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What happened on April 07, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Party Crashers Blamed in Gunfight That Killed 2, Wounded 4 at Picnic LESLIE BERGER and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Avoid This Trap, Mr. President : Endangered species: The 'God committee' will rule on saving owls vs. cutting timber. DAVID WILCOVE and MICHAEL BEAN, David Wilcove is an ecologist and Michael Bean is an attorney, both with the Environmental Defense Fund in Washington
Police Aide Disputes Briseno's Testimony : Trial: She says that the officer in the King case never tried to report the beating to superiors, as he had earlier testified. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Cost Overruns Could Trim Service : Metrolink: The estimate for operating the commuter lines between Ventura and L.A. counties has doubled to almost $1 million. The plan for four runs in each direction may be pared to only three. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Information Sought on School Break-Ins LARRY SPEER
ANAHEIM : Water Savings Goal May Be Lowered TERRY SPENCER
Beilenson Fails to Get Backing of Teachers : Elections: A 35,000-member union withholds its endorsement because he favors a bill denying citizenship to U. S.-born children of illegal immigrants. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Realtors Sing Praises of Safety to Students LISA MASCARO
RIGHTS WATCH : Poisonous Sting
Trips to Joshua Tree Monument Planned NONA YATES
VENTURA : Council Relaxes Water Ordinance TINA DAUNT
No More Snow Jobs From the Feds, OK? : Get cracking on better ways to de-ice airliners and save lives
CAMARILLO : Parks' Future to Be Subject of Forums CAITLIN ROTHER
SANTA CLARITA : Noontime Concerts to Begin Thursday TRACEY KAPLAN
SANTA PAULA : City to Apply for Storm Relief Funds SHERRY JOE
Special Election
OXNARD : Man Charged With Threatening Witness LARRY SPEER
Beware of Ticks on Rural Hikes, Health Officials Say LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot, Wounded in Home by Robbers Trailing Woman ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Refuses to Block Cuts in Jail Visits : Litigation: Inmates lose round in long federal court battle over their living conditions. Issue will go to state court. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK PARK : Commission to Vote on 12.5-Acre Park MAIA DAVIS
SAN DIEGO : Robbers Strike Fast-Food Eateries
Avoid All Pipe Dreams : Workers do a great job but San Diego has more to do
SANTA PAULA : Administrator to Get 5% Salary Boost SHERRY JOE
Making New Room for Hope : $84-Million Juvenile Court Will Replace Aging, Crowded Trailers ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CASTAIC : Crash Kills Driver, Injures 3 Passengers HUGO MARTIN
TUSTIN : District to Wage War on Choice Initiative MALAIKA BROWN
EAST VALLEY : Funds OKd to Equip Police Bike Detail JOHN SCHWADA
THOUSAND OAKS : Meeting Planned to Discuss New County PSYCHE PASCUAL
Humane Policy Under Siege
Hate, Hatred, Haters AL MARTINEZ
ANAHEIM : Council to Take Up Proposed Reforms TERRY SPENCER
School Board Will Discuss Budget Cuts
COUNTYWIDE : Grant Will Train Child-Care Providers LARRY SPEER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City May Sell Part of Historic District LEN HALL
CALABASAS : Soka Group to Offer Hikes in Mountains AARON CURTISS
Union Local Fined Over Campaign Gifts H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letter From The Editor
Free Trade With Mexico
College Teaching
Congress
Hate Crimes
Hate Crimes
Deliberations to Continue in Woman's Slaying Case MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Last Community Hearing on Redistricting Is Tonight
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Pledges $4,000 for Grad Nite Parties BILL BILLITER
Judge Rules Man Can Be Tried for Assault in AIDS Case MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : Is Perot Serious or a Spoiler? Both : The Texan's quixotic candidacy caps a career of can-do success, but in many ways, he's too much for the Oval Office. PAUL BURKA, Paul Burka writes about Texas politics and is executive editor of Texas Monthly magazine
ORANGE : Foundation Honors Chapman University MARY HELEN BERG
DOWNEY : Mother Gets 3 Years' Probation in Truancy Case
BURBANK : NOW Aide Lobbies for Abortion Pill PAUL LIEBERMAN
Judge to Decide If Peloza Should Pay District's Legal Costs GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jerry Brown's Flat Tax Plan
COUNTYWIDE : Toxic Discharges
SAN DIEGO : Police Impersonator Rapes Woman
Jerry Brown's Flat Tax Plan
VAN NUYS : Center to Meet Needs of Children, Elderly
LAGUNA BEACH : Underground Utility Plan Is on Agenda LESLIE EARNEST
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Teachers Union Refuses to Endorse Beilenson
Jerry Brown's Flat Tax Plan
OJAI : Insurance Agent Sentenced in Thefts LARRY SPEER
BEVERLY HlLLS : Judge to Face 3rd Trial for Drunk Driving
MISSION HILLS : Ammonia Leak Causes Explosion HUGO MARTIN
SOUTH LAGUNA : Aliso Beach Open After Sewer Work LESLIE EARNEST
1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Apartment Shooting
Outlaw Dog Told to Stay Out of Dodge JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard District Trustee Backs Vouchers on Private Schools PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City to Get $1 Million to Fight Crime : Funds: Justice Department chooses Santa Ana, 15 other cities nationwide for Operation Weed and Seed. The program will target a specific neighborhood. AJOWA IFATEYO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Hospital Plans Day-Care Center JOHN JOHNSON
County Consultants' Costs Come Under Fire : Government: Firm hired by the health department has been paid $25,000 in parking fees, $13,359 for leather furniture and $6,332 for a granite table. Legal Aid lawyer calls the expenses 'outrageous.' CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interest in Airport Tunnel Is Revived : Van Nuys: A panel says a road extension under runways would help commuters. But some officials worry about disruption. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. to Get $1 Million to Fight Inner-City Crime LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Denies Car Was Hit by 'Repo Men' : Automobiles: The company says the Acura owner's account has cost it business. Both sides threaten lawsuits. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : Satirical Publication Target of Vandalism
LOS ANGELES : DeLorean, Law Firm Settle Suit Over 1986 Case Fees
LANCASTER : Hospital Urged to Improve Its Image JOHN CHANDLER
Voice 'Pirate' Over Airport Is Investigated JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
GLENDALE : Accused Arsonist's Book Is Ruled Inadmissible
SUNLAND : Pair Arrested in Fatal Shooting HUGO MARTIN
Stop China's Chipping Away at Hong Kong's Autonomy : Geopolitics: Crown colony residents doubt China's vows. U.S. legislation may help. STEPHEN K. NG, Stephen K. Ng, an assistant professor of clinical public health at Columbia University, is chairman of the Alliance of Hong Kong Chinese in the United States
VENTURA : Death Penalty for Kolodziej Weighed MACK REED
Jerry Brown's Flat Tax Plan
'Agent of God' in Custody on Bad-Check Charges : Crime: Arrested as he gets out of limousine, Hector Torres allegedly punches, struggles with arresting officer, resulting in additional counts. CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerry Brown's Flat Tax Plan
Trial Opens in Suit Over Jail Injury MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerry Brown's Flat Tax Plan
Man to Be Confined to His Home for Role in Fraud : Sentencing: Erwin H. Muller also must pay $90,000 in restitution and a $100,000 fine. The scheme victimized the Point Mugu naval base and Unocal. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Forensics Team 3rd in National Event MAIA DAVIS
EL CAJON : Woman Thrown From Car, Killed
CAMARILLO : Bridge, Street Work Plans Protested CAITLIN ROTHER
Pressure Mounts Against Dump : Environment: Neighbors of the Campo band of Mission Indians turned out at hearings to decry placing a landfill on tribe land. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Separate Districts Are Drawn : Remapping: A Latino coalition amends its plan so that 2 school board members would not have to move or run against each other next year. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Longtime 'Voice' of City Hall Is Getting Some Relief TINA DAUNT
Party Crashers Blamed in Gunfight LESLIE BERGER and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
West County Issue / Factory Outlet Mall : A proposal by the Sammis Co. to build a factory outlet mall on agricultural land in Camarillo was withdrawn recently after residents complained about potential increases in traffic and pollution. Now a similar project has been proposed for the commercial Koll-Leonard site. Would Camarillo benefit from a factory outlet mall?
2 Finalists for LAPD Chief's Job Cleared in Misconduct Inquiry : Police: The third candidate accused by a Latino group may have violated a department rule, commission finds. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Blaze Destroys Dry-Cleaning Shop HUGO MARTIN
Man Wanted in Deputy's Death Killed in N.Y. Pursuit ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullets End Immigrant's Struggle : Crime: A Korean shopkeeper found shot to death in her car had striven for two decades to make a new life. Now her husband is left to wonder what it was all for. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS 51st DISTRICT : 2 Incumbents Face Off, but Run as Anti-Congress : Campaign: District realignment pits freshman Rep. Randy (Duke) Cunningham against six-term Rep. Bill Lowery. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Man, 21, Indicted on Robbery Charge COLLIN NASH
Top Air Pollution Penalties
SAN DIEGO : Sailor Denied Bail in Double Slaying
2 Ex-Deputies Convicted of Stealing Drug Money : Trial: Verdicts give new momentum to federal probe that suffered setbacks with recent acquittals, hung juries. JIM NEWTON and VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Remodeling Work to Start on Day-Care Center LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Fans Split in Vote for Elvis Stamp DONNETTE DUNBAR
COUNTYWIDE : Women's Seminar Features Ann Jillian BOB ELSTON
Siblings Will Return WWII Japanese Flag : Goodwill: A county deputy public defender and his brother hope the return of the 1945 memento to a dead soldier's family will help ease tension between the two countries. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hickey Quits to Work for Florida City : County: As one of his final actions, the chief adminstrative officer temporarily removes the embattled director of the Social Services Department. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Hiker Critically Injured in Fall HUGO MARTIN
Iranian Businessman Is Killed Near His Tarzana Home : Crime: George Banafsheha's body is found in a bullet-riddled car blocks from his residence. His watch was taken and his pockets emptied. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Businessman May Have Been Shot During an Ambush : Crime: His bullet-riddled car was found three blocks from his condo in Tarzana. Police say another possibility is that the victim was attacked by follow-home robbers. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1492 Expulsion of Jews From Spain Exaggerated in Scope, Scholars Say JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend Box Office : 'White Men' Outjumps 'Basic Instinct' ELAINE DUTKA
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L.A. Orchestra to Return for Chamber Season KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Sahl Hones Wit on Primaries RICK DU BROW
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His Specialty Is Music With a Byte : Music: Composer Morton Subotnick's computerized 'Key to Songs' will be given its premiere with the L.A. Philharmonic on Thursday. BARBARA ISENBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Barbara Film Festival a Success Story : Movies: The event features more than 90 titles and is well-received despite signs of financial strain. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Josef Woodard is a Santa Barbara-based free - lance writer specializing in film and music. and
POP NOTES : Live . . . From Lake Forest, Fullerton, Cypress . . . MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Detective Sanchez' on the Case ROBERT KOEHLER
Bygones Are Bygones for ConVis and Arts Panel : Tourism: The two agencies, long at odds, have developed San Diego's first high-level strategy to market the arts to visitors. KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Working Girl's Tale of Woe : Theater: 'Faith, Hope and Charity,' a social satire from Germany during the Depression translates well to here and now. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rep Season to Star Cultural Diversity NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : This Year's 'Streetsites' Is a Disappointment : Installation focuses on vast Mexican border area, but most of the works are confined to the visitor center. VICTORIA REED, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Teens Face Prejudice in 'Different Worlds' LYNNE HEFFLEY
ART REVIEW : Through a Lens, Hauntingly : Walker Evans Photos Evoke Indelible Images of '30s KRISTINE MCKENNA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Splitting the Difference : Trolley and Tomatoes Close the Gap Between Dixieland, Fusion BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Hexagon Soars Above Modest Musical Fare KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lee, Bond Company in Discussions Over Final Length of 'Malcolm X' ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Reviews : 'Frontline' Revisits 'October Surprise' ROBERT KOEHLER
Balance of Tradition and Innovation : 'Napoli,' to Be Performed in Orange County, Shows Danish Ballet's Character LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
A Statue of Limitations : Art: An American dealer is trying to find homes for two bronze Lenins cast in St. Petersburg, but so far there are no takers. DAVID D'ARCY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fro Brigham: Enduring Presence on the Jazz Scene DIRK SUTRO
STAGE REVIEW : 'Money': Out of Step With '90s : Though crisply done, the La Mirada production starring Meredith MacRae seems a swan song for the '80s. RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trying for a Few More Good Scripts : Stage: Wunderkind playwright Aaron Sorkin, whose 'A Few Good Men' opens here tonight, hopes the play's success will be repeated on film. PATRICK PACHECO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : HBO Profiles Mafia Killer in 'Iceman Tapes' MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
BUSINESS
Eyeglass Firm Files Lawsuit to Stop Ads : Dispute: LensCrafters says the advertisements of its competitor, Frame-N-Lens, are false and misleading. It seeks damages for lost revenue and profits. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dow Develops Non-Stick, Non-Polluting Coatings THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Boesky's Blues : Ex-Speculator Seeks $1 Million in Alimony VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banks Offering Car Refinancing DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Whittaker to Increase Payroll After Acquisition JACK SEARLES
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Camera Platforms Shows $564,000 Quarterly Loss
Some Sellers in Quandary as Equity Shrinks RON GALPERIN
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American Pacific State Bank Posts 9% Profit
TECHNOLOGY : CMS Enhancements Will Unveil a Line of Upgradeable PCs Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Biopool Reports Loss of $202,000 in 4th Quarter
Benton Oil's Net Income Falls 39% in 4th Quarter
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lockheed Consolidates Information Services
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Remote Reports 4th-Quarter Profit
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pac Rim Revises Results in Quarter to Show Loss
Rexhall Reports Loss of $1.1 Million in Quarter
This Car Doesn't Need Trunk; It Has Suitcase Associated Press
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Ex-S&L Chief Spiegel's Bond Appeal JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bond Funds Slip in Quarter TOM PETRUNO
Consumer Debt Drops Despite Rise in Credit Card Borrowing From Associated Press
3-D Systems Hopes Plan Will Raise $10 Million
Blue Cross Reports 51% Profit Gain in 1991
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RJR Buys Brazilian Fruit Drink Maker Associated Press
Toyota U.S.A. Designates New Top Executive
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Litton Unit to Make Radio Sensors for Boeing
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defense Firm Adapts to Civilian Market GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Stock Rally Fuels a 26.38 Surge by Dow : Market Overview
Possible Buyer for O & Y Assets From Reuters
Reinventing the TV Station
The Cost of Living The Times' monthly survey of the...
Sentencing Report Bad for Keating : Courts: Probation officer tells judge that former Lincoln S&L owner's 'callous' attitude and lack of remorse warrant a long term in prison. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iacocca's Pay, Like Chrysler, Takes a Tumble AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Center Agent Tells Plan for Drawing Tenants JACK SEARLES
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Adidas Was Shoe-In in NCAA Game THOMAS S. MULLIGAN
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan's Trade Commission Pursues JVC Antitrust Case From The Financial Times
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defense Firms Aim for New Markets : Technology: Declining military spending is forcing contractors to find ways to translate existing knowledge into commercial sales. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ties to Asia Give Tustin Firm Export Clout : Marketing: Alton Industries, owned by a Taiwan conglomerate, tries to even out the trade imbalance by boosting U.S. exports to Asia. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Datron Gets $5.1-Million Navy Pedestal Reorder
U.S. Shippers Shop for Flags MARTHA GROVES
ICN Pharmaceuticals Profits From Eastern European Partnership MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Citrus Growers Expect Boom in Japan : Trade: Now that quotas on imported orange juice have expired, producers expect a $1-billion-a-year market to develop within the next decade. From Associated Press
Carl Strunk Named Executive V.P., C.F.O. of Fidelity National
TI to Shut Down Tennessee Plant Associated Press
Bank's Big Depositors Hit by Limit on FDIC Coverage : Money: Some patrons of the Bank of Beverly Hills, now in the hands of regulators, stand to lose deposits in excess of $100,000. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Upcoming PUC Decision to Shape Future of Energy : Resources: For Magma Power, it could mean a chance to expand; for other producers of alternative energy, it could mean the chance to survive. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
A Case for Different Strokes : Blacks' TV Choices Differ From General Public, Ad Study Shows BRUCE HOROVITZ
Koll Stepping Down From Wells Fargo Bank Board : Finance: The commercial developer denies that his decision was prompted by his firm's links to $76 million in problem loans. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Finding a New Way to Survive : Real estate: With commercial development in a slump, Voit Cos., Warner Center's biggest landlord, turns focus to property management. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mail Boxes Agrees to Sale of Its L.A. Franchise
Local TV Scrambles for Viewers in Face of Stiff Competition : Media: Stations across the country, pressed by cable and other rivals, are being forced to try innovative programming and other devices to keep their audiences. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sam Walton's Son Robson Named to Head Wal-Mart : Retailing: The 47-year-old had been vice chairman of the nation's largest store chain. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dasia Signs $27-Million Deal With Japanese Firm JACK SEARLES
Geotechnical Engineering Firms Announce Merger JACK SEARLES
2 Top GM Executives Demoted : Autos: The company's board, impatient with the firm's problems, replaces President Lloyd Reuss and Chief Financial Officer Robert T. O'Connell. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerry Brown Proposal Falls Flat JAMES F. PELTZ
Banking on the Return Business : Tax preparation: Burbank- based Triple Check and Jackson Hewitt are the other national chains behind H & R Block, and they're battling to be No. 2. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Doing Business : Recycling Law Ignites Trade-Barrier Debate : * Critics say Germany's strict rules put foreign products at a disadvantage. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sting Operation Limits Drawn by High Court : Crime: Farmer's pornography conviction overturned. Government cannot induce lawbreaking, justices say. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigator of Officers Faces the Glare of Scrutiny : LAPD: Lt. William Hall defends his work as a detective and reviewer of police shootings in two high-profile cases. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressman to Retire Associated Press
Wider U.S. Food Programs Urged; Poll Supports Tax to End Hunger From Associated Press
Bill to Ease Refinery Curbs Hit WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly OKs Democrats' Plan to Cut Spending From a Times Staff Writer
Rivals Woo Racial Coalition by Different Paths : Democrats: Brown invokes civil rights agenda of the '60s; Clinton emphasizes personal responsibility and a spirit of reconciliation. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Gen. Powell Visits Kohl Reuters
5 Killed, 50 Hurt in Nepal Food Price Protests Associated Press
Right Place at the Right Time : World: Hoping to help Russia embrace its future, a D.C. deal-maker knows how to pick winners--including Boris Yeltsin. LEWIS BEALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Profile : Globe-Trotting Envoy Douses the Hot Spots : * Patient, principled Cyrus Vance is the top choice for U.N. missions impossible. His latest stop was Nagorno-Karabakh. STANLEY MEISLER and CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NASA Test-Fires Engines of New Space Shuttle Associated Press
Arson Hits Synagogue in Moscow : Anti-Semitism: Visiting L.A. rabbi sees link to attempted recovery of religious books. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Vote Rocks Establishment Parties : Election: Protest parties gain, but no clear mandate is awarded. Another center-left coalition is likely. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scenes From a Mall: Few Buying the Democrats : Politics: From Long Island to Orange County, suburban voters are unhappy with the status quo but also with the messages of change. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Denies 2 Senators' Visa Requests JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Publisher Can't Ignore Doubts on Story, Appeals Court Rules : Media: Although there is no obligation to investigate a story before publication, questions about accuracy must be resolved when raised, federal judges say. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President's Pitch Falls Short--Again Associated Press
18 Rebels, 2 Policemen Die as Colombia Violence Rises Reuters
Pravda Presses Will Roll Again Associated Press
Clinton Wins Battle of Headquarters High-Tech From Associated Press
Sharon Asks More Housing for Jews in East Jerusalem From Reuters
ENVIRONMENT : Logger Foe Puts Dollar Value on Leaving Old Forests Alone STUART WASSERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Computer Speeds Contact Fittings KATHLEEN DOHENY
Report Says Brown Sought China Industry Deal Special to The Times
Ruptured Sewage Pipe in Ocean Repaired After 63 Days; Cost to Exceed $15 Million JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Moves to Take Over Black Sea Fleet MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : Danes No Blowhards on Alternative Energy : * Ambitious program would make their country the first to get a major portion of its power from wind. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cynic's Guide to the Happiest Place on Earth ROBIN ABCARIAN
Administration Asks Court to Overturn Abortion Right DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Rise of Far Right Continues in Italy, Germany RONE TEMPEST and TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : A Deadly Virus Hides Its Past : The latest theories on the origin of HIV, while drawing skepticism, renew interest in the beginnings of the AIDS epidemic. Primate-to-human transmission is the best guess, but exactly how? ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Wilson Tries to Navigate a Compromise on Water Policy : Resources: Governor stresses conservation and says he will create a panel to explore delta's problems. Long-awaited plan is too broad, critics say. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Work Hurt Desert, Agency Says MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethnic Discord : Tuareg Rebels See a Separate State in Sands of Mali : * Despite recent attacks on cities, this nomadic tribe of warriors is seen as being splintered, disorganized and lacking in focus. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EC Recognizes Bosnia as Serbs Besiege Capital CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castro's Exit Could Cause Morning-After Headaches RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elvis, Young or Older? Stamp Election Opens Associated Press
What Will Happen to My Kids? : Like other single parents with AIDS, Tanya Shaw is terrified she won't find the right home for her children before she dies. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Immigrant Fleeing From Patrol Dies in Fall Off Cliff : Border: Two others are seriously injured near San Onofre checkpoint. Agents, accused of reckless tactics, blame smuggler. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbers Seize $1 Million at Vegas Casino From Associated Press
Peru's President Rules by Decree : South America: Fujimori holds congressional leaders prisoner, censors news. The U.S. calls the move a 'regrettable step backwards' and suspends aid program. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Party-Related Businesses Get Fulani Funds From Associated Press
KID STUFF : Resurrection of the Dinosaur KATHLEEN KELLEHER
Isaac Asimov, Science Fiction Virtuoso, Dies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : 'Coca' Habit Hard to Break : * Rising cocaine prices and technical foul-ups are thwarting U.S. efforts to get South American farmers to switch to non-drug crops. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chased Migrant Falls to Death at Checkpoint JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Sidetracks a No-Confidence Vote : Russia: New barrage expected in Congress on economic failures. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Puts His Ideas to the Test DIANNE KLEIN
BOOK REVIEW : A Scrupulous Investigation of Male-Female Inconsistencies : THE MISMEASURE OF WOMAN, by Carol Tavris, Simon & Schuster, $23; 394 pages CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Environment : California Ranks as World's 'Windiest'
Celebrity Chefs Help Eat Away at Hunger KATHRYN BOLD
Fast-Forwarding Into Better Shape : The right videotape can help you tone your body, make you stronger and improve your cardiovascular system, experts say. But they warn that you have to choose one carefully. JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Europeans End South Africa Oil Embargo From Reuters
No One Contact Lens Is Best for All KATHLEEN DOHENY
JUSTICE : 'Fatal Vision' Doctor Waits for Ruling on New Trial : MacDonald would be free today if fiber evidence in the 1970 killings had been presented, lawyers say. DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Raises Rights Issue With China : Diplomacy: Miyazawa voices concerns to visiting Communist Party chief. He gets the standard response. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivals Seek Positive Note on New York Primary Eve : Democrats: Polls find Brown and Clinton attacks on each other may drive many to favor 'dropout' Tsongas. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
N.Y. Students Give Politicians Low Marks : Schools: Teen-agers say the candidates forget their promises and are out of touch with the everyday concerns of the neighborhood. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona Executes Killer; State Gripped by Grisly Accounts BOB BAKER and LAURA LAUGHLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thousands of Strikers Defy Caterpillar's Ultimatum : Labor: Picketers gather outside Illinois plants, jeering those who heeded a back-to-work demand. The firm expects workers to return over time. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Teresa Will Appeal to Spare Harris From Associated Press
MARNE LA VALEE : Monsieur Mouse
LONDON : Tight Parliament Race
With Reprieve, IRA 'Voice' Scrambles to Be Heard SHAWN POGATCHNIK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HARDWAR : A Communal Dip
Next Step : Have Guns, Will Travel : * Thousands of Muslims learned guerrilla war in Afghanistan. Where will they go next? MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUDAPEST : Luring Businessmen
National Agenda : Farmers Saying Nyet! to Russia Land Reform : * The government's race to privatize collectives is meeting stiff resistance in the fields. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Extra! Labor Takes a Beating in British Tabloids : * The so-called popular press has shown no mercy--or fairness--in covering this week's national election. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postscript : The City That Led Russia Into Space Is in Retreat : * Leninsk residents once saw only the future, launching satellites, rockets and space capsules. With the Soviet space program in limbo, they are suddenly groping for survival. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
His Walk--and Strikeout Pitches--Return : Titans: Senior pitcher James Popoff has regained his confidence and strut after struggling last season. He's 6-1 and has struck out 70 batters in 71 1/3 innings. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Schools
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Jackson's Confidence Translates into Continued Power at Plate BOB NIGHTENGALE
Pro Basketball
San Diego County Baseball Statistics : TOP 10
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Orioles Open Stadium in Style, Win, 2-0 From Associated Press
NOTES : Briefly
Becker Wins Again, Leads Europe Class RICH ROBERTS
From Fab to Drab in a Half : Michigan: Led by the five freshmen, Wolverines shoot 29% after intermission, then don't congratulate Blue Devils. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany
Opener Is Not Just Any Game : Angels: Parrish, and several of the new faces in the lineup, are eager to see how team will fare after successful spring. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
NHL Sides Are Further Apart on Free Agency : Hockey: Strike continues as owners reject players' proposal and counter with another one of their own. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes JERRY CROWE
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bonilla (Two Homers) a Big Hit in Met Debut From Associated Press
Tennis
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
NOTES : Knight Should Be Able to Read Between Lines MIKE DOWNEY
BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Cardinals' Jose Has Hamstring Injury Associated Press
Padres' Make All the Right Moves to Turn Back Reds : Baseball: Off-season decisions look good in 4-3 victory over Cincinnati. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football
Arazi to Help Clear Derby Fog Today : Horse racing: Future-book favorite for Kentucky will have first race since undergoing major surgery last fall. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Case of Buyer Beware of the Cellar RANDY HARVEY
Triple Crown Ratings BILL CHRISTINE
Fair-Weather Types Get Foul Start JIM MURRAY
Pro Basketball
AMERICA'S CUP COMMENTARY : Is Koch's Wheel of Chaos a Bum Steer? RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Daniels Passes His First Test at First BILL PLASCHKE
Baseball: Daily Report : Angels HELENE ELLIOTT
Orioles' Opener Nearly Perfect Mark Maske, The Washington Post
Whitacre Hired as Sockers Executive JOHN GEIS
Pro Basketball
Duke's Hands Rock the Cradle : Title game: Blue Devils roll over Michigan in second half for second championship in a row, 71-51. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Players Reject Owners' Offer : Labor: Salary based on performance and seniority is not acceptable. Sides at loggerheads heading toward June 15 trial date. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings Low for Women From Staff and Wire Reports
Dodgers, Martinez Aren't All That Swift in Opener : Baseball: Pitcher leaves in the third inning after throwing 87 pitches. The Giants get 17 hits in an 8-1 victory. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Use Tear Gas to Halt Fans on Michigan Campus From Associated Press
BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Injured Toe Might Sideline Finley HELENE ELLIOTT
Villanova Assistant Will Be Loyola Coach ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' ATHLETE OF THE WEEK : Leeann Gonzalez
BOYS' ATHLETE OF THE WEEK : Steve Hagins
Myers' Return Rains on Reds' Celebration DAVE DISTEL
Orange Empire Baseball Race Boils Down to Familiar Scenario STEVE KRESAL
Report: Daly to Leave Pistons After Season From Associated Press
Wickersham Found to Have More Cancer TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Challenger Official Loses Part of Finger in Winch Accident RICH ROBERTS
Giants Get Gold-Medal Performance : Opening day: Swift returns to Dodger Stadium for the first time since the 1984 Olympics. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes CHRIS BAKER
VALLEY ROUNDUP : 11-Run Inning Lifts Taft to Victory
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Grossmont Adds to Streak in Victory over Santana
Just Call Him Special K From Now On MIKE PENNER
Better Laettner Than Never for Duke : Blue Devils: College player of the year finally gets going during the second half as Grant Hill helps ease the pressure. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Hockey
Names in the News
Dolphins' Smith Robbed at Gunpoint Associated Press
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Status of Martinez Is Questioned Again ROSS NEWHAN
Nogales to Test Diamond Bar in Baseball LONNIE WHITE
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / MIKE DiGIOVANNA : Jumping for Joy, She Forgot to Run MIKE DiGIOVANNA
The Coach Builds a Champion MIKE DOWNEY
UC Riverside Stays on High Road With a No. 3 Ranking in Baseball MITCH POLIN
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