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What happened on February 15, 1991
BUSINESS
Ex-Consolidated Chief Ferrante Hoped He'd Left His Past Behind : Indictment: After recently settling civil suits by federal regulators, he 'thought the government would be rational,' lawyer says. New charges open latest chapter in a long story. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recession Puts Crimp in Tet Festival Sales : Lunar New Year: For many Little Saigon businesses the period before the celebration normally is the most lucrative time of the year. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fried Chicken King, Bride Wed in Heart-Spangled Rites From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : 12-Day Strike at Harley Ends From Times Wire Services
Real Estate John O'Dell Times staff writer
Trade Deficit Cut Sharply in December From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : One-A-Day to Limit Ad Claims From Times Wire Services
Dow Zooms 57 on Iraqi Peace Feeler From Times Wire Services
Alpha Micro Lays Off 9% of Its Work Force ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
P.M. BRIEFING : Ban on New Billboards Asked From Times Wire Services
Real Estate John O'Dell Times staff writer
REAL ESTATE : Relocation Expert Finds a Market and Proceeds to Build It John O'Dell Times staff writer
Worried Americans Close Door on Outside World From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Chrysler White-Collar Cuts Told From Times Wire Services
Carter Hawley Suppliers See a New Beginning STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wholesale Prices Off Tiny 0.1% in January : Economy: A big drop in energy costs provide a bright spot during the war and the recession. From Associated Press
Steam Likely to Rise With Water Cutbacks S. J. DIAMOND
CMS Enhancements' Revenue Plunges 50%; Profits Almost Vanish : Electronics: Irvine maker of disk drive products cites intense competition and thin margins for second-quarter results. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : British Inflation Eased in Jan. From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Dragon Sparks Manila Stocks From Times Wire Services
Price Co. Seeks to Sell Bonds for Expansion CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
GM, Ford Losses Total $2.1 Billion in 4th Quarter : Earnings: The two giant car makers paint a bleak picture for this year, blaming the Gulf War, the recession and competition. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Prices Drop on Iraq's Offer, Then Rebound From Reuters
Car Dealers Plow On With Their Big Show : Autos: Organizers express optimism despite the economic lag, and hope that the Gulf War doesn't keep everyone glued to the tube. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Traders See a Chance to Cash In; Dow Off 31 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Mideast Update
U.S. and Japan Start New Chip Negotiations LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stagnant Sales Spur Deals on Wheels : Automobiles: Showrooms across the country are overloaded with inventory, creating a buyer's market with discounts and no-cost options. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Pain, All Gain, Health Club Figures : Exercise: New spa targets affluent people in their 40s and older who do not want punishing workouts--or sweating with younger hard-body members. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. and Japan Begin Talks on Semiconductor Chips LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherman Oaks Mortgage Firm In Chapter 11 JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interest Rate Cuts May Ignite a Rally in Foreign Stocks TOM PETRUNO
British Rush to Get Share of Contracts to Rebuild Kuwait JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Texas Company Gets Controlling Interest in Parker : Contract: Founder gives up involvement in the firm. Board majority will be replaced by new directors chosen by Remington Cos. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovery Will Buy Learning Channel Unit JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Katzman Taking Different Path in Rebuilding Image of Morris ALAN CITRON and MICHAEL CIEPLY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
9 Are Indicted in Collapse of Irvine Thrift GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Employees to Dress for Success JANE APPLEGATE
Metromedia Looking to Unload Stake in Orion : Entertainment: The movie company, controlled by John Kluge, has a $12-million debt payment due. It has tried to sell films to raise cash. MICHAEL CIEPLY and ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ICN Biomedicals Reports 43% Rise in 1990 Profits From a Times Staff Writer
The Price Was Steep, but They Rose to the Occasion JANE APPLEGATE and MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
BASKETBALL'S RUN & GUN : Up-Tempo Trend Inspired by Loyola Marymount Makes a Quick Transition to High School Ranks JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clara's O'Brien Promoted in Football
Buffalo Reassesses Bid for Major League Team STEVE BERKOWITZ, WASHINGTON POST
Dominguez Hills Basketball Teams Face Doubleheaders
CSUN Losing Streak at 5 While USIU's Ends at 18 THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Blues Keep Norris Lead on Hull's 61st Goal, 3-2 From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Chatsworth Girls Ramble, 9-0 MIKE GLAZE
Harris More Than Doubles Salary With Dodgers: One Year, $315,000 Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Chicago Wins 4th In a Row From Associated Press
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Rio Mesa's Young to Play for Miami JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
UC Irvine's Ford Moves Quickly to Find Replacement for Mulligan ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daly Named Coach of '92 Olympic Squad : Basketball: The Pistons' boss will guide the U.S. team, which for the first time will include NBA players. From Associated Press
UCLA Beaten at Cal : Bruins: Nation's 15th-ranked team falls to seventh in Pac-10, 82-79. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Excavate Connections Happy Despite Second BILL CHRISTINE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rodarte's Homer Paces Rancho Santiago STEVE KRESAL
Prep Soccer Playoff Roundup
COLLEGES / ALAN DROOZ : Loyola Marymount's Six-Game Win Streak Is One for the Book ALAN DROOZ
MOTOR RACING DAYTONA 500 : Earnhardt, Petty Turn In Regal Performances SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verplank Knows What Mickelson Faces DAVE DISTEL
Crenshaw Cuts Through the Fog With 65 : Golf: Mickelson among six players who are one stroke behind first-day Open leader. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Chief Says Astros Can't Leave : Baseball: The team's owner rented the stadium to the GOP for a month in '92. But Fehr doubts the Players Assn. will allow a monthlong road trip. From Associated Press
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Struggles to Beat Washington at Philadelphia From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Muangchai Wins Flyweight Title From Times Wire Services
UNLV Beats Santa Barbara, 98-71 Associated Press
High School Soccer Playoffs
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Miller, Titan Women Rout San Diego State
Montclair Prep Upset by Delay of Hearing JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls Leave Knicks Behind, Stay Ahead of Pistons From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Cherkasov in Tennis Semifinals From Times Wire Services
COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : Long Beach Coasts Past Santa Barbara
THE SIDELINES : Jones to Replace Spann in Fight From Times Wire Services
Cassidy Listed in Stable Condition THERESA MUNOZ
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Tustin Finally Scores a Postseason Victory TOM BIRSCHBACH
Kings Like the Results From Unlikely Trio : Hockey: Miller, McSorley and Buskas make key plays in a 4-2 victory over the Oilers. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Beavers Snap Losing Streak by Easily Defeating Huskies From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Newsome Retires, to Be a Scout From Times Wire Services
Girls' Basketball Playoffs
Northridge Falls to USIU, 98-96 THERESA MUNOZ
Sanders Helps Helix Hang on for Victory
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHERN SECTION WRESTLING : Canyon Seeks Fourth Title in Five Years ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Realigned Soccer League Might Include L.A. Team
Titans Step Boldly in 80-74 Loss to Aggies : College basketball: Fullerton walks on carpet, then rallies twice against 12th-ranked New Mexico State before falling. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Herberg Outlasts Rivals in Florida 200 From Associated Press
Drysdale Pleads No Contest to Drunk Driving Charge From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Baker Regains Control and Buckeyes Win From Associated Press
Daly Is Likely Olympic Coach From Staff and Wire Reports
Is This a Great Country, or What? MIKE DOWNEY
Finley Gets Deal Worth $2.5 Million HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walton Can't Run, but He's Climbing Broadcast Ladder LARRY STEWART
Success Spoils USC, Which Falls, 92-76 CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mexico St. Holds Off CS Fullerton From Associated Press
Community College Roundup
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Foothill Wins Game of Inches, 1-0 MICHAEL ITAGAKI
THE SIDELINES : Kitt Takes Super-G, 2nd Victory From Times Wire Services
Padres Give McGriff the Kind of Contract Santiago Wanted : Baseball: First baseman's production worth the money, McIlvaine says. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Just Getting Into the Tournament Was Tough For Hinkle BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Syracuse Investigation Stirs Up a City TOM HEATH, WASHINGTON POST
Bradshaw's 46 Ends USIU's Losing Streak DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Flashback : This Week In County Prep Sports History Researched by ARA NAJARIAN, Times Staff Writer
Playoffs Open Tonight for Girls' Basketball Teams ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Soccer Team Forfeits 19 Games, Removed From Playoffs CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Morse Signs to Play Volleyball at USF
Canseco Clocked at 104 M.P.H. by Highway Patrol in Florida Associated Press
Dave Thompson Returning as Marina Football Coach : Preps: From 1978-85, he led team to the playoff semifinals four times. The school's activities director succeeds John Seeley. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FIGURE SKATING / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Yamaguchi Getting More for Less RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wanted: Director of No-Win Situation MIKE PENNER
Wooden Knew How to Fertilize in the Garden TED BROCK
He Is Taking the Toros Under His Wing : Baseball: Cal State Dominguez Hills Coach George Wing believes his young team can rebound to have a successful season. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IHL Albany Franchise Calls It Quits
Taft's Hill Steps Into the Spotlight as a 3-Sport Standout : Prep basketball: Whether he is wearing high-tops, cleats or spikes, the senior makes a sizable impression. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF SAN DIEGO OPEN : No Looking Back for Crenshaw (65) T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Will Give Finley $2.5 Million : Baseball: Pitcher had filed at $2.8 million; Angels offered $1.75 million. Agreement on one-year contract came hours before arbitration hearing was to begin. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standing Out IN ANY Crowd : Dodgers' Jose Offerman Is Another in Long Line of Shortstops From Town in Dominican Republic BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs Short Work for Short-Staffed Colorado State : College basketball: Rams come to town with seven players, but outman San Diego State, 67-50. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Ventura's Baseball Team Posts 8th Victory in a Row
Carroll Resigns to Take Job at UCI : College sports: Cal State Fullerton athletic director leaves behind budget crisis. MIKE DiGIOVANNA and ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Division I-A Is Key Attraction in Opening Round TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patrick McEnroe Carving His Niche : Tennis: John McEnroe's younger brother begins to stand on his own after reaching semifinals at the Australian Open. BILL GLAUBER, BALTIMORE SUN
They're Winners in the Rough and Tumble World of Judo CHUCK BOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING NOTES / DAN STANTON : Topgun Skipper Finds Yellowtail Up to 20 Pounds Near Catalina DAN STANTON
THE SIDELINES : Utah's Afeaki Shot in Scuffle From Times Wire Services
THOROUGHBRED RACING : New Idea for Jockey Drug Program BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leach Follows Wife to Irvine Valley College
THE SIDELINES : DJ Who Broadcast Fake Nuclear Warning Loses Job With Cardinals From Times Wire Services
Would-Be Titan Forced to Play a Waiting Game : Baseball: Jason Moler transferred to Fullerton last summer. But he can't play until Illinois releases him from his scholarship. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gardena's Kirksey Is Proving That He Has the Right Stuff STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : CSUN Strategy--Hit It, Pitch It
NEWS
THE GULF WAR : Troops: African Participants
Cargo Movers Keep Pace on a New Route JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bakker's Heritage USA Is Born Again : Development: Televangelist Morris Cerullo heads a group that has bought the Christian resort. Plans are to reopen it this summer. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Vampire, a Lesbian Lover and a Tale of Murder From Reuters
Gay, Lesbian Couples Get 'Partnered' in San Francisco : Proposition K: Hundreds take advantage of the new law on Valentine's Day to formalize their relationships. CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carrie White, 116; Listed as World's Oldest Person Associated Press
Both Pilots Faulted in Santa Paula Collision : Accident: Plane had right of way but both craft should have avoided each other, federal investigators say. Kirk Douglas is listed in fair condition. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL and CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecutor Says Noriega Had Two Men Killed From Associated Press
No-Contest Plea Made in Fatal Fire at Fraternity House From Associated Press
To Our Readers
TV AND THE GULF WAR : There's Little TV News Without a Spin HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
THE GULF WAR : Helping Hand: USO
IN BRIEF : AT&T Calls Offered on Chinese Holiday
U.S. Offers Israel Little but Goodwill : Diplomacy: Euphoria over warmer relations fades with a growing list of disappointments. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Displaying The Flag
Wilson Drafts Massive Drought Battle Plan : Water: Governor proposes to transfer supplies to driest areas, protect wetlands wildlife and promote rationing. From Associated Press
Global Warming Talks Make Little Headway : Environment: Work on international agreement is stalled by 10 days of procedural wrangling. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutions of Protesters Clog San Francisco Courts PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Study Offers Hope in Cystic Fibrosis From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Feinstein Moves Toward Race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
French Dockers Balk Reuters
The Day in the Gulf
UC Regents Hike Fees a Record $650 to $2,274 : Education: In the austerity move, they also voted to curb enrollment growth and cut 1,000 non-teaching jobs. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Legislation Proposed to Curb Number of Lawmakers' Bills Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Italian Sailor Slain on Dubai Shore Leave Reuters
2% of Reservists Barred for Health, Hardship Reasons Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW : Epic Novel Succeeds Despite a Few Loose Ends : THE LAND WAS OURS: A Novel of the Great Plains by Charles W. Bailey ; HarperCollins; $21.95, 387 pages JUDITH FREEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Planner Targeted in Inquiries Quits MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR : Business: Tourism
Focus on New York THE FASHION STAFF
DESERT STORM: DAY 30 : Peace Feelers
Downed Plane
Exxon Settlement May Be Near, Alaska Governor Says : Environment: State seeks $1.2 billion to drop court action over oil spill. Other litigants fear accord might hurt their suits. DAVID HULEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UC Regents Hike Fees a Record $650 to $2,274 : Education: Discussion about the possible closure of UCI Medical Center is put off for a month. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : MEXICO : Pope Mourns Death of Indian Pilgrims From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Border Patrol Urges Action Against Agent Who Fired Into Van PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 9 Killed in Peru Boat Accident United Press International
NEWS ANALYSIS : Support for War Seen Despite Baghdad Deaths : Public opinion: Heavy civilian casualties in earlier wars saddened Americans but did not greatly change their view of those conflicts. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Parliament Guards Disarm 2 Deputies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : Gas Leak Survivors Protest Settlement From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : POLAND : Miners Boo Walesa, Demand Better Pay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Water for State Farmers Is Cut by 75% CARL INGRAM and MARIA La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Minority Gain in Early Use of AZT Questioned : Disease: Some doubt the study's validity. It also shows a better result for non-white AIDS patients than for whites when both got later treatment. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Ban on Tuna Imports Sought From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : 4 in Army Sentenced in Missile Sales Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
More Iraqis Cross Lines to Surrender : Defections: Bedraggled troops risk minefields and their own execution squads. They talk constantly about the unceasing bombardment. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush to Request $56 Billion for First 3 Months of War From Times Staff Writer
Long Holiday Weekend May Start Out With Raindrops TINA ANIMA and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
200 Kuwaitis Executed by Iraq Since War Began, Official Says KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testify or Be Sent to Jail, Mandela Case Figures Told : South Africa: Pair still are silent but judge delays incarceration while police seek missing witness. State says it cannot proceed unless the men take stand. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Mother Charged in Baby's Death From Times Wire Services
Vietnam's Shadows in Persian Gulf TIM RUTTEN
25 Cars on Freight Train Derail in Riverside
WORLD IN BRIEF : CHINA : Deng Appears After 2-Month Absence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Ex-Wife Denied Lottery Share From Times Wire Services
Haitian Leader Imposes Travel Ban on 91 High-Level Civil Servants From Associated Press
The Little Car That Definitely Can PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William Bryan; Reported D-Day Associated Press
WORLD : 50 Killed in Thai Truck Blast From Times Wire Services
Lost CBS News Crew Reported Held in Baghdad From Associated Press
Baghdad Raid Stirs Protests in L.A. Area GEORGE RAMOS and STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DESERT STORM: DAY 30 : Military
U.S. Spurns Peace Bid : Bush Calls Iraqi Offer to Leave Kuwait 'a Cruel Hoax' : President Urges Overthrow of Saddam; the War Goes On J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR : Military: Family Affair
Iraq's Intentions Probed in U.N. Council Debate : Conflict: Member countries discuss the scope of the war in a rare closed-door session. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DESERT STORM: DAY 30 : Financial
Arabs Hail Iraq Offer; Some Are Cautious From Associated Press
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Water, Water
Allied Leaders Wary of Baghdad's Peace Bid : Gulf War: Britain's Major calls it a 'sham.' Other nations demand that Iraq match its words with deeds. From Associated Press
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Words on the War
THE GULF WAR : Black Market Crackdown
19-Year-Old Shot Outside His Apartment
PRACTICAL VIEW : Business as Usual MARTHA GROVES
World Bank Executive Killed in Car Accident Reuters
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Buses Plagued by Breakdowns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Pair Get Into Trial, Give Mrs. Mandela Lucky $50 Bill SCOTT KRAFT
RUNWAY TO REALITY : Something New Under the Sun JOANNA DENDEL
NATION IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Rubella on Upswing; Young Adults Hit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clipboard DALLAS M. JACKSON
War, It Turns Out, Has a Language of Its Own : Combat: A surprise attack may not be that much of a surprise. And feint, raid and demonstration all have meanings of their own. HARRY G. SUMMERS Jr.
Germany Was Hub of Iraq Arms Network in Europe TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR : Leaflets: Tips on Surrendering
Troops Respond to Iraq: 'We're a Skeptical Bunch' From Associated Press
Namesake Kills Self With Arrow on Valentine Day Associated Press
More--and Better--Blues at Fleetwood's KEVIN ALLMAN
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Religion: What Is Ramadan?
William Bryan; First Newsman to Broadcast D-Day Invasion Report
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Attacks Raise Fears of New 'Dart Man' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Structure Built to Shelter Iraqi Elite, U.S. Says DOYLE McMANUS and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Salts Coming Back to Help Move Cargo to Gulf : Merchant marine: Many return from years of retirement. In all, thousands are called back to sea duty. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iraqis Vow Revenge; Other Arabs Outraged MARK FINEMAN and NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some Newspaper Headlines on Baghdad Bombing Draw Fire : Media: Callers say dailies are 'tool of Iraqis' and 'unpatriotic' in reporting civilian deaths. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rushdie Friends Ask World Leaders for Help From United Press International
RECREATION / BIKING : Bicyclists Shed Their Loner's Image to Press for Traffic Safety, Helmets RICHARD BEENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chemical Warfare SCOTT BROWN, Los Angeles Times
Panel Approves Referendum on Sales Tax for Jail MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Revive a Pastime: Fretting About U.S. 'Imperialism' : Reaction: Talk of 'secret agendas' surfaces on the left and the right. Some chafe at their country's secondary role in the Gulf. Others worry about diminished European influence. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Students Assail Fee Hikes, Say Poor, Minorities Will Suffer KRISTINA LINDGREN and ANITA M. CAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Missouri Hotel Blast Injures 18 Conventioneers From Associated Press
LOCAL : 3,500 at Policewoman's Funeral From Times Wire Services
NATION : Patriot Critics Wrong, Bush Says From Times Wire Services
COLUMN ONE : Pollution Is Price of Asia Boom : Unprecedented industrial growth in the '80s brought widespread damage to the water and air. Governments have been slow to deal with the threat. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Higher Iraqi Tank Losses Reported; 4th Carrier in Gulf : Attack options: The United States will consider announcing bomb targets in advance to avoid killing civilians, general says after Baghdad air raid. MELISSA HEALY and J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Star Attraction : Fashion: As always, Italian hotshot Gianni Versace dazzles 'em. 'I like sexy clothes,' he says during L.A. trip. 'They break barriers.' MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Ibuprofen Boosts Ulcer Risk, Study Says : Health: But drug is the least dangerous of 12 pain relievers tested. Researchers say low-dose users should not be concerned. From Associated Press
IN THE STORES : Duking It Out on Rodeo? MARY ROURKE
At the Front, a Break for Baseball, Steaks : Military: Spring-like weather brightens the half-holiday, but the shadow of tough days ahead remains. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 S. African Blacks Find Freedom and Fear Coexist : Reforms: A prisoner gets his release. A shack dweller finds that violence has created a living hell. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Indicts 9 in Consolidated Thrift Probe GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worn in the U.S.A. : On the Streets and in Boutiques, All-American Clothes Flag Down Buyers GAILE ROBINSON
Vintage Fashions Back in Vogue : The Whimsical Retro Clothes of Orange County Designer Holly Sharp Finally Find a Receptive Public KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : AIDS Patient Sues Estate of Dentist From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Doctor Who Created AIDS Drug Charged : Medicine: An Orange County physician faces 16 felony counts in connection with an unproved treatment. He says his prosecution is the product of 'mindless innuendoes and attacks.' LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spirit of Giving at Versace Show MARY ROURKE
ENTERTAINMENT
'Hedda' Has a Future in 1920s Japan ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV OPERA REVIEW : Peter Sellars' Dark View of 'Cosi fan Tutte' MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Karen Finley Applies 'Shock Treatment' : Performance art: The controversial artist takes on Disneyland, sexism and Sen. Jesse Helms at Cal State Fullerton. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'China Beach' Winds Up Production : Television: The only prime-time dramatic series about war may be bowing out, unless the Gulf War creates new interest in it. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Pasta a la TV Tray at Axe MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Jerry Jeff Walker Sings It as if He's Lived It JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AN APPRECIATION : A Godsend to Gospel Music CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'King Ralph': A Majestic Misfire for Goodman MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : Britain Stalls Export of Painting From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
POP REVIEW : 'Buckwheat' Stirs Pop, Tradition Into Hot Zydeco JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : NBC's Tartikoff Back on Job From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Peppers Soundproofing Test Delayed for Work at Theater MIKE BOEHM
Charlatans Put Rivals to the Test : Pop music: The group has moved to the forefront of bands from the fertile English rock scene. Its on its first Southland tour. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP ALBUM CHART : Sting's 'Soul' Soaring DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance Puts Donors in the Mood for Athletics HEATHER W. MORGAN
Television CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Peoplewatch CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : The Heavies: Retro-'70s From London JONATHAN GOLD
Television CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
1911 'Garden' Enchants 1991 Audience LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Prince Charles Helps on Script From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Dance and Music Reviews : Cellist Hai-Ye Ni at Ambassador RICHARD S. GINELL
Peoplewatch CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Curtis Is Happy to Stay Home With a Sitcom VERNON SCOTT, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
'Fanelli' Actor Finds Motivation Is Money MICHAEL HILL, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Theater Preaches a Timely Message of Nonviolence in 'Just-So Stories' : Stage: The program was planned well before the outbreak of war in the gulf, organizers say. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Lewitzky and Stoltzman's 'Love Affair' Proves Fruitful : Music: The doyenne of modern dance and the virtuoso clarinetist will unveil 'Glass Canyons' tonight at UCLA. DONNA PERLMUTTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : If You Flirt, Don't Play It Coy From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Dance and Music Reviews : Tina Gerstler Troupe at Zephyr LEWIS SEGAL
A Week for Supernatural : THIS WEEK'S MOVIES TERRY ATKINSON
MOVIE REVIEW : The Idle Rich Play the Game by Renoir's Rules in '39 Classic MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Actors Troupe Fails in Effort for Permanent Theater ZAN DUBIN
Oscar Nominations--Do They Help? DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annual Jazz Party to Swing in a Whole Weekend of Jams DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PAINTERS: Divided, Yet One In Art : Life Styles: Married painters Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson are a team in spirit, if not in style. LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cost-Cutting at NBC: Studio Tours Axed STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Bruce Nauman Gets the Big Picture
Trip the Spring Strikes a Chord With Judges at 'Texas Tuneup' MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guitar-Strumming Actor Returns to His Country Roots : Bands: Ronny Cox from 'Cop Rock' premieres his new group Tuesday. But he hasn't forsaken his TV-film career. CARRIE J. DELMAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Delmar is a Sherman Oaks writer.
Hollywood's Blue-Collar Canteen LAURIE OCHOA
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Across the Tracks' Races Toward an Emotional Finish KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War Humor: Negotiating a Minefield : Comedy: On television and in clubs, comedians are struggling to find a way to deal with the Mideast conflict--without offending any sensibilities. JUDY BROWN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cuisine at the Canopy Is '60s-Plus MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Appetizers Are the Ultimate Delight at the Greek Tycoon DAVID NELSON
Schedule for Music Center Opera Season
'Dallas' Faces a Real-Life Cliffhanger : Television: The cautious producers of the long-running CBS series film a season finale that also can serve as a farewell episode. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Revisiting the Unthinkable : Nazi Germany's 'Degenerate Art' Show at LACMA WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Karen Finley Projects Outrage Without Props : Activist: Performance artist is scathing and scatological at Cal State Fullerton. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Bloc's Funky Fusion Still's a Mishmash JEAN ROSENBLUTH
Waiting May Be Over for Black Bambi : Rock: A chart-targeted single is added to the San Diego quartet's shelved album, whose tracks have been remastered and placed in a new sequence. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
G. Gordon Libby Looking for a Fight : Broadcasting: Watergate figure has gained celebrity status. Now he's airing his provocative views on a Glendale radio station. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Friends Praise Flier's Skills, Belief in Safety : Aviation: Lee Manelski was to have spoken about careful aviation the day he and a student died in a midair crash. VIVIAN LOUIE and CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TUSTIN : 3 Officials Demoted at Foothill High SHANNON SANDS
30-Day Weather Forecast Leaves Expectations Dry TERRY RATHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharp, Palomar Discuss Merging Health Systems : Hospitals: New affiliation by Sharp, already close to joining Grossmont, would create giant health care group. LINDA ROACH MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broderick Can Shield Certain Medical Records, Judge Says ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Businesses Mount Gulf Card Drive KENNETH WALKER
COSTA MESA : School Board Told Budget Freeze Likely ZION BANKS
Vietnamese Immigrant Comatose After Car Is Broadsided : Crash: The student was preparing for his first Tet holiday in the U.S. Police arrest a Long Beach woman suspected of drunk driving. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
SANTA PAULA : Site, Day of School Meetings Changed JEFF SCHNAUFER
Truck Kills Man Pushing Cart on Freeway Ramp
Countywide : Tet Festivals to Ring In New Year
Drought Sends Utilities to the Sea for Water SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEINERS OAKS : State Won't Renew Facility's License CAROL WATSON
Weekend May Start With Rain TINA ANIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Mesa
Man Threatens to Blow Up Home; Bomb Is Defused
15-Acre Shopping Center to Be Built
Mobile-Home Park Accused of Overbilling
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : A Face on TV's Wall Stirs Childhood Memories JERE WITTER, Jere Witter is a writer in Huntington Beach. and
Day-Care Center Use May Increase HUGO MARTIN
Husband Held in Slaying First Blamed on Burglars
Countywide : 1 Campus Finalist Called Unsuitable JOANNA M. MILLER
I-5 Car Chase Ends in Arrest
South S.D.
New Building Rules Favor Old West Look
Lottery Results
DANA POINT : Panel Urges City to Halt Redevelopment LEN HALL
County Water Authority Urges Rigorous Controls AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Department Owes Some Answers : Two years of probing and no action in controversial poll-guard case
Goodby, Supervisor Pedro BILL BOYARSKY
Is Syria Somehow Serious? : Through winks and nods Damascus talks about the diplomatic road to Israel
Molina's Anti-Union Attack Is Pure Reagan ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, Antonio H. Rodriguez is a Los Angeles attorney and community activist. and
Neighborhood Rejects Tax to Build School : Election: Residents of the Summit area of Valencia vote 1,001 to 44 against a proposed $12-million bond measure in a special mail-in balloting. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Show Prompts New Tips About Serial Slayings Case MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Agrees Truth Not Necessary in District Elections; 'Nurse' Will Get Board Seat JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Images and Realities From a War Ever Cruel : Baghdad bombing deaths: both tragedy and propaganda
County to Spend $285,000 to Study Home Drownings BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
The Message Behind Soviet War Warnings : Geopolitics: Don't think the Soviets are unhappy with the Persian Gulf War--they see it as protection for the 21st Century. JERRY F. HOUGH, Jerry F. Hough is director of the Center on East-West Trade, Investment and Communications of Duke University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution
Countywide : Panel to Decide On Jail-Tax-Vote Issue JIM NEWTON
Signatures of Civic Center Foes Certified : Jungleland: Group obtains more names than needed to place issue on ballot. But council majority opposes such a move. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Kids Find Recipe for Aiding the Troops MARY HELEN BERG
Plans for Restoration of Wetlands Unveiled
Outfall Repair and Expansion OKd
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Justice Department Owes Some Answers
Drought
Energy Policies and Gulf War
Conrad on Friendly Fire
Conrad on Friendly Fire
Energy Policies and Gulf War
Conrad on Friendly Fire
Energy Policies and Gulf War
Energy Policies and Gulf War
Conrad on Friendly Fire
Energy Policies and Gulf War
Panel Acts to Stop 'Arab-Bashing' TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD, VENTURA : Officers' Weapons Stolen From Cars KAREN McKEAN
Oops, Nobody Tells Workers That Their Jobs Do Not Exist : Carson: Many city employees have been getting paid for positions eliminated from the budget in November. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
45-Day Building Moratorium OKd for Malibou Lake Area AMY LOUISE KAZMIN and AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Moorpark Rejects Sponsorship of Citizens Patrol : Crime: An organizer vows that the group will go forward with support from the private sector. KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego
Candidates On The April 9 Ballot Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Countywide : Indigent Patients Win Round in Court SONNI EFRON
VENTURA : Abortion Protesters' Appeal to Be Heard GARY GORMAN
Goodby to Mickey : Friends Pay Last Respects to Disney's Sound Effects Master BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Beach
SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Rotary President Gets Probation CARLOS V. LOZANO
SAN CLEMENTE : Gunman Seized in Wild Chase on I-5 HENRY CHU and WENDY PAULSON
Obituaries
VENTURA : Man Gets 8 Years in 3 Bank Robberies MAJA RADEVICH
Morgan Wins $510,000 in Suit Against City : Courts: A jury says the baseball Hall of Famer was mistreated by a Los Angeles police detective who mistakenly thought he was a drug courier. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15% Hike Sought for Bus, Trolley Fares
Steps May Help Cut Electric and Magnetic Exposure MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : $7.6 Million OKd to Beautify Area LISA MASCARO
Pratt Says NFL Shows Interest in City's Plan : Super Bowl: Councilman visits football commissioner to discuss minorities' role if the 1993 game is played in S.D. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Retrial Vowed if Ornelas Appeals Fail JERRY HICKS
ORANGE COUNTY AND THE GULF WAR : Protesters Will Call UC Irvine Campus Home : Vigil: Demonstrators set up encampment and want to live in tents until troops come back. Officials say 'city' can stay at least two weeks. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Discipline Urged for Agent in Border Shooting PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Ysidro
Developer Who Vowed to Donate Parkland Now Wants to Be Paid AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utilities Study Desalination Plant Plan : Water: Tijuana facility would be one of the world's largest. It also would generate electricity. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now, If They Could Only Add Mother's Day and . . . Tony Perry
57 Arrested in Sales of Drugs Near Schools
MOORPARK : School Board Delays Decision on Stipends GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Land Baron of Lawndale : Brash Jonathan Stein Brought Upscale Townhouses to the Blue-Collar Enclave and Made Some Enemies in the Process KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brewer, No. 2 Man at LAPD, to Retire : Police: Assistant chief says first attempt to join the force was rejected because he is black. Department's biggest change is improved race relations, he says. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Reverse AIDS Test Order in Molestations JERRY HICKS
Police Seek Two Killers Who Forced Way Into Victim's Home
Jennie Green: Finding Riches in Diversity LESLIE HERZOG
Man Shot Alongside Freeway Is Identified
Police Probe Death of Unidentified Man
Radical Artists Brush Aside Rules to Paint Downtown Picasso Mural RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Are Charged in Bookmaking Inquiry
SANTA ANA : Police Seek Gunman in Park Shooting KATIA HETTER and LILY ENG
Villa Park Doctor Charged With Distributing Unproven AIDS Drug : Medicine: Physician faces 16 felony counts. He says his prosecution is the product of 'mindless innuendoes and attacks.' LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lesson in Understanding : Sixth-Graders Learn About Plight of the Homeless While Sharing Spirit of Valentine's Day JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inmates Get the Goods in Jail Pizza Scheme
Bradley Seeks Quick OK of Plans to Reduce Traffic JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Is Given Case of Man Accused of Killing Nephew LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura : Museum Celebrates Sailing Ship Era GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Junkyard Employee Killed in Dispute Over Towing Fee GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Use Unusual Legal Tactic to Charge 4 in Gang-Killing Case : Crime: Prosecutors will use the 'provocative act' to charge three teen-agers and a man with murder in the slaying of a fellow gang member by rivals. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conrad on Friendly Fire
Overcoming Prejudices
Energy Policies and Gulf War
SUPERVISORIAL ELECTION : Calabasas Cityhood Ballots Mistakenly Sent to Voters RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The South Coast Botanic Garden will be alive with insects this Sunday. KIM KOWSKY
'Count' Convicted of Raping, Killing Woman
Power Line OKd Despite Worries Over Health Risks MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morgan Awarded $540,000 by Jurors : Lawsuit: They say the member of the baseball Hall of Fame was illegally detained and roughed up by an LAPD officer. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Names Lawyer to Conservation Post
La Mesa
Driver Gets 2-Year Term in Death of Pedestrian, 7
Mayor Calls for Quick Action at Crosswalk : Accidents: Bradley wants safety measures to be taken at Sepulveda intersection within three weeks. Four students have been hurt this school year. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 45 Days for Showing Porn to Children
Redondo to Test for Magnetic Fields : Health: The measurements, to begin in spring, are prompted by possible links to cancer. Areas near power lines will get special emphasis. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junkyard Employee Slain in Bid to Stop Argument
Group Seeks Gates' Apology for Remarks : Police: Immigrant rights advocates are angered over the chief's statement following death of policewoman in shooting by Salvadoran national. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : First 5 Acres of Pact Will Go to City Soon BILL BILLITER
Councilman Is Fined $10,000 Over Mailings : Politics: Daniel Griset of Santa Ana receives maximum penalty for five improper campaign mailings sent during his 1988 bid for reelection. GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dogs and Ponies and Public Invited Dana Parsons
2 Killed in Crash Were Tehachapi Teachers
Court Dismisses Oceanside Employee-Murder Suit ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tollway Debate a 2-Lane Road : Traffic: To build or not to build the planned San Joaquin Hills artery was the only issue during a crowded hearing. There were no shades of gray. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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