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What happened on April 16, 1996
NEWS
Controversial LAPD Unit Meant to Kill Suspect, Suit Says HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Titillating Tell-All Triggers a Tawdry Tinseltown Tiff JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Enthusiast's Letter Triggers Questions About Bombing Role RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaked Memo Describes Wilson as 'Pro-Tobacco' MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : NRA Unit Helping Fund Goetz Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China Is Said to Seek Tighter Rein on Tibet Reuters
EPA to Unveil New Guidelines on Carcinogens JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Knocks Out Beirut Electricity JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boone Has Baseball in His Blood Chris Foster
O.C. Reaches Tentative Pact With Dissident Investors MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternative Filers
Hunters Undone by Merchant's Eagle Eye Associated Press
House Takes Up Tax-Limit Amendment JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Braces for Bruising Immigration Battle MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leak Could Lead to a Wave of Ills RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Leader of S. Korea Defends Slush Fund DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Kim Campaign Plot Outlined DAVID ROSENZWEIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight
Dole Treads With Care as He Fends Off Flat-Tax Demands From a Times Staff Writer
Don't Condemn, Gates Tells Rally for Deputies TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : Half-Sister Hopes to Save Brother's Life From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Anti-Terrorism Pact Reached in Congress JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Spending Curbs Debated in High Court DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly OKs Wilson's Plan to Cut Taxes DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apartheid-Era Crimes Get an Anguished, Angry Airing BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Race-Based Claim by Sen. Rogers Brings Call for Resignation CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JetHawks Fever About More Than Baseball DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ebola Virus Hits Monkeys in Texas Facility From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : INDONESIA : 14 Die After Soldier Opens Fire in Hangar From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : Militia Heads Warn Against Looting From Times Wire Reports
'Security Zone' Residents Are Stuck in Middle MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Teen Who 'Divorced' Her Parents Is Found From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Freemen' Plow Fields, Defying Law and FBI LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congress May Limit Death Penalty Appeals DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Proposes 4-Party Talks on Peace in Korea JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : HAWAII : Trial in Marines' DNA Case Opens From Times Staff and Wire Reports
25 Arrested in Crackdown on Meth Makers LEE ROMNEY and DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tax-Limit Amendment Fails in House Vote JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : 4 Officers Sentenced for Robbing Pushers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Allows Suit Targeting Governor and UC Regents AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
The Junior Phils' Many Mansions SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funeral for Young Pilot Celebrates Her Love of Flying From Associated Press
Suspect's Cabin Yields Trove of Items, FBI Says RICHARD C. PADDOCK and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Justices Ease Relocation of Children in Divorce Cases MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Ebola Virus Hits 2 Imported Monkeys From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Punch Lines
Snelling Improves Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : WEST VIRGINIA : 2 Guards in Black's Mock Hanging Fired From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ECONOTES : Time for Earth's Spring Cleaning CONNIE KOENENN
Self-Help Guidance a Modem Away REBECCA HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cold Comfort JOHN S. SALADYGA, NEWSDAY
O.C.-Based Sting Targets Growing Meth Trade LEE ROMNEY and DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Staff Pitches In to Turn El Toro Into a Contender MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Romancing the Stones Pays Off at Black-Tie Bash for Symphony KATHRYN BOLD
L.A. STORIES : Tunnel Vision ROB A. CAMPBELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Athletes and Illness : Back from the Brink : El Toro's Smith Keeps Promise After Contracting Rare Vascular Disease MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Wants You to See Beyond the Chair SUSAN HOWLETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Athletes and Illness : Back from the Brink : Attitude Helps Capistrano Valley's Thurlow Fight Off Spinal Meningitis WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tomorrowland Is Gone but It's Not Forgotten DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Suspect Arraigned in Carjacking Death JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wishing a Family Some Peace on a Most Unsettling Day Jerry Hicks
'Panty Bandit' Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colleges / Campus scene : Spring Enrollment Up at University BILL BILLITER and DEBRA CANO and HOPE HAMASHIGE and MIMI KO CRUZ
Colleges / Campus scene : Live-TV Internet Course Being Offered BILL BILLITER and DEBRA CANO and HOPE HAMASHIGE and MIMI KO CRUZ
Home Sales Climbing After Yearlong Slide DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Center to Mark 1st Anniversary MIMI KO CRUZ
Sherman Oaks : Meeting Set to Discuss School Expansion Plan MARGARET RAMIREZ
Saturday Book Sale to Benefit Library
Obituaries
New Sign Ordinance Being Modified FRANK MESSINA
Residents Urge Mayor to Take Stand on Affirmative Action
Simi Signs New Cable Contract With Comcast MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Party On at Opening of Surf City Store
Obituaries : Harry Rising; 84, Longtime Bank Teller
Korea Moves From Courtesy Call to the Front Burner : The most interesting stops of President Clinton's trip are in Asia, where a little U.S. support goes a longer way. TOM PLATE, Tom Plate's column runs Tuesdays. His e-mail address is
A Little Relief on a Taxing Day
Perspectives on the Middle East : Peres Fights on Two Fronts, in Lebanon and in the Polls : Israel: The electorate, unhinged by terrorism, demands security; can Labor deliver and also complete the peace? YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI, Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior writer for the Jerusalem Report and author of "Memoirs of a Jewish Extremist" (Little, Brown & Co.)
For Clergy, Charity Will Begin at Home NICK GREEN
Calabasas : Builder, Residents End Talks on Park Centre FRANK MANNING
Judge's OK Opens Door to Overhaul of Special Education AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Questions of Citizenship Tax Sen. Rogers SCOTT HARRIS
103 Schools Join LEARN Program; 1 Kept Out
Homeless Leave Encampment Near City Hall NORA ZAMICHOW and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : 10 Years Ago Today . . .
Public Peril in City Hall's Shadow : Squalor and drug crime on county-state lot must be dealt with
Planner Urges Delay in Center Expansion ERIC WAHLGREN
Supervisors Split Over Term Limits SHELBY GRAD
Mayor to Unveil Proposals to Improve Police Force JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hewitt Is Rejected for Air Quality Post From a Times Staff Writer
Colleges / Campus scene : Boater Gives Yacht to Marine Program BILL BILLITER and DEBRA CANO and HOPE HAMASHIGE and MIMI KO CRUZ
Bill to Curb Housing Ills Retooled JEFF KASS
Funding Opposed for Housing Project ERIC WAHLGREN
Montana
Growing Field of Candidates
Council Reviews Payment Plan for Keys Dredging TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assisted Suicide
Council to Discuss Upcoming Vacancies on 4 Commissions ALAN EYERLY
D.A., Women's Group Clash Over Ban on Abuse Exhibit FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake View Terrace : Park Panel Expected to OK Equestrian Center HUGO MARTIN
Planning Cities in the Virtually Real World : Computer replicas of L.A. streets are building blocks for urban designers, right down to the tree trunks. KEN CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
11th-Hour Gifts Rescue Struggling Food Bank FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Urged to Recycle Phone Books
Insensitive Remarks by Brando and Handel
Claremont Official Joins City ENRIQUE LAVIN
South Bay : Space Shortage Forces Closure of Day Care Program
Golden West Grad Wins National Award MIMI KO CRUZ
Firefighter Hurt Battling Bar Fire
Chatsworth : Councilman Agrees, Traffic Sign's Too Big DAVID E. BRADY
Public Golf Benefit Will Help Teachers
MTA Resumes Tunneling Below Hollywood Freeway JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Forum to Focus on Beatings FRED ALVAREZ
Lake View Terrace : Park Panel Expected to OK Equestrian Center HUGO MARTIN
The Real Aim of the Katyushas : Syria: Assad supplies Hezbollah with rockets when he wants to stir the pot. EDWARD N. LUTTWAK, Edward N. Luttwak is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington and the author of the 1993 book "The Endangered American Dream."
Obituaries
Southeast : 2 Women Beaten by Neighbors, Police Say
Women Urged Not to Ignore AIDS Threat KATE FOLMAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Welfare Reform vs. Politics : As Washington stalls, the states--including California--suffer
Homeless Residents Leave Drug Camp Across From City Hall NORA ZAMICHOW and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Alliance for the Arts Names New Director MIGUEL BUSTILLO
City Charter Effort Faces Crucial Vote ERIC WAHLGREN
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Will Merit Pay Help or Hurt Universities? ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$4.3-Million Grant to Promote Arts Education
That Foreign Guy in the Senate
School Enrollment Issues to Be Discussed
Host Families Wanted for Exchange Students
East Valley : Public Input Sought on Land Use Planning KATE FOLMAR
Chemical That Cuts Smog May Threaten Water JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth : Woman Fined for Fake Chanel Sales NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Slain Girl Told Judge of Threat FRANK B. WILLIAMS and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Get Probation, Fines for Insider Trading PAUL ELIAS
County Health System Bailout Gets Final OK JEFFREY L. RABIN and JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Manzanar Site
Nothing Puts Off Procrastinators LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges / Campus scene : College's Guests to See Duck Pond Race BILL BILLITER and DEBRA CANO and HOPE HAMASHIGE and MIMI KO CRUZ
Horse Sense : Motorists, Riders Need to Use Their Heads When They Share the Road JOSE CARDENAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills : Pierce Job Fair Will Feature 30 Firms FRANK MANNING
High School Wins JROTC Program LESLEY WRIGHT
Arab Leaders Must Stop Reign of Terror : Zealots: Mubarak and Hussein stand to lose the peace they made if Hamas and Hezbollah are not contained. ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at
Panel Rejects LAX Noise-Reduction Bill From a Times Staff Writer
Huffington on Brown's Death
Toddler's Death Brings Network Into Being EMI ENDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bodies of Woman, Infant Found in Car
Eight Teenagers Arrested in Weekend Assault on Gay Man
Ex-Member of Milli Vanilli Pleads No Contest to 3 Assaults
Westside : Community Group Targets School's Military Program
County Democrat Chief Averts Vote J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Janet Lindgren to Run for School Board MIGUEL HELFT
More Nixon Tapes: The Facts, However Ugly They Might Be : Pending release meets the public's right and need to know
Slaying Suspect Pleads Not Guilty PAUL ELIAS
San Fernando Valley : Arson Causes $50,000 Damage to Glendale Bakery
City Seeks Volunteers for Painting, Planting
Art Exhibit to Feature Free Youth Concert KELLY DAVID
Girl Jailed on Suspicion of Intimidating Boy, Family MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : Japanese Tea-Making Ritual Displayed
Whistler's Mission : Scientist Shows That Paleontology Is Something the Masses Can Dig JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Word's the Thing at Scrabble Contest JOHN POPE
Suspect Hurt in Shootout Sues Special LAPD Unit HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
L.A. School Chief to Resign, Citing Job Frustrations AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Arguments Begin in Sentencing of Ex-Rep. Walter Tucker III
Second Mini Grand Prix to Benefit Arthritis Foundation BILL BILLITER
Suspect Is Arraigned In Early Fatal Carjacking JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Beach to Crack Down July 4 DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Discretion in 'Three Strikes' Case Upheld KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early Socializing by Released Condors Surprises Biologists MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley : Director of Coalition to Prevent Violence in Pasadena Resigns
North Hills : Neighborhood Watch to Host Councilman DAVID E. BRADY
Police Search
And the Little Boy Cried AL MARTINEZ
Gang Member, 15, Found Beaten to Death Near Home ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Like Putty in Their Hands MIGUEL HELFT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fate of Public Beach Trail in Gated Community to Be Weighed JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
SPORTS
Nothing Wrong with Davis Cup When This Doctor Was Around Julie Cart
Seahawks' Behring Accused of Sexual Assault JODY BERGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Entries Announced for Revamped Indy 500 From Staff and Wire Reports
Esperanza Fires Coach Hill Despite 25-4 Record Last Season CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ginter Plays Versatile Gig to the Hilt Steve Kresal
Prep Roundup
Wilson Wins Job Security ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JetHawks Meet, Turn Up Heat and Head for Home JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Sox Put Naehring on Disabled List Associated Press
Ducks Still Have Plenty of Time to Negotiate With Kariya ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacifica Regains Confidence by Defeating Woodbridge MARTIN HENDERSON
Royals Hang Ten, Still Lose From Associated Press
Leading, 9-1, Angels Find Way to Lose MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leading, 9-1, Angels Find Way to Lose MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harmon Commits to Fullerton, Pending Results of Entrance Test
Tanui, Pippig Celebrate the 100th JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Englebrecht Hoping Arenaball Concept Takes Hold at Pond DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Crowded at Quarterback for Piranhas DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Clump Magic Bump With Van Exel, Rodman Allan Malamud
Magic's Bump Rap: Three Games SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1971-72 Lakers Talk . . . On The Record STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was Best and Worst of Seasons Helene Elliott
King Owners Narrow Stadium Site to Three Possibilities LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She May Not Like People but Kids Are OK MAL FLORENCE
Rockies Rally for Victory From Associated Press
U.S., Canadian World Cup Teams Are Loaded With NHL All-Stars HELENE ELLIOTT
Rockets Help Lakers Stay Home by Losing, 112-106 From Associated Press
Bucks a Small Obstacle as Bulls Try for Record MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Bruins Bite the Bullet as Galaxy Reduces Roster GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Red Wings' Trophy to Lose HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bulls Not Quite Best Team Ever STEVE SPRINGER
Davis' Bad Back Draws Little Sympathy MIKE DiGIOVANNA
UCLA Denies Givens; He Will Appeal ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swedish Runner Crosses Finish Line, Then Collapses and Dies From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Everybody's Talking but Him : Edward Norton Lets His Star-Making Turn in 'Primal Fear' Speak for Itself ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. ART BERMAN
Traveling in Good, Big Company BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pianist Aizawa's Debut Proves Impressive Yet Inconclusive DANIEL CARIAGA
Bach Soloists Offer a Heavenly Program TIMOTHY MANGAN
Weekend Box Office : 'Primal Fear' Keeps Grip on Top Spot CLAUDIA PUIG
Guitarist Ito Builds on Solid Foundation JOSEF WOODARD
A Treasure Chest of Beauty and Fun in 'Sea Nasties' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos on TV: Mixed Findings, Progress GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Slow on the Draw : Golden West Exhibition's Focus on Works From the Past Ignores What's Fresh Today CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vengerov Delays Fireworks CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zucchero Finds Fresh Sweet Spot in '70s Vibes ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
'Gold of Troy' at Heart of Controversy CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Faithful Are Rewarded MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alexander Premieres His 'Kites' SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Fuel Cost Increase Spreads to Diesel PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cohabiting With Work : Developers Combining Living and Office Space KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3M Camarillo Plant to Announce Name Change BARBARA MURPHY
130 Layoffs Finish Western Digital Restructuring GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solid Demand Boosts Intel Revenue 31% From Times Wire Services
Study Finds Better Airline Service From Associated Press
Valley Home Sales Hit 8-Month High BARRY STAVRO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recovery Loans
Downey Financial's Income Triples for First Quarter
Calnetics Posts 59% Jump in 3rd-Quarter Income
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
First Citizens Bank Finds Income Up, Assets Down
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carmel, Monterey Are Hoteliers' Top Picks Marla Dickerson
Business Basics
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Domestic Market Share
Diesel Joins Gasoline in an Upward Price March in Southland PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spring Air Fare Discounts Won't Fly at John Wayne
Imagyn Medical Nearing Its First Public Stock Offer JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Haskel's Net Income Up Sharply in 3rd Quarter
Work Becomes Even More Taxing, Survey on Tax Burden Finds KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hotel Offers Guests Speedy Internet Access Marla Dickerson
Digital Airwaves Bid Not Dead, Execs Warn JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAM Data Systems Completes Acquisition
CD Marketer DCC to Buy Film Distribution Firm
Post to Slash Cereal Prices by About 20% DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perceptronics Posts Profit After Loss a Year Ago
Western Resources Makes Bid for KCPL From Associated Press
Button, Button, They've Got the Novelty Buttons RUSSELL WORKING, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Master Glazier Sells Stake in Planet Kids
Rally's, Green Burrito End Dual-Menu Restaurant Deal GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Bounce Back on News of Yields, Earnings and Takeovers From Times Wire Services
Portland Firm Acquires StaffAmerica Temporary-Job Service LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FHP Will Sell Hospital Site in Salt Lake City for $70 Million
Music Sales, Cable Costs Widen Time Warner Loss From Bloomberg Business News
Katzenberg's Suit Offers Sneak Peek Into Pocketbooks of Studio Execs JAMES BATES
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Heirs Apparent to Union Chief Join to Run on Combined Slate STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Exec Quits to Join AT&T Labs JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Retooled Idea : Handyman Targets Firm at Women
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