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What happened on April 25, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Movies By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Legal File By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
People Watch By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
NBC Gets Back in Front By Lee Margulies, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Siberry Sings Her Way Back to the Basics of Folk-Pop Music By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
POP MUSIC : Second Issue of Magazine Gains Respect on S.D. Scene By Thomas K. Arnold
MUSIC REVIEW : A Precise S.D. Chamber Orchestra Closes Its Season With Conviction By Kenneth Herman
MUSIC REVIEW : Control, Delicacy Are What Sets Creach Apart By Dirk Sutro
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Kathy Mattea's Best Comes Live From the Heart, Not From Studio By Jim Washburn
COMEDY REVIEW : This Time Around, Kinison Isn't Just All Bite and Bash By Mark Chalon Smith
STAGE REVIEW : How Nerdy? We've Got 'Feelings' on a Tambourine to Sheet Music By Mark Chalon Smith
Gyromatics to Play Reunion Show By Randy Lewis
DANCE REVIEW : S.D. 's 3's Company at Occidental By Lewis Segal
Orange County's Estimated Weekend Box Office Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Artist Keeps Asking Via Her Works: 'Who Am I?' : Exhibit: The murky boundary between reality and artifice fascinates Ilene Segalove, who makes wry and witty videos and radio commentaries. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quotable
Wilson Phillips: Good Vibrations : Pop: The daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson and John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas are making it on their own as a trio. By Steve Hochman
Edited Photos Fueling NEA Confrontation : Art: Fundamentalist group cropped portions of allegedly pornographic or sacrilegious works in mass mailing to Congress and religious leaders. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Personal Battles Helped Devine in Billie Holiday Role By Nancy Churnin
STAGE REVIEW : Uneven 'Lord of Medflies' From Second City By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Kathy Mattea Soars Off the Record By Jim Washburn
For Yuppies, This Concert Is the Rock of the Middle Ages : Charity: Top British rockers will give a benefit performance at one of England's stately homes before a fortysomething audience. By David Gritten
Jimmy Stewart Honored by Lincoln Center Film Society By Michele Willens
MOVIE REVIEWS : The Good and the Not-So-Good of Animation By Charles Solomon
Arts Groups Fighting NEA Anti-Obscenity Pledge By Allan Parachini
Picture of Nude John Lennon Pulled From Art Exhibition By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Reviews : 'Electric Monday' at UCLA Is Eclectic and Effective By John Henken
Congressional Candidate to Get Equal Time on KCOP By Steven Herbert
Music Reviews : Engaging Pairing of Instruments in Monday Concert By Daniel Cariaga
Music Reviews : Trumpeter David Bilger in Ambassador Recital By Timothy Mangan
Buchanan on Manifest Destiny
KCBS May Add Home Videos to Nightly News By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Buchanan on Manifest Destiny
U.S. Tuna Canners Pledge More Protection for Dolphins
SHORT TAKES : 'Capital News' Series Suspended but Will Return, ABC Announces From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Perlman Aids Garde Project From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Joan Tower Wins Music Award From Times Wire Services
Too Much Packaging
SHORT TAKES : McCartney Concert Still Possible From Times Wire Services
Stage By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
NEWS
Supreme Court Rules Against Classic Film Owners : Law: The distributors of 'Rear Window' must share earnings from the film's re-release with a literary agent. Some claim the ruling could limit the availability of old movies. Thousands of works could be affected. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perkins House Designed to Showcase a Life : Architecture: The tiny residence is fairly new by Pasadena standards, but it has been designated a Historic Treasure. By Loretta Schertz Keller, Keller is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View.
Youngsters Remember a Good Friend : Schools: Frank Madrid was more than the custodian at Anne LeGore School, and the students have helped to make a lasting tribute to him. By Randye Hoder, Hoder is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View
WORLD IN BRIEF : ZAIRE : Mobutu Pledges Multi-Party State From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : 28-Week Abortion Limit Reduced to 24 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : MALAYSIA : Total Shutdown on 'Boat People' Told From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SUDAN : 28 Executions Told After Failed Coup From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : No Signs of Fraud in Cannella's Election From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Interest Rate Cap Fails in Committee From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Bills on School Aid Signed by Governor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Earth First! Climbs Bridge in Protest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EYE IN SPACE: She missed the 5:34 a.m. space shuttle... By Steve Emmons and David Reyes
TOP SCORES: Parents love them, students hate them and... By O.C. Cap Scores Jump The County'S Four Top School Districts Strongly Improved 12th-grade Reading and Math Cap Scores Over The Past Six Years. Figures Represent Increases Over 1983-84 Scores.* Los Alamitos: +59 Saddleback Valley: +57 Irvine: +50 Huntington Beach: +41 * Statewide Average: +21 Source: State Dept. Of Education and Steve Emmons and David Reyes
Freeway Workers' Grief, Fear Delay Return to Job By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECK THE FREEWAY? One group of firms interested in... By David Reyes and Steve Emmons
BROADSIDE: Rep. Robert K. Dornan (R-Garden Grove) has... By Steve Emmons and David Reyes
PRESIDENTIAL: Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari... By David Reyes and Steve Emmons
San Diego Freeway Car-Pool Lane Draws Record Number of Drivers By Eric Bailey
Encinitas Calls for Emergency Migrant Help By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China, Soviets OK Troop Cuts Along Border By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malaysia Said to Shut Off Asylum for 'Boat People' : Refugees: Six dead, 263 are missing after being turned away from nation's shores, U.S. group says. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sandinistas Give Millions in State Assets to Followers By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Is Urged to Help Pay for Schools in U.S. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sobbing Milken Pleads Guilty to Six Felonies By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Czech Political Fund-Raiser Is Hollywood Chic By John Balzar, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
He Had a Dream--but It Died on the Violent Streets By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Decides Against Sanctions in Lithuania Crisis : Secession: Bush's stand illustrates Gorbachev's influence in the West. Republic's leader calls it a 'sellout.' By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powerful Telescope Soars Into Space Aboard Shuttle By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
COLUMN ONE : AIDS Adds to Ranks of Homeless : Two of the nation's most intractable ills are converging. Long waits for shelters compound the problem. By Victor F. Zonana and Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Crane Inspections Find Rampant Violations : Industrial safety: Cal/OSHA officials discover violations at 29 of the 38 projects where the huge tower devices were being used. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty in Bomb Threats By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEPAL : Police Protest Over Killing of 6 Officers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Most Decry, a Few Salute Sabotage of Power Lines : Energy: Residents of Watsonville and Santa Cruz have passionate opinions on vandals who knocked out electricity. By Michael Parrish and Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Income Tax Receipts Run Below Estimates : Revenue: Projections may be off by $500 million. Shortfall could bring deep cuts in state programs. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAP Scores Rise Again for 12th-Graders : Education: The statewide results show steady improvement since 1984. But gains are slight for some minority and immigrant students. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Condemned Killer Can Get Wish to Be Executed Soon : Supreme Court: Man convicted in 16 deaths opposed any appeal. Justices say that Arkansas is not required to review Ronald Simmons' case. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuclear Weapons Job Nominee Ends Fight for Confirmation
UPDATE / HURRICANE HUGO : In Charleston, Life's Almost Normal Again : But seven months later, the disaster leaves a new legacy: a continuing menace of forest fires. By Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ISSUE / DEATH PENALTY : Little-Noticed Kennedy Measure Might Mean End to Executions By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Sets Conditions for Its Role in Any Hostage Deal : Diplomacy: Israeli prisoners captured in Lebanon must also be set free, officials say. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro-Israel U.S. Lobby Criticizes Secret Aid for Jerusalem Housing From Associated Press
Polhill's Sense of Humor Is Called Vital : Captivity: Officials are amazed at the professor's mental stamina. He is reunited with his two adult sons. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Names OMB Choice \o7 United Press International\f7
German Leaders Agree on Unity Steps by July 2 : Reunification: Kohl and De Maiziere meet for the first time. The decision comes after only three hours. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Government Protesters Seize Bucharest Square \o7 Reuters\f7
Ready to Resume Albania Relations, U.S. Says : Diplomacy: The next move is up to the Stalinist Balkan state, Washington asserts. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Armenians Recall Massacre of 1915 From United Press International
Soviets Tighten Lithuania Squeeze With More Troops, Border Patrols : Secession: Kremlin officials say they are prepared to control imports to the republic. By Esther Schrader and Michael Parks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sandinista General May Be Chamorro's Army Chief : Nicaragua: The reported choice of Humberto Ortega could provoke a split in her coalition. The move is described as temporary. From Times Wire Services
Bush Orders $2.6 Million in Medical Aid \o7 Associated Press\f7
Anti-Auto Cyclist Is Struck by Car, Walks to Hospital From a Times Staff Writer
Former Mental Patient Kills 1 in Mall Shooting From Associated Press
Exxon Refuses to Fund More Spill Studies, Panel Is Told By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smiling Man Opens Fire in Mall, Killing 1 From Associated Press
Galaxy of High-Tech Instruments Joined in Hubble Space Telescope By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Cabinet-Level Task Force on AIDS Urged By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Proposes Recycling CFCs by Repair Shops : Environment: The agency wants to restrict the release of chemicals that deplete the ozone from air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. By Shawn Pogatchnik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actor Albert Salmi, Wife Found Shot to Death By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAP Scores, Pride Climb Together at Nogales High By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS TREASURER : Buchanan Asks Apology From Hayes By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lava Takes 2 More Homes on Hawaii \o7 Associated Press\f7
Blast at Train Derailment Site Causes No Injuries \o7 Associated Press\f7
Graham Out of Hospital After Operation on Rib \o7 United Press International\f7
Carlsbad Acts on Hiring Hall By Ray Tessler
Nation : Jazz Great Dexter Gordon Dies From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SOUTHLAND : Toddler Found in Stolen Car From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Chamorro Sworn In as Nicaragua's President Before Cheering Crowd From Reuters
Telescope Launched : Freed Solar Panel Averts Space Walk From Times Wire Services
GM Plans Production Shift for Van Nuys 'Flex Plant' From Associated Press
WORLD : Bonn Opposition Candidate for Chancellor Stabbed at Rally From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Bomb Scare at LAX Terminal 2 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Man Found Slain in Van Nuys From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Shotgun Blast Wounds Boy, 15 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Orange Man Accused in Stabbing From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Must Change Attitudes, Soviet Workers Told : Economy: Gorbachev tells industrial workers that incentives are vital to his economic reform program. From Associated Press
HEALTH : FDA to Review AIDS Test Kits From Times Wire Services
Obscene Calls Traced to Ex-University Head's Office From Times Wire Services
U.S. Hostage Steen Briefly Escaped in 1987, Polhill Reports From Reuters
Don't Release Hostages, Shiite Leader Urges From Associated Press
Nation : School Boycott Over Holocaust From Times Wire Services
WORLD : New Judean Jewish Settlement From Times Wire Services
No Repeat of '89 Protests--China Premier From Associated Press
Nation : S.D. Bishop Has Brain Surgery From Times Wire Services
President Denies He Sold Out Lithuania : Secession: Bush rejects charges by Baltic nation leader who criticized United States for not imposing sanctions on Soviet Union. From Reuters
Nation : Sentence Reduced for Dortch, Bakker's Right-Hand Man at PTL From Times Wire Services
Bush Plans 5 Speeches \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation : Incident No Threat to Judge From Times Wire Services
Will the Dust Ever Clear in Vacuum Cleaner Debate? By Jack Smith
* Dear Family: Lawyer John Cicilline said Monday in a... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
CONSUMERS : Warm Fuzzies for the Home Computer By Lynn Simross
BOOK REVIEW : Glorifying the Noble Gifts of Humankind By Jonathan Kirsch
A Pastel America By Robert Burns
FASHION : Forget Melrose: La Brea's Rising as the '90s Avenue By Barbara Foley
CONSUMERS : The Firm Complaint Gets the Best Results By Lynn Simross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Makes Henry Tick? : Private, Persistent and Powerful, Rep. Waxman Was Networking Long Before the Strategy Became Chic By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trash Lends Insight Into Slave Life By Jane Seaberry, THE WASHINGTON POST
Mom-to-Be Expected More From Her Colleagues By Eileen Heyes, \o7 Heyes is a View copy editor\f7
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Bardot to Host TV Animal Show From Times Wire Services
Glimpses From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Lady Bird Bows Out of Program From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Schwarzenegger Not 'as Hungry' From Times Wire Services
Antidepressant Not Certain Culprit in Girl's Suicide By Joe Graedon, AND TERESA GRAEDON
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Trumps Enter Pact on Dating From Times Wire Services
BUSINESS
STOCKS : Dow Falls 12 on Late Round of Computer Sales From Times Wire Services
San Diego Gas & Electric Co.: The San Diego utility posted... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Amdahl Corp.: The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based mainframe... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Datum Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of precision...
Resdel Reports a $749,000 Loss
Newport Pharmaceuticals International Inc.: The Laguna...
VTN Corp.: The Orange-based engineering, land-planning and...
National Health Care Systems Inc.: The Irvine-based owner...
FileNet Corp.: The Costa Mesa manufacturer of...
Morgan Stanley Group Inc.: The New York holding company... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Allergan Profit Dips in Quarter; Revenue Rises By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Figures Weave Web Costly to County : Litigation: The owner of Tallmantz Aviation Inc. paid himself a high salary while using bankruptcy to fend off creditors; he also hired high-priced lobbyist Frank G. Michelena. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING/FINANCE : Spring Mountain Group to Open 40 Branches in 3 Years Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Sir Speedy Hopes to Copy Its Success With Print Shops in Spain, Portugal By Stephen C. Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey Savings Takes Profits a Quarter at a Time : Thrift: Newport Beach S&L nets $13.2 million to start year, nearly equaling 1989 total. New CEO says officers are 'pleased with the results' and analysts expect continued strong gains. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury to Start Lincoln Inquiry in Van Nuys Today By Patricia Klein Lerner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investor Is Found Guilty of Money Laundering
TriCare Acquisition: TriCare Inc. said Monday that it...
Fluor Contracts: In a continuation of its diversified...
Banking/finance Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
New Management: American Health Services Corp. in Newport...
Trading Suspension: EECO Inc., a financially troubled...
Software Revolutionizing Client-Information Systems : Database: The program devised by two San Diegans may make the customer index card obsolete. By Gene Yasuda, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Pacific Trawler Fleet Is Making Waves By Terence Finan, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
MILKEN'S GUILTY PLEA : How Milken Set Up Illegal Trading in Shares of MCA By Michael Cieply, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MILKEN'S GUILTY PLEA : Milken Plea Deal Will Force Him to Name Names : Probe: The junk bond king will cooperate with an ongoing federal investigation into securities violations. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Milken's Guilty Plea : What Milken Said, And What Others Said About Him
Hot New U.S. Industry: The Environment By James Flanigan
MILKEN'S GUILTY PLEA : Milken's Future: Prison, Then Back to Finance? : Wall Street: The settlement bars him for life from 'any association' with securities firms, but he could dispense investment advice to individual and institutional clients. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baskin-Robbins, Soviets Strike a Sweet Deal By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United Flight Attendants OK Contract: United Airlines... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Santa Fe Pacific to Spin Off Units: Santa Fe Pacific Corp... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PEOPLE : Associated Press Board Reelects Keating as Chairman
Threats Mount to Newspaper Ad Strongholds By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Sales Plummet: Mid-April sales of North American-made... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quaker to Spin Off Fisher-Price: Quaker Oats Co. announced... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Durable Goods Orders Rise: The Commerce Department said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Papers Seek to Adapt to a Changing Readership By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.: The video rental firm... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonnell Douglas Debt Rating Under Review: Moody's... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Employment Costs Surge: The Labor Department reported that... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S&L Bailout Officials Delay Action: The board of the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Intel Sues Advanced Micro Devices: Intel Corp. said it... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alliance Plans Software to Manage Skills From Associated Press
Trend Watch \o7 Items were compiled and edited by Grassroots Research, a unit of the San Francisco money management firm of RCM Capital Management\f7
It May Be Time to Take Retail Stocks Off the Racks By Tom Petruno
Supercomputers' Numbers Look Bad By Dataquest, DATAQUEST \o7 is a market-intelligence firm based in San Jose\f7
Times Mirror Net Slumps 33%; Soft Ad Markets Cited By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
MGM Grand Air Adds 3 DC-8s to Luxury Service By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Firms Post Mixed Results; Texaco Profits Drop 77% From Associated Press
Times Circulation Climbs 9.5% to Record High of 1,225,189 By Jube Shiver Jr.
Report Says Lenders Siphon Off Billions From Times Wire Services
Bass Group Weighs Bid For Great American By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Sears, Roebuck & Co.: First-quarter net income for the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
French Company to Buy Norton Co. for $1.8 Billion From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Toshiba to Research U.S. HDTV From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Laura Ashley Loses $16 Million From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S., Japan Agree on Removal of Tokyo Bars to Forest Products : Japan to Lift Wood Products Bar From Times Wire Services
Dow Up 13.74; Bargains Halt 111.27-Point Skid From Associated Press
Koito Bows to Pickens Demand, Raises Dividends by Two Yen From Associated Press
Gannett Foundation to Sell Its Stock in Newspaper Chain \o7 Associated Press\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Pricey Johnnie Walker for Japan From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. Hikes Sugar Imports 9.7% From Times Wire Services
Investcorp Buying Saks for $1.5 Billion : Retail: Luxury stores' British owners accept bid by international investment group. From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : High Interest Stalls Home Sales From Times Wire Services
French Airline Will Ban Smoking on All Domestic Flights \o7 Associated Press\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Strike Cripples Seoul Shipyard From Times Wire Services
Bethlehem Steel Corp.: The steel maker said first-quarter... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Salomon Inc.: The parent of the investment banking firm of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Coast Savings Financial Inc.: The Los Angeles holding... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FirstFed Financial: The Santa Monica parent of First... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
USX Corp.: The steel and energy company said first-quarter... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Bass Group May Try to Buy Great American By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Toshiba to Open HDTV Center in N.J.: The Labor Department... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tandon Strategy Review Ends: The Moorpark-based personal... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Morrison Knudsen Forms Mining Group United Press International
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Grunt's gone Hollywood, no doubt about it. One year ago... By Steve Harvey
Lawyers Indicted on Fraud Charges : Legal system: Of 18 people named, 14 are attorneys. The government says they conspired to run up fees on complex insurance lawsuits. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Slain in San Pedro; Victim's Husband Held By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Stands Pat on Aides' Pay Boost : City Hall: Members refuse Molina's call to reconsider their authorization of $20,000 increases for top staffers. By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pennies for the Planet : Glendora Children Raise Money to Help Preserve Rain Forest By Siok-hian Tay Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search for Southland's Disappearing Water Grows By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Accidentally Slain by Wife in Gang Attack
2 Stuntmen Sue Over Injuries in 'Rocky V'
Church's Leader Defends Sex Rituals as Religious
15 Hurt in Disturbance at Pitchess Honor Rancho
Freeway's Northbound Lanes to Be Closed
Proposed Cuts Will Doom Foot Patrols, Panel Told
Suit Seeks to Block Building of Marina Place
Woman Arrested After 30-Minute Car Chase
Medfly Spraying Zones to Expand in 3 Areas
Teacher's Union Censures Compton School Board
Extra $18.2 Million for Central Library Urged
A Parting Shot That Rings True By Bill Boyarsky
Supervisors OK Plan to Double County Jail Capacity Over 20 Years By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apartment Seized by FBI as Alleged Site of Rampant Drug Sales : Law enforcement: The action reportedly is the first such confiscation in the city. Officials say the building owner took part in narcotics deals. By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Asks Panel for Metro Rail Funds : Transportation: Mayor is in Washington to lobby for 6.7-mile second phase of the project. He seeks $185 million from House subcommittee. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genocide Victims Remembered : Armenia: Religious factions come together for ceremony. Demonstration at Turkish Consulate results in arrests. By Russell Chandler and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
California Assessment Test Scores : HOW TO READ THE SCORES
Anti-Gang Battle Cry : Crime: A member of a Santa Ana task force responds to the three weekend shootings by launching an organization to unite local families against violence. By Jim Carlton and Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Family's Celebrations Are a Lifeline--Lest They Forget By \o7 Dianne Klein\f7
A Twisted Tale of Murder, Motives Most Foul : Family plot: A wife is slain, a daughter confesses, the victim's sister marries the accused--and an alleged conspiracy targets the prosecutors and a key witness. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Prep Wrestling Star, Friend Badly Hurt By John Penner
SANTA ANA : Eu Asks Students to Help Register Voters By Greg Hernandez
SANTA ANA : Plea Bargain Ends Man's Murder Trial By Jerry Hicks
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Owners of Escort Service Arrested
SANTA ANA : Baby Killed by Car, Mother Badly Hurt
CAMPAIGN WATCH : Dead in the Water
HUNTINGTON BEACH : State May Challenge Pierside Settlement By Bill Billiter
GARDEN GROVE : Jewelry Mart OKd for Pavilion Plaza
SANTA ANA : Runaway Found in San Fernando Valley
WESTMINSTER : Tow-Truck Driver Held in Murder Try
FULLERTON : Judge Says Proposed Initiative Is Illegal By Tom Mcqueeney
Countywide : Cheney Pays Brief Visit to El Toro By Wendy Paulson
LAGUNA NIGUEL : 2 Officials Quit, Creating 4 Openings By Len Hall and Leslie Earnest
IRVINE : National Academy Honors UC Scientist By Danica Kirka
YORBA LINDA : Nixon Gift to Come From Home Sale
Countywide : Medfly Emergency State OKd Again By Jim Newton
So Why Pick On Californians?
EL TORO : Water District Board Backs Cityhood Issue By Len Hall
COSTA MESA : Mistrial in Drug Case of Ex-Times Worker By Jerry Hicks
Countywide : $265,000 OKd for 'Drug Baby' Project By Lanie Jones
Countywide : Court Rules Against Religious Group By Catherine Gewertz
SOS Lacks $93,000 to Buy Building By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Siege Mentality' at Juvenile Hall : Justice: Guardian describes mistreatment and says staff members don't seem to care about the county's errant teens. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Man Slain Execution-Style in Georgia Restaurant By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop Arguing and Cut the Cake
Now Who Will Indict RICO?
PERSPECTIVE ON THE AMERICAS : The Sandinistas Shall Return : Nicaragua: The defeated leadership will help the new government achieve stability but attempts to undo their reforms will be met by stern resistance. By Daniel Ortega, \o7 Daniel Ortega, president of Nicaragua since 1985, was defeated in a reelection bid in February by UNO candidate Violeta Chamorro. He made the above remarks to Nathan Gardels, editor of Global Viewpoint\f7
Kidnaping Shows U.S. at Lawless Worst : Mexico: The actions of the court and the DEA indicate that for America, its southern neighbor is little more than a territory. By Luis Rubio, \o7 Luis F. Rubio is general director of CIDAC, an independent research center in Mexico City\f7
Oak Park Seniors Score Highest in County on CAP Tests By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Scores for Reading, Math Rank 2nd in State : Schools: In 13 districts, 12th-graders post an average 291, a 32-point rise over 1983-84 and 35 points above the statewide 1989-90 average. By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County High School Students Improve Scores in Reading, Math By Yolanda Rodriguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters OK Business Park Near Race Track By Lynda Natali
The House
Locals Say It Started on a Cowboy Whim : Festival: What may have been a casual picnic has grown into Conejo Valley Days, an annual event that begins today and celebrates the West. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley to Fund Water Recycling Study By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Held as the Driver in I-5 Death of Girl By Franki V. Ransom, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Scientists Cheer Launching By Linda Roach Monroe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downtown Loner Admits Threatening Airliners : Crime: Authorities suspect that the man, a welfare recipient living in a low-cost hotel, made more than 300 bogus calls in nine years. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Asks Ely to Meet With Staff Over Audit : Inquiry: The Ventura County Community College Board wants the trustee to answer questions about items he charged on district expense records. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earth-Conscious Security Guard Goes Out With the Trash By Anthony Perry
Girl, 6, Undergoes Quadruple Amputation : Medicine: Doctors are forced to take drastic measures when severe complications to chicken pox set in. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradbury to Assist in Nepotism Inquiry : Personnel: The Board of Supervisors orders an investigation into allegations involving the district attorney's Child Support Division. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Elementary District Deficit Increases By Karen Mckean
CAMARILLO : Board Undecided on School Bond Survey By Jeff Schnaufer
VENTURA : Council Expands Recycling Program By Psyche Pascual
Defense Blames Stabbings on Sleep Disorder : Trial: Herman Cegers was virtually asleep and befogged by alcohol when he attacked his son and sister, mistaking them for burglars, lawyer argues. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Man's Body Found in Truck Wreckage
OXNARD : Job Training Office Decision Is Delayed By Hugo Martin
No Jobs Will Be Lost in Merger, Utilities Say By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Program to Plant Trees Gets Donations By Kim Kash
OXNARD : Couple to Challenge Harbor District Plan By Judith Harlan
Drive-By Gang Shooting Victim Dies of Wounds
SIMI VALLEY : Fabric, Shoe Stores Robbed by Gunman
VENTURA : 2 Schools Earn Distinguished Status By Adrianne Goodman
Council OKs Partnership on Elsmere Landfill : Dumps: The city-county agreement opens Lopez Canyon to outsiders' trash but spares three scenic Santa Monica Mountains canyons from consideration as dump sites. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Conejo Valley Days Festivities Begin
Fears Rise for Woman Who Disappeared on Drive From Phoenix By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santee Councilman Fined $6,000 for Gaining Financially From Votes By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Council OKs Raise for 24 Employees By Thia Bell
Supervisors Approve Plans for New Calabasas Park By Lynn O'Shaughnessy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Undercover Agent' Is Among Lawyers Indicted in Fraud : Insurance scheme: He first reported the 'Alliance' to authorities and secretly taped conversations, but is now accused of having profited from the scheme. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Water Savings Meet District Goal By Thia Bell
Nassco Accident Suit Names Government By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservancy Makes Offer to Developer for Canyon : Studio City: The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy offers an undisclosed amount to keep Fryman Canyon from being developed. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stuntman Killed in Head-On Collision
Carlsbad Plan to Transfer Students Angers Parents : Education: School board members say the changes are necessary in the growing city to comply with laws on ethnic balance. By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Council Delays Decision on Link Between I-5 and I-15 By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lancaster Man Pleads No Contest to Painting Theft By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal Yanked for Oxnard Review Panel By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berman Bill Would Impose Trade Sanctions on Iraq By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Declines to Act on Barrio Logan Parkland By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mobile Home Park Rent Control Plan Softened : Ventura: The City Council angers residents by allowing park owners to charge limited rent increases if they agree to drop their lawsuits. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Brothers Charged in Death During Robbery
Backers of Proposed Church Lose Constitutional Argument By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Official Encourages Effort to Get Antelope Valley Campus By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contract Awarded for Balboa Park Center
Board Members Delay Vote on Staggered School Times By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hope Fades for Slashing S.D. Dropout Rate By Michael Granberry
Court Upholds Prison Term for Ex-Prosecutor By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vista to Gauge Theater Support By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Informant in Lawyer Fraud Case Is Himself Indicted in U.S. Court : Crime: Prosecutors say he took part in an insurance-bilking scheme before going to authorities. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Challenged Over Spending on New Home Ports From Associated Press
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Langston's Bad Throw Costs Angels in 4-2 Loss at Boston By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Fines the Lakers $25,000 : Pro basketball: League frowns on Riley's decision to play only one starter in final regular-season game against Portland. By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morgan Goes the Distance in 3-Hitter Against Cardinals By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Can't Go Another Round : Hockey: Comeback from 4-1 deficit is for naught. Oilers win, 6-5, when Joe Murphy scores at 4:42 of extra period, ending L.A. season. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Double the Fun : Baseball: For the second night in a row, Padres score 13 runs. This time they clobber the bumbling Cubs, 13-3. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Hard as They Tried, It's an Old Story By Mike Downey
NFL Draft Leaves More Than Half of Juniors Out in Cold By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celtics Banking On Playoff Experience By Jan Hubbard, NEWSDAY
All They Had to Do Was Work the Bugs Out of Kicking Game By Harley Tinkham
Three Basketball Players Commit to SDSU By Scott Miller
BASEBALL San Diego State gave up five runs in the first...
Boxers Must Pay Fines to Have Suspensions Lifted
Lakers Have This Speech Down Pat : Pro basketball: Riley tells team to increase intensity when it opens playoffs against the Houston Rockets. By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banke's First Title Defense Will Be July 14 in Seoul By Earl Gustkey
There Are Games Even Bo Can't Control By Melvin Durslag
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Stewart Keeps April Streak Going as Athletics Beat Orioles, 7-1 By Dan Hafner
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Cardinals' Tudor Feels Better and It Shows By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets Get Physical, Defeat Braves, 2-1 By Dan Hafner
Capriati to Play at Manhattan Beach
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International Ice Hockey Federation officials said hockey...
Miami's efforts to win a major league baseball team have...
After three years with the Bulls, power forward Horace...
American and National League owners ratified baseball's...
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ABC collected 15 of 27 awards presented during the 11th...
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Ice Hockey Officials Threatening to Boycott 1992 Winter Olympics From Associated Press
Tyson to Face Tillman in Las Vegas, King Announces By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Umpire Is Caught Stealing Baseball Cards
Keith McCants underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, and...
Outdoors : DFG to Stock Trout for Season Opening
Outdoors : The Crowley Caper : Recent Fish Deaths at Eastern Sierra Lake Take On Plot of Mystery Novel By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outdoors : OUTDOOR NOTES : Spring Session Starts With Schools of Fish By Pete Thomas
With Options Limited, Tony Rice Goes CFL Route By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Remains Priority for USC's Jackson By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gretzky Wanted to Play : Hockey: His mobility was limited, but not his desire to compete. A doctor finally told him he had to sit out. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOCKEY STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Goalie Belfour Helps Blackhawks Beat Blues, 3-2 From Associated Press
McMackin Tempers El Camino Real Bats By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Could Profit More From a Small Gate : Volleyball: Matador coach banking on partisan crowd for help in WIVA tournament opener. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seasoned Efforts of Jones Flavor Freshman Season By Mike Glaze, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moorpark Still Alive in Race for WSC Title By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Williams Rises to Win State Boxing Title By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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LOS ALAMITOS : Dieting Way of Life for Didericksen By Brad Mckinzie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Late-Bloomers Are in the Spotlight for Opener of Meeting By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Ninth-Inning Home Run Trips CS Northridge, 12-11
Antelope Valley Restores Order to Its Lineup
These Women Find Success Is a Breeze : Sailing: Tracy Edwards and her all-female crew are overcoming stereotypes and impressing competitors in race around the world. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Point Loma Holds Off Mira Mesa By Kim Q. Berkshire
Horse Not in Derby Wins Prep : Lexington Stakes: Sore shins prevented Home at Last--winner at Keeneland--from entering Triple Crown. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego High School Baseball Roundup
Verdict Is In on Glanville's Rebuilding Job By Mike Penner
New Rule Guards Against Pitchers Reaching Their Limit : Baseball: CIF hopes to protect players from overwork, and possible abuse, by restricting the number of appearances and outs in a week. By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westminster, Ocean View to Restart Game
Ocean View Staff Pitches In to Share Work Load By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rosas Pitches Two-Hitter, Leads Santa Ana to 6-0 Victory at El Modena
Quinn to Attend SCC; Fischer Picks Riverside
PREP ROUNDUP : Akau Pitches Two-Hitter in Buena Park Softball Victory
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Sweet's Single Lifts Chapman, 5-2
Former Corona del Mar Basketball Coach Jack Errion Dies at 64 By Tom Hamilton and Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Passed Ball in Seventh Does In Titans By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mike Kelly Has Arizona State Seeing Stars All Over Again : College baseball: Sophomore outfielder from Los Alamitos evokes memories of former Sun Devil standouts. And he ranks with the best. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona State Invades County for Outfielders By Elliott Teaford
All-Star Basketball Games Scheduled June 24 at Bren Center By Tom Hamilton
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Golden West Rolls Past Saddleback By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Land Oklahoma Guard, Estancia Pitcher Greg Brannis
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : After Shooting, Siler's Career in Doubt By Mike Digiovanna
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Fernandez Throws No-Hitter By Brian Murphy
Soviets on Thin NHL Ice : Hockey: The five who took part in the playoffs combined for no goals and a minus-6 rating, sparking grumbling. By Robert Fachet, THE WASHINGTON POST
Aussie Pat Cash Upsets Kevin Curren 6-1, 6-4 From Associated Press
SIDELINES : Golf Course Gag Taken Seriously From Times Wire Services
'Too Tall' Not Returning to Dallas From Times Wire Services
COMMENTARY : Angels Learn That Pitching Alone Can't Win; There's Hitting By Tom Verducci, NEWSDAY
SIDELINES : Oregon Sports Lottery Take Low From Times Wire Services
Ump on Leave in Case of Pilfered Baseball Cards From Times Wire Services
SIDELINES : Spencer-Devlin Disqualified From Times Wire Services
Winning Reds Break Through Cloud of 'Rose Thing' By Alan Goldstein, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Stern Defends Lakers Fine
SHORT TAKES : Misuse of Phone Credit Card Probed, Notre Dame Tells NCAA From Times Wire Services
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