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What happened on April 04, 1992
NEWS
J. William Hayes; Entertainment Attorney
Milton Rackmil; Retired MCA Official Started Decca Records MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United Way's Books Reveal Lavish Spending by Top Officials : Charity: Preliminary audit finds business and pleasure expenses mixed. Orange County officials denounce alleged misconduct. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valve Blamed for Leak at Russian Nuclear Plant Associated Press
Elwood T. Driver; Black WWII Fighter Pilot
New Episode of Tragedy Strikes a Mother's Crusade : Crime: After a son was slain, woman began a cable TV show about drive-bys. Now another son is dead. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buchanan Opens California Drive With Vow to Fight on to Convention : Politics: The Republican rival says his campaign is holding Bush to the party's 'landslide' ideas. He addresses conservative group. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Buchanan Sees California as Battle After War's End From Times Wire Services
Democrats Approve Campaign Reforms : Congress: Measure would limit spending and create public financing. But the legislation is unlikely to become law. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argentina Must Pay for 'Missing' Swede Reuters
Most Alaska Democrats Remain Uncommitted in Caucus Voting DAVID HULEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
President Ford Economist Chosen for Labor Dept. Job Associated Press
Clinton Spots Aggressive, Misleading THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elections : The Battle Of Britain WILLIAM TUOHY
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.N. Libya Vote Frays U.S.-Third World Bonds : Diplomacy: Observers say developing nations are reluctant to be seen as merely rubber-stamping larger powers' actions. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 From Pendleton Rescued After Training Boat Stalls
Bomb Victim's Parents Test Airline Security Reuters
Congress Cuts Down on Some Benefits WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Countdown Begins for Test of Shuttle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Hanged for Drug Dealing Reuters
Creature of the Establishment, Bush Pursues Image as Agent of Change : Campaign: Speech illustrates how White House is pressing argument that President is best positioned to respond to unrest over status quo. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Super Delegates' Seek New Democratic Hero PAUL RICHTER and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Despite Tentative Signs of Recovery, Jobless Rate Remains at 7-Year High : Economy: Nationwide unemployment is at 7.3%, while California's level inches down to 8.5%. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AD WATCH : Clinton Spots Aggressive, Misleading THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversial Yeltsin Aide Gives Up Deputy Post : Russia: The move is seen as an attempt to blunt criticism. Burbulis will retain power, but won't answer to Parliament. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tensions Rise Over Fate of Black Sea Fleet : Commonwealth: Yeltsin threatens to take over the naval force if Ukraine attempts to change its status. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embassies Now Protected, Kadafi Says Associated Press
U.S.-Mexico Talks Support Border Cleanup SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time for a Change
Israelis Seem Ambiguous on Issue of Torture : Prisons: A human rights group finds brutal interrogations increasingly taken for granted. Official guidelines ironically seem to promote acceptance. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Russia Sign 1st Economic Pact Reuters
College Students Argue After Racial Brawl Associated Press
Cougar a Victim of 'Mistaken Identity' Associated Press
Students Rally, Paint Over Nazi Graffiti
O.C. Economic Slump Worst in Two Decades SONNI EFRON and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Sure Winner: Brown 800-Line Funding Idea : Campaign: More than $2 million has come in so far, but the money isn't everything. The calls also generate a list of possible grass-roots backers later. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harris Sues Over Visitor Ban in Final Hours Associated Press
Brown-Clinton Rivalry Takes to Airwaves for All-Out Brawl : Democrats: Each launches nasty attack ads. But the spots are scuttled by the end of the day as both camps cry foul. DOUGLAS JEHL and GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Albania Leader Resigns After Election Loss From Times Wire Services
Tsongas May Rejoin Race If He Gets 15% of N.Y. Vote From Newsday
Baker Changing His Flying Habits : Expenses: The secretary of state is reportedly shocked by the cost of personal trips on military jets and acts to avert criticism. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Execution Appeal Goes to High Court From Times Staff and Wire Reports
12 Miami Jurors Receive Noriega's Case : Courts: The former Panamanian dictator is charged with conspiracy, racketeering and smuggling while aiding Colombian drug lords. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert G. Welch; Steel Industry Spokesman
Allies to Warn Iraq on Buildup Near Kurd Area From Times Wire Services
Many Alaska Democrats Remain Uncommitted in Caucus Voting DAVID HULEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Negotiators Still Deadlocked on Key Earth Summit Issues RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peltason Named as President of UC System LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Doubt Cast on Chinese Leader's Future : Politics: The People's Congress amends Premier Li Peng's annual report, tilting toward reformers in their conflict with conservatives. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wave of Moldovan Violence Kills 4 Policemen, Civilian Associated Press
Huge Yangtze River Dam OKd by China's Parliament : Dispute: Project would be world's largest electricity producer, but would flood scenic Three Gorges section. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Palestinians Slain in Gaza and West Bank From Associated Press
Justices to Review Parental Responsibility Law : Delinquency: High court agrees to decide constitutionality of measure. It makes mothers and fathers liable for their children's criminal behavior. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Northridge 8-Year-Old From a Times Staff Writer
U.S. Regulators to Sell Ailing HomeFed Bank CHRIS KRAUL and TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Paula Kelly; Sang With Modernaires, Glenn Miller BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Renewed Fighting Threatens U.N.'s Yugoslavia Mission From Associated Press
11 Horses Escape Onto Freeway; 4 Killed : Traffic: Some cars are damaged but no motorists are injured in chaotic pre-dawn episode. Stable owner is cited by animal control officers. THUAN LE and NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Rejects Suit to Exclude Textbooks : Courts: Federal jurist finds no evidence school officials were trying to promote 'witchcraft and neo-paganism' by using 'Impressions' anthology. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Latin Poor Turning to 'Pop Tech' : Peasants in South America make meager resources go further by such means as hydroponic gardening, solar stoves and harvesting fog. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Has Lost Track of Airplanes It Owns From Associated Press
U.S. Regulators to Sell Ailing HomeFed Bank CHRIS KRAUL and TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Infertility Doctor Denied New Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
King Was No Threat, Officer Says : Trial: Briseno testifies that the beating incident was 'out of control' and blames his co-defendants. He says he feared the motorist might be shot. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mengele DNA Matches Body's The Washington Post
United Way's Books Reveal Lavish Spending by Top Officials : Charity: Preliminary audit finds business and pleasure expenses mixed. Former president took limousine rides, Concorde flights, Vegas trips. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Is Pressing China to Let Dissidents Leave Associated Press
U.S. Voices Concern Over Reports Syria Jailed Rights Activists
BUSINESS
Del Taco--Not That One--Is Sold : Fast food: About 100 restaurants in the Southeast owned by W.R. Grace & Co. will be sold to Taco Bell. Now the name will belong only to a Costa Mesa-based chain. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OSCAR LETTERS : Feminism and Foster's Character in 'Silence of the Lambs'
B of A Confirms Bid for Sunbelt Savings JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workplace Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Most Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Rocket : Market Overview Highlights of Friday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
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Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Jobless Rate Remains at 7-Year High : Economy: Nationwide unemployment is at 7.3%, while California's level inches down to 8.5%. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Agency to Sell Ailing HomeFed : * Thrifts: Regulators say once-proud San Diego S&L couldn't solve its problems or find a buyer on its own. CHRIS KRAUL and TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
This Encyclopedia Explodes With Sound : * Computers: Britannica, which is moving its electronic publishing unit to northern San Diego County, says the time is ripe for its multimedia reference software. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oscar Letters
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Aims New Antitrust Policy Abroad : * Trade: The change permits the Justice Department to challenge anti-competitive practices in foreign markets. Japan protests. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
Laser Medical Drops Bid for Laser Biotech SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Auto Sales Increase 2.3%, Edging Japanese AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buyer Backs Out of J. M. Peters Deal : Construction: Newport Beach-based company won't be purchased by state's largest home builder, Kaufman & Broad. JAMES GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C & R Files for Bankruptcy Reorganization : Retail: The menswear chain says the action is 'a protective measure' after bankers reportedly refused to stretch out loan repayment. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar Letters
American Mobile Suspends President Pending Probe JAMES F. PELTZ
Possible $10-Million Fraud at Edison MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar Letters
$1.1-Million Contract for Startel Corp.
2 Banks Settle Cardholder Suit for $55 Million : Litigation: Wells Fargo, First Interstate were accused in a class action of conspiring to fix interest rates. Bank of America elects to go to trial. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Where Do We Dispose of These Acronyms? MICHAEL PARRISH
Lettuce Growers See Red : They Say Greedy Grocers Are Hogging Profits, Hurting Sales DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar Letters
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LOS ANGELES : Judge's Order Halts Sale of Church Property
Deputies' Conduct at Party Investigated : Law enforcement: Celebrants reportedly fired dozens of shots into the air at fund-raiser for dismissed fellow officers. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Horses Killed on Freeway After Escaping From Stable THUAN LE and NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allergic Reaction Will Keep Riley in Hospital Longer
ANAHEIM : State Seeks Halt to Canyon Homes Plan TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
CAMP PENDLETON : 4 Military Personnel Rescued Off Coast
ELECTIONS / 20TH SENATE DISTRICT : Roberti Says Assemblyman, Wife Guilty of Smear Tactics MARK GLADSTONE and JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Playing Super Lotto
Something Missing From Campanis' Saga
SAN CLEMENTE : Moratorium Urged on Pier Bowl Plans GREG HERNANDEZ
3 Supervisors Support Mobile Home Rent Control SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICIAN WATCH : About Face
Stop Bashing, Start Budgeting : Wilson needs to get cracking on a budget deal
Couch Potatoes Win: Diet of NFL Games Won't Be Scrambled MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
SIMI VALLEY : Gala to Celebrate New Culture Center AURORA MACKEY
LOS ANGELES - Bernstein Reelected as Head of Teachers Union
Taking Credit for Security System
Mailbox Thieves Strew Confusion in North County : Crime: Checks, credit cards, income tax refunds have been snatched for spending sprees while personal mail gets tossed. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : Bid to Lower Bail in Attack Is Rejected
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
LANCASTER : 3 Men Face Trial on Sex Charges JOHN ORTEGA
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
TV Coverage of King Case Captures Broad Audience : Media: Courtroom drama televised live by KTTV is being watched with particular interest in South-Central L.A., where the LAPD has long been a target of criticism. GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Man Given Life Term in North Hills Killings JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Mock Quake Will Be Staged Today JOHN PENNER
Fountain Valley Chamber President Dies of Heart Attack
Study Sought on Lighter Buses, Trains : Transportation: County agencies want $4 million in federal monies to develop energy-efficient vehicles. Plans could help ailing aerospace industry. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conejo to Consider Student Bus Fees : Budget: The district proposal calling for an annual charge of $450 per rider is the first in the county since a court upheld such payments. STEPHANIE STASSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FILLMORE : Mining Firm Wins Land Reclassification JANET BERGAMO and JOANNA M. MILLER
Gays Can't Be Rabbis but Are Welcome in Congregations, Conservative Jews Say From Associated Press
THOUSAND OAKS : Proposed Height of Tower Criticized PSYCHE PASCUAL
BURBANK : Funding to Be Sought for Electric Car Project
ELECTIONS / CALABASAS COUNCIL : Man Bows Out Over Alleged Ties to Soka, Qualifications AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA : Slow-Growth Foes Raise $197,503 TRACEY KAPLAN
Obituaries
Officials Were Warned About Gift Limits in Anaheim : Ethics: City attorney briefed councilmen after it became apparent that the city could be negotiating a deal involving the $3-billion Disneyland expansion. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mt. Soledad Cross to Stand During Appeal : Law: Federal court rules that La Jolla landmark should not be destroyed as legal battle goes on. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Female Swindler Victimizes Woman COLLIN NASH
Countywide : Surgery Delays Ely's Sentence TINA DAUNT
SOUTH LAGUNA : Pipe Is Repaired; Beach May Reopen LESLIE EARNEST
Survey Finds Most Believe Moral Absolutes Are Few From Associated Press
Oscar Letters
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Police Call Shooting Death Drug-Related LESLIE BERGER
Misery in the Wind : Bumper Crop of Pollen Makes This an Unusually Bad Hay Fever Season PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Student Held in Threats Painted on School Walls
Methodist Group Issues Rebuttal to Statement Dwelling on Sexual Sins From Religious News Service
VAN NUYS : Man Held in Fatal Glendale Shooting PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Marine Loses Control of Car, Hits 4 Boys in Bonsall
Butterflies by the Number a Sight to Behold on Yearly Trek LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Panel Postpones Decision on Ritter Ranch : Development: Hearing on the 7,200-home project is rescheduled for after the April 14 election. BLAINE HALLEY and AMY PYLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTMINSTER : Legislature Recognizes Firehouse BOB ELSTON
Boy, 14, Is Charged in School Vandalism MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hillary Clinton's Law Career
OXNARD : Boy's Pro-School Ad Wins Contest CAITLIN ROTHER
King Case Captures TV Audience : Media: Simi Valley courtroom drama televised live by KTTV is being watched with particular interest in South-Central L.A. GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rent Control Made Simpler : Rehnquist court renders an opinion with populist punch
Courts Wrong in Case of Ill Baby
FULLERTON : Skinhead Leader Sentenced to Prison MARK I. PINSKY
Senate's Limit on Bills Cuts Volume by 29%--to 2,064 Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Countywide : Road Work Ahead: Freeway Lanes Close JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
PANORAMA CITY : Father Held After Girl, 2, Is Injured LESLIE BERGER
Electric Car Plan Sparks New Interest : Burbank: Officials seek state and federal money to convert an abandoned Lockheed plant. The industry could involve 20 or more companies. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clean It, And They Will Come : 'Frantic Time' for the 'Big A' Crews DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pleasant Valley District Ends Impasse on Overcrowding
Garden Grove Officials Ponder Private Jail Plan : Overcrowding: Two sites are being studied as councilmen explore proposal by developer Kathryn G. Thompson. CARLA RIVERA and ROBERT BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAGUNA BEACH : Mayor to Propose Bill for Gay Couples VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Man Critically Hurt in Collision on PCH
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Rent Control Made Simpler
Hillary Clinton's Law Career
Confusing Fact and Fiction : It's totally absurd for Warner Bros. to fund a 'JFK' study guide
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City May Reconsider Street Barricades JOHN PENNER
EL CAJON : Chemical Spill Suit Settled for $65,000
Edwards Broke Barriers First
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Korean-American, 37, Named Head of 61 Methodist Churches in Area JOHN DART
Love of Learning Pays Off for S.D. Teacher : Education: Mira Mesa High School instructor has won $30,000 to study Japan and plan a new curriculum in East Asian studies. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Victims' Advocate Endorses La Follette CARLOS V. LOZANO
Border Meeting Closes in Amity : Cooperation: U.S. and Mexican governors praise the Free Trade Agreement and vow to work together to fight growing environmental hazards along the border. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1.3 Million Awarded in House Scam : Courts: Jury orders real estate investor to pay sum to family of an elderly man who was nearly conned out of his home. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Texaco Cleanup May Cost $3.5 Million JANET BERGAMO
NEWPORT BEACH : Residents Favorable to Bay Dredging Plan LISA MASCARO
LOS ANGELES : Earthquake Preparedness Fair to Be Held Sunday
SANTA ANA : Coroner ID's Man Shot in December ERIC YOUNG
San Diego : Sailor Arrested in Roommates' Deaths
Relatives of Harris Seek Right to Visit During Final Hours : Punishment: Suit aims to overturn state law that cuts off visitation of family and friends of condemned prisoners six hours before execution. From Associated Press
Girl Scout Council Honors Volunteers HERBERT J. VIDA
Search Continues for Suspect in Deputy's Slaying ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : City Gets $140,000 for Park Renovation ROBERT BARKER
VENTURA : Woman Crushed Between 2 Rigs Dies COLLIN NASH
Nuts About 'Em : Nature: Paula Drake's knack for nursing injured squirrels has turned into a love affair with the critters. Those she keeps as pets have their own beds, bank accounts and more. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN YSIDRO : Illegal Parking Lot Draws $25,000 Fine
Architect Now Optimistic Rock Home Will Be Built : Planning: Officials have suggested that the house be smaller in size. Other problems are considered minor. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Man Awarded $9,300 for Belongings : Courts: Santa Ana rebuked for removing possessions in another legal blow to city's efforts to police Civic Center. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matters of Life or Death Are Also Questions of Ethics and Morals : Comatose patients: Catholic bishops come out in favor of continued artificial feeding of people regarded to be permanently unconscious. From Religious News Service
VENTURA : Molester Punches Attorney at Hearing MACK REED
SPORTS
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Battle of His Bulge Raging : College football: As SDSU teammates practice, Carlson Leomiti tries to get down to 360 pounds. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Star Rollins Guilty of Murder ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
College baseball: Pepperdine's Ahearne, an Orel Hershiser clone, beats USD again, 3-1. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS : Some Myths Leave Him Breathless MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CLU Hits 5 Homers in 16-4 Romp Over Pomona-Pitzer
Armstrong Has the Answers : Pro basketball: Every time the Clippers pose a fourth-quarter question, he hits to give the Bulls a 114-103 victory. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Roundup
NBA ROUNDUP : Schrempf Lifts Pacers Past Celtics, 101-97 DAN HAFNER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Rodriguez Moves to the Front With a 66 From Associated Press
Benes Sharp in His Spring Finale SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : For Either Coach K, an Important Game : Men's Final Four: Duke and Indiana square off after coaches exchange compliments. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Trim List to Seven : Colleges: McKnight, Holland among finalists for Fullerton basketball coaching job. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Little Chance Seen of Salvaging Rest of NHL's Regular Season From Associated Press
Lakers Move Closer to Lottery With Loss : Pro basketball: Seattle scores 96-91 victory at Forum. Rockets only 1 1/2 games behind and Perkins probably won't be back. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Western Kentucky Discovers Magic in a Bottle : First semifinal: Hilltoppers, who will play Southwest Missouri State, beat Tennessee and Maryland to advance. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Etherton Pitches One-Hitter for Dana Hills
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : O'Neal Will Enter NBA Draft : Basketball: LSU center says the college game simply isn't fun anymore. He might become the first $5-million rookie. From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
San Clemente's Oxley Wins Handicap Main TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rough at First, Kendrena Shows Polish in CSUN Win MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailing From Staff and Wire Reports
Falkenhagen Plans to Attend Weber State
NCAA WOMEN'S NOTES : USC's Leslie Will Be Doing Groundwork SY BEUBIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Struggling Doubles Team Rebounds to Lead University Past Corona del Mar MARK SPINN
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels Slide Past Dodgers : Freeway Series: DiSarcina's seventh-inning double drives in only run. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers' Franco on Disabled List Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Powell's Single in Ninth Gets Titans Past Fresno
Blades Defeat Gulls in a Shootout DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Courses Keep the Ivy on the Walls GARY KLEIN
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Kiwis Simmer Over Call That Negated Victory : America's Cup: They still believe their boat did not touch buoy marking finish. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Agreement Signed on Sale of Mariners Associated Press
Moffat, Ventura Close In on Pierce With 3-1 Victory : College baseball: Right-hander's four-hit performance against the Brahmas leaves the upstart Pirates a half-game out of first. RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
A Derby That Runs to Form : Horse racing: The last 12 favorites have been beaten in Kentucky, but don't expect an upset at Santa Anita today. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Roundup
Baseball Roundup
HORSE RACING : A Duel for Best in the West ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Patton Does It All for Capistrano Valley TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zumstein Hurt in SDSU Drills
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Something in Reserve : Indiana's Eric Anderson Rediscovers Shooting Touch as the Team's Sixth Man JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haugen Defeats Mancini : Boxing: Junior-welterweight bout is stopped after knockdown during the seventh round. The loser says he will retire. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago's Fontana Picks Up Two Victories
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hueneme's Adame Throws No-Hitter and Loses
New Zealander to Help Open Racing Season at Ventura PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sockers Stay in a Skid, Lose to St. Louis JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : This Is the Freshmen Against the Transfers : Men's Final Four: Michigan and Cincinnati have come a long way in a short time. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : NCAA MEN'S NOTES : Knight Takes Time to Go Into Full-Court Press CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark's Ditto Allows No Hits, Ditto His Reliever, 1-0 VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Makes Quick Work of Woodbridge in Volleyball Sweep MIKE REILLEY
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sabatini Makes It Look Easy From Associated Press
Foyt Injured Again; 500 Streak in Danger From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Escondido Ensures RB Is Frankly Put Out DAVE McKIBBEN
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Fake Bunt, Full Swing Give Tustin a 5-4 Victory MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Santa Barbara Pair 'Majoring' in Baseball
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Roles Reversed for Stanford, Virginia : Second semifinal: When the Cardinal beat the Cavaliers two years ago, it was the more experienced team. LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FREEWAY LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : La Habra Lapses Aid Sunny Hills in 11-4 Victory TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ncaa From Staff and Wire Reports
University's Wrestling Coach Resigns Position
Christ College Irvine Wins by Forfeit When Azusa Pacific Fails to Show Up MARTIN BECK
Bush Quits as Women's Coach at USC, Apologizes for Remarks JULIE CART
Finally, Trabuco Hills Can Be Proud of Its Track Record : High school: After practicing among ruts and rocks, athletes get a state-of-the-art facility. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Alike, Different : Identical Twins Heather, Heidi Burge Succeed in Their Quest to Be Individuals THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Devlin, Pond Provide Lift for Simi Valley JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALL-STAR SOCCER : North Teams Extend Streak With Victories MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blount, Martin Put Cincinnati Back on Map MIKE PENNER
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
Queen Classic Is Recrowned, Thanks to 'Wayne's World' STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Performance of 'Scar' at Padua Hills
STAGE REVIEW : McMurtry Clearly Brings Life to 'Life' NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oscar Letters
U.S. Aid
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Dramarama Steps Back to Youth Rebellion JEAN ROSENBLUTH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Just Another Pretty Face JEANE deCOSTER and DAVID CROOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flannery's Stint Behind Camera LIBBY SLATE
TV Reviews : 'Stand By': Two Sisters With Husbands in Jail HOWARD ROSENBERG
WEEKEND TV : Dinosaurs, Poitier and Whales Too STEVE WEINSTEIN
Lopsided Indiana Loss Leaves Its Sour Taste in UCLA Fans' Mouths
Pasadena Playhouse Expands Circuit to Poway Center : Stage: Preston Sturges' 'A Cup of Coffee' is the first production heading to San Diego County. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Keefe Is Back in Courtroom SUSAN KING
'Stratford': Brushing Up on the Bard's Boyhood LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar Letters
Music Reviews : Japan America Symphony LAURENCE VITTES
San Diego Spotlight : Moscow Philharmonic's U.S. Invasion Ends in S.D. KENNETH HERMAN
Oscar Letters
Music Reviews : Mehta Leads Verdi Requiem DANIEL CARIAGA
TV Reviews : 'Mann & Machine' Goes Nowhere Slowly HOWARD ROSENBERG
Valenti Adds Latest Fuel to 'JFK' Debate : Movies: The president of the Motion Picture Assn. of America calls Oliver Stone's film a 'smear' of his former boss, Lyndon B. Johnson. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clancy, McTiernan Team for Film on Gulf War : Movies: The novelist and director are reuniting after their success with 'The Hunt for Red October.' '73 Easting' will be Clancy's first original screenplay. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poway to Import Shows From Pasadena Playhouse : Theater: The North County venue beats out Spreckels Theatre for six productions. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Second City Comes First for Hunt SUSAN KING
DANCE REVIEW : Feld Ballets Returns to UCLA : Troupe performs 'Endsong' in silence after Richard Strauss' estate refuses permission to use his Four Last Songs. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Reviews : Principal Purrs in 'Seduction' Stories CHRIS WILLMAN
KTLA Wins Peabody Award for King Video : Awards: The station is cited for its 'courage . . . without sensationalizing the event or its aftermath.'
South Coast Symphony Announces '92-93 Season CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Into the Swing : Dance: Big band ballroom dancing makes Hotel del Coronado a popular Sunday night playground. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : BBC Brings 'Clarissa' Lustily to Life RAY LOYND
HOME & GARDEN
Heater Blanket Needs a Vinyl Coat JOHN MORELL
Historical Home Tours DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
GARDENING : At Home in the Tropics JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palm Trees Branch Out in Size and Shape JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS
HOME OFFICE : Setting Up Shop in the Same Place You Live BOB DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clearing Path in Remodel Jungle PATRICK MOTT
HOME IMPROVEMENT : Handy Tips for Nuts, Bolts--in a Nutshell
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