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What happened on June 04, 1991
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tests Find LSD in Body of Electronics Heiress : Drugs: Kirstie McDonald, 15, ingested the hallucinogen before fatally shooting herself, medical examiner's report says. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Conviction Reduced in Stabbing Death JERRY HICKS
Singer Vanilla Ice, Guard Arrested in Gun Case AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Non-Resident Fees for Library May Rise PSYCHE PASCUAL
Plan to Spur Early Retirements Works for College District JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rapper Vanilla Ice Arrested on Charge of Brandishing Gun From Associated Press
San Diego
Market Fire Forces Evacuation
60 Proposed Budget Cuts Given to Ventura Council MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ballot Recommendations : Races for City Council, Board of Education and Community College
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Another Round of Impropriety
Residents Protest Cleanup Delays : McColl dump: EPA officials have a meeting to discuss the reasons why efforts to deal with the site's toxic waste have moved so slowly. TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$10,000 Rewards Offered in Vandalism at Schools
Taiwan
29 Inmates Injured in Racial Disturbance at Jail
COUNTYWIDE : Man Denies Guilt in Phone Threats Case GARY GORMAN
OJAI : Ojai Board Likely to OK Layoff of Aide KIP ALLEN
City Council Postpones Farmers Market Decision
ANAHEIM : Public Hearing on Brookhollow Plans LISA MASCARO
VENTURA : School Boundary Panel to Be Elected ADRIANNE GOODMAN
GAO Report Opposing Closure of Navy Bases Was Withheld From Panel, Rohrabacher Says FAYE FIORE
Bradley Joins Call for Probe of Vernon : Law enforcement: But the assistant police chief says an investigation based on religious beliefs and not job performance would violate his First Amendment rights. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Convicts Man of Plotting to Kill Wife
Cause of Glendale Fire Investigated
FULLERTON : Appeals Board to Be Considered ERIK HAMILTON
Today's Elections
COUNTYWIDE : Official Says Ely Did Not Repay Expenses TINA DAUNT
Effort to 'Do Right Thing' Turned Into a Tragedy RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican National Held Over Chase, Smuggling
COUNTYWIDE : Study Says 3 Sites for Campus Are Viable JOANNA M. MILLER
Fathers Escape Blame
1,260 Days of Learning Without Skipping a Beat DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : What Next? Dr. HOWARD L. LANG, Dr. HOWARD L. LANG, president of the California Medical Assn., says the U.S. Supreme Court ruling forbidding doctors in federally subsidized clinics from counseling their patients about abortion has grim implications for advocates of a national health-care system. According to Lang:
At Least 4 Dogs Killed by Poisoned Meat Patties
Now Democracy Can Wait? : It's one thing before war, another thing after
Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Bribery in Smuggling
THOUSAND OAKS : Traffic to Be Halted for Sobriety Checks CAROL WATSON
Black-Latino Jail Fight in Castaic Leaves 29 Hurt : Penal system: In another incident, four inmates are injured by debris after a deputy's shotgun discharges. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered in Bicycle Thefts KAREN McKEAN
County Panel's Travel Policy Questioned : Finances: Criticism over a recent 26-day European trip prompts some members of the retirement board to urge a re-evaluation of the policy. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Sanitation District Sued Over Recycling HUGO MARTIN
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Schools Overhaul Is on Trustees' Docket JOHN PENNER
Dog Poisonings : Several Pets in a Neighborhood Die From Meat Tossed Into Yards PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters Will Decide Whether 2 School Districts Can Sell Bonds TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Chamber to Endorse Council Candidates MACK REED
Punishment Is Considered in Sex Scandal : Politics: City Council may seek disciplining of other city officials in cover-up case. BARRY M. HORSTMAN and LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Diego
Deny Liquor License Bid, State Urged : Pacoima: A group of activists, citing a high drunk-driving rate, wants a store's application sent back to L.A. city officials. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Arrested Over $300,000 School Fire
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Who's Who on County Retirement Board
PERSPECTIVE ON PERU : Misery Is Ripe for Miracles : The depth of despair in a chaos-afflicted country may be measured by the people's embrace of statues that weep. GUSTAVO GORRITI, Gustavo Gorriti lives in Lima. His book on the Shining Path insurgency, "Sendero: History of the Millenarian War in Peru," was recently published in Peru
The Quiet Mover and Shaker : The late Paul Ziffren was a hard-working patriot for Los Angeles
PLATFORM : Blood Donors DON POLETIEK, DON POLETIEK, a Huntington Beach resident who faces coronary bypass surgery Thursday, will probably require about four pints of blood during the operation. He commented on the problems with nation's blood supply:
Police Plan to Ease Out Five Top Officers : Reorganization: They will be offered retirement bonuses as part of a plan to create a leaner, more efficient department. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Suspect in Dog's Death Is Arraigned TED JOHNSON
Sides Hold Their Ground During Gnatcatcher Showdown : Nature: Developers and conservationists do, however, agree to form panel to study the dilemma. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Divert Water Could Strain Santa Rosa Valley PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Teacher in Assault Case Rebuked in '89 JANE HULSE
COSTA MESA : City Predicts Slight Increase in Revenue MARY ANNE PEREZ
Calls for 'Passive Park' Start an Active Debate : Recreation: Some near Santa Ana's Fisher Park want changes to make it less likely to attract crowds. Others want it left alone. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan Put Forward to Place Homeless in Vacant Houses : Programs: A City Council committee backs an experiment in which developers would offer the temporary use of dwellings they plan to tear down. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Suspects Identified in Shooting of Bettor : Crime: The victim, a Newport Beach man, had just won $88,000 at Hollywood Park racetrack when he was killed. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 5% Utility Tax OKd for Cable TV Users BILL BILLITER
Students Face Up to Prom Tragedy : Slaying: School sets up a counseling center to help young people handle grief over the shooting of a girl and the arrest of an ex-football player. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Societal Child Abuse
Lancaster Council Decides Against Imposing Controls on Water Uses : Drought: A proposed ordinance would have had restrictions similar to those in effect in Los Angeles for years. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law May Force Loss of Low-Income Apartments : Housing: Owners of federally subsidized complexes can prepay the mortgages and sell the properties. Some experts worry that poor tenants will have to move. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Marcos Mayor's Election Fund Questioned : Politics: Chief opponent of proposed trash-burning plant says city leader accepted campaign contributions from employees of firm scheduled to build facility. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision on King Is Left to State : Law enforcement: The district attorney's office sends the case to the attorney general. The beating victim could be charged in connection with his arrest last week. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting Fire With Fliers : Drought: The Air National Guard is adding pilots in anticipation of an extremely dangerous season. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Suit Filed Against Housing Ordinance GEBE MARTINEZ
Scholars File Brief Against Gates Ruling SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Man Shot to Death in Parking Dispute KRISTINA LINDGREN
City May Put Sanctions on Activist Who Filed Lawsuit : Oxnard: The council might try to recover the $100,000 that it spent to fight John Soria's voting rights legal challenge. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program Guarantees Latinos Slots in Teacher-Credential Program JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : UCI Faces Suit by Former Lecturer KRISTINA LINDGREN
Suit by Elderly Patients Accuses Doctor of Swindle LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
COUNTYWIDE : Statewide Ban on Sparklers Expected DAVID REYES
Ventura County Welfare Cases Jump 11% : Public assistance: The slow economy, the drought and the December freeze are blamed for the increase over a 10-month period. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Killer Turns Dream Into Funeral Dirge JAMES M. GOMEZ
Julian
BUENA PARK : Man, 44, Jumps Off Overpass, Is Killed
Barbed Wire Puts Wraps on Graffiti STEPHANIE STASSEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Hillside Ordinance to Be Considered LESLIE EARNEST
Metzger Agrees to Stop Selling Simpson T-Shirts
Palmdale to Set Aside Funds for Low-Income Residences : Redevelopment: The city decides it no longer has enough inexpensive housing to meet state requirements. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Winds of War' Composer Guilty of Copying Music
Officials Clash Over Handling of Gangs : Thousand Oaks: A councilwoman reacts to the city's first drive-by slaying. She says City Hall is not taking the problem seriously enough. The mayor disagrees. PSYCHE PASCUAL and CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN RIGHT : Democrats Do Real Harm to Spirit of 1964 : A generation ago, Congress banned hiring by race. Now preferential treatment is praised. TERRY EASTLAND, Terry Eastland is resident fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of "Counting by Race": Equality From the Founding Fathers to Bakke and Weber."
Girl, 4, Gets Away From Abductor; Suspect Arrested
Rap Musician Vanilla Ice, Bodyguard Arrested After Clash With Transient at Supermarket AARON CURTISS
COMMENCEMENT 1991 : A weekly roundup of Southland graduation ceremonies Times researcher Michael Meyers
Poem With Hidden Protest Gladdens Chinese Dissidents ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICIAN WATCH : Trusty Aide
Ziffren's Legacy Hailed at Rites : Funeral: Leaders in government, business and entertainment remember him as a courageous figure. PATT MORRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Prince William's Skull Fractured Associated Press
Steps to Ensure Feet Keep Taking Theirs JAN HOFMANN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supreme Court to Rule on Prop. 13 Challenge : Taxes: Millions could face higher bills if U.S. justices find state's unequal property valuation unconstitutional. OSWALD JOHNSTON and KEVIN RODERICK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Toxic Waste Suit Settled for $18 Million : Environment: Glen Avon residents will receive payments for the dumping at Stringfellow Acid Pits. Agreement with aluminum firm is largest settlement yet in long battle. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Important Iraq Nuclear Facilities Survived, Defector Says : War's aftermath: Officials are debriefing a scientist who reportedly has asked for U.S. asylum. DOYLE McMANUS and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Swiss May Lower Speed Limits to Curb Smog Associated Press
North Warns Southern Baptists of Sodom on Potomac From Associated Press
Joyce Treiman; Eclectic Painter and Sculptor BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Quits Stanford, Cites Sexism : Academia: The woman is a leading neurosurgeon and tenured professor. The medical school dean acknowledges that some men at the school are 'insensitive.' DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Pope Tells Poles to Stop 'Careless' Practice of Abortion MARY BATTIATA, THE WASHINGTON POST
Bakker Aide Dortch Is Granted Parole for Medical Reasons Associated Press
At Least 12 Die as Volcano Erupts in Japan : Disaster: A former UC Santa Barbara researcher is among dozens missing. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mao Tse-tung's Widow Called Suicide Victim United Press International
3 IRA Guerrillas in Hijacked Car Slain by British SHAWN POGATCHNIK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orthodontist's License Revoked for Indecency United Press International
America From Abroad : Despite 12-Year War, Afghans Have No Hard Feelings : Soviet-installed President Najibullah praises U.S. 'values of democracy, freedom and human rights.' MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Briefing Paper : Most Favored Nation: What It Means for the Chinese DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel Cuts Funds for Space Station Project ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANILA : And in the Pacific . . .
NASA Bill Puts O.C. Contracts in Jeopardy ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COPENHAGEN : Redesigning NATO
World IN BRIEF : EL SALVADOR : Peace Talks Recess Without Progress From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EPA to Offer Deal on Pollution Cutbacks : Environment: Firms that make early cuts in toxic emissions would be given an extra six years to comply with the new Clean Air Act. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : New Witnesses Due in Kennedy Inquiry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Direct Talks With Jordan Not Likely From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : 50% of Oil Money Asked for Gulf Fund From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Peace Talks Begin With Rebel Group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fighting Grows Between Iraqis, Uneasy Kurds NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Pontiff Denounces Jewish-Catholic Rift From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firefighters Battle Blaze on Greek Ferry in Venice Reuters
U.S. Refusal to Aid Abortions Overseas OKd MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Governors' Popularity Often a Casualty of Budget Battles RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
After 2 Decades, France to Sign Nuclear Weapons Pact : Arms control: The non-proliferation treaty had long been rejected as an infringement of its independence. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broussard to Leave State High Court at End of August PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Political Stakes Are High as Rights Bill Vote Is Due : Congress: The showdown may affect '92 elections. Bush says the Democrats' measure could lead to quotas. WILLIAM J. EATON and SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
As America Funnels Soldiers, Missiles and Millions of Dollars Into Gulf War Victory Celebrations Nationwide, Many Critics Wonder Whether the Parades Are a . . . : Pat on the Back or a Slap in the Face? GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Noriega Lawyers See Charges as Revenge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Budget Deal Resisted by Republicans : Government: Assembly members call for more long-term cuts than Wilson and other lawmakers are discussing. Democrats jockey to have preliminary package drafted. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Says He Resumed Jogging Over Vacation From Associated Press
Garamendi Lists Initial Goals for Health Care Reform KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly All Ethiopia Now Under Control, New Leader Declares From Reuters
Bush Takes Step to Assist Soviets : Diplomacy: The renewal of a trade-restriction waiver is a vote of confidence and removes a summit obstacle. It also clears the way for most-favored-nation status. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bad Excuse to Do the Bump : Publishing: A bash celebrating really appalling rock 'n' roll records is the big hit among this year's elaborate American Booksellers events. JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airdrop Being Readied for 400,000 Sudanese Reuters
No Easy Answers to Help Drug Babies Dianne Klein
U.S. Wants 50% of Iraq Oil Income in Reparations Fund From a Times Staff Writer
Student Sentenced in Drug Sale Case
Kuwait Paid Over $66,000 for Mosbacher, Staff Travel SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Report Blames Lithuanians for Deaths in TV Station Takeover : Baltics: Prosecutor says nationalists fired fatal shots. Local officials denounce a 'web of lies.' MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LABOR : Unemployed Workers May Not Get Benefits : Carter, Reagan cuts left fewer people eligible, shortened length of aid. Funds running low and help is unlikely. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Pilot, 7, Completes Cross-Country Trip From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Students Rough Up S. Korea's Premier : Unrest: Newly appointed Chung Won Shik is kicked, pelted with flour, eggs on campus. From Times Wire Services
Going Along for the Ride at Oaks Classic PAMELA MARIN
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Sikhs Kill Former Assembly Speaker From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Wedtech Head Gets 27-Month Term From Associated Press
Soviet Republics to Drop 'Socialist' Label Times Wire Services
Beijing Students Mark Attack at Tian An Men : China: Two years after crackdown on democracy, protests are surreptitious and the security tight. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As the Pentagon Funnels Soldiers, Missiles and Millions of Dollars Into Gulf War Victory Celebrations Nationwide, Many Critics Wonder Whether the Parades Are a . . . : Pat on the Back or a Slap in the Face? GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inquiry Continues Into Local Teamsters Election BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Water Quality Plan for Delta 'Tainted,' Lawsuit Claims VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standing Up for Children : Volunteers: More than 100 lawyers with the Children's Rights Project of Los Angeles donate their services to help protect youths' legal rights. GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Police Raid Evicts Homeless From Park From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Regional Outlook : East Europe Looks for EC Sales, Gets Little : The former East Bloc wants to market its textiles, farm products and steel in Western Europe, but the Community's trade barriers are keeping the door closed. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Walkers Stroll Through '60s KEVIN ALLMAN
Singapore Bans Pit Bulls Reuters
Bos' Death Leaves Void in Wilson's Circle of Advisers GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
MOSCOW : Better Late Than Never
Latinos Settle Dispute With 2-Year Colleges From Times Wire Services
'Indiana Jones' of Botany Chases an Elusive Herb MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Women Reportedly Sold as Slaves Reuters
COLUMN ONE : The Lowest Crime in New York : Lawyer, courier, porter, pauper--'fare-beaters' all. In the sweaty subway they jump turnstiles, enter via exits and worse, much worse. Deep down, this is what the city is like. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GAO Report Hails Canada Health System : Congress: The study says a variation of the government-run program could save money and extend care to all citizens. From Associated Press
Couple Plead Guilty in Embezzlement Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Parents OK Marriage of AIDS Victim, 14 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : TENNESSEE : Extradition Ordered in Evers Murder Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
7 Dead, Santa Barbara Man Missing in Japan Eruption From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Panther Renews Bid for Release From Prison DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
H. N. Swanson; Top Hollywood Literary Agent
BOOK REVIEW : One Leprous View of the City of Light : PARIS DREAMBOOK: An Unconventional Guide to the Splendor and Squalor of the City By Lawrence Osborne Pantheon $21, 210 pages CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
War Protester Unrepentant Despite Languishing in Jail : Dissent: Mary Lopez poured blood on the Federal Building. At a hearing, her beliefs led to a longer term. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GENEVA : World Labor Issues
Culture : In a Land Without Plenty, There Is Still Generosity to Spare : Bulgarians feel that they've lost everything else so why not share what they have left: their humanity. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profiles : Yeltsin's Spoilers CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : Kurds Find Hardship in Haven
Next Step : Americans Keep Up the Heat on S. Africa : Striving to be on the 'right side,' U.S. firms jump belatedly on the sanctions bandwagon. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing Business : Foreign Oil Firms Rush Into Vietnam, but What About U.S. Companies? : Hanoi would be more than happy to deal with the Americans, but its officials are also sending this message: We can't wait forever. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Bolivia's Crafty Plan to Preserve Past : A $4-million center is intended to promote folk art and the cultural heritage. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : A Scoundrel's Time: The Fall of Mengistu : After 14 years of dictatorship, Ethiopians feel a bit ambivalent over their country's change of course. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Tom Lasorda's Son, Tom Jr., Is Dead of Pneumonia at 33 BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Long Beach Wins on Homer in Ninth : Baseball: Speakman gives the 49ers a 12-11 victory over Clemson in a game that nearly breaks College World Series record for length. JIM CALLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fowler Sets Deadline for Socker Investors : Indoor soccer: June 30 the day when San Diego finds out if it still has an MSL franchise. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL AMATEUR DRAFT : Former Los Alamitos Star Kelly Is Picked Second ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela Might Start Saturday HELENE ELLIOTT
Baseball : Daily Report : Angels HELENE ELLIOTT
Bottom Line: Finley Getting More for Less : Angels: After 10 starts, left-hander's earned-run average is up from last year's but so, too, is his number of victories. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' First-Round Pick Is Son of Ex-Reds' Star Perez HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
This Bostonian's Perspective Isn't Exactly Bullish on Lakers GARY KLEIN
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Carter as a Dodger: Does Life Get Better? : Baseball: He retains kid's enthusiasm, showing he is no old man just holding on. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fowler Sets Deadline for Socker Investors : Newman Not Giving Up On Team T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Morris Beats Orioles for Third Victory in Row From Associated Press
TENNIS FRENCH OPEN : Courier Earns Way to Edberg Matchup THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triple Crown Ratings BILL CHRISTINE
Regents Don't Change Tarkanian's Status : Nevada Las Vegas: Coach meets for five hours in closed session with the university board officials, who say it was for information only. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rodgers' Wake-Up Call Is Cause for Alarm : Baseball: Manager of last-place Expos is fired and replaced by Runnells. From Associated Press
Audley Hits, Throws Wichita State Past Creighton in College Series
Kevin Carlson
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : Bulls Strive to Resolve a Question of Balance : Game 1: Jordan scored 36 points, but his lion's share of shots went against team's approach on offense. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS CITY SECTION SEMIFINALS : Finals to Have an East European Flavor BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Hearns Wins on Finesse : Boxing: He gets unanimous decision over unbeaten Hill for sixth title by counter-punching. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jennifer Brundage
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
West Coast Conference Honors Griffin
Players Complained, USC Counselor Says ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Can Throw You Off : Baseball: Clemens wants to be the intimidator, but sometimes his outspoken behavior has cost him. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gil Goes in the First Round JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadian Medical Board Suspends Astaphan From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Steinbach Released From Hospital Associated Press
THE TIMES' ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : GIRLS' SWIMMING : Ward Comes On Strong After Slow Start CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPI to Exclude Coaches' Votes From National Football Poll United Press International
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Rangers' Success More than a Fluke Richard Justice, The Washington Post
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : NOTES : Divac Needs No Help to Understand Job CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES' ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : GOLF : Woods Gets It Going When It Gets Tougher MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Gymnastics Co-Champion Winds Up a Loser MARTIN HENDERSON
ORANGE COUNTY ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME : Barons' Derek Brown: Player for All Seasons TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL AMATEUR DRAFT : Braves Pick Ex-Los Alamitos Star Kelly Second ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mason, 6-7 UCLA Forward, Switches to Loyola Marymount ALAN DROOZ
Braves Choose Kelly in the First Round MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Pick Up a Pitcher JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES' ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : BOYS' TENNIS : Roditi Decides to Stick Around, Court Success KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O'Neill's Hitting Spree Has Dodgers Seeing Red JIM MURRAY
Leanne Grotke to Retire After 13 Years at Fullerton MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injury Doesn't Hamstring Hervey or Compton LONNIE WHITE
New Women's Basketball Coach Hired BRENDAN HEALEY
BUSINESS
Hospitals Ready for a Change Go to Cloth Diapers NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keith Russell, President of Glenfed, Quits Suddenly JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Took a Big Idea to a Little Desert Town : Marketing: Developer Steven Craig's firm built a $14-million mall of 55 factory outlet stores in Cabazon, close to Palm Springs and within 75 miles of 9 million people. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sportfishing Fleet Fears New Limit on Mexico Catch GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Action Is Denied by Court in Shiley Lawsuit : Litigation: A federal judge holds that some recipients of the heart valve might be suffering no distress at all. Individual suits are not affected. BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Executives in Region Break $1-Million Mark in 1990 Compensation JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Japanese Near Agreement on Chip Pact Extension From Times Staff and Wire Reports
STOCKS : Profit Takers Foiled; Dow Up 7.83 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Benton Buys Another 13% Interest in Energy Field
Developers Gathering to Talk About Survival During Current Crisis JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Net Gets New Contenders in HMO Bidding War JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advice on Creating Effective Business Succession Plan From Associated Press
U.S., Japanese Near Agreement on Chip Pact Extension From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vice President Named for Douglas' Product Support
Record Firm Alleges Conspiracy : Music: A Burbank importer says an industry group gave Customs false information, leading the agency to impound the company's merchandise. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T to Sell Most of Its 19% Stake in Sun Microsystems CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T to Sell Most of Its 19% Stake in Sun Microsystems CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Technology Dean Takahashi /Times staff writer
First-Quarter Sales Fall 8.3% From 1990 Figure : Economy: S.D. decline, worse than state, national retail figures, blamed on aftermath of war and recession. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
ATI Medical's Earnings Drop 97% in 3rd Quarter
Pollution Research Says Restated Loss to Increase
National Technical Says Profit Down, Revenue Up
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY : CMS Enhancements to Offer New Line of Mass-Market PCs Dean Takahashi /Times staff writer
Apple's New Software Merges Video With Sound and Text From Reuters
AIL Systems Closing a Westlake Village Division
Consumer Group Blasts TV Food Ads Aimed at Children HOLLY K. HACKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Angry Over Dumping Allegations From Reuters
NEWS ANALYSIS : Nintendo Made Big Error in Negotiating Game JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rules PMC Can Seek Executives' Immunity
Teamster Watchdogs Are Too Vigilant HARRY BERNSTEIN
Alexander's Remarks
Corporate Spin : Sometimes the Bad News Has a Way of Getting Buried in a Press Release JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price-Fixing Suit Against Oil Firms Is Allowed : Supreme Court: Western states have accused the major oil companies of a scheme to create gas shortages nearly 20 years ago. From Associated Press
Recession Isn't Slowing This Transportation Company JILL ARABAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calabasas Firm Takes a Gamble on Riverboat Casino PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Expecting Disney Report to Be 'Puff, Fluff' : Development: The company will release an economic impact study of the planned resort today. Fred Hunter said he'll wait to see Anaheim's findings before reaching conclusions. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Bells Seeking Right to Make Phones From Associated Press
Creative Computer Survives Brush With Death, Engineers a Comeback : Technology: A Calabasas company that once flirted with bankruptcy is in the black after switching to name-brand hardware. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Vintage Hangover Hurts These Wineries DANIEL AKST
2 Economic Measures Show Improvement : Economy: Corporate purchasing managers' orders were up in May. Spending on construction rose in April. From Times Wire Services
Intermark Unit Fails to Make Debt Payment GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Datron Systems Wins $4-Million Contract
Magazines Ride Wave of Ads Aimed at Blacks MARIA L. La GANGA
Camarillo Firm Voluntarily Cleans Up Its Act : Pollution: California Amplifier eliminated the use of chlorinated solvents, which damage the ozone layer. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businesses Upset at Prospect of Prop. 13 Reversal : Taxes: Many fear that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to review the landmark voter initiative will ultimately result in higher property taxes for companies and homeowners. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Ignite Bidding War for Health Net HMO : Acquisition: A Los Angeles partnership offers $200 million for the Woodland Hills-based firm. A life insurer is also interested. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graham & James Breaks Off Talks With New York Law Firm DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Mutual Aims to Expand With Piece of HMO : Health care: The state's largest health insurer seeks 'cooperative venture' with Health Net. There has already been a competing bid. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Resigns From Glenfed Inc. : Banking: Keith Russell was brought in to help the thrift diversify. But now the company wants to refocus on traditional S & L business lines. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Japan Ltd. to Downsize Work Force MICHAEL HIRSH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delphi to Sell Stock in a Private Placement
Microsemi Forms 2 Joint Ventures With Taiwanese DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transamerica Reports Profit Dip, Revenue Gain
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Sound of Time Present, Time Past : Oshagh Delivers a Program in Irvine of Traditional Iranian Music and New Compositions JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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People Watch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Koop Takes the Pulse of U.S. Health Care LYNNE HEFFLEY
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Cab Drivers
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Legal File BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
COMMENTARY : The Cloud Over Broadway Looms Over Tony Show Too SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
People Watch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Box Office DANIEL CERONE
Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
U.S. Policy on China
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Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. JAZZ REVIEW : An Emotional Tribute to Kenton Legacy : The four-day 'Back to Balboa' celebration in Newport Beach marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of his orchestra. LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Illuminating Look at Art of Criticism : Media: An essay reviewing contemporary coverage of the performing arts offers insight into the power, passions and pitfalls that come into play. SHEILA BENSON, CRITIC AT LARGE
Hallmark's Best to Screen at Melnitz RICK DU BROW
JAZZ REVIEW : An Emotional Tribute to Kenton Legacy : The four-day 'Back to Balboa' celebration marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of his orchestra. LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
'Who Bombed Bari?' Uncovers New Evidence ROBERT KOEHLER
MUSIC REVIEW : An Eloquent Case for Glass Armonica KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Mozart Idyll in Ojai : Works by the Master, Maxwell Davies, Harbison End Festival MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : 7 Concertos Open Corona del Mar Baroque Festival : Burton Karson bit off more than his forces--and audience--needed to chew. The evening began joyfully but ended irrelevantly. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Every Silver Lining Has Its Cloud : Profile: Comedian Dana Gould, who opens a six-night stand in Brea this evening, finds amusement in pessimism. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Poison' a Film Filled With Pain, Fear MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. The following is a shorter version of a review of "Poison" that was published in Calendar on April 3, when the film was singled out by a conservative citizens group because of a grant that filmmaker Todd Haynes received from the National Endowment for the Arts. It has been shown in Los Angeles but just started a two-week run Sunday at the Ken, its San Diego debut
Africano: Falling in Love With Romantic Love KRISTINE McKENNA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
Foreign Policy
On A&E, It's 'Schwarzkopf' Lite HOWARD ROSENBERG
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