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What happened on February 16, 1990
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CSUN Faculty Debates Plan to Oust ROTC Program : Military: The armed forces' ban on homosexuals is cited as the reason. But a technicality delays a vote until March. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Wife Bequeathed Only Rings to Her Killer : Will: Patricia Kastle worried that her former spouse would harm her, and took precautions to ensure that her property would go to her best friend, mother and charity. CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carlsbad Village Drive Now in Sight at End of Costly, 4 1/2-Year Road RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panda Country's New Restaurant Takes a Stab at Going for the Gold David Nelson
Songwriter Says Wonder Lawsuit Based on 'Lie'
The Koreanization of South Korea
Shifting Air Expected to Take Frost From Weekend Weather CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Teacher-District Talks Break Down JAMES M. GOMEZ
Salk Team Breeds Strain of Mice to Aid Study of Rare Eye Disease AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Frost Does His Thing in Southland
MISSION VIEJO : Developers Lead Recall Contributions FRANK MESSINA
Panel Will Indeed Try Again on M JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Outs Spare No Think Tank in Quest for Taste of Power : Democrats: They believe they can redefine themselves back into the White House. But you can't beat something with nothing. ROSS K. BAKER, Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. and
Yaroslavsky Joins Panel's Decision That High-Rise Is Too Ugly to Build NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Sea Lion Eludes Rescue; New Effort Today JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did They Do the Right Thing?
SEAL BEACH : Developer Loses Bid for Suit Dismissal
ANAHEIM : State Reimburses City for Overpass
Truck Theft Stalls Food Giveaway : Driver Has No Way to Deliver Meals to Skid Row Homeless AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Faculty OKs Statement on China
The Highs and Lows of Cartagena
STANTON : Resident Shoots, Injures Intruder
Port Board Implored to Upgrade Lindbergh : Airport: Filner makes plea as two council colleagues move to revive the idea of expanding Brown Field. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : False Rumor on End of Drug Program GREG HERNANDEZ
San Diego
Battling The Medfly
An Early Date With History
Limiting Terms of Elected Officials
Water Threat
Immigrants to Israel
2 Plead Guilty in Sales of Used Items to A-Plants
Cold Warriors
Limiting Terms of Elected Officials
Operation Rescue Loses Round in Appeals Court
Second Freezing Night Has Growers Burning Midnight Oil NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Arrested After Shots Fired at Park Worker
Man Found Stabbed in Police Parking Lot
Marian Bergeson
SOUTH AFRICA THE AGENDA : Compromises Blacks Must Make : If negotiations fail, conflict will be uncontrollable. The country will be isolated, impoverished--a typical African state. WILLEM de KLERK, Willem de Klerk is a professor of communications at Rand Afrikaans University. He is also the elder brother of South African President Frederik W. de Klerk
SANTA ANA : Extension of Ream's Contract Opposed LILY ENG
Fires Damage Vacant Apartment Building
Escondido Program Takes Aim at Dropout Problem : Education: Schools and businesses schools joining forces to teach basic work skills. FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unstable Cliffs May Keep Highway Closed : Landslide: A Coastal Commission geologist may decide that excavating farther back into the bluffs is necessary for a safer slope. FRANK MESSINA \f7
Police Agencies Receive Millions Seized in Bust
Request for Cigarette Results in Slaying
Talk Is Anything but Cheap at La Jolla's Salk Institute Anthony Perry
Trump Talk Betrays the Way We Are ELLEN GOODMAN, Ellen Goodman writes a syndicated column in Boston.
2 Hawthorne Ministers Oppose Legal Gambling
Gates Hails Opening of Genetic Lab GEORGE FRANK
Operation Rescue Loses Round in Appeals Court
Court Lets Naming of D.A. Stand
The Effort to Destroy Coliseum Bill Boyarsky
Cold Deals Growers Heavy Blow : Weather: Overnight lows should be higher beginning tonight, forecasters say, but the bitter cold could return by the middle of next week. WENDY PAULSON and LUZ VILLARREAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Leticia's Class Learns Geography by Heart YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Permit Extension Granted to Malibu Hotel Builders
Andy Rooney
3 Teen-Agers Convicted in Sex Assault on Girl, 14 TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debris Kicked Up by Truck Blamed for Death on Freeway CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Gives the Performance of His Life at Accident Scene BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 32 Years to Life in Killing of Youth at Mall
'It's Like You Have to Have Career to Validate Yourself' DIANNE KLEIN
Official Warned About Brookins Loan in '84 : City Hall: Two city employees alerted an administrator that the bishop allegedly misused federal poverty funds, but criminal investigators were not told until the statute of limitations had run out. Glenn F. Bunting, This article was reported by Rich Connell and Tracy Wood. It was written by Bunting
Hawthorne Votes to Make Only 4 of Its Schools Year-Round : Education: The district decides to limit the new schedule starting in July to its most crowded schools: Eucalyptus, Williams, Zela Davis and Yukon. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
License Process for School Bus Drivers Stiffened : Safety: Two San Diego cases helped prompt the elimination of temporary licenses, which were given without fingerprints and a background check. The application process will become more stringent June 1. MARK GLADSTONE and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Accepts Plea Bargain in Molestation Case AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Cosgrove's Seating on Council Upheld ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR
Torrance Shooting Brings Life Sentence
Lockheed to Pay Fine for Air Pollution : Emissions: The $1-million penalty is the largest in the AQMD's history. It settles 6,750 alleged violations. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Campaign Funds Pay for Some Unlikely Items GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Member Gets Maximum Term for Slaying in Mall PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
University Refuses to Endorse Gay Group : Catholicism: Loyola Marymount president says group can use facilities, but Jesuits can't condone homosexual life style. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Agent Given Probation for Writing Bad Checks : Crime: A report says Lloyd Bloom is "not criminally oriented or antisocial" and seems contrite. PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : City Seeking Avenues to Ease Blight JAMES TORTOLANO
Torrance OKs Scavenging Ban
Immigrants to Israel
Limiting Terms of Elected Officials
CHP to Boost Screening of Bus Drivers : Safety: Background checks will have to be completed before licenses are issued. The action follows the arrest of three drivers. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limiting Terms of Elected Officials
Victim of Burglary Accused of Sex Crimes : Investigations: A Downey man is charged with child molestation after a videotape stolen from his apartment is given to the alleged victim's mother. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Calls to 911 End With Very Special Deliveries MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro Air Base Added to EPA's Toxic-Dump List TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The group's ambition is to make Inglewood a major theatrical address. Gerald Faris \f7 What: "The African American." and When: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.; and weekends through April 15. and Where: Inglewood Civic Theatre (Crozier Jr. High School Auditorium), 151 N. Grevillea Ave., Inglewood. and Admission: $20; students and seniors, $10. and Information: 671-1123.
San Diego
Doctors Get Warning on Effects of Malathion : Medfly: State and local officials tell the public spraying is safe, yet caution doctors that direct exposure can cause headache and nausea. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Shot, Man Later Found Dead at Apartments From a Times Staff Writer
Ousted Morningside High Principal Says He's Being Made a Scapegoat JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Authorities Raid Clinic of Cosmetician : Investigation: Officials suspect the woman of practicing medicine without a license by supervising plastic surgery on Southeast Asian immigrants. JIM CARLTON and SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
McMartin Trial Judge Denies Bias, Rebuts Defense Accusations LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Cleared in Shooting of Unarmed Man ALLISON SAMUELS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Santa Ana Mayor Robert Luxembourger Dies : Service: He was on the City Council during a period when the city was recovering from the effects of suburban flight. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH AFRICA THE EXPECTATIONS : He Is Free but Not Living in Freedom : The release of Nelson Mandela brings joy and hope. Now the obvious next steps in removal of apartheid wait to be taken. JESSE JACKSON, The Rev. Jesse Jackson writes a syndicated column. and
Limiting Terms of Elected Officials
Development Fears Raised by Torrance School Sale : Land Use: Neighbors of 6.2-acre campus of Lycee Francais de Los Angeles ask City Council to retain current zoning. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
SPORTS
No Suspense for Kings This Time, Trip Ends With Loss to North Stars STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Adams Family : A Native Son Returns to Antelope Valley and, With Unity as a Theme, Restores a Once-Downtrodden Basketball Program to Prominence STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Mission Viejo Routs University HEATHER SMALLEY
Fehr, Eastwood Roll to 65s : Golf: Putting is the difference for those who post the lowest scores in the first round at Torrey Pines. CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : VanEmbricqs Lifts UCLA; USC Falls to Stanford, 86-60
Toros Hit the Road Looking for Berth in CCAA Tourney
Anteaters Hit Another Low in 102-63 Loss at Long Beach ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : TWIN QUALIFYING RACES AT DAYTONA : Petty Steals the Thunder From Two Winners and One Pole-Loser SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Leave Door Ajar; Kings Can't Get Through SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Barbara Shows Fullerton How to Keep a Lead ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE SIDELINES : Mets Sign Outfielder, 2 Pitchers From Times Wire Services
Wcc Roundup
Taking a Tiny Step Forward : Baseball: Vincent pessimistic about quick settlement. Arbitration remains a primary stumbling block. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Thorpe Just Too Much for Knicks From Associated Press
WCC ROUNDUP : San Diego Wins, Stays in Race JIM LINDGREN
If the Dunks Won't Go Plunk, He'll Try Comedy IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Meara Hurting Himself, Not His Wallet BOB WOLF
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Moorpark Beats Mission for 2nd Time in 6 Days
COMMENTARY : Road to the Derby Is Already Crowded With Quality Models PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Miller Cleans Up on Boards; Titan Women Defeat Pacific
ON THE SIDELINES : McCaskill Signs With Angels From Times Wire Services
Marina's Off to Ontario for Round 2
Waves' Georgeson Seriously Injured
All This Carr Is in Need of Is Jump Start TOM JACKSON, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Daytona ABCs: Perseverance, Patience, Power DICK BRINSTER, Associated Press SPORTS WRITER
Ex-Marina Player Georgeson Injured in Auto Accident KOLLEN LONG
'I've Got Mine' Got His in Win First Time Back Associated Press
Vengeance Is USD's in Victory Over USF, Toreros' Sixth in Row JIM LINDGREN
South Bay Schools at Home in Playoffs
Names in the News
Norman and Faldo Tie for Aussie Masters Lead From Associated Press
Dodgers Go About Business as Usual, With a Few New Twists BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF SAN DIEGO OPEN : Putting Gives Fehr, Eastwood Lead CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Women, Men to Face Pepperdine ALAN DROOZ
The Sad News Is No News MIKE DOWNEY
Betting With Bob
NHL ROUNDUP : Flames Get a Jump on Blackhawks From Associated Press
ON THE SIDELINES : KO May Keep Tyson Out of Ring From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Chargers Hall, Grossman Named to Rookie Team
After 32 Attempts Against Bruins, Cal Finally Loves L.A. : Bruins: Bears end 30 years of frustration in Los Angeles as they get first victory in Pauley Pavilion. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Hands Irvine 15th Loss in a Row, 102-63 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kentucky's Farmer Sinks No. 9 LSU From Line From Associated Press
Ceballos Does It All, but It Isn't Enough as Titans Lose ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Good Citizens but Lousy Rebounders GARR KLUENDER
Without Ceremony, Elliott Is Taking Over : Track and field: He's the heir apparent to the British middle-distance tradition. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laurie Boschman Penalized by NHL for High-Sticking Associated Press
Past World Champ Senna to Race Formula One From Associated Press
Angry Kansas Cancels Two-Game Basketball Series With Notre Dame Associated Press
Freedom Bowl Hires Andersen MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Hart-Buena Match Called After 2-2 Tie
Tomba Wins Italian Giant Slalom Title From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Boeheim Shuffling, but He Has the Cards THOMAS BONK
ON THE SIDELINES : 49ers Tempt Saints' Waymer From Times Wire Services
PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Washington Stops Payton and 16th-Ranked Oregon St., 66-57 From Associated Press
HBO Expects Ratings of a Week-Old Fight to Be Simply the Best LARRY STEWART
In Miller, North Hollywood Finds Staying Power BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANITA : McCarron Says He Thinks More Is Expected of Desormeaux Than There Was of Him BILL CHRISTINE
Winner of Dixie Belle Tops Hot Springs Field From Associated Press
Morningside Rolling Again : Prep basketball: The Lady Monarchs have put early season losses behind them. Now 24-3, they are gunning for another state championship. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Granada Hills' Johnson Keen to Wear Green
UNLV Is Still the Big Gun in Big West DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sounds of Silence Haunt Those Waiting for Angels to Take the Field HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report: NFL to Let Juniors in Draft
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Loses First Baseball Game of the Season
He Has a Name and Game You Won't Forget MIKE PENNER
Sykes Dropped From Basketball Team ROBYN NORWOOD
Air Force Goes the Long Way, Jolts Aztecs SCOTT MILLER
COLLEGES : Loyola's Gathers Cries Foul Over Foul ALAN DROOZ
SKIING : Skiers Going to the Boards in Big Numbers BOB LOCHNER
FISHING NOTES : Exotics Start Hitting Those Hooks in Bunches at San Clemente Island DAN STANTON
They're Setting Their Wheels Spinning : Cycling: Kenny Adams and Jamie Paolinetti team up to take on Tour of the Americas, the first international event of the 1990 bike racing season. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surging Trojans Polish Off Cardinal, 71-62 : USC: Raveling provides the motivation and guards Miner and Pack provide the points for second consecutive Pac-10 victory. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Brazilian Track Coach Maintains Low Profile and Fast Runners JOHN GEIS
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Grossmont Girl Takes Free Throw Streak to 28
When Rapp Made the Grade, So Did UCSD Basketball Team DON PATTERSON
Karate Event Set Saturday in Irvine
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Newport Harbor Blanks Bosco Tech TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE SIDELINES : Past Chiefs Guard Found Dead From Times Wire Services
ENTERTAINMENT
Kathleen Sullivan Bids CBS Goodby, Hails Zahn From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : S.D. Viewers Saw Fight Free From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
2 New Dance Works to Have Debuts in O.C. : Arts: One of the works, 'The Beauty of One Divides,' was choreographed by Carl Corry for Ballet Pacifica. The other, Donald McKayle's 'Ringalevio,' was created for UC Irvine dancers. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal File BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
La Cienega SUVAN GEER
Grumbles Turn Into Grins at the Inn-Like Truffles RUTH REICHL
Legal File BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Double Dose of Haggard on Tap for Country Music Fans ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
La Cienega SUVAN GEER
SHORT TAKES : Biography Gets Music Book Prize From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Music Reviews : Blomstedt in Program of Second Symphonies DANIEL CARIAGA
Cheery Cafe 26 Really Delivers on Westside L.N. HALLIBURTON
It's Still Abdul by a Nose Over Jackson DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from the Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Vancouver Music Director Named
La Cienega SUVAN GEER
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Downtown CATHY CURTIS
SHORT TAKES : People's Choice Awards Expand From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
ABC Signs James L. Brooks to Exclusive Contract
Wilshire Center CATHY CURTIS
Downtown CATHY CURTIS
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Orange County Artists to Join in L.A. Festival : Arts: The event focuses on countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. Latinos, Koreans and Laotians from the county will take part. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KNBC to Air News Magazine in September STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A High Price Just to Be Disappointed MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Will ABC Stick With 'Elvis' After Getting Rocked by Ratings? RICK DU BROW
SHORT TAKES : 'Rhythm Nation: 1814' Explained From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Festival Reaches for the Unknown and the Expensive SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock 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
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Bad People' Takes a Fresh Look at the Philippines : Movies: Excesses of the Marcos era and what they reveal about the United States get a newsy, Godard-like treatment. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : 'Artists' Artists' a Surprise Package at Long Beach Museum : Exhibit: Show is the third in a series exploring the art of collecting. Also on view is a survey of the 'Open Channels' series. KRISTINE MCKENNA
From Shield Carrier to Leading Operatic Roles : Opera: Rodney Gilfry thought he'd be a music teacher. Instead, he's singing visible roles, including that of Ford in 'Falstaff' at the Music Center. DONNA PERLMUTTER
Music Reviews : Pianist Lucchesini Returns to Ambassador Auditorium DANIEL CARIAGA
TV REVIEW : Ballerina's Grace Under Pressure in 'Margot Fonteyn Story' on PBS LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
'Nightline' in South Africa a Triumph for TV News : Television: The show illustrates the power of the medium to illuminate. HOWARD ROSENBERG
ART REVIEW : Marin: Early Modernist Recaptures the Spotlight WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Cable Plans Better Service in Future, but It'll Cost More From Associated Press
Campus Celebrates Black Arts : History: A monthlong celebration will feature dance, drama, song on the Cal State Northridge campus. CHRISTINE ZIAYA-ZEIGER, Ziaya-Zieger is a regular contributor to Valley Calendar.
NBC Shuffles Lineup to Test Series Tryouts From Associated Press
STAGE REVIEW : Audience Gets Too Involved in 'Cuckoo's Nest' Staging MARK CHALON SMITH
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Paradiso' Pays Homage to Film Making MICHAEL WILMINGTON
DANCE REVIEW : Mixed Bag of Offerings at UCI Faculty Concert CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific-Themed L.A. Fest Has 72 Programs, 300 Performers : Arts: Director Peter Sellars promises more participants before September, despite only $2.9 million in pledges for a $4.9-million budget. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cashing In Early on the Oscars DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABT Sets Casting for Orange County Season
COMEDY REVIEW : Jeff Cesario Uses Familiar Beat to Drum Up Laughs MARK CHALON SMITH
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Zany Chefs, Noise Level Set the Style at California Beach CHARLES PERRY
Painting Portraits in a Marathon DINA ADLER
SHORT TAKES : Billy Idol Has 4th Operation From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Laguna Hills Artist Shown Everywhere but Orange County : Art: Although muralist Willie Herron's works are internationally known--and are evident here--he's never had an exhibit in a local museum or gallery. ZAN DUBIN
MOVIE REVIEW : Saga of Ex-Navy Pilot Flies Off the Mark in 'Revenge' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kitchen Kitsch : Exhibition: Nearly 100 aprons reflect social and historical change. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : The Cool Metaphorical Society of 'Everlasting Secret Family' SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : 'Ain't Misbehavin" Is Fats and Sassy Fun NANCY CHURNIN
Production Oscar Nominees Listed
RESTAURANTS : A Little Gem of a Cafe Hidden Away in a Newport Beach Shopping Center MAX JACOBSON
Legal File BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Horror, Schlock and Docu-Rock : THIS WEEK'S MOVIES TERRY ATKINSON
Wilshire Center SUVAN GEER
'Cities': A Dead End for Dreams at Figtree T.H. McCULLOH
Italian Film Maker Makes Name for Himself : Movies: Giuseppe Tornatore's 'Cinema Paradiso' garnered an Oscar nomination for best foreign-language film. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Truly Haunting Performance DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Courage Mountain' Offers Few Peaks KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : Starlight's Musical Prelude Gets Volcanic Beginning NANCY CHURNIN
The Bitter and the Sweet Captured in Artist Poupee Boccaccio's Repositories of Memories Leah Ollman
BUSINESS
Lockheed Agrees to Pay $1-Million Pollution Fine JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Carbide to Sell Polysilicon Plants United Press International
GM, Ford Profits Plummet in Period; Incentives Cited FREDERICK STANDISH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Industrial Production in January Takes a 1.2% Drop From Associated Press
P. M. BRIEFING : Regulators Seize Kansas Thrift From Times Wire Services
P. M. BRIEFING : Olds Cuts Prices of 2 Models From Times Wire Services
A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : NEWPORT BEACH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
Pact for Ontario Firm
Lower Profits Expected by Nordstrom : Retailing: Sales will be up about 15% for the year. Analysts predicted that the already-depressed shares will fall further. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&L Bailout 'Triumph' Is Fast Becoming a Mess : Thrifts: The program that had been praised as President Bush's first major victory is running into serious problems and runaway costs--both financial and political. TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Half in U.S. Regard Japanese Investment as Bad, Survey Says From Reuter s
P. M. BRIEFING : UMW Members Get Pact Terms From Times Wire Services
P. M. BRIEFING : Canada's Trade Surplus Shrinks Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Dow Surges 25.23 as Banking Issues Gain From Times Wire Services
1989 Trade Deficit Narrows to 5-Year Low: $108.58 Billion From Associated Press
Distributed Logic Posts a Profit
P. M. BRIEFING : Hyundai Recalls 43,590 Sonatas From Times Wire Services
Pacific Enterprises Changes Voting; Candidate Blocked NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Reebok Official Resigns, Units Combined
REAL ESTATE : High Prices Blamed for Steep Drop in Sales of New Homes John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Most Drexel Workers Will Officially Lose Jobs Today SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Starts Increase 29.6% From Reuters
Weakened Chrysler Fights to Catch Up With Rivals JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Starts Late but 'Vengeful' Push Into Workstation Sales CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable-TV Leaders Adopt Plan to Improve Service From Associated Press
Judge Tells Northrop to Stop Broadcasting Ads : Aerospace: The jurist says the TV spots could impair a fair trial in the huge fraud case now pending against the defense firm. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Agencies Sever Ties With Ailing Cal Star : Mortgages: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cite the company's insolvency in withdrawing their approval of the banking firm as a lender and loan servicer. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PacTel Loses Pact to Serve County Freeway Phones JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toy Makers Seem to Be Playing It Safe : Retailing: Many products at the annual unveiling are new versions of proven sellers. Critics blame mergers for the lack of innovation. LANCE IGNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offices Raided in Japanese Bid-Rig Case : Antitrust: The FTC investigation centers on bids by Japanese contractors at the U.S. Air Force base near Tokyo. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
190,000 Visitors Expected at Orange County Auto Show JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. M. BRIEFING : Drexel Named in $516-Million Lawsuit by FDIC on Dallas S&L From Times Wire Services
Deceit Denied in Federated-Allied Moves From Associated Press
Phone Law Has a Nice Ring; Effect Is Fuzzy S.J. DIAMOND
Vuitton Family to Buy Lanvin Couture House From Associated Press
Oxy Pete Names Irani Eventual Successor to Armand Hammer PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castle & Cooke to Spin Off Dole Food to Shareholders From United Press International
Nike Alleges Infringement by L.A. Gear GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Few Companies Clean Up Supplying Oil Cleanup Gear THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking Affordable Health Care Taxes Many a Firm's Ingenuity Jane Applegate
NEWS
Liability of Police for Damages Cut : Court of Appeals: Local governments can pay on behalf of law enforcement personnel if malice is not involved, the judges decide. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Framing a Big Tip THE FASHION STAFF
NEWS ANALYSIS : Van de Kamp Most on Spot as Governor Race Heats Up JOHN BALZAR, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Spill Cleanup Rushed as Oil Sheen Spreads STEVEN R. CHURM and MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
F.Y.I. : Timely Faces JOANNA DENDEL
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Probe of Weizman Link to PLO Ended From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Assembly Panel Plans Hearing in Huntington Beach on Oil Spill JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Bars Public, Press From Taping of Reagan : Iran-Contra: The demands of 12 news organizations for an open deposition are rejected. But the testimony will be released after editing for classified material. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Troubled Mercury Savings Lays Off Chief Officer, 10% of Staff From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
In Concert MARISSA ROTH
Sales And Use Tax Revenue Clipboard researched by April Jackson and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Scott Brown / Los Angeles Times
Oil Cleanup Cut Back; Dam to Be Lowered MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Primary Vote Blocked by GOP JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bug Wars: Spraying the Word ROBERT A. JONES
NATION : N.Y. Attacks Bias in Textbooks From Times Wire Services
Whites March, Decry Freedom for Mandela SCOTT KRAFT and JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. to Shed Main Role in S. Korea Military Alliance JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Study Reveals Fliers Face Radiation Risk From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : TEMECULA : Tribal Officials Sue Over Sewage Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Low Self-Image Brings High Risk of Jealousy EVAN CUMMINGS, Evan Cummings is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Unrest Topples Leadership in Soviet Asian Republic : Ethnic strife: Muslim extremists mob a bus and attack girls with uncovered heads. From United Press International
At Least 2 Drown in W. German Floods Associated Press
Central Region Will Get Next UC Campus, Regents Decide LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Independence Move Voted by Latvians Reuters
World IN BRIEF : ETHIOPIA : Relief Food Stalled by New Fighting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hospitals Doing Secret AIDS Tests, Study Says MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Redoubt Volcano Has Brief Eruption From Times Staff and Wire Reports
In Concert DARIO SCARDAPANE
WORLD : Burned Body of Missing Kenya Foreign Minister Discovered From Times Wire Services
Reagan Gives Testimony in Secret From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Walesa Sees No Peril in German Reunion From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD : Mongolia Party May Cede Power From Times Wire Services
SOUTHLAND : Mercury S&L to Cut Staff 10% From Times Wire Services
Beyond the Bars SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cargo Ship Sinks Off France; 12 Missing Associated Press
Eastern Bloc to Get Sensitive Technology : Europe: But U.S. blocks preferred status on controlled high-tech goods for Soviet Union. From Associated Press
Cheney Sees Asia Communist Peril : South Korea: U.S. defense secretary visits Seoul outpost at demilitarized zone. From Associated Press
Bush Quips and Makes Up With Press : Media: Aide says President was just joking in his reaction to stories that said the White House had misled reporters. From United Press International
Soviet Mine Blast Kills 13 Associated Press
LOCAL : 3 Held in Gorman Cocaine Find From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Rapacious Sea Lions Face Rubber Arrows From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hundreds Flee Rising Waters in South : Storms Spawn Twisters; Snow Knocks Out Power in Midwest, NE From Associated Press
Advancing State's Primary Would Reshape Presidential Campaigning : Politics: Major impact on nominating process is seen. The shift could benefit both insider and lesser known candidates. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Time Is Nearing for Raiders Owner Davis to Show His Hand KENNETH REICH and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
German Reunification Close at Hand, Kohl Says : Europe: Talks with the East may begin even before March elections there, Bonn's foreign minister adds. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Soviets Turn Agreeable, Surprise U.S. Officials : Diplomacy: The tone of relations with Moscow is showing marked improvement. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USAir Jetliner Should Have Been Steerable, Boeing Says ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Batch of Shore Birds Is Returned to Wild : Rehabilitation: They were released at Point Mugu, more than 100 miles from Huntington Beach. But the decision to free the birds so quickly drew criticism. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Silberman Reported Missing; Faces Money-Laundering Trial From Times Wire Services
Cleanup '50 Times Slower' Than Expected, Miller Says SHAWN POGATCHNIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
175 Rebels Slain, Angola Reports United Press International
Spill Probe Focuses on Depth of Mooring : Environment: New soundings taken at spot where tanker was damaged show water shallower than previously thought. Cleanup crews grow concerned about wetlands. STEVEN R. CHURM and MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : AUSTRALIA : Hawke Seeks Fifth Term, Calls Election From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Disaster Declared; U.S. Increases Aid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SWEDEN : Government Quits; Caretaker Rules From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bonn Unveils Reunification Defense Plan : Security: Membership in NATO, single army and 16-state government seen. From Associated Press
ANC Leaders to Meet De Klerk : Guerrillas Outlawed for 30 Years From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Daley Proposes New Airport for Chicago From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Opera League: Music Lovers With a Mission BILL HIGGINS
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Bledsoe Merit Scholar Finalist From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Growers of Coca Have a Plan, but It's Ignored : War on drugs: Peruvian says more profits are needed from other crops to drive out illegal production. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Noriega Case Pilot Enters Guilty Plea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD : Chlorine Spill Kills 4 in India From Times Wire Services
Jack Frost Does His Thing
STATE : Dog Trainer Sentenced in Death From Times Wire Services
Upset at Press Complaints, Bush Vows to Cut Down on News Sessions : Media: His comments reflect charges that the Administration fosters secrecy and deception. He appears fearful of 'overexposure.' JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Drexel's Fall Is End of Feast for Homeless JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : U.S. May Cut Water to Farms by 50% From Times Staff and Wire Reports
48 Students Injured in Bomb Blast at Brussels University Reuters
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Anthony Quinn to Leave Hospital From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Life's A Blast Clipboard researched by April Jackson and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Scott Brown / Los Angeles Times
Ailing Boy Gets New Muscle Cells From United Press International
Clan Turns 'Brotherhood' Into Family Affair PATRICK MOTT
Youths List Priorities in NEA Poll
Iran, Soviets Sign Accords Easing Cross-Border Visits From Reuters
A Sweet Touch : The Colleagues Have a Ferre Special Valentine Benefit for Children's Institute BETTY GOODWIN
Bill on Long-Gun Wait Sent to Governor : Gun control: The measure imposes 15-day waiting period on purchases of rifles and shotguns. Deukmejian seems to waver on earlier support. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Buffalo Police Officers Accused of Selling Cocaine United Press International
Kathleen Brown Shakes Up Treasurer's Race : Politics: She accuses incumbent Hayes of dragging his feet in selling voter-approved bonds. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Signs Point to El Nino in Making From Times Wire Services
Doctors Are Warned of Malathion Health Risk : Medfly: The public is being told the pesticide poses no hazard but officials gave physicians a different message. ERIC LICHTBLAU and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Tents Fold for Israeli Bedouins : The once-nomadic people are being forced off their land into towns in the name of progress. But they are learning the politics of protest. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional, Ethnic Rivalries Peril Yugoslav Unity : Europe: With Tito gone and the Communists discredited, the Belgrade government is struggling. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photographer N. Parkinson From Times Wire Services
Guess Who's Paying for Arts Dinner? ANN CONWAY
Crane Firm's Safety Record Not Checked BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
2 W. Germans Get Suspended Terms as Computer Spies Reuters
Mayor Barry Indicted on Drug Possession, Perjury Charges : Narcotics: He accuses the Justice Department of staging a 'political lynching.' The legal action splits his political base. RONALD J. OSTROW and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Leona: 'Ivana Modeled After Me' From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Tien Promotion Prompts Happiness, Unease at UCI TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Proclaims 'Anti-Drug Cartel' : Summit: Four leaders announce no specific new steps to fight trafficking. The need for financial aid to Andean nations is stressed. A role is seen for armed forces. DAVID LAUTER and WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Snow, Ice Close Schools, Airports, Shut Off Power From Times Wire Services
Woman Is Having Baby to Save Her Ailing Daughter DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breeding Birds: Western Flycatcher
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Smits Wants Non-Latino Roles From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
If You Were President of the U.S., What Would You Start or Stop?
B. Reynolds; Activist for World Peace DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly All Clothing Is Fit to Be Dyed KATHRYN BOLD
D.C.'s Phantom Mayor : His Honor's in Dishonor, but He's Still Running the Show GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Propose Mixed Economy, Private Property MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Humperdinck Rues Bra Brigade From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
NATION : Red Cross Visits 'POW' Noriega From Times Wire Services
BOOK REVIEW : Heavy-Handed Lesson on Immigrants' Pride RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Guerrillas Abduct an American Priest : Colombia: The clergyman is the third U.S. citizen kidnaped this week. Rebels say 'every U.S. interest' is a target. From Times Wire Services
Two Who Began From Sqwear One ROBERT BURNS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight Shifts, Jackson Cuts Visit Short : South Africa: The visiting American got a rousing reception. But suddenly the focus was on Mandela. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return of the Celluloid Rhinestone and Old Paste SUZANNE STONE, Stone, a free-lance writer, regularly contributes to the Times fashion pages
SOUTHLAND : Ike Turner Sentenced to 4 Years From Times Wire Services
Argentina, Britain Heal Rift Caused by Falklands War Associated Press
Regents Choose Asian to Head UC Berkeley LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
College President Salaries Clipboard researched by April Jackson and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Scott Brown / Los Angeles Times
Daughter of R.F.K. Plans to Wed Gov. Cuomo's Son The Washington Post
Ferre-ting Out a New Dior Look : Fashion: The first efforts by the company's new designer include some hits, more misses. MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
In Life as in Writing, Susan Griffin Addresses Large Themes PENELOPE MOFFET, Penelope Moffet is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
HIGH LIFE : It's a Date: Places to Go to Get Out of Romance Rut DANA WILSHIN, Dana Wilshin is a senior at Dana Hills High School, where she is editor of the school newspaper, The Paper, and captain of the dance team.
The Party's Over : Fraternity excesses hit dead end after Greeks get sobering advice to clean up their houses or else. PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Landlord Evicts Sophia, Carlo From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Stereotypes Still 'Outside the Fold'
Stereotypes Still 'Outside the Fold'
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