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What happened on May 11, 1995
NEWS
Japanese Picture Brides Recall Hardships of American Life SHARON YAMATO DANLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Law's Eyes, 14-Year-Old Is an Adult : Crime: Under new state rule, boy could get life term if convicted of murder. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : Positively Risky : Sex-Enhancing Drug May Expose New Generation of Gay Men to AIDS LORENZA MUNOZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Character Sketches : Corny? Yes. But Highlights' morality lessons still appear in 2.6 million copies a month. MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush Resigns NRA Membership in Protest : Lobbyists: Ex-President says he is 'outraged' by group's fund-raising letter labeling federal agents as 'jackbooted thugs.' ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COMPTON : Schools Shut, Converted in Enrollment Decline EMELYN CRUZ LAT
Cloistered Nuns Sell Heavenly Confections CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
STORK REALITIES : Maternity: Styles for moms-to-be have grown up, leaving frumpy smocks and infantile looks in the fashion dust. There are nice clothes for everything a woman does--at the office, home, gym or evening out. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Designer Cut a Brand-New Career From Whole Cloth
Cerritos Rejects Lower Bid, Awards Trash Contract to Downey Firm : Utilities: The city bypasses Waste Management's offer in favor of Calsan. Monthly home bills will rise to $10.60. JOHN CANALIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARTESIA : Council Reappoints Menezes to Mayor Post JOHN CANALIS
Bilingual Balladeer Strikes Gold : Rick Trevino's 'Dos Mundos' was a top- selling record in Spain. He'll be at the Ventura Theatre on Friday. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whetting His Appetite MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Crash Raises Neighbors' Concerns on Flight Safety TOM JENNINGS and SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FESTIVAL : Pier Day Celebration Is a Thank-You Event PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a frequent contributor to the Times Orange County Edition.
Number of Food Aid Recipients Declines Associated Press
ELECTIONS : Card Club Ban Passes in Recount
Panel Delays Action on Ocean Tests : Environment: Coastal Commission decides to vote on undersea sound experiment when a hearing can be held close to where the tests would be located. Researchers say the decision jeopardizes the project. JEFFREY L. RABIN and RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOND TICKER : City Councils Ready Votes on Measure R
GOP Budget Plans Portray Drastic Federal Downsizing JANET HOOK and JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Final Assembly Vote Today on O.C. Recovery Package : Legislature: County leaders still fear linkage to tax vote or state trustee. Partisan fighting also could scuttle the bills. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEETING IN MOSCOW : Ukraine Performs an Economic and Political About-Face : Eastern Europe: Fledgling market economy begins to pay off in former Soviet republic. Clinton visits today. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Millions in Funding Sought to Relieve Impact of Rail Project : Transportation: Alameda Corridor is expected to boost the flow of goods through the valley. Officials want bridges built over freight tracks to keep commuter traffic flowing. CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Budget-Cutters Breach the Social Security Fire Wall : Congress: Plan to limit benefit increases would save billions of dollars. But it breaks an unwritten law and risks the wrath of the senior citizen lobby. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : MEETING IN MOSCOW : Summit Fails to Peak Past a Diplomatic Vale : Politics: Analysts see meeting's token agreements as indicative of a stalemate in relations. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Fans' Choices
Senate OKs Liability Bill; Dole Plans Broader Reform EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Ramos Claims Vote Gives Him Mandate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trial Highlights : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
DIAMOND BAR : Harmony Recall Drive Fails as Petition Deadline Passes DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Kills Bill on Breast-Feeding : Assembly: Republicans block effort to grant women the explicit right to nurse in public. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arab Bloc Throws Hitch Into Nuclear Pact : Diplomacy: Plan to pass Non-Proliferation Treaty hits new snag over criticism of Israel's stance. Approval is still expected. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPTON : Council Imposes Fees on Proposed Card Casino EMILY ADAMS
Tax Group Guilty of Campaign Violation : Courts: Judge also scolds Howard Jarvis organization and political consultants for fund-raising tactics. TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's the Thought That Counts GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Bid to Abolish Energy Dept. Assailed : Budget: O'Leary sees dangers to society. She says proposals to cut nuclear weapons cleanup program would jeopardize public health and environment. RALPH VARTABEDIAN and ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thousands of Louisiana Homes Flooded; Death Toll at 6 From Times Wire Services
Panel's Base Closings Hit List Is Expanded : Military: Federal commission targets eight facilities, including eliminating Naval Air Station at Point Mugu, as well as McClellan. About 12,000 civilian jobs could be affected. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Debates Environmental Limits Bill : Legislation: Final vote is expected on measure aimed at overhauling the Clean Water Act of 1972. Bill would ease anti-pollution restrictions. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Point Mugu on List of Threatened Bases : Military: Naval air station is among 32 additional U.S. installations considered for closure. Critics point to 'devastating' effect on area as well as logistical hurdles. MARC LACEY and KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tennessee Governor Returns 'First Dog' to Rightful Owner Associated Press
Ex-Investigator Shot to Death in Guadalajara MARK FINEMAN and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Coast Panel OKs High-Rise Redevelopment of Marina JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Offers Minor Concessions to U.S. : Summit: He modifies sale of nuclear technology to Iran and softens his objections to NATO expansion. 'No one will ever solve all the problems,' Clinton says. JOHN M. BRODER and CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA : Fighting Escalates in Supply Corridor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Insider Takes Over for Wilson GEORGE SKELTON
U.S. Warns Japan of Sanctions, Calls for Trade Hearings : Commerce: White House announces it will retaliate for discriminatory practices in auto industry. It will also take its complaint to untested World Trade Organization. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Wilson Housekeeper Got Green Card in 1979, INS Says MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McEntire Wins Top Country Music Award From Times Wire Services
MEETING IN MOSCOW : Voices
Acquaintances Link McVeigh to Drug Deals DAVID WILLMAN and WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Lawyers Clear Witnesses for Takeoff JIM NEWTON
McVeigh Friend Charged in Oklahoma City Bombing : Blast: Terry Nichols is held in prison as possible participant in explosion. Sealed affidavit of accusations to be opened at a hearing today. RICHARD A. SERRANO and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
British Hold First Official Talks With IRA's Sinn Fein WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEETING IN MOSCOW : Clinton Appears to Carry the Student Vote--at Moscow State : Speech: Though not all agreed with him, U.S. President earns standing ovation from university audience. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Berates 2 O.C. Political Consultants TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONTEREY PARK : Coroner Says Athlete's Death Was Accidental
Hawkey Assailed for Not Revealing Probe of Police Chief : City Hall: Council members protest not being informed about former girlfriend's allegations of beatings. City manager says the matter was a confidential issue. RICHARD WINTON and CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Museum is presenting Edison in his best light : Inventor's Florida estate now has a curator who is making a visit to the winter home a more illuminating experience. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Case Draws Mysterious Reporter With Stories but No Newspaper BILL BOYARSKY
Working Women Play Key Role at Home, Study Finds : Labor: 55% report they contribute half or more of their household income. 18% say they are sole earner. DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DNA at Scene Matches Simpson's, Jury Told : Trial: Results of genetic blood tests are presented for first time. Spot on his sock matches ex-wife's, witness testifies. JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
She Weaves Her Touch Into Label ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Bug-Eyed : Credit the Ecology Movement for Inspiring the Fabric Design du Jour-- From Flowers to Flitting Butterflies to Jewel-Encrusted Faux Roaches GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bond That Time Enriches : Relationships: Does marriage really improve with age? A new study says yes. Successful couples learn to read signals and communicate. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Team Goes to Zaire to Probe Lethal Illness : Africa: Doctors will stay 'as long as it takes' to find cause. Researcher links deaths to Ebola virus. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel Renews Its Offensive Against County : Taxes: Assemblyman reintroducing bill to capture about $450,000 a year in revenue. County can ill afford to lose. MATT LAIT and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COVER STORY : Crumbling Campuses : Mirroring a national picture, San Gabriel Valley schools are disintegrating from lack of funds for repairs. They try to cope by using community volunteers, but no monetary relief is in sight. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Buys Old Cars to Help Clear the Air : Getting the smog-belchers off the road is a cost-effective way of aiding the environment. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Wall' Is No Barrier to Comedy : East Meets West in Wry Look at Cultures MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition. and
DOWNEY : School Trustee Riley Resigns, Cites Move
Doles No Longer Attend Liberal-Leaning Church Associated Press
BEVERLY HILLS : Police Seek Man in Stabbing of 2 Women SUSAN STEINBERG
A Pastel Vision of California's Wetlands LEONARD REED, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
Humane Society Week Will End in Open House
Latin Themes Will Set Tone for Festival of Chamber Music : The event runs Wednesday through May 21, with a wide range of performances throughout Ventura. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hey, There's More: Jazz Bash
DOWNEY : Council to Receive Three Years' Back Pay JOHN CANALIS
TORRANCE : Deficit May Prompt Cuts in City Services MARY GUTHRIE
LOS ANGELES : At Rev. Jackson's Urging, 200 Students Register to Vote CAROL CHASTANG
HERMOSA BEACH : Man Guilty in Ad Scam Will Repay Merchants BRITT TUNICK
BRIEFLY : Study: AIDS Cohort Project Given $4 Million
SANTA MONICA : Council Backs Curbs on Ammunition Sales SUSAN STEINBERG
Avoiding the Floral Frenzy : If you plan to send a Mother's Day bouquet, get busy. Florists are girding for their biggest day of the year. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH : Accusations Fueling City Treasurer Runoff BRITT TUNICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Sculpture: Carvings by Henry Moore on Display
SANTA MONICA : 2 Elementaries Win State Schools Honor CAROL CHASTANG
FOR MOM, A GIFT OF TIME : Outings With the Family Are Always a Top Treat CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Adventures in Arrow-Space T. JEFFERSON PARKER, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month.
SHOP TALK : Making Sure Mother's Day Flowers Are Fresh : It pays to be fussy when sending a bouquet. Experts advise checking depth of color and whether buds are fully open. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Fledgling, Full-Fledged Dancers to Take Stage : Friday's concert at the Lobero will feature experienced artists, while youths make the leap Saturday. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Nice Guy' Strives to Go Straight to the Source JEFF MEYERS, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
Laura Ashley Tea in Tustin Offers a Spot of Gentility ROSE APODACA JONES
Visit a Street of Friendly Faces LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Going to Extremes BETTY GOODWIN
JAUNTS : Children Get Chance to Learn About Time, Tide, Sea Life : Naturalist will be at Faria County Park to explain the fascinating creatures who live at the edge of the ocean. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REGION : Two Petition Drives Oppose Nature Center JEFF KASS
Moms Will Savor the Taste of These Mother's Day Treats BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700.
Local Paintings Flavor a Harvest Cookbook : Poetry, travel and vice are on the bill at area bookstores this week. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTARANTS : Shenandoah: Casually Southern Fare at the Shore MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
The Attraction Was No Mystery BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surreally Yours, Veronica Webb ADRIENNE M. JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Relocation Plans Put to the Test : Education: Redondo Beach officials encounter homeowner resistance as they seek ways to relieve overcrowded continuation classes. BRITT TUNICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Battle Boils Beneath Surface as 6 Tangle in Race to Recall Horcher : Politics: Republicans Gary G. Miller and Barbara S. Stone lead the pack as they exchange barbs in 60th District contest. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : 1st-Grader's Antics Launched Lifelong Love of Cars : The last 30 of Jim Brucker's vintage movie star vehicles include the 1930 Lincoln sedan whose 'oooogga' horn first caught his attention. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Holds Transit Funds; : City Must Repay $2.4 Million HOLLY ZIEMER
INGLEWOOD : Bennett-Kew's English-Immersion Plan Is Approved KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Blotter LISA O'NEILL
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Young Lives Eaten Away by Troubled Pasts : OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR, by Katharine Weber , Crown Publishing,$23, 304 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Sandra Gibson to Head Arts Agencies Panel
LECTURES : 1st EPA Chief to Discuss Environmental Issues : William Ruckelshaus, who headed the agency twice, will speak at UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At Leuzinger High, the drop-in luncheon guests are for the birds
OUT IN THE OPEN : With the ongoing success of her album 'Yes I Am,' Melissa Etheridge answers questions of musical direction and is further established as rock's first female heartland star. MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
HARBOR CITY : Post Office Is 1st With Electric-Run Trucks
NORWALK : Moratorium Placed on Adult Business Licenses JOHN CANALIS
FOR THE KIDS : 'Thunder in the Valley' Takes Santa Paula Troupe by Storm : High school theater group to perform contemporary musical comedy written by father of six. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports : PREPS GARY KLEIN
THEATER REVIEW : 'Twelfth Night' Is the Bard's Best for Beginners : The Moorpark version focuses on Shakespeare's lines themselves, delivered with rare clarity and understanding. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Have Reservations About Ambitious Port Plan : Harbor: Expanded retail, entertainment and recreational facilities are proposed. Lost business is among the concerns of community activists. SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CENTURY CITY : Run / Walk Proceeds Will Help Fight Breast, Ovarian Cancer LINDA FELDMAN
HERMOSA BEACH : Repair Costs May End Theater's 72-Year Run BRITT TUNICK
$7,500 Taken From Church in Theft During Weekend LISA O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGNAL HILL : Court Case Delays Hilltop Housing Tract STEVE EAMES
BY DESIGN : Q&A: DELTA BURKE : 'My Goal Is to Provide Every Aspect of Dressing' MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPECIAL EVENT : New Jazz Festival Is a Sampler With Something for Every Taste BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the Times Orange County Edition.
One Pianist Who Learned to Tickle the Ivories and Funny Bones MARY GUTHRIE
BRIEFLY : Award: 'The Miser' Wins Scenic Design Honor
Afternoon Tea's the Ticket After a Few Hours of Hunting Antiques BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition
THEATER REVIEW : Playhouse Plows New Ground to Serve Up Fresh 'Tomatoes' RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRIED & TRUE : GOTTA SING : Choral Crooner Finds One Is the Loneliest Karaoke Number PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition. This column is one in an occasional series of first-person accounts of leisure activities in and around Orange County.
Get Your Hands on the Cookie Jars
NARCOTICS : Report Studies Drug-Sale Link to Gangs : USC research associate says members are less involved than had been believed. Pasadena and Pomona arrest records from 1989-91 were tracked. LISA O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DOWNEY : Hazardous Waste Roundup Slated
PASADENA : Lead Tests Offered for Women and Children
Pasadena Studies Use of Civil Injunctions to Help Fight Gangs : Crime: Deputy Dist. Atty. Deanne Ancker hopes to win ban on what would otherwise be legal activity. But the tactic has come under legal challenges from rights groups. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD : Suspect Identified in Alleged Drug Slaying SUSAN STEINBERG
Ready to Take Care of Business : New Director Hopes to Salvage Scandal-Ridden Enterprise Program JILL GOTTESMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOUSING : Pasadena May Use Slumlord Ordinance Against Caltrans : Rundown properties bought by state for planned Long Beach Freeway extension are devaluing neighboring homes, say city officials, who want them fixed up. CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports : PREPS KIRBY LEE
Flaming Lips Have Little Appetite for Success : The foursome doesn't waste time on fame or fortune. Wayne Coyne says, 'We enjoy life and enjoy the moment.' BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Arts Center to Expand Its Offerings : San Pedro: Angels Gate cultural facility has served as a bridge between the community and artists, 40 of whom rent space there. New classes aim to get the public more involved. SUSAN WOODWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unlikely Blend of Hawaiian and Creole MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Sports : BEST OF WEST? MITCH POLIN
TV Producer Brings Personal Insight to the Tailhook Scandal : Marty Humphreys Culls Navy Contacts to Create Docudrama VINCE KOWALICK, Los Angeles Times
COVER STORY : Lifetime Sentences : Families of Victims Haunted by Pain, Grief Confront Young Offenders in an Effort to Stem the Violence DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Officials Warn of Deep Budget Cuts : Finances: Long Beach council will consider reductions in services and staff to offset deficit. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIGNAL HILL : Officials to Reopen Dawson to Traffic STEVE EAMES
COVINA : Petitions to Recall 3 Council Members Are Ruled Invalid : City attorney cites the death of one of the proponents and lack of required wording on the papers. KEVIN UHRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH GATE : Soil Contamination Stalls Plan for Mall ENRIQUE LAVIN
LOMITA : Teaching Awareness Is a Class Act MARY GUTHRIE
Time Again to Say May Oui to Clubs ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Sports : GIRLS' GYMNASTICS SEAN WATERS
Distant Remembrance : Far From Soviet Union, Red Army Veterans Commemorate the End of World War II MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawthorne Considers Contracting With the County for Fire Service HOLLY ZIEMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'My Family' Offers Different Perspective LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
Like Mother, Like Daughter? ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Design Center Will Make Room for Clothing GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGHTS : 'Naked and the Nude' Exhibit Proves Looks Can Be Deceiving : Sky Bergman's photographs at the Carnegie Art Museum show classical sculpture in a new and revealing light. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Golden Dragon's Setting Outpaces Its Cuisine : The decor is ambitious--if only the food could meet it. All too often bland and oily sauces mar the dishes. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA MIRADA : Ordinance Would Levy Fines Against Truants JOHN CANALIS
BUSINESS
UFW Co-Founder Comes Out of Shadow : Labor: Cesar Chavez's stature long eclipsed Dolores Huerta's work. She's emerged as a leader and advocate for women. LISA GENASCI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer. He can be reached via the Internet at "kerberr@news.latimes.com"
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International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer. He can be reached via the Internet at "kerberr@news.latimes.com"
Fed Survey Shows Slow Growth Continuing : Economy: Report for March and April fuels speculation that interest rates will stand. From Times Wire Services
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer. He can be reached via the Internet at "kerberr@news.latimes.com"
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FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Breaks 4,400 as Bond Rally Fizzles From Times Wire Services
Luther Medical Shows a Profit
A High-Tech Summit Hits the Southland : Technology: Thousands of digital junkies are converging for electronic expo. Hollywood will be there to greet them. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tisch Declares That CBS Is Not on the Sale Block JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Travel : Lufthansa, SAS Expected to Form Strategic Alliance From Reuters
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Two Banks Team Up to Sell Software : Finance: B of A, NationsBank will buy Meca to bolster home banking operations, fend off computer company rivals. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Breaks 4,400 but Bond Rally Reverses From Times Staff and Wire Services
Small Agents Want Banks Kept Out of Insurance Business : Finance: Brokers say they're already in a 'fire sale,' claim lenders would have an unfair advantage. From Associated Press
Morrison Knudsen Considers Merger Proposals From Bloomberg Business News
International Business
Executive Travel : Rails Can Be Cheaper, Easier for Short Trips STACEY RAVEL ABARBANEL, STACEY RAVEL ABARBANEL is a free-lance writer based in Santa Monica
Swiss Bank Will Buy London's Warburg in $1.38-Billion Deal From Associated Press
A, Like, Rez Peke at Tommorows' Clasrom MICHAEL SCHRAGE
MCI to Put Up to $2 Billion in News Corp. : Media: The deal marries the No. 2 long-distance phone company with Murdoch's media conglomerate. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Banks Team Up to Sell Software : Finance: B of A, NationsBank will buy Meca to bolster home banking operations, fend off computer company rivals. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
International Business : Argentine Stock Market Favors Menem in Upcoming Election : Politics: The country's economy has shown marked improvement under his administration. CARMEN PIGNOTTI, REUTERS
Storm Brews Over Coffee Cart Ouster : Dispute Goes to Very Top of Marriott JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way Cleared for 3-Day Trade Settlement : Securities: The SEC amends some rules to ensure a smooth transition to the new standard. From Reuters
Tourists Love L.A., Survey Says : Southland Expected to Get a Bumper Crop of Visitors CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : Summit Seeks to Boost Africa's Government, Business Ties : Trade: South Africa's growing regional dominance is likely to be a topic of discussion. From Associated Press
Pacific Gulf to Control Group of 11 Apartment Sites
Tourists Love L.A., Survey Says : Southland Expected to Get a Bumper Crop of Visitors CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Ross Kerber, Times staff writer. He can be reached via the Internet at "kerberr@news.latimes.com"
Boomers Advised to Save $48,500 a Year for Retirement : Aging: Insurer's study is latest salvo aimed at scaring 40-something generation into annuities. Elderly are also targeted. From Bloomberg Business News
Graphix Zone to Market Clips of Home Videos : Multimedia: CD-ROM compilations from hit TV show will be available during holiday season. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cable Firms Encourage High-Tech Classrooms : Communications: Exhibit at national convention shows schoolroom of the future wired for learning. JEANNINE AVERSA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TECHNOLOGY : Toshiba, Samsung Team Up to Develop Memory Chips Ross Kerber, Times staff writer. He can be reached via the Internet at "kerberr@news.latimes.com"
They're Fighting Order for a Coffee Cart to Go : Entrepreneurs: UCI Medical Center says it's not renewing vendors' contract, but couple say Marriott, fearing competition, is behind the move. The hotel president apparently will get involved. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell Douglas to Develop Delta III : Aerospace: The launch rocket will be designed in Huntington, stabilizing that facility's work force. LISA RICHWINE, STATES NEWS SERVICE
FOOD
Loco Beans
The Tatarstan Table : A visit with a California Tatar cook who is trying to keep the cuisine of his ancestors a living tradition. CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : Eastern Europe Meets West Hollywood LINDA BURUM
Get a Grip RUSS PARSONS
Tout Sweet? RUSS PARSONS
NEWS : Winner's Circle RUSS PARSONS
FORKLORE : Mirch Ado CHARLES PERRY
New Hope for Parent-less Cows CHARLES PERRY
Mother's Day: Time to Indulge BEV BENNETT
Save the Sunday Supper MAYI BRADY
Format Matters
Kumquat May MARION CUNNINGHAM
Glaze Days: A Time for Fruity Cakes ABBY MANDEL
Vinous Vignettes DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Strata, Eggplant ROSE DOSTI
Chekchek? Check CHARLES PERRY
The Tao of Dough JONATHAN GOLD
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SHERMAN OAKS : HUD OKs Housing Project for Seniors LUCILLE RENWICK
Jury Deliberations to Begin in Bryant Family Murder Case : Court: High-security trial ends in surprise twist when a defendant implicates others in 1988 slayings of four. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Begins Campaign to Recruit Asians K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank With an Open Door
Countywide : Mental Health Assn. Conference Begins TINA NGUYEN
County Delegation in Washington to Press for U.S. Aid : Budget: Officials will meet with Administration and congressional leaders. Billions of dollars are at stake. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Coastal Commission OKs Waterfront, Aquarium Plan
BURBANK : 3rd Airport Official Appointed by City VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Rally to Celebrate CSU Land Purchase DUNCAN MARTELL
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Quarreling in the Lifeboat
Ceding of Base to O.C. Proposed : Land use: South County cities oppose bill by Rep. Ed Royce for free transfer of El Toro facility, due to close by 1999. GEBE MARTINEZ and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County Almanac
We Don't Need Guns to Be Safe--or Do We? SCOTT HARRIS
Obituaries
GLENDALE : New Panel to Review City's Investments STEVE RYFLE
Fullerton / La Habra MIMI KO
An Actual Plan, Even if Details Are Sparse : Congress gets its first budget-balancing measures in years
People : Spotlight on achievers
NORTHRIDGE : Police Question 2 Men in Death of Woman, 74
Russia Budges, but All Isn't Rosy : Nuclear transfer to Iran--however limited--demands the strongest safeguards
LAGUNA BEACH : School Board OKs Farmers Market Plan LESLIE EARNEST
Countywide : Supervisors Extend AIDS Testing Policy RENE LYNCH
Bond-Funded LAPD Construction Found Mired in Red Tape HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : School Board Rejects Plan to Seek U.S. Grant JON NALICK
Clinton on Violence
SOUTH GATE : Soil Contamination Stalls Plan for Mall
Bombing Aftermath
COSTA MESA : Some Adams Students Will Be Sent to Wilson HOPE HAMASHIGE
Obituaries
Cal State Trustees Asked to Invalidate CSUN Election : Education: Students argue errors left many unable to vote. A $54 fee hike for athletic programs was approved. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Police Raid Suspected Drug Lab; 3 Arrested
IRVINE : Bergeson's Plan for O.C. Gets Council's Backing RUSS LOAR
PACOIMA : MEND Raising Funds to Finish Expansion TIM MAY
Elsmere Proponents Want Other Landfills Shut : Waste management: Officials tell backers there is no guarantee that opening one dump will lead to closure of another. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUMMIT : A Setback for Russian Extremists : Clinton's salute to our World War II ally was morally correct and a long-overdue antidote to Cold War hostility. LARRY T. CALDWELL, Larry T. Caldwell is a professor of politics and teaches international affairs at Occidental College in Los Angeles.
Compton Council Votes Itself New Duties, Pay Hike EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fund Raising an Uphill Battle for Local AIDS Ride Activists SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Comfort Goes Far, Wide for Environment ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson's Housekeeper
GOP and LWV
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Mayor Bradley Endorses Sanders Over Holden
VAN NUYS : Sign-Up Proves a Short Wait at Valley College DOUGLAS ALGER
Ground Broken for Area Metrolink Station
SIMI VALLEY : New Chaplain Added to Hospital Staff LISA M. BOWMAN
Woman Rescued in Apartment Fire LISA M. BOWMAN
ANAHEIM : College District OKs Investment Crisis Plan ALAN EYERLY
Effects of Possible Base Closure Assessed : Point Mugu: Most say shutting the naval station, or transferring most of its jobs elsewhere, would test the area's economic resilience. But others suggest the region might be able to take it all in stride. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Where There's a Willie, There's a Way JEFF BEAN
ORANGE : Council Delays Vote on Setting Design Standards for Old Towne LESLEY WRIGHT
IRVINE : UCI Professor Named to Academy of Sciences ALICIA DI RADO
CAMARILLO, SOMIS : 13th Aerial Medfly Spraying Completed J.E. MITCHELL
Gionis Asks to Be Free While Court Weighs Conviction KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GRANADA HILLS : Three Honored for Volunteer Work ED BOND
Foes of Trash Importing Take Protest to the Street JEFF BEAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gore Brings Federal Funds to L.A. : Aid: Vice president and Riordan announce start-up of development bank to lend money in low-income areas. Mayor says it will be 'designed for the community, by the community.' JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rift Widens on Ojai Skateboard Park Proposal ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thomas Connor O'Laughlin; Retired Businessman
State Says Laws Favor Home for the Dying : Thousand Oaks: Neighbors and Councilwoman Zeanah vow to prevent the proposed facility from opening. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Navy, Civilian Workers Express Shock and Skepticism Over Vote JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Assaults of 4 in Ojai : Courts: Kevin Richard Malone, 37, faces a state prison term of 27 to 84 2/3 years for the string of incidents in 1993-94, authorities say. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPTON : Schools Shut, Converted in Enrollment Decline
SIMI VALLEY : Teddy Bears All Dressed Up for New Homes SARA CATANIA
VAN NUYS : Single Master Plan Sought for Airport DOUGLAS ALGER
Factions Face New Gnatcatcher Dispute DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD : Judge Extends Hours for Crackdown on Prostitution
Fleiss' Father Agrees to Plea Bargain, Attorney Says : Courts: He is expected to admit he conspired to conceal the Hollywood madam's illegal income from IRS. The doctor refused earlier plea offers. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Oven Hood Ignited Fire at Tortilla Factory JEFF BEAN
VENTURA : Man Sentenced for Murder, Then Weds DWAYNE BRAY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Many Protest Plan to Close Early July 4 DEBRA CANO
NORTHRIDGE : Muslims Gather at CSUN Oviatt Library Lawn MICHAEL ARKUSH
Countywide : Veterans Ready for Poppy Sale TOM RAGAN
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 35TH SENATE DISTRICT : Johnson Win May Be Costly for GOP : New state senator can no longer help Republicans oust Assembly leader Willie Brown. Party officials pin hopes on June special votes. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worker Held After Body of Woman Is Found : Porter Ranch: One man is arrested as a suspect, another held as a potential witness in death of Helen Forkner, 74. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HOLLYWOOD : Carjacker May Be Charged With Slaying of Passenger
Lancaster Pair Suspected of Selling Drugs
Merit and Preferences
Vice Officers Get a Victory in Hollywood : Prostitution: Prosecutors hope to persuade Van Nuys jurist to also extend hours of controversial program in Valley. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : 450 Booths Available for July 4 Street Fair LISA M. BOWMAN
Boy, 10, Testifies That His Aunt Tortured Him ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Former Chief Did Beat Girlfriend, Lawyer Alleges
SHERMAN OAKS : Program to Recycle Yard Waste Begins KAY HWANGBO
Seeking Stability : 3 Laguna Families Find Lives in Flux After Slides Hit Homes LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Decide if Adult Business Can Expand DEBRA CANO
SYLMAR : Marrow Donor Tests Planned for Children TIM MAY
Births
Royce Latest With Old Tie to Illegal Immigrant : Politics: Congressman says his case is different because he hired a citizen and was unaware the man's wife was undocumented. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's Wilson's Chance to Come Clean : Immigration: With an illegal immigrant in his own closet, he has to distance his presidential ambitions from Prop. 187. FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is deputy editor of The Times' editorial pages
SIMI VALLEY : Homeless Push for Permanent Shelter TRACY WILSON
A Bright Idea for the Mail : New, Colorful Sorting Center in Santa Clarita Is a High-Tech Marvel MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials: Show Shows Too Much : Media: Irvine leaders object to cable TV program featuring nude people airing unsolicited. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CONEJO VALLEY : Girl Faces $49,500 Judgment in Attack DWAYNE BRAY
Mexican Mafia
A Big Difference Between Public Nursing and Public Nudity JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. ELECTIONS / 10TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Bradley Backs Sanders in Bid for Holden Seat JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Truancy Law Upsets Students, Pleases Officials : Schools: Fines or loss of driver's license may deter class-cutters, some teen-agers concede. A similar ordinance in Monrovia is called a success. JAMES RAINEY and LISA RESPERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anti-Crime Militia Armed With Note Pads and Phones SCOTT HARRIS
Rights and the Infirm : Nursing Homes Often Violate Rules Protecting Patients, Study Contends JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VA Cites Several Errors in Patient's Scalding Death DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Department Begins Recruiting Asian Americans K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Talking a Good Game : Scully Sound-Alike Saeger Paying His Dues as Voice of Spirit STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Dalva Speeds to Offshore Pinnacle Shav Glick
Even the Sheep Are Happy as Conner Led to Slaughter ANDREW STONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Buena's Dumais Dives to Record
THE COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : CSUN Women Could Uncover a Nugget in Former 49er Coach Irene Garcia
A Miss Isn't Just a Miss for Divac : His Failure to Make Free Throws in Game 2 Haunts Him All Week SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karros Cleans Up After Knockdown : Dodgers: He drives in two runs in 3-1 victory over Padres, Valenzuela. Piazza injures thumb running bases. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Sharman Closes for Win From Staff and Wire Reports
No. 1 Boat Plus No. 1 Crew Equals a Zero for Conner RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OCSA Asks to Delay Bowl Commitment CHRIS FOSTER
Will the Choke Be on Him? Jim Murray
COMMENTARY : Logic Was Right, but It Ignored Thunder Gulch BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injury Minor--Jumron Will Run in Preakness BOB MIESZERSKI
Killeen Sets High Goals for Big Meet Lon Eubanks
NHL PLAYOFFS : Rangers Beat Denver, er, Quebec From Associated Press
Look, Up in the Sky, It's No. 23 Getting Even With Magic : NBA playoffs: Jordan changes uniforms and scores 38 points to lead Bulls to 104-94 victory. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Jarvis Gets the (Whole) Job Done for Reds From Associated Press
Wilson Chisels Out Personal Mark : Baseball: Thousand Oaks High junior sets school record for hits in 7-1 victory over Westlake. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chili's Hot Night Burns Rangers : Baseball: Newly re-signed designated hitter reaffirms his value with five hits and five runs batted in as the Angels roll past Texas, 11-2. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal Fits Marmonte to Be Tied JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Brea Defeats Magnolia, Gains Upper Hand MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Owners Discuss Reinstating the Salary Cap ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fall of Piazza Could Be Costly : Dodgers: Catcher may be out two weeks after injuring thumb while running bases. Karros leads 3-1 victory. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Fans to Rivals, Fittipaldi's Legions Coming of Age : Auto racing: Boesel, de Ferran and several other young Brazilian drivers join their idol at Indy 500. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream Still Comes True for Chapman's Martinez : Softball: Despite leaving Division I power, Panther leadoff batter finds herself playing for a national championship. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Beach's Styles Is Academically Ineligible for Volleyball Playoffs
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I SWIMMING FINALS : O.C. Teams Might Dominate Girls' Meet ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-Star Day for Maumausolo : Softball: She hits four home runs as CSUN clinches WAC title by sweeping San Diego State. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Busy Schedule Takes Toll on SCC's Pearson Martin Beck
Evans, Ojeda, Irvine Honored by Orange Empire Coaches
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Team Is Still Trying to Help Flora ELLIOTT TEAFORD
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Vaughn Is Hearty for Red Sox From Associated Press
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Ocean View Bounces Westminster Into Third MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Ontiveros Agrees to $900,000 With A's Associated Press
BOWLING : Romeo at Home With This Title DANA HADDAD
Notes on a Scorecard Allan Malamud
Olympic Ticket Favoritism Criticized From Staff and Wire Reports
RECREATION / STEVE HENSON : Endurance Test in Wilderness Wasn't a Watered-Down Affair Steve Henson
After Recovery From Cancer, She'll Have the Ride of Her Life ELLIOTT ALMOND
Chili Is Too Hot for Texas as Angels Pour It On, 11-2 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight Card a No-Win Situation : Boxing: Tiger and Campas battle to a technical draw to end a frustrating night. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Boys Win Both Titles in Sea View Tennis Tournament
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : No One Will Let Offerman Forget BOB NIGHTENGALE
Taft Tries to Show Palisades It's Not a One-Mann Team : Tennis: Toreador ace has 10-0 record in City 4-A tournament entering today's final. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romeo Rolls On to Victory in Her Spare Time : Bowling: She caps an eventful 10 days by beating top-qualifier Daniels in final, 214-205. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scyphers Is Forced to Resign as Coach : Baseball: Longtime Simi Valley High mentor says he will not return next season. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D'Amato Establishes His Seniority by Shooting 73
ENTERTAINMENT
Q&A with DAVID HARRINGTON : 'I Feel This New Responsibility' BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : United, They Danced : A Lavish Festival Commemorates the Signing of U.N. Charter MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC / DANCE CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : From Boston, a Wake-Up Call SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rainbow Threat: Talk, No Action? : Television: Last year, Jesse Jackson was talking boycotts over the status of minorities in the industry. Little has transpired, but he says the campaign will get 'intense.' GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Waterworld' Tests the Water : Movies: An unfinished cut of the Kevin Costner film gets a sneak preview in Sacramento. Fans give it a mixed review. DAVE LESHER and ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MUSIC REVIEW : A Program of Technical Finesse From Boston Players SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ann Carlson's Happy Moving Between Different Worlds : Arts: The CalArts/Alpert Award winner returns to L.A. with her eclectic dance and performance works. JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Hot & Cole': Full of Him and Vigor T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : West Hollywood Butter Needs to Butter Up the Crowd HEIDI SIEGMUND
POP MUSIC REVIEW : David Ball Carries On Honky-Tonk Tradition RANDY LEWIS
THEATER REVIEW : Slick-Free Kicks in 'Stepping Out' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Watanabe Weaves In Threads of Parker DON HECKMAN
THEATER REVIEW : 'Act One' Continues Same High Standards as Last Year F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Calling Card Named Henry Moore : Art: An open-air exhibition will offer 10 works by the British master and mark the debut of powerhouse gallery PaceWildenstein's Beverly Hills operation. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
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