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What happened on March 25, 1996
NEWS
For the Record
Praise for Our Effort--and Suggestions for Improvement
Mac Users Speak Out
Nancy Drew's Fans Have a Clue By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Ultimate Toga Party By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
On Call 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exploring the Various Shades of Gray : GREY AREA by Will Self; Atlantic Monthly Press $22,287 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punch Lines
A Path to Enlightenment in the Comfort of Home By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Horse Race for Covers of the Week By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Snubbed by the Big Guy, Parties Go On By Ann Conway
Forbes' Flat Tax
School Bond Measure
'Babe'
Southland's Colorado River Water Supply
Mobile Home Rent Measure
Candidate Knabe
Santa Ana Needs Police Substations
WHAT ABOUT THEM? While Ventura officials plot strategy for... By Jeff Mcdonald and Lynne Barnes
AMERICA'S GAME: Jas. D. Easton Inc. in Van Nuys, a big... By Barry Stavro
Fontana a Window on Dole's Potential Audience in State By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
False Confessions and Tips Still Flow in Simpson Case By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Vows Not to Cede California to Clinton By Stephen Braun and Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia Redirects Foreign Policy Sights Eastward By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus on Careers in Southern California
Memory of '94 Quake Fresh at Blighted Sites By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
So You Want to Be a Producer By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forest Service Hindered Theft Case, Groups Say By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Sale Debate Creates Ill Will in Tennessee Town By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiwan Calls for Detente With China By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Campaign War Story Sheds Some Light By George Skelton
Private Film School Presents Alternative to USC and UCLA By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Not Sole Option for Base Land By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fault 'Creep' May Cut Ventura Quake Risk, Expert Says By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Town Tries to Stop Gangs Before They Start By Martin Forstenzer, FOR THE TIMES
Israel Eases Closure of Palestinian Territories By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attitudes on Mexico, Asia Point Up Clinton, Dole, Buchanan Differences By Ronald Brownstein
Iraqis Vote in First Legislative Election Since Gulf War By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Elections Give Surprise Boost to Kohl By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady Visits Families of Troops Sent to Bosnia \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Belarussians Protest Proposed Closer Ties With Russia \o7 From Associated Press\f7
World IN BRIEF : LIBYA : 400 Prisoners Said to Be Free After Riot From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : 40 Soldiers Killed in Tamil Ambush From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : 13 Die as Rebels Rocket Capital From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Court Tells Governor to Sign Base Leases From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BENIN : Ex-Dictator Officially Declared President From Times Wire Reports
'Bachelor' President Hits Links for 36 Holes \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Nominates 4 for Ambassadorships \o7 Associated Press\f7
Teen Driver From Norco Killed After Swerving to Avoid a Cat
Pakistani Village Hit by Avalanche; 36 Killed \o7 Associated Press\f7
Zoroastrians Celebrate Amid Fears for Religion's Future By Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW HAMPSHIRE : Bodies of Avalanche Victims Recovered From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW HAMPSHIRE : Bodies of Avalanche Victims Recovered From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MIDWEST : Snow Shuts Roads, Strands Travelers From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Spring Break Drunk Break, Survey Finds From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Reno Urges Attack on Juvenile Crime From Times Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Tobacco Firm Plan Detailed by TV Show From Times Wire Reports
American Embarks on Her Mission as Member of Mir \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Dole Vows Not to Cede California to Clinton By Stephen Braun and Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Light O.C. Vote Likely Despite Lively Issues By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Survives Fall Off Brooklyn Bridge \o7 Reuters\f7
Memory of '94 Quake Fresh at Blighted Sites : Vacant Buildings By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Whoopi and the Oscars: The Sequel By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will This Little Piggy Make an Appearance?
Best Picture? Pick a Film, Any Film . . . By Jack Mathews, FOR THE TIMES
Whoopi, Dave, Billy or Pig, Does it Matter Who Hosts? By Howard Rosenberg
'Leaving Las Vegas' Arrives in Big Way at Spirit Awards By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar Watch By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Quick Takes By Beth Kleid
Smith's Voice of '70s a Force for the '90s By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
TV Watcher's Guide to Academy Awards Night
On Favorite Films and Modest Budgets By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LL Cool J Sticks to Tried, True By Mike Boehm
Kasai Explores the Reaches of Performance in 'Seraphita' By Lewis Segal
Netherlands Orchestra Lets Works Speak for Themselves By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accusing Academy of Racism Is Both Unfair, Inaccurate By Cameron M. Turner, Cameron M. Turner is co-creator, co-writer-producer and co-host of "Hangin' N Hollywood," a radio entertainment news feature that is syndicated to 60 stations nationally. He is co-owner of James/Turner Productions and is a graduate of Stanford University
A New 'Salesman' Pitch by Old Actor-Director Team By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eclectic Hungarian Diva Returns to Muzsikas Roots By Don Heckman
Scott Hones Music Down to Its Bare Essence By Steve Appleford
Lowen Does Divine Classical Indian Dance at Occidental By Jennifer Fisher
Brown Returns to Chamber Orchestra By Timothy Mangan
Galway Flouts Convention to Great Effect By Timothy Mangan
'The Living Sea' Beguiles; 'Loser' Wins Big By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bobby Caldwell: Songs in the Key of Schmaltz By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
That Same Old Tune By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
How It Works By Jennifer Oldham
Making a Face : Computer animator Chris Landreth has broken new ground with his Oscar-nominated short film. He created new tools to mimic human expressions. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Helps Disabled Enrich Lives By Lynn Walford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Freelance writer Lynn Walford is the author of "Make Money With Your PC!" which includes resources for people with disabilities
Analysts and Traders Juiced Up for Electricity Futures From Associated Press
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economists Foresee No Rate Change From Reuters
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Finding It Proves Easier on Some CD-ROM Maps Than on Others By Richard O'Reilly, TIMES STAFF WRITER; O'Reilly is director of computer analysis for The Times. He can be reached via e-mail at Richard.Oreilly@latimes.com
Turning a Computer Into a Decent Docent By Lawrence J. Magid
Top Shareware Titles
Advances Offer Hope for Truly Useful Filters By Steve G. Steinberg, Steve G. Steinberg is an editor at Wired magazine. His e-mail address: steve@wired.com
How 'Bout a Round of Applause for Electrons By Lee Dye, Freelance writer Lee Dye, a former Times science writer, can be reached via e-mail at 72040.3515@compuserve.com
Don't Drag PC Craze Into the Trash Just Yet By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How You Can Become Ma Bell By Karen Kaplan, Karen Kaplan, a freelance writer who covers technology and careers, can reached by e-mail at Karen.Kaplan@latimes.com
Start-Ups to Upstarts Rev Up New Industry By Rob Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; San Francisco-based freelance writer Rob Waters can be reached at rwaters@thecity.sfsu.edu
The Cutting Edge : Readers React
Life After Layoffs By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Managing Your Own Downsizing By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gen Xer Offers Advice for Baby Boom Managers By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young, Motivated, They Make Their Own Career Breaks By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Corporate Types Exploit Latent Talents With Franchises By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Funnies By Denise Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peers, Subordinates, Clients Weigh in on Employee Reviews By Scott Sandell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Rim Employment Market Shopping for Asian Americans By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Does Casual Clash With Success? : Some Women and Minorities Worry That Relaxed Attire Hurts Professional Image By Ealena Callender, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Get the Most From Your Freelancers By Denise Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Resource Guide
Bracing For The 21st Century By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golfers Getting Help From Above By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Greg Miller covers high technology for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-7830 and at greg.miller@latimes.com
Dial 1-900-AWARDS By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Greg Miller covers high technology for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-7830 and at greg.miller@latimes.com
The Name Game By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Greg Miller covers high technology for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-7830 and at greg.miller@latimes.com
Rockford Industries Names Sales Executive
PREVIEWS : Why is This Man Smirking? Ask the Counterfeiters
'Yoko' Helps Them Go From Here to There By Hilary Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
How Much Defense Is Enough? : It's a time of rethinking--and uncertainty--for U.S. planners
Help for the Poorest of the Poor
Rushing to Judgment on Earthquake Insurance : Sacramento is being unwisely hasty on a far-reaching issue
Where There's Research, There's Growth : Business: Reinstate the tax credit for R&D investment. By Arthur Levinson, Arthur Levinson is president and chief executive of Genentech Inc
Disabled: The governors' proposals for Medicaid, welfare remove the safety net for those who cannot care for themselves. By Bill Dauster, Bill Dauster is the Democratic chief of staff for the Senate Budget Committee. His e-mail address is
Christopher Darden: Sour Grapes From a Sore Loser By Paul Butler, Paul Butler is an associate professor at George Washington University Law School. He writes frequently on race and criminal justice
A New Russia-China Alliance? By Peter W. Rodman, Peter W. Rodman, a former White House and State Department official, is director of national security programs at the Nixon Center for Peace and Freedom and a senior editor of National Review
Historic or History By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Only Cure for U-Turns Is Long-Range Plan for Medians By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposal for Basic School May Ease Up on Uniforms By Miguel Helft, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planner's Open Space Initiative Divides Officials By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 75, Severely Injured in Car Crash By Mack Reed
Residents Gather to Bid Farewell to 60 Aged Oaks By David R. Baker
Free Trolley Service Offered to Area Voters By Kelly David
No Injuries in House Fire Caused by Faulty Wiring By David R. Baker
Police Investigate Shooting That Injures 5 Near Bar By David R. Baker
Obituaries : * John Sommer; Santa Paula Resident
Cash-Poor Conservancy Can't Move Mountains By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beefing Up Security By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Out, Out Brief Candlelight Bridge By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sponsors Sought for Summer Music Series By Frank Manning
Opportunities for Volunteering By Ed Bond
Council Seeks Special Vote on Utility Tax By Frank Manning
CSUN Student Wins Internet Study Grant By David E. Brady
Geography Whizzes to Vie in Sacramento By Judy Torres
Fair, Breezy Weather Forecast for the Week By Ed Bond
Car Strikes Woman and Daughter, 4
Alemany Parents to Protest Disciplining of 'Dance Crew' By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Westside Democrats Avoid Challenges and Look Toward November By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planning Commissioner's Open Space Initiative Divides Officials By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terrorism Pulls at Jewish-Muslim Ties in L.A. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
City Reliance on Profitable Departments Threatened By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay Youth Agency's Woes Show Risks of Work By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Could Be One Giant Leap for Vacationers By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preventing Future Floods in Seal Beach Being Studied By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Old Faith, New Year : But Even as Zoroastrians Celebrate, They Worry Over Dwindling Numbers By Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Welfare Catching Up to Computer Age By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Smart Street? Yorba Linda Group Doesn't Believe It Is By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
English Love of Gardening Spurs OCC Horticulturist By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agenda * Issues Coming Up
Bookstores Take Page From Libraries' Repertoire By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fullerton Airport Director Roland Elder Dies
Fluff Tonight, Real Life Tuesday
SPORTS
Gordon Wins at Darlington From Associated Press
Johnson Too Much for Clippers From Associated Press
Believe It or Not, Raptors Upset the Bulls From Associated Press
Blues End Red Wings' Win Streak From Associated Press
Sampras Zeroing In on No. 1 From Associated Press
Windsharp Is Sharpest in Victory By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Tournament : The Final Four
Lakers React in Anger By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Make Big Point By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Been a Lot More Hit Than Miss for Mississippi State By Mike Downey
Ceballos Returns, Blames Absence on Family Crisis By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surprise, Surprise : Syracuse Becomes the Pride of Big East By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surprise, Surprise : Mississippi State Says, 'We're No Cinderella' By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Vacation Costs More Than Money By Allan Malamud
To Whom It May Concern: I'm Sorry, Dennis Rodman By Mal Florence
Victory for Luyendyk, Tirade for Foyt By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gordon Is Winner at Darlington Associated Press
Johnson Has Chance for Double as IOC Reschedules 200 and 400 From Associated Press
DAILY REPORT : Regional Not So Weak After All By Lonnie White
DAILY REPORT : Iverson Avoids NBA Questions By Jason Reid
DAILY REPORT : Syracuse in Sight, but Not on Mind By Tim Kawakami
When Jimmy Johnson Isn't Stealing Headlines, He's Writing Them By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Karros Might Not Be Ready for Opener By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Sanderson Shows He's Not Through Yet By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Yankees' Fernandez Breaks Elbow Associated Press
'Unknown' Vasquez Stars at Galaxy Camp By Grahame L. Jones
Biola Pole Vaulter Rice Cuts Back to Go Higher By Lonnie White
McCarron Gets First PGA Win From Staff and Wire Services
McCarron Gets First PGA Win From Staff and Wire Services
With Tie, Ducks Looking More Like Contenders By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Fullerton Finally Runs Out of Innings By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers' Ceballos Has a Strong Sense of Self and Little Else By Mike Penner
UCI's Tennis Team Upsets 16th-Ranked Harvard, 4-3
Ex-Ram Lansford Still Gets Kick Out of Life By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Girls Heeding the Lure of the Links By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Sanderson Shows He's Not Through Yet By Mike Digiovanna
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