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What happened on April 08, 1994
SPORTS
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Valiant Nature Pulled Out of Saturday's Race BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rome, Everett Defend Their Positions MIKE REILLEY
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Victory by Royal Has Foreign Flavor
Shanahan, Janney Stay Hot Against Cold Kings From Associated Press
Western's Humphries Puts a Stop to Aliso Niguel Offense MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitching Could Be Ticket to Omaha : Baseball: The Titans' College World Series hopes are on the rise because of team's deep, solid staff. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Jackson's Latest Pales to Greatest BOB NIGHTENGALE
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : Top Teams in UCLA Tournament WENDY WITHERSPOON
Arum Buys Out Goossen Operation From Staff and Wire Reports
Cervantes Again Shouldering Load for Sylmar PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Softball Team Takes Two From Biola
Strong Effort by Martinez Is Not Enough for Dodgers : Baseball: He gives up only a first-inning run to Marlins, but Hammond, Harvey make that stand up. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Nuggets Halt Slide, Defeat SuperSonics From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Yankee Bats Hot Before Empty Seats From Associated Press
Father, Daughter Make Good Team at Chapman MARTIN BECK
His Life Is One of Milestones MIKE PENNER
715 : It Was 20 Years Ago Today That Hank Aaron Eclipsed One of Sport's Most Magical Numbers, Breaking Babe Ruth's Home Run Record ALAN DROOZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jordan Enjoys Big League Day in Wrigley's Friendly Confines : Baseball: Before going to the minors, he gets two hits (and makes an error) against the Cubs. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Conrad Sets School Shotput Record in Brea-Olinda Girls' Track Victory
THE MASTERS : Wild Day Is Seve Heaven JIM MURRAY
NHL ROUNDUP : Flyer Opportunity Is Lost in Slow Motion From Associated Press
Ex-Esperanza Golfer Leads Pro Tournament
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Brasher Helps Saddleback Beat Rancho Santiago
Simi Valley Keeping Grip on Its Game
Ohio State Considering an Offer to Play in Pigskin Classic JASON H. REID
Mandell Good Enough for Granada Hills : Baseball: Senior loses no-hitter in sixth, but aided by three home runs, he holds on for 10-4 victory. KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Zeichick's Inside Job Propels Valley Rally
Arum Buys Out Goossen Operation SEAN WATERS
PREP NOTES : Boys' Soccer Coach at Canyon Resigns After Strong Season
THE MASTERS : Leaders Have a Wonderful Experience : Golf: 1987 champion Mize shoots 68 for one-shot advantage. Pin placements, wind toughen course. JOHN CHERWA, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
Role Reversal for Woodard and Drucker : Basketball: Taft boys' coach of 13 years, fed up with system he says encourages cheating, takes over girls' team. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Running FROM Trouble : LAPD's Rosa Malan Enables Kids at Risk to Get on Right Track IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Lose, but Feel Special : Baseball: Early offense, victories give team confidence of a contender. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One-Time Pitching Prodigy Passes On Tips to Next Generation : High school baseball: Fullerton ace Ryan Golisano is being tutored by Jim Derrington, the youngest pitcher to start a major league game. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Kind of Tabasco Has Left Few Eyes Dry MIKE DOWNEY
Golditch Accepts Offer to Play Golf at Cal
Cheryl Miller's Latest Squabble: Parking and Barking WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Lions' 'Sultan' Exults After Early Failures GARY KLEIN
BASEBALL / DOLE BIG WEST TOURNAMENT : Marina Steps Up by Beating Lakewood CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rome Says Questioning Was Justified MIKE REILLEY
Concordia Signs Basketball Players
FIGURE SKATING : Kwan Admires Pros, but Stays a Step Ahead RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Klesko Finds Instant Success With Braves From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : DeShields Won't Forget Strawberry MARYANN HUDSON
He Wouldn't Let the Moment Speak for Itself MAL FLORENCE
NEWS
'Mame' Ages Gracefully : * Juliet Prowse reprises the lead role in the rousing musical at the Alex Theatre. John Bowab, who directed the star 20 years ago, returns to the helm. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times
Senate Votes to Repeal Inmate 'Bill of Rights' : Penal system: Targeted privileges include receipt of pornography and racist writings. Assembly may temper action. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inspections of Steel-Frame Buildings Urged SONIA NAZARIO and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Star-Quality Clothing : * Celebrities' duds can perform in your closet after a visit to Cinema Glamour Shop. GERI COOK
Judge Rejects Warrantless Police Searches From Associated Press
Safety Hopes in Inglewood Rest on Curfew RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forms of Flattery MARY ROURKE
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : From Hot Dogs to the Penthouse : * Sports host Jim Rome's XTRA-AM radio show moves from West Hills to Hollywood. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Robert Koehler contributed to this column
Star Witness Recounts Cold Facts of Tay Killing : Courts: Youth who admits his part in O.C. honor student's death testifies that friend Robert Chan orchestrated it. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David V. Cox; Inspiration for 'A Few Good Men'
It's a Vote Against Motherhood, Says Rebuffed Candidate JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muslims Balk at Peace Talk With Serbs : Bosnia: Government is angered by Western indifference as eastern enclave of Gorazde is pounded by enemy artillery. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Opinion Could Snarl President's Court Choices : Nomination: Some say Reagan-era Justice Department paper on appointment of lawmakers would bar Mitchell. White House officials disagree. RONALD J. OSTROW and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Won't Use Air Power to Stop Gorazde Attacks : Military: But officials suggest some U.N. forces might arrive at the besieged Bosnia city soon. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting for a Slice of Smaller Transit Pie GLENN F. BUNTING
Nuclear Plant Put on Alert After Safety System Fails Associated Press
Clinton Strongly Weighing Politician for Court Choice : Judiciary: Selection of Mitchell would mark a break with recent precedent. His experience in dealing with social issues is seen as a big plus. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind the Scenes : Leather Is Accessory to a Climb on the Roof
As Times Change, It Gets Easier to Watch Yourself JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defining the Standards ELIZABETH MEHREN
Brown Backs Roberti on Firearms Bill : Politics: State senator, who faces a recall, enlists the gubernatorial candidate as 'co-sponsor' of a measure to close loopholes in the ban on military-style assault weapons. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinian Kills Israeli, Wounds 4; Travel Curbed MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huffington Attacks Feinstein
Cats Linked to Human Plague in Southwest From Associated Press
Zedillo Follows Tradition in Launching Campaign JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pakistan and India Rebuff U.S. Proposal : Asia: The two rival nations are cool to Strobe Talbott's plan for reducing danger of nuclear war. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Digging Deep to Craft New Budget Proposal : Spending: Mayor omits controversial initiatives. He will call for selling surpluses, consolidating social services. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Top Brass Polishes Its Image, It's Anything but Business as Usual PATRICK MOTT and ANN CONWAY
Mitterrand Aide a Suicide Reuters
O.C. Bank Robber Suspected in Other Holdups MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Open Season ROSE APODACA JONES
FDA Objects to 19-Year Delay in Release of Implant Study : Health: Dow Corning failed to tell agency of research into adverse effect on mice of compound in silicone gel. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
ELECTIONS : State Treasurer Backs Roberti Weapons Bill : Politics: Valley senator escalates his fight against recall campaign by gaining the support of Kathleen Brown. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Musical Has the Laughs but Not the Looks : * The tacky set design takes away from the satiric virtues of 'Vampire Asylum Malibu Point.' RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Pushes Mandates in Health Reform Message From Reuters
Wounded Youth Tells of Shooting in Chatsworth JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Incitement Charge Against Former SS Officer Dropped From Times Staff Writer
Study Finds Most Child Care Lacking : Family: Of children cared for in someone else's home, 56% of the providers were called only adequate. Another 35% were rated as inadequate. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Challenged on Cost of Health Care to Employers : Reform: Pizza chain chief tells the President his calculations are off, that a mandate to provide insurance for all workers will cost jobs. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Judge Rejects Warrantless Police Gun Searches in Chicago From Associated Press
Zedillo Goes Home Again : Mexico: PRI's candidate kicks off campaign traditionally: He visits Mexicali, the town where he grew up. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clothes-Minded Bit of Frivolity BETTY GOODWIN
MEDICINE / AIDS RESEARCH : Study Suggests AIDS Virus Can Cause Cancer SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
POLITICS : German Leader Pictures Himself Like Clinton MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inspections of Steel-Frame Offices Urged SONIA NAZARIO and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Win or Lose, the Ties Stand Out GAILE ROBINSON
Out of the Blue : * Valley men publish newsletter for ex-IBM employees who have had to let go of a way of life. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decaffeinating Poetry : A series of readings at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is helping to drag the spoken word out of gloomy coffeehouses and into the erudite digs of the rest of the fine arts. It's 'word jazz' without the java. LYNELL GEORGE
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Using Their Noodles : * The Pasta Shoppe in Montrose serves up tasty Italian dishes at bargain prices. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Teddies, Garters and Cleavage--Oh, My! DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zulu Leader 'Relaxed' as Tensions Rack Homeland : South Africa: Buthelezi shrugs off charges that his intransigence jeopardizes coming democratic elections. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying of Honors Student Detailed : Courts: Youth convicted in the killing testifies that Stuart A. Tay begged for help. Defendant masterminded the attack, witness says. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Rethinking Our Appetite for Diet Overkill : CONSUMED by Michelle Stacey ; Simon & Schuster, $21, 237 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yeltsin Fires Chemical Warfare Chief RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE : Death of Canada 'Right to Die' Advocate Triggers New Debate : Her legal battle and physician-assisted end spur chances for legislation to protect doctors who help perform euthanasia. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staging Areas : * Labs and workshops in the Valley give playwrights a forum for developing their works in progress. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Clinton Falls in Mud During Jog Reuters
John French; Beverly Hills Educator, Airport Commission Adviser MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You can satisfy your taste buds with some hard-to-find, regional dishes. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson writes regularly about restaurants for Valley Life!
Federal Express Jet Lands Safely After Worker Attacks Crew Associated Press
He Doesn't Need a Crutch : * Tenacious Degen Keppler overcame drugs and the loss of a limb to become a bodybuilder and sought-after trainer. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tug of War : Consumers love the lower prices, but O.C. designers hate it when their merchandise shows up at swap meets or discount warehouses without their consent. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
McDougal Offers to Sell Copies of Whitewater Papers From Associated Press
Sir Robert Cockburn; Scientist Thwarted Nazi Radar
Dick Cary; Arranger, Pianist and Trumpeter With Jazz Greats MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A True Master of Disaster : For James Lee Witt, the worst of times have been the best of times. In his first year as FEMA director, he has revived the ailing agency and brought relief to catastrophe victims across the country. ALAN C. MILLER and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pope John Paul Attends First Vatican Concert That Memorializes Holocaust : Religion: Pontiff looks on as concentration camp survivors light candles. American leads orchestra. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Release of Silicone Study Delayed for Years : Health: Independent expert says 1975 mice test indicates substance in breast implants is very toxic. Dow Corning denies product hurt anyone. From Associated Press
Hosokawa to Resign as Japanese Premier : Asia: He apologizes to nation for controversy over his personal finances. Parliament had been at impasse over dispute. His coalition took power last year after 38 years of Liberal Democratic rule. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Collectibles Were Once a Throne's Stone Away : A Good Imitation Can Be a Real Gem to Friends of Faux and Other Costume Jewelry KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Children Die After Chickenpox : Health: Cause of death may have been a result of accompanying strep infections. Officials are monitoring cases. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aburto: Man of Humble Origin, Grand Dreams : Mexico: The confessed triggerman in Colosio assassination 'wanted to be great,' acquaintance recalls. PATRICK J. McDONNELL and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE FALL COLLECTIONS / NEW YORK : Itsy-Bitsy Chic JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Link With the Past : * 'Who Now Remembers?' at Glendale college is a psychological drama based on the Armenian massacre of 1915. Playwright Rideaux Baldwin says it has universal appeal. SUSAN ARMINE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Armine is a Glendale writer
A Protest Out of Africa : * Mohamed Omer Bushara's stereotype-defying work reflects oppression in his native Sudan. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Roll Over Beethoven : * Jeff Berlin leaves the violin and classical music behind to build a substantial reputation as a dynamic jazz/rock bassist. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Guards Hunt, Kill Premier in Rwanda STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marlon Riggs; Documentaries Won Awards
BUSINESS
A Sunny Future for Sunglass Hut : Sales: The successful retailer plans to issue a mail-order catalogue and sell its products on cable television, as well as expand its outlets. From Staff and Wire Reports
Shoe Manufacturer Vans Inc. Faces Union Vote : Labor: Dispute with the Orange County firm centers on workers' share of health benefits--which takes a large chunk of their pay. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bergstrom's Children's Stores Accused of Shorting Workers : Labor: Suit by six current or former employees claims company refused to pay overtime as required by law. ANNE MICHAUD
Deal Could Put Some Union Drivers Back in Truck Cabs STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANKING : Independence One Hoping to Obtain Commercial Status Before End of Year James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alpha Microsystems Posts Profit of $336,000 for Year
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Young Bargain Hunters Grin at Stock Slip : Investing: Falling prices give investors the chance to buy in at better prices. Smart investors buy when others sell. From Reuters
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Western Digital Reports Record Revenue, Profits in Third Quarter : Earnings: The Irvine-based disk drive maker attributes the results to increased demand for multimedia computer systems. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Sees No Drama in 'Green Paper' ALAN CITRON
Other News
Power Turbine Project Saves Tech Center From Closing : Engineering: The thermodynamics testing program will keep the facility working and save 200 jobs. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New York Times Names 2 Top Editors : Newspapers: Pulitzer winner Joseph Lelyveld becomes executive editor, with Eugene L. Roberts as managing editor. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malone Expects Viacom's Debt to Derail Blockbuster Merger Plan JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Posts a Third Rise; Yields Ease From Times Staff and Wire Services
U.S. Retail Sales Show Growth Spurt Fueled by Apparel : Economy: Activity also picks up in California. Chains with a major presence in the state mark surge in March business. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Offers L.A. $3 Million to Lure Visitors : Quake recovery: Commerce Secretary Brown says tourism can be an engine of economic growth for the region. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Statordyne Rings Up Two Major Sales
Greenspan Sees Eventual Close of Gap in Workers' Incomes From Associated Press
Market-Indexed CDs May Be Too Good to Be True TOM PETRUNO
Quake Tab for Insured Damage at $4.5 Billion : Claims: New industry estimates make the Jan. 17 Northridge temblor the No. 2 insurance disaster in U.S. history. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Attorney Accuses Ralphs of Overcharging at Some Stores : Supermarkets: The chain paid a fine in a similar case in 1992. The firm's president says remedial action has been taken. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teamsters Traveling a Rough, Narrow Road : Trucking: One of deregulation's effects on the union is 30,000 independent carriers that are taking away business. FRANK SWOBODA, WASHINGTON POST
Music Maven : Doug Morris Has Set the Tone for the Dinosaur-to-Diva Rise of Atlantic JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Rises for Third Straight Day From Times Wire Services
Hotel Bel-Air Reported for Sale; Bought by Japanese in 1980s From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MTI Technology Stock Offer Raises $33 Million : Computers: It is data-storage firm's first public offering. Investors garner an additional $15.3 million in own sale. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CaseWare Inc. of Irvine Receives $5-Million Venture Capital Infusion
Banking James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
U.S. Businesses Plan Big Spending Spree : Economy: Commerce Department says 8% increase in '94 represents the most capital investment in five years. From Associated Press
Lead Mining Subsidiary Sold by Fluor to Renco Group : Divestiture: Terms are not disclosed. Doe Run operation had weighed heavily on company's profit in recent years. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rabbi Is Convicted of Money Conspiracy : Courts: Jury fails to reach verdicts on counts of bank fraud and charges that Abraham Low actually engaged in the laundering of cash, as distinct from conspiring to do so. It was his second trial. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Griffith-Joyner, Driver Hurt in Hit-Run Crash FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : New Complaints Spur Raid on Petting Zoo TERESA ANN WILLIS
Hillary Clinton's Futures Trading
Going Under? : Teacher's Classroom Hypnosis Provokes Trustees' Anxiety CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Jailed in Hijacking of Big Rig Truck : Investigation: Authorities say suspect had problems driving the vehicle and was pursued by other truckers. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riordan Reports $6 Million Income on $70 Million in Investments : Disclosure: The holdings make him the wealthiest city official by far. Reports show Ferraro and Braude with considerable stock portfolios. MARC LACEY and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Robbery Suspects Arrested After Chase MATTHEW MOSK
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parking Shortage Concerns Council BILL BILLITER
GLENDALE : Panel Backs Revised Sleepy Hollow Plan JENNIFER OLDHAM
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Tax Relief Deadline Extended for Fire Victims
Voters' OK Sought for Weldon Landfill JOANNA M. MILLER
SUN VALLEY : Groundbreaking for Project Premature JEFF SCHNAUFER
LOS ANGELES : City to Pay $500,000 to Woman Hit by Parks Truck
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Malibu Students Plant Trees at South-Central School
Arts Group Will Restore Historic Complex PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange School Workers' Union Authorizes Strike MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Linkmeyer Looks Beyond Challenging Roberti in Recall Election JOHN SCHWADA and CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : D.A. Asked to Review Voter Rolls
Fire Inspections Due in Many Valley Areas TERESA ANN WILLIS
Obituaries
FULLERTON : Sea Lion Researchers to Relate Experiences WILLSON CUMMER
Judge Balks at Death Sentence : Courts: Valencia man's convicted killer is ordered to face a second trial to determine if he should be executed. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Voids Plans for Canyon Development : Courts: Ordinance giving city authority to approve more homes than anticipated by L.A. County is overturned. KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Men Rob Medical Office, Invade Home of 1 Victim MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Silence Can Be Deafening : Rabin stays course; Arafat ducks speaking out
LOCAL ELECTIONS / TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL : Council Challengers See the City at Crossroads : Politics: Incumbents who say successes are evident will face political newcomers who are pushing for change in direction. BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So Close and So Far : After 20 Years, American Finds His Vietnamese Girlfriend and Children Just Miles Away MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : King's Eyesight Is Not Impaired, Doctor Testifies
4-Letter Words
14-Year-Old Is Convicted in Slaying of Friend, 9 VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
English Instruction on TV and Video SUSAN BYRNES
SIMI VALLEY : Accountant Given 10-Year Prison Term JULIE FIELDS
OXNARD : Man Shot in Quarrel Over Parking Space JULIE FIELDS
Clinical Trials
GLENDALE : Cuts in Book Budget Take Toll at Library JENNIFER OLDHAM
TUSTIN : Study Prompted by Cut in Library Hours BERT ELJERA
VENTURA : Man Hurt in Fall Off Roof of County Office MATTHEW MOSK
Countywide : Campaign Against Child Abuse Begins MIMI KO
. . . But They Do Create Good Jobs : Stock options are necessary growth tools for start-up firms. JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN, Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-Conn.) is chairman of the Senate small business subcommittee on capital formation, competitiveness and economic opportunity. He is the author of a bill to reject the FASB proposal.
ANAHEIM : Nightclub Reopens After Getting Permit FERNANDO ROMERO
Black Art, American Art
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : District Adopts AIDS Education Program : Schools: Sulphur Springs trustees vote to make pilot instruction offered in March an annual event. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Historical Park Hit by Quake to Reopen MARY F. POLS
CSU Campus Planners Get Local Input JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRIME WATCH : Striking Out
New Research to Spare Simi Lab From Closure : Science: The Department of Energy, which had planned to shut down the site, will study a new technology for electrical generation. CARLOS V. LOZANO and MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Laguna Beach : City Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit LESLIE EARNEST
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : If You Patrol Here, Should You Live Here? DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Arrest Driver After 3-City Chase : Crime: Stolen car is stopped after tires are punctured. Car may be linked to robberies. FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Didn't Eliot Ness Teach Us Anything? : Tobacco: Prohibition didn't work; banning cigarettes won't either, in a nation that refuses to believe the best evidence. JOSEPH HONIG, Joseph Honig is a television writer in Los Angeles
$13.5 Million Added to Coliseum Repair Funds : Recovery: FEMA allocation means that three-quarters of the money needed to finish on time has been committed. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Library to Reopen as Quake Repairs Continue : Recovery: The main branch will resume operations April 18 with bare floors and exposed girders but full shelves. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Natural Gas Suppliers Face $16-Million Suit JEFF McDONALD
Ex-Mail Carrier Could Face Death Sentence, His Lawyer Says RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Sense of Direction : Multitalented Student Oversees School Production MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PORT HUENEME : City Won't Replace Recreation Director PATRICK McCARTNEY
New Research to Spare Simi Lab : Science: The Department of Energy, which had planned to shut down the site, will study a new technology for electrical generation. CARLOS V. LOZANO and MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Laguna Beach Fire Victims Appeal Property Assessments : Real estate: 22 taxpayers contend appraisals are too high. County officials say some adjustments are possible. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON NORTH KOREA : Creating a Nuclear Straw Man : There's no real evidence of a threat except in the eyes of a Pentagon needing to justify its two-war budget. EUGENE J. CARROLL JR., Eugene J. Carroll Jr., a retired Navy rear admiral, is director of the Center for Defense Information in Washington.
SATICOY : Officials Sweep Lemons After Freeway Spill MATTHEW MOSK
O.C. Man's Death Probed in L.A.
Fallen Hero's Fix: Sorry Addict or Responsibility Dodger? Dana Parsons
SIMI VALLEY : Man Gets 48 Years for Molesting Girl DWAYNE BRAY
2 Suspects Held in Credit Union Robbery : Crime: A tracking device enables police to quickly arrest them. Three others are still being sought. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Man Held in Hate Crime : Courts: Edmond S. Antone, 45, pleads innocent to felony assault in attack on Armenian immigrant. ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Motel Owners Urged to Hire Security Patrol JEFF SCHNAUFER
SIGNAL HILL : Minister Finds Infant in Bag on Church Doorstep
Escalon to Close
High-Tech Bus Fare Collection System Being Tested JOHN HURST
SANTA ANA : Teens Enlisted as Tutors, Role Models JON NALICK
The Symbolism of Flying Coach : Administrators of state-funded universities must see realities of hard times
LOS ANGELES : Policemen Accused of Firing at CHP Officer to Go to Trial
No Wild Bore for Pupils : Nature: Santa Ana fifth-graders have fun hiking, tracking animals and smelling sage and flowers in Rancho Mission Viejo Land Conservancy's Junior Wildlife Biologist Program. ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepper Spray Proving to Be a Hot Product : Protection: Business is brisk at stores that sell the self-defense item. Buyers are crowding certification classes. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TORRANCE : DDT Cleanup to Begin in 2 Back Yards Next Week
ROSEMEAD : Bodies of 3 Discovered in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Sticker Shock : USC Safety Staff Slaps Warnings on Items at Risk of Being Stolen BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Council Candidates Discuss Rebuilding MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : More Hearings on Compost Plan Ordered JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Cut, Car Bashed in Gang Assault JULIE FIELDS
Court OKs Use of Minors in Police Liquor Sales Stings MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
2 Men Killed in Head-On Collision DOUGLAS ALGER
SAN CLEMENTE : Private Contractors Take on City Services FRANK MESSINA
Jury Rejects Death for Killer of Armored Car Guard THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Shot in Gang Cross-Fire, Police Say
Man Faces Hate Crime Charge in Assault : Courts: Authorities say defendant attacked 70-year-old immigrant because of his ethnicity. ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANACAPA ISLAND : Students to Uproot Invading Ice Plant TRACY WILSON
COSTA MESA : Probe of Conspiracy Charges Requested WILLSON CUMMER
Car-Pool Lanes on Freeways
Risk of Neural Birth Defects Higher for Latinos, Study Finds
Plan for Sports Fields in Basin Due Study TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Lawsuits Are Promised Over State Test : Education: Attorney says he will file against eight school districts if parental consent is not sought before exam is taken. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Mobile-Home Park Managers Quit, Cite Pressure Over Election : Lancaster: Officials deny that the city asked the couple or a company hired to operate the facility to relax their style. Move is called a campaign ploy. SHARON MOESER and PHIL SNEIDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Chides Santa Ana, Trash Hauler; Backs Smaller Firm LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 to Be Tried for Murder in Beach Slaying : Courts: Judge finds it and other felony charges justified against teens accused in death of student struck by a paint roller rod. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Topless Bar's Liquor License Suspended TERRY SPENCER
Community Harmony : Conductor Tries to Reprise Orchestra in Simi Valley SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar
IRVINE : New Middle School Going High Tech SHELBY GRAD
Stock Options Aren't 'Free' Compensation : Executive pay: Shareholders may find down the road that undeserving managers own a big chunk of the company. CALVIN H. JOHNSON, Calvin Johnson is Andrews and Kurth Centennial professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law at Austin.
RLA Helps Compton Firm Land Contract : Business: $7-million deal with three phone companies is a lifesaver for minority-owned contractor. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : High School's Anti-Violence Efforts Praised SUSAN BYRNES
Conductor Seeks Encore for Local Orchestra : Simi Valley: New resident Philippe Fanjeaud gathers musicians to build a chamber ensemble. A previous attempt fell apart in 1990. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SWAT or Not? : Officer Who Realized Her Dream of Joining LAPD's Elite Says Offer May Be Too Little, Too Late JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New School With Focus on Basics Is Year Off : Education: Efforts to design a program and select a campus in Ventura will delay the program's start. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Catalina Air Crash Victim Identified as Laguna Man : Accident: Pilot of single-engine plane had radioed that he was in trouble and was trying to reach the island's airport when he crashed in a rugged canyon. E.J. GONG JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preserving the Pastoral : Neighbors Oppose Affordable Housing Plan for Saddleback Meadows ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Warned About Con Artist JEFF SCHNAUFER
ORANGE : Expert on Gangs Stresses Parental Role BRIAN RAY BALLOU
ENTERTAINMENT
National Video Rentals : Oscar May Have a Lot to Do With It DENNIS HUNT
Singing the Praises of Still Another Roberts DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum Pieces From Vinny Golia ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RECORD REVIEW : Alumni Reunion a Milestone : *** HERBIE HANCOCK, WAYNE SHORTER, RON CARTER, TONY WILLIAMS, WALLACE RONEY : "Miles Davis Tribute" Qwest BILL KOHLHAASE
No 'Leprechaun 2'
Will 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Cassettes Clean Up? DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Benedetto Lupo: Still on Brink of Great Artistry DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Verve Anniversary Bash a Celebration of the Present GENE SEYMOUR, NEWSDAY
Still in Tops Form, but It's Not the Same Old Song : Pop music: Despite a 41-year past, Levi Stubbs and his band mates, who play this weekend in Cerritos, look to the future. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Same Time, Same Place--and, Yes, Same Festivals : Pop music: The Troubadours of Music and Crafts Festival is again scheduled opposite the Southern California Cajun & Zydeco Festival June 4-5. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER / T.H. McCULLOH : Unlocking Allure of 'Secret Garden' : Orange Coast College Production of Children's Classic Captures Its Timeless Charm T.H. McCULLOH
Pub Crawl to Feature New Folks MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George Carlin Plans to Test Language Limits at Fox TV JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiddling Around With Revitalized Swedish Tradition : Folk music: The group Palle Nuh will play schottiches and polskas at a concert and dance at Ball Junior High School in Anaheim. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : 3 World Premieres From Composers Assn. TIMOTHY MANGAN
THEATER REVIEW : Taper Brings the 'Demon' Back to Life DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Monks Gaining on Bonnie Raitt DENNIS HUNT
Rediscovering That Old Magic : Jazz: Sans their late leader, a powerhouse Miles Davis group gets together for a tribute tour and recording. The results are fine even though it wasn't all smooth sailing. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Two Cops': An Arresting, Fresh Korean Comedy KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cozy Claude's Can Warm the Hearth MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony's Brahms Soars, Grieg Sinks SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Can't Put Down C-SPAN's 'Booknotes' : Expect testimonials when TV's only regular national books-and-authors show celebrates its 5th anniversary Sunday. The praise will be deserved. HOWARD ROSENBERG
TV REVIEWS : Olmos' 'Lives in Hazard' Finally Airs HOWARD ROSENBERG
Following the Long, Strange Trip of 'Red Rock' : Movies: The 'cowboy noir' film, which has roamed from European theaters to film fest to HBO to film fest to video, finally gets a U.S. release. JANE GALBRAITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Raising Questions, Looking for Meaning WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Holocaust': Keeping the Truth Alive--Again : Television: Well before 'Schindler's List,' a miniseries awakened millions to the horror of Nazi genocide. It returns to American airwaves for the first time in 15 years. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Fighting a Chekhovian 'Demon' at the Taper : A superb budding ensemble performing in a new arena staging, brings to life the playwright's long, less-focused 'The Wood Demon.' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Playing Couples in 'Threesome' : A film about sexual confusion and role-playing shouldn't be quite so grinningly content with itself. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'8 1/2' Scores High in Fellini Repertoire MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What's Dicier: Cattle Futures or Owning a Club? : Jazz: 'Since we've been open, close to a thousand places have opened and closed,' says Don Randi, owner of the longest-running club in town, the Baked Potato. CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'Retooling America' Hits Home Tonight MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
Cornerstone's 'Twelfth Night' Blurs the Bard at Taper, Too JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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