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What happened on April 29, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Silver tea and coffee sets, solid oak organs, a sailboat... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
IRMELI DESENBERG, an art historian who has taught in... By Zan Dubin
Stone Goes for Direct Hit at UCI : Lecture: Filmmaker tells an overflow crowd Monday night that 'a revolution' is needed to release the government's John F. Kennedy assassination files. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Pianist Cheng Crusades for Boulez, New Music By Chris Pasles
Stone's View of 'Malcolm' Dispute By Kristina Lindgren
Two Shows With Messages : Artists: Some works hit mark, others falter at SDSU, Natural History Museum shows. By Victoria Reed
Museum's Downtown Site Shown : Art: Media preview of new contemporary art venue comes amid cutbacks and shortfalls at the institution. By Kevin Brass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opera By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
2nd Folk Heritage Festival Boasts Multicultural Lineup By John D'Agostino
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Ratings : Tuesday Lineup Powers ABC to Top By Lee Margulies
Quotable
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Normal' an Ambitious Tale of Women on the Road By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Stage 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
Comedy By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Uncut Version of Visconti's Epic 'Rocco' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Playboys': Beneath Green of Rural Ireland By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : These People Live Real 'Northern Exposure' By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : A Mighty 'Tempest' Brewing : Alternative Repertory Conjures a Visually Stunning Production By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Recovered 'Fortune' : Renaissance Work Cost $1,000, Sold for $4 Million By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
AN APPRECIATION : The Tortured Vision of Francis Bacon By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Exclamation TV! Manson! Elvis! UFOs! By Howard Rosenberg
COMMENTARY : The Impact of County Art Museum's Earl Powell By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
Public-Broadcasting Critic Signs On as KCRW Host By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
6 Pop Shows Planned at the Bowl : Concerts: Michael Bolton is the only announced act on a lineup that would be the largest number of pop-rock shows in nearly two decades. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A&E, Discovery Channel Get Real for Fall By Lee Margulies
NEWS
'Family Values' and Republicans
Celebrities
Wildflowers
Bill Cosby
Doolittle Raiders
American Labor Unions
'Family Values' and Republicans
Changing
American Labor Unions
American Labor Unions
Bill Cosby
2 States, 2 Priorities
* Gian Carlo Wick; Math Theorem Advanced Physics
Frederick Cable Oechsner; Former Diplomat, Journalist
William Clifford (Billy) Breen; Undercover FBI Operative
Olivier Messiaen, 83; Faith Guided Composer's Music By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William O. Beers; Former CEO, President of Kraft
COLUMN ONE : Tourism--Nature's New Ally? : 'Eco-tours' are providing a financial boost to Third World nations while preserving the environment. But there are unscrupulous schemes and risks to local cultures. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Experts Divided on Whether Recent Quakes Fit a Pattern By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Museum's Powell to Direct National Gallery : Art: He is credited with transforming L.A. facility into bustling urban showcase during his 12-year tenure. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Death Penalty Support Still Strong in State By George Skelton, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Islamic Scholar New President of Afghanistan By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Farm to Pay Women $157 Million for Job Bias : Courts: Total damages against insurance firm may exceed $200 million. Award is record for civil rights case. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
4,300 Eat With GOP Elite, Fork Over $9 million By Dwight Morris and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2% Growth in Economy Points to Modest Recovery By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson to Seek U.S. Disaster Relief for Humboldt County : Earthquakes: Governor praises tenacity of North Coast residents after three temblors caused $61 million in damage. He inspects quakes' devastating effects on Ferndale, Scotia and Rio Dell. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Is a Job for . . . Ueberroth? By Peter H. King
Chancellor Warns of Cal State Closings : Education: At least one of the system's 20 colleges will be shut if the budget is cut to the degree being discussed, he says. San Marcos campus is said to be 'in jeopardy.' By William Trombley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislators Ask Congress to Help State's Economy : Government: The bipartisan delegation's request for funds gets a discouraging response on Capitol Hill. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Strikes Reflect New German Austerity By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Reversal Leaves Official Out in the Cold : Politics: Ex-spy chief is named foreign minister. Post is taken away from construction minister after one day. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Painter Francis Bacon Dies : Art: At 82, he remained a figure of controversy whose powerful, boldly painted canvases divided critics and viewers alike. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fujimori Bars Job Appeals by Fired Judges \o7 From Reuters\f7
Feisty Mayor No Stranger to Abortion Controversy : Welcoming Operation Rescue brought Buffalo official criticism, but he defends the right to demonstrate on either side of any issue. By David Treadwell, Times national correspondent
Scores of Abortion Protesters Arrested \o7 Times wire services\f7
U.N. Efforts Jeopardized by Bosnia Fighting \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Won't Be Slave to IMF, Yeltsin Says : Russia: Independence assertion shows line he walks between foreign-aided reforms and domestic pressures. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Concedes Its Fear of Russia : Security: President wants international protection in exchange for relinquishing nuclear arms. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Military Aid for Republics, U.S. Says By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : H-Bomb Fuel Plant Start-Up Predicted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Crash Kills All 9 on Military Plane From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Drug Seized, 10 Held in Cali Cartel Probe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
House GOP Leaders Agree to Back Far-Reaching Financial Subpoena : Check scandal: The decision for disclosure of monetary records throws the issue to the Democrats, still opposed to complying. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USDA Points to 'Pyramid' for Proper Diet : Health: New guide is intended to illustrate nutritious eating. Objections from some food industries held up diagram for months. By Marilyn Yaquinto, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former HUD Aide Charged in Scandal of Reagan Era : Housing: The onetime top assistant to Secretary Pierce denies any wrongdoing. A special counsel says the investigation is not over. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funding for Space Station Faces Spirited Attack : Congress: Critics will try to strip away most of the $2.25-billion requested. Showdown today may be first of many such battles. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Tries to Put Best Face on Defeat By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buchanan Calls for Repeal of Voting Rights Act : Republicans: The challenger, in North Carolina, sees the 1965 law leading to an 'American apartheid.' By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Has Turned Corner in Pennsylvania, Clinton Says : Politics: Democratic front-runner says primary results prove that he can get his message across. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Uses Thomas Hearings Issue to Score Stunning Upset By Cathleen Decker
Weigh Perot Draft, Willie Brown Says \o7 from a Times Staff Writer\f7
California IN BRIEF : VENTURA : Cost of Rail Line Put at $45 Million From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : CALEXICO : New Drug Being Smuggled Into U.S. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : STANFORD : Ex-Guard Held in Theft of Art, Books From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Senate Passes Coin Bill Without Cranston's Redesign Provision By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Ventura Cities Are Safest of Their Size in U.S. By Ron Soble and Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Davis Warns State of $400-Million Cash Shortage \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
HAPPY BABY: Raymond Garcia of Santa Ana thought it would... By Zan Dubin and Carla Rivera and Jerry Hicks
DANGER MISSION: Laguna Beach filmmaker Greg MacGillivray... By Carla Rivera and Zan Dubin and Jerry Hicks
LITTLEST BISHOP: Six-year-old Asuka Nakamura of the Garden... By Carla Rivera and Zan Dubin and Jerry Hicks
Clinton Takes Big Pennsylvania Lead : Primary: Early returns show the Arkansas governor ahead of Brown by a 2-1 margin. The President is seen as effectively clinching the Republican nomination. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
$55,000 in O.C. Student Funds Missing : Foul-up: Discrepancies at Irvine high school leave clubs in financial limbo. Bad bookkeeping blamed. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Agents Seize Cocaine Shipment Hidden With Broccoli By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLOCKWORK ORANGE: Rep. Robert Dornan's lawsuit complaining... By Jerry Hicks and Zan Dubin and Carla Rivera
Space-Lab Budget Battle to Be Monitored in O.C. : Technology: McDonnell Douglas unit in Huntington Beach holds contracts for Space Station Freedom valued at $3.5 billion. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Sees Restart of Reactor That Makes Tritium By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Willie Brown Says Party Should Consider Perot Draft Over Clinton : Democrats: Speaker of California Assembly voices concern over character issues, ultimate electability of the front-runner. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Only E.T. Had Known About This By Lynn Simross
BOOK REVIEW Helen Douglas: The Dark Side of the '40s : CENTER STAGE; A Biography of Helen Gahagan Douglas 1900-1980, \o7 by Ingrid Winther Scobie\f7 Oxford, $24.95; 368 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Casual Theme Fits Party-Goers to a Tee : Move over, designer duds. By Ann Conway
FIXATIONS : Skate-Hoarder : Kurt Schneider of Huntington Beach is as laid-back about his collection as the '60s kids who used the toys for fun, not sport. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport-to-Ensenada Racers Ready to Set Sail By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Partners Say Age Gap Makes for Better Business By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sculptor Glenna Goodacre's Vietnam Memorial Is the First to Honor the Women Who Served : For the Forgotten By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Uncertain Future for the Works of Mark Twain : Literature: For 30 years, a UC project produced authoritative editions of the author's stories and letters. Now, its two major sponsors may cut back support. By John Boudreau, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Hardest Words : Everyone Agrees That Teaching Kids About Abuse Is Important, but How, What and When to Tell Them Are Complicated Issues By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HUMAN CONDITION: WHY MEN WON'T DANCE : Let's Just Sit This One Out By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Dull Day for Dow, Up 3.36; Bond Yield Falls : Market Overview
General Motors Drives Back Into the Black : Automobiles: Analysts say the company's first quarterly profit since 1990 could indicate a recovery for Detroit. By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFB WRITER
The Future of Successful Retailing Owes a Lot to a Guy Named Sam By James Flanigan
Once-Thriving Biotech Stocks Suffer Setbacks By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
NEWS ANALYSIS : Why Sales of Homes Fell 14.8% : Economy: Analysts blame rising mortgage rates and good weather for a surprising plunge in March. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T '700' Lines Let Calls Track Down Recipients By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B of A to Vacate Tower Leased by Security Pacific : Real estate: Consolidating merged operations in the Bank of America tower may worsen the downtown office space glut. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Air Force Now Says Jet Crashed By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mercedes-Benz Maker to Cut 20,000 Jobs From Associated Press
Lloyds Launches Hostile Bid for Midland Bank : Acquisitions: The proposed $6.56-billion takeover is unprecedented in the history of Britain's banking industry. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill to Assist Defense Firms Hit by Cutbacks By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Reassigns Several Executives By Ralph Vartabedian
U.K. Firm Buys 4% of L.A. Gear From Associated Press
For California Bond Investors, 'A' Is for 'Anxiety' By Tom Petruno
USX Corp. earned $22 million in the first quarter as its...
RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. reported a small first-quarter...
Eastman Kodak Co. blamed unfavorable currency rates, low...
Chevron Sags 45% on Low Energy Prices
Upbeat News From Lockheed: Dividend Up, Debts Are Down By Ralph Vartabedian
Chapter 86: I Am Put on a Tenner \o7 Associated Press\f7
Allergan Sells Contact-Lens Manufacturer : Streamlining: Deal is part of company's strategy to trim its operations and drop unprofitable subsidiaries and product lines. Terms of the pact were not announced. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2% Growth Indicates a Recovery : Economy: President hails first-quarter gain. Private survey shows that consumer confidence surged in April. Modest upswing probably won't help jobless rate. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 100 largest publicly traded county companies, 14...
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Zilog Acquires Most of Avant Inc. Assets
Odetics Appears Safe From Disney Clutches : Expansion: Electronics firm feared displacement under park's plans, but plant is no longer prime site for a parking garage. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : How Companies Can Hobble Runaway Computer Systems Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Register Parent Sues Former Circulation Chief
Cable TV Firm Acquired : Broadcasting: Dimension buys Crown Valley, a small Laguna Niguel firm, tightening its control of South County. By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Western Digital Upbeat Despite Loss : Technology: Third-quarter results worse than last year's, but disk-drive sales are improving. Company made a profit in March. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Thrift Adds 2 Seats to Its Board : S&Ls: Western Financial Savings Bank's action is prompted by federal regulators. One of the new directors is state's former top regulator. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
European Jobless Figure Stays at 9.2% \o7 Reuters\f7
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Irvine Rejects Swimming-Pool Safety Proposal By Tom Mcqueeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Sought Order to Restrain Her Killer : Crime: Victim who was shot to death in catering truck failed to appear for court date to allege he beat and threatened her with a gun. By Gebe Martinez and Terry Spencer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Freeway : Accident: Victim dies instantly when hit by tractor-trailer. Car hits center divider in avoiding the jackknifed truck. By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amtrak Train Hits, Kills Man in Irvine
Sears Will Clean Tainted Water, Pay Advertising Fine By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Upright congressman? U.S. Rep. Robert K. Dornan used to be... By Steve Harvey
A Chance for a Bill in the Public Interest : Bush should sign campaign reform law
Checking Out Inner-City Banking : Minority banks will need help if they are to pick up the slack of B of A / Security merger
The Syrian Image Machine Cranks Up : Assad's decision to let Syrian Jews go is one thing, his terrorist policies are another
PLATFORM : Picking on Unions Won't Muzzle Labor's Voice By \o7 Barry Hammitt\f7, \f7 and \o7 BARRY HAMMITT, executive director of Service Employees International Union Local 998, the Public Employees Assn. of Ventura, commented on President Bush's executive order granting workers greater control over political spending by unions. He told The Times:
Honoring a Rape Victim as More Than a Statistic : Crime: We must be better informed and protected in this plague that strikes another woman every six minutes. By \o7 Maria Birkas\f7 and \o7 Silvia Argueta\f7 and \o7 Billie Beach\f7 and \o7 Margaret Fitzsimmons\f7 and \o7 Lerinda Smith\f7 and \o7 Anne Richardson\f7 and \o7 Virginia Keeny\f7, \f7 and \o7 Friends of Penny Nanopoulos, a Los Angeles civil-rights attorney.
A Gamble That Could Work for Clinton : Politics: He should call for an open convention lest his party face the absolute humiliation of winding up third in November. By Robert S. Mcelvaine, \o7 Robert S. McElvaine teaches history at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., and has long been active in Democratic politics. He is currently organizing a Committee for an Open Democratic Convention. \f7
Obituaries
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Bus Route (Line 85) Keeps on Truckin'
RESEDA : Council OKs Permit for Church, School By John Schwada
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : 2 Are Arrested in Shooting at School By Henry Chu
Supervisors Reject Study on Impact of Landfill Plan : Weldon Canyon: The action follows an appeal by Ojai and environmental groups that had challenged the report's adequacy. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Study Failure of Shopping Center Overhang : Camarillo: A Ventura County safety engineer says it is unclear whether the architect, builder or another factor should be blamed. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Local Cities Safest in Nation, FBI Says : Statistics: Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley had the lowest urban crime numbers in '91. Oxnard posted the county's highest last year. By Daryl Kelley and Ron Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simi Rejects Shops, Homes on School Site By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Artists Share Costs of Life Drawing By Maia Davis
MOORPARK : College to Mark Its 25th Anniversary By Maia Davis
OXNARD : Bus Route Cuts to Provide Road Funds By Santiago O'Donnell
SIMI VALLEY : Public Forum to Focus on Courts By Gary Gorman
VENTURA : Little Enrollment Change Expected By Carlos V. Lozano
CAMARILLO : Water Board Names General Manager By Caitlin Rother
OXNARD : Higher Trash, Water, Sewer Fees Backed By Santiago O'Donnell
THOUSAND OAKS : Planning Board Approves Work on MGM Ranch Project By Maia Davis
COUNTYWIDE : Supervisors Told Commuter Rail Line to Cost $45 Million By Carlos V. Lozano
OJAI : McKinney Chosen as Mayor for Year By Larry Speer
COUNTYWIDE : County to Start Selling Ad Space to Raise Money By Carlos V. Lozano
ELECTIONS / 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Leader Withdraws GOP Organization's Backing of Korman By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Woman Ordered to Give Up Animals By Greg Braxton
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Vote to Expand Board Delayed By Amy Pyle
SANTA CLARITA : Panel Says Rail Line to Cost $45 Million By Carlos V. Lozano
CALABASAS : Use of Funds for Ballot Fight Barred By Henry Chu
SANTA CLARITA : Tree to Circulate as Holocaust Memorial By John Dart
Classmates in AIDS Assembly Send a Message Home for Students By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Thwarted in Fight Over Topless Bar : North Hills: A 2-month-old court order suspends enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting such entertainment near residences. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canoga Park Rapist Receives 32-Year Term By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deficit Forecast Is Doubled for Antelope Valley Schools By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Leader of GOP Group Invalidates Korman Backing By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Poll Says Public Moderately Satisfied With Response Times By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / 42ND ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Margolin Keeps Much of Former Power Base By Mayerene Barker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fantasy 5 Results
Reputed Gang Member Held in Baby's Hit-and-Run Death By Laurie Becklund, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus on Women : Medicine: L.A. clinic plays a pioneering role in treating the special medical problems of HIV-positive females. By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commission Acts to De-Escalate Its Clash With Gates : LAPD: Special panel is formed to review high-level reassignments made by chief. Move averts new head-on collision over issue. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christopher, Gates Debate Charter Change By Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial-Watchers Feed Mainly on Tidbits : Media: Any morsel of information about action inside the jury room prompts a frenzy of speculation. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Scam Leader Receives 15-Year Prison Term, Fine : Fraud: L. A. man continues to deny ringleader role in what U. S. calls one of the largest electronic schemes uncovered by the IRS. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BELL GARDENS : City Council Dismisses Police Chief, City Clerk
MONTEREY PARK : Moratorium on KTV Businesses Extended
NORTH HILLS : City Council Fails in Bid to Close Topless Bar
PARAMOUNT : Alcohol Test for Driver in Fatal Crash Is 3 Times Limit
PASADENA : Gun N' Roses Concert at Rose Bowl OKd
ANTELOPE VALLEY : School District's Debt Jumps to $12.4 Million
SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES : 4 Shot in 2 Apparent Robberies on Same Street
We Haven't Seen the Last of the Gates Wars By Bill Boyarsky
CALABASAS : Use of School Funds to Fight Ballot Issue Barred
Hiring of Counsel in Pension Probe OKd : L.A. County: Supervisors take step after angry Molina fails in her effort to overturn retirement pay rules. By Richard Simon and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jury Told Officer Killed Brothers in Cold Blood : Trial: Prosecutor says policeman reloaded to continue shooting the two wounded Samoans. Defendant's attorney insists actions were self-defense. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$24.6-Million Gift Is Biggest Ever for USC
Bellflower Seeks to Void Smoking Ban By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Leaders Accuse Gates of Inflaming Racial Tensions By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Workers Feeling the Heat : Hot stuff: Soaring temperatures and hot asphalt can turn the job into an inferno for road workers. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Marcos OKs Inexpensive Homes By Roy Rivenburg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Russians Arrive Kicking and Boxing for 'Free Sparring' Championships By Tony Perry
Driver Using Aliases Gets 7 Years for DUIs : Sentence: Vista judge hands a repeat offender the maximum penalty. The deputy district attorney says that's still not enough. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chancellor Says CSSM Could Close : Education: Head of state university system warns that the new Cal State San Marcos campus is "in jeopardy" because of looming budget cuts. By William Trombley and Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Navy Officers Reportedly 'Stonewalled' Investigation Into Sex Abuse From Associated Press
S.D. to Seek U.S. Funds for Pipeline : Sewage: Council vote for outfall extension follows move to reduce cost of federally mandated upgrading. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payzant OKs Cuts in Administration : Schools: Superintendent was pressed by trustees to make reductions in the management staff. The board must cut at least $10 million from current budget. By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salk Institute, UCSD Researchers Named to Prestigious Body : Honors: The three are among the 59 newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido to Pay Woman $96,666 Over Drug Raid By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car-Pools Voluntary in Softer Clean-Air Plan : Trips: Plan would make sharing the ride for employees voluntary for a while. After a certain time limit, however, employers would face penalties. By Lisa R. Omphroy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Relief Agencies Appeal for Guadalajara Survivors By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Goes to the Jury in Slaying of Security Guard By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mud Threat Blamed on Removal of Wall By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Bordering on Frustration
COUNTYWIDE : County to Lease Honor Camp Beds
SAN DIEGO : Man Killed When Car Runs off I-805
GUATAY : Life Sentence Sought in Killings
Suspect in Fatal Shooting Claims Self-Defense : Crime: Former gang member says he thought he was about to be shot, but police find no other weapons in schoolyard violence, and no one corroborates that other shots were fired from victims' van. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting the Good Fight : In Gang-Ridden Area, Boxers in a Church Gym Dream of Glory By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Third-Graders Get a Bang Out of Explaining the Universe By Dana Parsons
NEWPORT BEACH : Investigators Release Drawing of Intruder
Dump Fees for Garbage Frozen; Rate Pact Sought : Landfills: A year's moratorium on price increases is voted as supervisors hope talks will produce consensus on forestalling or limiting future boosts. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : 3 Residents Will Be Honored for Bravery By Tom Mcqueeney
NEWPORT BEACH : City Council Puts Park Plan on Hold By Lisa Mascaro
NEWPORT BEACH : Beach Encroachment Policy May Change By Lisa Mascaro
COUNTYWIDE : Casualty Drill Tests Area Crews By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Works Chief Warns of Needed Repairs By Bill Billiter
SANTA ANA : College Time Capsule to Be Opened in 2010 By Jon Nalick
LAGUNA BEACH : Group Seeks Limits on Campaign Gifts By Leslie Earnest
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Circuit Failure Cuts Electricity for 3,400 By Donnette Dunbar
LA HABRA : Boys Playing With Fire Damage Store By Eric Young
TUSTIN : School Trustees OK New Boundaries By Malaika Brown
PLACENTIA : Children Put to the Text By Danielle A. Fouquette
LAGUNA NIGUEL SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Cities Debate Plan for Vacant Parcel By Leslie Earnest
Gnatcatcher Battle May Shift to Foothill Ranch : Environment: Developer says grading permit is forthcoming for 100 acres that biologists call "extremely important" nesting grounds for the tiny songbird. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Molester Files Suit Against Family of His Victim : Law: He seeks $1.7 million from relatives and temple officials, saying they exaggerated the severity of his offense. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 2 Administrator to Head County's Waste Management By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Critically Hurt in Head-On Auto Collision
SPORTS
Worrell Shows That He's Back : Baseball: He beats Dodgers, 2-1, for first victory since 1989. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finley Is Close Enough to Win : Baseball: His recovery is apparent in Angels' 9-5 victory. Rose is beaned. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Make Their Stand at Home : Western Conference: They play the Jazz tough at the Sports Arena and cut Utah's margin to 2-1 with 98-88 victory. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing Junior About a Team With Staubach, O.J. and Rozier By Shav Glick
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tigers Beat Mariners for First Home Victory By Dan Hafner
NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks Fight Back, Beat Pistons By Dan Hafner
Lunker Bass at Silverwood May Be Mark
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP : Roenick Bounces Back as Blackhawks Advance By Dan Hafner
Conner Keeps Melges in the Doldrums : America's Cup: Wind stays light, and Stars & Stripes takes advantage for third consecutive victory. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Jackson Answers His Critics : Baseball: Center fielder's home run in the ninth inning lifts the Padres to a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stars & Stripes Gets Better With Age : Sailing: Dennis Conner gets third consecutive victory in the defenders' finals. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nogueira Downplays His 2nd MVP Award By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs Knock Colorado State's Petrified Field By Dave Mckibben
Vaden Wants to Prove He Has the Power to Stick Around By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Answer Lost in Sea of Words : Sailing: $400-million issue remains. Plenty of committees have an opinion. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Is Being Served Some Humble Pie at Sea By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Cavers Fall to Madison Despite Jones' Efforts By Dana Haddad
Herde Leads Toreros to Victory Against Chapman, 4-3
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PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Padres' Future Catcher Working Hard to Steal Show in Las Vegas By Bob Nightengale
Hause Pitches Perfect Game
Coaches Scrap Tournament, Extend Conference Season By Ron Twersky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arroyo Blanks Moorpark to Rouse Ventura By Ron Twersky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Liles Makes Quick Work of Felix in Country Club Feature By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleveland Sprinter Found Slain : Crime: Victim's boyfriend arraigned on murder charge. He tells San Francisco police her death was part of suicide pact. By Henry Chu and Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Basketball Changes Evoke Mixed Reaction By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Goes Long Way for CSUN in 4-2 Victory Over Long Beach By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Distaso Shuts Out Schurr to Keep Hart Unbeaten in Foothill Play
Santa Clara, Fillmore Coaches Miss Conclusion of 13-Inning Deadlock By T.C. Porter
Fullmer Uses Glove to Punch Out Runner
Catcher Slayton No Longer Royal's Secret Weapon By Jeff Riley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo High baseball Coach Jack Willard knew there was...
Pair of Complete Games Highlight Master's Sweep
Pierce Advances in Tennis, Volleyball Tournaments
Coaches Select Pierce's Arnold as WSC's Top Baseball Player
PREP ROUNDUP : University Defeats Corona del Mar to Win Sea View League Tennis Title
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Foothill Drops El Modena Out of First Place
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Allbee's Return Is Bad News for Ocean View By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Hitter for Fountain Valley's Petrosian
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Wins, 11-4, to Clinch Third Title in Row
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pepperdine, Ranked Fourth in Nation, Hangs On, Edges UC Irvine in Baseball
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cone Loses No-Hitter but Still Beats Astros, 4-0 By Dan Hafner
OUTDOOR NOTES : Conditions Have Already Reached Their Limit at Crowley Lake By Pete Thomas
LOS ALAMITOS : Not Enough Quarter Horses to Go Around By Steven Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KENTUCKY DERBY DAILY REPORT : Little Horse, Arazi, Gets Big Welcome at Workout By Bill Christine
He Talks a Great Match By Mike Penner
When All Else Fails, Try Pulling a Fast One : Some Teams Use Unique Tactics to Get an Edge on Opponents By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edison's Iwamasa Picks UC San Diego By Mike Reilley
Cummins Trading Fast Lane for Slow Road to Show Low By Barbie Ludovise
Titans Lose Wrestling Coach to Colorado School of Mines By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Depth Is the Golf Team's Ace in the Hole By Elliott Teaford
Kings Are Bitten Again by Land That Feeds Them : Hockey: Edmonton wins, 3-0, and eliminates L.A. from the playoffs for the third consecutive year. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No More of Same Old Jazz By Mike Downey
Laker Goal Is Perfect Game 3 : Western Conference: If L.A. doesn't achieve it tonight against Portland, there won't be a Game 4. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kentucky, at Long Last : After a Run of Bad Luck With Tasso Before the 1986 Derby, Southland's Neil Drysdale Gets Another Chance With A.P. Indy By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clerks Are Urged to Work Without a Contract : Hollywood Park: Track will have replacement workers on hand in case of labor action. By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hollywood Park Ready for Smaller Friday Fields : Horse racing: Entry deadline might be extended if threatened boycott of night program materializes. By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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St. John's Assistant Mahoney Gets a Promotion From Staff and Wire Reports
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New Interpretation of New Zealand Bowsprit : America's Cup: Jury for challengers finally gets in line with the jury for finals. Italians are angry. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hand Problem Has Samuel Worried By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Winfield Comfortable With Winner By Helene Elliott
Faces Are New, but Tradition Is the Same : Oilers: Edmonton has won three of four playoff series against the Kings since Gretzky was traded. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Now, DWP? : Cattle Grazing Along Owens River and Its Tributaries Is Said to Be Hurting the Water, but Ranchers, Tired of Being Cast as Environmental Villains, Say They Aren't the Problem By Martin Forstenzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parish a Chief at Peace By David Aldridge, THE WASHINGTON POST
People's Horse for the People's Race By Andrew Beyer, THE WASHINGTON POST
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