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What happened on April 12, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
JAZZ REVIEW : Ann Patterson: A Triple Treat on Sax BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stage BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
L.A. Festival Unveils Logo
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Do Causes and Oscars Mix?
Do Causes and Oscars Mix?
Do Causes and Oscars Mix?
Do Causes and Oscars Mix?
Dueling Fests--Cajun, Folk Shows Pick the Same Date RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Film-Business Clarity
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Film-Business Clarity
O.C. JAZZ REVIEW : Jason Shares Her Horn of Plenty BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Unity' Angels Don't Reflect the Real L.A. JUDITH F. BACA and FATHER RICHARD ESTRADA, Baca is artistic director of the Social and Public Art Resource Center in Venice. Estrada is director of Jovenes Inc., an L.A. organization that aids homeless immigrant youths. They wrote this article as representatives of the Unity Coalition. and
COMEDY REVIEW : Poundstone Shines as Usual; It's Audience That's a Drag RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEWS : Martirano Works at Barnsdall Park TIMOTHY MANGAN
MUSIC REVIEWS : Fiery Arden Trio at Schoenberg Hall HERBERT GLASS
THEATER REVIEW : A Gleefully Frivolous Revival of Noel Coward's 'Hay Fever' SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Smells Like Rock's Future : In a benefit concert, Nirvana offers challenging new songs suggesting they may remain one of rock's most influential '90s bands. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEWS : Cellist Barta Plays Dvorak DANIEL CARIAGA DANIEL CARIAGA..BD: TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Of Trust, Manners and How Hollywood Works CHARLTON HESTON, Heston has been a stage, screen and television actor and director for four decades. He received the Academy Award for best actor in 1959 for "Ben-Hur" and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1977. and
Do Causes and Oscars Mix?
DANCE REVIEW : Cerritos 'Velveteen Rabbit' Finds Its Limits IRENE OPPENHEIM
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : A Giddy Revival of 'Hay Fever' at SCR : This 1925 cream puff must be taken for what it is--pure fantasy. But it's a great fun fantasy. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
After 6 Months, Shapiro Assesses LACMA's Future : Art: County Museum director has faced a host of budgetary challenges, staff defections and criticism of his management, but he remains optimistic. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rare Clips at Silent Society Anniversary
ART REVIEW : 'Elephant,' 'Sleeping Beauties': African Riches at UCLA WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Hawks' 'His Girl Friday' Still a Hit Any Day KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letterman's CBS Hope : Will the Affiliates Buy His New Show or Just Rerun 'Golden Girls'? JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Sparkling Water Joins Wood, Smoke at Bogart's MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Hey, Howard--I'm Supposed to Be Biased! BILL PRESS, Commentator Press was elected this month to head the California Democratic Party. and
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Superchunk Tops a Lollapalooza of a Club Show STEVE HOCHMAN
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
FRANCES L. TELLER, National Board member, National Council of Jewish Women Compiled for The Times by Danica Kirka
Drug Raid at Scott Ranch
CHARLES STEVENS; Junior, Lakewood High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
OXNARD : Collectors Pin Down a Hobby SARA CATANIA
NEWPORT BEACH : Additional Parking Meters Considered BOB ELSTON
County Issue : Cutting Salaries
A Couple of Steps Too Far : Well-intentioned anti-gang effort has too broad a scope
Platform : Family Leave: Will It Make a Difference? : CHARLOTTE CLARK, Journalist, Tustin Compiled for The Times by Danica Kirka
No to Another Commission, No on 5
Freeway Widening Just 1st Stage of Interchange Project CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Business Owners to Discuss Recycling STEPHANIE SIMON
FULLERTON : Police Trying to Find Alzheimer's Patient
ORANGE : University Names New Fund-Raiser HELAINE OLEN
IRVINE : Putting Garbage to Work for You SHELBY GRAD
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : After 'Victory,' a Time for Work
Two Men Injured Badly in Fall From Apartment Balcony
SEAL BEACH : Old Town Parking Debate Heats Up SHELBY GRAD
ANAHEIM : Agencies to Share $3.4-Million Grant TERRY SPENCER
FULLERTON : City Seeks to Protest Funding Shortfall WILLSON CUMMER
MAUREEN EAGLE; Junior, 16, Montclair Prep, Van Nuys Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
PAT E. PLEW, Franchise owner, Kwik-Copy Printing, Oxnard Compiled for The Times by Danica Kirka
Much of the Economic Cure Lies in Region's Own Hands : Federal aid is needed and welcome, but it's only part of the answer
Mobile Home Rent Conflict Heads to Polls : Election: Statewide interest focuses on San Juan Capistrano, where voters will decide if recently vacated spaces should be subject to rent control. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appointment of Black Judges
Youth Camps
AMY LEISZ; Senior, 17, Point Loma High School, San Diego Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Boy, 17, Dies After Being Hit During Target Practice
SAN CLEMENTE : City Seeks to Update Historical Status ANNA CEKOLA
In Court, Predictivity Is the Gold Standard : Evidence: What makes scientific findings admissible is validity of the message, not qualifications of the messenger. GIO BATTA GORI, Gio Batta Gori is director of the Health Policy Center, a research organization in Bethesda, Md.
Will the Pleas for Peace Be Heard This Time? GEORGE RAMOS
SIMI VALLEY : Vote Postponed on Ending Building Pact PHIL SNEIDERMAN
JOCILYN ANDREWS; Senior, 17, Corona del Mar High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Nuclear Scare Is the Means, Not an End : North Korea: Survival of his regime is Kim Il Sung's motive; how much is the U.S. willing to pay him to stop the program? PAUL M. COLE, Paul M. Cole is an adjunct professor of international relations at USC. and
The Issue: Dispensing Norplant to Teen-Agers From School-Based Health Clinics : AGAINST: RONDA CHERVIN. Ronda Chervin, 56, is a professor of philosophy at St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, which trains Roman Catholic priests. She is the author of 25 books, including several that discuss reproductive issues. Tracey Kaplan
WESTMINSTER : Library Has Noteworthy Collections ANDREA HEIMAN
Environmental Fair to Be Held in Anaheim Saturday TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drug Raid at Scott Ranch
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Hottest Issues Are on Council's Agenda FRANK MESSINA
Sen. Teresa Hughes
JEREMY FRIENDS; Senior, 17, Corona del Mar High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Network of Rightists Recruited by Activist : Studio City: Ex-leftist's group of lawyers defends college conservatives accused of being sexist, racist or homophobic. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sen. Teresa Hughes
AHMAD ALHAMAD; Senior, 17, Corona del Mar High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Toxic Discharges
YOLIE FLORES AGUILAR, Work/family manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Compiled for The Times by Danica Kirka
Modest Proposal : 'Put Taggers' Drivers Licenses at Stake' CYNTHIA A. CROTHERS, Mayor, City of Moreno Valley
IRVINE : College to Honor Community Helpers SHELBY GRAD
COUNTYWIDE : Camarillo-Based Agency Will Fight Bias in Housing MAIA DAVIS
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Regressing to Stone Age on Smog : Death of a bill to reform smog checks would trigger federal sanctions and deny highway funds, putting more jobs at risk. GREGORY P. NOWELL, Gregory P. Nowell, a professor of political science on leave from the State University of New York, is an air-quality consultant in Mountain View. and
Drug Raid at Scott Ranch
RACHEL TULA; Senior, 18, Citrus High School, Fontana Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Group Runs Ad in Custody Battle : Families: Sherman Oaks woman and friends implore Iowa couple they don't know to allow their daughter to stay with her adoptive parents. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Testimony : ONE PERSON'S STORY ABOUT HELPING TEEN-AGE MOTHERS : 'They Want To Be Better Parents Than They Had' As Told to ROBERT SCHEER
LORI KARNY, Clinical social worker and director of Women Helping Women Services in Los Angeles Compiled for The Times by Danica Kirka
Obituaries
Amid Hope, Pico-Union Takes Some Precautions : Neighborhoods: Many residents are also concerned about the involvement of immigration agents in enforcement efforts. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Migraine Drug Is in Demand : Health: Despite the high price tag of the newly available Imitrex, headache sufferers are flocking to doctors' offices to get prescriptions for the medication. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Graduate Dies in Colorado Slide MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prayers and Plans to Keep the Peace : Community: Throughout the county, church leaders used Easter Sunday to urge parishioners to stay calm when the verdicts are announced. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CINDY PETERS; Sophomore, Lakewood High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
MADELEINE BERG; Senior, 18, Corona del Mar High School, exchange student from Sweden Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Drug Raid at Scott Ranch
Disaster Plan Draws Both Praise, Skepticism : Security: Police say Lockwood Grid System could create 'fortress mentality' in response to civil unrest. But Encino residents have shown interest. SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Medical Center to Offer Health Fair STEPHANIE SIMON
MAKING A DIFFERENCE : One County's Approach: Aggressively Collect Child Support
'Smart Cards' Could Save Lives--and Dollars : Health care: A computerized personal medical record would assist doctors and pharmacists and avert dangerous errors. PETER J. OGNIBENE, Peter J. Ognibene is a vice president of the Applied Systems Institute in Washington and principal investigator of the firm's Smart Health Card, being developed under a grant from the National Institute on Aging.
Community Essay : 'My Indignation Turned to Fear' : An incident in an alley feels like a threat, but is it just a misunderstanding? The author returns to the scene to find out. KAREN PROFT, Karen Proft lives in Pacific Palisades.
Driver's Training on a Collision Course : Education: Private firms are threatening to sue public schools for charging students. Administrators say the programs may be dropped. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : John McLean Morris; Helped Discover 'Morning After' Pill From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Challenger Knows All About Debt : Campaign: Restaurateur vying for Marvin Braude's 11th District seat has a host of unpaid creditors, including his own mother. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Cameras Focus Attention on the DMV's Artistic Side SHAWN HUBLER
2 1/2-Year-Old Boy, Man Shot at Balboa Park
Youth / OPINION : The Lakewood High Aftermath: What's the Cure for Sexual Disrespect? : JEFF HUBLER; Freshman, Lakewood High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
Appointment of Black Judges
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Officials Unveil Mobile Police Station ROBERT BARKER
A Student of Note : Symphony Premiere Near for Jeff Paul's Rhapsody BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coast Guard Suspends Its Search for Boat With 7 Aboard : Missing: Father of one man continues to hold out hope after scouring of Channel Islands area turns up no survivors. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Today's Agenda
DIANE CASTRUP; Junior, 16, Montclair Prep Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
These School Buses Really Go the Distance : Ocean View: It's not easy reaching some youngsters in the small, rural district, which spends about $400,000 a year on transportation. The rides can be scenic, but long. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DARREN BOVARD; Senior, 17, El Toro High School Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller, Erik Hamilton and Jeffrey Hansen
2 Men Hurt in Bar Shooting; Another Found Shot in Street
COUNTYWIDE : Solutions Sought for Violent Crime SHELBY GRAD
Sunrise Service Sees Another Day Despite Power Struggle RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Schools Nominated for Top State Honor ANNA CEKOLA
An Unorthodox Goodby : Anaheim Church Says Farewell to Premises With Rock 'n' Roll Celebration ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Issue: Dispensing Norplant to Teen-Agers From School-Based Health Clinics : FOR: MARGARET PRUITT CLARK. Margaret Pruitt Clark, 47, is executive director of the Center for Population Options, a private nonprofit agency based in Washington. The center develops sex-education programs and AIDS-prevention curricula and operates a support center for school-based health care programs. Tracey Kaplan
NEWS
Scientists Plan Journey Toward Center of Earth : Earthquakes: California team seeks funding to drill a six-mile hole near the San Andreas Fault. They hope to determine what causes temblors. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : LOUISIANA : Mississippi Reopens to Boats After Spill From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Signals Harsher Stand on Japan Trade Imbalance : Diplomacy: Critics worry that in moving focus from security to economy, Clinton may be seeking a scapegoat. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Easter, Pope Sees Joy and Misery : Observance: Thousands pack St. Peter's Square as he pleads for an end to the Bosnia strife. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Is Said to Want U.N. Vote Delay From Reuters
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON
BOOK REVIEW : A Sunny Jaunt in a Dark Place and Time : STALIN'S NOSE: Travels Around the Bloc by Rory MacLean ; Little Brown $19.95, 233 pages CAROLYN SEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Residents Favor Not Closing El Toro Base GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON
World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : Extremists Blamed in Killing of Police From Times Staff and Wire Reports
200 Arrested Protesting U.S. Bases Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Man Held After 12 Shot in Dice Game From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATO Action Won't Stop His Forces, Serb General Says : Bosnia: As alliance planes prepare to enforce 'no-fly' zone today, the rebel leader is defiant. From Associated Press
Legal Games Fatal to Faith in Justice
World IN BRIEF : BULGARIA : Cargo of Heroin Seized on Ferry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israel to Keep West Bank, Gaza Sealed Off MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st Trial Helped Unify Ventura Area Blacks : Activism: King episode was a political awakening for county's tiny minority of African-Americans. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Asks Delay of U.N. Vote on Serb Sanctions DANIEL WILLIAMS, THE WASHINGTON POST
Not-in-My-Back-Yard Wars Common in Orange County DAVAN MAHARAJ
'Best Job Ever' Becomes Nightmare for Whistle-Blower H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tougher Times Loom at Border : Drug war: Smugglers using trucks have a high success rate now, and customs officials fear it will get higher. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : How Good a Student Is L.A.? : Miami made missteps in trying to rebuild after devastating riots. Now, some wonder if Los Angeles will learn from that and attack the causes of urban unrest. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON
Fuel Shortage Could Be Serbs' Achilles' Heel : Embargo: U.N. sanctions have failed to crush an isolated republic. But lack of transportation grates on citizens. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Astronauts Deploy Craft for Studying Sun's Corona : Space: Spartan's two telescopes will try to find out how solar wind, which disrupts navigational and communications systems on Earth, is generated. From Associated Press
La Opinion Endorses Woo in Race for Mayor
'Marriage Gap' Equally Wide From Other Side
Give Children of God Credit for Better Life
Welfare Plan Keeps Mothers in School : Research: Study on Ohio's system of rewards and penalties is viewed by Wilson Administration as support for its own similar proposal. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON
Case of Mistaken Identity Highlights Border Tensions : Race relations: Mexican cultural commentator is erroneously suspected of kidnaping his blond son. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trying to Judge the Jury Can Be a Risky Proposition : King trial: Courtroom veterans agree that trying to interpret gestures can mean everything--or nothing. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Riordan, Woo Appear Headed for June Runoff FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PEOPLE : She Helps Women Help Themselves
King Jury Seeks Transcript, Picks Foreman JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : Islamic Government OKs Women on TV From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : 3 in Miami Seized in Tourist Robbery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ANC Rejects Call to Walk Out of Talks : South Africa: Two whites are burned to death and two blacks shot in the wake of Chris Hani's assassination. But Mandela vows not to be swayed from negotiations. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life After Base Closures Often Turbulent, Communities Find MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center Unwanted Neighbor to Residents : Dispute: Garden Grove homeowners want facility for mentally ill to move. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Gunmen Kill 6 Watching Television in Tijuana Home Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : SAUDI ARABIA : President of Bosnia Wins Islamic Prize From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vietnam Deceived U.S. on POWs, Report Says From Associated Press
Videotape Key Trial Item in Fatal Carjacking : Crime: Husband's camera recorded suspects moments before wife was killed and 2-year-old was tossed from the vehicle. From Associated Press
Coast Guard Ends Search for 7 Men Lost When Boat Sank Off Santa Cruz Island JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ohio Inmates Riot, Kill 5 Prisoners, Hold 8 Guards Hostage, Officials Say from Associated Press
MWD Builds Reservoir of Goodwill TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ticket Drives Woman to Get Speed Limit Changed PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jefferson's possessions find their way home : Museums, collectors lend Monticello items for a 250th birthday celebration. PATRICK BOYLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iranian Group Offers Prize for Best Rushdie Caricature Reuters
Cold Cash Fuels Russian Fighting Spirit in Bosnia : Mercenaries: Some battling alongside rebel Serbs are ex-soldiers. But many simply needed a job. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tolerance Is Truest Test of Civilization
Taking On the Legal Battles of Those in Need MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Helping Women Leave the Streets Behind GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tolerance Is Truest Test of Civilization
Tolerance Is Truest Test of Civilization
Skadden Fellows: Philanthropic Law MICHAEL HAEDERLE
Cashing In on Trash : Dumpster Divers Fish for Old Checks, Credit Cards and Other Pearls of Information That Can Clean You Out SUSAN HOWLETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Rush to Fix Up Showcase House: Company's Coming JACK SMITH
SPORTS
Chip Shot Was Not Right Play JIM MURRAY
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Fullerton Walks Tall in Big West GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBA ROUNDUP : Suns Clinch West's Best Record From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Langston Can't Stay for Win : Angels: He leaves after three, but bullpen saves 7-6 victory. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Vancouver Clinches Division Title From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Kansas City Gets First Victory From Associated Press
Oh, Brother, Do They Need Hits : Dodgers: Two Martinezes can't overcome lack of offense in 3-0 loss. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullpen Picks Up Slack After Langston Hurt : Angels: He leaves after three, but Crim gets victory over Tigers. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gott's Save Brings Images of Pirate Days MARYANN HUDSON
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : More Testing for Janicki's Injured Arm ELLIOTT TEAFORD
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Attendance Record Set by Rockies in 19-9 Loss From Associated Press
Conlan Deal Belies Ram Past MIKE PENNER
Talk About Being Hard to Please . . . SHAV GLICK
Laker Defense Stops Perkins, SuperSonics : NBA: Threatt's 25 points fuel 98-96 victory. L.A. is three games ahead of the Warriors for playoff spot. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Heyward Set to Sign With Bears From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Longshots Take Over Cicero Mile From Associated Press
MOTOR RACING : Senna Wins European Grand Prix From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Pirates Dump LaValliere, Big Salary Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Jockey, 17, Scores His First Stakes Victory BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Ready to Welcome Conlan T.J. SIMERS
SURFING KATIN TEAM CHALLENGE : Deffenbaugh Wins Individual Title, Helps His Team to Championship
Bad Luck Continues for Janicki : Baseball: Angels' top prospect hurts his pitching arm again and will probably be out for several months. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bushart Keys CSUN Victory With Shutout THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Change in Playing Style Turns Canyon High's Lin Into a Winner : Tennis: Transition from baseliner to serve-and-volleyer proves successful. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : With Their Star Player Out, So May Be Netherlands' Hooligans RANDY HARVEY
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sanchez Vicario Turns Back Sabatini, Stays on Hot Streak From Associated Press
THE MASTERS : Langer Says Amen to Victory : Golf: His eagle on 13th, Beck's decision on 15th are keys to four-shot margin as challengers fade away. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
District director, Small Business Administration SUSAN CHRISTIAN, Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bank Funds Are No Better Than Others RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds.
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Philippines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Chinese Connection : Emergence of Consumer Class Could Be Boon for Southland Businesses ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Tax Time, It's Often a Matter of Records From Associated Press
Vietnam Begins Effort to Open Stock Exchange : Economy: But private bankers cite bureaucracy and a crumbling infrastructure in saying it could take years to develop a full-fledged market. From Reuters
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Liberty Scraps Home Shopping Network Deal : Television: In dropping acquisition bid, company cites reports of grand jury investigation into alleged financial misconduct. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Proxies Spotlight Execs' Pay KATHY M. KRISTOF
Pop Goes the Greeting Card Associated Press
Wrong Message? JAMES BATES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bargaining Likely Between GM, Safety Agency : Autos: Both sides may seek to save face in the battle over sidesaddle fuel tanks. Meanwhile, lawyers are lining up plaintiffs in dozens of states. ALAN L. ADLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS: Alan L. Adler writes about the auto industry for the Associated Press
Boeing Tests May Shed Light on Two Crashes : Aerospace: Firm is believed to have simulated conditions that led to engines falling off jumbo jets just after takeoff. From Associated Press
Defense Cuts a Boon for Conversion Consultant : M.L. (Bud) Warrick's business suffered after Vietnam buildup ended. Now he helps companies find new markets. DEAN TAKAHASHI
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No One Is Laughing Now : Comic Book Sales Have Grown to Half a Billion Dollars a Year MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiwan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jury to Determine Award in Suzuki Samurai Suit : Auto safety: The company now faces the same attorney who won $105 million from jury in GM case. From Reuters
Costly Search for a Deadly Killer's Cure : Health: Sepsis kills thousands of hospital patients a year. It has also ravaged the balance sheets of biotech firms seeking to unlock its secrets. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking And Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Upjohn Offers Prescription for Future Growth : Pharmaceuticals: But analysts say the drug maker is in serious trouble as patents on four of its most profitable products are due to expire. From Associated Press
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