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What happened on April 04, 1991
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Left-Handers Die Younger, Study Finds THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Fresh-Picked Rhubarb That's Close at Hand KITTY MORSE, Kitty Morse is a free-lance writer and cookbook author living in Vista.
Studies Link Aflatoxin to Liver Cancer From The Washington Post
Downside or Upside : Ventura County's architectural profile is about to change. In the next two years, public officials will build a $63-million civic complex in Thousand Oaks and a $51-million county jail near Santa Paula--two of the largest government building projects here in recent history. The architects behind them are as different as the structures on their drawing boards. : Antoine Predock : * 'A cosmic modernist with an international reputation.' CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : College Transfer Rate Up
Montebello : Gang Diversion Task Force Lists Its Recommendations
Kingpin Is First to Face Death in U.S. Drug Law From Associated Press
Storybook Fund-Raiser for Library MARY LOU LOPER
Quietly Building a Following DIRK SUTRO
Inquiry Targets Ex-Official of 2-County Firefighter Local BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Orange Man Admits Guilt to Drug Role MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Ivy Substation Plan OKd
From Crank Calls : Collector Has Restored Hundreds of Antique Telephones NANCY SCHLESINGER
GETTING TO KNOW HIM : Jeff Joseph Has No Qualms About Exposing Himself DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
Gahr High's Bergeron Puts Emphasis on Fundamentals : Baseball: Even with a successful record, the coach has never lost sight of the basics. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming Right Up: More Crab and Ribs All Around BEVERLY BUSH SMITH
Books That Can Help Parents Understand Their Gay Children MARY YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her education column appears weekly in The Times
Pancakes, Crafts, Animals to Fill Downtown Street
Beverly Hills Approves Plan to Save Water : Drought: The city will seek a 20% cut in use, with progressive penalties for noncompliance. The March storms allowed the city to ease conservation goals. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Laotian Experts to Search for MIAs United Press International
Kaifu in O.C. for Talks Today With President LANIE JONES and TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dentist James P. Bowers, 87
First-Class Subways Out Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Hatfield to Limit Acceptance of Gifts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Rehabilitation Head Named From a Times Staff Writer
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON : Korbut Apparently Not Hurt by Fallout From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Suit Claims Firefighters Caused Plant Fire MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divorce: It's Time to Review Documents JEFFREY S. KLEIN, LOUIS M. BROWN
Rain's Golden Payoff : Poppies: Spring is expected to bring an abundance of wildflowers in the Antelope Valley. Tours are available at the reserve outside Lancaster. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : School Staff Cuts Approved
FAA Plan to Muffle Jet Sound Spurs Conflict on Local Rules ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Offer Pay Boost; Miners Reject It : Coal strike: Moscow agrees to double wages. The workers want more concessions. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Business Plans for U.S. Education BOB SIPCHEN
Claremont : Workshop on Depot Plan
MUSIC / SARA HICKMAN : Winning Pitch : The singer is on tour as the warm-up for Eric Johnson. Her album, 'Shortstop,' includes both folk and rock numbers. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Fans' Choices
City Clamps Down on Design, Size of Houses LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Curbs Iraq but Hussein Maintains Grip NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Killed, Friend Wounded in Shooting
Benefit Nets $13,500 for Playwrights BEA MAXWELL
Museum Board, Neighbors Start Mending Fences PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid Linked to 4 Islands, Japan Will Tell Soviets : Diplomacy: When Gorbachev visits, Tokyo will insist that Moscow recognize its sovereignty. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Assailed Over Bid to Bill U.S. for Study LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Pleasing Designs Also Have Pleasing Prices GERI COOK
Iraq Says Repairs Are Under Way at Shrines Associated Press
Maddox Out of Intensive Care; Had Heart Surgery Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Crew Relaxes as Liftoff Time Nears From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Santa Fe Springs : Consultant Will Study Need for New Cottage-Like Hotel
Plaintiffs Speak the Unspeakable
787 Put on Trial in Beijing Crackdown : China: A court official says most were accused of physical acts during the 1989 crushing of the pro-democracy movement in the capital. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MWD Considers Rolling Back Cuts : Rationing: March rains have increased the amount of water available to the district, officials say. If approved, deliveries would be reduced by 31% instead of 50%. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : Stalling Spins : Flight instructor Rich Stowell's book tells pilots how to avoid an error that is often fatal. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Fe Springs : Pipe for Reclaimed Water to Run Underneath School
Whittier : School Board Won't Spend $20,000 to Challenge Vote
Culver City : Transit Service Cited
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND THE DROUGHT : Azusa Plans 10% Water-Use Cut
Monrovia : Cost-Cutting Moves OKd
Governor Opens Door to Taxation of Services : Budget: Wilson says a proposal by Assembly Speaker Brown is fairer than higher levies on income. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Albanian Elections Less Than Free, Fair, Washington Asserts From Times Wire Services
For Rookies: Coming to Terms With the Game of Baseball CRAIG STANKE
Canadian Bank Hit by Mysterious Theft Associated Press
Appliances Conspire Against the Cook ZAN THOMPSON
Don't Forget Candidate
Kudos for Scholars
Water Quality Report Questioned
Beilenson's Finances
South El Monte : No Renewal of Club License
The Bells and Whistles : PHONE FEATURES CAROLINE LEMKE
Judge Gray to Retire, End O.C. Jail Oversight : Corrections: After 13 years of protecting inmates' constitutional rights, jurist will pass the chore to another judge. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount : Mulrooney Is Mayor for 3rd Time; Amaro Is Vice Mayor
Rationing Starts but Rains May Curtail Future Cuts LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN THE BALLPARK : Learning to Love Baseball, Even If You Hate the Game CRAIG STANKE
Garamendi Wins Fight on Prop. 103 : Insurance: Superior Court judge says he may scrap Gillespie's rollback standards and issue his own. Decision is due next week on how he may proceed. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 GIs Killed, 3 Hurt by Bomblets in S. Iraq Associated Press
Bush Vows to Use All Diplomatic Means to Help Rebels : Iraq: The State Department says the U.S. hopes to provide 'humanitarian aid' to civilian refugees. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Issues Strict Terms as It Votes Formal End to Iraq War : Truce: Baghdad's envoy denounces the resolution. The Security Council measure would install a peacekeeping force on the border, require reparations and oversee destruction of weapons. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Polish Broker Selling Soviet-Designed Tanks Reuters
Pasadena Seeking Ideas on How to Restore Devil's Gate : Recreation: What appears on maps as a large blue lake is now a nearly dry basin choked with debris. Many people hope it will again become a regional public park. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Joins in Star-Spangled 'Welcome Home' for Troops WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Stop Secret Deals'
Fryers Not Idle at Paradise Grill DAVID NELSON
Commerce : Bonds OKd to Pay for Work on 'Mixmaster' Intersection
Nation IN BRIEF : NEBRASKA : Bill to Pick Electors by District Gets OK From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kennedy and Friend Personalize the Bill of Rights PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Long Beach : Trucker Fined for Failing to Label Hazardous Waste
New Law Blocks Sale of 1,275 Guns So Far CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : UCLA Volleyball Tournament Draws Nation's Top Teams
FOR THE KIDS BIKING : The Right Path : Teacher Richard Abbott hopes that his new cycling club's treks will make youths too tired to get into trouble. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eco Centering SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
West Los Angeles : Teen Pregnancy Forum
Culver City : School Lunch Prices Rise
Bell Gardens : Alley Drug Route Through Park to Remain Barricaded
Pasadena Puts Hold on Plans to Save Water : Drought: Directors are split on two approaches. The city staff is ordered to form alternative plans by May 7. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powell, Schwarzkopf to Join N.Y. Parade Associated Press
Student's Bus Ride Home Inspires Play on Racial Tension : Drama: La-Keisha Howlett has turned her experiences into 'Black Talk.' The skits plead for racial tolerance. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Foragers : Economy: Hard times are pushing some members of the middle class to line up at supermarket dumpsters to look for food. Some say the discards are perfectly good. Others call them a health hazard. TAMAR MAHSHIGIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mahshigian is a Canoga Park writer. and
State Alleges Special-Ed Bias at 1 School in Montebello : Education: Officials say students are getting less class time than others and no chance to mingle or play with non-handicapped students. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : Fruit Disparagement Bill Passes House From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Punjabi Spices, Austere Ragas Among the Bare Essentials MAX JACOBSON
COLUMN ONE : Brutality: Hard Issue for Police : Has the videotape of the King beating exposed a dirty little secret? Or is the problem of excessive force being blown out of proportion? Experts differ sharply on the matter. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developers in Malibu Work to Beat the Ban : Construction: As the new city celebrates, builders defy its moratorium. Some see a field day for lawyers. SHAWN DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
To Tele-Frills : They Aren't Yet at End of the Line CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
March Storms Renew Life Along Arid Central Coast MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Way to Get Around
Firing School Librarians to Save Money Costly Decision JACK SMITH
Walesa Asks Economic Support but Western Europeans Resist JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Driven to Punish Dropouts
Pomona : Vote Deadline Upheld
Navy Investigation Finds Pervasive Sexual Harassment From The Washington Post
Generations: The Times of Our Lives : Books: By looking for patterns in the past, two unconventional historians say they can predict the future of American society. BETH ANN KRIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Panel to Confront Issue of Gates' Fate : Beating: Commission schedules closed-door meeting today to wrestle with what to do about embattled chief. RICHARD A. SERRANO and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Response to Anti-War Vote Is Mild, Democrats Feel : Politics: Some face issue head-on without getting unfavorable reaction. GOP plans to use it in campaign. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Miami Policemen Arrested in Beating Case From Reuters
Crowd of Fans Whoops It Up for Whoopi at Gala DAVID NELSON
O'Connor Renews Issue of Bias Against Catholicism : New York's cardinal accuses newspapers of 'bashing' his religion. Study concludes press depicts church, teachings as 'oppressive.' THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graham Greene Dies; One of Century's Great Writers : Literature: British expatriate's novels included 'The Power and the Glory' and 'Our Man in Havana.' FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claim of Rape at Kennedy Home Draws Media Swarm MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radical Changes in Health Care System Proposed CLAIRE SPIEGEL and IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Koreatown : Metro Rail Station Plans
BOOK REVIEW : The Baltic Everyman With No Way Out : THE GOOD REPUBLIC by William Palmer Viking $18.95, 300 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Charter Oak's Evans Is a Ball of Fire : Senior Outfielder Uses Her Speed, Skill to Earn Scholarship to UCLA MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Concedes Case Against Flake Is Flawed; Trial Ends From Associated Press
KEY CONDITIONS FOR CEASE-FIRE : Key conditions Iraq was asked to accept under the Security Council resolution declaring a permanent cease-fire in the Gulf War: Times Wire Services
Finally, GM Shows Its Muscle PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS : 'Steverino' : 111The Ventura County Writers Club will sponsor 'An Evening With Steve Allen' on Saturday in Camarillo. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Cuts Protested at $50,000 Rally WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arduous Rescue of Explorer in Cave Nears End MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shooting War : Film: Two Hancock Park homes served as movie locations so often that neighbors beefed. Now there's a moratorium on their use. CAROLYN RAMSAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Many Iraqis Fear Worst if U.S. Pulls Out : Outlook: Thousands of refugees in the south and POWs could be left defenseless against Hussein's forces. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor's Tactics Are Unfair, Gates Charges GLENN F. BUNTING and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hopping Mad : In Canada, Controversy Brews as Ontario Bans Sexist Beer Ads MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARCHITECTURE : Different--and Private--World Hides in Belly of the 'Blue Whale' AARON BETSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Aaron Betsky, a resident of West Hollywood, teaches and writes extensively about architecture
COLUMN ONE : Police Confront the Tough Issue of Brutality : Has the videotape of the King beating exposed a dirty little secret? Or is the problem of excessive force being blown out of proportion? Experts' opinions differ sharply. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raining on Their Gulf War Parade : Hollywood: The city and Chamber of Commerce awarded broadcast rights for the event to one station, KTLA-TV, whose vice president is also honorary mayor. At least one rival station is crying foul. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena's Cole Hogs the Spotlight, Gets Heat
Court Rules Long Beach Broke No Laws in Pike Project : Development: Ruling is the second such setback for environmentalists. Barring an appeal, construction could start late next year. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Mirada : Biola Initiates Exchange With Russian University
Good Cheers Just Part of the Tradition JAMES M. GOMEZ
Region : Shuttle Service Continues
Nation IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Kingpin Faces Death Under U.S. Drug Law From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beverly Hills to Try Again for Parcel Tax : Education: The levy to raise money for schools will be on the June 4 ballot for the third time. Last year's measure failed by four votes. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pat Russell: No Politics These Days : Election: The former city councilwoman will vote in the 6th District race--by absentee ballot. She is enjoying her life after City Hall. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driven Out : Homeless Blame Grand Prix for Eviction at Camp Site ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Civics Lesson for the Schools
La Verne : Assessment District Fees
Kenneth R. Parker, 61, Entertainment Reporter
Westwood : 6 on UCLA Faculty Honored
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : 'Today Art' : The works of four women are being displayed this month as part of a citywide salute to Latina artists. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knapp's Firing a Loss for Cerritos Citizens
A Lone House High Atop Rugged Ridgeline Is Center of Furor DOUG SMITH
Deaf Children Can Learn Dangers of Drugs With Video Curriculum
EARTHWATCH : It's a Natural : Natural gas, a cleaner, cheaper and plentiful auto fuel, is on the comeback road. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lauds Mayor's Courage
Friendly Aid : Support From Fellow Parents Can Ease Child-Raising Stress Maureen Brown, Maureen Brown is a writer and mother of four.
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Gentlemen, Set Your Traps, Ready . . . GO! : Education: Students at Placentia's Valencia High have vied in this mousetrap-powered race since 1982. MICHAEL CHEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Chen is a senior at Valencia High School, where he is news editor of El Tigre, the student newspaper, a member of student government and president of the National Honor Society chapter
Join A Computer User Group JANICE L. JONES
Unfinished Business : Only a City Section Title Will Satisfy Kheng Lim, Verdugo Hills Teammates After Last Season's Loss in the Volleyball Final GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE BOKSER : Series at Newport Museum Meets Composer in the Middle CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
GLENDALE ELECTION : CITY COUNCIL, SCHOOLS : Givens Voted In; Incumbents Get New Terms LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW MILANO II WEST : Cozy and Tasty : The warm atmosphere, large menu and well-prepared dishes attract young and older patrons. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART : Quilt Exhibit Stitches Tale of Craft's Survival ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : In Vivid Pastel : Theodore Lukits infused his landscapes--now at the Carnegie Museum--with vibrant color. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Favorite Thing RODNEY BOSCH
THEATER REVIEW: 'THE GRANNY' : Belly Laughs : A comedy about an old woman whose family can't afford to feed her is hilarious commentary on Argentine politics. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Offering Sound Information About Illnesses DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now Is Time to Beat the Crowds at Local Campgrounds : Parks: The off-season, October through April, allows campers to avoid crowds while they admire the sights. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Supported for Firing of Knapp
Jurors Blame City for Man's Broken Arm : Police: The panel hears testimony on how much money to award to a diabetic involved in a confrontation with a Glendale officer. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cerritos City Manager Was Never Available
COL NOTEBOOK : U. S. Champion Reilly Loses Decision to Soviet in Boxing Competition GARY KLEIN
Alhambra Hires Black Fire Chief in Face of Lawsuit IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Pick a Team, Any Team You Pin Your Hopes On
Night of Tall Tales at Peg Leg Liars Contest HANK GARFIELD
What's in a Name? Just Ask the Board, uh, Council : Pasadena: Directors OK title change but proposal to limit terms is rejected. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Publishing Is Child's Play : Magazines: Slick-covered Debut boasts celebrity interviews--and an editorial staff of 7- to 12-year-olds. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View.
Downside or Upside : Ventura County's architectural profile is about to change. In the next two years, public officials will build a $63-million civic complex in Thousand Oaks and a $51-million county jail near Santa Paula--two of the largest government building projects here in recent history. The architects behind them are as different as the structures on their drawing boards. : Chuck Boxwell : * 'The inmate needs to know who's running this jail.' CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTD Studies 2 Glendale Routes for Electric Bus Service
Diamond Bar : 2-Wheeled Traffic Control
Who in Hollywood Gets 'The Big Picture'? TED JOHNSON
Taste Maker : Cooking: Someone's in the kitchen with chef John Rodriguez. Actually, he's teaching a dozen or so students how to slice, stir, broil and bake. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILM : Deep in the Art of 'Paris, Texas' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Home Teaching : Maria Boire gives developmentally disabled children a nurturing place in which to learn skills of daily life. ELAINE WALDORF GEWIRTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Philadelphia Story's Happy Ending JANICE L. JONES
TRAFFIC COURT : Beating the Rap : Armed with Latin phrases and the knowledge of innocence, a trip to Traffic Court becomes a legal adventure. * This week's Reluctant Novice is free-lance writer Philip Brandes.
WATER-LOGGED LEGENDS : Ghostly Images and Bizarre Tales Officially Board the Queen Mary in a New Tour MARY ANNE PEREZ, Mary Anne Perez is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
THEATER REVIEW 'SWEENEY TODD' : Dark Humor : The Conejo Players rendition of the 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street' has less blood than other versions, but it is a must-see. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : On Location : There's still time to purchase tickets for tours of Big Sky Movie Ranch in Simi Valley. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monrovia : Mobile Recreation Programs
Little League Plan for Park Tees Off Pop Warner Fans MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red-Hot Blues : Guitarist Debbie Davies is a standout 'in a man's world.' Her crowded schedule includes a Ventura performance Saturday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valente Again Rejected in Bid to Become Mayor MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Is Ruled Incompetent in Murder Case : Courts: Judge orders Victoria Madeira, who is accused of killing her mother, to be sent to a mental facility. She could be tried at a later date.
Music Amphitheater Is Invited to Join Third Street Promenade : Santa Monica: The council OKs a 393-seat venue despite worries that the area is becoming a party center. DENNIS ROMERO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bruins' Kelly Finds His Spot : Volleyball: After redshirt season, he rises to become one of UCLA's top players. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Star Fitting : Chance for TV Spot Turns Men Into Model Contestants PATT MORRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Charges Against Mortician to Be Dropped : Trial: No traces of poison were found in the victim's remains. Funeral director David Sconce was accused of killing his rival with oleander in 1985. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$350,000 Theft by Unionist Alleged : Crime: A county fire captain, recently defeated as treasurer of his local, is suspected of embezzling the money during his 10 years in office. BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
2 Aboard Hand-Built Plane Die in Fiery Crash : Santa Paula: The craft strikes pavement and skids into a golf cart. A witness watches helplessly as the pilot tries to escape the cockpit. CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Escondido Picks Firm to Devise Its Water Reclamation System JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Broader Disclosure Rules Under Study THIA BELL
Calls Mishandled in Test of 911 by Deafness Council : Emergencies: Group conducts checks after a police operator mistakenly hangs up on a caller. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$65-Million Mall Project in Torrance Is Approved ELKA WORNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Hurt While Trying to Make Bottle Rockets
Bystanders Capture Man Held in Assault
How to Improve L.A. Schools : Three Times' endorsements for Tuesday's citywide election
CAMARILLO : Budget Cuts May Close College Center GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Lottery Results
Judge Spares City $28 Million by Not Requiring Special Sewage Treatment BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yes, We Have No Bananas
O.C. PLATFORM : Permits for Pets RUTH FRANKEL, A group of Orange County animal-rights proponents recently proposed a county law , similar to one in effect in San Mateo County, that would require permits to own dogs and cats that were not spayed or neutered. RUTH FRANKEL, president of the Animal Assistance League of Orange County, told The Times: and
Agencies Cleared in Deaths of 2 Men : Law enforcement: The district attorney's office urges the Sheriff's Department and CHP to reexamine methods used to subdue suspects. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE: THE BUSH/KAIFU SUMMIT : A Japan That Actually May Say No : Growing Apart DAVID ARASE, David Arase is an assistant professor of government at Pomona College. and
YORBA LINDA : Law to Be Sought for Council-Term Limit TED JOHNSON
6 Hospitalized After Fire Sends Fumes Through Shopping Center
Delay of New System Keeps Libraries Open
District Rejects Water Request for Proposed Landfill HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Bankers Learn What to Do in a Robbery KAREN McKEAN
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE: THE BUSH/KAIFU SUMMIT : A Japan That Actually May Say No : Healthy at the Core YUKIO OKAMOTO, Yukio Okamoto, president of Okamoto Associates, was a long-time diplomat in the Japanese Foreign Ministry. and
School Board's Plans for Opinion Poll Challenged
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OXNARD : Parents Protest Plan to Cut 13 Specialists GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Builder Promises El Cortez Courtrooms by Fall ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE: THE BUSH/KAIFU SUMMIT : A Japan That Actually May Say No : Deja Vu and Disaster GLEN S. FUKUSHIMA, Glen S. Fukushima is an American businessman based in Tokyo. From 1985 to 1989 he directed Japanese affairs at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
OJAI : 6 Programs Win Shares of U.S. Grant THIA BELL
Man Must Pay $15,000 in Window-Breaking Spree
Another Try to Bridge Ribbon Problem Set MONICA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Disneyland Honors Nonprofit Groups ANITA M. CAL
4 Gunmen Rob Hermosa Pizzeria
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE: THE BUSH/KAIFU SUMMIT : A Japan That Actually May Say No : A Battle in Common STEVEN C. CLEMONS, Steven C. Clemons is executive director of the Japan America Society of Southern California. and
Cause of Death Unknown for Man, 83, Found Buried
A Summit Aimed at Keeping Two Friends From Colliding : Bush and Kaifu meet in Newport to get U.S.-Japan relations back on track
Woman Gets Probation in Theft
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Lot of Confusion on Measure J
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE: THE BUSH/KAIFU SUMMIT : A Japan That Actually May Say No : Kaifu's Vulnerable KAN ITO, Kan Ito is the editor of Inside Japan, a newsletter published in Arlington, Va
City Council Defeats Curbs on Leaf Blowers
State Revokes License of Board-and-Care Home
Man Ordered to Pay $15,000 in Window-Smashing Spree JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharpton's Visit
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Candidate Deserved Better
'A Little Skulduggery' by Wilmington Board
Care in State Nursing Homes
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Spring Break in Palm Springs
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 97-Year-Old Found Dead by Neighbors ELIZABETH HOWTON
College Board Studies Altering Boundaries of Ely's District JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officer Wounds Man Carrying Shotgun
Agency to Weigh Exempting Oxnard From Water Cuts SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS / 6TH DISTRICT : Galanter Challenged on Issue of Growth JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Scouts Claimed 1,800 Phantom Members ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spring Break in Palm Springs
Students Decry Police Actions : Demonstrations: Black protesters at Cal State Northridge say they identify with Rodney G. King. They also call for chief's ouster. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 32, Charged in Studio City Killing
Canyon Preserve Reopens to Pedestrians
UCI Librarian in Bias Inquiry Is Quitting Post KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : 'Cabinet' Will Seek Funds for Canyon GEBE MARTINEZ
Robbery Suspect Leaves Calling Card : Burbank: Police say he got $100 from a fast-food clerk and then dropped his ID outside while fleeing. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Day the City Stood Still AL MARTINEZ
Settlement Reached in Suit Over Police File : Civil rights: Council still must approve $450,000 payment to activist who accused a high LAPD official of using the information against him during a Pasadena election. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family of Injured Woman Settles Torrance Suit DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharpton's Visit
The House
Council Backs Program to Recycle Old Cars
COSTA MESA : 'Freedom Shrine' to Be Dedicated MARY ANNE PEREZ
Reagan and Walesa
Council Approves MGM Ranch Development : Thousand Oaks: A Planning Commission recommendation to reject the plan is overridden. Environmentalists fear encroachment on wildlife and ancient Indian sites. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : 5% Election Turnout Is Normal LIORA FORMAN
Ruling Clears Long Beach in Allowing Huge Project
'Ashamed' of Lawndale for Yahweh Decision
ELECTIONS / INGLEWOOD : 3 Incumbents Win Big; 1 Runoff Ahead MARC LACEY and KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MOORPARK : Panel Backs Plan for City's 1st Hotel GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Spring Break in Palm Springs
No Way to Go but Up : Rescue: Firefighters pull man from chimney where he became wedged during a wee-hours visit to his ex-girlfriend's home. ELIZABETH HOWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : High Court to Rule on School Property KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
Redondo Moves to Sell Off Land Sought by Residents STEVE HIRANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Testimony About Photo Changed EDWARD J. BOYER and NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Upholds Tee-Off Rights of Seasonal Visitors : Leisure World: The community's board wants to 'start the healing process,' but homeowners may appeal. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worker Wins $386,500 in Job-Harassment Case DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once-In-a-While Comic Opts for Support Roles HERBERT J. VIDA
COLUMN LEFT : Back to Propping Up Saddam : As we learn about the Gulf War's start and its aftermath, 'victory' looks ever more hollow. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
Maria Miceli; Italian Cook
ANAHEIM : Barrier Compromise Meant to Cut Traffic LISA MASCARO
City Sues Landowners Over Rejection of Offer : Roadways: Santa Clarita can now seize the properties through the power of eminent domain. It seeks to widen the busiest streets. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH TUSTIN : No EIR Ordered on Incorporation Issue SHANNON SANDS
CHP to Use Radar in Antelope Valley
Spring Break in Palm Springs
Latino Named Inglewood Fire Chief
Pair Accused of Mobile-Home Sales Fraud TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Challenge Raised to SDSU's Arena Plans MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Not Giving Up HARRY SHABAZIAN, HARRY SHABAZIAN teaches in the continuation program at Boyle Heights High School in East Los Angeles. For the last five years, he and a group of students from the school have completed the grueling 26.2-mile L.A. Marathon. Most of the runners are minorities and have been in trouble for everything from gang fighting to selling narcotics to cutting class. Shabazian told The Times: and
SAN CLEMENTE : Foothill Corridor Changes Proposed LEN HALL
Crimes By Area Covered By The Los Angeles Police Department
Video Beating
ROSE VALLEY : Climber Injured After 20-Foot Fall THIA BELL
IRVINE : Archeologist to Talk About Digs in India
OXNARD : Boy, 14, Wounded in Drive-By Shooting CAROL WATSON
Old Tune on Jordan Ranch
Grossmont Hospital OKs Sharp Affiliation LINDA MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phoenix Officials Arrest Murder Suspect : Homicide: Detectives say the 29-year-old man was with the victim, who has not yet been identified, in an Anaheim bar. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Stanton Official Given Waste Post SHANNON SANDS
Judge William P. Gray to Retire After 25 Years
'Absolutely Not,' Accused Says to Satanic Charges HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Students to Pay for Parking in Fall
Why Sewage Flowed Unchecked for 2 Days Remains a Mystery LESLIE KEESLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Beating, Will Testify on Alleged Death Plot
2 Qualifying Tests Offered for Prospective Lifeguards
3 Acquitted of Arson Despite Videotape of Fire GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Unveiling: Invitation to Interpret LYNDA NATALI
SANTA ANA : A Mural Is Re-Created, Dedicated GREG HERNANDEZ
Public Defenders Refuse Access to Client Files Despite New Law : Prop. 115: Attorney is cited for contempt. He says defendants' rights are threatened. Prosecutors vow to keep pressing for information. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Orders Newport Clinic to Close : Medicine: State authorities say the operator practices without a license, using a physician to front for him. JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Claim Says Sheriff's Department Is Racist CAROL WATSON
Court Is Asked to Cap Populations at All Five Jails : Crowding: Officials warn that an expansion of the inmate ceilings beyond the main jail will result in many more early releases of prisoners. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Man Burned in Fire at Mushroom Farm GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Injured Man Sues Police Department
Two Slain in Pacific Beach Home : Homicide: Investigators say the middle-aged man and woman may have been victims of a burglary attempt. RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : City Hesitant to Back Study of Child Care TED JOHNSON
Park Absolved in Death of Trainer JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cultural Panel Chief Urged to Resign Over Residency PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Stink Bomb' in Times Lobby Prompts Evacuation of 1,000
L.A. Police to Experiment With Use of Video Camera in Patrol Car ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Agency Accuses High School District of Race Discrimination KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS : 4 Candidates Trade Barbs, Accusations in Final Forum GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Blames Pilot Error in Air Crash : Investigation: Radar tapes indicate one of the P-3 Orions flew upward into the other, causing the collision that killed 27. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Joy of Bringing Life Into the World PERRY C. RIDDLE, Rosemarie Arevalo was a young girl in Switzerland when an addition to her family aroused her curiosity and inspired a career. She has worked as a registered nurse at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Panorama City for nearly 14 years. Arevalo and her husband, Cesar, live in Van Nuys. and
PIRU : Residents Question Low-Income Project STEPHANIE STASSEL
ANAHEIM : Council OKs Plan to Cut Water Use LISA MASCARO
County IN BRIEF : LOS ANGELES : Man Charged in Studio City Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oxnard District Redraws Boundaries of Schools to Save Money ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mobil Oil Is Asked to Speed Inspection of Its Storage Tanks : Environment: Citing a need to reduce the risk of ground water pollution, the state asks for a new leak-detection and repair plan at Torrance plant. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jazzman Jimmy Noone Dies of Heart Seizure DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Bradley-Gates DMZ : Civic Center Mall Between City Hall, Parker Center Abuzz With Talk About Rift SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Police Officers OK Pay Package Terms JOHN PENNER
OXNARD : 8 Students Expelled Over Fight in Gym ADRIANNE GOODMAN
ENTERTAINMENT
J.R. and 'Dallas' to Ride Into the Sunset : Television: CBS cancels the prime-time soap opera after 13 years. The final episode will air May 3. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Hotel': Room for Improvement SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Radio Stations Fault Rating Firm on Hispanic Issue : Listener: Executives call Arbitron's measurements 'a joke.' Millions of dollars in advertising revenue are at stake. KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Transitions Company Flirts With Frenzy at LACE LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Art Reviews KRISTINE McKENNA and * G. Ray Hawkins Gallery: 910 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica; to April 27; (213)-394-5558. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Ghost' Closing In on No. 1 Spot DENNIS HUNT
STAGE REVIEW : 'Wounds': A Call for Decency ROBERT KOEHLER
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art Reviews CATHY CURTIS and * Asher/Faure Gallery: 612 N. Almont Drive, (213) 271-3665, to April 17. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art Reviews CATHY CURTIS and * Roy Boyd Gallery: 1547 10th St., Santa Monica, (213) 394-1210, to April 20. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Emerson Quartet Plays at Performing Arts Center : The concert gathers steam as it progresses--beginning with Mozart, ending with late Beethoven--and doesn't let up until the last note of the encore. TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Men of Letters : Notes Between NEA Chief, Senator Reveal Political Arm-Twisting Behind Arts Crisis ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Male Bonding in 'Girl in Every Port' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You May Have to Travel to See 'Meet Me in St. Louis' NANCY CHURNIN
ART REVIEWS : A Chronicle of the American West's Betrayal KRISTINE McKENNA and * Jan Kesner Gallery: 164 N. La Brea, Hollywood; to May 4; (213) 938-6834. Closed Suns and Mons.
Art Reviews KRISTINE McKENNA and * Dorothy Goldeen Gallery, 1547 9th St., Santa Monica; to May 11; (213) 458-3368. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
MUSIC REVIEW : The Real Schickele Stands Up in Brentwood DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Future of Art Topic of Teleconference
Long Beach Benefit to Feature Musafia
JAZZ REVIEW : Santamaria Has the Beat DON HECKMAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Mary Black's Folk Goes Pop STEVE HOCHMAN
They Always Look on the Blight Side : Folk: Clive Gregson and Christine Collister, who play the Coach House tonight, hit at the heart of bittersweet reality in their songs. But so far, mainstream fame is not a reality. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC: Label Teams New Talent With Jazz Masters : New Jazz Talent Goes Out for a Spin With the Greats : Music: A San Diegan is doubling his chances for success by releasing works of jazz masters along with that of promising newcomers. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Oscars for Comedies? You're Joking PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quartet Changed for UCSD Series
STAGE REVIEW : 'Sister George' Without the Distractions RAY LOYND
Still Wearing a Label of Independence : Rock: X co-leader Exene Cervenka and Dream Syndicate alum Steve Wynn are carving new musical paths with their solo careers--and they find themselves back with an independent record company. JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Museum Offers Classes for Children and Adults CATHY CURTIS
'Equal Justice' Targets Black-Korean Strife : Television: Producer Thomas Carter, himself black, says next week's episode is intended to stimulate dialogue about an ongoing problem. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
Diet Shakes: A Lot of Froth? CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Molding to Perfection JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Another Approach: Fat Substitutes TONI TIPTON
Hold the Hype JONATHAN GOLD
EXPRESS LINE : Shortcake Buscuits: Short Work DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Sweet--and Low ABBY MANDEL
Chicken With Lemon ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Flavors--Low Fat : These desserts look and taste like high-fat treats. They're not. : Sweet Dreams? TONI TIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skinny Sweets: The Real Thing : Nutrition: Traditional ingredients combine to produce desserts with texture, taste but little fat. TONI TIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Great White Souffle ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Wine in New Bottles DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Remove Shell Before Eating CHARLES PERRY
Local Sourdough; Bargain Produce BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOME COOK : The Thrill of the Popover MARION CUNNINGHAM
Good Egg, Low Cholesterol in the Light-Style Frittata ROSE DOSTI and DEBORAH, KIDUSHIM-ALLEN
The Steamy Appeal of Artichokes MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are the authors of five microwave cookbooks. and
Big Flavors--No Fat : These desserts look and taste like high-fat treats. They're not. : Or Empty Promises? DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rating the Low-Fat Cake Mixes TONI TIPTON
SPORTS
Evans to Leave Stanford to Train for '92 Olympics : Swimming: After winning 800-meter freestyle at U.S. Spring Nationals, she says decision to quit school based on new NCAA restrictions on training time. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britton on the Beam After a Slow Start : Walk-On Gymnast at UCLA Took Circuitous Route to the Top Flight JANE HUANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK : Injuries Leave Chapman's Tennis Team Reeling MARTIN BECK
NBA ROUNDUP : Olajuwon Puts Rockets Back on Course, 102-86 DAN HAFNER
West Division Title Not in the Bag Yet
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues
Cal State Fullerton, Houston to Meet in Basketball MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Malone Takes Over, Making Clippers Fall Short From Associated Press
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
ANGELS : Final Tuneup Shows Finley Still Misfiring HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Whalers Turn Tables on Bruins DAN HAFNER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Missed Opportunities Spell Defeat for Gulls From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MOTOR RACING : Smith Drives for Blind in Second ARS Season
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues
Valley's Clarke Again Records Personal Best in Heptathlon JOHN ORTEGA
EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Bad Bounces Help Esperanza Recover for 6-5 Comeback Victory Over Katella ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona Considers Bonvicini for Women's Basketball Coach PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Kings Know the Pressure Is on Them : NHL playoffs: Glad to have won title, they remain wary of Canucks, who have made trades to shore up weaknesses. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race Runs North KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Witt, an Amateur, Pushes Arias to Limit From Associated Press
It's Derby That Rises in West JIM MURRAY
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Aragon, Channel Islands Rebound Again KIRBY LEE
Metro Conference Adding Three Schools From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC Squeezes Golden West in Softball
DODGERS : Starting Lineup Begins Hitting Its Stride BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympic Festival Isn't Easy Sell in Los Angeles : Athletics: Already the home of two previous Olympics, Southland has demanding sports public. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Should One Sign Before Time? : Pro football: Tagliabue is being asked to rule whether collegians should be offered contracts before they are drafted. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Best Man Available for All Those Jobs May Be a Woman GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Brison, Back at San Fernando, to Regain Athletic Eligibility JOHN LYNCH
City Section Tightens Transfer Regulations : Eligibility: Athletes must sit out one year of varsity competition if enrolled at a school outside attendance area. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Smith Drives for Blind in Second ARS Season
List Pared to Four; UCI Meets Again With Arizona's Evans ROBYN NORWOOD
Evans Quits Stanford to Train for Olympics From Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. City Section Gets Tough With Transfer Students : High schools: Tightening of rules designed to prevent coaches from recruiting athletes. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If They Turn His Water Off, He Can Go Jump in the Lake JERRY CROWE
He Turns Mound Into a Mountain : At 6-10, Batters Look Up to Seattle Left-Hander Randy Johnson ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING NOTES : Lucky Anglers to Be Rewarded in Halibut Derby DAN STANTON
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Johnson Is Wooden Winner as College Basketball's Best GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Laguna Beach Swats Depleted Estancia MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campbell Hall's Jackson Loses Job : Prep basketball: Coach who led team to 24-5 record will fight school's decision. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Baseball Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : University Takes Command of Sea View Tennis Race by Beating Corona del Mar KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Area Football Players to Play in Shrine Game
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
West Torrance Romps to Victory Over North GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Area Quartet Dominates 100 Meters : Track: Only three will be able to compete in state meet, however. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CLU's Hill Posts 100th Baseball Win
SANTA ANITA : Olympic Prospect May Miss Match BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Couldn't Get Into Game, So He Got Out of It : Baseball: Playing skills of Jason Parsons, a former standout at La Quinta High, are undermined by internal turmoil that even he has trouble explaining. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson May Get $8.15 Million : White Sox: They sign Bo, who will reportedly make $700,000 even if he never plays baseball again. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOOLS OF THE TRADES : Being a Good Scout : Baseball: Joe McIlvaine would rather look for players than just about anything else. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Caso's Brand of Torrid Hitting Is to Capistrano Valley's Liking TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Again Wins Grudge Match With Royal JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Sisco Extends Hitting Streak, but Titans Defeated by Pepperdine in Baseball, 3-2
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Kernen Gets Ribbing for Taking Tumble
Baskett 5th in Swimming Nationals
Escape FROM New York : Life Begins at 39 for Dave Winfield With George Steinbrenner and Yankees Behind Him HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Waves Goodby to Hawks Before They Waive Goodby to Him From Associated Press
Baseball Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Pepperdine Pitcher Has Made an Orel Commitment GARY KLEIN
High School Roundup
Harbor College Is Expected to Name Warren Basketball Coach ROB FERNAS
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Brown's Heroics in Eighth Cap El Modena's Victory Over Santa Ana Valley, 5-4
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Comiskey Park Falling Before Wrecking Ball
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Gil, Castle Park Win Battle With Hilltop After Silva Leaves Game JIM LINDGREN
Carmichael Comes Home to Roam CSUN Secondary : College football: Former Granada Hills High defensive back transfers to Northridge for his senior season. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE TENNIS : No. 2 USC Men Rally to Beat No. 1 UCLA SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brett Is Name of the Game : El Segundo's Brett Newell Is Named After Another Former Standout at the School, George Brett CHUCK BOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES : Nolte Wins Spot in Padre Rotation BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cooper's Plan for Majors Lacked One Minor Thing DAVE DISTEL
SKIING : Being a Pro Finally Is Profitable BOB LOCHNER
BUSINESS
Compaq to Buy Into Computer Graphics Firm : Deals: The 13% stake in Silicon Graphics is expected to give both firms a big boost in the workstation market. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compaq to Buy Into Computer Graphics Firm : Deals: The 13% stake in Silicon Graphics is expected to give both a boost in the workstation market. From Associated Press
Retail / Tourism
Boskin Sees Economic Rebound : Economy: The chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers also says the Fed could cut interest rates without fueling inflation. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Distributed Logic Back in the Black
A Laser Printer That's Truly Versatile LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Retail / Tourism
Pacesetter Says It's Losing Money, Will Halt Projects MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archive Still Struggles a Year After Merger : Computers: Analysts say, however, that the Costa Mesa firm is making progress after acquiring Cipher Data Products. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Billion-Dollar Plan Launched by Fannie Mae : Real estate: The employer-assisted home purchasing plan should especially help buyers in Los Angeles and Orange counties. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pioneer Case to Remain in Chapter 11 Court GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail / Tourism
Ultrasystems Lease Complicated by Plan to Sell Firm MICHAEL FLAGG
After Ingesting a Rival, Archive Has an Aftertaste : Acquisition: The firm has had to integrate Cipher's 1,700 employees with its own 1,600, meld product lines and generate cash. It's making progress but the jury is still out. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Accepts NBC's Bid for Troubled FNN JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Hopes to Mend Fences at Summit Talks : Diplomacy: Prime Minister Kaifu seeks to end apprehension over many issues at his meeting with President Bush today in Newport Beach. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kaufman & Broad a Partner in Parisian Venture : Construction: The consortium will build the largest office complex in France. The project is expected to be worth $1.7 billion when completed. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oshkosh Truck Gets Pact
European High-Tech Policy a Poor Model MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Storybook Success Slowing : Competition Hits Advanced Marketing Services CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
L.A. Gear Has $12.5-Million Quarterly Loss From a Times Staff Writer
Small Business Gets Help Complying With Environmental Law : Regulation: Government-sponsored pilot program at Fullerton College offers specialized counseling and referrals. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Judge Accepts NBC's $115-Million Bid for Troubled FNN : Media: Dow Jones-Westinghouse bid of same value is rejected. Decision now goes to FTC. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Regulator May Be a Defendant in Lincoln S&L Case JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer News
North American Talks Concern Japan : Commerce: A pact between Canada, the United States and Mexico would have wide-ranging repercussions for Tokyo. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DMV Shuts Down Alleged Vehicle Subleasing Scam ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RETAIL / TOURISM : Fraternity Brothers Base New Business on a Sound Idea
New Paper Will Make a Run at Racing Form BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Market Near Airport Is Perking Up : Real estate: A big tenant has signed a Koll Co. lease for 87,000 square feet. An ever bigger one, the Resolution Trust Corp., is shopping for 200,000 square feet. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Sharply Devalue Ruble in Move to Crush Currency Black Market MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Blue Chips Hit by Selling Wave; Dow Off 18.32 From Times Staff and Wire Services
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