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What happened on June 02, 1991
NEWS
Odd Fellows Secret Society Alive in Cuba PASCAL FLETCHER, REUTERS
Malaysia Modernizes Rubber-Tapping to Remain No. 1 : Southeast Asia: Government hopes to stay competitive by reducing production costs by 20%. RUTH YOUNGBLOOD, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Promising to Be Demure, Italian Porn Star Weds From Reuters
Foster Home for Monkeys Is First Step in Effort to Aid Disabled : Medicine: Families who are picked to train capuchins to be helpmates for handicapped people find they are dealing with something near-human. CAROL ANN RIHA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officer's Death in Gang Clash Galvanizes Erie : Crime: Crack-dealing, gun-slinging juveniles are no longer a hallmark of the big city. The plague has invaded Middle America. JEFFREY BAIR, ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN SPACEY: For the 'Darrow' Defense Susan King
Paul Ziffren, Democratic Power in State, Dies at 77 : Politics: He was credited with rebuilding the party in the '50s. He also was board chairman for '84 Olympics. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why can't NBC show reruns of Johnny Carson's "The Tonight...
Rohrabacher Tells of GAO Report Backing Naval Station : Military: The congressman says the report arguing against closure of the base was ignored by the Navy and withheld from a presidential commission. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Grave Recalls Australia's History From United Press International
Lebanon Clans, State Within a State, End Deadly Feud : Vendetta: Heads of Muslim and Christian families put aside differences after slaying, hail 'historical and brotherly ties.' DALAL SAOUD, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Laying Job Fears to Rest : Mortuary School Students See a Bright Future: Even in Recession, They're Assured of Employment STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If I had to chose my favorite newscaster it would be...
Madeline is up to more mischief in new Family Channel episode LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : BROWSING : Book Report R. DANIEL FOSTER
Ryzhkov Seeks New Political Life : Soviet Union: The former prime minister is challenging Boris Yeltsin for the Russian presidency. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arabs Reportedly Kill Suspected Gaza Collaborator Reuters
ELECTIONS SCHOOLS : Funds Sought for Building, Renovations : Education: Most controversial proposition is in Pomona, which hasn't approved such a bond measure since 1965. Also on ballots are a bond measure in Walnut and a parcel tax in San Marino. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park : Height Law to Be Reviewed
CITY COUNCIL ELECTION 6TH DISTRICT : Galanter Goes on Offensive in the Final Days : Politics: Mailers accuse Gray of owning a development company and accepting 'gifts' from the Summa Corp. Gray denies charges and says tactic shows Galanter is 'desperate.' NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Television: Closing the Window on an Alien World ROGER SIMON
Not Encouraged
Voters to Decide Fate of New Police Station FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / CITY COUNCIL : Incumbent Faces 'Vitality' Issue; 1st Latino Is in Runoff MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruth Akin; Led Charity Events
Cheney Seeks to Reassure Egypt on Bush Arms Plan MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Sees Budget Answer by End of Week DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why the Barriers Have Fallen ELIZABETH MEHREN
NEWS ANALYSIS : Gates Affair Stirs Nostalgia for 'Elites' FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Cold Fronts Bring Relief to Nation's Record Hot Spots From Times Wire Services
Poles Hear Pope Hail 'New Voice' of Freedom From Associated Press
Altadena : New Irrigation at Links
Basic Black Comes Back
Police Grilled Accuser in Smith Rape Case LAURA PARKER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Monterey Park : Civil Rights Bill Backed
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : Fund-Raising Race by Senate Candidates Starts Early BILL STALL and CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Diamond Bar : Seminar on Drug Testing
Freeway Repairs
China Students Seethe but Keep Their Heads Down : Dissent: Two years of repression have convinced them that the government cannot be ousted by protests. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Busy Can Be Child's Play LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEA Head Knows About Weathering Storms ROBERT M. ANDREWS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Editor of Bay Area Newspaper Wins Freedom of Information Award From Times Wire Services
British Health Care Fight a Hornets' Nest : Politics: Conservatives propose reforms that cut the costs of subsidized medical care. NICHOLAS MOORE, REUTERS
Too Much Talk and Play
Does anyone notice that commercials are the only things on...
San Dimas : Sign-Ups for Rescue Team
Gallery Sales Paint a Picture of Troubled Economic Times PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official at JPL to Lead Chamber
Sunday in the Living Room With Lear : Veteran writer discourses about a spirituality for the '90s and his new comedy SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center Teaches Women Addicts Something New: Ordinary Life EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside Summer : Kid's Programs Are Answer to Endless Summer BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Cool to Fire Dept. Merger : Budget: The consolidation of city and county departments had been proposed as a way of partly bridging an anticipated $2.5-million budget gap. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limo Firms Stall as Their Clients Forgo the Frills JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Verne : Walking Tour Saturday
Commentary : The commercialization of Saturday morning cartoons--what's a parent to do? James Endrst, The Hartford Courant
The Richard A. Perkins letter (TV Times, May 12) trashing...
DIVERSIONS : Skaters Cut Dashing Figures on the Ice : Events: The Tour of World Figure Skating Champions brings together professional and amateur artists this weekend at the Forum. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Slate is a free-lance writer in the Los Angeles area
ELECTIONS / SCHOOL BOARD : Campaigns Focus on Candidates' Style, Impending Budget Crisis HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
"Northern Exposure" (CBS) has got to be one of the best TV...
Hundreds Dead in Ethiopia Explosion Reuters
Citing Quotas, Bush Criticizes Rival Bias Bill JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today a Tony, Tomorrow a TV Series? SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Like Topsoil, Farmers' Ethics Erode : Morality: The difference between right and wrong isn't as clear-cut as it used to be, observers say. Economic problems and bureaucracy get much of the blame. PAM SCHMID, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shuttle Delayed Again; Unit for Navigation Fails : Space: The problem is found shortly before blastoff. Scrubbing the launch comes at an awkward time as hearings on NASA start this week. LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Fear of AIDS Goes Beyond the Disease DIANNE KLEIN
Conan Doyle Had No Clue of Holmes' Popularity : Mystery: The author killed off the master detective, accusing him of "tak(ing) my mind from better things." But the sleuth's fans refused to accept his demise. MARLENE AIG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan to Open More Building Jobs to U.S. Bids SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
"Gabriel's Fire" is by far the best drama on ABC. The...
'PAC Man' Points Way to Power DAN WEIKEL and DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Green' With Finney : Timing is perfect for actor to play a role that eluded him two decades ago JEFF KAYE, Jeff Kaye, a London-based freelance writer, is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Attorney Makes Room for Public Service Aspirations DAVE LESHER and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UP ALL NIGHT / BILL HIGGINS : Where Lookers Look BILL HIGGINS
Conflict-of-Interest Probe Hinders Reed's Endeavors DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Many Count O.C. Priest Among Their Blessings : Anniversary: Those touched by social activism and 'magic' of Msgr. Coffield will help him mark a milestone. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lebanon Sees a Glimmer of Peace : Mideast: Beirut's confrontation line dividing Christian east from Muslim west has disappeared. GERALD BUTT, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
3 Ousted Reformists Resurface in Minor Posts in Beijing DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Gives New Bush Peace Proposal to Syria : Mideast: Neither side will disclose contents of President's letter. But it reportedly concerns conditions for a regional conference. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hi-Tech, Antiquity Coexist as India's Politicians Return to Campaign Trail : Election: Parties resume the quest for votes, 10 days after the assassination of Gandhi. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : WINE : Fruit Cocktails CHLOE ROSS
Scientists Warn of Damage to Coral Reefs RENE PASTOR, REUTERS
A Sitcom Is a Dramatic Change for Robert Loggia SUSAN KING
All in the Nelson Family SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Prosecution Witnesses Appear in Kuwait Trials SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garment Factories Thrive on Immigrant Labor : Exploitation: Workers include teen-agers and younger children toiling in often-unsafe conditions for less than the legal minimum wage of $4.30. BRIAN MURPHY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. and Soviets Reach Arms Pact : Diplomacy: Compromise on European forces may clear way for early Bush-Gorbachev summit in Moscow. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sandman : There's little glory, lots of dust, in grinding down surfboards. But Bobby Jensen has no plans to retire. JENNIFER ANDERSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Anderson is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
Rep. Aspin Is Dating Executive of Tank Parts Supplier From Associated Press
Excerpt From McNamara's Latest Detective Novel From "The Blue Mirage," Joseph D. McNamara's third detective novel, due out in paperback this fall: and
COLUMN ONE : Inventing the 'Paper' of Future : Amid stagnant readership and weak advertising, newspapers worry about long-term prospects. Will electronic devices someday deliver a customized news product? DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Never at Loss for Words : San Jose's Outspoken Police Chief Quits Amid Controversy DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Woman Killed in Drive-By Shooting : Violence: Gang members suspected in city's first such fatality. Victim was mother of a 15-month-old girl. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Months After Gulf War, Scars Abound in Baghdad NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Drops Back In After 25 Years, Enjoys 2nd Chance CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Gilt Peels Off Elite Lifestyles : Economy: Even rich residents of the Westside have cut back on spending, and that's bad news for those who supply them with luxuries and frills. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Ruffin; Former Vocalist With the Temptations STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is There a Link Between Atlantis and Sphinx? MIMI MANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : Wall Flowers LORETTA K. PARAGASSU
Despite Skeptics, Channel Tunnel Linking England, France Near End : Chunnel: High-speed trains between Paris and London expected in 1993. Traditional cross-Channel ferry businesses expect to be hard hit. PATRICK McDOWELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Town Is Laboratory for Chemical Hazards ALLEN G. BREED, ASSOCIATED PRESS
REGIONAL REPORT : Songbird Rouses a Chorus of Discord : Environment: Activists say the California gnatcatcher and its habitat are endangered by growth. Developers counter that designating them as endangered species would put growth on hold. RALPH FRAMMOLINO and MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Athletic Malibu Couple's Forte Lies in Wanting to Learn More LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Little Irony With Your Beer? ROBERT A. JONES
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FASHION : The Look That Cooks LINDA ZIMMERMAN
And So She Goes, Stumping Book No. 2 SCOTT WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big Chill for Class of '91 : Jobs: Prospective employers are less willing to take a risk on a graduating senior whose academic record was good, but not great. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recession Has Bitter Taste for Restaurants : Westside: Business at hundreds of eateries is down 10%. You can even get a table at Spago. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety, Not Politics, Drives 'Keep Left-Keep Right' Signs From Associated Press
Ice Shows and Ice Rinks Blanket the Southland LIBBY SLATE
What We Really Think About Adultery ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Busy Is Child's Play : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SUMMER FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Garry Shandling's New Act Comic Returns to Stand-Up With an Insecure Air of Confidence JOE RHODES, Joe Rhodes is a frequent contributor to TV Times
Summer Games Spur Barcelona's Overdue Face Lift : Olympics: The changes include luxury housing units, beautified shoreline, a new marina and yacht basin, and overhauled utilities. FRANCISCO CONDE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Westside Summer : Day Camps
Charles Powell; Headed USC Program in Film Producing MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Galanter Opposed
Kemper Defended
What a disappointment the final episode of "Dallas" (May...
ENTERTAINMENT
Double Duty : A small group of Hollywood extras use parts of their anatomies in movies and TV roles--although you'd never know it from the screen credits P. K. LERNER, P.K. Lerner is a Times staff writer.
ART NOTES : Galleries Shuffle and Garage Gets a Home SHAUNA SNOW
In Brief STEVE HOCHMAN
Hearty Thank-Yous to 'A Beast's Best Friend'
Playing to Win : Don't ask him how he does it, but Daniel Stern keeps scoring one Hollywood success after another. With 'City Slickers,' he's poised to join the big boys SEAN MITCHELL, Sean Mitchell writes regularly about movies for The Times
In Brief MIKE BOEHM
Hearty Thank-Yous to 'A Beast's Best Friend'
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : FILM COMMENT : Don't Cry, You'll Lose Sight of the Dice JACK MATHEWS, Jack Mathews is the film critic for Newsday. and
In Brief JEAN ROSENBLUTH
3 Versions of Borodin's Second Arrive HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to The Times.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : Can't ($25 Million) Think ($25 Million) About ($25 Million) It SUSAN KING
Check the Records
In Brief CONNIE JOHNSON
COVER STORY : Criticism, New Aesthetics and the 'Q' (for Quality) Word SEAN MITCHELL, Sean Mitchell is a regular contributor to Calendar and a past recipient of the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism
Hollywood and Art
New Album Haunts the Chili Peppers PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : NC-WHATEVER : They Must Mature Slower in England William Hall and Sue Martin
The La's: Just Four Lads From Liverpool STEVE HOCHMAN
Classical Music, Attire
Dylan's 'Thin Man'
Don't Ask Him 'What's New?' : Getty Conservation Institute director Miguel Angel Corzo is committed to the past for the sake of our future SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is a Times staff writer. and
ON LOCATION : Bad to the Bone : Rock's bad boy Mick Jagger hunts bodies from the past to recycle in 'Freejack'--but don't call him 'unsympathetic' JOHN CULHANE, John Culhane is a free-lance writer who writes about movies
Tony's Little Secrets : Some Broadway voters reveal their choices and their reasons--conscience, passion, idiosyncrasy--for picking The Best . . . PATRICK PACHECO, Patrick Pacheco is a free-lance writer based in New York. and
Bruce Willis, Unions and the Rising Cost of Filmmaking
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : STAR SEARCH : Well, You Have to Admit S.A. Sounds a Lot Like L.A. David J. Fox \f7
An Eclectic Collection Seeks a Home : The Santa Monica museum includes donated items ranging from the historically significant to the purely kitsch DAVID COLKER, David Colker is a Times staff writer
Another 'Phantom' Surfaces, This Time From Kopit's Trunk DON SHIRLEY
Cabaret Still Struggling for a Stage in L.A. : Even the best-known rooms have had uneven bookings as search for audience-building formula continues DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman writes about music for Calendar
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : FILM REALITY : Zipping Into Summer ( OK, OK, Sauntering) DAVID J. FOX
COVER STORY : FEAR OF THE M WORD : Multiculturalism is sweeping the arts community of L.A., 'the capital of the Third World.' It promises to shift power and money to minorities--and that's making some people anxious JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to The Times .
GRIND! : What's faster than speed metal, angrier than punk? 'Grindcore,' a British style that shatters the limits of heavy metal. JONATHAN GOLD, Jonathan Gold writes about pop music regularly for Calendar
One-Woman Operetta : Actress Regales Her Audiences With the Story of Her 'Rotten Life' ROBERT KOEHLER, Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to Calendar
June Brings Tributes, Revues, Satire and Michael Crawford JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov is a regular contributor to Calendar
Cringe a Minute (Again) With N.W.A JONATHAN GOLD
Bruce Willis, Unions and the Rising Cost of Filmmaking
Brothers' Album Blends Folk, Rock and Pop in a Return to Acoustic Roots STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside/Valley Calendar. and
Bruce Willis, Unions and the Rising Cost of Filmmaking
BOOKS
Goodby to the Mental Ward : NOBODY'S CHILD: The Marie Balter Story, By Marie Balter and Richard Katz (Addison-Wesley: $17.95; 204 pp.) Nancy Mairs, Mairs was recently awarded a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts
Farewell My Lovely Appetizer ELIZABETH MEHREN
The Day Before Yesterday : THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN: World Society, 1815-1830, By Paul Johnson (HarperCollins: $35; 1,120 pp.) Jeffrey Scheuer, Scheuer is a New York writer and critic
From Sunstone, By OCTAVIO PAZ
ON THE EDGE : THE ENIGMA OF SUICIDE, By George Howe Colt (Summit Books: $24.95; 561 pp.) Steve Oney, Oney's book on the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank near Atlanta, Ga., will be published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Doctor Doom
Fiction Don G. Campbell
Doctor Doom
Fiction Don G. Campbell
Nonfiction Karen Stabiner
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Nonfiction Karen Stabiner
Disching The Dirt
Nonfiction Kenneth Turan
Doctor Doom
Signs, Co-Signs and Tangents LISA SEE, See is the West Coast correspondent for Publishers Weekly
Fiction
Nonfiction Karen Stabiner
The Worms in Castro's Apple : LOS GUSANOS, By John Sayles (HarperCollins: $22.95; 475 pp.) Christine Bell, Bell is the author of "Saint" and "The Perez Family."
The Young and the Restless : O'KEEFFE & STIEGLITZ: An American Romance, By Benita Eisler (Doubleday: $29.50; 560 pp.) Kristine McKenna, McKenna writes about the arts for The Times
Talk's Not Cheap
Disching The Dirt
On Top of Old Smoky : THE PLANETS, By James Finney Boylan (Poseidon Press: $18.95; 264 pp.) Tom Nolan, Nolan is a contributing editor at Los Angeles Magazine
The Young and the Restless : STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: The First American Avant-Garde, By Steven Watson (Abbeville: $35; 439 pp.) Stefan Kanfer, Kanfer reviews the arts regularly for Time magazine and The New Leader
Goodby to the Mental Ward : THE FLOCK: The Autobiography of a Multiple Personality, By Joan Frances Casey with Lynn Wilson (Alfred A. Knopf: $22.95; 320 pp.) Jacqueline Austin, Austin has written for the New York Times and the Village Voice
The Worst of All Possible Worlds : JERNIGAN, By David Gates (Alfred A. Knopf : $21 ; 238 pp.) RICHARD EDER
When Your Number's Up : THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY: A Life of the Indian Genius Ramanujan, By Robert Kanigel (Charles Scribner's Sons: $27.95; 427 pp.) Jerry Lazar, Lazar, a mathematician's son, scored 790 on his math SATS--and then, to his father's chagrin, pursued a career in journalism
Variations on an Enigma : GERONTIUS, By James Hamilton-Paterson (Soho Press: $19.95; 265 pp.) Mark Swed, Swed is a music critic based in New York and writing a biography of John Cage
Disching The Dirt
Disching The Dirt
More Dirt
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Town Still Feels Loss of Boy's Tragic Death but Sees Tighter Community : Missing Child: More than 10,000 people joined the search, fearing he had been abducted. But the child died accidentally in the back of a car. CHIP BROWN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doggone Good Life : Creator of Marmaduke Cartoon Has Enjoyed His Share of Laughs CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Youths Die in Gang Fight H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Nurse Unexpectedly Gives Birth
The 'Even-Handed' Judge in Mobil Case : Torrance: Retired Superior Court Judge Harry V. Peetris is praised by legal observers as intelligent and fair. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drive-By Shooting Takes Life : Thousand Oaks: The first fatality of its kind in the area marks an escalation in gang violence, authorities say. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Battle Over Beaches and Booze : Trial run for ban on alcohol this summer would be a wise course to follow
Veteran of Economic Ups and Downs Hangs On ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Clubbed and Robbed of Watch by 2 Men in Irvine
Youth, Optimism Are Their Prime Assets : Economy: Jobs for him are hard to find; she faces a layoff, but they haven't given up on the future. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : City Expects to End Fiscal Year With $2-Million Reserve TINA DAUNT
Fullerton Fire Prompts Toxic Scare
L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Candidates Make Last Pitches; Gates Endorses Bernson JOHN L. MITCHELL and JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dear Diary: Europe's Great Despite This Pension Thing DANA PARSONS
Notes about your surroundings.
ROADWORK : Major projects for the week of June 2-8
Pacoima Man Slain After Answering Door
Lottery Results : June 1
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS / 12th DISTRICT : Candidates Clash on Creating Taxes to Balance Budget : Julie Korenstein: The challenger would consider assessments on sports and entertainment, but only after trimming some City Hall expenditures. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Customer Held in Restaurant Stabbing PEGGY Y. LEE
Rewarding the Daily Heroism Needed From Parents Today LYNN SMITH
City Educators Collide Over Accountability : Schools: Approaches to improving black and Latino pupils' academic performance appear to clash. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Thief Shoots and Wounds 2 at Carwash
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS / 12TH DISTRICT : Candidates Clash on Creating Taxes to Balance Budget : Hal Bernson: The incumbent opposes any new levies on L.A. residents. But critics say he offers no alternatives for cutting the deficit. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Pollution Law Expected to Pass : Air quality: The ordinance will require 88% emission reductions at two Southern California Edison power plants. JOANNA M. MILLER and KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Accused of Setting Girlfriend on Fire After Argument
Water Watch Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
Deep-Six Toilets
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
Make Boozers Buy Round for Victims
Desert Storm Bravado
Measure P Much Needed by Schools
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
Make Room for Bikes
County Medical Assn. Supports Health 'Equity Funding' by State
Artists Missing a Certain Something
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
Proposed Tax Seen as Just First Move
Mola Proposal's Effect on Seal Beach
Changing Water Demand
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
MEASURE 91 : Showdown Arrives for Rival Seal Beach Hellman Proposals SHANNON SANDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On Being High--and Dry--in O.C.
Hit-and-Run Driver Strikes Boy; Victim, 5, Isn't Expected to Live
CITY COUNCIL / 12TH DISTRICT : Gates Rallies Forces in Support of Bernson : Northwest Valley: GOP lawmakers stump for the incumbent. Challenger Julie Korenstein makes personal appeals to undecided voters. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Learns Painful Lesson on Safety : * $12-Million Settlement Is an Inducement to Take More Precautions Around Water
Tuesday's Elections
Mola Proposal's Effect on Seal Beach
LOCAL ELECTIONS / MEASURE P : Irvine Weighing Price of Averting Education Cuts TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Medical Assn. Supports Health 'Equity Funding' by State
L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Candidates Make Last Pitches JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Picking Up the Pieces for Those Who Didn't Care : Responsibility: A discarded kitten is the last straw for an animal lover who is tired of finding abandoned and abused pets at every turn. 'What were you thinking when you threw him out?' she asks in an open letter. DIANE CALKINS, Diane Calkins is a free-lance writer and a member of the steering committee of the Spay/Neuter Action Project. Since Turbo, the Calkins' family has taken two more orphans, Foxy the dog (which has a new home) and Frodo, a white Persian cat, which is still recovering from severe neglect
COMMENTARY ON THE ELDERLY : Senior Citizens Shouldn't Gripe About Nickel Bus Fare Hike : Improvements in their finances leave most in a position to absorb a small increase in what is still a bargain. VAN A. FRANCE, Van A. France is professor emeritus of the Disney Universities, a human resources consultant and publisher of the newsletter Working Senior
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS / 6TH DISTRICT : Galanter, Gray Exchange Pro-Developer Charges NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Care Relief
Council Results to Alter L.A. Political Landscape : Voting: Races will test strength of Mayor Bradley and his allies and show which way the wind is blowing on development issue. The public will also decide on five city ballot measures. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ojai Festival Regains Financial Solvency, Popularity : Arts: This year's less avant-garde program sells out. Large donations help create a cash surplus. PEGGY Y. LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
Bittersweet Graduation for CSUF's Class of '91 : Commencement: The joyful event is dampened by the school's financial crisis--its worst in its 32-year history. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3rd Suspect Held in Armored Car Shooting : Crime: A Pomona man who police say taunted them is captured in Las Vegas. Two other suspects identified him. The victim remains in guarded condition. GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gensia Co-Founder
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Cheeky sculpture is unsafe as well as sassy, Rancho Palos Verdes officials say. GEORGE HATCH, with staff reports
Santa Clarita Man Dies After Car Falls on Him
Brady Bill Support
Girl Shot in Head After Prom Party; Suspect Captured DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
3 Girls Rescue Boy, 9, From Swimming Pool
Florida Fans
Drunk-Driving Law Is Tangled in Budget Crisis GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parks, Beaches Initiative Makes an Impact : Measure C: Critics say it gives Huntington Beach residents a say in development, but at a heavy price. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stress Buddy Takes the Edge Off With a New, Improved Mate TONY PERRY
Thanks for the Romance
Thinking of 'Oz'
46TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Trouble-Plagued Area Has No Lack of Candidates BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Hollywood Drama : A historical neighborhood in in San Juan Capistrano may be bulldozed for a housing project. But 'you can't find this anymore,' a resident protests. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Linked to Abductions, Rapes of Teens in Azusa, West Covina
Mannes Case Appeal Is an Uphill Battle : Courts: The D.A. seeks to retry a drunk driver on murder charges in the crash that killed three. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Unsinkable' Sub Springs a Leak : Engineering: UC Irvine students test the submersible they have been building since school started last year. Some of the news was encouraging. TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Food Boxes Help the Poor to Feed a Child : Nutrition: New federal program can aid about 5,000 Orange County families a month, administrator says. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worker Killed in Tractor Accident
Woman Thrown Down Hill After Being Raped, Stabbed JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Fights to Keep Grip on Project : Montevideo Country Club: The project's architect remains undaunted despite a series of setbacks. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capistrano Valley Students Offer Theories on Evolution-Creation Flap The following letters were written by Capistrano Valley High School students
Harbor Parks Projects Hang on How Prop. 1 Does at Polls : Recreation: $298.8-million city bond issue would pay for long-awaited improvements. But the measure needs a two-thirds majority, which is hard to get. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drought Dries Up 'Shakespeare on the Meadow' GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Cases Signal Insurers' Rebellion Against Lawyers ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sea Scouts Are Adrift Until a Craft Surfaces to Sub for Sunken Ketch MARCIDA DODSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Extra Solids Give State the Cream of Low-Fat Milk : Dairies: California requires additives to make it more nutritious. Now the U.S. Senate is weighing it as a nationwide standard. DIANE DUSTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ghost Story : Spirit Seeker Claims Firm Destroyed a Haunting Videotape JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Journal of Despair : Wife's Diary Chronicles Family's Tragic Struggle With AIDS NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Being High--and Dry--in O.C.
Chula Vista Voters Have Big Field to Pick From in Mayoral Race : Election: January death of Gayle McCandliss necessitated Tuesday's special balloting. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tick With Lyme Disease Discovered Just Across San Diego County Line : Health: Public warning confirms that an infected tick was found in San Clemente. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Norris Finishes Curry, in Fight and Career : Boxing: Former champion is knocked out in eighth round. Taylor gains a split decision. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Four-Man Format for Beach Volleyball From Associated Press
BASEBALL : Orioles Looking for Pitcher in the Draft JIM HENNEMAN, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Padres Want Oxnard Shortstop With First Selection in Draft BOB NIGHTENGALE
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Carrigan Stays Unbeaten, Powers Compton to Title LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Lewis Plea Falls on Deaf Ears : Baseball: Angels beat Blue Jays, 11-8. Pitcher sounds off after he is removed early for failing to hold a 6-0 lead. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cardinals' Rally Aided by a Broken Play From Associated Press
Despite 24th Spot, Derrike Cope Confident for Dover Race Today BILL FREE, BALTIMORE SUN
Cope a Rarity Among NASCAR Drivers SANDRA MCKEE, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Miscellany From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Character Posts Impressive Victory BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Racing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Teufel's Blast Makes for Happy Padres : Baseball: Newest Padre homers in 7-2 victory over Houston on a day filled with conflict. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Volleyball Team Faces Italy Tonight MIKE REILLEY
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BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Red Sox Extend Morgan's Contract Associated Press
Auto Racing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Need to Coach Again Swayed Riley STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
Orioles Get Sense of Relief Against Red Sox MARK MASKE, WASHINGTON POST
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Shoulder Still Sore, Strawberry Says BILL PLASCHKE
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : CS Long Beach Loses to Wichita State, 8-5 JIM CALLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Really Wins at Belmont Park From Associated Press
Miscellany From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arreola Wins National Title in 1,500 Meters : College track: Northridge senior pushes the pace early to set up an easy victory in a school-record 4:11.46.
In Baseball, Some Records Are Not Meant to Be Broken From Associated Press
Is Money the Only Matter in Expansion? MARK HYMAN, BALTIMORE SUN
Top Female Players Are Finding Early Rounds Mean Easy Going THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worried Fans Need Not Weep for Parcells MAL FLORENCE
Carlson Jumps Record 7-1, but Somebody Goes Higher for Title : Finals: Esperanza's Parlin in shotput, El Modena's Terry in 800 are county's champions. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Blow 4-2 Lead and Lose to Reds in 10 BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Arthur Wins Behind Kritscher, 14-1
Ruelas Posts Unanimous Decision in Comeback RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Sutton, the Hottest of the Hot, Leads by One From Associated Press
SWC Vote Puts Title Ahead of Cotton Bowl From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS: FRENCH OPEN : Edberg Has Reason to Smile After Victory THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TRACK AND FIELD: NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : False Start a True Tribute to Bruin Vickers JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MINOR LEAGUES / SEAN WATERS : Shortstop Clayton Passes His Orel Exam SEAN WATERS
Miller Gets the Job Done for Chatsworth in 5-2 Win STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Hurrah a Satisfying One for Montclair Prep STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triathlon Today at Lake Mission Viejo JOHN WEYLER
A Shifting in the Sand? 4-Man Comes to Fore DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arreola Wins 1,500 at NCAA Meet
WLAF Honors Former El Camino, Bishop Montgomery Standout Sale STEVEN HERBERT
Monarchs Win State Track Meet : Preps: Winning effort from 400-meter relay team helps Morningside edge Oxnard, 28-26. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terry's Victory in 800 Meters Is Payback for Hard Work, Past Disappointments BARBIE LUDOVISE
BASEBALL : Pittsburgh Starts Off Even Better Than 1990 ROSS NEWHAN
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL : SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : 5-A DIVISION : Upstart Camarillo Defeats Buena Behind Pitching of Richardson, 3-0 PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Sets Record in 100 Victory MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : With Bob Ferry 'On,' NBC Off and Running LEONARD SHAPIRO, WASHINGTON POST
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : It May Come Down to Defense, Really : Matchups: And if that isn't the key, take your eyes off Jordan and Johnson and go to Pippen vs. Worthy. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine's Akraka Fades to 7th JULIE CART
SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Capistrano Valley Completes Its Revival : Preps: Team that was once 2-5-1 in its own league beats Canyon, 8-3, to cap a playoff run. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Banner Series Might Mean L.A. Is Left in Dark MIKE DOWNEY
COMMENTARY : A Warning Towson State and Others MIKE LITTWIN, BALTIMORE SUN
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Winfield, Polonia Make Trades Good HELENE ELLIOTT
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Caso Hits Homer to Lead Capistrano Valley Victory ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
SOUTHERN SECTION 5-A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Edison Is Humbled by Millikan : Final: Three-hit pitching by Brian Keller ends Chargers' improbable playoff success one game short. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HORSE RACING : More Than a Race at Stake at Belmont From Associated Press
Crew Makes Difference in Freefall's Victory DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gardena High's Stanley Takes a Big Step, Wins High-Jump Title ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Verdugo Hills' Canale Records 20 Strikeouts
Chadwick's Nightmare Finish Is Linfield's Dream : High schools: Dolphins fail to hold 4-0 lead as Lions roar back for 7-4 victory. Linfield finishes 25-0. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOLF : Riviera Officials to Lobby for U.S. Open MAL FLORENCE
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : NOTES : Worthy to Save Stress on Ankle for Game Today CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION 1-A SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : La Reina Gains Revenge Against Paraclete PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : No-Hitter Against Bakersfield Gives Ailing Martinez a Healthy Outlook GARY KLEIN
SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Caso Makes the Most of Extra Year CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL : SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : 3-A DIVISION : Aggressive Baserunning by La Mirada Triggers 2-0 Victory Over Quartz Hill MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Magic or Michael? You Can't Lose With Either One : Matchup: Hypothetical choice between Johnson and Jordan is a tough call for seven of basketball's authorities. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Next? Valenzuela Sharp, Pitches Seven-Inning Two-Hitter : Baseball: He could be back in the majors by the end of this week. JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION 5-A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Gingrich Can't Get Back in Groove MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, Zamora Witnesses the Sweet Thrill of Victory MIKE PENNER
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : A Headache for Lakers : Bulls' Scottie Pippen, Now a Mature On-Court Force, Is Ready to Silence His Critics SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruland Making Dreams Fit Into Reality NEIL BEST, NEWSDAY
NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : A Rivalry Not to Be Kissed Off : Jordan, Johnson Are Friends Now, but It Wasn't Always So. One Statistic Separates Them:Magic Leads in Title Rings, 5-0. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rick Mears Hardly Fits Image of a Legend JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
No Relief From Nastiness of His 100-M.P.H. Fastball JIM MURRAY
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fight Is a Draw, but A's Win Game in Chicago From Associated Press
Once In, Valenzuela Gets Them Out : Baseball: He has to produce identification to enter the park in Little Rock. Then he pitches a two-hit shutout. JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Das Neves Surprises in 1,600; Williams, Blunt Win Hurdles : State track & field: Three athletes from area schools win gold medals. Das Neves does it by outrunning the national cross-country champion. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Is Latest L.A. Soccer Casualty
TRAVEL
As You Like It--Trips Geared to Single Interests : Trends: In the fast-growing field of specialty travel, there are tours for, among others, recovering alcoholics, baseball fans, women seeking husbands and gay tourists. PETER S. GREENBERG
Kids Approve of Florida Without Theme Parks ANGUS PHILLIPS, WASHINGTON POST
Kids' Survey Reveals Vacation Preferences KIM UPTON
Traveling in Style
What Travelers Need to Know About AIDS HARRY NELSON, Nelson is a former medical writer for The Times.
Avoid India Until After Elections LARRY HABEGGER and JAMES O'REILLY, Habegger and O'Reilly are free-lance writers living in Northern California.
Entertainment B&B Discounts JACK ADLER
Taking The Kids Along : Is It Possible to Keep Everyone Happy on a Family Trip? Surprising Tales of Joy From the Vacation Front. : Toddling Off to Mexico With Baby, Stroller and Diapers GARY SWAN, Swan is a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle
1 Family Vacation + 4 Diaries Adds to the Fun RUTH PAUL DANIELLE and RICHARD SoRELLE
Taking the Kids Along : Is it Possible to Keep Everyone Happy on a Family Trip? Surprising Tales of Joy From the Vacation Front. : The Perfect Weekend Beach House For a Single Parent and Son KATHLEEN DOHENY, Doheny is a Burbank free-lance writer
Taking The Kids Along : Is It Possible to Keep Everyone Happy on a Family Trip? Surprising Tales of Joy From the Vacation Front. : More Luxury Hotels Are Welcoming Families on Budgets GAIL ZIROS BENCHENER, Benchener is a Northern California-based free-lance writer who specializes in family travel. and
Jerry Hulse Retiring
Negril Offers Escape From Crowds LUCY IZON
Exchanging Decadence for Diapers at Club Med JUDI DASH, Dash is travel editor of The Record in Hackensack, N.J. and
Future's Rosy for Norwegian Craft JENNIFER MERIN
FAA Proposal Would Make It Easier to Use Airplane Emergency Exits JACK ADLER
Branding This Dude Ranch Vacation a Success MARY ELLEN STROTE, Strote is a free-lance writer living in Topanga.
Budget Motels Save Family Cents CLAIRE WALTER, Walter is a free-lance writer living in Boulder, Colo.
Good Views of World's Oldest Trees JOHN McKINNEY
Free Guide Lists Ireland Discounts BILL HUGHES
Reflections on a Medieval Cobblestone Gem JUDITH MORGAN
Horseplay Still Reins in Hungary BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
MAGAZINE
Traveling in Style : The Insider's Moscow : The Real Russia Begins Where Intourist Stops ROBERT CULLEN, Cullen writes about the Soviet Union for the New Yorker and other publications. His next book, "Twilight of Empire: Inside the Crumbling Soviet Bloc, "will be published later this year by Atlantic Monthly Press
Traveling in Style : TO THE CASTLE, STEP BY STEP : In Prague, Climb a Back Stairway Into History NORA GARRIGUE GALLAGHER, Gallagher lives in Santa Barbara. Her great-great-aunt was Charlotte Garrigue Masaryk, the First Lady of Czechoslovakia during the era of democracy in the early 1920s. Gallagher has been published in the New York Times Magazine, Mother Jones and the Washington Post.
Style : Men's Fashion : Short Changes BARBARA FOLEY
TRAVELING IN STYLE : THE RHYTHMS OF MARRAKECH : At Morocco's Ancient Crossroads, a Swirl of Ferocious Energy and Fierce Color MICHAEL MEWSHAW, Michael Mewshaw is the author of 12 books. His new novel, "True Crime," will be published this month.
STYLE : OUTDOOR LIVING : Everything Under the Sun
The Biz Edited by Mary McNamara
Traveling in Style : Et Cetera : Mapping The Real World PAUL DEAN
EAST MEETS SOUTH - Can Japan Inc. and the Almighty Yen Find Happiness Where the Good Ol' Boys Play? Harry Shearer, Harry Shearer,
In Excess Rex Weiner, Edited by Mary McNamara
TRAVELING IN STYLE : UP A CREEK : It's Hard to Believe That a Place as Wild as the Sespe Outback Is So Close to the Urban Madness BOB SIPCHEN, Sipchen, a Times staff writer, is working on a book for Doubleday based on his Los Angeles Times Magazine story, "Baby Insane and the Buddha. "
Goings On Edited by Mary McNamara
Close-up Victor F. Zonana, Edited by Mary McNamara
Traveling in Style : This is How the World Ends : Blustery Days in South America's Tierra del Fuego ROBERT STRAUSS, Robert Strauss, a frequent adventure traveler, is TV critic for the Asbury Park Press in New Jersey.
STYLE : LOOKS : Sun Strokes CINDY LAFAVRE YORKS
Style : Design : Blazing Color BARBARA THORNBURG
Play Things Judith Sims, Edited by Mary McNamara
STYLE : Gardens : Waterscapes ROBERT SMAUS
SPIKED : In 'Jungle Fever,' Filmmaker Spike Lee Returns to Combustible Conflicts of Race, Class and Sex HILARY DE VRIES, Hilary De Vries is a free-lance writer based in Cambridge, Mass.
Style : Women's Fashion : Cooling It BARBARA FOLEY
BLOOD FEUD : Just as South Africa Seems on the Verge of Creating a Democracy, a Black Civil War Threatens to Overwhelm It SCOTT KRAFT, Scott Kraft, The Times' Johannesburg bureau chief, has reported from Africa since 1986.
Restaurants : STRAIGHTFORWARD STUFF : At Red Car Grill, the Best Dishes Are the Simple Ones: Meat, Potatoes and Onion Rings Ruth Reichl
Melting Pot Jac Zinder, Edited by Mary McNamara
Traveling in Style : Dog Days in Provence : Fashion and Sporting Notes From the Menerbes Dog Show PETER MAYLE, Excerpted from "Toujours Provence," by Peter Mayle , published by Alfred A. Knopf. Copyright 1991 by Peter Mayle.
Traveling in Style : The Lost Art of Travel : Why Go Anywhere If What You Really Want Is the Comforts of Home? PAUL FUSSELL, Fussell is a scholar, author and Donald T. Regan Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania. His latest book, "Bad: The Dumbing of America," will be published in October by Summit Books/Simon & Schuster.
Losing It in Fat City : Whether You're a Ricer or a Wittenbergian, a Stuelkeite or a Structure Houser, Durham's Got a Diet for you Mark Stuart Gill, Mark Stuart Gill is a journalist and screenwriter in Los Angeles.
The Wine List Dan Berger
REAL ESTATE
Not Strawberry Fields Forever : Oxnard: Although not the farm town it once was and with traffic increasing, a country atmosphere still reigns in the wide open spaces. KATHY PRICE, Price is a free-lance writer who lives in Santa Barbara. and
Some Good Advice and It's Free DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 13
Cold on Hot Property
Home Inspectors
Contractors' Scrutiny Doesn't Go Far Enough
A Rocking Horse Can Be of Different Color STEVE ELLINGSON, Ellingson has been designing patterns and plans for the amateur woodworker since 1948.
Home Improvement : Switch to a Dimmer for Controlled Brightness : Lighting: Adjustable illumination enhances ambience and lowers electric bills. GARY ABRAMS, Abrams is a Los Angeles general contractor and a free-lance writer
21st Beautification Awards Announced
Your Mortgage : First-Time Buyers Turn to Relatives DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AUCTION : Riverside County
Can Owner Charge for New Carpet? KEVIN POSTEMA, Postema is the editor of Apartment Age Magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA), an apartment owners' service group
Japanese Investors Turn Interest to Golf Courses : 'Golf Friction' Stirs Fear Fees Will Become Prohibitive to Americans KIRSTIN DOWNEY, THE WASHINGTON POST
Washing Leaves Could Get Rid of Spider Mites Bill Sidnam
What's in a Name?
BUSINESS
Maverick Farmer's Drought Solution : Agriculture: Lee Simpson says high-tech drip irrigation means growing better crops with less water. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing Short of a Miracle Needed at Trade Talks : Commerce: As the 107-nation conference begins in Paris, election-year politics and a huge gap on farm subsidies are hurdles in revamping longstanding world trade rules. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WASHINGTON : Businesses Lobby Against Plan to Tax Them for Children's Aid Programs CATHERINE COLLINS, CATHERINE COLLINS is a Washington writer
Deduct Move to New Home if You Pass IRS Test CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Are Southland Colleges Ahead of the Game?
Dow Index Is Trying to Tell Us Something
Funds Do Care About a Company's Ethics
An Awesome Outlook for Global Builders JAMES FLANIGAN
Price Hikes Flatten Champagne Market : Sales: French producers are faced with a sharp increase in grape costs as California sparkling wines gain a greater market share. ALAN J. WAX, NEWSDAY
Making the Happiest Day of Your Life Cost Less KATHY M. KRISTOF
Crisis Plan's Leak Smudges Clorox : Publicity: The bleach firm distances itself from a hardball anti-Greenpeace strategy that fell into the environmental group's hands. CHARLES CAMPBELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Success' Out of Failure : Banking: The liquidation of Valencia Bank in Santa Ana ended with all creditors and depositors paid off, and a surplus. So should it have been seized at all? JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paradise Lost in Wake of FDIC Lawsuit JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Investigating Rumors of 'Squeeze' on Bond Sales JOHN M. BERRY, WASHINGTON POST
The 1990s Will Experience a Surplus of Skilled Labor A. GARY SHILLING, A. GARY SHILLING is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., a Springfield, N.J.-based economic consulting firm
Don't Buy the Hype for Those Hygiene Items
Many Banks Have Started Managing Portfolios RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES is editor of Personal Investor, a national consumer-finance magazine based in Irvine
Chairman Faces Immense Task in Reshaping IBM : Technology: John F. Akers' frustrations are reflected in reports of lectures to his managers. But he has been criticized for not making the tough decisions. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Supreme Court on Abortion
PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL : Zionism Is Racism, Right? : In 30 hours, Israel conducts history's largest single migration of black Africans to freedom. It's the stuff of legends. DANIEL E. BUTLER, Daniel E. Butler, an attorney in Pittsburgh, Pa., writes a weekly column for the Los Angeles newspaper B'nai B'rith Messenger, from which this is adapted
Monthly Report
The Cuba Thaw : With the end of the Cold War and the removal of Cuban-American opposition, Washington is running out of excuses for avoiding new ties with Castro. William A. Orme Jr., William A. Orme Jr., a journalist, specializes in Latin American issues
What Would They Be Getting Us Into? : The new NATO: mechanism for collective intervention?
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : What's Trickling Down to Students Is the Bankruptcy of the Present Rob Neill, Rob Neill is a senior majoring in journalism at San Jose State University
PLATFORM : Goddess for America KENT BRIGGS, KENT BRIGGS of Long Beach is a senior fellow at the Denver-based Center for the New West and PHILIP M. BURGESS is its president. They believe that a replica of the Goddess of Democracy , the statue built by Chinese students in Tian An Men Square to symbolize their desire for democracy , would be a perfect symbol of Los Angeles' multiculturalism. They said:
Leadership Others Might Emulate : Two energy powerhouses voluntarily do their bit to fight the greenhouse effect
Ballot Recommendations : Races for City Council, Board of Education and Community College
Supreme Court on Abortion
Supreme Court on Abortion
L.A. Ballot Measures
L.A. Ballot Measures
Supreme Court on Abortion
New World Order
Supreme Court on Abortion
Supreme Court on Abortion
Should NEA Spend Scarce Arts Money on Grants to Superstars? : Fellowships: Funds that have gone to established artists like Eudora Welty or Lionel Hampton might be better spent on youngsters' arts education. Louise Remmey, Louise Remmey writes frequently about the arts
Commemorative Money
COLUMN LEFT : Enraged Also Means Engaged : An American West exhibit has clunky moments, but at least it inspires passionate response. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
Stigma, Risk and the Florida AIDS Dental Cases : Health: Should dentists and doctors have to tell patients they have AIDS? The decision should not be clouded by stigmatizing stereotypes. David Schulman, David Schulman is supervising attorney of the AIDS/HIV Discrimination Unit of the Los Angeles city attorney's office
Supreme Court on Abortion
While the City Spins Out of Control : Government: Los Angeles seems to be going through a textbook case of a city descending into chaos. Can we lurch back from the abyss? Mike Davis, Mike Davis is the author of "City of Quartz: Excavating the Future of Los Angeles."
'Back Pay' Doesn't Begin to Be Enough : Discrimination: No matter how awful the offense, victims of gender discrimination can't sue for damages. The remedy is the civil rights bill of 1991. BARBARA BOXER and DON EDWARDS, Rep. Barbara Boxer (D-Greenbrae) is a member of the executive committee of the congressional caucus for women's issues. Rep. Don Edwards (D-San Jose) is chairman of the House subcommittee on civil and constitutional rights
William Reilly : Rebuilding the EPA From the Ashes Into a Political Force to Reckon With Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic. He spoke with William K. Reilly at the administrator's Washington office
'What Would the World Be to Us, If the Children Were No More' : Pollution: If Californians want to heed the poet Longfellow's cautionary note, they must stop committing environmental child abuse. Al Meyerhoff and Lawrie Mott, Al Meyerhoff is a senior attorney and Lawrie Mott is a senior scientist with the San Francisco office of the Natural Resources Defense Council
Bush on School Choice
BOOK MARK : To Commit Suicide: Who Can Say Why or Why Not? : On Feb. 14, 1984, a teen-ager named Justin Spoonhour hanged himself. The author, already investigating adolescent suicides, uses Spoonhour's death to explore the psychological and sociological reasons why people kill themselves. An excerpt. George Howe Colt, George Howe Colt is a staff writer for Life magazine
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