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- Young Victims of Abuse Full of Rage, Pain : Social services: Experts see an increase of psychological disturbances among children removed from their homes because of violence or neglect. Early intervention is urged.
- Matsushita, Sony Expected to Stay in the Chips : News analysis: Despite movie studio woes, both firms remain consumer electronics leaders.
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- COLUMN ONE : A Tale of Money and Mystery : Billionaire tobacco heiress Doris Duke's death has spawned a wealth of disputes. She died much as she lived--in secrecy, loneliness and on the edge of scandal.
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- Palm Springs' Mixed Blessing : Tourism: Some merchants miss the young, wild students who brought money along with rowdiness. Others are just as glad they are gone.
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- Time's Up for Holmes : Boxing: McCall wins decision. Seldon takes vacant WBA title, Chavez cruises, and Norris is disqualified again.
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- BRENTWOOD : Petition Drive Launched to Save Deli : Restaurant: More than 1,500 signatures are gathered after mall managers refuse to renew Marjan's lease.
- REGION : USC, City May Join to Study Labor Pool
- COLUMN ONE : Vietnam and WWII: Myths and Memories : New ideas open some old wounds as Americans re-examine the legacies of two watershed eras. 'When you tamper with the war stories that a culture tells itself, you're playing with fire,' one observer says.
- Providing a Place in Parks Where Pooches Can Play : As more people move to apartments and condos, the need grows for spots where dogs can exercise. Canine freedom is cramped by the Valley's lack of such areas.
- Saving Burundi Requires That Africans Take the First Step
- Rites of Passage Signal End of Fifth Grade : Education: Visits to Catalina and to a middle school campus they will attend help Lincoln School students look ahead.
- SANTA ANITA DERBY : A Pairing That Fits No Image
- Timber Country Still in the Distance : Horse racing: Lukas' colt has not improved as expected, although races have gotten longer.
- WATTS : Meeting to Focus on Redevelopment Study
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Redevelopment Study Available in Libraries
- For Seniors : LINDA FELDMAN : 'New Kid' and Model T Ford Driver Find Late-Life Love
- Playing With Fire, Boy Gets Burns on Legs, Arms, Chest
- County Accused of Hiding Truth on Bankruptcy : Speech: Jerry Patterson, former local political leader and now a city attorney, says officials either are not 'telling all the facts' about the failed pool or are covering them up.
- TRACK AND FIELD : CSLA Hammer Thrower Hopes to Nail Down Title
- They Came, They Saw, They Conjured : Awed Students Reappear Week After Week at CSUF for Magic Training
- End of Aid Could Give Earthquake Victims a Jolt : Housing: Hundreds of displaced, lower-income families have come to rely on federal rent subsidies, which for many will end in July.
- Collins, Miller Help ARC Advance
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- WINDSOR HILLS : Happy Days to Health Food for This Landmark : Renovation: A '50s-style coffee shop, the Wich Stand, gets new life as a Simply Wholesome store.
- Granville Conquers All in 800-Meter Effort
- Not Just Plain Folk : Mary Chapin Carpenter has nailed the post-'60s suburban generation in her songs, but she's not one to worry about it--she'd rather walk the dog.
- 'Prisoner' May Yet See Release
- Destination: England : The Peace and Grace of Swan Estate : On the Dorset coast, an ancient nesting ground has become a managed colony open to visitors in spring and summer
- RESTAURANTS : IL PASTAIO, TAKE TWO : For Pasta Lovers, All-Day Eating, and at Moderate Prices, Too
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- Bankruptcy Taking Bite From Charities' Budgets : Donations: The United Way and its clients fear that the ripple effects of county crisis may yet turn into a tsunami.
- Baseball in Last-Minute Scramble to Settle Contracts : Major leagues: Players, teams hustle to beat midnight deadline for salary arbitration and get a belated start on spring training.
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- SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Kennedy Has the Winning Feeling Again
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- LOS ANGELES : Program Utilizes Art as a Tool in Healing : Health: Volunteers' curriculum for abused children includes painting, cooking, karate--even cuddling.
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- Killing Leads to Those Feared by Many Mexicans: Police : Crime: Four officers are implicated in execution. Now 30 witnesses are risking retribution for justice's sake.
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- She Considers It a Victory for the Ages : Leisure World: Suit helps change rules at Seal Beach community that limited privileges of permanent residents younger than 55.
- L.A. ELECTIONS : Tuesday Is Also a Referendum on Riordan : Mayor faces key test after endorsing several council candidates and urging support for charter amendments to expand his power.
- State Bill to Permit Concealed Weapons Is Promoted at Rally : Palmdale: Assemblyman's proposal to allow residents to carry handguns is cheered by many at local gathering.
- Crime Rate Drops in Ventura County : Safety: Statistics show a dip that is attributed partly to police efforts to crack down on gang violence and drug users.
- Condition of Wounded Police Officer Deteriorates : Recovery: Doctors say Robert J. Henry is 'extremely critical' after developing a blood clot on his lung. He was shot in the head while on duty last month in Newport Beach.
- Children and Parents Find Spring Spirit at Egg Hunts : Festivals: Events in Thousand Oaks and Ventura bring out families to participate in one of the rites of the season.
- BASEBALL / WEST ANAHEIM LIONS TOURNAMENT : Kennedy Has to Hold On for 5-4 Victory Over Warren
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Bounces Back to Earn Split
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Gymnasts 6th in Regionals
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Brewer, Guymon Help Orange Coast Clean Up on Saddleback
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- Skieresz Turns Back Clock to Establish Personal-Best Mark : Track and field: Agoura senior's best effort since sixth grade is good enough to win at Arcadia.
- SANTA ANITA DERBY : He's a Legend in Nick of Time : Horse racing: Stevens pushes Larry The Legend to dramatic victory at the wire over Afternoon Deelites.
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- TRACK AND FIELD / ARCADIA INVITATIONAL : Woodbridge Girls' 400 Meter Relay Team Has Memorable Day
- Theater : The Stage's Favorite Quantum Mechanic : Tom Stoppard may deal with duality principles in his new play, 'Arcadia,' but he doesn't do double talk.
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- Regional Report : Man Injured During World War I Gets Purple Heart After 76 Years : Veterans: Correcting an oversight, the Army gives veteran Fred Roberts the medal he earned when wounded in 1918 at Belleau Woods in France.
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- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Construction Begins on Supermarket
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- Driver in the Buff Ends Up in Handcuffs After Chase
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- North Coast Plans for <i> Other</i> Big One : Disasters: Geologists draw up scenario for deadly tsunamis that could hit now or in 300 years. Residents are urged to plan for quick move to higher ground.
- Mexican Women Found to Eat Better, Have Better Health
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- ELYSIAN VALLEY : New Parking Lot for Solvent Firm Rejected
- Job Creation Pace Slows
- LEIMERT PARK : Center Paves Way for Home Purchases
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- L.A. ELECTIONS : High-Profile Race Part of Test for Riordan : 5th District: Unlike other campaigns, the well-financed field doesn't face the uphill battle of unseating an incumbent.
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- USC's Spring Ends With Scrimmage
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- El Camino Real People : You'll Hear Nothing but Praise for Joneses
- <i> A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : El Toro Airport Foes Gird for Tax Fight
- Clipper Game Not Fit for Kings : Pro basketball: After blowing 13-point lead at end of regulation, L.A. defeats Sacramento in overtime.
- Movies : OFF-CENTERPIECE : Dishing the Dirt With Shelley : At 72, Shelley Winters shows no sign of slowing down--but she'll stop long enough to talk about Marilyn, Monty and the men in her life.
- Gallery Visitors Bare All, View Nudes in the Nude
- Tenants' Complaints Spur Offer of Support by Mayor : Housing: West Hollywood has filed charges over substandard conditions at 18 apartment buildings owned by same landlords. Residents say they can't afford to move.
- Crime Rates Fall to Lowest Levels in 2 Decades : County: Statistics show a county dip for third year in a row that is attributed partly to police efforts to crack down on gangs and drugs.
- Hey, GOP Hopefuls: The Brawl's in Your Court Now
- A Healthy Trend Catches On : As farmers markets grow, fresh food movement may return to its roots
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- Broken Spring : They're a Little Late (Something About a Strike), but Major Leaguers : DODGERS: Youth Will Be Serving in '95--No Kidding
- LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX NOTES : Ribeiro Repeats in Celebrity Run
- After 37 Years, Lou Cvijanovich Still Has a Heart for Coaching
- COMMENTARY : The Boston Marathon Was Wheezing 10 Years Ago
- THEATER : Disney's Newest Franchise? : The company went reluctantly into live theatricals only to find out that in 'Beauty and the Beast' it had a monster on its hands. Now it has show plans for . . . just about everywhere.
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- View From the 'Outsider' : Ex-Philadelphia Chief Looks Back on 3 Years as LAPD's Top Cop
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- Shows for Youngsters and Their Parents Too : Chipmunks stake a claim on Easter in USA tale --listen up, bunnies
- L.A. ELECTIONS : High-Profile Race Part of Test for Riordan : Citywide: Mayor plays a key role, endorsing candidates and urging support for ballot moves to expand his power.
- Japanese Festival Commemorates the Birth of Buddha
- Mormons Learn Before School Day Starts : Religion: Classes about their faith are offered to high school students early in the morning.
- Reform Jews Aim to End Outsider Status in Israel : Religion: At Woodland Hills convention, group's president announces campaign to curb Orthodox rabbis' dominance.
- The Hammer : Remembering When an American Hero Chased the Dream
- If You Build It . . . He Will Gripe
- Wilson Jockeys for Conscience of Conservatives
- Casteneda Getting Better With Age : Baseball: Multitalented Lincoln High star is looking to improve on his award-winning output of a year ago.
- ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT : Candidates Go Into High Gear in Final Weekend of Campaign
- Life of Leisure Is a Full-Time Preoccupation : Don't paint the house or clean the pool--the neighbors might be watching. These days, the middle class takes pride in having other people do their dirty work.
- A Headwind of Hostility : Burbank council, airport panel must face facts
- Judge Recall Effort Is a Misguided One : Dickey's CYA Sentencing of Two Teens in Paint-Roller Killing Was an Act of Courage
- ELECTIONS /THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL : Candidates Focus Campaigns on Fight Against Crime
- Royal Athlete, at 40-1, Wins Grand National
- Hershiser Goes to Indians, Abbott to White Sox, and Stewart to A's : Baseball: Rockies sign Walker and Swift as players continue to change clubs at a dizzying pace.
- OPERA : Can He Storm the Bastille? : American conductor James Conlon takes the podium of Paris' troubled opera. Thus far, Parisians view him sympathetically as--<i> mon Dieu!--</i> a brave maestro.
- Matadors Survive 'Dog Day : College softball: Blake-Small pitches 19 innings as Northridge splits with Fresno.
- Dog Owner Gives Bite to Access Law : Disabled: Epileptic man has fought to bring his service animal into stores and hospitals.
- THE SUNDAY PROFILE : The Human Tornado : As his nickname implies, there's no stopping Milton Tepper, 80, from sharing his message. It's value to the community--not age--that counts.
- Commentary : You'll Never Laugh Alone
- REGION : Children Return to Azteca School Sites
- Nuclear Nominee Wins OK
- Breedlove, Moseley Honored as Top Players of 1995
- Zimbabwe Vote Held Amid Liberation's Tangled Legacy
- PICO-UNION : Workshops Planned on Laborers' Rights
- Driving Force Behind Youth Foundation : Alphonse Works Hard to Keep Activity Center From Running on Empty
- A Sweet Voice Silenced Too Soon : Composer Remembers Slain Singer Selena for Her Charm, Charisma and Musical Versatility
- ELECTIONS WATCH : The Absent Candidate
- Unhappy Trails : Recent Storms Have Left Treacherous Paths for Mountain Hikers
- 1 Missing, 1 Rescued in Beach Accident
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Matadors Again at a Loss in Fresno, 12-8 : Baseball: CSUN yields six unearned runs in third, falls for eighth consecutive time at Beiden Field.
- Sondheim's Swingin' Session : Top jazz artists finally tackle Stephen Sondheim's show tunes (some words too) on a new album, and he couldn't be more pleased.
- Drug Trade, Militants Thrive in Pakistan's Rugged North : South Asia: Bhutto government has little control where opium becomes heroin and students become fighters.
- Times' Election Endorsements : Tuesday ballot includes City Council seats and charter amendments
- Notes about your surroundings
- OXNARD : Library Group Seeks Help at Book Sale
- Students Learn About Nature at Their Classroom With a View : Education: Park Oaks sixth-graders spend a week of study and fun in the Malibu mountains at the school's annual wilderness science camp.
- GOLF / THOMAS BONK : MacKenzie's Manuscript Published, but Not by Design
- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : UCLA Struggles to Fifth Consecutive Classic Title
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Flowers' Triple Gives Reseda a Rosy Finish, 2-0