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What happened on April 03, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
Cutting Down to the Bone By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Lost in Space': Fantastic Sights but Little Nostalgia By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Life's a Charade in Mamet's 'Spanish Prisoner' Puzzle By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Gascogne' Shows Aubier Hasn't Lost His Touch By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Mercury Rising': Breaking the Code but Not the Formula By Jack Mathews, FOR THE TIMES
Wry Comedy 'Follow' Plays Familiar Hand By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barney Chases Magical Egg in 'Adventure' By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oscars' New Home
The Only Trial Is Watching News By Howard Rosenberg
Radiohead Comes In Crisp, Loud and Clear By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
ABC's 'Ellen,' 'Nothing Sacred' Named Peabody Award Winners By Lee Margulies, TIMES TELEVISION EDITOR
Claiborne Cary to Sing at Gardenia
Collector Videos Offer the Lost 'Lost' Pilot, Bloopers and More By Susan King
Kahane Will Conduct Six L.A. Chamber Programs
L.A. Opera Seeking $4,500 Sponsorships
Playboy Festival Vows to Stick With Program By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Review By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Review By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Giddy Gamesmanship From Chris Finley By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Review By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Abstract Painter Opens Door to Meeting of Art, Science By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Juda Collection of Japanese Prints to Be Shown at Auction Preview
Wicked Satire Muted in 'Devil's Disciple' By Philip Brandes
Quirky 'Kozmo!' Spotlights Carny World By Jana J. Monji
'Brecht on Brecht' Gives Rare Portrait By Philip Brandes
Too Many Ghosts Haunt 'Baggage' By Jana J. Monji
'Love' Conquers All at Newport Film Fest By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skalapalooza: United They Jam By John Roos
Skalapalooza: United They Jam By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Slick Tricks By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Runways Swathed in Cashmere By Mimi Avins, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Sometimes You Just Want Power, Not Choices By Sandy Banks
The $200 Question By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lively English Novel Gets a Second Life By Michael Frank, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wide World of Weird
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Punch Lines
Service Steers Lease in Right Direction By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cost-of-Living Comparisons
Clinton
Gas Blowers
Less Separation of News and Advertising
Riordan's Response to Business Mergers
Jones Ruling
Scouts Controversy
Tax Stocks, Bonds
At Slave Transit Point, Clinton Cites U.S. Role By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Election Sets Off Wave of Accusations By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Obstacles Thwart Progress of Starr Inquiry By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs $1.7-Trillion Balanced '99 Budget By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pot Candidate: High Hopes, High Visibility By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Leagues Play the Sponsorship Game By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds Sharp Rise in Teenage Tobacco Use By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defining, Deifying Reagan in History By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Sets Off Whole Lot of Chatter on the Airwaves By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Orders New Trial or Reduced Prison Term for Death Row Inmate By Geoff Boucher and Maura Dolan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Sues S.F. Schools Over Exam By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Panel to Oppose Prop. 227 By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC to Offer Admission to 2,000 Initially Rejected By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Paula Jones' One-Way Ticket to Palookaville By Mike Downey
Town Makes Tragedy a Turning Point By Diana Marcum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israel Braces for Retaliation by Hamas By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Delays Vote on Premier, Plans Talks By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irish Police Find Car Bomb in Ferry Line \o7 Reuters\f7
It's Visa Time for Hong Kong's Offbeat Britons By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudi Authorities Strive to Make Hajj Safer for Pilgrims By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Far-Right Leader Is Found Guilty of Assault \o7 Associated Press\f7
Papon Verdict Eases Pain for Victims' Families By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Albright Hails U.N. Defusing of Iraq Crisis By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House: Next Dismissal Should Be Starr By Jonathan Peterson and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reno to Pursue Alleged Funding in Whitewater Case \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Reno to Pursue Alleged Money Trail in a Whitewater Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
Starr Vows to Push Inquiry, Despite Jones Ruling By Richard A. Serrano and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Day Care May Aid Behavior, Study Finds \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
King's Family Presses for Investigation of Slaying \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
City Settles Suit by Jews Over Riot From Times Wire Reports
Expanded Child Porn Law Is Struck Down \o7 Associated Press\f7
Teen Sentenced for Role in Park Slaying From Times Wire Reports
Baby's Death Ruled a Non-Capital Case From Times Wire Reports
Body Identified as Ex-Beauty Queen's From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Horses to Remain Pending Appeal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson Accused of Suppressing Contract Data \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Gene Evans; Actor Known for 'Tough Guy' Roles By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Bunker Hill Towers Deal May Be a Sign of Higher Rents By Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAX Panel Offers Up Two-Company Shuttle Plan By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tailoring Regional Fit By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony Chairman Lambasts Japan's Prime Minister By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lucas Cuts Deal With Fox for Next 'Star Wars' By Amy Wallace and Marla Matzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sony Chairman Lambastes Japan's Prime Minister By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonuses for Executives in 1997? Guess Again From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SmarTalk Shares Drop 28% From Bloomberg News
Tax Break Urged to Boost Atmosphere for Launches \o7 Capitol Alert News Service\f7
Gore Reveals Plan to Aid L.A.-Area Small Businesses By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aurora, Van de Kamp's to Merge Bloomberg News
Sun America Acquires 2 San Diego Firms Dow Jones News Service
Petersen Acquires Florida Publishing Group By Vanessa Hua
Also. . .
Spotlight: Surfing the Net: Algorithm Figures Into the Equation
Wells Exits Home Lending, Sells to GM Unit Bloomberg News
Hospital Management Deal Collapses By David R. Olmos
Dow Roars to New High, Tickling 9,000 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Factory Orders Fall 0.9%, Led by Slack Demand for Aircraft \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Dell Computer Fined Over Software Offer Bloomberg News
Oxford Suspends Severance Payment Associated Press
Also. . .
Security Capital to Merge 2 Apartment REITS Bloomberg News
Dow Roars to New High, Tickling 9,000 \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
GTE to Sell Some Local Phone Businesses \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
TV Networks Differ on Digital From Bloomberg News
TV Ratings Report
Some Progress Made in Key Hollywood Talks By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tailoring Regional Fit By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Coast Plaza Restaurant Is Found Liable for Harassment By Daryl Strickland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taco Bell Ushers Gorditas Into Fast-Food Arena \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Sunbelt Nursery Seeks Protection from Creditors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fluor Unit Fined Over Nuclear Safety Issues By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comprehensive Care Awarded Contract Dow Jones
Meade Instruments Nets $192,000 in Quarter
Sares-Regis Buys 24-Acre Office Park in Santa Ana By John O'Dell
Oakley Buys Its Canadian Distributor By Russ Stanton
Techniclone Hires Investment Banking Firm Dow Jones
Premier Laser Sets Shareholder Rights Plan Dow Jones
Emeritus Reduces Its Holdings in ARV Bloomberg News
Kia Reorganizes After Chief's Death
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet By Al Martinez
Exhuming the Ex-Files By Patt Morrison
Casualty of Confusion By Shawn Hubler
Tell the Bank to Wake Up and Smell the Coffee By Steve Harvey
Proper Boost for Credit Unions
State's Pricey Part-Timers
Hogging the Road
Starting Point for Africa
Don't Reopen the Case, Open Investigation Files By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Earl Ofari Hutchinson is the author of "The Crisis in Black and Black," to be published this month by Middle Passage Press. E-mail: ehutchi344@aol.com
Paula, Paula, Won't You Please Come Back? By Jonathan Turley, Jonathan Turley is a professor of law at George Washington University Law School
Sexual Harassment in and of Itself Should Be an Injury By Erwin Chemerinsky, Erwin Chemerinsky is a constitutional law professor at USC
A Court's Judgment Is Not History's By Douglas W. Kmiec, Douglas W. Kmiec is a professor at Pepperdine University School of Law
We 'Honor' a Prophet by Turning Our Backs By James M. Lawson Jr., The Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. is the pastor of Holman Methodist Church in Los Angeles and the host of "Lawson Live" on the cable TV Odyssey Channel. His comments were adapted by Bonnie Boswell, the co-host and producer of "Lawson Live."
Police Round Up Suspects in Stolen Goods Sting By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rose Bird Honored by ACLU By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Dept. Won't Prosecute Mark Fuhrman By Richard A. Serrano and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anti-Smoking Forces Ready to Invade Tobacco Road By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Leads a Hurray for Hollywood By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time for a Change
A Ray of Hope for Housing By Matea Gold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don Simpson's Psychiatrists Face Court Hearing By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Passionate Pezheads Popping Into Town By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hazing Is Suspected in Injuries to 2 UCLA Students \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Emergency Shelters to Stay Open Extra Month By Karima A. Haynes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Center That Provides Low-Cost Services Opens
Van Driver Killed in Amtrak Train Collision
Council OKs $270-Million Hospital Expansion Plan
Factory Raid Yields Fake Designer Clothing
Walking Tour of Historic Movie Star Sites Launched
Magazine to Help Give Homeless a Voice, Income
Job Training Program Gets $520,000 State Grant
Girl Remains in Critical Condition After Shooting
Deaf Lifeguard Settles One Suit Against YMCA
Council Tentatively OKs 4 Sites for Septic Waste
Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Crash That Killed 2
7th-Grader Qualifies for National Math Competition
Questions Prompt Council to Cancel Meeting at Resort
Conference Aims to Spark Interest in Math, Science
Casino Investors Sue U.S., Allege Mismanagement By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convict in Cop Slaying Taken Off Death Row By Geoff Boucher and Maura Dolan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Whale Watch By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secession Discussion Splits CSUN Symposium By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blood of Slain Teen Informant Could Be on Police Hands Too By Dana Parsons
County Keeps Shelters Open Until April 30 By Karima A. Haynes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds of Immigrants Protest Appearance by Iranian Ambassador By Erika Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Servitude a Fact of Life, Thais Say By Eric Slater and Julie Tamaki and Claire Vitucci, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Damaged Yacht Spills Diesel; Fuel Is Contained By John Canalis
Amanda Arthur Shares Get-Well Gifts By Hope Hamashige
Youth DUI Program to Start in Spring By John Pope and John Canalis
City Changes Laws on Signs, Noise By John Canalis and John Pope
Directors Approve Plans for a Taller Surrounding Wall By John Canalis
Council Loosens Garage Sale Rules By John Pope and John Canalis
Forum Will Focus on Brain Disorders By John Canalis
Fossils Uncovered by Toll Road on Display By Deborah Schoch
Special Events Booked for Library Week By John Pope
Staff, Students, Parents Rededicate School By Julio V. Cano
Golf Event Raises $25,000 for College By John Canalis and John Pope
Students to Take Part in Earth Day Activities By Tom Becker
Students Can Access Online Counseling By Edward M. Yoon
Russian Children Visit Local School By Sylvia L. Oliande
AIDS Quilt Conveys Important Messages By Edward M. Yoon
Groundbreaking for Seniors Building By Tom Becker
Two-Year Permit Is Granted to Eli Home By Debra Cano
Seeking the Keys to Inner Peace Behind Jail's Locked Doors By Phil Davis
Schools Allowed Own Policies on Uniforms By Vanessa Deruyter
Las Flores Middle School to Offer Chinese Class in Fall By Susan Deemer
Library Friends Spring Book Sale Starts Today By Debra Cano
Jeweler Carjacked, Robbed at Gas Station By Roberto J. Manzano
Ex-Chancellor Blevins Takes Post in Midwest By Mimi Ko Cruz
Federal Funds OKd for Freeway Work By Cathy Werblin
Trustees OK Tougher Science Requirements By Susan Deemer
Health Fair Planned Saturday at Mall By Edward M. Yoon
Study Finds No Need for Traffic Light By Eric Rimbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors to Discuss Musick Expansion Bill By Jean O. Pasco and Eric Bailey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Groups Endorse Sanchez for Reelection By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Man Convicted of Bilking Saugus Widow Faces Sentencing Today By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dozing Trucker Runs Into Five Parked Cars
Lawsuit Threat Officially Kicks Off Congressional Campaign By Sharon Bernstein and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Held Over Alleged Counterfeit Check Ring
Woman, 19, Dies in Fall From Car During Argument
Firefighter Suffers Heat Exhaustion Battling Blaze By Solomon Moore
Van Driver Killed After Amtrak Train Collision By Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaders Gather for Summit on School Violence By Chris Chi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Principal's Job Is to Attract Students to Magnet School By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fishermen Protest Proposed Channel Islands Restrictions By Lisa Fernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radio Active By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CPR Revives Fire Victim by a Whisker By Dawn Hobbs and Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Can Count on Annual Bailout By Joel P. Engardio
Moorpark College Camel Needs a Name
Goodwill Industries to Mark Anniversary By Brenda Loree
2 Santa Barbarans Join KCLU Board By Joel P. Engardio
Dally Jury Continues Its Deliberations By Scott Hadly
Candidate Threatens Suit Over Comments By Hugo Martin
Publisher Found Guilty in Drug Case By Holly J. Wolcott
Horses to Stay on Island Until Court Hearing By Miguel Bustillo
CHP Officer, Ojai Man Hurt in Crash By Holly J. Wolcott
School Playground Granted Upgrading By Nick Green
No Improper Use of Loans Found By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Now Says He Accidentally Shot Himself By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar / Upcoming Events
Woman Injured in Oxnard House Fire By Holly J. Wolcott
SPORTS
Matadors Rise After Fallout By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Is King of the Cassel By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadians Find Greener Pastures With Canyons By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birkins, El Camino Real Stop San Fernando, 7-0
JetHawks Get Off the Ground in 1-0 Victory By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Takes Ride on Davidson's Left
They Said It
Northridge Will Know the Score in Fresno
El Camino Real's Martin Puts End to Long Career
Fyi
Lea Takes Lead for Camarillo
Burbank Nets Victory Over Hart
Mellinger Is Difference for Oxnard
Search for New Northridge Men's Coach Looks Priceless By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Camarillo Stays Perfect Thanks to Play of Ball
New Start Time Quite Convenient By Steve Henson
Yankees Get Message After 10-2 Angel Win By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaq Makes Point 50 Ways By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Already Marked Team By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hey Mike, Zip It! By Bill Plaschke
Victory Over Yankees Is Game of the Century By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Selanne Is Given His Due By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Final Four Points Toward Kentucky Too By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men's Hockey Team Barred From White House Visit \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Joltin' Joe Lights Up a Cuban By Mal Florence
Poorest Performance Records of Minor League Affiliates in 1997
Agassi-Led U.S. to Play Russia in Davis Cup Associated Press
Kings Come Up Empty but Don't Feel That Way By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Matter of Fine-Tuning By Lonnie White
Blackhawks Defeat Depleted Avalanche From Associated Press
Ducks' Gesture On the Money By J.A. Adande
Selanne's Deal Widely Approved By Elliott Teaford
Galaxy Not Looking Quite as Starry-Eyed After Latest Trade By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duncan Helps Spurs Stop Heat's Streak \o7 Associated Press\f7
Tonight By Steve Springer
Strickland Sentenced \o7 Associated Press\f7
Knicks Still Too Big for Clippers From Associated Press
Horry Is Left Hurting Again By Scott Howard-cooper
Spurning Arizona State, Majerus to Stay in Utah By Bill Dwyre, From Staff and Wire Reports
Graziano: Signals Are Clear By Jason Reid
College Basketball Notes
Wooden Award to Be Presented Today By Robyn Norwood
He Waves White Flag After Winning Battle By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers Have 20-4 Vision in Victory Over White Sox \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Jacobs Takes Stock of Indians Associated Press
Finley Brings Magic to the Mound By Mike Digiovanna
Reds Finally See a Silver Lining Associated Press
Brewers Take Victory on National Tour \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Smoltz Pitches in Minors Associated Press
Baseball Broadcasts Swinging, Missing By Larry Stewart
What to See and Do Around Southern California
Look Who's Talking
Yagudin Holds Off Eldredge for Skating Championship Associated Press
Young Boarders Take to the Road By Pete Thomas
Riders on the Storm : Surf Competition Capitalizes on, and Survives, El Nino Winter By Pete Thomas
Long-Hitting Daly One of the Variables in Masters Equation By Thomas Bonk
Fish Report
De Ferran Is Right at Home on the Long Beach Circuit By Shav Glick
White Asks Forgiveness for Remarks From Associated Press
Yankees Get Word; Angels Are for Real By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Secure Selanne Until 2002 By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men's Hockey Team Barred From White House Visit From Staff and Wire Reports
Selanne's New Deal Gets Wide Approval By Elliott Teaford
Pucknet / Nhl By Mark Pargas, Mark.Pargas@latimes.com
Vanguards Split Doubleheader With Cal Baptist
County Divers to Compete in Senior National Competition
La Habra Knocks Off No. 5 El Toro By Martin Henderson
Birkeland, Griffin Lead Saddleback in Baseball By Steve Kresal
Laguna Hills' Furst Runs County's Best Time of Season in 800
Prep Softball Roundup
Community College Roundup
Pacifica's Freed Continues String of No-Hitters
Soccer Coach Steps Down at Los Alamitos By Melanie Neff
Corona del Mar Wins a Lackluster Match By Dave Mckibben
Boys' Tennis Roundup
Prep Notes
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