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What happened on April 19, 1990
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
'Miracle' Drug Attacks Rare Form of Cancer : Research: Tests at Scripps Research Institute show that a single seven-day treatment killed all detectable cancer cells in 11 of 12 leukemia patients. LINDA ROACH MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rose Canyon Fault Designated Active Hazard : Quakes: The decision could hurt property values in the exclusive neighborhoods from La Jolla to downtown San Diego. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Make a Commitment to Oxnard Camp HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Faces Charges of Making Patients 'Junkies' AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Workers Apprehend 2 Burglary Suspects
LAGUNA BEACH : New Smoking Rules Urged for Eateries LEN HALL
LAGUNA NIGUEL : School Named for Trustee Is Open LEN HALL
26 Sea Lion Bodies Found Along Beach
Lawmakers Asked to Restore Project Approval : Santa Monicas: Developers hope to revive a controversial proposal. But officials see it as a circumvention of the planning process. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hidden Hills Tries to Oust Embattled City Attorney GABE FUENTES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lasorda to Be Razzed With Berries
SANTA ANA : School Not Rattled by Drill Timing GREG HERNANDEZ
San Diego
Conference on Suicide Planned
Suspect Arrested in Bank Robbery
Gallegly Accused of Lobbying for Developer : Politics: The GOP congressman denies his challenger's allegations that he has taken a stand on a controversial land swap proposal. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : State to Consider Funds For Theater DARYL KELLEY
VENTURA : Guatemalan Pleads Guilty in Stabbing MACK REED
LA HABRA : Residents to Appeal Restaurant Decision
Centinela Approves Anti-Bias Plan KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : School Board OKs $3.2-Million Project JOEL BRAND
Tonight's Medfly Spraying
Man, 34, Killed in Crash on Riverside Freeway
Lottery Results
Rate of Violent Crimes Rises Sharply in S.D. : Police Report: Decline in burglary and auto theft was offset by a rise in murders, rapes and robberies. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Los Angeles Man Dies in Head-On Crash
Sewage Spill Closes Area at Aliso Beach FRANK MESSINA
A Special Birthday Guitar Perry C. Riddle
THOUSAND OAKS : Curbside Recycling Program Approved
Those Anniversary Aftershocks
Conservancy Seeks to Save Canyon Areas : Preservation: Peninsula group targets more than 900 acres of pristine land it wants to keep from development. TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Recheck Changes Swig of Water to a Sip : Conservation: Agency finds mistakes totaling 50.2 million gallons in its utilities report, and presto! A 27% increase usage becomes a 1% decline. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Sure Things
Los Alamitos
Stop Regulating Market Prices
Battling The Medfly
L.A.'s Powerful 'Little Kings'
That Wonderful Big Mac Attack
Man Pleads No Contest to Reflecting Sun at Small Planes SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Line Hits a Few Bumps in Its Debut JANET RAE-DUPREE and CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NOW Blasts Reiner for Not Charging Abortion Foes
Council Panel Backs Plan for 37% Rise in Water and Sewer Rates LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dump Owners Sued Over Maintenance MACK REED
Why Metric?
Air Show OKd for Van Nuys, With Conditions JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Killed, Two Injured in Collision : Traffic: A giant loading ramp on the Golden State Freeway causes crash. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Board Rescinds Trash-Dumping Order
Steel Box Holding Activist Blocks Rail Route to Plant Associated Press
Profits in U.S.S.R.
Conditions Put on Development of Marineland Site TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Bargain Home Loans Still Up for Grabs LYNDA NATALI
Swap Meet Gets Santiago College Board's Backing GREG HERNANDEZ
FULLERTON : City Considers Drive to Finance Stadiums TOM McQUEENEY
Lawmakers Asked to Restore OK on Project : Santa Monicas: Builders hope to revive a controversial project. But local officials see the attempt as a circumvention of the planning process. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financially Strapped Cities Looking to Wealthy Port District for Funds MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Installation of Call Boxes Nearly Done CARLOS V. LOZANO
Man Convicted in Escape From Prison on Rope
Pledge Made by Coliseum Managers : City Hall: Mayor releases letter promising that "under no circumstances" will the facility be demolished. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido Man Found Shot Dead in Home
Conviction of John Poindexter
Medfly Spraying
GOP Targeted on the Enviornment KENNETH R. WEISS
Graffiti Squad
USC Energy Research Center Given $7 Million Donation LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
OXNARD : School District to Seek Superintendent CAROLYN KUSKY
L.A.'s Powerful 'Little Kings'
40 at CSUN Protest Decision to Keep ROTC
Homesteaders Angry Over Condo Plans : Santa Clarita: A City Council hearing on a project draws protests, including those from a family whose land would be condemned for the project. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toledo's City Manager Selected for Pasadena
2 Officers Promoted in Department Restructuring
40 Protest CSUN Leader's Refusal to Ban ROTC AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Pressure to Prosecute St. John, Tuttle Testifies
OXNARD : $1.15 Million Sought to Improve Housing HUGO MARTIN
COSTA MESA : Anaheim Takes In 24 Homeless Houses LEON TEEBOOM
Murder Charged in 2 Pedestrian Traffic Deaths DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarena Revenge: Going Too Far
Electric Vehicles Planned for Development
Lawyers Accused of Illegal Donations BILL BILLITER and SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Middle School OKd Amid Anger : Education: Trustees in Newport Beach vote to reopen Lincoln Elementary for grades four through six, a move that affects two other schools. Parents are fiercely opposed. LAURA MICHAELIS
Security Chief at High School Has Drug Record : Hawthorne: District officials say they perform background checks, but won't say if they knew of his burglary conviction and later cocaine arrest. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mitoma's Rival Replaces Him as Mayor of Carson GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Sought After Credit Cards Turn Up in Home of Suicide : Crime: Orange County sheriff's officers want to ask them why a man who was to be questioned in the death of his female tenant had the cards. JIM CARLTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Says School Crime Up--on Paper ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conviction of John Poindexter
'This is our life and soul' : Hare Krishnas Find Friends in Neighbors : Sect: The Laguna Beach temple may be forced to close by a multimillion-dollar judgment against the national branch. Residents who once opposed the devotees now offer their support. LESLIE EARNEST
Object in Roadway Causes Fatal Freeway Collision JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Given 44 Years for House Robberies
School District Adopts Plan to Cut Race Tension
Taxicab Driver Appearance Guidelines
Man Denies Killing for Inheritance : Slaying: The defendant testifies that witnesses are lying when they say he murdered his 70-year-old grandfather. PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tijuana Rights Group Says Abuse of Minors Continues Under New Government PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Probing Charge of Housing Project Bias VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 More Sheriff's Deputies Are Suspended : Scandal: Seven deputies and a jail sergeant are being investigated for possible misconduct in the widening inquiry of money skimming in drug cases. STEPHEN BRAUN and VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Conviction of John Poindexter
Central Cities' Census Falls Short; Officials Meet to Refigure Strategy : Demographics: Only about six of 10 households in Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Stanton and Westminster have completed and returned forms. The government's goal is 70%. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Necessity of Religion : High Court Says Religious Freedom Is a Luxury--Wrong
County Clerk Zolin to Leave Post Next March
A New Battle : Latino Veterans Fight to Protect East L.A. Memorial TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Earth Day Speaker Critical of Spraying SHELBY GRAD
ANAHEIM : Council Makes Ruth New City Manager
Council Delays Decision on Suing Brookins
Hope Might Sell Parkland to State : Environment: He is considering transferring 5,700 acres of mountain property for below-market value. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Man's Body Found Inside Parked Car
Ecclesia Member Gets 10 Years in Girl's Death
Badminton Champ Is Tough Bird HERBERT J. VIDA
Bank Sues Ely, Wife for Unpaid Bills, Loan : Trustee: The lawsuit is seeking more than $12,500 allegedly owed on credit cards and $4,000 on a cash reserve account. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conviction of John Poindexter
Child Killed, Mother Injured Crossing Street
TUSTIN : Letters Due Today on Homework Ban SHANNON SANDS
SIMI VALLEY : Boy Accidentally Shoots His Friend
22 Kaiser Workers Suspended in Drug Inquiry : Hospital: The undercover operation draws fire from union stewards who say proper procedures were not followed. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal Would Allow Railroad to Claim Huge Donation for Parcel : Controversy: A state official says half the beach-bluff land that Southern Pacific wants to give Huntington Beach is owned by the state. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress Takes Control of Ride-Sharing Program : Transportation: The city's decision to begin a car-pool operation at an industrial park has brought complaints of unfairness from some small businesses. LYNDA NATALI
Weeds and Development Choke Out Lake Sherwood Sunflower TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTH DAY ECO-GUERRILLAS : Democracy Is the Way to Hug a Tree : The tactics--destroying property and endangering lives--of Earth First! 'monkey wrenchers' hardly qualify them as the Freedom Riders of the environmental movement. ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR., Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Hudson Riverkeeper. and
For the Mayor and Hancock Park, Malathion Spraying Comes Home ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Kill Him, Kill Him; He's Got My Gun' : Court hearing: A sheriff's deputy testifies that he screamed the exhortation to his partner as he wrestled with a man for control of the service revolver. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kaiser Suspends 22 as Part of Drug Probe
Former LAX Police Officer Pleads No Contest in Sex Case JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS PADRES : Campsite to Close for Pipe Installation
Electrified Road Will Be Built in Westchester JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanton M.D. Charged in Drug Selling Case DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jailed Madame Cleared of Ties to Area Killings PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressmen Assail Border Patrol Arrest Tactics SHAWN POGATCHNIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Dirty Shame : A Landmark Foothill Carwash Totters in Midst of a Bureaucratic Web PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stay Tuned for the Latest on California 7 TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earth Day 1990 to Be Marked by Bevy of S.D. Events AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chula Vista Nature Center Chief Admits Shooting 2 Doves, Rabbits JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug War Must Be Fought in U.S., Nancy Reagan Says in Irvine Talk JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Rules Nepotism Rules Were Broken : Civil service: The district attorney is found to have violated county guidelines by allowing a division head to keep his new wife on his staff. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Charged in Exam Thefts at UCI DANICA KIRKA
NEWS
What Is Considered 'Fair' Markup? DON ALPERT
What Is a Mint Graf Zeppelin Worth? BARRY KRAUSE, Krause, a free-lance writer and a member of several national stamp-collecting organizations
PAGEANTS STRAWBERRY BLOND : A Wholesome Majesty : College Sophomore Says Her Values Jibe With Her Reign as Festival Queen MAJA RADEVICH
Marrying Into the Mob? Only the Bride Knows From Associated Press
'Disabled' Puppets Lend a Hand : Volunteers: The program answers questions and makes children more comfortable about their disabilities or those of classmates. RONALD S. PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Air Show Grounded by Financial Woes GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnaped Boy Negotiates Release : Abduction: Nine-year-old dragged away from schoolyard serves as intermediary between captor and police. His key suggestion helps win his freedom. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Lauren Hutton Sues in Accident From Times wire services
Mordecai Richler Was Here : Author: The Canadian's new novel, 'Solomon Gursky,' has won critical acclaim and racked up impressive sales at home. SHELDON TEITELBAUM, Sheldon Teitelbaum, a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times, grew up in Montreal
Film Studios' Bidding War Creating $1-Million Scripts MICHAEL CIEPLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS GARDENING : Turnips Versus Tires : Assortment of Vegetables Competes With Garbage Cans in Oxnard Alley LEO K. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lynwood : 9 High School Students Complete Nursing Course
Bruce Ritter: A Puzzle for His Friends : Controversy: The priest's associates are grasping at clues, trying to understand how he got into what Cardinal John O'Connor calls 'this mess.' KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debut of Colt's 'Sporter' Revives Assault-Rifle Debate : Firearms: The maker says the AR-15 has been stripped of its paramilitary features. Gun control advocates call it a combat weapon in disguise. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Reader Left Holding the Bag? HERB HAIN
It's Like Old Times for Allen as New Era Opens in Long Beach : College football: The veteran coach takes a spirited group of Cal State players through their first spring practice. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough, Smart and Gay : Novels: Joseph Hansen and his detective protagonist will be part of a conference on gay and lesbian literature at UCLA. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schulte Reflects on Days as Council 'Voice of Dissent' : West Hollywood: The gay activist, a councilman since the city incorporated in 1984, looks back on his 5 1/2 years of service. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Bruin Women Seek Gymnastics Title
Justice Eagleson to Retire in 1991 : Supreme Court: He will be the third Deukmejian appointee to depart after brief tenure. Governor will name a successor, who must face the voters. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar : Werner Chosen as Mayor
Shuttle Launch Advanced a Day From United Press International
NATION : Invasion General to Move Up From Times wire services
Council Expects Fast Resolution on Shopping Center RONALD S. PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuban Workers Leaving Nicaragua Reuters
U.S. Halts Development of Short-Range Missiles From Associated Press
Study Dashes Hopes of a Retail Surge in Walnut IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE / CANCER RESEARCH : Panel OKs Treatment for High-Risk Colon Patients SHAWN POGATCHNIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Space Flight for a German United Press International
Rosemead : Mayor Wins Another Term
Enjoying the Great Outdoors in North County JERRY SCHAD, Editor's note: Jerry Schad's name is synonymous with the outdoors. His book "Afoot and Afield in San Diego County" has been as common an item in San Diego backpacks as a canteen of water. Schad, assistant professor of physical science at San Diego Mesa College, also wrote "Backcountry Roads & Trails, San Diego County," and "Cycling San Diego County" along with several other outdoors books on Southern California. North County Focus is pleased to introduce him as a monthly columnist writing about the many recreational opportunities in the area. and
Pasadena : Mayor Election Rejected
Kell Rejects Clark Proposal to Cool Heated Campaign BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR KIDS STUFF TO DO : Singer-author to give concert
County Can Lay Claim to 'Filthy 3' JOSEPH N. BELL
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Iraq Project a Gun, Officials Convinced From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Board Recommends Freedom for Award-Winning Prison Journalist From Associated Press
Newport Harbor Museum Council Defends Its Art : Modern Works Are 'What's Happening' ANN CONWAY
Nunn Urges Europe Troop Cut to 75,000 From United Press International
Israeli Troops Kill Arab, Sparking Clashes in Gaza Reuters
U.S. Announces Plans to Pull 15,000 Troops Out of Asia Reuters
Miracle Man
Lineup of Race Events
Pasadena : Building Moratorium OKd
State Puts Nutritional Data Into a Tasty Guide JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Dentist Resurrects Sounds From the Past RANDYE HODER
Change in Social Security Earnings DON G. CAMPBELL, Campbell, a syndicated columnist and former Times staff writer
Venice : Drive to Aid Rain Forest
Pacific Palisades : Care Facility Approved
An English Class in the News : Students in Cerritos Program Use Media as Tool to Master Language LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arcadia : Young Selected as Mayor
Air Controllers Hoping to Land a Few Chairs Associated Press
Monrovia : Theft Prevention Program
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Van de Kamp and Feinstein Agree to Two TV Debates JOHN BALZAR, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Grant for Homeless BEA MAXWELL
Thornburgh Ties Aide to Rep. Gray Leak From United Press International
Kidnapers Delay Release of Hostage, Blame U.S. From Times Wire Services
PREVIEW / SCIENCE ACADEMY : Prestigious Panel Ready to Take On the Japanese : Group will spell out next week how U.S. can respond to major challenges from the export colossus. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Cheap Quake Policies Proposed From Times wire services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Anti-Abortion Bill Soundly Defeated From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : 82nd Hawaii Home Falls to Lava From Times wire services
Lloyd Blows In
Pasadena
Organizations Local Activities
Report Says Compton Can Afford Hike in Teacher Pay : Education: A state fact-finding panel says the district engaged in 'deliberate deceit' in claiming that it faces a deficit this year. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS / TRADE DEFICIT : New School of Thinking Finds Doomsday on Imports Unlikely ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Slash Natural Gas to Lithuania : Independence: Cutoff leaves the country with only 16% of the fuel it needs. The reduction is seen as punishment for asserting its sovereignty. From Associated Press
U.S. Seeking Facts on Refinery Situation : Lithuania: The Bush Administration is trying to determine if the Soviets shut off the oil flow to the facility. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Temple City : Breazeal Elected Mayor
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Anti-Abortion Bill Soundly Defeated From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jetliner Fire Quenched Reuters
COLLEGE NEWS : Former Congressman to Head School of Theology
WORLD : Vatican, Prague Restore Ties From Times wire services
This Weekend
Bush Clarifies His Climate Change Policy, Puts More Stress on Action RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Multifamily Home Futures Clipboard researched by Elena Brunet / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Compton : Broken Sprinkler System Closes Court for Half of Day
Lithuania Crisis 'Disturbs' U.S., French Leaders From Reuters
LOCAL : 3 Arrested in Cocaine Sting From Times staff and wire service reports
It's Not the Chores; It's Those Dreadful Decisions JACK SMITH
STATE : No Big Winners in Midweek Lotto From Times wire services
REFLECTIONS / EARTH DAY 1970-1990 : 'Things just aren't perfect in this world . . . we're not perfect.' JOEL SAPPELL
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Assembly Unit Urges Pay-Raise Rollback From Times Staff and Wire Reports
West Hollywood : Severance Pay Benefit Plan
Commendations
Returns Called Frightening
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Haley Writes on Appalachia Past From Times wire services
Pacific Palisades : Bids on Drainage Projects
Culver City : Gourley Named Mayor
Quakes Aren't Tied Together, Scientists Say LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS : Student Protest Art Gets Mixed Reviews on Campus LEO SMITH
Pasadena : Mortician Pleads Innocent
NATION : Bush's $300-Billion Defense Plan Slashed by House Panel From Times wire services
Glendale Proposes to Recycle 'Green Waste'
The Art of Selling Cereal
Israel Accused of Speeding Settlements : Mideast: The government is building the first Gaza Strip enclave for Jews since 1984. Foes say Shamir is exploiting his caretaker role. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Fate of Landmark Clinic to Be Discussed at Meeting
Odds & Ends Around the Valley MARCI SLADE
Kidnaped Boy Released After Helping With Negotiations MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : WEST GERMANY : Official Protests Training Flights From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Monrovia : Mayor Pro Tem Elected
Long Beach : School Maintenance Budget Cut 5%, 39 Jobs Eliminated
Disco Murderer Sentenced United Press International
WORLD IN BRIEF : CHINA : Viruses Spread in Computer Network From Times Staff and Wire Reports
House Democrats Propose Sharp Cutbacks in Defense : Budget: Leaders call for reducing spending by 25% over 5 years. Plan would allocate $251 billion to deficit reduction and new domestic programs. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stands Sprout Earth Day Specials BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Selected After Ordinance Is Rescinded : La Canada Flintridge: The City Council picks Jack Hastings after abolishing a law that would have awarded the post to another councilman. RONALD S. PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Councils Reorganize, Select Officers
Contras Agree to Disband : Accord Ends Standoff in Nicaragua From Associated Press
Lithuania Oil Cutoff Report Stirs Confusion MASHA HAMILTON and ESTHER SCHRADER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Venice : Anti-Gang March Planned
What a Letdown
Pasadena : Fire Station Contract
Lobbying for a Law That Transcends Smoke Alarms
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : ORANGE COUNTY : Man's Suicide Leads to Hunt for Women From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Jack Nicholson a Proud Papa From Times wire services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Assembly Unit Urges Pay-Raise Rollback From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FAMILY FARE THAI : The Flavor of the Soup Arrives in Three Waves HILARY DOLE KLEIN
San Dimas : McHenry Mayor Pro Tem
LOCAL : Santa Ana Man Shot by Officer From Times wire services
COLUMN ONE : Outlets for Forgotten Viewers : Low-power television serves those beyond the reach of either cable or conventional broadcasters. But few stations have fulfilled populist goals. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Rehab Radio' Is Social Therapy JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Gateway Plaza Sold to Retiree Assn.
Taking a Dive Into Maritime History RONALD L. SOBLE
Drug Shows Near-Total Success Against Rare Type of Leukemia LINDA ROACH MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Syria Confirms Release Is Imminent, U.S. Officials Say : Hostages: Washington is sending a team to West Germany for possible debriefing. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PANAMA : 20 Feared Killed in Airliner Crash From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Marla Fears for Friends' Privacy From Times wire services
Beverly Hills : New Wisteria at Pergola
West Covina : Council Names New Mayor
UCSD Makes Good Choice DIRK SUTRO
For the New Mayor, Civic Center Tops the Agenda ROSANNE KEYNAN, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
Cerritos : Pipe Bomb Blows Hole in Block Wall at Junior High
Crankshaft Quality Has Gone Downhill RALPH VARTABEDIAN
South Gate : Southern Ave. to Get Resurfacing, Lighting
Judge Appoints Trustee for Eastern Air, Ousts Lorenzo ROBERT E. DALLOS and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
La Puente : Alderete Elected Mayor
Will Free U.S. Hostage, Lebanon Militants Say : Mideast: A pro-Iranian faction signals a possible breakthrough. U.S. diplomat is asked to 'coordinate.' NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Rejects Overnight Parking Restrictions : Streets: The council votes 3 to 2 to scrap a controversial proposal that would have required car permits for overnight guests. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computerized Sign Authorized for College
A Gamble That Could Lead to the Majors : Baseball: Chris Martin was ignored by the scouts four years ago, but that was before he became a star with bat and glove at Pepperdine. ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mexico Sends Diplomatic Note to U.S. Asking Details on Suspect's Abduction : Drug war: The alleged kidnap victim has been charged in the death of American DEA agent Camarena. RONALD J. OSTROW and MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Culver City : Auction to Benefit Schools
Aphids Attack Gardens in Wake of Medfly Spraying STEPHANIE CHAVEZ and BERKELEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION : Pastor, 81, Charged With Murder From Times wire services
From Idea to Million-Dollar Deal MICHAEL CIEPLY
Bay Area Jolted on Anniversary of '06 Shaker : Earthquake: At least 14 temblors mark the occasion. This time, though, there's reason to celebrate. MARK STEIN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION : Son of Ex-Panamanian President Arrested in Threat to Kill Bush From Times Wire Services
Won't Delay Chamorro's Inaugural, Ortega Pledges From Times Wire Services
Mexico Threatens to Halt U.S. Anti-Drug Cooperation Over Abduction of Suspect : Foreign policy: The alleged kidnap victim has been charged in the death of American DEA agent Camarena. MARJORIE MILLER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Eagle Rock Youth Featured in Book
French Deserve Top Billing at Marengo-That's Italian DAVID NELSON
Religions Join the Crusade to Save Earth From Pollution RUSSELL CHANDLER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Tiny Catalina School Is Honored With Top State Award LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electrifying Experiment in Westchester : Transportation: Two buses and a van will draw power from an electric cable under the street in an experiment that could change the way Los Angeles moves. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Organize to Fight Plan to Build Houses on Hill : Glenmore Canyon: Area homeowners form an association to have more clout in opposing a plan to build up to 61 houses south of Mountain Street and west of the Glendale Freeway. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOCUS : Where Old and New Coexist Clipboard researched by Elena Brunet / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
BOOK REVIEW : Slow Meditation Finds Worlds in Moments : ROOM TEMPERATURE by Nicholson Baker Grove Weidenfeld $16.95, 99 pages RICHARD EDER
Sister Says She Didn't Know of Recluse's Riches BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCHOOL NEWS : Twins Hope to Cash In on Ambassador Program ELENA FARRINGTON
Cat's Ear Pain May Be Linked to Other Areas DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn
Encino Clinic Eases Cluster Headache Pain With Oxygen Therapy R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
WORLD : China Hints Force Against Ship From Times wire services
Long Beach Officials, Businessmen Get Security Tips at Police Seminar : Law Enforcement: The one-evening event is praised by those who attended but is criticized by some as 'elitist.' BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muir High's Inger Miller: Rose Princess and Queen of Sprinters : Track: This outstanding scholar-athlete has the fastest times in the nation in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. And she did it without her usual off-season training. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCHOOL NEWS : San Marino Takes 16 Awards at Convention
East German Sees Economic, Social, Monetary Merger in Eight Weeks From Associated Press
2 Germanys OK Lifting of Their Border Controls TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOURS DESIGN HOUSE : Remodeling History : Refurbished 1911 Oxnard Bungalow to Open for Symphony Fund-Raiser ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
Gay-Bashing a Problem
Court Lets Judges Order Tax Hikes : Judiciary: It rules that U.S. jurists may not raise levies themselves. But they can force governments to do it and can lift states' Prop. 13-type curbs. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Extends Child Porno Ban to the Home DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westwood : Law Students Aid Homeless
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Weekend's Attractions : Chamber, Jazz, Folk, Bluegrass and Blues Fill Musical Bill By LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$550,000 Offered for Old Depot : Monrovia: City officials have moved to acquire the vacant Santa Fe Railroad station on South Myrtle Avenue. SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Opera Assn. Ends Season on a Viennese Note DAVID NELSON
20 Protest Proposal for New Terminal at Burbank Airport JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landlords Take First Step to Gut Santa Monica Rent Control Law JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15 Killed When Grenade Hits Beirut School Bus From Times Wire Services
Glendora : Council Selects Mayor
BIG : Trends: The wealthy are flocking to build their castles on large lots : in Ventura County, where there are no size restrictions. Some find : the 'mansionization' obscene; others say it will raise property values. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Research Points to Link in Diseases, Treatments KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pico Rivera : Parents Want a Voice in Replacing Superintendent
WORLD : 1st Fiji AIDS Victim Dies From Times wire services
Chute Takes His Best Shot : Baseball: After setting Glendale College single-season home run record, slugger chases career mark. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When Parents Join the Faculty : PTA: Students in schools where mom or dad are involved seem to do better. Schools are trying to welcome parents. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, Gray is a regular contributor to Valley View. and
COLLEGE NEWS : Cal Poly Pomona Picks Outstanding Professor
Split Between Britain, U.S. Seen as 'Inevitable' : Foreign policy: The Conservative Party chairman fears that a 'less European' America will provide the wedge. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abducted Boy Barters Calmly for His Release : Crime: Armed woman pulled the 9-year-old off school playground. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
405 Crash Kills Driver of Van, Road Worker DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Billy Idol Undergoes Leg Surgery From Times wire services
Caltech President to Chair Panel on Energy
New Home Puts on Its Face at the Last Minute PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Mother Goose Meets Mother Nature : Preschool: At the Young Naturalist Center, toddlers learn about the environment in a back yard paradise. KAREN KINGSBURY, Kingsbury is a regular contributor to Valley View
2 Crusaders for Justice or 2 Grand Inquisitors? : Soviet Union: The exploits--and woes--of the two embattled investigators have polarized the nation. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Space Pods : Botany Students Grow Tomatoes From Seeds Used in NASA Project ROSE ANA BERBEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Power Struggle Seen in Whittier Council Split : Politics: A 3-2 vote for Robert Woehrmann as mayor pro tem appears to foreshadow conflicts on council over land-use and development issues. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antique Recordings Turn Dentist's Home Into a Wax Museum RANDYE HODER
Pasadena Orders Housing Project Probe : Discrimination: City staff will try to obtain documents related to racial bias allegations made by tenants of the low-income King's Villages. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHAT'S FRESH BUYING OPPORTUNITIES : Stalking Celery : Stock Up As the Last Crop Before Mid-summer Quarantine Comes to Market PEGGY Y. LEE
Area Growth Is Pushing the Arts to Front-Row Seat : Culture: In a region already strong in the performance arts, several cities have taken ambitious steps to satisfy new appetites. DIRK SUTRO, Dirk Sutro is a free-lance writer based in Cardiff who specializes in the arts. He writes the architecture and jazz columns for the San Diego County edition of The Times. and
Pasadena : Panel Members Named
Long Beach : District Attorney Clears City Manager in Theft Case
Pasadena : Park Rehabilitation Plan
Old Models Obsolete for Step-Families MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pitch for Batting Cage
'Family Audience Theater' Fills Void in North County GERARD GARZA, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
Jazz, Slugs on Tap
COLLEGE NEWS : Engineering Program President Selected
Santa Monica : Center Receives $1 Million
Friend of Eddie Martin Reminisces About Flier
An Ex-Cancer Patient's New Chapter on Life SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Gives Tentative OK on Low-Cost Housing DENNIS ROMERO, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
MUSIC ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS : Strumming Along : Traditional, Unamplified Sounds of Earlier Era Are Finding a New Voice CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Runner Herrera Perishes in Freeway Crash SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Covina : Council Elects Mayor
Pasadena : Mayor Election Rejected
Big-Time Plans and a Small-Time Budget : Volleyball: Loyola Coach Mike Normand gave up $80,000 in salary to lead the Lions to the top in a conference of powerhouse teams. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH COUNTY FINDS : Just the Spot for Bangers and Mash and a Pint of Ale JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Blvd. Merchants Plan to Fight Crime : Business: The need for a greater police presence in the area will be discussed next week at an organizational meeting. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiet Cardiff-by-the-Sea Fights to Protect Identity DON PATTERSON
THE CLUB SCENE : Weird Fun : Look Out! Here Comes the Devolution BILL LOCEY
ON THE JOB FIRING PEOPLE : He Gives the Heave-Ho : Bill Souza Has Seen It All, From Tears to a Pointed Gun AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT : Two Worlds : Combining Adolescence, Stardom ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
SPORTSCOPE : Cal Poly Signs Four Players for Basketball
Earth Day '70 SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Government Role Should Be to 'Nurture' the Arts
Soldier of Conscience : Victim of Nazis Has Devoted Her Life to Freeing Political Prisoners SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : $60,900 Schools Donation
FISHING NOTES : State Gill Net Testing Could Help Save Young Halibut DAN STANTON
Teachers, Parents Seek Role in Making Decisions at Marshall LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Crescenta Valley Takes Command in Las Vegas Softball Tournament GARY KLEIN
Lawyer to the Stars Takes on Mayoral Duty : Beverly Hills: Allan Alexander's business and financial background and experience in city government are seen as key assets. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
How to Buy and Use Ginger Root JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ground Beef Fat and Lean Content Same in All Stores DIANE STONEBACK, THE ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL
Concerns About Health, Environment Aiding Spread of Vegetarianism : Nutrition: Vegetarianism continues to gain credibility as cancer-resistant way to live, while meat diets have been increasingly associated with cancer risks. GERRI KOBREN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Charles Krug: After Some Lean Years, Winery Is Making a Comeback DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Add Fennel for Distinctive Flavor DIANA SHAW, Shaw is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles
A Tasty Chicken Experiment
Spring's the Season for Enjoying Delicious, Vitamin C-Rich Strawberries TONI TIPTON
Weight-Loss Diets Believed Harmful : Nutrition: The industry is unregulated and untamed, critics say. Liquid formulas, especially, are cited as culprits, but they have their defenders. ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culinary Journey Brings Sonoma Food, Wine to L.A. : Marketing: Representatives of 30 food firms, 20 wineries converge at Biltmore Hotel to promote their products. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lamb Dish Takes Time But Worth It
China Maker Sets the Table for Earth Day MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drawing Attention to the Role Food Plays in the Battle Against Cancer : Health: The American Cancer Society has designated April 19 as the Great American Food Fight Against Cancer. TONI TIPTON
Gearing Up : Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi, above and left, credits a personalized diet for his increased stamina and renewed success on the racing circuit. JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Columbia Bar & Grill's Vegetable Burger Is a Healthful Change of Taste ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mid-Price Champagne DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Hearty Stew for a Novice Calamari Chef
Where to Find the Elusive Tamari JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doubling a Recipe Increases Chance for Failure JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA
Barbecue Is the Spice of Life and Something to Fight About in Court : Lawsuits: One juicy example is the fight between Texas Pig Stands and Hard Rock Cafe. These people take the Southern delicacy seriously. LINTON WEEKS, THE WASHINGTON POST
ENTERTAINMENT
The Reincarnation of 'Carnival of Souls' CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Bugs Bunny, All His Friends to Join Drug Rescue on TV Saturday A.M. : Cartoon special: Congressmen treated to preview of program to air on network, independent and cable outlets. From Associated Press
Papa John Creach Still Kickin' Around the Styles DIRK SUTRO
NEWS ANAYLSIS : Ruling Causes a Stir in Mapplethorpe Controversy : Supreme Court: Scholars say the decision upholding Ohio pornography law is unlikely to have much effect on Cincinnati dispute. But some see the prosecution as an escalation of threats to artistic freedom. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hogan Family' Jump to CBS Called an Exception : Television: The NBC sitcom's switch to a rival network won't inspire similar moves, a Lorimar executive says. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : 2 Striking New Works Are High Points at Japan American Theatre DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Bookstore Asks Help in Boycott From Times wire services
Dancer Puts Emotion Back in Motion JAN BRESLAUER
People Watch GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Record Crowd Awaits McCartney From Times wire services
Quotable
'Whinemaster' to Play It for Laughs in S.D. KEVIN BRASS
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Silos' Show Goes Against the Grain CHRIS WILLMAN
MUSIC REVIEW : A Flutist Subs on Short Notice CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Abused Masterpiece Hung Again From Times wire services
SHORT TAKES : 3rd-Rated KCBS Earns Most Emmy Nominations in L.A. Area From Times wire services
SHORT TAKES : Documentary Maker Rossif Dies From Times wire services
Art GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Bankrupt' Kennedy Arts Center $15 Million in Debt From Reuters
JAZZ REVIEW : Fun With the Either/Orchestra at Bon Appetit BILL KOHLHAASE
SHORT TAKES : Arthur Miller Honored for Works From Times wire services
Season of Touring Shows Planned for Spreckels
SHORT TAKES : Women's Baseball Film Planned From Times wire services
'St. Peter' Expected to Set Auction Mark SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Buzz Spector Offers a Look Inside the Use of Books as Art CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : NBC Sitcom 'Wings' Sputters in Debut HOWARD ROSENBERG
MUSIC REVIEW : Beethoven by Beaux Arts Trio TIMOTHY MANGAN
Keiko Matsui's Spiritual Quest for Music With 'No Borders' : Jazz: The Japanese musician doesn't like labels applied to her works. It's just as well, because the performer can easily go from fusion to rhythm and blues and to improvisational. DON HECKMAN
Q106's Arbitron Success Brings New Competitor KEVIN BRASS
Friedkin's 'Guardian' Opens AFI Fest Tonight : Festival: The ambitious global program will last two weeks and offer more than 200 titles. MICHAEL WILMINGTON
Behind Every Big Star Is an Expert 'Player' : Entertainment: The Famous People Players, who will perform in Orange County, don't advertise their disabilities, and the puppeteers have dazzled critics with their expertise. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Poets Society' Is Alive and Well DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : Zukerman Subs for Ill Galway on Short Notice CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Brushing Up on France's Art Heritage : Exhibit: The director of the Cartier Foundation hopes that a Santa Monica Museum show will help shatter stereotypes. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Special Delivery for Gurney's 'Love Letters' SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
2 Live Crew Rap Group on Stage Despite Threat From Associated Press
In 'Strange Love,' T.S.O.L. Blends Grit, Versatility : Recordings from fellow O.C.-based performers--country singer Jann Browne and synth-pop Anything Box--offer plenty of variety. MIKE BOEHM
Rappers Go to the Source for Anti-Gang Video : Pop: They tape 'All in the Same Gang' and hold a no-more-wars summit at the Nickerson Gardens housing project. Some onlookers doubt the effort will do any good. STEVE HOCHMAN
BUSINESS
Seeing the Light : An Anaheim company's foam building blocks have many advantages but they're a tough sell in the wary construction industry. JANICE L. JONES
AT&T Holders Take Stand on Abortion Issue : Telecommunications: A proposal, defeated at the firm's annual meeting, would have denied funds for groups supporting abortion rights. BRUCE KEPPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Perrier Won't Have the Same Sparkle--Under FDA Orders From Times wire services
Baby Pillows Recalled After 19 Infants Suffocate From Associated Press
Commerce Secretary Warns Japan Over Trade Pact : Deficit: Robert A. Mosbacher tells electronics executives in Irvine that the U.S. will take tough action if the agreement isn't followed. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking / Finance James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Occidental Corp. Profit Is Up 62% From Associated Press
Diceon Loses $1.4 Million
Keating Denies He Tried to Get Officials Fired : Hearing: But he acknowledges taking complaints about one top official to the White House chief of staff. DAVE SKIDMORE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
P.M. BRIEFING : SEC Expands Private Sales Role From Times wire services
STOCKS : Market Sinks as Rates Jump; Dow Slips 32.89 From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : TI 1st Qtr. Profits Slump 84.7% From Times wire services
AMR Reports $19-Million Loss in Quarter From Associated Press
Valley Federal Thrift Goes Up for Sale JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Net Jumps 134% to $131.8 Million CARLA LAZZARESCHI
U.S. Trade Gap Is at Narrowest Point Since Late in 1983 OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Headquarters Sale Boosts Northrop Income
Food Subsidies Cost Billions, OECD Study Says. Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Income Growth Figures Cited From Times wire services
Banking / Finance James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
BANKING / FINANCE : Mortgage Division Wants Distance From Struggling Thrift James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Citibank Award MCI $30-Million Contract United Press International
Phillips Faces Blast Fine of $5.7 Million : Occupational Safety: Natural gas company and engineering firm charged with willful violations in Texas explosion fatal to 23. From Associated Press
Another Trade Dilemma With Japan : Pacific Rim: Recent concessions make it difficult to target Tokyo again for allegedly unfair trade practices. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Marietta Gets Army Mortar Contract United Press International
Medfly Infestation Has Farmers Unsure How to Save Crops : Agriculture: Three thousand acres of commercial crops are in the quarantined area. They cannot be sold until growers take complicated and costly precautions. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coldwell Unit Gives Grey Its Ad Business BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Successful S&L Operation Turned Sour : Thrifts: Great American Bank was an industry pioneer. But then it acquired a Tucson operation. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Tarzan Creator's Vision Keeps Ape Man a Lord of the Marketing Jungle : Merchandising: Edgar Rice Burroughs had the foresight to incorporate himself. The move ensured him and his heirs income generated by his many literary children. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rohm Plans to Combine Irvine, San Jose Units DEAN TAKAHASHI
GM Chief Says Electric Auto Close to Reality JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FTC Probing 2 Studios' Ban of On-Screen Advertising DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ashton-Tate Links Loss to Failed Program CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Though Frenzy Is Over, Home Sales Still Brisk in South County JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Seeks to Revoke License of FGS Agency GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great American Success Story Ends on Note of Failure : Thrifts: The San Diego-based savings and loan was a pioneer and a powerhouse in the industry. But then it acquired Home Federal Savings of Tucson. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
P.M. BRIEFING : Amtrak Machinist Strike Averted From Times wire services
First Interstate's Profit Drops 4% in First Quarter : Banks: Income was up for the parent firms of World Savings and Fidelity Federal Bank but off at Marine Midland Banks Inc. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's Avocado Ranchers Brace for 30% Drop in Harvest : Agriculture: Mother Nature causes production drop for third consecutive year. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dayton Hudson Agrees to Buy Marshall Field From Associated Press
State Goes After FGS' License for Alleged Abuses GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Downsizing' Strains AT&T Employees BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Gang-Rape Victim Now Vice President of Salomon Bros. Associated Press
Kids' Projects: A Wondrous Look at Future LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Cyberpunk and the Future of Technology MICHAEL SCHRAGE
SPORTS
Names in the News
Douglas-Holyfield Purse Bids OK
Canyons Pulls Into Tie for WSC Lead : JC baseball: Gibson stymies Glendale with a 5-hitter to end monthlong conference drought. BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Arizona State, Trojan Melee Is 'Deplorable' GARY KLEIN
Men's Gymnastics Barely Making the Cut in the NCAA : Championships: Budget problems make them one of the first trims, but the women's meet is holding its own. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Betting With Bob
Readmitting English to Europe Soccer Matches 'Suicidal' From Associated Press
NAMES IN THE NEWS : NBA Fines 6 Players in Week From Times wire services
Brind'Amour Helps Blues Get the Jump on Blackhawks, 4-3 Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Spurs' Turnaround at Record Proportions After Victory Over Jazz DAN HAFNER
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Anderson Stays Summertime Hot as Palos Verdes Romps to 9-3 Win ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dominguez and Earnest Undo Redondo With Big Hits in Mira Costa Victory STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : By Keeping Smith, Red Sox Saved Clemens DAN HAFNER
Baseball
Bright Again Heads Field of 14 3-Year-Olds in Arkansas Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Lambs In Like Lions in Turnabout Spring--Some Slump Early BEN WALKER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels Share the Blame After 12-Inning Loss to A's : Baseball: Langston threw a pickoff attempt away, and Ray failed to turn a double play. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fogg's One-Hitter Lifts Golden West
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Chargers Reject Another Offer for Anderson : NFL: Deal would have included third-round pick in 1990 and conditional second-round pick in 1991, based on Anderson's performance. CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rose Guilty Plea Expected on Tax Charges JOE KAY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Finger Lake Track Pact OKd From Times wire services
Murray Shakes Up Giants, 6-2 BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Routs Westmont, 18-5
Warriors' Second Chance Sinks Clippers From Associated Press
El Camino Real Turns Four Hits Into a 12-4 Win : High school baseball: Conquistadores capitalize on wildness of Kennedy's pitchers. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Champagneforashley Favored at Wood Race Associated Press
Santoro Upsets Champion at Phillips Open From Associated Press
City Coaches Promote Plan to Raise Pay JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Bats Stifled by A's, 3-1 HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Win in Athens Earns Torrance Runner a Position on Goodwill Games Team STEVEN HERBERT
Raba Falls Short Against Westlake's Long Ball, 3-1 JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sockers Won't Let Zungul Practice DON PATTERSON
Mr. Frisky Is Pride of His Family But Critics Say He's Got No Class PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
Angel Bats Stifled by A's, 3-1 HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Gibson, Lin Lead Dunlop Open From Times wire services
Attitude and Ability Keep the A's on Top ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Maple Leafs Fire Lariviere From Times wire services
Nice on Ice Won't Cut It Here MIKE DOWNEY
Names in the News
Fallbrook Takes Care of Shaky RBV DAVE McKIBBEN
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Irvine Tops Capistrano Valley on Brundage's 4th No-Hitter
Fuhr Is Out, but Ranford Is in a Groove JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Just Underestimated the Power of the Press HARLEY TINKHAM
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cubs Take First Place, Drop Mets to Last, 8-5 DAN HAFNER
CENTURY LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Santa Ana Valley Falls to a Revived Villa Park CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES : Strength of Schedule Helps CS Northridge Bolster Ranking in Baseball
Flagler, Stubbs to Dallas Associated Press
He Went From Raiders to Gladiators JIM MURRAY
Perry in Alcohol Center From United Press International
Self-Assured Cooper Looks Toward UCLA DAVID RAATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP NOTES / ROB FERNAS : School-Hopping Takes Yoshida for an Emotional Ride ROB FERNAS
High School Roundup
QB George to Colts in Falcons Deal From Associated Press
Capistrano Valley Swim Forfeit Upheld CHRIS FOSTER
High School Baseball Roundup
Basketball SCOTT MILLER
Hurdler Greg Foster Suspended 3 Months in Cold Medicine Use
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : La Quinta Wins No. 300 for Demarest
PREP ROUNDUP : La Quinta Wins Volleyball Match, Remains on Top in Garden Grove
SANTA ANITA : Great Communicator on Way Back JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Joke, Team Tennis Is Back MIKE PENNER
Kings Lose Opener in a Big Way : NHL playoffs: Oilers get the jump in a hurry and don't let up, 7-0. Gretzky is held shotless. It equals the second-worst playoff loss in Los Angeles history. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Center Picks Big Sky School
Home, Sweet Homer : Gordon Emerges as Scyphers' Latest Power Hitter at Simi Valley High STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slower Speeds, Safety Measures Reduce Risk on Long Beach Course DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Birmingham Tries Novel Approach
Donie Leads Scoggin in Platform Diving Associated Press
Favored Sir Beaufort Delivers in La Puente BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Unable to Slow Down Unbeaten Reds BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coleman's Speed Impresses Another Swift Ballplayer : Baseball: Bo Jackson does some voluntary scouting, then sends the findings to his former college coach. As a result, the St. Bernard star receives a scholarship to Auburn. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Fernandez, Castro Lead the Way as Anaheim Shuts Down Western, 6-0 TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Indy Cars Get Plenty of Company This Weekend at Long Beach SHAV GLICK
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Indiana's Dunbar Cracks Bone From Times wire services
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Taft's Volleyball Team Outlasts Granada Hills ERIC SHEPARD
Kapstein Gives Up Control of Padres' Daily Operations From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK / JIM LINDGREN : Anderson Runs to Rescue for PLNC JIM LINDGREN
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / MIKE DiGIOVANNA : After Handling Injuries, Gallego Hopes Pro Career Still Awaits MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Merrill Debuts at Channel Islands JEFF RILEY
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Monte Vista Batting Practice Makes Perfect JOHN GEIS
Gathers' Family Likely to File Suit on Friday : Basketball: Lawyer says action stemming from death of Loyola Marymount player will involve six counts and name 14 defendants. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitbread Race Will Continue With Its Boycott of South Africa RICH ROBERTS
Titans' Murphy Finalist for Job at San Jose State MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING / WHITBREAD ROUND THE WORLD RACE : Cruising Might Be on Way Out RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jim Traber Finds Comfort a Long Way From Home KEN ROSENTHAL, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
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