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What happened on January 28, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. THEATER / MARK CHALON SMITH : Reviving Bittersweet 'Raisin' By Mark Chalon Smith
THEATER REVIEW : Message Lost on a 'Maiden' in Distress : Ariel Dorfman's play of ideas gets smothered beneath a plodding plot line, drab dialogue and a morass of melodrama. By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Program of Contrasts by Philharmonic By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
RECORD REVIEWS : Pop Adventure and Gothic Wit : Big Enjoyers Rediscover the Joy of Dabbling; Babylonian Tiles Put a New Bloom on Gloom By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE 'Jeffrey' Moves to Big Screen: In one of the fastest... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Dynamic Sax Work From Tenorman Walt Weiskopf By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Believability Takes a Leap in Hwang's 'Gate' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rushen to 'Stretch Out' at Brasserie By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE tIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : I Musici Veers From Tired to Terrific at Ambassador By Timothy Mangan
MUSIC REVIEW : Shanghai Quartet Tackles Beethoven With Youthful Vigor By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : New Inspiration From Czechoslovakia By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Pretty Good Grub for a Pool Hall : The Hollywood Athletic Club's Grill Room is still one of the great rooms in L.A.--a fine place to eat dinner or shoot a rack. By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Great Month for Overlooked Titles : Retailers are showcasing movies about African Americans during Black History Month. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Engaging Tribute to Perry Como By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Elegantly Crafted Tale of Doomed Love at the Court By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ATTRACTION REVIEW : Disney Spins a Car Toon Tale By Charles Solomon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Ruminations on the Resistance to Nature By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Ben Stiller's Coming of Age : Premiere of His First Film Puts Director in Sundance Spotlight By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Jackson Robs Media of a Sexy Thriller By Howard Rosenberg
Royce Hall Could Be Closed to Arts Events Through '94 : Quake damage: The 1927 building that houses UCLA's showpiece auditorium may undergo seismic strengthening. Wadsworth Theater is its backup. By Robert Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Play's Proceeds Go to Quake Relief, P.A.W. S.
India's Soundtracks Get Down, Dirty : Pop music: Trend dubbed 'rustic raunch' clashes with the official prudishness and hushed-up sexuality that have taken root in the land that once produced the Kama Sutra. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preschoolers' Series Set on Disney Channel
Chamber Concerts Move to New Location
National Video Rentals : 'Firm' Not Losing Sleep Over 'Seattle' By Dennis Hunt
'Sunset' Cast Members to Star in AIDS Benefit
Pop Album Chart : Salt-N-Pepa Scores a 'Necessary' Hit By Dennis Hunt
Irish Music Focus of Special
Poetry Series Debuts With 'Super Saturday'
Concert Postponed
CNN, Newsman Fred Friendly Win DuPont-Columbia Awards
BUSINESS
Schraff Group Gets New Art Director, Senior Copywriter
Silicon Graphics Founder Quits to Launch New Software Firm By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Held in Workers' Comp Fraud : Insurance: Eight others are arrested in what authorities call one of the biggest such schemes in Los Angeles history. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Software to Be Licensed to Some Rivals : Computers: Access to Macintosh line will be conditional on using new PowerPC microprocessor. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Aim at the Bad Ads : Group Says Fine Print Belies What Products Tout By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controlling the Superhighway : Telecommunications: Administration presents plan to preempt local authority to ensure that all players are treated alike. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israel Will Buy 20 F-15E Fighter Jets : Defense: McDonnell Douglas wins the $2-billion order despite a heavy push by rival Lockheed to sell its F-16. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Climb in Brisk Buying; Dow Up 18.30 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stock Mutual Funds Drawing Record Cash From Times Staff and Wire Services
Ford Will Launch Used-Car Leasing Business : Cars: The auto maker, already aggressive in leases, sees the move as a way to build loyalty. From Reuters
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Plan Won't Be Too Costly, Economists Say By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mellow Is a Relative Term at Miramax By Alan Citron
Valenti Prods TV Execs to Restrict Violence
STACKING UP SALES Total album and single sales of CDs and...
Zeidman to Quit Distribution Post at Miramax
Great Western Narrows Quarterly Loss; AT&T's Profit Slips By Chris Kraul
New Line to Join Ted Turner Empire Today : Film: With more money, the company is likely to add a few big movies to its annual production schedule. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Facts
Delta Air Lines Inc. lost $141 million, or $3.36 per... \o7 Associated Press\f7
American Telephone & Telegraph Co. said it earned $982... \o7 Associated Press\f7
Developers Building Up Momentum : Construction: It's no '80s-type boom, but significant numbers of new homes and retail centers are in the works across the county for 1994. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unocal Plans Job Cuts at 2 Facilities : Oil: Work force at Brea lab and Anaheim plant will be reduced by as much as 7% over the next six months due to a worldwide slump in crude prices. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : What in the World You Need to Know as Importer or Exporter Compiled by Chris Woodyard; Times staff writer
Imperial Credit Reports Hefty Increases in Revenue, Profit By Anne Michaud
Tax Gain Helps Downey Savings Post $43.7-Million Profit for 1993 By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wynn's International Inc.: The automotive-products maker...
Trimedyne Inc.: Suffering from a slump in worldwide sales...
International Trade Compiled by Chris Woodyard; Times staff writer
International Trade Compiled by Chris Woodyard; Times staff writer
Family Restaurants Finishes 682-Outlet Reorganization
80 Workers Laid Off by Western Digital
Alton Group Inc.: The Irvine-based manufacturer of medical...
Comarco Inc.: The maker of communications products for the...
AST Research Inc.: The Irvine-based company said Thursday...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Back in Session
$50 Million Released for Road Repairs : Rebuilding: Infusion of federal funds will allow reconstruction to continue around the clock. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Atrocity of the Food Weapon : Will West continue to let the Bosnians be starved by their genocidal foes?
Controlling the Gun Epidemic
PERSPECTIVES ON REBUILDING : Quick Recovery Is Paramount : This is not the time to remake the city; enforce building and safety codes but drop the planning restrictions. By Richard Peiser, \o7 Richard Peiser is director of the Lusk Center for Real Estate Development at USC. He is currently on sabbatical at UCLA's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. \f7
Bigotry Is Immoral, No Matter Who Expresses It : Race relations: African Americans must reject anti-Semitism from one of their own. By Elaine R. Jones, \o7 Elaine R. Jones is director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in New York. \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON REBUILDING : Someone Has to Pay for It : If landlords can't raise rents to fix or maintain properties, Santa Monica may not have any places left to rent. By Sam Hall Kaplan, \o7 Sam Hall Kaplan, an urban designer and critic whose books include "L.A. Lost & Found" and "L.A. Follies," is an owner-occupant of a four-unit Santa Monica apartment complex. and \f7
PLATFORM : Epicenter: the Soul \o7 VICTORIA HOCHBERG, an Emmy-winning writer/director, is restoring a small Craftsman bungalow in the Hollywood Hills. \f7
THOUSAND OAKS : Panel Backs Liquor Sale at Arts Plaza By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : Plan OKd to Preserve Rustic Atmosphere By Matthew Mosk
THOUSAND OAKS : Betty Friedan to Speak at Conference By Constance Sommer
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Fillmore Gets Helping Hand From Barstow By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Navy's Help Sought for New Train Station : Transportation: Regional Rail Authority has formally asked Seabees to build the Metrolink project in Camarillo. By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Fewer Quake Victims Seeking Federal Help : Relief: Many hard-hit Ventura County residents are turning to public assistance for the first time in their lives. By Tina Daunt and Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Caught in Middle of Oxnard Pawnshops' Feud : 13-Year-Old Sued, Investigated After Reporting Tire-Slashing By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Camarillo Joins Bid to Get Sales Tax Funds for More Police By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Fewer Victims Are Seeking U. S. Aid : Relief: Many hard-hit Ventura County residents are turning to public assistance for the first time in their lives. By Maia Davis and Tina Daunt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : 4 Charged in Fatal Shooting at Motel By Dwayne Bray
PORT HUENEME : Dentist Is Named Chamber President By Kay Saillant
VENTURA : 2 Finalists Named to Head New School By Maia Davis
For sale--freeway, cheap: Just as we (and probably... By Steve Harvey
OJAI : Council OKs $40,000 for New Generator By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Applicants Sought for Park Board Vacancy By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : Couple Plants Trees at Park as Memorial By Scott Hadly
MOORPARK : Man Arrested in Suspected Drug Sales By Scott Hadly
New Billboards Warn Workers' Comp Cheaters By Dwayne Bray
THOUSAND OAKS : 5 Robbery Suspects Arrested After Chase By Julie Fields
SIMI VALLEY : Man Pleads Guilty in Toxic Waste Case By Brenda Day
Dinner to Honor State Legislator By Joanna M. Miller
Woman Tells of Seeing Piroli Take Money From Bank Bag : Courts: Parish educator testifies at embezzlement trial that Simi Valley priest put collection funds into a paper sack. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Backs Marquee for Arts Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Commission recommends a 240-square-foot electronic sign, estimated to cost about $165,000. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Tentatively Selects New Chief for Police Department : Law enforcement: The head of the Urbana, Ill., force, now undergoing a background check, may replace Lindsay P. Miller. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Free School Meals Available
Timothy E. Miller, Founder of AIDS Walk O.C., Dies at 45 By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Officials Hope Prized Adobes Can Be Restored : Landmarks: The quake-damaged historic sites in Simi Valley and near Piru will require extensive, costly repairs. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
Valley Obituaries
Government: When It Works Well, and When It Doesn't : Quake aftermath reveals breathtaking efforts--and inadequacies
Low-Paying Jobs Factor in Welfare Fraud : For aid recipients with children, accepting minimum wage is a step backward. By Larry Leaman, \f7 and \o7 Larry Leaman is director of the Orange County Social Services Agency.
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : U.S., State Release Funds for Recovery : Aid: Money will go for highways, schools, housing. 'We don't want to see any slowdown' in road repairs, federal official says. By Glenn F. Bunting and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Master of the Fine Art of Escape : Courts: He broke hearts and wallets posing as an English lord. Now, after a second hung jury, he may walk away from charges of transporting a stolen painting. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Killed, 6 Hurt in Shootings in Inglewood : Crime: A toddler, a teen-ager and three young men are killed in separate incidents. Police say eight of the victims were attacked within two hours; only two assaults appear to be related. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Files Bias Suit Over Losing Key King Hospital Job : Courts: Officials say Dr. William Shoemaker was reassigned because of problems in keeping accreditation. By Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Courts Struggling to Rebuild Legal System
POMONA : Man Linked to Photos of Molested Child Gets 20 Years
Gardener Convicted of Murder in Slaying of Elderly Employer By Andrea Ford
Where to Get Help : A Guide To Coping With The Quake
LONG BEACH : Judge Blocks Proposal to Erect Street Barrier
SANTA MONICA : St. John's Hospital to Raze Quake-Damaged Wing
Church Newspaper Accused of Blocking Ad on Priest Abuse : Conference: Molestation victims say the Tidings quashed the notice after three weeks of indecision. The archdiocese blames the quake, computer problems. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
'Coach' Left Behind a Long List of Winners By Ron Harris
UCLA Picks Interim Head for Chicano Studies : Education: Some activists criticize appointment of administrator who helped negotiate end to hunger strike. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Investigate S. Pasadena School
Man Dies as Fire Sweeps Care Home : Tragedy: Other residents of facility for mentally and physically disabled escape. By Leslie Berkman and Mark Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Popular Vietnam Singer Wants to Remain in U.S. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Courthouse Gets Senate Authorization : Appropriation: The Environment and Public Works Committee approves $123 million for a 348,000-square-foot facility in Santa Ana that will provide much-needed space for 15 judges. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red, White and Rewarding : O.C. Red Cross Volunteers Are Aiding Northridge Quake Victims By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Psychics' Boss Has a Vision of Big Profits in His Future By Dana Parsons
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Paramedics Praise Crisis Procedures By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Road-Weary Commuters Are Learning to Wing It : Transit: Aviation firms offer service for Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys in wake of freeway damage. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Area Courts Struggling to Resume Operations : Justice: Officials deal with their own version of gridlock in an attempt to rebuild the Valley's quake-scarred legal system. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA / NEWPORT BEACH : School District No. 2 Administrator Quits By Bob Elston
MISSION VIEJO : Stadium Won't Bear Coach's Name By Richard Core
LOS ALAMITOS : Water District Role Defended by Officials By Bert Eljera
CALABASAS : Quake Damages Cultural Core, 40 Residences By Kurt Pitzer
MISSION HILLS : Condition of Hospital Is Near Normal By Geoffrey Mohan
STANTON : Man Who Was Hit by Pickup Truck Dies
TOPANGA : Canyon Community Dodges 2nd Bullet By Kurt Pitzer
SUN VALLEY : Quake Victim Buried; City Regains Calm By Ed Bond
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Racist Flyers Upset Students at 2 Schools By Len Hall
NEWPORT BEACH : City Joins Alternative El Toro Reuse Panel By Bob Elston
COSTA MESA : More Input Sought on Church Addition By Willson Cummer
Countywide : Native Americans Protest Times Policy By David Haldane
PLACENTIA, YORBA LINDA : 6th-Grader Transfers Defended By Danielle A. Fouquette
GARDEN GROVE : Youngsters Have Ton of Fun in the Snow By Jon Nalick
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Where to Get Help : A Guide to Coping With the Quake Compiled by Times staff members David E. Brady and Stephanie Stassel
Countywide : 32 Schools Host 60 Authors in Festival By Robert Barker
WESTMINSTER : City Manager Kenny Will Retire in March By Bert Eljera
WESTMINSTER : Firefighters' Union Leader Faces Firing By Bert Eljera
FULLERTON : College President Borst Will Retire
Man Is Found Guilty of Murder in Shooting Outside Nightclub By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trabuco Canyon Man Gets 6 Years for Molesting Girls : Courts: The stable worker had befriended his four victims' families. Their parents tell of the pain he caused. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assemblyman Johnson to Seek Ninth Term in 72nd District By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Ready to Go Off the Record By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Baby Living in Car After Quake Dies
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : 2 Brave Aftershocks to Save Animals : Northridge mall: They find exotic fish flopping on the floor at pet store. They save about 100 dogs, cats and birds. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Copters to Swarm at Convention Center
Rain Creates Mudslides, Closes Road : Weather: Sudden downpour in South County produces wall of mud and debris that flows into Laguna Canyon Road businesses. A dry weekend is expected. By Anna Cekola and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Road Building Virtually Isolates Mobile Home Park : Bypass: As crews transform a once-neglected canyon route, residents can enter and exit only by a construction zone route several miles long. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Quake Puts Traffic Congestion Into Overdrive : Transportation: With collapse of freeways, tens of thousands of cars are being rerouted into the city. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surprise Candidate for a Shaky Political Landscape By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Highway Pileup
Iran-Contra Report
Clinton Health Plan
Telly Savalas
Quakespeak
Quake's Power
Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Unsafe to Drink
NO RESPECT: Pity the quake-plagued residents of the... By Michael Arkush
COMMUTER TOWN: Hank Carrillo has a theory about why... By Gary Gorman and Steve Henson
MAMA MIA: It doesn't do justice to Bob Howard's penchant... By Mimi Ko and James Granelli and Eric Lichtblau
Officials Miss Deadline for Smog Compromise : Pollution: But state and federal negotiators say they are making progress on changing California car inspections. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanley Adams; Hit Lyricist, ASCAP Chief
David Chandler; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter
Martin Kosleck; Actor Recognized for Nazi Roles By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.V. Ogarkov; Former Soviet Military Chief Associated Press
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : First Lady Tours Quake Devastation : Leaders: Extent of damage is amazing, she says. Mrs. Clinton also takes part in crisis counseling session at elementary school. From Times Wire Services
O.C. Vietnamese Want Guarantee of Rights First By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno's Top Deputy Resigns Over Differences in 'Style' : Shake-up: Philip Heymann says they couldn't function as team. Separately, another assistant quits. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Vaccine for Chickenpox Passes Key Step By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Urges End to Hanoi Embargo : Vietnam: After two days of heated debate, lawmakers recommend 62-38 that Clinton drop sanctions imposed as a result of the war. Veteran, MIA groups object. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rampant Fraud Feared in Food Stamp Rush : Aid: Minimal screening for quake emergency vouchers leaves program open to double-dipping and padded claims. By Miles Corwin and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Task Force on the Trail of Post-Quake Price Gougers By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Standing by Their Olympian : Tonya Harding hasn't always made it easy for Portland to love her. But some hometown fans remain true despite a media circus and the tangle of questions surrounding the assault on her rival. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sigoloff Drops Bid for Top Schools Job By Mark Gladstone, TMES STAFF WRITER
Angelenos on Edge From Continuing Aftershocks : Aftermath: Each major jolt--like Thursday's 4.5--sends the skittish scurrying. But some just shrug the shakers off. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harding Knew Details of Attack Later, Kept Silent By Randy Harvey and John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CSUN Plans to Use Portable Buildings : Education: Trailers will become classrooms and offices. A Granada Hills school may be abandoned. Another aftershock rattles students and parents. By Abigail Goldman and Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Claude Akins, Tough Guy of TV and Films, Dies at 75 : Celebrities: Actor starred in series 'Movin' On,' 'Lobo.' He called himself Hollywood's highest-paid unknown. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Renews Smog Check Law : Pollution: If a compromise with the federal government is reached before the legislation takes effect next year, the overhauled rules could supersede it. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid Plan Touches Off Budgetary Debate By James Bornemeier
WORLD PERSPECTIVE / EUROPE : Popularity of French Premier Defies the Odds : Edouard Balladur has weathered enough crises to sink many a leader. But his ratings just keep rising. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD PERSPECTIVE / LATIN AMERICA : U.N.-Moderated Talks Spark Hope for Peace in Guatemala By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Japan, It's Showdown Time on Reform : Government: Premier Hosokawa will try to work out an 11th-hour compromise with the opposition. Failing that, he may step aside. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Aid Without Reforms, U.S. Warns Russia, Belarus : Diplomacy: White House scrambles to assess damage after democracy proponents are ousted. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lift Ban on Bosnia Arms, Senate Urges Reuters
U.N. Dismisses 30 in Balkans Mission for Corruption : Scandal: Soldiers and civilians stood accused of misconduct. It included black-marketing and visits to a Serb-run brothel. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egypt Fundamentalists' Suit to Force a Divorce Denied Associated Press
Mexican Government, 8 Political Parties Sign Reform Pact Reuters
U.S. Expected to Call for Airtight Haiti Embargo By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rollins Hired by Black GOP Senate Hopeful From Associated Press
Crime Show Music Puts Callers in Right Mood Associated Press
North Launches Campaign for Senate Seat : Politics: Iran-Contra figure tells Virginia supporters that he wants 'to take back government from the insiders.' He has $1-million war chest. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Drops Two Charges Against Kevorkian From Associated Press
Single-Payer Health Plan Touted as Best Around : Insurance: McDermott, Wellstone say their proposal offers better benefits than Clinton's. Taxes would pay for universal coverage. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guns May Pass Cars in Causing Death by Injury : Violence: Shooting fatalities rose 60% from 1968 to 1991, a federal study finds. Auto deaths decreased 21% but remain the leading category. By Ray Delgado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3rd Trial of Beckwith for Evers Slaying Opens : Justice: Proceedings for 73-year-old Mississippi racist start 30 years to the day from start of the first. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Counsel Gets Arkansas Office Space From Associated Press
Doctor Charged With Taking $53 From Corpse Associated Press
Clinton Plan Is Shrinking Deficit, Analysts Say By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navajo Leaders Bar Vote on Changing Tribal Name to Dine Associated Press
Georgia Flag Protest Targets Super Bowl By Edith Stanley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro-Environment BLM Director Baca Is Offered New Interior Job From Associated Press
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : First Lady Tours Areas Hit by Quake : Disaster: Children in South-Central and homeowners in Hollywood appear consoled by Mrs. Clinton's presence. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : Wilson Criticized for Asking U.S. to Pay Quake Costs : Recovery: Some Democrats fear the governor's strategy is making the state appear greedy. Backers praise him for tough negotiating stance. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : School May Be Abandoned Because of Quake Damage By Stephanie Chavez and Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : Cal State Northridge to Hold Classes in Portable Trailers : Education: Officials say continuing aftershocks make it impossible to count on using existing buildings when school reopens. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : 4.5 Aftershock Breaks 4-Day Lull : Temblor: Officials will reinspect buildings near the northern San Fernando Valley epicenter. Post-quake patterns remain normal, seismologists say. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : Drivers Beware
EARTHQUAKE / The Long Road Back : QUAKE FACTS: Damage Report
2 Florida Counties to Test Clinton-Style Welfare Plan By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judgment Against Animal Group Voided Associated Press
Summit on Crime Is Rescheduled From a Times Staff Writer
Spirit of the Old West : Paintings by early 20th-Century illustrator W.H.D. Koerner at the Gene Autry museum capture feeling of frontier and vitality of pioneers. By Nancy Kapitanoff, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
Going to the Source : The Alex Theatre's musical staging of 'Sayonara' ignores the famous Brando film. Instead it stays true to the three love stories developed in James Michener's original novel. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Seeking Answers to Evil : The drama depicts Hitler, at age 35, on trial for treason. The playwright calls him 'charismatic and diabolical.' By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : A Mixed Bard : Whitefire's hourlong production of 'Macbeth' is just a surface treatment, but madcap 'Twelfth Night' makes up for it. By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Getting Back on Track : While most venues were operating within days of quake, Cal State Northridge remains closed and events at CalArts in Valencia have been canceled. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly for The Times\f7
Join the Crowd : Sunday's game--boring as it may be--at least gives fans a chance to get away from earthquake cleanup. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Welcome Guest : Everette Harp, who plays once a week on Arsenio Hall's show, enjoys be-bop and mainstream tunes as well as jazz's pop side. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Finally Taking His Voice Seriously : Dick Montana went into a 'work frenzy' after he was diagnosed as having thyroid cancer. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
The Show Must Go On : Customers are staying away in droves after the quake but are expected to return soon. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Digging for Treasure : Cleveland Wrecking offers many items salvaged from its various demolition projects. By Geri Cook
Finding Keyboard Kin : Members of SeniorNet talk about everything, with about 50 categories on which they can write. They even have an on-line cocktail party, and some are planning a cruise. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to Valley Life!\f7
Turtle Lovers Unite : Club members share a keen interest in the animals and work for their welfare. By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz is a Westlake Village writer. and \f7
Greenhorn Learns the Ropes : A novice finds cowboy college rough and tumble, but the Pierce course hones the skills of top young rodeo competitors. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for The Times\f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tropical Hot Spot : The quake hasn't slowed the pace at the colorful Cha Cha Cha in Encino, known for appetizers and rum drinks. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
Guests Can't Upstage You-Know-Who, So No Fishing for Complements By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Together in Harmony Wedding bands crafted of two metals... By Rose Apodaca
Coast to Coast, Janell Berte Goes the Distance for Her Gowns By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culture Pearls and Ethnic Accents Add Touches of Tradition to Happily Ever After By Cindy Lafavre Yorks
Royally Curious at Conde Nast By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bohemian in Black By Michele Seipp
The Shirts and the Ties Make the Officers By Betty Goodwin
All Roads Really Do Lead to MOCA By Betty Goodwin
BOOK REVIEW / HUMOR : One-Liners Add Only Flavor, Not Weight : THE PARTISAN \o7 by Benjamin Cheever\f7 . Atheneum: $21, 261 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bands Rock the Status Quo for Young Women By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Furniture May Get Sacked, Too : Behavior: Armchair quarterbacks sometimes abuse tables and sofas in the heat of Super Bowl battles. But most won't admit to wrecking a rocker over a team's loss. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skirting Tradition : Body-conscious brides can wed something old and something new in gowns that change silhouettes from the ceremony formal to the short-and-sweet party dress or shapely sheath. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Man and His Planet : He surfs, climbs rocks, paddles a kayak and runs a company that caters to 'dirt bags.' But Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has made saving the Earth his \o7 real\f7 passion. By Matt Warshaw, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thin Is In : Menswear for fall means skinny ties, pants, jackets. Oh, and mohair. And dickeys. Really. By Frank Decaro, NEWSDAY
Field and Street By Mary Rourke
Furniture May Get Sacked During Game : Behavior: Armchair quarterbacks sometimes abuse tables and sofas in the heat of Super Bowl battles. But most won't admit to wrecking a rocker over a team's loss. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Bruins Sweat It Out : College basketball: Stanford hangs tough, but Edney scores 15 to lead No. 1 UCLA, 69-65. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Lose by One Goal, 1.5 Seconds : Pro hockey: Ranger Mark Messier trickles in winning goal in overtime after final faceoff. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Martin, Sampras Will Play All-American Final From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Sheppard's Overtime Goal Lifts Red Wings, 4-3 From Associated Press
TENNIS / AUSTRALIAN OPEN : It's Edberg Against the Americans in Final Four From Reuters
And How Could We Forget 1992 at Albert Ville's Place? By Shav Glick
Ewing Hits Shot in the Knick of Time : Clippers: Nine-foot jumper with 0.9 seconds left upstages Manning's 39-point performance in 103-101 loss before 17,507 at Anaheim Arena. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Super Rout Would Be Another Turn-Off for NBC By Larry Stewart
NBA ROUNDUP : Cavaliers End Bulls' Streak at 7 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Penn State Scores Early, Late to Upset Purdue From Associated Press
Titans Win It With Something to Spare By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Stoudamire Lifts Arizona Over Oregon From Associated Press
Kidd Doesn't Give Trojans a Chance : College basketball: Cal guard plays the whole game and keeps Bears in control against USC, 77-68. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EMPIRE LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : No. 3 Cypress Handles Second-Place Katella By Peter Barzilai, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Pacifica Races Past Bolsa Grande, 84-72 By Michael Itagaki
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Shine, El Modena Defense Lead 51-36 Upset of 10th-Ranked Villa Park
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Costa Mesa Makes Statement By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys' Basketball Roundup
PREP WRESTLING ROUNDUP : Buena Park Heavyweight's Victory Wins Dual Meet By Kim Q. Berkshire
GIRLS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Brackett's Goal Helps Costa Mesa Tie Estancia By Dan Arritt
SANTA ANITA : Bien Bien Starts 1994 Without Rival Kotashaan By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Wrestling Roundup
Girls' Soccer Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : Santiago Shuts Out La Quinta
One-Way Flight to Round Trip in a Detroit Minute
Crespi Falls Short of Harvard, 55-54 By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Azusa Pacific Routs Master's, 82-52, as Solway Gets 23 Points
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Capital Coach Murray Is Fired From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mejer Scores 34, Concordia Beats Chapman
Titans Surprise UC Santa Barbara By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Too Much for Mumford By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Long, Saying 13 Seasons Is Long Enough, Retires : Pro football: Defensive lineman, who is the last active Oakland Raider, leaves at age 34 "to get on with life." By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Harding's Action/Inaction Is Anything but Olympian By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentimental Journey : Ken Norton Is Headed for Atlanta, Even Though He Hasn't Reconciled With His Son By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Coach and the Diplomat By Jim Murray
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC Takes On Cal With Questions at Guard By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUPER BOWL XXVIII DAILY REPORT : Linemen Risk Highest Price for Bulking Up to Play By Bill Plaschke
ANALYSIS / THE BILLS' OFFENSE : Kelly Directs From a Front-Row Seat By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Bowl Xxviii Daily Report By T.J. Simers
COMMENTARY : Even at the End, Long Didn't Stop Being Aggressive By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Titan Official Disputes Testimony : Trial: DiTolla says administrators didn't want to keep Huffman as coach. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wulf Is Leader of Pack at Trabuco Hills : Basketball: Coach has guided Mustangs to two Southern Section championships and four Pacific Coast League titles. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massachusetts Lands 2 Volleyball Players
Mission Conference Realigns Divisions By Steve Kresal
Section Votes to Modify Girls' Basketball Rule : High schools: Change, which must be approved by state and national boards, would include over-and-back violation. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yard Tries Hand at Another Injury By Mike Hiserman
Simi Valley Coach Faces Discipline By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pass by Van Buren Caught in Colorado By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shortened Schedule Is Criticized : Earthquake: Some coaches don't like decision to cancel basketball games in Foothill League. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Close to Landing German Star By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans' Baseball Success Depends on New Talent By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Umpires' Plan Gets the Thumb From Council By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels Sign Hillegas to Triple-A Contract By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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