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What happened on March 23, 1994
NEWS
Dack Rambo; Played Jack Ewing in 'Dallas' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walter Lantz, Creator of Woody Woodpecker, Dies DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'3 Strikes' Law Being Used to Challenge Death Penalty MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Clinton Political Aides to Get FBI Checks : White House: Official tells Congress that screening Carville, three others is part of a broad effort to tighten security. Laxity had been charged. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Partying With Oscar : EL RESCATE : Annual Benefit Remembers a Good Friend MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
And the Oscars Come to--Fashion Island KATHRYN BOLD
The Plots Thicken : Were the Bradys truly a happy bunch? What was Tina Louise of 'Gilligan's Island' really like? In a wave of new books, TV stars of the past share secrets about some of our favorite shows. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Algeria Reports Deaths of 190 Muslim Activists Reuters
U.S. Will Keep Pressing China on Rights : Diplomacy: Officials hold meeting to clarify Administration stance. Some had urged a more conciliatory approach. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. at 'Critical Point' With N. Korea, Christopher Says NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daschle Will Seek Senate Leadership Post Associated Press
Jewelry Thief Nearly Chokes on Evidence Reuters
Israeli Traffic Cops to Start Taking Credit Cards Reuters
Crowe Selected as Envoy Reuters
Salvador's Rightist Ruling Party Claims Election Victory : Central America: Arena leader cites legislative and local gains. But he faces runoff for presidency. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Condors Fly Back to Area They Were Removed From TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDougal Shows He Knows How to Dish the Dirt From Associated Press
5.0 Quake Rattles Ensenada, but No Damage Reported From a Times Staff Writer
Critics Mobilize in Effort to Block Ocean Noise Tests : Environment: Citing fears that the experiment would harm whales and other sea life, Sens. Boxer and Feinstein urge federal agency to get congressional approval and to find another site. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Government Calls for Kurdish Agitators' Expulsion : Unrest: Request to individual states follows four days of riots. At least 90 police have been hurt. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Appear to Back State's Death Penalty DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Compromise on Whitewater Hearings : Congress: Leaders agree that 'good faith' effort will be made to discuss possibility of a probe. Senate passed similar resolution. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parolee Is O.C.'s First '3 Strikes' Defendant : Crime: Santa Ana resident, accused in shooting at bar, has prior convictions on robbery and assault charges. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiapas Envoy Rules Out Presidency Bid : Mexico: Camacho Solis says negotiations remain his priority. Speculation had undermined nation's political stability. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hillary Clinton' Is In Bloom and First Lady Likes the Idea Associated Press
Wilson Aide Admits Drunk-Driving Arrests DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Area Codes to Be Overlaid by a New One ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Extortion, Looting of Jews Described at War Crimes Trial From Associated Press
Hero Role in Riots Pushes Actor Onto a Larger Stage : Human relations: 'I can't be a bystander anymore,' says Gregory Alan-Williams. He writes of life-jolting changes. CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Nanny Tax' Clears Panel; Would Simplify Payment WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Judge Hale Pleads Guilty Over Arkansas Loan Fraud : Inquiry: Political insider agrees to cooperate with Whitewater special counsel. Fiske calls step 'significant.' WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
75 Aboard Die as Russian Jetliner Crashes in Siberia Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : An E for Excellence or Elitism? : Cerritos' Whitney High admits only top students, earning accolades but provoking resentment from those who say a public super-school is unfair. Backers insist the gifted deserve special programs. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Chief Walks the Walk, Talks the Talk on Portland Streets STUART WASSERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
European Union Still Deadlocked on 4 New Members : Diplomacy: Timetable for admission of Sweden, Finland, Norway and Austria is clouded by voting procedure dispute. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer for State Held in Stalking Case : Crime: Chief counsel for the Board of Prison Terms faces a possible prison sentence on a felony charge. His former girlfriend is the alleged victim. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Partisan Debate on Health Reform, Panel Votes for Huge Hike in Cigarette Tax : Congress: Federal levy would rise from 24 cents to $1.49 a pack, but it's not certain that House subcommittee will pass overall legislation. KAREN TUMULTY and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Area Code Coming to Some in North O.C. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Acts to Hike Interest Rates : Economy: Central bank's move is its second attack on inflation in two months. Analysts praise action to ease rapid growth but critics fear a disruption in recovery. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Harp; Emmy-Winning TV Set Decorator
Asia Tires of Being the Toxic Waste Dumping Ground for Rest of World : Environment: A global conference in Geneva could end many recycling programs in developing nations. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plumbing Not Source of Toxic Fumes at Hospital, Officials Say From Associated Press
U.S. to Issue Visas to Gay Games Participants With AIDS Virus From Associated Press
Wilson Fund Raising Gains Steam While Rivals Spend Heavily DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jerusalem Policy the Same, U.S. Says Associated Press
15 Injured in High-Rise Fire Associated Press
IMF Finally Agrees to Give Russia a $1.5-Billion Credit : Aid: The agency had delayed the money since autumn. It will arrive amid disillusion about Western help. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treat Kids' Fears Before Doctor Visit ASSOCIATED PRESS
While Things Settle Down, She Just Keeps Marking Time ROBIN ABCARIAN
Besieged City Gets Planeload of Food, Medicine : Bosnia: It is the first humanitarian aid Tuzla has seen since the Serbian rebel blockade began two years ago. Spirits are lifted. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Confirms Two Nominees for Justice Dept. From Associated Press
Courting Trouble : Her Side : He says, 'I'll call you--and doesn't until three weeks later. She says, 'Pick me up at 7'--and isn't ready until 9. Tactical errors in the Game of Love? You betcha--which brings us to today's lesson: The Mistakes Men an Women Make When They Go Courtin'. STEPHANIE MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Miller is a talk show host on KFI 640
Partying With Oscar : WOMEN IN FILM : A Night of International Cuisine, Business Cards BRIDGET BYRNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seismic Rules on Campus Garages Tightened : Safety: Collapse of Cal State Northridge parking structure spurs changes. Buildings throughout the university system will be reviewed. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Palestinians Testify to More Than One Source of Gunfire at Mosque : Israel: Witnesses challenge government claim that lone Jewish settler carried out massacre in Hebron. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Partying With Oscar : ROXBURY : Passing Up Glitz for a Style Befitting Legends of the Screen HILLARY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Partying With Oscar : ELTON JOHN : Gracious Host Upstaged by ET--and We Don't Mean Spielberg's BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robbins' Rebound : Politics: The former state senator looks toward an uncertain future. He says his stint in federal prison made him appreciate the small things in life. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eureka! We Have Dumped It! PETER H. KING
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Why Human Rights Is the Real Issue in Fight for Gay Rights : A MORE PERFECT UNION; Why Straight America Must Stand Up for Gay Rights by Richard D. Mohr ; Beacon Press; $15, 140 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Magic Johnson Coming Back to Lakers as Coach : Basketball: He will take over from Randy Pfund. The team has struggled since the star retired. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courting Trouble : His Side : He says, 'I'll call you--and doesn't until three weeks later. She says, 'Pick me up at 7'--and isn't ready until 9. Tactical errors in the Game of Love? You betcha--which brings us to today's lesson: The Mistakes Men an Women Make When They Go Courtin'. JOHNNY DODD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Dodd is a Los Angeles-based correspondent for People magazine. and
White House Aide Paid $1,352 in Back Taxes for Part-Time Nanny Associated Press
CSUN Garage Collapse Fuels Tougher Policy JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Africa Assumes Control of Black Ciskei Homeland From Associated Press
Pete Stark May Be a Tough Pill for Clinton to Swallow : Chairman of key House subcommittee irks Administration by pushing his own plan to provide universal health coverage. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Partying With Oscar : VANITY FAIR-TISCH : The Literati Came Early, the Celebrities Stayed Late JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Partying With Oscar : GOVERNORS BALL : On Hollywood's Biggest Night, Academy Throws One Big Bash BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Faces Red in Buckingham Palace Painting Theft Reuters
Quest for Honor : Victor Sepulveda contends that his ancestors were swindled out of an enormous land grant encompassing much of the county, or even the state. But he does not want to take back the property; he just wants respect, recognition and maybe some money. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SEAL BEACH : Porno Newspaper Racks Removed SHELBY GRAD
Mother's Day : Leah Adler Basks in the Glow of Her Son Steven Spielberg's Oscar Success DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Computer Thefts Arrested : Crime: Man linked to a series of Los Angeles-area robberies is captured in Philadelphia. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Menendez Legal Papers Say Estate Is Worthless : Courts: Judge unseals documents that seek public funding for younger brother's retrial expenses. The inheritance, once valued at $14 million, has been depleted by debts, taxes and legal fees. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Immigrant Gets Life Without Parole in Killings ANDREA FORD
Couple Sentenced in Payroll-Tax Case JULIE FIELDS
Final Chapter at Oldest L.A. Bookstore LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOPANGA CANYON : Editor Seeks to Preserve an Area's Lifestyle JOSEPH HANANIA
Firm Fined $2,000 for Late Disclosure TRACEY KAPLAN
Free Quake Debris Removal to Continue HUGO MARTIN
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : We Don't Need a Whitewater Photo Op : Hearings would yield nothing; Clinton and Congress need to acknowledge their responsibility to govern. ROBERT C. McFARLANE, Robert C. McFarlane served as President Reagan's national security adviser from 1983-1985. He pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors and was fined and sentenced to 200 hours of community service for withholding information from Congress in the Iran-Contra case.
Candidates Focus on Revenue, Growth : Politics: At issue in Seal Beach is the delicate balance between the city's fiscal health and residents' concerns. Three of the five district seats are open. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Labor Dispute Moves to Billboards : LAPD: Ads portray a carjacking in progress and urge residents to support the officers' bid for a new contract. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement Near on Dredging in Ventura Keys : Litigation: City says many homeowners support agreement over paying for removal of silt from back-yard canals. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Time to Give Our Cops a Raise BILL BOYARSKY
LOS ANGELES : Braude Calls for Permanent Car-Pool Lane on Freeway
MOORPARK : Hearing Tonight on Slow-Growth Plan SCOTT HADLY
Supervisors OKs Recorder Employee's Transfer GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STUDIO CITY : 5 Groups to Host Fund-Raiser in May KAY HWANGBO
FULLERTON : Council to Consider Televising Meetings MARY LOU PICKEL
More Cops at a Bargain Price
'3 Calls' Proposal Aims to Discourage False Alarms HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Candidates Financing Own Races CARLOS V. LOZANO
BURBANK : Golf Tourney to Help Fund Youth Club ED BOND
Oxnard Faces Dilemma on Development : Transportation: Slowdown in projects means lack of funds for roads. Council debates what course to take. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Will Hold Summit on Tourism : Leisure: Supervisors say strategy is needed to combat image problems and stepped-up competition in crucial industry. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
G-7 Job Summit
President's Aides
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Reserve Deputy Wins Annual Sheriff's Award ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Fired From Clinic Protest Publicly KAY SAILLANT
VENICE : Resident Shoots Screaming Home Intruder to Death
VAN NUYS : Probation Given in Abandonment Case THOM MROZEK
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Man to Stand Trial in Mother's Slaying ANNA CEKOLA
King's Lawyers, City in Last-Ditch Bid to Settle Lawsuit
Rams May Face Eviction From Practice Facility MATT LAIT and T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : Learning Principles of Principals JON NALICK
Trustee Censured for Alleged Leak of School Land Data : Controversy: Santa Ana board's Rosemarie Avila denies any violation linked to property price dispute. JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Storm Not Likely to Slow Road Repairs VIVIEN LOU CHEN
VENTURA : Racist Leaflets Are Discussed at School KAY SAILLANT
Obituaries
Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Truck JULIE FIELDS
U.S. Funds Sought for Pipeline Study TINA DAUNT
FULLERTON : Student Program at Cal State Honored LILY DIZON
Government Watch : Dirty Water
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Students to Vote on Fee Increase JILL LEOVY
Dropping Out : RATE DECLINES AT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLS
Campaign Calendar
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY : Vote on New School District Tentatively Ruled Invalid
NEWPORT BEACH : Man Who Struck 2 Pedestrians Charged FERNANDO ROMERO
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Administrator to Get 11% Pay Raise MARY LOU PICKEL
Teen-Ager Killed in Weekend Traffic Dispute Is Identified
VAN NUYS : Pizza Delivery Driver Finds Body in Home TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
BREA : Schools Adopt Policy Banning Weapons MIMI KO
LOS ANGELES : Council to Order Study on Impact of Smoking Ban
SAN FERNANDO : Drive to Honor Chavez Recognized MIGUEL BUSTILLO
LOS ANGELES : Tougher Penalties Sought for False Security Alarms
Rock Climber Killed in Fall Is Identified JULIE FIELDS
Mayor Daly Scrambling to Keep Team TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Salary 'Spiking' Cost Could Hit $13 Million MARY LOU PICKEL
Planners Reverse Ruling on Developing Environmentally Sensitive Land : Newbury Park: Commission says wetlands need more protection. Developer in 12-year battle blames the new decision on 'politics.' MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seidler-Feller on Hebron Massacre
Driven to Trouble : Idling Firetruck Is Moved by Man, Who Then Is Arrested MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Ride for Kids Benefit Events to Be Held FRANK MESSINA
SIMI VALLEY : Planner Postpones Ahmanson Hearing CARLOS V. LOZANO
LOS ANGELES : Suspect in Home Computer Heists Held in Philadelphia
'A Beautiful City, a Hell on Earth' DONELLA H. MEADOWS, Donella H. Meadows is an adjunct professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College.
For Student Who Waved Fake Gun, 1 Strike May Be Out Dana Parsons
SANTA ANA : Off-Duty Deputy Shoots Driver, 18 GREG HERNANDEZ
Riordan, Ferraro Call for Changes at L.A. Zoo : Remodeling: Proposed management team would oversee improvement of exhibits. The action may defuse a feud between employees and director. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remembrance of Things Passe : When the coral and crimson and rubies of her lips can be bought at the drugstore and saved for a lifetime. JENIJOY La BELLE, Jenijoy La Belle is a professor of literature at Caltech and author of "Herself Beheld: The Literature of the Looking Glass" (Cornell University Press, 1988).
Candidates in Valley Races Relying on Loans to Fund Campaigns : Politics: Finance disclosure reports are filed. Contenders cite tough financial times, crowded fields. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$345,000 Award Expected in Police Beating at Party : Courts: Judge's ruling culminates five years of legal wrangling and a two-month trial. Police defend the officers' actions at a baptismal celebration in Arleta. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Welfare Fingerprint System Is Approved GEOFF BOUCHER
Laguna to Study Slide Danger in Mystic Hills Area : Disaster: Frustrated residents are told at special council meeting it could be 8 to 10 months before some fire victims get permits to rebuild. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWBURY PARK : D.A. Will Appeal in Murder Case DWAYNE BRAY
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : New Day-Care Center to Be Learning Tool for Students : Learning: Site at Antelope Valley College will benefit early childhood education program, officials say. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Cleanup Campaign Scheduled for May LESLIE EARNEST
Schools Lack Electromagnetic Monitoring Plan : Safety: The discovery of high EMF levels in a Sherman Oaks kindergarten class reveals a void in testing, preventive measures. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Gallery Owner Leaps to Defend Jessica Rabbit JENNIFER OLDHAM
NRA and '3 Strikes'
Better Safe Than Sorry
VA Hospital
The Whole World Is Watching : Mexico must accept international observers
Judge Tries to Block Rival's Statement : Politics: Request for an order to keep comments off ballot is denied. A hearing is scheduled. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Do You Think It's Fair Your Friend Died and You Lived?' : War: Zlata Filipovic, 13-year-old Sarajevo diarist, answers tough questions from students at Westside appearance. She rejects comparisons to Anne Frank. CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Helping Fillmore Rebuild : Quake: Volunteers from Michigan-based group try to fill gaps left by federal aid, assisting in construction and repairs. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Major Developer Prepares Santa Clara River Blueprint : Environment: Newhall Land and Farming Co. proposes 49 construction changes along a 15-mile stretch. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Optimistic Robbins Battles to Piece Together a Future : Politics: The ex-state senator is cash poor, he says, and still owes the federal government $4 million in fines and restitution. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plaintiffs Awarded $345,000 in '89 Police Brutality Case : Courts: Judge sides with a group of 26 party-goers who said they were beaten without cause by officers. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Sweep of 4 Motels Nets 14 Drug Arrests
3 Movers Charged With Price Gouging JILL LEOVY
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Rail Line Forces Businesses to Move : Transportation: Construction of a 10-mile extension of the Metrolink route into Lancaster leads to the relocation along Sierra Highway. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pair Arrested in Assault, Car Theft MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy to Begin 'Ship Shock' Tests Next Month : Channel Islands: Three weeks ago, the military had announced delaying the underwater explosives program indefinitely. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTMINSTER : 1 Critically Hurt in 3-Car Freeway Crash GREG HERNANDEZ
High School Dropout Rate Down in Valley : Education: Officials credit decline to more intensive counseling, varied curriculum and better reporting methods. SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Spit-and-Polish Regimen for Student Cadets MAIA DAVIS
LOS ANGELES : Complaint Accuses Moving Companies of Overcharging
Trial Begins for Man Accused in Beach Gunfight DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mothers' Helpers : Prenatal Program Benefits Indigent Women, Taxpayers LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Low-Cost Housing for Seniors Planned SHELBY GRAD
SIMI VALLEY : Molestation Suspect Arrested by Police JULIE FIELDS
Fee Levied on Homeowners to Pay for Storm Water Program : Simi Valley: The $7.15 assessment is expected to raise $265,000. Rest of money for federally mandated project would come from Sanitation District tax revenues. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans for Festival Site to Be Discussed : Development: Project on the 67-acre lot would force Simi Valley Days organizers to find a new home for the event. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO TIMES
A Day's New Challenges : Hands-On Lessons Teach Children Respect for the Disabled BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Hoop There He Is, Again : Movies: Leon, the star of 'Cool Runnings' and 'Cliffhanger,' takes another twist as a troubled basketball star in 'Above the Rim.' QUENDRITH JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : 'Home Improvement' Helps ABC Hammer Out a Win LEE MARGULIES
Pavarotti, Others Set for Tribute to Mancini
Devine Deception : Artist / Gallery Owner, Interested in 'Distributing Ideas,' Attends His Own Lecture CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KIDS' THEATER REVIEW : 'Big Feat': A Skillful Comic Performance LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Private Lives' Thrives on Expert Control, Rhythm : In this La Habra Depot Theatre production, Louise Martin and Rick Watson superbly handle their verbal (and physical) sparring. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Streisand Shows on Sale Sunday ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
O.C. MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Chamber Groups Find Power in Small Numbers CHRIS PASLES
The Eberts: The New Awards for Fawning : Television: The film critic thumbs his nose at objectivity by hosting KABC's pre-Oscar schmoozefest--a job he seems born for. HOWARD ROSENBERG
He Talks the Talk--Gaelic, That Is : Movies: Irish writer Roddy Doyle eschews Hollywood as corrupt, yet finds success in adapting two of his novels for the big screen. LAWRENCE CHRISTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : Rose-Colored Memories Blend in a Sweet 'Dandelion Wine' : A 12-year-old boy does some growing up during a magical time in charming small-town America in this Alternative Repertory Theatre effort. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Locale for Carmen : Computer Game/PBS Show Finds Success as a Fox Cartoon LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Strings to the Past : Music: Guitarist John Williams doesn't fret about breaking with Segovia's classical teachings. MARK SWED, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Above the Rim' Bounces Between Sports, Melodrama PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Moving Beyond : Indians Remember a Tragedy and Try to Forget a Season TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Sharks' Tie Helps Pad Lead Over Ducks, Kings From Associated Press
Rudy Finally Goes Home, in a Pinch PETE THOMAS
Rob Crabtree
West Provides Order in Wild Pierce Victory FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Windmiller Finally Gives Up Hit as CSUN Sweeps Ohio State
Goldberg Gives El Camino Real-ity Lesson KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Move Raises Eyebrows --and Some Key Questions BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
PREP ROUNDUP : University's Bouchard Pitches Perfect Game
PREP VOICES : Ya Gotta Have Heart, but Bottom Line Is Winning
Girls
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : No. 1 USC Thinking Big Again GARY KLEIN
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT REPORT : WEST REGIONAL : Rematch of '89 Is Special for Stewart Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks Get Victory, but No Respect From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Non-Roster Player Stays Hot for A's Associated Press
Practice Times for West Teams
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Reliever Wilson Is Released MARYANN HUDSON
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Clemson Hires Providence's Barnes Associated Press
Garvey Is Magazine's New MVP MIKE DOWNEY
Section to Mull Eligibility Proposal
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Snow Says He Sees the Big Picture BOB NIGHTENGALE
Stars Thwart Ducks' Drive for the Playoffs ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Lose the Battle of Boards as Nets Win : Pro basketball: Wilkins scores 33 points as late rally falls short with Jackson's miss in the final seconds. From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : PONY Softball Begins Today at Fullerton LON EUBANKS
NIT : Loss Hard to Take for Gonzaga From Associated Press
Kickers Given Boot by NFL : Pro football: Changes, including two-point conversion and new field position after missed field goals, encourage touchdowns. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alicia Robles
Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice for Ducks : Hockey: Anaheim's Grimson ends long streak without a goal, but playoff hopes fading with 4-3 loss at Dallas. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT REPORT : OTHER REGIONALS : Tulsa's Coach Emerges as Hot Prospect Associated Press
U.S. Team Learning the Hard Way : Women's volleyball: Chinese team administers a 15-6, 15-13, 15-8 beating at the Bren Center. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's Hoping He Keeps His Smile MIKE DOWNEY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : The Top Terrapin : Williams Guides Maryland Out of the Bad Times GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Referee's Stance Doesn't Leave Mushroom for Doubt MAL FLORENCE
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Camarillo Topples Griffin, Simi Valley
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA POSTSEASON TOURNAMENTS : Tough Enough : USC's Leslie Asserts Herself in the Middle EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gallardo's Gem Makes Decision Easy for Agoura
Brasseur, Eisler Trail Russians From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : France's 3-Hitter Propels Cypress Into First Place
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Holds On to Defeat Wichita State, 3-2, in Baseball
Matadors Give 49ers Handout : College baseball: CSUN miscues keep it close until Long Beach wins in 10th, 5-4. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Down by Eight, Huntington Beach Rallies JON CLIFFORD
Anaheim Arena to Be Site of Wooden Classic Dec. 3 LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gretzky Says His Target Is 1,000 Goals, Not 802 LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Perris Swimming With Regular-Size Bass
UCLA, Kentucky to Meet in Wooden Classic LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marina Standouts Lead All-Star Soccer Team MARTIN BECK
Lakers' Magic Move Surprises Pfund : Pro basketball: Ousted coach thanks the team and indicates he might be willing to stay in another capacity. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys
Younger, Hutcheson Resign Soccer Jobs MARTIN BECK
Notes on a Scorecard
Coaches Propose Changes in City Football Playoffs STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Coaches, the NCAA Work Out a Settlement JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP VOICES : Q: Is too much emphasis placed on winning at the high school level? : CON: Winning Is a Matter of Togetherness DONALD HOHL, Marina Girls' Tennis Coach
Huffman Gets Another Victory in Court : Jurisprudence: Judge orders state school system to pay his attorneys fees. Fullerton's Shumard and Bedell told to pay punitive damages totaling $4,500. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP VOICES : REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Learning to Lose Graciously Is as Important as Learning to Win MARTIN HENDERSON
PREP VOICES : ON CAMPUS : Q: How much emphasis should be placed on winning at the high school level? Voices was complied by Prep Sports Editor Bob Rohwer
Bass Heaven : 10-Pound Largemouth Fish Appear Plentiful in Perhaps Lake Casitas' Best Year Ever PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LPGA Salutes Dinah Shore by Making Her an Honorary Hall of Fame Member DAN HAFNER
PREP VOICES : Q: Is too much emphasis placed on winning at the high school level? : PRO: Just Knowing How to Play Is a Victory MICHELLE PERRY, Esperanza Freshman
BUSINESS
Santa Ana Surgeon Acquitted of Fraud in Workers' Comp JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Leaps Into the Interactive Fray : Entertainment: The venture into the growing CD-ROM market is the first by a Hollywood studio. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Industry John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Relax, Hot Foreign Stocks Were Bound to Correct TOM PETRUNO
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PacifiCare to Serve Medi-Cal Patients JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Bond Yields Slide on Fed Rate Move; Stocks Hold Steady From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Auto Industry John O'Dell, Times staff writer
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Irvine's Golden State Foods Gets New President
How Movies Grew Up to Become Videos JAMES FLANIGAN
Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON MALAYSIA : Malaysia Is Modern, User-Friendly : Asia: Business customs in the Pacific Rim nation are similar to those in the United States. CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
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Trade Deficit Up 50% on Record Drop in Exports : Commerce: Even with services added in, imports outpaced exports by $6.3 billion in January, government says. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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FDA's Delay in Approving Laser Spurs Selloff of Trimedyne Stock : Technology: The innovation would treat enlarged prostate glands. Shares fall 10%. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health
GM Wants 2,500 Trucks Idled Pending Probe : Safety: The auto maker's advisory on the gas-powered vehicles comes in the wake of two tank explosions. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TELEDESIC DEAL : Network Idea Man : West Covina Venture Capitalist Is Brain Behind Satellite Plan JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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3 Major Airlines Discount Fares on Some Spring Trips From Reuters
ALR Wins Patent on Process for Upgrading Old Computers : Technology: The idea is to assure buyers that their new machines will not quickly become obsolete. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taco Bell Trims Search to O.C., Texas : Fast food: The restaurant chain won't say outright if its Irvine headquarters is scratched from its list of possible sites. But it does decide against moving to Atlanta or Charlotte, N.C. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Auto Industry John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON MALAYSIA : Resources
Surgeon Acquitted of Insurance Fraud JEFF BRAZIL
Auto Exec's Arrest Stunned Acquaintances : Probe: But industry insiders say they saw signs of trouble for former American Honda executive Jim Cardiges as early as 1992. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Interstate to Offer Early Retirement to 2,650 Workers MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : SPOTLIGHT ON MALAYSIA : When Doing Business There. . . LINUS CHUA
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Gateway Agrees to Sell 55% of Its Stock to Conrac for $5.9 Million DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : SPOTLIGHT ON MALAYSIA : The Malaysian Economy
AUTO INDUSTRY : Kia Review, Hyundai Official's Quote Make Car and Driver John O'Dell, Times staff writer
New GM Plant in Brea to Rehire 200 Laid-Off Employees : Automotive: 2,500 furloughed workers from Van Nuys factory closed 2 years ago will have priority on jobs to sew truck seats. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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