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What happened on February 13, 1991
BUSINESS
The Spy Guys : Costa Mesa Store Does a Brisk Business Selling Personal Protection Devices GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Blames and Praises Fed : Economy: The President's chief economist, Michael Boskin, says tardiness in cutting interest rates helped bring on recession. But the central bank is doing better now, he adds. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mideast Update
Simmons Issues a New Warning to Lockheed GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Sales Dropped 0.9% in January From Associated Press
Investors in Boesky Case to Get $53.3 Million Associated Press
History Says the Buying Frenzy Is Likely to Return TOM PETRUNO
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Surplus Up Over Year Ago From Times Wire Services
Unocal May Sell Southeastern Operations JUBE SHIVER JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking / Finance James S. Granelli/Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Apple to Focus on Japan Tastes From Times Wire Services
Downey S&L Reports Its 3rd Highest Profits Ever : Thrifts: Net income for 1990 was $42 million, contrasted with $13.6 million in 1989. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Traders Take Breather; Dow Declines 27.48 From Times Staff Writers
Stock Rally Resumes--Dow Up 34 From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Bank of England Cuts Loan Rate From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Sony Retools VW Plant for TVs From Times Wire Services
Banks Offer $10 Billion to Gird Insurance Fund : Finance: But a provision of the proposal is that the fund no longer be used to protect uninsured depositors. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Unveils $105-Billion Highway Plan : Transit: The proposal, which Congress is expected to rewrite, includes private enterprise and user fees. From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Club Med Buys Tour Operator From Times Wire Services
Workstation Firm, Compaq Holding Talks JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stockholders OK Sale of AmBase Unit From Staff and Wire Reports
A Pen That Stands In for a PC Keyboard PAUL SAFFO, PAUL SAFFO is a research fellow at the Institute for the Future in Menlo Park.
Retailing Shakeout Will Benefit Survivors JAMES FLANIGAN
BANKING / FINANCE : Deukmejian Joins Law Firm Linked to Lincoln S&L Case James S. Granelli/Times staff writer
Trend Watch A roundup of business developments spotted by other publications. Items were compiled and edited by Grassroots Research, a unit of the San Francisco money management firm RCM Capital Management.
Day & Associates to Merge With McKittrick Firm ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CBS Replaces Producer of 'Evening News' From Associated Press
Poll Finds Wide Support for Recycling : Environment: Almost three out of four people in California said they separate recyclables from their trash. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,000 to Lose Jobs in Occidental Plan to Save $100 Million PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Buyers Go for Any Color--as Long as It's White Associated Press
Carter Hawley Tries to Soothe Suppliers' Fears JESUS SANCHEZ and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Illegal Drug Use at Work Takes a Statistical Drop From Times Staff and Wire Reports
P.M. BRIEFING : Prudential-Bache Chief Resigns From Times Wire Services
Airlines Take Big Risks in Ruthless Fare Wars DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Center Lease Is Valued at $12.5 Million : Real estate: Donnelley Information Publishing has signed a 7 1/2-year pact for a three-story structure at the Nexus Financial Center. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Rockwell to Build More Missiles From Times Wire Services
Ex-Legislator, Professor Picked for PUC RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westinghouse Joins Dow Jones to Buy FNN's Network JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moody's Downgrades Western Digital Debt
Pebble Beach Deal May Be in Peril : Real estate: The growing slump in Japan's property market could cause the transaction for the famed golf course to unravel. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Former Frontera Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Helping Inmate Escape From Associated Press
Colonel Studies Gulf War to Create Its Official History : Analysis: The military is highly interested in the lessons of its conflicts. The Middle East mosaic will eventually be laid out in excruciating detail. From Associated Press
Poison Gas Attack Still Vivid to Old Soldier : World War I: The enemy was Kaiser Bill in the "war to end all wars." A 92-year-old U.S. veteran who was gassed twice still wears the battle scars. From Associated Press
Breaking Up to Stay Together : Sometimes Separating Can Help Save Troubled Marriage SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robert F. Wagner; Mayor of New York for 3 Terms BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fired Air Force Gen. Dugan Says Ground War to Start Within Days From United Press International
Clipboard : Pacific Goldfish Farm JANICE JONES
Disney Park Plans for Anaheim Grow : Development: Amusement company's plans appear more ambitious than first revealed. Firm has spent millions buying surrounding land. KEVIN JOHNSON and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Probe Focuses on Suspect in Anchorwoman's Death ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nudes on Stage: Dirty Dancing or Art? : The law: Westminster is trying to close a club featuring naked dancers, and the owner is fighting back. But the U.S. Supreme Court is pondering an Indiana case that will probably decide whether such nude performances are constitutionally protected. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservationists Name Honorary Chairman
Aziz to Discuss Peace Plan With Gorbachev From Times Wire Services
Wilson Names 2 to PUC as Merger Looms RALPH FRAMMOLINO and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Islam's Holy Month Could Add to Political Problems KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Control Board Raises Per Diem of State Lawmakers $4, to $92 Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Bonn to Speed Aid to Its Eastern States From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S.D. Faces 31% Cut in Imported Water Supply JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : 2 Rangers Accused of Murder From Times Wire Services
NATION : Man, 80, Admits Killing Lover From Times Wire Services
Coalition Urges Plan to 'Tax the Very Rich' : Budget: Groups hope to close loopholes and end some exemptions. They would boost the top rate to 11% for those earning more than $100,000 a year. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MWD Slashes Water Supplies to Agencies 31% JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Supplies Cut 31% by MWD to Agencies : Drought: Local communities must determine how to cope with cutbacks. Rationing lies ahead for many areas. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Higher Rent Sought for U.S. Use of Bases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Founder of est Sells Assets in Company Associated Press
Soviet Tally of Weapons in Europe Questioned; Pact May Be in Danger : Treaty: U.S. signals displeasure at how tanks, other armaments are counted. Disagreement could bring an early halt to Conventional Forces talks opening today. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Words on the War
Front-Line Enemy Troops Get Biggest Pounding of War : Gulf conflict: 50 oil fires are burning in Kuwait. Four mobile Scud launchers reportedly destroyed by U.S. jets. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Card Connection
Historically Speaking, the Message Died DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DESERT STORM: DAY 28 : Financial
U.S. Considers More Aid for Baltic People From Associated Press
The Day in the Gulf
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Gulf Weather
30 Jordanian Refugees Killed in Bus Attack Blamed on Allies Associated Press
THE GULF WAR: The Diplomatic Front : In the Mideast
Russian Deputy Premier Quits, Cites Drive to Undercut Liberals Reuters
THE GULF WAR: The Diplomatic Front : In Saudi Arabia
WORLD : Bomb Claim Turns Jet Around From Times Wire Services
DESERT STORM: DAY 28 : Diplomatic
British Humor
War Stirs Dark Memories for Vietnamese Fleeing Battered Iraq : Refugees: Road construction workers break their contracts to get out. 'Forget the money,' one declares. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Figures in Mandela Case Afraid to Testify : South Africa: Fear stems from abduction of another witness. The prosecutor is reluctant to compel them to give evidence. Trial is delayed. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCENE ON THE STREET : Flash in the Pants SYBIL BAKER
Tender Traps : Hidden Meanings May Be Lurking in Some Valentine's Day Gifts : On this Valentine's Day Eve, the Hot to Shop team offers a special edition of its weekly advice column, with tips for mastering this the romantically risky holiday. BETH ANN KRIER and JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Diabetes Care Urged Before Pregnancy : Health: Women can greatly reduce risks of having babies with birth defects by controlling their blood sugar level prior to conception, UC San Francisco researchers say. ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
World IN BRIEF : JORDAN : Pilot and Friend Hanged for Treason From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Council Committee Endorses Water Rationing JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widespread Monetary Plot to Oust Gorbachev Alleged : Soviets: Prime minister says coup was foiled. Skeptics see story as justification for unpopular currency seizure. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time Out, the American Strategy Includes Victory : Battlefield: In Vietnam, tactical triumphs were squandered. In the Gulf, the equation of war is complete. HARRY G. SUMMERS Jr.
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Prize Patriotism on Parade
Bush Assails Iraqi 'Myths and Falsehoods' JAMES GERSTENZANG and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Block Burned in Blast Near Sacramento From Associated Press
35 Worshipers Die in Crush in Mexico From Reuters
Author Recalls a Life Spent Trying to Be His Father's Son : Books: John Espey's account of growing up in a missionary home in China has been nominated for national book critics award. ELIZABETH VENANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : GIANT VIPER
GIs Pleased by Support From the Home Front : Military: One California soldier says that even the U.S. protests appear to be 'anti-war but pro-soldier.' DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraqi Defector Screaming 'Saddam!' Is Subdued by Startled Americans Times Wire Services
'Wolves' Leads the Pack for Oscars DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DESERT STORM: DAY 28 : Military
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Saddam: What's in a Name?
2 Witnesses Refuse to Testify Against Winnie Mandela Associated Press
LOCAL : Ex-Deputy Faces Drug Charges From Times Wire Services
Israeli Rivals Bicker Over Cabinet Roles : Diplomacy: Feeling upstaged, Foreign Minister Levy cancels his U.S. trip to see Bush and Baker. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allies' Other Foes: the Wind, the Rain, the Sand : Climate: A Saudi expert predicts that the weather will get worse by the end of this month. DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Besieged by High War Costs, Saudis Are Short of Cash, Diplomats Say : Finances: The nation is reportedly borrowing heavily from private banks--and hoping for a swift end to the conflict. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Sentences 2 Key Dissidents for Protests : Trials: They get 13 years for roles in pro-democracy rallies. Action ends cases of most prominent leaders. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The Diplomatic Front : In Japan
Bakker 45-Year Term Is Upset; Verdict Upheld DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Religion: Seder in the Desert
Atlanta Bank Was Hussein's Lender WILLIAM C. REMPEL and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Garamendi Lashes Out at Insurer's Practices : Consumerism: The new commissioner demands that FGS stop selling a high-risk liability policy that he says has no value. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Those Were the Days : 20th Anniversary Party for 'All in the Family' Brings Out the Stars BILL HIGGINS
BOOK REVIEW : A Newlywed Learns About Life--From the Appetizer to Desserts : LONG AGO IN FRANCE: The Years in Dijon by M.F.K. Fisher , Prentice Hall Press, $17.95, 192 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Missing Twain Manuscript Is Believed Found TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney's Plans Include 2 More Anaheim Parks KEVIN JOHNSON and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Leggy 'Pirates' Commandeer SCR Set to Stage Fashion Benefit PAMELA MARIN
West Steps Up Spying, KGB Official Says MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Protest Close to Home : Activism: His son is a Marine. Her husband and son are in the Navy. Together they head a group of military families and others who say they support the troops, but oppose the war. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation's Ammo Industry Suffering Despite the War : Defense: Pentagon cutbacks bite deeply into the business. Some worry about future capability. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warsaw Pact to Disband Its Military Structure MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq's Naval Threat Ended, Briton Reports Times Staff Writer
Hussein Says He's Willing to Talk if Bombing Is Halted : Diplomacy: Baghdad Radio reports he would 'cooperate' with Soviets in seeking an 'honorable solution.' White House insists on Kuwait pullout. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim, Laguna Beach Opening Hot Lines to Report Water Wasters LISA MASCARO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Wrong and Write Approaches to Prep Newspapers JACK SMITH
COLUMN ONE : Iraq Arms: Big Help From U.S. : Technology was sold with approval--and encouragement--from the Commerce Department but often over Defense officials' objections. HENRY WEINSTEIN and WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suburban Life: Urban Ills Are Catching Up FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enemy Territory Divided Into 'Killing Boxes' for Aerial Onslaught : Strategy: One by one, specific areas are attacked. This appears to disrupt Iraqi efforts for command unity. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tragedy in Baghdad : 500 Killed in Shelter, Iraq Says; U.S. Calls Target Military : Highest Toll of Civilians in Gulf War From Associated Press
MAKING IT WORK : Tips for Couples Who Separate to Reconcile SHERRY ANGEL
TV AND THE GULF WAR : Celebrity Sing-Along for Troops Takes on the Aura of a Commercial HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
'Nightstick' Shrieks at Car Thieves LYNN SIMROSS
NATION : Maryland Abortion Bill Advances From Times Wire Services
VALENTINE'S DAY ON THE CHEAP : Holiday: from a 'Sweetheart's Night' at an ice skating rink to books for romantics, the San Gabriel Valley offers plenty of inexpensive ways to say 'I Love You.' RANDYE HODER, Hoder is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View.
ENTERTAINMENT
STAGE REVIEW : Director Runs a Tight Ship in 'Anything Goes' JAMES SCARBOROUGH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Stunning 'Silence' : Jodie Foster's FBI trainee is pitted against Anthony Hopkins' insane, evil psychiatrist in Jonathan Demme's suspenseful 'The Silence of the Lambs.' SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Wonder Years' Writers Lead Guild Nominations
NEA Modifies Obscenity Guidelines : Arts: The policy change stems from an apparent dispute between the NEA and the Justice Department over whether to appeal a federal court ruling that struck down the so-called anti-obscenity oath. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Berlin 'Orpheus' at Home in Brooklyn MARK SWED, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Babywatch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Undertones Are Key to Installations LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Everybody's Looking for Laughs LEE MARGULIES
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Ghirardi's Work Powerful, Evasive LEAH OLLMAN
Quotable
MUSIC REVIEW : Xtet Offers a Mixed Bill at Bing DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
TV Reviews : 'Smithsonian World' Probes World of Advertising MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
Valentine's Watch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
How Did Oscar Like the Hits? Associated Press
Nominations Hit by Italian Group United Press International
TV Reviews : 'The Road to Brown' Honors an Obscure Hero ROBERT KOEHLER
The Waiting May Be Over for Players in 'Black Bambi' JOHN D'AGOSTINO
MOVIE REVIEW : No Hat Trick for 'Perfectly Normal' SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Nashville Isn't in Jerry Jeff's Country : Music: Walker is content with his recording business that's out of the mainstream. He and his Gonzo Survivors play tonight at the Coach House. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Valentine's Watch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
A Honky-Tonk Fan Grows Into the Band : Country music: Chris Wall left Orange County in 1980 as a bartender. Now he's coming back as a singer and songwriter. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Center Opera Announces New Season : Opera: Plans include eight works, ranging from new productions of standards like 'Madama Butterfly' to the world premiere of 'Kullervo,' based on a Finnish myth. JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. MUSIC : She's No Stranger to Opera's Challenges : Despite the danger, soprano Ai-Lan Zhu studied her craft during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She performs Friday at the Performing Arts Center. CHRIS PASLES
'General Hospital's' General : Television: In 1978, Gloria Monty pushed the ABC serial into the modern era. She left in 1986 but now has returned--and aims to drag it into the 1990s. IRV LETOFSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harlequin Playhouse-Turned-Club Files for Bankruptcy Protection MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ORANGE COUNTY AND THE GULF WAR : Service Families Find Help With Legal Problems ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : John Greiner Gets Planning Panel Seat LEN HALL
S.D. Narrows City Manager Choices to One : Council: Second-in-command Jack McGrory is virtually certain to succeed John Lockwood in official vote next week. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Seniors to Have Place of Their Own LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steamy Services : California-Style Baptisms Are Done in--What Else?--Hot Tubs BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Airports Generate $55 Million : Economy: The Board of Supervisors hears the results of a study of the Oxnard and Camarillo facilities. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Huge Flag Stolen From Bicycle Store LEN HALL
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Thanks for Offer but No Thanks
Builders' Fees Rise With Ventura Freeway Costs : Calabasas: Supervisors voted for the new charges because the estimates to improve an interchange soared from $6 million to $15.3 million. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC PLACES : Blind to Bared Souls LINDA BLANDFORD
San Diego
COSTA MESA : Applicants Sought for Federal Grants
The House That Roared : Seal Beach City Council Can't Decide if Applause Should Be Allowed or Ruled Out SHANNON SANDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : Disaster Declaration May Assist Growers VIVIAN LOUIE
OJAI VALLEY : Community Leaders Put on Trash Panel THIA BELL
San Diego
COUNTYWIDE : 3 Cities to Beef Up Reservists' Salaries
COUNTYWIDE : Ely Inquiry Costs District $30,000 JANE HULSE
Picus Says City Will Delay Extra Trash Fee : Waste disposal: The new program would have penalized residents of communities that are not yet included in L.A.'s recycling effort. JOHN RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente to Allow 2 of 3 Streets to Remain as Two-Way WENDY PAULSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Council Approves Revised Mini-Mall JANET BERGAMO
Santa Clarita Agrees to $2.7-Million Retail Lure STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
GARDEN GROVE : Freeze on Nightclub Permits Is Extended
Carmel Valley Told Recession, Not Route 56, Is Slowing Park Funds NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Parents Object to School Board Plan ADRIANNE GOODMAN
Council Seeks Power Over Independent Boards : Politics: Mayor Bradley vetoed a similar ballot measure last year, calling it a 'naked power grab.' JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Daffodil Sales to Help Cancer Society GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Supervisors Back Crisis Task Force on Drought : Emergency: The board hears gloomy assessments. Fines, limits on new building and water reclamation will be studied. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Perestroika to Paranoia : Stalinist bugbear of sinister foreigners returns
5 Incumbents Ousted From Advisory Committee : Redevelopment: Only unopposed members of the panel kept their seats. Their election to the North Hollywood board caused an uproar last year. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Killed When Car Runs Off Freeway
Toddler Badly Hurt in Driveway Mishap
6 Cities to Create Monorail Advisory Agency : Transportation: The agreement will give the municipalities veto power on location and design of the light-rail stations within their boundaries. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Ethics Panel Loses Round With Council BILL BOYARSKY
A 48-Hour Pause for Mideast Peace
Impact of Drought
A 48-Hour Pause for Mideast Peace
A 48-Hour Pause for Mideast Peace
A 48-Hour Pause for Mideast Peace
A 48-Hour Pause for Mideast Peace
A 48-Hour Pause for Mideast Peace
Mideast Destruction
In Over Their Heads?
Rights and Hypocrisy
Byproduct of Protests
'Suspicious' Death of Toddler Investigated
Ocean Search Ends; Mayday Signal May Have Been a Hoax HENRY CHU
Couple Bound, Robbed of $3,000 by 2 Men in Home-Invasion Case HENRY CHU
Abortion Fight Vowed Over Clinic Plan : Protest: The South Bay facility will be run by Planned Parenthood. Operation Rescue promises a fight. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Kills Man and His Brother After Attack
FULLERTON : Groups Invited to Adopt, Clean Parks
Postal Public Relations
Plan for Ousting Council Members to Go on Ballot
Reflections on the Broadway
Suspect Sought in Slaying of One Man, Kidnaping of Another MONICA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting for Oil We Shouldn't Need : Energy: If we'd demanded a sensible energy policy 10 years ago, we would not now have a catastrophic military policy. BARRY COMMONER, Barry Commoner, director of the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems at Queens College, City University of New York, is the author of "Making Peace With the Planet" (Pantheon, 1990)
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Condemning the Homeless Won't Solve Anything PAUL T. DeQUATTRO, Paul T. DeQuattro is an Orange County deputy public defender.
City to Sell Office Building It Bought in '90 FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malibu on Way to Being a City : Incorporation: County supervisors drop their opposition after an eight-month delay over a sewer project. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Fellowship Seeks Participants
SIMI VALLEY : Volunteers Help to File Tax Returns KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
LOS ALAMITOS : Recyclable Trash Percentage Grows KATHIE BOZANICH
COUNTYWIDE : Comcast to Resume Program for Gays ZAN DUBIN
Supervisors to Ask U.S. to Upgrade LAX Radar
Picus Calls for Answers About $5.5-Million Boat
Clerk's Keen Nose Aids in Drug Arrest JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Cites 'Emergency,' Seeks Cuts : Schools: Officials propose to use up reserve funds. Plan forestalls layoffs, but superintendent says they will happen. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Accused of Exposing Himself TINA DAUNT
COUNTYWIDE : Judge Rejects Ranch Seizure in Slave Case DARYL KELLEY
CYPRESS : Shut Down Bike Path, City Asked LYNDA NATALI
SANTA ANA : Faculty Says Trustees Unfairly Punished GREG HERNANDEZ
Anti-War Protesters Disrupt Freeway Traffic
Robbery Victim Killed for Trying to Answer Door
3 Navy Men Wounded in Holdup at Bar
Santa Ana Police Identify Man Hit in Year's First Shooting by Officer : Crime: He was wounded in stomach after allegedly reaching for a concealed pistol. Another officer was shot at the day before. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jim Tippins: a Community's Connector ZION BANKS
Excessive Water Users Cite Reasons : Ventura: Some customers on the penalty list consumed nearly their year's allotment in just six months, officials said. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Possible School-Site Swap to Be Discussed TED JOHNSON
MEINERS OAKS : Rejection of License Urged for Facility CAROL WATSON
Name Changes, Neighborhood Doesn't : Geography: Residents of Valley Village can now officially say they are not a part of North Hollywood. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICIAN WATCH : Beat the Press
Methanol Car Steers Killea in New Course RUSSELL BEN-ALI
Worker, 23, Killed by Falling Equipment
Impact of Drought
Salmon Program Called Success Despite Disease : Coast: Anglers say fishermen should reel in 20-pounders next year for the first time since the 1960s. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giving Doctors a Helping Hand : Medicine: Invention reduces risk of being exposed to AIDS virus during treatment. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starving Children
SAN CLEMENTE : Officer Suspended on Abuse Complaint JAMES M. GOMEZ
Ex-Convict Gets Sentence of Nearly 42 Years Under Law for Repeat Offenders ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : City Sues to Block Smithcliffs Project LESLIE EARNEST
Emmett Shannon; Retired Real Estate Broker
Dress Rehearsal for Hell
Morgan Tells of Threats by Officer : Trial: The former baseball star testifies that a detective shoved and handcuffed him at LAX. He is suing the city and the policeman. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Indicates Most Parents Back Year-Round Plan : Schools: Districtwide, 54% of parents of Ventura elementary students favor switching to an all-year schedule. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Driver Shot in Head in Santa Ana : Violence: It is the third shooting in as many days in the city. The youth staggers out of his car and pleads for help. MATT LAIT and LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Supervisors OK Plan for Builder to Tap Into Aqueduct AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
General Dynamics Veteran Newton Dies in La Jolla
Farewell, Linda Fisher--A Nicer Neighborhood Awaits DANA PARSONS
Obituaries
There's Now Time for This Sergeant MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL : An Extremist Goes Mainstream : A proponent of expelling Palestinians joins the cabinet, and to a Jewish state under siege, his platform has appeal. YOAV PELED, Yoav Peled teaches political science at Tel Aviv University and is currently a visiting scholar at UC San Diego.
Grace K. Wilson; Retired Teacher
Curtain Falls on the California Theatre : Government: The City Council, led by Bob Filner, votes against saving the downtown landmark. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Sets Hearing on Massage Parlors ZION BANKS
ORANGE : Lecture to Focus on Children's Reading
Number of Suicides Rises Dramatically in 1990, Coroner Says TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funeral Friday for Policewoman
Insults Add to the Tragedy
Policewoman Is Mourned
1991 Raises For L.a. County Department Heads Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Susan B. Swanton Welsh; Retired Social Worker
Letting the Facts Get in the Way of a Good Story About a Little Girl TONY PERRY
COUNTYWIDE : Children Bare Hearts at Cemetery KATIA HETTER
Omar, Animal Park Baby Elephant, Is Seriously Ill BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer's Killer Purchased Gun for El Salvador : Crime: The man who shot a rookie policewoman intended to leave the United States this week and needed protection in his country, his brother says. LESLIE BERGER and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Chance to Live and to Tell About It : Air safety: Smoke hoods could help passengers survive a fiery crash, experts say. So why are federal officials resisting? LEW IRWIN, Lew Irwin, a veteran Los Angeles news broadcaster, is chairman of the Talking Picture Company, a new radio network
City to Take Eagle Rock From Owner : Landmarks: The L.A. council votes to acquire land on which the famed boulder sits. The investor is crying foul. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terrier Mauls Man, His Doberman : Attack: The victim, who was taking a walk in Anaheim with his 8-year-old dog, used a pocketknife to fend off the pit bull-like American Stafford. MATT LAIT and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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Looney, Patton Named to Coach All-Star Teams TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staggers Case Cited by NCAA : College basketball: Texas El Paso is accused of 13 violations, including improperly recruiting ex-Crenshaw star. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Westmont Bedevils Master's JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southern Section Division I Boys' Basketball Roundup
The Sidelines : Track Embezzler Sentenced From Times Wire Services
Evolution Theory: UNLV Over UCLA MIKE PENNER
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The Sidelines : William & Mary Cuts 4 Sports From Times Wire Services
Royal Notches 1st Playoff Win in Record Style, 108-71 JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MSL Plans 'Voluntary' Outdoor Season, Without USSF's Help JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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The Sidelines : Austria Takes First Nordic Gold From Times Wire Services
DIVISIONS III-A, III-AA : Estancia Has Best Chance of Stopping Palos Verdes BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truth Hurts as Clippers Lose : Pro basketball: The grim reality is that they are tied for last in Pacific Division after Sacramento beats them, 103-101. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Coast Christian Withdraws From Prep Playoffs After Fight ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lunker Southland Bass Warming to Occasion
Valhalla's Dillon Breaks Season Three-Pointer Record
Angels Increase Their Offer to Finley Before Thursday's Hearing HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Woodard Admits to Oversight
Suns' Johnson Gets Scoop on Lakers and Their Streak : Pro basketball: He scores 35 and calls his 15-foot finger-roll lucky, but it's the key basket in Phoenix victory, 99-95. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Hull's 59th Goal, Two Assists Power Blues Past Oilers, 4-2 DAN HAFNER
Fullerton Women Win
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Mulligan Resigns as Coach at UCI
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Poly Makes Playoffs With 50-44 Victory PAIGE A. LEECH
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SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Santa Ana Edges Saddleback at Line MICHAEL ITAGAKI
After Leading, Kings Can't Put Flames Out, 4-4 : Hockey: Goals by MacInnis, Makarov bring Calgary back from a 4-2 deficit in the third period. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistake-Prone Gulls Suffer Seventh Consecutive Loss at Home KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Match Postponed for Funeral
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISIONS IV, V : Whittier Christian Has Its Sights Set on Quarterfinals FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Can Blame This Defeat on the Sun STEVE KRESAL
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All Norris Needs Is a Challenger DAVE DISTEL
Norris Says Fight Plan Worked Perfectly DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Plays Above His All-Star Form DAN HAFNER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
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Figure Skating RANDY HARVEY
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISIONS II-A, II-AA : Brea Moves Up but Remains Team to Beat FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith Alias: Steelhead Heaven : Free-Flowing Northern California River the Best Spot for the Big Ones RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Umpires' Counsel Phillips Upset With Clemens' Deal ROSS NEWHAN
High School Basketball : Boys Basketball
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISIONS I-A, I-AA : Marina Puts Its Streak on Line in First Round ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Player Quits Seton Hall in Wake of U.S. Flag Dispute From Associated Press
Southern Section Boys' Basketball Roundup
Well, at Least He Was Given a Good Reason TED BROCK
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NCAA: Texas El Paso Acted Improperly in Recruiting of Staggers From Associated Press
The Sidelines : USC Hires Cope as Assistant From Times Wire Services
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Talent Runs Deep on Women's Track Team ROBYN NORWOOD
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Chavez, Mission Rout Canyons, 21-9
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Nothing Normal About It: Fight, 12 Ejections, Forfeit From Associated Press
No Reason to Get Red in the Face Over Fans' Painted Mugs BARBIE LUDOVISE
'92 Convention Puts the Astros in Limbo From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Pacifica Defeats Costa Mesa in Wild-Card Game
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Woodley's Effort Gives Title to El Cajon Valley LAURA PALMER
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
CSUN's Gibbs Likely to Miss USIU Contest THERESA MUNOZ
For UCSD, Winning Is Simply Basic : College basketball: By sticking to fundamentals, Tritons (20-3) don't let success go to their heads. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Morris Appeal Denied Associated Press
Excavate Makes 3-Year-Old Debut Thursday BILL CHRISTINE
Van Nuys Girls Stun Huskies KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Still No Place Like Home : Ramon Martinez Helps Family, Keeps His Roots in Dominican BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Streaking Connecticut Beats No. 18 Georgetown From Associated Press
OUTDOOR NOTES : Drought Takes Toll as State Hatcheries Release Trout Early PETE THOMAS and RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Son of a Gun : Nolan Ryan's Boy Fires It Past First Batter He Faces From Associated Press
FIGURE SKATING : Injury to Prevent Trenary From Defending Her Title RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Controversy to Follow Aubin West STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WLAF Will Succeed With Tight Rein on Dollar, League President Believes From Associated Press
Sixteen a Sweet Run, but It's Not 34 MIKE DOWNEY
THE NHL : League's Uncaring Drug Policy Leaves Troubled Players on Ice STEVE SPRINGER
Take Me Out to the Old Giveaway Game MELVIN DURSLAG
MacLean Calls Antics 'Stupid' : UCLA: After throwing the basketball at an Arizona player Sunday, he says such outbursts won't occur again. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Extends Winning Streak With Victory Over Whittier
Brown's Efforts Help Bring Channel Islands Title Share JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Underdog La Habra Having a Great Time at Playoff Party TOM HAMILTON
The Sidelines : Burrell Sets Indoor Record From Times Wire Services
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Six More Football Players Sign With Titans MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Two Girls' Soccer Players Commit to Santa Barbara
COMMENTARY BASEBALL SALARIES : Welcome to Wacky World of Arbitration KEN ROSENTHAL, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Beats Chapman Despite Yates' Homers
At 18-4, UCSD Women Still Play as If They're Overmatched DANA HADDAD
NAMES IN THE GAMES : Ruddock on a Personal Mission From Times Wire Services
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