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What happened on April 01, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
A Hot Film Property : Andie MacDowell, star of 'sex, lies, and videotape,' opts for small-budget films and ignores major studio bids DAVID GRITTEN
Primitive Art: Breaking New Ground : 'ART/artifact,' at UCLA, examines the degree of racism and the image of white superiority in past exhibitions of African objects WILLIAM WILSON
Another Perspective on Hollywood Aesthetics Re "An...
Religious Stereotypes
Chef Claude Segal: The Next King of Spas? COLMAN ANDREWS
Avant-Garde Posters Reveal Lesser-Known Side of Soviet Art LISBET NILSON
Bernstein's Beethoven, After the Wall HERBERT GLASS
Wild Style:
King of the Genre
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'Party' Time
Arms Control Pat H. Broeske \f7
King of the Genre Pat H. Broeske \f7
I Led 3 Wives John M. Wilson \f7
Station's New Format Exiles Listeners to Generic Radioland Randy Lews
Yes, There Is a Downtown Kathie Jenkins
'Party' Time Joh n M. Wilson \f7
Cinema Messages
Cinema Messages As a disabled person, I am concerned...
*** DEPECHE MODE "Violator" Sire/Reprise : Album scale: one star (poor) to five (a classic.) STEVE HOCHMAN
Art and Rap Lyrics
Videocassette Ratings
Overlooked? John M. Wilson
Films going into production: David Pecchia \f7
The Next C & W Legends? STEVE HOCHMAN
Hoping to Score Stacy Jenel Smith \f7
The Legion of Depeche Mode : The band's bleak and danceable alternative rock attracts a devoted Southland following DENNIS HUNT
Mission U.K.'s New Video Form: Surveillance Rock PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Worth The Wait:
Theoretical Physics, Hollywood and Hawking : With a little help from Steven Spielberg, the physicist's best-selling 'A Brief History of Time' is being brought to the screen DAVID GRITTEN
Most Viewers Will Have to Wait and See
United Kingdom's Transatlantic Flight of Jazz Fantasy LEONARD FEATHER
A Growing Appetite for Bistros in the City of Light COLMAN ANDREWS
Mixing Blunt Words With New Age Serenity : Kitaro, the once-reticent composer/performer, is now voicing opinions that may offend some in his Japanese homeland DON HECKMAN
A Tiny Fee ($100 per Band) and Lots of Exposure : Orange County rock 'n' roll groups go deep into the heart of Texas for a big wingding, and find the scene more to their liking JIM WASHBURN
Proposed Dance Series at LATC Stirs Controversy Over Fees : Choreographers criticize producers for poor planning, passing costs along to artists DOUGLAS SADOWNICK
CNN: Far From Broken, but They're Fixing It : Entering its second decade, Cable News Network is making changes--and drawing criticism--in a bid for ratings JANE HALL
Breaking Down the Asian Stereotype JANICE ARKATOV
October Quake Proves Hard Act to Follow for S.F.'s Established ACT JESS BRAVIN
Live From Monterey Park . . . : Ocean Star--where the seafood isn't just fresh, it's still swimming MAX JACOBSON
Dueling Arts Centers : Neighboring Antelope Valley cities of Lancaster and Palmdale refuse to share an arts center. Each is planning to build a theater of about 700 seats, and the two venues may end up competing for audiences as well as performers. DAVID COLKER
An Irrepressible Sense of Improvisation Keeps Gronk Grinning SHAUNA SNOW
Ballet of Los Angeles Finally Plays L.A. DANIEL CARIAGA
On the Stage, an April Filled With Spring Openings JANICE ARKATOV
Highwaymen : On the Road Again : Cash, Nelson, Jennings and Kristofferson--the last of the Nashville legends?--tour with hard-edged brand of country music ROBERT HILBURN
The Upheaval in San Francisco Theater : There's 'a turnover in generations' as many of the Old Guard leave the scene JESS BRAVIN
Cable Comedy's War: Who'll Laugh Last? : HA! comes on line today, but is the cable world big enough for two laugh channels? LAWRENCE CHRISTON
Art and Rap Lyrics
Art and Rap Lyrics
BOOKS
GOOD OLD BOY AND THE WITCH OF YAZOO by Willie Morris (Yoknapatawpha Press, P.O. Box 248, Oxford, Miss., 38655: $15.95; 164 pp.) Sonja Bolle
A Son Named Aram, a Father Named Bill ARAM SAROYAN
HOTEL DEATH And Other Tales by John Perreault (Sun & Moon Press: $16.95, cloth; $10.95 , paper; 213 pp.) Sonja Bolle
THE LOST WORLD by Arthur Conan Doyle (Academy Chicago Publishers: $4.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
WATER TO WINE: : THE METAMORPHOSIS OF L. A. : MATERIAL DREAMS Southern California Through the 1920s by Kevin Starr (Oxford University Press: $21.95; 424 pp.) Norman Corwin, Corwin, visiting professor at USC's School of Journalism, is working with Paul Conrad on a collection of Conrad's cartoons of the Reagan years. Corwin's latest book is "Trivializing America." and
DINOSAUR PLOTS And Other Intrigues of Natural History by Leonard Krishtalka (Avon: $8.95, illustrated) CHARLES SOLOMON
Asia Awakes, America Sleeps : PACIFIC DESTINY Inside Asia Today by Robert Elegant (Crown: $24.95; 511 pp.; 0-517-57234-6) Barbara Lloyd McMichael, McMichael is the editor for Asia Pacific Weekly, a regional publication in the Pacific Northwest. and
CAMPING WITH THE PRINCE And Other Tales of Science in Africa by Thomas A. Bass (Houghton Mifflin: $19.95; 282 pp.) David Lamb
INTIMACY by Susan Chace (Plume: $7.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
Morley Safer, Live From Ho Chi Minh City : FLASHBACKS On Returning to Vietnam by Morley Safer (Random House: $18.95; 224 pp.) Jeff Danziger, Danziger is an editorial cartoonist and a Vietnam veteran
AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD by Kazuo Ishiguro (Vintage: $8.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
NOBODY LIVES FOREVER by Edna Buchanan (Random House: $17.95; 241 pp.) Sonja Bolle
ROOM TEMPERATURE by Nicholson Baker Grove Weidenfeld: $16.95; 144 pp. Michael Harris
THE YEARS OF LYNDON JOHNSON: Volume II, Means of Ascent by Robert A. Caro (Alfred A. Knopf: $24.95; 512 pp.) Jim Finley
The Vietnamese on Vietnam and America : HEARTS OF SORROW Vietnamese-American Lives by James M. Freeman (Stanford University Press: $29.50; 464 pp.) : FALLEN LEAVES Memoirs of a Vietnamese Woman From 1940 to 1975 by Nguyen Thi Thu-Lam with Edith Kreisler and Sandra Christenson (Yale Center for Int'l. & Area Studies: $9 , paper; 224 pp.) : TO BE MADE OVER Tales of Socialist Reeducation in Vietnam edited and translated by Huynh Sanh Thong (Yale Center for International and Area Studies: $12; 255 pp.) Don T. Phan, Phan, a Vietnamese immigrant, is a businessman and a free-lance writer. and
A As Good as Their Words : WRITERS IN HOLLYWOOD by Ian Hamilton (An Edward Burlingame Book/Harper & Row: $22.50; 336 pp.; 0-06-01623-7) Robert Ward, Ward's last novel, "Red Baker," is published by Washington Square Press. For the last four years, he has been working in television, where he has been co-producer of "Hill Street Blues" and co-executive producer of "Miami Vice." and
Eight Mysteries Miming a Novel : GORDON LIDDY IS MY MUSE By Tommy (Tip) Paine by John Calvin Batchelor (Linden Press/Simon & Schuster: $19.95; 303 pp.; 0-671-69078-7 Winston Groom, Groom is the author of seven novels, including "Forrest Gump." and
FAMOUS FOR 15 MINUTES My Years With Andy Warhol by Ultra Violet (Avon: $8.95, illustrated) CHARLES SOLOMON
STRONG OPINIONS by Vladimir Nabokov (Vintage: $9.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
Tail That's Light by HENRY REALBIRD
Has He Forgotten Anything? : THE THINGS THEY CARRIED by Tim O'Brien (Houghton Mifflin/ Seymour Lawrence: $18.95; 273 pp.) RICHARD EDER
What China Needed Was the YMCA : GOLDEN INCHES The China Memoir of Grace Service edited by John S. Service (University of California Press: $19.95; 347 pp., illustrated and annotated) Carolyn Wakeman, Wakeman's most recent book is "To the Storm: The Odyssey of a Revolutionary Chinese Woman" (University of California Press). and
'Thank You, Jeeves' KEITH LOVE
Chekhov on Lake Huron : FRIEND OF MY YOUTH by Alice Munro (Alfred A. Knopf: $18.95; 277 pp.; 0-394-58442.2 ) Judith Freeman, Freeman is a frequent contributor to Book Review.
NEWS
Ethnic Minorities Expect Little From Nicaragua's New Leaders : Politics: East coast Creoles and Indians gained some power in the elections. But they say autonomy is far off. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solana Beach Losing a Little Bit of Eden : Neighborhood: Soaring land values may signal an end for Eden Gardens, once an area of adobe homes for farm workers. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Discovering the Hidden Pleasures of North County : Escapes: Beyond the tourist attractions lies a trove of unusual places to hike, eat, sip local wines and even gaze at the stars. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Binion's Gamble : Son of Popular Las Vegas Casino Owner in High Stakes Battle With Striking Workers JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sister Thea Bowman; Worked on Behalf of Blacks, Women MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Promises Do Little to Ease Harsh Life of Ukrainian Coal Miners : Soviet Union: Workers shocked the Kremlin by staging an industrywide strike. Now they have turned to the ballot box to press their demands. SERGEI LOIKO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lifetime's Women: From Morning to 'Molly Dodd' Susan King
California IN BRIEF : EARLIMART : No Contaminants Found in Well Water From Times staff and Wire reports
Justice Dept. Paid Lucas as a Consultant RUTH MARCUS, THE WASHINGTON POST
3 Challengers Face Braude in 1st District BETTINA BOXALL
Tables Turn on Serles in 3rd District FAYE FIORE
Death Row Drama Keeps Dragging On ROBERT A. JONES
What can be done to retain the rural life style in North County?
When Mary Chuckled and the Beaver Hopped JOAN FANTAZIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation In Brief : PENNSYLVANIA : Oil Pipeline Spill Perils Water Supply From Times staff and Wire reports
Delay Sought in Enforcing Law on Airports MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court's Conservative New Guard Steers Debate DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Fuel Slick Floats in Allegheny River From Times staff and Wire reports
This Week
Board Fails to Extend Restaurant Study
Venice Plan Has the Town Talking --and Talking NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flash From The Past
Note From the Editor DALE FETHERLING, Editor
Ethiopia to Receive Aid Reuters
NASA Advances Launch Date for Shuttle and Space Telescope from Associated Press
3 Killed by Blast in Canton Rail Station Associated Press
Battling For A Piece Of The Park RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Video Econ. 101 JOE SALTZMAN
Delay Sought in Enforcing Airports Law : Legislation: Cities' plans for controlling growth around airports are due June 30, 1991. Sen. Robert Beverly is seeking a six-month moratorium while another solution is devised. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Knocks Out Bridge Associated Press and
Senate Panel OKs Bush's Choice for Thrift Chief Associated Press and
Look Out Below: She's Perched on a Shaky Plateau ALICE KAHN
Lack of Quorum Holds Up Vote on Motel Controversy
2 Montana Jail Escapees Caught; 5 More Sought Associated Press
The Practice of 'Outing' Draws Fire
One of the biggest disappointments for so many of us was...
An Eloquent 'Legacy'
The Practice of 'Outing' Draws Fire
Galanter's Record Open to Questions
Cutting Comments
The networks wonder why they're losing viewers and the...
Bodies of 50 Club Fire Victims Sent Home from Associated Press
School District Considers Sharing Power ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Poll of S.D. County Suggests Growing Polarity TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANC Suspends Meeting With S. Africa Leaders SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby-Boomer Think Tank Silenced : Lobbying: Friends and foes agree that the group made 'generational equity' an issue before its doors closed. Some hope the group can be revived. PHILIP BRASHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
State Asks Justices to Lift Stay in Harris Case : Supreme Court: California lawyers argue that there is no legal or moral reason to block execution of killer. DAVID G. SAVAGE and PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wreath in Beijing Square Ushers in Tense Period : China: Authorities fear another outbreak of protest during a series of politically sensitive anniversaries. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ZIMBABWE : Mugabe Reelected in Low Voter Turnout From Times staff and Wire reports
What does North County most need?
ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos" is a hit. It is...
Union's Endorsements Criticized JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyundai Recalls Models From a Times Staff Writer
Curious Flock to See Hong Kong's Teeming Walled City Before Demolition Begins : Hong Kong's Walled City Draws Curious DAN BIERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Walesa Says Historic Shipyard Will Strike From Times staff and Wire reports
ELECTIONS SOUTH PASADENA : No Fire, Brimstone to Excite the Voters in This Campaign BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Lords Warn of Bombs in Bogota Reuters
Gorbachev Proposes Talks With Lithuania : Secession: He warns of 'grave consequences' of move for independence. But Landsbergis rejects the Soviet leader's terms as 'harsh.' MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some in GOP Can't Read Lips--They Push for Taxes ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
"Jake and the Fatman" is still one of the top detective...
Nepal Protests Continue; 4 Wounded United Press International
Conservancy Gets Boost in Drive for Mission Canyon Land LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Interview, Mitchum-Style SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL : Bread-Butter Issues Dominate Campaigns : Conflict Charges, City-Police Friction Enliven Basically Quiet Election Season BETTINA BOXALL and FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
North County Finds Itself at the Crossroads : Life style: In the search for happily ever after, North County loomed as paradise found. But traffic woes, unaffordable housing and crime are turning it into paradise lost for many, a Times poll has found. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Lists Ways to Offset Funding Gap : Budget: The city manager's list of possible cuts because of a $5-million budget shortfall includes trimming new planning programs, adding business taxes or imposing a hiring freeze. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Practice of 'Outing' Draws Fire
The Practice of 'Outing' Draws Fire
Jewish Group Objects to 'Appeasement'
Weighty Debate Swirls Around Potbellied Pigs : Pets: Their owners had great dreams for Elmer and Miss Piggy. Now the pair are the center of a neighborhood feud. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Census Deja Vu : Homelessness Still the Nation's Most Visible Problem CHRISTOPHER SULLIVAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELECTIONS DIAMOND BAR : Year-Old City Faces Its 2nd Council Vote IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Excuse Filled With Hot Air ZAN THOMPSON
Mother Off the Hook on Bond With Baby DANIEL Q. HANEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nation IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Kansas City Raises Taxes to Fight Drugs From Times staff and Wire reports
ELECTIONS LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL : Bread-Butter Issues Dominate Campaigns : Serles Admits Votes Violated Law but Calls Actions an Oversight FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virulent Foot-in-Mouth Disease Strikes Again ROGER SIMON
Longtime Residents More Likely to Be Upset by Area's Fast Growth : Times poll: Declining quality of life and crime are key issues for them, while newcomers are more concerned with high housing costs. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Cause Unknown in Students' Illness From Times staff and Wire reports
Easing of Rent Law Proposed : Santa Monica: A renters' rights group will discuss endorsing rent increases for units voluntarily vacated as well as for existing tenants. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What can be done about congestion on California 78 in the next few years?
Roundup of Western Books
North's Attitude Divides by Longitude, Not Latitude TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artesia Council Finds Successor for Shuster LEE HARRIS
Idaho Gov. Andrus Vetoes Restrictive Abortion Bill From Times Wire Services
Rioting Erupts Over British Poll Tax : Protest: 'Marxist agitators and militants' are blamed for violent street battles. Police arrest 340 people, and more than 130 are hurt. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tris Coffin; Acting Career Long, Varied
Pasadena Counting on Computer for an Accurate Census VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Beyond the End of the Road : Old tires have long been an environmental pain in the neck. Despite shredding, chopping, grinding, burning, burying and dumping, they're a bigger nuisance than ever. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edward L. Fireman, 68; Noted Astrophysicist
Home Builder Bars Buyer Radon Testing : Environment: Major developer is also the first in California to require customers to agree not to hold it responsible if the gas is found after sale. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Proclaims Week of Young Child
The Sun Sets On 'Morning'
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Iran Envoy Said to Hold Hostage Talks From Times staff and Wire reports
The Week's Other Prime-time Films KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French, English Blend, but Not Too Well CHARLES GOLDSMITH, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Simple Sign Points to Mass Trauma : East Germany: New site of graves is a testament to history as a lie. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy, Ex-Policeman Tangle in 5th District BETTINA BOXALL
After watching "America's Funniest Home Videos," I am...
Rare Squirrels Stand in Way of Observatory : Environment: Judge blocks construction on Arizona's Mt. Graham after questions are raised about the survival of the species. ARTHUR H. ROTSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coffin-Bearers Stage Death Penalty Protest in S.F. RUSSELL CHANDLER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Snipers Wound 7 U.S. Air Force Personnel in Honduras From Times Wire Services
Azusa May Cap Rents for Mobile Home Parks ELENA FARRINGTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Plans Ruffle Feathers of Bird Fanciers : Wildlife: Bald eagles have established a nesting site nearby. Conservation groups want the new Denver facility to form a nature sanctuary. STEVEN K. PAULSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY PROFILE : Developers Package the California Life Style : Housing: In Vista's master-planned Shadowridge, home owners can shop, play golf and attend church without leaving their neighborhood. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Till Politics Do You Part : Nicaraguan Election Puts Marriage to the Test JENNY BJORHUS, PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE
NORTH COUNTY RESTAURANTS : Strictly French Fare at El Bizcocho DAVID NELSON
Slipped Discs? : WHY LASERDISCS MAY NOT SWEEP THE PUBLIC TOO QUICKLY DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egyptians May Build Cable Car Up Mountain of 10 Commandments MIMI MANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians Bar Police After Bullets Hit Copter Associated Press
Japanese Climber Dies in Fall on Nepal's Mt. Pumori Reuters
COMMENTARY : They Can't Find Census Takers? 1 Reason Why MAXINE LASZLO, Laszlo is a resident of Santa Monica
NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY PROFILE : Escondido Hangs On to Its Charm : Downtown: Vintage homes and storefronts, waitresses who call you by name, and a weekly open-air market are all reminders of the past. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cape Verde Atlantic Archipelago Steers Off Socialist Road Onto Free-Market Path TONY SMITH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lifetime Said Hello, Molly Susan King
LIFETIME TV: Women Watching Women : THE CABLE NETWORK USES DR. RUTH, GAME SHOWS AND THE LIKE TO ATTRACT A SPECIALIZED AUDIENCE SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uniting German Economies Will Cost Billions TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Sits on Enough Water to Last Years JIM CARLTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Poles Shot in Beirut; Tie Seen to Israel Flights From Times Wire Services
The interview, Mitchum-style Susan King
Prison in Peru Becomes a Forge for Guerrillas ROGER ATWOOD, REUTERS
Firm's Honorariums Get Congress' Attention : Congress: An export and leasing company ranks tops in speaking fees. Last year lawmakers got about $100,000 to visit its N.J. headquarters. CHARLES R. BABCOCK, THE WASHINGTON POST
Indian Culture Center Fading Into Past : Heritage: The elements are reclaiming a national historic landmark. Time is running out for restoration. E. SCOTT RECKARD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hidden Leper Colony, Legacy of Ceausescu, Fights to Gain Respectability : Romania: Hostile attitudes in the outside community keep even fully healed victims inside the lonely settlement. CHRIS STEPHEN, THE GUARDIAN
Drew's Demons : Daughter: 'When you're hiding your drug use, that can be disastrous.' Michael Quintanilla, Times staff writer
Children 4 and 5 Scramble for Place in Private Schools JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Foes Will Pursue Raiders Referendum From Times staff and Wire reports
The West--a Literary State of Mind : Literature: The region has become home and inspiration to a growing number of serious writers. EDWARD IWATA
I am deeply disappointed that "L.A. in the Morning" is no...
Activist Touring U.S. to Promote Reconciliation, Progress in N. Ireland : Ulster: Bernadettte Devlin McAliskey says that if walls can come down in Germany, why not in Ireland? BILL KENKELEN, PACIFIC NEWS SERVICE
Drew's Demons : Mother: 'As a parent, I'm not always supposed to be the nice guy.' Michael Quintanilla, Times staff writer
Bush Toasted, Roasted at Gridiron Party from Associated Press
Despite Growth, Ramona Clings to Small-Town Ways DON PATTERSON
Nation In Brief : FLORIDA : Engineer on Jet Flew Despite Cocaine Test From Times staff and Wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SONORA : Man Gets 17 Years for Murder Attempt From Times staff and Wire reports
Doctor Stops Labor After 1st Twin Is Born; 2nd Not Due for 15 Weeks from United Press International
Anti-Nuclear Protesters Arrested at Nevada Test Site From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seashell Collectors Walk the Beach of Isle Haven Doing 'Sanibel Stoop' CHARLES HILLINGER
Broccoli Growers Steamed by Mexico From Associated Press
Damaged Tower of Covina Church to Be Torn Down SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH COUNTY VOICES : Should Spanish be a mandatory subject in the public schools? If so, beginning at what grade level?
NORTH COUNTY RESTAURANTS : Area's Growth Brings Melting Pot of Flavors : Food: The lengthening list of ethnic restaurants offers exotic, and almost always delicious, dining alternatives in North County. DAVID NELSON
Drought May Not End, Officials Say : Water: Even if precipitation returns to normal, booming population points to permanent shortages. KEVIN RODERICK and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS and Contributing to the The Times' coverage of the water shortage were staff writers Miles Corwin, Clay Evans, Gerald Faris, Lee Harris, Richard Holguin, Berkley Hudson, George Hatch, Greg Johnson, Janet Rae-Dupree, Amy Kazmin, Barbara Koh, Roxana Kopetman, Hugo Martin, Joanna Miller, John L. Mitchell, Richard Simon, George Stein, Jenifer Warren and Tim Waters, as well as Times researchers Michael Meyers, Cecilia Rasmussen and Tracy Thomas.
Q & A : RICK ARTHUR: It's All News to Him Sharon Bernstein
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Newspaper Files Suit Against Union Chief From Times staff and Wire reports
Mixed Classes Prove That Intelligence Can Rub Off TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texan Gunning for Massachusetts Governorship : Politics: John Silber's take-no-prisoners style raises hackles and consciousness among more genteel Bay Staters. ARLENE LEVINSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homeless: El Monte's Shadow Society : Services: They're down and out. The census, they say, ignored them. And a church is evicting a program that brings them food and medicine. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Archbishop, Christening Is in Triplicate MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Calls Ryan Drug Use 'Not Relevant' : Nominee: Youthful experiments by the baby boom generation should be forgiven, officials insist. They urge confirmation of thrift regulator. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peanut Butter Turns 100; Creator Still Unknown : Food: It is the ideal family concoction--cheap, filling and nutritious, despite the high fat content. R.B. FALLSTROM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Use Vegetarian Diet for Kosher Meals
The Practice of 'Outing' Draws Fire
North County Growth Means Problems, Challenges : Transformation: How the region handles the demands and problems of growth in the next decade will have a major impact on the quality of life. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burned By Burr
The Future of North County : These major developments are proposed or planned for North County during the next 10 years.
Today's News, Tomorrows Television
A Kingdom for a Championship : BOB MILLER HAS SEEN L.A.'S HOCKEY TEAM TRY JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING--AND NOTHING SEEMS TO WORK STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Birds of Prey Need Protection
The Practice of 'Outing' Draws Fire
The Building of Lake San Marcos : Housing: The visionary retirement community pioneered many of the concepts that have become standards in the housing industry. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Building a Future on the Graveyards of Dinosaurs : History: From ancient Del Mar Man to writer Marshall South, North County residents share a bond with the people and events that shaped the region over 75 million years. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's not enough to see Hal Fishman, Pat Lalama and Warren...
COPING WITH THE WATER SHORTAGE : Metropolitan Water District: A Giant in Southern California's Success : Growth: Formed in 1928 to finance the Colorado River Aqueduct, its membership has mushroomed from 13 cities to 27 agencies covering more than 300 cities and unincorporated areas. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Is North County's Top Environmental Problem?
Privacy Is a Marketable Item in Fairbanks Ranch : Life styles: There's nothing average about this housing development, not even the average price per home--a cool $1.9 million. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE
Keep Youngsters Amused, Build a Gazebo Sandbox STEVE ELLINGSON
134 Homes in Palmdale
Home Improvements : Repairing, Replacing Damaged Tile A.J. HAND, Los Angeles Times Syndicate. and
Gardening : Make Vegetable Plot a Success This Year : Planting: Proper soil preparation, planting and fertilizing will pay off in bountiful harvest. BILL SIDNAM, Sidnam has written garden columns and features for The Times since 1975.
Rent It: The Easiest Way to Furnish in Transit BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seminar Aimed at Helping Prospective Remodelers
Deciphering Those For-Sale Ads BERNICE GIBBONS
Home Improvements : Save With Hot Water in Instant JAMES DULLEY
Financial Aid for Cal State Students
More Data on Asbestos Removal
Your Mortgage : Learning the 'Lingo' May Help in Selecting Loan : Mortgages: Lenders have a number of terms that define various available options. It pays to understand them. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kitchen Garden ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Gardener's Checklist
Home Buyers Fairs to Give Price Outlook
Should Traveling Trainee Buy or Rent? DON G. CAMPBELL, Campbell, a retired Times staff writer, now is a Phoenix-based free-lance writer
Slouching Toward Regional Solutions SAM HALL KAPLAN
A Sticky Error
'Whiny' Complaints
Oh, All-Wise Ones, Your Tongues, Pens Betray You JOHN T. REED, Reed is editor of the Real Estate Investor's Monthly newsletter ($99 a year, P.O. Box 27311, Concord, Calif. 94527). and
Give Your Home a Light Touch All Over From the Associated Press
Homeowner Wants a Whistle Stop From Popular Mechanics
Fair Wares for Disabled Users
A Tract House Transformation: Lots of Credit Due BART EVERETT, Everett is a Times news editor assigned to computer support
Custom Cost Savings
Dolly Leaves Hills to Go on the Road RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadline Nears for Property Tax
City Proud of Progress Shrugs Off Gag : Burbank: Moving cautiously, the city is proud of its schools, police and other public services. Home values compare favorably with nearby communities. BETSY BATES, Bates, a former editor at the Herald-Examiner, is a free-lance writer who lives on Mt. Washington. and
The Often Overlooked Realty Tax Deductions : Taxes: It may pay to keep a list of loan fees, prorated mortgage and property tax payments. ROBERT J. BRUSS
Your Mortgage : Mortgage Lender Can't Specify Insurer Special to The Times
Design Industry Is Stuck in a Holding Pattern : Westweek: Innovative ideas of the past are being absorbed and refined by designers. LEON WHITESON, Whiteson is a Los Angeles free-lancer who writes on architectural topics.
Will Father's Lease Give Tenant Rights to Unit? KEVIN B. POSTEMA
The Country Look Scores Big in Nostalgia Wave From House Beautiful
Danger of a 'Net Listing' Is Seller May Agree to Price That Is Too Low ROBERT J. BRUSS
'Power Centers' Muscle Way Into Sales Volume : Retail: New type of shopping centers outperform sales of retail malls. They are cropping up wherever land is relatively cheap. RON GALPERIN, Galperin is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer
Korean Investors View Wilshire as 'Main Street' MORRIS NEWMAN, Newman is a Los Angeles free-lancer writer.
Tall and Skinny Virtue
SPORTS
LOS ANGELES TIMES: A SPECIAL REPORT : Hank Gathers : THE DEATH OF A DREAM : A Story With Many Twists and Turns : Hank Gathers was strong and proud; he carried an image of invincibility. He was Loyola Marymount's leader, both on and off the court. In fact, most LMU fans would have described him, in a term sadly ironic now, as the heart of the team. It is the work of reporters Elliott Almond, Alan Drooz, Maryann Hudson and Danny Robbins; photographer Gary Friedman, and Associate Sports Editor John Cherwa.
PREP WRAPUP : Inglewood High Fires Combs as Cage Coach ROB FERNAS
The Wind a Winner for Astor : Sailing: A strong wind backed a strong prediction by Skipper Richard Straman as Astor won the Class 'A' fleet race by more than two minutes over Dauntless. DAVE McKIBBEN
Don Elbaum Matriculates From a Pianist to Promoter WILLIAM GILDEA, WASHINGTON POST
Movers And Shakers
BASEBALL : Winfield Answers Softly When Question Is About Trade ROSS NEWHAN
Is King a Shore Thing? : Women's golf: She leads by five shots over Walker and Postlewait after 69 at Mission Hills. FRED ROBLEDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davey Johnson Stands on Strong Record JIM HENNEMAN, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Name in the News
NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Can't Save Penguins From Associated Press
Betting With Bob
Baseball Miscellany : Names And Numbers ROSS NEWHAN
Fullerton's Bats Come Alive, Irvine Falls : College baseball: Back-to-back home runs in third inning lead the Titans to 4-2 Big West Conference victory. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Grabb Serves Up 6-3, 6-4 Win Over Lendl From Associated Press
These Guys Aren't Fooling Anybody JIM MURRAY
The Kid Finds His Game Among His Elders : Seniors: Nicklaus, on hard times all year, gets a lesson and shoots 67 to lead his first over-50 event. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Extend an Open Invitation to NCAA's Party : College basketball: An all-inclusive Division I tournament might help to clean up the sport. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sutton (64), Peoples (66) on Top Associated Press
Sockers Shoot But Stars Hit Victory Mark JACK SAREAULT
He's Ready to Give Some Relief : Angels: Shortened spring training has little effect on left-hander Bob McClure, because relievers don't require as much work. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Report
Randolph Laughs at Trade Talk : Dodgers: Second baseman knows Samuel is there, but figures the worst is behind him. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vachon Is Perceived as a Figurehead : Kings: He merely follows orders of McNall and Gretzky, general manager's peers say. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westlake's Eby to Attend UCLA
CS Northridge Sweeps Grand Canyon, Runs Winning Streak to 8 SEAN WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With a Name Like That, You Take It One Syllable at a Time HARLEY TINKHAM
Minus 'Mr. Clutch,' Toro Golf Team Struggles RUSSELL ANDREWS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Interrupted Start, Conrad Wins Hobby Main in Saugus Opener VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Beats Reno; 13-Inning Nightcap Is an April Fool Tie STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBA ROUNDUP : Olajuwon Goes Over 1,000 Rebounds, 300 Blocks From Associated Press
Relationship Between Steinbrenner, Winfield Is Rocky to Say Least JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
Lefferts Plans to Fill Big Shoes Left by Davis : Baseball: His life has been a series of challenges. Replacing the Padres' Cy Young Award winner is just the most recent. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norris Knocks Out Mugabi, Takes Title
Czechs Are Mated Poorly : Davis Cup: Captain changes plans, pairing Korda and Srejber, who lose to Leach and Pugh. U.S. takes 2-1 lead. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McEnroe's Charity Work Begins Off Court CHRISTINE BRENNAN, WASHINGTON POST
WIELDING BIG STICKS : Control of the National Hockey League Remains Primarily in the Hands of a Few HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Anteaters Second in a Four-Team UCI Track Meet
CSUN Loses, Keeps Hoping for Berth in Volleyball Playoffs JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Canyons Routs Santa Monica, 12-2, Awaits Showdown With Moorpark
Woodbridge Girls Win at Valencia MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Rebels, Devils Show They Have a Few Gasps Left MIKE PENNER
Any Way They Can : Young Hockey Players Who Lack Ice Time Get Rolling in Lomita PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Derby Contenders Are Tightly Bunched Up ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
Gretzky Better, Kings Aren't in Loss : Hockey: L.A. nearly powerless on power plays--going one for five--in 6-3 loss to Vancouver. Prognosis is improved on star player being ready for playoffs. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's a Big Shot in Four Events at Oceanside : Track: At 5-8, 145 pounds no one would expect Angela Sims to throw the shot. But she does that and more, including the triple jump, long jump and 100 meters. JOHN GEIS
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Westlake's 12th Victory Tops '89 Total
The Shrinking Nets of Goalie Patrick Roy ROBERT FACHET, WASHINGTON POST
Augmon Accomplishes Task: Rendering Weapon Harmless CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mack to Coach St. Bonaventure
PREP ROUNDUP : Mierendorf Leads Servite in His First Start of Season TOM HAMILTON
'Tired' Aztecs Roll Over BYU in Baseball JOHN GEIS
Gibson Feels Good About Disabled List : Dodgers: He could be ready to play by April 15. Daniels will make his spring debut today. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Big Business Means Bigger Problems for College Basketball MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Streaking Again, but Not the Right Way ANGIE LoSASSO
Elway Optimistic Despite a Season Rife With Turmoil : Pro football: Denver quarterback making plans for a fourth try at a Super Bowl championship ring. FRED EISENHAMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Roundup
Porous Palos Verdes Loses to Alemany, 11-7 DAVID RAATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Wins as Hitters Have a Field Day ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Basketball The Times Central City All-star Team
Angry Young Man Sets Sights on Title MIKE DOWNEY
Once Wild Is Westchester Winner Associated Press
NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Final Two: Rebels, Blue Devils : UNLV: After being behind, the winners open the second half with a 17-4 run and beat Georgia Tech, 90-81. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scoutspeak: What Does It Mean?
WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR : Stanford's Azzi Will Try for Happy Ending : Women's basketball: She will lead 31-1 Cardinal against 28-6 Auburn in today's title game, the last game of her college career. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wesson, Aztecs Throw Blanks at San Jose State--Twice
Morceli Posts National Mark in 5,000 Meters JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Even With 20 Strikeouts, Left-Hander McGuire Might Have Missed Mark STEVE ELLING
Association With Spira Brings Trouble by George BILL BRUBAKER, WASHINGTON POST
Derby Step for Summer Squall : Horse racing: He runs a muddy 1 1/8 miles in a fast 1:49 2/5 under Day. Blue Grass Stakes is the colt's next scheduled race. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Awfully Tough to Beat a Ceausescu Team ROB GLOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers Sign Bucs' Guard as Plan B Grinds to a Halt CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TRACK : Saddleback Makes Its Mark in Distance Medley at Tustin Relays KIM KUTCHER
NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Final Two: Rebels, Blue Devils : Duke: Henderson makes a long-awaited three-point shot as Arkansas runs out of breath, 97-83. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Duke Gets High on the Hogs : Blue Devils: Henderson scores 28 and big men make big plays as Duke runs away from Arkansas in the second half for 97-83 victory. JOHN NELSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics' McHale Redefines Consistency PETER MAY, HARTFORD COURANT
Being a Sports Doctor Is Quite an Operation From Associated Press
Dolan's Pitch Could Lead to Lucky Break : Prep baseball: Junior's knuckle-curveball is baffling hitters. It also could get the San Clemente student a pro contract. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North County's Biggest Need? A Pro Franchise DAVE DISTEL
Major League Baseball Scouts Still Have a Place in the Sun TIM KEOWN, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Padres' Sale Expected to Be Announced Soon BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : Brown Bess Remains a Golden Girl BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blacks and Hockey Maintain a Tenuous Relationship DAVE SELL, WASHINGTON POST
Jeff Boyd Receives in the CFL, but Gives Help to Delinquents BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Might Be Purchased on Monday, Source Says BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once Harbor Stopper John Ingram Got Serious, the Batters Got Nervous : JC baseball: The fireballing reliever has lost 40 pounds and gained a breaking pitch and new maturity. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Hideaway Where Heroin Addicts Lurk : Narcotics: San Diego police and businesses have fought the problem. But the drug users keep coming back. YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Test the Cornerstone of Civilization: Beer BRUCE RULE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Workers Who Fed Squirrels Upset by Poisoning of Rodent Colony ELLEN YAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges May Be Filed in '72 Death of Boy : Old crimes: Three-year-old Jon Gerrick died of head injuries. The death was listed as a possible homicide; the case was never closed. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ticket-Writing Habits Curbed in Hermosa Beach SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. sends a firetruck to New Zealand--in exchange for two kiwi birds. Clay Evans
NEWBURY PARK : Drum Contest Is Music to Their Ears JEFF SCHNAUFER
On-Campus Suspension Program Throws the Books at Goof-Offs LYNDA NATALI
Researchers Look for New Weapons in Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease MALCOLM RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Corrals : Lines Form for Adoption of Wild Horses, Burros From Government Lands GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Hearing Set on Via Valmonte Closing
The Week Ahead
Latino Youngsters Learn the Magic of Science MICHELLE M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Results
Councilmen Deny Claim of Conflict : Hawthorne: The three said they did nothing wrong when they extended the city trash contract of the developer from whom they bought their homes. GEORGE STEIN and HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Maritime Museum Nears Opening
Delegation Attempting to Get on the Right Track : Transportation: Orange County officials test-ride trains that could be used in proposed Anaheim-Las Vegas high-speed rail project. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Ventura County : Using Treated Sewage Water Is 1 Option
A Park for the Ages
Man Killed When Car Slams Into Tree
Supervisors Slow to Back a Revamped Measure M : Election: Board members are reluctant to lead the fight for a levy to fund transportation improvements. Some say voters face enough tax issues already. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time for a Change
Man Dies When Car Plunges Off Road
The House
Some Answers About Those Census Questionnaires
Week in Review : Simi Valley : Braly Denies Urging Pot Decriminalization
Lindsay's Health Raises Storm Warnings : City Hall: Councilman, 89, victim of stroke, concedes he doesn't always understand what goes on at meetings. Some colleagues wonder if he can still do his job. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County IN BRIEF : HERMOSA BEACH : 8 Youths Arrested in Fight That Injures 2 From Times staff and Wire reports
Judges Acquire 'Shopping-Cart' Mind Set : Justice: Much time and effort is wasted in San Diego County's seemingly unending game of musical courtrooms.
Delegation Attempting to Get on the Right Track : Transportation: Orange County officials test-ride trains that could be used in proposed Anaheim-Las Vegas high-speed rail project. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Hell, Sweet Hell : Revived Club Says, If You're Happy and You Know It, Shut Your Mouth AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Events in the news this week.
Restoring Promise to the Land BISHOP MICHAEL P. DRISCOLL, The Most Rev. Michael P. Driscoll is the newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange and its Vicar of Charities
The lottery was the push I needed G. Jeanette Avent, Times staff writer
Quiet Race Avoids Issue of Costly Civic Center MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insensitive Board
Centinela School Board Has Many Supporters
Keeping Pressure on the Educators
Comments on Ventura County Section
Yes on Measure D Advocated in San Juan
Why Heidt Was Silenced
3-Year Shutdown of Overpasses for Road Work Is Far Too Long
Plea for the Arts
Unfair Conclusions
Wrong Crowd Count
Comments on Ventura County Section
Thousands Join March Against L.A. Violence : Crime: About 4,000 cheer, sing and pray for an end to gangs, graffiti, drugs, violence. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travelers Count Too as Census Goes to Camp : Demographics: Workers from the Santa Ana bureau canvass the central county for untallied tourists. ALLISON SAMUELS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ramona Water Rules May Stiffen : Drought: Officials are considering a tough new round of mandatory restrictions to cope with the shortage. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Week in Review : Santa Paula : City Agrees to Repay Loan to Developer
Rejection of Loan Ends in Death, Shooting of Woman GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Palma, Mission Viejo Scholars Are Best of the Brightest TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTION : LAWNDALE : 4 Vie for Mayoralty and 10 Seek 2 Council Seats HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislator Is Working Religiously on New Life : Politics: Assemblyman Dennis Brown says he feels at peace after deciding to become a lay minister instead of seeking reelection. He's already putting lawmaking aside for more study of God's laws. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Shortage of Opinions When the Topic Is What to Do With the L.A. River MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Students at UCI Agonize Over Uninsured
Gregory Dump
Notes about your surroundings.
Week in Review : Ventura County : Schaefer Feels Heat for Letter on Census
'Keep It Private'
Insular View Could Drain Vitality of North County
Everyone Must Take Part in Battle Against Prejudice
Abandoned Newborn in Good Condition
Unfair Treatment of Oak Grove School
A First-Quarter Report on What Kind of Fools We Are Dianne Klein
Driver Sought in Hit-and-Run Death
New High School Brings District Hassles : Education: Prospective students, their parents squabble over who will attend Rancho Bernardo High. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drinking on Teens' Trip Threatens City Funds SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five-Day Trial Over a Filched Bottle of Wine : The Verdict: Jurors took five days to find Jerry Lynn Leary not guilty of robbing a liquor store at toenail clipper-point, but guilty of petty theft. CAROL McGRAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowded Palmdale Council Race Takes Urban Turn JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Needs Own Ballet Company JAMES JONES, James Jones is a member of the Performing Arts Center's Dance Alliance Board of Directors
Yes on Measure D Advocated in San Juan
Driver Killed Trying to Make a Left Turn From a Times Staff Writer
Boy Wounded in Accidental Shooting
SIMI VALLEY : Human Skeleton Found on Hillside TINA DAUNT
Court Rules District Can't Cut 6th Grade at 2 Schools
They Shaped Our Future
Supervisors Approve East L.A. March Commemorating 1970 Protest GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malathion Spraying
Process That Zaps Risk From Donated Family Blood Now Standard LINDA ROACH MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cops Brace for a War on Avocado Rustlers PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Give Us Strength
Airport a Noisy Neighbor
Night of the Living Factoids Steve Emmons
Delay Sought in Enforcement of Airport Growth Law in County : Legislation: Cities' plans for controlling building around airports are due June 30, 1991. A state senator wants a six-month moratorium. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fear of a Fall Spells a Springtime End for Six Downtown Trees NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : High School Junior Wins Regional Quiz
Ex-Lawndale Employee Sentenced KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 UCI Students Held at Nevada Nuclear Test Range : Civil disobedience: The demonstrators join a five-day Decade to Disarm protest of UC's participation in nuclear weapons research at laboratories in Livermore and Los Alamos. Nearly 600 activists are arrested. DANICA KIRKA
Mission Viejo Woman, 70, Struck by Spouse's Unoccupied Car, Dies From a Times Staff Writer
Mission Viejo's Rival GOP Groups Merge : Politics: Two committees avoid a showdown over the use of the same name by agreeing to join forces instead. FRANK MESSINA
Some Class Acts
ELECTIONS : GARDENA : At-Large Voting One of Few Big Issues in City Council Race CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Youths Arrested in Hermosa Beach Fight
Cafe Society : Small town: Farm workers, ranchers and commuting professionals come together at the only eatery in Somis. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Width of a Road Pits Synod Against Environmentalists RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Trash Czar Says the Future Is Now for Solid-Waste Solution GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Doctor Responds to Story on Death of Implant Patient
Week in Review : Simi Valley : Ex-Grand Jury Leader Exits Supervisor Race
UCSD Co-Op Dispute
Inmates' Families Find They Have a Few 'Friends Outside' : Prison: An Easter egg hunt is one way this volunteer group helps those left behind--especially children--cope with the pain and difficulties of having a loved one behind bars. MICHAEL ASHCRAFT and LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Camarillo Student Wins Citizen Bee
Vying by Hook and by Crook : Shepherds and Stock Dogs Test Their Pastoral Instincts LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environmental Review Tactics Studied : Politics: Los Angeles may follow other area cities in limiting developer roles--and the appearance of conflict of interest--in environmental statements. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Ride a Case of Monkey Business MICHELLE M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$2.4 Million Awarded in Slaying by Officer : Trial: A jury decides a graduate student shot to death during a traffic stop was 45% responsible for his own death. His family had sought $12 million. CAROL McGRAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Workers' Fear Grows : Bureaucracy: Frustration with benefit cuts and confusing forms is turning some food-stamp and welfare recipients violent. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dock Hands See Decrease in Cargo Ships as Death Knell : Labor: The struggling longshoremen's union says the Port District is more interested in developing waterfront hotels than attracting shipping to San Diego piers. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Week in Review : Ventura : School District's Finance Head Resigns
Amnesty Class for the Deaf Opens New World : Immigration: Some people flee one land of silence for another. Catholic Charities is teaching hearing-impaired amnesty applicants to read and express their thoughts. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Week in Review : Ventura County : Builder Bars Radon Tests by Potential Home Buyers
It's a Twin Bill at Citizen Bee
Week in Review : Ventura County : Population Rising, but Crime Rate Falls
Pendleton's Blankets Still Good as Gold Among American Indians MARILYNN WHEELER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ways Not to Solve Court Crunch : Justice: More space is needed, not more studies that will only prove once again the ineffectiveness of night courts. JUDITH McCONNELL, Judith McConnell is presiding judge of the San Diego County Superior Court. and
2 San Pedro Students Win Citizen Bee Competition
Benefit at Big Sky Movie Ranch Raises a Few Buckaroos : Westerns: Hundreds walk where TV outlaws once fell in the annual fund-raiser for Simi Valley YMCA. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Social Security's Role in Wife's Back-to-Work Decision CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Business Expands
Nations Twist in the Global Financial Winds : Policy: Governments are rapidly losing influence over their own economic affairs as instantaneous international trading takes command. TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Decipher Those Performance Figures WERNER RENBERG, WERNER RENBERG is co-author of "Making Money with Mutual Funds" and author of a forthcoming book, "The Bond Fund Advisor."
Uncle Sam Shouldn't Toss Money Into R&D ALLAN H. MELTZER, ALLAN H. MELTZER is John M. Olin Professor of Political Economy at Carnegie Mellon University and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. and
Why the Smart Money Is So Optimistic JAMES FLANIGAN
Underemployed People Aren't Reflected in the Government's 'Stable' Jobless Statistics
Don't Let Crooks Take You for a Ride Overseas BILL SING
Historical View of Housing Market
Tech Extension Service Has a Booster--But Where's the Money? BRADLEY INMAN, BRADLEY INMAN is an Oakland writer specializing in California business issues
IBM's Industrial Policy : Competitiveness: Big Blue is extending a helping hand to the nation's besieged semiconductor industry--providing vital support for America's technological base. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Viewpoints : Should We Privatize the Postal Service? SHARON BERNSTEIN
Rice May Be Part of Japan's Culture, But Fewer Are Buying It : Food: Japanese are eating less rice every year. One group is fighting back with an 'I Love Rice' campaign, promoting new products like rice pizza. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heart Valve Case Leaves Pfizer Under a Cloud : Law: Failures of a device produced by an Irvine subsidiary continue to haunt the health-care giant. Concern over the cost of settling legal claims has investors nervous. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heart Valve Case Leaves Pfizer Under a Cloud : Law: Failures of a device produced by an Irvine subsidiary continues to haunt the health-care giant. Concern over the cost of settling legal claims has investors nervous. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Courses Top Those at Private Trade Schools
Here's Thinking of You, Gracie Allen
Coverage of Perrier's Problem Was Overblown
TRAVEL
This Moroccan City Is Testament to Older Days BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY, Beyer and Rabey are Los Angeles travel writers .
Uncovering the Vast Mystery of Chaco Canyon JUDITH MORGAN, Morgan is a magazine and newspaper writer living in La Jolla
From Argentina to Chile by Bus and Ferry JAMES F. SMITH
Something Delightful Is Brewing in Belgium Restaurants CHRISTOPHER KENNEALLY
Do Your Homework to Assure Trip Protection : Tours: With many travel operators experiencing financial trouble, protecting the public's money has become a major issue. It pays to ask the right questions. JACK ADLER, Adler is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Caribbean Hideaways Perfect for Sea Dreaming : For Boating and Diving FRANK RILEY, Riley is a free-lance writer living in Manhattan Beach.
CHILE'S : NEW FRONTIER : Meandering for 745 miles through Patagonia, the new Pinochet Highway has opened a : virtually unspoiled wilderness of lakes and glaciers, mountains and ranches in South America. JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newsletter Offers a Few Pointers and Bargains BILL HUGHES, Hughes is a 30-year veteran travel writer living in Sherman Oaks. and
How to Get Around Along the Longitudinal Highway JAMES F. SMITH
A Midsummer Day's Dream in Shakespeareland FRED CRAFTS, Crafts is a free-lance writer living in Eugene, Ore. and
This Walking Tour Is Always on Shaky Ground FREDERIC GOLDEN, Golden is a San Francisco free-lance writer
Belgians Brew Up Some Suds in Different Styles CHRISTOPHER KENNEALLY, Kenneally is a free-lance writer living in Allston, Mass .
Democracy Puts Chile Back on Tourist Map LARRY HABEGGER and JAMES O'REILLY, Habegger and O'Reilly are free-lance writers living in Northern California .
Island of Santorini is One of Greece's Loveliest JEFF HALSTEAD, Halstead is a free-lance writer living in Spokane, Wash. and
Summer Options for New York City LUCY IZON, Izon is a Canadian travel journalist covering youth budget routes.
Point Reyes Offers More Than an Earthquake Trail FREDERIC GOLDEN
When Is a Reservation Actually a Reservation? : Hotels: Overbooking is an age-old reality as operators try to assure full capacity. New legislation may provide some guaranteed relief for consumers. PETER S. GREENBERG, Greenberg is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
MAGAZINE
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : Wind-Music Man LORETTA PARAGUASSU
MAKING EVERYTHING PERFECTLY FUZZY : Invoking Asian Thinking, USC's Bart Kosko Argues That the World Is Far More Ambiguous Than Aristotle Ever Imagined SHELDON TEITELBAUM, Sheldon Teitelbaum writes for USC's Transcript, for USC Trojan Family and for Cinefantastique.
The $16-MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION MARK : Mark Lanston Has Never Won 20 Games a Season or Pitched a Team to a Pennant. But the Angels Are Gambling Big Bucks That He Can. DIANE K. SHAH, Diane K. Shah is a former sports columnist with the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. Her suspense novel, "As Crime Goes By," will be published by Bantam in June
Easy Does It : MEN'S SPRING FASHIONS BARBARA FOLEY
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : DESIGN : Hedline Here JEANNINE STEIN
Technoangst : You Can't Develop a Relationship With a Device That You're Unable to Make Work JACK SMITH
Sizzler
Earthquake
Deconstruction
Deconstruction
Deconstruction
Sizzler
Deconstruction
Sizzler
Baseball's $3-Million Club
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : PETS : A Day Out for Fido BARBARA THORNBURG
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOOD : Pig Out HEIDI DVORAK
Man Bites Town
It's in the Male : Warning: This Column Contains Blatant Sexual Stereotypes Not Meant to Be Taken Seriously MARGO KAUFMAN
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : SHOPTALK : Serving the Real Motor City MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
The Baby Gamble : Infertile Couples Are Not Being Told the Real Odds Against 'Test-Tube' Conception MIRIAM SHUCHMAN MD and MICHAEL S. WILKES MD, Miriam Shuchman teaches psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School. Michael S. Wilkes is a physician in the Clinical Scholars Program at the UCLA Medical Center. Their column appears monthly.
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : PLACES : It's Lilac Time JANEY MILSTEAD
Shades of Gray : This Tiny Garden Takes Its Cue From the Rocky Coastline SUSAN CHAMBERLIN, Santa Barbara-based landscape architect Susan Chamberlin is author of "Hedges, Screens & Espaliers" (HP Books).
Earthquake
OPINION
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Census Figures Help Group Clout, Hardly Count the Minority of One Richard Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, an associate editor at Pacific News Service, is the author of "Mexico's Children," to be published by Viking.
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
How Bad a Campaign So Far? : They're Really Into It Now: What's Fair and What's Not
Remember Who's the Customer Here : Trade: It will hurt us less not to buy things than it will hurt Japan not to sell them. Perhaps it's time to stop talking and act. Tom Clancy, Tom Clancy's latest book is "Clear and Present Danger."
A Fast Deal With Mexico Unlikely
The Snares of Democracy: Lithuanian Resolve Tests Soviet Reforms : Perestroika : Has Gorbachev trapped himself by vowing democratization when the tools of democracy--and social consensus--are lacking? Andranik Migranian, Andranik Migranian, a senior researcher at the Institute of Economy of the World Socialist System of the U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences, Moscow, is distinguished visiting lecturer in economics this spring at San Diego State University
Put Inmates to Work, Make Prison Produce : Crime Cost: Society pays double for evildoers--as victim, then as provider. Use of convict labor could cut expenses and civilize criminals. David Glidden, David Glidden is a professor of philosophy at UC Riverside.
Compensate Innocents in Harm's Way : Panama: Civilians were part of the casualty equation as U.S. troops went in. They should not be ignored as the troops leave. DAVID KIYONAGA and JOHN KIYONAGA, David Kiyonaga and John Kiyonaga are lawyers in Alexandria, Va., who represent more than 100 Panama invasion victims. and
A Brief Reprieve, in Idaho, From Legislated Cruelty : Abortion: Attacking it as a casual form of birth control was devious--and punitive to the many whom birth control fails. PHYLLIS N. SEGAL, Phyllis N. Segal is president of the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund
Attack Politics : Running To Win On the Low Road William Schneider, William Schneider is a contributing editor to Opinion
Kazakhstan: Life and Death in the Shadow of the Mushroom Cloud : Fallout: Soviet citizens remember how they were misled on nuclear testing. They wonder why the U.S. has not agreed to stop such tests. Peter Zheutlin, Peter Zheutlin is the director of public affairs at International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, the U.S.-based organization that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985.
Gathers: Lesson of the Heart : Sudden Death: More people die of heart-rhythm disorders than cancer. Finding and treating high-risk individuals is a priority for the '90s. David S. Cannom, David S. Cannom is an electrophysiologist at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles , president of the Los Angeles affiliate of the American Heart Assn. and a member of the Coalition for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
Enough Water for Everybody?
Old Allies Go to War Over Remap : Politics: League's stand in favor of a commission to redraw districts has the Democrats fuming. Joe Scott, Joe Scott is a Los Angeles political columnist.
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
To Be a Child, Fair-Haired, Fair-Skinned and Poor in Brazil : Baby Trade: Americans and Europeans eager to adopt need only U.S. dollars and the assistance of Casa Alegre to realize their dreams. Nancy Scheper-Hughes, Nancy Scheper-Hughes, a professor of anthropology at UC Berkeley, is on leave as a fellow with the National Humanities Center, Durham, N.C. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Brazil.
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
In This Most Enlightened State, the Darwin Theory Is Again Under Siege Thomas H. Jukes and Philip Dunne, Thomas H. Jukes is a professor of biophysics at UC Berkeley. Philip Dunne is a syndicated essayist.
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Thatcher's New Poll Tax: The Beginning of Her End? : Britain: A tax, intended to target the Conservative Party's enemies, has instead alienated constituencies on all sides. Michael Elliott, Michael Elliott is the Washington bureau chief for the Economist.
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
Death Penalty Controversy--Cruel Punishment or Justice?
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