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What happened on February 15, 1995
NEWS
The Cold, Lonely Fight of Terry McGovern : Alcoholism: The senator's daughter gained sobriety, going dry for years at a time. But always something drew her back. In the end, it cost her her life. LAURA BLUMENFELD, THE WASHINGTON POST
First Officer at Scene Ends Long Simpson Testimony JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD and TIM RUTTEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County Will Pay $20 Million on Tax District Bonds Due Today : Debt: Creditors hail news but keep pressing for long-term repayment plan. Meanwhile, a missed $8,700 payment sinks small Laguna Beach offering into default. DEBORA VRANA and SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Antitrust Pact With Microsoft Is Thrown Out JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Gripping Thriller Full of Passion, Crime and Violence : EYES OF A CHILD by Richard North Patterson , Knopf, $24, 594 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : The Name Game: How Many Times Can We Say O.J.? HOWARD ROSENBERG
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Brown Renews Attack on County Leaders ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gene Flaws for 3 Cancers Isolated by Researchers From Associated Press
Anti-Secession Candidate Wins Seat in Quebec From a Times Staff Writer
GOP Blocks Attempts to Soften Welfare Changes : Benefits: Democrats lose bid to exempt some legal immigrants from cuts. House panel votes to end guaranteed aid to abused foster children. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Developing New Family of 'Smart' Bombs Reuters
Senate Rejects Social Security Budget Exception EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Training for Abortions to Be Required Associated Press
Press, Activists Allowed Into Some Ex-Rebel Areas JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reality Belies Moscow's Official Line on Grozny : Chechnya: Kremlin says city has been nearly subdued. Embattled troops tell a different story. MATT BIVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Willie Brown Fervently Defends Affirmative Action : Politics: Speaker says those who would end it are racists. Rift on volatile issue grows among Democrats. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruz and Cynthia PETER H. KING
Student Militia Reportedly Routs a Top Afghan Faction : War: Shadowy force of Muslim seminarians, veterans a new player in conflict. U.N.-brokered peace plan at risk. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Crime Bill Defies Veto Threat : Congress: GOP's revision passes on party-line vote. Measure would replace Clinton's $8-billion police hiring and prevention funds with larger, less restrictive grant. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvi Indicted on 7 Counts in Clinic Attacks Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Big Cuts Still Leave '95-96 Budget at Least $60 Million Short MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Crime Bill Defies Veto Threat : Congress: GOP's revision passes on mostly party-line vote. Measure would replace Clinton's plan to hire up to 100,000 new police officers with less restrictive grant. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Woman of 'Means' Shares Letter to Future Family
U.S. Authorities Detaining 58 New Cuban Refugees MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chiapas Governor Quits in Bid to Defuse Crisis : Mexico: President steps back from confrontation, ordering army to halt offensive and calling for talks. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : An On-Line Medical Mishmash : Cyberspace bulletin boards offer support and advice on health. But professionals say much of the information is unproven, wrong and even dangerous. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
For Smooth Lobbyist, a Rough Assignment : Recovery: If anyone can get O.C. bankruptcy package into law, it's insider Dennis Carpenter. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Assistant Treasurer Raabe Ducking Senate Subpoena : Probe: Official removed after discovery of fund diversions is 'actively evading' being served to testify. His attorney says he will not appear before panel voluntarily. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Likely to Rise Along With Teen-Age Population, Senators Told Reuters
Council OKs Police Facilities Bond for Ballot HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dies, 4 Hurt on Anniversary of Hebron Massacre from Times Wire Services
Orange County Lobbyist Seems to Fit the Job ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Vows to Fight Education Cuts : Politics: Speaking in San Bernardino, President defends his policies and pledges to counter GOP attack on student loans and other aid. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Runoff From Rainstorm Kills Woman : Weather: San Diegan drowns when water floods basement apartment. In south Orange County, precipitation ranging from .57 in Dana Point to 1.94 in Lake Forest closes several roads. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and EDWARD J. BOYER and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japan Agrees to Delay Loan to Iran, U.S. Officials Say : Diplomacy: Decision is seen as victory for Clinton. Move could further sap Tehran's troubled economy. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAW : Budget Ax Hangs Heavily Over Legal Aid Services for the Poor : War on Poverty meets the war on deficit. Lawyers see animosity toward the needy, but GOP sees tax dollars promoting 'agenda.' DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Tax-Hike Foes Say Report Gives Them New Ammunition REBECCA TROUNSON and DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Crime Bill Vote
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
Oscar Nominees
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Chances Are, Women Can Decide for Themselves ROBIN ABCARIAN
Runoff From Rainstorm Kills Woman : Weather: San Diegan drowns when water floods basement apartment. Ventura County residents were warned that hillside above their homes could come tumbling down. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Relief for Serbia to Be Offered, Official Says From Times Wire Services
It's Not Only Physical, and It's Not Only for the Young JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
N.Y. Police Act to Avert New Terrorist Attacks JOHN J. GOLDMAN and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
INTO THE SPOTLIGHT: JIM AMORMINO : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Managing the Mob at the Door TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Unveils Scaled-Back Clean-Air Plan : Pollution: Proposal includes ideas from Mayor Riordan and business. But it won't take effect unless state fails to reduce smog. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
'90s FAMILY : Playing Along With Your Kid--and Barbie LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peru Says Ecuador Ignores Cease-Fire, Shoots at Troops : South America: Lima accuses Quito's forces of attacking a base. Both sides claim it as their territory. ADRIANA VON HAGEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
11 Activists Sworn In for New S. African Court : Judiciary: Diverse makeup contrasts with all-white panels of old. Body will weigh constitutional issues. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : History Lurks Amid Hoopla and Rhetoric BILL BOYARSKY
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Retirement System Declares Independence : Investments: County employees' pension board loses confidence, pulls funds from treasurer's control. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pictures of Success : David Diaz chose to tell tales of the 1992 riots in vibrant acrylics. And now he's won the Caldecott prize for the country's best illustrated children's book. BRIAN ALCORN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'90s FAMILY : Ties That Bind : We play with them, fight with them, seek advice from them. No wonder siblings play major roles in the people we become. REBECCA HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'90s FAMILY : How Birth Order Stamps Personality REBECCA HOWARD
'90s FAMILY : The Truth About the Only Child REBECCA HOWARD
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Ceremony Honors Officers Shot to Death a Year Ago
BREA : Gateway Center Seen as Boost to City ALAN EYERLY
WATCHING THE WEATHER : Doppler Radar Stations Accurately Track A Storm's Full Fury
CALABASAS : Soka University Plans Campus in Orange County
Victim Spoke of Eloping on the Day She Disappeared : Slaying: Cathy Torrez was considering 'running off' with boyfriend Sam Lopez, now suspected of stabbing her to death, her sister says. DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aftershock Watch
SIMI VALLEY : Access Sways Choice of Police Station Site SCOTT HADLY
2 Newcomers Are Appointed to Thousand Oaks Planning Board : Government: An environmental consultant and a stockbroker are picked. Council also reappoints Marilyn Carpenter. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 6 Hurt in Brawl at Honor Rancho
Rep. Beilenson Joins Immigration Panel MARC LACEY
Police Seek Man Accused of Stalking, Threatening Wife
Council OKs $171-Million LAPD Bond Measure for June Ballot : Police: Plan would raise property taxes $10 annually for the average household to fund station expansion and replacement projects. Riordan indicates support. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beilenson Joins Immigration Panel
Grant May Provide 2 New Buena Park Officers LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Picks 5 to Advise City on Land Use JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Council OKs Funds for Neighborhood JULIE FIELDS
Transit Dream Derailed, Reality Prevails
GLENDALE : Candidates Forum Tapes Available STEVE RYFLE
Crime Bill Contretemps: It's All Politics
NEWPORT BEACH : City OKs 119 Houses Along Upper Bay HOLLY J. WAGNER
Plan to Make L.A. More 'Family Friendly' Unveiled : Services: Mayor's group recommends forming a city commission to help coordinate programs and stretch resources. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Planning Panel OKs Homes on Ranch Site MATTHEW MOSK
SIMI VALLEY : Council Postpones Action on Housing SCOTT HADLY
Caretaker for Elderly Gets Prison for Thefts RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Cities to Review Sheriff's Services FRANK MANNING
Orange County Almanac
OK, Has Congress Had Its Fun? : Mischievous attempt to micro-manage foreign policy
VENTURA : Street Project Inaction Called Costly to City JEFF McDONALD
MISSION VIEJO : Bulletin on Choosing Schools Is Available JEFF BEAN
ANAHEIM : 17 Residents Displaced, 3 Hurt in Apartment Fire THAO HUA
EPA Action Meets With Widespread Area Support : Pollution: The dropping of anti-smog measures, including two key proposals, is hailed by local industry and government officials. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Balanced-Budget Amendment
Simpson Case
Challenges Facing UC
Board Imposes Hiring Freeze on Vacant County Jobs CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Helps Out Youth Group in Need TIM MAY
Dr. Henry Foster Jr.
Would-Be Robber Shot With Own Gun by Victim, Flees NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Council OKs $35,600 for Homeless Aid JEFF McDONALD
Commentary : Perspectives On The Bankruptcy : Should Orange County Bite the Tax Bullet? : The politics of taxation has moved to center stage in the third month of Orange County's bankruptcy crisis. The county must come to terms with its bond holders as well as the claims of local agencies that participated in the failed investment pool. The Times solicited opinions on whether the county should now be willing to raise taxes to meet its obligations. : Don't Rule It Out
Obituaries : * Erwin L. Wiens; Rock Carver, Oxnard Resident
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Burke Urges Opposition to Anti-Affirmative Action Bid
Yorba Linda Changes Code for Ousting City Manager DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Archeologist to Talk About Mayan Research MIMI KO
Soka Plans to Develop College in Aliso Viejo : Land: Announcement prompts speculation on how decision will affect sale of 660-acre campus near Calabasas. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors to Ask State to Share Simpson Trial Cost
Countywide : Surfriders to Monitor Waters at Seal Beach RUSS LOAR
Clear Skies Forecast, but Mudslide Threat Still Looms for Some : Weather: Sunny days are expected through week's end. But worst may be ahead for La Conchita as rain settles deeper into hillside. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUNLAND : Lung Patient Fights On but Bills Pile Up ED BOND
GLENDALE : Seminar Set on Quake Readiness in Schools STEVE RYFLE
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Father, Daughter Missing in Snow Found Safe
Webb Says She Deplores Vigilantism : Simi Valley: Councilwoman wants to 'set the record straight' after she supported man who fatally shot a graffiti tagger. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scout's Honor : 10-Year-Old Cookie Champ Says Appearance, Smile Win Customers JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : City Protests Caltrans' Freeway Art Project RUSS LOAR
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man, 52, Dies After Vehicle Overturns
Compton School Official Held on Charge of Swindling District EMELYN CRUZ LAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Bed Tax Exemption Vote Is Tonight FRANK MANNING
St. Vibiana's Cathedral
Youth
TUSTIN : 'School of Choice' Approved by District BERT ELJERA
Proposal to Shut 1 Simi Elementary School Advances : Education: Board votes to pursue closing one of three possible campuses to reduce costs despite loud protests. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CYPRESS : Funds for 2 Officers Are Uncertain BILL BILLITER
Mission Project Gets Warm City Hall Reception : Ventura: Church's plans for downtown site include a new school, multipurpose center, housing and shops. A developer is being sought. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Asked to Ban Liquor at Nude Bar : Law: State wants sale of alcohol halted at Santa Ana site. Club contends bar, nude entertainment are kept separate. CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Trial of Drug Ring Suspects Begins : Courts: Prosecutors allege that members of well-organized Bryant Family killed a mother, her 2-year-old and two dealers. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Task Force Puts Focus on Taggers JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese College to Buy Land in Aliso Viejo : Education: Soka University says it is acquiring 100 acres. It has been stymied in efforts to expand its facilities near Calabasas. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Portrait of Crime : Prosecutor Paints Picture of Deadly Drug Ring as Trial Starts in Bryant Family Murder Case LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cost of City Hall Move Hits $22.9 Million JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Historic House Has New Home JEFF BEAN
Court Reinstates Molestation Charges Against Ousted Judge
MISSION VIEJO : Plan for a Festival to Replace Parade Fails FRANK MESSINA
SYLMAR : Jazz Band to Mark a Noteworthy End MICHAEL ARKUSH
Testimony Ends in Chrestman Trial DWAYNE BRAY
LOS ANGELES : Commissioners Ask City to Free $12.6 Million for LAPD
MISSION VIEJO : New Regulations for Tattoo Parlors Studied FRANK MESSINA
Fernando Award Winner to Be Feted MAKI BECKER
THOUSAND OAKS : County Waives Permit Fees for Fire Victims CARLOS V. LOZANO
PORT HUENEME : Red Cross Volunteers Honored for Classes DUNCAN MARTELL
Couple Vow to Be Valentines--Permanently MAKI BECKER
SANTA ANA : Gang Gunfire Wounds Woman Outside Home
Officials Say Top 'Deadbeat Parent' Held : Child support: Former Camarillo resident who owes almost $240,000 in back payments is arrested in Colorado, authorities report. DUNCAN MARTELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEVERLY HILLS : Bloomingdale's Flagship in Sight
COSTA MESA : Youth Jobs Service Raises Funds at Feast TOM RAGAN
Retired Cal State Fullerton Prof. Walter Kline Dead at 72
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Commerce : Weaving an Anti-Gang Net
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Dump Operator Is Eager to Accept More Ventura County Trash : Waste: Chiquita Canyon Landfill is willing to take 3,000 tons a day, but politics may thwart expansion. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : 4 City Workers Face Pay Cuts Despite Pleas HOLLY J. WAGNER
BURBANK : Demolition of Stadium Started STEVE RYFLE
State Sues Brokerage Over Hospital Sale Role : Court: Suit claims Goldman, Sachs and a former broker violated conflict-of-interest laws during negotiations that left taxpayers potentially liable for defaulted bonds. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Jurors Told Deputies Beat Party-Goers in '89 Cerritos Melee LISA RESPERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Scares Continue at Topless Bars
FAIRFAX DISTRICT : Victims of Crash That Killed 4 Are Identified
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Town Center Theater to Open Next Winter FRANK MESSINA
Owl Makes a Home in Rocket Test Tower : Rescue: Eggs are removed from the nest and taken to an incubation site. Engineers were ready to test engine. ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Girl Slain, 3 Boys Wounded at Valentine's Day Party
Man Found Shot to Death Near Creek in Orange
Lockheed
Reaction Mixed to Copter Regulation KAY HWANGBO
THOUSAND OAKS : Witness: Thornton Treated Too Late DWAYNE BRAY
Broker, Firm Accused of Conflict of Interest : Lawsuit: Employee reportedly urged state to approve loan guarantee to finance sale of hospital company his firm represented. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Public's Help Sought in Search for Woman PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHATSWORTH : Decision Bodes Ill for Ostrich, Emu Owners KAY HWANGBO
Obituaries
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Back U.S. Funding for PBS, Arts
Valentine's Day Adventure Took Plenty of Heart : Rescue: Firefighters dismantle fireplace to free stuck boy, 9, who tried to climb down the chimney to impress mother. STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vigil of Grief : Huntington Park Woman Sits Silently on the Porch Where Boyfriend Died After Being Shot Defending Her From Thief NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bringing Up Those Metaphors While It Rains Red Ink Dana Parsons
BUSINESS
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Autodesk Inc.'s Creative-Chaotic Balancing Act : Management: It took a firm executive hand to restore the software firm's productivity and profits. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ITT to Sell More Financial Services Units : Divestiture: Deal tentatively calls for GE Capital to pay $1.8 billion for the three businesses. From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Report of Retail Slowdown Dampens Yields; Dow Up 4.04 From Times Staff and Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Report of Retail Slowdown Dampens Yields; Dow Up 4.04 From Times Wire Services
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Voice and Data Together
Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Another FAQ Fact DANIEL AKST
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer
$338 Coast-to-Coast Air Fare Sale Started by America West Airlines
Morgan Guaranty Loses Stellar 'Aaa' Moody's Rating Associated Press
Bramalea California May Use $25 Million to Buy Land : Real estate: Some of proposed $215-million infusion to Canadian firm would aid local market. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arizona County Latest Addition to SEC Targets ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : PC Programs Help Make Tax Season a Bit Less Taxing LAWRENCE J. MAGID
Ouster of Microsoft Settlement Met With Skepticism : Software: Rivals remain doubtful of the government's ability to halt alleged antitrust practices by the industry leader. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&P 500 Hits New High, but Suspicion Dogs Wall Street TOM PETRUNO
Hotel Rates in County Rose Slightly in 1994 : Tourism: Occupancy declined slightly, thanks in part to the Northridge earthquake. Better things are foreseen this year. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Checking Into County in Arizona : Securities: Probe centers on whether investors were denied important information about the investment portfolio, paralleling concerns in O.C. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Architect Designs 'Disaster-Proof' Home : Housing: Dwelling being built in Berkeley can withstand quakes, fire and termites, he says. MARY PURPURA and PAOLO PONTONIERE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ouster of Microsoft Settlement Met With Skepticism : Software: Rivals remain doubtful of the government's ability to halt alleged antitrust practices by the industry leader. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Racing Figures Are on Honda Bribery Case Witness List From Associated Press
Biotech Breeding Ground : San Diego Finds Niche, Becomes an Industry Leader JAMES FLANIGAN
TECHNOLOGY : Kobe Quake Artificially Jolted Prices for Memory Chips, Analysts Speculate Ross Kerber, Times staff writer
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : The Ph.D. Glut: New Scientists Outnumber Jobs in Many Fields LEE DYE, Lee Dye, a former science writer for The Times, has covered a broad range of science subjects for more than two decades
Buffett Raises Stake in American Express From Associated Press
Social Security Mass Mailings Begin KATHY M. KRISTOF
Coalition Urges State to Force Auto Insurance Rate Reforms : Proposition 103: Consumers and the city and county of L.A. want rates to reflect driving records, not ZIP codes. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHX to Start New Fight for Teledyne From Reuters
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Prodigy Lifts Lead Feet, Plods Into the Future DANIEL AKST
Why Douglas Decided to Keep Jobs in Long Beach JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
SPORTS
Kings Pay Dearly for a Worn Fuhr : Hockey: They acquire veteran goalkeeper, 32, two young defensemen from Sabres in exchange for Zhitnik, Huddy, Stauber. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montclair Prep Coach Denies Contract Report STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Streak Ended by Chapman MIKE WEINREB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some of County's Best to Pass on Dual Meet Wrestling Championships ERIK HAMILTON
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Baseball
Maybe They Should Call It 'Crooked' MAL FLORENCE
Monroe on Offensive in Wake of Playoff Snub DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL DIVISION I-AA ROUNDUP : Ton Steps Up, Saves Day for Los Alamitos DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baseball Team Coming Together LON EUBANKS
PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE / DAN HAFNER : Arizona Not Invincible at Home DAN HAFNER
Kennedy Forfeits 6 Victories : Soccer: Unnamed player competed in an outside league in violation of City Section rules. TRIS WYKES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Playoff Schedules
Bargain Hunters Beware MIKE PENNER
Portland Trades Drexler to Rockets : Pro basketball: Trail Blazers escape $9.75-million balloon payment due next season, get Thorpe and a No. 1 pick. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Legislation Introduced From Associated Press
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Sylmar Plays Role of Spoiler
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Anyplace but Home for Kentucky, Massachusetts From Associated Press
Meek, Barnett Named Coaches of North/South Game
NHL ROUNDUP : Jagr Scores Hat Trick for Penguins From Associated Press
Cal Lutheran to Face La Verne Shorthanded
Bass Biting Well, Especially at Casitas
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Sun Valley, With Revamped Look, Continues to Improve With Age BOB LOCHNER
DIVISION III-AA ROUNDUP : Fullerton Finishes Magnolia's Season CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans' Lahanas Scores 48 Points, Sets School Mark
NBA ROUNDUP : Detroit Handles Knicks From Associated Press
Royal's Adamson Regaining Her Soccer Legs TRIS WYKES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
White Seabass Set Off Frenzy PETE THOMAS
Agoura Shuts Off Oxnard Rally, 84-73 MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minor Guts Out Canyon Victory MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Alamitos Can't Slow Down Morningside MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Simi Valley Eliminates Arcadia
Ball Is Not in Dana Jones' Court, So He Will Wait for His Shot
DIVISION II-AA ROUNDUP : Trabuco Hills Gets Revenge on Huntington Beach, 75-58 MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback Wins Team Golf Title at Bakersfield
UCLA, Coliseum Commission Talk : College football: Dalis, Blackman hear a proposal to move the Bruins back to the facility from the Rose Bowl. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loughery Fired After 3 1/2 Years With Heat
DIVISION I-A ROUNDUP : Fountain Valley Able to Hold Off Late Irvine Push FORREST LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ALAMITOS : Goodwill Comes Out a Big Winner STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Antitrust Legislation Introduced to End Strike From Associated Press
Magic's Magic : Orlando's Hardaway Worthy of Being 'the Next Johnson' MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panthers, Jaguars Seek the Best of the Worst : Pro football: Today's draft pool to stock the NFL's expansion teams will include six castoffs from each franchise. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Trounced in Rocket Transition From Associated Press
Nadadores Divers Going to China
Like Snoopy, Red Baron : Dogfights No Longer Limited to Only Pilots, Pooches PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Give Away Three to Get Fuhr : Hockey: Sabres give up veteran goalie and two defensemen in exchange for Zhitnik, Huddy, Stauber. From Associated Press
United League Interested in Coliseum ROSS NEWHAN
Reward for Hoch Is Teeing Off With All the Presidents' Men : Golf: Defending champion joins Clinton, Ford, Bush and Hope as the feature fivesome in Hope's tournament. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure Points : Regional Event Takes Best Dart Throwers Out of the Bars, Into the Fire STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
TV REVIEW : An Undramatic 'One Vote' Depicts Suffragists' Struggle ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Late Harvest for Early Blues Man : After Fallow Years, R & B pianist-singer Charles Brown Is Reaping Rewards Again JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Capacity Crowd Energizes Simple Minds' Show STEVE HOCHMAN
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : Studios Make Plans to Cash In on Nominations ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Singular Twosome Gets It Together BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : 'Texas Justice' Lifts ABC, but Only to a Tie With NBC LEE MARGULIES
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : Best Actor
MUSIC REVIEWS : Silverstein Shines in Utah Symphony Solo TIMOTHY MANGAN
The 67th Academy Award Nominations : Best Director
The 67th Academy Award Nominations
MUSIC REVIEWS : Xtet Presents New, Newer JOSEF WOODARD
The 67th Academy Award Nominations : Oscars : Scorecard
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : Best Actress
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : COMMENTARY : 'Hoop,' 'Red' Expose Holes in Academy Categories KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : The Surprises : Some Unexpected Guests Join the Parade : Oscars: 'The Shawshank Redemption' and Woody Allen's 'Bullets Over Broadway' each earn a startling seven nominations. ELAINE DUTKA and ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Show Has Nicholas Brothers on Tap : Television: In a program on KOCE tonight, the pair talk about their unique dance style--and film clips let you see them in action. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : The Nominees
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : Bubba Gump Oscar Co. : Movie Gets Nod in 13 Categories : Awards: 'Forrest' nominations include best picture, director and actor, giving Hanks two in as many years. Independents score big, especially Miramax with 22. CLAUDIA ELLER and SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : Oscar Nods Mark Independents' Day : Independently produced movies garner 33 of 86 nominations. But studio money is still in the picture. JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE 67TH ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS : Three Nominations May Have Kieslowski Seeing 'Red' RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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