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What happened on September 22, 1991
BOOKS
The Sins of the Fathers : IN THE SHADOW OF THE REICH By Niklas Frank , Translated by Arthur S. Wensinger with Carol Clew-Hoey , (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 371 pp.) Elisabeth Wehrmann, Wehrmann taught German literature in England, Germany and the Netherlands, and is a West Coast correspondent for the German weekly Die Zeit.
PROBABLY MORE THAN YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FISHES OF THE PACIFIC COAST by Robin Milton Love (Really Big Press, P.O. Box 60123, Santa Barbara, CA 93160: $12.95, illustrated). Charles Solomon
His Wonders to Perform : THE MIRACULOUS DAY OF AMALIA GOMEZ By John Rechy , (Arcade Publishing/Little, Brown; $19.95; 206 pp.) Judith Freeman, Freeman's latest novel, "Set for Life," will be published next month by W.W. Norton.
NONFICTION : THE VANISHING CHILDREN OF PARIS: Rumor and Politics Before the French Revolution by Arlette Farge and Jacques Revel, translated by Claudia Mieville (Harvard: $19.95; 146 pp.). Alex Raksin
Love, Japanese Style : PINK SAMURAI: Love, Marriage and Sex in Contemporary Japan By Nicholas Bornoff , (Pocket Books: $22.95; 492 pp., illustrated) Elisabeth Bumiller, Bumiller is the author of "May You Be the Mother of a Hundred Sons: A Journey Among the Women of India" and is at work on a book about a year in the life of a Japanese family
Rallying Round The Flag
The Tender Trope
Rallying Round The Flag
NONFICTION : I REMEMBER by Dan Rather with Peter Wyden (Little Brown: $19.95; 272 pp.). Alex Raksin
FICTION : FINDING BRENDAN by Philip F. O'Conner (Summit Books: $19.95; 220 pp.) Sharon Dirlam
FIRST CONTACT: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence edited by Ben Bova & Byron Preiss (Plume: $12.95, illustrated). Charles Solomon
Linguistic Giant
NONFICTION : KOOP: The Memoirs of America's Family Doctor by C. Everett Koop, M.D. (Random House: $22.50; 332 pp.) Alex Raksin
Climb Every Mountain, Milk Every Scene : THE DIVINE SARAH By Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale , (Alfred A. Knopf: $30; 337 pp.) Stefan Kanfer, Kanfer reviews the arts regularly for Time magazine and the New Leader.
Eudora Welty Room
NONFICTION : ME: Stories of My Life by Katharine Hepburn (Knopf: $25; 418 pp.). Alex Raksin
Rallying Round The Flag
WHITE GIRLS by Lynn Lauber (Vintage: $9.00). Charles Solomon
NONFICTION : AMERICAN REPLACEMENT OF NATURE by William Irwin Thompson (Doubleday: $20; 159 pp.) Alex Raksin
ONLY IN AMERICA: Some Unexpected Scenery photographs by David Graham, introduction by Jane and Michael Stern (Alfred A. Knopf, $35; 97 pp.). John Dreyfuss
NONFICTION : EDGE CITY: Life on the New Frontier by Joel Garreau (Doubleday: $22.50; 526 pp.) Alex Raksin
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES by Jean Giono, translated by Jean Roberts, illustrated by Frederic Back (CBC Enterprises/Direct Cinema/ Box 10003, Santa Monica, CA 90410-9003: $16.95). CHARLES SOLOMON
FICTION : ON THE GULF by Elizabeth Spencer (University Press of Mississippi: $25; 145 pp.) Sharon Dirlam
The Good Word : TWO LIVES By William Trevor , (Viking: $21.95; 374 pp.) RICHARD EDER
A Sculptor of Movement : MARTHA: The Life and Work of Martha Graham By Agnes de Mille , (Random House: $30; 509 pp.) : BLOOD MEMORY By Martha Graham , (Doubleday: $25; 280 pp.) : MARTHA GRAHAM: The Evolution of Her Dance Theory and Training Edited by Marian Horosko , (Chicago Review Press/ A Capella Books: $29.95 cloth, $14.95 paper; 200 pp.) Tobi Tobias, Tobias is the dance critic for New York magazine and a senior editor at Dance magazine.
BLACK CHOREOGRAPHERS MOVING: A National Dialogue compiled by Halifu Osumare, edited by Julinda Lewis-Ferguson (Expansion Arts Services, P.O. Box 3406, Berkeley, CA 94703: $13.00, illustrated). Charles Solomon
Time Is Our House by LOUISE McNEILL From "Hill Daughter: New and Selected Poems" (University of Pittsburgh P ress: $24.95; 144 pp.). Poet Laureate of West Virginia, McNeill, 80, has been writing poems rooted in the land since she was 16. 1991 by Louise McNeill.
An Ode to the New World Order : THE FUTURE BELONGS TO FREEDOM By Eduard Shevardnadze , Translated by Catherine Fitzpatrick , (Macmillan/The Free Press: $22.95; 237 pp.) Robert Scheer, Scheer is a Times national correspondent.
THE OLD MARLBOROUGH ROAD: A Journey Into Wonder by Ken Wolgemuth (Zoland: $9.95, illustrated). Charles Solomon
MOVIE LOVE: Complete Reviews 1988-1991 by Pauline Kael (Plume: $14.95). Charles Solomon
LUMP IT OR LEAVE IT by Florence King (St. Martin's Press: $8.95). Charles Solomon
THE FIREMAN'S WIFE by Richard Bausch (Norton: $8.95). Charles Solomon
REAL ESTATE
Don't Go Out on a Limb Over Tree Disputes CORA JORDAN, 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 in California or (800) 992-6656 elsewhere in the United States. and
Safe at Home : Respiratory Problems Stem From Dust Mites, Old Carpeting and Toxic Paint on the Walls KAREN E. KLEIN, Klein is a free-lance writer in Monrovia
Red, Orange Flowers Attract Hummingbirds Mary Ellen Guffey
Minerals in Tank Make Water Heater Gurgle From Popular Mechanics
Delphiniums Finicky About Soggy Soil Bill Sidnam
Your Mortgage : What You Can Do When Payments Pinch DAVID M. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests, Purifier Can Improve Water JAMES DULLEY, Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant
Freeze in December Heats Up Garden Sales
Net Leasing Can Free Owner From Managing ROBERT J.BRUSS, Special to the Times
San Diego County
Home Improvement : Little Tips Offer Big Help in Storage From Reader's Digest
Rules for Kids Who Return ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Gardening : What to Put in Compost Pile
Tests Show If Your Home Is Fit to Live in KAREN E. KLEIN, Klein is a free-lance writer from Monrovia
S. Bernardino County
4 of 6 Southland Counties Show Gains in Home Sales from Times Wire Services
San Diego County
Gardening : Put This Cow to Pasture With Potted Plants STEVE ELLINGSON
Ex-QB Tackles Challenging Remodel Job BRIAN SIPE, A former professional quarterback, Brian Sipe is vice president/construction with a home-building and remodeling firm in San Diego County
State Real Estate Lending Retreats 2.4% From July from Times Wire Services
The Perfect Lease for Both Landlords, Tenants : Rentals: Arrangements should be fair to both parties even though their interests may conflict. ROBERT J. BRUSS, Bruss is a syndicated real estate columnist.
Your Mortgage : Agencies Can Help When Financial Problems Strike DAVID W. MYERS
Olallieberries Grow Well in Southland Bill Sidnam
Rose Mildew Common Woe in Coastal Areas Bill Sidnam
Actress Paints Moving Picture RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prices Lure Buyers; Friendliness Keeps Them : South Gate: Good schools, accessibility and responsive police are among the attributes of community chosen an All-America City. PATRICIA BENNETT, Bennett is a free-lance writer who lives in Los Angeles. and
Sweet Georgia Onions Grow in Southland Bill Sidnam
Gardening : Sept. Good Time to Plant Perennials
NEWS
Three Sisters Bring Woman's Touch to Family's Vermont Farm : Rural life: The hard work leaves little time for recreation or rest. But all are glad they returned to the tranquil site after years at other occupations. NANCY SHULINS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
High School Gets a Role in 'Wonder Years' : Television: After being expelled from John Burroughs High School in Burbank, the series changes filming sites. MICHAEL UTLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Kills 1 in Utah Hospital Siege : Standoff: He gives up after holding nine hostages, including three infants, in maternity wing for 17 hours. Explosives are found by police. From Associated Press
Meditation: Into the Cells of the Mind : Inmates: Stress-control technique may control violence and reduce the number of people who are re-incarcerated. SANDY ROVNER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Julia Jackson Christian Preston; Granddaughter of Stonewall Jackson
Library Lifts Veil on Dead Sea Scrolls : Antiquities: The Huntington breaks four decades of secrecy surrounding biblical texts. RUSSELL CHANDLER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Scandals Point to Venezuela as Key Drug-Industry Base : Narcotics: A succession of events forces Caracas to acknowledge that the nation has become central to large-scale trafficking. HAROLD OLMOS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Six More Arrested in Seizure of Hashish From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nurse Dies, Baby Born in Hospital Siege : Standoff: Utah man gives up after holding nine hostages in maternity wing for 17 hours. Police discover foot-square package of dynamite. From Associated Press
Dying of Cancer, Man Is Running for His Life : Health: Bill Shrader has a malignant growth on his tongue and has devised a dietary treatment--but no slowing down. He's pleased with the results. JOHN KEKIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Villagers Fight 'Bad Luck' Temple Omen DAVID W. CHEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Now They're Soldiers of Misfortune : Mercenaries: World events have made job hunting tougher for them. But their annual convention in Las Vegas continues to draw thousands, lured by the 'Uzis, floozies and Jacuzzis.' PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croatia Says It Stalled Main Army Thrust CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight Returns to Broderick : Courts: A videotaped scuffle in jail, and the start of jury selection in murder retrial, puts the La Jolla socialite's case back on center stage. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rage and Alienation Mark Suspects in Mall Murders : Violence: A somewhat unlikely foursome are charged in the slayings of four in the San Gabriel Valley. LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
James Dean's Head Is in the Stars. Why Not Terminator's? RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toyota Confident That It Will Reopen Dealership : Business: That's good news for the city, which stands to lose more than $300,000 in annual sales tax revenue. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autism Center Moves to a New Facility
On View : The Woman Who Would Be Monroe SUSAN KING
City Takes Over Hotel Operations, Seeks Ownership : Business: Officials want to recoup investment in what was to be part of redevelopment plan. No payment has ever been made on loans for project. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : Ex-Sandinistas Held on Arms Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : HONG KONG : Council Picks Upset Democracy Groups From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Task Force Plans Public Forum on Homelessness
Road Notes
Pitzer Receives Grant From Japanese School
NEWS ANALYSIS : Now, It's Israel's Turn to Question U.S. Role as an 'Honest Broker' : Mideast: Complaints over Bush's peace talk stance are now emanating from Jerusalem, not Arab capitals. DANIEL WILLIAMS and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Cuomo Criticized by Gay Activists From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Georgians Seize TV Center Reuters
Judge to Rule Next Month on Theaters : Courts: Construction of the 12-screen complex has been delayed for almost two years. The judge has set Oct. 18 for a decision on the matter. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : MIDWEST : Unseasonal Cold Topples Records From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hayden Vows to Run Again for Assembly : Politics: The Santa Monica Democrat may lose his district because of reapportionment. But he calls the prospect an invigorating challenge. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Job Layoffs Hitting Women Harder Than Men : Reforms: As bloated state firms strive for efficiency, the female workers are usually the first to go. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Says Cubans May Topple Castro Associated Press
Baldwin Park : Recognition for Missing GIs
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HIGH TECH : Secret Service CHLOE ROSS
South Pasadena : New Panel's Plans Revised
Nation IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Panel Seeks Charges Against Governor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Inspectors Head to Iraq on Weapons Hunt From Associated Press
Concern Voiced for Journalists in China Reuters
Will Puts Town's Present in the Future LIZ TUCCI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 Teams Report No Problems in Weapons Inspections of Iraq From Associated Press
Readers See No Need for KCET Apology
Readers See No Need for KCET Apology
Readers See No Need for KCET Apology
More Health Answers Are a Free Call Away
Pitzer Student Wins Top Awards at Fair
Philippine Rebels End Cease-Fire Over Aquino's Position From Times Wire Services
Bush May Seek Repeal of U.N. 'Zionism' Act Reuters
Bill May Force ABC Board to Hold Elections by District : Education: The legislation specifically cites ABC, offending officials. It says the board hasn't adequately represented minorities. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Comptroller Sets Up Trust After Inquiry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sled Dog Musher Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Reuters
Arthur W. Althouse; Executive Headed Tournament of Roses in '61
Genesis of a Dream : As 6th-graders, they were offered college money if they stayed in school. Where are they now? : 'As You Get Older, You Want to Be Somebody' GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain's Samaritans Offer a Hot Line and an Ear to the Lonely, Bereaved, Suicidal MAGGIE FOX, REUTERS
Fashionable Viewing
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOR KIDS : Party Package CHLOE ROSS
2 Students Win Awards in Poster Competition
The Voices of Students
Genesis of a Dream : As 6th-graders, they were offered college money if they stayed in school. Where are they now? : 'Not All Students Like Me Have the Same Opportunity' GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genesis of a Dream : As 6th-graders, they were offered college money if they stayed in school. Where are they now? : 'It's Not All About Girls. It's About Education Right Now' GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Search for Relief From Pain : Long ignored, patients' suffering gets increased medical attention. Doctors are learning about treatments as researchers overturn myths. ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survivor of Drug Abuse Credits Hospital Treatment LESLIE DREYFOUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portugal's Forest-Fire Season Is Blazing : Environment: The especially dry summer, poor woodland management and perhaps arson are the reasons for the destruction. ROBERT POWELL, REUTERS
Beach Closures Help Endangered Plovers : Massachusetts: With humans out of the way, the birds have been able to mate, have chicks and make a comeback. CECI CONNOLLY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fake Bomb Found at Wichita Abortion Clinic Associated Press
City Tears Down Beach Fence That Was Over the Line : Public access: Volleyball players hail removal of condo security barrier that was on public property. SHAWN DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Profile : Parallel Hines : 'White Lie' on USA deals with subjects actor knows: racism and interracial love PATRICK PACHECO, Patrick Pacheco is a New York-based free-lancer who writes for TV Times and Calendar.
'Dangerous' Drama
Let the (Scheduling) Games Begin Michael Hill, The Baltimore Evening Sun
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : Totally Tubular LORETTA K. PARAGUASSU
Displaced CSULB Musicians Now Rehearse in a Former Gym. Yes, the Shower Smells Bad and the Acoustics Are Poor, but . . . : The Bands Play On DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contribution Limits Could Cut Both Ways : O.C. politics: Big donors help keep supervisors all but unbeatable, but challengers need the money worse. JIM NEWTON and MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Racial Discord at County Schools Near Boiling Point : Diversity: More programs are needed to ease students' ethnic animosities, say educators and social scientists. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pearl Williams, 77; Bawdy Chanteuse and Comedienne
Islands' Dilemma: Develop but Retain Lifestyle : Micronesia: Environmental threats from outside, social problems at home raise major questions. PAUL ALEXANDER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE NEW SOVIET UNION : U.S. Studies New Role for Troops in a Changed Europe : Policy: With the Cold War over, the GIs now may help ensure stability and an American 'seat at the table.' MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NEW SOVIET UNION : Fledgling Politicians Get American Election Tips CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Election Fund Allegations Revive Bitter Political Feud : Campaign: The battle that started with the race for 3rd District council seat has moved into the legal arena. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democratic '92 Class Stresses Outsider Role to Rouse Party RONALD BROWNSTEIN and CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Familiar Voice to Emigres : For Panorama, these are heady days. From its cramped quarters on Fairfax, the Russian-language weekly struggled to bring news of the coup to its 30,000 readers. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slauson Middle School Teacher Is Honored
The American Rodeo: The Bucking Doesn't Stop Here : The West: The sporting event is one of the most accessible but also one of the hardest in which to make a living. SCOTT McMILLION, REUTERS
A Primer on Command Democracy ROBERT A. JONES
Rob Tyner; Lead Vocalist for Former Rock Group MC5
Rhino Hunters Can Capture Their Trophies and Preserve Rare Animals : Conservation: A veterinarian at a South African game reserve created a program that uses tranquilizer darts and computer chips. TINA SUSMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Japan Slows Its Import of Some Species : Environment: The nation's interest in exotic items such as rare fish and reptiles puts new pressures on endangered wildlife, observers say. ELAINE KURTENBACH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : EXCURSIONS : Chumming Around BILL HIGGINS
Prospective Teachers Take Plunge Into Wetter, Wilder View of Science LISA PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Quick Trip to Jamaica BILL HIGGINS
Little Rock's Drug, Alcohol-Abuse Insurance Offers Students Help : Health: The Arkansas district provides 100% coverage for education, early intervention, family therapy and other services. By CARLA ARSAGA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doctors Rally Around Colleague at Abortion-Rights Event DIANNE KLEIN
California IN BRIEF : ALAMEDA : Memorial Service Held for Sailors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Armenians Vote to Leave Soviet Union : Referendum: Small republic overwhelmingly favors independence. Yeltsin mission to solve Nagorno-Karabakh dispute encounters difficulties. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
19th-Century Megafarms a Bonanza for Historians--and the Railroad : Pioneering: Operations covering tens of thousands of acres were created when the Northern Pacific Railroad sold off land it had received for free. MARILYNN WHEELER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sterilization Rate Stirs Controversy : Public health: In Brazil the operation is illegal except to save the mother's life. Nevertheless, it is routine. Many women use the surgery as birth control. KEN SILVERSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guilt-Filled Irish Have Fun With 'Rocky Horror Show' PAUL MAJENDIE, REUTERS
Park Service Will Round Up Wild Horses to Thin Herd MARILYNN WHEELER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Audible Best THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Redevelopment Project OKd by Council Panel : Urban renewal: Committee approves Promenade plan but orders CRA to negotiate with developer to reduce tax subsidies. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : 2 Men Charged With Murder, Robbery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cal Poly Gets Grant for Special Education
Woman Wielding a Toy Baseball Bat Chases Mountain Lion Out of Yard Associated Press
When Cheating Is Really Creative Playing : Games: Youngsters have a hard time following board-game rules. Parents are advised to let them make up their own. SUSAN CAMPBELL, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Confessed Killer, 39, Kept Pieces of Wife in Bucket for 2 Years Reuters
Pain-Fighting Arsenal Includes Morphine Pump ANNE C. ROARK
Westside Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
AIDS Often Goes Undetected in Women : Disease: In early stages, the ailment produces different symptoms in female patients than doctors are used to seeing. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Imperial Highway Stretch Reopened
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Mistrial Declared in '911' Murder Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gene Stone; President of Pizza Chain Associated Press
Readers See No Need for KCET Apology
Program Gives 'Dating Game' a Cultural Twist IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NEW SOVIET UNION : Kaliningrad: From Closed Past to Uncertain Future : Soviet Union: The historic outpost on the Baltic is open now but separated from the rest of the country. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf War Fueled Philippine Jeepney Use SHEILA TEFFT, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Epidemic of 'Smash-and-Grab' Robberies Terrorize Miami Tourists : Crime: The thieves often target foreigners traveling in rental cars. An attack on a British couple stunned the city and drew attention to the problem. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Communist Ideology Fading Fast in Latin America : Politics: Parties fared poorly in the 1980s and Soviet changes have further harmed their morale and prestige. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saks May Bridge Differences With Expansion Foes : Retailing: The company's plan to add on to its present site drew the ire of neighbors. Now it is considering adding space across the street, connected by a vault above Wilshire Boulevard. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ollie North's Media Stardom May Fade ROGER SIMON
Marital Confusion
Fair Analysis
Better Health Care for All? That Gets Her Vote LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JPL Director Awarded Medal of Science
ELEM KLIMOV: Film Revolutionary Susan King
Unhappy Parents
Genesis of a Dream : As 6th-graders, they were offered college money if they stayed in school. Where are they now? : 'I Don't Want My Kids Saying I'm a Dropout' GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Azusa Students Win Prizes at the Fair
Genesis of a Dream : As 6th-graders, they were offered college money if they stayed in school. Where are they now? : 'You Need More Than a High School Diploma' GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers See No Need for KCET Apology
Rededication Planned at La Verne Elementary
'Captain Planet' Mixes Cartoon adventure with an environmental message LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Unerring View of Russian History
Baldwin Park : City Targets Blighted Areas
Asian, Latino Activists Seek Ethnic Harmony at Schools IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Covina : Trial Set in Dairy Bombing
For This Fulbright Scholar, Return to Roots Is Research CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Commentary : Front-Row Seats at the Met : Will Opera Play on pay-per-view JOHN HENKEN
Freeway Promoters Ignore History
Unreasonable Doubts : Marlee Matlin Overcomes Skepticism to Star in Her Own Series SHARON BERNSTEIN, Sharon Bernstein is a Los Angeles-bases free-lancer and frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar.
Retro : A Quarter-Century of Trekkin' : KCOP's celebration of 'Star Trek' series includes viewers' picks and anniversary special SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Factoring in Beauty : A Hollywood Museum Celebrates the Artistry of a Cosmetics King JANE GARCIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Pasadena : Emergency Fees May Rise
Profile : Faith, Heroes and Sheen SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : Marilyn and Who? : ABC movie is based on writer's claim that he is the husband nobody knew about SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaming Up on School Woes : Education: Parents, teachers, administrators and others join forces to battle bureaucracy. The result is a coalition that wields considerable clout. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boom in Chinese TV Has Firms Dialing for Dollars IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream House That Became a Nightmare : Building: A stop-work order put a halt to additions a couple were making to their foothills house. For a year, they tried to resolve problem. Now they are suing. FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Engineer Makes Himself Heard--at Work and on Playing Field DICK WAGNER
Genesis of a Dream : As 6th-graders, they were offered college money if they stayed in school. Where are they now? GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hot Police Car Nabs Speeders, Wows Kids VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
The Farther She Runs, the Dimmer Her Past BARBIE LUDOVISE
Neither Fans Nor Tragedy Deters Hebert GREG LOGAN, NEWSDAY
Fashion and Defense Always in Style : Basketball: As Olympic coach, Chuck Daly will not abandon the elements that brought him to the top in the NBA. DAVID ALDRIDGE, WASHINGTON POST
Springing the Trap : Arizona State Takes Advantage of USC's Blitz, Which Had Worked Against Penn State MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Beats Arizona on Late Field Goal : Pacific 10: The Bears overcome five fumbles and seven penalties to win their conference opener, 23-21, and improve their record to 3-0 overall. From Associated Press
Golden West Wins Water Polo Title
Padres Overcome Giants BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Horse Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Not Ready for Prime Time? NHL Not Ready for Any Time MARK HEISLER
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Occidental Beats Pomona, 31-9
Toreros Stage Rally to Knock Off Redlands, 17-14 JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Volleyball
Padres Just a Player Away DAVE DISTEL
COMMENTARY : Exclusivity in TV Coverage: A Dinosaur? LEONARD SHAPIRO, WASHINGTON POST
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Except for the Big Three, NFL Is Pretty Much a Dogfight MIKE PENNER
Horse Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Community College Football
NHL : Kings Go Meekly Against Penguins STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Can't Angle a Victory, Ties Saddleback TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football Roundup NORM WEBER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Takes Big Early Lead, Holds Off USC
TENNIS ROUNDUP : France Wins Doubles, Advances to Cup Final From Associated Press
Tennessee Gamble Not What It Seemed : SEC: Volunteers lose track of downs, but get a late touchdown to beat Mississippi State, 26-24. From Associated Press
High School Roundup
Norton, Sapergia Trying to Win Jobs With Gulls DANA HADDAD
Rodgers Says Win Was Fate From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jay Margin Dwindles to Half a Game DAN HAFNER
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : USDHS Routs Lincoln JOHN GEIS
Lion Women Finish Third at Invitational
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Get a Victory and a Tie in the East, 7-0 DAN HAFNER
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Dunbar Carries Load for Indiana From Associated Press
At the Racetrack, Petty Is Still the King MIKE OWEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unbeaten McKinney on Country Club Card RICH TOSCHES
Braves Let Dodgers Get Away, 2-1 : Baseball: Atlanta's two errors in the eighth set up Samuel's winning hit in the ninth as L.A. regains first place. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AZTEC NOTEBOOK : Falcons 'Hold' Faulk to 114 Yards SCOTT MILLER
As Records Fall, Glusac's Star Rises : Running: Fallbrook junior buries a Jorgensen record to win the Mt. Carmel Cross-Country Invitational. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names & Numbers
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Owners Might Change Rules Regarding June Draft Choices BOB NIGHTENGALE
Defense Gets Tough, Pacifica Beats Oilers TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHWEST : Arkansas Defeats Southwestern Louisiana, 9-7 From Associated Press
Bartholomew Clinches Title in Jalopy Division at Saugus BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Roundup ROB SONNER
Mile High a Low Point for Chargers : Football: Team traditionally does poorly in Denver. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wise Guys: They're Betting on Cincinnati ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Whittier Christian's Cuccia Runs for 304 Yards, Five Touchdowns PAT LARKIN
GOLF ROUNDUP : Scrambling Faxon Leads Couples by One From Associated Press
The Busy Season for Compulsive Gamblers STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
Yugoslav Players Are the New Stars in Italy PIERO VALSECCHI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Helpful CSUN Ends Fullerton Losing Streak THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penn State Gets Another Shot at Detmer DON MARKUS, BALTIMORE SUN
Klingler Throws In Another Clunker : Nonconference: Houston is routed again, 51-10. Verduzco's three touchdown passes lead Illinois. From Associated Press
Oregon Falls Behind Early, Fails to Catch Utah, 24-17 From Associated Press
For Daniels, 270 Feet Is a Marathon Run MIKE DOWNEY
Ventura Coach Proves Prophetic in 50-7 Setback PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Gebhard, McHale Reportedly Will Head Rockies' Operation Associated Press
The Man Behind It All JIM MURRAY
Another Setback for South African Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
NFL NOTES : Wyche's Perspective as Healthy as It Is Rare KEN MURRAY, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Prep Football Roundup
Horse Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Being Stubborn Pays for Tulsa in Victory : Nonconference: Hurricane stops itself three times in final quarter before scoring to upset Texas A&M, 35-34. From Associated Press
Punt Rolls in Mission Viejo's Favor MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Now, They Are Playing Against the Entire World BILL PLASCHKE
Falcons Knock Air Out of the Aztecs : Football: SDSU's offense goes feeble in 21-20 loss to Air Force. Missed point-after attempt dooms the Aztecs. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montana Is Out, but Are the 49ers? : Rams: What was expected to be a battle for the division lead has become a quest for .500. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antelope Valley Gambles Pay Off in 27-20 Victory JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fresno State Salvages Win Over Oregon State, 24-20 From Associated Press
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Kansas Remains Unbeaten With 54-14 Victory From Associated Press
There's No Taking This Filly Lightly : Horse racing: Lite Light takes on six colts, including Best Pal and Olympio, in today's $1-million Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. From Associated Press
Rowe's Low Yield Painful As Injury T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Wyoming Runs Past Texas Tech From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : 2-Point Run in Last Minute Gives Agoura 29-28 Victory BRYAN RODGERS
Early Return Looks Good for Syracuse : Intersectional: DarDar takes opening kickoff 95 yards for a score and Orangemen take starch out of Florida, 38-21. From Associated Press
EAST ROUNDUP : No. 12 Penn State Sacks Detmer and BYU, 33-7 From Associated Press
SOUTHEAST ROUNDUP : Despite Mistakes, Alabama Beats Georgia, 10-0 From Associated Press
Spotlight / Saturday's Games At A Glance : Streaks Mike James
Americans Seeking to Reclaim Ryder Cup BOB GREEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Secret Who Is Heading to Barcelona DAVID ALDRIDGE, WASHINGTON POST
PREP FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : Facts, Figures and Comments From Last Week's Games ROB FERNAS, CASPER CAREY AND DUANE PLANK
ROUNDUP : El Toro Girls Edge Irvine at Woodbridge Invitational KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS DAVIS CUP : Doubles Debut Is Forgettable for U.S. Pair THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Lite Light's Legs Are Likely to Be Heavy ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
Yarbrough, Davis Provide 1-2 Punch : Titans: Two running backs have 100-yard games for first time in Coach Gene Murphy's tenure. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL : El Camino College Crushes Ventura, 50-7
CROSS-COUNTRY WOODBRIDGE INVITATIONAL : Wilson's Mark Stands Test of Time MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Notre Dame Rushes Past Michigan State : Irish: Runners pound out 433 yards and Mirer throws three touchdown passes in a 49-10 victory. From Associated Press
Washington Wins Husker Fans, Too : Huskies: After Nebraska loses, 36-21, the Lincoln crowd musters an ovation for the stunned visitors. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Not Overwhelming, but They Win : College: Fullerton beats Division II Northridge, 17-10, to end nation's longest Division I-A losing streak. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Long Beach Finds Home No Haven in Loss PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Fullerton Runs Its Way Out of Losing Streak MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Longhorns Go Down to Defeat MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Air Force Goes Deep to Defeat San Diego State : WAC: Sophomore fullback comes off the bench for winning touchdown. Faulk rushes for 114 yards, but only 22 in second half. From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Mountain Breaks Free to Lift Fullerton STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Quartz Hill Left With Rubble After Digging Hole STEVE ELLING
In Defense, Pendleton, Belliard Are Fallible : Braves: Their errors in the eighth inning enable Dodgers to tie a game they eventually win, 2-1. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Backup Leads Buckeyes Over Washington State : Nonconference: Herbstreit, a junior making his first start for Ohio State, passes and runs the nation's 16th-ranked team to a 33-19 victory. From Associated Press
Cal Lutheran Rally Falls Short Against Santa Barbara : College football: Kingsmen's 20-point second half is not enough to overcome 33-3 halftime deficit. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Comes of Age in American Tennis From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL / CALABASAS INVITATIONAL : Nordhoff Girls Outlast L. A. Baptist to Take Title DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOXING : Canizales Finishes Fast, Keeps Title EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY VOLLEYBALL : Artists Erase Doubts, Win County Title MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Roundup GERRY PRICE
Toros Set Course on the Comeback Trail : Volleyball: Off-season weight training and conditioning program expected to help women's team, which finished 7-22 in 1990. DUANE PLANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH ROUNDUP : It's No Temple of Doom; Clemson Wins, 37-7 From Associated Press
ROUNDUP : Goalkeeper Aids Offense in Harvard Water Polo Win
USC Bounces Again, Loses to Arizona State : College football: Bad against Memphis State, good against Penn State, Trojans are mediocre in a 32-25 loss to Sun Devils. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Auburn Strikes Quickly, Defeats Texas, 14-10 From Associated Press
Thomas Not Part of Best in the U.S. : Basketball: As expected, 10-man Olympic squad has Magic, Jordan and Bird--but not Pistons' star guard. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offense Is Different in Name Only : Raiders: Falcons' Red Gun might evoke painful memories of the run-and-shoot today. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Random Drug Testing Is Urged for Major Leagues ROSS NEWHAN
COMMENTARY : Author Tom Clancy Talks a Good Game as Prospective NFL Owner MIKE LITTWIN, BALTIMORE SUN
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Baylor Has Really Got Conference's Number From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
COVER STORY : After the Brad Davis Letter : How Much Does Hollywood Really Care About AIDS? : It's been nearly two weeks since the late Brad Davis' indictment of Hollywood's hypocrisy and bias toward AIDS patients was made public. Is it true? Here's a look at the debate within the industry. DAVID J. FOX, Reporting for this story was done by Times staff writers Elaine Dutka, Fox, Judith Michaelson and Victor F. Zonana.
Christine in the Attic Comes Out With Album That De-Emphasizes the Electronic Sound STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside/Valley Calendar.
TV Adjusts Its Mirror : Reflecting society, race relations are a dominant theme, the result of a growing black audience and new programming strategies JUDITH MICHAELSON, Judith Michaelson is a Times staff writer
The Last of Her Kind Remains a Mystery : * * * * BARBRA STREISAND "Just for the Record . . ." Columbia CHRIS WILLMAN
A Split Along the Border KATHIE JENKINS
Movies : How They Did That : With 'T2,' computer-generated graphics made a huge leap into the spectacular; today actors can be transformed, one day realistic human figures will be created CHARLES SOLOMON, Charles Solomon is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Pop Eye PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Mixed Media CHRIS WILLMAN
Hype, Hokey-Pokey and the Hot 100 PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
In Brief LEONARD FEATHER
CHRISTOPHER HOLLYDAY : Emotion Pours Out When He's Playing ZAN STEWART
Mixed Media ROBERT HILBURN
Godunov's New Dance
Capra by the Book
Mark & Python?
'They Aren't Putting the AIDS Story on the Screen' : If you look at the whole picture in the fight against AIDS, do Hollywood's actions and attitudes contribute substantially? Staff writers Diane Haithman and Barbara Isenberg asked key activists outside the entertainment industry for their perspective on the current debate sparked by Davis ' death
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : NO SALE : Guess You'll Have To Read the Book Andy Marx \f7
Dvorak at 150: A Date to Celebrate HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
Godunov's New Dance
Mixed Media STEVE HOCHMAN
How Dudley Moore Came to Tread the Boards at LATC DON SHIRLEY
Stage Import Brings East and West Together T. H. McCULLOH, T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar
MUSIC : Clearing the Air : Though he loathes rumors of a rivalry with Pavarotti, Domingo is happy with his career and is already expanding it beyond singing NORMAN LEBRECHT, Norman Lebrecht is a free-lance writer based in London. and
MOVIES : Off-Centerpiece : NC-17: A Commentary on Controversies Past and Future JACK MATHEWS, Jack Mathews is the film critic for Newsday.
Jingo and Trinity: Trendy, Yes, but They Need Some Work LAURIE OCHOA
Rap's '320-Pound Sex Symbol' Weighs In Against Pop Sellouts DENNIS HUNT
Computer Effects--From Humble Beginnings CHARLES SOLOMON
Ride 'Em, Cowboy
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : COST-EFFECTIVE : . . . and the Sand Is Real Cheap Too Mike Kerrigan \f7
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : DOG DAZE : Why (Woof) Can't (woof) I ( woof) Get (woof) Any (woof) Respect (woof) ? Charles Solomon \f7
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE BIG FEAR : Hate to Have Them Get the Wrong Idea Susan King \f7
Beyond Baroque Film Series Gets to the Art of the Matter, as Greenaway Program Shows ROBERT KOEHLER, Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to Calendar
JAMES MAHONE : Hooked by Intrigue of Improvisation LEONARD FEATHER
A Chunk of Aviation History Up for Bid : There will be a public preview of 70 war birds to be auctioned to raise money for the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar
MOVIES : Sans Ferrari : Don Johnson steers his career from his 'Miami Vice' persona by co-starring with his wife, Melanie Griffith, in a small film about normal people KENT BLACK, Kent Black is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer. and
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : FLACK ATTACK : Image Is Everything (Just Ask Them) David J. Fox
Capra by the Book
Capra by the Book
Mark & Python?
Godunov's New Dance
TRAVEL
Farm Fresh Takes Root in Hawaii JANICE WALD HENDERSON, Henderson is a Sherman Oaks free-lance writer.
English Coats Have Smell of Success PAT HANNA KUEHL, Kuehl is a Denver free-lance writer.
Now Travelers Can Get Help Around the Clock : Trends: These 24-hour services allow citizens traveling abroad to call home toll-free in case of an emergency. They're free to clients of travel agencies that subscribe. JACK ADLER
Air Deal Includes Canadian Cities BILL HUGHES
Cars May Be in the Cards For Colorado Towns KIM UPTON
Sea Views
Montreal Problem?
Up in Smoke
Sea Views
Low-Cost Lodging Available in Fiji LUCY IZON
Up in Smoke
Discounts on Hong Kong Shopping JACK ADLER
Malaria Protection Varies by Area to Be Visited HARRY NELSON, Nelson is a former Times medical writer.
Strolling in Seville: The City With an Attitude BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
No End to the Innocence in Magical Asuncion JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Slowing to a Crawl in Depths of Great Basin Park STEVE GINSBERG, Ginsberg is a free-lance writer who frequently visits national parks and wilderness areas.
Cole Porter's Former Hotel Might Be Called 'The Top' JUDITH MORGAN
Inspiring Point of View From Topanga State Park JOHN McKINNEY
Criminal Activity Against Unsuspecting Tourists Increasing Worldwide : Crime: Spain and Jamaica are particular problem areas right now for travelers. Best advice is to check advisories and leave unnecessary valuables at home. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
HAWAII'S ISLAND OF LANAI : From Pineapples to Glitz : L.A. Financier David Murdock Bought the Island Tourism Forgot and Put Up Two Swank Resorts He Hopes Everyone Will Remember JERRY HULSE
MAGAZINE
Say, Old Sport : THE RYDER CUP, PLAYED FOR NATIONAL PRIDE, NOT MONEY, IS GOLF AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE JIM MURRAY, Times columnist Jim Murray has had "an adversarial relationship" with golf for more than 30 years, during which time he has neither lowered his handicap below a 20 nor stopped trying .
Play Things Tom Waldman, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
The Biz Sheldon Teitelbaum, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
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'The Shelf Of Constant Reproach Sheldon Teitelbaum, Several people were asked what books they are currently reading
RESTAURANTS : LOOKING UP : Santa Barbara Restaurants Offer the Good, the Bad and the Potentially Terrific Ruth Reichl
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : Hooray for Hollywood! BARBARA THORNBURG
Letters On Letters
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Icons Jeanne Muraco Hurney, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
UNCONVENTIONAL WISDOM : When It Pours, It Rains (and Other Bright Ideas for Improving the Planet) Harry Shearer
The Death of Reading : Will a Nation That Stops Reading Eventually Stop Thinking? Mitchell Stephens, Mitchell Stephens, a journalism professor at New York University and the author of "A History of News," read 2 1/2 books on his recent vacation
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Adventureland Bill Manson, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
STYLE : FASHION : A Fitting Tribute MAUREEN SAJBEL
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STYLE : LOOKS : Stardust Memories KAREN GRIGSBY BATES
Melting Pot Steve Kane, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
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STYLE : GARDENS : Paradise Found ROBERT SMAUS
The Land of the One-Legged Man : Maimed by Years of Civil War, Cambodians No Longer Care Who Wins. They Just Want the Violence to Stop Peter S. Goodman, Peter S. Goodman is a Jakarta-based freelance writer. He has written for New York Newsday, the Baltimore Sun and the Dallas Morning News.
BUSINESS
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Mistakes Add Up : Lending: The GAO estimates that up to 25% of ARMs nationwide may be inaccurate. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brave Bear's Edge: Knowing When to Get Out A. GARY SHILLING, A. GARY SHILLING is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., economic consultants and investment advisers based in New Jersey
Sharing Rides Is Cheapest Way to Go
Sharing Rides Is Cheapest Way to Go
Real Estate Develops as Threat to State's Banks : Finance: California banks are strained by troubled loans, but most should survive the slump. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bond Options for the Risk-Averse RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES is editor of Personal Investor, a national consumer-finance magazine based in Irvine
How to Check an ARM Rate JUBE SHIVER
Rules of Game Are Changing for Inside Traders KATHY M. KRISTOF
Creative Artists Deserve Compensation
WASHINGTON / CATHERINE COLLINS : Training Bills Aim for Better-Prepared, More Competitive Work Force CATHERINE COLLINS, CATHERINE COLLINS is a Washington writer
401(k) Plans Gaining Favor for Retirement From Associated Press
Slump Dampens Debut of London's Financial Center : Cityscape: Demand for office space was high when ground was broken for Europe's grandest urban renewal project. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Education Is Minorities' Weapon Against Alcohol, Cigarette Hype
'Peace Dividend' Holds a Challenge JAMES FLANIGAN
A Port in Peril : Transportation: With dredging limited by environmental concerns, the Port of Oakland has sunk in stature as its waters have filled with river-borne silt. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perks Shouldn't Be Basis for Stock Investments CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Collectors Make Their Mark Selling Scraps of History : Autographs: Signatures of notables such as Thomas Jefferson and Albert Einstein have staying power, O.C. dealers say. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
BOOK MARK : When Political Illiterates Try to Humanize a Monolith Eduard A. Shevardnadze, Eduard A. Shevardnadze was first secretary of the Communist Party of Georgia and Soviet foreign minister from 1985-90. Perestroika aimed to reform a monolith from the inside, but the reformers never fully thought through the consequences, contends the author. An excerpt
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : The Burden of Having to Play 'Ethnic Truth or Consequences' Ruben Navarrette Jr., Ruben Navarrette Jr., editor of Hispanic Student USA, will pursue a doctorate in education at UCLA this fall
Helping to Repair Credibility : De Klerk cracks down on police thugs
COLUMN LEFT/ JESSE JACKSON : Get Our Own House in Order : Both parties commit taxpayer money for Israeli housing and Soviet aid. What about America? JESSE JACKSON, The Rev. Jesse Jackson is a syndicated columnist in Washington
COLUMN RIGHT/ VLADIMIR SHLAPENTOKH : It Could Easily Have Gone Another Way : How could Robert Gates have predicted the Soviet fall? VLADIMIR SHLAPENTOKH, Vladimir Shlapentokh is a professor of sociology at Michigan State University. Before emigrating in 1979, he conducted polls for Soviet periodicals
Are Democrats Sounding Populist Trumpets--or Liberal Kazoos? : Politics: The party's '92 candidates are presenting themselves as outsiders taking on the Washington insiders who have messed up. Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor" (Random House)
The Foreign Policy Initiative That Bush Needs to Make : Tense relations with Tokyo could be made better with clearer policy
Read to Them or Weep
Jerry Brown
'Why I No Longer Do Abortions'
Protecting the Gnatcatcher
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PERSPECTIVE ON ABORTION : When Only Clenched Teeth Will Do : Abortion is an issue that divides families almost as deeply as the Civil War. What happens when 'they' are your relations? ELLEN SNORTLAND, Ellen Snortland is a writer, actor and television producer in Los Angeles
'Why I No Longer Do Abortions'
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : I 'Disgraced' the School by Calling a Star Athlete a Fake Student Barbara Bergmann, Barbara Bergmann, a professor of economics at American University, is president of the American Assn. of University Professors
Now It's Israel's Turn to Learn George Bush Is Not a Wimp : Diplomacy: The Administration's tough stand on loan guarantees is a way of showing Israel that Washington has the upper hand. Richard B. Straus, Richard B. Straus is editor of the Middle East Policy Survey
Diplomacy as Theater: The Kabuki Dance of Soviet-Cuban Relations : Cuba: Despite Washington's greeting of a 'new' agenda, Gorbachev's announcement about Havana said nothing we haven't heard before. Wayne S. Smith, Wayne S. Smith is the former chief of the U.S. interests section in Havana and is now director of Cuban studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Ilya Zavlavsky : Soviet's Leading Jewish Politician Discusses the Nation's Anti-Semitism Charles Krause, Charles Krause is foreign-affairs correspondent for the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour. He interviewed Ilya Zavlavsky in the Moscow City Hall
'Why I No Longer Do Abortions'
Wilson Under Fire : Doing the Right Thing Brings No Satisfaction : Ecology: A four-inch songbird imperils the governor's grand conservation plan and endangers his pro-environment image. William Fulton, William Fulton is editor of the Ventura-based California Planning & Development Report and author of "Guide to California Planning" (Solano Press Books)
'Why I No Longer Do Abortions'
Wilson Under Fire : His Policies Get No Respect From the GOP Right : Politics: The 'Caveman Caucus' is a thorn in his side. How to remove it? Send a right-winger to Congress to make room for state moderates. Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at Claremont Graduate School
Fanatics and Mercenaries Are the Killers : South Africa: Peace between Inkatha and the ANC may have come too late, because control of the violence has left their hands. THAMI MAZWAI, Thami Mazwai is senior assistant editor of the Sowetan, South Africa's largest black-oriented newspaper
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Time Is Now to Address PACs : * Reform Panel to Go Over County's Campaign Law
Miracle Riled : Tenants, Landlords at Odds Over Razing of Apartments BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Is Alive With the Sound of Music MAIA DAVIS
Water Watch Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
One Day in the Life of San Diego's Youth Recently, San Diego County and the county Office of Education issued a report on the status of children. The following summarizes the problems facing today's youth. In one day in San Diego County:
Disturbing Erosion of California Dream : * Budget Crisis Is Changing Idea That All Who Want a College Education Can Get One
Low Front Puts Pressure on High Humidity
Body Found Shot, Burned in Flood Basin
Firefighter Injured at Old School GEOFF BOUCHER and DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Notes about your surroundings.
After-School Dilemma : Disputes Stall Decision on a Use for the Long-Vacant Dapplegray Site RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yorba Linda Man Was Crash Victim
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Sept. 22-28
Can-Do Spirit Opens New Shelters
Students Pay the Price As Universities Cut Back
. . . Cat's Demise Sparks Concern
Dana Point General Plan Defended and Derided
. . . Cat's Demise Sparks Concern
Politics of Growth
Dana Point General Plan Defended and Derided
Dana Point General Plan Defended and Derided
Dana Point General Plan Defended and Derided
Dana Point General Plan Defended and Derided
Patriots, Lend Him Your Ears
Opponents Celebrate as Sunshine Canyon Landfill Begins Temporary Closure JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Increases in Enrollment Take Schools by Surprise : Education: Much of the growth is in the lower grades. Some cutbacks in teaching positions have been reversed. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY ON REAL ESTATE : Fighting O.C.'s Double Whammy Against Low-Cost Housing : A maze of federal, state and local barriers increase the cost of new construction. But a plan of attack is suggested. CHRISTINE M. DIEMER, Christine M. Diemer is executive director of the Building Industry Assn . 's Orange County region. She is a former director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development and is on the board of directors of the Federal National Mortgage Assn. (Fannie Mae) and several state and local nonprofit housing organizations
Growing Up Becomes More Threat Than Adventure DANA PARSONS
Picus Says New Congressional Seat May Be Made for Her : Politics: L.A. councilwoman is not daunted by the prospect of challenging Rep. Howard Berman in the West Valley district. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seminar Gives Free How-to Tips on Ending a Marriage JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cut Phone Wire Leaves 3,400 Without Service
Recycling Reasons
Beach Combers Total Tons : Volunteers Clean Up With Dumpsters-Full GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Booster Shot for County Health Care : * Seemingly Inevitable Cutbacks Are Averted in a Textbook Case of Timely Advocacy
Baltic Independence Gives Vietnamese in Exile Bittersweet Joy THUAN LE
2 Inmates Who Went on Food Strike Moved MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Pay the Price As Universities Cut Back
Plan to Save Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse Makes Waves : Development: Some residents are opposed to putting a large restaurant on the beach. They say the area already has traffic, parking and crime problems. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knock on Channel 10
INS Raid, Arrests Violate Human Life
PLATFORM : Slain Cop Had Established Sense of Mutual Respect ANDRE STARKS, ANDRE STARKS, 16, a ninth-grade student at Spring Valley Summit school, lives at Meadowbrook Apartments, the complex where San Diego Police Officer Ronald W. Davis was killed Tuesday. Andre got to know Davis when several officers "adopted" the complex, to help reduce crime. Andre commented on how Davis helped him and other children in the complex:
Zoo Owes Explanations to the Public : Too few safeguards exist to keep animals from ending up in the wrong hands
COUNTYWIDE : 6 Tons of Trash Collected at Beaches MAIA DAVIS
Toll Road Is Price of Cooperation
Let's Get Walt Disney's 'Little Mermaid' Into the Fray TONY PERRY
Crane Operator Dies in Grading Accident
Lottery Results: Sept. 21
Canoga Park Man Held in Parking Lot Slaying
Redondo Again Debates Plan for Recreational Facility at Park : Development: The community center was originally proposed in the 1970s. But area residents have successfully fought construction. A decision must be made about funds collected for the project. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artist Does His Part to Keep Traffic Flowing in Area of Umbrella Project DAVID COLKER
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : SWAT teams and smoke light up Torrance's El Roi Tan one last time. DEBORAH SCHOCH
On a Mission to Win Trust : Indians: Priest, school principal make effort to gain respect of Pala Reservation's Luiseno and Cupeno tribes, which are still smarting over recent painful changes. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let the AIDS-Infected Health-Care Workers Treat Other AIDS Victims
Pit Bull Defended as Gentle Breed . . .
Gays Not Laughing
Lucia de Garcia, International Trade Consultant : Overcoming Hardships to Realize Success GEBE MARTINEZ
Hispanic Caucus Serves Some Inspiration to Student Leaders LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Dumping Recyclables at Landfill : Environment: The city says it would have to pay twice as much to take the daily four to 10 tons of material to a recycling center. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pit Bull Defended as Gentle Breed . . .
Another NAACP Branch Rebels : Blacks: Beverly Hills / Hollywood group threatens to picket national leaders. Members say the parent organization is trying to destroy the entertainment industry's local office. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stadium Drinking
Captain's 15th Mate : He Vows This Wedding Is the Last BOB ELSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teddy Bears Help Officers Relate to Youngsters : Police: Stuffed animals reassure children who come into contact with law enforcement after accidents or abuse. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Total Water Usage
Freeway Patrol to the Rescue : Highways: The new service helps stranded drivers deal with burst water hoses, collapsed fuel pumps, stalled engines and flat tires. What's more, it's free. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amnesty International Team Opens Probe Here : Human rights: Fact-finding group will investigate allegations of brutality by LAPD officers and county sheriff's deputies. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Groups Unhappy With Proposals for Redistricting : Politics: Spokesmen are distressed that new district lines fail to concentrate their voters to increase their clout. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Move Grove of Imperiled Cedars Sparks Controversy at UC Irvine : Ecology: Arboretum supporters don't want the South African trees uprooted to make way for an aviary. Officials say no decision has been made. KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials See No Crime Wave on Beaches, Despite 2 Attacks RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
3 Dead, 3 Hurt in Long Beach Head-On Crash DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broderick Hoopla Escalates as New Trial Nears ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors Convict Former Torrance Prosecutor of Brokering Drug Deal JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Slain by Bicycle-Riding Gunmen KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let the AIDS-Infected Health-Care Workers Treat Other AIDS Victims
Victory Against Polluters Was Personal : Environment: Director of Surfriders figures that forcing two pulp mills to stop dumping toxics into the ocean is a fitting memorial to his son. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Christo Crowd : Tejon Pass: The thought of millions of visitors coming to view the art superstar's yellow umbrellas puts dollar signs in locals' eyes. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Festival Celebrates Youth in Garden Grove Park THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freeway Fences
Marching Ardor : Whether Clowning or Cleaning, Parade Participants Brighten Simi Valley Days PEGGY Y. LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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