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What happened on April 04, 1995
BUSINESS
Contempo Casuals to Be Sold in $1-Million Deal : Retail: Wet Seal will use existing stock to acquire the 239-store women's clothing chain from Neiman Marcus Group. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cardiges: American Honda Chief Knew of Kickbacks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Non-Union Carpenters Walk Out Over Wages : Labor: Protest organizers say pay is less than half of what a unionized laborer makes. Contractor says action had no effect at job sites. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Amplifier to Work With Thai Sky Cable Jack Searles
Higher Area Stocks May Signal Rosier Local Economy : Markets: The index of shares in 105 local companies climbs 11.5% in the first quarter, surpassing an 8.4% rise in the Dow Jones average. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businesses Cheer Return of Baseball : Sports: Companies connected with the game have advertising, promotions and products on deck. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Income, Spending Figures Offer More Signs of Slowdown : Economy: Personal spending rose only 0.1% in February, personal income 0.5%. Analysts' opinions are mixed. From Associated Press
Camera Platforms Reports $2-Million Loss for Year
Treasury Dept. Moves to Support Sagging Dollar : Currency: But the purchase of greenbacks does little to curb its decline against the yen. Vastness of the market is cited. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Xircom Unveils Netaccess for Computer Networking Jack Searles
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town
Camarillo Firm Markets Classroom Conferencing Jack Searles
Insurance Auto Auctions Acquires Virginia Firm
Oasis Technology Plans to Focus on Ventura County Jack Searles
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
Biosource Sales Up 14%, but Loss Is Posted for Year
Income, Spending Figures Offer More Signs of Slowdown : Economy: Purchasing managers report that manufacturing expansion lost some steam. From Associated Press
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Bonds Gain on News of Slower Growth From Times Wire Services
IRIS Reports Record Earnings for the Year
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Fun to Save Money, the Garage-Sale Way : Economy: Value-conscious consumers can find hidden treasurers and stretch the family budget. From Reuters
County Housing Sales Drop From Year Ago LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kodiak Communications Gets Pennsylvania Account Jack Searles
Company Town : HOLLYWOOD GIANT FOR SALE? : MCA, the Sequel : Matsushita Mulls Whether to Sell; Seagram Emerges as Likely Suitor JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Image, Loral Unit to Work on Filmless X-Rays
Oxnard Firm Awarded Major Chevron Contract LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Systems, WellPoint Vow to Expand DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Dowd Signs With Caravan
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
CU Bancorp Agrees to Acquire Corporate Bank
PacBell Makes Quid Pro Quo Offer to PUC MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OroAmerica's Yearly Net Falls to $4.2 Million
2 O.C. Resort Hotels Sold at Cut-Rate Price : Real estate: The Hyatt Newporter and Dana Point Resort are being unloaded in a market that analysts say has bottomed out. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PacifiCare Gets ValuCare's 67,000 Members
Accessories Business and Auto Dealer Join Forces Jack Searles
Santa Barbara-Based Bank Opens in County LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby Bell Gets OK to Enter Long-Distance : Telecom: Milestone plan with the Justice Department could serve as a blueprint for an overhaul of communications laws. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perkins Joins Firm; Executive Named at AutoPacific Inc.
Heavy Losses Continue for Game Maker THQ Inc.
Company Town : Pearl Jam Signs On With Irvine Firm to Sell Tickets CHUCK PHILIPS
Entenmanns Leases Facility as New Distribution Center Jack Searles
Company Town : HOLLYWOOD GIANT FOR SALE? : NEWS ANALYSIS : Fundamental Folly of Japan's Multinationals: Fear of Letting Go : Management: Problems with foreign subsidiaries are likely to grow as more firms move offshore to cope with the strong yen. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : HOLLYWOOD GIANT FOR SALE? : MCA, the Sequel : Matsushita Mulls Whether to Sell; Seagram Emerges as Likely Suitor JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wet Seal to Buy Contempo in Bid to Bolster Sales : Retail: Analysts think Irvine company will have hands full trying to turn around two clothing operations. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cable Firm to Cut Rates as Part of FCC Settlement KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : HOLLYWOOD GIANT FOR SALE? : Seagram Speculation Bubbles : Deals: Company refuses to comment on rumors that it may sell 25% stake in DuPont in order to acquire MCA. Market mulls scenarios anyway. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Bit of Planning Can Help Make April Less Taxing Ron Galperin
Court Allows Sales Tax on Out-of-State Transportation : Travel: The ruling reinstates Oklahoma's tax and paves the way for others to levy a fee. From Associated Press
U.S. Grants to Help Small Companies Join Export Markets LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aiming a Long Shot Right at the Green : Tiny Atrigon Golf Inc. hopes to get a boost from its deal with top pro Nick Price in its drive to sell high-tech clubs. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mustang Gets 11 Awards in Ventura Ad Club Contest Jack Searles
Raytheon Co. to Acquire Defense Electronics Firm : Aerospace: Analysts say the $2.3-billion price tag for 'crown jewel' E-Systems is high but fair. From Times Wire Services
2 Firefighters Develop Protective Facial Mask : Safety: The pair decided to fill a need. The Hot Shield is designed to keep heat from the face and screen harmful substances from the air. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Stepping Into Driver's Seat With Health Systems Deal : Health care: A decade ago, Malik Hasan was in private practice. Now he'll run nation's biggest publicly held HMO. DAVID R. OLMOS and NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Health Systems, WellPoint Vow to Expand : Health care: Merging companies say they expect to benefit from cost savings, partly through job cuts. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Pearl Jam Signs On With Irvine Firm to Sell Tickets CHUCK PHILIPS
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lightweight Trekking Poles Help Hikers Strike a Balance : Retail: Already popular in Europe, the equipment is catching on among outdoor types in America. DAVID GERMAIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doctor Stepping Into Driver's Seat With Health Systems Deal : Health care: A decade ago, Malik Hasan was in private practice. Now he's at helm of nation's biggest publicly held HMO. DAVID R. OLMOS and NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Bonds Gain on News of Slower Growth From Times Staff and Wire Services
Boss Knew He Was on the Take, Former Honda Executive Says From Associated Press
Valley Crest to Build Olympics Equestrian Site
Jenny Craig Will Pay $9.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transamerica Buys Loan Portfolio From ITT From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Oxnard Fire Chief Choice Expected Soon : Public safety: Search leads to Randy Coggan, who worked as the top official of the Ventura County department from 1988 to 1990. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Officer Taken Off Critical List : Law enforcement: Doctors say Robert Henry, shot in head last month, may leave intensive care unit this week. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 187 Proponent Plans Assembly Run : Politics: Yorba Linda councilwoman says she'll seek the seat that Ross Johnson will vacate if he wins a Senate spot. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One Jury to Hear June 12 Retrial of Menendezes, Judge Decides : Court: Ruling is a setback for defense of two brothers accused of murdering their parents. Their first trials, before two panels, ended in deadlocks. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Son, 17, Admitted Killing Clerk, Mother Testifies : Trial: Woman had earlier turned in the youth and his younger brother after his alleged confession to the Azusa slaying. KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH HILLS : At 70, He's Still True to 1st Love: Model Planes RAY PATTERSON
Youth, Mother Tell Court of Seeing Officer Slain : Violence: Teen-ager demonstrates how Compton policeman was shot in head. San Pedro man is standing trial for 1993 killing, in which second officer also died. EMILY ADAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Judge Says Fleiss Must Sign Waiver to Keep Her Lawyer
LOS ANGELES : ACLU Files Suit Alleging Bias in Fire Department
Countywide : Cypress College to Host High School Seniors BILL BILLITER
LOS ANGELES : Bradley Calls for Fight to Keep Affirmative Action
Orange County Almanac
PLACENTIA : Scaled-Back Zoning Request Considered HOLLY J. WAGNER
THOUSAND OAKS : City Plans to Collect Household Toxics MARY F. POLS
Long-Range School Goals to be Presented HOLLY J. WAGNER
End of Strike Is Just the Ticket for L.A. Fans ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Judge to Address Women's Conference J.E. MITCHELL
CANOGA PARK : Schools Join for Daylong Festival MAKI BECKER
LONG BEACH : Catalina Cruises Back in Business After Dredging
Obituaries
CHAMPIONSHIP WATCH : Dream Team
ORANGE : Director Fights for School Job LESLEY WRIGHT
Burbank Airport Officials Delay Vote on $109.8-Million Loan : Expansion: Decision to postpone action on financing follows Sunday council meeting in which members complained of not having had enough time to prepare. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : UFW Members Picket Outside Produce Firm FRED ALVAREZ
L.A. ELECTIONS / 12th DISTRICT : Bernson Faces Little-Known Challengers in Primary HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Health Corporation Opens New Offices TIM MAY
BREA : City Council to Weigh Bonds to Fund Center ALAN EYERLY
Congress to Derail the Corridor?
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council to Discuss Sale of Some City Properties JEFF BEAN
Haiti--No, It's Not Out of the Woods : But value of U.S. interventions is reaffirmed
OXNARD : Foreclosure Still Sought on Project J.E. MITCHELL
Another Strike and You're Out
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Dymally Aide Faces Charges in Loan Scheme
Journalists to Discuss Reporting on Science NONA YATES
L.A. ELECTIONS / 12th DISTRICT : Bernson Foes Hope to Mine Voter Discontent : Election: Challengers say the longtime councilman is out of touch with his district. But the incumbent is confident of residents' support. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says Anti-Hepatitis Rules May Be Too Broad : Health: He tells county and advocates for developmentally disabled to compromise on restrictions for non-immune workers. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN and JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Speed Humps OKd for Appleton Road SARA CATANIA
Litigation Explosion
Defense Fraud
Community Dream to Uplift Children
Appeal Court Refuses to Rule on Sign Law FRANK MANNING
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : District to Decide on Settlement Offer HOLLY J. WAGNER
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT : Federal Agency to Review Dispute Over Landing Fees
Jerusalem Excavation
Obituaries
Pacoima : School Will Host 'Tribute to Schlock' MICHAEL ARKUSH
Placentia Zoning Change Request Weighed : Land use: Plan calls for reduced number of homes in one area, increased density in another. HOLLY J. WAGNER
Gallegly's Bill Targets Free Public Schooling of Illegal Immigrants : Legislation: The Simi Valley congressman's proposal, in support of Prop. 187, would give states the power to put limits on education. Critics call it a misguided effort that will do more harm than good. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cabin Pressure Problems Force Plane to Return
Housing for Disabled
Keep Standards to End Air Pollution
OXNARD : Maulhardt Property Plan to Be Reviewed J.E. MITCHELL
City Council to Study Waiving $1.5 Million in K mart Fees : Business: Under the plan, Ventura would forgive the up-front charges in order to lure the super store and millions in sales tax revenue to the area. Mayor is not sold on idea. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard No Longer Has Most Crime in County : Law enforcement: Police chief credits neighborhood patrols and an increase in officers for the historic 4.5% reduction last year. Ventura shows a sharp rise. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life at the Top Can Be Lonely but Lucrative : Forget about bonuses for the 30,000 workers to be laid off as a result of the Lockheed merger. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a former Times national correspondent.
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Library Showcases Japanese Art Form DEBRA CANO
Dream Ideas for the New Studio in Town : It must have taken courage to leave Mickey Mouse and Michael Eisner to strike out on your own. SCOTT HARRIS
L.A. ELECTIONS / BALLOT MEASURES : Plan to Simplify Firing of Executives Faces New Test : Charter Amendment 2 reincarnates a measure that has failed four times in 15 years. But this year may be different with mayor's fund-raising efforts on its behalf. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking to Make an Impact : Firm Drops Steel Weight on Ground in Test of Method to Compact Soil SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Spark Returns : Tigers Manager Quits Local Golf Links for Florida Diamond DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : 10th Victim Identified in Molestation Case JULIE TAMAKI
Two Join Debate on Sex Education
Namihas' Retrial on Mail Fraud Charges Set for October SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Man Convicted in Sex Assault on Cellmate DWAYNE BRAY
Guilty of 'a Senseless Crime' : Drunk Driver Gets 6-Year Term for Killing La Habra Officer KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tears on a Field of Dreams AL MARTINEZ
Countywide : College District to Examine Settlement ALAN EYERLY
SIMI VALLEY : Activities to Enliven Youths' Spring Break SCOTT HADLY
Mother Gump
Laguna Man's Conviction for Rape Reversed : Courts: Judge cites defendant's poor legal assistance. He may be released from Death Row, but murder conviction stands. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : School Parcel Tax to Be Discussed RUSS LOAR
Valley Homicides Fall Nearly One-Third : Deaths: Police report 16 slayings for first three months of 1995, down from 23 for same period a year ago. A variety of factors, including the weather, are cited. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No School for Children Here Illegally : The landmark court ruling admitting them gave Congress room to alter states' authority. ELTON GALLEGLY, Rep. Elton Gallegly, a Republican representing Ventura County, is chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Immigration Reform.
Volunteer Drivers for Cancer Patients Sought CHRISTINA LIMA
Schools
GARDEN GROVE : Parking Ordinance Set for Final OK BERT ELJERA
Alleged Cultists Held in Defacing of Church : Crime: Police say the four suspects vandalized Glendale's First United Methodist Church on Feb. 26. Authorities confiscate weapons and satanic artifacts. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Disaster Preparedness Award Contest Starts ALAN EYERLY
City Seeks Homes for Unwanted Pets MAKI BECKER
WOODLAND HILLS : Funds Approved for Pierce Driving Range FRANK MANNING
Mom Testifies Her Son Told Her He Killed Store Clerk : Trial: Woman had earlier turned in the youth and his younger brother after his alleged confession to the Azusa slaying. KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Officials Urge Adding 103 Schools to LEARN Program
FULLERTON : 20 Disabled Visitors Get Taste of Southland STEVE SCHEIBAL
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Saturday Track Meet Open to Youths
Oxnard Is Accused of Turning Its Back on Slum : Housing: Farm worker representative says federal funds are being misused, solution to plight of trailer park residents ignored. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEW YORKER : An Institution Gone to the Dogs : The icon of American writing finally deflates itself with a 16-page photo spread (no prose) on the Simpson trial. GARRISON KEILLOR, Garrison Keillor, the host of Minnesota Public Radio's "Prairie Home Companion," once wrote for the New Yorker.
Woman Dies in House Fire in La Palma TINA NGUYEN
Work to Begin on New Castaway Site VIVIEN LOU CHEN
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Suspect Described in Death of Woman Trapped in Closet
LAGUNA BEACH : Tree's Fate Rests on Council Decision LESLIE EARNEST
Making A Difference in Your Community : Students Help Relieve Stress of Tax Time ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : * Richard E. (Ric) Cardenas; Liquor Store Owner
Team's Owner Peddles Cycling as Family Event RAY PATTERSON
NEWPORT BEACH : Library Will Offer Children's Programs HOLLY J. WAGNER
3 Area Middle School Teachers Win Awards MAKI BECKER
Guatemala and the CIA
Setting a New Course : Opening of Strict School Gives Expelled Students a Second Chance MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wild Westwood : Police Have to Restrain Raucous Victory Celebration by UCLA Fans MARY MOORE and ADRIAN MAHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Janitors Tentatively OK Contract MARILYN MARTINEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Tennis Player Wins Suit Against Club IRA E. STOLL
FOOTHILL RANCH : Supervisor to Speak at School Dedication JEFF BEAN
THOUSAND OAKS : Onetime Stalin Interpreter Talks at College JULIE FIELDS
Friends, Family Mourn Shooting Victim : Simi Valley: Police say the teen-ager may be the city's first gang-related homicide. The accused killer is scheduled to be arraigned today. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Creates Affirmative Action Course AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Police Investigating 2 Possible Suspects in Irvine Slaying MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Police Find Marijuana in Car; Man Arrested
LAX Tower Design a Flight of Fancy : Transportation: A controversy has broken out over the airport's nearly completed air traffic center. Some call it unique; others say it's just plain ugly. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Sex Education Plan Denies Reality
COSTA MESA : Witnesses to Fatal 2-Car Crash Sought
Valley Interveiw : Rabbi Sees Danger in the 'Black Hole' of Lost Spirituality JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Eastwood Elementary Gets Computer System JON NALICK
Suspect Is Captured After 2 Crimes Go Awry JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum May Lose Home, but It Hasn't Lost Hope : Venues: Anaheim may kick Broadcasters Hall of Fame out of stadium today. Group wants city in its future. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Local TV to Carry Live Election Results STEVE RYFLE
NEWS
America From Abroad : Chechnya Rebels Are Ambivalent Toward U.S. : Some admire things American, but they are disappointed in Washington's policy. MATT BIVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Head of United Way Is Convicted SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Treasure of Family Ties, Self-Discovery : HILDA AND PEARL by Alice Mattison , William Morrow, $22, 292 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Battling Nightmare Neighbors : Tempers rise and property values fall as homeowners fight to clean up the eyesore next door. The law offers little relief against fetid swimming pools and towers of trash. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE JUDICIARY : In Yellowstone, They Call Him 'Your Honor' : Magistrate Steven Cole is the country's only federal judge to live in and oversee a national park. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
16 Students, 3 Adults Injured in Explosion at School Associated Press
World Report Profile : Vladimir Arsenijevic : HOT YOUNG NOVELIST : At 29, he earns Yugoslavia's top literary prize for a chronicle of his lost generation. LAURA SILBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEIMAR : Buchenwald Reunion
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Racers Drive Home Importance of Olive Crest KATHRYN BOLD
In Service to the Stars : Personnel: Would-be actors and studio executives who toil as personal assistants are reluctant to be cast in the 'Kato' Kaelin mold. DAVID EHRENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Girl's Call Alerts Police to Murder-Suicide
GOP Links Tax Cuts, Deficit End : Finance: Agreement by House Republicans eliminates major barrier to bill. Proposal requires approval of a spending plan that promises a balanced budget by 2002. JONATHAN PETERSON and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Transit Walkout Spreads to Suburbs
Brothers Found Not Guilty in Fire Deaths of 4 ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : White House Attack Trial Goes to Jury
China to Preserve Beijing Cultural Sites Associated Press
Wilson Says He Regrets Vow Not to Enter Race : Politics: Likely presidential candidate addresses critics who say he reneged on campaign promise. He cites changing Republican field and GOP Congress as reasons. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Walks Fine Political Line in Bid for Presidency : GOP: He's ahead in polls. But can he convince a party hungry for revolution to nominate a veteran insider? RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Moorlach Will Oppose Tax Hike Unless Investors Back It : Recovery: New treasurer insists pool participants who would gain must agree, but won't commit to support even then. Irvine's Brady says tax 'should stand on own merit.' MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOND TICKER : Detective Firm Hired to Get on Treasurer's Office's Case
HARARE : Shoo-In for Mugabe
BEIJING : A Political Sweep
Another Sport Isn't the Answer CHRIS FOSTER
Next Step : Jewish Agency on a Mission to Find a New Mission : Mideast peace and slowed immigration to Israel are undercutting the traditional rallying points for the group. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Raids 2 Factory Sites Operated by Cult SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medicare Fund Counts Extra Year of Solvency : Health: Hospital trust now expected to be bankrupt in 2002. Date when Social Security retirement and disability funds run out of money also is postponed--to 2030. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Reportedly Told Justice About Killings From a Times Staff Writer
Yeltsin OKs AIDS Testing for Foreigners CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kobe Police Fear Wave After Lull SAM JAMESON
Medicare Fund Prognosis Improves a Bit : Health: Hospital trust now expected to be bankrupt in 2002. Date when Social Security retirement and disability funds run out of money also is postponed--to 2030. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRANSPORTATION : Cost-Cutting Congress Looking to Derail Federal Amtrak Subsidies ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VATICAN CITY : Pope Looks to Youth
Next Step : Haiti Looking to Jump-Start Its Comatose Justice System : Not a single trial has been held since Sept. 19, 1994. 'If there is no rule of law, there is no civilization,' warns an American judge sent to help out. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Hongslo's Good Deed Rewarded MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Wins 11th Basketball Title : The celebrations were spirited at sports bars across Orange County. LEN HALL and STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Russia Won't Budge on Iran Nuclear Deal CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE FALL COLLECTIONS / NEW YORK : Good Riddance, Retro Gals DEBRA GENDEL, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
UCLA Back on Top With 11th Title MIKE DOWNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Church Is No Sanctuary From Battles : Conflict with Moscow government has put a nun in the hospital and riot police behind the altar. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.R. Man Pushes for More Regulation of His Industry : Capitol: Under bill backed by Reagan's son-in-law, firms that organize campaigns to influence lawmakers would have to file financial reports as lobbyists do. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mrs. Clinton Hears Success Stories From Bangladeshi Women Associated Press
150 Hutus Killed in Burundi Village, U.S. Envoy Says From Associated Press
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Simpson Prosecutors Detail Trail of Blood JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assassination Probe Adds to U.S.-Haiti Tension : Caribbean: Top official tied to plot, sources say. But Aristide insists evidence doesn't warrant action. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Tejano Music Star Selena Is Buried
Is There Hope for an End to the Slaying of Innocents? : Violence: Last week alone, three bystanders were killed in Southland. Survivors and officials vainly seek answers. JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuclear Waste Dump Foes Call Science Academy Biased : Environment: Two senators and seven members of national body say its panels assessing Ward Valley and Yucca Mountain sites are pro-nuclear power. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Clinton Relaxes in Calm Before Storm : Politics: In friendly territory, he decries proposed education funding cuts. He also recharges his batteries before beginning a counteroffensive to the GOP's 100-day agenda. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Niger Epidemic Kills 1,965 Reuters
No Diverting Measure M Funds: OCTA RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Worker Kills 5, Self in Shooting at Texas Company From Associated Press
U.S., Mexico Join Forces Against Drug Cartels : Law enforcement: Police seize $65 million, indict 80 suspects in sweep along border targeting money-laundering operations. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pakistan Extradites Drug Suspects to U.S. : Crime: Turning over alleged kingpins is latest move by Islamabad that pleases American officials. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Baby Won't Take a Bow KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bullfrog Coach Surprised That This Sport's in Style : Roller hockey: Sonier watches team draw an average of nearly 10,000. Franchise also runs youth camps. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wild Pigs in India Beat It When Jackson Sings Reuters
Regional Outlook : Portugal Takes New Interest in an Old Colony : After years of neglect tiny holding get ruler's attention as Chinese takeover nears. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Matranga
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Next Step : Kobe's Aftershocks Include Housing Shortage : Eleven weeks later, controversy and uncertainty delay recovery. Relief camps may go through summer. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fast Help for That Achy Breaky Tooth KATHLEEN DOHENY
A Hand Up : Yes, the welfare system has its problems. But as the debate over reform measures rages, we sometimes overlook the success stories. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Welfare Reform Bill DUANE NORIYUKI
BODY WATCH : Streak Smarts : You might say Mark Covert likes to run. He's averaged 11 miles every day since 1968--just because he can. KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amanda Freed
On a Roll : Orange County Becomes Hotbed of Roller Hockey MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postscript : Troubled Tycoon : Once he was France's 'Zorro of business.' Now Bernard Tapie is bankrupt, accused of bribery, tax evasion and loan defaults. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
3 Replacement Players to Triple-A : Angels: Mack, Akerfelds, Peguero will be Vancouver teammates of several former strikers. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvey Penick, Teacher of Golf and Life, Dies From Associated Press
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Spotlight : The Word From Nolan LONNIE WHITE
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Spotlight : Bruin Kids Are All Right LONNIE WHITE
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Spotlight : Big Finisher LONNIE WHITE
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Spotlight : Wooden Stays In The Background MIKE DOWNEY
UCI's Humphrey Has Four-Shot Lead
Woodbridge Upsets Dana Hills in Tennis
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Boxing Card at Pond Gets Favorable Review : Fights: Aside from some melees outside ring, 12,479 saw three world title bouts and competitive non-title fight. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Let The Party Begin MIKE DOWNEY
Titans Creep Back to Top Spot in Poll
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Spotlight : Hail To The Champions Reuters
TELEVISION / LARRY STEWART : Making the Calls With Simplicity LARRY STEWART
NHL ROUNDUP : Three Goals in 49 Seconds Help Blues Top Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
Ncaa Championship Game / Ucla 89, Arkansas 78 : Spotlight : Emotional Moment GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Cypress Chipped Away Until It Had 26 Singles, 29 Runs STEVE KRESAL
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Harrick Showing Why He Is the Survivor of Westwood STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Now 49ers Can Jump-Start Search for Women's Coach JASON REID
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Butler Is Too Costly, Shown the Door : Dodgers: Claire says club can't afford center fielder, who had been offered $3.5 million. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Ellis' Move in Limbo, Tustin Seeking a Football Coach MARTIN HENDERSON
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Sweetness in Seattle : NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / UCLA 89, ARKANSAS 78 : Bruins Rise to Occasion for 11th Title : UCLA: Edney can play only 2 1/2 minutes, but senior O'Bannon and freshman Bailey lead 89-78 victory over Arkansas. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Birthday Trip to London, She Was Always on the Run MAL FLORENCE
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / UCLA 89, ARKANSAS 78 : Two Top Hogs Penned Up : Bruins Shut Down Williamson and Thurman on Three Key Plays Late in Second Half, and Arkansas' Rally Quickly Fizzles Out LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Warriors Suspend Absent Sprewell Without Pay From Staff and Wire Services
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Taylor Honored With King-Sized Victory, 7-2 Over Oilers : Hockey: Former right wing from days of the Triple Crown Line is lauded by team, fans and opponents at the Forum. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Tennis Coaches Play Some Musical Chairs WENDY WITHERSPOON
Death of 'Best Seven' Wager: Horse Racing at Its Worst ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
3 Replacement Players to Triple-A : Angels: Mack, Akerfelds, Peguero will be Vancouver teammates of several former strikers. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / UCLA 89, ARKANSAS 78 : A Big Return From Dollar : UCLA: Guard steps into Edney's shoes and fills them perfectly, even though the statistics won't necessarily show it. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweetness in Seattle : NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / UCLA 89, ARKANSAS 78 : MVP Is Most Happy : UCLA: Tears in his eyes, Ed O'Bannon gets down on that rebuilt knee and gives thanks. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seles' Attacker Walks Free After Appeal : Tennis: German court rejects plea from former No. 1 player and upholds original verdict in knife assault. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / UCLA 89, ARKANSAS 78 : SPOTLIGHT : Bailey Ball Is Beautiful : UCLA's Freshman Guard Puts Exclamation Point on Outstanding Season With 26 Points, 9 Rebounds MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / UCLA 89, ARKANSAS 78 : Landslide Even He Admires MIKE DOWNEY
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