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What happened on January 10, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
Spielberg's Still in Never-Never Land ROBBIE KINBERG, Robbie Kinberg, 18, is a recent graduate of Crossroads School in Santa Monica. He plans to attend Brown University in the fall. and
JAZZ REVIEWS : McNeil a Clear Winner Over Audience BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEWS : Pasadena Symphony Meets Challenges DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Quality and Hopes Are Up at Palm Springs Film Festival : Movies: Eighty entries from 22 countries are expected to draw more than 45,000 moviegoers. A banquet honors Sophia Loren. KENT BLACK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEWS : Southwest Chamber Celebrates Carter JOSEF WOODARD
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : Beck Keeps His 'Genius' Under Wraps CHRIS WILLMAN
Getty Grant Program Deadline Is Feb. 1
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : Lundy Gives Uneven but Engaging Show LEONARD FEATHER
A Follow-Up on Jose Santana
JAZZ REVIEWS : Elliot's 'Singing' on Saxophone Touches the Soul BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Public Gets Shut Out of 'Reinvented' Public TV MARK MORI and JOAN SEKLER, Mark Mori is a filmmaker and founder of the Coalition vs. PBS Censorship. Joan Sekler is a producer for radio station KPFK and a free-lance publicist. and
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : Concord All-Stars Join Forces LEONARD FEATHER
THEATER REVIEW : Thrust of 'Three Musketeers' Is Fun for All, All for Fun LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Morton's Tonight? (Relax, It's Temporary) : Industry: For years, entertainment's movers and shakers have gathered at the exclusive enclave, with Mondays drawing the elite. JANE GALBRAITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Reality in 'Pelican Brief'
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : Nik Turner Leads Urgent Hawkwind STEVE APPLEFORD
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Cyborg' Power-Walks to an Agonizingly Slow End CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Martin' a Sitcom, Not Stereotype JOHN RIDLEY
TV REVIEW : Bay Living Before the Big Chill : PBS Miniseries 'Tales of the City' a Sexual Landmark RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY THEATER REVIEW : A Musical '3 Musketeers' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Access Workshop Features KCAL Anchor
Pop : 'Lollapalooza' Redux Outshines Original STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Vietnam's Defining Event ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Dramarama's in Crisis Mode, but Who Can Tell? : Coach House performances, which may have been the veteran band's last shows, are intense. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ads and Journalists: Crossover a Cloudy Issue : Television: Is there a problem when ex-anchors such as Mary Alice Williams and Kathleen Sullivan make commercials? The issue troubles some journalism professionals. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Defending 'Gypsy'
NEWS
Promises to Keep : Patti Tate Leads a Justice Crusade in the Name of Her Sister Sharon MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topless Bar Owner Isn't About to Say She's Sorry : Business: Sandra Dease, who runs Sandraella's nudie joint in Anaheim, views herself as just another grandmother making a living. Not everyone agrees. JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Fear Rape Suspect May Have Given Them HIV : Health: Officials say some Valley victims will never know if they are at risk because of confidentiality laws. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Killed in S. Africa Township During Visit by ANC Leaders From Associated Press
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON and THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL and WILLIAM J. EATON
Traditional Pardons Granted to Iranians Associated Press
Gore Assails 'Panic' Over Clinton Ozark Investment WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bonn Is Giant in Chains at NATO Parley : Europe: Economically troubled Germany is struggling to define its global role. Constitutional curbs on troops abroad are another shackle. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Self-Help Keeps Winter at Bay as Power Fails From Associated Press
Halperin Bid for Defense Post to Be Dropped ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bishop Agrees to Mediate in Mexican Crisis JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Accuses Accounting Firm of Fraud : Securities: Investors file $1.1-billion lawsuit against Arthur Andersen & Co., the latest development in a long financial drama. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Killed, 30 Hurt as Muslims, Croats Battle in Bosnia Reuters
NEWS ANALYSIS : President Employs Fear to Urge Support for East : Policy: Clinton raises specter of Russia's collapse to caution America. He warns Europe chaos could spread. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Promises U.S. Help to Unite Europe : Diplomacy: 'We must not now let the Iron Curtain be replaced with a veil of indifference,' the President says. He warns that allied aid for former East Bloc satellites must come quickly. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Quayle Cites 'Bigotry' Against Conservative Christians
O.C. Legislators, for Once, Can Go With Flow ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Siphoned From Puerto Rico Barge : Spill: Crews seek to limit contamination. Tourism officials send out videotapes of unharmed coast to travel agents to enhance the area's image. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former D.C. Mayor Weds The Washington Post
Richard Berczeller; Doctor Wrote Autobiographical Stories
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Quirky Dialogues on Performance Art and Reality : CONVERSATIONS WITH SHERYL SUTTON: The Novel of a Dialogue, by Janos Pilinszky . Translated from the Hungarian by Peter Jay and Eva Major . Sheep Meadow Press. $17.95, 111 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Change in Mars Observer's Flight Plan May Have Caused Its Demise : Space: Pressurizing the $500-million craft's propellant tanks was delayed for 11 months. Valves were not designed for altered conditions. KATHY SAWYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Allyn Collins Vine; Designed Deep-Sea Research Submarine
PLO's Role in Collaborators' Executions Hit MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uprising Shows Disparity Within Mexico : Warfare: Though thousands of miles apart, violence in tropical Chiapas affects those in the more urban Baja California. Leaders of Indian groups also stage protests in San Diego. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Task: Get Europe's Youth in America's Corner : Alliances: Alarm over Balkans aids him in wooing young people to keep old ties with U.S. Being liked helps. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
41 Dead in Turkish Clashes Associated Press
Sonny Bono Plans to Run for Congress Associated Press
U.S. Soldiers Reportedly Kill Pregnant Somali Associated Press
Clinton Seeks More Private Funding for Inner Cities : Urban centers: Administration offers incentives. It also wields the threat of regulatory pressure. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Honolulu Sets Pattern as Capital of Diversity : Relations: City acts as model for civic unity, tolerance. But scholars warn against romanticizing the society. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When You're Up Against It, Punt the Ball GEORGE SKELTON
It's not wise to try to dump on Farmer Mannix : Vermont organic food producer engages in legal chess game to keep a landfill from opening next door. PATRICK BOYLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jay Blackton; Won Oscar for 'Oklahoma!' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Account Firm Accused of Fraud in O.C. Suit : Courts: Action is latest development involving Prudential Securities' embattled petroleum partnerships. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teens Find a Haven in L.A. Program : Education: For gay students who have been harassed or isolated in regular schools, EAGLES Center offers an alternative to dropping out. BETTINA BOXALL and TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND
Trial Begins for 11 Davidians Charged in Waco Murder Conspiracy : Court: The survivors are accused of plotting to kill agents who stormed the sect's Texas compound. But the prosecution faces many problems. ROBERT L. JACKSON and LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Gay Rights Fight Moves on Campus : Activists on both sides have targeted high schools in battles over curriculum and support groups. Some celebrate a new boldness, others say values are best taught at home. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND and BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabbi Malcolm H. Stern; Historian of Jewish Families
KID STUFF : A Child's Life, for the Record BALTIMORE SUN
Struggling to Stay Together : Activism: Groups formed after child kidnapings and murders frequently fade away after a few years. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Count On It: It's 7--Yes, 7--Years to Millennium JACK SMITH
Doris Tate's Legacy MICHAEL QUINTANILLA
SPORTS
Johnson's Supplier Arrested From Associated Press
Harold Leads Cal at UCI Swim Meet
NHL ROUNDUP : Capitals' Tabaracci Is Perfect From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : No Barkley or Johnson, but Phoenix Wins Anyway From Associated Press
Nfl Playoffs / Notes : Afc Playoffs STEVE SPRINGER
Forum a Site for Sore Eyes as Lakers Start Cold, Lose SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanders Has Had Enough Competition From Associated Press
Midnight Moves Into Baltimore Cost a Bit More MARYANN HUDSON
Mickelson Outlasts Couples in a Playoff : Golf: Left-hander, 23, becomes youngest to win four PGA events, breaking Nicklaus' record. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finishing Flourish Gives Nicklaus a Senior Title DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WINTER SPORTS : Norway's Skiers Are in Groove Associated Press
Valk Finds His Niche With Ducks : Playing on Top Line Beats Minor Role With Canucks ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Bowl Can Get By Without Visit From Bills MIKE PENNER
SANTA ANITA : Two Trainers Find the Spotlight BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Robinson Hits in Time for Purdue From Associated Press
Shuler, Lewis, Walker to Enter Draft From Staff and Wire Reports
Nfl Playoffs / Notes : Afc Playoffs Associated Press
NCAA CONVENTION : New Director Urges Leaders to Show Flexibility DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Smooth Sailing for McCallum MIKE DOWNEY
WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : Attack Shocking, but Kerrigan Says There Are Worse Crimes RANDY HARVEY
Sharpe Is Sharp, but Broncos Aren't T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's No Need to Come From Behind Again : Raiders: L.A. gets everything together during the third quarter and avoids a close finish. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD Jeff Hostetler and James Jett and Jeff Gossett
NFL PLAYOFFS / NOTES : AFC PLAYOFFS : McGlockton Has a Broken Leg LONNIE WHITE
Whitacre Gives Program Right Spin : Basketball: Villa Park coach, who suffers from vertigo, has turned around girls' team. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING : Norris Stops Jimmerson Streak at 16 From Associated Press
Sidelined Raider Fights; Paraglider Is Arrested From Staff and Wire Reports
Bruins Get Big Jump on Others JEFF FELLENZER
Police Have Tape of Skater's Attacker From Staff and Wire Reports
SPEEDSKATING : Blair Concludes Olympic Trials With a Flair HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders at Best When It Counts Most : AFC: They reach a new level in beating the Broncos, 42-24. The Bills await in the second round. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFC PLAYOFFS : Giants' Taylor Mum About Plans Associated Press
Giants Go Extra Yards for Taylor : NFC: Linebacker's halftime harangue is credited after Vikings are beaten, 17-10. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Merchants Are Ignoring Strict Anti-Graffiti Ordinance : Moorpark: City has not begun enforcing law that says paints, etching materials and marking pens must be kept out of the public's reach. "This was overkill," one official says. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Conversation With Ann Reiss Lane : 'We Cannot Live in These Communities Any Longer' On Friday, 65 women's groups, ranging from the League of Women Voters to the YWCA, will attend an "Education for Action" conference to learn what they can do about violence and gun control . The forum is sponsored by Women Against Gun Violence, a new organization overseen by former Los Angeles Police Commissioner Ann Reiss Lane . It is funded by the California Wellness Foundation and the American Jewish Congress , which is handling forum questions at (213) 651-4601. Free-lance writer Jill Stewart talked with Lane.
Tide Turns for Tide Pools : Marine Institute Uses Tour to Show Off Sea Life and Explain New Law Protecting It ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Washington Post for a Woman Going Places GEORGE RAMOS
Rape Victims Left in Dark on HIV Threat : Health: Law shields the disclosure of a suspect's status. One man is suspected of raping 15 women, but only four have learned if he carries the AIDS virus. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Issue / The Playboy Channel at the Fire Station : A Ventura County fire captain has filed a grievance against the county charging that a September decision to ban the Playboy Channel at fire stations in the Thousand Oaks area has violated his constitutional rights. Should firefighters be allowed to watch the Playboy Channel during the hours when they are in the station on call?
Give Schools a Ride on the Information Highway : Media: A PC for every student is possible if utility regulators and the industry cooperate. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, Richard Kahlenberg of Los Angeles, a former executive of the American Film Institute, is working on a book on business and the environment.
Today's Agenda
Simi Mulls 1st Gas Station in Over a Decade : Council: Opponents say the proposal, including a mini-mart and carwash, would lead to traffic congestion and crime. Supporters contend that such concerns are unfounded. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Would Be Absurd to Keep It a Secret : Supreme Court must not suppress Iran-Contra report
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Fund for New Senior Center to Get $1,000 RICHARD CORE
CAMARILLO : School District Is Seeking Memorabilia CHRISTINA LIMA
ANAHEIM : Council Expected to OK New Police Chief TERRY SPENCER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Meeting to Focus on Central Park Plan
The Numbers
COUNTYWIDE : UC Extension Knows When to Sow, Reap DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
BREA : City OKs Funds to Hire Lobbying Firm MIMI KO
IRVINE : Children's Fund Gets $38,500 in Grants
PERSPECTIVE ON TURKEY : No Longings for Ottoman Empire TANSU CILLER, prime minister of Turkey, was interviewed in Ankara by Hugh Pope for The Times. Ciller, a U.S.-educated former professor of economics, will attend the NATO summit in Brussels this week. and
Obituaries
THOUSAND OAKS : Golf Clubs May Let Non-Residents Join STEPHANIE SIMON
Toxic Discharges
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Life Without the Rams?
Youth / OPINION : 'We Are All Members of the Game, One Game' : Peace is more than a word or two fingers held up. It's the state of mind we need to rebuild our community. GARY C. BAGBY, Gary Bagby, 14, wrote this when he attended the Baldwin School in Alhambra; he is now a freshman at Alhambra High School.
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Lectures Focus on '90s Worship CONSTANCE SOMMER
Santa Ana Man Shot at Telephone Booth by Would-Be Robber
Second Opinion / OTHER MEDIA : LA OPINION : Turning Down the Level of Violence La Opinion is a Spanish-language daily published in Los Angeles. Translated by Kevin Baxter.
What Kind of Partner Is Mexico? : Through NAFTA, the U.S. is entitled--obligated--to ask about peasants' human rights. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a former national correspondent for the Los Angeles Times.
Youth / OPINION : 'We Are All Members of the Game, One Game' : Teamwork is needed to win, whether it's on the basketball court or making Los Angeles a better place. JUN S. LEE, Jun S. Lee, 18, is a freshman at UC Berkeley; he wrote this while attending Van Nuys High School in Northridge. and
Campaign Funds
THOUSAND OAKS : Bone Marrow Donors Sought for Woman CHRISTINA LIMA
HUNTINGTON BEACH : District to Discuss Student Access Policy
Air Battle : Some Residents Angered by Proposed Commercial Use of Naval Base J. E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guidebook for Outdoor Activities Available JOANNA M. MILLER
Road to a Smooth Ride Is Paved With Bumpy Politics PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women, Children Escape Blaze at Shelter for Abuse Victims LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHP Closes Lanes on Riverside Freeway After Sludge Spill
Pilot, 68, Forced to Land Vintage Plane on Beach LESLIE EARNEST and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Left-Turn Arrow Would Only Worsen Busy Intersection SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ad Campaign to Urge More Steel Recycling BRENDA DAY
Man Dies in Fire, 7 Saved; Daughter Credits Premonition LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight Outside Bar Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Hurt
FULLERTON : 11 City Workers Honored for Service WILLSON CUMMER
Platform : Chiapas: 'No One's Scared Off Yet' Compiled for The Times by James Blair
Pitchess Jail Fight Involves 600 Inmates : Violence: Guards fire rubber bullets to end brawl featuring homemade knives and broomsticks. Eighty are injured. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : 20 Families Staked to Affordable Homes SHELBY GRAD
OXNARD : Argument Results in Serious Injury JEFF McDONALD
COUNTYWIDE : Troupe to Make Trek in Support of Music MARY LOU PICKEL
SANTA ANA : Teachers Welcome Apples (or IBMs)
GARDEN GROVE : Old OCTA Building to Be New City Hall ROBERT BARKER
Westside Quakes Rattle Nerves : Seismology: Temblors of magnitude 3.7 and 3.0 are centered offshore. No major injuries or damage are reported. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VanderKolk Seeks to Be Put Back on Budget Panel : Politics: The supervisor has requested to be returned to the committee that designs the county's fiscal policy, a position she was ousted from last year. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Reopening Unocal Plant Stirs Debate SHELBY GRAD
Multicultural Manners : Flowers Can Be a Thorny Issue NORINE DRESSER, Norine Dresser is a folklorist and author of "I Felt Like I Was From Another Planet," (Addison Wesley). Tell her your experiences c/o Voices.
Man, 30, Shot to Death at Sylmar Party
Oxnard Police, Fire Merger Plan Is Scaled Back : Government: City officials will recommend consolidating some administrative duties. But the most controversial element, involving cross-training, is dropped. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quayle Urges Churchgoers to 'Come Out of the Closet' : Politics: The former vice president defends conservative Christians and reflects on his spat with Murphy Brown during 2 appearances in Lancaster. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaping Up in the Wee Hours Is Not the Usual Treadmill CARLA HALL
LA INDIA JOURNAL : U.S. Could Follow India Model on Guns From LA India Journal, a weekly published in Santa Fe Springs.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Since 1953, Volunteer Has Battled the Blazes FRANK MESSINA
For This Stray Iguana, Home Is Where the Electric Blanket Is SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Mo' Blues : Club Owner Sings a Happy Tune After Songwriters Pay Her Debt JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente's Police Switch Is Winning Favor : Public safety: The Sheriff's Department has put more patrols on the street while costing the city less than it did to run its own department. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Attacks on Son, Grandfather
Child Run Over, Killed in Driveway
Man Critically Injured in Stabbing
Wrong-Way Driver on Freeway Hits Car
Mammoth Project Will Include Magnolia Off-Ramp Widening CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING A DIFFERENCE : One Organization's Approach: Connect Communities With Their Murals
OJAI : Family Files Suit in Man's Fatal Stabbing JEFF McDONALD
BUENA PARK : Knott's Is Root of All Boysenberries DEBRA CANO
Library Gets Grant to Help Immigrants JON NALICK
Not Even a Speck on the Map JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSION VIEJO : 8 School Principals to Change Positions RICHARD CORE
Rabbi Hecht on 'Schindler's List'
BUSINESS
Jiffy Lube Founder Tries to Help Juvenile Delinquents : Vision: The former football coach has taken over a Maryland reform school plagued by escapes, crowded conditions and violence against employees. ALEX DOMINGUEZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Come On, Just Give Us a Hint . . . Martha Groves
Are Big Egos, Illusions Worth Such Big Bucks? JAMES FLANIGAN
Australian Insurers Call Brush Fire Losses Moderate From Bloomberg Business News
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade Agreements Brightening the Gloomy World Economies : Finance: GATT, in particular, is expected to provide a strong boost at a time when key countries are dealing with recession, unemployment, inflation and other ills. DAVID SMYTH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wall Street Suspects Viacom Might Revise Paramount Bid JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Funds Look Rosy--at Least in Long Term RUSS WILES, Wiles, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds
Malaysia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Australia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Western Growers Insurance Gets New Chief Finance Officer
Viacom, QVC Expected to Launch a PR Blitz This Week JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wahlco Will Take $10-Million Charge for W. Va., Canada Plant-Closing Costs
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Republic Air Case Shows Price of Cheap Flights : Travel: The charter company, which started selling tickets last summer, is accused of violating various federal rules. From Associated Press
Occupation: Hotel Tour And Travel Coordinator
While Others Sputter, Nissan Races Forward : Autos: The popular Altima helped the firm's U.S. unit show an 18% sales surge in 1993. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARLES PASKERIAN / Representative, Spokane Area Economic Development Council Debora Vrana, Times correspondent
Prescription for Survival : Physicians in Ethnic Areas Form Networks to Compete in HMO Era DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Clears 3 in Satellite Report Case : Defense: Inspector concludes that a study on a cheaper space system was handled properly and says competition explains unusual controversy. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summa Industries, FULLERTON
Prescription for Survival : O.C., Southland Doctors in Ethnic Areas Network to Survive HMO Era DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BCCI Figure to Be Extradited to United States : Banking: Swaleh Naqvi is under house arrest in Abu Dhabi. He is expected to be prosecuted on federal fraud charges. From Associated Press
50 Million Investors Sent Savings Bonds Sales Skyward : Investment: Although a bit of a hassle compared to alternatives, Series EE can still be a better deal. From Baltimore Sun
Souvenirs Created With a Wave of the Wands : After working with Queen Mary, Fiber Touch International is negotiating with Walt Disney Co. to carry its reusable lighted gadgets. GREG JOHNSON
Former Banker Convicted of Conspiracy, Falsifying Data : Courts: Antonio Mario Angotti, the son of an Orange County fugitive financier, faces a maximum of 135 years in prison and $4.5 million in fines. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Convention Bookings Up 49% Over 1992 : Tourism: Officials hesitate to declare a turnaround, though, noting that the city still lags far behind others. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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