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What happened on January 15, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
TV REVIEW : Diana Ross in 'Darkness' Spotlight : Her impressive acting in ABC's 'Out of Darkness' on Sunday is a shattering portrait of a woman beset by 'voices and demons.' RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Club 369 in Fullerton to Offer Alternative Music : Venues: The facility, which is changing to 21-and-over, is a glimmer of hope to rock fans after Bogart's closure. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Teachers Help 'Lounge' Earn 'A' : A sharply defined cast, superb direction and detailed set raise John Twomey's debut comedy beyond stereotyped vignettes. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mickey Gilley Is Still Enjoying a Relative Fame : Pop music: The country singer isn't as famous as cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, but he's got his own theater and restaurant and doing just fine, thank you. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television N.F. MENDOZA, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEW : 'Funny Gay Males' Lacks Togetherness RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tuchman Set to Jury 'New Directions'
WEEKEND TV : HBO to Offer 'Comic Relief' Unscrambled N.F. MENDOZA
Bill & Ted's Adventures Not Excellent to Rival Networks JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welles' 'Shadow'
KFI Reneges on Oral Promise to Pay Bonus, Gates Claims : Radio: Former L.A. police chief plans to take his complaint to union arbitration. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Rattle Finds Pathos and Passion in Mahler 9th MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Villanueva Selected as a MOCA Trustee
TV REVIEWS : 'Carlin' Shows Some Glimmer of Hope CHRIS WILLMAN
TV REVIEWS : 'Stellar Awards' Spotlight on Gospel Singers CHRIS WILLMAN
Reigning in Many Courts HEIDI SIEGMUND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fox Vows to Treat NFL With 'Reverence' DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Did U.S. Create Terror Monster ROBERT KOEHLER
Mime-Altering : This Seattle Troupe Uses Dance as Well as the Spoken Word in Its Shows ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women at Top in Music : Premiere: Long Beach Symphony music director JoAnn Falletta will conduct composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's new work tonight. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Really Excited by Manilow
MOVIE REVIEW : A Good Premise Gets Lost in 'Weekend' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Williams Brothers Sincere but Limited at Troubadour RICHARD CROMELIN
TV REVIEWS : Rancor and Violence in 'The Best of Families' JON MATSUMOTO
Tune In Local TV News to Catch the Joke
Armed for Self-Defense
BUSINESS
Wal-Mart to Acquire 120 Woolco Stores in Canada : Retail: The U.S. company broadens its base for trade under NAFTA. Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stocks Stage Broad Rally; Asia Trading Surges Back From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
13,000 Choose to Forgo Prudential Settlement : Litigation: The offer involves up to $120 million in cash for about 130,000 investors. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Motorola to Spend $10 Million, Hire in Irvine : Industry: Plant affected was purchased from Western Digital. Mayor hails the anouncement. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Move Creates Fourth-Quarter Loss : Earnings: Company sets aside $1.3 billion to comply with new accounting rules. Figure also reflects costs associated with NCR restructuring. From Associated Press
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Corning Expecting $1.24-Billion Implant Tab : Lawsuits: It is the company's first disclosure of potential liability in the case. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Card Wars : Visa Deal Has American Express Fuming DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Khan Denies Deals Influenced Fired Mutual Fund Manager JAMES M. GOMEZ and NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Defense Firm Aerospace Corp. Will Lay Off 200 Employees From a Times Staff Writer
Dutch Giant Buys Parent Firm of 'The Reporter' : Media: BPI, which puts out Hollywood paper as well as Billboard and Adweek, sells for $220 million. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riding a Bumpy Road : Driver Training Schools in State Fall on Hard Times SCOTT SANDELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Forget Your McDramamine Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Prison Inmate's Escape in Garbage Truck Backfires PHIL SNEIDERMAN
A Sporting Chance : Paralyzed Athlete Presented With Special Honor for Being an Inspiration to Others CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Laguna Canyon Walk Planned Today LESLIE EARNEST
Fired Mailman Indicted in Shooting Spree : Courts: Mark Hilbun is to be arraigned Tuesday in the deaths of his mother and a former co-worker. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Sends Exactly the Right Message : Hate-mongering skinheads feel the full force of the law--and therefore justice
Official Admits Error in Allowing Sheriff's Captain to Receive Double Pay : Finance: L.A. County will not seek recovery of $70,000 improperly paid for his expert testimony at trials. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposed Super-Agency Would Coordinate Economic Planning JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4th Escape Shakes the Community's Confidence : Corrections: Civic leaders on the Lancaster prison's advisory panel believe the incidents expose flaws. They will urge full investigation. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Compiled by Times staff researcher Stephanie Stassel
Libel Award Against Newspaper Set Aside : Courts: Judge rules verdict inconsistent and $7.5-million damage award excessive and orders retrial of businessman's claim. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects $7.5-Million Damage Award in Libel Case : Lawsuits: A new trial is ordered for Leonard M. Ross in his action against a Santa-Barbara newspaper. The verdict is ruled excessive and flawed by inconsistencies. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Plan to Stop Paying Crossing Guards Angers School Officials : Budget: Ventura, citing a recent state legislative decision, is threatening to pass on the $77,000 cost to the district. Educators argue moral responsibility is at stake. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA HABRA : King Hussein Grants Boy's Wish MIMI KO
IRVINE : Firm Will Bid Goodby to 4 Bison SHELBY GRAD
175 Anaheim Police Will Stage 1-Day 'Blue Flu' Sickout Tuesday : Labor: Officers want raises and have been 18 months without a contract. Public will be protected by substitutes, police chief says. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Task Force Seeks New Ways to Steer Solo Drivers Off Road MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Observances
PORT HUENEME : Mastermind of Fatal Theft Plot Sentenced DWAYNE BRAY
OXNARD : Authorities Identify Victim of Fatal Crash JULIE FIELDS
Enrollment Dips at Community College TOMMY LI
League Plans Meeting on School Reform BETH SHUSTER
ORANGE : Council Postpones Decision on 2 Items MARTIN MILLER
PASADENA : Caltech Signs New Contract to Manage JPL for NASA
Laguna Beach : $280,000 Granted for Ongoing Fire Relief BOB ELSTON
Federal Officials Get Street-Level View on Vermont MARC LACEY and PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Careful, He's Not Mr. Nice Guy : Sure, shake Assad's hand, but don't go much beyond that
FULLERTON : Panel OKs Fee Hike for City Golf Course WILLSON CUMMER
LOS ANGELES : Officials Move Closer to Alameda Corridor Accord
Judge Agrees to Resentence Singer's Fiancee in Drug and Assault Case
Oxnard Man to Oppose Gallegly for GOP Nod JOANNA M. MILLER
Ailing Heir to Mormon Presidency Back at Post : Succession: If the 86-year-old senior apostle is too ill to assume leadership, it will leave church in 'terrible quandary,' officials say. from Associated Press
VENTURA : Environmental Club Wins State Award JOANNA M. MILLER
Zhirinovsky
School Before Fashion
Ballot Initiatives
OJAI : Lacey Letter Urges Halt of Radar Project KAY SAILLANT
ELECTIONS BALLOT MEASURE : Oak Park Issue Caught Up in Politics STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Park's Neighbors Are Asked to Chip In : Santa Clarita: City has leased the Bouquet Canyon site from the county. Now it is urging residents to play an active role in its maintenance. JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : Trial Ordered in Molestation Case DWAYNE BRAY
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Group Fails to Win Change in Toll Road LEN HALL
VAN NUYS : Hour Restrictions Continued at Store KAY HWANGBO
Garden Grove : Acting Fire Chief Is Appointed New Head ROBERT BARKER
IRVINE : Residents Protest Plan for Palace Park SHELBY GRAD
Students Rally in Support of Accused Coach : Ventura: The investigation continues into allegations of sexual misconduct by the high school instructor. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irvine Marchers Recall Civil Rights Leader AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutor Backs Open-Meetings Law PATRICK McCARTNEY
THOUSAND OAKS : Concerns Arise Over Mobile Car Washers STEPHANIE SIMON
BURBANK : City Offers $100,000 Loan to Boost Jobs ED BOND
Senator Sets Sights on Garamendi's Post : Politics: Art Torres rallies in Santa Ana for support in his bid for state insurance commissioner. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WINNETKA : PTA Collects $800 for Victims of Fire JEANNETTE REGALADO
Boy Arrested at School With Handgun, Ammo GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birth Control Education
VAN NUYS : Signal Installed at Site of Girl's Death HUGO MARTIN
Keeping Kids' Heads Off Collision Course : Eleven-year-old bicyclist shows why it's cool to wear a helmet
Police Hunt for Would-Be Carjacker Who Shot Man
PORT HUENEME : Visiting Warship to Be Open for Tours MATTHEW MOSK
Lifting Vietnam Trade Embargo
PERSPECTIVES / LETTERS : It Is Arrogant to Debate What Jesus Really Said
Attacks That Bombed Occurred 49 Years Ago : World War II: Explosives borne by paper balloons drifted all the way from Japan to Ventura County, but caused no damage. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA : Drive-By Shooting Suspect Is Arrested GREG HERNANDEZ
L.A. Schools Trump Builder on Hotel Site : Courts: Ruling is a defeat for Donald Trump, who fought to make the district stick to its plan to buy Ambassador site. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Daily Lesson in Civil Rights : Poignant Groundbreaking Held for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
SHERMAN OAKS : Demolition of Mall Building Considered SCOTT GLOVER
Rebellion in Mexico and NAFTA
OXNARD : Not Guilty Pleaded in Christmas Attack DWAYNE BRAY
CALABASAS : Matching Funds in Doubt for Bike Path SCOTT GLOVER
Prosecutors Won't Act and Judge Won't Budge : Courts: U.S. attorney's office says it has no case against a man who says he brought gun into courthouse by mistake. But an angry jurist has kept him in jail since Oct. 4. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Final Boarding Call : Nostalgia: Hundreds turn out early to watch the last train pull out of Pasadena's picturesque station. The depot is being closed and the tracks converted for commuter service. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Births to 59-Year-Old
Death Penalty Decision
Countywide : Lack of Black Unity Cited by Panel at UCI
Trash Truck Accident
Countywide : Holiday Closings
9th Defendant Convicted in Insurance Fraud JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 7 Months, Reluctant Witness Must Stay in Jail MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Branch Assails County Supervisors : Politics: Embattled recorder and his attorney say he's the victim of a 'hidden agenda' to oust him from office. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard to Honor King With Parade, Observance PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Rabbi Earns Role as Role Model : Leadership: Jerrold Goldstein is honored by the Hillel Council for his ethics. His activism often put him in risky situations. JOHN DART
Nurse Anesthetists
VENTURA : Judge Orders Lower Bail in Shooting DWAYNE BRAY
Shoe Store Taps Its Way Into Happier Days
3 Tourists Shot Outside San Francisco Bar : Violence: Attack is the latest in a series on visitors. Wounded men appear to be bystanders to an argument. From Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : He Draws on Talent as Source of Income BERT ELJERA
Races Emerge for April 12 Election : Politics: An eleventh-hour entrant makes the Calabasas City Council contest a little more interesting. GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Pony League Gets OK to Build Field BRENDA DAY
'93 Felonies: Some Good and Bad News : Crime: Violence rose in Santa Paula, and Port Hueneme homicides neared record. Yet overall picture was improved. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funeral Assistance
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Spending for City Hall Design Work OKd : Government: Palmdale's mayor says the proposed $10-million building will set the tone for downtown renewal efforts. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radar Weather System
Chlorine Gas Leak at School Pool Sends Four Swimmers to Hospital FERNANDO ROMERO and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Schools Look Into Ousting Gangbangers : Thousand Oaks: Board ventures into unknown legal territory in exploring the possibility of expulsions. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Obituaries
Rick James' Plea Bargain Leads to Fiancee's Resentencing THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PACOIMA : Shy Parent Turns Into School Leader SUSAN BYRNES
Man Pleads Innocent to Holding Dog for Ransom : Crime: It's the second dognaping case filed in the Valley in three months. A woman is being hunted in the first incident. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENCINO : Architect Bray to Be Cited for Achievements KAY HWANGBO
CALABASAS : Downtown to Adopt Old West Theme KURT PITZER
Public Policy Think Tank to Be Established at Nixon Library MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Owner Seeks to Sell Noren's Market PEGGY Y. LEE
300 La Habra High Students to Be Tested for TB : Health: County officials say family and co-workers of a senior at the school, who has been contagious since early last year, have already been screened. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
150 Teachers Protest Over Stalled Talks : Colleges: Mandatory staff meetings on the Ventura, Moorpark and Oxnard campuses are boycotted by some faculty members. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fumes Chase Hundreds of Youngsters From School : Emergencies: Officials suspect a lubricant that workers sprayed into the air-conditioning system caused the problem. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Parent-Child Center Will Open JULIO MORAN
Churches Trying to Bring 'Baby Busters' Back Into the Fold : Youth: Special services and outreach efforts are aimed at 18-to-35 age group not served by family ministries. from Associated Press
LOS ANGELES : Section of Wilshire Blvd. Closed This Weekend
Political Calendar
2 Plead Guilty to Woman's Death in Fight : Courts: The defendants had beaten the victim, who a doctor said died of a heart attack during the traffic dispute in La Habra. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Jobless Office Staffs Alerted of Threats SCOTT HADLY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Design Review Board Applicants Sought
Cypress : Park Is Renamed After City Manager MIMI KO
PERSPECTIVES / LETTERS : Hooray for Youths Pledging Chastity
Ariz. Man Waives Right to Hearing
NEWS
Dr. Thomas H. Sternberg; Founded UCLA Dermatology Department
Veteran of Gangs' War and Peace Dies by Gunfire : Violence: Tony Thomas is killed by suspected drug dealers. He may have been trying to counsel them. LUCILLE RENWICK and JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BRITAIN : Sex Scandals Contradict Tory Moralizing : Prime Minister John Major can't seem to plug all the leaks in his 'back to basics' policy. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Croatia Risks Cutting Its Own Throat : Balkans: Military interference in Bosnia opens door to sanctions and could encourage Serbian aggression. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Louis M. Ream Jr.; Former Arco Executive Founded Winery
In Japan, Parents Play Devil's Advocate in Naming Child : Controversy: Couple fights authorities' ban on satanic moniker. Now the Cabinet has gotten involved. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressman's Son Is Arrested on Drug Charge Reuters
Gunman Tricks Letter Carrier, Guns Her Down Associated Press
Bad Wheel Cited in Circus Train Wreck From Reuters
Russian Adjusts to the Executive Sweet : Economics: Director of Moscow chocolate factory struggles to reconcile his capitalist duty with his Communist values. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AQMD Moves Its Ride-Sharing Rule to the Back Seat : Smog: Air Quality board creates a new task force to find new ways to reduce solo commuting. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
At a Glance : Friday's Highlights
NATION IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Governor Offers Plan for Welfare Reform From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : MEXICO : U.S. Copters Used Against Uprising From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Strict New Law on Abortion Upheld From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Yeltsin Foe Is Elected Speaker of Lower House : Politics: Communist's win in Duma comes a day after a supporter of the Russian leader is chosen to lead the upper chamber. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993 Report Withheld Information on El Toro : Conversion: Portion favoring base as a commercial airport was not released in public version of study. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nigerian Campaigns for a Presidency He Already Won SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Copters Used Against Uprising, Mexico Confirms From Reuters
With U.N. Approval, Ship Brings Fuel to Haiti : Embargo: Authorized delivery is meant to ease the impact of economic sanctions on the poor. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Has TV Audience in the Bag CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Clinton Aide Faces S&L Case Subpoena : Whitewater: FBI focuses on what chief of staff to then-Arkansas governor knows of thrift owner's role in the paying off of a $50,000 loan. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lyle Menendez Jury Halts Deliberations for Weekend ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military No-Shows Don't Faze Haiti Meeting's Backers MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : 6 Killed in Bloodiest Day Since Peace Pact From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Record Cold Sweeps Across the Midwest From Associated Press
Baby Elephant Dies of Apparent Loneliness Associated Press
R. Brinkley Smithers; Gave Millions for Alcoholism Research
Court to Revive Issue of Large Punitive Damages : Law: The justices have struggled with recent rulings on awards that far exceed actual losses. This case involves a $5-million judgment against Honda. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Cult Siege Trial Told of Big Arms Cache From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Competing With Bobbitts and Ice Skaters, Summit Falls Short : Media: Aides' hopes for enduring images that would capture a nation and strengthen a President fizzle. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert McKay; Longtime Spokesman for TWA
COLUMN ONE : Boys Only: Separate but Equal? : Does placing black youths in their own classes help them do better? Some public school educators think so and are running maverick programs that others call illegal or a civil rights retreat. JANNY SCOTT, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
James Ellison; Buffalo Bill in 'The Plainsman' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Fugitive Is Sentenced Associated Press
All Joking Aside, Hillary Clinton Has the Last Laugh With Russians : Style: Before the First Lady's arrival, the media had fun at her expense. In person, she's won nothing but praise. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Meese Ends Fight on Iran-Contra Report From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Anti-Gang Counselor Vows to Continue After Wounding ADRIAN MAHER
Clinton Aide Appointed to Try to Restart Smog Talks : Negotiations: White House intervenes to get the EPA and state officials back to work on a compromise to reform the system. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton and Yeltsin End Summit With New Unity, Pacts : Russia: The two leaders sign arms, economic accords. They also agree on a series of steps designed to help Moscow stay on the road to a free-market economy. DOYLE McMANUS and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Whitewater Probe Sparks Little Public Interest, Survey Finds THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3rd Man Jailed in Attack on Skater Kerrigan RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRAZIL : Alleged Coup Plot a Puzzling Piece of Political Theater MAC MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Courthouse Is Clubhouse for the Menendez Watchers : Trial: Sympathizers or skeptics, they suspend everyday lives and gather daily to follow the fate of the brothers. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas Patrick Wilson; Singer, Composer and Record Producer
Defense Giant Litton Pleads Guilty to Fraud ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Disarmament Deal Met With a Note of Disdain : Weapons: Historic agreement is overshadowed by nationalist sensitivity. Some say Clinton was condescending. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency to Seek New Ways to Fight Smog MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
5 Palestinians, 1 Israeli Killed in Territories From Associated Press
S. Bronston; Producer of 'El Cid,' Other Epics BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Shamir Confirms Ordering Execution From Times Staff and Wire Reports
AQMD Moves Ride-Sharing to Back Seat MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Valley Murder Trial Will Rely on 2 Sign Languages : Courts: Deaf witnesses will use standard and informal hand gestures to give testimony on alleged gang slaying. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Worn Wheels Cause Delays on Red Line DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bobbitt Testifies About Mutilation of Her Husband MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shamir Admits Execution During Jewish Underground From Associated Press
Owen McLean; Retired Casting Director for 20th Century Fox
Phoumi Vongvichit; Revolutionary, Former Acting President of Laos
Peacemaker Among Gangs Is Cut Down by Gunfire : Crime: Tony Thomas helped forge truce. He walked fine line between hero and target of culture he tried to reform. LUCILLE RENWICK and JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecutor Says German Carved Swastika Herself
WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Girl Allegedly Cut Swastika on Herself From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SPORTS
Rio Mesa's Reardon Quits After 26 Years as Football Coach JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL : Jimmy Carson Gets Another Fresh Start--in Vancouver LARRY WIGGE, THE SPORTING NEWS
EMPIRE LEAGUE : Esperanza Grabs Its Chance in 49-46 Victory Over Katella CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Key for Team USA HELENE ELLIOTT
For Some Folks, WSC Standings Don't Add Up
NBA ROUNDUP : Pippen, Bulls Pull Away from Jazz From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Coffey Gets His 900th Assist, Red Wings Win Again, 9-3 From Associated Press
Golden Klair Is Choice to Win El Encino Stakes BOB MIESZERSKI
Love Gets Third Eagle to Finish Round of 60 Associated Press
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Ducks Do Some Road Work at Home : Hockey: For a change, team shows the style at Anaheim Arena that has helped it win out of town. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Goalkeeper Out for Rest of Season DAVE McKIBBEN
Ducks Win the Hard Way : Hockey: After allowing the Whalers a three-goal lead early, Anaheim comes storming back to win at home, 6-3. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Coaches Delay Boycott as U.S. Acts : College basketball: The Justice Department offers to mediate dispute over reduction in NCAA scholarships. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Need Biggest Comeback to End Losing Streak at Home : Hockey: They get four goals in 6:04 spurt during second period and beat Whalers, 6-3. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Loses Big Lead and Game ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather or Not, Raiders Looking to Stay Hot Today : AFC: Cold hasn't been kind to them this season, but recent play has them confident against Bills. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Sign Grahe, Are Near a Deal With Ex-Ranger Left-Hander Patterson BOB NIGHTENGALE
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Black Coaches' Actions Not Being Met With Resounding Approval
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : The Absolute Finish to College Football
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Ram Fans Get Excited About Possible Move
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : And It's Tough to Type While Wearing That Cape
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Figure Skating Mess Becomes a Cool Drama
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Raider Ticket Buyers Can't Get It Together
SEA VIEW LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Woodbridge Takes Care of Business, Ranking MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Fall to Hornets : Pro basketball: But Lynch makes most of playing time, getting 24 points and 10 rebounds in 130-122 loss. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleveland Sets Trap and Reseda Falls In STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CSUN Wins Three of Four in Volleyball
WSC Putting Hancock Back on Its Road Map : Junior colleges: Santa Maria school will rejoin conference in the fall. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNSET LEAGUE : Ocean View Ends Oilers' Streak at 22 PETER BARZILAI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Wins a Close Game Against Riverside
Ellis Has Garden Party in First Start : Clippers: Rookie's 29 points help L.A. end a seven-game losing streak with a 102-95 victory over the sagging Celtics. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Ferreira's Game Strategy Stresses Playing for Keeps, Not Trades ROBYN NORWOOD
SEA VIEW LEAGUE : Newport Harbor Defeats Woodbridge
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Will Buddy System Lead to Montana's Downfall? BILL PLASCHKE
Favored 49ers Take Role of Underdog : NFC: San Francisco appears worried after two losses, but Giants' Reeves isn't buying it. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Hearvey Leads Magnolia to Victory Over Western
Surf Tour Returning to Huntington Beach MIKE REILLEY
Cal's Steussie, Utah's Anderson View Shrine Football Game as Career Day DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Giants, Victory in '91 Was Just Divine MARYANN HUDSON
Simmons Plays It Cool as Simi Valley Beats Westlake JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ollie Takes Laurels in North Hollywood Romp
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Santa Ana Valley Fails to Score Again in Tie
Sabo Spurns Mets, Signs Deal With Orioles From Staff and Wire Reports
Ventura Coaches Had Guard Down as Ramirez Made Point Right Away : Just Out of High School, He Took Charge of Pirates FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Wants the Defense to Have It His Way MIKE DOWNEY
Does Body Clock Hold Key for Raiders? : Pro football: Former team doctor advises measures to help them adjust to travel to the East. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Malley Speaks His Mind : Baseball: Dodger president says claims that big-market teams aren't doing enough to attain revenue-sharing package are 'outrageous.' ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Punto, Warnick Spark Trabuco Hills' Victory MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Hope for a Change in Anaheim Stadium Lease ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Bounces Back to Beat UC Santa Cruz MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finish Leaves Pepperdine Cold : College basketball: Santa Clara's three-pointers make the difference in West Coast Conference opener, 54-51. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muir Reves Wins Duel at Glendale PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Vlasic Leads Pacifica Past La Quinta
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Alamitos Beats Kennedy Despite Frank's Injury MIKE WOJCIECHOWSKI
U.S. Soccer Team Faces Norway Today in Phoenix JULIE CART
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Carson Trade Was Good, but Destination Was Bad
HORSE RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Malibu Winner Diazo Favored in San Fernando BILL CHRISTINE
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Not Exactly Buzzing Over Angels' Moves
LOCAL NOTES : San Clemente's Klaasen Commits to Oregon
HOME & GARDEN
Applying the 2nd Coat of Paint Is No Sweat JOHN MORELL
Do-It-Yourselfers Can Frame Their Own Opinions on Steel
A Little Moisture Does a Lot of Good for Comfort, Health From Associated Press
GARDENING : Containers Hold Lots of Pluses for Plantings From Associated Press
GARDENING : Juicy Ideas to Give Fruit to a Berry Good Back Yard JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DECORATING : Small Accessories Can Add Loads of Pizazz to Rooms From Associated Press
EQUIPMENT : Rise Above Accidents With Safe Use of Ladders From Associated Press
STEELING HOME : Metal is making inroads in O.C. housing: It's environmentally sound, resistant to quakes and fire and impervious to insects and rot. It's also stronger, and now less costly than wood. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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