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What happened on February 25, 1990
REAL ESTATE
Oak-Root Fungus Can Kill Trees : Parasites: Recognizing the mushrooms can make it easier to control the fungus, which grows virtually anywhere in the world. KEVIN CONNELLY, Connelly is a free-lancer writer living in Arcadia. and
Home Equity Sharing Benefits Owner, Renter : Taxes: Advantages of buying a home with others give non-resident co-owners flexibility as investors. ROBERT J. BRUSS
A Call to ARMs
Actor's New Perch Is in Eagle Rock RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Buying Patterns
Furniture Designed to Grow Up : Home Furnishing: Bauhaus-inspired modular designs are now widely available. They give families with children flexibility to grow. LOIS GIBSON, Gibson is a Malibu free-lance writer.
Home Improvement : Pellet Stoves Are Clean, Use a Renewable Fuel JAMES DULLEY, Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant
Design Lighting to Accent Garden From Associated Press
Defining the Typical Do-It-Yourselfer: A Married Man
1989 Top Twenty Home Building States
'89 Housing Permits in State Dipped 7%
Days Numbered for 'Amateur' Developers William Mahoney
Board Failed to Heed Budget Law JAN HICKENBOTTOM, Hickenbottom is past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization
Sales Hot in 'Big Chill'
Separate Chimneys
Not Enough Homes
Bill to Raise FHA Limit Could Aid State CATHERINE COLLINS
To See L.A.'s Past, Visit Florida SAM HALL KAPLAN
Broker Basketball to Aid Leukemia Society
Educating New Class of Developers at USC : Graduate School: Master's program features 'hands-on' training and the advice of experts. Most enrollees have experience in related fields. WILLIAM MAHONEY, Mahoney is a free-lance writer and Los Angeles bureau chief of Electronic Media.
Help Needed to Pay Disabled Mother's Rent DON G. CAMPBELL, Campbell, a retired Times staff writer, is a Phoenix-based free-lance writer
18 Homes in Murrieta
A Negative Cash Flow Can Pay Off if Property Appreciates in Value ROBERT J. BRUSS
Competition Heats Up for Westside Tenants : Office Buildings: With several new towers being completed, vacancies are expected to rise. But landlords can look to a tighter market soon. RON GALPERIN, Galperin is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer who has covered the commercial real estate scene for several years. News releases and column inquiries should be mailed to 8306 Wilshire Blvd., No. 7078, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90211. and
Your Mortgage : Getting Rid of Private Mortgage Insurance : Home Loans: When a homeowner has a 20%, or greater, equity in the property, the lender may agree to drop the PMI payments. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Long Should Tax Records Be Retained? BENNY L. KASS, Kass is a Washington lawyer and newspaper columnist specializing in real estate and tax matters.
Gardening : Fish Fanciers in the Swim With 'Living Jewels' : Koi: The bright-colored fish sparkle in garden ponds. But they need clear, carefully balanced water to survive. ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Not Even Nudity Can Sell Condos in Connecticut Assoicated Press
Clearing Gutters Pays Off : Drainage: Benefits of a properly working system include directing rainwater away from base of structure and protection of the wood trim. GARY ABRAMS, Abrams is a Los Angeles general contractor and a free-lance writer
Immigrants Bring Energy to Old City : Alhambra: Town's mix of Anglos and Latinos has seen changes with influx of Asians, many of whom have invested in businesses and homes. EVELYN DE WOLFE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buyer's Reinspection Day Before Sale Closing Can Avert Problems ROBERT J. BRUSS
Incomplete Answer
Overpriced Homes
Realtor Not Needed
New Housing
BUSINESS
Viewpoints : Perrier's Crisis Mismanagement GERALD C. MEYERS, GERALD C. MEYERS is a professor of crisis management at Carnegie Mellon University's Graduate School of Industrial Administration and author of "When It Hits the Fan: Managing the Nine Crises of Business."
Truckload of Troubles : America's trucking and truck-building industries are riding through difficult times. After a decade, truckers are still wrestling with the impact of deregulation and suffering from a severe shortage of drivers. And companies that build large trucks, although they have little to fear so far from Japanese competition, are struggling with growing losses. : Transport: The lifting of government restrictions left the industry in competitive turmoil. Many firms have gone out of business. Others are in it for the long haul. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
On The Record
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
Airline Tries Its Hand at Telephone Marketing JOHN A. BOLT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reagan 'Boom' Just a Lot of Noise DAVID M. GORDON, DAVID M. GORDON is professor of economics at the New School for Social Research in New York
Gradco Struggles to Reproduce Profit : Entrepreneurs: Key patents haven't shielded the Irvine-based maker of copier accessories from losses. Chief executive Keith B. Stewart is battling to restore his company's fortunes. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
Ford Paying the Price for Earlier Faintheartedness JAMES FLANIGAN
Irvine Firm Seeks Imprint on Copier Industry : Technology: Gradco supplies copy machine accessories to major Japanese manufacturers. Yet analysts say it has not lived up to its potential. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan No Threat to U.S. Truck Makers--Yet JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Shortage Spurs Company Incentive Plans DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ballplayers Take a Swing at Being Businessmen : Enterprise: Eric Davis, Darryl Strawberry and Reginald Montgomery share baseball and a business in the tough neighborhood where they grew up. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
Nordstrom 'Guilty' of Rewarding Initiative, but Others Also Require Work 'Off the Clock'
NEWS
'MacGyver' ABC's Secret Hit : Richard Dean Anderson Explains How the Show--Like Its Main Character--Manages to Survive SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
California IN BRIEF : VISALIA : Toddler Saved From Fire; 2 People Die From Times staff and Wire reports
Catholic Boys School Weighs Unthinkable--Girls : Education: For 43 years, Cantwell High School has followed the motto 'Act Manfully.' But a declining enrollment is forcing it to consider admitting girls. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Scores by Mixing Fun, Fund-Raising MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computers Forge PEN Pal Link : Santa Monica: A free public computer network provides a forum for debate, a city bulletin board and an electronic mail service. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Badham's Daughter Challenges Ferguson : Elections: Phyllis Badham is a political novice, but some think the GOP assemblyman is vulnerable. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15 Years Later, Dickens of Case Near Trial : Oil: Some witnesses have died, others may not remember details. But a suit charging six companies with fixing prices is close to trial. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pileups Involving 200 Cars Kill 7 in West Germany Fog; 100 Hurt Associated Press
28 Is Enough: Missionary Couple Need Huge Home for Brood BETH HARRIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
California IN BRIEF : GLEN AVON : Lion Rips Off Part of Its Owner's Arm From Times staff and Wire reports
Liquid Treasure : Tranquil Colorado Valley Is Boiling Over Entrepreneurs' Plan to Export Its Bountiful Water BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Allows Sheriff to Seize National Guard Armory for Temporary Jail Associated Press
Louisiana's Famed Causeway Is a Bridge Over Troubled Waters CHARLES HILLINGER
Fore! : CBS producer/director faces the singular hazards of covering golf STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cause of Garvey Reservoir Leaks Elusive ELIZABETH LU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shortages Hamper Coastal Panel, Says Legislative Analyst MARK GLADSTONE and RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Westside Yesterday
World IN BRIEF : KENYA : Foreign Minister Buried on His Farm From Times staff and Wire reports
1-Million Goal Set for Can Fund-Raiser
Bellflower Council OKs Street Barrier to Curb Drug Trafficking
Shuttle Readied for Secret Flight as Skies Clear : MELISSA HEALY TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cox, Colleagues Talk Their Way Into Lithuania : Observers: Congressional delegation sent to monitor elections overcomes Soviet delaying tactics. State Department protests finally got them visas. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Rocky' Comes Rapping at E. A. Poe's Door from Associated Press
China Arrests 60 Suspects in Rail Robbery Spree Reuters
Bush Picks District Judge United Press International
Voter Registration Forms Available at City Offices
Flash From The Past
Mexico Pot Estimate Up Tenfold : Drugs: New U.S. intelligence figures establish the country as the world's leading marijuana grower. The report may strain relations with America's neighbor. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : JORDAN : Arabs Urged to Shift Wealth to East Bloc From Times staff and Wire reports
Scholastic Upgrade Plan Adopted : Education: A governors' task force commits to broad student improvement, but fails to address funding. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
U.S., Japan Hurriedly Set Summit : Diplomacy: Stalemate in trade talks spurs the urgent conference this week. Bush and Kaifu to meet in Palm Springs. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Congressmen to Shift Focus ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Reportedly Will Not Run for Mayor of D.C. from Associated Press
Biola Gets $5,000 Grant to Enhance Role of Trustees
Day Trip
'We have one goal and that is to reduce alcohol and drug problems.' MARY R. HEFFRON
World IN BRIEF : BULGARIA : Communists Agree to Delay Elections From Times staff and Wire reports
World IN BRIEF : EAST GERMANY : Social Democrats Honor Willy Brandt From Times staff and Wire reports
Turkey, Iran Restart Talks Reuters
Protest Balloons Trigger Warning United Press International
Conference to Focus on Asians at Risk of Becoming Dropouts
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Simon Column Struck a Familiar Note
Shuttle Flight Called Off Just Before Launch : Space: A faulty computer forces NASA to scrub the secret military mission with 31 seconds to go. The liftoff already had been delayed three days. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Educators Group Honors Escalante From Times staff and Wire reports
5-City Summit Puts Traffic at Top of Worry List MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small-Screen Cinema KEVIN THOMAS
Hearing Set on Plan to Revise L.B. Bus Routes
Democrats Are Losing Ground in Vote Rolls : Registration: Party falls to a 56-year low and dips below the 50% level in state. The latest figures continue a trend that has been under way since 1976. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Bars for Barr
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Leftist Rebels Release 2 American Hostages From Times staff and Wire reports
Debt-Ridden Imperial, Mercury Seized by U.S. Regulators From Associated Press
Naturalists Deal to Save Isles for Wildlife From Associated Press
Mother, 3 Children Killed United Press International
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Dissidents, Police Clash in 6 Cities From Times staff and Wire reports
Going Behind Closed Doors in Washington ALICE KAHN, Alice Kahn's new book, "Luncheon at the Cafe Ridiculous," has just been released by Poseidon Press
Restive Nepalese Are Turning Against Harsh Monarchical Rule : Protest: Pro-democracy demonstrations have brought police gunfire and deaths. Hundreds of dissidents were jailed in a crackdown. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mt. SAC Gets Grant for Drug Programs
Flag-Burning Decision Faces Appeal United Press International
19 Die on Snowy Midwest Roads Associated Press
Sale of Turtle Shells Spurs Call for Probe Associated Press
Libraries Seeking Reading Volunteers
DON'T-MISS FILMS with minireviews from Times critics : Cal PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Astronaut Feels Better; Weather Delays Liftoff United Press International
Mission Viejo Recall Brawl Nears Bitter End JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Watergate Vista: Trailers for the Homeless : Indigents: Watergate dwellers and the District of Columbia are battling over the location of a shelter compound. So far, the Watergate elite are losing. HARRY F. ROSENTHAL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hamlet Thrives on Snow--Lots of It : Recreation: Folks in Bucks Lake hunker down when the long winter arrives. They have plenty of snowmobile enthusiasts for company. CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burglars Take Burgers and Fries, but Not Money Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : MAMMOTH LAKES : Body in Lake Goes Unrecovered From Times staff and Wire reports
Water Officials Oppose Santa Fe Dam Golf Plan BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Centenarian : Pioneer's 100 Years of Living Was Full of Firsts KAREN E. KLEIN, Klein is a Monrovia free-lance writer
Technological Quick Fix Has Unadvertised Cost ROGER SIMON
Fire Causes Power Outage in Downtown Seattle Associated Press
Monrovia Acts to Stop Drug-Related Loitering SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meditation, Longer Life Linked in Study MALCOLM RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pasadena Outdoor Art Class to Paint Barricade
The Challenge of 'Challenger' : HOW ABC'S SUNDAY NIGHT MOVIE FINALLY GOT OFF THE GROUND SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democratic Registration at 56-Year Low JOHN BALZAR, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Want a Movie Make a Call : Coming Technology Will Bring Film Hits to Homes With Just the Punch of an 800 Number Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Latinas Are Assembly Race Front-Runners MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheney Predicts Difficult Talks on Philippine Bases JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Cover Reservoirs Draws 1,000 L.A. Protesters JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program Helps Teachers to Plant Seeds of Lifelong Interest in Science DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lingering Tension Over Venice Deal : Development: Galanter closes a deal in which the city gets land for housing while Venice gets a storage facility. Area activists are embittered. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moldavian Nationalism Runs High : Communist upheaval: Republic celebrates Armed Forces Day with an anti-Soviet rally. Elections are scheduled today. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature Conservancy Buys Up Land to Ward Off Development : Preservation: Conservationists with success in law and business bring money to the cause and fuel ambitious acquisitions. JOHN BARBOUR, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virginia Chambers; Was Activist for Labor Associated Press
Egypt's Nubians Are a Forgotten People MYRA MacDONALD, REUTERS
For Amtrak No. 581, It Was Just a Bad Day All Around RICHARD BEENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birth Control a Key to Aiding Burkina Faso Women MICHELLE FAUL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bush and Kohl Begin Talks on Reunification JOHN M. GOSHKO, THE WASHINGTON POST
Sugary, salty and greasy foods are being expelled from school cafeterias as officials revamp lunch offerings to promote health and better dietary habits. They also hope it will mean greater attention spans and better learning. But not all students are eating it up. : Eating Smart BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Accused of Firing Object at Spray Copters DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnnie Ray, Balladeer of the '50s, Dies at 63 BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historian John Kemble Dies at Sea
Shortages Hurt Coastal Panel, Analyst Says : Budget: The Legislature is told that a lack of funds and personnel is hampering the California Coastal Commission in protecting the coastline. MARK GLADSTONE and RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Buzz : Today's News, Tomorrow's Television : Series Daniel Cerone
Heart Attack Kills Malcolm Forbes at 70 From Associated Press
Baldwin Hills Mall Trying to Lure Tenants : Business: Joint developers of Crenshaw Plaza are negotiating to improve mall after an aggressive marketing campaign fizzles. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Danube's Wild Delta Saved by Uprising MICHAEL RANK, REUTERS
Johnnie Ray, Balladeer of the 1950s, Dies at 63 BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Japanese-American Journeys to His Ancestral Land EDWARD IWATA, Iwata is a free-lance journalist based in San Francisco. This article is adapted from a book of autobiographical essays he is writing
Ferry Shelled Off Lebanon; One Killed : Mideast: 15 others are wounded. A Syrian warship may have shot up the Cypriot vessel. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drive-In Cancels Screenings After Brawl
U.S. Treasury Seeks Means to Make Counterfeit Cash Easier to Detect MALCOLM GLADWELL, THE WASHINGTON POST
Hilary's Nomadic Life: Two Ailing Grandparents Shielded Her Abroad : Courts: An unlikely family avoids the Morgan-Foretich custody battle. Then the detectives turn up in New Zealand. EDWIN CHEN and MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Tidal Wave Remolds a School : The immigration surge that reshaped the inner city is now transforming the suburban campus. Both parents and officials are reeling. ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Painful Uncertainty Clouds Lives of the Abducted Children's Parents SHARON COHEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Keeps Watch as Nicaragua Polls Open : Central America: Sandinistas call in 2,000 foreign observers to verify the fairness of today's vote. MARJORIE MILLER and RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Taiwan's Dog Temple Works Magic for Seekers of Luck JOHN POMFRET, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comedy Act Shows Students That Drug Abuse Is No Joke ROSE ANA BERBEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historic Church Rising From Ashes in New Sanctuary MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Victims Find Catch-22 in Regulations Covering Aid : Red tape: The poor and elderly are receiving emergency relief funds. But that could prevent them from getting their regular SSI payments. MARTHA BRIDEGAM, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Q & A : MARIE COLVIN: Searching for the Real Arafat Sharon Bernstein
California IN BRIEF : San Jose : Ex-Impresario of Nudity Joins Race From Times staff and Wire reports
Bye Bye, Beauties : Hollywood's Love Affair With Crowned Heads of the Runway Is Over BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park Candidates Tackle Issues : Campaign: The six in the City Council race are questioned on topics ranging from Garvey Reservoir to soaring legal costs. ELIZABETH LU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lesson Plan for Costa Rican Forests : Teacher Guides Residents in Restoring Ecology Damaged by Humans A.J. HOSTETLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Student Court: Pressure of Peers ELLEN YAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Publisher Malcolm Forbes Dies at 70 NANCY RIVERA BROOKS and GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Evolution of a Marathon Man GERI SERVI, Since August, writer Geri Servi has been keeping a diary of her husband's efforts to train for the Los Angeles Marathon on March 4. Ruben Servi is co-owner of International Documentation, a technical translation firm
Lithuanians Cast Historic Ballots : Separatism: Opposition candidates running well. They will have a mandate to secede from the Soviet Union. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part of Washington Blvd. to Be Renamed : Venice: A committee approves changing the name of a confusing stretch of roadway. The new name honors Venice founder Abbot Kinney. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missing : Son Vanishes, but Minnesota Family's Hope Cannot Be Kidnaped or Killed : Crime: Four months after Jacob's abduction, Patty and Jerry Wetterling maintain the search. A gunman grabbed the boy as his brother and a buddy watched helplessly. SHARON COHEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police Caution Veterinary College Deans From United Press International
Bugged U.S. Embassy Stands--for Now--as a Reminder of the Cold War : Espionage: A carefully crafted agreement turns into a diplomatic fiasco. Soviet chicanery costs Uncle Sam an extra $270 million and wasted years. SAUL PETT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finding Camel-Lot at County Fair ZAN THOMPSON
Rivalry, Snitches, Murder Helped Shape Noriega Case Douglas Frantz and Ronald J. Ostrow and Robert L. Jackson, This story was reported and written by Times staff writers Douglas Frantz, Ronald J. Ostrow and Robert L. Jackson
Air Force Veteran Has an Eagle Eye : Rescue: Retired lieutenant colonel still has knack for spotting downed planes--including two in the last week. LINDA CHONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PANAMA : 200 Drug-Linked Accounts Frozen From Times staff and Wire reports
Cambodia Troops, Tanks Take Town, 12 Rebel Bases United Press International
No Break in Drought Seen as Midwest Suffers : Environment: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will take six years of normal rainfall to restore underground aquifers, wells and reservoirs. LARRY GREEN and TRACY SHRYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cerritos Firm, 3 Employees Charged With Illegal Dumping of Toxic Waste MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Professors Recall Hard Lessons of McCarthyism : Free speech: Some want the University of Michigan to apologize to three professors who were branded as potential subversives because of their former Communist sympathies. JUDY DAUBENMIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Video disc players that can record Joe Saltzman
Praise ABC
DON'T-MISS FILMS with minireviews from Times critics KEVIN THOMAS
Snowboarding Advice: 'Skip the Sensational'
Deputy to Be Hired in Anti-Drug Effort
Latinas Front-Runners in Assembly Race : Politics: Democrats have held the seat for at least two decades in a district that includes Pico Rivera and parts of Whittier. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Try at 'Good Manners'
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RERUNS TO RE-WATCH : 'The Prisoner' Surfaces JOAN FANTAZIA, Times Staff Writer
'Challenger': An Astronaut's-Eye View Buzz Aldrin, Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon. As the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11, he joined Neil Armstrong for the July, 1969 moon landing. Aldrin, 60, left NASA in 1971 and has been president of Research and Engineering Consultants Inc. since 1972. The Laguna Beach resident published his autobiography, "Return to Earth," in 1973. Here, Aldrin reviews ABC's movie, "Challenger," for TV Times
Life Beyond 'thirtysomething' Daniel Cerone
Children Get Taste of Classical Music
TRAVEL
Aircraft Smoking Ban Will Cut Air Pollution : Airlines: Passengers will be able to breathe a little easier thanks to a new law that goes into effect today banning smoking on U.S. flights of less than six hours. PETER S. GREENBERG, Greenberg is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Strolling Along the English Channel in Devon VIVIAN RINGER and ROY RINGER, The Ringers are free-lance writers living in Malibu
Iraqis Awake Babylon From Its 2,000-Year Nap GEORGE D. MOFFETT III, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
When a Few Words Are Worth a Single Picture JUDITH MORGAN, Morgan is a free-lance writer living in La Jolla.
New York City Hostel Is Almost Completed LUCY IZON, Izon is a Canadian travel journalist covering youth budget routes.
Nature Supreme in Bay of Islands JOHN HAASE, Haase is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
A Renaissance in Worldwide Expedition Vessels SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH, Slater and Basch are Los Angeles free-lance writers. and
KUALA LUMPUR : NEW DAYS OLD WAYS : A day in the life of Malaysia's capital reveals how the city mixes Western business with Asian customs without turning its back on traditions that are its soul. JENNIFER RODRIGO, Rodrigo is a free-lance writer living in Kuala Lumpur.
Fair Will Feature Indian Foods and Tribal Lore PAUL LASLEY and ELIZABETH HARRYMAN, Lasley and Harryman are Beverly Hills free-lance writer s.
Agency Would Handle Air Travel Complaints : Airlines: Rising fares in California have spurred introduction of legislation that could create another voice for consumers. JACK ADLER, Adler is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Airline Pass Increases Options BILL HUGHES, Hughes is a 30-year veteran travel writer living in Sherman Oaks
Armchair Visits to the Far East and Himalayas BETTY MARTIN, Martin is a former staff member of the Travel Section. Her column on travel videos appears monthly. and
Sharing Memories of a Yokohama Childhood After Making the Journey Home Decades Later KUNIO FRANCIS TANABE, THE WASHINGTON POST
Circling the Shore of Lake Tahoe MICHELE GRIMM and TOM GRIMM, The Grimms are Laguna Beach free-lance writers/photographers.
A New Museum of National Treasures for Peru JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Las Vegas Commodities Are a Good Bet JENNIFER MERIN, Merin is a New York City free-lance writer
Hooked on Floating Fishing Lodge ANITA STEWART, Stewart is a free-lance writer living in Elora, Canada. and
Turkish Town Is Doorway to Past BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY, Beyer and Rabey are Los Angeles travel writers .
BOOKS
The Legend of Jack the Dripper : JACKSON POLLOCK An American Saga by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith (Clarkson N. Potter: $29.95; 944 pp., illustrated) Artelia Court, Court is a free-lance writer.
KILLING THE SECOND DOG by Mark Hlasko translated by Tomasz Mirkowicz (Cane Hill Press: $8.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
THE ROCKETS' RED GLARE When America Goes to War: The Presidents and the People by Richard J. Barnet (Simon & Schuster: $24.95; 496 pp.; Alex Raksin
THE IMAGE OF THE BODY Aspects of the Nude by Michael Gill (Doubleday: $40; 476 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
A Poet on the Prowl : DEVICES AND DESIRES by P.D. James (Alfred A. Knopf: $19.95; 435 pp.) Charles Champlin
PEOPLE OF THE DAWN by Jan Fridegard translated by Robert Bjork (University of Nebraska Press: $8.95) CHARLES SOLOMON
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THE BEAUTIFUL MRS. SEIDENMAN by Andrzej Szczpiorski translated from the Polish by Klara Glowczewska (Grove Press: $18.95; 194 pp.) Elaine Kendall
Memories, Myths and Midrash GEORGE SHANNON, Shannon's recent books include "Sea Gifts" (Godine) and the critical study "Arnold Lobel" (Twayne). and
DARWIN FOR BEGINNERS by Jonathan Miller and Borin Van Loon : EINSTEIN FOR BEGINNERS by Joseph Schwartz and Michael McGuiness (Pantheon: $7.95 each, illustrated) CHARLES SOLOMON
Can You Love a Woman Who Scares You? : HARRY AND CATHERINE A Love Story by Frederick Busch (Alfred A. Knopf: $18.95; 270 pp.) RICHARD EDER
'Fifty-seven Varieties Lower Than a Turkey Buzzard' PETER HAY, Hay is the author of six books; the latest is "Broadway Anecdotes" (Oxford University Press). and
THE BFI COMPANION TO THE WESTERN edited by Edward Buscombe (Atheneum: $50; 432 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
SUNSHINE STATES by Patrick Carr (Doubleday: $19.95; 237 pp.) SONJA BOLLE
CHILDHOOD YEARS A Memoir by Jun'ichiro Tanizaki translated by Paul McCarthy (Kodansha: $6.95, illustrated) CHARLES SOLOMON
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The Standard-Branding of America : SATISFACTION GUARANTEED : The Making of the American Mass Market by Susan Strasser (Pantheon: $24.95; 340 pp.) Jonathan Kirsch, Kirsch is a regular reviewer for The Times.
Subtracting the Additives : APPETITE FOR CHANGE : How the Counterculture Took On the Food Industry, 1966-1988 by Warren J. Belasco (Pantheon: $24.95; 311 pp.; 0-394-54399-8) Charles Bowden, Bowden's most recent book is "Red Line."
A Sea of Sorrow : THE LAST WHALES by Lloyd Abbey (Grove Press: $19.95; 352 pp.; 0-8021-1100-9) Campbell Plowden, Plowden was the whale-campaign coordinator for Greenpeace USA from 1988 to 1989; he has been involved full-time in the "Save the Whales" movement and environmental work since 1977. and
Only in the Americas : EVERY GOOD-BYE AIN'T GONE : Family Portraits and Personal Escapades by Itabari Njeri (Times Books: $17.95; 226 pp.; 0-8129-1805-3) Gail Lumet Buckley, Buckley is author of a family memoir , "The Hornes" (Alfred A. Knopf). She is currently writing a book on the African-American military experience. and
OPINION
Junk Food
Forced Unity Is a Form of Tyranny : South Africa: Black majority rule means the surrender of power--political suicide for the white man. It is totally unacceptable. ANDRIES P. TREURNICHT, Dr. Andries P. Treurnicht is leader of the Conservative Party in South Africa
No Space for Malathion Cowboys : Government: At the local level, officials must listen to the governed. What they are saying in Pasadena is "do something about the spraying." Rick Cole, Rick Cole has served on the Pasadena Board of Directors (city council) for seven years
And If the Sandinistas Win?
New Mercedes in Every Barnyard : Subsidies: The farm dole has made the U.S. less productive and competitive, and a lot of corporate sodbusters richer. James Bovard, James Bovard is the author of "The Farm Fiasco" (ICS Press, 1989) and an analyst with the Competitive Enterprise Institute
Comeuppance for Budget Bullies
NAACP Makes a Housing Point
When Both Parties Agree to a Weakened Washington : Government: The public distrusts big federal programs but wants big solutions to social ills. That contradiction could be the issue of the '90s. Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein is a national political correspondent for The Times
AIDS Tests
Academy Award Nominations
Academy Award Nominations
Smoking: All Clear ( Cough, Cough )
A World Quest for Independence Now Surges Into the Pacific Basin : Island Women Succeed in Thwarting America's Residual Cold War Plans : Palau: Residents have seven times rejected 'free association' with the United States, fearing subjection to unfettered U.S. 'security' demands. JoAnn Wypijewski, JoAnn Wypijewski is managing editor of the Nation
Trade Balance
Moynihan's Plan to Cut Payroll Taxes Finds His Party in a Thicket of Disarray : Politics: Democratic timidity in the face of a golden partisan opportunity makes partisans question the future of the party. Richard E. Cohen, Richard E. Cohen covers Congress for the National Journal
Nicaragua Votes Today, U.S. Agonizes Tomorrow : Policy: Washington is in trouble no matter who wins the Nicaragua presidency. Ending a history of U.S. intervention is the best possible result. Tad Szulc, Tad Szulc is a veteran observer of Central America
Taiwan Is Rich, Productive and Suffers a National Identity Crisis : Chinas: The Beijing regime still represents repression; the Taipei regime still represents a desire for reunification that does not fit reality. Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin , an international fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Business and Management , is also a senior fellow at the Center for the New West in Denver; he recently returned from a trip to Taiwan
Academy Award Nominations
A Moscow Debate Over 'Exorbitant' Military Costs : Glasnost: A Soviet expert on America accuses his country's military leaders of distorting U.S. defense spending to maintain a 'huge war machine.' Georgi Arbatov, Georgi Arbatov, director of the Institute of U.S. and Canadian Studies, a branch of the Soviet Academy of Sciences, is a member of the Soviet Parliament. This article, adapted from the magazine Ogonyok, was translated by the Novosti Press Agency
A Giant Headache for Mother Russia : Soviet Union: An intellectual boost to nationalistic soundings cannot give much comfort to Gorbachev--or others. DMITRI N. SHALIN, Dmitri N. Shalin is a visiting scholar at Harvard University's Russian Research Center
Grass Roots Are No Place for Growth Control : Environment: Bad air, growth and gridlock do not yield to single-issue agencies. California needs regional management authorities. Barbara Keeler, Barbara Keeler is the author of "Energy Alternatives," to be published by Lucent Press in September
CALIFORNIA CLOUT : Pushing Around the Primary Date Could Put the Wrong Contender in the Presidential Ring William Schneider, William Schneider is a contributing editor to Opinion
A Parental Presence Prevents Delinquency : Child Care: A mother or father best develops a child's conscience. Society should subsidize a program to keep one parent in the home. Ed Davis, State Sen. Ed Davis (R-Santa Clarita) was Los Angeles police chief from 1969 to 1978
Shut Out by Historical Amnesia : Latinos: Denied their past, these original Californians have become our political underclass. Rodolfo F. Acuna, Rodolfo F. Acuna is a professor of Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge
A World Quest for Independence Now Surges Into the Pacific Basin : Manihiki Demands Freedom, Then Thinks Better of Belonging : Cook Islands: Sex and secession under control. On Puka Puka, the most severe punishments are publicly announced in church. Tap Pryor, Tap Pryor lives in the Cook Islands, where he is writing a historical novel on Polynesia
Reducing Crime
Academy Award Nominations
Anti-Semitism in Soviet Union
MAGAZINE
DESIGN : He Lives! ROBIN TUCKER
The Winningest Coach in L.A. : Crenshaw's Willie West Keeps Creating Champions --Without Stars, Without Stats, Without Showing Off ERIC SHEPARD, Eric Shepard covered high school sports for the Herald Examiner and now contributes to the sports section of The Times' Valley Edition
THE CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR : Will Dianne Feinstein Play in Pacoima? : San Francisco's Ex-Mayor Finally Ventures South--and Into the Down-and-Dirty World of Big-Time Politics KEITH LOVE, Keith Love is a Times political writer. Dennis Conner, Times research librarian, contributed to this article.
In Defense of Dirt : Code of Ethics? We Don't Need No Stinking Code of Ethics HARRY SHEARER
The Meet of the Matter : How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Spark Plugs JACK SMITH
Cinema Seats
The Long Crusade
FOOD : Pizza for Dessert? ROBIN TUCKER
Dean R. Koontz
FASHION : A New Kind of Custom BARBARA FOLEY
Abortion
World Music
DESIGN : Good Golly, It's the Molly CHLOE ROSS
SPRING BEAUTY REPORT : The Grandes Dames of Beauty GREGG KILDAY, Gregg Kilday is a Los Angeles writer
SPRING BEAUTY REPORT : Muted Makeup : The Bold Facial Colors of the Late '80s Are Giving Way to an Assortment of Gentler Hues PADDY CALISTRO
Open House
Living Color
SPORTS
Say It Ain't So, Joe: Montana Snubs Continue TOM JACKSON, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW : Valley Teams Showing Power, Seeking Big-Game Performers JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS DIVISION V : Christian's Clark Sets Section Mark With 64 Points in Victory
Tony Conigliaro Dies; Beaning Cut Career Short LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Camino Upsets Santa Monica, 81-79 IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Wrestlers Qualify for State Meet by Placing in Masters DENNIS KAISER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skater Kuchiki Overcomes Tears and Fears : Figure skating: Now comes the easy part for young Olympic hopeful, who will compete in World Championships. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' ROUNDUP : Loara Goes Cold Down Stretch and Falls to Ventura, 40-39 HEATHER SMALLEY
GOLF ROUNDUP : Daniel's Par Enough for Victory in Hawaii From Associated Press
Florida Weathers the Storm : Baseball: Lockout has hurt, but not destroyed, the economies of towns that are dependent on revenue from spring training. PETER SCHMUCK, BALTIMORE SUN
Ball Bounces Right for USIU in Victory Over UCSD, 93-91 RICK HAZELTINE
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : 3-AA GIRLS : Brea Wins Big; Estancia Eliminated MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Him, Seeing Is Believing a Third Victory Is Possible MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Teams Do Well Enough : College track: Men, women rack up victories in unspectacular four-school meet. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Canadiens' 61 Shots Pierce Penguins DAN HAFNER
WCC ROUNDUP : Gonzaga Tunes Up With a Victory From Associated Press
Reserves Key 18th Victory for 49ers DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden West Women Win Big, Gain Berth in State Tournament STEVE KRESAL
Names in the News
Fehr Tired of Being Told 'No' : Baseball: Negotiations still hung up over arbitration as lockout enters 11th day. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couples (62) Slays the Course : Golf: He has 10 birdies in record-tying round at Riviera and he shatters the 54-hole tournament mark with a 197. But Morgan and Mediate aren't far behind. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moore Leads Long Beach Women Over San Jose
Girls' Roundup
Caligiuri Fails to Start for U.S.; Places Blame on Soccer Federation RANDY HARVEY
NBA NOTEBOOK : Ellison's Return Appears Imminent DAVID ALDRIDGE, WASHINGTON POST
Brea-Olinda Streaks Past Alemany Into Girls' 3-AA Final MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Get Charitable, Lose : Hockey: After taking a 3-0 lead in the first period, Los Angeles ends up losing, 6-4. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Comes Alive in Time to Shock Fullerton, 94-76 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mexico State Rolls Over San Jose for 16-0 Home Mark From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Suns Earn Last Laugh on Critics DAN HAFNER
UCLA Skid Extended to Five Games : College basketball: Bruins waste seven-point lead in second half and lose at Oregon State, 83-74. It's their worst slump in 42 years. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Bob
Southern Section Basketball Playoffs : 3-a Girls TOM BIRSCHBACH
Harbor Beats College of the Desert, 88-87
Community College Baseball Roundup
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : 3-A GIRLS : Costa Mesa Finds Form, Upsets South Hills, 61-55 DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knicks Could Use Bernard King Now ALLAN GOLDSTEIN, BALTIMORE SUN
Chatsworth Girls Win 2nd City Soccer Title MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moorpark Opens Big Lead, Coasts to Victory BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS : Andrews, UCLA Women Dominate Invitational PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiefs: Will Play Rams in West Germany
COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Golden West Overcomes Its Lack of Depth to Defeat Pasadena, 97-91 STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phoenix Guard Hornacek Proving a Point GARY VOET, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Toros Fall to Riverside in Last Bid for Playoffs, 68-62 PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Throws Lift Hart to 5-A Girls' Final, 56-51 KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Rancho Alamitos Rolls Past San Dimas MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Golf Can't Be as Easy as He Makes It Look JIM MURRAY
Junior College Women's Basketball Playoffs
Football's Turn to Cry : College sports: Coaches bemoan opening of NFL draft to underclassmen, but their peers have vast knowledge, little sympathy. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bille Jean Keeps After Martina to Keep After Reigning Queen MIKE DOWNEY
Washington State Loses 15th in a Row Associated Press
JUNIOR COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Valley Rolls to Fourth State Tournament Bid in Row PAUL OLSON
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Lendl, Becker Meet in Final at Stuttgart From Associated Press
Rough Start Puts Hunter in the Mood for a Title JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lions Use Power of the Press, 117-81 : College basketball: Loyola Marymount uses full-court trap and runs away from Santa Clara. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Wins Game, Not Berth in Tournament JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Can't Get Off Last Shot in 66-65 Defeat MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : 2-AA GIRLS : Four-Minute Run Enough to Do In Santa Margarita CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Steal the U.S. Show, 3-1 : Soccer: Super Summit becomes extravaganza, but estimated crowd of 61,000 at Stanford Stadium is left disappointed. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 14-0 Rebel Run Knocks Down Louisville : UNLV: Cardinals miss their first six shots as Tarkanian's thin squad wins its 10th in a row and completes perfect home season, 91-81. From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Pritchard Returns to Action, and Kansas Is Glad He Did From Times Wire Services
Coronado's Gavaldon Loses to Bollegraf in Semifinals
Fires: First to Lead, and Often to Finish ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
Quiet Ed Stokes Is Making Noise as One of the Pac-10's Prime Freshmen : College basketball: He wasn't even expected to play for Arizona this season. But the former St. Bernard star has cracked the starting lineup. DAVID RAATZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Trachsel, Fullerton Win in Conference Opener STEVE KRESAL
No Late Heroics for Northridge, 6-5 KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Minneapolis Investor Wants to Buy the North Stars JON ROE, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Miller Sparks Titan Women Past UC Irvine
Helping Teens in the Long Run : L.A. Marathon: Continuation school students train for the event to discover long-term motivation. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRACK AND FIELD : Aouita Wins 3,000 in Stockholm Meet From Associated Press
Royal's Hurst Honored by Water Polo Coaches
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / Brian Murphy : Miller Looked Hard; Huskies Looked Better BRIAN MURPHY
Remington Park Pick Six Winner Worth $1,070,482 From Associated Press
This Time, Outside Track the Best Way : Off-road racing: Riverside's Walker Evans, the oldest driver in the race at 51, edges Alpine's Ivan Stewart for first in the Grand National Sport Truck main event. JIM LINDGREN
Bell Wins City Title Amid Controversy : Soccer: For the second year in a row, a semifinal loser is reinstated and claims the championship. MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANITA : Cheval Volant First, Maybe Not Best BOB MIESZERSKI
SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS WRESTLING : Four From County Win Championships KOLLEN LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Torrance Girls Beat Jitters, Then Bishop Montgomery, 75-61 DAVID RAATZ
Anteaters Handle Titans From Start : College basketball: Behind freshman Dylan Rigdon's nine-for-nine shooting, UC Irvine routs Cal State Fullerton, 94-76. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPITAL IDEA : With a Stadium in the Works, Sacramentans Are Striving to Regain Major Legue Status BOB OATES, Times Staff Writer
'At Forward, 6-Feet and Mother of 5 . . .' : Basketball: Susan Helm, 36, sticks with the game at Rancho Santiago. KOLLEN LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Oxnard Knocks Out Mission, 11-5
Things Get Even Worse for Sockers DON PATTERSON
Waves Have a Night to Remember : College basketball: Seniors go out in style in leading Pepperdine to 102-89 victory over San Diego. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Boyd's Charges of Racism Add to Spring Gloom BILL PARRILLO, PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
Trying Times for Illinois' Lou Henson : College basketball: Coach maintains his cool in the face of an NCAA investigation that produces charges of improprieties in the Illini program. JIM LITKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MASTERS WRESTLING : Poway Sends 12 Wrestlers to State Meet LAURA PALMER
CLU's Whitney Selected in 2nd Round of CFL Draft STEVEN HERBERT
GOLF : Even PGA Tour Pros Must Stay in Shape SHAV GLICK
Glendale Calls In Reinforcements to Dispose of Citrus JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Camino Real Easy Winner in City Section Wrestling Finals
All That's Left Now Is the Cat's Meow : Mascots: The old Bengal tiger at LSU has been replaced by a cub. The jaguar at Southern University doesn't show for games anymore. CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's The Pit's as SDSU Loses to New Mexico SCOTT MILLER
PREP WRAPUP / Rob Fernas : Hot Opponent, Coach's Ploy: Either Way, El Segundo Lost ROB FERNAS
Foley Holds His Own at Los Alamitos DON ESCALANTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dylan Has Fullerton Tangled Up in Blue MIKE PENNER
Mr. October Had MVP Efforts Off Field, Too GARR KLUENDER
It's a Different World, but NBA's Imports Make Progress PETER MAY, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Prop. 48 Completes First Course : College athletics: Graduation nears for first class of basketball players impacted by the NCAA's academic statute for freshman eligibility. JIM O'CONNELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PAC-10 SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Evans Keys Stanford to Big Lead Over Cal IAN JAQUISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Promote Swanson to Media Director BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Begin Play Monday THOMAS BONK
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Valhalla Works Overtime, Beats USDHS in Quarterfinal
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Film Pulled After Battle at Drive-In : Violence: The premiere of a movie about Latino gang life is marred by brawl at a Westminster theater that involved up to 100 suspected gang members. JAMES M. GOMEZ and SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Huge Cache of Counterfeit Cassettes, 6 Suspects Seized : Tape piracy: Case could be largest ever in California. Deputies also confiscate $89,000 in cash. LINDA CHONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Wins $1-Million Big Spin SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beaches Still Closed for Repairs : Oil spill: Task force says cleanup could take another week. Public-private task force sets tough new standards that must be met before the public is allowed back in contaminated areas. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
21-Year-Old Shot Dead; Stepfather Is Sought DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noise Pollution
Sea Urchins Were All Children at Whale Festival MICHAEL ASHCRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernson Seeks Annexation of Mountain Parcel : Growth: The councilman says the absorption of 13,000 sparsely populated acres near Chatsworth will be a hedge against unbridled development. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Tough Choices
Mission Beach
Lottery Results
Survey on Malibu Cityhood Attacked as Biased : Partisanship: Supporters of incorporation say the telephone poll raised "bogus issues" in an effort to sway residents. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOS Directors to Seek Permit for New Home CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Sting Captures 50 Despite Publicity
Donahue Plans Oil Spill Show
Cancer Patients Get a Laugh and Boost in Hospital Program From Associated Press
Notes about your surroundings.
Wetlands Zoning 1st Step
National City, Bent on Tourist Dollar, Balks at Dock Plan : Development: Site that Port District has ticketed for unloading of imported cars is coveted by the city for hotels. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chula Vista
Pacific Symphony Expected to Name New Conductor Monday From a Times staff writer
'No' on Curtis Recall
Lotto's Machine Operator Goofed
Need for Airport
Paper Recycling in Newport Beach
An Early Campaign of Curtis Recalled
Cutting Dependency on Defense Dollars
Morning Meetings of County School Board
Capistrano Schools and Censorship
Roles of Agriculture, Politics in Medfly Issue
Proposals for Building New Bullet Train
Proposals for Building New Bullet Train
An Early Campaign of Curtis Recalled
Off the Record
Legalize Drugs
Offended by Photo
A Deer Costume in Laguna Canyon
Plan to Ease San Pedro Building Regulations Will Be Aired Monday CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Response to Editorial on Gun Control
Beach Weather
Housing Density and Beach Cities
'I like to support people in their decision to change and create health for themselves' Caroline Lemke, Times staff writer
Car Fire Scorches Costa Mesa Home : Blaze: The trouble began when owner turned ignition in vehicle she hoped to sell and it burst into flames. Damage is estimated at $150,000. SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Response to Editorial on Gun Control
Camp Trains Firefighters for Hot-and-Heavy Rescues JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote on Mobil's Use of Chemical Draws Widespread Interest : Torrance: The March 6 ballot measure to stop Mobil from using hydrofluoric acid has sparked state and national attention. GEORGE STEIN and JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shipping in L.A. Harbor Resumes Day After Scare RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Since Gill Net Bill Got Hook, Author Angles for Initiative : Lawmaking: Colleagues say Assemblywoman Doris Allen has gone overboard in battling for ban. The Cypress Republican doesn't take the bait; she's casting her line to state voters instead. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Offers Plan to Change Driving Habits : Commute: Sandag would rely on voluntary cooperation from business and needs the approval of the county's 18 city councils and the county Board of Supervisors. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roles of Agriculture, Politics in Medfly Issue
Public Relations Blitz Staged for the Ritz : Development: At dinner meetings, representatives try to persuade Rancho Palos Verdes residents to back Barry Hon's Ritz Carlton development. TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work Furlough
Concert series returns chamber music to its roots--a private residence. Gerald Faris
Angry, Noisy Crowd Sounds Off on DWP Plan to Cover Reservoirs JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Rally Against Freeway Overpass in Calabasas PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assessing Blame in Oil Spill Along Coast
Bereaved Sometimes Conclude Interviews With Heartfelt 'Thank You' MATT LAIT
Vacant Lot Filled With Hope for 3 Families CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheer for Students: 'Write On!'
Tien's Resignation as UCI Vice Chancellor
Robber Takes $1,200 at Beach Blvd. Bank
Nursing Profession in Need of Transfusion : Health care: The shortage of RNs is so acute that hospitals have had to close wards or detour patients to other facilities. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Funds Hurts Coastal Panel, Analyst Says : Budget: The Legislature is told that a shortage of money and personnel is hurting the Coastal Commission's ability to protect the coastline. MARK GLADSTONE and RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Watchers Try Polishing Up Tainted 'Jewel of San Diego' : Environment: A group called Baywatchers works to inform residents and businesses on how to help clean up pollution in San Diego Bay. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roads Scholars : Transportation: The judgments of traffic engineers can affect backups on major streets, the safety of intersections and the profits of business people. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Demand Coast Protection : Protest: Environmentalists and politicians urge legislation to avoid another disaster. LUZ VILLARREAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Extent of Family Violence and Reluctance to Report It
2 Women Walking on Sidewalk Hit and Killed by Car LUZ VILLARREAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Lawyer Raps Prosecution ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Student Pleads Not Guilty to Charge of Stealing Written Exams DANICA KIRKA
The Gentle Persuader : UCSD Thrives Under Chancellor's Steady Focus DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mock Crash Drill Features Real Conflict : Preparedness: Burbank Airport officials test an emergency-response plan. Dealing with the press is a primary concern. ELLEN YAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Screenings Called Success in Detection of Melanoma KAREN KLINGER, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Commentary : To Aid Homeless, O.C. Should Check Into San Diego Hotel Program JUDITH LENTHALL, Judith Lenthall is president of the Coalition for the Homeless for the Building Industry Assn . of Southern California. and
Rescuer of Hawthorne Pit Bull Victim Steps Forward HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children of Privilege Teaching the Lesson for a Change DIANNE KLEIN
Muslim Group Protests at Sheriff 's Department : Grievance: Group not linked to Farrakhan is angry over shooting by deputy. Members want a federal probe of black's death. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : More Doesn't Necessarily Mean Better : Environmentalism: The concept has gained acceptance, but the resulting bureaucracy has found more and better ways to mask inaction. CHRIS CROTTY, Chris Crotty is chief of staff for San Diego City Councilwoman Linda Bernhardt. He formerly worked for state Sen. Lucy Killea (D-San Diego) and the Environmental Protection Agency
Times Staffers Win 54 Awards in Press Club Competition
Technology in School Is Music to Their Ears DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Panel Nears Crossroads Over East-West Rail Plan JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roles of Agriculture, Politics in Medfly Issue
ENTERTAINMENT
Photography's Post-Birthday Bash : The Museum of Modern Art weighs in with what may be the final word on the sesquicentennial celebration SUZANNE MUCHNIC
A Play Pregnant With Meaning JANICE ARKATOV
Underground Scene Stages a Comeback : With their once-a-week clubs, independent young promoters finally give O.C.'s up-and-coming rockers a place to go for starters MIKE BOEHM
East Berliners Love Their Rock 'n' Roll PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
The Rich Get Richer Jeff Kaye \f7
The Metal Curtain: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
*** ROB BASE "The Incredible Base" Profile DUFF MARLOWE, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
* 1/2 M.C. HAMMER "Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em" Capitol JONATHAN GOLD, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
Toxic Strategy
It's a Documentary
It's a Documentary
Arts Fest Cheers Tucson in Winter : 150,000 expected at events that bring established artists and emerging ones to a $1.2-million celebration JOHN HENKEN
When Ordering Wine in the Dark DAN BERGER
Cole's Latino Appeal
Oscar Snub
Channel 9: Seed for a Network? : Disney hints it will buy a number of stations--if the price is right STEVE WEINSTEIN
On The Town: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
** 1/2 KAOMA "World Beat" Epic DON SNOWDEN, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
Beach Eating : When the sea breeze stimulates your appetite. Kathie Jenkins \f7
It's a Documentary
Couple Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Victory Theatre : From humble beginnings, this Burbank playhouse has become a haven for playwrights JANICE ARKATOV
Hard to Figure Pat H. Broeske \f7
Lean Times for Foreign Language Films : A window on a world less ordinary than our own is in danger of closing; it's up to filmgoers to keep it open SHEILA BENSON
St. Mark's Tries to Please the Ear and the Palate : THE MUSIC : Catering to the Casual Diner and the Aficionado ZAN STEWART
Disney's Television Quest : Network prime-time success still eludes the giant that's enjoyed movie hits and profits at its theme parks JEFF KAYE
Restaurant Review : Mere et Pere Cooking Goes Down Well at Bev Center's La Rotisserie CHARLES PERRY
*** 1/2 MIDNIGHT OIL "Blue Sky Mining" Columbia CHRIS WILLMAN, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
Frohnmayer Plans a Good-News Blitz : The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts is collecting funding 'success stories' in a bid for congressional renewal ALLAN PARACHINI
After Record Deal, Lucinda Williams Reminds Herself Discipline's Necessary MICHAEL ARKUSH
Heart Attack: PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A Subsidy Plan for TV's Farm Team--the Stage : 'Wonder Years' dad Dan Lauria got $100,000 from a television production company to put on four plays. He hopes studio executives will tap them for new TV shows, movies, actors and directors. MICHAEL ARKUSH
Burton's Sexuality
St. Mark's Tries to Please the Ear and the Palate : THE FOOD : Nice Location; Nice Mix; Nice Chefs--Nice Try RUTH REICHL
1000 Wilshire: An Open-and-Shut Case COLMAN ANDREWS
Writing His Own Ticket : Michael Sargent, 21, is author-director of 'I Hate!' and hailed as a new force in theater ROBERT KOEHLER
It's a Small World Stacy Jenel Smith \f7
*** OINGO BOINGO "Dark at the End of the Tunnel" MCA Chris Willman, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
Don Grusin Synthesizes a Career on the Keyboard DON HECKMAN
Four Women Turn Up "Fires Within" : Writer, producers and director bring to the screen a story of anti-Castro ferment in Miami's Little Havana SEAN MITCHELL
Films now going into production: David Pecchia \f7
Disney's Television Gamble : Locally, the company's KCAL is armed with high tech and Jerry Dunphy--but can it find an audience for three hours of prime-time news? STEVE WEINSTEIN
What's Sparkling on the London Stage : Despite some theaters' financial woes, business is brisk in the West End where 'Miss Saigon' is packing them in SYLVIE DRAKE
Nobody's Laughing at Tommy Motolla Anymore : His boss gambled, the gossips whispered but two years later, CBS' president has pulled the troubled company out of its 1988 tailspin ROBERT HILBURN
USC's Mall Gallery to Close Up Shop SHAUNA SNOW
Women TV Writers: For Some, the Door to Adventure Is Shut
Bacon's Staying Power
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