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What happened on May 03, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
* Bill Quinn; Television, Movie and Stage Actor
2 Hurt on Fair Roller Coaster Sue for $1 Million ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Over Half of Students Limited in English JENNIFER OLDHAM
New Area for Redevelopment Is Proposed CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Traffic Light Planned Near Site of Crash MACK REED
COSTA MESA NEWPORT BEACH : Estancia Principal Takes Yermo Job
HUNTINGTON BEACH : New Group to Target City Pension Spiking
VENTURA : 3 Sea Lions Shipped In From Washington J. E. MITCHELL
LAGUNA BEACH : Council to Weigh Playhouse Proposal LESLIE EARNEST
WEST HILLS : Blaze at Mini-Mall Destroys Restaurant TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
NEWPORT BEACH : Police Seek Man in Holdups at Two Bars
Garment Industry Building Burns in South-Central; No One Injured
OXNARD : 2 Ordered to Face Trial on Grand Theft Charges DWAYNE BRAY
County Is Rated at the Top in State for Fiscal Strength PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clerk's Office Owed Millions, Audit Finds
SHERMAN OAKS : Testimony Backs Tax Relief for Quake Victims KAY HWANGBO
WESTMINSTER : Council to Evaluate Grant Distribution BERT ELJERA
LOS ANGELES : Witness Hedges Criticism of Officers Who Beat King
Debate Set Tonight in Superintendent's Race MAIA DAVIS
SANTA ANA : Space-Saver School Proposal Criticized LEE ROMNEY
Countywide : Red Cross Chapter Awards Nominations
LOS ANGELES : School Panel Ends Voting Rules That Favor Teachers
Riordan's Revamp Plan Hits Trouble : Government: Some council members say consolidating departments could hurt programs on women's issues, pollution cleanup and housing. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Optimistic and Ready to Travel
CLAS Test Opponent Says His Group Protects Parents' Rights Sharon Moeser, Times Special Correspondent
SEAL BEACH : Finance Reports for Old Town Candidates SHELBY GRAD
GRANADA HILLS : School Learns Adaptability After Quake SUSAN BYRNES
Obituaries
The Rams: Going, Going . . . : Team invokes contract escape clause in preparing to leave Anaheim
SIMI VALLEY : City OKs Changes for Project at Fair Site MACK REED
SEPULVEDA DAM : Alternative Sites for Septic Facility Offered KAY HWANGBO
Valuable Center
No Need for a Dictator
Alan Greenspan
Street Closing
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Farm Heritage Is Focus of Coalition KURT PITZER
1 Dead, 6 Hurt in Collision CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Words of Hope, Not of Revenge : Mandela foresees an inclusive government
Killer of Armored Car Guard Gets Life in Prison JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voluntary Cutbacks in Water Use Requested : Drought: Despite state announcement, local officials say last year's surplus should be enough to carry the county through the shortage. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CULTURE WATCH : Cherishing Children
Dana Point : Braille Students to Take Tour of Harbor FRANK MESSINA
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Officer Gets Probation for Trying to Extort $2,500
Holiday's Meaning
PERSPECTIVE ON DEFENSE : We're No. 1 in the Arms Bazaar : A vigorous overseas sales program benefits a shaky U.S. industry, a shameful substitute for conversion. BRUCE ALLEN and MICHAEL CLOSSON, Bruce Allen is director of communications for the Center for Economic Conversion in Mountain View, Calif. Michael Closson is the center's executive director.
Countywide : Anxiety Disorder Screening Available
Grandmother Faces Trial in Slaying of Son-in-Law : Crime: Jo Lulu Haynes, 74, allegedly lured Kenneth Lisi to her house under the pretense of picking up his children, then shot him. THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Mariachi Festival to Be Canceled, Promoter Says FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Chaparral Students Excel at Science Fair SCOTT HADLY
PORT HUENEME : Hearing on RV Park Tonight May Be the Last CHRISTINA LIMA
Santa Ana Breaks Ground for Jail : Crime: Officials laud the facility as critical to the city's policing efforts. But some residents criticize its cost and fear the county and others will be shipping inmates in. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Stoll Withdraws From Race for Council Seat STEPHANIE SIMON
Fostering Love : County to Honor 3 Families for Opening Homes--and Hearts ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Poison Suspect Released SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
President Nixon
PACOIMA : Winning Students to Display Artwork MIGUEL BUSTILLO
GM Sued by Irvine Driver Injured in Accident : Trial: The man was pinned against his neighbor's car after his pickup slipped out of gear. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dissection of Apartments for Evidence Begins ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Pushes for More Roadwork Funds : Thousand Oaks: Zeanah wants to cut out Auto Mall landscaping and other extras that she deems frivolous. Others on the council disagree. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds of Calls to City Offices in Valley Go Unanswered After System Breaks Down HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : FEMA OKs $5 Million for Santa Clarita DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STANTON : City to Let Legion Stagger Fee Payments WILLSON CUMMER
Final Arguments Presented in Tay Murder Trial : Court: Jurors are expected to begin deliberations today on whether to convict Robert Chan of first-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter in the 1992 killing of honor student Stuart A. Tay. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Charges Against Nicholson in Car Smashing Dropped
Obituaries
District to Start New Program at Intermediate School : Thousand Oaks: Officials say 139 sixth-grade students have signed up to attend Colina in the fall with seventh- and eighth-graders. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TOPANGA CANYON : Taxpayer Group Files Lawsuit to Block Park KURT PITZER
A Seasonal Metaphor: the Jacarandas in Bloom : Spring: The brilliant but brief burst of purple trees brings us both hope and regret. PAULA VAN GELDER, Paula Van Gelder lives in Los Angeles.
TUSTIN : Schools to Honor Volunteers, Leaders
MOORPARK : 2 Seriously Hurt After Van Hits Pedestrians CHRISTINA LIMA
Vasquez's Special Treatment at Nixon Funeral Frustrates Board : Protocol: He was the only supervisor to be given a purple pin that allowed entrance to the exclusive reception hosted by the family. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Metrolink Shortens L.A. Ride DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Appeals Court Hears Attorneys Scrap Over U.S. Trial, Terms of Koon, Powell JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confronting the Mother of All Holidays : It's times like these when one stops and thinks, gee, but it's nice to be a man. We don't worry much about biological clocks. We can put off regrets and self-recrimination for years to come. SCOTT HARRIS
CLAS Attacks
LOS ANGELES : Female Condor Captured and Returned to Zoo
The Show Must Go On, Fiesta Officials Say : Violence: Despite gang skirmishes that shortened the Cinco de Mayo celebration, organizers and city officials support the event. More precautions are urged for next year. KENNETH REICH and EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Farmers Taking a Loss on Celery Crops This Year PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita City Hall Reopens
Navy Settles Dispute Over Testing of Explosives : Channel Islands: The accord with five environmental groups requires new aerial surveys of the targeted ocean area. J. E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Student Places 2nd in Design Contest MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Restaurant Benefit to Aid Deputy's Family JULIE FIELDS
GLENDALE : City Offers Alternatives to Killing Pigeons JENNIFER OLDHAM
Partial Solar Eclipse Will Be Last Till 2000 NONA YATES
L.A. School Board Approves Expansion of Magnet Program, Adding 24 Schools SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Teen-Age Girl Says She Lied to Mother to Get Out of Chores : Courts: Attorney for mother accused of child abuse tries to paint daughter as a difficult, stubborn child. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Brief Ruling : Inventor of Glowing Lingerie Gets $175,000 BOB POOL
SUN VALLEY : Braille Opens New World for Blind Musician ED BOND
4-Year Term Given in Death of Man, Daughter in Drunk-Driving Accident LYNN FRANEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters Go to Polls to Replace Pat Nolan : Politics: Special election is first in a series to determine successor for 43rd District Assembly seat. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims of Crash Believed to Be Missing Thousand Oaks Family MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making A Difference in Your Community : CARE and Support for Abuse Victims REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Panah : Violence: Attorney for Woodland Hills man accused of murdering 8-year-old Nicole Parker assails the decision. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Robbery Suspect Seriously Wounded PEGGY Y. LEE
NEWPORT BEACH : School to Celebrate 100th Anniversary BOB ELSTON
Oncologist Faces Ethics Questions Over Release of Files SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Olmos Stands and Delivers in Cal State Talk MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top Asian Students Include 5 From Valley KAY HWANGBO
Northridge Meadows Dismantling Begins; Ex-Tenants Denied Access ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8th-Grader Is Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter : Courts: Phillip Hernandez is found guilty of least serious homicide charge in the slaying of his 14-year-old classmate, Chad Hubbard. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicholson Settles Case : Courts: Assault and vandalism charges against actor are dropped. Victim of golf club attack tells judge he was compensated. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Little Girl at the Corner AL MARTINEZ
ORANGE : City to Start Reward Program on Graffiti MARTIN MILLER
Final Defendant in Denny Case Convicted on 2 of 5 Charges ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : Honored Tutor Wants to Do More MIMI KO
Ex-Police Officer Gets Probation on Extortion Conviction
Occupied Territory : Homeless Advocates Seek to Make Point With U.S. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Historic Homes to Be Relocated in May DEBRA CANO
Friedan on Hillary Clinton
Medi-Cal HMO Plan
OXNARD : Private Group Wants to Run Strawberry Festival JEFF MCDONALD
Subway Tunnel Alignment
ANAHEIM : Contract for Stadium Repair to Be Awarded MATT LAIT
NEWS
Through the Looking Glass : The temptation to snoop in other people's bathroom cabinets can be irresistible. Visitors in your home just might be doing the same thing unto you. KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Warrior Dreams? : James Gibson Thinks Our Loss in Vietnam Triggered Feelings of Angst and Visions of Rambo in Some Men BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Urged to Use New, Simpler Labels on Food : Health: Manufacturers must list calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, proteins and certain vitamins and minerals in each serving. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : State health chief Kimberly Belshe has her share of critics. They railed at her opposition to an anti-smoking initiative. Now it's her proposed use of agency funds. But tough times, she says, call for . . . : Tough Choices SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
28 Die in Polish Bus Crash Associated Press
Joyous Mandela Claims Victory: 'Free at Last!' : South Africa: ANC's commanding lead will make him the nation's first black president. Township streets are filled with poor blacks celebrating their liberation. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Beneath the Not So Silent Sea : Big ships, oil exploration make the ocean so noisy that some researchers say Big Sur loudspeaker test wouldn't make much difference. Critics fear whales, other creatures already are at risk. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAW ENFORCEMENT : Latest Anti-Crime Gadgets Now Go to Local Officers : Pentagon, FBI and other agencies share technology to save time and money. Risk of injury is reduced too. RAY DELGADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 L.A. Men Held on $100,000 Bond in Vegas Casino Robbery Associated Press
Pompadour and Circumstance : Jake Bricks and his barbershop in Orange draw hundreds of rockabilly regulars--plus bands from as far as Europe--for the flattops and ducktails of the nearly bygone '50s. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Fees for the Sneeze
BODY WATCH : Running on Instinct
Laugh Lines
CAPE TOWN : Mandela the Choice
Anaheim and Disney Make Tentative Deal MATT LAIT and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Next Step : For PLO, a Long Climb Out of Chaos : The Palestinian leadership is ill-prepared to take over health care, schools and welfare in occupied lands. And time is short. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christopher Conveys Syria's Reply to Israeli Proposal : Mideast: Official says Jerusalem is encouraged by response to peace initiative--but not ready for talks. ROBIN WRIGHT and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Market Focus : Castro Plays a Capitalist Card, Seeking More Tourist Dollars : It's a dangerous game because Cubans are barred from vacation facilities. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emergency Aid Plan Earmarks $1.2 Billion for Palestinians Reuters
Frustrated Cisneros Seeks to Merge, Terminate 59 HUD Programs ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Watch
Appeals Court Rejects Suit by O.C. Tollway Opponents H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Could Save Millions on Claims, Task Force Says JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Moving to Ready Public for Korea Tensions ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PANAMA CITY : New Face for Panama
Q & A : What's Behind Rams' Search for New Home T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perry Backs U.N. Mission in Rwanda : Africa: The defense secretary promises U.S. support but not troops. The State Department dispatches two envoys. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meager Snowpack Forces Drought Watch DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gnatcatcher Taken Off Threatened Species List : Courts: Judge says failure to disclose data was improper. Ruling may open door to Orange County development. REBECCA TROUNSON and MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kevorkian Is Acquitted for Role in Suicide JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grace Marks Concession by De Klerk SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote Today Will Trim Field for Nolan's Seat JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rwanda Conflict Shuts Gorilla Park Reuters
Clinton Seeks to 'Strengthen' China Ties : Diplomacy: President tells visiting vice premier that improvement depends on Beijing's human rights policies. But he is criticized for not 'sounding tough.' JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gnatcatcher Taken Off Threatened Species List : Courts: Judge says failure to disclose data was improper. Ruling may open door to O.C. development. REBECCA TROUNSON and MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doing Business : Caravans of Persian Gulf Money Return to Lebanon : Kuwaitis, Saudis and Egyptians eagerly invest in banks, real estate and commercial ventures in the newly stable nation. MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tentative OK Reached on Disney Park : Development: Accord on $3-billion expansion of Disneyland comes after lengthy talks between Anaheim and firm, which remains noncommittal about building resort. MATT LAIT and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
4 German Youths Held in Firebombing Associated Press
Strike Cripples Services at Schools in O.C. : Labor: Transportation and child care are snarled as 400 Orange district employees leave jobs. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Plans Cash Infusion to Revive Quake Ghost Towns : Rebuilding: Officials hope loans can save ravaged areas and stop spread of blight. Owners, banks must also help. RICHARD LEE COLVIN and LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. County Assessor Sued Over Mailings to Opponent : Courts: Kenneth P. Hahn admits sending unsigned notes to man he unseated. He calls the material a joke. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEGISLATION : Where There's Smoke: Great Tobacco War Rages in Capital WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help to Be Asked in Probe of Chief's Death SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : Turning Guns to Plowshares : Muslims and Croats are moving out of the trenches and into the fields in Bosnia truce areas. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sewage Spill in Tijuana Continues to Keep San Diego Area Beaches Closed Associated Press
Verdict Splits Those Working With O.C. Terminally Ill LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of a Sales Force : THE FORCE by David Dorsey ; Random House $22, 320 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Curbing the Craving for Fatty Food KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Guilty of Manslaughter in Classmate's Death DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powerful Cyclone Slams Bangladeshi Coast, Offshore Islands Associated Press
High Court's Trash Ruling a Blow to Cities : Law: Ash from incinerators may be hazardous, needing special landfills, justices say. The impact in California is not seen as especially severe. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expect No Privacy in Your Privy KATHLEEN DOHENY
Through the Looking Glass : Your medicine cabinet should contain lots of important things--but medicine isn't one of them. Bathroom heat and humidity can take the punch out of your prescriptions. KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Settlement Requires Navy to Reassess Sites for Explosives Tests J. E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Search Begun for Cubs of Cougar Believed to Have Killed Runner Associated Press
The Press : World Media Hail South African Vote as a Triumph
William White; Won Pulitzer for Biography Associated Press
Regional Outlook : Nuclear Tussle Raises the Stakes in Korean Waiting Game : Washington expects North Korea to collapse when leader Kim dies. Meanwhile, it tries to avoid provoking the North. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Travel Office Firings Bungled, GAO Says : Government: Action against seven gave the appearance of inappropriate political pressure, it finds, adding that no laws were broken. JOHN M. BRODER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UC to Sell Land With Redwoods to Logging Firm : Environment: University, saying ancient trees near Santa Cruz serve no academic purpose, tentatively OKs deal for $2.38 million. Although some giants will be spared, conservationists are upset. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Most N. Koreans on Brink of Starvation, Defector Says : Far East: Ex-security officer describes rapidly waning support for regime. He and family fled via China. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONDON : The Chunnel Gala
Putting Child and Family First : Junior League Is Honored for Its Efforts to Curb Abuse and Adolescent Pregnancy KATHRYN BOLD
Man Beheads Daughter to Appease Hindu Deity Reuters
Fired 'Sexual Addict' Loses His Bid to Get Teaching Job Back DAVID G. SAVAGE
Militant Islamic Group and PLO Strike Political Partnership MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Stage, Not the Same Old Story : Personhood: Betty Friedan, who'll talk to the AARP convention in Anaheim Wednesday, sees a barrier she calls 'the Age Mystique.' DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosives Left Behind Delay Military Base Conversions : Weapons: At least five California facilities are plagued with unexploded munitions resulting from decades of target practice. Transfer of the properties to public use could be stymied for years. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postscript : Germany Takes New Look at Buchenwald's History : Communist-era exhibits will be overhauled to reflect Soviet role and the diversity of inmates. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Uncertain for Team Staff : Impact: A coach and a longtime employee worry about what a Rams decision to move out of Southern California would mean for them and their families. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROME : Big NATO Games Set
What Do You Keep in Your Medicine Cabinet?
World View : Keeping the Peace: U.N. Gets Mixed Reaction to Goal : Clinton agrees with the idea but intends to strictly limit U.S. involvement in missions. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Fabric Firm Pindler & Pindler Relocating to Moorpark Jack Searles
Hanging On by a Thread After Half a Century : Textiles: Burglaries, fire, riot and recession have so far not managed to finish the Levine Bros. tailoring-supply and fabric company. JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Advertisers Are Tailoring TV Spots to Ethnicity of Viewers BRUCE HOROVITZ
AUTOMOBILES : Mazda, Mitsubishi Models Win Coveted Approval John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Iwerks Entertainment Reports $891,918 Loss
Mother's Day Keeping Flower Growers Busy Jack Searles
Pacific Scientific Buys English Firm's Assets
Company Town
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kodak May Announce It's About to Shed Drug Unit : Restructuring: It would be the first major move under leadership of George Fisher. Rumor boosts stock $3.25. From Reuters
K-Swiss Reports 34% Hike in 1st-Quarter Profit
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Matthews Reports 19% Rise in Second-Quarter Profit
Oxnard Radisson Hotel Faces Bank Foreclosure Jack Searles
Drug Merger Sends Dow Index Up 19 as Interest Rates Climb : Markets: The yield on the three-month Treasury bill tops the 4% level, the highest rate since 1992. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Automobiles John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Businesses Sought to Hire 125 Youngsters at Risk Jack Searles
Automobiles John O'Dell, Times staff writer
California Amplifier Loses $86,000 in 4th Quarter
1st-Quarter Profits Rise for Dolco Packaging
Tekelec Posts Profit of $126,000 in 1st Quarter
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Amwest Insurance Posts 8% Decline in Profits
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No Need to Be Born With a Silver Spoon Associated Press
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drug Merger Helps Stocks Gain Ground Even as Rates Climb : Markets: The yield on three-month Treasury bills tops 4%, highest since 1992. Dollar falls further against the mark. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : Viacom-Blockbuster Deal Near Death ALAN CITRON and KATHRYN HARRIS
Slide in Price of Oil Leads to Bust and Boon : Energy: Local companies fare differently based on their role in the industry. Some are trying to improve their outlook by diversifying. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Levy Bancorp Reports 1st Profit in 8 Quarters
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
March Construction Spending Thaws Out : Economy: Meanwhile, a survey of purchasing managers shows stronger growth than economists had expected. From Associated Press
Company Town
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Already Riding the Highway : While Others Talk, GTE Says It Has Been Making Inroads in Communications Race PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calnetics Plans to Acquire Agricultural Products Inc.
Good News for Grads : Corporate Recruiting Is Up for Class of '94 CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big O Tires to Modify Proxy Statement
IBM Shuffles Management in an Effort to Reverse Slide : Corporate: Computer maker announces senior executive from printer unit will replace outgoing PC division president. From Associated Press
Golden Systems Reports Profit Triples in Quarter
Neil Braun Leaves Viacom to Become President of NBC
SEC Looking Into Derivatives Trading : Regulation: The agency wants to know if companies reporting losses adequately warned shareholders of the risks. BRETT D. FROMSON, WASHINGTON POST
Rockwell to Sell Automotive Unit : Manufacturing: A competitor will buy three plants that employ 1,722 workers making plastic parts for cars. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vision Communications to Answer Fraud Charges : Securities: SEC alleges Newport Beach company collected nearly $4.5 million from telephone sales. Firm says investors knew risks. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fidelity Presses Bid to Acquire US Facilities : Merger: Irvine firm says it will begin seeking votes from Costa Mesa insurer's shareholders to put up company for sale. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roche Will Acquire Syntex for $5.3 Billion : Mergers: California firm's deal with the Swiss pharmaceutical giant will create the world's fourth-largest drug company. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Cinergi Hopes To Raise $35 Million in Stock Offering : Movies: In documents filed with the SEC, the company says it will remain a big-budget production house. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IHOP Corp. Reports Profit of $2.26 Million
Transit Lines Expected to Benefit Nearby Owners : Rail: Officials say it will take time for projects to be built. But they expect commuters to want to work and shop nearby. Ron Galperin
Veritec Names Chairman, Declares Reverse Stock Split
ShopTrac Data Collection Is Acquired by Kronos Inc.
When Going to the Mall Is an Academic Exercise : Education: Students learn business practices at the nation's largest enclosed shopping center. From Associated Press
One Powerful Profit Idea : Management: Electrical equipment manufacturer's earnings are soaring as employees strive to earn bonus checks by cutting operating costs. JACK SEARLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
GOLF / DAN HAFNER : At 70, Cravens Cup Proves a Well-Aged Scotch DAN HAFNER
Man Says Penguins Beat, Threatened Him in Bar From Staff and Wire Service Reports
Orlando Agrees With Raiders: There Will Be No Move There STEVE SPRINGER
NBA ROUNDUP : No Magic for Orlando After Pacer Sweep From Associated Press
Where Are They Now? : RICK REICHARDT Times Staff Writer David W. Myers catches up with former Dodgers and Angels
Pitcher Leaves Simi Valley High JEFF FLETCHER
Gina Heads Sets Weightlifting Marks MICHAEL ITAGAKI
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Sharks Swarm on Goal to Defeat Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Top Marks: Swimming
Rams Sending Anaheim Notice to Escape Lease T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : League Casts a Wary Eye on McNall HELENE ELLIOTT
Coaches Get Peek at Peete in Workout T.J. SIMERS
Robinson: Time to Take Game to NBA GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Park Struggles in Double-A Start MARYANN HUDSON
Who's on First? Twice, No One as Dodgers Lose : Baseball: L.A.'s fielding blunders during the fifth inning help the Expos score their sixth consecutive victory. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Laguna Beach Sweeps No. 2 Huntington Beach DAN ARRITT
Prep Roundup
Olympic Official Decided to Flee Miami in Alarm MAL FLORENCE
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Uniforms New, but It's the Same Old Cubs From Associated Press
Top Outdoor Marks: Track and Field
11 More World Cup Sellouts Associated Press
His Credo: Have Gloves, Will Travel JIM MURRAY
Finance Committee Cleans Up the Mess ERIC SHEPARD
Sylmar Trims Poly, 1-0, in East Valley Play PAIGE A. LEECH
Ex-Edison Star Jessie Going to Utah JEFF FLETCHER
Miscellany
Strawberry Set for Release, but Future With Dodgers Remains Uncertain MARYANN HUDSON
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Wins Regional Golf Title by 15 Shots STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson: Time to Take On the NBA Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Cardinals Ask Palacios to Step Up Associated Press
McNall to Keep Only 28% : Kings: Revised sale agreement will cut owner's share. Team president Mlakar leaves to join Penguins. JAMES BATES and LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Where Are They Now? : TOMMY DAVIS Times Staff Writer David W. Myers catches up with former Dodgers and Angels
Croll, 74, Choosy About His Chances : Kentucky Derby: Holy Bull's trainer doesn't seek the roses unless he believes he can win. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Trade Bono to Kansas City; He Rejoins Montana as Backup Associated Press
Four Draw Fines, Suspensions for Roles in NBA Playoff Violence Associated Press
CYCLING : LeMond Hopes to Keep Riding Through DuPont, '96 Olympics ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Cup '94 / 45 Days and Counting : A Painful Lesson : Serious Knee Injury in '93 Has Given U.S. Soccer Star Balboa a New Perspective JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fabregas Too Hot to Be Cool for Angels ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Step Aside Oscar, Here's the Golden Anteaters JOHN WEYLER
Cal Poly Pomona Women Seeking Tennis Title ARA NAJARIAN
ENTERTAINMENT
Banned Entry Takes Top Honors at Singapore Film Fest CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Review : Baby-Inspired Premiere Concludes Series TIMOTHY MANGAN
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