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What happened on April 18, 1992
NEWS
To Kneel or Not to Kneel--the Posture of Prayer Is Taking New Shape : Worship: Prominent evangelical pastors are calling on their flocks to genuflect. Meanwhile, U.S. Catholics are considering a proposal to make the position optional. From Associated Press
Clinton Income Dipped in '91; Jerry Brown Grossed $117,340 from Associated Press
Source of Brown Story Unmasks Himself : Politics: He says a 'moral obligation' led him to step out from the shadows. Ex-governor denies drugs were found in police sweeps of home. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholar Sees Jesus as a Social Revolutionary : Biblical studies: He believes that Christ was a healer, but also an illiterate peasant who never claimed to be the 'son of God.' His thesis has drawn fire. From Associated Press
Punishment Paradox : Execution: Supporters and opponents of the death penalty cite biblical passages to justify their stands. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Sells Insurance to Cover Loss of Frequent Flier Awards DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Air Fare War Could Knock Small Firms Into a Tailspin JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Term Limits Will Be on Ballot, Backers Say Associated Press
Filmmaker to Capture Seders MATHIS CHAZANOV
NEWS ANALYSIS : Wilson View on Clemency Forged Out of a Conflict in Beliefs DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minnesota Legislature OKs Far-Reaching Health Plan : Medicine: Plan would subsidize costs for low-income people not otherwise protected. It calls for a tax on health care providers, cigarettes. EDWARD WALSH, THE WASHINGTON POST
World IN BRIEF : AFRICA : 356 Missing After 2 Ships Collide From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE TIMES POLL : Southland Is More Pessimistic About Economy JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marion Barry Loses Appeal Six Days Before Release From Prison from Associated Press
Roth Didn't Report Loan, 3 Island Trips : Filing: Supervisor's failure to disclose deferred $8,500 in rent, Catalina getaways appears to violate state law. ERIC LICHTBLAU and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Shamir Accuses U.S. of Promise to Arabs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor's Arrest a Watershed for Anti-Corruption Crusade STAN YARBRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Die in Flooding; Stormy Weather Widespread From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : CUBA : Formal Ties With Belarus Established From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Why Do You Act That Way? : Research suggests that genes have about as much to do with it as the way you were raised. Studies of twins are producing insights into the shaping of behavior and personality. JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Disaster Forecast as Bosnia Strife Spreads From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Kidnapers Kill 3 Hostages, Selves From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chicago Flooding May Linger for Days : Repairs: Crews begin work on giant plug in an effort to stem the underground deluge. One estimate says damage could top $1 billion. from Times Wire Services
Clergy Join in Protest of Execution BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yeltsin Push Gives Russia a 2nd Name JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
50 Die as Turkey Battles Leftist Group, Kurds; U.S. Consulate Target of Rocket : Political unrest: Police raid safe houses of Marxist rebels aiming to overthrow the state through terrorism. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Battle Lines Drawn at Abortion Clinics From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Missouri Synod Head Faces Strong Challenge From Religious News Service
Brown Makes Appeal for Social Justice : Election: He and Clinton seek to reach out to elements of former Democratic coalition in Pennsylvania campaign. JACK CHEEVERS and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : WEST VIRGINIA : 7 Charged in Deaths of Hitchhikers in '80 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bread, Chocolate Turned Briton Into a Traitor, Ex-KGB Officer Says From Reuters
Ex-Supervisor in House Post Office Facing Conspiracy Charges From Associated Press
Harris' Final Appeals Stress Brother's Role PHILIP HAGER and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Winnie Mandela Accuses Security Forces in 2 Deaths Reuters
Executions Keep Tight Grip on Public's Imagination : Death penalty: The ritualized killing is riveting for some. For others, it brings a sense of order and justice. JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Thai Barred by U.S. Given Post in New Government CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Set Afire for Eating Easter Candy DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loss of Contract Leaves Power Project in Dark : New York canceled a $15-billion agreement to buy electricity. If construction is halted, economic effects will ripple throughout Quebec. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Filipinos Endure Ritual Crucifixions Associated Press
Bushes Stay at Storm-Battered Retreat : Presidency: Maine vacation home is only partially repaired, with damage at more than $300,000. First couple attends Good Friday services. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Woes Seen Rising in Ex-Soviet States KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EXECUTION JOURNAL : Bay Area Gets Ready for a Day of Death AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Report Suggests U.S. Knew of Bank's Loans for Iraqi Military : Investigation: The White House ignored the Atlanta branch's huge operation because it fit in with covert plans, the commission theorizes. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and MURRAY WAAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gang Killing Also Wounded Santa Ana : Violence: City sadly searches its soul as officials reassess deterrence efforts. Six detectives take the case. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heartland Willing to Take Fresh Look at Clinton Bid : Campaign: Arkansan stirs little enthusiasm in a key 'swing' district. But there is strong sentiment for change. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Worshipers Enrich Their Traditions With Seder Rituals : Passover: Pastor of nondenominational Watts church uses ceremonial Jewish meal to draw parallels with slavery experience. More than 400 are expected to attend. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afghans Try to Forge Alliances to Avert Chaos MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neville Brand; Tough-Guy Actor, Decorated War Hero From Staff and Wire Reports
Saudi Arms Link to Iraq Allowed : Mideast: Under Reagan and Bush, U.S. weapons were secretly provided to Baghdad, classified documents show. The White House kept Congress in the dark. MURRAY WAAS and DOUGLAS FRANTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Self Surgery on Breast Implants Stirs Warning : Health: Women are cautioned not to follow example of New Mexico woman who operated on herself with a razor to remove silicone. CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Power of Art Untapped by Most Churches DAVID E. ANDERSON, RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE
Conservatives' New Foe: Themselves : Southern Baptists: With no liberal in contention for the presidency of the convention, they have two candidates appealing to different factions. From Associated Press
Catholic Report Decries the Fate of Iraqi Christians From Religious News Service
Wheel at Full Circle for Catholic Relief : Charity: Fall of Soviet Union draws agency back to Europe, where its life began during World War II. ALEX DOMINGUEZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
State Turns to Torah to Determine Matzo Tax From Religious News Service
Growing Spiritually, Step by Step : Author: He adapts Alcoholics Anonymous principles to help believers deal with painful personal issues. CECILE HOLMES WHITE, RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE
BUSINESS
Citicorp to Introduce Photo-ID Charge Card From Reuters
FHP Names Vice President, Chief Information Officer
It's Time to Refinance Credit Card Debts KATHY M. KRISTOF
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bidders for HomeFed Starting to Line Up CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Brenda Starr' --a Fast Read? Associated Press
EECO Seeks Protection
Profit Taking by Traders Sends Nikkei Down 2.11% : * Investments: Treasury bond prices, the dollar changed little in overseas trading. U.S. exchanges were closed for the Good Friday holiday. From Times Wire Services
To Your Health : Vintner Fights Ruling Against Advertising Benefits of Wine DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PDA Engineering Posts Earnings
Artist Hopes to Crack the Easter Egg Market CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PR Agencies' Image Suffers With Executives ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Greenspan Plays Down Japan Stock Dive : * Economy: The chairman of the Federal Reserve says Tokyo's dramatic decline should have only a limited effect on the United States. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Glenfed Loses $106.7 Million JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workplace PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Time Warner to Cut Debts From Associated Press
Housing Starts Increase 6.4% to 2-Year High : * Economy: A strong surge in apartment building leads the way, providing economists with more evidence of a sustained recovery. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenspan Upbeat on 1st-Quarter Growth From Washington Post
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cenfed Names John Michel as Chairman
Olivetti Chairman Vows to Fight Fraud Conviction : * Banking: Carlo De Benedetti faces six years in prison in connection with the collapse of Italy's largest private bank. From Associated Press
WORKPLACE : Unemployment Employees See Glimmer of Hope
Bidders Line Up for Chance to Buy HomeFed : * Thrifts: Interest runs high in the San Diego-based savings and loan, both inside and outside California. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
U.S. Denies It Paid Legal Fees for General Dynamics : * Billing: But an attorney claims the company is recovering $3 million in costs. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delta Singled Out by Workers for Catcalls in 'Boss Contest' From Associated Press
Realtors Group Urged to End Bias Toward Sellers : * Real estate: Task force calls for a new policy that will offer representation to home buyers as well. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Three Groups Sweeten Bids for 1st Capital : * Buyout: Shearson Lehman Bros., Pacific Mutual Insurance and Transamerica Occidental Life made moderate revisions to their offers. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
240 Lucky Jobs to Be Eliminated in Consolidation ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Western Digital to Target Japan Disk Market : Sales: The company expects a growing market there among computer makers for its new generation of hard drives, Chairman Roger Johnson says. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jumping on the Bandwagon : Car Makers Roll Out People-Haulers at N.Y. Auto Show From Associated Press
Hitachi Anaheim Unit Moving to San Diego CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Travel Agents Hail Vietnam Phone Link CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saline Implants Take the Place of Silicone Gel : * Health: Some surgeons who had said saline implants were inferior are now using them, according to a consulting group. CRISTINE GONZALEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carolco Pictures Reports It Lost $265 Million Last Year DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
WHITTIER : Family of Car Theft Suspect Slain by Deputies Files Suit
S.D. Lifeguard River Team Will Train L.A. Rescuers JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran's Plan to Build 150-Foot Radio Tower Is OKd : Communications: Thousand Oaks planning commissioners say the benefits of the antenna outweigh the complaints of Mt. Clef neighbors. Maja Davis, Special To The Times
Police Reform Ballot Measure
LAGUNA HILLS : City Mulls Annexing North Laguna Hills FRANK MESSINA
Santa Anas to Turn Up the Heat This Weekend
Making Political Hay in a Bank : Some campaigns find endless fodder in scandal
The Ridge Will Go in Building Plan for Warner Ridge : Woodland Hills: The hill would be sliced down to make way for five office towers on the21.5-acre site. Planners release a report giving project details. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Building Commissioner Named to Harbor Panel
Free Trade--a Boon or Bust for Region? : Border: Conference debates what the trade pact could mean for San Diego and Tijuana. Experts are split on whether it would stem illegal immigration. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Council Reinstates Fireworks Show GREG HERNANDEZ
IRVINE : Hearing Scheduled on Cable TV Pact TOM McQUEENEY
Gates Finds Limousine Offer Is Stretching the Retirement Point
PIERCE COLLEGE : Foundation May Move on Campus AURIANA KOUTNIK
Metrolink Cars Arrive for October Service MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Appeal Filed Over AIDS Assault Case MACK REED
Williams Takes an Early Risk by Supporting Charter Change : Reform: His willingness to speak out is seen by some as a boost to the campaign. But it puts the new chief at odds with Gates and officers' union. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sword Over the Public Schools : Voucher initiative could gravely wound an already ailing system
Caltrans Using Wire to Combat Vandalism
Police Break Computer Fraud Ring From Associated Press
ORANGE : Trustees Face Recall by Principals' Allies GREG HERNANDEZ
Countywide : Needy Get Food Boxes for Holiday BOB ELSTON
AQMD Is Improved, Auditors Conclude : Environment: Study ordered by legislators finds that the district has cut its permit backlog and improved communications with businesses. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Man Killed in Crash of Motorbike From a Times Staff Writer
Car Hits Woman, Children Crossing Orange Street
Campaign Reform
Candidates
Administration Deceiving Public
Bank Executive Wounded; Pair Sought in 2 Holdups : Crime: A loan officer who balked at giving up his watch became the first bank employee to be injured by robbers in Los Angeles in five years. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environmentalists to Boycott Earth Day : Protest: One of the county's most active groups objects to support for the event from Exxon and Waste Management. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Man, 44, Convicted on Steroid Charges PEGGY Y. LEE
Trailer Park Residents Jubilant--They Own It LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Rejects Gadfly's Bond Case : Courts: Self-styled watchdog had delayed city's $250-million issue by arguing that it violated Proposition 13. The challenge is dismissed without trial. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diverting Funds From Prop. 99
WOODLAND HILLS : Memorial Held for Crime Victim LESLIE BERGER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Bennett Can Keep Seat on Tax Board From Times Staff and Wire Reports
County May Sell Ad Space on Park Structures DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks : City Aids Plan for Low-Cost Housing PSYCHE PASCUAL
Gas Explosion
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Sea World Gets Male Killer Whale
LOS ANGELES : 4 Hurt in Crush of Crowd at Faith-Healing Service
SYLMAR : Bungalow at School Damaged by Fire LESLIE BERGER
So Here's the Scoop HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Required for Drunk Drivers
SPORTS WATCH : Playoff Bound
CASTAIC : Winds Flip Mobile Home on Freeway
SANTA PAULA : Mother Struck Crossing Street PEGGY Y. LEE
Administration Deceiving Public
OJAI : Landslide Closes Highway 33 Section PSYCHE PASCUAL
La Habra : Robbery at Bank Is Third This Year VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Man Leads Police on Chase, Is Shot : Crime: Witnesses say driver of stolen car tried to run down Huntington Beach motorcycle officer, He is hit in shoulder. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANCASTER : Girl, 15, Held in Slaying of 17-Year-Old Companion
Birth-Date Picks Pay Off as Faithful Tustin Lottery Player Wins $3.7 Million
ANAHEIM : Stabbing Victim Dies After Fall Off Stairs VIVIEN LOU CHEN
NEWPORT BEACH : Council Amends Pool Table Code LISA MASCARO
Countywide : Crash Victim Saved From Burning Car PEGGY Y. LEE
Obituaries
Freedom Feasts : Passover: Hours of careful ritual and 3,000 years of tradition go into meals that celebrate the Jews' liberation from slavery in Egypt. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Easter Services Set Throughout County
MISSION VIEJO : Theater Complex Gets Green Light FRANK MESSINA
LOS ANGELES : Undercover Officer's Killer Gets 28 Years to Life
Transit Depot Plan Has Encinitas in Uproar : Planning: Residents don't want a combined train-bus center in downtown. The North County Transit District says the proposal has been approved in concept, and that the town has a responsibility. KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Officials Crack Down on RV Park : Ventura: Authorities say extended stays in the flood plain violate the facility's permit. But the owner disagrees. CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Director of Getty to Stay at Job : Art: John Walsh withdraws as candidate for the top post at the National Gallery. His move boosts the chances of Los Angeles County Museum's chief. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Employment Fair Attracts 1,000 JEFF SCHNAUFER
THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Men Face Trial in Drive-By Shooting SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
RESEDA : Woman, Son Are Acquitted in Slaying
CYPRESS : Bingo Games Must Move in 6 Months LYNDA NATALI
Heavy Spring Runoff Poses Hazards Along Waterways BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snafu Makes a Bad Friday for Hotel's Guests TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soviet Emigres Learn Rituals for Passover : Traditions: A synagogue is helping the newcomers of all ages study Judaism. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANCASTER : Girl, 15, Arrested in Fatal Shooting LESLIE BERGER
Afghanistan's Blood Flows On : Strongman's resignation is unlikely to bring calm to war-scarred land
Lotto Winner Hits Jackpot on First Try JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Protesters Picket Clinic in Burbank : Demonstration: They contend that the new Planned Parenthood office postponed a scheduled opening on Good Friday. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Publishers of El Latino Are Winning at a 'Big Boys' Game : Media: San Diego sisters pride themselves on the objectivity of the Spanish-language weekly they run. PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life in Biosophere 2
Playing Super Lotto
Man Convicted for Posting Sign That Offended Neighbors : Valencia: Gary Shaw is found guilty of disturbing the peace for displaying a message insulting a sheriff's deputy who had given him a ticket. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 71, Is Accused of Setting Her Husband Afire : Crime: The attack occurred after her cancer-stricken mate ate a chocolate Easter bunny she was saving for herself, police say. Incident may have been a result of a longstanding fight, they add. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Hackers Accused of Credit Card Fraud From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ALISO VIEJO : Newest Park Will Open on Monday FRANK MESSINA
Officer's Killer Sentenced to Maximum Prison Term : Courts: Louis Belvin Jr. faces almost 28 years to life in prison for the 1987 Sylmar slaying. He said he thought the man was an unhappy drug customer. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Mayor Backs City Purchase of Park : Acquisition: Robert F. Gentry will ask staff to consider feasibility of a buyout as a way to preserve the Treasure Island Mobilehome oceanfront facility. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Caltrans Using Razor Wire to Combat Vandalism
Union Says LAPD Has Few 'Soft Jobs' : Police: Chief-designate Williams draws sharp criticism for remarks about redeploying officers. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS 24th and 25th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS : McClintock Funding Tops Big Spenders JAMES QUINN and ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OAK PARK : Boundaries Studied for New School MAIA DAVIS
Teaching
Aviators Recall Glory Days : Restored Planes Bring Back Memories of War CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : No 'Cancer Cluster' at Bell, Study Says ROBERT BARKER
Council Graduates New Volunteer Tutors HERBERT J. VIDA
CAMARILLO : Vigil Decries Alleged Police Brutality PEGGY Y. LEE
Transient Gets 15 Years for Attack on Woman, 84 : Port Hueneme: John P. Duggan had been convicted of attempted murder, assault, burglary, auto theft and attempted rape. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : UCI Majors in Asian for a Week TOM McQUEENEY
A Modern Parable : Religion: Actors perform the crucifixion of Jesus in Oxnard's La Colonia neighborhood. It is called an important lesson for children. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garden Grove Service Will Honor City's 4 Slain Officers ROBERT BARKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Arts Panel Backs Civic Center Tower PSYCHE PASCUAL
WOODBURY UNIVERSITY : Dean Named to New Position
Authorities Dismiss Flyers About LSD as Work of Pranksters : Drugs: The warnings, which have surfaced over the years, appear at an El Segundo school. Some attribute their spread to people who mean well but are misinformed. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Mt. McGroarty Sunrise Service Untouched by Legal Questions JOHN DART
NEWS ANALYSIS : Waxman and Berman Are Likely to Survive House's Check Scandal ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poway Killer Gets 25-Year Sentence
Harris Has Death Row Company Facing Execution : Punishment: Eleven others are awaiting the gas chamber for slayings they committed in San Diego County. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Officer Confesses to Killing Wife From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SPORTS
Kings Count On Fresh Start : Hockey: They didn't reach expectations during the regular season, but they plan to change that when they begin the playoffs tonight at Forum against the Oilers. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Efficient Tostado Leads Hueneme to 2-0 Victory
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : No Signs of Faltering in Pirates DAN HAFNER
GOLF ROUNDUP : O'Meara, Love, Beck Share Heritage Lead From Associated Press
He May Give Yankees Ghost of a Chance CHRIS DUFRESNE
Lakers Appreciate a Reprieve MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL WIVA TOURNAMENT : Northridge Rally Stuns Long Beach THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Remembering Rangers' Last Stanley Cup STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
AMERICA'S CUP : Old-Time Help for High-Tech Sailing RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : New Team, Park Suit Sutcliffe DAN HAFNER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Davis Not Ready for Disabled List Yet BILL PLASCHKE
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Reynolds, Donaldson Lead Cal Lutheran Softball Sweep
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : In the Early Going, Sheffield Is Making McIlvaine Look Good
Harnisch Harnesses the Padres : Baseball: Houston pitcher continues mastery in 3-1 victory, helping his cause with a two-run double. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schwartz Takes First in Speedway Main Event
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Phillies' DeJesus Will Have Surgery Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Houston Watches Dallas Do It Again DAN HAFNER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL PLAYOFFS : Rangers Give Their Fans a Reason for Confidence STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TRACK MT. SAC RELAYS : Agoura Girls Set Record in the 6,400 KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : As Koch Ponders His Lineup, Conner Laments Thin 'Bench' RICH ROBERTS
After a Short Trial, Dodger Fans Already Have Offerman Verdict
A Tip o' the Sailor's Cap for Conner's Performance
And Another Thing, They Want More TV
What's More Valuable, Barry or Junk Bonds?
News of UCLA Season Finally Reaches Texas
After a Short Trial, Dodger Fans Already Have Offerman Verdict
Gennaro Leads Aztecs Past Lobos
Angels Rude to a Friend : Baseball: They visit former teammate Joyner and the Royals, leaving with an 8-1 victory. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bryan Twins Eliminated in Tennis Semifinals
Saddleback's Davidson Is First Across Line at Start and Finish ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After a Short Trial, Dodger Fans Already Have Offerman Verdict
After a Short Trial, Dodger Fans Already Have Offerman Verdict
Silva Goes From Last to 1st to Win Ventura Mini Stock Main PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Connors Gets Better of McEnroe THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Beach's Abrams Boys' 14 Tennis Title From Staff and Wire Reports
It's Bounce-Back Time for USC : Spring football: Smith, Trojans try to put a 3-8 season well behind them. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ellis Says '87 Monarchs Were Better Than This Year's Team STEVEN HERBERT
Ellis Finally in Familiar Territory : NBA: Former Mater Dei center is no stranger to playoff teams. But Clippers have a tough first-round opponent. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Rowers Win Heats in Olympic Trials From Associated Press
NCAA Says Laettner Diary OK From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Vista Advances to Bishop Gorman Final
While the Clippers Let Down, Warriors Crank Up Victory : Pro basketball: On the night after team clinches a playoff spot, Harper calls his teammates passive in the early going. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
If Lakers Don't Try to Win, They Lose Fans
Americans Should Be Outraged About 'El Negro'
Ezinwa Makes a Dash for Acceptance : Mt. SAC Relays: Azusa Pacific sprinter will go against Lewis at 100 meters today. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Joyner Comfortable in Kansas City HELENE ELLIOTT
New Padre Mascot an Embarrassment
Northridge Names Patterson Women's Basketball Assistant
Agoura Lowers Relay Mark : Prep track: Charger girls set state record in 4 x 1,600 event. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura Sets State Record in Girls' 6,400-Meter Relay KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arthur Ashe, AIDS, and Media Pressure
Strawberry's Homer in Ninth Tops Braves : Baseball: His second of the game, a two-run drive, produces a 7-5 victory. His five runs batted in nearly double his season total. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Austrian Leads in World Cup : Equestrian: Fruhmann in front with one competition remaining. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : NBC Is Counting the Days, Planning the Ways LEONARD SHAPIRO, WASHINGTON POST
Sockers Taking Breather : Soccer: Team gets a day off after earning a 3-1 advantage over the Blast. Players are ready to get back to work. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UNLV Again Beats UC Irvine in Baseball, 5-1
BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Chavez's Contract With Arum Upheld EARL GUSTKEY
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : Stanford, CS Northridge Advance to WIVA Final PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legend of Gennaro Grows With His Slugging Statistics : Baseball: SDSU's biggest hitter is hardly imposing in stature, but he has produced. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Blasts 10 Homers in Sweep of Southern Utah RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strong Effort Keeps Berman in CLU Rotation
HORSE RACING WOOD MEMORIAL : For Once, Jerkens Has Giant BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arthur Ashe, AIDS, and Media Pressure
SANTA ANITA : Solis, His Agent Part; Jockey Hires Matos for Hollywood Park Meeting BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MT. SAC RELAYS : Glusac Leads Fallbrook to Relay Win KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Revenge Is Nice for Sampras From Associated Press
Gymnastics From Staff and Wire Reports
Arthur Ashe, AIDS, and Media Pressure
Swartout Cramming for All Kinds of Tests : Prep swimming: There's never a dull moment for Rio Mesa junior record-holder, who is always ready for a new challenge. T.C. PORTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Signs Mira Costa Volleyball Player Green THERESA MUNOZ
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL : Orange Coast Rallies but Falls to Bakersfield
ORANGE COUNTY ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME : Mater Dei's Blanton, Knuff Lead South Team Selections
ENTERTAINMENT
Marriage or No, Tony Campisi Has to Go Where the Work Is JANICE ARKATOV
There's More to 'Life' Than Ratings HOWARD ROSENBERG
DANCE REVIEW : Jose Greco Company in Irvine : The 11-member troupe both sizzled and fizzled in a performance that, contrary to announcements, featured only one of the patriarch's children. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India's Om Puri on the Hazards of Pulling a Rickshaw in Bare Feet SUSAN KING
San Diego Spotlight : Erickson's 'Sierra' a Ripe State Anthem Candidate KENNETH HERMAN
MUSIC REVIEW : Adams' Meek Modernism at Pavilion MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Pop Reviews : Phish Makes Splash at the Variety STEVE HOCHMAN
Southwest Museum Plans Stir Tempest : Landmark: A new report has added fuel to the controversy over the fate of an institution that has outgrown its site. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
TV REVIEW : Holding a Mirror to Hispanic Heritage MAX BENAVIDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Excellent Broadcasting
Don't Tell Nobody
TV Reviews : A 'Show' Marathon on Movie Channel CHRIS WILLMAN
Breaking Barriers II
Performing Arts Center Cuts Events Schedule : Economy: Because of the recession, 'there are simply too few quality attractions' to fill the house, its officials say. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victoria Dillard's Dance Training Isn't Always a Help to Her Acting LOUIS CHUNOVIC
TV Reviews : NBC's 'Revolver' Misfires in Spain RAY LOYND
TV Reviews : Kirk Douglas Shines in Dyslexia Drama RAY LOYND
Coloring Book Caper--It's Easy to Stay Inside the Lines JEANE deCOSTER and DAVID CROOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ready, Set, Sweeps . . . : Some Aging Hits Get Send-Offs RICK DU BROW
WEEKEND TV : Spotlight on Easter Services and Specials STEVE WEINSTEIN
SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : NHL Playoffs Feature the Kings STEVEN HERBERT
Pop Reviews : Verlaines Hit Some Roadblocks at Whisky JEAN ROSENBLUTH
'L.A. Law' Story Lines
PBS Didn't Want to Take This Columbus Voyage SHARON BERNSTEIN
Between the Parentheses
STAGE REVIEW : Things Fall Apart in Murray Mednick's 'Taxes' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex Post Facto Writing
MUSIC REVIEW : Songwriters Up Close and Personal : Concert: 'The Bottom Line' brings various musical persuasions to Sound FX stage. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U2 Ticket Limits Cause a Fuss
Maslow Revisits Her 'Village' : Dance Pioneer Restages at UC Irvine a Work About Jewish Ghetto Life ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holding a Mirror to Hispanic Heritage : Miniseries: In five hourlong episodes, Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes offers poetic insight into the legacy of Spain in the Americas. MAX BENAVIDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Study in Contrasts by SONAR KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All Two the Good : Diane Varga and Buddy Childers Enjoy Putting Their Heads Together on the Standards BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Filling Power Vacuum in Eastern Europe ROBERT KOEHLER
Quotable
KRS-One: Hard Raps From a Teacher in the Street ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
The Weather Biz
HOME & GARDEN
A Wealth of Finds for Home : Auctions, Estate Sales Are Places to Hunt for Vintage, Heirloom Treasures, Pair Says JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Click Up Your Heels on Tile Mile PATRICK MOTT
Attempt to Refinish Fiberglas Shower Will Simply Stall the Inevitable JOHN MORELL
GARDENING : Tomato-Growing Ideas Keep Cropping Up KAREN DARDICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DECORATING ADVICE : Wallpaper Border Should Influence Color Scheme, Decor in Bedroom CARLETON VARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Pampering Extends Easter Lilies' Parade From Associated Press
Easter Keeps Egg Decorator, 'Bunny Lady' Hopping VALERIE ORLEANS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Natural Dye Job From Associated Press
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