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What happened on May 15, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Armored Vehicle Buy Backfires on Collector : Surplus: Antelope Valley man pays $14,500 for old personnel carrier, planning to rent it to movie makers. But U.S. agents confiscate the purchase, saying it is still classified as a weapon. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guided by Faith : Mennonite Church Is Spiritual Home for Taiwanese Immigrant Christians CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Words of Ruben Salazar Remain Potent GEORGE RAMOS
VENTURA : Lifeguards Look Forward to New Station DAVID R. BAKER
Art Walk Fund-Raiser Gets Literary Twist : Venice: The annual showcase of local works will honor Carol Doumani, whose recent novel fictionalizes the darker side of the artistic community. TOM JENNINGS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Traffic Stops--Tickets to Surprises RICHARD SIMON
Upper Ojai Residents Face the Nemesis Next Door : Dispute: They have banded--and bonded--in fight against tower. But the couple who allowed it to be built say they feel surrounded by enemies. ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Library Group Opens Endowment Fund LISA M. BOWMAN
Seminar Bus Trip Offered to Capitol PAUL ELIAS
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Board Votes Against Curriculum Review JEFF BEAN
OXNARD : Council to Consider Zone Plan Change MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Rebecca S. Eldridge; Scientific Illustrator
NEWPORT BEACH : Sister City Group to Welcome Visitors HOLLY J. WAGNER
Countywide : Westminster Studying 6 Fire Service Offers DEBRA CANO
TUSTIN : Communications Net on Council Agenda ALAN EYERLY
Agenda
Moms of the Century : Celebration: Four generations represented at Mother's Day party at the Jewish Home for the Aging. ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Lose That Sense of Control : Key arms control agreement should propel policy
STANTON : Council to Discuss Objectives for Police HOPE HAMASHIGE
COSTA MESA : Council to Discuss Fixing Aid Network HOPE HAMASHIGE
Message to Militias
Multi-Agency Sweep Nets 30 Suspected of Gang Activities
Trash Plan Faces a Serious Test: The Marketplace : Landfills: A county proposal to raise money by importing garbage is likely to meet competition. Also, residents object. JEFF BEAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arthur Lubin; Director of 'Phantom,' Other Classics BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New City Hall Comes to West Hollywood : Government: After years of squabbling and talk of grandiose plans for a civic center, a vanilla version opens Tuesday. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charity Doesn't Begin at the Public Till : Hypocrisy: Liberals accuse Republicans of parsimony. But how compassionate are they with their own money? ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Arianna Huffington is a senior fellow at the Progress and Freedom Foundation in Washington and heads its Center for Effective Compassion. and
Economic Profile
Orange County Almanac
Countywide : Fee Increase for Use of Landfills Urged TOM RAGAN
Please Do Not Disturb: Builder, Remade Marriott at Rest SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposal for Simi Magnet High School Draws Debate : Education: Backers praise the potential of a program featuring performing arts and technology, but opponents say the district can't afford it. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON JERUSALEM : Keep U.S. Politics Out of the Peace Process : Dole would subvert 50 years of bipartisan policy with his bill mandating a U.S. embassy in the still-contested city. GEOFFREY ARONSON, Geoffrey Aronson is the director of the Foundation for Middle East Peace in Washington.
Police Chase Rise in Traffic Fatalities : Safety: Valley accident death rate ranks second-highest in city, records show. Area speeders are targeted. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : City to Computerize Its Record-Keeping BILL BILLITER
Beach Water Pollution Tests May Resume : Public health: The proposed one-year program would spread costs among several agencies. Financing was halted because of the county's bankruptcy. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Politics Undermines Good Science : Under pressure, federal government suspends confidential newborn AIDS survey
Thornton to Be Sentenced in Murder of Nurse : Relatives of the victim are expected to join the jury and prosecutors in urging the death penalty for the young killer. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Fledgling Club Ignites Interest of Ventura's Cigar Smokers : Lifestyles: Tony Blake hopes that the social group will elevate the status of stogies and bring acceptability to those who indulge in them. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Student Project Planned for Growth BILL BILLITER
Grunions Expected at Beaches This Week IRA E. STOLL
Cuban Refugee Policy
Infant Receives Heart
Long Beach City Council Warns of Deep Budget Cuts and Layoffs : Finances: Officials will consider reductions in services and staff to offset a deficit that some fear could reach $15 million. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Better Protection for Little Leaguers : Use of 'safety ball' in kids' games is no threat to an institution as hardy as baseball
Emergency Response : Ambulance Firms Face Prospect of Bidding Fights for County Contracts CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituraries
HUNTINGTON BEACH : High School Campus to Keep Fast-Food Outlet for Another Year BILL BILLITER
Woman, 83, Dies After Her Car Hits Tree
Singled Out : Celebration: Rap label's co-founder holds Mother's Day luncheon to honor the women who face rigors of parenting alone. FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
V-E Day Celebrations
Vehicle Towing Program to Begin CHRISTINA LIMA
Police Seek Missing Yorba Linda Man
A Day of Love and Thanks : Celebrations: Single moms enjoy a luncheon in Beverly Hills and 450 mothers take part in a festive Reseda party on a special day for special people. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PUBLIC PLACES : Santa Monica: Bringing Back Fun at the Pier JANE SPILLER, Public Places columnist Jane Spiller welcomes suggestions for places that are publicly accessible and free. Contact her c/o Voices. and
CORONA DEL MAR : Plan for Underground Utilities Disputed HOLLY J. WAGNER
Odd Alliance and Many Moves Created College Cecilia Rasmussen
Pointing a Finger at the Real Beach Bums
Countywide : Children Learn the Steps to Pride MIMI KO
'Daylight Test Area' Is Really a Highway Safety Measure SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : 2 Schools Are Added to District Surplus List HOLLY J. WAGNER
Parking Lights Really Lack a Purpose--by Day or Night LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : 2 Youths Wounded in Drive-by Shooting LEN HALL
East L.A. Classic
NEWS
Unpaid Child Support Cases on Rise in O.C. : Families: The caseload jumped 28% in 1994 and keeps growing. A new state program may help track offenders. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Illustrates Rarity of Murder by Poisoning : Crime: Orange County death confounded investigators for months. The victim's husband has been convicted of killing her with cyanide. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ebola Appears Even Stronger Than in 1976 BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argentine President Wins 2nd Term : Latin America: Incumbent Carlos Menem avoids a runoff. His success in inflation fight is credited. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helen H. Gumbinger; Former Principal, Teacher
Boy, 6, Deemed Reincarnation of Tibetan Monk From Associated Press
Odd Couples : Opera versus hockey. Gourmet cooking versus cycling. It's OK if togetherness is not blissyou can hate your mate's hobbies and still be happy together. JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'A Nation of Poets' : Americans are an expressive lot. And they're rediscovering that verse gives them free rein. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arthur Lubin; Director of 'Phantom,' Other Classics BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Puts Lid on Land Takeovers : Mideast: Cabinet approves confiscation of Palestinian property in Jerusalem to build Israeli housing. Arabs say seizure of 131 acres, which premier vows will be last, threatens troubled peace process. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Inner Memorial JANET KINOSIAN
Wilson Thinks Activist Image Gives Him Edge GEORGE SKELTON
GOP Rebuffs Democrats' Offer to Deal on Taxes From Associated Press
Barn Storm : Agency Tries to Save Few Classic Structures Left J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Counting On Windfall From Cutbacks : Budget: Economists, however, caution that the drop in interest rates predicted by congressional panels may not occur. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Runoff Candidates Echo the Crime Issue HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snowfall in Sierra, Parts of West Nevada Snarls Traffic Associated Press
NAACP Leader Sworn In Before Crowd of 1,000 Associated Press
Fred Harmsen; Citrus Grower Helped Found College
Thomas Marrie; Executive of First Interstate Bancorp
Palestinian Military Court Sends Hamas Leader to Prison Reuters
RSVP / INTO THE NIGHT : It Was Kind of Like the Old Days HILLARY JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hong Kong Wonders if 'One Country, Two Systems' Is Only a Slick Slogan JIM MANN
Insurers Seek to Further Curb Quake Coverage THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Some Republicans Showing Sympathy for Militias' Views PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery No Guarantee of Payment : Support: A man won $11.2 million, but his son later went on the welfare rolls. The father caught up on what he owed after narrowly avoiding jail. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Joy Ride With Its Fair Share of Bumps JACK SMITH
Clinton Aide Calls Focus on Waco a 'Diversion' : Politics: Panetta decries likening Oklahoma blast to '93 raid, says some in GOP are using it to stall terrorism bill. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson's Border Record--Success or Opportunism? : Immigration: Report that he once employed an undocumented maid has put his long history in spotlight. PAUL JACOBS, This article was reported by Times staff writers James Bornemeier, Virginia Ellis, Paul Jacobs and Tony Perry. It was written by Jacobs
Wrong Tickets Dispensed in Lottery Snafu : Wagering: Computer error shuts down Saturday sales early, switching purchases to Wednesday's draw. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 3 Children Drown Associated Press
As Campaign Gears Up, Clinton Is Determined to Beat Reelection Odds : Politics: Even some advisers concede President faces obstacles in '96. But whatever the chances, he's demonstrating a resolve to alter them in his favor. ROBERT SHOGAN and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cultist Tied to Subway Attack Arrested in Japan : Crime: Yoshihiro Inoue is suspected of plotting nerve gas assault. Next target may be Supreme Truth leader. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dismissal of Army Captain Raises U.S. Policy Questions : Military: Haiti case illustrates conflict between following orders and belief in a higher duty to stop rights abuses. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Crossing the Line: Scab or Survivor : First came Caterpillar's surprise ultimatum--return or be replaced. The union tried to hold itself together. Its workers found that saying no to the company was hard. But for some, saying yes proved harder. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Priceless Donation to Arts--His Time ANN CONWAY
COMMITMENTS : THE STRANGEST SPECIES : Follow Them --but Don't Trust Them KATHY KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Being 14 and Coming of Age Were Never This Hilarious : YOUTH IN REVOLT, The Journals of Nick Twisp--A Novel by C.D. Payne ; Doubleday $21, 496 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Living to 100 Is Getting Easier SUZANNE SCHLOSBERG
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Man of the Century : In his 112 years, Chris Mortensen has seen a lot of change. But only one thing really : interests him: Cigars. SUZANNE SCHLOSBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Savoy CEO Recuperating After Angioplasty Surgery : Executives: Movie distribution company says it grappled with whether to disclose the news earlier. JAMES BATES Victor A. Kaufman..BD: TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County From Times Staff Reports
First Brother on Tour JAMES BATES
China Times Staff and Wire Reports
Los Angeles County From Times Staff Reports
China Times Staff and Wire Reports
China Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vietnam Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Los Angeles County From Times Staff Reports
Media Company Starts Buying Into Retail : Broadcasting: Discovery Communications says its purchase of a small chain is just the beginning. From the Washington Post
Rallies Show Even Brightest Can Come Out on Short End TOM PETRUNO
South Korea Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Japan's United Front Frays : U.S. Trade Pressure Causes Government-Industry Rifts LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keep Farm Jobs, Experts Tell Vietnam From Reuters
Boss Makes Vacationer Phone In and Pay for the Call
Economic Development Corp. Appoints New President Times Staff and Wire Reports
Toll-Call Profiteers Make Use of Foreign Connections From Associated Press
Thai Gem Industry Gains Luster : Asia: Country curbed smuggling and shady deal making and saw exports of stones and gold jewelry reach $2 billion in 1994. From Reuters
Los Angeles County From Times Staff Reports
Light Pens Point Way to Profit : Computers: FTG Data Systems in Stanton controls about 70% of the market for the devices, which are used in the O.J. Simpson trial. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Varied Images of America : Photo Agency Finds Success Through Diversity VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsoft Exec Expected to Announce He'll Retire : Technology: Company neither confirms nor denies the reports concerning Executive Vice President Mike Maples. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Titans' Garrido Puts In a Good Word for 49ers : College baseball: Opposing coach says Long Beach State deserves a berth in NCAA regionals. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Make NCAA Softball Tournament LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans' Loyd Named Tournament MVP LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abdul-Jabbar, Miller Inducted Today MARK HEISLER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Robbins Is High and Dry in Winning LPGA Championship From Associated Press
Things Get Too Quiet in This Series MARK HEISLER
Lindros Keys Quick Start to Lead Flyers Past Sabres in Five Games, 6-4 From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Orioles' Hammonds Sent to Double-A Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Robbins Is High and Dry in Winning LPGA Championship From Associated Press
Rockets No Match for Johnson's Magic : NBA playoffs: He scores 43 as Suns rally for 114-110 victory and 3-1 lead in series. From Associated Press
Sunny Hills Attempting to Win Consecutive Section Golf Titles MARTIN BECK
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Decision on Wallach Expected Soon CHRIS BAKER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Edmonds Down, Then Out of Lineup MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Chapman's Guidorizzi Pitches a Shutout
Bulls Hinder O'Neal's Magic : Pro basketball: League's top scorer is kept in check by Chicago's defensive pressure. MIKE NADEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CSUN Will Host Softball Regional Again PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancho Santiago, Saddleback to Meet
AROUND THE MAJORS : Orioles' Hammonds Sent to Double-A Associated Press
NCAA BASEBALL : Fullerton, Pepperdine Earn Berths
Worm's-Eye View Looks Pretty Much the Same to Him : Spurs: Sorry, Coach Hill, but one game on the bench isn't going to change Rodman's attitude. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martinez Continues Italian Open Mastery From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Quantrill, Slocumb Star as Hot Streak Continues for Phillies, 5-2 From Associated Press
WORLD SCENE : Moceanu Gets Push on Way to Stardom MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afternoon Deelites Is Ailing : Horse racing: Tendon injury discovered in colt could end his career, Mandella says. BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Lakers Face Real Can of Worms Now : Bulls Not Sharp, but They're Even : Eastern Conference: Jordan spreads it around as Chicago holds off Orlando. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New-Era NHL Wrestles With Old Problems : COMMENTARY JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
NBA PLAYOFFS : Lakers Face Real Can of Worms Now : Now They Must Fish or Cut Bait MIKE DOWNEY
NBA PLAYOFFS : Lakers Face Real Can of Worms Now : Pro basketball: They come up cold in 80-71 loss to Spurs and fall behind in series, 3-1. Rodman benched. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Shaky Hershiser Good Enough to Win, 3-1 From Associated Press
Ingram Learns as He Loses : Baseball: Dodger rookie struggles while adapting to playing third base, and Cardinals take advantage in 6-5 victory. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harrison Puts Dana Hills in the Fast Lane MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Titans Put It All Together to Win : College baseball: Cal State Fullerton takes Big West Conference tournament with 8-4 victory over Long Beach State. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If People Don't Know Them, It's Their Own Double Fault JULIE CART
NCAA SOFTBALL : UCLA Won't Host Regional WENDY WITHERSPOON
A Different Indy 500: Brayton Grabs Pole SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Brodeur Finds Boston a Real Garden Spot as Devils Eliminate Bruins From Associated Press
PREAKNESS : Injury Knocks Out Jumron; Serena's Song to Face Fillies BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garnett's Trail: From Preps to Pros SHAUN POWELL, NEWSDAY
Tee Shot True Blast for Davis : Baseball: He hits 423-foot homer in support of Langston, who pitches Angels to 8-1 victory in Kansas City. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former UCLA, Ram Coach Prothro Dies CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
WEEKEND REVIEW : Jazz : Pianists Marsalis, Roberts Share a Few Fine Moments ZAN STEWART ZAN STEWART..BD: SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Matthews Band Mixes It Up With Feel-Good Blend STEVE APPLEFORD
For Dave, the Show Must Go On : Television: Despite changes in ratings and staff, 'doing the show every night is still the most fun of all of this,' he says. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dave, Don't Look Back--Jay's Gaining DANIEL HOWARD CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics Masquerading as Art LEONCE GAITER, Leonce Gaiter is a Los Angeles writer. and
JAZZ REVIEW : Musicians Hold Forth as Rain Holds Off BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEW : Southwest, Nahualli Volley at Luckman Theatre TIMOTHY MANGAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Snakepit Misses Part of the Rock Equation SANDY MASUO
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Dance : 'Ezralow & . . . ' Steps On Gymnastic High Wire LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Television BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Far Flung Meets 'Joan of Arc': Far-Fetched Yet Effective JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Role Model for Maverick Filmmakers : Movies: Whether writer, director or producer of Hollywood B-pictures, Samuel Fuller has gone his own way with a vengeance. And gotten away with it. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Guerrilla Girls Comb Museums to Find Truth in Numbers : Art: Anonymous activists visit LACMA to take an accounting and to shine a spotlight on sexism and racism. JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Brightman Enlivens Lloyd Webber Songs DON HECKMAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : 'El Guateque' Shows Range of Local Acts ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEW : Oakland Ballet Dances 'Carmina' CHRIS PASLES
OPERA REVIEW : Sellars, et al, on the Fault Line : New Song-Play Barely Registers on Richter Scale MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
The Alamo Battle . . . Redux RODOLFO ACUNA, Rodolfo F. Acuna, Ph.D., teaches Chicano Studies at Cal State Northridge and is the author of "Occupied America: A History of Chicanos" and the forthcoming "Anything but Mexican: Chicanos in Contemporary Los Angeles."
JAZZ REVIEW : Ballads Are High Point for Jackie & Roy DON HECKMAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Page and Plant Ramble On, Unledded MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTV to Air Rock the Vote's Short Films on Health Care : Television: When the issue was hot, the political group was awarded a $2-million grant. When the debate faded, the funds were used for these works. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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