- Ducks Suffer Ninth One-Goal Loss : Hockey: And the Sharks have accounted for four of them after scoring a 1-0 victory.
- ROUNDUP : Legacy World Surges to Win Japan Cup and $1.56 Million
- WAC ROUNDUP : Wyoming May Get USC After Beating Aztecs
- BOYS' BASKETBALL 1993-94 / SMALL SCHOOLS
- Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They're All Over the Map
- In Brief
- MOVIES : ON LOCATION : Will His 'Bacon' Sizzle? : Sure, Michael Moore can get a rise out of former GM honcho Roger Smith, but let's see how the documentarian does with his first feature
- Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They're All Over the Map
- Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They're All Over the Map
- Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They're All Over the Map
- Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They're All Over the Map
- ART : He Sold His Heart to the Junkman : Michael McMillan prowls alleyways searching for discards to transform into dreamlike replicas of bygone Americana
- Elton and Friends: Pretty Good Company
- Lisa Stansfield's album, originally due this month...
- In Brief
- Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They're All Over the Map
- Woodside Chef Branches Out
- THE PUNK LIFE: Never mind Pearl Jam....
- Tots Miss Touch, Male Presence
- Street Construction Is Hurting Businesses
- Fixing the Blame for Teen Drinking
- Opposite Sides of Burning Question Over Kangaroo Rat
- San Dimas : Panel Seeks Youth Member
- MOVIES : Is Smaller Indeed Better? : The answer is usually 'yes' when talking about British director Stephen Frears. 'Larger' clearly wasn't the way to go when he last took up with Hollywood--remember 'Hero'? He's back with 'The Snapper' and the beauty of a small budget
- Kids' Fears of Fire Not All 'Mythology'
- City Benefits for Unwed Partners
- Grateful Ranger
- Poking Holes in L.A.'s Water Rates
- Consider the Source of $1-Million Bonus
- Fatherly Pianist
- White Guys Can't Lose
- Arguments Against Prop. 170 Are False
- Papagni's Sentence
- People Need to Learn to Live With Coyotes
- Hazing
- Battles Re-Enacted by Snow White?
- Smoking Ban
- Officials Are Defending Gay Lifestyle
- Foreman in Wrong Business
- 'Blue's' Substance
- Oil Crisis 'Taming' Not so Simple
- Rush to Judgment
- Lack of Water at Higher Ground Created Problems
- Facing Sad Holidays After Dog's Loss
- Where Was Qantas?
- A Breath of Foul Air :...
- Rohrabacher Exploiting Scouts Issue
- Sunday Briefing / An occasional look at Orange County issues : Gangs by the Numbers
- Government Is Best When It's Closest to Home
- First Export
- Red Line Cost Overruns
- Moscone and Milk Tragedy Remembered
- At Long Last Louvre
- Landfill Poses Danger to Drinking Water Supply
- Boutros Boutros-Ghali
- Applause and Criticism for Laguna Fire-Relief Organizations
- Test Scores Article Was Not Accurate
- RENO-VATING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
- Small-Screen Cuisine : COOKING SHOWS AIM TO ENTERTAIN--AND SOME EVEN WANT TO TEACH
- Small-Screen Cuisine : COOKING SHOWS AIM TO ENTERTAIN--AND SOME EVEN WANT TO TEACH
- NONFICTION - Nov. 28, 1993
- NONFICTION - Nov. 28, 1993
- NONFICTION - Nov. 28, 1993
- Obituaries - Nov. 28, 1993
- STYLE / DESIGN : THE COLOR PURPLE
- Weekend Escape: San Diego : Where the Boys Went : After a Sporting Two Days on Mission Bay, a Father and Son Conclude That Male Bonding Is Worth the Hard Work
- O.C. Summit to Target Growing Gang Menace : Youth violence: With killings at a record pace and spreading countywide, even members say it's 'out of hand.'
- LAFCO Head to Step Down After 21 Years
- Computer Shootout at O.C. Corral : 5 'Super-Store' Chains Clash in Lucrative Market for National Stakes
- What to Do If Your Home Has Termites
- A Meeting of Two or Three Hundred Minds : WITHOUT SIN: The Life and Death of the Oneida Community, <i> By Spencer Klaw (Viking: $25; 337 pp.)</i>
- 30 Acres Burn Near Camarillo Course : Emergency: Officials link the flames to two teen-agers whose campfire burned out of control. No residences are threatened.
- Fire Sweeps Through New Condos in Anaheim Hills : Damage: Soldering torch started accidental blaze. Meanwhile, hikers' campfire spreads over 30 acres in Ventura County before being contained.
- DOWNTOWN : CalMart Tenants' Moves Hit Snags
- NO ART? "Son of Lagunatics," a musical...
- The Law vs. Reality : Agents Choose Which Border-Crossing Criminals to Prosecute
- Burundi Toll May Top That of '72 Massacre
- U.S. Diplomat Abducted in Yemen; Officials Seek His Release
- COLUMN ONE : A New Life in Poland's Dodge City : Entrepreneurs and misfits not afraid of starting over are turning an abandoned Soviet army base into a wild frontier town. Here, opportunity is open to all.
- Forest Service Isn't Festive About Mistletoe : Environment: Officials plan to eradicate a cousin of the traditional Christmas variety. It's strangling trees on Pine Mountain.
- AIDS in Los Angeles County
- This Campaign Moves to Japan : Thoroughbreds: Next step in Kotashaan's horse-of-the-year bid will be in backyard of new ownership group.
- Lakers Fueled by Divac : Pro basketball: His 20-foot shot with one second to play beats the Pacers, 102-100, ending L.A.'s five-game slump.
- Ducks Get Cooled Off on Their Home Ice, 4-3 : Hockey: They blow a 2-0 lead to the Sharks after winning four in a row on the road.
- Promotion Surprises Clayton : Baseball: Former Northridge player makes Mariners' 40-man roster as a pitcher.
- After Winning a Big One, Nebraska Gets <i> the </i> Big One : College football: Victory over Oklahoma seemingly sets up national championship game in Orange Bowl.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '93-'94 : FOOTHILL LEAGUE
- Browne Getting On With Life After Daryl
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Minor Plaster Patches Retain Character of Old Walls
- William C. Brinkley; Novelist, Journalist
- Israelis Kill Another Top Guerrilla : Mideast: Militant Palestinian leader is slain while protests simmer over ambush killing of Hamas militia chief. Police say action will curb violence against PLO accord.
- VENTURA : Schools District Finds $1.25 Million
- At the Hurly-Burly Malls, There's Something Special in the Air : Shopping: Smiling, patient, polite . . . and deadly? Though the perfume airstrike is rare, 'fragrance models' still inspire the urge to run.
- When Kidnaper Is the Parent, Issues Become Complex : Families: A new book looks at why people abduct their own children and its effects. Ultimately, the authors say, custody should focus on the child's welfare.
- Joely Fisher's Feeling Heavenly : Movies: The actress-singer daughter of Connie Stevens and Eddie Fisher lands her first film role in James L. Brooks' 'I'll Do Anything.'
- Report Says Tariffs Cost U.S. Shoppers $19 Billion a Year : Commerce: The U.S. International Trade Commission releases the figures to boost global talks. It acknowledges that removing barriers would result in job losses.
- INTERNATIONAL
- INTERNATIONAL
- LETTER Perfect : P.S.
- Old Concrete Will Need Extra Paint
- Girl's Death Is Turned Against Extremists : Egypt: Hundreds attend funeral of child killed by bomb meant for premier. Cairo seeks to use outrage in drive on terrorists.
- COUNTYWIDE : IRS Seeks Volunteers to Help With Returns
- COSTA MESA : La Cueva Club Does Make a Difference
- College Prep Effort Aimed at Minorities : Conejo Valley: Under the program, district students are offered tutoring and taught winning study skills.
- The Public Won't Play Games : Even in a recession, are card clubs more trouble than they are worth?
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- GIRLS BASKETBALL 1993 - 1994: SEAVIEW LEAGUE : 1992-93 IN REVIEW
- GIRLS BASKETBALL 1993 - 1994: SEAVIEW LEAGUE : Corona del Mar
- Let the Curtain Open on 'Nutcracker' Season : Stagings: Among the many productions available to O.C. audiences are those by ABT, the Moscow Classical Ballet and Ballet Pacifica.
- 28 Die as 2 Buses Collide
- N. Korea to Return Remains of Wartime GIs
- You better put on a wet suit...
- Instructors Criticize Plan for Satellite Campus : Moorpark College: Teachers, beset by funding cuts, say current needs must come first. District says it's only looking to the future.
- CYPRESS : State Law Leads to Bigger Parking Fines
- Hughes Unfazed by Winless Season
- QUICK KICKS
- Whittier Defense Halts Droughns, Anaheim
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Maryland Stuns Georgetown, 84-83, in OT
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Montana Says He Expects to Start
- Judge Halts Khan's Bid to Control ICN : Courts: Scathing ruling cites securities fraud, calls testimony 'incredible.' The case may be sent for criminal prosecution.
- LOS ANGELES : Schedule Changes for School District Meetings
- Pacoima Man Is Shot to Death After Argument
- GARDEN GROVE : Holidays Bring Hope to a Mother
- Allen, Rancho Alamitos Run Over Sierra Vista
- PRO FOOTBALL / BILL PLASCHKE : Oilers on the Buddy System Again
- GIRLS BASKETBALL 1993 - 1994: SEAVIEW LEAGUE : Irvine
- Two Hollywood Stakes Are Won by Antley
- Covarrubias Tops 200 Yards as Western Upsets Ganesha
- Griffins Quickly Dispose of Edison
- TV REVIEWS : Heart-Stealing 'Borrowers' on TNT
- Study Reveals Gaps in Dental Care for Youths
- BUENA PARK : 6th-Grader Expelled for Knife on Campus
- Arts Panel Honors Founder of Museum
- Citizenship 101: Teaching Kids How, Not What, to Think : Education: Advocates of democracy in the classroom advocate emphasizing self-government, instead of programming students for a robotic adulthood.
- Port District Frees Its Insurers
- Great Quotes Motivate Oenning
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Free Throws Cost UMass in Loss to Kansas
- 'Gashouse Gang' Player Dies at 83
- MAINTENANCE : Stay on Track With Sliding Doors
- Shoppers Flood Stores, but Not All Take Plunge : Business: Retailers report big crowds as holiday season begins, but consumers appear to be awaiting sales.
- In the Dark
- Bank Teller Is 80 and Counting--in Her Head : Seniors: Banking had been Dorothy Andrews' love since 1952 and leisure was boring, so why stay retired? Her younger colleagues have to race to keep up.
- Many AIDS sufferers say they feel shut...
- For Feat of Clay, He's Left a Lasting Impression : Pop culture: Who would think a stretchy green blob could entertain generation after generation? Don't look now, but lovable Gumby is 40 years old.
- MOORPARK : Lunar Eclipse Viewing
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Couple Regretfully Make Last Delivery
- Irish Forever, Delineator Favored in Today's Stakes
- LAGUNA HILLS : Events Inaugurate Recreation Program
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Phifer Is Among Best, Conlan Says
- Oilers' Stifling Defense : Keys Victory Over Gahr
- Food Delivery Grows Up : Employment: An increasing number of workers beyond their teens are taking jobs as drivers. Changing economy is part of the reason.
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : How to Get the Hang of Wallpaper
- Chickenpox Vaccine Due Next Year
- Congress Fails to Halt Curbs on Vitamin Labels
- SPENDING TIME: Elementary, Watson: the more time...
- Three Boys Reportedly Investigated in Death
- Criminal Probe of Baby Swap Imminent
- At Vatican, Nude Art Is Too Much to Bare : Sistine Chapel: Some private parts will stay private after restoration.
- VENTURA : Accused Teacher Sues to Challenge Firing
- OJAI : Clean-Air Grant to Pay for Trolley
- Thompkins Leads Eisenhower, 37-19
- ANAHEIM : Police Unions Weigh 'Blue Flu' as Tactic
- Crespi Rallies in Final Quarter to Defeat San Clemente, 24-21
- Costa Mesa Stays on Ground to Beat Norte Vista, 35-12
- Pintsak Passes Trabuco Hills to Victory
- WORLD CUP SKIING : U.S. Team Faces Daunting Task
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '93-'94 : MISSION LEAGUE
- Minnesota Drive for Woman Senator Draws Criticism : Politics: Charges of sexism heard. Mostly Democratic group is trying to raise $1 million.
- Japan Mercury Victims Get Court Award
- VENTURA : Fund Established to Save Peirano Building
- Council Picks Partin for Cypress Mayor
- CANOGA PARK : Environment, Agriculture Magnet School Proposed
- Sun Valley Woman Is Arrested on Suspicion of Arson : Fires: Witnesses reported seeing her vehicle leaving the area where a 25-acre blaze began Friday morning.
- From Dab of Clay, Art Form Grew
- Good Samaritans Beaten After Trying to Give Aid : Crime: Two teen-agers who stopped to help a man are attacked with a tire iron, police say.
- Brethren Christian Advances
- GIRLS BASKETBALL 1993 - 1994: SEAVIEW LEAGUE : Newport Harbor
- Atkinson Takes Over for 49ers
- The Alvarez Guide to Tokyo: Substitute Matches for Maps
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : DIVISION IX
- Will Four Freshmen Be in Tune for USC? : College basketball: George Raveling's best recruiting class raises hopes as Trojans open today against Penn.
- MAINTENANCE : The Dirt on Care of Masonry
- Sky Diver Saw Nothing Until Seconds Before Fatal Collision
- Germany Bans Kurdish Group After Attacks : Crackdown: Suspected radicals' offices are raided in an attempt to curb rebels. Rights groups criticize the action.
- A Hit or Miss Approach to Curbing Deportable Felons : Illegal immigration: Costs of systemwide breakdown are staggering. Enforcement agencies are overwhelmed.
- Farewell to the Forgotten : Cemeteries: More unidentified and unclaimed bodies are winding up at the county's paupers field. Because of the economy, fewer people can afford mortuary services or burials, workers say.
- Crash of Private Plane Kills 2 in Santa Monica : Accident: The son of filmmaker Sidney Pollack is one of the fatalities. A third man aboard is critically injured after the aircraft dived and hit an apartment building carport.
- Howl of the Wild
- PREPSEASON NIT : UMass Takes on Kansas
- WATER POLO / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : UC Irvine Advances, Earns a Shot at No. 1
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '93-'94 : TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell: Bengals' Record Is Deceiving
- Ducks Play in Anaheim Like Bad Muzak
- Spontaneous Conjunction : Plugged Into Each Other, Chick Corea and the Elektric Band Get Charged on Improvisation
- AIRLINES
- REPAIRS : Get Set for Winter With a Fall House Inspection
- When Power Steering Isn't Enough : Autos: Southern California's thriving aftermarket has influenced Big 3 factory options.
- Ventura to Increase Speed Limits on 20 Streets
- Villa Park Turnovers Help Notre Dame Win
- It's a Blunderful Life : Will Anyone Ever Let Leon Lett Forget? If Jim Marshall Is Any Indication, No
- Westlake Mistakes Make Comeback Insufficient
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Youth Shelter Seeks Volunteer Labor
- PUC Hearings Scheduled on Water Rate Increases : Utilities: The Antelope Valley company that serves about 1,200 homes and businesses plans an average hike of 73% over three years.
- Hospital Computer Billing System 'in Danger of Collapse' : Funding: L.A. County had expected $2 million in savings with the revamped setup. Instead, delays and problems may cost taxpayers more than $16 million.
- Gooden: Retirement Beckons if the Mets Flounder in 1994
- ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Romps to Victory
- Fields Set for Saugus, Nordhoff Boys' Basketball Tournaments
- Laguna Hills Holds On to Edge Yucaipa
- Getting in Touch With 'the Voice of the Soul' : Therapist: Vocal teacher Gary Catona is written off by some because of his unorthodox 'voice building' technique. But to his celebrity clients, he's a miracle worker.
- South America : A New Twist on Power Politics in Argentina : President and his rival have hammered out a complex deal that allows for reelection but limits the leader's power.
- 9 Dead as Bitter Storm Moves Eastward : Weather: Record 2 feet of snow falls in Bismarck, N.D. Ice and sleet cause traffic accidents in Oklahoma and Texas.
- Banker Proposes Reelection Limits to Slash U.S. Deficit
- THEATER REVIEW : Queenly 'Beehive' Hums With Sweet Nostalgia : An exuberant six-woman ensemble brings back the spirit of the '60s in a period-perfect production of the musical comedy.
- Arizona Ready for a Fiesta After Beating Arizona State
- Antelope Valley Revs Up Defense, Halts Bishop Amat's Streak
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '93-'94 : CAMINO REAL LEAGUE
- Despite Problems, UCI Wins Opener : College basketball: Anteaters defeat Division III Salem State, 95-67, but they make only 45% of shots from the field.
- Safety Officials Cracking Down on LAX Shuttles
- Europe : Prague Nuns Lock in Profits With a Prison Guest House : Sisters subsidize convent by opening former secret police headquarters as hotel. President's cell is most requested room.
- Anger, Tears as Sarajevo Evacuation Fails : Bosnia: The second attempt at getting hundreds of women, children and elderly out of the capital is postponed.
- Two Officers Capture Hit-and-Run Suspect; Victim Badly Injured
- Woman Arrested for Arson in Brush Fire That Burns 25 Acres
- Reseeding Hills Cheers Laguna, If Nothing Else : Environment: A number of studies question whether it really prevents erosion, but all agree it helps people feel better.
- Anti-Gang Forces Enlist New Weapon: Mothers : Schools: A group of moms will patrol campuses and bus stops to protect students. It is hoped that their presence will help prevent trouble.
- Teen Russians Are Coming--and They Need a Place to Stay : Exchange program: Ten South County families are being sought to open their homes to students. They have their own money, insurance and lots of curiosity.
- "AMAHL" PRODUCTION: Drawing on talent from the...
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : DIVISION X
- O'Bannon Sets Goal: Final Four for UCLA : College basketball: Junior forward will be a key to the season, which starts today against Loyola Marymount.
- L.A. Baptist Barrels Past St. Genevieve : High school football: Symington's thunderous scoring run in final minute gives Knights 28-20 win.
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL '93-'94 : ALPHA LEAGUE
- One Good Tree Deserves Another
- Iraq OKs Long-Term Checking of Arms Programs : Mideast: Monitoring is Gulf War cease-fire requirement. No lifting of embargo on Baghdad's oil likely for now.
- Yeltsin Threatens to Pull Opponents' TV Time : Russia: In a sign of how much the president values his constitution, he forbids campaigning against it on the air.
- Frank Walton; Athlete, LAPD Deputy Chief
- GARDEN GROVE : City Debates Plan for Korean District Signs
- COUNTYWIDE : FHP Honors 2 for Work in Schools
- 1 Killed, 1 Seriously Hurt in Car Crash
- Direct Talks Raise Hopes for Truce in Angola
- Feeling the Tugs of Faith : Religion: Renowned puppeteers Roland and Verna Sylwester will revive their Nativity production for a day at a Granada Hills church.
- Official Says Warden Erred on Escape Report : Lancaster: State prison administrator denies that convicted killer fled while officer was distracted.
- Subverting the Peace Subversives : Mubarak shows the way in anti-radical effort
- Bosnia Muslims' New Strategy: Outlast Enemies
- CULTURE WATCH : Just Like Clockwork
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Summers Leads Chapman to 75-54 Victory in Its Season Opener
- Off Its Game, Ventura Must Hold On to Win
- Bell Gardens' 20-0 Lead Proves Barely Big Enough
- SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Notre Dame Routs Villa Park in Return to Orange County, 33-6
- WEEKEND TV : Hopes Are Grand Marshals of Yule Parade
- Decision on Paramount Appeal May Come Soon : Merger: Delaware high court could say Monday whether it will rule on lower court's decision that put QVC's hostile bid on equal footing with Viacom's.
- REMODELING : Shedding a Little Light on Subject of Windows
- LETTER Perfect : When You Put It in Writing, the Right Stationery Adds a Welcome Personal Touch
- Woman Jailed in Error Is Freed After 3 1/2 Weeks
- Billy Graham a Convert to On-Line Preaching
- Felled by Fire : Injured Wildlife Drain Resources of Laguna Clinic
- Former Actor Gets New Role for Hollywood Parade
- Babbitt Votes for Prudence
- DECORATING : File the Kiss Myth Under Mistletoe Heading
- Iraq OKs Long-Term Weapons Checks : Mideast: Monitoring is Gulf War cease-fire requirement. No end to oil embargo likely for now.
- DECOR : Pioneering Artists Captured an Era
- OXNARD : Teen-Ager Wounded in Drive-by Shooting
- Man Fatally Shot After Traffic Dispute
- Moon's Night Out : Lunar Eclipse Will Span Several Hours Sunday, Brighten Up the Stars
- Mathis Runs for 202 Yards, Irvine Wins
- LOS ANGELES : Hearing Impaired Get Carpooling Assistance
- Crespi Beats San Clemente by a Foot in Tiebreaker
- GIRLS BASKETBALL 1993 - 1994: SEAVIEW LEAGUE : University
- NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Have a Dozen Reasons to Smile
- Rovira's Block Saves the Day for Mater Dei
- Stanford Routs Northridge in Season Opener
- Draft's Three Scores Help Valencia Rip Santa Fe, 27-0
- New Coach Debuts With UCLA Women
- Men Are Like Dogs: Garrison Keillor, Philosopher : Theater: 'Guys have to stop trying to make it up to women,' says the humorist. He's bringing a stage version of his 'Book of Guys' to Royce Hall Sunday.
- AUTOS
- Bond Rates Drop as Crude Oil Prices Reach 5-Year Low : Markets: But cheaper petroleum pummels energy stocks. Japanese issues plunge nearly 3%.
- Shoppers Flood Stores, but Not All Take Plunge : Business: Retailers report big crowds as holiday season begins, but consumers appear to be awaiting sales.
- Congress Fails to Halt Curbs on Vitamin Labels
- Warning About Sexy Films in Class Opposed
- Bank Robber Sentenced to Prison for 1992 Heists
- Trinity United to Hold Ordainment
- City Weighs Restriction on Protests at Public Places : Ventura: Aimed at abortion foes, 'bubble' law would distance demonstrators from people entering clinics and other sites.
- Newbury Park in a Winning State
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC Beats El Camino to Remain Undefeated
- NCAA SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Dons Provide Latest Uphill Battle for Titans
- GIRLS BASKETBALL 1993 - 1994: SEAVIEW LEAGUE : Tustin
- Hills Leads Barons Past El Dorado
- Darlene May Gets Her 500th Victory
- TV REVIEWS : 'No Children' Role Takes Oprah to Projects
- RESOURCES : O.C. Students of Design Know Where to Hit the Books
- Democrats Question Funding of Wilson's Asia Trip : Politics: State party chairman says corporate donations may be illegal. The governor's office dismisses the charge as partisan sniping.
- COUNTYWIDE : Police Urge Caution With Cars, Packages
- BALDWIN PARK : Police Car Filled With Assault Weapons Stolen
- 500 Property Owners in L.A. County to Get Corrected Tax Bills : Revenue: Large increases were mistakenly charged to some residents in remote areas to raise money for parks. Another 400 whose levies rose by lesser amounts still must pay.
- 2 Men Are Wounded in Separate Shootings
- LEO CARRILLO BEACH : Authorities Identify Drowning Victim
- HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY / STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Thousand Oaks Runners Figure to Walk Away With Title
- SCORECARD : COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SECOND ROUND OF THE SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS
- Townshend Shows His Mettle : Rock opera: 'Iron Man,' a romp for children by the creator of 'Tommy,' opens at London's Young Vic. Opening-night critics claim its music is too bland.
- REPAIRS : Good Quality Caulking Compound Gets Job Done Right the First Time
- Van Service Often Drives Passengers to Despair : Transportation: Many say they are taken far out of their way. Other complaints include price gouging and verbal abuse.