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What happened on January 30, 1991
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
RTD Commuter Computer Will Offer Customized Bus Schedules TINA ANIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Adoption Scam Arrested on Theft Charge MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : 10 Women Accused of Beating 2 Others KAREN McKEAN
LAGUNA BEACH : Coastal Panel Asked to Stop Smithcliffs LESLIE EARNEST
San Diego
Bill Requiring Planting of Trees Introduced
Conviction Overturned for Smoker on Airline
COSTA MESA : OCC Offers Math, Career Workshops
City Won't OK Initiative for 329 Homes : Safety issue: Some council members fear that an earthquake fault through the property would make the project dangerous. SHANNON SANDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disabled Man, 75, Avoids Prosecution in Bank Holdup BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Parents Hold Forum on Boundary Plan ADRIANNE GOODMAN
COUNTYWIDE : Displaced Workers Offered Assistance GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Camarillo's Comeback : City Now Has $1.2-Million Reserve After Treasury Was Wiped Out in '87 Fiasco TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Gallegly Appointed to House Panel MAJA RADEVICH
Youths Force Driver Out, Spray-Paint Bus
COUNTYWIDE : Judge OKs Tax Suit by Cable TV Firms BOB SCHWARTZ
IRVINE : Health Class Offered for Office Workers
Drought
Reform You Can Take to the Bank : Slowly but surely, please, in a tricky area
ORANGE : City Seeks to Fill Committee Positions
OXNARD : Airport Undergoes FAA Security Check SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
Holte Withdraws From Council Race
Firefighters Aid Assault Victim, Seize Suspect, 14
Man Shot While Working on Car; Gang Link Seen
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Police Seek Witness to Attack, Robbery MATT LAIT
Board to Change Rule on Sheriff's Review Panel MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Turns Up Heat on Supervisors for Tax Vote : Jails: A poll showing wide support for increase to fund new facility revitalizes the sheriff. But the board remains dubious, and it must decide next week. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Men Wouldn't Kill a College Football Program DANA PARSONS
Agencies Found Not Liable in Suit Over Alzheimer's Victim's Death MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Splendid Sorties, Tangential Targets : War: Big air statistics suggest much is being accomplished. But little of that reduces the need for a ground offensive. EDWARD N. LUTTWAK, Edward N. Luttwak holds the Arleigh Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic Studies in Washington. and
PRESS WATCH : Being There
County Rejects Proposal to End Tax Agreement : Annexation: There was little direct reference to the Gypsum Canyon jail debate during the session, but it loomed in the background. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Outnumber Anglo Enrollment
SANTA ANA : Child Center Offers After-School Care GREG HERNANDEZ
Automatic-Teller Robber Gets 28 Years in Prison
Simi Valley Will Assist Employees Sent to Gulf : Reservists: The council votes to make up the difference between military pay and regular salaries. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$25,000 Reward Set Up for Leads on Terrorists
Oxnard Council Wrestles With Question of Water Cutback : Conservation: At a crowded hearing, city leaders hear residents' complaints about 10% reductions. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Count Dropped in Alleged Brutality Case : Investigation: The district attorney has dismissed a charge against a man with a videotape who asserts he was kicked by a police officer. TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'A Place to Hang' Brings Back Memories
Council Gives Solid Support to Bush Policy : Politics: Decision is met with mixture of applause and jeers. Resolution has no official effect. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested After Neighbor Fatally Shot
SIMI VALLEY : New Fees Less Than Developers Feared CARLOS V. LOZANO
OXNARD : Road Official Says $52 Million Needed HUGO MARTIN
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Holocaust Survivor Arrested After Alleged Threats KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
City to Buy Low-Income Housing Units : Council: Vote to sell $32 million in bonds follows bitter debate over owner and his reputed ties to the mob. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE DROUGHT : Flynn Urges Local Plans to Ration Water : A meeting to discuss statewide restrictions attracts a record crowd. Some argue counties should submit their own proposals; others say such plans may not be stringent enough. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Avenue to Center Stage
U.S. Generals
FULLERTON : Seniors Can Get Free Income Tax Help
COUNTYWIDE : Library System Marks 75th Year JANE HULSE
Blacks in U.S. Armed Forces
IRVINE : Residents Oppose Proposed Bike Trail TOM McQUEENEY
SIMI VALLEY : Council OKs Final Wood Ranch Phase CARLOS V. LOZANO
CYPRESS : Police Help Him Realize His Dream LYNDA NATALI
Driver Charged Over Incident at War Protest CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Mentoring Black Students Is Topic
Proposal to Extend Reseda Boulevard Criticized : Tarzana: Activists claim landfills and housing tracts could be the result if the road is linked to Mulholland Drive. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Say War Objector Jumped Ship, Faces Trial AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Huge Central City West Project : Development: Builders make major concessions involving transportation and affordable housing. Cooperation marked negotiations with residents. JILL STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Doubles Rates of Excessive Water Users TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CYPRESS : City Orders Kennel to Shut Its Doors LYNDA NATALI
A Weapon Beyond Control : Environment: The pall of soot from torched gulf oil facilities would spread famine to noncombatants across Asia. CARL SAGAN and RICHARD TURCO, Carl Sagan of Cornell University and Richard Turco of UCLA are co-authors of "A Path Where No Man Thought: Nuclear Winter and the End of the Arms Race" (Random House, 1991). and
VENTURA : Bicyclist Dies From Accident Injuries VIVIAN LOUIE
Supervisors Won't Back Court Funds Request : Budget: Officials fear that the county might not be reimbursed for costs of state-mandated program. SONNI EFRON and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Board Delays Hiring New Superintendent TERRY SPENCER
Sheriff Investigating Death of Elderly Man
PORT HUENEME : Clerk Accused of Faking a Robbery VIVIAN LOUIE
Torrance Approves King Holiday--Beginning in '92 DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-DEA Agent Testifies Partner Proposed Killing 3 Men RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Adopt Proposal to Increase Size of Waste Dump : Trash: Action extends life of Sunshine Canyon Landfill by up to 10 years. Approval touches off threats of legal action to prevent expansion. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Artist Has Emergency Heart Bypass Surgery : Health: Writers Guild scrambles to help pay enormous medical bill for writer-director Iraqli Kvirikadze. He was in town for festival. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C. Stewart Marsh: Retired College Dean
Obituaries
El Segundo May Sue L.A. Over Plans for Sewage Treatment : Modernization: City Council members say there has been no study of how air pollution from the enlarged Hyperion facility might affect their city. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Correct Information Given
Home for Mentally Ill Brings Complaints : Thousand Oaks: Neighbors are worried about the safety of children. But officials say such facilities help the men live independently. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Surpass Anglos for First Time in District
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Time Out From Football?
Final Census Figures
How About Rights for the Born?
Changes in L.A. Marathon Pact Urged : City Council: The panel votes to extend the contract to the year 2000. Bureaucrats are warned to pay closer attention to ensure that the city gets a financial benefit. JULIE CART and JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Angered Residents Criticize Bernson's Support of Growth : Porter Ranch: Forum speakers contend that the councilman has lied to the public to protect favored projects, such as the massive development. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Understand : Korean Grocers and Black Neighbors Slowly Find Empathy for Each Other JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk-Driving Suspect in Crash Arrested
Darkened Runway Delays Flight for Half an Hour
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Property Owners Back Coultrup Plan JOHN PENNER
VENTURA : City Denies Subsidy to Rescue Trolley SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
Dinka, Rhino at Animal Park, Dies : Zoology: Officials suspect that old age of northern white rhinoceros, an endangered species, caused his death. CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Backcountry Rallies Against Waste Plan : Environment: Hundreds from southeast San Diego County voice concerns at public hearings over proposed hazardous waste plant at La Posta Indian reservation. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego County Residents Fume Over Waste Plan AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Crazies Prepare First Shipment to Troops KATIA HETTER
5 Deputies to Be Fired in Hazing Scheme : Sheriff: The men allegedly urged jail inmates to harass a rookie female officer. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Ideas From Tiny Sprouts : Adults Hope Conservation Ethic Takes Root From Plant Field Trip LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON GERMANY : A Nation's Redemption Rebuffed : Long accused of war-lust, the people make peace their policy. They won't go to the gulf, and so are called cowards. SABINE REICHEL, Sabine Reichel is the author of "What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?--Growing Up German" (Hill & Wang, 1989).
USAir Pullout Clouds Plan for New Terminal : Burbank Airport: The departure of the biggest carrier trims the revenue needed to buy 250 acres from Lockheed Corp. for the proposed building. JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rites Set for Margaret Glenn Cornett, 80 : Pioneer: The former teacher was the daughter of Earl G. Glenn and Nina Mansur Glenn and granddaughter of Carlos F. Mansur, who became the county's first treasurer. LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pickup Artists Find Splendor in the Grass, Not in Each Other's Names TONY PERRY
4 Testify INS Agent Raped Them SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Council to Explain Tentative Zoning
Widow, Attorney Clash in Traffic Dispute Trial
Deukmejian Joins Law Firm as Trade Specialist From a Times Staff Writer
Bhutto Backs Allies in Gulf, Urges Action on U.N. Issues SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Simi Valley Increases Water Prices for Customers Who Use Too Much CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defendant in Murder Trial Blames Crime on Hitchhiker
SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND THE GULF WAR : 30,000 Well-Wishers Take Time Out to Show the Flag NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD-PORT HUENEME : Emergency Food Centers May Close KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
San Diego
Stereotypes and Death in South L.A. BILL BOYARSKY
BUSINESS
Jurgensen's Shuts Down Its Beverly Hills Store : Retailing: The gourmet chain, which once had 22 outlets, is now down to 3. It says it wants to focus on building a headquarters operation in Pasadena. JANE APPLEGATE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&L Demands Spiegel Return Costly Furniture JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Insurance Fund May Have to Tap Treasury : Finances: The head of the Congressional Budget Office says the fund will be empty before year-end. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argentine Currency Crisis Forces Banks to Shut : Latin America: The economy minister and the Central Bank president resign as a jump in the dollar exchange rate forces the two-day closure. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer County Thrifts Are Leaking Red Ink : S&Ls: Quarterly results show only 7 money-losing institutions, compared to 14 for same period in '89. However, the combined earnings are down. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mideast Update
Ground Battle Success in Gulf Lifts Dow by 50 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.
Banking/ Finance James S. Granelli/Times staff writer
Allergan Posts 42% Earnings Rise to $81.4 Million : Profits: The Irvine manufacturer of eye- and skin-care products reports strong international sales of its optical line. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acquisition Debt Reduces Profits of Archive Corp.
Investors Buy $65 Million in Israeli Bonds From Associated Press
Compaq Posts 70% Profits Rise From Times Wire Services
Banking/ Finance James S. Granelli/Times staff writer
Canada Is Expected to Join U.S., Mexico in Trade Talks From Reuters
Employees May Try to Buy Daily News From Times Wire Services
STOCKS : Dow Rises 8.16; Buying Shifts to 2nd-Tier Issues From Times Staff and Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Communications Mergers Rise From Times Wire Services
Senators Praise Nominee for Labor Secretary From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Vehicle Exports Dip Again From Times Wire Services
CPC Reports Increase in Net Earnings LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Scales Back Release of Strategic Crude Reserves From Associated Press
No Hope for Bush Tax Plan, Foley Believes From Associated Press
Irvine's Cortex Asks New Chief to Find Partner GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : Unisys, Control Data Sag While Rival Leaps From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : N.Y. Times Fails to Reach Pact From Times Wire Services
Many Are Betting Slump in Housing Has Hit Bottom TOM PETRUNO
P.M. BRIEFING : Soviets, Japan Open Trade Talks From Times Wire Services
Honda Is Cutting Back on Accord Production AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Take a Cue From the Pros and Play It Safe JAMES FLANIGAN
Former Banker Predicts Continued Japanese Aid : Gulf War: Yoshio Suzuki expects the government to keep contributing 20% of Desert Storm costs, though it is not confirmed officially. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Cut Funds Before N.Y. Bank Failed From Associated Press
Parker Bertea Laying Off 41 After U.S. Cancels A-12 DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Confidence at 10-Year Low : Economy: A monthly survey of 5,000 households blames the decline on the Gulf War. Meanwhile, the Commerce Dept. says the military buildup boosted orders for durable goods. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : USX Profit for 1990 Declines on Lower Prices, Higher Costs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gold Hits 3-Month Low of $365.25 Reuters
Prepare for a 10-Year 'Silly Season' PAUL SAFFO, PAUL SAFFO is a research fellow at the Institute for the Future in Menlo Park.
Might Have to Import Oil by '93, Soviets Say From Associated Press
Lack of Business Capital Called a Casualty of War From Associated Press
Biological Research Institute Elevates Executive Officer
Judge Orders Birth Control for Abusive Mother
TWA Says Quick Route Sale Critical to Survival : Airlines: The pilots union disputes the claim, saying the European flights are necessary to stay competitive. ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Better Living to Sell Its Plastics Subsidiary to Myers
Radiation-Safe Robot Takes Odetics Into the Nuclear Age KATIA HETTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Oil Cleanup Technologies Face Crucial Test in Gulf MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Otsuka Buys Crystal Geyser From Times Wire Services
2 Bickering Law Firms Settle Legal Dispute TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
The Sidelines : Jose Canseco Files for Divorce From Times Wire Services
KIDS to WATCH : Even at 12, He Looks Like a Star : Schea Cotton, 12-year-old sixth-grader at St. Irenaeus in Cypress, is a 6-foot, 180-pound hoopster extraordinaire. Don't be surprised if prep sports coverge in the mid-1990s includes repeated references to Cotton and 10 other athletic kids The Times looks at today. C 8-9 TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murray's Brother Is a Keeper at Glendora : High schools: Cameron is a precocious freshman, and the recruiters are back. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Kentucky Works Hard to Beat Auburn, 89-81 From Associated Press
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Boosters Pledge Cash for Titans : Fullerton: Two men say they'll donate $25,000 each if football program is saved. Athletic foundation has promises for $100,000. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sidelines : Election Delays Wildcats' Tip Off From Times Wire Services
Hembrick, Pepeli Take Different Routes to Victory RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in News From Staff and Wire Reports
A Record Made to Be Broken : Coleman Nears USC Scoring Mark, a Step Ahead of Miner CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Hasn't Lost Touch, Helps Penguins Win Again, 3-2 DAN HAFNER
Names in News From Staff and Wire Reports
The Sidelines : Pirates at Odds With Bonds From Times Wire Services
Duguay: His Fires Still Burn DAVE DISTEL
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Muskegon Throttles Gulls in 8-4 Victory KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Injury Sidelines Steinert for Season
KIDS to WATCH : ANDY LINNEN ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Davis Turns to Twins for a New Look : Baseball: Angels refuse to renegotiate his contract, so he signs with Minnesota. Tigers' Morris becomes a free agent. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Soccer Victory in Doubt MIKE GLAZE
Sullivan Quits Patriots After Duties Cut Back From Staff and Wire Reports
Moorpark's Scott Accepts Offer From Pacific
Simple Compromise Might Solve a Complicated Issue BARBIE LUDOVISE
Laidlaw Looks to the Future : Kings: Defenseman, who hasn't played in NHL since March, is expected to settle remaining years of contract. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knicks Tip Clippers in Overtime SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills Can't Kick About Outcome MELVIN DURSLAG
CS Long Beach Atop Big West Baseball Polls
A Healthy Gunter Now Needs Clearance From Cleveland Coach STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Card Shows a Good Deal for SDSU DANA HADDAD
Mid-Valley Teams Taking a Beating at Hands of Central League Foes
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Women's Basketball
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : New Field Exceeds Expectations--by Many Feet MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Arizona's Vote Figures to Be for Basketball TED BROCK
NBA ROUNDUP : Maxwell Fades, but Smith Keeps Rockets Flying DAN HAFNER
Northridge to Take Shot at UCLA and History : College volleyball: Bruins hold 18-0 lead in series dating to 1982, but Coach John Price gives his third-ranked Matadors the edge this time around. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Putting Doubts to Rest : Basketball: Their 12-game winning streak serves notice that the club, after a shaky start, is still an NBA powerhouse. JOHN NADEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austrian Soldier Steals Spotlight in Slalom Event Associated Press
The Sidelines : Graf, Sabatini Advance in Tokyo From Times Wire Services
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : SCC Beats Point Loma With Strong Second Half
Irvine's Stammer Commits to Pacific
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Regroups for 1-1 Tie MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Father Denies Marinovich Has Hired Agent : Football: A report had said the USC quarterback definitely would turn pro. But his dad says no decision has been made. From Associated Press
Tampa Bay Plans to Talk to Ryan About Coaching Job Associated Press
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Titans Mark Garrido's Return With Easy Victory Over Pomona STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KIDS to WATCH : CATHY CARONE CHRIS FOSTER
KIDS to WATCH : ANNABEL DOSTAL MARTIN BECK
Orange League Girls' Basketball
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Rigdon Doesn't Sit Back After Mulligan Puts Him on Bench ROBYN NORWOOD
Reluctant Davis Leaves Angels : Baseball: Outfielder agrees to a two-year contract with Minnesota two hours before deadline. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Crescenta Valley Girls Rout Blair, 16-0
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brethren Christian Rallies for Victory
After Win, Moore Tells Players of Retirement : Prep basketball: Victory over Saugus puts Quartz Hill on brink of first outright league title in coach's 23-year tenure. BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trout Plants Improve Catch at Lake Casitas
Streak Is 12 After Laker Rout MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleveland's Collins Scores Best on Tough Tests STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Extra Work on Boards Helps Harvard Clinch Share of League Title PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soweto Faces Eight Rivals in Debut on Main Track BILL CHRISTINE
Teele Released After Decade With Chargers SCOTT MILLER
KIDS to WATCH : DANA BURKHOLDER BARBIE LUDOVISE
KIDS to WATCH : JENNY GADD FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
ORANGE LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Free Throws Help Savanna Beat Magnolia HEATHER SMALLEY
Cal Poly Pomona Men Move Into CCAA Elite, but Tough Test Ahead MITCH POLIN
Former USC Punter Koch Dies at 58
Marina Hires Coach for Boys' Volleyball
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK : Request for Demotion Reflects Devotion of 2 Players THERESA MUNOZ
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Master's Men Continue Hot Streak, 100-70
Just Perched on the Beach : Offshore Fishing in Baja Is Great, but the Surf Provides Fare Aplenty PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plotting a Change of Course : Golf: Difficult Poppy Hills will replace scenic Cypress Point in the rotation for the Pebble Beach tournament. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Soccer Roundup
Even the Mascot Was Tossed in Foul-Filled Free-for-All Associated Press
STATWATCH : Conference Calls Paying Off for Grant
THE TALES OF TWO PLAYERS : English Is USD's Tower of Power KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MSL NOTEBOOK : Sockers Are a Boon to League Attendance JOHN GEIS
Two Fontana Linemen Commit to USC ERIC SHEPARD
High School Basketball
The Sidelines : Chargers Fire Exec. Jack Teele From Times Wire Services
OUTDOOR NOTES : More Than 4 Years of Drought Taking a Toll on Wildlife RICH ROBERTS and PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Scoring Leaders Say They Have No Regrets CHRIS BAKER
The Sidelines : Drysdale Misdemeanor Charge From Times Wire Services
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : With Iwamasa Out, Crooks Sparks Edison Past Santa Ana
Tiger Offer Is Rejected by Morris : Baseball: Winningest pitcher of '80s becomes a free agent. Relief pitcher Berenguer leaves Twins, is signed by Braves. From Associated Press
Opening of Santa Anita Proved Off-the-Cuff Affair BOB HEBERT
KIDS to WATCH : MARTIN BRIX BARBIE LUDOVISE
KIDS to WATCH : KERRY CORDERO CHRIS FOSTER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Morse Repels Patriots' Challenge DANA HADDAD
Kicker's Haunting Memories Could Be Erased Next Season MIKE DOWNEY
KIDS to WATCH : DAVID KATZ CHRIS FOSTER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
LOS ALAMITOS : Two Victories in Absentia Are Bittersweet for Trainer STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KIDS to WATCH : IKE HARMON TOM HAMILTON
Names in News From Staff and Wire Reports
KIDS to WATCH : MELISSA SCHUTZ MIKE REILLEY
THE TALES OF TWO PLAYERS : Garnes Follows a Dream to SDSU LAURA PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. Director's First Big Film : Movie making: With 'SoulTaker,' 26-year-old Michael Rissi of Placentia makes a major transition of his own in the world of film. KENNETH WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts Center Poll Finds Confusion : Survey: Orange County residents seem to like the hall but don't understand how it is funded, pollster Mark Baldassare says. Education will now become a goal of the facility, officials say. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The War's Impact CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O. C. MUSIC : Camerata Won't Have to Post Bond : After meeting with group's management, the musicians union decides not to make the requirement, despite complaints of late payments. CHRIS PASLES
TV RATINGS : Super Bowl a Winner--and a Loser LEE MARGULIES and Show Points Share 1. "Super Bowl XXV" (ABC) 41.8 63 2. "Super Bowl XXV Postgame Show" (ABC) 25.7 39 3. "Cheers" (NBC) 21.1 31 4. "Roseanne" (ABC) 19.4 27 5. "Murphy Brown" (CBS) 18.9 27 * "War in the Gulf" (CBS) 13.2 22, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Undertones Key to Installations LEAH OLLMAN
Hopkins Happy Playing Madman DANA KENNEDY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ballet Theatre, Music Center in Talks : Dance: A 14-day engagement in August is being discussed. Both parties agree that costs will determine the outcome. DONNA PERLMUTTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Insurance Commissioner
The War's Impact CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Short Takes : Miss America Shaken in Crash From Times Wire Services
Parade Recalls Invitation to 'Cheers' Actor From Associated Press
Music Reviews : Piano Duo Presents a Range of New Music GREGG WAGER
Music Reviews : Sharp Sings a Touching American Program DANIEL CARIAGA
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Copland Tribute Falters KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hall Withdraws as Candidate to Head L.A. Master Chorale CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O. C. MOVIE REVIEW : Lack of Fun Haunts 'SoulTaker' MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Willie Nelson's Ranch Is Sold From Times Wire Services
Short Takes : Duke Produces Heir to Title From Times Wire Services
Regulate Art Sales? It's Being Debated in New York : Auctions: A legislator's proposal to treat transactions like commodity trading sparks discussion among dealers. A hearing begins today. KARI GRANVILLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMEDY REVIEW : An Hour in the Ether With Judy Tenuta, the Mad Vamp : The comic uses every angle of attack to usher her audience toward 'Judy-ism.' Her otherworldly vibrato evokes sci-fi flashbacks into the haunted B-movie mists of lost minds. LAWRENCE CHRISTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Dim Future for Venerable Cafe to the Stars : Restaurants: The Formosa Cafe may be turned into a film-studio parking structure. MARGY ROCHLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Friedman Puts Down Her Pen From Times Wire Services
It's Show Time in Hollywood : Hollywood & Vine on a Roll--for Now--as Patrons Flock to Recharged Theater District DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
M.C. Hammer and Vanilla Ice: The Big Chill : Pop Music: Rival rappers reap the honors at the American Music Awards--but then the insults fly. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Song's Adaptation for War Moves Quickly to Airwaves THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Hall Ends Quest for L.A. Chorale Post : Music: The director of the Orange County counterpart said he was asked to cut his ties with the local organization and that prompted his decision. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photography Dealer Goes Out on a High Note : Art: After selling his personal collection to a Tokyo museum last year for a hefty sum, Stephen White will close his gallery to concentrate on writing, collecting and curating. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Schneider Proves Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep : 'Dukes of Hazzard' star proves his second career is a credible one. He performs an intimate group of country songs at the Crazy Horse Steak House in Santa Ana. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Orders Birth Control for Abusive Mother
NEWS
World IN BRIEF : MALI : Children Tortured, Amnesty Group Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'I Feel Bad Because There Is WAR' : Gulf Gamesmanship Has Broad Appeal : Toys: Plastic guns are big among little boys, but adults are buying Stealth models and there's an Air Force Barbie for girls. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Royalty Attend Olav V's Funeral From Times Wire Services
'Star Wars' Program Gets New Focus : Defense: Bush tells Pentagon to shift its emphasis to providing protection from limited missile strikes rather than a large-scale attack. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Marie Provaznik; Defected to U.S. After Olympics
* Clifford E. Charlesworth; Directed Space Missions
John Russell; Hero, Villain in Westerns BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ohio Disputes Clemency for 7 on Death Row From Associated Press
Man Sentenced to Life Term for 1969 Murder of Girl : Crime: Called 'depraved and wicked,' he was convicted on daughter's testimony. She had repressed memory of an 8-year-old friend's slaying for 20 years. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Arrest of Croat Official Ordered From Times Wire Services
A Day at the Races SYBIL BAKER
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Official of Eastern Regime Put on Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shoes Tossed as Kaifu Defends War Chest From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Proposal to Reduce Military Draft Told From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Iraq's Air, Sea Defenses Crumbling, Attacking U.S. Fliers Say DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Mandatory School Exam Urged From Times Wire Services
Strock Called a Loyal Republican and a Committed Conservationist MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : In the Mideast
New Methods Tried to Repel Spreading Slick : Oil cleanup: Workers hope an experimental pumping process will keep the crude off Saudi shores. Still, the massive spill is expected to double in size. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'New' Gulf Peace Plan Isn't, White House Says From Times Wire Services
Egypt to U.S.: Pressure Israel to Make Peace With Arabs : Diplomacy: Bush makes no promises after meeting with Cairo official. But Baker and Soviets declare commitment to working toward Mideast peace. DAVID LAUTER and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Letter Brings a Point to Light From a Times Staff Writer
THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : Market Update
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : In Europe
O.C.'s GOP Congressmen Support Bush to the Hilt ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Agencies Seek Control of Proposals to Ration Water : Drought: Trying to apply conservation measures equitably to the entire state is impractical, board members are told. A plan to limit domestic water use to 300 gallons per household is criticized. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Complains Key Refugee Route Is Being Bombed From United Press International
Oil Slick Still Growing Despite U.S. Bombing Run From Reuters
Germany Will Give Another $5.5 Billion to the War Effort : Allies: The Kohl government also will send defensive missiles to Turkey and crack down on illegal weapons exports. TYLER MARSHALL and JANNY SCOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
British Troops Getting a Few Greenbacks Associated Press
MAKING IT WORK : Ways for Singles to Cope--Happily SHERRY ANGEL
Mix-Up Turns Tax Forms to Death Notices From Associated Press
O.C.-Based Troops Take It to the Enemy : Combat: Some El Toro, Tustin and Pendleton Marines are already engaged, while others wait for the ground war. All are well-trained in desert fighting. GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Shares Challenge of 3 Wartime Chiefs : History: Truman, Johnson and Nixon also sought public support for a distant war fought for abstract principles. They paid a political price. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Local Agencies Seek Control of Proposals to Ration Water : Drought: Trying to apply conservation measures equitably to the entire state is impractical, board members are told. Plan to limit domestic water use to 300 gallons per household is criticized. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Teen in Rolls Held for Attack From Times Wire Services
Bush Seeks Leadership on Social Issues JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Unequivocal' Pledge by Hussein Is Needed : Diplomacy: A joint U.S.-Soviet statement appears to soften earlier American stance, which insisted on an actual 'massive withdrawal' from Kuwait. DAVID LAUTER and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Refugees Tell of Iraqi Beatings, Food Thefts From Associated Press
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Oddities: Buford Talks
'I Feel Bad Because There Is WAR' : Making a Will Is High Priority for Soldiers KATHLEEN KELLEHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Unequivocal' Pledge by Hussein Is Needed : Diplomacy: A U.S.-Soviet statement also promises 'to promote Arab-Israeli peace.' Moscow gives assurances of a partial Baltic troop pullout. DAVID LAUTER and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Between Media and Military, It's a Tug of War : TV AND THE GULF WAR HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Armored Units Call Timeout for Rest, Repairs : Military: Preparations taper off amid hints that a ground offensive is not imminent. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Gulf Weather
Pollution in Coastal Areas Found Easing From Associated Press
New England Medical Journal Names New Editor in Chief
Soviet Troops Withdraw From Vilnius From Associated Press
Fire at American Embassy in Poland Quickly Put Out United Press International
Refugees Tell of Perilous Drive to Haven in Jordan NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Pound Iraqi Bunkers, Lookout Posts J. MICHAEL KENNEDY and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : Gulf Time
World IN BRIEF : EL SALVADOR : U.S. Sends Copters, Jets to Offset Losses From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UCI War Rally Erupts Into Shouting Match ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Explosive Prose Propels Tome About Fire : BURNING BUSH; A Fire History of Australia by Stephen J. Pyne Henry Holt $27.50, 497 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush's Gulf Goal: New Moral Order : War: The President invokes memory of Roosevelt in talk with lawmakers at the Capitol. From Associated Press
The Day in the Gulf
THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Words on the War
West Urged to End Support of Gorbachev : Soviet Union: The mayor of Moscow compares his president to a 'burned-out star' and says democratic forces should be backed instead. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Born to Buck the Tide : Protests: Following her own principles and perhaps making a difference are among the forces that puts a veteran Orange County sign-carrier on the streets. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Resentment High in Workplace From Times Wire Services
THE GULF WAR: The International Front : In Asia
Border Assault by Iraq : 12 Marines Killed in War's 1st Major Ground Battle : 25 Iraqi Tanks Destroyed in 'Hellacious' Fighting J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Soldiers Killed, 3 Hurt by Grenade in Kashmir Associated Press
Desert Storm: Day 14
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : White Rhinoceros Dies at Animal Park From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It Wasn't a Scud, Palestinian Villagers Say : West Bank: Residents of Deir Ballut still defend Saddam Hussein after a missile falls short. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'We Will Succeed,' Bush Says : U.S. Softens Terms for an Iraqi Pullout to Stop War : State of the Union: The nation is 'at a defining hour,' the President says of the gulf conflict. He declares that 'Iraq's capacity to sustain war is being destroyed.' JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Senators Get Ethics Lesson in Mandatory Class : Politics: Sessions are required after sting in which two of their colleagues were convicted of felonies. From United Press International
South Africa's 2 Top Black Leaders Urge End to Strife : Ethnic violence: The summit between Mandela, Zulu Chief Buthelezi is first significant reconciliation attempt. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Nurses Protest Cuts Planned at Hospital From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marines Pound Iraqi Bunkers, Lookout Posts J. MICHAEL KENNEDY and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Smuggling Into Iraq Continues Despite War : Embargo: Officials cite 700 cases worldwide of attempts to sell goods to Baghdad. There are 20 in U.S. KAREN TUMULTY and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Older Europeans Hoard Reflexively JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unprecedented Security Measures Taken at Capitol for Bush's Speech : Terrorism: Police sharpshooters and a dynamite-sniffing device are all part of unusual precautions, amid fears of attacks on officials. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK : Drought Forces Ski Area to Close From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Both Parties Praise Bush for Vow to Win War : Reaction: Democratic lawmakers fault the President on domestic issues and some aspects of foreign policy in his address. WILLIAM J. EATON and PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Israelis Say Iraqi Shift of Jets to Iran Lessens Chemical War Threat : Missiles: Troops have skills to destroy the launchers firing Scuds, former military chief says. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Passes Agent Orange Claims Funding WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Bank Robber, 75, Is Given a Break BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Many Wars, Women Under Fire : Military: From the time of the Revolution, they have served bravely alongside the troops. HARRY G. SUMMERS Jr.
THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : "Zorro" Unmasked
Israel Jails Palestinian Leader Accused of Spying for Baghdad DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Picks U.S. Official to Run 'Cal-EPA' : Appointments: James M. Strock will head an agency that is yet to be created. It would consolidate environmental functions into one unit of government. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Mobilizing to Try to Save Gulf Wildlife : Spill: Officials seek information on best ways to tackle what threatens to be a massive and difficult undertaking. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Purple Heart Winner Recalls Quietly Begging Chopper to Hurry : Casualties: Navy corpsman says it took 2 1/2 hours for helicopter to arrive after he was struck. Official replies that the Navy medic was treated before the flight arrived. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waiting for Her Own Knight : 'Happily Ever After' Can Be Hoax Impeding Many an Older Woman's Progress SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Must Lead, Bush Declares : Iraqi Pullout Vow Could End War, Washington Says : State of the Union: We are 'at a defining hour,' President says of the gulf conflict. The speech is given amid tight security against possible terrorist attack. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butte County Board Votes Itself a Pay Hike After State Bailout Associated Press
Anti-War Activist, Iraq Supporter Resigns as France's Defense Chief : Alliance: Chevenement becomes the first major political casualty of the Gulf War. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Feel Bad Because There Is WAR' : Acting Out Their Fears : Coping: Theater groups express their feelings about war before and after performances. One troupe helps its young audience do the same. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genes Used for 1st Time to Treat Cancer Patients : Medicine: Two people with melanoma receive special cells coded to produce powerful anti-tumor toxin. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children Picture Battle in the Gulf as Mean, Sad, Scary : Schools: Teachers try to ease the tension by having pupils put their feelings on paper. By DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebels Install Ex-Member of Parliament as President : Somalia: Mahdi pledges democracy and invites other guerrilla groups to help run the country. The capital is in ruins. TODD SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iraq Reported Dealing for Iran Scud Launchers
Bush's Text: 'We Are the Nation That Can Shape the Future . . . ' From Associated Press
OUTRAGE OVER POWS : American POWs
Saudi Truck Stop an Oasis for GIs on the Road to War : Crossroads: The service station-general store offers gas at 55 cents a gallon. Arab travelers stop to pray. JOHN BALZAR and DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Criminal Probe Targets Research Links at Stanford : Investigation: The allegations center on the relationship between the university and the Navy agency that oversees its federal funding. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Takes Control of Soviet Law Enforcement From Times Wire Services
Israeli Forces and Arab Guerrillas Exchange Fire in South Lebanon From Associated Press
Clipboard : Saddleback Mountain APRIL JACKSON
* Robert Vinton; Had Been Captive in Iraq
* Steven M. Cortright; Artist and UCSB Professor
'I Feel Bad Because There Is WAR' : Drawing Conclusions KATHLEEN KELLEHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Feel Bad Because There Is WAR' : Frightened by war in the Persian Gulf, children may easily confuse rumors with truth. Like their parents, they feel anxious and helpless. Conversation is the surprisingly simple way to deal with almost all of their fears, experts say. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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