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What happened on April 09, 1994
NEWS
It's 'Judgment' Day for Unveiled Sistine Chapel : Vatican: The Pope praises the restored Michelangelo masterpiece. Gone is centuries of grime--and modesty. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nirvana Fans Despair at Singer's Death : Reaction: A sense of deja vu hits followers of influential band as Kurt Cobain joins list of fallen rockers whose early demise seemed foretold. CARLA HALL and AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Prosecutor Convicted of Racketeering : Trial: Amid movie-deal fever, Atlanta attorney Fredric W. Tokars is found guilty of eight counts involving a drug ring and his wife's murder. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William W. Morison; Former Chairman of McKesson Corp.
Creator of Biosphere 2 Quits Project ADAM S. BAUMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Chaos in Rwanda, U.S. Plans for Evacuation : Africa: U.N. peacekeepers negotiate partial truce after second day of bloodshed. French troops land in capital. MELISSA HEALY and TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dennis Durney; Actor and Producer of TV Movies
Mississippi OKs School Prayers Led by Students From Associated Press
Jailed Man's Arm Seized After Window-Smashing Associated Press
Strict Limits Set in Bid to Save Salmon RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Fires Back at Health Plan Critics : Reform: He basks in glow of Minneapolis rally. Later, at town hall meeting, he assails those who question his motives rather than debating issues. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clouds, Wind Force a Second Delay for Shuttle Endeavour From Associated Press
Taxpayer Groups Back Wilson Campaign
Preaching Peace, Jackson Sees Hebron Anger KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Chief Resigns in N.Y. Budget Battle : Education: Chancellor said he refused to fire two staff members to avoid naming of fiscal monitor. Giuliani denies charge that he urged the firings. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Ruling Sought on Mitchell Candidacy : Court: Constitution bars lawmakers from voting to raise pay for federal judiciary jobs, then moving on to fill them. Senator voted to hike salaries. PAUL RICHTER and DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japan Seems Ready to Let Go of Status Quo, Leaders Say : Politics: Hosokawa's successor will still have to deal with economic frustrations, business executives suggest. SAM JAMESON and DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Train Crew's Dinner Break Could Be Costly Associated Press
U.S. Targets Illegal Sharing of Software From Associated Press
Feinstein Launches Reelection Bid : Politics: The senator enters the race in a strong position, according to polls. She is trying to court swing voters in the Republicans' Central Valley stronghold. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mideast Counterfeiting May Hasten New U.S. Designs BILL MCALLISTER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Bill Would Make Parents Liable if Children Bring Guns to School Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Youngsters See Less Harm in Use of Drugs From Times Wire Services
U.S. Envoy Tries to Rescue Bosnia Talks : Balkans: Diplomat warns Muslims and Serbs to stop fighting and start negotiating. He sees 'possibilities' in the current climate. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major S. African Leaders Fail to Reach Compromise BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Status of Kahane Chai Group Probed : Fund raising: A task force is trying to determine if the Jewish radicals outlawed by Israel can claim exempt status. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Detains Dissident During French Premier's Visit : Human rights: Prime Minister Balladur, on fence-mending mission, declines to comment on incident. From The Washington Post
King Sihanouk Returns to Cambodia After Treatment : Southeast Asia: The monarch appears energetic. But fears for his health and his country's stability persist. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Priest Won't Face Retrial in Embezzlement Case DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Bill Restricting Gifts to Officials ERIC BAILEY and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Makes Personal Plea in Caning Case Reuters
Canadians Troubled by Outbreak of Violence : Crime: A drive-by shooting and a killing during a restaurant robbery are fueling fears. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rally Turns Into Love Feast for Clinton : Reform: President gets a lift at rousing reception in Minneapolis, a Democratic stronghold. He gives spirited rendition of his health care stump speech. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Charges Dropped in IRA Explosives Case Associated Press
Russian Loses Round, Gets in Fight : Moscow: After bill that would have expelled party defectors from the Duma fails, Zhirinovsky accosts a onetime ally. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Hitter Thrown Against Dodgers
Premier's Abrupt Resignation Leaves Japan in Shock : Asia: Morihiro Hosokawa's move sets off a scramble for a successor. Foreign Minister Tsutomu Hata and former Foreign Minister Michio Watanabe are top contenders. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crimea-Ukraine Tensions Rise With Dueling Decrees : Politics: Kravchuk strikes back after president of independence-minded region issues orders on draftees, time zone. MARY MYCIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Treaty Binds Moscow to Help North Korea, Russian Official Says Reuters
Union Official Cuts Ties With Her Political Firm From a Times Staff Writer
State Drops Plans to Send Paroled Child Molester to San Diego Area TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rescue Mission in Rwanda Would Pose High-Risk Problems ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Sentenced in Drunk Driving From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Report Discloses Cigarette Additives on Secret List From Associated Press
Pilot Charged in Attack on Flight Crew Faced Disciplinary Hearing From Times Wire Services
Florida Will Pay Black Survivors of White-Mob Rampage in Town From Associated Press
Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Suspect in Girl's Kidnaping and Slaying THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grunge Rock's Kurt Cobain Dies in Apparent Suicide : Tragedy: A shotgun blast to the head claims leader of Nirvana. He was seen as voice of a generation adrift. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Venturello; World's Oldest Bowler
Fallout Likely in U.S.-Japan Trade Talks JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Partial Fishing Ban Imposed to Save Salmon RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Davies; Actor, Singer in 1940s Movies
COLUMN ONE : Rewards of Joining Forces : After years of isolation, the services learn to work together. Air Force pilots train on Navy ships. The central command gains clout. 'Jointness' cuts costs and may avert such gaffes as failed '79 hostage rescue. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Steiger Wolfe; Dancer and Choreographer
Lee Brilleaux; Founder of Dr. Feelgood Band
LATIN AMERICA : Brazilian Authorities Link Lottery to Political Corruption MAC MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Koon's Profits Focus of Feud in Sacramento JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joseph Birdsell; UCLA Anthropologist Studied Aborigines
Dr. John Desneval Moriarty; Psychiatrist and Alcoholism Expert
BALKANS : U.N. Report on Bosnia Mission Details Problems : Secretary General Boutros-Ghali cites lack of peacekeepers, resources and compromised impartiality. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AQMD Adopts Scaled-Back Pollution Rule MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Willis E. Pequegnat; Head of Claremont Zoology Department
HOME & GARDEN
GARDENING : Easy Ways to Give an Edge to Landscape From Associated Press
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Sharpen Your Skills on Fixing Broken Panes From Associated Press
Sticky Door? The Answer May Be Plane JOHN MORELL
ARTS : Giving the People What They Want From Associated Press
HOME MAINTENANCE : To Keep a Refrigerator Humming Along From Associated Press
GARDENING : Some Roses Sing Praises of Country Music Legends From Associated Press
It's the Pest of Times for the Worst of Aphids : Along With Spring's First Flush of New Growth, You Can Expect Those Little Dickens to Come Feasting on Tender Greenery JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Golden Statement : The Arts and Crafts movement from the turn of the century gave us a distinct design identity, and the style has gained favor in recent years. The Laguna Beach house of the Eliel family reflects this California heritage. KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Green Ideas for Garden and Lawn LYNN SIMROSS
ENTERTAINMENT
TV REVIEWS : BBC Brings George Eliot's 'Middlemarch' to PBS RAY LOYND
MUSIC REVIEW : Leontyne Price in Recital: A Diva for All Seasons MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
AN APPRECIATION : A Poet for the Dysfunctional Age : Pop music: Nirvana's Kurt Cobain was uneasy with success. But this reluctant hero spoke to his generation with the impact of Bob Dylan and John Lennon. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Tenors Step Out to Be Seen, Not Heard MARK SWED, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cowboy Junkets : The Group Takes a Little Pleasure Trip Through the Land of Power Chords MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Salonen Leads Stravinsky / Haydn Combo DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'David's Mother' Hides Behind Jokes RAY LOYND
Alexander to Lead NEA Conference
TV REVIEWS : Hockney Designs Brighten 'Turandot' CHRIS PASLES
WEEKEND TV : Family Channel Revives 'Holocaust' N.F. MENDOZA
ART REVIEW : Cruikshank's Work Finds Humor in Life's Inequities WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
CBS Has Designs on 2 Women : Television: Producers Diane English and Linda Bloodworth-Thomason helped put the network at the top. But can they work more magic? RICK DU BROW
Stanley's Not Resting on His Laurels : Pop music: The acclaimed artist never goes on autopilot, electing instead to play it 'the way I feel.' He'll be the first bluegrass headliner in Coach House history. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Miguel Bose Mixes Old With the New ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
Going for a Brass Ring : Classical music: For 23 years, the Canadian horn quintet has enjoyed making accessible arrangements--in defiance of purists. By BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Janet Jackson: See Her Roar : Forum Show Throbs in Pomp and Circumstance ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Blockbuster Can Now Seat 35,000 MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : New Theories on the 'Lusitania' Mystery DAVID SCHEIDERER
Will Fans Pay for Pricey Concerts? Some, Anyway
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Punk, Bluegrass With Killbilly Charm LORRAINE ALI
Reader Says, 'Forget It' to Ticket Prices
TV REVIEWS : An Uninspired 'Spoils of War' JON MATSUMOTO
Desmarais' Dismissal
The Broadway Complex
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
HIDDEN HILLS : Council Challengers Want More Patrols KURT PITZER
SIMI VALLEY : Golf Course to Get $250,000 Make-Over SARA CATANIA
Former Calabasas Teacher Arrested on Sex Charges JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Mitsubishi Gives 25 TV Sets to Red Cross AILEEN CHO
Jazz Dance Master Steps Out of L.A. KAY HWANGBO
Suspected Fake-Beard Bank Bandit Nabbed : Crime: He is captured after $13,500 holdup of Huntington Beach bank. Police say he may be linked to 30 robberies. ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends, Family Mourn Death of Honors Student : Crime: Mina Castaneda ignored pleas to leave her abusive husband, who is charged in the killing. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : New Zoning Areas OKd for Churches JEFF McDONALD
Reunion of a Lifetime : Families: Four siblings who were adopted meet after decades of separation. They swap stories and find shared traits. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentence of Death Is Sought for Panah : Courts: Prosecutors say murder of Nicole Parker, 8, demands maximum penalty. Suspect pleaded innocent. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tragedy's Final Chapter Is a Life Sentence : Murder: Killer of estranged wife and her lover is sentenced during an emotional courtroom scene in which some spectators cheered and others wept. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE FOREST : Community Funding Workshop Offered FRANK MESSINA
Finally, the World Must Look
Nurses' Union Seeks to Halt Pay Package PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
FULLERTON : CSUF to Repay City for Sports Complex MIMI KO
HEALTH WATCH : Smart Maneuver
SAN CLEMENTE : City OKs $400,000 Land Purchase FRANK MESSINA
Campaign Calendar
Teacher Recovering From Soda Laced With Cleaner DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Pair Plan Appeal of Youth Club's Site SARA CATANIA
THOUSAND OAKS : Parents Discuss Future of Schools JULIE FIELDS
WOODLAND HILLS : Children Sought for Health Care Program JEFF SCHNAUFER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Park Springs to Life Again After Fire MARTIN MILLER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : ELECTIONS : 2,000 Left Off the Rolls but Can Still Vote SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Goodwill in a Time of Tension
Temple to Hold Event to Mark Holocaust DAYE CLARK
Tokyo Must Stick to Its Promises : Facing the U.S. trade issue is no less crucial now
IRVINE : Anti-Violence Panel Plans to Reconvene SHELBY GRAD
$1-Million Loan OKd to Build City's 1st Hotel for Low-Income, Single Residents MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PLACENTIA : Councilman to Serve on Base Reuse Panel DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
'Floodgate'
Lungren Declines to Seize Profits on Koon's Book : Politics: Legislator says the attorney general is ducking the law because he doesn't want to lose support in an election year. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commercial Vacancy Rates Hit Low Point MARY F. POLS
MOORPARK : Trash Sent to Area Landfills Down 30% SCOTT HADLY
Parolee Sought in Fatal Beating of Wife
School District Sues Rams Over Practice Field : Football: Lease for use of facility in Anaheim has expired. The team is threatening to leave the city at the end of season. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Landowners Again Offer City Parcels SARA CATANIA
BUENA PARK : Firefighters Back Switch to County DEBRA CANO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Photo Exhibit Shows Wyoming Ranch Life ELAINE TASSY
Congressmen Hear Local Views on Health Policy VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Action Delayed on Bolsa Chica Issues BILL BILLITER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Work Begins on Pasadena Leg of Light Rail Line
VAN NUYS : Motel Closed, but Neighbors Still Concerned JEFF SCHNAUFER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Castaic Parents Favor School Bus Fee DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Arrested in Charity Candy Sales Case
LOS ALAMITOS : Psychologist Named to School Board Post BERT ELJERA
La Habra Landlord Held as Suspect in 5 Apartment Fires : Arson: Authorities allege he set blazes--the latest one in Anaheim--at complexes he owned to collect insurance. LYNN FRANEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debris Pickup Program Is Extended TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Shaken to Action : Preparedness: Residents of a Pasadena street set up a self-help plan to look after each other in the event of a major earthquake. JOE DONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Father Is Suspect in Death of Baby FERNANDO ROMERO
FBI to Probe Man's Death in Jail Ward : Law enforcement: Officials will look for possible civil rights violations. Witnesses told the county board that excessive force was used while the victim was in the custody of the Sheriff's Department. FREDERICK M. MUIR and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Recycling Tritium
3 Plead Innocent in Shooting Death of Security Guard BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City OKs Paying State $85,000 Settlement DEBRA CANO
SYLMAR : 'Hazmobile' Service Expands Its Stops MIGUEL BUSTILLO
NOW Chapter Backs Bid to Recall Roberti MIGUEL BUSTILLO
3 Wounded in Gang Shooting at Park
Recruiting by Colleges
Mass Murder Trial Ordered Moved to O.C. : Courts: Judge cites extensive news coverage in transferring case of decade-old slayings from Northern California. From Associated Press
WESTMINSTER : Public Defender Tests 3-Strikes Law RENE LYNCH
Obituaries
OJAI : Convicted Drunk Driver Gets 6 Years DWAYNE BRAY
High DDT Levels Force Evacuation of Two Homes : Pollution: The banned pesticide is found near Torrance in yards close to a toxic waste site and a former chemical plant. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies of Gunshot Wounds CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Man Hospitalized After Shooting
OXNARD : Bookkeeper Arrested in Company Thefts CHRISTINA LIMA
Saving the Earth While Saving Souls : Environment: An interfaith coalition is leading the fight to view stewardship of the Earth as a sacred responsibility. Member congregations are doing everything from protecting bayous to using solar-powered eternal lights in synagogues. from National Geographic
Earthquake Provides An Unwelcome Reminder : Fillmore: Loud 3.6-magnitude temblor rattles the nerves of residents. Epicenter is situated five miles northwest of city. PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Red Pepper Spray a Hot Item Mired in Red Tape : Safety: Demand for newly legal self-defense tool is so strong that many shops are rushing to be licensed. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / SAN FERNANDO COUNCIL : Each Vote Can Make a Difference MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans Want to See GOP-TV in the Picture LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Car Donated to High School for Auto Classes CHRISTINA LIMA
THOUSAND OAKS : Schoolchildren Test Theories in Science Games BRENDA DAY
LOS ANGELES : Striping Work to Close Freeway Car-Pool Lanes
Trip Is Intended to Boost Understanding SUSAN BYRNES
Man Pleads Innocent to Felony Child Abuse : Crime: He may face more charges when inquiry into death of his girlfriend's 22-month-old son is completed.
ELECTIONS / 20TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT : Late Donations Flow to Roberti and Foes CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Student Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship of $30,000 : Academia: The English and comparative literature scholar is school's second award winner in 2 years. ALICIA DI RADO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Police Will Begin Extra Curfew Patrols JULIE FIELDS
Long Beach Port Sued in Toxics Case : Environment: Groups claim that officials allowed tenant firms to pollute San Pedro Bay. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reassignment of Judges Will Be Challenged in Court : Jurisprudence: Public defender says jurists had no authority to put new consolidated system into effect. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Ritter Ranch Builder Sues Council : Leona Valley: Development firm accuses officials of fraud in the five-year battle over the 7,200-home project. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sound Expert Testifies She Cannot Find Racial Slurs in King Videotape : Courts: Defense witness says some words are unintelligible. Noise from Taser may indicate that it was used longer than officers said it was. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Consider Plan to Reduce Traffic, Pollution Levels : Thousand Oaks: Officials say the ordinance would have a significant impact on local air quality. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Disney Cartoon Cels to Be Sold at Auction ED BOND
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 8 Injured in 5-Car Freeway Pileup
Vans Workers Reject Union by Large Margin : Labor: Central dispute involved company-sponsored health benefits. Though defeated, Teamsters officials remain upbeat. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Compromise Limits Movie Filming on Exclusive Street
LOS ANGELES : New General Manager Named for Coliseum
Driver, Two CHP Officers Injured in Freeway Crash FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Priest Won't Be Retried on Theft Charges : Courts: Prosecutors cite statements by jurors who deadlocked that the evidence failed to prove that the money was stolen from his parish. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Filipino Americans Celebrate Culture BERT ELJERA
LOS ANGELES : Sanitation Bureau to Offer Composting Workshops
Professor Files Suit Over Charges of Harassment : Education: A student complained that a Talmudic story used in class was inappropriate. The instructor is seeking redress from a disciplinary panel and his seminary. MATTHEW FORDAHL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
OXNARD : 5 Held, Suspected of Cocaine Sales JULIE FIELDS
'At first I said: "No way, it's too scary. I'm not walking through the middle of an intersection. We'll get hit by a car." ' : Pasadena Pedestrians Get New Slant on Crowded Crosswalks BOB POOL
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Rescue Motorist From Burning Car MARY F. POLS
Larger El Toro Prison Site Sought : Conversion: Federal agency now wants 200 acres for minimum security facility. Opposition is forming. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Buddhist Temple Wins Council OK BERT ELJERA
COSTA MESA : Volunteers Sought for Cleanup Events WILLSON CUMMER
Teacher Hospitalized After Drinking Soda Spiked With Poison : Schools: Authorities view the classroom incident as a misguided prank by an unknown student, not attempted murder. The victim is expected to be released today. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Scholars Seek Substitute for the Word 'Holocaust' JOHN DART
'The Proper Spirits' : First Bottles of Japanese Beer Roll Off Valley Line JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Firm Puts the Focus on Hispanic Market JOCELYN STEWART
Navy Downsizing
Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles
Weekend of Horseplay : 200 Riders Retrace Portola Route in Annual Revelry-Filled Event MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Anderson to Coach Master's Women's Basketball
'Melrose Place' Actor to Play for Orange County Soccer Team MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Strawberry Jam Seems Thin to Many Dodger Fans
He's in the Picture for USC : College football: Magazine cover led to a whole new world for Trojans' Nigerian linebacker Israel Ifeanyi. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Can't Get Reed on Brewers in 5-1 Loss BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Jackson Heats Up Talk in the Clubhouse BOB NIGHTENGALE
NBA ROUNDUP : Orlando Gains First Berth in Playoffs From Associated Press
Saddleback to Reinstate Cross-Country Programs
Undecided Robinson Wins Wooden Award : College basketball: Purdue star easily outdistances rivals, but doesn't easily talk about decision on college or NBA future. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Tie Expansion Record With Win ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Nagy Sharp as Indians Get a Pleasant Surprise From Associated Press
Pendleton's Plays in Second Pay Off : Baseball: Third baseman robs Mondesi, Offerman to help preserve no-hitter. Butler's baserunning helps Braves. ALLAN MALAMUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Larkin Justifies Confidence With Hit in 10th From Associated Press
Ohio State to Play Fresno in Anaheim ELLIOTT TEAFORD
He Must Have Been Dreaming About a Bad Day on the Course --MAL FLORENCE
PREP SWIMMING ROUNDUP : Villa Park Boys Cruise Past Santa Margarita
Fischer Takes On a Nemesis : Track and field: To win the high jump, Camarillo senior must improve on his previous showings at Arcadia. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Realignment: Can Classic Baseball Be Far Behind?
PREP TRACK : Hurdler Tries Twice as Hard at Arcadia ERIC SHEPARD
Cheap Jibes and Cheaper Shots as Ram Meets Rome
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MINORS : Crowd Cheers, but Jordan Goes 0-for-3 Associated Press
Torrid Saugus Lights Up Canyon in 14-5 Foothill League Runaway DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand National's Start in Doubt : Horse racing: Prestigious English steeplechase could be postponed because of rain or disrupted by animal rights activists. From Associated Press
Undecided Robinson Wins Wooden Award : College basketball: Purdue star easily outdistances rivals, but doesn't easily talk about decision on college or NBA future. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening Night at Ventura Looks More Like Enduro DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leftwich Figures This Is His Year MIKE PENNER
Players Caught in Net Profits : Tennis: Top-ranked USC forfeits match against UCLA when Trojans lose four players over eligibility issue. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ohio State, Fresno State to Play in Pigskin Classic : Football: Big Ten co-champions accept berth for Aug. 29 game in Anaheim Stadium. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Windmiller's 2-Hitter Gets Northridge Split
Loss to Nuggets Leaves the Lakers Thinking Lottery SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Margarita's Brown Going to UCLA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : McElderry, Saddleback Win Golf Invitational
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Fullerton's Rally Beats Buena Park
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers Clinch Award, Look Ahead to Playoffs From Associated Press
THE MASTERS : Demons Haunt Dreaded No. 12 : Golf: This time Forsman survives the hole, shoots a six-under 66 and trails leader Mize by one shot. JOHN CHERWA, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTEBOOK : Yake's Year Falls Apart in 2nd Half ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Rolls Past Long Beach
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Highland Pays for Las Vegas Trip
Sending Bruins, Harrick Back to the Dictionary
Strodes Creek Going Down Familiar Path : Horse racing: Santa Anita Derby entrant hopes to duplicate Sunday Silence in Kentucky. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : El Dorado Gets Past Valencia
Northridge May Land Washington Transfer MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Fool on the Hilltop : Hill Believes He Can Make USF a Baseball Power STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Win; Wilson Expands Vocabulary : Hockey: Coach cannot stop patting his team on the back after it battles back to gain a 3-1 victory over the lowly Edmonton Oilers. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : El Dorado Defeats Los Alamitos JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheap Jibes and Cheaper Shots as Ram Meets Rome
Dodgers No-Hit; Mercker Big Hit : Baseball: Braves starter strikes out 10 in season's first no-hitter in 6-0 victory over L.A. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kwan Given Lesson in Style and Substance : Figure skating: Torrance 13-year-old finishes second in pro-am to more experienced, graceful Kadavy. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge's Defeat Is Doubly Damaging : College baseball: San Diego State wins in ninth, 9-8, as Matador right-hander Najar leaves the game with arm injury. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slater Picks Rams' 'Sweetened' Offer T.J. SIMERS
Mario's Finish Line : Phoenix Is Very Special in Andretti's Final Season and Crew Chief McGee Has Been a Big Part of His Career SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Strawberry Is at a California Drug Treatment Center, His Brother Says MARYANN HUDSON
Salter to Coach Bishop Amat ERIC SHEPARD
Coming Up in Boxing World : Goossen Makes a Move Reflecting Drive From Valley to Beverly Hills KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Starr's Doing Well, Uh, Check That, Not Well
School District Sues to Evict Rams TERRY SPENCER
Ohio State, Fresno State to Play in Anaheim ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Even With Son Gone, Life Goes On for Leiter : Angels: He pitches today, three days after the memorial service for nine-month-old Ryan. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / ORANGE COUNTY NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR GAME : Huntington Beach's Gonzalez Heads the Lineup
Mario's Finish Line : Phoenix Is Very Special in Andretti's Final Season and Crew Chief McGee Has Been a Big Part of His Career SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strodes Creek Going Down Familiar Path : Horse racing: Today's Santa Anita Derby entrant hopes to duplicate Sunday Silence in Kentucky. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Those Hapless Kings Draw Comment, Criticism
BUSINESS
Samsung to Build Major TV Tube Plant in Tijuana : Trade: The South Korean consumer electronics giant's planned $100-million facility is a response to NAFTA. It will employ more than 1,000. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Weighing Three Bids for First Nationwide : Banking: It has lost $200 million on the thrift since 1991. Great Western is among the suitors. From Reuters
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FINANCIAL MARKETS : Modest Rally Ends as Stocks Follow Bond Prices Down : Markets: Industrial average drops 19 as interest rates move higher. Dow still ends week with gain of 38.30 points. From Times Staff and Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Modest Rally Ends as Stocks Follow Bond Prices Down : Markets: Industrial average drops 19 as interest rates move higher. Dow still ends week with gain of 38.30 points. From Times Wire Services
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Take Our Info Highway--Please MARTHA GROVES
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Rising Rates Have Experts Wondering : Economy: Recovery could be slowed too much, some fear. California is especially at risk. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regulators Shutting Down Golden State Bank
Boeing Betting 777 Will Be Its Lucky Number : Aviation: Aerospace leader unveils the airliner today. The firm says the plane will change the way it does business. From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Exit Hosokawa, Cue Bureaucrats : Japan's Economy Likely to Improve, but Not Trade Relations DAVID HOLLEY and JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teamsters Strike Out in Union Vote at Vans Inc. : Labor: Bid to organize 1,400-person force at the Orange shoe factory is defeated, 718 to 473. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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