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What happened on March 28, 1995
BUSINESS
Local Vans Shoe Plants to Be Closed 2 Weeks : Manufacturing: Observers see a possible prelude to permanent shutdown. Orange facility employs about 1,600. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : 3 Companies Link Up in Effort to Land Film Subtitling Work : Movies: They'll pool their resources to compete for business, most of which is now done overseas. KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Wallows in Bankruptcy, but Luxury Car Business Brisk : Marketing: Purchases by affluent county residents boost high-end dealerships into top ranks nationally. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Education Ties Loss in Part to Discontinued Unit JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
PERSONAL FINANCE : For Some, It's Time to 'Byte' the Tax Bullet : Computer: Preparing an IRS return is not so hard when a $29.95 program asks you the questions and keeps track of your answers. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vitesse Semiconductor to Take $1-Million Charge Jack Searles
AUTOMOBILES : Californians Whine, Pass Grey Poupon : Spending: Despite all the bad-mouthing of the economy, luxury cars are hot sellers in Southland. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Premiere Sells Denver Radio Station for $5.5 Million
Pacific Bell to Offer Access to the Internet : Communications: Services will be widely available by fall, the phone company says. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town
Workers Must Be Told of Pension Plans' Status : Retirement: The regulation will first apply to companies with more than 100 employees in underfunded plans. From Associated Press
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : Sony Lot Suddenly Breathing Easier JAMES BATES
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Hits High as Investors See Stability From Times Wire Services
Bank Tries Again to Develop Westlake Land LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Hits High on Fed Outlook; Mexico Rallies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Abbey, HomeVue Join on Service
Air Travel Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Martin Lawrence Reports Declines in Revenue
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Car Pools in Troubled Waters : Despite incentives, many businesses doubt they'll meet traffic-reduction targets because of their employees' varied schedules and the paucity of public transit JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura, Merchants Plan Ad, Promotion Campaign Jack Searles
Company Town Reuters
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Gaming Times Staff and Wire Reports
Commercial Vacancy Rate Falls Over Year
Placer Business Center Inc. of Woodland Hills won a...
White House Unveils Its Overseas Code of Corporate Conduct : International: The voluntary standards are quickly criticized by human rights activists and the business community. EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : BMG Names Insider to Head RCA Records
A B Dick to Distribute Datametrics' Printers
TMm Signs Pact to Provide Consulting Services to MCI Jack Searles
Rise in State's Home Sales Bucks National Trend : Real estate: Dip in interest rates is credited for bringing out California buyers last month. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Science Center Weathers Slowdown in Defense Spending LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Micropolis Predicts Loss as Sales Decline Sharply
Camera Platforms Agrees to Be Acquired by N. M. Firm
Janex Reports Its 1st Profitable Year Since '89
AIR TRAVEL : Martin Aviation's New Headquarters at John Wayne Will Honor Its Founder Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
A Top Money Manager's Simple Strategy : Investment: Michael Goldston's careful research and prudent timing has brought his clients an average return of 20.5% over the last five years. PHIL WEST, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Videocassette Firm Posts Smaller Loss
WellPoint, Health Systems Expected to Announce Deal : Mergers: Analysts and others give Blue Shield's rival $4.5-billion offer for WellPoint little chance. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi's Name, Not Credit, Tarnished by Default LARRY JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Advisory Panel Says OK to a Non-Prescription Tagamet From Associated Press
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hamburger Hamlet Cooks Up a Comeback : Competition and the recession have battered the restaurant chain. Now, a new leadership team is trying to turn the company around. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barron's Report Helps Boost Bridgford Stock 27% DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Never Grow Old : Munchkin Relies on Innovation to Expand Line of Baby Products JENNIFER PENDLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Assuming a Loan Can Prove Beneficial to Buyers, Sellers Ron Galperin
Fry's May Open Anaheim Store MARTIN MILLER
International Remote Completes Acquisition
Microsoft Countersues Apple Computer : Technology: The action escalates a dispute between the rivals over multimedia software. From Reuters
Westech to Change Name, Move Manufacturing Unit Jack Searles
Proposed SBA Streamlining Would Mean Fee Hikes VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole to Sell Dried-Fruit Business to Sun Diamond : Food: Company also finalizes its deal to sell its juice and beverage operations to Seagram. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oxnard Firm Helps Redo Police Roll Call Room Jack Searles
Paten Joins Superior Fireplace
Chrysler Agrees to Replace Latches on 4.5 Million Minivans : Automobiles: Company maintains there is no safety defect and won't issue a recall. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler to Replace Latches on Minivans : Autos: In unprecedented settlement, company insists part is not faulty. Consumer groups decry lack of recall. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Governor John LaWare Will Retire : Government: Officials say they plan to move quickly to fill post on seven-member board. From Reuters
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Vans to Shut Sneaker Plants for 2 Weeks, Idling 1,900 Workers : Apparel: Some say move could be prelude to permanent closings of the factories in Orange and San Diego counties if the company moves production overseas. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Container Store's Well-Organized Success : Marketing: Booming 13-outlet chain helps its customers by being the supermarket of storage containers and accessories. LINDA LEAVELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
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School-Based Health Centers
Computer Hacker Admits Conspiring to Steal $150,000 : Cyberspace: Justin Peterson, alias 'Agent Steal,' tried to transfer money from Heller Financial. He also illegally possessed 40 passwords from various accounts. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Deflagging' Plan by U.S. Shipping Firm Imperils L.A. Sea Jobs SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : * Andrew C. Cartwright; Equipment Firm Owner
WATTS : 3 Plead Not Guilty in False Bankruptcy Filing Schemes
Palisades Landslide Shuts PCH : Geology: Rain-soaked bluff collapses, dumping 30-foot-deep pile of debris onto highway. Traffic is expected to be disrupted until tonight. LOUISE YARNELL and ERIC MALNIC, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Man Ordered to Take Psychiatric Exam STEVE RYFLE
SPORTS WATCH : Already a Winner
Orange County Almanac
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Considers Boulevard Shuttle MARY F. POLS
LAGUNA BEACH : Planners Back Proposal for Farmers Market LESLIE EARNEST
ANAHEIM : Public to Air Opinions on Fees to Aid Revitalization MARTIN MILLER
BREA : Credit Rating Upgrade Is Timely for City ALAN EYERLY
LA CONCHITA : Meeting Addresses Extension of Relief J.E. MITCHELL
Heavy Rains Leave Waterways in County Sullied With Debris : Environment: Officials hope volunteers will help clean up the paper, plastic and mounds of other litter swept along with the torrents. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
LOS ALAMITOS : Choral, Instrumental Groups Seek Members ALAN EYERLY
Campaign Calendar
BREA : Town Hall Meeting Set at Senior Center ALAN EYERLY
OXNARD : New Training Center for Disabled to Open CHRISTINA LIMA
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Best Deal That's Available
GARDEN GROVE : City Hopes to Further Ethnic Understanding BERT ELJERA
OAK PARK : Schillo to Swear In 2 Council Members PAUL ELIAS
Transit Plan Adds Shuttles, Cuts 11 Routes TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : New Members Sought for 2 City Agencies ALAN EYERLY
Tourist Pair Hit by Car; 1 Dead and 1 Critically Hurt TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Strong Support Seen for 'No-Build' Bypass RUSS LOAR
A Tax Hike Isn't the Only Way to Go : Orange County: The new CEO would boost the sales levy, but there are at least three other ways to handle maturing notes. ROBERT W. POOLE Jr., Robert W. Poole Jr. is president of the Reason Foundation and author of its study, "Rescuing Orange County."
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Deficit Ogre Shouldn't Stop GOP Tax Cut : The $500-per-child credit for all is essential to keeping the middle-class voters' faith. PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, Paul Craig Roberts, a former assistant secretary of the Treasury, is chairman of the Institute for Political Economy and a Distinguished Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington. and
Erasing the Invisible Shield : L.A. Amendment 2 would provide valuable reform in Civil Service
Movie Patrons Treated to Real Drama After Robbery : Crime: Police make an arrest after evacuating most of the audience in a theater where they say suspect fled. STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Red Cross Seeks Cash to Aid Flood Victims JON NALICK
CALABASAS : Council OKs More Coverage of Meetings FRANK MANNING
OXNARD : Chavez Library Seeks Aid, Participation CHRISTINA LIMA
THOUSAND OAKS : Approval Sought for Artists' Tour MARY F. POLS
SEAL BEACH : City Wants to Replenish Beach Sand RUSS LOAR
7 Quake Centers to Close at End of April MICHAEL ARKUSH
Clinton
Message to Congress
Social Solutions
Strawberry Protection
AARP Warns of Imitator Courses ED BOND
Creating Goodwill Ambassadors to Bridge L.A.'s Cultural Gaps : Education: Acclaimed program promotes understanding among the Southland's increasing variety of ethnic groups. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Beach : Wounded Officer Still in Critical Condition
Tranquilize, Don't Kill
Questions About a Judge : When does the time come for a veteran jurist to step down?
Ventura Pier to Reopen With Some New Support : Landmarks: High waves from winter storms forced the closure of the historic wharf. About 90 pilings were replaced or strengthened. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
THOUSAND OAKS : Speed Limit Raise to Be Sought for Study MARY F. POLS
PANORAMA CITY : Family Still Seeking Killer of Disabled Man TIM MAY
Exhibit Shows Uses of Native Plants NONA YATES
Namihas Case Ends in Mistrial With Hung Jury : Courts: The panel deadlocked 10-2 for conviction of the ex-Tustin gynecologist on 10 mail fraud charges. Members reported the deliberations were heated. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA / NEWPORT BEACH : Immunization Policy on Board's Agenda HOLLY J. WAGNER
Guatemalan Revenge Trail Ends in Valley Court : Crime: A 21-year-old man pleads no contest to manslaughter in death of countryman who allegedly killed his relatives in a village near El Salvador. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Picture Perfect : Warmth, Crystalline Skies Should Last Through Week LEN HALL and CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Drums, Bells and Whistles AL MARTINEZ
Stop Blaming Airfield for Pilots' Errors
Graffiti
Generation X Is Outgrowing Conejo Valley : Lifestyle: A study pinpoints social stagnation, low-grade jobs, pricey homes as reasons young adults are bailing out of the area. Panel suggests new ways to meet their needs. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Illegal Wire Transfer ANN W. O'NEILL
IRVINE : 3 Council Members Targets of Recall RUSS LOAR
ENCINO : 7th-Graders Adopt Mile of Mulholland MAKI BECKER
FILLMORE : Developers to Discuss Newhall Ranch Plans CHRISTINA LIMA
Police Sweep Takes Aim at Two Rival Street Gangs : Crime: Four are arrested and several weapons are seized. Police say they didn't find as much evidence as hoped. STEVE SCHEIBAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Hears Heated Debate Over Plans to Teach Sex Education : Schools: About 200 advocates and opponents are split over proposal that Planned Parenthood, AIDS Care and Public Health Department be excluded from training. CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA : Meetings Scheduled on School Budget Cuts DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
PASADENA : Police Chief Resigns for Post in Richmond, Va.
DANA POINT : Time-Share Ordinance on Tonight's Agenda FRANK MESSINA
PANORAMA CITY : Group Appeals OK of Liquor License TIM MAY
GLENDALE : Crime Stoppers Tips Lead to 1st Arrests STEVE RYFLE
GLENDALE : Cardiac Team Going on Medical Mission STEVE RYFLE
Supervisors Will Narrow List for Top Administrator : Government: The board plans to start interviewing possible replacements for Wittenberg on Wednesday. Three local officials are among the 10 finalists. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Not Guilty Plea Entered in Garment District Fires
Rap Star, Record Company Founder Eazy-E Dies of AIDS : Music: Singer, entrepreneur helped popularize 'gangsta' style with the group N.W.A. and later became a top-selling solo artist. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Killed as LAPD Car Hits Truck : Crash: Officers reportedly were speeding to help fellow officer. Four people are injured. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stray Bullet Kills Grocery Clerk JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
Vietnamese Fishermen Tangled in Net Losses : Harbor: Cohesive group of boat owners struggles with meager income, complex rules and temptation of rich fishing in off-limits waters. ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Young Adults Organize to End Isolation FRANK MANNING
Nonprofit Vietnamese Group Raises $7,000 Despite Protest LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty in Killing Tied to Massacre : Courts: The 21-year-old says his father forced him in 1990 to help slay an alleged participant in the murder of seven members of their family in Guatemala. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Not Mudslinging
NYELAND ACRES : Roommate Convicted in Slaying Over Beer DWAYNE BRAY
Iwo Jima, A-Bomb Attacks
VAN NUYS : Sepulveda Basin Cleanup Saturday JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
SOMIS : Fire That Injured 4 Linked to Heater LISA M. BOWMAN
Countywide : Sheriff's Group to Honor 16 for Courage, Dedication
New Simi Clinic Promotes Peace of Mind : Services: Relocated county children's mental health center features picture windows, adjacent park. Move unites youth agencies. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expanding Landfill Will Bring Sea Gulls, Smog and Noise
. . On Oscar Night : A CalArts Filmmaker Lives Out Her Dream DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Difference in Your Community : The Other Side of the Real-Life Forrest Gumps ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA HILLS : Effort to Continue on Renaming of Park FRANK MESSINA
Council Approves Supermarket Project : Simi Valley: Residents argue that a 24-hour Smith's Food would increase traffic and crime. But officials emphasize services and jobs. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Man Shot in Neck While Cruising LISA M. BOWMAN
VAN NUYS : Menendez Judge Puts Off Ruling on Separate Trials
Sen. Dole and NRA*1
Overton's Diaries Tell of a Detestable Marriage : Court: Man accused of poisoning his wife was consumed by jealousy, prosecutors contend at retrial. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Interview : Attorney White-Collar Crime Buster in U. S. Fraud Capital MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Will CIA Get the Message? : Another flap over its ties to brutal officials
Trickle-Down Was a Flop, So Try Trickle-Up : Raise the minimum wage and give the working poor buying power to boost the economy. RICHARD MORAN, Richard Moran is a professor of sociology at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Mass. and
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Family Grieves for Boy Who Tried to Please : Investigation: Entrusted to feed neighbor's pets, Paul Alsup, 14, apparently died confronting a gunman. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Cleveland High Team Wins Debate Contest MAKI BECKER
Slumping United Way Hires Leader DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. ELECTIONS / 5TH DISTRICT : The Evolution of Roberta Weintraub : Campaign: The school board veteran hopes to parlay a new image as a conciliator into a City Council seat. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hoag Hospital Denies Charge of Negligence in Boy's Death : Lawsuit: Mother accuses doctors of improperly treating child's fractured skull. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
. . On Oscar Night : Passing the Torch . . . : Movies: Motion Picture and Television Country Home residents are retired from the industry, but still drawn by Hollywood's tribute to its own. LISA LEFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : U.S. Gives $1.3 Million for 3 Crime Task Forces
NEWS
Trial Begins for Accused Serial Killer : Courts: Prosecutor compares William L. Suff to Jack the Ripper and Ted Bundy. Suff is charged in the Riverside County slayings of 13 prostitutes. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diving Dogs : Canines That Detect Corpses' Odor Help Find Bodies Underwater FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irving Shulman, 81; Scriptwriter, Novelist MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vladimir Maximov; Writer Exiled by Soviets From Associated Press
Yolanda Veloz; Half of Noted Dance Duo
O.C.'s Schools, Cities Scolded for Tax Stance RENE LYNCH and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
N. Korean-U.S. Talks Recessed Without Accord From Times Wire Services
Mexican Official Vows Thorough Probe DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudi Arabia Beheads 4 Men and a Woman Reuters
The Press : Worried World Wrestles With a New Threat From Terrorism
Changes at the Top : Mater Dei, Brea Olinda Take Lead in All-Sports Race MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notebook : Confusion Continues in Tennis DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edison Expected to Freeze, Later Reduce Rates MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's State Lawmakers Express Recovery Worries : Government: Letter to Popejoy mentions doubts about sales tax hike and frustration over lack of communication. It asks for a meeting with officials. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kurds Dodging Turkish Attack Reuters
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Mrs. Clinton, in India, Seeks Idea Exchange From Reuters
Residents Still Oppose Sales Tax Hike but by Smaller Margin LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
James L. (Bud) Walton; Helped Found Wal-Mart
Arafat Gets a Look at Jerusalem--From Air Reuters
U.S. Tries 'Quiet Diplomacy' to Free 2 Americans Held in Iraq From Associated Press
Packwood Sees Senate Rejecting Welfare as an Entitlement : Reform: Key GOP committee chairman predicts Congress will strip AFDC of its protected status. He says finance panel favors block grants. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Chief Says Sex Bias Probe Was Mishandled ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal-Financial Team Tours County Detailing Pool Settlement Workings MARK PLATTE and SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lungren Relents, Obeys Judge's Order ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
True Bliss Can Be Bought
RSVP : Honoring Courage and Giving the Gift of Life BRIDGET BYRNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They're a People of Independent Means BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stuart A. Zinn; Gay Activist, Campaign Worker
Media : Human-Rights Journal Finds Survival Hard in New Russia : Before glasnost, the newspaper thrived underground. Now it lives hand to mouth and grant to grant, rescued by donations from abroad. EMILY HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Agenda : Cities of Refugees : Rebel warfare, poverty and drug violence have driven tens of thousands of peasants into Colombia's urban areas. A time bomb of frustration is ticking while the government promises relief. STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Japanese Sect Linked to Germ Weapons Plan DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT-AU-PRINCE : Clinton Marks Success
Pressure Builds on Wilson Aide : Legislature: Some lawmakers urge Agriculture Secretary Voss' resignation. He failed to disclose $100,000 in farming income. CARL INGRAM and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BODY WATCH : Solving a Flaky Kind of Problem KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mandela Fires Wife From South Africa Cabinet Post : Politics: Estranged spouse, Winnie, figured in scandals, attacked policies. She retains power base among the poor. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Prosecutor Vows to Attack Defense DNA Testing Expert : Forensics: If Nobel Prize winner testifies, motion says, he will be asked about allegations of scientific fraud and drug use. Simpson attorney says such a move would be 'character assassination.' HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Pragmatic View of Newspapers and Life : A MATHEMATICIAN READS THE NEWSPAPER by John Allen Paulos , Basic Books, $18, 212 pages LEE DEMBART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Uncertain Fate of Prop. 187 Tests Patience : Immigration: Negative passions stirred by legal delays raise questions about concepts of judicial review and majority versus minority rights. But some experts say court system is working as it should. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Supreme Court OKs Limiting Sign Display at Homes Associated Press
2 Had Forecast Gas Attack on Subway : Japan: A U.S. expert on chemical warfare and a British novelist take no pleasure in their accuracy. MAGGIE FARLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Pain Killers CANDACE A. WEDLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : 'Odyssey' Draws On Classical Elements : Artistic and mythological notes make the Greek-themed CHOC fund-raiser simply divine for mere mortals. KATHRYN BOLD
Precancerous Lesions Removed From Clinton From Associated Press
Settlement Puts Snoring Case to Rest Associated Press
It's a Sweet Evening for 'Gump' With 6 Awards : Movies: Film earns best director for Zemeckis and another best actor honor for Hanks. Lange also wins. CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
AGRA : Two for the Taj Mahal
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Mistrial Declared for Doctor Accused of Needless Surgeries SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VATICAN CITY : Papal Line on Life
He's 60, Going on 80 (m.p.h.) : About the Only Thing Go-Cart Racer Al Faas Won't Try Is Sitting Still JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
So, Lighten Up Already SHARI ROAN
Culture : Painting an End to Russian Epic : Moscow's prized Tretyakov Gallery is reopening after 10 years of renovation. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding the Right Mixture CHRIS FOSTER
Many Prehistoric Cultures WILLIAM R. LONG
Culture : Lima's Ancient History Is Crumbling in the Sun : Houses and garbage are piled on pyramids thousands of years old. Peru shows little interest in saving them. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Calls for Cuts in 4 Agencies : Budget: Plan would save $13.1 billion, slash 5,000 jobs over 5 years. More than half of savings would come from NASA, with Interior, SBA and disaster agency also targeted. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : Hippie Paradise Hits 'Big Chill' in Copenhagen: It's Going Legal : Christiania squatter town is finally being nudged into the mainstream by fed-up Danish citizens. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And What Makes You Think Life Isn't a Laughing Matter? : Health Experts Say We Need to Have More Fun in Our Daily Lives--Especially at Work SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Kerry O'Bric
COLUMN ONE : Where to Draw the Lines? : Changes in American society make it trickier to define the beneficiaries and goals of affirmative action. Thirty years ago, determining who was a minority was less complex. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiapas Refugees Straggle Back . . . Cautiously : Mexico: Villagers who refused to fight with Zapatista rebels fear trouble if the army withdraws. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fashion Heir Maurizio Gucci Slain in Milan From Times Wire Services
WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Tullia Zevi : VOICE OF ITALY'S JEWS : Speaking for minorities, 'she understands everything' and casts a long shadow on public life. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Palestinian Lands Becoming a State in All but Name : With Israeli pullout in the works, self-rule authority prepares to assume West Bank control. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Perry Russia-Bound
Market Scene : Ironic Postcards from a City at War : Two graphic artists portray the soul of Sarajevo from a palette of dark humor, anger and hope. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiest, Landau Among Early Oscar Winners : Academy Awards: Hollywood acting veterans win for supporting roles. Large crowds watch arrival of stars. From Times Wire Services
Russell Hartman
Women Accuse NAACP of Discrimination : Rights: Gender bias in pay, benefits and opportunities is alleged in lawsuit. $2.1 million in damages sought on behalf of 40 female employees. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOING SOLO : A Small but Growing Core of Men Are Becoming Single Fathers--and They're Doing It by Choice ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kaelin Admits Changing His Testimony on Simpson : Courts: Prosecutor Clark intensifies her bid to discredit the witness. But the strategy poses a risk. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HEALTH : Rabies Outbreak in Texas Carried North by Coyotes : Two persons have died, and 1,600 have been treated for exposure to the virus in one of the worst flare-ups in recent U.S. history. LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Maybe This Guy's Not Even a Real Replacement Player MAL FLORENCE
Prep Roundup
TRIPLE CROWN RATINGS : French Deputy's Derby Chances Bruised BILL CHRISTINE
At 34, Reich Finally Gets a Chance to Be a Starter From Staff and Wire Reports
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Fox Takes a Cutting-Edge Approach to Game Coverage HELENE ELLIOTT
Baseball Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Spurs' Robinson Talks Softly, but His Play Hammers Pistons From Associated Press
AMERICA'S CUP : Mighty Mary Gives Conner a Sinking Feeling DAVE DISTEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL : Experience Makes Akerfelds Likely Angel Opening Choice MIKE DiGIOVANNA, From Staff and Wire Reports
Southwestern Field Takes a Shot in the Dark STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 34, Reich Finally Gets a Chance to be a Starter From Staff and Wire Reports
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Snow Savors the Good Feeling of Winning JASON REID
No Surprises as Clippers Lose in Denver : Basketball: Nuggets' 113-104 victory moves them to within a half-game of Sacramento and a playoff berth. From Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Field Events Carry Fountain Valley Girls Past Huntington Beach in Track MATT FARMER
Shaw Meets With Tagliabue, Warns of Impending Suit T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Maple Leafs Win, but Lose From Associated Press
Gardner Finds Winning Perspective Pitching for Orange Coast STEVE KRESAL
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Pond Card Proving to Be Big Draw DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kwan Has Skills of Winner, Now She Needs Look of One HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : If He Cleans Up His Act, Tyson II Can Be Boffo MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
Raiders Go From Muddle to No Huddle : Football: White hopes to replace confusion and in-fighting of last season by giving Hostetler the call and Ismail the ball. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : Wooden Classic to Feature UCLA, Maryland, Purdue and Villanova ELLIOTT TEAFORD
NIT ROUNDUP : Virginia Tech, Marquette Win Chance for a Reprise of History From Associated Press
Raiders Sign Free Agent Fenner as a Replacement for Rathman STEVE SPRINGER
College Basketball / Daily Report
Borders' Blues : After Making History, SCC Pitcher Struggles to Regain Winning Form MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Riverside's Effort Surprised Even Its Coach ARA NAJARIAN
McNall's Estranged Wife Is Sued to Recover Assets LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball BOB NIGHTENGALE
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Bruins' NBA Stock Also Is Climbing : O'Bannon Already Was Rated a First-Round Choice, but Now Edney, Zidek Are Getting Scouts' Attention TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Seattle Foresees $30-Million Profit Associated Press
Baseball Owners Offer More; NLRB Hearing Set for Friday ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Brown Sees Gloom on Horizon if Strike Endures MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A.'s Unknown Champion : There's De La Hoya, the Ruelases . . . and Hernandez (?) CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Broken Bow's Straight Shooter : Deadeye Rutherford Is Oklahoma State's Mr. Outside, Complementing 'Big Country' Reeves' Mr. Inside LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Weekend Box Office : 'Major Payne' Marches to the Bank RICHARD NATALE
Haden to Perform in a Free Concert
Hersholt Winner Jones and the Potential of Love : Commentary: The academy honors the effusive music mogul for his humanitarian efforts, which include Ethiopian famine relief and the fight against apartheid. GENE SEYMOUR, NEWSDAY
5 Concerts at Baroque Fest CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Erskine Trio to Perform Free Jazz Concert
Calender Goes to the Oscars : And Many Went Home Empty Handed RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Legs': A Pleasant Shades-of-Sitcom Romp LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Calender Goes to the Oscars : Fashion : Mostly Minimal Efforts ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calender Goes to the Oscars : Backstage : As 'Gump' Might Have Said, Oscars Happen ELAINE DUTKA and ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Calender Goes to the Oscars : Making the Scene on a Path Paved With Screams IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Hair' Revival Generates Pure Flower Power T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eva Marie Saint: Her Independence Is Blessed : Acting: A Christmas experience long ago forced her to examine the reel world. She decided to save part of herself for real life. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Little of Consequence Unfolds in Thin 'Murphy Bed' : David Paterson's new work is a good if slight step in the right direction for the Grove Theater Center. But the three fine actors can't plump it enough. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : 'Finger Painting': A Brush With Sitcom Love ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family : Eugene Ballet Suits Up for Fantasy 'Alice' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calender Goes to the Oscars : TV Review : Stupid Oscar Tricks: Lows and Highs HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Calender Goes to the Oscars : Analysis : Life Is Like a Box of Oscars : But Statues Are Divvied Up, Quite Fittingly KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
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