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What happened on August 04, 1991
NEWS
Early Signs of BCCI Scandal Were Ignored SARA FRITZ and JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosperous Isle of Aruba Puts Independence on Hold : Caribbean: After six-year climb out of economic doldrums, tourist nation decides the time is not ripe for a break with the Netherlands. KERNAN TURNER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fish Related to Piranha Caught in Local Lake LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona Tries to Break Bottleneck Nightmare : Commute: A neighborhood's drivers spend up to 40 minutes just trying to get on the Riverside Freeway. Droves of commuters think their street is a shortcut. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jewish Families Unite to Share Culture FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Captives Describe Torture by Iraqis From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Yale Students' New Vision: See the Forest and the Trees : Environment: Armed with forestry degrees, graduates plan to bridge the gap between business and ecology. STEVE GRANT, THE HARTFORD COURANT
FBI Investigating Involvement of BCCI in Atlanta Bank Sale From the Washington Post
Filters Restore Tainted Well as Water Source RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Probation Office Moved
Radioactive Frogs Flee Pond at Lab Associated Press
Loneliness Is Cited in Mass-Murder Case : Crime: Investigator says Milwaukee suspect may have killed men to keep them from leaving him by himself in apartment. From Times Wire Services
Wetlands Compromise Would Drop Areas From U.S. Protection : Environment: Critics say Bush Administration bowed to special-interest groups, including developers and oil companies. From Associated Press
Molina Accuses Board of Rubber-Stamping Budget RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scot Farm Families Turn Backs on Land, Find New Horizons in Suburbs : Agriculture: Nation's history is marked by hardships of those trying to make a living off its countryside. CHRISTOPHER ANDREAE, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Police Officer Held in Massacre Deaths From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FASHION : Smart Mouths CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS
THE HOUSE : Highway Projects
The House
The Foothills : Quake Loan Office Moves
Deployed Satellite Working Well, NASA Says From Reuters
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : A Bunch of Squares ELLEN ALPERSTEIN
EPA Offers Rules on Storm Sewer Pollution Associated Press
In Search of the Essential Los Angeles ROBERT A. JONES
FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Motorists' Advisory
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Tighter Reins Vowed on Escobar Visitors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Ship of Fools Bought the Act--Hook, Line and Sinker CHARLIE WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
Does Taping Affect Ad Business? Lauren Lipton
What We Tape Lauren Lipton
Plan to Return Wolves Makes West Turn Wild : Environment: Ranchers say that bringing back native animals, including bears, cougars and buffalo, will threaten their livestock. DOUG STRUCK, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Proud of View Park Community
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Suicides Frustrate Gandhi Investigation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Camera Fails to Spot a Leopard in South African Game Reserve Reuters
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California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Golden Gate Bridge May Get Radar Guns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
City to Sell Its Pollution Credits to Help Cut the Deficit MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zambia OKs Constitution Reuters
8 Bodies Found in Guatemala Associated Press
Bush, Aides Huddle on Reelection Drive : Politics: The President hears views of 30 advisers on campaign themes and organization. Fund raising for '92 run is likely to get started in the fall. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Not Buying Plans for 2 Retail Projects : Development: Expanded commercial interests are seen as a threat to residential property values. But the city stands to gain $1 million in annual sales tax and business permit fees. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Seeks to Convert Seven Small Cities Into a Unified Political Force : Redistricting: The plan to combine several districts into one faces formidable obstacles. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center of Nation Surrounded by Discord JOHN MacDONALD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
81 Members of Clergy Arrested at Abortion Protest From Associated Press
Communists Bow to Yeltsin on Party Cell Decree : Soviet Union: Given six months to comply, they agree to abandon offices and factories. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Real Drag THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Lithuania Gives 7 Slain Officers a Hero's Burial : The Baltics: Thousands line the streets in the capital of rebel Soviet republic. Unknown killers shot the men at a customs post. From Associated Press
Struggle for Control Hits the Comoros From Reuters
VCR (Very Cool Revolt) : Home-Taping Habits Are Lagging Behind Original Predictions LAUREN LIPTON, Times Staff Writer
Bus Overturns on Wet Road in N.Y.; 31 Injured From Associated Press
Escapee Takes In a Game, Strikes Out With Warden Associated Press
Japan Financial Aide Quits in Scandal : Government: A top assistant to Finance Minister Hashimoto resigns over questionable loans. Hashimoto himself considers stepping down. From Associated Press
Federal Panel OKs Grants for 2 Controversial Artists : The arts: The awards to gay performers could renew funding battle. Endowment chief to have final say. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bishop Calls for Legalized Prostitution Associated Press
Lawn Mower Rider Hit by Train Is Charged Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Pee-wee Reportedly Tried to Make Deal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Poor but Proud Liverpool Clings to Hopes for a Civic Revival : Britain: Economic slide, political warfare has brought decay to the 'Second City of the Empire.' New leadership now struggles for change. GLENN FRANKEL, THE WASHINGTON POST
'Watchdonkey' Guards Sheep in Canada JEFFREY ULBRICH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lord Attlee; Helped Found Social Democratic Party
Home at Last : Derailment: Evacuees return to beach houses they left when rail cars spilled toxic chemical in Seacliff a week ago. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's in Trollope's Corner? Britons Are Split Over Honoring Novelist JESSICA BALDWIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another Mobile Park Might Close : Development: Owner of Garvey Avenue property wants to build a shopping center on the land. It is the third such proposal in the area this year. ANNA CEARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Summer, and Those Baffling Circles Crop Up Again RICHARD O'MARA, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Youths Feel Immune From AIDS : Health: In Kokomo, Ind., where parents became hysterical over disease victim Ryan White, many teen-agers discount risk. More education is urged. LESLIE DREYFOUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Book Lover's Story Is a Good Read DIANNE KLEIN
Monterey Park : Hearing on Manager Firing
Aly Sabry; Former Egypt Official Jailed by Sadat for Coup Attempt From Associated Press
Paratroops Take Gorky Park by Storm Reuters
Croatia Agrees to Cease-Fire, Juggles Cabinet CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : City Projects Official Quits
S. Africa Navy Rushing to Aid Foundering Ship : Maritime: A total of 368 passengers are aboard Greek vessel that sent out a distress call in storm-tossed seas. From Reuters
Abu Dhabi Reportedly Knew of Fraud : Probe: Auditor's report says Gulf emirate, the majority shareholder of BCCI, was aware of its widespread 'manipulation' and 'collusion.' WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trading Cards to Honor a Special Breed of Hitter CAROLYN SKORNECK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOR KIDS : Party Animals SONDRA FARRELL BAZROD
NEWS ANALYSIS : Diplomatic Waltz Heads for Showdown DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silent but Golden JOE SALTZMAN
Remembering a Man Without Enemies ROGER SIMON
Questions of Life and Death : Deciding when--and how--to prolong life is always tough. With children, it seems impossible. PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Pledges Funds for Courthouse Expansion, Renovation : Judicial: The new facility will be shared by Municipal and Superior courts. Work may have to start next year. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Peace Effort Shifts to N. Africa : Middle East: He asks Morocco's King Hassan to nudge the PLO toward a compromise. But the monarch offers no immediate commitment. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : BROWSING : A Playbook for Performers R. DANIEL FOSTER
Retro : The Greatest Innings Ever Played STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desperately Poor County in W. Virginia Tries to Get Itself Trashed : Economics: It hopes to open one of the largest landfills in nation as a way to create jobs, obtain a sewage plant. Litter would come in by the trainload. MARK PAXTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 Years After Fire, Producer of Rare Research Mice Is Back in Business From Associated Press
Portugal Railroads Strike Reuters
'Duck Tales: The Movie' gets a Disney Channel debut and star treatment Lauren Lipton, Times Staff Writer
Teacher of Classical Piano Hits Right Notes at Dodgers Ballgame CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Living Monument : Model Project to Blend Preservation and Affordable Housing JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PAUL RODRIGUEZ: Bringing the Big House Down SUSAN KING
Struggle for Control Hits the Comoros From Reuters
California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : 3.5 Earthquake Awakens Residents From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Students Learn Vermont's Ex-Governor Is a Class Act : Education: Madeleine Kunin, at a Dartmouth fellowship program, puts a human face on politics and says that women should play a bigger role. CHRISTOPHER GRAFF, ASSOCIATED PRESS
High Court Nominee Ready for a Long Run : Legal system: Ronald Marc George could carry conservative majority well into 21st Century. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Rebel Siege Is Broken, Sri Lankan Troops Say From Associated Press
People's Park Protests Settle Down After 3 Violent Nights : Development: Berkeley is putting in volleyball courts at famed site of anti-war sit-ins and free speech. Protesters say it is being done to evict the homeless. From Associated Press
Every Day Tells Tragic Story at Fairview Center JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : UTAH : Lightning Bolt Kills Two Boy Scouts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Panel Says D'Amato Acted Improperly : Ethics: Senate committee imposes no punishment on the New York lawmaker, who allowed his brother to use his office for lobbying. From Associated Press
Samaritan in Exile After Call for Help Backfires : Northern Ireland: Resident of Catholic ghetto faces threat of execution because he telephoned police after hearing a neighbor's screams, inadvertently giving away plans for an IRA raid. GLENN FRANKEL, THE WASHINGTON POST
Embattled Gnatcatcher Remains Mystery to Most : Profile: The tiny bird may have an identity problem, but it could teach humans a few things, experts say. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus : Star Sightings--the Sequel
Auto Row Gets a 2nd Chance From Nissan : Central Avenue: A dealership will open on the site of the failed Duarte Nissan. The auto mall plan ran into trouble last year. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father Illig; Religious Publisher MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
35% of Dutch Mothers Give Birth to a Trend: Delivering Babies at Home : Health care: They contend the psychological benefits far outweigh any medical risk. ABNER KATZMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pristine Vistas Can Be Found While Hiking Close to Home KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sweatin' to the Scenery : Exercise: If a home workout has left you bored, try one of these tempting outdoor locations. LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Bad Vibes Rock New Age Mecca : Modern mystics seeking psychic energy in Sedona, Ariz., are clashing with conservative churches, American Indians and the U.S. Forest Service. RUSSELL CHANDLER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Protests to Save Berkeley People's Park Continue After 3 Violent Nights : Development: City is building volleyball courts at famed site of anti-war sit-ins and free speech. Some say it is being done to evict the homeless. From Associated Press
Rescuers Pluck Hundreds From Sinking Liner From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Police Chief on Leave Pending His Appeal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Expected to Increase Its Membership by 4 Associated Press
Fire Dept. Plays It Safe by Responding to All 911 Calls : Health: Paramedics have dealt with headaches and heart attacks since a suit over a 1987 incident. LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Pink KEVIN ALLMAN
Sufferers Find Parkinson's Is No Respecter of Youth : Health: Traditionally a disease of the elderly, it is now diagnosed in young adults with startling frequency. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Wants Peyote Use to Remain Legal Associated Press
Replacing Food Stamps With Mailed Checks Is Tested in Several States : Welfare: Converting to cash is efficient for government, offers flexibility to recipients. Fear is that money will go for non-essentials. GARRY MITCHELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making Things Easier for Handicapped Shoppers : Disabilities: Los Cerritos Center plans to ease access and train salesclerks in sensitivity. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swindled Immigrants Get Relief From Court : Scam: Firm sold useless documents for up to $1,500 to people who could not enter this country legally. A judge orders the company's operators to repay clients. PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions of Life and Death : Who Lives? Decision by Committee PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Class to Be Bused Making Plans for 20th High School Reunion : Rights: Some were optimistic, others were scared. The former classmates say they support integrated education. PAUL NOWELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Violent Crimes Lead to Cries for Protection : Safety: Three recent shootings by police, and the rape and beating of a mentally retarded woman, have reignited the debate over the homeless population. : SANTA MONICA JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Melee Erupts in East L.A. After Deputy Kills Man DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Girl Scouts in Bus Crash Leave Hospital
Q&A : Old Yardstick Doesn't Apply With Schools Times staff writer Nancy Hill-Holtzman
9th District Is Lacking Input, Representation on City Commissions
When I read Tom Shales' comments on David Letterman (TV...
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On View : 'True Colors' Treats Interracial Family Matter-of-Factly David Nicholson, The Washington Post
I was very disappointed to find that the series "Father...
REAL ESTATE
Concrete Nails Need Heavy-Handed Approach From Popular Mechanics
Chopping Block for the Counter A. J. HAND
A Chevy in Their Future RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Title Matters: The Deed May Not be Done : Loans: Experts estimate that 1 million to 2 million paid-off trust deeds may cloud titles in California. EVELYN DE WOLFE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weed-Control Fabric Robert Smaus
Riverside County
Can't Always Go by the Book KAREN STEINBERG, Steinberg is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles
Sales Indicate Recovery Continuing Associated Press
State Manual Helps Owners Assns. JAN HICKENBOTTOM, Hickenbottom is past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization
Your Mortgage : Few RTC Bargains Even With New Financing DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pre-Sale Warning on Home Defects May Prevent Suit ROBERT J. BRUSS
'Different World' Lies at Freeway Exits : Walnut: Despite 133% growth in a decade, horse trails and hills help it retain the feeling of being out in the country. KAREN E. KLEIN, Klein is a Monrovia free-lance writer
Light Rocks Robert Smaus
Bankruptcy Doesn't Close Door on Home Loan ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Strip Developer : Narrow Parcels Will Mix Homes, Apartments and Industrial Sites LAURA HENNING, Henning is a free-lance writer living in Long Beach
Face Fountains Robert Smaus
Correct Depreciation Schedule Is 27.5 Years Special to the Times
Succulent Swags Robert Smaus
Financing, Economy Topics at Apartment Conferences
Gardening : Solarization Isn't Something New Under Sun KEVIN CONNELLY, Kevin Connelly is a free-lance gardening writer
AIA 'Honors' for Maguire Thomas
Los Angeles County
BUSINESS
Apple vs. Apple: Name at Core of Beatles Lawsuit : Trademark: Apple Corps, the company created by the British group, is in court to keep Apple Computer's logo off all products that are related to show business. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Hospital Looking to Get Well : Health care: Irvine Medical Center has made a slow start and continues to lose money. Its ability to woo patients and doctors is hampered by poor timing and failure to negotiate key insurance contracts. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Names on Property Is Small Problem CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Health-Care Choices: Making the Wise Decision KATHY M. KRISTOF
Mideast Needs Uncle Sam's Helping Hand JAMES FLANIGAN
Earlier Recessions of Little Help in Forecasting 'Double-Dip' in Economy GEORGE L. PERRY, GEORGE L. PERRY is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution research organization in Washington
SACRAMENTO : Appointee to California Cabinet Post Still Faces Confirmation Hurdles BRADLEY INMAN, BRADLEY INMAN is an Oakland writer specializing in California business issues
Scrap Stealth Fighters, and Help Our Children
Can Pollution Credits Help Clean Up Air?
It's Time to Plan for Economic Recovery RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES is editor of Personal Investor, a national consumer-finance magazine based in Irvine
Bridging Small Firms' Health Insurance Gap : Workplace: The state Legislature will address bills to shrink the number of workers without protection. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAYOFFS: Firms Gird for Competition : Cut to the Bone : Layoffs Continue Despite the Recovery as Companies Gird for Global Competition JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Won't Believe Lies About Recovery
Trading Credits Is a New Form of Greed
Shouldn't Glamorize Common Thieves
SPORTS
NCAA Trying to Take Control of Summer Basketball Camps DON MARKUS, BALTIMORE SUN
Another Bird Tries to Take Flight in NBA From Associated Press
DEL MAR : Nakatani Collects His Sixth Stakes BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Gomez Finally Wakes Up and Reaches U.S. Pro Final From Associated Press
PAN AMERICAN GAMES : The Day in Review : Women's Basketball
Valley Rangers Beat Santa Barbara, 8-5
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
CHARGER REVIEW : NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Thompson Feels Like a Forgotten Man T.J. SIMERS
Names & Numbers ROSS NEWHAN
After Their Rough Start, Chargers Tough at Finish : Football: Elder's interception, Carney's field goal figure big in 31-29 victory over Houston Oilers. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : All Winners in AL West Associated Press
Pan American Games : Dateline: Cuba : The Mysterious Island, Then And Now RANDY HARVEY
LOS ANGELES TENNIS TOURNAMENT : A Very Good Win for Gilbert : Semifinals: He might have understated things after upsetting top-seeded Edberg. Sampras uses big serves to beat the pesky Pescosolido. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Dawson (64) May Win on Concentration From Associated Press
Mariners' Johnson Is on a Mean Streak : Baseball: Feisty left-hander from USC, who is 7-1 in his past 10 starts, strikes out 11 while beating the Angels. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Finley Misses His Turn ROBYN NORWOOD
Richard Does Turnaround, OKs Deal DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A's Can't Go It Solo in 8-6 Loss to Twins DAN HAFNER
Angels Lose, 9-3; Finley Sidelined : Baseball: Mariners hand them their fourth consecutive loss. Left-hander is suffering from an inflamed left big toe. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replay Proves No Solution for Dodgers : Baseball: For the second consecutive game, the Astros' Ramirez gets the winning hit against Candelaria as L.A. loses, 2-1. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Time Right for Orange County to Go Solo? : Superintendents Will Vote on the Proposal in Aug. 20 Meeting TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Tired Trevino to Take a Break and Skip PGA Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cardinals Beat Pirates Again DAN HAFNER
The Woman Who Has Answers : Consultant: Former deputy superintendent, and a champion of girls' athletics, welcomes challengers to her study. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Fumble Away a Game : NFL exhibition: They lose the ball five times in a 38-17 loss to Atlanta. Dupree rushes for 55 yards in 15 carries. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impact of Brawl Still Is Felt : Football: Appeal of Dorsey player's year-long ban for hitting fan will be decided this week. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
NFL EXHIBITION ROUNDUP : Andersen's Six Field Goals Power Saints From Associated Press
Faria Wins Speedway Motorcycle Title
Raiders Come Up a Bit Short : Pro football: It's the second exhibition loss in a row for L.A. as Dolphins win in Tokyo, 19-17. From Associated Press
SWIMMING JUNIOR NATIONALS WEST : Durfee Trims Seven Seconds Off Her Previous Best Time THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF PGA CHAMPIONSHIP : Australians Are Coming, but Will They Be Back? From Associated Press
Klein Wins Title in U.S. Junior Golf Tournament
Jordan to Join Magic's Team in Magic's Game MARK HEISLER
Bus Trip Gives Better Perspective MIKE DOWNEY
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Southern Section Sprints Past City, 36-7 LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : McIlvaine Close to Making Deal Involving Left-Hander Lilliquist
Bowling From Staff and Wire Reports
HORSE RACING : Ultimately, It Will Be OTB or Nothing ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
Edberg Is Sore About Upset : Semifinals: Gilbert gets the victory in three sets. Swede is treated for a recurring knee injury during match. From Associated Press
Angels Lose, Again; Finley Sidelined ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questioning Absence of Due Process
Seles, Capriati Coast Into Final SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bump Elliott Leaves Legacy Behind at Iowa From Associated Press
Hartman Has Been the Driving Force Behind Breaking Away : High schools: Saddleback Valley District superintendent says area's athletic teams will benefit. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drake Wins Pair of Races in a Saugus 1st BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Secession Inevitable, but It Could Prove to Be Too Costly Now MIKE PENNER
Rams Drop the Ball in 38-17 Loss : Pro football: In game of 11 fumbles overall, Falcons take advantage of L.A. mistakes. Dupree runs for two touchdowns. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAM : Giants Go Within, A's Go Without ROSS NEWHAM
Outracing Adversity : Clarke Maintains Fast Pace in Heptathlon Despite Her Recent Break With Parents MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MacPherson, NFL: So Far, So Great : Pro Football: New coach of New England takes to the job with enthusiasm. TERRY PRICE, HARTFORD COURANT
Tyson-Holyfield Is a Fast Sellout From Staff and Wire Reports
Andersen Makes It Gem to Remember : Baseball: Benes, who leaves the game with a no-hitter but doesn't know it, ends up a winner in Padres' 3-2 victory over Atlanta. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Milstien Counting the Seasons Until the Red Sox Come Calling GARY KLEIN
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : McDowell Figures It's OK BILL PLASCHKE
What if Jack Says He Would Take a Nap? SHAV GLICK
REPORT CARD T.J. SIMERS : Not Much of a GPA, Is It? T.J. SIMERS
He Battles Back After Accident : Goals: Luis Vivas had part of his right leg amputated in 1974. Now he wants to compete in the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Sockers Back Union Plan
Eagles' Cunningham Faces Crucial Season KEN ROSENTHAL, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Ervins Is Welcome Sight for Redskins VITO STELLINO, BALTIMORE SUN
PAN AMERICAN GAMES : Cuba Has Heart, but U.S. Prevails : Basketball: American men win, 92-88, but nearly waste 14-point lead after coming back from nine-point first-half deficit. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dukes Unable to Steal the Thunder, Lose to Atlanta, 29-15
MAZDA TENNIS CLASSIC : When the Game is Doubles, Gigi Fernandez Is Singular KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chisholm-Carrillo: The Ambassador of Beach Volleyball : Profile: She has won $100,977 in five years on tour and also serves as president of Women's Professional Volleyball Assn. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING JUNIOR NATIONALS WEST : Durfee Takes 7 Seconds Off Her Previous Best THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oilers Seek Consistency With Run-and-Shoot From Associated Press
Sampras' Good Game Is Good for the Game JIM MURRAY
CYCLING RACE ACROSS AMERICA : Defending Champion Fourney Has One-Hour Lead on Kish
BOXING : Patterson 42-2 After TKO in 4 From Associated Press
Neither Team Is Too Happy About 49ers' Win in Berlin From Associated Press
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : At Times, Gilberts Can't Be a Close Family THOMAS BONK
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
PAN AMERICAN GAMES : They Are Hosts With the Most : Marathon: Alberto Cuba starts things off by winning men's event in 2:19:27. Cuban runners account for four of the country's 11 medals. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Is Bleak for Holyfield-Tyson Bout WALLACE MATTHEWS, NEWSDAY
4 Errors Lead to Conejo Loss in State Tournament : American Legion baseball: Opportunistic Escondido records 6-2 win in first-round game. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS WOMEN AT SAN DIEGO : Seles, Capriati Sweep Into Today's Final SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoal Creek and Golf, One Year Later From Associated Press
THE BOYS OF SUNDAY : Amateur, Over-30 Baseball Players Get a Chance to Get Dirty, Sweaty and 'Grab a Piece of Their Youth' PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Longtime Point Loma Coach Trepanier Dies at 56
RACING ROUNDUP : Hambletonian Turns Out to Be Giant Victory From Associated Press
TRACK AND FIELD : Santa Monica Club Ties 400 Relay Mark From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Long Day's Journey Into Homelessness : Poverty: Being destitute cut a former county athlete down to size--and taught lessons he'd never have otherwise learned. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ceremony Marks the Reopening of AIDS Hospice DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of July 28-Aug. 3
Ground-Water Sources
Day of Reckoning Here for Supervisors : * Budget Cuts Are Inevitable, But at What Future Cost?
Water Watch Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
Toxic Discharges
Opening Day of New Children's Baseball League Is a Hit GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
So Take a Hike, Already : Public Often Overlooks County's Wilderness Parks FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego
The Battle for the Streets : 'National Night Out' Lights to Make Communities Shine JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Old House : After a Battle Between Owner and City, the Historic Cobb Cottage Is No More MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Plan Strategy Meeting on Saving 2 Key Social Panels CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Yellow Ribbons in This War : A Gulf veteran's death by gang violence adds to the already tragic statistics
Robber Takes $1,000 From Bank DAVID REYES
New Flight Plan : Major Changes May Be in Store as Officials Ponder Future of LAX MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Task Force Seeks 5th All-Valley Council Member : Redistricting: Business leaders voice a familiar complaint--that the lack of local representation has meant less funding. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Bones About It, Fossils Need a Home : * A Museum Would Connect the Public With the County's Unfolding Prehistoric Past
Notes about your surroundings.
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
Constituent, Ha!
Failing a Road Test
Cigarette Legislation
County Should Spare 2 Service Commissions in Cutting Budget
Offices Could Become a Courthouse
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
Poll Guard Suit Will Encourage Latinos to Vote
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
County Should Spare 2 Service Commissions in Cutting Budget
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
Abortion a Big Issue in Conroy's Win
Assessing Views of Taxes, Quality Education and Protest
Abortion a Big Issue in Conroy's Win
Banner Rendition
Mission Traffic Jams
Bishop Recall Debate
Choice and At Large
Nixon Library's 'Manipulations'
Opposed to Pageant
POP MUSIC : MIXED MEDIA : *** 1/2 "THE YEAR OF THE HORSE" Sinead O'Connor, Chrysalis Ensign videocassette ( $19.88 ) : Items in this periodic survey of pop-related books, videocassettes and laser discs are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). ROBERT HILBURN
Q&A VENTURA COUNTY FIRE CHIEF : 'We're Not Going to Rush In and Risk People's Lives' Joanna M. Miller, Times staff writer. Editor's Note: Ventura County Fire Chief George E. Lund heads the agency overseeing cleanup of the toxic spill caused by the derailment of a Southern Pacific freight train near Seacliff last Sunday. Lund, a 25-year veteran of the department, discussed his department's performance and the changing nature of a firefighter's job with Times staff writer Joanna M. Miller
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Hawthorne mayor is exercising a politician's right to change her mind. JANET RAE-DUPREE and staff reports
POP MUSIC : MIXED MEDIA : ** 1/2 "AFRICAN ROCK: THE POP MUSIC OF A CONTINENT"by Chris Stapleton and Chris May, Obelisk/Dutton paperback ($14.95) : Items in this periodic survey of pop-related books, videocassettes and laser discs are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). DON SNOWDEN
Will Bradley Pay for Gates' Ouster? : Politics: Mayor won the battle, but his popularity has dropped and some are wondering if he should have a term limit. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Desalt Ground Water in Torrance Moves Ahead : Drought: Congressional budget conferees recommend $1 million for experimental plant that would reclaim supplies tainted by seawater intrusion. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Colorful Characters Offered Fresh Slant on Same Old Story ERIC LICHTBLAU
One Man's Battle to Save a Rabbit on San Diego's Indifferent Streets TONY PERRY
Goats With an Appetite for Work : Land management: The herd has created much-needed firebreaks in the hills of Laguna and endear themselves to officials and residents. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trying Times : Justice: Attorneys agree the judge who will sentence the Elys tries to do the right thing but not always at the right hour. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Officer Hurt as Car Is Struck by Vehicle MAIA DAVIS
The Battle for the Streets : Lennox Deputies on Bikes Make Big Inroads in Crime ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bowling? Right Down Their Alley GREG HERNANDEZ
Averting a Collision of Air Safety, Noise : * FAA Should Minimize John Wayne Takeoff Hazards Yet Try to Keep the Peace
Gnatcatcher's Natural Enemy: Hybrid Species of Fact-Bulldozer
Crew Clearing Last Pieces of Train Debris : Cleanup: Residents of Seacliff return home after six days. Tests show possible traces of contamination in one house. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Rate Hikes
Victimized Brothers Help End Immigration Scam : Fraud: Illegal immigrants from Oaxaca were central to suit that unmasked firm selling worthless papers to foreigners. PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anatomy of a Rail Disaster : Chronology: A day-by-day account of the cleanup process suggests that safety concerns undermined a quick resolution. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 90, She's a Real McMaster on the Job : Elderly: Mary Virden isn't spending her golden years at home--she's the oldest McDonald's worker in the state. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gnatcatcher's Natural Enemy: Hybrid Species of Fact-Bulldozer
Janitor Slain in Classroom : Crime: Gang members are suspected in fatal stabbing of Norwalk elementary school custodian. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deferring Dream of Revitalized City : Civic affairs: Eroded financial support for completing redevelopment of downtown--the heart and soul of the regional body--should concern all San Diegans. WAYNE RAFFESBERGER, Wayne Raffesberger is executive director of San Diegans Inc., an advocacy group for downtown businesses
COMMENTARY ON HEALTH, SAFETY : Studying Yesterday's Deaths Could Save Tomorrow's Children : Studying these horrifying cases are bearable only by knowing that it could prevent future tragedies. KAREN SCHNEIDER, Karen Schneider is division manager of the Orange County Health Care Agency's disease prevention and control unit and a member of the county's Child Death Review Team
San Diego
Retiring Dishwasher Cleaning Up to Tune of $100,000 DANA PARSONS
Leuzinger Principal Ousted, Plans Legal Fight KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Wells Dampen Drought TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rummage Sale Aids Wider Search for Girl : Abduction: Jaycee Dugard's parents hope to hire a private detective to pursue some the hundreds of leads on the 11-year-old's kidnaping. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Noise Battle Roars Back to Life at John Wayne : Regulations: Proposed changes in takeoff procedures would make it quieter over some areas but louder over others. Pilots say already scary airport would become more hazardous. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
New 8.25% Sales Tax
Weather Blanket Covers Up Summer Fun at the Beach : Recreation: Overcast skies mean there's more shivering than sweating along the ocean. Lifeguards say the crowds are a third of last year's turnout. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Channel Islands Leader to Head State Air Guard TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Battle for the Streets : Violent Gangs Still Have a Hold on Harbor Area GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Rallies in Drug Protest : Crime: About 200 people marched through the streets of Southeast San Diego calling for an end to drug-dealing and gang violence. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By the Numbers : Census: Tally backs some notions and holds a few surprises on homeownership, the sexes, seniors and children. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chula Vista
Mare's Death Prompts Outpouring : Sympathy: Two people, moved by the fatal fall of the animal during a rescue attempt, offered an Arabian and quarter horse to Scotch's owners. GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alaska's Tsunami Warning Center at the Ready : Seismic activity: The last big waves, resulting from the state's deadly 1964 earthquake, killed 121 people. The outpost monitors temblors across North America. JOHN ENDERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COUNTYWIDE : Approval Expected for Study of Creek GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
25 Sailboats Compete in a Contest for Classics JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder, Fraud Suspect Arrested on Italian Isle : Fugitive: The man is sought in scheme to kill a stranger and identify him as a business partner, collecting a $1.5-million insurance settlement. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE / EFREN (SHORTY) OLVERA : Standing Tall in the Pacoima Barrio SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC AND DANCE : Chicago Symphony Marks Its First 100 Years HERBERT GLASS
Don Ameche--A Life Well Spent in Hollywood : He will be honored with a retrospective at the Directors Guild next weekend CHARLES CHAMPLIN, Charles Champlin is the former arts editor of The Times
Exhibit Focuses on Fringes of Photo Technique : Unusual approaches such as 'greaseprints' can be seen in show of emerging artists' work NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar.
A Notable Force in West Coast Jazz Is Sitting on Top of World ZAN STEWART, Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for Calendar
FILM COMMENT : Days of Rage, Years of Neglect PETER RAINER, Peter Rainer is a Times staff writer. and
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : HOLY COW! : Money, Money, Money, Money Elaine Dutka
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : HOT SHOTS : From Boyz to Girlz--John Singleton Is Moving His Act Into a New 'Hood Nina J. Easton
POP MUSIC : MIXED MEDIA : ** 1/2 "PICTURE SHOW" The Cure, Elektracq Video ($19.98) : Items in this periodic survey of pop-related books, videocassettes and laser discs are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). STEVE HOCHMAN
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE END : An Even Half Dozen Nina J. Easton
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : BUT WAIT . . . : And if Real Life Isn't Good Enough Nina J. Easton
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : ONCE AGAIN : Well, the Last One Was Made in 1939 Sharon Bernstein
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : FIRST DIBS : Before J.F.K. Was Hot, He Wasn't Nina J. Easton
The Americanization of the Taper Season DON SHIRLEY
'All You Need to Know' From an Industry Insider PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
An Eclectic August as 'East Texas Hot Links' Joins 'Archy & Mehitabel' and 'The Nerd' JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
Her Key to Success : At 57, singer-pianist Shirley Horn wins acclaim for 'You Won't Forget Me'--thanks to some guests and her own accompaniment LEONARD FEATHER, Leonard Feather is The Times' jazz critic
What's So Funny About AIDS? : 'Maps for Drowners,' billed as the first mainstream comedy about the killer disease, will open in West Hollywood RICHARD STAYTON, Richard Stayton writes regularly about theater.
MOVIES : FILM COMMENT : Higher Anxiety : Mel Brooks halts a string of sophomoric parodies with the richly satirical 'Life Stinks,' but it may get a bum's rush at the box office JACK MATHEWS, Jack Mathews is the film critic for Newsday.
ART : Slaughter of the Soul : Sue Coe's images of horror in the meat industry indict a dark consciousness that she sees at the core of man's cruelty to man KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna is a regular contributor to The Times
POP MUSIC : Fighting to Make It : Two years ago Mary's Danish was poised to become the next significant L.A. band; now, after nearly breaking up, it's ready to try JEAN ROSENBLUTH and STEVE HOCHMAN, Jean Rosenbluth and Steve Hochman are regular contributors to Calendar
Century Plaza Scraps La Chaumiere--and Stuffiness KATHIE JENKINS
ALBUM REVIEW : *** 1/2 MARY'S DANISH "Circa" Morgan Creek STEVE HOCHMAN
TELEVISION : War-Torn Woody : 'Cheers' ' resident yokel was buffeted by a storm of criticism for condemning Bush's Persian Gulf policy, but his activism hasn't harmed his career STEVE WEINSTEIN, Steve Weinstein is a regular contributor to Calendar
MOVIES : At the Drag Queens' Ball : Jennie Livingston's documentary, 'Paris Is Burning,' delves into sexual and ethnic self-image--and elicits charges of exploitation PATRICK PACHECO, Patrick Pacheco writes on the arts for the New York Times, Vanity Fair and other publications
Off-Centerpiece : If She Looks Strangely Familiar, Don't Give Her a Dime DAVID J. FOX
Cover Story : Against All Odds SCOT J. PALTROW, Scot J. Paltrow is a Times staff writer in New York. and
MUSIC : Backing From the Dead : Composers past and present are finding new audiences with financial help from an unlikely devotee: Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh NORMAN LEBRECHT, Norman Lebrecht is a free-lance writer based in London. and
BOOKS
A Real Author in a Company Town : A HOLLYWOOD LIFE, By David Freeman (Simon & Schuster: $19.95; 320 pp.) Paul Rosenfield, Rosenfield is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. His book about power in Hollywood, "The Club Rules," will be published in April by Warner Books
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Guns N' Roses
Nonfiction Karen Stabiner
Wynton Marsalis
They Call It Labor for a Reason
Nonfiction Karen Stabiner
They Call It Labor for a Reason
Nonfiction Dick Roraback
Nonfiction Karen Stabiner
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Guns N' Roses
The Hot Ones : MAMista, By Len Deighton (HarperCollins: $21.95; 416 pp.) Ross Thomas, Thomas's latest novel, "Twilight at Mac's Place," was published by Mysterious Press
They Call It Labor for a Reason
Fiction Don G. Campbell
The Moral Issue of the '90s ELIZABETH MEHREN
The Hot Ones : LEADING LADY, By Kate Coscarelli (St. Martin's Press: $19.95; 445 pp.) Karen Karbo, Karbo is the author of "Trespassers Welcome Here" and "The Diamond Lane," a comedy of manners and errors set in contemporary Hollywood
A Brief History, by GEORGE BRADLEY
The Hot Ones : MAXIMUM BOB, By Elmore Leonard (Delacorte: $20; 304 pp.) Clifford Irving, Irving's most recent novel is "Trial."
The Hot Ones : SHERWOOD, By Parke Godwin (William Morrow: $20; 526 pp.) Sue Martin, Martin is a Times staffer and frequently writes on science fiction
FUTURE WORLD : VIRTUAL REALITY: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds--And How it Promises and Threatens to Transform Business and Society, By Howard Rheingold (Summit Books: $22.95; 415 pp.) Robert Wright, Wright is a senior editor at the New Republic and the author of "Three Scientists and Their Gods: Looking for Meaning in an Age of Information" (HarperCollins)
The Hot Ones : OUTER BANKS, By Anne Rivers Siddons (HarperCollins: $19.95; 401 pp.) Carolyn See, See's latest novel, "Making History," will be published in September
TRAVEL
Pound-wise England : History of Umbrella Unfolds in English Shop MARILYN M. LOWERY, Lowery is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Serving Up Lovely Hotel in Wimbledon Country Terry Trucco
Threat of Violence in Madagascar LARRY HABEGGER and JAMES O'REILLY, Habegger and O'Reilly are free-lance writers living in Northern California.
Pound-wise England : Embracing the Beatles in Liverpool KAREN KENYON, Kenyon is a La Jolla free-lance writer.
Domestic or Foreign?
Domestic or Foreign?
Domestic or Foreign?
Express Lanes Cut Wait at Canadian Borders KIM UPTON
River Comes First
Things That Go Bump
Avoiding Jet Lag
Pound-wise England : Dog Days Cherished in the English Countryside PAT HANNA KUEHL, Kuehl is a Denver free-lance writer.
Pound-wise England : Save Money and Ride London Tube JULIANNA M. NIEMANN, Niemann is a free-lance writer living in Aurora, Colo.
Domestic or Foreign?
Pound-wise England : Cheap Dining at London School of Economics MARK ASPINWALL, Aspinwall is a London free-lance writer.
Avoiding Jet Lag
Antarctic Tourism Issues Surfacing SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Pound-wise England : Art and Epitaphs: A Tour of London Cemeteries JUDI CULBERTSON, Culbertson is co-author of "Permanent Londoners" (Chelsea Green) and other city guides to cemeteries.
Pound-wise England : Best Show? Parliamentary, Watson DAVID VEASEY, Veasey is a free-lance writer living in Morris Plains, N.J.
Pound-wise England : LONDON: Some Hotel Values to Check Out TERRY TRUCCO, Trucco is a New York-based writer who lived in London for four years and travels there often
Airline Industry Making Noise Over Federal Bill to Phase Out Loud Jets : Airports: Airlines say a Congressional mandate to buy quieter aircraft could be financially ruinous. Proponents say it might even mean lower ticket prices. PETER S. GREENBERG
Santa Cruz Island: Part of 'American Galapagos' JOHN McKINNEY
OPINION
Buthelezi Is the Real Loser in South Africa's Scandal : Politics: The Zulu chief, never a favorite to the black majority, is sinking under the weight of disclosures that his party was in Pretoria's pocket. Nomsa Daniels, Nomsa Daniels, an associate in the Africa program at the Council on Foreign Relations, just returned from South Africa
BOOK MARK : The Day the Computers Crashed Because of Daemon Possession Katie Hafner and and John Markoff, Katie Hafner has covered technology and computers for Business Week; John Markoff reports on the computer industry for the New York Times
Can the Democrats Get Their Act Together? Don't Bet on It : Politics: The nation's economic state hasn't been this bad since the Depression. But the Democrats seem unable to use this against the GOP. Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor" (Random House)
COLUMN RIGHT : Wilson's Way Is Easy, Not Responsible : In selling a tax hike, he threw away the principle that has most appeal to the voters. TOM BETHELL, Tom Bethell is a media fellow at the Hoover Institution
PERSPECTIVE ON THE MIDDLE EAST : What Will Syria Pay for Peace? : Assad must refrain from claiming the Golan Heights, and commit to concluding a peace treaty with Israel. ZEEV B. BEGIN, Zeev B. Begin is a Likud member of the Knesset and chairman of the subcommittee for national security policy
PLATFORM : Affront to Equality LOUISE BERNAT, a feminist attorney from Newport Beach, commented on a bill that would provide a federal civil-rights remedy for crimes of violence, including rape and sexual assault in which gender is the motivation. She told The Times:
Slayings
Trading Land for Peace
Cranston's Defense
COLUMN LEFT : The Naive Folly of America's China Policy : Sure, there are signs aplenty of capitalism at work, but the political situation is bleak. GEORGE BLACK, George Black is foreign editor of the Nation
Cranston's Defense
Space Agency Lost its Edge in Technology Long Ago : Space: NASA spends much energy trying to fund continuing operations. Radio Shack's computers are more advanced than the shuttle's. Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic
Superpower Angst: Why It's Lonely at the Top for Uncle Sam
Too Much Democracy, Not Enough Order : Summit: The course of U.S.-Soviet relations remains unchartered, because the U.S.S.R., under one flag, may not have a future. Stanislav N. Kondrashov, Stanislav N. Kondrashov is a political commentator for Izvestia
Learning From the Mistakes of Others : Sheriff Block studies Christopher Commission report for applicable lessons
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : To Ward Against AIDS, Is This the Beginning of Brave New Dentistry? Dennis W. Saffro, Dennis W. Saffro has practiced for more than 20 years. His office is in Beverly Hills
The Orphaned Children of Liberia : Unresolved civil war leaves troubled African nation with haunting problem
Robert Morgenthau : The Man Who Took on BCCI: A Courtly DA Who Pulls No Punches Victor F. Zonana, Victor F. Zonana is a reporter at The Times New York bureau. He interviewed Robert M. Morgenthau in the district attorney's office
Banking CIA-Style : How the Money Moves Under The Table to Fund Covert Operations. Burton Hersh, Burton Hersh's new book, "The Old Boys," about the origins of the CIA, will be published next year by Scribner's
Trading Land for Peace
Trading Land for Peace
Trading Land for Peace
Trading Land for Peace
Trading Land for Peace
Trading Land for Peace
Fight the Good Fight for Women in Military : Senate addresses women-pilot issue; ground combat next?
Guns and Gang Violence
MAGAZINE
Hack Attack Kathleen Doheny
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Willie Brown
Kuwait
Willie Brown
STYLE : LOOKS : The Nitty-Gritty CINDY LAFAVRE YORKS
Verbatim R. Daniel Foster
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : Street Smart
RESTAURANTS : L.A. COOL, ITALIAN STYLE : At Ca' Brea, the Customers and the Room May Be Upscale, but the Prices Are Refreshingly Low Ruth Reichl
STYLE : GARDENS : Fast-Lane Flora ROBERT SMAUS
Palm Latitudes
SETTLING THE SCORE - Never Mind Reliving Your Childhood. Executive Camp Lets You Rewrite It. Harry Shearer, Harry Shearer,
Close-up Kathleen Moloney
Play Things Steven Kane
STYLE : FASHION : Window Dressing BARBARA FOLEY
Daddy's Girls : Before Raymond Lewis Was Brought to Justice, His Daughters Had to Share Their Darkest Secrets Lynn Smith, Lynn Smith is a Times staff writer in Orange County.
Man Bites Town
Willie Brown
Willie Brown
Willie Brown
Palm Latitudes
Willie Brown
REAL HOLLYWOOD MUSCLE : No Star Makes More Money, Wields More Power or Has More Fun PAUL CIOTTI..., Paul Ciotti is a staff writer for this magazine. His last story was "The Scud That Hit Greensburg."
The Vanishing Border : As 1997 Approaches, Is China Taking Over Hong Kong or Vice Versa? Daniela Deane, Daniela Deane, who lives in Hong Kong, writes about south China for the Washington Post.
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