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What happened on March 05, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Van Halen: Only Surprise is the Locle By Katherine Turman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Arts By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Social Security Tax Increase
Women With AIDS
Traveling President
Pop/rock By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Arts By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Swing Kids': Lively Music, but Far Too Many Missteps By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Rich in Love' a Sweet, Sensitive Family Drama : The film doesn't work up much narrative steam but director Bruce Beresford offers so much to look at that it hardly matters. By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Wild Wheels': A Fun, Revealing Ride Into Car Artists' Psyches By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Security Tax Increase
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Love Your Mama' Unpolished but Spirited : The film is not exactly sophisticated or deep, but it's got heart and drive and it doesn't hold back. By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Barbara Film Festival Takes a Walk on the Wild Side : Movies: The event gets more adventurous, with an ambitious mix of movies, seminars and discussions. The showcase starts tonight. By Leonard Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Grammy Gravy Flavors Clapton Sales By Dennis Hunt
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Torch Singer Sade Too Happy to Scorch By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
T.S. Monk, a Musical Missionary By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER BEAT : 'Godex' Reworks 'Godot' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Pfahl's Landscapes: A Bit of Illusion : Art: The modernist's gorgeous photographs of America comment on current life with surprising images that can fool viewers. By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Laura' on Shelves, 'Road' Out in November By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'League' Leaps; 'Female' Sits Pretty By Dennis Hunt
RESTAURANT REVIEW : There's a Taverna in the Town . . . : Pentola Taverna in Santa Monica is part trendy pasta joint and part classic chop house. By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salute to an Entrepreneur From the '50s By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
CBS Tops Daytime--for 208th Week in a Row : Television: 'The major ingredient to our success is that we have kept our schedule steady and constant,' says Lucy Johnson, vice president of daytime programs. By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Helps Find Highlights By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'King and I' a Savvy Sales Pitch By Donna Perlmutter
TV REVIEWS : 'Getting By': Unoriginal and Unfunny By Howard Rosenberg
TV REVIEWS : 'Where I Live' Low on Wit but Energetic By Howard Rosenberg
THEATER REVIEWS : Passion Keeps Cabrillo's 'Balance' By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Rabble-Rousing 'Failure to Disperse'
THEATER REVIEWS : New Troupe Can't Save 'Fefu and Her Friends' By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'White Rose': Small Acts of Valor Bloom By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : David Lynch Loses His 'Velvet' Touch By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Second Stage Will Try Play on 'Words' By Jan Herman
Waco Turns Into a Media Hot Spot By Howard Rosenberg
Growing Up With the Blues : Pop music: Kid Ramos first picked up a guitar at age 14 and joined the James Harman Band at 21. After a few years off, he's back with a new ensemble, which will be performing tonight in Dana Point. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KABC, KTLA Continue to Reign in Newscast Ratings : Television: Affiliate of ABC wins all head-to-head competitions but one, widening lead over KNBC and KCBS. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bill Cosby, NBC Private Eye: Nonviolent Murder, He Wrote By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Vigil' Is a New Ballet for Pacifica : Premiere: The West Coast debut of Diane Coburn Bruning's work is part of a mostly youthful program of otherwise familiar pieces. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Timely Overhaul of 'Uncle Tom' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Comedy on a Long Leash : 'Mad Dog and Glory' is a small gem of deadpan humor and yearning hearts. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
BUSINESS
Tax Plan Would Hit California Harder By Denise Gellene
30-Year T-Bond Yield Hits New Low : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
FBI Launches 12-State Telemarketing Sweep : Fraud: Authorities arrest dozens and impound property worth more than $1 million in a nationwide crackdown. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Bond Market Backfire? : Inflation: Enthusiastic investors are betting on a slow economy. But a surge in prices of some key products may signal trouble ahead. By Tom Petruno
2 Indicted on Trade-Secret Theft Charges : Technology: Symantec's chairman and an employee are accused of stealing inside information from Borland. By Carla Lazzareschi and Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FBI Launches 12-State Telemarketing Sweep : Fraud: Authorities arrest dozens and impound property worth more than $1 million in a nationwide crackdown. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds Few Latinos in Top Jobs : Diversity: Despite gains in the lower and middle ranks of U.S. companies, people of color say they are largely shut out of executive posts. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wymer to Lawmakers: Collusion Is 'Common' : Securities: The ex-financier says some broker-dealers aided him in bilking government clients out of more than $100 million. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Reduces Forecast for Jet Deliveries : Aerospace: Through 2010, company foresees worldwide deliveries of aircraft totaling $815 billion, down from the $857 billion it predicted last year. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Sales Lag Behind Expectations : Consumers: The industry was looking for an overall increase of 7% to 8%, but experts say nationwide gains were a modest 6% during February. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State May Pull Insurer Permits By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Social Security Tax Increase
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Orders Drop in January; Jobless Claims Take a Jump From Reuters
State Accuses O.C. Builder of Massive Fraud : Courts: Hill Williams Development charged with operating 'classic Ponzi scheme' that cost investors $89 million. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wymer to Lawmakers: Collusion Is 'Common' : Securities: The former Newport Beach financier says some broker-dealers aided him in bilking government clients out of more than $100 million. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fashionable Day at the Beach By Greg Johnson
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
BANKING : Only 4 Institutions Make the Grade as Top Performers in '92 Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Regulators Close First American Capital Bank : Insolvency: Laguna Beach institution says the move was based on a faulty report and vindictive actions by the comptroller's office. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coin Dealer Pays FTC Fine to Avoid Being Sued in Scam By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluor Posts $36-Million Profit in First Quarter By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panic Returns to Helm of ICN Pharmaceuticals : Absence: Company's founder served as prime minister of embattled Yugoslavia, his native country, during leave. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiksilver Rebounds With $593,000 First-Quarter Profit By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Coverage in the '90s
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Datum Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of precision...
Neon Inc. Moves In: GHN Neon Inc., a maker of neon signs...
Alpha Micro Lets Some Workers Go and Hires Others in Consolidation
Sam Zell, the Chicago-based investor who helped engineer... By George White
Ralphs Grocery Chooses Marasca as New President By George White
Taking a Bite Out of Nation's Debt Reuters
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Plenty of Vision, Paucity of Detail : To sell, promising national service plan needs spelling out
Guns In The Schools. What is to be done? : Yes, the Punishment Fits the Crime : Automatic-expulsion rule should be enforced against boy, 11, who took BB gun to school
Reform It, Don't Just Fiddle Around
Tollway Opponents Are Down--the Fight's All but Over By Dana Parsons
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Keeping Local Politics Clean
Real-Life Tragedy Hits Home at High School : 'Good night sweet prince.' A Santa Ana English teacher and classmates mourn death of 'our Jose' in a mistaken shooting. By Jan Osborn, \o7 Jan Osborn is a high school teacher in Santa Ana\f7
2 Men Undergo Surgery After Being Shot By Sara Catania and Carlos Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Says It Has No Plans to Close Hospitals : Mental health: Local officials' concern over the Camarillo facility stems from a comment in the governor's austere budget proposal. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mommy's Little Teacher : Adults Learn Parental Arts From Work at Preschool By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxpayers to Get Urrego's Defense Bill : Crime: Public defender will plead the case in new trial. The Florida man is accused of laundering vast drug profits. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Charged in Connection With Fraud : Point Mugu: Secretary is accused of filing a false tax return but contends she was acting in good faith. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark to Seek Control of 4,000 Acres : Development: The council wants to enlarge the sphere of influence to require builder to obtain city approval of plans. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FILLMORE : Officials Give More Details of Shooting Involving Deputy By Sara Catania
MOORPARK : Coroner Looks for Cause of Boy's Death By James Maiella Jr.
Civic Plaza's Steel Frame Completed By Stephanie Simon
SIMI VALLEY : NAACP Takes Book Complaint to State By Brenda Day
The Mosquito War : Extra-Rainy Winter Could Yield Big Crop of Disease-Carrying Insects; Abatement Experts Are on Alert By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Officials Push for New Bikeway : Commuting: The five-mile path would cross four cities, but so far only one city has funds for its section. The inland route is intended to entice some workers out of their cars. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Spells Out Its Role in Creating New Jobs : Economy: The Los Angeles Community and Economic Development committee listens as harbor officials and others suggest ways to improve the city's business climate. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : City to Join Recycle Zone to Help Harbor By Christopher Heredia
Camarillo : Child Molester to Be Resentenced By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : School District to Sue City Over Tower By Carlos V. Lozano
PERSPECTIVE ON LATINOS : Rebuild With the Working Poor : Last spring's L.A. uprising pointed out the poverty but also the economic energy waiting to be utilized. By Manuel Pastor Jr., \f7 and \o7 Manuel Pastor Jr., chairman of the Occidental College economics department, is acting director of the International and Public Affairs Center at the college. This article is based on a report commissioned by the Tomas Rivera Center.
Decisions
Decisions
HERITAGE FESTIVAL : A tribute to Chinese culture includes an art exhibit, films and cooking classes. By Mary Helen Berg
Jazz percussionist and composer Andrea Marcelli will bring...
Reluctant at first to open a restaurant, Earl Morita is... By Michael Krikorian
Obituaries
Nava Clarifies Tax Plan \o7 Julian Nava, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, says that the headline on his article on this page Wednesday may have led to a mistaken impression about his proposal for a new city tax. He offers this amplification: \f7
A Degree of Some Difficulty : With Aid of Talking Laptop Computer, a Blind Student Expects to Graduate From UCLA By Lisa Klug, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense in King Case Clashes With Officer : Trial: Lawyers seek to undermine expert on use of force by attacking his experience and questioning the LAPD's training policies. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Held; Link Sought in Officers' Deaths : Investigation: Two men and a woman are accused of harboring a fugitive who may have connections to the Compton slayings. By Emily Adams and Eric Malnic, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bidders Seize Bargains at U.S. Auction By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woo Stand, Bank's Practices Differ : Mayoral race: Candidate touts plan to use Asian capital for inner city. But bank with ties to his family has made no home loans to blacks in two years. He says he has no influence over such matters. By Frederick M. Muir and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Rules Against Suit Over Injuries During Riots : Courts: The plaintiff claimed that he should have been protected from being pulled from his truck and beaten. Ruling upholds immunity for government agencies. By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Man Gets Life for Holding 2 Women as Sex Slaves
VAN NUYS : Head of Credit Card Fraud Ring Gets 40-Day Jail Term
LOS ANGELES : Use of Fire Dept. Copters for Private Lessons Alleged
LOS ANGELES : Board May Approve 3-Day Pass as Trail Use Alternative
COMPTON : Youth, 17, Fatally Shot at Fast-Food Restaurant
LOS ANGELES : USC Honors Newsday Writer for Bosnia Reports
\o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland. Sarah...
WEST LOS ANGELES : Student With Gun Seized After Tip Using Hot Line
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Fish to Be Unleashed as Mosquito Control Weapon
Palladium Owners File Lawsuit Over City-Imposed Curfew : Hollywood: Operators say the regulations are an unlawful attempt to close the violence-plagued nightspot. They seek $50 million in damages. By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACLU Challenges Law on Santa Monica Park Use : Government: The ordinance was designed to ban several programs that feed the homeless. The city is already defending another suit. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Puzzle: High-Tech Pedophilia : Technology: Computer disks confiscated in Glendora arrest contain sexually explicit material involving young boys. Police say the greater use of such equipment is more difficult to track down. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Plan Sidetracked : Transportation: A high-tech camera system intended to nab drivers who illegally cross Blue Line tracks has been stalled by a DMV requirement. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Impostor Rapist' Receives 322-Year Sentence By Penelope Mcmillan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time for a Shared Vision of Unity, Understanding : Mayor's race: Ethnic harmony, good schools, safe streets, clean air--these all are vital to our city's future. By Nate Holden, \o7 Nate Holden represents the 10th District on the Los Angeles City Council. \f7
Judge Delays Trial Date in Denny Case to April 12 By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Seeks to Narrow Gays in Military Ruling : Courts: Justice Department asks appeals panel to limit judge's action. It says Clinton Administration must be free to implement its policy. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Lawyers Get Advice on Countering Sexual Bias By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Blame a Closed System for Our Problems : Mayor's race: Government must open up to the people. Our wasteful City Hall tells us only what bureaucrats want known. By Douglas Carlton, \o7 Douglas Carlton, formerly an electronics manufacturing engineer for Ford Motor Co., is the founder and director of Keep Old Los Angeles, a preservationist group. and \f7
Q&A : Steiner Sees Challenge in Economic Growth By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley-Russia Car Theft Ring Is Uncovered By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deep-Rooted Feelings : Sale of 11 Mature Jacarandas Has Costa Mesa Officials Fighting Mad By Lynda Natali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Mayor's Resolution Urges New Schools By Danielle A. Fouquette
No Letup in Santa Ana Violence : Attacks: A man is killed and two are wounded outside a bar. Four have been slain and eight hurt in the city since Feb. 25. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PALMDALE : Road Improvements Approved by Board By Josh Meyer
LOS ANGELES : Conservation Voters Endorse Hall, Chick By Jack Cheevers
PLACENTIA : City Protests State's Tapping Its Coffers By Danielle A. Fouquette
SAUGUS : School District to Hire Security Patrol By Jonathan Gaw
BURBANK : Schools Order Weapons Hot Line By Ed Bond
SHERMAN OAKS : $115,000 in Road Repairs Authorized By Josh Meyer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Tests Show Seepage at Site Poses No Risk By Robert Barker
IRVINE : Students Qualify for Science Bowl Finals By Tom Mcqueeney
LA HABRA : Police Warn Drivers About Carjackings By Mimi Ko
VAN NUYS : Panel Backs Fences for Airport Security By Hugo Martin
AGOURA HILLS : $350,000 in Road Improvements OKd By Josh Meyer
Countywide : Veteran Deputy Will Head Transit Police
CANYON COUNTRY : Boy, 17, Honored for Rescuing Woman By Julie Tamaki
BUENA PARK : Fifth-Graders Hatch Anti-Tagger Plots By Debra Cano
NORTHRIDGE : Man, 18, Charged in Teen-Ager's Slaying By Julie Tamaki
Countywide : Yorba Linda Baby Given Donor Heart By Bill Billiter
Governor Praises Center for Helping Troubled Youths : Burbank: The simple act of putting related agencies under one roof has enabled authorities to deter youngsters from gangs and other delinquent activity. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Median Landscaping Project Is Delayed By Len Hall
LAGUNA HILLS : Motor Scooter Crash Fatally Injures Man
GARDEN GROVE : A Place for Help With Homework By Robert Barker
Clinic to Take Immunization Program to Neighborhood : Health: El Proyecto del Barrio will use federal funds in its outreach effort to vaccinate 150 children in the San Fernando Gardens project. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Community Fair to Have Western Feel By Frank Messina
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Increase in City Revenue Reported By Geoff Boucher
Bug Busters : Mosquitoes: A tiny fish that feeds on the bloodsuckers will soon be available free of charge to Valley residents. The annual war against the insects begins next month. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Program on Assault to Be in Spanish By Frank Messina
Pilot Accused of Using City Copters to Give Lessons : Investigations: The district attorney is looking into a complaint filed by a lawyer on behalf of news crew flier Bob Tur. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxing Champ Faces Charges of Stealing Statue From Gallery By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Ideas for Renaming 3 City Parks Sought
GARDEN GROVE : 8 School Counselors May Be Laid Off By Jon Nalick
ORANGE : Sewer Monitors to Focus on Hookups By Shelby Grad
Builders Say New Fees Will Hurt Industry, Push Prices Higher : Lancaster: The City Council increased levies to pay for services strained by growth. But adverse real estate conditions already have developers worried. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Ordered to Pay Into Oak Tree Fund By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Murder Charges
County to Get $1.3 Million in Suit : Litigation: Thirteen counties that sued California for alleged excessive penalties related to Medi-Cal applications will share in $7.5-million settlement. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanton to Vote on Card Parlor Too : Gambling: Council joins Cypress in granting tentative approval to a June special election to let residents decide whether a casino is worth the revenue. By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recall Initiated Against 4 Council Members : Government: San Clemente group was angered by 4-1 decision to disband the 65-year-old Police Department. By Anna Cekola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man's Drowning Did Not Involve Foul Play, Police Say
Orange Council Likely to Name Successor : Vacancy: Three members favor appointing a replacement for Steiner rather than spending money on a special election. One vows to fight for a vote. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Few Show Up to Hear Unocal Reassure Plant Neighbors : Meeting: Company holds hearing, says tests reveal no risk posed by Huntington Beach facility, but is told that most residents stayed home, awaiting independent survey. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Gets Caught With Hernandezes By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Arrested in Probe of Compton Police Killings : Raid: Two men and woman seized in Anaheim are believed to have harbored fugitive sought in 1992 murder and possibly linked to officers' slaying. By Eric Malnic and Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Food Program Receives Funding Increase By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Crimes Up, but Cases Filed Decreased, Report Says : Violence: Unsolved deadly attacks contributed to the drop in the number of gang members being prosecuted in 1992, according to the district attorney's office. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William H. Stewart; Disc Jockey
Obituaries
Sorry, no on-the-job training available: The Hollywood... By Steve Harvey
NEWS
Sea Urchin Study Identifies Key to Conception From Associated Press
Suspect in Evers Slaying Is Taken to Hospital Associated Press
James Earl Ray, Wife Are Granted Divorce Associated Press
Cable Failure Stirs False Alarm Near White House Associated Press
2 Buses Collide; 21 Die Reuters
Lucien W. Shaw; Bekins Vice President, Counsel
Paul D. Zimmerman; Wrote 'King of Comedy' Film
Eddie Constantine; U.S. Actor Was Star in Europe By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C. C. Hope Jr.; FDIC Board Member Associated Press
Carlos Marcello; Gulf Coast Crime Figure From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Joseph Bailey; Composed 1,100 Pieces of Organ Music
ANOTHER COVERUP: To give Santa Ana's Roxbury nightclub a... By Greg Johnson and Steve Emmons
LIFESAVER: Aftereffects of the World Trade Center bombing... By Steve Emmons and Greg Johnson
THAT WAS THEN: Milan Panic, the Costa Mesa pharmaceuticals... By Greg Johnson and Steve Emmons
HAZARD PAY: Cities rarely pay claims for damages... By Steve Emmons and Greg Johnson
Start-Up of New Soviet A-Plant Reactor OKd Reuters
Revenue Drop May Derail Deal With Teachers By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Getting a Life After Aerospace : A growing number of laid-off workers are discovering the sense of freedom--and the hardships--of starting their own businesses. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Charged in N.Y. Blast; Link to a Rented Van Is Cited : Arrest: Sudden break leads to Mohammed Salameh of N.J., said to be a devout Muslim, who is accused of 'aiding and abetting' attack on World Trade Center. A second person is being held. By John J. Goldman and Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rude, Nervous Behavior Made Key Suspect Stick Out : Investigation: Staff at truck rental office remembers he had 'an attitude,' wanted to make sure van was legal. By William C. Rempel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fish's Threatened Status Raises Water Concerns By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Police Violated Rights, U.S. Jury Says By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New 10 P.M. Curfew Due at 2 Beaches By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Delta Smelt Designated as Threatened Species By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Banker Knapp Indicted Over 1988 Loan By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Days Later, Suspect Charged in World Trade Center Blast : Arrest: Sudden break in case leads to Mohammed Salameh, a New Jersey resident, who is accused in the fatal explosion. A second person is being held. By Ronald J. Ostrow and John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Two More Children Are Freed by Cult By Richard A. Serrano and J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Insists Balkan Terror Won't Deter U.S. By Laura Silber and Norman Kempster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Civic Soap Opera Keeps San Francisco Captivated : Politics: Turmoil distracts city's leadership when more pressing problems demand attention, critics say. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : The 'Do as I Say, Not as I Do' Award Goes to . . . By Paul Feldman
O.C. Legislators Turn Guns on AQMD Powers : Regulations: Proposed legislation would also restrict agency's budget and require an advocate for business. Air-quality officials say many of the reforms are already in place. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors Spread Blame in Police Brutality Case : Newport Beach: Two officers, two ex-police chiefs, a councilman and five former City Council members are found liable in the beating of a man after a traffic arrest. By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Western Snowy Plover Gets Threatened Species Status : Wildlife: U.S. protection of the shorebird, whose nesting area includes Bolsa Chica wetlands, is not expected to affect private landowners or development. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Horror of Spiro Case Keeps Town Talking : Many in affluent enclave insist he could not have killed his wife and children. Some see a sinister political motive. By Katherine B. Lowrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
White House Panel to Seek Public's Views on Health Care Reform Ideas : Policy: Hillary Clinton's task force will begin the hearings next week. Officials reject AMA's request to join in group's deliberations. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Asks Navy to Aid Children Left in Philippines : Courts: The class-action filing charges that the Amerasian youngsters are owed financial help because they are the product of a U.S. policy fostering prostitution. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Votes to Skip Raise, Joining Senate : Legislation: Action on pay comes as jobless benefits bill gets congressional approval and is signed into law by Clinton over GOP protests. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Backs Routine HIV Testing at Hospitals : Health: The proposal is geared toward areas with significant numbers of AIDS cases. Guidelines call for voluntary screening, followed by counseling. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TERRORISM : Londoners May Face Insurers' 'IRA Levy' By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Fearing ANC, Whites Turn to Inkatha : Zulu leader Buthelezi, long the odd man out in South Africa talks, gains clout with defections. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands in Peril of Starvation in Sudan, U.S. Ambassador Says From Associated Press
U.N. Chief Faults Security in Somalia : Africa: Boutros-Ghali proposes fielding a force of 28,000 to take over from U.S.-led troops. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of Force at Issue in a Land of Anarchy : Somalia: The outcome could affect Marine's career and set precedents for U.S. troops. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Senator Urges Bold New Aid Plan to Help Yeltsin : Russia: Leahy suggests cutting assistance for Israel and Egypt to cover part of the cost. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mild Bosnia Stance Embarrassed U.S. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talks Backed on Hong Kong Associated Press
Flap Over College Entrance Jolts New S. Korean Cabinet By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China's Aviation Agency Assailed on Safety By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ability to Prevent Attacks in U.S. Is Limited : Violence: Weapons, materials for bombs are readily available. Immigration policy makes it difficult to keep extremists out, experts say. By Robin Wright and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Islamic Leaders Condemn Bombing, Brace for Backlash : Religion: They say they will ask authorities to step up patrols around key mosques and Muslim centers, including in Los Angeles, Garden Grove. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Arrest Doesn't Ease the Pain for the Families of Victims From Times Wire Services
Have the Islamic Militants Turned to a New Battlefront in the U.S.? : Terrorism: A blind Egyptian cleric in New Jersey has spread rage on two continents. He's being linked to the suspect in the New York violence. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bentsen's Son Is Subject of Probe by Resolution Trust After Default From the Washington Post
Four Die as High Winds and Rain Batter East Coast From Associated Press
Lawmakers OK Gambling Ban to Stop Spread of Tribal Casinos From Associated Press
Fish and Wildlife Service Adds Shorebird to Threatened Species List By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Lawmakers Seek to Curb AQMD's Power By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclist Group Files Lawsuit to Overturn Helmet Law By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Democrats Offer Package of Bills to Revitalize Economy From a Times Staff Writer
Beef Carcass Inspection Standards Tightened to Bar Contamination From Associated Press
Reseachers Isolate One Cause of Multiple Sclerosis From Times staff and wire reports
Margarine May Be No Better Than Butter : Diet: Harvard study shows the product is associated with a 70% increase in risk of heart disease for women and may be no more healthful than animal fats. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
THEATER : Delving Into Magic : David Abbott has turned his lifelong fascination with mentalism into a hybrid stage piece, 'The Routine.' By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
ART : Life of a Saddle Champ : Del Jones has donated memorabilia from her never-dull past to the Gene Autry museum. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Domestic Cretins at Large : The funny, astutely directed 'Meet the Wilsons' features a family that is both dysfunctional and maniacal. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
MUSIC : Breaking Down Barriers : Violinist Yoko Matsuda thinks chamber music is best understood in the informal setting of a living room. By Samuel Greengard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Samuel Greengard writes regularly for The Times. \f7
THEATER : A 'Peanuts' Gallery : Child actors impress and delight the 18-year-old director of 'Snoopy,' a musical opening at Van Nuys' West End Playhouse. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Pop's Gift to Jazz : Singer Steve March carries the imprint of father Mel Torme and adoptive dad Hal March, and praise from the likes of Liza Minnelli. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Heckman is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
MUSIC : Still on the Charts : Leroy Lovett, who's been in the music business since the '40s, continues to arrange and play for a dance band. He advises artists and songwriters, too. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
COVER STORY : SUBURBAN COWBOYS : Country dancing draws a crowd because of the down-home music and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the clubs. By David S. Barry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 David S. Barry is a regular contributor to Valley Life. \f7
A Chronicle Of The Passing Scene By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bedding Room By Geri Cook
GARDENING : Learn by Change : Landscape architect Lee Newman weaves a variety of foliage colors and textures at his home. By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Heeger writes regularly about gardening for The Times. \f7
Animals Go to Work : A relaxed atmosphere can result when employees bring cats, dogs, birds, iguanas and scorpions along to the office. By Julie Rubin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Julie Rubin is a Los Angeles writer. \f7
Armed and Nervous : Among denizens of the firing range, "fighting crime" involves something a little more serious than outdoor floodlights. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR KIDS : Aviation Adventures : Groups young and old as well as families and individuals enjoy visits to Van Nuys Airport. By Heather W. Morgan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Heather W. Morgan writes regularly for Valley Life. \f7
Caring Clowns : Visiting hospital patients is a serious and scholarship-worthy business, even if you're wearing a painted smile and giant shoes. By Emily Viglielmo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Emily Viglielmo is a Canoga Park freelance writer. \f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Working for Your Dinner : Fortune West has a capable kitchen and appealing decor. But finding the few 'honest' dishes it offers takes some effort. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sinfully Synthetic By Rose Apodaca
This Presley Knows How to Survive Public Eye That Never Blinks By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
It's a Cinch That the Belt Way Will Come Around Again and Again By Janet Kinosian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction By John Morell
Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right--and Neither Do Two Prints, Usually By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rising to the Occasion : Aisha Majid's clothing line always dazzles, and her custom wedding designs are enough to make a new bride sigh: 'She's wonderful' By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dum Dum Da Dum . . . : Some Couples Vow \o7 Not \f7 to Have Just Another Humdrum, Wallet-Draining Wedding With Lotsof Really Bad Gifts By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE OUT / NOTES FROM THE STYLE FRONT : On Page 46 . . . Designer Sandwich Bags! By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Super Nerd to the Fore By Betty Goodwin
Tips for Avoiding Fashion Disasters By Bob Sipchen
COMMENTARY : The Decline and Fall of High-Society Shopping By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Party for Hearty Miss Wood By Betty Goodwin
BOOK REVIEW : Biography of Picasso Is a Labor of Love : PICASSO Life and Art \o7 by Pierre Daix translated by Olivia Emmet\f7 : Harper/Collins Icon; $30; 460 pages; illustrated By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'B' Is the Mark of a Young Jeanius By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chic Sharks Get Out From Behind the Eight Ball as They Call the Shots and Rack Up Compliments in Pool Halls By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Style File : Hairpin Turns Accessorizing Your Hair
Fear and Clothing at the Altar : Wanted: One Dream Dress--Sans Bustle By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fear and Clothing at the Altar : Just This Once, Guys, You \o7 Must\f7 Obey the Rules By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missing the Point By Paul Dean
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GIRLS' BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW : North Hollywood Scrappers Set Their Sights on Crenshaw By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Freelance Teams
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Golden League
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Foothill League
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Camino Real League
Shaws Helps Canyons Defeat Bakersfield
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Channel League
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Tri-valley League
North Hollywood Pair Combine on No-Hitter
Boys' Soccer Final Has Frontier Feel By Kennedy Cosgrove
Mavericks Finally Get Their No. 1 Men : Pro basketball: Team with a 4-50 record signs its top draft choice Jim Jackson for $20 million and hires Quinn Buckner as coach for next season. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Lineup in the Future for Baseball? : Owners' meeting: Preliminary approval given to expanding playoffs to eight teams and breaking leagues into three divisions. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Sign Perry After All, and Rams Are Still Crying Foul By Steve Springer
Kings Not Ducking the Issue By Mike Penner
Rams Make a Bid for Jets' Eatman : Pro football: Ex-UCLA lineman is sought in wake of Gerald Perry's departure for the Raiders. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Baseball / Southern Section Previews : Delphic League
NFL Free Agency Will Take Some Getting Used To By Paul Attner, SPORTING NEWS
Kings No Cure for Senators, 8-6 : Hockey: Ottawa loses and remains without a point in 33 games on the road. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL 1993 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Anaheim
PREP BASEBALL 1993 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Valencia
PREP BASEBALL 1993 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Western
Prep Baseball 1993 / Orange League : 1992 In Review
PREP BASEBALL 1993 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Savanna
Bruins Stage a Huge Rally for an Even Bigger Victory : UCLA: Edney's free throws with two seconds left cap comeback from 23-point deficit in important win over over Washington State. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Things by Boyd Are Big for Trojans By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Blast to Begin the Trip : Pro basketball: Clippers obey Brown, their frustrated coach, and get past the Bullets, 117-98. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Clinton's Tax Proposals Aside, These Guys Won't Go Hungry By Mal Florence
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PREP BASEBALL 1993 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Magnolia
PREP BASEBALL 1993 / ORANGE LEAGUE : Brea-Olinda
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TENNIS CHAMPIONS CUP : Sampras Can't Pull Off Feat Against Volkov By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. MARATHON / DAILY REPORT : For This Runner, 26.2-Mile Course Will Look Familiar From the Start By Chris Baker
Pay-Per-View Takes a Great Leap Backward With Daredevil Event By Larry Stewart
ANGELS : Curtis Spends Lifetime Dealing With Doubters By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Science of Knuckleball Is No Concern to Him By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Starks, Knicks Win by a Nose From Associated Press
49ers Team Up on San Jose State : Big West: Everybody gets in on the act in a 103-87 victory, fifth in the last seven games for Cal State Long Beach. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNLV Has Come Down a Peg, but Not Enough to Help Irvine By Robyn Norwood
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC Defeats Washington
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Mark for Cheaney, Title for Hoosiers From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Cal Ends Arizona's Streak at 19 From Associated Press
Sunderland 0 for 15 in Fullerton Defeat By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norman Takes Doral Lead at 65, but Kite Is Only a Shot Behind Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Oates Scores Three Goals, Fuels Boston's 4-3 Victory From Associated Press
GOLF SENIORS AT OJAI : Course Measures Up in Dollars for Crampton By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL BOYS' PLAYOFF PREVIEW : Conflict With Trojans Alters Finals Schedule By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GIRLS' PLAYOFF PREVIEW : Lynwood Has Been Down This Final Road Before By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Tourism to Use Fast Sales Pitch By Shav Glick
SANTA ANITA : Big 'Cap Will Be an Inside Job for Best Pal After Draw for Post By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Can't Find Basket, New Mexico State Rolls On : Basketball: Fullerton shoots 38.8% while losing, 78-70. Sunderland goes 0 for 15. Aggies clinch top seeding in Big West tournament. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Distracted UNLV Beats Irvine : Colleges: Rebels take advantage of 28 turnovers to win, 96-74. Anteaters' tournament berth comes down to last game. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT : OCC Fails to Get Call, Stumbles in Overtime By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, Golden West Beats Fresno City, 68-55 By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : David Lipscomb Shoots 86% : in First Half, CCI Women Fall By David Seigerman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Scores Late to Hold Off Rancho Santiago, 8-5
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : After Team Meeting, Marina Goes on a Roll By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente's Beschen Advances to 2nd Round
UC Irvine's Stewart Again Suspended Because of Unclear Academic Status By Robyn Norwood
Newidouski Chooses Cal State Long Beach By Mike Reilley
'Custodian' Orris Looking to Add Title to Tradition By Barbie Ludovise
PREP ROUNDUP : Harr's Victories Help El Toro Dominate Meet
DIVISION IV-AA : Corona del Mar's Merriman Wearing Happy Face This Year By Mark Spinn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DIVISION V-AA : Thomas Calling His Shots By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Savanna's Crockwell Stands Tall at Short By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING / DAN STANTON : 1st Grunion Run Will Be Wednesday By Dan Stanton
Morningside and South Torrance Square Off for III-AA Title By Cap Carey
End of the Road for Seahawk and Toro Women's Teams : Harbor: Top-ranked Lassen breaks open a close game in final 90 seconds and wins, 96-91. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Serra, Success Comes in Three : Front Line of Boyd, Tate and Jackson Leads Cavaliers Into IV-A Title Game By Barry Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside and South Torrance Square Off for III-AA Title By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Now or Never for Lions : Basketball: Loyola Marymount takes a nine-game losing streak into a conference tournament game against Pepperdine. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toro Men Get Shot at No. 1 Team
End of the Road for Seahawk and Toro Women's Teams : Dominguez Hills: Powerful Cal Poly Pomona improves to 24-2 with 62-46 victory. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No-Hitter Establishes Diaz as Ace
No At-Large Berth for Thousand Oaks
Chatsworth Twins Hope for Two Times the Titles : Championships: Avilas will attempt to end the City Section drought this weekend in Stockton. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rubio Spurns Offer to Coach CSUN Women : College volleyball: Former Matador player and assistant decides to remain at Arizona. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catching Up Begins With Stepping Back : Marathon: Runner wants to atone for missed race, so he'll run course backward, then forward, on Saturday. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SECTION 3-A DIVISION : Monroe's Turnaround Needs Finishing Touch By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Herman's 36 Put Ventura in Semifinals By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III-A : Confident Notre Dame Relishes Underdog Role By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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