- A New Lesson Blooms With Grace in an Ancient Culture
- Landlady's Trial in Tenants' Murders Begins : Crime: Sacramento woman preyed on 'shadow people' who could not fend for themselves, prosecutor says.
- Ventura Levies Downtown Business Tax Despite Foes
- ANAHEIM : Council Tables Plan to Raise Utility Rates
- Countywide : Comment Period Set for Gnatcatcher
- Oilers Defeat Kings, 6-3, End Forum Slump
- Port's Past Looks OK at Present
- USAir's Return to O.C. Could Lower Fares : Competition: The carrier may discount tickets to promote its re-entry to John Wayne, leading others to do likewise.
- RELATIONSHIPS : Wise in the Ways of the Words : Relax. You need be neither gentleman nor scholar. Local lovers are testament to the powers of passion penned.
- Gore to Speak in Ontario on Clinton Plans
- Pakistani Sought in Shootings Near CIA : Crime: Warrants are issued after a roommate reports the man missing and the rifle apparently used in the attack is found inside his apartment.
- The Victims of a Double Standard and a Double Bind
- On Economic Matters, Man to See Is Clinton Aide Rubin : Government: Ex-Wall Street executive stakes out policy-making role and builds up new council's stature.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / MAYOR'S RACE : Woo Says He Would Put Homosexual on Police Commission
- PALMDALE : Woman Gets 2 Years in Fatal Drug Raid
- Jane Fowler Morrison; Retired Film Editor
- Montoya May Testify in Probe of Lobbyist
- Certain Priorities Just Can't Wait : Horror at an L.A. medical center
- SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Van Catches Fire; Man Dies of Burns
- RESEDA : Board Adds $5,000 for Clues in Attacks
- Gunman Critically Wounds Detective : Crime: Veteran officer is shot as he confronts robbery suspect in the Mid-City area. Police search for a teen-age suspect.
- Jurisprudence
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- El Camino Real Strikes a Blow for Tradition, Beats Canoga Park : High school wrestling: In virtual repeat of last year's City final, Conquistadores take down Hunters to clinch share of league title.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thomas Helps to Extend Brethren Christian's Streak
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Notre Dame's Miller Finds Persistence Pays
- COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE : L.A. Developer Plans Restoration of Historic Masonic Temple in Santa Ana
- CEO Named at Carter Hawley Hale : Retailing: The Broadway's parent firm chooses a successor to Philip Hawley to oversee a hoped-for turnaround.
- Long Southland Housing Slump Finally Ending?
- County Vows to Stiffen Health Facility Security
- Study Questions Voucher Impact : Education: Passage of initiative would mean minimal loss of public enrollment because private schools are nearly full, report says. Backers of plan term the study biased.
- Even in the Great Indoors, Stars Were Bigger Than Life
- Yolanda HearveyCollege: CypressSport: BasketballPosition: ForwardClass: SophomoreWhen the...
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Smith Wins No. 759 With Tar Heels
- Four Titans Suspended by Holland
- Prep Sports Are Not Their Cup of Coffee
- A Musical Misfit Once Again : Suzanne Vega Breaks Her Self-Defined Mold With '99.9 F'
- Dow Drops 23 as Traders Cash In : Market Overview
- J. C. Penney to Open in Locations Rival Vacated at Brea, Westminster Malls
- ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
- Failed Rescue Becomes Fight to Survive : Death: Anaheim boater's desperate attempt to save his friend nearly becomes a twin tragedy in stormy seas.
- Celebrity Lawyer Mitchelson Found Guilty of Tax Fraud : Crime: Famed palimony attorney convicted of concealing nearly $2 million in income from 1983-86.
- Girl, 13, Admits Helping 2 Sisters Kill Woman : Northridge: The neighbor, 62, who befriended the three teen-agers, was stabbed repeatedly. A 17-year-old will be tried in March.
- Miscellany
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda Wins League Title for 11th Consecutive Season
- PACIFIC 10 BASKETBALL / DAN HAFNER : Campanelli Raised Hopes at Cal and Then Took the Fall
- Hart Recaptures Top Form in Win Over Burroughs
- NBC and Its Cranky Short-Timer : Television: Most affiliates agree with the network's decision to continue showing 'Late Night' despite Letterman's pointed jokes about jumping to CBS in the fall.
- STAGE
- ART
- TV Ratings : CBS Draws First in Sweeps Shootout
- MUSIC REVIEW : Compact, Virtuosic Set From Aeolian Players
- ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
- Company Wins Judgment Against Insurer's 'Bad Faith'
- Ex-HUD Official leads Guilty in Influence Case
- New Prestige for Old Theater : North Hollywood: The 1926 El Portal is declared a city historic-cultural monument, protecting it from demolition for at least one year.
- Shirley Mae Amato; Volunteer
- Porn Kingpin Who Escaped Prison Arrested : Fugitive: 68-year-old captured in Anaheim was serving time for federal racketeering, obscenity, income tax violations.
- Man Rescued From Creek
- Violence Prompts Limits on Palladium Operating Hours : Hollywood: City Council acts after continued reports of unruly crowds, shootings and stabbings.
- BUENA PARK : City Plans to Rebuild Beach Blvd. Alleys
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Pepperdine Sends Northridge to 12th Loss in a Row
- LOS ALAMITOS : Rarely Beaten Eggwhite to Get More Races Under New Format
- PREP ROUNDUP : Sunny Hills Wins League Soccer Title by Beating Troy
- Miscellany
- Land Deal Opens 10,000 Acres of Choice Parkland for Public Use
- Big 3 Won't Pursue Case Against Japanese : Automobiles: Detroit decides to defer any legal action against Tokyo rivals over what it called illegal dumping.
- O.C. Firm in Japan: Though real estate...
- Elwood R. Quesada; First Director of FAA
- Arts Patrons Rule the Roost at Bash : Dinner by Chinese-American League of Pacific Symphony Celebrates New Year
- What Happens When Parents Kidnap Their Own Children? : Families: What are the searching parent's rights? Should an abductor get visitation? Two authors take a look at the social issues behind abductions.
- Man Sentenced in Credit Repair Fraud
- Many Playoff Berth Battles Coming Down to the Wire
- Taft Pitcher Siegel to Miss Part of Season After Surgery
- Miscellany
- SOUTH COAST LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Capistrano Valley Silences Mater Dei's Fans With Victory
- Ashe Returns to His Home : He Left a Segregated Richmond in 1960, and Later Wrought Change
- Ashe Is Viewed by Nearly 5,500
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Volere Volare' Takes Too Long to Take Off
- Next to Stop Producing Computers : Technology: Apple founder Steve Jobs says his company will focus on software.
- Eldorado Bancorp: The parent company of Eldorado...
- 6,000 Investors to Sue Anaheim Developer : Litigation: Payments by Hill Williams have stopped, sparking a class-action suit to account for $80 million.
- Vestro Foods Inc. said it elected Robert...
- Jewelry Store Owner Opens Fire on 3 Would-Be Robbers
- Israeli Killed by Militants in Gaza Strip
- Flow of Chinese Refugees Into U.S. Grows : Smuggling: Last week more than 500 would-be immigrants were found in ship's holds. Since August, 1991, 1,126 nationals have been intercepted.
- 'Home Alone' Parents Indicted on 64 Charges
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Not Guilty Plea in Alleged Gay Bashing
- Sarajevo Truce Called to Allow Utility Repairs
- U.S. Reported Willing to Put Troops in Bosnia : Peacekeeping: Clinton would decide on deployment only after a peace agreement is reached, officials say. Initiative signals a major policy shift.
- Couple in Need of a Break Get One Worth $1.8 Million: Record Quarter Slot Jackpot
- LOS ANGELES : LaBonge Gets $30,107 From City for Council Race
- Countywide : Roth Skips 2 Votes Involving Anaheim
- GARDEN GROVE : 5 Students to Vie in Speech Contest
- In Suspect's Room--Paltry Belongings, Ominous Notes : Investigation: Police say they found writings that show premeditation. Hotel residents and staff say Damacio Ybarra Torres was quiet and never caused trouble.
- Walsh Urges Restoring Special Counsel Law
- Eliot Janeway; Influential Economist, Writer
- Clinton to Meet With Japan Foreign Minister
- Neighbors Criticize Report on Planned Weldon Landfill : Hearing: Opponents say the document fails to outline the environmental damage the $50-million dump could cause.
- RESEDA : Southern Area Changes Its Name
- ANAHEIM : Police Chase 2 Around 3 Freeways
- SIMI VALLEY : Board to Discuss 'Racist' Novel
- Miscellany
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Brother's Keeper': Story of Caring : Film: The work is a compelling look at a community rallying around a man accused of killing his brother.
- SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Parisien Has a Supporter in McKinney
- PERSPECTIVES ON PUNITIVE AWARDS : In Defense of Trial Lawyers--and Juries : Doctors, manufacturers just want to duck their liability with so-called lawsuit reform, leaving consumers vulnerable.
- Voucher Plan's School Impact Seen as Limited : Study: Private California schools are so full they could accommodate only 1% of the other students.
- Ryan Briggs is on the verge of...
- Clinton's 'Town Hall'
- $5-Billion Loss Riles Even Oil-Rich Kuwaitis : Scandal: Parliament's probe of public funds poses the most serious challenge ever to the ruling family's power.
- Jury Rules Against AIDS Patient : Medicine: Panel finds that she hid her condition from a technician who was cut accidentally by a scalpel while treating her. The health care worker is awarded $102,500
- Silence of Foes Golden for Woo in Mayoral Race
- Williams Is Given Probation : Jurisprudence: UCLA tailback also is fined after pleading no contest to weapon, driver's license violations.
- WESTMINSTER : Sen. Kerrey Given Tour of Little Saigon
- EMPIRE LEAGUE GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Cypress Gains Third Place by Defeating Los Alamitos
- Miscellany
- Life in a Man's World : At Oakwood, Hardy Coaches Boys' Basketball
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Love and Shrimp': Musical Bites of Judith Viorst Humor
- Fay Kanin to Receive Governors Award
- TRADE
- Ingram Micro Acquires German Distributor, Plans European Subsidiary
- President to Cut Staff at White House : Spending: About 350 jobs to be slashed, aides say. Janet Reno, Florida prosecutor, is considered for attorney general.
- Who Would Shoot a Doctor?
- Countywide : Consultant to Study Tax for Fire Services
- OXNARD : Crime-Plagued Colonia Park Day-Care Center Reopens
- Oxnard : 2 Sentenced in Sale, Possession of Drug
- Brothers Held in Sexual Assault, Slaying of Woman : Crime: The victim was raped and shot behind a Van Nuys bar. Police say physical evidence and witness statements led to the suspects.
- Coast Highway Closure Frustrates Merchants
- They Have No Javelinas : Little "Pigs" Prove to Be Elusive on a Two-Day Hunt in Arizona
- Manning Voted to Western All-Stars : NBA: He becomes the Clippers' first selection for the game since Marques Johnson in 1986.
- CBS, Letterman Meet to Discuss Show's Location
- Get Ready for a New Breed of Hostile Takeover
- Clinton's Town Hall Meeting to Be on TV
- Furor Over Paying Domestic Help Seems to Hit Home : Law: Internal Revenue Service offices report a surge in private citizens seeking tax information and forms for workers.
- Judge Orders GM Not to Shut Plant, Cites Tax Break
- PACOIMA : Youth Club Receives Funds for Center
- 20 Students Arrested After Protest Becomes Violent : El Rio: Sheriff's deputies sweep across Rio Mesa campus during the demonstration against a new tardiness policy.
- OXNARD : Disabled Woman Sues City Over Fall
- LOS ANGELES : Council Places Own Measures First on Ballot
- ANAHEIM : Plea of Not Guilty in Double Slaying
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Park Angels
- China Flat Provides Slice of State's Lost Heritage : Parklands: Remote 800-acre meadow of undulating grasslands and valley oaks is 'crown jewel' of conservancy acquisition.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Salley Returns to the Palace, and Miami Wins
- Netherlands Law Sets Guidelines for Euthanasia
- GORMAN : 4 Family Members Identified as Victims of Air Crash
- Departments Told to Trim Budgets by Up to 12.5% : Supervisors: County board's 4-0 vote in favor of the cutbacks is an effort to offset sharp reductions in state funding.
- Council Won't Investigate Official's Remark : Burbank: The dispute involving a police commissioner's use of the term wetback fails to make the meeting agenda. Some Latinos vow to press the issue.
- Man Says Women He Killed Had Plot to Murder Him : Courts: The prosecutor scoffs at the defendant's claim of self-defense. Two people died and a third victim was injured in the 1990 North Hills shooting.
- Lawyers Assail Conspiracy Idea in Riot Murder Case : Courts: Attorneys for three accused of killing motorcyclist call the prosecutor's theory an attempt to bypass the requirements for proving the suspects were guilty.
- Coming Between Parent and Child Can Be a Risky Move
- Miscellany
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Sports Park, Center Approved by Council
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Family's Ties Prove Strong for Brothers
- 350 Landslide Victims Meet With Lawyers
- Parade for Winners Turns Ugly in Dallas : Celebration: Super Bowl champion Cowboys feted, but about two dozen are injured when violence breaks out in crowd.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Islanders Get Lead, but Canadiens Win
- MUSIC
- DISCRIMINATION WATCH : Open the Door
- Spurs Send Clippers Into Full Retreat
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Adopt-a-Trail Founders, Making Parks Fee Likely
- HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : Kings Are Said to Be Trying to Get Blues' Unhappy Hull
- MUSIC REVIEW : Berlinsky Shines at Gold Medal Series Event
- Strictly Big Time : 'Ballroom' Has Become a Worldwide Sensation
- Prudential's Settlement Plan Gets Blasted : Securities: Lawyers for investors call the class-action proposal to pay pennies on the dollar inadequate.
- TRADE
- Odetics Quarterly Profit Doubles
- Baby Bell to Buy Cable TV System : Communication: The $650-million acquisition of Hauser Communications by Southwestern Bell still faces regulatory obstacles.
- Easygoing Doctors Were Suited to a Difficult Job : Medicine: Wounded physicians took on the often unpleasant task of deciding which patients would be treated urgently, who would wait and who would be turned away.
- Arts Academy Chooses Child's Work for Show
- What You Can Do With One Ball of Yarn : Charity: Knitters in the Caps for Kids project made 363,600 hats in 1992, warming heads--and hearts--of the needy.
- Jackpot Win Is Couple's Salvation
- N. Hollywood's El Portal Theater Declared L.A. Cultural Monument
- The Beat Goes On : Officer and Son Who Followed in His Footsteps Patrol Together for a Day
- When East Meets West Wisely : Turkey's president offers Clinton a valuable perspective on the region
- Officials: CSUN Complies With Equity Funding Rules
- Six NFL Hall of Famers, including the...
- OUTDOOR NOTES / RICH ROBERTS : Unidentified Trout-Planting Object Visits Urban Lakes
- Toner, Brinkley to Coach All-Star Football Squads
- $1 Million Pledged to Orchestra : Endowments: The anonymous gift and others put the Pacific Symphony closer to its $5-million goal. Donations will fund educational programs.
- INSURANCE
- Safeguard Health Enterprises Inc.: The Anaheim-based managed-care...
- Despite Report, Aide Says Powell to Finish Term
- Finding Love in Lost Words
- 3 Kidnaped on Venezuela Fishing Trip : Crime: Friends wait for word in Louisiana and hope for the best after gunmen abduct their companion and two others in a plane.
- Union Members Overrule Board, Endorse Hall : Politics: The union delegates vote to support the former president of city firefighters in his race to succeed Ernani Bernardi for L.A. City Council.
- Workers' Comp Costs and Fraud
- Urban Policy
- Middle East Turmoil
- Middle East Turmoil
- Social Security Taxes
- Middle East Turmoil
- Middle East Turmoil
- Gays in Miliatry
- Middle East Turmoil
- Middle East Turmoil
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY - News from Feb. 10, 1993
- MOVIES - Feb. 10, 1993
- Notes on a Scorecard - Feb. 10, 1993
- Obituaries - Feb. 10, 1993
- Obituaries - Feb. 10, 1993
- POP/ROCK - Feb. 10, 1993
- POP/ROCK - Feb. 10, 1993
- DUELING BOOKS: "Christianity in Crisis," a new...
- AIDS WATCH: Orange County's growing battle with...
- Balancing Act : Now, There's a Safety Net--but Some Can't Afford It
- O.C. Priest Accused by Five Ex-Choir Members : Suspension: Men who sang in Father Coughlin's All-American Boys Chorus claim he molested them. Priest denies the charges.
- Balancing Acts : Now, There's a Safety Net--but Some Can't Afford It
- Concerns Stall Vote on Costa Mesa Furlough Site
- Boys Chorus Founder Accused of Abuse : Inquiry: Orange County priest is stripped of his clerical duties and ordered to sever all ties with the acclaimed singing group he organized. Five men say they were molested by him 10 to 30 years ago.
- NBC Admits It Rigged Crash, Settles GM Suit
- EVEN MORE CIRCUS: Two weeks ago the...
- STV FOR MTV KIDS: TV is one...
- Planning Official Collapses at Meeting
- We Need an FDA Leader, Not a Regulatory Czar : Health care: AIDS, cancer and Alzheimer's are among the issues where David Kessler has compromised science and ethics.
- ARLETA : Man Found Shot to Death in Alley
- Eddie the Eagle would be proud: Angel...
- IRVINE : Pay Raise Offer Is Too Low, Police Say
- County Path-Users Fee Appears a Step Closer : Parks: Officials report little interest in an alternative trail adoption program. The L. A. City Council opposes the proposed $23-a-year permit.
- Dave DunhamCollege: Golden WestSport: BasketballPosition: GuardClass: SophomoreGolden...
- Cook Is Above the Crowd in Playoffs : Golf: He has won twice in overtime in five-man fields, including last year's Bob Hope tournament.
- Long Run Puts Providence's Dabbaghian on Top
- Abbott Goes to Work in a Pin-Striped Suit
- If Weather Clears, Lakes Should Too
- Miscellany
- Vitaly Scherbo of Minsk became the first...
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Thompkins Heats Up, Campbell Hall Storms Past Faith Baptist
- TECHNOLOGY - Feb. 10, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - Feb. 10, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - Feb. 10, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Feb. 10, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Feb. 10, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Feb. 10, 1993
- EARNINGS
- HUD to Push Anti-Bias Effort, Seek More Low-Income Units
- California College Guide : Community Colleges Getting Innovative : Diversity: The two-year institutions accommodate an enrollment that is ethnically mixed and many of them have adapted unique courses for a changing economy.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Glue-in-Locks Caper Causes Hard Feelings
- Museum of Tolerance Opens, Hailed as a Treasure With a Timely Message
- Family Claims Military Botched Probe of Marine Officer's Death : Dispute: Survivors of Col. James Sabow, figure in aircraft scandal, say photos of scene of his alleged suicide may have been doctored.
- Name in the News
- Sailing
- Corona del Mar football player Scott Bogdan...
- She Faces Her Biggest Challenge : Girls' basketball: North Hollywood's Hamilton hopes to recover from severe knee injury and play in college.
- PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Cowboys Go for the Downs on First
- STAGE
- Another Marsalis Hits Hot, Sharp Note : Trombonist Delfeayo Defends Brother Wynton and Direction of His Own Career
- Rank Brimar Inc. of Valencia won a...
- PIP Says It Is Target of Federal Trade Commission Inquiry : Printers: The panel is investigating whether the Agoura Hills-based company violated its disclosure rule by not giving franchisees enough support services.
- Mendez Concrete Inc. of Santa Paula won...
- Mafia Arrest in Italy Nets Female Boss
- California College Guide : Coming of Age in the Era of AIDS : Health: The disease has shaped the sexual development of today's college students. But officials say young people still aren't doing enough to protect themselves.
- Profile : Russia's Top Judge Stars in Historic Role : 'We can make our own sunrises and sunsets,' says Zorkin, who is coaxing his nation toward democracy.
- LOS ANGELES : Man Admits Planning Killing of Freeway Driver
- H & H Oil to Shut Down Enhanced Recycling Unit
- Music Biz's Big Players Have a Bash
- Kevorkian Helps Woman in 'Medicide,' His 12th
- LA HABRA : Student to Present Data on Sharks
- Santa Rewards Pupils for Plea to Aid Homeless
- California College Guide : Saving for College
- Latino Residents Demand Ouster of Burbank Official
- SEAL BEACH : Residents Opposed to Carwash Project
- GM Charges NBC Rigged Test Crash
- New Bear Coach Wannstedt Hoping for Another Offensive Turner-Around
- TV REVIEWS : 'Romance': Lovely Concept, but Less Than Nourishing
- Rare Films Set at Antonioni Retrospective
- Access HealthNet Signs Distribution Deals
- Levy Bancorp Loses $237,000 in 4th Quarter
- Chris Marks and Cathy Miller have joined...
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Seller's Home Improvements Pose a Puzzle at Tax Time
- David R. Tedrow has been appointed senior...
- BOOK REVIEW : Immigrants Share Rich, Varied Tales : VISIONS OF AMERICA: Personal Narratives From the Promised Land. Edited by Wesley Brown & Amy Ling . Persea Books $29.95, 369 pages
- Wreckage of Plane Spotted Near Gorman; 4 Aboard Dead
- Perspectives on Political Appointments : Americans--We're Criminals All! : Part-time help: A simple change in tax laws would keep millions from being scofflaws.
- IRVINE : Christ College to Be Concordia University
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Homeowners File 2nd Suit in Bid to Halt Warner Ridge
- LOS ANGELES : Harbor Department Trip Pared After Criticism
- RADIO
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Badura-Skoda Gives a Provocative Recital
- Serendipity Adds a New 'Wrinkle in Time' : Stage: Madeleine L'Engle's demanding epic is a major hurdle. The theater gets an A for ambition but fails to make the grade in execution.
- Bonnie Best has been appointed director of...
- Financial Doctor Has Medicine for Studios : Entertainment: John W. Hyde has found himself on emergency call in recent years helping to steer bankruptcies of film-related concerns.
- Corollary Deals: Corollary Inc. in Irvine, a...
- Applause Unveils Line of 'Snow White' Items
- Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills won...
- California College Guide : Spreading Out : Advanced degrees: Narrow specialization is giving way to interdisciplinary studies that provide a broader background for dealing with real-world situations.
- Teaching Young Offenders to Graduate From Crime : Counseling: A rigid educational approach seeks to divert convicted defendants from costly prison terms.
- VILNIUS : A Tight Race
- Added County Layoffs Loom in Budget Cuts : Finances: Supervisors to weigh CAO's call for finding ways to trim $20 million to offset anticipated losses in state funding.
- Secrecy of King Jury Survey Challenged : Beating trial: News organizations' motions say sealing the questionnaires will only raise suspicion about the fairness of the panel selection.
- CAMARILLO : Court Won't Hear Case Against Merger
- Football
- NHL ROUNDUP : Bruins Score Knockout but Lose Decision
- Authentic Fitness Profit Doubles in 2nd Quarter
- Apple Will Introduce Its Color Powerbook Laptop : Technology: The announcement marks the second time in four months the firm has rolled out new products.
- Seized Canoga Park Thrift to Be Managed by Agent
- Skiing
- Northridge's Collins May Lose Eligibility
- The Great Welk Way: Pleasing the People : Stage: Late bandleader's family-run theater carefully presents newer fare, keeping its loyal older crowd in mind.
- Magnate Targets Southland Road Building Firm : Merger: Montana millionaire's deal for Kasler Corp. would give him access to a public company through which he could liquefy assets.