What happened on April 13, 1986

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Reforming the Military: Two Initiatives : Bill, Panel Offer a Starting Point William S. Lind, William S. Lind, president of the Military Reform Institute, is co-author with Sen. Gary Hart (D-Colo.) of "America Can Win: The Case for Military Reform" (Adler & Adler)
Keep L.A.'s Development Under Community Control WILLIAM R. ROBERTSON, William R. Robertson is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.
Lives at Stake
Congress' Shame
TV Passes Pravda--And Heeere's Mikhail Frank Bourgholtzer, Frank Bourgholtzer is an NBC correspondent in Moscow.
'Approaches to the Americas'
'Approaches to the Americas'
'Approaches to the Americas'
Warning
Afghan Aid: How Much?
'Approaches to the Americas'
Stockman's 'Mea Culpa' Plus a Naming of Blame Richard B. Straus, Richard B. Straus, a Washington-based journalist, is co-editor of the Middle East Policy Survey.
Payoffs Still Define Politics in Some Cities Jeff Greenfield, Jeff Greenfield, an analyst for ABC's "Nightline," is the author of "The Real Campaign" (Summit).
The Decline of America's Mission in Space Rita Lauria and Hal White, Hal White, professor of space law and policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is conducting joint research in space policy with Rita Lauria under a grant from the National Press Foundation.
Reagan Wins Battle in the Contra War : But Vote Is Still Out on U.S. Policy Richard E. Cohen, Richard E. Cohen is congressional correspondent for for the National Journal
'Approaches to the Americas'
'Approaches to the Americas'
Bay of Pigs: a Backwash to Birthday John Bierman, John Bierman is a foreign correspondent for the Boston Globe
Italy's Fight With Terrorism

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Come Fly Via the Tijuana Airport JAY BERMAN, Berman is a Manhattan Beach free-lance writer.
Up a Lazy River Down Under CHERYL ADDAMS, Addams is a Seattle free-lance writer.
Working Harder to Find All the Best Bargains BILL HUGHES, Hughes is a 25-year veteran travel writer living in Sherman Oaks.
Motels Fighting Back
Staying on Top of the World--by Getting Away SHARON DIRLAM, Times Staff Writer
Kid-Size Attractions Abound in the Capital City NANCY HOYT BELCHER, Belcher is a South Pasadena free-lance writer.
Like Guidebook Story
Ah, to Be in England, a Home Away From Home MARILYN M. WILLISON, Willison is a former Times Syndicate news service editor living in England.
The 'Gold Rush' to Alaska in '86 FRANK RILEY, Riley is travel columnist for Los Angeles magazine and a regular contributor to this section
French Mill Inns
It's Vintage Charm BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY, Beyer and Rabey are Los Angeles travel writers.
BIKING: Discovering Florida on Wheels : Discovering Little-Known Florida on Two Wheels JANET GROENE, Groene, of De Land, Fla., is an author of cookbooks and travel books.
Deregulation Has Trimmed Number of Airlines TONI TAYLOR, Taylor, an authority on the travel industry, lives in Los Angeles
Living It Up on Valentine's Weekend DAVID SHAW, Times Staff Writer
Some Ways of Keeping 'Em Down on the Farm PAT DICKERMAN, Dickerman is the author of the popular "Farm & Ranch Vacation Guide." The 1986 edition is available from Adventure Guides Inc., 36 East 57th St., New York 10022 for $12 first-class postpaid.
France With a Very Personal Touch CAROL BARRINGTON, Barrington is a Houston, Tex., free-lance writer.
Grand Canyoneering, Experienced From River HARRY BERNSTEIN, Times Labor Writer
Saving, Staying at Budget Hotels BETTY HUGHES
Through the Shutter : Caring for the Camera CARL PURCELL, Purcell is an author of photography books.
24 New Youth Hostels Open Around the U.S. LUCY IZON, Izon is a Canadian travel journalist covering youth budget routes.
Hawaii Is America's No. 1 Choice by Vacationers LAUREN TSUJIMOTO, Times Staff Writer
Relax by Houseboating on the California Delta PHYLLIS HODELL, Hodell is a Sun Valley, Calif., free-lance writer.
Driving Good Roads of Normandy and Brittany BOB SCHULBERG, Schulberg is a Beverly Hills free-lance writer.
How to Survive a Lost Credit Card PETER S. GREENBERG, Greenberg is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
The Secret of Prince Edward Island STEVE LIBBY, Libby is a Sumter, S.C., free-lance writer.
The Island of Kauai Is a Paradise for Kids, Too LYNN KAMM, Kamm is a Long Beach free-lance writer.
Getting Ready for Miss Liberty's Birthday Party JAMES T. YENCKEL, The Washington Post
Tourist Offices of the States BETTY MARTIN
Keep Money Worries in Check While on the Road ANN FAGAN, Fagan is a Pacific Palisades free-lance writer.
Barging Down France's Waterways ELSA DITMARS, Ditmars is a Palos Verdes free-lance writer.
Youth Hostels Beckon in Land of the Rising Sun WENDY BLAXLAND, Blaxland is an Auckland, New Zealand, free-lance writer.
Learning How to Distill Brandy United Press International
Romantic Hideaways and Other Summer Places JERRY HULSE, Times Travel Editor

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What happened on April 13, 1986

NEWS

Stockman Says Reagan Didn't Grasp Policies JACK NELSON, Times Washington Bureau Chief

Court Shooting--Crime Victims Worried : Father's Act Was Understandable but Let the Law Prevail, Some Say DAN MORAIN, Times Staff Writer

State Testing for Neural Tube Defects JANICE MALL

Going Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel: Quaint Stunt Still a Challenge to Daredevils STEPHEN W. BELL, Associated Press

Holds Special Chair in Parapsychology : Professor's Specialty Is Out of This World KATHY MARKS, Reuters

Cree Indians in Quebec Give Up Their Old Ways, Find New Life in Town Difficult CHARLES CAMPBELL, Associated Press

Paying the Price for Centuries of Growth : Many Homeowners in Pennsylvania Get a Sinking Feeling as Old Shafts Cave In MICHAEL HIRSH, Associated Press

Norwalk Politics Dealt a Swift Kick : Upset Win by Napolitano Augurs Change, Confrontation RALPH CIPRIANO, Times Staff Writer

Allies Place Tight Curbs on West Berlin Travel From Times Wire Services

Levine Seeks Contras Report Before Vote DON IRWIN, Times Staff Writer

White Anti-Apartheid Poet Gets Rich S. African Literary Prize Associated Press

L. B. Council Move Against Apartheid Is Bogged Down ERIC BAILEY, Times Staff Writer

New Book Has Unkind Words for Nearly Everyone From a Times Staff Writer

Advances in Genetics Leave Strong Impact on Diagnosis, Therapy, Ethics ROBERT STEINBROOK

Reagan Is Expected to Prevail on Contras Aid : Democrats Concede House Will Vote Military Help, but Doubts on Rebel Effectiveness Persist DOYLE McMANUS, Times Staff Writer

Palestinian Father Proud That Son Became Terrorist Associated Press

Novelist's Success Is Thriller After 30 Years MARILYN PITTS

At 17, Veteran Terrorist Says He Is Eager to Die for the Palestinian Cause CHARLES J. HANLEY, Associated Press

Meese Heading for Cancun United Press International

Storms Bearing Fierce Winds Kill 2 in Texas From Associated Press

Americans Housed in Targeted Army Camps, Libya Says United Press International

Polish Cardinal in Paris for 'Pastoral' Reasons From Reuters

Water Treatment Urged Despite Safety Finding MIKE WARD, Times Staff Writer

U.S. Boosts Pressure for Libya Curbs : Envoy Walters Sent to Europe to Lobby Allies NORMAN KEMPSTER, Times Staff Writer

38% Cheat on Taxes, Study Estimates United Press International

Plating Firm Charged With Toxic Dumping PAT BRENNAN, Times Staff Writer

Ends 8-Month Moratorium : Soviets to Resume A-Tests in Wake of U.S. Blasts Associated Press

Genes: Mystery Endures Despite Medical Advances ROBERT STEINBROOK

R.H. Estates Rebuffed in Truck Safety 'Turf War' GERALD FARIS, Times Staff Writer

Building Moratorium Sought in Westwood NANCY GRAHAM, Times Staff Writer

Houston Mayor Orders Freeze on Hiring Associated Press

Austria Faces Quandary Over Waldheim Past TYLER MARSHALL, Times Staff Writer

Dispute Threatens Gandhi's Political Base : Indian Rivals Battle Over Temple RONE TEMPEST, Times Staff Writer

Under It All, the Issue Is Money : Marsh Pact Sinks Into Bog of Legal Disputes JULIO MORAN, Times Staff Writer

Editor Focuses on Black-Against-Black Friction : Chief of Essence Magazine Deplores Elitist Attitude of Some Black Yuppies BEVERLY BEYETTE, Times Staff Writer

Brilliant, Conniving : Stockman--More Critics Than Allies PAUL HOUSTON, Times Staff Writer

Purse Snatcher Causes Woman to Fall to Death United Press International

S. African Activist Gives Up Abortive Journey to China From Reuters

Businessman Sentenced in Wilmington Waste Case DONNA ST. GEORGE, Times Staff Writer

Eye Sees Banter: It's a Elluva Remark ZAN THOMPSON

Peace Marchers Beat the Odds, Reach Las Vegas KATHLEEN HENDRIX, Times Staff Writer

Veteran Assemblyman, Little-Known Judge Seek 38th District Nomination : 2 Democrats Vie for Chance to Take On Dornan BOB SECTER, Times Staff Writer and

Assails Inaction, Signals He Won't Compromise : Reagan Prods Congress on Budget KAREN TUMULTY, Times Staff Writer

Stray Tomcat Goes Straight to the Heart of His Class Associated Press

Aging Malibu Landmark : State Ponders Ways to Make Pier Pay Off JUDY PASTERNAK, Times Staff Writer

Bhutto Leads 38-Mile Rally; Zia Warns Protests Will Be Controlled Associated Press

The Woman to Whom Defense Secretary Surrendered BETTY CUNIBERTI, Times Staff Writer

Dartmouth Refuses to Divest Holdings United Press International

Judge Rules for Wife of Pier Accident Victim JULIO MORAN, Times Staff Writer

College Expects to End Year in Black Thanks to Lottery BARBARA BAIRD, Times Staff Writer

Terrorism : A World Trembles ROBERT MACY, Associated Press

Could Have Changed Course of History : Civil War Fort Could Fall to Land Developers WOODY BAIRD, Associated Press

On Verge of Becoming Ghost Town, Avenal Sees Prison as Its Salvation Associated Press

U.S. Carriers Near Libya, Await Orders From Times Wire Services

Phoenix Cabby Is Driving Force Behind Idea : Memorial to War Protesters Protested SCOTT McCARTNEY, Associated Press

With All the Ballots Counted, Beverly Hills School District Comes Out on Top JOHN L. MITCHELL and MATHIS CHAZANOV, Times Staff Writers

Problems of Amerasians, Lack of Jobs, Inflation Remain : Ho Chi Minh City Regains Traces of Old Saigon's Flair and Prosperity NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., Times Staff Writer

24 Tanzanian Seamen Reported Drowned From Reuters

Barbara Bush Joins the Salvation Army MARY LOU LOPER, Times Staff Writer

Backers Come From 19 States : Striking Hormel Workers Receive Support at Rally Associated Press

An Evangelist Named Gindlesperger . . . PAUL WEEKS, Weeks is a former Los Angeles newspaperman who is now in corporate public relations. and

Immune Deficiencies : New Genetic Experiments Spark Hope ROBERT STEINBROOK, Times Medical Writer

U.S. Investigating Farrakhan's Libya Trip Associated Press

Arizona Town's Uneasy Marriage to Polygamy : Accepted Religious Tenet to Some Is an Oppressive Doctrine to Others ANN JAPENGA, Times Staff Writer

'Cash-Flow Problem' in Hawaii Refuge : 'Needy' Marcoses Aided by Friends' Gifts MICHAEL WINES, Times Staff Writer

Big Bear Camp Gives Students Chance to Find Harmony, Return It to Campus DAVID HALDANE, Times Staff Writer

Ex-Reagan Aide Now Wealthy Lobbyist : Deaver Success Rekindles 'Revolving Door' Debate RONALD J. OSTROW and ROBERT L. JACKSON, Times Staff Writers

Scrubs, Massage Still Available on Bathhouse Row Where Al Capone Came Clean DAVID SPEER, Associated Press

He's on Road to 'New Frontiers' JAMES MARNELL

Lasting Spell of Grimm Tales Grips Scholars SCOTT KRAFT, Times Staff Writer

State Wineries See Benefits in Italian Scandal DANIEL P. PUZO, Times Staff Writer

Extremist Tie Suspected in FBI Killings Associated Press

Las Vegas Still Feels Impact of Howard Hughes ROBERT MACY, Associated Press

Walking Horses Show Their Fancy Hoofwork CHARLES HILLINGER, Times Staff Writer

TWA Bombing, Disco Blast : Rites Held for 5 American Victims of Terrorist Acts From Times Wire Services

Arcadia and El Monte Clash at the Border Over Storage and Sewerage SUE AVERY, Times Staff Writer

Plan to Sell Peninsula Sites : Schools' Surplus, Developers' Dream BOB WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer

In Avalon, Residents Take Their Voting Seriously JULIO MORAN, Times Staff Writer