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What happened on March 20, 1998
NEWS
Black Teen Suicide Rate Rising Rapidly Since '80s RENE SANCHEZ, THE WASHINGTON POST
Thicken Engine Oil to Knock Down Knocks RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel Slide Destroys 7 Dwellings ROBERT OURLIAN and FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ruth Easton; Broadway Star, Benefactor
Times' William Montalbano Dies RICHARD BOUDREAUX and ALVIN SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Who Can You Blame When Land Collapses? JAMES S. GRANELLI and JOHN O'DELL and LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecution Rests in Scalding Death From Associated Press
Bill Zacha; Founded Mendocino Art Center
Bomb Explosion Kills Teen, Injures Mother From Times Wire Reports
Maud Mannoni; Adolescent Psychoanalyst
FDA Panel Backs Pill That Slows Cancer From Times Wire Reports
Nuclear Waste on Its Way to Storage Site From Times Wire Reports
Bidders Show More Vigor at JFK Sale, Day 2 From Associated Press
'Connection Gap' Stymies Parents, Kids LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
20 Envoys Chosen to Visit Iraqi Sites From Associated Press
Serious Crime Plagues 20% of U.S. Schools From Associated Press
Gore Inherits California's Rich Crop of Political Capital JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Premier's Debut With Media Is All the Talk RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hindu Nationalist Sworn In as Premier From Times Wire Reports
A Rough-Styled Outsider Becomes One of L.A.'s Elite JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christian Network Settles IRS Dispute From Times Wire Reports
Lower Age Limit Lets In More Palestinians From Times Wire Reports
State Senate Approves Assault Weapons Ban DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kosovo Rallies Mark Passage of Deadline TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sir Derek H.R. Barton; Nobel-Winning Chemist
Pastels, Not Bold Colors, in Governor's Race MARK Z. BARABAK, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Checchi Backs State Recognition of Employees' Same-Sex Relationships MARK Z. BARABAK, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Outsider vs. Insiders at GOP Forum TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bogus Fliers Accuse Man of Molestation From Times Wire Reports
New Policy on Cuba Will Aim to Aid All but Castro TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Managed Care Bill Gets Senate OK CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Detroit Officer Found Guilty in Beating Death Retrial From Associated Press
The Tales of Octopus Bill and Whiplash Willey MIKE DOWNEY
Wide World of Weird
Mexico's Dual Nationality Opens Doors JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Shows Use of Teams to Build a Global TV Empire SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Service Set for Judge Irving Hill
Homer Garrott; Judge, 1st Black CHP Officer
Owners Approve Sale of Dodgers to Murdoch ROSS NEWHAN and MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hideo Shima; Developed Japan's Bullet Train
Power Plant Blast Cuts Electricity in Monterrey Times Wire Services
Mexico Latest to Grant Rights to Expatriates of Other Citizenship PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testimony Bolsters, Blurs Allegations Against Clinton DAVID WILLMAN and ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Embracing the Heart of a Questing Soul MICHAEL FRANK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Fox in the Chicken Coop? BOB POOL and CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Presidential Hopeful Rebuffs Vote's Critics From Times Wire Reports
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Punch Lines
Still Learning Some Things Are Best Kept to Oneself SANDY BANKS
Bidders Exercise More Vigor at Day 2 of JFK Sale From Associated Press
Tax on Passengers Is a Lot of Garbage, Cruise Ship Lines Say MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal, Human Operations Are Being Conducted From Newsday
Butler Serves in Diana's Memory JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Child's Best Friend PAMELA WARRICK, Times Staff Writer
5 Officers Sentenced in Detainee's Death From Times Wire Reports
Kevin Gustafson Goes It Alone CATHY WERBLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Gets 5 Years in Cosby Extortion Case From Times Wire Reports
Plane Crash Over Corona Kills 3 TOM GORMAN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Student Says She Did Schoolwork for CSUN Player MIKE BRESNAHAN and ERIC SONDHEIMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nonwhite Reading List Sparks Raucous Debate MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Counsel Named in Babbitt Probe ROBERT L. JACKSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Radiation No Big Deal for Northern City CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Firm Faces Charge of Fraud SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drivers in the Parking Lane Cross the Line ERIC RIMBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA OKs $7-Million Settlement MATEA GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Accused in Family's Arson Death to Stand Trial ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisor Questions El Toro Attorney Contract LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Test for the New Freshman Class ALBERT CARNESALE, Albert Carnesale is the chancellor of UCLA
Unavenged Assault on the Press
Are We Trading Our Moral Leverage for Business Interests? GARY L. BAUER, Gary L. Bauer is president of the Family Research Council. He was the chief domestic policy advisor in the Reagan administration
Katz Gearing Up for a Dogged State Senate Fight With Alarcon HUGO MARTIN and JILL LEOVY and DARRELL SATZMAN, This column was written and reported by Times staff writers Hugo Martin and Jill Leovy and correspondent Darrell Satzman
Hahn Unveils Proposals for Charter Reform From a Times Staff Writer
Charter Reform Meetings Slated
Obituaries
L.A. Unified's Notice About Testing Angers State DOUG SMITH, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Campaign Calendar Upcoming Events
Bank Mergers
Free Air Time
Downey Column
Fame
Speaker Can't Be Accused of Disturbing Peace STEVE HARVEY
City Accused of Invading Privacy DARRELL SATZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ng's Attorneys Set to Argue Competence GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battery Case Against Abdul-Jabbar Dismissed
Panel Delays Decision on DWP Settlement
Woman Killed, Man Critically Hurt in Crash ERIC RIMBERT
Robert Downey Ordered to Spend 3 Extra Days in Jail ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ending a High-Flying Monopoly
Judge Sentences Killer of Mall Shopper to Life Term HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl E. Statler; Farmer, Candy Maker
African Treasure
Median Home Prices Rise 4% in February JOEL P. ENGARDIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Couple Charged With Scamming Money HOLLY J. WOLCOTT
Child-Care Operator Accused of Shaking Boy Loses Her License HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Get Break on Fees for Permits JOHN CANALIS
Two Harbor Blvd. Corners Getting Left-Turn Signals MIMI KO CRUZ
UC Irvine Receives $1-Million Donation LISA ADDISON
Reception Tonight for State Artists Show DEBRA CANO and JOHN POPE
Council Rejects Plan for 45 Homes DEBRA CANO and JOHN POPE
Luxury Resort Plan Will Be Discussed LIZ SEYMOUR
Team Will Look for Code Violations JULIO V. CANO
Asian Concert to Help Establish Symphony JOHN POPE
Workshop Explores City's 1998-99 Goals LESLEY WRIGHT
Group to Buy Buildings on Standard Avenue HOPE HAMASHIGE
On Everything Other Than Oscars PATT MORRISON
Blaze Causes $300,000 in Damage to Businesses
Man Wounded After Dispute in Restaurant
Council Allots $29,000 in Grants to 4 Groups REGINA HONG
SOAR Campaign Takes Off in City REGINA HONG
Parent Centers Plan Seminars, Screenings JOSE CARDENAS
Gardeners Sought for Spring Planting Event TOM BECKER
Resource Center Sets Sale, Ribbon-Cutting RICHARD WARCHOL
Applicants Sought for Grand Jury BRENDA LOREE
Career Conference for Women Scheduled TOM BECKER
Academic Champs Cheered Off to Battle SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Gore's O.C. Tour Serves Agenda PETER M. WARREN and JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Volunteers Sought for Chamber Music Gala PAMELA J. JOHNSON
Blue Beet Nightclub Could Reopen Soon STEVE CARNEY
Thousand Oaks Checks New Report of Polluted Creeks CATHY MURILLO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suit Challenges Ban on Aid to Terrorists PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewelry Courier Thwarts Robbery Attempt by 7 Men YUNG KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vatican Apology on Holocaust
Landslides
New Fuel in Quake Policy Debate
Eating Chocolate for a Good Cause DEBRA CANO
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty in Sex Case NICK GREEN
District's 5th Police Academy Coming to Reseda High School CLAIRE VITUCCI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forest Service Budget Cuts
Sorry, Wrong Social Security Number AL MARTINEZ
5 Gang Members Admit to Beating Rival, 16, at High School HOLLY J. WOLCOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'No Confidence' Vote Hits Fullerton College President MIMI KO CRUZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surprise Ending to a Real-Life Drama JULIA SCHEERES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi's Mystery Stripper Causes Chills, Not Thrills COLL METCALFE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Equivocal Apology Hurts More Than It Heals PIERRE SAUVAGE, Pierre Sauvage produced the 1989 documentary, "Weapons of the Spirit," which tells the story of Le Chambon. This article is excerpted from Sauvage's contribution to "Holocaust Scholars Write to the Vatican," to be published by Greenwood Press
Panel Makes Plea to Build Hospital for War Victims
Frankly, My Dear . . . SHAWN HUBLER
Shopper's Murderer Receives Life Term HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commission Upholds Firing of Prosecutor
J. Peterman, O.C.: So Smart, So Sassy, So Wienerschnitzel DANA PARSONS
Fire Set at Chop Shop After 6 Men Arrested ERIC RIMBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Checks New Report of Contaminated Creeks CATHY MURILLO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UC Admissions After Affirmative Action Ban
VW Beetle
Mehta to Remain Until Case Decided THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Says Haun Stalked Her in '92 TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wade and Farber Make Unlikely Campaign Team JEAN O. PASCO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Letters Planned to Protest CSUN Stadium EDWARD M. YOON
Crossroads of Confusion BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egyptian Doctors Get Rx for Change in UCI Program MARCIDA DODSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside Gang Sweep Results in 8 Arrests SUE McALLISTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pitching In for Kenny SCOTT HADLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archdiocese Now Puts Cost of Cathedral at $163 Million KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. School Policeman Is Killed SOLOMON MOORE and DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Police Officer Fatally Shot at Home SOLOMON MOORE and DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Empowerment Congress Sets Example for City TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Fatality Spurs Safety Review LIZ SEYMOUR
Council Removes 17-Year Ban on Basketball at Park
Cochran to Receive Award From Watchdog Group
200 Find Their Flames at Sale of Firefighter Calendar
Dinner-Dance Planned for Library Expansion MIMI KO CRUZ
In Helping Disabled, Girls Helping Themselves DEBRA CANO
Dalai Lama's Sister to Speak at Event ROBERTO MANZANO
Suspect in Fatal Liquor Store Shooting Is Released
Ex-Teacher Uses Dance to Bridge Cultural Differences MIMI KO CRUZ
Ski Event to Benefit Victims of Crimes SUSAN DEEMER
Students Revel in the Science of Having Fun LISA FERNANDEZ
2 Bank Robbery Suspects Caught After Long Chase
D.A.'s Office Investigating Police Officer Who Quit PHIL DAVIS
Council Selects Emory to Serve Term as Mayor
South County Team Wins Debate Title SUSAN DEEMER
Fair Avenue 5th-Grade Soccer Team Takes 1st TOM BECKER
Aliso Niguel Cheerleaders Give Repeat Performance SUSAN DEEMER
Don't Have a Cow, It's Just for Laughs LISA FERNANDEZ
First-Aid Class With a Twist: It's for Pets PHIL DAVIS
Mills Act Program to Be Focus of Meeting DEBRA CANO and JOHN POPE
Redevelopment Panel Members Certified DEBRA CANO
Free Food Available to Senior Residents JULIO V. CANO
Health Fair Helps Ease Fears of Young Patients
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Fails
Foes of Measure Say City Mailing Violated Law
School Truant Officer Faces Bookmaking Charge
Apparent Robbery Victim Found Dead in Parking Lot
ENTERTAINMENT
'Wild Things' Runs Rampant With Twists and Surprises JACK MATHEWS, FOR THE TIMES
Inspired Insinuation KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Getting a Better Read on New Jazz Books DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Review LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Willkommen to the Action LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Benny Carter, Still a Vital Player at 90 DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming Sunday
'What Ever' Offers an Audience Endurance Test DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Review LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Casting Director Seminar Scheduled
The TV Big Picture, in Three Volumes HOWARD ROSENBERG
Pacific's Wisdom and Folly CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Review LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Frozen' Gives Bleak View of Today's China KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Estelle Reiner to Sing at LunaPark Tonight
A Clear-Eyed Examination of Love, Pain and Passion KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Home Grown' Yields a Mixed Harvest PHILIP BRANDES
Five Receive CalArts/Alpert Award DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Comes the 'Overtures' LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Auction of Art From Museum
Spiritual Quest Told With Humor, Respect KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beholding Images of Picture-Perfect Fantasy LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charms in 'Rat's Tale' Are Second-String DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Courtney' Fits Romantic Comedy Mold KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unexpected Elements Spark an Intricate 'Fireworks' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Mr. Nice Guy' Proves to Be Archetypal Chan Thriller KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Niagara Niagara' Falls Into Exploitation JOHN ANDERSON, FOR THE TIMES
TBS Oscar 'Dinner': Parody as Good as It Gets STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Controversial 'Kurt and Courtney' Gets Wider Release AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Naked Truth CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Choreographing the Steps of Life, Death RITA FELCIANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Swiss 'Palindrome' to Benefit Cal Rep
'Sister' Dashes Stereotypes Against a Wall of Comedy F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
'Cherry Orchard' Ripe to Pick but Out of Grasp ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. SHAUNA SNOW
Taking a Shine to Ayn Rand JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marc Cohn Takes It Personally JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
McKeever Turns Out to Be a Late Bloomer MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moos, Edison Defeat Newport Harbor in Track
Irwindale Speedway Paves Way for Return of Full Racing Calendar SHAV GLICK
West Notebook J.A. ADANDE
Georgia Victory Brings a Trip to NIT Semifinals From Associated Press
At Less Than Best, Westlake, Hart Fail to Determine Best PETER YOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Notebook GREG SANDOVAL
Midwest Regional CHRIS DUFRESNE
Park Says No. 2 Job Would Be First-Rate JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Finals to Tip Off at Capital From Staff Reports
Tournament Notes TIM KAWAKAMI
Golden West Is No Relief for Ailing Santa Ana STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damron Right at Home in Top Spot at Bay Hill From Associated Press
Tournament Notes Associated Press
Miller Helps Pacers Hold Off Wizards From Associated Press
Tournament Notes ROBYN NORWOOD
Blaylock in Hospital in Atlanta From Wire Reports
Game Report CHRIS FOSTER
Surgery Deadline Set for Hebert ELLIOTT TEAFORD
PUCKNET / NHL : A weekly update on the Mighty Ducks, with Internet links to various teams and topics throughout hockey. MARK PARGAS, Mark.Pargas@latimes.com and * Ducks on TV: and Saturday, Wednesday (KCAL Channel 9) and Thursday (Fox Sports West 2) and * Ducks on Radio: and All games on KRLA-AM (1110)
DiSarcina's Ire Up After Pitch Hits Him MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What to See and Do Around Southern California
Blake Has Reason for Durability LONNIE WHITE
Bruins, DiMaio Agree to Deal Associated Press
Hasek Becomes Rich, Then He Shows Why Associated Press
Greenwood Has Verbum Dei in State Final From Staff Reports
One Deal Done, Now the Focus Turns to Piazza JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea Olinda's Seniors Have Waited Four Years for This MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tougher Pin Placing at Masters, but That's as Rough as It Gets THOMAS BONK
Change in Playoff Format Becomes a Matter of Record Associated Press
Will New Caretakers Do Just That? BILL PLASCHKE
Quiet Family Man HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crescenta Valley, Hart Showcase Talent
Arizona's Pineda Slams Door Shut on Fullerton Early
For Starters, Titans Have a Pitching Edge LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tagliabue Rules Clancy Bid for Vikings Is a Best Seller From Staff and Wire Reports
Van Exel Likely to Start Tonight JIM HODGES
NBC Adds Collins and Bolsters Its Playoff Roster MILTON KENT, THE BALTIMORE SUN
The O'Malley Years
Terry Thinks His Socks Are the Wildcats' Meow CHRIS FOSTER
State Division II Girls' Final MARTIN HENDERSON
SCC Makes Quick NAIA Exit, but Plans a Return DAN MORRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Poly Coach Defaults His Doubles Team for Bad Behavior
Texas Slinger Cuts Off Matadors at the Pass PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fast Fact
Fyi
Claire Feels Good About His Position JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UConn Pulls 'Rip' Cord, Lands Safely ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Try as It Might, Utah Can't Foul Up Victory GREG SANDOVAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Heels Pull a Fast One on Spartans From Associated Press
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. LARRY STEWART
Following in Dad's Slickness Wasn't Such a Good Idea LISA DILLMAN
They Had Midterms, but They Want Finals CHRIS DUFRESNE, From Staff and Wire Reports
UCLA (24-8) vs. Kentucky (31-4) TIM KAWAKAMI
DUKE (31-3) vs. SYRACUSE (26-8) TIM KAWAKAMI
Southland Focus MIKE JAMES, 12 handicap.
Anticipation Is Mounting as Yellowtail Begin to Stir PETE THOMAS
Page Almost Causes a Stir ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Color This One All North Carolina Blue ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bibby Is Arizona's Answer J.A. ADANDE
Georgia Victory Brings a Trip to NIT Semifinals From Associated Press
Oxnard Handles Late Hancock Power Surge
Look Who's Talking
'Cats Can Do MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Dodger Owner Puts More Games on Fox LARRY STEWART
Give and Take Helps Hart Beat Chaminade, 3-1 TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Game Report
There's No Change in the Booth LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Division II Boys' Final PAUL McLEOD
Burrell, Brisport Earn All-State Basketball Honors
Troy's Hardeman Signs to Play Basketball at Biola
One Last Wave Before Trip South DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O'Malley Moved--Rest Is History JIM MURRAY
A New Beginning, but No New Stars in the Galaxy GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Guys Should Know How to Communicate ROSS NEWHAN
Cox Gets Second No-Hitter
Kennedy Has Leisurely Stroll Against Taft MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nargi Commits to Northridge
Script Has Really Changed in This One CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trouble Bruin TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fish Report
Packer Has No Time for '60 Minutes' LARRY STEWART
Hines' Move Not Too Sharp TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They'll Defend the Foxhole JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Majerus Is the Constant in a Winning Formula RANDY HARVEY
Double-Duty Rasmussen Helps Moorpark Win
BUSINESS
Ex-UTA Head Forms Agency MARLA MATZER
Network Associates Crafts Overseas Deal to Sell Encryption GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Title to Buy New York Company Dow Jones News
Wet Seal Net Income Climbs 26%
Techniclone Cuts 18 Jobs in Wake of Stock's Slump BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First American Buys Mortgage Software Firm Leslie Earnest
Dow Breaks 8,800; Coffee Prices Sink From Times Staff, Wire Reports
Profit Forecasts by Industry From Reuters
Coca-Cola Marketing Chief to Resign From Bloomberg News
Mortgage Rate Drops for 2nd Straight Week Associated Press
OptimumCare to Report Loss in Quarter BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forecasts for First-Quarter Earnings Markedly Weaker From Reuters
Spotlight: U.S., States Reach New Internet Tax Accord
Oil Prices Spur Unocal to Cut Outlays Bloomberg News
Also. . .
Sunbeam Foresees Lower First-Quarter Sales Bloomberg News
Comarco Unit Lands Deal With Naval Center Division Dow Jones
Music Firm Upsilon Turns Up the Volume RUSS STANTON
Earnings Forecasts by Industry From Reuters
U.S. Issues Deadline on Lockheed Merger RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Shares Fall 10% After Warning From Bloomberg News
Plans Still Unclear for New Mossimo Chief RUSS STANTON
Brinker Plans 40-Restaurant Expansion in Southland RUSS STANTON
Technology Bloomberg News
Technology Bloomberg News
TV Ratings Report
NYSE Group Will Visit China in Search of Some New Listings From Bloomberg News
Pan Am's Return of Jets Cheers Creditors Times Wire Reports
Cohr to Restate Earnings Downward Dow Jones News Service
Dow Breaks 8,800 as Bad News Is Ignored From Times Staff, Wire Reports
British Airways-American Alliance Raises Concerns From Associated Press
Metal Management Completes Acquisition Dow Jones
U.S. Foreign Trade Figures Show Effects of Asian Crisis ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver Hardware Firm to Acquire Durand Karen Kaplan
Labels to Scale Down, Sources Say CHUCK PHILIPS
Fidelity to Close 3 Popular Funds to New Investors From Bloomberg News
Tobacco Firms Win Key Case in Indiana MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J. Peterman to Open Store in Newport Beach Russ Stanton
Factory Gets Loan Under New Program MARLA DICKERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Purchase of Wonderware Clears Hurdle Dow Jones
Oakley Shades Beat Competitors in Nagano RUSS STANTON
BBC, Discovery to Co-Produce Shows JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children's Wonderland Lawsuit to Proceed Debora Vrana
Ex-Bus Depot Was Just the Ticket KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clothes Encounters RUSS STANTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firing Workers Might Be Hazardous to Health From Associated Press
Assembly Bill Targets Rent-Skimming Fraud Capitol Alert News Service
Fashion Island...in May...a Boutique...J. Peterman RUSS STANTON, Times Staff Writer
Del Monte Foods Plans Public Stock Offering From Bloomberg News
Perelman, Partner Will Buy 9.9% Stake in Aames From Bloomberg News
The Other Captain CLAUDIA ELLER
Online Toy Retailer Will Buy Competitor Karen Kaplan
U.S. Approves Spray to Reduce Salmonella Risk MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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