Meese Debate: Should flag burning be a...
Meese Debate: Should flag burning be a crime? That’s one of the questions sure to arise when former Atty. Gen. Edwin Meese comes to Soka University next month to debate Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union. It’s part of an arresting series of lectures at the Calabasas school. November’s topic: “Understanding the Politics of Hate: An Evening with Former White Supremacist Leader Tom Leyden.”
* SEASON OPENS: Notre Dame takes the field against Alemany in Sherman Oaks, kicking off the prep football season before a huge crowd and--a first for local high school football--a live TV audience. Notre Dame won handily, 43-15, with three touchdowns by Justin Fargas. At least two more local games will be telecast this year. C15
* BREAKUP BILL: The Valley secession bill faces a final legislative test today. B1
* NEW STADIUM: A $1.7-million sports stadium is proposed for Cal State Northridge. B4
* BOWL TICKETS: Councilman Hal Bernson, after another flap over the use of Hollywood Bowl tickets, says he will no longer distribute free tickets provided by the Bowl. Political Briefing, B5
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