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What happened on March 18, 1994
SPORTS
Johnson Is Richest in Court Skills : Prep basketball: Ex-UCLA star Marques' son overcomes many doubts in leading powerful Crenshaw. BARRY BAUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thanks to Her Confidence, Burgess Is Up to Any Task : Basketball: Playing basketball makes Woodbridge's 6-4 center happy to be tall, for the first time of her life. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Super-Giant Way to Bow Out : Skiing: Olympic gold medalist Diann Roffe-Steinrotter wins her first World Cup super-G in her final international race. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saugus' Lights Were Out With Nobody Home
BOYS' BASKETBALL / STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Crenshaw Looks for a Repeat ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Hunter Left Behind a Legacy of Good Will : Baseball: Spring training is not the same without the dean of Southern California baseball writers. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' TENNIS / SEASON PREVIEW : Tseng Exercising His Right to Lead DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salsa to Face Seattle in Home Opener July 24
Baseball / Daily Report : Angels BOB NIGHTENGALE
Everett Set to Go to New Orleans : Pro football: Rams close to deal that would send quarterbacks to Saints for a low-round draft choice. MIKE REILLEY and T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Falling "Star" Shines in Victory BOB MIESZERSKI
Rams Are Expected to Trade Everett Soon : Football: Deal with New Orleans could be completed today, both teams say. MIKE REILLEY and T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TENNIS : Graf Nearly Loses a Set Before Beating Davenport From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Quinn's Goals Keep Sharks at Bay, 2-1 From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Seattle Gets Early Berth in Playoffs From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Park Is Sound, Team Doctor Says MARYANN HUDSON
Chatsworth Starts to Show It's Not Just a Paperweight KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MIDWEST REGIONAL / AT WICHITA, KAN. : Freshman Conquers St. Louis MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Northridge's Burton Finishes 35th in NCAA One-Meter Springboard
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Indians Park Won't Go Up in Smoke Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Waves Come Oh So Close : Midwest Regional: Upstart Pepperdine takes the game to overtime before falling to Michigan, 78-74. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price Is in Kind of Rut All Golfers Would Love From Staff and Wire Reports
Camarillo Ends Dry Spell by Beating Thousand Oaks JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP GOLF ROUNDUP : Searle Shoots One-Under 34 to Lead Edison Past Marina
Some Telecasts Far From Madness Crowd LARRY STEWART
EAST REGIONAL / AT UNIONDALE, N.Y. : UConn Gags, but Doesn't Choke Against Rider From Associated Press
Dos Remedios Named as Coach of Burroughs DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Young's Injury Puts Trade on Hold BOB NIGHTENGALE
Wisconsin Memories Linger On JIM HODGES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Which Way Will UCLA Play Today? : Midwest Regional: After a poor finish in the Pacific 10 Conference, the Bruins hope to be revitalized against Tulsa in the first round. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Alvarez's Catch, Throw Seal Marina Victory RICK CHRISTOPHER
PREP ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Sunny Hills Defeats No. 3 Diamond Bar
NAIA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Azusa Ousted by Hawaii Pacific ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sloppy Westmont Loses Ugly, 85-65 ARA NAJARIAN
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : WEST REGIONAL / AT OGDEN, UTAH : Hawaii's Stay Is Short, Not Too Sweet in Loss MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIT ROUNDUP : Larson Leads BYU Past Arizona State From Associated Press
One Big Inning Turns It Around for Pierce, 12-5 : College baseball: Brahmas score 10 runs against Glendale in the fourth with 10 hits. Warren goes the distance. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Softball Roundup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : California's Dreaming Is Green Bay's Reality : West Regional: Fifth-seeded Bears are stunned by Wisconsin school, 61-57. Cal's two stars must now decide whether to turn pro. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / STATE TOURNAMENT : It's a Tale of Two Champions: Lynwood Meets Sacred Heart WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuggets Won't Let Clippers Get Closer : Pro basketball: Four-game winning streak ends against the team L.A. somehow hopes to to catch. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Tulsa's Big Name Sounds Familiar MIKE DOWNEY
NCAA TOURNAMENT / DAILY REPORT : EAST REGIONAL : Knight's Back Hurts; Players Back Him Associated Press
Bittersweet Sixteen for Oxnard's Vargas : Youngest Amateur Fighter Learns He's a Little Too Young After Winning IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Gallardo Gets Start, Throws a No-Hitter
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal State Fullerton's Molnar Is in Wrestling Quarterfinals
Point Without Peer : Since She Was Young, Brea-Olinda's Erickson Has Taken Charge of Her Life On, Off Court MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago's Sneddon Picks Up His 400th Victory
PREP TRACK ROUNDUP : Edison Wins 21st Consecutive Sunset Meet
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Mansell Still the Man on Indy Circuit SHAV GLICK
Girls' State Division II Final : Woodbridge vs. Sacramento El Camino, 6:15 p.m. today JASON H. REID
HORSE RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Lightly Raced Valiant Nature Set for 'Felipe BILL CHRISTINE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : SOUTHEAST REGIONAL / AT LEXINGTON, KY. : Duncan Gets Older as Wake Forest Wins From Associated Press
NEWS
Fully Booked : The Valley is well-stocked with used volumes--the simply secondhand to the really rare. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia to Join NATO's Partnership for Peace Program : Europe: The move is announced as the Moscow and Washington defense chiefs meet. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Need a Grease Job? Know Your Car RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Ex-Patient Reports Two Earlier Cases of Hospital Fumes TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Under Control : Pantyhose that promise to flatten--and flatter--you are improving. We tested six versions. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sensible Shoes, Not High Heels, Are the Choice for Working Women... : In Transit MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Held in Perris Is Suspect in Series of Killings TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Trail of Perfect Solution : * A group called Single Parent Hikers lets people enjoy the outdoors while it furnishes playmates for their children. LISA HALLET, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lisa Hallett is a Laguna Niguel writer
THE STYLE FILES / Special Fashion Issue : The Pleasures : Little Nothings : There's a world of difference between underwear and lingerie LAURIE DRAKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Steadily Upbeat : * Veteran drummer Sherman Ferguson loves being a jazz musician. His peers say that pleasure infuses his playing. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Frenchman on Trial for Crimes Against Humanity : World War II: Officer in the pro-Nazi militia allegedly ordered Jews executed. Defense likens him to Schindler. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Whitewater Resolution : Congress: Leaders of both parties reach agreement on when to hold hearings. Clinton aide Stephanopoulos is subpoenaed to testify. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE STYLE FILES / Special Fashion Issue : The Pleasures
Court Upholds Sex Offender Registration Associated Press
Drastic Changes in U.S. Secrecy Rules Expected Reuters
Armani Neutralizes Beyond the Pale ROSE APODACA
Senate OKs Tax Relief Bill for Fire Victims ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concert Crosses Borders : * Trio Neos will present works by U.S., Puerto Rican and Mexican composers in a quake relief benefit for CSUN students. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
$417 Million More in Quake Aid OKd : Assistance: Clinton Administration approves money for low-interest loans and grants. Amount includes $47.5 million for new Valley VA facility. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two O.C. Congressmen Win Legislative Victories GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clintons Try to Buckle Up for Bumpy Report on Taxes : Inquiry: Signs point to underpayments, dating back 15 years. First Lady, aides play down possible problems. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Says He Helped Mrs. Clinton With Investments From Associated Press
Energy Dept. Missing Millions in Equipment, Auditors Report From Associated Press
LATIN AMERICA : For First Time in Years, U.S. Staying Out of Salvador Vote TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdict for 'Innocence' BETTY GOODWIN
Couple Released in Slaying of Relative From a Times Staff Writer
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Too-Tall Cambria House to Come Down a Foot or Two PATT MORRISON
Remote and in Control : * The artists in the Pierce College show investigate the murky forces that impose their will on society. The work is also about taking responsibility, the gallery director says. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
Asteroid Narrowly Misses Hitting Earth Reuters
U.S. Agencies to Help in Fight on Crime in Capital From Associated Press
Babbitt Tries Again to Reform Grazing Rules, Raise Fees : Ranching: Third proposal fails to please environmentalists or livestock producers. But congressional sources say the plan will go into effect. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Site Tested for Radioactivity Associated Press
House Panel OKs Anti-Crime Package : Legislation: The 13 bills include 'three strikes' measure and a prevention program. Voting falls along party lines. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura D.A. Is Sued Over Report on Raid DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chemical Firm Wins Ruling on Damages at Love Canal From Associated Press
$417 Million More OKd for Aid to Quake Victims : Assistance: Clinton Administration approves money for low-interest loans and grants. Amount includes $47.5 million for new VA facility. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Fans in Frenzy for 3 O.C. Teams CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Six Airlines Settle Suit Over Fares : Transportation: They had been charged by Justice Dept. with inflating ticket prices by up to $1.9 billion. Consent decree limits use of a jointly owned computerized ticket reservation system. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sally Belfrage; Author of 'A Room in Moscow'
Le Roy Stanton Jr.; Developed Plywood Homes
New Zealand to Cut Ties to British Crown Associated Press
Despite Attacks, Sinn Fein Leader Claims IRA Wants Peace With Britain From Reuters
Marines Return to Tustin After Stint in Somalia JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
18 LAUSD Schools Seek Magnet Status BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serial Rapist Paroled Amid Death Threats JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hugh York; Hairstylist and Makeup Artist of Celebrities MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Searches Texaco Offices in Spill Inquiry : Pollution: Prosecutors say leakage was serious and could lead to felony charges. Company denies allegations that it failed to report contamination. DARYL KELLEY and SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Einstein College to Pay $900,000 in Sex Bias Case RAY DELGADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lax Accounting Blamed in $425,000 Embezzlement : Theft: Audit shows that a UC Santa Cruz employee ordered and cashed phony honorarium checks. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana District Gets Hard Economics Lesson : Schools: Critics raise heat at realization that lot bought for $18.5 million had sold months earlier for $12.6 million. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Smuggler Held as Car With 13 Passengers Crashes : Crime: Two people suffer minor injuries when auto hits freeway guardrail after police chase at up to 110 m.p.h. JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Take Us Out to the Ballgame: If We Don't Win, We're Still Not Losers PATRICK MOTT and ANN CONWAY
THEATER REVIEW : Acme Puts On 'Survival' of the Funniest : * The players' latest show is hardly an imaginative concept, but is carried out with a fresh approach. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If You're Really Going to Get Knit-Picky, Start by Loosening Up JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Titles as Treasure : * Dave Roberts has made a profitable career from hunting down desirable volumes and reselling them. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mexican Rebels Ready to Reject Peace Offer JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intended Capacity of Nuclear Waste Dump Questioned FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Telling Other Half of the Story : * An award-winning exhibit on three generations of Japanese American women comes to Los Angeles. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Films That Won the West : * The Santa Clarita Valley is a fitting place to hold a cinema festival because it remains a favorite place to premiere Westerns as well as shoot them. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs, Muslims Sign Agreement to Loosen 23-Month-Long Stranglehold of Sarajevo Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : The War on Workplace Violence : Fear has pushed employees and bosses to protect themselves. Hospital workers disguise their name tags. Unions demand tighter security. Firms hire consultants to show them how to fire people. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE STYLE FILES / Special Fashion Issue : The Pleasures : Day Tripping : An abbreviated spa experience takes less time and money CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Back Draft ROSE APODACA
Egypt Executes 2, Sentences 9 to Die for Attacks From Associated Press
The Gronkster Finally Gets Inside BILL HIGGINS
BOOK REVIEW / EDUCATION : Education Separates Girls From the Boys : FAILING AT FAIRNESS: HOW AMERICA'S SCHOOLS CHEAT GIRLS by Myra and David Sadker ; Scribner's, $22, 352 pages. ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Peek Into Stars' Private Lives DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE STYLE FILES / Special Fashion Issue : The Pleasures : The Good, The Bad, The Beautiful : Why we love fashion shows GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dollhouse Sale Helps Keep Costs Small : * Big on miniatures? The tiny dwellings and furniture at this San Gabriel store are being discounted at least 20% through Saturday. GERI COOK
In Soweto, De Klerk Plays It Very Safe BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Asks Pope to Aid Peace Process; Arafat Holds Fast : Mideast: Israeli leader calls mosque massacre 'shameful' in talk with pontiff. PLO chairman insists on international protection for Palestinians. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reagan Getting 'Steamed' at North Over Reported Iran-Contra Remarks From Associated Press
Legislators OK Tougher Smog Checks : Pollution: Wilson is expected to sign compromise with EPA. Action appears to end yearlong fight. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Culinary Library : * Janet Jarvits' bookstore is the only one in the Valley entirely devoted to cookbooks. It's a cornucopia of titles. BRENDA REES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Brenda Rees is a Glendale-based writer
2nd Settler Aided in Massacre, Soldiers Say : Israel: Two guards on duty say killer came with a different rifle. They also admit firing inside mosque. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Reports New Korean Missiles : Weaponry: New models in early design stages are intended to reach as far as Guam, Jane's report says. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Adds Meaning to Anti-Crime Ads Associated Press
Prized Animator : * Isadore 'Friz' Freleng, 88, will be honored for a lifetime of cartoon artistry, including creation of Bugs Bunny and the Pink Panther. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regents' Panel Insists UC Seek Way Out of Deal With Milken RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fitting Fixes for Women With Spinal Disorders
Son of Hip-Hop : Fashion: The in-your-face style isn't dead; it's just evolving into something generic and kinda drab. Baggy styles and loud colors are out. Work clothes and gray, brown and black are in. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Making the Right Choice : * Tribeca in Encino offers an eclectic menu, but the kitchen is probably best at preparing American grill items. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Slapped Silly on the Slopes : * Bumps and bruises are a given for any adult who tries learning the youth- driven sport of snow boarding. But a few secrets will make it easier. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comic Relief : * Trinity Theatre Company had to start over after quake. Duo's show will seek to elevate spirits. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHAIN REACTIONS : Department Store Granddaddies Sears and J C Penney Have Shed Their Dowdy Images to Compete in the Stylish Women's Apparel Market KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gergen Fears Whitewater Could Derail Clinton Agenda : Presidency: In an interview, he says new 'full disclosure' strategy is helping. He lashes out at 'Clinton haters,' capital's 'overheated atmosphere.' JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Valley Fever Death May Be Tied to Quake : Aftermath: Simi Valley man succumbs to respiratory ailment. Health officials report high number of cases and say shaking may have kicked up fungus-laden dust. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EUROPE : Celebration of D-Day Landing: A Messy Flap : Kohl is ignored by World War II Allies. He insists it would be inappropriate to go. Germans feel events should highlight reconciliation. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Day at the Races : * Santa Anita Park in Arcadia offers plenty for families to see and do before the announcer calls, 'They're off!' PEGGY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Peggy Johnson is a Pasadena writer.
A Ford with a Cord : Ready to unplug from the gas pump and plug in to the future? The electric Ecostar won't shock you with spectacular performance PAUL DEAN
ENTERTAINMENT
Shhhh: And the Oscar Presenters Are . . . : Movies: Next to the names of winners, the best-kept Academy Awards night secret has been the show's lineup--until now. DAVID FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Way Off Broadway's 'Red Scare' Is Way Offbeat JAN HERMAN
ART REVIEWS : Rummaging in the Getty's Storerooms SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEW RELEASES / JAZZ : In Brief DON HECKMAN
New Releases / Jazz BILL KOHLHAASE
PERFORMANCE ART REVIEW : Brilliant 'Fort Head' Full of Twists, Turns LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Murray Perahia Returns to Westwood DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Redman Shows the Father Can Play as Well as the Son LEONARD FEATHER
'Cut Flowers' Wilts at Victory Theatre RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEW RELEASES / JAZZ : In Brief BILL KOHLHAASE
NEW RELEASES / JAZZ : In Brief LEONARD FEATHER
Jazz Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
National Video Rentals : Top 10 Shapes Up as Real Horse Race DENNIS HUNT
THEATER REVIEW : Chaotic Comedian Enlivens Kanter's 'Laughing Matters' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEW RELEASES / JAZZ : In Brief ZAN STEWARD
O.C. MOVIE REVIEW : Monkey Shines in 'Trouble' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Girl Bar': Call It a Little-Seen Classic RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : These Works Aren't Always What They Appear to Be WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Homage' a Tribute to Medoff's Talent RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Carter's Words Get Lost in Aural Barrage RICHARD CROMELIN
TV REVIEW : 'Dvorak in Prague' Sticks to the Music HERBERT GLASS
Oscar Brown Jr. Carries Many Tunes : Influence of Shakespearean Sonnets, Black Poetry Blend in Work of Singer/Songwriter BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : A & E's 'Violence' Probes With Depth ROBERT KOEHLER
TV Stations Have Muted Response to Investigation GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early Miller From A Noise Within RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Actors Need to Carry Social Responsibility to the Screen : Movies: Stars should realize that portraying characters who drink and smoke sends the wrong message to children. LOU COHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : The Gospel According to an Atheist MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : 'Lifetime' Full of Stolen Moments : Inventive direction and fine acting, enhanced by a beautiful look and sound, find the depth in a simple Irish love story. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Crowded House Pleases Fans at Wiltern STEVE HOCHMAN
Pop Album Chart : Soundgarden KOs Nails in First Round DENNIS HUNT
The Way Off Broadway Playhouse Jan Herman
NEW RELEASES / JAZZ : A Newcomer Sizzles, a Vet Philosophizes ZAN STEWART
Recapturing Tim Hardin's 'Dream' ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Droll 'La Vie de Boheme' Is Still Emotionally Rich KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Daughters' Bows at the Hudson RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VCRs Good Enough to Catch 'Rabbit' : Don't want to spring for a laser disc? Don't despair--videotapes of the Disney feature also have the notorious scenes. DENNIS HUNT, TIME STAFF WRITER
Bakery Sing! Focuses on Oscar Winners
'Docu-Day' Switched to Paramount Theater
Etta James Tones It Down for a Salute to Lady Day ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : The Gags That Hit Mark Are Reason Enough to Get 'Naked' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This 'Bad-Boy' Artist Has Lots of Thoughts on Love : Art: Sean Landers' 'Thought Bubble' at Regan Projects may look racy to critics but 'people confuse total honesty with being bad.' HUNTER DROHOJOWSKA-PHILP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Moon' a Cruise Full of Eroticism PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'The Paper': It's All in the Delivery KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Is the 'Hot Zone' Film Too Hot for Ridley Scott? : Movies: Financial issues cloud whether the director will continue on the Fox suspense drama as a rival virus movie proceeds at Warners. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Monkey Shines in 'Trouble' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judy Garland, Before She Met the Wizard BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Dangerous Game' a Raw, Compelling Morality Play KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Bright Lights, Big Menu at Cou Cou MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
OXNARD : Festival Picks 4 Strawberry Mascots TRACY WILSON
VAN NUYS : 4 Motels Appeal Orders for Security JEFF SCHNAUFER
DANA POINT : Stein-Brief Group Scales Down Plan LEN HALL
Construction Faults Alleged in Building Collapse : Quake: Materials used in Northridge Meadows allegedly did not comply with architects' plans, engineer says. Builder's lawyer says the complex met code requirements. ANN W. O'NEILL and KURT PITZER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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SHERMAN OAKS : Man Gets 3 Months for Trespassing CHAU LAM
GRANADA HILLS : 2 Hurt in Crash of Truck, Gas Tanker CHAU LAM
Supervisor Donates $40,000 Needed to Start Drug Court Program TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Group Gets Grant to Aid Quake Recovery SARA CATANIA
YORBA LINDA : Wedaa Says AQMD Post Unconditional DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Commuter Shuttle May Stay in Service JILL LEOVY
MOORPARK : City Hall Expansion Study Is Requested JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Rams Practice Site Owner Gives Ground : Negotiations: In effort to keep team there, school district agrees to consider capping restoration costs. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Court to Reconsider its Decision on Soka AARON CURTISS
Countywide : Paramedics Will Be in 'Olympics' JON NALICK
OJAI : Judge Says Policy May Block Golf Course JEFF McDONALD
Card Club Backers Taking Surveys, May Turn to Ballot MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
February Home Sales Increase 8% Over '93 MARY F. POLS
HEALTH WATCH : Fat City
Supervisorial Candidate Wants Equal TV Time : Politics: Trudi K. Loh says her rival's show gives the Thousand Oaks councilman unfair advantage. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assn. for Retarded Citizens Seeks Aid SCOTT HADLY
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Invisible but Always There
Help for Couch Potatoes
Countywide : Surgeon General to Hold Teleconference ALICIA DI RADO
Firms' Donations Save Reading Project CHRISTINA LIMA
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ORANGE : Man Arrested After Freeway Accident
Stop the Bomb 'or Else'? What's the Else ? : North Korea: Given limits of coercion, U.S. has made the most of a realistic strategy to halt a nuclear-weapons program. GEORGE PERKOVICH, George Perkovich directs the Secure World Program of the W. Alton Jones Foundation in Charlottesville, Va.
And Don't Leave the Driving to Us : Leadership is needed to boost car-pool-lane idea
Whitewater
El Pueblo Panel
LAGUNA HILLS : Drug Workshop for Parents Planned
LOS ANGELES : Measure on Splitting Up School District Defeated
Son, His Wife Let Go After Arrest in Mother's Death : Crime: Prosecutors say they lack evidence to hold pair. But Santa Ana police continue 'to believe they're responsible for the shooting' and will pursue probe. MARY LOU PICKEL and FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WOODLAND HILLS : Alumnus Aims to Spruce Up Pierce Campus TERESA WILLIS
NEWPORT BEACH : It's in the Cards: Psychics to Gather BOB ELSTON
Thompson Rejects Parent-Majority Councils to Govern L.A. Schools STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Mapping a Guide to 'San Fragmented' JEFF SCHNAUFER
THOUSAND OAKS : At 80, Sharing Treasures of Life's Lessons BRENDA DAY
HUD Comes Through for Seniors Affected by Earthquake : Assistance: Van Nuys apartment building is the first recipient of housing program funds. Residents look forward to the repairs. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill to Aid Signature Drive for School Breakup Vote Is Defeated : Legislation: Assembly falls short of needed majority to allow backers of district split to gather fewer names. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Students Spend Spring Break Fixing Quake-Damaged Homes
Woman Is Killed by Police After Anaheim Carjacking MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaining Political Clout in Numbers : With the state raiding local coffers, now is not the time for Garden Grove to leave League of California Cities. RHONDA J. McCUNE, Rhonda J. McCune is president of the Orange County division of the League of California Cities and a member of the Buena Park City Council. and
The Pull of Magnets : Education: Poor test scores and the loss of top students prompt a flurry of applications by Los Angeles Unified schools to join special programs. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Man Is Commended for Killing Suspect MIMI KO
A Legal Railroading, but Justice Was Around the Bend Dana Parsons
WESTMINSTER : Suspect Shot, Injured After Car Hits Officer GREG HERNANDEZ
Hospital Clerk Arrested in Theft of Credit Cards : Crime: Worker at St. John's in Oxnard is accused of using patients' accounts to spend more than $10,000. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESEDA : Owner of Petting Zoo Files Claim JILL LEOVY
Quake Bonds on June Ballot
WOODLAND HILLS : Valley College President to Replace Pierce College Chief
ACLU Speaks Up for Gay Students : Schools: Civil liberties union says support group at Fountain Valley High is being treated differently. District officials decline to comment. DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Judge Adds Schools to Trash-Hauling Suit LEE ROMNEY
Many Spills Not Checked, Records Show : Environment: State says it does not have staff to visit each site, and relies on companies for an accurate accounting. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CYPRESS : Swap Meet Plan for Racecourse OKd MIMI KO
Rio Mesa Wins '94 Knowledge Bowl Contest MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANA POINT : Plan Unit Approves Headlands Project LEN HALL
A Decision That Denies Reality
Part of Simi Valley Due 11% Water Rate Hike : Utilities: PUC approves increase to help offset boost imposed by suppliers last year. New levels go into effect Monday. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Charged in Separate Worker's Comp Fraud Cases BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : 4 Men Expected to Be Charged in Shooting CHAU LAM
Prosecutor Says Accused Killer Lied : Trial: Man charged with bludgeoning his wife fabricated key facts, attorney claims in closing argument. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Inconsistency in Minority Hiring Cited : Jobs: State report says high school district rate is 31.5% below the available labor force. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MEINERS OAKS : Residents Ask for Ojai Trolley Service JEFF McDONALD
ANAHEIM HILLS : Canyon High Team in National Contest JODI WILGOREN
PERSPECTIVE ON TOURISM : Sell L.A. in All Its Tastes and Colors : Put our ethnic neighborhoods in the picture, literally and economically. MADELINE JANIS-APARICIO and GILDA HAAS and ROBIN CANNON, Madeline Janis-Aparicio is executive director of the Tourism Industry Development Council. Gilda Haas is vice-chair of the council and lectures in economic development at UCLA, where she runs the Community Scholars Program. Robin Cannon is a council board member and president of Concerned Citizens of South-Central.
BURBANK : Airport Denies Claim of Bias by Its Police KAY HWANGBO
OXNARD : 2 Held in Alleged Auto Theft Ring KAY SAILLANT
ANAHEIM : Expelled Publisher Drops His Lawsuit E. J. GONG JR.
GLENDALE : NBA Star Coaches Youngsters in Living JENNIFER OLDHAM
Schools Study Security Measures : Safety: Antelope Valley district considers wrought-iron fences and surveillance cameras. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley College President to Replace Pierce Head : Education: Both suffered faculty no-confidence motions. Erickson says district's financial troubles are a central factor in his departure. CHIP JOHNSON and SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Texaco Under State Investigation on Spill : Ventura: Fish and Game warden alleges that employees waited to report the 370,000-gallon leak. Office raid dismays company. DARYL KELLEY and SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHATSWORTH : Train Station Design Includes Child Care JILL LEOVY
LAPD Pay Plan Leads 'Blue Flu' to Fizzle : Labor: Only 10 officers fail to report for duty. But news of a proposed 6% raise for police angers unions representing trash haulers, engineers and other city workers. JAMES RAINEY and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Police Identify 20 in Check Fraud Scam JULIE FIELDS
A Real Blowout : Jeanne Hum, a Performer of Note Herself, Is Expecting Champion Whistlers From Around the World at Annual Party BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond's Reform Proves No Good Deed Goes Unpunished CYNTHIA H. CRAFT and JOHN SCHWADA and ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Bobby Sox League to Open New Ball Field FRANK MESSINA
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Former School Hit by Fire; Boy, 13, Held ALICIA DI RADO
Simi Man, 71, Dies of Valley Fever TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : 31 Teachers Accept Buyout Package BRENDA DAY
NORWALK : Trial Set for Ex-TV Host Accused of Murder Plot
PORT HUENEME : Naval Bases Support Desalination Plant PATRICK McCARTNEY
Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Files Defamation Suit Against D.A. : Courts: The officer's action against Dist. Atty. Michael D. Bradbury stems from the killing of Malibu millionaire Donald Scott during a 1992 drug raid. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Regulating Day Laborers' Solicitations DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Transformer to Be Moved : Safety: Officials respond to concerns about the electromagnetic field in a Dixie Canyon classroom. SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Man Arrested Over Stabbing in Bar KAY SAILLANT
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Activists to Protest Mexican Rodeo Event MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Student Exchanges : American, Japanese Pupils Get a Taste of Each Other's Cultures JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head Engineer Leaves Post at Irvine Water District : Utilities: John T. Morris will work on special projects until October. He says he was not surprised by audit's findings and that he opted to give up his job. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Students Chalk It Up to Success BERT ELJERA
Boaters' Bonanza : Minney's Ship Chandlery in Newport Is Chock-Full of Nautical Paraphernalia DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sometimes the Good Guys Are Hard to Find RON HARRIS
Justice Department Clears Officer : Inquiry: Federal investigators examining four fatal shootings by Anaheim Officer Lee Smith found no evidence that he violated civil rights statutes. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen, Dog Killed in Drive-By Shooting on Anaheim Street JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TORRANCE : Officer Wounds Suspected Bank Robbers After Chase
'3 Strikes' Passage
Richard Nixon
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LOS ANGELES : CRA Opts to Negotiate With Mall Developer
Oscar Is One Award the Gipper Earned but Hasn't Won--Yet : Hollywood: The President who was proud to be an actor deserves the academy's notice. JEFFREY LORD, Jeffrey Lord, a White House aide from 1985-88, is a writer in Washington.
Hahn Has Most Election Foes (15), Molina Has Least (0) CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : 5 Indicted in Slaying of 3 Boys on Halloween
LOS ANGELES : Break on Loans Sought for Two-Time Disaster Victims
Disparity in Elderly Health Care Reported : Medicare: Study says low-income areas have far higher hospital admissions for preventable conditions. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA's School of Public Health to Remain Intact in Restructuring THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
BUSINESS
Chairman of Brooke Group Settles Suit
Labor Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
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Stacking Up Sales
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Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Small Stocks Still the Big Story on the Street These Days TOM PETRUNO
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Ingram Micro Gets Aid From N.Y. to Expand East Coast Operations
Home Sales Jump 34%--Biggest Rise Since 1988 : Real estate: Increase is in comparison to same month last year, a signal that the industry may be recovering. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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O.C. Jobs Recount Makes Recession Less Depressing : Employment: State's revised methods 'find' 15,000 more on payrolls than old figures, meaning slump hasn't been quite so severe. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Would Make Crib Sellers Liable DENISE GELLENE
Rockwell Units Get Train, Aviation Contracts : Electronics: Divisions will help develop high-speed rail systems and flight and navigational technologies. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
DVI in Irvine Acquires Medical Device Capital
Oscar Parties: Plums for Restaurants : * Publicity: Competition is fierce for the soirees, which can drive business for months or even years. Just ask Spago. CATHERINE JORDAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler's Top Executives Reaped Handsome Rewards for '93 Success DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas Conversions Paying Off in Big Sales at Del Taco Restaurants
British Airways, USAir Get OK to Extend Pact : Airlines: Secretary of transportation extends the deal a year but says he is unhappy with access given to U.S. carriers. JUBE SHIVER Jr. and PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Straight Talk' Stutters Again : Securities: Prudential drops a second ad to head off embarrassment, but it defends campaign and says it will stick with it. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Baldwin Builders Dismisses Irvine Construction Executive DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thrifty Likely to Move From L.A. to Oregon, Riordan Says : Economy: Mayor says the company intends to relocate after it completes its planned merger with PayLess chain. GEORGE WHITE and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dolgen Considered Sharp in More Ways Than One JOHN LIPPMAN and JAMES BATES
LABOR : Writing Skills Are Not the Strength of Job Applicants in O.C., Southland Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Chairman Carl's Back--Much to Delight of Employees : Fast food: Carl's Jr. founder is warmly greeted on his return to his Anaheim office, albeit in a new role. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On-Line Overload : Netcom Struggles to Keep Pace With Its Rapid Growth MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smaller Issues Hit New High; Dow Up 16.99 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Northridge Quake Bill Rises for 20th Century : Insurance: Estimate of claims costs is doubled to $325 million. But the company remains sound, a spokesman says. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asbestos Removal Firm Fined $15,000 by EPA
Morgan Creek VP Moves to MGM/UA
Yamaha USA Issues $150 Million in Bonds
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