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What happened on May 27, 1994
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Italo Ghelfi; Nevada Gaming Pioneer
NATION IN BRIEF : KENTUCKY : Honors Student Kills Family, Goes to Class From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Collapsed Canadian Climber Rescued Near Mt. Everest Summit CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Reverses His Policy, Renews China Trade Status : Commerce: President 'de-links' most-favored-nation privilege from human rights. He admits failure of earlier course and says broader strategic interests justify switch. JOHN M. BRODER and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brute of a Building : The Northridge Medical Arts facility is an example of once-popular Brutalist architecture. SUSAN VAUGHN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Vaughn writes regularly about architecture for The Times. and
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Why Create a New Slogan When a Rival's Will Do? PATT MORRISON
Developmentally Disabled Pupil Barred : Courts: School says kindergartner poses danger to others. His father countersues. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and JAIME ABDO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Meet the Milk Man : No, he doesn't like to drink it. But Jeff Goodby sure can sell it. Could it be that milk will become--gulp--a hip drink? BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rostenkowski Pores Over His Painful Choice WILLIAM J. EATON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Backs Immigration Initiative : Referendum: The measure would deny public education and some medical care to illegal residents. The governor says he would welcome a constitutional test. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forest Closures to Make for Unhappy Campers : Recreation: Budget cuts have shut parts of Angeles National Forest. Some may be turned away this weekend. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain, Ireland Press IRA to End Violence in Ulster WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : A Walk on the Mild Side : CityWalk's critics say it's a placebo. But tell that to the throngs it's attracting. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Brown Leads Democrats as Troubles Plague Wilson BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Editor's note: Doonesbury is fanciful satire. Truth is...
LAX Bars May Go Smoke-Free SHERYL STOLBERG
Black Adults Pessimistic About Children's Future, Poll Finds BARBARA VOBEJDA, THE WASHINGTON POST
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senate Passes Bill Revising 'Nanny Tax' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Court Says Abortion Clinics Can Limit Pickets MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Forest Closures to Make for Unhappy Campers : Recreation: Budget cuts have shut parts of Angeles National Forest. Some may be turned away this weekend. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The End Zone : One More Push Will Make a Better Final Impression DENNIS BREDOW, Dennis Bredow is a senior at Troy High School in Fullerton. This article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Oracle
TIMES O.C. POLL : Voters Unsure in Treasurer, Clerk Races SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 O.C. Parks Included in Hazard List : Safety: Group says playgrounds can be dangerous for children. Study cites 46 facilities in state contain risks that should be corrected. From Staff and Wire Reports
POLITICS : Quebec Once Again Tops Canada Agenda : The separatists' evangelism and prospects at polls have reignited the issue. The argument over secession isn't whether but how. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mrs. Clinton's Commodity Transactions Called Legal : Investments: Expert, asked by family to review trading records, finds no violations. Analysis backs previous White House assertions on the issue. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plutonium Waste Poses Deadly Problem : Cold War: Tons of radioactive matter from weapons program may have to stay in temporary storage for 20 years, Energy Department says. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTHWEST : Fishing Disaster, Aid Plan Declared From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mexico Denies Harassing Accused Assassin's Kin JUANITA DARLING and PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Editor Jackie O. Missed the Best Book of All--Her Own PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Russia Lifts Veil on Elite Shock Troops : Military: Media get to see dreaded Dzerzhinsky Division put on a demonstration at its once-secret base. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Caves In on Trade vs. Human Rights JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Streisand Puts Off 4 Out of 6 O.C. Shows STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Signs Law Banning Abortion Clinic Blockades : Legislation: The statute allows for stiff penalties for violent protesters. But opponents file suit, claiming abridgment of First Amendment rights. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : GOP Support for Challenger Unz Spells Trouble for Wilson GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Wilson, Unz Plan Radio Debate Today : The one-hour exchange will air at 2 p.m. on KABC. Governor will face entrepreneur who is challenging him for the Republican nomination. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Court Says Abortion Clinics Can Limit Pickets MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
A Worthy Exploration of War's Mental Wounds--Take 2 : THE EYE IN THE DOOR by Pat Barker ; Dutton; $20.95, 280 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laugh Lines : Jokes
Akihito to Bypass Pearl Harbor, Pay Respects at 2 Sites of U.S. Dead SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huge Sanctuary for Whales OKd Associated Press
O.C. Judge Bars Disabled Child From Kindergarten MICHAEL GRANBERRY and JAIME ABDO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dinner Courses : Now parents can go out for a night on the town guilt-free. A number of classes give adults time alone while their children learn to cook and sculpt. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times
MILITARY : Controversial General Finally Ready to Bow Out in Nicaragua TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearings Set July 12 for Breyer Nomination Associated Press
Malaysia Youth Escapes Caning in Singapore Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Blacks Worried for Children, Poll Finds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Streisand's 4 Canceled Shows Now Set for July STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spoiling for a Fight PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technowatch : Picture This: Improve Your Memories Using Photo CDs LYNN SIMROSS
Scientist Defends Tobacco Research Group : Congress: Chairman of industry-funded council claims manufacturers had no influence on smoking studies. But documents suggest otherwise. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At The Rock, 'It's Fun to Just Kick Back' DAVID E. BRADY
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The End Zone : College-Bound Students Face Fear and Anticipation BO YOON CHOI and JANE KIM, Bo Yoon Choi and Jane Kim are seniors at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton. this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Accolade
From the Eyes of Artists : 'Searching for Eden' exhibit at Mythos shows works that other galleries refuse to display. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The End Zone : Up Attitude Can Ward Off Unhealthy Case of Senioritis MICHAEL BOLEN, Michael Bolen is a senior at Huntington Beach High School, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Oiler Times
Leo Kuper; Sociologist Wrote About Worldwide Genocide BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Vietnam to Open Liaison Offices Associated Press
Getting Kids Into the Act : A children's project has encouraged 30 students to create and produce their own version of 'Aesop's Fables.' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times
Cancer Drug Can Cause Problems in Womb, Study Says Reuters
Book World Booting Up for a Whole New Chapter : Publishing: CD-Rom has the industry abuzz as the American Booksellers Assn. prepares to gather here for its convention. The prediction? Get ready to curl up with a good computer. JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plutonium Waste Poses Deadly Problem : Cold War: Tons of radioactive matter from weapons program may have to stay in temporary storage for 20 years, Energy Department says. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Wain; Novelist and Biographer of Samuel Johnson
U.S., Vietnam OK Diplomatic Missions : Agreement: The Washington and Hanoi openings are another step in normalizing relations. From Associated Press
THEATER REVIEW : One-Acts Play Off Good Writing : Although quality varies, the 10 playlets in 'Turning Point' at Theatre East are strong on performance and direction. T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
THE GOODS : ECONOTES : 'Globeheads' Show Kids the Way to Clear the Air CONNIE KOENENN
Pining for Some Antique Action? : Lots of fine old furnishings and some good conversation can be found at this Melrose shop. GERI COOK
32 Die in Bus Plunge Reuters
Clinton Aide Resigns Over Golf Outing DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicago Cancels the Stamps--and Some of the Letters : Postal Service: Undelivered mail is found burning or rotting. New management and training are ordered. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unwilling Fighter in War on Secondhand Smoke : Health: Rosita Garcia says she got cancer as waitress in a bar. But ex-employer has fought off workers' comp claim. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Spin on an Old Game : Disc golf attracts a passionate following to the wooded course at Veterans Memorial Park in Sylmar. It's a contest of skills and use of the course is free. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Jeff Schnaufer is a regular contributor to The Times
Horizontal Hold : O.C. Bodyboarders Get a Lot of Grief From Surfers, but They Don't Take It Lying Down ROSE APODACA JONES
THE GOODS : The Discount Years : As we get older, many of the pleasures in life get cheaper. And, thank goodness, so do some of the necessities. GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Be Prepared and Name a Guardian : Parenting: Who would take care of your kids if you couldn't? The time to decide is now, while you are still here and able to consider all the details. JACK SIRICA, NEWSDAY
Making a Living Clowning Around : Hushy the Clown will open a one-man show geared toward young children at the West End Playhouse. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
University Painters Obliterate Controversial Malcolm X Mural : Public art: Riot police accompany cleanup crew overnight. School rejects students' protests, saying that the removal of emblems of bigotry is not an infringement on free speech. RICHARD C. PADDOCK and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fathering Cartoon Legends : Famed animator Joe Barbera has written his memoirs to coincide with the opening of the film version of Hanna-Barbera's 'The Flintstones.' PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : The Rebirth of Il Mito : The popular Italian spot makes its post-quake debut--and is as inventive and delicious as before. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Playing in a Different Scene : Art Graham, who has been fronting trios for 30 years, performs Sunday at the Equestrian Center in Burbank. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Florida Governor Signs Tough New Anti-Tobacco Legislation From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : New Fears for Jews of Germany : To stay or leave, integrate or isolate. After years of leading a difficult double life, the children of Holocaust survivors face rising nationalism and the same questions that plagued their parents. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / SENATE : At $6.3 Million, Huffington Sets Spending Mark DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: What do you fear most about going to college? Responses gathered by Jhoanna Infante, Sunny Hills; Leeza Duong, Santiago; Joslin Gemsch, Capistrano Valley; Koreen Kalie, Westminster; Michelle Pham, Trabuco Hills; Luke Fenchel, University; Christine Monette, Rosary; Tricia Michels, Fountain Valley; Mona Hanouni, Loara; Courtney Adams, Corona del Mar; Jennifer Tobkin, Villa Park; Judy Tsai, Huntington Beach; Robert Wenzel, Irvine; Kiran Jain, El Dorado; Cherie Chan, Marina; Linda Dao, Los Amigos; Tina Toochinda, Dana Hills; Kelly Maakestad, Bolsa Grande
BUSINESS
Warner Bros. Names New Financial Chief
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Again Leads in Latino Business Tally : Economy: Sales growth among the top 500 such firms nationwide was twice that of the Forbes 500, survey finds. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tv Facts
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : O.C. Hopes Celebration of Surfing Will Swell the Number of Tourists Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Fund Investors Wax Conservative After Fed Hikes TOM PETRUNO
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blue Cross Says It Will Donate $100 Million : Health care: Under pressure from the state, the insurer takes the action to mitigate its partial shift to for-profit status. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurers Group Agrees to Back Reform Bill : Legislation: Reduction in antitrust protection could mean lower prices. AIA hopes action will defuse consumer anger. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Duke of Airlines : Southwest Lands With a Bang at John Wayne JESUS SANCHEZ, Times staff writers Don Lee, Jesus Sanchez and Chris Woodyard contributed to this report. It was written by Sanchez
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Facilities Shareholders Vote to Sell Insurer to High Bidder JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail And Restaurants Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Santa Anita May Gamble on Dividend Cut : Real estate: Management will ask directors to invest the money in an entertainment complex. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail And Restaurants Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Shareholders Vote for Sale of US Facilities : Insurance: Costa Mesa firm is to be acquired by highest bidder. Two nominated by would-be purchaser are elected as directors. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PCC Group Leaves Brea for Pomona DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Toasting the Revolution : Trade: California winemakers court Russian market in hopes of tapping into the emerging middle class. BETH KNOBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Japanese Cars Head List in Quality Survey From Associated Press
Stacking Up Sales
U.S. Settles Antitrust Suit With British Glass Company RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plaza Home Mortgage Corp. Shares Soar on Speculation DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CBS on the Prowl to Replace 8 Stations Lost in Fox Raid : Television: Search could thwart plans for two new networks. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana-Based B.P. Pacifica to Be Acquired by Florida Firm
O.C. S&L Figure to Be Freed From Prison : Thrifts: North America's Janet McKinzie served four years of original 20-year term for fraud. She is praised as model prisoner. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Probed for 'Invoice' Mailings DENISE GELLENE
Inflation Fears in Check, Street Marks Time From Times Wire Services
Stocks, Bonds Hold Steady; Grains Decline From Times Staff and Wire Services
Six Flags Boss Man Becomes Pitchman ALAN CITRON
Extension of China's Trade Status Is Good News for California : Economy: State is on the front lines of commerce with that country in enterprises worth hundreds of millions of dollars. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Where No Pun Is Left Unstoned : Movie review: 'The Flintstones' succeeds at being cartoonish. But do three dozen writers make for a good script? Don't take it for granite. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Restaurants : Pedals: Feast for the Eyes and Palate : Seated at this beachside restaurant, one is likely to be the envy of passersby. It has an appealing menu, but service is hit and miss. MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals
'Virtuoso' Series Shows Pass at His Best : Jazz notes: The late guitarist's style of mixing songs familiar to listeners with improvisation made jazz more accessible. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre Corp. of America Scales Back, Cites Economy : Theater: 'Lack of community support' in Fresno, Santa Barbara, San Diego is also given as a reason to retrench. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family : Manhattan Transfer Adds Life to 'Tuba' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : 'Improper Conduct' Deftly Spins Psychological Thriller KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : Beth B.'s 'Small Bodies' a Captivating, Complex Work KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Review : Child Safety Tips Offered on 'Split Second' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exhibition to Honor Artist Westmoreland
Music Review : Romeros Return to Ambassador With Spanish-Flavored Program TIMOTHY MANGAN
Art Reviews : Lukas' Alternative Scenario Playhouse SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2,034--and Still Ticking : Comedy: Rhino releases a boxed-set of albums with the 2,000 Year Old Man. 'I listened to the last record yesterday, and it's still funny,' Carl Reiner says of the routines he did with Mel Brooks. DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In His Own Words : Actor's Admiration for Martin Luther King Jr. Inspires Premiere of One-Man Show in Orange MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Emmy's Eye Is on CBS, With 17 Daytime Awards : Television: In the 21st annual presentation, 'Sesame Street' takes 7 honors and Winfrey is once again voted best talk-show host. from Times Wire Services
Theater Review : Toothless 'Hound of the Baskervilles' Lacks Bark and Bite T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In News Ratings, 7 Is Still the Lucky Number : Television: KABC maintains its longtime lead despite the loss of anchors Moyer and Martin. Whether it will next time is open to question. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
21st Annual Student Academy Awards Winners
'Once a Man': The Saga of a Coal Miner's Son F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amid Late-Night Wars, 'Moments' to Remember Howard Rosenberg
Home Entertainment : 'Menace' on Laser Disc: True Grit and Urban Gore BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Pickle : Choreographer Tandy Beal Joins the Circus to Help Rescue It From Financial Distress CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Entertainment : An Invasion of WWII Videos on Tap DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater / Jan Herman : Shakespeare Live? It's a Ghost of a Chance : Orange County's only professional classical company opens its third season with a one-man show, featuring Gregory Bell as the Bard. A fund-raiser precedes the performance. Jan Herman
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Defendant in Assisted-Suicide Trial Knew of Victim's Past : Crime: Alex Coventry was aware Leonard Medina had tried to take his own life before, prosecutor says. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Jazzy Memorial for Joe Pass, Guitar Giant KURT PITZER
CARSON : 2 Carjacking Suspects Linked to Earlier Robbery
Ticket Tricks : Illegal Scalpers Say They're Just Making a Living While Making Customers Happy DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Methamphetamine Suspects Arrested MACK REED
School of the Americas
SIMI VALLEY : Overnight Campsites to Open Saturday TRACY WILSON
VENTURA : City Wants to Keep Old Building's Grant CONSTANCE SOMMER
Holiday Weekend Exodus May Prove Trying : Transportation: In addition to the usual airport throngs, motorists are expected to crowd onto quake-damaged freeways. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Temporary Ramps to Open at Grand Ave. WILLSON CUMMER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Shaking the Status Quo on Water
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : House Approves Funds for Several Highway Projects SHARON MOESER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board Delays Vote on State Tests
Brown Takes Her Campaign for Governor to Little Saigon : Politics: Saying she welcomes 'the diversity that is California,' she becomes first such candidate to visit area. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant to Help Firms in Quake Recovery MACK REED
Decision on China: Sad, and Correct : Clinton unhooks trade status from rights issue
Nature's Door Opens : Starting June 4, Public May Tour 6,600 Acres of Long-Closed Land DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : OSHA Chief Details Plans to Get Tougher LESLIE BERKMAN
LOS ANGELES : City, Police Union Agree to Around-the-Clock Talks
CAMARILLO : 45-Day Ban OKd on Adult Businesses J.E. MITCHELL
LOS ANGELES : Arson Fire Sweeps Through Vacant Apartment Building
City to Pay More for Police Service
Sweet Success at 89 : Master's Degree Caps a College Career That Started in the 1920s BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOMELESS WATCH : Curbside Dignity
Countywide : Holiday Closings
THOUSAND OAKS : City to Hold Event for Spring Cleaners STEPHANIE SIMON
Universal City : MCA Tells Neighbors Area Plan Is Coming KAY HWANGBO
POINT MUGU : Discrimination Complaint Settled J.E. MITCHELL
Hantavirus Threat Found in County : Health: A strain of the virus that has killed 42 people is found in mice trapped at Crystal Cove State Park. Health officials urge hikers to take precautions. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businesses Start Work on Own Clean-Air Plan : Environment: Boosters contend they can reduce pollution without harming industry. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Council Votes to Cut Basic Cable Rate BILL BILLITER
About a Mile Wide of the Mark : L.A. school district is denied $15-million grant because of inept application
Information Highway
Safeguarding Privacy
Rostenkowski Case
SANTA ANA : Art Comes With Breath of Fresh Air JON NALICK
Supervisor Raps Sanitation Agency Officials KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Subscribers Want Cable to Get With the Programs : Western Ventura: Its package has lacked key network affiliates, but the company has brought back KABC and is negotiating with KTTV. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Transportation Funds Reported Slashed : Congress: $28 million approved by House is cut to $16 million by panel. Enough is left for Disney garage. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Graduation Includes Transfer Students REBECCA BRYANT
Assembly Approves Bill Banning Price Bias by Sex : Discrimination: After jousting and some joking, the measure is sent to the Senate. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yasser Arafat
SIMI VALLEY : '3 Strikes' Defendant Pleads Not Guilty DWAYNE BRAY
OXNARD : Attorney Says Suit Was Filed Too Late DWAYNE BRAY
Why the Debate? The Outcome Was Clear: Business as Usual : China: MFN renewal was a given; 'market Stalinism' will proceed, helped by a new law to stifle social pluralism. GEORGE BLACK, George Black is research and editorial director of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights.
MISSION VIEJO : Park Society Names Volunteer of the Year
LOS ANGELES : Police Heartened by Donations From Public
Lecture Becomes Lesson on Hurdles to Overcome SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : U.S. May Be Billed for Nixon Funeral LEE ROMNEY
ELECTIONS / LOCAL RACES : White Leads Candidates in Cash With $63,000 DARYL KELLEY and JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : Sewer Project Work to Halt for Weekend TRACY WILSON
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Officials, Educators Join the Fight on Racism DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
McKeon, Berman Have Differing Interpretations of Religious Law ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conroy Critic Makes Point With Paint ERIC BAILEY and FERNANDO ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Teen-Agers Hurt as Joy Ride Ends in Crash
Actress Enters Plea in Robbery Case THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Man Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Beating Ex-Girlfriend THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN CLEMENTE : 991 Pounds of Pot Seized at Checkpoint FERNANDO ROMERO
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : 3 Men, 346 Pounds of Cocaine Seized From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : No Charges Filed in Death of Officer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drawing of Hit-and-Run Driver Released
A Serving of Justice at Denny's
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman's Death Declared Homicide
Obituaries
Los Angeles River
Aftershock Watch
Electrical Cause Is Ruled Out in Seal Beach Pier Blaze : Inquiry: Investigators switch focus to possible 'incendiary source.' There is no evidence it was intentionally set, city manager says. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANAHEIM : Tenants Face Ouster as City Cuts Utilities MARTIN MILLER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Soccer Mural to Be Unveiled on Sunday ANDREW LePAGE
Debate Over Smoking Bans
Up With People Gets Its Message Across REBECCA BRYANT
Ex-Farrakhan Aide Brings His War of Words to L.A. : Race: Khallid Abdul Muhammad's statements about blacks, Jews and Arabs have been denounced nationwide as venomous incitements to hatred. He calls himself a 'truth terrorist.' CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD : New Shelter to Open for 50 Homeless Youths
AGOURA HILLS : Residents Oppose Proposed Utility Tax KURT PITZER
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Finding a Place for the Parole Office MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Candidates Dig Deep Into Own Pockets GEBE MARTINEZ and KEVIN JOHNSON
Teaching the Holocaust's Lessons to Black Youths SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Council Opposes Bill on Ambulance Rules BILL BILLITER
Winners of Cesar Chavez Writing Contest Honored : Culture: The first competition receives 450 Spanish and English entries in L.A. school district. Students celebrate a Latino hero's life and influence. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writing Contest Lauds Legacy of Cesar Chavez JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Antelope Valley to Get 2nd Continuation School : Education: Current campus in Lancaster lacks space. Officials say new site will help reverse slight increase in dropout rate. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Role Models Kids Can Live With RON HARRIS
Simi Valley School Safety Committee Backs Dress Codes : Education: In effort to stop campus violence, panel also recommends lessons in conflict resolution and other strategies. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Hears More of Love Story That Led to Slayings : Trial: Businessman Tseng Peng testifies about letters to the mistress his wife is accused of killing. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Man Arrested in Drugstore Burglary PEGGY Y. LEE
13 More Arrested in Quake Repair Scam : Crime: State investigators posing as Reseda and Van Nuys residents solicit bids from the unlicensed contractors. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Missing Hospital Patient Is Found MATTHEW MOSK
Arts Plaza Parts Ways With Theater Company : Thousand Oaks: A Pasadena group was to have put on six musicals. An Arizona organization is recommended as a substitute. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACOIMA : Games Carry Message Against Gangs, Drugs MIGUEL BUSTILLO
BUENA PARK : Railroad Underpass Contract Awarded DEBRA CANO
PERSPECTIVE ON HAITI : Orphaed by Its Latin Neighbors : The principle of noninterference is just an excuse to ignore the pain of our hemisphere's 'black Bosnia.' DIEGO ARRIA, Diego Arria was Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations and participated in the Security Council's consideration of the Haiti crisis. He is a visiting diplomatic fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
Loitering at Library Can Mean Ticket to Enrichment Dana Parsons
FULLERTON : Election Debate Rages on Recall Issue MIMI KO
Lights! Camera! Action! Arrest! NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ceremony Recognizes Community Protectors : Awards: Civic leaders and family members celebrate the bravery of public servants who went beyond the call of duty. JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VILLA PARK : Drainage System Will Be Inspected BILL BILLITER
Fillmore to Get Sheriff's Substation : Law enforcement: Deputies hope presence will help curb gang activities. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street Vendors Study in College 'Kitchen' : Van Nuys: Opening of college's culinary arts training center is hailed as step toward legitimizing food peddling. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : High School Bride Battles Archdiocese ERIC SLATER
Assault Charges Against Judge Are Reduced : Crime: Stanley Samuel Feinstein, 61, is accused of imprisoning a female attorney in his office and sexually molesting her. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VILLA PARK : Law to Bar Unwanted Solicitors at Homes BILL BILLITER
COSTA MESA : Exhibit Helps Pupils Study Jewish Heritage DEBRA CANO
An Age of Limits and Definitions : California: We wall ourselves off to find the dream, but it's our ability to embrace change that makes the state unique. CHARLIE STODDARD, Charlie Stoddard, 22, graduated this month from Claremont McKenna College with a combined major in philosophy, politics and economics. She starts work in June for an electronic publications company in Santa Monica.
California IN BRIEF : WILLITS : 2 Adults, 3 Children Found Slain in Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ELECTIONS / STATE SENATE : GOP Candidates in 18th District Are Poles Apart CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miles of Memories : Many Still Gather to Motor Back and Recapture the Romance of Route 66 ANN GRIFFITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : President of Valencia National Bank Is Asked for Resignation : Finance: Robert Manley says he is being forced out because he has taken a hard line on collecting on loans owed by board members. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULVER CITY : Factory Where Hughes Built Spruce Goose Closes Down
School Fears Stigma in Wake of TB Outbreak : Disease: Some at La Quinta High downplay tests, but a health official says that it's the largest incidence of drug-resistant tuberculosis ever in a U.S. high school. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Private Firm Makes Bid for Water District : Utilities: Subsidiary of American Water Works Co. would pay more than $300 million for the beleaguered Santa Margarita agency and assume its outstanding debt. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
13 Face Charges as Unlicensed Builders THOM MROZEK
Campaign Calendar
Caltrans Unveils Plan to Extend Simi Freeway SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's a Day to Honor Heroes at Two Ceremonies
Critical Condition : Quake Damage Has Forced Clinic to Operate Out of Trailers MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Chellevold Finds Slap Happiness : Arizona: Former Thousand Oaks standout pursues NCAA record for hits in a season. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indianapolis 500 : It's an Unser Family Outing JIM MURRAY
Jackson Puts On a Show : Baseball: Homer in fifth inning leaves them talking, leads Angels to 7-5 victory over Tigers. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murrieta's Davenport Among Winners in Second Round ELLIOTT ALMOND
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Giants Win Behind Rookie, 5-3 From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Dawson Has Knee Surgery a 10th Time Associated Press
At Lean 130, Hunger is De La Hoya's Motivator TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : USC's No. 1, Black, Advances, but Leach, UCLA's Janecek Lose From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Belovsky Overcomes Injury to Take Cypress to Playoffs STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf Roundup : Thunderstorms Put Colonial on Hold From Associated Press
Knicks Have the Answers : NBA playoffs: Mostly, they involve defense in an 89-78 victory over the Pacers in Game 2. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : For Krickstein, Pain Is Gone; so Is Stich ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Not .400; .400 the Yankee Way MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
WORLD CUP '94 / 21 DAYS AND COUNTING : Moving Up : African Teams Gaining Recognition; Nigeria Strongest of Three Entries GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reporting by Computer: Just the Stats EARL GUSTKEY
Scouts Are In Search of the Pro and Con STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Pitcher Gaspar Could Be No. 1 Pick BOB NIGHTENGALE
Matadors Sweep Up for WAC : College softball: Northridge answers conference call with 5-3 victory over Missouri. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : UCLA Bats Can't Back Up Weiman PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL / NCAA REGIONALS : Roberge Powers USC to Victory From Staff and Wire Reports
DIVISION I SOFTBALL : Foothill Upsets Los Alamitos MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Buren Trial Expected After James Wavers Again KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
With Daniels, You Find That Nice Guys Needn't Finish Last LARRY STEWART
Baseball / Daily Report : Around The Major Leagues Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Ramsbottom Leads Bradley, Benz by One From Associated Press
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II TENNIS : Sunny Hills Dominates Riverside Poly in Semifinal MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOXING IN IRVINE : Lopez Goes Down Three Times, Loses Title DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluker Offered Chatsworth Basketball Job
Gillies Still a Thrill for Saugus : High school softball: Sophomore pitches one-hitter in 4-0 victory over Crescenta Valley. Centurions earn a berth in the Division II semifinals. JEFF WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trachsel Rides Consistency to Majors : Baseball: Former Troy High and Long Beach State right-hander, 23, has been a pleasant surprise for Cubs. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK / CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Washington's McElroy Wins Sprints ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Daly Quits as Net Coach to Become TV Analyst From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Fabregas' Dream Is Coming True BOB NIGHTENGALE
DIVISION I BOYS' TENNIS : Baxi's Smash Reduces Stress and Dana Hills Wins Easily DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mules Rule at This Festival : Four-Day Event at Bishop Includes Parade, Rodeos, Races RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chatsworth Seeded No. 1 in City Baseball ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Scout Must Be Whether Man : He Must Determine Which Way Wind Is Blowing in Draft STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf Is Fine, but This Job Fits to a Tee : High schools: Former Loara Coach Herb Hill comes out of retirement to become football coach at San Jacinto High. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Delahoussaye, Fighting Virus, Returns to Work BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Arizona's Evans Fires 3-Hitter PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Andretti Is a Winner--in Practice SHAV GLICK
Charles Transfers to Nevada Las Vegas
Competitors at Masters Track Meet Take Aim at State MATT FARMER
DeSaussure Makes Statement : City track and field championships: Taft senior wins 400 with a time of 47.77 and says he will run in state meet after all. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Fullerton Names Interim Athletic Director
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Brentwood Ousts Burbank in Tennis
Indianapolis 500 : Part-Time Hoosier : It Must Be May, Because Fittipaldi Is in His Indiana Mode SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION II SOFTBALL : Fullerton, Fancuberta Beat Charter Oak, 4-1 ERIC MADDY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Great Expectations : Fullerton's Powell Has Had Disappointing Season, but Major League Scouts Are Still Interested LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Seen Gopher Balls, but This Was Ridiculous MIKE DOWNEY
Ventura's Jay Is Better in the Long Run JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Is Still Sweet for Knox MIKE PENNER
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Hornaday Looks to End Drought SHAV GLICK
Fountain Valley Reliever Ponchak Won't Let Up CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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