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What happened on June 04, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
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. By Sheila Benson, CRITIC AT LARGE
On A&E, It's 'Schwarzkopf' Lite By Howard Rosenberg
U.S. Policy on China
Foreign Policy
Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
MUSIC REVIEW : An Eloquent Case for Glass Armonica By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Poison' a Film Filled With Pain, Fear By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 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\f7
Cab Drivers
Every Silver Lining Has Its Cloud : Profile: Comedian Dana Gould, who opens a six-night stand in Brea this evening, finds amusement in pessimism. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Mozart Idyll in Ojai : Works by the Master, Maxwell Davies, Harbison End Festival By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
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. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
People Watch By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Legal File By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Israeli Airlift of Ethiopian Jews
Movies By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Sound of Time Present, Time Past : Oshagh Delivers a Program in Irvine of Traditional Iranian Music and New Compositions By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Movies By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office By Daniel Cerone
People Watch By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Africano: Falling in Love With Romantic Love By Kristine Mckenna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : The Cloud Over Broadway Looms Over Tony Show Too By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Hallmark's Best to Screen at Melnitz By Rick Du Brow
Koop Takes the Pulse of U.S. Health Care By Lynne Heffley
'Who Bombed Bari?' Uncovers New Evidence By Robert Koehler
BUSINESS
Sportfishing Fleet Fears New Limit on Mexico Catch By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intermark Unit Fails to Make Debt Payment By Greg Johnson, 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. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
John H. Lawson has been appointed deputy director of...
Doris Roberts-Fifer has joined Willis M. Allen, Eastlake...
Barbara Engblom has been named sales director for Woodfin...
Larry A. Bouche has joined Hoffman & Hauser to direct the...
Jim Puplava has been been hired to anchor the nightly...
Mark Payne has been promoted to manager of operations for...
Kenneth Robb has been named director of training for...
Larry St. John has been named vice president-account...
Susan I. Harris has been named director of regulatory...
Susan Segal has been promoted to branch manager of Valle...
Crivello Corp. has named David J. Hartness vice president...
Jeffrey Snyder has been promoted to director of food and...
Katy Koster has been named public relations assistant at...
Kevin B. Bradford has been named executive vice president...
AT&T to Sell Most of Its 19% Stake in Sun Microsystems By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Japanese Near Agreement on Chip Pact Extension From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japanese Angry Over Dumping Allegations From Reuters
Corporate Spin : Sometimes the Bad News Has a Way of Getting Buried in a Press Release By James F. Peltz, 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. By John Medearis, 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. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Executives in Region Break $1-Million Mark in 1990 Compensation By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Firm Takes a Gamble on Riverboat Casino By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pollution Research Says Restated Loss to Increase
Transamerica Reports Profit Dip, Revenue Gain
ATI Medical's Earnings Drop 97% in 3rd Quarter
AIL Systems Closing a Westlake Village Division
Delphi to Sell Stock in a Private Placement
Datron Systems Wins $4-Million Contract
Benton Buys Another 13% Interest in Energy Field
National Technical Says Profit Down, Revenue Up
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. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rules PMC Can Seek Executives' Immunity
Regional Bells Seeking Right to Make Phones From Associated Press
IBM Japan Ltd. to Downsize Work Force By Michael Hirsh, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AT&T to Sell Most of Its 19% Stake in Sun Microsystems By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospitals Ready for a Change Go to Cloth Diapers By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Vintage Hangover Hurts These Wineries By Daniel Akst
U.S., Japanese Near Agreement on Chip Pact Extension From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Net Gets New Contenders in HMO Bidding War By James F. Peltz, 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. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes, Hubbard Team on Satellite TV Plan: Hughes... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sara Lee Unloads European Drug Unit: Sara Lee Corp. sold... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Canadian Retailer May Move Offices to U.S.: Toronto-based... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ruling Favors Heart Valve Maker: U.S. District Judge Harry... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Group Blasts TV Food Ads Aimed at Children By Holly K. Hacker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple's New Software Merges Video With Sound and Text From Reuters
The Times' monthly survey of goods and services commonly...
Developers Gathering to Talk About Survival During Current Crisis By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for Vista Chemical Is Extended: A German company's... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Graham & James Breaks Off Talks With New York Law Firm By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Nintendo Made Big Error in Negotiating Game By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Life Policyholder Group Forms: A group of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hewlett-Packard Cuts Prices: The Palo Alto computer... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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
OPEC Ministers May Dodge Output Issue: With the future of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Wedtech Chief Gets 27 Months for Perjury: The former... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
T-Bill Rates Rise: The Treasury sold $10 billion of new... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Economic Measures Show Improvement : Economy: Corporate purchasing managers' orders were up in May. Spending on construction rose in April. From Times Wire Services
Teamster Watchdogs Are Too Vigilant By Harry Bernstein
STOCKS : Profit Takers Foiled; Dow Up 7.83 From Times Staff and Wire Services
Keith Russell, President of Glenfed, Quits Suddenly By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magazines Ride Wave of Ads Aimed at Blacks By Maria L. La Ganga
Alexander's Remarks
Trial of FundAmerica Founder Put Off to September: The... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY : CMS Enhancements to Offer New Line of Mass-Market PCs Compiled by Dean Takahashi /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. By Bob Schwartz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsemi Forms 2 Joint Ventures With Taiwanese By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Science / Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi /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. By Chris Woodyard, 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. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advice on Creating Effective Business Succession Plan From Associated Press
Camarillo Firm Voluntarily Cleans Up Its Act : Pollution: California Amplifier eliminated the use of chlorinated solvents, which damage the ozone layer. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recession Isn't Slowing This Transportation Company By Jill Arabas, ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Busch has been named director of business development...
Vice President Named for Douglas' Product Support
David L. Carl has been appointed vice president in charge...
Alexander Levran has joined EPE Technologies Inc. in Costa...
Jim Peterson has been appointed acting vice president of...
Matthews Studio Equipment Group, a Burbank company that...
Robert G. Lees, president of Pacific InterTrade Corp. in...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Quiet Mover and Shaker : The late Paul Ziffren was a hard-working patriot for Los Angeles
Effort to 'Do Right Thing' Turned Into a Tragedy By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ziffren's Legacy Hailed at Rites : Funeral: Leaders in government, business and entertainment remember him as a courageous figure. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholars File Brief Against Gates Ruling By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICIAN WATCH : Trusty Aide
Ballot Recommendations : Races for City Council, Board of Education and Community College
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. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting Fire With Fliers : Drought: The Air National Guard is adding pilots in anticipation of an extremely dangerous season. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,260 Days of Learning Without Skipping a Beat By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program Guarantees Latinos Slots in Teacher-Credential Program By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Spur Early Retirements Works for College District By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punishment Is Considered in Sex Scandal : Politics: City Council may seek disciplining of other city officials in cover-up case. By Barry M. Horstman and Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Psyche Pascual and Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tests Find LSD in Body of Electronics Heiress : Drugs: Kirstie McDonald, 15, ingested the hallucinogen before fatally shooting herself, medical examiner's report says. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered in Bicycle Thefts By Karen Mckean
THOUSAND OAKS : Traffic to Be Halted for Sobriety Checks By Carol Watson
THOUSAND OAKS : Non-Resident Fees for Library May Rise By Psyche Pascual
MOORPARK : Teacher in Assault Case Rebuked in '89 By Jane Hulse
VENTURA : School Boundary Panel to Be Elected By Adrianne Goodman
OJAI : Ojai Board Likely to OK Layoff of Aide By Kip Allen
COUNTYWIDE : Official Says Ely Did Not Repay Expenses By Tina Daunt
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. By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Man Denies Guilt in Phone Threats Case By Gary Gorman
COUNTYWIDE : Study Says 3 Sites for Campus Are Viable By Joanna M. Miller
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Sanitation District Sued Over Recycling By Hugo Martin
San Diego
VENTURA : Chamber to Endorse Council Candidates By Mack Reed
San Diego
San Diego
Market Fire Forces Evacuation
Julian
Girl, 4, Gets Away From Abductor; Suspect Arrested
60 Proposed Budget Cuts Given to Ventura Council By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now Democracy Can Wait? : It's one thing before war, another thing after
PLATFORM : Blood Donors By Don Poletiek, \o7 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:\f7
COLUMN RIGHT : Democrats Do Real Harm to Spirit of 1964 : A generation ago, Congress banned hiring by race. Now preferential treatment is praised. By Terry Eastland, \o7 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."\f7
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. By Gustavo Gorriti, \o7 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\f7
PLATFORM : What Next? By Dr. Howard L. Lang, \o7 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:\f7
Rapper Vanilla Ice Arrested on Charge of Brandishing Gun \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Taiwan
GAO Report Opposing Closure of Navy Bases Was Withheld From Panel, Rohrabacher Says By Faye Fiore
City Council Postpones Farmers Market Decision
Singer Vanilla Ice, Guard Arrested in Gun Case By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters Will Decide Whether 2 School Districts Can Sell Bonds By Tracey Kaplan, 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. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale to Set Aside Funds for Low-Income Residences : Redevelopment: The city decides it no longer has enough inexpensive housing to meet state requirements. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dog Poisonings : Several Pets in a Neighborhood Die From Meat Tossed Into Yards By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Arrested Over $300,000 School Fire
Cause of Glendale Fire Investigated
Mexican National Held Over Chase, Smuggling
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. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Convicts Man of Plotting to Kill Wife
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. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Divert Water Could Strain Santa Rosa Valley By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How does a busy prelate send a message in a hurry? In the... By Steve Harvey
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. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Elections
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. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Tom Mcqueeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sides Hold Their Ground During Gnatcatcher Showdown : Nature: Developers and conservationists do, however, agree to form panel to study the dilemma. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Killer Turns Dream Into Funeral Dirge By James M. Gomez
SANTA ANA : Suit Filed Against Housing Ordinance By Gebe Martinez
ANAHEIM : Public Hearing on Brookhollow Plans By Lisa Mascaro
FULLERTON : Appeals Board to Be Considered By Erik Hamilton
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Hillside Ordinance to Be Considered By Leslie Earnest
IRVINE : UCI Faces Suit by Former Lecturer By Kristina Lindgren
COSTA MESA : City Predicts Slight Increase in Revenue By Mary Anne Perez
SANTA ANA : Man Shot to Death in Parking Dispute By Kristina Lindgren
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 5% Utility Tax OKd for Cable TV Users By Bill Billiter
COUNTYWIDE : Statewide Ban on Sparklers Expected By David Reyes
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Schools Overhaul Is on Trustees' Docket By John Penner
BUENA PARK : Man, 44, Jumps Off Overpass, Is Killed
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Suspect in Dog's Death Is Arraigned By Ted Johnson
COUNTYWIDE : Conviction Reduced in Stabbing Death By Jerry Hicks
Who's Who on County Retirement Board
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. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Another Round of Impropriety
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
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. By Kenneth J. Garcia, 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. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poem With Hidden Protest Gladdens Chinese Dissidents By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barbed Wire Puts Wraps on Graffiti By Stephanie Stassel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 4 Dogs Killed by Poisoned Meat Patties
Metzger Agrees to Stop Selling Simpson T-Shirts
29 Inmates Injured in Racial Disturbance at Jail
$10,000 Rewards Offered in Vandalism at Schools
'Winds of War' Composer Guilty of Copying Music
COMMENCEMENT 1991 : \o7 A weekly roundup of Southland graduation ceremonies\f7 Compiled by Times researcher Michael Meyers
Rap Musician Vanilla Ice, Bodyguard Arrested After Clash With Transient at Supermarket By Aaron Curtiss
Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Bribery in Smuggling
Suit by Elderly Patients Accuses Doctor of Swindle By Laurie Becklund, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Fathers Escape Blame
Societal Child Abuse
Fighting Grows Between Iraqis, Uneasy Kurds By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait Paid Over $66,000 for Mosbacher, Staff Travel By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Oswald Johnston and Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Sam Fulwood Iii and William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Refusal to Aid Abortions Overseas OKd By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 IRA Guerrillas in Hijacked Car Slain by British By Shawn Pogatchnik, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bos' Death Leaves Void in Wilson's Circle of Advisers By George Skelton, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
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. By Carl Ingram and Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Broussard to Leave State High Court at End of August By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Garamendi Lists Initial Goals for Health Care Reform By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Indiana Jones' of Botany Chases an Elusive Herb By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Beijing Students Mark Attack at Tian An Men : China: Two years after crackdown on democracy, protests are surreptitious and the security tight. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Quality Plan for Delta 'Tainted,' Lawsuit Claims By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mao Tse-tung's Widow Called Suicide Victim United Press International
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
POLITICS : Governors' Popularity Often a Casualty of Budget Battles By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL 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. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF 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. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Pope Tells Poles to Stop 'Careless' Practice of Abortion By Mary Battiata, THE WASHINGTON POST
Prince William's Skull Fractured 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
Important Iraq Nuclear Facilities Survived, Defector Says : War's aftermath: Officials are debriefing a scientist who reportedly has asked for U.S. asylum. By Robin Wright and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Direct Talks With Jordan Not Likely From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Peace Talks Begin With Rebel Group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soviet Report Blames Lithuanians for Deaths in TV Station Takeover : Baltics: Prosecutor says nationalists fired fatal shots. Local officials denounce a 'web of lies.' By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : 50% of Oil Money Asked for Gulf Fund From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soviet Republics to Drop 'Socialist' Label Times Wire Services
Orthodontist's License Revoked for Indecency United Press International
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. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bakker Aide Dortch Is Granted Parole for Medical Reasons Associated Press
Bush Says He Resumed Jogging Over Vacation From Associated Press
Vietnamese Women Reportedly Sold as Slaves Reuters
Student Sentenced in Drug Sale Case
Ex-Panther Renews Bid for Release From Prison By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Settle Dispute With 2-Year Colleges From Times Wire Services
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
Inquiry Continues Into Local Teamsters Election By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Pilot, 7, Completes Cross-Country Trip From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Noriega Lawyers See Charges as Revenge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : TENNESSEE : Extradition Ordered in Evers Murder Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Parents OK Marriage of AIDS Victim, 14 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Police Raid Evicts Homeless From Park From Times Staff and Wire Reports
North Warns Southern Baptists of Sodom on Potomac From Associated Press
House Panel Cuts Funds for Space Station Project By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Plead Guilty in Embezzlement Times Wire Services
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.' By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Singapore Bans Pit Bulls Reuters
Nearly All Ethiopia Now Under Control, New Leader Declares From Reuters
7 Dead, Santa Barbara Man Missing in Japan Eruption From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airdrop Being Readied for 400,000 Sudanese Reuters
World IN BRIEF : EL SALVADOR : Peace Talks Recess Without Progress From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Wants 50% of Iraq Oil Income in Reparations Fund From a Times Staff Writer
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Sikhs Kill Former Assembly Speaker From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Pontiff Denounces Jewish-Catholic Rift From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Wedtech Head Gets 27-Month Term From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : New Witnesses Due in Kennedy Inquiry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Swiss May Lower Speed Limits to Curb Smog Associated Press
Firefighters Battle Blaze on Greek Ferry in Venice Reuters
PARTY DOWN: Supervisor Gaddi H. Vasquez will help plan a... By Dennis Mclellan and Mike Reilley
DIOXIN SHE WROTE: Laguna Niguel author Janet Keller was in... By Mike Reilley and Dennis Mclellan
NASA Bill Puts O.C. Contracts in Jeopardy By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMP GOOD DEAL: While several private organizations offer... By Mike Reilley and Dennis Mclellan
HOTSHOT: How good is 21-year-old outfielder Mike Kelly of... By Dennis Mclellan and Mike Reilley
H. N. Swanson; Top Hollywood Literary Agent
Joyce Treiman; Eclectic Painter and Sculptor By Burt A. Folkart, 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. By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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? By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bad Excuse to Do the Bump : Publishing: A bash celebrating \o7 really \f7 appalling rock 'n' roll records is the big hit among this year's elaborate American Booksellers events. By Josh Getlin, 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? By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Easy Answers to Help Drug Babies By Dianne Klein
Going Along for the Ride at Oaks Classic By Pamela Marin
Steps to Ensure Feet Keep Taking Theirs By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Elvis Sighted: Barbara Bush is undaunted by newspaper... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
BOOK REVIEW : One Leprous View of the City of Light : PARIS DREAMBOOK: An Unconventional Guide to the Splendor and Squalor of the City \o7 By Lawrence Osborne\f7 Pantheon $21, 210 pages By Constance Casey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Walkers Stroll Through '60s By Kevin Allman
GENEVA : World Labor Issues
MANILA : And in the Pacific . . .
COPENHAGEN : Redesigning NATO
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. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Better Late Than Never
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.' By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profiles : Yeltsin's Spoilers By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Briefing Paper : Most Favored Nation: What It Means for the Chinese By David Holley, 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. By William R. Long, 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. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : Kurds Find Hardship in Haven
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. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Gil Goes in the First Round By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Pick Up a Pitcher By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fowler Sets Deadline for Socker Investors : Indoor soccer: June 30 the day when San Diego finds out if it still has an MSL franchise. By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter as a Dodger: Does Life Get Better? : Baseball: He retains kid's enthusiasm, showing he is no old man just holding on. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fowler Sets Deadline for Socker Investors : Newman Not Giving Up On Team By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Neill's Hitting Spree Has Dodgers Seeing Red By Jim Murray
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. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Can Throw You Off : Baseball: Clemens wants to be the intimidator, but sometimes his outspoken behavior has cost him. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Bostonian's Perspective Isn't Exactly Bullish on Lakers By Gary Klein
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Canadian Medical Board Suspends Astaphan From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
One Gymnastics Co-Champion Winds Up a Loser By Martin Henderson
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
UPI to Exclude Coaches' Votes From National Football Poll \o7 United Press International\f7
Mason, 6-7 UCLA Forward, Switches to Loyola Marymount By Alan Drooz
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. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Players Complained, USC Counselor Says By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injury Doesn't Hamstring Hervey or Compton By Lonnie White
BASEBALL AMATEUR DRAFT : Former Los Alamitos Star Kelly Is Picked Second By Eric Shepard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : NOTES : Divac Needs No Help to Understand Job By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Coast Conference Honors Griffin
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Steinbach Released From Hospital \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rodgers' Wake-Up Call Is Cause for Alarm : Baseball: Manager of last-place Expos is fired and replaced by Runnells. From Associated Press
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela Might Start Saturday By Helene Elliott
Triple Crown Ratings By Bill Christine
Braves Choose Kelly in the First Round By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES' ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : BOYS' TENNIS : Roditi Decides to Stick Around, Court Success By Kim Kutcher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES' ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : GIRLS' SWIMMING : Ward Comes On Strong After Slow Start By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leanne Grotke to Retire After 13 Years at Fullerton By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES' ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : GOLF : Woods Gets It Going When It Gets Tougher By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jennifer Brundage
ORANGE COUNTY ALL-STAR BASEBALL GAME : Barons' Derek Brown: Player for All Seasons By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kevin Carlson
Baseball : Daily Report : Angels By Helene Elliott
Angels' First-Round Pick Is Son of Ex-Reds' Star Perez By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearns Wins on Finesse : Boxing: He gets unanimous decision over unbeaten Hill for sixth title by counter-punching. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS FRENCH OPEN : Courier Earns Way to Edberg Matchup By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers' Success More than a Fluke By Richard Justice, The Washington Post
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
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. By Jim Callis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS CITY SECTION SEMIFINALS : Finals to Have an East European Flavor By Brian Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL AMATEUR DRAFT : Braves Pick Ex-Los Alamitos Star Kelly Second By Eric Shepard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Women's Basketball Coach Hired By Brendan Healey
Audley Hits, Throws Wichita State Past Creighton in College Series
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Morris Beats Orioles for Third Victory in Row From Associated Press
Tom Lasorda's Son, Tom Jr., Is Dead of Pneumonia at 33 By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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