What happened on September 08, 1991

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SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America
SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America : Why Haven't They Matched the Success of Others? By Cornel West, \o7 Cornel West is director of the Afro-American Studies Program at Princeton University and author of "The American Invasion of Philosophy\f7 ,\o7 " among other books\f7
SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America : Can African-Americans Be Bigots, Too? By Fred Powledge, \o7 Fred Powledge is the author of "Free at Last? The Civil Rights Movement and the People Who Made It" (Little, Brown)\f7
SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America : Does America Need More Civil-Rights Laws? By Julian Bond, \o7 Julian Bond, a former Georgia state senator, is a visiting professor at the American University in Washington and \f7 at \o7 Harvard\f7 .
Barbara Jordan : Closing the Gap in Perception : SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America By Molly Ivins, \o7 Molly Ivins is a political columnist for the Dallas Times Herald. She interviewed Jordan at the former representative's home\f7
BOOK MARK : SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America : 'Beneath His Fearless Exterior, He Feared' By Bruce Perry, \o7 Bruce Perry, who for many years taught political science in the University of Texas system, is editor of "Malcolm X: The Last Speeches." Malcolm X mobilized black rage and black pride. He also turned his premonitions of early death into a self-fullfilling prophecy, the author contends. An excerpt\f7
Police Reform Is Moving Along
Back to the Dark Ages? : Singapore's Goh wants to slow down local glasnost movement
HEALTH WATCH : Quack Diagnosis
The Last Days of the Soviet Lifeline : Now Cuba faces a midlife crisis
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SOVIET UNION : Yeltsin--Democrat, Not Autocrat : Americans, of all people, should understand that shedding an illegitimate government means going outside the old laws. By Martin Malia, \o7 Martin Malia is a professor of history at UC Berkeley. His writings on Soviet affairs include a 1990 piece for the journal Daedalus under the pseudonym "Z."\f7
COLUMN RIGHT / WALTER LAQUEUR : Independence May Enslave Millions : The rush toward national separatism is an invitation to economic ruin and to undemocratic rulers. By Walter Laqueur, \o7 Walter Laqueur is chairman of the International Research Council of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington\f7
COLUMN LEFT / GEORGE MILLER : Lip Service Is All We Give to Democracy : Bush's timid initial response to the Soviet coup is merely typical of U.S. foreign policy, which exalts stability above all. By George Miller, \o7 Rep. George Miller (D-Martinez) is chairman of the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs\f7
PLATFORM : Black Self-Help By Royce Esters, \o7 ROYCE ESTERS is president of the Compton branch of the NAACP\f7 .\o7 Nationally, the NAACP opposes the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. Commenting on his personal support of Thomas, Esters told The Times:\f7
SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America : Is Affirmative Action Necessary to Level the Playing Field? By Arthur A. Fletcher, \o7 Arthur A. Fletcher is chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and distinguished professor of business administration at the University of Denver\f7
PLATFORMS : SPECIAL REPORT: Race and Black America : Racism: Have You Ever Seen or Experienced It? By Jeff Levin, \o7 Platform interviews were conducted by Jeff Levin, a free-lance writer in Santa Monica who does Political Forecasts for The Times\f7

REAL ESTATE

Your Mortgage : In Divorce Case, Lenders Seek Security By Benny L. Kass, \o7 Kass is a Washington lawyer and newspaper columnist specializing in real estate and tax matters\f7
Japanese Investment in U.S. Real Estate \o7 (Billions of dollars)\f7
Karras Tackles Malibu Move By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reading Signs--Is Market at Bottom? By Bradley Inman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Inman is a syndicated real estate columnist\f7
How to Make Sluggish Property Move By Ellen James Martin, THE BALTIMORE SUN. \o7 Distributed by the Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service\f7
Rich Architectural Heritage Lives On : Altadena: Although the large estates of founding millionaires are gone, the community prides itself on preserving its distinctive lifestyle. By Karen Dardick, \o7 Dardick is a free-lance writer who lives in Eagle Rock\f7
Tax Losses Deductible Against Work Income \o7 Special to the Times\f7
Gardening : Succulents Stand Out When Water Is Scarce By Pat Anderson, \o7 Anderson, a former Times reporter, now is a free-lance writer based in the Westside\f7
Chimney Has a High Flash Point \o7 From Popular Mechanics\f7
When a Bad Neighbor Is Illegal By Cora Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Cora Jordan is an attorney and the author of "Neighbor Law: Trees, Fences, Boundaries and Noise," published by Nolo Press, Berkeley, from which this article is adapted with permission. "Neighbor Law" is available in bookstores or by calling (800) 640-6656\f7
Best Ways to Keep Outside Air Conditioning Unit Cool By James Dulley, \o7 Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant\f7
Answer to Washer Woes Isn't Cut and Dry By Kevin Postema, \o7 Postema is the editor of Apartment Age Magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA), an apartment owners' service group\f7
* Sow seeds for winter flowering sweet peas if you want... \o7 For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the California Assn. of Nurserymen on what to do in the garden this week:\f7
Wemple to Serve on Design Jury
Pick Herbs in the Morning \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Aerate, Fertilize for Greener Grass
Most Effective Ways to Utilize Sun's Heat for Soil Preparation
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What happened on September 08, 1991

BOOKS

The Lunatic in Our Asylum : J. EDGAR HOOVER: The Man and the Secrets, \o7 By Curt Gentry (W. W. Norton: $29.95; 760 pp.)\f7 By Robert Sherrill, \o7 Sherrill is corporations correspondent for The Nation and was a Post-Toasties Junior G-Man\f7

The Trickster and Mr. Columbus : THE HEIRS OF COLUMBUS, \o7 By Gerald Vizenor (Wesleyan University Press: $18.95; 189 pp.)\f7 By Elizabeth Cook-lynn, \o7 Cook-Lynn is the author of "From The River's Edge" (Arcade)\f7

Media Stars and Stripes : IWO JIMA: Monuments, Memories and the American Hero, \o7 By Karal Ann Marling and John Wetenhall (Harvard University Press: $24.95; 300 pp.)\f7 By Kenneth Turan, \o7 Turan is The Times' film critic\f7

Clash of the Titans : HENRY AND CLARE: An Intimate Portrait of the Luces, \o7 By Ralph G. Martin (G. P. Putnam's Sons: $24.95; 464 pp.)\f7 By Steve Oney, \o7 Oney's book on the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank near Atlanta, Ga.\f7 ,\o7 will be published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux\f7

Quiescence as an Art Form : SAINT MAYBE, \o7 By Anne Tyler (Alfred A. Knopf: $22; 355 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

Down to the Sea in Ships By Mark Horowitz, \o7 Horowitz is a screenwriter whose credits include "Almost You" and a forthcoming adaptation of James M. Cain's "Galatea."\f7

Fiction By Michael Harris

Fiction By Michael Harris

Fiction By Michael Harris

Fiction By Michael Harris

Non-fiction By Sonja Bolle

Scratching Back at Kitty : POISON PEN: The Unauthorized Biography of Kitty Kelley, \o7 By George Carpozi Jr. (Barricade Books: $22; 368 pp.)\f7 By Margo Kaufman, \o7 Kaufman is a contributing editor of the Los Angeles Times magazine\f7

Fiction By Michael Harris

Finalists for the 1990-1991 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes By Marjorie Marks, \o7 Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributor to the forthcoming "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7

'I Want for to Be a Person' : HOW I FOUND AMERICA: Collected Stories of Anzia Yezierska, \o7 Introduction by Vivian Gornick (Persea Books: $24.95; 336 pp.)\f7 By Anne Roiphe, \o7 Roiphe is the author of "The Pursuit of Happiness" (Summit), a novel\f7

Criminal Pursuits By Charles Champlin

VOICES FROM ANCIENT EGYPT: An Anthology of Middle Kingdom... By Charles Solomon

Labor's Love Lost : STRIKING IT RICH, \o7 By Craig Vetter (William Morrow: $18.95; 212 pp.)\f7 By Elaine Kendall, \o7 Kendall reviews books regularly for View\f7

BROTHER TO BROTHER: New Writings by Black Gay Men \o7... By Charles Solomon

SOMETHING OF MYSELF \o7 by Rudyard Kipling, edited by... By Charles Solomon

LIKE LIFE \o7 by Lorrie Moore (Plume: $8.95). \f7 The... By Charles Solomon

CUTTING HILL: A Chronicle of a Family Farm \o7 by Alan... By Charles Solomon

ON THE ART OF BUILDING IN TEN BOOKS \o7 by Leon Battista... By Charles Solomon

RICHELIEU AND OLIVARES \o7 by J.H. Elliott (Cambridge... By Charles Solomon

FROM A TO ZIPPY \o7 by Bill Griffith (Penguin: $12.95... By Charles Solomon

THE KEY \o7 by Junichiro Tanizaki (Vintage: $10.00).\f7... By Charles Solomon

NEWS

Despite 2 Convictions, Case May Drag On : Courts: Jury is unable to decide whether special circumstances that could lead to death penalty are applicable. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Caltech Alumnus Who Reached for the Stars By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Time to Learn New Lines in Political Play : Reapportionment: New district lines have lawmakers assessing their gains--and losses--of territory. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Debate Rages Over Plan to Link Freeways : Traffic: Caltrans asks for opinions on the proposed extension of the Foothill Freeway. It gets an earful. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

When Nathaniel Davis was last in the Soviet Union, a month... By Edmund Newton

Green Is Odd Man Out in Reapportionment : Redistricting: Norwalk senator's 33rd District would be parceled out to others. But he leaves the door open to reelection. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Senior Housing Project Gets Go-Ahead By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Former City Labor Officer Found Guilty in Computer Case : Courts: But Melvin C. Smith is cleared on possession of stolen property charge. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Resistance Builds as City Attempts to Streamline Traffic : Transportation: Proposals to restrict parking and add a lane to 7th Street continues to draw the most criticism. Review process is nearly complete. Plan goes to the City Council soon. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Improv Peep Show Comes Home By Susan Paterno

Casino Backer Says Ex-Mayor Hit Him : Measure A: Gambling issue blamed. Former Mayor John Sheehy says he's too old to pick fights. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

HOLIDAY TRADE: All county offices, except for courthouses... By Robert Stewart and Eric Bailey

1975 'Mischief Night' Murder Probe Revived by Kennedy Case : Slaying: Rumors that William Kennedy Smith knew something about teen's death led nowhere. Officials have reopened the case. By Janet Blake and Robert Dvorchak, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Discovery of 'Lost' Peruvian City Casts New Light on Mysterious Lines : Archeology: Nasca people created enormous designs in the desert. These odd masterpieces rank among civilization's great puzzles. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Who Would Steal a 200-Pound Swing Set? A Clumsy Moose From Associated Press

Jobless Rate Holds at 6.8% Reuters

Rich Tapestries Lift Hopes in Bangladesh By Anis Ahmed, REUTERS

Girl's Prolonged Agony Makes a 'Right to Die' Pioneer of Her Mother : Medical ethics: A short life of suffering leads a state to change laws regarding children with hopeless conditions. By George Esper, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corrosive-Carrying Truck Spills Cargo Associated Press

Family Builds New Life in Funeral Home By Paul De La Garza, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paper Mill Chemicals Form Pall of Controversy Over 'Cancer Valley' : Environment: Several cases of a rare lymphoma in Maine town raise concerns. But not everyone blames exposure to the pulp process. By William C. Hidlay, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Free-Fall Lifeboats Aid North Sea Safety By Alister Doyle, REUTERS

40,000 Gallons of Oil Spilled in Texas Associated Press

Legacy of Deadly Attica Riot Is Nonviolence : Prisons: Authorities say they learned the value of patience in hostage situations. Twenty years later, conditions at the New York state penitentiary are better. By Alan Flippen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megalopolises Spread With Urban, Suburban and Rural Characteristics : Cities: Some believe that the growth of large, interactive areas will continue to a continent-size or even worldwide network of settlements. By Joy Aschenbach, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Prisoners' Abuse Suit Nearing Its Day in Court By Alan Flippen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

London's Fortean Times, Journal of Weird and Wonderful, Sets Sights on Big Time By Giles Elgood, REUTERS

Ex-CIA Official Indicted for Role in Iran-Contra From Associated Press

Return of Humpbacks Pulls in Tourists By Eric Talmadge, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woman Guilty in Cheerleading Case Free During Appeal \o7 Associated Press\f7

Bias Dogs U.S.-Educated Hmong Lawyer By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Military Bases Present Toxic-Waste Problems : Environment: A consultant says sites slated for closure may never be fit for civilian use. The Pentagon estimates cleanup costs at $1 billion. By Charles Campbell, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socialist in Congress Goes Where Democrats, Republicans Fear to Tread : Government: A transplanted New Yorker represents Vermont. Affiliated with neither major party, he sees both as failing and says so--often and loudly. By Christopher Graff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baghdad Zoo Returning to Peacetime Footing By Nicholas Phythian, REUTERS

Man Executed for Killing Death Row Inmate with Bomb Associated Press

Millions of U.S. Hobbyists Stick With Their Stamp Collections : Leisure: It is the top pastime, followed by coin and doll collecting. A philately museum will open in 1993. By Vicki Moeser, SMITHSONIAN NEWS SERVICE

Protected Status Rarely Rescues Dying Species : Ecology: Biologists warn that when an animal like the gnatcatcher is deemed endangered, it's often too late. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER

OVEREXPOSED? Thanks to such artists as former porn star... By Robert Stewart and Eric Bailey

DUMPED: The Angels released Dave Parker on Saturday, one... By Eric Bailey and Robert Stewart

U.N.'s Authorized Oil Sale Figure Too Low, Baghdad Says Reuters

2 Die, 8 Injured in Ethnic Fighting in Soviet Region Associated Press

Panel Proposes Move for Corona Homeless Shelter : Charity: City committee wants center for indigent relocated next to an industrial park, and out of the struggling downtown. By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Possible Burial for Lenin Draws Visitors to Tomb By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bitter Words by Serbs, Croats at Peace Meeting By William D. Montalbano and William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

REGIONAL REPORT : State's Long-Term Jobless Corps Grows 50% in Year : Recession: Thousands have exhausted their unemployment benefits and are still without a job. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Thomas' Critics Still Seek the 'Smoking Gun' By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Estonians Zealously Guard Citizenship--and Culture By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Is Training of Deputies for Deadly Clashes Adequate? : Sheriff's Dept.: Despite extensive instruction on when to shoot, critics say officers are too quick on the trigger. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER

4 Die, 2 Hurt in Arson at L.A. Housing Project : Watts: Incident is marked by racial tension. Victims are Latino; a black who may have tried to help is shot. By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLUMN ONE : Voices of Hope and Anxiety : In the Soviet Union, ordinary people are assessing what their lives will be like in a new era. They know one thing--it won't be easy. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

TWA May End Plan to Aid Young Offenders : Rehabilitation: A CYA inmate working as a reservation agent used ticket buyers' credit cards to steal thousands of dollars of merchandise. Airline customers are angry. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER