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What happened on March 28, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Stage By Aleene Macminn
Television By Aleene Macminn
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Flatliners' Makes 'Pretty' Move to Top By Dennis Hunt
People Watch By Aleene Macminn
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn
Movies By Aleene Macminn
Radio By Aleene Macminn
Television By Aleene Macminn
LACLO Scratches 'St. Louis' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : A Hearty Look at Zen and the Art of Discipline : 'Zenga--Brushstrokes of Enlightenment,' with 70 superb black-and-white ink works, is painting that makes you feel good. By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
JAZZ REVIEW : Sunshine From Ray Brown Trio By Leonard Feather
MUSIC REVIEW : Larrocha Returns to Ambassador By John Henken
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Sad Little Outing for England's Happy Mondays By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
PBS Serves Up a Pair of Gems : Television: British TV has long excelled at political intrigue. 'Die Kinder' and 'House of Cards' continue the tradition--and share the cynicism. By Howard Rosenberg
DeGeneres' Dry Wit Weathers the Storm By Glenn Doggrell, ASSISTANT SAN DIEGO ARTS EDITOR
More Peaceful Than Ever : Music: Singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin never found a No. 1 hit, and he hasn't had a record contract in years, but he's happy doing what he's always done and will do at Elario's. By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Actor Finds Success, Independence Go Together By Nancy Churnin
Networks' New News Strategy : Television: Economic pressures are resulting in staff reductions--or the closing--of news bureaus across the country. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Born to Act : Movies: Natasha Richardson, starring in 'The Comfort of Strangers,' comes from solid film stock. By David Wallace, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Evidence Is In on Patricia Cornwell : Novelist: The protagonist of her mysteries is a medical examiner inspired by the Va. doctor who is her boss. By Charles Champlin, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Perlman to Open 70th Bowl Season : Music: Highlights of the 66-concert summer schedule include a MozartFest and the debut of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Playhouse Lands a Permanent Home in Library By John Penner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Capital Cities/ABC Expects Low Earnings: Capital... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Lifeline for Saatchi & Saatchi: A syndicate of 19 banks... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Miles Named Chairman of Philip Morris
Andrew L. Barrett has been named president and chief...
Radius Inc., San Jose, named Barry James Folsom president...
Steven J. Koskela, formerly vice president of finance and...
. . . While S.D. Is Strong Third By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
U.S. Travelers, Exporters Feeling Effects of Dollar's New Strength By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final GNP Report Pares Drop to 1.6% in Fourth Quarter By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farmers Also Face a Loan Drought By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Taxpayer Bailout of Banks Feared : Finance: Concern is growing on Capitol Hill that a costly Bush proposal to replenish the bank deposit insurance fund is really a bailout in disguise. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eastern Europeans Focus on a Capital Idea By Michael Schrage
Manischewitz Says Rival's Ads Are Not Kosher By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SoCal Gas to Install Electric Fuel Cell: Southern... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
First City Board Ousts Abboud: The board of First City... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tribune Co.: The Chicago-based media company reported a... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Junk Bond Trader Settles Charges: A former Drexel Burnham... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
R. G. Reynolds Charged With Mail Fraud : Investment: The talk show host is named in a 60-count indictment. He is charged with two schemes that allegedly cost investors about $3 million. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPI Misses Some Payments: The financially troubled news... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Outsider Chagrins Agencies, Takes Top Ad Honor By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monetary Reform in Argentina: Congress approved a plan to... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arden Group: The company, which operates 13 Gelson's and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EDS Gets Stake in Van Nuys Firm: Dallas-based Electronic... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Groupe Bull SA: France's government-owned computer maker... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Occidental Lets Memory of Ex-Chief Fade : Energy: The annual report has a simple dedication to Armand Hammer, who ran the firm for decades before his death in December. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Is No. 1 With Japan Investors : Real estate: New York loses its top spot. The value of purchases last year is down 12% from 1989. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five-Year Yields Rise at Auction: Average yields on... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
National Medical Enterprises Inc.: The health-care... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Price-Fixing Case Settled: Mitsubishi Electronics America... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Accountant Withdraws Plea: In a controversial decision, a... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Birtcher to Merge into Cabot: Irvine-based Birtcher... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Record Industry Scores Hit in '90 By Alan Citron
Japanese Purchase of Semi-Gas May Proceed: A federal court... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mail Order Requires a Mr. Fix-It By Richard O'Reilly, RICHARD O'REILLY \o7 is director of computer analysis for The Times\f7
Pioneer Mortgage Is 'a Mess,' Investors Told By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Won't Raise NCR Bid; Showdown Is Today By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Issue Resolved in 8-Year Joan Smith-Irvine Co. Battle By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Regulator's S&L Seized by Government : Thrifts: Officials say Santa Barbara's County Bank had a string of troubled loans. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Small Company Issues Shine; Dow Gains 2.72 From Times Staff and Wire Services
FOOD
Tasting Notes By Dan Berger
Oregon's Pinot Noir: Is It Worth $32 a Bottle? By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
The Fine Print By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Springtime--and Crayfishing Is Easy : Season's best: The freshwater crustacean is a favorite worldwide and now is the best time to enjoy it with the first greens. By Jimmy Schmidt, \o7 Schmidt is chef-proprietor of the Rattlesnake Club in Detroit\f7
'Tis the Season to Bake Ham By Joan Drake, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
The Breads of Balkan Life : Traditions: There are many variations, from \o7 mlijecni kruh\f7 in Croatia to \o7 Cozonac \f7 and \o7 pasca\f7 in Romania. By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Choose Your Mustard : Condiments: What's the best mustard with an Easter ham? A mustard maniac buys an armful and goes for the garlic. By Lawrence S. Dietz
After the Ham . . . Dessert
Egg Art, Egg Games and the Egg Lady By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrating the Baltic Way : Traditions:; A unique corner of Europe makes Russian and Scandinavian elements its own By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secrets of a Midwestern Bistro By Abby Mandel
A Paschal Party : Festivities: In San Biagio Platani, a tiny village in Sicily, Easter is celebrated with feasting, soccer games and a fair measure of pomp and circumstance. By Carol Field, \o7 Field is the author of "The Hill Towns of Italy" and "The Italian Baker." Her latest book is "Celebrating Italy" (William Morrow: $24.95)\f7
EXPRESS LINE : Stay Tuned: This Meal Has a Sequel By Minnie Bernardino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
(Tempura) Batter Up! By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bistro in a Microwave By Thelma Snyder and Marcia Cone, \o7 Cone and Snyder are the authors of five microwave cookbooks\f7
Slaw, Corned Beef and Yogurt Nuts By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pea Shoots, Strawberries, Sweet Onions By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Round and Round By Jonathan Gold
Passover Dishes From Latin America : Favorites: Hand-me-down dishes from Chile and Argentina enliven the Seder menu. By Judy Zeidler, \o7 Zeidler is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer and cookbook author\f7
Monster-Muffin 'Factory' By Kathie Jenkins
Picky Eaters: The Kids Are All Right : Health: What's a parent to do with a finicky youngsters? Back off. But set a good example. By Irene Sax, NEWSDAY
A Passover Loaf Cake for Seder By Sherrie Clinton, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
NEWS
Plan OKd to Recruit Bilingual 911 Staffers By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition Launches New Attack on Growth Limits : Pasadena: Foes this time are armed with studies that forecast negative impacts of the voter-approved initiative. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Youth Wanted to Avoid Trap of Gangs By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sick Hospital and Other Ills Bring Fee Hike : Alhambra: Some taxes also raised to avert $1.4-million deficit. City may be close to selling the hospital to Taiwanese investor. By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Region : Freeway Bridge Work OKd
San Gabriel : Valley Boulevard Rezoning
El Monte : Panel to Consider Fire Study
Dear Kids: Psst. The Easter Bunny here. Just wanted to let... By Franki V. Ransom
Alhambra : House Size, Parking Limited
Sierra Madre : VFW Parties Draw Probe
Pasadena's 'Secret' Water Hearing
West Covina : Tax District Vote Delayed
Pasadena : Directors to Discuss Changes
Addressing Concerns About Water District
Cal Poly Receives Computer Software
Science Panel Honors Caltech Professor
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND THE DROUGHT : Despite Downpour, Sierra Madre OKs Limits on Water Use
Police Warn of Car-Theft Scam : Crime: Thieves using stolen credit data have taken 30 new cars from dealerships and resold or subleased them. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Group Will Honor Professor
Azusa Pacific Star Rises Above Competition : Colleges: High jumper Johnson will attempt to win third consecutive outdoor title at NAIA meet in May. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-American Honors Given to Pomona Players
Alhambra Hospital Close to Being Sold By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE ELECTIONS : SCHOOLS : Challengers Call Incumbents Unresponsive By Lori Grange, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic-Waste Management Center Opens in Glendale By Lori Grange, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School's Fans Want Gothic Look to Prevail : Marshall High: Residents fight plans to build a stark building on the landmark campus. Officials agree to consider adding a brick facade. By Rod Wade, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Information Pleas About War Victims Strain Office : Red Cross: Cover-up rumors and bribery attempts are hampering the Glendale office's efforts to process inquiries. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antonovich Joins Fund Drive to Buy Eagle Rock Boulder By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Dropped After Woman Admits Lying
Man Fatally Shot at Convenience Store
GLENDALE ELECTIONS : CITY COUNCIL : Zarian Outspends Opponents in Bid to Win Reelection By Lori Grange, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
NOTEBOOK : Duncan Named Division V Player of Year By Gary Klein
Breckenridge Finds Her Fun in a Scrum : Rugby: 'Addiction' to an obscure sport lands Crescenta Valley High product on the national team. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bell Gardens Councilman Bird Resigns : Politics: Many expect the city to appoint Rosa Hernandez, a candidate in last April's election, to fill the vacancy. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reprieved Community Starts Pulling Itself Up by Broomsticks : Redevelopment: Residents say they got the message to clean up or get out. They collect 5 tons of trash in a morning sweep through John Greenleaf Whittier Park area. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Boosters, Staff Assail Athletic Director's Methods By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandatory Water Rationing to Begin : Drought: Long Beach sets quotas for 20% cutback in consumption. Rules take effect more than a month earlier than expected. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EVERYTHING (Yes, Even the Mannequins) MUST GO : If business had been this good beforehand, Buffums wouldn't have needed a liquidation sale. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : First Seniors Move Into $6.6-Million Penn Manor
Whittier : Pollution Control Work to Begin at Canyon Landfill
Paramount : Banana Park Renamed in Honor of Sen. Ralph C. Dills
Bell Gardens : Opponents of Controversial Zone Change Force Election
Bell : Development Officer Leaves for Job in Monterey Park
Cerritos : Work to Begin in May on Shoemaker Avenue Bridge
Bell : Campaign Is Under Way to Pick Name for School
Montebello : Parents Urge Board to Keep 55 Bilingual Teaching Jobs
Bellflower : Council Rejects Attempt to Dilute Smoking Ban
Compton : Council Approves Design of City Flag, 2 Official Songs
Compton : Public Forum Planned for Mayor, Council Candidates
Compton : Catholic High School to Add 7th, 8th Grades
Long Beach : Douglas Wins Appeal to Expand Jet Engine Tests
Norwalk : Fees Increased, New Ones Created for Some Services
Party Patrol Has Crime Bottled Up By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports To Be Eliminated By Dick Wagner
Fetal Tissue Controversy
Lapd
Mandatory Helmet Bill
Fetal Tissue Controversy
State Board and Honig
Fetal Tissue Controversy
Fetal Tissue Controversy
Mandatory Helmet Bill
900 Numbers
Fetal Tissue Controversy
Arms Spending
Recycling Black Dollars Is Needed
Pro-Fireworks Vote Applauded
Chamber Backs Resort Proposal
Plea Bargaining Is Alive and Well
Reagans Shouldn't Be Buried at Library
Weigh Station Might Manage Traffic
Don't Add Taxes, Just Stop Spending
Cheney and Bush Dispute Schwarzkopf on War's End By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Offers Plan to Revive Confidence in the LAPD : Police: Ex-state Justice Arguelles will head panel examining misconduct. Rights leaders criticize program. By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Backs No-Fault Auto Insurance Plan : Legislation: The two-tiered structure would eliminate legal wrangling on claims of less than $15,000. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Priest in Sex Scandal Was Advised to Stay Out of U.S. : Religion: Letters from L.A. archdiocese urged him to remain in Philippines after lawsuit was filed against him. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economists See Anemic Upturn After Recession By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunmen Invade S. African Vigil, Kill 14 Mourners By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Backers, Moscow Police Brace For Clash By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Unlikely to Hold Power for Long, Bush Says : Persian Gulf: White House does not rule out military action against Iraqi helicopters being used to fight rebels. United Nations nears accord on harsh cease-fire terms. By James Gerstenzang and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Violence Born of the Group : The beating of Rodney G. King follows patterns observed by researchers. Police, the military and other embattled entities are especially susceptible. By Janny Scott, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Deal to Forgive Firm's Debt to Save Redwoods Could Help Other Areas By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Files Suit to Add Semiautomatic Rifle to Banned List \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Services\f7
State Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Term Limit Measure : Prop. 140: Justices to consider lawsuit directly, indicating importance attached to the issue. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
North Coast at Greater Quake Risk Than Once Thought : Science: Researchers say a temblor of 7.6 or higher hit around Eureka 300 years ago. A similar jolt could strike again. By Lee Dye, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Causes 3 Deaths, Closes Roads in Mountains : Weather: Two people missing in Sierra, three children in river. Snow ties up rush-hour traffic near Pomona. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Property Crime Up in England, Wales From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Bush, Kaifu to Meet in Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Israeli Deportation of Arabs Opposed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Decline in Sea Lions Baffling to Experts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Snowstorms Sweep Nebraska, Kansas From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pioneer's Tangled Tale Explained to Investors : Finance: Poorly managed growth and possible fraud are behind the San Diego mortgage firm's problems. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Osmond J. Ritland; Leader in Air Force
Accused Mentor of Imprisoned Drug Kingpin Arrested By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quebec Panel Calls for 1992 Sovereignty Vote : Canada: But a referendum on independence could be postponed if there is an acceptable formula for unity. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
States Fail to Find Any Bonanza From Lotteries By Helaine Olen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gumbo Politics: How It Cooks in Louisiana : The mix of three candidates in a fall gubernatorial primary may indicate trends in 1992 national races. By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Has No Regrets Over Not Supporting Gulf War, Qian Says : Policy: The foreign minister says the conflict cannot be a precedent for settling international issues with force. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roh's Ruling Party Wins Sweeping Victory in S. Korean Local Elections By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medics Prepared for GI Casualties Now Treat Young Victims of Iraq's Civil War : Refugees: A U.S. military hospital in Saudi Arabia takes in scores of critically wounded. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dignity of Ancient City of Ur Is Marred by Indignity of War : Iraq: Beside the road that leads to the biblical home of Abraham are the remains of blasted Iraqi jet fighters. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait to U.N.: It Will Protect Its Palestinians \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Hussein's Forces Massing for Attack, Kurds Report : Iraq: The insurgents in the north claim gains but say Scud missiles and troops are being mobilized. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Surgery for Severe Obesity Endorsed by Federal Panel : Health: Techniques partly bypass stomach or staple off part of it. Report says diet and exercise should be tried first. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilder Moves Toward '92 Bid for Presidency \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Nearly 2,000 Phony IDs Turn Up on Spring Break \o7 United Press International\f7
Kennedy Seeks Business Support : Politics: The influential senator has been assigned a crucial role in the Democratic Party's efforts to regain the White House. His strategy is unfolding. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Woman Held in Soldier's Death May Not Have Been Legal Wife \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Court Limits Scope of Copyright Shield : Communications: Justices rule that directories, or raw facts, may be copied or republished unless they show a degree of creativity. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surgery Halted at VA Hospital After Deaths \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Pain Was Affair's Gift to Priest, Woman By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slayings Suspect Held in Taiwan
Aldo Ray; Raspy-Voiced Actor Played Toughs, Soldiers in Wide Range of Films By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Preacher Al Sharpton Plans L.A. Protest in Attempt to Force Gates to Quit By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Videotape Haunts Officers Who Were at Beating Scene By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Crime Up 21% \o7 Reuters\f7
Beyond Bingo : Today's Senior Centers Serve Members in a Multitude of Ways By Agnes Herman
Designing A Home Office That Works By January Riddle
Credible Food With a View at Jake's By David Nelson
Egg Hunts and Tea Parties
Home Place Makes Room for Work Space By January Riddle
POUND WISE and PAULA FOOLISH : POUNDSTONE'S RUMINATIONS, FROM POLITICS TO POP TARTS : PEARLS FROM PAULA : Poundstone Mines Her Own Life and Times for Gems to Bring to Brea By Janice Page, \o7 Janice Page is the editor of OC LIVE! \f7
Plenty of Fun Is Aloud at Pierce Street Annex By Kenneth E. Walker
A HEAVENLY MOTOWN SOUND : Despite Pop Influences, The Winans Remain Committed to Music With a Mission By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
A Taste of India at Palatable Prices By Erik Hamilton
CAN WE TALK? : In Laguna, Negotiators Take 'Walk in the Woods' By Jan Herman, \o7 Jan Herman covers theater for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
But You \o7 Can\f7 Take It Home With You By Jan Herman
MODEL MORPHOSIS : One Firm's Visionary Approach to Architecture That Reflects Our World By Cathy Curtis, \o7 Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Que pasa? : PEOPLE AND EVENTS
State Shows 69.2% Rise in Latino Population By Frank Sotomayor, NUESTRO TIEMPO EDITOR
Molina Sees Chance to Voice Latino Views
After the Gulf War: Relief, Guilt and Love : Latino Support Groups' Members Await Returning Veterans With Open Arms By Tina Anima and Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO NUESTRO TIEMPO
Coalition Opens Drive to Reclaim Park, Neighborhood as Havens By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Mourns Son Who Died in Gulf Combat
President's Gulf War Policies Gained Wide Latino Support By Frank Sotomayor
Coach's Patience Sweetened Victory By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS BRIEFS : Teachers Aides Agree to L.A. Unified Pact
People In Entertainment By Elena Kellner
Hidden Eggs and Other Goodies By Rodney Bosch
RESTAURANT REVIEW THE GALLOPING HEN : Breakfast Treat : The terrific morning meals have kept this restaurant galloping for the last 12 years. By David B. Goldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Apollo Shots : A film condensing nine manned flights into a single representative trip to the moon will be shown Sunday in Ojai. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUNDS ABOUT TOWN : Song of Ages : The Master Chorale's stirring performance of Honegger's 'King David' is fitting in these times of tight arts budgets. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Major Chords : Mary Kay Fishell of the Convertibles has a voice that's so powerful it could rival the noise at Dodger Stadium after an L.A. home run. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : 2 for the Road : Theater troupe tours schools to present 'Professor Zucchini's Traveling Tales.' By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STRUCTURES : Sweet History : Oxnard owes its birth to a sprawling turn-of-the-century sugar beet factory, which is highlighted in a museum exhibit. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER NOTES : Seeing the Light : Ventura County's first music theater, an offshoot of a Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera, is scheduled to make its debut in July. By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PROFILE : The Bird Lady : Chris Davis earns $50 an hour and says she has a 90% success rate in altering attitudes of biting, screeching, unhappy exotic fowl. By Stephanie Stassel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS : Where's the Fire? : A cartographer's new maps detail the locations of hydrants and other features vital to emergency workers. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION : Past Ties : Styles and colors in men's neckwear have returned to the 1960s, but they've been reinterpreted for the 1990s. By Aurora Mackey Armstrong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS : Age-Old Lessons : California Lutheran University's mentor program brings qualified retired people to campus to interact with students. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHOCOLATE : For Basket Cases : Dark, white and milk varieties of the glossy, creamy candy jam the shelves and Easter displays at specialty shops. By Karen Mckean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Fish Show : The Sea Center will exhibit acrylic paintings by marine life writer Hillary Hauser. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC MATERIAL ISSUE : Pop Rock Lives : The Chicago trio will back their new disc, "International Pop Overthrow," with a free April Fool's Day concert. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EARTHWATCH : Recycled Home : 'Earthship' examines the transformation of 3,000 tires into a Santa Fe-style house, a lesson in innovative environmentalism. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Intimate Friends, Relatives Remember Norman Cousins By Jack Smith
Dress Distress: Saudi religious police went into a tizzy... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
Almost Free . . . and Easy : The Price of Amusing Yourself in the L. A. Area Can Be as Low as a Parking Fee By Susan Cox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cox is a Los Angeles free-lance writer\f7
BOOK REVIEW : LEARNING TO LOOK My Life in Art\o7 by John Pope-Hennessy\f7 Doubleday $27.50, 336 pages : A Museum Director Examines a Life of Images and Art By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Plugging Americans Into Alternative Energy Sources By Bob Sipchen
Ferreting Out Filter Information By Ralph Vartabedian
Foundation Funds Cancer Studies By Bea Maxwell
Building a Reputation on Diversity : Versatility: Steven Lombardi's desire to work on myriad designs keeps him from a single identity, but it also fuels his creativity. By Dirk Sutro
Fashion Statement Is Helping Children By David Nelson
The Field of Friendship : San Fernando: Rival gang members join with other community volunteers, hauling wood and hammering together a new children's playground at Las Palmas Park. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Year-Round Students Yearn for the Ol' Days By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If He Says It's Kosher, It's Kosher : Judaism: Passover begins Friday, and high-tech food maven Rabbi Eliezer Eidlitz is fielding more than 100 inquiries a day. By David Silver, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Silver is a North Hollywood writer\f7
Designer Looks With a Continental Flair By Geri Cook
Sales Persistence By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Warner Park 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills... By Karen Kingsbury
How to Learn Whether Food Is Certified By David Silver
What Price on Elvis' Head? : Odyssey: A huge, peeling likeness of the King came to rest in Holyland. Now its owners want to chop it up and auction off the pieces. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City of Protests : India: The filming of 'City of Joy' has brought Hollywood to Calcutta and raised charges that the movie is 'social pornography.' By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Author and His Passions By Elizabeth Venant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Thread of Brilliance in Novelist's Debut By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Chiefs Try to Minimize Fallout From King Beating By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diplomat Discovers Himself in His Art : He Finds Life on the Canvas, Not at the French Embassy By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Site May Be Indian Burial Ground : Malibu: State Coastal Commission orders construction to halt, but neighbors say work continues. By Ron Russell and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Close the U.S. Border, Mayor Says : Culver City: Steven Gourley urges the country to "draw a line" against illegal immigrants. His comments spark cries of racism. By Barbara Koh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARCHITECTURE : Venice's Windward Circle Recalls Past but Lacks Focus, Character By Aaron Betsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky, a resident of West Hollywood, teaches and writes extensively about architecture.
Hey, Easter rabbit fans--get your baskets and bonnets...
Culver City : Ideas for Downtown
Region : Passover Rites for Public
Hollywood : Chamber Elects Officers
Beverly Hills : Stewart Donates to Schools
Marina del Rey : Boat Launch Work Delayed
Fairfax : Senior Health-Care Grant
Westchester : LAX Planning Meeting Set
Santa Monica : Homeless Task Force OKd
County OKs Homes in Malibu : Development: On the eve of cityhood, supervisors allow 15 luxury houses opposed by neighbors. By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood : Conservancy Workshop Set
Homecoming Queen off Ballot : Politics: Venice man who was elected Santa Monica College homecoming queen in 1975 has failed to qualify for City Council race. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uniformed Response : Beverly Hills Police Give Strapped Seabees, Families a Helping Hand By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Cultural Center Approved : Santa Monica: The facility will be part of a downtown affordable- : housing project. It is meant as a replacement for Cine Latino. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If He Says It's Kosher, It's Kosher : With Passover Friday, Rabbi Eidlitz Is Busy Fielding Inquiries About Food By David Silver, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The House
Project 10 Gives Gay Students Help When They Need It Most By Mary Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her education column appears weekly
SPORTSCOPE : Bruin Swimmers Send 10 to Vie in NCAA Meet
WAVES OF THE FUTURE : After Its Young Team Finished 22-9, Pepperdine Believes the Best Is Yet to Come By Ray Ripton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Blacks Vow to Buy Korean Market : Race relations: Girl was shot to death in store, sparking charges of racism and economic exploitation. Activists hope to purchase other stores as well. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex and Law By Al Martinez
FBI Probe Must Push Forward
Justices Open Pandora's Box : Out comes the 'harmless' forced confession
JAPAN WATCH : Book Bungle
'Market Pricing' for Car Traffic?
COLUMN LEFT : Sudden Death, With Police at the Scene : When Tracy Mayberry died, there were no cameras. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON ARMS SALES : Close Down the Weapons Bazaar : The conditions in the Middle East are right for a one-year moratorium to allow diplomacy a chance to work. By Andrew J. Pierre, \o7 Andrew J. Pierre is a senior associate of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the author of "The Global Politics of Arms Sales" (Princeton University Press). \f7
The Trashing of Our Public Time : Democracy: The Gulf War debate was a high point in Congressional discourse. Now it's a factional weapon. By Jay Rosen, \o7 Jay Rosen teaches journalism at New York University and is a research fellow at the Gannett Foundation Media Center at Columbia University. and \f7
COLUMN RIGHT : Keep Police Protected From Politics : Civil Service rules insulate the chief and his department from the political maelstrom. By David A. Klinger, \o7 David A. Klinger, a former Los Angeles police officer, is a sociologist who will join the University of Houston faculty this fall. \f7
Storm Triggers Mudslides That Kill 2 in Tijuana By Bernice Hirabayashi and Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ninja Turtles May Be Luring Kids Into the Sewer By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime, Vagrants Targeted in Plan for Balboa Park : Safety: Panel hears proposal to restore park's appeal to public by dealing with crime and providing alternatives to encampments of homeless. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carlsbad Park Plan Splits the Community By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neglect of Bright but Poor Students Frustrates Teachers By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Habitual Offender Gets 71-Year Sentence for Sexual Assaults
3 Held in Sledgehammer Slaying of Woman, 44
135-Foot Yellow Bow on Coronado Bridge Will Hail Gulf Veterans By Monica Rodriguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Eases Way for Suit by McMartin Defendants
Park Officials, Fairgrounds Covet Same Acreage By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Keeps Grip on Desert : Weather: Storm drops up to 2 inches of snow on the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, knocks out power and stalls traffic. By John Rivera and David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wife's Fears for Kuwaiti Husband End in Pride : Manhattan Beach: Stacey Al-Ghawas waited as her husband fled Iraqi captivity, then joined the Gulf War. By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wide Gap Divides Mobil, Torrance on Adviser Choice : Safety: Selection of a refinery watchdog will be left to a court-appointed overseer if the two sides can't agree. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Juror in Murder Trial Dismissed After Comments on King Beating : Courts: Judge says woman has a prejudice against police. Despite request for a mistrial, deliberations will continue. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pickets in Burbank Ask NBC to Revive 'Dark Shadows' By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Supervisors Join Forces to Protect Ecological Areas : Environment: L.A. County's Ed Edelman and Ventura County's Maria VanderKolk urge stricter controls over development on sensitive lands. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 School Employees Allege Racial Bias in Letter to State By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Blaze Destroys Store, Closes Road
Inglewood Officials Ask for Big Bucks if Council Fires Them : Government: The city's three top administrators fear a possible ouster. The council's reaction to their contract proposal is cool. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Jolla Realtors Mount Revolt Over New Business Tax : Advertising: The $200,000 collected by City Hall to promote commerce is unfair and poorly spent, real estate agents claim. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Possible Sale of Farm at Pierce College Prompts Candidate Forum By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dime Machine : Van Nuys Man Fashions Dream Car From a Used Honda and 25,000 Coins By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote on Scavenging Delayed
Vandalism, Graffiti Up Sharply
County Commission OKs Study of Glendale Light-Rail Spur : Transit: The two-mile connector would link the L.A.-to-Pasadena line with the city's Amtrak station. By James Quinn and Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Scavenging of Trash Is Banned
Obituaries
3 Plead Guilty in Stabbing Death
In Retirement, Her Calendar Fills Up By Perry C. Riddle, \o7 Vivian Robbins' collection of 28 family photo albums reflects the importance of her family and her penchant for organization. In retirement, Robbins, a former bookkeeper, fills her schedule with meetings, classes and dinner parties. Robbins and her husband, Joe, live in North Hollywood\f7
S.S. Schwartz; Retired Superior Court Judge
Inglewood, Gardena Police Warn of Car-Theft Scam : Crime: Thieves use stolen credit data to take about 30 new cars from dealers, then resell them to the unwary. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basement to Be New Home for Hermosa Museum
Troubled Waters Close Busy Bridge By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services Held for USD Innovator Richard Phillips
Man Fleeing Deputies Dies in I-5 Traffic
To Pick Preschool, Form Your Opinion and Ask Your Child By Mary Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Yarber teaches English and journalism at an area high school. Her column appears occasionally in The Times
Hospital Evacuates 50 After False Alarm
THE HOUSE : The California Drought
Budget Cuts Forcing New Look at School Consultants By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Signs Pact on Water Cleanup
Airport Passengers Can Check Bags at Curb
Company, 2 Employees Charged With Fraud
Georgia Appeals Court Tosses Out Paternity Suit Against Garvey Associated Press
No Cages for These Gorillas : Zoo: Simian sculptures at new exhibit please the crowds. By Leslie Keesling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Planners Recommend No-Growth Policy By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Leaders Expect Economy to Improve : Finances: A bank's semiannual survey shows hotel operators to be the least optimistic. Half expect things to get worse. By Jack Searles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Cuts $2.4 Million to Resolve Fiscal Woes : Deficit: 'Spartan-like' spending plan is expected to result in balanced books for the first time in five years. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impending Arrest Drove 'Alphabet Caller' Suspect to Surrender By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Shelter to Stay Open as Cold Continues By Karen Mckean
CAMARILLO : District Mandates Cuts in Water Use By Joanna M. Miller
VENTURA : Crime Watch Is Showing Results By Carol Weinstock
VENTURA : Attorney Blames Paramedics in Death By Eric Lichtblau
COUNTYWIDE : Environment Group Rates Legislators By Joanna M. Miller
OXNARD : Father, 8 Children Escape House Fire By Carol Watson
COUNTYWIDE : City Protests Plan to Ship Trash by Rail By Janet Bergamo
OXNARD : Board OKs Cap on School's Enrollment By Adrianne Goodman
SIMI VALLEY : Man Sues Nightclub Over Alleged Bias By Kirsten Lee Swartz
MOORPARK : Hiring of Anti-Gang Counselor Backed By Gerry Brailo Spencer
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Workers, Firm Charged With Fraud By Jack Cheevers
Lottery Results
Never underestimate the inventiveness of real estate... By Steve Harvey
SPORTS
BOWLING / SENIOR PBA AT LAKEWOOD : Certain Will Attract Attention Now By Don Snyder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When He Reached the Finish, He Vowed That He Was Finished By Shav Glick
NBA ROUNDUP : Down by 24, Trail Blazers Defeat SuperSonics By Dan Hafner
WLAF Gets Off to an Interesting First Weekend By Greg Logan, NEWSDAY
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins Clinch Division Title Minus Lemieux By Dan Hafner
TENNIS / U.S. WOMEN'S HARDCOURT : Despite a Slow Start, Graf Finishes Off Javer, 6-3, 6-1 From Associated Press
Baseball : Daily Report \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SANTA ANITA : Sprinting Suits What A Spell Fine By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Rights Itself in Win Over Ohio State By Jim Coleman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Still in Playoff Picture After Softball Split With Oregon By Jane Huang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drossin Looking for Middle Ground in Next Endeavor : Cross-country: After miscalculating pace in first two World Junior championships, Agoura senior hopes to find happy medium in Boston in 1992. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiegert Defends Academic Record of CSUN Athletes : Survey: Matador athletic director attacks published study ranking Northridge's graduation rate 260th out of 262 NCAA Division I schools. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Failure to Attract 8 Teams Might Spell End of Tournament By Jeff Riley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Kernen Makes Strong Commitment to Starting Pitchers
Longtime Spring Baseball Tournament to Sport 2 New Teams and a New Name By Steve Elling
Swimming : High School Preview : Rivalry Resurfaces for Agoura's Stelle By Brian Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Players to Take Part in Basketball Showcase Event
Northridge's No. 2 Softball Pitcher Quits Team Because of Shoulder Injury
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Miller Fires 5-Under 31 To Spark Hart Golf Team
Camarillo Twins Lose in Tennis
The Master's Swept in Hawaii
Black Becomes a Big Deal : Baseball: $10-million contract puts Giant pitcher in the spotlight. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature's Exhibition Only Game in Town By Dave Distel
PADRES : Weather Ruins Maddux's Chance By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Easy As 1-2-3 for Mortensen : Softball: Bishop Montgomery right-hander has 0.25 earned-run average and has struck out 102 batters in 45 innings. By Chuck Bock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banning's Busby Big Attraction By Rob Fernas
FISHING : South Bay Anglers Are Doing Their Part to Save Giant Seabass By Dan Stanton
Arrest of Athlete May Be Case of Mistaken Identity : Crime: Gardena football and basketball player is charged with stealing a purse at gunpoint. But basketball coach says he was participating in a playoff game. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Sweeps Doubleheader, 9-1, 2-1
WAVES OF THE FUTURE : After Its Young Team Finished 22-9, Pepperdine Coach Tom Asbury Believes the Best Is Yet to Come By Ray Ripton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego's Best? Scouts Are Drawn to a Pair of Aces : Baseball: Benji Gil of Castle Park and Jose Silva of Hilltop might be the best in a county deep in high school talent. By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitchers Abound in Area Schools : Baseball: Major league scouts find plenty to hold their interest. By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP : Soviets Will Miss World Championships By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miller: SDSU Rate Improves By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phoenix Routs Gulls
Huber In Semis of Easter Bowl Championships
Relatively Upset With the Situation : Chris Gwynn: With a name like his, it hasn't been easy to make a name for himself in baseball. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valenzuela Thrown Into Limbo : Dodgers: After poor outing, his job appears in jeopardy. Morgan will compete with him for starting spot. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New U.S. Coach Has Latin Style of Play : Soccer: Milutinovic, hired through 1994, has directed Mexican and Costa Rican teams. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Conditions Set for South Africa : Olympics: If deadline is met, expelled country could compete in 1992 Games. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Her Mood Is Wrong for Golf By Jim Murray
Relatively Upset With the Situation : Tony Gwynn: He would rather see his brother get a chance than win another batting title. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Looking Up After Latest Victory : Pro basketball: They make it four in a row and start watching scoreboard with 95-89 victory over Jazz at Sports Arena. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOWLING / SENIOR PBA AT LAKEWOOD : Stus Gains Top Seeding for Final Day By Don Snyder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : A 6-11 Redhead's View of the Final Four By Gene Wojciechowski
SWIMMING AND DIVING / NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS : Host Texas Going for Fourth Consecutive Title By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / DINAH SHORE TOURNAMENT : Motherhood Now Major Event for Lopez By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT : Ammann Lifts Stanford to Title, 78-72; Tubbs Ejected From Associated Press
ANGELS : Weather Not So Hot, but Joyner Is Feeling, Hitting Better By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : Frustrated Mike Marshall Walks Out of Red Sox Camp
Miscellany
College Basketball
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Track and Field
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MOTOR RACING : Andretti Isn't Riding His Name By Shav Glick
Minnesota Put on 2-Year Probation
U.S. to Consider NHL Players
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