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What happened on April 16, 2003
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Wilfred C. Stroud, 77; Founded Chain Selling Linens for the Home From a Times Staff Writer
Researcher Violated Rules, UCLA Says Rebecca Trounson and Charles Ornstein, Times Staff Writers
Leonard H. Tose, 88; Ex-Owner of NFL's Eagles Lost Fortune Gambling From Staff and Wire Reports
Teens With Relatives Sent to War Learn to Grow Up Quickly Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
Drawing Out Kids' Feelings Is an Art Dana Parsons
L.A. Winery Is Forced to Close Down Richard Fausset, Times Staff Writer
Tenants Protest Blighted Conditions in Apartments Karima A. Haynes, Times Staff Writer
Man Caught in Immigration Snag Is Freed From Custody David Reyes, Times Staff Writer
Campaign Reforms Target Influence of Special Interests Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
$25,000 Reward Offered for Tip in Hit-and-Run From Times Staff Reports
Homeless Shelters to Be Open Another Month From Times Staff Reports
Davis, Wife to Get U.S. Tax Refund of $1,696 From a Times Staff Writer
Blake's Bodyguard Changes Attorneys From Times Staff Reports
Ventura Supports New Fee Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer
Judge OKs Release of Officers' Sobriety Tests From Times Wire Reports
L.A. Firms Get a Break on Tax Code Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
An Advertisement Offers a Window of Opportunity for the Smart Shopper Steve Harvey
Forest Service Backs Off Plan to Test-Log 2 Forests in Sierra Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Administrator Named Serra Principal From Staff and Wire Reports
Middle School Student Shot on Way to Class From Times Wire Reports
Charges Urged for Distracted Driver in Jogger's Death Mai Tran, Times Staff Writer
More Work, Less Pay -- They Call It Family Time Flexibility Steve Lopez
Hahn Seeks Hike in Trash Fees Jessica Garrison and Peter Nicholas, Times Staff Writers
Sheriff's Patrol Services to Cities May Cost More From Times Wire Reports
Marine Helicopter Lands Safely on Golf Course From Times Wire Reports
Principal's Party Results in Delinquency Charge From Times Wire Reports
Alleged Officer Impersonator Held From Staff and Wire Reports
Supporters Rally at City Hall for Council Hopeful Williams Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer
Speedway Promoter Killed by Gunman From Times Wire Reports
Drug Courts Worth the Cost, Report Says Caitlin Liu, Times Staff Writer
Man Found Dead in Fitness Club Hot Tub From Times Staff Reports
Man Convicted of 3 DUI-Related Deaths From Staff and Wire Reports
Parents Find Kids' Literacy Parties as Easy as ABC Daniel Yi, Times Staff Writer
Rolling Hills Adulterers May Face Doghouse, but Not Jail Steve Hymon, Times Staff Writer
Ventura County Sheriff Seeks to Hire Law Firm Catherine Saillant, Times Staff Writer
Trial Ordered for Ex-L.A. Priest in Sex Abuse Case William Lobdell, Times Staff Writer
Magistrate Denies Bail for Suspect in Spy Case David Rosenzweig, Times Staff Writer
Rodney King Injured in Crash From a Times Staff Writer
Family Ties at Issue in CRA Deal Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer
City Fields Irvine Co. Offer Zeke Minaya, Times Staff Writer
Compton Ousting 2 in Council Election Nancy Wride and Akilah Johnson, Times Staff Writers
Retrial Urged in Ventura Slaying Jenifer Ragland, Times Staff Writer
Man Killed by Truck in Oxnard From a Times Staff Writer
Santa Paula Hospital Chooses Partner Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer
D. Schall, 53; Started Actors Co-op Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer
Robert Helmick, 66; Ex-President of U.S. Olympic Committee Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
Labor Complaint Filed Against Gallo Winery Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
'Nightmare Goes On' for Family of Laci Peterson John Johnson and Kimi Yoshino, Times Staff Writers
FOOD
Almost too good to be true Russ Parsons, Times Staff Writer
A Louisiana dream in Pasadena Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
In a McDonald's comfort zone
Gathering spring bouquets Valli Herman-Cohen, Times Staff Writer
Passover recipes, passed around
Plants for the picking
With the church's blessing David Shaw, Times Staff Writer
Champagne Egly-Ouriet Blanc de Noir Grand Cru 'Cuvee Vieilles Vignes' S. Irene Virbila
Seafood with Atlantic attitude S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
A heralded Bordeaux arrives Corie Brown, Times Staff Writer
Must-have herb with a can-do enthusiasm Emily Green, Times Staff Writer
A celebration at many levels Cindy Dorn, Times Staff Writer
Small bites Valli Herman-Cohen
Sprigs of spring Regina Schrambling, Special to The Times
Getting eggs into a fine pickle Charles Perry
Stuck on sticky buns Barbara Hansen, Times Staff Writer
The biscuit, only better Donna Deane, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Suicide Too Frequently a Foe for Military Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Crash Kills Reporter and Camerawoman From Times Wire Reports
Dear Abby Web Site Near 2 Million E-Mails From Times Wire Reports
A Day of Bullets and Chocolate Uwe E. Reinhardt, Uwe E. Reinhardt is professor of political economy at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
Iraqis Inch Toward a New Government Robyn Dixon and Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writers
Security Council Asks Blix to Give Briefing From Times Wire Reports
Pressure on Damascus Grows Robin Wright, Times Staff Writer
Misery Follows Refugees Streaming Back to Baghdad John Daniszewski, Times Staff Writer
Rioters Stab L.A. Times Reporter Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
War news loosens its grip Elizabeth Jensen, Times Staff Writer
1st Combat Vessel Home From War From Associated Press
GIs' Blues, in Black and White Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer
Fearing Revenge, Hussein's Militia Forces Lie Low and Deny Hurtful Role Michael Slackman, Times Staff Writer
Tests Confirm Marine Was a Combat Victim Joy L. Woodson, Times Staff Writer
Marines' Operation Scrubdown From Reuters
Probe Links Syria, Terror Network Sebastian Rotella, Times Staff Writer
Commandos Got Secret Video for Lynch Rescue From Times Wire Reports
Business Group Reports Sales, Contacts Damaged From Times Wire Reports
Weapons By the Barrel Geoffrey Mohan and David Zucchino, Times Staff Writers
Meetings in Hussein Hometown Emphasize Who's in Control Tony Perry, Times Staff Writer
War Fans Young Arabs' Anger Alissa Rubin, Times Staff Writer
Planner of '85 Hijack Captured Greg Miller and Richard B. Schmitt, Times Staff Writers
Germany Is No Model for Iraq Atina Grossmann and Mary Nolan, The authors are professors of European history; Atina Grossmann at Cooper Union, Mary Nolan at New York University.
The Navy's Underwater Allies Anna Gorman, Times Staff Writer
Behind Iraq's Green Door
Ancient Ur Still Standing as Another Regime Topples Mark Magnier, Times Staff Writer
Bush Declares Hussein Regime 'No More' Maura Reynolds and John Hendren, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Troops in Mosul Battle Mob Paul Watson, Times Staff Writer
Secret Contracting Process to Rebuild Iraq Draws Criticism David Streitfeld and Mark Fineman, Times Staff Writers
Fighting Force Is Giving Way to Police Force Esther Schrader, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Laughter barely hides a lesson Kevin Thomas, Times Staff Writer
Behind lengthy battle, a litany of lost souls Nick Owchar, Times Staff Writer
Braxton takes 'Aida' role
Back on the laugh track BRIAN LOWRY
St. Petersburg quartet shines Richard S. Ginell, Special to The Times
Moore still ashamed of Bush From Associated Press
A right-to-die drama that is full of life F. Kathleen Foley, Special to The Times
CBS takes top spot for 21st time this season BRIAN LOWRY
TNN announces name change Greg Braxton
Ballet troupe calls off its China tour Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Songstress in early stages of prowess Don Heckman, Special to The Times
New drama gets audience, protest Greg Braxton
Two historic programs thought lost are found Susan King, Times Staff Writer
CNN will limp away from the field TIM RUTTEN
Mockument to the past Manohla Dargis, Times Staff Writer
Where it all began Karen Alexander, Special to The Times
Whitney expansion is canceled Diane Haithman
'Bulletproof' a lot of monk business Kenneth Turan, Times Staff Writer
Worlds to conquer J. Michael Kennedy, By J. Michael Kennedy Times Staff Writer
An interesting movement, but don't look too closely David Pagel, Special to The Times
Healthy glow for heavy-metal bands Lina Lecaro, Special to The Times
A sigh of relief and a new start Anita M. Busch, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Lawsuit Accuses Levi of Tax Fraud Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer
Invemed Accused of Unlawful Trading Greg Cresci, Reuters
Group Calls for Ban on Myanmar Imports Evelyn Iritani, Times Staff Writer
Industrial Output Declines in March From Bloomberg News
Two Carriers Cut Fares for Summer From Bloomberg News
Results at E-Trade, Jefferies Mixed Josh Friedman, Times Staff Writer
Blue Chips End Higher From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Earnings Beat Estimates on Finance Unit's Results From Associated Press
Also
J&J Profit Climbs on Sales of Arthritis Drug From Bloomberg News
Idec's Profit Rises on Sales of Key Drug Denise Gellene, Times Staff Writer
Allstate Quarterly Profit Up Sevenfold on Rate Increases From Bloomberg News
Kraft Foods Profit Rises on Lower Costs From Bloomberg News
Cell Firms Challenge FCC Rule Jube Shiver Jr., Times Staff Writer
Avery Shares Slide 7% on U.S. Inquiry Debora Vrana, Times Staff Writer
Flight Attendants Balk at American's Pay Cut From Associated Press
SEC Names McDonough Chairman of Accounting Watchdog Agency Thomas S. Mulligan, Times Staff Writer
Mortgage Lenders Beat Estimates E. Scott Reckard, Times Staff Writer
Wal-Mart CEO Pay More Than Doubled From Reuters
United to Cut May Schedule by 12% From Reuters
Voicemail Hacking Leaves Ears Ringing Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Policy on Iraq Is Banking on Women James Flanigan
Yahoo Chief's Salary More Than Tripled in 2002 Michael Cieply, Times Staff Writer
Diller's USA Interactive Sues Vivendi Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer
Safeway Warns of Lower Profit Melinda Fulmer, Times Staff Writer
Charter Says SEC Opens Formal Probe From Bloomberg News
EMI Scraps Unpopular Exec Payoff Terms From Reuters
Bellwethers' Forecasts Ease Tech Concerns Joseph Menn and Terril Yue Jones, Times Staff Writers
Playskool Issues Recall of Baby Toy From Reuters
Justify Your Moves, Web Sites Tell Madonna Jon Healey, Times Staff Writer
Canadian Dollar at Highest in 3 Years From Bloomberg News and Times Staff Reports
Nasdaq Names New CEO and Chairman From Bloomberg News
Movie Studios Learn Sharing Burden Can Be Risky Business Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer
Weill Vows Citigroup Will Change Its Ways Brendan Intindola, Reuters
AUTOS
Crackdown on sales of bogus licenses Jeanne Wright, Special to The Times
Performance packages Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune
Ford hopes the stylish Futura will revitalize its passenger car lineup John O'Dell, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Prime Minister, Cabinet Resign Amid Divisions From Times Wire Reports
3 Israelis, 3 Palestinians Die in West Bank, Gaza From Times Wire Reports
17th Reactor Shut Down, Raising Power Concerns From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Refocuses Attention on N. Korea; Talks Planned Barbara Demick, Times Staff Writer
19,000 Under Apartheid to Be Paid $3,890 Each From Times Wire Reports
Politician's Assassin Gets 18 Years in Prison From Times Wire Reports
Quebec Liberal Plans Transition Government From Times Wire Reports
British to Open Base in Afghanistan's Lawless North Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer
Arab Israeli Relishes Goodwill Gesture Laura King, Times Staff Writer
NATIONAL
Ex-Klan Leader Duke Begins Prison Term From Times Wire Reports
Phoenix Man Charged in 3 of Women's Deaths From Times Wire Reports
GOP's Fitzgerald Won't Try to Retain Senate Seat Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writer
Bush Opens Campaign for a Slimmer Tax Cut Plan Maura Reynolds and Nick Anderson, Times Staff Writers
Court Stays Execution of Texas Man From Associated Press
Anti-Abortion Activists Admit Harboring Killer From Times Wire Reports
Appeals Court Seeking a Compromise in Moussaoui Case Richard A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer
3-Year-Old Boy Found in Running Washer Dies From Times Wire Reports
Man Is Charged in Parents' Beating Deaths From Times Wire Reports
Shuttle Disaster Linked to Unseen Flaw Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
New York Mayor Spells Out His 'Doomsday' Budget Plan John J. Goldman, Times Staff Writer
New Orleans Shooting Victim Had Gun, Police Say From Associated Press
EPA Proposal Targets Tractors, Bulldozers Elizabeth Shogren, Time Staff Writer
Major Meth Ring Disrupted, Officials Say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deadly House Fire Is Deemed Arson From Times Wire Reports
OPINION
A Lesson for China in SARS
U.S. Gives Warnings to Syria
Even Smarter Yet
Davis Plan Undermines State Child Care Centers
The Parks Will Suffer if Rangers Are Muzzled
Money for Education Is Needed at Home
Let Middle School Be Built
The IRS Isn't the Enemy -- You Tax Cheaters Are JOHN BALZAR
Bird Lovers Wait for the Knock on the Door
Behind the Terror
SPORTS
Rapids' Player to Leave Grahame L. Jones, Times Staff Writer
Mussina Shuts Down Blue Jays From Associated Press
Top Performers
Rooks Is Suspended for the Season Finale Elliott Teaford
Punchless Dodgers Fall to Padres Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Perez's Ankle Is Slow to Heal Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Jackson Sees Two Previews Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Penguins Fire Coach From Associated Press
They'll Be Dedicating That Statue Any Day Jerry Crowe
Dixon Takes Over at Pittsburgh From Staff and Wire Reports
With 133 Saves in Three Games, Giguere Gives the Ducks a Capable Chris Foster, Times Staff Writer
Disney Days Are Done ROSS NEWHAN
Senators: The Best That Canadian Money Can Buy Helene Elliott
He's Ready to Phil It Up With His New Mantra T.J. Simers
Owens Unable to Steal the Spotlight Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Yankees' Rivera Gets a Workout From Associated Press
Booty Decides to Come Early Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer
New Owner and Trainer Hope Kedington Keeps Streak Going BOB MIESZERSKI
Goalie Takes Teammates on Unforgettable Ride J.A. Adande
Stars Even Series With Oilers From Associated Press
Phoenix Businessman Agrees to Buy Angels Bill Shaikin and Ross Newhan, Times Staff Writers
Kilmartin Is Pointing to Decathlon Record From Staff Reports
Portland Regains Pippen in Win From Associated Press
Wallace Is Expected Back for the Playoffs From Times Wire Services
Lakers Win, Sent Packing Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer
Lackey Feels Right at Home Ben Bolch, Times Staff Writer
Disney Days Are Done Bill Plaschke
Hot Start Continues for Giants From Associated Press
Expectations Await Latino Owner Bill Shaikin and Paul Gutierrez, Times Staff Writers
Umpire Attacked by Fan at Chicago From Associated Press
Teamwork Has Gone Into the Red Wings' Collapse LONNIE WHITE
SCIENCE
Problem With Electronics Delays Launch of Mars Rover Usha Lee McFarling, Times Staff Writer
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