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What happened on June 12, 1993
NEWS
NATION IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : WW II German Sub Found Off Cape Cod From Times Staff and Wire Reports
9 Hostages Safe After Overnight Ordeal : Canyon Country: Gunmen rob bank after captive opens vault. JULIE TAMAKI and JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Senator-Elect Blasts Grand Jury Probe From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chile's Army Scolded for 'Out of Place' Show of Force : Latin America: President criticizes military for going on alert in May. But democracy not threatened, he adds. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selection of Breyer as Nominee to High Court Seems Imminent : Judiciary: Federal judge meets with Clinton at the White House. The President was said to be impressed after their first face-to-face meeting. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Armed Forces Ban Discrimination Against Gays : Rights: Order allows homosexuals to serve in elite units, posts requiring special clearance. Activists cheer the move. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iranian President Rafsanjani Heads to Victory in Polls From Associated Press
Malpractice Award Limits Considered by White House : Health care: Move to win support for reform comes after doctors balk at plan to shift liability, sources say. EDWIN CHEN and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AIDS Meeting Ends With Sobering Appraisals : Health: Experts say that progress is slow in coming. The Berlin conference stressed prevention, not cure. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
MIDEAST : Israel's Left Wonders if It Has Lost Its Voice : Even after last year's electoral victories, the nation seems to be ignoring its peace activists. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Axes Poised on All Sides of Clinton's Forest Plan : Timber: Loggers, labor and owl lovers are holding their nose over the germinating Northwest proposal. As the President predicted, no one is happy. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Backs Two Cheaper Options for Space Station From Times Wire Services
Roberti Ready for Long Fight on School Split CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State School Board Votes to Oppose Voucher Initiative JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : TV Reporter Is Fired in Court Bugging From Times Staff and Wire Reports
N. Korea Halts Pullout From Nuclear Treaty STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reduced AQMD Budget Approved; Cost-Cutting, 15 Layoffs Planned
Cal State Fullerton's Schweitzer Dies Unexpectedly at Conference
NATION IN BRIEF : LOUISIANA : Tulane Seeks Control Over Scholarships From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Germany Bans Right-Wing Group; Turks Close Shops : Violence: Arsonists set fire to a house where foreigners live near Darmstadt, police say. No one is hurt. From Times Wire Services
A New Enemy Is Born, and He Lives Next Door : Ethnic strife: Fighting divides Croats and Muslims in Travnik, yet another microcosm of a horrific war. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C.'s Young Right Wing Raises Big Flap : Politics: Impudent, gonzo Republicans light into anyone to their left via Illuminare newsletter. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Asks to Enter GATT by End of Year Reuters
White House Renews Push to Cut the 'Middleman' Out of Student Loans : Budget: The plan for direct financing from the government has already met compromises in Congress. But the banking industry is not giving in. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nigeria to Hold Election Today Despite Court's Call for Delay From Reuters
Nigeria to Hold Election Despite Call for Delay Reuters
COLUMN ONE : Cheers for Our Hero, 'Salaryman' : Japanese use musicals, novels about the corporate rat race to inject new meaning--and a little soap opera flair--into humdrum work lives. Office politics and wives' neglect are common themes. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Will Send Troops to Bosnia, but Only if U.N. Clarifies Mandate : Balkans: Moscow already has peacekeepers in Croatia. Critics say they have sided with Serbian forces there. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Budget Calls for $1.6 Billion in Cuts : Finance: One hospital, 41 fire stations and four jails would close. Welfare and probation departments also hit. HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kinkel to Lead German Party Reuters
Fueled by Fiscal Hardship, Ukraine Miners Strike Spreads ROBERT SEELY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riordan's Transition Team Draws on Business World : City Hall: Mayor-elect names advisers who represent a spectrum of ethnic groups and areas, including the Valley. JAMES RAINEY and TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
31% of Young White Adults Show Anti-Black Views Times Wire Services
High Court OKs Stiff Penalties for Hate Crimes DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court OKs Stiffer Penalty for Hate Crimes : Jurisprudence: Civil rights and religious leaders breathe a sigh of relief at the 9-0 ruling. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Figure in Smuggling Case Fails to Surface From Associated Press
Arthur Alexander; Pop and Country Songwriter
Heinz A. Lowenstam; Caltech Professor of Paleoecology
Justice Officials Deny Threat Over Travel Office Probe : White House: They contradict report that Administration pressured FBI into examining alleged wrongdoing. It is unclear what led to an IRS audit. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terry Gets 5 Months in Prison for Role in Presenting Fetus to Clinton From Associated Press
Outgoing Envoy to Japan: Forceful on Tough Issues LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Forces Attack Somali Weapon Sites : Africa: U.S. flying gunships hit clan leader Aidid's compounds and warehouses in retaliation for the ambush-killing of 23 Pakistani peacekeepers. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Chief of CIS Defects to Russian Post : Ex-republics: Switch to national security council signals an end to the Commonwealth's defense alliance. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Webb; Played 'Captain Midnight' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noel P. Parente; CEO of Barr Media Group
Milward Simpson; Former Governor, Senator From Wyoming
Newport-Mesa Names New Superintendent BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
British Soldiers Kill 2 Croats as Convoy Attacked KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Half Sister Convicted of Murder She Admitted in Diary : Trial: Schoolmates, relatives and attorney are shocked by the verdict. The conviction means the Bay Area 15-year-old could spend 10 years in custody. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Forces Attack Somali Weapon Sites : Africa: U.S.-led assault targets clan leader Aidid's radio station, compounds and warehouses in retaliation for the ambush-killing of 23 Pakistani peacekeepers. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Loses Breast Implant Lawsuit : Medicine: Ex-topless dancer didn't prove link between ailments, leaking silicone gel, jury says. Dow Corning victory is first since devices were banned. From Associated Press
Justices Affirm Religion's Right to Sacrifice Animals DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : Pope Hits the Road Again : John Paul heads for Spain, where secular freedoms challenge Catholicism. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Julius Sprechman; Film Company Accountant, Novelist
Scott Barrie; International Fashion Designer
Charles E. Tuttle; Publisher Spanned Eastern, Western Cultures
N. Korea Tests Missile Able to Reach Japan SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk Is Cheap, but Congress Finds Curiosity Pays : Ethics: Speaking fees are out. But financial reports show that 'fact finding' junkets keep lawmakers on the move at taxpayers' expense. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michael Jackson Concert in Israel Rescheduled Reuters
Pennsylvania Governor Tested for Liver Transplant From Associated Press
Soviet Plan to Assassinate Tito Told : Europe: Secret service had assigned an agent to kill the former Yugoslav leader, a senior Yeltsin adviser says. The murder was never attempted. From Associated Press
Mondale Is Selected for Japan Post : Diplomacy: Clinton praises ex-vice president's qualifications for job as ambassador. U.S., Tokyo negotiators note progress in trade talks. JOHN M. BRODER and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Piergiuseppe Beretta; President of Family Gun-Making Firm
Harfield Weedin; Veteran Radio, TV Director
HOME & GARDEN
The Great Cover-Up : Using Slipcovers to Hide Old Furniture Flaws, Create New Look Has Permanent Appeal SHARON COHOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DECOR : Bird Cages Are Set Free From Routine Usage From Associated Press
REMODELING : Add On a Permit to Bootleg Building MARESA ARCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Not All Pieces Re-Cover Equally SHARON COHOON
Few Basic Tools Let You Get Digs In PATRICK MOTT
Flakiness a Sure Sign Paint Repairs Needed JOHN MORELL
HOME SAFETY : Trapped Toxins Become the Enemy Within From Associated Press
For Good Thyme, Try Fullerton Herb Fair
The Great Cover-Up : Quick-Change Artist Prefers to Paint Classics SHARON COHOON
Keeping Garden Tools on the Cutting Edge Makes Jobs Easier From Associated Press
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Know When to Mend Fences for Harmony From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
After 60 Years, the Lone Ranger Still Lives : Nostalgia: The Masked Man packs a wallop even today. A celebration in Lone Pine brings out fans and Clayton Moore, the TV actor who played the legendary hero. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letterman's Last 2 Weeks at NBC: Sweet or Sour? : Television: The final shows will tell whether the late-night host's departure from the network is amicable. He debuts at CBS on Aug. 30, going head-to-head with Jay Leno. RICK DU BROW
Bochco May Cool Hot Scenes in 'NYPD Blue' : Television: The producer says he's willing to consider alterations in the first episode, which some station managers consider too racy to broadcast. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Gift' Documents Life With Mortality : Movie: Laguna Beach filmmaker seeks funding to complete a full-length film of people affected by AIDS or HIV infection. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND TV : The Finals: Mayor Bradley, Suns vs. Bulls N.F. MENDOZA
Pop/rock DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Primus Pops Up at No. 7 With 'Soda' : 'To me it was funny,' says singer-bassist Les Claypool of the album's chart premiere. The band's music is alternative even to alternative rock. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. AIDS Giving Is Found Wanting : Funding: Although some activists and officials express gratitude for money-raising projects and the support of local groups, others say the arts community lags in its approach. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Volga' Examines Life on the River DAVID SCHEIDERER
Diversity Seen as the Ticket to Boost Movie Attendance ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SATURDAY LETTERS : That Funny Stuff Just Isn't So Funny
TV REVIEWS : 'Frankenstein' Sans the Nuts and Bolts CHRIS WILLMAN
Today At Afi Festival Compiled by Michael Wilmington
Latin Rapper El General Set for 'FESTAC Explosion' ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Water Crosses a Key Bridge With Its MCA Records Deal MIKE BOEHM
'Cookin' With Gas' Benefit Set for June 23
Love (and Death?) of Woody's Art : Movies: What effect will Allen's personal problems have on his career? Some believe he will be punished professionally, others say the public can separate the man from his work. ROBIN RAUZI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Circus of Power Leads the Way in Back-to-Basics Rock KATHERINE TURMAN
Local Drummer to Keep Beat in Westerberg's Band Mike Boehm
OPERA REVIEW : Music Center's 'Salome' in S.F. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, IMES MUSIC CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : Nuns Down Under in 'Brides of Christ' RAY LOYND
Two of Tarkovsky's Best on Tap at New Beverly KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Jurassic' Sets Preview Record CLAUDIA ELLER
Finding a Good Replacement : With His Band Bash & Pop, Tommy Stinson Tones Down Defiance and Aims for Longevity MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Big Tush, Little Tush': Cuteness Is Bottom Line LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Sprinkle's Brave, Witty Journey to 'Post-Post Porn Modernist' JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hall of Native Cultures Gets a Double Blessing : Exhibits: L.A. Museum of Natural History's new collection fuses the ancient and the modern in a tribute to American Indians. ROBIN RAUZI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : After Two Upsets, Padilla Hopes to Follow in Bowe's Footsteps EARL GUSTKEY
Huerta Warms Up to Nail Down Title : High school tennis: Chatsworth star breaks sweat before putting heat on Tombakian in City final. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Delay Only Cloud in Engesser's Season : Athlete of the year: Oregon-bound Ocean View runner dominated middle distances. KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Times 1993 Spring All-county Teams
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marlins' 21 Hits Defeat Pirates, 11-3 From Associated Press
Former CSUN, Tiger Slugger Wants to Take Shot as Coach FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ripken, Orioles Have Big Night, 16-4 From Associated Press
It Figures That They Would Be Squeaky Clean MAL FLORENCE
Angels Pound Mariners : Baseball: Aided by three Seattle errors, they give Finley all the support he needs in 8-2 complete-game victory. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Juan Capistrano's Oxley Wins Main Event in Speedway Racing
Annual Event Retains Theme of Harmony : Watts Games: More than 12,000 athletes in 12 sports from throughout Southland will come together for spirited competition. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Hollins Needs Surgery on Right Hand Associated Press
It's All Relative : Zaun Has Been a Big Hit in Baltimore, and Not Just Because of His Uncle Rick MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Hit a Long Run for Myers : Baseball: A single by Angel catcher turns into four runs with the help of Mariner miscues. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCC's Meredith Named to All-American Team
And Lastly, the Usual Word on the Dodgers
Dirty Water Wasn't From Treatment Plant
Papa Gene : As a Pro Bowl Guard and More Recently a Representative, Upshaw Has Been Unshakable on the NFL Players' Behalf BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Barkley Rips Through Bulls, Then Attacks Phoenix Fans MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WATER POLO / ALAMO CUP : Greece Hands U.S. First Loss, 9-6 MARTIN BECK
Fernandez Traded to Blue Jays : Baseball: Mets deal All-Star shortstop to former team, get Darrin Jackson in return. From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Edberg Stopped by No. 83 Morgan in Grass Event From Associated Press
Park Is Selected to Coach Women's Volleyball at CLU
WATER POLO ALAMO CUP : U.S. Is Defenseless in Loss to Greece MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Begins to Ponder End of His Road : Pro basketball: With little to prove on the court and finding negative press off of it, a third consecutive NBA title could be enough to let Bull star walk away on his own terms. MARK VANCIL, SPORTING NEWS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Pitcher Nielsen Makes It to Anaheim ELLIOTT TEAFORD
The Times 1993 Spring All-county Teams : All-county Boys' Volleyball
Dodgers Get No Relief in 5-4 Loss : Baseball: Gross leaves with 4-0 lead, but Gwynn's three-run double caps five-run ninth for Padres. Strawberry says he might quit for the rest of the season. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Worrell Not Worried About Struggles MARYANN HUDSON
GOLF ROUNDUP : Rarick Is Leader in LPGA Championship From Associated Press
Bumpus, Hernandez to Pull Double Duty : High schools: Oxnard, Moorpark standouts will play in Ventura County baseball, football all-star games on same day. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fans Stick It Out, Even if Kings' Ending Was Somewhat Bitter
Reasons for Becoming a Former Clipper Fan
What's the Hall Truth? He Will Be Missed
Maybe This Is Why Meet Was Rescheduled
Jones Plans to Make Run for It : High school track: Thousand Oaks sprinter says she'll be going "all out" today in Sacramento. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East Sneaks Past West, 6-5, in Ventura County Softball JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP TENNIS / CITY SECTION INDIVIDUAL FINALS : Chatsworth's Huerta Applies Pressure, Defeats Tombakian WENDY WITHERSPOON
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Paseana Favored to End Slump With a Repeat in the Milady BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brewer-Yankee Game Is for the Birds Associated Press
Brazilian Player Reports a $150,000 Theft From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA FINALS : The Suns Keep Coming Back, but Bulls Win : Game 2: Jordan's 42 points are matched by Barkley's, but Chicago holds on, 111-108, and becomes first team to open the finals with two road victories. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gretzky Avoids Media : Kings: He talks with coaching staff and teammates, then departs before he can be asked about retirement. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeSaussure, Serpas Advance to Finals of Scholastic Meet : High school track and field: Sprinters from Taft, Birmingham highs must improve times to have chance to win today at UCLA's Drake Stadium. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / VINCE KOWALICK : Rowe Tries to Make (Two) Tracks to Title
Prospect Remains on Target : Baseball: Pitcher Todd Van Poppel, who conjured up images of Ryan and Clemens as a Texas prep, is slowly making his way through the Oakland organization. BRUCE SCHOENFELD, SPORTING NEWS
Cawhorn Takes Big Step Toward Fulfilling His Dream : Baseball: Standout at Golden West and San Jose State is drafted by Indians. STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seiffert's Fine Year Lacks One Trophy : Player of the year: Capistrano Valley senior would spike all the fame for a Southern Section title. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Realignment Plan Puts Servite in Empire League
49ers Suffer Late Knockout : College World Series: LSU scores three in bottom of the ninth to eliminate CS Long Beach, 6-5. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jordan and Gambling Together Are a Bad Bet
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SAN FERNANDO : Prosecutors to Ask for Death Penalty JULIE TAMAKI
Ventura : Police Arrest 8 More in Graffiti Outbreak JULIE FIELDS
Rock Guitarist Accidentally Shoots Woman TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Beverly Hills Sting Targets Call Girl Ring SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Man Convicted in Killing of Card Player THOM MROZEK
LOS ANGELES : Judge Dismisses Holliday's Suit Over King Videotape
Aging Nuns Transform Mobile Home Park : The elderly: Women who took their vows 50 years ago can no longer turn to their orders for care. About 70 find refuge and ministry in Florida facility. HUGH A. MULLIGAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia State : 4 Degrees Earned by a Family That Put the Home in Homework BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Vote on District Boundaries Denied TOMMY LI
State School Board Votes to Oppose Voucher Initiative JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Court Reverses Verdict in Case of 'Duck' Sign MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Habra : Students Discover Value of Words MIMI KO
$2.6 Million Missing From Escrow Firm
Countywide : Freeway Interchange Suddenly Closed JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
No Commitment Is Without Risk : U.S. dispatches 300 troops to Macedonia
WESTWOOD : 700 Protest UCLA Plan to Merge, Eliminate Programs
Completing the Flow of Food : Why should any child go to bed hungry in Los Angeles?
AGOURA HILLS : Sales of Spray Cans May Be Restricted KURT PITZER
SAN CLEMENTE : Ceremony to Mark End of Police Dept. ANNA CEKOLA
VENTURA : 3 Students Expelled for Carrying Knives JEFF MEYERS
SEAL BEACH : City May Pay More to Keep Fire Service SHELBY GRAD
Two Races to Raise Money for Pier
PORT HUENEME : Antique Radios on Display at Library LEO SMITH
EDUCATION WATCH : Keeping the Lid On
Support for Management Plan Builds : Waste: Ventura expected to back bill for a countywide agency to manage trash collection. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Antelope Valley Coalition Plans a Unity March in Wake of Knight Poem Flap SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Budget: Getting Closer
Verdict Supports Woman Who Defied Gangs : Courts: A Lynwood man faces up to six years for intimidating a North Hollywood single mother who cooperated with police. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amateur Hour
Simi Considers Spreading Air Cleanup Cost : Environment: Adviser urges fees be paid for all new developments--large or small. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce Offers Classes for Older Students
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2,020-Acre Annexation Clears Way for Housing Development SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DARE Grads Evoke Support STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head-on Collision Kills 1, Injures 6 TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
First Woman Elected to Head Episcopal Diocese From Religious News Service
Budget Negotiators Cut Funds for Conservation Effort : Environment: Plans call for eliminating state money for a program to save the gnatcatcher while not threatening the building industry. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany's Role
2 Men Handcuff, Rob Dana Point Woman of $600
Budget Cuts Also Paint Grim Picture for Valley : Spending: In addition to publicized health care and jail reductions, swift-water rescue operations and libraries will be affected. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Clinton
Money Woes Force GroveShakespeare to Lay Off Its Staff JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Party Will Highlight City's 36th Birthday
VAN NUYS : Gang Member Found Guilty of Threatening Woman
Jury Awards $1 Million to Freeway Crash Victim BARBARA MURPHY
BURBANK : City to Fund Youth Sports Programs ED BOND
Judge Postpones Wagner Sentencing on Embezzlement Charges Until June 25
Former Sen. Carpenter Has Terminal Cancer, Lawyer Says : Courts: The ex-legislator faces two federal corruption trials. His attorney says his client is determined to proceed with the cases in an effort to clear his name. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notary Services at Courts to be Slashed MATTHEW HELLER
The Driver's Guide To Traffic Trouble
Free Trade Agreement and Perot
Oxnard Council to Consider New Cutbacks : Budgets: City manager urges department mergers, elimination of two elected positions. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate Passes Measure to Ban Pellet, BB Guns From Schools Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
LAGUNA HILLS : New Sheriff Services Contract Approved GEOFF BOUCHER
Motorcycle Officer Injured in Accident
MISSION VIEJO : Olympic Team Part of Summer Splash GEOFF BOUCHER
'Rainbow Man' Guilty in Airport Hotel Siege ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Battle Lines in War of 'Words' : Politics: Democrats hope to unseat Rep. Robert K. Dornan with a videotape using his own verbal barbs and bombshells lobbed in speeches and on the House floor. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Vietnam War Study Wins State Honor DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
On Day 1, Daze of the Dinosaurs : Entertainment: It's been almost impossible to escape the hype leading up to the premiere of "Jurassic Park," but the movie opened Friday to monster crowds. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Completed on School Bond Election ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeowners Laud Airport Panel Choice SCOTT GLOVER
SATICOY : $12-Million Bequest Will Promote Farming LEO SMITH
7 Women Report Razors in Car Seats
RESEDA : Official Misses Talk on Synagogue Plans JILL LEOVY
RESEDA : Students Pay Tribute With 'Memory Wall' JILL LEOVY
Fire Chief's Plan Would Lay Off 57 : Budget: He also calls for closing four stations to save the county almost $3.8 million. Firefighters pledge sacrifices to minimize reduction of service. MACK REED and TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Head Defends Low Graduation Rate JILL LEOVY
Obituaries
Freeway Crash at Rush-Hour Stalls Traffic for 10 Miles : Accident: The wreck forced officials to close northbound lanes on the Santa Ana Freeway for almost three hours. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard S. Bryce Is Named Undersheriff BRENDA DAY
Bank Officer, 8 Others Held at Gunpoint in Canyon Country Home : Crime: She was forced by suspects to open TransWorld Bank's vault after she and others, including five youths, were held overnight. All five suspects escaped. JULIE TAMAKI and JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Roberti Expects Bitter Fight on School Breakup CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Parents Call Meeting on School Vandalism SCOTT GLOVER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Hires Architect for New $25-Million City Hall SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Veterans' Group Plans Navy Reunion JON NALICK
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Schools Revise Policy Against Weapons DEBRA CANO
School Policy Tying Grades, Attendance Under Fire : Education: Parents' protest prompts Moorpark district board to rethink the practice. But, superintendent notes, it is not uncommon. MAIA DAVIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assessment District Recommended to Fund Police : Port Hueneme: Fees could raise $380,000 annually, report says. It also suggests utility tax. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MALIBU LAKE, TOPANGA : Brush-Clearing Urged to Lower Fire Danger KURT PITZER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Bridge Tests Strength of Knowledge ROBERT BARKER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Park-and-Ride Lot Security to Continue SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley : Jury Exonerates Police in Blinding of Man BARBARA MURPHY
HOLLYWOOD : Pilot Program to Patrol Hollywood Blvd. Begins
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Food Bag Market Wins Reprieve JEFF SCHNAUFER
Wait Won't Be Over for Some : Experts Caution Parents About Violent Scenes in 'Jurassic Park' SHELBY GRAD and MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 5 Car Dealers Given Reprieve in Loan Payments : Antelope Valley: The Palmdale City Council rejects a request for more advertising funds. The auto park will sell about 18 acres to Caltrans. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Bones About It --'Jurassic Park' Era Is Upon the Land : Movies: Crowds devour much-hyped thrills and chills. Off screen, wallet-chomping spinoffs abound. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Backbay Drive Stays Closed for Repairs BOB ELSTON
Angry Women Vow to Go On Suing Newport : Scandal: Several police employees said the city betrayed them by retiring with full benefits the chief and a captain it had fired in sex harassment case. ERIC LICHTLAU and BOB ELSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fortress-Like or Fanciful, Fence Falls From Favor : Neighborhoods: Six designs were chosen in international contest, but homeowners prefer to keep the area open. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum of Art Paints Plan to Raise Money : Culture: Because of Oxnard cuts, the center will establish an advisory board, memberships and charge admission fees. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA CRESCENTA : Snake Sightings Prompt Warnings TOMMY LI
Boy Drowns, Girl Critically Hurt in 2 Pool Accidents ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Man Kills Woman, Wounds 2, Fatally Shoots Himself
Trips Funded by Outside Groups Yielded Benefits, Congressmen Say : Government: Berman, Waxman and Moorhead traveled with their wives to symposiums and other events, reports show. The practice is legal. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fishermen Hook a Big One--a Great White : Harbor: Shark, believed to be a 1-month-old female, will be moved to a San Francisco aquarium. Scientists say she will have a better chance of survival there. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funds for Defense Conversion
Man Sought in Slaying Kills Self
LAGUNA HILLS : Junior Olympians Have a Field Day ANNA CEKOLA
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Father Sentenced to 11 Years in Slaying of His Newborn Boy : Crime: The Quartz Hill man had pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter. The infant was found dead in February, 1992, in a trash bin. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Another Possible Victim of Child Molester Found BARBARA MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Renovated Park to Be Dedicated BERT ELJERA
THOUSAND OAKS : Students Learn Math While Munching Pizza BRENDA DAY
Infected Ducks Seized at Kern County Refuge : Wildlife: Venice birds under quarantine are to be killed in Sacramento, officials say. State appeals court rejects activists' plea to save the fowl. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
2 Musick Jail Officers Transferred Amid Allegations of Misconduct : Investigation: Letter citing sexual liaisons between employees and inmates now appears to be a forgery, official says, calling moves a precaution. ERIC LICHTBLAU and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SUN VALLEY : Man Stable After Freeway Shooting JULIE TAMAKI
3-Year Study of Gays OKd by Church : Policies: Presbyterian General Assembly asks all churches to examine issues of homosexuality related to membership, ministry and ordination. From Associated Press
OJAI : Man, 44, Arrested in 12-Year-Old's Rape BRENDA DAY
SANTA ANA : Members of 40 Gangs to March for Peace JON NALICK
DWP Banned From Using Civil Service Ratings : Workplace: Action comes in response to charges that results were manipulated to favor certain people for high-level promotions. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Lawsuit Puts District on Horns of a Diablo LILY DIZON
BREA : 'Habitat' Builders Put Up 4 Condos DE TRAN
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Closed After Inspectors Find Cable Problem Associated Press
GLENDALE : Ecology Group Fights to Save Old Oak Tree TOMMY LI
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Scandal's Questions Linger
SIMI VALLEY : 18-Year-Old Man Dies in Pickup Truck Crash JULIE FIELDS
Santa Monica High School's New Principal Sets Her Tone : Education: Sylvia Rousseau will be the first African-American and the first woman to lead the campus. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Price Report Sparks Bond Market Rally : Economy: Flat wholesale figures for May calm inflation fears and ease expectations of a rise in interest rates, but sluggish retail sales point to continued consumer caution. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Price Report Sparks Bond Market Rally : Markets: Interest rates pull back broadly and the Dow climbs 13.29 points in relief. OPEC dispute hurts oil shares. From Times Staff and Wire Services
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Start-Up Aims at Novel Use of Aerospace : Recovery: An L.A. partnership forms to use defense electronics in making a children's safety device. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Says 'Not Yet' to Rolling Back Cable Fees : Communications: The agency wants additional staff to start enforcing the new law. Rate freeze remains in effect. From Associated Press
In the Doghouse Over Outhouse Associated Press
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Daily Pilot's Subscribers to Receive Times JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA's CityWalk Has 'em Strolling in the Aisles : $100-Million Mall Appears Winning Mix of Glitzy Shops and Restaurants PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Specialty of the House: Making Dough : Food: Pasta maker supplies top Southland restaurants with unusual shapes and fillings--but don't look for them in your corner market. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Pickets to Show Up at Arena's Debut : Protest: Stagehands local is disgruntled because the Anaheim venue is using non-union labor at its grand opening next week, a Barry Manilow concert. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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