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What happened on May 03, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Strange Tale of Baby Richard : The states' adoption laws are a frightening hodgepodge
Poodle Is Man's Best Friend and Patients' Best Therapy Dana Parsons
Use a Blanket, Go to Jail : Homeless: A ruling banning sleeping on public property criminalizes poverty and does nothing to solve the problem. JAMES CONN, The Rev. James Conn chairs the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority of the County and city of Los Angeles. He is the United Methodist minister of the Church in Ocean Park. and
Unretired Lifeguard : At 61 He's Back at the Old Stand, Acknowledged by Peers as One of the Best DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : GTE to Donate for Flood Relief PAUL ELIAS
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Rowing Together
Life Vests Required on Small Boats DUNCAN MARTELL
2 Carloads of Youths Robbed at Gunpoint NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Cancer Awareness Program Planned
LOS ANGELES : City Accepts Computers to Modernize Police Force
Schools
Job Training Group Forced to Cut Back JEFF McDONALD
County Departments Get List of Possible Budget Cuts CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA : College Narrows Choice for New President to 4
SAN FERNANDO : Panel Will Not Urge Street Name Change TIM MAY
Toxic Discharges
SANTA ANA : Ruling Delayed in Suit Seeking to Overturn Food Vendor Law JON NALICK
D. A. Vows to Fight Plans for Card Club : Gambling: Prosecutor says he has already expressed his opposition in writing to a promoter hoping to build a large facility in Oxnard. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Improvement Fees on Developments OKd GREG HERNANDEZ
PERSPECTIVE ON TRADE : Latin Market Loses Its Luster : After a decade of free- market posturing, selective tariffs are rising, which bodes ill for U.S. export hopes. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a graduate professor of political science at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He is a visiting fellow at Dartmouth College this spring
D.A. to Cut 14 Positions, Reassign 3 KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : GTE OKd to Enter Local Cable Market PAUL ELIAS
State Panel Considers Low-Interest Loans KAY HWANGBO
Mayor Urges Taking Bus or Bicycle to Work CATHERINE SAILLANT
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster's Proposed Budget Shows 2.8% Rise : Government: Officials say the $33.6-million spending plan is a sign of an economic turnaround for the city. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : $25,000 Endowment Is Latest for Plaza MARY F. POLS
Orange County Almanac
SANTA PAULA : Plan to Prevent Floods Advances CATHERINE SAILLANT
Manager Gets Credit for Simi Stability : Personnel: Officials fear that filling Koester's shoes won't be easy. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Begin the U.N. Withdrawal
LOS ANGELES : Council Takes Action to Beef Up City Hall Security
COMMUNITY COMMENT : U.S. Press Is Free in Many, but Not All, Ways Today is World Press Freedom Day. Here, M. FAIZ REHMAN, editor-in-chief and publisher of Pakistan Link, a Pakistani American weekly published in Inglewood and circulated nationally, offers his views on the occasion.
HOLLYWOOD : Reservoir to Be Closed This Week for Treatment
NEWBURY PARK : Schillo to Host Meeting Thursday PAUL ELIAS
NORTHRIDGE : Chief Williams to Speak Tonight ANTONIO OLIVO
OJAI : Deputies Burn 1,380 Marijuana Plants DUNCAN MARTELL
CYPRESS : City Extends Curbs on X-Rated Commerce BILL BILLITER
Federal Government
Harbor Scheme Does Not Compute
Court Upholds Homeless Law
Talk Shows
Catcalls for 'Horror off the Highway'
Federal Funds for Health Issues
County OKs Federal Quake Relief Funds TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Obituaries : * Vivian M. Hibbs; Licensed Pilot, Instructor
All the Right Answers : 2 Valley Students Achieve Perfect Scores on College Placement Exam ISAAC GUZMAN and JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gallegly Urges Panel Not to Merge Bases KENNETH R. WEISS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ex-Neighbor Held in Fatal Stabbing THAO HUA
Cedars-Sinai Begins $10-Million Project
WOODLAND HILLS : Janitors Demonstrate at Blue Cross Site ANTONIO OLIVO
Judge Restricts Protest Acts at Abortion Clinic
Decathlon
Discord Forces Airport Board Chief to Resign : Expansion: Bowman strongly disagreed with new majority on the Burbank City Council. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA : Oklahoma Drifter Charged With Lying to Police
Block Blames Human Error in Mass Escape : Jailbreak: Sheriff tells county supervisors how 14 inmates fled Castaic facility. The board approves $200,000 to shore up security. JULIE TAMAKI and ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCI Medical Center Skin Cancer Update Set RUSS LOAR
Pierce Reclaims Land, Closes Stand : Agriculture: College stops leasing acreage to farmer. It plans to expand student programs and open a farmers' market. FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Library Names for Sale : For $1 Million, Philanthropists Can Be Immortalized at City Branches JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Gives $3,500 to Beach Cleanup Effort JEFF McDONALD
We Must Do More Than Just Say No : Services: Adolescent drug use is on the rise. Despite some valiant efforts, too many are falling through the cracks. SUZANNE M. MILLER, Suzanne M. Miller is a consultant on social policy issues and former adviser to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. and
Oxnard Mayor Urges Campaign Donation Cap MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Summer, Fall Sign-Ups Start May 9 ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr.
LAGUNA HILLS : Hospital to Offer Forum for Women
GLENDALE : Council May Lend Builder $1.6 Million STEVE RYFLE
Kidnaping Charge Is Filed : Courts: Woman will be arraigned May 15 in connection with the disappearance of a Santa Ana baby outside a store at South Coast Plaza. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aids In Los Angeles County
No Reason to Bust Every Teen's Party
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Trustees Outline Cuts, Call for Layoffs JEFF BEAN
Local Families Add to Exhibit on Civil War : History: Ventura County residents contributed some of the 200 artifacts on display at the Reagan library. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Citizenship Debate: 'I Will Never Stop Being Mexican'
UC Chief Supports 2 Sites for New School : Education: Peltason urges regents to choose between Madera and Merced counties. He says Fresno County lacks residential and commercial growth. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS COUNCIL : Municipal Court Warrant Issued for Candidate's Arrest MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Court Automates Its Phone System H.G. REZA
WEST LOS ANGELES : Man Accused by O'Connor May Face New Drug Charge
PUBLIC SCHOOL WATCH : Magnetic Attraction
Metrolink Route's Neighbors Clamor for Great Wall of Covina JOHN M. HUBBELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Show by 8 Groups to Display Local Talent MARY F. POLS
Pickets Assail Nursing Care Chain, Cite Abuse Claims : Protest: State sanctions are noted. But Sherman Oaks firm says it is being singled out unfairly. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KOREATOWN : Businessman Sentenced in Green Card Bribery Case
Koester Named County Administrative Chief : Government: Supervisors hire the Simi Valley city manager in a split vote. Officials say he was selected, in part, for his record as a fiscal conservative. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Paint Your Heart Out Event Is Planned
Praying for a Second Miracle : Medicine: Parents have a baby after 12 years of trying, only to find that he needs a heart transplant in order to live. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Students Reach Out to Young in Oklahoma City MICHAEL ARKUSH
Bus Line Will Pay $20,000 Civil Penalty DWAYNE BRAY
2 Federal Buildings Get Barricades : Security: Concrete structures at courthouse and office complex in Santa Ana are in response to bombing in Oklahoma. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PR Firm Will Try to Polish Tarnished LAPD Image : Marketing: Hit with charges that range from racism to incompetence, the department has hired an agency to present a different public image. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
River-Rafting Safety
GLENDALE : 3 Galleria Parking Areas to Be Rebuilt STEVE RYFLE
Countywide : Father, Son Are Two for the Road JEFF BEAN
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : The Community Was Officer's Best Friend DEBRA CANO
Obituaries
Supervisors Order Probe of Child Protective System : Abuse: Investigation of dependency court comes after death of 2-year-old who was placed in father's home despite warnings. CARLA RIVERA and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Costa Mesa Appoints 7 Members to Board That Will Promote Tourism
SAN CLEMENTE : Noise Expected From Military Exercises
Science Bowl Champions Are a Magnet for Applause MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST LOS ANGELES : Brentwood Man May Face New Drug Charge
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Landlord Fined $18,184 for Slum Violations
IRVINE : P.E. Classes Defended by UCI Group RUSS LOAR
Sweet 1,600 : Two Area High School Students Are Among a Handful in the Nation Who Get Perfect SAT Scores ISAAC GUZMAN and JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BURBANK : Ground Broken for Kindergarten School DOUGLAS ALGER
LOS ANGELES : Woman Gets Life Term in Plot That Killed Husband
UNIVERSAL CITY : 2-Car Collision Kills Hollywood Woman NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Ginger Rogers
More Allegations Surface Against 3 Suspended Officers : Pomona: Lawsuits and investigations center on members of an elite police unit, five of whom have been placed on leave. LISA O'NEILL and KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Get Firsthand Look at Legal System TIM MAY
Not Impressed With Mayor Young
Nursing Care Chain Is Accused of Neglect : Health: Advocacy group pickets headquarters of Golden State Health Centers, which runs 10 facilities in the L.A. area. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Community College Official Wins U.S. Library Award
PORT HUENEME : Building, Parking Fees May Increase LISA M. BOWMAN
The Great Escape : Why Pitchess Honor Rancho jail problems may resurface
Man Killed in Head-On Crash DUNCAN MARTELL
VENTURA : Skateboarders Seek Park of Their Own JEFF McDONALD
Huntington Beach OKs Curfew Fee, Anti-Cruising Law DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Keeping Skies Safe for News, Police Copters JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Chamber to Host Cinco de Mayo Event LISA M. BOWMAN
BUSINESS
Warner Music Chief Expected to Quit Today : Entertainment: Robert Morgado, under fire for restructuring, will reportedly be replaced by HBO's Michael Fuchs. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukiah Furnace Maker Garners Top SBA Honor From a Times Staff Writer
Denny's Co-Founder Quits Top Flagstar Post : Restaurants: Firm lost in quarter, but resignation was unexpected. Time constraints were cited. From Reuters
Warner Music Chief Expected to Quit Today : Entertainment: Robert Morgado, under fire for restructuring, will reportedly be replaced by HBO's Michael Fuchs. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Cyber Services Transform Newspaper Biz, Bring Ball Scores, Love Letters On-Line Daniel Akst
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Your Money : FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow at Another Record; Reports Benefit Bonds From Times Wire Services
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marketing Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : CD-ROMs: A Must for Business
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow at Another Record; Reports Benefit Bonds From Times Staff and Wire Services
There's Gold in Managing Mutual Funds : Finance: Companies such as Merrill Lynch and Fidelity pocket millions in fees. Are they worth it? From Associated Press
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sales of New Homes Up a Modest 3% in March : Real estate: Analysts attribute the continued weak performance to the higher cost of borrowing. From Reuters
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Head of American Honda Subpoenaed to Testify at Bribery, Kickback Trial : Courts: Top Japanese official is noncommittal about appearing. Two former executives are accused of accepting millions from dealers who wanted preferential treatment in car supplies. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Alacazam! Welcome to the Magical World of Cable Modems : On-line: They're 15 to 400 times faster than phone modems and really 'smoke' on the Internet. ADAM S. BAUMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Times Mirror CEO Vows Innovation, Growth THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount, Blockbuster Help Viacom Post Quarterly Profit From Times Wire Services
Tax Reform Noise Begins to Pressure Muni Bond Yields Tom Petruno
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Hunt for Suspect Stones Helped by Technology Kathleen Wiegner
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : There Are Devices to Help You Circumvent Shortage of CD-ROM Space Richard O'Reilly
Germans Are World's Top Spenders on Vacations : Tourism: Trips are an important part of their lives. The Japanese are ranked a distant second. From Reuters
Garment Maker Charged Workers for Materials : Labor: State authorities call violations among most serious ever. Company was reacting to theft problem, lawyer says. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Dismisses U.S. Suit Over Insurer Lloyd's : Courts: San Diego jurist says investors claiming fraud had agreed to settle disputes in Britain. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SBA to Close Some Offices in Cutback Move : Government: The closures are not expected to affect loan guarantee program, agency says. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Net Not Needed to Plug Into L.A. Library
Armor All Denies Its Products Harm Tires, Air Bags
Another U.S. Judge Dismisses Suit Over Lloyd's of London : Insurance: District Court in San Diego says 574 American investors claiming fraud had agreed to settle disputes in Britain. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PacifiCare Health Systems Posts $27.4-Million 2nd-Quarter Profit
Figuring Out What to Do With Series EE Savings Bonds Fairly Complicated : Investing: The complications of varying tax breaks and interest payments are made worse by the fact that the products are thought to be simple. From Reuters
Armor All Denies Charges That Its Car-Care Products Do Harm
L.A.'s New Budget: A Critical Juncture for Riordan and City James Flanigan
Regulators Opt for Compromise in Murdoch Case : Broadcasting: They will ask him to explain why he shouldn't be forced to comply with foreign-ownership rules. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Seeing Special Effects and Not Even Knowing It : Hollywood Techie Ponders a Future of 'Digital Studios' AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SBA Office in Santa Ana to Be Closed : Business: Shutdown is part of an Administration plan to reduce the size and cost of government. Ventura and three dozen other offices nationwide are also slated to close. DON LEE and GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Business Is Booming : Two UC Campuses Hope to Stay in the Race With Expanded Schools PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Nichols Talked of Bomb Tests, FBI Agent Says ROBERT L. JACKSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bankruptcy Court OKs $5.7-Billion O.C. Pool Payout : Agreement: Disbursement to cash-strapped cities, schools and other agencies will stave off potentially disastrous defaults. But county's problems still loom. GREG JOHNSON and SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Stefan Possony; Pioneered Air War Strategy in WWII From Associated Press
Grief, Anger Fuel Fight Against Gun Maker : Violence: Lawsuit is part of a campaign mounted by families of those slain in San Francisco massacre. They are heartened by recent ruling but face formidable hurdles. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
L.A. Council OKs Stricter Rules on Sales of Bullets : Violence: Gun dealers would require IDs, keep records of buyers. Mayor hasn't said if he will sign ordinance. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blast Probe Head Named to No. 2 FBI Post : Law enforcement: Veteran official was recently censured for role in 1992 Idaho shootout. Some in militia movement criticize his promotion. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief of CIA's Covert Activities to Step Down Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Grand Jury Term Extended for Fiscal Probe
103 Journalists Slain in 1994, Report Says Times Wire Services
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
Distribution of $5.7 Billion in O.C. Pool OKd by Court GREG JOHNSON and SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. Hard for State to Figure Out : Finances: Legislative committee asks Auditor Sjoberg to assess recovery plans and impact if Measure R is rejected, but concedes situation is so complicated it defies traditional audit. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q & A : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : A Look at What the Settlement Will, Won't Do From a Times Staff Writer
Chechen Fighters Launch Attacks on Russian Troops : Caucasus: Kremlin says rebels are preparing major action in bid to embarrass Moscow during WWII commemoration. From Times Wire Services
Brown Seeks New Leader to Fight Initiative : Government: A focus on his skin color and personality could hurt the effort to retain affirmative action programs, Assembly Speaker says. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bahrain Sentences 15 Protesters to Prison : Mideast: Emirate hints Iran is funding Shiite activists. But opposition says it seeks democracy. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Banker Pleads Guilty in Whitewater Probe From Associated Press
Foster Calls First Abortion Figure an 'Honest Mistake' : Health: Surgeon general nominee defends faulty recall. Senate confirmation may rest on three votes. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinian Court Issues Gaza's First Death Sentence Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Pool Participants Must Now Decide How to Invest Anew : Finance: At least one agency will leave its newly freed money with the county, but most are considering alternatives. RENE LYNCH and SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tai Chi Shown to Cut Elderly's Risk of Falling From Associated Press
U.S. Urges Croatia to Return to Previous Cease-Fire Lines NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Ailing Atlantic Partnership : The ties that bind the U.S. and Europe are starting to fray. The Cold War threat has evaporated. Economic and cultural disputes have emerged. Such changes worry both leaders and small-town citizens. ART PINE and TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dignity Is Too High a Price for Work ROBIN ABCARIAN
Senate Rejects Cap on Malpractice Awards : Congress: Lawmakers approve some restrictions. But they turn down a measure that would have set a $500,000 limit for victims' 'pain, suffering.' DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats, GOP Trade Brickbats on Medicare Reform : Politics: War of words heats up as both sides try to provoke the other into action. Each party is demanding the other offer a detailed rescue plan. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Apparel Maker Faces Labor Violations Charges DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Americans Held by Iraqis Are Hospitalized From Associated Press
Head of Air, Space Museum Quits Over Enola Gay Exhibit From the Washington Post
Citron's Fast Fall to Earth PETER H. KING
RSVP : Someone Should Have Colorized This Event HILLARY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENVIRONMENT : New York City Seeks to Filter Out Controversy Over Water HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Body of Victim Profiled in Times Found in Building From a Times Staff Writer
UC Chief Backs 2 Sites for New Campus : Education: Peltason urges regents to choose between Madera and Merced counties. He recommends against Fresno County's proposal. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : 3 Accused of Stealing Blast Donation Canisters Reuters
NAACP Chief Warns of Society With More Anger Than Power From Associated Press
Appeals Court Overturns Two Convictions in Child-Abuse Case From Associated Press
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Croats Express Jubilation, Anxiety After Recapturing Land Lost in '91 : Balkans: Zagreb's better-organized army wins first major victory over Serbs. But civilians' nerves are frayed. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turkish Chief Assails West's Pressure on Kurd Problem : Politics: President Demirel sides with right-wing hawks against ethnic and reform policies of prime minister. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Japanese Paper Urges Giving Premier Emergency Powers SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marathon Session Proves One for Books JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Charged in Internet Fraud Associated Press
O.C. Rescue Team Expects Only the Worst : Bombing: Volunteers know that grim recovery task can only give families a sense of 'closure' to tragedy. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Serb Rockets Hit Zagreb, Sow Terror TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Voters Watch Candidates' TV Clash : Politics: Conservative Chirac and Socialist Jospin are polite but pointed in 2-hour presidential debate. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Forget Dogs . . . Cats Are This Man's Best Friends BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mafia 'Boss' on Trial in Killing of Prosecutor Associated Press
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : A Hard Way to Learn About DNA BILL BOYARSKY
Feeling the Evolution of the Language of Self-Esteem LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRIME : The Chain Gang Is Resurrected in Alabama : Proponents say shackling is cost-effective corrections. Critics charge it's only a source of 'photo ops.' ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smugglers Send More Chinese Toward U.S. Associated Press
Lungren Calls for Action on Felons Returning to U.S. : Crime: He says federal officials fail to prosecute deportees who illegally come back after serving time in state prisons. The Justice Department denies that enforcement is lax. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Human Error Aided Jailbreak, Sheriff Says JULIE TAMAKI and ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Heavy Machinery Tackles Rubble Pile : Recovery: Only one body is recovered, but equipment is expected to soon unearth more victims. Four children, 33 adults remain missing. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Admit Cubans From Guantanamo : Immigration: Most of the 21,000 refugees will be allowed in, but White House says others who flee Castro in future will be forcibly returned. Decision breaks 8-month-old vow. PAUL RICHTER and MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'90s FAMILY : Animal Attraction : They don't complain, criticize or argue with you. And they love you unconditionally . No wonder so many people consider their pets part of the family. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Tres Bon Evening All the Way Around MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One-on-One Adds Up for Mentors and At-Risk Youths JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Risky Business : Some go with the folks. Others, believing it's easy money, go by themselves. Either way, Vegas has its hands full with underage gamblers. KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD Chemist Testifies on Blood Test Results : Simpson case: He says defendant is among 0.5% of people whose blood matches one drop. Ex-juror ailing. JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pennsylvania Execution Is 1st in 33 Years Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : On Death and Dying, Love and Conflict : A STONE BOAT by Andrew Solomon , Faber and Faber, $22.95, 241 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Need Enlightenment? Ask the Poker-Playing Oracle ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Shirley Jones Meets Head of the House KATHRYN BOLD
OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Governor Still Backs Concealed Gun Law : Arms: Oklahoma lawmakers are expected to pass the measure despite the bombing. Keating says McVeigh's arrest and fears of extremism are relevant. EDWIN CHEN and SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Resembling 'John Doe' to Be Tried on Other Charges SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Music : Scores of Films Put Oboist Behind the Scenes : But Barbara Northcutt will take center stage with other Pacific Symphony principals Friday and Sunday at the Bowers Museum. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'My Family' a Sentimental Journey Through the Barrio KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Knussen Leads New Music Under the Green Umbrella JOSEF WOODARD
A Centennial Tribute to French Funnyman Pagnol KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Lute Recital Marks Gold Medal Finale TIMOTHY MANGAN
Fiennes Joins a British Acting Tradition, Albeit Dubiously LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Panther': Politics Goes to the Movies KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Strong Performances and Writing Elevate 'Act One '95' SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exposing 'Pervert' : UCI Show Reveals Fresh Views of Homosexuality That Are No Threat to the Open-Minded CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Funding Called 'Essential' for Public TV : Funding: Corp. for Public Broadcasting report finds cost savings and alternative revenue would not make up for lost government assistance. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Funding Called 'Essential' for Public TV : Broadcasting: A report of cost savings and alternative revenue sources finds that such options wouldn't make up for a complete loss of government assistance. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Inge's 'Picnic' Packed but Lacks Hint of Danger T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking a New Look at Igor Stravinsky : Music: His right-hand man Robert Craft is conducting some of the legendary composer's works in Santa Barbara. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : NBC Continues to Flex Its Muscle LEE MARGULIES
SPORTS
Melrose Finds a New Job With ESPN HELENE ELLIOTT
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Hudler: Nomo No Fluke JOHN WEYLER
PREP NOTES : Burgess Giving Up Girls' Track and Field BOB ROHWER
UCI to Face Huskies in Tennis Regional
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : A Tough Search Turned Out Well JASON REID
NHL ROUNDUP : From Top to Bottom, It's the Rangers' Story From Associated Press
Stewart's Good as Gold for A's Against Angels : Baseball: He gives up three hits in six innings as Oakland beats Finley, 2-0. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Top Rookie Is Hardest of Tough Calls HELENE ELLIOTT
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Indians Survive Detroit Opener From Associated Press
Prep Notes
THE SHOWDOWN / BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE DE LA HOYA-RUELAS FIGHT : RAFAEL RUELAS : Hernandez Is in His Corner CHRIS DUFRESNE
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Long Beach Scores in 9th, Tops Pepperdine
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Slow Start Won't Stop for Reds From Associated Press
THE SHOWDOWN / BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE DE LA HOYA-RUELAS FIGHT : OSCAR DE LA HOYA : He's Already Lost a Round TIM KAWAKAMI
Mighty Ducks Remain Hottest Ticket in Town : Hockey: Despite finishing last in the conference, tonight's finale is expected to be their 49th consecutive home sellout. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Here, Jordan There, Everywhere; Suns' Barkley Gets 47 From Associated Press
Spurs Sweep in a Rough One at Denver From Associated Press
One 'Good Pitch' to Berroa Beats Finley ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda at a Loss for Words BOB NIGHTENGALE
Bangs Quits as Woodbridge Coach : Basketball: He is awaiting approval to teach and become an assistant women's coach at Irvine Valley College. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Delays, Northridge Soaring in WAC Western Division
Community College Athletes of the Week
Spurs Sweep in a Rough One at Denver From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Gets Around Cypress, 10-8 STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Hudler: Nomo No Fluke JOHN WEYLER
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canyon Moves Closer to Second Straight Century League Title MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / LON EUBANKS : Titan Softball Team Breathing Easy at Tournament Time LON EUBANKS
These Are Fighting Words : Boxing: Opinions differ on outcome of Saturday's De La Hoya-Ruelas bout, after which even Holmes might know who they are. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morbley Signs With Northridge : Basketball: The top rebounder and second-leading scorer in Orange Coast College history picks the Matadors. He is the team's fourth recruit. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disgruntled Maxwell Out for Year : Pro basketball: Slighted by backup role, Rocket guard put on indefinite leave of absence and won't return for playoffs. From Associated Press
Packers Seek to Dismiss Sharpe's Suit From Staff and Wire Reports
Westlake Holds Ace of Diamonds : Softball: DeArman trumps Newbury Park, out-pitching stand-in Thorpe with two-hitter, 2-1. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Fullerton Blanks Sunny Hills MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Her Olympic Diving Broke New Ground ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Granada Hills Powers Past Palisades MIKE BRESNAHAN
CITY SECTION TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Birmingham Continues Championship Quest : 3-A Division: Braves--and rival Kennedy--score easy victories in quarterfinals. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Getting a Regional Site Is Must-Win Situation GARY KLEIN
Prescription for Victory at Derby? : Horse racing: Ex-pharmacy student turned trainer, Brazilian jockey hope to make Jumron a winner in Kentucky. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei's Jordan Wins Playoff in South Coast League Golf Final
Fishing Frenzy : Salmon Lingering Off Santa Barbara Providing a Rare but Welcome Catch PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hrudey Hot as the Kings Top Jets, 2-1 : Hockey: Goaltender makes 42 saves on night of tears and fears in Winnipeg. A victory over the Blackhawks tonight--or perhaps a tie--puts L.A. in playoffs. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wi Shoots 74, Trails Pac-10 Leader by 2 Strokes
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Scouts Keeping Eyes on Woodbridge Sophomore Burgess JEFF FELLENZER
Gorman Ready to Replace the Replacements : Baseball: Camarillo resident ready to return to umpiring after a 120-day lockout. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verstraeten Slams Door for Ventura : Baseball: Cougar pitcher prevents Rio Mesa heroics in Channel League showdown. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jets, Nordiques to Get No Help From Canada From Associated Press
One for the Books : Berumen's Academic Achievements at Westminster Overshadow His Ability as a Pitcher CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Flores Sparks Birmingham Win
High School Volleyball Roundup
Hey, They're Outfielders, Not Rocket Scientists JIM HODGES
Not Even 7-Run First Can Slow Down Pierce : Baseball: Brahmas spot Canyons big lead before rallying for 12-9 victory to maintain WSC lead. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old Logs Jamming : Surfers Revive 1960s Spirit at Longboard Championships STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Packers Seek to Dismiss Sharpe's Suit From Staff and Wire Reports
The Start of Something Big? MIKE DOWNEY
Stewart Looks Like a Million Against Angels JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Not Off Hook on Harvey MIKE PENNER
AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : IRS Approves Royals' Plan Associated Press
Nomo Debut Great, Dodger Finish Isn't : Baseball: Japanese pitcher throws five strong innings, but bullpen blows 3-0 lead in 15th against Giants, 4-3. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISH REPORT : Trout Opener 'the Windiest, Worst'
LOS ALAMITOS : Magna Terra Smoky Is Horse of Year STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lakers Can Take Out Sonics, Not Van Exel : NBA playoffs: Guard has played 48 minutes in last two victories. Harris says there are plenty of timeouts. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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