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What happened on April 02, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Brandon Lee Apparently Killed by .44 Bullet : Movies: Even after autopsy finding, North Carolina police are still treating the actor's death as accidental. PATRICK BOYLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deaths, Accidents No Strangers to Film TERRY PRISTIN
Stepping Off College Campuses : Art Form of Black Fraternities, Sororities Dances Into Mainstream LAURA HENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Payoff Time for John Sebastian : Pop music: The former Lovin' Spoonful leader, at the Coach House tonight, hasn't had a record since 1976, but not for want of trying. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KJLH Earns Peabody for Riot Coverage STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Man Bites Dog': Seductive Nature of Violence : The ragtag production allows us to cozy up to its charming killer, then, realizing his heinousness, gag on our self-satisfied black laughter. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.' Moving in the Right Direction : Most films about black inner-city life have been so male-oriented that Leslie Harris' debut film seems like a bulletin from the other side of the tracks. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER BEAT : 'AIDS!' Works Best When Its Laughing
LACMA Loses Curator to D.C. Museum SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Huck Finn': A Whole Raft of Fun KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Jack the Bear' Confronts Boyhood Monsters : Danny DeVito stars as the host of a TV horror show, but the focus is on the pain of his motherless 12-year-old son. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'River' Shows Drama of King, Memphis Strike ROBERT KOEHLER
Television SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Album Chart : Depeche Mode on Top--for Now RICHARD CROMELIN
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ebro Runs Dry' a Warning Against Tide of Neo-Fascism KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Last' to First in Three Weeks ROBIN RAUZI
Stage SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Musicians From Marlboro Shine at the Biltmore HERBERT GLASS
KCOP's Press' Bid for Democratic Post Causes Stir : Television: Station officials say if commentator is elected chairman, they will add a conservative commentator. Others say his election would create conflict. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Player,' 'Mr. Saturday Night' and 'Under Siege' Top Recent Releases DENNIS HUNT
David Johansen Shows Off His Attitude and Spunk ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Pollini Returns in Beethoven/Schubert Program DANIEL CARIAGA
Stage SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : EAR Unit Meets L.A. Contemporary Dance Theater DONNA PERLMUTTER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Take 6 No Longer A Cappella BILL KOHLHAASE
Television SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEWS : A Parade of Tenor Sax Titans on Bravo LEONARD FEATHER
THEATER BEAT : 'Cottage': Evil Woman's Destructive Path T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clifford Jordan's Singing Sound Is Stilled ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Guilt or Innocence': Trial or Entertainment? HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Star Time': Dark Parable on Television KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER BEAT : Having Fun While 'Singin' in the Rain'
MOVIE REVIEW : A Case of Arrested Development : 'Cop and a Half' pairs a tough cop with a cute kid. Sound familiar? It is. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Jerry Hadley Sings a Bemusing Recital MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER BEAT : 'My Mind' Mired in Indecisions
TV REVIEWS : Want Some Good Advice? Don't Watch HOWARD ROSENBERG
THEATER BEAT : 'Cinders': Prison Tale of Power and Evil
MUSIC REVIEW : Coming in Loud and Clear : Pacific Symphony Plays With Gusto in Eclectic Bill but Overdoes It on Brahms LAURENCE VITTES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Tempered Flash Dazzles DiMeola Fans BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : A Striking Production of 'Our Town' T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Pastina: Well Worth the Wait : Cozy atmosphere and good food make customers linger over this Italian kitchen's offerings. MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disney's 'Pinocchio' Still a Glorious Treat CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Take 6, Then Add a Few Others : The vocal ensemble is joined by Stevie Wonder, Sheila E. at Coach House show, but band provides unnecessary backup. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
U.S. Indicts Four Tied to Terrorist Abu Nidal Group RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Dies of Stabbing by Carjacker JULIE TAMAKI and THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Keeping Lid On in San Diego : Police: Department reforms and a resourceful crisis management plan are credited with maintaining relative calm after verdicts in King case. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firms Did Work on Home of O.C. Water Official MARK PLATTE and GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lottery Win Doesn't Make Garbage Truck Driver a Big Wheel Associated Press
Cult Leaders' Lawyers End Talks, Await Decision J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Braiding Strands of Life's Connections : FOR LOVE By Sue Miller ; HarperCollins;$23; 301 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funeral Procession Fired On by Police Reuters
S. Africa Blacks, Whites Trade Accusations as Talks Resume SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Assails Perot Over Gossip About White House : Politics: The dismissal of a U.S. attorney is cited as an example. The President also says some members of the press 'ought to be ashamed.' DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Pay for Vaccine Plan Remains Unsettled : Health: A tax to fund the $1.1-billion free immunization program for children is expected to be part of broader reform package. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Budget as Stimulus Plan Stalls : Economy: Chamber approves Clinton's proposal, but $16.3-billion incentive package is snagged on party lines. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Hospitalized After Being Hit 4 Times by His Truck From a Times Staff Writer
N. Korea Accused of Nuclear Violations Reuters
U.S. to Treat Haitians Infected With HIV Associated Press
Clinton, Warring Forest Factions to Meet Today RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Court Upholds School Aid Reimbursement From Associated Press
Yeltsin Is Said to Drop Own Plan for Referendum Reuters
Preparing for King Verdict Gains Urgency JAMES RAINEY and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Defense Rests in King Trial; Jury Could Get Case Next Week : Courts: Stunned federal prosecutors now plan to present rebuttal witnesses Monday. With potential violence closer at hand, city leaders look into delaying April 20 election. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Power in Beijing Finally Flowing to Younger Generation : Politics: Ideology and revolutionary prestige now count for little, and leaders' legitimacy depends on economic progress. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Foe Accused of Stalking Associated Press
Last-Minute Ship Contract Blocked Action by Clinton : Military: Bush Administration deal swept aside objections about builder's cost overruns, mismanagement. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lobbyists Win Changes in Energy Tax Proposal : Revenue: Administration says some industries would get exemptions. Burden would shift closer to consumers. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Orders Rollback of Cable TV Fees JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Aid Vital, Is Not Charity, Clinton Asserts DAVID LAUTER and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Preparation for King Verdicts Gains Urgency JAMES RAINEY and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUMAN RIGHTS : U.S. Concern Over East Timor May Signal Asian Policy Change CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Counting on Clinton to Help Save Political Life : Russia: Besieged leader needs to bring some bacon home from summit to boost his chances in referendum. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Orders Rollback of Cable TV Fees JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Care Giving Is Spouse's Duty, Justices Rule From Associated Press
Not 'Weirdo Creationist,' Bergeson Says : Education: Nominee for state schools chief tells Assembly panel her religious beliefs would not influence curriculum decisions. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Has the Last Vote in Santa Barbara Special to The Times
Wilson Abandons Delta Protection : Water: Battle between state and U.S. looms as the EPA says it must impose its own, tighter guidelines. DEAN E. MURPHY and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Azerbaijani Town Reportedly Falls to Armenian Troops Associated Press
Kaiser Contract Talks to Resume After One-Day Strike : Walkout: 12,000 service employees, including about 1,100 workers in Orange County, protest what union leaders called unfair labor practices by the HMO. SHERYL STOLBERG and LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Gunmen Kill Head of Arafat's PLO Group in Beirut From Times Wire Services
Navy May Open More Ships to Women : Defense: The controversial proposal, aimed at keeping female sailors in the service, would place them on some vessels that sail into battle. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORKING : Call of the Urban Wild : Rangers in the Santa Monicas face traffic, smog and other challenges unheard of in most parks. Many residents don't even know the wilderness area exists. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers writes regularly for Valley Life
HIV Study Questions Early Use of AZT : AIDS: European results contradict U.S. findings that drug delays onset of illness. From Associated Press
Convicted Supervisor's 'Creative' Accounting Detailed ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno Calls for Bill To Protect Abortion Clinics : Congress: She asks lawmakers for measure that would also cover interference away from the facilities. House panel hears tales of harassment. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hail Kills 2 in Mexico Associated Press
Russians Call Sub Crash a Near-Disaster : Military: Naval officials say the U.S. vessel came within just yards of setting off a possible nuclear catastrophe. Americans reject the claim. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Which Came First--Money or Poultry Center? : Snapshots of life in the Golden State. PAUL FELDMAN
Aide Said Roth Fudged on Gifts to Keep His Vote ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Official Amends Statement : Investigation: Santa Margarita District Assistant General Manager Michael Lord, who first reported no gifts in 1990, discloses receiving $930. MARK PLATTE and GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DEFENSE : U.S. Leadership Called Crucial to Global Peace : NATO chief wants American public to understand nation's importance in alliance. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Police Play Up Differences With L.A. : Cities: Criticism of LAPD by local officials was quick and harsh after the beating of Rodney G. King. Los Angeles bashing again grows in intensity. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vance Confirms He'll Quit as U.N. Peace Negotiator From Reuters
COLUMN ONE : Policing the Police in S. Africa : Pathologist Jonathan Gluckman endures constant harassment in his lonely public battle against deadly detention abuse. The use of force is 'out of control,' he says, and shows no sign of abating. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
April Fools' Hoax No Joke in San Diego MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Salvador Frees 2 Officers Convicted in Priest Killings : Amnesty: Government says pardons will not be granted to leftist guerrillas who killed American servicemen. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : All That Jazz : Pianist and composer Rob Mullins combines elements from mainstream, fusion, funk and world music. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction JOHN MORELL
For Cost-Conscious, No Dearth of Outlets CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Life Is a Stage to Set and Dress for SCR's Theatrical Designer ROSE APODACA
READINGS : Listening, Looking Linked : Artspace Gallery presents a series of poetry readings that relate to the themes of the visual artworks on display. SUSAN HEEGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Heeger is a regular contributor to The Times
120 Fight 2 Brush Fires Associated Press
ART : Portraits From the Street : Watercolors of day laborers and photographs of detention centers and street vendors put a human face on the immigrant issues and stereotypes. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
With Enough Rope to Ground Itself, the Espadrille Regains a Foothold PHYLLIS CHACHERE LOWE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spotlight on Fantasy : Oldham Uses Trademark Bold Mixes While Sui Leans on Velvet and Ruffles MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
THEATER : THEATER REVIEW : A Night of Bard Hopping : A fairly personable offering of excerpts from the master's plays explores the battle of the sexes. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes about theater for The Times
For a Well-Ordered Look, Don't Take Last Season's Sweaters Out of Sequins JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Entrepreneurial Tent City : The Saugus Swap Meet attracts thousands of bargain shoppers every Sunday, reinforcing the credo: 'One person's trash is somebody else's treasure.' JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa Artist Creates Accessories for the Wild and the Mild ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One Last Swipe . . . DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT : Rides, Rasslin', Rock . . . : . . . and there's more at Magic Mountain, luring vacationing students with action-adventure attractions and events. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For a Younger Crowd PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LIFESTYLES : ViewFinder : A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Students Aim to Be Flush With Success SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PEOPLE : Food for Thought : In preparing for the Passover meal, children learn about their heritage and its relevance to their lives. RUTH STROUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ruth Stroud is a Culver City writer
Kids' Wear Catalogues Offer Complete Range CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANTS : RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Big Catch : Oversized roadhouse has a large menu of Mexican seafood and other specialties from south of the border at up-market prices. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Milady's Black Cosmetology' MARIA D. LASO
THEATER : From Crisis, Truth : Suzanne Wesley's 'Conversations With the Living' shows women dealing with fallout from divorce. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for Valley Life
MUSIC : Lucky Despite Blues : B.B. King feels fortunate to have a wealth of musical friends, some of whom will visit Universal Amphitheater with him. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
DESIGN : Dig the Far-Out Threads : The grunge and '60s styles are back. Vintage stores can make sure you're in step with the old. JULIE RUBIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brimming With Confidence, Modern Woman's Crowning Glory Is to Wear Many Hats JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Forget Sucking in Your Gut, Men: Just Tone Up--or Tone It Down JOHN MORELL
Star Wardrobe : Apparel worn in motion pictures and on television finds new bodies to adorn at It's A Wrap! in Burbank. GERI COOK
Red Ribbons Don't Tie Wearers Into Neat Little Political Packages ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Of a Certain Age : 21 was once a marker for adult indulgences. But tough times have squashed the party mood. KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Young and the Trendy : How can a parent afford to buy for little Jane or John Clotheshorse? Shop sales, shop vintage. ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE : HEAD Beat of a Culture : Members of Valley-based troupe use the traditional art and expression of West Africa to teach about their homeland. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Pasadena Police Cleared in Slaying During Riots EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Dies After Being Stabbed in Carjacking : Crime: Police are seeking leads in the killing of a bank customer who was attacked near an automated teller. Her 13-week-old fetus also died. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Commodities Trader Pleads Guilty to Fraud THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Controversial Owner of Trailer Park Dies FRED ALVAREZ
Police Officers' Perilous Task
Landslide Prevention Is Safer and Cheaper : There are many geologic variables that trigger a slide. Proper planning and analysis are essential. IVAN P. COLBURN, Ivan P. Colburn is a geologist who lectures on geologic hazards at Cal State Fullerton.
CAMARILLO : Citizens Fail to Step Forth for the Fourth MAIA DAVIS
2 Seriously Hurt in Head-On Crash
Obituaries
Obituaries : Alican Hendrix; 3-Year-Old Afflicted With Rare Disease
POLITICIAN WATCH : Travelin' Along
VENTURA : Early Earth Day Salute Planned JEFF McDONALD
BURBANK : Historical Group Rejects City Measure ED BOND
CAMARILLO : District Accepts Hospital Merger MAIA DAVIS
Showing the Occasional Wart : Isn't there room in presidential life for a little public spontaneity?
U.S. Says Commercial Use of El Toro Up to O.C. : Air travel: Clinton Transportation Secretary Pena calls the issue a local one that shouldn't require federal intervention. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
3 Cars at School Are Believed Hit by Gunfire STACY WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Festival Funds Aid Community Projects ROBERT BARKER
Teachers Pact Deadlocked Over Funds STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Bill Would Ease Air Board Change
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Fate of Probation Camps Hinges on Federal Funding
Bang Bang: The Deadliest Game : In latest such accident, 4-year-old shoots his cousin with his father's pistol
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Schools Establish Weapons Hot Line OTTO STRONG
CAMARILLO : City Adds Funds to Purchase Esty Center MAIA DAVIS
Negotiators for Ahmanson Deal Get More Time : Development: The National Park Service is requesting $5,000 a day for lost interest to extend the March 31 deadline. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Drug Overdose Suspected in Death of Man in Custody
Take the Offensive Against Gang Violence : Mayor's race: Our leaders have ceded much of the city to outlaws. Use new and existing laws to crack down on crime. TOM HOUSTON, Tom Houston is the former deputy mayor of Los Angeles.
VENTURA : $33,000 Raised to Keep Library Open PEGGY Y. LEE
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City, School District Join to Fix Up Fields ANNA CEKOLA
Police Officers' Perilous Task
Presidential Oscar
Liberals and Yugoslavia
Talks With Vietnam
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Liberals and Yugoslavia
Liberals and Yugoslavia
Euthanasia
Police Officers' Perilous Task
VAN NUYS : Jury Urges Life in Prison for Man Who Killed Parents
Ranchers Warned of Drug Labs : Crime: Officials alert landowners to signs that methamphetamine production is occurring on their property. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Negotiators for Ahmanson Granted More Time STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling May Lead to Property Tax Increase : Agencies: State Supreme Court refuses to hear a suit challenging the diversion of revenue from special districts. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Worker Injured in Fire and Explosion JANE HULSE
Countywide : When It Comes to Chocolate, They Do JODI WILGOREN
Police Officers' Perilous Task
LOS ANGELES : U.S. OKs $3 Passenger Fee for Airport Projects
SIMI VALLEY : Senior Center to Host Fund-Raisers PHIL SNEIDERMAN
DANA POINT : Green's the Theme of Planet Party
C'mon, Can't You Take a Joke! : Santa Clarita: Prankish city officials stage mock grand opening of proposed Elsmere Canyon dump, featuring a celebrity garbage raffle and a rotten-fruit buffet. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACOIMA : Young Students Honored for Art CARMEN VALENCIA
Second-Graders Face Possible Expulsion BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marital Discord Spills Over Into City Hall : Dispute: Lynwood official will challenge husband's restraining order that bars her from council meetings. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Car
PERSPECTIVE ON GAY RIGHTS : In Real Life, the Funnies Aren't : A comic strip mirrors the consequences that gays and lesbians face when they refuse to be invisible. ROBERT DAWIDOFF, Robert Dawidoff chairs the history program at the Claremont Graduate School. He is co-author, with Michael Nava, of the forthcoming "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America."
The Big Targets for Reform Fall Short as Cost-Cutters : Health care: 'Waste' is negligible; the spiraling rate of spending is the problem, driven by new medical services and an aging population. ROBERT J. SAMUELSON, Robert J. Samuelson writes on economics from Washington.
Paid Guard OKd for State Lawmaker in Southland : Crime: Sen. Teresa Hughes, who fears she could become a victim, will be accompanied by an off-duty LAPD officer while in Los Angeles. Reaction in her district is mixed. CARL INGRAM and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
Police Officers' Perilous Task
1992 Gifts to 5 Supervisors Exceed $7,000 : Government: Board members, considering ban on presents to officials, declare what they received. Riley leads colleagues with $2,775. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Preference for the Better Bosnia : Backers of democratic ideals deserve U.S. favor
SIMI VALLEY : Workshop to Focus on Yard Composting BRENDA DAY
Police Say Gun in Fatal Shooting Was Stolen
Gordon E. Erstad; Pioneer Farmer
Business Leaders Say Economy Is Looking Up : Survey: Responding to a semiannual questionnaire, nearly 60% of companies predict an increase in sales this year. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Is Run Over 4 Times by Own Truck
BREA : Sheltering Artworks on the Go BERT ELJERA
Obituaries : Juan de Borbon; Father of Spain's King Juan Carlos
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 4 Receive Commerce Chamber Awards ROBERT BARKER
There's a Nickname for Those Afraid of a Devil Mascot Dana Parsons
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Saturday Sign-Ups for Youth Soccer
LOS ANGELES : UTLA Backs Gonzalez in School Board Race
Boy Injured by Hit-Run Driver Is Still in Coma : Crime: Doctors fear 11-year-old has permanent brain damage. Police are seeking a dark gray or black 1985 Mazda that may have been the car that hit him. GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Planning Panel OKs Fox Studio Project : Land use: Promise of new jobs tips balance in favor of $200-million expansion. Further approval is needed. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : 2 Men Arrested as Vandalism Suspects CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA
Kaiser Target of One-Day Strike; Talks to Resume SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Empower the People to Be Self-Sufficient : Mayor's race: Low-cost housing, barter markets, ethnic festivals can revitalize the city. ADAM BREGMAN, Adam Bregman is a musician, writer and activist.
PACOIMA : Small Businesses Get Free Advice CARMEN VALENCIA
Motorist in Chase Guilty in Woman's Death THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : Man Pleads Guilty to Slaying at Deli JILL LEOVY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Coastline's High-Tech Mini-Campus Toured DEBRA CANO
VAN NUYS : Gang Member, 18, Convicted in Killing THOM MROZEK
Facing a Rough Ride : New MTA Chief Steps Aboard to Merge Longtime Rival Agencies NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : M. Parish; Lyricist of 'Star Dust,' Other Hits MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prank Darkens Sundial's April Fools' Day Edition SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Sheriff's Deputies Get Medal of Valor FRANK MESSINA
EASTER EVENTS : Celebrating the holiday in secular and religious ways. MARY HELEN BERG
Memorial Pays Tribute to Some Americans That History Overlooked MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gentry Released From Hospital After Heart Surgery GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Needy Get the Break on Students' New Spring Recess BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAGE Grows Over Graffiti Explosion in Southwest Valley : Crime: Several paint-outs have been held since the formation of a community group to battle taggers in affluent neighborhoods. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church's Mall Plan Angers Members : Newbury Park: Some Adventists say proposed development violates their own religious teachings. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Center for Mentally Ill to Fight Eviction ROBERT BARKER
C'mon, Can't You Take a Joke! : CSUN: The April Fools' edition of campus newspaper is held for ransom. 'Don't call police, or we start editing,' the kidnapers warn. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woo Focuses on Economy
SIMI VALLEY : Man Perched on Overpass Arrested PATRICK McCARTNEY
Parent on Patrol to Keep Tabs on Taggers : Woman Who Turned in Son Takes Pride That Her Penance Helps Reduce Graffiti in Lomita RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Filed Against Man Whose Son, 4, Shot Cousin, 3 ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Students Gear Up for Spring 'Odyssey' SHELBY GRAD
Make Repairs or Go to Jail, Landlord Is Told : Courts: Judge gives Huntington Harbour man $11,350 fine, 2 years' probation and 500 hours' community service, orders him to hire contractor to fix apartments. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Offers Homeless a Line on Jobs, Low-Cost Housing TRACEY KAPLAN
COSTA MESA : Residents Ask Help With Drugs, Gangs LYNDA NATALI
Countywide : Man Sentenced in Bank Robbery PATRICK McCARTNEY
Supervisors Approve Housing Development Agreement
Restaurant Bans Smoking in Its Bar Area : Health: Islands in Manhattan Beach may be the first in the Los Angeles area to set such a policy. A government study on the dangers of secondhand smoke influenced the decision. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Transplant Recipient's Work at School Is Best Medicine JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Lord Zuckerman; Scientist, Wartime Adviser to Churchill From Reuters
'Rage, Sorrow' Grip Father, Boyfriend of Slain Woman THUAN LE and BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Safety at ATMs Has Increased, Police Say : Banks: A legislator cites the need for more specific statistics on crime at cash machines. An industry official says the risk is exaggerated. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Edwin H. Wilson; A Founder of American Humanism Movement
Posse Not a School Issue, Parent Says He Was Told : Education: The father of girl who was allegedly forced to have sex with a member of the Lakewood gang contradicts principal's account. SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class Acts Go to Troy Tech : Education: Elite high-school program attracts students who delight in being challenged by complex computer technology. CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : More Seniors Sought for Sharing Homes WILLSON CUMMER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Beach to Close at 10 Each Night GREG HERNANDEZ
SPORTS
Courting Success at Loyola : Saberon Has Yet to Lose With Her Serve-and-Volley Game IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball / Men's Final Four Notes : Kentucky Associated Press
Accardy Quits After 24 Seasons at Northridge JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Now Gets Uniform Coverage
Milinichik Bolts Rams for Chargers, $2.2 Million : NFL: Team's revised offer is better, but it's too late to keep starting right guard in Anaheim. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big-Time Player : Small-Town Swoopes Stays Close to Home, Leads Texas Tech EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belisle Apparently Went Distance, Is Reinstated in L.A. Marathon JEFF MEYERS
CBS' Brown Hopes Opportunities Open for Sportscasters LARRY STEWART
Coaches Close Ranks Over Requirements : College basketball: They say they want to be free to do their jobs, but fear present climate might restrict their methods. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Opens Series With Santa Clara
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
SANTA ANITA : Many Still Wondering if Eliza Is Genuine Risk to Win Derby BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / MEN'S FINAL FOUR NOTES : NORTH CAROLINA : First Things First, Then the Final Four ELLIOTT ALMOND
DODGERS : Braves Pound What Was Left of the Team MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTY NOTES : Ex-Anteater Kronemann Will Join Dukes This Season STEVEN HERBERT
College Basketball / Men's Final Four Notes : North Carolina Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Red Wings Move Into First on Lidstrom's Two Goals From Associated Press
'94 West Regional Tickets Available
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Boutin, Top Trainer From France, Is Seriously Ill BILL CHRISTINE
Milinichik Leaves Rams for Chargers T.J. SIMERS
College Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
River Special Out With Shin Injury BILL CHRISTINE
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR NOTES : An Excluded Hawaii Gets Offensive EARL GUSTKEY
College Basketball / Men's Final Four Notes : Kansas Associated Press
GOLF : Stewart's 70 Leads by One on a Windy Day in New Orleans From Associated Press
Nothing Can Faze Kings These Days LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quance 2nd in National Meet
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Anteaters Sweep Opening-Round Match
Thousand Oaks Comes Up Short, 1-0 : High school softball: Without top hitter Nicole Ochoa who was sick, Lancers fall to Newbury Park. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 2 and Rising : Cal State Northridge Soaring in Softball Rankings After Getting Some Breaks and Making Them Too MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Maintains Its Mastery of CS Northridge : Men's volleyball: Trojans run their series advantage to 25-1 over struggling Matadors with a four-game victory. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
ALL-SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' SOCCER TEAMS : El Toro's Kenyon Is Selected Section's Top Player on Offense KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Johnson Gets More Than His Share of Credit
Prep Softball Roundup
NBA ROUNDUP : Hornets and Mourning Find Magic Isn't Same Without O'Neal From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : For Capriati, Sanchez Vicario, Double Duty Poses No Trouble From Associated Press
DIGEST : Crescenta Valley's Jacobsen Named to All-Section Team
Keeping Tabs DANA HADDAD
PREP ROUNDUP : Sonora's Castro Sets School Discus Mark
Baseball Roundup
Out of the Doghouse : Piniella Goes From Steinbrenner, Schott to Hapless Mariners BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : DesRoches Gets Record Sixth Save as Cypress Defeats Orange Coast
Loyola Gets Jump on Notre Dame KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Po Will Play for Strings in TeamTennis STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muff to Return to His Job as Coach of Crespi Boys' Basketball Team JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley's Hugelshofer Shuts Down Loara MARTIN HENDERSON
County Notes
Dean Among 3 Area Basketball Players Honored
Krause Resigns as El Toro Soccer Coach : High schools: He guided girls' teams to three playoff appearances in his four seasons with Chargers. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Has the Look : Polonia Says He's Ready for a Season of Superstardom BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volleyball Roundup
Crucial Series Awaits Toro Baseball Team
Horse Is Electrocuted at Pimlico From Washington Post
Webb Named to Replace Keller as Basketball Coach at Alemany JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : O'Sullivan Ties School Record With 11th Homer in Master's Win
His Day on Court : UCI's Tontz Surprises Opponents, and Himself, By Elevating His Game to a Higher Level DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Esperanza Does Just Enough to Win CHRIS FOSTER
The Littlest Wildcat Grew Up This Year MIKE DOWNEY
Kulwicki Presumed to Be Dead : Auto racing: Private plane with five aboard crashes in field in Tennessee en route to a weekend stock car race. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Laguna Beach Upsets Trabuco Hills
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Pitzak, Esperanza Still Dominate League MIKE REILLEY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / MEN'S FINAL FOUR NOTES : MICHIGAN : Pitino: Fisher Has 'Patience of a Saint' MIKE DOWNEY
Freeway Detour for Dodgers : Baseball: With opener in Miami on Monday, annual series against Angels is shortened to games tonight and Saturday. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Someone's Wondering Why Dean's Dome Has Few Flakes MAL FLORENCE
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : Valenzuela Has His First Bad Outing Associated Press
GOLF SENIOR TOUR : Snake, Aches Don't Keep Them From 66 DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / MEN'S FINAL FOUR NOTES : KENTUCKY : Wishing and Wishing and Wishing MIKE DOWNEY
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / MEN'S FINAL FOUR NOTES : KANSAS : Richey Tends to Get All the Breaks MIKE DOWNEY
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Dolphins Get Fryar for Patriot Draft Picks From Staff and Wire Reports
Biaggi Finally Has a Steady Job With Lions : Baseball: A string of injuries and academic problems had limited the catcher's playing time, but he has played in 31 of 32 games and done well for Loyola this season. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Irvine-Based Aerotest Hints It May Seek Better Out-of-State Incentives : Aviation: The company says government hasn't been supportive enough of plan to expand in Mojave. Officials deny the allegation. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workplace Drug Testing on the Rise : Hiring: Employees screened at 85% of major companies, compared to 75% a year ago and 22% in 1987, according to poll. From Reuters
New AST-Tandy PC Can Be Run by Keyboard or Electronic Pen : Technology: Portable machine, to be made by unit of Tandy in a joint venture, will sell for $2,895 to $3,295. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Networks Can Enter Rerun Market JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Making Work Less Back-Breaking Reuters
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ICN Pharmaceuticals Reports $65-Million Loss for Year : Earnings: Company's sales rose to $551.8 million but a subsidiary, ICN Biomedicals, had to take a $73-million accounting charge. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
T-Bond Yield Nears 7%; Dollar Falls : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
BANKING : Legal Fees Still Adding to Taxpayer Pain From Lincoln Savings Fiasco James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Market Briefs TOM PETRUNO
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Manufacturing Slows, Jobless Claims Rise : Economy: Pace of growth slackens after year-end spurt, several reports show. From Times Wire Services
Mogul Reportedly Backing Away From PentAmerica ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKesson Corp. to Put a Portion of Its Armor All Products Stock on the Market
With Environmentalists and the Lumber Industry at Loggerheads, Companies Shift Focus Overseas as the . . . : Timber War Branches Out MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Market Briefs TOM PETRUNO
Shearson Lehman Settles Insider Trading Lawsuits : Securities: Two companies went to court after former Shearson employee Dennis Levine admitted guilt. From Bloomberg Business News
Car Dealers Riled Over Repair-Cost Data DENISE GELLENE
Continuing Divestiture, Irvine Co. Puts Newport Boat Slips, Parcel on the Block TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California Dental Appoints New Vice President
California Loses Bid for Intel Factory : Manufacturing: The No. 1 chip vendor picks New Mexico for a $1-billion plant. California and Texas had been contenders. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPUTERS : IBM Begins Cutting 10,000 Jobs in Europe : Technology: Four factories are told that they must improve performance during the next year. From Associated Press
2 Insurance Firms Accused of 'Redlining' : Reforms: Farmers and State Farm 'do not serve the low-income and minority areas of Los Angeles,' Commissioner John Garamendi tells a House subcommittee. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arms Control : There's a Growing Attraction to Metal Detectors DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Esprit Principals Say They Plan to Countersue : Retail: A minority owner has accused the clothing company of illegally diverting profit and assets overseas. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobless Report Jitters Send Mixed Signals : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
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