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What happened on March 18, 1997
NEWS
benchmarks of hope By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Sense of a New Life By Lisa Meyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Military Affairs By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Late-Night Music of the City By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Can Somebody Out There Build a Better Air Bag? By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting to Know Your Entire Body of Work By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeing Stars By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punch Lines
Community Fund-raisers By Gretchen Stahl
An Event of Olympian Proportions By Kathryn Bold
Drug Campaign
Coliseum Plans and Exposition Park
Pedestrians
Free TV Ads and Toll Roads
Using HMOs to Control Medicare Growth
Utility Charges
Housing Update The average price of homes sold in the San... By Lucille Renwick and Jeff Fletcher and Martha L. Willman
Man Crashes Truck Into Abortion Clinic From Associated Press
Man Held in Alleged Cross-Country Kidnappings By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain's Major Schedules Vote Likely to End His Tenure By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coast Guard Rescues 800 Fleeing Albania From Times Wire Reports
Troops Turn Over Weapons to Rebels From Times Wire Reports
Dole to Head Drive for WWII Memorial Associated Press
Safety Expert Faults Passenger-Side Air Bags as Perilous for Children From Associated Press
Packaged Meal's Salt Level Poses Blood Pressure Risk, Doctor Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alexander Salkind; 'Superman' Producer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit Bank Reopens After Shootout Associated Press
Council Move to Retain Chief Seen as Unlikely By Jean Merl and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Complaints Mount About Internet Filter Blocking By Michelle Slatalla, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. High Court Upholds Law Targeting Tobacco Industry By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Lake Pulls His Nomination for Top CIA Post By Elizabeth Shogren and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton, Russian Envoy Bargain Before Summit By Norman Kempster and Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Freeh Admits 'Incomplete' Testimony Before Congress By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Drug Shows Promise in Heart Attack Prevention By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
London's Art World Blues By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson to Seek Public's Support of Welfare Plan By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Teacher Gets 54 Years in Death of Simi Officer By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeal on News Rack Law Rejected By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Leaders Seek Truce in Battle Over Marijuana By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stance on Overtime Dooms Nomination By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cosby Suspect Was in Court Hours Before His Arrest By Janet Wilson and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Will Help Compare Records to O.C. Vote Data By Peter M. Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Custody Case Report Cited Children's Bond to Simpson By Jeff Kass and Greg Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.N. Chief Offers Plan to Trim Staff, Cut Costs at World Body From Reuters
Unity Brings Victory for Salvadoran Leftists By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
78-Year-Old's Death Keeps Right-to-Die Issue Alive in Oregon : Doctor faces possible charge of active euthanasia in helping woman who suffered nearly always fatal condition die. The case has stirred discomfort across the ideological spectrum. By Barry Siegel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defector Said to Leave China Times Wire Services
Major Sets Vote Likely to End Tenure By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israelis, Palestinians Face Off Associated Press
Yeltsin Names Potential Successor to Top Post By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Mexican General Faces Drug Charges By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Sets Balanced Budget as Top Goal By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Die in Riot at Oaxaca Prison Times Wire Services
Mexico Ruling Party Suffers Setback By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elderly Found Suffering Fewer Disabilities From Reuters
Man Avoids Charges of Attempted Murder From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Babbitt Moves to End Bison Slaughter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Political Elders Tapped for Campaign Reform Push By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Bid to Delay Bombing Trial From Associated Press
Man Held in Cross-Country Abductions From a Times Staff Writer
High Court to Hear Political Debate Case By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicholas OKd for State Education Board From a Times Staff Writer
In Labor Nominee Hearing, Labor Gets Back Seat By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Blasts Senator's CIA Allegations By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homage to Famine Dead, Protest Mark St. Patrick's Day From Associated Press
Florida Frees 200 More Inmates; Victims Are Alerted to Releases From Associated Press
Guard Killed in St. Louis Bank Robbery From Associated Press
Pilot Sets Out to Finish What Earhart Started By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-DNC Chief Intervened for Big Donor By Alan C. Miller and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doctor Criticizes Lunch Product for High Salt Content From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Brandon Pack Esperanza, Senior; Baseball/Pitcher-Infielder...
Tayyiba Haneef Laguna Hills, Senior; Basketball/Center...
Shots Didn't Fall, so Ladycats Did By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight
CIF Is a Mishmash of Sections, Constituencies By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keefe Takes Look Back 10 Years to Title By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Championship Results
Going South : State Basketball Championships to Be Played in Orange County for the First Time By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
A Director Who Knew Talent, Tales By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kidd Steps to the Oscar Podium : The academy doesn't have awards for choreography but next week it salutes a lifetime of work. By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
The Socio-Art Genre By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Star Wars' Juggernaut Rolls On By Susan King
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Angie Chuang
Ahmanson to Bring in ' 'Da Noise,' 'Chicago' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vereen, Uggams Team Up for Uplifting 'On Broadway!' By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trio and Guest Make a Strong Foursome By Daniel Cariaga
Standard Works Get a Cincinnati Whirl By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UPN's 'Social Studies' Gets a Low Grade for Comportment By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Zinnemann a Director for All Seasons By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Natural Strength of Joe Goode By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernstein Lights Up 'Don Giovanni' By Susan Bliss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Works in Search of a Theme By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thorogood Puts Creedence Into His Music By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
HUD Warns of 'Illegitimate' Fees for Reverse Mortgages By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Updated Menu : Restaurateurs Need a Plan That Will Yield Security By Helaine Olen, Helaine Olen is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer. She can be reached on the Internet at holen@aol.com
TriStar Chief Enjoys Learning the Rules of a New Game By Claudia Eller
PUC Offers Compromise on Phone Deal By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ahmanson Raises Bid in Great Western War By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Orders Review of Patent Fight (Bloomberg News)
Ticketmaster's 4th-Quarter Earnings Soar By (James Bates)
Executive Director of Health Plan Resigns By (David R. Olmos)
Also ...
Rivals Team to Bid for Santa Anita By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Esprit de Corps. : Companies Find Growth Through Alliance
CalPERS to Alter Fund Management From Associated Press
Rockwell to Spin Off Its Auto Parts Unit By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CalPERS to Boost 'Active' Management From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Spotlight: Shipments of Diabetes Test Strips Halted Again
B of A Boosts CEO's Pay, Plans Stock Split (Bloomberg News)
Advanta's Loss May Mean Sale of Credit Firm From Bloomberg News
ADT to Be Acquired by Tyco International (Associated Press)
Also ...
ADT to Be Acquired by Tyco in $5.6-Billion Deal From Associated Press
Clinton Extends Deadline in Airline Dispute (Associated Press)
Also ...
Ford to Build an Experimental Light Vehicle By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short-Term T-Bill Rates Rise (Associated Press)
Airbus Discusses Sale of Jets to Continental (Bloomberg News)
Late Rebound Lifts Dow; Tech Issues Struggle From Times Wire Services
Late Rebound Lifts Dow; Tech Issues Struggle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advanta May Put Itself Up for Sale (Bloomberg News)
Miles to Go? : Sneaker Stocks Are Still on the Fast Track By James F. Peltz
Teachers Fund Is Ready to Move Up a Grade From Bloomberg News
Retail Spin By Charles A. Jaffe
And Now, for Best Marketing Gimmick . . . : Oscar Winners Can Also Mean More at the Bank Office By James Bates
It's Not Fun, but You Should Keep Tabs on Your Funds' Holdings By Russ Wiles, Russ Wiles is a financial writer for the Arizona Republic
What Are the Things That Boost a Business' Chances for Success? By Karen E. Klein
Domestic Market Share
News Corp. to Buy Heritage for $1.35 Billion From Bloomberg News
Turner Stirs Murdoch Backlash at Gathering By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Again Beats U.S. on Consumer Reports' List From Associated Press
Ford Says Bye, Bye Thunderbird (for Now) By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Coalition to Lobby for Closer Economic Ties to China From Washington Post
ACT Networks Receives Order from Comsat Brasil By Barbara Murphy
New Products, Acquisitions Boost BioSource Earnings By Barbara Murphy
Franklin Telecom Expands Westlake Village Site By Barbara Murphy
Eltron International Plans Investors Meeting By Barbara Murphy
Bond Aids Gaiser Tool's Expansion as Firm Chooses to Grow in Region By Barbara Murphy
American Pacific Earnings Jump 61% in 4th Quarter
Pico Products Losses for 2nd Quarter Grow
Unico Posts 14% Profit Increase for Quarter
Millions of Mexican Mangoes Give New Company a Sweet Start By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Outlet Center to Begin Next Expansion By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christopher Staff was named president and chief operating...
February Home Sales in Valley Increase, but Prices Decrease By Jill Leovy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Van Nuys Firm to Build Radars for Brazil Air Force
Authentic Fitness Posts $4.6-Million Profit
Cheesecake Factory Profit Falls 75%; Revenues Up 27%
Boeing North American Inc. of Canoga Park won a...
Amwest Insurance Posts $2.65-Million Loss
HUD Warns Lenders on Use of Reverse Mortgage Firms By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Looks Into Gaming Feud From Bloomberg News
St. John Knits Tries the Fit of New $4.5-Million Facility By Greg Johnson
Diagnostic Solutions Runs Afoul of FDA By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Couple Accused of Insurance Fraud By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Martin Joins Board of Easyriders By Greg Johnson
Mall Developers Ponder the Lure of Plastic By Greg Johnson
Gregg Manufacturing to Cut in Charities By Greg Johnson
Bullet-Cougar Hires Specialist in Turnarounds
Case Pitting Shuster, Irvine Co. Takes New Twists By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Krause's New Shares
Urohealth Notes
Micro-Distilled Vodka, Gin Blossom in Oregon By Mike Freeman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Honda Sees a Wealth of Potential in Turkish Factory From Bloomberg News
24-Hour Medical Hotlines Growing, Thriving By Linda A. Johnson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockwell to Spin Off Its Auto Parts Division By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
"In fact, [Los Angeles] is more than a city. It is a...
Mental Muscle
Soothing Russian Fears Will Be Key to Summit
Zaire Hangs by a Thread
Wisdom, Maybe, From Delay
20 Reasons to Sit Mexico in a Corner By Sidney Weintraub, Sidney Weintraub holds the William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington
Protect Your Back and Extend a Hand By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate also teaches in UCLA's policy studies and communication studies programs. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
'We the People' Don't Live Life in the Beltway By James R. Wilburn, James R. Wilburn is dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy
Tough Love on Welfare Is Only for the Poor By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
Return of LAX Funds Ordered By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Love With Slugs : Teenager Takes Prize-Winning Research in Stride By Mayrav Saar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Villagers Feud Over Plaza Plan By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Living Wage' Plan Faces First Test in Council By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Dispute Is Focus of Rap Probe By Chuck Philips and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Dream on Wings of the Past By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Dog That Ate Topanga By Al Martinez
Panel Backs New Lease for Gladstone's
Friends Join to Aid Plane Crash Victim By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grants Given to Area Schools By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Community Cultural Center Opens in Former Library
Council to Consider Domestic Partner Issue
He'd recognize those AK-47 bursts anywhere: During a press... By Steve Harvey
Juvenile Linked to Racial Hate Crime
Prosecutors Decline to Charge Simpson in Golf Course Incident
EPA to Aid Cleanup of Water Wells Tainted by Chemicals
Sports Utility Vehicle Crashes Into Suntanning Studio
Youths in Custody to Speak at School
School Takes Aim at Social Barriers
February Restaurant Closures
Villagers Feud Over Plaza Plan By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Living Wage' Plan Faces First Test in Council By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harboring Doubts By Scott Steepleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Communities With Bases Join Forces By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conejo and Simi Teachers Make 1st Move in Pay Talks By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Charges Filed in Motel Slaying By Scott Hadly
Class to Teach Basics of Baby-Sitting By Dawn Hobbs
B of A to Shutter Branch, Leave ATM By Nick Green
2nd Hangar OKd for Aircraft Group By Dawn Hobbs
Cultural Affairs Panel Seeks Applicants By Hilary E. Macgregor
Group Offers Help in Coping With Grief By Dawn Hobbs
Developer Seeks City OK to Stockpile Dirt By David R. Baker
Council OKs Zoning for Wal-Mart Center By Mack Reed
Council to Take Up Carlsberg Park Issue By David R. Baker
Contract Awarded for New Police Station By Mack Reed
Bottle Village Backers Plan Fight for Funds By Mack Reed
Event Makes Math and Science Fun By Kate Folmar
Council Backs Westgate Project but Wants Future Safeguards By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Erle F. Redel; Retired Salesman, Gifted Singer
Argue, Martha E., 60, of Newbury Park, office manager for...
Just one more time, they said. The City Council voted...
In an effort to drum up money from outside sources, the... By Hilary E. Macgregor
Representatives of Simi Valley's Latino neighborhoods... By Mack Reed
Report Illuminates Ruling Granting Simpson Custody By Jeff Kass and Greg Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Priest Braves Bullets to Stay in Albania By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Praise of the Women in Their Lives By Jerry Hicks
Defense Makes New Bid to Move Famalaro Trial By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Vows to Try to Meet Request on Registrations By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
City Staff Will Get Guidance on Budget By Frank Messina
Former School Supt. Possemato Honored
City to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary
Shooting Range to Get Further Study
City May Contract for After-School Services By Kimberly Brower
Deadline Is April 30 on School Transfers By Cathy Werblin
Gardening Compost Offered Saturday
Petitioners Urge Circus Noise Remedy By John Canalis
Successful Women to Discuss Careers By John Canalis
City Will Hold Classes to Train Lifeguards
Streets Will Be Given to Chapman By Lesley Wright
Council Sets Hearing on Network Proposal
City, Business Officials to Hold Conference By Frank Messina
Three School Boundary Plans to Be Presented By Jennifer Leuer
Applicants Sought for 3 City Boards
Fiber Arts Exhibit at Newland House
Pep Boys Opponents to Appeal Project By Debra Cano
Councilman's Business Subject of Report By Hope Hamashige
Federal Funds Sought to Extend Autry Way By Debra Cano
Council to Consider Disney Electric Pact By Debra Cano
Blanket Sales to Fund Computers for Schools
Supervisors Honor 4 Social Workers By Shelby Grad
Cosby Suspect Has Criminal Record in O.C. By Anna Cekola and Janet Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Be Careful in Vote Fraud Probe
An Anaheim man was fighting for his life at UCI Medical...
Support Sought for Anaheim Jail Screening By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver After Injury to Pedestrian
Flying a Passion of Burned Pilot By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Teacher Gets 54 Years in Slaying By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardenas' Assistant to Discuss Legislation By Darrell Satzman
Panel OKs Shotguns for Cycle Officers By Dade Hayes
Campus to Host College Transfer Fair By Darrell Satzman
AIDS Issues Define Physician's Career By David Colker
Elementary Launches Tolerance Program By Karima A. Haynes
Some Question the Guidelines for Sentencing By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A woman and her 6-year-old son narrowly escaped serious...
Simpson Won't Be Charged in Clash By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two men were arrested Monday on felony charges of cutting... By Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockyer Secession Bill Clears Rules Committee By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adourian, Khachik, 72, of North Hollywood, retired metal...
Life After Death : Regrowth Softens Scars of Firestorm
Jet Lag in Pollution Control By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Entrepreneur Named Businesswoman of Year By Sylvia L. Oliande
Trial Set for GOP Political Aide Carmony By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
How Sweet It Is : Maybe the Pac-10 Hadn't Gone Away, but Having One-Fourth of the Remaining Tournament Field Reminds It's Still Around By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stand-Up Coach : Rick Majerus Tells Stories and Pops Out One-Liners, but He Also Has Utah on Sweet 16 Stage By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silence Is Golden for These Dodgers By Bill Plaschke
Gators' Bite Severs USC's NCAA Quest By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver Stays Good to Lakers By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Well, the Umps Warned They'd Be Much Tougher By Mal Florence
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 Lisa Dillman
Al Davis May Be Gone, but L.A. Still Feels His Bite By Randy Harvey
Kwan, Eldredge Chasing Redemption By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardinals Lower the Boom, Release Esiason From Staff and Wire Reports
What To Look For By Chris Dufresne
McCoy: Bring on Iowa State's Cato By Tim Kawakami
Right Down the Road for Stanford By Jason Reid
Ratings Up for First Two Rounds By Larry Stewart
No, Knight Hasn't Kicked Off 3 Players Associated Press
Three California Schools Ready to Go
What To Look For By George Dohrmann
What To Look For By Tim Kawakami
What To Look For By Jason Reid
Clippers Tonight By Chris Baker
Stockton Reaches Milestone From Associated Press
Lakers Now 8-8 Without Shaq By Scott Howard-cooper
A Perfect Night for Tennessee From Associated Press
Wright Struggles but Stays Confident By Chris Baker
Spurs Lose Johnson After Throat Surgery Times Wire Services
Nevada Las Vegas Outlasts Hawaii, 89-80 From Associated Press
No Takers for Candiotti, Who May Go to Bullpen By Bob Nightengale
Six Days After Beaning, Snow Returns to Work Associated Press
Gubicza Set to Pitch, Others Getting Healthy By Mike Digiovanna
Coyotes Sign Jocelyn Lemieux Times Wire Services
Shoulder Surgery Set for Laperriere By Lonnie White
Panthers Put End to Devils' Streak, 4-1 From Associated Press
Trade Talk May Become Little More By Helene Elliott
Top to Bottom : CAPSULES AND RANKINGS By Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Oksiuta Not a Hot Commodity By Robyn Norwood
Small Schools Make Strides in Tourney By Anthony Cotton, WASHINGTON POST
Spurs Lose Johnson After Throat Surgery Times Wire Services
Wright Struggles but Stays Confident By Chris Baker
Dons' Pitching Holding Up So Far By Steve Kresal
McMillian Returns to Westminster
Sky's the Limit When Green Is on Track By Chris Foster
OCC's Swimmers Waiting to Celebrate By Steve Kresal
Saddleback Wins by 16 Strokes in Golf
No. 4 Mater Dei Splits Doubleheader With Irvine
Gubicza Set to Pitch, Others Getting Healthy By Mike Digiovanna
Oksiuta Not a Hot Commodity By Robyn Norwood
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