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What happened on May 04, 1989
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Huge Settlement in BKK Landfill Case
Youth Pleads Guilty to Fatally Stabbing Man
Juror Changes Mind but Her Crusade to Reverse Man's Robbery Conviction Fails CHRIS WOODYARD, Times Staff Writer
Another Sham 'Reform' for Insurance : Workers' Compensation, Already in Ill Health, Is About to Be Bled MERLE RABINE, Merle Rabine is president of the California Applicants' Attorneys Assn., which represents injured workers in workers' compensation cases. and
Gloomy Ramirez Wants No Defense in 'Stalker' Case, His Attorney Says EDWIN CHEN, Times Staff Writer
No-Fault Insurance
Chicano Studies
Trial Ordered in Anchorwoman Extortion Case JOHN JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Raids Net Drugs, Cash, 4 Suspects
Safety Officials, Police Probe Death
No-Fault Insurance
Porter Ranch Project: Developer's Folly
The House
Garden Grove : Plaques, Certificates Planned for Best Homes
A Change of Habit
Closing of Balboa Park Span in Traffic Test Called Success MAUREEN FAN, Times Staff Writer
Stolen Truck Carried Radioactive Materials
"There's nothing everybody here has in common. Except...
Committee Rejects Land Sale
Housing Ordinance Defeated
A Habitat Haven : Upper Newport Bay Joins State Program That Will Raise Protection Money STEVEN R. CHURM, Times Staff Writer
Here's the Scoop: Added Cleanups, New Signs for Dog Beach CURT HOLBREICH, Times Staff Writer
Authors Take Listeners Behind Scenes
Disturbing Article on Peace Expo
CSUN Professor Elected President of State Union
No-Fault Insurance
Part-Time Faculty
Firms Billed for Water Cleanup : EPA Tells 27 Companies to Provide $71.2 Million MYRON LEVIN, Times Staff Writer
"There's nothing everybody here has in common. Except...
Legendary Editor Shuts Newspaper
Lottery Results
El Toro : Authorities Seek Man Who Assaulted Woman
Part-Time Faculty
Council OKs 43-Home Project
An Unfair Maneuver
Judge Won't Rule Out Bail in Spy Case
The House
Lack of Quorum Cancels Forum ANDREA FORD, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Cancels Memorial Hearing
Parade to Kick Off Celebration
Somewhere Over the Rainbow AL MARTINEZ
'Heroic' Parking Bust Criticized. . . : . . .but 'Scofflaws' Take Lumps Too
'Heroic' Parking Bust Criticized. . .
19 Residents Are Selected in Lottery to Join 1989-90 County Grand Jury From a Times Staff Writer
Another Emergency Room May Be Shut
Response on Education for the Gifted
5,000 Sightings Called In of Smog-Spewing Vehicles ANDREW LePAGE, Times Staff Writer
Underselling Foreclosures Won't Recover S&L Losses ELIOT JANEWAY, Eliot Janeway publishes the Janeway Letter. His latest book is "The Economics of Chaos--On Revitalizing the American Economy."
Probe of Auto Thefts Leads to Arrest of 3
Shifting Sands : Del Mar Bans Fires at Beach for Good ERIC BAILEY, Times Staff Writer
Panama Mania : U.S. Obsession With Noriega Has Latin America in a Bind JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a professor of political science at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. and
No-Fault Insurance
Shareholders Sue to Dissolve Silberman's Mining Firm CHRIS KRAUL, San Diego County Business Editor
Santa Clarita Citizen : Newhalls Calling It Quits; Close Upstart Paper STEVE PADILLA, Times Staff Writer
Los Alamitos : Fumigator Sentenced in Death of Resident
Lotto Winner Isn't Talking--Oh Well, Maybe a Word or Two BILL BILLITER, Times Staff Writer
'Ninja' Story Not Credible, Murder Trial Jurors Told MAYERENE BARKER, Times Staff Writer
Defendant Gets Life in Death of Officers
Youth, 15, Admits Stabbing Teacher at Sylmar School MICHAEL CONNELLY, Times Staff Writer
Judge Rejects Attempt to Bar Temple From Leasing Pierce College Land BOB POOL, Times Staff Writer
Laguna Beach : Council Delays on Plan for 800 Historic Homes
Witness Aids Stabbing Victim, Then Helps Capture Suspect
West High May Seek Change in CAP Scores TIM WATERS and HUGO MARTIN, Times Staff Writers
Mother Granted Custody of Boy by Swedish Court MARY LOU FULTON, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles' landmarks aren't what they used to be. And... CAROL MCGRAW, From staff and wire reports
New Housing OKd, With Strings Attached : MGM Ranch Developer Gives Thousand Oaks $8.5 Million, Free Land TRACEY KAPLAN, Times Staff Writer
Clippers Owner Says He's Demanding New State-of-the-Art Arena KENNETH REICH, Times Staff Writer
No-Fault Insurance
Bernardi Assails Hall on Fire, Police Pensions AMY PYLE, Times Staff Writer
Beach Between El Segundo, Venice Reopened After Tests
Democratic Symbols in Paraguay
Reactor Start-Up to Be OKd Despite Discovery of Broken Bolts LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Times Staff Writer
Racism
In the May 4th Tradition, Chinese Students Seek a New Turning Point MERLE GOLDMAN, Merle Goldman is a professor of Chinese history at Boston University and is completing a book on China's democratic elite. and
Torrance Puts Cap on Single-Family Home Sizes Despite Protests HUGO MARTIN, Times Staff Writer
Limit Sought on City Council Terms
Battery Allegeed in Deprogramming Abduction Case TOM GORMAN, Times Staff Writer
Boy, 15, Admits He Stabbed Teacher
Survivors of Slain Guard Win $7 Million
Anaheim : Operator Injured When His Crane Falls Over
Bank, 8 Other Firms Charged as a Result of High-Rise Fire EDWIN CHEN, Times Staff Writer
Nevada Voters to Tax Gold Miners From Associated Press
Life Term : Makeup Artist Sentenced in 2 Bomb Deaths CARLOS V. LOZANO, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Presents First Evidence in Bid to Deport Palestinian RONALD L. SOBLE, Times Staff Writer
Suit Filed Over Drug Dealing at House
Man Accused of 'Boiler-Room' Scam
Ex-Justice Named Grand Jury Counsel
Medi-Cal Auditors to Study Tarzana Pap Smear Lab's Billing Records MYRON LEVIN, Times Staff Writer
Parking-Garage Operator With 'Image Problem' Loses Franchise BOB WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer
Palos Verdes Estates Parking Bust Leaves Opinion Divided JAMES RAINEY, Times Staff Writer
'Road Hazard'
The Lone Ranger : His Job Is to Ride Herd on Vast Mission Trails Park ANDREW LePAGE, Times Staff Writer
Tustin : Nursing Home Aide Charged With Assault
San Pedro Tenants Out in the Cold SHERYL STOLBERG, Times Staff Writer
Police Seize 150 Pounds of Cocaine, Arrest 4 in Raids JIM CARLTON, Times Staff Writer
2 Morphine Deaths in Hospital Probed, Listed as Homicides TRACY WILKINSON, Times Staff Writer
Child-Care Centers Slow to Buy Video Scanning System MARY LOU FULTON, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Pastor Given Work Furlough for Molesting an Underage Girl
Pest Control Firm Owner Sentenced in Fumigation Death EDWIN CHEN, Times Staff Writer
Great Chalk-Mark Caper and Arrest of Two Women Arouse Peninsula Town JAMES RAINEY, Times Staff Writer
Danger Is Always Part of the Job at One of City's Busiest Fire Stations MAUREEN FAN, Times Staff Writer
Torrance Heeds Protest, Delays Demolition Moratorium Action HUGO MARTIN, Times Staff Writer
Mobil's Public Relations Firm Surveys Torrance to Aid Refinery HUGO MARTIN, Times Staff Writer
Creators of Beverly Hills Styles Learn How Designs Wear on the Student Body JOHN L. MITCHELL, Times Staff Writer
Fountain Valley : Youth Held in Knife Attack at High School
Strike by Teacher Aides at UC Has Impact Special to The Times
Strawberry Field Forever, or Until Soil Tests Come In LONN JOHNSTON, Times Staff Writer
Redondo Hears Protests but Extends Christian School's Lease BOB WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer
Victor in Newspaper Sex Bias Suit Files 2nd Action Alleging She Was Harassed ERIC LICHTBLAU, Times Staff Writer
Sol Price Says Son Sought Money, Not Reconciliation, at Meeting JANE FRITSCH, Times Staff Writer
Carson Concludes It Can't Control Refinery Expansion GEORGE STEIN, Times Staff Writer
Poor Patients Could Bankrupt UCI Medical Center, Official Warns LANIE JONES, Times Staff Writer
Wronging a Wright? : Ennis-Brown House Directors Would Sell Art to Fund Repairs SAM HALL KAPLAN, Times Design Critic
Robbery Suspect at Bank Gives Up, Free 3 Hostages JIM CARLTON, Times Staff Writer
Trial Ordered in Plot Aimed at TV Figure
SPORTS
Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson suffered side effects...
Lisa Leslie and the Burges Twins Sparkle Rob Fernas
Former heavyweight boxer Mitch (Blood) Green was listed in...
Names in the News
Arbitration for Walton, Clippers
Corvettin, 21-1, Comes From Last at Hollywood Park
Angels Buoyed by Rookie : Monteleone Gets Out of Jam in the Eighth to Beat Orioles, 2-0 JOHN WEYLER, Times Staff Writer
Names in the News
IN BRIEF : Ex-Pirates Pitcher Admits Coke Use From Times wire services
National League Roundup : Rose Is Ill Again; Helms Guides Reds Over Mets
3 Valley Cyclists to Ride in Tour de Trump STEVEN HERBERT
Names in the News
Stanley Cup : Flyers Can't Put Another One Past Roy Associated Press
IN BRIEF : Unheralded Golfer Leads in Japan From Times wire services
S.D. Yacht Club Files Its Appeal of Cup Ruling Associated Press
American League Roundup : Rangers' Brown Makes Change for Better, Throws 2-Hitter
The Davis Cup semifinal between West Germany and the...
Rasmussen's Early Trouble Leaves Padres in Hole Again SCOTT MILLER
Kings Launch Their Hunt for 'New Blood' TRACY DODDS, Times Staff Writer
Rams First-Round Draft Pick Has Eyes on Baseball From Associated Press
IN BRIEF : Graf Advances in W. Germany From Times wire services
NBA Coaches Select Players for All-Rookie Team From Associated Press
IN BRIEF : Boyd's Numb Hand Under Scrutiny From Times wire services
Angels Buoyed by Rookie JOHN WEYLER, Times Staff Writer
New Uniform, Same Old Slide Scott Ostler
Big First Inning Helps Cal Lutheran Beat UCI
NBA Playoffs Roundup : Jordan's Premeditated 3-Point Play Lifts Bulls
Robin Romeo Bowls to Washington Win Associated Press
Grossmont's West Doubles Back to Triple Jumping JOHN GEIS
Baseball's investigation into Pete Rose's alleged gambling...
St. Bernard Blanks Knights, Stays in Tie for Camino Lead JORGE VALENCIA
High School Baseball Roundup : Monte Vista Brings Helix Back to Earth JIM LINDGREN
A SECRET NO MORE : Cardinals' Milt Thompson Gets Chance to Prove Self, and Makes Most of It RICHARD HOFFER, Times Staff Writer
The Colleges : Swinton Improves Study Skills After Proving Football Talent
Notre Dame Erases Doubts With 11-2 Win MIKE GLAZE
Lakers Shake Their Lethargy, Finish Sweep : Win Over Portland Extends First-Round Streak to 18-0 SAM McMANIS, Times Staff Writer
Despite a Sweep, Knicks Have Seen Enough of Barkley ANTHONY COTTON, The Washington Post
N. Torrance Revenges Mira Costa Defeat in Ocean 'Pay-Back,' 9-7 ROB FERNAS, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Coaches Plead Innocent in Drug Case : Accused in Probe of Alleged Steroid Use by S. Carolina Athletes From Associated Press
High School Baseball Roundup
IN BRIEF : Isiah Thomas May Miss Bucks Game From Times wire services
Umpire Defends Walkout : Veteran Official Says Abuse From CSUN Prompted Departure GARY KLEIN, Times Staff Writer
Dodgers Pull Out a 4-3 Win : Cardinals Come Up Short After Guerrero Leaves With Injury ROSS NEWHAN, Times Staff Writer
Motor Racing / Shav Glick : Veterans Believe They Can End Gordon's Domination in Stadium Races Shav Glick
Guadalajara Defender Scores Key Goal for Chile in 2-1 Soccer Win AL PRESTON, Special to The Times
IN BRIEF : Sancho Signs With the Chiefs From Times wire services
A Harmonic Convergence : Business and Pleasure Mix Nicely for Mike Dempsey, the Reigning World Wheelchair Ping-Pong Champion and President of His Own Company JEFF MEYERS, Times Staff Writer
Lenzi's International Diving Debut Finds Him in the Lead Associated Press
Bishop Montgomery sophomore Armando Cervantes pitched a...
Larking Honored in Tennis
He's Still a Hit With Horsehide : But Ex-Major Leaguer Hank Allen Figures to Strike Out With His Longshot in Kentucky Derby BILL CHRISTINE, Times Staff Writer
Tennis Roundup : Wilander Takes Yet Another Embarrassing Fall From Associated Press
Zungul Accents 7-4 Victory DON PATTERSON
RAISING THE BID : Up-and-Coming Tennis Programs Such as SDSU's Wonder How to Continue the Ascent DAVE McKIBBEN
So, What If It's Easy for Easy Goer? Jim Murray
High School Roundup : Lowly Channel Islands Takes It Out on Top-Ranked Newbury Park, 17-1
John Farrell Pitches to Within 3 Outs of No-Hitter; Indians Top Royals 3-1 From Associated Press
Prep Softball Roundup : Tustin Tightens Title Race After Beating Saddleback DONNA CARTER, Times Staff Writer
Buena Park Man Called to Testify in Rose Investigation From Times Wire Services
Easy Goer Draws Far Outside Post Position : Final Derby Workout Times Bolster Comparison to Secretariat in '73 From Associated Press
With Mays, Just Seeing a Little Magic Wasn't Always Believing
Borquez, Lawson Select Colleges
Services Held for John Thomason, Fumbler in Riegels' Famed Run Associated Press
Northridge Nears Goal in Fund-Raising Drive MIKE HISERMAN, Times Staff Writer
Memphis State football Coach Charlie Bailey resigned amid...
Top Gymnast in City Bound for Stanford
UC Irvine Notebook / Elliott Teaford : He's Unlikely Big Man in Anteaters' Lineup Elliott Teaford
Occidental Basketball Job Taken by Newhall SAM FARMER, Times Staff Writer
Smitty Comes Home : Former Loyola Assistant Chris Smith Returns to Coach the Lions Nine and Being Back Has Been Like a Family Reunion ALAN DROOZ, Times Staff Writer
Prep Baseball Roundup : Anaheim Completes Turnaround TOM HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
Horse Racing / Bill Christine : Worst Derby Entry Ever? Great Redeemer a Solid Contender Bill Christine
Stanford Freshman Takes Pac-10 Golf Title; Arizona State Wins
NEWS
$25,000 to $300,000 Apiece : 500 Will Share $43 Million in BKK Landfill Suit Settlement MIKE WARD, Times Staff Writer
Old-Timers' Contests : Rodeo Cowboy, 66, Shows He Still Knows the Ropes From Times Wire Services
Soviet Trade Unions to Get Right to Strike Under Draft Law From Reuters
Car Odors May Be Caused by a Fungus RALPH VARTABEDIAN, Times Staff Writer
Orient Express Chugs In as Winner Again David Nelson
Right to Privacy vs. Rights of Landlord JEFFREY S. KLEIN
Bruin Volleyball Coach Cautious : Tough Stanford Stands in Way as UCLA Heads for Title No. 13 STEVEN FLEISCHMAN, Times Staff Writer
Norwalk Balks at Design of Freeway Off-Ramps RICK HOLGUIN, Times Staff Writer
Gay Community Rallies to Support Accused Therapist DAVID HALDANE, Times Staff Writer
Releaguing Proposal Wins Schools' Approval JOHN LYNCH, Times Staff Writer
Snapshots of Lucille Ball as a Family Person, Career Woman JOSEPH N. BELL
AT THE EYE OF A STORM IN IRVINE : A More-or-Less Typical Irvine Couple Fight to Preserve Gay Protection in City's Unique Human Rights Ordinance HERMAN WONG, Times Staff Writer
Students Push Through Police Lines in Beijing March DAVID HOLLEY, Times Staff Writer
Assault Gun Ban Sent to Governor From Times Wire Services
Ex-Officials Seek S. Pasadena Vote
The State
Key Figure in Wright Oil Deal Testifies Before Panel WILLIAM J. EATON, Times Staff Writer
Norwalk : Agency Votes Funds to Help Remodel Shopping Center
Malibu : Development Approved
February Airline Performance : On-time Performance Record Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Dallas Jamison and Rick VanderKnyff / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Leavett Biles, Steven Nelson, Thomas Penix, Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
The World
Bush Denies Role in Deal on Contra Aid : Never Linked Support for Rebels, Honduras Aid, President Says From Associated Press
Overhaul of Gambling Law Shelved a Year JAMES M. GOMEZ
Shorter Break, Longer Hours Are Ordered for North Jurors From a Times Staff Writer
Supreme Court to Announce Decision on Prop. 103 Today PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writer
CHECKING OUT : Success Story at Sylmar School BARBARA BRONSON GRAY
Koop Tells White House He'll Leave Office in July From Associated Press
Senate Rejects Defense Cuts to Aid Schools From United Press International
SOUTHLAND : No Winner; Lotto Pot $12 Million From Times wire services
The Nation
CHECKING OUT : One Choice That Didn't Fit the Pupil BARBARA BRONSON GRAY
Bradley Records Given to SEC; Council Probe Opens BILL BOYARSKY and FRANK CLIFFORD, Times Staff Writers
Take Animal Torture Seriously
Hailstorms Kill 157 in China Over 10 Days From Associated Press
The State
'Paternalistic' Letter Spurs Reply
I look forward to each issue of Nuestro Tiempo. I am Anglo...
Bennett Outlines Anti-Drug Plan : States Should Seize Autos, Fine Parents, Jail Offenders, He Says DOUGLAS JEHL, Times Staff Writer
Shuttle Ready to Go; Officials Scan Weather THOMAS H. MAUGH II, Times Science Writer
Anaheim Offer Would Put Arena on Jail Site LONN JOHNSTON and DAVE LESHER, Times Staff Writers
A Matter of Values, Political Semantics DANA PARSONS, Times Staff Writer
Bush Appears Unyielding on NATO Missiles JAMES GERSTENZANG, Times Staff Writer
May Impose Curbs, Roh Warns Korea Radicals KARL SCHOENBERGER, Times Staff Writer
Coastal Panel to Drop Sewer District Suit : County Will Be Able to Sell Bonds at Lower Interest Rates DARYL KELLEY, Times Staff Writer
Urban Adventures
Council Names Head of Library Services
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Routes to Retirement : Different Approaches, Varying Results JIM SCHACHTER, Schachter is a Times staff writer.
Arab Kills 2 Israelis on a Jerusalem Street : Outraged Government Links Rampage to Arafat Visit in France DANIEL WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
Venice : Venice Pier Grant OKd
Miszczak's Hamburgers : Poles Eager for Piece of Free Market CHARLES T. POWERS, Times Staff Writer
The Times Poll : Most Older Persons Say They're Happy With Lives ANNE C. ROARK, Times Staff Writer
I wanted to congratulate the Los Angeles Times for this...
The State
Simple Tool Shuts Off Gas in a Snap LYNN SIMROSS
UCLA Softballers Try Weak Beavers, Dangerous Ducks
Letter Complains of Lack of Meeting : Governor Riled by Bush's Calif. Schedule From United Press International
The World : New Muslim Death Threat
WORLD : Riot Police Block S. Korean Rally From Times wire services
When the Big One comes, they'll be the ones to look for. DOUG SMITH
U.S. Median Age at New High, 32.3, as Baby Boomers Mature From Associated Press
S. Africa Parliament Vote Scheduled for Sept. 6 From Times Wire Services
Mildew Takes Bite of China Farmer's Cache From Associated Press
The World
The Nation : Bush to Veto Compromise Wage Hike Bill
The World
NATION : Violence Mars Sit-In at University From Times wire services
U.S. Seeks Ways to Win Race for Highly Defined TV ART PINE, Times Staff Writer
China Students Stage Another Huge Rally From Associated Press
Bush Is Expected to Nominate Top Elected Official in St. Louis County as INS Chief LEE MAY, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
FOCUS : These Hills Aren't Just for Kings Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Dallas Jamison and Rick VanderKnyff / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Leavett Biles, Steven Nelson, Thomas Penix, Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Book Review : The Beat Goes On--in a Fictional Way RICHARD EDER, Times Book Critic
Norwalk : College Districting Proposal to Appear on Nov. 7 Ballot
Santa Monica : Photographers Plan Trip
South Gate : $46,400 Allocated for Anti-Gang Instruction
Paramount : Teachers Reach Agreement on Contract, Avoid Strike
Alternative Fuels Called a Global Warming Risk From Associated Press
Prop. 103 Wins Unanimous OK : State Atty. Gen. Hails 'Home Run for Consumers' PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writer
The State : Lawmakers' Raise Gains
The World
Cinco de Mayo Festivities Planned
5 Arabs Shot by Angry Israeli Settlers From Reuters
Lynwood : Assistant City Manager Resigns for Consulting Job
The World
Ivanhoe School Marks 100th Anniversary
Long Beach OKs Plans for 16-Dealer $57-Million Auto Mall Near Freeway BETTINA BOXALL, Times Staff Writer
A Moving Decision : Most Seniors Prefer to Stay Put in Their Homes, but When They Don't, They Head Out of the Big City DICK TURPIN, Turpin is a former real estate editor of The Times.
Park Ground Broken for Holocaust Memorial MATHIS CHAZANOV, Times Staff Writer
The Special Years : 50 And Beyond: The Time Of Your Life
The House : Budget Battle
Rejects Claims That Area Homes Are Worthless : Board Upholds Property Taxes for Dunes MEG SULLIVAN, Times Staff Writer
Pasadena : Parole Site Still Considered
Weapons Makers Face Protracted Downturn RALPH VARTABEDIAN, Times Staff Writer
Out-Waiting Weather, Atlantis Streaks Aloft From Times Wire Services
Lebanon Truce to Resume, Arab League Envoy Says From Associated Press
Court Releases 2 Czech Dissidents From Reuters
Arafat Aide Slain in Lebanon; Another Remains in Coma From Times Wire Services
Panel OKs Bills on Use of Prop. 99 Funds DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, Times Staff Writer
City Moves to Protect Its History MEG SULLIVAN, Times Staff Writer
Community : Olmos Wins Image Award From Group
Education : Student Speaks in Powerful Voice BILL BILLITER, Times Staff Writer
Mail Offers May Confuse Recipients DON G. CAMPBELL
Santa Monica : Residential Projects OKd
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : The Insurance Gap : The Question for Many: Should I buy or Retain Supplemental Medicare Coverage? BILL SING, Sing is a Times staff writer.
WORLD : New Caledonia Party Leader Killed From Times wire services
Jail Term Sought in Councilman's Truancy Case LEE HARRIS, Times Staff Writer
Odds & Ends From Around the Valley : It's My Party and I'll Star if I Want to Compiled by Marci Slade
Jogger Attacked in Central Park Awakes, Speaks From Associated Press
Hatching of Chicks Was a Tall Order From Reuters
NATION : 21 Striking Coal Miners Arrested From Times wire services
Turner to Resign as Liberal Party Leader in Canada From Associated Press
Plan for California Seal of Approval on Produce Hit RICHARD C. PADDOCK, Times Staff Writer
Cavazos Cites Scores, Says U.S. Education Is Stagnating From Associated Press
Adopt-a-Student Program Sees Results : At Nimitz, Now It's Cool to Be Studious ROCHELLE WILKERSON, Times Staff Writer
Praise in Memory of Cam Briglio
Hinckley Seeks Life Abroad, Lawyer Says From Associated Press
Respiratory Ailments Are Common in Cats DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : The Time of Their Lives SHERRY ANGEL, Angel is a Times staff editor in Orange County
Altadena : 5 Council Members Picked
Beverly Hills Aims at Governor, Bans Assault Weapons MATHIS CHAZANOV, Times Staff Writer
Court Tells Army to Reinstate Gay; Skips Wider Issue KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
The State
Doing Time : Camp Glenn Rockey Gives Juvenile Offenders a Chance to Fight Back ANNETTE KONDO, Kondo is a San Gabriel free-lance writer
U.S. Figures on Radioactive Dust Disputed From Associated Press
School District Faces Deficit Spending If Enrollment Rate Slows MARTHA L. WILLMAN, Times Staff Writer
A Day To Remember
A Feast for Post-Modern L.A. Appetites BOB SIPCHEN, Times Staff Writer
Seabrook Nuclear Plant Moves Step Closer to License From Associated Press
With Luck He Got America, Too DEBORAH CHRISTENSEN
Pasadena : D.A. Honors 3 Residents
Notebook / Sam Farmer : String of Conference Track Titles Ends for Glendale SAM FARMER
NATION : Typical U.S. Family a Whit Over 2 1/2 From Times wire services
Campaign Finance Reports Filed in Compton : Builder Gave Thousands to Incumbents MICHELE FUETSCH, Times Staff Writer
Mountain Gear Firm Files for Bankruptcy as 4 Lawsuits Loom DENISE HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
China Police Seal Off Beijing Square as Students March DAVID HOLLEY, Times Staff Writer
LOCAL : Driver Held in Antelope Fwy. Death From Times staff and wire service reports
Ecology-Minded Greens Sprout an 'Anti-Party' Valley Chapter MICHAEL ARKUSH, Times Staff Writer
Azusa : Torres Opposes Expansion
Drivers Insist That the Best Defense Is a Defense JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Friendly Fun : At Any Age, Being Single Can Be Exciting, Lonely KATHLEEN DOHENY, Doheny is a free-lance writer.
Oppose Westchester Development : Homeowners May Go to Court to Save Bluffs JULIO MORAN, Times Staff Writer
Pornography Ruling Provokes Mixed Response BOB BAKER, Times Staff Writer
Long Beach : Renters of Rat-Infested House Win $62,500 in Suit
Monrovia OKs Plan for Peck Road Industrial Area SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, Times Staff Writer
Cinco de Mayo : Student Dancers Tap Into Folk Tradition VICTORIA BARCELONA, Barcelona is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Volunteerism : 'There are a million things to do; you can take your pick' SUSAN CHRISTIAN, Christian is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Wine Industry Finds Taxes Sweet, but Foes Say the Grape Is Sour RICHARD C. PADDOCK, Times Staff Writer
Santa Monica : Motel Expansion Rejected
Clean-Fuel Program Goals Now Appear Unattainable LARRY B. STAMMER and MAURA DOLAN, Times Environmental Writers
Long Beach : Jury Awards $33,000 in Police Wrongful Death Suit
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Getaway Guide to 'Woopie' Weekends : Well Off Older People (Age 50 to 65) Are Very Active Trekkers. Not Only Do They Have More Disposable Money, They Also Have the Time to Spend It. And Spend It They Do. BILL HUGHES, Hughes is a regular contributor to The Times' travel section.
Montebello Voters Reject Eminent Domain Proposals JAMES M. GOMEZ, Times Staff Writer
Prospects for Gorbachev Reforms? Cheney Backpedals Slightly JOHN M. BRODER, Times Staff Writer
Once-Jumbled Zoo Has a Direction--Southwest PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
CONSUMERS : Auction Ads: Let Buyers Beware DAVID STREITFELD, The Washington Post
Santa Monica : Moratorium on Building
Back on Track : Forgotten Train Car Turns Out to Be a Nugget of Americana DOUG SMITH, Times Staff Writer
Community : Ritchie Valens Music Scholarships Awarded
Cinco de Mayo : Wide Range of Festivities Scheduled for Southland RICHARD ESPOSITO
Historical Society Writes Last Page on Headquarters : Privately Funded Group Will Sell Mansion to Relieve Cash Crunch ROBERT CHOW, Times Staff Writer
Design Center Spots Unused, Foes of Parking Garage Say RON RUSSELL, Times Staff Writer
Fighting Barracuda, White Sea Bass Hit in Wide Area DAN STANTON
DMV Opening Office at Simi Civic Center
Fireman Abandons Labor Leaders, Tries to Negotiate as 1-Man Union RICHARD LEE COLVIN, Times Staff Writer
WORLD : 5 Marines Killed in Copter Crash From Times wire services
Fallen Athlete Faces His Biggest Challenge : Former Olympic Runner Is Working to Beat Alcoholism, Rejoin Team CHRIS WOODYARD, Times Staff Writer
West Covina Remains in Limbo on Public Works Backlog CRAIG QUINTANA, Times Staff Writer
Westwood : Rhoads Scholarship Fund
Attorney Wins 1 Case, Loses 3 on Fast Track MIKE WARD, Times Staff Writer
Porno Case Is Dismissed; L.A. Diversity Cited KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
LOCAL : GOP State Sen. Marian Bergeson to Run for Lieutenat Governor in 1990 From Times staff and wire service reports
W. Hollywood Orders Study of Police Force Costs RON RUSSELL, Times Staff Writer
In Salang Pass, No Villagers Are Left to Hear Songs of Love MARK FINEMAN, Times Staff Writer
North Guilty on 3 Counts : Ex-Marine at Center of Iran-Contra Affair Faces 10 Yrs. : Shows No Emotion at Jury Ruling From Times Wire Services
Warhol's 'Marilyn Monroe' Fetches Record $4 Million SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Times Art Writer
Sports Talk : Cal State Latina Track Star Aims Beyond Finish Line Fernando Dominguez
Junior Leagues Assn. Meets in Anaheim MARY LOU LOPER, Times Staff Writer
Occidental's Sibling Revelry SAM FARMER, Times Staff Writer
Forecasters of Future Ignore Human Folly Jack Smith
Pasadena : Thomson Reelected Mayor
Sihanouk Willing to Join Regime in Cambodia : Sets Conditions to Return as Head of State in Deal Apart From Rebel Allies CHARLES P. WALLACE, Times Staff Writer
Culver City : Intersection Study OKd
Long Beach : Police Union Leader's Pay Frozen in Rift With Chief
The State
SportsScope : Broncos to Challenge League Baseball Leaders
NATION : Ex-Guard Executed for Girl's Death From Times wire services
The World
Teen Center Kept Alive Despite Concerns LISA TURNER, Times Staff Writer
San Bernardino Mayor Loses Reelection Bid From Associated Press
Heavy Metal : Whittier Gym Attracts Hard-Core Lifters With Their Hard Rock Music, Smell of Sweat, Look of Steroids DICK WAGNER, Times Staff Writer
Arguelles Ends 25 Years on Bench PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writer
CONSUMERS : A Brush With Responsibility LYNN SIMROSS, Times Staff Writer
Sheriff's Aides Assail Him for Actions in Salcido Case From Associated Press
The World
Designer of video scanning system for child-care centers finds it's a hard sell. MARY LOU FULTON, Times Staff Writer
Seminar Underscores Growing Problem : Educators Search for Ways to Aid Drug Babies ELIZABETH LU, Times Staff Writer
Stock Market Throws Reader for a Loss HERB HAIN
1952 Sex-Change Operations Made Her a Celebrity : Christine Jorgensen, 62, Dies of Cancer JACK JONES, Times Staff Writer
Environmentalists Cite Concerns Over Putting Campus on Taylor Ranch Site JESSE KATZ, Times Staff Writer
CHECKING OUT : When Benefits of Private Schools Don't Match Costs, Some Parents Are Finding Parity in Public Education BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, Gray is a Van Nuys free-lance writer
Arafat Declines to Clarify Stand on PLO Charter RONE TEMPEST, Times Staff Writer
Defense Agency Appointee From Associated Press
Tribute to Immigrant Ancestors MYRA V. GORMLEY
SOUTHLAND : Ex-Prosecutor Evelle Younger Dies From Times wire services
Ty Miller, Santa Monica High School senior midfielder, has...
'I don't trust anyone anymore. God is the one who takes care of everything.' ASHLEY DUNN, Times Staff Writer
The Arts : Ancient Aztec Dances Revived Near Olvera St.
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Services: We've Got the Numbers : Southern California Supports Numerous Not-for Profit Services Available to Persons Over 50. Here Are a Few of the More Prominent Groups, Resources and Government Services GREGORY SOKOLOWSKI, Sokolowski is a Times staff editor
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Busy, Active, Happy : Not Only Are People Living Longer, but a New Times Poll Finds That Most Seniors Feel That They Are Also Living Better ANNE C. ROARK, Roark is a Times staff writer.
Ex-Oxnard College Chief Appointed to Run Museum
Postal Pressure : Human Rights Group's 1,300 Letters Pay Off; Benin Releases Prisoner GERRY BRAILO SPENCER, Times Staff Writer
Daughter of World-Class Triple Jumper Just Like Dad MITCH POLIN, Times Staff Writer
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : The Money Market : Companies Used to Fear That Targeting Older Consumers Would Saddle Them With a Dowdy Image. Now They Are Targeting the Age Group That Marketers Like to Refer to as Silver or Golden JEANNE BOYER, Boyer is a Riverside free-lance writer.
Politics : Latino Caucus Goes After At-Large Election System LEO C. WOLINSKY, Times Staff Writer
Notebook : Buena Streak at 20 Behind Maher's Pitching, Hitting Sean Waters
Site for Symphony Bash Is Also Sight to Behold (and Be Sold) ANN CONWAY
The Scene: Tuesday night's premiere for "Earth Girls Are... KEVIN ALLMAN
Alberghetti's Story, Songs Delight PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Celebratin Cinco De Mayo Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Dallas Jamison and Rick VanderKnyff / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Leavett Biles, Steven Nelson, Thomas Penix, Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Calendar RICHARD ESPOSITO
Imprisoned Art : Venice High Puts Frequently Vandalized Myrna Loy Statue Under Lock and Key JOHN L. MITCHELL, Times Staff Writer
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : New Beginings : The age of retirement can be an age of creativity and growth JONATHAN PETERSON, Peterson is a Times staff writer.
Pomona Ousts Wilson as City Administrator CRAIG QUINTANA, Times Staff Writer
GOP Activist Bob Larkin to Challenge Cathie Wright ALAN C. MILLER, Times Staff Writer
'Not Just Another T-Shirt' : Teen Fashion Mavens Give Mixed Marks to BHHS Casual Wear JOHN L. MITCHELL, Times Staff Writer
Alcohol on Trial : A First-of-Its-Kind Case Looks at Who Should Pay Price for Mother's Drinking JONI H. BLACKMAN, Blackman is a free-lance writer who lives in Seattle
Irwindale Again Sues Development Specialist EDMUND NEWTON, Times Staff Writer
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : Handy and Helpful : Special Products That Help Reduce the Hassle Factor of Certain Daily Tasks ROBIN TUCKER, Tucker is a Times staff writer.
Compton : Renewal Director's Firing Was Improper, Board Rules
Case of 2 Brothers Accused in Shooting to Go to Jury ESTHER SCHRADER, Times Staff Writer
Moorpark, Oxnard Colleges End Search for Presidents GERRY BRAILO SPENCER, Times Staff Writer
STEADY DIET : Buena High Baseball Players Decide to Hit Lightly at the Lunch Counter, Preferring Instead to Feast on a Long Line of Channel League Opponents STEVE HENSON, Times Staff Writer
THE SPECIAL YEARS : 50 AND BEYOND: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE : You Can Go Home Again--and Kids Are : As Many Young Adults Face Skyrocketing Housing Costs, Loss of Jobs and Divorces, the Family Hearth Has Become a Safety Net PATRICK MOTT, Mott is a Times staff writer.
Cinco de Mayo : Restaurateur Shares Mole Recipe to Brighten Cinco de Mayo Party BARBARA HANSEN, Times Staff Writer
Cable TV Firms Will Expand Simulcasts VICTOR VALLE, Times Staff Writer
Royal Treatment for a Faded Castle : Pasadena Landmark to Be Restored ASHLEY DUNN, Times Staff Writer
Nuestro Tiempo
The Arts : His Art Imitates the Life Los Lobos Sings About JESSE KATZ, Times Staff Writer
The art auction held at Ron's in Laguna on April 18 netted...
Lalo Schifrin Takes Bow as Director of Orchestra SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, Times Staff Writer
People And Events EDWARD J. BOYER
Beverly Hills : Low-Cost Lunches Available
FIRST AT LAST : Ventura College Finally Emerges From Shadow of Oxnard, Wins a WSC Baseball Championship RALPH NICHOLS, Times Staff Writer
Two Jurists : Reynoso Is Busier Than Ever After His Defeat at Polls PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Surf Rock's History Wrapped Up by a Longtime Devotee Mike Boehm
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Dundee II' No Hit at Home DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Jarvi to Conduct Final L.A. Philharmonic Program
JAZZ REVIEW : Elias' Promising Start to a Promising Week DON HECKMAN
'United States' Takes Up the San Diego Step EILEEN SONDAK
'How to Get Ahead in Advertising': Here's the Beef BART MILLS
Music Reviews : Marlboro Musicians Close Laguna Chamber Season CHRIS PASLES
JAZZ / DIRK SUTRO : Bud Shank Drops Cool Jazz for Something That's Hotter DIRK SUTRO
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Coming to Westwood: The Promenade? 'Movies,' 'Accomplice' Ready to Move East DON SHIRLEY
Exit Lines ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Mastergate' Seeks a Summer Home in D.C. JAY SHARBUTT, Times Staff Writer
'Shelter' Shows the Arabs' View to the Israelis DANIEL WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer
TV REVIEW : America's Problem: Non-Thinking Students MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
ART REVIEW : Peter Shelton's Eccentric Shapes at La Jolla CATHY CURTIS, Times Staff Writer
Tv & Video ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stephen King's Reign of Terror FRANK LOVECE
The Heat Is On: ABC Drops Two Tabloid TV Specials : Unprecedented Network Moves Come Amid Sponsors' Concern About Offending Viewers JAY SHARBUTT and DIANE HAITHMAN, Times Staff Writers
Tv & Video ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Marlboro Group Closes Laguna Series CHRIS PASLES, Times Staff Writer
Music Reviews : Brown Leads L.A. Chamber Orchestra in Season Finale JOHN HENKEN
Performance Space to Open Where Highways Meet JAN BRESLAUER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Ancient Strains on Tanita Tikaram's Heart CHRIS WILLMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Depeche Mode 101' Is an Oil-Water Mixture That Treats Band Unfairly CHRIS WILLMAN
Highways' First Season Begins With Series of Short Works
THEATER REVIEW : Cast of 2 Excels as 'Illuminati' Bashes Church NANCY CHURNIN
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
First Off . . . ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Family Ties of Producer Jack Cummings CHARLES CHAMPLIN, Times Arts Editor
Pacific Symphony Taking Classics to Latino Community CHRIS PASLES, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Spiegel Inc.: The nation's largest direct marketer said...
P.M. BRIEFING : Most Pesticide Exports Untracked From Times wire services
Management at Herald Works on Buyout Plan JESUS SANCHEZ, Times Staff Writer
CMS Enhancements' earnings for its third quarter ended...
Nation
Some Japanese Goods May Get 100% Tariffs ART PINE, Times Staff Writer
Financial Markets : Credit : Treasury's Debt Plan Depresses Bond Prices From Associated Press
Santa Margarita Co. Will Develop More of Its Own Buildings MICHAEL FLAGG, Times Staff Writer
Home-Grown Projects in Rancho Santa Margarita
Economy's Moderate Pace Gets Nod From Fed : Analysts See Report as Sign That Interest Rates Are Likely to Remain Steady From Associated Press
California
Target Japan for Trade Sanctions, Senators Warn : Put Nation on List or Face Political Backlash in U.S., Panel Tells Administration ART PINE, Times Staff Writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Conference OKs Chemical Secrecy From Times wire services
EC Report Calls U.S. Trade Act Discriminatory From Associated Press
April Auto Sales Suggest Market Has Slowed Down LESLIE ERINGAARD, Times Staff Writer
Nation
PacifiCare Health Systems Inc., a Cypress-based operator...
P.M. BRIEFING : Notre Dame Given $33 Million From Times wire services
Campeau Files Complaint Over Sales Price of Units Sold to May From the Associated Press
Airbus Industrie Order: Trans European Airways signed a...
Varco International Inc. of Orange reported net income of...
Drabinsky Seeks New Partners: Garth Drabinsky, chairman of...
Medstone International Inc. reported first-quarter net...
Magellan Explores, Organizes Data Lawrence J. Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Financial Markets : Currency : Dollar Edges Up Despite Intervention; Gold Rises From Associated Press
Nation
Administration Is United on Trade, Mosbacher Says From United Press International
Nation
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Commodities : Grain Prices Rise in Wake of New U.S. Sales to Soviets From Associated Press
Mexican Steelworkers Agree to Job Cuts From the Associated Press
Ways Sought to Extend V-22 Tilt-Rotor Work From United Press International
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks : Traders Take Wary Attitude; Dow Dips 9.16 From Times Wire Services
Commodities Probe Hits Markets in N.Y. From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Major Store Chains Post April Sales Tallies; Easing of Spending Seen From Times wire services
California
Korea Growth 'Crisis' Spurs Talks From Reuters
Firm to Close More Plants: National Semiconductor Corp...
Bell May Stop Work on V-22: Bell Helicopter Textron will...
California
P.M. BRIEFING : Commute a Mexico City Challenge From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : It's On Again for Actor's Vt. Tax Bill From Times wire services
Congressmen Seek Re-Regulation of Cable TV From Associated Press
Met Life Buys 10% of CS First Boston From Associated Press
Counterfeit Items Harder to Detect, Magazine Warns From Reuters
Nation
Pan Am Corp.: The New York company reported a...
Microsemi Corp. earnings for its second quarter ended...
USAir announced a $1.3-billion deal with McDonnell Douglas...
Tax Freedom Day Marks the End of Uncle Sam's Cut From United Press International
Deadline Is Set for Eastern Bids; Shuttle Offer Made ROBERT E. DALLOS and HENRY WEINSTEIN, Times Staff Writers
L.a. County
Tourism / Leisure Time Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
L.A. County
Logging Protester Claims Credit for Tree Spiking From United Press International
First Executive Will Sell Unit to Boost Capital : Controversial Insurance Firm to Take Loss in Deal BILL SING, Times Staff Writer
City Allegedly Violates Copyright : Warner Tries to Zap, Bam Batmobile in Las Cruces From Associated Press
Jacobs, Amway Buy 10.3% of Avon Stock GEORGE WHITE, Times Staff Writer
Milken, Family Are Honored for Gifts to Charity DOUGLAS FRANTZ, Times Staff Writer
'Outplacement' Softens Blow of Hitting Bricks : Irvine Firm Among Those That Help Find New Beginnings for the Terminated MAUREEN FAN, Times Staff Writer
David Ogilvy's Solace: A Legend Can't Be Sold BRUCE HOROVITZ, Times Staff Writer
Trump Discloses Sale of Caesars Stake: Donald J. Trump has...
Economy Sinking, Argentina Lets Its Currency Float From Reuters
High-Tech Spaceship May Replace Empty Carrousel at Disneyland : TOURISM/LEISURE TIME Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
FOOD
Pondering the Uncertain Fate of Patrician Vintages in a 6-Pack Society DAN BERGER, Times Wine Writer
Main Dishes With Foreign Flavors JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery. and
Appliance Upgrades Highlight Housewares Show MINNIE BERNARDINO, Times Staff Writer
Look to the Fabulous Flavors and Low-Calorie Counts of Sorbets DIANA STURGIS, Sturgis is test kitchen director for Food & Wine Magazine. and
Culinary Jewel of Dana Point Resort BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Smith is a free-lance restaurant reviewer in Orange County .
Times for Steaming Vegetables JOAN DRAKE, Times Staff Writer
A Very Dressed-Up Version of Spanish Rice Gets a Start From a Mix
Flavor Combos Make Preparation Easy DIANA SHAW, Shaw is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles.
Showbiz Likes Them Best: Smother Bros. 'Scale Back' Vintner Careers DAN BERGER, Times Wine Writer
The How-To's of Measuring Recipe Ingredients JOAN DRAKE, Times Staff Writer
Rooted in the Old Ways : Organic Farmers are enjoying their season in the sun now that concerns over presence of pesticides in produce are high. DANIEL P. PUZO, Times Staff Writer
Ole! Taking the Fat Out of Popular Mexican Dishes TONI TIPTON
Easy Microwave Preparation for Herbed Chicken Casserole
Oat-Bran Fans Enjoy Muffins Made Without Egg ROSE DOSTI, Times Staff Writer
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