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What happened on June 06, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Not by Book Is OK With 'Bridges' Fans : Movies: Adapting a novel to film can bring out readers' wrath. But no one seems to be complaining about the changes made to the Waller bestseller. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future of the L.A. Festival in Limbo : Culture: Directors of popular local arts festival scrap plans for 1996 event. By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tonys: Award Winners on the Boulevard of Broadway
Weekend Box Office By Elaine Dutka
Female Screenwriters Face the Writing on the Wall : Movies: There's a perception that it's an all-male occupation, but three women don't buy the stereotype. By Quendrith Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK Sizzling Lineup: Bruce Springsteen, Aretha... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : Under the Abstract Spell of 'Kandinsky: Compositions' : Only 15 Works Are at LACMA, but It Is Still a Show Not to Be Missed By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : Getting Wired With Merce Cunningham By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Pop Music Review : String Fever : When Cooder and Lindley--and Their Kids--Get Together, It's Hot By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Baroque Fest Opens on Slow Note but in Period Precision By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Angeles String Quartet: Illuminating Glimpses of Haydn By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Cooder-Lindley Family: A Warm Get-Together By Jim Washburn
FAMILY : Uneven 'Fables' Gives Hint of Promise By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From The Vaults : The Definitive Retrospective From ABBA By Robert Hilburn
From The Vaults By Dennis Hunt
Cerritos Lines Up an Eclectic 4th Season By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karma-Carrying Member of the Laguna Scene : Art: For decades, Andy Wing has engulfed himself in the community and its essence. His home is a showcase for his work and his personal 'guidance system.' By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Season By Zan Dubin
NEWS
A Sporting Chance : John Hamilton's Game Plan for His Free-Admission Museum in Newport Beach Is to Share Major League Memorabilia and Introduce Kids to Role Models By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Antibacterial Soaps: Time to Come Clean on Pros and Cons By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All's Fair in Books and War : At the American Booksellers Assn. Convention, the Newt Is Heckled, Protesters Rush the Building, and Everyone Gets a Preview of the Fall Lineup By Paul D. Colford, NEWSDAY
Go Ask Suzi : Her radio show isn't for the faint of heart. But Suzi Landolphi's humorous, no-holds-barred approach to sex education is bringing in listeners. By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : The Health Hot Lines By Leslie Knowlton
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : With the Children Close to Their Hearts : Bear and balloon decor serves as a reminder of Orangewood, beneficiary of proceeds from the evening of dancing and comedy by Rich Little. By Kathryn Bold
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Galaxy : THE ALCHEMY OF THE HEAVENS: Searching for Meaning in the Milky Way, \o7 by Ken Croswell\f7 ,Anchor Books, $24.95, 340 pages By Lee Dembart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Dress Code Is Too Restrictive
2 Plead Mexican Mafia drug trafficking Benjamin (Topo) Peters, Ruben (Tupi) Hernandez, Plead Not Guilty in Mexican Mafia Case : Court: The maximum-security inmates are accused of leadership roles in controlling drug trafficking from behind bars. They are among 22 people indicted by U.S. authorities. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Driver, 64, Is Charged in Death of Bicyclist, 12
Selfishness and Spirituality
Taiwan President
Male Genes
L.A.'s Jacarandas
Kissing on Campus
Trade Deficit and Japan
Proposed $1 Coin
UPDATE : Supreme Court Waits to Settle Toughest Cases at Term's End By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE BALKANS : Snared in Balkans, Canada Questions Peacekeeping Role : Military: Answering U.N. call has been a keystone of Ottawa's policy. Now many citizens are disillusioned. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Spared Major Damage From Storm \o7 From Associated Press\f7
3 Ex-Justice Dept. Lawyers Indicted in Huge Drug Case By Jim Mcgee, THE WASHINGTON POST
Partisan Wrangling Delays Terrorism Bill : Senate: An angry Dole tells Democrats to shelve most of their amendments. Families of bomb victims urge lawmakers to curb Death Row appeals. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Ex-Law Officials Accused in Drug Smuggling Scheme \o7 From Associated Press\f7
College Student Wins $87-Million Lottery Pot \o7 Associated Press\f7
Reeve in 'Excellent' Spirits After Surgery \o7 Reuters\f7
N.Y. Subway Crash Kills 1, Injures 54 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Dallas' 1st Black Mayor Is Sworn Into Office \o7 Reuters\f7
U.S. Justices Will Review Forfeiture Law : Supreme Court: They will rule whether property of an "innocent owner" can be seized if it is used in commission of a crime. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ASSEMBLY'S NEW SPEAKER : Conservatives Vow Allen Recall Effort : Politics: She is labeled a traitor by one Republican leader but grounds for party punishment are unclear. By Len Hall and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE ASSEMBLY'S NEW SPEAKER : Angry GOP Expects Brown to Keep Power : Assembly: Republicans contend he may use new leadership rule to retain clout. It says a Speaker emeritus may be assigned duties by the Speaker. By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ASSEMBLY'S NEW SPEAKER : Conservatives Vow Allen Recall Effort : Republicans: She is labeled a traitor by one GOP leader but grounds for party punishment are unclear. The governor's office issues a cautious statement. By Len Hall and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Perot Ends Radio Show \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE ASSEMBLY'S NEW SPEAKER : Hometown Happy for 'What's Her Name' : Reaction: Some of the folks in Cypress have trouble placing Doris Allen, but they appreciate her success in becoming California Assembly's first female Speaker. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Carrier, Supply Ship Collide in Gulf \o7 Associated Press\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : D.A. Employee Sues Prosecutor Darden By Henry Weinstein
Dismissed Juror Denies He Intimidated Others By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Begins Hearings on UCI : Inquiry: Top university officials are set to testify about allegations of unethical fertility research on humans. A broader state Senate investigation is yet to come. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Theft Allegation in UCI Fertility Case : Scandal: O.C. couple are second to contend that stolen eggs and sperm were used to impregnate another woman. By Michael Granberry and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allen Becomes Instant Outcast in Own Party By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Errors, Haggling Delay Court Reopening : San Fernando: Staff at quake-damaged facility won't be back until 1996. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP's Allen Elected Speaker by Democrats : Assembly: First woman in post is shunned by her own party. She appoints Brown as Speaker emeritus. By Jerry Gillam and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Speaker Has History of Going Her Own Way By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ito Ousts 2 More Simpson Jurors; 2 Alternates Left : Trial: A woman accused of passing a note and a man she said intimidated her are dismissed. An emergency appeal by the defense to keep the male panelist is denied. By Henry Weinstein and Jim Newton and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ovitz Decides Against Deal for Him to Take MCA Helm : Entertainment: Creative Artists chairman ends 2-month drama. He reportedly was offered $250 million. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pregnant Legislator Delivers a Key Vote : Politics: Democrat Martha Escutia flies to capital for roll call. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Zigzag on Balkans May Underscore His Unease By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Mullah Maneuvers Into Power : Tough conservative who heads Iran's Parliament is the next likely president. But many in Tehran, including some religious leaders, argue clergy should share power or step aside. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Release of U.N. Troops in Bosnia Appears Likely By Tracy Wilkinson and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IBM Launches Hostile Bid for Lotus Software By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILY MATTERS: Owning your own business is part of the... By Patricia Ward Biederman and Jeff Schnaufer
Independence Not New for New Speaker By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Second Couple Plan to Sue UC, Doctors in Fertility Case By Michael Granberry and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ruling Gives Leeway in Use of Foreign Wiretaps : Courts: Federal judges say phone evidence collected abroad need not adhere to strict constitutional standards. The decision stems from 1990 L.A. drug case. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Orange County Can Sell Bonds to Repay Debt, Courts Rule By Rene Lynch and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Compromise on Ocean Noise Tests : Science: Scripps promises environmentalists that study of effects of loud signals on marine life will get priority in its research on global warming in the Pacific. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of Harm's Way : The Shalimar Teen Center Is an Oasis in a Dangerous Neighborhood By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Delegates React in Loyal Party Fashion : Speaker: Some Republicans seem bitter, but Democrats say new leader is willing to work with them. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Ruling Coalition Again Balks at Passing Forceful Apology for War \o7 Reuters\f7
Turkey Premier Boosted by Party's Showing in By-Elections By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chechen Rebels Admit Losing Stronghold to Russians : Caucasus: Separatists say they have regrouped since being routed from mountain headquarters. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSEUMS : Smithsonian Flows With Corporate Tide : New sea-themed exhibit breaks ground. Its private sponsors not only donated funds but helped plan the show. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : La Quinta's Jones Is One of a Kind : Baseball: Senior, who tied the county record for victories with 15 this season, has a unique--even eccentric--personality. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leftovers From a Day at Big A By Chris Foster
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY PLAYERS OF THE YEAR : Marina Has Benefited From Marcy Factor : Softball: When Crouch graduates this month, many opponents will cheer. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By the Numbers
The Times 1995 All-county Softball Team
All-League Teams
Kelly O'Connor Esperanza, Junior Track and Field/Triple...
Youth Served Myers Very Well at Mater Dei : Softball: He led talented but inexperienced Monarch team to within one victory of section title. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flint's Irvine Team Did It the Hard Way : Baseball: He made the most of what he had to win 20 games, earn coach-of-the-year honors. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junior Rodriguez Sonora, Senior Baseball/Pitcher-Shortstop...
Notebook : Her Boddy of Work in '95 Is Second Best All Time By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Times 1995 All-county Baseball Team
NEXT STEP : Can Zedillo Keep the PRI From . . . : FALLING APART? : The president's reforms threaten the way Mexico's ruling party does business. By Juanita Darling and Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JERICHO : Kohl on West Bank
ITHACA : A Historic U.S. Visit
PARIS : The Yanks are Back
Ethnic Discord : Despair and Disillusion Dampen Serbian Support for War in Bosnia : While hard-liners in Belgrade oppose potential settlement, others long for peace. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Splitting the Fleet
Postscript : A Family Torn by War Is United--45 Years Later : Imprisoned first by Nazis, then by Stalinists, Nina Duplakina survived decades of suffering to see her lost children at last. By Matt Bivens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Step : Erasing Another Communist Error : Neftegorsk was a village that never should have been. Now a tragic quake and Khrushchev's heirs are 'correcting' his folly. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Abortion-Rights Foes Find Few Backers in Ukraine : Two out of every three pregnancies are terminated in the former Soviet republic, where poverty and tradition resist reform. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Rev. Leonard Boyle : 'GOD'S LIBRARIAN' IN ROME : A Dominican priest is busy bringing the computer to the Middle Ages. Coming soon: the Vatican library on the Internet. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : Dancing Around Conformity in Cuba By David Stork, For The Times
The Law : Charming and Outrageous Lawyer Makes a Case for Equality in Japan : Makoto Endo works from an eclectic blend of Marxism, Buddhism and democratic principles. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Even With Lotus Stake, IBM Woes Would Remain : News analysis: Deal could produce a player with the clout to compete against Microsoft. But history doesn't bode well. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investing in the Work Force Can Boost Profits, Survey Shows From Times Wire Services
Michael S. Ovitz By Karen Kaplan
Ex-Californian Is a Surprise Choice to Head Kmart Stores : Retailing: Troubled chain turns to Floyd Hall, a former Target executive. He promises to broaden customer base. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Exceeds U.S. Average for New Incorporations : Entrepreneurs: Filings for 1994 rose 7% in California versus 5% nationwide. Third year of increases mirrors mid-1980s trend. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
So, Now What? : Ovitz Decision Stirs Things Up at CAA and Rival Agencies By Claudia Eller
Retailing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Transportation \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
10 Blacks File Discrimination Suit Against Shell Oil Co. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM'S BID FOR LOTUS : Pre-Bid Trading Questioned : Regulators Note Friday Activity of Lotus Shares From Associated Press
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
46 Arrested in Alleged Insurance Fraud Ring : Autos: Authorities say Hollywood agency supplied backdated policies to uninsured motorists who had been in accidents. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E.T. Reaches Out : Spielberg Shows Off On-Line Playground for Sick Children By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Techs Push Stocks to New Highs From Times Wire Services
Company Town : Steven Bochco Plans to Enter the Feature Film Court By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Company Town : Grossman Named VP of Talent, Casting at Turner
Company Town
Company Town : Seagram Officially Takes MCA Reins From Matsushita : Studios: But the day is dominated by news that the chief candidate for the top job turned down the offer. By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Sales Increase 2.5% in May; Industry Loss Narrows to 1.2% : Autos: Report bodes well for the Big Three, which appear to have begun pulling out of a slump that started in January. From Associated Press
U.S. Sets Deadline for EU to Lift Beef Ban From Times Wire Services
Merit Salary Increases Average 3.6% Nationally From Bloomberg Business News
Maximum Term Handed Down in Title Insurance Fraud Case From Associated Press
AVIATION : U.S., Britain Take Step to Expand Air Accord : Relations: 'Mini' deal allows a second carrier to fly the Chicago-Heathrow route. Talks are scheduled for July. From Reuters
AVIATION : Boeing to Get Bulk of Saudi Order : Jetliners: But Long Beach-based Douglas will get a piece of the action too, commerce secretary confirms. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Are Saying the Recession Is Already Here From Reuters
Americans Going Longer Without Health Coverage From Associated Press
Techstaff's County Offices Mark Firm's Anniversary Compiled by Jack Searles
Amplifier Shareholders to Vote on New Stock Plan Compiled by Jack Searles
Housing Starts Gain in April With Total of 204 Compiled by Jack Searles
GTE Opens Customer Service Center in Oxnard Compiled by Jack Searles
Ventura's ABC Auto Care Adds Space by Relocating Compiled by Jack Searles
3rd-Quarter Hiring Up From Last Year Compiled by Jack Searles
Boston Market Giving to Boys' and Girls' Club Compiled by Jack Searles
* Hale Conklin has been named president and chief...
* Essence Engineering, a Ventura firm, has been awarded a...
* Reginald R. McDowell has been named general manager of...
Success Smells Sweet : Heavy Advertising Is the Key to Calabasas-Based Breath Asure's Rise From a Modest Beginning By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investors Find a New World on the Internet : Mutual funds: A vast array of information, including performance ratings, stock quotes and prospectuses, is only a few keystrokes away. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Janex Gets $1-Million Line of Credit From Metro Bank
MiniMed Plans Sale of 2.5 Million Shares of Stock
Pac Rim Reports Profit of $1.02 Million for Quarter
Couple Tastes Success With New Trend in Microbreweries By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wheelcare Ltd. Chooses Camarillo for U. S. Office By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Briefly: By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Family Businesses, the Ties That Bind Often Break : While the firms that survive are likely to be hardier and more successful, internal conflicts frequently lead to painful break-ups. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Medical Center Coffee Cart to Be Bid By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sales Slump Persists in O.C.; 28% Drop in May : Real estate: Sluggish economy is blamed for seventh consecutive monthly decline. Lower long-term interest rates may spur activity. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BioLase Technology Inc.: The San Clemente manufacturer of...
WFS Financial of Irvine Files to Make Public Stock Offer of 3.8 Million Shares
Arthur Andersen Cites Lawsuit Fear, Drops Comprehensive Care : Finance: But health care management company denies having legal problems. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stock Offering Expected to Raise $170 Million for Oakley By Dan Margolis
HTP International: The Anaheim manufacturer and...
BiCore Monitoring Systems Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of...
Wahlco Environmental Systems Inc.: The Santa Ana company...
Irvine Clothier Wet Seal Names 2 Vice Presidents
10 Black Employees File Discrimination Suit Against Shell Oil : Race: The firm's voluntary affirmative action program failed to deliver, they contend. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Grass-Roots Attack on Crime
County Gives Itself Credit : Finances: Officials are reassured about bond rating following meetings on Wall Street. Conservative investment policy will likely make costly insurance unnecessary. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voting Today in 2 Cities By J.E. Mitchell and Mary F. Pols
Ordinance Protecting Clinic Patients Debated : Ventura: Council considers the measure modeled after a Santa Barbara law aimed at safeguarding family planning centers. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Asks Approval of Conversion : Education: Ventura's Mound Elementary seeks to focus on a math-oriented program as a magnet campus. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bare Minimum for New Parks : Recreation: Tight budgets and neighbors' concerns cited for lack of amenities at Oxnard sites. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ocean Cleanup Firm Fined for Harbor Spill By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Art Guild Donates to Plaza Exhibition Plan By Mary F. Pols
SIMI VALLEY : Magnet School Foes Broaden Campaign By Ira E. Stoll
THOUSAND OAKS : 6th-Graders Honored at DARE Ceremonies By Ira E. Stoll
THOUSANDS OAKS : Library Opens in Temporary New Home By Lisa M. Bowman
SIMI VALLEY : Driver Charged in Death of Bicyclist By Dwayne Bray
SIMI VALLEY : Code Enforcers to Visit Pet Violators By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : City Council Adjusts Fees for Landscaping By Sara Catania
CAMARILLO : City to Replace Trees on 3 Streets By J.E. Mitchell
OXNARD : Victim's Girlfriend Describes Slaying By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : City OKs $4,350 More to Protect Navy Base By Jeff Mcdonald
EL RIO : 2 Teen-Agers Jailed After 2-Mile Chase By Paul Elias
VENTURA : $250,000 Approved to Spruce Up Park By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Redevelopment May Help School District By Catherine Saillant
Residents Report for Duty in Thousand Oaks Police Program : Public safety: Volunteer patrols hit the streets in repainted sheriff's cruisers to perform routine duties from checking on homes to taking petty-theft reports. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Group Plans to Fight Gun Control at Local Level : Thousand Oaks: President of NRA members council says it intends to be politically active as well as providing community programs and weapons safety classes. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opponents Ask Judge to Block Extension for Ahmanson Ranch : Development: Calabasas and two groups say changes have occurred since approval of the huge project and a new environmental study should be required. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Carl R. Yocham; Longtime Ojai Resident
Judge Orders Simi Man Tried for Murder : Court: Victor G. Ramirez is accused of shooting to death Armando Rodriguez. Police say the two, both 19, were members of rival gangs. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center of Pride : Costa Mesa Teens Helped Design Their Neighborhood Youth Facility By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigration Agent Pleads Guilty to Taking Bribes By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI to Share Classics Program : Education: Three UC campuses will offer courses by teleconference as part of effort to pool system's resources. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 TB Cases Prompt Tests at 2 Schools : Health: Students, staff at Bolsa Grande High and Irvine Valley College will be screened. Early detection should limit outbreak, officials say. By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Gets OK to Issue Insured Bonds : Bankruptcy: Proceeds will be used to redeem $236 million in recovery warrants given to schools and others. Court ruling means lower interest costs. By Jodi Wilgoren and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Creditors Challenge Note Payment Plan By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAMBO'S READERS: If you're homeless, finding a good book... By Hope Hamashige and Jerry Hicks and Rene Lynch
Playing a Dangerous Game : Safety: Mistaking a 12-year-old's toy for a real gun, a deputy fired twice. He missed, but children's real-looking weapons continue to pose unnerving problems. By Tom Jennings, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Victims in Roadway Tragedies Laid to Rest By Doug Smith and Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Hard Road Ahead for the MTA : Transit: Potential budget cuts, several lawsuits and a proposed state overhaul of its organization are among the agency's challenges. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serenades for the Commuters : Performers: Overpass musician, 78, weaves an intriguing tale about his philosophy and colorful past. By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Property Tax Hike Plan Loses Backing : Community colleges: Trustee Elizabeth Garfield withdraws support for measure to raise $8.9 million. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges
Countywide : Irvine Co. to Cede 12 Acres to Wilderness Park By Tom Ragan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ocean Swim Meet Set By Debra Cano
SAN PEDRO : 2 Plead Not Guilty in Fatal Beating at High School
San Juan Capistrano : Historical Societies Host Night at Mission By Jeff Bean
VAN NUYS : Man Given 12 Years in Crash That Killed Son
College District Tax Levy Plan Apparently Unravels By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
April Restaurant Closures
GRANADA HILLS : Crime Mystery Clues Youths In to Police Work By Michael Arkush
GLENDALE : Razing of Galleria Garage Has Begun By Steve Ryfle
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Taking Sides in Dole's War on Hollywood By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TARZANA : 2 Arrested in Foiled Restaurant Robbery By Nicholas Riccardi
Agoura Hills : 5th-Grader a Finalist in Poster Contest By Frank Manning
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Job Seekers Can Find Advice at Career Fair By Bill Billiter
CYPRESS : City Honors Teen Who Won Essay Contest By Bill Billiter
CYPRESS : Ballroom Dancing at Senior Center By Bill Billiter
MANHATTAN BEACH : Judge Sentences Man to Life Term in Fatal Mail Bombing
SAN FERNANDO : Errors, Haggling Delay Reopening of Courthouse
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : U.S. Prosecutors Delay Action on Clinic Protesters
BURBANK : Airport Commissioner Files $100,000 Claim Against City
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Metered Parking at Depot Mulled By Jeff Bean
Countywide : Pacific Amphitheatre Hiring for Summer By Hope Hamashige
Countywide : Homeless Agencies to Get Grant Help
GLENDALE : Agency to Focus on Upscale Expansion By Steve Ryfle
LAKE FOREST : City to Vote on New Housing Complex By Frank Messina
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Binion Project Up for Council Vote By Frank Messina
ANAHEIM : Teen Math Whiz Does Well With No Diploma By Hope Hamashige
ORANGE : Missing-Children Team Gets Help in Drive to Modernize By Lesley Wright
NEWPORT BEACH : Chamber's Directors Back Measure to Raise Sales Tax By Holly J. Wagner
Salary Issue Mars School Budget Picture : Finances: Pledge of more state funds improves outlook, but plan still fails to include enough to maintain current pay levels. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Honor Rancho 'Choirboys' Get a Black Eye By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : New Principal Named for Nelson Elementary By Alan Eyerly
SANTA ANA : City Renewal Agency May Buy Building By Jeff Kass
Olympics Fund Board Picks Leader : Athletics: Attorney John C. Argue, an organizer of the 1984 Los Angeles Games, says the foundation will continue to support youth programs. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor, Panel to Meet About Chief : Inquiry: The private session today is part of Riordan's review of the Police Commission's reported reprimand of Willie L. Williams. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Father Sentenced in Crash That Killed Son By Alan Abrahamson
Driver May Have Used PCP, Detective Says By Nicholas Riccardi
Volunteering Opportunities
Orange County Almanac
GARDEN GROVE : District Announces Commencement Dates By Jon Nalick
VAN NUYS : Building Chief Fights Firing and Eviction By Tim May
PACOIMA : Couple Prove Need for Child Safety Seat By Douglas Alger
NEWPORT BEACH : City Planners to Vote on 500-Home Project By Holly J. Wagner
IRVINE : School Survey Finds Property Tax Support By Russ Loar
Anaheim : Stand-Up Comedy, Tea Workshops Scheduled By Alan Eyerly
FULLERTON : Temporary Procedure to Affect Water Taste By Mimi Ko
Boyfriend Surrenders After Woman, 20, Is Shot to Death By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment's Critics Get a Thumbs-Down : Media: Movie reviewer Gene Siskel says politicians are wrong to blame Hollywood for problems in American society. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disrupter of O.J. Trial Arrested at Costa Mesa Council Meeting
L.A. ELECTIONS : Races for 2 Council Seats Come Down to Wire : Voters today will decide the outcome in the 5th and 10th districts. Also on the ballot is a measure to raise taxes to pay for two new police stations. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Length of Winner's Term Unclear By John Schwada
Residents Decry Proposal to Keep Dump Open to 2001 : Sanitation: Neighbors of the Lopez Canyon Landfill speak out before a city panel in an effort to close the facility as scheduled, next year. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airport Commissioner Says Councilman Defamed Him By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighters to Get Bullet-Proof Vests
Loaded Big Rig Rips Through Median; 3 Hurt
End Sought to Extension for Ahmanson : Growth: Attorneys say developer should conduct a new environmental study to reflect changes in nearby areas since the giant project was approved in 1992. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suggested 'Plan B': Sell Bonds Tied to Land Value : Bankruptcy: Backers say proposal would work best with sales tax hike. Critics question the idea's revenue-sharing aspect. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expand Bidding on Agency, Group Says By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Rewards For Vandalism Clues Offered
Complaints Flow Over Storm Drain : Westside: Officials say channel from Sunset Boulevard to Ballona Creek is necessary to prevent flooding. But residents dread driving, parking hassles. By Tom Jennings, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board Overseeing Olympics Surplus Chooses New Leader : Athletics: Attorney John C. Argue, an organizer of 1984 L.A. Games, says foundation will continue to support youth programs. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Arts Fest to Highlight Cultural Diversity
SANTA MONICA : Student Trustee Is Chosen by College
WESTCHESTER : Loyola Marymount Gets Funding for Two Labs
Ire Over Shots That Missed : Weapons: An officer hunting a suspect fired twice after mistaking a 12-year-old's toy gun for the real thing. The Carson boy's lawyer is outraged. By Tom Jennings, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You Gotta Have Smarts J. O. Robinson of South Pasadena... By Steve Harvey
Justice Among the Kids By Al Martinez
Don't Let Lesson Simply Fade Away : Bill addresses ever-present threat of drought
Right Moment for an Apology : The war ended 50 years ago; time is running out for Japan to say it's sorry
CONGRESS WATCH: A Question of Courage
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PERSPECTIVE ON VIOLENCE IN FILMS : An Open Letter to Bob Dole : Indicting the industry for the excesses of a few is like indicting all public servants for the few who break the public trust. By Jack Valenti, \o7 Jack Valenti, former special assistant to President Johnson, is chairman and chief executive officer of the Motion Picture Assn\f7
True Filth Is in the Eye of the Beholder : 'True Lies,' recommended by Dole as family fare, adds misogyny to the usual mix of violence and vulgarity. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor\f7
Militia Fringe Conspiracy Fear Is Too Far Out : Federal power, excessive as it is, need not resort to subterfuge. By Tom Bethell, \o7 Tom Bethell is Washington correspondent of the American Spectator\f7
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Kotsay, Titans in Grand Shape : Baseball: An 11-1 victory over Tennessee opens way to title game. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chang's New Racket Fleecing Opponents : French Open: Soft-spoken star finds even more success by improving power, reach. Stich is latest victim. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Pick Up the Pace : Baseball: DeShields, Ashley pull themselves out of the doldrums with key hits in 3-1 victory. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Sox Ground Angels : Baseball: Hudler fails to make proper contact in critical at-bat, enabling Boston to escape with a 3-2 victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : Sure, It's a Tough Job, but It Fits Rudy to a T : Rocket Coach Likes 'Winning More Than Anything,' Even Though It Makes Him (Reluctantly) a Celebrity By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Keeps Everyone Hanging on Stadium : Raiders: He is believed to be asking NFL for financial guarantees, while still contemplating a return to Oakland. By Bill Plaschke and Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Hernandez Gets a Jab in Against the WBC By Tim Kawakami
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Tennessee Slammed by Fullerton, Kotsay By Gary Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : He's Real Reason Devils Are Red-Hot By Helene Elliott
NHL PLAYOFFS : New Jersey Takes 2-0 Lead, Bedeviling Flyers From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Phillips' Bat Ruled 'Clean and Legal' By Mike Digiovanna
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fans Boo Bonds, Who Boos Them Right Back From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Replacements Greeted Coolly in Visit By Bob Nightengale
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Like Old Times for Hershiser--in Cleveland
When Randy Johnson Is Pitching, Count on Strikeouts and Victories From Associated Press
Lukas' Hopes for Fifth in Row Take Off Today By Bill Christine
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Phillips Bat Ruled 'Clean and Legal' By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Rockies Put Swift on Disabled List Associated Press
Olsen Takes Detour to Emergency Room : College baseball: Titan is rushed to hospital because of kidney stone, but recovers to go three for four in 11-1 victory. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Concerns He Was All Through, La Quinta's Kuzmic Is an All-Star : Baseball: He comes back from broken hip last season to set the county record for RBIs, earn a spot in tonight's game. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AAU Coach Named Irvine Basketball Assistant
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Kimbell Retires From Water Polo
Ethiopian Breaks Record in 10,000 Meters From Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Lack of Funds Puts Squeeze on Track Meets By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER / FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP : U.S. Team Opens Against 'Dangerous' China By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY DIGEST : Zambri, Burns Survive at U.S. Open Qualifier By Steve Elling
VALLEY DIGEST : Baseball By Jeff Fletcher
La Verne Baseball Team Makes Name for Itself By Ara Najarian
Vaughn Lifts Red Sox Past Angels, 3-2 From Associated Press
It's the Second Time Around for Peter McNeeley's Mother By Steve Springer
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
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