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What happened on March 29, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : Beth B's 'Amnesia' Burns Into Our Memory : The New York-based artist's one-minute video takes words of social intolerance from history and renders impossible the psychic action of forgetting. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TELEVISION Walker to Leave Channel 2: Amid speculation... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MUSIC REVIEW : Polished Sampler From Master Chorale By Timothy Mangan
TV REVIEW : Ellen DeGeneres Joins the Sitcom Brigade By Howard Rosenberg
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Blind Melon Shows Sweet Side at Show By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : A 'Game' Look at Women's Basketball By Robert Koehler
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Out of the Ordinary : Tim Hawkinson Finds Incredible Potential in Everyday Objects By Cathy Curtis
A New Stage in Her Career : O'Donnell's Made It in Movies, but Broadway Was Her Dream By Janice Page, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Is This Man Smiling? : Movies: After navigating his way around scripts and moguls, David Koepp is on the A-list with 'Paper,' 'Carlito's' and 'Jurassic.' By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAST TRACK: Up and Comers in Arts and Entertainment : 2nd Iglesias Finds a Voice--as TV Host By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vocalist and Pianist Break the Ice to Compatibility By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEWS : Out of the Rough and Into the Clear : Outdoor Laguna Market an Idyllic Setting for Gerard Hagen to Show He's Become a Smooth Improviser By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Virtuose Balances Delicate Voices and Technique : The disciplined, elite choir of the San Francisco Girls Chorus delivers light clarity and hushed refinement in Long Beach. By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Native Leonard Slatkin to Lead National Symphony : Music: The music director of the St. Louis Symphony will succeed Mstislav Rostropovich in the fall of 1996. By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Savant, Drake Set for 'Acting Gay' Discussion
Weekend Box Office : 'D2' Scores in Its Opening Weekend By David J. Fox
Ape's Main Squeeze Endures : Movies: 61 years later, Fay Wray is most remembered for 'King Kong' role. The classic kicked off an AFI salute to Hollywood's Golden Age in Washington. By Rita Kempley, THE WASHINGTON POST
BUSINESS
Trotman Has Better Idea for Ford : Cars: Auto maker's new chairman is expected to push to combine European and U.S. operations into a single unit. From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Small Stocks Dive; Bond Yields Ease From Times Staff and Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue-Chips Slide for 3rd Session in Row From Times Wire Services
R. Kazmer Latven has been appointed vice president of...
Meguiar's Appoints Executive
Grant C. Gentry has been elected chairman of the board of...
Jerald P. Lewis has been appointed president and chief...
K. Gene Aalseth has been appointed a vice president and...
Rockwell in Seal Beach has appointed Robert L. Swift...
Michelle Kessee has been appointed vice president of...
Bill Mitchell, a Tustin attorney, has been elected...
Larry DeShazer has been elected to the board of Laser...
Steve McCleave has been appointed catering sales manager...
Irene Nuzzo has been appointed director of catering for...
Bill Robinson has joined Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co...
Lanny Morris has been appointed Southwest district manager...
Scott Shannon has joined Independence One Bank of...
Kevin R. Newman, vice president of residential design, has...
Quantum Dynamics Inc. of Woodland Hills won a $178,628...
Kavlico Corp. of Moorpark won a $159,610 contract from the...
Naomi K. Shively was named vice president human resources...
John F. Walker Jr., managing partner of the prestigious... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Performing a Physical on Your Firm
Company Town : Sherak Promoted to Newly Created Position at Fox
Company Town : Sluggers in the Game of Legal Hardball By Alan Citron
Company Town
The Times Film Index
Arco Enters Brave New Era : President Mike R. Bowlin Takes Helm as New CEO By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mattel Inc. Buys Kransco to Become Top U.S. Toy Maker : Retail: The deal will add Hula Hoops, Frisbees and Morey Boogie boards to the El Segundo-based company's line. By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Effect Seen From Japan's Move : Trade: Auto parts and construction firms may benefit from the market-opening measures, analysts say. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grumman Sets Deadline for Takeover Bids : Defense: Martin Marietta and Northrop are notified that they have until Thursday to make one last offer. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyatt Owners Sue Trump for $100 Million : Real estate: They contend the developer did not pay his share for renovations to a jointly owned New York hotel. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sales of CD-ROMs Soared at the End of 1993 : Technology: Falling prices for computers, CD-ROM drives drove holiday software sales. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil, Gas Futures Plunge on OPEC Decision From Associated Press
48 California Firms Rank in Fortune 500 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Will 'Lion' Bamm Bamm 'Flintstones'? By Bruce Horovitz
Company Town : MCA's Pollock Signs Long-Term Contract Broadening His Role : Entertainment: The company's Motion Picture Group chairman is given new responsibilities. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interactive: Former Silicon Graphics Inc. technology... By Amy Harmon
Slowing Exodus From State a Positive Sign for Real Estate By Ron Galperin
Benton Oil Firm Expects $1.1-Million Operating Loss
RTC Selling 464-Acre Tract Near Santa Clarita
LTC Raises $59.6 Million From Sale of Its Stock
Fortune Petroleum Taking $2.68-Million Special Charge
Perceptronics Pays Off $4 Million in Debt, Shares
Local Firms Say if China Loses, They Do Too : Tariffs: Manufacturers warn of 'mad dash' out of Asian nation and heavy toll on businesses if the U.S. revokes China's most-favored-nation trade status. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cover Story : Brilliant Deductions Are Their Specialty : Tax preparation: Triple Check Income Tax Service may be the Avis of the industry. But its emphasis on tailoring returns has proved lucrative. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Image Pares Long-Term Debt by $2 Million
Reorganized DAK Industries Will Be Shadow of Former Self : Mail order: Consumer electronics catalogue firm hopes to submit plan in June to emerge from bankruptcy. Negotiations with creditors continue. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Lawrence Loses $1.33 Million in Quarter
Tax Code's a Riddle, Even for the Experts By H. G. Reza
2 Co-Founders of Clamshell Buildings Inc. Step Down By Jack Searles
Camarillo Firm Gets U. S. Defense Grant By Jack Searles
Safety Training Pays Off for Ventura Firm By Jack Searles
New Vehicle to Be Shipped to Port By Jack Searles
Canon Computer a Latecomer to PC Movement : Industry: Costa Mesa company relying on brand name recognition, with ambitious goal of $1 billion in sales by 1997. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell's Rank Dips 2 Spots to 45 By Michael Flagg
California Has the Most Fortune 500 Firms From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TECHNOLOGY : Books on Computer CD Are a Marvel but They Lack the Special Effects Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Airline Ticketing Company Is Bankrupt : Liquidation: Judge issues Chapter 7 order because Irvine firm owes $2.2 million to creditors and employees. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Delta Savings Closed; Deposits Transferred to East-West Bank By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dealership to Aim at Individual Truck Buyers : Automotive: Tuttle-Click will limit sales to pickups, vans and sports/utility vehicles at new Irvine site. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TouchStone's Profits Rise
Summa Industries: The Fullerton manufacturer of equipment...
McGaw Is Bought in $440-Million Stock Swap
HomeBase: The chain of home-improvement stores has...
Koll Management Services Inc.: The Newport Beach property...
Bozell/SMS: The Costa Mesa company has been awarded an...
Triconex Corp.: The Irvine-based company said Monday that...
NEWS
Special T-Fasteners Inc. of Chatsworth won a $211,724...
Flamemaster Corp. of Sun Valley won a $124,752 contract...
Western Instrument Corp. of Ventura won a $186,266...
GOP Welfare Reform Proposals
Holocaust Denial
Mutilation Acquittals
California University Costs
The Clintons
Economy
Educators Move to Curb Violence at Area Schools : Safety: Officials in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley take the steps in the wake of recent attacks, including the slaying of a boy, 14. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Help Make a Dent in Kitten Season
Respect Wildlife
RV Resort Purchase
Helicopter Fire
Respected City Clerk
Bargain in Metrolink
JAIL BIRDS: Federal wildlife biologists have adopted their... By Kenneth R. Weiss
Prolific Mystery Writer Margaret Millar Dies By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eugene Ionesco; Godfather of Theater of Absurd By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lydia Lane; Beauty Column Featured Stars By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERMISSION TIME: Move over Ginzu knives, diet fads and... By Terry Spencer and Jerry Hicks and Matt Lait
RESPECT: Los Angeles magazine takes a look at the Valley... By Michael Arkush
Burglars Foil Guards at Vienna Leader's Home \o7 Reuters\f7
King Re-Enacts Beating at Trial of Suit Against City : Courts: 'I could hear my bones crunching,' he tells jurors. He says he feared for his life as officers hit him. By Linda Deutsch, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Official's Death Ruled a Random Act of Violence \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Rushes to Reassure Japan After Carjacking By Anna Cekola and Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Riders Climb Aboard Metrolink's 1st Trip to L.A. : Transit: Balloons and bands greet about 2,800 people who took the 3 trains. Rides are free through Thursday. By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Re-Enacts Beating at Trial of Suit Against City : Courts: 'I could hear my bones crunching,' he tells jurors. He says he feared for his life as officers hit him. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Approves Economic Plan, Seeks U.S. Talks By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rushes to Reassure Japan After Carjacking By Jesus Sanchez and Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
20 Die as Unrest Invades Urban South Africa By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rightists Win Historic Vote in Italy : Europe: Media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi is front-runner for prime minister. His three-party alliance leads in both houses of Parliament. Corruption furor propels shift from centrist rule. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Suspect May Have Aided in Colosio Killing : Mexico: Federal police now believe guard cleared path for gunman and are holding him for questioning. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Bias Blights Life Outside Appalachia : Decades after they left the mountains for Cincinnati, families endure prejudice and social ills. The city bans discrimination against them, but stereotypes are hard to break. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobless Aid Fails to Keep Up With Employment Changes : Society: Except for a few shining examples, the aging system isn't providing the help displaced workers need. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medicare OK Found Less Often Here : Health: Study shows service is denied at far higher rates in Southland than in northern part of state. O.C. doctor says discrepancy has long been known to medical community. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills Would Tighten Law on Open Meetings : Legislation: The governor is expected to sign final measure of a four-part package aimed at keeping elected officials from striking deals without public input. Additions to Brown Act would apply only to local agencies. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeing Red Over Parking : Homeowners Are Sued Over Painting Curbs Near Park in Laguna Niguel By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metrolink Debuts in Orange County With 2,000 Riders By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds More Medicare Claims in Southland Rejected : Health: Neighbors in Northern California are more likely to have services covered. Discrepancy in insurance firm criteria is blamed. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Bosnians Savor a Victory : Balkans: Maglaj withstood a two-year Serbian bombardment. Its residents feel they helped turn the tide of the war. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convicted Slayer's Freedom Hinges on Timing of Miranda By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exxon Valdez Stays as Symbol of Tanker Risks : Its name has changed but it still carries oil in a fragile single hull. Little has been done, critics say, to implement landmark 1990 protection law. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising Levies Tax Russians' Patience : Economy: Assessments climb daily and without warning. Government aims to offset deficit. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia to Lease Space Site in Kazakhstan \o7 Associated Press\f7
Vote Underlines Ethnic Split in Ukraine : Initiatives: In the east and Crimea, pro-Russians favor greater autonomy and ties with Moscow. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Post-Pact Euphoria Has Left Jericho : Mideast: Six months after peace accord, residents' optimism is dimmed by mosque massacre and the killings of six more Palestinians. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arab League Puts Off Consideration of Israel Boycott By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Struggle to Replace Colosio Reveals PRI Rifts By Juanita Darling and Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Opposition Voiced to Pressuring N. Korea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : Premier Backs Off, Suspends Wage Law From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fugitive Judge Is Found Dead in Vegas Hotel \o7 From Associated Press\f7
TMI Anniversary Protested \o7 Associated Press\f7
Can Clinton Be a Hog and Not Be a Hog? By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast States Will Seek Aid as Storm Toll Rises \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
High Court Puts Insanity Defense in Peril : Law: Justices decline to review assault conviction of schizophrenic Montana man. This gives states a green light to end the long-used protection. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Rebuff Arguments Against State Unitary Tax : Judiciary: U.S. Supreme Court members' responses indicate that California may not have to refund $4 billion to multinational corporations. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Swings Through O.C. to Push Anti-Crime Ideas : Politics: Governor criticizes Legislature for not passing death penalty law for carjackings and drive-by shootings, tells rape victims he supports 'one strike' bill. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Finding Gist of Genius Proves an Elusive Goal : THE LAST IMPRESARIO: The Life, Times and Legacy of Sol Hurok \o7 by Harlow Robinson\f7 ; Viking $24.95, 538 pages. By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEALTH WATCH : A Blood Bank With Only One Account
Winners Build Support for HomeAid By Kathryn Bold
Nirvana? Or Nowheresville? : Lifestyle: Parents moved to the foothills for 'peace and quiet.' That translates into 'nothing to do' in adolescentspeak. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Health : High Cost Limits Use of Norplant By Shari Roan
A World of Hurt : We're feeling more pain than necessary, experts say. Laws to prevent drug abuse have doctors wary, and patients don't know to ask about medication options. But relief may be in sight. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Many Unhappy Returns : Couples: Tax season drives otherwise compatible partners to opposite ends of the personality spectrum. The result? Disputes that can be taxing indeed. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Communities Do Well in School : Poll: Residents are happy with their kids' education. But public support and involvement are no accident. By Richard Core, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Japan's Baseball Queen in Her Own League By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tips to Make Tax Time Less Taxing By Elizabeth Mehren
CAIRO : Mideast Talks Set
Next Step : Mexico's PRI at Crisis Point: Will It Choose Democracy? : Colosio's killing and the Chiapas revolt have shaken the political juggernaut as never before. By Juanita Darling and Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
National Agenda : Jerusalem's New Mayor Is Doing the Town \o7 His\f7 Way : Hard-liner Ehud Olmert is building new Jewish housing in the east and sweeping away signs of his predecessor. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRUSSELS : Slovenia Looks West
BRASILIA : The Military Shadow
VATICAN CITY : Holy Week Underway
Ethnic Discord : Upsurge in Militant Attacks Worries Foreigners in Egypt : Claiming Islam as a motive, radicals target tourists and banks. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : A Nation Clinging to Peace : Tiny Macedonia is surrounded by quarrelsome countries and struggling against a Greek blockade. But its leaders stay cool. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Press : Taking Aim at North Korea
Market Scene : Cubans Tasting Capitalism--But It's Just an Appetizer : Selling food is now legal, with limits. A lively black market provides everything from cars to cigars. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Party and the Power
The PRI's Competition
Market Focus : Portugal at Sea Over Rulings That Threaten Fishing Industry : 'There's hardly anywhere left for our boats to fish,' they protest. Hundreds of boats have left service. By Tony Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Photo Essay : Scents to Tempt at Holiday Bazaar By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Chick Hatchery Enjoys a Rebirth By Nona Yates
Time to flush those pipes!Nancy Allen of L.A. received a... By Steve Harvey
Gunning Down a Civilization : The horrible death of two students
Isolate This Dangerous Spoiler
Let Topanga Be Topanga : Supervisors will want to nail down terrific parkland deal
ALLY WATCH : Turkey's Iron Lady
PERSPECTIVE ON CRIME : Bring in the Army to End the Fear : Order in Mogadishu is no less important than safe streets--and supermarket parking lots--in Los Angeles. By Catherine O'Neill, \o7 Catherine O'Neill of Los Angeles is co-founder of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. \f7
PLATFORM : Say \o7 No\f7 to Hate \o7 DOUGLAS E. WELCH, a writer in North Hollywood, comments about the escalation of hate in the world today. and \f7
Clinton's Team Is Hobbled by Carter's Ghosts : The pretense of toughness on every foreign flare-up detracts from the domestic agenda. By Jonathan Clarke, \o7 Jonathan Clarke, a member of the British diplomatic service for 20 years, is now at the Cato Institute in Washington. and \f7
A Tsunami of Joblessness on the Horizon : Global stability: Industrial nations must attend to the developing world's explosive rates of unemplopyment and population growth. By John W. Sewell, \o7 John W. Sewell is president of the Overseas Development Council, a Washington-based public policy institute. Courtenay Singer of ODC contributed to this column\f7
Bringing Malthus Up to Date : Today's intellectual overlords echo the 19th-Century economist on making the wretched more so. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications\f7
Refinery Says It Will Clean Up Oil Spill : Environment: The Oxnard firm signs agreement with the EPA that requires safety measures to be installed so that the leakage does not occur again. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Orders Death Penalty for Sattiewhite in Oxnard Killing : Courts: He had been convicted of shooting a mother of four. Defense sought a life term, claiming that he was abused and has the mind of a child. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contributions From Special Interests Mount : Elections: Recent finance reports show such donations already aiding campaigns of the county's legislative candidates vying in the June primary. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Targets Bid to Expand Hospital : Ventura: In a letter to employees, administrators at private Community Memorial try to rally support against new wing for nearby public facility. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McClintock's Ballot Designation OKd By Jeff Mcdonald
Firm Settles Suit Over Sales Tactics By Dwayne Bray
Fire Dept. Panel Asks for More Time By Tina Daunt
OJAI : Family Will Restore Local Meeting Room By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Schools to Receive Money From Project By Stephanie Simon
VENTURA : Council Backs Capital Improvement List By Peggy Y. Lee
PORT HUENEME : 18-Year-Old to Be Arraigned in Slaying By Julie Fields
SANTA PAULA : 7 Women to Be Honored Tonight By Constance Sommer
SIMI VALLEY : Emergency Training Program Considered By Sara Catania
Hopes for Cleanup Boat Run Aground : Oil: All that separates a Simi Valley inventor and his dream of a new, less costly way to mop up spills is money for prototype. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel to Pick Top Police Station Proposals : Simi Valley: Winning architect will eventually oversee project's first phase, figuring out where to put the facility, its size and its cost. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
The Two Faces of an Accused Assassin : Violence: Mexican officials call Mario Aburto Martinez a killer. But his father, who works in San Pedro, says: 'My son is innocent.' By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACLU Says 83% of Police Live Outside L.A. : LAPD: Study is first of its kind. It says the results support contention that officers have little connection to areas they serve. Police Protective League disputes that conclusion. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Refuses to Reconsider Light Penalty : Courts: Jurist who says sentencing rules are too rigid gave a reformed drug dealer only half the term prosecutors agreed to in a plea bargain. His actions may lead to a confrontation with federal officials. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
A Life-and-Death Irony : Shot 3 Times, a Doctor Ponders His Career Helping Lives Begin By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Parolee to Stand Trial in String of Child Rapes
MONTEREY PARK : Motive Still Unknown in Fatal Shooting of 2 at Cafe
LONG BEACH : Driver Faces Murder Charge in Head-On Crash
LOS ANGELES : 72,000 Buildings Reported Affected by Earthquake
February Restaurant Closures
LOS ANGELES : 2 Guilty in International Cocaine Smuggling Case
3 Condors With Bad Habits Face Capture, Return to Zoo : Wildlife: The birds have returned to Sespe sanctuary where four others have died in clashes with civilization. Six remain in remote canyon north of Ojai. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Tangles With Homeless Issue : Shelter: City is weighing restrictions on transients in the face of growing complaints by residents. Curbing panhandling and confiscating shopping carts are among the proposals. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Death of Child and Beatings of Two Others By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solomonic Ruling Splits Sperm of Dead Man : Courts: Three of 15 vials go to the late lawyer's girlfriend, who wants to conceive a baby. The man's grown children battled her claim for 2 1/2 years. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punitive Damages Added in Libel Case By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Call for Inquiry Into Death of Deputy : Law enforcement: Black community groups say federal government must probe unanswered questions about shooting of Darryn Leroy Robins. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prized Jewels of the Sea : Collectors, Protectors Clash Over Garibaldi By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Lawyers Seek Gionis Case Review : Law: Request disputes alleged judicial error, prosecutorial misconduct cited in last ruling. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge OKs 'Club Homeless' Evictions : Courts: Transients in elaborate camp under freeway may be forced out by week's end. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Killed as Driver Runs Red Light : Crash: Father of six and a daughter die when fleeing motorist's pickup smashes into their car. By E.J. Gong Jr. and Elaine Tassy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA ANA : 2 Inmates Allege Deputies Beat Them By Kevin Johnson
MISSION VIEJO : Pool Cleaner Spill Snarls A.M. Traffic By Anna Cekola
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Water Pump Project Opposition Remains By Debra Cano
WESTMINSTER : Businessman Named to Merit Commission By Bert Eljera
ORANGE : Chapman Concert to Aid Bosnian Women
TUSTIN : Candidates to Field Chamber's Questions By Bert Eljera
SANTA ANA : Police Officer Named Woman of the Year By Jon Nalick
SOUTH COUNTY : Officials Seeking Leads in Arson Fire By Elaine Tassy
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Traffic at El Toro 'Y' to Be Forum's Topic By Frank Messina
ANAHEIM : Councilman Pickler Hurt in Car Accident By Terry Spencer
COSTA MESA : Mom School Patrol May Get Radios By Willson Cummer
County Firefighters Hint at Job Actions By Kevin Johnson
BUENA PARK : Switch to County Fire Service Debated By Debra Cano
Today's Election Los Angeles Times
Man Held on Suspicion of Murder in Newport Death of Girlfriend's Baby By Aileen Cho, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Meet for Anti-Smoking Drive By Jon Nalick
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Arrested in Anaheim Carjacking By Elaine Tassy
Schools to Kick Off Fund-Raising Drive By Shelby Grad
Shooting Reflects Change in Cafe Tradition, Some Say : Crime: Police say there is no evidence to support their earlier statement that the Westminster attack, which left 1 dead, was gang-related. By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Appeal With Little Appeal
Mother Guilty of Offering Bribe By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Calstart Unveils Sensing Device to Prevent Collisions, Bottlenecks By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Artist Adds a New Dimension to Storefronts By Teresa Ann Willis
BURBANK : Red Cross Chapter Negotiating Merger By Ed Bond
Going the Extra Mile for MS Victims By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Candidate Revises Ballot Statement By Jocelyn Y. Stewart
NORTH HILLS : City to Hear Appeal on Motel Restrictions By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : College Workshop to Offer Artful Edibles By Miguel Bustillo
AGOURA HILLS : Officials Seek Utilities Tax to Meet Shortfall By Kurt Pitzer
City Kids Milk Dairy Exhibit for Information By Vivien Lou Chen
Video Shows How to Bolt Down Home By Tracey Kaplan
Local Groups to Get $2.8 Million in Aid By Hugo Martin
ENCINO : Man Charged After Guns Found in Car By Jeannette Regalado
Man to Be Tried in Attacks on Pacoima Children By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutor Calls for Execution of Man Who Killed Guard : Courts: Lawyer tells jury the convict deserves capital punishment for slaying that occurred 25 days after his release from jail for another killing. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roberti Recall Groups Release Fiscal Reports : Campaigns: The disclosure comes a week after a state agency was asked to prosecute the movement for failure to file finance statements. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Interview : Lawyer Sees the Poor Struggle Against Poverty's Vicious Cycle
Man Shot to Death After Calling Police
Educators Move to Curb Violence : Safety: Schools in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley take the steps in the wake of recent attacks, including the slaying of a boy, 14. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Jury Urges Gas Chamber for Killer of Woman
Man, 26, Held in Death of Child and the Beatings of 2 Siblings : Violence: Lamar King, the boyfriend of the victims' mother, is charged with murder during a 'night of torture' at their Inglewood home. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disaster Relief Meeting Tonight
Antelope Valley Transit Service to Van Nuys Scheduled to Begin By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Blocks an Alleged Antelope Valley Land-Fraud Scheme : Courts: Authorities say Marshall Redman was still collecting $50,000 a month from unwitting Latino investors after being warned his business is illegal. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Agency Sues City Over Road, Flood Plan By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Olajuwon Suspended for Hitting a Referee From Staff and Wire Reports
If Hoover Could Have Hit Ball, He'd Have Had a Contract, Too By Mal Florence
Clippers Can't Keep Pace Again From Associated Press
23 is SuperSonics' Lucky Number in 111-97 Victory \o7 Associated Press\f7
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Monson Whets Her Appetite for Success By John Weyler
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Kings Slam the Door on Themselves By Helene Elliott
Keeping Track of Him Is Easy By Wendy Witherspoon
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : Wolf Expected to Miss Games By Jeff Fletcher
NHL ROUNDUP : Canadiens Win to Avert Sweep at Home by Senators From Associated Press
Valley / Ventura Roundup By Irene Garcia
VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : Basketball By Dana Haddad
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Arizona, Florida Keep Their Guards Up \o7 Times Wire Service\f7 s
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : O'Neill Hired as Tennessee Coach; Willard Expected to Go to Pittsburgh \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE NIT : Vanderbilt Contains Jones, Advances to Finals, 82-76 From Associated Press
Fagans Left Legacy on Southern California Sports Scene By Eric Shepard
Athletes of the Week : Dan Styles : Laguna Beach, Jr. : Volleyball / Outside hitter
Athletes of the Week : Corby Bouchard : University, Jr. : Softball / Pitcher
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Big Innings Lift Pacifica to Santa Ana Elks Semifinals
PREP ROUNDUP : Esperanza, El Toro's Garner Win at Golf Tournament
Tritons' Newman Will Play at Air Force
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Osuna Acquired in Trade With Astros By Tim Kawakami
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Leiter Is Expected to Be Fifth Starter By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Giants Send Hot-Hitting Phillips Down \o7 Associated Press\f7
Money Still Is There, but Few Now Pass 'Go' : Pro football: Caponomics, the science of winning within new salary limits, takes toll on the veterans. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Clawing Their Way Back Up : Arizona's Wildcats Have Something to Prove This Year After Two Seasons of Failure in the NCAA Tournament By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Excuses This Time : Rangers Say They Have Their House in Order Despite Controversies By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low Post, High Post, Stray Post : USC's Miller Criticized for Reading Opponent's Letter By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Has Found Peace of Mind on the Greens By Jim Murray
Corkum, Ducks' Top Scorer, Out for Season After Surgery By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley / Ventura Roundup By Jeff Fletcher
Women's Coach Who Said the Men Committed Violations Is Fired \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rams Lose Tight End Carter to Houston Oilers By T.J. Simers
Thrill Is Gone, but Not Forgotten : Former Giant Clark Quickly Makes His Presence Known With the Rangers By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboys Try to Clear the Air : Angry Johnson, Jones Meet, Will Get Together Again Today By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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