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What happened on April 18, 2000
NEWS
California
A Bounty of Riches From American Soil By Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Famous Predecessor Inspires Politician's Pen By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Gift of an Overdue Passover Invitation By Sandy Banks
Coming Tomorrow
Cows Aplenty, but No Quilts in Amish Country By Booth Moore
Down to Earth in Beverly Hills By Ted Shaffrey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Caltech Notables Raise Their Glasses for Beckman's 100th Birthday By Patt Diroll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Page-Turner Revisits the Republic of Texas By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Afraid of Taking a Leap Down in Status By Cynthia Richmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laugh Lines
A Holiday With Friends By Maura Walsh and Frank Matcha
A Learning Link to the Arboretum of Los Angeles County
Jokes & Riddles
Poetry Corner
Real Estate Trends
Only in L.A. columnist Steve Harvey is on vacation... By Steve Harvey
Tax Cuts
Holocaust Deniers
Clinton Pardon
Tampering Penalty
Confederate Flag
Little Havana
Boom Wages
Social Security
Merit Pay for Teachers
'Radio Free Elian' Foments Cuban Standoff in Miami By Esther Schrader, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Leaders Move on AIDS, Debt Relief By Jonathan Peterson and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Justices Limit Police 'Squeeze' Searches of Bags By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
71 More Cases May Be Voided Due to Rampart By Matt Lait and Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Barak Setting the Stage for Peace With Palestinians By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visit to Britain Marks Western Debut for Putin By Maura Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Markets Regain Some Ground, but Worries Remain By Walter Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swayed by a Home's Feng Shui By Jennifer Oldham, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockyer Subpoenas Records of Quackenbush Foundations By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Unveils Kit to Help Schools Deal With Shootings By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Corps Vows to Learn From Fatal Crash By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CalPERS Panel to Study Fund's Tobacco Holdings By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Justices Uphold Power of Private Judges By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Taiwan Won't Get U.S. Warships; GOP Miffed By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Spite of Losses, Campaign Media Consultants Still Win Big By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nations OK Restored Ban on Ivory Sales By Ann M. Simmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Economic Strangulation' of Jews in WWII France Put at $1.2 Billion By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Referendum Doesn't End Power Struggle From Times Wire Reports
Curbs on Iranian Press Advance From Reuters
Swedish Monarch Comes Clean Over Speeding, Offers Apology From Times Wire Services
Rwanda Gets First Tutsi Leader Since '62 Independence From Times Wire Services
Iran-Afghan Line Is Site of Fighting Reuters
Whistle-Blower's Acquittal Upheld From Times Wire Reports
Former Detainees Get Compensation From Times Wire Reports
5 Guilty in 1997 Collapse of Bridge From Times Wire Reports
Bush Talks Up His Tax-Cut Plan on Deadline Day By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaigning With Clinton Proves Awkward for Gore By Elizabeth Shogren and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Long-Distance Surcharge Proposed By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Democratic Leader to Oppose China Trade Bill By Jonathan Peterson and Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gun-Control Movement Split by Ambition to Ban Handguns By Richard Simon and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Of Ba-Guas and Lou Pans: A Western Feng Shui Primer By Jennifer Oldham
60 Arrested at Anti-IMF Demonstration in Istanbul From Associated Press
Area 51 Photos to Be Posted on Web From Times Wire Reports
2 Die as Van Goes Over Cliff at Border From Times Wire Reports
RFK Jr. Joins Fight Against Bomb Range From Times Wire Reports
Anti-Drug Colonel Pleads Guilty From Times Wire Reports
3 Killed as Cloud-Seeding Plane Crashes From Associated Press
Feinstein Outpaces Foe in Fund-Raising By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Releases 1999 Income Tax Records By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tribal Whale Hunt Begins Amid Protests From Associated Press
Ex-Marine Gets 8 Years in String of Bank Robberies From Associated Press
2 DEA Agents Put on Leave; Alleged Scam Probed From Associated Press
Scientist's Attorneys Want Seized Evidence Suppressed From Associated Press
When the Baugh Breaks, the Snickers Must Stop By Patt Morrison
Athletes Of The Week
Here's the Kicker By Ben Bolch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lindgren Takes On Role of Winner By Martin Henderson
New Oiler Coach Keeps Ship Afloat By Ben Bolch
Prepnet / Speak Out
Coach Grandpa Helps Swell Roster at Fountain Valley By Chris Foster
Morse Goes the Extra Mile, Well, 200 Meters Anyway By Dan Arritt
Mang Isn't in the Mood for a Moving Experience By Dave Mckibben
Clayton, Sailors Ride Hot Streak to Beat No. 1 By Mike Itagaki
ENTERTAINMENT
Gehry's N.Y. Design: Huge in Scale, Ambition By Nicolai Ouroussoff, TIMES ARCHITECTURE CRITIC
A Warrior Gets His Due By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Twists on a Rarity From Puccini By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
2001: A Retro Odyssey By Brian Lowry
Morning Report By Shauna Snow
ALMA Awards Provide a Cause for Celebration and Dismay By Dana Calvo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hagen's Brave, Braying Martha Brings 'Virginia Woolf' Alive By Michael Phillips, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
'Rules' Edges Out 'Days,' Barely By Robert W. Welkos
Standing on His Own Two Feet--No Matter How Difficult By William Keck, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quartet Loses Name, Keeps Its Spirit By John Henken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skampa Quartet Shows Skill, but Energy Flags By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
In New Work, Jewish Symphony Celebrates 'Women of Valor' By Richard S. Ginell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Troupe Celebrates Philippine Folklore By Jennifer Fisher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Wall St. Rebounds, but Will It Last? By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall St. Rebounds, but Will It Last? By Kathy M. Kristof and Josh Friedman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Telecoms Race to Serve Smaller Tenants By Bob Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wall St. Rebounds, but Will It Last? By Liz Pulliam Weston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rift Develops Over Microsoft Punishment By Jube Shiver Jr. and Joseph Menn, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bank Under Scrutiny in Giacchetto Case By James Bates
Disney Theme Park Chairman Resigns By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop in Talks to Sell Fuselage Business Bloomberg News
Safeway to Join Forces With Online Grocer By Melinda Fulmer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harveys Parent to Buy Pinnacle From Reuters
3 Banks Commit Funds to South-Central L.A. By Lee Romney
Murdoch Has Prostate Cancer From Bloomberg News
Honda to Import 2,500 More Insight Hybrids By John O'Dell
Also. . .
Preview By Stephen Gregory
MyPoints OKs Deal to Buy Cybergold Bloomberg News
Perfect Timing Associated Press
Banks, Brokerages Top Expectations in First Quarter From Bloomberg News
Microsoft Handing Out Large Stock-Option Grants By Stanley Holmes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Motor Profit up 15%, Beating Forecasts By Greg Gardner, BLOOMBERG NEWS
Interest Rates Fall in Treasury Auction Associated Press
Lehman Bros. Names New Financial Officer Reuters
Morrison Knudsen to Acquire Raytheon Unit Associated Press
5,500 Chicago Janitors Strike, Then Settle Associated Press
6 Tire Makers to Create Online Marketplace Bloomberg News
Class-Action Suit Filed Against Rezulin Maker Associated Press
Sanmina Agrees to Buy Hadco in Stock Deal Bloomberg News
Talent Official Charged in Theft From Bloomberg News
Tech Stock Leaders and Laggards
A Healthy Debate Concerning an Ailing Stock By James Peltz and Michael Hiltzik
UCLA Wins Urban Planning Contest From A Times Staff Writer
Deals
Glendale Plaza Closer to Capacity By Brad Berton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Monterey Park Shopping Center Due to Rise on Landfill Site By Brad Berton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Web Expected to Thin Ranks of Brokers By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panelists Will Discuss Senior-Housing Projects
Loans by Unocal Feed Takeover Speculation From Bloomberg News
Big Techs, Value Stocks Lead Rebound By Kathy M. Kristof and Josh Friedman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Disney's Renowned Attractions Chief Quits By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm to Sell Rare Stamps to Recoup Loss From Bloomberg News
Nasdaq to Delist Stock of First Alliance Corp. Dow Jones
Indictment Alleges Tax-Evasion Scheme By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interplay Entertainment's Results Restated Dow Jones
Tycom Corp. Acquires Precision Carbide Tool
Tandy Chooses FileNet Intranet Management Dow Jones
Downey Financial Doubles Net Income
Nationwide Health Properties Inc.
Bristol Retail Solutions Inc.
MAI Systems Corp.
Worldwide Wireless Networks Inc.
Internet Service Provider Founder to Assume CEO Duties
Wall St. Rebounds; but Will It Last? From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Poor Schools Rich in Talent By Ann L. Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rage in the Courtroom By Meg James and Louise Roug, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board Finds Itself Stalled on El Toro By Jean O. Pasco, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roads Get Rain Delays By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Procrastinators File In to the Post Office By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Board Disciplines 2 O.C. Doctors By Peter M. Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Considers Funding for Interchange By Andrew Glazer and Megan Garvey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Now Faces El Toro Expenses By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Finds the Reward of Putting Self Into Art By Chris Ceballos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim By Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Brea By David Ryan, (714) 520-2511
Buena Park By Ana Beatriz Cholo, (714) 966-5890
Costa Mesa By Amy Spurgeon, (949) 574-4228
Cypress By Andre Briscoe, (714) 966-5848
Dana Point By Kenneth Ma, (949) 248-2157
Fountain Valley By Angelique Flores, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 14
Fullerton By Young Chang, (714) 520-2506
Garden Grove By Chris Ceballos, (714) 966-7440
Huntington Beach By Paula Pisani, (714) 965-7172, Ext. 15
Irvine By Eric C Sanitate, (949) 764-4309
Laguna Beach By Sharon Nagy, (949) 248-2168
Laguna Hills By Dana Bushee, (949) 574-4207
Laguna Niguel By Sue Doyle, (949) 574-4204
La Habra By Young Chang, (714) 520-2506
Lake Forest By Alex Katz, (949) 574-4206
La Palma By Andre Briscoe, (714) 966-5848
Los Alamitos By Ana Beatriz Cholo, (714) 966-5890
Mission Viejo By S.J. Cahn, (949) 574-4201
Newport Beach By Kenneth Ma, (949) 248-2157
Orange By Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Placentia By Raul Gallegos, (714) 520-2512
Rancho Santa Margarita By Alex Katz, (949) 574-4206
San Clemente By Kenneth Ma, (949) 248-2157
San Juan Capistrano By Jennifer Kho, (949) 248-2152
Santa Ana By Chris Ceballos, (714) 966-7440
Seal Beach By Alex Murashko, (714) 966-5974
Stanton By Judy Silber, (714) 966-5988
Tustin By Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Villa Park By Marissa Espino, (714) 966-5879
Yorba Linda By Deepa Bharath, (714) 520-2513
Laguna Woods By Sue Doyle, (949) 574-4204
Mayor Upbeat on War Memorial By Alex Murashko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Safety Zone: Action Log
Physics Professor to Head Research Programs at UCI By Marissa Espino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eclectic Orange Is All Over the Place in '00 With 28 Events By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dustin' Off 'Hoffmann' By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brain-Injured Woman's Prosecution Stuns Family By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Snarls Traffic, Plays Role in Crash Fatal to 2 By Joe Mozingo and Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Merit-Based Scholarships Draw Support of Affluent By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Budget Boosts Services, Work Force By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rampart Costs Weigh Heavily in Riordan's Fiscal Plan By Jim Newton and Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Chasm Separates 2 Movie Views of Mexican History By Agustin Gurza
Local Issues Key to High-Profile Race By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Airport Noise Study to Delay Plans for New Terminal By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Janitors to Renew Talks at Behest of Business Group By Nancy Cleeland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killer of CHP Officer Throws Tirade in Court By Meg James and Louise Roug, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctor Doubts That Disease Killed Girl By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Poised to OK Revised PacBell Deal By Elizabeth Douglass and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Conservator, Attorney Face New Swindle Allegation By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Doctors Disciplined by State Medical Board
State Rolls Out AIDS Awareness Campaign in Lowrider
El Monte Man Convicted of Strangling His Wife
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
Insurer Wins $3 Million in False Claims Case
Rain Dampens March for Better Wages
Judge Intends to Dismiss Libel Suit Filed by DARE
Fast-Food Worker Sentenced in Drug Case
2 Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery, Rape at Spa
Talking Builds a Sense of Community, Study Finds
UFW Seeks Pizza Hut's Help in Labor Battle
Man Sentenced to Prison for Racial Confrontations
Edward Gorey; Dark-Humored Writer and Illustrator By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Misdirected IRS Eyeball
. . . And the Gun Toll Rolls On
Questions on Water Advisor's Role
Taking Its Toll By Joe Mozingo and Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doctor Testifies in Disabled Girl's Death By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noise Study Ordered at Burbank Airport By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Gets 'Fairer Share,' Riordan Says By Patrick Mcgreevy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Investors Don't Put Any Stock in Panicking By Karen Robinson-jacobs
Onetime 2-Person Sod Supplier Grows From the Ground Up By Maggie Barnett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ponds Make Splash With Homeowners; Retailers Swim in Sales By Roberta G. Wax, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garden Centers Enjoy Greening of Valley Homes By Constance Sommer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nitres Reveals Terms of Merger Accord With Cree
Business Calendar
Superior Industries Announces Net Increase
Easyriders' 4th-Quarter Net Loss Higher in 1999
39% Hike in Net Income Tallied by On Assignment
Electro Rent Reports Net Income Down, Revenue Up
Sitestar Shows Loss in 1st Report as Internet Firm
VenServ Expects Equity Funding of $23 Million
Creative Computer's Sales Dip in Quarter
Government Contract Awards
Man Sentenced for Racial Incidents By David Rosenzweig
Children's Museum Talks at Standstill By Patrick Mcgreevy
Boy, 11, Who Fled Hospital Is Found By Edgar Sandoval
Jury Awards Allstate in False-Claims Suit By Andrew Blankstein
IRS Holds Thousands in Unclaimed Checks By Hilary E. Macgregor
4 Finalists for Mission College Presidency Will Visit Campus By Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Panel OKs Plan for Disbursing Cigarette Taxes By Margaret Talev, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Composer Attuned to His Media Clients By Tony Lystra, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Urges Expanding Powers of County CAO By Gina Piccalo and Margaret Talev, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spring Storm Dumps Up to 4 Inches on Area By Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laborers Rally Outside Pizza Hut By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st-Grader Takes On Principal Duty By Chris G. Denina
Work to Begin on 9th Fire Station By Maija-liisa Nagarajan
Council to Vote on City Hall Expansion By Katrina Dean
Petitions Sent Out for Initiative Support By Margaret Talev
Charges Dropped in Molestation Case By Tracy Wilson
Case Gets Boost From Rep. Kennedy By Margaret Talev, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alaska Airlines Repays County for Expenses By Holly J. Wolcott
Late WWII Hero Finally Gets Medal By Matt Surman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virginia Fleming Merrill; Nurse, Reporter
Obituaries
Ventura County People
Some Need Guidance in Engendering Trust By Gary Izumo
Greystone Leases Thousand Oaks Space for New Headquarters By Barbara Murphy
Camarillo Bank OKs Shareholder Dividend By Barbara Murphy
Ventura Video Company Offers New Technology By Barbara Murphy
Power-One Acquisitions Aim to Extend Global Reach By Barbara Murphy
Agnew Tech-II Joins Peace Project 2000 By Barbara Murphy
Australian Firm Sues Biopool Over Patent By Barbara Murphy
Blue Cross Awarded 3-Year Accreditation By Barbara Murphy
Amgen Announces New First Vice President By Barbara Murphy
E-MedSoft.com Wins 3-Year Medical Contract By Barbara Murphy
Pink Dot Announces VP for E-Commerce By Barbara Murphy
Vsource Names New Chief Operating Officer By Barbara Murphy
Diodes to Invest $9 Million More in China Operation By Barbara Murphy
Electronic Sensor Invited to Showcase Its Products By Barbara Murphy
EOS Corp. Signs Deal With European Distributor By Barbara Murphy
Government Contract Awards
Business Calendar
California Amplifier Posts 175% Sales Jump
SPORTS
It's Getting Hard to Ignore Streak By Paige A. Leech
Moon Runner-Up by 3 Strokes
Soliz Won't Let Defense Rest as Rio Mesa Rallies By Steve Henson
Mane Event By Mitch Polin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Decision on CSUN Sanctions Pending By Vince Kowalick
Athletes Of The Week
Area College Notebook
Area High School Notebook / Baseball By Eric Sondheimer
Calendar
Lancaster Reschedules Rainout
Area High School Notebook / Baseball By Mike Bresnahan
Angels Lose Their Bearings and Game By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Something in Reserve By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wings, No Prayer, for Kings By J.A. Adande
Wings, No Prayer, for Kings By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Can Never Give Sterling Too Much Credit for This By Randy Harvey
Old Reliables
Spurs Will Tell Him What to Do With the Asterisk By Mal Florence
Kenya Shows Off Dominance Again By Rachel Alexander, WASHINGTON POST
Kentucky Derby Contenders Run Deep By Bill Christine
Piggie Pleads Not Guilty By Scott Howard-cooper and Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IOC Sets Sights on Internet By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortune Smiles on Yankees in 5-4 Extra-Inning Victory From Associated Press
Indians Put Colon on Disabled List From Associated Press
Erstad Injures His Shoulder By Mike Digiovanna
Rockies Rout Diamondbacks From Associated Press
Rocker Rejoins Braves Tonight From Associated Press
Team's Schedule Gets a Little Bit Tougher By Jason Reid
Rainstorm Becomes a Real Washout for Dodgers, Perez By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bucks Turn Back Magic and Get Playoff Berth From Associated Press
Injured Hardaway Uncertain From Associated Press
Playoff Picture
Playoff Picture
Todd Realistic About Finish By Lonnie White
Tennis Top 10 By Lisa Dillman
Mt. Sack Makes a Name for Himself By Gary Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Neal Wouldn't Mind Defending This Award By Tim Kawakami
To Play or Not to Play Now Is Question for McEnroe By Lisa Dillman
Kings Game Report By Elliott Teaford
Emerson Available to Play but Johnson Retains His Spot By Jim Hodges
Kings Have Been Paying the Penalty By Helene Elliott
Sharks Take a Big Bite Out of Blues From Associated Press
Tewell Wins Seniors Title With Ease From Staff and Wire Reports
Ice Dogs Open Playoffs on Road By Scott Moe
Newswire From Staff and Wire Reports
No. 9 Texas A&M Beats UCI in Tennis
Sink Signs On to Coach Boys' Cross-Country Team at Brea Olinda By Martin Henderson
Barons Get Win; Rain Gets Save By Mike Haubrich
Griffins Advance to Semifinals
Prep Baseball Roundup
Local Notes
Daniels Is Invited Back for Second Interview at Fullerton By Lon Eubanks
Announcements
Bullfrogs, League to Sit Out the Summer By Paul Mcleod
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