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What happened on April 03, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Art By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
CLASSICAL MUSIC : Out-of-Character Overture to a Chat With Composer By Kenneth Herman
MUSIC REVIEW : Prize Winner Shows No Hint of Passion By Kenneth Herman
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Differing Rock-Career Theories Tested in Santa Ana Triple Bill By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPERA REVIEW : Bold New Look at Britten's 'Lucretia' By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Stage By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Music By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Music By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Peoplewatch By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Irvine Concert a 'Dead' Issue: The Grateful Dead, whose... By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Beth Kleid
Peoplewatch By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
CBS Lets Sharon Gless' New Series Fly Without a Pilot By Rick Du Brow
MUSIC REVIEW : California Chamber Virtuosi at Pepperdine University By Timothy Mangan
ART REVIEW : 'From Callot to Piranesi' Exhibit Captures Age-Old Vanities By Kristine Mckenna
TV Reviews : Crusade Against AIDS by African Pop Singer By Robert Koehler
TV Reviews : 3 Little Words Sum Up 'Laker Girls'--Dull, Dull, Dull By Howard Rosenberg
O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : String Octet Proves Uncommonly Efficient By Terry Mcquilkin
Grateful Dead Tour to Bypass Orange County : Controversy: The veteran San Francisco rock band will play in Carson instead. Irvine officials, mindful of the troubles associated with the group's shows, are pleased. By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Will Be in Step With the Professionals at Festival : Dance: Talent from the Orange County High School of the Arts and guest artists will share the stage for modern/jazz and ballet programs. By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : ART Fails to Attract Local Amateurs for Its Directors Fest : Alternative Repertory Theatre is forced to drop its ambitious plans after just six people apply. It is the second such cancellation for the company in two weeks. By Jan Herman
Curtain Is About to Fall on State Funding for School By Rick Vanderknyff
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Texan Who Blew 'Em Away at the Roxy Draws a Bead on O.C. By Don Waller
TV Pilots That Never Got Off the Ground : Television: From the adventures of a samurai D.A. to the creation of a half-man, half-satellite secret agent, Lee Goldberg details the industry's wacky, hilarious and ambitious flops over the last 35 years. By Rip Rense
'Turtles' Wax the Opposition at Box Office : Film: Moviegoers spent more than $25 million on the opening weekend of the New Line Cinema movie. By Pat H. Broeske, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Soviet Artist's Unstill Life : Art: Galina Popova is in L.A determined to win recognition for her late husband, Leningrad painter Eugene Rukhin. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Record Industry Sees Tide Turning in Labeling Issue By Steve Hochman
Occidental Discloses Ownership of $1.4 Million in Artworks : Art: Pieces have been donated to the Hammer Museum. Corporate filing also reveals that an additional $2.3 million has been committed to build the Westwood center. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wayne in 3-D: Another Dimension to a Distinguished Film Career : Revival: Michael Wayne, son of the Duke, wants to bring 'Hondo,' his dad's 1953 Western, back for a TV screening, using a 3-D process called Natural Vision. By Charles Champlin, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
SHORT TAKES : Van Gogh Recovered; 3 Arrested From Times Wire Services
Newscast Experiment Simmers : Television: KCAL's three-hour, prime-time news show fails to draw a significant audience during its first four weeks. By Steve Weinstein
Oscars Push ABC to Win Ratings Race From Times Wire Services
Peter O'Toole's Wonderful Tales About 'Loitering' May Yet End Up in a Book By Jay Sharbutt, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHORT TAKES : Original 'Love' Cast Set for N.Y. From Times Wire Services
Authors' Heirs Threaten Pullout From Reuters
SHORT TAKES : 'Goddess of Democracy' Replica From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Italian Actor Aldo Fabrizi Dies From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : 2 Warhol Prints Stolen in Tokyo From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Finland Bans McDonald's Ad From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Italians Await Crystal's Apology From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Lampoon Will Laud Wright From Times Wire Services
BUSINESS
Price Club's Lackluster 2nd Quarter Is a Surprise By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Salk Company Files for First Stock Offering By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Joint Venture Aims to Grab a Slice of U.S. Seat Belt and Air Bag Market : Automotive: Swedish-Japanese company will manufacture belts, air bags at a factory in Tijuana. By Gene Yasuda, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite the continuing free fall in the Japanese stock...
Wheelchair Maker Tries to Regain Profits By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magna Promoter Sought : Indictment: Jacob Rubenstein is one of four men charged with manipulating stock of defunct Thousand Oaks company. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurer Barred in Wyoming : Trust fund: The insurance commissioner says that an account to protect policyholders was not properly established. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House of Fabrics to Buy Back 16% of Shares, End Dividend By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3D Systems Inc., a Valencia company that makes a machine...
SunGard Financial Systems of Canoga Park, a division of...
Ventura Entertainment Group Ltd., a North Hollywood...
John Ramsey was promoted to director of commercial sales...
Subhash Bal was appointed vice president of marketing at...
Litton Systems Inc. in Van Nuys won a $387,499 contract...
Ocean Technology Inc. in Burbank won a $275,000 contract...
Llamas Plastics in Sylmar won a $151,316 contract from the...
Nalani Painting in Oxnard won a $144,650 contract from the...
Litton Systems Inc. in Moorpark won a $140,395 contract...
ITT Corp. in Van Nuys won a $4,391,068 contract from the...
Hydraulics International Inc. in Chatsworth won a...
United Education Shows $29-Million Quarterly Loss
Incomnet Reports Loss for Quarter, Gain for Year
Live Entertainment Posts Drop in Quarterly Income
Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Co. in Burbank won a...
Kilgore Services Inc. in Lancaster won a $932,500 contract...
Channel Islands Roofing Inc. in Oxnard won a $661,390...
Hill Industries Inc. in Chatsworth won a $526,592 contract...
Hotel Investors Companies Post $60.3-Million Loss
Public Gets a Look at Trump's Expansive Atlantic City Casino From Reuters
Boesky Sentence to End, but Not His Testimony From Reuters
Telimed Health Systems Inc. in Glendale won a $1,627,170...
Litton Systems Inc. in Woodland Hills won a $23,445,278...
Int'l Remote Imaging Reduces Quarterly Loss
APSB Bancorp Profits for 1st Quarter Rise 18%
Dallas Firm to Distribute Dynatech Aircraft Parts
HR Textron Awarded $10-Million Contract
Most Benton Oil & Gas Warrants Exercised
Honda's Accord May Soon Qualify as an American Car By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Proposes Major Concessions on Trade Issues By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court to Rule on High Punitive Awards by Juries By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nervous Savers Line Up at Offices of Troubled Thrift By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Columbia S&L Not Expected to Be Seized Immediately : Thrifts: Regulators have yet to determine how to handle the firm's junk bond holdings, but officials say shareholders will lose everything. By Tom Furlong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Executive Posts Huge Loss in 4th Quarter : Earnings: Junk bonds were blamed for the $836 million in red ink. Regulators also have taken additional action against the Los Angeles insurer. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poling Says Japanese Make Better Cars: "If you look at the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Holders Sue Rykoff-Sexton: Rykoff-Sexton Inc. shareholders... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sprayed Apples Can't Be Sold, EPA Decides : Agriculture: The agency refuses to put a tolerance level on a fungicide sprayed on $10 million worth of Granny Smith apples. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Purchasing Managers See Gains: The National Assn. of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CalPERS Develops Rating System: The California Public... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Great Western Ends Branch Deal: Great Western Bank of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Two Affordable Housing Programs Get a Boost : Securities: The U.S. will package below-market mortgages to provide a new source of funds for low- and moderate-income home buyers. By Nancy Yoshihara, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Construction Spending Up: The Commerce Department reported... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Comerica, InBancshares to Merge: Comerica Inc., a... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Torchmark Drops Takeover Bid: Torchmark Corp. has dropped... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
T-Bill Rates Fall: The Treasury sold $8 billion of new... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MCEG Gets Financing: Management Co. Entertainment Group of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Parent of Home Savings to Buy New York Thrift By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Live Entertainment Inc.: The Los Angeles-based... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Price Co.: The firm reported a second-quarter profit of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unions Have a Role in Proxy Fights By Harry Bernstein
Shearson's Losses to Total $900 Million in First Quarter From Reuters
PEOPLE : A&M President Friesen Resigns After 25 Years By Jube Shiver Jr.
Federated and Allied Stores Cut Losses During February From Reuters
B-2 Component Under Scrutiny, Northrop Says By Ralph Vartabedian and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HAL Inc.: The Honolulu-based parent of Hawaiian Airlines... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
7-Eleven Parent Says It May Have to File for Bankruptcy From Staff and Wire Reports
William T. Siegle, director of International Business...
Drexel Puts Its Prized Lists on the Block By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Early Market Losses Slashed; Dow Dips 6.76 From Times Wire Services
OVERSEAS : Nikkei Index Eases Down as Pessimism Continues By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paul Allaire has been elected chief executive of Xerox...
County Employers' Wish List on Workers Is Goal of Jobs Survey : Employment: About 750 businesses will receive questionnaires on entry-level, skilled and semiskilled workers in the first such study. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farley Inc. Unit Defaults on a Big Bank Loan From Associated Press
Fullerton Lab Decertified for Errors on Pap Smears By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trump Bids $21.75 Million for Bonwit Teller Stores From Associated Press
Some Top Hotels Using Kids' Stuff to Attract Traveling Families By Bruce Horovitz
U.S. Says Eastern Pension Plans Are Under-Funded From Reuters
Metalclad Corp.: The Anaheim-based insulation and...
Pacific Inland Bancorp: The Anaheim-based financial...
Community Psychiatric Centers: The Laguna Hills-based...
American Health Services Corp.: The Newport Beach-based...
Comarco Yearly Net $1.4 Million
Chicago Merchandise Mart to Feature a Mall : Commerce: The giant commercial building will devote the first two floors to 85 retailers anchored by Carson Pirie Scott & Co. From United Press International
Attached Dwellings Outsell Single-Family Units in First Quarter of '90 By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY : Gradco Restructuring Will Affect Earnings Compiled by Jonathan Weber, Times staff writer
Warrant Issued for Man in Alleged Car Sales Scam : Crime: The owner of a Garden Grove firm is accused of cheating people out of thousands of dollars by acting as a middleman in illegal auto deals. By Stephen C. Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Sells Irvine Offices
County Jobless Rate Dips to 2.7%, Lowest in Southland : Unemployment: Government- and tourism-related hiring offset losses in the construction and electronics industries. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bills Are Getting Paid, but Investors Are Still Wary of Macy's By Christine Dugas, NEWSDAY
Soviet Bankers Explore American Capitalism : Education: Program teaches entrepreneurial skills to Russian businessmen who then put their new-found knowledge to work in meetings with New York's financial and banking community elite. From Newsday
Most Regional Stocks Fall as Market Changes Course : Trends: Investor skittishness over rising interest rates and a slowdown in takeovers have reduced stock prices. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM Names Stempel Smith's Successor, Reuss as President From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Japanese Offer U.S. 7-11s No Aid From Times Wire Services
NAM Questions U.S. Stance in Japanese Talks From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : McDonnell Douglas Teamsters Overwhelmingly OK 3-Year Pact From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : 'Super 50' Challenges Fortune From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Child Labor Violations Increase From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Boeing Probes Jetliner Sabotage From Times Wire Services
Dow Jumps 36.26 After Tokyo Prices Rebound From Associated Press
Economic Indicator Falls as Building Permits Drop From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Stocks Rebound From Fall From Times Wire Services
Group Preparing to Bid $35 Million for Bonwit \o7 From Associated Press \f7
Farley Inc. Unit Defaults on a Big Bank Loan \o7 From Associated Press \f7
Kerry Dance has been appointed corporate vice president of...
John Pennant-Jones has joined TRW LSI Products as vice...
Shirley Platzer-Stocks has been promoted to vice president...
Harry Kopol has been promoted to general manager of...
Don Rogers has joined the real estate division at North...
Jeffery D. Hurkes has been named a senior designer at...
Robin E. Werner has joined Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison as...
Roger Hemelstrand and Richard Hite have joined Rancho...
Lynne Krepak has been appointed executive director of the...
David M. Schultz has been named vice president of finance...
David Carr and John Carson have been promoted to first...
Randy Williams has joined John Burnham and Co. as vice...
Dean Crowder has joined the board of directors of the...
Carol Chelsea, Nicole Kaylor and Dave Murphy have joined...
Sandra Swenski-Pettey has been named loan officer of the...
Kileen Stapleford has joined Centerside Executive Suites...
Alan N. Nevin has joined HomeFed Bank as director of real...
Stephanie Rowe has joined Northeast Federal as assistant...
Steven N. Barklis has joined the office properties...
Jonathan Bailey has joined Phillips-Ramsey as an account...
Desmond M. Starr has been named president and chief...
Michelle Solvang has been appointed branch manager for...
Michael Hoffman has joined Deems Lewis McKinley as...
Roger Taylor has been appointed superintendent of the...
Mark A Seaver has been appointed vice president of...
Stephen C. Eisold has joined Gensia Pharmaceuticals as...
NEWS
Buchanan on Funding for Art
Buchanan on Funding for Art
Buchanan on Funding for Art
Jury System
Van Gogh 'Irises'
Amtrak Apology
U.S. Hostage
Winning Script
Buchanan on Funding for Art
Buchanan on Funding for Art
L.A. Library
Battling The Medfly
Conserving Water
Rerouting Aid
Ex-Death Row Inmate Has No Pity for Harris By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kroc Will Sell the Padres to S.D.-L.A. Investor Group By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Ownership Team By Jim Lindgren
Draft Dodgers Give Red Army 'Special Alarm' By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd E. German Forced Out by Spy Charges By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Uphold Stay of Execution : Death penalty: The Supreme Court sends Harris case to appeals panel. Delay of weeks seen. Murderer was to have gone to San Quentin gas chamber today. By David G. Savage and Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Salvage of Gold Hits Rough Seas : A ship bearing treasure worth up to $1 billion sank in 1857. But claims to the booty are still legally murky, with insurers refusing to pull up anchor. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Under Fire, Heart Assn. Drops Food-Labeling Plan By Shari Roan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Uphold Stay of Execution : Death penalty: The Supreme Court sends Harris case to appeals panel. Delay of weeks seen. Murderer was to have gone to San Quentin gas chamber today. By David G. Savage and Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kaiser, Union Dispute Impact as Strike Opens By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Threatens Israel With Use of Nerve Gas : Mideast: Leader denies nuclear capability but says he would destroy 'half' his adversary if attacked. By Nick B. Williams Jr. and Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Killer Has No Pity for Harris : Reaction: Man who beat Death Row and whose appeal spared dozens of others says Harris deserves to die: 'He was way out of line.' By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : Garamendi Skips Another Debate; Tactic Angers Foes By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Calls on Minorities to Take Up Environmental Battle By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Suspect in Boy's Slaying Faces Multiple Charges By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Balks at Limit on Gifts to Legislators : Ethics: The Speaker argues a proposed ceiling of $250 in value would prevent him from accepting tickets to events such as the Academy Awards or the Super Bowl. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yosemite Deal Described as MCA 'Looting' : Parks: The company's subsidiary paid the U.S. $635,000 in concessions fees last year, an amount environmentalists term inadequate. By Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sullivan Blasts 'Terrorist' Acts Against Labs : Research: Secretary urges punishment of animal rights activists who disrupt biomedical studies. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Charge Dropped by Guam \o7 Associated Press\f7
Fuel Spill Threatens Water Supplies : Pollution: Thousands along Pittsburgh area river face conservation orders. Officials fear "the worst of this is yet to come." From Staff and Wire Reports
Atwater Begins Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer From a Times Staff Writer
Judge Tells Poindexter Jury to Ignore Politics of Case By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troops Sent to S. African Trouble Spots : Unrest: De Klerk acts to halt bloodshed in Natal province. He plans to meet with Mandela. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ceausescu's Brother Denies Murder and Genocide Charges at Start of Trial From United Press International
Conservatives, Labor Trade Charges Over Poll Tax Riot : Britain: Thatcher's economic policies come under fire. But a government MP blames 'pure wickedness.' By Dan Fisher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YMCA Girds for a New Push in Eastern Europe By Iva Drapalova, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spanish Police Seize Drugs \o7 Associated Press\f7
NATO to Scrap Plans for New Short-Range Missile : Military: Alliance officials also rule out a 3% boost in members' levies. A reduced Soviet threat is cited. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
118 Flee Cambodia, Land in Australia \o7 Reuters\f7
Soviet Loyalists Try to Silence Lithuanian Press : Secession: But the printing plant director vows to continue publishing the offending newspapers. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bangladesh Storms Kill 23 \o7 Reuters\f7
WORLD IN BRIEF : JAPAN : 330 Whales Killed in Antarctic Hunt From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : MIAMI : Noriega Lawyers Try New Defense Tactic From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. to Cut Troops 10% in Japan, S. Korea : Military: Waning tensions with the Soviets make more reductions possible, the White House tells Congress. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : NEPAL : 5 Reported Killed at Democracy Rallies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shamir Plan for New Settlements Stalls Peace, U.S. Says : Israel: The criticism reflects anger over the premier's balking at efforts for Mideast talks. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush to Keep Pushing TV Marti, Notes Fears of U.S. Broadcasters By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panama, Nicaragua Aid May Be Held Up : Congress: Senate Leader Mitchell criticizes 'piecemeal' U.S. assistance. He wants a comprehensive program. By Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ryan White, 18, Who Battled AIDS Since 1984, Reported Near Death From Associated Press
History? It's Greek to U.S. Students : Education: Testing of thousands of pupils yields 'really dismal results,' a federal official says. Their knowledge of civics also is found to be deficient. By Shawn Pogatchnik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Fears a New Arms Race--in Third World : Disarmament: Smaller countries could become customers for surplus Soviet and American weaponry. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspin Demands Painful Pentagon Swap : Defense: The House Armed Services Committee chairman wants to shut down the B-2 and other systems as the price for avoiding personnel cuts. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contra Military Leader Supports Demobilization as Summit Starts \o7 Reuters\f7
Yemeni Leader Backs Tribalism, Islam, Arms \o7 Reuters\f7
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : New Evidence in Jogger Rape Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : GM Expected to Name New Chief
Buffalo Rapid Transit Service Set to Resume With New Funding Plan From United Press International
Woman Who Shot Robber Faces Charges By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : New Trump Casino Opens for Test Run From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Physical Abuse of Children Rose in '89 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman, 3 Children Die \o7 Associated Press\f7
NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Ann Arbor Votes for $5 Abortion Fine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : OKLAHOMA : Firm Offers to Buy Homes to Settle Suit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sexists Unfit for Priesthood, Panel of Bishops Writes : Catholicism: Final draft of pastoral letter also urges an examination of how churchmen view women. But the ban on female priests is reiterated. By John Dart, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Lebanon's Aoun Calls for Arab Help on Peace \o7 Reuters\f7
Suriname Police Burn 1,000 Kilos of Cocaine \o7 Reuters\f7
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS GOVERNOR : Judge Allows Van de Kamp to Use Newspaper in Ad By Keith Love, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
For Relatives of Harris' Victims, More Frustration By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Service Resumes Between Tibet, Nepal \o7 Reuters\f7
Outside, a Time of Waiting and Anxiety By Mark Stein and Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Immigrant Sentenced for Spying for PLO \o7 Reuters\f7
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SEAL BEACH : Natural Causes Seen in Whale's Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A-Bomb Pioneer Hirschfelder Dies From United Press International
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Blaze Destroys Vacant Warehouse From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : YERMO : Fiery Blasts Hit Marine Facility From Times Staff and Wire Reports
5.2 Quake Jolts Britain \o7 United Press International\f7
Flight Aborted Twice; 16 Made Ill by Fumes \o7 United Press International\f7
CENTURIES: Still two years out, the Orange County... By David Reyes and Mark I. Pinsky
DUCK & COVER: It's "Earthquake Preparedness Month," and... By David Reyes and Mark I. Pinsky
WHAT GOES UP: The mural at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana... By David Reyes and Mark I. Pinsky
DID YOU KNOW: That tourists visiting Orange County spent... By Mark I. Pinsky and David Reyes
U.S. Decertifies Pap-Smear Lab in Fullerton By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices to Look at O.C. Case of Punitive Award By David G. Savage and Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Copters Fight Rabies \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mayor Brings Works by Chagall to Jerusalem \o7 Reuters\f7
Mine Kills Soldier in Lebanese Zone \o7 Reuters\f7
Governor Answered Oakland Mayor's Complaint About Rothenberg Parole From Associated Press
NATION : Trailways Bus Hit by Gunshots From Times Wire Services
NATION : N.H. House OKs Abortion Bill From Times Wire Services
STATE : Appeals Court Pushes Forward Harris' Execution Hearing Date From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Bomb Threat Snarls Commute in Van Nuys By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHLAND : Van Nuys Bomb Scare Fizzles From Times Wire Services
Stealth Tab: $6.2 Billion : Lockheed Built 59 of Them--U.S. From Associated Press
Soviets Unexpectedly Clamp Down at Poland-Lithuania Crossing Point From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Armed Man Surrenders After 17-Hour Standoff By Wendy Paulson and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Israeli Urges Distribution of Gas Masks : Mideast: The suggestion follows a threat by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to use nerve gas against Israel. From Associated Press
Colombian Senator Is Abducted : Drug war: Police fear the kidnaping signals a renewal of terrorism by cocaine lords. The senator had opposed negotiation. From United Press International
Pilot Who Crashed in Bizarre Flight Pleads Innocent to Fraud From Times Wire Services
NATION : Imelda's 'Personal Piggy Bank' From Times Wire Services
Judge Sequesters Poindexter Jury : 2 Jurors Contacted by Reporters, Nearly Causing Mistrial From United Press International
WORLD : Reformist Named Bulgaria Chief From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Nazi Suspect to Be Sent to Bonn From Times Wire Services
NATION : Vt. Gov. Won't Seek 4th Term From Times Wire Services
NATION : First Lady Calls Her Condition Better After Radiation Therapy From Times Wire Services
Coalition Boosts Peres' Hopes for New Government Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Woman Finds Case of Dynamite in Yard From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Movies and Bullfights Are Spice of Life for S.D. Border Straddler By Syd Love
Have I Met You?: Leaders of the Committee for the... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
What Does It Take to Turn a House Into a Home? By Jack Smith
Photo Op for Nash Collection By Betty Goodwin
BOOK REVIEW : A Pair of Scientists Sit Around and Talk Shop--Brilliantly : DIALOGO\o7 by Primo Levi and Tullio Regge, translated by Raymond Rosenthal\f7 PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS $9.95, 68 pages By Lee Dembart
Weighing the Risks of Diet Programs Takes Some Study By Kathleen Doheny
He Won't Be Keeper to His Brother By Bruce Bean, \o7 Bean is a Los Angeles free-lance writer and an editorial assistant for The Times. \f7
PERSONAL HEALTH : Air Sickness : Evidence Mounts of Serious Damage and Early Aging of Children's Lungs By Shari Roan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Days of Bruno Bettelheim : Psychology: The brilliant and once-vigorous therapist, a former student of Freud's work, left a void after his demise. Many still find his death--a suicide at 86--a little unsettling. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TransAfrica Tribute to Belafonte By Kevin Allman
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Selleck Backs Hawaii Studio Site From Times Wire Services
NEW YORK OVERNIGHT : Schwarzenegger 'Like a Father' to His Nephew By Tom Postner and Phil Roura
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Farm Aid IV Concert Saturday From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Details of Zsa Zsa's Work Asked From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Actress Urges Alzheimer's Aid From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The weakness of the 1990 federal census is that it really... By Steve Harvey
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
It's Time for Lindsay to Step Down : It's Painful to Say It, but It Must Now Be Said
PRIVATE LIVES, PUBLIC PLACES : Making Easy Money Is Hard Work By Linda Blandford
Litmus Test for 'Education President' : Child care: There is more at stake here than parental peace of mind: Good early care can make the difference in success at school and in life. By Lisbeth B. Schorr, \o7 Lisbeth Schorr is lecturer in social medicine at Harvard University. Her book "Within Our Reach" analyzes successful programs for disadvantaged children. and \f7
37% Increase in Water, Sewer Rates Proposed : Upgrading: Proposal by city manager would increase rates to pay for a $2.8-billion sewage treatment plant. Developers also face sharp increases in hookup fees. By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Wish I Never Got Off That Bus' : Crime: Robert Page Anderson, whose case eventually overturned the California death penalty, held off San Diego police in a 1965 gun battle that came to be known as the biggest shoot-out of its time. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder Ends VIP Sales Policy for Politicians By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Growth Campaign Sparks Fight : Corridor: The 12-mile stretch along the Ventura Freeway appeals equally to backers of industry and agriculture. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaslamp Will Retain Its Yellow Hue By Linda Roach Monroe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder, Kidnap Charges Filed Against Man in Death of Boy, 8 By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision Due Today on Seeking Execution in Broderick Case By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ely Offers to Pay District for Calls Made to Las Vegas By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Signs Pact for 400-Ton-a-Day Recycling Center By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Companies Back Network of Small Day-Care Centers By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Workers Overcome by Fumes at Unocal Refinery
Countywide : Health Workers Fight the Spread of Measles By Joanna Miller
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S.D. Council Approves $1.3 Million on Cost of Regional Park Land By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Council Approves Recycling Contract By Carlos V. Lozano
OJAI : Sewer Rate Increase Is Expected in July By Thia Bell
Council OKs Paramedic Fee Increase, Orders Study By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS Hidden Hills : Council Race Focuses on Senior Housing Plan By Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Plans 3rd Impact Study for Terminal By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Land Lease Is OKd for Homeless Center
Lopez Dump Emissions Plan Called Inadequate : Landfill: A tour of Lopez Canyon revealed concentrated pockets of methane gas. The city is asking that limits on emissions be relaxed. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Banning Boats From Yards to Be Debated
Roller Coaster War Flexes Technology By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadline May Be Extended for Airport Land-Use Plan By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Team Raising Funds to Compete in Japan By Maja Radevich
VENTURA : Water Brochures Trigger Questions
Water Board Official Acquitted of Arson in House Fire By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaigns Take Direct Approach : Politics: With bans on neighborhood advertising, Hidden Hills council candidates use public meetings to debate election issues. By Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Care Cut as 1,900 Kaiser Workers Go on Strike By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Rejected by Elks Reapplies Without Robbins' Sponsorship By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truck Spills 10 Tons of Glass on Freeway
Woman Stabbed to Death in Van Nuys
Man Injured in Fall From Hospital Roof
Judge Rejects Request to Kill Sex Church Suit
Judge Denies Request by Rail Advocates to Cancel June Transportation Measure
Lancaster, Palmdale to Help Pay for Bus Costs By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hair Graphics' Make a Tonsorial Point With Style : Fashion: Young people use jazzy haircuts from Inglewood barbershop as a form of expression. But not at the nearby high school. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Schools May Share Power With Teachers By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Rejected by Elks Reapplies Without Sponsorship of Robbins By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Request to Dismiss Church Suit
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS 78th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : GOP Puts All of Its Eggs in Marston's Basket By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Causes on Short End of Charity Gifts, Study Shows By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Disclose Fees, Free Trips on '89 Income Reports By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men of Steel : It's a Tough Crew Down in the Metro Rail Pits By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist Shows Up to Howl and Board Puts Off a Decision on Coyote Traps By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coroner's Office Is Snowed Under : Audit: The workload has led to a breakdown in controls, report says. It makes 155 recommendations on how to fix things. By Richard Simon and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wood's Reappointment as CRA Leader Opposed By Jane Fritsch and Jill Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sen. Kennedy Helps Open New Free Clinic Quarters
Getting Ready for the Next One
Actor Christian Slater Gets Jail for Drunk Driving
Ashes in the Spring By Al Martinez
Fingerprinting Law for Charity Solicitors Upheld
Black Reapplies for Elks Lodge Membership
Deadline for Reporting Social Security Is April 16
Toll-Free Child-Abuse Hot Line Introduced
Kosher Meals Program for Elderly to Be Resumed
Effort to Dismiss Suit of Sex-Oriented Church Fails
Security Guards Suspects in Killing Near Teen Club
Beverly Hills Will Vote on City Council Position
Gang-Related Shooting Leads to Crash; 6 Injured
School District Can't Eliminate 6th Grades
Eye-in-Sky Designer Has Sights on Mars By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS HIDDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL : Planned Lower-Cost Seniors Housing Creates Furor By Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Supports Nurse in English-Only Suit : Civil rights: The federal equal opportunity agency seeks to join Filipina's claim that a Pomona hospital bars speaking other languages at work. By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. School Board Cuts $113 Million--as a Start By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Santa Clarita Development Plans Sharply Cut by Panel : Growth: Planners recommend that only 12,500 of more than 38,000 housing units proposed for the valley be built. By Steve Padillabdtimes Staff Writer
County AIDS Program Blamed for Rising Cases in Poor Areas
It Almost Happened at 3 a.m. : Supreme Court Agrees Harris Case Needs a Further Look
The Less Flaming Rhetoric the Better : Lithuania: The United States rightly tempers its response, since the stakes don't justify risking Gorbachev's survival. By Robert E. Hunter, \o7 Robert E. Hunter is vice president for regional programs and director of European studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. \f7
Put on a Neighborly Face to Unite Dollars and Need : Housing: Low-income homeowners shouldn't lose out to scam artists or city bulldozers, especially when public money exists to fund repairs. By David Roberti, \f7 and \o7 Sen. David Roberti is president pro tem of the California Senate. He is the author of Proposition 84, which provided $300 million for affordable housing and homeless shelter programs.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Read Their Lips on Sales Tax
Planners Seek Two-Thirds Cut in Housing Projects By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates' Survey Has Most Angry : Abortion: The Pro-Life Political Action Committee sent a questionnaire to all county government candidates seeking their positions on the issue. Most say they won't answer it. By Rose Ellen O'Connor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Cloud Forces Area to Be Evacuated
Experts Try to Age-Proof Old Mission : Preservation: The trick is to render the San Juan Capistrano landmark impervious to further deterioration without diluting its historic flavor. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'No Large Crisis,' Kaiser Says as Strike Begins : Walkout: As thousands of workers hit the bricks, the company said that it has been preparing for a work stoppage since contract talks began in January. By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Metal Fatigue Cited in Disneyland Injury By Chris Woodyard
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Woman Dies After Being Hit by 2 Cars
SEAL BEACH : Court OKs Issuance of Building Permits By Michelle Nicolosi
STANTON : 1st OK Given to Law to Curb Garage Sales By Christopher Elliott
SEAL BEACH : Whale's Death Tied to Natural Causes By Ted Johnson
30-Year-Old Bowling Alley Closes in June By Lynda Natali
SANTA ANA : Power Firms Face Firefighting Costs By Jim Newton
Countywide : Transit Board OKs Purchase of 39 Buses By Jeffrey A. Perlman
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Opposition Surfaces on Park Bond Issue By James M. Gomez
SAN CLEMENTE : Road May Not Close Until After Easter By Frank Messina
MISSION VIEJO : Council Holds Off Bidding on Property By Frank Messina
COSTA MESA : Amburgey Votes for Son's Development By Carla Rivera
TUSTIN : Court Clears Way for April 10 Election By Shannon Sands
ORANGE : Office for Schools Is a Hazard in Quake
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Police Target Drivers on Brookhurst St.
IRVINE : 2 Soviets Take Detour for Surgery By Lanie Jones
Dannemeyer Goes After Frank in Letter By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Comedian Cleans Up His Act By Herbert J. Vida
Officials Cool About Spring Break : Tourism: Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Palm Springs aren't trying to attract students during school holidays. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted of 2nd-Degree Murder in Retrial : Courts: The ruling will reduce prison time for a Costa Mesa man who six years ago was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of an infant. By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Shooting of Former Wife By Davan Maharaj and Lisa Mascaro, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Death Sentence Upheld in Murders of Teen-Age Girls By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Urged to Form County Arts Service Agency By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Adopts Zone Changes for Santa Ana Arena By Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Golden Silence Was Tarnished by the Silver Tongue of Jones By Harley Tinkham
Sale News Is No Jolt to Padres By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO COUNTY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : UCSD Baseball Coach Didn't Enjoy This Homer By Jim Lindgren
Navarro a Relief in Aztec Victory Over Cal Baptist
SAN DIEGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL : Pai's Teammates Come Back to Win
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Sylmar's Tribute to Vela Comes in Form of 16-2 Win Over Reseda By Steve Elling
Simi Valley to Name Quina as Football Coach
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East Germany's Ewald, Father of Miracles, Has Few Regrets By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Makarov Adjusts Well to Capitalism : NHL playoffs: Still, playing for mere money doesn't provide the same intensity for former Soviet star. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL : UNLV Defense Bedevils Duke : Championship: Hunt earns MVP, helps keep the pressure on with 29 points as Tarkanian wins his first NCAA title, 103-73. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL : City, School Finally Hit the Jackpot By Mike Downey
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL : Duke Left Frazzled, Dazzled By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC May Seek Affiliates' Help in Payments for AFC Telecasts By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Profanity Is Found Too Often in Games By Bill Tanton, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Hamilton to Head Miami Program : Basketball: Oklahoma State and Marshall must look for new coaches. North Carolina State may not be far behind. From Associated Press
Legal Maneuvering Starts in Gathers Case : Aftermath: Lawyers meet in L.A. probate court without resolving issues and jurisdiction surrounding estate. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Werner Group Signs to Purchase Padres : Baseball: Television producer will run the team. He and nine partners are expected to pay Kroc $75 million. By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / SPRING TRAINING : Molitor on Disabled List With a Broken Thumb From Associated Press
Baseball Rosters Go Back to 27 Players for Three Weeks From Times Wire Services
Howell Ends Unusual Day in Usual Way : Dodgers: Reliever says his three consecutive strikeouts are an aberration this early in the season. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Rader, Roster Change Is Heaven-Sent : Angels: Manager now has more time to see more players. And players on the bubble have more time before it bursts. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Boat Driver Killed; Race Continues
Horse Racing Board Drops Charges Against Trainer Stein By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ben Johnson will be barred from Grand Prix and other...
Garagiola Empathizes With Way Musburger Was Treated by CBS By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TELEVISION : For Musburger, No Grand Finale, Just Nice Exit Stage Left By Larry Stewart
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL : NOTEBOOK : UNLV's Pregame Talk Is Short and Sweet By Mike Downey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL : Hunt's Sharpshooting Bags MVP : UNLV: Sophomore is a demon against the Blue Devils. He makes 12 of 16 shots, four of seven three-pointers. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DiMaggio's Hometown Pitches Bocce, Not Baseball By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Baptist of Riverside Uses One Groundbreaking to Get Another By Mitch Polin
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Davis Cup Semifinals Set, as Is Likely Controversy From Associated Press
Candaele Hopes Shortest Route Will Have the Longest Impact By Lonnie White
THE NBA : Playing Against Musselman's Minnesota Is Really the Big Chill By Scott Howard-cooper
Ferrante Hasn't an Answer, Just an Average By Steve Kresal
No-Hitters Are the Norm, Not Exception, for Akau By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perez's Dual Role Makes Him the Talk of the Mound By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Wins in Softball, 4-0
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI's Archer Wins Golf Title in Playoff
Ed Bowen Resigns as Laguna Beach Boys' Basketball Coach By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP POLLS : Ocean View Keeps Top Spot
PREP ROUNDUP : Orange Lutheran Defeats Brethren in Softball, 16-2
Bonnett Comes Home With Amnesia After Crash From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Cosby Salutes Injured Blazer From Times Wire Services
NCAA Rules Panel Unveils Changes : Basketball: Committee announces stiffer penalties on fouls, fighting and player misconduct. From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Graf Plans Early Comeback From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Was He Teed Off? You Bet From Times Wire Services
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Sutcliffe Plagued by Sore Shoulder From Associated Press
Valvano Awaiting Financial Settlement From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Senior BBC Announcer Dies From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : QB Kosar Admits Past Injuries From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Washburn Held on Drug Charge From Times Wire Services
Kings Owner Indicted in S.F. Election Case From United Press International
THE SIDELINES : Lendl Accepts Libel Damages From Times Wire Services
Triple Crown Poll Associated Press
HOCKEY PLAYOFFS : Kings Limp Into Calgary, Leave Gretzky Behind By Dick Brinster, Associated Press SPORTS WRITER
BASEBALL PREVIEW / NL WEST : Padres Sign Impact Player Carter, Relief Pitcher Craig Lefferts By Jim Donaghy, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indy Champ Fittipaldi Shares Billing on Team From Reuters
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