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What happened on February 12, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEWS : Jack Butler: Uncovering Hidden Social Issues By Suvan Geer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Many Notes, Few Ideas From Pianist Viardo By Daniel Cariaga
Music Reviews : Amadeus Trio in Mozart Program By Herbert Glass
TV Reviews : 'Doing Time': Little News From the Big House By Robert Koehler
TV Reviews : 'Not of This World': A Monster of a Slug By Chris Willman
Soaps Sending Spain Down Drain? : Television: Millions wile away their long lunch hours with serials from Latin America. Some sociologists are worried about the demise of Spanish culture. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Love Song to the Troops : Nearly 100 Hollywood Celebrities Show Their Support With 'Voices That Care' By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Combat Artist on a Mission : Art: Marine Corps reservist Keith McConnell reports for duty in the Gulf with pencils, a sketch book and a camera. He's out to capture life on the front lines. By Shauna Snow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Classified Ads Get a New Look on Cable By Rick Sherwood, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The War's Impact By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Sinatra Still Chairman of the Board : His career can be measured in decades. The Long Beach concert showed his sound withstands the test of time. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Musicians to Inaugurate Health-Benefit Plan : Welfare: 'Grammy Week' starts tonight with a dinner to raise seed money for a new program for uninsured members of the music industry. By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE : 'Sleeping,' 'L.A.' Knock 'Home' Out By Pat H. Broeske, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Nobody's Laughing About 'Lucy' : Television: CBS' film, which aired Sunday, delved into delicate matters in Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's lives. Not everyone was pleased but the movie got 26% of the audience in big cities. By Rick Du Brow
MUSIC REVIEW : Down Under Theme Fails to Surface : Concert: It was difficult to discern a distinctive Australian component in a chamber concert devoted to new music from Australia and New Zealand, part of a six-day festival at San Diego State University. By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alto Saxman McPherson to Play the Grant Hotel By Dirk Sutro
Graves Work Not Going to Hospital After All : Philanthropy: The donors have placed 'Laciniform' instead in Newport Harbor Art Museum, where they believe patrons have more access to it. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER : Waiting in the Wings : The new Irvine Civic Light Opera will get a chance to prove itself Thursday with its first production, 'Evita.' By Jan Herman
MUSIC REVIEW : Met Contralto Gives Recital in Fullerton By Bruce Burroughs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Debussy Trio Performs in Laguna Beach By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : A Valuable Lesson From Four Freshmen : The group, though not as fresh as it once was, could teach today's pop stars something about making music. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Beatty Keeps Sister 'on Hold' From Times Wire Services
'No Leading Man,' 'King Ralph' Insists \o7 Associated Press\f7
Walters' Special Helps ABC Stay in First Place From United Press International
Short Takes : Ball-Arnaz: Stormy and Loving From Times Wire Services
NEWS
Whittaker Electronic Systems in Simi Valley won a $996,209...
Repairs Keep L.A.'s Boat Out of Water but Officials at Sea : City government: La Mer, a vessel meant to sample water in Santa Monica Bay, sleeps seven, has two staterooms and three bathrooms. It has absorbed $5.5 million and five years of work, but it has never been in operation. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Just War' or Just War?
'Just War' or Just War?
Martinez Column
Textbook on Islam
Mideast War
The Justness of Gulf War
The Justness of Gulf War
Snakes
The Justness of Gulf War
The Justness of Gulf War
The Justness of Gulf War
The Justness of Gulf War
Textbook on Islam
World IN BRIEF : CZECHOSLOVAKIA : Gorbachev Calls for Warsaw Pact Talks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAN : Millions Celebrate Islamic Revolution From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : American Consulate Opening in Ukraine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rookie Becomes First L.A. Policewoman Slain on Job : Crime: Her partner shoots to death the gunman, an illegal immigrant. Gates lashes out at the INS. By Leslie Berger and Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bilingual Pupils Held To Do Well By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Campaign to Go On Awhile, Bush Says; Silent on Land War : Strategy: White House worries that Iraqi reports of civilian casualties could risk support for allies. No decision on timing of ground assault has been made, official indicates. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter Hawley Stores File for Bankruptcy : Retailing: West's biggest department chain is crippled by debt. Officials plan comeback but obstacles are many. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Finally Opening Consulate in Ukraine : Diplomacy: Afghan invasion stalled action. The move is sign of importance of huge Soviet republic. From Associated Press
The Broadway: Bright History, Uncertain Future By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : School Puts a Price on Parents' Interest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Rejects 'Truth-in-Ads' Ballot Measure By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Forbidden Words on Campus : For decades, denial of free speech has provoked college protests. But now schools are split as student codes limit expression--at least when racial or sexual issues are involved. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Cigarette Blamed for Cabaret Fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Allied Planes Stacked Up for Runs on Iraqi Targets : Air war: Pilots must wait their turn to deliver bombs. There are 5,800 takeoffs and landings in one day. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather Clears, Allies Step Up Bombing Raids By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : BERKELEY : Mayoral Candidates Spend $350,000 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disney Buys 23 Acres Near Its Amusement Park for $30 Million By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disaster Area in Counties Hit by Freeze Declared By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now That's a House of a Different Color By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Grieve Over Death in the Family By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racial Slur Divides Quiet Bay Area Town : Northern California: The mayor of Pinole admits repeating a derogatory term used by a local merchant. Some community members call for his ouster. By Christopher Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends, Colleagues Recall Officer's Sense of Duty By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
31% Cut Asked in Southland's Water Supplies : Drought: MWD panel reacts to official's description of 'an emergency situation.' Full board is scheduled to act on recommendation today. By John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DROP THE KNIFE! You've got your egg slicer, your apple... By Carla Rivera and Jeffrey Perlman
Disney Acquiring Land Near Park : Development: The company reportedly will soon announce plans for a new Anaheim facility. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Boosts Bilingual Education By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OFF THE RAILS: The proposed high-speed train to carry... By Carla Rivera and Jeffrey Perlman
NO RESPECT . . . : Is UC Irvine the Rodney Dangerfield of... By Carla Rivera and Jeffrey Perlman
. . . AND NO FUTURE? These kinds of comparisons don't play... By Jeffrey Perlman and Carla Rivera
31% Cut Asked in Southland's Water Supplies : Drought: The MWD panel reacts to an official's description of 'an emergency situation.' The full board is scheduled to act on the recommendation today. By John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lithuanians Now Expect Bolder Turn in U.S. Policy : Baltic: Landsbergis says Bush suggested independence vote and he should issue a stern warning to Moscow. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunmen Kill 14 in Ambush in S. Africa : Racial violence: 29 are hurt in attack on 2 buses. It's the worst case of black factional fighting since the peace accord. Inkatha officials blame the ANC. From United Press International
Witness Against Mrs. Mandela Kidnaped By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Day in the Gulf
Daily Military Briefings: A Mixture of Substance and Smoke : Media: The sessions are part news update, part propaganda, part verbal combat and part war college. They are as integral to Desert Storm as air sorties and border skirmishes. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westland Lynx 3
Culture: The Valentine Rush
Gulf Weather
Official Says Iraq May Have Land Mines That Release Nerve and Mustard Gases : Defenses: Many of the weapons could be made of hard-to-detect plastics. By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany Gives Israel Aid for Scud Damage Reuters
Directing The AIR WAR
Cease-Fire Ruled Out by Iraq Before 'Total Victory Is Achieved' : Propaganda: Baghdad Radio broadcast marks continuing intransigence in the face of a widening war. By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guerrillas Join the Allies
Religion: Muslim Prayers
Words on the War
CNN Evacuated in Bomb Threat Associated Press
Gulf's Fishing Industry Is All but Wiped Out by Oil Spill : Environment: Bahrain appeals for international help to fight the slick. Damage is expected to persist for years. : \o7 "Why risk fishing in dangerous waters, when you can live safely ashore." --\f7 Arabic proverb By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV AND THE GULF WAR : Now Actors Try to Steal Gulf Scene By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Iraq Leaks Content of Talks With U.N. Chief : Diplomacy: Perez de Cuellar reportedly reassured Hussein that Bush 'desperately' sought peaceful way out. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Update
In Paris
Israel's Arens Visits Bush, Tells of Nation's War Losses : Diplomacy: A second Cabinet member prepares to call as a survey indicates that American public has warmed toward Israel. By James Gerstenzang and Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Angelenos Go to Israel to Show Their Support : Reaction: The visitors include Councilman Yaroslavsky and Dist. Atty. Reiner. Others are spending three weeks as volunteers. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Kuwait
Israel Army Vents Its Frustration in S. Lebanon : Retaliation: After rocket attacks near its northern border, the Jewish state stages its largest military action in more than two years. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Booming Business in the War : Maps: Everyone wants what a Santa Barbara company has: geographic charts of the Gulf region. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War Cuts Immigration of Soviet Jews to Israel From Reuters
9 Plead Innocent to Protest Charges Associated Press
Minneapolis Race Calm Shattered by Shooting : Civil rights: A black gang member is fatally shot in the back. Hostility simmers between police and community activists. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anchorwoman Shot Dead After Threats Associated Press
Higher Heart Death Rate for Women Told From Associated Press
Detroit Police Chief Indicted in $2.6-Million Embezzlement From Associated Press
High-Speed Train Project Delayed
Honest, Abe--You're Loved in Redlands : History: The city is holding its 59th annual observation of the Great Emancipator's birthday. Archives hold large collection of Civil War letters and manuscripts. By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nevada Braces for Invasion of Crickets From Associated Press
Marine Who Wanted Out of Corps Is Convicted From a Times Staff Writer
John Sloan Dickey; Former Dartmouth President
Peter Kortner; Novelist, Television Writer
Jim Jacoby; Bridge Grandmaster, Columnist
John Steinbeck IV; Author, Reporter
Sven Reher, 79; Violist Active in Southland
DESERT STORM: DAY 27 : Political
Bakker's 45-Year Term Upset, Verdict Upheld From United Press International
Iraqis Hit by Air, Land, Sea : Heaviest Pounding Yet by Allies By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DESERT STORM: DAY 27 : Military
DESERT STORM: DAY 27 : Financial
The Numbers
WORLD : Unionists Battle Seoul Police From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Supervisors OK Malibu Cityhood From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Jordan Hangs 2 as Israel Spies From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Cholera Strikes 9,000 in Peru From Times Wire Services
Mandela Trial Goes On; Key Witness to Testify From Reuters
NATION : Briton Flips Way to Race Title From Times Wire Services
8 Iraqis Desert, Crawl Minefield to Surrender From Associated Press
2 Get 13 Years in China Jail for Dissent From Times Wire Services
Warsaw Pact to Scrap Its Military Role by April 1 From Associated Press
NATION : 911 Really Pays Off for Operator From Times Wire Services
NATION : Mardi Gras on Patriotic Note From Times Wire Services
Robert Wagner, Ex-N.Y. Mayor, Dies at Age 80 From Associated Press
Not Tonight, Dear, the Scuds Are Coming From United Press International
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : Eight Top Officers Resign From Army From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sparked by House of Gadgets, Responses Cover Circuit By Jack Smith
Personal Pinups : Gulf War Spurs a Rush on 'Intimate Portraits' as Very Special Valentines By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corporate Comics Are All Business : Trends: A new breed of comedian is being called on to lighten the mood at company functions. And as the economy declines, they are in demand. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An About-Face? : Vietnam-Era Protesters Who Back Gulf War Get Uneasy Feeling They've Adopted Parents' Views By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Royal Tempest: Is Britain's royal family taking the war... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
A Move in the Right Direction By Betty Goodwin
Who Should Consider Contraceptive Implants?
Seeking Aspirin-Free Headache Relief
Common-Sense Tips on Common Cold By Kathleen Doheny
BOOK REVIEW : Well-Rounded Look at Two Black Heroes : MARTIN & MALCOLM & AMERICA: A Dream or a Nightmare \o7 by James H. Cone\f7 , Orbis Books, $22.95, 358 pages By Charles Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mardi Gras Dinner Is Good Show for the County's Catholic Charities By Ann Conway
From Self-Confident Girl Scouts to . . . ? By Dianne Klein
KEEPING FIT : Helping Others Shape Up Has Its Own Awards : Physical Fitness Is More Than Just a Business for Those Who Were Chosen Male and Female Instructors of the Year By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BREEDING BIRDS: BELDING'S SAVANNAH SPARROW (Passerculus sandwichensis beldingi)
Silence Aiding and Abetting Prostate Cancer : Health: The new technology used to fight the disease that attacks one man in 11 cannot help if the victims refuse to speak up early enough. By Beryl Lieff Benderly, AMERICAN HEALTH
Dirt Farmer Produces Designer Vegetables : Lifestyle: A gardener extraordinaire grows exotic produce on three acres in New Mexico. The 'labor of love' has made her a culinary celebrity. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : S. Africa's De Klerk Sends Best Foe to Washington : Is he crazy to appoint Harry Schwarz the new ambassador? Like a fox. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VISEGRAD : E. Europe Summit
MOSCOW : A French Visitor
BEIJING : Happy New Year
BRUSSELS : European Tax Huddle
Regional Outlook : The Arabs: Divisions Beyond the Stereotype : The war to liberate Kuwait has splintered the region. The result may ultimately be a wider Arab civil war. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : In Moscow, Everyone Is the Family Breadwinner : Shortages and high prices force each member of the household to take part in the hunt for food. Shopping means long lines and citywide foraging. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : The European Looks for a European Audience : It may be the butt of endless jokes about advertising and readership, but Robert Maxwell's weekly is defying the experts. And it is still rolling off the presses. By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Week of Music, Scuds, Groceries and Prayers \o7 From Times staff writers in the Middle East\f7
The Arabs: Divisions Beyond the Stereotype : America and Arabs: A Shifting View : The Arabs have always been fair game for political cartoonists and moviemakers. But the war is finally forcing a re-examination of long-held stereotypes about the people and the region. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arabs: Divisions Beyond the Stereotype : Unity Myth an Early Casualty of War : The Gulf conflict has accomplished what military defeats and Egypt's peace agreement with Israel didn't: deep divisions among the nations of the region. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Traditional Healers Preach Gospel of Health in Rural Mexico : Part doctor, part priest, as many as 2,500 \o7 curanderos\f7 tend to the physical and spiritual needs of the Tzotzil Indian community deep in the heart of Chiapas state. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing Business : EC Getting Close to a Joint Antitrust Policy : And the rules look American. The object is to keep markets open for competition and to protect the consumer. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Slump Forces Newhall Shift : Development: Amid sluggish house sales, the company appears poised to rely on commercial and industrial operations. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Number of Houses Sold Falls Again; Prices Hold : Real estate: The Gulf War and low consumer confidence are cited in the 20% drop in sales of Valley residences in January. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulators Audit Mortgage Broker in Sherman Oaks : Investments: State officials who are reviewing Property Mortgage Co.'s books say it is too early to tell what the problem might be. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Glimpse Into an Uneasy Gallery-Artist Relationship By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraud Suit Defendants Yet to See Complaints By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ellison Engineering Co. in Pacoima won a $263,160 contract...
Derl Manufacturing in Glendale won a $348,029 contract...
Kahr Bearing in Burbank won a $163,241 contract from the...
Brajdas Corp., an electronic components distributor based...
Zenith National Reports $33.6-Million Loss : Earnings: The fourth-quarter results follow the insurance company's taking charges reflecting the slide in its junk-bond holdings. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anchor Pad International named Neil J. Stewart president...
Consolidated Energy Systems Inc., a Westlake Village...
Pay-Fone Systems Says Net Income Fell in 2nd Quarter
Imaging Device Maker Reports $196,000 Loss
Tekelec Profits Take 49% Jump for Quarter
Image Entertainment's Quarterly Income Falls
OneCentral's Net Income Up 16% Over Year Earlier
Transamerica Insurance Reports 25% Drop in Profit
TransTechnology Reports $536,000 Quarterly Loss
Terminal Data Reports Quarterly Loss of $737,000
American Ecology Corp. Profit Increases by 66%
Duff & Phelps Downgrades Glenfed Debt-Issue Ratings
Foothill Group Raises Stake in Care Enterprises
Verdugo Hills, Huntington Hospitals Discuss Alliance
Permits Reflect Drop in New Housing Units
El Camino Takes Over Econocom-USA Leases
House of Fabrics' Bid to Acquire Firm Stalls
Hawaii Tour Operator Lays Off 50 Workers
Image Entertainment Has Reverse Stock Split
Bill Would Hike Fuel Economy : Automobiles: A Nevada senator's measure is back, targeting 40 m.p.g. for cars within a decade. But angry companies say that's not realistic. By Paul A. Eisenstein, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
NavCom to Close Facility in Westlake Village
Dow Surges 71 Points in Buying Free-for-All : Stocks: The big gains continued as more investors jumped into the market, apparently afraid to be left out of a big rally. By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Prevailing Wage' Laws Have Little Practical Value By Daniel Akst
Carter Hawley Failed in Many Departments By James Flanigan
Workers Angry Over Big Stock Losses : Benefits: Thousands of employees contributed to a company-sponsored savings plan invested solely in shares that have fallen to less than $2 each. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staff, Customers Can't Quite Conduct Their Business as Usual By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sears' Profit Falls 37% in 4th Quarter; 9,000 to Be Laid Off By Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPI Pharmaceuticals Inc.: The Costa Mesa-based company... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New York Times Co.: The New York media company said it... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Progress on Trade Pact: An agreement to reform rules... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unisys Wants to Sell $1 Billion in Assets: The troubled... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FDIC's Seidman Backs Banks' Bond Plan By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bechtel to Head Kuwait Repairs, Paper Reports By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sherman Oaks Mortgage Firm Under Scrutiny By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
T-Bill Yields Drop: Interest rates on short-term Treasury... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Toy Fair's Not-so-Frolicsome Start : Retailing: The showcasing of new products comes as the industry tries to shake off its worst slump in a decade. By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor Commission Ends Negotiations: The Los Angeles... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hasbro Inc.: The toy maker reported that fourth-quarter... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Northwest Denies Plans to Merge or Sell Asian Routes From Reuters
At Least 3 U.S. Carriers Jump Into Transatlantic Fare War From Times Staff and Wire Reports
USAir Will Lay Off 3,585 Workers, Cut Back Flights By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let's Not Trade Away Jobs to Mexico By Harry Bernstein
Law Spells Out Who Gets Paid First : Bankruptcies: When companies go under, secured creditors and employees have high priority for getting paid. By James Bates and Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Stock Gain Helps Ignite Tokyo Rally From Associated Press
Q&A : How Retailer's Action Will Affect Customers By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ad Agencies Mirror Their Clients as They Cut Back on Spending, Staff By Bruce Horovitz
Ex-Labor Secretary to Mediate Paper Strike \o7 Associated Press\f7
San Diego Jobs Slashed as USAir Lays Off 3,585 By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Infrared Thermometer Heats Up Health Care Business : Technology: New faster, safer and more accurate instrument measures body temperature from the ear. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The buying panic continues on Wall Street as the Dow Jones...
Christopher Thompson has been promoted to vice president...
Merle Clark has been promoted to division manager of the...
George Hetzel and Leo S. Urbanski have joined the sales...
Kerry Lynch and John Thompson have been named product...
Dr. Marshall E. Lewis has been appointed executive medical...
Paul Poyfair has been named vice president-human resources...
SGPA/Architecture and Planning has named Jacquie Brown a...
Debra Simpson has been named manager of the pediatric unit...
Wendy Riggs has been named property manager for Walters...
Jay deGroot and Paul A. Hiding have been named partners in...
Flerida D. Rivera has joined Ernst & Young as an...
William R. Miller has been elected to the board of...
Ken Collins has been promoted to vice president-operations...
Soviet Debt-Payment Problems Foreseen from Reuters
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
USAir, Hit by Huge Losses, to Lay Off 3,585, Cut Flights By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quality Systems Inc.: The Tustin-based company, which... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firm Trying to Develop Chemical Blood Substitute : Research: FDA approval could be years away, but the product holds the key to Alliance Pharmaceutical becoming a major drug company. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Occupancy Rates Declined in '90, Survey Reports : Hotels: Irvine accounting firm said its rosy predictions were thrown off by the recession and Mideast crisis. By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Housing Slump Gives Accountants New Direction : Real estate: Developers who have found themselves in financial trouble are turning to a new breed of consultant. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report of Parker Automotive Agreement False, Investor Says By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY : He Has a Restructured Career--in Advising Firms' Restructurings Compiled by Dean Takahashi/Times staff writer
Pacific Scientific Reports 41% Drop in Profits for 1990 By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/ Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi/Times staff writer
SPI's Net Income Shows 15% Increase for Fiscal 1990 By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Median-Priced Homes Within Reach of 21% From Times Wire Services
Science/ Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi/Times staff writer
Hed That Doesn't Quite Fill Line: G&G Diagnostics L.P., a...
Harvard Technology Obtains Kaempen Technology's Assets
Firm Increases Stake in Care Enterprises: An Agoura Hills...
Satellite TV Company in U.K. Faces Hurdles : Television: The newly merged British Sky Broadcasting needs 2 million subscribers to break even. By Cotten Timberlake, ASSOCIATED PRESS
GB Foods Projects Earnings: GB Foods Corp., which operates...
Light-Beef Industry, Once Hefty, Now Runs Lean : Agriculture: Four years ago, there were more than 50 companies in the business; now there are fewer than 10. By Chip Brown, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Company's 'In-House Goody' Is Going Public : Cleaner: The solution, originally used in manufacture of optical components, is seen as an effective alternative to chlorofluorocarbons. By James R. Campbell, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
P.M. BRIEFING : Taiwan OKs 5 Insurance Firms From Times Wire Services
Founder of est to Sell Assets, 'Go Fishing' From Associated Press
Bonn Acts to Stave Off Disaster in Eastern Germany From Reuters
Saddam + Sex : Tabloids Dish Up Juicy Insider Tidbits on Hussein From Reuters
Nikkei Stocks Up for 6th Day
Profit-Takers Move In, Pull Dow Down 27.48 From Times Wire Services
AIRLINES : Sabena Tells Restructuring Plan From Times Wire Services
AIRLINES : British Airways' Profits Plunge From Times Wire Services
Goodyear Has $38-Million Loss From Times Wire Services
AIRLINES : Fokker Will Slash 1,000 Jobs
AIRLINES : Qantas to Delay Plane Deliveries
AIRLINES : Airbus Firm Expects Sales Drop From Times Wire Services
'Sober Pill' Costs Marketer $2-Million Fine From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
An Ill Desert Wind : Vacationers Describe Their Experience on the Amtrak 'Train From Hell' By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Killed When Car Is Rammed by Tow Truck : Tragedy: An unlicensed driver slams into the auto while allegedly racing a competitor to a job. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Bills Planned if Water Rationing Is OKd
Apparent Robbery Victim Found Dead in Apartment
Interchange is First to Be Quake-Reinforced
Coast Guard Searches for Survivors of Sinking Ship
Woman Pushing Disabled Car Is Struck, Killed
Pipe Bomb Scare Forces Evacuation of 6 Homes
Transient Charged With Stealing Baby Boy
Valentine Balloons: Great Conductors Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Suspect Seized in Slaying of Man Over Girlfriend
Myrlie Evers Resigns From Public Works Post
Guilty Plea Entered in Threats to Carson
Donor Organization for Bone Marrow Grafts to Disband : Health: Covina-based group says it will dissolve to benefit recruitment for transplants. It had split from national program, which will now take over. By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Just Adores the Little Stinkers : Ecology: Workers at the L.A. Zoo are seeking to ensure the survival of the condor. It's a dirty but loving job, and the hatching of an egg is a special event. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defunct Eatery Serves as Campaign Backdrop By Richard Simon and Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
4 People Pulled From Flaming Car Wreck : Rescue: Two Torrance maintenance workers and another motorist are credited with saving a woman and 3 children moments before the vehicle exploded. Car running a red light is blamed for collision. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Aims to Open Up Redistricting Process : Census: Fourteen public meetings are planned statewide. The Feb. 22 session in Ventura is one of the first. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges Try to Cope With Shortfall of $4.6 Million : Finances: The possibility has arisen of imposing hiring freezes, layoffs and severely reducing class offerings beginning this summer. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sergeant Says Mini-Mutiny Shocked Him By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Starts for Man Accused of Killing Woman in 1986 By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide Water Limit Appeals to Many Area Leaders at Meeting : Drought: Representatives of 10 local cities will gather Thursday to further discuss a unified approach to rationing. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigrants Testify on Border Robbery That Led to Shooting By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Will Pay Workers Called to Duty in Gulf : Reservists: It will cost the city of San Diego about $400,000 to make up the difference between military and city salary for 40 employees. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests Reveal Children Face Threat of TB By Leslie Keesling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Decision Slated on Disputed Mini-Mall By Janet Bergamo
THOUSAND OAKS : Schroeder to Attend Workshop By Kim Kash
COUNTYWIDE : More Unsuitable Avocados Seized By Vivian Louie
CASITAS SPRINGS : Ribbons on Freeway Tree Salute Troops By Thia Bell
Plans Moving Forward for New RTD Headquarters
SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Moose Lodge Official Arrested By Christopher Pummer
COUNTYWIDE : Airport Study to Be Presented By Hugo Martin
VENTURA : Findings Ready on Year-Round Schools By Adrianne Goodman
OXNARD : City Does Not Plan to Ban Construction By Santiago O'Donnell
Council to Look at Plan to Conserve Water in Santa Clarita By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Art From Woman's Yard Graces Gallery By Maja Radevich
OXNARD : Man Found Stabbed Outside Residence By Tina Daunt
2-Barrel Lid Put on Trash Pickups : Waste disposal: The containers in the East Valley program are free. But residents will pay a premium for any overflow. By John Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truckers Told to Keep Jumbo Rigs Away By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Retrial in Drunk Driver Case : Courts: A federal judge rules against a second murder trial in the deaths of three Camarillo youths. Prosecutors say they plan to appeal. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Seats Victor in Grossmont Vote By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Approves Water Reclamation Plan By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Student Stuck by HIV Needle Sues Mercy By Russell Ben-ali, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Man Gets Probation for Threat on Carson \o7 United Press International\f7
* Anne F. Johnson; Retired Teacher
The Encino chapter of Hadassah will hold its 24th annual...
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Police Wound Armed Man During Chase : Shooting: The unidentified suspect is the first to be shot by a Santa Ana officer this year. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Trial to Open in Crash Deaths of 4 in Family : Crime: Appellate justices threw out the murder conviction but allowed the drunk-driving verdict to stand. By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meet the Lord of the Wasps : Hobbies: Harry Andersen has researched the tiny insects for almost 40 years, and it's a labor of love. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fate of UCI's Medical Center Is in Doubt : Hospital: University officials, faced with drastic budget cuts and enormous losses, are threatening to close the facility unless the county helps pay for indigent health care. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Criticizes TV-Style Tactics in Drug Raid \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Officers Ask Help in Rape Investigation
ORANGE : Dolls for Ill Made With 'Lot of Love' By Mary Helen Berg
BREA : D.A. Probes Possible Conflict of Interest By Lynda Natali
SANTA ANA : Police Car Fired On; Glass Injures Officer
GARDEN GROVE : Man Convicted in Gang-Related Killing By Jerry Hicks
SAN CLEMENTE : Council OKs Funds for Directional Signs
LA HABRA : Resolution Passed in Support of Troops
MISSION VIEJO : Brush Clearing Draws Protests By Frank Messina
COUNTYWIDE : OCTC Stands Behind Report on Tollway By Jeffrey A. Perlman
SANTA ANA : Board Won't Appeal El Mercado Ruling By Greg Hernandez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Plan Would Close Crest View School By John Penner
Fran Williams: Bringing People Together By Zion Banks
COSTA MESA : City Adopts System to Conserve Energy By Mary Anne Perez
IRVINE : Affordable-House Fee May Be Killed By Tom Mcqueeney
COUNTYWIDE : Start Date Chosen for Building Lanes By Jeffrey A. Perlman
LOS ALAMITOS : Businesses Compete in Fitness Contest
Volunteer Makes School Her Stage By Herbert J. Vida
COUNTYWIDE : Council Members Vie for Panel Seats By Jim Newton
Mayday Indicates Boat May Have Sunk By Matt Lait
Seal Beach Deadlocks on Special Election Vote By Shannon Sands, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tet New Year Gets New Twist as Goat Gives Way to the More Popular Ram By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman President Meets With Faculty to Discuss Plan : Restructuring: The two-hour session between Allen E. Koenig and the faculty members was tense. Several previously outspoken professors would not comment. By Bob Schwartz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interchange to Get Reinforcement
Council Approves Parking Waivers for Historic Sites
8 Sites Identified for Quake-Safety Work
Seymour Won't Endorse in State Race : Politics: The U.S. senator is 'up to here' getting on top of his new job. He says he doesn't even know who's running for the Anaheim district seat he held. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
A West Hollywood bookstore is serving up an unforgettable... By Steve Harvey
All the Lonely People By Al Martinez
Let a Hundred Flowers Die : Gorbachev seems ready to suspend the policy he sponsored
Chipping In to Keep the Game Going
An Energy Policy in Need of Vision and Common Sense : Congress must, and probably will, do better than the White House plan
War Can Mean Money in the Bank : Economy: Don't believe predictions that the Gulf conflict will further depress the U.S. economic picture--previous wars prove otherwise. By Martin Feldstein and Kathleen Feldstein, \o7 Martin Feldstein is the former chairman of the presidential Council of Economic Advisers. Kathleen Feldstein is an economist\f7
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Look Beyond the Current Drought : Now is the time for permanent changes that would adjust supplies to our increasingly urban reality. By Phillip Isenberg, \o7 Assemblyman Phillip Isenberg, a Democrat, represents the Sacramento area. He has been a member of the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee for eight years\f7
PLATFORM : Keeping Chinatown a Liveable Place By Don Toy, \o7 DON TOY is a lifelong resident of Chinatown, executive director of the Chinatown Teen Post and chairman of the Chinatown Community Advisory Board to the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency. He spoke about the need to acquire 54 acres of land adjoining Chinatown for expansion\f7
Just Changing the Guard Can't Save India from Asphyxiation : Democracy: To survive, it needs a looser confederation, with more authority given to the constituent states By Joydeep Bhattacharya, \o7 Joydeep Bhattacharya is a Ph.D candidate in International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania and a pre-doctoral fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, Philadelphia\f7
SPORTS
This Junior to Get Pressure as a Freshman By Ted Brock
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
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Ben Johnson Wins Photo Finish in Japan From Staff and Wire Reports
Second-Period Burst Lets Oilers Hold Off Penguins' Rally, 7-5 \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Georgetown Falls to Connecticut, 61-55 From Associated Press
CS Long Beach Women Breeze Past UC Irvine
Long Beach's Fourth Loss in a Row Comes Against San Jose St., 71-68 From Associated Press
New Hampshire Finally Wins at Home \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wisconsin Milwaukee Has Little Trouble With Northridge, 95-77 By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mexico State Beats Santa Barbara, 67-64 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Two Years Is a Long Trip, Even for Avalon's 'Family' : Prep basketball: Players yearn for a home game as Catalina school waits for a gym to be built. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Scouring the Fields of Dreams for Dominicans : From This Poor Sandlot, They Seek a Chance to Show Off Their Talent in Dodger Stadium By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Take Honor Role Seriously : Duke: The Cameron Crazies pride themselves on their mastery of humor as a means to harass opponents. By Jerry Karpowicz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Jerry Karpowicz is a free-lance sportswriter in Milwaukee\f7
The Night UNLV Got a Headache : College basketball: A raucous UC Santa Barbara gym last February was the scene of Rebels' last loss. By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Skater Is Said to Fail Test for Drugs \o7 Associated Press\f7
Skating Through a State of Flux : U.S. championships: There are no more figures, and Eldredge is the only '90 champion defending his title. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuneup for Hill Fight Is Brief for Hearns : Boxing: He knocks out Morton in the second round as he prepares for light-heavyweight championship bout. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duva: Holyfield-Foreman Not Moving \o7 Associated Press\f7
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College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
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Koreas to Unite for Table Tennis, Soccer Competition \o7 Associated Press\f7
PREP BASKETBALL: GIRLS PLAYOFFS : Morningside, Palos Verdes: Rivalry Ends, Playoffs Begin By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Scoring Record Falls in Fitting Manner By Lonnie White
Dodgers Can't Beat Candelaria, So He Joins Them as a Reliever By Bill Plaschke
Hershiser Throws to Hitters for First Time Since Last April By Bill Plaschke
Top Syracuse Booster Is Asked to Leave Post From Associated Press
List of Olympic Coach Candidates Narrowed to Five From the NBA By Scott Howard-cooper
13 Violations Reportedly Found at UTEP \o7 Associated Press\f7
War Horse Facing Life in Pasture? : College basketball: Bill Mulligan, in his 11th season as UC Irvine coach, is struggling through a third consecutive losing season. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top-Seeded Mater Dei Prepares for Yet Another Title Run : Prep basketball: Monarchs are favorites in I-A playoffs, while in I-AA it looks to be a Moore League affair. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : DIVISION II-AA, II-A : Artesia High's 'Super Sophs' Appear to Be Unstoppable By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : DIVISION III-AA, III-A : Servite Seeking a Repeat By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Santa Ana Gets Lone County Seeding By Chris Foster
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : DIVISION IV-AA, IV-A : Artists Are Looking for Respect By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Brea-Olinda Among 6 Seeded County Teams By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : DIVISION V-AA, V-A : St. Margaret's Hopes to Climb From Depths By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Quests Begin With Wild-Card Games By Martin Beck
Finley Hopes to Surpass Joyner's Record Award By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coaches Accept Pigskin Classic Invitation : College football: Florida State and BYU figure to take to the air in season opener at Anaheim Stadium. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wagner Commits to Loyola Marymount By Mike Reilley
Mater Dei Finishes Regular Season as County's Top Team
Patrice Lumpkin
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Wins Golf Tournament
Ryan Westendorf
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Jeremiah Says Rally Was a Postseason Saver By Mike Digiovanna
Long Beach Women Beat UCI in Basketball
Blount's Early Exit Leads to Rancho Santiago By Steve Kresal
Orioles, Davis Compromise on Pact \o7 The Baltimore Evening Sun\f7
The Sidelines : Italian May Quit Seton Hall in Row Over Flag on Uniform From Times Wire Services
The Sidelines : Bullets Activate John Williams From Times Wire Services
Big Ten Universities Graduate Only 51% of Football Players : Schools: Northwestern topped the list at 85%; Minnesota was at the bottom with 24%. From Associated Press
Arbitration Hearings Can Get Downright Nasty : Baseball: Sometimes the clubs hit below the belt in trying to keep salaries down. And both sides occasionally are at the mercy of inexperienced arbiters. By Ken Rosenthal, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
The Sidelines : Title Fight Officially Stays Put From Times Wire Services
The Sidelines : Dybendahl Wins Cross-Country From Times Wire Services
Baseball
MSL Plans Teams in Pittsburgh, Buffalo By John Geis
COMMENTARY : Leonard's Fate Seemed to Be Preordained By Phil Jackman, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
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San Diego High Player's Eligibility Before Judge By Martin Henderson
Moorpark's Crawford Missed Game to Serve Jail Time
Reserves Arrive Too Late to Help CSUN : College basketball: Matadors get strong play from their bench but it's not enough to overcome Wisconsin-Milwaukee. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball National Roundup : Regional Highlights : East From Associated Press
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