- Culture : Grin Reapers: A Sure Cure for the Gripes in Moscow : When inflation, crime and political turmoil get them down, Russians take in a puppet show or splurge on a steam bath, just to stay sane.
- Santa Paula Plant Reopens
- The End of an Era : S & L crisis: New government regulations and management mistakes in the 1980s force the sale of Valley Federal, a key player in the area's growth.
- * Peter Bloomfield has joined the directorial...
- Despite Aid, U.S. Holds Little Sway Over Rebels : Afghanistan: Washington says influence ended with arms shipments. Now officials fear radicals will win.
- Court Lets Lawyer Sue Over Removal of Shoes During Search
- TV Election Ad Airs Photos of Dead Fetuses
- Fivefold Increase in Gasoline Prices Stuns Moscow Motorists : Economics: The city's mayor says the boost is needed to prevent black marketeers from buying gas in the capital and selling it in other republics.
- Police Seek Motive in Shop Fire : Van Nuys: Damage to the kosher meat store, where swastikas were found, appears to be arson-caused. But investigators are unsure if it was a hate crime.
- Jury Denies Damages on Man's Claim of Jail Mistreatment
- THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Armenians Given Tour of Their Town's Sister City
- San Diego : Man Leaps Into Path of Car in Suicide
- Campaign Calendar
- EARTH DAY WATCH : Ah, Wilderness
- Hands-on-Reins Business Experience : Barn Becomes Classroom for Students in Program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Titans Get Social With Auction
- ART
- Doing Business : Ferraris, Sing-Alongs, Sexy Ads Help Tokyo Language Schools Sell ABCs : English lessons were never so fun as entrepreneurs vie for billions in profits.
- Drive-Home Service for Bar Patrons in Jeopardy : Drunk driving: PUC says operator must be licensed, but he says requirements will put him out of business.
- GRANADA HILLS : Woman Charged With Seducing Boys
- THOUSAND OAKS : Planners Approve Westlake Stadium
- Family, Friends Mourn Victim of Gang Shooting : Terrorism: Santa Ana officials and community leaders are offering proposals to try to end the violence.
- MISSION VIEJO : District to Register New Kindergartners
- SANTA ANA : Charges Filed in Spouse-Burning Case
- Jim Reames, Basketball Coach at Foothill, Resigns Position
- Top Artists Are Scheduled for SummerFest : Music: The annual festival in La Jolla again features an outstanding lineup of classical musicians and music.
- Bass Player Steps Out on His Own : Jazz: After seven years with Chick Corea, John Patitucci further builds his reputation by going solo.
- Spear 1st-Quarter Profit Jumps to $1.03 Million
- Father Conti's Mission: Rein In Executive Pay : Compensation: The priest helped persuade the SEC to give investors a non-binding say.
- Analysts Say Rumored Disney-CBS Deal Unlikely : Acquisition: Strategic and regulatory reasons are cited as making bid for TV network hard to justify.
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- Colgate-Palmolive Posts Record Sales, Profit for First Quarter
- Calnetics' Profit in 3rd Quarter Dips to $101,000
- FOOD
- * Evette M. Caceres has been appointed...
- RETAILING
- Levy Bancorp Shows 12% Increase in Profit
- TECHNOLOGY : Cash-Strapped MAI May Fall Short on $10-Million Payment
- Air Path Shut, Syria Puts Off Flight to Libya
- PERSONAL HEALTH : Rx for a Better Doctor's Visit
- COLUMN ONE : A Safety Net Snags on Its Cost : Western Europe's prized welfare programs follow citizens from cradle to grave. But tax rates are astronomical by U.S. standards, and critics are gingerly making changes.
- SANTA PAULA : Party Planned for City's 90th Birthday
- SOUTH COUNTY : CHP Beams Radar at Speeders Today
- Countywide : Colleges Seeking Trustee Applicants
- LOS ANGELES : Rape Victim Sues USC Over Loss of Her Job
- Oxnard : Harbor Commission Veteran to Retire
- San Diego : ESCONDIDO : 18-Year-Old Faces Trial as an Adult
- Basketball
- In an Off Year, He Made 76ers a Media Circus
- POP/JAZZ REVIEW : All-Star Lineup at Benefit for Guitarist
- Bowers Plans Events for Its Reopening
- Capital Cities-ABC Profit Falls 28.8% in 1st Quarter
- Regional Outlook : A Nation Divided Faces Its Most Crucial Hour : Afghan factions are heavily armed, fiercely independent. They must choose between alliance or possible oblivion.
- Despite Image, Liberal Judges No Longer Rule 9th Circuit
- 3rd Major Drug for AIDS May Win Early OK
- GARDEN GROVE : City Won't Renew SCAG Membership
- VENTURA : Lincoln School to Hold Sale of Art by Teachers, Students
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rader the Man Behind McGwire
- STAGE
- MUSIC
- Lunch Is Nice, but Bonus Is Better : Working: Secretaries appreciate annual day of recognition but want more regular and meaningful rewards.
- Gnatcatcher Habitat Loss Called 'Significant' : Wildlife: U.S. agency counts at least 2,145 Southland acres bulldozed since August, including 242 in O.C.
- AIDS Benefit in London Draws 70,000 : Concert: Heavy metal and pop stars pay tribute to the late singer Freddie Mercury of Queen.
- PORT HUENEME : Motorcyclist, 24, Injured in Crash
- DWP Missed 2 More Payments, Faces New Fines : Government: Mistakes delayed mailing of property taxes to San Bernardino and Kern counties.
- Love, L.A. style: A South Bay woman...
- San Diego : Illegal Immigrant Shot Dead by Driver
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Move May Help Steinbrenner
- BOSTON MARATHON : Hussein of Kenya, Markova of CIS Send Golden Message to Barcelona
- ART REVIEW : A Small but Vivid '1958' at Corcoran Gallery
- Isaac Asimov
- President Bush's Campaign
- Coin Redesign
- President Bush's Campaign
- Reducing Aid to the Poor
- President Bush's Campaign
- A Few Recipes for Lemonade in This Imperfect World
- President Bush's Campaign
- Reducing Aid to the Poor
- U.S. Aid
- President Bush's Campaign
- The Coward's Way Out
- Prisoners With AIDS
- President Bush's Campaign
- Doctor Knows Right Treatment
- President Bush's Campaign
- MOVIES - April 21, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - April 21, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - April 21, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - April 21, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - April 21, 1992
- Names in the News - April 21, 1992
- Notes on a Scorecard - April 21, 1992
- Obituaries - April 21, 1992
- Names in the News - April 21, 1992
- Names in the News - April 21, 1992
- Names in the News - April 21, 1992
- TELEVISION - April 21, 1992
- TELEVISION - April 21, 1992
- TELEVISION - April 21, 1992
- Japan Defends Plutonium Venture : Nuclear power: Official dismisses fears that the project is unsafe. He says material won't be diverted to weapons.
- City Awaits the News : Protests: Ecumenical church service, street-corner rowdiness mark community's death watch on Harris.
- TEACHER'S PET: James L. Doti has a...
- Joy and Anger Clash Outside San Quentin
- Balanced Budget Amendment Likely to Pass, Foley Says
- TRY THE RIGHT LIMIT: The DMV is...
- Unlikely Allies Join Execution Foes at Prison
- New Appeals in Harris Case : Punishment: The convict visits with relatives and prepares for the gas chamber. His attorneys wage a frantic battle to save their client.
- Recent Losses in Gnatcatcher Habitat Cited : Environment: At least 2,145 to 2,200 acres of potential habitat has been destroyed since August in Southern California, more than half of it in San Diego County, according to federal wildlife officials.
- Bush to Urge More Talks on Global Trade : Negotiations: But a breakthrough on European farm subsidies seems unlikely this year.
- Court Grants Harris a Reprieve : Punishment: One stay of execution is lifted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Two others imposed by the 9th Circuit Court postpone the trip to the gas chamber.
- TALKING '80S? Remember the '80s? The Newport...
- TECHNOLOGY - April 21, 1992
- TECHNOLOGY - April 21, 1992
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 21, 1992
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 21, 1992
- Beef Industry Fenced In by Escalating Problems : Food: The meatpackers face low demand, tougher competition from other meat products and a profit squeeze.
- Striking Out
- THAILAND
- * Stephen S. Hata has been appointed...
- POITICAL BRIEFING
- Bono Wears Inexperience Like a Campaign Button : Senate: Entertainer-turned-Palm Springs mayor cherishes the underdog role as he chases political pack.
- COLUMN ONE : MIA Hunt: The Puzzle of Vietnam : Joint teams dig sand, sift debris and query villagers in their search for remains of missing Americans. Progress is steady but slow, much like U.S. relations with Hanoi.
- Jerusalem Has Most Foreign Visitors Since Start of Palestinian Uprising
- COLUMN LEFT / ALEXANDER COCKBURN : Watch Bush Play Libya for Votes : The Pan Am case is a ruse; the U.S. behaved more lawlessly in the Vincennes incident.
- L.A. Scene / Then and Now
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Schools Want to Be Part of Growth Plan
- Miscellany
- DMV Employs Driving Examiners, Certifies Instructors
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- EQUESTRIAN : Fruhmann Rides Genius to the World Cup Title
- Special Delivery : 'Mail Art' Features Works Sent Through the Postal System
- EXECUTION JOURNAL : Countdown to Death Is Talk of the Town
- The Sounds of Change : Ojai: A squabble over barking dogs on what was once a sprawling ranch, some say, is really a battle between rural and suburban lifestyles.
- Condition of Man Shot at High School Improves
- Unconscious Man Believed Assault Victim
- SIMI VALLEY : Drive Launched to Fight Development
- NBA NOTES : Tarkanian, Spurs Are Perfect Fit
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Love Wins Second Consecutive Heritage
- Orange County Arts Center Plans Cuts : Stage: There are too few 'quality attractions' to reasonably fill a 3,000-seat house, an official says.
- Contemporary Pop From Bobby Caldwell
- MUSIC & THE ARTS
- American After Weak Airlines, Icahn Charges : Fares: The TWA chief fears that the new pricing system will eventually mean higher rates; the American chairman rejects that argument.
- Microsoft Juggernaut Keeps on Rolling : Technology: Chairman Bill Gates says a federal investigation into alleged monopolistic practices doesn't worry him.
- Circuit rider mixes preaching and horse sense : Looking every bit the part, Robert Harris takes his brand of old-time religion to Southern hamlets.
- Quake Rocks Northern Taiwan; Lighter Tremor Felt in Japan
- Peter J. Sharp, 61; N. Y. Hotel Owner
- Clinton Uses Team Tactics to Plot a Daily Battle Plan : Campaign: A far-flung network forges strategy. It includes lawyers, academics and FOBs--Friends of Bill's.
- Pope Urges Faithful to Build for 'New Humanity' : Easter: The worshipers in St. Peter's Square are festive and fashionable. John Paul asks them to forsake materialism.
- Report of Arms Transfers to Iraq Draws Senate Inquiry
- Philadelphia to Economize by Installing Stop Signs
- Lessons That Change Attitudes
- L.A. Budget Knife Sharpened for Bleak Year : Finance: Police, fire, parks and libraries could be targets. Mayor will release his plan today to deal with shortfall called city's worst.
- Miscellany
- Dance and Music Reviews : Greco Company at Irvine Barclay
- TV REVIEW : 'Lady': Murder-Mystery Has More Pop, Less Plot
- HORSE RACING : Owners Size Up Their Chances Against Arazi in the Derby
- Booth Wins the Woodlands Golf Classic
- Original Sins' John Terlesky Sings Blues
- MISSION VIEJO : Residents to Fight Home Depot Site
- Playoff Tickets to Go on Sale
- America 3, Kiwis Sail Into the Lead : America's Cup: Wind favors Koch boat in defenders' race. New Zealand tops Italians by 1:32.
- Miscellany
- An Informal Evening With Los Temerarios
- A Taxing Day for Golding as Media Event Backfires
- Liberty National Names Vice President
- Parliament in Albania Approves Economic Reforms
- 493 Anti-Nuclear Demonstrators Arrested During Nevada Protest
- Conejo Valley Days to Revive the Wild West : Thousand Oaks: About 100,000 people are expected to attend the carnival, rodeos, parade and other events. The five-day festival will raise money for charity.
- PERSPECTIVES ON WILLIE L. WILLIAMS : <i> Bienvenidos, </i> Chief; Latino Expectations Are High : The city's largest ethnic group is waiting for doors to open at the LAPD.
- Selection of Jury Begins in Investor Fraud Case : Courts: East county businessman O. B. Phillips and an associate are accused of a real estate scheme. The prosecutor says losses may total $30 million and could involve 2,000 people.
- Prayer and Play : On a Balmy Spring Sunday, Easter Celebrants Lead Parade to Beach
- * Peter Leider has been appointed vice...
- * Sandy Stewart has been appointed vice...
- SINGAPORE
- BOOK REVIEW : THE SEVENTH STONE <i> by Nancy Freedman</i> ; Dutton, $20; 384 pages : Topical Novel Conveys a Message of Hope
- Wim Van Leer; Pilot and Founder of First Israeli Film Archive
- Gunmen Kill 8 in S. African Family
- Howard S. Ellis; Pioneered Field of Monetary Theory
- The Harris Case: 14 Years of Emotional Twists, Turns
- OCEANSIDE : Man Dies When Bus Hits His Stalled Car
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Davis Returns, Hopes to Face Reds
- AWARDS
- 'Degenerate Art' Attracts Berliners : Exhibit: The curator who organized the landmark Los Angeles show calls Germans' response 'unbelievable.'
- Dance and Music Reviews : Tradition, Artistry From Okinawa Co.
- INTERNATIONAL
- INTERNATIONAL
- AUSTRALIA
- Chicago Tunnel Leak Stopped but Rush-Hour Route Is at Risk
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : A Meaty Issue Simmers at Brown Campaign Rally
- Bush on a Break: Anything but Politics
- The Hope of Easter Shines Through : Holiday: Homeless celebrate with dinners, egg hunts at area missions.
- POLICE WATCH : Getting Personal
- Armed Man Robs Crowded Restaurant
- How to Avoid Hidden Fee of 'Side' Exchanges
- Amplicon : SANTA ANA
- A SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIONS
- 9 Die in Attack on Philippine Easter Ritual
- Judge Who Granted Stay Described as 'Savvy' Jurist : Courts: Marilyn Hall Patel has long been a champion of liberal causes. But lawyers say she is fair and not motivated by politics surrounding Harris controversy.
- POITICAL BRIEFING
- San Diegans Pack Churches and Beaches on Sunny Easter
- Race Against Time : Health: Ric Munoz, a long-distance runner who is HIV-positive, will compete in the Boston Marathon today and try to better his mark of 2:52.
- Groups Say Mental Health Assn. Education Poster Is Degrading
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Red Sox Find Some Offense in the Bullpen
- By Leaps and Bounds : Irvine's Veltman, Who Shows Promise as a Heptathlete, Is Quickly Adding Her Name to the School's Record Books
- NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Let Playoff Spot Slip Away, 100-97
- Gulseth's 2 Slams Doom SDSU
- MUSIC & THE ARTS
- Sierra Real Estate Trusts' Poor Showing Spawns Anger, Suits : Property: Present and former managers say allegations of wrongdoing and excessive fees are unfounded.
- REGIONAL REPORT : Local Candidates Advised to Go for the Gimmick : Politics: In the competition for visibility and donations, seekers of lesser offices need something different, campaign consultants say. For example, a chicken costume.
- POITICAL BRIEFING
- Rapes, Assaults Fuel 1991 Surge in Violent Crimes
- Brown Sops Up His Ideas From Odd Stew of Advisers : Campaign: The notions he snatches from his diverse brain trust run from flat taxes to fashion. One aide calls it 'intellectual liposuction.'
- COLUMN RIGHT / CHARLES W. COLSON : Harris Faces Vengeance, Not Justice : The death penalty has no social, legal or religious basis.
- Man Fatally Shot in Fight With Police Identified
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : No. 1 Courier Doubles Up to Win Singles Title
- Miscellany
- Zmeskal Upsets Boguinskaia for 2nd Title
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Knows How to Handle Frey
- Pop : X, Blasters Echo the '80s in Benefit for Boxer
- One Woman's Publicity Push : Charismatics: Parishioner Jean Stone persuaded Time and Newsweek to write about the uproar in Van Nuys. She started a national magazine.
- Hyundai Says 'Harassment' Could Kill It : Politics: The South Korean government's actions have occurred since the firm's founder launched a rival party.
- Apple Processors Trying to Shine Up Their Profits
- * Chris Hawke has been promoted to...
- * Donna H. Groh has been promoted...
- For Once, They're Not Outta Here
- COUNTYWIDE : Theater Group Feels the Slings and Arrows of Playing to Kids
- Miscellany
- ANAHEIM : Activist Is Taking Aim at Gangs
- Victory Puts Wind Back in Cubens' Sails : Defender finals: America 3 erases disappointment of Saturday's postponement, but the crew's optimism is still guarded.
- Rainout Provides Ray of Sunshine for Angels
- Parish Carries Celtics to Title; Heat Makes Playoffs Despite Loss
- MUSIC & THE ARTS
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Love Letters' Only Bright Spot in Manipulative Tale
- Auto Workers More Spoiled Than Lazy, Executives Report
- More Japanese Firms See Need to Change Ways : Commerce: They are embracing Sony Chairman Akio Morita's idea that unless they become less fiercely competitive, their nation will face increasing trade tension.
- Realtors Consider Role Change : Sales: A growing number of real estate agents are seeking to represent buyers. An association task force will present its report at convention.
- Vietnam Phone News Pleases Travel Agents : Communications: Companies with many Vietnamese-American clients say direct-dialing service to Vietnam will cut their expenses.
- O.C. Judge's Drug Proposal Sparks Debate
- 5,000 March for Reform in Taiwan : Protest: Opposition party demonstrators demand direct presidential elections.
- Spring Break in Hip San Felipe : This Year's Easter Weekend Party Moves From the Palm Springs Desert to Mexico's Swinging Seaside Resort
- Hey, It Was Only an Opening Night and a Party
- Catering Truck Owners Unite Against L.A. Law : Business: Vendors' association formed after the 1991 slayings of five workers. It hopes to fend off complaints from merchants and new one-hour restriction on parking.
- Miscellany
- COUNTYWIDE : 2 Colleges to Increase Parking Fees Again
- AMERICA'S CUP : Koch Earns a Chance to Crow
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : No. 1 Courier Doubles Up to Win Singles Title
- Dodgers' Candiotti Makes Braves Knuckle Under, 4-2 : Baseball: He limits Atlanta to seven hits, running his record to 3-0.
- Webster Looks For His Power Play : NHL playoffs: Coach is unhappy with Kings' effort in 3-1 opening loss to Edmonton. Game 2 of series is tonight.
- Awards Boards Keep Apples From Oranges
- Ruin Rooted in 1980s Borrowing
- POITICAL BRIEFING
- Cleaning Up the Planet on a Wing and a Prayer : Environment: The Rev. Peter Kreitler went beyond Sunday sermons to meld religion and concern about the Earth into an activist eco-ministry.
- Andy Russell, 72; Bilingual '40s Singer, Latin Film Star
- PLATFORM : Nothing Sillier?
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: April 18
- Six Orange Countians Make Canoe Team
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Cardinals' Torre Bans Fraternization
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Houston's Astrodome Isn't Padres' Favorite Place to Play
- SANTA ANITA : Darby Dan Filly Lets Trainer Do a Victory Dance
- MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony Gives Its Regards to 'Broadway'
- SAN DIEGO : Drive-By Shooting Wounds Nestor Man
- ELECTIONS / 17th Senate District : Sprawling Area Makes Running for Office a Far Bigger Challenge
- These Guys Were Ready to Graduate
- Padres' Myers Visits Ex-Teammate at La Jolla
- AWARDS
- Austrian Rides Like a Genius : Equestrian: Fruhmann, Bockmann's Genius win World Cup title at Del Mar.
- PRO FOOTBALL NOTES : Cowboys Ready to Deal as Draft Approaches
- * Tracey L. Kirkland and Barry A....
- Tokyo Stock Decline May Have Bottomed Out : Markets: But analysts don't expect a solid upturn for months.
- OCCUPATION: SECRETARY
- Will Not Attack Kabul, Afghan Rebel Chief Says : Asia: Regime is considering ceding power to guerrillas. The military leadership may join alliance.
- Just Ask Mary : Only Woman on Bush Team Does the 'Chick Thing,' the 'Poor Thing' and Keeps Campaign Rolling
- David Miller; Film Producer and Director
- GARDEN GROVE : Flyer to List Groups Assisting the Needy
- Environmental Concerns Play Growing Role in Investments
- Trying to Exorcise Spiritual Recession
- The Lowdown on Load vs. No-Load Products
- Man Dies, Woman Shot in Oxnard
- CLIPBOARD: John Wayne Airport Traffic
- One Magic Act Worked, Now Can He Turn Himself Into the Mayor?
- A SPECIAL REPORT: EXECUTIONS
- The Spirit of Easter : Benevolent Weather Helps Residents Enjoy the Holiday--Traditionally or Otherwise
- ORANGE : City Agencies Move to New Quarters
- FULLERTON : CSU Math Professor Honored for Work
- The Lakers' 16th Candle Stays Lit : Pro basketball: They beat the Clippers in overtime, 109-108, and continue a streak of playoff appearances that began in 1976-77.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Vanbiesbrouck Remains Dominant for Rangers, 2-1
- Volleyball
- ART / CATHY CURTIS : 'Expulsion' Asks Viewer to Determine Its Meaning : Ann Preston calls her installation at Chapman University 'a parable without narratives or conclusions.'
- * Benjamin Wood has joined ITT Federal...
- Hard Feelings Linger as Cat Strikers Return : Labor: Some of the UAW members are disappointed at the union, furious at the company.
- SOUTH KOREA
- Marine Makes Sure Event Is Ready to Fly : Air show: Lt. Col. Eric Jones has spent the past year coordinating the upcoming El Toro production.
- Charismatics Flow Into Mainstream : Religion: The movement, which involves 'speaking in tongues,' surfaced in Van Nuys 32 years ago and has spread rapidly.
- Miscellany
- Gay 101 : Police: Classes put recruits in touch with what it's like to be gay, and try to counter any prejudices.
- Soccer
- Dynamic New Score for 'Metropolis'
- JAZZ REVIEW : Bird-Lovers Have Their Day at Musical Tribute to Parker : The legendary saxophonist is remembered in style in Huntington Beach performance by the Supersax group.