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What happened on June 11, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Military and Racism By Robert Koehler
Weekend Box Office : 'Backdraft' Slickered by 'City' By Daniel Cerone
Katz's 'Clunky Elegance' at Kohn Gallery By Kristine Mckenna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Johnny Gill Steams up the Amphitheatre By Dennis Hunt
Relive Operation Desert Storm During the Fourth of July By Rick Du Brow
Next Stop: Weird City : Music: The Beat Farmers, Mike Keneally and Buddy Blue encountered their share of strangeness on the road. By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 'Balkan Bopper' Mixes Jazz With Yugoslav Folk By Dirk Sutro
The Ring of Truth? : Soap Opera Stars Say 'Soapdish' Parodies Days of Their Working Lives By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Bookworm Who Knows How to Read Writers : Radio: Erudite and conversational, interviewer Michael Silverblatt tunes in to authors and uncovers what makes them tick. By Sheila Benson, CRITIC AT LARGE
Stations Protest PBS Program Pricing : Television: Opponents of the new policy claim that the fee schedule may drive some smaller stations out of the network. By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Barnes Foundation Lauded for Plan to Publish Collection : Art: The praised works will be documented in two separate books. Only limited public access and black-and-white reproductions were allowed in the past. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
More Losses for 'Designing Women' By Daniel Cerone
NBC Notches Rare Friday-Night Victory By Steven Herbert
MUSIC REVIEW : Saddleback's 'Missa Solemnis' By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Academy Honors Best of Student Filmmakers : Movies: A drama about college study habits and an animated short with dancing G.I. Joes are among the medal-winners at 18th annual ceremony. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Saddleback Chorale's 'Solemnis' : Conductor Alvin Brightbill achieves a strong and articulate performance in Laguna Hills of the massive Beethoven work. By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
'Dettingen' Te Deum Concludes Corona del Mar Festival : The daunting, final program of the annual baroque celebration suffered from some sloppy performances and bad acoustics. By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reedy, Willing and Able : Clarinetist Michele Zukovsky Has Eclectic Musical Interests and a Fresh Outlook By John Henken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radio Station in Anaheim Airs Vietnamese Show By Mark I. Pinsky
NEWS
FILM / PAT H. BROESKE : Author Seeks General Appeal in 'Kane' Book : To mark the movie's 50th anniversary, Harlan Lebo, a writer who got his start in Orange County, offers a work rife with illustrations, reproductions of documents, reviews, souvenir program and more. By Pat H. Broeske
Jailed Protester
Court on Overseas Abortion Aid
Court on Overseas Abortion Aid
Jailed Protester
Court on Overseas Abortion Aid
Asbestos
Help for U.S.
Turmoil in Ethiopia
Turmoil in Ethiopia
Court on Overseas Abortion Aid
Court on Overseas Abortion Aid
West County Issue Animal Rights : The National Park Service has hired hunters to slaughter over a thousand wild pigs on Santa Rosa Island. The park service says the wild swine endanger rare plants and Chumash Indian sites and must be eradicated. But some animal rights activists are outraged. Should the wild pigs be saved or killed?
Assembly OKs Court Bill as Part of Budget Package By Douglas P. Shuit and Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Bars Plan for Selecting Heinz Successor From Associated Press
5 on Trial in Alleged Nuclear Sabotage Plot From Associated Press
Polish Strike Halts Flights Reuters
Power Loss Cripples Air Control Center From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Lists Submitted for Smith Case Gag Rule From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kemp May Seek New Cabinet Post From Associated Press
Stealth Planes Meet Public in Rare Spotlight From Associated Press
Girl Killed, 3 Wounded in Random Shootings United Press International
Curtis Brewer; Lawyer Founded Agency for the Disabled
Georgia Bullock; Longtime Fashion Designer
Arthur G. Trudeau; Led Army's Research and Development
Father John L. Thomas; Jesuit Author and Sociologist
Michael Paige; Los Angeles Orchestra Leader
Increase in Utility Taxes Approved by State Senate By Jerry Gillam and Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State's Economic Rebound Lags Behind Nation's Pace : Recession: Experts cite several pressure points as reasons why a recovery remains elusive in California. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : News Giant Makes Big Changes : In substance and style, the New York Times is undergoing a metamorphosis. The newspaper's leadership is hoping to win back hometown circulation and attract younger readers. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A City Divided: St. Petersburg vs. Leningrad By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Presbyterian Vote Rejects Relaxing of Sex Sanctions : Religion: Church leaders overwhelmingly spurn report that condoned homosexuality, premarital sex. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paper Blizzard Welcomes Gulf Troops in N.Y. By Scot J. Paltrow and Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RTC Rebuked Over Handling of S&L Cleanup By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Sees Delay in Soviet Summit : Diplomacy: Differences on arms reduction may push the meeting back. Fitzwater also tells concern over Chinese premier's planned trip to the Middle East. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly OKs Shoulder Belts in Older Cars By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Votes a Ban on Bond Initiatives : Government: Bill would prohibit citizens from placing funding measures on ballot. Another would make it easier for courts to strike down propositions. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Will Not Seek Cranston's Senate Seat : Politics: Conservative congressman endorses Herschensohn. He also delivers broadsides at Rep. Campbell, a moderate GOP candidate. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Mazes Remain Enigmas of Ancient Indian Art By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Program on Recycling Called Sound : Ecology: A study of the unique 3-year-old operation finds that participation is up dramatically. The cost to consumers is lower than in other states. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riot Police Sent to Paris Suburbs From Reuters
NEWS ANALYSIS : Recession Undermines Promise of Prop. 98 By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Deregulation: Has It Really Worked? : While some travelers get lost in a maze of restrictions, others are able to fly more often on discounted fares. By Holly K. Hacker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volcano Threat Empties Air Base, Clogs Roads : Philippines: Thousands of cars carrying U.S. evacuees head for Subic Bay. But housing there is in short supply. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Western Journalists Labeled Instigators From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENVIRONMENT : U.S. Weighs Its Position on Drilling in Antarctic By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Bomb, Gunfire Kill 2 More in Croatia By Ruth Reichl, From Times Staff and Wire Reports and TIMES FOOD EDITOR
World IN BRIEF : CANADA : Sikh Gets 10 Years for Tokyo Bombing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Walesa Vetoes Rules for Election From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kuwait Fires' Health Peril Downgraded by EPA Chief From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Levy to Visit U.S. to Explain Stance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jordanian Given 15-Year-Sentence Associated Press
Kurdish Leader Asks U.S. Pressure on Iraq : Ethnic strife: He also appeals for allied troops to remain until agreement is reached on autonomy. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush Brother Was a Consultant to Company Under Scrutiny in Japan : Finance: Prescott Bush gave investment advice to a firm lately suspected of gangland ties and of exchange violations, police investigators say. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Die in Heat Wave Reuters
4 of 8 Charges Dropped in War Crimes Case Reuters
Pravda Article Calls Yeltsin Power-Hungry, Unstable : Election: World chess champion Gary Kasparov urges a massive turnout for the presidential candidate Wednesday. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tanks Leave Their Mark on Capital Streets Associated Press
Astronauts Are Surprised by Body Reactions From Associated Press
Supreme Court Will Decide if It Is Legal to Ban Hate Acts Based on Race, Religion : Judiciary: Laws against offenses such as cross burnings may be in jeopardy because of flag desecration ruling. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush to Bash Congress on Birthday United Press International
Thornburgh Puts Senate Plans on Hold : Election: A judge rules that Pennsylvania's procedure for choosing a successor to the late John Heinz is unconstitutional. From the Washington Post
3 Killed on Same Night at Amusement Park Associated Press
Don't Bar Doctors With HIV, NIH Says : Health: Federal researchers join AIDS activists and others who oppose restrictions. The chance of infecting a patient is seen as remote. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senate Hearings on CIA Choice Delayed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : LOUISIANA : 'Last Resort' Shelter in Hurricanes Urged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marijuana Kingpin Sentenced to 30 Years, $1-Million Fine By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Bias Claims Against Job Agencies on Rise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : HOLTVILLE : Bull Rider Killed in Training Exercise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SOUTH LAKE TAHOE : Couple Sought in Abduction of Girl From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : MISSION VIEJO : Driver Penalized for Kicking Boy Off Bus From Times Staff and Wire Reports
6th Victim Dies of Crash Injuries From a Times Staff Writer
Torres Unveils Proposal to Lower Auto Insurance Costs By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPITAL GAINS: With Orange County executives still hoping... By Lanie Jones and Ann Conway
DOUBLE TAKE: The secret's out: after months of... By Lanie Jones and Ann Conway
CANCER RISK? Health officials are reopening their... By Lanie Jones and Ann Conway
O.C. Officials Cautiously Optimistic By Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Considers List of Services for Privatizing By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Kingpin Fowlie Gets 30-Year Term By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL HERO: There's always a local angle. . . . In this... By Ann Conway and Lanie Jones
L.A. Wanna-be: New York TV anchor Chuck Scarborough has... Compiled by MICHELLE WILLIAMS
Mementos of the West: Fish, Marmot and Ninja Turtles By Jack Smith
BOOK REVIEW : Scientist's Tale Is No Fish Story : LIVING FOSSIL: The Story of the Coelacanth, \o7 by Keith Stewart Thomson\f7 , W. W. Norton, $19.95, 252 pages By Bettyann Kevles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE HUMAN CONDITION: BEDSIDE MANNERS : The Sleep Wars : He's hot. She's cold. He likes a firm mattress. She likes a soft one. No sweet dreams for them. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
He's Just a Shy Optimist at Heart : Author: Barry Gifford isn't seeking the limelight. And despite the bizarre tilt to his works and his appreciation for \o7 roman noir, \f7 he doesn't believe the world is a dark place. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Diners Smell a Rat : Consumers: Most of the time they simply file complaints, but once in a while they get mad enough to file suit. By Carol Mcgraw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chandler Award Honorees Take Bow By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scleroderma Benefit Banks on Laughs By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Vereen to Dance to Anti-Drug Tune By Ann Conway
Clipboard : Breeding Bird: Band-tailed Pigeon
Moseying Along in Auto Reverse By Dianne Klein
Laser's Just a Tool--Not a Magic Wand, Expert Says : Doctor says that it can have miraculous results but that too many people think you can just zap a problem away. By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FLORENCE : A Decade-Long Plague
National Agenda : Swiss May Shed the Cloak of Neutrality : * The country is reassessing its position with the outside world as it celebrates its 700th birthday. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Riding the Crest of India's Hindu Revival : Lal Krishna Advani may gain from his party's resurgence to national prominence. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WASHINGTON : A Salvadoran Visitor
MOSCOW : A Russian First
GENEVA : A Disappointing Effort
Documentaries : Mideast Road Warriors: Getting There Is Half the Story : * Rent any car you want. In Israel, you're sure to be in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong vehicle. By Kim Mupphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : Mideast Road Warriors: Getting There Is Half the Story : Bad highways and white knuckles on the way to Baghdad. By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Press : Eyeing Gorbachev With His Hat in Hand
Market Newsletter : What Does Thailand Really Need? You Name It : * Start with airports, phones, roads and better water. It's basically infrastructure, and the government is promising quick action and vast improvements. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Latin Skepticism Grows Over Bush's Trade Plan : * The President's Enterprise for the Americas Initiative will soon be a year old. It seems to be going nowhere fast. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking Of: : The Ring of Fire
Culture : Art in Nicaragua: The Paintbrush Battles : * Supporters of the ousted Sandinistas still believe that culture and politics are closely linked. But officials of the new government aren't so sure. By Kevin Baxter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
2 Slayings Raise Questions About Employee Firings By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Considers Major Changes to Stay Ahead : Technology: The firm is even discussing a link with longtime rival, International Business Machines Corp. From Reuters
Court Allows Banks to Sell Insurance in State of Delaware
S.D. Firms Threaten to Take Their Businesses Elsewhere : Industry: The likelihood of new fees and taxes has several of the county's largest employers looking to relocate outside the area. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Advanced Compression Technology, Inc. in Simi Valley, a...
Simone Lagomarsino was elected president and chief...
Glenfed Brokerage Services, a subsidiary of Glenfed, Inc...
Hugh Gagnier was named president of the Wangtek Inc...
Lockheed Corp. said Gerald T. Oppliger was elected...
Directors of Health Net Shun 2 Offers : Acquisitions: Humana is the third company to join the bidding. But the Woodland Hills HMO favors a $108-million proposal by management. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Ace of Space : Contracts: Launched to fame by his work on Disney's Epcot, Bob Rogers is helping design NASA's $70-million tourist center. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Single-Family House Sales in May Continue Modest Rebound By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Accuses Ex-Radio Host of Fraud : Investments: Authorities say Burbank businessman R.G. Reynolds bilked clients out of nearly $3 million to support a lavish lifestyle. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Devices Plans Sale of Stock : Securities: The Newhall maker of air-bag systems and aerospace supplies hopes to raise up to $18 million to pay off debts. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIL Systems Will Close Area Plant : Westlake Village: Most of the aerospace firm's local employees face layoffs after the Air Force cancels a B-1 contract. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PerfectData Profit Up 18% Over Year-Earlier Quarter
Sylmar Firm Receives a Metro Rail Contract
Geminex, Unit File for Reorganization
With Design in Mind Reports 1st Quarter Loss
Sealant-Maker Gets $3.2-Million U.S. Contract
Semtech Corp. Reports Profit of $425,000
Terminal Data Reports Philips Order for Scanners
Alpharel to Install Diablo Plant System
Claims Dismissed Against American Ecology Corp.
Plastic Surgeon Convicted of Securities, Wire Fraud
On the Phone, Keep Your Options Open By Daniel Akst
Carter Hawley's Loss for Quarter at $32.4 Million : Retailing: The figure was higher than expected. Analysts said restocking problems and sluggish consumer spending hurt the parent of the Broadway department store chain. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Humana Joins in Spirited Bidding for Health Net By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disposal of Dirty Ballast by Tankers Scrutinized : Environment: State and federal agencies are monitoring the practice amid critics' fears that toxins are being dumped into Alaskan coastal waters. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Firms Find Bonanza in Kuwait : Grateful Arabs Are Eager to Hand Out Contracts to American Companies By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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A group of investors led by Summa Music Group President... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Talk Show Host's Fans Pay Dearly for Advice : Investing: Prosecutors say R. G. Reynolds used money from investors to fund a lavish lifestyle. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carolco and Live Enter Merger Talks : Film industry: The deal would be done through a stock swap. Analysts believe that it would make both firms more efficient. By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Hopes to Stack Chips in Its Favor : Technology: Irvine Sensors has developed a semiconductor packaging technique for shrinking microprocessors. But mass production is still elusive. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Sued in Alleged Insider Trading on Philip Morris Deal in 1988 From Reuters
China to Buy Occidental's Stake in Mine From Associated Press
Bush's Banking Plan Hits Snag in the House : Legislation: A committee chairman is skeptical about some key points in the proposed overhaul, and that may delay action. From Associated Press
Unisys Near Accord in 'Ill-Wind' Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Is Poor Model for Social Services By Harry Bernstein
STOCKS : Dow Off 1.34; Victory Parade Cited From Times Wire Services
Court Upholds Bankruptcy Protections From Times Wire Services
Ad Study Takes Upbeat View of Downbeat Shows By Bruce Horovitz
B of A Seeking Shearson Mortgage Unit By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Companies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SEC Sues 3 in Philip Morris Insider Case From Reuters
Carter Hawley Hale Loss for Quarter Put at $32.4 Million By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Reynolds Rap' Fans Pay Dearly for His Advice : Investing: Prosecutors say R. G. Reynolds used money from investors to fund a lavish lifestyle in Laguna Niguel. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Aerospace Dilemma
Calabasas Firm Bets on Riverboat Casino : Gaming: Midwestern states hungry for revenue have taken steps to legalize such gambling. Players International hopes to cash in. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walters' Wife Wants Her Court Case Moved From A Times Staff Writer
PR Firm Ordered to Pay $236,000 in Merger Case By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firms Negotiating to Buy Mortgage Bank in Irvine : Finance: BankAmerica Corp. is one of companies interested in Shearson Lehman Mortgage, a lender and loan servicer. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Computer Cubed : Electronics: As industry runs out of ways to reduce the size of circuitry, Irvine Sensors' three-dimensional chip-stacking technology is starting to get lots of attention. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Group Probing Stock Sales of 3 Firms : Inquiry: Offerings of International Physical Systems, Ropak Laboratories and DVI Financial were underwritten by a brokerage being investigated. By Bob Schwartz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Computer Companies Working to Establish Industry Consortium Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Science/technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Genisco Technology Corp.: The Anaheim computer company...
Newport Beach Firm, Owner Fined by NASD : Securities regulation: The company, however, resigned from the association and ceased serving as a broker 13 months ago. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Micro General Corp.: The Santa Ana-based manufacturer of...
Quiksilver Reports Quarterly Decline in Net Sales, Earnings
Koll Gets Mexican Bank Loan to Help Build Baja Resorts
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Don't Fold Up the Umbrella Yet : North Korea must drop its nuclear program
Getting Politics Out of Medicine
POLITICIAN WATCH : Cease Fire
Banking Reform Would Hurt the Poor : Finance: Provisions that ban redlining are under attack. By Rick Tuttle, \o7 Rick Tuttle is controller for the City of Los Angeles\f7
Africa Sanctions a Second Look
I See You, in Your BMWs, Buying Drugs on My Street : Crime: A drive-through market for 'casual users' makes a whole neighborhood a living hell; one captive fights back. By Ellen Snortland, \o7 Ellen Snortland is a broadcast humorist and producer in Los Angeles\f7
Passivity of Iraq's Forces Was Calculated : Strategy: Hussein had to be able to put down postwar uprisings and refrain from provoking the U.S. into marching on Baghdad. By Jeffrey Record, \o7 Jeffrey Record is a senior fellow at BDM International, a professional services firm in McLean, Va\f7
Where Widows Drink By Al Martinez
With reluctance, Kelly Messiana allowed her husband, Gary... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Obituaries : * Howell (Steve) Foster Jr.; Retired Deputy Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SOVIET UNION : Western Aid Can Win the People : Economic aid to the Soviet Union serves U. S. interest--and the world community's--no less than those of the Soviets. By Vladimir Pozner, \o7 Vladimir Pozner, a Soviet political commentator and television celebrity, recently resigned from Moscow's central TV network because of new policies limiting dissent. He is the author of "Parting With Illusions" (Atlantic Monthly Press)\f7
Trying Times : Center for Visually Impaired Faces Closure By Carol Mcgraw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Cut L.A. School Salaries Is Scaled Back : Education: Supt. Anton suggests cutting pay of 58,000 employees by less than 3% instead of 7%. District expects to receive $100 million more in state funds. By Sandy Banks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Will Allow Race Evidence in King Case : Hearing: He rules that controversial remarks exchanged on squad car computers may be introduced in the trial of four officers accused of beating the black motorist. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impartiality of Gates' Inquiry on Vernon's Conduct Questioned By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MWD Board Spent $255,000 on Travel in '90 : Policy: Some directors and auditors are concerned about the high costs and lax oversight. Agency is to vote today on reforms. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspects in Zuma Murder Arraigned for Other Crimes
L.A. Gets $10.5 Million to Fight Drug Trafficking
Friend of Man Slain on Bus Files Rights Suit
Judge Rules Out Murder Charge in Burglar's Death
COMMENCEMENT 1991 : \o7 A weekly roundup of Southland graduation ceremonies.\f7 : Cal Poly Pomona Compiled by Times researcher Michael Meyers
Proposal for Korean War Memorial Clears Hurdle
Crosswalk Guard Killed; Driver Held By Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Messenger of Lord' Convicted in Attacks on Women : Crime: The ex-graduate student was found guilty in the series of sexual assaults in Long Beach and San Pedro. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Blames Hospital for Death of Infant : Health: Mother says a fatal birth defect in newborn went undetected. An attorney for one of the defendants suggests that the girl switched babies. By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Press Plea to Save Shipyard : Navy: A federal commissioner is told that closing Long Beach installations would be unwise financially and strategically. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistrial Is Declared in Art Forgery Case : Courts: Jury deadlocks on charges against a man who copied paintings by prominent artists. He denies conspiring to pass off the fakes as authentic. By Terry Pristin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Ready to Enact Hike in Aid Payments : Welfare: General relief payouts would rise to $341 a month. The move would settle a city lawsuit. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Defend Response in 2 Slayings : Time: Officers acted with appropriate speed considering the need for caution, an internal investigation of Elgar incident finds. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition Aims to Save Pair of S.D. Bases : Military: Group of businessmen and politicians will present the city's case when commission members visit next week to study training center and recruit depot. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurateur's Friend Accused of Medi-Cal Fraud By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Puts New Limits on Beach Drinking By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Underground Paper Gets Gompers Pupil in Hot Water By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney for City Police Union Barred From Practicing Law By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First of Almost 20,000 County Students to Celebrate Graduation Today : Commencements: Ceremony at special education school begins two weeks of awarding diplomas to graduates of 71 San Diego schools. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repair of Repair Completed on Pipeline By G. Jeanette Avent, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spaulding Attorney Asks State Bar to Look at Whether Witt Broke Rules : Scandal: Meanwhile, the former planning director says he believes he discussed sexual-harassment claim with special counsel months ago. By Leonard Bernstein and Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Diego Police Officer Who Faced Being Fired Quits : Performance: Sergeant had been accused of mishandling a sensitive fencing-operation sting. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Capt. Eckler, New Acadia Skipper, Dies
Man Found Shot to Death in Trunk of Automobile
Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old
Tenants Hope a Fence Keeps War Zone Outside : Pacoima: The city is building an 8-foot barrier around the public housing complex. The area is plagued by drug deals and gang battles. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D. A. Honors 6 for Courageous Actions in Helping Others By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dayworker Ordinance Is Challenged : Agoura Hills: The ACLU and immigrant rights groups say forbidding laborers to solicit work in public places violates their constitutional rights. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says L. A. Violated Laws in Warner Ridge Zoning Case By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deaths of Man, Wife May Be Double Suicide : Sherman Oaks: The possibility that a bit-part actress killed her husband, then shot herself, is still under investigation. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Killed, 3 Hurt in Lancaster Accident
Identity Sought of Body Found Near Road
Sailor Arrested in Slaying of Janitor
3 Suspects in Death Ordered Detained By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widow Files Wrongful Death Suit By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Trial Rejected in Death of Teen-Ager : Courts: A judge says a man accused of recruiting boys into a burglary ring cannot be held liable after a youth was fatally hurt in a break-in. By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U. S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in '78 Child Slaying By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in '78 Slaying By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ely Testifies District Owes Him Money for Mileage : Trial: The Ventura County Community College trustee says officials gave him permission to offset travel expenses with unclaimed car costs. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bowers Asks Board to Name Fact-Finder : Investigation: The Moorpark College president is threatened with firing next week. He is charged with funneling nearly $80,000 through the college's private foundation. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Facing the Music : Education: Parents protest a plan to eliminate an instrument program in Camarillo's elementary and middle schools. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : $29,500 OKd for Golf Course Study By Mack Reed
Environmental Group Cites Landfill's AIDS Threat : Ojai: Foes of a proposed dump say sea gulls might spread the disease. The county says this would be very unlikely. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Fees for Some Police Services Approved By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Council to Consider Developer Fee Hike By Santiago O'Donnell
OXNARD : Woman Accused of False Loan Entries By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Firm Pleads Guilty in Death of Worker By Gary Gorman
OXNARD : Council to Vote on $64-Million Budget By Santiago O'Donnell
THOUSAND OAKS : Debt Payment Plan to Be Reviewed By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Council to Consider Health Club Deposit By Peggy Y. Lee
OJAI : Parents to Start New Catholic School By Adrianne Goodman
SIMI VALLEY : Kadota Fig Residents Debate Rezoning By Carlos V. Lozano
3 Charges Dropped in Slavery Case By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Educators Wary Despite Progress of Bills to Guarantee Funding : Budgets: The Prop. 98 measures face opposition in the Assembly. Districts still plan $20 million in cuts. By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services to Be Wednesday for A.E. Arnold of Cypress By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Buckle Up
Bank Robber Fatally Shot by a Man Who Trailed Him Outside : Crime: A boat builder says he got a gun out of his van and told the bandit to 'freeze,' then fired when the gunman threatened him. By James M. Gomez and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
14-Month-Old Boy Drowns in Back-Yard Pool : Accident: Child becomes the latest victim in a rash of drownings. He had wandered past a makeshift fence. By Lily Dizon and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
President Bush to Give Speech in Fountain Valley : Cultures: He will appear Sunday at Mile Square Park to recognize Asian-Americans. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
ORANGE : Assessment District Plan Gains Steam By Mary Helen Berg
One Marine Blames the Other as Double-Slaying Trial Opens By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Man Shot to Death During Card Game By Lily Dizon
EL TORO : 4 Hit in Burglaries at Business Complex By Len Hall
MISSION VIEJO : Home-Repair Loans, Grants Available By Frank Messina
MISSION VIEJO : Pellets Discharged at Car, Officials Say By Len Hall
SANTA ANA : College Chooses an Interim Chancellor By Greg Hernandez
COSTA MESA : Smoking Is Banned in All City Buildings By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Votes to Buy a New Police Dog By Bill Billiter
LAGUNA BEACH : Training Officers Say Kicking Justified By Tom Mcqueeney
COUNTYWIDE : Anti-Drug Program to Get $1.14 Million By Lily Dizon
SEAL BEACH : 'Weary' Councilman Joe Hunt Bows Out By Shannon Sands
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parent Says Access to Talks Blocked By John Penner
COUNTYWIDE : He Can Now Sing Praises of New Land By Rose Apodaca
COUNTYWIDE : El Toro Y Project Bumped Up to 1993 By Jeffrey A. Perlman
FULLERTON : Council Approves Hike in Airport Fees By Erik Hamilton
ANAHEIM : Cigarette Blamed for Deadly Blaze By James M. Gomez
Conviction for Robbery, Attempted Rape Overturned : Courts: Justices find the defense lawyer incompetent. The accused, a 65-year-old Newport yacht broker, had already served nine months. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Firefighter Union Disavows Cable Tax By Bill Billiter
Woman, 67, Dies; 6th Victim of Head-On Crash Saturday By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Chef Has a Recipe for Career Satisfaction By Herbert J. Vida
Couple Suspected in Robbery Spree Held
Call Boxes to Be Installed Along Freeway Medians By Jeffrey A. Perlman
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / ASSEMBLY : 6 Republicans, 1 Democrat Enter Race to Succeed Lewis By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Kills Crossing Guard; Anaheim Man Is Arrested By Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Driver's Suspension Terms Revealed : Schools: Woman who ejected 7-year-old because he was carrying a box of lizards won't be allowed to transport children to and from the campus while the ousted boy is a student there. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Defend Shipyard but Not the Base in Tustin By Faye Fiore and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
It's Not Exactly Graceland, but This Is Only Pittsburgh By Shav Glick
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Red Sox Hit Four Home Runs in 6-2 Win From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Earn Split With Padres From Associated Press
Major Choices: Miami, Denver : NL expansion: Committee recommends those two cities to owners, and approval is expected soon. From Associated Press
An Inventor and Nike to Go 1 on 1 By Robert F. Howe, WASHINGTON POST
Restraint Is Urged by IOC Officials : Olympics: Sports federations cautioned against welcoming South Africa to world stage until all apartheid laws have been repealed. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Padre Error Helps Pirates to 5-3 Victory : Baseball: Padres put Barrett on waivers, face question of what to do with Roberts when he returns to roster. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf Coaches Assn. Honors Mickelson for Third Time
NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : PADRES UPDATE : Harris Says He Doesn't Need a Pitching Stint in Las Vegas By Bob Nightengale
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Expos, Martinez Overcome First-Pitch Homer From Times Wire Services
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : Making a Name for Himself at Last : Bulls: John Paxson, once only quietly dependable, escapes his brother's shadow with outside shooting against the Lakers. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miami, Denver Chosen by NL : Expansion: Approval by owners in both major leagues is expected soon. The teams would begin play in 1993. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : Still a Star, in His Own Write : Lakers: He might spend most of his game time on the bench, but Mychal Thompson is anything but reserved about his opinions. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Sought an Opening : On Recent Day at Riviera, 60 Golfers Pursued Dream of Playing in U.S. Open By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Tap a New Power Source, 13-5 : Baseball: Strawberry is back in the lineup, but it's Harris who hits a grand slam in a rout of the Cubs. Daniels, Samuel also have homers. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brewers Get Field Day at Angels' Expense, 7-2 : Baseball: Milwaukee scores six runs off McCaskill and is aided by several defensive lapses. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closing Arguments Are Given in Trial of Three USC Players By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There Has Been Little Hedging on Hedges : Washington: Colleagues expect her to overcome lack of football background as athletic director for the Huskies. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cautious Pace on South Africa Is Urged by IOC From Associated Press
BOXING : Breland Wins Unanimous Decision From Associated Press
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Loyola's Lowery Signs With Rangers \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Offerman Disciplined for Poor Attitude By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Parrish Takes Injury Sitting Down By Helene Elliott
Jordan, Magic Named to NBA All-Star Team From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF : Woods, 15, Wins Title by 10 Shots By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS NOTES : Laker Reserve Drew Says He Doesn't Expect to Return By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Reynolds Is Allowed to Compete From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Promoter Accused of Bribe Offer : Soccer: Honduran goalie says Santa Ana man offered him money to allow El Salvador to win game. Governing body says it has yet to receive complaint. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triple Crown Ratings By Bill Christine
Baseball : Daily Report : Angels By Helene Elliott
Angels Send Down Amaro, Call Up Rose
Bichette Is Making the Most of His Chance to Play Everyday By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finally, Clayton Makes a Pro Team's Most-Wanted List : Baseball: Former Loara standout, who was overlooked in high school, signs with the Mariners' organization after starring at Northridge. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI's Matsuhara Selects Assistant Basketball Coaches By Robyn Norwood
UCI Reports Possible Rules Violations
CIF-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSN. CHAMPIONSHIP : Woods Wins Again by Record 10 Strokes By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Linda Dempsay Is Still a Trailblazer : UC Irvine: Former AD now working in the family paper products business will be inducted into the athletic directors' hall of fame today. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI May Fund Water Polo After All By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Guard Signs With SCC
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