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What happened on March 03, 1995
NEWS
Balanced-Budget Amendment Falls Short in Tight Senate Vote : Congress: Centerpiece of GOP's 'contract with America' is defeated by two-vote margin. Dole threatens to revive measure, possibly during election season. EDWIN CHEN and MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tuberculosis Travel Warning Issued From Associated Press
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Marcia Clark's Custody Case Stirs Opinions, Emotions BETTINA BOXALL and FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. County May Stop Sending Welfare Checks by Mail JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair of Skinhead Siblings Arrested in Slayings of Parents, Brother From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mandela's Biggest Challenge: His Estranged Wife BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lifetime of Difference, One Child at a Time : Courts: In an overburdened system, volunteer advocates keep the focus on one thing--the best interest of those who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Denies Military Funding Request : Legislation: Measure covered contingency operations from Haiti to Kuwait. Senators instead tell Pentagon to use money already in budget. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing on a Star-Studded Field : Actress Stefanie Powers will host a celebrity parade and polo match benefit. ISAAC GUZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Simpson Witness Admits Contradictions JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : All Joking Aside, Brown Will Help O.C. : Legislature: Oft-sarcastic Assembly Speaker vows to take solutions seriously. He advocates no specific plans but does believe a state trustee will be mandatory. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County May Eliminate 2,000 Jobs : Bankruptcy: Secret memo sends shock waves of dread among workers. MATT LAIT and LEE ROMNEY and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lugar Throws Hat Into Ring, Centers '96 Bid on Foreign Policy Associated Press
House Panel Backs Increase in Federal Timber Cutting TOM KENWORTHY and DAN MORGAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Serbs Seek Direct Talks in Bosnia : Balkans: Rebels urge one-on-one contact with government to end 3-year-old war. But officials turn them down. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zedillo, Up in Polls, Moves to Bolster Regime MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tours to Resume at King's Birth Home Associated Press
Wilson Touts Fiscal Record as Governor DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RSVP / THE GRAMMYS : What's Next for Cinderella After the Ball? BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lugar Lays Groundwork for Foreign Policy Focus in '96 Race From Associated Press
CEO Blasts Silva in Memo for Not Trimming Office MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popejoy Memo Accuses Supervisor of Double Standard on Budget Cuts MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PAKISTAN : Gunmen Massacre 7 Sunni Muslims From Times Staff and Wire Reports
House Panel Slashes Social Spending by $17.5 Billion From Associated Press
Popejoy Warns of 2,000 Layoffs : Bankruptcy: County CEO, in a confidential memo about cuts to be announced next week, says the human toll will be 'severe.' Stunned labor leaders call news a disaster. MATT LAIT and LEE ROMNEY and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Valley Pop Music Charts
Last of U.N. Mission Quits Somalia REID G. MILLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RSVP / THE GRAMMYS : Maybe They Served Sole in the Shoe Department BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Endeavour Crew Readies Telescopes for Stargazing From Associated Press
Shooting Over Love Triangle Leaves 3 Dead Associated Press
THE GOODS : A Way to Make Filling In the Forms a Little Less Taxing LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : Cuts Turn Agency Executive Into Typist
Tokyo Sidetracks National Credit Union Bailout Plan SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gramm Seen as Winner, Dole as Loser After Vote MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guatemalan Mayor, Guard Killed in Ambush Reuters
Cuban Diplomat in Jamaica Defects Reuters
Wilson Ordered to Enforce Voter Law : Government: Appeal is planned on ruling. U.S. statute allows registration at DMV, welfare offices. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Dismissal of Drug Case Over Race : Courts: Defendants said U.S. selectively prosecutes blacks. The charges were thrown out when officials declined to show statistics. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Tustin 2-Year-Old Succumbs to Leukemia : Epilogue: Breana Kay McDonald, faced with medical challenges since her birth, dies. 'She's happy and whole now, in heaven,' says her father. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Still Huffing, Puffing Over His Election Loss PATT MORRISON
Maryland Puts Smoking Ban Into Action From Associated Press
OC HI: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Tough Brakes : How Easy Is New Driving Test? : Con: The parking part of the new exam can require an ability to defy the laws of physics, especially if you're driving a 1987 Bonneville. HEATHER SHEPHERD, Heather Shepherd is a student at Rosary High School, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Royal Gazette
OC HI: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Schools Feel Chill as GOP Takes Charge DAVID KHALAF, David Khalaf is a junior at Foothill High School in Tustin.
Artists in the Making : With works depicting subjects from Beethoven to Bill Clinton, expo is a display of young talent. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly for The Times.
2 Women Shot to Death, 1 Hurt in Seattle Courthouse From Associated Press
Canada to Reduce Number of Generals by 25% Reuters
RSVP / THE GRAMMYS : Moving to an Eclectic Celebratory Beat BRIDGET BYRNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Homeless Advocates Decry Loss of Coordinator as Blow to Poor LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'No' to Wrong Amputations Reuters
Turbulent Waters : Navy Suggestion That It Might Dredge San Diego Bay and Bury Toxic Waste There Draws Protests From Environmentalists MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Data Indicates Welfare Mothers Have Babies Earlier, More Often From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : 8 Volunteers Signed Up for Rescue Team JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Sympathy for a Salvadoran : Housekeeper's Reluctant Prominence Sparks Compatriots' Interest in Case PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Cuts Leave Many Asking: 'What Am I Going to Do Next?' : Layoffs: The news comes as a shock even for those who braced for the worst. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : ECONOTES : One Way to Send Those Peanuts Packing CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Home on the Range : At Will Rogers State Historical Park, the cowboy philosopher's charm and way of life are preserved. MICHAEL P. LUCAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AMERICA : Peru, Ecuador Swap 9 Prisoners of War From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RSVP / THE GRAMMYS : A Golden Age Splash of Ritz and Class HILLARY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Indictment Links Italy's Ex-Leader to Mafia Bosses WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preserving a Legacy--and a Few Quirks Too PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Networks to Cover Clinton News Briefing Associated Press
UCLA's Young Plans Vocal Affirmative Action Defense : Education: Chancellor's comments anger Regent Ward Connerly, who wants to end race-based preferences. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Food That Feeds the Heart : Elegant cuisine and a romantic setting are a charming twosome at Brandywine. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
OC HI: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Tough Brakes : Law: Unlicensed teen drivers are putting lives at risk--and prompting stricter legislation. DENNIS ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RSVP / THE GRAMMYS : Record Companies Partied With Fancy Food and Celebs MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laugh Lines : Jokes
THEATER REVIEW : An Exercise in Aimlessness : Thomas Bellin's one-act double bill in North Hollywood is an undeveloped training session in acting. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times.
Prozac for Pets? : Valley veterinarians are using '90s medicine to treat whatever ails your animal. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bringing Back Big Band : Nell Carter plans to shake the roof at Moonlight Tango Cafe, where the music is catching on with the younger generation. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Libby Slate is a regular contributor to The Times.
A Voice for the Young : After a seven-year respite, Raffi is back with a new album and a performance at Universal Amphitheatre on Saturday. GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Mourns Slain TV Journalist : Violence: The apparent contract killing feeds the fears of prominent people. Yeltsin apologizes for not doing more to end 'an orgy of crime.' CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serious Billiards and the Blues TIM MAY
County May Stop Sending Welfare Checks by Mail JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haute Gowns, Cool Savings : New resale shop sells drop-dead gorgeous dresses with European labels at hundreds of dollars less than the original price. Geri Cook, Geri Cook's Bargains column runs every Friday in Valley Life! Questions about shopping may be sent to her, in care of Valley Life!, Los Angeles Times, 20000 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311. Letters will not be answered individually, but topics of general interest will be discussed in future columns. Geri Cook can be heard from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays on KIEV 870-AM
Pope to Make Up Canceled U.S. Visit With October Tour From Associated Press
THE GOODS : In the Bid Leagues : At public car auctions, a wad of cash and a little bit of luck could help you land the car of your dreams. TRACY JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HI: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: If you had to cut the budget at your school what would you eliminate?
Mexico's Ruling Elite Fears It's No Longer Above Law : Reform: Arrest of ex-president's brother on murder charge suggests tables may be turning on the powerful. MARK FINEMAN and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
COLUMN ONE : Taps for an L.A. Police Legend : A gritty, ramshackle station house is closing today. Officers recall a crazy sort of pride in a fortress that never let comfort get in the way of fighting crime. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HI: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Tough Brakes : Education: The changes in the driving test worry some students but are no big deal to others. TAKOUHIE OUZOUNIAN, Takouhie Ouzounian is a student at Villa Park High School, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Oracle
Man ofthe House : Dana Hills High senior Nick Baytala isn't just a deejay. He's a master of his music, a provider for clubs from L.A. to Chicago to Amsterdam to Paris ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nourishing Body and Soul : B.B. King's Blues Club serves up authentic gospel--and a buffet spread--at weekly brunch. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
Somalia on Its Own as U.N. Leaves JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HI: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Tough Brakes : How Easy Is New Driving Test? : Pro: Sure, you've heard the horror stories, but there's nothing that simple preparedness can't solve. Know your car, and get some extra practice. LORIEN ARTHUR, Lorien Arthur is a student at Rosary High School, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Royal Gazette
A Puff Piece ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
65 Years of Bruins With Noses for News BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilots Can Control Roll Caused By Wing Ice, ATR Officials Say From Associated Press
Rumba and Respect : Gay, lesbian couples find a comfortable atmosphere to learn ballroom dancing with Shall We Dance? program. ISAAC GUZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Fatal Shooting of Wife, Her Friend in Court From Associated Press
Comic Strip Characters Have Needs Too : Cartoons: So, Rex Morgan, M.D., is finally popping the question. Writer Woody Wilson says the move is an effort to soften up the doc. LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Groening Has a Cow Over 'Critic' : Television: The creator of 'The Simpsons' has removed his name from Sunday's episode, which promotes Fox's latest cartoon series. JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Koontz Tries to Hide From 'Hideaway' : Movies: The author has tried and failed to get his name removed from the film's credits. The director defends his work: The film 'follows the main plot of the novel.' ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'El Paso Blue': Moody but It Lacks Depth NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Philharmonic Continues Its Stage-Setup Experiment : Music: Conductor Salonen cites richer sound in the new configuration but acknowledges a sight-line problem. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
National Video Rentals
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Foremen Hit Mark at ACLU Benefit SANDY MASUO
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Hoop Dreams' Likely to Be a Winner on Video, Laser DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Northwest, Miami Ballets to Sub for Joffrey CHRIS PASLES
For Him, Composing Is a Search, Not a Conquest : Music: 'I discover a piece, I don't impose on it. The piece takes on its own life,' Hale Smith tells his audience during an appearance at UC Irvine. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Geniuses': Misogyny and Power-Tripping PHILIP BRANDES
Ailey and Then Some : The Company, Under Judith Jamison, Follows in Its Founder's Footsteps and Keeps On Moving CHRISTINA V. GODBEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slatkin Putting His Energy Into Fusion KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KCAL's 'Folly' Paying Dividends : Television: Station's three-hour newscast is winning awards and making money--and pushing the competition. But it has not emerged as a dominant news source. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gastronomic Delights of the Fish Kind at Antartica S. IRENE VIRBILA, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
Hamilton Bids Adieu to Ray Brown's Band ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Planet Earth: Low in Fat, Low in Taste MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : West Coast's 'Payoff' Crackles in Second Series of One-Acts F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Hideaway' Wastes Its Thrills and Chills PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
See You on the Movie Rides : Disney's Indiana Jones Joins Park Attractions That Are Based on Films CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Man of the House' Often Surpasses Its Limitations KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Literary Revisionism Cramps This Zelda SCOTT COLLINS
A Delightful, but Long, 'Marriage' SCOTT COLLINS
MOVIE REVIEW : Good Acting Puts Zing in 'Roommates' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letterman's King, but Not in L.A. : Television: Nielsen's February ratings place the late-night talk host in fourth, bested even by the last half of 'The Jerry Springer Show.' STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Impact This!' Skewers Pop Platitudes PHILIP BRANDES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Exotica' Offers a Metaphor for Contemporary Sexuality KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Sentimental 'Yahrzeit' in Santa Monica SCOTT COLLINS
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Warriors': A Troubling Postcard From New Zealand KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ANAHEIM : Neighbors Again Raise Questions on Eli Home GREG HERNANDEZ
Pizza Thief Receives Sentence of 25 Years to Life in Prison : Crime: Judge cites five prior felony convictions in sentencing Jerry Dewayne Williams under 'three strikes' law. ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pizza Thief Gets 25 Years to Life : Crime: Judge cites five prior felony convictions in sentencing Jerry Dewayne Williams under 'three strikes' law. Defense attorney says he will appeal 'excessive punishment.' ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Teen-Agers Wanted in Bank Scam Agree to Surrender JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Bell Gardens Official Links His Firing to Casino Probe : Gaming: Former city manager says council was pressured to oppose his effort to clean up revenue-producing Bicycle Club. City attorney denies accusations. PETER Y. HONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rainy Weather Is Expected to Linger Awhile CHRISTINA LIMA
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Prison Strike on Conjugal Visits Ends PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : City Gives $5,000 for Business Directory SCOTT HADLY
SANTA ANA : Man Fatally Shot While Driving Car
County to Supervise Fuel Tank Cleanup CARLOS V. LOZANO
SEAL BEACH : City Declines to Alter Archeological Group RUSS LOAR
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Charging the Media for O.J. Trial Coverage MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : City Tentatively Relaxes Rules for Home-Based Child-Care Businesses BERT ELJERA
COMMUNITY COMMENT : Kobe Quake 'Might Have Opened Japan to the West' TACHI KIUCHI, Tachi Kiuchi is chairman and CEO of Cypress-based Mitsubishi Electric America.
A Big Boost for Los Angeles
MOORPARK : Council OKs Edge for Local Vendors SCOTT HADLY
NIXON LIBRARY WATCH : Growing Center
Countywide : Districts Challenged to Urge Higher Learning MIMI KO
FILLMORE : City May Withdraw From Trash District CARLOS V. LOZANO
PACOIMA : School Playground to Open Saturday MAKI BECKER
Cleanup Order Taxes Veteran, 75 : Moorpark: His home is included in a city crackdown on eyesores. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yes, Go to Moscow, Take the Heat : Clinton shouldn't snub VE Day ceremony
Oak Park : 12 Apply for 2 Spots on Advisory Council PAUL ELIAS
DANA POINT : Pleas Prompt Delay of Animal Shelter Vote FRANK MESSINA
Rohrabacher Attacks Plan to Swap Parcel at El Toro Site : Land use: Defenders say the federal deal with Irvine Co. would preserve wilderness and speed development at the base without cheating taxpayers. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Growing Center
Obituaries
New Grand Jurors Needed by County BARBARA MURPHY
Mothers
Congress
Asking for the World : Student Fair Nurtures Interest in Science With a Global View CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
ORANGE : Winner of Vote Puts Bare Face Forward LESLEY WRIGHT
Man Shot on Ventura Freeway by Woman Passenger in Jeep
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : Schools to Lose 5 Administrators to Cuts HOLLY J. WAGNER
Orange County Almanac
MOORPARK : Train Hits Stolen Car Left on Tracks SCOTT HADLY
LAGUNA BEACH : School District to Seek Bids to Rebuild 14 Classrooms LESLIE EARNEST
Man Charged 8 Years After Wife's Slaying ANN W. O'NEILL and LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thousand Oaks Hopes to Save One of Area's Last Equestrian Centers : Recreation: Officials want developer to pay to move Two Winds stables to Broome Ranch, out of residential area. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Rates Roll Back After Negotiations Break Down : Television: Viewers will receive refunds and lower prices that the Simi Valley council approved last month. Comcast Cablevision officials consider appeal to FCC. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON THE CONSTITUTION : Budget Vote Proves the Founders' Wisdom : The balance between the Senate and the House ensures steadfastness against runaway popular majorities. ROSS K. BAKER, Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. The second edition of his book, "House and Senate," has just been published by W.W. Norton
WESTMINSTER : Contract Imposed on City Firefighters BERT ELJERA
Countywide : Light Showers Should Taper Off by Midafternoon
Why the Amendment Lost : Balanced-budget supporters couldn't quell Social Security fears
Hostage-Taker Killed by Authorities Identified
School Board Urged to Delay New Bond Issue : Education: Possible base closures would affect Pleasant Valley district, which seeks $55 million to build three campuses. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sheriff Says He'll Free 3,000 Inmates Early MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : City OKs County Cut in Lifeguard Funding HOLLY J. WAGNER
2 Schools to Plant Trees for Arbor Day MAKI BECKER
IRVINE : Dance Contest to Add Fun to Fund Raising RUSS LOAR
Schools
No Charges Expected in Killing of Alleged Robber from a Times Staff Writer
AGOURA HILLS : City Asks for Ruling on Freeway Signs FRANK MANNING
CAMARILLO : Parks Trustee Marsden Resigns JAN STEVENS
Waste-Water Project Hinges on Rare Frog : Environment: Two biologists are scouting for the amphibian along Calleguas Creek. If the species is discovered, Thousand Oaks officials must take steps to protect it. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPTIMA Draws 50 Offers by Deadline : Health: Planners hope managed-care networks will start treating Medi-Cal recipients in July. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Lawyers Delay Talks on School Dress Code TRACY WILSON
GARDEN GROVE : 4 Arrested in Alleged Cellular Phone Scam MARK I. PINSKY
Israeli-Syrian Peace
Zedillo's Move Was Bold; Was It Wise? : Mexico: The president must expect the Salinas arrest to unify the country--if the charge holds. SERGIO MUNOZ, Sergio Munoz is editor of Nuestro Tiempo, The Times' Spanish-language supplement.
Ethics Panel Probes Union Allegations : Government: Three officials claim they were pressured by their bosses to make a $5,000 union contribution to a councilman. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controller Warns Mayor of City's Growing Debt JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insider's View of Homeless Problems: No Easy Answers Dana Parsons
Anti-Gang Raiders Arrest 16 Men, 5 Juveniles, Seize Drugs
Lawyer Cites Problems of Dead Baby's Mother : Courts: He says Pamela Rother, accused of killing child, was clearly delusional. Officials respond to criticism of handling of case. JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Seeks Bigger Share of Taxes Collected on Car Leases : Revenues: City Council supports a state bill that would send money from such deals to municipality where they were brokered. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miles of Experience : At 87, Woman Will Be Running L.A. Marathon for the Ninth Time FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Horcher Recall Election Set for May 16
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : School District Votes to Keep Blood-Drive Ban ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Search Firm to Find a New Police Chief MACK REED
Experts Question Proposal to Link Growth and Transit AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surviving the Marathon
More Drizzle Forecast Through the Weekend L.D. STRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Doing a Good Turn for Michigan Gymnasts STEVE SCHEIBAL
O.J. Simpson Murder Trial
Rolling Dough : Occupations: Baker turns his floury canvas into delectable works of art. But don't ask him for his recipes. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : January Home Sales Mirror County Jump PAUL ELIAS
Obituaries : Douglas Sprague; Descendant of County Founders
New Legal Twist Entangles Heiress's Will : Courts: Lawyers for former butler who was named co-executor of Doris Duke's estate protest that a court-appointed investigator has overstepped his duties. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Conviction Upheld in Costa Mesa Dismemberment ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Century-National on Rebates
Garcetti Vows to Seek Prison in Fake-ID Cases : Immigration: District attorney says his office will attempt to vigorously enforce the only provision of Prop. 187 that is not blocked by legal challenges. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program Fosters Senior Citizens' Assistance to Students in Need CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Man Arrested in Shooting of Brothers PAUL ELIAS
Countywide : Red Cross Conference on Cultural Diversity ALAN EYERLY
GLENDALE : Renovated Library Lacks Book Funds STEVE RYFLE
Dornan Offers Bill to Repeal War Powers Act LISA RICHWINE, STATES NEWS SERVICE
CALABASAS : Teachers Withdraw Honors English Plan FRANK MANNING
Police Seek Gunman in Slaying of Alleged Gang Member NICHOLAS RICCARDI
200 Grieve Over Passing of a 'Flower' : Shop Owner Slain by Gunman Is Laid to Rest LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Election Officials Are Hard to Please, but So Is the Electorate HUGO MARTIN and CYNTHIA H. CRAFT and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Budget Cuts Prompt Early Prisoner Release : Finances: Sheriff's Dept. says 3,000 inmates will be let go, starting today, because two jails will have to close. Some county officials react angrily to announcement. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bouck's Ex-Lover Tells of His Dark Side : Crime: The former Canyon County man is charged with murdering his wife for financial gain. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 29, Dies After Setting Her Car on Fire JEFF BEAN
Ramadan Comes to an End Today JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jews Major Target of Hate-Motivated Incidents in 1994 : Bias: The overall number of such acts reported in the county last year increased slightly from 1993, commission study finds. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memorial Rites Planned for Walter Schmid DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
James Cannavino, a Legend at IBM, Says He'll Retire From Associated Press
Nona Morelli's CEO Seized in Gaming Probe : Investigation: Fred G. Luke is free on $50,000 bail on charge he failed to disclose lawsuit in application for casino license. Prosecutors also say he misrepresented value of bonds. From Bloomberg Business News
Company Town : Cineplex Odeon, Cinemark Plan Merger : Theaters: $300-million deal would create the largest chain of movie houses in North America. KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Home Sales Up; U.S. Incomes Gain : Economy: But analysts call housing report 'an erratic spike' and say growth is slowing. From Associated Press
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar's Tumble Takes Dow With It From Times Staff and Wire Services
Company Town
A Coupla Bears Tell Why They're Still Growling TOM PETRUNO
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
Minority Business Don Lee, Times staff writer
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advertising Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Weight-Loss Product May Pose Risk Times Wire Services
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
MINORITY BUSINESS : A Glossier Version of the Black Orange Monthly Makes Debut Don Lee, Times staff writer
Dollar Falls to Postwar Low Against Yen : Devaluation: The greenback, like the peso and the Canadian dollar, is being abandoned for stronger currencies. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
United Airlines Will Hire 1,100 Agents in Southland JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town JAMES BATES
Times Mirror Names 2 Senior Vice Presidents From a Times Staff Writer
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Investigators Focus More on Medical Fraud : Health care: It now ranks behind only violent crime as a Justice Department priority. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Disney's Frank Denies He's Leaving JAMES BATES and CHUCK PHILIPS
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Intuit on Tax Glitch: We'll Pay Any Fines : Technology: The company says its staff knew of bugs in the popular TurboTax and MacInTax software. KATHY M. KRISTOF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Karcher Family Venturing Into the Bagel Business : Fast food: Betting on a trend, three relatives of Carl's Jr. founder sign deal to open 20 Chesapeake Bagel Bakery stores. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Widens Probe of Chrysler Minivans' Rear Lift Gates DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
High-Tech Hard Feelings : Newport Man Fights Charge He Stole Ex-Employer's Trade Secrets ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Gulf Appoints Executive for Its Apartment Operations
Milter Is New Vice President at Outlaw
THE BARINGS DEBACLE : Trader Jailed; Singapore to Seek Extradition : Rich and Poor, From the Queen to Charities, Feeling the Bite MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simple Green to Include Warnings on Labels as Part of Settlement
THE BARINGS DEBACLE : Trader Jailed; Singapore to Seek Extradition : Bank's Workers Cheer Capture, Word That Firm May Have Buyer MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : The Following Is a Paramount- Procter & Gamble Presentation KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Merger Begins at Home : Abbey-Homedco Deal May Create Health Care Titan JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar's Tumble Takes Dow With It From Times Wire Services
Dollar Falls to Postwar Low Against Yen : Currency: Greenback also continues its decline against German mark. British pound surges to four-month high. From Times Wire Services
SPORTS
Line Is Crossed for New Dodgers : Baseball: There is some warm applause, but no picketing in first replacement game against Yankees. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Sports Section, 4 Writers Honored as Top 10 in Country
GYMNASTICS / AMERICAN CUP : Miller Will Miss Finals After a Difficult Night MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Women Take On UCLA EARL GUSTKEY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL : Wilson's 4 RBIs Help OCC Beat Golden West
Rain or Shine, Soccer Titles on Line ERIC SHEPARD
Verplank (65) Shares Lead at Doral Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : A Capital Gain in Road Victory Column From Associated Press
Providence Smiled on Him, but Only for Three Games MAL FLORENCE
Old Malaise Comes Back for Clippers : Pro basketball: Four-game home winning streak ends as SuperSonics run up 33-point advantage en route to a 116-88 victory. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Southern California College Edges Concordia
PREP ROUNDUP : Johnson Leads Tritons in Nonleague Golf
TENNIS / EVERT CUP : Davenport Hesitates but Still Progresses JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Foiled by New Mexico State JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matadors Wanted to Up Grades as Frequent Riders
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Stoudamire, Arizona Outlast the Cougars From Times Wire Services
Ex-Brea Standout Anton Making Every Minute Count at USC JASON REID
For Chapman Men, Pride Is Enough MARTIN BECK
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT : San Mateo Uses Slower Pace to Upset Golden West, 43-41 STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calvary Chapel Favored in Wrestling ERIK HAMILTON
Sigel Defends Title at Ojai Starting Today
WOMEN'S JUNIOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Canyons Goes Stone Cold in Final Minutes, Falls to Merritt STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Let Chance Slip Away : Basketball: Long Beach State, which could have clinched a share of Big West title, loses to New Mexico State, 73-69. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frustrated Owners Try a New Team : Baseball: Talks in trouble as Selig leaves and McMorris ready to turn things over to hard-liner Reinsdorf. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matadors, Price Hit Jackpot : College volleyball: Northridge coach finally finds right combination in victory over BYU. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS / SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : Mater Dei Girls Seek Own Place in Spotlight ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
NBA ROUNDUP : Mason, Knicks Rally to Beat Bulls, 93-89 From Associated Press
King Defenseman Boucher Out for Remainder of Season LISA DILLMAN
Angels, Anaheim Appear Closer to Stadium Deal MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chasing a Special Niche : L.A. Marathon: World's second-largest race loves 'people's' billing but wants world-class status too. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Oregon State in Zone, Upsets No. 20 Stanford From Associated Press
Northridge Team Captain Crouse Quits : Women's basketball: Matadors' scoring leader blames Coach Kim Chandler, saying she is "fed up" with program that is 1-24. BRYAN RODGERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Marina Has Sights Set on Third Title : Girls' soccer: Vikings, who play Claremont tonight, seek to become second team to win three straight Division I titles. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replacements Get Big-League Treatment : Baseball: Angels trying to make players in camp comfortable. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Franco Takes a Strike : Baseball: Chicago Cubs' farmhand isn't in majors or minors, he's stuck in limbo. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKnights Carry Mater Dei Banner : Coach Gary, Guard Clay Help Put the Monarchs on Verge of Their 10th Section Championship MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboys' Washington Becomes a Redskin From Staff and Wire Reports
Padres' Roster Includes Grandson of Former Executive Al Campanis From Staff and Wire reports
Diamond in the Rough : Robert Landers Comes Right Off the Farm in Texas to the Senior PGA Tour THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County All-Star Soccer Team Selected
Grand Master's Flash Refuses to Rap : Basketball: Penberthy plays guard with panache but trash talk is not part of his game. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Softball / League Previews : City Section : North Valley
Chatsworth High's Tucker Will Sign With Master's
LOS ALAMITOS : Hi Ho Silverheels Tries to Gain Identity as a Winning Pacer STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Calvary Chapel Favored to Win Third Consecutive Title ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Too Early to Say Larry's a Legend MIKE DOWNEY
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : TRA Memberships Shrinking as Association Dues Increasing BILL CHRISTINE
It's Been Quite a Run for Tompkins LARRY STEWART
City Folk Seek Widespread Respect : Pair From Canoga Park Offer Section's Best Hope in State Wrestling Finals VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Softball / League Previews : Southern Section : Marmonte
Talks Close to Collapse as Owners Make Move : Baseball: Sharp differences on revenue sharing blamed and hard-line owners' negotiators may take over. From Associated Press
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