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What happened on February 14, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Man Is Arrested in Beating of 2-Year-Old Boy ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV, Movie Contract Talks Reach Impasse : Labor: Networks pull out of negotiations with two actors' unions. Standoff could shut film production when pacts expire June 30. ROBERT W. WELKOS and DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Personnel Director Cleared in Sex Scandal at City Hall
Give Him an 'A': One Cheer for the Academic All-Stars Dana Parsons
SANTA PAULA : Group Urges More Support for Youths SHERRY JOE
Countywide : Departments Face Layoffs, Service Cuts SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
NEWPORT BEACH : Scaled-Back Marina for Bay Wins OK LISA MASCARO
Toddler Shot in Head During Gun Battle Is Taken Off Critical List KENNETH J. GARCIA
CONEJO VALLEY : Board, General Vote to Be Consolidated STEPHANIE STASSEL
Perspective on Politics : PLATFORM : Remember What It Was Like in 1969 CRAIG BROUDE, a radio producer for The Times, is a Vietnam veteran who believes that Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton's actions during the war should not be condemned: and
Supervisors Approve Public Vote on Cityhood
Migrant Worker Camps Proposal OKd
Holiday Closings
LA HABRA : Applicants Sought for Commission Jobs ROSE APODACA
Woman Shot in Face With 'Paint Ball' Gun
More Rain in Offing for Weekend : Weather: Partly cloudy skies expected to give way to storm that could bring up to 1 1/2 inches of rain. PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Compromise Over General Plan Aired LEN HALL
The Weight of Roberti's Baggage BILL BOYARSKY
Mission Viejo City Council Talked Out of Rebate Plan : Taxes: When majority of residents who turned out in rain denounce idea, majority on council agrees it's a dead issue. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Former 'Star Wars' Chief Will Speak
Mobil Oil Pleads Not Guilty in '91 Spill
Tollway Debate Lacks Ferocity of Earlier Bouts : Transportation: Hearing sets stage for May 14 vote on the 23-mile Eastern highway. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents With Pumps and Bags Brace for Next Round : Weather: L.A. estimates $1.5 million in damage to public property. Officials put the loss in Santa Clarita at $3 million. LESLIE BERGER and TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Port Hueneme : 5 Attack Clerk at Store, Take Cash SCOTT GRAVES
Heartfelt Thanks : Skid Row Residents Send Sinatra a Valentine for His Financial Assistance BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's a Sweet Way to Avoid Recession Woes LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West's Blindness Invites a Monster : Russia: Needs are so desperate, the repressive past is looking good. VLADIMIR POZNER, Vladimir Pozner is a Russian journalist and television celebrity based in New York.
Plane Lands on Street Near Van Nuys Airport
Fantasy 5 Results
ORANGE : Panel Backtracks on Widening of Streets MARY HELEN BERG
McClintock's Bid Ignites a Scramble KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : April Sentencing in Weapons Case RON SOBLE
Trustees Urged to Increase Budget for Valley College : Education: About 200 students, faculty and administrators complain of crowded classes and other campus problems. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Plan for Civic Center Initiative Draws Criticism FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCSD Wins Grant to Study Sea Currents NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heard This One Before? : Oh, sure, go ahead and sell it to the Syrians and Iranians
McClintock Says He Will Run for Congress
1 Man Shot, 1 Flees in Roommates' Dispute
Tijuana
Countywide : Grand Jury Seeks Ruling on Reporter GARY GORMAN
Countywide : Book Drive Effort Wins a Serenade BOB ELSTON
Council Ready to Reject Slicing Off of Ridge Line
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Car-Pool Lane Work Begins on Seven-Mile Freeway Stretch JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Council Approves Sidewalk Project PATRICK McCARTNEY
Sheriff Links Crime Rise, Deputy Shortage JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neither Sewage Nor Sludge Can Stop the Surfer : Beaches: Lure of waves is so strong, many are in the water this week despite health warnings. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Groundbreaking for Rail Station Moved CARLOS V. LOZANO
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Fighting Hard for Children
72 Ex-Garment Workers Win Back Pay, Damages
Dueling Federal Laws Cloud Red Line Funding MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Man Who Aided Deputies in Scam Gets Year in Jail
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City Clerk Lists Pal's Address as His Home : Hawthorne: Patrick E. Keller, who has been living in Hawaii, gives the residence of a friend on his voter registration. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : Clinton's Time Is Up : He should quit before the next scandal does the Democrats in. Tsongas has the right stuff to lead the battle against Bush. TED VAN DYK, Ted Van Dyk has been active in national Democratic politics for more than 30 years. He has served as policy adviser and national platform coordinator to several Democratic presidential candidates.
Few Ready to Pay the Price of Open Space : Survey: Newport residents wouldn't support city purchase of Irvine Co. tracts, council is told. LISA MASCARO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landlord-Tenant Dispute Goes to Trial : Lawsuit: At issue in the 7-year-old battle is who is liable for the run-down conditions at two apartment buildings in Santa Ana. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Quartz Hill Starts Mopping Up Mud and Debris : Antelope Valley: Residents blame the flooding on the failure of a catch basin. But Lancaster officials deny the charge. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : AAUW Plans Math Career Days for Girls MAIA DAVIS
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A Necessary Review : Appeals court is right to take up Korean grocer sentencing issue
Chinese New Year Parade Postponed for a Week
Inglewood Board Postpones Controversial Schools Vote MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Excuses Juror From Rape Trial
Obituaries
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Board OKs Report on Lighthouse Lane ROSE APODACA
It's a Time for Taking Heart : Valentine's Day Staples Selling, Recession or No ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Truck Spills Fuel, Shuts Down Road ERIC YOUNG
San Diego
Husband Abuser Sentenced to 11 Years for Killing Him JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Seize $90 Million Worth of Cocaine in Raid
Monahan Backed Park He Helped Build : Ventura: The councilman voted in 1985 to allow the RV resort, which was flooded Wednesday. He did not report $40,000 he received to install hydrants. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drenched Man Hospitalized, Companion Sought ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Hawthorne Board Keeps Preschool Open KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Charged With Illegally Storing Oil Waste : Environment: D.A.'s office says recycling company used tanks at an abandoned refinery without a permit. The substance is flammable and contains cancer-causing PCBs. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Flood of Questions, a Wave of Heroes : Many individuals excel, but the system fails Los Angeles
Panel Selects 2nd Valley Taxi Service : Transportation: A Burbank company is recommended for the franchise. But some commissioners doubt that two cab firms can survive. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Absent Official Uses Address of Friend's Home : Government: But Hawthorne city clerk, who lives in Hawaii, does not pay rent at local house, the owner says. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measures of Success Don't Come in One-Size-Fits-All : Education: Standardized tests only discourage the children who most need help; more effective means are available. FRANKLIN A. THOMAS, Franklin A. Thomas is president of the Ford Foundation. and
Gunfire Reports Lead to Arrest
Initiative Will Invite Corruption,Gates Says : LAPD: Chief warns that ballot measure to reform the department will bring conditions similar to scandal-prone 1930s. Supporters of the charter changes call the criticism unfair. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Say Informant Helped Break Case : Investigation: Confidential gang source reportedly got key information on fatal shooting at outdoor party. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets Life Without Parole in Kidnap-Murder
Bradley Condemns Racist 'Hysteria' of Green Line Debate : Transit: He denounces politicians for stirring an anti-Japanese furor. Two councilmen respond that the mayor is the one who injected race into issue. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Wet Blanket Looms for Summer Parties LISA MASCARO
6 Young Scholars Win a Trip to Singapore
City Considers Undersea Outfall Tunnel LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love on a Budget : Valentine's Day: Despite the tough economic times, people are still giving jewelry. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE : Schwarzkopf Says War Was About Oil TERRY SPENCER
Arrest Warrant Still Out for Rainbow Man DAVID REYES
CAMARILLO : Teachers Protest Health Cost Increase CAITLIN ROTHER
S.D. Loses Bid to Postpone Cross Removal : Law: City must take down Mt. Soledad landmark by March 3 in appeals court ruling that also involves county's Mt. Helix cross. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Suspends Couple's Foster Care License
'Paint Ball' Attack Injures Woman JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Levine to Seek Marine Sanctuary Status for Bay
Wife Sentenced for Fatal Beating : Domestic violence: Michelle Chapman, who pleaded no contest, receives the maximum 11 years in prison for killing her husband. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Bilingual Students to Help Instructors SCOTT GRAVES
Toddler Shot as Gang Members Fire at Uncle : Violence: Two-year-old boy in guarded condition after being critically wounded during confrontation KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plant Workers Cite Human Error in Spill : Sewage: They say improper maneuvers created an air bubble that shook the pipe 'like a garden hose.' The city disputes that, but orders an investigation. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Covering a Convention Can Be a Very Sweet Deal Tony Perry
Countywide : Mobil Oil Pleads Not Guilty in Spill MYRON LEVIN
Requiring a Caterer at Torrance Cultural Center Has Some People Stewed JULIA A. WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTMINSTER : City Cracks Down on Tijuana Jones Club JON NALICK
Charges Against Vernon Contradicted : Police: Six officers say the assistant chief did not inject religious views into job. Statements are effort to keep lawsuit alive. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of the Muck : Disasters: Ventura Beach RV Resort residents fish through the rubble. They save what they can of homes and belongings caught up in flooding. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions About Baby's Death Linger : Investigations: City prosecutors want D.A. to reopen year-old case. But officials say evidence won't support felony charges. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHITE HOUSE WATCH : Ponying Up
Inglewood Says Film Portrayal Is a Bum Rap MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : City Delays Action on RV Parking Issue LYNDA NATALI
Rape Claim Twisted, Officer Says : Litigation: The LAPD investigated her, not the fellow officer she claims assaulted her, her lawsuit alleges. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Denies Bail for Ex-Car Dealer Accused in Murder-for-Hire TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Turns Stabbing Case Into Homicide
VENTURA : D.A. Clears Officer in Fatal Shooting GARY GORMAN
Playwright's characters possess a subtle, symbolic and surrealistic touch. JAKE DOHERTY
NEWS
Helicopter Pilot Revived After Crash in Icy Water From Associated Press
Survivors of Copter Crash Called 'Lucky' GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down on the Farm : Lifestyle: The 75-acre Bathgate Ranch in San Juan Capistrano, established in the 1920s, stands as testimony to the area's agricultural roots. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Crushed His Girlfriend Is Sentenced Associated Press
Costume Designs We Like Best BETTY GOODWIN
EPA Penalizes GE for Toxic Waste Violations : Worker safety: The Anaheim plant has seriously mishandled its processing of PCBs, the agency says. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swamps, Snakes Can't Keep Them From Tracking Flying Jewels LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STYLE : Wrapped Up in Elegance : Fine Fabrics, Detailing of European Robes Turn Lounge Clothes Into Evening Wear KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Ex-House Post Office Employees Charged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Library to Honor Singer Ray Charles
Justices Uphold Bids to Challenge Prop. 13 Ruling PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Despite Ban, Algiers Protest Is Due Today Associated Press
Emigres Get West Bank Pitch on Bus Tour : Israel: The campaign by the ruling Likud Party seeks to win over immigrants from the ex-Soviet Union to its settlements policies. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Calls Speaker Obstructionist : Politics: Governor lashes out at Brown for blocking legislative proposals. GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
A Doctor and Her Friends PETER H. KING
Investors May Get More Input on Executive Pay LINDA GRANT and MARILYN YAQUINTO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southland Braces for a New Storm : Weather: Deaths rise to six. Searches continue for five others as Southern California gets a brief respite. The next Pacific onslaught is due to hit today. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking Ahead
Baker Finds Tajik President a Hard Sell : Diplomacy: Nabiyev stops short of endorsing a list of principles for Washington's diplomatic recognition. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voicing His Vote in Democrats' Race
EPA, Reversing Stand, OKs Use of Pesticide RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Road Closures in O.C. Forecast : Traffic: After a busy Thursday, street crews brace for weekend storm. They'll be watching several probable trouble spots. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Buchanan Shows Confidence in Attacking Bush CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Tax Reductions Are Not Americans' Top Priority JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Dept. Probes Records of High-Tech Sales to Iraq : Inquiry: The investigation focuses on allegations that officials altered documents sent to Congress. The changes may have violated the law. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and MURRAY WAAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Frantz is a staff writer, and Waas is a special correspondent
White House Hails Yeltsin, Says It Expects Long Tenure : Diplomacy: Russia's leader is called 'forceful.' But other officials have said he may be a transitional figure. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Improvised Chic WILLIAM KISSEL
U.N. Chief Asks for Peacekeepers in Croatia Soon JOHN M. BRODER and CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : Thin Tale of an Isolated Modern Family : THREE CHILDREN by Lori Toppel ; Summit Books, $20; 206 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : 'Capital of Floor Sweepers' : Jordan is groaning under the weight of 300,000 Palestinians displaced from Kuwait. Their plight hasn't elicited much sympathy or aid, and jobs are all too rare. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION : First Bras, Now Briefs Go Public GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work by Volunteers Aids Cleanup Effort : Help: More than 130 along with conservation corps members slog up and down hillsides shoveling mud and toting sandbags, concentrating on shoring up land ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRITAIN : Race Not Over for Ashdown : When he admitted to having an affair, the British politician braced for public outrage. But a poll finds voters in a forgiving mood. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All L.A. Schools Closed as a Precaution CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLOMBIA : Ex-Enemies Find Common Goal RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Gives Critical VP Tough Agriculture Post : Russia: President says--with a grin--he reached 'understanding' with Rutskoi. Farm task is seen as doomed to failure. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Tagging Buses to Tagging T-Shirts BETH ANN KRIER
Democrats Start Drafting Tax-Cut Plan : House: Alternative to Bush's package gives a bigger break to the middle class and raises levies on the wealthy. White House opposition is expected. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's French for Matador GAILE ROBINSON
INS Ordered to Accept Late Amnesty Filings TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona Prods Wilson to Open Nuclear Dump LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Reporter Won't Name Source of Thomas Article : Press: A special counsel is trying to learn who leaked sexual harassment charges against the Supreme Court nominee, now its newest member. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraternity Fire Kills 1 Man Associated Press
Tsongas Feeling the Heat as His Standing in Polls Rises : Politics: Harkin turns his attack on ex-senator from Massachusetts. Clinton tries to get his campaign on track with an emphasis on issues. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pumping Up the Air Bag PAUL DEAN
Southland Braces for a New Storm : Weather: Death toll rises to six, including O.C. woman. County declares state of emergency. Three sewage spills only complicate local problems. KEVIN JOHNSON and JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shortages of Vaccine Plague Russia Reuters
NATION IN BRIEF : UTAH : Avalanche Trackers Killed by Snowslide From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Preacher Convicted of Murder Attempt From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Water Deliveries to Farmers Cut to Aid Fish : Conservation: Plan is designed to save threatened salmon in Sacramento River. Some critics say steps are too little, too late. JENIFER WARREN and VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES SFAFF WRITERS
President Plans Visit to Housing Development Associated Press
Flood Passerby Was a Whopper : Fish tale: CHP officer directing traffic scoops up a 35-pound carp swimming down Irvine Boulevard. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Judge Tells Thomas of Need to Protect Civil Rights : Law: Open letter reminds justice of debt he owes those who fought for equality, implores him to protect others. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aliso Creek Faces Day After : Damage: It will take months--and millions--to clean up Ben Brown's resort. But the South Laguna landmark has survived floods before. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grim Drama Unfolds for Search Crews CAROL WATSON and JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PRACTICAL VIEW : How to Replace Things You Can't Live Without CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS
When You Care Enough but Give the Very Worst BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 HIV Students at Texas School Top U.S. Rate From Associated Press
Drifter Indicted in 20 Church Fires From Associated Press
Tsongas' Days as Lobbyist Draw Attention : Politics: His clients have included several controversial firms and groups. He denies they have influenced his views. PAUL RICHTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Final Arguments to Begin Today in Dahmer Trial From Associated Press
Search Goes On for 2 Lost O.C. Skiers JOANNA MILLER and BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Retail Sales Up, Hinting at Start of a Recovery JESUS SANCHEZ and MARILYN YAQUINTO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Court Kills S.D. Sales Tax : Ruling: State high court rejects pleas of local officials, forcing an immediate end of the half-cent Prop. A tax. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Scandal Over Political Payoffs Threatens Japan's Leadership : Corruption: A trucking firm is suspected of using underworld connections to raise huge sums of money intended to influence public officials. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In 'Rag Doll,' the Plague's the Thing DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Kinney; Disney Animator
Underneath It All, 'Fires Still Burn' for McCarthy : Politics: Race represents a capstone to career, chance to set to rest his long-held desire to serve in U.S. Senate. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whistle-Blower Still Shaking Up Stanford : Education: Accountant who reported overbilling of government now wants to be university's congressman. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stella Roman; Celebrated Operatic Star BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grim Drama of Hope, Tragedy for Searchers CAROL WATSON and JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wiretaps Will Prove That Gotti Is Not Guilty, His Lawyer Says JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GE Told to Suspend Part of Anaheim Operations From Times Staff Writer
Ray Danton; Child Radio Star, Later Played Villains in Films BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Link Air Bubble to Sewage Spill MICHAEL GRANBERRY and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Honoring His Father : In Writing 'Unto the Sons,' Gay Talese Finds Keys to Understanding His Heritage JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Chief Seeks Cease-Fire in Somalia Clan War Associated Press
Ventura Flood Victims Dig Out : Storm: Death toll rises to six; six others are missing. Health officials close county beaches. Matilija Canyon residents are urged to evacuate. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Gang Members Arrested in Shootings From a Times Staff Writer
More Arguments on Buying American
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Pondering the Choices of Personal Freedom
SPORTS
Canseco Arrested After Ramming Wife's Car From Associated Press
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Without Thinking, Wylie Jumps Into Third : Figure skating: Petrenko leads after short program when Browning (fourth), Bowman (seventh) and Eldredge (ninth) all have troubles. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report: Point-Shaving Inquiry at UNLV : College basketball: Newspaper says federal authorities examining relationship between players and convicted sports fixer Perry. DANNY ROBBINS and GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Olympic Coverage Is Again Overdone Instead of Well Done LARRY STEWART
FISHING / DAN STANTON : Don, Guy Ashley Continue a Family Tradition of Angling DAN STANTON
Grievance Hearing for Martin Delayed RON TWERSKY
Pro football From Staff and Wire Reports
Scott Leads Loyola Past Santa Clara
The Olympics / Winter Games At Albertville : Notes HELENE ELLIOTT
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : DiCamilli Scores 28 Points as Costa Mesa Routs Estancia KIM KUTCHER
GOLF : Strange Finishes in Dark, in Lead From Associated Press
Marlin Gets Knocked Out of Qualifying Race : Daytona 500: It doesn't affect his pole position, but time-trials winner blames Earnhardt for incident in Twin 125. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Edmonton, Ranford Stop Hartford, 3-1 From Associated Press
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The Olympics / Winter Games At Albertville : Notes THOMAS BONK
Dravecky to Speak at Founders' Brunch TOM HAMILTON
Team Conner Rolls Without Its Big Wheel : Sailing: Bertrand steers Stars & Stripes to 55-second victory over Defiant. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP : DEFENDER TRIALS : Stars & Stripes Finally Beats Defiant With Bertrand at Helm Associated Press
Long Beach Lets One Get Away, 76-75 Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE : Arizona Routs Washington St. From Associated Press
Freshman Scores 26, St. Margaret's Wins
Jamaicans Are Singing Their Own Praises MAL FLORENCE
Threat of Inclement Weather Forces City to Cancel Events
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Women Defeat UC Irvine Despite Numerous Late Errors ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walker Is Ready to Make His Push : Bobsled: Viking running back is taking his quest for a gold medal very seriously. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
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SPORTSCOPE : Santa Clara Women Overpower Loyola
UNLV Not Distracted in 83-39 Rout
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Riverside Beats Saddleback in Double Overtime
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Confidence Rides High for Allison : Motor Racing: His car and crew are in top shape going into Sunday's Daytona 500. SANDRA McKEE, BALTIMORE SUN
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NBA ROUNDUP : Pooh Sinks Pistons on 3-Pointer From Associated Press
Pepperdine Keeps Rolling in Conference : College basketball: Waves beat San Diego, 79-67, for 26th WCC victory in a row. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Olympics / Winter Games At Albertville : Notes Associated Press
Padres to Stillwell: Take It or Leave It BOB NIGHTENGALE
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : DATELINE: Albertville MIKE KUPPER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Padre's Public Forum Is an Open, Shut Affair for Fans : Baseball: Very few hardballs tossed around and public meeting to discuss the team. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LeBlanc Good for an Advance : Hockey: Goaltender continues his sharp play and Young scores twice as the United States qualifies for the medal round with an impressive 4-1 victory over Finland. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Cancel Baseball Series With Minnesota MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Canyons Subdues Valley With Late Charge, 80-67 JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canoga Park Rides 3 Late Pins to a Tri-Championship VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pro football From Staff and Wire Reports
Waves Top USD to Keep Alive League Streak : Basketball: Pepperdine's 79-67 victory over Toreros is its 26th consecutive West Coast Conference victory. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tie Goes With Kings' Smiles : Hockey: Resurgence continues as successful trip (2-1-1) ends in Chicago. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : NOTES : A $2-Million Boost for U.S. Competitors MIKE KUPPER
Retroball Rolls Into NFL Camps MIKE PENNER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Conner Might Reconfigure Plans for Reconfiguration RICH ROBERTS
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
When Road to the Gold Is Bumpy, It's Awesome MIKE DOWNEY
Balboa, Encino Courses Face Long Closures From Staff and Wire Reports
The Olympics / Winter Games At Albertville : Notes RANDY HARVEY
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Keeping Record Straight May Cause Hall of Fame Problem for Cauthen BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MacLean Passes Alcindor, UCLA Passes Oregon State : College basketball: Senior scores 22 points, 16 in second half, for school scoring mark. Bruins rally, 72-62, to end losing streak at Corvallis. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft High Names Starr Football Coach STEVE ELLING
Pro football From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Toro Teams Are Thinking Playoffs as Season Draws to a Close IRENE GARCIA
SEA VIEW LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Needham Finds Her Shot; Tustin Wins Another Title FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Carmichael Gets Bronze in Moguls BOB LOCHNER
U.S. Women's Amateur Coming to San Diego in 1993 ALAN DROOZ
GIRLS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Mission Viejo Grips Share of League Title MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio Conflict with FCC Knocks Gulls Off the Air DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pfitzer Giving the Fellows Fits : High school soccer: Los Amigos senior has earned her spot on the Lobo boys' varsity team. KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Something Is Happening Here TONY KORNHEISER, WASHINGTON POST
High School Roundup
SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : Midwinters' Scope Wide-Ranging RICH ROBERTS
Basketball Titles of Several Leagues Hinge on Finales
Oregon Gives Trojans a Scare : College basketball: Late free throws by Chatman help USC win its ninth consecutive game, 69-68. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Falls Victim to Balance of Occidental
Preki, Segota Lead MSL West Stars From Staff and Wire Reports
Sentencing for Tyson Set Back Three Weeks : Jurisprudence: Donald Trump proposes that boxer be allowed to give millions to rape victims instead of going to prison. From Associated Press
A Soaring Spirit, and Skill to Match : Track and field: Pole vaulter Bubka has used an indomitable will, talent to set 28 world records. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Stith Misses, Florida St. Survives From Associated Press
BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Santiago Wins, but Kennedy Retains Lead
Castle Hired as La Quinta High's Football Coach
Angels Sign Seattle Free Agent Alvin Davis : Baseball: Former Mariner agrees to a guaranteed salary of $800,000, which is more than $1 million less than he received last year. He may play first base. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Regime, Same Results for the Aztecs : Basketball: Wyoming rolls to 92-66 victory over SDSU in debut of interim coach Jim Harrick Jr. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After the Flood, More Gloomy Predictions Surface : Storm damage: Balboa, Encino golf courses face lengthy closures after rains bring an accumulation of mud and silt. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manzanillo Race Beginning Today
Athletes From Area Schools to Compete in Sunkist Meet MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Hills' Morrison Leaps From Ballet Barre to High Jump Bar KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Four-Year Plan Works for MacLean MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Has a Mound of Talent : Loyola Freshman Hammett Gets Hit, but Finds the Mitt DAVE SHEININ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cougars Edge Dana Hills; Streak at 21
THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE : Weinbrecht Weathers Storm to Win First Freestyle Gold : Moguls: American comes from second place with strong performance. France's Monod falters on final run. BOB LOCHNER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
In Girls' Athletics, There's Still a Gender Gap--at Coach : High schools: Girls' teams are largely coached by men. Is that a problem? The debate goes on. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Shadian Leads the Way as Poway Avenges Loss to Mt. Carmel MARTIN HENDERSON
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Stich Has Some Words for Connors From Associated Press
Malone Puts His Stamp on Lakers : Pro basketball: The Utah forward scores 11 points late in the fourth quarter to give the Jazz a 97-91 victory. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Festival's 1st Week Looks at Avant-Garde : CalArts: The annual spring event will feature two cutting-edge operas, an oratorio and a conference on automated instruments. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finnish Legend Comes to Town : Music: Both the L.A. Philharmonic and the Music Center Opera are presenting versions of the saga of Kullervo. JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wayne's World': Awesome . . . Not! KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
FCC Revises 'Political Programming Policy' : Television: An entertainer-candidate's old movies or TV shows will not trigger the equal time proviso for his opponents unless it is 'controlled, sponsored or approved by the candidate.' STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Eye of the Storm : Deluge Pushes Local TV News to Do What It Does Best RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : SCR Show Is Comfortable With Its 'Self' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Reviews : Brown Leads a Celebration of Corelli TIMOTHY MANGAN
Recent Video Releases DENNIS HUNT
POP REVIEW : Consistent Loveliness of Voice, Material Unify Griffith's Show MIKE BOEHM
Aids And The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Reviews : Pianist O'Riley at County Museum DANIEL CARIAGA
San Diego Spotlight : Mexico Meets the Orient at a New Style of Restaurant DAVID NELSON
Pop Album Chart : Badd Makes Good With 'C.M.B.' DENNIS HUNT
Looking Back at Winter Olympics Champions DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aids And The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Play Examines Winning Ways MICHAEL ARKUSH
Fellowships for Screenwriting
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Reggae Pato-Tudes Accentuate the Positive : Sunny, sincere Banton pleases a young Coach House crowd, but without the moral weight he strives for. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Olympics on CBS: Not That Much to Cheer--or to Jeer HOWARD ROSENBERG
Sounds of the World : Russian-Born Soprano Forms 46-Piece Orchestra, Schedules 1st Concert on Valentine's Day MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Szymanski writes regularly for Valley Calendar
MUSIC REVIEW : A Song Recital for Connoisseurs MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Aids And The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
KMEX to Protest Replacement by Glendale Station DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Early Disney Clues Found in 'Mouse Detective' CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More 'Party Classics' Dug Up From Down in New Orleans ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Laguna Canyon Conservancy Plans 'Paint-In'
A Benefit Concert for Red Callender ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Down to Earth : Patrick Stewart of 'Star Trek' Returns to the Stage in 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favour' JESS BRAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Following the Same, Reliable Tracks MIKE BOEHM
Success Is a Matter of Record : Rock: Social Distortion is hoping its new album goes gold, but if it doesn't, the O.C. band will just make another. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Sweet Pleasures Wrapped Up in Irresistible Little 'Kisses' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pulling Emotional Strings : Theater: New York actor Robert Zukerman draws on family history for his performance of a Holocaust survivor who refuses to come out of hiding after the war. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Runestone': Horror on the Rocks KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groundlings' Rookies in 'Sunday Side Up' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Colonialism of Algeria Clashes With Lives of 3 Sisters in 'Overseas' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Remembrance of the Making of 'Midnight Cowboy' BARBARA SALTZMAN
In the Eye of the Storm : Chopper Pilots: High-Visibility Heroes of the Air DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artist Indulges Urban Fixation : Exhibit: Michael Lindenmeyer blends stark reality with playfulness in his "Inner City Series" of watercolors and pastels. He says that cities may be rotting, but "they are still great to look at." STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Appleford is a regular contributor to Valley Calendar.
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Moscow Nights: a Russian Version of Copacabana MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Interracial Affair Spices 'Mississippi Masala' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Success Isn't the Only Drive a Slump Affects Reuters
ABC Frustrates Bochco Plan for R-Rated Series : * Television: The network has declined to explain its position. The famed TV producer says unwillingness to face the threat from cable is behind the move. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Overturns S.F.'s Landmark VDT Safety Law : * Workplace: California's 1973 Occupational Safety and Health Act preempts the city's ordinance, the ruling says. BOB BAKER and MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bond Selloff Slams Stocks; Dow Falls 30.18 : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE STRUGGLING AUTO BUSINESS : Sales Recover From Gulf War Level : * Automobiles: The Big Three gained market share against Japanese firms. But analysts say it wasn't because of the 'Buy American' movement. From Times Wire Services
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Avery Dennison Corp. Posts $17.7-Million Quarterly Profit
January Retail Sales Gain Hints at Start of Recovery : Recession: The increase was stronger than expected and the largest in eight months. But some say it might be temporary. JESUS SANCHEZ and MARILYN YAQUINTO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Most Execs Shouldn't Fear New Shareholder Powers TOM PETRUNO
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
30-Year Bond Auction Is Disappointing : * Securities: The poor demand pushes up interest rates and raises the cost of financing the U.S. deficit. From Times Wire Services
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Money Invested in Training Can Pay Off JANE APPLEGATE
American Health of Newport to Buy Its Medical Equipment
THE STRUGGLING AUTO BUSINESS : THE DEALERS : Revolution May Be Starting in the Way Cars Are Sold : * Retailing: One owner fired all his salespeople and set fixed sticker prices. The goal of a number of new approaches is to make buying hassle-free. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE STRUGGLING AUTO BUSINESS : THE INDUSTRY : Ford Loses $2.3 Billion; Daihatsu Quits U.S. Market : * Cars: But a pattern of strengthening sales during the past five weeks has encouraged the second-largest auto maker. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Economic Recovery Predicted by Midyear : * Outlook: Area may lag nation, business leaders warn, because of red tape and lack of affordable housing. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chevron to Sell More U.S. Oil Fields, Causing Layoffs : * Energy: It doesn't know how many jobs will be lost as it shrinks from 1,000 domestic properties to 400. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Post Says It Wants Daily News : * Media: Post Publisher Peter S. Kalikow's expression of interest comes at a time when the News is in disarray. VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Toshiba America Plans a 9% Layoff : Computers: The firm employs about 1,250 workers at its Irvine headquarters. The slow recovery and sluggish sales are blamed. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE STRUGGLING AUTO BUSINESS : THE INDUSTRY : Ford Loses $2.3 Billion; Daihatsu Quits U.S. Market : * Vehicles: Although offering quality, the firm failed to woo many American customers. Its sales plunged 40% in 1991. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE STRUGGLING AUTO BUSINESS : THE INDUSTRY : Sales: Although offering quality, the Japanese company failed to gain many American customers. It hopes to retain all 108 workers; most work at the Los Alamitos headquarters. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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