- Homily Grits : GOSPEL HOUR, <i> By T. R. Pearson (William Morrow: $19.95; 384 pp.)</i>
- The Distance in California by CLARK COOLIDGE
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- Silly or Serious, but Always Stylish
- THE COAST OF CHICAGO by Stuart...
- Basque Rivier : Two French Resort Towns-One Undiscovered, One Coming Back to Elegant Life- Are Blissfully Far From the Madding Cote d'Azur Crowd
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- Pasadena : Basic Assessment Reduced
- OK for Park Building Rekindles Debate : West Hollywood: Group says the city's plan to put a portable Head Start facility in Plummer Park violates a law preserving open space.
- ROAD NOTES
- Farm Haven of Disabled Pleases Residents but Raises Concerns : Mental health: Some experts say it's a throwback to insane asylums. To others, a communal farm is a welcome alternative to the usual programs.
- HOW CITIES ARE PLANNING TO SAVE WATER
- California IN BRIEF : MENLO PARK : Kidnapers Wrong About Woman
- Whimsy of Water Supplies : Drought: Some communities must impose broad controls on water usage, while cities that have their own wells escape with mild cutbacks.
- Dying in Dignity No Longer an Option
- Corona Favors Annexations, but Not All Agree : Growth: Developers want city to bring their projects within its boundaries. Some residents say the area already is overbuilt.
- Pasadena : Landlord Pleads Innocent
- They Fight to Curb Thirst of Plant Life : Pasadena: Landscape architects are trying to wean the city from lush green lawns in favor of more water-efficient vegetation.
- Video : High-Resolution Tapes
- The Sisters (TNT Friday at 7 a.m.)...
- Editorial : The Recall Process on Trial : Bernhardt disappointed voters, but her transgressions are not worth ouster
- Zone Change Paves Way for Project
- Renewal Forces Some Hawthorne Firms to Close
- 3 Bid for Consultant Job in Torrance
- Orange County Voices : Training, Trust, Truth Can Keep Brutality Out of Uniform
- L.A. CITY ELECTIONS PROPOSITION 1 : Bond Would Update Police, 911 Networks
- Out in the Cold : Despite Some Progress, Lack of Affordable Housing Leaves Most Migrants Struggling in Makeshift Camps
- Bizarre, colorful masks look out from the...
- Drugstore Fire Investigated
- Wayward Seal Pup Turned Over to Laguna Beach Shelter : Marine life: Mammal was picked up in San Pedro, where he refused to return to the surf. He'll eventually be released.
- Obituaries : Roderick (Mac) MacPherson; Deputy Marshal
- Gulls Win, Stay in Playoff Chase
- Soccer
- CSUN's 5-1 Victory Far From Routine
- Baseball
- Tacoma Hands Sockers Their Worst Loss Ever : MSL: Stars pepper backup goalie Biller for 10-1 victory. Sockers rest Nogueira, Segota for tonight's showdown at home against St. Louis.
- There's Poetry in Yeats' Irish Castle
- NONFICTION
- 2 Arrested in Kidnaping of Girl, 3, From Chicago
- ELECTIONS / CITY COUNCIL : Galanter Skips Debates; Foes Make It an Issue
- Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airline Tragedy (KCOP...
- Adventurers Have Heard the Call of the Wild Worldwide
- Some AIDS Victims Get Free Marijuana From U.S. to Fight Symptoms : Medicine: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome gives new impetus to those who contend that pot has medicinal value.
- Baldwin Park : Job Fair Scheduled
- Japanese Woman Scales Mountains While Ignoring Society's Stereotypes
- Mandela, Black Rival Accept Blame in Strife
- It's Time to Bid Farewell to the Long and Winding Road
- Directed by George Sidney in 1946, The...
- The Gold Is Gone : Suffering Haunts Tulare County After Bad Weather Freezes the American Dream
- Very Model of Modern Foreign Service Officer Takes Fall for System : Diplomacy: U.S. ambassador to Iraq was left to twist in the wind for eight months while the Administration sought to rewrite its prewar Gulf policy.
- Certron Corp.: The Anaheim-based manufacturer of audio...
- It's a Buyer's Market for Discount Air Tickets : Trends: Deals abound as consumers try to sell non-refundable, non-transferable seats. But there are risks for purchasers if officials opt to check travelers' ID.
- Roof Held Up Well, but May Need Replacing
- NONFICTION
- Ukraine Prelate in Emotional Return to His Homeland
- THOUGHTS ON THE DROUGHT
- Graffiti Mars Wall of Honor on Ellis Island
- California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Boy, Chief Agree: Fire the Officers
- 1 Killed, 1 Wounded in Anaheim Shooting
- Soviet Georgians Probably Will Vote Today to Secede : Nationalism: After 70 years, the southern republic is extricating itself from the grip of Moscow.
- Total of PACs Giving Election Funds Declines
- Malibu High Proposal Sparks Fierce Debate : Education: Malibu parents want it. Many Santa Monica parents don't. There's even talk of splitting the district in two.
- Gym on Wheels Gets Clients Rolling : Health: It's hard to duck disciplined exercise when a 5-ton 'Fitness Fleet' rig is idling in the driveway at dawn.
- Nine Agencies Fined for Using Too Much Water : Conservation: Cerritos faces the largest surcharge--$62,291. Some agencies are claiming they're being soaked.
- Heavy Rainfall Does Little to Replenish Ground Water : Drought: Clay soil layers, evaporation and thirsty roots allow only a fraction to soak into basins supplying the county.
- Cerullo Cancels Discount Cards for Heritage USA
- Arguelles Is Back in the Middle : Inquiry: Appointed by Chief Gates to lead an investigation of police misconduct, he is at the center of a dispute more politically volatile than any he faced as a state Supreme Court justice.
- Officer Helps Save Boy Who Fell Into Pool
- Boxing
- Candidate Paterson Stresses Business Savvy
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : THE FINAL FOUR : UNLV Can't Duke It Out : Semifinals: Rebels' bid for second consecutive title and their 45-game winning streak are ruined, 79-77.
- Duke Gets Its Revenge a Year Later
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Jones Sprints to 3 Victories in Rio Mesa Win
- Morehouse Industries Inc.: The Fullerton-based industrial machinery...
- Trust Deed Unnecessary When Loan Is Paid Off
- Stephen Cameron has been appointed treasurer of...
- ON THE RECORD
- TouchStone Software: The Huntington Beach software company...
- James J. Dal Porto has been named...
- Defying a Trend, Commerce Bank Puts Safety First : Finance: The Kansas City, Mo., institution is flourishing while others are failing. The secret is conservative management.
- Taking the Mystery Out of Stock Investments
- Japan Must Take On the Burden of a Global Power
- W.S. Buttrill, formerly senior vice president of...
- America Electrical Names New President-CEO
- NONFICTION
- Oh Lord, Save Me From New Grub Street
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- THE TRIAL OF LADY CHATTERLY: Regina v....
- PLAINS SONG FOR FEMALE VOICES by...
- THE WITCH OF GIVINGSNAKE AND OTHER STORIES...
- Walnut : Go-Ahead for Sewer System
- MWD's Thirst for New Customers Continues : Drought: Critics urge a moratorium on annexations. Officials say it is not a growth-control agency.
- Caltech Receives $16.8-Million Pledge
- It's over. It's finally over, no fooling.After...
- Police Issue Warning About Car-Theft Scam : Crime: Thieves using stolen credit data have taken 30 new cars from dealerships and resold or subleased them.
- The Sea of Red Ink : The States look for moorings after being cut adrift by the federal government's retrenchments. : Fiscal Distress Swamps California
- When the Governed Get to Know All About Those Who Govern : Ethics: The new L.A. law requiring financial disclosures from officials makes a skittish start, but familiarity should breed better understanding.
- EASTER
- Tributes to Fender Come With Strings Attached : Memorial: Musicians and friends remember, in words and music, the inventor of the standard in electric guitars.
- Cab Discount U-Turn Ordered
- 18 Injured as Bus, Truck Crash in Intersection Near Downtown : Accident: Two people are listed in serious condition. Witnesses say driver of the pickup ran a red light.
- Home Along Road to Recovery : Health: Residences run by the county let the mentally ill test waters of independence after their treatment.
- HORSE RACING : Taxing the Bettors, Taxing the System
- Winging It : Blues' Brett Hull Takes Life as He Does Scoring Goals--Easily
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
- Flower Beds of Ease in a New Home
- Civilians Flee Under Iraqi Shelling : Uprising: A Kurdish rebel leader says government troops are concentrating north of Mosul.
- Shevardnadze Urges Intense Mideast Bid : Mediation: Ex-Soviet foreign minister wants Security Council to concentrate on the Arab-Israeli conflict.
- Claremont : Driveway Zoning Amended
- Sun Drifts Into Snowy Picture in the Mountains
- Iacocca Weds Restaurateur in Los Angeles
- Claremont Graduate School Names Schwartz
- Servant Girl Is a Cinderella in Stone : Archeology: Beautifully detailed Egyptian statue is the latest surprise from a cemetery that has produced many since its discovery last August.
- 'Whiff of Ambition' Ups Tuition
- Cal State System Honors Phoebe Dea
- Murder Plot Verdict Shocked Teacher
- Officers Free 16 Illegals, Arrest 3 Kidnap Suspects
- Actions of Few Put Suspicion on All Who Wear Uniform : Police: Four LAPD officers have been indicted in the beating of Rodney King. Now, officers from many departments find their already difficult jobs even tougher.
- ELECTIONS : LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL : Galanter Skips Debates; Her Foes Make It an Issue
- City May Prohibit Parties With Admission Fees
- Hush-Hush Work on Panel Is an Education
- Baseball
- Quintana Edges Corporate Report
- Big Losses and Big Lessons at the Movies
- Hospital Firm Shows It's Not Afraid of Risks : Health care: Community Psychiatric Centers is making money by accommodating the current cost-cutting climate. Some analysts foresee a shakeout in the industry.
- Claremont : Use of Theater to Be Studied
- Iraqis Attend Arab League Session : Diplomacy: After hasty declarations of mutual resolve to restore unity, the meeting adjourned.
- FREEWAY REPAIRS
- REGIONAL REPORT : A Haunting History : Houses With Murderous Pasts Fail to Scare Away Buyers, Renters
- On View : Retirement Stories
- The Ripple Effect of Dry Times : Agriculture: In the Fresno County community of Firebaugh, the drought has eaten away at the town's economic roots.
- RESTAURANTS : A Tradition Continues in a Museum Called Windsorland : Aficionados of the red-leather booth still flock to the Windsor
- THE L.A. MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR by...
- COMMENTARY : Why the Artist Can't Draw--and Why We Shouldn't Care
- DODGERS : Murray's Confidence Is Infectious
- Mexico 'Hedges' for Higher Guarantee on Oil : Energy: The strategy secured a more favorable price on crude than it normally receives. Other oil-producing countries are expected to follow suit.
- NONFICTION
- Saudi Women Still Paying for Taking a Spin
- 'Rocky' L.A. Run-In Spurs Paparazzi Story, No Photo
- Lacking Influence : Angels Trying to Re-Establish Their Ties to a Major Talent Source--Latin America
- 'P.O.V.' kicks off its new documentaries with facts about HIV
- Retirement Stories
- Defenders Object but Must Endure Office Crush : Lawyers: Six attorneys for poor clients must take refuge in a library and a 12-foot-square trailer room with three desks until new quarters are ready.
- The Dreams Won't Last Much Longer : Olympics: Barcelona represents the last chance for some of the top black athletes in South Africa.
- ANGELS : McCaskill Showing Staying Power
- 1 Shot in Melee Sparked by 200 Gang Members
- GENE KLAVAN: Professional Movie Nut
- Man Suspected in Fatal Mall Shooting Injured in Robbery Attempt : Crime: The gunman who tried to hold up a liquor store was driving the dead woman's car, police say.
- Popular Perry
- GIs Horrified by Iraqi Repression : Gulf: American troops are ordered not to interfere in the uprising against Hussein. They watch helplessly as his forces shell a hospital and refugee camp.
- Advocates of Affordable Housing Reject Developer Plan : Development: Activists angrily criticize a voluntary incentive program suggested by builders. One opponent calls it 'a 100% rip-off.'
- Clippers' Success Just Around the Bend
- 2, Possibly 4, of 6 Bank Robberies Done in 1 Day by the 'A's Bandit,' Police Say
- Reader Says Angels Don't Have a Prayer
- UCLA Fans Better Off if They Look Ahead
- Did Dodgers Cut Their Own Heart?
- Oscar Show's Winners and Losers
- Arizona or Pasadena? King-Size Problem With Super Bowl Site
- Puerto Rico
- Oscar Show's Winners and Losers
- King Leading Boxing Down the Wrong Path
- Oscar Show's Winners and Losers
- Oscar Show's Winners and Losers
- Are These Athletes Diamonds in Rough?
- Making the State Smoke-Free
- City Assailed in Keys Case
- Hard View of 'Hard Copy'
- You Can Almost Feel All of Their Hot Air
- Mayor Wants Durslag on the Bandwagon
- Puerto Rico
- Oscar Show's Winners and Losers
- Making the State Smoke-Free
- Carrying a Big Stick in Future Negotiations
- Making the State Smoke-Free
- Oscar Show's Winners and Losers
- Making the State Smoke-Free
- Hard View of 'Hard Copy'
- Rasmussen, Like Every 'Little Guy,' Deserves His Day In the Sun
- Well, What's Wrong With Some Recycling?
- Arts and Heritage Foundation
- Gen. Schwarzkopf
- UCLA Fans Better Off if They Look Ahead
- Making the State Smoke-Free
- Poland's Debt
- Making the State Smoke-Free
- Can anyone in the new Padre management...
- Arizona or Pasadena? King-Size Problem With Super Bowl Site
- In Brief, Women Are Forgotten Again
- Poland's Debt
- The Cardinal Rules Over California Now
- Fifth Consecutive Victory Doesn't Mean Extra Rest for Clippers
- SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV
- Jack Lemmon and Jazz No Odd Couple, Album Proves
- Pressman Charged With Shootings at Newspaper
- * Burton G. Tremaine; Collector of American, European Art
- Fewer Pilgrims Take Part in Holy City Rites This Season : Good Friday: Mideast strife keeps many home. Security is tight on a day of Christian, Jewish and Muslim observances.
- Sierra Cahuenga District No. 15 of the...
- ANAHEIM : Bleak Tourist Season Blights City Outlook
- Trial Ordered in Kidnaping, Torture Slaying of Girl, 7
- LA HABRA : Community Services Members Replaced
- Seal Beach : Clerk Wants Review of Ballot Arguments
- Suspect in Iraqi Arms Shipments Targeted : Investigation: As part of an international probe, the U.S. freezes assets of a Beverly Hills businessman and takes over his company. No charges are filed.
- OXNARD : City Urged to Retain Golf Course Control
- SAN CLEMENTE : Staff Gets Go-Ahead for Asbestos Project
- GLENDALE COLLEGE : Panel Discusses Sex Stereotypes
- Countywide : Bad-Check Program Paying Off for All
- Better Late Than Never
- California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : City Fined $3 Million for Polluting Ocean
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : East Meets West in the Derby Preps
- GOLF PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP : It Isn't Easy, but Azinger Takes the Lead
- Canyons Discovers Its Ace in the Hole With Emergence of Shive on the Golf Team
- Chevrier Helps Gulls Hold Off Admirals
- TENNIS U.S. HARDCOURT : Seles, Graf Sweep Into Semifinals
- Disney Sells Movie Package: Walt Disney Co....
- Hank C. Wieseneck has been named vice...
- Richard Klopfstein, previously senior manager with KMPG...
- Ocean Pacific Denies Charges by Partner : Lawsuit: Founder sharply disputes allegations, saying the Tustin surf-wear company is solvent.
- Pentagon Voice Kelly Retires
- Doctors to Remove Skin Lesion From Forehead of Mrs. Bush
- Jetliner Lands Safely After Systems Failure
- Sharpton Joins Another Fight : Controversial New York Minister Receives a Mixed Reaction to His March on L.A.
- Last 2 Bodies of 4 Boys Swept Into River Recovered
- Irish Search Souls Over Uprising Anniversary : Rebellion: Freedom fighters of 1916 are glorified. But some say violence is nothing to celebrate.
- Francie Murphy has been named vice president...
- Cost of Funds Falls Again: The 11th...
- Thomas V. Brown, formerly vice president of...
- Water Bed Inventor Wins Case: A jury...
- Control Data Co-Founder Giving Up Seat on Board
- Experts Doubt U.S. Will Rescue Auto Industry : Cars: The Big Three get a cool reception at the White House when they complain of proposed new regulations and tough Japanese competition.
- It's Time for 'Crisis'--So Andreotti Quits : Italy: The government collapses, but it's business as usual. And the fallen government may well succeed itself.
- Half a Century Later, Ukraine Priest Goes Home : Religion: War and communism kept him out of his homeland. Now he returns to a church that has survived decades of suppression.
- VARIATIONS IN TRANSLATION
- It Was a Very Good Month, but It Didn't End Drought : Water: A near-supernatural occurrence is needed between now and end of April to end crisis, officials say.
- * Robert Satiacum; Indian Activist Became Fugitive
- Laguna, Irvine Co. Agree on Canyon Deal
- VENTURA : Library Sends Books to Schools in China
- Russ Convicted in Beating Death of Artist Wife : Justice: Jury finds him guilty of murder, forgery and grand theft after three days of deliberations.
- SIMI VALLEY : Grandmother, 76, Dies After Car Crash
- Wind Knocks Out Attempt to Hang Huge Yellow Ribbon
- Woman, 77, Is Killed in Parking Garage Crash
- College Official May Swap Districts : Education: Trustees in Ventura County 'are focusing on' the chancellor of O.C.'s Rancho Santiago. Both districts have had recent controversies.
- Athlete, Jailed for Week, Cleared in Robbery Case
- Tustin : Policy, Programs for Child Care Urged
- Obituaries
- FULLERTON : Housing for Seniors Is Seminar Topic
- Police Have Few Clues to Strangling of Messenger
- NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls Have No Trouble in Landover
- PADRES : Schiraldi, Templeton May Be On Way Out
- Miscellany
- College Basketball
- Rams Lose Newsome, Get 2 Free Agents
- Kings Clinch First Division Title : Hockey: They gain Smythe championship when Flames lose in overtime to Oilers.
- Winter Sports
- FINAL FOUR NOTES : UNLV's Hunt Expected to Play Despite Injury
- Maradona Faces Long Suspension
- Tagliaferri Tells Tigers He Has Lost His Stripes : Baseball: Former Kennedy High standout loses enthusiasm after two sub-par seasons in Class A.
- SWIMMING NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS : UCLA's Cecchi Pulls Off an Upset in 100 Breaststroke
- TV Reviews : Kenya Is the Real Star in Poaching Adventure 'Eyes of a Witness'
- Music Reviews : Ohyama Debuts With Japanese Philharmonic
- Susan Chaska of Laguna Niguel has been...
- CBS Drops Beijing Reporter John Sheahan
- Classical Guitarist David Russell Lets His Fingers Do the Working
- Coach House to Stage Weekly Comedy Shows
- 'Quantum Leap' Is Renewed for a Fourth Season by NBC
- MOVIE REVIEW : Kids Going Nowhere Fast in a Colombian Barrio
- A High Giggle Quotient Keeps Youngsters Amused in 'Stories'
- Susan V. Cashion, chairwoman of the dance...
- KCBS Refuses to Apologize to Bradley : Television: Questions from Bree Walker and Michael Tuck enrage the mayor. Channel 2 denies there was a conspiracy to 'ambush' him.
- Fans That Rolls Could Do Without : Autos: The luxury car has become the vehicle of choice among many of Southern California's white-collar criminals.
- ComputerLand Buys Nynex Network: The computer retailer...
- Dwyer-Curlett & Co., Los Angeles, has named...
- Feds Say David Paul to Get Break:...
- Rebuilding Kuwait Is Much Tougher Than U.S. Expected
- DECORATING ADVICE : Stick With Soft Color, If It Pleases Your Taste
- GARDENING : Lifting, Kneeling Can Put Health Out on a Limb
- Reviving Merry England's Knickknack Knack
- William Bache Fretter; Physicist Spent Half-Century Working in UC System
- U.S. Muslims Work on New Koran Edition : Islam: Translation is aimed at making the holy book more relevant and comprehensible for the younger generation.
- 'Miracle March' Dissolves Criticism of S.D. Mayor
- AF Finds No Cancer Tie to Agent Orange
- Smoke Bomb Forces Evacuation of 1,200
- Continental Airlines Seeking Help From Business Group to Raise Capital
- China, Japan Cited by U.S. for Barriers : Trade: The report lists 35 other nations that hinder the import of American goods.
- Ocean Pacific Partner Files Fraud Lawsuit
- Leading Indicators, New-Home Sales Advance Strongly
- CBS Cutbacks Expected to Include 400 Layoffs : Television: The network has been hit by recession, costs of war coverage, losses on sports coverage and low ratings.
- Home Security Systems Ring in Some Alarming Developments
- * Mildred Stombs Warenskjold; Opera Producer, Director
- Commentary : Looking Inward at Sacred Times
- * Henry J. Muessen; Operated New York's Piel Brothers Brewery
- Orthodox Churches Foresee Clash With World Council
- Forum Takes Canada's Heartbeat : A former editor is traveling the country, sampling opinion to help the prime minister decide what to do about Quebec separatism.
- L.A. Archdiocese Mails 1st Issue of Spanish-Language Paper
- Commentary : All Faiths Must Have No Isolating Boundaries
- Lee Atwater, Tough Ex-Head of GOP, Dies
- Agreement Reached on Use of Drug Funds
- Shootings in El Toro Blamed on Argument About Revenge
- Bradley Received $25,000 in Gifts, Report Shows
- Ojai Trades Project OKs for Plumbing
