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What happened on May 15, 1991
NEWS
2nd Employee Says Planner Harassed Her NORA ZAMICHOW and LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Decoy Marines Finally Hit the Beach--in Bangladesh : Cyclone: Pendleton troops who fooled Saddam Hussein mount a massive relief effort. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Nursery School Nightmare ROBIN ABCARIAN
Public Voices Anger Over Health Care IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson OKs Measure Providing Tax Break for Solar Energy Firm PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nominee's Rise, Fall, Rise Traced to His Total Loyalty DAVID LAUTER and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Korea Protesters Show No Sign of Letup : Unrest: March for slain student draws 50,000 opposed to President Roh. They vow to continue efforts. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada Regrets Giving Iraqi Envoy Residency : Diplomacy: But officials deny that Washington had any role in allowing the move by Mohammed Mashat. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panels Reject Moves to Block Trade Talks : Congress: Attempts to halt Bush's fast-track authority in bargaining with Mexico and other nations are defeated. Bitter floor fight expected. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measure J Beaten Badly in Stinging Defeat for Gates : Election: O.C. voters reject jail tax by nearly 3-1 margin, leaving no funds to correct overcrowding. Sheriff vows to bring issue to the ballot again. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hahn May Prevent Panel From Disciplining Gates RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. and Iraq Reportedly OK Security Plan STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Nominates Security Adviser Gates as CIA Chief : Intelligence: The appointee failed to win Senate confirmation for the post in 1987. The President says he has 'no qualms' about reopening the Iran-Contra affair. JAMES GERSTENZANG and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Payment to End Hedgecock's Legal Saga RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commission to Appeal Ruling on Gates' Status SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rail Death Toll Up to 42 in Japan Associated Press
ECONOMICS: A FREE-TRADE ACCORD WITH MEXICO? : Key Vote Due on Controversial Issue
Assembly OKs Bill Allowing Job Leave for Care at Home Jerry Gillam, Times staff writer
World IN BRIEF : HONDURAS : U.S. Copter Crash Kills 2, Injures 1 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PARENTAL HEADACHE NO. 4 : Cranky Care-Giver Makes Kids Unhappy ROBIN ABCARIAN
World IN BRIEF : SWEDEN : Terrorist Who Fled Prison Recaptured From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Governor Rejects Democrats' Budget Plan : Government: Wilson says their proposal to erase up to $14 billion of the deficit relies too heavily on tax increases and too lightly on cutbacks. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Views West Bank on Jordan-to-Israel Drive NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technique Blocks AIDS-Type Viruses From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Vatican Punishes Liberal Theologist From Times Staff and Wire Reports
5 Kuwaiti Activists Arrested for Hanging Up Welcome-Home Signs TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letter Carriers Honor Hero Who Rescued Driver Associated Press
2 Men Jailed After Brawl on Airliner From United Press International
Sentencing Delayed for Two Linked to Noriega United Press International
Raiding the Closets of Rich and Famous to Help the Needy : Charity: Celebrity Knick-Knacks makes a business of being a liaison service between celebrities and charities. RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : ETHIOPIA : U.S. Coalition Will Push Famine Relief From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Playing the Name Game L.A. Style ROBERT A. JONES
Communists Celebrate Nepal Victories : Elections: Katmandu goes Marxist but moderates lead in countryside voting. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trained Nannies Aren't Cheap ROBIN ABCARIAN
Rape Case Eyewitness Heard No Screams : Crime: A guest said he briefly looked out a Kennedy mansion window and saw two people lying together. Police release 1,500 pages of interviews. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Separate Trials for 4 in King Beating LOIS TIMNICK and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Alabama Man Is First Sentenced to Death Under Federal Drug Law From Associated Press
AIDS Found Altering Single Women's Sex MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winnie Mandela Is Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republican Lewis Wins Seymour's Vacant State Senate Seat : Ballot: GOP, in winning two other special elections, defeats Patti Garamendi, wife of state insurance commissioner. Orange County voters reject tax measure aimed at raising money for new jails. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Mother, Daughter Slain; 1 Wounded
BOOK REVIEW : Alan Freed: Rock 'n' Roll 'n' Hype : BIG BEAT HEAT Alan Freed and the Early Years of Rock and Roll by John A. Jackson , Schirmer Books/Macmillan $24.95, 416 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SCENE ON THE STREET : The Hole Story SYBIL BAKER
Discovery of Tomb May Overturn Mayas' Image : Archeology: Researchers in Guatemala say findings may show war ruined once-peaceful civilization. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Just Like Home? : Almost Anyone Can Offer Family Day Care, but Quality Is Hard to Monitor ROBIN ABCARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cannon Fodder : Politics: Columnist, who covered Ronald Reagan as governor and President, will dissect those years today at an authors luncheon in Irvine. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Easily Wins Vacant Senate Seat : Election: Conservative assemblyman swamps two opponents in 35th District. GOP already looking for candidate to take his place. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clipboard : The Seal Beach Inn And Gardens KATHIE BOZANICH
A Tale of Two Tenants : One May Have to Move Out While Other Stays On as 'Guest' BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Poets Look Past Horizons to Sun, Moon, Stars JACK SMITH
1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Yosemite Rafting Accident Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Three Rs and an S--for Spanish : Elementary schools across the U.S. are adding foreign languages to regular studies. Parents want to give their children equal footing with those in Europe and Japan. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Official Upbeat on His Moscow Trip DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING IT WORK : Unrealistic Expectations Might Be the Real Problem SHERRY ANGEL
Homeless Boy's Life a Series of Moving Days, Schools : Children: This year a million youngsters will spend at least some nights without shelter in a normal dwelling. RON HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drawing on the Gilded Life of Pre-Revolutionary Russia : Graphic arts: An exhibit of political posters, menus, advertisements, book covers and placards shows a Russia that hasn't been seen since 1917. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiring Study Finds Strong Anti-Black Bias SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carving Out a Special Place in the Market : Decor: Costa Mesa firm specializes in everything from a hand-shaped 200-ton stone fountain for a hotel to smaller items for the living room. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impotents' Group Helps Couples Revive Sex Lives : Meetings at Hoag Hospital let couples know that the problem can be overcome. SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Queen Begins U.S. Visit Amid Toasts, Pomp GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Someone's Been Lying in Hall's Water Bed : Invention: In the early days, it hardly made sense to sue small-time dealers for patent infringement. But by 1985, 4 million units were sold annually. KATHERINE CORCORAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Vicious Blending' of Fact and Fiction
A Sickness in American Society
Doomed Horses Have Feelings Too
SPORTS
Greg Oravetz Drops in Tour Du Pont JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Gross Makes Bid to Keep His Job BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : PADRES UPDATE : Abner Wonders Whether He Will Get Another Opportunity BOB NIGHTENGALE
ANALYSIS : Youthful Celtics Must Step Forward ALAN GREENBERG, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Corso to Coach Canadian Team
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Hansel Tries Again, This Time in Preakness BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Worst Enemies Defeated MIKE DOWNEY
It Takes a Thief, Not a Debutante, to Steal MELVIN DURSLAG
Baumblatt to Miss Playoffs BRIAN MURPHY
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Vincent to Players: Do Not Retaliate HELENE ELLIOTT
Wild-card Roundup STUART MATTHEWS
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Smith Improves to 5-1 as Pirates Beat Astros DAN HAFNER
Strained Muscle Sidelines Ryan in Rangers' 8-1 Win Over Tigers From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jelen Beats Agassi in 1st Round From Staff and Wire Reports
Cycling From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Santa Ana Board Approves Cuts in Junior, Senior High Athletics BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Granada Hills Reaches Final in Volleyball KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Apple Proves Mealy as Radio Show Loses Its Bite JERRY CROWE
Cycling From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : One Run Stands Up for Thousand Oaks
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Wild-card Roundup
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Herazo Sets National Walk Mark
Colleges From Staff and Wire Reports
Aztecs Might Be Perfect Hosts for WAC Meet DANA HADDAD
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Stelle One-Ups Nemesis in 4-A Backstroke Final BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bolton Helps Boston Win Battle of the Sox, 4-1 DAN HAFNER
McCaskill: Nightmare in New York HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parcells Expected to Resign From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Lakers Pull Through in Clinch : Game 5: Campbell has a big fourth quarter as L.A. beats the Warriors in overtime, 124-119, and advances to the conference finals against Portland. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge Reaches Magic Number: 40 : College baseball: Kendrena bolsters Matadors' argument for playoff berth with a 5-2 win over seventh-ranked Pepperdine. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After NCAA Tournament Berth, USC's Raveling Gets New Contract CHRIS BAKER
Campbell Grows Up to Jump-Start Lakers : Western Conference: Childhood fantasy in Forum becomes his job as he comes off the bench to make a difference. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brooks' Slam Might Be Final Knock on Nolte : Baseball: Mets chase left-hander en route to 6-1 victory over Padres. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Unseeded Irvine Stuns Huntington Beach MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunny Hills Has Offense to Back Up Its Pitching MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Music Is Turned Up High : Stanley Cup: Neither the North Stars nor the Penguins expected to be making any noise in the NHL finals. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Success Doesn't Keep Ocean View at Home CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sockers to Be Aired on Cable TV JOHN GEIS
Colleges From Staff and Wire Reports
Vultures Circling at UC Irvine MIKE PENNER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
'THE MOST GIVING GUY YOU CAN IMAGINE' : Breitbard Just Can't Take It : San Diego State: Aztec alumnus can dish out a lot of awards and help. He has had a hand in many things on the area sports scene. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAMS : Still Mired in Legal Problems, Perry Absent From Camp TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giants' Parcells Expected to Resign From Associated Press
Ontario's Perfect Record Doesn't Guarantee Title TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Fountain Valley Defeats Loara in 12th; Rice Strikes Out 22 FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : San Dieguito Puts Squeeze on Poway
NBA PLAYOFFS : WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS : Trail Blazers Eliminate Jazz, Look to Lakers SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cooper, Esquinas Reveal Agreement for Arena Sale
OUTDOOR NOTES : Change in Mexico Offers Hope for Tuna Fishing PETE THOMAS
BOWLING / PBA AT RIVERSIDE : Golf Lesson Is Key to Success for David Ozio DON SNYDER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simone Follows Unbeatable Trend
Women's Tennis
WILD-CARD ROUNDUP : Katella Rallies to Defeat Servite on Briggs' Bases-Loaded Single in Sixth TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witherspoon's 79 Puts Granada Hills in Lead in City Golf STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Releaguing Issue Returned to Section for Discussion : Decision: CIF panel does not find sufficient explanation for allowing Catholic schools to join public leagues. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan's 38 Points, 19 Rebounds Fuel Bulls : Eastern Conference: He takes advantage of 76ers' limping Hawkins as Chicago advances with a 100-95 victory. From Associated Press
Top Basketball Players Called For Duty Against Soviets JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Lutheran Might Strong-Arm Opponents MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Saddleback High Athletes Arrested in Credit Card Theft ELLIOTT TEAFORD and BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hershiser Shoulder Shows No Ill Effect BILL PLASCHKE
Burbank Buoyed by Milestones
Big Bear Lake Offers Cash for Biggest Trout Caught
Missing the Point : Hunting Dogs Know Their Parts; Owners Often Need the Training RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS : San Dieguito Edges Past Patrick Henry
LOS ALAMITOS : Plano Gives Mom an Early Present STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Palisades Blunts Chatsworth's Rally in Semifinals
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
It's Test Time : Education: Thousands of high school students are struggling through long exams to earn college credits. Not everyone says it's a good idea. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police, Fire Unions Back Drug Testing : Labor: Membership expected to approve contract that allows mandatory, random tests in both city departments. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assault Case Involving Cerritos Bridal Party Melee Goes to Jury : Trial: Three men at shower were charged with assault. But a neighbor's videotape shows sheriff's deputies clubbing handcuffed people. Defense says it was police brutality. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : VanderKolk Says She Is Pregnant HUGO MARTIN
The Looming Fight to Fund L.A.'s Schools BILL BOYARSKY
Please Think First, Then Talk : Rep. Dornan's refugee suggestion backfires in a big way
WESTMINSTER : Students See How City Hall Works JON NALICK
LAKE CASITAS : Company to Study Golf Course Effects THIA BELL
Lakeside
Compromise Try Begun on L.A. Budget : Finances: Council, mayor privately discuss ways to close $177-million deficit. Taxes on cable TV, entertainment tickets are central to dispute. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Doctor Group Backs Canada-Model Care LANIE JONES
Fallbrook
ANAHEIM : Car Hits Man After Driver Is Stricken HENRY CHU
ANAHEIM : City, Builder Agree to Negotiate Dispute LISA MASCARO
OJAI : Consultant Hired to Study Unification THIA BELL
VENTURA : Contract OKd for Pier Businesses MACK REED
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : San Juan Gateway Project Approved LEN HALL
MOORPARK : District Urged to Teach Moral Values GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Silencing School Music Programs: A Sour Note PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is an Orange County writer.
COUNTYWIDE : Government Honors Texaco for Rescue KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
Burbank Man Arrested in Apartment Bomb Hoax
Ex-Gulf War Briefer Foresees Fall of Saddam DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Council Scolds Hotel Over Unpaid Taxes SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Election Returns
Bilingual 911 Dispatchers to Get Boost in Salaries
CYPRESS : Applicants Sought for Festival Booths
Man Posing as Courier Takes $219,000 in Heist
CAMARILLO : Rig, Load Worth $200,000 Stolen CAROL WATSON
EQUITY WATCH : Flights of Fancy?
Trustees OK School Layoffs, Brace for Debate on Clinic GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carwash Backers Say Mini-Mall Better Than Nothing DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driven to Be the Best, 2 Are Honored by the RTD JOHN H. LEE
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Pacifists and Mideast War
Pacifists and Mideast War
Brady Gun Bill Passes in House
Afghanistan
Brady Gun Bill Passes in House
Brady Gun Bill Passes in House
Small Town Pays Big Price to Battle Jail : Santa Paula: The city of 25,000 expects to spend $90,000 on legal expenses in its lawsuit against the county. VIVIAN LOUIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Skin Cancer Month
VENTURA : Man Admits Posing as Army Officer MACK REED
The Second Time May Be the Charm : CIA pick faces tough but not insuperable queries
COUNTYWIDE : District to Explain Water Pump Limits JOANNA M. MILLER
Other Suspects Added to Child Sex Abuse Probe AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Imbalance Is Unmasked
National City
ORANGE : Boy Shot by Brother in Fair Condition NANCY WRIDE
COUNTYWIDE : Today Marks Start of New Fire Season HENRY CHU
COUNTYWIDE : 3 Charities Receive Funds for Homeless JANE HULSE
Little Lotto Results
SANTA ANA : Consultant to Assist Chancellor Search GREG HERNANDEZ
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Gets $439,100 Grant GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Lawyer Hired to Untangle Story of Secret Settlement BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trustees OK Desegregation Plan : Education: A school closure, magnet programs and redrawn boundaries are intended to improve the ratio of minorities. JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE : Bush Honors Foster Children's Group LYNDA NATALI
Abigail S. Davis; 104-Year-Old Ex-Teacher
10 Arrested After Store Burglarized
Lancaster Man Gets 10 Years for Molesting 2-Year-Old Girl JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Left Behind Wants Name Change, Too
Pendleton Marine Wives Tired of Having to Battle for Information on Husbands NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allocation Plan OKd for Housing Grants : Regulations: Distribution of HUD low-income funds approved, despite heated allegations from residents of unincorporated El Modena. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profiles in Courage : Counselor Smooths Way for Children Going From Hospital to Schoolroom LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Ex-Nurse Gets Star Treatment SHANNON SANDS
Planners Recommend High-Density Downtown for Santa Clarita TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Targeting Students With Little English SHANNON SANDS
Supervisors OK Motion on Wide Smoking Ban
COUNTYWIDE : Cancer Society to Hold Benefit Race GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
CLIPBOARD : Air Pollution Penalties
Missing Anaheim Boy Is Safe in Mexico City DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Photographed Molestation Gets 10 Years
Gangs Prompt Dress, Behavior Code at Schools DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Agency Will Monitor Medical Waste : Health: The environmental division is to ensure that the tons of material from small facilities are sterilized before disposal. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Anacapa School Gets a U.S. Blue Ribbon ADRIANNE GOODMAN
Fight Against Mini-Mall at Carwash Site Dropped DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bloody Era of Terror Was Also on Trial : South Africa: Neither blacks nor whites can escape blame for the violent times--including Winnie Mandela. But she also endured crushing burdens because of who she is. ANTHONY HAZLITT HEARD, Anthony Hazlitt Heard is the former editor of the Cape Times, in Cape Town, South Africa
Obituaries
FILLMORE : Festival to Feature Parade, Rides, Food JANET BERGAMO
Time Runs Out in Meter Thefts : Crime: Couple are arrested on charges of stealing from parking machines. Police say up to $10,000 may be missing. LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Attempts to Buy Encinitas Motel for Homeless : Charity: North County Chaplaincy is negotiating to create housing for migrant and other workers. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Couple Files Suit to Increase Water Allotment : Drought: The action contends that Las Virgenes' rationing plan discriminates against new residents in the West Valley. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Pacifists and Mideast War
Man Says Police Shot Him After He Dropped His Gun JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC SPACES : Cooking Up Miracles in a 'Clean Pot' LINDA BLANDFORD
Korenstein Lashes Out at Bernson's Adviser
Officers' Acquittal Proves Justice Is Biased, Blacks Say : Reaction: NAACP officials criticize the judicial system in the Don Jackson 'sting' case. Long Beach police say morale shot up after the verdict. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sad Farewell for Thai Buddhist Worshipers : Religion: Monk must return to homeland while new temple waits for his replacement. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forget 'Balance of Powers,' Council Has the Authority Ronald M. Sohigian, The following article consists of excerpts from Superior Court Judge Ronald M. Sohigian's decision Monday upholding the Los Angeles City Council's reinstatement of Police Chief Daryl F. Gates. and
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Sheriff's Dept. Sued by Retired Sergeant : Courts: Doug Sparkes, who leaked tape of 1986 jail riot, alleges the department is punishing him for being a whistle blower. He claims he was forced to retire. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City OKs Site for Dumping Dredged Silt From Harbor JOEL BRAND
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Two Seniors Win $1,000 Scholarships
Fire Season Expected to Be Among the Worst : Drought: Vegetation is tinder because of the freeze and March rains. Districts reinforce their crews. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors Distrusted Gates, Vernon Testimony : Lawsuit: They give the reasons for the $3.84-million award to political activist Michael Zinzun. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Land Seized by City Too Costly to Keep? LESLIE BERKMAN
Flack Over Hollywood : Johnny Grant's Show Biz Values Will Fuel Desert Storm Parade SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT MAGU : Reservists Give Old Boat New Life CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
IRVINE : Researchers Get $507,750 Study Grant KRISTINA LINDGREN
Rottweiler Fatally Shot by L. A. Officer
COUNTYWIDE : Applications for U.S. Academies Accepted
Brady Gun Bill Passes in House
El Toro Aviators Fly Right, Says New Commander : Scandal: Pilots obey rules on personal use of planes, air base interim leader insists, but they must be 'more sensitive to perception' of abuses. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Council to Consider Hiring Paramedics KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
Weight of Harris Case Testimony Downplayed : Justice: Convicted killer admitted his guilt to others, deputy attorney general stresses as special hearing ends. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : Dump Dan? But He's the Real GOP : Look at Quayle's 'competitiveness council,' catering to the powerful. What could be more Republican? RONALD H. BROWN, Ronald H. Brown is chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
North Hills Could Make Sepulveda Just a Memory : Neighborhoods: After the western part of the community changed its name, east side residents say they feel isolated and uncertain. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighborhood Sags Under Load of Student Parking : Fees: Many at Cal State Dominguez Hills say they park in residential areas because on-campus costs are too high. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Policeman Cleared in Killing of Unarmed Man : Justice: D.A. rules S.D. patrol officer was legally justified because he had been told the man had a gun. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Coast Plaza Exhibit Is the Toast of the Art World DANA PARSONS
Overcrowded Jails
Long Beach House Chosen for Future Cal State Chiefs LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
National City Couple Put Hopes in Bone Marrow as Both Face Cancer TONY PERRY
Northridge Attorney Falls to His Death
$50 Million in Bonds Sold to Aid Caltech
THOUSAND OAKS : Neighbors Petition to Evict Youth Home PSYCHE PASCUAL
Jury Decides Slaying Was Self-Defense : Courts: Gay-rights activists contend that Anthony E. Diaz was convicted of a lesser charge because the victim was a homosexual. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Rabbits to Continue Getting Care at Park LYNDA NATALI
Museum Returns Carving of Zuni God to Tribe RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Sues Water District Over Rationing
ENTERTAINMENT
ANIMATION REVIEW : Shorts Showcase Japanese Work CHARLES SOLOMON
Coronado Club Faces Day in Court Over Loud Rock JOHN D'AGOSTINO
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Reviews : Mosko, S.F. Players at Bing Theater RICHARD S. GINELL
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Reviews : Fraser Fiddles in an Auto Showroom TIMOTHY MANGAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pigface Casts a Few Pearls at Roxy JONATHAN GOLD
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV RATINGS : Crime Spree Pays Off for NBC LEE MARGULIES
Quotable
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Reviews : Conductor Klas in Philharmonic Debut DANIEL CARIAGA
Dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Big River' Flows From North to South County : Stage: Laguna Playhouse and the Fullerton Civic Light Opera will each stage a version of the musical. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fest Documentaries Focus on Asians in Anglo Worlds KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'The Celts': A Reflection of One Europe : Art: 'The Original Europeans' exhibit deals with a people who brought cultural unity to the Continent four centuries before the Roman Empire. DAVID D'ARCY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Show Reveals Christo's Ideas, but Not Reasons : Art: And the artist's latest project, which involves Southern California, is all but ignored in Southwestern College exhibit. LEAH OLLMAN
TV Reviews : Cather's 'O Pioneers!' on 'American Playhouse' RAY LOYND
TV Reviews : 'Soul of Spain': Not Quite, but an Entertaining Travelogue MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
Art Collector: 'Burial' Plan a Jest From a Times Staff Writer
Noise Problem Ends in Muting of Golden Bear MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Reality TV Glut--It's Unreal! : Television: Cheap to make and potentially lucrative, 'reality' programs are TV's sizzling ticket. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : Mark Heresy's Work Sticks Too Close to Home : His pieces at the Art Loft in Costa Mesa dwell so resolutely on biographical material that he obscures the larger issue. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Reviews : Guitarist Brandon at Ambassador GREGG WAGER
Can Two Columbus Projects Stay Afloat? : Movies: Producers are touting rival films to be directed by Ridley Scott and George Cosmatos. The prize--international backing. JACK MATHEWS
CBS Goes With the Floe : Offbeat Alaska Show Finds Niche STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Than Music Went Into Creation of O.C. Orchestras MARY HELEN BERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What The Critics Say MARY HELEN BERG
Bandleader Arranges a Great Career : Music: Steve Spiegl, whose band performs in Huntington Beach tonight, sells arrangements of his compositions to schools. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Heiner Muller's 'The Task' a Fiery Kafkaesque Collage SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
BUSINESS
Publisher Fired in Page Group Publishing Tiff JOHN O'DELL and JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ventura Entertainment Sells Assets to SCS Music
Continental Airlines Trying to Raise $600 Million in New Capital ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Care Enterprises Posts $166,000 Loss for First Quarter From a Times Staff Writer
Anaheim Hires Lawyer for Talks on Westcot Deal From A Times Staff Writer
California's Aerospace Dilemma
Great American Loss Erases Most of Branch-Sale Gain CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Icahn Apparently Sells USX Stake for Less Than Expected DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel Rejects Bush Plan to Limit Deposit Insurance JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Hot Line Provides Callers Top Deposit Rates in the Nation James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Retooling for Survival : Building: Architects, hard hit by the recession, turn to redesigning plans for new homes to allow developers to lower their prices. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computers, Communications Fusing PAUL SAFFO, PAUL SAFFO is a research fellow at the Institute for the Future in Menlo Park , Calif.
Economists Say Latest Reports Show Recession Bottoming Out OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding a Cure for the Health-Care Crisis JAMES FLANIGAN
Banking Firm Names President in Restructuring : Revisions: West Coast Bancorp is centralizing operations and hopes to put the company on track as a major regional concern. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Life Unit Put Up for Sale : Insurance: The state has already received a $3-billion commitment for the Los Angeles firm from a French investment group, according to one official. JAMES BATES and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Motown Sues to End Accord With MCA : Entertainment: The record company contends that MCA failed to properly promote and distribute its label. ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United to Offer Daily Flights From John Wayne to Denver
STOCKS : Dow Falls 37.57; Bonds Trigger Market Slump From Times Staff and Wire Services
Macintosh Newspaper Ads Inadvertently Feature IBM From Associated Press
Pilot's Publisher Fired in Argument Over Acquisition JOHN O'DELL and JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
First Capital Life Seized as Parent Firm Is Pressed : Insurance: The second-largest failure of a life insurer was precipitated by lenders' attempt to force its holding company into Chapter 11. JAMES BATES and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chrysler Plans Two-Stroke Engine Cars : Automobiles: But the project with Mercury Marine to develop the more efficient power plant still faces obstacles. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Judge Schedules Auction for FundAmerica GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businessland Has Big Loss, May File Chapter 11 : Computer retailer: The San Jose-based company is also considering a reorganization or sale. From Staff and Wire Reports
Cleaning Up Mines in Kuwait : Firms With an Elite Corps of Experts Compete for Deadly Job MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Says FundAmerica Will Have Assets Sold Off GREGORY CROUCH
Stock Offering by Mexico Telephone Company Is a Hit TOM PETRUNO
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