Sue Glad

With its lines of visiting children, campus-like layout and exhibits bearing such titles as "Wheels of Change" and "The Energy Experience," the California Museum of Science and Industry gives off a deceptively tranquil air. In fact, it is an institution in turmoil. For months, the museum has been embroiled in conflict. On one side are state officials who operate and oversee the facility, located in Los Angeles' Exposition Park.

With its lines of visiting children, campus-like layout and exhibits bearing such titles as "Wheels of Change" and "The Energy Experience," the California Museum of Science and Industry gives off a deceptively tranquil air. In fact, it is an institution in turmoil. For months, the museum has been embroiled in conflict. On one side are state officials who operate and oversee the facility, located in Los Angeles' Exposition Park.

California will swell the ranks attending the Vancouver/Expo 86 in August. A blue-ribbon group of California Chamber of Commerce board members, headed by chairman James F. Dickason, chairman and chief executive officer of the Newhall Land & Farming Co., and his wife Linda, will be among those participating in three days of touring, receptions, excursions, VIP dinners, all culminating in California Day ceremonies. One highlight will be the Hotel Meridien VIP dinner with special guests Gov.