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What happened on April 09, 1993
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Conservatives Strain GOP, Chamber of Commerce Ties JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Block Challenges Critical Report on Malibu Ranch Raid DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gray Gets Respect : The President, a Premature and Unabashed Silver Fox, Creates 'Positive Image Consciousness' CRAIG FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Ins and Outs of Cowboy Boots: Don't Get Tucked In by Fads JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Charged in German Tourist's Slaying in Miami : Crime: Woman was killed during a robbery as her children and mother watched. Both suspects were already in custody on unrelated robbery counts. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : Killings Won't Deter U.N., Its Chief Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Chronicle Of The Passing Scene SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE CHOCOLATIERS : The art of candy making by small entrepreneurs is melting into fewer hands--and Easter is their prime sales time. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even the Stodgy Are Enlivened With Suspenders Animation JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Walking the Bar a la Woodard : The Burbank saxophonist finds jazz 'something spiritual, a part of me that I would never be able to stop doing.' ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for The Times
NAACP Likely to Pick New Leader Today : Civil rights: The group is seeking to rejuvenate itself after period of decline. Three finalists are listed. Jackson had faced strong opposition. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : NORTHERN IRELAND : Meeting With IRA Called 'Pointless' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Brown Grants Funds for Legislative Analyst Office : Budget: Speaker quietly approves Assembly's half of the fiscal advisory agency's $3.4-million cost. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Equipment Problems Hinder Shuttle's Ozone Research Associated Press
Not in His Heart, It's in His Budget Associated Press
U.S. Offers Palestinians Inducements to Talk NORMAN KEMPSTER and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Feinstein Learns the Life of a Rookie GLENN F. BUNTING
NASA Asks Small Increase for '94, Promises Austerity : Space: Agency drops work on new launch vehicle, defers dreams of putting astronauts on moon and Mars, trims space shuttle budget. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Style Is Not Just a Size: Looking and Feeling Great in the Body You Have" MARIA D. LASO
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction JOHN MORELL
Thieves Get $190 at Vatican Reuters
Survey Finds Public Highly Insecure About Health Care : Medicine: About 2.7 million in state will spend 10% or more of their incomes on medical services not covered by insurance, report indicates. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Fails to Weaken Sanctions Times Staff Writer
Funds Slated for State Immigrant Programs : Social services: Clinton appeases lawmakers, proposes $646 million for California to ease burden. GLENN F. BUNTING and JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vintage Revamped ROSE APODACA
Japan Set to Help Russia Despite Island Dispute JOHN M. BRODER and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Negative Report Issued on State's Math Students HOWARD LIBIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Sanctions Against Libya Continued From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clothes Master : Anita Nelson is second to none when it comes to sniffing out inexpensive clothing, mending them and cleaning them. She has to be. She's got 10 kids. MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Veritable Love (and Gab) Fest for Ivana DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All the Brightest Stars Were on the Ceiling BILL HIGGINS
Rivlin, Blinder, Cutter: Their Clout in Mapping Economic Policy Grows : White House: These 3 presidential deputies toil mostly behind the scenes. But they are taking a more active role in budget and planning matters. MICHAEL ROSS and JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Molestation Linked to Slayings of 2 Boys Associated Press
O.C. to Move Quickly if Verdict Sparks Violence : King trial: Police and fire officials are making contingency plans to handle any trouble here or in L.A. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Gains Seen in Nation's Schools : Education: Ten years after critical study found U.S. system 'at risk,' its authors reunite in Berkeley to focus on need for additional reforms. Some see bright spots. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Rising Health Costs May Erase Cuts in Deficit DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tours Pentagon; Joint Chiefs Brief Him : Military: President continues effort to boost image with the military. He suggests defense cuts will bottom out after those proposed in 1994 budget. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslavia Told to Prevent Genocide : World Court: But the justices stop short of actually accusing Serbia and Montenegro of mass crimes in Bosnia. TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Fall Ill in Milwaukee; Residents Urged to Boil Water From Associated Press
Urban League's Leader Awarded Its Highest Honor JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evidence of ADL Spy Operation Seized by Police RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDDLE EAST : Kuwait Prepares to Receive Bush the Liberator : The man who forged the 32-nation military force that freed the emirate can expect the ego boost of his post-presidential lifetime. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Prosecutions Seen in Iraq Export Case : Probe: The Justice Department gives no reason for decision not to bring charges. Sources say FBI found no intent to obstruct House inquiry. DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Springtime Brings Out Hattitudes of the Past ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Haze From the Past : Mel Bloom's play 'Final Reunion' deals with the feelings of four men who participate in a fatal fraternity prank. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for Valley Life
A Pajama Party for Risers and Shiners ROSE APODACA
Police Arrest Husband in Death of Wife at O.C. Motel GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court OKs German Crews for NATO Missions : Bosnia: The alliance announces it will begin enforcing the 'no-fly' zone next week. TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Arrives in China Reuters
Russians Try to Clean Up Radiation From Atomic Accident From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : A Dark Side of Europe's Cultural Hub : While one face of Antwerp is a wide-open, cosmopolitan stew of nationalities, the other is a center of ethnic and linguistic intolerance. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pioneering Singer Marian Anderson Dies : Music: The black contralto overcame prejudice to gain wide acclaim for her rich voice. BURT A. FOLKART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree to Truce in Fight Over Karabakh Reuters
To Save Her Child, Muslim Flees a Feared Slaughter : Bosnia: Serbs 'are killing us,' mother says after harrowing evacuation. But thousands are left behind. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Crisis Echoed in Hinterland : Russia: President acts to rescue a regional president involved in tussle like Moscow's. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : U.S.-Pakistani Ties Unravel Over A-Arms, Terrorism Issue BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Couple, Son Plead Guilty to Food Stamp Fraud DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Cancels Plans to Test AIDS Vaccine Associated Press
2 Sides Clash in Closing Remarks for King Case : Trial: Prosecutor says officers' actions show intent to deprive victim of civil rights. Defense begins counterattack. JIM NEWTON and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reno Urges Police to Help in Rehabilitation of Some Criminals RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colorful Tennis Togs in Sets That Match Serve Well for Games JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FDA Imposes Tough Labeling Rules on Contraceptive Firms From Associated Press
O.C. Case Could Alter Concept of California Split LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Budget Seeks $1.5 Trillion : Spending: President's plan exceeds Congress' new caps on outlays, likely forcing a battle over his domestic programs. Further defense cuts are not on the table. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tornado Tears Into Louisiana Island Town; School Collapse Kills Three From Associated Press
2 Lawmakers Urge Babbitt to Review Contract for Yosemite Concessions MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Looks Into the Female Spirit : 'Kore Intent' brings together the diverse works of four San Fernando Valley artists. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
Under Fire, Rabin Rejects Tougher Steps : Israel: Opposition says his policies are so soft that they encouraged recent Palestinian attacks. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Green Factory : La Pergola's owner grows his own vegetables and flowers in 3 plots within walking distance of the Sherman Oaks restaurant. JUDITH SIMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Judith Sims holds a certificate in horticulture from UCLA Extension.
Pets on Patient Rounds : The medical community is catching on to what many people have always known: Animals are good for us. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammer writes regularly for The Times.
Healthy Environments : A design and consulting service concentrates on introducing people to a holistic way of life. ROBIN MAY OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robin May Olson is a North Hills writer. and
U.N. Panel Critical of Quebec Law Reuters
Jack of All Trades : Chamber jazz proponent Ira Stein writes music, plays piano and serves as booking agent for his trio, which will perform at CSUN on Thursday. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Don Heckman writes regularly about music for The Times.
RESTAURANT REVIEW : The Czar Treatment : Glittery, lavish Arbat resembles a Russian Las Vegas. The quantity of the food is show-stopping. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She's the Mayor That L.A. Needs RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lingerie Lays the Foundation for a Good Relationship With Your Clothes BARBARA DENATALE
BOOK REVIEW : Going Where the Ancient and the Modern Meet : RIVER IN THE DESERT: Modern Travels in Ancient Egypt by Paul William Roberts ; Random House; $25, 394 pages CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Street Skating . . . in Graphic Detail WILLIAM KISSEL
Stretch, Fold and Flatten : Part of you thinks headwear is only for golfers, farmers and royalty. But here you are in a Sherman Oaks hat-making class. VALERIE J. NELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spring Chics : The season of renewal is the perfect time to pluck some fresh blooms for kids' closets. And crisp solids for boys ad florals for girls are just the crop for the young and the best dressed. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dressing With Attitude : Skateboarders' garb must be very loose to allow for tricks WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garden Party : A 3-day fete marks Rick Nelson's career, featuring music, memorabilia and a bus tour of his life's landmarks. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times.
Steeling the Show : John Gilbert Luebtow's latest pieces are a jarring departure in style and medium from his usual lyrical glass works. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
On the Money BETTY GOODWIN
Sucked Into a Scandal : Culture: Hoover Europe's plan to ignite sales by offering free airline tickets was too successful. The result was Hoovergate. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Comedy on Target : Acme players have a sometimes surrealistic approach. Two groups of performers both provide their share of hilarious sketches. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tracking China : Simi Valley firm with access to 17,000 patterns helps find replacement pieces for prized place settings. GERI COOK
SPORTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Baerga's Homers: Historic From Associated Press
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Romero Brothers Don't Want Others to Cool Dixieland Heat BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Hal Morris Out 8 to 10 Weeks Associated Press
1992-93 / The Times' All-Valley Boys' Basketball Team : It Pains Him Even More Not to Play : Sore Knees and All, Notre Dame's Monte Marcaccini Has Season to Remember JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1992-93 / The Times' All-Valley Boys' Basketball Team
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
TV-Radio From Staff and Wire Reports
Braves Take Their Breaks : Baseball: Dodgers can't take advantage of a struggling Glavine, 6-1. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Except for Goalie, Ranger Collapse Is Total JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : Knight Should Have Taken Time Out to Honor Wooden BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pitchers Get Battered as Expos Win, 14-11 From Associated Press
His Patience Is Virtue Here JIM MURRAY
Herricanes Advance to Quarterfinals
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Clippers Falling in More Ways Than One : Pro basketball: They lose, 112-108, to the Spurs, and cannot improve on previous season for first time in six years. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Yzerman Gets Five Points to Lead Red Wings From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Tu Reaches Junior Tennis Final
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
6-Foot-11 Center Commits to Play for CS Northridge
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Principals Alerted to Possibility of Unrest CHRIS FOSTER
NBA ROUNDUP : It's a Record-Setting Three-Point Spree for Shaw From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
COACH OF THE YEAR : Smith Bright by Dawn's Early Light KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1992-93 / The Times' All-Valley Girls' Basketball Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Couch Feels Comfortable With Success STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV-Radio From Staff and Wire Reports
9-Inning Win Gives Simi Valley Upper Deck Title VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Moves Within Reach of Courier's No. 1 Ranking From Associated Press
McDaniel Coming On Strong for the Celtics MICHAEL ARACE, HARTFORD COURANT
Brooklyn Records a Victory Associated Press
Former Calgary Flame Scout Is Hired by Mighty Ducks ROBYN NORWOOD
Getting Technical About It MIKE DOWNEY
Inspired Nicklaus Plays as if He's 46 : Golf: At 53, he shoots a five-under-par 67 to share lead with four others. Kite plays through back pain and shoots 73. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Houston Hires Brooks to Replace Pat Foster From Staff and Wire Reports
Charger Lineman Meets With Knox T.J. SIMERS
PREP ROUNDUP : Fountain Valley Stays Unbeaten in Tournament
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Betzsold's RBI Double in Eighth Helps Titans Beat UNLV, End Two-Game Skid
Corona Chick Retired Because of Leg Injury STEVE ANDERSEN
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Worrell on 15-Day Disabled List MARYANN HUDSON
1992-93 / The Times' All-Ventura County Boys' Basketball Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Bradshaw Makes Most of Personnel VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Century's Reimers Balances Baseball and Other Pursuits : Preps: In classroom, on field or with paintbrush in hand, senior gives his all. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : There's No Stopping El Camino in Tennis IRENE GARCIA
Robitaille Wings It as Kings Beat Sharks LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1992-93 / The Times' All-Ventura County Boys' Basketball Team
Area Track Teams to Compete in Arcadia
FISHING / DAN STANTON : Seabass Run Keeps Area Anglers Busy DAN STANTON
Lin and Weiner Keep Winning in Miami Tennis From Associated Press
1992-93 / The Times' All-Valley Boys' Basketball Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Graber Sets Trap, Lands League Title PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1992-93 / The Times' All-Ventura County Boys' Basketball Team : Grand Deeds by a Humble Player : Thousand Oaks Forward Paul Foster Just Performs and Leaves Talk to Others JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Kentucky Coach Hopes to Get in Final Word With Artesia High Player JEFF FELLENZER
Redondo, West Players Honored MITCH POLIN
Three-Pointers at End Too Much for Lakers HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Webber Will Live to Call More Timeouts
Making the Most of an Opportunity : College baseball: Dominguez Hills' Woinarowicz started as the bullpen catcher and became the team's batting leader. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1992-93 / The Times' All-Ventura County Girls' Basketball Team
Unleashing a Prodigious Talent : Thousand Oaks' Marion Jones Nearly Matches Track Feats on Basketball Court KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Dietrich Loses No-Hitter in Ninth, Rancho Santiago Advances to Final
Sharks Will Soon Seem Familiar MIKE PENNER
1992-93 / The Times' All-Valley Girls' Basketball Team
Slip Sliding Away : Clinic Teaches Players How to Get Down and Dirty KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Toro Selected in Pro Soccer Draft STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilkerson's Move to Rugby Painful, but It Paid Off : Amateur sports: Former Mater Dei, Saddleback linebacker finds new pastime more rewarding than football. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL / CHANNEL COAST TOURNAMENT : Even Oxnard's 3-1 Defeat Is Eventful FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanderson Had the Right Resume for This Job : Baseball: At 36, the right-handed pitcher went job-hunting and landed a spot in the Angels' rotation. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Pierce's Xanthos Leaves Hospital to Help Tennis Team Win 25th in Row
Irvine Lets Title Slip Away : Upper Deck: Simi Valley rallies to win championship game, 7-6, in nine innings. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Radio Stations to Broadcast Angel Games in Spanish
1992-93 / The Times' All-Valley Girls' Basketball Team : She Carries on a Family Tradition : Like Her Parents, Siblings, Kennedy's Shaneya Harris Pursues Lofty Goals KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
L.A. Sheriff Counters D.A. on Fatal Raid : Investigations: Sherman Block says the agencies in the drug case acted 'in good faith' when they descended on the Scott ranch. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Sherwood, Noted Arts Patron, Dies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$15,000 Offered in Slaying of Torrance Mall Employee : Crime: Police, who may beef up security at Del Amo Fashion Center, say they had considered adding officers before last month's shooting. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Disney Doles Out $300,000 to Charities TERRY SPENCER
NEWPORT BEACH : Residents See Red as Water Gets Rusty BOB ELSTON
Reaction Mixed to Gift for UCI Chancellor's Residence PHUONG LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uneasy Schools : Some Campuses Prepare for Verdicts in King Case; Others Are Unaware of District's Plan SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Ideas Sought for Public Art Funds
D.A. Says Oxnard Now Abiding by Open-Meetings Law GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Ethnic Politicking': Cool It, Please
SHERMAN OAKS : Condo, Apartment Curbs Not Renewed AARON CURTISS
Lancaster Is Ranked 1st for Business : Economy: A magazine cites the city's low land prices and per-job incentives. Santa Clarita places second. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Use Talk, Not Dogs MARSHA BURGER, a Yorba Linda mother of two high school-aged children, commented on a Huntington Beach school district proposal to use drug-sniffing dogs. She told The Times:
Southland Heeds the Call of Spring ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marital Fraud Verdict Threatens to Disbar the Bartender Dana Parsons
OJAI : Private-Label Wine Promotes Festival JEFF McDONALD
MOORPARK : Council Opposes Concert Fund-Raiser JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Anti-Weapons Message Pushed
Wilson Gives Business Owners Safety Pledge DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Shooting JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Bergeson Backed for State Schools Post ROBERT BARKER
U.S. Prepares to Pass the Torch in Somalia : After a generally successful relief effort, U.N. will take over
BURBANK : Concerns Voiced Over Street Project ED BOND
SAN FERNANDO : Restriction Urged for New Churches CARMEN VALENCIA
Obituaries
SAN CLEMENTE : Recall Drive Against 4 to Begin Monday ANNA CEKOLA
Effort to Scrap Year-Round L.A. Schools Schedule Fails HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : City Manager Matz Resigns for New Job WILLSON CUMMER
Partners Try to Resolve Ahmanson Deal Snags DARYL KELLEY and CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : Council Told It Can Delay Election in Emergency
Business Ills Blamed on City Government : Commerce: L.A. lawmakers hear Valley executives complain about the perils of the permit process and administrators' attitudes. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Official to Take Job in Riverside County JAMES MAIELLA JR.
2nd Amendment and Guns
A Campaign of Change
Free-Trade Pact
Gray Davis
Higher Education Funding Crisis
Honey Subsidies
Inglewood Mayor Tells of Faith in Justice System
Gray Davis
Free-Trade Pact
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Incumbent Picus Gains Ground in Fund-Raising Race JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sea Change for Servicewomen--Combat : Navy: Full integration is fair and can be accomplished swiftly, without sacrificing force readiness and competence. BARBARA SPYRIDON POPE and RICHARD L. ARMITAGE, Barbara Spyridon Pope is former assistant secretary of the Navy; she was chairman of the standing committee. Richard L. Armitage, a committee member, was assistant secretary of Defense. and
LOS ANGELES : AIDS Project L.A. Opens 8-Unit Housing Complex
$5.8 Million Proposed for Projects : Budget: Clinton suggests spending for harbor and flood projects but not for purchases in Channel Islands park. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Woman Attacked, Stabbed While Walking Her Dog
OXNARD : Man Faces Trial in Fatal Car Crash GARY GORMAN
When Abortion Protests Turn Terrorist : New laws seek to curb picketing aimed at individual homes
Task Force Alleges Misuse of L.A. School Transfer Rules : Education: A report advises administrators and faculty to do more to resolve a student's problems before sending the youth to another campus. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : New Indian Center to Be Discussed MYRON LEVIN
LOS ANGELES : Street Vendor Shot to Death by Youths in Robbery
ALHAMBRA : Suspect Sought in Fatal Carjacking Try
PERSPECTIVE ON AMERICAN INDIANS : Heed the Drums for Radical Reform : A dynamic new course needs to be charted in federal Indian policy, with some bold experimentation . BILL RICHARDSON, Rep. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.) is chairman of the House subcommittee on Native American affairs.
County Unveils Measures to Keep Order : Emergencies: Officials say they do not expect trouble. Strategy includes reviving trauma hospital system. HECTOR TOBAR and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FULLERTON : Man Sentenced in Toxic Dumping Case LILY DIZON
Honey Subsidies
2nd Amendment and Guns
Police Agencies Rehearse Riot Response Plans : King case: Authorities vow to back up one another if disturbances occur. Some area gun shops report brisk sales. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan Has Big Lead in Campaign Financing RICH CONNELL and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Dies of Injuries Suffered in Bar Fight
A Rebirth for School : Education: For her work in turning around Las Lomas Elementary in La Habra, Mary Jo Anderson is honored as Principal of the Year. MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / L.A. SCHOOL BOARD : Korenstein, Brent Move to Forefront in Battle for Funds HENRY CHU and DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hotel at Van Nuys Airport Asks L.A. for Relief on Rent HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Man Held in Fatal Shooting at Club GREG HERNANDEZ
OJAI : Man Drowns in Ventura River PATRICK McCARTNEY
End All Campaign Contributions : Mayor's race: They are the root of all political evil and limit our choice of candidates. PHILIP R. ASHAMALLAH, Philip R. Ashamallah is an engineer and composer-songwriter.
Wake Up and Smell the Fumes, L.A. : Mayor's race: Let's renew our streets as a symbol of our equality and mutual ownership. RANDY PAVELKO, Randy Pavelko worked for a stockbrokerage and as a cook, fisherman and tire maker before he became a cab driver in the San Fernando Valley.
Cancellation Spurs Call for New Riot Insurance Program ELSTON CARR
LOS ANGELES : Candelight Vigil Protests Killing of Man by Officers
Driver Spots $8,000 on Freeway, Tells CHP : Traffic: La Palma man sees bag, goes home and calls authorities. The cash and checks are apparently from store robbery. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Higher Education Funding Crisis
LOS ANGELES : Man Pleads Guilty to Murder at Restaurant
12 Years of Racing at a Walk Ends for Flores : Politics: Trying to hang on to her 15th District seat, the councilwoman faces complaints that she neglected the home turf to run for higher offices. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Import Trash Causes Stink on Panel : Landfills: Waste Commission deadlocks on proposal to raise $520 million by charging stiff fees for accepting out-of-county garbage at county landfills. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : IRS Agents Arrest Income Tax Preparer JEFF MEYERS
VENTURA : $450,000 Claim Filed in Mudslide Death TINA DAUNT
OXNARD : Parents Divided Over Year-Round Schedule CARLOS V. LOZANO
Plan Approved to Shut Traffic Lanes
OXNARD : Landfill Lawsuits Placed on Hold FRED ALVAREZ
Hold 'Em or Fold? : Ventura: The City Council must decide whether a poker club will stay open if its ailing owner dies. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Candidate Falsely Claimed Citizenship : Raymond J. Magana listed a U.S. birthplace on a document but says he found later he was born in Mexico. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Denny Pretrial Action Brings Another Delay : Court: Judge postpones hearing on defense motion alleging discriminatory prosecution. Attorney contrasts beating charges to those in King case. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Practicing Their Beliefs : Family Medicine Offers Less Pay and Prestige, but Some Harbor-UCLA Residents See Other Rewards DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POMONA : Man to Stand Trial in Brother's Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ANAHEIM : Court Tells Bus Line to Suspend Service STACY WONG
Court Upholds Santa Ana Camping Ban : Lawsuit: Opponents argued that ordinance makes homelessness a crime. Other cities with similar laws watched case closely. JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENVIRONMENTAL ART : Pretty landscapes are fine, but there's more to nature. MARY HELEN BERG
NEWPORT BEACH : Surfriders Agitate by Talking Trash LYNDA NATALI
D.A. Wants Boy, 16, Tried as Adult in Girl's Slaying : Crime: If he were to be convicted in Superior Court, the youth could receive a 30-year prison term. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korenstein Loses Bid for Traditional School Plan : Education: Board President Leticia Quezada calls for 'a menu' of options for members to consider before changing year-round schedule. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower High Cancels Classes After Fight
County Is Last, Best Hope for Bolsa Chica Restoration : Environment: Its expertise in other wetlands projects and grasp of regional needs should encourage community leaders. PETER GREEN, Peter Green, who teaches ecology at Golden West College, is a former Huntington Beach city councilman and a past president of Amigos de Bolsa Chica.
PORTER RANCH : Accord Reached on Expansion Plans AARON CURTISS
Findings of Gender Equity Study at UCI Medical School Mixed LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : A Showcase of Culture and Identity ANDREA HEIMAN
Youth Guilty of Murder in Woman's Death : Crime: Edel Gonzalez, 18, of Westminster is likely to face life imprisonment for his role in a carjacking attempt that turned fatal. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sisters Donate $5,000 Under Terms of Slum Conviction ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Switch to One-Check Welfare Plan Considered : Aid: County proposal would save about $1.1 million annually. Some activists say the change would bring hardship, while others say it would benefit recipients. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Registration for Kindergarten to Start JON NALICK
Clinton Budget Does Not Include Funds for Santa Monicas : Parklands: The proposed spending plan contains no money for National Park Service land acquisitions in the state. Area officials call the news disappointing. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : City Says WHOA to Tire Shop Plan ANNA CEKOLA
ACLU Sues Conejo Valley School Board Over Sex Pamphlet BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Fish, Game Panel May Fund Prosecutor JANE HULSE
Store Owner Sued Over Replica Guns : Tarzana: The look-alike models can be legally sold only for specific purposes. Authorities say use appears to be widespread among students. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Question Suspected Tagger, 17
PACOIMA : Woman Killed, Husband Injured ALICIA DI RADO
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BUSINESS
Clinton Proposes Limit on Executive Pay Deduction DAVID S. HILZENRATH, THE WASHINGTON POST
Microsoft's FoxPro 2.5 Is Fast and Easy to Use RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bonds Stage Rally; Dow Edges Down : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
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Energy, Egg Costs Push Wholesale Prices Up 0.4% : Economy: Analysts say the March report shows that inflation is not in danger of running out of control. From Times Wire Services
Car Rental Rates Don't Always 'Ad' Up DENISE GELLENE
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Retailers Report Disappointing March Sales Results From Associated Press
Taxes Take Their Toll on La Toya Times Wire Services
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Small Business Susan Christian, Times staff writer
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bonds Stage Rally; Dow Edges Down : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Putting Ads for Car Leases Into Sharper Focus From Associated Press
SMALL BUSINESS : 20 Local Executives Hold First of Monthly Sessions With Wieder Susan Christian, Times staff writer
As Clinton Moves, Some Stock Pros See Bear's Shadow TOM PETRUNO
Toshiba America Sacks 50 Engineers at San Jose Plant in Retrenchment : Computers: Irvine subsidiary of Toshiba Corp. will shift development of 3.5 hard disk drive to Japan to save money. JAMES M. GOMEZ and DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rice Steps Aside in Teledyne Action : Aerospace: Former Air Force secretary won't take a direct role in fighting possible debarment of the company's Relays unit. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Awaiting King Verdict : Potential for Trouble Stirs Visitor Anxiety JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koll Co. Will Offer Corporate Clients : Real Estate Advisory, Consulting Services
Garamendi Unveils Revised Executive Life Plan : Insurance: He outlines a rehabilitation proposal. But legal opponents threaten to defeat it again. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowner Groups Face Tax Liability : Taxes: An IRS battle in San Diego could result in hefty back-tax payments for such associations across the nation. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing It for You : HomeBase Hopes to Build New Name in Installations CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Business Susan Christian, Times staff writer
Community Psychiatric Centers Reports Loss : Health care: The Laguna Hills-based hospital chain is also preparing to close or sell some of its facilities and cut its work force. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntway Loss Figure Increases Sharply; Manufacturer Plans Debt Restructuring DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wake-Up Call : Baby Bells Get Cracking in the Information Revolution CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clash of the Hollywood Titans : Entertainment: Talent agency ICM takes on archrival CAA in a dispute over the latter's consulting deal with the French bank that owns MGM. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mobil Acquires Off-Shore Crude Oil Facility : Energy: Arco also transfers interest in related barge-loading operation off Santa Barbara coast; production hike planned. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
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Walter Trout Lands U.S. Recording Contract MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Museum Loses Another Curator : Art: Judi Freeman becomes the sixth one to resign from the embattled museum in the past few months. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Patterson Blows the Horn of Women Musicians : Jazz: The saxophonist, who fronts a quintet this weekend at Maxwell's, has played a large part in changing people's attitudes toward female performers. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
People Watch SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
UCLA Sets Screenings of Student Works
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Pop Album Chart : Cool J Opens Strong but Needs a Boost DENNIS HUNT
MOMA Creates New Position ESTHER IVEREM, NEWSDAY
National Video Rentals : Widescreen 'Mohicans' Still No. 1 DENNIS HUNT
'Morning's at Seven' to Open SCR's 30th Season in September
ART REVIEW : Dreams of Escape That Swing From One Extreme to Another SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plans Eased for Limits on News Helicopters After King Verdicts KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Playing Homage : David Benoit Plans to Open His Coach House Show With a Song Bill Evans Composed for His Own Son BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Little Murders': Feiffer's Future M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : 'Hay Fever's' Dramatic Cure JAN HERMAN
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MUSIC REVIEW : TASHI Marks 20th Anniversary HERBERT GLASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Three Classics for Easter, Passover BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KCOP to Give Dornan Chance to Rebut Bill Press : Politics: Press belittled Dornan's presidential aspirations. News director Jeff Wald will let him appear 'out of the spirit of fairness.' STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Powerfully Complex 'Boy's Life' : This Boy Is Taking His Acting Life Very Seriously ROBIN RAUZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kovitz's 'Grizly Cargo' a Literary, Musical Cornucopia RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bodies, Rest & Motion' a Sweet, Goofy Portrait of Human Flux : This brainy tale depicts four 'in-betweeners' in their late 20s, caught between dissolving illusions and elusive possibilities. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Three Semi-Cheers for 'Cheerleading- Murdering Mom' HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : A Powerfully Complex 'Boy's Life' : Told with remarkable sensitivity, this story of one particular and painful coming of age manages to touch us all. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
46 Minutes That Shook the Pop World ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
TV REVIEW : Animated Jonny Returns in 'Golden Quest' CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Martial Arts Period Epics Tell a Tale of Two Chinas : Rousing 'Once Upon a Time in China' and its sequel, 'The Last Action Hero,' raise issues of national sovereignty and cultural identity. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television : People Watch SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : Substance of Light, Minimalism at ACE WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Barry Harris Serving Up a Heavy Dose of Be-Bop ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Clothes, Cosmetics, Capellini and 'Dolce Vita' Spirit at Fred Segal MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Resurgence of Interest in Films of Brandon Lee DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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