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What happened on April 26, 1995
BUSINESS
Taco Bell Cools on Hot 'n Now Burger Chain : Fast food: Company plans to sell most of its hamburger outlets to franchisees and licensees. Its only California eatery is in O.C. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PEOPLE : Audrie Krause to Step Down as Head of Consumer Group TURN MARTHA GROVES
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PEOPLE : John F. Maher to Become CEO at Great Western at Year's End THOMAS S. MULLIGAN
Tax Exemption for Mello-Roos Bonds Backed : Housing: Federal proposal to strip the benefit would 'chill' county growth, public officials warn. IRS declines comment until after upcoming hearings. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Economic Foul Ball DAVID NEIMAN
NEWS ANALYSIS : Finance Reports, Confidence Boost Peso : Mexico: Stocks have also rebounded on government's handling of economic crisis. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARNINGS: Cost Cuts Take UAL Out of Red : Cost Cuts Take UAL Out of Red Zone From Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex
Retailing
Smaller Stocks Get Left in Dust of Blue-Chip Rally TOM PETRUNO
Other News
Compensation, Benefit Costs Up Just 2.9% : Economy: Record low gain for past 12 months is good news for employers but indicative of employees' struggle. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More S. Korean Food Rule Changes Sought From Reuters
IBM Chairman Defends Stance on Dividends : Investment: Stock gains said more important than higher shareholder compensation. From Associated Press
Health
EARNINGS : Disney Earnings Up a Roaring 27% From Times Wire Services
Energy
Technology
Decline in Dollar Is Unjustified, G-7 Says : International finance: But ministers meeting in Washington offer no plan to rescue the ailing U.S. currency. JAMES GERSTENZANG and JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dow Reinstated as Defendant in Implant Suits : Consumers: Firm says it has no plans to participate in settlement talks. Nearly 5,000 women have sued. From Associated Press
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ask Investors, Kerkorian Tells Chrysler : Autos: Letter proposes his bid be put to shareholder vote and challenges car company's version of events. Chrysler disagrees. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Survey Shows Greatest Confidence Since '90 : Economy: Nationwide, sales of existing homes revived in March--but fell 3.3% in California. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Duplication of Research Isn't as Bad as It Sounds LEE DYE
Taco Bell to Sell Most of Its Hot 'n Now Units GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Eye on the Future : Lens Maker a Good Example of Southland's Pride, Hope JAMES FLANIGAN
Bell Atlantic Pulls Back From Video Network Plan : Telecom: Phone firm asks FCC to suspend two pending requests, citing technological changes. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner in Software Venture From Times Wire Services
Other News
Koll in Venture to Develop Coastal Property : Real estate: Entity formed with Akins is likely to be master builder for wetlands project. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : ISDN Provides a Hot Rod for Motoring on the Information Highway LAWRENCE J. MAGID
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : A New Idea in Trashy Clothes : Textile Mills Are Recycling Garbage Into Quality Fabrics KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Japanese PC Drive Makers Join Sony Camp in Disc War : Electronics: Toshiba loses out as three firms say they will conform to the Sony-Philips' standard. From Reuters
Service Now Counts With Fortune 500 MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Seek Magic Mix of Money-Making Mutual Funds : Finance: Multi-fund portfolios with results that justify the effort remain frustratingly elusive. CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Advanced Logic Posts $1.1-Million Quarterly Profit
People MICHAEL PARRISH
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The Cutting Edge / COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : For Real Thrills, Get Yourself Ensnared in the World Wide Web DANIEL AKST
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$7.2-Million Loss Reported by AST for Third Quarter : Earnings: Revenue is up from a year ago, however, and analysts express confidence that computer manufacturer is making right moves. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Atlantic Bell Acts to Drop 'Hybrid' Network Proposal : Telecom: Phone company may scrap plans and build more advanced fiber-optic system. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKET: Stocks Slip Along With Hopes for Ailing Dollar : FINANCIAL MARKETS : Traders Leery of G-7 Help on Ailing Dollar From Times Wire Services
Pacific Snax Sells 57% Stake in Vegas Chips
MARKET: Stocks Slip Along With Hopes for Ailing Dollar : FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Slides Awaiting G-7; Stocks Mixed From Times Staff and Wire Services
AUTOS : Yokohama Tire Wins Recognition by Toyota for On-Time Delivery
NEWS
Fire Ravages Old Tucson Film Studios : Blaze: Three-fourths of facility's wooden buildings, seen in hundreds of TV and movie Westerns, are destroyed or damaged. Priceless artifacts are also lost. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brainstorming : Smoking addiction. Obesity. Compulsive shopping. Experts keep finding new uses for antidepressants. But critics say such treatments are getting ahead of the research. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Third and Vermont PETER H. KING
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Motive for Bombing May Lie With FBI Agent : Probe: Bob Ricks, assigned to Oklahoma City, was chief spokesman during raid at Waco, Tex. Some speculate blast may have been in retaliation. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Mann; Hollywood Columnist and Biographer
CIVIL RIGHTS : New Facts on '66 Slaying of Rights Leader Reach Light of Day : FBI releases sealed documents on unsolved murder of Vernon Dahmer. Family has been seeking retrial of klansmen who escaped conviction. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mourners Hail Victims' Service to the Nation SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Fleming, 70; Original Host of 'Jeopardy!' TV Game Show From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Senate Panel Backs Plan to Let County Take Others' Trash ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonn, Tokyo Draw Protests on Waste Sites Associated Press
Curbs Upheld on Multiple Killers' Rights : Ruling: U.S. high court backs California limits on how often such murderers can appeal for early parole. A Los Angeles man had claimed the law retroactively increased his term. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Boys, Too, Are in Need of Life Guidance LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malaysia's Ruling Coalition Wins Electoral Landslide CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Small Towns in Spotlight
Italy Moves Toward 2-Party System : Europe: Left's surprise strength in regional vote sets stage for clear choice in national election. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alcohol-Linked Traffic Deaths Drop 5% in State Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Board Seeks Ideas on Privatizing Environmental Agency : Downsizing: It would be first authority in private hands. Critics say it would cause much pain but wouldn't save much money. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Bomb Threat May Keep O.C. Workers Away Today SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : 20 Sickened by Foul-Smelling Fumes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oklahoma City: After The Bomb : The Week In Review
Two-Thirds of Turkish Troops Pull Out of Iraq HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Voices from Home
O.C. Sheriff's New Cuts Called Threat to Safety : Budget: $4-million trim means deputy layoffs. Gates says response time will lag, jails will be more dangerous. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Two Legislators Urge Cities, Districts to Forgive $400-Million County Debt ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Republicans Want Slower Track for Anti-Terror Bill : Congress: Dole's desire for quick vote fades after Senate GOP leaders voice misgivings. Trent Lott warns of giving the FBI too much power. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Irvine Council to Remove Finance Director Niven RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Family, Federal Staff in Orange Keep Vigil DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : Suspect in Killing of Workers Escapes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Vows to Protect Farm Programs : Agriculture: President comes out against GOP's proposed subsidy cuts during trip to politically important Iowa. DOYLE McMANUS and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rwanda Pleads for Understanding : Violence: Military leader argues that Hutu militia incited deadly clashes at refugee camp. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
FAA's New Rules to Call for Stiffer Standards for Pilots From Associated Press
Talk Radio in Spotlight, Hosts Must Walk Fine Line NINA J. EASTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holly Harp, 55; Designed Hand-Painted Clothing ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argentine General Says Army Killed Leftists in 'Dirty War' From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Supervisors Signal Preference for County Charter : Government: System would offer more latitude in appointments, privatization. Board also votes to let auditor-controller keep his job, but with 7.5% cut in pay. MATT LAIT and PETER M. WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Few States Enforce Ban on Tobacco Sales to Children MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Abuse in U.S. at Crisis Level, Panel Says CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Individualism Reigns in City Tied to Suspect : Background: Many in Kingman, Ariz., demand the right to be free of government. Paramilitary groups are a common sight in the surrounding desert. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Musicals Man : Broadway shows are Paul Lambert's song and dance. And nothing thrills him like a big flop. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : It's No More Mr. Nice Guy on the Bench as Ito Acts to Rein In Trial BILL BOYARSKY
51 Reportedly Die After China Club Is Swept by Fire From Times Wire Services
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Koll Joins Forces With Irvine Home Builder DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embattled Fire Chief Manning to Resign : Safety: He cites 'allegations and innuendoes' about his role in the rental of a historic station and discrimination on the 3,100-member force. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Church Is Haven for Families of the Missing : Victims: Relatives keep a grim vigil at First Christian, awaiting word on loved ones as search continues. 'Everyone is just hoping for one miracle.' EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Death in Prague: Justice or Vengeance? : A sculptor who killed a skinhead has drawn strong support from a public outraged by rising crime in East Europe. He says it was self-defense. Prosecutors call him a vigilante. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homes Owned by Caltrans Not Kept Up, Records Show : Blight: About 100 acquired for freeway extension aren't in shape to be rented. Agency defends maintenance. CHIP JACOBS and RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83 : Hollywood: The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astaire. MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dora Ashford; Santa Monica Fair Housing Project Coordinator
Criminalist Quizzed Before a Sterner Ito ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Officials Look for Clues in Letters From Unabomber JENIFER WARREN and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Brothers Charged With Conspiring to Make Explosives : Investigation: They are not implicated in the Oklahoma City bombing, but with alleged incidents in Michigan. Death toll at blast site reaches 96. ROBERT L. JACKSON and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Collateral Damage' to Our Soul ROBIN ABCARIAN
New Uses, New Hope SHARI ROAN
RSVP / Into The Night : 'Shocking'? 'Easy to Digest'? Depends on Who You Ask BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Israeli Diplomat's Autobiography Offers Few Surprises : BATTLING FOR PEACE: A Memoir by Shimon Peres, Random House $25, 384 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Man of Independent Means : Politics: He has no ready-made base to muster, no party backing. But for Maine Gov. Angus King, that may be just what appeals to New England's self-reliant voters. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : The (Fading) Home Front : Children depend on the older generation for stability. So when parents sell the family home and move on to bigger and better adventures, even grown-up kids may experience a loss. PAMELA STONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Hampshire OKs Term Limits for Congress Associated Press
Ralph J. Flynn; California Teachers Assn. Executive Director
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
N.Y. Slaying Suspect Jailed, Awaits Extradition : Arrest: Man, 29, is wanted in connection with January killing. He was found at his parents' Yorba Linda home. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defeating Terrorists Without Defeating the Constitution : Why America needs to be careful about loosening anti-terrorism guidelines
Police Seek Man Arrested in Drug Bust, Later Freed JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STUDIO CITY : Businesses Oppose Permit Parking Area KAY HWANGBO
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Second Mistrial Declared in Murder Case : Palmdale: Jury fails to decide whether letter carrier killed his wife as she watched television in their living room. JULIO MORAN and PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
One Nation, Under God, in the Times That Try Our Souls Dana Parsons
OXNARD : School Meeting to Be in 2 Languages CHRISTINA LIMA
LAKE FOREST : Acting City Manager Named by Council JEFF BEAN
THOUSAND OAKS : Land Dispute Turned Over to Agency MARY F. POLS
Big League Traffic Jams Possible in Anaheim Tonight DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : In Disasters, Fraud Rears Its Ugly Head TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Schools Chief Addresses Group Seeking to Recall Trustee DUNCAN MARTELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Council OKs AIDS Testing of Inmates SARA CATANIA
BURBANK : Explosive Materials Found at Residence VIVIEN LOU CHEN
DANA POINT : High School to Hold Session for Parents JEFF BEAN
Obituaries
Countywide : Deadline Is May 11 on Seeking Storm Aid TOM RAGAN
Orange County Almanac
GLENDALE : City Agrees to Lend Alex Theatre $80,000 STEVE RYFLE
Only Answer Is to Face Reality : War crimes charges against Serbian figures may force Bosnian issue
Parolee Sought After Threat to Deputy : Violence: Investigators say man identified through videotape from patrol car's camera has criminal history. Deputy was held at gunpoint and a woman was robbed. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Take No Stand on Rail Service CARLOS V. LOZANO
Pummeling Liberties Only Aids Terrorists : Clinton's proposal would outlaw peaceful protests and divert law enforcement. DAVID COLE, David Cole is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center and attorney for the Center for Constitutional Rights.
THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Bumps Council Meeting to New Site MARY F. POLS
SANTA ANA : Funding Snafu May Delay Opening of College Building JON NALICK
Countywide : Fund-Raiser Canceled Out of Security Fears DAVID REYES
LOS ANGELES : Council Unanimously OKs Funding for Hope in Youth
PERSPECTIVE ON FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT : Revisiting the Tragedy in Waco
GRANADA HILLS : Waste Firm Seeks Damages From City TIM MAY
24 People Claim Deception by Great Western GREG MILLER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Society's Uneasy Balancing Act
Expo Will Showcase Community Businesses
IRVINE : Nature Survival Class Offered for Youths
TARZANA : Youngsters Get Pro's Advice on Photography MAKI BECKER
Storm Victims Face Deadline for Aid ED BOND
State Beaches
Specialty Medicine
PASADENA : JPL Program Director to Receive Nevada Medal
DOWNEY : Gas Company Opens 'Recycled' Building
EAST VALLEY : Deadline to Sort Trash Extended ED BOND
VENTURA : Year Extension OKd for Recycling Firm JEFF McDONALD
Police Panel Meets Strong Opposition in New Push for Reforms : LAPD: Leader of officers union assails effort as 'a blueprint of negativity and micro-management.' TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Top Officials Pay Tribute to City Volunteers JEFF McDONALD
Council OKs Funding for Hope in Youth JOHN SCHWADA and TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cuts Proposed for Pasadena Rail Project : Transit: Panel says scaling back Blue Line stations, eliminating one depot and revising estimates for design work could save $175 million. CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Ito
NEWPORT BEACH : City Record-Keeping System Criticized HOLLY J. WAGNER
Chase Ends in Motorcyclist's Arrest : Capture: Televised, half-hour pursuit through West Valley concludes when bystanders tackle the suspect after his vehicle hits a car. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Gang Member BARBARA MURPHY
No More Mr. Nice Panel
9 Area Schools Earn Distinguished Rating LISA M. BOWMAN
SEAL BEACH : City Denies Support of Freeway Art Project RUSS LOAR
WINNETKA : Reward Offered in Puzzling Slaying Case KAY HWANGBO
SIMI VALLEY : Man, 67, Killed on Construction Site DUNCAN MARTELL
Authorities Submit Petitions on Prop. 172 Aid : Public safety: Ballot initiative would guarantee that all revenues be spent on prosecutors, police and firefighters. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Child Abuse at Crisis Levels, Panel Says : Violence: Federal advisory board found that 2,000 youngsters are killed and 140,000 are badly injured every year. The report also faults protective services. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Firms Convert Van for DARE Program MARY F. POLS
Task Force Responds to New Threat to Navy Base : Point Mugu: Air Force proposal to move local facility's operations to Florida prompts group's resolve to 'prepare a defense in earnest.' KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Shakespeare Comes Alive for Students MICHAEL ARKUSH
THOUSAND OAKS : Drug Investigation Leads to 7 Arrests DUNCAN MARTELL
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Seek Money for Services at State Beaches
OJAI : 21 Are Honored as Living Treasures LISA M. BOWMAN
WOODLAND HILLS : Motorcyclist Crashes Into Car as Police Pursue Him
LAKEWOOD : One of the Last Timber Bridges to Come Down
BURBANK : Metrolink Trains Begin Making Stops at Airport
County's New Health-Care Program for Poor Delayed : Medi-Cal: Postponement of the OPTIMA plan is the result of the bankruptcy and delays in getting reimbursement information from the state. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bronfman Visits CSUN, Speaks of Jewish Pride : Religion: The chairman of Seagram, new owner of MCA, comes to talk about 'a renaissance of the spirit.' JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Business Forecasters Say City Economy Is on Mend
Clergy Push Activism on Social Issues LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Obituaries
Colleges
U.S. Relations With Taiwan
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : County Orders High Desert Hospital to Replace Chief TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Stand for WWII Bunker : Development: The 600-by-175-foot structure, built in 1944 to defend area against Japanese, was a familiar landmark. Demolition will take 6 months, clear way for new homes. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Nurse to Help Families of Oklahoma Bomb Victims : Rescue: Red Cross veteran will try to console those who lost loved ones and those who struggled in vain to save them. Others in county are helping in other ways. LESLIE BERKMAN and TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FULLERTON/LA HABRA : Double Duty to Be Done by Principal MIMI KO
VENTURA : Oxnard Man Pleads Innocent in Slaying BARBARA MURPHY
Pride and Pain : Parents of Slain Officer Share Grief, Express Gratitude GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Winifred H. Scarritt; Classical Music Enthusiast
Terrorism in Oklahoma City*
FULLERTON : 'Night in Fullerton' to Feature the Arts MIMI KO
Breaking Ground : Former President Carter Praises Volunteer Project to Build 31 Homes in Watts CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Storm Repairs Soon to Begin at Main Beach LESLIE EARNEST
SYLMAR : Panel Tables Request for Zoning Variance TIM MAY
COSTA MESA : Girls Inc. Members Tape TV Interviews HOPE HAMASHIGE
County, Cities Settle Suit Over Jail Booking Fee PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Church Youth Leader Gets 18 Years : Courts: Defendant receives severe prison sentence for molesting 12-year-old girl. Judge says Robert Rose is a danger to society. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handling of Heiress's Estate Is Questioned : Probate: Court investigator raises doubts about circumstances of Doris Duke's death and ability of former butler to act as co-executor. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suspect in '86 Van Nuys Killing Arrested in N.Y. : Crime: L.A. detective tracks down man wanted in stabbing death to Queens, where he was working as a janitor. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Baby, Lancaster Man Die After Unrelated Car Crashes MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTMINSTER : Preschool Program Enrollment Underway JON NALICK
Man Missing in Oklahoma Left O.C. Job : Bombing: Promotion recently took HUD investigator to the site of last week's terrorist attack. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Time to Handcuff the Police : The brutality and lawlessness of federal police agencies is real and Americans should be afraid. CATHERINE M. FARMER, Catherine M. Farmer is a free-lance writer based in Louisiana whose work has appeared in the Freeman magazine, a publication of the Foundation for Economic Education.
LOS ALAMITOS : Neon Sign Ordinance Gets Tentative Approval BERT ELJERA
Celebrating Survival : L.A. Victims of Holocaust Return to Germany for 50th Anniversary of Liberation MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Council Opposes Granting MTA Police Higher Status
A Government Absolutely Untrusted : PLATFORM
LOS ANGELES : Wilson Appoints 2 Judges to Municipal Court Bench
Student Says She Saw Skinhead Fire Gun at Parked Car : Antelope Valley: Teen-ager testifies at hearing that there were African Americans in the vehicle in front of high school. ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Drug-Exposed Babies Get the Right Medicine TOM RAGAN
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 5 Arrested at Restaurant in Narcotics Ring Bust
VAN NUYS : Man, Ex-Girlfriend Plead Innocent in Beating Death
Simi Valley Trustees Scrap Plan to Close Elementary Campus : Education: Action brings cheers from parents who fought for months to keep the tiny school open. But the board still faces tough budget-cutting decisions. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redesign Area Near Arts Plaza, Report Urges : Thousand Oaks: Group backs restaurants, coffeehouses, bookstores and theaters within walking distance of center. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Un-Weird Science : Harvey Mudd Students Solve Some Real-World Problems BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Generous Helping : Simi Valley Restaurant and Patrons Team Up to Provide Relief to Oklahoma City IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Foster Parents Embroiled in Dispute Allowed to Keep Baby : Ruling: Superior Court judge notes, however, that they must honor contract with nonprofit Santa Ana agency that has final authority over infant's care. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Plain Fun : With Feet Firmly on the Ground, Condors Take to the Air J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Fire Officials Battle Riordan's Plan to Cut Aides : Budget: Department leaders say the 57 assistants, who are firefighters, are crucial in emergencies. Mayor has called them 'chauffeurs.' ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
BASEBALL '95 : It's AL West, So Angels Do Have Chance : Opening night: Roster isn't overpowering, but it might be enough to contend in weak division. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pistons to Fire Chaney, Likely Hire Collins : Pro basketball: Dismissals of coach and key executive expected a day later than planned. From Associated Press
Al Davis Might Need an Alibi for the Day Rams Left Anaheim ELLIOTT ALMOND
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Girls
Palmdale Bumps Off King of Hill TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball / Daily Report
Basketball's Erving at Titan Auction
Search for New CIF Head Narrowed to Four ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
NHL ROUNDUP : Edmonton Moves Up by Defeating Winnipeg From Associated Press
Finally, Once and for All, They Really Do Play Ball MIKE DOWNEY
TRIPLE CROWN RATINGS : Derby Field at 14, Could Reach 19 BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Could Build Up Support by Tearing Down Ballparks ELLIOTT ALMOND
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Sluggers Put on Power Exhibition JOHN WEYLER
Dodgers Bring Back Memories in Opener : Baseball: Mondesi is the star with two home runs, bullpen nearly the goat in 8-7 victory over Marlins. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : El Modena's Victory Makes Race Clearer MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Time Right to Bring De La Hoya-Ruelas Bout to Market : Boxing: Financial conditions ripe for May 6 title fight between popular lightweight Latino fighters. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Turnaround Man : Del Harris Ignored Doubters, Silenced Critics While Giving Lakers the Confidence to Succeed SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN-Cal Poly SLO: Bonanza for Hitters, Bust for Pitchers
Springboard for CSUN Football STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Weather May Make Conner Cup Winner DAVE DISTEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kings Deal Way Into Crazy 8th : Hockey: Todd scores twice in 5-1 victory over Red Wings that puts them in the final playoff spot in Western Conference. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball / Daily Report : Dodgers BOB NIGHTENGALE
Kennedy Bolts to 6-0 Lead, Then Survives a Late Rally MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Grissom, Braves Agree to Terms Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Edmonton Moves Up by Defeating Winnipeg From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Parker Zeroes In on San Marino
COMMENTARY : This Judge Was Too Ripe for Strawberry MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
Boys
Prep Roundup
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canoga Park Gets Nixed by Monroe Ace, 11-0
UCLA's Gottfried Is Selected Murray State Basketball Coach
Have an Ice Day : Heavy Snowfall, Frozen Lakes Will Greet Eastern Sierra Anglers for Trout Opener PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aqueduct Striper Visits the Scales at Pyramid
Tennis Takes Low-Budget Approach LON EUBANKS
BASEBALL'S OTHER OPENERS : Rockies to Open Park if Weather OK From Associated Press
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Laguna Hills Flexes Muscle, Dominates Costa Mesa, 7-3 MARTIN HENDERSON
Prep Softball Roundup
Brown Decides to Accept Oregon State Scholarship MIKE HISERMAN
For Openers, Some People Will Do Anything for a Buck MIKE PENNER
Baseball Previews : American League MIKE DIGIOVANNA, Times staff writer
1995 NFL SCHEDULES : Raiders to Open Against Chargers STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress' Sara Works Signs With Utah
Iowa Stint Makes Thrower a Pitcher ARA NAJARIAN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton's Vonusa Comes Back to Win Conference Tennis Title
Picketing Umpires Protest Replacements : Lockout: Union, management await hearing before Ontario Labor Relations Board. From Staff and Wire Reports
Gaston 4th in 1st Pro Golf Try
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal State Fullerton Pitchers Ineffective at Wichita State
14-Year-Old Girl Tests Positive for Steroids From Staff and Wire Reports
O'Laughlin Given Chance to Land a Job With Jets : Football: Former CSUN quarterback, bypassed in draft, will work out for team in New York. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anglers Pay Homage to Man Called 'Yo' PETE THOMAS
LOS ALAMITOS : Mitchell Wins First Stake as a Trainer STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
APPRECIATION : Remembering Rogers' Graceful Magic CHARLES CHAMPLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Review : Gurtu's Delightful Display of Percussion BILL KOHLHAASE
Music Reviews : California E.A.R. Gives Its Strongest Concert of Season JOSEF WOODARD
From War Wounds to Words : O.C. Music: Elliot Goldenthal says his oratorio, 'Fire Water Paper,' does not take sides but comes 'from the heart.' CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Directors to Speak at Technology Meeting
Music Reviews : Lukewarm Outing by Amadeus Group DANIEL CARIAGA
Pop Music Review : Nice to Almost Meet You, Ricky Van Shelton JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : 'Wars' Goes Into Savage, Funny Turf F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Review : 'Simon Boccanegra' on PBS: Verdian Grandeur, Close-Up MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
'Picture Bride' Benefit Screening on May 2
Brash, but Respectable: This Was Cosell Howard Rosenberg
Tonight, a Taste of the New : The long-awaited premiere of the Pacific Symphony's first large-scale commissioned work is a major step for O.C. arts. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Made in the U.S.A. : Joey Carbone Packages Acts the Japanese Love. His Secret? Think Cute. JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : NBC Grabs 10 of the Top 15 Spots LEE MARGULIES
Movie Review : Lowbrow 'Friday' a Funny Trip Around the 'Hood PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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