- Amex to Absorb Two Thomas Cook Units
- Teachers Fund Buys Retail Center in Anaheim Hills
- THE TIMES POLL : Wilson Leads Brown Among Likely Voters : Her attempt to make the economy an issue fails to take hold. Clinton's approval rating in the state hits a low.
- Market Focus : Canada Digs Deep to Prop Up Oil Drilling Platform : Hibernia project employs 4,000 in Newfoundland. Some analysts are skeptical the government will recover its investment.
- Judge Allows Use of Thornton Jail Visit Remarks : Trial: Prosecution will be able to play taped conversation between grandmother and suspect charged in Westlake nurse's death.
- STOCKHOLM : Swede Electoral Test
- Sales Are Brisk for Cut-Rate Air Fares
- Toxic Discharges
- SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Job-Training Proposal to Undergo More Study
- Dream Team : Public service: The thread uniting nearly 1,000 Southland volunteers sworn in to AmeriCorps is idealism and the belief they can change things.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
- BURBANK : Free Museum Plans Benefit to Ease Costs
- Obituaries : Madeline Miedema; Oxnard Historian, Educator
- FULLERTON : 3-Year-Old Hit While Crossing Street, Dies
- THOUSAND OAKS : Adult School Seeks Literacy Volunteers
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Game Against Baylor Moved to Night
- Amgen Seeks Court Order Protecting Right to Drug
- Golden Systems Expects Loss for 3rd Quarter
- Strike Deadline Passes as Lucky Talks Continue : Labor: Employees report for work. Grocery chain and Teamsters negotiate job security.
- Local Service Corps Takes Pledge of Action, Altruism
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : An Italian Villa With a French Twist : 'An Afternoon in Provence' at the Melilli estate--a fund-raiser for the Pacific Chorale--offers a taste of another country.
- ELECTIONS : Religious Right Tests Clout in Minnesota : Incumbent GOP governor tries to pin extremist label on his conservative rival in primary.
- Market Scene : In Britain, Vanity Licenses Are Selling Like Hot Plates : Frenzy over elite tags drives owners to pay whopping prices while putting money in the country's coffers.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Lawsuit Is Filed in Murder-for-Hire Case
- VENTURA : City Agrees to Back Local Military Bases
- 1994 Prep Preview: Girls' Tennis : Crying Game a Turning Point for Laguna Beach's Bray
- 1994 Prep Preview: Girls' Tennis : Six Teams to Watch : Mater Dei
- DEL MAR : Indicators Point to Breeders' Cup Bid
- O.C. Art : Natural Reactions to the 'World'
- TV Review : 'On Our Own' Caught in Family Twist
- 'Ghost Story' to End Hong Kong Series
- AUTOS
- Art Collector and Philanthropist Weisman Dies
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : HUD Grant Awarded for Seniors' Complex
- Angry Westlake Lake Residents Say They Have Been Left High and Dry : Dispute: Docks rest on dirt as nearby golf course legally siphons water. Homeowners want action, but management says it is powerless to stop the pumping.
- Plan to Buy Property at Airport Considered : County: The Board of Supervisors will review today a proposal to purchase five acres in the hope of settling a dispute over polluted land.
- Strike Causes Angels to Eliminate Arizona Instructional League Team
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Loneker Will Go On Injured Reserve
- OCPS Will Appeal Lower State Grant : Funding: Arts Council concern about salaries, diversity are misplaced, director says.
- Entrepreneur Stares Down Wolf at the Door : Marketing: Food was low, rent was due but cellular firm's chief had an idea and backing of his wife and seven children.
- NLRB Accuses Sprint of Illegal Shutdown of Unit
- Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- PREP EXTRA : Notebook : Coach's Call Raises Questions
- Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Congressman Pleads Innocent in Sex Case
- BODY WATCH : No Longer Hanging His Head in Shame : <i> "A study suggests that senior citizens with larger head circumferences are less likely to develop . . . dementia than are persons with smaller heads."</i> --Reuters
- THOUSAND OAKS : Woman Robbed in Mall Parking Lot
- Chapman Will Lay Down the Law Gently
- Diplomacy Is Ill-Served by Name-Calling : Painting adversaries as buffoons trips up the U.S.
- LA PALMA
- FEMA Starts Letter Drive for Quake Aid
- Directing a Flood of Anti-Crime Funds
- New AIDS Cases May Be Down in '94 : Health: Officials say a change made in 1993 broadening federal guidelines that define the disease may skew figures for this year.
- Quake Still Felt as Schools Open : Education: About 200 campuses, including some still making repairs, start classes as teachers consider a new contract.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Not-So-Instant Replay for Lewis
- Washington Riddle
- Russia's WWII Role
- HMO Squeeze
- Test Center Reform
- Free Speech Issue
- Funds for Research
- AFTERSHOCK WATCH
- Time for a Truce
- False Description
- Parking Meter Thefts
- Haiti Invasion Threatened
- Disney Hall
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 13, 1994
- Obituaries - Sept. 13, 1994
- Obituaries - Sept. 13, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 13, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 13, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 13, 1994
- In Glory Days, Fullerton Plant Stood Tall in Nation's Defense
- BIG CUTS AT AEROSPACE GIANT : Fullerton Bids Farewell to a Friend : History: Former employees recall the postwar 'glory years,' when Hughes was the city and the city was Hughes.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Ballot Fallout Expected From Wilson's Veto : Gay activists say governor's rejection of new rights for unmarried partners will hurt reelection campaign. Conservatives say it will help.
- PLANE CRASH AT THE WHITE HOUSE : Pilot in Crash Led a Tormented Life : Profile: Those who knew him said he had problems with drugs, alcohol, business ventures and relationships.
- Ex-Sen. Hill Gets 46-Month Prison Term for Corruption : Ethics: He still proclaims innocence in FBI sting that led to conviction of 14, including five state legislators. Co-defendant receives 21 months.
- ULTRA SAVINGS: What would happen if the...
- Judge Dismisses Charges in Brawl Shooting
- THE HUGHES CUTBACKS : Closure of O.C. Plant Will Jolt Economy : Layoffs: Impact of Hughes move might be softened by retraining, other high-tech growth.
- THE HUGHES CUTBACKS : Anxiety Gives Way to Sorrow at Hughes : Reaction: Word of shutdown brings strong emotion both at plant and in Fullerton.
- Hughes' Cuts Now Official : Aerospace: Firm's shutdown of Fullerton site will be largest-ever plant closure in O.C. Up to 1,000 jobs will be lost.
- Laguna Canyon Battle Reaches a Crossroads : Development: Federal appeals court will decide whether a full environmental review was conducted before a six-lane toll road through the wilderness was approved.
- Fight Ends with Guard Shot Dead
- From the Archives: Jessica Tandy, Star of Stage, Screen and TV, Dies at 85
- MAKING IT IN O.C. : Speedy Chips Twice as Fast As Others
- Waitress Makes the Guest Feel at Home
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : MAKING IT WORK : A New Age Dawns at the Office : More About Soul, Less About Salary
- Cairo Conferees Linking Growth, Environment : Population: 'We simply cannot have a replication of the American lifestyle around the world,' a delegate says.
- 'Roseanne,' 'Seinfeld' Sidekicks Win Emmys : Awards: Metcalf, Richards win supporting honors for second straight year. CBS tops nominations.
- Man Missing After Jumping From Pier
- City Answers Resident's Request for Increased Parking
- 6-Year-Old Hit by Car Is on Life-Support System
- Giving Back : 'We Vietnamese Can Finally Heal If We Want To'
- Grand Hopes for City Core : Downtown: Backers say a $64-million project of apartments, shops and offices in three historic buildings will help create a funky district like N.Y.'s Greenwich Village.
- King Rookie Shows Fight in 3-2 Victory Over Ducks
- 'Liaisons' a Tricky Outing in San Francisco
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : WHERE THE JOBS ARE : The Field of Retail Sales Is Ringing Up Gains
- ORANGE COUNTY
- Jets' Moore Does Bang-up Job on Broncos : AFC: Receiver scores on late touchdown after getting knocked out of the game briefly, then Lowery's field goal in overtime wins it, 25-22.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Price Soars With Eagle for Canadian Victory
- Two Thumbs Down for 'Natural Born Killers' : Young Viewers May Not Perceive the Satire
- Help Wanted
- Controversies Threaten to Halt Fund Industry's Growth : Mutuals: Latest blow to public trust involves Piper Jaffray funds' losing one-fifth of their value.
- EPA Study Bolsters Case Against Dioxin
- Alpha Beta and Ralphs Merger Expected Soon
- France Captures a Top Turkish Leftist Terrorist
- Head of U.N. Rights Team in Rwanda Quits in Frustration
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Downtown Roadwork Will Slow Traffic
- City Looks Into Face of the Homeless : Shelter: Complaints about transients prompt Costa Mesa officials to schedule fact-finding meetings with pastors and soup-kitchen volunteers
- Orange County Almanac
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Will Examine County Landfill Draft
- Small Victories Make a Working Vacation Worth It
- AST to Sell Server Computers With Advanced Repair Features
- LABOR
- Skull Sessions : Busy Forensic Anthropologist Calls Southland 'Prime Territory' for Her Work
- Egregious Error? No, Just a 'Lite' Mistake
- Converting Congress Back Into a Real Citizen Legislature : Likely GOP presidential contender Lamar Alexander wants to 'cut their pay and send them home.'
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Mission Plans New Membership Program
- OJAI : Skateboard Ramps Donated for Park
- Multicultural Manners : Right Food, Wrong Holiday
- 500 Visitors Enjoy a Taste of Germany at Annual Oktoberfest
- McCord Working on a Plan to Get Last Word at Augusta
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY
- Hershiser Mournful Over Talks : Baseball: Dodger pitcher laments possible loss of postseason games; final word from Selig likely today or Tuesday.
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY
- JAZZ REVIEW : Chuck Mangione Is Toot Sweet at OCC Concert
- Art Movement With a Hollywood Backdrop
- INDONESIA
- Compromise on New Trade Pact Likely, Kantor Says : Legislation: Administration may back off on 'fast track' provision to help ensure passage by Congress.
- SOUTHLAND
- Economic Profile
- This Time, the Buccaneers' Offense Is Catching : Interconference: Erickson passes for 313 yards as Tampa Bay's receivers make the big plays in 24-10 victory. Faulk is again impressive for the Colts.
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY
- NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Slerp Goes East, Wins the Equipoise
- THE 46TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS : THE SHOW: A Critic's View : Big Wins for 'Fences' Leave 'NYPD' Blue : Like any Emmys telecast, the show's uneven, but at least it's more lovable than lamentable.
- MOVIESStanding by Rob: Director-producer Rob Reiner (left)...
- APPRECIATION : Jessica Tandy: She Was Just Who She Was
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : MAKING IT WORK : A New Age Dawns at the Office : A Survivor's Guide to Feel-Good Jobspeak
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : WHERE THE JOBS ARE : When Health Costs Are Squeezed, These Positions Tend to Flourish
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : MAKING IT WORK : Resource Guide : Where to Find Tips, Testing and Training at Little or No Cost
- Japan Undergoing a Moderate Recovery, Officials Say : Economy: Others disagree; J.P. Morgan predicts fall in investment. Value of auto sales flat.
- Crimean President Announces Takeover, Dissolves Parliament : Ukraine: Locked-out legislators meet elsewhere, vote to refer matter to separatist peninsula's high court. Both sides pledge to avoid violence.
- GROCERY LIST: Welfare cutbacks have channeled more...
- No Arsenic Found in Hair Believed to Be Napoleon's
- 'Cynical' Press Just Reflects What It Covers
- New Separatist Wrangle Looms for Quebeckers : Canada: Polls predict provincial voters will side today with the independence-minded Parti Quebecois after a bland campaign.
- Japanese Coalition Loses By-Election by Big Margin
- NO POGS ALLOWED: They're stackable. They're whackable....
- Graziadio Succeeds Eltinge at Helm of Imperial Bancorp
- Alar Panic Shows Power of Media to Trigger Fear : Health: '60 Minutes' broadcast created scare at time when the industry was already moving away from use of the chemical.
- Double the Pleasure, Double Fun
- Strike Threatened as Teamsters Reject Offer by Lucky Stores : Labor: The two sides continue talks with a federal mediator as their contract expires. The main issue is job security for warehouse and delivery workers.
- Line Up the Clues, and the Identity of 'Deep Throat' Comes Into Focus : Watergate: Many signs lead to William Casey as the inside source who helped bring down the Nixon presidency.
- The Loveliest Ladies in Hades
- Sermon : On Liberating Theology From Sexual, Racial Bias
- Seal Beach Expected to Approve Extension of Solicitors' Hours
- Firm's Proposal Fuels Traffic, Noise Concerns : Moorpark: Mining company seeks county's OK to expand operation, which would mean more trucks passing through city.
- False Alarms Prompt Proposal to Raise Fees
- Pro Football Spotlight : THAT'S SPELLED S-P-I-K-E-S
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY
- HELP of Ojai Offers Array of Services for Seniors : Elderly: The agency gives its 500 volunteers a sense of accomplishment while providing social programs and an adult day-care center.
- TV REVIEW : Met Delivers Uneven Version of 'Elektra'
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Next': A Clear Remembrance of 'Karate Kid' Past
- CHINA
- TAIWAN
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : MAKING IT WORK : New Career? Open Your Mind and Puddle-Hop
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Smoky Train Fire Closes Penn Station
- Nation IN BRIEF : LOUISIANA : Ex-NAACP Leader Has Bypass Surgery
- Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Texas Lawmaker Given J.F.K. Award
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- COLUMN ONE : TV Blitz Fueled by a Fortune : Once obscure, Huffington now is pressing Feinstein. His well-financed rapid-response team has mounted an unprecedented ad attack.
- Changes Proposed for Development Laws in Los Alamitos
- 3 Teen-Agers Held After Robbery at Automated Teller
- Cal Lutheran Gets Wired for Age of Information : Technology: Campus's new fiber-optic cable lines provide computer access to e-mail, library catalogue and classrooms as far away as Kentucky.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Private Supper Club Request Withdrawn
- LA HABRA : Children's Museum Gets $112,500 Grant
- Officers Kill Man Who Opens Fire in Station : Shooting: A Carson deputy sheriff is in stable condition after being shot by a gunman in the lobby. Investigators begin search for motive.
- DEL MAR : Lykatill Hil Wins as Delahoussaye Makes Return
- UCLA Seniors Greenwood, Kennedy Likely Out Remainder of the Season
- Seattle Keeps Salsa Offense Silent : Soccer: The Sounders win, 1-0, as the expected goal rush turns into a defensive struggle.
- Cowboys Survive Scrambling Richardson, 20-17 : Interconference: Switzer does Landry, Johnson one better in first year in Dallas with the victory over Oilers.
- IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD : Bell Gardens: Betting On the Education of Its Youth
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Barrister: More of a Social Than Musical Statement
- Radio Series Puts Mako in a New Medium
- PRO FOOTBALL / ATLANTA FALCONS 31, RAMS 13 : RAM NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Drayton Wants to Play a Bigger Role in Offense
- Giants Hand Ryan, Cardinals Another Loss, 20-17 : NFC: Brown passes for two touchdowns and New York defense sacks McMahon twice late in game to preserve victory.
- BREA : Law Aimed at Vendors, Beggars
- Lucky Stores' Offer Turned Down by Teamsters : Labor: Action increases chance of strike by those who supply 235 Southland supermarkets. Contract expires today, and talks continue.
- Family Adopts Master the Greyhound Before His Race Is Run
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Anaheim Resort Plan: Questions Linger
- GARDEN GROVE : City Demands Home Cleanup
- Residents Group Dumps on Wachs : Sunland-Tujunga: Neighborhood activists deliver cleanup message, depositing junk in trash bin outside councilman's office.
- VENTURA : Council to Vote on Redesign of Plaza
- LA PALMA : Signatures Challenged, Candidate Withdraws
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Long Beach Offers Every Hue of the Blues
- Chargers Reach Milestone, Defeat Bengals : AFC: Humphries and Means lead easy, 27-10, victory over Cincinnati. Chargers are 2-0 for first time since 1981.
- Freitas Leads Hawaii to 36-16 Victory Over Oregon
- THE 46TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS : HIGHLIGHTS : Top Emmys
- The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in...
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Word-of-Mouth Power : Knitwear Maker Turns Around by Selling Directly to Clients
- Schools Reopen to Labor Talks, Quake Damage
- Discord Along the Border : Trade: Mexican shoppers and U.S. retailers say Mexico's current enforcement of $50 customs limit violates spirit of NAFTA.
- Fluor Daniel Inc.: The company is establishing...
- Rising Rates Add to Burden of Student Loan Repayment : Debt: On July 1, borrowers began paying 7.43% on variable-rate loans, up from 6.22%.
- AUSTRALIA
- Transportation Secretary Defends USAir Safety Record
- Career Strategies for the Southland
- Touching Tale of Tenacious Human Spirit : BOND OF IRON: Master and Slave at Buffalo Forge <i> by Charles B. Dew</i> ; W.W. Norton & Co. $27.50, 429 pages
- Lobster Still Pinching Much of Seafood Market : Fishing: Other New England fisheries struggle, but Maine lobster fleet expects a 4th good season.
- BANKING
- Can Worker Who Quits Qualify for Unemployment?
- TRAVEL
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : MAKING IT WORK : A Nonprofit Job Can Pay Off Handsomely--in Satisfaction
- Phantom Banks Bilk Investors Out of Millions : Fraud: Number of fake institutions is rising. Experts say deals too good to be true probably are.
- Christopher Calls for Unity on Haiti : Caribbean: GOP leaders reject consensus appeal, pledge to confront Administration. Secretary of state acknowledges public is reluctant to intervene militarily.
- Young Don't Feel as Bound by Racial Lines : Poll: Nearly 60% of those 18-34 have courted outside their ethnic group. That drops to 43% for residents 35-54, and 15% for those 55 and older.
- Best Series Emmys Go to 'Picket Fences,' 'Frasier' : Awards: 'NYPD Blue' fails to win drama prize. 'And the Band Played On' is best movie made for TV.
- INLAND EMPIRE
- Gateway Communications Inc.: The beleaguered computer equipment...
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : WHERE THE JOBS ARE : How to Pay the Light Bill While Waiting to Be Discovered
- 'Cry Wolf' Stories Permeate Coverage of Health Hazards : Journalism: Scientists, others say alarmist accounts add to fear. Facts that mitigate a threat often go unreported.
- Jessica Tandy, Star of Stage, Screen and TV, Dies at 85 : Theater: The original Blanche DuBois went on to win an Oscar for 'Driving Miss Daisy.' She succumbs to cancer.
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : 'Pro-Consumer' Candidates Urge Opposite Solutions : GOP's Quackenbush would cut regulation to lure insurance firms to California. Democrat Torres favors a get-tough policy on insurance rates and coverage.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Talk on Gays Brings Media Rush in Cairo
- RSVP : Devil-May-Care Gala Ignites Opera Season
- Alpha Beta and Ralphs Merger Expected Soon
- Tailhook Plaintiff's Lawsuit Goes to Trial : Harassment: Former Navy lieutenant who blew the whistle in the 1991 Las Vegas convention sex scandal fails to reach a settlement with the hotel where military aviators partied.
- Mars, Venus . . . and Cupid : Men and women seem to be from different planets. John Gray's message: Come back to Earth and deal with it.
- Northridge Girl Wins Tennis Title : Sports: Meilen Tu, 16, captures the singles division at the U.S. Open tournament.
- Council Members Battle Over $3-Million Grant : Riot recovery: Lobbying by Rep. Waters helps win U.S. funds for job training. But Ridley-Thomas questions qualifications of the group that would adminster program.
- Cost to Homes, Wildlife Weighed in Railway Plan : Transportation: Antelope Valley officials seek to have high-speed train route run through area, though the project could displace residents and endanger species.
- Agassi Shows Who's Boss by Rocking Stich in Final : Tennis: American rolls over German, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5), 7-5, to become only third unseeded player to win U.S. Open men's title.
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY
- Amid Croats' Adulation, Pope Renews Calls for Peace : Balkans: He tells crowd 'historic realism' requires accommodation among warring ethnic groups.
- Shuttle Astronauts Use Boom to Gauge Jet Engine Exhaust
- Cuban Police Start Crackdown on Would-Be Rafters Headed for U.S.
- Looking for Adventure on the Ride of His Life
- Homes Lose Power When Cable Fails
- Solo Crash Kills Man; Woman Hurt in Collision
- Miller Can't Find Bird of Paradise in Dome
- Raiders Stay the Same, but Seahawks Shake Things Up
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cole Achieves an Artistry All Her Own
- THEATER REVIEW : Some Strong Performances Power This 'Streetcar' : Casting Kandis Chappell as Blanche is a gamble, but the first-rate production showcases some memorable portrayals.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Community Church Marks 50 Years in Corona del Mar
- March of the Monks : Buddhists' Weekly Walk for Alms, an Oddity to Many, Is Ancient Ritual
- For Ticket Writers, It's Not All That the Traffic Will Bear
- Rison Proves a Man of His Word Against Rams
- Countywide : Auto Club Gives Tips on School Bus Safety
- Browns' Victory Plans Intercepted by Steelers : AFC: Perry picks off three of Testaverde's passes, including game-clincher with 54 seconds left in game.
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY : Sanchez Ready, Willing, Able to Go Distance for Cougars
- Give This Bad Show the Hook
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY : Boys' Cross-Country at a Glance
- Vinnie James Looks to a Higher Calling : Music: The singer-songwriter changes his name and course; from now on he's known as Masada and the beat is Christian rock.
- Platform : Venice Vandalism: 'Vigilantism Is Not the Way to Solve Problems'
- Dear Street Smart:How do they come up...
- Countywide : Massage by a Pro May Soothe Cranky Pet
- Bills Bounce Back, but Need Late Kick : AFC: Kelly and Thomas lead the way, but Christie's field goal is the difference in Buffalo's 38-35 victory. Bledsoe and Patriots are again on the losing end of a shootout.
- Rams Leave Atlanta With Rison to Believe : Pro football: Falcon receiver backs up guarantee with two touchdown catches in 31-13 victory.
- Cowboys Hold Off Richardson and Oilers : Interconference: Switzer becomes Dallas' all-time winningest first-year coach in his second game after 20-17 victory
- MOTORCYCLES / U.S. GRAND PRIX : Italy's Cadalora Right at Home in Winning Title
- 1994 PREP PREVIEW / BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY
- OPERA REVIEW : 'Faust' Falters at Music Center
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Is Seventh in Water Polo Event
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : MAKING IT WORK : Lifelong Training: It Can Be the Key to Long-Term Employment
- Buyers Say: Come On Over, Land Rover : Transportation: The British off-road vehicles sell well in O.C., where some regard them as status symbols, others as family vehicles.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : WHERE THE JOBS ARE : Polarization of Job Market to Intensify, Experts Say
- British Gulf War Commander Calls for Compensation
- Youth Opinion : A Trip Abroad 'Made Me Cling to My Roots'
- THOUSAND OAKS : City to Hear Plans to Ease Plaza Traffic
- Congress May Push Through Bare-Bones Health Package
- PERSPECTIVE ON GAMBLING : We All Lose on This Roll of the Dice : Big money is trying to sell legislators on casinos as family entertainment, a treacherous trend that cries for regulation.
- DANA POINT : Applicants Sought for 3 City Panels
- In Setting the Timing of Traffic Signals, It's Every City for Itself
- Prof. Montana Teaches: The Golden <i> Still </i> Rules : Pro football: In first game against former 49er teammates, he leads the Chiefs to a 24-17 victory.
- SWIMMING / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Coaches Call for Escalation of Drug Battle
- Friesz Gets Comfortable, Redskins Pound Saints : NFC: His four touchdown passes, plus two key returns by Brian Mitchell, lead Washington to a 38-24 victory.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Touring Halle Orchestra Wraps Up at Hollywood Bowl
- Indonesian Press Operating in a Climate of Fear : Publishing: Crackdown continues as the country prepares to host an economic summit.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : WHERE THE JOBS ARE : Seeking Real Estate Gold? Try Property Management
- Collision of Bus and Truck in Russia Kills 9, Injures 7
- COMMITMENTS : The End of the Line : When she first set eyes on those massive hunks, she knew she had to have them in her life. But now, the thrill is gone. She's giving the bus the boot and returning to the driver's seat.
- African Americans Aiding Rwandans Find Special Tie
- Wilson Signs Bill Ending No-Pants Rule for Women
- $5 Donations Sought for Ventura Campus
- Pedestrian Injured in Hit-Run Incident
- Raiders Slipping Through the Cracks : Pro football: The Coliseum is restored, but L.A.'s performance again is a shambles against the Seahawks, 38-9.
- Florida Moves Back Into Top Spot in AP Poll
- PRO FOOTBALL / ATLANTA FALCONS 31, RAMS 13 : Ram Review
- Tough Viking Defense Dominates Lions, 10-3 : NFC: Detroit quarterback Mitchell is sacked six times and fumbles three times and Barry Sanders is held to 16 yards as Minnesota's line controls game.
- Atlanta's Rison to Occasion : Pro football: Receiver scores two touchdowns, helping Falcons pound Rams, 31-13.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS : ESSAY : Why Read This When You Could Be at the Beach?
- CHINA
- Hawaiian Ready to Emerge From Bankruptcy
- COMMITMENTS : Cybervillains Beware--Someone's Watching You : Computers: Private investigator Lynn Zwicke has signed on to protect the gullible and unsuspecting. The mother of six also tells parents what their kids are doing on-line.
- Disillusionment Marks 103rd Congress : Government: As midterm elections near, lawmakers say the praise they expected at beginning of session has grown into a chorus of voter discontent.
- New Rules Baffle Many Who Play the Dating Game : Half Feel Awkward About How to Act in Relationships, Especially When Bill Arrives
- OJAI : Mexican Fiesta Raises $4,000 for Scholarships