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What happened on March 26, 1995
BOOKS
The Row : It's almost peaceful in the corridors of Death Row, where the most violent crimes come down to years of paper-shuffling : AMONG THE LOWEST OF THE DEAD: The Culture of Death Row, \o7 By David Von Drehle (Times Books: $25; 469 pp.)\f7 By John Grisham, \o7 John Grisham's last novel, "The Chamber," was about a young lawyer who volunteers to represent a killer on Death Row. His new book, "The Rainmaker," will go on sale next month (both are published by Doubleday). He is a lawyer and publisher of the Mississippi Oxford American, a quarterly literary magazine\f7
Who Stole the False Teeth? : A whodunit that'll make your teeth itch : THE CUNNING MAN, \o7 By Robertson Davies (Viking: $23.95; 469 pp.)\f7 By Joanna Scott, \o7 (Joanna Scott's most recent book is a collection of stories, "Various Antidotes." Henry Holt will publish her new novel, "The Manikin," in 1996.)\f7
Le Carre Goes Native : Hunting for a romantic on the grand scale : OUR GAME: A Novel, \o7 By John le Carre (Alfred A. Knopf: $24; 302 pp.)\f7 By Tom Carson, \o7 Tom Carson writes for the Village Voice\f7
A Bag of Pot, a Purloined Jacket, and Thou : WONDER BOYS, \o7 By Michael Chabon (Villard: $23; 368 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
The Dangers of Over-Ingenuity : Diverse narratives filled with hidden connections : BETRAYALS, \o7 By Charles Palliser (Random House: $23; 352 pp.)\f7 By Merle Rubin, \o7 Merle Rubin is a free-lance writer and critic\f7
Making Malcolm, ReMaking Ourselves : MAKING MALCOLM: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X, \o7 By Michael Eric Dyson (Oxford University Press: $19.95; 215 pp.)\f7 By Natasha Tarpley, \o7 Natasha Tarpley edited the recently published "Testimony: Young African-Americans on Self-Discovery and Black Identity" (Beacon)\f7
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Need, by Dionisio D. Martinez
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
It's in the Bag : What more luxurious accessory than a purse designed to be seen and to hold almost nothing? : JUDITH LEIBER: The Artful Handbag, \o7 Text by Enid Nemy Principal photography by John Bigelow Taylor (Harry N. Abrams: $39.95; 160 pp.)\f7 By Tobi Tobias, \o7 Tobi Tobias' last review for The Times was on the Golden Age of Danish painting\f7
Wearing His Hat With Pride : A drifter overcomes cowboy Angst : COWBOY ANGST, \o7 By Jasen Emmons (Soho Press: $21; 264 pp.)\f7 By Susan Heeger, \o7 Susan Heeger is a free-lance writer and editor\f7
The Past Re-Invaded : History tweaked, and then untweaked : FROM TIME TO TIME, \o7 By Jack Finney (Simon & Schuster: $23; 304 pp.)\f7 : TIME AND AGAIN, \o7 By Jack Finney (Scribner Paperback Fiction: $12, paperback; 400 pp.)\f7 By Charles Champlin, \o7 Charles Champlin, retired arts editor of the Times, is the author of a memoir, "Back There Where the Past Was" (Syracuse University Press)\f7
Looking for Truth in All the Wrong Places? : A fable full of advice : THE HOLY MAN, \o7 By Susan Trott (Riverhead Books: $18; 192 pp.)\f7 By James Wilcox, \o7 James Wilcox's novels include "Modern Baptists."\f7
Water, Water Everywhere : Keeping afloat in a dysfunctional family : OPEN WATER, \o7 By Maria Flook (Pantheon: $24; 336 pp.)\f7 By Wendy Dozoretz, \o7 Dozoretz, an independent movie producer, who produced Deceived and Other Women's Children, is currently at work on two projects at Disney\f7
IN CIRCULATION : Calling All V-Girls By David Ehrenstein
THE GREAT DEPRESSION: America in the 1930s \o7 by T.H... By Charles Solomon
THE HABIT OF RIVERS: Reflections on Trout Streams and Fly... By Charles Solomon
WHAT EVERYONE CAN DO TO FIGHT AIDS \o7 by Anne Garwood and... By Charles Solomon
AT NATURE'S PACE: Farming and the America Dream \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
HAWAIIAN COWBOYS \o7 by John Yau (Black Sparrow Press... By Charles Solomon
ACCORDING TO JAKE AND THE KID \o7 by W.O. Mitchell... By Charles Solomon
BROOKLYN: The Beautiful Borough 1894-1954, Volume 2... By Charles Solomon
THE SOLOIST \o7 by Mark Salzman (Vintage: $11; 284 pp... By Charles Solomon
NEWS
E Z Writer
On Rosa Luxemburg
Recalling Patricia Highsmith
'Burden' Bombshell
Wonderment
Raising 'Roof'
Country Fan
Art For Sale
L.a. Theater
A summary of selected City Hall actions in the past week affecting central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
Verbum Has Its Day in Winning State Title Game : The Watts school caps a sometimes-difficult year with its first championship after opponent misses a heart-stopping final free throw attempt. By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moving Day in Marengo Terrace : Longtime Residents, Facing Revamp of County-USC Hospital, Begin Exodus By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sparks Cloud Issues in 10th District Race : Politics: Nate Holden and Stan Sanders have engaged in extensive mudslinging in City Council contest. Many constituents wish they would instead focus on issues such as crime and the economy. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Literacy Lessons Offered
Chocolate's the Topic of Lecture
REGION : At 45, Lullaby Guild Remains a Vital Force By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Foundation a Fitting Requiem for Jazzman By Erin J. Aubry
WEST ADAMS : Legal Clinic Offered on Sunday Mornings
CRENSHAW : Writing Workshop Series Scheduled
HUNTINGTON PARK : Trio Held in 3-Year String of Burglaries By Enrique Lavin
CUDAHY : Class Gives Parents New Skills, Strategies By Enrique Lavin
SOUTH GATE : Local Police Center Handles Safety Issues By Enrique Lavin
WESTLAKE : 5th-Graders Looking for Field Trip Funds By Leslie Berestein
MID-CITY : Another Meeting on Redevelopment Set
KOREATOWN : LACC Film Alumni Share Experiences By Leslie Berestein
MID-CITY : Pico Merchants Form Improvement Group
DOWNTOWN : Three 'Outstanding Women' Honored
DOWNTOWN : Entries Sought for Billboard Art Project
ECHO PARK : Volunteers Needed to Aid Latino Youths
CHINATOWN : Scope of Walkway Project in Dispute By Marilyn Martinez
HOLLYWOOD : Bowl's Access Plan Gets Negative Review By Lorenza Munoz
DOWNTOWN : Red Cross Plans Blood Donor Day
EAST LOS ANGELES : Quake Aid Loans for Businesses Offered
REGION : KUSC Attracts Fans by Being Attuned By Stephen Gregory
EAST LOS ANGELES : Clinic Construction to Begin Next Month By Mary Anne Perez
EASTSIDE : Leadership Seminar for Latino Students
USC : Death Penalty Urged for Killer of Student
CITY TIMES Cover Story : The Comeback Corridor : Once-Thriving Vermont Avenue Is on the Rebound as $60 Million Has Been Earmarked for Construction and Rehabilitation Projects. By Stephen Gregory, Special to the Times
Fresh Focus on the Image of Women
Putting AIDS Compassion on the MAP : For a Decade, Outreach Program and Its Founder Have Touched Lives of Minorities, Gays, Gang Members
Trying Times for Dixon : Leading Backer of D.C. Self-Rule Accuses Officials of Deceiving Congress on Finances
State Crown Signals Verbum Dei's Return to Glory : In the 1970s, the Eagles Soared With Some of the Greatest Squads Ever to Compete in the Southern Section By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garfield Swim Coach Dies in Crash : Richard Morris' Car Plunged 50 Feet Off Freeway By Lateel Frierson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Baseball Previews
TRACK : Huskies' Track and Field Equipment Missing in Action By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Loyola's Patrick Klein, the Ball Is Clearly in His Court : Volleyball: The three-sport star and academic standout is mulling over a host of scholarship offers from top-flight schools. By Reggie Meadows, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kmart's Earnings
Unocal Move Would Bolster Oppression
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Going to the Wall : A house built \o7 in \f7 a rock? For architect Brion Jeannette, such one-of-a-kind commissions are all in a day's work. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Sure Footing on the Moral High Ground By Robin Abcarian
Character Sketches By Dave Gatley
TIME OUT / SOCIAL CLIMES : Good Luck Getting a Ticket to \o7 This\f7 Party By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Evidently, You Can Run but You Can't Hide
Those Who Criticized Greg Louganis Missed the Point
Malibu, Sweet Malibu
'Cannery Row' Nets Tourists, Not Sardines, These Days : Monterey: Steinbeck fans mourn the loss of so many of the area's old buildings and so much of its character, including the fish canneries that gave it its name. But tourism keeps it alive and thriving. By Catalina Ortiz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : The Big Time : Gucci Watch Mogul Severin Wunderman Has It All--but He's Not Settled Yet By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Treat \o7 All \f7 Layoffs as Human Tragedies
Japanese Can Attest Camps Were Real
School Language Issue Is About Control
Airport Report Should Open Eyes
Aiding Students
No Local Control
Analyzing and Arguing the Merits of Orange County Sales Tax Issue
Myra Pollack Sadker; Studied Classroom Bias
Lynn Luria-Sukenick; Poet, Professor
Stuart A. Zinn; Gay Activist, Campaign Worker
Government Help for the Needy Is Essential
CSUN's Achievements Deserve Headlines Too
Keep County Juvenile Camps, Schools Open
SPCA's Role in Case Against Seafood Supplier
Don't Blame the Lions for Your Carelessness
The Problem With Axing Lower-Division Courses
Comment on Disease Was Inflammatory
More Than 1 Good Station on the Dial
Free Speech and Attire in Schools
Focus on Crime, Not Police-Bashing
Don't Wait to Get Rid of Old Tires
A Simple Definition of Derivatives
Middle-Class Heroin Addict Got High in the Corridors of Power : Drug abuse: Washington journalist describes his life covering national security while shooting up on $50,000 worth of junk. By Howard Kurtz, WASHINGTON POST
Asian Women Rate Western Beauty a Cut Above Their Own : Cosmetic surgery: From Thailand to South Korea to the Philippines, women who can afford it go under the knife to have their eyelids and noses altered. Not doing so crimps careers, they say. By Sheila Mcnulty, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rabbi Quits Amid Rumors of Murder, Infidelity : Crime: Reports have named synagogue leader as a suspect in wife's slaying. His abrupt resignation has shaken the large congregation he helped to create. By Jennifer Greenstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Be Teddy Bears, Not Sharks, Oft-Criticized Lawyers Told : Bar: Advice includes smile, listen, tell the truth and say thank you. But some attorneys fear gavel-to-gavel coverage of O. J. Simpson trial could hurt their image. By Michael Hill, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ample Proof Found Lacking on Harassment by Governor \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Anne Frank's Evolving Sexuality Told : Diary: Newly expanded version includes sometimes irreverent observations and references to her budding sexual awareness. By Kiley Armstrong, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Money, Medicine Mix in Breast Implant Debate : Research: Doctors take sides in the argument over silicone. Fees raise the appearance of conflicts of interest. By Daniel Q. Haney, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Babbitt Draws Equal Fire From Opposing Sides : Politics: After two sometimes frustrating years on the job, the Interior Department chief jokes that one of his predecessors ended up in federal prison and another in a mental institution. By H. Josef Hebert, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Son's Death Gives Sight to Blind Mother : Medicine: Transplanted cornea from 15-year-old boy restores her vision. 'I'll always be your eyes,' he had promised. \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Daily Prayer Gets Congressional Blessing : Government: Rep. Steve Stockman of Texas says nondenominational meetings in his office are voluntary. He adds that job-related decisions aren't made on the basis of willingness to attend. By Michelle Mittelstadt, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Volunteers' Lessons in Life Help Inner-City Girls to Stay Out of Trouble : Connecticut: Program enlists senior citizens to teach respect and how to avoid pregnancy, drugs and violence. By Denise Lavoie, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Therapist's Own Treatment a Shock : Psychiatry: Martha Manning wrote in her upcoming book what she wouldn't have disclosed in a job interview--her experiences with ECT. She hopes to update its image and to change the way people view depression. By Nancy Shulins, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazilian President Starts Land Reform, Hits Critics \o7 Reuter\f7
Joseph Needham, 94; Cambridge Scholar \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Myra Pollack Sadker; Studied Classroom Bias
Venezuelan Soldiers Accused of Rights Abuses Following Guerrilla Attack \o7 Associated Press\f7
Lynn Luria-Sukenick; Poet, Professor
Jerry Lester; Comedian, Host of 1st Late-Night TV Show By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tourists Take Heavy Toll on Turkish Cultural, Natural Treasures : Heritage: Sites on U.N. list of world wonders are close to ruin. Future of 'Fairy Chimneys' and travertine terraces are in great jeopardy, experts say. By Lee Adair Lawrence, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Fish Offer Glimmer of Hope to Scientists By A. J. Hostetler, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chess : International News By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER
COLUMN ONE : Sending Children to War : From Mozambique to Bosnia, youngsters are being used as soldiers, spies and cannon fodder. After the fighting ends, the emotional scars rarely heal. 'It's barbarism,' one observer says. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Americans in Iraq Get 8-Year Terms : Mideast: The pair had crossed border from Kuwait. U.S. vows 'aggressive diplomatic efforts' for their release, but officials rule out concessions to Baghdad on sanctions. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Probe by Japan Police Targets Cult By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weary House Republicans Set Breakneck Legislative Pace By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawaii Justices Open Door to Legalizing Gay Marriages : Law: State high court calls ban unconstitutional and orders a trial. Ruling stirs debate across U.S. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cases of Defense Fraud Boom Amid Cutbacks : Military: Weapon purchases have plummeted, yet criminal fines and civil recoveries are soaring. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Privatize the CIA? Radical Idea Is Being Considered : Intelligence: Its backers say outsiders could handle much of the analytical work. Foes question focus, quality. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governments, Corporations Warm Up to 'Tattler' Lines By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Pool Investors Strike Deal : Agreement: Formula for dividing remaining $5.7 billion penalizes agencies whose money was in higher-risk investments. Supervisors, bankruptcy judge must sign off on it. By Shelby Grad and Mark Platte, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson Faces Fund-Raising Test on the National Stage By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Heads Out on Campaign Trail : Presidency: Governor sounds first themes of race, comparing himself to rivals, GOP Sens. Dole and Gramm. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Irvine Still Adjusting to Fiscal Crisis By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Trail of Death : 3 Years After Arrest, Man to Go on Trial in 13 Slayings By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One More Styrofoam Parachute By Peter H. King
Panel Agrees on Dividing O.C. Funds : Bankruptcy: Board decides how to disburse $5.7 billion in investment pool. Judge, supervisors, agencies must OK plan. By Mark Platte and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bosnian Troops Capture Rebel Positions By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Grozny, Death Lingers Amid Rubble : Chechnya: Scattered ordnance and disease haunt breakaway republic's capital city. By Matt Bivens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strike Hits Pakistan on Day First Lady Arrives : South Asia: Work stoppage is to protest violence in Karachi. Mrs. Clinton's visit begins 11-day tour of region. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Okinawa's Sugar Loaf Hill a New Battleground Over Military Monument : World War II: Naha resident is determined to erect a 'peace marker' in tribute to those who died. He faces the opposition of bureaucrats, who are content to allow the site to remain lost in obscurity. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Tutsi-Hutu Clashes Flare in Burundi \o7 Reuters\f7
Japan Sects Offer Personal Path in Rudderless Society By Maggie Farley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : Battles Erupt as Turks Pursue Kurds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ALGERIA : 300 Islamic Rebels Reportedly Killed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nanny Faces 2nd Trial in Death of an Infant \o7 Associated Press\f7
Navy OKs Contract for 3rd Seawolf Submarine \o7 Reuters\f7
Jury Recommends Death for Slaying of Girl, 2 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Tells Congress to Curb Bickering \o7 from Associated Press\f7
From God to Darth Vader: May the Farce Be With You \o7 Associated Press\f7
Museum Recovers 2 of Stolen Gold Artifacts at Pawnshop \o7 from Associated Press\f7
USAir, Pilots' Union End Stalemate on Wages and Benefits \o7 The Washington Post\f7
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Irvine Families Fear for Schools' Future : THE MILLERS By Ching-ching Ni, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Irvine Families Fear for Schools' Future : THE DUFAULTS By Ching-ching Ni, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Seneca Indian Factions Clash Over Political Control; 3 Killed \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Hussein Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in Mideast
Conservatives Celebrate Resurgence of Republican Right By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
On-Line Information
Private Sector's Help for L.A.
L.A. School District Reforms
Streamlining Permits
Other People's Money
Exiled King
Bikini Barometers
Power to the Gangs
Orphans' Lament
A Man Called Peter
The Loneliest Man in the Kingdom : Forget Walt. Michael Eisner, Disney's Hands-On Chairman, Is Shaping the Company in His Own Image, Signing Off on Everything From Scripts to Carpet Patterns. But in Today's World of Corporate Mergers and Alliances, Can Mickey's Competitive, Go-It-Alone Boss Keep Winning? By Kathryn Harris, Kathryn Harris, a staff writer for The Times, covers Hollywood for the business section
Highway to Heaven
Pushing the 'Outer Limits' : SHOWTIME'S ANTHOLOGY OFFERS MORE THAN 40 NEW MORALITY TALES By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Family That Scares Together By Susan King
The Greatest Show on Earth (AMC Sunday at 7 p.m... By Kevin Thomas
If fires had agents, not to mention publicists, the blazes... By Kevin Thomas
'Cracker's' Stale Stereotypes
A Late Late Treat
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : HBO makes fairy tales ring true in the real world of diversity By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : HOW 'FRIENDS' TALK AMONGST THEMSELVES By Frazier Moore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forty Is Fabulous For Kim Zimmer By Nancy M. Reichardt
Four-Star Films : 'Paths of Glory' By Michael Wilmington
'The Age of Innocence' By Kenneth Turan
'A Bronx Tale' By Kenneth Turan
'Four Weddings and a Funeral' By Kenneth Turan
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : As ABC's second assigned Jimmy Olsen, Justin Whalin hits the newsroom running By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus : The USA Upgrade : CABLE NETWORK AIMS FOR FIRST-CLASS WITH A FILM VERSION OF 'MY ANTONIA' By Michele Willens, Michele Willens is a frequent contributor to TV Times
Profile : Gregory Hines on Cloud Nine By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : PATTY DUKE : Finding 'Grace' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica Officials Bring Meals to the Elderly
Some Officials Say New Golf Course Would Fit Culver City to a Tee By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Undercurrent of Violence : County Officials Restrict Surfing Competitions at Beach in Malibu in Wake of Beating By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EDUCATION : Brush With Art Widens Children's World By Lorenza Munoz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Awards: Woman Hailed for Anti-Crime Activism
Earth Day: Groups Seek to Exclude 'Polluters'
MALIBU : Slain Woman May Have Interrupted Robbery, Police Say By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN PEDRO : Marine Care Center Aids Baby Seals By Susan Woodward
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that... By Michael Krikorian
WESTSIDE COVER STORY : Net Losses : Vietnamese immigrant fishermen who ply local waters face such problems as a language barrier, dilapidated boats and complicated regulations. By Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Seniors : Sci-Fi Master Plots Novel Future for L.A. By Linda Feldman
ENTERTAINMENT
They're Bargains at Any Price By Herbert Glass, \f7 and \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
ESA-PEKKA SALONEN: "Mimo," II. "YTA," I, II and III... By Timothy Mangan
ART NOTES : Americans Aid Kobe's Museums By Suzanne Muchnic
Record Review By Jean Rosenbluth
How He Did It
JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : In Wanna-be City, Two Singers Shine By Bill Kohlhaase
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Celluloid Heroes : Quentin Tarantino and Robert Zemeckis have been cast as the yin and yang of filmmaking. But when they talk movies, they're brothers under the lens. \o7 Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Oscar Bits Compiled by Susan King
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Gumpville, U.S.A. : Forrest Gump wasn't born in Hollywood. He was Winston Groom's creation in Point Clear, Ala. So guess who the townsfolk are rooting for Monday night? By Edith Stanley, \o7 Edith Stanley is a staff writer in The Times' Atlanta bureau\f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Can't See the Forrest : Is the movie phenom just an American thing? The rest of the planet is scratching its head. By David Gritten, \o7 David Gritten, who is based in London, is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : We, the Oscar Jury : Three drama coaches bluntly assess the acting nominees. (Hint: Grand gestures and phoning it in don't cut it.) By Elaine Dutka, \o7 Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer. \f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : 'Gump' Will Happen : Our film critic doesn't get to vote on the Oscars, but here's the next best thing: his plugged-in prognostications. By Kenneth Turan, \f7 and \o7 Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic.
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Oscar's Wild Card : You think you have the academy figured? Wait until you hear what some real voters have to say about the ballot process. By Richard Natale, \o7 Richard Natale is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Director's Approach : Winning awards has seemed easy for director Milos Forman. Casting his ballot this year--well, that's another thing. By David Kronke, \o7 David Kronke is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : The Goldwyn Era : Samuel Goldwyn Jr. has been waiting all his life for 'The Madness of King George.' The Oscar nods are gravy. By Kenneth Turan, \o7 Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic. and \f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : On the Eve of Another 'Eve'? By Susan King
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Be an Oscar Commentator
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Have a Crude Crudite : Nothing beats an Oscar party whose edibles are keyed to nominated movies. Who can forget those 'Crying Game' eclairs? By Mary Susan Herczog, \o7 Mary Susan Herczog is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles\f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Picks From the Popcorn Gallery By Kalle Matso and Scott White, \o7 Kalle Matso and Scott White are occasional contributors to Calendar on the subject of film. and \f7
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : The 'Bell' Tolls--but Not on Tape By Susan King, \o7 Susan King is a Times staff writer\f7
Can Tinseltown Take a Joke? : Gerard Alessandrini's 'Forbidden Broadway' spoofed the Great White Way for 12 years. Now he's set his sights on Hollywood. By Nancy Churnin, \o7 Nancy Churnin is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
THEATER NOTES : Drama Critics Circle Awards Come Alive By Don Shirley
PERFORMING ARTS : If It's Well Known, It's Not for Him : Thirty-year-old British conductor Mark Wigglesworth makes his Music Center debut with Shostakovich's rarely played 'Leningrad.' By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Barbara Isenberg is a longtime contributor to Calendar. \f7
ART : Forever De Young. Or Is It? : Problem: San Francisco's 100-year-old museum is in dire need of repair. Solution: Demolish and rebuild. As long as the city can find $90 million to pay the bill. By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer\f7
Lennox Runs for Cover : Her new album 'Medusa' is made up of other artists' songs. She regards the effort as venturing into 'very sacred' pop territory. By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Honoring Cobain: Restless in Seattle By Steve Hochman
COBAIN II: In England, the anniversary of Cobain's death... By Dave Jennings, From London
The last time Flipside magazine issued an alternative-rock...
AND ONE MORE THING: A hot item at local record stores is...
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : . . . and Our Critics' Picks
Calendar Big Oscars Issue : Your Academy Awards Ballot... : Here is your ballot for the 67th Academy Awards. Make your own choices by marking the boxes in one column and use the boxes in the other column to note the actual winner.
BUSINESS
Toyota Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Robots By James Flanigan
Getting Some Respect : Hyundai Puts Its Accent in Showrooms, to Industry Praise By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Oracle of Silicon Valley : Larry Ellison's databases manage business information. Can Oracle Systems Corp. manage to beat Bill Gates to the video server? By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Productivity's Secret: Keep On Upgrading, Updating the Staff By Russell O. Wright, RUSSELL O. WRIGHT \o7 retired from Hughes Aircraft in 1988. The paperback edition of his book, "A Little Bit at a Time--Secrets of Productive Quality," was published last year by Ten Speed Press\f7
To Have Great Leaders, Citizens Must Foster Great Leadership By Judy B. Rosener, Judy B. Rosener is a professor in the Graduate School of Management at UC Irvine. She is co-author of "Workforce America! Managing Employee Diversity as a Vital Resource."
Prime Target : The Technology Reinvestment Project, a controversial example of the post-Cold War Pentagon's conversion efforts, now looms large in the sights of the budget cutters in Congress. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Accurate Price Quotes Getting Trickier By Russ Wiles, RUSS WILES, \o7 a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds\f7
Low-Income Filers Waiting Longer for Refunds By Kathy M. Kristof
When Holding Out Will Only Hurt By Carla Lazzareschi
Marine National Bank Elects Board Member
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Broadening Teachers' Understanding of Diverse Cultures : Schools: Workshop aims to help educators promote good relations between immigrant and non-immigrant students. By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cost of Medical Care Going to the Dogs : Medicine: More people are willing to spend big bucks to treat their animals--including one Washington couple who spent $10,000 to get their dog a kidney transplant. By Kathryn Crawford, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inventor Erases Leftover Minutes on Parking Meters, Boosts Revenue By Wayne Woolley, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Time for Supervisors to Show Unity on Tax : Stanton and Silva Err in Vacillating on Recovery Plan
Unexpected Mortgage Interest Rate Dip to 8.4% May Lure More Buyers From Washington Post
Ex-Cowboy Fixes the Wagons, Takes to the Trail : Hobby: One minute he has his hands around the reins of an 1880s wagon pulled by two draft mules. The next he is sitting alone behind the joystick of an ultra-light airplane buzzing along the treetops. By Steve Whiteley, SAN LUIS OBISPO TELEGRAM-TRIBUNE
A Regional Approach to Homelessness : Individual Cities Can't Make It Go Away by Ducking Issue, Closing Outreach Programs
Here's a Change That Respects Tradition : A new bell ringer takes over from his grandfather at Mission San Juan Capistrano
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON BANKRUPTCY : Mediation Is a Cost-Efficient, Timely Way to Avoid Litigation : Orange County officials should take advantage of a narrow window of opportunity to structure and initiate such talks. By Kenneth R. Feinberg, \o7 Kenneth R. Feinberg is a Washington, D.C., attorney internationally known for his mediation and arbitration work. He has mediated some of the nation's most complex disputes, including the Agent Orange litigation and cases involving municipalities, such as New York's Shoreham Nuclear Plant dispute\f7
Congressmen Agree on Limits but Not Terms : Politics: The six county Republican representatives reflect national GOP split by backing the concept but clashing on the fundamental details. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's the Mudder of All Missions By Quyen Do, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Hard Life--and a Violent Death : Crime: Danette Garrett was on the rebound from a troubled marriage when she was found shot to death in Seal Beach. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Still Possible to Take a Rosy View of County--Face It By Dana Parsons
DNA Is a Low-Profile, but Critical, Component of Case By Bill Boyarsky
U.S. Trackers Kill Cougar Suspected in Cyclist Attack : Wildlife: Large female mountain lion is shot near canyon where man fought off animal with rocks. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Days, It's Getting Harder to Find City Hall : Government: Evacuation for seismic retrofitting is temporarily scattering employees across Downtown. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stone Sacred : Native Americans Get Rare Look at Cave Painting on Rocketdyne Site By Kay Hwangbo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Picking Up the Scent From Below : Police Dogs Trained to Detect Underwater Graves By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 Paragraphs to Sum Up a Shortened Life By Scott Harris
Church Marks Tough 1st Year : Religion: Valley congregants celebrate anniversary of new sanctuary, a monument to perseverance. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FROM DR. TURNER: It may shock a few baby boomers, but it... By Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks and Lesley Wright
Notes about your surroundings
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Dornan Smolders Over Bar Assn.'s Opposition to Flag Desecration Bill
Apartment Fire Injures 2, Causes $80,000 Damage
Even in Ruins, Mission Was an Inspiration : Art: Officials of the San Juan Capistrano landmark and the Irvine Museum shine new light on a legacy of period paintings. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Passenger Dies When Convertible Plunges Off Freeway Embankment
Fullerton Councilwoman to Host Meetings With Public By Mimi Ko
Man Arrested in Father's Slaying
Youth Slain After Reporting Gunfire; Neighbor Held : Feud: A boy house-sitting for Antelope Valley family was allegedly killed by man shooting at their cars. By Isaac Guzman and Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lean Times Have Newport Weighing Reorganization By Holly J. Wagner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jackson Says Affirmative Action Foes Will Lose Fight : Rally: Rainbow Coalition leader calls Gov. Pete Wilson 'a glorified George Wallace.' By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Race Is More Than a Run in the (Theme) Park
Teen-Ager Hurt When Motorist Fires Into Car
Pedestrian Struck by Car Dies
Boy Seriously Hurt Crossing Street Near Disneyland Entrance
Palmdale Park-and-Ride Draws Protest : Transportation: Residents say proposed lot would bring urban ills to their neighborhood just outside city limits. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Neighbor Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Llano Teen-Ager By Jeannette Desantis and Isaac Guzman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jerry Lester; Comedian, Host of 1st Late-Night TV Show By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
James L. (Bud) Walton; Helped Found Wal-Mart
Joseph Needham, 94; Expert on China, Cambridge Scholar From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Confidence in Subway Tunnel Is Sinking : MTA should be able to keep construction of Valley rail line on target, without subsidence
Economic, as Well as Military, Protection : Delegation to D.C. should defend Edwards Air Base, the key to Antelope Valley's future
Domestic Violence Shelters Are Lacking : The issue is finally a priority, but more havens are needed
Punishing Truants Won't Correct Problem : Returning students should be welcomed, not penalized. They are often absent with good reason. Their achievements are more important than their presence. By Norah Cunningham, \o7 Norah Cunningham teaches English, social studies and Spanish in the Valley Alternative Magnet School in Van Nuys\f7
Young Filmmakers See Future in Florida : The Sunshine State exerts a strong pull on home-grown talent while backing up its ambition to lure movie production. By Richard Kahlenberg, \o7 Richard Kahlenberg of North Hollywood is a regular contributor to The Times. He is a former administrator at the American Film Institute\f7
LAUSD Needs Reforms, Not Breakup Plan : The district has problems, but atomizing it would only lead to more bureaucracy, bigger classes and the stifling of ongoing improvement efforts. By John Perez, \o7 John Perez is secondary vice president of United Teachers Los Angeles\f7
Small Agency Manages to Touch Many Lives : Social services: Interface provides therapy, crisis-intervention and advice to one in seven county residents. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Faults Retreats Held for Oxnard Staff, Leaders : Government: The meetings are open, but Manuel Lopez says the council's 'real discussions' take place after the public is gone. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Math Instruction Will Add a New Dimension Soon : Education: Texts in many local schools will emphasize concepts over calculations. Some welcome the changes, others have concerns. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Rally for Greenwich Village : Community: Despite the area's reputation after a fatal drive-by shooting, homeowners and police say Thousand Oaks' Old Town has improved. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Bond Seen as Way to Fix Decaying Campuses : Finances: A $55-million issue on June 6 ballot could also build three new elementary schools for up to 900 new students. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents Fight Closure Plan for Sycamore Elementary : Simi Valley: District says shutting the school would save about $200,000 a year. Some residents fear other campuses could also be in jeopardy. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flood Controls : CHANNELING THE LOS ANGELES RIVER
Navy Man Killed in Head-On Crash; 4 People Hurt
THOUSAND OAKS : Los Robles Nurses Stage Demonstration By Duncan Martell
SIMI VALLEY : Man, 23, Arrested in Father's Slaying By Abigail Goldman
United Way Campaign
Obituaries : * Maribel Marinelli; Newspaper Food Editor
Songs, Prayers Mark Long-Awaited Opening of Chumash Center By Duncan Martell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Flock to Enjoy an Unopened Pier By Julie Fields, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Mall Goes Western for Tots' Pageant By Rodney Bosch
OPINION
The Apocalyptic Terrorists : LOS ANGELES : Terrorism: L.A.'s Sprawl May Be Its Saving Grace By James Sanders, \o7 James Sanders is an architect and author. His book "Celluloid Skyline: New York and the Movies " will be published next year by Alfred A. Knopf\f7
The Apocalyptic Terrorists : TOKYO : Lethal Cocktail of Weapons, End-of-the-World Thinking By Thomas Powers, \o7 Thomas Powers, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA." His most recent book is "Heisenberg's War: The Secret History of the German Bomb" (Knopf)\f7
THE NATION : The 'Uh-Oh Factor': When Political Leaders Go Too Far : Is the 'contract with America' solving problems that don't exist? There are better ways to fix a leak in the basement than blowing up the house. By William Schneider, \o7 William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN\f7
SIMPSON TRIAL : The LAPD Was Dragged to Judgment By Joseph Wambaugh, \o7 Joseph Wambaugh, a 14-year veteran of the LAPD, is a novelist whose books include "Finnegan's Week" (William Morrow). He has also written "The Blooding" (Bantam), the story of the discovery of DNA fingerprinting\f7
ATLANTIC ALLIANCE : A Post-NATO Western Organization Must First Create a New Vocabulary By G. John Ikenberry, \o7 G. John Ikenberry is associate professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is writing a book about postwar settlements and the creation of international order\f7
MEXICO : Why Zedillo Is Slow to Curb the Drug Lords By Andrew A. Reding, \o7 Andrew A. Reding, an associate editor of Pacific News Service, directs the North America Project of the World Policy Institute at The New School for Social Research\f7
THE NATION : THE JAUNDICED EYE : Some Oscar Speeches We've Yet to See By Bruce Mccall, \o7 Bruce McCall is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Quincy Jones : Transforming America's Music Into the World's By Janet Clayton, \o7 Janet Clayton is assistant editor of the Editorial Pages of The Times\f7
But What About the Consumer? : Reminder to Quackenbush: More than the insurance industry needs help
ELECTION WATCH : Inspector General
Keep the Guard Up Against TB
Prudent Priority: Shrink That Deficit : House Republicans confront that reality
Will the Real Pete Wilson Stand Up : At best, he is a skillful political chameleon with a well-moistened finger in the air. By Joseph Farah, \o7 Joseph Farah is editor and publisher of Inside California, a state political newsletter, and Dispatches, a national biweekly cultural watchdog newsletter\f7
Let Them Sip Bordeaux, Tax Free : Republicans' policy is a win-win situation--for their rich-rich constituents. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a former Times national correspondent\f7
'Testalying' Claim Uses Too Broad a Brush : Police: The sweeping charge that cops commonly lie under oath is irresponsible and calls lawyers' ethics into question. By Jerome H. Skolnick, \o7 Jerome H. Skolnick teaches in the jurisprudence and social policy program at UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law. He is co-author of "Above The Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force" (Free Press, 1993)\f7
THE STATE : CIVIL RIGHTS : Don't Count on the Chief Beneficiaries of Affirmative Action to Rescue It By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate School and a political analyst for KCAL-TV\f7
REAL ESTATE
Help in the Home Stretch : Home Buying: Little-known and imperiled, Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program can still help buyers who act quickly. By Ann Sumwalt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Sumwalt is a real estate reporter with Inman News Features in Oakland. and \f7
She Takes Aim at B.H. Villa By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bird Installed as Head of Architecture Group
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Try Using Less, or No, Chemicals on Your Roses By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Water-Heater Tips to Help Save on Utility Bill Special to The Times
Structure Is Child's Play
SPORTS
COMMENTARY : Cosell: He Told It Like It Was By Dave Kindred, THE SPORTING NEWS
April Fool : It Was Like a Bad Joke, Played on Georgetown by Villanova in 1985 By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL ROUNDUP : Loss Streak Reaches Six for Rangers From Associated Press
This Kid Can't Get to the Show Until They Find Him a Shoe By Mal Florence
Kings Aren't Fooling Anybody : Hockey: Road uniforms don't help in 3-1 loss to Sharks at Forum. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Jordan Makes a Great NBA Season Better By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
NBA ROUNDUP : Like Old Times for Jordan, Bulls From Associated Press
Clippers Overtaken by Knicks : Pro basketball: New York clamps down and erases 14-point deficit to win, 94-86. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graf Wins and Closes on No. 1 : Tennis: She defeats Date, 6-1, 6-4, for third title, but can't escape questions about Seles. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA WOMEN'S MIDWEST REGIONAL : Youth Is Served When Georgia Beats Colorado By Eric Shepard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA WOMEN'S MIDEAST REGIONAL : Tennessee's Second-Half Surge Sinks Texas Tech By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Dakota State Women (32-0) Win Third Division II Title in Row From Associated Press
NCAA WOMEN'S EAST REGIONAL : Given Scare, Connecticut Recovers to Win, 67-63 By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Riverside Blows Big Lead, Crown : Men's Division II: After trailing, 28-6, Southern Indiana takes lead for first time with 1:29 left and wins title, 71-63. From Associated Press
Falcons Trade for Metcalf From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Sports . . . .In women's freestyle competition... \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Green Hears Footsteps Close Behind : Golf: She has a two-shot lead at the Dinah Shore tournament, but Lopez and Davies are poised to pounce. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAN AM GAMES : Basketball Gold Again Eludes U.S. From Associated Press
PAN AM GAMES : Records Fall as U.S. Hits 400 Medals From Associated Press
AMERICA'S CUP : Most of the Sailing Will be for Second By Dave Distel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PREPS : TRACK AND FIELD / IRVINE INVITATIONAL : Esperanza Pair Dominates By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE PREPS : ROUNDUP : Tustin Wins Volleyball Tournament
THE PREPS : SOFTBALL FOUNTAIN VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Mater Dei's Youth Works in Its Favor in 11-1 Victory By Eric Maddy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE PREPS : TRACK AND FIELD BREA OLINDA RELAYS : Garden Grove Boys and Edison Girls Dominate the Field By Don Turnbull, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE : SCC Sweeps Concordia to Break 6-Game Losing Streak By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE SOFTBALL / CAL STATE FULLERTON PONY TOURNAMENT : Titans End Long Losing Streak Against Fresno State By Jon Clifford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lott Leads Cal State Fullerton to Big West Gymnastics Title
COLLEGE BASEBALL / BIG WEST CONFERENCE : Fullerton Has Plenty of Offense for Dixon By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Orange Coast's Victory Helps Ease Frustration By Steve Kresal
Community College Roundup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : For Bruins, Kingdome Comes : Men's West: UCLA outruns Connecticut, 102-96, to earn its first trip to the Final Four since 1980. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Smith Has Kentucky Fit to Be Fried, 74-61 : Men's Southeast: North Carolina wins as Wildcats, forced to shoot from outside, hit only 28%. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyson Ignores All but King : Boxing: Freed former champion prays in mosque, flies home with promoter. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Edney Takes the Lead on March to Seattle By Mike Downey
Mortgaging Her Future for Game By Jim Murray
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Stanford's Women Win Back West By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Kid Can't Get to the Show Until They Find Him a Shoe By Mal Florence
Baseball: Read Not Quite All About It : Times policy: If replacement players start season, coverage will be reduced to level of interest. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
ANALYSIS : It May Be Now or Never for Baseball : Labor: A season with replacement players is possible, but the price would be high for players, owners and fans. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Cuban Export Comes in Many Sizes : Pan Am Games: With onetime overchieving sports programs in disarray, some of Caribbean island's best coaches and athletes are leaving. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Good Thing Nothing Big Happened By Mark Heisler
NCAA MEN'S MIDWEST REGIONAL : Virginia Keeps Defying Odds By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA MEN'S EAST REGIONAL : UMass Guard Has a New Role By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yes, Jim, UConn Win the Big One : UCLA: A year after Tulsa, Harrick is in the Final Four, and he says thanks for all the support. By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA's Fresh Princes Close to Crown : West: Bailey and Henderson play like veterans in victory over Connecticut. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watters Won't Fit Under 49er Cap, So He Flies Off to Eagles : Pro football: San Francisco refuses to match a three-year, $6.9-million offer for the running back. From Associated Press
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : LPGA Seeking New Commissioner for New Era By Thomas Bonk
The Finish Is Everything at Sawgrass : Golf: Pavin and Langer share the lead in Players Championship, but dangers lurk in the final three holes today. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Juror in Tyson Trial Says Almost Half Have Doubts About Guilt From Associated Press
Kennedy Playing Like an Old Hand : Baseball: CSUN freshman has four hits, key assist in Matadors' 12-10 victory over Hawaii. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After an Explosive Beginning, Cal Lutheran Coasts to Sweep : Baseball: Kingsmen score 14 runs in first two innings against Occidental. By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NLRB Meets Today to Consider Injunction By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Angels Add Akerfelds, Cut Randle By Mike Digiovanna, From Times Staff Reports
Braves Offer a Reward in Shooting From Associated Press
Crashes Mar Preseason Event at Saugus : Auto racing: Valencia's Dana Moore loses the lead to Mike Price four laps from the finish in feature race. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Thwarted by Pitching Lapses : Softball: Matadors spot Southwestern Louisiana too big a lead in first inning and fall, 6-3. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Walk Steals Perfect Game From Fox
Baseball By Bob Nightengale
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CSUN Tripped in Five Games
ANGELS : Akerfelds' New Stance Boosts Staff By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Talkin Man Says Plenty, Winning Gotham Stakes By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rigney Worries About an Old Friend : Baseball: Former Angel manager is happy to visit spring training but thinks the game is in trouble because of the labor dispute. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale's Arce Makes Double-Time : Track: Strong kicks enable senior to win 3,200- and 1,600-meter races in Pasadena Games. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowds Will Tail the Tiger : Golf: Woods' presence could draw 2,000 to North Ranch for Southwestern Intercollegiate Invitational. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopefuls Line Up at CSUN Construction Site : Football: Burt's coaching successor will be facing a major rebuilding task. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Montclair Prep Coach, Paris Is Happy With His Investment By Steve Henson
CSUN's 19th Program: Women's Soccer
Off Mound, Bennett Falters With Bat By Dana Haddad
Ventura Has Proved to Be Nearly Pitcher Perfect in League Play By John Lynch
Alert Annette, Frankie! The Hot-Doggin' Longboards Are Back By Steve Henson
North Carolina Wins Behind Stackhouse : Southeast: He has 18 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in 74-61 victory over Kentucky. From Associated Press
MAGAZINE
RIDES OF SPRING : When the Sky Excites Restless Spirits, the Road Is There to Lead the Way By Wanda Coleman
SCENE OF THE CRIME : Minicam Scam By Greg Spring
The Biz : Part Of A Lifetime By Ivy Brown
pet projects : A Ruff Life By Sharon Tetrault
L. A. Speak : Constabulary Vocabulary By Christopher West
Murder on 49th Street : Felipe Gonzales Angeles' Shooting Was Typical of Most of the 836 Homicides in Los Angeles Last Year: No Press Coverage, Few Leads, the Victim Quickly Forgotten. What It Did Have Was a Couple of Cops Driven to Find His Killer. By Miles Corwin, Miles Corwin is a Times staff writer. This article is excerpted from his book "The Killing Season," to be published this winter by Simon & Schuster
STYLE : FASHION : And the Designer Is ... By Judith Michaelson, Judith Michaelson is a Times staff writer
STYLE : GARDENS : California Canvas By Heeger
RESTAURANTS : French \o7 a l'Orange\f7 : Sophisticated, Complex Cooking at Unpretentious Prices in Newport Beach. \o7 Mais Oui!\f7 By S. Irene Virbila
TRAVEL
State River-Rafters Warm to Prospect of Huge Snowmelt : Adventure: They expect abundant water from now through summer. Wilderness rivers provide the wildest rides. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER; \o7 Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips. To reach him, write Travel Insider, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles 90053. \f7
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs OAKLAND--"Black Filmworks... By Mary Frances Smith
News, Tips & Bargains : It's Tulip Time Here and Abroad
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Best Quality of Life
Giraffes, Lions and Other Safari Critters By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seasickness Patch in Short Supply By Kathleen Doheny
Don't Leave Home Without These By Eileen Ogintz
A Virgin Islands Getaway By Hank Kovell
The Buck Doesn't Stop \o7 En Route\f7 By Lucy Izon
New Life for the Lonesome Desert : The East Mojave Was Recently Designated A National Presserve, But Even So, Few People Have Discovered Its Subtle, Silent Pleasures : Destination: California By John Mckinney, \o7 McKinney writes the weekly hiking column for this section. He is the co-author, with Cheri Rae, of "Walking the East Mojave: A Visitors Guide to Mojave National Preserve" (HarperCollins-West; $12)\f7
Weekend Escape: Bay Area : Sittin ' On a Rock in the Bay : A working lighthouse offers bed, breakfast and--ignoring foghorn blasts--utter tranquillity By Laura Bly, \o7 Bly is special projects editor and writes the Electronic Explorer column for the Travel section\f7
Travel Advisory : Precautions Urged in Pakistan By Edward Wright, \o7 Wright is a former assistant foreign editor at The Times. His column appears monthly. \f7
Destination: Europe & North Africa : If It's Tuesday, This Must Be. . .Spain? Portugal? Morocco? : Once this independent traveler scoffed at breakneckbus tours that took in too many places in too short a time. Now she's a convert By Jean Cramer, \o7 Cramer is a free-lance writer based in Denver. and \f7
Destination: Massachusetts : Boston Uncommon : Back Bay is European by design, walker-friendly and oh, so chic By Barbara Shortt, \o7 Shortt\f7 ,\o7 a free-lance writer who studied architecture at MIT\f7 ,\o7 lives in New York City. and \f7
In Step With History By John Mckinney
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