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What happened on May 15, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
REVIEW : Poway Center Earns Pop Kudos : But Fails With Symphony By Kenneth Herman
MUSIC REVIEW : Baroque Splendor Fails to Shine Reliably in La Jolla Program By Kenneth Herman
Mayor Bradley's Proposal for Mandatory Water Rationing
STAGE REVIEW : La Jolla Offers an 'Orchard' Worthy of the Master By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Alan Parker's Sentimental 'Paradise' a Hit in Cannes : Festival: After 'Mississippi Burning,' the English director softens his approach in dealing with the U.S. internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. By Jack Mathews, TIMES FILM EDITOR
NEA Advisers Nix Grants After Mapplethorpe : Arts: $80,000 for a university institute is threatened due to the photo controversy. And the National Council on the Arts defers a decision on theater aid. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Mortimer Develops a Case of Love of Country : Writing: Former barrister wages a fight for slow growth in Britain with his satirical novel 'Titmuss Regained.' By Charles Champlin, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Slow Ticket Sales Threaten 'Aida' at Coliseum By Barbara Isenberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jeanine Kabrich has joined Orange County Newswatch on... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Dancer Leanne Vecchione, a freshman at Chapman College in... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
O.C. Philharmonic Society Votes to Accept NEA Grant By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Verdict on Hostage Issue
Jury Verdict on Hostage Issue
SHORT TAKES : Madonna's 'Just Another Girl' From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Yale Names Resident Writer From Times Wire Services
Clay's Name on Billboard Spells Mud for Feminists From Times Wire Services
Zsa Zsa Squirms on the Hot Seat but Returns Fire at Friars Roast From Times Wire Services
Garagiola, Daniels Hired in Attempt to Revive 'Today' From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : All-Star Cast of Artists Comes to Defense of Arts Endowment From Times Wire Services
CBS Wins Its First Ratings Race Since '88 From Times Wire Services
ART REVIEW : 'Televised Texts': A New Wave From Holzer By Christopher Knight, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The South Coast Symphony Youth Orchestra will tour Canada... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
The public is invited to participate in crowd scenes for... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Tv & Video By Greg Braxton
COMEDY REVIEW : Crazies' Sting Lacks Venom, Shows Promise By Mark Chalon Smith
JAZZ REVIEW : Veteran Artist Anita O'Day Proves She Can Still Run With the Best of 'Em By Bill Kohlhaase
Music Reviews : Ian Hobson Plays Clementi, et al., in Pasadena By Daniel Cariaga
Music Reviews : Chamber Music Festival Opens By John Henken
Tv & Video By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Sold Out Compiled by Kenneth Williams
People Watch By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE : 'Woman,' 'Daisy' Pass $100-Million Mark By Pat H. Broeske, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Art By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Greg Braxton, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Dance Reviews : Jenkins Company Offers Revelation at CSLA By Shelley Baumsten Wagers
Dance Reviews : Glorious Wiltern Finale for Alvin Ailey Company By Cathy Curtis
Dance Reviews : Martin Out of Character as 'Bad-Boy' in 'Illuminations' By Lewis Segal
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Honeymoon': Weak Humor in a Stale Plot By Running Time: 1 Hour, 38 Minutes. and Kevin Thomas and 'Honeymoon Academy' and Mpaa-rated: Pg-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned; Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13). and A Triumph Release Of A Trans World Entertainment Presentation Of A Fidelity Films/Paul Maslansky Production. Executive Producers Maslansky, Eric Ellenbogen. Producer Tony Anthony. Director Gene Quintano. Screenplay Quintano, Jerry Lazarus; From A Story By Quintano. Camera John Cabrera. Music Robert Folk. Costumes Florence B. Kemper, Veronica Toledo. Film Editor Hubert De La Bouillerie. With Kim Cattrall, Robert Hays, Leigh Taylor-young, Charles Rocket, Lance Kinsey, Doris Roberts, Gordon Jump, Christopher Lee, Jonathan Banks.
ART REVIEWS : 'nonrePRESENTATION': It's Enough to Make You unEASY By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Sends Up Heavy Hitters for Sunday Lineup
TV REVIEW : 'Bensonhurst': Chronicle of Politics of Racism Today By Robert Koehler
NEWS
Bugged by Water Issue
600 Positions Cut by L.A. Schools in Bid for Balanced Budget : Education: $33.3-million trim is first batch of cost reductions. Another $57 million must be slashed by June 30. : 600 Positions Cut by L.A. School Trustees : Education: $33.3-million trim is first batch of cost reductions aimed at balancing 1990-91 budget. Another $57 million must be slashed by June 30. By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Dropout Rate Dips at San Diego County High Schools - Education: But the picture remains complex. State data only covers 10th through 12th grades. San Diego schools have found that many dropouts leave before 9th grade. By David Smollar, DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worst Fire Season in Decades Seen By Eric Malnic and Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Deal for Silberman Associate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : ANAHEIM : Shot Misses Freeway Driver From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : STANFORD : New Director for Think Tank From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Accused in Death of Boy, 14 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cocaine Cases at Emergency Rooms Fall 22% By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Rebuffs 2 Republics : Secession: Declarations of independence by Estonia and Latvia are ruled illegal. Action opens the way for sanctions. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
80,000 March in Paris to Protest Anti-Semitic Acts By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Cancels U.S. Deal for Modernizing F-8 Jet : Military: Shelving the $550-million program signals an important break in the two nations' strategic ties. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Is Urged to Uphold Ban on Flag Burning By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Upholding the Law in New Ways : Fighting crime will require more than building prisons but will cost taxpayers, experts say. Voters can consider two measures on the June ballot. By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Will Visit California, Officials Say By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Possible Defect Grounds Navy, Marine Copters By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Federal Judges Express Doubts on Harris' Appeal By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's High School Dropout Rate Falls to 20.4% : Education: The decline continues a trend. School chief Honig credits campuses that 'got organized' to combat the problem. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Van de Kamp Tries to Capitalize on Feinstein Comments : Debate: Attorney general stresses discussion of abortion rights and government benefits on day after little-watched televised confrontation. By George Skelton, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Worst Fire Season in Decades Seen By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Risky, This Debate Business By Robert A. Jones
Lawmakers Assail Export Proposal for Onshore Oil By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Ideas Add Up but Don't Amount to Very Much By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chamorro Government Outlaws Strike, Setting Up Showdown With Sandinistas : Nicaragua: Public employees are warned to be back on the job today or face dismissal. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS / ECHO OF '88 : Robertson Moves to Fill Christian Right Vacuum : His new grass-roots coalition starts with a donor base of 1.8 million households from his presidential campaign. By Russell Chandler, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
LAW / THE FLAG : Burning Passions of the Day Becalmed in House of Reason By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebanese Women Urge Release of Relatives From Israeli Prisons \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Love-Hate Relationship a Hurdle at Bases Talks : Philippines: Arguments over history, pride and money strain military alliance with the U.S. Outside negotiations, protesters battle police. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel to Reopen 6 Universities in West Bank and Gaza Strip From Associated Press
Iran Settles 2,795 Small U.S. Claims \o7 The Washington Post\f7
Conventional Arms Talks Lose Momentum of 1989 : Diplomacy: Soviets may be rethinking their position in the wake of the dramatic changes in Europe. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bootleg Liquor Kills 11 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Yeltsin Will Seek Presidency of Russian Republic From Associated Press
Kohl Says the 2 Germanys Could Become One Power by End of Year : Reunification: He no longer rules out a joint election Dec. 2, the date for the vote in the West. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repairman Loses Life to Crocodile \o7 Reuters\f7
Another Suspect Arrested in Israel \o7 Reuters\f7
Star Mix-Up Snags Telescope Focusing From United Press International
4 Killed in Attack on High-Stakes Texas Dice Game From Associated Press
Greyhound Held Unfair to Drivers \o7 Associated Press\f7
White House Eases Off Threat to Veto Major Civil Rights Bill By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Force Suspected Drug Planes to Land Expected : Narcotics: White House to ask Congress for power short of 'shooting the bad guys down.' A private pilots' group expresses 'grave concern.' By Douglas Jehl and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Budget Summit Approached With Caution : Deficit: The President and Congress are trying to dodge the political fallout of Gramm-Rudman cuts. Both sides are suspicious. By Tom Redburn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Dept.'s Staff Shaken Up by Thornburgh By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tensions Put Pressure on Dinkins to Live Up to Campaign Image : Racial relations: The mayor was expected to ease hostilities in multi-ethnic New York. But critics point to recent incidents of violence. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / ATTORNEY GENERAL : Absent Reiner Hit as Lungren, Smith Spar By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage Actor Seales Dies of AIDS at 37 By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Killed in Navy Helicopter Crash \o7 Associated Press\f7
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : Garamendi Objects to Format; Debate Canceled By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.F. Chinatown Shootings May Be Tied to Gang By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Population to Grow by 1 Billion in 1990s, U.N. Says From Times Wire Services
Gunman Misses Man in 3rd Freeway Shooting This Month
New Director Is Named for Hoover Institution By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
18th Drunken Driving Arrest Nets Prison Term \o7 Associated Press\f7
THAT'S THE WAY IT IS: When Soviet President Mikhail S... By David Reyes and Jim Newton
Possible Defect Grounds Navy, Marine Copters By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TURBULENCE: Fed up with delays at the new John Wayne... By Jim Newton and David Reyes
High School Dropout Rate Down in O.C. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGN OF TIMES: As the county grows, so grow its phone... By Jim Newton and David Reyes
HELLO, DOLLY: Executives at Curiosity, a new toy company... By David Reyes and Jim Newton
Court Urged to Uphold Flag-Burning Ban : Law: Bush Administration attorneys called upon the Supreme Court to protect the flag as a national symbol "special to us as a people" and reverse its ruling of last year. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turkish Jet Pilot Killed \o7 United Press International\f7
Ferry Sinks, 24 Drown \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mobs Storm Baltic Capitols : Pro-Soviet Protesters Demonstrate From Associated Press
LOCAL : Gas Leak Forces Evacuation of Orange County Juvenile Court From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Buckey Offered Plea Bargain, Angry Defense Attorney Claims From Times Wire Services
2 Shot to Death in Dorm in Montana; Student Held From Associated Press
DeKlerk Bush Visit Before Mandela's Called 'a Slap' From Associated Press
LOCAL : Man Dies in Lancaster Crash From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Strike Paralyzes New Chamorro Government From Associated Press
NATION : Talks on Budget Deficit Begin From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Here's Johnny for His 29th Year From Times Wire Services
NATION : Justice Dept. Drug Tests Voided From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Baker Tackles Summit Obstacles From Times Wire Services
NATION : Bailiff, Accused Shot in Struggle From Times Wire Services
NATION : Bushes' $26,839 in Gifts Range From Evening Bags to Golf Tips From Times Wire Services
AIDS Rumor Stings Small-Town Florist : Health: Business is off 80% and the man is being shunned and threatened, despite publicly posting his clean bill of health. From Associated Press
NATION : Rehnquist Raps Appeal System From Times Wire Services
Presidential Panel Recommends Retaliation Against Air Terrorists From Times Wire Services
Japan Premier to Apologize for War Acts From Associated Press
5 Abortion Foes Arrested at Ga. Clinic : Protest: The Operation Rescue activists had chained themselves together in the facility in violation of a court order. From Associated Press
Police Gas Jewish Settlers Raiding Arabs From Reuters
NATION : Barry Pleads Innocent Again From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Iraq Demands Compensation From Times Wire Services
Rage & Outrage : Jimmy Breslin's Racist, Newsroom Pique Provokes a Nationwide Furor By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Odds Are Good Gambling May Be Teen Vice of '90s By Laurel Shaper Walters, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Reducing High Blood Pressure : Health: Group seeks backing of government and industry in preventing and treating hypertension. It afflicts twice as many blacks as whites. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Fast-Track Democracy : Pollster, Delegation Give Soviet Reformists a Quick Course in U.S. Multiparty System By Elizabeth Venant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Education Is Part of Preventive Policy on Gambling
Test Gauges Skills of Oregon's Work Force : Literacy: A new state agency is working to find ways to make residents more competitive in the job market. From Times Wire Services
On 6th Day of School, Kids Learn the Old-Fashioned Way : Classes: Thousands of youngsters spend half-days on Saturdays learning the customs of countries that their families left behind. By Michael Szymanski, \o7 Szymanski is a Los Angeles free-lance writer\f7
Architect Wants Others to See the Field as Art : Education: Eugene Ray, who teaches at San Diego State University, stresses the need for creativity. By Dirk Sutro
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Turner a Feminist, Risk-Taker From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Jones Falls in Love With Alaska From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Pauley Set for Newsmagazine From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mandela Memoir Rights Bought From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Daughter Takes King's Pulpit From Times Wire Services
Trumped: Casino owner Bob Stupak has challenged... Compiled by Bettijane Levine
BOOK REVIEW : A Special Text Presents Math as an Art Form : JOURNEY THROUGH GENIUS: THE GREAT THEOREMS OF MATHEMATICS\o7 by William Dunham\f7 John Wiley & Sons $19.95, 300 pages By Lee Dembart
Hospitals Are Paying More Attention to Patients' Complaints By Kathleen Doheny
DUBLIN : Talks on Mideast Hostages
RIO DE JANEIRO : Cocaine Conference in Brazil
MOSCOW : Baker's Summit Spadework
Profile : Cuba's 'First Lady'--Her Power Is Real : Born in privilege, Vilma Espin fought for Fidel Castro in the mountains, then married his brother. Today, this woman of contradictions is one of the island's political elite. By Don A. Schanche, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Are Arabs Ready for Democracy? : Rigid regimes still dot the landscape. But from Morocco to the Arabian Peninsula, one can hear the faint echo of Eastern Europe. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUCHAREST : A Milestone Vote in Romania
Insider : Missile Minuet: Changing the Tune on Arms Control : To ban or not to ban? The answer may owe less to facts and figures than to politics and personalities. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : SEX! SCANDAL! TRIVIA! : Is this news? To Britons it is. Read all about it in the London tabloids, those feisty, irreverent purveyors of sin, society, sob stories--and occasionally even news. To millions of daily readers all over England, the mixture is irresistible. By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Market Newsletter : 'Fortress Europe': The Fear Fades : Looking ahead to 1992, Europeans have spun out reams of rules to define the unified market. And despite some nagging concerns, the U.S. is less nervous about access and protectionism. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : The Mom-Pop Shop--and the Trade Fracas : Japan protects its neighborhood stores against the giants, and Americans cry foul. But in little Shingu, where marketing is a family affair, it's hard to identify the villains. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America From Abroad : Colombians: We Won't Be Scapegoats : Chafing under the stigma of 'narco-terrorism,' they accuse Americans of creating the demand for drugs. And when it comes to enforcement, they say, Washington is all talk. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : A First for Communism: Preparing a Dynastic Succession : The tea leaves say Kim Il Sung, longtime dictator of North Korea, may be ready to hand over power to his son. The tea leaves do not say whether it would make any difference. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : Polluted Mediterranean Starting to Scrub Down : It's too early for cheering. But the nations ringing Homer's wine-dark sea are trying to stop dumping and start nurturing. And the sea, it seems, is forgiving. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Economic Indicators : UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
BUSINESS
Paging-Firm Head Used to Enjoy the Spotlight : Securities: Now Ahmad Bayaa, president of Southland Communications Inc., is getting media attention, but not for happy reasons. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PUC Judge Proposes Pay Phone Rules: An administrative law...
Inventories Steady, Sales Rise in March From Associated Press
Graduates Urged to Consider Manufacturing Jobs: Sony Corp...
Nevada Casino to Buy Half of Out-State Track United Press International
Michigan to Oppose Pension Boosts at GM Reuters
Ruling Will Cost Consumers, Independent Dealers Claim By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moody's Lowers McDonnell's Senior Debt Rating By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Unit Faces 3-Year Contracts Bar : Aerospace: The government is reacting to Hughes' guilty pleas to trafficking Pentagon documents. It would be one of the most serious penalties ever against a defense contractor. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price Waterhouse Ordered to Make Woman a Partner By Albert B. Crenshaw, THE WASHINGTON POST
Price Cutting to Widen Market Share Is Upheld : Antitrust: The Supreme Court says small rivals can't sue simply because they were hurt by Arco's plan to lower its prices and increase share. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Surges 19.95 to Record-High 2,821.53 By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Could Hamper Maxxam Refinancing: A Humboldt... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hachette Puts Woman's Day Up For Sale: Hachette SA's U.S... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Security Pacific Gets Failed S&L's Deposits: Security... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Salomon Bros. said it was selected by the Gannett... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soviets Likely to Gain GATT Observer Status From Reuters
Jacobs Wins Two Ciba-Geigy Contracts: Jacobs Engineering... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Treasury Bill Rates Fall: The Treasury sold $8.4 billion... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fired Exxon Manager Charges Kickbacks: Bill Alexander of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chrysler Expected to Build Viper Sports Car: Chrysler... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Firm Cheerful Over Tearful Doll : Toys: A Newport Beach company believes that its computerized product will ride a wave of renewed interest in traditional playthings for girls. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paging Firm's Stock Spurt Called a Scam By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA Stock Paid to Geffen Worth Less Than Reported By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girard Has Ally in Battle for Pic 'N' Save : Takeovers: Former company executive Bill Thomas has joined the investment group in its effort to control the firm and oust its chief. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playboy Dressing Up Its Stock: Playboy Enterprises will... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S&P Downgrades Rating on Wells Fargo Debt : Banking: The move is a blow to California banks' efforts to counter fears that their real estate portfolios are vulnerable. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit May Help Workers Overseas By Harry Bernstein
Two Computer Software Firms Plan to Merge : High-tech: Symantec and Peter Norton Computing will make 'utility' programs for personal computers. From a Times Staff Writer
PEOPLE : Philips Rebounds After Van der Klugt Resignation
Verit Industries' Bid for Iroquois Brands Fails : Takeovers: The president's criminal convictions are complicating acquisition attempts. It's the second failed effort in a month. By Tom Furlong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advertising Message Often Lost in the Medium, Researchers Say By Bruce Horovitz
2 Testify in Business Week Insider Trial : Securities: A printer and his broker said they were unaware that trading on tips gleaned from advance copies of the magazine was illegal. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidder May Lay Off 560 Workers, Journal Reports United Press International
President of HomeClub Steps Down By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY : Interactive Data Creates Translation Software Program Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Science / Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
2 Insider-Trading Defendants Take the Stand : Trial: A stockbroker and a printing company employee in one of the cases involving advance information from Business Week testify that they did not think their actions were illegal. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lively Babe : Backers Hope Laughing-Crying Doll Will Grow Into a Mega-Hit By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, the Spotlight Is Uncomfortably Hot : Lawsuit: Ahmad N. Bayaa would not comment on the SEC suit filed against him. Although his company is in trouble, Bayaa is considered a shrewd businessman. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Aircraft Wins $77-Million Iceland Pact : Air dsefense: The 66-month contract will enable the company to generate a new generation of technology and maintain its leading position. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Toxic-Waste Suit Settled From United Press International
O.C.'s Taxable Sales Rank Second in State
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Shelves GATT Tariff Query From Times Wire Services
Oregon Firm Buys Salad Host By Cristina Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlantic City Casino Reports Its Losses Are Lower Reuters
Dow Pauses, Inches Up .92 as Broader Market Drops From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : AT&T Extends Early Retirement Plan to 15,500 Union Workers From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Taiwan Dollar Drops Record 4% From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : New Work Dispute Hits Hyundai From Times Wire Services
Industrial Output Plunges .4% in April : Economy: Automobile production, which was off 14% for the month, is blamed for sharp decline. From United Press International
P.M. BRIEFING : Chrysler Plans Corvette Rival From Times Wire Services
NLRB to File Charge Against Greyhound From United Press International
Carter Hawley Hale Stores Inc., Los Angeles, has named...
Tokyo Papers Run Pickens' Ad Blasting Auto Firms From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Poland Orders 5 Boeing Airliners From Times Wire Services
Beijing Official Sees Damage if U.S. Ends 'Most-Favored' Role United Press International
The president and chief executive of the Student Loan...
CREDIT : Bond Price Rise Extends Last Week's Big Run-Up From Times Wire Services
Incomnet Profit Down 67% for Quarter
S.D.-Tucson Air Link Takes Off By Gene Yasuda, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pinkerton's Reports Quarterly Net Income Up, Revenue Down
St. Ives Blames Decline on Repackaging
Metromedia's John Kluge Boosts His Share of Image Entertainment
Effects Look Better on Screen Than Balance Sheet : Simi Valley: Although Dream Quest Images won an Oscar for its optical wizardry in 'The Abyss,' the company actually lost money on the project. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Still Bet on Benton to Strike It Big in Oil or Gas : Exploration: Despite low production so far, patient shareholders of the Ventura company are banking on the impressive track record of its staff. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dick Clark Net Income Gains 7%
American Restaurants Profit Climbs 41%
Trio-Tech Posts Loss for Third Quarter
Klein Estate To Distribute Holdings
Charter Pacific Bank Income Up 72%
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Defendant Says He Quit Gang a Year Before Fatal Shooting By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Case Figure Pleads Guilty : Plea bargain: Deal paves way for banker to testify in money-laundering trial of San Diego businessman. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expanded Role Sought at INS Checkpoints By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Schools to Lay Off 5 of 10 Nurses By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Chosen Few Gaze at Beginning of a Decent Habitat By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Counselor Motivates Potential Dropout By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop to Cut More Newbury Park Jobs : Defense: 'Streamlining' is planned throughout the firm, which lost $63.5 million in 1989, officials say. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Bulls : Rowdyism: The border city of Tecate ends its annual running of the bulls, which often resulted in outbreaks of drunken rowdyism by the throngs attracted to the event. By Yolanda Rodriguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Defendant Labeled a Menace and Jailed by Judge By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE CASITAS : Water Customers to Pay About 8% More By Thia Bell
2 Charged in Boy's Death by Drinking : Alcohol: The Thousand Oaks brothers face involuntary manslaughter counts. They are accused of daring Leland Scovis, 14, to chug whiskey. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : 7 Stowaways Caught Trying to Enter U.S. By Gary Gorman
VENTURA : Council OKs Plans for Federal Funds By Santiago O'Donnell
Countywide : Officials Try to Ease Septic Tank Limits By Kim Kash
Countywide : Fire Crews Increased for the Dry Season By Carol Watson
PORT HUENEME : Council Hands Port Decision to LAFCO By Russ Charvonia
VENTURA : Preservation Work on Ruins Under Way By Carol Weinstock
CAMPAIGN WATCH : Rating the Debate
MOORPARK : Pruner Ambulance Opens New Station By Psyche Pascual
San Diego
San Diego
National City
San Marcos
Jury Gets Case of Officers Accused of Abducting, Robbing Transients By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Teen-Agers Held in Bombing of Car By Carol Watson
San Diego
SIMI VALLEY : Pupils Learn to Cope After Fire at School By Peggy Y. Lee
Chula Vista
Woman Quits Annapolis Over 'Assault' From Staff and Wire Services
Council Delays Water-Limit Vote By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commission OKs Scaled-Back Plan for Santa Clarita : Growth: The panel's action upholds a county policy to limit the maximum population in the valley to 270,000 by the year 2010. By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commencement 1990 Compiled by Times Researcher Michael Meyers
Judge Baird Named by Bush to Fill U.S. Attorney Post : Justice: Conservative Democrat was recommended for position by gubernatorial candidate Pete Wilson. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lawn Arm of the Law : Conservation: 'Drought Busters' reach out and cite anyone who is caught wasting water in violation of the city ordinance. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Model Citizen Seized as One of 10 Most Wanted in Maryland By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Orders Skid Row Hotel to Be Evacuated By Penelope Mcmillan and John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Officers Cited for Too Few Parking Tickets By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1 Million OKd for Family of Man Slain by Deputies
Yaroslavsky Rebukes CRA for Loan to Club
County Panel OKs Plan to Sharply Reduce Growth
3 Men Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Malathion Spraying
El Segundo, Paralyzed Man Settle Suit for $3.5 Million By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing for Menendez Brothers Postponed
County, Gay-Led Coalition Begin Talks on HIV Clinic By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Honored as Among U.S. Best By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easy Targets for an Earthquake : Passage of Prop. 122 Would Get State Buildings Into Better Shape
Giving People a Real Home : Nehemiah Comes Before the Los Angeles City Council
Face the Truth: Tame the Debt : Washington Seeks to Subdue Partisanship
Love in the Light By Al Martinez
Salvadoran Foot-Dragging Wears Out the Welcome Mat on Capitol Hill : El Salvador: U.S. support of the civil war has slipped from steadfast to debatable in six short months. What changed Congress' mind? By Kenneth E. Sharpe, \o7 Kenneth E. Sharpe is a professor of political science at Swarthmore College and co-author of "Confronting Revolution: Security Through Diplomacy in Central America "(Pantheon, 1986). \f7
Decline in Dropout Rate Credited to 4-Year Effort : State report: Oxnard improves dramatically, but in Ventura the number of students who quit reportedly doubled. By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Project Told to Suspend Results of Housing Lottery By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commuter Train Getting on Track By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Commissioner Asked to Resign After Drug Arrest By Jim Carlton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown's Wife Tells of Their Earlier Affair By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bicycle Fatalities Increasing : Traffic: The death of a 66-year-old cyclist Saturday points up the danger that riders face on Orange County's crowded roadways. By Eric Bailey and Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Home Cleared of Abuse Charge : Inquiry: Authorities find no evidence to support a woman's allegations that an Orangewood counselor mistreated children. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Population Exceeds 50,000, Mayor Says
TUSTIN : Tentative Contract Calls for 9.4% Raise By Shannon Sands
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Teachers, District Reach Agreement By Wendy Paulson
SANTA ANA : Malathion Foe Shifts to Yudelson Camp By Dave Lesher
MISSION VIEJO : Company Finds an Ally in Former Foe By Frank Messina
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Ruling Backs District in School Closure By Erik Hamilton
EL TORO : Church, Developer Agree to Land Swap By George Frank
LAGUNA BEACH : Council OKs Park at Top of the World By Leslie Earnest
Countywide : Tooth Fairies Give Mr. Plaque Brushoff By Lanie Jones
ANAHEIM : Gunman Misses Freeway Driver By Matt Lait and Tom Mcqueeney
COSTA MESA : Judge Dismisses Suit Over Daywork Law
SEAL BEACH : Mola Says It Needs City OK by June 1 By Michelle Nicolosi
NEWPORT BEACH : Doctor Could Get 10 Years in Molestation By Thuan Le
Countywide : Male Activist Sues Weight-Loss Salons By Catherine Gewertz
Countywide : High Court Delays Krishna Case Ruling By Jerry Hicks
ANAHEIM : Fertilizer's Future in Cleanup Is Debated By Lisa Mascaro
And now for the view from Central California: "There is... By Steve Harvey
Both Actress, Father Got Mail Threats, Court Told
Motive Sought in Puzzling Slaying of Ailing House-Sitter By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges in Officer's Slaying By Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Victim's Mother Finally Getting Day in Court : Trials: As a MADD volunteer, Ruth Hanzlik comforted others. Now she may find comfort--seeking justice in the 1982 wreck that killed her daughter. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Library Receives Leukemia Victim's Legacy : Memorials: Signed copies of 14 Ray Bradbury works that were favorites of an Agoura High School senior who died a year ago are given to the campus. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Scaled-Back Santa Clarita General Plan : Growth: Almost two years in the making, the new guidelines would limit population in the valley to 270,000 by the year 2010. By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Students Arrested in Alleged Filming of Sex
Driver Gets Maximum Term in Fatal Crash
Candidate Offers $500 for Clues to Gunman
Former Deputy Pleads Guilty in Wife's Death
Blockades of Narrow Streets Targeted By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Not Exactly a Flood of Details
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COMMENTARY : Baseball's Big Spenders Find Themselves in a Big Hole By Peter Schmuck, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Benes Takes Complete Control as Padres Beat Phillies, 5-1 By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Soviet Boxers Hope to Stay Unbeaten By Dave Mckibben
USD Women Lose in NCAA Tennis
Reds Put Duncan on 15-Day Disabled List \o7 Associated Press\f7
Six College Teams Put Their Playoff Fortunes on Line This Week By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Westlake Finishes 3rd in Golf
Brantley, Lattimore to Play Basketball for CSLA By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego County High School Baseball
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Birmingham Finds Condition of Star Pitcher a Sore Subject
Valenzuela Does Double Duty as Dodgers End Slump, 3-2 By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cooper to Take Sabbatical From Coaching Baseball at Hoover By Sam Farmer
SAN DIEGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL : No. 9 Hilltop Will Forfeit 17 Victories By Jim Lindgren
Torrey Pines, Valhalla and Tee Controversy Pace Section Golf By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fielder Was Dealt Out by Card Makers By Chris Baker
He's Still Dedicating His Life to Fight Game By Jim Murray
Two of an Elite Kind, in Sharp Contrast : Pat Riley: The joy of being voted this season's coach of the year is dampened by the Lakers' need to win Game 5 against Phoenix tonight. By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playoffs Give Him a Forum : Pro basketball: The best play their best in the postseason, and the Spurs' David Robinson is doing just that. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two of an Elite Kind, in Sharp Contrast : Cotton Fitzsimmons: Last season's coach of the year is casually intense when expressing his views on his weekly TV show. By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Oilers, Bruins Have Something to Prove : Stanley Cup: Boston remembers being swept in 1988; Edmonton wants to show it can win a title without Gretzky. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Oldies, So U.S. Sending Young Team : World Cup: Four Bruins make 22-man roster that will go to Italy, including 19-year-old Chris Henderson. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leslie Chooses USC Over CS Long Beach : Basketball: Morningside star led school to two consecutive Division I state titles, 125-9 record in four years. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gathers Awarded Degree From Loyola By Alan Drooz
K.C. Jones to Coach SuperSonics
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Reds Win as Larkin Reheats From Associated Press
Riley Said to Have Berated Players Before Game 4 Loss By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steinbrenner Meets With Winfield; Hearing Tentatively Is Wednesday \o7 Times News Services\f7
Hershiser Says He Is Pleased by Progress : Baseball: Dodger star is upbeat despite facing a long road to rehabilitation after surgery on his right shoulder. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Women Row to Acclaim on a Shoestring : Crew: Salonites builds national program, but she is critical of school's decreasing funding. By Tina Fisher Forde, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Easy Goer to Make Return Wednesday Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Twins Deal Stewart First Loss From Associated Press
Graham Advances at NCAA Tennis Meet By Steven Herbert
Triple Crown Ratings By Bill Christine
Chapman's Tennis Team Eliminated Early
WOMEN'S TENNIS NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Novelo Surprises Top-Seeded McGrath From Associated Press
MEN'S TENNIS ITALIAN OPEN : Gilbert Starts Slowly, Finishes Fast to Win From Associated Press
A Low-Key Approach Belies Determination : Angels: Jack Howell may not show it, but he gets frustrated when his bat isn't contributing as much as his glove. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Gains 2 Basketball Players
Cawhorn Is Orange Empire Player of Year
SOUTHERN SECTION TEAM GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP : Calvert, Playing in Pain, Leads Estancia to the Title By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Barons' Ham, It's All in the Kick By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disqualified Dana Hills Hurdler Gets a Reprieve; Race Will Be Re-Run By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diehl: Mission Accomplished at 4-A Finals By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden West's Hadfield Swimming in Fast Lane Again By Steve Kresal
Cal State San Bernardino Gets Its Long-Awaited NCAA Berth By Mitch Polin
PREP POLLS : Tustin Finishes Atop Baseball Poll
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Tustin Receives Top Seeding By Tom Hamilton
Boys and Girls to Chase Muir in 4-A Meet By Lonnie White
THE SIDELINES : Soviets to Play Soccer in Israel From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : 30-Day Driving Ban for Trudeau From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Pitcher, 20, Collapses and Dies From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Ex-Vanderbilt Coach Pace Dies From Times Wire Services
Big East May Eliminate Foul-Out Rule By Mike Sullivan, NEWSDAY
THE SIDELINES : Bankhead Won't Need Surgery From Times Wire Services
Soviet Team to Hit Gridiron in U.S. Associated Press
L.A. Marathon Runner-Up Fails Drug Test Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Giovannetti of Italy Stages Upset in Cycling's Tour of Spain Win From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : USC Trojans Sign Forward From Times Wire Services
Steinbrenner Denies Role in Trading Winfield From Newsday
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Chang Upset Victim Again--Out in First Round at Italy Open From Associated Press
Bonus Race Series Set
Triple Crown Poll Associated Press
Navratilova Elated at Czech Reforms From Associated Press
Unbridled May Lack Versatility Needed to Succeed at Preakness By Paul Moran, NEWSDAY
When the Game Is Finesse vs. Force, the Rules Must Change By Mike Littwin, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Fantastic Find Puts End to Fappaburst's Perfect Track Record Associated Press
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