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What happened on February 04, 1990
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Silberman Case to Forge New Ground : Law: A San Diego federal judge must decide whether roving wiretaps, even on public pay phones, are constitutional. Prosecutors say the wiretaps were vital in the money- laundering investigation. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maintaining the Balance of Nature : Zoos, Critics Dispute Reasons for Animal Surpluses, Feasibility of Controlling Them AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Right to See the Sea? : Residents Up and Down the Coast Are Scrambling to Keep Their Ocean View JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opposing Sides State Case: To Spray or Not to Spray?
Maintaining the Balance of Nature : The Man the S.D. Zoo Calls Its Most Trusted Transporter Is Under Federal Scrutiny PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walking Tall in the Black History Parade : Ethnicity: Widely scattered Orange County blacks gather at 11th annual celebration to cheer race's accomplishments. MICHAEL ASHCRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Super Bowl Was Arrestingly Close GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children Show the Way
San Diego
Debating Drug Barricades: Removing Rights or Providing Protection? TRACEY KAPLAN
Commentary : Four Ways to Look at Deukmejian's Employee Health Insurance Plan CHARLES B. DEFARKAS, Charles B. Defarkas is the owner of C.B. Defarkas Enterprises and operates service stations in Orange County
Debating Drug Barricades: Removing Rights or Providing Protection? TRACEY KAPLAN
Officers Run Into a Pack of Trouble : Crime: Police joggers commandeer an actor's golf cart and two cyclists' bicycles to capture an attempted rape suspect in the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : A Life Is Lost in Tangle of Red Tape : Medicare: Unbending rule forces patient into unwise stay in hospital, where she gets worse instead of better. LIDIA E. EVERETT, Lidia E. Everett, a physician who specializes in internal medicine, has a practice in San Marcos. and
San Diego
New Lawndale Building Rules to Favor Condos
The House
Notes about your surroundings.
Commentary : Four Ways to Look at Deukmejian's Employee Health Insurance Plan DR. LLOYD RUCKER, Dr. Lloyd Rucker is on the medical faculty at UC Irvine and is a member of the Orange County Task Force on Indigent Health Care and Physicians for a National Health Plan. His remarks reflect only his personal opinion, not those of the University of California
Mobil Unveils Plan to Battle Initiative Against Use of Acid : Election: Mobil expects to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat measure. Torrance officials express shock at the planned expenditures. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Voters May Get to Vote on Pier's Future Shawn Hubler
Aging Hilltop Center Now a Terraced Complex Tim Waters
Commentary : Four Ways to Look at Deukmejian's Employee Health Insurance Plan ELLEN SEVERONI, Ellen Severoni is president of California Health Decisions
Commentary : Four Ways to Look at Deukmejian's Employee Health Insurance Plan SCOTT MATHER, Scott Mather is chairman of the Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force and the California Homeless Coalition
District Dictators?
Reason for Latinos' Isolation, Lack of Skills in Orange County
Developers' Role in Orange County
Commissioner's Decision on Pier
Opposing Sides State Case: To Spray or Not to Spray?
Opposing Sides State Case: To Spray or Not to Spray?
Opposing Sides State Case: To Spray or Not to Spray?
Continuing Problem
Opposing Sides State Case: To Spray or Not to Spray?
'Dignity Ordinance'
Abortion, Ethics Turn Senate Race Topsy-Turvy : Election: There are no clear favorites in the battle for the 31st District. Incumbent lawmakers seeking the vacant seat are being stung by challengers. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Riley's Contribution to the Quality of Life
Clinic Teaches the Anxiety-Prone There's a Time and Place to Worry SUSAN FAHLGREN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Troupers : Children's Dance Team From Pacoima Housing Project a Musical Stand Against Gangs AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby's Future Hinges on Court's View of Motherhood DIANNE KLEIN
Composite Composer
'Teacher Bashing' Rhetoric Begets Hatred and Violence
Chilly Rainstorm From Alaska Due to Soak Southland Today JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Whirlwind Flights Years Apart Carried a Tired Child to Freedom THUAN LE
5 Toss Hats in Ring for 3 Open Seats on Tustin City Council
Man Stopped on Traffic Charges Held in Slaying
N. Hollywood Retirement Home Evacuated by Fire : Arson: Residents in the neighborhood believe the blaze is the latest in a series of arsons in the area. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thunder Over Thor
Opposing Sides State Case: To Spray or Not to Spray?
Senator Folds His Effort to Revise State's Gaming Law ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Is Dismissed, but the 'Grande Dame' Is Not Finished Teaching MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effort to Incorporate the Aliso Viejo Area
Financing New Schools Lacks Textbook Solutions : Education: Districts and developers battle over who should pay for new classrooms to accommodate the student population boom. The burden may fall on the districts. RICHARD LEE COLVIN and STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Off-Roaders Don't Belong in Anza-Borrego Desert
Rehnquist Lobbies Postal Service for High Court Stamps Associated Press
Book Fair Turns Page on Another L.A. Image JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trailer Park Lease and Free Speech Rights
A Debate Over Men Working in Child Care
Car Salesman Held in Auto Theft From Ex-Boss JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murphy Movie Made Millions But Stayed in Red DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Term in Lease Agreement Is Questioned
Parking Enforcement in Laguna Beach
Home-School Parents Get Help on Task of Teaching : Education: Unusual program offers encouragement, advice and supplies to parents who teach their children at home. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Native of Romania to Run for Governor : Candidacy: Genovica Niculescu-Baldeanu boldly demanded in 1977 that she be allowed to move to the U.S. With the same boldness, she hopes to make a difference in government here. MICHAEL ASHCRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farrakhan Says U.S. Should View Nation of Islam as Friend Andrea Ford, Times staff writer
Education Is the Key
Continuation School Learns It's Unwelcome ALLISON SAMUELS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Is Booming for Mall Builders : Redevelopment: Existing shopping centers are being recycled and new ones built as more and more merchants compete for relatively affluent South Bay shoppers. TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teens Take Sides in Political Activist Club : Education: Irvine High students spar about everything from Eastern Europe to family planning in an unusual club for those interested in politics. SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neutral Terminology
Freeway Reopens After Cleanup of Boric Acid
Club opens to forge friendships between Japanese and American families. Janet Rae-Dupree
Driver Going 'Extremely Fast' on Freeway is the Sole Fatality in Fiery 5-Car Pile-Up SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After False Start, Religious Coalition Renews Ministry to AIDS Patients PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Debate Over Men Working in Child Care
2 Killed in Inglewood Crash; Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School-Bus Driver Faces Drunk-Driving Count PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hermosa Quick to Levy Parking Fines, Slow to Pay County, Audit Says SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Rejects Appeal to Reconsider Its OK for Incinerator DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Youth Killed in Drive-By Shooting
2 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Fullerton Raid : Crime: When FBI and local officers found the cache--called the largest ever recovered in Orange County--no one was in the warehouse. It was a major drug distribution center, authorities say. SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lessons Well Taught
Tensions of Costa Mesa Mirrored in Family Feud CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Neighborhood Where Farrakhan's Words Seem to Hit Home DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stroke Victims Get New 'Voice' Via Computer Communication Device SUE MILLER, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
3 Arrested in Kidnap-Slaying of Landlord Collecting Rents SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tucker Plans Bill to Curb Bulk Hydrogen Fluoride Use GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effect of Calcium, Exercise, Estrogen in Preventing Osteoporosis Studied FRANCES GRANDY TAYLOR, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Frog Die-Off Creates a Troubling Environmental Mystery IRWIN ARIEFF, REUTERS
2nd Laidlaw Bus Driver Is Arrested : Transportation: Authorities say three people are hurt in San Diego when the school bus rear-ends a pickup after racing another bus. The driver is charged with driving under the influence. PATRICK McDONNELL and AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Blue Line to Put Rail Service Back on Track : Transit: Three decades after the Red Cars stopped running, the Long Beach-to-L.A. line will be rolling by July 16. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
La Jolla Playhouse Woos Fugard's Latest; Taper Loses Out JEFF SILVERMAN
Another Case of Murder in Mississippi : TV movie on the killing of three civil rights workers in 1964 tries to fill in what 'Mississippi Burning' left out IRV LETOFSKY
For a Taste of True Italian Prosciutto, Parma Is the Place RUSS PARSONS
Rap at the Top of the '90s DUFF MARLOWE
Rap--The Power and the Controversy : Success has validated pop's most volatile form, but its future impact could be shaped by the continuing Public Enemy uproar ROBERT HILBURN
Tucson Arts Festival Hopes to Find Its Place in the Sun JOHN HENKEN
Who Owns the Bowers Museum? CATHY CURTIS \f7
SACRED RUSSIAN CHORAL MUSIC. The Glinka Choir. Irina Arkhipova, mezzo-soprano. MCA Compact Disc (AED 68004). WILLIAM RATLIFF
Pfeiffer's Next Pat H. Broeske \f7
Quibbles & Bits
Tough Choices : West Hollywood has so many great restaurants that choosing a place to eat can be very difficult. Kathie Jenkins
Marquee Madness Boze Hadleigh \f7
Capitalist Tools: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Films now going into production: David Pecchia
Other Voices Speak on Bilingual Education
Economics 101: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Drunk Driving
Pop Up: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Archbishop Roger Mahony
Archbishop Roger Mahony
Mapplethorpe Images
Archbishop Roger Mahony
The Waterloo of Quality TV? : A bill in Britain calls for the sale of broadcast rights--and this, say opponents, would destroy good programming DAVID GRITTEN
Modern Alienation, Rock Video Style, Encounters Mee Krob at Thai House CHARLES PERRY
Las Vegas
The Future Works at Color-Blind S. African Theater : Since 1976, Johannesburg's Market Theatre has been a beacon of freedom and expression in a South Africa of paranoia and apartheid. Restrictions and repression stop at its door. But can it stay true to its conscience while facing a slow-to-change government? JEFF SILVERMAN
Two Leading Ladies of the Screen Leave Behind Sweet Memories
Bowers Museum Grapples With Its Identity : President of the Santa Ana institution's board professes no hurry in seeking a director to replace the resigned Paul Piazza CATHY CURTIS
The Rebuttal: Solo by Public Enemy's Griff STEVE HOCHMAN
Blending Actors and Objects : Belgian dancers push physical, psychic limits. ROBERT KOEHLER
Two Leading Ladies of the Screen Leave Behind Sweet Memories
Other Voices Speak on Bilingual Education
COMMENTARY : The Supertenor Calls the Shots in Los Angeles : By allowing Placido Domingo to switch operas in midseason, the Music Center suggests that the artist is more important than the art MARTIN BERNHEIMER
Archbishop Roger Mahony
DVORAK: SYMPHONY NO. 8; SCHERZO CAPRICCIOSO; NOTTURNO. Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andre Previn. Telarc Compact Disc (CD-80206). william Ratliff
'Jazzvisions': Stop, Look and Give a Listen LEONARD FEATHER
Recording a Critical 'Rigoletto' WALTER PRICE
'Margins' Program Will Continue at Santa Barbara SHAUNA SNOW
Annoyance II--The Wine List DAN BERGER
'Son of Soderbergh' Fails to Materialize : There was no 'sex, lies and videotape' among the films at U. S. Film Festival, but there was much worth seeing SHEILA BENSON
Dr. Laura : Radio therapist Laura Schlessinger dispenses psychological advice laced with humor to the far-flung, invisible clientele that tunes in. DAVID WHARTON
'Roger & Me": Capitalism and a Rabbit
'Roger & Me": Capitalism and a Rabbit
Soundtrack Fever: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Archbishop Roger Mahony
Making Music, Not Money : U.S. orchestras make recordings for many reasons--prestige, promotion and tie-ins--it's rarely for profit LAURENCE VITTES, Vittes is an L.A.-based free lancer who has written about the classical music industry since 1965.
Batter Up--Again Pat H. Broeske \f7
WILLIAM DAWSON: NEGRO FOLK SYMPHONY. American Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski, conductor. MCA Classics MCAD2-9826A. William Ratlif
Shifting Gere Boze Hadleigh \f7
ARIAS, DUETS AND OVERTURES BY VERDI, DONIZETTI, ROSSINI, GOUNOD, MOZART AND LEHAR. Kathleen Battle, soprano; Placido Domingo, tenor; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra conducted by James Levine. Deutsche Grammophon 427 686-2 (compact disc). ALLAN ULRICH
When 'Java Joints' Were Dime a Dozen
Battlin' Rabbi Takes Record Biz to Task PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A Monet Show for Our '90s : The quintessential creator of dappled masterworks was also a grumpy, self-promoting pro WILLIAM WILSON
BRAHMS: SERENADE NO. 1. Leopold Stokowski conducts the Symphony of the Air. MCA Classics. MCAD2-9826B. Willima Ratliff
Two Leading Ladies of the Screen Leave Behind Sweet Memories
Classic Anjelica : Out from the shadow of two Hollywood legends, she finds her own pace and roles in four films this year PAUL ROSENFIELD
'Death' One-Act Is Classic Woody Allen JANICE ARKATOV
'Roger & Me": Capitalism and a Rabbit
Israel Museum
Mapplethorpe Images
Two Leading Ladies of the Screen Leave Behind Sweet Memories
BUSINESS
The Other Nordstrom : Workplace: The retailer is fabled for employees who go to extraordinary lengths to meet customer needs. But some employees say that behind the smiling faces is a sales force under pressure to work many extra hours without pay. BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Corning Ventures Prove Togetherness Pays JAMES FLANIGAN
Health-Care Firms Find No Place Like Home : Medicine: Medical services, from infusion therapy to X-Rays, are moving from hospitals to the home. Insurance companies love it, and many patients prefer it. LINDA WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Bashing the Fed Doesn't Pay ALLAN H. MELTZER, ALLAN H. MELTZER is John M. Olin Professor of Political Economy at Carnegie Mellon University and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. and
U.S. Car Makers, Labor to Blame for Low Sales
Canadians Still Divided Over Pact With U.S. : Trade: The economic effects of the year-old Free Trade Agreement may be imperceptible. But the impact on the Canadian psyche is glaring. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wrongful-Discharge Legislation Ill-Advised Steve Harvey
A Reasonable Facsimile of Global Fast-Talk Arrives : High technology: Images can be sent over a standard telephone line in about 20 seconds to any of the world's 10 million fax machines, which have become ubiquitous business tools. Reuters
Development: Koll's winning ways appear to be continuing these days. Despite a downturn in the real estate business, the company rolls on at a breakneck pace. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Viewpoints : Who Should Pay for Health Care? Sharon Bernstein, Sharon Bernstein is a free-lance journalist
Legal on the Outside, Scam on the Inside JOHN CRUDELE
The Top Women Scientists Should Have Been Consulted Regarding Innovations in the '90s
Firm's Software Offers Electronic Efficiency for Taxing Times : Taxes: Softview Inc., an Oxnard maker of tax preparation software, hopes to cash in on the IRS push toward on-line tax filing. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koll Co. Bucks the Real Estate Blues, Keeps on Building : Construction: Dapper Donald Koll shuns the limelight. But he has drawn increasing attention as his Orange County company moves into the top ranks of U.S. commercial real estate developers. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE
Home Improvement : Converting 2 Bedrooms into Master Suite Pays
Dream Homes in Bungalow Heaven : Pasadena: New landmark status protects character of more than 900 bungalows. Young couples find them attractive alternatives to a tract. LAURIE K. SCHENDEN, Schenden is a Los Angeles-area free-lance writer
Austin Roses Are Talk of the Town ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Home Improvement : Replacing Stained Carpet Spots PAUL BIANCHINA, Paul Bianchina is a contractor and free-lancer writer in Bend, Ore
CAR Says Some Firms Misapply Check-Hold Law
Fitting In With the Crowd at Condo Owners' Meetings RALPH SHAFFER, Shaffer is a San Francisco free-lance writer. and
Orange County BOMA Honors Building
The Cost of Home Repair
Top Retail Rent Districts United Press International
Analysis Book Free in Exchange for Property Expense Data
Chief Named for BIA Low-Income Housing Unit
'CoHousing' Authors Will Speak in Santa Monica; Workshop Set
Pershing Square Status
Los Angeles County
Deadline for Survey Forms
The Elusive Joys of Home Ownership LARRY MILLER
Couple Transforms 'Hovel' Into 'Great House' CAROL TICE, Tice is a Culver City free-lance writer.
YOUR MORTGAGE : Home Loan Rates Seen Heading Down Again : Financing: Experts say recent run-up of interest on fixed-rate mortgages should reverse soon. They suggest alternatives. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Improvement : Think Conservation Even When You Rent Produced by the Washington Energy Extension Service, a division of the Washington State Energy Office
ABOUT REAL ESTATE : Family Ties No Bar to Lease-Back DON G. CAMPBELL
Trump's 125-Story Consciousness-Raising SAM HALL KAPLAN
Home Improvement : Planning Is the Secret to Remodeling Success MORRIS and JAMES CAREY
Realtor Cool to Calling Slower Sales 'Big Chill'
West Palmdale Homes
Home Improvement : Solar Heater Provides Drinking Water Too JAMES DULLEY
Gardening : Trees Do Best When Planted Now : Landscaping: Proper site selection is important, whether you're planting for shade or ornamentation. From California ReLeaf
Newspapers Make a Good Mulch From the Associated Press
Agent Resents Advice
YOUR MORTGAGE : Seller of Home Wants a Wraparound Loan Special to The Times
San Diego's Scarce Commodity: Land : Home Building: With growth-limiting policies adopted in recent years, buildable sites have decreased. Longtime local builders often find themselves looking elsewhere for opportunity. DIRK SUTRO, Sutro is a Cardiff free-lancer.
Watt Project Linked to Replacement Housing : Development: The office project will bring 80 subsidized units to the Central City West planning area, as well as 5,000 workers and a day-care facility. DAVID M. KINCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deducting Mortgage Interest ROBERT J. BRUSS
How Companies Put Names up in Lights : Signs: Building identification can enhance leasing activity, but the design and approval process is expensive and can be discouraging. RON GALPERIN
Real Estate Conference at Two Sites From Times Wire Services
Landlords Can Bill Tenants for Improvements KEVIN POSTEMA, Postema is editor of Apartment Age Magazine, a publication of AAGLA, an apartment owners' service group
Penthouse Catches Uncle Miltie's Eye RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treat Tenants With Respect: It's Good Business JACK YANABU, Yanabu lives in Hacienda Heights.
Going Through Real Estate Agent Can Save Buyer Grief and Money ROBERT J. BRUSS
'Big I' Complaint
Try Frazier Park
Other View of Gardena
No Price Cuts for Them
NEWS
Murphy Movie Made Millions But Stayed in Red, Studio Ledgers Say DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Establishes an Outpost in Mall : Greek Orthodox Church Converts Old Clothing Store DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : When L.A. Gangs Move In : How three smaller communities across the U.S. coped when gang culture moved in. Drug-dealing and violence usually weren't far behind. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Afghans Orphaned by Long Civil War Face Harsh Life in Pakistan SHEILA TEFFT, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Lebanese Forces Claim Aoun Troop Defections : Civil war: Geagea's outnumbered militia reportedly is turning the tide as Christian fights Christian. Another cease-fire quickly fizzles. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colombian Drug Money, Arms Seized United Press International
Jewel History Sparkles for the Luminaires MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landmark Whittier Theater to Be Sold TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Liquor Output Falls Reuters
World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Fierce Storm Leaves at Least 13 Dead From Times staff and Wire reports
Beverly Hills School Board OKs Ballot Measure on Property Tax from a Times Staff Writer
Anti-Gay Remark by Ferguson Stirs Up Controversy : Politics: Candidate for state 31st District Senate seat says he did not know the term was offensive. Tuesday's special election is predicted to be close. DAVE LESHER and ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5 New Books Help in Genealogical Research MYRA V. GORMLEY
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Marchers Protest Youth's Slaying From Times staff and Wire reports
President Expected to Issue New Call for International Global Warming Meeting : Environment: The conference would seek a pact to control pollutants. Sources say the issue divides the White House. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lions Plan Scholarships for Flag Speech Winners
New Orleans' Mayor Has Election Lead From Associated Press
This Week
Baker to Offer New Arms Proposals : Diplomacy: The package will include a compromise on air-launched cruise missiles. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Age Girl 1st Recipient of Lung-Assist Device From Associated Press
Beards
Celebrity Art Auction
Nation IN BRIEF : KANSAS : Integration Ruling to be Challenged From Times staff and Wire reports
Ghana Executes 9 Robbers Reuters
Senate Hopeful in Diamond Bar Hit by Conflict Claim IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Look Kwik! This Iz Eezier for Yu tu Reed, Teechur Sez SOLL SUSSMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Official at Mt. SAC Chosen for Conference
Candidates In Tuesday's Special Election
Israeli Science Office Will Open in Beijing Associated Press
Egypt, Israel, U.S. Foreign Ministers May Meet From United Press International
The House
Library Pioneers Electronic Storage : Computers: A new university facility has a minimum of books on its shelves and a maximum number of computer terminals. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Retailers' Response to Shoppers' Concerns CONNIE KOENENN
Nominee Arabian Called in the Mold of Governor's Choices PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Direct Flights for Soviets Ruled Out From Times staff and Wire reports
World IN BRIEF : GREECE : Dockworkers Call Another Walkout From Times staff and Wire reports
City Would Fine Aides in Smear Drives TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Duke's Still a Force' in Hollywood Memory
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Curfew Lifted for 12 Hours in Srinagar From Times staff and Wire reports
Israeli Outpost in Beijing Associated Press
Marina Place Gets Crucial Approval, Lots of Complaints SHELDON ITO, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
Settling Differences Over Hollywood
Businesses Struggle in W. Hollywood
Politics May Be Verdict on High Court for Decade of '80s : Justices: The unprecedented ouster of three liberals changed the complexion of the chamber. Some legal scholars see it as permanently politicized. PAMELA A. MacLEAN, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
'A Fabulous Hall' : From Stage to Sound, Ambassador Meets Every Need EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebanon on the Edge, Dole Says in Vist to Anaheim FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California IN BRIEF : EL CENTRO : Marine Pilot Ejects Safely Before Crash From Times staff and Wire reports
Atlantis Crew Completes Test for Military Mission Associated Press
Garage Sales Have Only a Ghost of the Old Appeal ALICE KAHN
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Clinics Locked by Abortion Protesters From Times staff and Wire reports
THE TIMES POLL : Majority Favors Reform of U.S. Health Care System ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
'Sams' Fly Missions of Medical Mercy : Volunteers: Dr. Dale Hoyt leads a group to Baja each month to treat the sick--28 years after he founded the 1,400-member Flying Samaritans. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-Lane Highway Will Cut Into Dover's White Cliffs; Conservation Groups Angry From United Press International
California IN BRIEF : LOS ANGELES : Suspect Halted After Golf Course Chase From Times staff and Wire reports
Briton Eyes Last Great Polar Exploration JULES STEWART, REUTERS
A Witty Warning About 'Dumbth' Trend : Humor: In his own words, comedian Steve Allen expounds on the idea that America is losing its smarts. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilman Won't Run Again : Politics: Hennes' decision not to seek reelection to his Huntington Park seat is seen greatly improving chances for the election of the first Latino council member. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulators Seize Florida's Largest S&L from Associated Press
Misses Driving, Movies, Rushdie Says Reuters
Bingo Controversy Splits Cudahy Council : Gambling: A bingo operator's request for a 3-year license starts a tug of war in which the acting city manager's job may be at stake. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walnut Teacher Finalist in 'Hero' Competition
Armenians, Azerbaijanis OK Cease-Fire DAN FISHER and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Leftovers, Gleaners Harvest Riches for the Needy : Volunteers: Workers reap from picked-over fields. Their bounty is used for Food Share, an emergency food bank. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program to Feed Needy Finds Home but May Lose City Funds : West Hollywood: A task force proposal that would tie a food program for the homeless to social programs is rejected by the coalition that runs it. CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Era Sparks Hopes, Doubts : South Africa: Blacks 'are rejoicing' although unsure how much things will change. Some whites worry that De Klerk is moving too fast. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly 100 Running for Office in 17 Cities : Election: Filing has ended for candidates in the April 10 election. Three cities may cancel the vote because candidates are unopposed. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Homeless, Christmas Brings Joy--and Big Letdown : Volunteers: During the holidays, donations pour into shelters. But soon after, the money and media coverage dry up. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Translates Home Safety Tips for Latino Sitters AURORA MACKEY
Some Notes for Audiences on the Fine Art of Criticizing Artists ROGER SIMON
$343 Million in Cocaine Seized in Fullerton SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'It's really an impotent feeling, to sit and write letters to the editor.' Mary R. Heffron
S. Africans Test Freedoms; ANC Restates Stand SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev to Ask Party to Give Up Power Monopoly : Soviet Union: A Moscow news service says he will announce a sweeping plan to restructure the party. He also seeks a faster transition to a mixed economy. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Outlines Plan for Water, Rain or Shine : Resources: The idea is to store winter water in existing aquifers, then pump it out when needed in the dry season. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Soothsayers Warn of Civil War EMMA BOYDE, REUTERS
L.B. Candidate List Is Marked by Extremes : Politics: Several are running for the full-time mayor's job, but in two City Council districts there are no challengers. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Move to the Desert Was for the Dogs ZAN THOMPSON
Cerritos Nazarenes Will Break Ground for Church
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Bishop Calls Himself Armenian Patriarch From Times staff and Wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Jury Verdict Against Marshal Overturned From Times staff and Wire reports
Shelter's Aim Is to Liberate
Pondering the Planet's Future : Environment: The upcoming 20th anniversary of Earth Day prompts an assessment of what's ahead for the world. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Golden Gate May Get Wind Stress Test From Times staff and Wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Settlement Reached in Fireworks Blaze From Times staff and Wire reports
A Skeptic Reviews the Century : Books: In the final volume of his memoirs, journalist-author William Shirer offers eyewitness accounts of almost mythic events and personalities. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Days Off Are Food for Thought
Mayor of New Orleans Wins 2nd Term From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Priceless Artifacts at Herculaneum Stolen From Times staff and Wire reports
Renewal Project for Hollywood Wins 2nd Battle DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montoya Case: How Many Other Rotten Apples Exist? : NEWS ANALYSIS GEORGE SKELTON and RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Housing Prices Turning English Villages Into 'Old Folks' Homes' : Britain: Rising property values are pricing young people out of the market. Increasingly, only wealthy urban couples can afford to purchase the dwellings, which they convert to vacation retreats. From The Guardian
Theme Park Sparks 'Battle of Waterloo' CHARLES GOLDSMITH, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Is It in the Bag? : No Easy Winner in the Paper vs. Plastic Dilemma CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bulgarian Economist Replaces Hard-Line Leader From Associated Press
Fact, Fiction and the Better Banana DANIEL Q. HANEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whistle Blows for History on Ancient Train JOHN RICE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nation IN BRIEF : Alabama : Cutter Comes Home From Chase at Sea From Times staff and Wire reports
Fundamentalists Assail Egyptian Belly Dancers UPI
Parts of Alaska Pipeline Face Corrosion Threat : Energy: Oil firms once swore the metal was protected. But inspections now show costly repairs are required. BOB SECTER and WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fiery Death in Car Called Spurned Lover's Revenge SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Theft Warning System Under Way in 6 Area Cities
Imprint Editors Enjoy Freedom to Search for a 'Few Good Books' JOCELYN McCLURG, THE HARTFORD COURANT
California's 'Source Tax' Hits Home With Retirees MIKE CAUSEY, THE WASHINGTON POST
O.C. Sweatshop Crackdown Working Its Way to the Top SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
English Butler Trains Hong Kong Chinese in Job That Can Be a Ticket Out JOHN PARKER, REUTERS
King of the Hill : Homes: Atop a Pacific Palisades hill, a 30,000-square-foot mansion is being erected. But already it's drawing mixed reviews. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slumlord Sentenced to More Time in Jail JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl Rejects Soviet Call for Reunification Referendum WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brookins Says He Did Nothing Wrong on Loans GLENN F. BUNTING and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Noriega Attorneys Favor Severing Trial of 5 Others : Drug charges: The defense teams of the ex-dictator and of his co-defendants want cases handled separately. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Attire Wearing Thin at Area Schools DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa Legalizes ANC, Vows to Free Mandela Soon : S. AFRICA : Apartheid: President De Klerk makes a historic concession in the black majority's struggle for freedom. The move is hailed as greatly courageous. From Associated Press
California Sen. Montoya Found Guilty on 7 of 10 Felony Counts From United Press International
Kaifu Opens Campaign, Discredits Opposition : Japan: The premier sounds security and prosperity themes. The Socialist chairwoman criticizes the ruling party's stand on taxes. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Outnumber Men in Study of Veterinary Medicine GRETEL WIKLE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans' Grave Traditions Unearthed : Customs: The many elaborate sculptures and unusual layouts of the city's cemeteries make them an interesting tourist attraction. CHARLES HILLINGER
Political Battle of the Potholders
Horizons Group Gives Students a 'Little Push' Toward College TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates Don't Show Leadership
Population of Lakewood Is Aging : Demography: Business must adapt to the older population if the community is to stay economically healthy, a city official advises. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOKS
SILVER STALLION A Novel of Korea by Ahn Junghyo; translated by the author (Soho Press: $19.95; 269 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
20th CENTURY JOURNEY A Native's Return by William Shirer (Little, Brown: $24.95; 484 pp.) Jonathan Kirsch
The Beauty of Warsaw : THE BEAUTIFUL MRS. SEIDENMAN by Andrzej Szczpiorski translated from the Polish by Klara Glowczewska (Grove Press: $18.95; 194 pp.) Elaine Kendall, Kendall is a regular reviewer for The Times' View section
National Book Critics Circle Finalists
The Greatest Political Executioner of the Decade : IN THE NAME OF GOD The Khomeini Decade by Robin Wright (Simon & Schuster: $19.95; 284 pp.; 0-671-67235-5) Mansour Farhang, Farhang, currently professor of politics at Vermont's Bennington College, served as revolutionary Iran's first ambassador to the United Nations. His latest book, "U.S. Press and Iran: Foreign Policy and the Journalism of Deference" (University of California Press), is co-authored with William A. Dorman
MY OLD SWEETHEART by Susanna Moore (Penguin: $6.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
THE SEVEN LAMPS OF ARCHITECTURE by John Ruskin (Dover: $8.95, illustrated) CHARLES SOLOMON
THINGS FALL APART by Chinua Achebe (Fawcett: $4.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
The Book Battle of Britain JAMES MOORE, Moore is a free-lance writer.
PARTING IS ALL WE KNOW OF HEAVEN by Molly Moynahan (Harper & Row: $16.95; 288 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
ILLNESS AS METAPHOR and AIDS AND ITS METAPHORS by Susan Sontag (Anchor: $8.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
In a Growing Market, Child-Size Advances ELIZABETH MEHREN
In the Chokehold of the Male Principle : SWEET TALK Stories by Stephanie Vaughn (Random House: $16.95; 164 pp.) RICHARD EDER
GENET A Biography of Janet Flanner by Brenda Wineapple (Ticknor & Fields: $24.95; 361 pp.) Nancy Mairs
Of Azerbaijan and 'A Peace to End All Peace' JACK MILES
A Diagnosis of the Curies : GRAND OBSESSION Madame Marie Curie and Her World by Rosalynd Pflaum (Doubleday: $22.50; 496 pp, illustrated Bettyann Kevles
Spiders on His Eyelids : THE WARS OF HEAVEN by Richard Currey (Houghton Mifflin/ Seymour Lawrence: $18.95; 160 pp.; 0-395-50227-6) Winston Groom, Groom is the author of six novels. His latest will be "The Valley of Tears" to be published by The Atlantic Monthly Press. and
A POET'S BAZAAR A Journey to Greece, Turkey & up the Danube by Hans Christian Andersen translated with an introduction by Grace Thornton (Michael Kesend: $13.95, illustrated) CHARLES SOLOMON
Ode to an Emerald Greenhouse : THE VILLAGE OF LONGING AND DANCEHALL DAYS by George O'Brien (Viking: $18.95; 325 pp.) Thomas Cahill, Cahill is co-author of "A Literary Guide to Ireland" (Scribners) and editor of "The Bookperson," a new mail-order book review. and
South Africa Lost and Found : MY TRAITOR'S HEART A South African Exile Returns to Face His Country, His Tribe and His Conscience by Rian Malan (A Morgan Entrekin Book/ Atlantic Monthly: $19.95; 372 pp.; 0-87113-229-X) Christopher Hope, Hope is the author of "White Boy Running" (Anchor Books)
FAMILY HAPPINESS by Laurie Colwin (Harper & Row: $7.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
A Speechifier in Her Own Write : WHAT I SAW AT THE REVOLUTION A Political Life in the Reagan Era by Peggy Noonan (Random House: $19.95; 346 pp.; 0-394-56495-2) David Klinghoffer, Klinghoffer, formerly assistant literary editor of National Review, now writes about popular culture for the Washington Times
Talking War to the People : THE ROCKETS' RED GLARE When America Goes to War: The Presidents and the People by Richard J. Barnet (Simon & Schuster: $24.95; 496 pp.; 0-671-63376-7) Alex Raksin, Raksin, an assistant editor of the Book Review, studied the historical role of American public opinion in graduate work at the Annenberg School of Communications.
Tao by ELAINE EQUI
A GENUINE MONSTER by David Zielinski (Atlantic Monthly Press: $17.95; 252 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
SHADOWS OF A SOUND Stories by Hwang Sun-Won (Mercury House: $17.95; 237 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
Will Rogers Bio
TRAVEL
Some Ships' Doctors May Need to Be Examined : Health: Cruise lines may stress that they have a doctor on board, but in some cases these doctors are improperly trained, improperly licensed and improperly supervised. PETER S. GREENBERG, Greenberg is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
New York and Old Clothes Make for Bargains JENNIFER MERIN, Merin is a New York City free-lance writer
Revoking Martial Law Means Little in China LARRY HABEGGER and JAMES O'REILLY, Habegger and O'Reilly are free-lance writers living in Northern California .
An Auto-matic Way of Seeing the Netherlands PATRICIA BROOKS, Brooks is a free-lance writer living in New Canaan, Conn. and
How to Spice Up a Trip to Santa Fe JUDITH MORGAN, Morgan, of La Jolla, is a magazine and newspaper writer
Lake Tahoe Is the Place Twain Found 'Fairest' FRANK RILEY, Riley is travel columnist for Los Angeles magazine and a regular contributor to this section
Passing Through Paris JACK ADLER
A Bird in the Lens Is Worth a Night in the Blind STEPHEN ALTSCHULER, Altschuler is an Oakland free-lance writer
Macau Provides a Taste of Europe in the Orient LUCY IZON, Izon is a Canadian travel journalist covering youth budget routes.
Eastern Ski Resorts Challenge West JAMES T. YENCKEL, Yenckel is travel editor of the Washington Post
Answering a Few of These London Lunch Bells Can Create Some Heavenly Dining Experiences BARBARA MALONE, Malone is an Encino free-lance writer.
A Trip to Hawaii Without Leaving Your Chair BETTY MARTIN, Martin is a former staff member of the Travel Section. Her column on travel videos appears monthly
Just Dropping In for a Field Day on the Slopes LUANNE PFEIFER, Pfeifer is a Malibu free-lance writer. and
Real-Life Figure Was 'Uncle Tom' Inspiration CLAUDIA CAPOS, Capos is a free-lance writer living in Ann Arbor, Mich.
People Still 'Take the Waters' at Baden-Baden BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
Randsburg Isn't What it Used to Be MICHELE GRIMM and TOM GRIMM, The Grimms are Laguna Beach free-lance writers/photographers.
No Gamble for Tourists on This Nevada Road BILL HUGHES, Hughes is a 30-year veteran travel writer living in Sherman Oaks
Produce Crackdown Not Fruitful for Travelers : Travel: Bringing forbidden agricultural products into the United States or carrying hazardous items in your luggage may result in fines up to $25,000. JACK ADLER, Adler is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Folks Are Getting Down to Business in Georgia : Atlanta: For the second time the city has tried to capitalize on a below-ground shopping complex that so far represents an investment of $142 million. JERRY SCHWARTZ, FROM REUTERS
The spirit of Scotland's greatest poet lures visitors from around the world to... : Burns COUNRTY JOHN HANNAH, Hannah is a free-lance writer living in Ojai, Calif . His book, "The Essential Robert Burns" (Ptarmigan Press, Ojai), is due out next year .
SPORTS
These Seniors Enjoy Life in Fast Lane : Winternationals: Led by 52-year-old Gene Snow, 12 of top 16 drivers who qualified for today's top fuel finals are 45 or older. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING : The Macho Man Doesn't Look So Macho These Days WALLACE MATTHEWS, NEWSDAY
GOLF PEBBLE BEACH TOURNAMENT : Strong Winds Unleash Fury Upon Leaders MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Maryland's Mustaf, the Sky's the Goal, and the Limit ANTHONY COTTON, WASHINGTON POST
Community College Roundup
BILL SHOEMAKER'S FINAL RIDE : Shoemaker in Jockey Room: High Jinks to the End : Scene: Delahoussaye may have kept Shoe from winning his last race, but the legend got the last laugh. JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top Driver Returns to California
All-Star Vote Should Have Bothered A. C. Green WOODY WOODBURN, SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux's Streak at 42; Penguins Lose, 8-4 DAN HAFNER
PREP ROUNDUP : Marina's 15-0 Fourth-Quarter Run Helps to Keep Edison at Bay MICHAEL ITAGAKI
They're Believing in the Leafs KEN RAPPOPORT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TENNIS DAVIS CUP : Vindication Comes in Easy U.S. Victory THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Bob
Graf, Sanchez Vicario Advance to Final Associated Press
Dominguez Hills Sweeps Chapman, Climbs to 4th PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Santa Barbara Routs Fresno State United Press International
SOCCER : Frustrated Gansler Hopes Reality Has Hit U.S. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : CS Long Beach Too Powerful for UC Irvine
In a Road Test, USIU Flat Again From Staff and Wire Reports
Sonics May Open the 1990-91 NBA Season in Japan MIKE KAHN, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
College Basketball
UCLA Restarts Game in Time to Win, 87-77 JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Cause for Alarm as Sockers Sleep Through Wake-Up Call DAVE DISTEL
It's St. Bernard Over St. Anthony at Buzzer, 59-58 DAVID RAATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCI Comes Close, but Succumbs to Pacific ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ashe Carries Message of Education for Athletes JANET GRAHAM, SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
One Down, but Who's to Go to Czechoslovakia? : Tennis: Doubles team of Leach, Pugh deflects criticism, but Gorman is mum on their Davis Cup future. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Robinson Shows Value in Victory Over Bulls DAN HAFNER
PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Stanford Can't Figure Out How to Stop Payton From Associated Press
Stanford Sweeps CSUN in Volleyball
Pacers Feel Smits Could Elevate Game Into Ewing Class JAN HUBBARD, NEWSDAY
Antelope Valley at Home on Road in Rout of Desert KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach Is Routed, 104-91 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOTES : Are All of These Polls Necessary? MIKE DECOURCY, PITTSBURGH PRESS
GOLF ROUNDUP : Dent Shoots 68 to Take a 3-Stroke Lead From Associated Press
MOTOR RACING 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA : Wallace-Lammers-Jones Team Leads After 10 Hours From Associated Press
New Mexico State Gets Even With Long Beach, 104-91 DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Starts Fast, Routs Brea MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miller's TV Candor Tees Off Players BOB BURNS, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
USD's Noriega Is Upset by Stanford Freshman
Ex-Dominguez Hills Coach Set to Play in World Cup : Soccer: While his broken foot healed, Paul Krumpe helped coach the Lady Toros. Whether he returns may depend on how the U.S. team fares. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Has Chance to Win, but Loses 13th in a Row ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Baseball Team Drops 2nd in a Row
Mutombo: Zaire's Basketball Ambassador TIM LAYDEN, NEWSDAY
Titans' Hill Finds Lost Touch in 88-77 Victory ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hill Regains His Touch, Helps Fullerton Shoot Down Utah State ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers' Greatness Is a Product of the System, Not Players ALAN GREENBERG, THE HARTFORD COURANT
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley Women Gain First-Place Tie
HORSE RACING : Migliore's Mettle in the Saddle Proven in Return ANDREW BEYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
BIG EAST NOTES : Williams, Coleman Continue Rivalry SANDY KEENAN, NEWSDAY
Losing Bug Bites El Camino Again : Cerritos Wins in 2 Overtimes, 103-99 IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL NOTES : North Stars Would Come Full Circle in Move to Oakland JIM SMITH, NEWSDAY
NBA NOTES : Motta and Sacramento Kings May Be Perfect Match JAN HUBBARD, NEWSDAY
SANTA ANITA : Gorgeous Looks Marvelous in Tuneup for Santa Margarita BOB MIESZERSKI
Maryland Tells NCAA Scalping Was Common BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : It's Not Pretty, but Kansas Gets 85-74 Win Over Oklahoma From Associated Press
Pepperdine Streaks, Struggles to Defeat USF, 100-91 RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP WRAPUP : Hawthorne Coach Dared to Brag--and Team's Play Has Backed Him Up ROB FERNAS
Shoemaker's Accomplishments
PRO FOOTBALL PRO BOWL : Struggling AFC Needs Victory to Lessen Sting of Super Bowl From Associated Press
CLU Renews Talks With Shoup BRENDAN HEALEY
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Falls Victim to Cold Spells MARTIN BECK
It Hasn't Been Smooth Sailing for Soviet Yachting Venture GARR KLUENDER
TENNIS : Gavaldon Ready to Turn Pro, You Know THOMAS BONK
Rebels Forget Their Troubles, 88-82 : UNLV: Despite recent problems and suspensions, 12th-ranked team beats North Carolina State. From Associated Press
It's Not Easy When Your Name Is Gretzky ROB GLOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davis Sees His Dream Slip Away : Soccer: He was once America's finest player. Now, at the age of 31, he's recovering from a knee injury, hoping to make the World Cup team. From Associated Press
SMALL COLLEGES : For Them, Winning Isn't the Most Important Pitch JOHN GEIS
UCSD Volleyball Team Losing Games, Not Respect : Grand Prix: The Tritons, the only Division III team in the national top 20, have gotten to this point with home cooking. JOHN GEIS
Loyola Loses Its Way in LSU's Trees, 148-141 ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Name in the News
Seniors in the Baseball Field: It Was a Blast--and a Dud WILLIAM GILDEA, THE WASHINGTON POST
U.S. INTERNATIONAL : Kachigian's Building Job With Gulls: A Rock 'n' (Slow) Roll RICK HAZELTINE
College Roundup
Kudelski's Goal Stuns Flames, 4-3 : Hockey: Kings rally from 3-1 deficit in third period to defeat Stanley Cup champions. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING ROUNDUP : Camacho Wins to Retain Junior Welterweight Title From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Substitute Fills In Nicely, Sparks Rancho Santiago STEVE KRESAL
Shoe's Ending Isn't Hollywood : Horse Racing: Patchy Groundfog takes the lead briefly in stretch, but falls to fourth place in the Legend's Last Ride. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Always, His Tribute Was Moving MIKE DOWNEY
Strawberry Admitted to Rehabilitation Clinic : Baseball: Mets say right fielder, arrested nine days ago after allegedly threatening his wife, has alcohol problem. MARTY NOBLE and JOSEPH W. QUEEN, NEWSDAY
Against Utah Schools, Aztecs Have No Shot SCOTT MILLER
Ben Hogan: the Man, the Myth and the New Tour JIM MURRAY
USD Beats Gonzaga, Reaches .500 JIM LINDGREN
COMMENTARY : Broncos Go Nowhere If the Playoffs Are Seeded PHIL JACKMAN, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
BILL SHOEMAKER'S FINAL RIDE : Shoemaker Finishes Fourth, but Track Is Big Winner : Betting: Santa Anita gets fifth-largest handle ever. For much of fifth race, it comes $2 at a time. JOHN CHERWA, TIMES ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
Westmont Streak Stopped by SCC PAM CEREN
Joyner-Kersee Hopes to Improve on Second-Place Performance CHRIS BAKER
Ventura's Neal Dominates in 74-69 Win Over Glendale BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge Falls to CSLA Again, 59-54 JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House That Bret Built : Ceremony: The Encino field where Cy Young Award winner Saberhagen played ball as a youth is being dedicated to him. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF PEBBLE BEACH TOURNAMENT : Tom Kite Strikes While the Irons Are Still Hot BOB BURNS, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Rivers Makes His Point in Clipper Victory : Pro basketball: With Grant out with long-term injury, reserve takes over and leads club past Orlando, 113-110. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Roundup
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO : No Doubt, Toreros' Youth Will Be Served in a Hurry JIM LINDGREN
Turnaround Artist : Coach Kristy Loesener Has Put El Camino on Winning Track : JC basketball: Last season the Warriors made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. This season they may be even better. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Could Have Been Chasing 'Bear' Rather Than 'Baron' MILTON KENT, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Running Back Derek Brown Meets Prop. 48 Requirements MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Once More Into a Hall of Mirrors : Spies: The mystery of 'Top Hat,' 'Fedora' and other undercover agents who made the Cold War so confounding. Thomas Powers, Thomas Powers, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA" (Knopf)
SOCIAL SECURITY: THE EFFECTS OF CHANGE : And Now, Even More Taxes : If Moynihan gets his way, we are headed for huge problems, including intergenerational conflict. PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, Paul Craig Roberts is a professor of political economy at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington.
Astounding, If Not Yet Enough : South Africa: De Klerk recognizes the failure of apartheid. Credit what he has done, but the struggle goes on. DESMOND M. TUTU, Desmond M. Tutu is the Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and was the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. and
Bush Offers a Feel-Good Pep Talk : President: His 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' State of the Union ushers in what could be an unpleasant year between White House and Congress. William Schneider, William Schneider is a contributing editor to Opinion
Less Here Than Meets the Ears
The Heart of the Matter
Drawing Fine Political Lines for Europe's Future Henry A. Kissinger, Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger writes frequently for The Times.
Californians
Leaner, Meaner
Preserving Yosemite
Preserving Yosemite
Comparing Costs
Today's Youth
Preserving Yosemite
President Bush Cuts From the Right Loaf, but Offers Children Too Few Slices : Head Start: The new budget's burst of funding for the preschool program brings it back to life, if not to health. NEAL R. PEIRCE, Neal R. Peirce writes for the National Journal.
Gas Tax Increase Needed to Keep California Moving : Transportation: Congestion has hit 'critical mass.' A few cents a gallon extra--with it all going to ease the crunch--could put us on the road to recovery. John Stevens, John Stevens is principal consultant to the Assembly Transportation Committee. and
The Rough Road Out Of Gridlock Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Graduate School
Reforms Failed the Test of Faults and Consequences : Ethics: The proposal for public financing of municipal elections was flawed. The City Council was right to deep-six it. Zev Yaroslavsky, Zev Yaroslavsky is a member of the Los Angeles City Council
Preserving Yosemite
Wilson Basks in Kinder, Gentler Sununu : Politics: Craig Fuller's intercession opens a new era of relations between the White House and California Republicans. Joe Scott, Joe Scott is a Los Angeles political journalist.
It Just Won't Go Away
Philippine Military 'Reformists': Specialists in Torture Alfred W. McCoy, Alfred W. McCoy is a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Offshore Oil Drilling
Costa Rica Campaign Caught in Drug Traffic : Election Day: Latin America's most stable democracy picks a president, amid charges that drug money helped fund both candidates. Martha Honey and Tony Avirgan, Martha Honey and Tony Avirgan write on Central America for the Nation.
Entrapment
Al Davis a Greedy Meany? Some Stadium Perspective Robert Guskind, Robert Guskind is a staff writer for the National Journal.
Fierce in the '80s, Fallen in the '90s, the Religious Right Forgets Politics : Evangelists: 'Born-again' politics were like a holy war, spurred by a symbiotic relationship with Reagan; then came the unholy scandals. Michael D'Antonio, Michael D'Antonio, formerly religion writer for Newsday, is the author of "Fall From Grace, the Failed Crusade of the Christian Right" (Farrar Straus and Giroux). and
Nonpartisan City Elections Produce a Leaderless Ship : Los Angeles: The council's evisceration of the ethics code is a symptom of the leaderless state of city government. A return to partisan politics would help. H. Eric Schockman, H. Eric Schockman is executive director of the Edmund G. (Pat) Brown Institute of Public Affairs and an adjunct professor of political science at Cal State Los Angeles
As Freedom Nears, Whites Mythicize Mandela's Role Charlene Smith, Charlene Smith is a South African journalist based in Johannesburg.
Why on Earth Don't We Teach Foreign Languages? : Education: American tongues are wagging about our ignorance of geography. But the schools aren't helping our youth learn other tongues, either. Nancy S. Prescott, Nancy Prescott is the vice president of the Parents Foreign Language School in Tustin
MAGAZINE
The Latest Treatments : Updated Guidelines Would Help Busy Doctors Select Best Current Procedures MIRIAM SHUCHMAN MD and MICHAEL S. WILKES MD
It's Around Here Somewhere : If What You Lose Is Important Enough, Chances Are You'll Never Find It JACK SMITH
DESIGN : Still Lifes With Blossoms BARBARA THORNBURG
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : DESIGN : It's Kaleidoscopic JANEY MILSTEAD
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : TIP-OFF : Chasing the Elusive Hot Ticket JUDITH SIMS
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOOD : New Takeout Trend: Stylishly Healthy BARBARA THORNBURG
SURREALIZING OLD WORLD STYLE : A Fledgling Trend for the '90s Joins a Classic European Look With Modern Minimalism BARBARA THORNBURG
HIGH STYLE : The Good Office DENISE HAMILTON
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : PLACES : The Worm Dealer JANEY MILSTEAD
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : ANTIQUES : House of Screen Immortals SAM BURCHELL
O, Happy Days! : WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG CHARLES PERRY, Charles Perry is a free-lance writer living in Los Angeles.
FASHION : Batik Boutique FRANCINE PARNES
The Rebirth of Malcolm X : The Voice of Black Nationalism Sounds Again in American Culture CHARISSE JONES, Charisse Jones is a Times staff writer.
Tripped Up : But for Planning a Jakarta Jaunt, Happiness Is Still a Thing Called Joe MARGO KAUFMAN
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : From the Laboratories of Dr. Neon LORETTA PARAGUASSU
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : CITYSIDE : Plastering Job JUDITH SIMS
Faking It BARBARA DENATALE
O, Happy Days! : Mid-century Memoirs : Seven Southern Californians Recall Growing Up In The '40's And '50s Karen Lansky, Karen Lansky writes for local publications and National Public Radio
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