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What happened on February 06, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Oasis Quintet From England Delivers Rock That Refreshes By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Sellars Does Debussy : Something is lost in translation as the iconoclastic director turns his attention to 'Pelleas et Melisande.' By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Browne Rides High Country : She Continues Her Hot Steak in Concert With Gaffney By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Foster Shows Why He's Saxophonist of Note By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Quartet Gives Dynamic Read on Beethoven By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Rich Trip Through Castellan Countryside By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Cale's 'Jimmy Thing' Highlights Solo Performances By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Music : Symphony Turns a Spotlight on Beethoven By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater : 'Ganesh' a Rich Journey Into Land of The Other By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Clowning Is a Longtime Tradition By Harold Schechter, \o7 Harold Schechter is a professor of American literature and culture at Queens College, the City University of New York, and the author of the true-crime book "Depraved" (Simon & Shuster/Pocket Books). and \f7
Which Newton Should We Recall? By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, \o7 Earl Ofari Hutchinson is author of "The Assassination of the Black Male Image" (Middle Passage Press). He also publishes a bimonthly newsletter on African American issues\f7
MUSIC REVIEW : Kraft Concerto Revived by L.B. Symphony, Golabek By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Sometimes Little Things Mean Less By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Mester Leads Mahler 7th in Pasadena By Timothy Mangan
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Watson Throws a Party at the House of Blues By Steve Appleford
Rickie Lee Jones: From Head and Heart : Pop music review: During 'a conversation on creativity,' she enlightens and touches emotional chords with her words and music. By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Di Blasio Plays With Bold Vitality at Universal By Enrique Lopetegui
TV REVIEW : An Outsider Goes 'Inside the F.B.I.' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TELEVISION : 'Serving in Silence' Left Too Much Starch In By Howard Rosenberg
'Waterworld': Voyage to the Bottom of Hollywood By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV & VIDEO Cartoons Pulled From Sale: MGM-UA Home Video... By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
'Little Women' Director to Speak
'Looking Back' at Films of the Past
Benefit Performance of Disney's 'Beauty'
Larry Adler: Refugee From the Blacklist By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Silence' Avoids Problems With Ads, NBC Says, Selling Out at Normal Rates
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Rich Slice of Dysfunctional Family Life in Pennsylvania : THE LOST SON \o7 by Brent Spencer\f7 , Arcade $19.95, 240 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
To Judge Him by His Car Would Be, Uh, Krazy By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At 82, Benefactor Betty Williams Still Takes the Cake: Ideally, Angel Food By Ann Conway
Culture Club : James Fugate and Tom Hamilton share a passion: Books. Out of that has grown Eso Won, one of the area's premier spots for black literature. By Erin Aubry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvation for Some Jittery Souls : Recovery: Caffeine addicts finally have a place to share their struggle: a 12-step program for coffee junkies. It's in Portland--naturally. By Joe Rhodes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nothing Like Super Sunday to Bring the Family Together By Jack Smith
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
COMMITMENTS : Crossed Wires : Puzzled by your partner's logic--or lack of it? It could just be that your brains work differently. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Contrived Romance Is Far From Romantic By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zero to 60
Sen. Ted Stevens
Death Penalty Cases
Balanced-Budget Amendment
Park Use Fees
Earthquake Preparedness
A Smoking Derivative
Not the Way to Save Money
Fire Captain Is Not a Hero
Library Poll Opens Doors
School Plan Is an Old Idea
Cattle More a Threat Than Lions
YELLOW ALERT: Today marks the start of the California... By Adrianne Goodman
CUT BACKS: At least a dozen area standout football players... By Paige A. Leech and Dana Haddad
NO TESTING: Orange County's bankruptcy has led to the halt... By David Reyes
John Smith, a popular actor in the 1950s who... By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George R. Stibitz; Inventor of 1st Electric Calculator \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Kobe Woman Hears Her Dog Bark; Pet Rescued \o7 Associated Press\f7
Prop. 187 Gives Texas a Selling Point in Mexico By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deng's Failing Health Gives Boost to Huge Dam Project : China: Builders want a head start before succession issue arises. Bitter debate over Three Gorges continues. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part-Time Careers
NEWS ANALYSIS : China Sanctions May Be More Ballet Than Battle : Trade: Two sides' posturing is potentially serious. But experts see little short-term impact on U.S., California. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secret Meetings Heighten Frustration in O.C. Crisis : Bankruptcy: Officials say pending suits make closed sessions necessary. Critics insist public needs information. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judges Will Be Giving Fewer Chances to Young Criminals : Courts: New laws reduce the likelihood that defendants will be sentenced to the California Youth Authority. By Rene Lynch and Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Party Leaders Trade Budget Accusations : Politics: As Clinton prepares to give his fiscal outline to Congress today, partisan scoffing increases. But Dole hints at a swap of a minimum wage hike for a capital gains tax cut. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Benefit From New Military Policy on Gays By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unusual Pay Plan for Mayor Aide Weighed By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women-Only Decision Works for Mills College By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Bosnia: Hell of WWII Is Relived : Few survivors of the last war think they will escape again. The world's inaction has stolen what helped sustain them before--hope. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Breakup Plans Revive in Legislature : Education: GOP surge along with bills from Boland, Hayden brighten prospects for carving up giant LAUSD. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Candidates Shape O.C. Senate Race By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Drug Shows Promise Against Multiple Sclerosis : Medicine: The substance reduces flare-ups of the disease by nearly one-third with limited side effects, study finds. Its manufacturer will apply for federal marketing approval. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Beleaguered Bilingual Educators Regroup : Teaching: Despite concerns about their futures in the climate of Prop. 187, they meet in Anaheim to exchange ideas on how to be more effective. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Truck Explosion on Interchange in Bay Area Kills Driver, Injures 7 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Willie Brown's Ultimate Magic Trick By George Skelton
Mediators Halt Talks on Peru-Ecuador Dispute : Latin America: Skirmishes between two countries' forces continue. Negotiations are to start again in Brazilian capital. By Mac Margolis and William R. Long, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CONGRESS : Helms Watchers Disquieted by the Quiet : Despite storm warnings, when Christopher and the new Senate Foreign Relations chief meet, the gentlemen prefer bland. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: MIAMI : In Phone Fiasco, Five Little Digits Didn't Add Up to Zero By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Sarajevo Recalls Massacre, Combatants Agree to Open a Road : Bosnia: Civilian traffic into and out of capital is set to resume. A year ago, a bomb killed 68. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Bosnia's Muslims, Croats Renew Alliance : Balkans: U.S. officials obtain pledge at meeting in Germany. The nearly year-old federation has few concrete aspects so far. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunmen Fire on Pakistani Crowds, Kill 21 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Last Miner Lost in Quake Dies After Rescue \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Deep Freeze Follows the Season's First Big Snowstorm in Northeast \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Russians Want Leaking Shuttle at Arm's Length \o7 from Associated Press\f7
GOP Goal to Balance the Budget Likely to Pinch States' Pockets : Spending: Democrats warn that the proposed amendment will require deep cuts. But some Republican governors say they'll tighten their belts. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accord May Come Soon on Legal Fees By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Secrets of His Success By James Bates
Special Section
Rockwell Seal Beach Has a New Senior Vice President \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Bonnie R. Nash has been appointed president and chief...
Russell W. Landreth has been appointed executive vice...
Chris D. Van Gorder has been appointed president and chief...
David Nalley has been named vice president of the Consumer...
Ken Pfeiffer has joined Storage Concepts Inc. in Irvine as...
Liberty Contract Chief Adds Duties
Jamey Robbins has been named vice president for research...
Psychological Test for Job Hunters Can Be Challenged
A Profitable Niche : Santa Ana-based bank's slide has been turned around by new owners. The key was a focus on offering financing to small importers and exporters. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Plans 'Rising Sun' Strategy in Honda Trial : Autos: The lawyer for the man accused in the kickback scheme plans to turn spotlight on Japanese business practices. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riding In on a Rail : Mexico's Track Rights: Hot Ticket in U.S., Elsewhere By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes for a Slowdown Are Re-Energizing Stocks, Bonds By Tom Petruno
Orange County \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Orange County \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Orange County \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Banking on Asian American Community By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Southland \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Chevron Reinstates Sale of Port Arthur Refinery : Energy: The deal calls for Clark Refining to buy the operation for an estimated $199 million. From Reuters
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Pet Products Accepts Higher Offer From Hartz Mountain From Reuters
Environment \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
It's No Accident: Her Workplace Is a Disaster Area By Valerie Williams-sanchez
What to Consider if You Want to Join in Now : Investing: Though many pros say rallies haven't run their courses, they warn against going overboard. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profits Up at Pacific Scientific : Electronics: 1994 sales register a 20% increase over the previous year's. By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Australia \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
New Zealand \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
South Korea \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Philippines \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
NEC to Provide Memory Chips to Korea's Samsung From Bloomberg Business News
Taiwan Will Ease Restrictions on Stocks : Markets: The $7.5-billion ceiling on the value foreign investors can hold will end. New limit will be 12% of the market's total capitalization. From Bloomberg Business News
U.S. Stake in Vietnam Rises a Year After Sanctions End : Investment: American firms pledged $220 million in 1994. But Vietnam needs MFN status. From Reuters
National Australia Bank to Buy Michigan National From Reuters
China \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Japan \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Japan \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Redefining Success : Part-Time Professionals Are Shaping a New Work Ethic By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Compatible Partners Make Job Sharing a Win-Win Option By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Two Halves Add to More Than Whole
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Part-Timers Fend for Themselves When Negotiating Benefits By Susan Jaques, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Seniors Find Jobs Are a Way to Keep Active and Involved By Ruth Stroud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Men Who Break Out of Mold Find New Dreams to Chase By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Aspiring to Work Less? Try On a Budget for Part-Time Pay By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Managers Find Added Challenges By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Stepping Off the Full-Time Track : Flexible Work Schedules Allow Workers to Balance Their Lives While Thriving at Work : Nell Minow: Lens Inc. By Kathy M. Kristof
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Stepping Off the Full-Time Track : Flexible Work Schedules Allow Workers to Balance Their Lives While Thriving at Work : Karen Gonzalez: Manpower Inc. By Don Lee
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Stepping Off the Full-Time Track : Flexible Work Schedules Allow Workers to Balance Their Lives While Thriving at Work : Ellie Kehmeier: Deloitte & Touche By Catherine Gewertz
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Stepping Off the Full-Time Track : Flexible Work Schedules Allow Workers to Balance Their Lives While Thriving at Work : Rosemary Mans: Bank of America By Kathy M. Kristof
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Stepping Off the Full-Time Track : Flexible Work Schedules Allow Workers to Balance Their Lives While Thriving at Work : Bill Rosenfeld & Anne Pearl: UC San Francisco Medical Center By Marla Cone
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAREERS / PART-TIME CAREERS : Making the Most of a Temp Agency By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Tactic Outlives Its Time By George Ramos
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD / CRENSHAW : Developing Property for the Public Good : Fraternity Turns Empty Lot Into Commercial Enterprise Without Government Help
Beijing Works Against Its True Interests : Other nations need to help Washington in enforcing fair trade rules
Sounds Great! But What Would It Do? : Why balanced-budget amendment is unbalanced
Park Your Revenue Problem Elsewhere : More income is fine, but L.A. must keep in mind the role of these special spaces in city life
Clinton's Solo Bailout Spells Disaster : Mexican crisis: His fateful mistake is in handcuffing our prosperity to Third World regimes that cannot swim. By Duncan Hunter, \o7 Duncan Hunter is a Republican member of Congress from San Diego County. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON FOREIGN POLICY : Capitalism Is the Cold War Winner : There's no 'new' U.S. role in the new order as long as global security means economic security. By Benjamin Schwarz, \o7 Benjamin Schwarz is a foreign-policy analyst with the RAND Corp. A longer version of this essay appears in the current World Policy Journal. \f7
Political Consequences of Humanitarian Aid : Rwanda: By keeping the culprits in power, aid may be hurting those it is meant to help. By Mary Jane Marcus, \o7 Mary Jane Marcus of Palo Alto spent July through November last year in a refugee camp on the Rwanda-Tanzania border. \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Half a Loaf From Disney
After a Few Bumps in the Road, Newport Boulevard Work to Begin By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agenda
Orange County Almanac
More Log On to City's Electronic Bulletin Board : Thousand Oaks: Computer users can access municipal information and send messages to officials. The fledgling system is still basic but Councilwoman Elois Zeanah sees prospects for growth. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obstacle to Renewal : Oxnard Finds Only 4 Neighborhoods Out of 15 Back Redevelopment By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stars in Their Eyes : Education: Young hopefuls hone their acting skills with the help of Moorpark College's Les Wieder. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Extended College Contracts Studied : Education: After discussing pacts for presidents of Ventura and Oxnard campuses, trustees will allow public comment on proposal. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutors Wary of Letting Judges Decide Cases : Courts: Move to jury trials has been prompted by the acquittal of some murder defendants or conviction on a less serious charge. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work Due to Start on $28-Million Sewage Plant : Ojai Valley: The facility satisfies a state mandate to improve Ventura River conditions. Customers will see steeper bills. By Julie Fields, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delays During Switch to New Signal System Vex Driver By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi May Tell Firm to Lower Cable Fees : Television: The City Council will consider a staff recommendation to force Comcast to decrease rates and pay refunds. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA PAULA : Seminar Teaches Children About Fitness and Food By Christina Lima
Economic Profile
VENTURA : Woman, 34, Killed in Crash Into Wall By Jeff Mcdonald
CAMARILLO : Malathion Will Be Sprayed on Tuesday By J. E. Mitchell
OXNARD : Assailants Attack Occupants of House By J. E. Mitchell
THOUSAND OAKS : Commissioner Seeks Seat on City Council By Matthew Mosk
THOUSAND OAKS : Board to Reject Bid for Storage Space By Mary F. Pols
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered in Arson at School By Paul Elias
Toxic Discharges
SIMI VALLEY : Council to Decide on Llama Classification By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Police Identify Man Killed in 1-Car Crash By Jeff Mcdonald
SIMI VALLEY : Pay Hike Sought for Police Dispatchers By Scott Hadly
Orchid Growers Are Hooked On a Budding Addiction By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Edith B. Airey; Longtime Ventura Resident
Obituaries
Cars Now Roar on Routes That Deer, Indians and Explorers Used By Aaron Curtis
Torrance Residents Wary of Mobil Plan to Lessen Risk of Toxic Cloud : Safety: Modified form of deadly acid would be used at refinery. But critics fear that danger will remain. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm-Blocked Topanga Canyon Artery Reopened After 18 Days : Traffic: Road crews working around the clock repair flood damage that made commuting a nightmare. Yaroslavsky thanks residents for their patience. By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Lady in Purple' Took L.A. Legal World by Storm By Cecilia Rasmussen
Search Continues for Boy, 13, Who Vanished in Ocean
Well-Known Concerns : Huntington Beach Residents Say Oil and Quality of Life Don't Mix By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Colleges Pursue Link With Russia : Education: The district seeks its first faculty-student exchange with schools near Moscow. Pierce could be the focus of the program. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Happy Landings : Van Nuys Airport Bustles With Pilots, Celebrities By Boris Yaro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topanga Has Its Boulevard Back : Roads: Residents celebrate at a ceremony that marks the reopening of the flood-damaged route, the sole artery to the community. By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ranks of ACT-UP Members in O.C. Dwindle to Just 1 By Debbie Kong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Christmas in February Is Gift for Injured Girl By Bert Eljera
'Blinky Belt' Invention Wins 5th-Grader $200 By Bert Eljera
VILLA PARK : Water Runoff Could Be Public Nuisance By Bill Billiter
WESTMINSTER : Architect Named for Civic Center Upgrade By Bert Eljera
SOUTH COUNTY : A Driving Tuneup for Seniors By Frank Messina
SANTA ANA : Putting Science Fun to the Test By Jon Nalick
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Council Appoints New Commissioners By Lynn Franey
LA HABRA : Library Bookstore Seeks Used Volumes By Mimi Ko
Countywide : Schools Given MWD Water-Study Funds By Holly J. Wagner
ANAHEIM : City School District OKs Plan for More Students By Danielle A. Fouquette
FULLERTON : Police Plan Checks on Child Restraints By Mimi Ko
FULLERTON : Nonprofit Groups Sought for Cleanup By Mimi Ko
SEAL BEACH : City to Bird Lovers: Don't Feed Pigeons By Russ Loar
NEWPORT BEACH / COSTA MESA : District Grapples With Anticipated Student Growth By Holly J. Wagner
Man Shot 5 Times Outside Market By Jeannette Desantis
Volunteers Repaint Classrooms at Elementary School : Education: Team organized by Wells Fargo Bank provides first touch-up in 36 years. Principal lauds community involvement, laments low funds. By Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Administrator to Offer Budget Reductions By Debra Cano
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Fund-Raisers Planned for Dog Park Fencing By Debra Cano
Dense Fog Plagues John Wayne Airport; More Expected Today
Races to Keep Student Extra-Curricular Activities in the Running : Fund raising: 2,300 run in the Anaheim Memorial Good Sport events. With the county's financial woes, the proceeds are sorely needed for the arts and sporting events. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash By Chip Johnson
Fire Damages Arleta Mini-Mall By Jeannette Desantis
Search Continues at Mt. Baldy
Man Dies After Being Hit by 2 Vehicles
Man Slain in Little Saigon Restaurant
Lancaster May Penalize Parents of Youths Who Violate Curfew : City Council: Officials consider billing residents up to $200 per offense. Fines would offset enforcement costs. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Pump Will Lower Consumers' Water Bills : Utilities: Customers in Newhall County district are expected to save about $5 per month, officials say. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's Hitting the Ground Running : Politics: Incoming councilman Tom Tait will face many key issues right away. Colleagues describe the appointee as thoughtful and conscientious. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Year for Big A's Head Usher : Sport: Rams' move and baseball's strike mean sorry sights for Chuck Plumberg, who has worked at the stadium since it opened in 1966. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Familiar Style Works Nicely for the Ducks By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dare And Go Wins Strub for Solis By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Cup Redemption for Martin By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Timely Push Propels Bruins Past Notre Dame : College basketball: O'Bannon comes to Edney's defense, which seems to inspire UCLA in 92-55 victory. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Baseball: Keep Talking : Labor: President orders negotiators back to the bargaining table for one more day. From Associated Press
Rookie Gibbs, Hill, 58, Win at Pomona : Motor racing: Pedregon drives former NFL coach's car to victory; veteran wins top fuel in Winternationals. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AFC Stars Finally Have NFC on the Run, 41-13 : Pro Bowl: Faulk rushes for 180 yards, breaking Simpson's record. From Associated Press
AFC Stars Finally Have NFC on the Run, 41-13 : Pro Bowl: Faulk rushes for 180 yards, breaking Simpson's record. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Pippen's 35 Points Help Bulls Hold Off Warriors, 97-93 From Associated Press
Victory Marks New Dawn for Orlando : Pro basketball: Magic wins in overtime to end losing streak. O'Neal outscores Ewing, 41-38. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J.C. Snead Beats Floyd in Playoff Associated Press
Error-Prone Matadors Swept by Titans By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Coasts Past Loyola, 10-2 By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Titans Show Promise in Winning Series Against No. 1 Stanford By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers Hire Chiefs' Defensive Coordinator From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL : Irvine's No-Hitter Is a First for the Dons
Thunder Earns Berth to Nationals
NHL ROUNDUP : Nicholls Gets Four Goals, Two Assists in Blackhawks' Victory From Associated Press
Bennett's 24, Veal's 19 Lead Arizona State Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kentucky a Little Less Sloppy Than Syracuse From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Women No Match for Maxwell, New Mexico State
Queens Court Queen's Victory Gives Paseana a Third Second By Bill Christine
USC Caps Another Fine Class With McCutcheon By Jeff Fellenzer
RUNNING / LONG BEACH MARATHON : Winners Were Out of Pocket, Out of Shoes By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DUCK NOTEBOOK : Corkum Finds a Remedy By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Headset Set Wins Another : Golf: Jacobsen shoots 65 at Pebble Beach for tournament-record total of 271 and his first victory in five years. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy 100th to Baseball's Sultan of Swat By Earl Gustkey
BOXING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Fighting for Scale Doesn't Work for Toney By Chris Dufresne
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Franken Sour on USA Track's Proposal By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitlock Excels After Learning a Difficult Lesson : Basketball: No longer just getting by, ex-Loara standout making grade at Hawaii. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Time Hockey Is Boring, but It Works By Mike Penner
Kings Still Upbeat Despite Latest Loss By Mike Downey
Usery Plan Goes to Clinton Today : Baseball: Mediator's proposal for ending six-month strike could be imposed upon owners and players unless they reach a settlement beforehand. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL / 1995 SOUTHLAND PREVIEW : Several Teams Have Shot at National Title By Gary Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's Balancing Life, Sport : Pacifica's Pawlowski Is No Gym Rat, She Just Plays Like It By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clipper Center Riley Banged Up in Crash By Chris Baker
Marathon Race-Walk Winner Collapses By Jim Hodges
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