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What happened on March 26, 1996
NEWS
FDA Approves Nicotine Nasal Spray SHERI L. WASSENAAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHOSE LIFE IS IT, ANYWAY? : A comatose woman is raped--and impregnated. Her parents opt against abortion and now they're grandparents. The debating has only just begun. LAURA ACCINELLI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teen Jolted on Electrical Tower Dies MIGUEL BUSTILLO and DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Braveheart' Is Top Film; Cage, Sarandon Win ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hang 'Em High : Sharpening skates, drying uniforms just so, making it an ice day for Mighty Ducks. . . . It's all part of the job for equipment managers. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pennsylvania Avenue Grass Plan Abandoned The Washington Post
Education Summit Draws Governors ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Arafat to Testify at Militant's Trial Associated Press
Astronaut Sees the Upside of Flawed Flight MARGARET RAMIREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
European Union Moves to Ban Exports of British Beef TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enduring Odd Rites of Spring Chris Foster
China Ends Exercises Aimed at Taiwan RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Key Charge Against O.C. Supervisors KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liberal Party Wins Canada By-Elections Associated Press
CSUN Freshmen Near the Bottom in Math, English JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Juvenile Crime Stats Leap in 1995 LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign '96 / REPUBLICANS : Hometown Cheers a Long-Distance Runner as He Nears His Goal : Dole basks in his winner's role as he comes home to Russell, Kan., at the end of a sweet primary season. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turnout of 42% Expected for 1st March Primary BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
New Mexico Query Spices Up State Politics Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Astronaut Settles In for Mir Mission From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Spotlight
Half of Cal State Freshmen Need Remedial Help JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY ALL-SPORTS AWARD : A Guide to the Top 20
Yeltsin Travels to Prove His Health CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Wetter Better? : With Their Chemicals Under Fire, Dry Cleaners Are Split on Whether They Should Switch to Washing With Water EMILY GEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
11 Prisoners Freed in Bosnia From Associated Press
11 Die in Battle at Kashmir's Holiest Shrine JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shedding Light in a Small Way LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jordan, Iraq Expel Envoys in Tit for Tat From Associated Press
Social Security Council Favors Shift to Stocks ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Increases Testing of Cattle From Times Wire Services
Supreme Court Test of Suicide Ruling Sought HENRY WEINSTEIN and LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Last Mad Dash for Patrick J. Buchanan's Crusade STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills Seek to Raise Hurdle for Immigrants MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Half of Cal State Freshmen Needed English, Math Help JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Refuses to Hear Ex-Legislator's Appeal of Conviction From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : MONTANA : 'Freemen' Arrested Without Incident From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Spacey Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor From Associated Press
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY ALL-SPORTS AWARD : One-Two Punch : Mater Dei, Santa Margarita Lead Large-School Division of Times All-Sports Award MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'How to Massage Your Dog'--Seriously JULIE LOOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
165 Gay Couples Exchange Vows in S.F. Ceremony RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punch Lines
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON : Sea Lion Cage Destroyed in Seattle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
First Lady Delivers Vow, Toys to Tuzla MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
English-Only Appeal Goes to Supreme Court DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pearson Not Accustomed to Sitting on Bench MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youthful Cravings Are Aging Iran's Revolution JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitewater Witness Gets 28-Month Term From a Times Staff Writer
NYPD Vet Joins Treasury Associated Press
Welcome to L.A. -- and Take Notes
Politicians Sought Aid of UC Lobbyist RALPH FRAMMOLINO and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hooked on a Dream of Stardom NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Alleged Gang Rape Is Acquitted Associated Press
'Yahooligans!' Helps Keep Junior Net Surfers on Safe Turf DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Witness Says Man Ignored His Family's Dying Cries LISA LEFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Gets Fragged by His Troops DAN SCHNUR, Dan Schnur is a political analyst for radio station KGO in San Francisco and a visiting scholar at the University of California's Institute of Governmental Studies. He was Gov. Pete Wilson's communications director
Family of Boxer Killed in Police Chase Seek Damages DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jail Project Targets Illegal Immigrants ALAN EYERLY
Forum to Highlight Child Abuse Problem KAY HWANGBO
Council to Consider Citywide Assessment MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Suspect Detained in Robbery at Store SCOTT HADLY
City Backs Request for Partial Street Closures ALAN EYERLY
Cuts Aid Optimistic County Fiscal Outlook SHELBY GRAD
Vote Today
Voters to Decide on Council Term Limits LESLEY WRIGHT
10 Years Ago Today . . .
Historic or History JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cities Stall Plan to Clean Up Bay JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan for Bigger, Better Police Complex OKd MACK REED
Coastal Staff Rethinks Stand on Navy Tests ERIC WAHLGREN
CSUN Selects Developer for North Campus DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Undecided on Citizens Group Fines FRANK MANNING
Reluctant Board OKs AIDS Teaching Grant MIGUEL HELFT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington OKs Limiting Terms of Personnel Board Members DEBRA CANO
Council Putting $118-Million Wish List in Order TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley in Fair Condition, Resting Comfortably at Hospital
Judge Dismisses Charge Against 2 Supervisors KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Fines Unocal Over Expansion
Growers, Shippers Join to Aid Scouts ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Cooler Winds Over the Taiwan Strait
New Animal Shelter Contract Is Sought KELLY DAVID
Council to Consider 183-Condo Project FRANK MANNING
LAFCO Is Seeking Alternate Members
Group Presses Ahead With Housing Plans ERIC WAHLGREN
Highlights of Today's Primary Election Hours: Polls...
Vicious Attack by a Juvenile
Adages
Husband Arrested in Domestic Case SCOTT HADLY
Time Extended for Comment on Project ERIC WAHLGREN
Our Ticket for the Global Future DAN GARCIA, Dan Garcia is president of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners and chairman of the LAX master plan
Tucker Agrees to $10,000 Fine for Campaign Fund Violation From Associated Press
Obituaries
Cityhood Drive Leader Resigns as Chairman FRANK MESSINA
Investigators Provide Description of Rapist GEOFF BOUCHER
Forum to Focus on City's Housing Needs MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Man Stabbed to Death Over Drugs, Police Say FRANK B. WILLIAMS
Oily Rags Blamed in Furniture Store Fire TINA NGUYEN
Work Begins on 1st Phase of Ballona Wetlands Restoration
Mitchell Proposals
Students to Compete in Recycling Contest ALAN EYERLY
Community Memorial Ads List False Backers CARLOS V. LOZANO and KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Drunk Driver Jailed for Hitting School Bus JOSE CARDENAS
22-Year-Old Is Killed in Car Crash TINA NGUYEN
Real Crisis Dims the Everyday Spats Tom Plate
Retirees Are Coming Out for the Woodwork FRANK MESSINA
Newport Coast Drive Bypass Before Council Tonight RUSS LOAR
Bergeson Blocks Plan to Pay Attorney Fees SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Preserve to Be Open to Public on April 21 FRANK MESSINA
Addition to USC / Norris Cancer Center Opens
4th Paint-Ball Defendant Pleads Not Guilty NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
President Clinton
Helicopter Crash Victims Identified
198 Could Take the Party Out of the Primary ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Election News, When You Want It From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Obituaries : * Theodore Morris; Theater Owner and Operator
'It Is a Disservice to the Voters . . . ' KENNETH R. WEISS and CARLOS V. LOZANO
Out of This World : Mission Noted for Mishap 'Spectacular' Memory for Astronaut, CSUN Grad MARGARET RAMIREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Honors 104-Year-Old Survivor of 1911 Factory Fire
Obituaries
Slow Quake Repairs Fuel Blight Fears HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Joseph George Polifka; Engineer, Honored Veteran
4th Teenager Pleads Not Guilty in Videotaped Street Assaults
Man Killed When His Car Rolls Onto Him SCOTT HADLY
Child Molestation Suspect Surrenders
Last Triangle Fire Survivor Honored by Labor Union MARGARET RAMIREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Favoritism in UCLA Admissions
Counselors Help Deputies Deal With Homeless SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Driver Killed, Three Hurt in Freeway Shooting, Crash
CSUN Students Plan a Hipper Radio Station KATE FOLMAR
Social Security and Flat Tax
Baugh Troubles Incite Flurry of Campaigning PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Meeting to Examine Violence in the Media JUDY TORRES
Love and Lust on the Internet AL MARTINEZ
Bus Drivers Reject Cuts in Pay, Vacation Time ANTONIO OLIVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Endorsements in Today's Election
District Stance on Harassment Is Criticized JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Seeks to Bar Subway Tunneling in Hollywood Hills RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Investigates Sergeant Over Shielding Son From Federal Probe
Youth Dies of Burns After Two-Week Ordeal MIGUEL BUSTILLO and DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gang Violence Under Control, Police Say JULIE TILSNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Overhauling Attitudes MATEA GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Prepares Update to 1965 General Plan JOHN POPE
King Tape
Schools Share Spirit of Special Olympics DAVID E. BRADY
Cancer Cuts Her Peace Corps Service but Not Her Spirits JERRY HICKS
Liam O'Brien; Movie Writer, TV Producer MYRNA OLIVER TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Trial Judge Limits Gang Evidence MARY F. POLS
A New Meaning for 'Uncle Sam Wants You' ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor
2 Small Acid Bombs Found at High School GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First-Class Grass
Mayor Wants College to Reinstate Pledge FRANK MESSINA
Robert Pierson; Educator, Writer Who Explored L.A. MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Baseball, Catch a Minor League Game KEVIN RODERICK
SPORTS
A Dream Fulfilled : The Seeds of Dick Tucker's Long, Distinguished Coaching Career Took Root as a Youngster in Long Beach STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hardly Low Cal : Eyes Still on Ripken, but Supporting Cast Worth a Long Look ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitino Already Doing Sales Job on the 'Other' Game
Capriati Loses to Sabatini, Leaves With a Smile From Associated Press
Cleveland State's Boyd Quits
Hextall Puts Up Another Zero From Associated Press
Fullerton Wants to Reverse Fortunes, but Rancho Santiago Is Riding High Steve Kresal
Spurs Ignore Obstacles, Extend Streak to 14 From Associated Press
Ducks Are in a Close Race, but the Drama's in the East Helene Elliott
Lachemann: Arias Likely to Start MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Rangers Lose Gil for Eight Weeks Associated Press
U.S. Davis Cup Team Left Depleted Associated Press
King Luck Doesn't Change From Associated Press
Karros Is Hurting; Radinsky Impressive BOB NIGHTENGALE
Ceballos Says Controversy Is Over From Associated Press
Sand Resigns as Troy Girls' Basketball Coach
Bartow Resigns as Alabama Birmingham Coach From Associated Press
Lachemann: Arias Likely to Start MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Tennessee Rallies Into Final Four
Seahawks' Behring Rips Player, Then Tries to Take It All Back From Staff and Wire Reports
Cleveland State's Boyd Quits
Pitino Already Doing Sales Job on the 'Other' Game
Umps May Need to Duck Only Flying Certificates Allan Malamud
Ducks Given Ugly Glimpse of the Future ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seahawks' Behring Rips Player, Then Tries to Take It All Back From Staff and Wire Reports
Servite Wins Title at Sonora Swim Meet
An Inferno From Dontae' TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KMAX-FM No Longer All-Sports LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hoop Dreams EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith, Saddleback Upset Fullerton in Softball
In the CBA, Men Are Men, and Porters Too MAL FLORENCE
BUSINESS
Gasser to Join Hollywood Label
A Not-So-Wonderful Copyright Issue JAMES BATES
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
LTC Properties Declares 1st-Quarter Dividend BARBARA MURPHY
Janex Posts Loss for '95 Due to Slip in Toy Sales
Interlink Electronics' Revenue Rises 38% in '95 BARBARA MURPHY
Existing-Home Sales in State Up 25% Over a Year Ago JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
T-HQ Offers Game for Sony PlayStation
Software Deal Clarified
The Right Start Prepares for Rights Offering BARBARA MURPHY
Briefs
Existing-Home Sales in State Up 25% Over a Year Ago JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade Times Staff and Wire Reports
February Home Sales Are Up in Conejo Valley BARBARA MURPHY
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Richey Completes Sale
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
GAO Study Urges Fed to Trim Expenses From Associated Press
Domestic Market Share
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Superior Earnings May Sink 25% After GM Strike
Apparel Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aurora Extends Offer
ACT Networks Signs Deal With Japan Firm BARBARA MURPHY
Abbey's Beer Business Booming, but Brewmasters Hard to Find From Associated Press
Ventura County Economic Profile
B of A Announces Severance Plan for 885 Top Executives THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newhall Land to Sell Project for $25 Million
Belgian Brewers Look Abroad in Efforts to Offset Declining Domestic Consumption PAUL AMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talk Is Cheap, but Cost of Laughter Is No Joke From Reuters
Job Market Improving for Older Workers? DON LEE, Don Lee covers workplace issues for The Times
Area Code Plan Does a Number on Valley Firms BARRY STAVRO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Universal Alloy to Build a Plant in Georgia
Align-Rite, Taiwan Firm Join Marketing Efforts
Stocks Close Mixed as Tech Shares Slump From Times Wire Services
Vive le Pay TV : Europe Is Embracing Trend, and Top Supplier Hollywood Is Poised to Benefit TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FTC Adopts New Antitrust Review Rules From Reuters
AT&T to Market Digital Satellite TV in L.A., 3 Cities SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Onyx Acceptance Expects to Raise $28 Million in Nasdaq Offering
B of A Executive Severance Plan Is Announced THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Europe's TV Wars JENNIFER OLDHAM
Irvine Firm Wins Fees
Shareholders Gear Up for Annual Rite From Reuters
Live Entertainment Inc. Reverses, Turns Profits
Standard Microsystems Unit Appoints Engineering Executive
Brewery's Net Stock System Back on Tap From Times Wire Services
Separating the Real From the Bogus in Little Saigon DON LEE, Don Lee covers workplace issues for The Times
Long Lines Tell the Sad Story at Job Fair DON LEE, Don Lee covers workplace issues for The Times
Custom Light Designs Prove a Bright Idea VICTORIA COLLIVER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge Dismisses Payola Charges Against Record Promoter Isgro CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Flight Gives Lift to Reputation of Small Contractor NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Leases Push Retail Centers to Full Occupancy BARBARA MURPHY
Regulation Times Staff and Wire Reports
Litton Wins Contract for $26.6 Million Over 5 Years
Camarillo Firm Gets FDA Approval to Sell Test Kit LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LEARNING CURVE: VENICE AUTO REPAIR : Tanks? No Tanks : An Environmental Lesson the Hard Way KAREN KAPLAN
DDL Electronics Refinances Its Short-Term Debt BARBARA MURPHY
SEC Seeks to Separate Banks, Brokers From Bloomberg Business News
Stocks Close Mixed as Bond Yields Tumble From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arco to Boost Its Stake in Russia's Lukoil CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Workshop to Explore Alternative Financing LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ford, Mazda Recalling Cars for Brake Problems From Reuters
Kay-Bee Toys Is Bought for $315 Million From Bloomberg Business News
Departed AST Officials Doing Well Elsewhere LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Oxnard Produce Companies Team Up in Seed-to-Shelf Venture LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Briefs
SEC Imposes Fine on Principal of Glendale Firm
Investors to Cork Deal for Another Wine Property in State MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend Box Office
A Peak at How Beatles Made Music J.D. CONSIDINE, THE BALTIMORE SUN
He's the Father of Beavis and Butt-head, Huh, Huh CHIP BROWN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protest Ribbons Evident by Absence GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When East Collides With West CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Room' Talks Its Way Into Confinement SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Heaven's Prisoners' Director at Screening
Jazz SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Awards Alert !
OCC Bands and Menza: A Class Act BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Films Put the Accent on Reality COLLEEN BARRY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freedman Available to All Comers MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winners Put a Shine on Those Oscars ELAINE DUTKA and CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Borodin Quartet Delivers Gems in 'Miniature' Packages JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pedro Almodovar, Tempted by Austerity KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vermeer Show Spurs Some to Take New View of Delft PETER HERMANN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Taj Mahal Shows Muscle as More Than Just a Soloist MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cannes Internships Open to Film Students
Awards Are Business as Usual Vote KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Quick Takes SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Camerata of L.A. Loses Focus in St. Augustine Free-for-Alls SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Drama? It Didn't Come From Ribbons HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
It's the Scene to Be Seen : On the Night of Nights in Hollywood, the Stars--and the Fans--Give Award-Winning Performances IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Top Winners
For the Industry, Few Surprises JAMES BATES and JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Rest Of The Winners
Henry Vincent Building Humor With Reticence SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oscar Voices
Diamonds Drip, Necklines Drop CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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