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What happened on April 26, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Family Settles With City in Slayings of 2 : Courts: Survivors of brothers shot to death by a Compton officer in 1991 will receive $4 million to $6 million. The slayings had outraged the Samoan American community. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sattiewhite Death Sentence Is Upheld : Courts: Judge Lawrence Storch rejects defense attorneys' request for a life term without parole for the convicted murderer. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPTON : Sisters Plead No Contest in Attack on Grandfather
Pacoima Man Gets Life Sentence in Supermarket Slaying THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
27 Arrested on Suspicion of Soliciting Prostitution : Law enforcement: Police also cite two bars and two liquor stores for allegedly selling liquor to an 18-year-old decoy. FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Healthy Cities Project Focus of Resolution JENNIFER OLDHAM
GRANADA HILLS : Judge Backs Plan to Expand Dump HUGO MARTIN
Grant to Provide Jobs for Quake Victims PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Board May Seek CLAS Test Revision : Education: Proposal by the Conejo Valley district would support the concept of the exam but seek changes. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Changes Weighed in Downtown Tax Plan ED BOND
Counting the Costs : Panel Weighs Countywide Sales Tax for Transportation SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Higher Assessment for Dredging Backed CONSTANCE SOMMER
STANTON : Man Found Shot to Death in Car
Restaurant Manager's Tea Bottle Toss Foils Armed Robber TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bottle Battle : Beverage Container Proves a Cool Way to Fend Off Gunman TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Eyes of California Should Be on Texas : Richards' positive ties to Mexico offer a model for Wilson
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 11th Service Center Opens for Earthquake Victims
U.S. Officials Dissect Quake Response ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange City Council May Televise Meetings : Government: Trial run may be undertaken at no cost to the city if a cable report due in May is approved. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stop 'Pillorying Hillary'; It's Utter Hypocrisy : Whitewater: Shame on the reporters who, with Watergate stars in their eyes, went after her. BETTY FRIEDAN, Betty Friedan's latest book is "The Fountain of Age" (Simon and Schuster, 1994). and
County Administrator Finds Reform Elusive : Government: Hired six months ago with a mandate to control budgets, Sally Reed has suffered a string of setbacks. CARLA RIVERA and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Turbulence in Japan : Old powerbrokers, old ways stymie a new prime minister
LOS ANGELES : Jail Employee Awarded $1.2 Million From City
Powell Says He Came Close to Shooting King LINDA DEUTSCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Nixon's Final Trip Home
Offices Close in Mourning
Restitution Sought for Campaign Costs JEFF McDONALD
Countywide : Swimmers Warned About Storm Drains FRANK MESSINA
High School District Gets State Ultimatum on Disputed CLAS Test SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PORT HUENEME : Grand Theft Suspect Stopped at Airport CHRISTINA LIMA
Rescuers Praised
Devious Petition
Lead Poisoning of Children
Foreign Policy
Wasted Money
Tickets Issued for Small Oil Spills
Study Needed
LONG BEACH : Coast Guard Handing Out Tickets for Small Oil Spills
Foe Teed Off by Proposed Golf Fee Hike JAMES RAINEY
Ventura City Manager Baker to Resign July 1 : Government: In a surprise announcement, he says he will step down after 13 years for a private consulting job. CONSTANCE SOMMER and DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Beach Party Train Tops Expectations CHRISTINA LIMA
Service Yard Due for Artful Sprucing Up : Thousand Oaks: Program adopted in 1985 calls for the city to set aside at least 1% of all public works expenditures for such projects. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expert Adds Shopping Deprivation to List of Post-Quake Woes Ann W. O'Neill, Times Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES : Bolton Hit Essentially Is 1966 Isley Song, Jury Finds
COSTA MESA : Volunteers Needed to Help Plant Trees WILLSON CUMMER
2 State Beaches Lower Parking Fee in Trial AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Causes 70 Crashes; Woman Dies CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Will Drop Eviction Suit Against Rams : Dispute: Board OKs practice field lease ratified earlier by team, Anaheim. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robings Says Hospital Wing Not Researched PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Countywide : Drums and Dancers Tell Africa Story MIMI KO
BUENA PARK : Fire Chief Fields Questions on Merger DEBRA CANO
VAN NUYS : 19 Groups Honored for Quake Response MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Chick Seeks Larger LAPD Planning Role HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SALVADOR WATCH : New Leader, Old Fears
Obituaries
Psychologist Testifies in Teen-Ager's Trial DWAYNE BRAY
Drivers, Farm Workers Pay Price of Late Storm : Weather: Freeways and strawberry fields are a mess. Showers could linger through Wednesday, when Richard Nixon is buried. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Charged in Sweep of Illegal Contractors JEFF SCHNAUFER
WESTMINSTER : $50,000 May Be OKd for Lawsuit Defense BERT ELJERA
PORT HUENEME : Woman, 2 Juveniles Arrested in Robbery PEGGY Y. LEE
Theft Charge Against Pair May Be Dropped DWAYNE BRAY
Interim Orange Unified School Supt. Named MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robber Becomes 1st in County Charged Under '3 Strikes' Law : Simi Valley: The paroled convict now faces 10 felony counts of child molestation. He is being held without bail and faces arraignment today. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michael Huffington
Captives of Health Care
Lack of Trust
Flynn, VanderKolk to Rescind Salary Cuts for Their Assistants : Government: Pair reverse last year's decision that reduced aides' pay, hours 10%. Budget slashes hit nearly all other departments. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Wins 19 Journalism Awards FRANK MESSINA
LAGUNA BEACH : Task Force to Lobby Scouts for Gay Rights LESLIE EARNEST
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Lauds Cowboy Poetry Fest's Bottom Line JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Few Attend College's Handicapped Awareness Day : Disabilities: No one shows up for program's showcase event. Organizers blame rain, in part. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctors Return From Vietnam Hospitals Tour SUSAN BYRNES
IRVINE : City May Revise Rules on Commercial Signs SHELBY GRAD
FULLERTON : City Hikes Fees for Renting Facilities MIMI KO
Obituaries
Unrepentant Powell Defends Beating of King JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
April Showers Cause Minor Car Accidents : Weather: Rain should end by this afternoon and clouds may linger through Wednesday. But official says moisture is only 68% of normal. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GSA Chief's Debt Minor, Audit Shows : Expenses: Roger Johnson owed government $72 and has paid it. Office says his 'unfamiliarity with official travel rules' caused the blunder. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Probes Possible Hospital Embezzling : Health care: The agency and UCLA Medical Center auditors are looking into claims that a radiology employee billed the facility for services that were not performed. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA/WOODLAND HILLS : 3 Schools Win at Shakespeare Festival SUSAN BYRNES
GARDEN GROVE : Fall Kindergarten Registration to Begin
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita City Hall Will Reopen After Quake Monday JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Restaurant on Pier Damaged in Blaze JON NALICK
ENCINO : Resident to Install 'Duck Crossing' Signs KAY HWANGBO
Rolfing
Tay's Accused Killer Is Mentally Ill, Jury Told : Courts: A psychologist testifying for the defense claims Robert Chan--who allegedly masterminded the 1992 slaying of the 17-year-old student--is suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Officer Awarded for Money-Saving Idea BILL BILLITER
Anaheim : City Expected to OK Repairs to Stadium MARTIN MILLER
Making a Difference in Your Community : Bike Patrol Takes to the Hills to Help REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON RODNEY KING : The Criminal System Skews Value of a Life : We should limit jury awards, especially when the victim is largely responsible for events leading up to the injury. DAVID DREIER, David Dreier (R-Claremont) is a senior member of the House Rules Committee. and
State Prison, Plagued by Escapes, Will Install Electrified Fence : Corrections: Lethal barrier is expected to save money by replacing watchtower guards as well as improve security at the facility. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Gives Mayor's Budget Good Reception : Finances: But council members want more information on plan to use $200 million in DWP funds. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forum to Focus on Santa Clara River JOANNA M. MILLER
Thousand Oaks to Look at Ways to Bring Day Care to Old Town : Council: Officials have allotted $155,000 to develop programs for low-income families. They will consider strategy at tonight's meeting. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
March Restaurant Closures
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : All Students Can Play a Part in Musical DEBRA CANO
Don't Ask Gorazde to Surrender : Bosnia: The Serbs don't want only the territory; they want it 'cleansed.' Realpolitik would offer peace without security. JACK MILES, Jack Miles is a member of The Times' editorial board.
Getting a Better Read on Miss October : As Ms. McCarthy read on . . . it wasn't so hard to think of her as . . . well, maybe not the girl next door, but a nice young woman who likes kids and is liked in return. SCOTT HARRIS
When the Music Stops : Choirmaster Slain in Holdup Is Remembered Fondly SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect : Crime: Van Nuys man was hit four times. Police are investigating whether he fired during the foot chase. PEGGY Y. LEE and MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 25 Residents to Learn of Police Operations BILL BILLITER
'Black and Blue' Lyric
Crime in U.S. and Singapore
Another Rose Bowl Loss : UCLA is badgered by Wisconsin's ticket-scalping revelations
OXNARD : Professional Artists Judge Student Works MAIA DAVIS
LAPD Secrecy on Street Crime Data Triggers Controversy : Police: Yaroslavsky to call for release of violent-crime analyses. The material includes plans for stymieing lawbreakers. MARC LACEY and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : Driver Shot on Highway; LAPD Mechanic Held
Restaurant Owners, Smokers Fired Up as Ban Takes Effect : Ventura: Ordinance barring puffing in most workplaces, restaurants and other public places is instituted today. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACOIMA : Elementary Students Meet Mayor Riordan MIGUEL BUSTILLO
PACOIMA : Mortician Will Try to Revive Business District JEFF SCHNAUFER
GLENDALE : 'Team Spirit' Float Proposed for Parade JENNIFER OLDHAM
State Fires Workers' Comp Judge Accused of Molesting Lawyer JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Neighborhood Beat : Garden Grove Community Policing Program Stresses Prevention Over Arrests GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
COLUMN ONE : The Search for Names of the Dead : Orange County has a striking number of John and Jane Does who were neither poor nor loners. Many left clues--a room key, a bus ticket--that torment investigators trying to find out who they were. JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Focus : A Grain of Hope for Battered Economies : A staple food long revered by indigenous peoples in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia is drawing worldwide interest. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mountain Lion Apparently Kills Jogger on Foothills Trail Associated Press
Next Step : Island Paradise Is Unlocked by Prison's Demise : Penitentiary's demolition inspires big plans for tourist development off the coast of Brazil. MAC MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Karl Hess; Goldwater's Speech Writer in 1964 MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Country Doctor Faces the Era of AIDS : BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : MY OWN COUNTRY, A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS By Abraham Verghese . Simon & Schuster: $23, 347 pages MICHAEL DORRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Yorba Linda, Center Stage : Funeral: Nixon's hometown, thrust again in the spotlight, prepares for his final homecoming. 'There is a certain excitement,' one council member says. DAVID REYES and DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SOCIAL ISSUES : Hawaii Tries to Take a Stand Against Same-Sex Marriages SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postscript : Battling to Save a Bridge to Peace : The Elbe River span where U.S. and Soviet soldiers joyously met in World War II is slated for demolition. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Studied : Race relations: Legal group says such incidents are underreported nationally. Dozens of cases are listed in Southern California. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : San Clemente and Whittier Will Hold Nixon Memorials : Tributes: Museum will have an exhibit of mementos from his career; college will host service. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
98 Haitians to Be Returned Reuters
SAN SALVADOR : Ex-Rebels in the House
Those Who Began Talks Reject Emerging Israel-PLO Pact : Mideast: A Palestinian ex-negotiator says the accord falls short. Likud leader Netanyahu, also an early delegate, criticizes it for going too far. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bitter Legacy the Loser as Voters Head for Polls BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's The Deal?
Times 100 Report
Welfare-Job Study Indicates Tough Task for Reform Plan ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Commandments for Healthier Kids SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
JOHANNESBURG : Free Polls, at Last
National Agenda : Seeds of Hope in the Killing Fields : An unusual regime is healing the economy and freeing Cambodia's press. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady Invokes Nixon Name in Drive : Health care: Hillary Rodham Clinton cites ex-President's 1974 proposal to deal with uninsured as she addresses nation's newspaper publishers on medical insurance. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exercising Interest : These 10 Tactics Can Help You Forget How Boring Stairclimbing Can Be SUZANNE SCHLOSBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Schlosberg, a former editor at Shape magazine, is author of "The Ultimate Workout Log: An Exercise Diary and Fitness Guide."
German Bank Defends Loans to Fugitive It Accuses of Fraud MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson to Sue U.S. on Inmate Immigrants : Government: The action will also seek to require INS to take custody of released convicts. The suit is the first in a planned series of legal actions on immigrant issues. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AQMD Unveils Revamped Plan to Wipe Out Smog : Pollution: Focus is on credits, incentives for industry. The 15-year program also targets traffic emissions. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR : Candidates See No. 2 Post as Step Up Political Ladder MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Groups Report a Surge of Interest in 'Living Wills' MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Socialists Bolt, Imperil Coalition Rule : Politics: Hata, new premier, loses majority in Parliament. Future of his government is in doubt. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rwanda Fighting Rages; Burundi Coup Aborted From Reuters
Donald J. Atwood, Ex-Deputy Defense Secretary From Reuters
Haitian Soldiers Reportedly Kill 23 Loyal to Aristide From Associated Press
Michigan Commission Favors Legal Physician-Assisted Suicide EDWARD WALSH, THE WASHINGTON POST
Mail Bomb Kills Man, Injures Wife in Colorado Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Global Powers Once Again Paralyzed by Bosnia Crisis : Balkans: Serbs boast of staring down NATO. World leaders can't square fear of quagmire with desire to end the killing. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CARTAGENA : A Message for Latins
Clinton Rejects Casino Tax Hike for Welfare Plan RONALD BROWNSTEIN and ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VATICAN CITY : Pope to Mafia Country
When Burn Goes Bust : Mind games may help you lose the boredom and pump up your interest in that idel home gym. KATHLEEN DOHENY, Special to The Times
Allies Take New Tack to End Bosnia War : Diplomacy: U.S., European Union, U.N., Russia will meet for the first time today in search of a permanent cease-fire. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: NASHVILLE : Putting the Twang Back in the City's Heart : The Grand Ole Opry left the Ryman Auditorium 20 years ago. Now the red-brick landmark will be filled with music, and a museum, again. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim Refuses to Testify in '3 Strikes' Case Associated Press
Health Watch
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : O.C.'s Chief of Protocol in Command Performance MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Clinton Plans Brief Stay for Funeral : Itinerary: The President will fly in just before the services and will leave hours later. He plans no formal discussions with foreign dignitaries. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Press : Richard M. Nixon--The View From Abroad
Thousands Will Be Waiting as Nixon Comes Back Home : Services: Crowds will greet ex-President today at his library, where funeral planning continues. Speculation continues regarding which world dignitaries will attend. ERIC LICHTBLAU and REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Federal Offices, Agencies Will Be Closed Wednesday THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Public Viewing Begins
Jokes
Clinton, Cabinet Open Drive Against Assault Weapons : Legislation: Effort seeks enough support to have the measure included in talks reconciling House, Senate versions of the crime bill. PAUL RICHTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Newport Harbor Honors Modest Effort ANN CONWAY
MYTHBUSTERS : Go Ahead and Cross Your Eyes KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Federal Offices to Close for Day of Mourning THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Statewide Health Care Plan Expected on Ballot in Fall DOUGLAS SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Africa Blasts Kill 12 on Election Eve : Violence: A 220-pound bomb rips a taxi stand in nation's deadliest wave of right-wing terrorism. Troops are mobilized to ensure safety at polling places. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : News Organizations Descend on O.C. for Presidential Funeral : Coverage: Television, radio crews from around the world arrive in town for one of the biggest media events in recent history. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Milk-and-Honey Dream Sour for Some : After spending most of their lives abroad, ethnic Lebanese find it hard to adapt to their ancestral homeland. MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making English Spelling EZer MARY ANN HOGAN
Study Casts Movie Popcorn as Health Villain PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E-Mail: A Language From Cyberspace MARY ANN HOGAN
Changing Lifestyles : Poppies Pop Up Again : Denied the aid they were promised, Colombian Indians are forced back to the cultivation of opium to survive. STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Jury Is Still Out on Nixon's Place in History : Politics: Writers and academicians are as conflicted in their views as was the former President's own career. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Tragedy's Voice : Vietnamese Boy Will Tell Congress of Boat People's Plight BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Changing Lifestyles : Russian Thieves, Extortionists Preying on Foreign Visitors : Cash-heavy executives are lucrative targets for common criminals and big-city racketeers. MATT BIVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In the Spirit of Santa Marta BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Court Lets Stand Social Worker Immunity DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italians Mark WWII Victory Over Fascism WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lettered--But Spell-Bound : Hang-ups: They have high IQs and doctorates. Some are CEOs--even ex-vice presidents. Yet they still don't know whether it's p-o-t-a-t-o-e or p-o-t-a-t-o. MARY ANN HOGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Public May View Nixon Casket Today JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics Challenge Study That Found Welfare Cheating Rate of 62% : Aid: Only six of 135 alleged fraud cases were prosecuted. The Orange County research has been widely cited to justify spending millions on catching cheaters. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : At the Sole of a Foot-Fashion Fad : The ubiquitous boots of Dr. Martens have shod everyone from skinheads to the Dalai Lama. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Officials Praise Earthquake Response : Preparedness: While reviewing the Northridge temblor, they also stress a need for improvement. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Place' Maker Does His Heart Good : Creator-host Fred Bergendorff's hobby and pet project is an Anaheim-produced TV show on KDOC that features adoptable dogs and cats from area shelters. JIM WASHBURN
SPORTS
Analysis : Sorry, Charlie: NFL Snubs Ward : NFL draft: Teams say Heisman Trophy winner couldn't make up his mind what sport to play, so he goes undrafted. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Hold On to First : Baseball: The Yankees hand them their fourth loss in a row, 11-1, but they stay tied at the top in the AL West at 8-12. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cougars' Sampson Goes to Oklahoma From Staff and Wire Reports
Analysis : Rams Take Quick Fix T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Detroit Might Miss Ultimate Goal HELENE ELLIOTT
Top Marks: Swimming
El Dorado's Sweet Going to Fresno Pacific
RETURN OF THE : Wallach Wallop : Third Baseman Is on a Tear Since Becoming Cleanup Hitter for the Dodgers MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parque Pitches His Way to Chance in June Draft ERIC SHEPARD
Top Outdoor Marks: Track and Field
Saddleback Wins Conference Golf Title
NFL Closes Its Loophole on Reporters JOHN CHERWA
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Enjoys His Escape From N.Y. BOB NIGHTENGALE
U.S. National Hockey Team Wins Opener at World Championships Associated Press
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : College baseball
Fullerton Reports Minor Infraction MIKE DIGIOVANNA
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson, Mariners Defeat Clemens From Associated Press
ROUNDUP : San Clemente Stops Laguna Beach MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAMS DRAFT : Decision 'Unanimous' to Pass on Quarterback MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marlins Win, but Harvey Is Injured From Associated Press
Falcons Select Klein : Pro football: Former local quarterback who left Cal for C.W. Post is drafted in fourth round. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interested Fan Had Defense for Record Attempt MAL FLORENCE
BOXING : Sharp Borboa Cuts Down Roman TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kossub Realizing Her Goals at OCC STEVE KRESAL
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Toe Injury Sidelines Mets' Gooden Associated Press
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : Track JOHN ORTEGA
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : Stroh Says 1994 Football Season Will Be His Last STEVE ELLING
SANTA ANITA : His First Southland Title Won, Van Berg Turns Attention East BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Puck Stops in Boston as Roy Makes 60 Saves Against Bruins From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Coaches Are Glad Mayeda Needed Some Fresh Air JOHN WEYLER
Where Are They Now? DAVID W. MYERS
In Aftermath of Draft, Rams Plan Meetings With Free Agents MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : Track JOHN ORTEGA
NFL TRANSACTIONS : Chargers Unload Leading Rusher Butts for Draft Picks From Associated Press
RAIDERS DRAFT : Linebacker Question Gets Answered in a Flurry STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Proves That Fame Is Relative : Pro football: Klein, a former L.A. prep star who left Cal for tiny C.W. Post, is drafted in fourth round. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men of Teal : In San Jose, Sharks Know the Way to Bring Out True Colors in Fans HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
How Hitchcock Fought Nazis : The Master Made Two Propaganda Films That Haven't Been Seen Here, Until Now KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joan Mitchell: A Painter Under the Influences : The American, a sampler of whose work is at the Newport Harbor, was affected by the light and the terrain of northern France.
Dining Review : Fund-Raiser Is Taken to New Lights MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Though Dated, 'Broadway' Has Bright Spots DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Reviews : There Are Two Sides to 'Mandela' Story ROBERT KOEHLER
Music Review : A Tough Knight at the Opera MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Music Reviews : Brendel's Provocative Beethoven Series DANIEL CARIAGA
Video News
New Picture for Forgotten Latinos ROBERT LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Drowning in Shallow 'Sea' of '70s Excess : Director Roosevelt Blankenship Jr. stages an energetic and symmetrical production, but the cast overacts without adding any depth. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : 'Kids Killing Kids': Trying to Stem Tide LYNNE HEFFLEY
'Falsettos' Voice Isn't Traditional : Theater: Composer-lyricist William Finn has long used his musicals to redefine both what a family is and how it's supposed to act. BARBARA ISENBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting to Keep Movies as Their Makers Intended : Arts: A nonprofit group that battles against film alteration will hold a three-day symposium starting Wednesday to debate this and related issues. ROBERT LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Trafford Tanzi' Among 6 Plays Planned for San Diego Rep Season NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : 'Girls' Badder Than the Competition DAVID J. FOX
Music Reviews : Many Aural Awards in Mischa Concert HERBERT GLASS
BUSINESS
Sparks Fly Over Power Lines and Their Impact on Prices : Utilities: Debate grows about the health and economic effects of electromagnetic field energy. Until recently, concern had been centered on the towers' looks. RON GALPERIN
Lawyer Awarded $23.1 Million in Guess Suit : Courts: Panel orders Marciano brothers to pay Marshall B. Grossman, who represented them in battle for company. JIM SCHACHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's More to a Mutual Fund Than a Good Manager From Reuters
Vons Lures 2 Executives Away From Rival Lucky : Supermarkets: Lawrence Del Santo and Richard Goodspeed are named to high posts at Southland's major store chain. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Highest-Priced Companies
On Assignment Posts Profit in 1st Quarter
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Biggest Industrial Companies
Lauterbach Opens Branch in Van Nuys JACK SEARLES
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Divvying It Up
California Federal Reports First-Quarter Loss of $326.3 Million MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Profit Margins
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Charging Ahead
WellPoint Health Earns Profit of $61.6 Million
Banks Lost $50 Million Last Year : Finance: Only 9 of 27 report profit; delinquent loans jump $31.4 million. One executive calls it the worst year he's seen. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Wall Street's Forlorn
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : An Index of Companies and Where They Rank
American Health Restructures Its Loan Payments
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Rising Restlessness Stuart Silverstein
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : RISING FORTUNES : Fastest Profit Growth
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : A New Season Blossoms David W. Myers
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Absolute Profits
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Lowest-Priced Companies
Political Morass Could Trap Japan's Economic Recovery : Trade: A split in the hours-old coalition government sends the Tokyo stock market lower as investors lose confidence. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jump in Home Resales Hits a 7-Year High in California : Real estate: A scramble to lock in mortgage interest rates is cited in the 31.3% rise in the state over a year ago. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jump in Home Resales Hits 7-Year High : Real estate: A scramble to lock in mortgage interest rates is cited in the 31.3% rise in California over a year ago. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Biggest Service Companies
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : What Rises Faster Than Dough? Williams-Sonoma Stock : The purveyor of fancy kitchenware spent 1993 following a different recipe for profit. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LTC Properties Reports 1st-Quarter Profit Surge
Pacific Scientific Reports Profit for First Quarter
Summit Care Reports Profit in 3rd Quarter
Consult Attorney to File Bankruptcy
Quake Jolted Profits at TransWorld Bancorp
Styles on Video Shows $1.4-Million Quarter Profit
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Nose Dives
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Wall Street's Favorites
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : A Reversal of Fortune for Medical Firms : Six of the 10 steepest stock price declines occurred in that sector. One reason? Growing worry over health care reform. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / Potpourri : Quirks, Oddities, Trivia and Other Tidbits About Some of the Companies Found in This Year's Times 100. DAVID OLMOS / Los Angeles Times
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Biggest Banks and S&Ls
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : Putting This Guide Together
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : A Bushel Full of Change Donald Woutat
Calnetics Posts 21% Drop in 3rd-Quarter Earnings
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Shifting Tides of the Market Tom Petruno
Home Sales Up 60%, Jobless Rate Points to Better Economy JACK SEARLES
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Networking Has Tied Things Up Nicely for Cisco Systems : There don't seem to be enough superlatives to describe the maker of computer routing boxes, which has a stock market value of $8.6 billion. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Expo Will Benefit Youth Club
Political Morass Could Trap Japan's Economic Recovery : Leadership: A split in the hours-old coalition government sends the Tokyo stock market lower as investors lose confidence. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Large Projects in the Works in Oxnard JACK SEARLES
Experts Urge Americans to Save More for Retirement CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bolsa Index Drops 18.2 on 2nd Kidnaping : Mexico: Abduction of wealthy businessman triggers another stock market decline. From Reuters
New Image Industries' Income Takes Plunge
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Great Expectations
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : RISING FORTUNES : Fat Profits From Oversized Clubs : Carlsbad-based Callaway Dominates the Golf Industry DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arco Reports 40% Decline in Profit for First Quarter
Mortgage and Realty Lists $5.15-Million Loss
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover or a Mutual Fund by Its Name From Associated Press
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Survival of the Fittest : Banks That Made It Through Recession Are Stronger CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : Editor's Note:
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : RISING FORTUNES : Expanding in Nursing Home Care : GranCare saw sales jump 68% in 1993. It credits an aggressive growth strategy. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Times 100 Performers Symbolize a New Vigor : California's economic stirring is evident in the success stories of its top-ranked companies. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Move Over, Clint: Tough-Gal Films Start a Stampede CATHERINE JORDAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : RISING FORTUNES : Peeking at the Future Amy Harmon
20th Century Loses a Customer
Bank of Newport Accuses Customer of Fraud : Finance: The institution says it lost $4.5 million in an equipment lease scheme. U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles is investigating. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foreclosures Increase at Slower Rate DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marvel Comics Gives Stan Lee Lifetime Deal
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : 5 Firms That Went From Red Ink to Black : Top Turnaround Companies Form a Diverse Group NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Organization a Must in Ex-Marine's Office : Profile: Longtime secretary to O.C. Supervisor Thomas F. Riley plans her time and environment with precision. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE REGIONS : L.A.'s Mixed Crop Patrick Lee
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : Exceptions
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Falling Behind
Station Manager for Southwest Airlines Operations Appointed
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : Who, What & Where : The Facts About Companies in The Times 100
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Solectron's Mantra for Success : It's 'Faster, Better and Cheaper.' In just five years, the Milpitas computer circuit board maker has become a global player with more than $1 billion in revenue. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goodwill Effort to Make Deadline JANE APPLEGATE, Jane Applegate is a syndicated columnist and author
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE REGIONS : Health Care a Tonic for OC Economy : Respiratory and infusion therapy firm Abbey is a good example. It's gone from near-collapse to 1993 earnings of $14 million. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Productivity Remains Key Concern for Firms : It's hard to measure but, most agree, companies need more of it. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : In the Red
Landlords Under the Gun : If Building Owners Can't Make Repairs by Mid-July, Displaced Tenants Can Walk DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamburger Hamlet Loses $327,000 in 1st Quarter
Micropolis Reports $9.76-Million Loss
Rating of 20th Century Subsidiaries Again Cut
State Asked to Roll Back Milk Price Hike : Petition: Consumers Union calls last year's boost in prices paid farmers unjustified. It says the poor are being hurt. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American Pacific State Bank's Profits Take Dip
Unocal Report on Myanmar Rejected : Energy: Shareholders defeat proxy resolution calling for study on alleged human rights violations related to pipeline project. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stockholders Approve Summit Health Merger
Blue Chips Soar 57.10 as Bond Yields Plunge : Markets: Strong corporate earnings reports help ignite the broad advance. DuPont reports 29% quarterly earnings growth. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Markets to Close in Honor of Nixon From Associated Press
Hollywood Moves to Colonize China ALAN CITRON and CLAUDIA ELLER
THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : A Boom Year for Stock Offerings : Dozens of California companies find success in initial public offerings. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newhall Land & Farming Blames Loss on Quake
The Sports Memorabilia Phenomenon Plays On BRUCE HOROVITZ
TECHNOLOGY : Interactive Disk Combines Music, Video, 3-D Animation Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tough Sell for Chambers of Commerce : Hard Hit by Recession and Quake, Booster Groups Seek New Ways to Stay in Business JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israeli Computer Firm Opens Camarillo Office JACK SEARLES
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