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What happened on May 14, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Posse': A New Take on the Old West By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony Plays an Uncommon Concert By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
'Wild Palms': Mind-Melting Techno-Babble By Howard Rosenberg
MOVIE REVIEWS : Star-Powered Lovers in 'Ado' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Movies By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
People Watch By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv/radio By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Salute to Country Songwriters a Brisk, Insightful Evening By Randy Lewis
Tv/radio By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Art By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Art By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop Album Chart : Run-DMC Running Strong Again By Dennis Hunt
Tv/radio By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MOVIE REVIEW : Strong 'Heart' Until the Bitter End By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Neil Simon Gets Serious in 'Lost in Yonkers' : Mercedes Ruehl thrives in the film version of the Pulitzer-winning play, for which she and co-star Irene Worth won Tonys. By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Perick Leads Chamber of Schubert, Mozart By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Guitar-Based Pieces for Chamber Music / LA By John Henken
MUSIC REVIEWS : Triumph for Israeli Violinist Carmit Zori By Laurence Vittes
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony Plays an Uncommon Concert By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
A Bit of Deconstruction in 'Haunting,' and 'Big Bang' By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Lounge Act' Sings Dull Song at Lost Studio By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Albums Are Born of Be-Bop By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Traveling the 'Roads' Again With Bob & Bing By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Anthology' Showcases Drifters' Ben E. King By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Cheer Up! 'Cheers' Lives via Mail Order By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : Star Power Pushes 'Hero' Up Chart By Dennis Hunt
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Toto Caffe: Brisk Service, Lovely Food By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Chronicling Crisis of Conscience : Vanguard Cast Rises to Challenge of Presenting Intellectual Drama About Thomas More By Jan Herman
Music City Show Sunday to Benefit Local Musicians
THEATER REVIEW : A Stumbling 'Strut' in Huntington Beach By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : Lively Debate Over 'Violence, Morality' By Robert Koehler
TV REVIEWS : 'Marshall': The Good in Government By Robert Koehler
Q&A WITH ANDREW LACK : Taking the Reins at NBC News By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANNES PREVIEW : La Vie Hectic in a Little Beach Town : Movies: Seaside village is almost totally swallowed up by the 46th Festival International du Film, which opened Thursday with 25,000 film people in town. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
COMMENTARY : Celebrating 90 Years of Hope in Blockbuster Style : Television: NBC tribute's nostalgic tone rings out of tune with its honoree, a razor-sharp performer who doesn't look or seem his age. By Lawrence Christon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hope Contract Still Pending By Greg Braxton
Electric Violinist Gets Jolt From Jazz : Music: 'I'm crazy about the rhythm' of Latin music, says Susie Hansen. She is performing at Maxwell's in Huntington Beach. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Paul E. Wright has been appointed to the board of...
Steve Harman has been appointed to the newly created...
Keith Brush has been appointed general manager of Future...
Michael Gallagher has been promoted to vice president of...
Mel Miller has been appointed special assistant to the...
Jeffrey L. Kaylor has joined the Irvine accounting firm of...
Equity Bancorp Takes On New Senior Loan Officer
Edited-Just-for-You News Is Now Available in Your Desktop Computer Every Day By Lawrence J. Magid, LAWRENCE J. MAGID \o7 is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer\f7
Hot Summer Topic: Sunscreens By Denise Gellene
Stacking Up Sales
COMICS/FILM: Harvey Comics, the Santa Monica publisher of...
Television
Music
Tv Facts
Capital Cities / ABC Chief Daniel B. Burke to Retire
Film
Sears to Sell Its Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Business : Deals: The buyer, San Francisco-based Fremont Group, is an investment company with more than $3.5 billion in assets. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Seen as Big Loser in 'Star Wars' Spending Cuts : Defense: A shift away from the space-based program will cost many jobs because area contractors got a large portion of the work. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford to Rush an Electric Car to Market by 1998 : Technology: Auto maker's top executive says it will meet regulatory deadlines, but doubts it will be developed enough to satisfy consumer needs. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden Again : Coin, Bullion Dealers Report First Buying Binge in Years By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inflation News Rattles Markets : Wall Street: The consumer price index rose 0.4% in April, double what analysts expected; stocks and bonds suffer.
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RTC to Double Ranks of Contract Auditors : Thrifts: 'Inadequate controls' on contracts may have cost taxpayers millions for 67-cent photocopies and other overpriced services, the agency's director says. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
How to Buy Gold By Chris Kraul
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Support for Free Trade Agreement : Economics: Mexican envoy to U.S. says earlier suggestions that pact was in trouble have actually boosted its prospects. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schwarzenegger Flexing His Media Muscle By Alan Citron
CD Venture Hits a Sour Note With Execs : Music: Miffed at being excluded, record companies declare their opposition to an IBM-Blockbuster plan to create compact discs on demand. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reported Ruling Thwarts Broker's Attempt to Oust ICN Chief Panic : Courts: Sources say judge extended ban on Rafi Khan's proxy bid to take control of the Costa Mesa drug maker. Current board appears safe for now. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seminar to Tout Appeal of Offshore Banking : Finance: Author downplays the practice's unsavory connotations, emphasizing its tax, privacy and investment advantages. He hosts a talk this weekend in Newport Beach. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Artists On-Line : Tustin Firm's 'Learn to Draw' Software Helps Kids Get the Picture By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORKPLACE : County's Jobless Rate Not Bad in Relation to Others Across U.S. Compiled by Michael Flagg / Times Staff Writer
Workplace Compiled by Michael Flagg / Times Staff Writer
Irvine Magazine to Recall Defunct New Worlds : Publishing: It aims to bring back a positive, comforting picture of the city when it makes its premiere in June. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stock Divestiture: McKesson Corp. in San Francisco said...
Downsized Stake: FMR Corp., a Boston investment company...
Pinnacle Micro Plans Public Offering
Ford to Rush an Electric Car to Market by 1998 : Technology: Auto maker's top executive says it will meet regulatory deadlines, but doubts it will be developed enough to satisfy consumer needs. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
It's not easy being green: When we recounted a legend... By Steve Harvey
Keene of the Road By Al Martinez
Obituaries
Students' Health First--Politics Second : Anti-abortion ideology gets in the way of education for all
Stumbling Toward a Consensus on Bosnia? : Bosnian diplomat breaks the ice with withdrawal proposal
Images of Asian-American Reality : Powerful films and videos highlight Asian Pacific Heritage Month
PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION : Will LEARN Bring Real Reform, or Is It Time for Vouchers? : By giving power to individual schools, LEARN will restore credibility to the public school system. By Phil Angelides, \o7 Phil Angelides is former chairman of the California Democratic Party. \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION : Will LEARN Bring Real Reform, or Is It Time for Vouchers? : Attempts at reform, including LEARN, have failed. The initiative would work because it would empower parents. By Joseph Alibrandi, \o7 Joseph Alibrandi, chairman and CEO of the Whittaker Corp., is a former board member of LEARN, co-founder of Kids First and co-chairman of the Choice in Education League of El Segundo. \f7
Valley Transit: Elevated Rail or a Subway?
The Sixth Street Bistro, an inviting little place opened... By Michael Krikorian
Continuum, according to its motto, is "dedicated to...
JOURNEY THROUGH THE MIND : A 20-work art show reveals the talent that often underlies mental illness. By Mary Helen Berg
Joseph Alexander has been elected commander of General...
INDIO : Sonny Bono Says Man Stalked Him
Valley Obituaries
Landslide Dispute Leaves Community With No Way to Go : Lockwood Valley: Agencies slow to clear rubble that closed highway three months ago. 'Nobody cares about us,' rancher complains. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim's Father Battles to Bring Peace to Warring Gang Factions By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Colleagues Decry Mayor for Action on Condo Plan : Thousand Oaks: Judy Lazar is accused of moving secretly in relaxing restrictions on a housing project. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Year-Round School Plan Promises to Be Hard Sell : Education: Oxnard high school district trustees give conditional approval to the proposal, but it receives a low grade from many students. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Proposes Natural Gas Research Lab : Energy: Under company's proposal, new uses would be found for the $1-billion Santa Susana facility. Federal funding is critical. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Oxnard Women Join Sex Bias Suit Against Dole : Courts: Attorneys hope the claim naming Saticoy subsidiary becomes a class action representing more than 200 female employees. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strawberry Festival Marked by Changes By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Names Head of Arts Complex By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Homeless Camps Cleared From River Wetlands Area By Fred Alvarez
Program to Retrain Workers for New Jobs By Jane Hulse
GAVIOTA : Bid to Block Tanker Shipments Rejected By Jeff Mcdonald
Hart, O'Connell Score High on Environment By Christopher Heredia
Suspect Convicted in 5 Bank Robberies By Julie Fields
The Long Paw of the Law : Boris Is Nearing Retirement, but He Hasn't Lost a Step When It Comes to Sniffing Out Crime By Gordon Dillow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 School Officials to Accept Award By Doug Mcclellan
MOORPARK : Council Limits Adult Business Locations By James Maiella Jr.
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Accused of Date Rape to Be Arraigned By Julie Fields
Bill Would Aid Defense Firms in Switching Gears : Congress: Rep. Jane Harman and co-sponsors propose that contractors get tax credits of up to 10% to help them convert to commercial technologies. By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglewood to Cut 'Dozens' of Jobs During Budget Crunch : Government: City manager tells employees 'there isn't any alternative' in tough times. Number of workers to be laid off has not been decided. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Police Overtime Cost $62,326 During Trial By Mack Reed
Murder Suspect's Capture Eases--and Highlights--Fears for Safety : Crime: Extradition hearing is scheduled Monday for Oregon man in brutal home invasion and slaying in Torrance. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Menendez Judge Says Therapist Must Testify : Murder case: The order is a blow to the defense in the upcoming trial of brothers accused of slaying parents. The doctor's tapes allegedly contain confessions by the suspects. From Associated Press
In Science, Dyslexic Youth Is a Visionary By Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan, Woo Clash on Solution to Budget Woes : In a debate, the candidates split on the need for higher taxes and on other fronts. By James Rainey and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Little in Con Man's Long, Defiant Career Hinted of a Suicide By Leslie Berger and Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Turning Point : Windmill Project Puts Dyslexic Student in State Science Contest By Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Menendez Judge Rules Tape May Be Used at Trial : Courts: The decision to allow therapist's recording is a blow to defense in trial of brothers accused of slaying their parents. It allegedly contains the suspects' confession. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Audit Outlines Ills of School District : Education: Draft of report finds an inefficient bureaucracy with poor accountability. More control at school level is recommended. By Henry Chu and Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Debating Candidates Clash on Budget Issue By James Rainey and Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bankers Tour Riot Areas, Hear Appeals By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Deputies Pull Injured Man From Burning Car
BURBANK : Lockheed Raises Cost of Environmental Cleanup
Center for the Blind Fights to Stay Open By Jeff Schnaufer
STUDIO CITY : Plans for 12-Story Garage Advance By Scott Glover
Work Under Way on City Welcome Sign By Carmen Valencia
LOS ANGELES : Audit Questions Fairness of CRA's Loan Decisions
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Officer Seized, Accused of Stealing From LAPD
VAN NUYS : Elderly Man Charged in Woman's Beating By Thom Mrozek
LOS ANGELES : 4 Prominent Democrats Weigh In on Council Race
LOS ANGELES : Boy Gets Implant of Lung Lobes Donated by Parents
CANOGA PARK : Students to Spend 'Career Day' at Office By Jill Leovy
VALENCIA : 'Devil's Brew' of Events Cited in Theme Park Melee
SHERMAN OAKS : Amusement Center Seeks to Expand By Scott Glover
WOODLAND HILLS : About 2,000 Walk for March of Dimes By Scott Glover
GLENDALE : Woman Assaulted in Apartment Garage By Tommy Li
NORTHRIDGE : Former Gang Members Address Forum By Jill Leovy
SUNLAND : Valley Vista Project OKd After 5 Years By Ed Bond
AGOURA HILLS : Miniature Golf Plan Closer to Approval By Kurt Pitzer
Foundation to Send More Money to Poor Areas By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1.2-Billion Grant to Clear Way for Red Line's Third Segment : Transit: Transportation Secretary Pena will announce federal backing today. The 11.6-mile subway extension will serve North Hollywood, East L.A. and the Mid-City area. By Nora Zamichow and Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Manager Fired in Effort to End Scandal : Lynwood: Officials say they want to move beyond the controversy over an affair Laurence Adams Sr. allegedly had with the mayor pro tem. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$3.3-Million Loss Revealed in MWD Suit : Courts: Water agency blames law firm for bad advice on aborted move to a new headquarters. But firm says utility doesn't want to take responsibility for its actions. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Won't Take Pay Cut, Sheriff's Employees Declare : Finances: Two groups give notice they will reject Block's proposed 8% slash. The sheriff says he will issue layoff warnings to up to 1,200 by the end of May. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANOGA PARK : Man Denies Guilt in School Vandalism By Thom Mrozek
WEST HILLS : 24-Hour Stores Told to Reduce Hours By Jill Leovy
Soka Debate May Hurt Funding By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti Changes Schools Bill to Comply With Rulings By Mark Gladstone
Man Shot to Death, Woman Wounded in Home
Body of Man Found on Road in Littlerock
Lockheed Cleanup to Cost More : Environment: The expenses are estimated at $263 million. The firm expects to recoup the money from taxpayers. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alamo Pleads Innocent to U.S. Tax Charges (AP)
Transportation Key for Jobs, Pena Says By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back on the court: Assemblyman Richard Katz managed a... This column was reported by Times staff writers Mark Gladstone in Sacramento and John Schwada in Los Angeles
Nolan Fights Holy War on Racketeering, Extortion Charges This column was reported by Times staff writers Mark Gladstone in Sacramento and John Schwada in Los Angeles
The snooze factor: A local television station aired... This column was reported by Times staff writers Mark Gladstone in Sacramento and John Schwada in Los Angeles
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Hall Captures Black Leader's Backing
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita's Newest Trail Offers Best of Both Worlds : Outdoors: Four-mile South Fork route is the first phase in a planned 25-mile network joining four communities. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Judge on Ritter Ranch Suits Resigns Over Staff By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Youths Made Seriously Ill by Tea From Jimson Weed : Drugs: All are expected to recover. Officials say the plant, found along roadsides, can cause nerve and muscle damage, even death. By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Turns to Public for Child-Care Aid : Foster families: A continuing lack of grants has forced ARK Services for Abused Children to shut down vital programs. It is seeking to raise $100,000 from individuals. By Phuong Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Skewed Look at Adult Life, Turn On TV Talk Shows By Dana Parsons
After 5 Years, 'an Instant Family' : Families: Garcias officially become parents of four siblings next week as legal battle over adoption of Indian children ends. By Timothy Chou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : City Plans New Tram, Parking Fees By Leslie Earnest
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Rotary Club Raises $10,000 for DARE By Debra Cano
ORANGE : City's Projected Budget Gap Grows By Helaine Olen
SAN CLEMENTE : Grade School Adopts Year-Round Schedule By Anna Cekola
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Computer Project Unites Students By Geoff Boucher
ORANGE : School Official Gets Liver Transplant By Helaine Olen
MISSION VIEJO : City to Pay for Most of Divers' Insurance By Frank Messina
IRVINE : 2nd Part of Creek Project Set to Begin By Shelby Grad
ANAHEIM : 3 Police Officers to Get Medals of Valor By Matt Lait
PLACENTIA : Proposal to Close School Spurs Protest By Danielle A. Fouquette
YORBA LINDA : School Pickets Go Up as Labor Talks Stall By Danielle A. Fouquette
Countywide : Sale Will Benefit Disease Research By Debra Cano
Countywide : County Resurrects Development Panel By Kevin Johnson
SEAL BEACH : Gifts Add Relish to Their Meals By Shelby Grad
Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Mar Model Home Site By Frank Messina, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Transportation Secretary Backs High-Speed Rail Through County : Transit: Speaking in Costa Mesa, Federico F. Pena also assures OCTA that its request for $318 million in federal funds for car-pool lanes is being recommended to Congress. By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Body Found in Fullerton Is Identified
Punitive Smog Rules Least Favored : Study: Residents in clean-air poll say they prefer incentives and technological fixes such as alternative fuel cars and improved rail service. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shultz Recalls Reagan Years at Book, Author Luncheon in Irvine By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeHoyos Brain Disorder Asserted By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slip-and-Fall Suit Against Mall Settled
Serial Killer Kraft Files Libel Lawsuit From Associated Press
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
NEWS
Has Prop. 13 Been Rescinded?
Hatred Not a Family Value
Board's Own Tax Revolt
How Can Students Pay?
Property Levy Grossly Unfair
Krauthammer on Gay Rights
Clinton With Troops
Krauthammer on Gay Rights
Clinton With Troops
Grameen Bank
Clinton With Troops
Birth Control for Teen-Agers
Birth Control for Teen-Agers
Bennie Newton
Clinton Staff Change
Impatience
Krauthammer on Gay Rights
Robert Vose Langmuir; Caltech Physicist
Dean Lesher; Civic Leader, Publisher From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sidney Genders; Record-Setting Solo Rower
Leigh A. Wiener; Nationally Known Photographer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minnie L. Gentry; Actress Known for 'Cosby' Role
Roy J. Karrell; Founded Visage Beaute Cosmetics Company
Lester del Rey; Science Fiction Author
HELPING ARMS: Most give blood to help the Red Cross. At... By Jerry Hicks and Bob Barker and Ann Conway
ACHIEVER: Overcoming dyslexia, 16-year-old Steve Goldberg...
TALL STORY: Jeff Nadeau of Monroe High in Sepulveda...
ROYAL REUNION: Huntington Beach Union High School District... By Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks and Bob Barker
LIBRARY THRIVES: While other libraries in Ventura County... By \o7 Gary Gorman\f7
NEW BALLGAME: Softball, once a sport that divided men and...
YES OR NO? It seemed an odd coupling: the Rev. Robert H... By Bob Barker and Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks
STILL HOPE: You might expect county environmentalists to... By \o7 Gary Gorman\f7
DRIVE-BYS DOWN? Chuck Jordan has crusaded against drive-by... By \o7 Gary Gorman\f7
COEXISTENCE: Who needs strawberries? For Ventura County's... By \o7 Gary Gorman\f7
WACO REVISITED: Fifteen-year-old Adrienne Stiefel of... By Jerry Hicks and Bob Barker and Ann Conway
NO TIPS: It was a novel approach by police: to re-enact a...
TV TOURS: The NBC Studio Tour in Burbank has returned...
Herbert S. Hazeltine Jr.; Co-Founded Law Firm
Latin Chief to Visit Clinton Associated Press
House Panel OKs Major Tax Hikes to Reduce Deficit : Budget: The bill takes $246 billion out of Americans' pockets, cuts $54 billion in spending over 5 years. House passage is likely for the revised version of Clinton's plan. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Libel Trial a Spicy Blend of the Law, Freud and Sex : Courts: Spat between writer and the subject of her blistering article focuses on journalistic betrayal. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Now Targets of Club Bias Questions By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artificial Pancreas Is Implanted in Diabetic : Medicine: Experiment is first in U.S. If successful, procedure may eliminate the need for insulin shots. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
'Star Wars' Era Ends as Aspin Changes Focus By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kern County Builders Press to Take Squirrel's Ground : Wildlife: State ruling today could cut desert species from endangered list. The prospect alarms environmentalists. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Belgrade Blasts Fellow Serbs in Bid to Ease U.N. Sanctions By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rise in Prices Stirs More Inflation Fears By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Dept. Places Blame in Magic Mountain Melee By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Pen Has Its Day Amid Swordplay : In a gentle twist on Army-Navy rivalry, cadets and midshipmen match verses in an annual 'read-off.' The aspiring officer-poets savor a chance to make art as they learn the craft of war. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Officers in Tailhook Case Get Desk Jobs : Navy: Group includes leader of a carrier and head of Blue Angels team. Action is first since report was released. By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers, Friends Honor Slain Deputy By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Patrol Oversight Bill Introduced By Howard Libit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Looks at Sparing 2 Area Bases By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosarito Jail Officer Faces Murder Trial By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Hopeful for Business Stimulus : Economy: Governor calls for bipartisan approach. He uses riot-recovery project as a backdrop. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Captive Population Makes for Major Growth Spurt By Paul Feldman
6 Children, Teacher Held in French Hostage Drama : Ordeal: The hooded captor, claiming to have explosives, demands a huge ransom. He frees 15 pupils. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France Resumes Limited NATO Military Voting From Reuters
Ex-Prime Minister Loses Immunity in Mafia Scandal : Italy: In melodramatic fashion, senators allow probe of Andreotti. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CENTRAL AMERICA : Salvador Military Shows It's Still Not Ready to Surrender By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : Now Vendors, Not the KGB, Trap Tourists : Harassment of visitors leads Moscow to ban souvenir sellers from the Arbat pedestrian mall. By Beth Knobel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Diana Tells of 'Biggest Role' in Latest Alleged Transcript From Associated Press
Peacekeeper's Death Provokes a Crisis in Tokyo : Japan: Ambush killing brings calls for the nation to pull out of the U.N. operation in Cambodia. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Unified Korea--GIs By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Steps Up Role in Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: A compromise is offered, but Arabs say it 'isn't fair enough.' A round of talks is completed. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S.-Led Drops Continue Over Bosnia Nightly From Associated Press
25 Dead, 28 Missing After Methane Explosion in South Africa Coal Mine From Reuters
Serbs Launch Attack on Muslims in Northeast Bosnia : Balkans: Offensive reported near Brcko is the first significant fighting since a weekend cease-fire. From Associated Press
Clinton Muses Publicly About Balkans Choices : Bosnia war: Critics--and some aides--charge that he is conveying an image of indecisiveness. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of War and Literature By Mary Williams Walsh
A Walk in the Snow
Clinton's Slated Trip to L.A. May Boost Woo's Bid : Campaign: President plans to tout his legislative agenda. Aides advise him to back mayoral hopeful. Others say that a Woo loss would be a Clinton loss. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stevens Will Move to Dismiss Bid to Oust Packwood From Associated Press
Clinton to Hold News Conference Times Wire Services
Tuberculosis Still on the Rise, U.S. Health Officials Say From Associated Press
Agents Seek 3 Men in High-Tech Bank Heist : Crime: Computer-age Bonnie and Clydes, the suspects are said to have rolled an automatic teller machine into a mall and victimized its users. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Youths Poisoned by Jimson Weed Tea By Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manhunt Ends With Inmate's Arrest From The Associated Press
Drug Use Charged in Court Shooting Case : Violence: Ellie Nesler took methamphetamines before killing the man accused of molesting her son, authorities say. From Associated Press
Gay Soldier Demoted for Unauthorized Display of Award By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bono Says Man Has Stalked Him From Associated Press
1857 Quake May Be Having Ripple Effect By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady Defends Health Care for All : Medicine: Hillary Clinton cites added cost of treatment the uninsured get in emergency rooms. She also calls for more general practitioners. From Associated Press
U.S. Grants Aid to Egypt Reuters
Man Who Was Asked to Use Condom Guilty of Rape From Associated Press
Sears Selling O.C.-Based Coldwell Unit By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Study Raises Hope of Saving O.C. Air Bases : Military: Cox, Dornan say Navy has responded to attacks on its cost estimates for Tustin, El Toro closures. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plight of Children Worsens Despite Affluence of O.C. : Welfare: At summit meeting, coalition will tackle issues of poverty, crime, abuse and teen pregnancy. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demise of SDI Would Hit O.C. Defense Industry Hard By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bright Lights, Big CityWalk : The vintage neon signs at MCA's new entertainment/shopping complex could breathe life back into a one-of-a-kind museum. By G. Bruce Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 G. Bruce Smith is a Venice writer\f7
Personal Views of Israel : Some of its artists reveal political thoughts and experiences, not familiar notions of the country and its people. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
Through the Silly Glass : Alice is back, only a bit wackier in this children's play based on Lewis Carroll's classic. The moral this time "is that rules are important to keep," the director-choreographer says. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times
THEATER REVIEW : Locker-Room Talk of a Different Sort : 'Men's Singles' transforms the traditionally macho setting into a place where yuppie males bare their souls. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Changes Still Flow for Kilauea : But the instrumental jazz ensemble remains devoted to entertaining, not alienating its audiences, says its leader, Daniel Ho. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Don Heckman writes regularly about music for The Times
Retirements Rob CSUN Music School : Three of four composition professors are leaving. With budget cuts looming, it's uncertain whether they will be replaced. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
50 Years and Still Playing : Betty O'Hara, who plays a variety of brass instruments, says she never thought she'd be a professional musician so long. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
A Rare Breed : The a cappella men's choir Chanticleer is still one of a kind. The 12-man ensemble performs Sunday night at CSUN. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
The Boys and Girls of Summer : Co-ed softball in the Valley is a hit, setting stage for new battle between the sexes. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Back on the Set at NBC : The only tour offered by a network studio returns after a two-year hiatus. Be sure to arrive early at the Burbank facility, especially during summer. By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Libby Slate writes regularly for The Times
A Bright Idea : Lighting Trends offers lights and lamps at affordable prices. Selection is a bit sparse now, but owners say that will be changing. By Geri Cook
How to Launch Your Cable TV Career By R. Daniel Foster
Get With Your Own Program : A 1984 law requires cable companies to provide public access. Now the work begins for your half-hour show. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster is a regular contributor to Valley Life
GETAWAYS : A Walk on the Edge : Devils Punchbowl is wedged between the San Jacinto and San Andreas faults. Rifts in rock record the San Gabriels' violent past. By Walter Houk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Walter Houk writes frequently about recreation for Valley Life\f7
On the Wing : Message carriers for centuries, pigeons are trained these days to race. A neighborhood in North Hills has become a mecca of sorts. By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 John Morell is a regular contributor to Valley Life\f7
Finding Common Ground : Rubbing elbows with other enthusiasts at plant clubs and societies will feed your passion for the hobby and sometimes fill your stomach. By Judith Sims, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Judith Sims holds a certificate in horticulture from UCLA Extension
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Best of the \o7 Wurst\f7 : From the homemade sauerkraut to the tender pot roast, this is the place for real German cooking. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VW Passat Inches Toward Perfection By Paul Dean
Taking Phone Manners off Hold By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Sharp Kids Frustrated over the shortage of "cool kid's... By Rose Apodaca
'The Five-Minute Hair Stylist' By Maria D. Laso
More Men Opt for Shoes Big on Wear and Tear But Barely There By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Evolution of Jean-etic Code for Future Generations By John Morell
Behind the Scenes : Students Put on a Show With a Taste of French Flair By Rose Apodaca
Heavier Fabric Can Hide a Man's Peek-a-Boo Lines By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hang Loose in a Tux by Buttoning Down Formalities By John Morell
Now That's More Like It By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teens in Orange Unified School District Deterred by the Cost of Prom Night Can Discreetly Rent an Outfit From the 'Formal Closet' By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : In Land of Changes, One Thing Remains Same : FLAMES OF HEAVEN\o7 by Ralph Peters\f7 Pocket Books: $22, 405 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clothing Store Throws Party for CHOC Patients By Rose Apodaca
What's Acceptable, What's Not
Earthen Wear : Jewelry Designers Look to Mother Nature for Inspiration in Creating Baubles, Bangles, Beads By Kathryn Bold / Special To The Times
What Works for 9 to 5? : Bell-bottoms? Sheer fabrics? In the office? Maybe yes, maybe no. Ask the boss--that's what we did. By Maureen Sajbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Top Accessory : Looking for a way to express your fantasies? To funk up your wardrobe? To give it that certain\o7 je ne sais quoi?\f7 It's simple: Try hats. By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Where You Can Dress Up Your Head for Less
Meat, Lots of Music and 10-Gallon Hats By Kevin Allman
Premiere Party as Wild as When the West Was Won By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brett Hits Home Run No. 300 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Burkett Wins Sixth as Giants Romp From Associated Press
Barkley's Extra Work Ruins Spurs : Pro basketball: After staying late after Game 1 to shoot, he makes 12 of 18 shots and scores 35 points to lead Suns to a 109-103 victory. From Associated Press
Bulls Make Things Hard on Cavaliers : Eastern Conference: Chicago turns up the defensive pressure and Jordan's teammates contribute to 104-85 victory over Cleveland. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown's Goal in Third Period Lifts Blues, Forces a Seventh Game Associated Press
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Newport Harbor Spikes Edison in the First Round By Lauri Lappin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE TENNIS DIVISION II WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS : Ludvigova Has Come a Long Way By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress Going to Playoffs By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH COAST BASEBALL : Cougars Fall Short of Playoffs By Tom Birschbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simpson Races to Share of Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
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Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Yorke Loses Batting Title Battle, but Helps Marina Win the War By Martin Henderson
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
A federal judge has barred the NFL and its 28 teams from...
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
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High Schools From Staff and Wire Reports
Ian Woosnam of Wales, startled by thunder and lightning on... From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Softball Roundup
High Schools From Staff and Wire Reports
Worst Season for UCLA Women Ends With Loss to Arizona State By Steven Herbert
High Schools From Staff and Wire Reports
Laura Davies and Gail Graham shot five-under-par 66s at... From Staff and Wire Reports
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TENNIS ROUNDUP : U.S. to Face Bahamas in Davis Cup Qualifier From Associated Press
Cycling From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
In Just a Few Minutes, Pick Up Some Wit and Wisdom By Barbie Ludovise
Carson's Slide Continues in 13-1 Loss to San Pedro By Barry Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Azusa Sinks The Master's With Big 7th By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Leap Leaves Nadeau Speechless : High school track: Rarely at a loss for words, Monroe star unable to fathom 7-2 1/4 high jump. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Roundup
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Hawaii Pacific Sweeps Out SCC By Michael Itagaki
Whitaker Wins to Advance to Golden Gloves Semifinals
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Hart Survives Rally to Clinch Share of Foothill League Title
NHL PLAYOFFS : Road to the Cup Gets Shorter : Game 6: Kings use quick goals to put away Vancouver, 5-3, and reach the third round for the first time. Toronto-St. Louis winner will be next. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Finally Threw the Book at This Fraud By Mal Florence
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Schofield, Leius Out for the Season Associated Press
Proposed Deal Is a Setback for Fans of National Pastime By Larry Stewart
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / UPDATE : Unser: Buhl Saved by Lengthened Car
Loyola Plays Host to Rival Pepperdine
Playoff Berth in the Balance for Northridge By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor Begins Its Quest for a State Baseball Title By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Teams to Compete in Track Preliminaries By Mitch Polin
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : A Tour of Duty for Shot at Big Money By Fred Robledo
Success, Smile Back in Fashion for Frederick : Softball: Cypress shortstop will be counted on for offense during Southern California playoffs. By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Gets Liberty Christian's Curto
Siegel, Kapler Give Taft Boost as Playoffs Near
3 Area Junior College Teams to Start Playoffs in Softball By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miracle on Ice : Mario Lemieux Hasn't Missed a Beat in Comeback From Hodgkin's Disease By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sea Hero Is Sharp, but So Are Turns : Preakness: Derby winner is second choice, behind Prairie Bayou. Traffic at Pimlico concerns trainer. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Shooting Star : Much as Rookie J.T. Snow Has Done, Jackie Warner Wowed Fans, Foes as an Angel in 1966; But Warner Found How Fleeting Fame Can Be By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now for Something Completely Different
Elster's Future Still Uncertain : Dodgers: They have until Monday to add him to the roster, offer him more minor league time or release him. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Angel Caught in Holding Pattern : Baseball: In a trying season, Gaetti is hoping good things come to those who wait. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CBS Makes a Late Pitch to Keep Baseball in Its Picture By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Carrot' Takes On New Meaning for Smith By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
Agony Turns to Ecstasy for McNall : Kings: Owner spends a fitful night watching his team advance past second round of Stanley Cup playoffs for first time. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buyukuncu Sets Backstroke Record
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Australian Simulcast Will Be No-Bet Affair By Bob Mieszerski
Waves' Vollmer Tired of Not Measuring Out : Baseball: Major league scouts like his tools but complain about size of Pepperdine catcher. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's Only Just Begun : There's Never a Dull Moment for Skater Michelle Kwan, Who Has Given Up a Typical Lifestyle in Hopes of Someday Competing in the Olympics By Barry Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They've Fallen . . .And They Can Get Up : 'Bounceback' Players Refine Their Baseball Skills at Local Junior Colleges to Get Second Shot at 4-Year Institutions By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Rebounds, Then Scoring : Cal Lutheran: Division III power has fortified its lineup with players who began their college careers at other schools. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Islanders Rise to the Occasion, 7-5 : Game 6: Undermanned but determined, they force a seventh game against two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. By Jeff Williams, NEWSDAY
This Sound Pushed the Umpire Past Outer Limits of Patience By Mal Florence
White's Career Interrupted by History Lesson
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