- Weekend Reviews : Music : Boulez's Return Raises Philharmonic's Energy
- ECONOMY
- Making Up Is Hard to Do : If you can patch things up after a big blowout, your relationship might actually improve. But the road to resolution is full of potholes.
- Hugh Gravitt; Driver Whose Car Killed Margaret Mitchell
- The abridgment of Madison County, N.C. : For four decades, the Ponder clan ruled the region as a virtual fiefdom. But a recent voter revolution has the 'dictatorship' in steady decline.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Soap Stars Play Volleyball in Benefit Match
- Nonprofit Groups and Motorists Alike (heart) New License Plates
- Platform : Jury's Award to Rodney King: Fair or Not?
- NBA ROUNDUP : Dallas Has Minnesota's Number for Fifth Time
- Charles Appears to Be All Bark When It Comes to Golf Game
- MOVIESMacDowell's Weekend: There was double good news...
- Pop Music Reviews : Kidjo's Delivery Makes Difference
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Chasers' Hits the Road for Naval Comedy
- Unwanted Import
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : O.C. Man Recalls Duty on Day Leader Resigned
- Mettle Refiners : Management: When new owners took over Fabcon, they asked workers how to turn the company around. Results were startling.
- New Questions Follow Deal With McDonnell : Defense: Critics say a $237-million Pentagon settlement over the C-17 is unfair to taxpayers. Some say the pact was not reached legally.
- G-7 Officials Optimistic Over Global Growth
- The 3 Hs and 3 Rs of Reconciliation
- 170 Massacred in Rwanda Hospital as Talks Fail, Fighting Continues
- You know we have many laws and...
- Dodgers' Wallach Makes It Quick and Painless, 7-1
- SOCCER / GRAHAME L. JONES : To Some, Expansion Doesn't Add Up
- Southern Rhythm Wins Lexington : Derby preps: He defeats Soul Of The Matter by 2 1/2 lengths as Gomez scores a weekend 3-year-old stakes double.
- Believing Can Be Deceiving
- Medical Implant Makers Warn of Cut Off in Supplies
- AEROSPACE
- Eurotunnel's Overseer Is Also a Piece of Work : Profile: Sir Alastair Morton is proud of the monumental project but defensive about its shortcomings.
- Rabin Arrives in Moscow for Talks on Ways to Keep Peace Momentum
- Many Teen-Agers Facing Harder Lives, Study Finds : Research: Conditions have improved for infants and children but often are getting worse for the nation's adolescents. More are dying from violence, and arrest rates for juveniles have jumped 50%.
- MT. PINOS : Controlled Burn Planned Tuesday
- Repair Needs Still Plague 2 High Schools : Facilities: Officials desperately seek ways to renovate the aging campuses. Burbank voters recently rejected a bond measure.
- Scientifically Speaking, We're No. 1 : California's dominance of the federal science Establishment offers a lesson for hard times
- Testimony : ONE PERSON'S STORY ABOUT CURBING VIOLENCE : 'Those Affected by Gangs Must Be Part of Solution'
- VENTURA : Council to Consider Ramp Redesign Pact
- SANTA ANITA : Bien Bien Carries Weight Well
- Pop Music Reviews : House of Blues Opening Bash Worth Wait
- Opening Up for Business : Koreatown Looks to Other Ethnicities for Post-Riot Patrons
- Program Urges Students to 'Aspire to Be More'
- Japan Lawmakers Elect Hata Prime Minister : Politics: New leader earlier warned nation of indirect tax increases exceeding planned income tax reductions.
- Jean Carmet; Award-Winning French Movie Star
- A Divorce, 19th-Century American-Style : BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : THE BLUESTOCKING: The Story of the Famous Forrest Divorce Case <i> by David Delman</i> ; St. Martin's Press $21.95, 287 pages
- ANAHEIM : Clinton Joins Bush in Honoring Eli Home
- Extinguish the Flames of Prejudice : Hiring: It's not discrimination for the Los Angeles Fire Department to act to reflect the population it serves.
- Nonprofit Groups Can Apply for Funds
- It's a Tuft Life : Conejo Valley Days Opens With Whiskers, Chili Competitions
- LAGUNA HILLS : Class Teaches Youths Baby-Sitting Skills
- Community Comment : TV Fantasy Can Go Too Far : ROBERT DONAHUE, Principal, Las Colinas School, Camarillo
- CSUN Allows 11-Run Inning in 14-6 WAC Loss to Sacramento
- Jaglom's 'Babyfever' Looks at Real Life : Movies: The director co-wrote the film with his wife, who also stars in the film as an <i> Angst-</i> filled woman who hears her biological clock ticking.
- Music Review : Pacific Chorale Offers Unforgiving French Program
- BofA Hires a Leading Derivatives Executive to Guide Its Operation : Investments: Joseph Bauman, who headed Citibank's global group, will lead venture.
- Mandela Urges Reconciliation as He Ends Historic Campaign
- JAPAN
- Royce Perez Blackburn; of Blackburn Twins Song and Dance Act
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Clinton Plays an Ironic Role for Nixon Funeral : Presidency: Two decades ago, he protested the war while Hillary Rodham aided Watergate probe. Now the White House is planning rites for a respected adviser.
- In Subtle Campaign, Cuba Seeks Better Ties With U.S. : Caribbean: Havana also makes gestures to exiles. It hopes for an easing of a crippling trade embargo.
- TUSTIN : High School Students to Take UCI Classes
- Computer Must Meet Two IRS Conditions to Be Tax-Deductible
- 5 L.A. Men Arrested After Casino Holdup
- UFW Pledges New Activism as March Ends : Labor: Cesar Chavez's successor urges a return to grass-roots organizing during a 'summer of freedom' to recoup the faltering farm union's successes.
- PERSPECTIVE ON RICHARD M. NIXON : A Major Leader, a Double Standard : Nixon's profound achievement, for which he should be celebrated, was breaking the back : of the Cold War.
- The Not-So-Mighty (but Vital) L.A. River
- COSTA MESA : Seniors to Ask City to Back OCTA Service
- GARDEN GROVE : Grant to Help Pay for Systems Upgrade
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gwynn Gets a Little Message, Then Ties Two Padre Records
- SIMI VALLEY : Council to Consider Earthquake Study
- NFL DRAFT : Not a Day for Draft Dodgers
- Borboa to Defend Super-Flyweight Title Tonight
- DeShields Is Out of Hospital : Baseball: Dodger second baseman appears to suffer only a concussion in collision with Mondesi.
- Album Review : A Walk on the Dark Side (****) : JOHNNY CASH; "American Recordings" (<i> American</i> )
- Did CBS News Wage 'War Against Older People'? : Television: Correspondent John Sheahan claims ageism was responsible for his dismissal. Federal trial begins today.
- Theater Reviews : Nosotros' 'Chicken' a Courtroom Play About Indigestion
- CHINA
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Stores Finding No Great Demand for Nixon Books
- Can We All Get Along?
- OXNARD : Volunteers to Clean Masonic Cemetery
- ORANGE : School Dress Code, Grade Policy Studied
- VENTURA : School Transfers Might Be Limited
- Work, Talent Put Oettinger on Easy Street : Preps: By exploring all avenues, Foothill High track star has maintained plenty of options in life.
- Vending Machines Dispense CDs for $13.99 in the Slot
- U.S. Is in Deep Freeze After Losing to Iceland
- Teen Can't Comprehend Kurt Cobain's Suicide
- Campus Conflict: Students Given Lessons in Strategy
- MAKING A DIFFERENCE : One Group's Approach: Tap Nature's Wonders
- Economic Profile
- Signal Coordination Wouldn't Solve Laguna's Traffic Problem
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Session to Examine Zoning Code Change
- SIMI VALLEY : Contract to Service Police Radios Studied
- Titans' Wagner Wins 10th in Row
- The Admiral Commands Clippers With 71 Points
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cub Rookie Doesn't Let Crowd 71,329 in Denver Bother Him
- Last Game on Bench for Unseld
- Brawley Loses to Defending Champion in Ojai Final
- Q & A : 'Important Music Comes From the Gut'
- Music and Dance Reviews : Conductor Balter Guests With Long Beach Symphony
- TV Reviews : 'Springroll' Recalls Vietnam via Food
- HOT JOBS : Social Work--A Career for Pragmatists Who Want to See the World
- THAILAND
- She's the Secretary General : Profile: Leslie Noel uses diplomatic skill and a sixth sense in the service of her boss, Newport Beach developer Donald M. Koll.
- Leap From Fire Kills Man
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Voices
- Favorite Places : NEWPORT ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER
- BUENA PARK : Whittier Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
- Cowboys Get an Answer When They Call Out Allen's Number
- NFL DRAFT : Two of Top 10 Picks From L.A. : NFL draft: Patriots select USC's McGinest No. 4; Cardinals make UCLA's Miller No. 10.
- Shooting at Palladium Brings Calls for Uniformed Officers
- BUENA PARK : League for Kids Covers All the Bases
- NFL DRAFT : Surprises Start at 5th Pick : NFL draft: Form follows until Colts bypass Dilfer for Alberts, a defensive player from Nebraska.
- Jazz Review : Sax Player Shows Why He Shines in Germany : Karl Denson of Lake Forest performs hard-cornering, quirky originals that showcase his writing and playing talents.
- Music and Dance Reviews : L.A. Dance Theatre Gives Two Premieres
- Hillside Mustard Too Tenacious to Weed Out : Environment: Large swaths of Cheeseboro Canyon are overrun with non-native plant. Eradication program shows little results so far.
- Penalized Wallace Rallies, Wins at Martinsville
- NFL DRAFT : Draft Day Turns Into Daffy Day : Overview: Bucs, not Colts, get Dilfer; 49ers fill their needs, but the Cowboys appear lost.
- Laguna Niguel Surfer Is Second at Pismo Beach
- Television : Aiming for the Truth About Our Violent Society
- Art Review : LACMA's Spanish Sculpture: A Small Gem of a Show
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Nixon's Fall Opened 'Gate' on Scandal and Scrutiny : Politics: Watergate affair has echoed for 20 years. Its whisper is heard in the questioning of Mrs. Clinton.
- New Life & Style Section Debuts
- Regime Hung by Thread, Yeltsin Says of Revolt
- Advice From Frequent Movers
- Today's Topic
- Surprise 20th Birthday Bash Planned--for a Cat Called Mannix
- Multicultural Manners : Weigh Comments on Beauty Carefully
- SIMI VALLEY : Carnival Site May Give Way to Housing
- LAKE FOREST : City to Seek Bids on Trash Hauling
- Tague Selects CS Bakersfield
- Gas, Electric Firms to Help Irvine Save Energy : Utilities: Improvements will be made at no cost to ratepayers. Move is seen as an answer to deregulation.
- COLUMN ONE : Buying Time for Candidates : As the campaigns heat up, so do the airwaves. That's when strategists plot to gain the best exposure for their clients. The key can be figuring out whether 'Jeopardy!' or 'Oprah' has more voter clout.
- COMMITMENTS : Till 'Death Wish' Do Us Part : When this couple said 'I do,' they didn't promise to like the same films. It has to do with 'girl movies' and 'boy movies.'
- COMMITMENTS : THE HUMAN CONDITION : The Rolling Stones : Some people never let moss grow under their feet. What's the lure--a new start or an easy escape?
- WALK FOR VICTIMS: Dozens of victims' rights...
- Arnold St. Subber; Produced Neil Simon Broadway Hits
- LABOR
- TAIWAN
- Irvine Consultant a Guide in Vietnam Business Maze : Commerce: Since country opened its markets, George Dang has found his value to entrepreneurs has soared.
- Laker Misery Ends, the Overhaul Begins : Pro basketball: GM Jerry West promises big changes after 103-97 last-game loss to Jazz.
- World Cup Organizers Quietly Stage Early Sale of Remaining Single Tickets
- Times Honors Erickson, Simon as Top Players
- PREP BASKETBALL : Gardner, Scott Are Honored
- OK, So What's Wrong With This Picture?
- Blast Deals Blow to China Space Program
- Dawn of a New Era for South Africans : This week's all-race voting climaxes centuries of black hope
- ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Parents Give High Marks to Public Schools : From college-level courses to homeless programs, officials are seeing that students' needs are met. Poll shows effort is noticed.
- IRVINE : School 'Office Hours' Get Mixed Reception
- 'Mayberry' Turns to Mayhem in El Segundo's City Elections : Politics: The tranquil community's small-town charm again suffers as tempers flared during council campaigns.
- Scherbo, Miller Prove They Belong at Top : Gymnastics: Belarus' champion wins two more golds and American earns second gold.
- NFL DRAFT : Rams Come Up With a Gandy : Pro football: After trading down twice, team makes Auburn offensive tackle 15th selection.
- NFL DRAFT : After Whirlwind Trip, Harper Stays in Dallas
- Focusing on South Africa Elections : Television: All-race voting draws on-the-scene coverage from major news outlets, including L.A.'s KCAL Channel 9.
- Health Care
- Turkey's Aid to Iraqi Kurds
- Lerner on Whitewater
- Security in Egypt
- Arafat and Zhirinovsky
- COMING TUESDAY
- CHANGING SCENES: The El Toro Marine Corps...
- Yorba Linda Prepares for Nixon Funeral
- Law Officers Planning Security for Nixon Rites : Preparations: Question remains as to which heads of state will attend. Mourners visit Yorba Linda site.
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- From the Archives: Q&A: Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher discuss Hollywood families, not-so-fictional novels — and baby Billie's there to chaperone
- COMING TUESDAY
- Weekend Escape: Baja California : Rosarito Reverie : He Holed Up at This Seaside Hotel, Where the Ocean Views Are Long and the R&R; Easy
- The Marriage of Mao and Stalin : UNCERTAIN PARTNERS: Stalin, Mao, and the Korean War, <i> By Sergi N. Goncharov, John W. Lewis and Xue Lital (Stanford University Press: $45; 393 pp.)</i>
- For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions...
- The Wise, the Worldly and the Wicked : DIPLOMACY, <i> By Henry Kissinger (Simon & Schuster: $35; 912 pp.)</i>
- Hans Burkhardt; Leading Protest Artist
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Nixon's Relations With California Ran Hot and Cold : History: The native son won House, Senate and White House jobs. But he had trouble winning respect at home.
- CRENSHAW : Jazz Club Highlights Native U.S. Music
- Unz TV Ad Says Wilson Failed L.A. During Riots : Politics: Governor calls his opponent's charges 'completely wrong and a new low in this campaign.'
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Nixon Remembered as Vietnam's Savior in O.C.'s Little Saigon : Mourning: Immigrants hail former President as great anti-Communist U.S. leader who tried hardest to save their homeland.
- Hard-Liner Is Favored in El Salvador
- The State : Riordan Quietly Kills the CRA, Thereby Starting a Jobs-vs.-Revitalization Debate
- MTA Plan to Increase Bus Fares Draws Fire : Transit: Speakers berate officials for seeking to raise costs and cut services. Agency is searching for ways to meet a projected $126-million deficit.
- Homelessness Is No Joke, but It Isn't Always Humorless
- Lopez Defeats Sequenan by TKO After Boxers Butt Heads Early
- Kelso Given Rare Honor at Horse Racing Museum
- Dodger Collision Proves Costly : Baseball: DeShields is hospitalized after running into Mondesi. The Expos rally from 5-0 deficit to beat L.A., 8-6, in 11th.
- Valley Commentary : School District's Lesson: When All Else Fails, Sue : The LAUSD's attempt to invalidate the Warner Center Specific Plan shrouds an agenda aimed at having business rescue officials from their own mismanagement.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Wins Conference Softball Title
- THE PROCLAIMERS (***) : "Hit the Highway;" <i> Chrysalis/ERG</i>
- *** Chris Walker, "Sincerely Yours," Pendulum/ERG. At...
- Q & A : Hollywood Times Three : Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher discuss Hollywood families, not-so-fictional novels--and baby Billie's there to chaperone
- To Minimize '94 Tax Bite, Plan a Strategy Now
- Westcorp: The Irvine financial services holding company...
- Hope You Brought Something to Read During Info Highway Wait
- News, Tips & Bargains : 'Face of the Spirits': A Story of Masks
- Destination: Bulgaria : A Different Kind of : Rose Parade : Like Flower Petals, the Culture and the Surprising Architecture Are Multi-Faceted
- If Refrigerator Freezes Food, Check for Leak
- Rift Turns Brazil's Ecology Movement Into an Endangered Species : Rain forest: Infighting and mismanagement splinter some conservation groups. While the once-powerful movement breaks down, the forces of destruction remain strong.
- Bingo Operators Fear Effects of City-Sponsored Games
- Bugs, Big Bird . . . Who's Next on the Walk of Fame?
- Nation IN BRIEF : RHODE ISLAND : Snub of NOW Chief Is Reconsidered
- Key Dates in Richard Nixon's Life
- COVER STORY : Police Force Under Fire : UCLA's 59-Member Department Maintains Peace Everywhere on Campus Except Within Its Own Ranks
- Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Kelso Hands Over His Navy Command
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Jones Continues Hitting Tear in CSUN Softball Sweep
- Renter Pleased She Braved Buying Home
- Destination: New York : The Ultimate Whirlwind Tour
- Love in the Trenches : CONJUGAL BLISS: A Comedy of the Martial Arts, <i> By John Nichols (Henry Holt: $22.50; 304 pp.)</i>
- Reason to Weep
- AS BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS : Two Palms, Two Bars, One Bandstand, Acres of Tables Under Umbrellas. Ah, Pasadena!
- MELTING POT : Sushi on Wheels
- SOUTH GATE : School's Goal: Quiet Soccer Controversy
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Reporter Recalls Seeing Nixon Take a Trip Down Memory Lane : Media: A Pasadena newsman interviewed former President in 1980 as he was bidding a nostalgic farewell to his old congressional district.
- Navajos Decry Muerto Canyon Hantavirus Site
- SPRING ROUNDUP : No. 1 Loyola Plays It Safe and Stumbles
- Modem Operandi : O.C. investigators and data centers are thriving in the age of electronic information. But, fearing loss of privacy and safety, some victims' rights groups and lawmakers are pushing to restrict such access.
- In Gifts Big and Small, Quake Aid Gives L.A. a Lift
- NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES : Gonzalez the Go-To Guy as South Holds Off North : Boys: Huntington Beach star nearly unstoppable, finishes with 31 points, 13 rebounds in 105-93 victory.
- Lloyd Webber: Close Call Was of Paramount Interest
- MAN IN THE STUDIO: Michael Jackson, returning...
- On the Right Track : ZEPHYR: Tracking a Dream Across America, <i> By Henry Kisor (Times Books: $24; 352 pp.)</i>
- California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
- The 1984 Purple Hearts (KCOP Sunday at...
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Friend Recalls Western White House Days : Casa Pacifica: Current occupant Gavin Herbert shared highs and lows in San Clemente.
- DOWNTOWN : S. Korean Theater Troupe to Perform
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Barney's purple passion for happiness hits the prime-time hours on NBC
- Serbs Defy NATO, Advance on Gorazde : Bosnia: U.N. refuses to approve air strikes despite daylong assault. Then, as deadline for pullback nears, rebels show signs of complying with alliance's ultimatum.
- Scientist-Detective Feels for Murder Clues in Bones, Old or New : Forensics: Douglas W. Owsley is a skeletal biologist with training in archeology. He helps police find and decipher fresher remains.
- BRIEFLY : Health: Professor Heads Research Team
- The Nation : With Nixon: 'Politics Is Great--Except for People'
- Orange County : COMMENTARY ON CHILD ABUSE : Prevention Is Key to Breaking Cycle of Mistreating the Young : Change will come when we all take responsibility and support grass-roots efforts to improve the lives of children.
- TB Cases Rise Dramatically in County, State : Public health: Number who get the disease increased 71% in O.C. since 1990. Officials will seek $1.5 million top open new clinics and start skin testing of all new students.
- HOT STUFF: As we near the one-third...
- THE TWILIGHT ZONE : When the Stars Come Out at Night in California, That'll Be the Day
- DOWNTOWN : Life Stimulates Artful Monologues
- Retiree Builds Future From Hobby With Erector Sets
- No Owl, but Pussy Cat Went to Sea in Chill Boat
- NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES : Tustin's Davis Times It Right for South : Girls: Her play late helps produce a 74-72 victory over the North team.
- More Than 200 Establishments Want to Land at LAX
- The word is that the long-awaited Dr....
- News, Tips & Bargains : JUST THE FACTS : The Cost of a Fast-Food Meal
- News, Tips & Bargains : Deal of the Week
- THE KING OF CARDS by Robert...
- How to Save Your Sanity During Remo
- L.A. SPEAK : Publicist Patois
- LEIMERT PARK : Senior Actors Take Show on the Road
- Norwegian Reaches North Pole Alone
- BOYLE HEIGHTS : City Grant Funds Center's Repairs
- HARVARD HEIGHTS : Safety Group Seeks to Fund Police Station
- Israel-PLO Pact May Come During Christopher Visit : Diplomacy: Secretary of state embarks for Mideast today. He is also expected to discuss peace with Syria.
- ROUNDUP : Longshot Wins the Arkansas Derby
- Keeper of the Oaks : City's Landscape Consultant May Be Left Out on a Limb
- Stewart Continues Torrid Pace With Ventura Victory
- SAILING : Conner Is First in Record Time Despite Having to Restart Race
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Extend Atlanta's Streak to 4
- Reilly Nurses Cut, Outlasts Archuleta to Win Decision
- Ad Campaign Causes Promoters to Lose Taste for Meat Loaf Tour
- AND ONE MORE THING: Rhino Records had...
- ** Carcass, "Heartwork," Earache/Columbia. Has British grindcore...
- Los Angeles Times Interview : Ernesto Zedillo : Cutting a New Path Through Mexico's Political Landscape
- Proposed Homeless Housing at Air Force Base Turns Into Battleground : Denver: Many of Lowry's neighbors fear crime rates will rise, property values will decline and neighborhoods will deteriorate.
- SIMI VALLEY : City to Consider Countywide Bus Pass
- After High-Speed Chase, Carjacking Suspect Arrested
- NBA ROUNDUP : Hawks Clinch Top Seeding in the East
- Phipps Brightens Saugus With Main-Event Victory
- Springer Sets 54-Hole Greensboro Record
- Students' Inquiry About Witchcraft All But Ties Library Aide to Stake : Montana: Worker fired for lending seventh-grade girls two of her own books that school superintendent found were "grossly inappropriate."
- CITY SLICKER: Today is draft day in...
- Investigation Shadows Judge's Reelection Effort
- Workshop to Focus on Places Where Dogs Can Roam
- STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Roy Leaves Hospital and Leads Canadiens
- TENNIS / JERRY CROWE : Without Visible Weaknesses, Sampras in a Class by Himself
- Dances of Sorrow, Dances of Hope : The work of Pearl Primus finds a natural place in a special program of historic modern dances for women. Primus' 1943 work 'Strange Fruit' leaped over the boundaries of what was then considered 'black dance'
- Friday, When Hitters Were Strong-Armed
- Getting Running Start Is No. 1 Goal : Raiders: If they can't sign former Chief Williams, they probably will pick Johnson or Bates.
- It's a Hard Road Back for Trainer Jeff Lukas : Horse racing: The words came out quickly, clipped short. He paused between phrases, forcing his injured brain to remember how to answer questions, how to make conversation.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Luckily, Chili Didn't Need to Warm Up
- Only 1 Spouse's Benefits Available
- She Made Being Deceived a Pleasure
- Lead-Based Paint Brochure Offered
- The Jury Is Back : A Murder Case Involving Two Gypsies Tests the Waters of Civil Liberties in Russia, Where Juries Have Been Banned for 75 Years.
- On View : A Dear Tale : CBS MOVIE STICKS TO THE RAW EMOTION IN KINNAN RAWLINGS' 'THE YEARLING'
- MAR VISTA : Homeowners Oppose Children's Center
- SOUTH : Run-Down Park Gets New Lease on Life
- 'Stalin'
- Officer Shot Down Over Iraq Is Eulogized by Fiance : Funeral: First Lt. Laura Ashley Piper, a 1992 Air Force Academy graduate, is buried near the chapel where she was baptized.
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : LOCAL REACTION
- Campaign to Recall 3 Members of Simi School Board Unravels : Education: Organizers say effort lost momentum because of earthquake and a stabbing. Opponents say it never really got off the ground.
- SANTA PAULA : Market Owner Robbed, Tied Up by Gunman
- SIMI VALLEY : Program for Home Buyers to Be Studied
- Redington Views Minor Employment as Major Victory : Baseball: Stint with Lake Elsinore puts former Times Orange County player of the year back in professional baseball.
- GYMNASTICS / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : O'Neill Wins Rare Medal for American Men
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Broken Thumb Isn't a Problem for Carter
- Newport Harbor's Abrams Falls Short by a Shot : Tennis: Sophomore blows two break-point opportunities and loses, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, to Santa Barbara's Jackmon.
- JUST KIDDING : Recycling 'The Paper' for the Techno Age
- Green Thumb : Sometimes You Can't Improve on Nature : Tomatoes: Despite gardener's attempts to stake or climb them, these plants do just fine if left to sprawl.
- MURRAY KEMPTON PUTS WIT AT OUR SERVICE : REBELLIONS, PERVERSITIES AND MAIN EVENTS, <i> By Murray Kempton (Times Books: $27.50; 570 pp.)</i>
- ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on...
- Renting a Car? Expect to Pay More, Explain More : Transportation: Agencies raise rates, check drivers' records but improve vehicle security.
- New Museum Chief Calls Fund Raising a Priority : James Lawrence Powell Hopes to Build on Research Reputation of County's Museum of Natural History
- SOCIAL CLIMES : An Evening in Iguanaland
- BRIEFLY : Charity: New Chief for Big Brothers
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Namesake's Death Puts Spotlight on O.C. Library : Museum: The native son will be laid to rest near his boyhood home. The town says it's ready.
- 40% Chance of Rain, 10- to 20-M.P.H. Winds
- A 'Constitutional Moment?' : Insisting the crime problem is unique, people are ever more willing to abandon the Bill of Rights.
- Van Nuys Man, 67, Fatally Stabbed
- Students Show Civic Pride by Sweeping Up Sidewalks : Education: Sepulveda Middle School youths return a favor by responding to a councilman's cleanup call.
- *** Mike Henderson, "Country Music Made Me...