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What happened on May 12, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Reeling in the Bittersweet 'Wonder Years' : With Rising Costs, Aging Cast, Series Comes to a Close STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : A Firm Grasp of 'Unseen Hand' : San Diego's Blackfriars Theatre finds immediacy in Shepard's tricky, backhanded look at the assassination of JFK. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Tide for Karina Lombard : Moving From 'Sargasso Sea' to Tom Cruise and 'The Firm' ROBIN RAUZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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For the Record
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
New Proposed Budget Would Give Cultural Affairs a Reprieve DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Sternberg Troupe Relies on Movement IRENE OPPENHEIM
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Kodama Shines in Chamber Program JOHN HENKEN
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Guitarist Teicholz Closes Gold Medal Series JOHN HENKEN
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Going Solo Sometimes a Drag on Fast-Track Fiddler MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES
Crazy Horse Raises Funds, Little Music RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q & A WITH BUCK OWENS : Twang Time With the Ol' Buckaroo ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Flanagan Finds Depicting Pain Is a Pleasure : Art: Survivor of cystic fibrosis and his lover give a 'toned-down' presentation of masochistic works at Rancho Santiago College in Santa Ana. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : Valuable Lessons in 'Educating Peter' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : Stephen King's 'Tommyknockers' Pushes ABC to Top LEE MARGULIES
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
House Hearing on TV Violence, Impact on Children Opens Today STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Sweeps News: Someone Get Me a Broom HOWARD ROSENBERG
Salk Defends Construction of Institute Annex : Architecture: The San Diego scientist says the expansion of the original structure, designed by Louis I. Kahn, is needed for research and offices. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Deputy Shot, Prisoner Freed in Ambush From Associated Press
Steven Wymer Given 14 1/2-Year Prison Term : Courts: Newport Beach investment adviser stole $92 million. Clients included many California cities. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major O.C. Drug Bust Revealed : Investigation: Anaheim police seized $130 million in cocaine and arrested six men suspected of working for Colombian cartel in probe that began in February. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRTIER
Spinal Patients Come Back to Give Thanks to Doctors : Medicine: Hospital gathering in Whittier reunites them with surgeons. The operations helped many victims straighten out their lives. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croats Defy Truce, Keep Up Fighting in Mostar From Times Wire Services
Molina Endorsement Gives Woo an Ally With Key Bloc : Mayor's race: Supervisor could sway Latinos, women. But observers say she won't dent Riordan's backing. RICHARD SIMON and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Killing of Police Officer Chills Gang Overture in Minneapolis RHONDA HILLBERY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marvin Schwan; Built Home Delivery Empire MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4.5 Million to Receive Refunds on State Quake Insurance KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smaller Business Tax Hike Favored by Rostenkowski : Budget: He sees lower levy as making it easier to pass deficit-cutting bill. He confirms House panel would scrap Clinton's plan on investment credits. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Lawmaker Seeks Dismissal of Extortion Case PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Sanctions Stall U.N. Convoys Associated Press
Clinton Casts Lobbyists in Villain Role : Politics: The President turns his glare from GOP to special interests. It's the 'middlemen' that are grabbing their futures, he tells Illinois students. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Urges Regional Effort on Constitution : Russia: Move would bypass conservative Parliament. President makes clear political reform will get priority. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel Votes to Simplify Taxes on Domestic Workers From A Times Staff Writer
Florio Heads Scholar Panel Associated Press
Whaling Panel Vote Angers Japanese Associated Press
Rabin Wins Time to Repair Split in Israeli Coalition : Mideast: Interior minister from religious party delays resignation. Prime minister seeks a compromise. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Commission Member Resigns on Eve of Hearing From a Times Staff Writer
Mirage Casino Reportedly Interested in Cypress Club : Gambling: Backer of facility at Los Alamitos Race Course tells of call. Issue faces voters June 8. LYNDA NATALI and MIKE DIGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Partners in Crime : Similarities and Differences Team Up for Santa Ana Police Investigators JERRY HOLDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLASS ATHLETE: Despite being a top athlete and a B...
THE TIMES POLL : Riordan Leads Woo Among Likely Voters FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Reform Transcends Budget Woes MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at an area high school
Pentagon Warning Raises Threat of C-17 Cancellation RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamas Blocks PLO Victory in Key Vote : West Bank: Militants seize hostages at Hebron University, a bellwether of Palestinian politics. Grievances will be studied. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Send GIs to Macedonia to Limit War, Clinton Says : Balkans: Troops would join U.N. peacekeepers. Move to confine conflict would also answer allies' complaints. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pace of Clinton Appointments Not E-G-Gs-actly Swift : Shortage of top managers brings complaints from Capitol Hill. White House puts stress on diversity. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills Regulating Wine, Liquor Stores Fail : Legislature: Two measures aimed to curb 'misery market' sales in L.A.'s inner city. Heavy lobbying pressure shuts them off in Assembly committee. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Those Wacky Optimists PETER H. KING
Much Ado About Film by Kenneth Branagh JEANNINE STEIN
'Hay Fever' Fund-Raiser Nothing to Sneeze at KATHRYN BOLD
Three Girls Held in Carjackings Associated Press
Ex-Florida Official to Head MWD : Water: The selection breaks a tradition of choosing from within the agency. Sources said the board was impressed by John R. Wodraska's experience working with environmental, agricultural and urban groups. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Security Council Veto in 3 Years Is Cast by Russia : Cyprus: The surprise move involves financing for peacekeepers. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coastal Trek Is a Step in the Right Direction RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Agrees to Cut Plans for U.S. Spending : Economy: Downsizing is in response to pressure from Congress. President would emphasize such programs as Head Start and nutrition, scale back public works. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schwarzkopf: 'A 2nd-Class Force' If Gay Ban Ends MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Hospice Deaths Focuses on Nurse : Medicine: Investigators seek to determine whether the woman gave lethal doses of morphine to 17 patients. A lawyer for her employer says the accusations are unfounded and sensationalized. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is a Bit of Bubbly a Boon or a Bane? : Drinking: Mixed messages on the effect alcohol has on health have left the public and the scientific community a little dizzy. MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
819 Water Systems Have High Lead Levels : Health: The EPA says 30 million people may be at risk. Agency voices concern over continuing threat. None of the areas are in the Southland. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monitoring of Head Start Increasing, County Says TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Hillary Be Able to Take Care of Edith and Mary? ROBIN ABCARIAN
Help for Those Who Care for Elders GORDON MONSON
Failure to Indict White Officers in Driver's Death Angers Blacks From Associated Press
A Personal Brand of Street Smarts : Fixations: A homeless man in Irvine pursues his mission to display thought-provoking messages to motorists. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Staking a Claim in Vietnam : A hardy, young band of American entrepreneurs is camping out in Hanoi. They're betting the U.S. will lift its trade embargo soon, giving them an inside track to one of Asia's blossoming markets. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DRIVING : Yesterday's Car, Today's Crime PAUL DEAN
Dornan Withdraws Support for Closing El Toro Air Station GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caught in the Middle : Boomers who are raising young children and caring for aging parents say their own lives have been 'knocked completely out of whack.' GORDON MONSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gas Truck Crash Kills 3 Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW : A Moving Testament to Nature's Beauty : THE FOUR-CORNERED FALCON: Essays on the Interior West and the Natural Scene by Reg Saner ; Johns Hopkins $25.95, 288 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landmark Voter Bill OKd; GOP Filibuster Fails MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Australia Gives Boot to British Design Associated Press
Suspect in O.C. Gas Station Robberies Arrested in Stakeout GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gephardt Says Trade Policy Needs New Course JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Estate Attorney Under Investigation Files Suit : Litigation: Lloyd G. Copenbarger, accused of impropriety in a contested probate case, is suing a court-appointed lawyer who made allegations against him. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets Prison Term in Bank Robbery Case JANE HULSE
Pay-Per-Pound Trash Pickup System Tested LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Council Hears Plea by Fired Chief's Wife JODI WILGOREN
Head Start Problems Bring Tougher County Oversight TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxpayer Rail Land Purchase
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : A Real American Me at the Movies : Here's a concept for the '90s: movies and TV about people's lives and loves, starring people of color. Let's do lunch. ELIZABETH WONG, Elizabeth Wong is a Los Angeles playwright and television writer.
Glendale : Man Saves Family From Fire in House TOMMY LI
LOCAL ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH MAYOR : Incumbent Parton Wins by 600 Votes in Runoff MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Hospital Expanding Neonatal Center ED BOND
SEAL BEACH : Pizzeria Rejection Will Be Appealed SHELBY GRAD
Ex-Parks Workers Sentenced in Bribery Case THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Parents Sought for Task Force on School MAIA DAVIS
Community Colleges Chief Gets New Post JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
OXNARD : Protest Expected Over Ending Adult Classes JEFF MEYERS
Now: The Macedonian Option?
Grand Jury Asks Formal Follow-Up on Findings : Investigations: In its most recent report, the panel says it found that no means exist to determine whether its recommendations are ever implemented. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Council Scales Down Bolsa Corridor Panel ANDREA HEIMAN
Property Tax Hike Rejected by County : Finances: Levies would have replaced state funds earmarked for Fire Department. Chief says some stations may have to be closed. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Reject Higher Fire Protection Fees AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanford Remembered as Dedicated, Caring TINA DAUNT
A Proper Hearing for Packwood
LOS ANGELES : Japanese Consular Offices to Move From Little Tokyo
Westlake Fire and Inspections
Westlake Fire and Inspections
Westlake Fire and Inspections
Crackdown on Pepper Gas
Dole's Leadership
Dole's Leadership
Westlake Fire and Inspections
BURBANK : District to Expand Cluster Program ED BOND
3rd Bid for Casino in Oxnard Sparks Concern : Gambling: Officials say building more than one card club could lead to ruinous competition and no new source of taxes. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Coast Panel to Consider RV Park Restrictions PEGGY Y. LEE
Council Gives Brickbats, Bouquets to Rebuild L.A. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brooks & Dunn Win 3 Country Awards : Music: Their 'Boot Scootin' Boogie' is best single. Garth Brooks is top entertainer for third year in a row. CHRIS WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College District Head Gets New Post : Education: The chancellor of L.A.'s two-year schools has accepted a teaching position in Texas. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Appeal of Project May Have Broken State Law : Thousand Oaks: A judge says the council's '92 action on a Newbury Park development might have violated the open-meeting statute. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ross Perot
SYLMAR : Arts Council Fighting to Keep Gallery Open CARMEN VALENCIA
SURFER WATCH : Wedge Issue
Supervisors OK Health Clinic Expansion : Simi Valley: Plan will increase the facility's hours, space and the number of doctors. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Conservancy Seeks Gifts to Buy Gear BILL BILLITER
CAMARILLO : Man Pleads Guilty to Molesting Girl, 8 JEFF McDONALD
Latinos Assail Proposed Cuts at Mental Clinic : Health: Santa Ana's Clinica Nueva Esperanza, which gets 90% of its funding from county, 'won't be able to survive' 40% drop in funding, director says. County officials agree but say other clinics face cuts too. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents' Activism Pays Off for a Preschool : Day care: The facility's mostly Latino parents persuade Oxnard City Council to spend $8,000 on repairs and security. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harassment Victim Gets Jobless Benefits : Workplace: A state appeals board rules in favor of a secretary who quit her job with a Burbank car dealer. From Associated Press
2 Cab Firms Fail to Forfeit Bonds HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : City Settles Its Suit Against Laguna Hills FRANK MESSINA
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Sentenced for Manslaughter
Obituaries
A Segregated Day at the Beach
VENTURA : 6-Year Employee Named City Engineer PEGGY Y. LEE
COLUMN LEFT/ CLAIBORNE PELL : Free World's Leader, Yes; Its Army, No : When conflict is on another continent, the U.S. should not be expected to provide the lion's share of manpower. CLAIBORNE PELL, Claiborne Pell (D-R.I.) is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. and
Tear Gas Mishap Shuts Emergency Room
CAMARILLO : Ventura Man Arrested in Bank Robbery SARA CATANIA
LAGUNA HILLS : City to Take Annex Fight to Legislature GEOFF BOUCHER
L.A.'s 'Batman' Candidate: Rich, Enigmatic BILL BOYARSKY
Canyon of Controversy
POMONA : Crash in Stolen Car Kills Passenger; Youth Arrested
LOS ANGELES : Charred Body of Young Woman Found in Alley
AIDS in Los Angeles County
WOODLAND HILLS : Parents Fund Classes for Music, Computers KURT PITZER
Father Boyle and Gangs
Tough to Do but It Must Be Done : Is Sacramento moving closer to welfare reform?
SIMI VALLEY : County to Seek Grant for Recycling Program PHIL SNEIDERMAN
VENTURA : Man Acquitted in Shooting of Neighbor's Dog JEFF McDONALD
Protesters Attack UCLA Faculty Center : Education: Up to $50,000 in vandalism follows the university's refusal to elevate Chicano studies program to departmental status. Police arrest 90. LARRY GORDON and MARINA DUNDJERSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Juveniles Arrested in Attempted Burglary JANE HULSE
Panel Weighs Study to Link 2 Bike Paths PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defending El Encanto
Dump Site Alternatives
Law Drafted to Ban Gifts to Officeholders : Reform: County ordinance would impose criminal penalties on both officials and donors. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : 'Sesame Street' Stars Wow the Romper Set TERRY SPENCER
Dole's Leadership
HOLLYWOOD : Father of Toddler Left on Doorstep Located
Countywide : Preliminary Report Filed on Plane Crash JODI WILGOREN
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Hospital and Group Sue 2 Ex-Officials JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Managers Warn County of Salary Cuts, Layoffs TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burke to Address Cal Lutheran Grads BRENDA DAY
Obituaries
Local Student Teams Win German Trips JEFF SCHNAUFER
SANTA MONICA : 4 Sentenced in Beating, Robbery of ABC Newsman
Simi Valley's Mayor Paints a Grim Picture for Taggers, Parents MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Custodian's Suit Alleges Harassment JEFF McDONALD
LOS ANGELES : Council Votes to Rename Street for Cesar Chavez
LOS ANGELES : Williams Given Leave to Join Waco Inquiry
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City to Consider Buyout of Auto Mall Developer : Economy: The builder faces foreclosure. The city expects the project to eventually generate more than $1 million a year in sales tax revenue. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Police Seize 3,600 Pounds of Cocaine in 2 Probes; 6 Arrested ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRTIER
New Mayor Could Sway Choice of Rail Line : Transit: Woo supports Burbank-Chandler subway. Riordan backs 'monorail.' Cost may determine which is built. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council Approves Playhouse Outlet LEN HALL
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Shooting Case Jury to Start Deliberating THOM MROZEK
Countywide : 3 Students Win Trip to Germany BERT ELJERA
A Plethora of Snakes Brings Plenty of Bites BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Council Approves General Plan Update ANNA CEKOLA
Oregon Man Named Suspect in Shootings of Torrance Couple : Crime: Evidence found in stolen pickup truck leads police to his identity. He is called a dangerous 'community terrorist.' ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poker Club Can Outlive Its Owner, Council Decrees PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : 6 Juveniles Held in Shooting of 2 Men ERIC YOUNG
Club Machine : Hobby: A few hundred enthusiasts crowd into parking lots to show off their vehicles. Critics complain that they block sidewalks and are noisy. CAROL CHASTANG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hilbun's Reputed Target May Sue Postal Service : Security: Kim Springer had complained of harassment by man accused of Dana Point post office shootings. She hires an attorney who says, 'The question is, what is being done to protect employees?' GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHITTIER : Man Surrenders After 7-Hour Standoff at Home
BUENA PARK : Family Agrees to Pay Damages to Schools DEBRA CANO
'Mr. Bill' Cartoon
Panel Screens 13 Seeking Key Post of U.S. Attorney : Courts: Three more candidates have joined those seeking Sen. Feinstein's support for the job. The hopefuls include nine current or former federal prosecutors. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
MALIBU : Volunteers Sought for Mountain Bike Patrol STEPHANIE SIMON
Special Homes Aid Alzheimer's Patients JILL LEOVY
GLENDALE : Judge Orders Trial in Double Slaying TOMMY LI
Possible Rent Law Violation Investigated : Moorpark: A mobile home park owner is allegedly requiring tenants to sign a lease that may conflict with a city ordinance. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grace E. Eckerman; Retired Mortuary Owner
Views of 3rd District Candidates Sought SCOTT GLOVER
SAN DIMAS : Man Accused of Tailing, Attacking Woman on Road
Countywide : Reed to Leave OCTA; Successor Fight Seen JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Of Light and Space : Artist's Sculpture Is So Tall Campus Has No Site for It JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shed Fire Destroys Antique Furniture
Cult Phenomena
Mayor's Race Endorsements Issued : Election: The Valley's congressmen split along partisan lines. Berman remains undecided. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decriminalizing Drug Use: Idea Whose Time Is Coming? Dana Parsons
The Fight Against Crime Notes From the Front : Here People Really Hand It to the Cops DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : School Sale Nets $740 to Help War Victims KURT PITZER
Rental Bias Case Payments Ordered : Housing: An apartment building's owners and manager must pay $100,000 in penalties. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Items Believed Stolen Put on Public Display WILLSON CUMMER
Northridge : CSUN Engineering Students Stage Race JILL LEOVY
SANTA ANA : College Paper Wins National Awards JON NALICK
Deaf Children Get Their Say at School : Unique Approach Helps Give Voice to Ambitions STACY WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
RETAIL : OP Surf Competition, Facing Wipeout, Now Back on Solid Footing Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
3 Promoted by Medical Device-Maker I-Flow
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Landmark Bancorp Says It Can't Explain Stock's 17% Increase
Yields on 3-Year Treasury Notes Plummet to Record Low Level From Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment & Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Affordability
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : European Air Carrier Shakeout Is Near JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Awaits Judge's Ruling on Fight for Proxies : Investing: Officials of the Costa Mesa pharmaceuticals firm said they won't reschedule the annual meeting until decision is delivered. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least It Didn't Swallow the Card Reuters
Retail Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment & Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Head of Bankrupt Hill Williams Is Interrogated by Angry Investors : Finance: On the hot seat at a meeting of creditors, Donald H. Williams Jr. defends his firm, now under investigation. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel OKs Plan to Auction Unused Airwaves : Legislation: The bill, part of President's budget plan, aims to raise $7.1 billion by selling unused portions of the radio band to the highest bidder. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
REGIONAL REPORT : Higher Hiring : Doors Are Finally, Slowly, Opening for Southland Jobseekers JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Wahlco Looks for Domino Effect in Russia Utility Deal : Technology: The Santa Ana environmental systems company will provide pollution reduction equipment in demonstration effort with an eye on big sales. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Coupons Just Don't Cut It Anymore : Retail: Supermarkets are adding video outlets, bank branches and even dry cleaners in an effort to stay competitive. From Associated Press
REGIONAL REPORT : Job Picture Brightening in Southland : Employment: While hiring is still sluggish overall, some firms are expanding. People long idle are at last finding work. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joint Effort Takes Spin at On-Site CDs : Music: Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. and IBM are hooking up to create technology that would give record stores the ability to make discs at customers' request. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wymer Gets 14 Years for Investment Swindle : Courts: The prison term is slightly shorter than what prosecutors had requested. Wymer stole $92 million from clients. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Charges Unfair Trade Practices : Economy: Reacting to foreign criticism, a report is released accusing several nations--especially the U.S.--of discrimination. From Associated Press
Biotech Drugs May Save Day for Pharmaceuticals JAMES FLANIGAN
MCA Names President of International Unit
Cash-Strapped City of Orange Raises Bed Tax by 25% : Revenue: It is estimated that increasing from 8% to 10% the surcharge on hotel guests will yield an additional $400,000 in the 1993-94 fiscal year. HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Matter of Taste : Rubbery Chicken Gets Bounced Out of Company Cafeterias GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sears to Sell Mortgage Banking Group : Restructure: The retailing giant continues its retreat from real estate. A Chicago analyst calls the deal 'a good move.' DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest Air Shakes Up Its Competitors : Airlines: Cheap fares and a blistering expansion are forcing bigger airlines to take notice, a federal study says. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visitors From Beijing Seek More Efficient Ways of Doing Business ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airless Wonders : O.C Firm Reinvents the Bicycle Wheel CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTC Contract Overpayment Put at More Than $1 Million ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FDIC Narrows Protection on Retirement Accounts : Insurance: The new rules limit coverage--up to $100,000--to one account only at individual banks. From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 25.47; Other Markets Post Gains Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
SPORTS
Garrison Quits, Leaves Burroughs Coachless JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura College's Muncy Accepts Baseball Scholarship From Texas Tech
He Didn't Make Grade With Mom : Hernandez, Moorpark's Three-Sport Star, Meets Higher Standard, With One Notable Exception JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Are Big Winners on Their Longest Night : Game 5: Shuchuk's goal at 6:31 of second overtime gives them 4-3 victory over Canucks and a 3-2 lead in series. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Role Players Are Also Helping Penguins Win JIM SMITH, NEWSDAY
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
When Stealing, Curtis Goes by His Notebook : Angels: He has some things to add to his information on pitchers after 16th stolen base. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report: Pitino Rejects Offer From the Hawks From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Defeat No. 1 Finishes No. 1 Granada Hills KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rookie Also Giving Penguins a Lift Newsday
Florida Plays Host to Women's Tennis STEVEN HERBERT
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Victory Gives Sunny Hills Share of First, Some Respect DAN ALBANO
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Angels Aren't Happy With Winfield BOB NIGHTENGALE
Cubs Get to Gott and Dodgers, 2-1 MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Stars May Play in Davis Cup THOMAS BONK
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
It Took a While, but They Finally Threw Book at Him MAL FLORENCE
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cardinals Complete Triple Play, Beat Mets From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Lendl Routed in First Round of Italian Open From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Now Ryan Has a Strained Hip Muscle Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Back Not Hurting Wallach's Hitting MARYANN HUDSON
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
THE NHL / LISA DILLMAN : A Look Back, a Look Ahead Are Possible LISA DILLMAN
NHL PLAYOFFS : Andreychuk Sparks Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
OUTDOOR NOTES / RICH ROBERTS : A Weighty Problem Exists for Anglers RICH ROBERTS
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / UPDATE : Unser Can Hit the Speedway Wall Without Having to Leave His Home SHAV GLICK
Sanderson Still Pays Dividends BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spunky CS Northridge Managed to Throw a Scare Into UCLA : College volleyball: Matadors must be content with making history as the first team from school to play for a Division I title. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Morton's Homer Gives Calabasas Its First Title
Tornado(e)s Do Uniforms to the Letter
Threatt to Return, Do Whatever Is Needed : Lakers: Celtics are said to be interested in Scott. Green will wait for word from above. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Orange Lutheran Selects Kunau
PREP TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Duo Doubles Its Pleasure DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Olympians to Earn $15,000 for Gold Medal From Associated Press
Dena Villasenor
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mike Witt Getting on Track for Yankees From Associated Press
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Folsom Gives Orange Share of Title TOM BIRSCHBACH
Prep Softball Roundup
Zolti Csanyi
Prep Baseball Roundup
Umpires Have These Coaches Under Thumb
Simi Valley Trying to Plug Financial Drain on Pool MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Defeat, He Became a Winner MIKE DOWNEY
He Pushed the Umpire Past Outer Limits of His Patience MAL FLORENCE
CSUN Falls Short at Long Beach, 10-7 : College baseball: Matadors can't make it all the way back after 49ers jump on Kempton for six runs in first. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bumbling Stops When Witkow Gets the Ball STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schultz Steps Down as Director of NCAA : Colleges: He denies knowledge of loans to athletes at Virginia, but says staying in job might hinder reform. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quartz Hill, With Clutch Hitting, Stops Palmdale and Grabs 1st Place STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Gets the Cheese, Bulls Win MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Everyone Can Remember Your Name When It's Strange BARBIE LUDOVISE
Striped Bass Anglers Go on Record Spree
Baseball's Mind-Set Expands MIKE PENNER
Going With the Flow : Tour Firms No Longer Are High and Dry as Whitewater Returns RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Kennedy Edges Out La Quinta CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Promises Add Up as Aliso Niguel Opening Nears : Priority Is to Finish Facilities, Not Finish First MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Johnson Lifts Suns Past Spurs, 98-89 From Associated Press
Pierce's Xanthos, 72, Says He Will Resign DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Century Teams: Blood, Sweat, Some Years MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE SOFTBALL : Laguna Hills Makes Good on Promise, Clinches Title MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunny Hills Tennis Upset by Seeding DAVE McKIBBEN
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