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What happened on March 08, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Independence of Sachi Parker : Theater: The daughter of Shirley MacLaine accepts advice but is the captain of her own career. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Renting Your Car to Hollywood : Show business: Film production companies will pay to borrow vehicles for commercials, movies and TV shows. But brokers caution it's no way to get rich. EVAN CUMMINGS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES and Cummings is a Burbank writer. and
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Fung Lum Is a Feast for the Eyes but Not for the Taste Buds MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR KIDS : Family Film Festival Is Long-Running Hit KAREN KINGSBURY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES and Kingsbury is a West Hills writer
MOVIE REVIEW : Plot Twists Litter Harlem Thriller 'New Jack City' MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : ABC Delivers an Unappealing 'Baby Talk' HOWARD ROSENBERG
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Firm Hired for Ahmanson Makeover DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : Documentary Nominees Are Engrossing Bunch KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Young Finny' to Premiere in Newport : Concert: The musical fairy tale for children will be presented Saturday by Xtet, the versatile chamber ensemble. JOHN HENKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : StreetSites Art Displays Aren't Much LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Still Funny After All These Years : Comedy: Once an opening act, Sammy Shore now opens for himself in a poignant look at the life of an aging comedian at the Gaslamp. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Open Doors' Engages the Intellect PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Leningrad Tunes In to Its MTV Today : Television: MTV Europe wins the first contract to broadcast to the Soviet Union. About 140,000 homes will get the signal 24 hours a day. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minicamwitness News--Welcome to the Revolution : Television: The graphic footage of police brutality aired on KTLA and picked up by CNN is the most recent development in the merger of news and home videos. HOWARD ROSENBERG
STAGE REVIEW : 'Jelly' Struts Its Stuff at Mark Taper SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Energetic 'Boy Friend' Could Use a Good Woman JAMES SCARBOROUGH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Re-Animator' a Grisly, Witty Romp KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP ALBUM CHART : Wilson Phillips Returns to Top Five DENNIS HUNT
VIDEO : TV/VCR 'Combos' Make Headway DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CD CORNER : The Beach Boys Get Their Feet Wet ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Stuck on an 'Island' With Thin Script SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
JAZZ REVIEW : Perry and Koz Step Up to Star Billing at Roxy DON HECKMAN
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Bougainvillea Flowers in West Hollywood MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARTS NOTES : California Legislators Will Get the Message on Arts Day
'Fisher King' Pushed Back for the Oscars ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Badham: Lights, Camera, a Lot of Action : Movies: The director goes for another wild ride and pokes fun at a film genre in 'The Hard Way.' STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Spotlight : Kaiserhof's Hearty Cuisine Leads Pack in German Fare DAVID NELSON
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Iron & Silk': Innocent Abroad KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auctions ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
John Epperson in Sync With the Stars RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Playwright Ketron's 'Sun' Rises in the West : Stage: Well-known in New York, the Southerner hopes his San Diego debut will create a fresh audience for his work. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Britain's Christopher Seaman Conducts Pacific Symphony TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Opera Pacific Season Mapped Out : Schedule: Five stage works and a benefit concert headlined by Placido Domingo are planned for 1991-92. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Absalom's Song' a Predictable Duet : But Selaelo Maredi's two-character South African play at LATC is nonetheless a fine companion piece for Athol Fugard's 'My Children!' at the same venue. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bottom Line Rises to the Top : Culture: Fiscal considerations have clouded the future of both the Los Angeles Theatre Center and the Joffrey Ballet. ROBERT EPSTEIN
MOVIE REVIEW : Mixing Oil and Perrier : John Badham's 'The Hard Way' is loud, brash, racy and, on its own shallow terms, a fairly entertaining buddy-buddy tale. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Baxter': Dog Saga Definitely Not From Disney Mold KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Restaurant With Attitude LAURIE OCHOA
Competitions, Cuba Leave Bitter Taste : Pianist: Santiago Rodriguez remembers Van Cliburn Competition as a nightmare. And he says he won't return to his homeland until it's free. TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : CHULA VISTA : 3 Suspects, Drugs Seized in Search From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RECREATION : VOLLEYBALL : Co-Ed Play Increases the Game's Net Worth ERIK FAIR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Casualties Of Mideast Wars
THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT : Cotton, Rice, Sugar Beet Growers Seek U.S. Disaster Relief WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT : Wilson Plans to Hoard Recent Storm Output : Supplies: Governor says state received about 25% of average year's rainfall. Stored water will be used as a hedge against the dry spell continuing. GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
States Finding California Defense Firms Easy Targets : Aerospace: Many companies, offered sweet deals, are leaving Southland. Standard of living, labor costs cited. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Madigan Confirmed by Senate as Agriculture Secretary, 99-0 From Associated Press
THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT : Trout May Pose Threat to City Water Source : Accident: A pipeline rupture near Bishop could bring fish back to a dry river gorge. If that occurs, state law could block exportation. KEVIN RODERICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Troops Head for Home; Pullout Will Take Months : Departures: Cheney says Pentagon will try to bring back 5,000 soldiers each day. Southland units are among those scheduled to return in the next week. DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTERMATH OF WAR: The International Front : In Turkey
Administration Tightens Curbs on Exporting Chemicals for Weapons HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Passes $47-Billion Spending Bill WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTERMATH OF WAR: The International Front : Pentagon Advice
AFTERMATH OF WAR: The International Front : Gulf Radio
Baker to Urge New Steps to Mideast Peace DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Day in the Gulf
AFTERMATH OF WAR : Rebuilding a Nation
Boost in AIDS Research Funding Urged : Health: Panel asks government to raise federal agency's $804-million budget by 25%. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15 Rebels, 2 Soldiers Die in Philippine Clashes Reuters
Iraqi-Americans to Send Aid to Baghdad Associated Press
Soviet Security Council Nominees Spark Battle : Kremlin: Lawmakers initially vote against two of Gorbachev's choices for the powerful body. In a personal rebuff, his chief of staff is rejected. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Envoy to Portugal United Press International
AFTERMATH OF WAR : Clearing the Mines
A Voyage to an Island of Memories JACK SMITH
Some Europeans Give Previews in New York MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
'Days of Thanksgiving' Proclaimed by Bush Associated Press
Three New Stories for U.S. Embassy in Moscow Urged From The Washington Post
Conservatives in Britain Lose Race; Poll Tax Is Cited From United Press International
Angry GOP Senators Press for Alexander Confirmation : Politics: Hatch says Kennedy panel probers are on a 'fishing expedition' in Education Dept. nominee's finances. He has made huge profits. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTERMATH OF WAR: The International Front : In Vietnam
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : End Sought to Ban on Assault Weapons From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Search Intensifies for Fugitive Cult Leader : Crime: Tony Alamo has threatened to kidnap a federal judge and admitted taking the body of his wife from a mausoleum, officials say. He is wanted by the FBI and the IRS. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush's War Success Routs the GOP Right's Offensive ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charities Pull Out Stops to Keep Dollars Coming PATRICK MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tiny Tokens of Charmed Lifestyles BETH ANN KRIER and JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AFTERMATH OF WAR : First Flight
New Framework for a Whole Portrait of Black America TIM RUTTEN
Study Finds Rise in Mexican Immigrants Seeking U.S. Homes PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search Intensifies for Alamo, Cult Leader Sought by FBI, IRS AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Won't Back Off on Nursing Homes : Patient care: The governor repeats his opposition to federal reforms, which he had supported as a senator. Meanwhile, U.S. inspectors are dispatched to the state. CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decoration of Independence TIMOTHY HAWKINS
Japanese Hid Americans at Embassy From Associated Press
State's 'Little Lotto' Will Have Better Odds, $500,000 Prize United Press International
For 5,000 Troops, It's the Day They Dreamed Of : Military: They are flying into bases across the country, the first contingents to come home. And they are returning to a rousing welcome from a grateful nation. PAUL RICHTER and LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Straps, Buckles and Beads on the Heels of a Big Success MARY ROURKE
Costumes Worth Collecting THE FASHION STAFF
2 Plead Guilty in Scheme Linked to Iraq : Banking: The Atlanta institution allegedly helped Baghdad acquire weapons. The officers admitted to fraud charges. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT : L.A. Ready to Battle San Diego Over Water : Conservation: DWP officials weigh legal action as southern neighbor refuses to impose rationing while exceeding its February goal by 46%. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Describes Aiding Cancer Patient's Suicide : Ethics: Many authorities support physician. But he could face charges of second-degree manslaughter. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
RUNWAY TO REALITY : An Informal Introduction JOANNA DENDEL
BOOK REVIEW : Wry, Well-Crafted Short Stories : RANDOM STORIES by James Laughlin ; Moyer Bell $18.95, 202 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surgeons Being Voluntarily Tested for AIDS Virus ANNE C. ROARK and ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Where Picking Lenses Is Mere Child's Play : A Woman of Vision Operates Two Stores That Specialize in the Delicate Art of Making Eyewear That Kids Like KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AFTERMATH OF WAR: The International Front : Words on the Gulf
Hundreds of Kuwaitis Are Freed by Iraq KIM MURPHY and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Albanians Ignore Threats as 7,000 Swarm Into Italy From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : State Will Begin 'Little Lotto' Game From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Call-Up and Non-Deployment of Southern Guard Units Spark Furor : Troops: Their readiness was questioned. Georgia's 48th Brigade trained in the California desert at Ft. Irwin--and then trained some more. Political issues are raised. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTERMATH OF WAR: The International Front : Seeing Is Believing
An Out-of-the-Way Place to Call Home : Lifestyle: Feeling crowded in traditional retirement meccas, many retirees are settling down in small rural towns. BARBARA VOBEJDA, THE WASHINGTON POST
Salvaging Society's 'Throwaways' : Rehabilitation: Carole Pope was almost a victim of the corrections system. But she devised an alternative to jail to help other women like herself. KIRSTEN A. CONOVER, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Pac Bell Reveals $3.5 Million in Improper Late-Payment Fees From Associated Press
Palestinians Tell of Abuse From Resentful Kuwaitis KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First 5,000 Troops Due Home Today From Gulf : Military: They will fly into bases across the country. And they'll be coming home to a rousing welcome. PAUL RICHTER and LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Africa Hit by 'Donor Fatigue' : The developed world is contributing a smaller share of relief needs amid a sense of futility about the recurring famine, corruption and economic mismanagement. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War Is Hell--but for Troops Waiting to Go Home, Peace Is Tough Too : Troops: The battles are over, but GIs don't know when they're going home. This may be the hardest thing they face. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail of the Red, Hot and Blue : Commerce: Patriotism has a sweet ring for business. After the Gulf victory, manufacturers are creating items that wave the flag and celebrate the U.S. troops. MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neo Classics : Designers give some familiar shapes--A-line dresses, catsuits, swing coats, leggings--infusions of strong color. DANIELA PETROFF, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gates Wants 3 Officers Prosecuted in Beating : Police: Chief calls incident an aberration caused by 'total human failure.' Bradley also presses investigation. HECTOR TOBAR and SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
First S. African Exiles Return, Some After Decades in Refuge From Associated Press
First U.S. Troops Return; Pullout Will Take Months : Homecoming: Cheering crowd greets 24th Division GIs in Georgia. Southland units are among those scheduled to begin arriving home this weekend. LEE MAY and DAVID FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arco CEO to Get Urban League Award
Number of Iraqis Killed in War May Never Be Known : Casualties: One historian puts deaths at 30,000 to 40,000. The Pentagon has no plan to produce a formal estimate. MELISSA HEALY and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Program Gives Women Safe Place to Start Over KIRSTEN A. CONOVER
Clipboard DALLAS M. JACKSON and DORIS SHIELDS
Hanoi Returns Seven Sets of Remains of U.S. Soldiers Reuters
Israel Rejects Bush's Call to Trade Land for Peace : Mideast: The rightist government is determined to keep control of occupied territory. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father John L. McKenzie, 80; Biblical Scholar
SPORTS
DIVISION II BOYS' PLAYOFFS : Tustin Contains Meek, Beats San Pasqual, 85-61 CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING PACIFIC 10 CHAMPIONSHIPS : Maurer Leads Surging Stanford THERESA MUNOZ
Santa Monica Man Lands Record Bass at Lake Castaic RICH ROBERTS
LOARA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : Dawkins Hits Two Homers for La Quinta
A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW : Much Is Expected of Tony Bloomfield the Harbor Baseball Coach Who Replaced Legendary Jim O'Brien IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION IV BOYS' PLAYOFFS : Lincoln's Robinson Sinks St. Joseph DAVE MCKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailing From Staff and Wire Reports
San Pasqual Learns Tustin Isn't Harmless : Division II: Tillers look short and slow, but they win, 85-61, to advance to title game against Artesia. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs' Mao Pleads Innocent to Assault DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walton Gets Look at Inamori Lead : Golf: Keggi, Foyer also atop pack after first round at LPGA event at StoneRidge. BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Flashback : This Week In County Prep Sports History Researched by ARA NAJARIAN, Times Staff Writer
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Rancho Santiago Controls Kings River STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgetown's Thompson Isn't Worrying : College basketball: Hoyas are struggling, but coach is handling criticism and rumors with aplomb. MARK MASKE, WASHINGTON POST
UCLA Beats the Law of Averages : Bruins: They handle Washington State for the 34th time in a row in L.A., 86-64, after shooting 73.1% in second half. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : When These Suns Shine, Streaks Go Away From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL REGIONAL GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Palos Verdes Bounces St. Bernard, 75-52
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
DIVISION II GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Brea-Olinda Recovers to Knock Off Carlsbad FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Capriati Doubles Back, Beats Fernandez, 6-3, 6-2 From Associated Press
DIVISION IV GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Murphy Scores Four to Lead Bishop's LAURA PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No News Good News for Fans DAVE DISTEL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Beats OCC With Three in 10th
DIVISION V AND IV GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Christian Barely Hangs
Lloyd: From Monday Qualifying to Thursday Lead in PGA Event From Associated Press
Lakers Drop a Little Closer to Third Place : Pro basketball: L.A. loses three in a row for first time this season. Magic commits key turnover in 99-94 loss to Bucks. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS MEN AT INDIAN WELLS : Agassi's Rhythm Thrown Off by Courier THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES : Back-to-Basics Policy Not Just for Rookies DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murray Threatens Free Agency Unless Dodgers Extend Contract BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Busby Gets Attention, but Banning's Harris Is Hero STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANGELS : Liner Hits Langston, Who Escapes Injury HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Chatsworth Gives Coach Workout in 10-4 Victory STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Expected to Drop Crew Programs From Staff and Wire Reports
Castro Puts the Spark in Sockers : MSL: A 3-2 victory over Tacoma assures the Sockers a playoff berth. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Miller Has Grand Goals Off Court MIKE PENNER
Titan Women Surpass New Mexico State, Scoring Record : Big West Women: Fullerton hits 108 while advancing to title game against Cal State Long Beach. Miller has 44 points and Ray 29, both career bests. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Cypress, Pauley Brush Past State's Second-Ranked Team STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Hollywood Outdistanced by Long Poly Hits PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poway Delivers a Knockout Punch
Ventura Girls Advance to Regional Final BRAD TURNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATE REGIONAL GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Palos Verdes Bounces St. Bernard, 75-52 ROB FERNAS
DIVISION II GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Torrey Pines Sprints Past Grossmont DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BIG WEST CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Rebels Will Bring Crowd to Long Beach DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Shots, Streak Stopped by Penguins : Hockey: With new players, Pittsburgh uses a defensive style and it pays off, 3-2. L.A. now only a point ahead of Calgary. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Storms Back to Beat Tustin
Junior College All-Stars Boast 4 Local Players
The Fight of the Century 20 Years Ago WALLACE MATTHEWS, NEWSDAY
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Bunt Still Fashionable Under Stroh After 22 Seasons at Granada Hills
Titans' Ward Does Best When He's Up to Speed : Basketball: Junior center can be an offensive force. But when fatigue sets in, he has sometimes done a disappearing act. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Pierce Walks Home With 1-0 Victory
SANTA ANITA : Weights for Big 'Cap Anger Fanning BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
20 Boys' Volleyball Teams to Compete for County Title MIKE REILLEY
COLLEGES / ALAN DROOZ : Underclassmen Are Class of 1990-91 All-WCC Team ALAN DROOZ
Holding the Line : Lamar Lundy, a Member of Fearsome Foursome, Has Battled Neuro-Muscular Disease for 19 Years TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION IV BOYS' PLAYOFFS : The Bishop's Knocks Off Christian LAURA PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Hershiser Impressive in Simulated Game BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clara Rallies to Win, 57-53 BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Bruins Overcome Hat Trick by Hull and Earn Tie, 5-5 From Associated Press
Reed's 3-Pointer Puts Hawaii by New Mexico SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION III GIRLS' PLAYOFFS : Stoping Lompoc Too Tall of an Order for Santana KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Bernard Girls Are No Match for Palos Verdes, 75-52 : High schools: Sea Kings advance to Saturday's regional final. They will play Lompoc. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SKIING WORLD CUP AT ASPEN : Europeans Are Heavy Favorites in Downhill BOB LOCHNER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Playmakers Could Be the ACC's Best Ever ANTHONY COTTON, WASHINGTON POST
Point Loma Nazarene Out of Tournament
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Receiver Smith Too Old for Two Sports Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATE REGIONAL BOYS' PLAYOFFS : Fremont Scores Early, Beats Poway, 44-41
COMMENTARY : A Vote for Monroe as ACC's Top Player MILTON KENT, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
High School Basketball State Regional Girls' Playoffs
Over 14,000 Participants Expected for St. Patrick's Day Run
Morningside's Mastery of Chino Continues TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Mistaking the Terror of Persecution MIKE DOWNEY
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : Estancia Knocks Off Servite : Division III: Eagles turned it on in the third quarter for a 56-47 victory and berth in championship game. They'll face Pomona on Saturday in the Sports Arena. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 3 Indiana Wakes Up, Stays Alive From Associated Press
Third Quarter Propels Pomona Past Kearny From a Times Staff Writer
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Arizona Stretches Home Win Streak to 63 From Associated Press
O.C. Volleyball Club Will Compete in Japan MIKE REILLEY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BIG WEST CONFERENCE WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Miller Leads Fullerton Past New Mexico State PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL STATE JC TOURNAMENT : Long Beach Overcomes Turnovers STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Christian Women in Tournament Semifinals
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL DIVISION I STATE REGIONAL PLAYOFFS : Palmer Leads Santa Barbara, 57-56 LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION II BOYS' PLAYOFFS : Artesia Scores Knockout No. 2 on El Camino MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Sad L.A. Story: KCBS Last Again for NCAA Field LARRY STEWART
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Specter of McDonald's Past Becomes an Oriole Teammate TED BROCK
DIVISION II BOYS' PLAYOFFS : Uribe's 26th Goal Ignites Valhalla DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs' Spark Plugs Misfire : College basketball: Massey, Dow cold as San Diego State's season ends with 67-56 loss to Utah. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : Brea Falls Behind, Then Wins : Division II: Lady Cats trail Carlsbad before offense clicks. They'll face Ventura in the regional final. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Squeeze Scores 2 Runs to Give Kennedy Win
Milutinovic Closer to U.S. Soccer Post RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nunnely to Coach Running Backs for the Trojans JERRY CROWE
DIVISION I BOYS' PLAYOFFS : Fremont Fights Off Furious Poway Rally DENNIS KAISER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
USC Doesn't Forget, 75-51 : Trojans: Raveling gets his team fired up to play defense against Washington and keep tournament hopes alive. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmisano's Winning Habit Resurfaces at Cal : College basketball: Former Buena star provides solid foundation for Pac-10 school's rebuilding plans. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nancy Brown Isn't Dwelling on Past Collapses T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF LPGA AT POWAY : Walton Finds Lens, Share of Lead BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Murdock Won't Be Left Out Again TIM LAYDEN, NEWSDAY
TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar's Miller Clears 15-1 in Pole Vault
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
FILLMORE : School Board OKs Employees' Contract JANET BERGAMO
January Restaurant Closures
3 Held in Probe of Chula Vista Drug Ring RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Health Inspectors Closed 2 Restaurants RICHARD PEREZ-PENA
Citizens Report Hazardous Waste Offenses : Environment: More cases of illegal dumping are being prosecuted. Officials credit increased community awareness. VIVIAN LOUIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 38 Years to Life in 'Ninja' Killing JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Say Indictments Will Have No Effect on Plans for Mall in Carson GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County May Hire Jail-Site Appraiser MARIA NEWMAN
OXNARD : Grant to Aid Repair of Boxing Center KAREN McKEAN
Water Agency Backs Off Stringent Rules JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Campus Parking Fee Proposed
MOORPARK : City Halts Project After Trees Cut KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
St. Patrick's Day Parade to Salute Troops From Gulf VIVIAN LOUIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Red Cross Starts Gulf Fund Drive CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Countywide : Reed Leading Lewis in Senate Bid Funds DAVE LESHER
Passerby Rescues 3 From Car Fire, Is Hurt Himself
Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Case
Governor Backs Idea of Parkland Exchange : Development: Wilson doesn't necessarily favor the deal for the Jordan Ranch property. He says details are up to the county. CARLOS V. LOZANO and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
After the War, Who's on Top and Who's Not? Joe Scott, Joe Scott is a Los Angeles political analyst
VENTURA : Man With 2 Stories Guilty of Burglary GARY GORMAN
Countywide : Officials of 3 Cities to Go to Conference TINA DAUNT
Wilson Favors the Concept of a Parkland Swap : Jordan Ranch: The governor does not necessarily support the deal involving land owned by Bob Hope. CARLOS V. LOZANO and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Woman Pleads Guilty in Death of Roommate MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy Fires Shot During Arrest, Then Drops Gun
COLUMN LEFT : Not So Fast Into the Iraq Syndrome : An exhilarated America must not lose sight of the vast problems that remain. TODD GITLIN, Todd Gitlin, a professor of sociology at UC Berkeley, is the author of "The Sixties: Years of Hope, Days of Rage" (Bantam)
Woman, 91, Found Alone on Street; Kin Sought
TUSTIN : Water-Conservation Program in Effect SHANNON SANDS
Grand Jury Panel Probing Deal to Keep Raiders Here
Orange : Orangewood Home Expansion Planned
Suit Seeks Access to Mobil Papers
Storm Clouds on Weekend Horizon
Moorpark : City Seeks Voice on Conservancy Panel KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
A Business With Roots BERNICE HIRABAYASHI
People Sought for School Panel
During the Long Drought Laughter Can Be All Wet Tony Perry
Renaming of Park Proposed
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Molina--Catch a Rising Star : Politics: The new county supervisor is the focus of attention nationwide. Her success has stirred ambitious dreams for women. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
PLATFORM : Respect for Women
Critics Ask County to Reject Review Board Changes Sought by Roache BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dealing With Water Shortage
Bush on Black Soldiers
Values Questioned in School Bond Vote
Con and Pro on Councilman Bernson
Con and Pro on Councilman Bernson
Dealing With Water Shortage
Dealing With Water Shortage
Arafat and the PLO
Wartime in Desert Town
Photo of Tearful Scene Tasteless
Girl, 7, Who Won Wave of Support,Dies After Surgery TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA PAULA : Schools Authorize 4 Potential Layoffs JEFF SCHNAUFER
Apologies Flow for Publicity Over Couple's Penchant for Water BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clue Found to Mysterious Ailment of Baby Elephant BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : $250 Reward Offered in School Vandalism
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Trustee to Repay $110 to District JOHN PENNER
Bush on Black Soldiers
Democratic Winds Waft Over Kuwait : Dynasty's absolutism is coming under sharp challenge
Task Force Raids Gang Members' Homes : Law enforcement: Police seize 23 weapons, arrest 17-year-old murder suspect in two-day Valley operation. Action was prompted by five killings in last four weeks. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Driver Shot in Santa Ana; Trio Detained, Freed HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Park Advocates Say Builder Cut Trees BILL BILLITER
Dealing With Water Shortage
Fullerton Adopts Water Conservation Plan
Victory
Articulate plays about the universal family struggle to communicate. GERALD FARIS
Dealing With Water Shortage
PLACENTIA : School Board Will Issue Layoff Notices TED JOHNSON
County Is Trying to Charge Malibu for Cityhood Wrangle : Politics: Sewer assessment district is being billed for legal fees run up in the effort to delay incorporation. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTERMATH OF WAR : 1,775 Troops Set to Come Home This Weekend : Military: 1,450 Marines based at Camp Pendleton, 210 Seabees and 115 Navy commandos are expected to return from the war zone, but military officials caution that plans could change at last minute. RAY TESSLER and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bradley's Options Limited by System : City government: Civil Service bureaucracy denies the mayor power to take charge of a department during a crisis. Calls continue for Gates to resign. FRANK CLIFFORD and JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shot Fired Into Crowd Strikes Man in the Head
Common Sense Is the Best Prevention
Oxnard : Sexual Harassment Policy Updated GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
A Play Comes Home--to Its Author GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro : Leaders Support Voters on City Name DAVAN MAHARAJ
NEWPORT BEACH : Gionis' Lawyers Try to Bar New Charges JERRY HICKS
PORT HUENEME : Merchants Protest Closing of Bridge GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Residents' Views Mixed on Lake View Terrace Incident JAMES QUINN and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Out-of-Season Insect Invasion Has Him Hoppin' Mad
Police on Patrol Rescue 3 From Burning House
Sheriff, County Reach Accord Over Drug Funds : Compromise: Tentative agreement settles lawsuit arising from former Sheriff John Duffy's secret $1-million account. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenbelt Project Gets Under Way : Reclamation: Five miles of new pipe will bring recycled water to cemeteries, a golf club and Universal Studios. PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Veterans Sought for Patriot's Day Parade
Dealing With Water Shortage
Landfill Expansion Ban Dropped : Garbage: San Marcos lifts moratorium on dump and will consider county application to increase capacity. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Authority Deluged by Wave of Complaints AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lee Entertains Jurors With Memories SHARON BERNSTEIN
Countywide : 5 Face Drug Trial in Federal Court GARY GORMAN
Irvine : 1 Problem Trips Up UCI Computer Team TOM McQUEENEY
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SOVIET UNION : 'Saviors' Plot a Return to the Past : Military hard-liners would dismantle perestroika in creeping counterrevolution, not an outright coup. WALTER LAQUEUR, Walter Laqueur is chairman of the International Research Council of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington.
Countywide : Arbor Day: Gift of Trees Spurs Pupils SHANNON SANDS
Why a Federal Probe Is Still Needed : Chief Gates moves quickly in videotaped-beating case, but major questions remain
Plan for Teen-Agers Shelter Meets Opposition H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Links Back Injuries to Personal Distress LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Abduction of Girl, 11, Surrenders
Dealing With Water Shortage
3 Water Districts Fined in Drought : Penalty: The cost of failing to meet the Southland's 10% reduction last month will likely be passed on to consumers. FRANK MESSINA and JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Lawyers Sue Saddam Hussein on Behalf of Former Worker in Kuwait ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parent Protest Scuttles Lennox Scouting Drive ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Vote Tally Determines Runoff
A Kinder, Gentler Veterans Memorial : San Pedro: A revised proposal for a monument to Korean War veterans has softened the original work's images of battle. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Egg Drop Results a Bit Scrambled ELIZABETH HOWTON
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Supervisor Backs 'Single-Room' Idea BILL BILLITER
OXNARD : Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter GARY GORMAN
Mexican Human Rights Official Visits Area : Immigrants: The consulate in Oxnard says it has recorded nine allegations of abuse since October. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Farmers May Face Charge for Well Use THIA BELL
Cerritos Fires Its City Manager After 18 Years
Radio Ads on Homeless Won't Air RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search for Cult Leader Intensifies : Fugitive: Tony Alamo reportedly moved his wife's body from an Arkansas mausoleum and threatened to kidnap a federal judge. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grim Gates Faces Heated Questions : Media: The chief seems to know that the news conference on police beating might be the most significant of his stormy tenure. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Manslaughter Plea Ends Slaying Trial LILY DIZON
Prince at Work on Day of Alabama Slaying, Former Employer Says : Serial: Despite the similarities to San Diego killings, he is all but ruled out in that case, police say. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY AND THE AFTERMATH OF WAR : The Waiting Ends Tragically for Family ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
17-Year-Old Murder Suspect Arrested in Gang Raids : Crime: Officers hoping to quell a street war of retribution sweep down on the homes of 35 members of two rival groups. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Intruders Desecrate 3 Religious Statues : Vandalism: Stained-glass windows are broken to enter a Glendale Catholic church. Police will investigate it as a hate crime. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Miami Educator to Head School District TERRY SPENCER
Wilimeda Pearl BeHanna; Actress, Comedian
Wrestling a Gator Flap : Confiscation of 24-Year Mascot Stirs Up Carson Neighborhood BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Arrested in Slaying of Tustin Man, 18 : Homicide: The victim died of a bullet wound to the chest suffered outside a convenience store after a short argument with a sergeant from the helicopter base. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents' Views of Incident Mixed in Lake View Terrace JAMES QUINN and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Huff Nominated to Fill Vacancy on Federal Court ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witness Tells of Rancho del Rio Drug Deliveries : Courts: An accountant whom prosecutors call Daniel J. Fowlie's 'ledger man' says the preparation of marijuana for shipment was a family affair at the remote site. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Capellupo Named President of McDonnell Aircraft Unit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
February Retail Sales Drop as Buyers Remain Wary From Times Wire Services
Notes
Ex-J. P. Morgan Chairman to Be World Bank Head From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Studios Expected to Win in FCC Ruling on Reruns JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Michael Flagg Times Staff Writer
EARNINGS : CONSTRUCTION : Mining Slump Hits Fluor; Profit Declines 9% LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Contract Awarded
Fluor's Quarter Earnings Dip 8.5% to $25.8 Million : Engineering: The Irvine-based construction firm says its lead-mining business was hurt by recession-retarded auto sales and reduced demand for car batteries. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Michael Flagg Times Staff Writer
Earnings
Senate Approves $30 Billion More for Thrift Bailout From Reuters
Chrysler Halves Its Dividend to 15 Cents a Share : Autos: The drop in its quarterly payout will save the firm $134 million. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Cash Stands Confusedly Beside a Roaring Market TOM PETRUNO
FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Traders Take to Sidelines; Dow Down 9.9 From Times Staff and Wire Services
These Firms Answer to a Hire Cause JANE APPLEGATE
Newsweek, Meredith Enter Alliance on Ad Marketing VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step for Climber Firms: the Courtroom SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GTE to Take $245-Million Charge for Contel Merger From Times Wire Services
Moreno Valley Job Growth to Rank No. 2, Expert Says : Economy: Much of the Riverside County area's growth will be siphoned away from Orange County, according to a national study. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE : Balboa Fun Zone Is Still for Sale, but There's No Hurry Michael Flagg Times Staff Writer
Time Warner Plans Fiber-Optic Cable Network : Communications: The entertainment giant says the first phase will offer its Queens, N.Y., subscribers 150 channels. From Associated Press
Reconstructing Iraq a Risky Business : Persian Gulf: From $100 billion to $200 billion is needed to rebuild the war-ravaged, bankrupt country. TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Investigating Douglas' Rivets on C-17 Cargo Jets RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gradco Founder Misused Firm's Funds, Suit Says : Litigation: The company claims Keith Stewart diverted $700,000 to settle his divorce and used $150,000 for a Rolls-Royce. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Packages No Cure-All to Product-Tampering S.J. DIAMOND
'Sober Pill' Costs Marketer $2-Million Fine From Associated Press
Sudafed Maker Again on Defensive BRUCE HOROVITZ and DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
StairMaster Makers Take Legal Steps Against a Smaller Rival : Exercise: They claim infringement of patents on the hottest equipment in the fitness field. A countersuit says they stole the idea. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rusty Pelican Restaurants Rebound : Dining: Under a new chief executive officer, the 31-unit chain--which lost two-thirds of its customers between 1987 and 1990--is regrouping with lower prices and an expanded menu. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
United Express to Be Flying O.C. to Oakland JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
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