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What happened on May 26, 1991
TRAVEL
Shedding Light on Baskets in Nautical Tradition JENNIFER MERIN
Relaxing at the Source of Los Angeles River JOHN McKINNEY
Facing the Facts: Baggage Not Being X-Rayed on Flights in United States : Security: With no system to match passengers and their bags, such as the one used on international flights, terrorists could check in explosive devices. PETER S. GREENBERG
Frequently First
Saw No Damage
More on Ireland
He's Got Their Number
Outstanding Hotel
More on Ireland
Canal Zones : Sampling Scenery, Grand Cuisine and History on Three European Waterways : Berlin's River Spree EDWARD HARPER, Harper is a novelist and former U.S. foreign press attache living in the South of France.
Discounts Now Available at Hotels in San Diego, Lake Tahoe BILL HUGHES
Good Rates Offered at New Hotel in Nuremberg LUCY IZON
Hotel Birthday Is Time to Sample Madeira Life KIM UPTON
Tape Reveals Reel Truth About Alaska's Gulf BETTY MARTIN
Classes Help Passengers Practice Their French in Classes : CRUISE: Some Passengers Study French En Route to Paris SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Canal Zones : Sampling Scenery, Grand Cuisine and History on Three European Waterways : France's Champagne Country STEPHEN WILLIAMS, NEWSDAY
One Man's Fight to Keep His Wanderlust Alive : JOURNEY: Comfort of Last Travels JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Canal Zones : Sampling Scenery, Grand Cuisine and History on Three European Waterways : Sweden's Gota Canal LINDA DEUTSCH, Deutsch is a writer with the Associated Press in Los Angeles. and
Singing the Praises of Romantic Guadalajara BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
REAL ESTATE
Times Garden Editor Bob Smaus, above left, reveals secrets for creating a garden that just keeps on growing, despite drought, freezes, occasional rains and setbacks ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Rocker Rolls Into Malibu RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Your Mortgage : Looking for Home? Look at Your Credit Too ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Manager Needs Supervision JAN HICKENBOTTOM, Hickenbottom is past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Assns. Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization
Dean Harris to Step Down in '92
Town Proud of Its Historical Roots : Whittier: Started as a Quaker colony, the city offers homes with great range of prices. MARIAN BOND, Bond is a La Habra Heights free-lance writer
Doghouse Does Double Duty STEVE ELLINGSON
3 Architects Are Honored
IRS Clarifies Rules on Tax-Free Exchanges : Shelter: Latest changes in IRS rules that help investors with capital gains are interpreted. BENNY L. KASS, Kass is a Washington lawyer and newspaper columnist specializing in real estate and tax matters
'Shock Absorbers' Fix Noisy Pipes From Associated Press
NEWS
Clandestine Trade in Illegal Irish Poteen Liquor Thrives in Western Ireland Wilds PETER MILLERSHIP, REUTERS
The season-series finale of "Dallas" was an absurd and...
Stepson Is Charged in 4 Murders : Violence: A Wyoming mother and 3 boys are dead in the shotgun slayings. The suspect is an honor student and school council leader, but some call him a 'bully.' JULIA PRODIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marriage Roots Traced to Ancient Tribes MARK R. HOROWITZ, FOR UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Notorious Colombian Drug Lord, Pablo Escobar, Offers to Surrender : Medellin Cartel: The fugitive tells a priest he will surrender this week if his safety is guaranteed. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Introducing Sheldon Snail and Wilshire Pig on CBS' 'Claymation' comedy show LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farmer Grows Into a Poet While Tending Fields : Literature: Michael Carey stumbled into rural life but now touts the beauty of his adopted state and its people. ROGER MUNNS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL ROEMER: Unraveling 'The Plot Against Harry' SUSAN KING
California IN BRIEF : SOUTH LAKE TAHOE : Girl, 2 1/2, Stabbed to Death; Man Killed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Woman Becomes 9th to Die in South Korean Violence : Protests: She is apparently trampled. The new prime minister says he hopes to restore 'confidence and trust' in government. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : EXCURSIONS : Riding the Rails GWENDOLYN J. NAGASHIMA
Trials of Suspected Collaborators Resume in Kuwait Court : Justice: Of 25 who appear on charges of cooperating with Iraqi occupation forces, 23 get continuances so their lawyers can prepare a defense. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
40 Injured as Maryland Prisoners Riot From Associated Press
Appalachian Trail Killer Receives Death Sentence United Press International
Ex-Gang Member's Success Story Sets Stage at Summit FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Week
Nostalgic Officials Forget Where Memories Were Put From Associated Press
Student With Cancer OKd to Graduate From Associated Press
Walnut : Business Survey Rejected
Off the Chain Gang THE RSVP STAFF
Monrovia District's Career Adviser Cited
NEWS ANALYSIS : Gorbachev Plea May Sway Bush to Extend Help DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Clinic's Need for Funding Lends Urgency to Art Walk Benefit NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnam Bars Visit by Mrs. Mitterrand to Jailed Dissident Reuters
IN BRIEF : Hazardous Waste Will Be Collected
Pasadena : Ideas to Boost Bicycle Riding
Vet of Other War Has Little to Celebrate ROGER SIMON
U.S. Insistence on Cambodia Linkage Embitters Hanoi : Southeast Asia: A Vietnamese official says the relationship has regressed to the chilly era of a decade ago. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
Freeway Repairs
Seymour Seeks End to Battle in Desert : Environment: Senator tours region and urges a compromise on a plan to create a national park. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
What Did Bush Catch? Lots of Rays and a Chance to Unwind : Presidency: Fishing trip has a typical ending. The holiday weekend shows that he's still determined to keep active. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Industry Council Awards
California IN BRIEF : SAN BERNARDINO : Heart Recipient Leaves Hospital From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOR KIDS : Babying the Planet LIZ GARDNER
Seeking a Remedy for a Child-Care Dilemma
Seeking a Remedy for a Child-Care Dilemma
Seeking a Remedy for a Child-Care Dilemma
Seeking a Remedy for a Child-Care Dilemma
Thanks From Lifetimes
Recession Report Was 'Anemic and Dispirited'
Trying to Relight Sure-Fire Success : Homes: Residential real estate is recovering from recession, but observers disagree about how much and how fast. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slow-Growth Advocate Backs Galanter's Rival : Election: The third-place finisher in the 6th District City Council primary supports Mary Lee Gray. The incumbent's campaign manager has dismissed the endorsement. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Agents Tell Clients to Move Fast : Recovery: Sales pitch seems to be working as commercial tenants who waited out the Gulf War are now looking for space. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. May Renew Entry Ban on Foreigners With AIDS From Associated Press
Rivals Gorbachev, Yeltsin Show Rare Solidarity at Meeting : Soviet Union: The two usually are at odds. But a huddle to chart the troubled nation's future is considered 'a great leap forward.' JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condominiums to Die for: Key West's 5-Level Crypts From United Press International
Pasadena : Theater Revamping Studied
Azusa : Forum on Drought Impact
Business of Biotech Comes of Age in S.D. : Science: The industry has gone from the curious to the serious, fed by early and remarkable success. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No New York State Budget; City Reads It: 'Drop Dead' From Associated Press
THE TIMES POLL : State Residents Oppose Cutting School Funds GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Woman Drowns Trying to Save Boys Swept Down River : Tragedy: The two were being pulled to safety after family's car landed in icy water in Yosemite. A sister and grandmother survive. From Associated Press
Creditors Cut Egypt's Debt Times Wire Services
Thatcher's 'Anonymous Source' Goes Public With His 'Kill the Messenger' Memoirs GILBERT A. LEWTHWAITE, BALTIMORE SUN
Kennedy Nephew Receives Medical School Diploma Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : India Pays Price for Dynasty Politics : Assassination: Gandhi's widow doesn't want the role, and the party is left without a tradition for choosing a leader. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRA-Type Bomb Defused After Boys Use It as Makeshift Soccer Ball Associated Press
Thank you PBS and KCET Channel 28 for two excellent...
President's Air Link to Nuclear Subs Grounded From Associated Press
A Soldier's Words : Author of 'Letter Heard 'Round the World' Returns From Persian Gulf TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Drowns Trying to Save 2 Boys Swept Into River ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fields of Dreams : Jobs Are Out of Reach for Many College Seniors HERMAN WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A : Comedian Warms to Beach Patricia Ward Biederman, Times staff writer
Marin Reconsidering Its Water Policy : Planning: The county has kept supplies scarce in order to slow development. But in the wake of the drought, some residents say it is time to find new sources. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collapse of 2 of City's Largest Firms Leaves Glut of Vacant Office Space : Leasing: Despite marketing effort and lower rents, experts are not confident 1 million square feet of empty offices will be leased soon. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder of Eatery Fails to Calm Plan's Critics : Growth: Restaurant proposal for site of former Jetty restaurant is already the object of a suit by neighbors over environmental concerns. SHAWN DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National School Testing Faces Many Roadblocks : Education: Some experts say exams have ideological, political and technical problems to overcome. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Walnut : Housing Tracts Delayed
California IN BRIEF : BERKELEY : Radioactive Cat Leaves a Trail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Region : Rep. Dreier Will Speak
Airlift of Ethiopia Jews Ends in Joy : Rescue: Operation flies more than 14,000 from embattled Addis Ababa to Israel in just over 33 hours. A plan to whisk them to safety was prepared six weeks ago. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miles of Indy Memories : Picking five of the most incredible 500s as the 75th is about to air SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Forces Train Bolivians to Fight Drug Traffickers : South America: Americans are there in a noncombat role. But hackles are raised over militarization. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Realty Agent Finds Gulf War's End Put Pep in Slow Housing Market : Property: Mar Vista home languished unsold for a year, despite weekend open houses and reduced asking price. 'Everyone was a bunch of looky-loos,' says the seller. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Who Deny Committing Murder Are Out of Prison but Don't Feel Free : Justice: After 9 years, sentences are commuted. The law considers them criminals, so they can't visit relatives in Mexico. But they may be deported. SHARON COHEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheep Count: a Hobby for the Hardy : Volunteers Annually Brave Scorching Temperatures to Check Up on the Bighorn BILL MANSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Manson is a free-lance writer in Coronado.
White Alligators Star in Swamp Exhibit : Animals: The 18 blue-eyed creatures are in demand worldwide. No others are known to exist. MARY FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : BROWSING : A Place to Case R. DANIEL FOSTER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : LANDMARKS : Tinseltown Trivia MARK EHRMAN
Houston Hails Gulf Veterans With Parade From United Press International
Charge of the Casserole Brigade DIANNE KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxi Drivers Brave a Menacing Gauntlet in Belfast's Bomb-Scarred Ghettos of Fear PETER MILLERSHIP, REUTERS
Exorcising His Bird Rights DIANNE KLEIN
Mentally Incompetent Veterans Become Victims of Budget Ax : Entitlements: A little-known rule ends payments to some who need full-time care. Kinships and savings are determining factors. JIM ABRAMS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pasadena : Panel to Study Boundaries
Utah's Colorful Canyons an Arena in Wilderness War : Environment: Congress will decide how much of the West's primeval public lands will stay that way. Rural areas fear losing grazing, timber, minerals. JOHN LANCASTER, THE WASHINGTON POST
COLUMN ONE : Seymour's Overdrive for Success : Pete Wilson's appointed successor settles into his U.S. Senate job with aggressive deal-making. He defends his earlier switches on issues such as abortion and offshore drilling. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Floyd Takes on New Crusade--Sports Betting--Despite Odds MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Noon for Water Kingpins ROBERT A. JONES
Metro Rail Routing
City Uneasy in Oil-Dominated Wetlands Lobby : Environment: Some officials say the Washington group wants weaker habitat protection and Los Angeles should not continue as a member. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waste, Pollution Threaten Antarctica, but Conditions Are Improving : Environment: Nations such as the United States are making a big effort to clean up scientific stations after pointed criticism. PAUL MYLREA, REUTERS
Scientists Race Against Time to Save Fastest Creature Afoot : Cheetahs: The cats are vanishing from the wild and do not breed well in captivity. Studies and laboratory projects seek to replenish their numbers. JEFFREY P. COHN, SMITHSONIAN NEWS SERVICE
Angeles Forest : Trail Maintenance Project
Congress Nears Lifting Combat Ban for Women MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIMES CAMP FUND : A Week Away for 10,000 Kids
Mass Transit Group Lobbies for Bigger Funding Share LAWRENCE L. KNUTSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Foxes on Runways Imperil Passenger Safety at San Jose, Officials Say : Airports: Run-ins with the animals can cause pilots to lose control of aircraft. If relocation attempts fail, canines may be eradicated. CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kurd Refugees Stream Back Into Dahuk From Times Wire Services
Ethiopia Rebels Take No. 2 City; Army Giving Up MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gandhi Probers Seize Videotape From Rally : India: The film reportedly records the assassination. Authorities arrest a number of Sri Lankan insurgents. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hanoi Regime Embittered by U.S. Pressure on Cambodia Peace Pact : Southeast Asia: Vietnam official says normalization of relations has suffered a setback from Washington's 'road map' for settlement. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antarctic Scientists Become a Special Breed of Pioneer PAUL MYLREA, REUTERS
1st Recipient of Totally Portable Heart Pump Dies From Associated Press
No-Fault Bill Would Overhaul State's Auto Insurance System : Analysis: A look at how the proposed bill would affect motorists. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing His Part: A Soviet Emigre Now Helps Others CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Taxes a Key Issue for Winner in San Antonio Mayoral Runoff From Associated Press
Culture Shock Diminishes Pacific Islanders' Dreams of New Life in Utah : Immigration: The pace of life in U.S. is in sharp contrast to easygoing way of life they left behind. They encounter poor jobs, fractured families. FARA WARNER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Math Teacher's Devotion Adds Up to Award HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planning Panel OKs Secession of Hillgreen Drive : Neighborhoods: Residents of cul-de-sac say annexation by Beverly Hills would help emergency vehicles find neighborhood. Proposal now goes to City Council committee. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Army to Give Up South Korea Golf Course Associated Press
Prison Camp Lacks for Women Inmates MICHAEL GRACZYK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Most Malls Still Wait for Business Upturn : Retail: The recession is not over yet but there have been encouraging signs. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just as the final episode of "MASH" was one of the best I...
Death Doesn't Halt Work at One Colorado VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Parenting Programs for Families of '90s Supply Experts, Cozy Reassurance LAUREN LIPTON, Times Staff Writer
Britain Ready to Celebrate Henry VIII's 500th 'Bash' : Monarchy: Historians dispute king's popular image as a womanizer, despite six marriages. HESTER ABRAMS, REUTERS
2 City Council Members Meet in San Antonio Mayoral Runoff From Associated Press
Chicago Facility Provides a Haven for Women Artists : Institutions: The Three Arts Club is the sole survivor of five such clubs that gave those who came to the big city an inexpensive place to stay. TAMARA STARKS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Grazing Subsidies Aid Japanese-Owned Ranches : Trade: Grower in Montana cashes in on quota's end. Firm finds bull market back home for fatter, tastier beef. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Whole Language' Is Changing Way Reading and Writing Are Taught : Education: Pendulum again swings away from phonics and related basic methods. New program seeks to develop word skills 'in context.' MARY ESCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sports Become Fair Game in School Cuts LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unraveling 'Plot Against Harry' Michael Roemer
IN BRIEF : Psychology Chief Feifel Is Honored
5 Improved Scholars Win Robinson Award
We used to applaud "Beverly Hills 90210" (Fox) because of...
New Age, New Slant
Focus : E! for Expansion IRV LETOFSKY
Seeking a Remedy for a Child-Care Dilemma
3 Employees Honored by Bonita District
Mothers Know Best LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Favors Study on Shutting Down Police Dept. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Flip Side of Boom : Real Estate Investor Jumped In When Market Was Hot, Then Came Big Chill JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fix Westwood Village
Crime Novelist Spins Cynicism Into Profit JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Area Math Teachers Win Escalante Awards
Thelma Todd was a victim of her association with organized...
TV Parenting : Programs for Families of the '90s Stock up on Experts and Cozy Reassurance LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking a Remedy for a Child-Care Dilemma
Laid-Off Aerospace Workers Learn the Hazards of 'A' Word TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside's Top-Paid Executives Like Working Where They Live : Salaries: Traffic and high rents haven't discouraged many of the highest-paid entertainment and business moguls from congregating there. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Distress : Unemployment: No job. No money. No hope. Thousands are paying a heavy emotional price as the recession tightens its grip. TINA GRIEGO and FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Help for the Helpless : For abused children, Stuart House offers comprehensive care and a guiding hand through a 'nightmare' system. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : Name That Looney Tune SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
Executive Is No. 1 in Salary That He Can No Longer Collect JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Look at the Top Pay for Top Executives : Business: The San Gabriel Valley's most highly compensated managers come primarily from the engineering and industry fields, a Times survey shows. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Average Annual Water Use
These Trying Times : Sales: While some luxury industries have lost their luster, other merchants are saying the recession has actually improved their business. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both Sides Plot Next Moves After Justices' Decision on Abortion : Reaction: Opponents plan 'stings' to make sure clinics obey the law. Family planners may forgo federal funds or simply break the law. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Seller Bristles at Pressure to Repaint : Thousand Oaks: Planners say the Nesen Infiniti dealership must be coated in an earth tone to match the area's color scheme. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawndale Plans Refunds, Credits to Some Landlords
Encinitas' Hiring Hall for Migrants to Be Closed NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOTTERY RESULTS : May 25
San Diego
Ocean View District to Explain School Changes
Notes about your surroundings.
Officials Hesitant on Suing for Soka University Land : Parklands: Condemnation proceedings could be lengthy and costly. And the school refuses to budge. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROADWORK : Major projects for the week of May 26-June 1
Extra Credit for Creative Thinking : * Santa Ana's School-Funding Idea Just Might Work
Sometimes, Saving the Planet Requires Butting Heads With Bureaucracy TONY PERRY
Vasquez Keeps His Options Open, Pundits Guessing : Politics: His year as chairman of the Board of Supervisors is expected to test his leadership, perhaps determine his future. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Fare Is Fair? : * The Bus-Toll Flap Offers Lessons for Those Who Would Propose Ballot Initiatives
775 Pounds of Cocaine Found on Truck at Border Crossing RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preservation Commissioner Quits After Controversial Vote
2 Men Shot While in Line at Movie From a Times Staff Writer
Obituaries Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
COMMENTARY ON EDUCATION FUNDING : Cutting the Schools Will Cost Society More Than It Will Save : California's children didn't cause the deficit and they shouldn't have to pay for it. Consider them a wise investment. PETER A. HARTMAN, Peter A. Hartman is superintendent of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and teaches school finance at Cal State Fullerton
El Cajon
King Case Sparks Start of Mayoral Race JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist Dies in Fall From Mountain Road
Prenatal Care
Pedestrian Deaths
Assisted Suicide
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
A No Vote for One Institution and a Yes Vote for Another One
Diploma Issue
Dismal News for Community Colleges
A No Vote for One Institution and a Yes Vote for Another One
Clash of Opinions on Marine Stories
Funding the Arts Makes Good Dollars-and-Cents Sense for O.C.
A No Vote for One Institution and a Yes Vote for Another One
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
Port District Rents
The Faces Behind Biotech
Woman's Daughters Give Her 2 New Grandchildren on the Same Night Associated Press
Tustin Base Belongs on County Tax Rolls : * Marine Corps Air Station Represents 1,200 Prime Acres for Potential Development
WATER WATCH: What Cities Are Doing to Conserve Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
San Diego
A Nasty End for the Nice Gandhi JOHN NEEDHAM
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
UCAN Director on Future of SDG&E Greg Johnson and Carol Perruso, Michael Shames, the executive director of the Utility Consumers Action Network, was one of the principal opponents of the recently rejected merger between San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison. The 35-year-old lawyer has been following the utility and representing consumer interests at Public Utilities Commission hearings since 1981. He was interviewed by Times staff writer Greg Johnson and Opinion Editor Carol Perruso
Center to Offer More Than Shelter : Homeless: The North Hollywood facility, featuring a school and private rooms, is designed to help families achieve self-sufficiency. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighters Monument Plan Hasn't Caught Fire With Potential Donors : Tribute: Only one-third of the necessary $200,000 has been raised. Sponsors hope 'Backdraft' will encourage an outpouring of monetary support. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Author of 'Letter Heard Round the World' Is Saluted : Welcoming: A Camarillo soldier whose note home tugged at the nation's emotions receives a surprise greeting. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clash of Opinions on Marine Stories
City Proud of Latino Heritage
The Faces Behind Biotech
They Learned Tough Lesson in Economics : Education: Students involved in the academic decathlon are irate over their school district's budget cuts, which eliminated the extracurricular program. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Leaves Quadriplegic Under Even Bigger Handicap DANA PARSONS
Sense of Community Begins at Home for Interfaith Panel GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offshore Oil Spill Is Seen as Inevitable : Environment: Federal officials say risk of an accident off the Southern California coast would be outweighed by energy rewards. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sending an Early Warning on Gangs--and How Staying in School's Cool : Rally: Santa Ana holds a fun day of parades, hot dogs, balloons and stage shows, but that's all to deliver an anti-crime message to youngsters. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
Dormitory Debts Soar to $2.8 Million : Cal State Northridge: Poor record-keeping allowed hundreds of students to live rent-free in university housing. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biotechnology Explores the Human Body's Molecular Workings TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fun-Seeking Crowds Fill Festivals, Freeways : Events: Garden Grove's celebration of strawberries is expected to draw 250,000. Beaches and the Scottish fair also prove popular. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Innocent Punished
Resolution to Call for Repeal of Abortion Gag Rules : Politics: McCarthy and Watson plan to ask the Legislature to support a bill that would overturn the order that federally funded clinics cannot give counseling advice on the matter. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winning Team: Inglewood and the Lakers MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming to America : Border: Agents deport 300 immigrants a month in a thankless task. To the laborers, it's a senseless disruption of lives. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 8TH DISTRICT RUNOFF : Campaigns of Ridley-Thomas and Wright Are Running in Red JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
45 Guard Troops Return From Mideast Duty
Romantic Con Man Gets Life Sentence
A No Vote for One Institution and a Yes Vote for Another One
8 Beaches Get Failing Grades From Activists : Pollution: Heal the Bay criticizes county for not warning the public about high bacteria levels and not closing the areas. CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Preservation Group to Gather at Park KIP ALLEN
Filling 20th-Century Needs Fills Executive Wallets Too JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind Smoke of 'Backdraft' Is the True Grit of Firefighters JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
Police Seek Gang Member in 2 Fatal Shootings : Crime: The suspect is accused in a killing at a junior high school and a second slaying about two hours later. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Welcome Home for Troops Planned MAIA DAVIS
The Faces Behind Biotech TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Byrds' Co-Founder Clark Died of a Heart Attack, Manager Says From Associated Press
Musician Zsuzsa Heiligenberg Dies
Leuzinger High Suspends 8 in Attack
Gang Member Is Sought in Killings
Man's Body Found on Mulholland Highway
Creating a Controversy: Biology Teacher's Biblical Presentation at School
CAMARILLO : Bear Forages at Fast-Food Outlets JAMES E. FOWLER
Woman Killed, 2 Hurt in Crash Near Sunland
The Faces Behind Biotech
A Matter of Faith : Religion: Set Free Christian Fellowship has helped turn around broken lives, but some close to the church accuse its leader of exercising rigid control over members. He says the criticism stems from a vendetta by lost souls. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadly Spelling
ENTERTAINMENT
RECORD REVIEW : Duel of the 'Zauberflotes' WALTER PRICE
POP MUSIC : From the Mouths of Babes : Another Bad Creation, cultivated 2 1/2 years ago, is now a major schoolyard hip-hop group with a Top 10 single and a hit album DENNIS HUNT, Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer.
Beyond the Ads . . . Obsession : Bruce Weber has always been serious about his art; the problem is he's been so commercially successful with those fashion ads KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna writes about the arts for The Times
DATELINE: THE CITY : Once Upon a Time, There Was a Village With Many Screens David J. Fox
In Brief MIKE BOEHM, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
MADONNA, HERSELF : Hate Her? When the Lights Came On They Respected Her Jack Mathews
New Releases : In Brief Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
COMMENTARY : No Laughing Matter : With so many funny people in show business--and an audience primed to laugh--why can't Hollywood make better comedies? PETER RAINER, Peter Rainer writes about film for The Times.
New Releases : In Brief LEONARD FEATHER, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
The Ojai Festival
Album Review CHRIS WILLMAN, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
Summer Splash III : Looking For Hot Tips? Well, We Recommend . . . : Music and Dance JOHN HENKEN
Blasts--and a Bust--From the Past HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to The Times.
Summer Splash III : Looking For Hot Tips? Well, We Recommend . . . : Stage SYLVIE DRAKE
New Releases : In Brief LEONARD FEATHER, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
Summer Splash III : Looking For Hot Tips? Well, We Recommend . . . : Art WILLIAM WILSON
New Releases : In Brief ZAN STEWART, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
In Brief MIKE BOEHM, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
Willis and Unions
Snipes and Race
Dylan Turns 50
SUBTITLED: FAME : Hollywood, Thy Name Is Seductress Elaine Dutka
Bolton Keeps the Glitz, but Adds Real Soul DENNIS HUNT, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
New Releases : Sensitivity a Stranger to Courtney Pine : ** 1/2 : COURTNEY PINE; "Within The Realms of Our Dreams"; Antilles LEONARD FEATHER, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
Summer Splash III : Looking For Hot Tips? Well, We Recommend . . . : Pop Music ROBERT HILBURN
Nigel Kennedy
Willis and Unions
Will LATC Go Back to the City for Its Allowance? DON SHIRLEY
New Releases : In Brief DON SNOWDEN, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
In Brief RANDY LEWIS, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
Nigel Kennedy
New Releases : **** : JOE LOVANO; "Landmarks"; Blue Note ZAN STEWART, Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic)
Movies : Off-Centerpiece : Hold On! How'd We Get All the Way From Cannes to Col. Kurtz's Place? JACK MATHEWS
Willis and Unions
Summer Splash III : Looking For Hot Tips? Well, We Recommend . . . : Jazz LEONARD FEATHER
Willis and Unions
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : EDDIE, HIMSELF : Mickey . . . Murphy . . . Whatever--Why Haggle Over a Crummy 4 Million Bucks? Nina J. Easton
Mahlermania Lives
Summer Splash III : Making Plans for Summer Fun--Park It : Disneyland and Universal feature TV and movie themes while Snoopy celebrates U.S. entertainment at Knott's Berry Farm LIBBY SLATE, Libby Slate is a free-lance writer.
Cooperative of Performance Artists Enters a New Phase With Fund-Raiser PENELOPE MOFFET, Penelope Moffet writes regularly for Calendar
MARS Bars Oldies in Invasion of L.A. Radio Market PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Hollywood, Art and Women Artists
Artists Bring the Mountains to the Competition : The juried show's top 150 works depicting the Santa Monica range are on display at Peter Strauss Ranch LISBET NILSON, Lisbet Nilson writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar.
Cable Beckons the A-Team : Box-office giants like Spielberg, Lucas and Coppola are finding cable a friendlier--and cheaper--medium for their pet projects NANCY MILLS
SUMMER SPLASH III : How Would You Spend a Perfect Summer Day? Kathleen Kelleher and Shauna Snow
Q&A : Still the WONDER YEARS ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic.
No Slip-Sliding Away With This Guy : Kevin Kline is constantly asking himself, 'Should I do this or that?' But there's never any doubt in his mind about the art of acting LAWRENCE CHRISTON, Lawrence Christon writes about the arts for The Times.
Tootie Heath Beats Musical Path With Great Ones : The CalArts faculty member has made more than 250 recordings and played with jazz standouts here and abroad. ZAN STEWART, Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for Calendar
'Ten Percent Revue' Offers a Proud, Defiant, Amusing Declaration of Homosexual Identity JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Calendar
SPORTS
THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 : Back for a Second Indy 500, Eddie Should Be Ready MIKE DOWNEY
GOLF ROUNDUP : Lohr Shoots a 63 to Lead at Colonial From Associated Press
Ben Johnson Runs Fifth in Return to 100 Meters From Staff and Wire Reports
His Is the Voice of Authority at High School Track Meets : Announcer: Dave Hurlburt gives the crowd insight into what's going on before and after the race. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monarch Girls Hit a Bump in Road : Preps: Despite setbacks at Masters meet, Morningside Coach Tatum is optimistic going into state track meet. GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Foreman Maintains His Optimism About Future of MSL : Soccer: Commissioner calls next season a 'threshold year' for league. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bray Loses Decision in U.S.-Cuba Meet
DIGEST : CLU Senior Bernard Finishes 7th in 400 Meters in NAIA Championships
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Suziqcute Right Pick by McCarron BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dunleavy Gets Message to Play Green Against Trail Blazers CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Canseco Wins Game, Wins Over Fans, 5-3 DAN HAFNER
McCaskill Rounds Back Into Form ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gentile's Big Season Not Big Enough OWEN CANFIELD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soccer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Names And Numbers
COLLEGE BASEBALL : NCAA TOURNAMENT WEST II REGIONAL : Key Error Put Richardson on State of Alert : CSUN: Second baseman responds to Kernen's challenge after costly miscue. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Racing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mitchell Has Best Shot at Maris Mark BILL PETERSON, SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
Tingley Has Best Night of His Career HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Riddoch's Job Not in Jeopardy, Based on Performance So Far BOB NIGHTENGALE
Long Beach Beats Oklahoma State in Central; Plays No. 5 Texas Today From Associated Press
Auto Racing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Padres, Buoyed by Rasmussen, Topple Houston BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS : You Have to Be Willing to Do the Dirty Work to Win in Paris THOMAS BONK
Names in the News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SOFTBALL : COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : UCLA Defeats Missouri, 5-0, Then Eliminates Long Beach From Staff and Wire Reports
Who Is That Driver on the Pole--Again? JIM MURRAY
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hershiser's Return May Be Wednesday BILL PLASCHKE
Three Share $1,665,861 in Super Six from Associated Press
Franklin Trips Over Narbonne's Title Feat ROB FERNAS
The Stand-In Becomes Star for El Toro BARBIE LUDOVISE
Whatever the Pitch, the Goal Is the Same: World Cup : Soccer: Representatives from U.S. cities gather in Los Angeles to try to persuade the organizing committee to let them entertain the world in 1994. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailors Not Quite Ready Yet : 4-A volleyball: Newport Harbor, starting four juniors and a sophomore, beaten by more experienced San Marcos in four-game final. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF : NCAA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS : Sugg, UCLA Recover From Two-Shot Penalty for Title From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Orioles Dropped Ball in Robinson Situation JOHN EISENBERG, THE BALTIMORE SUN
San Fernando Adds to String of Fantastic 4-A Finishes STEVE ELLING
BASEBALL : $280 Million Divided by 800 Won't Go Well ROSS NEWHAN
PREP VOLLEYBALL : Harvard Surprises Royal for 3-A Title MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaney Is a Golden Oldie in Winning 1,500 : Track and field: Her time of 4 minutes 4.92 seconds at San Jose is the world's fastest this year. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' TRACK : Williams, Scott Dash to Double Victories JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 : Call It a Family Outing at Indy 500 : Andretti Clan Will Have a Driver in Each of the First Four Rows in 75th Running MIKE KUPPER, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Americans Should Like Wee Version of Soccer MIKE PENNER
2-A BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Four Hours, 20 Walks, Eight Errors and 35 Runs Later, Grossmont Wins DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sockers Lead League in Championships--and Uncertainty DAVE DISTEL
The Record Makes It Clear: This Team Is World's Worst GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley, El Toro to Meet at Saddleback
PLNC's Penman Wins Marathon
Football From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drake Posts Wins at Ventura in an Indy Weekend Repeat PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boxing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Yugoslavia, Sweden Play for Cup Title From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants Finally Win Without 2 Sluggers DAN HAFNER
SPORTSCOPE : El Camino College Lineman Dies
THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 : Indianapolis 500 Lineup
Playing the Palace No Trouble for Bulls; Pistons Fall, 113-107 SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BOWLING : Albrecht Averages 222 for Early Lead DON SNYDER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gainey's Reputation Is Well-Deserved MIKE NADEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAILING : Duker's Evolution in Position to Win the Cal Cup Again RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOFTBALL : Escondido, Hilltop, Bishop's Capture Titles DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lemieux Deserves Spotlight : Stanley Cup: Penguin star helps his team beat North Stars, 8-0, for the title and also picks up the MVP honor. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Outlasts Royal in 5 Games to Win Title : Prep volleyball: Second-seeded Saracens upend top-seeded Highlanders in long seesaw battle for 3-A championship. KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3-A BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Mira Mesa's Hause, Montgomery's Wazal Pitch Their Teams into Final JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Cypress Shocks No. 1 Sacramento From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASEBALL : NCAA TOURNAMENT WEST II REGIONAL : Northridge Shakes Up Portland in 12-7 Win MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sullivan, San Pasqual Relay Team Set Records MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : With an Off-Day, Lewis Gets Day Off HELENE ELLIOTT
Dodgers Put Reds on Edge BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Clock Ticking but Haslock Still Dreams GARY KLEIN
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS : Unseeded Corona del Mar Pair Beaten in Final KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASEBALL : NCAA REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Northridge Keeps Hitting, Beats Portland, 12-7 From Staff and Wire Reports
Whittier Christian Takes Title in Four : 2-A volleyball: Heralds avoid fifth game, defeat top-seeded Calvary Chapel. Sohegian's two kills and an ace finish the match. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa From Times Staff and Wire Reports
USC Gets 22 Hits in Rout of Pepperdine : College baseball: Trojans also pound out four home runs in 17-7 victory before record crowd of 2,887. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Last Time for Foyt : Race: He's not the favorite this year, but, at 56, the four-time winner is front and center. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Difference in the Climate : Ex-Padres Alomar and Carter Adjusting to Life in Toronto SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Take a Gander at Ten Goose Now : Goossens' Family-Run Van Nuys Boxing Club Prospers After Humble Start RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS : NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS : Arnold and Palmer Meet in Final From Staff and Wire Reports
BOOKS
Environmental Case : BIODEGRADABLE SOAP, By Amy Ephron (Houghton Mifflin: $18.95; 159 pp.) Donna Levin, Levin is the author of "California Street" (Simon & Schuster)
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Nonfiction Kenneth Turan
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
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Deconstruction Derby
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Beyond Nonfiction KIMBERLY OLSON FAKIH, Fakih is the author/selector of "Of Cabbages & Kings: The Best in Magazine-Writing for Kids," and the forthcoming "The Literature of Delight," about humor and children's books
Remembrances of China Past : THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, By Andrea Barrett (Pocket Books: $18.95; 252 pp.) : AVENUE OF ETERNAL PEACE, By Nicholas Jose (E. P. Dutton: $18.95; 288 pp.) Carolyn Wakeman, Wakeman, who lived for four years in Beijing, teaches at the Graduate School of Journalism of the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of "To the Storm: The Odyssey of a Revolutionary Chinese Woman."
Nonfiction
Happily Ever After : THE FIREMAN'S FAIR, By Josephine Humphreys (Viking: $19.95; 254 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Transforming the Magdalene Myth : WOMAN RUNNING IN THE MOUNTAINS, By Yuko Tsushima (Pantheon: $22; 220 pp.) Susan Cheever, Cheever's memoir about her mother's family, "Treetops," has just been published by Bantam
HOTHEADS AND HOLY MEN : THE ZUNI MAN-WOMAN, By Will Roscoe (University of New Mexico Press: $24.95; 328 pp.) Evan S. Connell, Connell won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in 1985 for "Son of the Morning Star . "
Jumping To Conclusions
HOTHEADS AND HOLY MEN : CUSTER'S LAST CAMPAIGN: Mitch Boyer and the Little Bighorn Reconstructed, By John S. Gray (University of Nebraska Press: $35; 496 pp.) Leo Braudy, Braudy is the author of "The Frenzy of Renoun: Fame and Its History" and, most recently, "Native Informant" (Oxford)
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Fiction Sharon Dirlam
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
Nonfiction Alex Raksin
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'Blast Furnaces'
Idle Hands Are the Devil's Playthings BARBARA BOTTNER, Bottner frequently reviews books for The Times
What the Finger Writes, By ALICE WALKER
Gravity's Rainbow
Diagnosing Doctors' New Dilemmas : STRANGERS AT THE BEDSIDE: A History of How Law and Bioethics Transformed Medical Decision Making, By David J. Rothman (Basic Books: $24.95; 356 pp.) Perri Klass, Klass is a physician and author. Her most recent book is a novel, "Other Women's Children" (Random House)
A Close Second to God : WOODY ALLEN: A Biography, By Eric Lax (Alfred A. Knopf: $24; 377 pp.) Susan Isaacs, Isaacs is a novelist and screenwriter
BUSINESS
Swollen Salaries Are Often Just the Tip of the Iceberg KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County's Highest-paid Executives
Excess: Byproduct of Fear JAMES FLANIGAN
Free-Trade Pact Must Give U.S. Firms, Workers Edge LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON, LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON is a professor of economics and business administration at UC Berkeley
Industry Is Unlikely to Have S&L-Type Troubles RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES is editor of Personal Investor, a national consumer-finance magazine based in Irvine
Newspapers Can Be More Interesting
The Lowdown on Saving for Higher Education KATHY M. KRISTOF
Don't Overlook the Environment
NME Misses Point of Health-Care System
PC Ratings Challenged
Joint Ventures Failing to Lift Soviet Economy : Trade: Disillusion sets in as the country's condition continues to disintegrate. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA'S HIGHEST-PAID EXECUTIVES : Buyout Boon
Figuring Out Interest on a Mortgage Payment CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Sky Is No Limit for Executive Pay : Compensation: The Times' annual California survey finds employment pacts that seemed far-fetched just a few years ago are fast becoming the rule. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA'S HIGHEST-PAID EXECUTIVES : Pick of the Perks
CALIFORNIA'S HIGHEST-PAID EXECUTIVES : Home-Builders' Blues
The 'Golden Coffin' Deal KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executives Still Dangle by Lucrative Parachutes KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Corporate Chiefs Had Year of Ups, Downs JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How-To Books Increase Bankruptcy Filings
Huge Salaries Are Sometimes Just the Tip of the Iceberg KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adventures in Red Tape: Preparing to Open a Moscow Hotel CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Banking Reform Passes One Hurdle : A House subcommittee gets serious about revamping the industry
It's Hard to Say No to Parks : Proposition 1 has the right goals, but it's the wrong time
PERSPECTIVE ON AUTO INSURANCE : Is No-Fault What California Needs? : NO: The industry hopes the initial $220 price tag of no-fault will divert attention from its true cost. HARVEY ROSENFIELD, Harvey Rosenfield is chairman of Voter Revolt, the grass-roots group that sponsored Proposition 103
Free Speech
Verdicts in 2 Police Cases
Bush's Priorities
Verdicts in 2 Police Cases
COLUMN LEFT : Latinos Ask, With Friends Like These . . . : Their own organizations took business' side over workers' concerns about free trade. RODOLFO F. ACUNA, Rodolfo F. Acuna is a professor of Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge
Verdicts in 2 Police Cases
The Flight of a Dictator Won't Save Ethiopia From Political Collapse : Africa: Peace and prosperity won't return until the government gives in to Eritrea's longstanding struggle for formal independence. Tom Killion, Tom Killion is a professor of African history at Bowdoin College
PERSPECTIVE ON AUTO INSURANCE : Is No-Fault What California Needs? : YES: Consumers, not lawyers or the industry, would triumph with this basic, low-cost policy. HARRY SNYDER and JUDITH BELL, Harry Snyder is director of the West Coast regional office of Consumers Union. Judith Bell is director of special projects
The Skid-Row Poor Are Still Being Sacrificed to the Ritual of Progress : Homeless: Despite all their efforts, it remains questionable whether advocates of low-cost housing can resist the press of downtown development. Jeff Dietrich, Jeff Dietrich is a member of the Los Angeles Catholic Worker community, which operates a skid-row kitchen and other services
The Space Station Question: What's It Supposed to Do? : NASA: As its price got bigger, its size, number of features and intended mission shrank? Is it now one ridiculous--and too expensive--step for mankind? Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic
India's Fate : A dynasty ends but the country prevails. David Lelyveld, David Lelyveld, a dean at Columbia University, is an historian of India
Verdicts in 2 Police Cases
Polish Women Still Wait in Line--for Their Rights : Solidarity: Even though the Polish Parliament rejected a tough new abortion law, the new regime seems to have little place for women. Krystyna Lubelska, Krystyna Lubelska, who spent three months in Los Angeles as a Times Mirror Fellow, is features editor of Zycie Warszawy newspaper
Who's a Real American? and Why Philippines Should Oust U.S. Bases Newspaper and magazine commentary around the Pacific Rim .
PLATFORM : Don't Be Goaded XAVIER HERMOSILLO, XAVIER HERMOSILLO, a governmental affairs consultant who has served as chief of staff to both Republican and Democratic members of the state Legislature, commented on the official-looking hate letter sent to the homes of Spanish-surnamed students last week at Santa Monica High School:
Neo-Nazism in East Germany
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : A PC Policeperson Learns Who Benefits from Affirmative Actions Pamela Cheek, Pamela Cheek is a graduate student in comparative literature at Stanford University
Taking a Free-Market Tack on Environment : It's worth a try but with some modifications
Vytautas Landsbergis : Navigating Through Treacherous Shoals for Lithuania's Independence Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a national correspondent for The Times
UC Tuition
Verdicts in 2 Police Cases
BOOK MARK : Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Woody Allen Eric Lax, Eric Lax is the author of "On Being Funny: Woody Allen and Comedy." Woody Allen's films are more personal than political. His biographer tells of one venture across that line. An excerpt
Neo-Nazism in East Germany
Verdicts in 2 Police Cases
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