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What happened on February 15, 1990
NEWS
Stella Sampas Kerouac, 71; Widow of Beat Generation Novelist Times Wire Services
A Little Red School : Landmark: Santa Paula's one-room schoolhouse has graduated generations of local students, some of whom are now trustees of the tiny school district. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Poly's Terry Ross Is New to the Game, but an Old Hand at Scoring : College Basketball: The 6-6 junior is the CCAA's leading point-maker with an average of 21.6. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romance Takes the Center Stage at Balboa Park DAVID NELSON
Prep Rivalry Ranks High in Emotion : Basketball: Never mind that it was a game between two No. 1-ranked teams. The winner of the longstanding rivalry can claim local bragging rights until this time next year. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Madre : Action on Hillsides Delayed
N.Y. to Stop Supplying Clean Needles to Drug Addicts : Health: The program has been part of the effort against AIDS. But Mayor Dinkins and others say the tactic hasn't paid off. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : Deadline for Parking Fines
Montoya Case Turns the Tables for Ex-Sen. Song CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tanker 3rd Mate Blames Oil Spill on Helmsman From United Press International
COLUMN ONE : A Science Honed on Violence : Orthopedic surgery is one of the fastest-growing areas of medicine. It focuses on athletes and victims of inner-city carnage. ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handicapped Actress' Star Rises With TV Series Role JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's Who in Pasadena Advocates
Odds & Ends Around the Valley Compiled by Marci Slade
Probing the Emotions of Elderly Patients With Poetry Therapy : Health: Verses help put ailing seniors in touch with buried feelings. R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Howling Snowstorm Paralyzes Chicago Traffic From a Times Staff Writer
BOOK REVIEW : Steamy Mail of Victorian Lovers JONATHAN KIRSCH
Gays' Request for Access to LMU Campus Stirs Debate ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests Provide No Map in Hunt for Private Schools BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, Gray is a regular contributor to Valley View
4 Years of Sustained Success : Basketball: Eric Thomas of Rio Mesa reflects on his career--and looks ahead. ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Animal Shelter Fund Boosted vl,5 BEA MAXWELL
WORLD IN BRIEF : ROMANIA : Premier May Fire Defense Minister From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gorbachev Is Resisted on Stronger Presidency : Soviet Union: Liberal lawmakers force a delay of the session to consider constitutional changes. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irate Bush Vows to Limit Contacts With Press From Times Wire Services
Norwalk : Arsonist Causes $180,000 Loss at Lakeland School
Unsold Bonds Raised as Issue in Treasurer Race DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orientation Set for May 12 Fund-Raiser
Alhambra : 2 Financial Moves OKd
Historical Society Begins Fund Drive
WORLD IN BRIEF : ETHIOPIA : Hundreds of Troops Are Reported Killed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Democrats OK Primary in March : Politics: California would gain major clout in the presidential nomination process. The Legislature and governor must approve earlier date. KEITH LOVE and ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Sorting of Curbside Trash Recommended
Storm Drives Last of Oil Spill Ashore : Cleanup: Officials estimate it could take 6 weeks to remove the mess from beaches. None of the wildlife refuges on the coast were damaged. STEVEN R. CHURM and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S. Korea Agrees to Larger Role in Own Defense From Associated Press
Gun Control Foe Switches His Vote on Waiting Period MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Armenians in the diaspora, that has never happened before. DOUG SMITH
West Los Angeles : Bikeway Grant Approved
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Delay Asked for Condemned Man From Times Staff and Wire Reports
STATE : U.S. May Cut Calif. Water Flow From Times Wire Services
Irwindale Faces Age-Old Question of How to Care for Senior Citizens IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westchester : Building Controls Extended
Planners Recommend 50% Cut in Density : Housing: If adopted by the City Council, the ordinance would reduce the number of allowable apartments, condominiums and townhouses from 40,000 to 20,000. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
City Ends 10 Beeline-RTD Transfer Deal SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Killed in Kashmir as Troops, Militants Clash Reuters
Andreotti to Visit U.S. Associated Press
Students to Get $5,000 from Foundation
Judge Bars Press From Hearing Reagan Testify : Iran-Contra: But edited tapes of the testimony will be made public. Meanwhile, President Bush also wants to keep Reagan diaries secret. From United Press International
Another Shortfall Forces Oxnard to Cut Budget Again CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : $5,000 Grant to Provide Clinic for Homeless
Pasadena : Two Contracts Approved
Culver City : Ex-Officials to Get Subsidy
Airport Panel May Consider Solar Plant
Rep. Schneider Mounts Challenge to Sen. Pell United Press International
Quayle Says Events Make Him Fonder of Gorbachev From Associated Press
U.S. Survey Will Give County a Physical JAN HOFMANN
Bonn Rejects East's Plea for New Aid, OKs Some Help : Europe: East Germany's Modrow goes home disappointed. He aims for swift economic change. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel : Zone Change for Theater
Alien Employer Fines Clipboard researched by Dallas M. Jackson and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
NATION : D.C. Mayor Barry Indicted on Drug, Perjury Counts From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Di on 'Simple Values' in Marriage From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Pasadena : Amendment OKd for Ballot
SPORTSCOPE : Cal Poly Women Seek 9th Title in Basketball
Bush Surprised at Soviets' OK of German Unity Talks NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France Avalanches Kill 2 Associated Press
Alhambra : Child-Care Funds Sought
Society Urges Historic Status for 74 Sites MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeutter Fills Farm Post United Press International
Beverly Hills : Industrial Zone Draft Plan
Red Army to Start Troop Pullout in Czechoslovakia From Associated Press
Hope Dwindles in Finding Girls' Parents PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
LOCAL : Valley Homeless Man Stabs Self From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
New Chief of Coastal Panel Sees His Election as 'Fresh Start' for Group MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSU Trustees to Decide on 2nd Site Study JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lynwood Begins School Post Search LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Water Savings Ordinance
NATION : D.C. Mayor Barry Indicted on Drug, Perjury Counts From Times Wire Services
STATE : 1st Asian to Head UC Campus From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Stanton Burglary Suspect Shot From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Drug Summit Ends in Pact : Talks Wrap Up After 2 1/2 Hours From Times Wire Services
Troops Battle Mobs in Soviet Asian Republic MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phone Survey on Cityhood Draws Fire : Malibu: Supporters of incorporation charge that the polling is a bid by opponents to sow doubts as vote on cityhood looms. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Chairman at Helm of Coastal Panel MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Dropout Student Driver's Bill Debated : Education: Principals disagree about the effectiveness of requiring students to be on track for graduation before they can get licenses to drive. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 18 Years in Hostage Incident Associated Press
West Los Angeles : Oxy Fined for Vapor Leak
LOCAL : Orange County Assesses Crop Loss; Homeless Shelters Bulge From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Growth Again Election Issue in Culver City : Politics: Mayor Jozelle Smith is one of three candidates running for two City Council seats. Competing measures that would set building limits will also be on the ballot. BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schaefer Says She'll Run Again for Supervisor
Mother Finds Success With Nanny Magazine : Child Care: Editor patterns new publication after British counterparts that are geared to families looking for household help. From TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NATION : Noriega Pilot Pleads Guilty From Times Wire Services
Task Force Formed to Aid Census : Population: With $97 a year in federal funds riding on each head counted, Glendale's mayor is eager to have the ethnically diverse panel spread the word. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleanup Crews Tackling Last Patches of Oil MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claremont : 'Bomb' Blown Up; Was Fake
SPORTS NOTEBOOK : 49ers' Coach Promises to Stay Out of Foul Trouble DICK WAGNER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Fonda Tours Grimy E. Germany
Comradely Spirit Delights a Tourist : Soviet Union: Soldiers smile, Muscovites chat, artists peddle their work. The new openness leaves one American visitor agog. HUELL HOWSER, Huell Howser , who has just returned from a three - week trip to the Soviet Union , is producer/host of KCET-TV's "Videolog . "
Official Dissent in Aerial Spraying Widens BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Pepperdine and Loyola Will Slug It Out in 3-Game Series
Here's How Area Teams Stand
STATE : AQMD Fines Lockheed $1 Million From Times Wire Services
Lowell Andrews, Civic Leader, Dies
FAA Agent in Crash Probe Changes Stand, Praises USAir Pilot Training ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : HONG KONG : Refugee Clashes Quelled by Police From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Culver City : City Alters Work Schedule
Wawryk Grabs Rebounds; Simi Valley Collects Title STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOCUS : Los Rios District Is County's Historical Soul JANICE L. JONES, Clipboard researched by Dallas M. Jackson and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Rushdie Will Be Killed Eventually, Iranians Declare From Associated Press
Residents Oppose Using Sales Tax for County Jail WILLIAM OVEREND and JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Boston School Board Votes to Remove Its Black Superintendent From Times Wire Services
Region : Charges Filed in Theft
Boy, 9, to Get Muscle Cell Transplant United Press International
Noriega Co-Defendant Expected to Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monrovia : Auto Theft Program Begins
Vietnam Vet Sets Pace at Arcadia High
Partnership's Goal Is College for Everyone : Education: Brentwood, Palisades schools join UCLA in an innovative program to make all students university-ready. BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Professor Chosen to Head Farm Labor Panel From Associated Press
2 Satellites Orbited for 'Star Wars' Experiments From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Cheney Pledges U.S. Troops for Peace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phoenix Mayor Resigns to Run for Governor
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SANTA CLARA : Vote on Stadium for Giants' Move Put Off From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Best Nanny for the Job Just Might Be a Man From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : NRA Sues State Over Assault Weapon Ban From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Long Beach : 7 Named to Advisory Committee for Public Art
NATION : Mrs. Bush Has Cancerous Cell Removed From Her Upper Lip From Times Wire Services
Pasadena Board May Try Again for Pay Hike, Elected Mayor VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Tisch, Forbes Take on British From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Lakewood : Ordinance Will Put Spray Paints Behind Counter
WORLD : Fire Hits Radical Soviet Weekly From Times Wire Services
A Fabulous House : Music: From special staging to acoustics, the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena fills every need. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Rent Law Exemption Ruling
Agency Seeks Proposals to Redevelop Block
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Judge to Resign, Supervise Trust From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deaths of 4 Sea Otters Lead to Tighter Curbs on Gill Nets RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Ribet Academy Rolls to Win in Playoff Opener GARY KLEIN
ANC Will Consider Safeguards for White Minority, Mandela Says : South Africa: He insists on full voting rights for blacks, saying compromises must not favor one group. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Hackers Guilty of Selling Codes From Times Wire Services
Group Adds Crime to Its Enemies List : Communities: The East Valleys Organization has launched a campaign against drugs and gang activity. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Perfume Makes Premiere as Champagne Corks Pop ANN CONWAY
Whittier College Cafeteria Blaze Forces Students to Dine Alfresco
State Sues Montoya for Alleged Misuse of Funds RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exxon, U.S. Discuss Oil Spill Settlement : Environment: A deal with the Justice Dept. could prevent a criminal trial over damage to Alaska. Possible terms of a pact are not disclosed. WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life After Amnesty MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polish Leader Demands Role in Reunification Talks From Reuters
Landlord Lashes HUD, Will Sell His Federally Subsidized Housing Units JOHN HURST and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bellflower : Council Asks Halt to Malathion Aerial Spraying
Moynihan Returns Stipend to Vassar United Press International
Mandela Out of Jail, 'Not Free,' Jackson Says From Times Wire Services
Planner Chosen to Oversee Hollywood Redevelopment JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Occidental to Host Cold War Conference
Center Could Take Area to New Heights : Development: Architect Rob Quigley has worked with the people of Sherman Heights to design a community center that is expected to counter the neighborhood's troubled reputation. DIRK SUTRO
Water Supplies Drop; District Studies Options : Drought: Ventura buys 40% of the agency's water. Allocation cutbacks would increase pressure on the city to ration. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Kinder Discover the Solace of Kinship ALLAN JALON, Allan Jalon, a Los Angeles-area writer, is working on a biographical essay on the German rabbi Joachim Prinz.
Soviet Legislators Clash Over 'Private Property' From Times Wire Services
Long Beach : Committee OKs Council Pay Raise, Stronger Veto
Santa Monica Tentatively OKs Higher Tenant Relocation Fees JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Major Difficulties Loom in Creating a New Germany : Diplomacy: Negotiators will be shaping a nation destined to become a dominant power. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Husbands Pitch In for ChildHelp USA Benefit PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Bush Approves $542 Million for Panama : Foreign aid: Further outlays are planned to help the country recover from U.S. sanctions and the December invasion. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish Council Offers Scholarships to Women
$150,000 Payment OKd in Death : Police: Bell Gardens agrees to the settlement for the family of a man who died after a struggle with four officers. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Germany No Threat, Israel Says Times Wire Services
WORLD IN BRIEF : MOZAMBIQUE : Rebels Ambush Train; 47 Killed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marina del Rey : Tourist Promotions Sought
Orators Hammer at Issues; Japan's Campaign Heats Up : Election: Drab political bosses are left to the past. Living standards are debated as Sunday's vote nears. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona Voters May Decide on Bigger Council : Politics: June voters will consider C. L. (Clay) Bryant's recall and may decide whether the City Council should be enlarged and citywide election of mayor scrapped. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medfly Invasion Foreseen : Agriculture: The question is when, county officials say. They hope quick action will stop the pest from ruining up to $400 million in produce. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let's Break a Deal : Divorce: Trump-watchers already are choosing sides in the billion-dollar bust-up of Donald and Ivana. But only time will tell who holds the trump card. IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reality for a Communist Boss: Party-Time May Be Over : Reform: She holds a key post at perfume factory. Going back to her old job would mean a pay cut. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racism Story Recalls a Fighter for Tolerance MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoo Has a Valentine for Sweetheart Who Bugs You Associated Press
91 Killed as Jet Crashes Short of Runway : India: The new Airbus 320 hits trees on its approach to Bangalore on a flight from Bombay. Two Americans are among the 55 survivors. From Associated Press
Double-Die Wheat Cents Have Substantial Value By DON ALPERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Lawyer Holds No Brief for Her Country's Justice CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Files Suit to Oust Mob From N.Y. Waterfront KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chamorro Losing Ground in Nicaragua : Polls: Three opinion surveys give President Ortega a huge advantage. Some observers question methods in polling. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Check Roster --Santa Clara More Than Just Tarver's Show SEAN WATERS
Payments Held in School Bid Violation MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breeding's Perseverance Pays After Frigid Shooting Spell : Basketball: Crescenta Valley guard who gave team a spark late last season recovers his touch in time for key Pacific League games. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Altadena : McDonald's Hearings Set
Traffickers Surrender 3 Cocaine Labs on Eve of Summit : Colombia: The gesture is seen as a peace bid. Bush begins talks today with three Andean leaders. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Avoiding Canine Heart Worm DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn
Drive Launched to Counter Foes of Malathion RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of a Letter-Perfect Way to Communicate JACK SMITH
Governor Criticizes Wilson on Oil Policy : Politics: Deukmejian marks differences with fellow Republican who hopes to succeed him. Wilson camp says senator's 'not a clone.' GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Students Throw Party to Show That a Sober Experience Can Still Be Fun : Schools: Nearly 1,000 Westside students from 12 schools attend a 'sober bash' that offered a good time free of drugs or alcohol. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Madre : Pergola to Rise Again
Debate Over Living Trusts Goes On JEFFREY S. KLEIN, Klein is an attorney and assistant to the publisher of The Times
New Development in Pasadena Politics : Government: A new organization called Pasadena Advocates might become an important pro-growth voice in city decisions. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blacks' High TB Rate May Be Linked to Genetics : Medicine: A study discovers the importance of the earliest stage of the body's response to the disease. The finding may outweigh differences in racial susceptibility. JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Latvian Parliament Seeks Independence From Soviet Union Reuters
Reader Has Hair-Raising Dilemma HERB HAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Lotto Washout, Now $31 Million From Times Wire Services
Last of Oil Spill Blackens Shore : Cleanup: Officials estimate it could take six weeks to remove the mess from beaches. None of the wildlife refuges on the coast were damaged. STEVEN R. CHURM and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pomona Mayor Clarifies Vote on 'Gay Rights Week'
Pasadena : Rise in Sewer Fees OKd
Abe Goldstein, 94; Clown and Keystone Kop BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debate Over Clean Air Bill Mired in 'Crazy Alliances' MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang-Related Crimes Double, but Area Is Safe, Police Report : Statistics: Like other parts of Los Angeles, the Northeast has experienced a rise in crime, but it's not as bad as other regions of the Southland, police say. LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Ancestor's English Name MYRA V. GORMLEY
Ex-Mine Owner Convicted in Pension Case From a Times Staff Writer
Noriega Role Reported in Coffee Smuggling Scheme : Corruption: Panama's deposed strongman allegedly collected millions in kickbacks on Colombian exports. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Finding a Purpose in His Pain : Drunk Driving: Patrick Carr hopes his memories of the deaths of his wife and daughter will help prevent other deaths. By LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contraceptive Studies at Standstill, Study Finds : Health: Lawsuits deter U.S. firms, which have not developed a new product since the 1960s. Europeans have produced a number of effective devices. SHAWN POGATCHNIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadian City Puts Limit on Cats in Homes Reuters
Point Guard Makes Them 3 at a Time : College Basketball: Pepperdine's Rick Welch goes about his work on the court in his own quiet, dependable way. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frequent Business Travels Causes Stress for Executives From TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Tiny City Has Big Problem With Car Thefts : Crime: Huntington Park ranks ninth among cities nationwide in per capita vehicle thefts. The Police Department has one detective assigned to handle the cases. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers File 1st Challenge of Flag-Burning Law From Associated Press
Cast-Iron Toys Bring High Prices From Car Lovers RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : Sea Turtle Safety Nets Upheld From Times Wire Services
Russell Drops Opposition to 15-Day Wait for Rifles, Shotguns MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENGAGEMENTS : Emily Webb Williamson and Henry Hancock to Wed in July
Stoned-Age Parents : Drug-Users of the '60s and Early '70s Struggle to Help Their Children Avoid the Same Problems MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egg and Entertainment Weekly Hatch Their Own Ideas of Fun : Magazines: Malcolm Forbes' latest venture aims for the chic club-going set. Time Inc. targets Middle America. BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Ventura Unified Teachers Protest Lengthy Contract Negotiations KEN McALPINE
Swimmer of Past in Wave of Future : Olympic swimming: Thirty-plus Sandy Neilson-Bell seeks another Olympic medal, cash purses for swimmers. KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berth Site May Have Been Too Shallow for Ship ERIC BAILEY and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Correct Brake Fluid Is a Must RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Census Will Count 'Unmarried Partners' for First Time VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Private Seal Issues Have an Interesting History for Collectors BARRY KRAUSE, Krause is a free-lance writer and a member of several national stamp-collecting organizations
Downey : Embassy Suites Hotel Sale Closes at $31 Million
Illinois GOP Official Denies Claim He Received Bribes LARRY GREEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students With Special Needs Find Niche at Unusual School RAJ KAMAL JHA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Meter for Each Apartment OKd
Oil Firm Is Warned That Mere Cleanup Isn't Enough JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Over Printing Photo of Slain Man's Body Dismissed Associated Press
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Skater Peggy Fleming Denies Romantic Link to Donald Trump From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
FISHING : Exotics Hitting Hooks in Bunches at San Clemente DAN STANTON
Santa Monica : City Extends Moratorium
Powering Your Way Into Harness Racing JOSEPH N. BELL
La Canada Vote Helps Sport Chalet Project
County Fire Chief to Resign
Long Beach Moves to Block Bingo After Schools OK Games : Education: A plan to use bingo to raise funds meets resistance when the city announces it will deny permits. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Santa Clara Opens With 3-18 Pius X : Second round: Following a first-round bye, the unbeaten Saints appear to have an easy mark. Also advancing are Simi Valley, Rio Mesa, Nordhoff and Moorpark. STEVE HENSON and ERIC SHEPARD
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Suit Claims 17 Tried to Bankrupt Businessman : San Pedro: Stephen Podesta, James N. Birakos and Richard Skaggs once were partners. A civil suit demonstrates that their relations have gone from sour to bitter. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Trial Witness Says He Lied to Get Plea Deal AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The LAPD's Idea Man : Officer's Latest Gadget Is Designed to Put the Squeeze on Crime BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dome Isn't Historic, Cultural Panel Rules GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
12 Gill-Net Fishermen Sue Tanker Owner for $10 Million Over Spill MARIA NEWMAN and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Immigrants Cautioned on INS 'Family Fairness' Plan GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : New Regional Park Site to Be Dedicated
Lottery Results
Life at the Movies AL MARTINEZ
Ministers Opposing Gambling Plan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Wave-A-Thon Will Benefit Museum
Bates Seeks Advisory Vote on Airport Site GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battling The Medfly
County Panel Endorses Metro Rail Extension
RTD Official Draws Fire From Supervisors, Board : Transportation: The agency's general manager is being criticized for approving controversial contracts. His leadership ability has also been questioned. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Could Have Ducked It--But Didn't
SPILL POLITICAL FALLOUT : Oil Patch on the Road to Sacramento : The tarry goo on the Orange County coastline may affect the governor's race as enraged residents become environmentally active. MARK BALDASSARE and CHERYL KATZ, Mark Baldassare is a professor of sociology and social ecology at UC Irvine. Cheryl Katz is a research associate. They direct the Orange County Annual Survey, a poll conducted at the university. and
Driver Dies After Crossing Median
70% in Poll Favor Banning Toxic Acid at Mobil : Election: Survey conducted by Assemblyman Gerald Felando finds support for March 6 ballot measure in Torrance. GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : He Pops Question on a Fairgrounds Sign
Panel to Discuss Trying Again on Measure M JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Man Charged With Murder in Robbery AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Training Set for Park Volunteers
First House Demolition Since Moratorium OKd
Schools Plan to Check All Bus Drivers' Records
SANTA ANA : Driver Dies After Car Crushes Him
Probe of Racial Incidents Sought
New Chief Hopes for a Fresh Start for Coastal Panel MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let Both Nations Share the Peace-Dividend Pie : Arms control: Write four lines of deck to supplement information in the head, and end it with a paragraph symbol.and add one more line. SIDNEY D. DRELL, Sidney D. Drell, a professor at Stanford University, is deputy director of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and a longtime adviser on national security matters.
Yes, Gorbachev Means Business
The House
The House
Political Reform Hits Home, Too
Santa Clarita Council Votes Against Dump : Confrontation: Armed with new legal advice, the city takes a stand before completion of an environmental review of the Elsmere Canyon landfill plan. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethics Panel Head Will Ask Council to Seek Smaller Raise : City Hall: He says the proposed 53% pay increase may doom the entire package of reforms with voters. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metro Rail Extension Endorsed : Mass transit: A county panel announces support for a subway extension, brushing aside light rail and leaving discussion of a monorail to the full transportation commission. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPILL OIL PRODUCTION : Making Sense on Energy : Banning offshore drilling won't help; making tanker operations safer and developing better cleanup methods will. CHARLES J. DiBONA, Charles J. DiBona is president of the American Petroleum Institute
Strong, Frigid Winds Sweep the Southland : Weather: The Arctic-born system causes a temporary suspension of the oil spill cleanup. Snow and ice prompt the closure of I-5 over the Grapevine. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Plead Guilty in Sales of Used Items to A-Plants
Elections Would Fulfill the Panama Mandate MARIO DEL CARRIL, Mario del Carril is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington.
Business Showcase to Be Held Feb. 28
Calexico
LAGUNA BEACH : Toll Road Called Menace to Animals
San Diego
COSTA MESA : Reservoir Opposed at Kaiser School Site
Otay Mesa
Year-Round Schools in L.A.
'Impressions' Too Intense for Kids?
Year-Round Schools in L.A.
85-Mile Commute
Rep. Hawkins
School Funds
Year-Round Schools in L.A.
New Era
Men and Violence
Decision to Allow Books Is Praised
Year-Round Schools in L.A.
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Local Leaders View Site of Art Center JOHN PENNER
P.V. Estates OKs Plan for Its Biggest House Yet ANN JOHNSON, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
IRVINE : City Adopts Copter Law for Home Sales JOE BEL BRUNO
More Stolen Explosives Discovered PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Man Found Outside Hospital
San Diego
Protest Over War Toys
San Ysidro
Schools to Sell Lot by Airport
Anaheim Will Extend Arena Moratorium CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Kill Pit Bull Guarding Cocaine Stash
Construction of Huge Mansion Gets Green Light
Registration Error Could Cost Mayor a Place on Ballot : Election: Daniel Acuna waited too long to register to vote at his new address in San Fernando. He might have to run for reelection as a write-in candidate. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Truly Touched By Spill : Education: The sand was the playground, until last week. Now the teachers at Newport Beach Elementary are hoping their students won't forget what they're seeing. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tally of Cons Paroled to County Up 20% in Year RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Wieder, Roth Get Campaign Papers
Postal Rates
Countywide : Malathion Spraying May Face Obstacles ERIC LICHTBLAU and CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Murder of Actress
Legislator Warns Oil Company That Mere Cleanup Isn't Enough JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Turns In Son as Shooting Suspect JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witnesses to Fatal Freeway Accident Sought
BUENA PARK : Council to Consider Curbs on Smoking LYNDA NATALI
District to Take Over if State Can't Improve Bus Driver Investigations SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Suspect Held Unfit for Trial
UCI 'Shantytown' Going Down but Protesters Aren't Giving Up TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Censorship and Rap Song Words
IRVINE : Transplant Difficult but 'Worth It' LESLIE EARNEST
Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Cocaine Charges LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Siberian Chill Delivers Snowy Shock to County DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Limits Approved for High-Rise Buildings
Natural Highs : 12 Schools Throw Party to Show Sobriety Is Fun JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside Students Take Objections to School Board : Inglewood: Students said walkouts were necessary to force action by district officials. The protesters' demands focus on cleanliness, safety and the competence of substitute teachers. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Name Urged at Gym Opening : Recreation: Activist says naming Gardena facility for anyone but a black person such as Rep. Augustus Hawkins would be racism. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oceanside Puts Charter Measure on Ballot RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Seek Details About Offshore Pipe : Lease: At least one Huntington Beach council member wants to halt offshore operations, but the city's hands may be tied by an agreement with the pipeline owner. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Forensics Expert Exhibits Her Work LISA MASCARO
Appellate Justice Scoville to Retire, Will Manage Controversial Trust JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deukmejian Says Wilson 'Shortsighted' on Oil Drilling : Environment: Governor tries to assure Orange County residents that everything is being done to clean up the coastal spill but cautioned that a move to imported fuel poses the danger of tanker accidents. GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Kovic, Stone Talk
Deputy Shoots Holdup Suspect
Woman, 21, Wins Suit in 1979 Molestation Case
Year-Round Schools in L.A.
New Rule Has Jet Skiers Going in Circles YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Spent $164,000 on Unsuitable Storage Boxes : The Military: An investigation is under way into the purchase that some officials say was merely a well-intentioned idea gone awry. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Working With Homeless Ordered by HUD to Close Shelter PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Drinking In the Past : San Pedro Merchant Carries On Old World Winemaking Traditions SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced for Firing at Teens
Elementary School Named for Deceased Principal
DNA Evidence Admissible in Rape Trial : The Law: In a first for San Diego County, a judge has ruled that the new 'genetic fingerprinting' technique may be used as evidence in a rape trial. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missing Girl Spotted in Northern Florida YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Defusing the German Question
Broderick Sends an Unwelcome Message to Prosecutor AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Censorship and Rap Song Words
SPORTS
Oilers' Doug Smith Stable After Being Shot
The Man Who Missed His Golden Moment JIM MURRAY
24 Players Sign Letters With Titans
El Camino Falls to Mt. SAC, 77-72
These Girls Don't Find Height (or Lack of It) a Disadvantage LAURA PALMER
Why Not Take a Short Break and Read This : Basketball: Look out below! Little, but talented, high school players are on the loose. JIM LINDGREN
USC Lands Another Valley Prize as Montclair Prep's Jones Signs JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE SIDELINES : Ramos Gains, Moved to Rehab From Times Wire Services
Wilkerson Helps 49er Women Win
Today, It's Play Stalled, Not Play Ball : Talks: Players reject Vincent's three-part proposal. Both sides say they aren't close to new agreement as spring training lockout looms. From Associated Press
The Lockout: Day 1 : A Fan's Guide : Q & A: Questions And Answers MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bayakoa May Skip Santa Margarita for Big 'Cap JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN's Pile Qualifies for Triple Jump Event
Mattingly at Top of Game but Not Pay : Baseball: Yankee first baseman in final year of contract averages $2.23 million a year in the world of $3-million superstars. DAVE JOHNSON, SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
Earnhardt, Bodine Win Qualifiers From Associated Press
BOYS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Kennedy, Defense Stop Manual Arts Cold, 1-0 DANNY SCHUMACHER
ON THE SIDELINES : Reds Sign Infielder Quinones From Times Wire Services
NBA Chief Gets $27.5-Million, 5-Year Contract From Associated Press
Today, Play Stalled Replaces Play Ball : Talks: Players reject Vincent's three-part proposal, but there is some optimism because revenue sharing seems to be off the table. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE LOCKOUT: DAY 1 : THE HISTORY : Labor Strife Has Been Around Since Start of Baseball HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Blow 5-2 Lead, Lose at Detroit : Hockey: They suffer third consecutive loss on trip, which ends tonight in Minnesota. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lockout: Day 1 : Major League Negotiations Associated Press and Los Angeles Times
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Becker Struggles Past Novacek From Associated Press
Arbitrator Awards Padres' Santiago One-Year Contract for $1.25 Million BOB NIGHTENGALE
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Houston Leads Pierce Offensive Surge, 26-5
Lakers Let Trail Blazers Off the Hook : Pro basketball: L.A. gives up three-point play with 13.4 seconds left in regulation, then loses in double overtime at Forum, 132-128. SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edwards Says Arizona Has Called Audible on Suspension : College football: Defensive back will stay at Valley after he claims the Pac-10 school changed its decision on when he could return. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-A GIRLS : Ruiz, Kennedy Cruise Past El Modena
GOLF SAN DIEGO OPEN : Torrey Pines Might Not Be Such a Breeze This Weekend CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys' Soccer Playoffs
Christian Celebrates Clark Mark : High schools: The numbers are a little fuzzy, but if Bill Walton's season scoring record isn't officially gone yet, it almost certainly will be Friday. LAURA PALMER
ON THE SIDELINES : Sales of Hunting Licenses Drop From Times Wire Services
All-American Will Not Miss Soccer Playoff
Point Guard Makes Them Three at a Time : College Basketball: Pepperdine's Rick Welch goes about his work on the court in his own quiet, dependable way. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Bob
Glendale Beats the Clock, Valley in 93-92 WSC Win BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACING ROUNDUP : Set To Go Looking for Her Third Straight Triumph From Times Wire Services
GIRLS' ROUNDUP : Costa Mesa Has Too Much for Workman
N.J. Governor, Cosell Seek Boxing Reform From Associated Press
West Reportedly Helped Reconcile Riley, Players SAM McMANIS and ALLAN MALAMUD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sockers Again in Double Trouble, Lose PETE KERZEL
Ill Winds Blow at Torrey Pines CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-AA GIRLS : San Clemente Gets in Foul Trouble, University Rebounds for Victory DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE SIDELINES : Owners Say Pirates Not for Sale From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
The Lockout: Day 1 : The Key Players ROSS NEWHAN
Anglers' Patience More Than a Virtue : Fishing: To catch the bounty in county lakes, it takes a lot of watching and waiting, plus the bait-du-jour. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Palmdale Takes Charge in 4th Period NAOMI TWARD
SOUTHERN SECTION SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Marina a Winner in Overtime
Names in the News
Nevada Las Vegas Lacking Depth for New Mexico State Showdown DICK WAGNER
Angels, Howell Strike One-Year Deal; McCaskill's Hearing Set for Monday HELENE ELLIOTT
CIF GIRLS PLAYOFFS : Morningside's Leslie Goes In; Leuzinger Goes Out Quietly, 89-49 DAVID RAATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Roll Past Pepperdine, 13-3
Toro Women Stagger in Try to Better 1989 Record in Softball KEVIN LINDSEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News
Thousand Oaks' Palmisano Scores 50 in 74-51 Win
ON THE SIDELINES : Becker in Belgian Quarterfinals From Times Wire Services
Marina Boys Will Play at Cajon on Friday
Names in the News
Padres' Santiago Gets His Million BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Loyola's Hotshots Clinch Tie for Title ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lockout: Day 1 : The Key Issues ROSS NEWHAN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress Survives Collapse, Wins STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lyles' 15 Kills Get Orange Coast Past Grossmont in Volleyball
CLU Batter in the Swing Early
Girls' Basketball Playoffs : 5-aa Division
SANTA ANITA : Down Again Lauded After Victory BOB MIESZERSKI
Brea-Olinda's Ochs a Marked Man Again : Soccer: Senior quit the sport last spring after feuding with his coach. Now he's back in form with a better attitude. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE SIDELINES : Major Harris to Enter NFL Draft From Times Wire Services
3-AA GIRLS : Frederick, Savanna Hold Off Newport Harbor Rally, 51-43
Names in the News
Cardinals' Zeile Makes Major Adjustment in Life Style RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Roller-Coaster Career Takes a Dip for Sykes ROBYN NORWOOD
Today, Play Stalled Replaces Play Ball : Labor: Major League Players Assn. doesn't have much in common with other unions, and salaries are the most obvious difference. BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Locked-Out Angel Pitchers Prepare to Seek Alternative Practice Fields : Baseball: Despite optimism that spring training will open soon, getting in shape remains an immediate concern. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cif Girls Playoffs BRENT GOODRICH
Ailing Maple Leaf Owner Ballard Ruled Mentally Incompetent by Judge Associated Press
Lemieux's Streak Ends at 46 Games From Associated Press
5-AA GIRLS : Fountain Valley Uses Its Size to Top Keppel DENNIS KAISER
RECRUITING NOTEBOOK : It's Official: Mitchell, 34 Others Sign Letters MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Players Rest in Limbo From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Pair Totals 80 in RBV Victory
Losers Crash the Playoff 'Party' ROB FERNAS
Here's a Stupid Pest Trick: Trying to Get Rid of Don King GARR KLUENDER
Orange's Meiss, Edison's White Coaches for Football All-Stars TOM HAMILTON
Fast Start Carries SDSU Past USIU, 6-3
4-AA GIRLS : Tustin Upset by Torrance STUART MATTHEWS
West Torrance Wrestlers Hope This Is the Year DENNIS KAISER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cif Girls Playoffs STUART MATTHEWS
SOCCER : Would a Renovated Coliseum Pass Cup Inspection? RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5-A GIRLS : Marina Plays Game Coach's Way, Rolls Past Canyon Springs, 61-49 MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Finding a Short-Track Site to Replace Ascot Park Might Be a Longshot SHAV GLICK
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Hard Work Is a Way of Life for Fearnley BARBIE LUDOVISE
Carson, Banning Both Report 5 Football Players Signing With Division I College Teams ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Segundo Star at Home on the Court, Football Field, Diamond : Prep Sports: El Segundo's Ken Talanoa will be playing his college football at Hawaii, but he's busy with the Eagles in the basketball playoffs for now. DAVID RAATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Checking Track Bias Can Be as Critical as Reading Race Form ANDREW BEYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : TCU's Strickland Shoots Down Arkansas from Long Distance From Associated Press
Aztecs Catch Limit, Wonder How Many Are Keepers : Football: Allotment of 25 letters of intent used, with linebackers, defensive backs taking many. SCOTT MILLER
Names in the News
NBA ROUNDUP : Miller's 43 Good Enough; Jordan's 49 Not Enough From Associated Press
ON THE SIDELINES : 76er Barkley in Earring Throng From Times Wire Services
U.S. Ski Team Coach Dies of Head Injuries From Car Wreck From Associated Press
Cal Does Best Locally With 3 Signings KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Driver Dies of Injuries Suffered in Daytona Crash From Associated Press
Racing Q & A JOE HIRSCH, DAILY RACING FORM
After Poor Season, UCLA Recruiting Hits Homer in Texas : College football: Return of Smith helps Bruins sign seven players from Lone Star State. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
You'll Have to Alter Name to Keep Up With Joneses : Litigation: Orange County band signs away moniker to Boston-based group for a 'considerable' cash settlement. MIKE BOEHM
Radio Employee Wins Suit Over Aired Personal Jokes
Paula Zahn Quits ABC, May Be Headed to CBS From Associated Press
Show Re-Creates Colorful History of Rock 'n' Roll : Revue: Chapman College's six-performance run, which features students impersonating greats and near-greats, is a tradition begun years ago by an English professor/rock fan. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Byrd Takes Off With Return to Country Roots THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Stage BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music and Dance Reviews : Marshall Premiere Under Green Umbrella JOHN HENKEN
Dance BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Gospel Singing a Door Opener From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Expensive Bush 'Deathwatch' for Networks in Colombia From Times Wire Services
On The Record
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Glover Has $100,000 Surprise
Home Audience Goes for 'Turner and Hooch' DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Belated Recognition for Roger Reynolds : Music: UCSD-based composer's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Whispers Out of Time' will be performed by the San Diego Symphony tonight. KENNETH HERMAN
Opera Gets Overhaul in Dresher's 'Power Failure' KENNETH HERMAN
Memorial for Chapman Music Chairman
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
No Black Actresses? Play May Be Dropped JAN HERMAN
Splitsville BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Ivy League Honors Glenn Close From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
STAGE REVIEW : A Stylish 'La Nik a Wet' by Belgian Artists SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Connors, Henderson Take a Detour Back to Jazz Roots DIRK SUTRO
Cash-Short L.A. Festival to Announce Tentative Schedule : Arts: Pledges for September festival reach only $2.74 million to date, slightly more than half its scaled-down $4.9 million budget. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Music Education in a Rabbit Suit LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Spike Lee Laments Racism Rise From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
1989 Academy Award Nominees: The Complete List
It Seems Incredible but NBC Is Killing the Hulk From United Press International
Commentary : Wherefores, Whys (and Why Nots?) : Conspicuous omissions indicate the academy's squeamishness about realism in movies like 'Do the Right Thing' and 'Drugstore Cowboy.' SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Top Grossers And Oscar Nominations Associated Press
'Driving Miss Daisy' Paces Academy Awards Race : 'Daisy' tops field with nine nominations followed by 'Fourth of July' with eight. NINA J. EASTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taper to Produce 'All the King's Men'; Four Pairs of Love Birds for 'Love Letters' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CBS to Put 'Doctor' in Hospital; 'Mission' Axed DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guitarist Evans Johns Sees a Lot of the U.S.A. in His Old Chevrolet : Rock: He's on the road 300 days a year and has put 240,000 miles on his van. The next stop is tonight, when he performs at Bogart's in Long Beach. JIM WASHBURN
SHORT TAKES : Rock Group, CBS Back in Court From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
TV REVIEW : Roger Rabbit Plays the Right Toon in Kids' Music Appreciation Show LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Viewers Urged to Step Inside His Work : Art: Franz Erhard Walther declines to describe his San Diego show, calling description a 'limitation.' LEAH OLLMAN
NEWS ANALYSIS : Wherefores, Whys (and Why Nots?) : Will the academy voters consider the year's angriest movie, 'Born on the Fourth of July,' to be the best? Don't bet on it. JACK MATHEWS, TIMES FILM EDITOR
ART REVIEW : Lita Albuquerque's Global Search for Unity, Vision KRISTINE McKENNA
An Art Form Born in the U.S.A. Goes Global : Jazz: Once considered uniquely American, the music 'is now an international language,' says reedman Bob Wilber. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music and Dance Reviews : Theatre Ballet of Canada Tells a Good Story DONNA PERLMUTTER
BUSINESS
Budding Enterprise : Wholesale Flower Center in Carlsbad Weathers Its First Seasonal Rush JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell to Expand Plant in Long Beach : Aerospace: With a $66-billion backlog of commercial orders, the firm will add a second production line for MD-80 and MD-90 jets. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Case Study in the New Financial Physics MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Fate of 400 Drexel Staffers Still Up in Air KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Du Pont to Expand Nylon Operations United Press International
Delta II Carries 'Star Wars' Experiments From Staff and Wire Reports
IBM Unveils New Entry in Workstation Market From Associated Press
P. M. BRIEFING : January Oil Imports Set Record From Times Wire Services
P. M. BRIEFING : Japan Begins Bid-Rigging Probe From Times Wire Services
Group Creates a 'Pulitzer' to Reward Ethics in Business ALISA SAMUELS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dealer Incentives Give Auto Sales a Boost From Associated Press
P. M. BRIEFING : Great Northern Suffers Setback in Bid to Evade Georgia-Pacific From Times Wire Services
Retail / Leisure Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
Junk Bond Market Improves, but Investors Remain Wary PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Market Seems Little Bothered by Drexel's Fall From Times Wire Services
Housing Starts in January Up a Record 29.6% From Associated Press
U.S. Reebok Chief Quits as Divisions Pair Up Associated Press
Panel to Consider Deposit Insurance Overhaul : Banking: The subject was considered too hot to handle during last year's S&L bailout debate. From Associated Press
RETAIL / LEISURE : County Restaurant, Bar Sales Rise 5% but Diners Seek More Moderate Tabs Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
Drexel Begins Dismantling Once-Powerful Junk Empire SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. M. BRIEFING : Hanson Buys Stake in Coal Firm From Times Wire Services
1st Interstate Says Kohlberg Kravis Owns 10% Stake : Banking: The buyout specialist's investment isn't considered a prelude to any takeover attempt. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deregulation Cut Air Fares, DOT Study Says SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. M. BRIEFING : Fried Chicken King Dies at 85 From Times Wire Services
Costa Mesa Drug Maker, Yugoslav Firm to Merge GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chevron to Sell Off Facilities in Bahamas
2 Firms' Bankruptcies May Affect Imperial : Junk bonds: Analysts agree more market weakening could increase the damage to S&L's tangible net worth. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Firms Can't Afford to Buy Back Junk STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. M. BRIEFING : Miners Voting on Pittston Pact From Times Wire Services
GM and Ford Report Sharp Profits Drop : Earnings: Figures from the nation's biggest auto makers reflect recession in their industry. From Associated Press
Syntex Gets OK to Sell Drug to Treat Female Disorder LINDA WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiberline Positioned for Long-Distance Growth KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Star Is Subject of Grand Jury Inquiry : Mortgage banking: Insolvent Costa Mesa company says that broad subpoenas have been issued against it and its chief executive. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robot Vacuum Cleaner to Be Sold in $8,500 Price Range Reuters
Harrods Cites 40% Drop in Sales in Shutting Down Its Fur Salon From Times Wire Services
Pitching Their Oil-Slick Solutions--to No Avail : Sales: Businesses pushing new products to disperse or soak up the goo find that cleanup crews are sticking with tried-and-true methods. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perrier Launches Global Recall of Water : Marketing: Realizing that the benzene tainting problem is larger than first believed, the French firm takes action to maintain its image of purity. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Pact Signed Limiting Japanese Steel Exports to U.S. United Press International
Crisis for Firm That Turned Water to Gold : Imports: Perrier made bottled water a symbol of fitness. Although the French press is making light of the recall, it is still a blow to the company. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Investigating Costa Mesa Mortgage Firm JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Computers That Shine in Different Jobs RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
FOOD
Mix and Match Dinnerware, Decorations to Set the Mood at Mealtimes MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Papaya Adds Special Touch to Holiday Entree
Cilantro Pesto Adds Zip to Food DIANA SHAW, Shaw is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles
Rules for Cholesterol Cutbacks TONI TIPTON
Distinctive Rosin-Covered Potatoes JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Well-Made Tarts Begin With Well-Made Crusts JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Color Is First Clue to Overaging DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Industry Tries to Lure Buyers Back to Fish : Seafood: Inspection is haphazard, critics claim, and shoppers are wary. Industry officials say fears are exaggerated. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recipes for Making Successes of Those Special Occasions : Cookbooks: The format of "Mexico's Feasts of Life" is based on celebrations, with chapters on Christmas, weddings and birthdays. Some recipes are traditional; others, contemporary. BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nutrition-Packed Spaghetti Sauce Is Loaded With Flavor
Jasper's 'Basic' Bread Pudding Is Simply Delicious ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vegetables, Instead of Butter, Add Saucy Flavor to Pair of Seafood Dishes
The Cholesterol Question : Contradictory interpretations of clinical trials and population studies have done little to clarify the role that dietary cholesterol plays on the risk for heart disease. TONI TIPTON
Use Caution In Making Hot Drinks JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery
Exotic Products From the Seafood Industry DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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