What happened on April 17, 1988

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Centerpiece of Arizona's Colorful Art Scene JENNIFER MERIN, Merin is a New York City free-lance writer
There's No Place Like B&B in Hawaii PAT DALTON, Dalton is a Denver free-lance writer whose fourth novel, "Close Scrutiny," was published in February by Berkeley.
Times Writer Honored
Cutting the Cost of Vacation Photos BORIS YARO, Yaro is a Times photographer.
Letting Off Some Steam JUDITH MORGAN, Morgan, of La Jolla, is a magazine and newspaper writer
Summer Vacations JERRY HULSE, Times Travel Editor
Vacation Destinations Abound in Weestern United States FRANK RILEY, Riley is travel columnist for Los Angeles magazine and a regular contributor to this section
Booked for Travel Adventures DON JAMES, James is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Airlines May Be Forced to Foot This Travel Bill TONI TAYLOR, Taylor, an authority on the travel industry, lives in Los Angeles.
Credit for Photography
Discount Booklet Offer JACK ADLER
National Parks Are America's Best Answer to Urban Blight MICHAEL FROME, Frome is the author of the "Rand McNally National Park Guide" and other books.
Clubs That Let You Go for the Discounts NORMAN DASH, Times Staff Writer
RAILS: On a Railroad Journey Back in Time : Riding the Rails on a Journey Back in Time MICHAEL CARLTON, Carlton is an editor with the Atlanta Journal/Constitution.
Vacations for Children and Their Parents SHARON DIRLAM, Times Staff Writer
Raft Trips on a Whirl of Rivers LUCILLE DASH, Dash is a Los Angeles free-lance writer and wine industry executive
Suicide Was Wrong
The Sierra Nevada, Beautiful but Difficult MARK JOHNSON, Johnson is a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
United States Tourist Offices
Lost in a Naturalist Wonderland on Santa Cruz HEIDI ZIOLKOWSKI, Ziolkowski is a Long Beach free-lance writer
Casting Call Lures Anglers to California's Trout Highway RALPH CUTTER, Cutter is author of the "Sierra Trout Guide," a columnist for Flyfishing magazine and owner of the California School of Flyfishing in Truckee.
On a Real Cattle Drive--and Paying for It! STEVE COHEN, Cohen is a free-lance writer living in Durango, Colo
Northwestward Ho! Outdoor Choices BARRY ANDERSON and HILDA ANDERSON, The Andersons are free-lance travel writers specializing in the Pacific Northwest and based in Issaquah, Wash.
Tours Offer Low Cost, Group Safety LUCY IZON, Izon is a Canadian travel journalist covering youth budget routes.
Return of the Eagles
Vacation Destinations Abound in Western United States : From the California Coast to the Mighty Rockies, Summer Is Time for Fun MICHELE GRIMM and TOM GRIMM, The Grimms of Laguna Beach are authors of "Away for the Weekend," a travel guide to Southern California.
Hilton's New Discount Program BILL HUGHES, Hughes is a 30-year veteran travel writer living in Sherman Oaks
Suicide Was Wrong

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OPINION

Jumping the Gun
Bush: Without a Sense of Direction, Leading the Party May Lead No Place Jonathan Rauch, Jonathan Rauch covers economic policy for the National Journal.
Israel Takes the Future Day by Day YOSEF GOELL, Yosef Goell is a political columnist for the Jerusalem Post.
The Longest Flutter
Dukakis: Leading by Elimination Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein covers politics for the National Journal
The Case for Conservation
Decriminalizing the Use of Drugs
Pigeons
Decriminalizing the Use of Drugs
VOTING : The Trouble With Turnout Frances Fox Piven and Richard A. Cloward, Frances Fox Piven is a professor of political science at the City University of New York; Richard A. Cloward is a professor at the Columbia University School of Social Work. They are the authors of "Why Americans Don't Vote," to be published in May by Pantheon.
Unclog the Freeways With Free Bus Rides PETER A. O'NEIL, Peter A. O'Neil is a television syndication executive and a candidate for the 5th District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Foreigners Buying U.S. Dynamism Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin is the West Coast editor of Inc. magazine
500 Men in Congress and a Baby Bill--Child Care Problem Hits Home KATHY WILSON, Kathy Wilson is former national president of the National Women's Political Caucus.
Maryland Beats the NRA
Decriminalizing the Use of Drugs
Veal
Israel Must Draw Lines for a Future Avraham Wachman, Avraham Wachman, a professor of architecture at Technion in Haifa, Israel, is a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Decriminalizing the Use of Drugs
Gang Sweeps Only Look Good : Low-Profile, Constant Street Policing Is the Better Idea SAMUEL H. PILLSBURY, Samuel H. Pillsbury teaches criminal law at Loyola Law School.
Gardening
America's Favorite Fish Tainted by Porpoise Deaths Chris Croft, Chris Croft is a government biologist assigned to the tuna industry. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of his employer.
What the Public Needs Is Collusion Insurance Jay Angoff and Bob Hunter, Jay Angoff is counsel to the National Insurance Consumer Organization; Bob Hunter is the organization's president. and
Italy Plans an Electronic Invasion of Poland, With the Pope's Blessing George Armstrong, George Armstrong is Rome correspondent for the Guardian of Britain.
Decriminalizing the Use of Drugs
Decriminalizing the Use of Drugs
Extending Alien Filing Deadline

MAGAZINE

What happened on April 17, 1988

SPORTS

Specialists Dominate NCAA Individual Events RICHARD HOFFER

Tennis : Despite New Look of U.S. Squad, Those Clay Courts Seem the Same Lisa Dillman

Ben Johnson to Run in Tokyo Track Meet Associated Press

NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships : Houston Baptist Takes 1-2 in All-Around RICHARD HOFFER, Times Staff Writer

30 Million Americans Play Softball United Press International

LPGA Tournament at Rancho Park : Alcott Has One-Shot Lead Over 4 Players Entering Last Round JOHN CHERWA, Times Assistant Sports Editor

Dodgers Put Braves Into Record Book With a 7-4 Victory SAM McMANIS, Times Staff Writer

Landry's Plans Are to Straighten Out Cowboys Associated Press

Senior, 800-Meter Runner, Finding Track Career Is Satisfying After All STEVE BEATTY

Pistons Look for Way to Get Past the Celtics RICHARD L. SHOOK, United Press International

Lots of Possibilities, but Not a Single Rumor Gene Wojciechowski

Golf Roundup : Couples Shoots 68, Leads Frost by One From Times Wire Services

Padre Notebook : Turn It Up: Besides Pitching, All He Wants to Do is Dance BILL PLASCHKE, Times Staff Writer

Robinson's First Move: Soothing Ripken's Sons TOM FRIEND, Washington Post

Redondo-Palos Verdes Tournament : Onrushing Alemany Beats Mira Costa, 13-2 ANDY MEYERS

Frank Helps Warriors Score a 113-110 Victory Over the Clippers Associated Press

Baseball : Frank Robinson Gives Up a Memory to Manage the '88 Orioles Ross Newhan

National League Roundup : Eric Davis Keys Win for Reds DAN HAFNER

Notebook : Andretti Likes to Drive on Road-Race Circuits RICH ROBERTS, Times Staff Writer

Tennis : Although U.S. Team Has New Look, Clay Courts Seem the Same Lisa Dillman

Pistons Look for a Way to Get Past the Celtics United Press International

Will Major Leagues Give Up on Crackdown? NL Did in 1963 ROSS NEWHAN

Worthy Expected to Play for Lakers Against Rockets in Houston Today GORDON EDES

9 Newcomers Among 27 Foreigners Playing in Japan United Press International

Major League Baseball Goes Rather Slowly When It Comes to Expansion RICHARD JUSTICE, The Washington Post

Pierce Coach Nurtures His Fledgling Program : Enger Rebuilds Football Team, Scoffs at Skeptics RICH TOSCHES, Times Staff Writer

High School Notebook : Merciful Dismantling of Providence Worthy of 'This Week in Baseball' TIM BROWN, Times Staff Writer

Reyes and Noon Get Victories, but Both Know They Can Perform at Higher Level TOM KRASOVIC

Robinson's First Move: Soothing Ripken's Sons TOM FRIEND, Washington Post

Stanley Cup Playoffs : Capitals Come Back Again and Win in Overtime, 5-4 DAN HAFNER

Baseball Miscellany Names And Numbers: ROSS NEWHAN

Commentary : Suggestions for Making Great Game Even Better THOMAS BOSWELL, Washington Post

NBA Roundup : Pistons Win Division Title, Draw Million Fans DAN HAFNER

Track and Field Roundup : Devers, Young, Marsh All Are Double Winners for the Bruins MAL FLORENCE

Lions Rap 28 Hits : Loyola Takes 2 From St. Mary's STUART MATTHEWS

Early Pass of Whitney Gives Stevens 40-Lap Modified Win VINCE KOWALICK, Times Staff Writer

Tennis Roundup : Sabatini Makes It Two in Row Over Graf From Times Wire Services

Presley Has Moore's Number; Angels Lose MIKE PENNER, Times Staff Writer

Charger Notebook : Quarterback Still Unsettled, and Other Needs Are Many BRIAN HEWITT, Times Staff Writer

Commentary : Literally, Gotham Rewrote This Handicapper's Rules ANDREW BEYER, Washington Post

Talk at Shoeshine Stand Led LoCasale to Ladd : Draft Directors of Pro Football Teams Recall Some of Their Finest Selections JOEL SHERMAN, United Press International

Enforcers Still Playing a Major Role in NHL JOHN KREISER, Associated Press

Kruk Feeling Fine as Pinch-Hit Homer Wins for Padres, 2-1 BOB WOLF

Springtime Showed Both Promise, Problems for SDSU Football CURT HOLBREICH, Times Staff Writer

Fate Again Plays a Trick on Myricks Jim Murray

American League Roundup : Brewers Beat Yankees, End 7-Game Skid, 9-2 DAN HAFNER

Boston Marathon : It Serves as Olympic Trial for Several Nations MARLENE CIMONS, Times Staff Writer

PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Redondo Trounces St. John Bosco, 10-0 TIM DERMODY

David Robinson Awaits the Olympic Basketball Trials Associated Press

Conn Game Includes Sting After Layoff GARY KLEIN, Times Staff Writer

Boston Marathon : Field Is Bigger, Better This Year MARLENE CIMONS, Times Staff Writer

Tustin Relays : Allison Franke Leads Canyon to Meet Records and the Championship AL PRESTON

San Bernardino Handicap at Santa Anita : Alysheba, Ferdinand Out to Break Tie in Their 'Even' Matchup BILL CHRISTINE, Times Staff Writer

LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX : Qualifying : Sullivan Gets Pole Position SHAV GLICK, Times Staff Writer

A Look At The Nfl Draft MARK HEISLER, Times Staff Writer

Northridge Content With Split Against Bakersfield LAUREN PETERSON, Times Staff Writer

Track : Fresno State's Men Put On the Finishing Touches to Defeat UC Irvine BARBIE LUDOVISE, Times Staff Writer

Two Powerboat Racers Killed in Florida Crash Associated Press

Lazers Rout Wichita for Their Best Record PETE THOMAS, Times Staff Writer

Sundevil Invitational : Carter Is 2nd in Shotput; Noel 3rd in Pole Vault TOM KRASOVIC

Parker Sets Mark With Vault of 16-1 JOHN ORTEGA, Times Staff Writer

San Bernardino Handicap at Santa Anita : Alysheba, Ferdinand Out to Break Tie in Their Even Matchup BILL CHRISTINE, Times Staff Writer

Horse Racing Roundup : Risen Star Rallies to Beat Forty Niner by Head From United Press International

Lovin' the Spin They're In : Round and Round They Go, Cyclists Preparing for Seoul ALAN DROOZ, Times Staff Writer

On Days Such as This, It Takes a Brave Man to Be a Brave Fan Mike Downey

Orange County Boys' Championships : Dancy Excels; Canyon Takes Title ARA NAJARIAN, Times Staff Writer

Sunset League Baseball : Westminster Hitters Pave Way for Stubbs, 10-1 ELLIOTT TEAFORD, Times Staff Writer

LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX : Saturday's Races : Gentilozzi Wins Trans-Am as Pruett Runs Out of Gas RICH ROBERTS, Times Staff Writer

Roundup : Mayne Extends Streak; Titans Lose in 10 to Las Vegas, 3-2 STEVE KRESAL, Times Staff Writer

Starling Keeps Title in Draw With Breland EARL GUSTKEY, Times Staff Writer

Analysis : Sockers Are Likely Losers in New MISL MARC APPLEMAN, Times Staff Writer

Analysis : Baltimore's Makeover Is Now Complete RICHARD JUSTICE, The Washington Post

Suspension of Zola Budd Recommended JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer

THE BALK HAS BECOME THE TALK OF BASEBALL : Pitchers Might Come to Discernible Stop, but Many Have Not Hesitated to Sound Off on Rule Enforcement ROSS NEWHAN, Times Staff Writer

Red Ink Threatens Life of South Bay Swim Club : Enthusiasts Mourn Deterioration, Possible Sale of 40-Year-Old Lomita Facility PAUL McLEOD, Times Staff Writer

Baseball : Servite Unravels in Ninth, Loses to St. Paul, 8-5 BILL ROBERTSON

Moreland Gives Garvey Shirt Off Back, Which Then Allows Padres to Retire It BOB WOLF

Prep Wrap-Up : Carson Says Transfer QB Klein Must Prove Himself ROB FERNAS