Business
Melles Griot, an Irvine-based manufacturer of lasers and optical products, has agreed to sell a 90% stake to J.
Feb. 5, 1988
Television
In her new CBS comedy series, “Mary,” Mary Tyler Moore plays a “helpline” columnist at a make-believe, third-rate newspaper, the Chicago Post.
Dec. 5, 1985
The planned purchase of an Orange County technology firm this week by the subsidiary of one of South Africa’s largest conglomerates is causing concern on the part of state and Los Angeles officials because of a possible conflict with anti-apartheid investment laws.
March 2, 1988
Books
The Neighborhood Watch by Mell Lazarus (Doubleday: $16.95) To the catalogue of hard-boiled crime fiction, Mell Lazarus author of Momma and Miss Peach cartoons, has introduced an alternative entry.
March 5, 1986
World & Nation
This city dressed its Thanksgiving in black crepe, eulogies and political intrigue Thursday as government leaders publicly mourned the late Mayor Harold Washington, who suffered a fatal heart attack Wednesday, but privately began jockeying to replace him.
Nov. 27, 1987
Top of the Ticket
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Dec. 30, 2008
* Blake Fennell has been named chief operating officer of Melles Griot Photonics Group, which includes divisions in Irvine and Rochester, N.Y., as well as European and Asian operations.
Oct. 31, 1999
Actor Danny Kaufman hopes that some day everybody will recognize him.
Nov. 14, 1989
Sports
When rain delayed the start of Daytona 500 qualifying half an hour Saturday, it was as if the heavens were asking for a few moments of silence in the memory of Neil Bonnett.
Feb. 13, 1994
Entertainment & Arts
Mary Tyler Moore’s new CBS sitcom, once set in a fictional, third-rate newspaper called the Chicago Post, will premiere as scheduled Wednesday--but with all references to the Post deleted, a spokesman for her production company said Monday.
Dec. 10, 1985