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What happened on April 24, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Both Sides of 'Carmen' : Opera: Rosalind Elias has moved from singing to directing the Bizet work, which, to her mind, has no room for roller skates. By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Spotlight : Only a Few Details Mar \o7 Haute Cuisine\f7 at Marius By David Nelson
91X Suspends Its Morning Team for Playing Clay Tape By Kevin Brass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Rebels' a Take on U.K. Radicalism By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mayor Takes Stage in Palmdale Arts Center Fight By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Festival Gives Plays Their First Test : CalArts: The student-run event will showcase 20 works chosen from 49 submissions. They will be performed from Wednesday to May 3. By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 McCulloh writes regularly about theater for Calendar. \f7
Mall Kids on the Move : Talent: A troupe of 24 local high school students, mostly from the Valley, will take their rock and musical theater act to Expo '92 in Spain. By Lorna Fernandes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Hidden Eatery Makes Most of Its Spago Ties By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latino Comedy Troupe Shatters Old Images By Steve Appleford
STAGE REVIEW : 'Richard II': No Great Shakes : Kelsey Grammer Offers a Towering Performance By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'White Sands': Looks Great, Not Fulfilling By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Album Chart : Springsteen Losing His Touch By Dennis Hunt
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Passed Away' a Wise, Wry Look at Life By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Midnight' a Clear-Eyed Anti-War Film : An Army platoon tries for a Christmas truce with German soldiers in 1944 France in Keith Gordon's adaptation of William Wharton's novel. By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Sino-Japanese 'Silk Road' Both Epic and Intimate By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Hell at Sunset Motel'-a 1950s Mock Film Noir By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Crispin Glover Virtuosic in 'Little Noises' By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Pot Farmer Grows Up in 'Money Tree' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McLaughlin in Touch With His Feelings : The guitarist, who appears Thursday at the Variety, is constantly updating his technique. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Too Few Laughs From 'Carbonell' By Robert Koehler
STAGE REVIEW : 'Mame' a Promising Debut for CLO By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : 'Nothing Human Disgusts Me': Deceptively Simple, Powerful By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Jerry's Deli . . . So Much Food, So Little Time : Restaurant-goers are stunned by the glut of edible stimulation, but the main show is still the clientele. By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Intriguing Look at George Jones By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Upcoming Video Releases By Dennis Hunt
Music Reviews : Schickele Celebration By John Henken
Music Reviews : 17th-Century Delights By Herbert Glass
Music Reviews : Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio at LACMA By Herbert Glass
Sotheby's Hatches a Real Crowd Pleaser By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Battle of the Murder Movies By Howard Rosenberg
Maurice Sendak Signs TriStar Production Deal By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl Davis' Forte Is the Sound of Silents By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Lula' a Hard-Edged Look at Fading Rockers By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Affection for the Teen Condition : Pop Music: Teenage Fanclub's members are kindred spirits. The band plays at Fairfax High School tonight. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KCAL-TV Channel 9 Gets Most L.A. Area Emmy Nominations : KCAL-TV Channel 9 topped the competition for 1991 Los Angeles Area Emmy Award nominations Thursday, capturing 49
'World News' Tells Other War Story : Exhibit: Media coverage of the Persian Gulf War inspired artists to portray the uglier side in a multimedia show that stops in Fullerton. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Much Ado About Real Shakespeare : Literature: Charles Vere is making a quest--and career--of proving that his 16th-Century relative is the authentic Bard. He'll face his sympathizers and ridiculers at Chapman University. By Jess Bravin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Party' Writer Is at One With the Single Life : Stage: Fullerton production is a lighthearted look at the trials and the tribulations of the unmarried. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Druckman Looks to Heaven for Inspiration : Music: Composer's dream of 'super-angels' nets 'Seraphic Games.' Work commissioned by the Orange County Philharmonic Society premieres Saturday. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
'Citizens Jury' Idea Is Worth Watching
Scrutiny of Candidates Goes Beyond Finances
Old Age
L.A. Harbor Controversies
Williams Named New Police Chief
Williams Named New Police Chief
Williams Named New Police Chief
Williams Named New Police Chief
Waldheim
Deaf Crook
Williams Named New Police Chief
L.A. Harbor Controversies
Williams Named New Police Chief
Williams Named New Police Chief
Rapes Vastly Undercounted, Study Concludes By Marilyn Yaquinto, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : U.S.-Japan Battle of the Patents : Japanese firms are no longer quick to settle American claims to lucrative inventions. They are sharpening courtroom defenses--and turning to an aggressive offense. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebels Taking Afghanistan Piece by Piece By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Age Issue Would Likely Shape Bush-Clinton Debate : Campaign: Each so exemplifies his era's experiences strategists see a baby-boomer vs. 'GI generation' clash. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Reforms Proposed by Panel to Spur State's Economy : Government: California teeters on precipice and must find ways to keep and create jobs, says Chairman Peter Ueberroth. Democrats call suggestions old ideas. By George Skelton and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anger Mounts as Guadalajara Asks 'Why?' By Marjorie Miller and Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Earth Summit: The Green Issue Will Be Cash By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Relics of 'Big Bang' Seen for 1st Time : Cosmos: Research confirms that explosion started the universe. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Sky Divers Killed in Crash Did Not Wear Safety Belts By David Reyes and Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Report Raises Firms' Hopes, Critics' Fears By Martha Groves and Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rattled Nerves : Minor Damage Causes Major Headaches in Desert By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Held in Fatal Stabbing of Brother : Violence: Father wants his son released. He says knifing during an argument had to be an accident. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Cites Fear of Death Penalty, Changes Plea to Guilty in Killing From a Times Staff Writer
Voucher Backers Claim Success : Education: They say initiative to use public funds for private schools has enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. By William Trombley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warden Denies Any Effort to Rush Execution : San Quentin: He says that Harris suffered in his final hours because of 'macabre' legal machinations. By Dan Morain and Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rattled Nerves : Quake Advisories Are Sometimes on Shaky Ground By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Foe Governor Signs Bill Allowing Procedure Associated Press
Air Force May Lay Off 3,300 Officers to Meet Budget Limits By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Foes Have Tougher Task : Clinics: Operation Rescue's opponents in Buffalo, N.Y., are preventing a recurrence of the turmoil the group caused in Wichita, Kan. By David Treadwell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRADE : Third World Finds 'Free' Markets Closed : A U.N. study finds that barriers cost developing nations $500 billion a year--10 times what they get in aid. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROCKETRY : Ukraine Aerospace Industry Needs Only Some Customers : Breakup of the Soviet Union has left the new nation with the infrastructure and the expertise--but no business. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Don't Slow Reforms, Russia Warned : Economics: Backing off from market system could jeopardize billions of dollars in aid, Western officials say. By Karen Tumulty and Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study Finds Iraq Troop Strength Overestimated : Gulf War: When ground action began, 500,000 foes may actually have been 183,000. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Israel's Likud Party: Who's on 1st? By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junta Leader in Myanmar Steps Down From Associated Press
Majority Out of Reach for Japan's Ruling Party : Politics: The Liberal Democrats admit they will fall short in upper house election in July. They look to '95 to regain control. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Through Phone Lines, Panic and Relief Flow : Guadalajara: In the wake of disaster, L.A. residents have been desperate to reach their loved ones back home. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where to Call for Information
Radical Afghan Leader Offers Compromise : Rebels: Hekmatyar drops demand for an immediate Islamic state. He proposes an interim ruling council. From Associated Press
62-Year-Old Could Be Oldest to Give Birth Associated Press
De Klerk Proposes Ruling Council : South Africa: Elected in a multiracial vote, it would replace the president. The plan addresses ANC demands on move to democracy. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Key Recommendations
Workers' Compensation Called a 'Disgrace' By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assemblyman Defends Law on Corporate Liability By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Judge Responds to Wilson's Criticism of 'Macabre Legal Circus' : Courts: Jurist says governor should look at 'highly extraordinary' order by two federal judges that allowed Harris' execution to proceed. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loss Brings Out Chutists' Fatalistic Camaraderie By Marla Cone and Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Satyajit Ray; Film Director Depicted India's Tragedy By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake Gives Drills at L.A. Schools Increased Urgency : Preparedness: Many students take annual exercise more seriously. Faculty practices rescues, first aid. By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : 13,470 Apply for Gun Registration From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Carpenter Acts to Avoid Retrial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
17 Robberies, 5 Rapes, Killing Tied to 1 Suspect From Associated Press
Early Magellan Shutdown Bemoaned by Researchers By Judy Pasternak, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Marijuana Use Confronts Clinton Again : Campaign: The Democratic presidential candidate says admission of not inhaling was a 'nervous afterthought.' By Art Pine and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tsongas Camp Had '87 Data, Doctor Says : Cancer: In interview, physician contends he gave copy of disease chronology to campaign aides, who asked him to deal with media on individual basis. By Michael Ross and Robert Steinbrook, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : MINNESOTA : Health Insurance Access Law Signed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : HAWAII : Sightseeing Plane Wreckage Is Found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Out-of-Control Car Kills Four in Park From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lawsuit Trains Spotlight on 'Bundling' : Politics: Donating contributions by individual workers allows corporate executives to skirt funding limits. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day-Care Center Owner Receives 12 Life Terms for Molestations From Associated Press
MR. MATHEMATICIAN: Richard DeHoyos, 34, under a jury death... By Jerry Hicks and Steven Herbert and Ajowa Ifateyo
FAST TRACK: Newport Beach 13-year-old Donny B. Lord... By Jerry Hicks and Ajowa Ifateyo and Steven Herbert
WAY BACK IN SADDLE: Long before Gene Autry became the... By Jerry Hicks and Steven Herbert and Ajowa Ifateyo
Tape of Meeting Fails to Support Roth Assertion : Inquiry: Record shows political donor was present when O.C. board OKd project affecting his property. By George Frank and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BLOOMING ALLERGY! Trees in bloom, nurtured by recent... By Jerry Hicks and Steven Herbert and Ajowa Ifateyo
Political Power Remains Elusive for O.C. Latinos By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Panic and Relief Flow From U.S. Through Phone Lines By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where to Call for Information
Doctors Stage Warning Strikes Across Russia Associated Press
Four Executed in Syria Associated Press
Crash Probe Focuses on Safety Belts : Sky diving: The 16 victims were sitting on the floor of a plane that had no seats. Many parachutists disdain the harnesses. By Victor Merina and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawsuit Trains Spotlight on 'Bundling' : Politics: Donating contributions by individual workers allows corporate executives to skirt PAC funding limits. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The U.S. wants to use its public health know-how to treat the plague of violence. But critics fear that would erode civil liberties. : A Cure for Violence? By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAGES : He-e-e-re's Ralph, a Regular Guy By Andrea Heiman
A Battered Woman Questions Her Church By Robin Abcarian
At Last, a Place for Families to Recall the Good Times : Remembrance: After nearly four years of fund raising, relatives are about to dedicate the Crime Victims Memorial Monument. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 MAZDA RX-7 : Lean, Low, Fast, Fun: It Deserves a Perfect 10 By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : 'Give War a Chance': O'Rourke at His Best : GIVE WAR A CHANCE Eyewitness Accounts of Mankind's Struggle Against Tyranny, Injustice, and Alcohol-Free Beer \o7 by P.J. O'Rourke\f7 ; Atlantic Monthly Press $20.95; 256 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RUNWAY TO REALITY : Tanked Up By Joanna Dendel
OPTIONS : Slim Jeans and Ts With a Slogan By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRACTICAL VIEW : What to Do When You Get Scorched at the Dry Cleaners By Cindy Lafavre Yorks
Phooey on Froufrou By Betty Goodwin
An Essential Pause for the Weary of the Mall By Beth Ann Krier
Julia Worship COMPILED BY GAILE ROBINSON
Monument of Love : New Memorial in Brea Dedicated to Those Who Died in Violent Crimes Gives Relatives 'a Place to Put Flowers' : Monument of Love By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Like Father, Son and Daughter : Fashion: The man behind Match-N-Dad thought youngsters' apparel was kid stuff, so he came up with togs based on his own cool clothing. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOKS & AUTHORS : Maxwells Keep Fast Beat in 'Thunderheart' Novelization By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Mycogen Plans Joint Venture With Lubrizol : * Biotechnology: Proposal would help San Diego-based company develop pest-resistant crops. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tenneco Will Sell Mineral Business \o7 Reuters\f7
ICN Quarterly Numbers Show a Healthy Jump : * Earnings: The Costa Mesa-based pharmaceutical conglomerate saw bottom line boosted by sales from Eastern European subsidiaries. Early figures show a 30% gain. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alpha Microsystems Rebounds : Revenue: The maker of business computers credits cost control and product expansion for its return to profitability after a record loss year. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE : L.A. Woman Wins $150,000 House in Promotion by William Lyon Co.
Downey Reports 9% Quarterly Drop : Earnings: Despite slide from last year's first quarter, S&L's latest showing--net profits of $11.3 million--remains impressive. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residential Real Estate
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Residential Real Estate
Tax Breaks Keep Firm in Anaheim : Agreement: City's deal with BACE Plastics will save 300 local jobs. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Californian Is Bush's Pick for Key Bank Post : Regulation: James E. Gilleran is likely to be nominated as comptroller of the currency. By Robert A. Rosenblatt and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Well-Heeled Controversy : 'Art of the Shoe' Exhibit at L.A. County Museum Stirs a Ruckus By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Chain to Drop Units By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell Puts Jet Cost Overrun at $790 Million : Aircraft: The contractor concedes that the C-17's price will exceed the ceiling. The Air Force is even less optimistic. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Eases High-Tech Trade Rules : Exports: Some barriers are lifted on supercomputers and other sensitive goods for shipment to Europe and Japan. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Real Cleanup : Insurers' Superfund Focus: Hiring Lawyers By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Exxon Corp. reported sharply weaker first-quarter results...
Credit Cards Hurt American Express Profit
Wang Laboratories Inc. said it posted a fiscal...
Delta Air Lines lost $151.6 million in the January-March...
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Encouraging Signs
Occidental's 1st-Quarter Income Falls 28% By Patrick Lee
The Kenny Rogers Investing Theory: Ya Gotta Know When to Hold . . . By Tom Petruno
MCI Communications Corp., crediting gains in its large...
McDonald's Corp. said its first-quarter profit rose 11...
It's Good Time to Upgrade Your Telephone Services By Jane Applegate
Texaco Inc. said first-quarter earnings fell 52% to $200... \o7 Associated Press\f7
Dow Shakes Off Early Slide, Rises 9.84 : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and \f7
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
County May Lease Beds to Expand East Mesa Jail : Funding: Under new proposal, state would pay for space at Descanso Honor Camp to defray costs of bringing Otay Mesa facility into full operation. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landlord Used Stun Gun on Her, Tenant Charges From Associated Press
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Students Awarded $1,000 Scholarships By Carlos V. Lozano
March of Dimes Sponsors Walks to Help Newborns
Race for Mayor Gives Sewer Politics a New Meaning By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Environmental Groups Launch Cleanup Effort
VENTURA : Coroner Seeks Help in Identifying Body By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : School District OKs $450 Annual Bus Fee By Scott Graves
SIMI VALLEY : Residents to Pick Up Trash Near Channel By Maia Davis
Countywide : Phillips' Firm Image Described at Trial By Ron Soble
Countywide : Madera Road Work to Disrupt Traffic By Phil Sneiderman
Countywide : Bigger WalkAmerica Turnout Forecast By Patrick Mccartney
Botched Drug Deal Sparked San Pedro Killings, Police Say By Kenneth J. Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debut Really Rocks : Entertainment: The South Bay Civic Light Opera overcomes numerous obstacles--even an earthquake--to present its first musical production. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Get Jolting Reminder to Brace Homes for Earthquakes : Preparedness: Calls stream into Manhattan Beach about a program to assess the quake safety of houses. In other cities, the temblor jangles nerves but does little damage. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Gallegly Endorses Rousselot in 25th By Alan C. Miller
Funds to Aid Aerospace Suppliers Sought : Industry: Organizers seek $12.9 million in federal money to help create a manufacturing technology center at El Camino. By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer Heat Springs Ahead of Its Time By Paul Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-age role models call for a safe and sober prom night. By Gordon Dillow
Contract With Waste Management Under Fire By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Chief Broadcasts Appeal to Officers on King Case : Law enforcement: Gates asks the troops to be calm and professional regardless of the verdict. The jury begins its deliberations. By Louis Sahagun and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Limits Simi Schools' Role in Fighting Vouchers By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
I-8 Projects Expected to Tie Up Traffic : Transit: Drivers are urged to find alternate routes and methods of transportation to ease congestion. By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agents Seize Equipment, Documents in Probe of Citrus College Teacher : Surplus: Search of San Diego County sites continues a federal investigation into $5 million in government equipment that officials say was illegally obtained. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ground Broken for Experimental Purification Plant
Scripps Oceanographer to Get Award By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Nonsmoking Push Angers Restaurateurs By Leslie Earnest
A Hellish Home Life : Women Say Abusive Father Killed Sister He Called Possessed By Rose Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo Acts to Cancel Contract With Trash Hauler By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anti-Gang Strategy Gaining Momentum : Violence: Community leaders, along with gang members and neighborhood groups, focus on 14-point plan to ease bloodshed. Anglo residents are told that they, too, must join effort. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Judge Says Drug War Lost, Legalize Them : Law: Federal magistrate says substances should be decriminalized and given free to any adults 'insane enough to want them.' By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman's Rise From Despair Validates Ways of Welfare By Dana Parsons
BREA : Noisy Parties to Put Hosts in Jeopardy By Helaine Olen
GARDEN GROVE : City Honors Rescuer of Girl, Mother By Robert Barker
FULLERTON : Water Conservation Ordinance Repealed
LA HABRA : Museum to Feature Indian Storyteller By Helaine Olen
GARDEN GROVE : Bus Shelter Contract Killed, Bond Seized By Robert Barker
GARDEN GROVE : Assembly Candidates Will Tape Debate By Bill Billiter
TUSTIN : New City Council Appoints Mayor By Malaika Brown
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council to Resume City-Supplied Meals By John Penner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City : City Broadens Its Bingo Horizons By John Penner
IRVINE : District OKs Site for New Middle School By Tom Mcqueeney
IRVINE : Schools Bracing for Cuts in State Aid By Tom Mcqueeney
Countywide : Quake Preparedness Events Quite Timely By Ajowa Ifateyo and Thuan Le
IRVINE : Researcher Elected to American Academy By Kristina Lindgren
LAGUNA BEACH : Plan to Slow Traffic OKd Despite Dispute By Leslie Earnest
MISSION VIEJO : Home Depot OKd Despite Sign-Waving By Frank Messina
DANA POINT : Candidate Pulls Out of City Council Race By Len Hall
Chasm Over Bridge Leading to Courtroom : Development: Laguna Hills faces suit for refusing to allow Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo Co. access to lone road to project site. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney for Gionis Grills Aissa Wayne : Courts: Defense attempts to portray actor's daughter as incidental victim of random assault rather than the target of a vengeful plot. By Mark Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 15, Dies When Trucks Collide After Gang Encounter By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Found in Bushes Is Identified
Sheriff Reclassifying Inmates Despite Warning of Illegality By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
County Bar Supports Judge's Right to Take Stand on Drugs By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fantasy 5 Results
QUAKE WATCH : Ready State
The Arrogance of Power : Los Angeles Board of Supervisors: The public be damned
A Little Compassion for All : Extending rights to non-traditional families
Yugoslavia: Recognizable?
Thank goodness it wasn't a double-digit rate: Easterners... By Steve Harvey
Super Lotto Results
VAN NUYS : Suspect Sought in Slaying Surrenders
39 People Charged in Welfare Fraud Ring : Crime: District attorney says doctor and ringleader helped nearly 100 people file fake claims, grossing $300,000 since 1989. From United Press International
PERSPECTIVE ON RUSSIA : Bureaucrats Cringe but the People March On : Yeltsin's popular support, despite the rigors of reform, makes him strong enough to defeat a balky congress. By Mark Kramer, \o7 Mark Kramer is a research fellow at Brown University's Center for Foreign Policy Development and a fellow at Harvard University's Russian Research Center. \f7
A Church in Strife Over Secular Missteps : Christian Science: A news empire in distress and a bequest at risk symbolize the spiritual estrangement from the founder. By Julia Malone, \o7 Julia Malone, a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, worked on the staff of the Christian Science Monitor, including its television news division, for 12 years. She is currently the White House correspondent for Cox Newspapers. \f7
Obituaries
Chief Broadcasts an Appeal to Officers : King case: Gates asks the troops to be calm and professional regardless of the verdict. Jury begins its deliberations. By Richard A. Serrano and Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Arrested in Drive-by Shooting : Violence: Woman allegedly fired at boys in schoolyard after her son says was robbed by gang members. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Blasts Plan to Cut Officers : Budget: Police chief says proposal would increase emergency response time and impede efforts to catch violent criminals. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going Bughouse : Insect Zoo to Open at County Natural History Museum By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Expected to Be Told to Halt High-Level Promotions By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Votes to Repeal Law on Pension Rules By Richard Simon and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CITY OF INDUSTRY : Boy Killed, Woman Hurt in Shooting at Theater
SAN PEDRO : Sour Drug Deal Triggered Triple Murder, Police Say
LOS ANGELES : Deadline Extended for Redistricting Proposals
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Review Board Created for Coastal Projects
SAN FERNANDO : Suspect With Jail Alibi Cleared of Murder Charge
WEST COVINA : Man Gets Life, No Parole in Slaying at Holiday Inn
Earthquake Kits
Coercion and the Tug of War Over Proposition F By Bill Boyarsky
PANORAMA CITY : Berman Making Personal Apologies for Overdrafts
\o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.\f7
More U.S. Surplus Equipment Seized in Citrus College Probe By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stolen Ring Back in Family Circle : Theft: Santa Monica police recover diamond that has been handed down through five generations. By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Panel Blasts Judge but Upholds Drug Dealer's Sentence : Courts: 9th Circuit assails L.A. jurist for 'harmful comments' in comparing defendant to Manuel Noriega. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby Injured in Attack by Gang Member Dies : Violence: Family members try to make sense of her death. Police seek driver of car that struck the man holding her. By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
39 Accused in Major Welfare Fraud Ring : Crime: D.A. blasts county agency for sending relief checks issued in as many as 96 different names to a single address. A psychologist is among those charged. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : 2 Suspects Arrested in Fatal Shooting By Leslie Berger
Berman's Apologies Have Personal Touch : Politics: The Valley congressman calls constituents who have complained about his check overdrafts at the House bank. Most other lawmakers give their aides that chore. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Council Sworn In, Hill Chosen Mayor By Aaron Curtiss
PACOIMA : Zoning OKd for Low-Income Units By Greg Braxton
VALLEY AREA : Gallegly Endorses Rousselot in 25th By Alan C. Miller
PACOIMA : 5 to Be Honored for Community Service By Jocelyn Y. Stewart
LOS ANGELES : Property Manager Target of Charges By John Schwada
Supervisors Create Coastal Review Board : Environment: The panel will evaluate plans along the seaward slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Convicted of Killing Girlfriend By Henry Chu
County Rejects Recovery Plan for Antelope Valley Schools By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man With Jail Alibi Cleared in 2nd Killing : Courts: Judge accepts evidence proving Paul Diaz was incarcerated at the time of the 1990 crime. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies in Fire in Northridge; 42 Are Left Homeless By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP's Nominee Was Fund-Raiser for Willie Brown : Senate race: Carol Rowen says she didn't realize her duties in 1985 for Assemblyman Bane would include work on the Speaker's dinner that benefits Democrats. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Traffic Fines Can Be Paid Saturday in Burbank, Newhall
Family in Daze as one Brother Kills Another : Stabbing: Basketball game quarrel turned deadly, as 18-year-old plunged knife into brother, 20. They loved each other deeply, family says. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Wild Ride Behind the Wheel of the Ultimate Macho-Mobile By Tony Perry
Sticky Business : Oxnard Officials Shut Down Boy's Candy Store By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Country Day Sues in Headmaster's Hiring By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk Driver in Fatal Accident Back in Jail : Sentence: Sheriff will review procedures that led to release of Renee Reid, 19, to home surveillance program. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speak Softly and Carry an Open Mind : Program Helps Students, Teachers and Parents Resolve Conflicts Calmly By Lisa R. Omphroy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Jail to Be Erected Near Santa Paula : Corrections: Supervisors approve the 43-acre farmland site despite foes' claims that the environmental report was falsified. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care District May Take Control of Hospital : Camarillo: An eminent domain action would put a proposed merger of two medical centers on hold. By Caitlin Rother, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Traditions Make Ojai's Tourney a Love Match By Larry Speer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Abex Says Oxnard Plant May Be Closed : Aerospace industry: The company warns the 630 employees of possible layoffs. It cites a slump and restructuring. By Christopher Pummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grand Jury Finds Flaws in Tuition Program : Government: The panel reports no criminal acts. But it questions some employee payments and calls for new supervision. By Ron Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guilty Plea in Slaying Is Linked to Harris Execution
VENTURA : Channel Islands Park Tide Pool Display Nears Completion By Jane Hulse
VENTURA : Director of Blood Service Promoted By Patrick Mccartney
CAMARILLO : Schools Weigh Hike in Developer Fees By Caitlin Rother
San Diego : Fleeing Robbers Shoot Motel Clerk
SAN DIEGO : Local Judges to Take Part in Court Forum
VENTURA : Man Robs Branch of Bank of America By Patrick Mccartney
SPORTS
Deron Johnson Dies at Age 53 From Staff and Wire Reports
Fay-Conner Duel Appears Unlikely By Dave Distel
Beathard May Go on the Defensive : NFL draft: Barring a trade, Chargers have 23rd pick in the first round. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stars & Stripes Takes the Fizz Out of Koch : America's Cup: Conner outmaneuvers America 3 to cut deficit to 3-1. Kiwis top Il Moro. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Guard Gets Shot at Playing With Pros By Irene Garcia
Olive's First Recruit Should Help Fill Void in Backcourt By Rob Fernas
Moving to the Fore : As Professional Beach Volleyball Evolves, the Four-Player Format Is Gaining Popularity By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Toros End 10-Game CCAA Losing Streak
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Aztecs Continue Unbeaten Streak
Gary Pettis Getting Acclimated to Padre Surroundings : Baseball: Outfielder gets fresh start after his release by Texas. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crow Again Named MSL's Top Defender
Red Flag Goes Up for Il Moro : Challengers: Italians continue to protest Kiwis' bowsprit, but the flag might as well symbolize a campaign in trouble. By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : There Will Be No Disabled List for America's (Gimpy) Sailor By Rich Roberts
He's Getting Ahead by Backing Up : Angels: Utility infielder Gonzales got his chance when Schofield was traded to the Mets. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Need to Continue Success of '91 Draft Day By Mike Penner
Pringle Gets a Surge Out of Football, No Matter What the League By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suddenly, His College Volleyball Career Is Over By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Adds Four to Women's Basketball Team
Parent Conflicts Prompt Whiteley's Resignation By Fernando Dominguez
Volleyball Tournament of Champions Is Canceled By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Benzinger Believes He's Odd Man Out By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Milligan Released From Hospital \o7 Associated Press\f7
COMMENTARY : Get Ready for Steinbrenner's Return By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
Glendale's Wright Off Track Team : Discipline: Defending Southern Section 4-A champion in the long jump is dismissed for refusing to practice. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defeat Typifies Season of Woe for Canyons By T.C. Porter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunrise, Sunset : Everyday Role the Goal of Phoenix's Ceballos, Labeled an 'Up and Down' Player by His Coach By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / OJAI TOURNAMENT : Shorter Commute Serves Jellen, Her Mother Well By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Signs 2 Players in Basketball By Theresa Munoz
Discussion Lit a Fire in Treadway
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Pierce Clinches Tie for WSC Title
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Diaz Allows 1 Hit in Poly's Victory Over Sylmar, 4-0
Pitchers Snyder, Ortiz, Catcher Voita Take Steps to Attend Major Colleges
NBA PLAYOFFS : Lakers Turn Blowout Into Mere Rout : Western Conference: Trail Blazers take a 36-point lead in the first half, then cruise to a 115-102 victory. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
She's Too Old to Make Name for Herself By Mal Florence
AMERICA'S CUP : Conner Forces America 3 Mistakes, Wins By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Clippers Can't Have Enough Depth By Larry Stewart
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pittsburgh Skein Ends at 9 Games From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mussina Keeps Orioles Rolling, 8-1 From Associated Press
NHL PLAYOFFS : Lemieux Points Penguins to Victory, 6-4 From Associated Press
NBA PLAYOFFS : SuperSonics Take Advantage of Warriors From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Troubled Becker Falls Quickly to Krickstein From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Two Pairs of Legends Lead at 61 From Associated Press
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : Pepperdine Plays Penn State in Semifinal By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL : Higbee's Two Doubles and Five RBIs Lead Rancho Santiago By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Fourth in Big West Women's Tennis
IRVINE BOXING : Magdaleno Gets Busy to Score Knockout By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TRACK : Brix Goes a Long Way to Lead University's Upset of Woodbridge
Elliott Eliminated in Ojai Tournament
John Blair, who started Corona del Mar's track and field... By Barbie Ludovise
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Bakke's Bat, Ortega's Arm Carry La Habra Past Sunny Hills
PREP ROUNDUP : Bostrom Sets Record in 100 Butterfly
NBA PLAYOFFS : As Expert, He Can Go to Blazers By Mike Downey
Shadowy Tactics Work for Oilers : Stanley Cup playoffs: Buchberger's job is to take Gretzky out of his game. Webster says the tactic should be penalized. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maddox Refuses to Look Back : Football: Leaving UCLA for the NFL draft is history. Ahead lies an uncertain future. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : New Ballgame for Clippers : Western Conference: The Jazz will be tough enough, but playoff intensity might make things even tougher. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Swimming From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA Firings: Westhead, Hamblen From Staff and Wire Reports
Now, Faceoffs Are on Mound : Baseball: Steve Wilson prefers the intensity of hockey, but Dodgers are glad they have him. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Signs New Radio Package to Increase Coverage Statewide By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deron Johnson Dies of Cancer : Baseball: Angel coach, 53, was power hitter who played 16 seasons in the major leagues. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL : Bishop Amat Wins One for Book, 39-1
THOROUGHBRED RACING : At Churchill Downs, Memories of Laz Barrera Come Naturally By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Fair Meeting Canceled at Los Alamitos By Steve Andersen
Marinovich's Record Cleansed : Raiders: Misdemeanor drug charges dismissed against quarterback. Judge describes ESPN report as 'ugly rumors.' By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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