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What happened on May 21, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Making Music, Naturally By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rusefest '91 to Feature New 'Night People' Suite By Dirk Sutro
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : It's Only Raunch 'n' Roll : When Poison tries to be more than a raw and rowdy hard-rock band, its show at Irvine Meadows really gets bogged down. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Director Keeps Things Simple in 'Brighton Beach' : With all sorts of family crises, everything still seems to revolve around Eugene in Neil Simon's comedy at Cal State Fullerton. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photographic Beautification Project By Kristine Mckenna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ABC Snaps Up Another News Pro By Rick Du Brow
Rational Fishing: A Cause That Got Away? By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. THEATER : 'Moonshadow' Casts Different Hue on War : Orange County writer Richard Hellesen opts for a different approach to 'Nam in 'Moonshadow,' which is being staged by SCR. By Pat H. Broeske
Leo Kottke's the Odd Man In : Guitar Virtuoso With an Off-Kilter Humor Is Able to Routinely Sell Out His Concerts By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Literary Group's Co-Founder Quits By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Winners at Cannes : Awards: The Coen brothers dominate this year, taking the Golden Palm as well as the director's prize for 'Barton Fink.' By Jack Mathews
Frida Kahlo: From Cult Figure to Mainstream : Culture: With the tormented Mexican artist's works in demand and four films pending, will we lose Frida? By Sheila Benson, TIMES CRITIC AT LARGE
The Big Winners at Cannes : Movies: Madonna drives the media hordes wild--not a pretty sight. But her 'Truth or Dare' cleans up at box office. By Jack Mathews
A Touch of Class : Grand Opera Hits the Spot for TV Commercials : Advertisers are rediscovering that the music of Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and Catalani can thrill--and perhaps sell--as no other music can. By Walter Price, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Parade of TV Praise for Gulf Warriors, War By Howard Rosenberg
Touchstone Smiles About 'Bob' By David J. Fox
BUSINESS
T-Bill Rates Mixed at Auction: The Treasury sold $9.62... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
STOCKS : Dow Edges Up 5.59 in Light Trading Day From Times Staff and Wire Services
Once High-Flying Air/Space America Takes Last Bankruptcy Nosedive : Aerospace: Collapse that began with canceled 1990 Otay Mesa air show ends with assets of $25,000 to pay $2 million of claims. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
James L. Redman has been elected president and chief...
Arthur and Gail Eldridge have joined Willis M. Allen Real...
Bradley H. Stocks has joined Donovan/Irving Group Inc. as...
Orville L. Freeman, former secretary of agriculture, has...
Thomas Nassif, former ambassador to Morocco, has joined...
James Roherty has been named chief estimator of Ninteman...
Peter Lindsey has been named president of Mail Boxes Etc...
Jamie Valensuela has been named general manager of Rubio's...
Elaine Ashley has been named sales manager of Continuous...
Richard P. Meyst has joined Fallbrook Engineering as a...
Yasha Remarketer has joined the technical management staff...
Charles L. Pedersen has been named head of bank operations...
Eric A. Nelson has been promoted to senior vice president...
William A. Bryan has been promoted to senior vice...
Robert B. Horsman, San Diego National Bank executive vice...
William Stephens III has been appointed to the board of...
David J. Ruml has joined Great American Bank as executive...
James A. Robson has been named general manager of Heritage...
Charles W. (Jack) Giacomini has been named general manager...
Harley Sefton has been promoted to senior vice president...
Julia Baron has been appointed director of administration...
Muizz Hasham has been promoted to vice president of...
Iolani Lozano has been named account assistant at Gale...
First Capital Has Huge Loss, Intends to File Chapter 11 By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Shakes Up Its Prime-Time Program Lineup for Fall Season : Entertainment: In addition to TV's No. 1 show, 'Cheers,' the network is adding six new comedies, two dramas and an adventure series. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Utilities to Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions 20% : Pollution: Southern California Edison and the DWP cite greenhouse-effect evidence. Other industries oppose such a move, but environmentalists applaud the effort. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reebok Gets Its Second Wind : After Losing the Top Spot to Rival Nike, the Sneaker Maker Is Picking Up Speed By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Lets Big Board Expand Sessions to Win Back Trades By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A $90-Million Financial Tremor in the Bay Area By Daniel Akst
A New Revolution in Selling Computers : Retailing: PC manufacturers are seeking and trying alternatives to the traditional dealer network. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PacTel Drops Out of British Venture: The San Francisco... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Five New Bullock's Planned: R. H. Macy & Co., the New... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hoffa Stepson Reportedly Out of Teamsters: Charles... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Time Warner Unit: Time Warner Inc. has created a... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GE Unit in San Jose Wins Japan Licenses: General Electric... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soviets Plan Step to Full Convertibility of Ruble: The... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mortgage Rate Index Falls: The monthly median annualized... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan Ready to Give Iran Credits: After a 15-year... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Big Bank Merger Proposed: National City Corp. said it has... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bloomingdale's Chief Announces Plans to Retire: Marvin... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IBM Cuts More Computer Prices; Rivals Unveil Units From Times Wire Services
Apple to Trim 1,560 Positions by End of 1991 By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orion Seeks Recapitalization: Orion Pictures Corp. made... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Program for Elderly Homeowners Is Expanded : Credit: Federal Housing Administration lenders will offer 25,000 'reverse mortgages,' which use a house's equity to generate cash for the borrower. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toys R Us Inc.: The Paramus, N.J., retailer said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Major Airlines Offering New Discounts : Travel: The price reductions are in response to fare cuts made by Northwest Airlines over the weekend. By Robert E. Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orion Pictures Corp.: The New York movie company said it... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kmart Corp.: The Troy, Mich.-based discount retailer said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Plan May Help War on Poverty By Harry Bernstein
Chevron Agrees to Oil Venture With Soviets From United Press International
Chicago Law Firm Agrees to Pay Up to $34 Million in Lincoln S&L Case By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LTV Corp. Wants to Sell Aerospace Unit From Associated Press
Greenspan Optimistic About Recession From Reuters
Killer Music Signs Big Names to Do Product Jingles By Bruce Horovitz
AME Inc. in North Hollywood won a $467,427 contract from...
Disney Shuffles Its Plans, Cuts Hollywoodland : Entertainment: The re-creation of the famed boulevard in its heyday was shelved because of the proposed Westcot theme park. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
International Trade Compiled by Cristina Lee, Times staff writer
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Costa Mesa Firm Wins Contract for Satellite Equipment Compiled by Cristina Lee, Times staff writer
Child-Care Plans Help Law Firms at Bottom Line : Emergency care: The $20-per-day charge can save a firm the loss of an attorney's time for an entire day. By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Law Firm Reaches Settlement in Lincoln S&L Case : Thrifts: Chicago-based Sidley & Austin agrees to pay up to : $34 million in suits filed by bondholders of American Continental Corp. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Compete for Clothestime Ad Account: Four Los Angeles...
5 Local Firms Make Magazine's List of Best Small U.S. Companies
Alaska Launch Site Awaits Commercial Takeoff By Dean Fosdick, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loan Problems Gouge Bank and S & L Profits : Economy: Seven of the region's nine largest financial institutions end 1991's first quarter with lower earnings than a year earlier. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank TV Firm Lays Off 110 as J. C. Penney Kills Cable Show By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities Firm Seeks a Greater Presence : Trading: Otra wants to supplement its clearinghouse function by also becoming a retail brokerage. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House of Pancakes Wants to Serve Up a Public Offering : Restaurants: Glendale-based IHOP Corp. seeks the revenue to keep bolstering sales, cut debt from a 1987 buyout and overhaul operations. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Company to Act as Consultant for GE Branch
N.Y. Company to Acquire Game Firm in Stock Swap
Energy Investments Firm Faces Restraining Order
Maker of Workstations to Offer Common Stock
Foothill Group Agrees to Sell 100,000 Shares
Fenimore Raises Stake in TransWorld Bancorp
Ruling Postponed on Executives' Immunity
Storage Equities Reports 24% 1st-Quarter Profit Dip
Premier Bank's Profits Rise 30% in First Quarter
HemaCare Reports Loss, Cuts Operating Costs
Live Entertainment Profit Drops Slightly in Quarter
Computer Marketer Loses $185,000 in 4th Quarter
Olson Industries Narrows 1990 Loss to $246,000
3rd-Quarter Profit Rises at Pay-Fone Systems Inc.
Blue Cross Earnings for Quarter Jump 89%
Ventura Motion Picture Loses $167,042 in Quarter
3-D Systems Has Quarterly Net Loss of $2.28 Million
Dick Clark Productions' Quarterly Earnings Triple
Leslie's Poolmart Blames Losses on Store Openings
New Image Cites Sales Drop in 3rd-Quarter Loss
NEWS
Research Funds
Gen. Schwarzkopf
Gen. Schwarzkopf
Overcrowded State Prisons
Overcrowded State Prisons
Overcrowded State Prisons
Overcrowded State Prisons
Free Trade With Mexico
Free Trade With Mexico
Job Training Funds
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL: THE 1991 RACE : Four seats will be contested in the City Council runoff election on June 4. Today, Bob Gay and Rita Walters, the two candidates for Council District 9, sound off on the issues. : System Can Work if City Hall Pays Attention : Make the care of human life a priority, embrace the basic requirement for dignity and security in our surroundings. By Rita Walters
Funding Our Future
Public Must React Now on Pipeline
Report Ignores Facts on Bernson
Record Set Straight on Wonder Dog
Dole Outlines New Red Cross Blood Testing By Linda Roach Monroe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tanker's Crash, Spill Close Highway Lanes From Times Wire Reports
Quayle Seeks More U.S. Sales in Japan; Tokyo May Ease Ban on Rice Imports From Associated Press
4 Prisoners, 7 Guards Die in Sudan Desert Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON D.C. : Bush Still Curtailing Exercise, 'Feels Fine' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Youth Kills 1, Wounds 2 at School After Feud Associated Press
House Votes to Slash Missile Defense Funding Despite Veto Threat From Associated Press
Michael J. Joseph; Survivor of Titanic Sinking
George Armstrong Custer III; Descendant of Famed General
Sholom D. Comay, 53; Head of American Jewish Committee By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buying a Landmark Takes Cash, Patience Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Contractor Charged in Slaying Plot From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World Report on the Pacific Rim
3 in King Beating Say They Feared for Lives : Police: The detailed account of the incident is contained in a 314-page LAPD Internal Affairs report. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Tell Panel of Anger at Police Conduct By Sheryl Stolberg and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Guns Add Horror to Car Thefts : The taking of vehicles by armed robbers is rising, making up 6% of those stolen last year in Los Angeles. Some victims were killed. By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
170,000 Iraqi Children Face Death, Health Study Finds By Nick B. Williams Jr. and Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. Creates Damages Fund for Billing Iraq By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Official Resigns, Alleges Cover-Up on MIAs : Military: He sees an effort to 'bury the whole mess out of sight and mind' as U.S. seeks better Hanoi ties. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. African Panel to Study Return of Land to Blacks : Reform: The new commission will only make recommendations, but it marks a government retreat. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emigration Law Passed by Soviets : Travel: Measure gives virtually all citizens the right to go abroad freely. The action is expected ultimately to bring the lifting of U.S. trade and tariff sanctions. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walesa to Israel: Forgive Polish Anti-Semitism By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deficit Seen Likely to Deepen Cuts in Service : Budget: Wilson's $7-billion plan to boost revenue is as far as he intends to go, finance director says. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Floyd's Years of Frustration Finally End By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPITOL JOURNAL : Public Gets a Peek at GOP Back-Room Spat By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Law Requiring Helmets for Motorcyclists By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Discipline Systems Held Inadequate to Protect Public By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Red Cross Outlines Speed, Safety of New Blood System By Linda Roach Monroe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desert Tortoise Springs Back : Ecology: The March rains made the desert a lush carpet of grass and flowers for the first time in six years. It is a gourmet's delight for the animals. By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE WINNER IS . . . : Several stock analysts have guessed... By Chris Woodyard and Anne Michaud
WAVE OF THE FUTURE: The San Francisco-based law firm of... By Anne Michaud and Chris Woodyard
IT'S ONLY A COLUMN: Syndicated humor columnist Calvin... By Chris Woodyard and Anne Michaud
Angels Sign Valenzuela to 1-Year Deal By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMPUS CRIME: If your car gets stolen from the UC Irvine... By Chris Woodyard and Anne Michaud
COLUMN ONE : Guns Add Horror to Car Thefts : The taking of vehicles by armed robbers is on the increase in Southern California. In some incidents, victims have been killed. By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxins Found Underground in Fullerton By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Million May Starve in Embattled Horn of Africa From United Press International
Violence Rampant as India Starts Voting : Elections: The official death toll for the first of three days of balloting is at least 38. Turnout is just 50%. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACE RELATIONS : Asian-Americans Find Being Ethnic 'Model' Has Downside By Jennifer Toth, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POLITICS : Denver May Elect First Black Mayor : Personalities, not racial tensions, drive 7-way contest. By Brad Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
70 Die, 1,000 Hurt as More Storms Batter Weary Bangladesh : Relief effort: U.S. task force is given diplomatic status. There is no word on how long it will stay. From Associated Press
Quayle, in Japan, Complains to Leaders About Poor Sales of U.S.-Made Cars From The Washington Post
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Attackers Kill Two Journalists in Jungle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : U.S. Suspends Aid Over Human Rights From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : CUBA : Bush Calls for Better Civil, Human Rights From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Roh Meets Advisers as Unrest Continues From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SAUDI ARABIA : Computer Blamed for Patriot Failure From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : TAIWAN : 15,000 Stage Protest Against Regime From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kohl Presses U.S. for More Aid to Soviets : Diplomacy: Germany is determined to play a major role in world affairs, he says. By Doyle Mcmanus and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Soviet Air Traffic Controllers Call Off Their Strike From Reuters
Foes Try to Thwart Yeltsin Presidential Victory : Soviet Union: The republic's Communist Party is hoping to force a runoff in the election. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Asks Kuwait to Keep Its Trials Fair : Justice: Mild displeasure is expressed over the military tribunal's proceedings. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf Naval Lesson: Need for U.S. Control : Military: A British expert says the war showed the desirability of American operational authority over allied warships. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watergate Book Blames Break-In, Cover-Up on Dean From Associated Press
Student Loan Program Called a Failure : Education: A Senate panel finds the plan to be 'riddled with fraud and abuse.' Losses from defaults are about $2.7 billion annually. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Payments to Indians Held Millions Short From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : State Police End Robb-Linked Probe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW HAMPSHIRE : Draft Copies of Constitution Found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gasoline Truck Blast in Bronx Kills Five Associated Press
Genetic Cancer Therapy Unveiled United Press International
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Mistrial Cancels Contempt Ruling From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EPA to Auction Sulfur Pollution Permits : Environment: The market approach is aimed at cutting power plant emissions and thereby combatting acid rain. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chippewa Bands Drop $300-Million Treaty Claim Associated Press
Bush Threatens Veto if SDI Funds Are Cut Associated Press
Gen. Schwarzkopf, Sir, Is Knighted by Queen From Associated Press
Court Upholds Curb on Rape Suspects' Defense : Law: Justices hold that states may impose restrictions on defendants' testimony about prior consensual relations with their accusers. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Bus Collision Kills 14 United Press International
Democratic Civil Rights Package Expected to Bar Hiring Quotas From the Baltimore Sun
Judge Denies Access to LAPD Files : King beating: The Christopher Commission is seeking records on four officers. The court rules that release of the material might jeopardize a fair trial. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : HEMET : 2 Small Quakes Jar Riverside County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : 14th Bomb Found Near IRS Building From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman Plummets 9,500 Feet as Parachute Fails Associated Press
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
* Quayles Abroad: Marilyn Quayle sipped sake with... Compiled by VIRGINIA TYSON
Successful Kids Are Best Reward for 'Parents of Year' By Jack Smith
BOOK REVIEW : A Trip Through the World of a Vodou Priestess : MAMA LOLA: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn \o7 by Karen McCarthy Brown\f7 ; University of California Press $24.95, 388 pages By Constance Casey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fighting for a Spot on the List of Causes By Dianne Klein
Cancer League's Cup Runneth Over By Pamela Marin
BREEDING BIRDS : RED-CROWNED PARROT (Amazona viridigenalis)
Tanning's Dark Side Isn't a Peeling : Doctors discuss and show photos of Orange County patients who got much more than burned from sun exposure. By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hero or Heretic? : Peter Duesberg, One of the Country's Top Virus Specialists, Risks Reputation With Theory That HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS By Garry Abrams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duesberg's Ideas--and the Rebuttals By Garry Abrams
A Murder in the Colonies : Books: In researching 'The Strange Death of Mistress Coffin,' author Robert J. Begiebing overturns myths about women of the 17th Century. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power On The Pacific Rim
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Regional Outlook : Now Playing in the Pacific: A Clash of Titans : Washington and Tokyo struggle for economic and military balance in their new post-Cold War roles. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Market Scene : Seeing a Deal, Japan Takes the Thai Tack : The Southeast Asian nation has all the attributes industry hopes for: a large pool of workers, stability and tax incentives. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Insider : 5 Forces Shape Asia Policy : With U.S. goals in the region gone blurry, the Bush Administration and Congress are tugged back and forth by conflicting constituencies. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : America From Abroad : Asians May Like Americans but They Respect the Japanese : A 'McDonaldized' U.S. approach doesn't help in Pacific Rim business dealings, executives say. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Next Step : S. Korea Hindered by Its Self-Image : Region's second-biggest free-market economy could become the France or Britain of East Asia. But first the nation must overcome its pessimism. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Changing Lifestyles : How Three Asian Families Work, Play, Learn and Pray : Meet the Suzukis of Hiratsuka, Japan . . . By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Changing Lifestyles : How Three Asian Families Work, Play, Learn and Pray : Meet the Arellanos of Hagonoy, Philippines . . . By Abby Tan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Changing Lifestyles : How Three Asian Families Work, Play, Learn and Pray : Meet the Chis of Seoul, South Korea . . . By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Who's Who in the Region
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Speaking Of: Protecting the Pacific
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Shoichiro Toyoda: Hands-On Company Man By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Li Ka-shing: From Refugee to Billionaire By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Yoshiaki Tsutsumi: Not Losing the Inheritance By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Chung Ju Yung: Strong-Willed, Self-Taught By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Rong Yiren: Staying Power Pays Off By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Kerry Packer: 'Powerful Mate' Survives By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Wang Yung-ching: Profit vs. the Environment By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Dhanin Chearavanont: Cliffhanger on the Phones By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Jaime Zobel de Ayala: Roots in Aristocracy By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Profiles : 10 Pacific Rim Giants Tread Own Paths to Influence : Liem Sioe Liong: The Successful Immigrant By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Doing Business : How to Succeed in Asia: Don't Blab, Be Patient and Tune In to the Culture By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Briefing Paper : Assessing the Future of the Pacific Rim : A consultant sees worsening Japan-U.S. relations, growing pains for South Korea and strong prospects for Malaysia. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Photo Essay : A Dynamic Region of Growth and Change
POWER ON THE PACIFIC RIM : Culture : How to Make It Big in Business: Coastal Chinese Point the Way : From Shanghai to Taipei, entrepreneurs are reasserting their people's ancient savvy. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Professional magicians don't usually do requests, but... By Steve Harvey
Improving Odds on Blood Safety : Red Cross acts to upgrade testing, tracking
More Than Just Cyclists' Safety : Helmet law protects riders, and a society that must care for the injured
Fairness the Loser in Kuwait : Trial of alleged collaborators mocks claim of due process
COMMUNITY WATCH : Team Work
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL: THE 1991 RACE : South-Central Must Get a Bigger Share of the Pie : The reality we need to address is trash-filled alleys and streets, poor lighting, potholes, graffiti, abandoned cars. By Bob Gay
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Charter Meant to Rein In, Not Encourage, a Meddling Council : The framers wanted a strong police board, one with power to punish chiefs who condoned brutality or corruption. By Steven P. Erie, \o7 Steven P. Erie, a UC San Diego political science professor, is currently writing "Imperial Los Angeles," a study of city's governance from 1880 to 1990\f7
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES: CLASSROOM CONTROVERSY : Debate on Life's Origin Is Really on Philosophies : Scientists don't agree as to how we got here, so why should I be forced to teach that science has all the answers? By John Peloza, \o7 John E. Peloza is a biology instructor at Capistrano Valley High School\f7
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES: CLASSROOM CONTROVERSY : Deviating From the Curriculum Guide Is Wrong : If John Peloza cannot follow the state and district rules, perhaps he should move to a religious school. By Jim Corbett, \o7 Jim Corbett is a social science instructor and adviser to the school newspaper at Capistrano Valley High School\f7
Council to Try to Get Spaulding to Repay Money : Scandal: The council met in private, despite pledges to hold open discussion on the sex harassment case. Attorneys advised the closed meeting. By Leonard Bernstein and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Day's Plan to Whitewash Protest Wall Angers Students By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Off-Roaders' Park Hits Political Wall By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking the Sting Out of the Road : Highway: A community-backed plan calls for covering part of the Interstate 15 corridor down 40th Street, utilizing the decks for parks and other facilities. By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura 17-Year-Old to Be Tried for Murder in Drive-By Slayings By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clowns and Frowns : Entertainment: The circus comes to Ojai and Ventura. Activists protest what they call the inhumane treatment of animals under the big top. By Vivian Louie, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Helps Wright Prevail in GOP Feud : Politics: The Simi Valley assemblywoman keeps a coveted committee seat. The Democratic speaker shows his power. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Convicted of Murder in Party Death By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indians Have Change of Heart Over Dump : Waste: Los Coyotes tribe takes steps to invalidate its lease with a Pittsburgh company for a North County landfill. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black-Clad Nurses Ask County for 4-Day Week : Protest: Mental health workers say they had been promised the change. Officials say technical problems are delaying action on it. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Intersection Where Boy Died Is Studied By Vivian Louie
2 Say They Were Fired for Wearing Union Buttons, File Charge By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attempted-Murder Trial, Arising From Traffic Quarrel, Set for Jury
OXNARD : Police Now Think Train Killed Man By Carol Watson
CAMARILLO : $28,600 in Computer Equipment Stolen By Carol Watson
Suspect in Car Seller's Slaying Is Denied Bail : Courts: Judge says Will Nix, accused of hiring two hit men to kill a former associate who was suing him, poses a danger to the community and is a flight risk. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Motorcycle Rider Injured in Collision By Carol Watson
VENTURA : Gadfly Hit Process Server, Sheriff Says By Mack Reed
COUNTYWIDE : New Bus Contract Draws Protests By Gerry Brailo Spencer
COUNTYWIDE : College Trustees to Discuss Budget Cuts By Jane Hulse
OJAI VALLEY : District Ordered to Study Air Pollutants By Kip Allen
COUNTYWIDE : Sanitation District Picks New Manager By Hugo Martin
THOUSAND OAKS : Class Opens Door to Another World By Stephanie Stassel
COUNTYWIDE : 11 Arrested in Gang Clashes at Festival By Carol Watson
Author of Poison Pen Letters Gets 37-Month Prison Term By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : City Ready to Adopt a New Disaster Plan By Thia Bell
2 Escape Injury as Plane Lands in Field
Annual Cleanup Day Scheduled Saturday
Closing of Only Landfill Threatens North County By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 S.D. Schools Excel at National Science Show By Leslie Keesling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Accuses Sheriff of 'Frolicking' at Substation : Courts: Mother of stabbing victim who died outside facility alleges misconduct by then-Capt. Jim Roache and others. Roache denies being there that night. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Westwood Looks to Recapture Old Aura : Neighborhoods: Despite a weekend rampage by youths, merchants express confidence. They say a new plan can lure back adults who left as the village became a magnet for teen-age crowds. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tip From Cabby Leads to Arrest in Robbery-Murder of Fellow Driver By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Plays a Greater Role in Preserving Mountain Parkland : Environment: Governor is working to maintain open space and increase recreational opportunities along the Santa Monica range. His actions set him apart from Deukmejian. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Husband of Molina Still in Business With County : Government: Despite her campaign pledge withdrawing a $100,000 contract, Ron Martinez's firm is doing the same work--without approval by the Board of Supervisors. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New President Named for Loyola Marymount
Council to Consider a Ban on Handguns
University Awarded Grant for Teaching Sciences
Judge Orders Hearing on Charges of Bias
Prince Backs Korenstein in Race Against Bernson
COMMENCEMENT 1991 : \o7 A weekly roundup of Southland graduation ceremonies.\f7 Compiled by Times researcher Michael Meyers
SCHOOL REPORT : $513,978 Federal Grant Will be Used for Bilingual Education Program By Sandy Banks, \o7 News from the May 20 L.A. Unified School District board meeting\f7
Utilities Announce Plans to Fight Global Warming
CRISIS IN THE LAPD: THE RODNEY KING BEATING : The Internal Affairs Report A Los Angeles Police Department report on the Rodney King beating was obtained Monday by the Times. The 314-page document provides synopses of interviews with witnesses and participants by Internal Affairs investigators. The detailed -- and sometimes conflicting -- accounts yield the fullest telling yet of the March 3 incident. Here are some key passages
Nader Alters Criticism of No-Fault : Insurance: He says industry-backed bill would raise rates for most drivers. Previously, he blasted loss of policyholders' right to sue. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Obituaries : * William E. Wilsoncroft; CSUN Professor Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Men Take Baby Girl--Police Find Body : Crime: Kidnapers grab the 3-month-old child as her mother walks to a store in Orange. The case is similar to a foiled abduction two weeks ago in Buena Park. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Co. Pushes Gypsum Canyon Project : Land-use: Builder lobbies for 7,966-home community in area rather than proposed jail. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Would-Be Victim of Robbery Pierced in Chest With Arrow : Crime: Immigrant says 2 men demanded money. When he said he had none, he was shot point-blank. By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$12-Million Settlement OKd in Pool Accident By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : School Plan to Ease Crowding Weighed By Zion Banks
COUNTYWIDE : MWD Rep Talks on Weathering Drought By Allison Samuels
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airline Performance For March, 1991
IRVINE : Soviet Adviser to Speak at UCI By Kristina Lindgren
IRVINE : UCI Teachers Elected to Sciences Academy By Kris Lindgren
COUNTYWIDE : Steiner to Run for Lewis' Assembly Seat By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Water Rate Hike Is Recommended By John Penner
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Help Sought to Find Robbery Suspect By Elizabeth Howton
LAGUNA BEACH : Woman Fires Shots, Then Surrenders By Len Hall
MISSION VIEJO : Academic Decathlon Targeted in Budget By Terry Spencer
FULLERTON : Outstanding CSUF Professor Is Named By Kristina Lindgren
TUSTIN : Summer Classes for Migrant Children By Shannon Sands
MISSION VIEJO : Youth Activities Contract Endorsed By Frank Messina
ANAHEIM : Home Aid Program Borders Expanded By Lisa Mascaro
SANTA ANA : Commencement Set at Rancho Santiago By Greg Hernandez
LAGUNA BEACH : Man Seriously Hurt in Hit-Run Collision By Elizabeth Howton
ALISO VIEJO : Troops Are Praised to the Skies By Frank Messina
FULLERTON : Water-Violation Hot Line in Place By Erik Hamilton
Report Favors New Government Center : Public services: A county staff document to be presented to the Board of Supervisors concludes that South County residents are spending needless time and money traveling to and from Santa Ana. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex Assault Case at OCC Cleared Up By Elizabeth Howton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measure J Was Defeated in Every City, Certified Ballot Results Show : Special election: The margins varied widely, from more than 10 to 1 in Yorba Linda to less than 2 to 1 in Santa Ana. Only 17.7% of the voters turned out. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armored Car Attack 'Accident'--Fugitive : Crime: 'Catch me if you can,' suspect in shooting allegedly tells a police officer by telephone after refusing to surrender. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa Council Limits Fireworks Sales : Ordinance: The measure allows their use only on July 4, raises the minimum age for purchase and bans sale of sparklers. By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Overturns Ex-Marshal's Bribery Conviction \o7 From United Press International\f7
Pair Convicted in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
Award Made in Jail-Assault Claim : Court: A man who said he was injured while he was handcuffed by a former Anaheim jailer wins $100,000. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Investigate Leads in La Habra Attack By Elizabeth Howton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
40 Students Hold Rally to Protest Dorm Policy at Chapman College : Education: They say the real motivation in requiring on-campus living is that the college is having trouble filling its new multimillion-dollar housing facility. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casting Snake Eyes at Vegas Trip : City Hall: A shopping center convention is 'a junket, a pleasure trip,' one councilman says. By Greg Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Softball Field Fee Schedule Reduced
Motorist Is Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
Ouster of News-Press Publisher Ends Year of Feuding at Firm By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Picus' Drive to Curtail Building Is Not Aimed at Mall : Warner Center: The councilwoman says she doesn't want to block expansion of the Promenade, despite her efforts to delay four major projects. By Carol Mcgraw and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pacoima Cave-In : Laborer Dies, 2 Injured After Trench Collapses By John Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korenstein Is Endorsed by Ex-Candidate : Election: Walter Prince, who came in third in the primary after Councilman Hal Bernson and the school board member, will not be a write-in choice. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Robbery Suspect's Host Proves His Undoing By Jim Herron Zamora
Search Fails to Turn Up Man Who Left Pyramid Lake Picnic, Then Disappeared By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newspaperman Faces Charge on Cocaine
Meeting to Examine Mulholland Park Plan
SPORTS
But He Didn't Sign a Contract for Just a Song By Gene Wojciechowski
Robinson Sets Up a Victory : Angels: Langston gets it in 6-3 decision over White Sox, and Harvey gets the save, but there is help aplenty in between. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS NCAA MEN'S TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS : At Last, USC Makes First Trip to Finals From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP : 5-Under After 9 Holes, Woods Coasts to Title By Martin Beck
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Reardon Relieved After Joining 300 Club From Associated Press
Former Batting Champion Runnels Dies at 63 After Having a Stroke From Associated Press
Triple Crown Ratings By Bill Christine
Gwynn Driving Force Behind Padre Victory : Baseball: Right fielder gets homer, two RBIs as Padres beat Atlanta, 7-3. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mania Moves to Anaheim : Baseball: Angels sign Fernando Valenzuela, who will begin a trip back to the majors at Palm Springs. From Associated Press
Wright Prepares to Get Up to Speed : Indoor soccer: Socker player hoping to overcome injury in time to hurt Crunch in MSL Championship Series. By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Bishop's, Holtville Qualify for Playoffs
Inaba Knocked Out of NCAA Championships
Aztecs Face Old Nemesis Stanford in NCAA Regional Opener By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
NOTEBOOK : PADRES UPDATE : Nolte Says Goodby to Padres By Bob Nightengale
Poway High Puts Lacrosse 'Fluke' Label to Rest By Martin Henderson
Cal Lutheran Player Survives 2 Rounds in NAIA Singles Play
CSUN to Meet Fresno in NCAA Baseball Action By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Europe Takes to WLAF, but Will It Catch On Here? By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Jordan Is MVP in Landslide Vote By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Drivers and for Fans, This Is the Fastest Lane By Jim Murray
NBA PLAYOFFS : Dunleavy: 'We Need Game 2' : Western finals: Laker coach isn't relaxing even though his team has a 1-0 lead over the Trail Blazers. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fernandomania Gets Change of Venue : Baseball: Angels agree to terms with Valenzuela, whose trip back to the majors begins at Palm Springs. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fernandomania Gets Change of Venue : Analysis: Up to their old tricks, the Angels added some age and hope to add to their sagging attendance. By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Game for Gross, Dodgers : Baseball: The starting pitcher yells at Lasorda when he is pulled after four innings in a 4-1 loss to the Astros. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football, One Season at a Time : Education: Willie Jackson is learning disabled, but Pierce College will let him play as long as he's eligible. By John Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Still Is Not Complete at Trial of USC Athletes By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case of the Missing Mario Puzzles Media : Stanley Cup: Will Lemieux play against the North Stars tonight? Just where is he, anyway? By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Is Football Follies, but Owners W-LAFF to the Bank By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Motor Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Quarterback Pagel Is Signed by Rams By Tim Kawakami
USC's Barbara Hedges Named Washington's Athletic Director From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Blazers Move to Patch Up All the Rips \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ruddock-Tyson II Reportedly Back On Again : Boxing: Holyfield's manager says Don King made plans without consulting him. From Associated Press
Richardson Forum Outcome Is Upset, and So Are Lots of People By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Daulton Activated After Exhibition \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hershiser to Pitch Again on Friday By Bill Plaschke
Ontario's Quest for Perfection Defies History By Lonnie White
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Bannister Goes on Disabled List By Robyn Norwood
COLLEGE BASEBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT : Fullerton and Loyola Left Out of 48-Team Field By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Titans Fail to Get NCAA Berth By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amber Parkinson
Rams Look for Head Start by Signing Quarterback Mike Pagel : Football: Team looks to former Cleveland Brown to fill extra roster spot should NFL decide to pass new rule. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION INDIVIDUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS : Woods Remains Hot Long Enough to Win Title By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tim Martin
Saddleback Valley Board Will Consider Cuts in Athletics : Budget woes: Seven programs at four high schools could be eliminated. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eddy Resigns as Softball Coach After Nine Seasons at Canyon High
Munoz Is So Close to Title He Can Taste It : Baseball: Tustin second baseman's weighty goal is a return trip to Anaheim Stadium for the 4-A championship game. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Running, Cycling Down Different Paths : Biathlon: Sue Davis and Kristi Kidwell, former students at Corona del Mar High, don't have much else in common, besides success. By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI's Murphy Hired Full-Time as Assistant Basketball Coach By Robyn Norwood
New Form of Fernandomania Sweeps Angel Clubhouse : Baseball: Only fifth starter Scott Lewis isn't overjoyed with the announcement of Valenzuela signing. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Chapman Softball Players Receive All-American Honors
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