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What happened on January 11, 1994
NEWS
Lorena Bobbitt's Trial for Cutting Penis Begins : Court: Defense will argue that abuse drove her to mutilate husband. His lawyer says it was jealousy. The media and T-shirt sellers mob Virginia town. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors Deadlocked in Erik Menendez Trial : Courts: Foreman says he sees 'no hope' for a verdict. Judge orders panel to see if a decision can be reached. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hikers Find Body of Man Suspected in Death of Wife, Girl TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : The Case of Nigeria's Vanishing Middle Class : There's plenty of money in the oil-rich African nation. But average citizens no longer see much of it. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The MYSTERY of MEMORY : Why do we remember useless things forever while important ones vanish? New research offers some clues. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karcher Gets Into Chicken Business GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abuse Knows No Gender, Says Men's Shelter Founder : Although few men are battered, Minnesotan contends the center fills a need. Questions are raised about his background, motives. RHONDA HILLBERY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O'Neill Eulogized as Great-Hearted Man Who Never Forgot His Roots From The Washington Post
Court to Decide Medical School Reimbursements DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Gurkha Soldiers Losing Battle Against Extinction : Famed for their curved knives and do-or-die spirit, they are bowing to budget cuts and new technology. MAGGIE FARLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israel-PLO Talks Resume; Agreement Is Expected to Take Several Weeks : Mideast: Renewal of discussions ends prolonged stalemate. Palestinians see quicker resolution than Israelis predict. KIM MURPHY and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEW VISION FOR THE OLD WORLD : Summit at a Glance : MONDAY'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Barrage Kills 5 in Turkey Reuters
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's Agility Makes Up for Inexperience TYLER MARSHALL and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Withdraws Halperin Nomination Reuters
U.S. Ready if Russian Extremist Tries to Crash Party From a Times Staff Writer
Insurer Pulls Out of Warner Ridge Project KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Queue for Housing Turns Ugly JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
QUEBEC CITY : Into the Frying Pan
When It Comes to Healthy Self-Esteem, One Size Fits All ANDREA HEIMAN
Japan Panel Recommends End to Sexist Job Practices : Employment: Federal committee says cutbacks of female workers should be banned, for example. Discrimination has worsened lately. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Pessimist Wilson Now a Pitchman : Leaders: Governor touts California to businesses in nation's heartland. The message is a far cry from the one he was spreading until recently. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Clears Many Drugs as OK for Breast-Feeding Mothers to Take From Reuters
Pope Urges Italy Catholics to Keep Political Unity : Elections: His letter to bishops is seen as a rallying cry for the disintegrating Christian Democratic Party. Opposition is critical. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Ukraine Accord Rests on Hope, Not Confidence : Arms: Pact relies heavily on Kravchuk's assurance he can deliver despite opposition in his Parliament. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Attorney Gunderson Quits the Law DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reagan Foundation Opens $20-Million Funding Drive JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Official Quits in Wake of Mexico Strife TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Loans Jump Record 50% at California Colleges : Education: Financing totaled $1.24 billion in the last six months of 1993. The increased indebtedness is linked to rising tuition and other campus costs, plus relaxed federal eligibility rules. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Plans Human Rights Dialogue With Vietnam : Diplomacy: Meetings will be among last steps toward lifting trade embargo. Officials say Clinton will probably do that within a month. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Agrees to Give Up Its Nuclear Arsenal, Clinton Says : Summit: President hails the accord as a breakthrough, but it faces parliamentary opposition. NATO endorses the U.S. 'Partnership for Peace' plan to broaden alliance. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Ways Sought to Lead Poor Onto Information Highway : Computers: Technology access creates a dividing line. Gore to discuss 'safety net' in L.A. today. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Expected Against 'Finder' of Missing Boy CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Ban on Radar Detectors Draws Widespread Support ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharing the Slopes : Recreation: Skiers have had to learn to make more room for their more radical counterparts, snowboarders. The latter sport has a growing following in O.C. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Island Solitaire : Loneliness Is Not a Problem for the Only Ranger at National Park Outpost CHARLES HILLINGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Military Intervention in Bosnia High on the Agenda : Summit: Some urge using long-debated NATO air strikes to lift siege of Sarajevo. Others counsel caution. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbers Hit Armored Truck Outside MGM Grand in Vegas Special to The Times
Judge Denies Request for New Trial by Lobbyist Jackson, Ex-Sen. Carpenter From a Times Staff Writer
VA Hospitals Checked for Possible Roles in Radiation Experiments From Associated Press
Lawyer Resigns After Probe of Bequests : Law: James D. Gunderson, who allegedly was the beneficiary of millions of dollars from his Leisure World clients, had faced conflict-of-interest charges from the State Bar. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Firms Seen Misusing Pension Funds KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postal Proofreaders Make Royal Mistake Reuters
Suspect Held in Cardinal's Slaying Is Denied Asylum SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Taking Aim at Exotic Bullets : Lawmakers move to regulate the ammunition industry, as the market grows for vicious rounds like Blammo Ammo. But some gun experts and police say such controls could be duds. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women, Minorities Outpace White Men for Judgeships : Judiciary: Among Clinton's picks, 23% are black, 35% are female and 6% are Latino. Many vacancies remain. DAVID G. SAVAGE and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FHP, Rival Agree to Merge, Form No. 2 HMO in State : Takeover: The O.C.-based health care provider would acquire TakeCare Inc. in an $829-million deal. JAMES M. GOMEZ and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Speaking Of. . . : Children Times researcher ANN GRIFFITH
PRAGUE : More Than Ceremony
STRASBOURG : Growing Controversy
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Advice for Working Moms--Compromise : GOOD ENOUGH MOTHERS by Melinda Marshall ; Peterson's, $18.95, 321 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Memory Drugs' Still Need Years of Testing STEVE EMMONS
MOSCOW : The More It Changes. . .
PERSONAL HEALTH : Curing Doctors of Fighting on Job THE WASHINGTON POST
Market Scene : Bulls Rule Slovenia's New Stock Exchange : It began with a scorebaord and a few chairs in 1991. Now, many predict a boom as the country goes capitalist. DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postscript : Post-Mortem Fame Catches Up With Latin American Writer : A new edition of a volume of essays by Jorge Luis Borges is climbing the best-seller lists. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thriving Without a License : Relationships: Many cohabitating Orange County couples just aren't interested in a wedding and remain happily unmarried, despite family pressures and tax disadvantages. JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World View : The Littlest Victims of Global 'Progress' : Ironically, children are being threatened by economic reforms, the new politics and advances in technology. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gilot: Accepting an Honor With Style : Wife of Jonas Salk and former lover of Pablo Picasso gets the Severin Wunderman Museum's Jean Cocteau award. KATHRYN BOLD
Muscling In : Chevy Impala SS is a ghost of the 'So Fine' 409 that drove a generation to sing its praises. PAUL DEAN
Environment : South Africans Make Waves Over Mine Plan : 300,000 have signed petitions to protect wetlands, energizing the nation's tiny 'green' movement. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Delhi's New Master : For only $32 a month, Madan Lal Khurana is taking on the chaos of India's capital. Why is this man smiling? JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
New CEO at Live Entertainment Seeks to Get Firm Back in Focus : Movies: Roger Burlage is the third boss at Van Nuys videocassette distributor since former chief executive Jose Menendez and his wife, Kitty, were slain in 1989. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parent of Carl's Jr. Plans to Open 300 Boston Chicken Outlets in State GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony's Music Division Promotes Key Executives
US West Adds Four More Sites to Video Plans : Telecommunications: The regional phone company, seeking FCC approval, plans another 15 locales by end of '94. From Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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BioSource's Warrants for Stock Exercised JACK SEARLES
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Matsushita to License New Sound Technology
Why Not Give Your Finances a Once-Over? From Associated Press
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
100 Will Lose Jobs as Bank Branches Close JACK SEARLES
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Summit Care Signs Lease on Phoenix Nursing Center
Housing Affordability
Dow Hits 4th Straight Record Close on Investors' Rosy Economic Views : Markets: Expectations of steady growth and low inflation fuel U.S. buying trend. Political fears undercut Mexico's Bolsa. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cheesecake Factory Inc. Files for Stock Offering
Cable Executives OK Voluntary Ratings : Television: The agreement in principle also calls for an independent monitor for violent programming. ELLEN EDWARDS, WASHINGTON POST
Arco Will Take $450-Million Charge for Reorganization MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anton Mesa Acquires Stake in Prism Group
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Authentic Fitness Plans 2-for-1 Stock Split on Feb. 10
Bolsa Plunges 6% on Fears Uprising Could Spread From Reuters
Domestic Market Share
Troubling Time for the Arbs (Poor Babies!) : Speculators: The Paramount affair has been nothing like the lucrative deals of the '80s. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offshoot Optical Company Envisions a New Direction JACK SEARLES
California Dental Health Names VP
Perceptronics Creditors to Retire Debt and Shares
Pension Fund Managers Hopeful U.S. Will Lift Embargo Against Vietnam From Reuters
Former Lincoln S&L Chairman Sentenced to 3 Years' Probation : Fraud: Ruling reflects his role in the Irvine thrift's failure and his helping prosecutors win state, federal convictions of Charles H. Keating Jr. From Staff and Wire Reports
Family Goes Interactive but With Reservations From Associated Press
Former Kennedy Adviser Top Candidate for Key Fed Post From Reuters
Suit Challenges Oil Drilling in Alaska Recreation Area MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Six-Story Building Sells for $5.1 Million JACK SEARLES
Ailing Hospitals : Uncertainty Over Reform, Growth of HMOs Put Squeeze on Many Local Facilities DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Promenade Hoping for Turn Around in '94 : Woodland Hills: The mall's focus is on specialty sotres that cater to high-end shoppers. Three restaurants are planned. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony, Matsushita Ride Multimedia Balloon ALAN CITRON
A Data Road to Schools : On Summit Eve, Plans for Free Infohighway Hookups JOHN LIPPMAN and AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pollution Control Firm Gets Overseas Orders
Regulators Approve Interstate Bank Branches : Finance: A legal loophole allows regulators to give banks a head start on establishing branch networks in other states. Smaller banks are crying foul. From Associated Press
Software Firm Seeks Chapter 11 Protection JACK SEARLES
O.C. Women Lawyers Name Attorney of Year ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mortgage & Realty Trust Fails to Pay Note Interest
American Blood Institute Files for Bankruptcy DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prudential Investors Sue DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sales of Houses in the Valley Finish Strongly in 1993 : Real estate: But the 15% gain comes at a cost as the average selling price falls 11%, the lowest since 1988. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citadel Cites Problem Loans in $37-Million Quarterly Loss : Thrifts: The parent of Fidelity Federal Bank faces regulatory restrictions on operations because of its shrinking capital base. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FHP Seeks to Acquire Rival HMO Takecare : Health: The $829-million merger would form the second largest coverage group in California. JAMES M. GOMEZ and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
QVC's Diller Just Says No to Higher Bid : Mergers: Despite an increase in Viacom's offer, the home shopping network's chairman says he'll stand pat. KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Comics Sells Stake to Animation Firm
Newhall Land & Farming Secures Project Funding
Past Super Bowl Advertisers Become No-Shows in '94 BRUCE HOROVITZ
Mistaken Foreclosure List at Fault for Homeowners' Woes RON GALPERIN
Malone: Davis Has Brought About His Own Downfall JOHN LIPPMAN and AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Regulators Put Mortgage Broker Out of Business : Home loans: The Office of Thrift Supervision sends a signal to the industry by taking action against Centrust Financial. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knott's to Add $10-Million Attraction : Theme parks: Officials hope the 'Mystery Lodge' show, fashioned after a popular special-effects draw at the '86 World's Fair, will pull in crowds this summer. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Founder of Shoney's Chain Started Small From Associated Press
SPORTS
He'll Gladly State His Case : Lakers' Van Exel Proves That He Is More Than Talk SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In End, Maybe He Didn't Want to Sell His Sole MARYANN HUDSON
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Oregon State Coach Calls for Suspension of USC's Leslie EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paraglider Faces Variety of Charges ROBERT GOYER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Roundup MIKE HISERMAN
NHL ROUNDUP : Lightning Overpowers Rangers From Associated Press
Bruins' Goodwin to Turn Pro; Wheatley Won't From Staff and Wire Reports
O'Kelley Steps to Forefront for Long Beach State, 78-66 PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Leads Early but Loses Again Associated Press
Red Wings Surge Past the Ducks ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Roundup
Biola's Holmquist Celebrates 400th Victory ARA NAJARIAN
NBA ROUNDUP : Magic Runs Over the Rockets From Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Strong Third Quarter Helps Newport Harbor PETER BARZILAI
Boys' Basketball Roundup
Red Wings Surge Past Ducks With Four Late Goals, 6-4 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboys' Smith Wins MVP Award Associated Press
NFL PLAYOFFS : Raiders Finally a Force That Creates Fear Again : Pro football: But they say they still aren't receiving the respect they deserve from the rest of the league. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Smith Is First Cowboy Voted MVP STEVE SPRINGER
Trade Is a Dream Come True for Newest King LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Sandoz's First Impression Is Deceiving JOHN WEYLER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Nothing Minor About This Fan Interest HELENE ELLIOTT
Ndiaye Spurns UCLA, Chooses Michigan : Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Women No Match for UNLV in the Second Half
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Boys Beat No. 2 Santa Margarita
CIF Close to Signing With New Sponsors ERIC SHEPARD
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Buena's Keiaho Says He'll Attend Washington JASON REID
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Heads and Pulido Pace Newport Harbor Victory
Former NL President Feeney Dies : Baseball: At 72, he has a heart attack. League officials call his death 'a great loss' to the sport. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Woodberry Leads No. 3 Kansas Over Oklahoma, 94-84 From Staff and Wire Reports
DeShields Arrives, Pedro Martinez Departs MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ndiaye Spurns UCLA, Chooses Michigan From Staff and Wire Reports
Fernandez Is College Female Athlete of Year BILL DWYRE
Late-Blooming Brown Simply Special Now JIM MURRAY
Basketball Scholarships Stir Debate at NCAA Convention DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Man Killed Crossing San Diego Freeway
ANAHEIM : Environment Group Sues Battery Factory E.J. GONG JR.
No Word on Fate of Clinic : Uprising: Crystal Cathedral members anxiously pray for safety of workers at hospital in Chiapas, Mexico, that church helped build 10 years ago. ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Your 29 Cents Worth--and Then Some SCOTT HARRIS
Simi Senior Citizens Find Their Bit of Paradise at New Complex : Housing: Residents of the low-income apartment facility say they like the views, community room and camaraderie. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : City Sues Coastal Agency to Enforce Beach Curfew
SANTA ANA : College to Hold Late Registration Period JON NALICK
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Council May Revise Emergency Plans JILL LEOVY
Panel Backs More Funding for L. A. Fire Department : Services: The $11.6-million plan focuses on better preparation for brush fires, including property inspections and firefighter training. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Cut in Developer Fee Is Considered JEFF McDONALD
Latino Leaders, Band to Receive Honors CHRISTINA LIMA
Countywide : Board to Discuss Plan for Armory Shelters GEOFF BOUCHER
Simi School Panel to Discuss Charging for Busing Service : Education: Board will also debate moving athletics from sixth period to after school so players can be charged for out-of-town games. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Crowd of 2,500 Gets Unruly Vying for 25 Housing Spots
VENTURA : Hearing to Address Health Clinic Plan TINA DAUNT
VENTURA : College Foundation Gets New Leader CONSTANCE SOMMER
BREA : 2 Critically Injured in 3-Car Crash
But Will You Love It in May? : Governor lays out first draft of new budget
ANAHEIM : Cleanup of Spill Closes Freeway Lane
Ventura Council Debates Proposed Ban on Smoking : Ordinance: Members weigh health concerns with interests of restaurateurs who say compliance would be too costly. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SYLMAR : Equestrians, Builder Forge Compromise GEOFFREY MOHAN
Pothole Alert for the Information Superhighway : Communications: Requiring universal access would be premature and a drag on the interactive TV revolution. THOMAS J. DUESTERBERG and PETER PITSCH, Thomas J. Duesterberg is director of the the Competitiveness Center of Hudson Institute, Washington. Peter Pitsch is an adjunct fellow at Hudson. Duesterberg served as assistant secretary of commerce from 1989 to 1993; Pitsch was chief of staff and research director at the Federal Communications Commission from 1981 to 1989.
LANCASTER : Suspected Abuse Victims Can Be Examined Remotely
IRVINE : City May Decide to Lay Off 70 Employees SHELBY GRAD
VAN NUYS : Parolees Will Field Crime Questions JEFF SCHNAUFER
Getaway Driver to Be Sent to Youth Camp JEANNETTE REGALADO
Main Tenant Pulls Out of Planned Warner Ridge Complex KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Enrollment Becomes More Diverse; Growth Slows : Education: Largest increases are at juvenile court facilities for delinquents and dropouts, according to an Orange County Department of Education annual report. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Hart Schools Considered Strong, New Survey Shows DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : 3 Schools Get Funds for 'Transportation Academies'
Radiation Exposure
Vasquez Heads OCTA; Big Projects Loom JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Is the Curtain Going Up on North Hollywood's Renaissance?
SAN FERNANDO : Man, Woman Face Trial in Drug Case ANN O'NEILL
Trial Moves to Scene of the Crime : San Fernando: Shackled murder defendant and courtroom entourage retrace victim's path at store. CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Violence Wounds Woman, Son
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Official Reverses Opinion on Courthouse Construction : Government: A few days after advising that building plans be shelved, Chief Administrative Officer Sally R. Reed calls for action 'as quickly as possible.' SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anti-Violence Group Changes Its Name CHRISTINA LIMA
TARZANA : Home Child-Care Center Wins OK SCOTT GLOVER
May They Get the Message : Judge rightly levies a strong sentence in homophobic hate crime
STUDIO CITY : LAPD's Valley Chief to Address Residents SCOTT GLOVER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Valencia Man Arraigned on Weapon Possession Charges DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON FOREIGN POLICY : The Next Debate: Who Lost Russia? : A major debacle looms abroad while American policy-makers ponder their domestic navels. STEPHEN R. GRAUBARD, Stephen R. Graubard is professor of history at Brown University and editor of the journal Daedalus. and
County Delivers an Urgent Plea for Blood Donations : Health: Supplies are so low that elective surgeries could be canceled, officials warn. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making a Difference in Your Community : Center Helps Dyslexics Clear Away Obstacles REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : City Close to Luring Large Insurance Firm ED BOND
LAGUNA BEACH : City's Mobile Home Park Plan Raises Ire RICHARD CORE
OXNARD : District to Pay Part of New Cost for Campus MAIA DAVIS
GLENDALE : Police Seize $2.6 Million in Cocaine, Arrest 4
OXNARD : Road Closed by Spill to Reopen JULIE FIELDS
OXNARD : 2 Golfers Beat Odds for Holes in One STEVE ELLING
Packard Bell to Move 25% of Chatsworth Jobs to Utah DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Water Rate Plan Benefits Big Business PATRICK McCARTNEY
Guilty Plea Entered in 'Fedbuster' Letters Case : Courts: Thomas Lee Larsen of Van Nuys could face 63 months to 385 years in prison. He remains a suspect in several arson wildfires. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife Held in Death of Man's Lover and Son : Crime: Li-Yun (Lisa) Peng was arrested on the basis of tests matching DNA from her blood with saliva lifted from a bite mark on victim's arm. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long College Sign-Up Lines Return to 2 Area Schools : Education: After a fall when enrollment dropped 12%, district officials are projecting spring registration that matches or even surpasses that of spring, 1993. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Cocaine Seized, 4 Suspects Arrested JULIO MORAN
Police Arrest Suspect in 1975 Slaying NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memorial Set for Dancer Osborne
D.A.'s Motive in Seeking Death Penalty Questioned : Crime: Lawyers for man accused of killing a nurse cite the timing of Bradbury's decision in alleging that he is doing it for political gain. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY WATCH : Minding the Store
A Look at Regrowth After Canyon Fire NONA YATES
Permanent Offshore Oil, Gas Ban Sought J.E. MITCHELL
THOUSAND OAKS : Crews Report to New Municipal Service Yard STEPHANIE SIMON
Fund Drive to Provide New Exhibits for Reagan Site : Foundation: The campaign to raise $20 million for library projects will be co-chaired by the former President's wife and Malcolm S. Forbes Jr. of Forbes Inc. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Work on Sheriff's Station to Start in May : Law enforcement: City officials praise the $25-million project as a way to improve public safety as well as the downtown area. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wildfire Suspect Admits Writing Threatening Letters MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Chamber's Schlatter to Quit in March TOMMY LI
SIMI VALLEY : Details Offered on Sex Education Plan BRENDA DAY
PLO Issue: Policing the Police : Authoritative report raises questions about abusive Palestinian groups
Obituaries
Prisoners Are Segregated After Brawl : Jails: The Sheriff's Department says the action is temporary 'until things calm down' between blacks and Latinos at Pitchess facility. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Restaurant Gets Dance Hall Permit JILL LEOVY
TARZANA : Girl Wins 3rd Place in Safety Poster Contest SUSAN BYRNES
Bank Robber Makes Off With $2,000
Top L.A. Officials Pledge Unified Effort to Curb Campus Violence : Education: Central to plan is the creation of 'safe passage corridors,' including patrols of students' routes. Pilot programs will be launched at Dorsey High and Lennox Middle School. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Pitchess Inmates Segregated by Race in Wake of Brawl JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Bomb Maker Given 5-Year Prison Term ALICIA DI RADO
Drug Asset Seizures Put on Hold Amid a Legal Morass : Law enforcement: County prosecutors won't pursue new cases because of conflicting opinions on status of the state's forfeiture law. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Transportation Panel Boosts Its Ride Fund for Disabled JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Support Group Helps Teen-Age Mothers REBECCA BRYANT
LAS VIRGENES : Homeowners Group Gets New President KURT PITZER
Being Politically Correct : Riordan Pulls Some Punch Lines After Quips Backfire MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : New City Sculpture to Be Unveiled Jan. 20 ROBERT BARKER
LAUSD Honor Band
LA HABRA : School Health Clinic Offers Low-Cost Care MIMI KO
Amid Pressure, LAPD to Use Computer System JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Reputed Member of Gang Fatally Shot
Pitchess Jail Fight Involves 600 Inmates : Violence: Guards fire rubber bullets to end brawl using homemade knives and broomsticks. Eighty are injured. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Statewide Contest Set to Design Affordable Housing
Slander Suit Against Gates Is Dismissed ERIC MALNIC and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Airport Officials Oppose FAA Radar Plan : Aviation: Director at John Wayne fears that moving El Toro unit will hurt operations. Agency denies it. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Packard Bell Will Relocate Units to Utah : Chatsworth: Computer maker's decision involves service and support divisions and means the loss of hundreds of jobs. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Memorabilia-Filled Room Honors Nixon SHELBY GRAD
PANORAMA CITY : Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Slaying THOM MROZEK
Obituaries
GARDEN GROVE : Man, 23, Arrested in '92 Double Slaying E.J. GONG JR.
Skinhead Leader Seeks Low-Security Prison : Courts: Christopher Fisher's lawyers urge nonviolent setting. They say he's vulnerable and needs role models. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child-Abuse Exams Go High-Tech : Crime: New video equipment installed at Lancaster hospital lets medical experts in Los Angeles make a long-distance determination. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Seeks Jackson Financial Records : Investigation: Attorney for the boy allegedly molested by the singer files partial transcripts of depositions telling of bedroom activity and photos. Jackson's counsel says the papers misrepresent sworn statements. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Police Chief Tells of Sorrow Tied to Job BERT ELJERA
Former Head of Irvine Charity Found Guilty : Courts: Prosecutors say forgery and embezzlement netted him more than $400,000 from funds for the homeless. MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Olympic Surplus Grants Go to 22 Youth Groups
Rights of Poor Children
Ticket Brokers
Jobs for Parolees
Nuns Killed in Liberia
Zapata's Revolution
ENTERTAINMENT
ART / CATHY CURTIS : A Fun East-West Show With No Sacred Cows CATHY CURTIS
Weekend Box Office : 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Still Cleaning Up DAVID J. FOX and SOURCE: Exhibitor Relations Co.
TV REVIEW : It's Moldy, It's Gooey . . . It's 'Monty' ! CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lombardo Band Brings Back Memories of Note BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Cradle of Fire' Teaches a History Lesson LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Sax Man's Home Is Where the Hot Is : Popular O.C.-based musician Eric Marienthal returns to the Studio Cafe on Wednesdays, leading a first-rate ensemble. Together, they reach great heights. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Impressive Offering of 'New Films From Germany' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Trio Makes U.S. Debut TIMOTHY MANGAN
Anything for a Laugh? : Comedy: Stand-up veterans push the envelope, but it's a personal decision, not one for the censors, they say. CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Le Petit's 'Merci Maurice': Charming but Tame Outing JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'South Central': The Right Time, the Right Stuff : Television: With the L.A. riots and the King and Denny cases in the past, the series will likely be weighed for its quality--nothing else. And a good thing, too--it's got enough going for it. RICK DU BROW
A Young Star Is Born in 'Piano' : Movies: Novice Anna Paquin, 11, who has received a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress, retraces the fairy-tale road she has traveled. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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