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What happened on January 10, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Newsletter Articles Stir Furor in High-IQ Group : Opinion: Writers in Mensa publication spark outrage by advocating killing the old, infirm and homeless. Board backs the editor and the authors' right to express their views. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Menendez Psychologist Oziel Sued by Ex-Lover
Shhh, Just Between You and Me, Connie : It has little to do with Hillary-bashing, Newt-bashing or liberal-media-bashing. It has everything to do with ethics. Connie Chung . . . just doesn't get it. SCOTT HARRIS
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SIMPSON TRIAL : Just the Facts--but All of Them : The jury should be allowed to hear evidence of Simpson's abusive behavior toward his wife, including her calls to 911. GLORIA ALLRED and LISA BLOOM, Gloria Allred is a partner in the law firm of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg . Lisa Bloom is an associate in the same firm
Judge Halts His Blanket Use of Jury Anonymity in Bellflower CATHERINE GEWERTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anti-Smoking Laws
Sandbagging : A Guide To Protecting Your House
Another Student Arrested in Shooting Death at Party : Crime: Teen-ager is ninth suspect in November drive-by incident that also wounded two. Investigators believe the attack was rooted in a rivalry between two 'party crews.' THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rescuers Free 2 Injured Women Trapped in Car Battered by Truck : Accident: Police say brakes may have failed on vehicle that came down Interstate 5 off-ramp, ran red light and plowed into intersection. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Boys, Reported Missing, Returned to Families : Recovery: Police search for kidnapers of Nicholas Lopez Jr., 4, found Saturday. A man is charged with child endangerment in Danny Moreno's disappearance. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Hilton Owner Will Keep Service Workers : Business: South Korean representatives come to terms with three unions. Negotiations continue with three other labor groups. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Students Do Reporting on Saddleback Radio JEFF BEAN
Supervisors Urged to Contribute More to Pension Fund : Finances: With returns down, the county Board of Retirement seeks an additional $5.5 million and new investment strategy. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : School Board Puts Off Most Building Projects RUSS LOAR
DANA POINT : Deputies Recover Body of a Boat Resident
City Denies Adventists' Request to Delay Plan : Newbury Park: Church cites fear of hidden costs. Some believe $100-million development plan crumbling. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Racing the Clock on a Council Vacancy : Politics: Costly special election looms if a compromise candidate can't be found to fill the seat. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Flees After $800 Box Office Heist KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Cites Obstacles in LAPD Expansion JEAN MERL and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quake Recovery Funds May Fall $6 Billion Short HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reward Offered in Jewelry Store Theft JULIE FIELDS
AGOURA HILLS : Recall Group Disputes Count of Signatures FRANK MANNING
ABSURDITY WATCH : Discomfort Zone
OXNARD : Council to Take Up Village West Project MIGUEL BUSTILLO
2nd Builder Proposes Downtown Complex : Ventura: A Burbank consultant pushes a 20-theater project. City officials favor a multilevel parking garage. They will review the two overall plans later this month. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Almanac
SIMI VALLEY : Experts Will Talk on Earthquake Repair SARA CATANIA
Malathion Spraying
Support for Election
Tax Credits for Children
SUNLAND : Quake Damage Dispute Hits the Space Age STEVE RYFLE
Valley Interview : Director of Mountains Conservancy Holds Onto His Turf MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capable Captains Needed for Our Ship : Los Angeles: The city must be able to remove unresponsive department heads now protected for life under Civil Service. MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS and MARVIN BRAUDE, Mark Ridley-Thomas is the city councilman for District 8, which includes South Central and the Crenshaw area. Marvin Braude represents District 11 on the West Side and part of the San Fernando Valley. and
President Bill Clinton
VENTURA : Council May Review Anti-Smoking Law CONSTANCE SOMMER
Recipe for Heavy Rain
PLACENTIA : City Council OKs Permit for Liquor HOLLY J. WAGNER
Newt Gingrich
Protecting Homes With Sandbags
Youth/ News for the 18-and-younger crowd
Countywide : Vasquez to Report on State of County ALAN EYERLY
LAKE FOREST : Council Set to Vote on Fiscal Plan FRANK MESSINA
Obituaries
San Fernando : Panel Seeks Input About Dial-A-Ride L.D. STRAUB
Fresno--Dodge City Redux?
Builders Tour Half-Finished Center : Simi Valley: Inspection of the project site is part of reopened bidding. The city fired the contractor two weeks ago, alleging poor management. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Pollution
Drug Caseload
Obituaries : * Stan Pajka; Flower Distributor
Train Kills Woman on Tracks
Wet, Weary and Wary : Preparation: Sandbags are stacked and drains cleared as county braces for yet another storm. DAVID REYES and DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ojai Tower in Eye of Storm on 2 Fronts MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Consider Bid to Cut Back Some Parole Hearings DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2-Day Event at College to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Thousand Oaks to Consider Exclusive Arts Plaza Contract With Ticketmaster MARY F. POLS
BURBANK : Police Investigating Death of Woman NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Is Yeltsin What's Best for Russia? : Chechnya overkill emphasizes the doubts
PORT HUENEME : Groups Bolster Fight Against RV Resort JAN STEVENS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Reports 42% Decline in Graffiti : Vandalism: Costs show an even greater drop. Officials credit reward program, curfew, removal by volunteers. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Probing LAPD Conduct in Killings : Sunland: Grand jury is investigating a squad of officers who waited outside a restaurant during a robbery, then shot the armed bandits as they exited. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON PARK : City to Install High-Tech Pay Phones in Bid to Cut Crime
Foundation Grants Funds to Boost Magnolia Schools' Science Programs DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wet, Weary and Wary : Damage: Hard-hit Leisure World in Seal Beach begins repairs and hopes the worst is over. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA HABRA : Council to Consider New Site for Fair MIMI KO
Sandbagging : A Guide To Protecting Your House
WESTMINSTER : City to Study Ways to Cut Firefighting Costs BERT ELJERA
Female Chaplains
Introducing Speaker . . . Bernie Richter? : The conservative from Chico is the perfect compromise candidate for the Assembly speakership. JOSEPH FARAH, Joseph Farah is editor and publisher of Inside California, a statewide political newsletter, and Dispatches, a national cultural and media watchdog publication.
Storm-Battered County Braces for More Showers : Weather: A flash-flood watch is in effect through this morning. Heavy downpours predicted and mudslides are feared. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wiley Canyon Road Shut by Threat of Possible Mudslides : Santa Clarita: Authorities say other possible closures also hinge on rainfall. Public works crews remain on 12-hour shifts for duration of storm. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Street of Dreams AL MARTINEZ
SANTA ANA : Police Hunt for Clues in Motorist's Slaying KEN ELLINGWOOD
SIMI VALLEY : ACLU Names School District in Lawsuit TRACY WILSON
Air Quality Dispute Poses Threat to Expansion Hopes at Base : Military: Edwards could grow as a result of closures and cutbacks elsewhere. But an EPA pollution designation might stand in the way. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Birthplace of Nixon Named a Landmark TINA NGUYEN
SEAL BEACH : Coffee Shop Plan May Hit Spot With Officials RUSS LOAR
ROSSMOOR : Student, 9, Suspended for Passing Out Bullets BERT ELJERA
JPL Exhibit Reviews Exploration of Mars NONA YATES
2 Women Allege Sex Harassment by Officer : Courts: Motorists say Glendale policeman ordered them to expose themselves during weekend traffic stop. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STUDIO CITY : Golf Course Wins Renewal of Permit KAY HWANGBO
LOS ANGELES : Judge Rejects Filmmaker's Challenge of Oscar Rules
In Point of Fact : Charity begins at home at Points of Light Foundation
Mexico's Economic Crisis
Ito Tells Jurors They Will Be Sequestered : Simpson case: Panelists will be taken to an undisclosed site Wednesday. Court has list of items to bring and those that are forbidden. Judge grants seven seats to each victim's family. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
At Moorpark Firm, Kids Learn While Parents Work : Workplace: G.T. Water Products has operated a school for employees' children since 1987. About a dozen youngsters are enrolled now. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Everything You Want to Know About Animals : Making A Difference in Your Community ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : No Serious Injuries to Officers in Attacks VIVIEN LOU CHEN
TOPANGA : Residents Warned of Possible Evacuations FRANK MANNING
SIMI VALLEY : Automated Trash Service Approved SARA CATANIA
IRVINE : Public Meetings on Fiscal Crisis Sought; Official Defends Record RUSS LOAR
GARDEN GROVE : Schoolchildren Provide a Lesson About Kindness JON NALICK
Since When Can Wilson Defy the Law? : He refuses to implement 'motor voter' registration. Is he afraid of more poor people gaining the franchise? MARK ROSENBAUM and KARL MANHEIM, Mark Rosenbaum is the legal director of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California; Karl Manheim is a professor of law at Loyola Law School and a volunteer ACLU attorney. The ACLU, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and a coalition of voting rights advocates are suing the state for failing to implement the National Voter Registration Act.
FILLMORE : Judge Orders Refiled Molestation Charges DWAYNE BRAY
CSU for Point Mugu
2 Shot After Threat, Youth Testifies : Juvenile court: Witness says he saw the 17-year-old defendant--one of four youths charged in the melee--wound two Westlake High students. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manly Hall's Legacy
In Oxnard, Drunk Drivers May Have to Foot the Bill for Officers' Time : Law enforcement: A proposal to make offenders reimburse the city is part of an aggressive new approach to road safety in a community plagued by alcohol-related accidents. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo Weighs Plan for 850-Apartment Complex : Development: Council considers traffic, noise and legal liability for city from projected 2,500 residents. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Action Group Head Wants Motel Razed TIM MAY
GARDEN GROVE : Council to Vote Today on Emergency Action BERT ELJERA
Obituaries
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : District May Put Brakes on Driver Training : Education: Hart school board will probably eliminate hands-on courses because of funding cutbacks and a court ruling that prohibits charging fees. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Man, 37, Found Dead After Prison Release JULIE FIELDS
Fuller on Algeria
Conroy Files Bill to Allow the Paddling of Students : Legislation: The Orange lawmaker's proposal is designed to undo a 1986 ban on corporal punishment in public schools. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spirit of Giving
Age Bias Ruling Seen as Bane, Boon to School District Suit : Litigation: Newport-Mesa Unified says Midwest case will bolster defense against charge it discriminates against older job seekers. EEOC lawyer disagrees. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Pearblossom Highway Crash Kills Driver, 18 : Death: The teen-ager's car was seen snaking across the road. It veered into a pickup. ISAAC GUZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Chief Says County Should Hire More Minorities, Women CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Sisters Reunited With Jews They Saved From Nazis : World War II: Unlikely protectors were youngsters when they hid 13 people in a cramped Polish apartment. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : Lights! Camera!--Flowers! : A young British florist petals his way to profits with eye-catching displays for movies and television. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Session With Robbins, Motivational Guru, Confirmed : Consulting: New Age figure went to Camp David. Spokesman says President is meeting with a variety of experts to discuss issues. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World View : Myanmar a Case Study of U.S. Foreign-Policy Dilemmas : A divided Administration, worried about drug trade, shifts its emphasis from human rights to cooperation with the military regime. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pool Players Taking Their Cues From Connoisseur JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Case Study : Company Puts Faith in Freon-Free Fridge MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
Thousands Flee Floodwaters in North of State RICHARD C. PADDOCK and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Session With Robbins, Motivational Guru, Confirmed : Consulting: New Age figure went to Camp David. Spokesman says President is meeting with a variety of experts to discuss issues. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Helps Jews Leave Chechnya Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Characters Motivated by Love in Gory Prison Thriller : GREEN RIVER RISING by Tim Willocks , William Morrow & Co. Inc., $23, 352 pages CHARLES BOWDEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Sinking Your Teeth Into Healthy Gums KATHLEEN DOHENY
STATE OF THE STATE : School Plan Sure to Face Tough Test : Education: Wilson's proposal would put greater responsibility on parents, teachers and students. Call for elimination of tenure draws quick criticism. RICHARD LEE COLVIN and ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITERS
PARIS : Musique, Musique
Tougher Rules, ID System Planned, INS Chief Says JACK NELSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Anaheim May Seek Review of Investments GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : OCTA to Rely on Outside Experts for Investment Advice : Finance: Agency voices optimism in updating its 100-day plan to deal with fund debacle. Bus and rail services continue, and $46-million debt can be paid. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'We've Begun to See the . . . Economic Recovery' Excerpts from Gov. Pete Wilson's State of the State speech:
Social Security Chief, GOP Differ on Retirees' Wage Lid ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Speech Cements Remaking of Image : Politics: With a more conservative Legislature, and possibly an eye on the White House, the governor pleases O.C. conservatives with hard-line address. DAN MORAIN and BILL STALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
By The Numbers : Spotlight
Nation IN BRIEF : IDAHO : Dart Kills Wolf in Roundup Attempt From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Warriors Fall After Ranking MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Calls Cease-Fire, Demands Surrender : Russia: Chechen rebels, under heavy attack, are given 48 hours to lay down their arms and accept an amnesty. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOKYO : U.S. Apples, Anyone?
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Dodd Favored for Top Democrat Post From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WASHINGTON : Murayama Summit
Judge Allows 2 Church Groups to Enter Prop. 187 Court Fight : Law: Participation by Catholic organizations is granted despite state attorney's objection that their involvement is redundant. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Ruling Keeps Lid on D.A.'s Investigation : Courts: Judge says disclosing contents of warrants used to search O.C. offices in fiscal crisis could damage reputations of innocent parties. TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKnight's Antics Are Tiresome CHRIS FOSTER
Former Principal in Alabama Settles Dispute Over Racism Reuters
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Egyptian Sheik JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Role on Golan Would Be Limited : Mideast: Defense chief Perry sees any eventual American troops as monitors of an Israeli-Syrian peace. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Sen. Johnston Plans to Retire in 2 Years From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Speech Cements a Remaking of Wilson's Image DAN MORAIN and BILL STALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VATICAN CITY : The Pope Goes East
Creditors, Experts Offer Plans to Aid Orange County : Bankruptcy: Transit agency considers loans in return for 100% of funds in pool. Tax hike, state aid suggested. JODI WILGOREN and MATT LAIT and RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Pena Convenes Air Safety Meeting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trial About Article Begins in Singapore CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Seeks 15% Income Tax Cut Over Three Years : California: Reduction would be paid for by billions in revenue increases from improving economy, he says. Governor also urges welfare, teacher, lawyer reforms. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CD-ROM: A New Frontier : Photo and Language Disks Can Show You How--Like a Book Never Could DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Allow Paddling as Punishment in Schools Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Pope Urges Spread of 'Contagious' Peace in Strife-Torn World WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FEMA Recovery Funds May Be Short $6 Billion : Aid: Agency's director says Clinton will ask Congress for more money to address impact of Northridge quake. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady Puts Health Reform Failure on Self From Associated Press
BODY WATCH : New Life for Old Technique : Medicine: A procedure used since the 1940s to preserve endangered species is now helping men with spinal cord injuries who want children. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Fires House Historian Over Nazi Flap MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : Accident Cuts Power at Newark Airport From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : 9 Class-Action Suits Against Wall Street Firm, Others Joined : Litigation: The consolidation should save O.C. money. Bondholder attorneys say Citron, other county officials will be dropped from the case. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Knox Is Fired by Rams After 3 Losing Years T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL ISSUES : Homeless Turn Cold Shoulder to Shelters : Chicago winters can be deadly, but despite coaxing, many street people won't go indoors. Drugs, alcohol add to risk. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / ASTRONOMY : Scientists Learning How Stars Explode : Researchers study supercomputer models of explosions. They discover that supernovas concentrate energy and propel debris in all directions. LEE DYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feinstein Seeks Dismissal of Challenge : Politics: Democrat asks Senate panel to dismiss Huffington's charge of voter fraud. She says he has failed to present any evidence. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peter Cook; Comic With Dudley Moore From Associated Press
THE JUDICIARY : In U.S., Speech May Be Free, but Can It Be Anonymous Too? DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Accuser Is Said to Recant Sex Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Accuser of Congressman Said to Recant Sex Counts : Courts: Lawyer says teen-ager was coerced into making charges against Rep. Mel Reynolds of Illinois. The claim interrupts hearing. JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : W. Adams: a Home for Dreamers : Fanciful houses drew some to this once-elite area near USC. The promise of a good life attracted others. Now, old-timers and newcomers join to make their neighborhood work. PETER Y. HONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former E. German Leaders Charged in Border Killings MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvi Charged With Murder in Abortion Clinic Slayings ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerial Death Threat Sends Chechens Fleeing From Village : Caucasus: Russians warn they will bomb five towns near Grozny unless 50 captured paratroopers are quickly freed. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Declines to Reveal Search Warrant's Contents : Courts: The ruling says that unsealing the document used in the raid on Citron's office could damage reputations and interfere with investigation. TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : Timeless Days, Honored Lives BOB CAREY
OCTA May Offer Loan to Tide the County Over : Finance: As cash crisis worsens, officials submit plans to cut costs by $40 million. Some creditors urge tax hike. JODI WILGOREN and MATT LAIT and RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Panels OK Unfunded Mandates Bill : Congress: Fast action targets practice of telling states and localities what to do without giving them the money to do it. Measure has Clinton's approval. RICHARD A. SERRANO and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Santiago Is Used to Coming Up Short MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Press : Yeltsin Under Fire by World's Cartoonists
Market Focus : Former East Bloc Battles Outbreak of Computer Viruses : Disgruntled, low-paid programmers are blamed for some of them. Now the contagion is going global. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : The Yellow Brick Road to La Mirada : Students from the Blind Children's Learning Center are treated to a pre-show visit with Cathy Rigby and the 'Oz' cast. KATHRYN BOLD
L.A. STORIES : To Judge Him By His Car Would Be, Uh, Krazy RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Agenda : Going Private--the Profit and the Pain : Germany has just finished the fastest, costliest selloff of socialist enterprises in modern history. Is it a model--or a warning? MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not All High School Basketball Teams Are Blessed With Size. Some Must Take Advantage of Their. . . : Little Big Men DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suffering in Silence : Acne can be agony for teen-agers, but the past decade has brought dramatic changes in treatment. Now the problem is getting people to seek help. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Next Step : Building on Hope in West Bank : Construction is booming, but long-term growth depends on tenuous Mideast politics. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : 'It's About What We Can Do' : Having arthritis doesn't mean you have to be a victim. A pilot program teaches seniors to call upon their reserves of strength and strategy. KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culture : Ukrainian Filmmakers' Lot Goes From Bad to Worse : Under communism, censorship kept movies off screen. Now, capitalism is problem. MARY MYCIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
'Portraits' Begins Truffaut Retrospective KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Art Reviews : Biberman's 'City' Holds True to the Noir Tradition CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : 'Dumb and Dumber' Has Last Laugh ROBERT W. WELKOS
TV REVIEW : 'Does TV Kill?': Yes, Kids' Imagination ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who Can Fill Billy's Shoes for the Oscars? : Commentary: The buzz about this year's Academy Awards host has been too quiet. Here are some ideas on who can fill the bill. DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mel Torme: He's Blue and Sentimental : Jazz: As a vocalist, he's at his peak, but with the breakup of his fourth marriage, he's about at his lowest. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chamber Series to Resume at Bowers Museum CHRIS PASLES
Cleo Laine, Just as Ellington Had Hoped : Jazz: The British singer might not have come to the United States had it not been for the legendary artist. Now she's recording with his orchestra. MARY CAMPBELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Me and the King' Charming Entry in Late-Night Circuit KEVIN THOMAS
Family : 'Dr. Zed': A Mr. Wizard With Flash LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Queensryche's Back With 'Literate' Metal : Pop music: With its first album in four years, the Seattle band is feeling introspective these days. But don't call it 'thinking man's metal.' DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : New Location but Business as Usual at Elvis Bash RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
With a Bit of Magic, 'Aladdin' Flies on Ice CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reveiw : A Mixed Bag of 'Love Letters' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sam and 'Frasier' to Reunite, 'Travels' Part of NBC Lineup : Television: Ted Danson will guest star on the sitcom next month and star in the four-hour miniseries, which will air in the fall. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vintage Video Games: The Latest Blip : Computer Game Producers Look Back to the Past for New Hits at Electronics Show DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Job-Specific Training Is Important, Survey Reports Compiled by Jack Searles
Reaching a Summit in Communication : Investor hopes to buy mountaintop site owned by Lockheed. He plans to lease space on five antenna towers. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Choice of Toys Helps Janex Come Back : Turnaround: A new CEO has led the shift from a scandal-ridden money-loser to a growing, profitable company. JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Urges Loosening of Union Laws : Workplace: Bipartisan group's long-awaited recommendations on labor policy leaves both sides dissatisfied. From Times Wire Services
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Consumer Products From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Job Search Sets Up Service on Internet Compiled by Jack Searles
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Slides; Dow Drifts Down 6 Points From Times Wire Services
Ingram Micro Names New President, Ending 9-Month Search
Single-Family Home Sales Mixed in Conejo Valley Compiled by Jack Searles
International Opportunities Focus of 2 Programs Compiled by Jack Searles
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ways Detailed to Lower Your Postage Costs Jack Searles
County Reports Sharp Drop in Default Notices Compiled by Jack Searles
Styles on Video Expects Poorer Results in Quarter
Some May Qualify for Health Care Deduction Jack Searles
Number of Visitors to County Declines to Lowest Level in 8 Years, but Spending Up : Tourism: The drop is felt most strongly at area theme parks such as Disneyland and Knott's. Earthquake, lingering riot fears are blamed for overall loss. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail And Restaurants Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
GM Offers Information Via Interactive Video Compiled by Jack Searles
Panel Urges Loosening of Labor Rules : Workplace: Bipartisan group's recommendations on worker-management committees leaves both sides dissatisfied. From Associated Press
Gecko Named to Distribute Sports Legends Quilts Compiled by Jack Searles
Pacific Thrift & Loan Called Undercapitalized
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Start-Up Firm an Upstart in Wireless World : Technology: Mobile Planet has snagged impressive customers for its portable computing products. But its small scale leaves it vulnerable. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail And Restaurants Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Foundation Health Corp. Continues Expansion Jack Searles
Judge Throws Out $1.2-Billion Jury Award to Litton Industries : Aerospace: Woodland Hills firm says it will appeal federal ruling that finds Honeywell did not infringe patent. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Paper Chase : Rising Newsprint Prices Put the Squeeze on Newspapers JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benton Oil and Gas Gains Development Credit
Agriculture From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Right Start Inc. Sells Catalogue Business
Mexico Taps Overseas Credit to Bolster Peso : Crisis: But financial turmoil continues south of the border as the Bolsa plunges 6.65%, its steepest fall in five years. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Late Claims Put Pressure on Prudential : Securities: $660-million settlement fund is likely to come up short. Firm faces other major legal battles. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Name Change Will Have No Impact, Finance Firm Says Compiled by Jack Searles
Martin Marietta Program Shows Importance of Navy Bases Jack Searles
Company Town JAMES BATES
SEC Bars Former IDM Chief From Dealing in Securities : Sanctions: Concerns of firm's auditors were allegedly kept secret from investors, who lost about $300 million. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foundation Health Withdraws HMO Offer : Mergers: Its former target, Health Systems, retreats from earlier statements and says it is considering suitors. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Companies Succeed in Funding Efforts for Dependent Care : Families: Five O.C. firms are among 156 that raised $27 million toward programs to help employees look after children and the elderly. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : Film Festivals Are Big Hit With Cities KAREN KAPLAN
3 Executives Quit Saatchi After Co-Founder Is Pushed Out : Advertising: The company names two new board members. But observers say resignations are a devastating blow. From Reuters
Major Changes Ordered in IBM's Organization : Computers: Independent software developers praise the restructuring. Two key executives are forced out. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : Newport Beach's Pascal Is the Top O.C. Dining Spot in Prestigious Survey Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
'Predatory Pricing' Ruling Against Wal-Mart Voided GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Deutchman Departs as Fine Line Features President
Pillsbury Will Add Pet Inc. to Its Larder : Deals: The $2.6-billion acquisition is the latest evidence of consolidation in the food industry. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Firms Lose Market Share of Semiconductors : Technology: American computer chip industry gives up ground to overseas rivals for first time in three years. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Food Unit Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Compiled by Jack Searles
Con Artists Bilk Houses Out From Under Home Owners Ron Galperin
SPORTS
Freshman Is Senior as a UCLA Gymnast WENDY WITHERSPOON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC PLAYOFFS : Stoyanovich Takes Blame for Miss
UMass, UConn Hold Top Spots After Week of Shuffling in Poll From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Radja Sparks the Celtics in Return, 114-101 From Associated Press
Long Beach State Can't Hold Lead, Falls to Nebraska JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Penn State's Carter Among 17 Turning Pro From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball Union to Penalize Replacement Player Agents ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ellis Finishes Off Alemany
Basketball
Lakers Suffer Storm Damage in Portland : Pro basketball: Van Exel refuses to play after Harris loses his cool at halftime of record 129-83 defeat. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State Falters; Nebraska Capitalizes JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran Jockeys Longden, Arcaro to Receive Special Eclipse Awards BILL CHRISTINE
Basketball DANA HADDAD
Technical Foul Sparks Loyola's Run Past Northridge MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Technically Speaking, Oduok Leads Loyola Over CSUN MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Just Doesn't Have Enough for New Mexico State LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD : Anteaters Finally Making Some Headway in Women's Basketball ELLIOTT TEAFORD
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 1 Marina Inundates No. 2 Los Alamitos in Soccer MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down in the Heart of Texas Blows Cowboy-Sized Bluster MAL FLORENCE
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Seahawks Haven't Settled on Erickson Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC PLAYOFFS : Rainstorms Send 49ers to Arizona
NHL Talks Progress, Hit a Snag : Labor: Two sides meet into early morning, reach agreement on some issues but negotiations stall when a breakthrough appears imminent. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL's Talks Going Down to the Wire : Labor: Both sides meet late into the night in an effort to avert first canceled season in major league sports history. Deadline is noon today. LEN HOCHBERG, THE WASHINGTON POST
A Tougher Stance on Academic Eligibility : NCAA: Convention follows lead of its President's Commission, endorsing tougher standards for freshmen. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Rams' First Move: Show Knox the Door : Last Stop in Anaheim Proves One Too Many MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennessee Proves Too Deep for Louisiana Tech : Women's basketball: Undaunted by hostile atmosphere, unbeaten Vols go to their bench to overcome Techsters, 62-56, in battle of top teams. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kazmierczak Will Not Return as Coach JEFF FLETCHER
Keyshawn Johnson Skips Draft, Opts to Stay at USC ERIC SHEPARD
NFL PLAYOFFS : Smith's Status in Doubt : Pro football: Injury could keep Dallas star out of NFC title game against San Francisco. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virginia Soccer Star Mia Hamm Is Voted Top Female Athlete BILL DWYRE
This Time, It's Santa Anita That Calls Off Races BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skye Lewis Selects USF for Volleyball
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kansas Ends Missouri Streak at 16 Games From Associated Press
Prospero Out as Santa Ana Valley Coach CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' First Move: Show Knox the Door : Pro football: Coach has one year left on his contract, but the team fires him after a 4-12 season and a three-season record of 15-33. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schmidt Is Voted Into Hall of Fame ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knox's Firing Signals End of an Era for Rams : Reaction: Players are not surprised, but they also don't blame Knox for team's lackluster performance. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mexico State Has to Rally to Beat UCI LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Wrestler Ruiz Out for Season ERIK HAMILTON
Bad Signs for the Autograph Business : Card shows: Recession, strikes and fraud are clouds that hang over this once-prospering industry. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schmidt Is Voted Into Hall of Fame ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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