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What happened on March 12, 1993
NEWS
Tall Orders : Height of fashion for these NBA players is custom clothing that fits their long frames--not to mention their sense of style. The quest to establish a 'rep as a dresser' has led them to a Costa Mesa clothier and to tailors who can suit their tastes. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rib Joint : Necromance on Melrose sells human and animal bone jewelry to the hip in search of a little shock value. The store has its fans--and its critics. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Now, Design Darlings? : Unless Sarah Phillips quickly finds financial backers, she'll lose her big chance to capitalize on inaugural success. JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Considers Seizing Vast Wealth of Zaire's Mobutu to Force Him Out : Africa: Increasingly painful sanctions may be used as West grows frustrated at dictator's refusal to surrender power. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORGANIZATIONS : Gospel of Hope : African Village Outreach soothes the pain of Uganda, a nation wracked by dictatorship, war and AIDS. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times.
A Piece of the Rock ROSE APODACA
3 Tickets Worth $20 Million Each in State Lottery Associated Press
3 Young Murder Witnesses Learn the Price of Courage : Violence: They helped convict a killer when a friend was slain before he could testify. But now they live in fear. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Country Style : At Home in the Valley is a shopper's delight. It offers everything from chair pads to place mats and rugs. GERI COOK
Coming of Age at 40 : American Renegade Theatre's 'Artichoke' is a relationship comedy about a woman who grows up during a summer romance. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Valley Life.
RECREATION : Fido Has His Day : Burbank Kennel Club's second show will be held Sunday. It is expected to include more than 100 different breeds and attract thousands of spectators. ELAINE WALDORF GEWIRTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz is a Westlake Village free-lance writer.
Reno Confirmed as First Woman Attorney General RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spill Endangers Drinking Water Along Ohio River Reuters
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Donors, Aid Officials Threaten Pullout From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Feel Like Shopping? Curl Up With a Good Catalogue BARBARA DENATALE
American Charged With Aiding Hamas Reuters
Hostage Stays Cool as Family Watches on TV LEE ROMNEY and SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Concessions Sought to Fix Budget Glitch : Finances: A Democratic state senator and an education coalition want the governor and GOP lawmakers to give schools more taxing power. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : Indonesia President Sails Into New Term : But vice president choice shows that military intends to play a prominent role in politics. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Ban on Immigrants With HIV : Health: White House indicates it will reluctantly agree. Amendment would allow tourists, visitors for up to 30 days to enter without tests for the virus. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nebraska Flood Sweeps Car Off Road; Two Men Killed Associated Press
Delegation Still Hopeful About Keeping Bases : Closures: Several state congressional members claim that the Pentagon's list of sites may be altered and that some installations in California will be spared. JAMES BORNEMEIER and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Messages His Support for Yeltsin DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel Approves Deficit-Cutting Package KAREN TUMULTY and CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NRA Lobbyist Resigns Over Reno Rumors From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : New Governor Named for Kashmir From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Engineers Planning 3 Options for Scaled-Down Space Station RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Balking on Nuclear Data, U.N. Says Reuters
Senate Confirms Reno as First Female Attorney General : Cabinet: She immediately prepares to tackle an array of problems from the trade center bombing to status of the FBI director. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smart Is Moved to N.Y. Associated Press
Clinton Offers $19.5-Billion Package to Help Defense Industry After Cuts : Pentagon: Expansion of high-technology jobs is the primary goal. Little immediate relief is proposed for displaced workers or affected firms. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chase on Television Took a Scary Turn in Santa Ana DAVAN MAHARAJ and JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Roxbury Draws the Fly and the Flawed in Basic Black and Flesh ROSE APODACA
AFRICA : Angola Rebel Leader's Victory Fails to Open Path to Peace SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Abortion Clinics Add Security After Incidents SOMINI SENGUPTA and BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Aid Airdrop in Bosnia Is Sending a Message, if Not a Lot of Relief : Balkans: While some observers say symbolism of the U.S. effort is significant, cynics say the gesture may be harmful. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Korea Quits Treaty to Halt Spread of Nuclear Arms; Inspection at Issue : Weapons: Move deals blow to U.S. efforts on controls. Peninsula tensions are likely to rise. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Heading to U.S. for Crucial Visit : Diplomacy: He seeks assurances of Israel's security needed for success in Mideast talks. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bobby Short Provides an Elegant APLA Boost BETTY GOODWIN
TV Drama Turns Alarmingly Real for Some Viewers : Eyewitnesses: Many residents of the Santa Ana neighborhood who watched the chase on television looked out their doors to see the incident unfold live. DAVAN MAHARAJ and JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Standoff at Embassy in Costa Rica Fans Coals of Nicaragua's Civil War : Terrorism: Gunmen release nine hostages. Ordeal shows that lingering hostilities still threaten regional peace. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Born to Be Wild? Reuters
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Place to Party : The food isn't really out of the ordinary, but the lively atmosphere makes The Great Greek a standout. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Money Talks, but Since It Can't Whisper Sweet Nothings, Who Cares? PATRICK MOTT and ANN CONWAY
House OKs ban on immigrants with HIV By Marlene Cimons
Band of 'Nobodies' at Center of N.Y. Probe : Bombing: Immigrants upset by Kahane case could be part of a well-organized terrorist cell, officials say. ELIZABETH SHOGREN and WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THEATER : Musical Foresight : In 'The Story of Nowhere Island,' composer Rody Oddos predicts the course of his marriage. The show, though, has a happy ending. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Yeltsin Dealt New Setbacks in Battle to Keep Authority JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Suspects Got Thousands From German Account : Explosion: Authorities say the development gives weight to the theory that international terrorism may be involved in the fatal blast at World Trade Center in N.Y. SARA FRITZ and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Clinics on Their Guard After Shooting GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Messages His Support for Yeltsin : Politics: U.S. backing is indicated even if embattled Russian president dissolves Parliament. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor's Killing Raises Fears for Abortion Groups ERIC HARRISON and DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chase Went by the Book, Officials Say : Tactics: Police used superior numbers and equipment to arrest man while averting harm to his hostage and the public. Some previous pursuits have provoked criticism of officers. SCOTT HARRIS and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Draft Rift Lingers 50 Years Later : During World War II, thousands of Japanese-Americans served in the military--but hundreds, protesting their internment, refused. Their resistance divides the community to this day. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction JOHN MORELL
Older, Mellower and Gentle on the Budget ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kevorkian Vows Hunger Strike if He Is Imprisoned From Reuters
Clinton Aims to Win Over Wary Troops : Military: He'll visit their home turf amid uproar over gay personnel, cutbacks. Sailors, Marines at one base wonder just what he plans to do next. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : ITALY : Corruption Scandal Fells Energy Bosses From Times Staff and Wire Reports
INSIDE OUT / NOTES FROM THE STYLE FRONT : Head 'Em Up, Move 'Em Out DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bomb Suspect's Family Is Confused but Hopeful : Profile: Mohammed Salameh's relatives saw him change but say they can't explain his alleged role in attack. They put their trust in U.S. justice. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going to Waif? : Thinner-Than-Thin Bods May Be 'In,' but L.A. Women Plan to Keep Their Muscles ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Fee Hikes Planned for State's Colleges : Education: UC and Cal State systems are also looking at overhauling policies. Critics urge changes based on something other than budget emergencies. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
MUSIC : A Long Run : Actor, singer and writer Theodore Bikel, who has played in 'Fiddler' more than 1,000 times, will give a series of concerts. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Paris, Milosevic Gets VIP Treatment RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embassy Siege Reigniting Embers of Nicaragua's Civil War : Terrorism: Gunmen release 9 hostages. Ordeal shows that lingering hostilities still threaten regional peace. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waco Standoff Continues Amid Legal Wrangling J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Bases Spared; Long Beach May Get Reprieve GLENN F. BUNTING and JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
When a Fad Does a Body Harm ANDREA HEIMAN
Cult Arsenal--How Much Is Legal? : Weapons: Report says leader and gun dealer bought large quantities of arms. Almost any kind of firepower can be purchased in Texas. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire at Former GM Plant Reuters
A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Wrestling With a Mythical Giant SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chase Went by the Book, Had Good Results : Tactics: Police used superior numbers and equipment to arrest man while averting harm to his hostage and the public. Some previous pursuits have provoked criticism of officers. SCOTT HARRIS and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Bases in State Off Closure List; 3rd May Follow GLENN F. BUNTING and JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE WASHINGTON CONNECTION / ALAN C. MILLER : Tale of 2 Cities--and 2 Waxmans ALAN C. MILLER
Nerve Imaging Could Revolutionize Treatment of Pain : Medicine: For first time, researchers are able to clearly define nerves inside the body. The technique holds promise for helping to ease a variety of conditions. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Genetic Component Found in Lesbianism, Study Says : Science: Research on twins shows that environment also plays a role, although unclear, in sexual orientation. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Officer Shot, 50-Mile Chase Ensues : Crime: A suspect takes a hostage and fires at police during wild pursuit through four counties. He is captured in Santa Ana. ERIC MALNIC and AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : General Accused of Ordering Killings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MUSIC : Doing His Own Work : Karel Husa will conduct the CSUN Wind Ensemble as it performs pieces by . . . Karel Husa. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Valley Life.
PEOPLE : FOR KIDS : Homework Away From Home : Area libraries offer what children of working parents sometimes can't get elsewhere--help with their studies. STEPHANIE STASSEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Tykes With the Drop of a Hat JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : A Film Portrait of a Father : The documentary on the artist could mean an Oscar for a CalArts graduate. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Tour de Fun : The Pleasure Barons, peopled by some talented rock cutups, take to the road again. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Appleford writes regularly about music for Valley Life.
THE Return OF Romance : In an atmosphere of gloom and doom, low-power pantsuits, poet's shirts and lace trimmings lighten the mood MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Entertainment : The Name Game : Rock bands often hurdle over the boundaries of good taste when it comes to choosing an eye-catching moniker for themselves. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Samba Quest Dances Off Beat : WHY IS THIS COUNTRY DANCING? A One-Man Samba to the Beat of Brazil by John Krich . Simon & Schuster: $22; 305 pages CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART : Sculptures' Redeeming Value : A new show combines the works of two artists who find beauty in freeway debris and other discarded items. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
PEOPLE : A Rage for 'Angels' : If it has to do with Farrah and the detective show's other actresses, Jack Condon collects it--as 5,000 items attest. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times
THEATER REVIEW : Speaking a Writer's Mind : Performers for the Interact Theatre Company bring to life the images of Dylan Thomas' languorous meditation, 'Under Milk Wood.' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times.
COVER STORY : A Guide to Things Irish KATHLEEN KELLEHER
What Now, Design Darlings? : First Lady fave Randy Kemper has one thing on his mind--working women with no time to primp. JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : A Complicated Clan : Area Irish-Americans keep their culture alive, largely through Valley groups. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kathleen Kelleher writes regularly for The Times
COVER STORY : NIGHT MOVES : At These Pubs, More Than the Names Are Irish DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'CB4' Hips, Hops and Just Bounces Too Much MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mixed Mood at NBC News Amid 'Dateline' Probe : Television: Staffers are expectant about a new leader, but anxious about how they will rebuild the division's reputation and who will be dismissed. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Trial's TV Ban Won't Let Us See for Ourselves HOWARD ROSENBERG
Purists Upset With Format of 'Last of the Mohicans' : The decision by FoxVideo to go with a widescreen format irritates some buyers because it's not in the letterbox form. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER BEAT : 'King Lear' Builds Slowly
National Video Rentals : 'Female' Fends Off Competition DENNIS HUNT
THEATER BEAT : 'Blindness': Tennessee Travails
Organ Concerts Set in Pasadena, San Gabriel
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'So Far': Henderson Cruises to Miles Davis ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Three Singles Propel 'Bodyguard' DENNIS HUNT
Dance SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Short: Eclectic Mix at Ebell Theatre DON HECKMAN
Troupe's Fund-Raising Walk to Be March 20
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tribeca--for the Sun, for the Pasta MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : A 'Bedroom' Wake-Up Call JAN HERMAN
Change of Taste? It's Her Pleasure : Music: Despite warnings, romantic singer Katy Moffatt will put her sincere style aside and join ranks with the Barons, who play at the Rhythm Cafe tonight. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER BEAT : Affectionate View of Carny Life
'Home' a Classy Take on Civil Rights Struggle : Theater: The play, vibrantly delivered by an all-female cast, recounts a black girl's coming of age in the South of the '60s. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sensitive, Articulate Look at Filmmaking BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Sales Hit Record $9 Billion CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Editing of Stern Show Admitted : Radio: Tom Milewski, an executive at Greater Media Inc., which owns KLSX, says it is deleting some of Howard Stern's show pending a ruling on its challenge of FCC fines. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER BEAT : 'Dearly Departed': Funeral Frolics
Warner Balks, Seagal Signs With Columbia : Movies: Following studio's postponement of his directorial debut, action star accepts another film project. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CARTOON REVIEW : Frenetic Gags Back With Roger Rabbit, Baby Herman in 'Trail' CHARLES SOLOMON
Meredith Monk: Faith in the Mixed Message : Dance: The genre-crossing choreographer sees new horizons for multidisciplinary art. The West Coast premiere of her 1990 duet 'Facing North' takes place at UCLA tonight. JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Classic Adventure Tale From 'A Far Off Place' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bambini': A Spare But Moving Tale KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Weak Logic Hurts an Emotionally Strong 'Olivier' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THEATER BEAT : Extraordinary Ordinary People T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Dank, Dogged Realism From 'Ethan Frome' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Harmonica Virtuoso Mixes Bach, Blues SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
John McCracken Capitalizes on a Crisis : Art: When just one of his sculptures sold at a recent show, the artist pulled 'out all the stops' and switched to painting. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
UCLA Extension Class on Assistant Directing
MOVIE REVIEW : Learning to Cope With Life in L.A. 'When the Party's Over' : The film transcends the conventional plot and brings the characters alive in this engaging tale of struggling housemates. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unchained Melodies of Marley's Ghost : Unfettered by Labels or Too Many Rehearsals, Old Friends Let Their Folk Roots Carry Them RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rhythm Cafe May Close Soon MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Surprises in the Salute to Dave Bartholomew's Genius ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Southside Johnny Isn't Taking It Easy : Rock music: The performer says he still loves being onstage with band the Jukes even after almost 20 years of gigs. They'll play tonight at the Coach House. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Auctions of Movie and Rock 'n' Roll Memorabilia Set
BUSINESS
Laguna Hills Mall Owner Plans Major Renovation : Retailing: One department store will be added to the center, built in the 1970s. Old Buffum's space will house The Limited's stores. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jorgensen Co. Unveils Refinancing Deal on Long-Term Debt
Taking Direct Approach to Special Interest : Advertising: Santa Ana-based Pink Pages is among burgeoning Yellow Pages directories that target specific groups. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charismatic GM Executive Calls It Quits : Automobiles: Purchasing chief Lopez achieved impressive cost savings, but his tactics strained relations with suppliers. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
More Mixed Signals on U.S. Economic Front : Recovery: Retail sales inched up in February. Weekly jobless claims hit a four-month high. Some experts say the expansion is slowing. From Associated Press
Clothestime Bucks Trend as Profit Jumps : Retail: Earnings for year increased 58% to $8.7 million. Analysts say the chain continues to outperform their estimates. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Steers Clear of Some Electronics DENISE GELLENE
Britain Is Dealt a Conservative Card Reuters
21-Point Loss Breaks Dow's String : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HEALTH CARE : SPI Gets Approval to Sell Virazole in Luxembourg James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advanced Logic Raises Stakes in Competition With Computer Rival : Sales: The Irvine-based PC maker has cut its prices 10%-25% as part of a burgeoning marketing war with Compaq. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FCC Slaps New Rules on Cable Industry : Communications: The service regulations spell out in unusual detail how the companies must treat their customers. PAUL FARHI, THE WASHINGTON POST
B of A Wins License for Hanoi Unit : Banking: The San Francisco firm is first U.S. financial institution to get approval for an office in Vietnam. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Mirror Forms Committee to Study, Resolve Operations Issues
Judge Dismisses McDonnell Whistle-Blower's Lawsuit RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Shield Gets Jump on New Law : Insurance: The firm cuts prices and revamps management to position itself for small-group health coverage legislation taking effect July 1. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Ernest Mario Resigns in Glaxo Shake-Up From Associated Press
RTC Sells Former Keating S&L Property for Less Than 10% of Listed Value From Associated Press
Turned Off by Turboprops : Airlines: Passengers are griping as big carriers switch away from jets on some lightly traveled, shorter routes. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio Play : Shamrock Will Acquire Marlite's 9 Stations JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherman Oaks Consultant Indicted on Fraud Charges PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Tension Marked Angelini's Past : Emotional Distress Dogged Harvard-Westlake Soccer Player Before Kicking Incident KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Roundup
Plan by Men's Volleyball Group Threatens Women's Tour : Beach tour: AVP wants to include a women's division, a move that could jeopardize future of the WPVA. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep All-Star Basketball Game Tonight at South
Morningside Boys Cruise Past Notre Dame, 86-65 : Division III: Stais Boseman scores a game-high 23 points as the Monarchs advance to the regional final. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Anteaters Like First Matchup ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : Boston Clinches a Playoff Spot From Associated Press
Late Rally Lifts UCLA to Victory : College basketball: Bruins overcome eight-point deficit to defeat Arizona State after Harrick is ejected with 15:43 to play. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING : Davis Thrown for Loss but Ties for Lead RICH ROBERTS
Once Again, Santa Ynez No Match for St. Bernard : Division IV: Although the Vikings play sloppily, their tough defense prevails in 55-39 win. BARRY BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS : Questions on Doping Take Precedence Over Events JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Serra High Is Never Challenged in Romp : Division IV: The Cavaliers race to 14-4 lead and 46-25 advantage at halftime in 101-53 victory. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL NOTES : Optimism Abounds--Except Around Padres PETER PASCARELLI, SPORTING NEWS
Jones Gets Top Billing, but Agoura Best From Distance JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Club Report Points to Blue Jays BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williamson Lifts South Past San Dimas : Division III: The point guard scores 13 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter of a 54-47 win. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL SOUTHERN REGIONAL : Lynwood Answers Question DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PAC-10 ROUNDUP : California Defeats Oregon State From Associated Press
BASEBALL / SPRING TRAINING REPORT : Valenzuela Pitches 2 Shutout Innings Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL SOUTHERN REGIONAL : Crenshaw Gets What It Wants: Mater Dei TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine, N. Arizona Land O.C. Athletes MIKE REILLEY
Lion Baseball Team Returns Home
Kings Pay Penalty Again, 4-3 : Hockey: Granato goes off for slashing, then Jagr scores Pittsburgh's winning goal in overtime. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christie No Longer on Hold : Lakers: Rookie doesn't know all the plays, but he will make his debut against 76ers tonight. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bell-Jeff Falls After Faltering in 4th Quarter KELVIN C. BIAS
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canyons Trounces Valley to Register 11th Consecutive Victory
Ventura Turns Back San Jose City With Rally in 2nd Half FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Wins on Wild Pitch in 10th
DIVISION III GIRLS : Costa Mesa Gets Boost From DiCamilli's 36 Points in 67-45 Victory MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Browning Wins, U.S. Men Lose in Skating From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Beats Irvine in 4 Games LAURI LAPPIN
Volleyball From Staff and Wire Reports
ANGELS : Club Report Blames Blue Jays BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iditarod From Staff and Wire Reports
Flight of Fancy Ends for USC : College basketball: Trojans' visions of victory and an NCAA tournament bid are dashed by Arizona, 87-76. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : It's History: Miami Beats Bulls From Associated Press
Buena Freshmen Provide Spark in Win Over Crenshaw JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Kick Back, Keep Up on Current Trends BARBIE LUDOVISE
Comeback Begins in Earnest : Baseball: Fernando Valenzuela pitches two scoreless innings in his first appearance in a major league uniform since 1991. From Associated Press
Volleyball From Staff and Wire Reports
Robinson Back at Start-Finish Line : College football: USC coach begins again at Anaheim, where his end came as Ram coach. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside Blitzes Notre Dame : High school basketball: Knights fall to Monarchs, 86-65, in regional semifinal. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : No For-Sale Sign on Ballclub MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Field of 10,000 Women Expected for Run IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : USC Falls Short Against Arizona State, 64-55
Loara Baseball Tournament
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Weather Has Put Damper on Chapman Softball Season MARTIN BECK
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Massachusetts Defeats Temple From Associated Press
Double Play in 9th Results in Singular Taft Victory STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Glad to Lend Its Players
DIVISION II GIRLS : Brea-Olinda Escapes in Overtime, 64-55 KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks Interview OHL Greyhounds' Bassin ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION V BOYS : Brethren Has Frayed Nerves and a Victory DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOARA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : Rivera's Throw Gives Ocean View a Victory TOM BIRSCHBACH
Selection Show Almost Too Big for Its Brackets LARRY STEWART
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cook Drives In Eight to Propel Chapman Past Portland
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Stops Esperanza to Reach Tournament Final MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Santee Is No Match for the Monarchs : Division III: The Morningside girls overcome some poor shooting with strong defense in 68-59 win. CAP CAREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Collision Is Costly to Huntington Beach TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNLV Denies Report It Acted Improperly DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BIG WEST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT : UC Santa Barbara Rallies, Upsets UNLV PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Baseball Roundup
'Fog' Jockey Carmouche Denied Reinstatement Associated Press
Of This, That and the Other MIKE DOWNEY
DIVISION I BOYS : Mater Dei Gets Job Done, Sends Hanford Packing CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Role Reversal : New Mexico State Put the Bickering Behind and Transformed Itself From Underachiever to Leader of the Big West Conference MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Leveque's Shutout Lifts Notre Dame Into Final
SANTA ANITA : Mabee Won't Hire Valenzuela, Finds Him in Winner's Circle BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
DIGEST : Highland High's Koykka Signs to Play Football at Northridge
Waiter Was Not Impressed by Attempt to Butter Him Up MAL FLORENCE
Sweet Swinger : Michael Carbajal Is a Nice Guy in What Can Be a Nasty Game EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SOUTHERN REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Routs Hanford, 89-48
FISHING / DAN STANTON : It Was Yellowtail by Day, Sand Bass by Night for Area Anglers DAN STANTON
AVP Raids WPVA of Four Elite Players : Pro volleyball: The move by governing body of the men's group signals the creation of a rival tour. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CARSON : Trial Ordered in Murder of 'Hogan's Heroes' Star
CLINTON WATCH : Channel Overkill
CSUN Teachers Vote to Boycott Fraternity LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contractor Told to Start Building Toll Road : Transportation: Final approval given by San Joaquin tollway agency. Environmentalists still hope to block work. TOM McQUEENEY and JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Dies After Losing Suit in Son's Slaying RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Holding Ticket to Instant Retirement STACY WONG
PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA : School Union Sues for 'Holiday' Pay DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
STANTON : Council Tentatively OKs 6% Utility Tax WILLSON CUMMER
Questions Raised in Death of Man Shot by Taser : Reaction: Friends of a popular barber who died after a police chase ask why the stun gun was used on him when he stumbled into a swimming pool. An autopsy fails to determine what killed him. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT MUGU : Gay Rights Activist Files Complaint SARA CATANIA
Dear Supervisors: How About New Vote on AIDS Bias? Dana Parsons
Who Says This Isn't Terrorism? : Abortion: Doctor's murder is proof that women's civil rights need federal protection. HELEN NEUBORNE, Helen Neuborne is executive director of NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, whose legal director argued the Bray case before the Supreme Court.
Erasing the Hurt : Community Pitches In to Repair Vandalized Van Nuys Classrooms JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Valley Is Model in Anti-Gang Effort JIM HERRON ZAMORA
VENTURA : District to Set Up Weapons Hot Line CARLOS V. LOZANO
VAN NUYS : Community Pitches In to Offset Vandals' Work
LOS ANGELES : Survey Seeks to Clarify Mayoral Candidates' Stands
Countywide : Water Board Backs Property Tax Levy DOUG McCLELLAN
Foothill Officer Honored by Legislators
Residents Man Hoses as Roof Fire Spreads
Lawmaker Seeks U.S. Advice on L.A. School District Breakup HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Respect Free Speech, but Note the Words : Extremists: Keeping track of them is a public service; Americans should knowwhat's in their midst. DAVID A. LEHRER, David A. Lehrer is regional director of the Anti-Defamation League in Los Angeles.
VENTURA : Dispute Over Path Could Go to Court KAY SAILLANT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA : Gay Civilian Worker Files Bias Claim Against Navy
IRVINE : Drive to Raise Funds for College Fees TOM McQUEENEY
House Of Representatives
Countywide : Man, 34, Arrested in 6 Bank Robberies JEFF McDONALD
Handicapped Youth
Marian Bergeson
Violent Youth
World Trade Center Bombing
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Yaroslavsky, Lake Spar on Transit RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crackdown With Reverberations : Cairo retaliates for random attacks by militants on foreign tourists
Schools and Racism
McKeon Asks U.S. for Advice on Schools Breakup Plan : L.A. Unified: In a letter to new Atty. Gen. Janet Reno, the congressman seeks assistance in developing a proposal that would not violate civil rights laws. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Doubt Logic of Closing Naval Shipyard ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easing of Ride-Share Regulation Proposed : Air quality: Two supervisors want their colleagues to let small businesses take part in a less expensive program. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Charges JANE HULSE
CHATSWORTH : Driver Killed as Car Runs Off Freeway ED BOND
Clintons
FILLMORE : Soil at Sanctuary Found to Be Safe KAY SAILLANT
SUN VALLEY : Man Found Fatally Shot in His Truck ALICIA DI RADO
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan, Katz Lead Rivals in 10-Week Fund-Raising Tally TED ROHRLICH and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAGUNA BEACH : Video About AIDS to Be Shot in City LESLIE EARNEST
SANTA ANA : Bilingual Education Report Has Dissenter JON NALICK
Obituaries
Obituaries
Schools and Racism
FULLERTON : Bridging the Gap of Intolerance WILLSON CUMMER
Word on Fate of L.A. Air Base Due From Pentagon Today : Cutbacks: The site, cornerstone of the region's aerospace industry, will survive, congresswoman from Marina del Rey predicts. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE CASITAS : Water District Ends 3 Years of Restrictions TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Congressmen Hang Back on El Toro Closure DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
BURBANK : Visitor Accused of Starting House Fire ALICIA DI RADO
2 Teens Hurt in Westminster Drive-By Shooting GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marian Bergeson
Rodney King's Day in Court : Appearance is a landmark in this long ordeal
Molestation Case Brings New Ruling From Associated Press
NEWHALL : Driver Killed When Truck Strikes Car ALICIA DI RADO
2 Deny Guilt in Insurance Fraud Case ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VIEW PARK : Youth Arrested in Slaying of Ice Cream Shop Owners
Planners Deadlock on Reseda Boulevard Extension Question : Development: The commission debates altering a city requirement. At issue is whether the street should be extended into Topanga State Park. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Personal Attacks Begin to Turn Race Into Brawl JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Trade Center Bombing
Countywide : Park Information Broadcast on Radio STEPHANIE SIMON
Oxnard High Year-Round Plan Heavily Criticized CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Struck on Head by Baton, Expert Says JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cab Company Cited in Money Laundering Case : Ethics: Bell Cab is accused of improper contributions totaling $11,000 to City Council members and candidates in 1990 and 1991. Firm was seeking a lucrative city permit at the time. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / L.A. COUNCIL : Chick, Magana Take Lead in Fund Raising JOHN SCHWADA and SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
We Just Can't Afford to Let Public Officials Accept Gifts : County supervisors have acknowledged that it's a bad idea. A flat ban is needed here and elsewhere to eliminate a bad practice and worse perception. SHIRLEY GRINDLE, Shirley Grindle has been an activist for campaign reform and government ethics in Orange County since 1970.
Countywide : Essay Competition Open to Students
Warner Bros. Executive Named to Air Quality District Board CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools and Racism
World Trade Center Bombing
Sexual Harassment Claims by Ex-Laguna Beach Employee Are Rejected : Litigation: City says it took action on plaintiff's complaints. She says stress and hostile environment forced her to leave. She is now a waitress. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : Police Say Suspect Commandeered Car CARMEN VALENCIA
Principal of Run-Down Compton School Ousted : Education: The action comes after weeks of unrest in which parents, joined by teachers and students, demanded a wide range of changes. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Park Information Broadcast on Radio STEPHANIE SIMON
King's Facial Injuries Laid to Baton Blows LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Landslide Victims Discuss Tax District : Rebuilding: San Clemente residents learn about geological hazard abatement zone that could help them with loans, bond sales or special taxes. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Their Get-Well Gift: Sick Leave : Friendship: Cal State Dominguez Hills associates give sick days to an ailing colleague under a new policy. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Trade Center Bombing
WESTMINSTER : Council OKs Plan to Expand Church ANDREA HEIMAN
NORTHRIDGE : Husband Waits for Call About Remains CARMEN VALENCIA
The Lawless 1% of L.A. Is Holding the City Hostage : Mayor's race: Crime is our No. 1 problem, socially and economically. We need 10,000 more LAPD officers. JOHN Z. BORUNDA, John Z. Borunda, a businessman and commissioner on the governor's Board of Juvenile Justice, retired as an LAPD lieutenant after 20 years of service
ORANGE : Unused School Site Plans Considered SHELBY GRAD
PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA : School Board OKs Pact With Teachers DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
GONE WITH THE WIND : Kite enthusiasts will get their chance to let it fly at the annual festival. MARY HELEN BERG
BALDWIN HILLS : Workers Clean Up Small Oil Spill in Ballona Creek
Ex-Deputy's Harassment Claim Dismissed : Courts: Phase 1 of a two-part trial ends when judge rules offensive remarks directed at black officer did not violate civil rights law. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale OKs Park-and-Ride Lots : Commuters: The two Caltrans-owned sites will accommodate several hundred vehicles. CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Residents to Decide Sister-City Issue LYNDA NATALI
Obituaries : C. Northcote Parkinson; His Law Still Holds BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Will Quit Medical Alert Program : Camarillo: Pleasant Valley's action follows pledges that it would not reduce services after its recent merger. MAIA DAVIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Dog on Wheels Gets New Lease on Life MAIA DAVIS
Police Seeking Man Seen After Officer's Death : Investigation: He flagged down a taxicab nearby. He isn't considered a suspect but is wanted for questioning. RENE LYNCH and ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Household of 44 Thankful After Blaze : Oxnard: No one was injured in fire that leaves the Carranza clan homeless and officials frustrated with crowding law. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workshop Will Teach Migrants to Aid Children's Education JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Parke Levy; Writer and Humorist Had Many Successes in TV, Radio BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Above Par : Students Building Miniature Golf Course on Campus BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patient in AIDS Case Told to Pay Damages to Technician : Courts: The woman underwent a procedure in which a medical worker was cut by a scalpel. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collegians Beat Drums for Diversity BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 4 Sites Selected for Concert Shuttle AMY PYLE
Assault on Bus Driver Renews Calls for Security : Transit: Some Torrance routes have been dangerous for too long, a city employees union complained to the state after the sixth attack in five years. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mall Merchants Fear for Safety : They Say Shooting Death of Arcade Worker Underscores Lax Security at Del Amo Fashion Center JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Lobbying Law Ignored, Unenforced : Ethics: The ordinance requiring lobbyists to report their employers, their earnings and activities carries no civil penalties. HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Slide Creeps On, Home Repair Delay Urged : Disaster: Anaheim Hills evacuees have been told they may return home, but geologist says earth is still moving. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death by an Extremist's Gun : Abortion clinics and their staffs are so tragically vulnerable
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