What happened on October 07, 1990

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Is There a Third World Within U.S.? Too Many Children Could Say Yes : Summit: The U.N. conclave focuses on the young--and also on President Bush's failure to make a real commitment. He's wasting precious time. By Marian Wright Edelman and James D. Weill, \o7 Marian Wright Edelman is president and James D. Weill is general counsel of the Children's Defense Fund\f7
The Budget Debacle : Time Is Running Out For An America Lacking An Economic Plan By Robert B. Reich, \o7 Robert B. Reich teaches political economy and management at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. His next book, "The Work of Nations: Preparing Ourselves for 21st Century Capitalism," will be published in March by Knopf\f7
Ax Gramm-Rudman-Hollings? : Political Forecast
Gorbachev to the Rescue--the Bungling Ryzhkov Government Clings to Power : Soviet Union: By promising to resign if he couldn't fix the reeling economy (he hasn't), the prime minister made history. Was it just rhetoric? By Mikhail Berger, \o7 Mikhail Berger is the economics observer of Izvestia\f7
With Lack of High-Up Interest, 'Open Skies' Treaty Falls By Wayside : Negotiations: Unless the President or a senior official gets involved, a once-desired agreement will never come to fruition. By Michael Krepon, \o7 Michael Krepon is president of the Henry L. Stimson Center, where he works on verification issues\f7
Ion Iliescu : Is Communism, Like Romania's Vampire, Dead In Its Coffin? By Petru Popescu, \o7 Petru Popescu is a Romanian-born author and filmmaker. His next book, "Amazon Beaming," will be published in the spring by Viking. He has known Ion Iliescu for more than 20 years. The president was interviewed when he was at the Romanian Mission in New York\f7
Babar and the Law: It's Time to Kiss Celesteville Goodby By Christopher Corbett, \o7 Christopher Corbett, the 1990 James Thurber Journalist-In-Residence at Ohio State University, is the author of the novel "Vacationland" (Viking)\f7
GOP Spokesman Black: A True Believer Steps In : Republicans: Charles Black, who stepped into the national committee spot for the ailing Atwater, possesses finesse--and toughness--for troubled times. By Alan Pell Crawford, \o7 Alan Pell Crawford is the author of "Thunder on the Right: The 'New Right' and the Politics of Resentment" (Pantheon)\f7
Extragalactic Melodrama Saved Me From Stepmother : Book Mark By Richard Rhodes, \o7 Richard Rhodes, author of "A Hole in the World: An American Boyhood," won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for "The Making of the Atomic Bomb."\f7
Big Green: Trying to Control the Chemicals That Permeate Daily Life : Environment: The Big Green initiative attacks the contaminants--pesticides that lace California's water and food and endanger health. By Marc Lappe, \o7 Marc Lappe is a professor of Health Policy and Ethics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. From 1976-77 he ran the Office of Health, Law and Values; from 1977-78 the Planning and Evaluation division; and from 1979-81 he organized and ran the Hazard Evaluation System for the State of California's Department of Health Services. He is the author of the book, "Chemical Deception: Exploding Ten Myths about Toxic Substances" due out next year from Sierra Club Books\f7
Using State Bonds to Pay for Government Doesn't Hurt Like Taxes, But It Can't Last : Debt: With its AAA credit rating, California is like a once-successful businessman whose income is plummeting but whose credit line is intact. By Cary D. Lowe, \o7 Cary D. Lowe, a lawyer, frequently writes about public-finance issues\f7
Beyond the Welcome Mat: Pricey Politics : Immigration quotas go up--but not supporting services
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The Big Bird's in Big Trouble : Answers needed: Pentagon may need more, not fewer, C-17s in an era of regional crises
Blockhead Thinking About Chips : Pricing Japanese technology higher didn't solve the problem
COLUMN RIGHT : A Government Shutdown? Such Promises! : Prices would fall, business boom and soldiers come home. Oh, what a glorious mess! By Llewellyn H. Rockwell, \o7 Llewellyn H. Rockwell is the president of the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Ala\f7
COLUMN LEFT : Hyping Doom for the Soviet Economy : Moscow's wannabe Yuppies have a vested interest in making the situation look worse. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON SOUTH AFRICA : All Must Compete in Peace : Yes, some whites are abetting black violence. But old antagonisms are at the root, and must be quelled from within. By Thami Mazwai, \o7 Thami Mazwai is an economics columnist and editor of the Sowetan newspaper in Johannesburg\f7
PLATFORM : Yoruba Faith \o7 Last week the Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance that makes animal sacrifice illegal\f7 ,\o7 even in the practice of religion. Obadinah Songobumi of the Yoruba faith, which originated in West Africa and is known in the Americas by such names as Santeria and Macumba, is concerned about the new law. He told The Times:\f7

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BOOKS

A Childhood From Hell : A HOLE IN THE WORLD: An American Boyhood \o7 By Richard Rhodes (Simon & Schuster: $19.95; 224 pp.; 0-671-69066-3) \f7 By Frederick Busch, \o7 Busch's most recent novel is "Harry and Catherine" published this year by Alfred A. Knopf. and \f7

Medicinal Purposes : HEALTH AND HAPPINESS \o7 By Diane Johnson (Alfred A. Knopf: $19.95; 255 pp.; 0-394-58717-0) \f7 By Susan Cheever, \o7 Cheever's most recent novel is "Doctors and Women" (Landmark Books). \f7

Baedeker to the Scottish Soul : McX: A Romance of the Dour \o7 By Todd McEwen (Grove Weidenfeld: $17.95; 192 pp.; 0-8021-1161-1)\f7 By Edward S. Margerum, \o7 Margerum is a free\f7 -\o7 lance travel writer and regular columnist for the Glasgow literary quarterly West Coast\f7 .

High Noon in Phoenix : LOUD AND CLEAR \o7 By Lake Headley with William Hoffman (Henry Holt: $19.95; 288 pp; 0-8050-1138-2) \f7 By Charles Bowden, \o7 Bowden's most recent book is "Red Line." and \f7

Rabbit Runs Down : RABBIT AT REST \o7 By John Updike (Alfred A. Knopf: $21.95; 512 pp.) \f7 By Richard Eder

LOSING SLEEP; How Your Sleeping Habits Affect Your Life \o7 By Linda Dotto (William Morrow: $21.95) \f7 By Karen Stabiner

THE GIVER'S GUIDE; Making Your Charity Dollars Count \o7 By Phillip English Mackey (Catbird Press: $14.95)\f7 By Karen Stabiner

BACK TO THE FAMILY; How to Encourage Traditional Values in Complicated Times \o7 By Dr. Ray Guarendi (Villard Books: $18.95)\f7 By Karen Stabiner

When the Cold War Winds Down : THE POWER \o7 By James Mills (Warner Books: $21.95; 406 pp.; 0-446-51393-8)\f7 By Robert Cullen, \o7 Cullen, a former Moscow correspondent, is the author of the recent novel "Soviet Sources" (Atlantic Monthly Press). and \f7

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch . . . : RELATIVE DISTANCES \o7 By Victoria Jenkins (Peregrine Smith Books: $15.95; 144 pp.; 0-879905-251-1) \f7 By Judith Freeman, \o7 Freeman is the author of "The Chinchilla Farm" and "Family Attractions."\f7

The Dealer Who Dared : AN ARTFUL LIFE; A Biography of D. H. Kahnweiler, 1884-1979 \o7 By Pierre Assouline (Grove Weidenfeld: $21.95; 416 pp.) \f7 By Jed Perl, \o7 Perl's most recent book is "Paris Without End: On French Art Since World War I" (North Point Press). \f7

EUROPOWER; The Essential Guide to Europe's Economic Transformation in 1992 \o7 By Nicholas Colchester and David Buchan (Times Books/Random House: $22.50; 256 pp.) \f7 By Jeffrey Garten

THE GRIZZLY BEAR \o7 By Thomas McNamee (Penguin: $9.95, illustrated) \f7 By Charles Solomon

THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE \o7 By Michael Grant (Collier: $12.95, illustrated) \f7 By Charles Solomon

AFTER YOU, MARK TWAIN; A Modern Journey Around the Equator \o7 By Betty Wetzel (Fulcrum: $11.95, illustrated) \f7 By Charles Solomon

WINTER IN THE BLOOD \o7 By James Welch (Penguin: $6.95) \f7 By Charles Solomon

BASIN AND RANGE \o7 By John McPhee (Noonday Press: $8.95) \f7 By Charles Solomon

THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM; First and Fifth Editions \o7 By Edward FitzGerald (Dover: $1 each) \f7 By Charles Solomon

Of Book Reviewing and Brotherly Love By Jack Miles, \o7 Miles, on leave from Book Review as of Oct. 1, 1990, will continue to contribute to Endpapers during his absence. and \f7

HEADACHE RELIEF \o7 By Alan M. Rapoport MD and Fred D. Sheftell MD (Simon & Schuster: $18.95) \f7 By Karen Stabiner

NEWS

When It Comes to Mall, City Runs Up a Big Bill : Pasadena: The city tried to make Hen's Teeth Square a success. It failed. Now the mall may be sold to pay off a $2-million loan. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER

It may seem like a throwback to the days of barn-raisings... By Karen E. Klein

Ex-Pomona Official's Bias Case Advances By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER

EDUCATION : Open House More Than, 'How's Joey?' : Schools: There are several ways parents can make the most of this classic event. By Mary Yarber, Mary Yarber teaches English and journalism at an area high school.

Sign Caper Causes a Flurry of Faxes By Mike Ward and Irene Chang

Pasadena Can Ban Swap Meet Store By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Monterey Park Group on Junket By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Supervisors Supporting Wood Roof Ban By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Deal Struck for Library Land By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER

True-Blue (and Red) Fan at Edgewood By Franki V. Ransom

ELECTIONS : Local Areas Catch the Edge of 2 Hottest Senate Races; Others Are More Lopsided By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Historic Depot Makes Way for for a New Mall : Preservation: Whittier's former Southern Pacific railroad station moved to new site to make way for shopping center. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Santa Fe Springs Puts Wraps on Topless Bar : Regulations: After 24 years, saloon's entertainment license is suspended following the arrests of 6 employees on suspicion of selling or possessing drugs. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sen. Greene Has Highest Absentee Record : Government: He missed 58% of the votes during two-year legislative session. He cites alcoholism treatment and a heart attack as major reasons. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER

His Art Is Just a Scream : Jim Warren Boasts a Portfolio Most Macabre By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Council Divided on Replacing Compton Mayor By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Conference on Minorities and AIDS to Open : Health: Organizers hope to address the need to develop programs aimed at the growing numbers of Latinos and blacks with the disease. By Shawn Doherty, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Romance and politics never go out of style. The... By Mike Ramos

Christian School Must Move Again : Church: The school is denied a conditional use permit at its new location after complaints by residents. By Vivian Louie, TIMES STAFF WRITER

University Reaches Out With Video : Education: Compton high school students get to participate in--not just watch--classes at Cal State Dominguez Hills. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Gardena Firm Fined for Laundering Contributions By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Port Expansion Seen Hurting Air Quality : Pollution: But a report on $4.8-billion project says environmental damage will be even worse without it. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Prize-Winning Apple Pie Was 35 Years in the Making By Lee Harris

Art Gallery, Director Acquitted in Mapplethorpe Photo Exhibit : Obscenity: Jury rejects the prosecution's contention that sexually graphic works lack artistic value. By Terry Kinney, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hartford Does Soul-Searching as East Slump Hits Downtown : Economy: Setbacks in the nation's insurance capital include the loss of a century-old department store and two large hotels. By Peter Viles, ASSOCIATED PRESS

50-Year-Old Pennsylvania Turnpike Provided Modern Road to Future : Transportation: The 160-mile route through the Appalachian Mountains was the precursor of the interstate highway system. By Kelly P. Kissel, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

High Court Gets Case of Whether Women Must Trade Fertility for Jobs : Health: The company says it is protecting fetuses from lead poisoning. But workers claim bias in their exclusion from positions that pay better salaries. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

New England Fears Losing 'Leaf-Peepers' By Maura Griffin, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bold 'Bikerbank' Bandit Enthralls Israel By Sergei Shargorodsky, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor Paying a Price for Gentrification By George Esper, ASSOCIATED PRESS

World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Bombs Raise Fears of Continued Unrest From Times staff and Wire reports

California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Killing From Times staff and Wire reports

California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Navy Told to Stop Killing Squirrels From Times staff and Wire reports

California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : POW Activist Commits Suicide From Times staff and Wire reports

Glenn G. Ames; Led State's National Guard By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Rumbling Volcano Perils Peru Villagers : Andes: Volcanologists warn newly active Sabancaya could erupt any day, endangering people on slopes below. By Alex Emery, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quake Jolts New Zealand Associated Press

Some Farmers Able to Cut Chemical Use from Associated Press

Federal Jail, Unlike Prison, Has Unsentenced Inmates from Associated Press

Strike Idles Australia Ports Reuters

Afghan Rebels Capture City \o7 Reuters\f7

New System Lets Students Phone In Answers to Tests from Associated Press

Night Life Creeps Back Into West Beirut By Bilal Ghandour, REUTERS

Warsaw Pact to Hold Summit on Military Future \o7 Reuters\f7

Italy Shocked by Organized Crime Killing of Children : Mafia: Slayers no longer make effort to be sure that innocent persons are not in the way when they attack their targets. By Philip Pullella, REUTERS

Whales Return to Frolic Off South Africa : Periled species: Residents of coastal resort are protective of animals staging a comeback from near extinction. By Anthony Barker, REUTERS

Australia Dockers in 24-Hour Strike \o7 Reuters\f7

Long-Awaited Circumcision Rites May be Last for Remote Kenya Tribe : Africa: Spread-out cycle coming to an end as two generations face dramatic changes in social behavior. By Neil Fleming, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL

Traveling Yacht Owners Giving Pricey Harbor Basins the Slip : Real estate: None have sold at glamourous North Cove port. 'Dockominium' values range up to $2.5 million. By Laurie Goodstein, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST

Swedes Riled Up by King's Words on Work Ethic \o7 Associated Press\f7

Shutdown Has Little Effect on California in First Day : Closings: Budget deadlock leads mostly to confusion and petty annoyances. San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument among closures. By Ashley Dunn and Patricia Klein Lerner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Priesthood in Poland Draws Added Novices Amid Losses Elsewhere : Catholic church: Burundi, Rwanda, Zaire and India are the only other countries with net increases of seminary students in recent years. By Gabrielle Glaser, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romania Abortions Soar Since the Revolution : Health: Ceausescu had banned the procedure to boost the birth rate. Today, abortion costs as little as $2--but contraceptives are unavailable or expensive. By Dan Petreanu, ASSOCIATED PRESS

'What's Organic' Puzzles Farmers, Consumers By Charles Campbell, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emigres Help Set Up Journalism School By Dan Petreanu, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Costa Rica Workers Strike Associated Press

Not Just Blacks Backing Rights Bill--Ask Alan Gersman : Discrimination: Jewish businessman sues over lost contract. He finds himself out in cold under current law. By Jill Lawrence, ASSOCIATED PRESS