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What happened on May 19, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Love, PJ's Way: The Glamour, the Torment : Pop music review: Harvey delivers messages of emotional disjointedness at the Mayan. By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Levine and the Met Opera Orchestra Meet Strauss By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Die Hard,' Harder, Hardest : The Latest Installment Takes Blow-'Em-Up Escapades to the Extreme By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McNally's Ode to Maria Callas and Excellence : Theater review: 'Master Class,' the playwright's second tribute to the soprano, succeeds brilliantly. By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TELEVISION Dramatic Fall: The United Paramount Network... By Susan King, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Kato Tests the Stand-Up Waters in Hermosa Beach : Comedy review: The infamous house guest is amiably self-deprecating but needs writers who can feed him edgier, more focused material. By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Thriller 'Amateur' Shoots Mostly Blanks By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : China's Students 'Moving the Mountain' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Forget Paris' Winds Way Through Fizzled Ardor By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Rampo': Writer Caught in His Own Web By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Black Is' Is Riggs' Final Testament By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Rousing Retro Rock From Black Crowes By Dennis Hunt
Hubbard's Back With New Way of Playing By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : 'Not a Child' a Look at Lives of Chicago's Urban Youth By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bob Dylan, Friends: Back at Full Strength By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : In Search of Food on 3rd Street By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Fast-Food La Serenata for the Westside By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Confusion Looms for Digital Video Discs By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'King' Benefits From Charm and Humor By Scott Collins
Spirited, Abridged Version of 'Henry IV' By F. Kathleen Foley
'Messiah' Premises but Doesn't Deliver By F. Kathleen Foley
'U.N.V. Me' Satirizes the Usual Targets By Scott Collins
Satisfying 'Poe' at Hollywood Court By F. Kathleen Foley
Cannes Fest: \o7 Deja Vu \f7 in Land That Invented It : Movies: A funny thing about the 48th annual event--there's something pretty familiar about the people and activities. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Curator Quits Laguna Job for KOCE By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theatresports Provides the Newest Game in Town : Stage: The new improv group emphasizes story and narrative, in a competitive setting, rather than a night of comedy. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Imagine a Really Bard Day at the Office By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'After the Fall': Mind Over Miller : Ambitious Vanguard brings to life a mental landscape of conflict with strong acting, wise direction and the proper mood. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : Harelik's 'Legacy' Weighs Too Heavily By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Scandal's Influence Extends Beyond Navy : TAILSPIN: Women at War in the Wake of Tailhook \o7 by Jean Zimmerman\f7 ; Doubleday $24.95, 364 pages By Achy Obejas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Car Owner Tires of Uneven Tread Wear By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Assembly Lines : OC High asks: Are school assemblies worthwhile? What's the best or worst one you've ever been to?
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Atheist's Treatise Raises Reactions
THE GOODS : The Worst Way to Cruise in the Web By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Message of Peace
A New Beat : Yes, they wear baggy clothes and have club names. But they aren't gang members. These days, party crews do battle with dance moves. By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Winging It : These days, many more pilots are taking to the friendly skies in planes that \o7 they've\f7 built--not in a Piper or Cessna or Beech. Talk about your do-it-yourself projects. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Date Arrives for Divided School Prom By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : The World Tilts in the Arcade By Jackie Stein, \o7 Jackie Stein is a junior at Troy High School in Fullerton, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Oracle. \f7
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Finding Guidance in His Faith By Daniel Nally, \o7 Daniel Nally is a student at Dale Junior High in Anaheim. \f7
RSVP : In Honor of Art : Five Artists, From a Dance Choreographer to a Tenor, Get Their Due By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Student Protest Halts UC Regents' Affirmative Action Discussion By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Lawrence Rockwood
U.S. Archivist
Wilson and Immigration
Christian Coalition
Clinton's Summit With Yeltsin
Affirmative Action Dispute Halts Meeting of UC Regents By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Proposed NASA Cuts Threaten 40,000 Jobs By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DNA Statistics Point Firmly to Simpson, Witness Says : Trial: Criminalist's calculations magnify significance of blood 'matches.' But he also faults handling of evidence. By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Federal Workers Face New Foe: Fear : Even before Oklahoma City, anti-government hostility provoked scorn and sometimes violence. But the bombing is raising concerns that citizen anger may be at a perilous level. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Makes an Offer to Add Angels to Its Lineup : Baseball: Firm agrees to buy 25% from Autrys and operate the team. It would get option to buy the rest later. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Deduction Considered for Losses From Home Sales By Jonathan Peterson and Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tank's Driver Beset by Drug, Money Problems By Chris Kraul and Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ancient Bacteria Held in Amber Are Revived : Biology: Microbes, 25 million years old, could yield many scientific clues. Research awaits verification. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
House Adopts GOP Plan to Balance Budget by 2002 : Congress: A historic, 238-193 vote sends package of broad spending and tax cuts to Senate. Deficit-ending bill would slow Medicare's growth, curb farm subsidies. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Consultant Rollins Uses Anti-Jewish Slur at Roast From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson Assails NRA in Speech By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surgery for Parkinson's Sparks Debate By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Admiral, Pilot Found Dead at Crash Site By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Selects Merced Campus : Education: The availability of water is the deciding factor as regents choose Central Valley site. But construction is years away because no funds exist. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Senate OKs Ban on Cheap Handguns : Firearms: Measure on Saturday night specials passes narrowly and faces an uncertain future in the Assembly. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Decorum a Long Capitol Tradition By Faye Fiore
CDC Lab Sees Budget Cuts as Deadly Threat : Health: Officials warn that the agency's ability to do its job as the world's premier facility for tracking and controlling disease is at stake. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zaire's Efforts to Contain Virus Criticized From Associated Press
PHILIPPINES : Best-Laid Plans Lead to Ballot Triumph for Reform-Minded President Ramos : He cast the election as a referendum on his economic liberalization policies. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRANCE : Emigre Still at Airport 6 Years Later By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
British Agree to Higher-Level Sinn Fein Talks : Northern Ireland: Key secretary and Gerry Adams to hold most senior contacts yet while in Washington next week. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope Turns 75, but Says He's Not Ready for Retirement : Religion: John Paul II hits the age when other Catholic bishops must offer to quit. But he's leaving exit date to God. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parliament Expands Power of Ukrainian President By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Easy Life in Kuwait Ends for Family of Iraq Prisoner : Justice: Expatriate comfort gives way to fear for wife of an American who crossed border. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Cult Leader Hints He'll Shift Blame From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : GAZA STRIP : Palestinians Say Veto Shows U.S. Is Biased From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retired General Accused of Torture Takes Over in Rio By Ron Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternative Women's Cadet Plan Backed Associated Press
Government Has Cause to Hold Nichols, Judge Rules : Courts: Magistrate rejects defense argument that evidence falls short. Lawyer says suspect was home on day of Oklahoma City blast. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Forswears \o7 Bureaucrat \f7 Gibe Reuters
Custody Fight's Twist: Twins by 2 Fathers From Associated Press
Officers Turn Memorial Into a Debauchery From the Washington Post
Storms, Floods Plague Wide Swath of Nation From Times Wire Services
Spending Cuts OKd Despite Veto Threat : Budget: House Republicans warn that emergency relief will be delayed if Clinton fails to sign bill. Measure slashes programs by $16.4 billion. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Use of DNA Puts Science on Trial By Bill Boyarsky
Ito Boots 2 Journalists for Talking in Court : Media: Reporters from Court TV, USA Today are permanently banned from proceedings. Jurors had complained that they were disruptive. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Adopts GOP Plan to Balance Budget by 2002 : Congress: O.C. delegation joins majority in 238-193 vote, sending plan for spending and tax cuts to Senate. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Anaheim Falters, Disney Gives It a Boost By Greg Hernandez and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For Investors, Attorney's Bet Pays Off Today By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Co. to Buy 25% of Angels : New Partner to Run Team's Daily Operations : Baseball: Plan still needs approval of Major League owners. The entertainment giant will have option to purchase the rest later. News gives boost to Anaheim's plans for massive sports complex. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merrill Executives Saw O.C.'s Disaster Coming By Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney, Autrys Reach Deal to Sell 25% of the Angels : Baseball: Firm will take over daily operation of club, with option to buy the rest of the team later. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAPID WITHDRAWAL: Los Angeles police are seeking three men... By Jeff Schnaufer
DRIVE-BY I.D.: The two men driving through a quiet Oxnard... By Phyllis W. Jordan
Disney Teams With Angels : Voices
DISNEY TEAMS WITH ANGELS : A Big League Merchandiser Steps Up to the Plate : Marketing: After the success of Mighty Ducks hockey and paraphernalia, the Disney/Angels agreement is being viewed as another potential coup. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haitian Deportee Jumps to Death From Plane Reuters
Medical Lab to Pay $8 Million in Fraud Case From Associated Press
Hundreds Flee Rising Rivers in Missouri, Illinois From Times Wire Services
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Raabe Released From Jail After Family and Friends Post His Bond
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Measure R Fund-Raising Race Strictly No Contest : Politics: 'Yes' side leads $600,000 to 0, but both camps agree it doesn't mean much yet. 'No' side says it will have enough. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
1 Victim's Son Held in Killings at CityWalk By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deduction Considered for Home Sales Losses : Taxes: Valley experts are skeptical that the bill now before Congress would help those with quake damage. By Geoff Boucher and Jonathan Peterson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tuning In to Tradition : Acoustic music hasn't lost its charm. Today it blends old-time with modern styles.4 By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley's Acoustic Festivals By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's a Little Bit Country : Colin Cameron's recognition in the genre follows years of success with pop and rock, as well as jazz and folk. The bass player has contributed to film scores and more than 20 gold records. By David S. Barry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 David S. Barry is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Pianist's Key Connections : Ross Tompkins has built a 35-year career playing with some of the grand characters of jazz. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
Variety the Spice of Festival : Valley Jewish event will present a vast array of offerings, from a famed singer of Sephardic music to kosher Chinese food to an African American group singing in Hebrew. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diverging Roads to Beauty : Unblemished landscapes as well as those altered by L.A.'s concrete freeways reflect the views of two generations of painters. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
King of the Wild Frontier : Disney's influential vision of the American West goes on display at the Autry. By Patricia Ward Biederman, Times Staff Writer
The Mouse's Biggest Booster
Lost and Still Not Found : David Rabe's tale of '70s confusion and personal quests is still valid, say director and stars of 'In the Boom Boom Room.' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
A Rose for Rose : Play, begun six years ago, plumbs the wit and wisdom of the Kennedy matriarch. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
THEATER REVIEW : Heehaw Instead of Heart By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Pop Music Charts
Suited for Savings : Local newscasters and celebrities find considerable discounts at a warehouse of top men's apparel in Westlake Village. By Geri Cook
Incognito Revealed: Dancing, Games, Friendly Talk By Tim May
Drawn Back to Childhood : More adults are returning to the comforts of crayons--from CSUN students to artistic parents. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Danica Kirka is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Tracking a Vanishing Act : Even amateurs can start to appreciate Saturn during a nine-month astronomical event in which the rings will seemingly 'disappear.' By Jeff Schnaufer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Degree of Tranquillity : Master's College features a well-stocked library and a quiet student center on 98 lush acres. By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard writes regularly for The Times. \f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Hot Out of the Tandoor : Somi Rehil's latest Indian food outlet is turning out savory clay-oven-baked creations in downtown Burbank. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life! \f7
BUSINESS
Interest Rate Jitters Scare 81 Points Out of Dow : Markets: Widespread selloff is steepest since November. Bond yields rise on news of smaller overall U.S. trade deficit. From Times Wire Services
Consumers in a Fowl Mood: The Agriculture Department said... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Video Dating Service Settles FTC Charges \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Two Words: Plastic Shortage: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. said... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
That Sneeze Will Cost You: Kimberly-Clark Corp. said it... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Tariff Clock Is Ticking for Luxury Car Dealers : Sales: The prospect of prices doubling draws more shoppers. There's lot of talk about impact of sanctions, but no ready answers. By Geoff Boucher and John O'Dell Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Interest Rate Jitters Scare 81 Points Out of Dow : Markets: Widespread selloff is steepest since November, suggesting long-awaited 'correction' in stock prices may be here. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S.-JAPAN TRADE SHOWDOWN : March Deficit With Japan Surges 30% : Commerce: $6.1-billion figure, the highest in four months, adds fuel to Washington's tough stance on tariffs for luxury cars. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Alleges Attacks Linked to Contractors of Carole Little : Courts: Ex-employee makes the charges in wrongful-termination suit. Company denies liability. By Jeff Brazil and Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Killings Stun Garment Trade : Violence Shines Spotlight on Volatile Apparel Industry By Donna K.H. Walters and George White, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Is Michael Ovitz Ready to Move Over to MCA? : Company Town: Some insiders suggest the mega-agent may want to gamble on landing an even bigger fish down the line. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Luxury Car Tariff Draws Buyers : Autos: Consumers fear doubling of price for some Japanese models. Others refuse to be stampeded. By Geoff Boucher and John O'Dell Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Executive of NME Hospital Convicted of Felony Threat : Health care: Former administrator of psychiatric facility sent letter to co-worker who had criticized him. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Kerkorian: Absent but Accounted For : Autos: Talk of his takeover attempt dominates Chrysler's annual meeting. Company announces 25% boost in dividend. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumers in a Fowl Mood: The Agriculture Department said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Red-Hot Fund Manager Says It's Time to Cool It By Tom Petruno
Dating Service Agrees to Settle FTC Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Time Warner Defends Rappers : Music: Protesters reappear at annual meeting. CEO Levin stands by record labels and the creative process. By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Kangaroos and Costner at Cannes By Claudia Eller
Company Town \o7 Bloomberg Business News\f7
Company Town
Company Town : Mel Harris Is Topic A at Sony
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
What's the Big Deal? It Just Might Be a Scam : Fraud: Tall tales that take in otherwise shrewd investors are nothing new. But they still work. By John Cunniff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
HEALTH CARE : European Union Sets the Standards for O.C. Biomedical Companies' Profits Compiled by Barbara Marsh, Times staff writer
Defense Cites Low Salaries in Honda Bribery Trial : Courts: Prosecutors, in closing arguments, say greed motivated executives to seek kickbacks for supplies of cars. From Times Wire Services
Rain, Market Demand Take Toll on Builder J.M. Peters
Health Care Compiled by Barbara Marsh, Times staff writer
Health Care Compiled by Barbara Marsh, Times staff writer
PenUltimate Inc.: The Irvine software company recorded a...
Clothestime Inc.: The Anaheim women's clothing retailer...
Helionetics Inc.: The Irvine diversified high technology...
Bergen Brunswig Corp.: The Orange-based distributor of...
Fidelity National Financial Inc: The Irvine insurance...
Davstar Industries Ltd.: Shares of the Costa Mesa company...
Five O.C. Firms Win Awards for Innovative Technology By Ross Kerber
Investors Souring on Actions of China's Tsingtao Beer Managers : Stocks: Amid lower profits, brewery officials have decided to retool. Overseas fund managers wonder why they weren't told of the strategy. From Reuters
Friendly Hills HealthCare Announces Services-Affiliation Pact
TouchStone Software Corp.: The Huntington Beach software...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Witness to Fatal CityWalk Attack Is Arrested By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elizabeth Montgomery Dies of Cancer By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Dies After Youths Beat Him at High School : Violence: Teen-ager is attacked in hallway on Narbonne campus in Harbor City. Police arrest five. By Jeff Kass and Kim Kowsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bolshoi Dancer, Actor Alexander Godunov Dies By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Rise Remake of Marina Looms After State OK : Land use: Critics say approval of ambitious project is latest example of pro-development tendency of Coastal Commission. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Bilingual Requirement for 911 Operators Being Studied
KOREATOWN : Police Seek Clues in Slaying of Woman
GLENDALE : Teen-Ager Pleads Guilty to Vandalizing Church
LOS ANGELES : Officers to Drive Cars Fueled by Natural Gas
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : MTA to Close Service Centers, Cut Phone Hours
INGLEWOOD : Rapper Tone Loc Taken to Hospital After Collapsing
LOS ANGELES : Bail Denied After Alleged Threat Against Jailers
LOS ANGELES : MTA Launches Safety Program for Crossings
LOS ANGELES : LAPD Gets Grant to Link With Sheriff's Gang Files
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Obscenity Commission Gets Reprieve From Supervisors
LOS ANGELES : Hearing Set for Ex-Officer Charged in Homeless Assault
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY : Ousted Horcher Switches Affiliation to Democrats
He doesn't need to carry a big stick: You may recall that... By Steve Harvey
4,500 Attend Funeral for Slain Deputy
L.A. Ethics Panel Says 3 Officials Violated Code By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heidi Fleiss' Attorneys Ask Judge to Dismiss Federal Charges By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury May Hear Recording of Menendez Call By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Little Joy in This Muddle : Washington seems awash in corruption probes
Newfangled Crime, Old-Time Fix : Existing laws can address almost all computer crime, including smug
Don't Silence America's Voices : U.S. foreign policy must remain linked to huge radio audience abroad
PLATFORM : 'The Most Important Thing We Have in Common Is Our Diversity'
A Cautionary Tale for the Religious Right : Freedom: The role of the Christian Coalition in government should worry us all. By Eli Hecht, \o7 Rabbi Eli Hecht is vice president of the Rabbinical Alliance of America and is the director of Chabad of South Bay in Lomita\f7
Tourism Video Touts L.A.'s Ethnic Neighborhoods By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Nightmare of Children in Poverty : Informed Opinions on Today's Topics By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yaroslavsky, Feuer Can't Deny the Positives of 'Going Negative' By Cynthia H. Craft and Hugo Martin and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
C. D. (Don) Legrand, WWII Veteran and Insurance Executive, Dies at 70
Threat of Budget Veto Puts Quake Funds in Limbo : Recovery: President Clinton's plan to ax a $16.4-billion Republican spending cut bill could affect delivery of $4.9 billion in aid. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Stores, Restaurants Robbed by 3 Gunmen : Crime: The spree hits targets from Canoga Park to Hollywood. Police are investigating holdups at two Valley recycling firms. By Julie Tamaki and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Habitats for Humanity : Two Families Look Forward to Moving Into Brand-New Homes By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Efforts Stepped Up to Keep People Off Rails By Antonio Olivo
Roy Campanella Run Scheduled Sunday By Antonio Olivo
SAN FERNANDO : High School Gears Up for 100th Anniversary By Tim May
VAN NUYS : College Is Offering Paralegal Training By Douglas Alger
SAN FERNANDO : Democrats Group Receives Charter By Tim May
STUDIO CITY : Residents' Group Opposes Eatery Plan By Kay Hwangbo
BURBANK : Historic Planes on Display in Visit to Airport By Steve Ryfle
School Invites Public to Old World Fair By Frank Manning
NORTHRIDGE : PTA to Raise Funds With Fair, Auction By Antonio Olivo
WINNETKA : Rock Singer Will Perform at Church By Jeannette Desantis
WOODLAND HILLS : Car Dealer Has Faith in Revival of Boulevard By Frank Manning
RESEDA : Students Get a Firsthand Look at Opera By Michael Arkush
ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT : Hopefuls Debate as Mailers Provoke Anger By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7-Year-Old Pacoima Girl Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash
School Club Treasurer Charged in Embezzlement : Crime: Topanga Elementary booster group says $18,000 is missing. Woman is also accused in unrelated $23,000 theft. By Frank Manning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City of L.A. Is Ordered to Pay Widow Damages : Courts: Jury rules city liable for $622,830 to estranged wife and two children of a man killed by an off-duty LAPD officer in 1992. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Proposal to Expand Dump Would Do Little Harm, Report Says : Trash: Document says concerns such as pollution and traffic to Chiquita landfill can be lessened by its operator. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Financial Woes Bring Cutbacks to Fair : Entertainment: There will be four concerts this year at the Antelope Valley event instead of the customary five. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recording of Menendez Call Could Be Heard by Jury By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22-Story Towers Win State OK : Marina del Rey: Critics say approval is sign of coastal panel's pro-growth tendency. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tourism Film Touts L.A. Ethnic Areas : Culture: Video funded by the Convention and Visitors Bureau paints positive images of four neighborhoods. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auditors Say Point Mugu Data Is Out of Date : Military: Meeting with Beilenson, analysts concede that projected savings from closure are based on unreliable estimates. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refinery Agrees to Settlement : Environment: Tenby Inc., without admitting wrongdoing, will pay $90,000 to various agencies to settle civil suit over 1993 pipeline leak. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Music Gala Serves Up Tea, Trumpets By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From Dreams to Reality : 300 Don Caps and Gowns for a Short but Sweet Ceremony at Ventura College By Duncan Martell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gunshots Fired as 3 Men Rob Bank in Camarillo By Jeff Mcdonald and Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : Villanova School to Hold Graduation By Catherine Saillant
OJAI : Wrongly Charged Man Files Claim By Barbara Murphy
FILLMORE : Man Sought in Alleged Assault By Christina Lima
VENTURA : 300 Women Aviators to Attend Convention By J. E. Mitchell
CAMARILLO : Cineplex to Open Tonight in Mission Oaks By J.E. Mitchell
THOUSAND OAKS : Armed Man Robs Fast-Food Outlet By Scott Hadly
Man Held in Stabbing of Ex-Wife's Friend By Scott Hadly
NEWBURY PARK : Teen-Ager Sentenced in Drive-By Attack By Barbara Murphy
SIMI VALLEY : Charges Filed Against Auto Service Firms By Nicholas Riccardi
Deputies Arrest Murder Suspect By David R. Baker
THOUSAND OAKS : Plaza Plaque Keeps a Star's Name 'in Lights' By Tracy Wilson
Simi Valley Resident on Track of Vandals Who Hurled Bowling Ball : Crime: Since his wife's windshield was smashed, Ron Wood has contacted neighbors for help in the search. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries By David R. Baker
ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS COUNCIL : Sheriff Says He Didn't Endorse Loh Despite Brochure By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artists Put Santa Monicas on Canvas : Preservation: Some hope that capturing recreation area in paintings will draw attention to its importance. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents Want Their Autistic Son to Speak at Graduation Ceremonies : Simi Valley: The couple are taking action. But Royal High officials stand by a student panel's selection of two other speakers. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Expand Dump Would Do Little Harm, Report Says : Trash: Document says concerns such as water pollution and traffic can be lessened by operator. Proposal on Chiquita landfill is sought by Ventura County authorities. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Can He Defend John Famalaro? With Human Touch By Dana Parsons
Gunshot Slaying of Boy, 14, Baffles Authorities By Yvette Cabrera and Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Seeking a Pollution Solution : 'Smog Dogs' Help Testers Sniff Out High Emissions By Tom Ragan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
10 Suspended in Racial Fracas at High School : Conflict: Cafeteria brawl at Aliso Viejo involved white supremacist and African American gangs, district official says. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22 Arrested in Broad Sweep Targeting 2 Anaheim Gangs : Police: Operations focus on aiding neighborhood near Disneyland. Unrelated raid carried out in Rancho Santa Margarita. By Lee Romney and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CLASS ACT: Russian ballet star Alexander Godunov, who died... By Jerry Hicks and Jim Washburn and Randy Lewis
Youth
SEAL BEACH : City's Pier to Reopen on Saturday By Russ Loar
ANAHEIM : Renovated Apartments to Serve as Prototype By Alan Eyerly
Countywide : Looking for a Pet? Shelter Can Help By Alan Eyerly
FULLERTON : No Proof of Animal Abuse at School Found By Mimi Ko
FULLERTON / LA HABRA : Cities to Help Fund Communications Net By Mimi Ko
LA PALMA : City Executive Expects a Good Fiscal Year By Bill Billiter
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pier Duck-A-Thon Will Benefit Clinic
LAGUNA HILLS : Group Will Host Discussion on Scoliosis
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Public Hearing Planned Before Water Rate Hike By Debra Cano
COSTA MESA : Agency Strikes Out on Loan to Buy Building By Hope Hamashige
LAGUNA BEACH : P.E. Teachers Escape District Budget Ax By Leslie Earnest
IRVINE : School District Plans Poll on Parcel Tax By Russ Loar
GARDEN GROVE : Entrants Sought for Berry Festival Events By Alan Eyerly
NEWPORT BEACH : Student Art Picked for 1996 Calendar By Holly J. Wagner
COSTA MESA : Volunteer Efforts Planned for Weekend By Hope Hamashige
SAN CLEMENTE : Property Taxes to Rise With Road Repair Plan By Julie Fate Sullivan
Orange County Almanac
Panel Backs Dornan on Military Growth, Benefits Policies : Congress: Subcommittee delays debate on discharge of HIV-positive personnel and overseas abortions. By Lisa Richwine, STATES NEWS SERVICE
Anita Hill Denounces 'Cruel' Welfare Cuts : Politics: In rare public speech, Oklahoma law professor says proposed reforms will not reduce teen pregnancies. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Attacks Prompt Stepped-Up Patrols By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Release Name of One Killing Victim : Crime: No motive has been found for the shooting of construction worker Harry Vaughan and another man. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philanthropy Bankruptcy Extends to O.C. From Associated Press
Irvine Police Seek Links in Computer Chip Robberies By Ross Kerber and Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Spectator Injured by Runaway Horse By Bob Mieszerski
Tennis Croatian Goran Ivanisevic, who lost to Andrei... From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : What Should Be Days of Delight for McPeek By Andrew Beyer, WASHINGTON POST
COMMENTARY : Phillies Aren't Conceding a Thing to Braves in the NL East By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Davis Playing the Angles for Stadium By Phil Jackman, BALTIMORE SUN
Ex-Big Leaguer Metkovich Is Dead at 73
Dodgers' Weakness Shows, 7-6 : Baseball: Relying on youth and beset by injuries, they lose third in row to Pirates. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Orlando Walking on Air : Eastern Conference: Magic scores last 14 points to eliminate Bulls, 108-102. Flu-bitten Jordan can't rally team. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Spurs Finally Deep-Six Lakers : Western Conference: Robinson, Rodman help San Antonio stave off home team and win series, 100-88. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allanson Weighs In for Angels By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Penguins Come All the Way Back From Associated Press
Report Further Tarnishes Miami Image From Staff and Wire Reports
It's USC-UCLA, so They Still Get in Digs By Thomas Bonk
Senior Tennis Looks for a Bit of Golf Magic By Larry Stewart
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Rigas Reaches Deal to Buy Pirates \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Owen Forces Lachemann to Play Him By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : They Had No Idea How to Hit Nomo By Bob Nightengale
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Macfarlane's Power Keeps Red Sox Hot From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : It Takes Time, but Mets Exploit Drabek From Associated Press
NBA PLAYOFFS : Rockets Go to the Limit Against Suns From Associated Press
PREAKNESS STAKES : Thunder Gulch Looks Better in Hindsight By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Rallies, Wins Pac-10 Series Opener
NCAA SOFTBALL : UCLA Will Play Campbell Today
Dodgers' Inexperience Starting to Cost Them : Baseball: Pirates win third in a row, 7-6; L.A. falls below .500 for the first time this season. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Spurs Finally Deep-Six Lakers : Western Conference: Robinson, Elliott help San Antonio stave off home team and win series, 100-88, to gain finals for first time since 1983. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : The Well Is Dry, Energy Is Sapped By Mike Downey
Disney Buying a Piece of Mickey Mouse Club By Mike Penner
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Angels Seem to Have Found Mighty Angel of Their Own By Ross Newhan
Former Major Leaguer Metkovich Dies at Age 74
Ducks' Lebeau Signs to Play in Switzerland : Hockey: Free-agent center, Anaheim's third-leading scorer in 1994-95, gets a two-year contract with Lugano. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebeau, Ducks' Third-Leading Scorer, Leaves Team to Play in Switzerland By Robyn Norwood
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Penske Can't Get Raindrops to Cooperate By Shav Glick
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : They Had No Idea How to Hit Nomo By Bob Nightengale
Rally Killer : El Dorado's Jamieson Has Knack for Escaping From the Toughest Pitching Jams By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Angels Seem to Have Found Mighty Angel of Their Own By Ross Newhan
Latest Disney Attraction Gets Good Reviews : Angels: New investor prompts favorable responses by players, fans. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Fast-Working Miller Proves His Points in Calabasas Win By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Awarded Another Chance at Bat : Baseball: Southern Section overturns league ruling and installs Pioneers in playoffs. Westlake ousted. By Bryan Rodgers and Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL : The Final Chapter : Pitcher Blake-Small Concludes Storybook Career as No. 7 Matadors Open Play at Home in NCAA Regional By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Walks Away With 6-5 Loss to La Verne : Baseball: Kingsmen mount late rally, but fall in NCAA Division III playoff opener. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL : They Come to Hit Parker, Usually Miss : High school: La Canada ace turns batters away in droves, leads Spartans into playoffs. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abraham Starts Over at CSUN : Basketball: Matadors hire ex-Oregon State assistant to revive faltering women's program. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maumausolo's Solo Shots Are Tale of the Tape at Northridge
Fabricius Undergoes Career Change : Baseball: Newbury Park baseball coach resigns, plans to pursue football. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Lands 4 More Baseball Recruits for 1996 By Steve Elling
CSUN's Kanowsky Wins Decathlon
PREP BADMINTON / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Garden Grove Moves to Semifinals By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION TRACK AND FIELD : Athletes Seek to Qualify for Master's By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Usual, Rodman Moves to His Own Beat : Spurs: But he makes the plays on the floor to help San Antonio eliminate the Lakers. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writer Measures Parker and Gets Fit for a Collar : Softball: Times staffer learns just how difficult it is to hit La Canada right-hander. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Griffin Gives Foes the Shivers at Michigan By Dana Haddad
Heck Still Looking for Serratos to Excel : Track: Coach is convinced the Canyons freshman can improve at the JC State meet. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Los Alamitos' Free Ride Ends at the Hands of Camarillo By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY SECTION TRACK & FIELD PRELIMS : Lee Finds His Match and Then Some By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL : Pierce Ready for Riverside in Round Two By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Long Beach State Beats Miami, 4-1
Brannan Is Satisfying Miami's Need for Speed By Jason Reid
Sick, Tired, Nearly Snake Bit, Tiger Woods Keeps On Playing \o7 Associated Press\f7
Moshiri, Homberger Sign Letters of Intent
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