What happened on March 31, 1991

NEWS

BOOKS

Should Our Children Be Told? By Nina Barrett, \o7 Barrett is the author of "I Wish Someone Had Told Me" (Simon & Schuster), a book about motherhood. \f7
A Modified Limited Hangout : ONE OF US: Richard Nixon and the American Dream, \o7 By Tom Wicker (Random House: $24.95; 731 pp.) \f7 By Martin F. Nolan, \o7 Nolan covered the Nixon White House for The Boston Globe, where he is now an associate editor. \f7
Oh Lord, Save Me From New Grub Street By Robert Ward, \o7 Ward's novel, "Red Baker," won the PEN West Award as the best work of fiction for 1985. His new book, "The King of Cards," will be published next year\f7
The Journey to Belonging : BLACK ICE, \o7 By Lorene Cary (Alfred A. Knopf: $19.95; 256 pp.) \f7 By Ellen Goodman Lorene Cary, \o7 Goodman is a syndicated columnist at the Boston Globe\f7 ; \o7 her latest book is "Making Sense" (Atlantic Monthly Press). \f7
The Distance in California by CLARK COOLIDGE
PLAINS SONG FOR FEMALE VOICES \o7 by Wright Morris (David... By Charles Solomon
THE COAST OF CHICAGO \o7 by Stuart Dybek (Vintage: $9.00... By Charles Solomon
ASTRONOMY FROM A TO Z: A Dictionary of Celestial Objects... By Charles Solomon
THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE 1453 \o7 by Sir Steven Runciman... By Charles Solomon
THE TRIAL OF LADY CHATTERLY: Regina v. Penguin Books... By Charles Solomon
THE WITCH OF GIVINGSNAKE AND OTHER STORIES \o7 by Robert... By Charles Solomon
THE DECLINE OF THE SEA TURTLES: Causes and Prevention \o7... By Charles Solomon
A Peek at the Private Kipling : THE LETTERS OF RUDYARD KIPLING: Volume I: 1872-89; Volume II: 1890-99, \o7 edited by Thomas Pinney (University of Iowa Press: $42.50 each, $75 set of two; 386 and 389 pp., respectively)\f7 By John Espey, \o7 Espey's current book is "Strong Drink, Strong Language," reminiscences beginning with his youth in China\f7
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Fiction By Sharon Dirlam
Fiction By Sharon Dirlam
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Kenneth Turan
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Silly or Serious, but Always Stylish By Barbara Bottner, \o7 Bottner's forthcoming picture books are "Aunt Margaret and Me" and "Bootsie Barker Bites."\f7
Fiction By Sharon Dirlam
THE L.A. MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR \o7 by Art Fein (Faber... By Kenneth Turan
Nonfiction
Homily Grits : GOSPEL HOUR, \o7 By T. R. Pearson (William Morrow: $19.95; 384 pp.)\f7 By Winston Groom, \o7 Groom is a novelist and screenwriter living in Magnolia Springs, Ala\f7

ENTERTAINMENT

BUSINESS

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

OPINION

REAL ESTATE

Board Won't Enforce Limit on Occupants By Jan Hickenbottom, \o7 Hickenbottom is past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization\f7
Old West Welcomes Today's Urban Pioneers : Victor Valley: The four cities beyond Cajon Pass are welcoming an influx of residents who like the home prices and clean air. By Jeanne Boyer, \o7 Boyer is a Riverside free-lance writer\f7
Roof Held Up Well, but May Need Replacing From \o7 Popular Mechanics\f7

SPORTS

TRAVEL

What happened on March 31, 1991

NEWS

By Tapping His Artistic Nature, Diplomat Makes Sense of His Life By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

They Fight to Curb Thirst of Plant Life : Pasadena: Landscape architects are trying to wean the city from lush green lawns in favor of more water-efficient vegetation. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

It's over. It's finally over, no fooling. After 26 years... By Vicki Torres

Whimsy of Water Supplies : Drought: Some communities must impose broad controls on water usage, while cities that have their own wells escape with mild cutbacks. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Full House : Huntington Park: Five lunch periods. Three sets of recesses. At Miles Avenue, the nation's biggest elementary school, it takes strict organization to make everything work. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Police Issue Warning About Car-Theft Scam : Crime: Thieves using stolen credit data have taken 30 new cars from dealerships and resold or subleased them. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Advocates of Affordable Housing Reject Developer Plan : Development: Activists angrily criticize a voluntary incentive program suggested by builders. One opponent calls it 'a 100% rip-off.' By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Defense Portrays Jackson as Racist Troublemaker : Courts: Lawyers for two former Long Beach police officers try to defuse dramatic videotape by putting spotlight on the activist and questioning his motives. By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

All the World's a Parade for South Gate Couple By Lee Harris

Robert Kushner has been among the leaders of the pattern... By Susan Paterno

Nine Agencies Fined for Using Too Much Water : Conservation: Cerritos faces the largest surcharge--$62,291. Some agencies are claiming they're being soaked. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Hawaii, Once Extinction Capital, Turns to Preservation : Environment: State accounts for nearly three-fourths of nation's lost bird species. But a new breed of public official is coming to the rescue. By Lou Cannon, THE WASHINGTON POST

Irish Still Warm to Arrival of Easter Week's 'Rebellion Weather' : Uprising: The 1916 revolt against the British fired up the imaginations of Ireland's literary guard, including Joyce, Yeats, Shaw and O'Casey. By Hugh A. Mulligan, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adventurers Have Heard the Call of the Wild Worldwide By Elaine Kurtenbach, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japanese Woman Scales Mountains While Ignoring Society's Stereotypes By Elaine Kurtenbach, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Group in Mexican State Urges Return of Legal Abortion Associated Press

Servant Girl Is a Cinderella in Stone : Archeology: Beautifully detailed Egyptian statue is the latest surprise from a cemetery that has produced many since its discovery last August. By Mimi Mann, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chief Asks for Inquiry in Florida Beating Death From United Press International

Unreported Gifts and Favors Cast Shadow on 'Conscience of the Senate' : Politics: Mark O. Hatfield's sterling reputation is tarnished by recent revelations. Some say his 'halo' made him a tempting target. By Jill Lawrence, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gym on Wheels Gets Clients Rolling : Health: It's hard to duck disciplined exercise when a 5-ton 'Fitness Fleet' rig is idling in the driveway at dawn. By Robert M. Andrews, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deli Worker Carves Out a Fortune : Antiques: On a $40,000-a-year salary, George Way has amassed pieces of furniture worth millions. He ranks as one of the nation's top collectors. By Judie Glave, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan's Kobe Beef Is a Cut Above : Lifestyle: Steaks from the pampered, beer- guzzling cattle cost $100 each in New York restaurant. The U.S. importer says demand is insatiable. By Paul Geitner, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boat Capsizes; 19 Missing Reuters

Some AIDS Victims Get Free Marijuana From U.S. to Fight Symptoms : Medicine: Acquired immune deficiency syndrome gives new impetus to those who contend that pot has medicinal value. By Michael Isikoff, THE WASHINGTON POST

Farm Haven of Disabled Pleases Residents but Raises Concerns : Mental health: Some experts say it's a throwback to insane asylums. To others, a communal farm is a welcome alternative to the usual programs. By Lisa Perlman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

MWD's Thirst for New Customers Continues : Drought: Critics urge a moratorium on annexations. Officials say it is not a growth-control agency. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Despite Disneyland, Berry Grower Stands His Ground : Park expansion: For Hiroshi Fujishige, the land is more than a matter of money. It is a matter of family. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Soviet Georgians Probably Will Vote Today to Secede : Nationalism: After 70 years, the southern republic is extricating itself from the grip of Moscow. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER

GIs Horrified by Iraqi Repression : Gulf: American troops are ordered not to interfere in the uprising against Hussein. They watch helplessly as his forces shell a hospital and refugee camp. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Fellow Russian Says Yeltsin Seeking Dictatorial Powers By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLUMN ONE : Ex-POW's Tale of a Nightmare : Marine flier Guy Hunter endured 46 days of physical and psychological torture in Iraqi hands. He finally made a videotape denouncing the war, believing he might not live. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Some Oil Fires Die Out, Other Problems Loom By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Saudi Women Still Paying for Taking a Spin By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sun Drifts Into Snowy Picture in the Mountains By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Rain Helps O'Connor Repel Storm of Criticism : Drought: The San Diego mayor was chastised for opposing mandatory rationing in her city. With a little help from above, she claims vindication. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER

REGIONAL REPORT : A Haunting History : Houses With Murderous Pasts Fail to Scare Away Buyers, Renters By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Minimum Wage for State Loses Its Luster : Labor: Once highest in the nation, $4.25 an hour will become the federal requirement on Monday. State officials are deadlocked over a hike. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER

Palm Springs Sees a Kinder and Gentler Spring Break : Crackdown: City officials call the week the most orderly and successful in years. But merchants catering to the young say it was a financial disaster. By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Iraqis Attend Arab League Session : Diplomacy: After hasty declarations of mutual resolve to restore unity, the meeting adjourned. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Soviet Stand on Japan Isles Seems Eased By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Ukraine Prelate in Emotional Return to His Homeland By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Israel Uses Police, Curfews to Stifle Land Day Protests From Reuters

Mandela, Black Rival Accept Blame in Strife From Reuters

Shevardnadze Urges Intense Mideast Bid : Mediation: Ex-Soviet foreign minister wants Security Council to concentrate on the Arab-Israeli conflict. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Civilians Flee Under Iraqi Shelling : Uprising: A Kurdish rebel leader says government troops are concentrating north of Mosul. By Alex Efty, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scowcroft Mideast Mission Revealed Times Wire Services

Total of PACs Giving Election Funds Declines By Dwight Morris and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Graffiti Mars Wall of Honor on Ellis Island From Associated Press

Murder Plot Verdict Shocked Teacher From Associated Press

Couple Rescue Orphan Seal Pup on Beach By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Friends, Family, Musicians Pay Tribute to Electric Guitar Pioneer Fender : Memorial: They recall a humble man who revolutionized popular music with his instruments. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

California IN BRIEF : MENLO PARK : Kidnapers Wrong About Woman From Times Staff and Wire Reports

California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Boy, Chief Agree: Fire the Officers From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Former Foe of Builders Now Gets Their Money : Politics: Mission Viejo's mayor, once a target of firms that wanted him recalled, changes his voting pattern. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Corona Favors Annexations, but Not All Agree : Growth: Developers want city to bring their projects within its boundaries. Some residents say the area already is overbuilt. By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Rural Enclave Controls Fate of Crucial Expansion Sought by City By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Two Beach Cities Say Alcohol Ads Are OK at Events : Volleyball: Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach have no plans to follow Huntington Beach's ban on alcohol advertising that caused the Women's Professional Volleyball Assn. to move event. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Musical Moore : One of America's Favorite Brits Shares His Passion for the Piano on 'Orchestra!' By Daniel Cerone, Times Staff Writer

Directed by George Sidney in 1946, The Harvey Girls... By Kevin Thomas