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What happened on March 31, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Convicted Killer's Lifestyle Led to Tragedy, Attorney Says DONNETTE DUNBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENCINITAS : Five-Car Pileup Snarls I-5 Traffic
SAN DIEGO : Woman Gets Life in Cliff Death
FULLERTON : Pacific Christian College Names VP
Man Crossing I-5 Near Checkpoint Is Killed by Car : Immigration: The victim, believed an illegal immigrant from Mexico, is the fourth to die in the San Onofre area this year. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES FILM CRITIC
The Other News of 1492 : History: A North Hollywood doctor has collected translations of documents describing the Spanish monarchs' efforts to expel Jews. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Police Identify Gunshot Victim LESLEY BERGER
Man Gets 40 Years to Life in Slaying of Woman, 20 : Crime: Scott Kastan, 19, will serve a minimum of 20 years for the 1991 drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a Thousand Oaks mother. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : Lowery Can't Call Himself Incumbent
The Swat Squad : County Department Takes Aim at Growing Number of Mosquitoes PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Council Moves to Ease Water Rationing TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Private School Plan Gets One Board Vote CAITLIN ROTHER
Scattered Showers to Dampen County
TORRANCE : $1-Million Investment Deemed Illegal by Lawyers
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Senate OKs Bill Creating New Transit Authority
Lancaster Candidate Lacks Permit for New Campus JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suitor Is Guilty in Killing From a Times Staff Writer
PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEMOCRATS : Can Anybody Rescue This Wreck? : Neither Clinton nor Brown commands voter loyalty. Bring back Tsongas to avert a GOP landslide in November. TED VAN DYK, Ted Van Dyk has been active in Democratic Party politics for more than 30 years. He has served as policy adviser and national platform coordinator to several Democratic candidates, most recently, former Sen. Paul Tsongas
HUNTINGTON BEACH : School Trustees Will Meet Today JOHN PENNER
City Council OKs Housing for Migrants : Shelter: The 7-2 vote, which came after a long and contentious hearing, could eventually lead to construction. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Showers Intense but Rainfall Level Low CAITLIN ROTHER
Passenger Dies in Crash
NEWPORT BEACH : School District to Hold Budget Meeting LISA MASCARO
SOUTH LAGUNA : Beach May Remain Closed Until Monday LESLIE EARNEST
SOLEDAD : Commuter Unhurt as Car Overturns LORNA FERNANDES
GARDEN GROVE : Deal Clears Way for Business Center ROBERT BARKER
Armed Man Robs Dry-Cleaning Shop
IRVINE : Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Woman ERIC YOUNG
Don't Extend Bailard Dump
School Board Didn't Listen
Politicians to Blame
Old Friends Meet Again as New Dads CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wildflower Walks Set This Weekend NONA YATES
Think of L.A. as One Big Rain Barrel : Flooding: Instead of adding concrete to river channels, let's add green space to absorb runoff and save it underground. DOROTHY GREEN, Dorothy Green is founding president of Heal the Bay and a commissioner of the Department of Water and Power
Crying in Our Beer as the World Rushes In : Trade: Entrepreneurial sloth and obsolete U.S. laws are blocking investment and profit in the former Soviet republics. S. FREDERICK STARR, S. Frederick Starr, president of Oberlin College, was founding secretary of the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies. He is helping the Baltic governments develop a democratic systems and market economies
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Senior Center Gets Preliminary OK LESLIE EARNEST
Foreign Minister Wants to Walk : Levy's row with Shamir reflects electoral fissures
Testimony Begins in Suit by Lindsay Estate Against Former Girlfriend ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : AIDS Assault Trial Ordered by Court MACK REED
OJAI : Meeting to Address Need for Day Care LARRY SPEER
SBA Aid Checks Arriving for Flood Victims : Storms: More than 1,000 Southland residents and businesses are expected to get the low-interest loans. MACK REED and PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Terrific Conservation Job : Water agency eases up in wake of extraordinary compliance
POLITICIAN WATCH : Smoke Screen?
Pair Plead Guilty to Illegally Exporting Equipment to Iran LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop Picking Up the Tab : Legal indemnification of defense contractors is no longer justified
ANAHEIM : Deficit May Force City to Cut 30 Jobs KEVIN JOHNSON
United Way Collects Far Less Than Goal : Charity: Officials say the weak economy caused the shortfall and has generated a greater demand for services. The target was $6.6 million, but donations reached only $5.7 million. PATRICK MCCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Trial Set for Suspect Who Brought Girl From Mexico
SAN FERNANDO : Boy Critically Hurt in Drive-By Attack LESLIE BERGER
Elderly Man's Jailing Is Just
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Flood-Damage Claims Filed BLAINE HALLEY
VALLEYWIDE : Agency Wins Grant to Fight Alcoholism AMY PYLE
SUN VALLEY : Boy, 14, Arrested in Fatal Shooting
Flood Victims Begin Receiving Loan Money : Disasters: Checks given out by the Small Business Administration are greeted as lifesavers after last month's storms. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retrial Ordered for Gionis in Wayne Assault From a Times Staff Writer
And the Losers Are . . . AL MARTINEZ
Trolley Bus Plans
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets 22 Years for Firing at Drug Agent
MOORPARK : Multicultural Day Offerings Include More Than 40 Events MAIA DAVIS
Obituaries
UCSD Medical Center, 6 Smaller Hospitals, Form Health Alliance : Medicine: It is designed to help the hospitals remain competitive in the health-care marketplace. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Suspect in Slaying Surrenders to Police LARRY SPEER
Toxic Discharges
CORONADO : Boy Hurt by Flare Pistol He Found
COUNTYWIDE : 5 Schools Ranked Among State's Best COLLIN NASH
CAMARILLO : Sales Tax Revenues Exceed Expectations CAITLIN ROTHER
Council Unanimously Backs Arena Proposal : Development: Ronald Hahn has until mid-1993 to find a site for a downtown sports facility. He hopes to lure hockey and basketball teams to San Diego. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : The Death Penalty Is Both Vindictive and Wrong Sister MARY ANNE VINCENT, Sister MARY ANNE VINCENT, a member of the order St. Joseph of Peace, is a longtime opponent of capital punishment. Her oldest brother was murdered 10 years ago this month. She told The Times:
Court Upholds Sentence for Murderer of Reporter ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Accusers' Credibility Questioned at Trial SHERRY JOE
SAN DIEGO : Fire Forces Families Out of Apartments
GARDEN GROVE : Man Wounded in Shooting at Motel
COUNTYWIDE : Dead Identified in Weekend Accidents COLLIN NASH
Fired Quality-Control Engineer Alleges Defective Subway Work MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Drop Suit Against San Juan City Officials : Courts: Countersuit, in return, is dropped. A trial date, however, has been set in dispute pitting the remaining plaintiff against the six officials. MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theft Puts City Hall on Hold, but Callers All Got a Buzz Out of It LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gaming Devices on Reservation Ruled Illegal JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fired Policeman Loses Court Appeal MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoning Proposal Draws Criticism in Chatsworth : Development: L.A. planners want to steer big projects toward Porter Ranch. Some property owners say that would rob them of their rights. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Denies Bid to Seize ACOC Assets GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman's Murder Earns Man 2nd Death Penalty AJOWA IFATEYO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Students Interview Disabled Official MAIA DAVIS
King Kept Trying to Get Up, Officers Say : Trial: Two testify that the motorist was struck only after repeatedly refusing to submit. But prosecutors maintain he was no threat. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funds Are Secured to Finish Conversion of Old Courthouse ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : College Wins Awards for Marketing Efforts LYNDA NATALI
SAN DIEGO : Murder Suspect Held Without Bail
Authorities Seek 2 Men in Shooting of Deputy : Crime: Officer, shot four times during gunfight, is in serious condition. One man was shot to death at the scene. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Plans Outreach to Latinos GREG HERNANDEZ
IRVINE : City's Attorney Will Be Replaced TOM McQUEENEY
COMPTON : Homeless Shelter Shut Over Permit Dispute
Sleeping Intruder Served Time for Rape : Burbank: Police say the man was convicted in a 1985 attack. He was also arrested and released in 1976. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Kills Informant Awaiting Extradition TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Map for Reform : Blind Man Lobbies Bus Drivers to Announce Stops JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Litton Consolidating Its Divisions in L.A. County MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expulsion Referrals in L.A. District Rise 28% Over 5 Years : Schools: Officials say weapons possession was the main reason for the recommendations. Many students are placed in alternative programs. CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Badly Burned in Gasoline Fire
Caretaker for Blind, Elderly Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft : Crime: Swindle is the fourth such case recently in the county. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Threat to Shoot Quayle
Marines End Search for 4 Copter Victims : Military: Men based at Camp Pendleton were aboard a Sea Knight that went down off Africa. From a Times Staff Writer
'Agent of God' Not Above Law, Tustin Police Say CATHERINE GEWERTZ and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUENA PARK : Storybook Beginning to Reading LYNDA NATALI
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : Reforestation Project to Plant 50,000 Seedlings
Handling of Complaints by Police Still Poor, Study Says : LAPD: The ACLU finds procedures little changed from those criticized by the Christopher Commission. Group calls for hiring an independent inspector general. RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* James C. Barnett, Jr.; Retired Writer, Producer
Anti-Smoking Law No Longer Enforced : Health: Budget cuts have forced the city attorney's office to quietly drop the effort. Councilman Wachs vows a motion to put teeth back into the ordinance. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Readies Plans to Help Crowded Libraries CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : Jail Rental Proposal Losing Some Steam ERIC LICHTBLAU
CANOGA PARK : Cheerleading Squad Wins National Title AARON CURTISS
A Starlit Moment for Major General : National Guard Officer Honored BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Star-Studded Achievement : Military: Daniel J. Hernandez becomes the highest-ranking Latino in the California National Guard. 'Dreams do come true,' the newly promoted major general says. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Baseball, Presidents Subject of Exhibit TERRY SPENCER
ENTERTAINMENT
TV Reviews : 'The Price She Paid': Ugly, Schlocky, Silly CHRIS WILLMAN
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Orange County Cutting In on L.A.'s Dance : Touring: The recession, shrinking subsidies and the rise of other venues are keeping major companies away and making the city a wallflower. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
And the Other Winners Are . . .
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music & Dance Reviews : Philharmonia Baroque at the Biltmore LAURENCE VITTES
Dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
U.S. Election Process
And What Did I Think of the Oscars? Baaa, Baaa, Baaa . . . HOWARD ROSENBERG
Dreamland
STAGE REVIEWS : 'T. J.' an Uneven Romp Told in Rhymed Couplets SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music & Dance Reviews : AIDS Cantata Premieres at UCLA CHRIS PASLES
MGM-Pathe Report Confirms SEC Probe of Parretti Reign DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future of 'Indiana Jones' Up in the Air RICK DU BROW
Gay Activists Rally on Streets Outside Music Center : Demonstration: At least 10 are arrested during noisy confrontation over what they believe is Hollywood's negative portrayal of homosexuals in films. ROBERT W. WELKOS and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
STAGE REVIEWS : Morgan Brittany Conquers 'Alamo' ROBERT KOEHLER
TV Reviews : A New Holocaust in 'Saddam's Fields' ROBERT KOEHLER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Oscar Bits : Jodie's Dedication
Fashion Parade's Award Goes to Armani WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Out of Foggy Time Warp Appear the Moody Blues JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEWS : 'Judevine' Echoes Grover's Corners RAY LOYND
Music & Dance Reviews : Auschwitz Oratorio Staged at CalArts DANIEL CARIAGA
Those Who Sit Also Stand . . . and Wait : Ceremony: Film buffs stand by to occupy vacant seats Monday night. Seat-filler finery ranges from tuxedos to beaded gowns and basic black. ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Forces Disney to Give Up KCAL : Television: Studio swaps its Channel 9 ownership for a 45% stake in Pinelands Inc., owner of superstation WWOR-TV. The transaction is subject to FCC approval. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Word Jazz of Ken Nordine : Pop music: The underground icon is equally at home in TV commercials and beat poetry. Now, he's trying pop with help from the Dead's Jerry Garcia. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Another Sweep for Armani : On the Nattiest Night of the Year, the Italian Designer Again Bests Versace and Valentino WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Renowned Voice Coach Puts the Accent on Success : Movies: Robert Easton, who's helped Laura Dern talk trash and Ben Kingsley do New York, is the man Hollywood calls for a change of dialect. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : 'White Men' Hits From Outside ALEENE MacMINN
Long Wait for First Album Was Worth It for DeLuke DIRK SUTRO
'The Japanese Version' at Electronic Cafe Tonight KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Rousing Tribute to Bassist Budwig
Music & Dance Reviews : Croatia's Lado Folk Troupe at USC CHRIS PASLES
ART REVIEW : Lewis Baltz Photos: The Landscape as Scapegoat WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
The Slaughter of the 'Lambs' : Analysis: Thriller sweeps the top Oscar categories and provides the only surprises at the end of a long, predictable evening. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Crossword Puzzles
NEWS
Taorminas Maintain Long Reign Over Anaheim Trash : Contracts: Popular sons of 'garbologist' patriarch continue his legacy of generous political giving. KEVIN JOHNSON and MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marines Abandon Search for Four Missing in Crash : Military: Victims in helicopter accident off East African coast are identified only as pilot from Tustin, infantrymen from Camp Pendleton. TOM GORMAN and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Levine Starts His High-Stakes Political Gamble : Campaign: Candidate will spend about $500,000 a week on TV ads to try to gain wider recognition. But some see risk in the late-blooming strategy. BILL STALL and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : One Man's Quest to Kill Blood Diseases : LIFE'S BLOOD, by Madeline Marget, Simon & Shuster, $23; 272 pages JOHN WILKES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
John D. Strong; Detected Water Vapor on Venus
Culture : Mexico Confronts Cortes--Again : * It's time to quit vilifying the Spanish 'Father of Mexico' and give him his due, two famous authors argue. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Emphasize Values : Education: Catholic institutions offer a 'parish setting.' Archdiocese sets guidelines but encourages autonomy. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Without a Country : Culture: Because its citizenship is based on ancestry, Japan must cope with a growing number of 'stateless' babies whose foreign mothers work in the shadowy sex industry. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Hints of Pullout From O.C. Landfill ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wise Parents Let Nutrition Get a Food in the Door VALERIE ORLEANS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRUSSELS : Come One, Come All
U.S. Unveils Plan to Lure Ex-Soviet Scientists Here Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : U.S. Role Questioned on Bad Iraqi Loan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sabotage Ruled Out in Cable TV Outage
9 Hurt in Hospital Wreck Associated Press
Regional Outlook : Can Europe's Right Wing Take Flight? : Extremists mostly find it hard to translate economic and ethnic tensions into votes. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perks Dispute Spreads From Capitol Hill to the White House JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Key NASA Official Will Leave Agency From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Rules Curbing Abortion Counseling Assailed WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Urges Mideast Talks Be Moved Closer to Region : Negotiations: The secretary of state favors a new site after the next round, which he wants in Washington. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOKYO : A Chinese Visitor
Next Step : Hyundai's Founder Drives Establishment Crazy : * South Korean tycoon's election splash upsets the political structure and threatens to break government control of business, a hallmark of the nation's growth. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Whither Russia?
S. Korea Shake-Up Aimed at Easing Discontent : Government: President Roh fires intelligence chief in Cabinet reshuffle after election upset. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigrant Killed Near Checkpoint : Border: Man struck by motorist is the fourth person to die this year while crossing Interstate 5. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist Plans Own Pro-Bush Campaign From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Likud Party Conflict Linked to Shamir's Succession More Than to Israeli Election : Politics: A race-within-a-race pits the resigning foreign minister against two major rivals. Others hope to leap past the contenders. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BERLIN : Filling A Void
Regional Outlook : Can Europe's Right Wing Take Flight? : In Paris Suburb, Workers Shift Sharply Right RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Buses Cambodians Home From Thai Camps : Repatriation: The program calls for 300,000 to be back in homeland in time for elections next year. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Embassy Bombing Ignites Political Debate : * Critics say Argentina's pro-Israel, pro-U.S. stance invites such attacks. They blame President Menem. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : 21% Say They'd Vote for Perot in 3-Way Race RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
TRANSPORTATION : Big Overhaul Has Chicagoans Facing Havoc on the Highway BOB SECTER and TRACY SHRYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Video Plea Made to Save Harris : Crime: In tape sent out by ACLU, experts say the killer was abused as a child and has brain damage. They ask Wilson for clemency. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Even Russians Concede Kravchuk Is 'Crafty Fox' : * Ukraine's leader wheels, deals and bluffs with one goal: to create a completely independent state. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One for the Books: Ruling Overturned JOSH GETLIN
Israeli Woman Gives Birth to Twins at Age 51 Reuters
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Play Replaces Protests at People's Park : After 23 years as the scene of social upheaval, the Berkeley site is now home to volleyball pits, a playground and a basketball court. JENNIFER PACKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Firms Settle Lincoln S&L Cases : Fraud suit: The nation's largest accounting company and second-biggest law office agree to pay $87 million. Investors may eventually recover all their losses. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Day-Care Abuse Case Goes to Jury From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tainted Food Imports Target of Crackdown : Health: U.S. to step up inspections at ports. It will destroy impure products and may stop suspect firms from shipping goods. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Decades of Boom, Japan Could Face a Bust : Economy: Stock and land prices have slumped. Business and consumer confidence have been shaken. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHOC Benefit Is Served With French Dressing KATHRYN BOLD
Gates, Special Unit Found Liable for Robbers' Deaths MICHAEL CONNELLY and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Honig Pleads Innocent to 4 Felony Counts WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Administration Will Join Abortion Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Ah, Yes, We Remember Him Well : It was a wild time when Jerry Brown was governor. He could peer around corners into the future. But transforming vision into action was not his strength. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunmen Kill 2 on Bus Associated Press
Democrats' Budget Calls for Cuts Up to 18% DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palance, Ruehl Win Supporting-Role Oscars : Awards: Tough guy last was nominated 39 years ago. He wins for 'City Slickers,' she for 'The Fisher King.' From United Press International
Address Book Leads to Basque Terror Leaders WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressional Democrats Vow to Scrutinize White House Perks From the Washington Post
Violence Flares in Azerbaijan and Moldova From Associated Press
Agency Predicts Russian Unemployment of 15% : Reforms: Conversion to a market economy may cost 15 million workers their jobs, U.N. organization says. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Extra! Read All About Abuses of Human Rights in the West : * China counters pressure for democracy with news reports of endangered civil liberties in the United States and elsewhere. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polish Bills Target Anti-Abortion Move Associated Press
Perot Chooses Ex-Admiral as Interim Running Mate JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARMED FORCES : Gung-Ho Spirit Among Young Blacks Declines : Persian Gulf War, less recruiting advertising among reasons cited for the falloff. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to Europe's Rightists
Libya Sanctions Vote Put Off for Islam Holy Day From Reuters
Shelling Out Attention for Them All DIANNE KLEIN
S.F. Mayor Names Rival as Police Chief RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Police Seize Ton of Cocaine in Ingots Associated Press
Peter and Sylvia Sammartino; Founded Fairleigh Dickinson
Battle Over Trash Contract Poisons Air in Mission Viejo : Politics: Continuing squabbling over hauling franchise awarded without bid splits council, fuels battle over garbage firms. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manolis Andronikos; Archeologist Found King Philip's Tomb
Tables Turning as Clinton Challenges Brown to Debates : Campaign: The New York numbers have the Arkansas governor sounding worried. But his Democratic challenger is sounding jubilant. DOUGLAS JEHL and SAM FULWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Market Scene : Centuries of Culture for Sale : * Chaotic Lebanon is home to a booming black market in antiquities. There's little effort to stop the plunder. MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Infant With Partial Brain Dies; Organ-Donor Appeal Too Late MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Common Ground : 'Cohousing' residents give up a little privacy when they share chores. But they get more time with their families. CLAUDIA MORAIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Silence of the Lambs' Sweeps 5 Major Oscars : Movies: Thriller is only the third film to take all key categories. Palance, Ruehl win for supporting roles. TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inner-City Students Find Success at Catholic Schools : Education: Parents say parochial institutions instill strict standards and community values. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
When the State Makes a Family Tragedy Worse ROBIN ABCARIAN
Computers Track Denizens of the Forest : Trends: Be they tiny bees or wily elephants, their habits and habitats will become open books to scientists using biotelemetry. CURTIS RIST, NEWSDAY
SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL : Grossmont Ties Consecutive Win Mark
Back at Old Job, Roggin Has New Life : Television: Sportscaster returns after completing a chemical-dependency program in Orange. LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talent Alone Isn't Enough : UCLA: Loss to Indiana highlighted Bruins' individualistic tendency, Madkins says. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olajuwon, Saying He Is Fit, Demands Trade From Associated Press
Lieberman Wants One More Run Down Court : Basketball: She covets one of the 56 tryout invitations for the U.S. Olympic women's team. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Race Relations From Staff and Wire Reports
Triple Crown Ratings BILL CHRISTINE
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Bruins to Open Season in NIT JERRY CROWE
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Las Vegas Must Wait for Clements : Baseball: After a good spring, Padre pitcher will start the season in the major leagues. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Warriors Clinch Spot in the Playoffs, 124-106 From Associated Press
Rabanales Is a Winner by Technical Decision EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : ESPN is Hoping to Have Koch Vs. Conner in Finals RICH ROBERTS
DiSarcina, Rose Will Be Starters in Angel Infield HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY SPORTS ROUNDUP : Garza No-Hitter Paces Knights
PLNC Rallies Past Pomona-Pitzer
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Cornerback Gray Leaves Rams for Oilers Associated Press
Andrea Dean
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
It's Still Growing as a Game : Basketball: In some areas, the women's college version has a major impact. In others, it is still basically an unknown. LISA DILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
About 10,000 Tickets Have Been Sold to Women's Final Four at Sports Arena PETE THOMAS
It Was in Cards for Koosman to Achieve Enduring Value GARY KLEIN
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : A's to Keep Gossage, Parrett Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Lieberman: Don't Forget the Pioneers ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Harrick's Sideline Demeanor Mirrored Players' Attitude GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Pressure Off, Grahe Is On HELENE ELLIOTT
Schofield Out at Shortstop : Angels: DiSarcina given starting job over veteran. Rose replaces Sojo at second. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cubs Send Bell Across Town to White Sox From Associated Press
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
PADRE NOTEBOOK : Gwynn Says Too Much Fuss Being Made Over Santiago BOB NIGHTENGALE
University Wins Key Tennis Match
NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT : When Majerus Gets Angry, Utah Loses to Notre Dame From Associated Press
Manning Gets Reflected Glory : He Plays Well When Clippers Are Obscure, Even Better When They Are in Spotlight SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blyleven Enjoys Separate, but Not Equal Season STEVE KRESAL
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gott Watches Deadline Closely BILL PLASCHKE
Loss Puts Gulls Further From Playoff Advantage : Hockey: Salt Lake ends Gulls' home victory streak at seven. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyson Signs Autographs but Isn't Eating From Staff and Wire Reports
Ben Garner
Race Relations From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP ROUNDUP : Ott's Hit Helps Beat Valencia
Dick Hill Will Assist Tom Meiss at Foothill
Loyola Settles Lawsuit by Gathers' Mother : Jurisprudence: She receives $545,000. Action ends the school's involvement. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Halting Flow From the Giver Jordan JIM MURRAY
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Coach Likes Role in Reel--and Real--Life MIKE DiGIOVANNA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOFTBALL : Streak Is History for Rancho Santiago
NHL Strike Is Delayed to Allow Player Vote STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
American Mobile Suspends President JAMES F. PELTZ
Child-Support Delinquents
Syncor's Profit for 3rd Quarter Up 65%
Medical Properties Loses $18.9 Million in Quarter
Electro Rent Profits Jump by 21% in Third Quarter
3-D Systems' 4th-Quarter Loss Put at $2.82 Million
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Foothill Group Plans to Offer 3 Million Shares
Psychiatric Care Firm's Profits Fall ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Why Can't a Man on a Horse Get a Big Mac? Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Amplifier Earns $627,000 for 4th Quarter
Dow Advances 3.80 in Slowest Session of Year : Market Overview
U.S. Election Process
February Home Sales Off 2.7% on Rising Mortgages : Economy: Analysts remain optimistic that the housing sector continues to point toward recovery. From Associated Press
Group Wants Shiley to Pay for New Valves TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Japanese Buyers to View U.S.-Made Auto Products JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Otra Securities' Profit for '91 Declines by 42%
Investment Company Buys Major Stake in Mail Boxes
TransTechnology Moves Headquarters From Valley
Steel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Studio Equipment Firm Gets $700,000 in Orders
Carnival Lines Orders Its Fifth 'SuperLiner' Reuters
Unlikely Sources for Union-Bashing HARRY BERNSTEIN
Net Flow Into Stock Funds at All-Time High of $7.6 Billion TOM PETRUNO
Blue Ravine Associates Seeks Court Protection for Project
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judy's Inc. Hires Financial Adviser
Labor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : PC Now Means 'Profit Crunch' for Industry, AST Chairman Says Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
U.S. Election Process
Novelty Gift Maker to Repurchase Stock
Tentative Deal Announced for First Capital Unit in Virginia KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hills Rips Japan for Not Buying More U.S. Chips : Trade: Foreign semiconductors captured only 14.4% of the market in Japan, far below the 20% target that was established last year, the U.S. official says. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comarco Earnings Rise 57%; Non-Defense Strategy Noted DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiwanese Firm Sets Up Trading Company in Tustin CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Advances 3.80 in Slowest Session of Year : Market Overview
Former Head of Columbia S&L Faces Hearing JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Women Own 28% of U.S. Business--Study JANE APPLEGATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Encyclopedia That Explodes With Sound, Pictures : Computers: Britannica, which is moving its electronic publishing subsidiary to Carlsbad, says the time is ripe for its multimedia reference software. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Former VP of Failed Insurer Guilty of Fraud : Court: Kathleen Helm admits siphoning more than $1 million from premiums to buy trips, clothes and jewels. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Live Granted Extension for Line of Credit : Entertainment: The agreement is part of a refinancing package for the video distributor's main owner, Carolco Pictures. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BMW May Build a Plant in United States : Autos: The German luxury car maker is considering the move as a way to cut its soaring production costs. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kenfil to Reduce Debt With Stock Offering : Computer software: The distributor will cut its $35 million in liabilities. But thin profit margins will continue to be a problem. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Galenika Cuts Stake in SPI Pharmaceuticals
Waste Dump Is Regarded as a Test of City Support for Biotech Firms : Environment: The industry says the site for low-level radioactive materials near Needles is vital to its future. The council says it wants more information. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prime Time Shuttle Seeks Protection From Its Creditors : Chapter 11: The region's second-largest airport passenger service was hurt by the recession and a downturn in travel during the Gulf War. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selling Frenzy : Students on Spring Break Find Marketers Have Set Up Shop BRUCE HOROVITZ
High-Tech Vets Form Futuristic PC Venture : Computers: Paul G. Allen and David E. Liddle join forces to invent machines to meet the needs of the late '90s. From Associated Press
Pacific Telesis' Hulse Hangs It Up Associated Press
For Rollerblade Inc., Success Was Uphill Battle : Recreation: With a small budget and even smaller staff, marketing whiz Mary Horwath had to resort to some creative ploys to popularize both the sport and the firm. JILL ARABAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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