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What happened on February 08, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LOS ANGELES : Emergency Food Stamp Program Ends Today
Pheasant Hunting by Prado Dam DAVID HALDANE
Exploring Lasers, Virtual Reality NONA YATES
Man Receives 4 Life Terms in Quadruple Slaying ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greed Behind Problems at Oxnard Dunes, Jury Is Told : Trial: During closing arguments in long-running lawsuit, attorney for home buyers says the city and developer knew an oil waste dump lurked under the site. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Defends Self-Defense Class
VALLEY INTERVIEW / TARI WEISS : Homeowner Says Quake-Proofing Efforts Worked
Yearly Disaster Drill Proposed Each Jan. 17 : Preparedness: Mock emergency, including injuries and meetings, would be held annually to commemorate the Northridge temblor. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer Guns Would Mean Less Crime
THOUSAND OAKS : Adventists' Plans for Mall to Be Studied STEPHANIE SIMON
COSTA MESA : Patrons Plan Dance to Pay Debt to City WILLSON CUMMER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Less-Than-Perfect Contract Process
Shooting Case: Hand It Over to D.A.
EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Anti-Crime Groups to Include Disaster Readiness JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : Police Seek Gunman in Bakery Robbery
Bill Would Let Quake Victims Deduct Full Value of Losses
VENTURA : House Torched by Electric Blanket Fire CHRISTINA LIMA
Anaheim Joins Cities Group Lobbying on El Toro : Land use: The alliance of North County governments favors converting the Marine base into a commerical airport after it is closed down. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Traffic at Reopened Library Increases REBECCA BRYANT
Camarillo Leaders Will Reconsider Theater Complex J.E. MITCHELL
Youths Held in Shooting May Be Charged as Adults MACK REED and MAIA DAVIS, Reed is a Times staff writer and Davis is a Times correspondent
Quake Unleashes Barrage of Legislation : Recovery: County, Congress seek to help victims clear debris, withdraw IRA funds without penalty and save money on taxes. Other steps target response in future emergencies. FREDERICK M. MUIR and ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Board of Education May Meet More Often MAIA DAVIS
State Senator to Run for Valley Seat JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Hundreds Labor to Reopen College JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Days of Wine and Ukuleles AL MARTINEZ
STUDIO CITY : Left-Turn Lane Installation Delayed JEANNETTE REGALADO
PERSPECTIVE ON U.S./JAPAN RELATIONS : We're Risking More Than Toyotas : The U.S. demand for a specific share of Japan's market is not worth forcing a schism between two great Pacific powers. ALAN STOGA, Alan Stoga is managing director of Kissinger Associates, a geopolitical consulting firm based in New York.
Salvos Intensify in Roberti Recall : Campaign: Senator's foes say they're grass-roots political reformers. He calls that label a cover for vindictive gun fanatics. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : State's Quake Damage Estimate to Be Delayed
PLATFORM : Quake Recovery GEOFFREY TAYLOR GIBBS, an attorney, lives in Los Angeles and Washington. He told The Times:
Reserve Command Aids Quake Victims MIMI KO
SEAL BEACH : Officials to Discuss Wetlands Project SHELBY GRAD
OJAI : Panel Backs Merging Planning Boundaries JEFF McDONALD
Job Program Will Aid Quake Victims PATRICK McCARTNEY
Aid Still Needed in Weeks to Come REBECCA BRYANT
Blame the Warmongers, Not Clinton : We had POWs and MIAs because feckless 'leaders' sent them to a stupid war. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer, who has written extensively on international affairs, is working on a book about power in America for Random House.
Teen-Ager Held in Shooting of Store Owner
BURBANK : Airport Asks FAA to OK $3 Passenger Surcharge
Let Sen. Roberti Finish His Job
Small Effort Could Curb Trash Problem
Coliseum Repair
Quake Aid, Rebuilding
1-Payer System Is Best for Health Care
VENTURA : Bullet Removed From Woman's Face CHRISTINA LIMA
SUN VALLEY : Residents Group Will Be Resurrected ED BOND
Fire Dispatchers Also Deserve Credit
Wrong Time, Wrong Man to Lift Embargo : The Vietnam War is still an open wound. The only way to heal it is to account for all the POWs and MIAs. SUSAN CARPENTER McMILLAN, Susan Carpenter McMillan is a KABC-TV commentator, spokesperson for the Pro-Family Media Coalition of Southern California and a founder of ShE LIST, a conservative women's political action committee.
College Pay Raises and Fee Hikes
Oliver North
BREA : Developers to Start on Shopping Center MIMI KO
Battening Down in Laguna : Weather: Residents of fire-scarred area face storm by stacking sandbags and keeping watch. No major damage, injuries are reported in Monday's downpour. DAVID REYES and LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
The Coliseum at the Crossroads : Earthquake has put a huge question mark over this historic facility
Coyotes Endanger Pets and Children
Firms Will Fight Anaheim Plan to Remove Bus Benches TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ALAMITOS : Income Tax Return Help Is Available
Decision for the '90s
District Proposes Attendance Shifts : Education: Parents will be able to review the plan to put 1,300 students into two new William S. Hart Union schools. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Accident PATRICK McCARTNEY
SIMI VALLEY : City to Assist in Mobile Home Repairs SARA CATANIA
City to Weigh Means to Finance Arts Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Leaders grapple with $13-million shortfall in construction budget. Strategies might include taking out loans, issuing bonds and shuffling funds among municipal accounts. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : School Gets $2,500 From Mall Program
CSUN Crews Rush to Reopening : Education: With workers toiling in rain and around the clock, President Blenda J. Wilson says the campus will meet Monday deadline for start of classes. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : School Board to Fight Anti-Immigrant Moves
Dealing With Anger
A New Life Dawns After Her Close Call SCOTT HARRIS
Can It Really Be America's Position to Do Nothing? : Air strikes must be employed to relieve the sickening siege of Sarajevo
Searching for Security : After Slaying, Simi Schools Want 2 Safety Committees MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EARTHQUAKE: THE LONG ROAD BACK : Quake Magnitude Upgraded to 6.7
Charts Were Wrong About Racial Groups
THOUSAND OAKS : Candidate Will Hold Voter Open House CARLOS V. LOZANO
Pact Would Pay $450,000 in Shooting : Courts: County tentatively settles suit brought by parents of a man slain by deputy. The death touched off a disturbance at Ramona Gardens project. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Pushes for Keys Dredging Settlement PEGGY Y. LEE
Burbank Airport Seeks OK for Passenger Tax : Finances: The levy of $3 per person would go toward paying for land and improvements associated with a new terminal. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholarship Fund Named for Professor
Canoga Park Should Absorb Winnetka
AGOURA HILLS : City Denies Requests for Freeway Signs KURT PITZER
County Clears 2 Officers in Shooting Death : Probe: Despite flaws in police account, district attorney's office says killing of Darrell Harts did not meet the standards for filing criminal charges. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Projects Get Millions Under Budget : Public finance: Clinton spending plan provides $2.4 million for Channel Islands Harbor dredging. It also funds flood control and parkland acquisition. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flight Plans Change : Hobbyists to Meet on Proposal to Close Park Site DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUENA PARK : District to Dedicate Centralia School
Give the Chimps, and the People, a Break : L.A. Zoo: Animals need stimulating settings, which also adds to our enjoyment of them. WENDY WOOD, Wendy Wood is an occupational therapist and USC's first Jane Goodall Fellow. and
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE : 70 Anti-Semitic Flyers Found in School Lockers
NEWPORT BEACH : Balboa Water Service Will Be Interrupted
Tangled Permit Case Is 'Weird,' Judge Says : Courts: Couple is accused of illegally erecting home. At a hearing, they call an official dishonest. And a key witness has died. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Owner of RV Park Files for Bankruptcy PEGGY Y. LEE
DANA POINT : Tall Ship Replica to Sail Into Harbor FRANK MESSINA
Where to Get Help: A GUIDE TO COPING WITH THE QUAKE
3 Inches of Rain Due in Strongest Storm of Winter : Weather: Steady downpour has caused no serious hillside erosion. But officials are concerned about slides in fire-scorched areas if showers intensify. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress Settles Sex Harassment Suit : Courts: City denies wrongdoing but will pay $60,000 to its first female police sergeant and accept her medical disability claim. She will resign, collect half pay for life. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Tower Opponents to Urge Council to Join JEFF McDONALD
OAK PARK : Stark, Fredericks Out of Supervisor Race CARLOS V. LOZANO
2 Killed, Partner Sought : Crime: Police search for ex-CEO, believed to have gone on a daylong shooting spree. Another business associate is wounded in Santa Ana; police warn a third man. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Plans to Hack Budget by $3 Million BOB ELSTON
FULLERTON : Recall Election to Be Held; City's First Ever MARY LOU PICKEL
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Metrolink Station Expected to Cut Cross-Town Traffic : Transit: New stop is in Canyon Country. Passengers in Santa Clarita Valley no longer have to drive to Saugus to take the train. SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-JDL Activist Gets Life Term in Bomb Death from Staff and Wire Reports
Price of Bird's Freedom: 18 Months in Prison for Quarantine Official J. MICHAEL KENNEDY
Coliseum Warning Unheeded KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : 2 Passengers in King's Car Settle Suits for $55,000
Citron to Face 1st Challenger in 23 Years : Politics: Costa Mesa accountant calls the incumbent county treasurer-tax collector a bureaucracy 'lifer.' JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Head of Rights Group Alleges Hate Crime SCOTT HADLY
Woman's Ex-Boyfriend Held in Man's Slaying LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offices Open for Emergency Food Stamps : Services: Suspected fraud in Los Angeles County delayed timely aid to local earthquake victims, but applications are now being taken. Screening is tight, however. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : District to Reconsider School Boundaries
IRVINE : Forum to Be Held on Marine Base Reuse SHELBY GRAD
4 Men Stabbed in La Colonia; 2 Hurt Seriously PATRICK McCARTNEY
LAGUNA BEACH : City Gets Tough With Pet Leash Law LESLIE EARNEST
FBI Arrests 2 in 1993 Robbery of Canyon Country Bank JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Ex-Workers Accused of Fraud at Air Force Base : Crime: Authorities say the trio created 13 fictitious restaurant employees and kept their paychecks. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
COLUMN ONE : Fallout From Toxic Beagle Experiments : Davis residents feel betrayed by how nuclear tests occurred at kennels. Radiation has leaked into the air and ground. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : MP Novelists Have 'Common' Touch : * British lawmakers have a long tradition as novelists, and the current recipe runs heavy on spice. 'A Parliamentary Affair' has everybody talking--and reading. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Kidnaping of Gaming Mogul's Daughter Pleads Guilty From Associated Press
Bowling Ball Is Dropped on Car, Kills Baby Associated Press
Man Sought in Attacks Killing 2, Wounding 1 MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Cite Film's Theme in Theater Shooting : Violence: Gunman told investigators he opened fire during 'Schindler's List' chase scene 'to test God.' Defense contends weapon went off accidentally. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love Hurts, and It Should : Broken Hearts Mend Stronger, Say Orange County Therapists and Other Survivors From the Front JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Market Scene : Bulgaria's Modern War of the Roses : * Perfume oil is a state monopoly that stubbornly resists capitalist inroads in the Eastern European nation. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Mexico Turns to Its Master of Compromise : * Manuel Camacho Solis proves indispensable despite his maverick ways. But can he bring peace to the troubled Chiapas state? JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solid Support After 'Shattered Trust' KATHRYN BOLD
RIO DE JANEIRO : Economic Showdown
Storm, Court Delay Medfly Spraying Further From a Times Staff Writer
Sen. Hutchison Pleads Not Guilty to Ethics Charges From Associated Press
PERSONAL HEALTH : Workers Can Slice Health Care Costs WASHINGTON POST
Administration Slow to Pick Gays-in-Service Case to Defend DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Population Increases Only 1.4% : Demographics: Year-to-year growth rate is lowest since early 1970s. The slight gain to 31.7 million is attributed to the effects of the recession. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Georgian Guilty in American's Killing Associated Press
New Disaster Role Sought for Neighborhood Watch JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Battle of the Budget Loses Intensity : Spending: Change in emphasis is tied to last year's deficit-cutting pact. This year's titanic struggle is expected to be over health care. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Summit Opens With Call for Tougher Penalties : Law enforcement: Governor begins with emotional memorial to victims. Sessions have political overtones. DAN MORAIN and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Elders Backs Ban on Smoke in U.S. Public Buildings RAY DELGADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Premier Bows to Socialists and Scraps Tax Hike TERESA WATANABE and DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Discovery Gives Up on Launch of Satellite From Associated Press
Clinton's Spending Plan Doesn't Fill Wilson's Budget Gap : Finances: Governor was counting on $2.3 billion to balance the state's books. But the White House targets no funds specifically for illegal immigrants. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Allows Labels for Milk From Cows Not Given Hormone Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : VIETNAM : 12 Sets of Remains Turned Over to U.S. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Serving Up a Taste of Britain Is Just His Cup of Tea JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hopes for Peace Rise as Arafat, Peres Begin a New Round of Private Talks : Mideast: PLO leader declares that agreement on Palestinian autonomy is near. Security issues remain unresolved. KIM MURPHY and MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plan Is Criticized but Expected to Survive : Reaction: Dole objects to absence of health and welfare reform costs. Budget proposal wins Democratic praise for its restraint and cutbacks. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest Apt to Ignite O.C. Air Fare War JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Budget Tops $1.5 Trillion, Reduces Red Ink : Economy: The plan cuts 115 programs and trims defense and domestic spending. It includes a deficit of $176 billion, down from projections of $302 billion. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Triggers Slides on Denuded Hillsides : Storm: Businesses along Ventura Boulevard scramble to cover quake-damaged walls and roofs with plastic. ERIC MALNIC and DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State's Population Increases Only 1.4% : Demographics: Year-to-year growth rate is lowest since early 1970s. The slight gain to 31.7 million is attributed to the effects of the recession. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE 1995 FEDERAL BUDGET : Between the Lines
Clinton Plan Contains Money for the Valley : Finances: Budget allots $5 million for Santa Monica Mountains land acquisition and $184 million to extend Metro Rail to North Hollywood. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE 1995 FEDERAL BUDGET : On Clinton's Hit List
Sarajevo Buries Over 40 Who Died in Marketplace From Associated Press
White Radicals Arrested in S. Africa Bombings BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Wary of Risky Bosnia Air Raids ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6.4 Million Acres to Be Designated Tortoise Habitat FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : 4 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Ambush From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Considers Ultimatum on Sarajevo Arms DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Unleashes Mud on Denuded Hillsides : Weather: Slides hit Malibu, but Laguna fares OK in intense downpour. Cyclonic winds rip through Irvine. ERIC MALNIC and KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dip in Crime Tied to Extra Police Patrols JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quicker 'Clot-Busters' Use Urged in Heart Attack Cases : Health: Employing the drugs within 30 minutes of patients' arrival at hospital will help to save lives, federal officials say. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Bomb Kills 2 in Peru Associated Press
Outlook Brighter for Everglades Recovery : Clinton asking millions more to save fragile wonder. Scientists agree on plans to restore the natural water flow. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Storm Unleashes Mud on Malibu, Altadena : Weather: Biggest downpour of winter intensifies traffic headaches. Muck pours into homes, winds batter coast. ERIC MALNIC and KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spirits Dip in Russia as Vodka Distillery Shuts Down for 2 Weeks RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Voters Turn Down Divorce of 2 Cities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Budget Office's Health Ruling Called Damaging DAVID LAUTER and KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Saga of Apple's Ex-Chief Takes an Unusual Turn : Business: John Sculley quits as Spectrum chairman, alleging deceit. He sues executive who hired him. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Kirby, Creator of Super-Heroes for Marvel Comics, Dies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Summit Opens With Call for Tougher Penalties : Law enforcement: Governor begins with emotional memorial to victims. Sessions have political overtones. DAN MORAIN and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
$1-Million Prize Is Offered for Ways to Test for 2 Sex Diseases From a Times Staff Writer
Marine Shoots Self After Kidnaping, 2 Killings From Associated Press
TOKYO : Hosokawa to Summit
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Story--and Characters--of Little Substance : BONDAGE by Patti Davis ; Simon & Schuster $23, 338 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MECCA : Muslim Holy Month
LILLEHAMMER : Let the Games Begin
Guns-for-Goods Swap Called Off in Connecticut; Profiteering Cited From Reuters
Miracle Muscles : Strength from a pill? Someday, experts say. And athletes won't be the only winners. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America From Abroad : U.S. Soldiers Mustering Controversy : * Colombian president's handling of the humanitarian mission raises doubts about his leadership. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Tiny Village Greets Games With Norwegian Reserve : * Lillehammer folk try to carry on normally while awaiting the onslaught of 100,000 Olympic fans. MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Lively Celica's Price Can Be a Handful PAUL DEAN
The Age of Nip and Tuck : People have long gone under the knife to try to undo the effects of time and gravity. Typically, they were in their 50s and 60s. Now, thirtysomethings--and--younger--are going for face lifts, collagen injections and cheek implants. JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Stocks Sizzle in S.E. Asia : * Market fever infects the new middle class, driving some regional markets up 100% or more in a year. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : Anxious Wait for Myanmar Refugees
Media : The Man Behind 'Monica' : * Brazil's Mauricio de Sousa is the jet-setting CEO of a cartoon empire built upon a bucktoothed little girl. He oversees 200 artists, a six-story office and much more. MAC MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Working Medicines Into Your Workout KATHLEEN DOHENY
ENTERTAINMENT
Gelsey Kirkland Handles Imperfection, Happily : Television: With 'L.A. Law' appearance, the former 'perfectionist' ballerina makes her acting debut. She takes the risk in stride. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : 'Bad Girls': Feminism on Wry : Tone Bemusedly Subversive in West Coast Edition of N.Y. Show CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Harishankar Added to CAC List ZAN DUBIN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Mopefully Yours . . . : Despite Sulking by Front Man Miles Hunt, the Wonder Stuff's Coach House Show Moves Forward on Solid Musical Footing MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Pepperdine Hosts Tokyo Quartet HERBERT GLASS
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : A Friendly Deception : Woodworking Meets Magic in Tony DeLap's Exhibition at CSUF CATHY CURTIS
MUSIC REVIEW : Concert From Russia With Resonance : Yevgeny Svetlanov leads the State Symphony at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : A Temper Tantrum Scars the Wonder Stuff's Stuff MIKE BOEHM
O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : State Symphony: From Russia With Resonance MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Writer Gets 4 Nods in 1 WGA Category : Honors: Daryl Busby gets nominations in best children's script for screenplays he co-authored for the Disney Channel series 'Adventures in Wonderland.'
Here's a Pop Rarity: He's Just Plain Folk DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Live With the Flaws : Television: Former 'perfectionist' ballerina Gelsey Kirkland makes her acting debut on an episode of 'L.A. Law.' She takes the risk in stride. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCR Up for 10 Drama Awards : Theater: It gets more Critics Circle nods than any other company, but the most-honored productions are from L.A. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AN APPRECIATION : Joseph Cotten: The Film Actor and the Gentleman CHARLES CHAMPLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Charles Champlin is The Times' arts editor emeritus. and
'Sunset,' 'Tavern' Top Critics' Nods : Theater: The plays earn seven nominations apiece from the L.A. Drama Critics Circle. South Coast Repertory receives 10 mentions as well as a special award. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Networks Battle for ABC's Diane Sawyer JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Ricky Martin: There's Life After Menudo ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
MUSIC REVIEW : Heroic Playing From Eroica Trio at UCLA JOSEF WOODARD
MUSIC REVIEW : Heralding Trumpet's Versatility SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Salamunovich Leads L.A. Master Chorale DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Weekend Box Office : 'Ace Ventura' Detects a Winning Take DAVID J. FOX
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Ricky Martin: Life After Menudo ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
SPORTS
Call Him Viking Voyager : Olympics: For Vegard Ulvang, winning skiing medals is only the beginning of the adventure. MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Norco's Gentis Is Overlooked ERIC SHEPARD
NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Considers Retirement; Penguins Lose to Canadiens From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Augmon Scores 26 to Lead Hawks' 44-Point Win Over Pistons From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Loss Drops UCLA Back to No. 9 From Associated Press
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Magrane to Have Elbow Surgery BOB NIGHTENGALE
PREP ROUNDUP : Kennedy Girls Clinch Fourth Straight League Soccer Title
Miscellany
Tigers Sign Belcher for $3.4 Million Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Ex-U.S. Coach Says He Has No Reason to Be Ashamed HELENE ELLIOTT
Tradition Is Par for the Course JIM MURRAY
VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Miller Lifts Westlake Into Tie for First
Magrane to Have Elbow Surgery BOB NIGHTENGALE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Loss to Notre Dame Drops UCLA All the Way to No. 9 From Associated Press
UNLV Beats Long Beach State, Ends Four-Game Skid PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORDIC SKIING PREVIEW : It's Hammer Time for Norwegians MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Magrane to Have Surgery : Angels: Arthroscopy on left elbow today will sideline No. 3 starter at least two months. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach Goes on Leave : Northwestern's Byrdsong Requests Break After Wildcats' Eighth Consecutive Loss From Associated Press
It's Child's Play as Kidd and Cal Rout Northridge : College basketball: Point guard scores 24 in 93-63 victory over Matadors. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walking on Air : Bulls Keep Elite Status Without Jordan MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Bell-Jeff Basketball Coach to Quit JEFF FLETCHER
It's Play Ball for Retired Jordan From Staff and Wire Reports
Countdown to the Winter Olympics / Lillehammer '94 : February 12-27 : Hearing by USOC Expected : Olympics: Walker says that group must decide on Tonya Harding's fate. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rambis Is a Sight for Sore Eyes : Pro basketball: The Lakers' fans love their horn-rimmed, working-class hero as much the second time around. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saberhagen Suspended Five Days From Staff and Wire Reports
Official Defends Referees' Ruling : Big West: Supervisor says inbounds play in Titan loss to San Jose State was handled correctly. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superman Shows Bo a Few Things EARL GUSTKEY
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Chavez's Loss Has Aftershocks TIM KAWAKAMI
Gaining a Peak Success : Skier Street Cools Her Temper, Has a Shot at the Gold CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Animation Company No Longer in 'Toons : Television: Despite some successful shows, Zodiac Entertainment finds it is too small to compete in the cartoon production business. It will continue as a distributor. MATTHEW HELLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amgen's Profit Falls 32% in 4th Quarter
Recession Makes Real Estate Appraisals a Tougher Task RON GALPERIN
MedTrans Purchases Professional Ambulance
Orange County Register
THE ECONOMY: ADJUSTING TO NEW REALITIES : Dow Regains Some Ground Lost in Plunge : Markets: The industrial average rises 34.90 in the wake of Friday's 96-point decline. But the broad market is weak. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Domestic Market Share
Western United Completes $11-Million Convertible Stock Offer
Housing Jobs Expected to Aid Economy : Recession: Economist says that by next year, employers will add 15,000 full- and part-time positions to county payrolls. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MedGroup Reports Loss in 3rd Quarter of $474,890
Iwerks Reports $415,939 Loss in 2nd Quarter
Patent protection James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
Astro Sciences' Profit Down 80% in 3rd Quarter
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Perceptronics Wins Contracts for $950,000
Irvine Apartment Communities
Japan's Current Account Surplus Hit Record $131.35 Billion in '93 From Associated Press
O.C. Computer Firms Enter Multimedia
Flamemaster, PerfectData Raise Stake in PermaByte
Fewer Businesses Lured by Pitch to Leave State : Relocation: Recruiters from dozens of states at this year's trade show find far fewer companies wanting to be wooed. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Authentic Fitness Reports $2.4-Million Quarterly Loss
Blue Cross Plans Changes in Doctor Payments
U.S. Auto Values Hold Up Better Than Expected From Associated Press
THE ECONOMY: ADJUSTING TO NEW REALITIES : Post-Boom Budget : President's Package Turns Focus to R&D, Training for Future ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Matthews Studio Equipment Profit Up 19% in 1st Quarter
Dole Reports 4th-Quarter Loss of $20.1 Million
Harman's 2nd-Quarter Profit More Than Doubles
Bethlehem Steel Chief Hopes to Break Cycle of Losses : Industry: A symbol of smokestack America, the company is a shell of its former self, but this year is expected to be profitable. TED DUNCOMBE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commercial Vacancy Levels May Drop in Wake of Quake JACK SEARLES
Six Area Centers Open for Small Business Loans
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Rate Study May Spur Tougher Cable Rules : Television: FCC report indicates fees have risen for 30% of people served by nation's 25 biggest operators. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short-Lived Strike Against UPS Has Little Impact on Deliveries : Labor: Union calls off its job action after the company compromises on new weight limit rules. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amerigon Puts Hopes on 4 Car Product Lines : The Burbank firm uses aerospace technology on components. It calls a voice-activated navigation system its best bet. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travel's Strong Comeback May Be Quake-Proof JACK SEARLES
Office Vacancy Rate Expected to Fall by Half : Leasing: As earthquake-displaced companies scramble for new space, agents expect the Valley's office rate to plunge to 7% by summer. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joining the club James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
Investors Fill Bankruptcy Hearing of Fraud Suspect MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH CARE : FHP Adds Child Care to List of Benefits for Headquarters Workers James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
But Wait, You Also Get 'Sounds of Sumner!' ALAN CITRON
Irvine's CMS Cuts Staff, Shuts Branch : Computers: Its Anybus components subsidiary is being closed and the firm's new name is AmeriQuest Technologies. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mariners Bancorp
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California Threatens to Block Prudential From Doing Business in State : Securities: Commissioner seeks guarantees that the brokerage will not repeat its alleged misconduct. State is the last holdout in a nationwide fraud settlement. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NMB's Quake Troubles Aids Tandon Corp. JACK SEARLES
Pay-Fone Systems Buys Payroll Service Company
Astro Sciences Unit Gets $300,000 FEMA Order
Money Skills for Financially Literate Children of All Ages From Associated Press
Publications About Kids and Cash: Valuable Resources Associated Press
Educating Children About Dollars and Sense : Money: Consumer groups, comic books, even summer camps are trying to teach 'financially illiterate' youngsters such things as the difference between a compact disc and a CD. VIVIAN MARINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Top Executive Hits Baldwin Builders With Lawsuit : Litigation: Ex-division president is seeking at least $35 million in his fraud and breach of contract action against the Newport firm. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamburger Hamlet Official Quits; Buyback Announced
THE ECONOMY: ADJUSTING TO NEW REALITIES : A New Cycle: Real Estate Up, Mutuals Down JAMES FLANIGAN
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Martin Lawrence Expects Sales Drop Due to Quake
New Regency Productions Names Nathanson President
Camarillo Computer Firms to Lay Off 115 JACK SEARLES
Insider to Head Disney's Hollywood Label : Music: The promotion of Bob Pfeifer is seen by some as an interim step. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McGaw Chariman Sweeney Resigns JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taste of Childhood : Food Makers Zeroing In on Young Palates BRUCE HOROVITZ
THE ECONOMY: ADJUSTING TO NEW REALITIES : How Budget Would Affect Business ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT
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Sega Seeks to Capture Techno Toy Market for Youngsters : Technology: The video game giant's flagship product is a $160 computer designed for children as young as 3. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Womanly Advice for Entrepreneurs JANE APPLEGATE
Topanga Plaza Is Open, Thank You
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