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What happened on July 28, 1991
NEWS
Riverside Man Arrested After Four in His Family Are Slain : Crime: The bodies of his parents and two brothers were found Friday in the St. Louis area. He is held on a murder warrant. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela Lauds Castro as Visit to Cuba Ends : Diplomacy: ANC leader cites the Communist revolution and says, 'We, too, want to control our own destiny.' RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mr. Madame : Joe Conforte, Master of Fast Shuffle and Mustang Ranch, May Even Have Bested IRS PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : DEATH VALLEY : Hiker Dies in Effort to Cross 'Saltpan' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
With Summer Comes Lightning Season--Will You Be In for a Shock? : Nature: Up to 300 people in the United States are killed by the phenomenon each year. Safest bet: Head for cover. RAY FORMANEK Jr., ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patient Privacy Is Breached in Political Race : Medical ethics: Physicians use names and phone numbers during campaign for gay candidate Bob Burke. Doctors defend their actions, but others call it 'indefensible' and 'wrong.' CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Was Approached in Deal : Land: The San Dimas mayor and his partner were planning to buy city-owned property for $805,000. Meanwhile, they talked to a home builder about buying the acreage from them for $1.6 million. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case of the Mystery Circles in German Cornfields Is Shattered by Law Students Reuters
Funds Raised to Help China Flood Victims : Relief: Disaster galvanizes the Southland's immigrant community. Distrust of the Chinese government prompts many donors to send aid through private channels. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets in Poll Oppose Private Basic Industries : Opinion: Survey also finds citizens have serious reservations about converting to a free-market economy. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : U.S.-Mexico Airport Proposal Advances From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Riverside Man Questioned About Slaying of Family Members : Crime: Police do not call him a suspect in the deaths of his parents and two brothers in St. Louis. One report says he may have been in the area when they were killed. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
30 Killed as Croatia Battles Rage Unabated CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joe Conforte's Legal Tangles PAUL DEAN
Letting Go : ACTION Support Group Meetings Help Parents, Teens Mend Troubled Relationships DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sacramento River Spill Killed Aquatic Ecosystem : Environment: 'This habitat is gone,' a state biologist laments. Disaster looms for nearby wildlife. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Premium Stakes : In the changing and competitive world of pay TV, channels rely on new tactics for viewers SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bork Says Thomas Will Win Court Seat : Justices: The former judge says the nomination is the latest battle in the bitter clash between the law and politics. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walnut : Street Sales to Be Prohibited
New Round Opens Over Soka Land : Development: Tom Hayden, an opponent of the school's plans to expand its campus, seeks an end to the university's tax-exempt status. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Assails Policy of Hatred Reuters
Area Groups to Join in Night Against Crime : Activism: 'National Night Out' on Aug. 6 will include marches, vigils and rallies to warn criminals that residents are on guard. Millions are expected to participate across the country. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
Stowaway Seen Behind $1-Million Theft on Plane Associated Press
Latest Bout May Not End Fight Over Landfill's Use BERKLEY HUDSON and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Germany to Destroy 24 Inherited Missiles Associated Press
Economic Summit
Plan to Release Volcanic Gases With Pipes Studied Reuters
Shrimpers Complain of Worst Year Yet : Gulf Coast Shrimpers' Lament: Rivers Too High, Prices Too Low, Catch Too Small : Shellfish: Floods, imports and other factors combine to make for a disappointing season. FRANK FISHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duarte : Mayor, Councilman to Run
1 1/2-Mile Stretch of Road to Be Closed
Alhambra : School Can't Rezone Land
Library Director Begins a New Chapter in Career : Books: Michael Cart, who is also a cable talk-show host, is quitting to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a writer. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Pay-Per-View Meet Predictions? SUSAN KING
Wilder's Back in Spotlight, Assails Democrats From Associated Press
Pasadena : Drain Bill to Homeowners
Altadena Woman Is Named to County Disabilities Panel
Pasadena : Council Asks for New Trial
Premium Stakes : In the Competitive World of Pay Cable, Networks Rely on New Tactics to Attract Viewers SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : AT HOME : Orchestrating a Party BARBARA HANSEN
British Nuclear Exports to Iraq Cause Furor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gates Positions Self to Shape LAPD's Future GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
It is difficult to decide whether it is more annoying to...
Women Lifeguards to Defend Title
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
S. Africa Labor Group Calls for Resignations From Associated Press
Soviets Say Arms Pact Is Ready for Signing Associated Press
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : BROWSING : Good Vibrations MARK EHRMAN
EPA Backs Incinerator Permit for Plant Despite Neighbors' Concerns : Health: The agency is convinced that Cargill Inc.'s burning of the hazardous waste is not a threat. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How refreshing it was to see what real ballplayers looked...
Vouchers: An Rx for Pupils? : Education: Vista physician quits practice to lead drive for 1992 ballot measure that would allow choice of public or private schools. State funds would follow students to institution. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait Exports Oil for 1st Time Since Invasion From Reuters
Christie's Cites Global Slump in Fine Art Sales Associated Press
Tiny Bird Flies in the Face of Home Industry MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : No Damage as Tile Hits Lincoln Statue From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israeli Flag Maker Prepares for Assad Associated Press
Drug Dealer, 83, Granted Probation Because of Age Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : A Bear of a Problem for Alaska : Denali National Park is difficult to visit. Whether it should remain so is a subject of study and debate. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Digging Up an Old Notion of Therapy : Mental health: Doctors were extolling gardening's healing powers two centuries ago, but only in recent years has horticultural therapy blossomed into a distinct discipline. LESLIE DREYFOUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sen. Harkin Offers Revived New Frontier : Politics: The Iowa Democrat says he could overcome recognition problems if he ran for President. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Alhambra : Trash Rates Restructured
All About Movies SUSAN KING
Architect of Perestroika Steps Down : Politics: Alexander Yakovlev, Gorbachev's senior adviser, gives no reason for his decision. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Question of Bigotry, or What's Best for Our Children? DIANNE KLEIN
Despite Pain From the Past, Holocaust Survivor Keeps Helping Others LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Embattled Chu Airs Bilingual Hiring Plan : Politics: Councilwoman tries to counter criticism from some Chinese residents after her vote to fire the city manager. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Wrong Message' Sent
Pasadena : Clinic for HIV Patients
Will Pay-Per-View Meet Predictions? SUSAN KING
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Harvard Looking at Purchase of Banks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oil Spill From Japanese Vessel Reaches Washington Shores From Times Wire Services
Swedish Women Activists Oppose Entry Into EC, Fearing an Erosion of Freedom TONY AUSTIN, REUTERS
Seen Elvis Lately? Tell the Skeptics' Club : Phenomena: This group brooks no nonsense about aliens, astrology or the New Age. What science cannot prove, they say, perhaps has no explanation. ROBERT M. ANDREWS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BUSINESS NEWS : Paper Firm Moves Corporate Headquarters to Industry Site
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : PETS : Big Fur SONDRA FARRELL BAZROD
Summit City Is Economic and Societal Basket Case JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Intervenes, Reopens All-Year Schools : Education: Officials hope confusion will subside now that classes have resumed. Only 15% to 20% of students showed up Thursday. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOOD : Rolling in Dough LORETTA PARAGUASSU
Residence Permits Bring a High-Rise Price: $840,000 : Soviet Union: Two in Moscow pay 1.5 million rubles for the privilege at an unprecedented auction. And that does not include a dwelling. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'This Isn't Going to Hurt a Bit' and Other Laughable Lines MICHELLE WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shrinking Brain Part, Men's Age Linked From Reuters
Hacking Out a Living as a Cabdriver in Los Angeles : Working: There are bandit taxis, holdup men, rowdies--even killers. It's a tough way to make a buck. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key to British Market Lies in Research COTTEN TIMBERLAKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
S&L Agency Owes Millions in Taxes : Thrifts: U.S. regulators insist they are paying local governments levies on real estate seized in bailout. But cities, counties say they are hit hard by lack of payments. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum Honors Connecticut Teacher Who Opened Doors to Black Girls : History: Prudence Crandall had to battle violent prejudice and unfair laws to keep her groundbreaking school running. JESSE WASHINGTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rio Hondo's Man for All Roles : Theater: John Francis has been a student, teacher, actor and director at the school. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Be It Ever So Humble : For Now, Ranger Calls Metal Shipping Box Home TAD BARTIMUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police Arrest 3 in Raid, Seize Weapons, Nazi Paraphernalia From Associated Press
Mass-Murder Trail Leads Back to High School Days From Times Wire Services
5-Term 'General' Savors Year of Victories : Orange County: A new airport wing, reelection and a huge new regional park cap Thomas F. Riley's career of service. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Bid for Jerry Brown? : Politics: The former state Democratic Party chairman and possible candidate for U. S. Senate says he is 'not un-thinking about it.' RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
A Man of Many Roles : John Francis Has Been Student, Teacher, Actor, Director at Rio Hondo College DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Color of Renewal SUE SICKLER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Pee-wee Herman Faces Morals Charge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Movies Keeping Engineer's Life on Track : Trains: A studio called in the 1960s seeking his vintage locomotive. Thirty-two films later, the 85-year-old still helps bring back the Old West. SCOTT McMILLION, REUTERS
Ticks in London Pose Lyme Disease Threat Associated Press
Culver City Student Gets Taste of Life Inside the Beltway CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Netherlands Sanctuary Cares for Sick Seals in Europe BEN HIRSCHLER, REUTERS
Paris' Building Binge Dazzling but Controversial SARAH RAPER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Probe of Police Finds Misconduct From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ranger Ranks Thinning as National Parks Near 75th Birthday : Outdoors: 'I'm paid in sunsets' has become an outdated slogan as low salaries and hazardous duty take their toll. TAD BARTIMUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Can the Old Naysayer, Shamir, Say Yes? : Israel: Despite a record of extreme immobility, the feeling is he'll join Mideast peace talks. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music to Their Ears : The old shape note hymns are more austere than pretty. Yet to some they are joyful noise. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Trashed as Interracial Couple Move : Dispute: Vandalism is being investigated as a hate crime. But some neighbors deny racism was the motive. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weavers Bring Renown to Poor Botswana : Africa: The 41 village women are turning out an astonishing array of woolen textiles that mirror their land. NEIL HENRY, THE WASHINGTON POST
2 Pasadena Students Get Scholarships
Spirit of Law Recognizes 'Haunted House' SAMUEL MAULL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dutch Now Less Tolerant of Drug Scene JEROME SOCOLOVSKY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks and Brains THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Legal Prostitution: Only in Nevada PAUL DEAN
U.S., Allies Reportedly at Odds on Iraq Associated Press
Farm Plants the Seeds for Happy Life Among Troubled City Youngsters : Children: Green Chimneys, north of New York City, houses about 100 children ages 6 to 18. They learn to take responsibility and to feel capable. MARY MacVEAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diversions : Rough Territory : History: Visitors can relive the final days of the Wild West at the Gilman Ranch Historic Park and Wagon Museum in Banning. SUSAN JAQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ailing Poor in N.Y. Have Little Choice Except to Turn to 'Medicaid Mills' MICHALE SPECTER, THE WASHINGTON POST
History's Gatekeeper : Bledsoe to Oversee Release of Presidential Papers at Reagan Library KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How the BCCI Gained Friends in High Places SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sci-fi Successes
Gandhi Statue Opposed
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
Anti-Drug Program Puts Youngsters to Work FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
Readers Lament 'Return of the Brute'
Pasadena : Work Space Will Be Studied
What burns me up is the way "Special Reports" are...
VIDEO : Expand Your Laser Horizons JOE SALTZMAN
The attitudes of the American culture can be defined by...
Retro : A Wedding to Di for--Again SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
Reasons for 'Paradise'
Gandhi Statue Opposed
All About Movies SUSAN KING
'3-2-1 Contact Extra' explores genetics as a matter of facts LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hacienda Heights : Cityhood Effort Advances
The Creativity of 'The Civil War' JAY SHARBUTT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Sci-Fi Is on the Outer Limits of TV SUE MARTIN, Sue Martin is an assistant in the Calendar film department
PAUL REISER: Home, Wry Home JOE RHODES, Free-lance writer Joe Rhodes is a frequent contributor to TV Times.
Home, Wry Home Joe Rhodes, Free-lance writer Joe Rhodes is a frequent contributor to TV Times
MTV Stands Accused DEBORAH HASTINGS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOOKS
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Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Economic Summit
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Doing Something Right
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A Whiff of the Lost Generation MICHAEL HARRIS, Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review
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Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Nonfiction
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The Moth And The Flame
Buying First Home
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Gas Lamps, by MAURICE ROLLINAT
Out of Print, Out of Mind CHRIS GOODRICH, Goodrich's book "Anarchy and Elegance: Confessions of a Student at Yale Law School" was published in February by Little, Brown
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The Bomb-Thrower of Mexico : THE SHADOW OF THE SHADOW, By Paco Ignacio Taibo II translated by William I. Neuman (Viking Press: $18.95; 228 pp.) Roger L. Simon, Simon is a novelist and screenwriter
The Last of the Wild Things : AFRICAN SILENCES, By Peter Mathiessen (Random House: $21; 225 pp.) John Bierman, Bierman is, most recently, the author of "Dark Safari: The Life Behind the Legend of Henry Morton Stanley."
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Coloring Between the Lines DANIEL M. STERN, Stern was a children's book editor at Doubleday; he is a publisher and the author/illustrator of "In the City of Venice" and the forthcoming "Montaigne and the Great Conversation."
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Servicemen's Relief Act
Doing Something Right
The Moth And The Flame
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
OJAI : McGrath Family Members Reunite MAIA DAVIS
Ground-Water Management Battle : Ojai: Bill to allow an agency to charge for pumping is expected to become law soon. Critics say it's a power grab by the district. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Starters Burned Up When They Get Bills from Government DAVID FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge Wrong to Blame Girl in Abuse Case
Horror, Then Joy as Young Swimmer Is Revived DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blessed Are the Comforters : Tiny Church Diverts Latinos From Despair That Engenders Crime LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Air Force Families, Outpost Can Be Difficult Place to Call Home JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emmett Shipman, Co-Founder of Ships Coffee Shops, Dies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family of LAPD Copter Crash Victim Files Claim Associated Press
State Employees and New Budget
Cutting Consumption
Budget Needs Deep but Judicious Cuts : * 2 Panels Targeted for Extinction Provide Vital Voices
Santa Ana, U.S. Courthouse Mesh Nicely : * Among 3 Good Sites, County's 'Downtown' Seems Best-Suited for Federal Facility
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : This lame duck will keep those hoping to replace him on their toes.
Spring Valley
Tragedy Shows Need for New Hot Line : * A Centralized, Well-Funded Center Could Have Steered Woman From a Violent End
Water Watch Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
School Turned Lives Around, and the Students Remember PAUL PAYNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Stolen Truck Crashes Into Gas Main
San Diego
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of July 28-Aug. 3
San Diego
Slow Coroner's Pace Can Take Toll on Survivors : Autopsies: Budget cuts, short staff and lab problems meld to cause a six-month wait for the official cause of death in some cases. GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Tighten Screws on Retirement Board Funds : Budget: By adding $12.4 million to their spending plan, the supervisors are forcing the pension panel to concede the cash or risk layoffs. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Lottery Results: July 27
Economic Summit
Opponents of Pierside Village Plan Are Feeling 'Sandbagged'
Judge Wrong to Blame Girl in Abuse Case
Tobacco Bill
Reordering Environmental Priorities
Balancing Act
Gates Open the Doors to Interaction
Residents at Odds Over the Future of Dana Point
Dannemeyer's Views Are Shared
Opponents of Pierside Village Plan Are Feeling 'Sandbagged'
Residents at Odds Over the Future of Dana Point
Tenants Fall Through Cracks in Aid Plan : Renewal: They heard they had to leave a Torrance apartment building slated for demolition. But many left without knowing they could get money to help them relocate. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : School Bus Firm Seeks to Raise Rates GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Ventilation in Rail Tunnels Still Inadequate JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Denies Effort to Block Louisiana's Stiff Abortion Law Reuters
Cultural Rainbow Delights Irvine Crowd CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents at Odds Over the Future of Dana Point
Man Loses Leg in Fall Under Train GEORGE FRANK
Valuable Nature
Hearing Will Study Next Steps in Growth of Irvine Business Complex TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Are Right to Assess Property
Peninsula Winemaker's Prize Back-Yard Vintages Pop Experts' Corks SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Inglewood Seeks to Fill Void as Top 2 Police Officials Plan to Move On MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Wrong to Blame Girl in Abuse Case
Thoughts on Spas
Opponents of Pierside Village Plan Are Feeling 'Sandbagged'
Estefan's Message
Day at the Races, Night at the Opera : Racing: William Murray, novelist, essayist and classically trained opera singer, calls Del Mar Racetrack home as he watches, writes and resides amid the sport of kings. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alliance Holds Creekside Rally in Building Battle : Preservation: Hundreds march as part of a drive to keep Santiago Creek open space. Group members will meet with developers to find a compromise on the former golf course. GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plane Damaged in Landing at Burbank
Lone Robber Flees With Cash From Buena Park Bank GEORGE FRANK
Air Pollution Officials Act to Help Small Firms : Environment: The district says transferring emission 'credits' earned by large companies can cut costs for other businesses. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Use Time to Cut Clean Deal on Trash Plant : Supervisors should review all aspects of contract
Destruction of Habitat or Weed Abatement?
Uniforms Put Focus Back on Learning
Inglewood Police Don't Have Racial Problems
Fight at Escondido Bar Turns Deadly
Notes about your surroundings.
A Kinder, Gentler 'Loose Cannon' of the Legislature? : Government: Assemblyman Steve Peace, now enjoying a political 'rehabilitation,' says he is a changed man. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Attack Attire in Move Against Gangs : Campus wear: Educators and parents alike support banning certain apparel, a first step toward curbing violent acts. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting a Campaign Trick to Voters' Use DAVE LESHER
Endangered Jobs a Slice of the Past JAMES O. CLIFFORD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speeding Laws Versus Border Patrol
Judge Wrong to Blame Girl in Abuse Case
New Age City : Pasadena Puts an Emphasis on Human Services EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Councilman Says Ex-Manager Misled City : Manhattan Beach: Report says David J. Thompson's lucrative retirement package was created through 'conscious omission' of vital facts. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charity's Bookkeeper Suspected of Embezzling MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports and Pets
A Time for Tanned Heroes : Op Pro's Top Surfers on Display DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Project Shows How Metro Rail Can Take a Soaking : Transit: Draining the eight-acre body of water in MacArthur Park illustrates the costly surprises the subway system encounters--and absorbs. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Profile Was Tony Alamo's Downfall : Fugitive: Religious cult leader ran businesses and appeared on radio talk shows, using cellular phones, aliases and mail drops to elude authorities. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Inquiry Into Torrance Minority Hiring Practices Looms : Affirmative action: Officials concede that few minorities and women hold city fire and police jobs, but say the city has done all it can to recruit more. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT : Gnatcatcher: Imperiled Species or Specious No-Growth Ploy? : Experts say the tiny songbird is on the verge of extinction, with up to 90% of its habitat of coastal sage scrub lost. JOEL R. REYNOLDS, Joel R. Reynolds is senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council in Los Angeles
Simple Living, or Simply an Ad Campaign of Quiet Desperation? TONY PERRY
Arrest Sets Off Riot by Gangs in San Pedro
Boy Scout Still Missing; Searchers Find Marijuana Crop EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal Rights Activists Protest Calf Roping at Fair DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Desert Meets the Sky : Base Has Clouds With Its Silver Lining JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Richard M. White; Attorney Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Expanded Breakfast Program Is Urged : Schools: Activists say the poor aren't receiving the full benefit of the federal subsidy to help hungry students. Districts say extra costs are involved. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soka University's Shrewd Lobbying Catches Park Supporters Off Guard : Capitol Hill: The school, battling acquisition, apparently relied on outside help to get anti-condemnation language included in a Senate spending bill. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Clarence Jones Is a Hit as Coach With Braves TOM SALADINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surrogate Triplets Bring Joy and Pain to the Righettis : Parenthood: Pitcher's sister-in-law gives birth to infants prematurely. MARTY NOBLE, NEWSDAY
Lost Mountain Wins Haskell; Hansel Is Disappointing Third From Associated Press
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Barcelona Ready for World to Take Note : Olympics: In 1992, the Summer Games and World's Fair will bring international spotlight to Spain. JOHN JEANSONNE, NEWSDAY
Names & Numbers ROSS NEWHAN
There Is No Relief From Start to End : Angels: Fetters and three relievers take a beating. The bats come alive, but it's too late in a 12-10 loss to the Yankees. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
This Nice Guy Deserves to Play for Winning Team JIM MURRAY
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Connors Puts His Opinions on the Table MIKE PENNER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Five Inducted Into the Hall of Fame Associated Press
Johnson Runs 4th and Can't Defend 100 Title in Tokyo From Associated Press
Beuerlein Makes Mark as Raiders Lose to 49ers : Football: He throws a touchdown pass, leads another scoring drive in 24-17 defeat after spending last season in limbo. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING / L.A. INVITATIONAL : Quance Attracts Some Attention THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Cox Treading Carefully With Hamstring TIM KAWAKAMI
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
A Happy Tale About Mountain Trails : Recreation: Group is making strides toward building a comprehensive network of interconnecting trails in Santa Monica Mountains. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Longshot Positive Spirit Wins Closing Feature at Los Alamitos
Chargers to Use Tolliver, Friesz as 1-2 Punch : Quarterbacks: Early training-camp returns solidify Tolliver as starter, put Gagliano out of picture as backup. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jeffrey Foiled in Bid to Qualify for Volvo Berth STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Trevino, Nicklaus Square Off at Senior Open From Associated Press
CHARGER UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Linebacker Hendrickson Takes Offense in Chargers' Victory T.J. SIMERS
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Capriati, Fernandez Lead U.S. From Associated Press
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : List Spurns JFK Role to Explore New Frontiers With the Pirates GARY KLEIN
DEL MAR : Nakatani Continues Stakes Streak BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Fetters to Get Another Try in 5th Spot HELENE ELLIOTT
Defeat Takes a Holiday : A Rested Edberg Hopes That L.A. Tournament Finally Will Lead to Success in the U.S. Open, Where He Has Gone Down in Smoke (and Noise) THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Butler: Beating No-Hitter Is an Omen BILL PLASCHKE
South Africa Turns Down Tokyo Invitation From Staff and Wire Reports
Wood Wins Junior Olympic Diving Title
Trade Talks Stall, and So Do the Padres : Baseball: No new acquisitions are on the horizon for Padres, who lose, 4-0, to Dwight Gooden and Mets. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Connors Wins Crowd, but Dukes Win Match : Tennis: Newport Beach defeats L.A. Strings, 24-23, by taking the deciding men's doubles set. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter Angry Over Paucity of Carries JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GYMNASTICS : U.S. Men Win Silver in Barcelona MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finally, a Green Light : After Spending Three Seasons on the Rams' Bench, Former UCLA Star Gets a Chance to Prove Himself in Denver STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Padres' Talks With Hamilton Move After 2-Month Impasse BOB NIGHTENGALE
BICYCLING RACE ACROSS AMERICA : Australian Leads by 4 Minutes After First Day of Competition
Opposite Sideline Is Slightly Skewed for Lott, Craig CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Ol' Days Look Better and Better--and Farther Away THOMAS BONK
Spangler Gets Saugus Ride, Faces Old Partner KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dolphins Think They Have Real Catch in Aaron Craver From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates on the Move and Stay in Groove DAN HAFNER
Receiver Campbell Scores Twice to Lead Lions Over Broncos, 14-3 From Associated Press
Rustlers Clinch Title in Metropolitan League
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Red Sox Mark Time as White Sox Sweep DAN HAFNER
BOXING : Whitaker Retains Title by Unanimous Decision From Associated Press
Gerlach Reaches Semis of Op Pro
Receiver Campbell Scores Twice to Lead Lions Over Broncos, 14-3 From Associated Press
Rams Searching for the Perfect Middle Linebacker : Pro football: Kelm, Stams and Sanders each has a distinctive playing style and qualifications for the important job. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Ruelas Brothers to Fight for Titles at Country Club RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Tyson and Trouble: They Have Met Before EARL GUSTKEY
Ojeda Thrives on Blue-Collar Chores, 7-0 : Dodgers: He stops the Expos on five hits as L.A.'s winning streak reaches five games. Its pitchers have 32-inning scoreless string. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / SHRINE GAME : Avina Gives North a Leg Up on South, 14-0 LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westchester Eliminated by Camarillo, 8-7
AREA 6 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : Conejo Double Play Finishes Woodland Hills, 6-5 STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Dibble's Antics, Sniping All Around Cramp Reds ROSS NEWHAN
Hall Answers the Call for Prep All-Star Game : Football: Linebacker was surprised when he heard news that he was selected to compete in contest. TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woods Reaches Junior Amateur Final
MINOR LEAGUES / SEAN WATERS : Shinall Is in No Rush to Join the Dodgers SEAN WATERS
Strike Zone: Batter, Fan Baserunner MIKE DOWNEY
GOLF / SHAV GLICK : Ex-Chef Mark Curley Cooks Up Big Win SHAV GLICK
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Maloney to Gardner: Forget Friday LARRY STEWART
Modern Trails Seldom Retrace Those of Chumash Indians JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SURFING OP PRO CHAMPIONSHIPS : Collins Catches Late Wave, Makes His Moves to Beat Slater MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minneapolis: Capital City of U.S. Sports JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
RUNNING / BARBIE LUDOVISE : After a Stormy Track Career, Steiner Finds Niche as Biathlete BARBIE LUDOVISE
Rocket's Critics Quickly Run Out of Fuel MIKE FREEMAN, WASHINGTON POST
Sloan Finishes Second in National Diving Competition
It's a Whole Different Ballgame When They Take It to the Streets MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYCLING / TOUR DE FRANCE : Indurain Takes a 3:36 Lead Into Last Stage STEPHEN G. BRUNNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HORSE RACING : Black's Ride Denies Bettors Fair Gamble ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
Nakatani Adds to Stakes Streak : Del Mar: Victory in San Diego Handicap aboard Twilight Agenda is the jockey's fourth stakes win in four days. BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Sony Irvine Unit Awarded Boeing Stereo Contract
U.S. Must Avoid Trade Errors of 1980s LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON, LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON is a professor of economics and business administration at UC Berkeley and director of its Institute for International Studies
WASHINGTON : Proposals Aim to Protect Investors When Partnerships Are 'Rolled Up' CATHERINE COLLINS, CATHERINE COLLINS is a Washington writer
Tourism in O.C.: 'Good, Not Great' : Visitors: Most county and Southland attractions are seeing things pick up gradually after being dampened by Gulf War and recession. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TriCare Sells Stock, Ponders Next Move
Residents Divided Over Fox's Plans
Residents Divided Over Fox's Plans
Pacific Scientific Reports Income of $416,000 in Second Quarter
Staying On Track With Personal Computers RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES is editor of Personal Investor, a consumer-finance magazine based in Irvine
Eventually, Iraq Will Be One Hot Business Prospect JAMES FLANIGAN
Irvine Advertising Firm Names Executives
Be Wary When Exchanging Insurance Policies KATHY M. KRISTOF
Mexico Greets Free Trade Warily : Commerce: Easier access to the international market will benefit some, but it will not overcome poverty. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxes and Inflation Make Savings a Loser
Finding the Best Way to Save for College Costs CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Unmasking the Stealth Radar : Defense: The "invisible" radar for the B-2 is a machine like nothing experts have seen before--and so is its high cost. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay-for-View TV: Sports' New Way to Charge Admission : Entertainment: A congressman is seeking to prevent leagues from moving local games from free TV to cable. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Divided Over Fox's Plans
MAGAZINE
Man Bites Town
The Hottest Game in Town : Pai Gow Injects 'Action' and Pathos Into California's Revived Casinos MICHAEL J. GOODMAN, Michael J. Goodman, a writer based in Los Angeles, is a former Times investigative reporter. Times researcher Dorothy Ingebretsen and staff writer Sonni Efron contributed to this article
Rolling Thunder : John Callahan's Dark, Outrageous Cartoons Skewer Quadriplegics, Catholics, Alcoholics, Gays, Fat People. He's Got Something to Offend Everybody. Ann Japenga, Ann Japenga is a free-lance writer based in Washington state.
Body Politic Jennie Nash, Edited by Mary McNamara
Verbatim Brenda Wong, Edited by Mary McNamara
Rites Of Passage Steven Adamson, Edited by Mary McNamara
Icons Edited by Mary McNamara
Palace Of The People
John Adams
China's Trade Secrets
Delta Air Lines
China's Trade Secrets
On-ramp Steve Salerno, Edited by Mary McNamara
Palm Latitudes
Beyond Quotas : A New Generation of Scholars Is Stressing Class, Not Race, in an Effort to Break the Civil-Rights Impasse Ronald Brownstein, Ronald Brownstein is a Times national political correspondent.
THE GOOD COLD DAYS : The World Was a Simpler Place When Foreign Policy Was Only a Matter of Us Versus Them Harry Shearer
Style : Fashion : Summer's Strong Suit MAUREEN SAJBEL
China's Trade Secrets
Style : INTERIORS : Dramatic Twists BARBARA THORNBURG
Delta Air Lines
The Wine List Dan Berger
Style : LOOKS : Covering All the Faces
Style : GARDENS : Quiet on the Set ROBERT SMAUS
China's Trade Secrets
China's Trade Secrets
John Adams
Restaurants : MADE IN THE 'SADES : Oli Ola's Rustic Italian Fare Includes Fancy Porcini, Rich Pasta and Hearty Tripe Charles Perry
Man Bites Town
BALZER ON BEER : WHAT'S BREWING? : Nonalcoholic Beers Taste Like the Real Thing, L.A. Times' 10th Tasting Finds Robert Lawrence Balzer
REAL ESTATE
Ventura County
Potatoes From Market Probably Won't Grow Bill Sidnam
Options for Owners With Overdue Payments BENNY L. KASS, Kass is a Washington lawyer and newspaper columnist specializing in real estate and tax matters
Home Improvement : Installing Home Alarm System JAMES DULLEY, Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant
Have Kitchen, Will Travel STEVE ELLINGSON
Fighting Pests Without Use of Chemicals Mary Ellen Guffey
Feeling of Southwest Grows From Cedar JUDITH A. BROOKS, Brooks, who lives in Sherman Oaks, writes for a nationally syndicated newspaper entertainment column
Gardening : Plant Zoning Contributes to Best Use of Water ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Check Financing Before Auction DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clean Fiberglass Without Abrasive From Popular Mechanics
Catalogue 'Blooms'
Urban Blight Produces Public and Private Sources for Removal BETSY BATES, Bates is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles
'Dr.' Thicke's Rx for Dream RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Open Spaces Help 'Cowboyish' Image Endure : Calabasas: Cultural activities remain in reach for city-minded folks while equestrians can still find a range to ride. MIKE HOGAN, Hogan, a free-lance writer living in Woodland Hills, is news editor of PC World
Urban Gardener Barters Crops ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Furnished Units Often Mean Tenant Trouble Special to the Times
Tenant Alters Lock, Won't Give Up Key KEVIN POSTEMA, Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles, an apartment owners' service group
Orange County
Satsuma Plum Tree Doesn't Produce Fruit Bill Sidnam
ENTERTAINMENT
COVER STORY : The Man Behind the Monster : It may be hard to recall life before MTV, but Bob Pittman, who shaped and sold the concept, remembers it well ROBERT PITTMAN, Robert Pittman started his broadcasting career at the age of 15 as a disc jockey in Mississippi. In the mid-'70s, he engineered the rise to dominance of WMAQ in Chicago and WNBC in New York. He joined Warner Amex in 1979 at age 25 as director of programming and soon became vice president with responsibility in developing new programming, out of which came . Pittman was president and chief executive officer of MTV Networks before leaving in 1986. He continues to launch new cable channels for Time Warner; his latest is Court TV
ART : COMMENTARY : Making a Poor Impression : LACMA's 'Monet to Matisse' exhibition lacks curatorial vision and is an embarrassment for a prominent museum CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, Christopher Knight is a Times art critic. and
In Love With Lithography : Show focuses on the artworks produced by the Hollywood-based Tamarind Workshop of the 1960s DAVID COLKER, David Colker is a Times staff writer. and
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : SING-ALONG TIME : Thank You, Mr. Thorogood, for Not Making It 'Good to the Bone' Chris Willman
Lee and Njeri, Part 4
Beatty and 'Bugsy'
LATC Shuffle Puts Ethnic Productions on Hold DON SHIRLEY
Harold Williams
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : THE CHEERIO FILE : No, We Did Not Expect Howard Hawks, but We Did Expect You to Hate It David Gritten
DAVID SANBORN : Saxophonist Enveloped in a New Acoustic Glow ZAN STEWART
Rediscovering Pleasures of the American Art Song HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to The Times.
THE ARTS & POLITICS : NEWS ANALYSIS : Divining the Shifting Sands at the NEA : Once a bully pulpit, the council overseeing the National Endowment for the Arts exerted little leadership in the agency's struggle to survive. ALLAN PARACHINI, Allan Parachini is a Times staff writer. and
COVER STORY : THE CHANNEL THAT ATE THE WORLD : For 10 years, MTV has survived ever-fluctuating teen tastes and meager ratings to become a cable cornerstone. Now the music-video network is plugged in as an ambassador of pop culture. JANE HALL, Jane Hall is a Times staff writer. and
SONNY SHARROCK : Guitarist Rediscovers the 'Heart of Melody' DON SNOWDEN
Off-Centerpiece : Agents, Take Notes: There'll Be a Quiz After the Movie NINA J. EASTON
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : ON LOCATION : It's That Earlier Version of the Script Thing Again David J. Fox
Pair's Career of 'Working Well Together' Continues at Theatre 40 JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Calendar.
MOVIES : Finally, He Gets His Shot : Cinematographer Ernest Dickerson, known for his work with Spike Lee, has waited 8 years to direct a coming-of-age story he co-wrote called 'Juice.' KARI GRANVILLE, Kari Granville is a New York-based free-lance writer.
A (Temporary) Burst of Color in Downtown Long Beach SHAUNA SNOW
COVER STORY : A Not-So-Magnificent Seven Were Made for MTV CHRIS WILLMAN
Death of a Coat Salesman : After 30 years in the theater and six years in the fashion business, Ron Rifkin becomes an overnight success with a tailor-made role in 'The Substance of Fire' HILARY DE VRIES, Hilary de Vries is a regular contributor to Sunday Calendar.
Rock Stars Celebrate 'End of the World' PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : SO QUOTABLE : Brace, We're Back in Britain Again David Gritten
COVER STORY : COMMENTARY : MTV Led to the Rebirth of Rock in America . . . : . . . Now It's Got to Work to Retain Viewers' Trust ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic.
It's Been a Long Haul for 'Momma Stud,' the L.A. Quintet That Defies a Musical Label STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside/Valley Calendar
Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye
Gallery Moves Up and Out, but Still Calls Garage Home : The exhibit hall for lesser-known artists has moved 1 1/2 blocks down Fairfax Avenue NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar. and
Cover Story : Traveling Along The Mtv Time Line ... CHRIS WILLMAN, Chris Willman is a regular contributor to The Times
'We're Not Tough Chicks' : L7 is four howling, long-haired rockers who can blast away just about any band--and they happen to be women JONATHAN GOLD, Jonathan Gold writes regularly for The Times.
Thoughts on Spas
Beatty and 'Bugsy'
OPINION
Andries Treurnicht : Defending the All-White Barricades as South Africa Readies for Change Scott Kraft, Scott Kraft is South Africa bureau chief for The Times. He interviewed Andries Treurnicht at the official's office in Parliament
Helping Iraq Without Aiding Hussein : The trick is to set up a U.N. escrow account for oil proceeds
PERSPECTIVE ON LOS ANGELES : Rescue Plan for a City at Risk : Despair, division will grow until the 'haves' take into partnership the 'have-nots'--including workers with no future. RICHARD J. RIORDAN, Richard J. Riordan is a partner in Riordan & McKinzie, Los Angeles
Where Have All the U.S. 'Disappeared' Gone? Ask the Census Bureau : Population: The Commerce Department's refusal to correct its undercount creates reapportionment nightmares. Poor people suffer the most. Linda J. Wong, Linda J. Wong is executive director of the Achievement Council, a nonprofit group working to improve education for low-income and ethnic students
BOOK MARK : Air Power: The Early Geniuses Relied on 'Cut-and-Try' Guesswork Wayne Biddle, Wayne Biddle is a journalist. Aerospace-industry pioneers dwelt on the fringes of polite society. Often eccentric, they were also visionaries on how crucial air power would become. An excerpt
PLATFORM : Hail the Nerds SANDY SCHUCKETT, SANDY SCHUCKETT , president of the Los Angeles School Librarians Assn. , is the librarian at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in East Los Angeles. She is concerned about nerd-bashing in the media:
Getting Out the Vote Made Simple : Democracy will be the winner when voter registration is made easier
State Fees
The Issue in the Horror of Milwaukee
With Assad, Israel Has the Enemy It Knows--And Can Deal With : Mideast: Now that the trustworthy Syrian dictator has signed on to the U.S.-backed peace plan, Shamir seems ready to go to conference. Richard B. Straus, Richard B. Straus is editor of the Middle East Policy Survey
POLITICAL FORECAST : Who Should Be L.A.'s New Chief? Political Forecast was compiled by Jeff Levin, who has worked in state and local government
U.S. Kids Are Doing Better Than You Think Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and an international fellow at Pepperdine University School of Business and Management
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Let Women in the Military 'Be All That We Can Be' Carol Barkalow, Carol Barkalow, a captain in the Army, is the author of "In the Men's House" (Poseidon). She is currently attending the Command and General Staff College
How Can You Play Racial Politics, but Not Appear Racist? Be G. Bush : Strategy: The Democrats are finally getting mad at Bush's longtime tactic of exploiting racial issues. It just might win them the White House. William Schneider, William Schneider is a contributing editor to Opinion
In International Banking, Don't Forget Regulation : Finance: The growing BCCI scandal involves politicians, drug smugglers and spies from all over the world. The bank had everything but regulation. Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin)
TRAVEL
Hostel Open for New Zealand Budget Travelers LUCY IZON
Tourism's National Answer Office STEVE TWOMEY, WASHINGTON POST
5 Club Meds Deal Kids a Free Stay With Parents JACK ADLER
River-Rafting Trips Offered for Seniors in Hells Canyon BILL HUGHES
Whale-Watching Off Canada With an Irish Air MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
River-Rafting Trips Offered for Seniors in Hells Canyon BILL HUGHES
Far From the Greece of Classical Antiquity ALAN LITTELL, Littell is a free-lance writer based in Alfred, N.Y. and
GOLDEN OLDIE - Nevada City's citizens restored their mining town for themselves, and the tourists followed ROBERT SCHEER, ROBERT SCHEER, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Scheer is a national correspondent for The Times.
These Sites Will Make Most Campers Happy GERALD BURKE, Burke is a free-lance travel and horticultural writer living in Riverside.
Another Luxury Hotel to Open in Soviet Union KIM UPTON
Bridge Is Centerpiece of San Francisco Walks JOHN McKINNEY
Transporting Pets by Airplane Is Proving Hazardous to Their Health : Airlines: A record number of animals died last year as a result of improper care when flying. Kennels are often not large enough and outside air temperatures too hot. PETER S. GREENBERG
How to Find Medical Care Abroad HARRY NELSON, Nelson is a former Times medical writer.
New Irish Traditions in the Making MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR; Rourke is The Times' fashion editor.
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