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What happened on April 23, 1994
HOME & GARDEN
HOME SAFETY : Vintage Orange Dishware Poses Threat From Radon Gas FRANK ROYLANCE, THE BALTIMORE SUN
GARDENING : Flowering Shrubs Are Blooming Solution to Landscape Woes From Associated Press
COLLECTIBLES : Branching Out With Blue Willow Patterns BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sound a Bit Too Familiar? Just Put a Cork in It JOHN MORELL
GARDENING : Indulging in Earthly Delights : Magazine for Boomers With Budding Desires JEAN MARBELLA, THE BALTIMORE SUN
SAFETY : When the Heat Is on, the Kitchen Can Be Dangerous From Associated Press
HOME APPLIANCES : Cooling It on Water Heater Costs From Associated Press
INTERIORS : Let the Bright, Fresh Look of Spring Come in From the Cold MARESA ARCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Family Housing for Butterflies From Associated Press
COLLECTIBLES : Old Charity Recipe Books Tell What Was Cooking in the Past From Associated Press
Approach the Bench : Go on, sit outside. A garden retreat creates a mood along with a sense of escape. Regardless of materials or cost, the seat becomes a refuge of peace and tranquillity. JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Solder On, Armed With Legions of Practical Tips From Associated Press
GARDENING : Weighing Options to Rid Plants of Scale Insects LEE REICH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEWS
Grief, Blame Over Jorge's Suicide Can't Be Laid to Rest : Tragedy: Boy's death reverberates through community. Latinos complain of cultural insensitivity. DIANNE KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landlords Wait in Vain After Quake DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Police Crack a Curious Mickey Mouse Case : Crime: Extortionist went by the name Scrooge McDuck. He had baffled authorities--and delighted some Germans--with his witty escapades for two years. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EXCERPTS: Mrs. Clinton Links Problems to 'Our Inexperience' From Associated Press
Aid Sought to Help Pay for Holding Immigrant Felons : Spending: White House wants Congress to allocate $350 million for cost of imprisoning criminals who are in United States illegally. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Line Up to Remember Lenin Associated Press
Wednesday Funeral Planned at Library in Yorba Linda
Brown Kicks Off Small-Business Loan Program DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Cool to N. Korea's A-Plant Proposal : Diplomacy: Perry says offer to allow inspectors to monitor refueling at nuclear reactor does not go far enough. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landlords Suffer as Fearful Quake Victims Move Away : Housing: Tenants want stable ground. In hard-hit areas, even seismically sound, low-rent units find few takers. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Names 2 Economists to Fed Board JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hata: Japan's Hope to End Paralysis TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : Britain's Lavish D-Day Plans Lead to Bid to Call It All Off WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : President Sends Mixed Signals to U.S., Serbs : Conflict: Clinton talks tough to rebels even as he reassures Americans on limited involvement. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeling Left Out of Loop, S. Korean Premier Resigns From Associated Press
Clinton Praises Predecessor's 'Wise Counsel, Intelligence' Associated Press
Friends, Foes Laud Nixon Role in World Affairs DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haitians Brought Ashore in U.S. Policy Exception From Associated Press
Hata to Name Cabinet, Put Emphasis on 1994 Budget : Japan: After meeting of party chiefs, the outgoing Hosokawa admits failing to report $276,000 in income. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH AMERICA : Constitutional Reform Flickers Out in Brazil : Deadline nears for final review of the document's 245 articles. In nearly seven months, lawmakers have passed four reforms. MAC MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson Narrows Supreme Court List to 6 : Legal system: All of his possible choices to replace Justice Panelli are conservatives. Only one is a white male. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
China Gives Details of Boat Murders Associated Press
U.S. Aid Urged for State Prison Costs : Spending: Clinton Administration wants Congress to allocate $350 million to help cover expense of incarcerating illegal immigrant felons. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Grieves the Loss of a Hometown Hero JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Funeral to Be Held Wednesday in Yorba Linda ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : High Hopes, High Stakes in S. Africa : Will the long-awaited arrival of black rule meet the great expectations in the townships? The ANC proposes an ambitious agenda of changes, but some fear it is little more than a wish list. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Spying Suspects Likely to Accept Plea Bargain Soon : Espionage: Deadline for charges is extended, a sign deal is near. Aldrich Ames has indicated he would aid damage probe if leniency for his wife is urged. ROBERT L. JACKSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rostenkowski Warns of Health Plan Tax Hike KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Names 2 Economists to Fed Board JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former President Nixon Dies : Major Figure on World Stage Had Triumphs, Defeats : Biography: Yorba Linda native drew strength from Orange County, 'Nixon territory.' He will be buried here. DAN WEIKEL and LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATO Issues Ultimatum to Serbs Ringing Enclave : Bosnia: Alliance threatens air strikes unless rebels withdraw 2 miles from Gorazde's center by 3 p.m. today. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elections Silence the Killing Fields : S. Africa: Inkatha decision to end boycott has Natal province busy with political doings. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hernandezes Both Get Prison for Fraud : Trial: Mission Viejo high rollers appeal for leniency before he is sentenced to 71 months and she to 16. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Aide Gets 10 Days for Drunk Driving
Farrakhan Admits Spreading Ideas That Led to Malcolm X's Slaying From Associated Press
Nixon Dies; Ex-President Was Major Figure on World Stage : Presidency: Foreign policy achievements were obscured by Watergate scandal. The first U.S. chief executive to resign office was 81. He suffered massive stroke and was in coma at time of his death. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Blvd. Faces a Long Road Back : Planning: Widening dispute illuminates decline of Valley's 'Main Street.' AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Defy NATO, Continue Siege : Balkans: As air strikes loom, Gorazde's mayor describes scenes of carnage in embattled enclave. U.N. troops caught in middle. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memories of Nixon Are Bittersweet for Valley Politicians, Academics JOHN CHANDLER and JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Families Flee Chemical Spill Reuters
Hillary Clinton Defends Past Investments JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Socialite Couple Given Prison Terms in Fraud
NEWS ANALYSIS : First Lady Adds Fresh Details, Conflicts to Whitewater Story : Media: Mrs. Clinton describes a tangential legal role with Madison S&L. But her account of her involvement differs sharply with McDougal's. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Inmate Is Executed Associated Press
FBI Releases More Papers on Kennedy Assassination Probe Associated Press
Hawaii Public Employees Escalate Strike From Associated Press
Madrid Disco Owners Jailed for 1983 Fire Reuters
Brown Kicks Off Small-Business Loan Program DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Still Comatose in Fight for Life JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert O. Peterson Services Set for Monday
Clinton, Aides Huddle Over Court Nominee : Judiciary: Concern is expressed on health issue surrounding Arnold. Cabranes' name may be receding because groups call him too conservative. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fears Grow as U.N. Troops Begin Pullout From Rwanda From The Washington Post
BUSINESS
Navy Turns to Civilian Attorneys to Handle Its Biggest Case : Military: Service says the move is no reflection on Justice Department lawyers, but others aren't so sure. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PUC Deregulation Proposal Draws Critics Left and Right : Energy: Consumer advocates and financial analysts voice concerns about an open electricity market. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indexes Mixed as Investors' Moods Eddy From Times Wire Services
Banking
Navy Turns to Civilians to Handle Biggest Suit in Defense History : Military: Service says the move is no reflection on Justice Department lawyers, but others aren't so sure. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After the Quake, Business Still Shaky : Sales Off by Up to 80%, but Will to Survive Remains PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Restrict Grain Imports From Canada : Commerce: America's largest trading partner denies charges of dumping, threatens tariffs. From Reuters
First Pension Petitions Court for Liquidation : Bankruptcy: The Irvine company's filing puts investors in a panic, despite assurances that their funds are safe. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smooth, Crunchy or Additive-Filled Associated Press
Agriculture From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trucking Strike Goes to Federal Mediators : Labor: Teamsters and freight companies acquiesce to the Clinton Administration, which fears the 2 1/2-week strike will damage the economy. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Mixed as Wall St. Thrill Ride Slows From Times Staff and Wire Services
Former PaineWebber Manager Disciplined : Securities: Head of Beverly Hills office should have prevented theft of funds, SEC administrative judge rules. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BofA Hires Leading Derivatives Executive to Guide Its Operation : Investments: Joseph Bauman, who headed Citibank's global group, will lead the bank's venture in the embattled field. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DuPont Settles 220 Fungicide Lawsuits WILMINGTON, Del
SPORTS
Shaw Says Rams Still Trying to Obtain Harper T.J. SIMERS
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VALLEY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM : COACH OF THE YEAR : Hearlihy Guided Alemany Over Obstacles to Title KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community College Softball Roundup
As Usual, UCLA Has a Full Crop : NFL draft: Jamir Miller heads bushel of Bruin talent expected to be selected. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : La Habra's Big Inning Buries Fullerton
Trial Coaching Stint Doesn't Quite Cut It
Right Jab Was Moorer's Best Weapon : Boxing: Left-hander outboxes Holyfield, who doesn't complain about controversial decision. ALLAN MALAMUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Go Down Swinging in Ninth : Baseball: Rodriguez's diving catch provides lift, but it doesn't translate in 7-6 loss to Expos. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Martin's Hitting Leads Pirates Past Braves From Associated Press
Finley Leaves Door Open, Red Sox Steal Game, 6-5 BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McDonald, Smith Lead Orioles From Associated Press
Corona del Mar Diver Seventh at Nationals
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VALLEY BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM : COACH OF THE YEAR : Goffredo's Falcons Were a Season-Long Surprise JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schwartz Wins Speedway Motorcycle Race
Clark's Grand Slam Gives Kennedy Victory
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VENTURA COUNTY BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM : COACH OF THE YEAR : Cvijanovich Takes Pride in an Overachieving Team STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING : Bad Start Slows Stars & Stripes RICH ROBERTS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gott Still Can't Find the Groove MARYANN HUDSON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West's Brown Stops Orange Coast
Garden Grove League Baseball Roundup
Northridge Men in Step for Final Volleyball Breakthrough MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Naster's No-Hit Feeling Lingers Into Next Day
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Tran, Laske Lead Los Amigos to Victory Against La Quinta HEATHER STEVENS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Butcher Expected to Be Sent Down BOB NIGHTENGALE
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Cavallini Gives Stars Overtime Victory, 5-4 From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Butcher Expected to Be Sent Down BOB NIGHTENGALE
Left Alone, Holy Bull Will Have Easy Time
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Pitcher Parisi Gets His Fourth Shutout of Season
Rams Not Likely to Pick Receiver : Draft: They plan to select quarterback with No. 5 pick, unless they trade for lower-round choice. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Might Want to Bone Up on Mutual Funds JERRY CROWE
Realignment Is Paying Dividend for Dodgers
There's No Moorer Doubt : There Was Too Much Left to Do JIM MURRAY
SUNSET LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Grave Leads Huntington Beach Past Edison
College Signings
UCLA Alumni Upset About Distribution of Rose Bowl Tickets
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Carlson Leads Irvine Past Newport Harbor
Clippers Go Down Fighting to Suns : Pro basketball: After trailing by 19 points, L.A. stages a rally before losing, 127-121. From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Northridge Gains Split in Softball
Springer Takes Four-Shot Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
SUNSET LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Oilers' Defense Preserves Victory JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GYMNASTICS / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Miller Repeats in the All-Around From Associated Press
PREP SWIMMING / FOOTHILL GAMES : County's Best to Warm Up for Section Finals ERIK HAMILTON
They Don't Forget the Sack of Rome
DIGEST : Glendale's Reilly in Repeat Showing at Grand Olympic
COLLEGE SIGNINGS : Long Beach Poly Guard Commits to Fullerton LON EUBANKS
El Toro's Johnny France Comes Up Empty : Tennis: Newport Harbor's Geoff Abrams defeats his hungry opponent in Ojai tournament. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VENTURA COUNTY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM : COACH OF THE YEAR : Newbury Park Smartly Led by a Tolerant Parvin KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
USC Pair Made the Right Choice : NFL draft: By staying in school, Morton and McGinest improved their stock. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Armbruster Leads Orange Coast to Victory Over Fullerton STEVE KRESAL
City Coaches to Reconsider Rule
PREP ROUNDUP : Western's Woods Shoots Under Par for Seventh Match in Row
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VENTURA COUNTY BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Hartman Improved and Team Followed STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simon, Beckley, Hudson Head All-Star Rosters
Garden Grove League Volleyball Roundup
Michigan State's Miller in California State of Mind : Draft: Quarterback wants to play for Rams but will have to see who picks Shuler and Dilfer. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOCCER / SENIOR BOYS' ALL-STAR GAME : Van De Ven, Quigley Lead South Team
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VENTURA COUNTY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Buena's Giordano Leaves a Champion KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Abeyta Finishes No-Hitter That Mitchell Starts
Carroll Rolls Into Semifinals : Tennis: Ventura skateboarder, 13, wins two matches at Ojai, including 3 1/2-hour marathon against 12-and-under champion. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There Is No Moorer Doubt : Boxing: Undefeated challenger defeats Holyfield to win heavyweight title. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VALLEY BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Lopez Got Respect for Campbell Hall STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back on the Mound Again, Hart's Sanchez Cleans Up JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : La Quinta Wins on Nine Unearned Runs TOM BIRSCHBACH
1993-94 TIMES ALL-VALLEY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Rigley Took Control to Rescue Alemany KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Goes Without a Fight, 9-0 : College baseball: But Matadors show some fire after the game, scuffling among themselves in the wake of Rivera's five-hit shutout. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : St. Margaret's Scores Early and Often in 39-0 Victory
NFL's No. 1 Draft Picks Haven't Always Succeeded DOM AMORE, HARTFORD COURANT
SUNSET LEAGUE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Errors Plague Teams as Marina Beats Ocean View MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lopez, '84 Silver Medalist, to Fight Sequenan TIM KAWAKAMI
Canadiens' Roy Still Hospitalized, Awaits Word on Appendectomy Associated Press
Like Father and Like Son? Holy Bull Still Has Doubters PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Trainer Hopes Rain Stays Away, the Turf Stays Dry for Bien Bien BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas Wins No. 1,333 for Gustafson Associated Press
Halpern Is Latest Coach to Step Down : High school basketball: He resigns from Reseda, becoming the fourth Northwest Valley Conference coach to quit this year. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birmingham's Lincoln Jumps for Joy After Becoming a Dad : Track and field: Girlfriend gives birth to a son, then senior wins four events against Monroe in conference meet. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eggleston Stats Didn't Add Up
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Ex-Jurist Criticizes D.A. for Disqualifying Judge : Courts: Robert R. Willard, retired from bench, calls removal of Lawrence Storch from criminal cases 'selfish and childish.' DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Students Tag Along for Career Insight LESLIE EARNEST
SCIENCE WATCH : Are You There?
WESTMINSTER : Board Approves Plan to Sell Gill School JON NALICK
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : MTA Urged to Keep Transit Police Jobs
COSTA MESA : Jewish Center Plans to Open Preschool JODI WILGOREN
1994 Ventura County Science Fair Winners
TARZANA : Children Get a Hands-On Legal Lesson KAY HWANGBO
ANAHEIM : Laid-Off Employees Eligible for Training MARTIN MILLER
Parade Route
Environmental Group Sues to Block Hoag Project SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Activist Celes King III Still in Serious Condition
Temporary Workers to Be Hired HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Honored for Ride-Sharing Efforts SUSAN BYRNES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council OKs Adding Work-Study Session BILL BILLITER
800 Expected to Take Part in Benefit Walk MARY F. POLS
Series to Discuss Rebuilding Schools : Burbank: The town hall meetings will be held to solicit ideas from the public. They follow a ballot measure's defeat. ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHEAST VALLEY : Wachs Says City Pays Unnecessary Taxes HUGO MARTIN
THOUSAND OAKS : Sixth-Graders Use Skills to Help Library JULIE FIELDS
EL RIO : 3 Teen-Agers Jailed, Accused of Car Theft PEGGY Y. LEE
State May Seek to Oust 3 on School Board : Antelope Valley: They may be targeted over their vote not to administer the Department of Education's controversial CLAS exam. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Fire Causes $100,000 Damage to Buildings TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
IRVINE : Pair to Be Honored for Help During Fire SHELBY GRAD
A Life of Summits and Dark Valleys : Relentless resurgence was the 37th President's hallmark
Rainfall Is Not Expected to Be as Heavy as Predicted : Weather: Storm will bring scattered showers to the county but the precipitation should be light. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Two Environmental Board Seats Vacant
Proposal Links Home Loans to Family Size : Thousand Oaks: Some officials protest that new city requirements would discriminate against large, low-income households. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : SchoolPower Races to Be Run Sunday LESLIE EARNEST
PUC to Discuss Rate Hike Proposal : Utilities: Edison is seeking a 3% increase in revenue. Boost is opposed by the commission staff and consumer groups. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cellular Therapy : Businessman Takes Phone, Fax and Computer to Hospital Room BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Big Fat 'F' in Civics : Democracy a stranger in school voting on year-round schedule
DANA POINT : City Begins Replacing Crumbling Pavement FRANK MESSINA
Lawyer's Donation to Help Quake Victims JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Light on Smokers
Singapore Defended
'Judge Shopping'
Storch Blackballed
D.A. Finds No Crime Done in Motorola Pact BY ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GSA Chief to Pay Government for Personal Expenses
A Careful Plan for the Arrival of Killer Bees : Entomology: Officials stress respect for the pest. Traps have been set to alert officials when the bees get here, probably by winter. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANOGA PARK : Tall Robber Posed as an FBI Agent TRACEY KAPLAN
Taking Back the Old 'Hood AL MARTINEZ
Obituaries
Dalai Lama Fears Effects of Clash Over Leadership : Buddhism: On U.S. visit, religious figure says China may try to exploit a prolonged debate over which of two youngsters is a living Buddha. From Religious News Service
No Language Barrier : College Board to Offer First Test of Proficiency in Chinese K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Earth Day Event Focuses on City Recycling Plant ED BOND
VENTURA : Council to Look at Economic Goals CONSTANCE SOMMER
Test Opponents Threatened With Removal From Office : Education: State warns that Antelope Valley officials who voted against CLAS exams could be dismissed. They say they have done nothing wrong. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planners to Consider New Shapell Project Proposal : Newbury Park: Revised plan would build apartment complex in industrial area, not in gated community. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brown Launches Small-Business Loan Program : Politics: The state treasurer and candidate for governor says the action helps fulfill her pledge to create jobs. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : New Mayor Calls for Council Teamwork BERT ELJERA
Students Get Lessons on the Environment : Earth Day: A host of school-sponsored activities across the county mark the annual celebration. JOANNA M. MILLER and JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Other Side's Tactics
'All you see today are sneakers. I tell you, the day of the well-dressed man is dead.' : Most of the World Walks On By, but the Memories Still Shine JOHN M. GLIONNA
OJAI : Merchants Cash In on Tennis Tournament TRACY WILSON
Pope Blasts U.N. for Support of Abortion, Contraception From Reuters
VENTURA : Bogus Pipe Bomb Found at Schoolyard PEGGY Y. LEE
COSTA MESA : No Fraud Found in City Contract Award WILLSON CUMMER
His Beat Is Fix-It Men Who Tinker With Bill : Crime: Literate in the language of electronics, Zefferino Lopez catches crooks who gouge consumers for phony repairs. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MADD Planning Candlelight Vigil KAY SAILLANT
PLACENTIA : Police Prepare Teen Party Warning Letter DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
CHP Officer Gives New Testimony in King Case : Courts: Powell said the beating tired him out, the jury is told. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholar to Offer Views on Philistines
GLENDALE : Resident Injured in 2nd Arson Fire TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
SANTA ANA : Architect Unveils Courthouse Plans JON NALICK
SANTA ANA : Neighborhood Assn. Plans Weekend Tours
Boy, 7, Fatally Hurt Leaving School Bus : Accident: The child, who was riding in the vehicle for the first day, is struck by pickup while darting across street toward friends. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Large Load of '3 Strikes' Cases Filed by Prosecutors
IRVINE : Asian Awareness Seminars Set at UCI ALICIA DI RADO
SANTA ANA : Volunteers to Fix Up El Salvador Park
Countywide : Academic Pentathlon Scheduled Today SHELBY GRAD
More Parking Tickets Are Part of Riordan Plan : Budget: His proposal to replace Westside city traffic officers with a private company gets a mixed reaction. The mayor says changes can bring in $9 million more a year. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 2-Year-Old Girl Hit by Car, Killed MARY F. POLS
Oxnard to Study Shift in Smoking Regulations : Health: Officials agree on need to review their law after nearby jurisdictions toughen limits, but have not formulated any changes. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Official Pleads No Contest in Misspending Case : Courts: Former Bradbury city manager agrees to pay restitution in exchange for having four other felony counts dropped. She could get a two-year prison sentence. ANDREW LEPAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Corporate Aid for Poor
Obituaries
Tustin Man, 18, Found Shot Dead on Beach
EL RIO : Man, 21, Stabbed While He Sits in Car PEGGY Y. LEE
Man Convicted of Defrauding 100 Victims Out of $3 Million : Crime: Officials say self-styled franchise expert Don David Wilson promised investors brand-name items but sent worthless goods. He targeted the elderly, they say. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : 7 New Officers Join Police Department SHELBY GRAD
Judge Declines to Dismiss Indictment DWAYNE BRAY
City Bans Roller-Bladers From Tennis Courts DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Air Power Isn't Enough : The Bosnian army needs arms, and Europe Needs Russia
Wayne Ambrose, Longtime Coach and Runner, Dies
VENTURA : More Charges Issued in Bank Fraud Case MARY F. POLS
Support Found for U.S. Role in Population Control Efforts From Religious News Service
Juanenos Are Steadily Learning Cultural Heritage of Tribe ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Seeks to Be Voice for Refugees in Camps : Immigration: The Vietnamese orphan 'represents a human dimension to the tragedy of the boat people,' rights activist says. BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Class Language Shift Upsets Latinos ED BOND
CALABASAS : City Gets Involved in Children's Activities KURT PITZER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : OCTA Urged to Keep Dial-A-Ride Service BILL BILLITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Arrested in Slaying of Friend TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Jurors Acquit Man in Stolen Ruby Plot : Courts: They deadlock on similar charges involving a Chatsworth resident. Prosecutors may seek to retry him. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A.'s Machinations
Chancellor OKd Sale of 4,000 Rose Bowl Tickets : Athletics: UCLA official approved the transaction with a football booster in exchange for a $100,000 contribution. The deal was struck two days before the team's opponent was determined. RALPH FRAMMOLINO and WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : 840 Athletes Take Part in Faley Games MIMI KO
OXNARD : Court Says Residents Can Sue Over Signs MARY F. POLS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Free Screenings Offered at Health Fair DEBRA CANO
Ojai Woman Found After Crash Ordeal : Rescue: Alice Maynard falls asleep at wheel, spends 30 hours in creek bed after her car plunges off freeway. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Law Firm Seeks $367,000 From City After Funding Battle PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Man Gets 9 Months for Firing Into Sky TRACEY KAPLAN
Multiculturalism
Officer Gives New Testimony in King Beating : Courts: Laurence M. Powell said he tired himself out hitting plaintiff, according to highway patrolman. LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fake Quake to Help Pinpoint Needed Royce Hall Repairs BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bittersweet Address : Speech: Barbara Bush, at Nixon Library hours before ex-President's death, reminisces about him and late wife Pat. LYNN FRANEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part of the Solution : 700 Valley Schoolchildren Spend Earth Day Cleaning Up Beach SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Candidate Fined for False Advertising CARLOS V. LOZANO
Congressional Hearings on Tobacco
HOLLYWOOD : Plastic Freeway Wall Designed to Resist Graffiti
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 200 Voice Opposition to Elsmere Canyon Dump : Environment: Meeting is mixture of old fears about landfill and new concerns prompted by Jan. 17 quake. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quake Relief Effort Continues
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Trial Ordered in Poisoning of English Teacher JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Presbyterians Vote to Disavow Parts of Women's Conference JOHN DART
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Birds Take Up Residence at Car Dealership DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Transit Authority to Offer Free Rides SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Pink Floyd Show Was Fine Without Screens
Word on the Street Scene Is 'Family' MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Compiled by Ken Williams
MUSIC REVIEW : Hendricks, Scheja Return to Pavilion in Recital DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
The Right Location for 'Mame's' Kick
Unsportsmanlike Trend
ART REVIEW : A Show Beyond Pictures CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Faculty Show Is a Grade Above the Others CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Flagrant Foul
THEATER REVIEW : 'Anatomy' of a Monologuist : Spalding Gray, who will bring to the Irvine Barclay tales of his pilgrimages, makes his fear accessible and funny. RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GIs and the Holocaust
Women's Works: Minor Achievement : Soprano Phillips-Thornburgh Hears Arrested Development in the Program by Harmonia Baroque By BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Grants Awarded CHRIS PASLES
TV REVIEW : CBS' 'Yearling' a Worthwhile Remake RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rewrites and Rehearsals: A Typical 'Blossom' Day DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who's Got the Right to 'Color' Final Cut? : Director Richard Rush and Producers Battle Over Fate of Bruce Willis Thriller CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Pop/rock ROBERT LEVINE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
DANCE REVIEW : L.A. Troupe Mixes New, Old at Bovard Auditorium JENNIFER FISHER
Pavement at a Crossroad : Palace appearance thrusts group from cult performers to major musical forces, surprising themselves as well as the audience. RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guest-Star Salaries
Chekhov Was Bored Too
Desmarais Had Help
WEEKEND TV : CNN Gives View of South Africa's Future N.F. MENDOZA
THEATER REVIEW : 'Merlin': Merciless and Without Magic RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The Fourth Wall'
$9 Million Sure Can Buy a Heap of Blues : Clubs: The spare-no-expense House of Blues will offer live music nightly starting May 1 on the Sunset Strip. HEIDI SIEGMUND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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