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What happened on May 07, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
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
Art 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
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
Art By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
TV Reviews : Teen-Agers Come Back From the Dead to Torment History Teacher By Ray Loynd
TV Reviews : 'Frontline's' 'Innocence Lost' Conjures Up the McMartin Case By Robert Koehler
Rheims Shades Androgyny With 'Modern Lovers' Prints By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
All That Jazz!! : Music: Concerts scheduled for this month represent the broadest possible cross-section of the genre, and the choices are mind-boggling. By Dirk Sutro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Pays Price for Film Policy : Movies: Shooting in unincorporated part of county has gone way up, but other areas charging less are getting more business. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Keeps Orchestra on the Run : Soloist John Browning challenges the Orange County Symphony of Garden Grove with his fleet-fingered confidence and his mastery of expression. By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOTHER'S DAY DINING : Mom Gets Chance to Turn the Tables on Her Day : She can be waited on--for brunch, lunch or dinner--whether she likes English or Chinese food or is a chocolate lover. By Beverly Bush Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rachel Rosenthal's May 31 performance of "Pangaean Dreams... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
JAZZ REVIEW : What a Difference Their Play Makes : Eliane Elias' Sensitivity and Bobby Lyle's Boldness Underscore Array of Influences in Pianists' Styles By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER : Lessons of 'Liaisons' Are Foreign, Domestic By Pat H. Broeske
President of Art Institute Is Selected By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Balancing Act : Joffrey Dancers Open Last Season Tonight as Resident Company of the L.A. Music Center By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Simpsons' and 'Cosby' Both Claim Victory : Television: Fox says Bart brought viewers to its new Thursday-night lineup. But NBC's Huxtables remain in the Top 5 Nielsen shows. By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From the Barrio to the Brownstone : Literature: Chicana author and poet Sandra Cisneros has arrived as the toast of one of the country's leading publishing houses as she maintains her cultural identity. By Sheila Benson, CRITIC AT LARGE
Kremer Vs. Kremer : Artistry Takes a Toll for the Man Called the Greatest Living Violinist By Donna Perlmutter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Saigon,' 'Rogers' Lead the Tony Pack : Awards: Though neither received consistently enthusiastic reviews, both shows garner 11 nominations. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis, Hayden: Just Friends By Liz Smith
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE : 'Oscar,' 'Cop' Lead a Slow Field By David J. Fox
Glittering Galas Help Mark Carnegie Hall Centennial : Music: Tchaikovsky helped open the place in 1891; a century later, virtually all of musical New York turned out to mark the date. By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Joffrey Ballet Announces Chandler Pavilion Casting By Lewis Segal
At 77, Tex Beneke Keeps '40s Big-Band Sound Alive By Dirk Sutro
BUSINESS
Paul Steinke has been promoted to vice president for...
T-Bill Rates Fall: The Treasury sold $8.6 billion of new... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Glen Ivy Marketing Practices Probed by State Atty. Gen. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Alpha Micro Sales Executive Named President By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Rockwell Vying for Strategic Defense Initiative Contract Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Guilty Plea Entered in Kickback Case at Hughes Subsidiary From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wells Fargo Woos Small Businesses, Finds Them Elusive : Banking: The giant company is trying to hold on to and attract smaller accounts, but a number of customers are leaving for smaller operations. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping Those Who 'Have It All' : Support: The diverse Orange County Women's Conference mirrors the multifaceted lives of attendees. By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vestro Foods Inc.: The Newport Beach-based specialty food...
Covington Development Group: The Fullerton home-builder...
Robert J. Dowling has assumed the title of publisher and...
Wahlco Environmental Systems Inc.: The Santa Ana...
Dense Pac Microsystems Inc.: The Garden Grove manufacturer...
Hotel Occupancy Drops but Rates Rise in First Quarter By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
General Automation Reports 64% Decline in Third Quarter
* John Hamilton has joined Global Van Lines as western...
* Peter Phillips has been appointed general manager of the...
* Rick Smith has been selected vice president, ultrasound...
* Steven Frieson has been appointed manager of...
* Robert D. Hoyt, executive vice president of CommerceBank...
* John R. Musch has been named director of marketing...
* Michael H. Crawford has been named president of Sukut...
Varco International President, Chief Executive Elected
Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate 12 Counts Against Keating Group
Karcher Reduces Stake in VTN to 7%
STOCKS : Cautious Dow Up 2.78 in Tepid Trading From Times Wire Services
Pac Rim Reports 56% Jump in 1st-Quarter Profit
Zenith National Reports 78% Rise in Net Income
Flamemaster Reports 26% Drop in Profits
Hair-Care Firm Posts 55% Jump in Net Income
Spear Financial Shows $233,570 Quarterly Profit
Datron Posts 3% Rise in 4th-Quarter Earnings
Apparel Firm Seeks to Go Public to Cut Debt : Shares: Cherokee Inc. of Sunland is counting on the proceeds of a stock offering to make inroads on its borrowings. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camera Platforms Reports Quarterly Loss of $480,209
Workers Show Will to Buy Publisher : Media: An obscure clause has blocked the sale of Harris Enterprises and employees are studying ways to make an offer for the newspaper company. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court OKs Sale of Some of Traditional's Photo Supply Contracts By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntway Posts 1st-Quarter Profit of $1.13 Million
* First Citizens Bank said Mark de Gorter, its president...
* Jill Truelsen has been named vice president for business...
Micropolis Completes Common Stock Offering
Shamrock to Distribute Some of Its Enterra Shares
Olson, Dolco Packaging File Reorganization Plan
Telecommunications Firm Posts $16,000 in Earnings
Pollution Research Posts Earnings of $118,000
Incomnet Profit Doubles Despite Drop in Revenue
* Michael J. Grossman has been appointed chief operating...
International Competition Grows Among Law Firms By Gail Appleson, REUTERS
Public Storage Firms to Issue Extra Payments
A Maturing Silicon Valley Slows Down : Technology: The computer heartland is beset by rising costs, the drought and relentless competition from Japan. By Russel Blinch, REUTERS
Oxy Will Sell Bulk of Its Natural Gas Liquids Business By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Useful Sacrilege on Sinful CEO Wages By Daniel Akst
Shearson Officials, Garamendi Discuss First Capital's Bind By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will This Marriage Succeed? : Analysts Advise AT&T to Leave NCR's Management Alone By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Credit Lyonnais Takes Control of MGM-Pathe : Entertainment: The big European bank tells the SEC it wants to sell 40% of the stock in the ailing film company. By Alan Citron and John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World Bank Economist Takes a Different Tack By Oswald Johnston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USX to Have 2 Classes of Stock: Stockholders approved... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gen. Schwarzkopf Signs Deal With Talent Agency \o7 From a Times staff writer \f7
Carter Hawley Posts Loss of $72.7 Million : Retailing: The department store chain's loss in the quarter was partly because of a $40-million provision for planned store closings. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HBJ Merging Two Units: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich said it... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Zenith Wins Proxy Battle: Three of the Glenville, Ill... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Savings Completes Coast Takeover: Home Savings of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Natural Gas Trucks Delayed: General Motors Corp. has... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tender Offer for Square D Extended: France's Groupe... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Amgen Drug Study Causes Stock to Fall $3 : Medicine: But a report of higher infection rates in a small sample of cancer patients taking the firm's best-selling erythropoietin is largely discounted. By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USA Today's Publisher Black Will Head ANPA From Associated Press
President of First Executive Is Named to California Unit By Kathy M. Kristof
Arco Increasing Capital Spending: Atlantic Richfield Co... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Security Pacific Wins Loan Case: In a victory for the... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State May Pull Asbestos-Removal Firm's License By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Allegedly Withholding Technology: Japanese... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Productivity Rebounds in 1st Quarter From Times Wire Services
Mild Health-Care Reform Won't Do By Harry Bernstein
Iacocca Refuses Senate Spot; May Retire Soon By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCI Will Stop Handling Billing for Phone Sex Lines From Associated Press
Bush Warns of FDIC Bailout If Major Bank Overhaul Fails From Associated Press
Carl's Jr. Sends Creative Ad Account North By Bruce Horovitz
Mercury General Corp.: The Los Angeles auto insurer... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Famous Logos Brought to Life to Revive Sales By Bruce Horovitz
Time-Share Firm Is Being Probed
Ralphs Grocery Co.: The Compton-based supermarket chain... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Turner Broadcasting System Inc.: The media and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cost Of Living
Joan A. Wolff has been named a partner in the law firm of...
James Tauber has been named to the newly created position...
Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, has named James J. Johnson...
S.D., N.Y. Drug Firms Join in Osteoporosis Research By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Operators of Idled Ship Say They Can Pay Off Debts By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HBJ to Drop College Text Division, 115 Jobs in S.D. : Publishing: Publisher seeks to cut costs in wake of collapse of proposed merger with General Cinema. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Stalled Hotel Construction May Resume By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Make my day, darling: You couldn't blame Shelley Gilad for... By Steve Harvey
Night of the Armando By Al Martinez
SCIENCE WATCH : Hubble's Law
Yes, VP Choice Is the President's : But widespread unease exists about Quayle
The $30-Million Woman : The generous plans of Joan Irvine Smith
Don't Give Up on Government : Big isn't necessarily better, but something is better than nothing
'Conservative' Rehnquist Court Unmasks Its Naked Activism : Law: Recent rulings overturning basic legal and civil rights are a far cry from the 'judicial restraint' once espoused by the right. By Stephen Reinhardt, \o7 Stephen Reinhardt is a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. and \f7
Probation Revoked and Arrest Ordered for Vandal 'Chaka' By Tina Anima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Larry Downing; Retired Store Owner
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : 'I Intend to See This Through' : A police commissioner at the center of controversy defends her own actions and says she will not resign. By Melanie Lomax, \o7 Melanie Lomax, a Los Angeles lawyer, is member of the Police Commission. \f7
California : IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Hearing Opens on Plan to Close Bases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CRISIS IN THE LAPD: THE RODNEY KING BEATING : Lomax Defends Memo Release, Says She Will Not Resign Post By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE LAPD: THE RODNEY KING BEATING : Foothill Division Officers Hit With More Complaints : Police: LAPD official calls the number 'exceptional.' Most of the 23 filings came after the beating of Rodney King. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Runaway Rail Car Rolls for 16 Miles By Lori Grange, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anton Unveils List of Potential Budget Cuts for L.A. Schools : Finances: His proposals to close $341-million gap include a one-year, 7% pay reduction for all employees, increased class sizes, less use of substitute teachers. By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Fitness Examinations for Workfare Rapped By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disturbance Breaks Out at Cinco de Mayo Festival
Prison Guard Indicted on Smuggling Charge
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Molestation
Retired Judge Will Rule on Course of Buckey Suit
Bradley Loses an Appeal on Bill He Mistakenly OKd
Commencement 1991 Compiled by Times researcher Michael Meyers
Cheerleading Squads Won't Be Disbanded
Probation Revoked, 'Chaka' Back in Jail By Tina Anima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay Rights Bills Opposed; Official Quits in Protest
L.A. May Drop Plan to Add Dockweiler Beach Parking : Development: Councilwoman Galanter criticizes the proposal, which initially would serve workers on a sewage treatment plant project. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effort to Evict Farmer From College Land He Leases Withers on the Vine : Agriculture: Officials are revising terms of Joe Cicero's lease at Pierce to try to avoid a repeat of the Woodland Hills Christmas tree controversy of 1990. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Drug Suspects Wounded in Hollywood Shooting : Violence: An FBI agent and Beverly Hills officer had just met with the men. One allegedly tried to run down the law enforcement officials, who opened fire. By Ron Russell and John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
California : IN BRIEF : CALEXICO : Agents Seize 238 Pounds of Cocaine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California : IN BRIEF : PITTSBURG : Six Men Injured in Poison Gas Release From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California : IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Death Sentence for Murderer Upheld From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court to Let State Rule on San Onofre : Environment: While allowing a lawsuit against the nuclear power plant to continue, a federal judge will wait for Coastal Commission and water board to resolve damage done by facility. By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case of I-5 Rest-Stop Shooting Goes to the Jury By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scientists Honored With Prestigious Memberships By Linda Roach Monroe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaky Oil Pipeline Causes Minor Traffic Accidents
One Killed, One Injured in Rail Station Shooting
Farmer Joe Hangs On : 'Tree War,' Eviction Threats Fade as Cicero Continues to Till Pierce College Site By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura County Asks Cities to Help Fund Commuter Rail Line : Transit: Some communities oppose giving up state gas tax money for the service, which would also serve the San Fernando Valley. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Academy Is Star Tenant of New Complex : North Hollywood: Officials hope that the mixed-use project will attract businesses, residents and tourists. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 on Hospital Board Are Targets of Recall : Lancaster: The election is sought after disputes arise between the medical center's administrator and its newest directors. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Sets Rules for Pep Squad Selection After Death Threats By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pickup Smashes Into House, Killing Woman By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rare B-24 Bomber Is on Display in Van Nuys
Man Flees, Captured After Deputies' Car Hit
2 Plead Guilty to Lesser Charge in Man's Death
Owner Is Convicted of Cruelty to Horse
Man Arrested After Body Found in Closet
Man, 21, Pleads Guilty to Throwing Acid By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Surrenders in Abandoned Baby Case
Lancaster Opposes Gay Rights Bills; Official Quits in Protest By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Are Masseuses Out of Hand? : Regulation: Newport police say investigation last year revealed one-third of city's massage parlors were prostitution fronts. By Zion Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOS Founder Forbath Will Soon Step Down By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seymour Offers Wide-Ranging Anti-Gang Bill By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Toll Roads Exempted From Public Fund Curbs : Transportation: Assemblyman Umberg comes to the rescue of the Santa Ana River and California 91 projects. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / MEASURE J : Absentee Ballots Expected to Favor Jail Tax By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Police Still Looking for Shooting Suspect
FULLERTON : Motorcyclist Dies in Freeway Accident By David Reyes
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airport Traffic For March, 1991 Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
TUSTIN : Hearing on Base's Future to Be Held
GARDEN GROVE : Police Will Use Grant to Hire 4 Officers By Greg Hernandez
COUNTYWIDE : Foster Parents' Efforts Win Salute By Katia Hetter
SANTA ANA : City Passes Total Ban on Selling From Cars By Greg Hernandez
ANAHEIM : Stolen Car, Poodle in It Still Missing By David Reyes
STANTON : City Joins Plan for Home Improvement By Jon Nalick
MISSION VIEJO : College District Picks Employees of Year By Terry Spencer
IRVINE : Irvine Co. Rebuts Hotel Opponents By Jim Newton
MISSION VIEJO : More Land Available for First Civic Center By Frank Messina
COSTA MESA : Blending, Clarifying the Sciences By Zion Banks
NEWPORT BEACH : Amburgey Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Set By Mary Anne Perez
Inquiry Into General's Use of Aircraft Continues By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Officials Reconsider Move to City Facility By Frank Messina
She Teaches Police Signs of Disability By Herbert J. Vida
High-Speed Rail Proponents Get a Boost : Transportation: Problems with maglev systems are only transitory, federal railroad chief says. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial of Homicide Defendant, 17, Will Start Today
Drug Investigation Ends With 4 Arrests, Big Seizure in Lake Forest \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Agencies Discuss Use of Heiress' Largess : Gifts: The proposed donation of at least $1 million by Joan Irvine Smith to establish a water institute has officials brainstorming. By Leslie Berkman and Tom Mcqueeney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COUNTY ELECTIONS / STATE LEGISLATURE : Ex-Councilman Kelly May Declare for Assembly Seat By Shannon Sands, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Revamped School Boundary Plan Continues to Upset Parents By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Wins National Award for Investments : Finance: Money managers emphasize low risk. Good results, however, do little to counteract the city's $4-million budget deficit. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley to Step Up Its Efforts to Stop Gangs : Crime: First there was a stabbing, beating and armed robbery. Now an escalating feud has made the violence even more apparent. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Battle Plan for Spiffy Looks : Home Front: Hollywood hairdresser offers beauty tips to 250 Marine wives and servicewomen at Camp Pendleton--a personal thank-you for Desert Storm effort. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mentally Ill Women Find a Home Here By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Jobs Agency Official Quits Over Audit : Ethics: The council's decision to challenge critical state findings 'in effect' supports a fired executive's expenditures, Director Jeri Miller says. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Instructor to Join College Board By Kirsten Lee Swartz
Postal Boxes Set Up for Mother's Day By Karen Mckean
Artist's Work Reinstalled at Tijuana Cultural Center By Susan Freudenheim, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
THOUSAND OAKS : Farmers Market to Open With a Show By Psyche Pascual
Aqueduct Work Near Wetlands Questioned : Water: Environmentalist said that County Water Authority pipeline through San Marcos threatens vernal pools. Work will be stopped 'until the situation can be resolved.' By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Rules Against AIDS Case Hearing By Mack Reed
FILLMORE : Proposal for Gravel Mine to Be Discussed By Janet Bergamo
If You Speed, Say 'Cheese' and Expect a Ticket : Safety: A snappy new radar system in National City enables police to photograph speeders and send a ticket in the mail. By Leslie Keesling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 26-to-Life for Killing Connected to Drug Operation
Agents Seize Cocaine in Calexico \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
WEST COUNTY : VENTURA : Council OKs Hike in Water, Sewer Rates By Mack Reed
WEST COUNTY : OXNARD : Car Hits Pole, Causes Outage; Driver Held By Carol Watson
WEST COUNTY : VENTURA : 1 Cited as Police Get Tougher on Begging By Mack Reed
WEST COUNTY : VENTURA : Ex-Fire Chief Finds Satisfaction Grows By Christopher Pummer
Court Halts Extradition to S.D. of Suspect in Serial Killings \o7 From Associated Press\f7
WEST COUNTY : VENTURA : Eastern Europe Is Focus of Celebration
Ice Cream Vendor Critically Stabbed
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Hearing Opens on Plan to Close Bases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Election in El Salvador
LAPD Heroes
Education and Defense
Nancy Reagan
LAPD Heroes
The Mission of Junior Colleges
Nancy Reagan
The Mission of Junior Colleges
Divine Sanction
The Mission of Junior Colleges
Creek Is Dangerous, Not 'Endangered'
Building Delays Said to Cost Jobs
Gang Shooting Worries Officer
Voucher Program Launched in Berkeley to Care for Homeless By Max Boot, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
150 Missing After Ferry Hits Tanker on River in Peru \o7 Associated Press\f7
Maine Governor Seeks 2-Day State Shutdown \o7 Reuters\f7
Hong Kong Grows 11.5% \o7 Reuters\f7
Rocket Stays Put as Countdown Ends \o7 Associated Press\f7
Melvin Best; Industrial Designer, Educator
Wilfrid Hyde-White; English Actor of Stage, Films, TV By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kellogg E. Spear, 66; Ex-Commissioner
Soviets at War With Republic, Armenia Says By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Rejects Cable Levy, OKs Tax on Movies, Sports By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Returns to a Full Workday : Presidency: He is back in the White House as his heart responds to medication to restore normal pattern. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Prohibit Prayer at Public School Rites : Religion: The state Supreme Court rules that benedictions at graduation violate the U.S. Constitution. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Controller in Crash Was Taken Off Job in Military : Safety: U.S. reports also say she lost track of plane in recent evaluation. Pilot had traces of drug in system. By Rich Connell and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AT&T to Buy NCR Corp. for $7.4 Billion By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : If Hussein Goes, Is This the Heir? : The Iraqi president's cousin and son-in-law, Hussein Kamel Hassan, is edging closer to the power center. He's seen as a likely successor but just as tough as the current leadership. By David Lauter and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'It's All Over'--GIs Due to Leave South Iraq Today : Pullout: Last of 8,000 refugees are airlifted to Saudi Arabia. Free water, food and medicine come to an end. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Gives Yeltsin Control of Coal Mines By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Enters Guilty Plea in Friend's Death : Courts: The defendant, who shot and killed another boy four years earlier, surprises attorneys by admitting to second-degree murder. He faces up to 15 years to life in prison. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chlorine Cloud Forces Hundreds to Flee \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Singing Those Golden Gate Blues : Bridges: A plan to raise the toll on the span from $2 to $3 draws protests from motorists. The policies of the board that governs it are also questioned. By Christopher Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acting in a Supporting Role : Politics: On Ronald Reagan Day, the former President returns to the state Capitol with a charismatic performance and kind words for the current governor. By George Skelton, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Ambush Near Indian Border Kills 66 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Violinist Menuhin Scores Israeli Policy \o7 United Press International\f7
U.S. Official Optimistic on Improved Ties With China By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslav Soldier Slain During Croatian Protest : Ethnic unrest: The defense minister says the country is in a state of civil war. He urges federal government to restore order. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daley Election Landslide Sedates Raucous Politics : There's a strange silence in City of Big Shoulders, which has been racially divided. A lack of Runyonesque politicians is cited. By Bob Secter, Times Chicago Bureau Chief
Would-Be Advisers Bank on Visas for Foreign Millionaires By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheney Negotiating U.S. Gulf Role : Military: The defense secretary hopes to get approval for troop exercises and the storage of weapons in the region. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker to Make 4th Mideast Peace Swing : Diplomacy: 'As long as there is any reasonable prospect . . . we should continue to work at this,' the secretary of state says. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Million at Risk in Bangladesh, Red Cross Fears : Cyclone: Disease and lack of food endanger survivors. Without massive aid, a report warns, more could die. Nations have pledged $48 million so far. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Will Speed Relocation of Kurds to Avoid Diseases By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Threat of Soviet Dictatorship Lessening, Shevardnadze Says By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Winds at Edwards AFB Divert Shuttle to Florida \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Bush Image Strictly Business for 1st Day Back on the Job By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Should Be Able to Resume Normal Lifestyle, Cardiologists Say : Health: Doctors may need to adjust the dosage of two medications Bush is now taking. They will continue to monitor the rhythm of his heart. By Robert Steinbrook, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
11 in Kennedy Mansion Say All Was Quiet : Crime: They report no sounds of struggle on the night a woman says she was raped there. Police say they hope to end the investigation this week. By Ronald Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riots Erupt for 2nd Night in U.S. Capital \o7 Associated Press\f7
Centrists Seek to Alter Democrats' Course : Politics: Group wants to cut party's ties to traditional interest groups. It hopes winning back middle class will open door of White House. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Tax Cut Plan Aimed at Middle Class : Legislation: Gore proposal would grant tax credit of $800 for each child under 18. Levies on affluent would rise. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stress Can Accelerate Brain's Aging, Researchers Find : Neurology: Studies with rats show that prolonged exposure to strain can release hormones that damage cells important to learning and memory. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Utility Lead Cleanup Schedule Criticized \o7 Washington Post\f7
Phenobarbital Used Primarily as a Sedative By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Wilson Asks Justices to Void School Bailout \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Dennis Crosby; Son of Famed Singer, Actor
French Scientists Renew HIV Discovery Claim : Research: They say the virus was in a specimen sent to an American virologist and they want credit. Scientific prestige and, perhaps, a Nobel Prize are at stake. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
TONIGHT: Sarah Weddington, Jane Roe's attorney in the Roe... By Matt Lait and Tom Hamilton
COMMUTER PERK: Fans may catch a glimpse of Chevy Chase and... By Tom Hamilton and Matt Lait
O.C. Teen Pleads Guilty in Death of 2nd Classmate By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOP DOGS: Esperanza High School's baseball team has been... By Tom Hamilton and Matt Lait
BATTLE LINES: Shades of the '70s: On the left . . . George... By Matt Lait and Tom Hamilton
AMERICA'S MOST WANTED: Santa Ana police officers are vying... By Tom Hamilton and Matt Lait
Justices Prohibit Prayer at Public School Ceremonies By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Gnatcatcher Petition Justified, Officials Rule : Ecology: An August hearing is recommended on whether tiny songbird should be declared endangered. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donation Transfers Let Officials Share Wealth : Campaign finance: Supporter contributions can--quite legally--wind up in other politicians' coffers. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transfer Technique Is Prohibited in San Diego Area By Jim Newton
Chronology Of Bourassa Case Compiled by Times researcher Elena Brunet
Justices Prohibit Prayer at Public School Rites : Religion: The state Supreme Court rules that benedictions at graduation violate the U.S. Constitution. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Woman Who Enticed Youth to Kill Spouse Given New Sentences \o7 United Press International\f7
Mail Call: Critics Gang Up, Suggest Tips to Save the Earth By Jack Smith
* Out and About: Princess Caroline of Monaco is back... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
Fertile Ideas That Could Help Conception Chances By Kathleen Doheny
A Gentle Bath for Irritated Eyes By Kathleen Doheny
Vitamin C Puts Squeeze on Sun By Kathleen Doheny
BOOK REVIEW : Maunderings in Honor of Gary Snyder : GARY SNYDER; Dimensions of a Life \o7 edited by Jon Halper\f7 Sierra Club Books $25 ($17 paperback); 288 pages By Constance Casey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Casserole: Leisure World's Single-Action Weapon By Dianne Klein
CLIPBOARD : BREEDING BIRDS : NORTHERN HARRIER (Circus cyaneus)
Tai Chi Puts Accent on Strength Through Softness By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Frontiere Is Vocal About Chorale By Pamela Marin
A Protege Comes Into His Own : Congress: Contra Costa's George Miller, a political heir of Phil Burton, takes over the powerful post of chairman of the House Interior committee. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Old is Too Old to Work? By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
USC Gerontologist Ruth Weg Must Retire After Turning 70, but She Says . . . : Don't Count Her Out By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JERUSALEM : A High Soviet Visitor
PARIS : The Mitterrand Decade
ABIDJAN : Africa's Lenders Meet
KATMANDU : A Democratic First
Changing Lifestyles : Endless War and Disarray: The Plight of the Punjab : Even the police are outside the law in what was once India's most prosperous state. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World View : Is Global Recession Coming? Good Question : Many experts see signs of sluggish growth. But the U.S. is treated like Chicken Little. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : It's Politics Unusual in Belfast's City Hall : In the capital of Northern Ireland, the political theater is marked by tumult and shouting. The council's open sessions reflect the divisions in the fractured British province. By Shawn Pogatchnik, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Step : Yeltsin's 'Round Table' Plan May Be Last Soviet Hope : The proposal, accepted by Gorbachev, has quickly come into vogue. It brings optimism for consensus as a way out of the nation's crisis. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America From Abroad : The 'Great Satan' Doesn't Look Quite So Bad to Iranians : In Tehran, there is little outright hostility toward the United States. Complaints against Washington are often addressed more in puzzlement and sorrow than in real anger. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : Poland's Maly Fiat: Life in the Slow Lane : It's ugly, cranky, lovable and hateable. It's the car that put a country on the road. By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking Of: : The Ongoing Tragedy of Bangladesh
Profile : A Modern-Day Rasputin Leads Serbian Nationalists : Vuk Draskovic has a cult-like following. Some say he's taking Yugoslavia to civil war. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Jayhawk Flies to Win in Cup Championship : Sailing: Victory doesn't keep Koch from disliking the new boats, however. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hoover Routs League Rival Lincoln, 29-0
Come again?: First baseman Frank Thomas of the Chicago...
Teammate's Dad Saves Day for Hurt Player By Martin Henderson
NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : PADRES UPDATE : Padres Losing Patience with Abner By Bob Nightengale
Chargers Update : MINICAMP REPORT : Chargers are Facing Shortage of Receivers By T.J. Simers
VALLEY SPORTS ROUNDUP : Pair of 2-Under-Par 69s Pace Hart High Golf Win
Valley Names Fenwick Coach By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Age Comes Before Experience for Kostecki : Sailing: America-3 syndicate wanted a young man. They got one with plenty of sailing smarts. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels and Lewis Give Way to Orioles' Power Surge, 7-0 By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Trying to Clear Things Up About Why Game Was Called By Mal Florence
Grant Grabs Rebound and Bulls Grab 2-0 Lead From Associated Press
Thursday Day Game for Celtics, Pistons \o7 Associated Press\f7
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Palacios, Pirates Beat Reds, 3-1 From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Graf Goes to the Forehand to Beat Seles From Associated Press
North Stars Fight Back Quickly, Rout Oilers, 7-3 : NHL playoffs: They go up, 2-1, in semifinal series after Edmonton Coach Muckler says Minnesota can't keep up. From Associated Press
Some Diamonds in the Rough By Lonnie White
SAILING : Jayhawk Pulls Surprise Victory By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triple Crown Ratings By Bill Christine
Pro Football
Vaca Scores Decision Against Taylor From Associated Press
They Are a Species in Danger : Gary Lost a Chance, but Merle Lost an Arm, Vukovich Lost a Son By Mike Kupper, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Dykstra, Daulton Seriously Injured in Auto Accident : Phillies: Alcohol-related crash leaves center fielder with several broken bones and punctured lung. Catcher has fracture above left eye, scratched cornea. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Langston Gets the Money, and Also Takes the Blame By Jim Murray
Start Spreading the Boos : Struggling Strawberry Is Set for Emotional Return to Shea Stadium Tonight By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Began With Lakers, Starts for Warriors : NBA playoffs: Cut by Dunleavy in camp, Mario Elie went to CBA before going to Golden State. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gant Avoids Big Crash, Wins at Talladega : Stock cars: Kyle Petty suffers broken leg in 20-car pileup during 500-mile race. From Associated Press
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Braves Get Heep From White Sox \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Autry Wouldn't Overrule Firing By Helene Elliott
Relaxed Port Is Generally Managing OK : Baseball: He still roots for the Angels, but he isn't ready to talk about his firing yet. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER : Uruguay Seeks Offense Against Mexico By Randy Harvey
Bubka Vaults Outdoor World Record of 19-11 : Track and field: Raty, javelin thrower from Finland, sets another mark with a toss of 301-9 at meet in Japan. From Associated Press
Shoemaker Won't Face DUI Charge By Elliott Almond
Matsuhara Named Coach at UC Irvine By Robyn Norwood
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Mullins, Paralyzed Ole Miss Football Player, Dies From Staff and Wire Reports
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
USC's Hammel Expected to Be Named Northern Illinois Basketball Coach By Chris Baker
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
UCLA Could Better Shield Its Quarterback : College football: Maddox sits out spring scrimmages to avoid injury, but will need ground game to protect him during season. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego State Falls Victim to USIU, 7-1
Ten Years Later, He Takes a Major Step : Orioles: Pitcher Jose Mesa, who signed at 15, gets his first major league shutout at 25, holding Angels to seven hits in 7-0 Baltimore victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matsuhara Is Named UCI's Women's Basketball Coach By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lisa Knott
Orange Coast and Saddleback Golfers Finish in Top Four to Qualify for State Tournament
Mike Terry
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTES : Chapman Softball Team Seeded Second in NCAA West Regionals By Martin Beck
Rancho Santiago Begins Baseball Playoffs With No. 2 Seeding By Steve Kresal
SOUTHERN SECTION REGIONAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS : Tiger Woods Has Best Round, but Estancia Comes Up Winner By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Titans on Verge of Softball Playoffs By Mike Digiovanna
PREP ROUNDUP : Gonzalez Throws No-Hitter in 11-0 Foothill Victory
PREP NOTES : Katella's Pinto Decides to Continue Her Distance Running at Kansas State
Protest Filed Over the Eligibility of Mission Viejo Swimmer in Meet By Chris Foster
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Huntington Beach to Meet Mater Dei in First Round By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Volleyball Tournament Gets Moved to Camp Pendleton By Mike Reilley
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