- Sears to Shed Brokerage, Credit, Real Estate Firms : Business: Sell-off will take the company back to its retailing roots. Action expected to halve $38-billion debt.
- County Budget Compromise Eases Cuts, Benefits Valley
- Bush Shifts on Debates, Seeks 4 : Campaign: Clinton says he prefers the schedule that the White House has rejected. President's plan for Sunday face-offs could change the dynamics of the race.
- Budget Compromise Eases Drastic Cuts for L.A. County
- Tasting Democracy, Angolans Vote : Africa: After 16 years of war, one-party rule and a tense campaign, first day of balloting is peaceful.
- School Board Favors Thompson for Top Job : Superintendent: Black deputy to Anton is backed for interim post. Latinos call it a slap in the face.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Debate Gambit Aims to Fire Up Campaign
- Girl, 16, Critically Wounded by Gunfire Outside High School : Violence: Cheerleader was returning to campus from a restaurant across the street. Witnesses say gunman on bicycle may have been shooting at a passing car.
- Wilson OKs Bill Regulating Coast Panel Members
- WHITHER RAMS?: It could be the economy,...
- PC-POLITICS: Nowadays, you can't run a presidential...
- HOT SPOT: The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Dana...
- SMALL & CHEAP: UCI chief Jack W....
- Body of Missing 5-Year-Old Girl Found : Crime: Grandmother and aunt of child are arrested after saying she drowned in a bathtub. The family earlier had said she disappeared from a shopping mall.
- Parents Sue City Over Teen-Ager's Alleged Ordeal After Arrest : Courts: The Sylmar girl was picked up last year for trespassing at Reseda High School. : Her family says she was abducted, drugged and raped after being released from custody to an 'unknown person.'
- Getting Away From the Corporate 'Glass Ceiling' : Women: Instead of tearing down corporate barriers, female entrepreneurs are advised to break into business for themselves.
- GM, Union in Tentative Agreement : Autos: The accord would end a walkout at key Lansing body plant. But another strike is brewing in Indiana.
- Clinton Advance Man a Well-Kept Secret : Movie producer Mort Engelberg and the rest of his team work days ahead to ensure that each stop on the campaign trail comes off just right.
- The Press : Editorial Writers Give French Mixed Reviews for Treaty Vote
- Market Scene : Trail Coming to an End for Spanish Shepherds : Migratory routes give way to highways and railroads. But legislation aims to preserve a piece of the past.
- Why They Stick to the Program
- New Experimental Fighter Can Turn on a Dime, Pentagon Says
- Zookeeper Attacked as Two Gorillas Flee Cage
- Gulf War Veterans
- Plan to Liquidate Heritage Holding Real Estate Firm Blocked by Court : Litigation: Bankruptcy judge stops attempt by creditors and allows company to reorganize under Chapter 11.
- AIRLINES
- RGC's Soft Sell Is Succeeding : Pricey Newport Coast Homes Find Buyers Despite Recession
- Seeking a Niche With Plastics That Are Degradable : Environment: From plant in Scripps Ranch, maker tries to interest manufacturers in incorporating his technology.
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 29, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 29, 1992
- 'Two-Speed' Europe Idea Is Rejected : Unification: EC ministers refuse a quick fix to calm volatile currency markets. They vow to press ahead on Maastricht treaty.
- Economic Programs Spared Cuts : Austerity: Business-boosting programs escape ax in San Diego city manager's proposed budget reductions.
- Perceptronics Foresees Debt Payment Problems
- Amperif Subsidiary Wins $2.8-Million Contract
- Kristine Eubanks has been appointed vice president...
- Kraft Buys Candy Maker for $1.5 Billion
- Ex-Aide Claims Drug Use by Sen. Kennedy
- Legislator's Wife Shot; Rival Candidate Is Arrested
- Arctic Dumping Probe
- Sad Family Doesn't See Why Young Man's Death Had to Be
- Study Reveals Public's Ignorance About Genetic Therapy, Testing
- La Habra City Council Candidates
- Cool Reception Expected for Granada Hills Students
- VENTURA : Plan for Cultural Development OKd
- S. Africa Frees Most-Notorious Racist, Rebels
- EPA Drops Toxic Waste Rules Overhaul : Environment: Agency backs down on hazardous materials plan in face of strong opposition.
- Doors Swing Open at Former 'Slave' Compound : Agriculture: New Haitian laborers report improved conditions at ranch where owner was charged with enslaving workers.
- Wilson Signs Bill on Clemency for Battered Women
- Quayle Issues Call for Health Care Changes
- Quietly, Doctors Already Help Terminal Patients Die : Ethics: A Westside physician tells of two 'caring acts.' Prop. 161, to legalize such aid, divides the medical field.
- Child of War Still Searching for Father
- Driver Reaction Led to Pileups, NTSB Says
- 5 Die in Sikh Bombing
- Plan Now and Don't Pay Later : If you think ahead, it's easy to take along simple healthful snacks and to prepare nutritious dinners fast.
- Residents Allowed Home as Danger From Fire Passes
- Study Indicates Well-Off Give Most in Politics
- Centennial Group Posts Year's Loss of $34.9 Million
- Madison Ave. Plugs Into Home Videos
- Tom Dixon has been appointed national contracting...
- William F. Coffin, an investor relations consultant,...
- Syria Summit Necessary for Peace, Rabin Says
- KUWAIT CITY : Crowd of Candidates
- COLUMN ONE : SOS for Russian Science : A massive research network, long a source of prestige and power, is in danger of disintegration. Laboratory chiefs and the Russian government are looking overseas for help.
- 167 Die as Jet Crashes Into Nepal Hillside
- MOSCOW : Capitalist Conspiracy
- Use of AIDS Drug DDI Expanded
- Party Is Music to Chorale's Ears
- Culture : Russia's Jewish Homeland Possesses Soviet Soul : Dreams of religious freedom were crushed long ago. Today, few authentic Jewish traditions remain.
- LUANDA : A Civil Solution
- BOOK REVIEW : Politics and AIDS: Fatal Combination : DRAGON WITHIN THE GATES: The Once and Future AIDS Epidemic, <i> by Stephen C. Joseph,</i> (Carroll & Graf) $19.95; 228 pages
- BOXING
- Sore Shoulder Sidelines Quest for 3,000th Hit
- Twins Lose, 9-4, to Give Oakland West Title Again
- PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Graddy Breaks Right Arm in Game
- Miscellany
- Miscellany
- PREP POLLS : Esperanza Moves Ahead of Los Alamitos
- Binh Tran
- HOLLYWOOD PARK: QUARTER HORSES : Mega Dash Near Head of Class
- POP/ROCK - Sept. 29, 1992
- O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Dandy SCR Actor Goes Uptown Without Going Over the Top
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lighting a Fuse to 'Burning Questions' : Graham Parker Pays Dim Homage to Albums Chronologically, Then Bursts Into Current Material
- Networks Take Few Chances, Stick With the Tried and True
- STAGE REVIEW : Actors' Charm Can't Carry 'Senior' and '1.5 Man Show!'
- TV REVIEWS : 'Haiti' Explores Plight of Island Nation
- Honor for Animator
- TV REVIEWS : Adoption Nightmare in 'Child of Rage' on CBS
- AUCTIONS
- CROSS-COUNTRY: PREP PREVIEW : Aparicio Is a Big Name From a Small Town
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clinching Doesn't Slow Pirates, 10-3
- Pair Makes It a Fine Line for the Bruins : College football: Parker and Novitsky help open the holes that let the Bruins average 231 yards rushing.
- Rachel Wacholder
- Miscellany
- PREP ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Wins in Girls' Tennis
- THE PREPS : $3.7 Million for Athletics Is Not an Expense, It's an Investment
- Miscellany
- PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Emerging as No. 1 Running Back
- MOVIES - Sept. 29, 1992
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : For Guns . . . No Night of Dreams
- MOVIES - Sept. 29, 1992
- It Pays to Check the Math on Adjustable Mortgage Rates
- 'Working Mother' Cites G.T. Water, Patagonia
- Mutual Fund Buying Takes a Steep Dive
- New UnionFed Money Plan 'Difficult to Achieve' : Finance: The Brea firm's subsidiary needs $27 million by the end of next March and another $13 million by June 30.
- Flamemaster Corp. Files Antitrust Action
- New Image, Officials Agree to Settlement
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 29, 1992
- New Rules May Force Sale of Many U.S. Banks : Finance: Many institutions will have to find a buyer or raise money to comply with much tougher regulations.
- AUTOS
- AIRLINES
- A Shorter Road to Bankruptcy : Law: A new full-time court in Santa Barbara has been hearing cases originating in western Ventura County, easing the L.A. Civic Center caseload.
- A Savings and Loan's Failure Is a Mortgage Banking Company's Gain
- SECURITIES
- Merit Succeeds Schultz as Head of Varco's Shaffer Drill Unit
- James Meredith has joined Catellus Development Corp....
- Supervisors to Consider Restoring Budget Cuts : Finances: Antonovich spearheads drive. He hopes to pay for Sheriff's Department operations largely with funds diverted from retirement account for employees.
- Origin of Life Is Subject of Series
- POINT MUGU : Fraud Investigators Receive More Names
- Santa Clarita Will Ask Court to Close Down VFW Post : Communities: The city says residents have complained about inebriated patrons spending the night in campers outside the facility. A hearing is due Oct. 29.
- TUSTIN : Aerobics Champ Ready for Next Step
- NORTHRIDGE : Gunman Identified in Murder-Suicide
- Robbery Suspect Held
- The Twisted Search for a School Superintendent : Race relations: What sort of message is sent by insisting on a successor of certain ethnicicty?
- ENCINO : Suspect Held After All-Night Manhunt
- An Extremely Safe Bet : Little is at risk with a ban on underground nuclear testing
- BREA : City May Cancel Fireworks Display
- Business Group Backs Extension of California 126 : Santa Clarita: Proposed project is intended to reduce surface-street traffic. Opponents say it would displace homes and threaten a wildlife habitat.
- SIMI VALLEY : Residents Urged to Clear Tumbleweeds
- BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Salmon Is Minor League Player of Year
- SWIMMING / THERESA MUNOZ : Decrease in Prize Fund for U.S. Athletes Urged
- PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Emerging as No. 1 Running Back
- Ross Determines Experience Was Factor in Loss
- Anaheim's Mui Wins Senior Hardcourt Match
- Luginbill Puts An End on Discussion of UCLA
- VALLEYWIDE : 'Deadbeat Doctors' Measure Signed
- Kidnaped Girl, 5, Is Found Safe
- City Delays Question of Ousting Starr
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / LA HABRA CITY COUNCIL : Term Limits, Shelter Plan Among Top Issues in Race
- LOS ANGELES : Widow Sentenced to Death for Having Husband Killed
- Buffalo Bill wouldn't understand: The Calabasas Days...
- White-Collar Blues : The Best-Laid Capitalist Plans Are Tested by the Economic Malaise
- CENTURY CITY : Lawyer Pleads No Contest in Theft From Living Trust
- NEWPORT BEACH : Novel Plan Nets 300 Books for School
- Plan to Close Hillside Fire Station Becomes Hot Issue
- Bicyclist Dies in Collision With Bus
- Insurance Salesman Who Cheated Clients Sentenced
- BUENA PARK : Coast Guard Rescues Would-Be Rescuers
- LOS ANGELES : USC Provost Pings Quits to Head Research Group
- New Restaurant Serves Up Hope, Jobs in Watts : Rebuilding: It is the first large family-style facility to open in the area since the 1965 riots.
- Burbank Employees May Get Metrolink Discount
- Countywide : Detention Ministry to Help Children
- San Juan Lets Go Embattled City Manager : Termination: Council members say Stephen B. Julian is no longer effective. His contract could entitle him to $200,000 in separation payments.
- ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : 'Pro-Choice' Sticker Creates an Unwitting Target : Bumper sentiment on car provokes the cursing by another driver and the sarcasm of a passing patrolman.
- Suit Says LAPD Negligence Led to Rape of 13-Year-Old
- Homeless Kids in Class Act : Unusual School Searches for Children Who Might Be Left Out
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : City May Honor Lifeguard Pioneer
- IRVINE : Council to Rehear Thrice-Denied Plan
- SIMI VALLEY : Shell Gas Station Hearing Postponed
- Director Lee Will Cut King Video From Film
- Obituaries - Sept. 29, 1992
- Obituaries - Sept. 29, 1992
- Okada to Wrestle for Cypress This Season
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Cowboy Scout Sought Tapes
- Tritons Decide to Keep Athletics at Division III Level in NCAA
- PERSPECTIVES ON FREE TRADE : A Stable Mexico, a Secure U.S. : Congress must approve the NAFTA treaty to help stabilize our neighbor and prevent cross-border chaos.
- Countywide : Lagomarsino Backs Away From Write-In
- LOS ALAMITOS : Katella Widening Plans to Be Aired
- OCOTILLO WELLS : Body of Man Found Near Desert Road
- Utah Explosives Plant Hit by Blast and Fire
- THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Crucial GOP Region Shows Bush, Clinton in Dead Heat
- Profile : Armenian Office Has an American Accent : Foreign Minister Raffi Hovannisian grew up in Brentwood. But he says his upbringing prepared him for his new job.
- Comet, Last Seen in Civil War, Is Sighted
- Life, Death, Birth and Love Twisted by Heroin's Power : Addicts: A pregnant hooker frets over an HIV test. It's the only thought that competes with the call of dope.
- Sticking With It--the Toughest Exercise
- Critics Shoot Down V-2 Rocket Ceremony : Germany: The observance was to mark the dawn of the space age 50 years ago. But Nazi-era remembrances prove too strong.
- National Agenda : Social Reforms Out as Iran Takes Turn to the Right : The expected debut of a kinder, gentler Islamic republic will have to wait. The mullahs are back.
- Scrutinizing Alternative Paths to Health : Medicine: Do acupuncture, herbs, massage therapy, meditation and hands-on healing really work? The National Institutes of Health hopes to find out through a new office that will put them to the test.
- Tuned Out : Crooner Forced Off Berkeley Campus, Into Court
- Navy Officer Put on Trial in Wife's Murder : Court: The mother of three disappeared five years ago. Investigators discovered her body buried behind the couple's home last December.
- It's Deja Vu as Bush Hits Taxes, Crime
- Changing Lifestyles : Haiti's Wealthy Elite Turn Blind Eye to Plight of Poor : The wall of privilege that shields the upper class from poverty and despair has never been higher.
- Media : Brazilian Press Fans the Flames Threatening to Engulf President : No longer subdued, the Fourth Estate leads the call for scandal-plagued Collor's impeachment.
- David Scharf's photography reveals inhabitants of microspace. It's an artistic, eerie world from . . . : A Bug's-Eye View
- When a False Report Is Worse Than None
- Bradley to Join L.A. Office of S.F. Law Firm
- SUBIC BAY : Anchors Aweigh
- Baleful Cotton Season : Pests and Low Prices Have All but Wiped Out the Crop in the Imperial Valley
- E.N. Phillips to Merge With Gaming Company
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 29, 1992
- Lawsuits Threaten to Sour Image of Sunkist Growers
- 1,400-Acre Brush Fire Chases Residents
- More Poor on Street Predicted if Welfare Is Cut
- Port District to Fight State Bay Cleanup Order
- Campaign Calendar
- Airport Seeks Funds to Buy Nearby Houses : Santa Paula: The money is available under recently approved state legislation. The goal is to remove structures in the flight path.
- Perks Exceeded $270,000 for Officials : Government: The benefits were part of a lucrative package distributed last year to a dozen top Ventura County leaders.
- Next Step : Russia Mixing Business With Politics : The influential industrialist class emerges as a powerful voice in the new order.
- Law School's Standards Found Unfair to Anglos : Education: Berkeley admissions program shields minorities from competing with other applicants, U.S. says.
- TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : President Still Running Just Even With Clinton : Despite a stepped-up local campaign, Bush's standing remains about the same as in last poll a month ago.
- A Lesson From Burbank
- SAN DIEGO : Bicycle Rider Dies When Hit by Van
- Electoral Battleground: Where They Stand
- Bush, Clinton Get Extension on Debate
- Ralph Manheim; Master Translator of Literature
- Rebel Serbs Mock U.N. Mission in Croatia Zones : Balkans: Guerrilla bands keep peacekeeping troops from restoring civilian control to four 'protected areas.'
- All Goes Right for Gore at Cable TV Battleground : Politics: Nominee visits N.C. hamlet victorious in epic fight. He assails Bush for saying he will veto regulatory bill.
- Impeachment Vote Set for Today in Brazil
- Registering to Vote
- PORT HUENEME : Workers Protest Hires From Out of State
- Brea-Olinda Unified School District
- An Endorsement That's All Garbage
- SECURITIES
- Kinko's Rotterdam Store Is Its 1st in Europe
- AIRLINES
- Business Center Sites for Sale
- AUTOS
- The Drywallers--an Ironic Tale
- Sears Takes Visa to Court for Right to Issue Cards
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 29, 1992
- OAK PARK : Board to Discuss Deerhill Park Plan
- Countywide : Hot County 6 Days Behind the Calendar
- LOS ANGELES : Medflies Discovered Near Griffith Park
- Sheriff Denies Retirement Is Due to Benefits
- Supervisors Seek Jail Impasse Report : Law enforcement: Sheriff and citizens review board are locked in conflict over inspection of county jails.
- GUN-CONTROL WATCH : Bullet Proof
- Give Mexican Workers Their Due : U.S. firms are already taking advantage of poor labor protections; the treaty must be amended to prevent further abuse.
- God, Country, Hygiene--Which Buzzword Cuts It? : Politics: Imagine what candidate debates will be like when stripped to their essential nature, the ultimate sound bite.
- OXNARD : Police Arrest Man in Hit-and-Run
- Oberkfell's Single Beats Royals in 11th Inning
- MOTOR RACING : Risk Pays in Victory for Bodine
- Finish Line Is in Sight : Brett Has Run a Major League Marathon, and the End of the Race Is Four Hits Away
- Miscellany
- Slow-Starting Rams Pushed Into Fast Lane
- Butchery in Bosnia Should Stir West : U.N. should pass war crimes resolution
- Man, Woman Critically Hurt in Motel Arson Fire
- Countywide : Road Safety Barriers Unveiled
- FBI Drug Probe Nets Newport Man
- NORTHRIDGE : Rockwell Donates Computers to CSUN
- A Big Stride--and a New Hurdle : De Klerk and Mandela end deadlock, but now Zulu chief plays the spoiler
- Countywide : De Anza Teacher Wins Top Honor
- Viviano Dropped From Recall Bid
- Parent Hopes Music Bridges Gap Between Latino, Black Pupils : Education: Segregating students for instruction in Spanish sends wrong signal, father says. He launches fund-raising effort to buy and rent instruments.
- Oceanside Settles With Developer : Lawsuit: Agreement reached with Marlborough Development on ordinance that scuttled housing project.
- Principal, Councilman Criticize Arrest at Game : Disturbance: Newport Beach police defend handling of incident involving former Estancia High football star.
- BURBANK : Plan Would Add 3 to Police Force
- CHATSWORTH : Browns Canyon Fire Scorches 10 Acres
- Candidate, Group Tangle at Forum Over Spanish Use
- 4 Men Still Charged With Murder in Officer's Death
- NORTHRIDGE : 400 Households Lose Power for 2 Hours
- Queen Mary to Be Offered to Long Beach Council : Landmark: A harbor panel majority favors selling the ship, but agrees to give city a chance to retain the tourist attraction.
- LA PALMA : Tax: It's Not Needed but Official Wants It
- Residents Return After Fire Forces Rainbow Evacuation
- USD Expects Decision on Debate Today
- LAGUNA BEACH : $95,000 Plan Would Transform Alleyway
- Romanian Child Taken From Simi Valley Family : Dispute: Aid agency officials say the couple treated the 6-year-old boy as their own. Personality conflicts are also acknowledged.
- Young Musicians Join to Sing Compton's Praises : Ambassadors: Band formed to enhance city's image will play in Berlin, if travel funds can be found.
- LOS ANGELES : LACTC Agrees to Change Name of Orange Line
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Complaint City
- Jury Told Navy Officer Killed Sleeping Wife : Trial: Prosecutor contends he buried her body in back yard of Jamul home where deputies unearthed it four years later.
- Tennis
- Tennis
- BOXING : Mayweather Defeated by Avendano
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 29, 1992
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Gideon's Job Not a Snap
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : USC : Huskies' Barry Sidelined
- Slow-Starting Rams Are Pushed Into Fast Lane
- USC Player Shot on Practice Field : Football: Police say stray bullet from gang-related incident a quarter-mile away wounds freshman linebacker.
- This Prep Coach Has Traded Real Prose for Would-Be Pros
- BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Clemens Returns to Boston for Exam
- Danger Rides : The Thrill of Racing Overcomes Fear of Injury for Laurie Gulas
- Titans' Unforced Errors Are Limiting Murphy's Option
- Oberkfell's Hit Tops Royals in 11th Inning : Baseball: Second baseman singles to drive in Chad Curtis and Angels win, 6-5.
- Ruelas Is Close to Deal to Fight Nelson for Title
- Tennis
- Rothermel Among Finalists for UC Irvine Job : Administration: List of athletic director candidates is narrowed to ex-UNLV official, Arizona State's Cegles and Fairleigh Dickinson's Danforth.
- COLLEGE DIVISION : Cal Poly Pomona to Challenge Bakersfield for Volleyball Title
- In George Clinton's World, Everyone Feels Funky : Pop: Rappers and rockers have embraced his musical approach. He and his comrades will play at the Coach House on Wednesday.
- DANCE
- Piano Expands Eckert's Voice
- TELEVISION - Sept. 29, 1992
- MUSIC REVIEW : Menahem Pressler in Biola Recital
- The Inmates Are Losing an Asylum
- PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Coaching Class of 1992 Already Has Candidates for Valedictorian
- Chiefs Take Raiders Up the Middle : Pro football: Kansas City uses running attack to score a 27-7 victory, L.A.'s eighth consecutive loss.
- Jackson Joins Dolphins, Veris Becomes 49er : Pro football: They take advantage of court-ordered free agency to change teams for lucrative contracts.
- MUSIC REVIEW : 'Gypsy Baron' of Topical Note
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bands Get Together for Rock for Choice
- ART REVIEW : Taking a Spin on the Kienholzes' 'Merry-Go-World'
- Dan Quayle and Murphy Brown
- 'Mohicans' Breaks a Dry Spell
- Maradona Plays Again After 18-Month Exile
- Clinton Win
- TELEVISION - Sept. 29, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY : AST Research Names European Expert to Manufacturing Post
- Wisconsin Increases Pinkerton Holdings to 5%
- Vans Names Executive VP: A top financial...
- Benton Plans Offering of 4 Million Shares
- On Assignment Completes Initial Public Offering
- Sober Times for the Recovery Industry
- Charter Schools