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What happened on February 18, 1991
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Airing His Ideas : Howard Foote Once Took a Marine Jet for a Joy Ride, but What He's Attempting Now Is No Flight of Fancy DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controller's Parents Died in Plane Crash : Tragedy: Father and mother of woman involved in fatal LAX crash disappeared during a flight nearly 14 years ago. Friends say recent disaster 'dredges up an old pain.' MARK A. STEIN., This story was reported by Times staff writers Glenn F. Bunting, Rich Connell, Eric Malnic and Tracy Wood. It was written by Mark A. Stein
Science / Medicine : Whys of War : Anthropology: Human beings have fought one another for thousands of years, but there are many theories as to the causes. BRUCE BOWER, Bower is behavioral sciences editor for Science News Magazine, from which this story is adapted.
SANTA ANA : Outdoor Swap Meet Ban to Be Considered GREG HERNANDEZ
THOUSAND OAKS : Hearing on 3-Story Shopping Center Set PSYCHE PASCUAL
The Role of the Press in Wartime
Brea : Council OKs Funds for Anti-Gang Unit LYNDA NATALI
PLATFORM : Best Time Is Now Nobel Laureate LINUS PAULING received a Presidential Medal of Merit for his work on military explosives after World War II. He comments on prospects for peace in the Persian Gulf: and
Weekend Drops Barely Qualify as a Rainfall G. JEANETTE AVENT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
OXNARD : Driver Charged in Death of Passenger CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Rivals Fault Board for Disrepair of Schools : Election: Challengers for the 3 Burbank district seats say the panel doesn't encourage citizen input in solving problems. The lone incumbent blames the state for poor building conditions. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The West's Full Service to a Weapons Buyer : In too many ways, sellers' greed brought us this war
Legislators Pare Staff Because of Budget Cuts KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Extremely Dangerous' Bomb Destroyed
Science / Medicine : High-Tech Successes Bring Talk of More Military Use of Space LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Jordan's Hussein
Stamp Prices
Stamp Prices
Haiti's New President
Jordan's Hussein
OJAI : Jail Booking Fees Overtax City Budget THIA BELL
Toddler Hit by Van in Pacoima, Killed
How to Ease the Killer Credit Crunch
West County Issue : Commercials in the Classroom
Land Measure Is Called Insurance, but Also Disaster GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Schools Ask Voters for Their Help JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE NAVY : Next, Carriers With Empty Decks : Canceling the A-12 Stealth plane was correct, but now the Navy is without a new long-range attack jet. JOHN LEHMAN, John Lehman, secretary of the Navy in the Reagan Administration, is a Navy reserve attack bombardier.
CLIPBOARD : Hazardous-Spills Log
Jordan's Hussein
Redevelopment Moves In to Open Arms BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Progress Seen in Diabetes Study From Times Staff and Wire Reports
At Last, Leftists Can Rally Round the Flag : Gulf War: A persuasive Hitler analogy closes ranks on the home team's side. CLANCY SIGAL, Clancy Sigal is a writer and BBC critic who works in London and Los Angeles.
Water Quotas Succeed in 1st County Trial : Drought: Ten months after the city ordered them to reduce use by 15%, nearly all Ventura businesses have done so. But the cost has been steep for many. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti's New President
ORANGE : Residents: Chapman Violated City Law MARY HELEN BERG
Forest Service's Logging Policy
Police Investigate Death of Toddler
Prisoner Escapes
He Hopes Not to Leave His Mark on Presidents' Papers BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winning the War
Budget Cuts Cost Area Legislators 16 Staff Members KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN RIGHT : The Public Needs to Know War's Horrors : Poor information may have been a cause of the conflict. TOM BETHELL, Tom Bethell is a media fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Lottery Results
Countywide : HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Stamp Prices
WESTMINSTER : Officer at Scene of Crash Hit by Car ERIC LICHTBLAU
John W. Crowe; Engineer, Professor
Rising Threat of a Ground War Hits Home for Sisters : Persian Gulf: Two women whose Marine reservist sweethearts are positioned near Kuwait follow a routine of worry and prayer. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : Car Driver Struck by Train at Crossing
Science / Medicine : Exercise and Effect of Alcohol From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Traffic Danger Growing at Many Schools : Accidents: Hazards range from speeding to double-parking. Police say parents are partly to blame. A 3-man patrol is 'overwhelmed.' DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : 4 Commissioners Retained by Council MARY ANNE PEREZ
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Surf Drowns Out City's Drawbacks : Image: Despite traffic and environmental concerns, Huntington Beach gets a favorable rating from 98% of the surveyed residents. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Teen-Ager Stabbed in Fight at Party CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
COLUMN LEFT : Fight Some Butchers, Pay Others : Bush's restoration of aid to the Salvadoran government was at the least cynically timed. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and
Science / Medicine : Research Traces Modern Human Origin to Africa From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Forest Service's Logging Policy
Science / Medicine : Genetic Link to Retardation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Countywide : Efforts to Plant Trees Catch On LESLIE EARNEST
Garrett A. Morgan
Organization Honors Advocate for Mentally Ill as Mother of the Year TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Draw Battle Lines to Protect Children From War Tony Perry
OXNARD : Company Fined for Waste Oil Dumping KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
Geometric Concepts Employed in Pier Plans for Huntington Beach BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crashers Suspected in Stabbing Death
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Vietnamese Tet Holiday Celebrated LILY DIZON
40 Vehicles Crash in Sandstorm : Chain reactions: Strong winds that reduced visibility contribute to a sequence of pileups in the northern Antelope Valley. No one is critically hurt. PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Magic Words That May Slay a Giant Merger : Utilities: 'Not adversely affect competition': That phrase could become the key to the Edison-SDG&E proposal. RALPH FRAMMOLINO and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCI Expecting $10-Million Loss in State Funds KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Council to Vote on Pushcart Controls LILY ENG
Arab Cab Drivers Are Victims of Anti-Iraq Anger H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tapping Skills Early : Education: A Head Start center in Santa Paula uses entertaining activities to prepare the children of low-income migrant farm workers for the challenges of elementary school. VIVIAN LOUIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Drown After Waves Split Open Boat's Hull CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Barbara Youngblood: Using Law's Power LESLIE HERZOG
Hollywood's Chamber Ousts Its President : Business: Move is the latest symptom of local group's problems. It is in disarray at a crucial time for redevelopment decisions. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Project Alpha Is On Time, Report Shows LISA MASCARO
DANA POINT : Black-Tie Mayors' Ball Is Scheduled LESLIE EARNEST
Are Officers Who Forgo Turn Signals Above the Law? ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Injured in Tijuana Blast Blamed on Gas Line Leak PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Arrested in Death of Girl, 2 : Crime: The mother of seven and her boyfriend are suspected of killing the child. Authorities say body showed signs of abuse. TINA ANIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
6 East German Olympic Champions Reportedly Used Steroids in Mid-'80s Agence France-Presse
Memorial Service Is Set for Macker
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Harding Eschews a Royal Throne for a Quiet Night of Shooting Pool RANDY HARVEY
NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks Look Like the Champions DAN HAFNER
Worthy's Surge Propels Lakers Past Trail Blazers : Pro basketball: He scores 22 of his 30 points in the second half of 106-96 victory. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Motor Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Taking a Look at the Course, by the Numbers JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anderson Not Sharp, but Georgia Tech Uses Inside Job to Beat Arizona, 62-56 Associated Press
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Practices Pay Off for USC : Trojans: They beat Cal, 85-76, after putting in extra work during two days off in the Bay Area. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Try Sticking These in Spokes of a Tank MIKE PENNER
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Sockers Calm Storm With Overtime Win JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Much Muddle in Middle, Irvan Leaves No Doubt at End : Auto racing: He shows skeptics by winning. Earnhardt and Allison crash on the 198th lap. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Investigation Pushes Owens Even Closer to the NBA TIM LAYDEN, NEWSDAY
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Clippers Slumber in Defeat : Pro basketball: A late wake-up call gets a brief response, but 76ers have little trouble, 114-104. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miner Overcomes Cold Shooting, Helps USC Win From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Golden West Women's Roll Continues With Top Seeding STEVE KRESAL
Dickson Hopes to Put Trip Through Minors Behind Him : Baseball: Cub prospect knows he needs to work harder to stick in Wrigley Field. BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Drop Fourth in Row as Northridge Wins in 11
Carbajal Makes Quick Work of Santos From Associated Press
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Vigo Lifts Northridge in 11th, 5-4 DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
USD's Noriega Claims Win in Final : Tennis: Tournament championship is Torero's second in as many years. He also won in the doubles final. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burrell Defeats Christie in England, Then Nearly Comes to Blows With Him Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Farma Way Finds Yet Another Way to Win After Starting Out Slowly BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tote Computer Spews $26,000 in Overpayments STEVE SCHUELEIN
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Lendl Serves Up Five-Set Victory Over Sampras From Associated Press
Better Than Par for This Course : Golf: Tijeras Creek offers public the quality of a country club in Rancho Santa Margarita. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Connelly's Telford Decides to Do an About Face : Prep volleyball: She turns down West Point appointment to play for Hofstra. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonds Loses Arbitration, Gets $2.3 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : Fleury's Three Goals Lead Flames Over Blues DAN HAFNER
Blake Won't Throw a Victory Away : Golf: After heaving his old putter into a lake last Monday, he makes some big putts for a two-stroke victory over Bill Sander. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Need to Write Off Hall of Fame Voting MELVIN DURSLAG
New Job Gives Daly a Can't-Lose Situation MIKE DOWNEY
Aztecs Rally to Dump San Jose State
Eldredge Is Master of the Ice : Figure skating: The men, like the women the day before, put on an outstanding show at the U.S. Championships. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Was Once a Trojan, and Still a Trojan TED BROCK
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
SAILING : Winds Stir Things Up at Midwinters RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trevino's Birdie on No. 18 Caps 66 and Beats Douglass Associated Press
Sander Finds Consolation in Second Place BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : UCLA Falls to Stanford
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Wins Again in Baseball
USC's 'Joke' Memo Spurs Legal Action : Court: Offer to set up Cobb for a false drug arrest results in amended discrimination lawsuit. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Character Roles Get Noticed DAVE DISTEL
Fullerton Signs Six Volleyball Players
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Ohio State Beats Indiana in Two Overtimes From Associated Press
TENNIS : At 32, McEnroe Is Looking for Big Finish THOMAS BONK
NEWS
Iraq Oil Fires Causing Showers of Black Rain : Environment: Allied raids or Iraqi sabotage have started petroleum blazes. The smoke fouls rainwater, polluting natural resources. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life-Size Plastic Unicorn It Is, and Apologies to No One JACK SMITH
REGIONAL REPORT : Driven to Drink : Thirsty Ants Invading Homes in This 5th Year of Drought JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Turns Seaward to Slake Thirst for Water : Drought: Despite their costliness, small desalination plants have opened and larger ones are planned. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
U.S. Steps Up Combat, Launches 7 Firefights : Gulf War: Two soldiers killed, six wounded by 'friendly fire' from a U.S. helicopter in night attack. British admit that a 'smart' bomb veered off course and into Iraqi town. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : NORTH KOREA : Discussions With South Canceled From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : TUNISIA : Opponents Storm Ruling Party Office From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Drug Cartels Blamed for Huge Car Bomb From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Town Bans Yellow Ribbons on Its Property Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Fears Haunt the Brave New World : After years of state control, the hardships and uncertainty of reform have Eastern Europeans looking to the future with doubt and dread. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : ELK GROVE : Driver With Pipe Bomb Is Arrested From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fears From Afar : Arab women in the U.S. cling to each other as they try to make sense of the war in the Gulf. They find themselves caught between their homelands and their adopted country. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Wilder Hints at Run With Cuomo From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TV AND THE GULF WAR : Now You Have Your Choice: Killing and Gore for Real or Simply Make-Believe HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Aziz Arrives in Moscow; U.S. Stands Firm JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Luis Escobar; Director
Durenberger's Finances Target of U.S. Probe Associated Press
Gulf Weather
War IN BRIEF : SAUDI ARABIA : Wind Stops Flow of Giant Oil Slick From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Low-Tech Protection
Recession Hits State With Surprising Force : Economy: California's image as a haven from hard times is tarnished. War is not a boon to defense sector. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dannemeyer Will Oppose Seymour for Senate Seat ROBERT W. STEWART and CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
War IN BRIEF : INDIA : U.S. Planes Barred From Fuel Stops From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dannemeyer to Start Quest for U.S. Senate ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War IN BRIEF : VATICAN : Pope Rejects Idea of 'Peace at Any Cost' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Drug Gang Says It Set Off Car Bomb From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drug Addicts' Problems Go Beyond a Quick Fix : Treatment: The pariahs among street people are in need of specialized services that are scarce in O.C. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 105 Backers Now Turn to the Legislature : Initiatives: They want lawmakers to enact provisions of the truth-in-advertising ballot measure, which was struck down by a state Court of Appeal last week. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Ground War, U.S. Lives May Depend More on Human Spies Than High Tech EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Gulf War : Mission To Moscow
The Week In The Gulf
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Court Acts to Save Boy With Measles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Married . . . With Children
United Effort Stymied Iraqi Terror Threat RONALD J. OSTROW and KENNETH REICH and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : A Tale of Voyeurism With a Bit of Horror : SLIVER: A Novel, by Ira Levin . Bantam Books, $19.95, 256 pages CAROLYN SEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Safe Zones
The Day in the Gulf
Facing Up to Celebrity ANN CONWAY
BBC Experts Listen, Learn About Region : Intelligence: Linguists decipher radio transmissions. Paying clients get a firsthand look at what combatants are saying. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush's Church Services Jolted by Protester DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash of Mail Plane Kills 2; Blast Reported Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Bank Employees Robbed of $50,000 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Humor: Joking in Israel
Probe Vowed in Ex-Contra Chief's Death : Nicaragua: Bermudez's murder casts doubt on assurances of safety for rebels who have put down their arms. Security police are Sandinista-controlled. From Associated Press
My Secret Life : Sober-Sided Times Reporter Ventures Into Raucous World of Tabloid Journalism PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Credo on Ground: Speed, Surprise HARRY G. SUMMERS Jr.
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Words on the War
Troops Outracing Medical Network : Logistics: Supplies have reached rear staging areas, officials say, but not all forward combat hospitals. JOHN BALZAR and MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Iraqi Soldiers Suffering From Lack of Sleep DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Die as Winds Whip Up Seas, Sand PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Raytheon Experts Work on Patriots From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush's Vision of a 'New World Order' Still Unclear : Policy: The President found a slogan for his Administration. But neither he nor anyone else can seem to define it. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Eagerly Fights 'War of the Words' : Propaganda: The Jewish state, passive victim of missile attacks, has taken up the public relations battle. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-AIDS Workers Struggle to Get Message to Minorities CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Drives His Car Through Reno Casino; 22 Injured Associated Press
Richard Englund; Director of Joffrey Company From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : BERKELEY : Sub Chaser Getting Chased From Port From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Protests in Europe
Students in Albania Vow to Start Hunger Strike Over School Name From Reuters
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : A Little Lobbying
'Love Boat' of the Gulf Offers Respite From War : Stress: The Cunard Princess, a British luxury ship chartered by the Pentagon, provides a 3-day rest and recreation spot for U.S. troops. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giant Dunes Feared to Be Under Attack From Below : Environment: Firm wants to tap water table underneath the sand. Foes believe the underground pools bind the powdery ridges together. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baghdad Turns Deaf Ear to Red Cross Plea to See POWs MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ancient Doctrine Guiding Futuristic Warfare in Gulf : Strategy: Sun Tzu's tiny book, written more than 2,500 years ago, is influencing U.S. and Iraqi tactics. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Special Colleague : Audrey Hepburn Is Honored Guest at Valentine Fashion Show JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : A-6 Intruder
ENTERTAINMENT
Telling the Persian Gulf War Story From a Journalist's Point of View ED TURNER, Turner is executive vice president of news gathering for CNN. and
AFI Announces Winners of Writing Contest DAVID J. FOX
POP WEEKEND : Charlatans UK Powers Up to Outdo the Stone Roses ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
The War's Impact BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Troubled Times : The War Hits Home for San Diego Symphony's Israeli Conductor KENNETH HERMAN, 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
Stage : Gentle Clown's Sweet Laughs SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
The War's Impact BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. COMEDY REVIEW : Leno Pokes Fun With Gentlest Jabs MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Thrills Extinguished Early in Banal 'Fire!' CHRIS WILLMAN
Pop Music : Too Light a Rogers in Anaheim MIKE BOEHM
Peoplewatch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Presidents Lead the Holiday Lineup STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Gay Issues Theme of Filmforum Series at LACE KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock 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
Previn Leads 'War Requiem' at Music Center JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By The Numbers Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
Music : Nojima Plays Haydn, Ravel, Brahms at Oxy DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Emotion Missing in Kenny Rogers' Neighborhood MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : The Limits of Lewitzky, Stoltzman LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Aykroyd No Triple Threat in 'Trouble' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concrete Blonde Solidifies Place in Commercial Market RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Jazz : Manning Quintet LEONARD FEATHER
OPERA REVIEW : Fishing for Bizet's Pearls MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Pop Music : Lhasa Club Spirit Brought to Life CHRIS WILLMAN
Gruff Grimsby Says Smiling Wasn't Part of KUSI Deal KEVIN BRASS
'Nightingale' Actor Questions Critic's Barbs RAY STRICKLYN, Stricklyn's three-week, one-man performance as Tennessee Williams in "Confessions of a Nightingale" at the Pasadena Playhouse's Balcony Theatre ended on Sunday. and
TV Reviews : 'Voice of the Planet': a Provocative Dialogue RAY LOYND
ART : Cable-Video Exhibit Is 'In' Joke Meaningful to TV Generation : "Media Pranksters" at the Laguna Art Museum uses standard TV-show formats for outspoken commentaries on racial, sexual and political issues. CATHY CURTIS
Greek Jewelry Opens Door to a Rich Heritage : Ornamentation: 4,000 years of culture is seen through display at the San Diego Museum of Art. KENDAL PATE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MET Gets a Revived Theater Life : Stage: A group of actors and writers leases the former Oxford Avenue site of Los Angeles Actors' Theatre. Production could start by May. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music : British Chamber Orchestra Offers Joyous Program at Ambassador DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
BUSINESS
Mutual Funds
U.S. Tourism Hurt as Japanese Spurn Travel in Wartime LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Farm Sales Hit Record $17.8 Billion in 1990 : Agriculture: The slight increase over 1989 came despite water cutbacks to growers. The drought will make the reductions larger this year. From United Press International
Foreign Stock Markets
Consumer News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S. Korean Trade Barometer Falls From Reuters
Strike Ends at Gulf War Shell Manufacturer From Associated Press
A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Road to Reform Began at Textile Factory TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No More High-Flying Times JAMES BATES
PACIFIC REPORT : New Image Down Under : Australia: The government wants to show there's more than shrimp on the barbie. Reforms aim to lure foreign capital and technology, and to compete globally. TERESA WATANABE and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Stock Group Winners And Losers
A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
The Scramble to Court Taiwan Investors : Commerce: Taipei has $70 billion in foreign reserves. Some of its firms are looking overseas because of rising wages and land prices at home. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Long Term, Dow's Swings Don't Matter TOM PETRUNO
China Prevailing in Hong Kong Airport Dispute : Politics: Beijing is already successfully exerting its influence over issues that will remain after it takes over in 1997, and that worries those in the colony. ROBERT W. GIBSON, TIMES INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS CORRESPONDENT
Serving Up Palate Pleasers : Restaurant Executive Keeps Up With U.S. Appetites : NORMAN N. HABERMANN Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
New Twist in Asian Cultural Gap Story : Industry: As Asian firms build plants elsewhere in Asia, factory managers find that the locals' habits can drive them up the wall. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
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