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What happened on January 09, 1991
NEWS
A First Lady With Flair : Politics: Gayle Wilson is smart, articulate, charming, pretty and never forgets a joke. 'She's the woman you love to hate,' says a friend. . ROBIN ABCARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Are the Outsiders Now Insiders? : Novel: 25 years later, questions about Tom Wolfe's accuracy in "The Pump House Gang" remain. But some of the book has proved prophetic. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foundation to Buy Yosemite Concession MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
WORLD : Soviet Tank Explodes; 17 Killed From Times Wire Services
They Are Their Brothers' Keepers : The ministry: At Serra House, priests help one another. It is the only recovery center in the Western U.S. for those suffering from alcoholism, other chemical dependencies and emotional problems. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Culturally Satisfying Year Lies Ahead : Arts: Throughout the San Gabriel Valley, a rich array of exhibits, concerts and theater is planned. KAREN E. KLEIN, Klein is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View
Steve Clark, 30; Guitarist With Def Leppard From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rebels Arrest 2 in Execution of GIs : El Salvador: The guerrillas say that their men may have 'assassinated wounded prisoners of war.' From Associated Press
U.S. Assails Soviets' Troop Move to Baltics JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 160 : A Daily Briefing Paper on Developments in the Crisis
Aziz 'Smart, Smooth, Clever,' but Some Doubt His Sway With Hussein : Diplomacy: Iraq's foreign minister may at best be a message carrier. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Modesty Here: This Forecast Rates Bouquet of Roses JACK SMITH
Local : One Killed in Rash of Traffic Accidents as Rain Hits County From Times Staff and Wire reports
'Golden Year' Begins to Lure Tourists to China Reuters
Residents Use Ropes to Flee Manila Fire Associated Press
Garamendi Throws Out the Rules : Insurance: The new commissioner proposes regulations on rate rollbacks and increases. He intends to be more stringent in limiting profits. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of Tahoe Name Rejected Associated Press
U.S. Warns Manila About Military Order From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Black Activists Ask Provisional Rule From Times Staff and Wire Reports
War Jitters Mount in Jordan and Iraq a Week Ahead of Deadline NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker-Aziz Talks Fail : Bush Discouraged by Iraq's 'Total Rebuff' : Baghdad Threatens to Attack Israel From Reuters
Congress Bypassed in Bid to Speed A-Waste Disposal RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev, Foe Resolve Budget Dispute Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Car Runs Into Store; Driver Flees From Times Wire Services
Israel Deports 4 Arabs for 'Violent Activity' : Mideast: The U.N. secretary general deplores the action. The Palestinians are taken to Lebanon. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dannemeyer Will Challenge Seymour for U.S. Senate Seat in '92, Sources Say ROBERT W. STEWART and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Saudis Cite Mix-Up, Deny Iraq Copter Pilots Defected KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Immediate DC-9 Checkup Urged From Times Wire Services
Roberti Seeks to Draft Water-Saving Plan : Legislation: Senate leader would cut usage for farms, purge polluted aquifers. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local : Fire at Valley Retirement Home From Times Staff and Wire reports
'Force of Logic or Logic of Force' to Win, Quayle Says SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : U.S. Ambassador May Quit His Post From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cranston Tells Ethics Panel He Can't Testify : Thrifts: The senator's attorney says he has been weakened by radiation therapy for prostate cancer. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lithuanians Square Off With Soviet Troops From Associated Press
Dannemeyer to Challenge Seymour in 1992 Primary ROBERT W. STEWART and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Won't Quit Peace Efforts : Gulf crisis: The President says 'we ought to keep trying down to the wire' despite 'a total stiff arm' by Iraq. From Associated Press
Baker to Stress Peaceful Options : Gulf crisis: U.S. will warn Iraq of a no-hope conflict if it does not withdraw from Kuwait. But the alternatives for addressing grievances will also be emphasized. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Rep. Udall Recovering From Fall From Times Wire Services
Pentagon Will Seek to Recover $1.9 Billion Paid to A-12 Firms From a Times Staff Writer
El Toro Marines Hit Saudi Sand as Buildup Continues RICHARD BEENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER: Richard Beene, a Times staff writer and assistant city editor in Orange County, is reporting from Saudi Arabia as part of the U.S. military's Home Town Media Coverage program. During the next three days he will be visiting Marine units from El Toro, Tustin and Camp Pendleton. This is his first report
Blacks Said to Face Greater Burden in Recession, War OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPITAL JOURNAL : A 'Learning Opportunity' for Governor WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : 7 Firefighters Hurt During Fire From Times Wire Services
Tax Protesters Cannot Be Jailed if Beliefs Are Sincere : High court: Even irrational ideas are protected, justices rule. Violators still subject to monetary penalties. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Woman Killed by 8-Time Mugger From Times Wire Services
S.D.'s Convention Bid Looks Lost to Houston : Politics: Financial support, size of hall spurs GOP committee to recommend Texas city as 1992 site. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : 4 Hostages Released, Nidal Group Claims From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Activists Urge Energy Dept. to Give Priority to Radioactive Waste Cleanup DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : S. African Held as Spy for KGB From Times Wire Services
HUMAN RELATIONS : Center Seeks to Heal Rift Between Blacks, Jews : Onetime allies have been split by such issues as Farrakhan and Israeli aid to South Africa. GARRY BOULARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Falls Short in Bid to Be GOP Host : Politics: Houston is picked by party's selection committee for site of 1992 convention. Local leaders are shocked, disappointed by the decision. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge to Reconsider Probation Requiring Birth Control Associated Press
Haiti Surveys Damage, Raises Toll to 50 After Foiled Coup DON A. SCHANCHE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : 2 Sentenced in Attack on Jogger From Times Wire Services
Some S. African Schools Begin Integration From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Legacy of Failure in Defense : More than $2 trillion was spent in the 1980s on a massive buildup. With cancellation of the A-12 plane and other troubles, critics say the country didn't get much in return. RALPH VARTABEDIAN and JOHN BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lithuanian Government Quits Amid Turmoil : Soviet Union: The move comes as thousands try to storm Parliament over food price boosts. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Rationing Seen as MWD Cuts Supplies : Drought: Board requires 17% decrease in use. Officials say mandatory conservation is likely in most areas. STEPHEN BRAUN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jordan Closes Its Borders With Iraq : Gulf crisis: The kingdom says it can't afford to assist any more refugees in event of war. From Associated Press
Army Calls Up More Reserve Medic Units
World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Serbia Assailed for Printing Money From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pete Wilson and Supporters Having a Ball : Inaugural: The main party was sedate until a band that specializes in pop music of the '60s took the stage. It was then that Republicans showed they can rock. BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Rationing Seen as MWD Cuts Supplies : Drought: Conservation is likely to remain voluntary in O.C., thanks to recycling, underground supplies. STEPHEN BRAUN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southland's Arab-Americans Angered by FBI Queries : Terrorism: Agents are interviewing business and community leaders about possible Iraqi activity. Some fear the policy will fuel anti-Arab sentiment. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Asks Congress to OK War With Iraq SARA FRITZ and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION : Bank Robbed Twice in 4 Hours From Times Wire Services
J. Earl Coke; Ran State Agency in '60s
Baker and Aziz Arrive in Geneva, Both Talking Tough : Diplomacy: Hopes for a breakthrough are dim. Each side says the other must be the one to back down. NORMAN KEMPSTER and RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Diego Told to Cut Water Usage by 15% STEPHEN BRAUN and AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Officials OK Pacts for 3 Toll Highways : Transit: Projects totaling $1.7 billion will be built in Orange and San Diego counties and the Bay Area. California will take possession of the thoroughfares in 35 years. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rocky Mountain Briefing ANN ROVIN
Clipboard : Discovery : Antiques Of The Sea JANICE L. JONES
Pan Am, a 50-Year Leader in Aviation, Goes Bankrupt : Economy: Carrier cites fuel costs, downturn and Flight 103 bombing. It says travelers will not be affected. ROBERT E. DALLOS and DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : Seeking Revelations About Mormon Faith : IN MORMON CIRCLES; Gentiles, Jack Mormons and Latter Day Saints by James Coates Addison-Wesley $22.95, 272 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Small Iowa Town of 7 Votes to Erase Itself From Maps Associated Press
WORLD : Air Force Jet Crashes, Pilot Dies From Times Wire Services
Couple Didn't Know They Owned a Vincent Van Gogh From United Press International
Attitudes on Minorities in Conflict : Race relations: Survey indicates that although white Americans' support for integration has grown, many still hold negative stereotypes of others. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 248 Injured in Train Crash in London From Associated Press
Marine Left Unit for Good Reason, Lawyer Says : Military: Camp Pendleton lieutenant faces court-martial for abandoning copter squadron that's on way to Mideast. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING IT WORK : Some Tips for Helping a Friend Through the Pain SHERRY ANGEL
Political Watchdog : Newsmakers Around the World Lend a Hand to Timepiece Maker KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents of Slain Children Needn't Face Grief Alone SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Importance of Airports
Lawsuit Claims Firm Has a Monopoly on the Game : Trademarks: The suit says an El Cajon company's "Cityopoly" games infringe on Parker Brothers' venerable game. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powerboat Racer Betty Cook Dead at 70 : Champion: The Newport Beach resident was the only woman to win U.S. and world titles in the offshore sport. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edward G. Sierra; Retired Restaurateur
5 Arrested in Anaheim Jewelry Robbery; Police Seek Ties to Other Store Holdups MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minority AIDS Project May Fold, Appeals for Cash : Health: The Rev. Carl Bean says the outlook is bleak for his organization. He vows to fast until enough money is raised. CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 New Supervisors Take Oath of Office : County government: A capacity audience observes the swearing-in of Maria VanderKolk and Vicky Howard. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Rejects Plan for Halfway House
County / IN BRIEF : LAKEWOOD : Student Arrested in School Arson From Times Staff and Wire Reports
OXNARD : Panel Delays Action on Project Appeal MAJA RADEVICH
LAGUNA BEACH : Injured Sea Lion Back on His Flippers TERRY SPENCER
Council Feels Heat From Tollway Foes in San Juan : Protest: 500 attend meeting to oppose San Joaquin Hills project. A recall campaign is threatened if officials don't go on record to oppose it. DAVID WILLMAN and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Move of Facility Into Seacliff OKd BILL BILLITER
Fire Causes $250,000 in Damage to Apartments
YORBA LINDA : Library to Mark Nixon's Birthday
Marrow Donor Sought for Boy
MISSION VIEJO : Mayor Tables Plan for Development FRANK MESSINA
State Won't Prosecute Bingo Parlor Operator
Fair Offers $1 Million for 'Mitigation Credits' JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fast Freeze, Not Fowl, Broke Windshield on John Wayne Jet JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
City Council Puts Off Setting Election Date
COUNTYWIDE : County Budget Cuts Urged in Face of State Fund Deficit JANE HULSE
COUNTYWIDE : District Expected to Join in Water Study THIA BELL
TUSTIN : Council Will Apply to Historic Program
Clipboard Researched by: ELENA BRUNET / Los Angeles Times
Creating Lasting Wounds on Innocent Victims : Gulf crisis: Jordan has suffered greatly from its support of the embargo against Iraq, but does the world care? HASSAN BIN TALAL, Hassan Bin Talal is the crown prince of Jordan.
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : It's America's Duty to World to Kick War Habit THOMAS J. OSBORNE, Thomas J. Osborne heads the history department at Rancho Santiago College and is on the Beyond War Foundation 's national board
Planners OK Subdivision
Boy, You Just Can't Take Those San Diegans Anywhere TONY PERRY and TONY PERRY
Man Gets 49 Years for String of Robberies
Jurist Opposes Retrial of Driver on Murder Charges in 3 Deaths MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Numbers
Charity Begins at Home for Folks at San Juan City Hall DANA PARSONS
WAR WATCH : Linkage Would Be Iraqi Victory MEL LEVINE, Mel Levine (D-Santa Monica) is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. On Thursday, War Watch will hear from Rep. Anthony C. Beilenson (D-Los Angeles).
The Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly--and in the Dark DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Mobile-Home Protection Law OKd GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Teen-Ager Wounds Himself While Cleaning Pistol CAROL WATSON
Bradley to Visit Hawaii, Indonesia
Supervisors Give Digre Unanimous Backing
County Delays Vote on Sylmar Business Park
Oceanside Says Cracked Homes a Civil Issue RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Lewis and OCTC Chief Reed Join Race for 35th State Senate Seat BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido
OJAI : Groups to Try to Form Water Agency THIA BELL
NEWPORT BEACH : Planners Approve Irvine Co. Project MARIA NEWMAN
Youth Facilities Needed
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Mideast Movie
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Crop Damage From Cold Snap
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Law Firm to Audit RTD Contracting : Minorities: An outside agency will examine programs after allegations that work went to companies that did not qualify. RONALD B. TAYLOR and JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ocean of Dreams THOMAS KELSEY / Los Angeles Times
Rancho S.D.
School Districts Brace for New Budget Blow : Funding: A heavy impact would be felt in the county from the $1-billion statewide cut that legislative and educational sources say Gov. Pete Wilson will propose. TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Natural History Museum Trying to Hold on to Science Staff NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians Are Coming, but to Do What? : Baltic crackdown risks chilling relations with Washington
VENTURA : Walking Tour Will Focus on Chinatown CAROL WEINSTOCK
SANTA ANA : Police Fabricated Attack, Man Says SHANNON SANDS
Conserving Runoff
Metro Rail Tunnel Fire Ruled Accidental : Report: A metal-cutting torch, not arson, probably was to blame. The Fire Department confirms results of earlier probe. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Man Found Dead Behind Liquor Store CAROL WATSON
VENTURA : Recycling Center Earns Over $29,000 SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
COUNTYWIDE : Repairs Planned on Airport Garage Leak JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Mother Held After Missing Anaheim Boy Is Discovered at Her Home in Fontana JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Woodland Hills' 'Queen of Bingo' Will Not Be Charged : Investigation: The state finds insufficient evidence that the woman misappropriated charity funds. She still stands to lose her license to run the game. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crop Damage From Cold Snap
Head-On Collision Kills 2 on Santiago Canyon Curve HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurist Opposes Retrial of Driver in 3 Deaths : Courts: The federal magistrate says trying the Somis woman on murder charges would violate her rights. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protests Stall Proposal to Lease County Airports : Aviation: Supervisors postpone action after pilots and union leaders complain. Critics say rates would increase at the five facilities. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Summer School Lunch Program Leaves $500 Surplus GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Two Outrages: . . . and Sweetheart Loans in Capistrano : City Manager got contract and payout concessions with shockingly little oversight
Parks Group Delays Vote on Reining In Top Executive : Development: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is considering restricting Joseph T. Edmiston's unauthorized lobbying. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Firm in Oxnard to Lay Off 165 Workers TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korean Culture Connection : Appreciation: An immigrant community in Orange County fights back at hate crimes by honoring those who have befriended them. Non-Koreans find that everyone is richer for the effort. MARCIDA DODSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruising Gets Green Light From Oxnard : Traffic: City Council members say the weekly event is well-policed and provides an alternative to gang activity. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowd Packs Council Meeting on Miramar Ranch North Development LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boundary Shifts May Move 7,500 Students : Schools: The changes would eliminate some busing and would effect about half of Ventura's elementaries. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trash Firm to Pay $3-Million Settlement in Biggest Fraud Victory for Prosecutors ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Children Saved From Fire : Heroism: Onlookers help a mother rescue the youngsters from a burning apartment; a baby is in critical condition. By MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : City Spares Family Reunification Panel TOM McQUEENEY
OXNARD : Fire Plans, Chemical Spills to Be Explored KIM KASH
PERSPECTIVE ON GANGS : Getting Tough Got Us Nowhere : So many died while we unleashed cops, jails and harsh laws on the gangs. Root social causes were not addressed. GREGORY J. BOYLE, Father Gregory J. Boyle, SJ, is pastor of Dolores Mission Church in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles. and
THE DROUGHT : Officials Expect Problems Meeting New Water Cuts PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Outrages: Baffling Buyout in L.A. . . : Huge goodby kiss to development head raises many eyebrows--and questions
Playing the Lottery
Son, 24, Charged in Slaying of Parents
Max H. Waller; Community Activist
Judge Rules Against Changes in Burbank Ballot Arguments GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles Rainfall 1877-1990 The Times from National Weather Service data
IRVINE : Turtle Rock Area Gets First Graffiti TOM McQUEENEY
OXNARD : 3 Teen-Agers Win in Regional Boxing HUGO MARTIN
District Bowing to Union
SANTA PAULA : Studio Says Thanks for School Film Role AMELIA CHAFFEE
Forest Lawn Will Pay $75,000 for Disruption
$10,000 Reward Issued in Murder Conviction
Firms to Pay $2.4 Million in Fatal Crane Accident
Saldana's Attacker Is Sentenced for Threats
John Tuite's $1.54-Million Parachute BILL BOYARSKY
2 Firms to Pay $2.4 Million in Fatal Rocket Fire at Edwards Base : Settlement: The family of a technician who was killed in the September accident will receive the benefits. The Air Force and Cal/OSHA are still investigating the incident. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peyer Pattern Was Evident, Knotts' Lawyer Alleges : Courts: CHP had received complaints about his nighttime stops of women, according to the attorney in family's wrongful-death suit. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volleyball Player Continues Surprising Comeback From Gas Poisoning : Medicine: Athlete is cutting months off normal recovery period and disproving predictions that he would be hopelessly brain-damaged. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hush-Hush, High-Tech Tracker Plays Key Role in Bank Robbery Trial : Crime: Law enforcement officials try to conceal workings of electronic device that assertedly led police to defendant. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Floors Flooded in Ziggurat Building
Suspect Dies as Son, Mother Foil Thieves : He Disarms and Shoots One of Two Robbers as She Jumps Into Melee to Help JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Eli Home Honored as 'Point of Light' JON NALICK
DANA POINT : Residents Protest Redevelopment Plan LEN HALL
Macario S. Bautista; Retired Bartender
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Compromises on Airport Buildings BILL BILLITER
COUNTYWIDE : Police-Patch Buffs to Rub Shoulders SHANNON SANDS
Matta Guilty of Running Drug Ring in Two States HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC PLACES : Small Dreams, Too, Come True in Hollywood LINDA BLANDFORD
BUENA PARK : Noisy-Party Fine Gets Tentative OK LYNDA NATALI
Mexican-Americans Lag in Health Coverage : Insurance: Many are not eligible for government programs and do not get benefits through their jobs. ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Man Slays Estranged Wife, Then Kills Himself : Canyon Country: A neighbor says Manuel Felix Jr., 48, never got over the death of his son in a 1989 traffic accident. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Rule Against Diesel Oil Rigs Approved JANE HULSE
UCLA Cuts in Chicano Studies Hit : Education: Protests have spread off campus to involve Latino leaders. School officials say there aren't enough qualified teachers. GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Strikes at Key Provision of Anti-Crime Law ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mr. Clean of the Canyons AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Mola Measure Gets Closer to Ballot SHANNON SANDS
Hard-Hat High : Classes Begin at Unfinished School in Rancho Bernardo JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City OKs Limited Buyout of Coaches JOHN PENNER
No Resolution for Still-Closed Pomerado Road NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Seeks to Improve Racial Mix of 23 Schools : Education: Ventura Unified unveils a plan to make special programs more widely available. Some parents question the need for changes. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Resigned Fire Chief's Successor Is Hired WENDY PAULSON
Otay Mesa
Crop Damage From Cold Snap
San Marcos
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF CRISIS : Marine May Face Dismissal After Abandoning His Unit ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Coin Dealership Under Scrutiny Files Bankruptcy : Investments: Costa Mesa police are investigating allegations that firm has been overpricing--or not delivering--merchandise. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluor's Les McCraw Reaches the Top of the Ladder : Management: The Daniel International veteran rose rapidly to chairmanship of the parent company. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pan Am Chronology From Associated Press
Tabled Expectations : Restaurants: Mid-price establishments, which saw growth through much of the '80s, are seeing business slow with the recession. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
P.M. BRIEFING : Briton Predicts Market Shift From Times Wire Services
5 Foreign Carriers Suspend Some Mideast Flights From Times Wire Services
Administration Considering Plan to Fund Student Loans From The Washington Post
P.M. BRIEFING : French Sanofi, Kodak Subsidiary to Link Global Drug Operations From Times Wire Services
Reformed Regulation Boosts Competence JAMES FLANIGAN
P.M. BRIEFING : Mac Demand Overwhelms Apple From Times Wire Services
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.
Landing Rights Rift Delays New United Flight to Japan From Reuters
B of A May Face Risks if It Buys Bank in Boston JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New England Bank Stabilized, Seidman Says From Associated Press
Banking / Finance James S. Granelli; Times staff writer
AT&T Bell Labs Sets Laser Pulse Record United Press International
P.M. BRIEFING : Honda Sees 1 Million U.S. Sales From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Grace Reported Moving to Fla. From Times Wire Services
Dow, Up 40, Closes Off 39 on Gulf Gloom From Associated Press
Analysts Paint Earnings Picture Far Too Rosy TOM PETRUNO
STOCKS : Market Stymied Over Iraq; Dow Falls 13.36 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Fed Acts Again to Push Down Interest Rates : Economy: As more signs point to a deepening recession, it allows the rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans to fall to 6.75%. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SofTech Gets Weapon Simulation Contract United Press International
SDSU Predicts Jobless Rate of 6.6% in '91 GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pact With U.S. Regarded as Boost to Mexican Wages : Trade: First, however, oil exports and foreign investment would have to be increased, a private forecaster in Mexico says. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING / FINANCE : Defendants Hauled to Court in Lincoln Case: 63 People, 33 Firms James S. Granelli; Times staff writer
Citrus Growers in State in Dilemma Over Export Plans MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kodak's Drug Unit Expected to Unveil Deal With French From Associated Press
Regulators Ask New Strictures on Neil Bush From Associated Press
Trade Show Fare Leaves Stomachs Growling : Electronics: Retailers hungry for new gadgets will find little that's exciting. Home-office products could be a bright spot, though. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Alleges Pfizer, Shiley Tried to Hide Heart Valve Defects GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Novello Joins Cisco Wine Protest From Times Wire Services
Environment on Business's Agenda J. LADD GREENO, J. LADD GREENO is a vice president at Arthur D. Little Inc., the international management and technology consulting firm based in Cambridge, Mass. and
Oil Production by OPEC Rises Associated Press
Oil Prices Jump Wildly With Gulf Peace Talks : Trading: Optimism leads to early declines, but Baker's report that no progress was made sends cost of a barrel up $8. From Reuters
Pan Am's Dive Began After the Government Axed Its Near-Monopoly : Airlines: The carrier had operated without competition for decades. When the floodgates opened in 1978, it couldn't cope. DENISE GELLENE and ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Les McCraw Becomes Chairman of Fluor LESLIE BERKMAN
Parker Bros. Files Lawsuit to Protect Its Monopoly GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patently Absurd? National Archives Houses Strange Ideas From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Firm Trades for Soviet Oil From Times Wire Services
Banking / Finance James S. Granelli; Times staff writer
Domino's Pizza to Invade Marine Bases : Fast food: The Detroit-based chain will join Burger King at Camp Pendleton. Competition is motivating the search for offbeat locations. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Improved Volleyball Team Welcomes the Pressures of Success ROBYN NORWOOD
Moorpark Overwhelms Canyons BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Satellite Lets Fans Cheer Mare STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE NHL : He Made a Point, Goal Remains STEVE SPRINGER
Lakers Miss Magic in Fourth Quarter : Basketball: Smith rattled by SuperSonics, who win, 96-88, while Johnson stays home. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New NCAA Scheduling Limit Makes Northridge a More Attractive Foe
Eagle Players Squawk at Ryan's Firing From Associated Press
Dallas' Johnson Coach of Year; Shell Second Times Wire Services
CITY WESTERN LEAGUE : Title Contenders Must Perform Some Awesome Feats in Awful Places DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Funding Edict May Squeeze Out Many Schools From Associated Press
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Broncos Win Flip; Rams Get 5th Draft Pick Associated Press
HARBOR LEAGUE PREVIEW : Parity's Shadow Hides Christian, Strength of the League KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleveland Slide Stirs Memories
Agassi Is Given $25,000 Fine, but Gets No Suspension THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Reservoirs Have Plenty of Trout
Rasmussen Ends Waiting Game, Takes Padres' Pay Offer BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
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Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : Hull's Timely Goals Beat Devils, 5-3 From Associated Press
NFL PLAYOFFS : Namath Says Redskins Have Best Shot at Upset From Associated Press
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
SEA VIEW LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Tustin's Tough Defense Tears Apart University FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names In The Games From Times Wire Services
Sailing From Staff and Wire Reports
The Sidelines : Former Coach of Ben Johnson Gets Lifetime Ban From Track From Times Wire Services
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels Are Busy Planning for Life Without Gaetti MIKE PENNER
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins Puts It All Together Against Spurs From Associated Press
Harbour Seeks to Confine Outbursts to the Scoring Variety JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Montoya Figures Brooks Will Play CHRIS DUFRESNE
He Was Asking a Pretty Penny, and It's About All He's Worth TED BROCK
Betting With Janice : Santa Anita Showdown
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Vajda Upsets Chesnokov in New Zealand From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Evans and Biondi Turn In Golden Efforts : Swimming: The Americans win the 400- and 100-meter freestyles. U.S. athletes also win a diving competition and the women's 400 freestyle relay. From Associated Press
Carew's Swing Opens Door to Hall of Fame : Baseball: Former Angel elected at first opportunity; Perry and Jenkins each make it in third year on ballot. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE GAMES : Resignation Paying Off: Watson From Times Wire Services
Wiggins Is Scheduled to Be Buried Friday
Redskins Faced With Dilemma Against 49ers : NFL playoffs: Buffalo, New York and the Raiders are favored in the other games. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benning, Kings Win After Give and Take : Hockey: Inadvertently, he knocks in an early goal for Hartford, but then he scores the game-winner in overtime for 4-3 victory. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING AND DIVING / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Darnyi Sets World Record in 400 Individual Medley From Associated Press
CITY EASTERN LEAGUE PREVIEW : Opponents Still Fear A Runaway Morse DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Persian Gulf Puts Sprinter's World on Hold BARBIE LUDOVISE
Prep Roundup
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Calvin's Clutch Three-Pointers Carry Morse DON PATTERSON
Clippers Win, but All Is Not Perfect : Pro basketball: Before game, Manning's agent stops just short of asking for trade. Then L.A. beats Indiana, 122-107, and ends seven-game slump. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Basketball Roundup
Riding the Wild Turf in Comfort : Travel: Recreational vehicles offer many of the amenities of home for outdoor enthusiasts. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sidelines : Man Who Threatened Witt Jailed From Times Wire Services
The Sidelines : Beating Suspect Arrested Again From Times Wire Services
McKellar Leads the Way, 86-82 : Prep basketball: Sophomore guard paces Campbell Hall to double-overtime win over Faith Baptist. KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
University Presidents Make Their Presence Felt in NCAA : Convention: All cost-cutting reforms easily are approved, including reduction of coaching staffs. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Before They Judge, Put Him on Ballot MIKE DOWNEY
The Sidelines : Long Beach's Hicks Dies at 64 From Times Wire Services
PREP ROUNDUP : Irvine Wrestlers Pass Test by Beating El Modena BOB BORSUM
Future Might Belong to the NHL Imports WILLIAM GILDEA, WASHINGTON POST
Bradshaw's Record Is Not a Cheap Shot DAVE DISTEL
Reds Will Get Series Rings in Private From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
2 America's Cup Syndicates to Join Forces RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Oregon Edges Titans in Wrestling
Names In The Games From Times Wire Services
OUTDOOR NOTES : Many Trips Could Be Eclipsed Before Baja Sees Twilight of Day PETE THOMAS
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Brea-Olinda Routs No. 6 Savanna, 61-24
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Forte Named to Patriot Executive Post
Braman Rids Eagles of the Buddy System : Pro football: Ryan fired after benching Cunningham in third playoff loss in a row. MICHAEL WILBON, THE WASHINGTON POST
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Abraham Wins 100th as Coach at Moorpark
Syracuse Picks Pasqualoni as Its New Coach From Associated Press
High School Basketball
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Murdock Paces Providence Past Georgetown From Associated Press
CITY CENTRAL LEAGUE PREVIEW : Lincoln's 7-8 Record Might Be Deceiving JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Quartz Hill Prevails in 2 Overtimes, 63-61 BRIAN MURPHY
Lansford Isn't the First, and Won't Be the Last MELVIN DURLSAG
Attorney Pins Death of Gathers on Coach : Loyola: Fagel claims player would be alive if Westhead had not asked for medication reduction. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bolton Will Coach Los Amigos Football
Olajuwon Might Be Out for Two Months From Staff and Wire Reports
Another Blow for Fingers : Hall of Fame: Snub is another heartbreak for former pitcher who has been beset by family and financial woes. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Running the Show at Fresno State Is Colson's Dream Job : College basketball: Coach, whose team plays at UC Irvine tonight, enjoys the stress and pressures of his post. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DiSante Says He Will Attend Washington PAIGE A. LEECH
PRO BOWLING : Warren Makes Big Impression DON SNYDER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flaherty Resigns as Coach of Saugus Football Team BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Athletes With Dyslexia Clear Hurdles on the Field and Off : High schools: Learning disorder can't keep students from excelling in sports. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
SWIMMING AND DIVING / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Darnyi Sets World Record in 400 Individual Medley From Times Wire Services
He Learned to Live With Learning Disorder : Baseball: First baseman Rob Nelson's only problem with dyslexia seems to be other people's perception of it. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Calls Hubbard Ad Misleading : Hollywood Park: Everett's chief opponent in proxy fight for control of track is ordered to buy corrected version. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Short Takes : Sean Lennon Updates Song From Times Wire Services
Ken Burns Links the Civil War With Gulf Crisis : Television: In a speech before the World Affairs Council, the maker of the hit PBS series lambastes the medium for failing to live up to its educational promise. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Ballet Won't Be Ready in Time for ABT's Costa Mesa Performance CHRIS PASLES
Perick Chosen Music Director of Chamber Group From United Press International
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Oscar Odds on 'Dances' and Costner From Associated Press
MUSIC REVIEW : Lutoslawski's Polish Delights : The popular composer leads the Philharmonic New Music Group in a rich program. JOHN HENKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Philippine High Court Allows Marcos Art Sale From Associated Press
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Charles Brown Is a Man on the Rebound : Jazz: The R&B raconteur and storyteller has brought his act to the Cinegrill. The singer-pianist has also released a new record. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Gill Robbed on Golf Course From Times Wire Services
'WIOU's' Eye-Opener: Blindness in the Workplace : Television: A test audience of the disabled gives mostly positive reactions for the inclusion of a character's blindness. Dick Van Patten plays the ailing weatherman. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Critic's Choice' a Chestnut That's Drier Than Need Be : Comedy: The rather subdued characters in this 1960s play update it by discussing 'The Simpsons' and using a cordless phone. M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Romantic Comedy 'Burn This' to Open in Laguna : Theater: Lanford Wilson's sometimes incendiary play will be presented at the Forum Theatre by the Elysium troupe under direction of Peter Henry Schroeder. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Exhibit Roster in S.D. Stresses Diversity LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
USIU Announces Cuts in Shows and Degrees During Bankruptcy KENNETH HERMAN and NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Privilege' and 'Tong Tana': Disparate Documentaries : One is a boring work about menopause, while the other is a beautiful but heartbreaking journey to the rain forests of Borneo. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Floating Closer to Real Thing in 'Butterfly' : Japanese soprano Yoko Watanabe will sing Cio-Cio San for Opera Pacific at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. CHRIS PASLES
Man Convicted in 2 Live Crew Sale Closes Up Store From Associated Press
Short Takes : Zsa Zsa Gabor Finally Wins One From Times Wire Services
PBS' 'Cats' Lands on All Fours : Television: Cat fanciers will love this engrossing 'National Geographic,' which juxtaposes domestic cats with those in the wild. HOWARD ROSENBERG
TV RATINGS : 'Blossom': Bouquets for NBC? LEE MARGULIES, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Toyota Quality : Broadcast Veteran Marks 19 Years on L.A. Airwaves While Serving as a Role Model for Minority Journalists STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Five New Works Added at Museum of Contemporary Art LEAH OLLMAN
San Diego Repertory Stands by Bilingual Plays : Theater: Despite disappointments and apparent audience indifference, the theater remains committed to producing plays in English and Spanish. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Gless Misses 'Cagney & Lacey' From Times Wire Services
Rockers Stir Up Taiwan Despite Ban on Airwaves : Music: Poking fun at aging lawmakers and pro-democracy protesters alike, Blacklist can't get on the radio--yet Taiwanese are all ears to their music. SHIRLEY LAI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Scream of Joy Heard From 'Saigon' to Broadway : Stage: Lea Salonga celebrates after winning the lead role in the Broadway opening. But the actress admits she's 'a little afraid' of New York. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Jolla Jazz Club Gets the Blues : Music: Elario's will reserve two nights a week for traditional practitioners of the form, which is enjoying a wave of popularity. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Wounded Movie-Goer Sues From Times Wire Services
Artists Feel the Sting as NEA Cuts Museum Funds ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Author Enjoyed Translating Play : Playwright: It was the first time Octavio Solis had translated one of his works. NANCY CHURNIN
Spreckels Moves to Pop--But in a Limited Fashion THOMAS K. ARNOLD
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