- Free Market Victory : Redlands Contractor and Watts Congregation Join to Reopen Food Center Destroyed by Arson
- Ocean View's Harris to Sign With Loyola
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Orioles Keep Hope Alive in East
- FAIRPLEX : Blue Moonlight Wins Feature by 1 1/2 Lengths
- He Makes a Run for the Ages : Horse racing: Little Bold John can earn the richest purse ever for a 10-year-old in the Maryland Million Classic.
- A Different Yardstick to Measure Success
- PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Brown 'Doubtful' for Chiefs
- Trice Rushes Into Spotlight for Northridge
- After winning his first game as football...
- She Gets Her Shot--and Makes Save : Hockey: Manon Rheaume becomes first woman to play in NHL, giving up two goals in one period. Lightning offers her a minor league contract.
- Padres Replace Riddoch as Manager : Baseball: Riggleman is replacement. He vows to take a tougher stance with the San Diego players.
- Torrance Player Says She Was Mistreated by Coach : Preps: Senior Tiffany Fujimoto alleges that Coach Pete Field was verbally and physically abusive to her during a Sept. 14 volleyball practice.
- Once Hope-Laden, Now Heavy-Laden : With No Olympic Gold to Show for 12 Years of Toil, Glendale's Reilly Is a Fighter Who Has No Fight Left
- COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Runyan Gets a Taste of Barcelona's Gold
- Kings, Rangers Play at Arena
- Q&A; WITH JESS MARLOW : 'I See a Greater Concern . . . for Harder News'
- Tut Rescue Not a Day Too Soon : Art: All the paintings in the tomb are damaged. The Getty's joint restoration effort with Egypt will take at least four years.
- Valenti Letter an Issue at Senate Hearing : Legislation: A note to a director from the MPAA president appears to contradict an MPAA objection to the Film Disclosure Act.
- How to Stage Plays: 2 Towns, 2 Scenarios
- MOVIES - Sept. 24, 1992
- Memphis State Players End Boycott
- Fans Balk at Blaming Riddoch for Problems
- MOTOR RACING : Varied Success Makes Andretti Voter's Choice
- Jurisprudence
- STAGE
- Names in the News - Sept. 24, 1992
- Hiller Has Hand in Three Goals as Kings Rally to Tie Penguins
- When he was coaching girls' basketball at...
- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Giants' Suitors Won't Sue
- ART REVIEWS : Jim Isermann's Windows on the Imagination
- HONORS
- Video Rentals : 'Masala' Premieres at No. 19
- TV REVIEWS : Ethnic Comedy at the Heart of 'Rhythm & Blues'
- MOVIES - Sept. 24, 1992
- 'Sarafina!' Draws Cheers in South African Bow
- King Tape Row Won't Delay 'X' : Movies: Attorney for Spike Lee affirms the commitment to the release date, declaring that any late alterations to the film would be 'prohibitive.'
- Coverage of Bradley Speech
- TELEVISION - Sept. 24, 1992
- POP/ROCK - Sept. 24, 1992
- Jurisprudence
- Names in the News - Sept. 24, 1992
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Soto Scores Twice to Spark Titans to Soccer Victory Over Anteaters
- USC Women Beat Loyola Marymount
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : SAN DIEGO STATE : Lowery's Back Condition Improves
- Corona del Mar water polo Coach John...
- Quotebook: Former Marina basketball Coach Steve Popovich,...
- WOODLAND HILLS : Warner Ridge Project Wins Approval of Council
- ESCONDIDO : 7 Migrants Held, Smugglers Escape
- VENTURA : Council OKs Bike Span Over Freeway
- Which father knew best? Enough about "Murphy...
- LANCASTER : Burglary Suspect Shot by Deputy
- OXNARD : Dog Fight Won't Result in Charges
- Test Scores of Blacks, Latinos Still Lag : Education: Despite district efforts, few gains can be found in how San Diego's fifth- and seventh-graders compare to national norm.
- NATIONAL CITY : Store Reportedly Sent Guns to Africa
- Wilson Vetoes Jazz Measure for CSULB
- Family of Slain Man Sues Police : Courts: Civil rights filing alleges that undercover officers watched as he was fatally shot outside a North Hills McDonald's, which is also named as a defendant.
- T-Shirt Giveaway at Wrestling Event
- Monrovia : Apartment, Condo Recycling
- N.Y. Democrats Pick Candidate for Weiss' Seat
- FILM : Good Taste Is Alien to 'Plan 9,' But That's the Point
- Westwood : Workshop on Trauma
- THE HOUSE
- High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Less Is More Trouble: Budget Cuts Hit Hard
- Dances Share Indian Culture
- Santa Monica Mountains : Luxury Housing Plan OKd
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : District OKs Funds for 3 Area Colleges
- Marines Recall Historic March to Camp Pendleton
- City Seeks to Prevent Gas Station Closures : Economy: Rancho Palos Verdes considers an ordinance that would make it harder for oil companies to sell profitable outlets.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS IRVINE CITY COUNCIL : Candidates Are Divided Over Issue of Growth
- 2 Brothers Sentenced for Copter Parts Sales Scam
- Obituaries - Sept. 24, 1992
- WOODLAND HILLS : Woodlake Avenue Exit to Close
- TUSTIN : City Backs Charge for Repeat Police Calls
- COUNTYWIDE : Coalition to Promote Citizen Activism
- Registering to Vote
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Jet Lands Safely After Engine Explodes
- THEATER REVIEW / 'STORM READING' : A Heroic Quest : Playwright Neil Marcus paints uplifting picture of disabilities and human relations at Paseo Nuevo Center Stage Theatre.
- Mayor's Terms Anger Workers in Philadelphia
- MUSIC / RICK REEVES & THE FUTURE BLUES BAND : A Different Tune : If you're tired of crowds and high prices, Summerland's Big Yellow House is off the beaten track.
- A Conversation With the Maestro
- Obituaries - Sept. 24, 1992
- SANTA PAULA : Sign Dispute to Air on 'People's Court'
- SIMI VALLEY : Proposed Housing Project Rejected
- Lower Temperature? Chill Out, America : Surprise! Body normal is now thought to be 98.4 degrees for women and 98.1 for men
- FOR THE KIDS : The Unthinkable : A Ventura company offers ID cards for children and ideas on how to prevent abductions or disappearances.
- SPORTS BRIEFS : Semipro Football Team Switches to Wilson Field
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- Duarte : Anti-Graffiti Program
- City Agrees to Pay Ex-Police Chief's Disability Claim
- Germany Seeks a Permanent Council Seat
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Old Questions Don't Die at MIA Hearings : Vietnam War: Testimony reflects emotions still affecting American life, but POW issue is left unclear.
- STANTON : Man's Body Is Found Near Railroad Tracks
- No Mickey Mouse Problem : Rodents: Mice have joined real estate prices and ocean views as hot topics on the peninsula. They're everywhere--and in large numbers.
- COUNTYWIDE : Car-Pool Rules May Ease for Small Firms
- COUNTYWIDE : Plea Entered in Welfare Fraud Case
- From War Protester to Commander in Chief ? : Election: Lincoln and Bush are contrasting examples of why the draft is a non-issue.
- DWP Vows to Correct Bouquet Water's Smell : Reservoirs: An official, responding to complaints, says the addition of ozone will eliminate the naturally occurring odor, which he says is harmless.
- Sierra Madre : Hearing on Parking Fees
- West Los Angeles : Pedestrian Zone Approved
- Jamboree to Aid Sister City
- Sierra Madre : Day-Laborer Ordinance
- Breeder Killed by Buffalo
- COLLEGES : UCLA's Herrera Gets Off to a Running Start
- Besides Julian's Apples, There Are the Pears
- COMMENTARY : Offering Hope for New School
- High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Brea-Olinda Teacher Is a Star in Math
- Scientists Affirm Gnatcatcher as a Distinct Bird
- Consortium With Irvine Firm Wins Major RTC Loan-Servicing Contract : Thrifts: Minority-owned joint venture called Texas Data Control will get $39.7 million over three years to handle portfolio from failed S&Ls;.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 24, 1992
- AIRLINES
- Yen Hits New High; Dow Drifts Lower : Markets: With Europe in crisis, currency traders seek out the stability of the yen, even over the dollar.
- Q & A : What Cable Bill Means for Viewers
- Taiwan to Build Airplanes With British
- RETAIL : OP Sunwear Plans Illustrated T-Shirts Linked to News Events
- Tasting Notes
- Light as Cheesecake
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 24, 1992
- RETAIL
- MARKETING
- Vehicle Sales Decline 3.1%
- Subcontractors Meet Today on Drywall Strike : Labor: Session at secret location will discuss whether to settle lawsuits by allowing workers to form union without vote.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 24, 1992
- GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Shore Stepping : A 'tree dance' and ice art are some of the offerings at the two-day Outdoor Dance Festival and Coastal Project.
- 49ers Determined to Bounce Back From That 'Phantom Touch' : Volleyball: In a sport where success is often dictated by attitude, the team believes the lesson it learned last year will make it stronger this season.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / CAFFE SIENNA : Nouvelle but Filling : Artful choices from the four basic food groups: pasta, chicken, pizzas, calzone.
- Whittier : Council Cuts $289,000 From Budget in Lieu of Tax Hike
- 4 Women Claim Sex Harassment in Newport PD
- Electric Bus Route Draws Opposition : Transportation: The area's improvement association calls overhead wires unsightly and opposes the trimming of trees that line Los Feliz Boulevard. The trolley bus line would link Glendale to Hollywood.
- A '90s Couple: Judy and Stephen
- BENEFITS : Helping Hands Will Be Busy With Applause Saturday
- Friends of '60s Shape Clinton's Economic Plan
- Glendale : Hillside Sessions Rescheduled
- Girl Gets U.S. Hospital Care After 2-Year Quest
- Expert Waxes Pessimistic on Southland Real Estate : Outlook: Respected Berkeley consultant sings a different tune a year after issuing a report that predicted a fast recovery for Southern California.
- RETAIL
- Issue: College Tuition Paid by Illegal Immigrants
- Beverly Hills : Choir Concert to Aid Needy
- City Will Buy Prop. A Funds
- Last of 3 O.C. GOP Representatives in House Bank Scandal Are Cleared : Inquiry: Rohrabacher says he's 'squeaky clean.' Identical letters sent earlier to Dannemeyer, Packard by special counsel.
- The '30s Live at Fire Station 4 : Renovation: Care is taken to preserve a fine, lesser-known vestige of the Art Deco era.
- Happy Cows Equal Milk Glut
- Bad-News Bordeaux
- A Lite Fall
- Sixty of America's best chefs (including our...
- RETAIL
- AIRLINES
- Taking Inventory of Ways to Pick the Best Stocks : Finance: An investment executive focuses on the two theories for selecting securities in his Anaheim speech.
- AmiPro Pushes Windows War Further
- Regulators Offer Plan for Rating Financial Health of Life Insurers
- Big Dippers
- The Nitty Gritty
- Corn Chowder II: Zucchini and Tomatoes
- MUSIC : Violinist Builds Career to Crescendo
- Teen-Age Activist Joins County Panel
- Governor's Veto Plays Sour Note in CSULB Jazz Project : Legislation: Wilson says he rejected the bill because spending public money on the private institute would be inappropriate, given the state's financial crisis.
- Pourdanesh's Travels Reach the Nevada Line : College football: After leaving strife-torn Iran for Irvine and University High, he has developed into an NFL prospect with Wolf Pack.
- PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Harris to Play After Surgery
- Orange County Fighters Armijo, Magdaleno to Be Featured Tonight
- Ice-T Is 'Vetoed' From 2 Guns Shows
- OPERA REVIEW : A Lazy 'L'Elisir d'Amore'
- HONORS
- MOVIES - Sept. 24, 1992
- Tut Rescue Not a Day Too Soon : Art: All the paintings in the tomb are damaged. The Getty's joint restoration effort with Egypt will take at least four years.
- POP/ROCK - Sept. 24, 1992
- With or Without King Footage, 'X' to Open Nov. 20 : Movies: Spike Lee's attorney affirms the commitment to the release date, saying that late alterations would be 'prohibitive.'
- JAZZ REVIEW : Conti Checks In Alone : Solo Guitarist Uses Seven Strings to Fill Hotel Lobby With Strains of a Trio
- KMPC Deejay Fired Over 'Racist' Skit : Radio: Don Shaw's sports parody is deemed offensive to Asian-Americans. 'It was not intended as an ethnic slur on anyone,' he says.
- Delbert McClinton Still Reveling in R & B : Career: Veteran singer and harmonica player, whose career dates to the '50s, opens tonight for Lynyrd Skynyrd in Costa Mesa.
- TELEVISION - Sept. 24, 1992
- Memorial Service Set for Shubho Shankar
- STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : Globe to Launch 'Falsettos' Tour : Musical: Acclaimed Broadway hit features the story of Marvin, who leaves his wife and 12-year-old son for a gay lover.
- Smooth Sailing in Classic Blues for Hammond
- Show and Sell : Art: With gallery space shrinking, emerging artists are creating their own exhibition spaces.
- TV REVIEWS : Alumni Celebrate Comedy Store's 20th Birthday
- Jurisprudence
- ROUNDUP : Buena Cross-Country Teams Win Channel League Meets
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Howe Not Surprised by Padres' Move
- Loyola Basketball Program Gets Commitment From Guard Harris
- Sounding very much like one of those...
- Knee Injury Sidelines Gabriel
- Cal State Northridge sophomore outside hitter Ana...
- Players Temper Remarks on Firing
- Roberts Is a Hit, Then Misses Against Astacio : Baseball: After tying National League record with leadoff single, Red outfielder ends streak with groundout in 3-0 victory.
- He's Front and Center of Rams' Offense Now : Football: Bern Brostek keeps an even keel while enjoying his return to a position he can call home after having to play guard.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Sweep Miami Dade in Volleyball
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Alou's First Slam Gives Expos a Lift
- COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK : Chapman's 'Iron Eight' a Hit on the Road
- CHARGERS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Jefferson Predicts a Victory at Houston
- Saddleback received the team sweepstakes award at...
- At Top of His Game : After Disabling Injury, Former Volleyball Coach Courts Career as Analyst
- LOS ANGELES : 2 Innovative Projects to Get $100,000 Grants
- VENTURA : Suit Filed in Boy's Pony Ride Injury
- 2 More Claim Drug Informant Is Lying
- SIMI VALLEY : Woman's Mysterious Death Investigated
- Court Upholds Ruling Removing L.A. Controls at Burbank Airport
- BEVERLY HILLS : Experimental Test Pilots to Gather
- Former Aide Says He'll Seek Bernardi's Seat : Politics: Sylmar attorney Raymond J. Magana becomes an early entrant in the City Council race.
- COUNTYWIDE : Waves of Surfers Hit the Beaches
- OXNARD : Collapsing Water Tank Creates Havoc
- VENTURA : City to Negotiate New Waste Contract
- 2 Jewelry Salesmen Abducted, Robbed
- Santa Monica Mountains Funds Approved
- COSTA MESA : Golf Concessionaire Accepts Settlement
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parents Protest Loss of DARE Program
- Funny Old Town
- WESTMINSTER : Ceremony Marks Library Reopening
- ORANGE : Man Convicted of Income Tax Fraud
- Don't Prime the Pump, Plug the Deficit : Economy: It's not tight monetary policy, but weak fiscal and structural policies that are hindering growth.
- LONG BEACH : 3 to Be Tried in Slaying Linked to Secret Gang
- SYLMAR : Suspect Surrenders in Barroom Slaying
- LAKE FOREST : Woman Arrested in Ex-Boyfriend's Death
- NORTHRIDGE : Cal State Students Protest Fee Hikes, Budget Cuts
- Hundreds Join March at CSUN to Protest Cuts : Education: But only a fraction of the school's 28,000 enrollment takes part in the 'shutdown,' which is scheduled to continue today.
- Pius X Football Is Making a Fresh Start : High schools: The team is trying to rebound after forfeiting seven victories and a tie for using ineligible players last season.
- Sigman's Title a Tribute to His Finishing Power : Motor racing: Carson driver completed every main event and heat race he started in winning Sportsman championship at Saugus Speedway.
- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Martinez Will Rest Elbow
- Texas to Westwood and Still Together : UCLA: Henderson and Washington are making an impact on Bruin opponents.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : McGee Will Start for Arizona State
- Padres Get Rid of Riddoch : McIlvaine Promotes His Man, Riggleman
- Roger Takahashi, highly successful varsity football coach...
- PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Won't Stop Looking
- Unique Deal Lets Miller Retire, Remain at SDSU : Aztecs: He takes 'golden handshake' but will remain athletic director and be paid by the SDSU Foundation.
- Speed Gives Brown Many Options : Prep football: Rancho Alamitos quarterback has talent enough to excel at several positions.
- One Step Remains, but It's a Giant One for Alcott : Golf: She plays at Los Coyotes in search of the tournament victory she needs to make the LPGA Hall of Fame.
- How bad was Orange Lutheran's offense in...
- Professionals Form Group to Back Clinton
- VENTURA : City Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Rift Develops Over Method to Select New LAX Chief
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 7 Medflies Discovered in Duarte, Los Angeles
- PREP ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Los Alamitos Beats Mater Dei in Girls' Tennis
- Padres Get Rid of Riddoch : Loss Brings Elimination
- Sorry, Dad: Brad Thornton, Capistrano Valley High...
- THE BOTTOM TEN : They're Gaining Ground but Have a Long Way to Go
- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Triple-A Affiliation Switched
- Garner to Fill In for Warren as CSUN Fullback
- Two More Transfers Land in Lap of Trabuco Hills' Wulf
- Biggest Kid on the Block : At 6-5 and 275 Pounds, Hawthorne Lineman Is a Tower of Power
- Jurisprudence
- Schools Report 84 Crimes So Far This Fall : Safety: Violence and vandalism may seem rampant, but district officials say statistics prove that there has not been a dramatic increase over past years.
- Analysis Backs Jury in Rodney King Trial
- For Hervey, Playing Quarterback Is a Snap : Community colleges: The sophomore, who has guided Pasadena to a 2-0 start, uses his speed to make the most of broken plays.
- Another Hat in the Ring
- FALL HOME UPDATE : FINANCING : Mortgage Rates at Tempting Low
- City Funds Day-Care Center After Private Deal Collapses : Services: Officials say the firm didn't obtain necessary state funding. The company says it withdrew because of threats to employees and divisiveness in the community.
- Azusa : Levies for Fire Services
- Duarte : 3-Month Lease for RV Firm
- Little Feat: Big Hand : The veteran virtuosos play everything from folk to rock to metal. They will be in concert Sunday at the Ventura Theatre.
- Navy Plans to Punish 3 Admirals : Tailhook: Dismissal is possible, sources say, on charges of not strongly pursuing reports of sexual assaults by aviators. Undersecretary also is reportedly criticized.
- City to Pay $2 Million to Get Galleria Anchor
- Reach Out : Support Gets New Meaning as Son Struggles With AIDS
- THEATER REVIEW / 'MACBETH' : Show Fit for a King : California Shakespeare Company director William Fisher delivers a rich performance on a shoestring budget.
- Disorder in Court : Violence against attorneys and judges is increasing. Tighter security is one solution. Another is knowing self-defense.
- Affluent Area of San Diego Battles Plan for 'Tent City'
- Charting the Symphony's Course : New conductor Boris Brott brings big ideas, charisma, feisty can-do spirit and a touch of glitz to the Ventura County Symphony.
- La Canada Flintridge : Power Line Funding Plan
- Gun Buyers to Supply Photos, Fingerprints : Weapons: Alameda County passes measure to strengthen background checks needed to purchase firearms. NRA and ACLU object to the legislation.
- Bush Approves $11.1 Billion in Hurricane Aid
- Metamorphosis of an Author : Books: After 20 years, Patricia McFall of Garden Grove has transformed her experiences in Japan into "Night Butterfly," a promising debut mystery novel.
- For Bush, a Powerful Lesson in the Peril of Negative Thinking
- Long Beach : Businesses Get More Time to Reopen in Residential Zones
- SCOREBOARD: FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS : PREPS
- THE HUMAN CONDITION / WHY SOME OF US TAKE FLIGHT : Feckless Freeway Fliers
- Wilson Vetoes Workers' Comp Reform Plan
- Boredom Hangs in the Balance for a Prospective Juror
- Gnatcatcher Called a Distinct Subspecies by Panel of Experts
- School Parents Build Lush Park for Monte Vista
- More Mitigation Requested from Mobil : Oil: Council meeting ends with 30 additional demands regarding new pipeline, including an advisory panel paid for by the company.
- Teen-Ager Pleads Guilty in 'Long Island Lolita' Case
- The following are selected entries from...
- Arts School Graduate Wins $3,000 Scholarship
- Tanisha Larkin
- ARCHITECTURE : A Sense of Loss at Unique Community
- Lawmakers Block Increase in Grazing Fees : Appropriations: Western senators succeed in eliminating measure from Interior Department spending bill for the third consecutive year.
- Officials Ease Rules on $60 Sports Bus Fee : Schools: Players have until the end of their seasons to pay. The principal is looking for alternatives for those who can't afford the charge.
- Glendora : Notification Rule Modified
- A Kinder, Gentler Coming-of-Age Story
- Pico Rivera : Council Cuts Public Speech Time From 15 to 5 Minutes
- Italian-California Fare Satisfies at Lader's Too
- FALL HOME UPDATE : REMODELING : Starting the Search for Good Contractor
- Serious Flaws Found in Douglas' Troubled C-17 : Pentagon: Air Force plans to buy 120 of the aircraft for $40 billion. Costs to remedy defects are not known.
- Claremont : 'No U-Turn' Sign Approved
- Gen. James Van Fleet, 100; Hero Exalted by Truman
- South Pasadena : Tours of 710 Freeway Route
- FALL HOME UPDATE : GARDENING : A Gardening Trend Is Taking Shape
- Partner of Slain Drug Agent Riles Trial Judge : Courts: Fullerton officer is cited for contempt after telling jurors they're not getting truth about sting and shootout that killed Tommy De La Rosa.
- Suspect Named in 8-Death Crash : Tragedy: The man may have fled to Mexico. He is identified by owner of pickup as a family friend. Special CHP team takes over Santa Ana investigation.
- Germans Join French in Moves to Bolster Franc : Finance: Concern grows over major nations' ability to control economies. Hopes dim for interest cuts.
- ALL BUSINESS: With cities competing to attract...
- Suspect Took Hostages at Hotel to Get Media Attention, Police Say
- American Ice
- OUT OF DARKNESS: Cypress College language instructor...
- Anti-Semitic Harassment Alleged : Police: Jewish detective sues Huntington Park, charging that he has been the target of repeated religious slurs from fellow officers.
- $13.2 Million OKd for Wilderness Lands : Conservation: Congressional committee votes for allocation to help purchase property in the Santa Monica Mountains. Jordan Ranch may be included.
- LIGHT STYLE : Nuts to You
- RONALD'S HOUSE: The debate rages over the...
- Citing Threats, Holden Has 2nd Home Out of City
- SMALL CLUBS ONLY: Graham Parker, who begins...
- School District Deficit Estimate Hits $4.6 Million : Education: County and local officials differ on whether administrators have miscalculated reserves.
- Female City Employees Use Variety of Tactics to Fight Harassment : Workplace: Some say throwing an elbow to the groin is more effective than filing a formal complaint. But most prefer not to make waves.