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What happened on February 11, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
New Hope for More Funds for the NEA By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guilty Pleasures By Heidi Siegmund Cuda, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Volcanologists Survey 'Dante's Peak' By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Coppelia': Thanks for the Memory By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talking About Turning Points : Ailey artistic director and a founding member look to dance past and future.
Power Failure : Display of Cuban American Photos, Videos Has an Interesting Premise but a Weak Delivery By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Angie Chuang
Ensemble Wien's 'Cafe' Steeped in Old World By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Artists' Connection Results in a Show Full of Creative Joy By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Subtle Approach Works for Luna By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Star Wars' Closes In on 'E.T.'s' Record By Susan King
'Macbeth' Makes Move to Toltec Empire By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Pianist Gliadkovsky Stuns With Intensity By Josef Woodard
Berlin Woodwind Quintet in Good Humor By Daniel Cariaga
Consultants Give Mixed Reviews to the Action Depicted in 'Peak' By Kenneth Reich
'Images' Focuses on the Artist as Subject By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
GLAAD Awards Set for March 16
NEWS
'To Take Arms' Struggles to Find Real-Life Drama By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
A Season of Joyous Penitence and Sacrifice By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
So Long to Pseudo-Swank By Frank Decaro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Son of 'The Rules' By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When All Fails, It's a Backup By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Words From Home By Joseph Hanania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punch Lines
The Java Junkie's Perks and Grinds
Community Fund-raisers By Gretchen Stahl
Crayons and Righting Implements By Kathryn Bold
Subway Poll
Government Action
Clinton
Moratorium on Death Penalty
Flood Policies at Friant Dam
Marine Corps 'Blood Pinning' Hazing
William Bennett
Social Divisions and the Simpson Verdict
Back on the Bike The subject of a two-month dog hunt... By Eric Slater
Jurors Swayed Beyond Reasonable Doubt By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors Were Swayed Beyond a Doubt By Eric Malnic and Nora Zamichow and Matea Gold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Economic Plan Stakes Claim on Center By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reversing Apartheid's Lessons By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Plans Policy of 'Prescribed' Forest Fires By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Verdict: $25 Million : Punitive Damages Bring Total to $33.5 Million By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadian Official Hints at Trade War on Hollywood By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Families, the $25 Million Is Anticlimactic By John M. Glionna and Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Controversy Flares Over State's Anti-Tobacco Efforts By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casino Proposal Sparks Hunt for Mystery Source By Esther Schrader, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remote Sierra Lab Becomes an Oasis By Martin Forstenzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Stadium Expansion Foe Becomes Designated Villain By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mary Wills; Costume Designer Won Oscar for 'Brothers Grimm'
Drue Leyton; Actress, Member of French Resistance
Kenneth "Pappy" Ford; Timber Executive, Philanthropist
Curfew on Chinese Town Follows Worst Riots in Region in 50 Years From Times Wires Services
Croats Fire on Muslim Crowd in Divided Bosnian City; 1 Dies From Times Wire Services
Miami Aims for Guns at Roadblocks By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Wants More Money to Police Campaign Funding By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
In Chechnya, Old Enemies Battle New Tricks That Threaten Peace By Vanora Bennett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin's Fired Aide Wins Parliament Seat By Vanora Bennett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Killed in Albanian Protest Over Investment Schemes From Times Wire Services
U.S. Apologizes for Misfired Bullets From Times Wire Reports
Judge, Worker Slain in Separate Attacks From Times Wire Reports
Mail Bomber Sentenced to Electric Chair From Associated Press
2 Convicted in New York Riot Killing From Times Wire Reports
Army Probing Claims of Sex Crimes by Instructors From Associated Press
Air Force Limits Flights After Airliner Incidents By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Suspends Sgt. Major Accused of Sex Harassment By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Begin Tobacco Hearing With Attack on FDA Restrictions By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOTAL NUMBER OF SIMPSON-RELATED BOOKS More than 60. Yet to... By Josh Getlin
For the Residents of Brentwood, Life Still Isn't Normal By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Are They Now?
Potential Appeals
Times staff writers Henry Chu, Miles Corwin, Abigail...
Man Guilty in Race-Motivated Robberies From a Times Staff Writer
Wandering Dog Rescued From Mothering Bear Reuters
Lack of Funds Halts Smithsonian's Traveling Show By Jacqueline Trescott, THE WASHINGTON POST
Latest Shuttle Snag Puzzles Scientists; No Delay Expected From Reuters
Jesse Jackson Arrested in Protest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EPA Wins a Delay on Clean Air Rules From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman Cadet's Father Promoted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ames Valuable, Soviet Handler Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Yellowstone Bison Roundup Resumes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mardi Gras Hot, Despite Chilly Air From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S.F. Officials, United Reach Accord on Domestic Partners From Associated Press
Court OKs Anonymity for Witnesses By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4.5 Quake at Mammoth Prompts Warning
Musicians End 9-Week Strike Against San Francisco Symphony From Associated Press
Chile Find Challenges Beliefs on Date of New World Habitation From Associated Press
Deal to Sell Wetlands to State Expected By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Promotes Education Initiative for National Testing By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Families, the $25 Million Is Anticlimactic By John M. Glionna and Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Who They Are
What They Said
Size of Punitive Damages Is Justified, Legal Experts Say By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Sergio Viera El Modena, Junior; Soccer/Goalkeeper Viera...
Alison Fennell Mater Dei, Sophomore; Soccer/Midfielder...
Spotlight
Leo Kosi to Attend West Point By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Changes Aimed at Making Compliance Easier By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Communication Breakdown : Bryce Jackson Beat Dyslexia and ADD but Has Another Battle--Against the NCAA By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
SEC to Inspect Insurers' Sales of Variable Annuities From Bloomberg News
GOING IT ALONE : Newly Single Woman Must Carve Her Own Path By Debora Vrana
Networkers' Stocks Come Unplugged; 3Com Hit Worst By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travelers May Be Forced to Wing It By Tom Incantalupo, NEWSDAY
Westinghouse to Buy 2 Gaylord Cable Channels By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight: Ford Leads Vehicle Sales in the State
Home Foreclosure Price Discounts Small Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jury Orders Trans Union to Pay Times Staff and Wire Reports
Great Western Picks New Ad Agency Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hasbro to Buy Two Russ Berrie Units Times Staff and Wire Reports
Peregrine Plans IPO of 3 Million Shares Times Staff and Wire Reports
Also ... Times Staff and Wire Reports
CalPERS Names Corporate Target List Times Staff and Wire Reports
Plan to Cut Home-Sale Tax Meets Skepticism By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple VP Roizen Quits; Played Key Role at Firm By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Accused of Swindling Oil-Gas Investors Closes By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Bankruptcies Climbed in State By Don Lee and Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Also ... Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rates Mixed on Short-Term T-Bills Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banks Toughening Standards for Unsecured Loans From Bloomberg News
Mercury Secures $50 million in Financing Times Staff and Wire Reports
BAT to Consider Settling Tobacco Cases Times Staff and Wire Reports
Techs Falter Again; Dollar Recoups Loss From Times Wire Services
Techs Plunge Again; Dollar Loses Little From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Really Big Ideas : For Oakmark's Sanborn, the Focus Is on Finding Value in Large Companies
How About a Convertible Preferred? : Hybrid Can Offer a Stock's Growth but With Less Risk By Jon D. Markman
On Queasy Street By James F. Peltz
Excerpts from current market commentary by analysts at... Compiled by Times staff writer Tom Petruno
A Book on How Gurus Think That's a Head Above Others By Linda Stern, Linda Stern is a freelance writer who covers personal finance issues for Reuters
Newsletter Writers--What Do They Know? By Pierre Belec, REUTERS
If You Don't Have a Business Plan, Make One--Then Use It By Karen E. Klein
Hire Flexibility : Independents Worth the Price
More Retailers Join Credit Card Suit From Reuters
Geffen Purchases Shares in HSN Bloomberg News
Opening a New Chapter : Brillstein-Grey Hires a Book Agent and Hangs Out a Literary Shingle By Claudia Eller
Domestic Market Share
Imagine, Disney Form TV Production Alliance By Brian Lowry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Universal Plans a Mammoth 'Lost World' Marketing Blitz By Robert Strauss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boesky-Related Settlements Approved From Bloomberg News
O.C. Personal Bankruptcy Filings Up 19%, Survey Reports By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low Earnings Mask Signs of Recovery at Great Western Bank By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Firm Closes Amid Assertions of Investor Fraud By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Subsidiary Divested
2nd AST Group to Review Samsung Offer
Advertisers Cash in on Animal Magnetism From Bloomberg News
Maker of Insulin Pumps Reports Increased Profits
Flamemaster's Profit Drops 49% for Quarter
On Assignment's Earnings Rise 37% in 4th Quarter
TransWorld Bancorp's 4th-Quarter Earnings Dip
Datametrics Awarded $1.6-Million Contract
Litton Industries Receives $11-Million Navy Contract
David Gibbs has been named director of strategic...
Syncor Corp. to Buy Iodine 123 Business
Allied-Signal Inc. of Sylmar won a $2.7-million contract...
Vitesse Semiconductor Declares Stock Split By Barbara Murphy
PerfectData Bids $40 Million for Novaquest InfoSystems By Barbara Murphy
Wyle Electronics Will Sell Tandberg Products By Barbara Murphy
Wallace Jones to Head New Image Laboratories By Barbara Murphy
Automated Applications Buys Moorpark Building By Barbara Murphy
3 Directors of Water District Named Officers By Barbara Murphy
Area on the Leading Edge as a Destination for High-Tech Firms By Barbara Murphy
Magnetic Resonance Gets 3rd Patent on Analyzer By Barbara Murphy
Franklin Telecom to Buy Internet Services Firm By Barbara Murphy
Oxnard Woman at Home With the Language of Global Export By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACT Networks Encores as Hot Stock in Magazine By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiz Reports $3-Million Loss; Stock Delisted By Greg Miller
Armor All Going, but O.C. Won't Lose All Its Polish By John O'Dell
Ceradyne Inc.: The Costa Mesa technical ceramics...
Interpore International: The Irvine manufacturer of...
FileNet Reports $2.6-Million Loss in '96
Mitsubishi Hopes 3 New Lines Will Boost Sales By John O'Dell
Kia Expanding East and Adding New Model By John O'Dell
PacifiCare Sells Interest in Clinic
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Police Giving Free Car Seat Inspections By Kimberly Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effects of Pollution at 2 Creeks Spelled Out By Shelby Grad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Inspiration for All, Lincoln's Legacy Lives By Jerry Hicks
Homing In on Pigeons By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Prince of the Pickup Picks Up the Pieces By Scott Harris
Another Honor for Former Mayor Scott By John Canalis
Plan Unit to Consider Law to Protect Views By Leslie Earnest
Students Giving a Good Showing By Kimberly Brower
3 Community Center Plans Before Council By Frank Messina
Comment Sought on Antenna Ruling By Kimberly Brower
Skies Could Thunder--and That Would Be Good By Michael Granberry
Volunteer Program Proposed for County By Shelby Grad
Applicants Sought for Lung Assn. Board By John Canalis
18 Human Relations Awards to Be Given
81 Coyote Sightings . . . and Counting By Bill Billiter
Plans for Old Town Project to Be Redrawn By Sylvia Oliande
Crime Rate Down and Arrests Up Last Year By Bill Billiter
School Board Member Resigns By Bill Billiter
Workshop Will Teach How to Brew Beer
Pier Frequenters Mark Fisherman's Death By Hope Hamashige
Freedom of Association--for Gangs? By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Richard Leakey to Discuss Human Rights By Sylvia L. Oliande
Sign-Ups Start for College Extension By Darrell Satzman
OCC a Top Feeder for UC, Cal State Systems By John Canalis
Speech-Reading Classes for Seniors to Be Held
Youth / News for the 18-and-under crowd By Leslie Earnest and Kimberly Brower
Youth / News for the 18-and-under crowd By Kimberly Brower and Leslie Earnest
Board to Consider Use of Monte Vista School By Hope Hamashige
Landman to Be Cited as Officer of the Year By Lori Haycox
Council to Consider Sportstown Proposal By Debra Cano
Crew Cleans Section of Ventura Boulevard By Dade Hayes
School Boundaries on Board's Agenda By Jennifer Leuer
Residents Group to Focus on City Charter By Dade Hayes
Sheriff's Deputy Held in Courthouse Theft By Steve Ryfle
Legion to Show Plans for Baseball Complex By Sylvia L. Oliande
Descendant of Nobel Laureates to Speak By Stephen Byrd
Chick Wants New, Stricter Van Nuys Airport Noise Rules By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorneys Deny Deputy Raped Woman, Assaulted Wife By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wetlands Announcement Due By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amary S. Brack; Retired Shoe Salesman
Glendale Man Pleads Guilty in Fashion Smuggling Case
Ruling on Dana Point Project Appealed By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Airport Proposal Expected
Obituaries
Inmate Awaiting Trial Is Stabbed
Obituaries
Albania's Collapsing Pyramids
INS Undocumented Tally Bolsters California's Case
Ecuador's Extended Carnival
Harassment in Cyberspace
Civic Health Needs More Than Nerds By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate teaches in UCLA's communication and policy studies programs. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Eleanor to Hillary: Listen Up By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
Speed Cited in Fatal Police Crash
Jail Guard Gets 34 Years for Plot with Ex-Ram By Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Guilty of Hate Crime in Stabbing By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downhill Racers By Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writer
Fleiss Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Pandering By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Who Gave Probation in '91 Killing Quits By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Blouses to Books By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board Rejects Expansion of Ebonics, Seeks More Analysis By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Riordan Campaign Says Hayden Missed Nearly 5,000 Senate Votes By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bids to Lure Companies Slow Tax Increases By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Next Generation By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
"Los Angeles gives one the feeling of the future more...
Lessons in Crime and Punishment on the Docket for Students By Jennifer Leuer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Year-Round Schools Proposed for L.A. Unified By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Jury Award Against School Voided in Custody Case
Officials Roll Out Battery-Powered Buses
Residents Take to the Streets for Cleanup Project
Redondo Beach Official Begins a Paid Leave
Judge Sharply Cuts Term for Three-Strikes Defendant
To live and roll in L.A.: While Los Angeles... By Steve Harvey
Defense to Seek Dismissal of Charges Against Ex-Deputy
Body Found Washed Ashore Is Identified
Mardi Gras Event to Be Held Today
Officer Killed in Crash Used 'Excessive Speed,' CHP Says
A Slice of Runyon By Michael Krikorian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials to Review Park Employees' Bonus Plan By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's Oldest Defendant Goes on Trial in Slaying By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature Conservancy Riflemen Kill Many Island Sheep By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ensuring a Stable Environment By Penny Arevalo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Reina High Wins Mock Trial Contest By Tracy Wilson
Disabled, Needy Urge Extended Bus Service By Jason Terada
Tanker Overturns, Leaks Waste Water By Veronique De Turenne
Honorary Mayor Cashes In at Benefit By Nick Green
Crime Rate Rose Slightly in 1996 By Scott Hadly
FBI Is Searching for Suspect in Robberies By Scott Hadly
Rewards Offered in Series of Burglaries By Scott Steepleton
Summer School Will Be 3 Weeks Shorter By Regina Hong
International Fest Features Food, Music By Dawn Hobbs
Turning Point Shelter to Receive Funds for Expansion By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Revenue Exceeds Budget Forecasts By David R. Baker and Chris Chi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Farmers' Market Hopes to Finally Put Down Permanent Roots By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Design Board Approves Sycamore Village Master Plan By Hilary E. Macgregor
County Home Sales Gaining Momentum By Chris Chi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
10 Troubled Crossings By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Dampens Spirits but Is Short-Lived By Scott Steepleton
D.A.'s Daughter Makes Own Way By Deborah Belgum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
There're No Surprises in Boxing By Mike Kupper, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The Lowdown on NBA Scoring: DEFENSE! : 90-Point Games Are the Norm, and Tougher Defense Figures to Make a Bad Situation Even Worse By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parcells to Coach Jets in 1997 By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Heart : Chad Carvin Had Cardiomyopathy and Figured to Be Done With Swimming, but Rest Brings Recovery and a Comeback By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Tiny but His Presence Is Huge By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weight Watching Can Be Such Hungry Work By Earl Gustkey
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. By Shav Glick
Dodgers Hope Old Fans Will Touch That Dial By Randy Harvey
Galaxy Adding Machon By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Beach Gets Davis Cup By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baumgartner Out Up to Three Weeks By Elliott Teaford
Kings Tonight By Lonnie White
Coyotes Hand Blues Another Home Loss From Associated Press
Distractions at Home Are Taking Toll By Helene Elliott
O'Donnell Shows He's Two-Way Player By Lonnie White
Top to Bottom : CAPSULES AND RANKINGS By Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Shoemaker Evidence Is Lost on the Freeway By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullets Bring Back Bickerstaff Associated Press
Clippers Tonight By Chris Baker
Pond of Anaheim Talk Resurfaces By Chris Baker
Shaq's Status Still Uncertain By Scott Howard-cooper
Johnson Too Sharp for Montiel By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flores Caught in Squeeze Play By George Dohrmann
Aching Knees Force Girardelli to Retire From Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Falls to No. 8 Cincinnati From Associated Press
Stanford, UCLA Are Ranked, While USC Gets Snubbed By George Dohrmann
Psychiatrists Disagree on Cause of McCall's Conduct in the Ring By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baumgartner Out Up to Three Weeks By Elliott Teaford
Leaders Hoping to Keep Lofty Status By Steve Kresal
Irvine Valley's McNamee Wears Lasers' Success Well By Steve Kresal
Stadium Renovations Give Track, Soccer a Boost By Chris Foster
Anderson Moves to Fullerton College
O.C. Fighter, 15, Claims Silver Gloves National Title By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming Attractions
Hamilton, Dana Hills Upset Mater Dei
Cypress' Resor Sees Beyond the End Line By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angels Will Unveil Their Summer Line By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fink, Brand Conquer Monster, Qualify for L.A. Championship By Peter Yoon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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