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What happened on April 23, 1996
ENTERTAINMENT
Morris Day's Sundae Best By Janice Page, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surveying Ed Moses, the Master of Surprise By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Blowin' Up on the Big Screen : Hip-hop movies are relatively inexpensive to make and they enjoy a dependable audience among urban youths--at least for now. By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Art Berman
Dahl's Scary 'The BFG' Is a Home Video Treat By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tokyo Quartet Meshes After Shaky Start
Society Offers Varied Pleasures By Susan Bliss
Walton and Friends Salute the Standards By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pure Camp and 'Plastic' From Sumner By F.Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CalArts Students Plan Two Screenings
First Box-Office Falloff of '96 By Elaine Dutka
History in Colors, Collars By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Brightness' Illuminates Legacy of Japan By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
NEWS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR : HMO Initiatives Not Competing
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR : Ride Safety and Park Liability
Body Guard By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bright Beginnings at Covenant House By Leon Whiteson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Reviews Are in on Times Book Festival By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Company of Friends By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punch Lines
From Your Hands to Your Screen By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Take a Look at the Fine Print, So You Won't Get Lost in Space By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Shot in the Arm By Nancy Rommelmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How UCI's Willed-Body Program Works By Martin Miller
A CHOC-Full Calendar for Event Chair By Kathryn Bold
Landlord Ruling
Growth of Far-Right Militias
Habeas Corpus Legislation
Menendez Brothers Sentenced to Life
Presidential Choices
Noise-Induced Hearing Damage
State Budget Shortfall and Welfare Reform
Girl Pilot
County Budget Avoids Deep Cuts : Finances: The $11.9-billion proposal maintains basic services and counts on one-time infusions of funds. Last year, chief administrator called such a strategy too risky. By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Final Arguments in Goetz Shooting Trial From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Gingrich Ethics Complaint Revived From Times Wire Reports
80% in U.S. Exercising Regularly, Study Finds Reuters
FOREIGN TRIBUTE: A memorial planned in a small French... By Gregory W. Griggs
HOME REBOUND: After a five-year slump, home construction... By Henry Chu
Kensington U. Majoring in Controversy By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zora Arkus-Duntov; Engineer Hailed for Developing Corvette By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Didn't Anticipate Wider Iran Bosnia Role By Doyle Mcmanus and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mental Health Provision May Imperil Reform Bill By Robert A. Rosenblatt and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Customer Is Last in Germany By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLO Old Guard Returns to Gaza for Charter Vote By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Audit Ranks Lottery High in Costs, Low in Earnings By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Budget Avoids Deep Cuts By Josh Meyer and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clear UC Policy on Admission Appeals Urged By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., France in Competition for Lebanon Truce By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Plans to Regulate HMOs Move Toward State Ballot By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Hope to Deny Ex-Judge a Public Defender By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Investigating Sex Harassment Charges By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Panel OKs Bill Easing Access to Cigarette Machines By Dan Morain and Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Soldier's Death Links Oxnard, French Town By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sierra Club Votes to Oppose Logging on Federal Lands By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Erma Bombeck, Columnist, Dies After Transplant By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Resettle Refugees--if They Return to Vietnam By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 50-Year Wait, the Left Takes Reins in Italy By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : Herculean Effort Restores Historic C&O Canal Park By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE : Texas Ebola Scare Is Over, but Coast Isn't Completely Clear By Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebanese Mark Day of Mourning By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Saudis Confess to Bombing That Killed Americans By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Police in Capital May Get Electric Bicycles Associated Press
Supreme Court to Clarify Liability of Cities, Counties By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Probe of Black Church Fires Sought From Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : NRA Board Names Woman as President From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Man Found Guilty in Ill Son's Death From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Bailey Cites Shapiro, Simpson in Jailing From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Workplace Ban on Smoking Upheld From Times Wire Reports
Budget Pact Nears Amid GOP Concessions By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way Meat Is Cooked Linked to Cancer From Associated Press
Earth Day Fails to Paper Over Differences By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : Spying Probe of Ex-Premier Dropped From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAN : Conservatives Claim Electoral Victory From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : U.S. Team Arrives to Help Bring Peace From Times Wire Reports
Tornado Kills 4, Injures 50 in Arkansas From Times Wire Services
Witnesses Tell of Seeing Suspect in Klaas Case From Associated Press
Alexander D'Arcy; Film Actor
High Court Rejects Appeal of Convicted California Lobbyist From Associated Press
Lawyers Seek Clemency for Murderer By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leak's Source Sought in Alaska Pipeline Reuters
Baugh, Aides Plead Not Guilty in Election Case By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Examining a Long History of Deception by 'Doctor' By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baugh, 2 GOP Aides Plead Not Guilty By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Witness Linked Pringle Aide to Ballot Spoiler By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Rolling Up
He Studies for the Bar Behind Bars By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight
Amanda Beard Irvine, Freshman Swimming/Breaststroke Beard...
Principals and Parents Wield Decisive Power Over Coaches By Chris Foster
Coach Has Mixed Feelings About This Lost No-Hitter By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kevin Griswold Garden Grove, Senior Track and...
Out of the Shadows : For Younger Siblings, Emotional Battle Can Be as Difficult as Physical Challenge By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Deal Boosts Whittaker in Health-Care Networking By Barbara Murphy
Entrepreneur Aims Computerized Coupons at High-End Market By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cisco Systems to Buy StrataCom in $4-Billion Deal From Times Wire Services
MCA Expected to Announce Frank Biondi as New CEO By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Protest Harassment Suit Against Mitsubishi By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ringing In the Old? By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
March Strike Cuts GM Profit 52% for Quarter By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Decries Threats Linked to Merger By John Mintz, THE WASHINGTON POST
Other News
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oil Firms See Rise in Profits for 1st Quarter From Times Wire Services
Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soroka Named Robinsons-May Chairman By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
G-10 Takes Get-Tough Stance Toward Crises From Reuters
Ingram Heads List of Top Female Owners From Associated Press
Iacocca Spreads Into Margarine From Reuters
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Utilities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rockwell Wins Air Force Satellite Contract By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tech Stocks Take Nasdaq to Another Record From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phone Merger Fallout Won't Be Immediate From Associated Press
Schwab Branches to Life Insurance By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tech Stocks Take Nasdaq to Another Record From Times Wire Services
Free Magazine: Small Business Success, a magazine...
Carving a Niche : Lumber Firm Solves a Knotty Problem
A Stamp of Approval for Postal Unit By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood's 'Baddest' Agent Is Out of a Job By James Bates
Brash Image Consultant Is Aiming to Juice Up a Static Buzz Magazine By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Waiting Time Is Shrinking for Video 'Sell-Throughs' By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
United International Pictures Chief Williams-Jones Retiring
Home Building Reverses 5-Year Slide in Region By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grumman Aerospace Corp. of Point Mugu won a $9.2-million...
Weyerhaeuser Mortgage to Stay in Woodland Hills
Perceptronics Receives $100,000 Research Grant
Tekelec Expects to Post Loss for 1st Quarter
Toluca Pacific Fined Over Mutual Fund Deposits
Dole Food Reports Sharp Rise in 1st-Quarter Profit
Xyplex Acquisition Boosts Whittaker in Health-Care Networking By Barbara Murphy
First National Bank Names Myers to Succeed Crew By Barbara Murphy
Franklin Telecom Gets Hughes Aircraft Order By Barbara Murphy
DDL Restructures Its Retirement Liability By Barbara Murphy
New Company Specializes in Out-of-Court Mediation By Barbara Murphy
Home Construction Up 44.5% for 2 Months By Barbara Murphy
Vitesse Reports Record 2nd-Quarter Revenue By Barbara Murphy
Bank of America Handles County's Cash Management By Barbara Murphy
Jay Jacobs has been named sales manager of BankAmerica...
MiniMed Reports Rise in 1st-Quarter Earnings
Camera Platforms Shows Narrow Loss for Fiscal '95
20th Century Reports Profit for 1st Quarter
Rockwell Wins Major Contract for Satellites By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Encouraging Vital Signs By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cisco to Buy StrataCom in $4-Billion Deal From Times Wire Services
AST Unveils New Generation of Bravo PCs By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koll Joins Investment Trust Venture By Debora Vrana
100 Anaheim Workers Idled as the Roof Falls In at Bryant By Debora Vrana
Manufacturing Business Growing, Survey Finds By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beckman Instruments Inc.: The Fullerton manufacturer of...
Hycor Biomedical Inc.: The Irvine medical diagnostic...
Day Runner Profit Up 14% Despite 11% Drop in Sales
New Manager for Marquis Management By Debora Vrana
38 O.C. Repos Are Going on the Block By Debora Vrana
Kelly Gray Is New St. John President
Giant Group Withdraws Plan to Increase Its Stake in Rally's By Greg Johnson
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Council Limits Traffic at Church Property By Mimi Ko Cruz
Hikers Put Their Lives on the Line By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Rupture Fear Fuels Debate Over Pipeline By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Boxer Hailed After Winning Spot on Olympic Team By Gali Kronenberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Investigates Sexual Assault Charges at Base By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge OKs Sale of Trash Company to Rival Firm By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Review of Pay System Sought by Tax Group By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Honor Oxnard GI Slain While Liberating Their Village By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Applications Sought for Housing Grants By Fred Alvarez
CSUN Sign-Ups Begin for Summer Sessions By Gali Kronenberg
Women Stage Abuse Protest in Defiance of D.A. By Andrew D. Blechman
City Departments to Vie for Budget Funds By Eric Wahlgren
Council to Appoint New Planning Panel By Eric Wahlgren
Chamber Members to Attend Conference By Scott Hadly
Library Contractor May Face $1,025 Fine By Stephanie Brommer
Man Gets Probation for Trash in Yard By Miguel Bustillo
School Official Leaves Early for New Job By Joanna M. Miller
Planning Panel Rates Five Housing Projects By David R. Baker
Teacher Who Had Sex With Student Gets Year in Jail By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries
Ventura to Update City Parking Rules Near Schools By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Drafts Wish List for Open Space By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Evelyn Moore; Retired Teacher and Nurse
Whole New Pack of Buddies for the Cigarette Industry
Riordan aide's alleged meddling in contract case could be costly
Wilson Finally Gets It
Tune In to Hollywood's Neglect By Joe Madison, Joe Madison, chairman of the NAACP Image Awards and a member of the NAACP's national board, hosts a radio talk show in Washington
It's Us vs. Us in the New Cold War By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at
Mayor Limits Duties of Aide Facing Probe By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compassion of Slain Educator, Lawyer Recalled By Kenneth Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Militia Comes to the Neighborhood By Scott Harris
Pressure Grows to Name Latino as L.A. Schools Chief By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
A Soul-Defining Sorrow By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life of Children's Author Leo Politi Celebrated By Monica Valencia
Kensington University Faces Closure Hearing By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
History of a Long Medical Masquerade By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steep Fee Hikes Proposed for Planning Appeals By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Ride
"Though there are obviously lots of unhappy people in...
Dialogue : 'Il Fornaio and The Gap Do Not a Neighborhood Make'
New Fuel Idea Goes Up in Smoke By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced in 1985 Slaying of Parents By Paul H. Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth : Fair Teaches Students to Take Care of Planet By David E. Brady
Valleywide : Parents Tour Facilities for Disabled Adults By Margaret Ramirez
Fee Hikes Urged for Appeals of Projects By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherman Oaks : Feuer to Host Meeting on Luxury Project By Kate Folmar
Woodland Hills : 7-Year-Old to Undergo Second Smile Surgery By Tim May
Sherman Oaks : Council to Consider Galleria Expansion By Kate Folmar
Louie the Actor Is Back By Al Martinez
Woodland Hills : New Pierce College Head to Visit Campus By Frank Manning
Panorama City : Spelling Bee Final for Youths of City Projects By Tim May
Seoul Opens Office in L.A. to Promote Trade By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : Hermosa Beach School District Superintendent Quits
Southeast : Cerritos College Receives High Marks in Panel's Report
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Ex-Compton Official
San Fernando Valley : Girl to Receive Second 'Smile' Surgery
Paroled 'Onion Field' Killer Gets 6-Year Term in Drug Case
Computer Hacker Pleads Guilty to Violating Probation Terms
Alex Seeks $703,000 Debt Waiver from Redevelopment Agency By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Gabriel Valley : City Councils in Five Cities Pick New Mayors
Famed Hacker Pleads Guilty to 1 Federal Charge By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : U.S. Health Secretary Helps Open Center
Panel Directs Trash to 2 Landfills in L.A. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : Clinic to Offer Health Screenings for Community
Bush performance: Texas Gov. George W. Bush, delivering... By Steve Harvey
Possible Conflict Cited in Pierce Accreditation Review By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Destroys Darkstar Surveillance Plane
Clinton-Yeltsin talks leave several key areas unexplored
The Global Future Has an Asian Face : The drive and determination that propelled America now belong to Korean students and Chinese working mothers. By Tom Plate, Tom Plate's column runs Tuesdays. His e-mail address is
Staff Trauma at Trauma Center : The departure or planned departure of all the UCI trauma center full-time staffdoctors clearly is cause for concern.
Schools Eyeing Santa Ana Dollars By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Magic Medicine : La Habra Teen Performs to Ease the Pain of the Lonely, Elderly and Terminally Ill By Mimi Ko Cruz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Puts Zing in Hunt for Top Financial Officer By Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Hiring Planned if Bus Drivers Call Strike By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran's B-17 Radio Still Transmits a Poignant Message By Jerry Hicks
Schools : Education news : Teen Leaders Advise Younger Counterparts By Kimberly Brower and Hope Hamashige and Mimi Ko Cruz
Schools : Education news : African-American Studies Club Formed By Mimi Ko Cruz and Hope Hamashige and Kimberly Brower
Birds Help Group Feather Its Nest By Frank Messina
Residents, Businesses to Pay Less for Trash Collection By Lesley Wright
Library Closed Until Saturday for Inventory
Some Churches Get Sign Law Exemption By Frank Messina
Council to Consider Antennas Atop Mall By Frank Messina
Council Creates Post of Investment Officer By Lesley Wright
Schools : Education news : Future Farmers Plan Community Fair By Mimi Ko Cruz and Hope Hamashige and Kimberly Brower
Schools : Education news : Agriculture Program Is Rated 'Superior' By Mimi Ko Cruz and Hope Hamashige and Kimberly Brower
Volunteers Sought to Help With 'Quake'
Sporting Goods Store Destroyed by Fire
Council May Revise Business License Fees By John Pope
Councilman Proposes Alliance of South County Cities By Russ Loar
Public Vote Sought on Disney-Angel Plan By Martin Miller
Countywide : Kidney Recipient Issues Appeal By Jeff Kass
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : 10 Years Ago Today . . .
Board Studies New Elementary School By Enrique Lavin
Countywide : OCTA Calls Off Talks on Merger Proposal By David Haldane
New Trustee, Higher Fees on School Docket By Alan Eyerly
July 4th Fireworks Show May Be Revived By Mimi Ko Cruz
Applicants Sought for Commission Positions
4 Arrested at UCI in Protest Aimed at Animal Rights
Bergeson Requests Study of Parks Need By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landscaper Severs Foot in Grinder
Heritage Park
SPORTS
Trainer Retires His Demons By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Odd Couple By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Have No Answers By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fabregas, Percival in Charge By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Have the Makings to Fold or Flourish By Allan Malamud
Craig Stadler Could Never Meet Such Expectations By Mal Florence
Recovery Is Continuing for Holan By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers Need More Than One Leader By Helene Elliott
Lemieux Sparks Penguins to Key Road Victory, 4-1 From Associated Press
UCLA Coach Suspends Himself Three Games By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Opts to Leave Early for NBA Draft From Staff and Wire Reports
Allen Opts to Leave Early for NBA Draft From Staff and Wire Reports
Peeler May Be Missing for Game 1 By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raptors, Nets Fire Coaches From Associated Press
Rookie Wilson Finally Wins For New York From Associated Press
Anderson, Fabregas Getting Comfortable By Elliott Teaford
Strawberry Behind on Support Payments Associated Press
Blowers, Batting .161, Takes a Seat By Bob Nightengale
Thome's Home Run, Triple Guide Indians From Associated Press
On Closing Day, Jones Makes Final Trip to Winner's Circle By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback's Golf Coach Wins 300th Conference Match
Now, Panic Gets O'Brien Up and Over By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fabregas, Percival in Charge By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKnight Wants to Step Up, Fill the Void By John Weyler
Time Off Does Trick for Davis By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Losses Jumble One Poll
Dickey Shoots 69 to Win League Golf Title
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Anderson, Fabregas Getting Comfortable By Elliott Teaford
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