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What happened on April 16, 1993
NEWS
Series of Backstage Dramas Jolt TV Shopping Channel : Business: Allegations of blackmail, bribery and mob ties are swirling around the Home Shopping Network. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BALKANS : Thatcher Appeal on Bosnia Stirs War of Words : Christopher describes her comments as 'emotional.' But her views have support from some Western officials. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro Base Closure Costs Raising Eyebrows : Military: General says savings could be offset by upgrades in San Diego to accommodate O.C. Marines. DAN WEIKEL and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assembly Crew for Sculptors : Peter Carlson, whose firm executes often demanding plans for large or unique pieces, plays contractor in the artistic process. JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; John Morell is a regular contributor to Valley Life.
LSD Makes a Return Trip : As Drug Reappears on the Scene, Many Warn of Risks JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eye-Catching Sunglasses Have Unisex Appeal JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Palestinians Granted Another Concession From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Plan for Haiti Remains in Limbo : Caribbean: Ruling military fails to reply to proposal that would restore Aristide to power. Observers say the situation remains delicate. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : April Rite May Get Very Taxing : President plans to use levies as carrots and sticks to manipulate behavior and promote fairness. But with that, accountants say, will come new layers of complexity and confusion. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Solidarity With Allies Elusive, Clinton Finds DOYLE McMANUS and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coup Leaders Assail Prosecutors Associated Press
Broadening Its Buyer Appeal PAUL DEAN
World IN BRIEF : VIETNAM : POW Allegations Angrily Denounced From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firm Blocks Abortion Pill, FDA Chief Says Associated Press
Mild-Mannered Reporters Needn't Apply in King Case : Media: Covering trial means waiting anxiously, elbowing for space and chasing defendants to bathroom. FAYE FIORE and GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Boy Goes to Court to Win Mom's Time From Times Staff and Wire Reports
France Sends Armenia Tons of Emergency Aid Reuters
Partisan Budget Battle Avoided : Finances: Key Senate committee preserves uneasy truce. Compromise shifts money to health, education and welfare. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers Assn. Votes to Oppose Bergeson From a Times Staff Writer
Islands Dispute Stalls Japanese Reply to Yeltsin's Offer to Visit SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaker Opposes Effort to Dismantle School District : Legislature: Brown says segregation would result from carving up L.A. system. Roberti bill seeks breakup. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
G-7 Links $43-Billion Russian Aid to Brisk Reform Attempts DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ailing King Juror Rejoins Deliberations JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Named as Members of Smithsonian Board Associated Press
Two Killed, 60 Homes Hit by Tornado in Louisiana Reuters
Yeltsin Steps Up Attack on Vice President : Russia: The embattled Kremlin leader plans to remove Rutskoi from agricultural post after taking away his Mercedes. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAUCACUS : Embattled Azerbaijan Struggles to Muster a Sense of Urgency HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Muslim Town Shelled, May Fall to Serbs From Times Wire Services
Lawsuit Seeks to Force EPA to Set Delta, Bay Standards DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Dandy, Thank You BETTY GOODWIN
Congressional Probe Criticizes Pentagon's Base-Closing Plans From Times Wire Services
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Some Ravens Nevermore to Pose Threat to Tortoises PAUL FELDMAN
World IN BRIEF : Officials Threaten Security Crackdown From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Buttafuoco Declares Innocence at Arraignment on Rape Charges From Associated Press
Clinton 1st President to Invite Gays for Talks From a Times Staff Writer
Special District Ills Foretold by Two O.C. Juries KEVIN JOHNSON and LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pennsylvania Judge Rejects Request to Force School Busing Associated Press
Clintons Pay $70,228 in Taxes for 1992 DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Congressman Pleads Guilty to 15 Racketeering, Extortion Charges From Reuters
Clinton May Trim 'Investment' Plans : Spending: Faced with a budget squeeze, he considers curbing or deferring parts of his long-term $113.6-billion domestic program. He also offers to yield on jobs bill. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crenshaw S & L Viewed as Model for Inner-City Banks NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Bomb Kills 11, Hurts 100 in Colombian Capital STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. to Study Farmers' Pumping MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Radical Palestinian Killed by Gunmen From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CSUF Theater Production Is Star at Collegiate Festival : Arts: AIDS-themed musical takes top national honors. Another Cal Fullerton play is also honored. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leading Lights of Theater to Attend College Festival JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LSD Makes a Return Trip : As Drug Reappears on the Scene, Many Warn of Risks JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Let Logging Continue if Firm Helps Protect Woodpecker From Associated Press
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Won Over by a Brunch : Pinot's interpretation of the classic American meal is marked by rich, wonderful cooking. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marin County Tops State in Family Income Associated Press
Ohio Inmates Release Guard in Deal to Air Complaints : Uprising: Prisoner broadcasts group's demands on local radio station. Body of a hostage guard is found in the exercise yard. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yale Appoints Richard Levin as President From Associated Press
Jury Weighs Charge That Ex-Pastor Tried to Kill Wife J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Socialite Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whaling Protest in Oslo Associated Press
Radiate Without Danger ROSE APODACA
Still Bonding : The Meat Puppets, friends since 1977, will perform material from their yet-untitled London album Saturday at the Palomino. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times.
Labor of Love : Actor-director Lonny Chapman has had his eye on 'The Red Badge of Courage' for almost 50 years. Now he's bringing it to the stage. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times
Long and Winding Line : She just wanted to let it be, but he wanted tickets to a Paul McCartney concert. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Three Out of Three in Spotlight Awards : Teen-agers are honored in a competition aiming to encourage careers in the performance arts. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Pessimists Allowed : Sally Jones Rogan credits a confidence-building national group for helping her achieve success in children's book field. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times. and
Wardrobe for All Seasons ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
What's Last Year's Model to Do GAILE ROBINSON
Teaching Baby-Sitter Basics : A Canoga Park-based program teaches immigrants about caring for the American child. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times.
Best in the West : Eulogy: Friends, students and admirers remember Wallace Stegner as a chronicler who brought realism and dignity to regional writing. BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Seven Times One : Moderately interesting 'Square Feet' offers ample rewards, although its balance is shaky and its focus uneven. Six of the playlets are by Joe Pintauro, the other by Peter Maloney. RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Style File : It's Safe to Go Back in the Water CAROLINE LEMKE
An Albee Signing Party : Deaf actors, using gestures, and actor-interpreters stage the comedy 'Everything in the Garden.' T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Making Music by Mail-Order JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Bell Epoch Again, and Pants Have Wide Appeal ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Island Shopping Secrets : Bargain-hunt like a kaamiina and Hawaii won't cost you the flowered shirt off your back. GERI COOK
This Is 'Fun' We Can Do Without DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exhibit Takes Up the Cross : Use of the symbol is examined at Brand Library Art Galleries in work by 15 artists in diverse media. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
A Chronicle Of The Passing Scene SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Faux Pas Report : Tank Tops Are Meant to Show a Little Skin, Not a Little Strap JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prison Guard Held Hostage Found Dead JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Providing a Lens to View Black Culture : BUPPIES, B-BOYS, BAPS & BOHOS: Notes on Post-Soul Black Culture by Nelson George ;HarperCollins; $20, 329 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction JOHN MORELL
Staying' Alive : Have a Nice Decade, Again--Designers Are Showing a New Flare for the '70s KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theirs Was a Model Pairing : Peggy Moffitt drew from dance, acting and mime to show the clothes of Rudi Gernreich, the designer of the '60s. Their careers were inextricable. Now, she's back in his creations-- of course. S.J. DIAMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Definitive : Nailing Down Origins of Manicure JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : Barbershoppers and Sweet Adelines raise their voices, in four-part harmony, in an American tradition that's gone global. : Mary was a bashful little flapper, And Johnny was her beau. Every time that Johnny tried to kiss her, She'd blush and she'd cry, "Oh, no! Oh, no!" JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Step With the Times : Tradition marches on at the U.S. service academies, which have no problem finding new cadets to enter their ranks. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Strange Bedfellows : Texas Mattress Mogul Kicks In King-Size Bucks to Fund Chuck Norris Movie JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builders Consider Metal Framing
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Mixed as Bond Yield Hits a Low : Market Overview A roundup of Thursday's market activity, compiled from staff and wire service reports: and
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stocks Mixed as Bond Yield Hits a Low : Market Overview A roundup of Thursday's market activity, compiled from staff and wire service reports:
Banks Report Strong First-Quarter Results
Watt Housing Unit Sold to British Firm : Deals: Recession had squeezed the Santa Monica-based home builder. The sale is worth $116 million. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Long Way to 'Tax Freedom Day' Associated Press
Abbey Healthcare Pursues Bid to Acquire Competitor CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Watt Housing Unit Sold to British Firm : Deals: Recession had squeezed the Santa Monica-based home builder. The sale is worth $116 million. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Signals Point to Another Cut in Rates by the Fed TOM PETRUNO
Demand for Office, Industrial Space Up Slightly : Real estate: But brokers say the decline in lease and sale prices means market has yet to hit bottom. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Denies New Trial in GM Pickup Truck Case From Reuters
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oh, and Try to Avoid Planes That Crash DENISE GELLENE
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T Seeks FCC's Help to Block British Rivals : Telecommunications: Telephone giant moves to ensure that British Telecom doesn't get better reception in U.S. than AT&T is getting in U.K. From Associated Press
Princess Lines Fined $500,000 For Dumping : Environment: A passenger with a videocamera caught a crew member heaving bags of trash into the ocean, in violation of new law. From Associated Press
Q & A : Value-Added Tax--What It Is and How It Works KATHY M. KRISTOF
Wells Fargo Card to Cut Mortgages : Credit: Charges will earn rebates that can be used to reduce points and fees. The move accentuates a trend. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Probes O.C. Firm's Ads on TV : Finance: Official says Interlink Data Network, in seeking investors for L.A. video-phone system, ran impermissible infomercials. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watt Housing Unit Sold to British Firm DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl Karcher Enterprises Posts Loss for Fiscal 1992 SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyundai Unit Sets $115-Million Offering
State Probes Videophone Solicitations : Securities: Interlink Data Network, which has raised millions for L.A. project, is targeted by the Department of Corporations. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Heritage Hotel Is Sold by RTC
SPORTS
Track And Field Roundup
Four-Year Schools Harvest Football Talent From Harbor, Southwest IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills' Lee Cards 39 in Golf Upset
With Renovation of Coliseum Come New Raider Ticket Prices
Garrido's Quest for 1,000 Leaves Him Blue, Orange MIKE PENNER
Names in the News Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Orioles Send Valenzuela to Minors From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF ROUNDUP : Ziegler (66) Gets In and Steals the Lead From Associated Press
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Northridge Beats Loyola in Volleyball
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Unranked Sunny Hills Upsets No. 7 La Habra
Kings End Regular Season, Problems in Goal Continue : Hockey: They lose to Vancouver, 8-6. It appears that Hrudey will start playoffs in the nets, but he and Stauber remain shaky. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four County Teams to Be Honored for Academic Standard
Head in the Clouds : Angels' Fast Start and New Attitude Have Buck Rodgers Feeling Heavenly BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gymnastics From Staff and Wire Reports
Corona del Mar's Campbell Blessed With More Than Beginner's Luck BARBIE LUDOVISE
Petite Sonnerie Makes It Two for 18 With Victory Associated Press
Gilbert to Face Felony Charges JOHN WEYLER
Basketball Associated Press
A New Order Comes to NFL : Pro football: Draft has been reduced to eight rounds and newcomers will split less money because of rules that could also result in no rookie holdouts. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : They Might Take Blue Jays' Leftovers MARYANN HUDSON
Brownlee Chooses South Carolina
TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Boys Rip Newport Harbor KIM KUTCHER
CSUN Relay Team Running With the Pact
SPORTSCOPE : Toros Fight to Keep Top Spot in CCAA
Dawson Joins 400-Homer Club, and Hot Red Sox Rally in 13th Associated Press
Boys' Tennis Roundup
Ducks Won't Gamble on Las Vegas : Hockey: City is out of running for Disney team's minor league affiliate. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knee Surgery Sidelines Ryan : Baseball: He is expected to miss three to six weeks after arthroscopic procedure for torn cartilage. From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Nied Fills Need for Rockies From Associated Press
Tanner, Nastase in Charity Match DANA HADDAD
Boxing Associated Press
Titans' Evans Tested Following Fainting Spell SCOTT MILLER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Perez Waiting for Reds to Get Going Associated Press
EMPIRE LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Dolan Returns, Leads Los Alamitos MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Scherbo Wins All-Around Title From Associated Press
Gimpy Kyman Helps CSUN Hobble Loyola : College volleyball: His switch to the middle in mid-match keys Matadors' win. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweeping Changes No Good : Dodgers: Strawberry and Davis sit, but Cardinals make it three in a row, 4-2. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Signings
Thousand Oaks' Foster Twins to Attend Air Force Academy JASON H. REID
BOYS' TENNIS ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Stands Up to Mission Viejo DAVE McKIBBEN
Dollar, Guard From Maryland, Signs Letter of Intent With UCLA ELLIOTT ALMOND
A Desert Flower Montana Is Not MIKE DOWNEY
Baseball
Toro Softball Team Has Rolled With the Punches : Colleges: Although she was recruited to play basketball, hard-hitting Melissa Punch has been quite a catch for the squad. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Might Be Willing to Scramble for Hearst T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Looking for Spirit of '76 at Mt. SAC Relays JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Baseball Roundup
HOCKEY NOTES : Penguins Take Nothing for Granted JIM SMITH, NEWSDAY
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Moorpark's Maashoff Wins IM Hurdles
Lopez Discovers Chores, Coach Both Get Old
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hernandez's No-Hitter Propels L.A. Baptist
MOTOR RACING LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX NOTES : Practice and Qualifying Runs Start Today SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is King Out? Holy Toledo! : Raiders: New owners of radio rights make longtime voice of the team an offer, which he has rejected. LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Holds On to Beat Saddleback STEVE KRESAL
PREP SIGNINGS : Huntington Beach Guard Chang Signs With Oral Roberts BARBIE LUDOVISE
After Early Sampling, He Needs Spice LARRY STEWART
Monroe Again Leaves Poly Crestfallen, 6-4 : High school baseball: Vikings erase 2-0 deficit in final at-bat. It's their second close win over Parrots this week. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Must Be Why Knuckleballers Wear No. 49 MAL FLORENCE
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Diazo Could Give Shoemaker His First Derby Trip as Trainer BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennedy Tests Limits in Win Over Chatsworth STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Serra Players to Stay Together in College : Recruiting: Forward Michael Boyd becomes the third player from the state champion Cavaliers to sign with a Division I school. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Anderson Manages to Get His 2,000th From Associated Press
Women's Professional Volleyball Assn. Director Bryan Resigns IRENE GARCIA and BARRY BAUM
Arundell Will Fall In to the Long Gray Line : Fillmore Star Raised Some Eyebrows With Her Commitment to West Point KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD : Top Athletes to Compete Starting Today at Mt. SAC ERIC SHEPARD
Gilbert to Face Felony Charges JOHN WEYLER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Mezzadri's Consistent Play Pays Off From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Douglas' Late Shot Lifts Celtics, 106-105 From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : On Thin Ice, Blues Sneak Into Playoffs From Associated Press
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Antioch Says See You Later to Simi Valley : High school baseball: Overconfident No. 1 Pioneers lose in tournament championship game, 13-7. REGINALD BURTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Magnet School to Open for Hearing-Impaired Students HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : All Decked Out for the Boat Festival ANNA CEKOLA
Bobby Flores, Gang Truce Organizer, Dies at 35 DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Old Marquee to Get $9,000 New Look ROBERT BARKER
Rock House Gets Final Approval : Development: The state coastal panel clears the way for a home to be built inside a huge boulder on the beach in South Laguna. LESLIE EARNEST and BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Census Figures Rank County Among State's Most Affluent Areas PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Ruling Leaves Plans for Red Line Intact
State Panel Delays Action on Bolsa Chica Project : Development: In a surprise move, the firm said 62% of the condos would be affordable housing. A Huntington Beach councilman calls the proposal 'just a sham.' BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Cowgirls, Cowboys to Star in Parade STEPHANIE SIMON
Fund Started for Surveyors' Families
LOS ANGELES : Developer Offers Option to Transit Building Plan
Mail Firm Has Rivals in Its Bag : Politics: One company addresses, stamps and sends direct correspondence for six major contenders in the L.A. mayor's race. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : City Wants to Keep Eye on Tollway Work LESLIE EARNEST
Obituaries
WE ARE THE WORLD : Great L.A. Clean Up begins with Earth Day activities close to home. MARY HELEN BERG
Countywide : Adults Needed to Staff Science Fair PATRICK McCARTNEY
COLUMN LEFT/ LENNY GOLDBERG : Entitlements Subsidize More Than the Poor : The open-ended, uncapped ones enjoyed by the middle and upper classes should be cut. LENNY GOLDBERG, Lenny Goldberg, executive director of the California Tax Reform Assn., is a consultant and public-interest lobbyist in Sacramento. and
CAMARILLO : Program Joins Hands Across the Generations MAIA DAVIS
Transient Pleads Guilty to Setting 2 Fires in Studio City JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Police Officials to Speak at Meeting JILL LEOVY
A Deal Is Possible, the Time Is Ripe : Only sheer irrationality would prevent resumption of Middle East peace talks
Top Air Pollution Penalties
VAN NUYS : Unlicensed Tax Preparer Fined MATTHEW HELLER
You Like Williams? Vote 'Yes' on Prop. 1 : Help the chief succeed--give him 1,000 more cops
Lottery Expenses Again Expected to Exceed State Limits : Budgets: Officials say they were overly optimistic in sales projections. Agency may overspend by $5 million. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Duck Race Shows Off Fun Side of College SHELBY GRAD
COLUMN RIGHT/ VIRGINIA I. POSTREL : Small Is Still Beautiful for Anti-Traders : Greens and nationalists are against NAFTA because they're against trade. It's that simple. VIRGINIA I. POSTREL, Virginia I. Postrel is the editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine.
Countywide : Takasugi's 1st Bill Passes Key Panel JAMES MAIELLA JR.
PASADENA : Councilman Denies He Admitted Cocaine Use
Countywide : County Budget Topic of Public Meeting BRENDA DAY
Obituaries
Prioritize Services
Economic Differences
Pakistan
Water Officials
Survey Full of Questions
Water Officials
Lakewood Teen-Agers
U.S. Cartoonists
Water Officials
County Must Change Ways
Lakewood Teen-Agers
Council Balks at Buying New Cars for 2 Officials STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Minute Tax Filers Cram Post Offices : Deadline: Hundreds with April 15 blues protest. Ex-Senate candidate Bruce Herschensohn headlines 'flat tax' conference. PHUONG LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ray Isn't One to Split Hairs on Unique Ideas for Change Dana Parsons
TUSTIN : District Must Decide Fate of Surplus Sites BERT ELJERA
Countywide : 12 Students Awarded Merit Scholarships ANDREA HEIMAN
Water Issues Here to Stay
NEWPORT BEACH : Task Force Debates Anti-Gang Strategies JODI WILGOREN
PERSPECTIVE ON GAY RIGHTS : 1% or 10%--the Law Isn't Counting : How many homosexuals there are has no bearing on the validity of their claim to equal standing under the Constitution. ROBERT DAWIDOFF, Robert Dawidoff chairs the history department at Claremont Graduate School and is the author, with Michael Nava, of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America . "
Coastal Commission Approves Golf Course Plan on Bluffs KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Fund-Raiser Suing Dib Also Alleges Defamation JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : St. John's Again Planning Layoffs SARA CATANIA
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Valley Realtors Spend $4,800 to Put Chick on Slate Mailer JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Cal Lutheran Plans Scandinavian Day ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
Marin County Tops State in Family Income Associated Press
Violent Crime Shows Slight Drop in San Gabriel Valley VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Differences
Rains Are Gone but Landslides Continue to Block 2 Roads : Traffic: While officials seek funds or approval to clear stretches of South Mountain Road and California 33, residents adjust to longer drives for routine errands. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : City to Cut Off Traffic Control Funds for 2 Events
Endorsements for Board of Education : Victoria Castro, Mark Slavkin and Eli Brent can provide the leadership that L.A. requires
Inglewood Teachers Rip Plan to Cut Salaries 2.5% : Education: Money would be deducted from three paychecks in a giveback affecting about 1,300 employees. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wooden Performance : Studios Increasingly Turning to Recycling as Costs, Environmental Concerns Rise R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reserves Are No Answer
Prison Terms
County Urged to Suspend Car Allowances : Benefits: Grand jury says curtailing the practice for supervisors and other top employees could save $445,200 over a two-year trial period. Some officials criticize the panel's recommendation. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coalition Decries Cuts in Aid to Poor : Welfare: Speakers at anti-hunger conference say government agencies abandoned their obligation to improve social services after the riots. SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Gladys Collins Lehman; Founding Member of Screen Writers Guild
Labeling a Candidate Is Their Specialty JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Veterans to Raise Funds for Memorial MAIA DAVIS
James M. Jeffers; Attorney, Civic Leader
SANTA ANA : Business Fire Causes $20,000 in Damage ERIC YOUNG
VAN NUYS : Rail Officials Seek Quick Solution for Hazardous Crossing JEFF SCHNAUFER
7 Arrested in Bay Area Auto Insurance Fraud Ring THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debate Over Carson School District Raises Funding Issues : Education: Adding another bureaucracy isn't the answer, an L.A. district official says in a TV forum. Proponents want more local control over the budget. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : City Sells Bonds for Water System BERT ELJERA
SAN FERNANDO : Projects May Hike Taxes, Water Rates CARMEN VALENCIA
A Taxing Day at the Post Office : Filing deadline: The last call to settle up with Uncle Sam is hectic and stressful, but it's also 'a fun night for us,' says a postmaster. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STUDIO CITY : Panel Backs Funding for Public Parking Lot SCOTT GLOVER
IRVINE : Celebrate UCI Event Scheduled Saturday SHELBY GRAD
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Good in Water District Scandal
SANTA ANA : Health Expo Will Include Free Tests JON NALICK
Former Metals Dealer Admits He Skimmed Millions LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Katz Leads Pack in Raising Funds From Lobbyists RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bitter Discord Threatens to Shatter Jury in Lockheed Case : Courts: In a note to the judge, a juror asks to be dismissed but later agrees to continue deliberations. Others say they will quit if a verdict isn't reached today. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Unhappy Taxpayers Rally at Post Office STEPHANIE SIMON
Questionnaire Is Biased
Countywide : Food Bank Donors to Get Free Subs STEPHANIE SIMON
El Toro Base Designer William Fox Dies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Magnet School Planned for Deaf : Education: The math and science program is scheduled to open at CSUN and Granada Hills High in the fall. Hearing students are eligible too. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Concerns Prompt Delay of Fiesta Broadway IRIS YOKOI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Parkland Acquired in Benedict Canyon MYRON LEVIN
Suit Filed by Partner of Sponge Inventor from A Times Staff Writer
A Taxing Day : Filing Deadline Inspires a Variety of Ideas for Coping With a Painful Situation BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoe Shelter Faces Eviction After Losing Lawsuit TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Carroll Cloar; Painter Helped Commemorate Clinton Inauguration
Birthday Triathlon Is Just Icing on the Cake : Exercise Has Been a Way of Life for James Rundell, So It's a Fitting Way to Celebrate Turning 65 KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Edward Gardiner Latch; Ex-Chaplain of House of Representatives
Economic Differences
Man Impersonated Rams Player, Authorities Charge MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA : Panel Backs Closing at Least One School DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
VENTURA : Businessman Pleads Guilty to Fraud CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA
Gays Want Equal Rights
LOCAL ELECTIONS / COMPTON MAYOR : Restraining Order Issued Against 2 Candidates EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Very Current Events : Education: USC, UCLA and Stanford courses focus on riots and Rodney G. King case. 'I'm always studying the past,' one student says. 'But history is occurring now in Los Angeles.' LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Tax Breaks on Imports Sought for L.A. Port : Commerce: A foreign trade zone would defer assessments on goods until they are sent to market, harbor commissioners say. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Ex-Gang Member to Speak to Students MAIA DAVIS
Three in Newport Family Indicted in Tax Fraud Case THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Movie Ranch to Host YMCA Benefit Fair PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Wells Fargo Settles Suit by Widow Over ATM Slaying PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curt L. Allen; CSUN Music Professor
Man Held in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
State Refuses to Take Book Off School Reading List : Education: The racial story is recommended as optional for older students. The Simi Valley couple who sought its removal consider a class-action suit. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Found Guilty of Exporting Toxic Waste : Environment: Hazardous chemicals bound from Los Angeles to Pakistan were seized at port in Dubai. Verdict marks first conviction by a jury for such a crime. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Term Limits
Encino Man's Widow Accepts Settlement in Killing at ATM PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Arleen Whelan; Acting Career Began in 1937
Irvine Cast as Futuristic L.A. : Movie: Action-thriller starring Wesley Snipes and Sylvester Stallone is being filmed in the city this week. STACY WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Draws Out Artist's Inner Vision : Painting: Guli Karim, legally blind, gets lessons in confidence from mentor, 86. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replace Benefit With Pay Hike
Study Backs Unusual Farming Method MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
PANORAMA CITY : Discount Food Program Proposed JEFF SCHNAUFER
LONG BEACH : Suspected Drug Lab Raided; 100 People Are Evacuated
ENCINO : Group Opposes Bus Billboards SCOTT GLOVER
Long Beach Shaken by 3 Slayings : Violence: A 30-year-old man is arrested in the deaths of his mother, a security guard and a high school student. Police say he was 'ranting about cyborgs and terminators.' ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Panel OKs Relaxing Body Shop Rules JILL LEOVY
LOS ANGELES : Gang Member Gets Life in Shooting of Girl, 11
COMPTON : Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of 2 Officers
LOS ANGELES : Release of Transcripts in Menendez Case Upheld
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : A Stylish Film Noir Reaches Its 'Boiling Point' : Despite its action thriller ad, the movie proves to be a sophisticated pleasure, offering witty adult entertainment. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Audubon Offers Substantial, Lively Show JOHN HENKEN
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POP MUSIC REVIEW : McCartney Gets Personal With 30,000 Fans : The playful rock icon invokes Elvis as well as the Beatles on his surprisingly intimate 'New World Tour.' ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
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'Snow' Inching Its Way Up the Chart DENNIS HUNT
National Video Rentals : 'Under' Lays Siege to the Chart DENNIS HUNT
THEATER BEAT : 'Complete' Return of the Reduced Shakespeareans ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deadline Set for L.A. Exhibition Entries
Dance SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : 7 Year Bitch: It's the Real Thing, Punk STEVE HOCHMAN
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'The Little Engine' Now Rolling as a Video
'20,000 Leagues' Joins Disney 'Archive' Series : Like other releases in the collection, this one features a sharp, clean print of the classic--and extra material that wasn't evaluated for its merits. BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doolittle Proves a Fairy Godfather to the Joffrey : Dance: Impresario has enabled the company to perform the Prince-scored 'Billboards' at the Music Center in July by financing the upfront costs. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
'At the Movies' With Sinatra, Cole Songs ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Unfocused 'Modigliani' Catches Fire Late KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Superb 'Superman' at A Noise Within : The Glendale ensemble delivers Shaw's words as if the future of the human race hinges on the clash of the male-female wills. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Little Havana Features Big Portions at the Beach MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Communists Confounded in 'Utz' : Armin Mueller-Stahl is the oddball hero of the film, set in Soviet-run Czechoslovakia. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Pogorelich Shows His Unique Style DONNA PERLMUTTER
More Than a Piano Man : Jazz Artist Frank Strazzeri, Known for His Accompaniment, Is Also a Skilled Composer BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Showdown Over Rights to 'McLintock!' : MPI made a deal to put out the John Wayne classic with Wayne's son. Now MPI is suing GoodTimes, which is debuting its own version. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cinco de Mayo Festival Events to Include Yost Theater Reopening
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Benny & Joon' a Sentimental Fable : When Sam enters the title duo's lives, they learn the meaning of love and togetherness and all that jazz. After all, everybody is magical once you get past their hang-ups. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Simon's 'Jake' Is Right This Time SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
Reba McEntire: Out of the Honky-Tonks : Pop music: The 'new traditionalist' country singer has made a smooth--some would even say slick--transition to a contemporary pop sound. She performs tonight at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For McCartney, It's Not Easy Being Green : Pop music: The ex-Beatle, once idolized for his smile, has quietly emerged as a champion of environmental causes, using his music and fame to pack concert halls and deliver the message. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Fire': Planet Earth at a Slow Burn HOWARD ROSENBERG
DANCE REVIEW : Refreshing Perspectives From Alvin Ailey Troupe LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Checking Out Hangouts in Old Pasadena ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Show's a Showcase for Songwriters DON SNOWDEN
TV REVIEW : 'Dudley': Moore Debuts as a Micro-Dad HOWARD ROSENBERG
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