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What happened on May 29, 1994
REAL ESTATE
What Numbers Mean in Plant Food Labeling JACK CHRISTENSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Keeping It All in the Family BETTY LUKAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lukas is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
Front-Load Washer Cleans Better JAMES DULLEY
Real Answers
New Column Debuts
Southland Architects Receive AIA Honors From a Times Staff Writer
Your Mortgage : Mail Brings Offers of Guaranteed Money KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She Buys Own 'Little House' RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
36th Builders, Remodelers Trade Show Slated in S.F. From a Times Staff Writer
Door Prizes : Collector of Antique Doorknobs Keeps Hand in the Family Business LAURA HENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Henning is a Long Beach free-lance writer. and
BOOKS
Cosmopolitan Greetings, by ALLEN GINSBERG
Secrets of a Teacher JACK MILES
The Law of the Land : WHITE MAN'S GRAVE, By Richard Dooling (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $22; 386 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
The View Through the Private Eye's Windshield : What the newer writers cannot quite command is the bruised romanticism of the older private eyes and their world. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, Charles Champlin writes the monthly Criminal Pursuits column in Book Review
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Mixing It Up Sonja Bolle and Susan Salter Reynolds
The Writer in the Sun : They came, they saw, they wrote. Sometimes they didn't even see; they imagined, and it turned out to be true. A sampler of how various writers have tried to pin L.A. down.
Some Genuine Gems MARTIN ZIMMERMAN, This column is the first of a weekly Children's Bookshelf in which rotating monthly columnists will cover picture books, storybooks, activity books, nonfiction, young adult novels and the occasional classic
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Western History, Every Which Way : Oxford's 23 provocative essays don't try to resolve the great feud over frontier history--they celebrate it. : THE OXFORD HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST, Edited by Clyde A. Milner II, Carol A. O'Connor and Martha A. Sandweiss (Oxford University Press: $39.95; 872 pp.) Ivan Doig, Ivan Doig, recipient of the Western Literature Assn.'s Distinguished Achievement Award, is writing a novel set in the West during the Depression
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
The Humans Within the Events : TWILIGHT; Los Angeles, 1992 / On the Road: A Search for American Character, By Anna Deavere Smith (Anchor Books / Doubleday: $21.95, cloth; $12.95 paper; 265 pp.) Scott Kraft, Scott Wallace Kraft is a Los Angeles - based playwright and actor
It's Only LA, Jake : Los Angeles has always been an elusive city for writers to capture. In an essay that introduced a 1983 limited edition of the script for "Chinatown," screenwriter Robert Towne tells how he was inspired to write the 1974 film--and to capture a piece of L.A. history that to this day defines the city. ROBERT TOWNE, "Chinatown" was issued in a limited edition by Neville Publishing (Santa Barbara) in 1983. In October, Robert Towne will publish " ' Chinatown, ' ' The Last Detail, ' ' Shampoo ' : Screenplays" with Grove Atlantic Press
A Closed Book : The publishing industry may talk a good multicultural game, but it still doesn't hire people of color WALTER MOSLEY, Walter Mosley's most recent novel, "Black Betty," will be published in June. He is chairman of PEN's Open Book committee, which is seeking to create a multicultural mainstream press
Tell Your Friends : THE SERPENT'S GIFT, By Helen Elaine Lee (Atheneum: $21; 374 pp.) Paula L. Woods, Paula L. Woods runs her own consulting firm and is the co-author of " I, Too, Sing America: The African American Book of Days " and co-editor of the forthcoming " I Hear a Symphony: African Americans Celebrate Love. "
NEWS
Rwandan Dead Glut the Waters of Lake Victoria DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Before a Slum Child's Brutal Death Was a Brutal Life : Connecticut: Hungry 10-year-old girl had to look after younger siblings in an abandoned apartment building rather than attend school. Authorities are blamed for letting her slip through the cracks. RENU SEHGAL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Story of Love and War, Death and Pain, and Widow's Courage : Gulf War: Land mine killed Army Cpl. J. Scott Lindsey. In his pocket were a letter from his wife and a poem he had written her. ARLENE LEVINSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Seniors : Rhonda Fleming Now Star of Real-Life Drama Aiding Cancer Patients LINDA FELDMAN
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Angela Watson's acting is a big put-on--and that fits the part just fine N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunday Profile : ENOUGH IS ENOUGH : For 20 years, actress Lani O'Grady was gripped by panic attacks. But last year, a psychiatrist in Mission Viejo entered the picture and helped her turn her life around. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Purple Sky Alerts 'Tornado Alley' : Texas: The state averages 118 tornadoes yearly, some minor, others devastating. SUE ANNE PRESSLEY, WASHINGTON POST
Judge Accuses S. Africa of 1985 Killings From Associated Press
Therapy Helps Children Meet Fear : Anxiety: Psychologists now recognize that shyness and normal childhood apprehension may develop into serious mental disorders that can last a lifetime. MARY ESCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doing Double Duty : David Olson Will Juggle His Volleyball, Football Careers at Harvard CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Action Figure : Charlie Woo Made a Big Impact on Business in 'Toytown,' a Thriving Collection of Wholesale Toy Companies. With the City's Help, He Says, More Could Be Done to Revitalize Downtown. CHARLIE WOO, Charlie Woo, 43, of Rancho Palos Verdes, is known as the father of "Toytown," a cluster of hundreds of wholesale toy operations that has revitalized a portion of the east side of Downtown Los Angeles. He is chairman of the Central City East Assn. and was recently elected to the board of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. His family companies, ABC Toys and Megatoys Inc., have estimated annual sales of $30 million. Woo and his wife, Ying, have two children, ages 5 and 4. He was interviewed by Karen E. Klein.
Focus : Learning How to Live and Die Together : OPPOSITES BECOME 'ROOMMATES' IN NBC DRAMA ABOUT AIDS AS THE ULTIMATE EQUALIZER SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Mr. Fix-It : When things don't run right in California, the White House calls on John Emerson. His job? Ensuring that the politicians--and the voters--are happy. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bike Path: Rolling Controversy: Wheels vs. Walkers in Venice
EASTSIDE : Bar's Liquor License Request Withdrawn MARY ANNE PEREZ
WATTS : Conference to Focus on Violence Issues
U.N. Inspectors, Citing Evasion, Leave N. Korea From Associated Press
A Sign of the '90s--Abby Beats Us to the Buzz THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
SOUTH GATE : Bidding War Erupts Over Ex-Fire Station MARY HELEN BERG
Summer Splash : Four Tour Guides Show You the Way : CONRAD LOZANO : Family Life Comes First When There's a Break From Touring CHUCK CRISAFULLI
City 3-a Playoffs SEAN WATERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Perry's Steady Hand Stands Out on Foreign Policy Team : Pentagon: Once dismissed as a technocrat, the defense secretary now commands respect for his quiet effectiveness. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citadel Told to Devise Plan for Woman Student Associated Press
Ammonia Spill Hurts 2 Reuters
First Lady's Brother, Boxer's Daughter Wed at White House from Associated Press
BALDWIN HILLS : Don't Rely on Police, Activist Warns ERIN J. AUBRY
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Cambodia Talks Fail to Set Truce Associated Press
Rostenkowski Signals He Will Fight : Congress: Barring a last-minute shift, prosecutors could seek grand jury indictment this week on corruption charges. Illinois Democrat could get trial delay. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four-Star Films : 'Atlantic City' Kevin Thomas
CITY ARTS : A Bonsai Bonus TOMMY LI
Calendar's Summer Splash
DECISION '94 : About This Section
DECISION '94 : Battered, Bored Voters in O.C. Meet Ballot GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '94 : Orange County Contests : Bitter Battles Waged for Low-Profile County Offices SHELBY GRAD and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DECISION '94 : State Legislature: ORANGE COUNTY : Term Limits Bringing Changes to Legislative Races in the County ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '94 : Firefighters Vie With City Hall in Westminster BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bermuda Hotel Workers Walk Out, Disrupt Vacations for Thousands Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Brown's Silence on Death Penalty Creates Mystery CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Q & A : The Trouble and Trials of Prosecuting Sex Crimes JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Perception of Soaring Crime Skewed, Experts Say : Safety: Polls show that a majority of Americans fear becoming victims, but statistics indicate their fears are often unfounded. Media, politicians blamed. ARLENE LEVINSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rocket Debris Kills 1, Injures 6 in Yemen Reuters
Thousands Seek U.S. Citizenship to Soothe Fears : Schools: Foreign-born residents, feeling threatened by anti-immigrant sentiment, are studying to become Americans. A record 5,200 students have enrolled in L.A. district. TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : House Warming : Real estate: After years of ice-cold sales, the Westside housing market is starting to heat up. Fueling the surge are first-time buyers purchasing less-expensive homes. SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Optimistic About World Events : Presidency: Reflecting on D-day, he says he is upbeat about the future despite 'ragged edges and uncertainties.' from Associated Press
THE TIMES POLL : Voters Back Service Cuts for Illegal Immigrants CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Backers Praise Ban on Day Laborers : Jobs: Ladera Heights residents who first sought the measure express surprise and satisfaction that the county adopted it despite protests by the ACLU and others. ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City 3-a Playoffs ENRIQUE LAVIN
NEWS ANALYSIS : End to Trade Dispute Unlikely to Cement U.S.-China Ties : Diplomacy: Relations will be strained by conflicts--over ideals, for example--that tariffs issue postponed. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer Splash : Four Tour Guides Show You the Way : SLASH : A Pinball-Playing Couch Potato CHUCK CRISAFULLI, Chuck Crisafulli is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Dornan Pushes to Discharge Service Members With AIDS FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Youths' Skills SOAR in Tutorial Program SANDRA HERNANDEZ
DECISION '94 : Tax Foes Hope to Unseat 3 on Fullerton Council MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Heather Chronicles' Short on Message
Sure, L.A.'s Safe--Just Ask the Latest Victim ROBIN ABCARIAN
Solzhenitsyn Opens a New Chapter of His Life: Celebrity RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alaska Governor Signs Bill Allowing Concealed Guns Associated Press
Virus Infects 5 Vaccinated Volunteers in AIDS Study From Associated Press
Russian Kidnaper, Reportedly Killed in Shootout, Escapes From Times Wire Services
Fly in Your Soup? How About a Bug in Your Booth? : Privacy: Some fast-food restaurants and convenience stores use concealed recorders, according to firm that sells the systems. That's news to most of the public. HILLARY CHURA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
DECISION '94 : Judiciary / City Hall: ORANGE COUNTY : Headlands Use Dominates Issues in Dana Point Race LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VOLLEYBALL : Loyola Falls After Being Point Away From Victory DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pollution Researchers Follow the Coffee : Ecology: Caffeine, it turns out, is an excellent tracer of waste movement. RANDOLPH E. SCHMID, ASSOCIATED PRESS
White House to Repay $13,000 Cost of Copter Outing from Associated Press
LITTLE TOKYO : Library to Check In to New, Bigger Home TOMMY LI
Interim Police Chief for Huntington Park
China Expels South Korean TV Crew Associated Press
Potato Blight Has Come Back With a Vengeance ROBERT GREENE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blood Banks' Test Rejection Criticized MARCY GORDON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubans Seek Asylum at Belgian Envoy's Havana Residence From Times Wire Services
Summer Splash : Lost Among All the Choices? Let These Four Tour Guides Show You the Way : MARGARET CHO : 'Sunset' to Van Cliburn to Mega-Trucks ROBERT LEVINE, Robert Levine is a Times staff writer.
Attacker Sues Man Who Aided Police; Jury Disagrees Associated Press
CRENSHAW : Ex-Buffalo Soldiers Give History Lesson SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Summer Splash : Lost Among All the Choices? Let These Four Tour Guides Show You the Way : ED RUSCHA : A Variation on a Theme for Summer BARBARA ISENBERG, Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer.
Loner by Nature, Dolphin Seeks Human Pals : Sea life: Since early Greek civilization, there have been only about 30 recorded loners behaving like JoJo. LAURA RANDALL, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Bigger Breasts? It's All in Your Mind, Hypnotist Says Associated Press
Summer Splash : The Best of Fests: Artisans to Zydeco
Concert Will Benefit the Dance Collective
Surfing Walk of Fame Catches a Wave From Times Wire Services
Summer Splash : Want to Have a Blast on the Fourth? Here Are the Hot Spots LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Supercomputer's Forecasts Are a Breeze : Technology: Weather Service's Cray C90 does 15 billion calculations per second. It predicts conditions throughout the country. RANDOLPH E. SCHMID, ASSOCIATED PRESS
DECISION '94 : State Legislature: ORANGE COUNTY
Cutting-Edge SWAT Force Adapts to Changing LAPD : Police: Negotiations replace deadly force when possible, as team handles record number of standoffs. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La. Governor Takes Bride Reuters
Michigan 'Outlaw' Hero to Property-Rights Movement : Land use: Richard Delene created a wildlife preserve in the Upper Peninsula, but created a tempest as well. The state calls him the worst-ever individual violator of environmental laws. JOHN FLESHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Summer Splash : Playing Down at the Cineplex
BEVERLY HILLS : Plan to Allow Pushcart Vendors Backed by Planning Commission SUSAN STEINBERG
DOWNTOWN : Owner Fined $8,648 for Hotel Violations TOMMY LI
Global Trader : David Tsai Hopes to Build a Business Network Based on the Exchange of Information and Development of Management Skills. That's Why He Founded the Asian Pacific Mart. DAVID TSAI, David Ts a i, 46, is the founder of the Asian Pacific Mart at 11th and Flower streets, one block from the Los Angeles Convention Center. The mart offers international traders 64,000 square feet of exhibit space, with plans in the works to add 170,000 square feet of showrooms and a 216-room business hotel. The mart offers exhibit booths to sellers of goods and services from all parts of the Pacific Rim. Born in Taiwan, Tsai has worked in Southern California for 23 years and lives in Santa Monica. He and his wife, Shelly, have a 14-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. He was interviewed by Karen E. Klein.
Setting the Pace : ABC'S BOBBY UNSER & CO. REV UP THEIR COMMENTARY FOR THE 78TH INDY 500 JOHN SCHEIBE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '94 : Congress: ORANGE COUNTY : Hot-Button Issues Focus of Congressional Races GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '94 : Orange County Contests
'Sister Act' Kenneth Turan
SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS : Barreda Paces Himself This Time--and Wins : Track: Loyola runner relies on a strong finishing kick to come from behind and capture his second straight 1,600 title. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer Splash : Where to Find It: Selected Venues : LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Is Puma Playing Cat and Mouse in East? : Wildlife: Cougars were thought to be virtually extinct in the Northeast, but sightings persist. One recent report involved a mother and two cubs. Experts to debate issue. GEORGE BRIA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRENTWOOD : Radisson Hotel Secures Permit to Continue to Host Functions ADRIAN MAHER
THE JUNE 7 ELECTIONS : Legislative Hopefuls' Primary Wish Is to Get Noticed NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Teens Question Leaders on Violence ERIN J. AUBRY
Decision '94 : Primary Ballots
Rep. Roybal-Allard Is Facing Political Newcomer in Primary DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SECTION FINALS : Dorsey Sprints Away From Field to Grab Title : Track: A balanced boys' team scores finishes well ahead of runner-up Washington for its second straight championship. Dorsey girls tie for second. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WATTS : Parents Hone Skills in Raising Children SANDRA HERNANDEZ
THE JUNE 7 ELECTIONS : Victories Expected for 4 Members of Congress RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whale-Dolphin Act Makes Malibu a Multicultural City
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Child-abuse special aims to break the silence and wall of self-blame N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS : 12-Way Contest for Key Post May Come Down to Last-Minute Pitches JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
City 3-a Playoffs LATEEL FRIERSON
Civic Center: RAND Corp. Development Plan
Rapists May Strike Again and Again, Experts Say : Courts: Some say it's better to get a conviction on a lesser charge to get the offender off the streets rather than risk acquittal. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTLAKE : Preserving History Runs in the Family JAKE DOHERTY
'Laws of Gravity' Kenneth Turan
Standard Method Doesn't Always Work, Jensen Says DENNIS McLELLAN
DECISION '94 : Orange County Contests : New Supervisors to Change Board MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL CLIMES : Details, Details, Details : A lone glitter ball just isn't enough at nightclubs. Patrons want comfort. So designers choose elements that create coziness without sacrificing style. JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
LEIMERT PARK : Program Captures Spirit of Diversity ERIN J. AUBRY
BELL GARDENS : Workers to Bid for Share of Card Club MARY HELEN BERG
Fall Fouls
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Judge to Be Honored at Benefit Luncheon
PICO-UNION : Survey: Minors Can Easily Buy Cigarettes JAKE DOHERTY
KOREATOWN : Bilingual Seminar on Job Stress Offered
The Takes on Paula Jones Push All the Buttons
City 3-a Playoffs ROY JURGENS
EL SERENO : Residents Assured Homes Will Stand MARY ANNE PEREZ
Assembly Rematch Is Attracting Little Notice : Politics: Despite controversies surrounding two major candidates, the Democratic primary in the 52nd District has been quieter than expected. DUKE HELFAND and PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dispute Divides the Owners of Damaged Reseda Condos JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : GO AHEAD! RUIN OUR CREDITS DAVID WALSTAD, David Walstad is a free-lance entertainment writer based in Los Angeles
DECISION '94 : Congress: ORANGE COUNTY : ORANGE COUNTY'S Primary Voters
A Mass Appeal for Barrio Peace : Gangs: Priests and neighborhood leaders organize monthly gatherings, church services to reach out to residents of strife-torn Pico-Aliso through prayer and a sense of community. MARY ANNE PEREZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Summer Splash : At Knott's, Ancient Stories Told in Smoke ROBERT LEVINE
Summer Splash : The Latest Attractions
On View : Laughter From the Latino Ground Floor ANNE VILLASENOR, Anne Villasenor is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer
PUBLICATIONS : After 50 Years, 'Pat the Bunny' Still Touchstone GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '94 : Congress: ORANGE COUNTY
Tad And Dixie: Round 2 NANCY M. REICHARDT
CITY 3-A PLAYOFFS : Lincoln Has Enough to Beat Dorsey : Baseball: Erami and Castaneda provide all the offense the top-seeded Tigers need to advance to the second round. CHARLES SMITH
Summer Splash : Boiling the Summer Down Into Categories : ART and PHOTOGRAPHY
City 3-a Playoffs TONY JONES
Summer Splash : Diving Into the Best of the Summer : TODAY
DECISION '94 : Judiciary / City Hall: ORANGE COUNTY : SUPERIOR COURT (Countywide seat)
Marchers Assail Bias Against Immigrants PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRENSHAW : Ex-Buffalo Soldiers Teach Forgotten Chapter of History SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Severe Drought in Puerto Rico Forces Water Rationing Associated Press
KOREATOWN : 13-Year-Old Wins MADD Poster Prize DIANE SEO
Campaigning Heats Up in 49th District : Politics: Judy Chu attacks incumbent Diane Martinez as ineffective and unable to retain staff. The freshman assemblywoman denounces the criticism. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadline for Magnet Schools
Coastal Art: Reasons to Put Plan on Ballot
BALDWIN HILLS : Don't Rely on Police, Activist Tells Group ERIN J. AUBRY
DECISION '94 : Judiciary / City Hall: ORANGE COUNTY : Judicial Candidates Vie for 4 Openings RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Vietnam Veterans Return to 'War Zone D' on Missions of Goodwill : Asia: About 200 vets and their families have come to Dinh Quan and Phu Ngoc over the last three years to build and staff medical and dental clinics. Their goals are reconciliation and healing. STEVE RAYMER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Retro : Yesterday's 'Tonights' : JOHNNY CARSON HELPS VIDEO PRODUCER PICK FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM HIS NBC REIGN SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Candidates / Who's Running in the June 7 Elections : CONGRESS
O.C. Rape Punishment Record Lags : Crime: It is the worst among six most populous counties in arresting rapists and pursuing the harshest penalties, statistics show. D.A. disputes data, says the conviction rate is high: 'What we are doing works.' MARK PLATTE and DAN WEIKEL and MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Griffith Park South : 6,600 Long-Closed Acres, Called Orange County Centerpiece, to Open DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer Splash : Away From the Tables LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Hollywood Stars' Power Shines for Gubernatorial Candidates AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : In Bosnia, Islam Has Many Faces : The former Yugoslav republic's ties to the Muslim world were once tenuous. Now mosques are crowded, and foreign help comes in Allah's name--although for some, religion may simply be the fashion. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMERCE : Labor Dispute May Close Zacky Plant MARY HELEN BERG
RSVP / The Social City : French Officially Say 'Merci' to WWII Veterans MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round (and Round and Round ... All Over Town) : The District's Busing Programs Have Enabled Many Suburban Schools With Declining Local Enrollments to Stay Open. But the Long Treks Are Opposed by Many, Who Blame Inner-City Students for Violence, Graffiti and Low Test Scores. DIANE SEO
Even a Cold Can't Cool Off Granville in Masters 800 : Sophomore Runs 1:50.76 in Wire-to-Wire Victory KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE JUNE 7 ELECTIONS : 2 Square Off for County Judgeship; 7 Vie for Spot on Culver City Bench NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN and CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENTERTAINMENT
As 'The Crow' Flies
Not Grumpy or Old JUDY BRENNAN
TELEVISION : A Day in the Life of QVC : At the home-shopping giant, the real action has little to dowith stock deals, takeovers or the future of interactive TV. Let's start behind the scenes with the Drop Test and some Tweety Bird figurines . . . ROBERT STRAUSS, Robert Strauss is the television critic for the Asbury Park Press in New Jersey. and
Boys' One-Note Bray Is Still Fun : *** 1/2; BEASTIE BOYS, "Ill Communication"; Capitol JONATHAN GOLD
Stringing Together a Trio of Midyear Winners HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
In Brief DENNIS HUNT
NEW RELEASES : In Brief ZAN STEWART
NEW RELEASES : In Brief LEONARD FEATHER
New Releases LEONARD FEATHER
NEW RELEASES : Exhilarating Debut for Sanchez ZAN STEWART
Every Dog Has His Day
Dominant and Eugene
Boing for the Buck
NEW RELEASES : In Brief DON HECKMAN
THE INNER LIFE : Here's a Screenwriter Who Strives to Give Women a Real Voice VERA DIKA
Want to Eat Haute Cuisine ? : Join the Club KATHIE JENKINS
Getting Down in Descanso S. IRENE VIRBILA
NEW RELEASES : In Brief BILL KOHLHAASE
MOVIES : If Everybody Had an Ocean . . . : Yes, it's another movie about people with a love for wearing thongs. 'Endless Summer II' arrives three decades after its acclaimed predecessor celebrated a lifestyle KALLE MATSO and SCOTT WHITE, Matso and White are film reviewers for the Beach Reporter in Manhattan Beach and occasional contributors to Calendar
Gee, the Slim Whitman Boutique Just Doesn't Have the Same Ring Steve Hochman
Last Action Zeros
MUSIC : From Protege to Mentor : Michael Tilson Thomas comes full circle to direct young musicians at the same Ojai Festival that launched his career in the '60s MARK SWED, Mark Swed is a free-lance writer based in New York. He is currently writing a biography of John Cage. and
THEATER : On the Wings of 'Angels' : Stephen Spinella has vaulted from obscurity to widespread acclaim, one Tony and now another nomination for his frighteningly realistic portrayal of AIDS-ravaged Prior Walter in the two-part epic 'Angels in America' PATRICK PACHECO, Patrick Pacheco is a free-lance writer based in New York. and
The Garner Files
A Killer Script From San Quentin DAVID J. FOX
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES : Nora Ephron Calls Designer a Real Lifesaver BROOKE COMER
Dressed Up, Ready to Lounge CHUCK CRISAFULLI, Chuck Crisafulli is a frequent contributor to Calendar
ART REVIEW : New World Ardor : Willem de Kooning's sensual works confirm his place as a great European modernist refracted through an American prism CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, Christopher Knight is a Times art critic. and
*** 1/2; NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS, "Let Love In"; Mute/Elektra RICHARD CROMELIN
OPINION
Prom for Gay Students
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : Howard University Is No Bastion of Anti-Semitism OTESA MIDDLETON and LARRY W. BROWN, Otesa Middleton was editor in chief of Howard University Hilltop newspaper this year. Larry W. Brown was managing editor of the paper
Schwartz, Hauptman, Coen, Block as Judges : Endorsements for four seats on the Superior Court
Decide Now How You Don't Want to Die : Medicine: By signing an 'advance directive,' Mr. Nixon and Mrs. Onassis spared their families incalculable heartache. NEIL S. WENGER and MARTIN F. SHAPIRO, Drs. Neil S. Wenger and Martin F. Shapiro teach medicine at UCLA
EPA Blows Smoke on Risk of Breathing It : Government, juggling statistics, reaches a conclusion to match its flawed hypothesis. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a former national correspondent for The Times
The Outsider Connection : With the corporate presence in Los Angeles fading, Riordan must reach out to a new type of businessperson for political support. JOEL KOTKIN, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and author of "Tribes: How Race, Religion and Identity Determine Success in the New Global Economy" (Random House). He is also business-trends analyst for Fox News
Board of Supervisors Needs Yaroslavsky : L.A. councilman would bring a fine record and a reputation for openness to 3rd District
Low-Income Housing
Women's Baseball
PERSPECTIVE ON IRAQ : Barbs Aimed at Saddam Misfire : The U.N. embargo has shattered the once-substantial social and political rights held by women. MARGARITA PAPANDREOU, Margarita Papandreou is the American-born former first lady of Greece. She is global coordinator of Women for Mutual Security, a peace network. and
A New Light on India : U.S. reassesses that nation as it transforms its economy in the post-Cold War era
The Nation : Bombed and Strafed by a Relic of the Cold War Tom Wolf, Tom Wolf is the author of "Crooked Timber," an environmental history of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, to be published next year by the University Press of Colorado
Dalai Lama
Gilbert Roland
Why Rostenkowski's Fall Is Producing No Cheers Suzanne Garment, Suzanne Garment, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. She is the author of "Scandal: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics" (Times Books)
The NRA
Disabled
Police Officers Reject Contract
Environmental Protection, Not Stupidity : Too-strict standards waste tax money needed elsewhere. ALAN CHARLES RAUL, Alan Charles Raul, a lawyer in Washington, was general counsel of the Agriculture Department and the Office of Management and Budget in the Bush and Reagan administrations
The U.N. Must Abandon Its New Military Role Michael Clough, Michael Clough is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
The Nation : PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Can a Bad Book Review Ruin a Writing Career? DAN E. MOLDEA, Dan E. Moldea is also author of "Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA and the Mob" (Viking Press). This article is adapted from a speech the author will deliver today at the American Book Assn. convention
The State : Is There a Payoff for Democratic Defensiveness? Don't Bet on It Harold Meyerson, Harold Meyerson is executive editor of L.A. Weekly and a member of the editorial board of Dissent
Los Angeles Time Interview : Edouard Balladur : Defending French Culture From Invading Americans By Scott Kraft SCOTT KRAFT, Scott Kraft, The Times bureau chief in Paris, interviewed Balladur in his office
The World : Are Los Dinosaurios the Driving Force Behind the Assassination of Colosio? Jorge C. Aguiniga, Jorge C. Aguiniga, a former lecturer in political science at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is completing a book on assassination conspiracies in Mexican politics
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Vietnamese American Excels in 2 Worlds : Profile: Jennifer Nguyen, an entertainer known to her largely Asian fans as Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, will graduate from law school today. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The June 7 Primary Election : Issues in Westminster Recall Are Cited
Deadly Desert Plague Left Scars on Kin of Victims : Hantavirus: Dozens died, beginning in Four Corners area. Navajos cannot forget the pestilence, nor the stigma that they blame on the news media. TIM KORTE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Go, Fight, Win: Ex-Cheerleader Gives Self a 'V' : Bias: Former Irvine student says victory is sweet after long court battle and bitter lessons about high school life. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Seabee Chief Confident Base Will Survive Cuts : Port Hueneme: Construction Battalion Center commander says he doubts the facility will take 'a hard hit' next year in the military's closure program. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Case of Enlightened Philanthropy : Donations of Cash, Equipment to the LAPD May Help Make the Valley a Safer Place
Take Two Herbs and Call Me in the Morning : Health: For a growing number of parents--and doctors--the treatment of choice is homeopathic remedies. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
D.A. Isn't the Bad Guy in 1993 Case Against Sex Offender DANA PARSONS
Radio Traffic Guru Reflects on Roads Not Taken H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drawing Police Photo Policy Into Focus
The June 7 Primary Election : Citron's Policy Defended, Questioned
Decision '94 / Local Offices : Primary Expected to Provide Some Political Suspense for Valley Voters : Elections: Though many incumbents face little or no opposition, new faces and crowded races are predictors of interesting battles. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : The Issues
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 1A
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 1B
Strawberry Thrills Forever : Garden Grove Festival, Parade and Carnival Salute Fading Agricultural Past LYNN FRANEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soka Breaks Out of Shell Amid Battle Over Land : Parks: University denies new programs are a ploy for public support against Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy's bid to acquire the scenic campus. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Should Ask: What Went Right Here? : It Needs to Take a Lesson From Pacoima Charter School
A Matter of Opinions on Laguna Beach : * With the Landslide Question Still Unresolved, the City Is Wise Not to Rush Anything
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : About the Initiatives
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 1C
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : About This Race
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : L.A. County Races : About These Races
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : ATTY. GENERAL
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : U.S. Senate : About These Races
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Preparing to Vote
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 176
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Valley Commentary : The Talk of the Town : A South Bay resident moves to the Valley and has to learn a whole new language--Filmeze. All discussions are centered on show business. JOHN R. CARROLL, John R. Carroll is a free-lance writer who lives in Van Nuys. and
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 180
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : About These Races
Giving Students a Strong Foundation : Palmdale Home-Building Program Gives a Boost to Career Aspirations of Participants
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Taking More Worries Than Dreams Into the Voting Booth BILL BOYARSKY
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Election Roundup
Notes about your surroundings
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : TREASURER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 175
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : L.A. County Races : SUPERVISORS
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 178
L.A. Tally of Vacated Buildings Drops by 30% : Damage: Building and safety officials mistakenly added 9,000 dwellings to the list of structures left empty after Jan. 17 quake. FEMA funding will not be affected. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Candidates We Judge Best for Bench : Nomoto, Iles, Dutcher, O'Connell Deserve to Be Elected
Another Option for East-West Rail Line
Schuller Photo Unwarranted, Insulting
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : U.S. Senate : Democrat Dianne Feinstein faces no serious opposition for her party's nomination. On this page, a look at the two major Republican candidates, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. : The Issues
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : A look at the major candidates for governor, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. On this page: : THE DEMOCRATS : The Candidate: JOHN GARAMENDI
Guidelines for Tourists Visiting Disaster Scenes
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 177
Walk of Fame vs. Homeless on Streets
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : A look at the major candidates for governor, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. On this page: : THE REPUBLICANS : The Candidate: PETE WILSON
The June 7 Primary Election : Alternate Choices for State Schools Supt.
Decision '94 / Local Offices : New Age Democrats Make 41st Their Turf : Assembly: Field includes environmental, gay, civil libertarian and anti-smoking candidates. But the Valley is where the votes are. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metzler Changes Mind, Withdraws Support for Immigration Initiative
Khallid Muhammad Exhorts Crowd With His Strident Message : Race: Crenshaw spectators fervently applaud ex-Nation of Islam aide, reviled by many as a hatemonger. Backers say he preaches self-sufficiency. CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Decision '94 / Local Offices : Sybert and His Cash Loom Large in GOP Primary : Congress: In the competitive 24th District, the former Wilson aide seeks to attach an aura of inevitability to his bid to oppose incumbent Beilenson. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : U.S. Senate : Democrat Dianne Feinstein faces no serious opposition for her party's nomination. On this page, a look at the two major Republican candidates, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. : The Candidate: WILLIAM DANNEMEYER
Geller to Be 1st Female Rabbi of Large Congregation : Religion: Assuming leadership of Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills promises to thrust the veteran activist into national prominence. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Propositions : PROP. 179
One School Bus Tragedy is Too Many
High-Tech Link Promotes School Desegregation : Education: Video system connects Latino and white students at four elementary campuses. HOWARD BLUME and JOHN D. WAGNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trio of Aftershocks Strikes Near Simi
The Columbo of Appliances : Zefferino Lopez Has Spent 23 Years Busting Crooked Repair Shops JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winnetka Shortchanged on Location of School
Migration Delights Western Whale Watchers ELIZABETH WEISE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ted Gutman Remains Inspiration to Many
Delivering a Message With a Paddle
Guardian Angels Could Be Solution to Crime
Griffith Park South : Open space: A 6,600-acre portion of the Irvine Co.'s reserve will be opened. Company official says it will be an Orange County centerpiece. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivals Face Hurdles in Plan to Boost Tourism : Economy: Lancaster and Palmdale hope to set up a visitor and film panel. But negotiating the project may be difficult. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The June 7 Primary Election : Judge Should Be Judged Impartially
Rep. Beilenson's Postage Expenses Are Justified
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : A look at the major candidates for governor, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. On this page: : THE DEMOCRATS : The Candidate: TOM HAYDEN
New Trial Is Denied in '79 Oxnard Killing
Bears' Suburban Visits Expected, Experts Say : Wildlife: Sitings of the lumbering animals seeking food or mates are not uncommon at this time of year. SHARON MOESER and MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The June 7 Primary Election : Reviewing Recall Issues in Fullerton
Strident Message Hits a Nerve : Race: Crenshaw crowd fervently applauds ex-Nation of Islam aide Khallid Muhammad, reviled by many as a hatemonger. Backers say he preaches self-sufficiency, not racism. CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rhetoric Heated in Westminster Recall Election REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Identify Simi Man Killed by Commuter Train
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : CONTROLLER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : U.S. Senate : Democrat Dianne Feinstein faces no serious opposition for her party's nomination. On this page, a look at the two major Republican candidates, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. : The Candidate: MICHAEL HUFFINGTON
Brewer a Breath of Fresh Air for Assembly : She Offers Moderate Voice as Rivals Battle Over 70th District's Conservative Legacy
Police Search for Missing Schizophrenic JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : A look at the major candidates for governor, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. On this page: : THE REPUBLICANS : The Candidate: RON UNZ
Space-Time Continuum : Trekkers Show Allegiance, and Costumes, at Anaheim Convention JAIME ABDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area's Fallen Veterans Are Remembered Many Ways : Holiday: Others take advantage of the sunny weather to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend on the sand, in a campsite or at a festival. MAIA DAVIS and DWAYNE BRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Statewide Offices : A look at the major candidates in contested races. : SECRETARY OF STATE
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : L.A. County Races : ASSESSOR
Ghost Camp : Nature: Forest Service budget cutbacks force closure of once-crowded Crystal Lake grounds, and many other such facilities, to overnight visitors. JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Better Way Needed to Gauge Police Effectiveness
Substitute Teachers Need Better Support
Valley Commentary : A Formal Introduction to a Shy, Gray, Endangered Bird : Seldom seen, the migrating songbird has two strikes against it: It prefers to nest close to rivers and streams and it builds its nest near the ground, close to predators. SANDY WOHLGEMUTH, Sandy Wohlgemuth of Reseda is conservation chairman of the Los Angeles Audubon Society
Teen Fatally Shot in Front of Crowded Fountain Valley Studio GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garden Grove Girl Believed Abducted by Ex-Boarder : Crime: Friends of Monica Flores, 11, identify man. Suspect's sister also implicates him. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Governor : A look at the major candidates for governor, their records and excerpts from their stump speeches. On this page: : THE DEMOCRATS : The Candidate: KATHLEEN BROWN
Most Rewards for Crimes Go Unclaimed : Investigations: About 80% expire without being paid out. Despite the low success rate, most law enforcement officials still believe they provide a valuable incentive. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLAS Test Is Part of State Educational Mess
For Detectives, a Case of Too Many Murders to Solve : Crime: Due to an extremely heavy caseload on the Eastside and in South-Central and Southwest L.A., many killers are never caught. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Mary Virginia Carey; Children's Book Author
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : L.A. County Races : SHERIFF
Miniskirt Description Was Out of Bounds
SPECIAL REPORT / ELECTION PREVIEW : DECISION '94 / A Voter's Guide to State and Local Elections : Array of Issues, Races Across County Await Ballot Verdicts CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The June 7 Primary Election : 'Yes' on Prop. 1C Is Vote to Improve Higher Education
Valley Commentary : Big Tujunga Wash Worth Preserving as City's Last Untamed River : People have been talking about saving the Los Angeles River for years. They should also be trying to save this river, one surrounded by grass and rocks instead of concrete. RICHARD KATZ, Richard Katz represents the 39th District in the California Assembly
Facts Are Clear: A Black Man Is Dead; but the Truth is Elusive : Oakland: Family and neighbors say an innocent man was killed protecting his home. Officers contend they fired in self-defense. They broke down the door during a credit-card fraud investigation, but they found nothing. RICHARD LORANT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blast at Ohio Shell Plant Forces Evacuation; 1 Dead From Associated Press
BUSINESS
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : It's all in how you look at it. . .
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Pay Cuts at the Top
Don't Indict Housing Credit Over One Case
System Needed to Track Mutual-Fund Investments CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Clearing the bar
In Fed's Inflation Ambush, Recovery May Get Shot in the Foot ROBERT EISNER, ROBERT EISNER is William R. Kenan professor of economics at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He is the author of "The Misunderstood Economy: What Counts and How to Count It."
Fed Doesn't Control Long-Term Rates
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : In the Pink
Baja Officials Out to Spoil Nafta Agreement
Scaling New Heights : Stock Options Boost Income of O.C. Officers JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Owners Cry 'Farewell,' but Mean 'Welfare' JAMES FLANIGAN
Many New Mexico Residents Welcome Intel and New Jobs
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Easy Come, Easy Go
Divorce and Social Security Benefits CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Scaling New Heights : Fidelity Among Companies That Place Stock in Reward System : Income: Not all salaries and bonuses, however, reflect the value of a business' shares. SUSAN CHRISTIAN and JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Orange County 100
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Executive Pay at California's 100 Biggest Public Companies : How We Put These Charts Together
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : The Stock Options 20
Whittle Bets on Future of Its Electronic Media : Communications: The company has uprooted itself from its print beginnings 25 years ago. SKIP WOLLENBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : The Golden State
Remodeling Motives: More Than Just Money
EDS-Sprint Marriage Begets 'Compunication'
Scaling New Heights : Young Executives Are Old Hands at Leading Corporations : Success: Nine of O.C.'s top 100 are not yet 40; one is 27. Some attribute rapid rise to luck, while others cite hard work. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : How to Read Between the Proxy Statement Lines KATHY M. KRISTOF
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Take my job, please
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Dreams of Many Blue-Collar Workers Crumble Into Wage Gap STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Scaling New Heights : The Corporation: Pay for top California executives continues to climb, although links to performance have made compensation packages more complex. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Airline Deal Fly? Investor David Bonderman Thinks So : Transportation: The Texas investor led the bailout of Continental and aims to do the same with America West. He and his partners say they will not merge the carriers but will link marketing and routes. SUSAN HIGHTOWER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : Five Mattel Executives Prove That Turnaround Makes Fair Pay DONNA K.H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diverse Opinions on Work Force Diversity
Scaling New Heights : Lucrative Familial Deals Add to Officers' Coffers : Pacts: Companies reassure shareholders that the real estate and service contracts some executives have with the public corporations they help manage are in the best interest of all concerned. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIVE PAY : 'Black Sheep' Finds Golden Fleece MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BMW Gives Employees Sense of Pride in Work : Auto industry: Those in South Carolina who have landed one of the coveted jobs are making sure they are up to task. JIM CLARKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Correcting Stereotype of Insurance Agent
SPORTS
Swimmer, 13, Wins Backstroke at Irvine Meet ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ewing Throws Bricks as Pacers Win, 88-68 : NBA playoffs: Back home again, Indiana narrows the gap to 2-1 by holding center to one point and Knicks to record low score. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Huntington Beach Repeats as Champion MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Sell Kingdom for Lion's Share of NBA MIKE PENNER
WORLD CUP '94 : Exposing the Offense Researched by EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ / Los Angeles Times
Booth Has 5-Shot Lead in Arizona Junior Golf
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Chang Almost Turns Back the Clock ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hornaday Cruises Home to Claim NASCAR Event DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Snow Expected to Replace Perez BOB NIGHTENGALE
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : After Losing Twice, Marlins Beat Giants From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Indians Are Cooking at Home From Associated Press
Langston Is a Friend in Need, 9-4 BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : UCLA Works Way Back to Semifinals PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Phoenix Group Is Confident of Gaining an NL Franchise ROSS NEWHAN
Baseball / Ross Newhan : Names And Numbers ROSS NEWHAN
COLLEGE BASEBALL / NCAA REGIONALS : Trojans Need Two Victories at LSU Today From Staff and Wire Reports
Andretti Tries a Last Time to Shake Indy 500 Jinx : This Is His 29th and Final Race; He's Won Once SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Andretti Has Car to Go Out on Top SHAV GLICK
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Injured Finger Puts DeShields on DL MARYANN HUDSON
PREP BASEBALL NOTES : La Quinta to Face Corona at Norco in the Semifinals
Dodgers Feel Out of Place : Baseball: Astacio, who has been nearly unbeatable at home, loses to the Pirates, 7-2. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / NAIA CHAMPIONSHIP : Azusa Pacific Men Win Their 10th Title ARA NAJARIAN
Stanley Cup Finally in Rangers' Reach JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Work The Crowd Breaks Record in Honeymoon BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fixmeister of Hoops : Brown Lifts ABA Burden From Pacers PAUL ATTNER, THE SPORTING NEWS
INDIANAPOLIS 500 : Indy Racing's Saddest Sight JIM MURRAY
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : All Normal Open Nightmares Are Now in Place at Oakmont THOMAS BONK
The New Big Fish : Hernandez Bounces From Obscurity to Center Stage As Emergency Bullpen Ace For Florida Marlins FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Avoid Disaster and Stay Unbeaten : College baseball: TCU scores only one run during troublesome fifth inning, and Fullerton wins, 4-1, to get leg up in regional. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Indy 500 Facts and Figures Associated Press
WORLD CUP '94: 19 DAYS AND COUNTING : Future Is Now : At 20, U.S. Midfielder Reyna Isn't Looking Beyond July LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIANAPOLIS 500 : Start is Finish for Some : Auto Racing: First lap brings together fear, fumes, tight quarters and turbulence. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Klopas Scores for 'Home' Fans : Soccer: Greek-born striker scores U.S. goal in 1-1 tie with Greece before partisan crowd. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Rancho Santiago's Hoalton Impressive in Career Finale STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Lassen Brings Down High-Flying Cypress STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Stafford Only American Woman Left After Bittersweet Victory ELLIOTT ALMOND
Miller Loves to Be Hard to Like : Pacer Star Guard Becomes Popular With Fans the Hard Way SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bloodied but Unbowed : Bobby Bowden's Victory Tour Turns Into a Series of Apologies, but He Has No Intention of Forfeiting the National Title or Resigning GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal Family Crowned After Highland Defeat : Boys' volleyball: Matt Olsen leads Highlanders to four-game victory in the Southern Section Division II championship match. KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas Now Becomes a Jurassic Boss of his Dream Team MIKE DOWNEY
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' TENNIS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Pietrowski Quickly Makes His Way to Singles Title DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Can Tell He's a Snyder; Check the Arm JEFF FLETCHER
Parker Proves a Good Catch for Matadors : Freshman Walk-On Excels Behind Plate PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Julius Boros, Catalyst of Senior Tour, Dies at 74 : Golf: Heart attack claims two-time U.S. Open and PGA champion on course near home. From Associated Press
Simpson Holds Lead; Boros Plays From Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Soccer Fans Will Have to Dance in the Aisles EARL GUSTKEY
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III VOLLEYBALL : Eagles End the Season Perfectly MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Klein Captures NCAA Golf Title JEFF FLETCHER
TENNIS / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : USC's Black Moves Into Singles Final Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Ocean View's Pietrowski Breezes to Title WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Overcoming Adversity What Rockets Do Best MARK HEISLER
Logan: School Knew of Problem Last Year : Basketball: Player says Cal State San Bernardino officials told her she had not violated NCAA rules. GREG SANDOVAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cofer Leads Pack to Win USAC Midgets Race
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I BOYS' VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Unseeded Huntington Beach Makes It Two in a Row MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEL
Destination: Caribbean : A Little Play, a Little Work : Phone Calls and Faxes Followed 4 Women to St. John, but They Still Managed to Relax MARJORIE ROBINS, NEWSDAY
News, Tips & Bargains : Courting a Tour in Washington
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California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs MARY FRANCES SMITH
News, Tips & Bargains : Historic Homes Put Out the Welcome Mat
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Keeping a Healthy Attitude About Tropical Destinations : Diseases: There's always a risk of getting sick in equatorial climes, but preventive measures can help. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
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Destination: Asia : Vietnam, China Cruising Booms SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Weekend Escape: Santa Barbara : VICTORIAN CHARMER, XLNT LOCATION : To a resort town they longed to go, except for lack of a certain cash flow. Friends' advice saved the day: The key is where you stay. ROBIN GREENE, Greene is a free-lance writer based in Thousand Oaks
News, Tips & Bargains : Taking Off From Ontario to Baja
Discounts That Fit to a Tee HANK KOVELL
The Romance of Covered Bridges : You Don't Have to Go East to Find These Antique Treasures. Oregon Has 53 of the Sheltered Spans, More Than Any Other State in the West. JACQUELYN PEAKE, Peake is an Ashland free-lance writer
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