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What happened on April 13, 1994
BUSINESS
P&G Reports $102-Million Derivatives Loss : Earnings: The swaps charge may be the largest ever reported by a U.S. industrial company. Bank that arranged contracts says it advised selling. From Reuters
Stripper Finds Support in Bust Ruling From Associated Press
Former Abbey CEO Sues Over His Termination : Courts: Victor Chaltiel, who joined company from acquired Total Pharmaceuticals, alleges 'bad-faith tactics' in ouster. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delta to Forge Partnership With Virgin Atlantic : Airlines: Alliance would give the U.S. carrier access to London's coveted Heathrow Airport and enable the company's Southland customers to fly non-stop. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SMALL BUSINESS : The Little-Company Business Doing Better, Says Broker Network Susan Christian Times staff writer
Small Business Susan Christian Times staff writer
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonnell May Have Won Rocket Order : Communications: Confirmation of the $400-million satellite-launching contract is expected Thursday. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE : POSTCARDS FROM CYBERSPACE : How to Get SEC Filings on the Internet (Hint: It Isn't Easy)
IRA Still a Great Tax Break; It's Not Too Late to Try It From Reuters
Stable Wholesale Prices Ease Inflation Worries : Economy: Analysts are encouraged as March index rises only 0.2%. Markets are unaffected. From Associated Press
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Small Business Susan Christian Times staff writer
Real Estate Trust Has 1st-Quarter Profit
High-Tech Help Is a Phone Call Away for Sun City West's Retirees From Associated Press
For the Record
THE CUTTING EDGE : Data--or Pie?--in the Sky
Last-Minute Tax Tips KATHY M. KRISTOF
Paramount Joins the Educational Software Rush : Technology: Venture with Torrance-based Davidson follows wave of mergers seeking piece of burgeoning market. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Entering the Computer Age Only After Exiting the Workplace : Computers: Thousands of senior citizens are putting their time and disposable income into PCs, making them "one of the best-kept secrets of the business," an industry observer says. EVAN RAMSTAD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Growth of Chief Executives' Pay Levels Off From Bloomberg Business News
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Satellite Maker Gets $1.2-Million Network Order
The Benefits of the Part-Timer : They Are Few, Which Unions Say Threatens Full-Time Jobs STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Joins the Educational Software Rush : Technology: Venture with Torrance-based Davidson follows wave of mergers seeking piece of burgeoning market. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The '94 Tax Trend: A Throwback to the '70s JAMES FLANIGAN
The Cutting Edge : In Development PATRICE APODACA
Time Warner Chief Says New Rules Penalize Cable : Communications: Gerald Levin warns that second FCC-ordered rate cut will slow development of new systems. From Associated Press
3 More Truck Firms Seek Teamsters Pact : Labor: Interim agreements would put 4,350 back to work. Management accuses union of seeking publicity. From Associated Press
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE : An Easier Way to Open Your E-Mail LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer
CBS Entertainment Chief Got $7.8 Million, Most of It as Bonus JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Becoming Pardners--Wild West Style : Marriage: Nuptials with cowboy kick have become so popular one planner can hardly keep up with demand. From Associated Press
'For Sale' Signs Springing Up in Homes' Lawns : Housing: Realtors say the economy balances out rising rates, making it a good time to buy. VIVIAN MARINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE CUTTING EDGE : PLOWSHARES : Logical Transition : Writer of Technical Manuals Shifts Gears JAMES F. PELTZ
Dow Slips as Technology Issues Drop From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Desert Dig : U.S. Borax Still Mines Ore, but Its Focus Has Changed PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Analysts Say Wireless Cable Has Become Ripe for Fraud : Technology: Demand for the promising new service is likely to grow. But the unregulated industry may breed scams. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Euro Disneyland Creditors Endorse Loan Restructuring From Associated Press
Sensormatic Corp.'s Tiny, Electronic Security Tags Reaping Huge Sales From Reuter
'Fresh' Chicken Label Law Ruled Invalid : Poultry: U.S. judge says federal agricultural regulations overrule California legislation. USDA reviews its policy. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE / Case Study: How technology changed a business : World Cup Goes High-Tech : Technology: Computer firms pool talent to bring latest communications systems to sports championship. PAUL KARON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Paul Karon is a writer in Los Angeles
THE CUTTING EDGE : Q & A: Sam Ginn : Ginn Likes New Air He's Breathing at Pactel's Cellular Spinoff MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Stepfather Knows Best : Haim Ginott's Books Are Being Reissued--and the Only Child He Helped Raise Heartily Endorses Them : Our aid must be subtle and sophisticated. --Haim G. Ginott, "Between Parent & Teenager" LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I-10 Drivers Celebrate Reopening of Freeway : Transit: First-day volume is down 15%. Car-pool lane is erased, making the rush-hour commute slower for some. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas Revy; Author of Convertible Bond Index
Roberti Defeats Recall Effort by Solid Margin JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SANTA MONICA FREEWAY: OPEN AGAIN : The Man Who Put the Pedal to the Metal : Construction: Clinton Myers is a bootstrap millionaire who speeded up the job by never taking no for an answer. "No one will ever touch what we have done," he says. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Waxing Poetic Over Waning Lives and Love in an Old-Age Home : THE WAY TO THE CATS by Yehoshua Kenaz , Translated by Dalya Bilu; Steerforth Press, $20, 325 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Assembly Driver Put on Paid Leave During Drug Inquiry Associated Press
Remains of 9 More MIAs Sent Home From Reuters
GOP Threatens to Slow Down House Action on Crime Bills WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Looking for Brain-Injured Man
Mitchell Pulls Out of Running for High Court PAUL RICHTER and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FAMILY : For Kids Who Go 'Aiee!' in the Night LESLIE KNOWLTON
Powerbroker Casts Shadow on Potential Premier : Japan: Foreign Minister Hata could become the new prime minister. But many in the ruling coalition object to his strategist, Ozawa. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Allow Communities to Ban Violent Video Games Jerry Gillam, Times staff writer
Study Sees Dangers in State's Tax System DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defiant Serbs Harden Stance : Bosnia: Rebels lay mines to trap U.N. troops, apparently kidnap peacekeeper and intern 10 aid workers. U.N. downplays moves, seeks to restart talks. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Viktor G. Afanasyev; Was Editor of Pravda
After All, We Always Get Your Name Right
Local Elections Decide Range of Offices, Issues : Voting: Long Beach mayor is headed for defeat while smoking ban leads. Elsewhere, ethnic groups make strong gains and many incumbents fare poorly. DUKE HELFAND and RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctor Disciplinary Actions Hit Record High EDWIN CHEN and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecutors Won't File Charges Against Man in Daughter's Death
Taiwan Decries U.S. Animal Exports Ban Reuters
Creationist Teaching Leads to Suspension Associated Press
THE SANTA MONICA FREEWAY: OPEN AGAIN : Freeway Roundup CECILIA RASMUSSEN
Blunt Politico, Idealist Vie to Define Japan's Future : Politics: The conservative Ozawa and the liberal Takemura are chief rivals in the current power struggle. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Groups Say 'Action Agenda' Is Just More Talk : Clinton Administration calls its list of objectives a 'starting point.' Critics insist the time to end the rhetoric is overdue. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Heats Up Over Last Untouched Coast : Land use: Developers say four projects on Southland's remaining pristine stretch would add tax revenues and jobs. Environmentalists are joining forces to preserve the area. KATHLEEN SHARP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jerome Lejeune; Found Down's Chromosome
Environmentalists Sue to Block Navy Tests of Hulls : Military: Five groups claim detonation of explosives in waters near the Channel Islands could harm marine life. The Navy says it will be environmentally safe. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Monica Freeway Bridges to Be Re-Examined : Roads: Caltrans will see if any need reinforcement. Goal is to prevent quake damage that could close route. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autonomy Talks Halt on Eve of Deadline : Mideast: Negotiators say pact between Israel and PLO is weeks away. Settler is accused in death of pregnant Palestinian. MARK FINEMAN and KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Zulu Chief in Dramatic Plea to Delay Voting : South Africa: Buthelezi leaps into gathering of foreign mediators to warn of worsening violence. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 'S-Word' May Be Better Left Unsaid
Others Recommended for Pulitzers From Associated Press
Study Questions Value of Antioxidant Vitamins : Health: Data on smokers suggest beta carotene raises cancer risk. Vitamin E may cut prostate cancer chances. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Ruth Schwartz Pearce; Child Development Leader
COLUMN ONE : A Duel Over Prayer in Schools : Court ruling backing student-initiated prayer in Texas has led other states to act. It's also led to a heated debate over free speech and the separation of church and state. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paper in Akron Gets Pulitzer for Stories on Race DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Refuses to Let Gay Couple Exchange Wedding Vows BETH KNOBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mrs. Clinton's Tax Deductions Disclosed : Whitewater: She used losses in money-losing real estate venture to cut commodity trading liability, McDougal's documents show. SARA FRITZ and JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anaheim Prostitution Ring Broken, Police Say : Vice: Woman, 18, is accused of running operation in hotel. Six of 10 others arrested in raid plead guilty. FERNANDO ROMERO and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Warns Muslims Against Taking Advantage of Strikes : Balkans: America must persuade Serbs to end Gorazde siege without encouraging their foes to intensify bid for lost land. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fleeing Belgians Tell of Carnage, Atrocities in Rwanda TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frisk for Guns at Housing Projects, Panel Urges RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Has Spirituality Been Sapped Out of Organized Religion?
Police Will Ask Mexico to Prosecute Woman Over Lethal Injection JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racing to Raise Money for Arts Center KATHRYN BOLD
Roberti Recall Effort Failing in Early Tallies : Politics: The state senator claims the drive is an act of revenge by the gun lobby. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS : Burbank School Bond Trails in Early Returns ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Injection That Killed Man Illustrates Health Dilemma : Medicine: The death underscores a growing problem for immigrants and those who cannot afford insurance. SAM ENRIQUEZ and JACK CHEEVERS and JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Memories of Women Who Inspired Her
Birthday Celebrates a New Start for a Deserving Woman ROBIN ABCARIAN
Firefighter Faces a Deadlier Foe : Activism: After a medical problem took Tony Borbon off the fire line at 36, he dedicated himself to fighting another destructive force: violence. GLEN JUSTICE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Man of His Words : In His Poems, 1994 Pulitzer Prize Winner Writes of Those Using Strength and Spiritual Tenacity to Survive--Like Himself JEFFREY WALKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Entertaining Guests : The Coach House's 'Backstage Manager' Calvin Hardy Sates the Whims of the Visiting Musicians, Making Sure They're Comfortable . . . and Have Enough Socks JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE FALL COLLECTIONS / NEW YORK : Oh, Yes--There Were Clothes, Too JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Medical Disciplinary Actions
A Matter of Flash--and Substance : Trial: Anthony Maglica denies 'any commitments' to his companion, Claire Maglica, and asserts that the $300-million business is all his. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEYWIDE : Leadership Awards to Honor 5 Women MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Pastors Sing Praises of Industrial Park Churches : Religion: Fledgling congregations find the sites ideal for services, easy on the budget. DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hot Weather Sweeps Through the County KAY SAILLANT
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 'Buckwheat' Remark Spurs Suit Over Yearbook : Race: Palmdale High security director objects to a passage that compares him to a character in the 'Our Gang' comedies. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blanche E. Seaver, Major Donor to Colleges, Dies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Fan's Devotion Leaves Her Pining in Jail CARLA HALL and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Expects Refinancing Will Save $4.2 Million : Thousand Oaks: The deal involves certificates of participation, similar to bonds, issued in 1988. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Mayor Files Appeal as Auditor Candidate CARLOS V. LOZANO
Ventura Council Delays Vote on Housing Project CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
OXNARD : County Moves on Cleanup at Airport TINA DAUNT
HONESTY WATCH : Caveat Emptor
Unhappy Returns : How Government Dissects Federal and State Taxes
Audit Bolsters City's Claims of Pay Abuse BERT ELJERA and E.J. GONG JR., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Sets Hearing on Nurses' Pay Package PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Council Delays Binding Action on Headlands Development LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Hires Attorney to Investigate Oil Spill JEFF McDONALD
If Not Mitchell, Who Will It Be? : A chance to seek qualities, rather than names
Can't They Get It Straight?
White House Disease
Supporter of Coyote Trapping Quits Panel : Wildlife: Lynne Exe says the animal regulation commission is 'controlled by special interests.' HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Program Helps Students Beat Temblor Blues SUSAN BYRNES
Americans Will Turn Away From War Begun in Trickery : Bosnia: If the Administration is finally ready to intervene, it must come clean or risk losing the public's confidence. JONATHAN CLARKE, Jonathan Clarke, a member of the British diplomatic service for 20 years, is now at the Cato Institute in Washington. and
Union Organizers at UC Campuses Push for Hearing : Education: Letter campaign seeks meeting about cuts and making UC officials more accountable to taxpayers. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutor Urges Jury to Convict Rape Case Defendant THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Budget Cuts Keep Public Pool Closed MARY F. POLS
SIMI VALLEY : Warehouse Owner Gets $5,600 Tax Break SARA CATANIA
Landlord Pleads Not Guilty to 8 Arson-Related Charges BRIAN RAY BALLOU and GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Former Water District Managers Enter Not Guilty Pleas : Courts: Two longtime Santa Margarita agency officials deny illegally steering more than $17 million in contracts to companies that lavishly entertained them. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : City OKs 2nd Corriganville Park Entrance SARA CATANIA
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Inmate Stabbed in Brawl at Court
Closing Arguments Begin in Marathon Toxic Exposure Case : Trial: More than 600 Lockheed workers contend they were injured because of inadequate health information. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Are Ribbons, Rage for Violence Against Latinos? Dana Parsons
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Mayor to Lobby for Crime Bill in D.C. DEBRA CANO
Health Insurance
Anti-Gang Program Paying Off : Crime: Westminster reports dramatic decrease in related violence since TARGET efforts began. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Residents' Quake Experiences to Be Videotaped at Expo DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zhirinovsky
ANAHEIM : Rams, City Closer to Practice Field Accord MATT LAIT
3.2 Aftershock Gives Newhall Another Jolt
The Spirit of the Freeway
Obituaries
SIMI VALLEY : Fee Hike Proposed for City Landscaping SARA CATANIA
Newport Beach : Police Give Precious Gift to Officer: Time SHELBY GRAD
Boy, 15, Arrested in Poisoning of Teacher : School: Littlerock High student confesses, telling investigators that he put cleaning fluid in his instructor's beverage can as a joke. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Elementary Students May Face Transfers MIMI KO
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Police Interrupt Robbery, Arrest 2 FERNANDO ROMERO
D.A. Weighs '3 Strikes' for Slaying in Oxnard : Laws: Man accused of killing his wife could be the first county resident prosecuted under the new state statute. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : City Plans to Lay Off at Least 11 Officials MIMI KO
SAN NICOLAS ISLAND : Coastal Panel OKs Navy Gun Testing J.E. MITCHELL
Lowering the Crime Rate
Proposed Cut of UCI Education Department Protested : Academia: About 275 educators complain in letters to chancellor. She will study the comments and says she won't make a decision until the end of the academic year. AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Boy, 12, Struck by Amtrak Train PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Cowboys' Poetry Kind Words for Santa Clarita Economy : Recreation: Survey shows about 3,000 people attended the March festival and spent about $244,000. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thousand Oaks Planners OK Hillside Townhouse Project : Development: Some commissioners question if the five-acre site is big enough for the 45 units. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire Dept. Minority Hiring Practices to Be Studied
Decisions
LAGUNA BEACH : Free Surgery Gives Blind Retiree Sight WILLSON CUMMER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City 'Cultural Master Plan to Be Discussed BILL BILLITER
Help from a Stranger
VAN NUYS : Critics Fault Airport Noise Improvements KAY HWANGBO
Countywide : Penalties Toughened on Illegal Grading ANNA CEKOLA
PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : The Welcome Mat Is Threadbare : We can't keep absorbing 1.3 million newcomers a year; a cutback to 200,000--replacement level--is in order. YEH LING-LING, Yeh Ling-Ling is California outreach coordinator for Population-Environment Balance, a Washington-based group. and
Water Rates May Remain Low This Summer : Utilities: Council panel makes recommendation in response to complaints from Valley residents over high bills last year. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Good Tax News: Uninsured Disaster Losses Are Deductible JILL BETTNER
Challengers Rout 2 Tustin Council Incumbents BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JDL Protests Statue Honoring Slain Palestinian Activist LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Man Accused of Murder
PORT HUENEME : Garamendi Visits Port for a Day of Work KAY SAILLANT
The Free Ride Won't Last Much Longer BILL BOYARSKY
Work Begins on 12-Screen Movie Palace : Camarillo: New, state-of-the-art Edwards complex will seat 3,000. Two other large cinemas are planned. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH HILLS : Panel Gives OK to Project's Zone Change JEFF SCHNAUFER
THOUSAND OAKS : Autopsy on Homeless Man Is Inconclusive JULIE FIELDS
Death Punctuates Poor's Growing Use of Folk Healers : Medicine: Officials say many who cannot afford insurance or spare time for clinics are using untrained medical practitioners. Police seek a Reseda woman in whose home a 22-year-old man died after an injection. SAM ENRIQUEZ and JEANETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Some Uninsured Quake Losses Are Deductible : Taxes: The temblor was declared a federal disaster, so victims can declare damages on their 1993 or '94 returns. JILL BETTNER and SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quake Throws Off Tax Timing : Deadline: Uninsured losses can be claimed on either 1993 or 1994 returns. IRS and state expect many requests for filing extensions. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gearboxes Fail at High Rate on Blue Line Cars : Transportation: The cash-strapped MTA is forced to pay for repairs. Agency officials say they are talking to the contractor, Sumitomo Corp., in an attempt to share the burden. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake-Damaged Oil Pipeline Will Remain Closed Indefinitely : Environment: Residents and officials applaud Atlantic Richfield's decision. The line runs through the Valley to South Bay refineries. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County OKs 2 Loans for Public Housing KEVIN JOHNSON
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Convicted of Fraud Over Bank Loans JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Ruling Allows Fox to Air Movie About Menendezes
LOS ANGELES : Group Seeks to Stir Interest in South Africa Election
Police Track Down '83 Murder Suspect : Law enforcement: Foothill Division detectives arrest a man in a Sylmar killing. It is their second such success in two weeks. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale OKs Plan to Trap and Kill Pigeons JENNIFER OLDHAM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Last Witnesses Testify in King's Civil Case JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : License Non-Renewal Forces Inn's Closure LEN HALL
12 More Arrested in Probe of Phony Quake Claims : Assistance: U.S. officials say defendants sought aid totaling $64,000. Four others pleaded guilty last week. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reform and Parenting
City to Promote Use of Metrolink JEFF McDONALD
CAMARILLO : City Sued Again Over Factory Outlet Mall J.E. MITCHELL
Developer Seeks Loan From Simi : Housing: Griffin Industries will request $750,000 to help pay for 70 low-income condos in 500-home project. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Could the Whales' Song Be Silenced? : Noise study: Cetacean lives are guided by hearing; don't risk causing damage without first knowing all the consequences. KATY B. PAYNE, Katy B. Payne is a visiting fellow at Cornell University and
Compton School Aide Gets 6-Year Molestation Sentence HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Witnesses Testify in King's Civil Case LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Name for One Who Survived : Nineteen years later, a Cambodian woman goes home to honor her family members who died in the killing fields. ELIZABETH WONG, Elizabeth Wong's play, "Letters to a Student Revolutionary," will have its West Coast premiere at East West Players next month.
Hormone for Cows
NEWPORT BEACH : Captain Dies in Fall While Water Skiing MARK I. PINSKY
Navy Sued Over Underwater Test Blast Plans : Environment: Five groups contend that explosives could harm marine life. Detonations are scheduled to start this month. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeowner Drafts Initiative to Protect Ventura's Greenbelt : Open space: The proposed ballot measure would require voter approval of any development in the city-designated area. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Plead Not Guilty in Students' Killings : Courts: Raymond Butler, 18, allegedly shot the 19-year-olds during a robbery. Alberto Raygoza, 20, is accused of receiving stolen property. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : 'Bird Lady' Mothers Newborn Barn Owls SHELBY GRAD
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Quake-Damaged Pipeline to Be Shut Indefinitely
Opening Day : Transportation: Drivers breathe a sigh of relief at being able to drive the Santa Monica Freeway. But for car-poolers, the commute was longer. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garcetti Granted Budget Increase : Government: Compromise is struck as supervisors vote $3.8-million raise to save threatened programs. In exchange, district attorney agrees to restore other units. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Condo Owners Win Jury Award of $6.3 Million
LOS ANGELES : Animal Control Official Quits, Citing Coyote Issue
LOS ANGELES : OK Expected for Naming Civilian to Police Panels
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Serial Mom' Good at Being Naughty : Movies: Director John Waters turns today's violence into comedy, and Kathleen Turner is furiously funny. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Eric Rohmer Tells a Wise, Humorous 'Tale of Winter' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : NCAA Final Puts CBS in the Winner's Circle DANIEL CERONE
MUSIC REVIEW : Flutist Newton Performs Under the Green Umbrella JOSEF WOODARD
MUSIC REVIEWS : Young Virtuosos Take Stage at Ambassador Auditorium DANIEL CARIAGA
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Stanley Delivers Sans Stars at Coach House RANDY LEWIS
Coming to a Theater Near You DAVID J. FOX
MUSIC REVIEWS : Emanuel Ax and Friends Think Small MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Third Time's a Charm: 'Tall' Tale Another Albee Winner JOSEPH KOENENN, NEWSDAY
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Babyfever': Henry Jaglom on the Motherhood Mania CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Flowing, Hypnotic Set by Slowdive LORRAINE ALI
Arts Center Opens Up to Ray Charles : Venues: The booking of the legendary R&B singer/pianist marks another step in a plan to expand its programming. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Metropolitan Plays Its Asia Card : Art: The New York museum opens 18 galleries running the length of two city blocks that will showcase South and Southeast Asian works. ALLAN SCHWARTZMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ambassador Embarks on Its 20th Season : Music: The 1994-95 anniversary program in Pasadena will include more than 100 artists and ensembles. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Barefoot' a Tired Romp Through a Boring Park : The director tries to pep everything up in this Newport Harbor Theatre Arts Center revival and the actors do fall into step, though not always as lightly as they could. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer: Independents' Day? : Movies: For '94, the independents are serious about a season that the majors used to own. Contenders include New Line's 'The Mask,' IRS Media's 'The Beans of Egypt, Maine,' Sony Classics' 'Mi Vida Loca.' DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Reviews : Cowboy Chris LeDoux Rustles Up a Rousing Show NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music Reviews : Ralph Stanley Pulls Bluegrass Down to Its Roots : Banjo player and his band keep songs in their place--and time--during a satisfying concert at the Coach House. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Mao Years' Sheds Light on Series of Ruthless Campaigns ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Youthful Talent Strung Out on String Quartets : About a third of the compositions selected for the first 'Voces Novae' festival at Cal State Fullerton are of that genre. The event begins Thursday. CHRIS PASLES
SPORTS
PREP ROUNDUP : Western, Woods Edge Valencia in Golf
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Laufer Strikes Out 19 in No-Hitter
Softball Pitchers Go the Distance, and Beyond, With Proper Mechanics MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Notre Dame Football Players Are Implicated in Campus Theft From Associated Press
Preying on Mantas : After Divers Videotape Slaughter, Officials Enact Regulation to Aid Rays off Mexican Island PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Key Aspect of His Game Is Saving Face MAL FLORENCE
Boys
Pitching-Poor CS Northridge Gets Crushed : College baseball: Pepperdine hammers Matadors, 18-4, with nine runs in ninth against depleted CSUN staff. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Panthers Seeking Help From Across the State From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Optimism Follows Langston Surgery BOB NIGHTENGALE
ROUNDUP : Brocco Won't Work Until Kentucky From Times Wire Services
Parque Pitches Crescenta Valley Into First IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Draft Pick's Stock Is Soaring From Staff and Wire Reports
Murray, Morris Help Indians Beat Angels BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suppa Named to Coach Sylmar Girls
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : 'Mr. Hershiser' Aside, Park Adjusts Well MARYANN HUDSON
NBA ROUNDUP : Rest of the Cavaliers Make Playoffs From Associated Press
Angels' Finley Shoulders Blame : Baseball: Pitcher knows he needs to be successful for the team to do well, yet he endures another rough outing. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CENTURY LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Foothill Survives Scare, Holds Off Orange for 2-0 Victory GABE LACQUES
Borowski Leaves Anaheim for Walnut MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Prep Baseball Roundup
COLLEGE SIGNING ROUNDUP : Woodbridge's Oenning to Sign With UCLA
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Cubs Trade Boskie for Minor Leaguer Associated Press
More Than 1,000 Set for Halibut Tournament PETE THOMAS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Flanagan's Homer Gets Golden West Past Saddleback
Clippers Stumbling to the Wire : Pro basketball: They lose fourth in a row, and Weiss admits this has been his most trying season. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Prep Volleyball Roundup
Defensive Lapse Hurts the Lakers : Pro basketball: The Warriors score on 38 layups in a 128-117 victory. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNSET LEAGUE BASEBALL : Odd-Ball Rally Caps Edison's Victory Over Fountain Valley CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Rocks Pebble Beach Front Nine
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bonds Has a Memorable Game From Associated Press
Prep Softball Roundup
COMMENTARY : Kings Losing Last Jewel From the Triple Crown : Hockey: Dave Taylor, sidelined since Jan. 4, will make final appearance Thursday night. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Sox Rout Royals, 22-11 From Associated Press
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Low-Key Newport Harbor Wins MICHAEL ITAGAKI
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Are Back on Track With Baseball Victory
Draft Pick's Stock Is Soaring BILL PLASCHKE
Wargo Loses His Shock Value : Golf: He has since proved that winning the Seniors Championship was no fluke. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candiotti's Pitching Is Only Part of Story : Baseball: Dodgers pound Cardinal pitchers for 12 hits in 7-3 victory. Knuckleballer has four-hitter. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : No. 2 Los Alamitos Maintains Its Composure, Beat No. 1 Cypress MARTIN HENDERSON
Whalers Have Alcohol Trouble From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Miller, Scott Lead Master's Over Pomona in Slugfest
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Century League Softball Roundup
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Trabuco Hills Bounces Century in 11th MIKE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Tennis Hurt by Disregard for Rule Governing Expense Money in Pro Events WENDY WITHERSPOON
Nothing Like a Day at the Old. . .er, the New Ballpark Associated Press
Rules Make Coaches Use Full Deck, Not Just Aces : Athletics: Teams are developing new sources of pitching because there are limits on innings. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tired of Dishing It Out, NFL to Sell Package Deals From Associated Press
Fast From the Start : Ventura's Krabill Got the Jump on Drag Racing at an Early Age JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asbury to Wave Goodby : College basketball: Pepperdine coach accepts job at Kansas State after his team goes 19-11. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Genes Fit : Driver David Donohue Hopes to Emulate the Success of His Late Father, Former Indy 500 Champion Mark Donohue SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Backs Off DeSaussure for Time Being : Track and field: Taft sprinter's participation in Quincy Watts invitational may have been an NCAA violation. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Former Professional Shows He Still Has Touch
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