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What happened on March 27, 1992
BUSINESS
2 Producers of 'Batman' Sue Warner : Entertainment: They challenge the contention that the film lost money. The studio says it observed the contract. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closing the Sale : Merrill Lynch Offers Unusual 'No Money Down' Mortgage JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Security Biased, Panel Is Told : Retirement: The system discriminates against women and two-income couples, witnesses tell a House subcommittee. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lag Is Predicted in Southland Recovery : Economy: Bush adviser says there are signs of improvement nationwide, but the gains may take an extra six months to reach this area. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Into Executive Suite the Easy Way JANE APPLEGATE
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Growth Figures for End of '91 Revised Down : Economy: The 0.4% pace for gross domestic product in the fourth quarter was weaker than expected. Meanwhile, first-time jobless claims rose 15,000 over the previous week. From Associated Press
Chrysler Cuts Mitsubishi Stake From Reuters
IRS Tries Tact to Rustle Cash S. J. DIAMOND
But the Bottom Line Is Still as Red as the Rose Associated Press
Charges Against Keating Called Duplicates, Set Aside From Associated Press
TV Brass Not Ready to Give Up Ghost Yet : * Entertainment: Industry officials hope Washington can help revive networks' financial health. From Reuters
New Home Sales Fall 17% in First Quarter : Real estate: While down from a year ago, the figures show a 51% increase from the traditionally slow fourth quarter, and analysts remain optimistic. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Disney Names Feature Animation Chief
Real Estate Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Salomon Error Revives Debate on Computers From Associated Press
HealthInfusion Buys Healthcare Solutions
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telephone Rates May Keep Rising : Telecommunications: The increases--in the wake of eight years of price cuts--are likely to continue as carriers retreat from the bruising competition that followed deregulation. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heart Patient Sues Shiley, Claims Fraud : Courts: The man says that his valve, removed in October, had begun to break. Shiley officials said they have not seen the suit and could not comment. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Apple, Sharp to Build Personal Organizer JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Gambling Improves Odds on Gaming Investing TOM PETRUNO
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
3 Leaders Offer Studio Revival Formula : Entertainment: The chairmen of Universal, Disney and 20th Century Fox want less greed, lower costs and inspired films. DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HomeFed CEO's Use of Perk Opens Eyes : Thrifts: Thomas Wageman took advantage of a relocation benefit to buy another home in Dallas. Regulators seem satisfied, however. CHRIS KRAUL and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dow Rebounds From Salomon Goof, Rises 8.28 : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
REAL ESTATE : Las Vegas Office of Burke Commercial to Be Associated With Lee & Associates Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Vans Chooses Vista for New Plant Providing 600 Jobs : Manufacturing: Fast-growing maker of sneakers favored by surfers, skateboarders rejected sites in Texas, Arizona, Mexico. Plant in Orange won't be affected. CHRIS KRAUL and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Error Revives Wall St. Debate From Associated Press
Buffett Report Pokes Fun at California Tax System LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney to Put Fast-Food Unit in Deep Freeze JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
A Shock to the System : Few people paid much attention to Carol Moseley Braun in the Illinois Democratic primary. But no one is ignoring her Senate campaign now. GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CCNY Alumni Honor Actor John Randolph
Conservation Fund Block Threatened MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates Tiptoe Into N.Y. Minefield--So Stay Tuned : Politics: The state is a wild, wacky world of special interests and fierce rivalries--plus a menacing media. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Game' Without Rules : Former OSS agent Tom Moon tells about sabotage behind enemy lines and the 'intrepid secret warriors' who executed those missions. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Alamitos Soldiers Fear Loss of Income BILL BILLITER and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Choose Kroeker for Chief in Union Survey RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Background
PARIS : Going to Great Lengths MARY ROURKE
Honig Confirms Indictment, Calls It Plot to Oust Him : Education: Schools chief denies wrongdoing, accuses Atty. Gen. Lungren of politically motivated probe. Charges involve funds used by Honig's wife's firm. RICHARD C. PADDOCK and WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton, Aides Cut Family Item From Ethics Bill From Associated Press
Calls Pouring In to Texas Group Backing Perot JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A French Consensus : Fashion: All but a few designers agree there's one strong look for fall. So say au revoir to that flaming red mini and bonjour to something long, black and clingy. MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Court to Hear Challenge to Use of UC Fees : Education: Group of Berkeley students objects to having the money support political causes. Others defend activity charges as furthering the exchange of ideas. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Cheney Outlines Proposal to Slash Guard, Reserves : Defense: California would lose 12,775 slots, including 3,000 in Orange County. Stiff opposition is expected as every state is hit. Active-duty forces are also targeted. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Woman Found in Irvine
HEALTH : Japan Steps Up Efforts to Teach Uninformed Public About AIDS TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Class Prepares Couples for a Major Step PATRICK MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cuts Expected to Hit Hardest in California GLENN F. BUNTING and JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
At Last, a Chance to Say 'Thank You' MICHAEL QUINTANILLA
Israel Reaches Out to Touch 10 Arab Lands DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Libya Seeks Protection From U.N. Sanctions : Terrorism: Kadafi's envoy tells World Court that U.S. and Britain have no right to demand extradition of suspects. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guard, Reserves to Lose 234,000 in Cheney Plan : Defense: Stiff opposition is likely as every state is hit. The numbers correspond to trims in active duty forces. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Unveil Multibillion-Dollar Aid Package for Russia, Neighbors DOYLE McMANUS and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Receives Endorsement From Ex-Rival Harkin : Campaign: But the Democratic candidate winds up his day in New York in a shouting match with an AIDS protester. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Growths Removed From Bush's Face : Checkup: Untreated, such cells could become cancerous. Doctors give President clean bill of health after physical. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Know All,' Mrs. Clinton Tells L.A. Pupil DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mrs. Clinton Tells Support for Husband DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Seek to Test French Abortion Pill : Health: New nationwide group hopes to persuade manufacturer to send RU-486 to this country. Protests halted plans for shipments in 1990. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pure '50s, Down to the Undies BETTY GOODWIN
Brown Courts Rebellious Wisconsinites : Campaign: He expresses optimism for success among state's independent voters. But questions arise about his 13% flat-tax proposal. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poet Rhymes, but Pushkin He Ain't : Russia: Anatoly Lukyanov, imprisoned as plotter, gets a recital that draws nostalgic fans. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION : Messianic Prediction Spurs Furor : An American rabbi's followers say he is the one. But doubts abound in Israel. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'92 Elections Could Change Face of Europe WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watching the Park Go Dark DIANNE WALTA HART, Hart teaches in the department of foreign languages and literatures at Oregon State University
BOOK REVIEW : A Repressed Heroine Keeps Those Hidden Desires Unfulfilled : A CLOSED EYE by Anita Brookner ; Random House $21; 256 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Launches Ad Campaign Against AIDS EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl Invites Waldheim to Lunch, Stirs Anger TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Answer to Idealism or Joblessness : Volunteer agencies are seeing a surge of interest from college seniors. For some students it's a shift away from the Me Decade. For others, it's mostly the path to a paycheck. BARRY M. HORSTMAN and JENNIFER TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Revenge of the Brownies PETER H. KING
Cuts Expected to Hit Hardest in California GLENN F. BUNTING and JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tyson Is Given 6-Year Prison Term for Rape EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Panel Member Told to Quit : Politics: Lungren says Board of Equalization's Bennett must be removed because of conviction for filing false expense reports. Governor can appoint replacement immediately. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel to Call for End to Patronage in Filling Jobs WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harkin, Shedding the Critic's Role, Endorses Clinton : Campaign: The Arkansas governor winds up his day in New York in a shouting match with an AIDS protester. ROBERT W. STEWART and SAM FULWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Science Education Stuck at Basic Level, Study Says MARILYN YAQUINTO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Trim Guard, Reserves Draws Instant Foes in Congress : Military: The proposed cutback of 234,000 troops faces a tough Capitol Hill battle. Strategists predict only a third of the reduction will pass. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Hair Verdict Is In GAILE ROBINSON
Levant Liked for Diligence, Work Against Drug Abuse : LAPD: Deputy chief's effort for DARE is admired. But his high-profile ambition has inspired ill will. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men Look for a Message That Wears Well : The authors of 'Universal Style' conduct a workshop for members of the Brea Rotary Club, who learn how they can make the right choices. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Idyllic Town of Arcata Swept Up in Political Tempest : Lifestyles: Old guard conservatives are trying to dislodge New Age liberals. A City Council offer of haven to Desert Storm deserters touched off a simmering conflict. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Pleads Guilty to Waste Dumping, Blasts U.S. : Settlement: The firm admits to environmental law violations at Rocky Flats nuclear plant. But it claims Energy Department granted it an exemption. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divorce Is a Tough Row for 'Sesame Street' to Hoe ROBIN ABCARIAN
SPORTS
Aztec Men's Tennis Team Routs NE Louisiana
COMMENTARY : Tyson's Fall Keeps Boxing Stumbling EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alexander Is Center of Attention : Football: Aztec lineman is under the gun to produce this season. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / DINAH SHORE : McGann Throws Her Hat Into Contention MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimming From Staff and Wire Reports
Lovrich Spells It Out for Poly, 3-1 : Prep baseball: Monroe right-hander with misprinted name on uniform shuts down Parrots on six singles. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Pitts Is Still Practicing What He Preaches : Football: Former Laguna Beach star athlete, now a banker in Phoenix, believes a person should always make the most of every opportunity. TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Able to Draw Srong Recruiting Helps Dunlap Bring Respectability to CLU Basketball WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Bakersfield Reaches Semifinals Associated Press
Padres' Andersen Might Start Season on DL : Baseball: Tests reveal no damage to relief pitcher's rotator cuff. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Pierce's Welles Ties Home Run Mark in Win
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Mississippi Beats Penn State, 75-72 PETE THOMAS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Screen in Scottsdale Raised Associated Press
Skiing From Staff and Wire Reports
Sockers' Will to Win on the Wane : Soccer: Big lead in MSL race, loss of Collins to injury conspire to send the team into its first slump. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL : As Nonconference Game, It's Easier for Cowboys From Associated Press
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
IRVINE BOXING : Former Olympian Tillman Defeats Lee STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Not Hooping It Up, but Finds Himself in Rough LARRY STEWART
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Langston Will Start Opener HELENE ELLIOTT
Skiing From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
EAST REGIONAL : Burges Are Too Tough as No. 1 Virginia Wins THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thanks to the Governor, Janitor Gets to See His Grandson Play From Associated Press
Bunts Push Thousand Oaks to 2-0 Victory PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Builds an Early Lead and Keeps It Against Texas Tech LISA DILLMAN
Brown's 64 Leads Players; Couples Slips to 73 From Associated Press
Pro Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : O'Malley: Youth to Be Served BILL PLASCHKE
Clippers Take Advantage of Fizzling Rockets SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Devils' Victory Clinches Playoff Spot From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Bruins Aren't Half Bad MIKE DOWNEY
By Changing, Lefferts Gets a Jump-Start DAVE DISTEL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Blyleven's Five-Hitter Leads Cypress STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians Step Up in U.S. Tour : Running: Markova and Pushkariova, who will compete Sunday in Carlsbad, have been impressive as they prepare for Olympics. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : WEST REGIONAL : Indiana Whips Seminoles, 85-74 MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING / CONGRESSIONAL CUP : With Protest, Hutchinson Beats Campos for the Title RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' Early Lead Shattered by Flames : Hockey: L.A. scores first. Then Calgary takes charge and comes away with a 7-2 victory. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Find a Home With Toros : Bergeron, Gajewski Are Welcome Additions for Dominguez Hills IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agassi, McEnroe Like U.S. Chances Against Czechoslovakia in Davis Cup THOMAS BONK
Wright Gets High Marks for Potential
COLLEGE BASKETBAL / NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : USC's Second Option Proves Good Enough LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : EAST REGIONAL : Getting Technical, Kentucky Wins GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UTEP Has Opened Eyes and So Has Haskins : Midwest: Miner coach made history by starting five black players against all-white Kentucky in '66. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE SOFTBALL / CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE TOURNAMENT : Matadors Rout Oregon State, Then Slip Past Santa Barbara
MIDEAST REGIONAL : No. 2 Tennessee Falls to Western Kentucky ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge's Sila Signs With Arena Football League
CIS Wins Pairs Again RANDY HARVEY
Gulls' Whitney Just Kidding Around En Route to NHL : Hockey: Teen-age scorer is learning the game and getting ready to graduate to the San Jose Sharks. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBAL / NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : Cold From the Start, UCLA Stays That Way PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Garces' Double Leads Titans Past Florida State in Softball
Carlesimo and Seton Hall Now Ride Alone Atop the Big East JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
FIGURE SKATING / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Judges Miss the Point, Browning Places Third RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Volkov Shows His Best as Hawks Dodge Bullets From Associated Press
Back IN THE Swing : Welles a Hit at Pierce After Being Shelved as a Batter at Arizona State RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Wasn't Mentioned in Job Description ELLIOTT ALMOND
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Ward and Washington Spark Woodbridge Past El Toro, 1-0
Pendleton's Ordeal Is Over: Son Is Born Prematurely, but Healthy From Associated Press
Back to Business of Basketball at Cal State Long Beach : Colleges: Men's team appears to be on the upswing, but women's program could be in for a difficult future. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Villanova Prep's Christ Quits Job Because of Eye Ailment : Prep baseball: Former assistant Richard Torres assumes coaching responsibilities at the Ojai school. : COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP ROUNDUP : Garner Shoots Par 72 to Lead El Toro to Victory Over Dana Hills
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : New Mexico State Falls Short Because Its Shots Stopped Falling MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WBC Bantamweight Title On Line Monday at Forum
Players Union to Sue Players Over Licensing : Pro football: Owners sign Moon, Marino, others for use of names, likenesses on products, cutting NFLPA revenue. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venezuelans Will Remember Angel Rafaga Curtis' Name ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : UCLA: From Sweet to Elite : West Regional: Bruins beat New Mexico State, 85-78, to advance to round-of-eight game against Indiana. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Quick Start Sparks CLU to 21st Consecutive Win
Lakers Lose Perkins, Get a Break--Dallas : NBA: Another starter goes on injured list before 115-92 victory. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Duke Puts Down Challenge : East Regional: Seton Hall plays hard, makes Blue Devils work for 81-69 victory. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Defense, Passing Skills Help Swatik Regain His Starting Job at UCLA IRENE GARCIA
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hart's Gore Ties Course Record for the Front 9 by Shooting 29
Mets' Cone Sued for Sexual Harassment From Staff and Wire Reports
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Famed Calumet Farm Is Purchased by DeKwiatkowski for $17 Million BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Hospital, 5 People to Be Honored at Ball
CSUF Philosophy Professor, 49, Dies En Route to Conference KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heart Needs Bypass Before Transplant : Medicine: UCLA doctors perform uncommon procedure, unclogging arteries of donated organ before surgery on recipient. ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
UNIVERSAL CITY : MCA Zoning Suit Upsets Homeowners JOHN SCHWADA
Police Hope New Decor Will Help Arrest Tension MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK VIEW : Howard Christie, Film Producer, Dies BURT FOLKART
UCI Police Chief Reassigned to Emergency Director Post : Law enforcement: The campus's 21-officer department has been in turmoil this last year. KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Unit Deployed to Gulf War to Be Axed : Military: 13 Navy Reserve detachments also will be deactivated under cutbacks announced by Pentagon. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA : City Council Rejects Curfew for Minors
Deaf Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Girlfriend, Her Mother : Crime: He weeps and apologizes to family for 'horrible' murders in Santa Ana home. Victim sought to end their relationship. MATT LAIT and MARK PINKSY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Carlson to Head Broadcast Unit Associated Press
Man Surrenders in Instant-Replay Robbery at B of A Branch in Stanton
A Search for Common Ground : Wilson must act soon to bridge widening gap in the gnatcatcher dispute
Bradley Link to Developer Won't Be Investigated : Ethics: Panel declares that the $30,000 received by the mayor was properly reported and that there was no indication of influence-peddling on golf course project. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown's Renewed Self Makes the Establishment Squirm : Politics: A candidate who escapes the tyrannies of money and conformity stands as a public rebuke to others' lives. ROGER MORRIS, Roger Morris, who served on the National Security Council staff under Presidents Johnson and Nixon, is a presidential biographer and political writer. and
CHATSWORTH : County OKs Purchase of Site for Courthouse
COUNTYWIDE : Latest Storm's Rain Levels Vary Widely PATRICK McCARTNEY
Acton Councilman Faces Recall Vote
TECATE : Drug Suspect Shoots at Border Agent
ANAHEIM : School Officials Meet Mexican Educators TERRY SPENCER
California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Motorists Have Tainted Gas Drained From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Fixing Sewage Pipe to Cost $16 Million From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Program Aims to Curtail Gangs : SAN DIEGO
CONEJO VALLEY : $1.5 Million OKd for Repairs at Schools STEPHANIE STASSEL
Laguna Planners Back Traffic Proposal : Transportation: Controversial plan takes the approach that reducing road capacity will decrease use. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Schools Retain AIDS Curriculum PATRICK McCARTNEY
With News, Vista Can Get Down to Business TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Equipment, Tapes Given to Libraries
Democrats Offer Own Plan for Children's Services Agency Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
OAK PARK : Board OKs Building Elementary School MAIA DAVIS
A New Door, Some Rewiring, and Off We Go : Space: The U.S. should buy Russia's Mir orbiting station. RICK TUMLINSON, Rick N. Tumlinson is president of the Space Frontier Foundation in Houston, a volunteer organization that supports development of space. and
LOS ANGELES : Flag to Fly in Honor of Missing Servicemen
A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland. : Sen. Bill Bradley (D-N.J.), spoke at Town Hall on Monday on "Racism and the Future of Urban America . " From Bradley's prepared text: : Straight Talk
Veto Power
A Big Fine, but Is It Big Enough? : Doubts hang over nuclear-cleanup agreement
NEWPORT BEACH : Plan for College at Ex-School Opposed LISA MASCARO
No More Deferred Dreams : After years of dogged work, two unjustly imprisoned men are freed
Aerospace Job Losses in State
Storm Dampens County, but Dry Weekend Ahead ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENCINO : Groups to Clean Up Part of L.A. River PAUL LIEBERMAN
NORTHRIDGE : Man Charged in Syringe Holdups LESLIE BERGER
Cuts Threaten Cinco De Mayo Festival's Size MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : 2 Quarantined Areas Infested by Fruit Flies
COMEDY : Benefit offers a dose of laughter that will help ease rape victims' pain. JAKE DOHERTY
VAN NUYS : Shelter Opens Door to the Homeless JIM HERRON ZAMORA
BURBANK : St. Joseph Programs Given $250,000 Gift JOHN JOHNSON
Let's Not Forget the Principle of Presumed Innocence DANA PARSONS
Payzant Frowns on School Bingo Proposal : Education: Madison High parents want to use the game to bring in money for unmet needs, but the superintendent says that, state lottery funds notwithstanding, gambling sets a bad example. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scales of Justice at Police Station?
SEAL BEACH : Council to Update City's General Plan MALAIKA BROWN
Candidates for Lomita City Council
Agua Dulce Debates Fate of a 68-Year-Old Church : Landmarks: Congregation leaders want to demolish the condemned building. The county will let the Town Council decide. LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Tightens Rules on Massage Shops LISA MASCARO
Unfilled Void Where Women's Panel Was GEBE MARTINEZ
Lawsuit Accuses Santa Clarita Council Candidate of Copying Software TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Patrick Rosa; Opera Singer
Aerospace Job Losses in State
SAN CLEMENTE : Firefighters Union Vows No Service Cut GREG HERNANDEZ
California IN BRIEF : CORTE MADERA : Water District Votes to End Rationing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Inmates Ask Court to Block Reduction in Jail Visiting : Litigation: New judge in long-running suit over conditions is called upon for his first significant ruling in the case. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : DMV Adds Line for Spanish Speakers HUGO MARTIN
Man Being Swept Down Creek Is Plucked to Safety by Fire Department Helicopter : Rescue: Chopper from nearby Van Nuys airport lowers a man into 15-m.p.h. current to save him. 'He doesn't know how lucky he was,' official says. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : 4 Sailors Burned in Fire Aboard Ranger
Funding for Mental Health
Hyde on Bush : What planet does Rep. Henry J. Hyde (Column Right, March 19) live on?
Diligence Pays Off as Officers Arrest Suspect in Boy's Death : Crime: Painstaking research leads sheriff's deputies to a 15-year-old who they think fired a random shot half a mile away from where 5-year-old Adrian Benitez was killed. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Named as Tentative Picks for College Jobs : Education: The district board selects the L.A.-area administrators for the presidencies at the Moorpark and Ventura schools. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Schools to Make Plans for Condom Handouts
NORTHRIDGE : 'Syringe Bandit' Suspect Will Be Arraigned
ROWLAND HEIGHTS : Grandson Arrested in Robbery of 2 Women
Searching for Clues From L.A.'s Oracle BILL BOYARSKY
Reiner Defends Record in Debating Challengers SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS: AVALON : Future of Quaint Island Resort Community Hinges on Upcoming Ballot RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : 2 L. A. Men Held in Theft Attempt COLLIN NASH
Storm to Fade Today; More Rain Possible Sunday PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2% Raises Approved for School Officials JOHN PENNER
FILLMORE : Property Care Rules Go in Effect May 14 JANET BERGAMO
The Kindness of Strangers : They turned out to help Roger Kahl, a police officer who is dying of leukemia. Their bone marrow didn't match his, but others--people they might never meet--have gotten the gift of life. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace Job Losses in State
Plan to Save Gnatcatcher Still Grounded : Wildlife: Wilson Administration's ballyhooed project to protect the threatened bird has failed to take off, and critics say the gnatcatcher is now in even more danger. MARLA CONE and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SIMI VALLEY : $300,000 Sought to Repair Old Landfill CARLOS V. LOZANO
Getting Their Goats : Animal Rights Groups Are Upset Over Killing of Catalina Animals RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
CAMARILLO : Hospital Employee Killed in Car Crash PATRICK McCARTNEY
IRVINE : Vote Yields Political Upside-Down Cake TOM McQUEENEY
LOS ANGELES : Woman, 2 Children Hurt When Car Hits Trolley
AGOURA : Hazardous Waste Roundup Planned LORNA FERNANDES
Moscow Mayor Urges Investment in Russia : Commerce: Despite difficulties and risk, Americans can do business there, he says. MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : D.A. to Seek Death Penalty for Prince
Man Rescued After 2 1/2-Mile Odyssey in Creek LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvation Army Will Buy Troubled Anaheim YMCA : Acquisition: Terms of the agreement will allow facility to continue its North Street operations for up to four years and help retire a sizable debt. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mira Mesa Teacher Wins National Grant
75 County Firefighters Picket Howard's Office : Labor: Angry union members demonstrate in Simi Valley over their employer's offer of a 3.1% pay raise. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole to Move Its Headquarters to Westlake Village : Food industry: The decision by the produce giant's billionaire chairman is a backhanded swipe at Ventura County's slow-growth policies. JACK SEARLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Woman Says Lawyer Offered Her LSD SHERRY JOE
SANTA ANA : College District OKs $350,000 for Security JON NALICK
IRVINE : UCI Psychologist Gets Research Funds ROSE KIM
CYPRESS : City Studies Call for Footbridge LYNDA NATALI
LOS ANGELES : Council Seeks Answers on Methane Gas Leak
Aerospace Job Losses in State
Paul Tsongas
WESTMINSTER : Task Force Reports Gang Leader Arrests JON NALICK
SIMI VALLEY : IRS Rescinds $28,000 School Tax Penalty STEPHANIE STASSEL
HOLLYWOOD WATCH : Luv Ya', Boris Baby
Expert Says Baton Swings Missed King; Testimony Purged : Trial: Defense witness says motorist was only hit 20 times. Remarks are stricken because he did not explain how he arrived at the analysis. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East County Could End Water Rationing : Drought: Restrictions now require 17% conservation over 1989 use levels. A MWD decision today could eliminate the program. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castaic Lake Water Agency Backs More Than Doubling Its Hookup Fees : Budget: The rates, to be voted upon April 29 to offset expected state cuts, would primarily affect developers. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Program Will Recycle Yard Waste
VENTURA : Police Officers Win Annual Awards COLLIN NASH
Ex-Deputy's Wife Denies Guilt at Trial
MOORPARK : Homeowner Sued Over Satellite Dish MAIA DAVIS
POMONA : Jury Recommends Life for Convicted Killer
From Illegal Immigrant to Valedictorian : Achievement: Young man's diligence in school pays off with residency status and a salute from the INS, which earlier had tried to deport him. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New World : From Sandwiches to TV Sets, 2 Released Inmates Face Dazzling Changes JAMES RAINEY and SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Official Roils Political Waters in Role as Nude Mermaid Associated Press
La Jolla Woman the Funding Force in First Ladies Exhibit CHARLES HILLINGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON VIOLENCE : 'Heartware,' Not Hardware : Education in the skills of nonviolence, not the reactionary response of more policing, is the answer for our schools. GEORGE J. McKENNA III, George J. McKenna III is superintendent of the Inglewood Unified School District and the former principal of George Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles.
MALIBU : Study Disputes Claims of Septic Tank Hazard
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Assistant Principals Hired for 4 Schools JOHN PENNER
School Board's Closed Session With County Called Illegal : Antelope Valley: District officials offer various justifications for the meeting on possible layoffs. But attorneys doubt the explanations are valid. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Classifying Your Dangerous Liaisons Just as a Rolodex Madam Would TONY PERRY
COUNTYWIDE : Something Is Sacred at Hospital DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
SANTA ANA : Downtown Area's Fate to Be Studied JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Running Captive : 102 Wild Mustangs and Burros Readied for Adoption RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Teen-Ager Dances His Way Into the Spotlight MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Mediterraneo': Adrift in a Sea of Sex KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Charting the Decline of the Dream SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
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Renoir's 'Coach' at Monica 4-Plex KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Symposium for Foreign-Film Oscar Nominees Set Saturday
The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Reviews : Happy Blues From Charles Brown LEONARD FEATHER
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Pop Reviews : James Band Exudes Warmth at Roxy JEAN ROSENBLUTH
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Music Reviews : Hollander in a Contemplative Mood DONNA PERLMUTTER
The Little Award Show That Could : Film: Since it started in the '80s, the Independent Spirit Awards, sort of an offbeat Oscar, has gained big-name supporters. Saturday's ceremony is sold out. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shepard to Shakespeare in Laguna : Theater: The community's Playhouse troupe will perform five plays in its 1992-93 season, including 'True West' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : 'Fear and Muse': Portrait of Russian Poet ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Rice' Delivers Hot and Cold ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KOCE Gets $182,157 in Pledges, Surpassing Goal RICK VANDERKNYFF
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Small-Town Feel, Pleasures From Larchmont's La Luna MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : 'Wayne' Blows by 'Wind' DENNIS HUNT
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Studios Set the Stage for Trek : Benefit: More than 10,000 people, including stars, are expected for the Earthwalk fund-raiser. Back lots will be open on the six-mile route. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Szymanski is a frequent contributor to Valley Calendar
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Cutting Edge' Earns Itself a Medal KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Opera Season to Open Nov. 1
Osbourne Concert Is Rescheduled
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Doom': How the Nazis 'Sanitized' Art PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Davis Retrospective Challenges Mind, Eye CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Music Reviews : Cultural Variety in 'Masters of Tradition' CHRIS PASLES
Pop Reviews : Right Said Fred Proves Disco Lives STEVE HOCHMAN
Taking Her Career on Faith : For Now, Becker Is Comfortable Within Christian Music Confines MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yamagata Visual Arts Festival
Pop Reviews : A Wall of Sound From Chainsaw Kittens ELENA OUMANO
Striving for Divine Madness : Comedy: Mike Warnke, who will perform at the Anaheim Convention Center Saturday, uses an irreverent approach to get across his Christian message. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Looking at Life Before Going to War : Play: 'Home Front Blues' fulfills David Vowell's goal of writing for the theater. He calls it a romance, but not a preachy, anti-war piece. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Jump' Shoots From the Hip KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
A Veteran and a Song for Healing : Artist: Glen King recorded his song with help from the Judds. His work will be heard at a national reunion at the Vietnam memorial on Father's Day. PAUL CIOTTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ruby' Offers Latest Look at J.F.K. Conspiracy Theory PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tribute to Bassist Budwig Set for Sunday at Chaplin Stage ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trombonist Returns to Standards : Jazz: Bill Watrous finds that it's essential to blend original compositions with music people recognize and love. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Power of One' Looks at Apartheid KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
PREVIEW : Theater Company Makes a Home for the Classics CHRISTINE ZIAYA-ZEIGER
Bowers Hopes to Host Chinese Exhibit : Art: The museum's executive director will travel to the Asian country to begin talks on bringing items from emperors' palace here. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Spotlight : RRR's a Toothsome Resort for Lunches With a View DAVID NELSON
Dogged Young Woman Finds Her Own Prize : Film: Inez Robinson's award-winning 'Color of Justice' airs tonight on KPBS. KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crystal Cathedral Plans Music Programs
Miller Struggles With 'My Queer Body' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Odyssey Offers a Magnificent View and a Buffet of Epic Size MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This 'Tiny Toon' Venture Isn't From TV DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Mezzo Florence Quivar in Ambassador Recital DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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