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What happened on May 09, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rainbow Bridge Park
Young Adult Plight
14 Plead Not Guilty in Mexican Mafia Probe ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antonovich Vows to Keep Anti-Porn Panel : Morals: The supervisor wants to save the commission from elimination by cost-cutters. Made up of volunteers, it no longer receives any public funding. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden State Health Centers
Two Slain Officers Are Honored : Police: Names of the LAPD's Zlatko Nikola Sintic and Christy Brondell Hamilton are solemnly set in granite outside of San Fernando Valley station. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine-to-San Bernardino Metrolink to Start in Fall CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Libraries and Literacy
THOUSAND OAKS : Host Makes Up for Studio Slight LISA M. BOWMAN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Domestic Violence Hot Line to Offer 24-Hour Help
Van Nuys Airport Plan to Be Discussed DOUGLAS ALGER
GLENDALE : Switch to Evening Meetings Expected STEVE RYFLE
OCTA Picks Portfolio Advisers : Investment: The private-sector managers will help decide where to place $1 billion in agency funds. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Speaker Speaketh Too Much : Gingrich should watch what he says in aftermath of Oklahoma bombing
No One Wants to See Iran Go Nuclear : So why can't Washington and Moscow solve that reactor-deal problem?
SIMI VALLEY : Employees Bound in Restaurant Robbery IRA E. STOLL
They Wine and Dine, You Wind Up Fleeced : Let's ban the bipartisan addiction to gifts and free meals
DANA POINT : Speed Limit Decisions Are Expected Tonight LEN HALL
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Candidate Enters Guilty Plea LISA M. BOWMAN
OJAI : Skateboard Park Issue Faces Council ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Making A Difference in Your Community : Lending an Ear and a Hand to Young Moms ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STANTON : Council to Meet Potential Planners HOPE HAMASHIGE
Fire at House Traps and Kills 24 Dogs, 1 Cat JEANNETTE DeSANTIS
Recall Group Asks 2 Trustees to Resign CATHERINE SAILLANT
Tagger Given 9-Month Jail Term, Ordered to Pay $34,000 : Graffiti: Under a plea agreement, the 19-year-old student also must serve 100 hours of cleanup duty. JULIO MORAN and JEFF SCHNAUFER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County Almanac
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisor Vows to Save Anti-Pornography Panel
Council to Give Retreat Another Try MIGUEL BUSTILLO
La Colonia Group Honored for Efforts IRA E. STOLL
CALABASAS : Delay in Parkland Work Questioned FRANK MANNING
Remembering VE Day
Bills to Help County Recover From Bankruptcy Face Vote ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking a Gamble
Getting Serious
103 Schools Added to L.A. District Reform Bid : Education: Board approves additional campuses for LEARN effort, but funding remains a question. Superintendent is asked to come up with answer. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
A Movie That Never Got Made AL MARTINEZ
SANTA ANA : Saturday Job Fair Will Accept Applications JON NALICK
THOUSAND OAKS : FBI Probe Asked in Man's Disappearance DUNCAN MARTELL
Industry Leaders Meet With U.S. Officials in Washington : Lobbying: Valley delegation worries that the government might cut back on earthquake assistance. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Shoot Armed Man in Hotel Lobby
Comments Sought on Loral Development : Land use: Newport Beach residents can respond to report on impact of proposed 500-unit project. HOLLY J. WAGNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Golf Tourney Will Aid Children's Center
Talk Radio and Blast
AGOURA HILLS : City Drops Plan to Tax Cellular Users FRANK MANNING
Yours, Frondly : Plantings of palm trees as part of a $3.5-million renaissance in downtown Ventura get a generally warm reception from residents and merchants. DUNCAN MARTELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANOGA PARK : Historians Take Pieces of Past From Station FRANK MANNING
Calabasas Questions Delay in Parkland Improvements FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Hope to Tap Late Property Taxes : Crisis: Assembly panel will weigh plan to alter the way bonds backed by the overdue payments are issued. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firestone Proposal to Audit Assembly Clears One Hurdle CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
THOUSAND OAKS : Driver Killed When Tanker Turns Over PAUL ELIAS
Qazi Uddin
Slaying Suspect Arrested at Motel
OXNARD : Defendant's Violent Past Told to Jury DWAYNE BRAY
Gang Database Hookup Approved : Police: A City Council committee recommends joining a sheriff's program listing names of 140,000 suspected members. Some worry about the data's misuse. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace Dividend
Valley Interview : Rejecting 'News' That Tastes Good but Lacks Nourishment MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Aerial Spraying Scheduled Tonight J.E. MITCHELL
War's Turmoil : Survivor Recounts Being Whisked From Germany as Boy MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Police Seek Charges in Fatal Accident IRA E. STOLL
GLENDALE : Decision on Organ Restoration Due STEVE RYFLE
Blaze Rips Through Moorpark Thrift Store : Disaster: The nonprofit Luther's Attic sustains $35,000 worth of property damage. IRA E. STOLL
Man to Stand Trial After Televised Chase : Courts: Patrick Lattanzio is charged with evading arrest, hit-and-run and other violations. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tree a Reminder of a Life, a Death and Love JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voter Registration at DMV to Add Election Costs, Officials Warn : Balloting: A U.S. statute requiring states to conduct sign-ups at motor vehicle offices could force Ventura County to equip at least 50 more polling sites. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Land Preservers Declare Success RUSS LOAR
County's Freshmen Ill-Prepared for College Basics : District report says administrators at area's two-year campuses are having to place many incoming students into remedial courses. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Acquires Site Option for Regional Mall Project : Retail: The council hopes a developer purchases the 80-acre parcel near 1st Street and the freeway and creates the upscale center the city has been trying to build for more than 20 years. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City OKs Funds for Design Guidelines JEFF McDONALD
Obituaries
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Art Center to Open Store and Gallery
FULLERTON : When Is a Depot Sufficiently Plastered? MIMI KO
21,000 Openings at L.A. Schools MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORWALK : Man Who Killed 2 of His Friends Given Life Term
They Come, They See, We Conquer? SCOTT HARRIS
FULLERTON : City Cracks Down on Panhandlers MIMI KO
Youth
Low Reading Test Scores
5 Rings of Fun Begins When They Hoist That Circus Big Top SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thornton Lawyers Seek Reduction to Life in Prison : Courts: Attorneys cite jury bias in motion to have death-penalty recommendation overturned. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Screening Slated at Senior Fair ALAN EYERLY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Disc Golf Tournament Entry Deadline Nears
GARDEN GROVE : 29 Teachers Receive Funding From Disneyland Fine Arts Program JON NALICK
Victim Identified as Bail Bondsman
2 Motorists Killed in Accident Identified ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
LONG BEACH : Fitness Trial Set for Woman Who Threw Sons in River
IRVINE : Activist Seeks Support for Charter School RUSS LOAR
Residents Upset With Rising Water Levels : Santa Clarita: City Council will discuss problem created by homes built above an underground river that is swollen from the heavy rainy season. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA : Council Lowers Fee Charged Developers HOPE HAMASHIGE
10 Nonprofit Groups Share Service Awards : Recognition: Food Pantry, Special Olympics, theater group are among the agencies receiving $5,000 Los Angeles Times grants. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : Wachs to Introduce 3 Candidates in Race TIM MAY
VAN NUYS : Thai Students Visit Madison Middle School DOUGLAS ALGER
A Win-Win-Win Situation in Lottery
Dr. John O. Jones; Helped Found Simi Hospital
Bryant Prosecutor Says Fear Is Behind Witnesses' Silence : Trial: Nearly a dozen have testified they can't recall statements made to police about drug-dealing Family members accused of murders. Deputy D. A. says the memory lapses are telling evidence. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Registration Available for Summer Programs ALAN EYERLY
Another High-Level UCLA Medical Administrator Quits DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graffiti Vandal Given Jail Term, $34,000 Fine JULIO MORAN and JEFF SCHNAUFER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Valley Youths Speak of Trip to Oklahoma City MICHAEL ARKUSH
Veterans Look Back 50 Years and Lifetime Ago : Commemoration: Five who lived through WWII battles recall their experiences in victory that 'literally changed the world.' TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Studies Santa Rosa Valley Equestrian Plan : Thousand Oaks: Although the proposed golf course, park and horse center have been discussed since 1993, many details, including cost, remain undecided. DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
600 Gather for Final Farewell to 4 Victims of Plane Crash : Simi Valley: Family and students pay tribute to Donald Lee and Peggy Lou Muchmore, son Brandon Miller and friend Venessa Gonzalez. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Science Show Uses Computer Graphics NONA YATES
UCI Rally Defends Student Affirmative Action : Education: Faculty members join opposition to a regent's call for an end to race-based preferences. YVETTE CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Administrator Appointed to Sort Out Rapper's Estate
NEWPORT BEACH : History, Wildlife Focus of Campfire Programs HOLLY J. WAGNER
NEWPORT BEACH / COSTA MESA : Adams School Parents Want New Boundary HOPE HAMASHIGE
Lawsuit Against Heiress's Butler Dismissed : Ruling: Justice says former employees of Doris Duke had not shown sufficient 'emotional harm' to collect damages from Bernard Lafferty. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Numbers All Pay Off for Lotto Winner : Jackpot: Cypress College student scores three times on one ticket, including $8-million bonanza. Goodby, minimarket night job; hello, $288,000 a year after taxes. MARTIN MILLER and LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
21,000 Seats Available in 2nd Open Enrollment : Education: Valley schools have space for 9,754 in the annual registration. Taft High School, with 800, has the most openings and plans to distribute flyers and conduct tours. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tagger Must Pay $34,000, Serve Jail Time : Graffiti: Under a plea agreement, student John Azim Lake is given a nine-month term, ordered to pay restitution and perform 100 hours of cleanup. JULIO MORAN and JEFF SCHNAUFER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Final Salute for 'Jigsaw John' : Funeral: More than 200 pay their last respects to the legendary John St. John, 77, LAPD homicide detective. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cut Insurance Profits, Not Nurses : Health: They provide more than TLC. Doctors, patients and the level of care would lose. RUTH ROSEN, Ruth Rosen, a professor of history at UC Davis, writes regularly on politics and culture
PERSPECTIVE ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS : Iran's Wish List Isn't Peaceful : It doesn't need reactors and related technology for civilian use, and the U.S.-North Korean deal isn't comparable. PETER D. ZIMMERMAN, Nuclear physicist Peter D. Zimmerman is a Washington-based consultant on arms control and weapons proliferation
Betting the Farm on Life Sans Subsidies : Without the strings attached, farmers can diversify, reduce costs and increase production. BLAKE HURST, Blake Hurst is a farmer and greenhouse grower in Westboro, Mo.. This commentary is adapted from his article in the spring issue of Policy Review, the Heritage Foundation's quarterly journal.
No Rest for the Commie Hunters : The 35-year battle to eliminate Castro dithers on; why not try a China-size dose of capitalism? ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a contributing editor of the Times
SIMI VALLEY : Aircraft Parts Firm Owner Pleads Guilty MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Forrett Award
NEWS
Slam-Bang Comeback : C'mon, admit it: You used to watch Roller Derby. Skaters are on a roll again . . . at least for now. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overton Found Guilty of Wife's Cyanide Murder KEN ELLINGWOOD and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hard Times : 'Safety Ball' Debate Divides Little League Officials and Parents MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denial of Stay Puts Montana Killer One Step Closer to Death HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Culture : Brazilian Women Take Cover in Modest 'Hang Glider' Bikinis : Men mourn while experts hunt for hidden meanings in disappearing tanga . RON HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tug of War : High School Teams Often Find Themselves Fighting With Clubs for a Swimmer's Devotion, but Both Say They Have the Athlete's Best Interests at Heart ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONDON : Belfast Talks Tenuous
U.S. Links Iran to Efforts to Torpedo Peace Process ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Terrorism Package Needs to 'Pass Now,' Clinton Tells Congress From Associated Press
Monarchs' Reversal of Fortune CHRIS FOSTER
Strolling With Kitty
Kevorkian Attends Suicide Despite Ruling From Associated Press
Wilson's Tax Cut Plan Fails 1st Test : Finances: Bill to lower personal and business levies is rejected in Assembly committee. A second measure awaits action in Senate. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Partisans of Ramos Lead in Elections From Associated Press
L.A. STORIES : Ever Notice How Some Writers Ramble? RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate GOP Revamps Liability Bill From a Times Staff Writer
Cutting It Short : Today, hospitals stress stress-free stays for kids. Recovery time is less and patients are happier. THE WASHINGTON POST
Media : Airing a New Era : There's a new sound on South Africa's state radio: English with an African accent. And some whites aren't happy about it. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOSCOW : Allies Mark V-E Day
Rare Picasso Portrait Sold for $29 Million Associated Press
National Agenda : Venezuela's Short Slide to Economic Obscurity : Just 10 years ago, it was among the Western Hemisphere's richer nations. Now, it has a debt-ridden, shrinking economy. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Welcome to the Wiring of the City : Cyber-hype aside, what does it take to hook sprawling L.A. into the infohighway? Controversy. Confusion. Big money to build the network. And a giant leap of imagination to make it work. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hike in Medicare Eligibility Age Is Urged : Legislation: Chairman of a House health subcommittee says the program should match rise in Social Security benefits to 67 from 65. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VICTORY IN EUROPE : REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : 50 Years After War, Britain's Star Soccer Player Is a German With Jewish Fans TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VICTORY IN EUROPE : Denmark Decides to Extradite American Neo-Nazi to Germany Associated Press
Victory In Europe
Clinton Praises 'Freedom's Warriors' at Rite SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Victory Brings Chirac Task of Delivering on Promises : Europe: France's president-elect must raise salaries and reduce unemployment to avert looming social upheaval. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pennsylvania Ave. Should Be Closed to Protect White House, Panel Says From the Washington Post
Memories Gathered for 2 Missing Victims : Bombing: Their bodies still lie in the rubble of the Oklahoma City building. Memorial services give families and friends a chance to say goodby. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VICTORY IN EUROPE : Yeltsin Old Self on Eve of Russia Ceremonies : Victory Day: In busy rounds before today's commemoration of Nazi defeat, the president makes vigorous showing. His health has been a concern. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Begin Crucial DNA Phase of Simpson Case : Trial: Lab director gives a primer on the complex subject. She does not refer to tests involving defendant. JIM NEWTON and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Europeans Mark 'Triumph of Good' : World War II: Global leaders gather in Paris and Berlin for 50th anniversary of Nazi defeat. Vice President Gore says real winner in victory over evil was 'human spirit.' SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storms Kill 2 in Missouri; Snow Shuts Roads in West from Associated Press
Cuban Exiles in Miami Shut Down Highway to Protest New U.S. Policy Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : V-E Day No Cause for Celebration in War-Torn Bosnia : Balkans: The latest fighting kills four people, offering a reminder that peace still eludes Europe. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
Gambling Industry Studies the Odds : Betting: Lobbyists are intensifying their battle for full-scale, Vegas-style casinos in California. They face determined opposition, but time may be on side of gaming interests. MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela's Eventful Year BOB DROGIN
Justices Rule Against Lawyer Who Took LSD : Appeals: State Supreme Court says suspects can be charged with possession even if they ingest drug before arrest. Ventura attorney faces disbarment. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Ethiopian Coalition Heads Toward Rout Reuters
Indian Casinos in Middle of Battle Over Slots TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL ISSUES : Helping the Mentally Ill Keep Their Families Intact : New York program helps those with children retain custody. Services include parenting classes and living arrangements. HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Four New Lives--at Last : Families: Despite years of infertility, tragedy and sorrow, Shelley Smith and Reid Nathan kept the faith. The big payoff? Twins Nicholas and Miranda. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CULTURE : Canoe Voyage Rekindles Pride in Old Polynesian Seafaring Skills SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Point and Shoot : Budget Is Low--So Is the Humor--on Cable Show 'Two Moms and a Camera' JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BODY WATCH : Don't Be Fooled by Words on the Label KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Step : Croatia Fighting for Tourists With Repairs and Travel Subsidies : Many of its sunny Adriatic resorts are far from the current warfare. But Americans and Britons are still staying away. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENOS AIRES : Menem Feels Poll Heat
NEWS ANALYSIS : Senate GOP Moderates Feel Pressure From the Right : Politics: Domenici, Hatfield, Packwood move closer to some House positions. Presidential race also a factor. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Davidson's Song Wows the Crowd MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIDBITS : A Gritty Discovery THE WASHINGTON POST
Man Convicted in '88 Cyanide Poisoning of Wife KEN ELLINGWOOD and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : At Starlight Gala, Every Car Is a Dream : Dinner, champagne reception and auction of classic autos raise funds to grant wishes for seriously ill children. KATHRYN BOLD
National Agenda : Mandela After One Year: Public Acclaim, Private Pain : The president's stature has grown as he helps unite South Africa. But his personal life is troubled. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
EVADING JUSTICE : As WWII ended, top Nazis took flight
High Schools Offer Their Own Advantages : Many swimmers enjoy the camaraderie of training with their prep teammates. Some coaches make it mandatory. ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Cracking the Case of the Missing Artifacts : A major theft of antiquities embarrasses Egypt and elicits promises to improve security. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ray McKinley; Orchestra Leader, Singer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD REPORT PROFILE : Daniela Karim Khalaf : THE RADIO VOICE OF PALESTINE : Daughter of the late Ramallah mayor has known tragedy and privilege. On air, she lectures, empathizes and fields questions from her listeners. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ernest H. Martin; Broadway Producer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Press : Cartoonists Draw the Line at Optimism on 50th V-E Day
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Fuhrman Sues Magazine for Libel JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Heel Thyself : Still quite the fan of high heels, are you? Well, if you insist on wearing them, at least be informed.
SPORTS
After More Than 20 Years, Somebody's Memory Is Hazy MARYANN HUDSON
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : 49er Baseball Turnaround Comes in the Nick of Time JASON REID
Colleges
Padres Deliver the Goods Against Dodgers : Baseball: Pitching and defense help San Diego earn 5-2 victory, end L.A. winning streak. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES : Chapman Opens Softball Playoffs Against Simpson in Iowa MARTIN BECK
County Streak Could Be in Jeopardy : Boys' volleyball: O.C. teams have made 20 straight appearances in major division finals. But Laguna Beach is only one seeded this year. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garcia Doctor Is Cautiously Optimistic From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fernandez, in Control, Beats Twins From Associated Press
Baseball / Daily Report : Dodgers : Rodriguez Puts Homers out of His Head Bob Nightengale
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
'It Hurts,' but Lakers Try to Put Loss Behind THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Kings Might Turn Wayne's World Upside Down Again in Off-Season LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancho Santiago Leads the Way in Baseball Playoff Pairings STEVE KRESAL
GOLF REGIONALS : Santa Margarita Dominates, Winning by Six Shots MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball / Daily Report : Around The Majors : Brave Manager Cox Denies Hitting Wife Associated Press
Cotton Is Back on Bumpy Road ERIC SHEPARD
Baskets and Boards on Rodman's Menu : Spurs: Rebound specialist scores 22 points, a personal playoff best, as Robinson has an off night. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS : Saddleback Loses Seven-Shot Lead, Finishes Second to College of Desert STEVE KRESAL
Conner Tries Again, Kiwis Win Again : America's Cup: Renewed effort leaves Team Stars & Stripes in the same place as before, far behind Team New Zealand. ANGUS PHILLIPS, THE WASHINGTON POST
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Phillies Complete Sweep of Braves From Associated Press
TRIPLE CROWN RATINGS : Pimlico Should Couple Lukas' Pair BILL CHRISTINE
Vikings Let Weak-Kneed Allen Go Associated Press
Mater Dei's Peterson to Compete in Olympic Festival
Kiwis Take Command of Conner : America's Cup: Black Magic leads, 2-0, as 4:14 margin is the biggest in finals since 1974. RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTES : Agreement Reached in Suit Involving 15 Former Titan Football Players LON EUBANKS
Baseball / Daily Report Ross Newhan
NHL PLAYOFFS : Messier Hits Milestone, Rangers Rap Nordiques From Associated Press
Spurs Get Free Ride on Divac's 2 Costly Misses : NBA playoffs: Lakers blow chance to win, then lose in overtime, 97-90, to fall behind in series, 2-0. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Thompson Defends Century League Title; Hol Also Advances
Moeller's Day in Court: He Pleads No Contest From Staff and Wire Reports
Former Outfielder Gus Bell Dies Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Bondra Combines Size, Speed for Goal-Scoring Success HELENE ELLIOTT
CSUN Signs Cuesta Forward
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Orloff Plans to Reach New Heights JOHN WEYLER
BUSINESS
Complex Business, Simple Success : Selling Futuristic Building Blocks for Telecommunications Networks JILL LEOVY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Sony to Launch Satellite Dish Venture From Associated Press
A Casual Way to Help Oklahoma City Victims Jack Searles
Data Select Will Move to Westlake Village Jack Searles
Designworks to Focus on Smogless Vehicles Jack Searles
Chamber Pushes for Mutual Discount Offers Jack Searles
Southland Firms on Edge Over Tariff Threat : Trade: Many hope that the U.S. plan won't materialize. Some fear layoffs if it does. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Ives Earnings Drop; Increased Costs Cited
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rainfall Blamed in Asphalt Firm's $3.38-Million Loss
Rexhall Posts Decline in Quarterly Profit to $457,000
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deseret Business Assn. Sets an Active Agenda Jack Searles
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
T-HQ Reports Net Loss of $431,000 in 1st Quarter
MAI Systems Posts $2.9-Million Profit
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Board Can Help Iron Out Problems With Contractors Ron Galperin, Ron Galperin is an attorney with Wolf, Rifkin & Shapiro in West Los Angeles.
Higher Interest Rates Blamed for Slowing Home Sales : Real estate: April's median sales price of $170,000 was down 5% from a year ago. Observers who were previously optimistic fear fledgling recovery may be waning. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town JAMES BATES
Los Robles Bank Reports a 16% Rise in Earnings
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Cheesecake Factory Posts Profit of $1.79 Million
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Must Strike Delicate Balance With Car Sanctions : Trade: The goal is to punish Japan while minimizing the damage to U.S. auto makers. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solid Profits Cheer Bankers : Earnings: Some see better times coming after a lengthy recession and earthquake losses. All but one institution post improved results for the quarter. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Auto Auctions Sees Profit Jump 33%
World Trade Week Will Be Observed in Oxnard Jack Searles
Japan Banker Warns of Dollar Crisis : Currency: Bank of Tokyo chairman criticizes what he sees as a lack of political leadership in the two countries. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Scott Rushes In : 'Crimson Tide' Director Fears Just One Thing: Failure CLAUDIA ELLER
Zenith Insurance Corp.'s Profits Dip 16% in Quarter
2 New Steps Should Benefit Nasdaq Investors : Stocks: NASD reverses itself and grants wider role to maverick market maker. It also moves against late reporting of trades. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Centers Attracting Investors LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kinko's Offers Access to Internet Forum Jack Searles
Pacific Rim Holding Reports 1st-Quarter Profit
Ford to Pare Down to Low-Cost Producer : Autos: The company says it will keep total manufacturing cost per vehicle from rising for the next five years. From Reuters
Reddi Brake Supply Posts Increase in Revenues
Turf War Likely to Block Bank Reform Bill From Associated Press
Meade Ullman Is Helping Public Radio Station Jack Searles
Delta Rocket Order Expected From Hughes : Aerospace: The deal would help McDonnell develop improved launch vehicles. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sign of Prosperity : Splashy Nissan Billboard Aims to Sell Luxury, Value DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Wood Opens Its 4th Recycling Plant Jack Searles
PEOPLE : Search Firm Korn / Ferry Shuffles Leadership Posts From Times Wire Services
U.S. Bancorp to Acquire West One : Finance: The $1.6-billion deal will create a banking powerhouse in the Pacific Northwest. But 1,100 jobs will be eliminated. From Times Wire Services
Green Foods and YH Products Are Honored Jack Searles
Safety Components Back in Black, Plans Expansion GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paper-Wasting World Is Target of Small Firm : Recyclables: Two-person company offers a polyester-based stock that can be wiped clean and used repeatedly. One major customer is the Pentagon. DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pacific Diversified Agrees to Sell Wahlco Systems to New Investor GEOFF BOUCHER
Aggression Can Be Fun . . . Safe Too : Toys: It's been 25 years since Reynolds Guyer invented the Nerf ball. It and its cousins sell at the rate of 4 million a year. MATT NELSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care Times Staff and Wire Reports
Premiere Radio Reports Steep Rise in Earnings
Authentic Fitness Posts Net of $5.97 Million in Quarter
Company Town
Taco Bell Banks on Free Samples : Food: Irvine-based chain gives away more than $12 million worth of its lower fat fare. Munchers generally support taste and texture. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
COMPANY TOWN : The Twain Are About to Meet : Japanese Producer Looks to American Studios for Keys to Success KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Three-D Systems Reports 60% Rise in Earnings
National Education Corp. Names New President : Management: Sam Yau, a turnaround consultant, takes over at company hit by losses. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fila Golf Reports 1st-Quarter Loss
Incomnet's Revenues More Than Double
Canon Computer to Transfer Its Support Center to Virginia : Relocation: Forty will be moved, 60 will lose jobs. About 200 will remain at Costa Mesa headquarters. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penning a Tale on Pen PC and 'Other Walking Dead' : Computers: Jerry Kaplan, founder of ill-fated Go, says in book that timing was wrong, not the device. From Bloomberg Business News
FINANCIAL MARKETS : No Gloom and Doom Here as Dow Soars to Another High From Times Wire Services
King World Stock Up $2 on Talk of Turner Buyout From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COMPANY TOWN : Savoy Pictures Names Stanley Brooks to Head Its Television Production Division
Voice Powered Posts Profit of $195,000 in 1st Quarter
Delta to Seek U.S. Approval for Transatlantic Network : Transportation: No. 3 airline will file the application for antitrust immunity with federal government. From Reuters
BioSource to Manufacture Heart-Attack Test Kits LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irvine Developer Files for $250-Million Public Offering
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OPERA REVIEW : Modernist Navel-Gazing Amid Long Beach's Strange Billfellows MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Straddling the Proscenium and the Pit : Music: Adding maestro duties to an already busy singing schedule has inspired Placido Domingo to do even more. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : Romantic Comedies Top the Chart ELAINE DUTKA
THEATER REVIEW : 'Cycle' Retains Power in Its Return to L.A. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Touring 'Joseph' Needs Kids for Local Choirs
THEATER REVIEW : Le Cirque Invincible : Chaplin and Thierree Are Masters of Their Mom-and-Pop 'Circus' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Boulevard' Can Count on Winning Two Tonys : Theater: Andrew Lloyd Webber's show is the sole nominee for book and score, making it the most-honored play with 11 nods. Only 'Sunset' and 'Cafe' are up for best musical. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Unplugged Sonic Intrigue From J Mascis SANDY MASUO
THEATER REVIEWS : For Cirque Eloize, Small Is Fantastic : Using a bare minimum of props, these seven performers juggle, dance, leap and flip in an intimate yet world-class show. M. E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Wholly Land : BlackHawk's Henry Paul Left Rock and Found a Healthier Environment in Nashville BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Big, Bold Stravinsky Takes Center Stage at UCSB Salute JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Scaled-Down 'La Mancha' Rises to the Occasion T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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