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What happened on March 17, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Playwright Found 'Bargains' While Looking Into Past By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Green Day Takes on Blue Hue : Rock: Jacks leader, riding the crest of triumphant Scandinavian tour, hosts buddies in St. Patrick's Day free-for-all. By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Veteran Trombonist Goes Solo at Local Country Clubs By Dirk Sutro
MUSIC REVIEW : Stormy Beethoven by Franz Welser-Most By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Pop/rock 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
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
Stage By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Box Office : 'Wayne's World' Gains in Fifth Week By David J. Fox
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hernandez Swings With Zest By Jim Washburn
ART REVIEW : Portraits That Probe Beneath Surface By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Music Reviews : Pianist Mankerian in Occidental Recital By Laurence Vittes
Music Reviews : Cincinnati Symphony at Ambassador By Chris Pasles
STAGE REVIEW : 'Payments' Offers Some Poetic Justice By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TV REVIEW : 'View of Earth' Gets Lost in Space By Martin Zimmerman
Rashad Grateful for Her 'Cosby' Years By Rick Du Brow
O.C. MUSIC REVIEWS : Brey, O'Riley at Irvine Barclay By Herbert Glass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Music Reviews : Master Chorale's B-Minor Mass--A Mixed Blessing By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : A Long Time Gone Indeed : Concert Shows a Crosby, Stills & Nash Content to Coast on Past Glories By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Little Joe Plays With Lotsa Heart : A day after his Farm Aid performance, Hernandez and his Familia have a Santa Ana crowd dancing to rollicking Tex-Mex, country and R&B tunes. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'She Said, He Said': A Real Talk Show By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Making Scenes': Fresh Produce From Laguna By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington State Targets 'Erotic' Music Lyrics : Pop music: Legislators extend a ban on the sale of sexually oriented material to minors to include lyrics. Many urge the governor to veto the bill. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Audience With Getty's Pope Portrait By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
On the Ropes : Columbia Execs Under Fire Over Costly Flops 'Gladiator,' 'Radio Flyer' By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gilmore Pulls Off Hybrid of East and West : Pop music: The Texas country singer has a critical, if not a popular hit on his hands. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Learn Music Biz Not All Fortune, Fame : Performing arts: Executives, stars gather at Hamilton High to discuss the wide range of careers. They emphasize it takes practice, patience, desire. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Other Proposals Regarding 'Obscene' Music By Chuck Philips
College Basketball: Networks Win : Television: Ratings are down at ABC but the network and syndicator Raycom still turn a profit. Ratings are up slightly at CBS and NBC. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : A Playwright Who's in the Middle of It All By Jan Herman
BUSINESS
Diagnostics Race Heats Up for S.D. Biotech Firms By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
The Building Owners & Managers Assn. of San Diego has...
Anne Dorfman has joined KPBS (89.5 FM) as a news...
Robert A. Gregory has been named director of the San Diego...
Sandra Bassler has joined H.G. Fenton Co. as vice...
Mitchell L. Lathrop has been elected chairman of Adams...
Alan Ridley has been named by the San Diego Consortium...
S.D. Executives Help Russian Firm to Adapt By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Gas & Electric has nominated two new members to...
Drought Eases, but Water Woes May Still Loom : Environment: Business leaders call for conservation to continue as the county improves its water, sewage systems. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A. John Busch has joined First National Bank as senior...
K. Todd Curry has joined the law firm of Shenas, Shaw...
Maria F. Jensen has been promoted to senior account...
Bill McGarr has been named investment services...
Elizabeth Townsend has been named general manager of North...
Vince Botticelli has been named by Grubb & Ellis as top...
James T. Karam has been appointed vice president of...
Scott Wood has been named district manager of the North...
Richard H. Huffman has been named president of Arnold's...
Richard Wright has been elected chairman of the San Diego...
John T. Becvar has been named managing partner of the...
Lawrence A. Jones, who has headed the in-house TV movie... By John Lippman
Dana G. Mead, 56, a paper industry executive and former... \o7 Associated Press\f7
Leonard Sherman has joined J. D. Power & Associates as a...
Micom Communications Corp., a Simi Valley maker of...
Transamerica Insurance Group named Stephen J. Zabilski...
Camarillo Firm Joins New Amex Market By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Monopoly Bill Appears No Threat to Amgen : Biotechnology: The Thousand Oaks firm's first product has patent protection enabling it to ride out changes in federal orphan drug laws. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nu-Med Reports Loss, Struggles With Debt By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales Sinking at Catalina Yachts : Recession: Despite a 35% drop, the Woodland Hills company may be able to ride out the poor economy while other firms founder. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Electric Auto Showroom to Open : Environment: Green Motor Works will be a pioneer in the Southland. It will sell converted gasoline cars. By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semtech Loses $280,000 in Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Pico Products Reports $95,483 Profit for Quarter
H & H Oil Tool Loses $655,000 in 4th Quarter
Right Start Catalogue Firm Reports $60,000 Loss
Net Income Rises 48% at Beverly Hills Fan
Earnings at Special Devices Jump During 1st Quarter
Advanced Photonix Buys Photo Sensor Operations
Pinkerton's Predicts 25% Rise in Full-Year Profit
N. Y. Firm Increases Stake in TransWorld Bancorp
Voit Cos. Chosen to Manage 3 Properties
Silentradio, Site-based Media to Merge Assets
THE AEROSPACE CRISIS : THE COMMUNITIES : Layoffs Come Home to the Valley By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lutz Will Stay With Chrysler, Under Eaton : Management: The auto maker's popular president surprises many by deciding to work for the former GM executive. By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay of Wells and First Interstate Chiefs Fell in '91 By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE AEROSPACE CRISIS : Bearing the Brunt
2 Do-Gooders Go Nuts Over Amazon By Martha Groves
Broadway Parent to Combine Some Chain Operations By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'And I Just Got Some Experience in Radio' \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE AEROSPACE CRISIS : THE WORKERS : Meager Industry Retraining Effort Hinders Jobless By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Next Chrysler CEO Likely to Usher in New Era : Auto industry: Robert J. Eaton is a low-key engineer with a knack for boosting profits. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transportation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Federal Express to Shrink in Europe \o7 Associated Press\f7
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alternative Car Parts Targeted as New Field : Commerce: A Southern California consortium is trying to develop an industry to replace some of the lost aerospace work. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nike Profit Jumps, but Stock Slips From Associated Press
Government Enlarges Fraud Case Against GE By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accounting Firm Sued in Lincoln S&L Failure Settles : Litigation: Arthur Andersen & Co. will pay $30 million to investors in the defunct American Continental Corp. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diminished Role in Presidential Race By Harry Bernstein
Oil Industry Seeks to Limit Liability in Spill Cleanups By David Hulen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dow Steadies After News of Tokyo Decline : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and \f7
Right Slogan Is Key to an Ad's Immortality By Bruce Horovitz
Yamaguchi's Endorsement Deals Prove Good as Gold : Marketing: The Olympic skater's business managers find no evidence that her Japanese heritage makes advertisers balk. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liquidation Underway for 3 Companies of Steven Wymer : Courts: Chapter 7 petitions cite millions of dollars in liabilities--funds from clients that include the city of Orange. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Attacks Medical Supply Firm's Patent : Litigation: Colorado company claims Birtcher Medical Systems stole its design ideas for device used to clot blood during surgery. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
TECHNOLOGY : Neuroscientist Sees Medical Potential in Military Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
O.C. Gay-Lesbian Magazine to Debut : Publication: The publisher says the homosexual community needs a publication to vent its anger. Circulation of 20,000 is planned. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
El Pollo Loco Beefs Up Menu
Two Costa Mesa Agencies Top AdClub Contest
1991 Profits Double for Drug Maker : Earnings: SPI Pharmaceuticals, which posted record net income, gives part of credit to joint venture in Eastern Europe. By Cristina Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen Brunswig Posts Flat Quarter : Earnings: Despite a 17% jump in revenue to $1.2 billion, a slow increase in drug prices took its toll. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Investors Buy Magazine : Publications: Owner of California Homes and Lifestyles fires the Irvine staff. The new owners plan to revive Orange County Magazine and return it to its former focus on society. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Vietnam and the Presidency
'92 Election
Trophy for B-2
Teaching and Research at UC
Vietnam and the Presidency
Teaching and Research at UC
Bush's Taxes
Vietnam and the Presidency
County Reforms
'92 Election
Vietnam and the Presidency
'92 Election
Judicial Cost Cuts OK
Homeless Man Blames City for Loss of a Lifetime : Litigation: Mashone Bonner, 45, claims a trash bag containing photos and other mementos of a once-normal family life was picked up by Santa Ana parks employees during a cleanup. He's suing for unspecified damages. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Fountain of Youth' Drug Ring Broken By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : ANTELOPE VALLEY : College Instructor Wins State Award From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Iran Determined to Get A-Bomb, U.S. Believes : Arms: Officials say Tehran is using Chinese technology in a long-term effort to develop weapons. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : '92 Shines Spotlight on Spain : Olympics and Expo promise to be great shows. But government scandals, a sluggish economy and concern about the future cast a long shadow. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downturn in Tokyo Stocks Arouses Growing Concern : Economics: Investors, economists are worried. A small recovery leaves the market below 20,000 mark. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace Cuts to Devastate Area, County Study Says : Economy: Defense reductions could cost up to 420,000 jobs and $84.6 billion in personal income, the task force reports. Federal, state assistance urged. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Equality Decree OKd by L.A. Board By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Buchanan Raises Specter of Intolerance, Critics Say : Politics: Some fear his campaign is fueling fires of bigotry. He charges that foes are out to 'demonize' him. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Probe Whether Checks Violated Laws By William J. Eaton and Ronald Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earhart Evidence Offered: Metal, Sole, Bottle Cap By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hillary Clinton Law Career Brings Up Spouse Role Issue By Sara Fritz and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Justices Refuse to Narrow Anti-Bias Law By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Firms Indicted in Sales of 'Anti-Aging' Drugs By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Cool to Mandatory Health Plan : Initiative: Governor tell doctors insurance requirement would burden employers. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Fatal Failure? : Crime: Teachers and other school officials say they spent thousands of hours trying to turn a 10-year-old boy's life around. Now he is accused of killing a woman, and they feel a sense of guilt. By H.G. Reza and David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Court Upholds School Busing Fees : Education: State justices' ruling is expected to lead more strapped districts to charge for transportation. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Lungren Sees No Execution Delay; Wilson Rips Appeals By Daniel M. Weintraub and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bouncing Back : Rep. Hunter Wrote Bad Checks but Many Voters Don't Want to Hear About It By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Arms Inspectors to Visit Israel : Military sales: A team will investigate reported diversion of American weapons technology. By Daniel Williams and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Sending Mixed Signals on Iraqi Arms By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Your Check vs. a House Member's
EDUCATION : Bush Administration's Plan for Ban on Minority Scholarships Draws Fire : The White House says it is trying to open up the process. Civil rights groups see the move as racial politics. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Takes Direct Control of Russian Military : Defense: Efforts of Commonwealth to keep forces unified appear to be doomed. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Money Coupons Fail to Hold Value By Alex Shprintsen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hopes Fade for Finding More Turkish Quake Survivors By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
S. Africans Hear Final Call for 'Yes' on Reform By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pricey Potty Outsells a Van Gogh Associated Press
Mexico City Pollution Hits Record Reuters
Tiny Wasps Released to Fight Texas Whiteflies Associated Press
News Leakers Ferreted Out, Group Charges From a Times Staff Writer
Arsonist Destroys Amish Barns; Animals Die, Planting Delayed From Associated Press
Judge Cancels Approval of Rape Suspect's Castration From Associated Press
Brown, Clinton Keep Ethics Feud Boiling : Democrats: Both candidates fuel the fire with sharp, angry comments on the campaign trail. Tsongas tries to stay out of dispute. By David Lauter and Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Party Head Criticizes Attacks on Clinton : Politics: Ronald Brown singles out Jerry Brown and Tsongas for calling the front-running Arkansas governor 'unelectable.' He says that could aid GOP. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Bush Goes Low-Key as Buchanan Falters : Republicans: President is relaxed on Chicago stops. Challenger gets heckled by Michigan auto workers. By Sam Fulwood Iii and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Tries to Leap New Ruts in Road : Campaign: Today's primaries should put him nearer finish line. But latest misconduct charges reimpose hurdles. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Reporters' Phone Records Subpoenaed : Senate: Journalists broke Anita Hill allegations against Clarence Thomas. Special counsel is probing source of the leaks to them. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Isaiah Tishby; Scholar of Jewish Mystic Thought
Alvin Schwartz; Author of Best-Selling Children's Books
David F. Parry; Veteran Public Relations Executive
Flier Walks Away From Plane Crash; 2 Others Rescued From a Times Staff Writer
Helen Deutsch; Wrote 'National Velvet,' 'Lili' Screenplays
Body of Man Who Chased Dog on Icy Lake Is Found Associated Press
Honig Angered by Governor's Trustee Choice From Associated Press
Transit Agency's Spending to Be Audited By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Serial Rapist May Get Death Penalty From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : VENTURA : New Penalty Trial Sought for Killer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK : Group Seeks Ban on Skiing, Golf, Tennis From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tokyo Stock Plunge Stirs New Concern By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Upholds School Busing Fees : Education: State justices' ruling is expected to lead more strapped districts to charge for transportation. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
S. Africans Hear Final Call for 'Yes' on Reform By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mafia Crackdown in Italy Reuters
Judge Allows N.Y. Gays to Be Barred by St. Patrick's Parade Organizers From Times Wire Services
Quake Jars Salt Lake City Associated Press
Prison Escapees Release Hostage and Surrender Associated Press
ERIN GO BRAGH: The "Ireland Forever" slogan will be used... By Thuan Le and Tom Hamilton and Jerry Hicks
MONARCH MANIA: Mater Dei football coach Bruce Rollinson... By Jerry Hicks and Tom Hamilton and Thuan Le
BOAT ANGER: Vice President Dan Quayle, who arrives in... By Thuan Le and Jerry Hicks and Tom Hamilton
GETTING CLOSE: Ever frustrated your plane didn't run on... By Jerry Hicks and Thuan Le and Tom Hamilton
Aerospace Cuts to Devastate Area, L.A. Report Says : Economy: Defense reductions could cost up to 420,000 jobs and $84.6 billion in personal income, task force reports. Broad impact seen for Orange County. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Upholds Right to Charge School Bus Fees : Education: State justices' ruling is expected to lead more strapped districts to charge for transportation. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Doctors Back Importing of French Abortion Pill From Associated Press
Shaping Anaheim's Future : A Look at Some of the Up-and-Coming Leaders and the Role They Might Play in the City's Future Compiled by TERRY SPENCER / Special to The Times
More Humanitarian Mail Associated Press
Cholera in Mexico Reuters
Incentives to Combat Athens Smog Proposed Associated Press
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Anaheim's Residents Seek Political Reform By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding the Meaning in 'Everyday Life' : AN ANTHROPOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE, \o7 by Edward T. Hall,\f7 Doubleday, $24.50; 269 pages By Bettyann Kevles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Urges Testing of 'Good Cholesterol' By Kathleen Doheny
It's Difficult to Sit Still for Leisure Time By Dianne Klein
Baby Traps Beatty Into Marriage? Yeah, Sure By Robin Abcarian
Clinton's Big-Money Machine : Fund raising focused on 'fat cats' fuels the Democrat's campaign. Leading the charge is his dynamic duo--both thirtysomething campaign veterans. By Geraldine Baum and Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PAGES : Berries, Slugs and Crawfish, Oh My! By Laurie K. Schenden
THE HUMAN CONDITION THE NEED FOR PRIVACY : What's Mine Is Mine By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions of Privacy : IF YOU FOUND SOMEONE'S LOVE LETTER, WOULD YOU READ IT? By Beverly Beyette
Serving Them Right : Gourmand Society Sits Down to Serious Eating at Ritz-Carlton By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming to Terms With Labels : Food packaging claims can mean everything but what they should. That's why pressure for change has been mounting. By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Museum Supporters Get Their Irish Up By Kathryn Bold
PARIS : Another Test for Mitterrand
Media : Loosening the Leash on Africa's Press : * Democracy is squelching censorship in the sub-Saharan region. But attacks on bolder publications persist. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Baltics Face 'Morning After' New Freedom : * Caught in a slow, painful transition to capitalism, they must deal with shortages, political paralysis and fear. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Showdown at the Kremlin
TIRANA : Status Quo or Radical Change?
BEIJING : Endorsing Capitalist Course
Culture : Denmark's Schools for Life : * There are no exams, grades or degrees. But there is a proud tradition, dating to the 19th Century. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Stressed-Out Albanians Are Turning Into Couch Potatoes : * For one thing, the TV may be a family's only electric appliance. For another, it's too scary to go outside. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : S. Koreans Shake Family-Tree Rules : * Thinking about getting married? In Seoul, you may be out of luck if you two had a common ancestor, say, 600 years ago. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Graft and Gunplay Herald Thai Election : * But real issue is: Will army tighten grip? By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Briefing Book : U.S. Candidates' Stands on Foreign Issues : * All of President Bush's major challengers want a sterner line on China. Democrats say he is too tough on Israel. Free trade is a bit of a free-for-all. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Celebrating Spring at Science Expo By Nona Yates
Rolling in the dough: Hollywood resident John Walsh didn't... By Steve Harvey
He Had a Brother in L.A. By Al Martinez
Housing That Profits All the City : Nonprofits build housing for people in need, with a lot of help from friends
Major Questions About a Major Ally : Israel couldn't possibly have sold Patriot missile technology, could it?
Showdown Decision on U.S. Aid to Russia : International Monetary Fund meeting could prove crucial
A Schoolyard Brawl Engages Washington : Politics: In the Clinton-Brown exchange of taunts, the only question is 'Who won?' By Peter Stothard, \o7 Peter Stothard is Washington bureau chief for the Times of London\f7
Trying to Reconcile the Irreconcilable : Karabakh: A nasty ethnic war may be carried to a genocidal conclusion if alternatives aren't found soon. By Ronald Grigor Suny, \o7 Ronald Grigor Suny, the Alex Manoogian professor of Modern Armenian History at the University of Michigan, is doing research in Moscow. He is the author of "The Making of the Georgian Nation" (Indiana University Press, 1988) and the forthcoming "Looking Toward Ararat: Armenia in Modern History."\f7
The Wearing of the Green Card : Immigration: Forget the green beer and grand parades. America could best salute the Irish by inviting them here. By Sean T. Kenny, \o7 Sean T. Kenny is an engineer and writer living in Southern California. He emigrated from Ireland in 1987\f7
Ventura City Hall Joins Boycott of Hardwoods By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents to Get Tagged for Graffiti Costs : Crime: To stem defacement of property, City Council has given initial approval to holding parents responsible for up to $10,000 worth of damage. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Supervisors Want Jail Tax Submitted to Voters Again By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers Feel They Failed Boy Charged in Slaying : Counseling: Educators at King and Perkins schools spent long hours trying to change the violent behavior of the 10-year-old who is accused of killing a woman when he fired into a trailer. By David Smollar and H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Open-and-Shut Contempt : Courts: Brice Traynor, 83, complained too loudly about a $106 traffic fine. So Judge John J. Hunter sentenced him to five days in jail. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,500 Sign Up for Subsidies and Housing in Oxnard : Assistance: Residents wait in long lines for the limited resources. It's the first time applications have been accepted in five years. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Checks and Balances : Duncan Hunter Takes His 407 Bad Checks and Explanation to Voters By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State High Court Backs School Bus Fees : Education: The 6-1 ruling will allow transportation charges except for indigent or disabled students. It settles a dispute that began in Fillmore seven years ago. By Patrick Mccartney and Philip Hager
Gunman Pleads Insanity in Killing of Boss : Justice: Fatal shooting occurred during coffee break at manufacturing plant in San Marcos. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Seeks New Penalty Trial for Child's Murderer By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Motorcyclist Dies During CHP Chase By Ron Soble
$500,000 Award Made to Center at SDSU
SIMI VALLEY : Former Councilman Offers to Sell City 33 Acres Slated for Mall By Carlos V. Lozano
ENCINITAS : Hundreds of Pets Die in Store Fire
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Boat Towed In After Taking on Water By Larry Speer
OAK PARK : Council May Seek Study on Cityhood By Larry Speer
SIMI VALLEY : City Drops Plan for Outdoor Gun Range By Carlos V. Lozano
SAN DIEGO : Teen-Ager Escapes From Youth Home
EL CAJON : Deputies Capture Escaped Prisoner
SAN DIEGO : Sailor Sentenced in Wife's Shooting
OXNARD : Panel Backs Plan to Rejuvenate Airport By Caitlin Rother
SANTA PAULA : Farmer Named to Lead Naval Reserve Helicopter Squadron By Psyche Pascual
SANTA PAULA : Council Allocates $257,000 in Grants By Sherry Joe
COUNTYWIDE : 15 to Be Honored for Heroic Actions By Ron Soble
Golding Makes Another Pass at 2nd-Runway Issue By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Student Recants Rape Story
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Greenbelt: Be Careful How You Use It
Spending by City Lobbyists Under Review : Budget: Controller questions $80 dinner tabs in Washington and $220 meals in Tokyo. He calls for a reduction in expense accounts. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Care Home for Children With HIV to Expand : Health: Eight beds will be added for youngsters with the deadly virus. Medical facilities are also planned. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Principal Vote-Getter : He's the First in L.A. to Be Chosen by Parents, Teachers and Students Under School-Based Plan By Lois Timnick and Petula Dvorak, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Buchwald, Partner Win $900,000 From Studio By Robert W. Welkos and Terry Pristin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecution to Rest Without Calling King : Trial: It remains uncertain whether attorneys for the LAPD officers will call the beating victim to the witness stand. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koon Directed Baton Blows, Jurors Told : Trial: Watch commander says sergeant told him he gave orders on where to deliver strikes during King beating. Motorist's injuries were described to him as minor, lieutenant says. By Linda Deutsch, ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALTADENA : 5 Hurt as RTD Driver Suffers Seizure, Hits Pole
LOS ANGELES : Gates Says Reforms Will Cost $7.8 Million
NORTHRIDGE : Robber Uses Syringe as Weapon in Holdup
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Multiple Charges Sought in Kidnaping of Girl
PASADENA : Jury Selection Begins in Funeral Home Case
Security Upgraded at Airport : Aviation: New system at Burbank airfield is designed to keep intruders, including unauthorized employees, from runways. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contractor, Inspector Deny Faulty Quake Safety Work By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head of Valley Firm Indicted for Shipping Toxic Waste Abroad By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
100 Mark Anniversary of Teen-Ager's Slaying : Protest: Marchers gather at store where Latasha Harlins died. They urge recall of the judge who sentenced her killer to probation. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man in Peco Case Gets 12-Year Term By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smog Rules Driving Firms Out of Area, Panel Is Told : Pollution: Satisfying regulators' demands costs too much and does too little good, business executives testify. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Presson to Spend No Time in Jail for Tax Evasion : Sentencing: The former Orange Unified School District administrator linked to a kickback scheme gets six months in a halfway house and probation for filing false returns. By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking a Bite Out of Breeders : Mosquitoes: The battle is on to control the pests, reproducing by the millions in pools and puddles. By Bob Elston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Executives to Become Principals for a Day
IRVINE : Local Company Will Fund New Police Dog By Thuan Le
DANA POINT : Merchants Endorse City, State Candidates By Len Hall
CORONA DEL MAR : Section of Beach Is Adopted for Cleanup By Lisa Mascaro
COUNTYWIDE : Vasquez Reappointed to Justice Council By Eric Lichtblau
COUNTYWIDE : Only Caltech Notes 2 Small Earthquakes By Lanie Jones
NEWPORT BEACH : Deadline for Permits Extended By Lisa Mascaro
MISSION VIEJO : City Will Negotiate for New Library Site By Frank Messina
GARDEN GROVE : Prayer Breakfast Tack: 'Pull Together' By Robert Barker
WESTMINSTER : Recall Drives Fall Short of Signatures By Jon Nalick
ORANGE : Program Focuses on Barrio Youths By Mary Helen Berg
ANAHEIM : Loara High's 'Mr. E' Wins Top Honor By Terry Spencer
Boater Thrown Overboard by Wave Swims Ashore By Ajowa Ifateyo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Is Where Her Business Is By Herbert J. Vida
Veteran Teacher Florence Staggs Is Dead at 68 : Obituary: One of the original instructors at Saddleback College, she taught business courses there until last year. By Ajowa Ifateyo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 82, Saved From Fire in Home, Condition Stable By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feast Turns to Fund-Raiser for Victims of Turkish Quake By Donnette Dunbar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Officer Presents Scouting's Case to Latinos : Youth: Recruiting specialist offers the 80-year-old organization as an urban alternative to drugs and gangs. By Donnette Dunbar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rides for Revelers Offered
Magnet Programs' Deadline Is Friday
Residents Unite Behind Ventura Blvd. Ordinance : Development: The homeowners council will oppose exemptions from the plan limiting commercial projects. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOLEDAD : Road Closed While Driver Is Rescued By Jocelyn Y. Stewart
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 3 Congressmen to Be 'Super Delegates' By Alan C. Miller
SANTA CLARITA : Name Selected for Seniors Apartments By Tracey Kaplan
PALMDALE : Man Robs S&L, Flees on Foot By Jocelyn Stewart
THOUSAND OAKS : Stakeout at Mall Leads to Arrest of 3 By Ron Soble
ANTELOPE VALLEY : College Instructor Wins State Award By Mayerene Barker
STUDIO CITY : Laurel Terrace to Get 3 Speed Bumps By John Schwada
NORTHRIDGE : LAPD Opens Mall Office to Cut Crime By Jocelyn Stewart
Slow-Growth Backers Say Flyer Misleads Public : Santa Clarita: The city attorney disagrees that its cover implies a government source. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waste Not : San Fernando's Curbside Recyclable Pickup Called Promising By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclist Charged in Crash Deaths : Courts: Canoga Park man faces manslaughter counts in accident that killed Reseda couple. By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Airport's Security System Is First in State : Aviation: It is aimed at keeping intruders and unauthorized employees from restricted areas. Electronic access can be instantly revoked. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
FAA Grant for Airport Likely, Officials Say By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Darnell L. Rucker; School Psychologist
Boy's Killer Seeks New Penalty Trial By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courthouse Study Finished
SPORTS
Weary Lakers Put Through Paces and Lose, 98-85 : Pro basketball: Indiana runs them down and drops them into a tie with Clippers. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Something Is Rotten in Vermont By Mal Florence
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIPS : No. 2 Edberg Loses to No. 289 Weiss From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Hawks Finally Beat Pistons, 89-77
VALLEY SPORTS ROUNDUP : CSUN Defeats Reno 10-7 in an Unpredictable Game By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Vanbiesbrouck Stops Canadiens From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Padres Leaning on Benes : Baseball: With Whitson's problems, Benes has become crucial to the team's rotation. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Spending Keeps Cup From Some : Sailing: Large sums of money needed to compete have shut many out of the running. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Stern on Stars & Stripes is Trimmed Back to Save Weight By Rich Roberts
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Padres Get Another Look at Old Teammate Mitchell By Bob Nightengale
Leomiti, Bruder Miss Practice By Scott Miller
Sports Arena
Triumvirate Rules Mound : Three Angel Left-Handers Had Record Success Last Season By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Gives Weight to Value of Noble Heart By Jim Murray
USC, UCLA, Pepperdine to Be Shown on Local TV By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Hershiser, Old Tricks : Dodger Pitcher Is Enjoying Himself Too Much to Be a Bulldog By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Keough Critical After Foul Hits Him : Baseball: Pitcher undergoes emergency surgery after being struck in the head while sitting in the dugout during exhibition. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sneed Out as Basketball Coach at CS Fullerton By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Extends Draft Through 1993 : Pro football: Tagliabue announces unilateral move without consent of the players. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sneed Out as CS Fullerton Coach From Associated Press
Channel 7's Jim Hill Will Return to Channel 2 By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Duke has a chance to achieve what Nevada Las Vegas was... From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Daily Report : Dodgers By Bill Plaschke
Craig Expected to Sign 2-Year Deal With Vikings as Plan B Free Agent By Chris Dufresne
Miner Selected First-Team All-American by AP From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
104th and Crenshaw Is His Real World : Pro basketball: Byron Scott still visits the old neighborhood, a reminder of where he was, and where he is. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Saberhagen Seems Well-Suited to Change of Uniform, Location By Ross Newhan
Triple Crown Ratings By Bill Christine
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hansen Raises His Sights After Getting Two More Hits By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Cuban Defector Makes Pitching Debut for Cardinals Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Robinson Offers Answer to Weighty Pitching Issue By Helene Elliott
GooseVision to Take Flight on Mancini-Haugen Bout April 3 By Earl Gustkey
BOXING : GooseVision Will Take Flight on April 3 By Earl Gustkey
Titan Coach: Alone Again, Naturally By Mike Penner
Orange Coast Women Swimmers Finally May Have Hit the Wall By Steve Kresal
Siblings Netting Success By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Will Not Renew Sneed's Contract : College basketball: Citing a need for 'new leadership,' school fires coach after he leads Titans to 55-59 record in four seasons. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimmer Carvin Has High Expectations; Kagy Looking to Have Fun : Boys' swimming: Laguna Hills senior, fresh off Olympic Trials, looks for third consecutive 2-A 200 freestyle title. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimmer Carvin Has High Expectations; Kagy Looking to Have Fun : Girls' swimming: Defending 4-A champion in 200 and 500 freestyles, Charger sophomore feels no pressure to repeat. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edison's Taylor Will Attend Arkansas By Elliott Teaford
Booth Avoids the Traps By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo Basketball Coach Minier Resigns By Tom Hamilton
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