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What happened on May 17, 1990
FOOD
Early Birds Get the Best Meal Deals MAX JACOBSON
Hold Off Buying the 1987 Bordeaux: Prices Will Fall DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
A Glass of Fresh Cream? This Must Be A Menu From the Forties : Collectibles: Restaurant trade group catalogues food trends, price hikes and history a la carte. CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Say Cheese Soup While at the Santa Maria Inn ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hungary Focuses on Reforming the Nutritional Habits of Its Citizens : Health: The East Bloc country's problems include high rates of alcoholism, suicide and morbidity. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Converts of Conventional Oven Favorites JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA
Menus Meet Caloric Needs of the Aging TONI TIPTON
Food Calendar KATHIE JENKINS
B.Y.O.B. . . . Bag DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Go Straight to the Source for Pure Juice Drinks : Health: Supermarket produce departments provide the best way of obtaining beverages without additives and added sugar. JEAN THOMPSON, THE BALTIMORE SUN
A Nutty Answer for Cholesterol JEAN CARPER, Carper is a medical and nutrition writer and the author of 15 books, including "The Food Pharmacy."
Minimalist Mariscos: Step Into the Coctel Room JONATHAN GOLD
Long Term Policies : Working Seniors: 2.2 million older Americans have full or part time jobs. How they eat on the run. ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Was the Menu? Ask Collectors CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
What's Their Secret? - Alcohol, caffeine and doughnuts are among their don'ts. Their dos: plenty of fiber and exercise. The Pinkstons have 160 years of clean living between them. TONI TIPTON, TONI TIPTON,
Longtime Chappellet Vintner Resigns DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
A Savory Bread to Make at Home DIANA SHAW, Shaw is free-lance writer in Los Angeles.
'Mother' Gives Manufactured Foods a Memorable, Homemade Touch : Marketing: Industry experts say images of motherhood evoke warm feelings that help sell their products. CAROLINE E. MAYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Easy-to-Make Sesame Dressing Spices Up Salads With Flavors of Orient JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortune Smiles on Lettuce, Noodles MARION CUNNINGHAM.
Gadgets That Can Make Life Easier MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perrier's Back in Promotional Blitz : Food safety: Despite screening, questions remain about the safety and purity of all bottled waters. CHARLYNE VARKONYI, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Books on Nutrition for the Elderly
Fried Prawns With Leeks, From the Philippines
Pretreament for Fruit Dehydration JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : Aisle Upon Aisle of Goods From South America LINDA BURUM
Unusual Lamb Steaks for Salad, Supper
NEWS
Fungus May Be a Cause of Parkinson's Disease : Health: Two researchers say proof will be difficult, but could constitute 'a major discovery.' THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Santa Monica : New Parking Meter Hours
Medical Board Disciplinary Actions Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Appeal Process Stands Between Killer, Execution : Death penalty: Dalton Prejean is scheduled to go to the electric chair Friday. His case is at the center of a national debate. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Professional Actors, Mentally Disabled Share the Boards in a Glendale Theater RONALD S. PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outside the Davis Estate, Even the Traffic Cop Is a Fan TRACY WILKINSON and TRACY WOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jim Henson Dies at Age 53; Muppets' Creative Genius MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Police Union Belatedly Endorses Proposition E
Angels Are Alive, Well and Living in L.A.
DA Probes Glendora Insurance Practices : Government: Mayor Bob Kuhn is co-owner of an insurance firm handling some of the city's business. SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost Your Way? Blame It on the Brain's Right Side JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, Julie Bawden Davis is a free-lance writer based in Orange
A Peek at Peaks : Hills: The mountains surrounding the San Fernando Valley are populated with more than multimillion-dollar homes. DAVID LUSTIG, Lustig is a regular contributor to Valley View.
Way of the Sword : Southland Kendo Students Follow One-Time Path of Samurai DEAN TAKEHARA, Takehara is a Southland free-lance writer.
Longtime City Employee Expected to Be Named Irwindale Manager IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Pepperdine Needs Sweep to Nip Loyola for Crown
A Taste of China South of the Border CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building a New Life Based on Laughs : Stage: A Comedy Nite club benefit for the American Heart Assn. will feature two-time All Pro place kicker Benny Ricardo. BRIAN ALEXANDER
A Muir Image: Could Win CIF Titles in Boys' and Girls' Meets : Prep track: Mustang runners are poised for a run at rare double-double. Hawthorne was last school to accomplish the feat. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu : School Board Seeks Funds
Gorbachev, Lithuanian Prime Minister Meet From United Press International
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Handling of Arab Revolt Criticized
WORLD IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Warning Issued to Separatist Republics
Bush Decision Near on Offshore Drilling : Oil: California lawmakers, at a White House meeting, warn of powerful opposition and urge him to protect the coastline. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polhill to Have Throat Surgery Associated Press
West Hollywood : Parking Plan Scrapped
Pomona : Post Office Housing Plan
Santa Monica : Smoking Ban Extended
Temple City : Condo Permit Denied
South Gate : City Among 30 Finalists in All-America Contest
LOCAL : Crash Clogs Orange Freeway From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Barricades Returning to Area in Sepulveda Plagued by Drugs MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Plans Would Allow More Police : Finances: City manager would add 14 officers and seven civilian positions. The mayor would add 10 more officers. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troops Aid Terrorists Associated Press
UPDATE / ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION : Uncountable Problem at the Border : Up to 7 million aliens may be in the U.S. improperly, experts estimate as employer sanctions are debated. SAM FULWOOD III
NATION : Polhill's Surgery 'Successful' From Times Wire Services
Bush, Democrats Bicker Over Making Call for Sacrifices by the Public : Budget: The President rejects a proposal that he go on TV to tell the nation it must take painful steps to reduce deficit. He hints at easing Gramm-Rudman. WILLIAM J. EATON and TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The House
Key Senators to Unveil Modified Civil Rights Bill SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mating Game Is Fixed for Sterile Medflies ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monrovia : Historic Designation
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Fossil Skull Appears to Be Missing Link From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fishermen Say Ban on Nets Would Doom Way of Life CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Cleanup Plan Unveiled for San Gabriel BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Bush to Meet 3 Foreign Leaders From Times Wire Services
ABC School District Yields on Administrator : Education: The board bows to union pressure and shelves a plan to add a research and evaluation director while eliminating 18 positions. LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiwan Offers Talks With China Times Wire Services
11th Annual Art Walk in Venice Planned to Raise Funds for Clinic
Flood of Public Doubt Greets Plan to Clean Up Water BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Public Awareness of Ballot Issues Is Low From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 S.D. Officers Acquitted in Kidnap-Robbery Case RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio Free Europe Phase-Out Suggested : Broadcasting: The recommendation would require action by the Administration. Overseer defends the service. DON SHANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : Yaroslavsky in Romania
WORLD : Deadline for Shamir Extended From Times Wire Services
FOCUS : The Changing Portrait of an American Main Street JANICE L. JONES, Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Soviets Not Bending on Arms Cuts, Baker Reports From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Bar Seeks to Expand Disciplinary Powers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Too Many Cameras Better Than None From United Press International
$2.9-Billion AIDS Spending Bill to Help Cities, States Passes Senate From Associated Press
King Day Is Off Arizona Ballot Under New Bill From Associated Press
Arizona Enacts Law to Establish Dr. King Holiday From Associated Press
Dominican Republic Vote Peaceful; Counting Slowed : Caribbean: The presidential race between two octogenarians is rated a toss-up. DON A. SCHANCHE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Court Assigns Killer's Profits From Times Wire Services
The House
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Columbia Fitted With Valve From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lithuania Offer: Suspension of Secession Laws From Associated Press
Longtime Davis-Fiedler Rift Adds Subplot to 37th District Contest JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elementaries May Teach Year-Round LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Bryant Calls Herself a 'Miracle' From Times Wire Services
Compromise in Works on China Trade : Foreign policy: Congress tackles issue of whether to continue favored-nation status. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Finds Widespread City Job Bias : Pasadena: The Board of Directors votes to implement the independent consultants' recommendations for correcting the problems. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Create Park on Schoolyard Fizzles LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists' Trials Said to Begin Times Wire Services
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Official Probe of 747 Bombing Urged
Is Gaslamp Right Spot for Condo Tower? DIRK SUTRO
San Marino : Expansion Limits Extended
China Fires Local Party Leader for Bribery Reuters
Protect Arab Children, Group Urges : Mideast: Swedish report claims 'calculated cruelty' by Israeli army. WHO cites worsening health conditions in occupied territories. From Associated Press
Hollywood : AIDS March Planned
Water-Saving Kits Available
EARTHWATCH : What's Your Bag? : * Choosing paper or plastic at the store can be difficult, but a reusable sack is the best option. RICHARD KAHLENBERG
Global Panel Wants U.S. to Shelter Refugees From Associated Press
Northrop Says It Will Cut 2,700 Jobs in Southland RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Organizer Jazzes Up Carnaval With International Mood, Food MICHAEL SZYMANSKI
Two Executed in Missouri, Texas Prisons From Associated Press
Review Clears Justice Dept. in Rep. Gray Case RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unrestrained Violations Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
You've Got to Play to Pay : Underwriter Party a Must for Those Who Want to Give ANN CONWAY
Altadena : Subdivision Hearing Set
Lives Not Improving, Gorbachev Out of Favor With People, Pravda Says Reuters
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS BALLOT MEASURES : Fraud Charges Traded on Redistricting Propositions DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Results of First Farmers Market Please Merchants
Region : Dropout Rate Falls Sharply
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Johnny Cash Slams Hate Humor From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : U.S. Seeks Dual Role for Border Checks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Conyers Charges Thornburgh Harasses Black Officials : Race relations: The Mayor Barry drug probe and the planned retrial of a congressman are cited. The attorney general denies the accusation. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis' Career Credits From Associated Press
$30,000 Raised by Law Guild, Affiliates Benefit BEA MAXWELL
The Flip Side of Global Warming : Agriculture: An EPA-commissioned study says the greenhouse effect would actually boost overall farm production in the U.S. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
3-Year Odyssey to Australia, Asia and Europe Started Out as a Lark CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Money-Laundering Trial Under Way in San Diego ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Region : Treatment Plant Installed
Audubon Brings the Deforestation Crisis Into Our Back Yards BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Novel Program : Career Women Serve as Role Models to Inspire Girls to Read, Stay in School BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Columbia Launch Date Set Associated Press
Damien High School Open House Planned
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Cigarette Sales Fall; Tax Comes Up Short From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's the '90s and Casual Thrills Can Kill. Experts Warn : Mere Talk Won't Do. They Suggest a Whole New Attitude for . . . : Safe Sex BETH ANN KRIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Child-Care Program OKd
NAMES IN THE NEWS : 'Cyrano' Star to Go to Moscow From Times Wire Services
Cal State Panel Ousts Reynolds : Education: The system's chancellor was to serve until Oct. 1. But trustees wanted her out immediately to restore public confidence after the pay raise controversy. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Baker Links Trade to Soviet Baltic Policy NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Ex-Montoya Aide Pleads Guilty From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Bush's Kin Get Soviet Medals From Times Wire Services
A Vote for Mixing the Sexes at Mills DAVID SWEET, Sweet is a UCLA graduate student interning with The Times' Calendar section.
An Alumna Recognizes the Distinctive Voices of Mills AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$34 Million Will Keep Battlefield Free of Malls From The Washington Post
NATION IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Black Gets Interim Selma Schools Post From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A by-the-Book Plan for Ethiopian Relief : Charity: Santa Monica-based Parents International Ethiopia hopes its shipments of books will help provide long-term solutions. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tornadoes Rip Oklahoma; Floods Still Menace Texas From Times Wire Services
GOINGS ON : SANTA BARBARA : What on Earth? : * Docents and scientists at the Museum of Natural History will answer your questions about everything from squids to otters. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHAT'S FRESH : BUYING OPPORTUNITIES : Crunch Time : * Babies, Chantenays or Imperators, raw carrots should all be firm for freshness. PEGGY Y. LEE
BOOK REVIEW : Mysterious, Murky Novel About Everywoman : LITTLE WOMAN by Ellen Akins Harper & Row $18.95, 240 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
SPORTSCOPE : Claremont Tries to Earn Trip to Division III Series
Groups Split Over Endorsing Fire-Safe Cigarettes JASON B. JOHNSON and MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Governor Signs Bill on Transit Panels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Brentwood : DWP Facility Open House
South El Monte : Mayor, 3 Councilmen Sued
State Finds 48% Rise in Dropouts Since 1986 : Schools: The Glendale district says the increase from 12.9% to 19.1% makes things appear worse than they are because it doesn't take transiency into account. LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Japanese Was Van Gogh Buyer From Times Wire Services
Sandinista Unions Agree to End Strike : Nicaragua: The government yields on talks. Public employees win a pay boost. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Split Over Endorsing Fire-Safe Cigarettes JASON B. JOHNSON and MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Odds & Ends Around the Valley : Market Watch MARCI SLADE
Another Rail Speed Mark Associated Press
No Winner--Lotto at $17 Million From Times Wire Services
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Bomb Kills Soldier; Second Is Wounded
Project Approved on Old Red Car Right of Way : Development: The City Council's decision to allow residential and light-industrial building marks an abrupt end to one of Long Beach's angriest, most long-lived battles. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Expands Limits on Water Usage : Drought: Council approves additional curbs on lawn watering and urges a voluntary 10% reduction. City officials also offer incentives to cut water use. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : THE TRAGICALLY HIP : T-Shirt Bound : * The five-member Canadian band started five years ago as rock 'n' rollers with a mission--beer. BILL LOCEY
Public Slows Reforms--Gorbachev : People's Conservative Fears Blamed for Economic Delays From Associated Press
People Like Those Found Only in L.A. : Books: 'An Inconvenient Woman,' Dominick Dunne's new novel, takes aim at Southland's social set. JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Plan to Merge Lucky, Alpha Beta Abandoned : Antitrust suit: American Stores, the parent company, will divest 161 markets in next five years. STUART SILVERSTEIN and MARIA LA GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
STATE : Gallo's Wife Placed on Probation and Fined in Fatal Auto Accident From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Dropout Rates Criticized as Misleading : Education: Eight of the 10 school districts in southeast Los Angeles County show increases ranging from 9% to 114%. Local officials dispute the figures. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Hand, One Shot--Golfer Hits It 8 Times DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Seek School District Switch DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repressive Past Haunts Sunday's Romania Vote : Democratization: Thuggery marks volatile campaign. Citizens find free speech a difficult concept to grasp. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Appeal : Orange County Designers Seek More People-Friendly Downtowns LEON WHITESON
Long Beach : Board Sticks by Boundary Change for Jordan High
Compactor Cuisine Stands Up to Inmates' Challenge United Press International
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Drug Czar Snipes at 'Simpsons' From Times Wire Services
Giving a Name to Strength and Courage
State Asks to Keep Idle Account Funds : Finance: The $40.4 million was illegally taken from dormant accounts by Bank of America. The owners can't be found, officials say. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Gadgets to Cope With Gridlock : Commuters are filling their cars with devices from portable fax machines to TVs to take advantage of their time on the road. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spilled Oil Threatens British South Coast Associated Press
Doubt Greets Claims of Drop in Cocaine Use LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : $69-Million Budget Studied
Whittier : Salvageable Artifacts From Old Theater Listed
Democracy Gets Test in Largest Soviet Republic JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount : Brethren Christian School Will Move to Cypress
Crusader for Teachers' Health Plan Won't Quit Until He Wins : Culver City: Howard Bennett, who first appealed for lifetime benefits in 1987, was back before the school board--this time with 60 supporters. SHELDON ITO, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
Between Rock and a Hard Place : Landmarks: Some homeowners object to a drive to label their stone houses as historic. But others say the designation will ensure their survival. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Americans in Philippines Are Wary : Asia: Recent assassinations have changed what was once safe and comfortable duty for U.S. service personnel. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Africa Opening Public Hospitals to All Races : Apartheid: The change will alleviate a shortage of beds for blacks and a surplus for whites. Racial separation will remain within some institutions. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Papers Shed Light on Investigation of Elder Aide in '88 MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Judges Appointed to L.A. Superior Court
Son's Threat to Kill Bush Misunderstood--Ex-Panama Chief Associated Press
Goddard Leaves $20 Million, Late Husband's Papers to NYU : Goddard Leaves Millions to NYU From Times Wire Services
Pregnant, Single and Together : Awaiting Babies' Birth and Adoption, They Live at Same Complex KAREN KINGSBURY, Kingsbury is a regular contributor to The Times
Bush Demands Latin Aid Action : Legislation: He says Nicaragua is 'bankrupt.' Lawmakers are denounced for using the assistance measure as a vehicle for other 'goodies.' DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Ex-Northrop Official Sentenced From Times Wire Services
They Have Big Designs on Mars : Research: Students at Cal State Northridge are aiding NASA engineers by creating a lightweight, unmanned aircraft to scout the planet. R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
FAMILY FARE : TUCK'S POINT SEAFOOD : Clamming Up : * The New England-style shellfish is served in a crunchy batter as light as tempura. HILARY DOLE KLEIN
Malibu : Storm Drain Work Starts
SWAY The Night AWAY : A Dance Bar That Offers Boots and the 'Tush Push' KAREN McKEAN
Philippine Soldiers Told to Sort Out Wives Reuters
Troubled Kids Find Success Down on the Farm : Continuation school: Aliso creates an intimate atmosphere and helps teen-agers escape feeling like 'throw-a-ways.' R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
NATION : Daughters Win Suit Against Dad From Times Wire Services
NOTEBOOK : Verdugo Hills Seeks Volleyball Title GARY KLEIN
2 Lanes of Thomas Bridge to Be Closed for Bicycle Race
Shopping Malls Go Academic : Renovation: Budget-crunched colleges capitalize on profitable student centers. From Times Wire Services
Father Gave Champion a Powerful Lift DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE JOB : KRAZY TIME CO. : Spiro Revisited : * Shades of the Agnew watch: Dan Quayle and his boss have been committed to collectible history. DAVID LUSTIG
CARS : PONTIAC SHOW : Classic Cruisers : * Owners pack up pride and nostalgia in their prized, spick-and-span automobiles for three days of activities, competition and fun. DAVID LUSTIG
Millikan Enters 5-A Playoffs Seeded No. 2 DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS / DEMOCRATS' PROBLEMS : Quiet Iowa Scene Shows Party Is Slow to Launch White House Bid : Likely candidates seem reluctant to begin campaigning for 1992. Some see the lack of a rallying message. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
City Attorney Resigns Post in South Gate
Nicaragua Strike Eased as Talks Resume : Nicaragua: Workers say they won some concessions. They restore phone service and release medicine and oil shipments. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France Presses Probe of Cemetery Desecration : Racism: Sixty police investigators are sent to southern town. Graves in Italy are vandalized. From Associated Press
Brando Son Held in Murder : Seized at Father's Estate in Death of Sister's Boyfriend : Victim Had Beaten Girl, He Claims ERIC MALNIC and NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 37 : Pugnacious Wright Faces Toughest Reelection Fight JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consummate Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Dies at 64 EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Feud : Sisters of Merritt Adamson Jr., above, are locked in a battle with his widow over control of the family's vast fortune. The contest may ultimately decide the future of Malibu. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Distance Runners Take Spotlight : Prep track: Venice High's talented Danny Jordan will be challenged in the 1,600 meters by up-and coming Brian Gastelum in City meet. ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FISHING NOTES : Albacore on the Move, Tuna Action Looks Good DAN STANTON
Alumni at SDSU Take to the Field for One Last Time DAVID NELSON
Pasadena Directors Balk at New Budget VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hubble Telescope to Be Topic at Conference
San Gabriel Council OKs Anti-Gang Plan BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWAY The Night AWAY : Bandleader Stays Upbeat About Dancing LEO SMITH
Care and Treatment of a Feline Brawler DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn
Shells Brings Tasty Seafood Fare Inland DAVID NELSON
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Gardener's Slaying
THE BEST YEARS : SENIORS : Working as One : * Potters Vivika and Otto Heino share a signature and nearly 40 years of collaboration as artists and married partners. NORMA BARZMAN
Library to Be Closed for Renovation
Lincoln High Class of 1940 Plans Reunion
Senior at Escondido High Named Coca-Cola Scholar CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : Baby Beauties : A veterans' group is gearing up for its baby pageant, complete with swimsuit competition. LEO SMITH
Care Facility for Mentally Ill Closed by State PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Age of Agelessness : Plastic Surgery Symposium in Newport Draws Throng JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Highland Park Cultural Festival
Gilles Shows Special Qualities as Glendale College Heptathlete KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who's in charge of our : SKYLINE? LEON WHITESON, Leon Whiteson, a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles, writes regularly about architecture for The Times.
A Possible Solution to Freeway Gap
Dial-A-Ride Contract Goes to Costlier Firm
All That Jazz . . .
Poway Beckons Those Who Like to Take a Hike JERRY SHAD
Snug by the Sea : Oceanside's Small Harbor Is Enjoying Its Day in the Sun JOSEPH DITLER
'Cowboy' Wanted in 11 Valley Bank Heists JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY PROFILE : Getting to the Core of Wynola's Fame Is as Easy as Saying Apple Pie CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Classifying houses can be as hard as identifying animal phyla and subphyla. DOUG SMITH
Ten Of The Harbor's Best Bets Compiled by Joseph Ditler
Benefit Boasts Fashions, Margaritas PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
At a Lecture on Power, He Lost the Urge Before Surge JOSEPH N. BELL
SWAY The Night AWAY : * Dancing: Whether you prefer country, ballroom, reggae or disco, you'll find a dance floor to suit. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIGHT LIFE : THE CLUB SCENE : Down and Dirty : * The Mudheads, who got together 1 1/2 years ago, like to play acoustic songs in a band format. BILL LOCEY
Hypnosis Offers a Safe Way to Get at Problems, Relieve Stress MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'ANIMAL FARM' : Ever-Valid Fable : In Thousand Oaks, a dramatic adaptation of George Orwell's classic proves a delight to the ears. TODD EVERETT
Candle Factory Tours Go From Wax Glob to Taper MARILYN TOSTADO
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Father Says Son Enjoyed Taking Risks : Thousand Oaks: The 14-year-old died after drinking two to three inches of whiskey in a jug, allegedly on a dare. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Sheen, 3 Others Arrested During Protest ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers' Billing Abuses May Have Cost County $1.5 Million RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Barrage Kills Bystander : Crime: Mother of four dies when sheriff's deputies fire at man with gun in liquor store. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Onion Manager Arrested After Kicking Patron During Brawl SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-USC Football Player Sought in Kidnaping
Nun Not Forced to Sacrifice Identity HERBERT J. VIDA
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Body Discovered in Condominium LEN HALL and DAVAN MAHARAJ
Beached Oceanside Landowners Want to Raze Strand Development Ban RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prom Fright : Consequences of Drunk Driving Spelled Out at Student Assemblies SHANNON SANDS
VFW Warns Gas Stations About Fire Extinguisher Scam TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Volunteers Sought to Plant 300 Trees
Trial Begins for Boy in Fatal Shooting of 10-Year-Old Playmate AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AVIVA Center Seeking Possible Foster Parents
PLATFORM : Blight on Our City RICKI SCHERMERHORN organized Robopainters, a community group that paints out graffiti in the Del Mar-Mar Vista Gardens area of Los Angeles. She told The Times: and
Farmers Worried by Edison Merger : Pollution: An agricultural committee says a key question is whether air quality will worsen if more power is generated in the county. THIA BELL
Archy Goes to a Roast AL MARTINEZ
NEWPORT BEACH : 3 Council Members to Seek Reelection
Countywide : Severe Budget Cuts Proposed for Panel JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
OJAI : Residents Rank 1st in Bus Ridership THIA BELL
Begin in Hospital for Tests Associated Press
More Health Care for Poor Urged : Clinics: The grand jury offers a stinging indictment on the lack of medical services. Officials say the funds aren't there. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poll Planned on House Size Limits GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Panel Urges Landmark Status for Canyon Area AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$2.7-Million Grant Targets Youngsters
Panel OKs $3.9 Million for Children Hurt in Crash
Governor Firm on Spraying, Aide Asserts AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Study Cites Demand for RV Park in City JOEL BRAND
Shots From Car Hit Girl, 3, at Play in House
Supervisors Meet to Consider Firing Tardy Airport Contractor JEFFREY A. PERLMAN and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Arsonist, 21, Sentenced to Prison
How Best to Ground Air Terrorists : Military Measures: Be Careful How You Use Them
INS Agent Suspected in Rapes of Latinas : Investigations: The officer, accused in one attack, targeted women while he was off-duty but using an official car, authorities say. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$5.4 Million Will Fund New City Youth Program
Deja Vu All Over Again as County Unveils Its Bad News Budget Plan : Squeeze: Like the city, the county proposes cutbacks, including eliminating funds for a much-needed jail. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Cajon
Countywide : 3 Members of Fair Board Reappointed
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Candidate Mistakenly Arrested JOHN PENNER
No Surprises Due in Spill Report : Investigation: Coast Guard captain says the larger question of how to transport oil, to avoid repeats of the Huntington Beach accident, must be addressed by the state. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Dose of Union Support Revives Weary Feinstein KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Rallies to Assist Family Ravaged by Death, Fire SHANNON SANDS
Chula Vista
Free Vaccinations Mark Effort to Halt Measles Outbreak
Hawthorne OKs Draft Water-Saving Plan KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunset Hills Proponents Unfazed by Predictions City Would Face Deficit STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk of Curbs on Gill Nets Roils Waters CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Passenger Traffic at Airport Falls 5% JIM NEWTON
Making More Room at the Bottom : Prop. 107: The Feds Won't Do It, So We Should--Vote Yes for Housing
Santa Clarita Plans $13.6-Million Road Project STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tent Jail an Innovative Idea
Contemplation by Catholics Urged
Winners and Losers
Other Dog-Bite Victims
High-Speed Railroad
Speaking for the Earth
Thanks in Time of Trial
Training, Aid for L.A. Homeless Intensified JILL STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consultants Hired for DWP Efficiency Study
Computer Counters Drought : Farming: Only a few growers have gone high-tech, but officials expect wider use of data to determine water use. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Set on Private Street Plan
ELECTIONS VENTURA : Patagonia Gives $2,000 Boost to Dark Horse DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Agent in Rape Case Is a Suspect in Other Attacks : Crime: Police say they will file additional charges in alleged abductions and assaults on illegal aliens. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Computers Part of Life Perry C. Riddle
Gay Rights Ordinance Is Now Law : City: Measure goes into effect as foes miss deadline for gathering signatures to qualify a ballot initiative. PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Case Begins to Unfold in Courtroom : Trial: Prosecutor says Silberman pressed for illegal business. Defense says Silberman will testify to his innocence. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
30 Garment Factories Cited in Crackdown
OXNARD : 2 Candidates Urge State Intervention HUGO MARTIN
Elder Aide a Focus in '88 State Probe of Davis, Papers Reveal MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes Fade for Fast Agreement With Raiders on Coliseum Renovations : Football: Team owner Al Davis' demand for a $17.5-million advance payment and the bowing out of a stadium management partner are serious obstacles to a deal, sources say. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Pedro Groups Unveil Own Vision of the Future GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Pedro Waterfront Plan Unites Business, Residents GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Bargain Try by Buckey Lawyer Cited
Vincent Thomas Bridge Lanes Will Be Closed
Malathion Spraying
Countywide : 2 O.C. Interchanges Among State's Worst BILL BILLITER
The Bus Stops Here : Private Firms Are Making Inroads Against the RTD RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN LEFT/RONALD KUBY/WM. KUNSTLER : Distinction Without a Difference : On political crimes, America should live up to the standards it demands of others. RONALD KUBY and WM. KUNSTLER, Ronald Kuby and William Kunstler are attorneys at the New York-based Center for Constitutional Rights. and
Man Gets 15 Years in Torrance Rape
Demolition Work Begins on Former Brewery Building GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Candidate Amid the Signs
Sheridan Says She's Handled House Sales for City Staff : Government: Critics question what other clients she has represented and whether they have interests before the council. DAN WEIKEL and WENDY PAULSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Joffrey Ballet Crisis Grows --Executive Director Quits JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Insurers Must Pay for Satellite Failure CATHERINE GEWERTZ
IRVINE : 2 UCI Teachers May Protest Replacement DANICA KIRKA
GARDEN GROVE : Light-Rail Backers Oppose Incumbents JAMES TORTOLANO
Parents Ask for Probe of Grade Alterations DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Planning Head Quits, Cites Foe on Council MARY HELEN BERG
Friends of Planned Parenthood Decry Recent Disruptions of Their Meetings
SIMI VALLEY : School District to Cut Activities Budget CARLOS LOZANO
OXNARD : Harbor District Sues Over Boundary Plan MACK REED
David A. Grant Named OCC President JANICE L. JONES
Special Programs, Better Accounting Cut Dropout Rates GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'That's It for Me,' Acquitted Police Officer Says : Law enforcement: Two partners express bitterness and hurt that they were accused of victimizing illegal aliens in a trial that raised questions about practice of transporting transients out of downtown. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palomar Board to Vote on Language Institute JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agent Accuses Gallegly of Lying About FBI : Elections: The congressman denies that he filed complaints against four agents. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Missing Woman Found in Citrus Grove
THOUSAND OAKS : Owner Vows to Keep Miniature Horses JACK SEARLES
Irvine Pedestrian Overpass Flap Still Growing : Expansion: The city is spending nearly $700,000 on landscaping that will be torn right up if June 5 ballot measure passes. DANICA KIRKA
LAGUNA BEACH : Project Will Oust Artists, Critics Say LESLIE EARNEST
Countywide : 4 Journalism Awards for Sunny Hills High JOHN PENNER
Dissecting the Bunion Story
$10-Million McColl Settlement Offered : Litigation: Defendants would pay the amount to 200 families who claim the toxic waste dump has caused health and property damages. TOM McQUEENEY and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MISSION VIEJO : Trustee Will Resign to Obtain a Master's
4 of 7 Charged in Cocaine Seizure Plead Guilty
Anti-Gang Crusader Gives Tips to Parents MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMPAIGN WATCH : An Absurd Sex-Selection Abortion Flap
State Warns Sanitation Officials on Cleanup : Pollution: The Ojai Valley district may have to install a filter system to treat waste water that flows into the Ventura River. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agent Accuses Gallegly of Lying About FBI Inquiry : Elections: The congressman denies that he filed complaints against four agents, but his campaign opponent has repeatedly attacked him on the issue. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Results
Project Linked to Road Deal Given Conditional Approval STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Environmental Review of Arts Center
Rites Friday for Architect Wheeler
Camarena Trial Told of Payoffs : Drugs: Corrupt Mexican officials often helped traffickers, a DEA informant testifies. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracking Progress : Irvine Hub Dedicated as Start of 'Railroad Renaissance' WENDY PAULSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cement Plant Neighbors Attack Emissions Study as Being Pseudoscientific SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Official Proposes Tree Protection Law JACK SEARLES
Visa for Ex-Sandinista Official Delayed DON SHANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Found Near Indio Is Missing Van Nuys Woman : Crime: The 24-year-old victim died of multiple gunshot wounds. She disappeared over Easter weekend while driving home from Phoenix. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Schools Make Cuts to Balance Budget RUSS CHARVONIA
Health Department Cites Kaiser for Illegal Dumping MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Awards $1 Million in Fatal Surgery PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim of Alzheimer's Drowns in Home Pool
Man Sought in Kidnap, Assault of Ex-Girlfriend JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Cheers' Actor Kelsey Grammer Sentenced to Jail, Highway Labor PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
County Urged to End Private-Attorney Use ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: 58TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Mays Riles Rivals on Special Interests Issue DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
ANAHEIM : Officials Look for Second Sister City LISA MASCARO
ENTERTAINMENT
A Star by Word of Mouth : Television: Sally Jessy Raphael works without the razzle and dazzle of her competitors, but she's been nominated again for an Emmy as best talk-show host. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Montalban Letter Exposes Nosotros Rift : Latinos: Organization founder accuses the group of misusing his name. The disclosure comes just weeks before the Golden Eagle awards. BETH KLEID
APPRECIATIONS : The One-Man Variety Show Named Sammy Davis Jr. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
'Today,' Still in Its Slump, Rebuffs 'Good Day' From Associated Press
San Diego Latino Theater to Open With 'I Am Celso' : Stage: Mascara Magica schedules three shows in 1990 to showcase works by Latinos. For its two directors the theater is the end of a long road, fraught with financial roadblocks. NANCY CHURNIN
CBS Pulls Plug on 'Falcon Crest,' 2 Others RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : IMAX Epic 'Race the Wind' Goes Nowhere KEVIN BRASS
Stage GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Satchmo Tribute to Open Festival From Times Wire Services
Comic Vision Is Burnett's Secret : Television: The Emmy Award-winning star's new show appears to be on the way to a full-time slot in the fall. JAMES ENDRST, THE HARTFORD COURANT
'King' to Close Early in London; Publicity Blamed From Reuters
Tv & Video GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Chess Studios Made a Landmark From Times wire services
Pop/rock GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Talking' Stays Strong Amid Action Movies DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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SHORT TAKES : 2 Features by Black Filmmakers Make Splash at Cannes Festival From Times Wire Services
Debt-Ridden LATC Urges $32-Million Bail-Out From City DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Romance Molests Reality in 'Show of Force' MICHAEL WILMINGTON
Bennett Investigation
'Samurai Centerfielder' at Bat at Neofest
Pop Music Reviews : Rapturous Deadheads, Rootsy Eclecticism at Weir Show MIKE BOEHM
Pop Music Reviews : Glasgow's Gun Aims at Melodic Metal Market CHUCK PHILIPS
SHORT TAKES : Judge Sued for Banning Filming From Times wire services
SHORT TAKES : Roseanne Loses in Mom Poll From Times wire services
Dramatists Takes Sides in NEA Fight Don Shirley
Manuscript by Beethoven Sold for $892,000 From Associated Press
The Night Sammy Davis Jr. Overshadowed Ol' Blue Eyes Randy Lewis
JAZZ REVIEW : A Grand Group at Grand Avenue Bar DON HECKMAN
Weir, Wasserman Pair Up in Act Filled With Enough Intensity to Raise the Dead : The Grateful Dead guitarist and singer joined the Bay Area bassist at the Coach House. The sets often lacked the grace and interaction needed to round out the music. MIKE BOEHM
White House Finally Clears NEA Study Panel : Congress: The 12-member commission is a political and ideological cross section. Proposed legislation to overhaul the agency is touted as an alternative to a White House-backed plan. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran San Diego Jazzman Reintroduced to Big Horn DIRK SUTRO
The Enduring Nature and Poignancy of Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' : Stage: The play hits home for actress Lynn Redgrave, director Tom Moore and the La Jolla Playhouse itself. NANCY CHURNIN
SHORT TAKES : Koppel to Interview Berendzen From Times wire services
MOVIE REVIEW : Heroic Response to AIDS Scourge in 'Companion' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
APPRECIATIONS : The Man Who Gave Soul to the Muppets LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv & Video GREG BRAXTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Loren Zachary Vocal Competition Winners
Roberto Bedoya: A New Face at LACE--and a New Direction : The arts: Director of L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions will expand the program to include 'more people of color.' SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : New Principals in 'Green Table' CHRIS PASLES
The Case for Music Education : Schools: Group seeks to prevent the elimination of programs in San Diego. KENNETH HERMAN
Irvine Arts Leader Aims to Create a Scene : Culture: Henry Korn is working to rebuild a public arts program in the mecca of master planning. The effort is part of a nationwide trend to improve the quality of life. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Guard : Pop music: The success of albums by such acts as M. C. Hammer and Sinead O'Connor is part of a larger breakthrough that indicates increasing acceptance of fresh faces among fans and radio programmers. STEVE HOCHMAN
Who Killed Laura? The Suspense Is Murder Howard Rosenberg
Festival Latino Moves to LACE BETH KLEID
BUSINESS
Judge Dismisses 180 Tax Counts Against Leona From United Press International
Landmark, Hon Strike Deal on $275-Million Land Parcel JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maxwell Agrees to Acquire Three Supermarket Tabloids From Times Wire Services
TOURISM : Ritz-Carlton Gives Parents Break, Offers Children's Programs Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Royal Dutch Profits Down 39.7% From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Trade Mission to Eastern Bloc From Times Wire Services
Dow Resumes Its Rally, Gains Another 12.03 From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Trade Surplus Cut 50% From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Beijing Bank Open in Hong Kong From Times Wire Services
Thumbs Up for New H-P Lasers LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Trade Deficit Jumps 38.5% but Is Below '89 Monthly Average From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Volvo Earnings Plunge 47% From Times Wire Services
Landmark and Hon Agree on Property Deal : Developers: The accord is smaller than one scotched last week by regulators. A buyer is sought for other golf and resort areas. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Contracts for Fluor Daniel
Prices Rise 0.2% in April, Calming Inflation Fears OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. Tobacco Exports Clash With Health Policy, Report Says From Times Wire Services
IBM Is Consolidating Typewriter Operations Reuters
Villainous, Saintly Bosses Get Their Due From Associated Press
Census Is Regarded as Just More Junk Mail MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Great American Stock Sinks to Record Low CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Ad Agency Helping David-Sized Clients Battle Goliaths BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Starts in April Fall to Lowest Point Since 1982 From Associated Press
Health-Care Management Companies Plan Merger : Consolidation: To improve weak profits, Admar Group Inc. and Capp Care Inc. will merge operations, becoming one of the country's largest preferred provider networks. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Felonies and Chapter 11, Drexel May Get Back in Business : Securities: Michael Milken's old firm is considering a renaissance, but not as a brokerage. Will customers let bygones be bygones? SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : PacifiCorp Hikes Pinnacle Offer From Times Wire Services
Castle & Cooke Stock Dives in Wake of Spinoff Failure MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Employers Go Back to the Future to Fill Temporary Slots : Summer jobs: Local high school students provide an overlooked pool of employees and gain much-needed experience while learning work ethic. GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Rates Eastern Europe's Prospects : Economy: It looks for short-term pain and long-term gain. That's more optimistic than a similar report on the Soviet Union last month. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GATT Members Approve Soviets' Observer Status ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rejection of Home Loans to Blacks Soars : Real estate: The 29% denial rate is more than twice that of whites, who were rejected 13% of the time during the first half of 1989. From Associated Press
O.C. Builders Team Up on African Venture : Expansion: Birtcher and Arciero Bros. form a company for the Liberian project. The $300-million job is the first overseas for both. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Californians Arrested on Export Charges ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 114 and Murder of Police Officers
Italcable U.S.A. Buys 29.4 % of Voicemail
Attendance Off at Tourist Attractions CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Buchwald Lays Claim to Chunk of 'Net Profit' on 'Coming to America' : Movies: The humorist says the Eddie Murphy film earned $39.8 million even by Hollywood's unique definition. He and his producer want up to $14.6 million. DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dealer Not Paying Off Trade-Ins, Suit Alleges : Civil complaint: A former Slemons car salesman claims notes on trade-ins were not being paid off or that checks bounced. The sixth-largest dealership in the country denies the allegation. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computer Firm Moves Offices From Irvine DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Finds Fraud in Business Week Insider Case : Wall Street: The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking restitution and penalties of nearly $200,000 from a stockbroker and a printer. GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Improving Political Campaigns TONI TIPTON
SPORTS
Pryor Finally Gets Go-Ahead, Knocks Out Jones in 3
A View From the Top : Prep baseball: Westlake emerges from last year's debacle and ascends to a lofty 25-1 STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawaii Pacific First CLU Foe in Tournament BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injuries Knock Pair Out of Preakness : Racing: Champagneforashley breaks a bone in his leg; Pleasant Tap still bothered by strained tendon. From Associated Press
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : He Keeps Moving Until He Lands in Clover : Baseball: Fullerton College first baseman Jim Short has changed schools--and sports. STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : This Time McGwire Saves, Not Jones, as A's Break Losing Streak DAN HAFNER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Americans Aren't Clay Pigeons in Rome From Associated Press
Simi Valley's Holtby Second
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE SOFTBALL : Cypress, Golden West to Open Play Friday
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : San Pasqual Wins in 11th to Nail Down Avocado League Championship DAVE McKIBBEN
Super Fan Triumphs Associated Press
All Entrants Called for Re-Running of 4-A Boys' Hurdle Prelims Today
Top-Seeded Gilbert Falls to Mancini in Italian 3rd Round From Associated Press
Golf Roundup
Abbott Lasts 1 1/3 Innings in 13-5 Loss HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Finishes Eighth in Division II Tennis
OUTDOOR NOTES / RICH ROBERTS : Nations Congregate at Top of Mt. Everest RICH ROBERTS
THE SIDELINES : Ailment a New Blow to Flanagan From Times wire services
Double-Overtime Loss Takes a Toll on Spurs : Western Conference: Setback in two extra periods at Portland leaves San Antonio one defeat from elimination despite a big comeback. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Given a Second Chance, Brooks Makes Expos Pay BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After All His Success, Magic Hasn't Learned How to Cope With Loss SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Penders' Suspension Affirmed From Times wire services
Uh, Tom . . . You Sure You Want to Do This? DAVE DISTEL
Abbott Lasts 1 1/3 Innings in 13-5 Loss HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Detroit Pistons Top All-Defensive Squad for NBA
Unbridled, Favored at 7-5, Draws No. 6 Post From Times Wire Services
View From Some Phillies in the Know: Padres Better Than This BOB WOLF
Betting With Bob
Hurdler Tolson Not Retiring on Track : Southern Section: La Quinta freshman may appear shy, but she could well find herself at the front of the pack in the 100 hurdles this weekend. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winfield Reaches Settlement, Ready to Join the Angels : Baseball: He gets contract extension for one year, plus two option years. Package is worth as much as $9.1 million. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easy Goer Wins by 7 1/2 Lengths From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : La Habra Stops Foothill in 12 Innings
Padres Kept in a Funk by Phillies : Baseball: A 6-5 loss, which leaves team nine games behind Cincinnati in the NL West, is the product of a number of missed opportunities. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bass Get a $6,000 Bite of Lake Casitas Anglers
Burns Struggles but Keeps Lead in Division II Golf LARRY BUSH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets Give Gooden the Worst, 4-3 DAN HAFNER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Graham Gains Finals in Singles, Doubles From Associated Press
Feeling Effects of NHL's Boston Marathon : Stanley Cup: Losing Bruins suffering more than winning Oilers, but neither will forget three-overtime game. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback's Robby Price Makes the Grade In, Out of Classroom : Track: Straight-A student is one of the state's fastest distance runners. He's favored to win the 3,200-meter final in the 3-A. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sixth Sense Often Key to Comebacks in MISL : Soccer: When goalie exits, and extra attacker enters, strange--and wonderful--things happen. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Occidental Players on SCIAC Team
High School Roundup
El Camino Real's Okamura Posts Triple Double in City Swim Meet BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Couldn't Eat Words, So This Was Next Best MARYANN HUDSON
El Camino Real's Peck Masters San Pedro SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mira Costa Meets Newport Harbor in Quarterfinals ROB FERNAS
Cal State Fullerton Signs Four in Soccer
WSC Honors Moorpark's Lamb
Pippen Returns, Helps Send 76ers Home : Eastern Conference: After mourning his father, he scores 29 points and Jordan has 37 as the Bulls finish off Philadelphia, 117-99. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winning Over a Friend : Waves' Melendez Making an Impact ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Piecing Through the Laker Wreckage : Pro basketball: Everyone has a theory about what went wrong, but no one knows what caused the collapse. SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : British Identify Soccer Rowdies From Times wire services
Winning Over a Friend : Lions' Williams Regains Confidence ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Blint's Double Lifts Oak Park to 1-A Division Victory, 5-3
GOLF ROUNDUP : Rudolph Leads the Way Into 79th State Amateur With a 67 RICH TOSCHES
Hearn's Daughter in Serious Condition LARRY STEWART
Carson High Swimmer Sets Two City Records
THE SIDELINES : NFL Names Drug-Abuse Adviser From Times wire services
THE SIDELINES : Boxer Hurt; Title Bout Delayed From Times wire services
CITY SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : North Hollywood Reaches 1st Round With a 6-2 Win Over Granada Hills
SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : County Has Stacked the Deck With Seeded Teams This Time Around DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES : Ice Helps Moorpark's Thomas Chill Foes
After Putting on Show for Scouts, Catcher is Ready for the Big Time : Baseball: San Diego State's Eric Christopherson expects to become a first-round pick in the June major league draft. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft Runs Away With Team Title in City Section Golf Tournament STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venetos Cards 74, Leads Taft to City Golf Title STEVE ELLING
Lukenbill Sells 5% of Kings to Finance New Stadium From Associated Press
Wi a Shot Short Again in State Qualifier RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
4 Basketball Players Quit CSUN Team MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castellanos Named MVP in East Valley
After All This, Golf Is Easy : LPGA: A mugging was only the latest in a series of painful events for Jan Stephenson. That she can return to the sport at all is a welcome relief. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Show Wasn't on the Ball Field From Times wire services
Pryor's Victory May Be His Loss : Boxing: The former champion should say no mas to his comeback attempt and get out of the game before he loses it all. JIM LITKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS SPORTS WRITER
Winfield Bares Emotions in Farewell Letter to N.Y. From Associated Press
PREP NOTES / ROB FERNAS : Coach Surprised by Young Rolling Hills Team's Tie for Bay League Title ROB FERNAS
H. Cohen, 95, Ex-Owner of Pimlico, Dies From Associated Press
Giles' 7 RBIs Sparks Seattle Past Toronto From Associated Press
Plumer Hasn't Exactly Been Playing PattiCake JIM MURRAY
EAGLE LAKE : These Trout Are Not Only Tougher, They Are Better RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Women Lose Tennis Final
Westmont Assistant Hired by CC Irvine
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Filly Hot Novel Is in Tough Again JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Unbridled Takes a Slow Route to Pimlico : Horse racing: Derby winner arrives, but won't run on the Preakness track until Friday. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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