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What happened on April 27, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Comedy By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Don McLean's Oldies Are Still Goodies at Ambassador By Don Heckman
TV REVIEW : Trying to Make Sense of a Divided City By Robert Koehler
TV REVIEW : 'Ms. Smith': New Women in Congress By Lynne Heffley
A New Space for LACE : Linchpin of Downtown Art Scene Moving to Hollywood By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sabato Faces a 'Moment of Truth' : Television: The 21-year-old, who has been turning heads on 'General Hospital' for about a year, makes his prime-time debut in an NBC movie. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Have the Arts Helped Heal L.A.? : Some See Empowerment, Others See Futility, Still Others Exploitation By Diane Haithman and Barbara Isenberg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MGM: 'Benny's' From Heaven : Movies: The quirky romantic comedy 'Benny & Joon' is shaping up as a hit for the studio, breaking a long dry spell. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prayer Rugs at Bowers: A Glimpse of Paradise By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : On Drawing: Get the Point? By Cathy Curtis
Riordan Aide Assails KCOP After Bill Press Backs Woo By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Chorale Mixes New and Familiar By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Comedian Hoping 'Fire' Catches On : ONE YEAR AFTER THE RIOTS: THE CITY LOOKS TO THE FUTURE By Rick Du Brow
Moved by an African Spirit : Dance: The KanKouran company will bring alive the cultures of Senegal, Mali and Guinea in a performance this week in Costa Mesa. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
THE TIMES 100 : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Top 100 Employers
* Nancy Hoffman has been named executive director of the...
* Leslie's Poolmart said it named Robert D. Olsen chief...
* Mark Leiss has been named vice president of the eastern...
* Automated Inspection Technologies of Simi Valley won a...
* Litton Systems Inc.'s Guidance and Control Systems...
* Loral Librascope of Glendale won a $28.4-million...
* Mason Electric Co. of Glendale won a $411,090 contract...
* Kahr Bearing, a Dover Sargent company in Burbank, won a...
* General Connectors Corp. of San Fernando won a...
* Hughes Missile Systems of Canoga Park won a $5.4-million...
* Teledyne Systems Co. of Northridge won a $6.2-million...
* Sierracin/Harrison of Burbank won a $372,138 contract...
* Sierracin-Sylmar in Sylmar won a $353,600 contract from...
Simple Steps Can Improve Chances of Being Safe at Home By Ron Galperin
'Money Launderer' Ready for Change Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Declines 15 in Sixth Straight Losing Session : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Declines 15 in Sixth Straight Losing Session : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
Letterman's NBC Spot Goes to Unknown : Television: The network's late-night choice is Conan O'Brien, a former writer and sketch actor on 'Saturday Night Live.' By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraud Accusations Fly : Family Airlines Investors Fight Beleaguered Owner for Control of Company By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shareholders' Anger Is Compressed Into Suit By Daniel Akst
Home Sales Figures Slip in March : Housing: Weather is blamed for the 7.9% drop in California and the 2.9% decline nationwide. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM's New Chairman Gets an Earful : Computers: Gerstner contends with angry shareholders at the annual meeting. He promises bold steps to try to set things right. From Associated Press
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Court Rules Business Solicitation Is a Right : Free speech: Justices strike down a Florida law forbidding accountants from seeking out new clients in person. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pizza Hut's New Big Foot to Create 2,000 New Jobs By Alexei Barrionuevo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Workers' Comp Claim Costs Rise Across U.S. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Macy Shifts 300 L.A. Jobs to Phoenix By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gold Surges to 9-Month High on News of Mining Stake Sale From Associated Press
Apartment Glut Sends Citadel Profit Plunging By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Profit Jumps 25% in 2nd Quarter By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Co. posted weaker than expected first-quarter...
2 Oil Companies Score First-Quarter Gains Associated Press
Newhall Land & Farming's Profits Fall in 1st Quarter
20th Century Industries Reports Drop in Profit
Amgen Reports Gain in Quarterly Earnings
Calabasas Electronics Firm Registers Jump in Profits
Foothill Group Reports Rise in 1st-Quarter Profit
Asset Sale Marks End of the Line for Vidcom : Video production: The new company, to be called PMA Post, hopes to build on the reputation the Burbank firm earned in editing TV 'promos.' By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Site of Old GM Plant Is Facing a Rocky Road : Commercial property: The 100-acre parcel is unlikely to be used by another auto maker. A lengthy cleanup could prove to be very costly. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Siemens Continues Efficiency Upgrade at Camarillo Plant By Jack Searles
2 Distributors of Business Forms Merge By Jack Searles
Simi Valley Firm Teams With Brazilian Company By Jack Searles
Oxnard Out of Running for Can-Making Plant By Jack Searles
Encino's SafraBank Sold to New York Group
Players Signs Development Option for Casino Site
Harmony Holdings Alters Term of Some Warrants
California Amplifier Completes Stock Sale
Pay-Per-Call Phone Firm Expects Earnings Cut
They Leave GM and BMW With Bitter a Taste : Litigation: Taylor & Hodges sees a steady traffic of clients unhappy with their new cars who come to its Glendale offices to file lemon law suits. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vitesse Semiconductor Reports $5.14-Million Loss
38% Revenue Surge Hikes Alpharel Quarterly Profit
Rexhall Industries Shows $137,000 1st-Quarter Profit
TransWorld Tells Drop in Income, Bank Acquisition
Overseas Sales Boost Electronics Firm's Earnings
Mortgage and Realty Loses $2.3 Million in 2nd Quarter
LTC Properties Reports Net Income of $1.1 Million
Levy Records Net Loss of $790,000 in 1st Quarter
Terminal Data Reports $486,000 2nd-Quarter Loss
Home Sales Figures Slip in March : Housing: Weather is blamed for the 7.9% drop in California and the 2.9% decline nationwide. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen Bids for 20% Stake in European Firm : Acquisition: The $89-million proposal is the Orange-based drug wholesaler's entrance into the international market. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Innovative Yamaha Player Piano Could Tune Up a Flat Industry By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Ingram Micro Launches New Sales Method : Technology: Retailers will receive 500,000 compact disks to give to customers, who can use them to view programs they may wish to purchase. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Rockwell Banking On Aerospace Know-How to Swing Rail Car Deal Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Science/technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Judge Tentatively Denies Retrial in Keating Case : Courts: Jurist is not swayed by defense claim that four jurors were improperly aware of the S&L operator's previous fraud conviction. From Associated Press
FileNet Corp. The Costa Mesa information management...
Emulex Corp.: The Costa Mesa computer products company...
Luther Medical Shows 3rd-Quarter Profit
Varco International Inc.: The Orange manufacturer of oil...
Satellite Technology Management Inc. The Costa Mesa...
Tokos Projects Loss; Stock Falls
DVI Issues Notes to Insurance Firms
Fedco Plans Largest Store at Buena Park May Co. Site
Platinum to Buy British Company
John Irvine has joined Towne Advertiser's Mailing Service...
Irvine Hyatt GM Named
John Omeste has joined Direct List Technology Inc. as vice...
Jack L. Osborn has been appointed president of...
Rusty Profenius has joined R. D. Olson Construction in...
Floyd Farano has rejoined the Anaheim law firm of Farano...
Inez M. Hill has been appointed to the board of directors...
Gary P. Dysart has been appointed executive vice president...
The Times 100
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : Looking for a New Dawn By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : California's Top 100 Lead the Way to Better Times : After two years of declining returns, the state's best-performing public companies are on the comeback trail. By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : Top Turnarounds: How Some California Companies Did It : They went from loss to profit in a year. Behind the numbers lie some major overhauls. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : Back From the Dead : Reorganization, Good Timing Revived Informix By Martin Booe, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : Profit Margins
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : In the Red
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : Absolute Profits
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : California Lenders Post Modest to Excellent Profits By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE BOTTOM LINE : Nose Dives
THE TIMES 100 : THE GIANTS : Heavyweights Weather the Financial Storm By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE GIANTS : Biggest Industrial Companies
THE TIMES 100 : THE GIANTS : Biggest Service Companies
THE TIMES 100 : THE GIANTS : An HMO in the Pink : TakeCare Expects to Survive the Health Shakeout By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE GIANTS : Biggest Banks and S&Ls
THE TIMES 100 : THE GIANTS : Maxtor Resurges With Low-End Disk Drives : The San Jose company overcame a difficult merger and delays in getting new products to market to stage a memorable comeback. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Growth Stocks of the '80s Become Falling Stars By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Record-Breaking Intel Corp. Keeps Cashing In on Its Chips By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Wall Street's Favorites
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Wall Street's Forlorn
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Highest-Priced Companies
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Lowest-Priced Companies
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Charging Ahead
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Falling Behind
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : President's Impending Health Plan Has Medical Sector Feeling a Little Queasy : Fear of reform and continuing cost-cutting efforts put the pinch on health care stocks. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Divvying It Up
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Great Expectations
The Times 100 : Potpourri : A Few Odds And Ends About Some Of The Companies Found In This Year's Times 100.
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : IPOs: How They Fared
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Oracle Conquers Woes, Returns to Profitability : Computer software innovator's strong performance vaults it from 39th to 16th on the Market Value list. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES 100 : VIEW FROM THE STREET : Biggest IPOs
THE TIMES 100 : RISING FORTUNES : New Firms Climb to Top of Growth List By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : RISING FORTUNES : Pasadena Lender Thrives in Sluggish Housing Market : Low-cost refinancings put Countrywide Home Mortgage among the profit-growth leaders. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : RISING FORTUNES : Fastest Profit Growth
THE TIMES 100 : RISING FORTUNES : A Recession That Played Favorites : Aerospace and S&Ls were among the hardest hit, but most companies actually improved their sales and income. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : RISING FORTUNES : Hard Times Hit Read-Rite : But Analysts Say the Firm Is Well Positioned to Survive By Anne Gregor, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES 100 : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Doing More With Fewer People By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Employment Outlook
THE TIMES 100 : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Productivity of State's Firms Showed Mixed Results : Based on revenue for each employee, health care and real estate performed best. But, as usual, numbers can be deceiving. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE REGIONS : L.A.'s Latest Bloomers By Daniel Akst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE REGIONS : Health Care Firms Stand Out Among O.C. Winners : PacifiCare tops the lot, finishing 12th on the list with a strong rise in revenue and earnings. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : THE REGIONS : San Diego Firms Double Their Showing on Times 100 List : Only five made the rankings in 1991. This year, there are 10. By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : How We Did It, How to Use It: The Times 100
THE TIMES 100 : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : Who, What & Where
THE TIMES 100 : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : Exceptions
THE TIMES 100 : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : An Index to Companies and Where They Rank
Coca-Cola to Buy Stake in Mexico Firm : Investment: The $195-million deal with the No. 1 bottler there illustrates Coke's market- share battle with Pepsi. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Exception Taken to Story on Mall
Clear the Air on Smog Issues
California's Business Climate
Crittendon Center
California's Business Climate
Recycling
'90s Maxim
Debate Over Fighting in Bosnia
Debate Over Fighting in Bosnia
Debate Over Fighting in Bosnia
Debate Over Fighting in Bosnia
Debate Over Fighting in Bosnia
Debate Over Fighting in Bosnia
Languages
Yasser Arafat
2 Scenarios for El Toro Air Base
2 Scenarios for El Toro Air Base
DIAL-A-LAWYER: If you hate the thought of paying a lawyer... By Dennis Mclellan and Randy Lewis and Jerry Hicks
STILL SAFE: Looking for a safe city? Try Santa Clarita...
CHAVEZ HONORED: Tributes are scheduled in the Valley to...
LEMON LAW LAWYERS: Last week a jury ordered General Motors...
THE MELTING POT: The youths in El Toro High School's... By Randy Lewis and Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks
GOD'S TEAM? It's not uncommon to open government meetings... By Dennis Mclellan and Randy Lewis and Jerry Hicks
WHITE ELEPHANT: The future remains dim for the closed...
YOUR NECK RED? Jeff Foxworthy is starting to separate... By Randy Lewis and Jerry Hicks and Dennis Mclellan
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : 100 Villagers Feared Dead in Flash Flood From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Jetliner Crashes; 55 Die, 62 Survive From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Apron Strings as Anchors : East Germany's communism once coddled mothers. But unification has wiped out state benefits and left young women unable to go it alone. Some turn to sterilization just to compete in the job market. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Clinton Goals in Peril, Panetta Warns By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Debate Grows on Sale of U.S. Spy Satellites By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Babbitt Seeks to Balance Land Use, Conservation : Politics: Pro-environment Interior secretary is trying to redirect priorities during an era of profound change. By Maura Dolan, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Yeltsin Worked Populist Magic but No Miracle By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love Is This: A Poetry of Bliss, a Prize Inspired : Verse: Widow sells Hollywood home to fund $50,000 award, keeping vow she and husband made to selves. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Orders Tightening of Sanctions Against Serbs By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reason for Calif. Business Loss Is on the Rio Grande : Economy: A New Mexico town lures companies with cheap land, low taxes and an effusive welcome. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong Showing by Yeltsin Fails to End Power Struggle : Russia: President refrains from claiming victory in referendum. But supporters urge him to act decisively, while foes warn him against trying to curb Congress. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waco Cult Set Fire, Arson Probers Say By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dellums Says Plan to Close Base Makes Little Sense : Hearings: House Armed Services chairman says shutting down Alameda facility and outfitting an uncompleted base could cost nearly $1 billion. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Spy Threatens CIA Scandal : Intelligence: From Philippine island where he fled, Thomas J. Gerard says he will expose the agency's work with Latin American death squads if he is indicted for selling information to a Jewish group. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Debate Puts Nuclear Dump in Limbo : Environment: Questions remain about whether radioactivity could leach into an aquifer and the nearby Colorado River. The company that would operate the site has received poor marks. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Italy's Top Banker Heads Transition Government : Politics: Respected 72-year-old says he will appoint a new Cabinet today without consulting nation's parties. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hong Kong to Push Normal U.S.-China Ties By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight By Paul Houston
Washington Insight By Paul Houston
Washington Insight By Paul Houston
Pay of U.S. Workers Doesn't Match Output : Despite highest productivity, Americans fail to gain full competitive edge with major countries. By Harry Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Washington Insight By Paul Houston
West's Help for Chernobyl Area Falls Far Short of Expectations : Radiation: The world's worst nuclear accident occurred seven years ago. But crime, indifference and stifling bureaucracy have undercut most foreign aid. By Robert Seely, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Serb Stance Foreshadows More Bosnia Carnage : Balkans: Rejection of peace plan seems to taunt Western governments that have threatened military strikes to put an end to the bloodshed. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shultz Urges U.S. Air Strikes to Stop Serbs : Bosnia: Former secretary of state says U.N. diplomacy has failed to halt aggression. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deportees' Vigil Protests Talks on Mideast Peace \o7 From Associated Press\f7
19 High Court Justices Seized in Costa Rica \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Shuttle Blasts Into Orbit on Science Mission \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Hearing Aid Firms Warned on Ad Claims : Health: FDA says six manufacturers are misleading the public and are creating 'unrealistic expectations' about their products. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IMF Study Doubts Effect of Clinton's Deficit Plan : Economy: Monetary group says that even full implementation of the President's agenda would leave the U.S. at late 1980's levels. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Gays Follow March With Lobbying : Aftermath: Visits to Capitol Hill were part of a concerted move by political organizations in a bid to shed light on the issues. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Girls Risked HIV to Get Into Gang From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Ohio Congressman Ends Hunger Strike From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Holocaust Museum Opens Its Doors to Public \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Solarz Says He's Cleared in House Bank Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Three Carjackers Get Life Sentences From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Foley Says Administration May Be Rushing Health Care Package \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mother and 4 Children Die in Blaze \o7 Associated Press\f7
Girls' Savagery in Murder of Neighbor Still a Puzzle By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Teen Gets Life Term in Carjack Slaying By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Makes List of Safest Cities in U.S. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Group to Make Pitch Today to Save El Toro Base : Closure: Delegation will argue its case before U.S. commission in San Diego. Wilson and senators back effort. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother of Cult Member Insists Tanks Started Fire By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Why the City Mouse Is More Uptight Than the Country Mouse : THE POWER OF PLACE: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Thoughts, Emotions and Actions, \o7 by Winifred Gallagher,\f7 Poseidon Press, $22, 233 pages By John Wilkes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSONAL HEALTH : Biological Clock Ticking for Teens? By Kathleen Doheny
Hell on Wheels : Quadriplegics Work Out Aggressions on Rugby Team for St. Jude Center of Fullerton By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Name-Droppers : If You Can't Remember Gram Parsons, Don't Blame These Guys By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cheap Thrill Can Become a Deadly High : Drugs: More and more kids are inhaling the vapors of everything from the butane in cigarette lighters to nail polish remover. The use of inhalants--the kids call it 'huffing'--worries some drug-abuse experts. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Hubby Hobby: She Finds It's for the Birds By Dianne Klein
Say What? : Herewith the true confessions of a persistent--if only moderately successful--student of Spanish: Most attempts to get the language of Spain in her brain have gone down the drain. By Margo Kaufman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Dinner Along Partisan Lines By Kevin Allman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Old Guard Gathers By Betty Goodwin
And Now, the Art of Dining, Italian Style By Patrick Mott
SANA : Key Arab Vote
Hospital Food Getting Easier to Stomach By Kathleen Doheny
Get Out of That Eating Rut! Choices Are Limitless By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WASHINGTON : Back to the Table
MOSCOW : Post-Referendum
America From Abroad : In Belgrade, U.S. Is Now Viewed as the Enemy : Those few Americans still living in the capital of Yugoslavia are rattled by fallout from the civil war. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World View : Crime Without Borders : There is a dark side to globalization, one that has hit nearly every nation. And law enforcement is trying to cope. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PARIS : A Labor of Love
Environment : The Greening of Gorbachev : The former Soviet leader now heads a new environmental group, the International Green Cross. And he has his critics. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : All on Board for Miyazawa : An American joined the prime minister on his recent U.S. trip to see a \o7 kisha\f7 club in action. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postscript : Attila the Ukrainian : History's famed barbarian may have been the head of a Slavic tribe based on the Dnieper River. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Agenda : A Matter of Democracy : Kenya's multi-party elections last December brought changes. But President Moi has resisted serious reform, fueling speculation that the African nation is headed for trouble. By Todd Shields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culture : Banned in Egypt : A bid to censor a popular song reflects the extent to which the arts have become the victims of a widening wave of Islamic conservatism throughout the Arab world. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : The Maestro of Curitiba : By the end of Jaime Lerner's third term as mayor, this Brazilian city was a model metropolis. He fused creative urban planning with an abiding concern for the environment. By Mac Margolis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culture : A Rich African Heritage Comes Alive Deep in Mexico : It is particularly evident along La Costa Chica on the Pacific shore, where blacks are rediscovering their ancestry. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Mother Would Be Proud By Al Martinez
Great moments in law: The state Court of Appeal recently... By Steve Harvey
SPORTS WATCH : Heavenly Opening
A Moral Victory, if a Hollow One : Yeltsin's foes remain, referendum or not
The Right Bill to Ban Smoking
Workers' Comp Reform, at Last : The Primedex case underscores the urgent need for legislative action
COLUMN LEFT/ ALEXANDER COCKBURN : From Salem to Waco, by Way of the Nazis : The Davidians were a 'cult,' and thus exempted from justice and normal rules of evidence. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
PLATFORM : Court of Public Opinion May Not Allow Briseno Back on the Streets \f7 and \o7 KERMAN MADDOX, a political consultant and activist in the African-American community, commented about the statement by suspended LAPD Officer Theodore J. Briseno that he will fight to get his job back now that he has been acquitted by a federal jury of violating Rodney King's civil rights. Maddox told The Times:
PERSPECTIVES ON CESAR CHAVEZ : A Circular Ripple of Justice : Chavez's message is just as relevant for urban Latinos today as it was 30 years ago in the grape fields of Delano. By Frank Del Olmo, \o7 Frank del Olmo is deputy editor of The Times' editorial pages. \f7
Perspectives on Cesar Chavez : The Good Fight--No More, No Less : Latino politicians today speak of 'empowerment' and 'representation.' Chavez spoke of a higher value--justice. By Gloria J. Romero, \o7 Gloria J. Romero is an associate professor of psychology at Cal State L.A. and \f7
Obituaries
Obituaries : D. Rajagopal; Edited J. Krishnamurti's Teachings
Spur Posse Youth Pleads No Contest in Girl's Assault By Somini Sengupta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Limiting Use of Parks by Homeless Overturned : Courts: Santa Monica ordinance aimed at keeping large-scale feeding programs out of public areas is unconstitutional, judge rules. Concerns over freedom of speech are cited. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Week of Remembering the Riots Begins : Anniversary: Events include a televised forum and honors for those who aided truck driver Reginald O. Denny. Singer Michael Jackson kicks off charity effort. By Somini Sengupta and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State to Release Funds for Teachers Contract : Education: Davis plans to provide $25 million to $30 million as early as today. The L.A. district is trying to recoup $65 million in unclaimed desegregation money. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Savage, Puzzling Murder by the Girls Next Door : Crime: The sisters were 12, 15 and 16 when they killed a neighbor who had befriended them. Two years later the motive is unclear. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pioneering CSUN President Keeps Her Focus on Education By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : 'Problem Child' Star Loses Court Fight Over Contract
LOS ANGELES : Judge Delays Decision on Bail for Evangelist Alamo
LOS ANGELES : $45.7-Million Settlement OKd for Coastal Pollution
LOS ANGELES : Man Accused of Dumping Used Oil Into Storm Drain
LOS ANGELES : Central American Refugee Center Director Selected
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Woo, Riordan Back to Familiar Themes : Politics: Candidates receive more attention. Riordan emphasizes increasing size of police force during Koreatown visit. Woo calls for local gun control. By James Rainey and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Again Lists Santa Clarita 3rd in Safety By Jonathan Gaw and Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Caught in the Current
D.A. Seeks Counsel of Arab-Americans By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly OKs $33 Million to Fund County Juvenile Probation Camps By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Seeks Inquiry Into Man's Death in Mexican Jail By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Tapes Perot-Style 'Informercial' on Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Assembly Passes Bill Curbing Transfer of Guns to Juveniles By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Obituaries
Report Criticizes Impacts of New Pipeline Route : Environment: The study urges that existing overland lines be used to move oil from Santa Barbara's offshore fields to L.A. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Oasis of Hope Among Schools : Led by its new principal, Yvonne Chan, this school isn't waiting for LEARN reforms, the bust-up-the-LAUSD ballot measure or any other instructions from above. By Scott Harris
CHATSWORTH : Business Owners May Hire Security Force By Jill Leovy
GLENDALE : Service Fees Increased for College Students By Tommy Li
GLENDALE : Gift Shop Struck by 3rd Arson Fire By Tommy Li
WEST HILLS : Israeli Flag Flies High With Preschoolers By Jill Leovy
BURBANK : Youths in Job Program to Start Internship By Ed Bond
All Creatures Bright and Homeless By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENCINO : Slain Man Honored With Courage Award By Scott Glover
RESEDA : Picus Aide to Mediate Dispute Over Parking By Jill Leovy
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : New Group Hopes to Make a Difference By Ed Bond
SYLMAR : Tree-Planting Project for Freeway Is Praised By Carmen Valencia
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : 2 Stable Owners Win Operating Permits By Carmen Valencia
MISSION HILLS : Police Near Arrest in Boy's Shooting By David Colker
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : 4-Way Race Begins for Honorary Mayor By Ed Bond
VAN NUYS : Hero's Chase, Capture of Suspect Honored By Jeff Schnaufer
VAN NUYS : Woman Appeals Denial of Day-Care Center By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Former Foe Backs Hall for 7th District Seat By Jack Cheevers
Parents Trim School Lawns as Volunteers By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Child Center Denied Permit By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Session on School Year Change Fizzles : Education: Few turn out for meeting on proposal to abandon year-round schedule. More hearings are in the offing. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Ruling Expected for Evangelist By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rains Long Gone but Landslides Still Possible, Geologist Says
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Called 3rd Safest City : Communities: The FBI reports the area has a crime rate of 34 per 1,000 residents. It ranks between No. 2 Thousand Oaks and No. 4 Simi Valley. By Mack Reed and Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Killed When Car Hits Motorcycle
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $1.3-Million Stevenson Ranch Settlement OKd By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Unusual Therapy Cited in Rape Case : Courts: Palmdale woman says a psychologist promised Bible readings and natural medicines would help her. He denies any wrongdoing. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Sentenced in Slaying Over $80 Debt By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks City Council to Vote on Enclave's Gate Plan By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks, Simi No Longer Safest Cities : Statistics: They drop to second and fourth place in ranking of nation's communities with populations of 100,000 or more. Major-crime rates increase slightly. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impacts of Proposed Oil Pipeline Through Area Criticized in Report By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors to Consider Keeping Taxes From State : Budget: The proposed ordinance is a retaliatory measure for possible cuts in assistance to local governments. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Sheriff's Department Notes Name Mistake By Patrick Mccartney
COUNTYWIDE : Judge Turns Down Group's Request to Amend Jail Suit By Tina Daunt
EL RIO : Girl Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Suspected Trespasser Awakened, Arrested By Brenda Day
VENTURA : Gunman Robs Pizza Business By Sara Catania
SOMIS : Sentencing Date Set for Flower Rancher By Daryl Kelly
COUNTYWIDE : Display Takes Aim at Drunk Drivers By Jeff Mcdonald
COUNTYWIDE : Girl Who Was Shot With Pellet Gun Is Stable After Surgery By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Adult Entertainment Restrictions Adopted By Phil Sneiderman
THOUSAND OAKS : Residents Opposing Plan for Gas Station By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : Killer Sentenced After Apologizing By Jeff Mcdonald
SIMI VALLEY : Bomb Suspect Not at Scene, Counsel Says By Jeff Mcdonald
Live Pipe Bomb Found in Street Is Disarmed
Woman, 62, Dies in House Fire
Contestants Jockeying for Hart's State Senate Seat : Politics: A Republican from San Luis Obispo County is the first to announce for the seat being vacated by the Democrat in 1994. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DINING REVIEW : This Event Lives Up to Its Name : For '93, the food for the Art of Dining fund-raiser was all Italian, and each course was artfully done. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : * Joy Baker; Wife and Daughter of Former GOP Senate Leaders
Obituaries : * Frank Arthur Vanderlip Jr.; Developer of Palos Verdes Peninsula
Obituaries : * Benny Newton; Ex-Convict Turned Minister, Riot Life-Saver
Obituaries : * Thomas J. Long; Co-Founder of Longs Drug Stores
Obituaries : * Estelle R. Brisker; Interior Designer, Activist and Professor
Troubled District Hires Trouble-Shooter : Management: Specialist takes helm at Santa Margarita where top managers have been suspended during probe of gifts from contractors, lavish expense accounts. By Rene Lynch and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Students Prevail in Fight to Wear Devil Emblem By Anna Cekola and Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Meter's Running on Utility Aid for Needy : Crisis intervention: Wet weather and recession force more residents to seek help with gas, electric bills from an already stretched Community Development Council. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 3, Drowns in Back-Yard Pool; Sister on Life Support : Tragedy: Two children opened sliding glass door of den while mother and four other adults were indoors. Authorities are investigating. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Faces Misdemeanor in Officer's Death : Court: Day laborer, who was not drunk at time of head-on collision, pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter. Funeral for CHP sergeant is today. By Mark I. Pinksy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Forum Tonight on Anti-Graffiti Efforts By Jon Nalick
SANTA ANA : Girl Sentenced for Fatally Beating Baby By Lily Dizon
STANTON : City to Announce Interim Manager By Willson Cummer
ANAHEIM : Benefit Held for Victim of Leukemia By Terry Spencer
SANTA ANA : Heninger Park Area Target for Upgrading By Jon Nalick
PLACENTIA : School District to Decide on Layoffs By Danielle A. Fouquette
FULLERTON : Alleged Robber Shot by Intended Victim By Otto Strong
SANTA ANA : 3 Gunmen Chase, Fatally Shoot Man By Eric Young
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Donations of Shoes for Homeless Sought
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Found Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder By Lily Dizon
Countywide : Attempt to Recall Wieder Is Dropped By Eric Lichtblau
LAGUNA HILLS : Group Touts Business in South County By Frank Messina
Countywide : Pacific Bell Offers Updated Phone Bills By Terry Spencer
IRVINE : City Considers Fire Protection District By Shelby Grad
Countywide : Ex-Supervisor Roth Meets Fine Deadline By Eric Lichtblau
NEWPORT BEACH : Marine Arrested in Ear-Biting Incident By Eric Young
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Binion Land Is Part of Proposed Initiative By Geoff Boucher
LAGUNA BEACH : Intoxication Arrests Up 656% Last Year By Leslie Earnest
Santa Margarita Water District Paid Dearly for Contract Change : Management: Termination of a contract awarded through competitive bidding resulted in $3.6 million in cost overruns and $2.4 million in a court judgment. By Rene Lynch and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Budget Plans A and B Give Huntington Beach Options By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFf WRITER
Police Arrest Alleged Car Thief After Chase
Man, Passerby Wounded in Gun Battle
Developer's Son Pleads Guilty to Illegal Arrest : Courts: George L. Argyros Jr. flashed a medallion to force a motorist off an Idaho road. By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agencies Agree to Seek U.S. Funds for Disney Resort Parking Garage : Transportation: Structure's first floor would serve commuters. Action is a boost for $3-billion project. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
SPORTS
Stauber to Remain in Goal for Kings : NHL playoffs: The rookie stopped 28 shots during a 3-1 victory over the Flames in Game 4. From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
VALLEY AREA ROUNDUP : The Master's Wins, Loses, Ties a School Record
Thrill Isn't Gone : Jim Abbott Says He Is Excited About His Bittersweet Return to Anaheim, but Insists That He Is Happy in Yankee Pin Stripes By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Series of Musical Goaltenders : Kings: Rookie Stauber has the start for Game 5 after he stops Flames to even series, 2-2. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Only Thing Scientific Is Numbering of the Picks By Jim Murray
Rams' Welcome for Bettis Certainly Isn't Second-Best By Mike Penner
Will Torretta Join Ranks of NFL Heisman Failures? By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bulls Testing the Limits of Ego Conflict : NBA playoffs: But their new underdog role might be the thing to bring them together again. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Hopes Are High for Derby : Horse racing: Jockey Stevens believes that Personal Hope has what it takes to win in Kentucky. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
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Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Celtic Coach Will Never Forget This Brush With Greatness By Mal Florence
Pistons Fire Rothstein After Missing Playoffs From Staff and Wire Reports
Wake Forest forward Rodney Rogers announced that he will... From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxers Butt Heads, Hernandez Keeps WBA Title By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Bates Offers Hope Raiders End Trend : Pro football: Last two first-round draft choices, Marinovich and McGlockton, have been problems. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Speed Need Remains Unsatisfied : Pro football: They draft UCLA receiver LaChapelle in fifth round, ponder a way to get more out of Anderson. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NBA PLAYOFFS / UPDATE : CLIPPERS : Woods Replaced on the Roster By Scott Howard-cooper
NBA PLAYOFFS / UPDATE : LAKERS : Player Shortage for Sun Series By Helene Elliott
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : A Problem That Is Tough to Nail Down By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Yount to Have Arthroscopic Surgery Associated Press
Rain Offers Dodgers Break in Despair : Baseball: Everything, including a clubhouse meeting, has been tried in a six-game losing streak, so some see weather as help. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : White Sox Jump on Valenzuela Early, Win, 7-0 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Lonnie Smith Beats Braves With Homer in 11th From Associated Press
Patriots Draft Ex-Orange Coast Defender Hatch
Community College Forward Commits to Titan Basketball Team By Scott Miller
Saddleback's Molle Signs With Hawaii
Saddleback Wins Conference Golf Title
Programs Get Ready for Another Round of Budget Cuts By Scott Miller
Community College Softball
Golden West Swimmer Faces Test By Steve Kresal
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOFTBALL : Things Are Going Fullerton's Way in the Conference Softball Race By Steve Kresal
Popovich Returns as Marina Basketball Coach By Mike Reilley
Ellis Expected to Be Named Tustin High Football Coach By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kelly Roda of Irvine High and Scott Perez of University...
Aliso Niguel Selects Teal, Wolverines By Martin Henderson
Irvine baseball players Ryan O'Toole and Scott Seal have...
Foothill's Tad Heath, one of the top 800-meter runners in... By Kim Kutcher
Orange County principals will again begin the process of... By Chris Foster
NHL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Penguins Clinch Series by Beating Devils, 5-3 From Associated Press
KENTUCKY DERBY / UPDATE : Field Is Expected to Be Near Limit By Bill Christine
Volkert Finally Stops on College Merry-Go-Round : Softball: Former Dana Hills pitcher calls Point Loma Nazarene in San Diego home after attending three other schools. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Gross' Hit in 11th Inning Gets El Modena Past Canyon, 5-4
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Mighty Ducks Get Wilson to Direct Sales, Marketing By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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