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What happened on January 17, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Condoms and AIDS Education
Inspiring Direction for Benedict : Stage: The actor is directing A.R. Gurney's latest play, 'The Old Boy,' opening at the Old Globe Theatre on Saturday. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Castro's Cuba
Televised Car Chase
Pop Album Chart : Brooks Still Reigns as King of Pop By Dennis Hunt
MOVIE REVIEW : Is This 'Juice' Fresh? By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
JAZZ REVIEW : Calderazzo: Skill Sans Finesse By Leonard Feather
GRP Tries an Acoustic Mix for Spring By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBC Takes Hit Over Gay Issue On 'Leap' Show By Howard Rosenberg
Rock Hall of Fame Brings Medley of Melancholy, Joy : Pop music: The ceremony mixes moving tributes to posthumous inductees and invigorating, celebratory jams. By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MTV to Add New Shows, Boost Live Programming : Television: The network aims to broaden coverage in pop culture and increase viewer interaction. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Fiestas Navidenas' at Southwest Museum
Museum Director Barrie to Address Mapplethorpe Issues
'48 Hours' Set to Air After the Super Bowl
STAGE REVIEW : 'Two Trains' Now Runs Smoother By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Music 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
Movies 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
Music 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
Condoms and AIDS Education
STAGE REVIEW : Some Things in 'The Spider's Web' Remain a Mystery : Westminster Community Theatre's production of the Agatha Christie play suffers from inattention to precision and detail. By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ABT Announces Casting for 'Don Quixote'
MOVIE REVIEW : Ironies Course Through 'Hearts of Darkness' By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANIMATION REVIEW : Canadian Animation Is Still the Big Draw By Charles Solomon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Isaac Stern Back at the Music Center Pavilion By John Henken
Music Reviews : Golabek Guests With Cleveland Quartet By Herbert Glass
Music Reviews : McDuffie, Michaelian in Mixed Recital By Daniel Cariaga
ART REVIEW : Out of Afrika Comes Russian Empathy By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Show Highlights Iranian Women : Classical music: The program tonight at the Irvine Barclay Theatre hopes to draw attention to Iran's female musicians, unable to perform in their country since 1979. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fender Gave Rock Guitarists Their 'Armor'
Irvine Civic Light Opera to Postpone 'Cabaret' : Theater: After failing to find corporate underwriter, the company makes a substitution for 'A Little Night Music.' By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Square': In the Eye of a Marital Hurricane By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overcoming Stage Plight : Louisiana-Born Musician Drags His Feet on Way to Lively Cajun Accordion Dances By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Edwards to Increase Security for 'Juice' By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ron Anthony Will Work the String Shift at Maxwell's : Jazz: The guitarist will appear in Huntington Beach before backing Frank Sinatra at some out-of-state sites. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tasty 'Slice' of British Theater Served in L.A. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Here's a Place That's Worth Talking About By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Double Treat for Fans of Laurel & Hardy's Genius By Barbara Saltzman
Pavarotti in the Rain in London By Richard S. Ginell
Digital Cassette Becomes the Talk of the Town By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Some Assembly Required for McIntosh Show By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Garth Brooks Ropes a Special on NBC By Richard Cromelin
TV Reviews : Canine Cop Capers in 'Tequila & Bonetti' By Howard Rosenberg
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Ham Hocks, Sauerkraut and Polka Music in the High Desert By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming Attractions. . . : Theater: It's alive and at least fairly well in the Valley, and heading into the winter season with an admirable enthusiasm. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 McCulloh writes regularly for Valley Calendar. \f7
Coming Attractions. . . : Music: Clubs and community groups offer the biggest range of choices, from classical to a rare singing performance by a well-known actress. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Appleford writes regularly about music for Calendar\f7
Coming Attractions. . . : Art: One longtime gallery will close, but others continue to flourish. This winter they present exhibits about everything from the colonization of America, to religion and neighborhoods. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Steve Appleford contributed to this story. and \f7
'Reflections on the Future': 1 of Those One-Act Evenings By Janice Arkatov
BUSINESS
Rockefeller Dynasty Continues
General Motors confirmed that it is discussing the sale of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
What's the Story With Industrial Stocks This Time? By Tom Petruno
Dow Slips 8.95; Bonds, Dollar Lose Ground : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of \f7 Thursday's\o7 market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
FCC Action May Speed Marketing of Pocket Phones By Paul Houston and Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Junk-Mail Sweepstakes Sow Confusion but Reap Orders By S. J. Diamond
Hard Times for 'Sting' Producer : Phillips Wants to Take His Ailing Production Company Private By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. and China Avert Trade War Over Copyrights : Diplomacy: Under the new agreement, China promises to provide legal protections for American patents. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B of A Has a Record '91 Profit; Security Pacific Posts a Loss By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OFF THE TICKER : \o7 Red \f7 Is in Inns' Title and on Ad Folks' Faces \o7 Associated Press\f7
Inflation Hit 5-Year Low in '91 : * Economy: The 3.1% figure could give the Federal Reserve room to maneuver if it again tries to speed up the recovery. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keen Interest : Loan Rates Rise, Worrying Policy-Makers, Consumers By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PEOPLE : Sulzberger Jr. Is Named Publisher of the N.Y. Times By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carolco Says It Is Raising $45 Million : * Entertainment: The troubled picture maker announces a tentative cash-infusion deal with foreign backers, new stock and restructured loans. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
98 Top Firms to Pay Fines Over Sale of Bonds From Associated Press
How to Gain Entry to Japanese Markets By Jane Applegate
Digital Equipment Posts Quarterly Loss From Times Wire Services
Tax Repayments Sought for Bad Money Orders By Jube Shiver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Scary 2 1/2 Hours on Corporate Jet for Taco Bell Execs : Safety: The six get back down safely after plane's landing gear sticks over Dallas. Some companies ban top officers from flying together, just in case. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Laser Catheter Trial Approved for Irvine Firm From a Times Staff Writer
Unit to Acquire Mobil Corp.'s Resin Business From a Times Staff Writer
Digital Equipment Reports $138-Million Quarterly Loss From Times Wire Services
REAL ESTATE : Brokers at Lee & Associates Show How Hustle Adds Up in a Sluggish Market Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Focus: One Technology Park
BE Avionics to Purchase 2 Companies By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurers Settle Claim With Builder : * Litigation: Thompson Development gets $1.6 million from companies that refused to defend it against misreprentation claims by home buyers. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : GARDEN GROVE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
Rockwell's 1st-Quarter Earnings Fall 13% : Recession: The conglomerate's sales also drop 13%. Company president blames worldwide economic slump and doesn't expect improvement anytime soon. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in the...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Only in L.A. By Steve Harvey, Steve Harvey,
SIMI VALLEY : Worm Farm Owner to Join State Panel By Carlos V. Lozano
MOORPARK : Disputes Arise in Bid to Widen Road By Maia Davis and Caitlin Rother
MOORPARK : Closed Meeting With LAFCO Canceled By Maia Davis
National City
Utilities Officials Agree to Close Oldest of 3 San Onofre Reactors By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego : Offices to Close on King Holiday
San Diego
San Diego
Developer Makes Offer to Buy City Hall Site : Thousand Oaks: Kirkor Suri wants the 34-acre property, used by the city for 19 years, for a residential project. By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Lotto
HIV Patients to Be Used in UCSD Test of New Drug That Spurs Immune System By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced to 3 Years Under 'Stalking' Law By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance Weighing Lawsuit to Recover Missing Investments : Courts: City hopes to track $6 million entrusted to financial adviser who is facing federal charges. But legal costs might be higher than amount regained. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo-Catalina Shuttle Ended
Sale of Biltmore Hotel Site Delayed
2 Named to Wiseburn School Board
It's Wild! It's Weird! It's 'Rocky'! : Long Beach: Far-out fans of the 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' flock to new venue for traditional food throwing and dialogue shouting. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$14,623 Fine Levied in Fuel Spill
Spring Warmth to Prevail in Mid-Winter By Paul Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services Held for Civic Leader
El Segundo Going Under the Big Top for Anniversary By Lynn M. Ermann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postcards Reflect Past and Present : Collections: More than a million cards are being catalogued at Loyola Marymount University. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Bold and Welcome Experiment
Council Passes 21-Point Program Aimed at Boosting City to Businesses : Economy: The steps will make it easier for companies to deal with city regulations. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : North Tustin Is Told to Sit Down
Taking a look back at Guerrilla Girls' shots at the mainstream art world. By Jake Doherty
The Paradox of Israeli Politics : Government opposes majority readiness to accept peace-for-territory deal
The Great and Threatening Evil of Trade Protectionism : Meet the prospective new Iron Curtain of the post-Cold War era
Give the Panel Some Punch
City in Suit Argues That Looming Landfill Crisis Now Isn't So Dire : Granada Hills: An attorney for Sunshine dump says L.A. last year conjured the specter to add to its own refuse capacity. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Sees No Pattern of Excessive Force or Racism : Police: The chief defends the department in a trial over a fatal shooting in 1990. He is asked few questions about a surveillance unit. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita May Limit Developer Agreements to 7 Years By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nude Dance Club Opens Despite City Warnings : Northridge: Owners contend that the business is not in violation of zoning laws. Officials and residents have voiced opposition. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Super-Train Bid Doomed Without Public Aid, Experts Say : Public Funds Called Crucial to Palmdale Super-Train By Hugo Martin and Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Tied to Series of Area Holdups at Restaurants : Crime: The men are arrested after an attempted robbery in Northridge. They also are suspects in the slaying of a musician in North Hollywood. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Gets Jail Term for Broom Attack
Hahn Drops Support for Driverless Cars By Jane Fritsch and Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Why Bust the Budget on an Experiment? Go with the Proven : Green Line: We can still stop the Sumitomo contract, dump automated trains and bring more jobs to Southern California. By Zev Yaroslavsky, \f7 and \o7 City Council member Zev Yaroslavsky is chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee.
Binkley Seeks Stress-Related Medical Leave : Police: Embattled Long Beach chief cites nervousness, anxiety and headaches. Move is often first step toward disability retirement. By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stripped Furniture : Barker Bros. Sells Final Items, Ends 111 Years in Southland By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questionnaire for Jury in King Case Debated By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Door Opens on Plan to Revamp L.A. Schools : Education: Alliance proposals would shift more power to local campuses and provide incentives for greater parental involvement. By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Man Sentenced to Death for Murdering His Parents
Shipper Pleads Guilty in Harbor Crude Oil Spill
EPA Seeks $126,000 Fine Against Brass Foundry
Deputy Impersonator Pleads Guilty to 2 Felonies
Holden Says He'll Explore Mayoral Bid Next Year
'Entertainment on Parade' to Be 1993 Rose Theme
PLATFORM : Robbed of Dignity \f7 and \o7 New Jersey Assemblyman WAYNE R. BRYANT, a Democrat who represents largely black Camden, won the passage of landmark welfare reforms this week. California legislators are beginning debate on similar changes. Commenting on his concept of welfare reform, Bryant told The Times:
AIDS in Los Angeles County Research: Tracy Thomas
A Street Cop Who Just Does His Job By Bill Boyarsky
Restraint on Protests at Judge's Home Lifted
Not Alone : Jesse Jackson Tells Project Tenants to 'Stand Together' By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mortuary Abuse Case Nears End : Courts: Suit alleges variety of misdeeds by Pasadena crematory. Final approval of $15.4-million plan expected next month. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates Defends Himself, LAPD Unit at Trial : Police: Chief says instances of excessive force or racism by officers are rare. Civil suit accuses special team of needlessly killing three suspects. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beilenson to Seek New Seat, Avoid Waxman Contest : Politics: Congressman's decision to leave Westside for proposed district in the Valley and Ventura County pleases Democrats. By Alan C. Miller and Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Reverses Stance on Scope of Landfill Crisis By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Union Sues Over Polygraph Tests By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Chilling Reminder of the Winters You Left Behind By Dana Parsons
State Rejects Santa Ana's Occupancy Restrictions : Housing: The ruling could discourage communities from trying to enact laws that curtail severe overcrowding. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Skeleton Identified as Gabrieleno Indian Woman : Mystery: Anthropologist estimates bones found in Fullerton as being 500 to 1,000 years old. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Home Builders Must Give Land for Trails By Terry Spencer
Hazardous Waste Cleanup to Begin : Environment: The $25-million project at a former Huntington Beach landfill should take 18 months. Evacuation plans are in place should they be necessary. By John Penner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : School District OKs Bingo Fund-Raiser By Jon Nalick
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Workshop Brings Scientists Closer By Frank Messina
IRVINE : Schools Awarded $40,000 in Grants By Tom Mcqueeney
SEAL BEACH : New TV Show Shot in City Airs Today
Countywide : Youth Policy to Be Subject of Meeting By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : High School District Faces Difficult Cuts By John Penner
Countywide : Umberg Offers Bill to Deport Felons By George Frank
COSTA MESA : Free Clinic to Be Added to SOS Site By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Accord Reached on Holly-Seacliff School By John Penner
Plaque Honors County's Participation in Desert Storm By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims' Rights Advocate Joins Panel
Council to Consider Nude Juice Bar Plan
Attorneys Only Winner in Fight Over Tee-Off Times, Litigants Say By Davan Maharaj
Snowy Plover Candidate for Threatened List From Associated Press
Caretaker Gets 2 Years in Theft of $14,000 From Woman, 86 By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulators, Utilities Agree to Close Oldest San Onofre Nuclear Reactor By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capistrano Neighborhood on Alert for Child Molester : Sex crimes: Many parents escort children to Palisades Elementary School after warning letter from principal about 'very dangerous' man in area. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ultrasound Radiation Is Seen as New Medical Tool By Lanie Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Homeless Laguna Man, 31, Found Near Store By Ajowa N. Ifateyo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Standards 'Guide' the Vote : Taiwan: The trappings of a democracy masked Kuomintang maneuverings, guaranteeing a win for the government party. By Michael Reisman, \o7 Michael Reisman teaches international law at the Yale Law School. and \f7
Obituaries
L.A. Lawmaker to Run in 24th : Politics: Democratic Rep. Anthony Beilenson turns to a proposed 2-county district to avoid a showdown with an ally. By Alan C. Miller and Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexican Consulate Plans Expansion : Oxnard: Official says more room is needed to serve the growing number of immigrants and to handle trade and tourism. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Shake-Up of Police Aims at Street Crime : Law Enforcement: Scores of San Diego officers will be pulled from desk jobs and special units as department launches a new offensive. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes Take Flight : Economy: Hawaii has beckoned North County farm workers recruited to toil in Maui's pineapple fields. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Officials Fail to Notify U.S. of Gas Leak at Mexicali Plant By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
So What Do They Do When It's Time to Pass the Hat? By Tony Perry
Charges Filed Against Woman Over Evidence : Crime: Her arrest may lead to the exoneration of Chris Jiron, a probation officer she accused of a conflict of interest. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disabled, Able-Bodied Share Park : Ventura: The new playground officially opens. It has equipment that gives the two groups a chance to interact. By Caitlin Rother, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vista Redevelopment Challenge Loses : Courts: Appellate court rejects a former councilman's lawsuit to block the city's redevelopment plans for downtown. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Wife Dies, Husband Injured in Accident By Patrick Mccartney
OJAI : Hiring of Departing Official Is Urged By Larry Speer
SANTA PAULA : Panel OKs 18 Homes for Lot Near Park By Sherry Joe
OJAI : Panel to Study Plan for Day-Care Center By Larry Speer
Builder Sues Oceanside Over Housing District : Planning: New ordinance mandating larger parcels put a halt to home builder's planned development. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATICOY : Funds OKd for Road Widening, Bridge By Patrick Mccartney
Realtors Aid Petition Drive for Anti-Gang Initiative
VENTURA : Man Badly Burned in Body Shop Blast By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : Ban on Credit Cards for Travel Revoked By Santiago O'Donnell
CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR : Beach Area Parking Rules Are Criticized By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : 'Real Nice Family' Suspected in Theft By Collin Nash
Sheriff's Dept. to Get Thanks for Parade Work
Judge Orders UCSD Student Co-op Store, Its Ledgers Opened By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hermosa's History Gets Its Day in the Sun : Books: Former Mayor Patricia Gazin fills in some gaps in the city's past. Her 'incomplete compendium,' while not definitive, serves up colorful historical slices. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Ruling to Be Sought on Kampf Eligibility By Tina Daunt
Countywide : Term-Limit Backers Form Local Chapter By Kenneth R. Weiss
Ex-Charger Duckworth Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Rape By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$275,000 for Family of Boy Shot Dead at Border : Settlement: Company that insured house used by gunman will pay relatives of 12-year-old Mexican killed while making trek north. By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglewood Plans Middle Schools to Ease Overcrowding : Education: Angry parents say they prefer neighborhood facilities, that the transition time is too brief and that there aren't enough details about the curriculum. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rains May Worsen Coast Landslides : Portuguese Bend: Geologist says movement of earth over slickened bedrock may increase 30%. At current rate, 14 feet of rugged headlands fall into the ocean every year. By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Calls for $126,000 Fine Against Torrance Brass Foundry By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'A's Bandit' Reports He's HIV Positive
NEWS
Countywide : Holiday Closings
Civil War Ends in El Salvador With Signing of Treaty : Peace: President Alfredo Cristiani and 10 guerrilla leaders take part in the ceremony that mixes tears and handshakes. The U.N. will supervise disarmament. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebels' Rally Welcomes Peace in San Salvador By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Implant Firm's Memos Linked to Full FDA Ban By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Police Reform Ballot Measure By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Hair Spray for a Hold on Smog : Can household products be reformulated to satisfy air quality rules--and customers? Makers seek to meet deadline, with 'breakthroughs' and tales of woe. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Program Needs Revision, Yeltsin Concedes By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy Has N.H. Voters Looking to the Democrats : Election: Traditional party affiliations mean little in state in distress. Support for Bush appears to be waning. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Middle East Still Suffers From Fallout of Warfare : Legacy: Rubble clearing goes on, and the historical impact of Iraq's defeat is not yet in view. By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Plan Said to Seek Tax-Exemption Boost : Economy: A hike of $500 to $1,000 for dependents is likely. The affluent would help to finance package. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Not Informed of Plant's Toxic Leak : Pollution: About 10,000 people were evacuated in Mexicali. EPA says such information is supposed to be supplied under an agreement with Mexico. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Crew Starts Cleanup of Trout Steam By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effort to Tighten Housing Code Fails : Crowding: State authority rejects a Santa Ana proposal to establish more stringent occupancy limits. An appeals court is weighing the matter. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
911 Immunity Bill Faces Vote By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Exodus Scenario Doesn't Play By Peter H. King
Quayle Stresses Local Issues in California Tour By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Suspect Kept News Clippings of Crimes, 2 Say : Serial killings: He also sometimes anticipated when media reports would appear about the slayings, the pair claim. They lived with William Suff and his wife for several months in 1990. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rep. Beilenson to Run for New Valley District Seat : Politics: Veteran Democratic lawmaker's current region was divided up in reapportionment. By Jack Cheevers and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bill Introduced to Restore Limits on Campaign Funding By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Officials React to Tainted Fish Reports From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Ex-Lover Testifies in Serial Killer Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Barry Brings Suit Over Sex Inquiry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pollution, Floods Foreseen in Wake of Wetlands Plan : Environment: Two groups opposed to changes in the way such lands are defined say wildlife also could be jeopardized. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Anger Over Soviet Coup Subsiding By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONALISM : Balkan Neighbors Battle for Right to a Name : Macedonia, the southernmost Yugoslav republic, asserts its independence. But Greece says history entitles it to keep the designation. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Acquits Papandreou of All Charges in Scandal By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slovenia Easily Embraces New Statehood : Balkans: The republic has emerged from the wreckage of Yugoslavia with dreams and dignity intact. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Soviet Brass Resents U.S. Offer of Help With A-Arms By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Meeting Puts Off Key Military Issues : Republics: Commonwealth leaders make little progress in dividing former Soviet armed forces. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ousted Georgian Leader Returns, Calls for Uprising Associated Press
Cheney View: 'Saddam Won't Be Around Long' : Iraq: The Administration pledges to keep the heat on Hussein's regime. Bush hails Gulf War achievements. By Melissa Healy and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Salvadorans, Friends in L.A. Celebrate With Toasts, Song By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U-2 Pilot's Body Is Recovered by South Korean Navy Vessel Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Shamir's Balancing Act Faces Test : Politics: The likelihood of elections may force Israel's leader to define his stand on key peace issues. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Californian Abducted in Manila \o7 Reuters\f7
Israelis Head Home After Peace Talks End in Acrimony By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Relief to Be Modest for Most People, Experts Say By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Compiles Evidence of Squeeze on Middle Class : Economy: Most households in which both parents have jobs work harder just to keep from falling behind financially, the report says. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inquiry of Willie Horton Ad Ends Without FEC Reaching Judgment From Associated Press
N.H. Democratic Chairman Faces Foreclosure on His Home From Associated Press
'Jackson Hole Group' Helps to Shape Bush Health Plan : Policy: A small circle of doctors, academics and executives exerts a strong influence on the White House. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sen. McCain to Run Again \o7 Reuters\f7
Grandchildren Tied to Houston Shooting : Crime: Police say family tried to have grandparents killed. Refusal to build a pool or basketball court is the apparent motive. By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harkin N.H. Ads Carrying 'Build America' Theme By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN ONOFRE : Accord Reached on Reactor Shutdown From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Teacher Loses His Creationism Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Bill Would Deport Immigrant Felons From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Santa Barbara Pool Gets Landmark Status
High-Speed Rail Efforts Seen Doomed Without Public Aid By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors in Murder Trial Meet at Cliff Associated Press
Seymour, EPA Chief Reassure Executives : Environment: They say they will work to ease the effect of controls on business while upholding standards. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
AIDS Epidemic Gaining Speed, Report Says \o7 Reuters\f7
Guard Suspends Training Flights After Six Deaths From Associated Press
Albanian Out of Hospital \o7 Reuters\f7
3 Die in S. Africa Attacks Associated Press
KNOW YOUR FOOD: If you would like to know what's in your... By Ann Conway and Lanie Jones and Jerry Hicks
O.C. Teacher's Creationism Suit Rejected With Rebuke By Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YES, DAHLING: Zsa Zsa Gabor is used to the best, except... By Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks and Lanie Jones
DOUR OUTLOOK: To those who predict that the recession will... By Lanie Jones and Jerry Hicks and Ann Conway
FAA Blames Controller in Near-Collision By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Suit May Hike John Wayne Terminal Cost By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SUPER SYMBOL: Designer Brad Jansen of Buena Park thought... By Lanie Jones and Jerry Hicks and Ann Conway
Super Trains Need Public Funding, Experts Say : Transportation: Their views on high-speed rail lines are in marked contrast to the private-money philosophy behind the failed Anaheim-Las Vegas project. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Starts Its Cleanup of Stream : Pollution: Workers dig through snow to remove asphalt and other material that was dumped in Deep Creek. Despite a commitment to get the work done, a confrontation between two state agencies is far from over. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite S.D. Ruling, Court OKs S.F. Cross By Alan Abrahamson and Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Pet Cemetery Owners Convicted of Fraud From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cross on Public Land Ruled Constitutional By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Suff Reportedly Linked to 13 Killings By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Man-Boy Meetings Provoke Protests From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Refugee Chief Visiting Cambodia \o7 Reuters\f7
Have a Hankering to Hula? By Beth Ann Krier
Armani Times 3 COMPILED BY GAILE ROBINSON
The Video, Please By Betty Goodwin
Finding a Foothold By Betty Goodwin
BOOK REVIEW : 'Searoad': Beautiful but Fractured Tales : SEAROAD: Chronicles of Klatsand \o7 By Ursula K. LeGuin\f7 , HarperCollins, $19.95, 208 pages By Whitney Otto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Wanna Dance?' : Growing up: Even with help from older siblings, MTV and 'The Wonder Years,' it's still tough to ask a girl to dance when you're 12 years old. By Ron Berler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's a Whale of a Tale By Robin Abcarian
Roughing It in the Urban Jungle : Fashion: So what if they don't hike, or fish or climb mountains? Lately, city slickers like the look of pricey but durable outdoor duds. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Underground Surfaces in Urb : Gritty Tabloid Is Hot Among Twentysomethings and Teens Who Follow the Illegal Club Scene By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beauty on Wheels : Merle Norman Collection Contains Classic Cars and Unusual Musical Instruments By Peter Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Barbra! Scratch the Nails By Paddy Calistro
The Mad Hatters : Their music is techno, their clothing wacky. Ravers look to the '60s, Dr. Seuss, product logos for inspiration. By Dennis Romero
Where to Find the Rough Stuff By Martha Groves
Supplying the Mall of the Wild : Unbridled glitz of It's a Jungle accessories is propelling a Santa Ana designer's creations from Newport to New York. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Love That Runs Deep : Wine: Collecting has given some Orange County residents a reason for unique home improvement. Now their cellars hold vintage treasures. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If You Want to Collect Wine but Don't Have a Cellar . . .
SPORTS
Bandwagon Boards in Washington : NFL: Poll suggests that the Redskins hold the latest claim to being America's Team. By Richard Morin, WASHINGTON POST
TENNIS / AUSTRALIAN OPEN : A Banner Day for Americans From Associated Press
Quick Start Carries Alemany to Victory Over St. Bernard : Girls' basketball: Indians open 17-4 lead in the first quarter en route to a 73-50 win in a Mission League game. By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Zealand Practice Becomes the Big Show : Sailing: Test race overshadows Defiant's victory over Jayhawk in the defender trials. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruin Fans Enjoy a Taste of O'Bannon : UCLA: He finally makes his debut in 99-71 victory over Oregon, playing six minutes and getting an ovation. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Lose Game, Rivers : Pro basketball: Point guard injures hamstring in third quarter of a 101-98 defeat by the SuperSonics. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztec Drought Persists With Loss to Lobos By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At This Point, Kings Take Solace in Tying Capitals By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sub-Par Streak Brings Lancaster Into Limelight By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Errors Doom Patrick McEnroe From Associated Press
Hope He Has The Greatest 50th Birthday By Earl Gustkey
Former Area High School Coach, Redskin Player Joe Zeno Dies at 72 By Stephanie Stassel
NBA ROUNDUP : Fouls Don't Slow Jordan, Bulls From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Assists Pittsburgh in a 3-3 Tie From Associated Press
Pepperdine Prevails on Lopez's Foul Shots From Staff Reports
Portland Squeezes Out Win Over Loyola From Staff and Wire Reports
Greenberg Phones In 49er Victory By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly a Miner Record : College basketball: With Block's mark of 45 points in view, USC guard gets 37 and sits much of the second half of 90-73 victory over Oregon State. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : North Carolina Gets Hot, 90-79 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE ROUNDUP : Washington Upsets No. 7 Arizona From Associated Press
Prep Notebook By Tom Hamilton
Prep Notebook By Elliott Teaford
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Whiting Shoots Stanford Past USC
PREP NOTEBOOK : Basketball Blowouts Put Brea Girls, Coach Trakh on Defensive By Fernando Dominguez
SUNSET LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Marina Gets Victory Despite Poor Shooting By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP WRESTLING ROUNDUP : Shawnee Routs Savanna in First Stage of Mission By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : McOwen's Late Score Gives San Clemente the Victory
FREEWAY LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Fullerton Gives La Habra a Scare but Loses in Overtime By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trainer Angel Penna Sr. Dead at 68 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jones Made Tracks After Dispute Over Her Personal Coach : Transfer: National-caliber sprinter left Rio Mesa High for Thousand Oaks after quarrel over control of her training. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : High School Competition Risky for Sprinter in Olympic Year By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Is the Heart of the Lions : Longobardi Remains a Steadying Force for Struggling Loyola By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge's Burt Interested in Post at San Jose State By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dominguez Hills Tries for Second League Win
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Harbor Women's Coach Proves Turnabout Is Fair Play By Irene Garcia
Portland Women Beat Loyola, 73-48, in Conference Opener
PREP ROUNDUP : Edison Rallies for Girls' Soccer Victory
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UNLV Routs Anteaters in Women's Basketball
Sebek's Injury Puts a Strain on Nordhoff
Rule Curbing Club Play Abolished By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Promotes Nathenson in Baseball
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Buena Girls Tune Up With Victory
AMERICA'S CUP / DAILY REPORT : DEFENDER TRIALS : Defiant Defeats Jayhawk, Koch By Rich Roberts
Top High School Athletes Find Openings in Transfer Loopholes By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sun City Officials Confident Padres Will Move By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death of His Brother Forces CSUN's Morris to Miss Game By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Heavyweight Comes Up With Big Victory to Spark Valhalla Wrestlers By John Geis
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Red Star Gets Deadline Reprieve, but Sponsor Says He's Given Up By Rich Roberts
Course Rules Buoy Interest of Cup Fans : Sailing: Spectators at sea allowed to get closer to and in the flow of traffic. By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Roundup
CITY CENTRAL LEAGUE : Staying on Top Will Be Tough for Lincoln By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY WESTERN LEAGUE : Kearny's Opponents Sing Familiar Tune By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Is Going Coach, Not First Class By Larry Stewart
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
ALI : Still Nifty at 50 : Former Champion Has Slowed, but Rumors of Serious Decline Are False and His Popularity Has Never Been Greater By Davis Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tradition Goes to Suburbs By Mike Downey
Benzinger, Candelaria, Harris Agree to Terms With Dodgers
McEnroe, Agassi, Navratilova Left Off U.S. Olympic Team \o7 Associated Press\f7
Walsh Goes Back to the Campus : Football: Doing Notre Dame games on television may have started the coach toward Stanford. From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Don James, who led Washington to a 12-0 record and a share... From Staff and Wire Reports
John Ralston, who coached at Stanford and Utah State, and... From Staff and Wire Reports
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Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Dennis Erickson signed a five-year contract extension as... From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Florida State's Amp Lee to Give Up Senior Year From Staff and Wire Reports
THOROUGHBRED RACING : It Is Hard to Find Many Positives in Upcoming State-of-Sport Report By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notebook By Elliott Teaford
Prep Notebook By Barbie Ludovise
Danny Thompson Helps Realize His Dad's Dream By Mike Penner
Prep Notebook By Mike Reilley
Haskell Has Brought His Tough Methods to Savanna : Basketball: Coach who played at Western for demanding Greg Hoffman returns tonight to face his mentor. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notebook By Mike Reilley
Murphy on List for Vacant San Jose St. Job : Football: Titan coach expects to speak to Spartan athletic director about replacing Terry Shea, who left for Stanford. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Principals Criticize O.C. Proposal : High schools: Debate over Orange County section continues at Southern Section meeting. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Football Assistant Accepts a Job at Arizona State By Mike Digiovanna
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