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What happened on May 08, 1992
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Dick Yarmy, 59; Veteran Film and Stage Actor and Director
FASHION : Water Worthy : Women: Construction that flattens tummies, lifts busts is sending swimsuit prices through the beach umbrella. Shoppers buy discount--or not at all. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Has Hectic, Backslapping Day at Chicago Exchanges From Reuters
Ron Ross Trades Up, Moves Out WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Water Worthy : Men: Can leaner suits in off-beat patterns heat up swimwear sales? Retailers hope so, and promise the square-cut look will flatter less-than-perfect bodies. WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Publication Party for Poetry Journal Planned DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bay Area Quake Relief Fund $677 Million Short From a Times Staff Writer
What the Bride Hides : Traditional-looking lingerie is showing up under many of today's wedding gowns and in honeymoon suitcases. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Finds Vitamin C Prolongs Life ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Lawmakers Seek Amendment in Wake of Outcry Over Crosses ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRACTICAL VIEW : Trawling for Ocean-Floor Prices CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS
2 Koreas Take New Reconciliation Step Times Wire Services
Bank Ready to Help Russia's Oil Business : Energy: The U.S. Export-Import Bank offers up to $1 billion to redevelop the beleaguered industry. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Short-Range A-Arms Gone, Ukrainian Says DOYLE McMANUS and JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House Moves to Save 1 Seawolf, Cut $5.8 Billion From Associated Press
'Instant' Parents Get Crash Course in How to Take Care of a Newborn WENDY LEOPOLD, Leopold is a Chicago free - lance writer
Montreal Coroner Cites Police Racism Reuters
Defiant Thais Demand That Premier Quit Associated Press
Tour-Goers From O.C. Basking in City of Light ANN CONWAY
UC Regents Lean Toward More Open Meetings LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Twins Say Long Ordeal Was Worth It, But . . . : Reaction: They're elated at being allowed to rejoin Cub Scouts, but for now they want to escape the media crush and schoolyard taunts. They'll play hooky today. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmaker Backs Bill to Save Forests, Owl : Environment: Rep. Miller predicts lengthy process to pass measure because it involves 'very sticky' issues. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Wilson Hopes Voters Will Focus on Welfare Changes GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Bush's Visit Viewed With Skepticism : Reaction: Many residents term it an election-year ploy. But some expect him to be moved by the sight of the destruction. PATT MORRISON and GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Big Firms Contribute to Wilson Campaign for Welfare Cutbacks : Government: Most of the corporate donors said they received phone calls from the governor. Some consumer advocates question the arrangement. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shuttle Endeavour Blasts Off on Difficult Maiden Flight : Science: The mission includes three spacewalks, practice for space station assembly and rescue of a communications satellite. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replica of Will Rogers' Home Destroyed by Fire Associated Press
Peru Death Toll Grows to 12 as Guerrilla Inmates Battle Police ADRIANA VON HAGEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PAGES : A Cerebrally Deprived Notion LAUREN LIPTON
PEOPLE : Sununu Makes Sure Stamp Shows That Flag Is Still There THE WASHINGTON POST
School Gives Parents Education in Helping Students SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : 'Breaking Blue' Cracks a Murder's Silence : BREAKING BLUE by Timothy Egan ; Knopf $22, 263 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Loss in Court Is the First Ever for Boy Scouts : Ruling: Other atheists, as well as gays and girls, failed in challenges. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : U.N. Environmental Report Is Gloomy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Convair Sale Spurs Layoff Speculation GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Offers Message of Healing to the City : Unrest: President tours devastated areas and tells of 'horror and dismay.' Some riot victims react with anger. BILL STALL and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Jurors Tell of Angry, Bitter Deliberations : Trial: Heated debate centered on counts against Powell. 'I felt he was guilty,' a panel member says. 'But I couldn't prove it to myself.' SHERYL STOLBERG and MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Justice in the 4th Dimension : Trials: 'Unusual Occurrence' enters the legal language as courts and attorneys scramble to process suspects charged in riot-related incidents. Improvisation pays off throughout the system. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Bush Reaction to Riots Splits Republicans : Unrest: President is urged to soften approach, support serious new efforts to address the racial and social problems underlying the disorders. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Public Interest in Riots Ranks With Gulf War : Survey: Violence in L.A. captured as much attention as the explosion of the space shuttle. People seem less concerned with economy and more with presidential race. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Tucker Says Status Quo Must Change From a Times Staff Writer
Russia Aid May Be Riot Casualty : Congress: Trouble in Los Angeles has intensified election-year focus on 'problems right here at home.' Bush's proposal for $24 billion in multinational help could suffer. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mardi Gras Bias Laws Softened in New Orleans Reuters
Unrest Widens Rifts in Diverse Latino Population : Communities: Some leaders distance themselves from violence. Recent immigrants resent taking blame. GEORGE RAMOS and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : ARGENTINA : Iran Implicated in Embassy Bombing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lavish GOP Dinner Donor Trailed by a Shadowy Past : Campaigns: Ex-wife, associates allege Michael Kojima owes them money, has no business making gifts. LAURIE BECKLUND and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : Defense Minister Issues a Warning From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Memo Says Perot Offered to Buy ABC-TV in 1969 to Help Nixon From Associated Press
Ukrainian Church Leader Told to Resign MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : N. Korea Trolling for Dollars : The isolated Communist nation now seeks foreign investment. It's not an ideal place for capitalists, but payoffs could include helping to stabilize an unpredictable regime. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hot to Spot a 'Player' : Draped Suits and Arty Ties Make the Hollywood Man--in Life and in the Movies BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fitting the News--Such as It Is--to a T GAILE ROBINSON
Pakistan Sent Stingers to China, U.S. Aides Say : Arms: The report shows another leak, adding to fears that the potent antiaircraft missiles could end up in terrorist hands. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Calls for $30-Billion Inner-City Aid Plan MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Best Buys Yet to Come From Krizia BETH ANN KRIER
Opposition Seizes Power in Tajikistan : Central Asia: Mystery over the ousted president's whereabouts clouds the new coalition's victory. VLADIMIR KLIMENKO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD Losing Public Support, Judge Says PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
THE HUMAN CONDITION WHY WE PROCRASTINATE : Tomorrow Is Soon Enough MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
German Workers Call Off Strike After Bonn Caves In TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atheist Twins Can Rejoin Cub Scouts, Judge Rules MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actress Mae Clarke
Clinton Denies Condemned Inmate's Plea of Clemency CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
State's Low Cancer Rate Leads Nation : Health: Los Angeles shows smallest incidence in California, surveys find. Researchers say ethnic diversity may be one of the reasons. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonnie Guiton, 1st Black Woman in Cabinet, to Quit From a Times Staff Writer
Nathanson Indicted in Extortion Plot PAUL JACOBS and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Black-Owned Businesses Pay a Heavy Price EDWARD J. BOYER and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Inmate Is Executed After Clinton Denies Clemency Plea CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Top LAPD Officer, Fire Chief Cite Flaws in Police Response : Aftermath: Criticism of Gates comes from several quarters. Deputy chief says boss rebuffed efforts at planning. RICH CONNELL and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : White Says Jury Was the Worst Possible : King case: Prosecutor contends he did not get one person that he wanted for the panel. But he does not think race played a role in the verdicts. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thanks to an Unsung Heroine ROBIN ABCARIAN
Drug Treatment Attacks Mechanisms That Cause Stuttering, Neurologist Says : Medicine: A toxin used to relax muscle spasms is injected into the vocal cords. A Columbia University doctor reports success with several cases. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Appeals Court Voids Obscenity Ruling on 2 Live Crew Album CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pay Raise Amendment Wins Ratification : Law: After 203 years, Michigan becomes 38th state to back ban on midterm salary increase for members of Congress. Legal questions arise. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Will Have Army All Its Own : Military: Yeltsin issues decree, makes himself the commander in chief. He plans volunteer force. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atheist Boys Win Battle to Be Scouts : Courts: O.C. judge rules that Cub pack's expulsion of twins on religious grounds constitutes bias. Scout officials plan appeal. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Chief, Top LAPD Officers Cite 'Chaos' in Police Response : Aftermath: Criticism of Gates comes from several quarters. Deputy chief says boss rebuffed efforts at planning. RICH CONNELL and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ads for Psychiatric Hospitals Come Under Attack in Washington : Teen-agers: Some contend advertising preys on parental fears and has contributed to unnecessary admissions to for-profit facilities. But the industry says most referrals come from professionals. SANDRA G. BOODMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : U.S. Point Man Has Penchant for Taking Action : Rebuild: Deputy Education Secretary David Kearns is overseeing immediate U.S. effort. He has little patience with quick-fix solutions often demanded in public crises. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ivy': Family Itchin' for Trouble PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Marijuana Farmer Grows Up in 'The Money Tree' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bittersweet Song for L.A. Today : Entertainers Tape 'City of Fallen Angels' for Riot Relief STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Informative Talk With a 'Missing' Author HOWARD ROSENBERG
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Waking Up Isn't Hard to Do for Cowboy Junkies : Lead singer Margo Timmins and the band play against type and show they can rock at Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox to Expand Schedule to Wednesdays July 1 STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music/dance 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
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Symphony Hosts a Kiddie Show MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
It's Cinema Roulette at Cannes : Movies: This is the town where journalists, filmmakers, buyers and sellers all converge to wheel and deal. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lovett Stretches Country Boundaries RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music/dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Books 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
'Marlene' Proves the Best of the Divine Dietrich DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Vigo's Inventive Style Lives On in 'L'Atalante' : The French iconoclast's 1934 film about newlyweds living on a barge screens this evening at Cal State Fullerton. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Davis Band Reunites for World Tour ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Def Leppard Still the King DENNIS HUNT
An Animated Message : Film Workshops Try to Teach Young Participants More Than Just How to Make a Movie JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Morell is a Sherman Oaks writer
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
New Music Festival at UCSB Features Concerts, Lectures
San Diego Spotlight : The 'Red' and the Stylish Mix at New Italian Eatery DAVID NELSON
MOVIE REVIEW : 'And the Very Big Fish' Aims for Religious Satire MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LACC Filmmakers to Be Showcased
South Coast Rep Offers Something Old, Something New Next Season JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theaters Unhurt, but Riots' Impact a Concern DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will 13th Time Be the Charm for Lucci? : Television: The 'All My Children' star has lost 12 times at the Daytime Emmy Awards. CBS garners 68 nominations, followed by PBS with 41. From the Associated Press
Breakthrough Eludes Cult Rocker : Music: Veteran Jules Shear, playing Saturday at the Coach House, still hopes that critical acclaim will translate into mass acceptance. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Reviews : What 'Abbado in Berlin' Does and Doesn't Tell JOHN HENKEN
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Coffee Shop Won't Steer You Wrong MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latin Sound Is Alive and Well : Music: 'The Mambo Kings' propels Tito Puente into prominence. He will appear at the U.S. Grant tonight. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fan-Mail Firm Gets Peek at Private Lives : Entertainment: The answering service keeps celebrities in touch with the public. The letters deal with everything from love to suicide. PAUL CIOTTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage Set for Multicultural America's Cup Festivities DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEWS : No Lessons in 'Big Girls' MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : 'Cinderella' Goes Wild in Westminster : The lively show, which overflows with an array of songs, dances and quirky characters, will continue through Sunday at the Cultural Arts Center. CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alternate Takes Highlight Otis Redding Retrospective ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Crossing Delancey' Is on the Move T.H. McCULLOH
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Serious Money': Two-Bit Comedy PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP REVIEW : Manic Street Preachers: Politely Punk STEVE HOCHMAN
The Mother Menagerie : Stage: Actress Marion Ross has seen her share of maternal roles. This weekend she takes on another: Tennessee Williams' Amanda. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : 'A Dangerous Man' Downsizes Lawrence CHRIS WILLMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : Failing Grade for High School Romance KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Jarmusch's 'Night on Earth' Slight but Affecting Taxi Ride PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Vermeer' Sale to Eli Broad Enlivens Sotheby's Auction SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Incident': Thoughtful, Involving KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'One False Move': Taut Thriller PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injustice Put Lira on High Road : Performing: The co-founder of El Teatro Campesino countered racism with creative work. He and his musical group, Alma, will play on Saturday. JANICE L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
TEJON PASS : Claim Filed in Fatal Christo Umbrella Accident
Father's Violent History Detailed at Arraignment : Slaying: Nolan Paul Jackson Sr., who is charged with killing his son during a family fight, also shot his father-in-law. Judge orders him held without bail. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DUARTE : Gang Members to Be Arraigned in Slayings
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Sybil Brand Honored on Her 90th Birthday
General Dynamics' 'Contraction' Plan Is a Door in the Face of Workers Tony Perry
Countywide : Restaurant Closed for Lack of Permits KAY SAILLANT
Countywide : Event Urges Use of Bikes, Buses JANE HULSE
United Way to Reduce Funding to Local Groups : Charity: Assistance to social service agencies will be cut by 27% this year. Some programs might be eliminated. SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Planners Suspend Landfill Limits JOHN SCHWADA
'Build Your Own' Housing Backed : Redevelopment: A $312,000 loan is urged for group seeking to build eight Pacoima townhouses. It would be area's first to have buyers invest 'sweat equity.' JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Lotto Results
Courthouses Work to Get Back to a Pre-Riot Caseload : Justice: A few curfew violators still remain, but many judges are starting to pick up where they left off last week. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Service Fair to Be Held in Brea
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Victim in Drive-By Shooting Identified THUAN LE
AIDS in Los Angeles County
CAMARILLO : Bombers on Display at Local Airport SCOTT GRAVES
Fantasy 5 Results
Campaign Calendar
LOS ANGELES : Mulholland Protection Plan Gets Tentative OK
Toxic Discharges
Court Rules Judges' 'Books' Must Be Open ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposed TwinPorts Binational Airport Could Create 58,000 Jobs, Report Says : Transportation: Airport along U.S.-Mexico border on the Otay Mesa would generate $2.5 billion in annual revenues by 2040, according to new study. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Chamber Endorses 3 Board Incumbents DARYL KELLEY
Thieves Crash Into, Burgle Stereo Store
Pair Involved in Attack Ordered to Help AIDS Victims : Courts: One of their victims was a Van Nuys woman who had come to the aid of the man they pleaded guilty to beating. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Party to Kick Off Finals for America's Cup MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Picketers Support 5 School Employees MARY HELEN BERG
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Ticket to Ethical Compromise
PLACENTIA : City Council Votes to Close Park at Dusk DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
WEST VALLEY : Library Fee Affects Local Borrowers SCOTT GRAVES
It Took Awhile, and May Take Longer
NEWPORT BEACH : Signature Drive for Term Limits Planned LISA MASCARO
BALDWIN PARK : 2 Boys Get 5-Year Terms in Robbery of Teacher
The Right Move for Mass Transit : New unified authority should prove better structure than region now has
CLIPBOARD : January Restaurant Health Permit Suspensions
OAK PARK : Superintendent of Schools to Resign MAIA DAVIS
Riley Goes Home From Hospital
Reforming Workers' Comp
President's Dinner
Haiku for You
Saving the Environment
President's Dinner
Reforming Workers' Comp
Reforming Workers' Comp
Cuba Policy
U.S. Troops
Bedroom Privacy and Big Brother
Obituaries
Countywide : Democratic Congressional Candidates Face Off in Debate RON SOBLE
ORANGE : Chapman Security Car Is Set Ablaze
MOORPARK : Fence Proposed to Halt Car Vandalism MAIA DAVIS
ANAHEIM : Volunteer Builders to Enlarge Shelter TERRY SPENCER
DANA POINT : Developer of Resort Wins City Approvals LEN HALL
SANTA MONICA : City Council OKs Alcohol Restrictions for Pier
Body of Woman Pulled From Surf
Authorities Identify Man Shot by Police
1 Killed, 1 Injured as Train Hits Car
Death Sentence Is Upheld in Santa Ana Woman's Murder From Associated Press
Disney's Learning Lab : Despite Glitches, Euro Disneyland a Big Draw KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Woes May Force Dial-a-Ride Fare Hikes : Peninsula: Palos Verdes Transit has already made cuts in transportation services because of a lack of funding. A public hearing is scheduled before the increases take effect. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Treated Like a Dog,' Killing Suspect Says THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWHALL : Traffic Violator Steers Clear of Paying Fine
Officer Found Guilty of Persuading Witness to Lie
Senior Citizens Protect Retirement Center : Elderly: When looters encroached on the Vermont Knoll facility, residents formed a ring around the building and convinced the raiders not to burn down their home. PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Issues
The Jury's Thinking Has Been Heard Before : Verdict: Police footprints on the victim's face couldn't persuade a Miami panel. ANDY COURT, Andy Court is editorial director of the American Lawyer magazine, where the material for this article first appeared.
Officials Brace for Onslaught of Homeless : Victims: Without an income, thousands who lost their jobs in the riots might end up on the streets. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Song Remains the Same for Inner City BILL BOYARSKY
Buchanan Calls Riots Part of War for Soul of U.S. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There Can Be No Peace While Racism Reigns
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Helping in Riot Areas
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : More Than Just Bigotry
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Don't Blame Simi Valley
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Quit Calling Area Racist
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : What's Wrong With Safety?
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Appalled by Verdicts, Riot
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Ashamed of Being White
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : What If White Were Beaten?
Santa Ana Delegation Visits Riot-Torn L.A. Areas : Aftermath: Officials don helmets and board Humvees for a firsthand look at what can happen if cities are not well prepared for disasters. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alert Courthouse Guard Detects Armed Visitor : Security: Arrested man tells police that recent riots prompted him to carry a concealed gun and wear a bulletproof vest. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Disappointing Visit : Ethiopian Teens Came to Promote Harmony, Found Turmoil BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reforming Workers' Comp
Couple Get Probation for Chaining Son : Sentence: Placentia parents plead guilty to misdemeanor child endangerment. They say they were only trying to control their troubled boy. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shootings Were Calculated, Prosecution Says : Trial: The defense, however, says Tustin man accused of killing three former co-workers execution-style was on drugs and did not know what he was doing. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Guardsmen Credited With Foiling Abductor From Associated Press
Campaign by VCR : Politics: Two candidates in the 51st Congressional District are making their appeal to voters on videotapes. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeding Frenzy by Scam Artists Zeros In on Post-Riot Anxieties DENISE GELLENE and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : Students Win Trip to Moscow in Contest GREG HERNANDEZ
Home Invaders Terrorize a Family of 6 : Crime: Armed robbers take $1,200 before police helicopter scares them off. Two suspects are arrested but several others escape. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Brothers Get Prison in Gas Drilling Fraud RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Students Tip Hats to Lifting of Ban JANET BERGAMO
Assembly: 42nd District
Working as If There Is No Tomorrow LEN HALL
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Outraged by Charges
WEST HILLS : Soccer Field Named After Drowned Boy SAM ENRIQUEZ
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Police Recover Items Looted During Riots AARON CURTISS
Community Pitching In to Rebuild Little League Snack Bar : Volunteerism: Firefighters, students, parents and players are doing their part to get the facility in working order. ROBERT BARKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDEN GROVE : Police Will Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints
THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Destroys House, Garage JANE HULSE
NEWPORT BEACH : Schools, Union Hit Snag on Pay, Layoffs LISA MASCARO
Split Opinions on 'Pavilion' Don't Sway Commission : Art: Despite demands from angry citizens for greater changes in unpopular Carlsbad sculpture, Arts Commission refuses to comply. ROY RIVENBURG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Los Angeles' Stealth Leadership Hits Bottom : Politics: Bradley and Gates simply weren't speaking when the city erupted. RONALD B. TUROVSKY, Ronald B. Turovsky is a lawyer in Los Angeles.
ELECTIONS 25TH CONGRESS DISTRICT : 5 Oppose Hike in Sales Tax to Repair Riot Damage JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : City Delays Vote on Campaign Sign Laws LYNDA NATALI
Hillary Clinton Brings Campaign to Santa Ana : Politics: The wife of presidential candidate Bill Clinton speaks about women's and children's rights at train station fund-raiser and at a high school. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Importance (Suddenly) of Being Jack Kemp : He's one Bush adviser who has not ignored plight of cities
USC Official Top Candidate to Lead Cal Lutheran PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Cigarette Vending Machines Banned FRANK MESSINA
Real Ships in Fake Combat : Military: The Princeton and four other vessels show off their firepower during war games staged about 100 miles off Ventura County's coast. LARRY SPEER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Justice Was Served at Trial
A different kind of Russian revolution arrives in the form of a musical MARY HELEN BERG
The Real Story Goes Beyond Black and White : Races: The rioters were multiracial, and so were the victims. More polarized versions only feed bigotry. VIRGINIA I. POSTREL, Virginia I. Postrel is editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine.
June Gloom Arrives Early, Shuts Out Sun in San Diego PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : 'White Flight' Wasn't Wrong
Angel in Minister's Collar : Reunion: Latino victim who was dragged from his truck and beaten meets the black pastor who challenged the angry mob. 'I thank you. You saved me,' he says. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Would Allow Crosses on Public Land : Politics: Group of lawmakers backs state constitutional amendment to permit religious symbols on public property. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON RACE RELATIONS : Do You Want Your Freedom? : The Rodney King verdict, like the Dred Scott decision, was a denial of America's tortured history. KEN BURNS, Ken Burns, an independent filmmaker, produced "The Civil War," one of PBS' most popular series; he is working on a series on the history of baseball. and
'Mystery Spill' Fouls Ocean Off Bolsa Chica State Beach : Environment: A light sheen of diesel fuel taints a half-mile strip of water but breaks up before polluting the beach. Marine life is not affected. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Water Conservation Efforts May Lead to Rate Increases JANE HULSE
Youngest Victim of Riots Is Baby Born With Bullet Wound : Violence: She is delivered after being shot in the elbow while in the womb. Doctors say she is healthy. CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Group Took to the Streets to Help Shield Stores : Pacoima: One member says the impromptu force chose shops that are vital to the area's needy people. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Home to Be Altered for Long-Term Care LARRY SPEER
THOUSAND OAKS : Brothers Get Prison for Bilking Investors RON SOBLE
'Super Grades' on the Way to Vista School : Education: Traditional kindergarten-through-fifth grade classes will be combined into two 'super grades' in experiment. ROY RIVENBURG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Shoot Man After S&L Robbery, Freeway Pursuit ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Ordered Not to Pave Road in Malibu Lake AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Random Violence Claims Another Young Life : Crime: Ramon Sanchez, 9, is killed in his home by a stray bullet. He is the fourth child in two months to be slain. LOUIS SAHAGUN and KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plan Seeks to Put Lid on Liquor Stores, Spur Building : Redevelopment: Planning Commission debates ordinance to speed return of grocery stores and gasoline stations. Protests are raised over number of places selling alcohol. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Students Dismayed
Suspect Held in Slaying at Jewelry Store RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Nook Where Sandy Feet and Wet Bodies Are Welcome Dana Parsons
SANTA ANA : Jack Fisher Park Improvements OKd GEBE MARTINEZ
SAN CLEMENTE : Residential Parking Fee Raise Rejected GREG HERNANDEZ
Judge Allows Lawsuit Over House Color : Ruling: A Laguna Beach couple can seek $1 million for the city's refusal to OK their incorrectly colored home. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sense of Security Vanishes in Flames After Years of Work to Get Ahead KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Held in Gang-Related Deaths : Crime: Authorities say Crips' kingpin Keith (Stone) Thomas and a friend were killed Jan. 30 as the result of a drug deal that went awry. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KING CASE AFTERMATH: READERS RESPOND : Outraged Like Everyone Else
GRANADA HILLS : Hazardous Waste Collection Planned STEPHANIE STASSEL
Threats Against King Jurors Investigated : Simi Valley: The warnings appear to be concentrated in the city where the not-guilty verdicts were returned. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends for Life : Organizations: The Artisan Coterie, started in 1924 by 12 Manual Arts High students, became an extended family for its close-knit members. DEBRA HOTALING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Here Comes the Sun : The Sales of Upscale Sunglasses Are Looking Up CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surge in New Issues Worries Wall Streeters TOM PETRUNO
Credit Unions: Check Them Out S.J. DIAMOND
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Banking & Finance
Bond Yield Hits 8.00%
Technology
Rival Groups in Race for HDTV Unite JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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FHP to Offer a Plan for the Self-Employed : * Medicine: Fountain Valley HMO, which also posted higher earnings, will target the state's million independent workers without health insurance. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Economy
Archive More Than Doubles Earnings : Profits: The 125% increase for quarter spurs optimism after a slowdown and 800 layoffs in 1990-91. The company lost $49.3 million in its last fiscal year. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Technology
Retailers' Business Continues to Pick Up From Associated Press
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Business Leaders Stress 'Eco-Efficiency' Associated Press
More Bad News for Pacific Enterprises MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Efforts to Create Affordable Housing Rewarded : Building industry: Nonprofit developer to honor individuals and groups for their commitment to providing low-income shelter. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy
Entertainment
Pinelands Opts for Sweeter Offer, Backs Out of Deal for KCAL-TV JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Privatized Remnant of Aeroflot Takes Off for Open Market The Christian Science Monitor
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Record Sales Plunged 21% CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Special Banking Services Requested : Finances: A coalition of community groups wants specially equipped vans sent into stricken areas to cash checks. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail
Space Offers New Start After Riots JANE APPLEGATE
Sportswear Firms Donate Items to L.A. Riot Victims TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposed Santa Ana Complex : High-Rise Hopes : But Can Plan Get Off the Ground? SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Shopkeepers Slowly Begin to Reopen Doors SUSAN MOFFAT and MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AFTER THE RIOTS: THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS : Blacks Demand a Say in Plans : * Rebuilding: Some uninvited business groups press Bradley to include them. The mayor's office says they'll be represented. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Squeezing Extra Hard on Market for Apple Juice Associated Press
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE : Bren-Owned Firm to Be Fee Builder for the Irvine Co. John O'Dell, Times staff writer
GAO Says C-17 Is Riddled With Computer Problems RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chevron Signs Pact With Republic to Open Oil Field : Energy: The huge find is in the center of the former Soviet Union. Talks are still underway. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Above The Rim Shoots for New Goals in Competitive Sportswear Game : Apparel: Now part of the Reebok team, the San Diego-based basketball clothing and accessories maker aims at next level. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warning Issued About Stolen Money Orders : * Business: Thousands of blank slips were taken during L.A. looting. Merchants are cautioned. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kmart Buys Up a Dozen Department Stores in Czechoslovakia ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Another Indy Crash: Piquet Rams Barrier SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lalonde Fights for Czyz's Title so He Can Fight Child Abuse EARL GUSTKEY
America 3 Starting Crew
Midlife Crisis : Even Though He's Hitting .309, Brett Butler Worries That He's Getting Older but Not Better BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Parrish Benched by Bone Chips HELENE ELLIOTT
ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Tops Edison in Volleyball MARK SPINN
Koch Decries Expense of Cup RICH ROBERTS
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Valera Blanks the Yankees, 6-0 : Baseball: Rookie gives up five hits in only his third start as an Angel. Felix and Fitzgerald each drive in two runs. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Gives Freedom a Boost MIKE PENNER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Swift Remains Unbeaten With Shutout From Associated Press
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Padres Accepting All-Star Entries
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Designer Finds Similarities in America 3 and Italian Boats RICH ROBERTS
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Time Is Now for Sockers : MSL finals: Defending champions poised to sweep Dallas, but, as Coach Ron Newman laments, his dynasty is as anonymous as ever. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Heaton and Belle Get Suspensions Associated Press
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TENNIS ROUNDUP : Capriati Has Her Troubles, Loses in Rome Associated Press
Il Moro Fools Him Once, But He Still Won't Believe DAVE DISTEL
Dalton Sets Softball Home Run Record
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Il Moro Is Media Favorite to Win RICH ROBERTS
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Armstrong Airs It Out for the Bulls, 86-78 From Associated Press
Mitchell to Play for Lewis-Clark STEVE ELLING
Prep Notes
Diaz Keeps Grant Guessing in Pitching Poly to 4-1 Win : Prep baseball: Senior throws four-hitter to give Parrots sole possession of the East Valley League lead. VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOLF : Standly Leads by One in Atlanta Associated Press
Crescenta Valley Treasuring Its Prized Transfers
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Winfield Slams Mariners in Ninth From Associated Press
Swimmer Answers the Call of Duty IRENE GARCIA
SEA VIEW LEAGUE TENNIS : Corona del Mar's Bain Defeats Bowerbank in Final MARK SPINN
NHL PLAYOFFS : Bruins Primed to Sweep the Canadiens From Associated Press
Big Hits, Defense Lift Taft, 11-8 : Prep baseball: Homers by Biller, Erganian, and fielding gems by Stewart, Allison send Toreadors past Chatsworth. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Third-Seeded Harbor College to play Fullerton in Opener IRENE GARCIA
Former Aztec Raye Among Charger Signees ALAN DROOZ
PREP NOTES : Estancia Forfeits 3 League Victories in Boys' Volleyball TOM HAMILTON
Mission Bay Has USDHS' Numbers, 4-6-3 DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forum Card to Feature Undefeated Gonzalez
ROUNDUP : Victory Gives Monroe Mid-Valley Title
Comets Rally in 7th Inning to Win, 5-4 : Preps: Victory over University enables Westchester to move into first-place tie with Warriors in Coastal Conference. DAVE SHEININ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Evans, Hoover Clinch Share of Title PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TRACK ROUNDUP : Sterlin's Victories Help Mission Viejo Win Title KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Rosary Defeats St. Joseph With 1-Hitter, Triple Play
EMPIRE LEAGUE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS : Loara Sprinter Presbury Proves He's a Triple Threat ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Pierce, Ventura to Begin Play in State Baseball Tournament RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SCC's Black Takes Care of Christ College Irvine
Members of Media Pick the America's Cup Winner
Montclair Prep Officials Angry, Philosophical About Ouster JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alabama Coach Accused of Hitting Woman From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Wind Blows in Favor of University City
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Karros Is Ready for Media Blitz BILL PLASCHKE
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Cordero Hits Finish Line Early BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once Again, Miner Makes a Tough Move : Basketball: USC's all-time leading scorer is emotional about giving up his final year of eligibility to play in the NBA. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Athletes Can't Miss This Story LARRY STEWART
The Joker Becomes Practical : Padres: Reliever Larry Andersen's continuing injury problems cast a pall over one of baseball's most endearing personalities. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roundup
Future Is Uncertain, but the Money Isn't MIKE DOWNEY
Captain Marvel : Highly Respected Buddy Melges Speaks His Own Language, Sails a Course Only He Can See GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Didn't Consult With Their Expert THOMAS BONK
Pierce Opens With Flurry in Tennis Regional
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLAYOFFS : Five O.C. Baseball, Softball Teams Play Today STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
List of Ram Absentees Down to Two : NFL: Aaron Cox checks in with Knox, but Robert Delpino and Marcus Dupree are still unaccounted for. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Prospers in a Leading Role : Colleges: From the leadoff position, Matt Marks has emerged as one of Loyola Marymount's best players. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoup to Coach Football at Santa Paula
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