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What happened on May 11, 1991
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Nina Redenbacher Dies at 91; Wife of Popcorn Entrepreneur From Associated Press
Official Gets 60 Days for Beating Wife : Community colleges: Tom Kimberling says he will step down from the district's top fiscal post if asked to do so. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire Awakens Calls for Affordable Housing : Moorpark: Twenty-one people who lived in a small house and garage are left homeless after the structures burned. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transient Gets Life for '85 Rape, Murder of Woman MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Convention Center Parking Going Up LISA MASCARO
Assembly Panel OKs Bill on Televised Executions Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
SIMI VALLEY : Trial Scheduled May 21 for Elys TINA DAUNT
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Contractor Removed From Park Project JOHN PENNER
Fire Damages Auto Customizing Shop
COUNTY ELECTIONS / MEASURE J : Proponents Stress Fear of Crime, Opponents Rally Against Taxes : News conferences in the last days before the jail-constructon vote spotlight the costs--on society and on the pocketbook. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : 5.5% Pay Hike OKd for City Firefighters GREG HERNANDEZ
Fire at Condominiums Leaves 9 Homeless
Council Panel OKs Up to $5 Million to Buy Site for Chatsworth Rail Station JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Questions About the Gulf : Congress should demand to know details of security arrangements
THOUSAND OAKS : School Panel Retains 3 Posts, Cuts Others STEPHANIE STASSEL
MOORPARK : Instructor Is Target of Sex Crime Inquiry KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
FAD WATCH : Good Skates
Train Hits, Kills Driver Who Ignored Barrier
Thundershowers Strike From Out of the Blue, Pelting Area With Rain and Hail JOHN KENDALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Gulf War Vets to Be Honored at Stadium JON NALICK
Distraught Woman Fires at Deputies
LAGUNA BEACH : Officials Fret About New Hotels to North LESLIE EARNEST
PLACENTIA : School Board Votes to Oppose Measure J TED JOHNSON
Thundershowers Strike in Parts of Southland JOHN KENDALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Fear for Vanished Son : Disappearance: They are worried that the 14-year-old may have tried to return to Mexico on a bicycle with $50. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclists Accused of Violating Order
ANAHEIM : City Drops Proposal for Ban on Parking LISA MASCARO
The Walls Come Tumbling Down : Gephardt wisely drops protectionist stance
Clamping Down on Overcharges : Credit insurance should be regulated like other forms of insurance
Turkish Viewpoint
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 12TH DISTRICT : Korenstein Says She Doesn't Recall '84 Bid to Be Jackson Delegate JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campus Intruder Stabs Junior High Principal
VENTURA : Students See Man Get Life Sentence GARY GORMAN
COUNTYWIDE : Officials Announce Mussels Quarantine KAREN McKEAN
North County Bus Ridership Takes Back Seat During War RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Moves Ahead on Housing Plan ROSE APODACA
VENTURA : September Trial Ordered in Slaying MACK REED
Mexico Drops Motorist Fees After Protests : Border: New regulations called for those traveling into the interior to pay at least $100 per vehicle, as well as a $400 refundable 'deposit.' PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sea World Busy Aiding Sea Mammals : Ocean life: Large numbers of seals and sea lions are beaching along the coast, putting animal rescuers like the aquatic park to work. MONICA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Budget Woes Worst in City's History TOM McQUEENEY
Little Lotto Results / May 10
Ruptured Oil Pipe Spews 2-Mile Slick From a Times Staff Writer
Toxic Discharges
COUNTYWIDE : Amnesty Offered for Overdue Citations KAREN McKEAN
The Best Brains : 4 Southland Students Are Presidential Scholars JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Ex-Pro Football Player Pleads Guilty to Burglary
Businessman Charged in Waste-Shipping Case
Fighter Plane Contract
Cal State San Marcos Appoints Ohio Dean as Second in Command JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : 2 Seats on Planning Commission Filled ROSE APODACA
Discrimination and Racial Quotas
Ex-Car Dealer Pleads Not Guilty in Plot to Kill Salesman RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conviction Quashed in Murder of Camarena : Courts: A federal judge overturns the guilty verdict against a Mexican businessman, saying the prosecution misrepresented a witness's testimony. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public's Help Sought in Probe of Slaying
Fullerton Student Wins National Honor JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
IRVINE : Electricity Out for About 45 Minutes
Discrimination and Racial Quotas
Marine Who Fled Gulf War Duties to Be Discharged AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board to Interview Trustee Candidates : Schools: Seven people vie to replace Brian R. Demsey on Capistrano Unified School District's governing body. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
11 Accused of Audiotape Piracy After Home Raids
OJAI VALLEY : Weekend Fair Raises Money for Schools THIA BELL
Father, Son Held in IRS Bribe Case
Homeowners May Pay for Resort's Tax Defaults : Oxnard: The city wants to recoup losses by raising maintenance fees of 440 landowners who live in the Mandalay Beach area by about 40%. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 25 Years to Life in Killing of Girlfriend GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beating Victim Dies of Internal Injuries
'Sleepy Lagoon'--1942 Case Jarred City Like Beating of Rodney King BILL BOYARSKY
ANAHEIM : ReLeaf Anaheim to Plant 23 Trees LISA MASCARO
Discrimination and Racial Quotas
Charity League Fetes Students for Service HERBERT J. VIDA
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 'Police Appreciation Week' Begins Today BILL BILLITER
Mayor Bradley on Gangs, Tourism
Riverside Deputy Poses as Union Reporter, Lures Man Into Custody Associated Press
Mortician's Conspiracy Appeal Goes to High Court
Driver Trying to Beat Train to Crossing Is Killed
Inner-City Art Center Canvassing Downtown Area for a New Home : Education: The acclaimed school for poor children is closed after a nearby firm is found to be using toxic chemicals. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broken Sprinkler Head Floods Department Store
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Plans to Celebrate Its History LEN HALL
Oil From Offshore Pipe Break Creates 2-Mile-Long Slick : Environment: The spill off the coast of Oxnard is estimated between 10 and 50 barrels. Cleanup is hampered by choppy seas. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Joan M. Edwards; Animal Trainer Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
OJAI : Man's Bequest Is 1st Gift to Conservancy THIA BELL
MOORPARK : Crash Causes Power Outage, Closes 118 CAROL WATSON
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Tree-Planting Grows Out of Student Effort ROSE APODACA
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS 35TH SENATE DISTRICT : Lewis Is Expected to Coast in GOP Turf DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Coastal Activists Elated but Wary as Battle With Occidental Ends RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
'80s Saw a Boom in O.C. Viet Populace : Census: Figure of nearly 72,000 is more than triple the number counted in 1980. But civic and community leaders see 'a gross undercount.' DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Build an $80,000 Gift to Paralyzed Teen-Ager : Present: For his birthday, a former swimmer gets an addition to his home to accommodate his wheelchair. NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discrimination and Racial Quotas
CalArts Ends Grads' 5 Minutes of Fame : Education: The Valencia institute used to grant performance time along with diplomas. This year, the legendary antics were quashed. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Border Fees Suspended PATRICK McDONNELL and TINA ANIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Authorities Say Gambler's Tip Led to Crackdown on Bookie Ring ELIZABETH HOWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : 6th-Graders Going to Middle School MARY HELEN BERG
Flying, Crawling Insects Inundate Southland Deserts : Nature: Butterflies and caterpillars apparently drawn by abundant plant life that sprouted during March rains. CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Urges Firing of Officer in Killing HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Longer in High School, But Still Ready to Play the Game BY SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, Sebastian Rotella is a Times staff writer
Spring Pollens Leave Allergy, Asthma Sufferers Gasping : Health: What some doctors are calling the worst allergy season in five years is blamed on the heavy March rains. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Club, Indians Sue City Over Development PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Fatally Beat Uncle Innocent by Reason of Insanity MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Issue Warning on Illicit Sex in Park
Cal State San Marcos Joins Local Districts in Teacher-Exchange Program JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 20 Years for Molesting Children
Jury Awards Zinzun $3.83 Million in Suit Against City and Assistant Police Chief JOHN L. MITCHELL and JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDG&E Chief Ignores 'Gossip' of His Ouster : Utility: Tom Page plans to stay on as chairman despite stunning blow dealt by PUC to proposed union with Southern California Edison. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thief Kills Owner of Liquor Store : Simi Valley: Suspect sought in the unsuccessful robbery attempt that left immigrant from Kuwait dead. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury-Tampering Charge Surfaces in 'Alliance' Trial : Courts: The judge accuses a former lawyer for an indicted fugitive in the legal corruption case. MYRON LEVIN and RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Encino Man Ordered to Stand Trial on Charges of Setting Up Wife's Killing MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drive-By Shooting Suspects Identified
Mistake Gang Shooting Critically Injures Woman
Harris Informant's Trial Lawyer Says He Knew of No D.A. Deal H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Love, Politics Throne Together : 'Elizabeth' Grapples With Rejection and Deceit--in Public and Private M. E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latinos Find a Hidden Jewish Heritage : Culture: Some Sephardic refugees from the Inquisition came to the New World and lived as Catholics. Traditions observed in secret for generations are now coming to light. NANCY PLEVIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAZZ REVIEW : Australia's Morrison Debuts at Central Park West LEONARD FEATHER
A PC-Style 'Wheel of Fortune' JEANE deCOSTER and DAVID CROOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Deduction Objections Eased
INS Arts Proposal Draws Fire JOHN HENKEN
An Innovative, Consistent Cunningham LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
'Emperor Jones' a Peak Experience RAY LOYND
Local Groups Hit Visa Proposal JOHN HENKEN
Rostenkowski Eases Objection to Full-Value Art Deduction ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amnesty for Refusal to Fight in Gulf Urged Times Wire Services
Tartikoff and TV
Tartikoff and TV
WEEKEND TV : Songs of Past, for the Future STEVE WEINSTEIN
Gurney's Dance of Romance SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
'Sisters' Reaches New Low in Sibling Rivalry HOWARD ROSENBERG
Baez Focuses on Her Singing : Music: The folk singer is still politically outspoken, but her musical career is getting a new emphasis. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Juliet Stevenson Truly, Madly, Deeply Loves Her Latest Movie Role SUSAN KING
Tavernier's 'Nostalgia' Is Triumph for Bogarde KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Basic Instinct' and Censorship Issue
Arts Outcry Over Tough Visa Rules : Foreign artists: Proposed Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations would limit visiting orchestras, dance and opera companies. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tintinnabulations' a Bell-Ringer in San Diego LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pass the Tissues as 'Mrs. Lambert' Arrives RAY LOYND
Graham Aims for Record in New York City Crusade From Associated Press
Amy Grant's Successes Come From the Heart
Poet of the Ranch Reaches the 'Down-Home' in Audiences M. S. MASON, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Signs of Hope for La Jolla Playhouse : Theater: The season opens Sunday with a more optimistic Chekhov play and a new second theater. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Basic Instinct' and Censorship Issue
Fryling Work Chews On Bread-and-Butter Issues : Art: She says she's not so interested in lofty ideas and that 'what you see is what you get.' Her work is on view at South Coast Plaza. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Invigorating Diaghilev Program From Joffrey CHRIS PASLES
Valley-Based Station Sees Future in Children's Radio LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Blueprint for Making a Difference : Trend: Award-winning architect Thom Mayne explains to a Laguna Art Museum audience his theories and visions. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sluggish Market, Sobering Season for Auction Houses : Art: Even after conservative predictions, sales at high-profile spring auctions are falling short of expectations. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Beloved Ballroom in Long Beach May Soon See Its Last Waltz : Entertainment: An attempt to revive old-fashioned dancing might be cut short by a developer's plans. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sibelius Holds Special Place in Violinist's Repertoire KENNETH HERMAN
All-Star Trash TV in ABC's 'An Inconvenient Woman' CHRIS WILLMAN
KSRF's New Owners Make Changes One Day at a Time : Radio: The station is working on a new format, playing a different year's music each day. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservative Judaism Admits Female Cantors
Irvine Church to Host Vocal Group DAYE CLARK
Invitation to a Jazz Session : Radio: KSBR-FM plans a 'controlled mob scene' to celebrate its 12th year and thank its listeners. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gurney Finding Approval : Theater: The playwright has endured sharp criticism for focusing on the WASP culture, but his latest effort, 'The Snow Ball,' comes as he is earning long-awaited acclaim. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
David Mamet Is Not Like Everybody Else : Director Offers No Apologies for 'Homicide's' Jewish View JACK MATHEWS
Adaptations Weaken Vonnegut's 'Monkey House' ROBERT KOEHLER
Masterpiece of Parody in 'Summer's Lease' H.R.
NEWS
Stanford Fires Drug-Using Teacher : Universities: Lecturer attacked federal policy and flouted school's rules. He says 'government pressure' led to his dismissal. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Piracy on the Increase, British Seafarers Say Associated Press
Kurdish Enclave Becomes a State in All but the Name : Refugees: A dozen Arab townships have been abandoned in the face of threats as roles shift. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brother's Gun Was Used in Shooting of O.C. Boy, 4 : Accident: The revolver was stolen in a Cypress robbery. Police arrest the teen-age sibling. NANCY WRIDE and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anglos Rank Highest in Home Ownership : Census: Data shows that possession of a dwelling is becoming an elusive goal for California baby boomers of all ethnic groups. KEVIN RODERICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neither Side Views Decision as Final Victory or Defeat : Reactions: Rights activists voice concern and anger while police supporters express cautious relief. PATT MORRISON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : New Squad to Target Nazi War Criminals
Neither Side Views Decision as Final Victory or Defeat : Reactions: Rights activists voice concern and anger while police supporters express cautious relief. PATT MORRISON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Soviet Foreign Minister Is Upbeat on Mideast Peace : Diplomacy: Bessmertnykh, on historic visit to Israel, says a resumption of relations with the Jewish state is 'very close.' KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 75-Year Term for Attacks on Japanese Reuters
Energy Dept. Agrees to Pollution Penalty : Environment: Agency will pay fine for delay in cleanup of toxic byproducts, radioactive waste at Fernald, Ohio, nuclear plant site. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allies, Iraq Negotiating Security for Key Kurdish City : Refugees: Baghdad has pulled back some troops from Dahuk, reducing tensions, U.S. Army says. From Associated Press
Pope in Portugal to Give Thanks to Virgin of Fatima for 'Special Protection' Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW HAMPSHIRE : House OKs Creation of a Rights Holiday From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Mandela Verdict Expected Next Week
Insurance Firm Operations Cut by Garamendi DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB and KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Contest for Soviet Space Trip Canceled From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Brown Attacks Funding of No-Fault Ads KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOREIGN SERVICE : A True Professional Is Envoy to Britain WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maine Shuts Operations, for a Day Associated Press
Sheriff Gates Guilty in Contempt Case MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : MAINE : N-Plant Handled Fire Well, NRC Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor Presents a 'Doomsday' Budget for N.Y. : Cities: Proposal would turn off streetlights, idle workers and close libraries, clinics and a zoo. It also would boost taxes. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudis Reportedly Shift Stance on Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: Five other Arab nations are also said to be ready to join peace conference, boosting Baker plan. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Bystanders Are Not Indicted : Police: Reiner says the officers violated no criminal statutes. But he will send the case to the U.S. attorney, who could charge them under federal civil rights laws. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contempt Ruled in Jail Releases : Courts: O.C. Sheriff Gates is found guilty on 17 counts tied to his overcrowding furloughs. The judge then lectures foes of Measure J--and county supervisors. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Soviet Emigre Is New U.S. Poet Laureate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : KENTUCKY : Governor's Wife Pulls Out of Race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marine Who Left Post Gets Discharge, Suspended Sentence From a Times Staff Writer
Studies Yield New Hope for Transplant Patients : Medicine: Protein research may lead to more effective drugs for those suffering from autoimmune disorders. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : CANADA : Sikh Convicted in Bombing at Airport
Panel Sets Math Standards for 'Nation's Report Card' From Times Wire Services
Chicagoans Line Up 15 Rows Deep for Parade Honoring Gulf Veterans From Associated Press
South Korea's Ruling Party Rams Through 2 Reform Bills : Asia: The main opposition says it will stage nationwide rallies to denounce the government and may boycott National Assembly sessions. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Dept. Reviewing Cavazos' Travel : Ethics: The former education chief's possible improper use of 'frequent flier' bonuses to pay for his wife's trips has come under scrutiny. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Firm Operations Cut by Garamendi DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB and KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fear Returns to Border Town as U.S. Pulls Out : Iraq: Scarcely 48 hours after American troops withdrew from the south, Safwan is being pulled back under the control of Baghdad. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Percentage of State's 'Traditional' Households Falling, Census Finds KEVIN RODERICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ambitions Hinder Wilson, Brown Says : Politics: Assembly Speaker says the governor is too concerned with how positions will affect his future. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
New Bankruptcy Filings in Southland Set a Record : Economy: The surge suggests that the recession is hitting the area harder than previously believed. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Complains of Persistent Congressional Meddling : Government: President accuses lawmakers of trying to gain power at expense of White House. Stance could worsen his relations with Capitol Hill. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Block Defends Force Shown in Tape of 1986 Jail Riot DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Test-Tube Zoos May Hold Key to Species' Survival : Breeding: Researchers are trying to save endangered animals by controlling their genetic makeup. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
New Violence Reported in the Soviet Caucasus : Ethnic strife: A Communist official narrowly misses death. Nine soldiers are ambushed, and an Armenian village is attacked. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shootings Blamed on 'Vicious Cycle' of Guns : Gangs obtain weapons to carry out crime and fearful residents buy them to protect themselves. The availability usually harms the innocent, police say. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEFENSE : Cream of Soviet Military Is Flowing North : After pulling out from Central Europe, the Kremlin fortifies its flank facing Finland, Norway and Sweden. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lotteries Fuel New Networks of Gambling ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Europe's Humpty Dumpty : In Yugoslavia, ethnic nationalism has been carried to extremes. People say they couldn't put the country back together even if they wanted to, which they don't. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Acquitted of Abetting Ill Wife's Suicide ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sen. Kennedy Denies He Knew of Pending Case From Associated Press
Storms, Disease Add to Misery in Bangladesh From Reuters
BUSINESS
First Capital Rose Fast, Sank Faster : Company Used High-Risk Bonds to Grow--but Bottom Fell Out KATHY M. KRISTOF and VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS, Kristof reported from Los Angeles and Zonana from New York
British Firm Agrees to Buy M D Pharmaceutical Inc. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stock in Irvine's NEC Zooms 28% After Analyst's Rave Notice
Wholesale Prices Increase a Modest 0.2% : Economy: The moderate performance of the producer price index in April was expected in the face of a recession. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulator Puts His Investments in Blind Trust : Ethics: The comptroller of the currency took the step after questions were raised about the propriety of his heavy trading in junk bonds. From Reuters
Chairman Steps Down at Korn/Ferry International
Top Corporate Chiefs Foresee a Slow Recovery : Recession: Members of the Business Council are gloomier than the Administration, but they do expect a rebound near the end of this year. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miller Plans to Test a Lighter Lite Beer Associated Press
Dow Down 50.98 as Bond Rates Rise on Wave of Rumors TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico's Stock Market Sets Record, Then Fades From Staff and Wire Reports
Bush May Let Some of State's Oil Be Exported : Energy: Smaller drillers are reportedly pushing for sales of California heavy crude to Asia. Such transactions have been restricted by law. From United Press International
Drexel Files Plan to Give Creditors Most of Its Assets : Bankruptcy: The reorganization plan would put $2 billion in a trust to pay debts. Left behind would be a small firm with 20 employees. VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Maker Will Replace 1,836 Faulty Saturns : Automobiles: General Motors says the damage from bad coolant is too extensive to repair. The replacement effort is an industry first. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney's Plan for Property Angers Anaheim Company : Development: Odetics Inc. issued a terse statement in response to the proposal to build a parking lot on the block. KEVIN JOHNSON and MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Top Teamster Officials Linked to Mob, Court Investigator Says BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
McDonnell Suffers Another C-17 Setback : Defense: Mishap with a huge tool used to build the jet is another example of the firm's "lack of discipline," a Pentagon official says. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Not Only Her Style Is Different : Betty Okino's Movements Have Flow of a Ballerina, but Her Family's Trip to the United States Was Anything but Smooth MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Ventura Falls to Cypress in Softball, 6-0
SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Finishing Touch Helps Marina Gain a Sweep MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Aztecs Hope to Become Rugby Champions Once Again : Rugby: Ex-SDSU players are nucleus of Old Mission Beach Athletic Club team. DANA HADDAD, TIME STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS : Barkley and 76ers Win Mind Game, 99-97 From Associated Press
Vulgarity at SDSU Ballgames Isn't Right
BOYS' SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Royal Sweeps Notre Dame to Open Title Defense
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Beat Braves in Battle of Leaders DAN HAFNER
City's 2 Quarterfinal Track Meets to Undergo Consolidation in '92 MIKE GLAZE
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : A Rarity: Stewart Put on Disabled List Associated Press
No Draft for Keefe; He'll Stay at Stanford From Staff and Wire Reports
Clayton, Sharts on List for Award
Moore Wins Street Stock Main Event at Ventura PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAILING : Semifinals Prove to Be One-Sided RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Esperanza's Perfect Record Remains Intact
Mission Bay Pair Beats Centurions JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Howard, Ward, Peterson Join Team
Murray's Homer Makes Ojeda a Winner at Home BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mattingly Makes a Difference DAN HAFNER
In Sailing, Just Skip the Allegiance DAVE DISTEL
Slumping Orioles Face Sizzling Mariners PETER SCHMUCK, BALTIMORE SUN
Iowa Stunner: Nunn Stopped : Boxing: For Toney, a baseball field in Davenport is a hitter's park as he stops previously unbeaten IBF middleweight champion in the 11th round. From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Griffin Hurt While Helping Worker BILL PLASCHKE
Costa Mesa's Schwartz Wins Four-Lap Main Event
Joyner's Slam Is Grand in Angels' 12-2 Victory HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Segota Achieves Goals: Respect and a Victory : MSL playoffs: Veteran gets two goals and two assists to help Sockers beat Cleveland in Game 1, 8-4. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Valenzuela on 6 Mounts in Return BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Howe's Return Puzzles Parker HELENE ELLIOTT
Expos' Walker Does It All in Victory Over Padres : Baseball: Montreal outfielder hits two, including game-winner in the 10th. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cayard, Davis Are Matchless in Semifinals : Sailing: Il Moro di Venezia to meet New Zealand in today's championship. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Crespi Misses Chance for Title With 13-13 Tie BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Borg Deserved a Nicer Story
Additional Memories of Leon Patterson
Did Port Deserve to Be the Scapegoat?
Cheers for Ryan, Jeers for Rickey
Add Another Statistic to Chamberlain Career
Hamilton, Strawberry Hear From the Fans
He Burns Them on Both Ends : Lakers: Worthy not only scores 36 points, he holds Golden State's Mullin to 13. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did Port Deserve to Be the Scapegoat?
Agoura's Stelle Sets Swim Mark
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
SUNSET LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Twists, Turns Go Ocean View's Way in 10-4 Victory ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ryan Is All Class; Rickey Is Mostly Brash
Mission Viejo Girls Defend Their Title : Swimming: San Marino boys win, marking first time since 1969 that an Orange County team fails to take first at 4-A meet. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Shoemaker Will Be All Right TOM CALLAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST
Playing Kelly Hrudey Was Correct Choice
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Sprinters Advance by Different Routes : Prep track: Canoga Park's Edington, North Hollywood's Posey follow divergent strategies to gain City Section semifinals. MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Defeats Ventura for Record 41st Victory
CSUN Pair Receive Volleyball Honors
Rickey Takes It in Stride : Baseball: New all-time stolen-base king didn't mind sharing the thunder on the day he broke Lou Brock's record. MARK MASKE, WASHINGTON POST
Weighty Question to Ponder : Horse racing: Unbridled's trainer asks why Grade I races aren't all run under the same allowance conditions. PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
GOLF ROUNDUP : Springer Bounces Into Lead With Birdies From Associated Press
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Garrido Wins His 700th Game as Titan Baseball Coach
TODAY'S PREP TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS : Esperanza Boys Begin Quest for Third Consecutive 3-A Title
SOUTHERN SECTION 3-A DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Laguna Hills' Penny Edges Roberson STEVE PRATT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
North Stars End Reign of Oilers : NHL playoffs: Bobby Smith's third-period goal sends Minnesota on its improbable way to the Stanley Cup finals. From Associated Press
Master's Beats Odds, Advances With Win : College baseball: Mustangs follow loss by beating Christ College, 9-4, and must defeat Azusa Pacific twice for title. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WAC Axes Basketball Tournament Prelim
Gillen Helps Laguna Hills Win Easily
NBA PLAYOFFS : The Building of the Blazers : Western Conference: Portland's team came together through some smart trades and some interesting draft choices. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : USDHS Rallies for Big Win Over La Jolla
SOUTHERN SECTION 2-A SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Laguna Hills Expects Challenge from Walnut CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Rallies to Win Playoff Opener STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roundup
ORANGE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Valencia Rallies in Seventh, Knocks Anaheim Out of Playoffs STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Griffith Joyner's Retirement Leaves Her Longing for More MAL FLORENCE
PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Pitcher Gets No-Hitter
ROUNDUP : Lugo's Pitching, Wyckoff's Quickness Put Capistrano Valley Into Playoffs TOM BIRSCHBACH
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Burbank Secures Foothill Title
Channel Islands Secures Playoff Berth With Win DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cycling From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHERN SECTION 2-A TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS : Garden Grove's Bernstein Proves Twice That Looks Are Deceiving KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Here's One Program That Hasn't Been Cut
HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING : San Marino Breaks Lock of Orange County CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Additional Memories of Leon Patterson
MOTOR RACING INDIANAPOLIS 500 QUALIFYING : Show Begins With Four Laps of Pressure SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Gold Mine Still Just a Parking Lot MELVIN DURSLAG
Cheers for Ryan, Jeers for Rickey
State CIF Panel Makes No Decision in O.C. Releaguing Appeal : Prep sports: Committee hears testimony opposing Catholic schools' admittance to public leagues. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUNIOR COLLEGE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BASEBALL REGIONAL : Uphill Battle by Pierce Falls Flat as Desert Posts 12-7Victoryin1stRound BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Nothing Handsome About His Lot in Life EARL GUSTKEY
Dismore Injured in Fiery Crash in Indianapolis Practice Session From Associated Press
Swimmer Ward Ready for Her Next Challenge : 3-A finals: Trabuco Hills senior, who won the 200 freestyle the past two years in the 2-A finals, will face tough assignments tonight at Belmont Plaza. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unbridled, Farma Way on Spot at Pimlico BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG WEST TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Bracey's 100-Meter Record Is Bittersweet MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Scott Helps Lakers Beat Warriors' Rap, 115-112 : Game 3: Golden State talks big before game but cools off after Run DMC's introductions. L.A. takes a 2-1 edge in the second-round series. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Stich Upsets Edberg at Hamburg From Staff and Wire Reports
Campbell Hall Hires Palarz as Basketball Coach STEVE ELLING
Former Ranger President Involved in Shooting From Staff and Wire Reports
Magic Joins Gretzky and McNall in Ownership of Preakness Entry Associated Press
Hip, Hip, Hooray for Downey Column
Antelope Valley Wins Golden League Title JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SURFING HUNTINGTON BEACH OPEN : Stacked Heat Doesn't Slow Down Budroe MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Playoff Snub Leaves Cal Lutheran Stunned MIKE HISERMAN
HOME & GARDEN
DECORATING ADVICE : Take Your Beige Kitchen to the Tropics CARLETON VARNEY
A Slick Solution to Slippery Staircase Problem JOHN MORELL
CLIPBOARD : New Home News
FURNISHINGS : Acquiring Minds Want Tasteful Displays : There are limits to successfully integrating interior design and collectibles. Should they be grouped or separated? DAN LOGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now, Here's a Know-It-All Who Doesn't Act Like One PATRICK MOTT
LOG RHYTHM : Trend: Today's spacious, custom-built log homes have come a long way since the drafty, one-room structures of yore, as one former Orange County couple can attest. DAN LOGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Remember: Tulips Are Better Than One JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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