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What happened on May 14, 1994
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Father Wins Suit in 'False Memory' Case MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joe Holland; Began Acting and Screenwriting Career as a Student
FDA Faults Drug Testers in Patient-Death Probe : Medicine: Scientists, drug companies are accused of failing to fully disclose potential risks of hepatitis-B treatment. Five people died during trials. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard H. Buskirk; Head of USC Entrepreneur Program MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$84 Million Awarded in Maglica Case : Courts: O.C. jury sides with companion of flashlight magnate. Palimony amount may be largest in U.S. history. RENE LYNCH and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Former Top Russian Official Blames 'Immoral Power' for Nation's Crisis : Politics: Alexei Kazannik, who gave up his post as prosecutor general, says Yeltsin is manipulated by his top aides. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Lowers Its Flag, Relinquishes Jericho to the PLO : Mideast: Palestinians celebrate withdrawal of troops after 27 years of occupation. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betty Asher; Collector of Contemporary Art SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Texas Tornado Rips Roofs Off Buildings Reuters
Harry Reese John; Fought for Changes in Marines' Training
Palimony Jury Awards $84 Million LEE ROMNEY and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
George Dorian; First L.A. Airport Security Chief
5 Alleged Molest Victims, Church Reach Settlement
Judge Orders Trial in Polly Klaas Slaying : Courts: Charges against Richard Davis, accused of kidnaping and killing the seventh-grader, could lead to the death penalty. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Proposes Bipartisan Panel to Set Haiti Policy From Associated Press
Mexican Ruling Party Takes Some Static During First National Television Debate : Democracy: Polls show PRI loses seven points but still leads. Opposition candidate Cardenas drops to third place. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting in Yemen Continues While Truce Is Pursued Reuters
Fred Sadoff; Actor, Director on Broadway and in London
U.S. Secretly Pushes China on Human Rights JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tale of Four Schools : At Dalton, 'You Don't Just Listen to the Teacher, You Find It for Yourself' JONATHAN WEBER
Nominee Unlikely to Take Predecessor's Liberal Path : Law: Breyer is known for an interest in economics. His opinions tend to be narrow and technical. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleanth Brooks; Critic Championed Southern Writers
PEACEKEEPING : U.N. Looks to Celebrations of Its First 50 Years : Officials ponder the world body's future at a gathering to commemorate the conference that led to its birth. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Links Complaining to Clinton, Firing From Associated Press
State Holds Firm on Deadline for Electric Cars MARLA CONE and MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Learning a Costly Lesson on Computers : Will multimedia save our struggling schools? Many warn that euphoria over technology will produce a billion-dollar Band-Aid unless we rethink the way we teach. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Wilson Ad Sparks Charges of Immigrant-Bashing : Politics: Commercial describes his efforts to get U.S. to pay for state services to foreigners. But critics say it could inflame ethnic tensions. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nomination Pleases, Relieves Republicans : Reaction: GOP senators praise Judge Breyer, as well as Clinton's decision to bypass Interior Secretary Babbitt. No confirmation fight is foreseen. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hijackers Rob Norwegians on Miami Hotel Bus Times Wire Services
SEC Says First Pension Ran Scheme : Inquiry: Irvine-based firm misled clients into investing in mortgages that did not exist, the agency alleges. As much as $124 million may be lost. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Louise Troy; Actress Appeared on Stage, TV
Arkansas Trooper's Ex-Wife Apparent Suicide Associated Press
Falwell Selling Tape That Attacks Clinton : Politics: Accusations include one that alleges complicity by the President in 'countless' murders. The charge is unsupported. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Seek to Interview Fire Witness : Probe: Man's story seems to support suspects' account. But authorities express caution. JOSH MEYER and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Owner Cooper Long a Fixture in O.C. Circles DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Says First Pension Ran Scheme : Reaction: Investors, some whose life savings are frozen, are indignant over possible loss. A few remain hopeful at least some of the money will be recovered. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raymond H. Fisher; UCLA Expert on Russian History
Major Powers Agree on Terms for Bosnia Peace DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEMOCRACY : Thai Protester Who Helped Fell Junta Aims at Civilian Premier CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tale of Four Schools : At Martin Luther King Jr., Final Verdict Is Not In JONATHAN WEBER
Penn State's President Thomas to Retire in 1995 Associated Press
Natalie Phelps Dwight; Honored for Work With the Elderly
Camp Housing Paroled Rapist Loses Forest Service Permit MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
SEC Freezes Anaheim-Based Tiffany Escrow MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Evacuated After Dye Dropped Associated Press
U.S. Secretly Pushing Human Rights in China : Asia: Mission aims to win concessions before deadline on trade status. Meanwhile, Beijing releases a dissident. JIM MANN and RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Urges Inquiry Into Failed $44-Million DMV Computer System CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muslims Got Iranian Arms, Bosnian Says From Associated Press
Big Bill for Computers
A Tale of Four Schools : At Drake, New Enthusiasm for Writing JONATHAN WEBER
O.C. Study Says Lumpectomies, Mastectomies Equally Effective LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tale of Four Schools : At Vista Verde, on the Internet 'It's More Fun Than Playing Nintendo' DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State to Release Controversial CLAS Tests Associated Press
Geyser Awakens After 4.6 Quake at Yellowstone KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Picks Moderate Judge Breyer for Supreme Court Spot : Judiciary: President says the scholarly nominee has 'proven that he can build an effective consensus.' The federal jurist has wide bipartisan support in the Senate. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adm. Crowe OKd as Envoy Associated Press
Ruth Hiatt; Comedian Got Start in Silent Films
Illinois Governor Sets Free Four Women Who Killed Abusive Mates Associated Press
Assembly Moves to Scrap Laws on Dueling, Frog-Jumping Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Dannemeyer TV Ad Paints Rival Huffington as Liberal : Politics: Struggling GOP candidate for U.S. Senate aims his television campaign at conservatives, who play a big role in primaries. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leftover Land Mines Pose Huge Risk : Emerging nations: World leaders call for ban on production and use. The U.N. continues its formidable cleanup task. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Picks Moderate Judge Breyer for Supreme Court Spot : Judiciary: President says the scholarly nominee has 'proven that he can build an effective consensus.' The federal jurist has wide bipartisan support in the Senate. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neo-Nazi Attack on Africans Leads to Criticism of Police : Germany: The drunken rightists were 'hunting foreigners.' Only one of 48 remained in custody. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Penry; Vietnam Medal of Honor Winner
Anni Albers; Textile Artist, Last of Bauhaus Teachers
U.S.-U.N. Clash on Rwanda Force Holds Up Vote From Reuters
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Woman Rabbi to Head Temple Emanuel : Judaism: Selection of Laura Geller, which takes effect Aug. 1, makes the synagogue the largest in the country to have a female leader. LARRY STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Memories of a Haven Live On at UCLA : Education: Stevens House sheltered women from racial discrimination. Former residents will reunite to award scholarships. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water District Fires Longtime General Counsel MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : 2 Benefits to Aid Shelter Programs FRANK MESSINA
The Close of a Flamboyant Life : Style: Restaurateur and Latin art promoter Mario Tamayo dies. He started renaissance on eastern Melrose with Caribbean eateries. His last venture was Atlas Bar & Grill. CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reconciliation Turns Fatal : Garden Grove Officer Is Held in Wife's Slaying; She Had Sought New Start to Marriage GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Historical Society Honors Bob's Owner ED BOND
2 Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide : Oxnard: Bodies of Thomas and Linda Shipley are found in their home. Some say they seemed very much in love. Others cite the husband's temper. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Conference to Cover Concerns of Men ELAINE TASSY
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Concert to Aid Church Hit by Earthquake ERIC SLATER
CAMARILLO : School District Observes 125th Anniversary J.E. MITCHELL
VALLEY VILLAGE : Youth Places 2nd in U.S. Math Contest SUSAN BYRNES
Saving Face, and Little Else : Big powers' accord on Bosnia may prove empty
Project PRIDE Rally Will Be Held Today
RESEDA : Volunteers Put a House Back in Order JEANNETTE REGALADO
Attorney General Says Transfer to Tollway Is Legal : Transportation: Opinion contradicts that by legislative counsel that incorporation of Newport Coast Drive into pay road violated state law. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Safe Play by the President : Court nominee seems to have key political advantage: ease of confirmation
Studio City : Residents Oppose Bridge-Widening KAY HWANGBO
Obituary
Council Adopts Police Union's Contract Offer : Government: Plan calls for a 6% pay raise over two years. Rank-and-file officers will meet Thursday to vote on the proposal. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Frustrated Hospital Workers Picket PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura to Consider Interim Manager : Government: The council could select one of four city department heads until a permanent replacement is found for John Baker. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Court Plans New Branch MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Up With People Seeks Host Families JEANNETTE REGALADO
County May Seek Funds for Pipeline Study : Environment: The federal dollars would be used to pay for an inventory of the underground network following recent oil spills. JEFF McDONALD and TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Union Ends Strike in Orange School District : Walkout: Leaders say progress in meeting to settle differences prompted decision to get non-teaching employees back on job Monday. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pioneer Recreation Area Staffer Retires KURT PITZER
LOS ANGELES : Milken Agrees to Cancel Video Deal With UCLA
Campaign Calendar
CALABASAS : Planners Consider Expansion of Project KURT PITZER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Bumpy Start
Countywide : Loans for First-Time Home Buyers Offered ELAINE TASSY
Slain Choirmaster's Congregation Makes a Quiet but Heartfelt Plea ERIC MALNIC
LOS ANGELES : King's Lawyers Barred From Alleging Racial Slurs
Pioneer Recreation Area Staffer Retires KURT PITZER
DANA POINT : Attorney's Benefits Rescinded by Council LEN HALL
MISSION VIEJO : Bus-Truck Accident on Freeway Injures 3
Simi Church May House Arts Center : Culture: Council will vote on a contract next week. The vacant structure would be turned into a 300-seat theater. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY WATCH : Keep Faith With Hope
Countywide : 'Rain Forest' for the Trees and Animals JON NALICK
VENTURA : Trial of Ex-Card Club Promoters Delayed DWAYNE BRAY
Driving Toward Zero Emissions
SANTA ANA : Remorseful Inmate Sends Doctor a Note GREG HERNANDEZ
BURBANK : Fired Principal Files Civil Rights Lawsuit ED BOND
Man Receives 128-Year Term in North Hollywood Rapes THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bones in Yard Prove to Be Animals' : Investigation: New remains unearthed at home where dismembered human skeleton was found turn out to be those of a horse and a chicken. ERIC MALNIC and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Mother, Infant Left Homeless After Fire PEGGY Y. LEE
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $500,000 in Jewelry Stolen From Shop
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City to Take Steps to Cut Homelessness : Oxnard: Council will establish steps to promote self-sufficiency and will consider helping build a shelter for the county. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long-Term Health Care
Countywide : GARDEN GROVE : About 800 Attend CLAS Test Forum ELAINE TASSY
COSTA MESA : Club to Help Fight Marfan Syndrome
Man, 42, Found Dead in His Home
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man on Trial for Setting Woman Aflame MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fast-Food Eatery Robbery Suspect Arrested; 2 at Large LYNN FRANEY
THOUSAND OAKS : Three Landscapers to Keep City Green STEPHANIE SIMON
ELECTIONS / VENTURA COUNTY SUPERVISOR : Political Newcomer Revives Dormant Plan for World-Class Marina CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Lots Sit Atop Slide, Report Finds : Geology: In all, 38 Mystic Hills properties could be directly or indirectly affected by ancient slippage. Some fire victims may have to spend as much as $100,000 to stabilize property. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toxic Discharges
Sybert War Chest Filled With His Own Cash : Politics: Former Wilson aide lends his congressional campaign $430,000 to break away from Republican primary rivals in fund raising. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Plead Guilty in 5-Month Series of Burglaries DOUGLAS ALGER
Democrats Squabble in Race for Dornan's Seat : Politics: Two candidates join forces to criticize campaign tactics of a third, who says he is being attacked because he's the front-runner. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COSTA MESA : Stressing Importance of Reading to Kids WILLSON CUMMER
EL RIO : 25-Year-Old Stabbing Victim Is Identified PEGGY Y. LEE
Anti-Gang Program Faces Fight for Funds : Budget: Hope in Youth's organizers want the city to double its contribution to $5 million. Council is divided on the year-old group's effectiveness. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foggy Season Comes Early to County : Weather: Beaches are deserted as annual 'June gloom' makes unscheduled appearance due to a combination of factors. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Sanitation District Hires San Clemente's City Controller LEN HALL
Judge to Address Law School Grads DWAYNE BRAY
First-Graders in Moorpark Receive Lesson in AIDS Prevention : Education: Program aims to allay fears young children may have about the epidemic. SCOTT HADLY and MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Defense in Murder Case Seeks Trial Move DWAYNE BRAY
Rock Hounds Find Joy in Earthy Hunts : Hobbies: Fossils, gems and minerals have been turned into dazzling specimens. Show will display collections. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport Beach : Psychic Faire to Be Held This Weekend
RELIGION / JOHN DART : San Fernando Mission Monsignor a Fan of Farewells Set in Stone JOHN DART
COSTA MESA : Panel OKs Opening of Organic Market WILLSON CUMMER
Adrift in a City of Dreams AL MARTINEZ
PANORAMA CITY : Hospitals Merge in Bid for Efficiency MIGUEL BUSTILLO
AIDS Patients Home Gets Ready to Open : Health care: Ventura's Christopher House is still scrambling for funds to cover operating costs. PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Syrian Orthodox Patriarch Visits Capistrano Mission ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charges Sought Against Goldthwait for TV Stunt VIVIEN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
3 Men Arrested on Drug Charges MACK REED
Hundreds of Dead Turtles Found in Van : Animals: Authorities say the reptiles may have been left for several days. The vehicle's owner says the creatures were to have been delivered to customers in Santa Barbara to be eaten. CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Boy Wins Computer Drafting Award MAIA DAVIS
Rotary Clubs Accept Fraternal Quake Aid JEFF SCHNAUFER
Council May Give Smokers a Break : Thousand Oaks: City leaders will take up a decision to ban smoking at sidewalk cafes. But many say it goes too far. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Fire Dept. Considers Ambulance Proposal MARTIN MILLER
From Saving Souls to Social Activism : Communities: Once-insular evangelical and Pentecostal churches are branching out into programs aimed at helping the poor and fighting urban ills. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Promise Keepers Men's Group Holds Meeting in Anaheim From a Staff Writer
Work-Safety Citations Issued in Fatal Fire : Inquiry: Cal/OSHA holds the O.C. Sanitation District and Pascal and Ludwig Engineers responsible for eight code violations related to two workers' deaths. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Collision Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured CHAU LAM
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 3.2% in Hart District Choose New Schools DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Porn Protesters, X Marks Spot That Taints Community : 'We have morals. We have a culture. This doesn't fit our culture. We don't want it here. We don't like it here.' TINA DAUNT
ANAHEIM : Community Policing Workshop to Be Held
Man Alleges Newport Beach Illegally Blocking Topless Bar MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Police Department to Hold Open House
WESTMINSTER : Fire Chief: Firings Won't Affect Service BERT ELJERA
Couple Sue Insurer Over Art Damage : Courts: Gary and Donna Freedman claim Encino firm sold them all-risk policy but refuses to pay $2.5-million earthquake claim. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Sentenced in Cocaine-Fusing Case : Courts: Colombian nationals each get nearly 16 years in federal prison for roles in shipping drug-laced dog kennels.
Assault Weapons and Constitution
Choice of Dog Licensing Company Questioned : Finance: Suit is threatened over city's shift to a new firm run by a man who was fired by the previous contractor for allegedly misspending federal funds. Winner says contract was gained fairly. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Regents
Roseanne Arnold Petitions for Divorce a Second Time GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENICE : 2 Teen-Agers Wounded in Shooting at Bus Stop
Rogan's 2 GOP Rivals Abandon Bids : Politics: Peter Repovich and Julia Wu pull out of the race against the new Republican assemblyman, who succeeded Pat Nolan. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council to Evaluate July 4 Beer Booths BILL BILLITER
TUSTIN : Salvation Army Opens New Center
SAN CLEMENTE : Jury: Lines Did Not Hurt Homes' Values ANDREW LePAGE
OXNARD : Minors to Help Police in Liquor Sale Sting PEGGY Y. LEE
Minorities, Women Get Most Quake Contracts : Business: Public Works report shows such companies have received 63% of city spending on debris-cleanup jobs. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race Issue Heats Up at School : Youth: At Canyon High, deputies have been brought in after clashes that may be related to white supremacy. Events lead to introspection. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Problems Mount for McNall : Finance: Banks claiming to be owed nearly $162 million by King owner seek to liquidate his assets and force him into personal bankruptcy proceedings. JAMES BATES and LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cuban Olympic Medalist Defects to U.S. From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Baseball Roundup
PREP VOLLEYBALL / CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS : University Tops Granada Hills SEAN WATERS
Scyphers Tests District, Files Grievance JEFF FLETCHER
Granada Hills Puts Up Fight but Falls in Final KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pierce Faces Rough Road; No Picnic for Mission at Home FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Sheehan Moves Into Share of Lead From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Works, Lopez Help Cypress Win Twice in Softball Playoffs STEVE KRESAL
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : He Still Doesn't Believe This Throw BOB NIGHTENGALE
Experience Necessary to Lakers : Pro basketball: After decades of hiring rookie coaches, they fill their latest vacancy with Harris, 56. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE : Drabek Now Paying Dividends for Astros From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gott's Record OK, Numbers Aren't TIM KAWAKAMI
Salmon's Exploits Crush Mariners : Baseball: Right fielder goes five for five with five RBIs in 11-1 victory, is 13 for 15 in last three games. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coaching Peers Praise Harris' Hiring : Pro basketball: Many, including Daly and Nelson, think he has qualities required to restore Laker pride. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball / Daily Report : Angels
Favored Cool Air Breezes to Victory in Turf Feature
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Righetti Joins Blue Jay Organization Associated Press
Holy Bull to Skip the Preakness : Triple Crown: Beaten Derby favorite is being treated with antibiotics. The Metropolitan Handicap is expected to be next start. From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Czech Upsets Courier in Italian Quarterfinals From Associated Press
Murray May Be Right; Baseball Surely Isn't
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Drivers Predict It Will Take Speed of 226 to 234 M.P.H. to Win Pole SHAV GLICK
Prep Roundup
Moorpark Pair Will Have an Eventful Day JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer Debate Going Around in Circles MAL FLORENCE
Don't Give Trojans Such Low Grades Yet
Crespi Stays Alive to Play Another Day : High school baseball: Celts hold on to beat Chaminade, 8-7, face Eagles again today with playoff berth on the line. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Gets Around Fountain Valley PETER BARZILAI
A Pack of Trouble : Former USC Guard Presents Big Problems for Nugget Opponents as Explosive Sixth Man CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jeffires Changes His Mind About the Rams : Pro football: Wide receiver does an about-face and agrees to terms for returning to the Oilers. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gross, Neat as Pin, Sticks Padres, 5-4 : Dodgers: He strikes out eight in second consecutive victory. Dreifort earns fifth save. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE : Blue Jays Have to Look Uphill From Associated Press
Special Has Lost Its Luster : Horse racing: Pimlico's showcase race for older horses draws a field of only six--and they are mediocre. ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL : Cypress Opens Playoffs Against East Los Angeles STEVE KRESAL
Opponents See Double With Saddleback's Lete Twins on Track MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Giant Asset and Viva El Capitan Head the Los Angeles Handicap BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley's Tapia Punishes Highland After Being Benched, 6-5
Georgia on Their Mind: Fans Say Owner Turned Rams Into a Farm Club
PREP SWIMMING / SOUTHERN SECTION FINALS : Freshman Helps Buena Win Title TIM DERMODY
NBA PLAYOFFS / WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS : This Time, Rockets Rally to Win From Associated Press
Sea View League Baseball Race Narrows
Tracy's Crash No Boost for Penske Team : Indianapolis 500: The plan is to put three drivers in the front row, but doctors have last say. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merritt's Heave Puts Rivals Through Hoops JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Friends Running in a Pack Again : Baseball: Drizos is doing fine at Nevada, where he has been reunited with Saddleback College teammate Garcia. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chavez Victory Has Readers Fighting Mad
Angelos Can't Resist Gant : Baseball: Orioles have their best record in 24 years, but owner still wants former Brave outfielder. KEN ROSENTHAL, BALTIMORE SUN
NABA Back on the Field at Newbury Park and Simi Valley
Mission Viejo Teachers Protest the Depiction of Their School in Story
His Own Man : Jaret Wright Is Proud to Be Clyde's Son but Ready to Establish a Separate Identity JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Felony Weapons Charge Filed Against Van Buren KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gilman Helps Buena Girls Swim Off With Team Title MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's No Dutch Treat to Be on This Team : Soccer: As usual, the Netherlands' World Cup entry has fallen prey to petty jealousies, rivalries and ego problems. WILLIAM DROZDIAK, WASHINGTON POST
Experience Necessary to Lakers : At Least We Know He Will Be Frank MIKE DOWNEY
Investigators Clear, Admonish CSF : Jurisprudence: Panel finds no evidence of discrimination against 15 former Titan football players. School told be more sensitive to their needs. CRAIG STANKE
Safety Measures Taken by Formula One Body : Auto racing: Swift action designed primarily to reduce speeds in wake of tragedies. From Associated Press
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Eliminates Marina, Gets Berth JASON H. REID
Prep Notes
The Mazzone Affair Just Won't Go Away
Recovering Krone Is Ready to Ride : Horse racing: Jockey will resume race riding next week, months after career-threatening spill. VINNIE PERRONE, WASHINGTON POST
COLLEGE SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Schlender's Homer Helps Canyons to Split in Regionals
DIVISION II DIVING : Corona del Mar's Zubrin, Sonora's Jenkins Win Titles MELANIE NEFF
PREP NOTES : Dick Hill to Get Another Chance to Add to Record MIKE REILLEY
Bulls Survive Mutiny : NBA playoffs: Angry Pippen sits during Kukoc's winning shot as 104-102 victory trims Knicks' lead to 2-1. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER(
Southern Section Swimming : Mission Viejo Boys Defeat Woodbridge for Team Title ERIK HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
Talk-Show Host Vows Not to Keep Quiet
Prep Softball Roundup
Northridge, Fans Have a Field Day : College softball: Playing to stay at home, Matadors sweep Fresno and grab WAC lead. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matadors Let Defense Down in 12-4 Defeat : College baseball: Northridge commits five errors, is all but eliminated from race in loss to Fresno. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION III TRACK AND FIELD : Laguna Hills' Boykin Sails to Victory in 800 Meters MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Marina Pitcher Crouch Makes Huntington Beach Feel the Pain MARTIN HENDERSON
Marshall Sizes Up Van Nuys to Win Volleyball Final KENNEDY COSGROVE
USC Manages to Stop Cal State Fullerton
Tansley, Goodrich Win Big West Track Titles
Cuban Olympic Medalist Defects to U.S. From Staff and Wire Reports
BUSINESS
SEC Says First Pension Corp. Ran Pyramid Scam : Investigation: Irvine-based firm misled clients into investing in mortgages that did not exist, the agency alleges. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prices Up Just 0.1% in April, but Fed Hike Still Expected DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors 'Didn't Have Slightest Inkling' of Trouble at Firm JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1.4-Million Loss for West Coast Bancorp
Business Leaders Urged to Give GATT Support JAMES H. RUBIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Labor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Big Firms Fast to Rebound From Quake : Survey: Of the companies polled, 90% reopened within five business days. Valley employers reported a rise in morale and productivity. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Derivatives Are Blamed in Arco Fund's $22-Million Loss : Securities: The volatile investments were made through an ostensibly low-risk money market fund. The company seeks IRS approval to reimburse investors, says it has changed strategy. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bond Yields Decline; Stocks Up Modestly From Times Wire Services
U.S. Car Sales Pop a Wheelie : Dealers Having a Hard Time Meeting Demand JOHN O'DELL and LINUS CHUA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Goofy Bank Robber Story No. 4,781 Reuters
Brokerage Partner Politically Connected : Profile: William E. Cooper gave to campaigns, bought John Seymour firm. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Taiwan: Asia Gold Rush On : Industry: Foreign companies clamor to get parts of its six-year, $300-billion infrastructure plan. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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ORIGINS : Airing the Dirty Laundry Basket's History THOMAS V. DiBACCO, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE: DiBacco is a historian at American University in Washington.
HARDWARE : Why Batteries Die Young From Associated Press
Inside & Out : Nitty-gritty Times-Post News Service
GARDENING : Lay Careful Groundwork for Young Plants ADRIENNE COOK, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
Inside & Out : Discoveries : All Right Angles Cyndi Y. Nightengale
MATERIALS : Nailing Down Best Uses for Soft, Hard Woods From Associated Press
INTERIORS : Mingling Makes the Exotic Feel at Home BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inside & Out : All Right Angles Cindi Y. Nightengale
HEIRLOOMS : TIME PIECES : In the Huntington Beach home of Ann and Roy Carlson, ties to their Swedish ancestry are evident throughout. KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDENING : Color Is the Order of the Day Lilies : Hardy Plants Thrive in Many Conditions and Landscapes KAREN DARDICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAINTENANCE : House That Burps Is Telling You to Check the Plumbing From Times-Post News Service
A HELPING HAND : Sealer Will Help Protect Sandstone From Erosion JOHN MORELL
ENTERTAINMENT
'Walker' Marks a Year of Fighting Injustice on CBS : Television: Despite controversy over TV violence, Chuck Norris' action series beat the competition in its time slot and helps the network ensure its top spot. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Pop Music Reviews : Just Call It the Sir Douglas Octet STEVE HOCHMAN
Theater Review : Top-Notch Cast, Direction Power 'Moe' T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Masquerade Art
TV Reviews : 'Intolerance' Probes World Racism DAVID SCHEIDERER
Pop Music Reviews : King Missile Waxes Poetic RICHARD CROMELIN
Q&A : Taking Another Trip Down the Isle ROBERT EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brogliatti and 'Soup' Clips
2 Artists Who Are Quick on Their Feat : Jazz: Fast reactions are nothing new for singer Sue Raney and pianist-bandleader Joe Massimino, who will give a concert together for the first time, tonight at Orange Coast College. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family : 'When I Grow Up' Dazzles the Children LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : An Overlong 'Penguin' Takes Flight F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Review : A Flawless Performance in Medical Saga
Acting Without Barriers
Dance Review : Collage Theatre Takes a 'Lap' Poolside LEWIS SEGAL
Theater Review : Castaways Keep 'Gilligan' Afloat NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Director Richard Rush
Art Review : 'Variations' Captures Art of Photography WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Jacques Brel's Real Work
Where Art Stops and Assault Begins
The Fix on 'Seinfeld'
'The Paper' Is Rated R
Playboy Fest Taking Its Act on the Road ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Winning Minority Screenwriters Named
Sukay Finds Bridge Into the Andes : Music: On albums such as 'Return of the Inca,' the group combines traditional compositions and new works. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
People Watch ROBERT LEVINE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Laughing for Letterman : How Dave's Scouts Hit the Clubs Looking for 'Late Show' Comics CHUCK CRISAFULLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend TV : Political Humor, Leno and Bob Hope's Birthday N.F. MENDOZA
TV Reviews : Joan, Melissa Rivers Portray Own Lives JON MATSUMOTO
With a New Label and Lineup, It's New Times for Femmes RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C Record Review : In Jann Browne Country, Music Speaks the Truth
Music Review : Prosaic Power in Watts Recital MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
NBC Breaks Up Thursday Gang : Network Moves 'Frasier' and 'Wings' to Take On ABC Powerhouses RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
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