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What happened on April 19, 1995
SPORTS
Bluegill Becomes Catch of the Day at Lake Perris
Great Guapote : Angler Uncovers Unique Fishing Experience at Ancient Costa Rican Volcano PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murray Reinstated; Clippers Lose Fifth in a Row : Basketball: Rookie returns after suspension as 104-91 loss at Dallas guarantees league's worst record. From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Marina Girls No. 3 in National Soccer Poll MARTIN BECK
Ducks Begin Processing Playoff Tickets
What's Left for Magrane? : Angels Have Few Chances Remaining for Former Star Beset by Pitching Injuries MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Win and Keep Postseason in Sight ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Hawking Has His Work Cut Out for Him LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls
Magic Eyes Olympic Redux : Basketball: Former Laker great touts 'excellent shape' in quest for second go-around as a 1996 Olympian. From Associated Press
With Jordan Out of the Way, Barons Back at Full Strength MAL FLORENCE
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : After Final Exams, Pepperdine Faces More Tough Tests GARY KLEIN
Baseball Showdown Rescheduled Thursday
Prep Roundup
NBA ROUNDUP : Spurs One Victory Away From Clinching Best Record From Associated Press
Mariner Chairman Says Team Will Remain Intact From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins Beat Rangers to Clinch Playoff Berth From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Zane Smith Signs With Red Sox Associated Press
Thurman Opts For NBA Draft From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : No Hugs, Kisses When Butler, Lasorda Renew Acquaintances BOB NIGHTENGALE
Boys
Poor Effort Earns Northridge Return Trip to Hawaii : Men's volleyball: Price says Matadors did not try in loss to Santa Barbara. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Mohr Survives in Baseball Victory Over Calvary Chapel CHRIS FOSTER
Lakers Dig Hole Too Deep : Pro basketball: Seattle builds early 30-point lead, cruises to 113-97 victory. L.A. slips in playoff race. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLU Has Becker Feeling Safe at Home JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seven Pitchers Can't Make CSUN Lucky : College baseball: UCLA beats Matadors' bullpen by committee, 6-5. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Play at Plate Gives Birmingham a 3-2 Victory Over Chatsworth
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Red Sox Sign Zane Smith, Who Takes Big Salary Cut Associated Press
Blake-Small Makes a Pitch for Being Best in the WAC
Magic Says He'll Play in Atlanta : Basketball: Former Laker offers his services to the U.S. team that will play in 1996 Olympics. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawking Retains Job With Titans : Basketball: Cal State Fullerton administrators say stability was a major factor in the decision. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Sweeps Santa Margarita in Volleyball JON CLIFFORD
It's Quitting Time for Joe, His Patsies MIKE PENNER
Santa Barbara Too Much For Buena MIKE BRESNAHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball/ Daily Report : Dodgers BOB NIGHTENGALE
One Strike Is One Too Many for La Reina Slugger Anderson
Mighty Ducks Score With Financial World : Business: Franchise, reportedly worth twice what Disney paid for it, is rated second-most valuable in NHL. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Diagnosis for Every Ailment MIKE DOWNEY
LOS ALAMITOS : Vessels Has Pretty Good One-Two Punch STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salmon Take Hold in Santa Barbara PETE THOMAS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Turner, Fabregas Sent Down as Team Trims Roster to 37 MIKE DiGIOVANNA
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Huter, 3 Freshmen Propel Master's
Montana Goes Home to Say Goodby : Pro football: About 25,000 attend his retirement ceremony in San Francisco and attempt unsuccessfully to get him to reconsider. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Accomplishes Comeback in Ninth : College baseball: Toven's single enables Free Spirit to soar past Canyons, 6-5. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Parole Official Resigned After Sexual Allegation From Associated Press
Fung Testimony Ends; Ito Starts Jury Inquiry ANDREA FORD and TIM RUTTEN and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Proving Ground : With federal funding on the line, a new agency must show it helps--not hinders--the efforts to solve the problems of rampant homelessness. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Security Breach Seen in Somalia Document Snafu Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : 2nd Suspect Arrested in Lawyer's Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Journalism Chair Funded Associated Press
Winnie Mandela Enters Hospital; Stress Cited Associated Press
Media Turn Doomsayers in Covering Pope's Health : Journalism: Reports dwell on possible illnesses. Vatican says he is fine, but its history of secrecy leads to speculation. DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Has Campaign, Needs Manager : Politics: 'We're still looking,' says Garden Grove presidential hopeful who announced candidacy last week. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embattled State Agriculture Chief Resigns DAN MORAIN and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RSVP : There Were Lots of Lawyers in the House BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Odors in Transit Stations Send 51 to Hospitals in Japan From Times Wire Services
Bolivia Declares Siege, Arrests Striking Unionists Associated Press
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
County GOP Committee Unanimous: No on Tax Hike LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Complex Pool Settlement Wins Overwhelming Support : Recovery: All but a few agencies give up the right to sue for the promise of eventual full restitution of investments. The plan now goes to bankruptcy judge for May 2 hearing. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sometimes, Love Is No Match for Addiction ROBIN ABCARIAN
Times Awarded Pulitzer for Coverage of Quake : Honors: Prize is paper's second in three years for covering a calamity. Small daily wins for public service. DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : U.S. Floats Offer to Hawaii of Some Far-Flung Islands : Washington wants to give state control of seven tiny Pacific territories. Honolulu ponders the opportunities, liabilities. SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Americans Are Less Optimistic, Wary of Bureaucracy, Poll Finds GUY GUGLIOTTA, THE WASHINGTON POST
Probe Divides Mexico President, Ruling Party MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluoridation Bill Passes First Test in Legislature : Health: Assembly panel approves measure 7-4. It would require treatment of public drinking water. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Popejoy Delays Scheduled Takeoff of Airport Sale Study : Recovery: Supervisors reluctantly postpone vote but urge task force to determine whether it's even doable. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Clinton Denounces GOP Welfare Bill : Reform: The President challenges Congress to come up with a compromise on House legislation by July 4. He also marks out the political line on several other issues. DOYLE McMANUS and ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Gov. Casey Opts Not to Run Against Clinton From Associated Press
John E. Howard; Co-Prosecutor in Sirhan Trial
DATELINE: MIAMI : Castro Obsession Still Sets Off Fiery Debate in South Florida MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alan Hare; Soldier-Spy, Financial Times Executive
Wife of Pan Am Bombing Victim Wins $19 Million From Associated Press
Grover Lewis; Magazine Writer
Islamic Prisoners Put Arafat in Bind : Mideast: As PLO chief frees some extremists, Israel says he must do more. Palestinians accuse him of selling out. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates Raised Record $286 Million in '94 : Politics: Common Cause report says big spenders usually won. The group strives to place a campaign finance reform initiative on the '96 ballot. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Joins 3 Baby Bells in Innovative TV Venture : Hollywood: Partnership plans to send programs over phone lines. Funding of $500 million is pledged. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Says She Carries Gun, Seeks Eased Rules : Legislature: Simi Valley councilwoman backs bill to allow more people to carry concealed, loaded weapons. She says women need firearms for protection. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Rules It Has Final Say on Lawsuits DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$4-Million O.C. Health-Care Cut Spares Elderly JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : 62 Villagers Killed, U.N. Officials Say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A New Stamp : The Postal Service wants to deliver customer satisfaction. Rancho Santa Margarita's store, a working prototype, has a new look--and some first-class features. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Teaching Girls Not to Be Limited as Women LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frank Bristow; JPL Media Spokesman for 24 Years
Captured by the Law of the Jungle : Nature: Sy Montgomery has devoted years of her life to the study of the imperiled man-eating tigers. FREDERIC GOLDEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Jury Probe Poses an Array of Perils and Paradoxes for Ito : Judge must try to guarantee a fair trial but has to avoid unwarranted influence on panelists' eventual deliberations. TIM RUTTEN and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel Urges Revival of CLAS Test : Education: The exam should be salvaged and its flaws corrected, research group says. The need for a new test by 1996 is called crucial. ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
France Threatens to Pull Balkans Peacekeepers : Bosnia: Shaken by deaths of two soldiers, Paris wants extended cease-fire and loosened rules on the use of force. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Labor Activist, 12, Killed in Pakistan Reuters
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : The Reality Behind Assault on Fung BILL BOYARSKY
U.S. to Toughen Business Loan Fairness Rules ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Used Cars Are Now the Hottest Wheels : The 'pre-owned' market has mushroomed, fueled by upscale customers' sticker shock and fading of the stigma attached to buying older models. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Computer System Too Costly, State Audit Says : Government: Report finds that total expense will exceed projections by $455 million and that the equipment may never do all it was supposed to. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Court Cracks Down on Japanese Cult : Religion: All activities by the sect suspected in Tokyo subway attack are outlawed. Group claims 30,000 members in Russia. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Awarded Pulitzer for Coverage of Quake : Honors: Prize is paper's second in three years for covering a calamity. Small daily wins for public service. DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trucker Admits to Killing 3, Dumping Bodies Near Road From Associated Press
Arturo Frondizi; Former President of Argentina
He Takes Kids on the Ride of Their Lives LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire Dept. Defends Handling of Station Used for Filming ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : The Longest Hour of the Day : Coming home to your kids after a hard workday can be unnerving. But preparing yourselfmentally--or even just feeding the little ones--could make for a less painful experience. DAWN BONKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Boy, AIDS and a Lesson in Life : Education: A play for children pulls no punches as it tells the tragic yet inspiring story of an 8-year-old's struggle. BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : An Argument in Favor of the Public Education System : THE POWER OF THEIR IDEAS: Lessons for America From a Small School in Harlem by Deborah Meier , Beacon Press, $20, 202 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Walter Dummer Fisher; Economist, Quit UC Post Over Loyalty Oath
Pauline Ames Plimpton; Wrote About Famous Men in Her Family
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Abuse of Latinos
PATRICK DOWNS / Los Angeles Times
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Chase, Gunfight JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Up to 5,000 Expected at Today's Funeral for Officer Henry LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firestorm of Questions
SEAL BEACH : Part of Pier to Close for Repair Work RUSS LOAR
Defense-Conversion Bid OKd by County CARLOS V. LOZANO
Countywide : Cox to Review GOP's Touted First 100 Days
GLENDALE : $18-Million Project at College to Begin STEVE RYFLE
SANTA PAULA : Brochure Promised on Redevelopment CHRISTINA LIMA
Thousand Oaks Awards Library Book-Moving Pact to Eastern Firm : Facilities: The Connecticut company will get $118,950 to transfer contents to the old City Hall and back again after quake repairs are made. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANA POINT : Builder Offers to Put Trails in City Parkland LEN HALL
Orange County Almanac
Russia's Resurgent Enemy Within
L.A. Moves Step Closer to Bullet Sales Rules : Violence: Council votes 9 to 2 to require identification from buyers and record-keeping by vendors. Final decision on ordinance is expected next week. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Firefighters Endorse Loh for Council Seat TRACY WILSON
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : El Toro: Still an Open Question
Compton Voters Reject Big Pay Raises for Officials : Elections: Newcomers Villicana, Streator and Little win Pasadena council seats. Vote is tight on Pomona card club proposals. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : Fire Engulfs House; No One Is Injured DUNCAN MARTELL
GLENDALE : Alex Patrons May Exchange Tickets STEVE RYFLE
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Yaroslavsky Accused of Bid to Limit Debate HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : City OKs Sale of Site for Two Historic Homes After Vandals Strike GREG HERNANDEZ
An Impasse Likely to Endure? : Once again, U.S-Japan relations go tense
PROP. 187 WATCH : Forgetful Recall
Countywide : Boy of 4 Awaits Donor Kidney ALAN EYERLY
SIMI VALLEY : City Gets $600,000 in Earthquake Aid SARA CATANIA
Obituaries
Arson Believed Cause of Apartment Blaze
County to Tap Reserve Funds to Cut Deficit Over 2-Year Span : Finances: Supervisors vote unanimously on plan to counter a projected shortfall of $38 million. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Playhouse Announces Season JAN HERMAN
Channel Islands Redevelopment Study Approved : Project: Supervisors OK concept of proposal, despite residents' concerns. The board action gives the go-ahead for environmental impact report. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making the Case for a Sales Tax Hike Will Be a Real Trial Dana Parsons
Ex-Worker Alleges Bias in Suing Tustin Firm SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Couple to Donate $100,000 to Hospitals CHRISTINA LIMA
Sharp Rise in Officer Resignations Troubles Police Commission : Law enforcement: The number who have quit the department quadrupled over last four years. Many who left cited concerns over pay, leadership and a perception of unfair promotion policies. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH COUNTY : Senior Workshops Help Improve Driving FRANK MESSINA
NEWPORT BEACH : Library Schedules Family Day Events HOLLY J. WAGNER
LONG BEACH : Development Ban for Sacred Site Is Rejected
Foster Nomination
GOP Contract
Poor Voter Turnout
New Drug Court Promotes Treatment : Law: County begins alternative approach to narcotics cases, seeking to keep users out of jail. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Mexican Official Begins Talks With Police Panel
Colleges
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN to Hold Forum on Gay, Lesbian Issues ANTONIO OLIVO
VENTURA : Mother Indicted in Infant's Death DWAYNE BRAY
DANA POINT : Major Street May Get Lower Speed Limit JEFF BEAN
Trial Delay May Benefit Holden's Reelection Bid : Politics: Facing sexual harassment charges during campaign would have been a political nightmare for the councilman, experts say. But he laments postponement of case. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malathion Spraying to Be Extended 1 Month : Medfly: Two dates for eradication program are added. Authorities blame cool spring weather, which can lengthen the pest's life cycle. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : County Librarian to Discuss Cutbacks
The Fight Against Crime: Notes from the Front : Drive-By Purse Snatchings Jolt Galleria NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Texas Firm Seeks Local Trash Contract SCOTT HADLY
PERSPECTIVES ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : Is It an Institutional Crutch or Essential to Women's Progress? : A case study from the trenches shows why strong enforcement of non-discrimination must be protected. JENIJOY La BELLE, Jenijoy La Belle is a professor of literature at Caltech and author of "Herself Beheld: The Literature of the Looking Glass" (Cornell University Press, 1988).
Obituaries
THOUSAND OAKS : Farmers' Market to Move to Mall Lot TRACY WILSON
Unwed Parents
VENTURA : Dredging Fees for Keys Homes Renewed JEFF McDONALD
Entertainment Draws Most Growth in Area JILL LEOVY
Supervisors Agree to Wetlands Plan : Development: Koll Real Estate Group wins battles to demolish a World War II bunker and to get local OK to build 3,300 homes and restore 1,100 acres of marshland. RENE LYNCH and CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THOUSAND OAKS : Businessman Rams Car to Stop Suspects LISA M. BOWMAN
Man Linked to O'Connor's Son Charged ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Advertising Sign Rules Set Aside TOM RAGAN
Slain Man Called Victim of Forgery : Crime: Prosecutors say millionaire's fiancee stole $500,000 by signing his name to checks, the last dated the day he was shot. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Cutting Edge : Poor Fear Welfare-Reform Act's Cuts to Day-Care, Nutrition Funding LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK PARK : Hoisted Cross Crowns Parish's Building Efforts PAUL ELIAS
PERSPECTIVES ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : Is It an Institutional Crutch or Essential to Women's Progress? : Lacking a moral argument, femiists are using divisiveness to achieve their putative goal of inclusion. LAURA A. INGRAHAM, Laura A. Ingraham, a member of the Independent Women's Forum, is a lawyer in Washington. and
Latina Students to Attend CSUN Forum ED BOND
County Graduates of FBI's Academy to Be Honored LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Suspect Gang Connection in Shooting Death of Santa Ana Man, 19
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Not Exactly Rinky-Dink
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : School Bus Yard Study OKd Amid Protests JEFF BEAN
Oxnard's Retreat Postponed as Officials Bicker MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corrupt Licensed Dealers Called Key Source of Handguns Used in Southland Crimes JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Teen-Ager Pleads Not Guilty in Attack on Neighbor
$200,000 in Rape Case of Foster Child CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Wins Claim Against L. A. County : Litigation: The 18-year-old allegedly had been sexually abused while in foster care. State and insurance company will contribute to the $500,000 settlement. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Marine Training to Include Explosions TOM RAGAN
For Most Part, O.C. Weathers Storm Handily : Rain: South County is hit the hardest, but scattered traffic accidents are the only major problems of what forecasters expect is the last big rainfall of a very wet season. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : County Bankruptcy Settlement Offer OKd LESLEY WRIGHT
Field Trip to the Future : Fresno 8th-Graders Charter a Bus to UCLA and Glimpse Their Dream--College BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lightning Causes Power Outages
PASADENA : 17-Year Veteran Named as Acting Police Chief
It's $100 Million and Punt : Coliseum: L.A. fixed up the Raiders' playpen, but that's not good enough for Al Davis. SAM HALL KAPLAN, Sam Hall Kaplan, whose books include "L.A. Lost & Found" (Crown) and "L.A. Follies" (Cityscape), is an essayist for Fox KTTV News and Los Angeles Magazine
PANORAMA CITY : Congressman Will Speak to Residents TIM MAY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Public to Get Access to Firing Range DEBRA CANO
Obituaries : * Donald Palmer; Musician, Furniture Craftsman
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Assessor Warns Property Owners of Solicitations
Three Top Officials Will Leave UCLA Clinic : Medicine: Although the departures from the Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital come in the wake of accreditation problems at the facility, the doctors and the school deny any link. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fung's Testimony in Simpson Case
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Taxi Company Given OK on Higher Fares DEBRA CANO
John E. Howard Dies; Part of Team That Prosecuted Sirhan
TUSTIN : New Mayor Vows to Help Improve Southwest Area ALAN EYERLY
CALABASAS : Water Study Takes Some Heat Off Tapia FRANK MANNING
SHERMAN OAKS : Upscale Shops' Profits Go to Cancer Society MAKI BECKER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wedding Held in Hospital's Intensive Care Unit : Nuptials: Bride's sister, brother and stepfather died last week in a freeway crash. Her mother and brothers watch from beds. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors Ban Horse Tripping CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Should Evidence Collected Without a Warrant Be Allowed?
Back-Yard Dispute : Family Seeks to Use Land That Turns Out to Be Part of Park Near Simi Valley SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Overpaid for River Cleanup, Contractor Says JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Suspects Charged in Shootout With Police
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Building Firms Sued Over Worker's Death DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Webb Testifies for Gun Bill Before Assembly Public Safety Panel : Legislation: Simi Valley councilwoman urges committee to support a proposal that would allow more people to carry concealed weapons. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Top Officials Leaving UCLA Clinic : Medicine: Although the departures from the Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital come in the wake of accreditation problems at the facility, the doctors and the school deny any link. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Wants Say on Liquor Licenses KAY HWANGBO
Manager of Big A to Run Convention Center Too : Facilities: Greg Smith started work at the stadium at 17, as a ticket seller. The consolidation is part of cost-cutting efforts. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Restores Ice House Permit but Adds Conditions MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nehemiah Housing
Theater Review : Fast Pace Keeps 'Corpse' Kicking T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Dancers Put Themselves on the Line MICHAEL ARKUSH
Reseda Man Pleads Innocent in Attack JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Advocates, Critics Reload for Debate : Assembly: Simi councilwoman makes emotional appeal for legislation to allow concealed weapons. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Mazda's Ad Agency Lays Off 22 CHRIS WOODYARD
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : High-Tech to Conquer High Anxiety KATHLEEN WIEGNER
Merrill Lynch Income Down, but Stock Leaps on Rebound Hopes From Times Wire Services
Wells Fargo Profit Up, Stock at Record High From Times Staff and Wire Reports
March Housing Starts Decline to Lowest Level in Two Years From Associated Press
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advertisers Entering the Classroom, Study Says From Associated Press
GAO, Pentagon Asked to Look at Exec Bonuses : Compensation: Sen. Boxer says the $92 million in payments planned at Lockheed Martin may violate federal rules. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey Financial Sees Quarterly Profit Drop 45%
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Students Get Word From Popejoy on Fund Fiasco LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : The Net's Best Leapfrogging Tool DANIEL AKST, Daniel Akst, a Los Angeles writer, is a former assistant business editor for technology at The Times
Transportation Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Yo, Dude! Here's Your Dream Video Job : Software: Game testers get paid to play, but the job is more rigorous than it looks. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women on Board : Survey Indicates Inroads Into the Male-Dominated Business World Associated Press
Orange County Crisis Calls for Some Cool Consideration JAMES FLANIGAN
High-Tech Stakes Hike Peril of Bugs : Upgrading: In the race for more sophisticated software, there is a growing reliance on life and death applications, such as flying an airliner. EVAN RAMSTAD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prop. 103 Author Rejects Bid to Help Insurance Dept. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop Hit With Job-Bias Complaint From Newsday
New Crash Tests Rate Cars at Higher Speed From Associated Press
Dollar Drops Below 80 Yen; T-Bills Ease : Markets: Currency sinks to new postwar low in Tokyo before central bank steps in. Short-term yields fall on economic outlook. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Theme Parks Keep Turning It Up a Notch CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Threatens to Suspend Car Trade Talks With U.S. : Trade: The tension level between the two nations increases as the White House considers retaliatory sanctions. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contractors Seek to Resolve Carpenter Strike DON LEE
Coram to Buy Lincare for $1 Billion From Reuters
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Internet Society Supports, Manages Ever-Growing Network AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Public Pension Funds Give Backing to Chrysler Management : Autos: The 18-member group, which includes CalPERS, says it opposes Kerkorian's $22.8-billion takeover bid. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Clears Panic in Sale of ICN Stock : Inquiry: The chairman of the Costa Mesa drug maker sold shares while delaying news of an unfavorable FDA decision. Angry investors call the vote a 'whitewash.' BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Wins Australian Contract
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Takes Another Fall; Dow Tumbles 16.25 Points From Times Wire Services
ENTERTAINMENT
TV REVIEW : 'Talking': A Skillful Directorial Debut RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Daughter' Spins a Tale About Bard's Will PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : Final Week's Standings Same as for the Season LEE MARGULIES
O.C. Music : Salonen's Flip Side : The L.A. Philharmonic Music Director Will Conduct His Own 'Mimo II' CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Romanticized Fantasia Goes for an Aimless 'Drive' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : New Music Group Jazzes It Up With Mackey Premiere DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Major Networks' Prime-Time Ratings Dip--Again : Television: Despite a few hits, the Big Three find nothing to brag about as final season Nielsen numbers are released. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
A Time to Celebrate Change : Bella Lewitzky Will Dissolve Her Dance Troupe, but First She Plans to Commemorate Her Career in '96-97 Season LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
FAMILY : Serendipity's Heartfelt 'Velveteen Rabbit' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finder's 'Keepers': Snapping Flashes of Soul : Photography: With her ethnographic portraiture, Dana Gluckstein strives to create 'a divine moment' by connecting with her subjects. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Now There Once Was an Artist Named Lear . . . WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
'500 Nations' Sets the Record Straight HOWARD ROSENBERG
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