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What happened on January 17, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
Movies : Another One for Bronson's 'Wish' List CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HBO the Big CableACE Award Winner : Television: Its taking of 34 of 88 trophies far outdistances Showtime's second place with 10. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : James Earl Jones Brings Fiery Pastor to Life JON MATSUMOTO
Film Partners Have No Regrets : Movies: Barry Levinson and Mark Johnson are splitting up, but it doesn't mean goodby forever. ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar Winner Steve Tesich Just Says No to Hollywood Violence : Lecture: Speaking at Chapman, the 'Breaking Away' screenwriter says he rejects most film projects offered him. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ AND POP REVIEWS : Neville Bros. Leave It on Cruise Control DENNIS HUNT
JAZZ REVIEW : Karukas and Trio Perform Musical High-Wire Act BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Films by Chen Kaige Part of 'New Chinese' Program KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ AND POP REVIEWS : Dick Hyman Superb, Eclectic in Bakery Solo Recital LEONARD FEATHER
Beauty of Humankind Dwells in 'The Air Up There' ELIZABETH GLASER, Elizabeth Glaser is the chairperson of the Pediatric AIDS Foundation in Santa Monica. and
COMEDY REVIEW : It's No Joke: $6.4 Million : Comic Relief Sets Record but Overdoses on Bobbitt Humor DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEWS : Borodin Quartet in Polished Playing TIMOTHY MANGAN
DANCE REVIEW : Malashock Premieres Hold Surprises LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
JAZZ AND POP REVIEWS : Morphine Proves Odd but Compelling LORRAINE ALI
Theater : South Coast 'Hedda Gabler' Takes On Mythic Quality JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pioneer of Classical Music for Kids SAM FRANK, Sam Frank has written a book about actor Ronald Colman for publication by Greenwood Press. He will pay tribute to Alan Livingston on KPCC's "Ian Whitcomb Show" on Tuesday. and
MUSIC REVIEWS : Zwilich 'Fantasy' Premieres DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 1 Extra Confession in '2 Faces of Evil' RAY LOYND
No Repair Is in Sight for TV Blurring : Television: Everything and everyone on the tube these days is starting to look like light entertainment. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Domingo and Co. Tame Penella's Wildcat : Opera review: While technically not opera, in its best moments "El Gato Montes" is good opera; in its worst, still interesting. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
NEWS
Zino Davidoff; 'King of Cigars' From Associated Press
Enfant Terrible : New Yorkers can't decide if the mayor's son is a cute sidekick or a spoiled imp. But their real worry: Is Giuliani a softy? GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archdiocese Is Shaken by Priest's Trial : Courts: Father David Dean Piroli is charged with theft of $60,000 from two parishes. His lawyer's countercharges about embezzlement and homosexuality are called a 'gross injustice' by church officials. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Police Make Record Heroin Seizure : Trafficking: Authorities break up an unusual international alliance involving smuggling teams in Southeast Asia and Mexico transporting narcotics into California. Nine people are arrested. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON and THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL
HAITI : U.S. Won't Agree to Aristide Return Date From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Sign-on, a Mouse, Voila--It's Your Newspaper! : Information: The future is now at the San Jose Mercury News with an array of features by way of a personal computer. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Counting the Days of '94 With a Few Choice Quotations JACK SMITH
BOOK REVIEW: SCIENCE : Can Cyberspace Help Enhance City Space? : A SCIENTIST IN THE CITY by James Trefil ; Doubleday, $23.95, 266 pages ALEX RAKSIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Get Checkup Associated Press
O.C. Water Chief Quits After Trips Disclosed : Travel: Santa Margarita chairman cites 'continued adverse news,' including reports of his free Mexico visits. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Domingo Is Also Center Stage at Post-Concert Benefit ANN CONWAY
SOUTH AFRICA : Militant Black Party Suspending Violence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Harding Camp Says She Denies Involvement JOHN BALZAR and RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New toll 'Greenway' to ease D.C. commute : The profitable, environmentally sensitive route through Virginia is due to open in 1996. RUDY ABRAMSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Diversion of Whitewater Funds Disputed : Inquiry: Lawyer for head of defunct S&L says the only possible source of cash would have been an account subject to review by bank examiners. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Come Together for New Beatles Work Associated Press
Peace Plan Elusive as County Jails Race War Continues : Violence: Melees between blacks and Latinos escalate. Pitchess facility is at the front line of the battles. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop the Presses: Papers Enter a Brave New World : Media: Electronic visions sharpen. Mergers, advances push publishers onto the 'information superhighway.' JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chairman of Scandal-Plagued Water District Resigns : Agencies: Don B. Schone steps down from Santa Margarita board after word of trips he took at expense of firm that has received millions of dollars in contracts. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italy Parliament Dissolved; Elections Set for March 27 : Europe: The prime minister will remain in a caretaker role. Jewish leaders protest the vote coincides with Passover. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Special Report: Zoos Steve Emmons
Thousands in Paris Protest Public School Plan : France: Attempts to fund repairs at private schools anger parents, teachers and students. The march is also a show of strength for leftists. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitchess on Front Line of Jail Race War JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS--A PATH TO PEACE? : Assad Gives Syrians Something New--Himself and Clinton 'Live' : Mideast: Damascus also cancels an obligatory power cut to ensure viewers and listeners tune in. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature Takes a Post-Fire Walk on the Wild Side LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS--A PATH TO PEACE? : Israel Reserves Judgment on Assad's Offer : Reaction: Premier and foreign minister say they want more details before responding. They question definition of 'peace.' MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$6.4 Million Haul Nothing to Laugh At BILL HIGGINS
Yeltsin Czar for Economic Reform Quits : Russia: Deputy Prime Minister Gaidar cites frustration over not having the power to carry out his reforms. Some see his move as a maneuver to be given more muscle. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping It Simple: 'Lenin or Levis' GEORGE SKELTON
Security Guard Is Slain by SWAT Team After 4-Hour Standoff JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Vaunted Stamina, Assad Sits Out Rest Breaks RICHARD T. COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gyorgy Cziffra; Renowned Performer of Liszt's Works From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Protesters Bombard KKK Rally in Illinois Associated Press
Racial Strife Among Youths Tests Laguna : Diversity: Fights at high school between white, Latino students threaten city's tolerant image. DOREEN CARVAJAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Thanks Agents Who Thwarted Attack JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assad Now Seems to See Peace as Syria's Best Bet : Summit: If his words are followed by concrete acts, the whole Mideast picture could change dramatically. : NEWS ANALYSIS DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Low Temperatures Kill 2 in East from Associated Press
MEXICO : President Pushes Amnesty for Rebels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FASHION : Marty Awards Highlight Menswear Meet GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Cold World of Skating : Pressures to cash in can push some young hopefuls over the line. Jealousies, bitter rivalries and sabotage sometimes tarnish the sport's elegant image. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assad-Clinton Talks Raise Hopes for Peace : Mideast: Syrian leader for first time says he wants 'normal, peaceful relations' with Israel. At end of Geneva meeting, President calls him indispensable to process. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finalists Named for Book Critics Awards
PEOPLE : Brother, Can You Spare a Memory? DOUG ADRIANSON
In Pursuit of a Fine Mess of Memories RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suspense, Drama--Both On, Off Screen BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Father Piroli's Trial Is Creating Turmoil in Catholic Community : Simi Valley: Archdiocese has responded angrily to the priest's accusations against his former superior. Nonetheless, St. Peter Claver parish is thriving. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 1 Killed, 4 Hurt as Car Rolls Into Field JEFF McDONALD
DWP Class for Women Enrolls 222--None Are Hired MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Educators Reach Out to Students : Counseling: Support groups, started by the Ventura district, touches on issues ranging from self-esteem to eating disorders to coping with parents' divorce. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Was 60th Rose Parade Montie Montana's Last? He's Not Sure SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Best Way to Honor the Memory of Dr. King : Mrs. King's anti-violence plea should resonate in the cities
CONEJO VALLEY : School Board Moves Lincoln Holiday BRENDA DAY
3 Treated After Fumes Prompt Evacuation
Second Opinion / OTHER MEDIA : The Muslim Emphasis Is Self-Esteem, Discipline AL-TALIB, Al-Talib is a news magazine that reflects the Muslim perspective. It is published biquarterly by students at UCLA
Editor to Discuss Rebellion in Mexico CHRISTINA LIMA
Getting Involved : 'Border Peace Patrol Affirms Nonviolence' EDITH T. COLE, Edith T. Cole is member of the Claremont Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Anyone interested in walking with the Border Peace Patrol can call (909) 626-0371
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Heat Over Firefighters' Overtime
THOUSAND OAKS : County, City Ready to Extend Redevelopment STEPHANIE SIMON
Man Seriously Hurt After Being Shot in Santa Ana Alley
ROSSMOOR : Election to Be Held on Wall Maintenance BERT ELJERA
NEWBURY PARK, MOORPARK : Public Help Sought in Solving Thefts MATTHEW MOSK
Downtown Renovation Slow Going JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When the Feeling Isn't Exactly Mutual : Mutual funds can be a great investment, but consumers don't always understand the risks
Car Hits, Kills 82-Year-Old Pedestrian
COSTA MESA : Helicopter Program a Success, City Told WILLSON CUMMER
Protecting Immigrants
Crowd Unites at Harbor in Honor of King : Celebration: The event to remember the slain civil rights leader is filled with appreciation, music, poetry and art. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gripe / 'Free' Gifts Cost Consumers' ESTHER KRISMAN, Los Angeles
LAGUNA HILLS : City, School District Pair for Use of Space RICHARD CORE
COSTA MESA : Factory Denied More Time to Build Wall WILLSON CUMMER
GARDEN GROVE : Plan to Buy a Home? 2 Programs Can Help
ORANGE : School Trustees OK $180,000 in Cuts MARTIN MILLER
Obituaries
Banker Elected Head of Hispanic Chamber PATRICK McCARTNEY
LAGUNA HILLS : Council OKs Traffic Control Measures RICHARD CORE
Yes, Nuns Covered but Lawyers Exempt
SIMI VALLEY : Homemade Bomb Discovered, Defused JEFF McDONALD
Toxic Discharges
COUNTYWIDE : Youths Win Future City Competition DEBRA CANO
LOS ALAMITOS : Hearings to Examine Noise, Traffic Dispute BERT ELJERA
VENTURA : Man Loses Control of of Motorcycle, Dies J. E. MITCHELL
Many Cities, Firms Ignore King Holiday : Observance: Governments cite cost of an added day off for employees. Some companies give a personal day in honor of the civil rights leader that workers can take off when they wish. JODI WILGOREN and BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dry Days Bring Unease : With Winter Rainfall Well Below Average, Drought Fears Emerge DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Cite Self-Defense in Shooting of Youth at Party : Violence: The alleged gang member is in critical condition after a gun battle in Pacoima with a state corrections official. Four others were wounded. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Platform / 'Abused Child Can Get Help Without Resorting to Violence' Compiled for The Times by Erik Hamilton
Burning Fat, Do-Si-Do
Baker Canyon Ruled Out for Off-Road Park : Development: Supervisors' decision is a victory for Santa Clarita residents who oppose motocross site. But a smaller facility in Hume Canyon is still being considered. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Schindler's' Author Tops Local Group's List : Books: UCI Prof. Thomas Keneally draws 500 to Jewish center, where he receives award for bringing Holocaust atrocities to light. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : New Director Starts at Free Senior Center WILLSON CUMMER
Gun Battle, Standoff Cap Wild Chase : Violence: Heavily armed pair take a hostage in Hall of Records Building. Ordeal begins with Sacramento carjacking, ends in Civic Center crash 400 miles away. MATHIS CHAZANOV and JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUENA PARK : Residents Organize to Block Realignment DEBRA CANO
LA HABRA : Councilman Joins State Senator's Staff MIMI KO
Waiting Is the Only Way to Deal With Slow Walk Signal SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Dalat City Reunion 'Like Coming Home' BERT ELJERA
Testimony / ONE PERSON'S VIEW OF LOCAL TV NEWS : 'The Bottom Line Is Also Tied to Credibility' As Told to ROBERT SCHEER
OXNARD : 4 Honored by State for Volunteer Work CHRISTINA LIMA
Griffin Offers Conservancy 104-Acre Gift : Parks: The entertainer proposes giving the land to the Santa Monica Mountains group. He joins other celebrities whom a new tax law might help. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Machismo Keeps Too Many From Facing AIDS Facts GEORGE RAMOS
Beach Blvd. Segment Will Be Re-Striped--One of These Days CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Agenda
Wheeler-Dealer for Conservancy Cause : Santa Monica Mountains: Executive Director Joseph T. Edmiston has aggressively expanded public lands. He's developed admirers and critics. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Difference : One Organization's Approach: Advocate for Court Dependent Children
PORT HUENEME : Public Invited on High-Tech Navy Destroyer J. E. MITCHELL
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Names Added to Saddleback Search
Do-It-Yourselfers Get a Taste of the Hair of the Dog HUGO MARTIN
County Issue / Back-to-Basics School : The Ventura Unified School District has tentatively approved a back-to-basics elementary school, where children must adhere to a strict dress code and do mandatory homework, and parents must complete volunteer work. The effort is the district's attempt to provide parents with wider educational choices. Do you support the idea?
Man Dies Trying to Block Truck Towing His Car LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Drowns Trying to Save Son : Tragedy: She is among several rescuers who fall into a mountain lake as thin ice gives way. The 10-year-old boy and others are pulled to safety. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Searching for Solutions to 'Epidemic' of Horn Honking PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Student Who Sold LSD Faces Expulsion MATTHEW MOSK
San Clemente Fire Leaves 34 Homeless
Youth / OPINION : Tattoos, Piercing: 'It's a Symbol of You' Compiled for The Times by Patricia A. Konley
Pinkerton on Health Plan
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT--AND POLITICS : Tough Sentencing Takes More Than 'Three Strikes' : Incarceration: Some proposals, like life for first-time rapists, won't work. JOSEPH M. BESSETTE, Joseph M. Bessette is a professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and past acting director of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT--AND POLITICS : How Many Prisons Must We Build to Feel Secure? : Leadership: 'Three strikes' isn't as tough as changing the climate for crime. JONATHAN SIMON, Jonathan Simon is an associate professor of law at the University of Miami. His book "Poor Discipline: Parole and the Social Control of the Underclass, 1890-1990" has just been published by the University of Chicago Press
PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH CARE : Raise Quality by Lowering Costs : Incentive for providers now is to use the most costly treatment. There's no reward just keeping people healthy. ALAIN C. ENTHOVEN and SARA J. SINGER, Alain C. Enthoven is a professor of management at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and a member of the Jackson Hole Group, an organization of health-care executives and policy analysts. Sara J. Singer is his special assistant
County Pensions
Intruder Killed
The Press
Ellie Nesler's Sentence
SPORTS
Volleyball Club Wins Tournament
NBA ROUNDUP : Trail Blazers Keep Saving Murray's Best for Last From Associated Press
Now That He's Playing Often, Ducks' Corkum Is Finding Success : Hockey: He has more points in the past 22 games than in his three seasons with Buffalo. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Tied With Kansas at the Top
Quarterbacks Carried the Bills and Chiefs BOB OATES
Barring Crime Connection, Harding Belongs on Team MIKE DOWNEY
Early Barrage Too Much for Ducks : Hockey: The Canucks take a 4-0 lead in the first period and hold on, 4-3. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Not Willing to Trade Up MIKE PENNER
Extreme Cold Again Results in the Cancellation of Racing Associated Press
NFL PLAYOFFS : ANALYSIS : How Raiders Can Improve Next Season STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canucks Take Ducks by Surprise ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France's Candeloro Leads Petrenko in Qualifying for European Skating From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Graf Wastes Little Time in Australian Open Win From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Indiana Tops Michigan, Home Streak Reaches 37 From Associated Press
Feisty Kings Pay Price in Loss to Flyers LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Familiar Faces Help Defeat Blackhawks From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Zignew Lives Up to Breeding, Wins the San Fernando Stakes BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL PLAYOFFS : Cowboys Can't Help Looking Ahead, 27-17 : NFC: Dallas was concentrating on San Francisco even before getting past Green Bay. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Use the Gag Rule on Ryan, Ditka SHAV GLICK
NFL PLAYOFFS : Montana's Magic Makes Oilers Disappear : AFC: Quarterback leads Chiefs with three second-half touchdown passes, 28-20. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER / JULIE CART : Brose's, Reyna's Memories of '92 Benefit U.S. in Upset of Norway JULIE CART
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
A Different Perspective on the Game : Soccer: Many of Santa Ana Valley Coach Adnan Bayati's players put school and jobs before sport. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ogle Wins Hawaiian Open as Davis Love III Falters From Associated Press
BUSINESS
Pet Owners Do Grooming at Joy Self Dog Wash : At 'shampooch' in Orange, the customer provides the animal and the business provides the soap, towels and tubs. ANNE MICHAUD
GM, Union Reach Accord at Truck Plant : Auto makers: UAW members, who have been on strike for six days in Louisiana, are to vote today on the tentative pact. From Times Wire Services
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hollywood SigAlert JAMES BATES
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taiwan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
How to Cut Risks in High-Priced Market RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Just Another Way to Dig Up Business Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
South Korea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Big Surprise of '94: A Mania for U.S. Stocks? TOM PETRUNO
Service in Computer Age From Associated Press
Agents Carefully Travel Precarious Road : Service: Travel agents must put customers' needs first, despite lure of bigger commissions for steering clients to certain airlines. DAN BLAKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Airlines Cut 4th-Quarter Losses 90% From Reuters
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Says Ex-Employer Cheated Her of Ownership Stake : Workplace: The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the complaint. ANNE MICHAUD and JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Occupation: Professional Tennis Instructor Researched by APRIL JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Imperial Credit Industries
The American Dream : A Thrift Once Blasted for 'Redlining' Has Shown It Can Do Well by Doing Good JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reopening Haiphong to World's Business : Trade: Memories of war still linger, but residents are looking ahead to the opening of an export processing zone. From Associated Press
China Expects Boom to Bring Another Trade Deficit in '94 From Associated Press
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