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What happened on April 26, 1992
NEWS
Condemned and Waiting : Cynthia Coffman Came West for a New Life; Now She Faces 2nd Death Sentence NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By Wealth Possessed : Love, Money and Property Don't Always Mix--Just Ask Hannah Nash and Her Estranged Sons GARRY ABRAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catfish Are Off the Hook After Tokyo Ends 16-Year Earthquake Prediction Study DAVID THURBER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swiss Army to Shut Hidden Alpine Forts MITYA NEW, REUTERS
Roth Enjoys Political Perks, Associates Say KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$7.1 Million Awarded in Medical Negligence Case : Health: Angela Romero has devoted her life to caring for her quadriplegic daughter, Anissa. But the money to help pay for future care may be held up for another two years. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Apartments Burn in Sabbath Delay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Waldo's World : Documentary Follows Life of a Blacklisted Film Writer SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flower Power : Floriade III at Banning Residence Museum Is More Than a Blooming Fund-Raiser SUSAN JAQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Healing War's Wounds : Today, Veterans Return to Vietnam to Find the Enemy Gone GEORGE ESPER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store Chain Settles Four-State Racial Bias Suit for $9 Million Associated Press
6.9 Quake Rocks N. California Coast : Destruction: Dozens of Victorian homes are wrenched off foundations. At least 35 people are injured. Worst damage is in Ferndale, which was holding a festival. PAUL FELDMAN and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
You Watch That??!! : Celebrities Confess Their Viewing Sins: 'Studs,' 'Green Acres' ... the List Goes On
Slashed Inspiration Oak Gets New Leaf on Life : Landmark: A 500-year-old tree is recovering from spiteful damage, thanks to a forester's skilled grafts. GARRY MITCHELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drafting the Viewers STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
Mother of All Tractors Reuters
White House Mulls Sale of Public Facilities : Infrastructure: The Administration is studying the plan as a way to ease budget burdens on local governments. Bush has not yet signed off on proposal. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton, Jackson Together but Still at Arm's Length : Democrats: Arkansas governor calls their talk 'wonderful,' but he fails to get an endorsement. It was the first joint appearance since a spat in February. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM May Drop Some Models in Reorganization Associated Press
Emergency Crew Hurt Investigating Fatal Fire Associated Press
Alhambra : Ethnic Tension Proposal
Pasadena : Park Upgrading Funded
Sen. Robb Says Gays Have Place in Military Associated Press
Bush, in Radio Address, Cites U.S. Trade Gains From a Times Staff Writer
San Gabriel : Panel Applicants Sought
COMMENTARY : Property Taxpayers Need Rights MATTHEW K. FONG
Helping Hand for Rival Newspaper
Expo Gets Millionth Visitor Reuters
Pasadena : Heists Believed Connected
Field of 22 Vying for 7 Town Council Seats LORETTA SCHERTZ KELLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zane Changes His Mind, Will Finish City Council Term NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel : Drug Awareness Meeting
Myanmar Junta to Allow Visits by Detained Nobelist's Family From Associated Press
18% Hike in Trash Pickup Fees Will Begin in Summer : Services: The council approved the increase despite the city manager's recommendation of a much smaller boost. The new monthly rate will be $12.69 for a single-family home. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 12 Years, Rapist's Conviction Frees Victim : Crime: When she was 16, a con her father brought home attacked her. After more than a decade of living in fear, a trial breaks the chains. SHARON COHEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brown's Campaign Lurching Into a Chaotic Nether World : Politics: Cast back into the shadows, his quixotic march now seems headed for pathos and disarray. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
A thirtysomething Tryst BETTY GOODWIN
Despite Signs of Hope, America Rings With Sound of Griping : Attitudes: There's no war or depression, but citizens are outraged. Are problems that bad, or are they just more visible? MIKE FEINSILBER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Polluters Sentenced to the Sierra Club SONJA BARISIC, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World IN BRIEF : HUNGARY : 15,000 Protest, Call for Premier to Resign From Times Staff and Wire Reports
West Covina : Attention Graffiti Busters
Showcase House Opens Today; Benefits Children's Society
Caltrans Work Sites Scheduled
The Region : Mosquito Warning Issued
Activists-Turned-Politicians Assume Control of Council : Government: In two years, the council makeup has turned over completely. The new members are younger and dedicated to some issues that past councils would never have favored. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voice Mail Links Teachers With Parents : Schools: Board will be asked to approve computerized communications system. Free service for elementary schools offered as an enticement if high schools buy the service. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake Is Not Related to Desert Temblor KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Cities Face a Strike in Transport TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Financial Aid and Open Policies, Top Schools Are High Hurdles for Poor : College: Family wealth and social disparities still put higher education out of the reach of many. JEFF DONN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harris' Lawyer Tells of Anger--and Failure : Execution: Attorney grieves for condemned man he could not save. He records the inmate's final hours, saying the murderer was drained, depressed and exhausted as he walked to his death. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : BROWSING : In the Frame REVA SMILKSTEIN
The Mysterious Case of the Missing $1,600 ROGER SIMON
Modification of Smoking Ban Foreseen : Ordinance: Two new City Council members oppose the measure; a staunch supporter was defeated in April 14 election. GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : 'Fun Zone' Foes Aren't Laughing : Development: The city's plan to install an amusement park on the pier rankles many residents, who say their concerns have been ignored. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Italy's President Resigning Early Associated Press
Abortion Clash in Buffalo Brings 79 More Arrests From Associated Press
Papen Tells Wilson: Stay Out of My Race Mike Ward
Cold Fact: Arctic Housing Is Scarce JEFFREY ULBRICH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
College Control to Go to Rev. Moon Group Associated Press
Rescue Efforts Winding Down in Guadalajara HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Secret to Being Most Lovable SUSAN PATERNO
Diamond Bar : Transit System Survey
From Little Screen to Big Time : A Look at the Early TV Roots of Famous Names SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montebello : Fund-Raising Events Set
13 College Students Win Gold Awards for Community Service SUZAN SCHILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Altadena : Speed Bumps On the Way
9th Circuit Judge Criticizes High Court Over Execution RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Covina : Council Chooses Mayor
Substance Found in Fuel Tank of Plane : Crash: Investigators analyze contaminant found after accident that killed 16 sky divers. Airport was using new company to gas aircraft. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Covina : Morgan Named Mayor
Settlement Would Equalize School Spending : Education: Critics argue that the results of a lawsuit aimed at improving the quality of education for inner-city minorities will actually end up hurting them. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walnut : Trash Pickup Fee to Rise
Guerrillas Take Kabul in Ecstatic Free-For-All : Afghanistan: The takeover comes with a minimum of bloodshed as rebel factions divide up the capital. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For a Moment Only, Rebels Are Brothers : Kabul: Dread spreads as fast as relief as chapter closes on struggle. City has two opposing commanders with no apparent government to lead them. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Who Fell From Grace Now Face Cocaine Charges : Crime: Arrests in drug sting are latest blows to ex-Dodger Thomas and former sheriff's detective Ross. STEPHEN BRAUN and GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Making Airmen Out of Flyboys : Pilots Look Back Fondly on Santa Ana Army Air Base PATRICK MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Covina : Vietnamese Pig Ordinance
Center Offers Voters 'Self-Defense System' : Politics: Nonpartisan group provides computer printouts of information about candidates. MIKE FEINSILBER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
6.9 Quake Rocks N. California Coast : Destruction: Dozens of Victorian homes are wrenched off foundations. At least 35 are injured. Worst damage is in Ferndale, which was holding a festival. MARIE GRAVELLE and VICTOR MERINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tainted Fuel Found in Plane's Gas Tank : Crash: Officials analyze contaminant found after accident that killed 16 sky divers. Oil distributor that serviced aircraft is being investigated. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KENNETH BRANAGH: Regarding 'Henry' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Hope Sown in Crack's Rocky Turf : At 850 Longwood, South Bronx, the dope dealers found a home. The few tenants left lived without water, heat and dignity. But Carlton Collier thought it could change. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Book of Numbers Gives You the Odds LAWRENCE L. KNUTSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inquiry Clears AIDS Expert of Misconduct : Medicine: Federal investigation finds that Dr. Robert C. Gallo did not steal AIDS virus from French researcher. Dispute has been brewing since '85. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist, Mayor Trade Insults, Prompting Session on Decorum BETTINA BOXALL
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : DESIGN : Stir Crazy REVA SMILKSTEIN
Ceremony Recalls the Lessons of Manzanar : World War II: Former internees, their offspring and others make a pilgrimage to mark the camp's 50th anniversary. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush Exercised Hands-On Role in Iraq Aid Effort DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Sets Up Environmental Review Board for Coastal Development : Planning: A court order forces supervisors to act six years after a land-use plan called for such a panel. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ocean Pumping Raises Seafood Output : Aquaculture: Hawaii facility uses deep seawater to produce marketable oysters, lobsters, salmon, giant kelp and vitamin-rich algae. DONALD J. FREDERICK, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Plummer's Not the Type JOE RHODES, Joe Rhodes is a frequent contributor to TV Times.
Helen Fazio; Sister of Former Hostage Cicippio
Searchers Find Victim of Boat Crash on River Associated Press
PBS Prepares Youths Now for the Year 2035, When the Planet Will Need Help LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Magazine Is a Cottage Industry PETER BENNETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ivana's New Trump Card : The Donald's History, but His Ex Is Conquering Other Worlds, Including Price Club IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Researchers Are Taking a New Look at Long-Valued Uses of India's Neem Tree : Botany: The evergreen has cleansing and insect-repelling properties. Now it is viewed as a pharmaceutical resource. ED SCHAFER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World IN BRIEF : SICILY : Man-Made Barrier Diverts Etna Lava From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Updated Fast-Food Guide Finds Some Healthful Improvements Among Chains MARY MacVEAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three years ago, Bob DeLaurier found himself on the streets. Unlike many, he managed to turn his life around. But he did not forget where he had been. He became an . . . : Advocate for the Homeless SARAH M. BROWN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fighting for Rape Victims Petula Dvorak, Staff Writer
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : Hats Off R. DANIEL FOSTER
Guerrillas Take Kabul in Ecstatic Free-For-All : Afghanistan: The takeover comes initially with little bloodshed. Gunfire between rivals is reported later. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attacked Plane Had No U.S. Flag, Fujimori Says : Peru: Officials insist that fired-on C-130 ignored repeated radio and visual warnings. ADRIANA VON HAGEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flood Brings a Deluge of Book Orders : Publishing: Since the recent disaster beneath Chicago, requests have poured in for "Forty Feet Below," a history of that city's system of tunnels. KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fraternity Censured for Branding Pledges Associated Press
David Rubel; Retired Navy Rear Admiral, Decorated Gunner
Gerald Feinberg; Groundbreaking Physicist
Get Real, Doll Makers: Judy Is a Bad Teacher DIANNE KLEIN
Where Ghosts of War Still Walk LAURIE K. SCHENDEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela Rejects Plan for Interim Rule SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gas Chamber Looms in Woman's Future NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Missile Site to Protect Entire Nation From Associated Press
Sharon Goode; President, CEO of Fashion Belt Manufacturing Firm
In a Class of Its Own THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Unlike Other Nights : Russian immigrants got a taste of liberal Judaism at a Passover Seder. Many didn't know the ritual, a rabbi said, but 'they have experienced an Exodus from bondage in the Soviet Union.' MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ad Campaign for Elvis Stamps Criticized Associated Press
Words Weren't Music to Ears
AA Is a 'Great Gift in This Crazy World'
Still Appealing at 45
An Oscar for Entertainment
Mattel's New Birthing Doll Lays an Egg
Weather With a Smile
Cedars-Sinai's Expansion Plans
Rose Bowl Press Box and Budget Cuts at Colleges
Mattel's New Birthing Doll Lays an Egg
Investigation of Citrus College
Diamond Bar's General Plan
Bad Influence
Berezhkov Article Appreciated
Disagreement and the Chamber Board Members
So, This Is What Betty Friedan Has Come To?
Mattel's New Birthing Doll Lays an Egg
AA Is a 'Great Gift in This Crazy World'
AA Is a 'Great Gift in This Crazy World'
'Chinese People' Did Go to Polls
REAL ESTATE
Gwen Avocado Produces More in Less Space BILL SIDNAM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Isolated Living Calls for Reliance on Neighbors : Topanga Canyon: Nine-mile winding road links area of peace and privacy to outside world. LINDA BETH MOTHNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mothner is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
If you remodel your home, be careful you don't destroy its original charm and end up with a . . .'REMUDDLE' MARILYN T. OLIVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Oliver is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Average Rates for Residential Mortgages
State, Congress Move to Assist Homeowners and Buyers DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trendy Veggie Turns Out to Be Humble Broccoli ADRIENNE COOK, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST
AUCTIONS : Los Angeles County
THE NATION'S HOUSING : Lender May Change Rule on Appraisal KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Housing Rebound? Well, Sort of DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cool Temperature Kept Mango From Bearing Bill Sidnam
Rapper in Tune With Bay Area RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles County
Chain May Be Answer to Broken Sash Cords From Popular Mechanics
Home Improvement : Generator Keeps Home Humming JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Los Angeles County
Save on Taxes If Value Declines EVELYN De WOLFE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Association Balks at Wheelchair Ramp Special to The Times
ENTERTAINMENT
TLC : Condom Fashions Are a Political Statement DENNIS HUNT
ART : Public Warm, Critics Cool Toward 'Helter Skelter' SUZANNE MUCHNIC
Play Tells Survivor's True Story of the Warsaw Ghetto Holocaust T. H. McCULLOH, T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for Calendar.
Unique Portraits Steeped in Mixed Messages of Mass Media Fascination NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar.
ALBUM REVIEW : *** 1/2 THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN "Honey's Dead" Def American RICHARD CROMELIN
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE EARLY LINE : The Smart Money Is on the Bat Dude Andy Marx
Singin' the Blues
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : HOLY WARS : So, This Is What You Meant When You Said You Wanted Me to Play a Sister? Jane Galbraith
Singin' the Blues
A Taste of New York in Costa Mesa LAURIE OCHOA
Bruce + Bob: Round 3
It's About Time for a Dose of Dvorak HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
DANCE : The Company He Keeps : Drawing on his experiences with a dance world legend, Edward Villella is leading the Miami City Ballet to new heights SUSAN REITER, Susan Reiter is a free-lance writer based in New York
Bruce + Bob: Round 3
OFF-CENTERPIECE : MOVIES : It's Finally Time for Sammy Glick, the Ultimate Player ANDY MARX
BABY ANIMALS : Baby Animals Mark a Turf of Their Own RICHARD CROMELIN
L.A. Galleries Unite for 'Night for Life' SHAUNA SNOW
POP MUSIC : Jesus and Mary Chain's Expanding Horizon : 10 QUESTIONS, 13 ANSWERS ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic. and
MOVIES : With a Song in Its Heart : Hollywood is attempting to revive a hallowed genre--the musical--but some wonder if it can survive the disappointing 'Newsies' DIANE HAITHMAN, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer.
Strong Candidates for a Joke : Politicians have brought comedians out in droves this year but keeping up with the races isn't easy ROBERT KOEHLER, Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
ON LOCATION : MOVIES : Malle's Aforethought : The French director makes sure he's in charge on 'Damage': He snapped up the rights, handpicked the actors and raised the money DAVID GRITTEN, David Gritten is a frequent contributor to Calendar, based in London. and
McCarty to Auction, Then Buy, Michael's KATHIE JENKINS
Will They Call It the Guns N' Roses Bowl? Steve Hochman
MOVIES : Old Novels, New Screenplays TERRY PRISTIN, Terry Pristin is a Times staff writer.
East West Players Takes a Multicultural Direction DON SHIRLEY
COVER STORY : Cos and Effect : Bill Cosby's landmark sitcom, with its emphasis on education and strong adults, gave parents their homes back RICK DU BROW, Rick Du Brow is The Times' television writer.
ART : The Museum as Stage : As 'Helter Skelter' demonstrates, exhibitions have become theater, with former performance artists involving viewers in the drama CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, Christopher Knight is a Times art critic
Not Guilty as Charged
STAGE : It's a Plaid, Plaid World : A little idea for a '50s musical revue has proved a grand design; in city after city, 'Forever Plaid' becomes a cottage industry BARBARA ISENBERG, Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer
MAGAZINE
ARMENIAN REQUIEM : A Fine Sense of Survival : THE FIRST ACT OF HONORING HISTORY IS TO HEAR THE STORY. THE SECOND IS TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN. Bernard Ohanian, Bernard Ohanian is a Berkeley-based writer whose recent work includes "A Day in the Life of Italy" and "Baseball in America," both published by Collins.
The McLaughlin Grope : If These Washington Pundits Are So Smart, How Come They're So Often Wrong? Scott Shuger, Scott Shuger is a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly and a consultant to ABC's "PrimeTime Live."
HOT SPOT, WARM FOOD : The Crowd Is Young, the Spices Mild--but Oh, Those Saddlebags Charles Perry
STYLE : SPRING HEALTH & BEAUTY : Looking Good, Feeling Great
L.a. Speak Kathleen Moloney, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
STYLE : SPRING HEALTH & BEAUTY : Looking Good, Feeling Great
The Wine List Dan Berger
STYLE : Spring Health and Beauty : Looking Good, Feeling Great
Overheard EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
STYLE : Spring Health and Beauty : Looking Good, Feeling Great
Burden Of Beasts
Pilates Error?
Burden Of Beasts
Liberty Balance
Liberty Balance
Liberty Balance
Burden Of Beasts
Burden Of Beasts
Burden Of Beasts
A Grave Occurrence
Burden Of Beasts
Icons Dev Bhatia, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
Style : Spring Health & Beauty : The Wellness Workout
Pump Up The Dollar Volume
Burden Of Beasts
Solutions Kimberly Heinrich, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
STYLE : SPRING HEALTH & BEAUTY : Looking Good, Feeling Great
'My Fourth Comeback' : A Robert Altman Production HILARY DE VRIES, Hilary de Vries is a frequent contributor to The Times. Her most recent article for this magazine was on Barbra Streisand.
HIRE POWER : When a Decent Job Means a Second Chance, a Layoff Can Be a Double Whammy Bob Baker, Bob Baker is a Times staff writer.
Urban Art Kent Black, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
THE PHILIPPINE ELECTION CIRCUS : In the World's Most Chaotic Democracy, Campaigns Are Entertainment, Votes Are Sold--and Imelda Keeps Singing. BOB DROGIN, Bob Drogin is The Times' Manila bureau chief; his last story for this magazine was on the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
Liberty Balance
Burden Of Beasts
Liberty Balance
Burden Of Beasts
BOOKS
India's Queen Lear : MOTHER INDIA; A Political Biography of Indira Gandhi, By Pranay Gupte (A Robert Stewart Book / Charles Scribner's Sons: $24.95; 320 pp.) Clark Blaise, Blaise directs the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. and
When a Nation Shuns Its Tribes : A COMPLICATED WAR; The Harrowing of Mozambique, By William Finnegan (University of California Press: $25; 368 pp.) George Packer, Packer is the author of "The Village of Waiting," a memoir about Africa, and a new novel, "The Half Man."
The Quick, By DAVID HUDDLE From "The Nature of Yearning" (Peregrine Smith Books: $9.95). Huddle lives in Burlington, Vt. He teaches at the University of Vermont and at the Breadloaf School of English. (copyright) 1992 by David Huddle
Skeleton Key to the Phelans : VERY OLD BONES, By William Kennedy (Viking: $22; 292 pp.) Jonathan Franzen, Franzen is the author of "The Twenty-Seventh City." His new novel, "Strong Motion," was published in January.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Puzzle of a Polish Childhood : WHO WAS DAVID WEISER?, By Pawel Huelle (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: $17.95; 304 pp.) Thomas Frick, Frick is the editor of "The Sacred Theory of the Earth," an anthology of texts about landscape and earth symbolism. He writes on art and culture for a variety of publications.
Clausewitz He's Not : ON STRATEGY II; A Critical Analysis of the Gulf War, By Col. Harry G. Summers Jr. (Dell: $4.99, paper; 294 pp.) Scott Shuger, Shuger is a contributing editor of the Washington Monthly and a consultant for PrimeTime Live.
LIVING IN TUSCANY by Leonardo Castelaucci (Abbeville... Elaine Kendall
God Helps Him. . . : SEA LEVEL, By Roger King (Poseidon: $20; 256 pp.) RICHARD EDER
MEASURE OF EMPTINESS: Grain Elevators in the American... CHARLES SOLOMON
Nobody Home : I AM ZOE HANDKE, By Eric Larsen (Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill; $16.95; 224 pp.) Barbara Finkelstein, Finkelstein is the author of "Summer Long-a-coming" (Harper & Row), a novel.
A Soapbox of Her Own : FANNY FERN; An Independent Woman, By Joyce W. Warren (Rutgers University Press: $29.95; 362 pp.) Judith Gingold, Gingold is a free-lancer writer.
A Thousand Points of Spite : WITH CHARITY TOWARD NONE; A Fond Look at Misanthropy, By Florence King (St. Martin's Press: $17.95; 194 pp.) Larry Wallberg, Wallberg writes frequently on the arts for the Wall Street Journal.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Quitting Time for Watch Dealer : Violence: Shopkeeper says he has been driven out of business by media attention and threats after killing five robbers. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Nears for Man Accused of Poisoning Wife : Crime: A bizarre and mysterious tale behind the death of schools Trustee Janet Overton goes before a jury this week. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recovery From Slump to Be Tough for Area, Business Leaders Warn : Recession: Loss of thousands more aerospace jobs, and declining economies in Japan and Germany, mean a slower rebound in the South Bay. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Is Our School a Bad School?' Educator's Resounding 'No'
These Swallows Fill Homeowners With Dread : Wildlife: Some Silver Lake residents see the invasion of the nest-building birds as a nightmare of spring that arrives under the protection of U. S. law. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utah Town Eager for Trash in Ventura County Train Plan LARRY SPEER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long, Tough Road to Recovery : Violence: James English of General Dynamics was almost killed by a bullet to the brain from a disgruntled fired employee. The wound left him almost blind and with impaired memory. But, three months later, he is fiercely determined to regain his self-reliance and independence. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Spotted Owl Stirs Southwest Debate : Wildlife: New Mexico loggers fear U.S. proposal to protect cousin of northern spotted owl will cost them their livelihood. Final decision is due from government in November. RICHARD BENK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PIERCE COLLEGE : Annual Rodeo Planned May 8, 9 AURIANA KOUTNIK
Just a Meeting, but Perhaps a Meeting of Minds, Cultures DANA PARSONS
Maybe He's Just Seeking Whale of a Good Time LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Calendar : Events of the Coming Week
Declaring a Cease-Fire : Prop. C Would Give Independent Citizens Group the Authority to Draft New District Boundaries
Costs Mount in Suits Involving Council Members : Government: Critics say 'vanity' actions win public approval but accomplish little. Warner Ridge, Sunshine Canyon Landfill and Medfly cases are examples. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimmer Almost Drowns in River
VENTURA : Bank Robber Uses Note; No Gun Seen PEGGY Y. LEE
Dodging Trouble : Williams Takes Stand but Avoids Gates' Toes LAURIE BECKLUND and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mobile Home Residents Play Key Role in Carson : Government: With a council majority favoring its positions, citizens' group is city's most influential lobbyist. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leave the Driving to Them
Santa Ana Seeks Stiffer Code Violator Penalties : Courts: City officials want judges to regard seriously flagrant ordinance offenders in such areas as overcrowding and street vending. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Tragedy Prompts Outpouring of Concern GEORGE HATCH and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Help the Helpless
Aid for Drug Dealers?
An 'A' for Peltason as UC President
Lights and Safety
Rohrabacher Immigrant View Booed, Cheered
Latest Santa Ana Gang Outrage Fuels Sense of Despair, Desire for Change
Sharing of Parental Funds for Schools
Mixed Emotions
Rohrabacher Immigrant View Booed, Cheered
Latest Santa Ana Gang Outrage Fuels Sense of Despair, Desire for Change
Ways to Save Poison Control Center
Rohrabacher Immigrant View Booed, Cheered
Painful Lessons of Peloza's Fight Against District
Taking Exception to Bilingual Effort
Painful Lessons of Peloza's Fight Against District
Taking Exception to Bilingual Effort
Praise for Atkinson
COMMENTARY ON FISCAL REFORM : Erosion of Local Revenue Spells Disaster for City Government : Municipal control is being seriously undermined by taxpayer initiatives, state budget actions and the recession. WILLIAM E. HODGE, William E. Hodge is executive director of the Orange County division of the League of California Cities
Painful Lessons of Peloza's Fight Against District
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Fulbright Scholarship Awarded
Roadwork : Major projects for the week of April 26-May 2
Counselor Sentenced for Fondling Student
Respect for Lowery
Elderly Get Some Help Around the House From Volunteers VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Violence Spills Into Heart of a City : Santa Ana Killing Shows Fabric of Life Here Is at Risk
Boy, 3, Woman Killed in Unrelated Crashes
Neighbors Wary of Plan to Build Low-Cost Homes : Pacoima: Almost 200 residents oppose a 50-unit townhouse project, saying it would increase congestion and crime in an already burdened community. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHULA VISTA : Burglar Shot, Killed by Homeowner
Disneyland as Good Citizen, Neighbor
Scorpions' Venom Gene Added to Natural Insecticide From Associated Press
Jail Crowding
Hot Wings : Wilting Heat Doesn't Dampen Crowd's Delight at El Toro Air Show DAN WEIKEL and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's Long Road Back From Drought for 2 Reno Lakes TOM GARDNER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Students Compete in Educational Games PEGGY Y. LEE
Super Lotto Results
Honored Architect
There's a Price for Disney's Giveaways : Complimentary Tickets Given to Anaheim Officials Invite Perception of Influence
GOP 'Gorilla' Doesn't Scare Foes This Time : Politics: In redrawn 46th District, combative Rep. Robert K. Dornan is opposed not only by Democrats, but by a fellow Republican. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
VENTURA : Man Who Died in Park Is Identified SHERRY JOE
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : So, is there much originality to be found on The Strand? Uh-huh. KENNETH J. GARCIA and MARC LACEY
Weather Keeps Heat on Southland From a Times Staff Writer
Painful Lessons of Peloza's Fight Against District
Utility Vault Fire Cuts Power to 3,200 Homes
Oxnard Man, 32, Shot to Death During Fight PEGGY Y. LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Land Prices, Development Threaten Last Few Farms JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Struck, Killed While Jaywalking
Hot and Festive : Celebrations: Conejo Valley Days and the California Beach Party offer music, entertainment, food and silliness. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Key Is Habitat, Not Lone Species : Environment: The NCCP program is a step toward realistic preservation that meets the needs of all parties. MICHAEL A. MANTELL, Michael A. Mantell is undersecretary for the state's Resources Agency
Land Dispute to Delay Cal State Campus : Camarillo: Man who owns more than two-thirds of the 200 acres sought has rejected the state's purchase offer. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latest Santa Ana Gang Outrage Fuels Sense of Despair, Desire for Change
Grenade Discovered at Beach VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown, James Edward, 72, of Woodland Hills, retired actor...
Telecommuters Phoning It In From Home : Business: 5.5 million workers last year avoided rush-hour traffic and enjoyed greater flexibility. But some supervisors are not sold on the idea. DAVID FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Putting the Spin on Earth : Observance: More than 2,000 people attended an Earth Day event at O'Neill Regional Park, where music, picnics and environmental education were the order of the day. ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crusader Urges Communities: Say No to Alcohol : Drinking: Ray Chavira hopes his return to a county commission will further his fight to make liquor less popular and harder to get. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : First Smog Alert of the Year Issued
Painful Lessons of Peloza's Fight Against District
Ways to Save Poison Control Center
Church Group Rallies to Change Lives : Santa Paula: The New Harvest Christian Fellowship marches to turn youths away from drugs and gangs. SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rohrabacher Immigrant View Booed, Cheered
Update: The Rodney G. King Beating Trial
Commuter Ferry Idea Is Worth Floating : A Conveyance--the Pacific--Already Exists, so Water Travel Deserves Consideration
Harris Lawyer Agonizes Over the Battle Lost to Executioner : Justice: An angry and frustrated Charles M. Sevilla reflects on his failed bid to spare the life of Robert Alton Harris. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biker, 84, Still on a Roll After 7 Decades : Hobbies: The Fresno man estimates he has logged half a million miles since first climbing aboard a Flying Merkel in 1920. 'It's the freedom of the thing' that he enjoys. From Associated Press
LOCAL ELECTIONS SAN DIEGO MAYOR'S RACE : Underdog Navarro Gets a Boost From Voter Discontent : Politics: Supporters are cheered, foes dismayed as support for activist mayoral candidate appears to be growing. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : Protection of Gnatcatcher Falls Prey to State Politics : Conservation: Flaws in Wilson Administration's NCCP program work against efforts to save endangered songbird. DAN SILVER, Dan Silver is coordinator for the Endangered Habitats League, a coalition of conservation groups dedicated to land-use decisions
Tale of 2 Chiefs : Gates Takes Swipes as Williams Builds Bridges LAURIE BECKLUND and RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thousands Bolt to Beaches as Summery Heat Arrives LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Stargazers vs. We The People: Battling Over Orange Street Lights TONY PERRY
OXNARD : Shooting Critically Wounds Man, 22 PEGGY Y. LEE
COUNTY REPORT: Mental Health : Critics Say Crisis Mental Patients Ignored : Treatment: Emergency teams are accused of not responding. The department says a massive overhaul is showing signs of success. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Recession Hits Minority Businesses Head-On : Economy: Most of the firms in Southland are small, new and undercapitalized. But their vulnerability may also hold a key to region's recovery. PATRICK LEE and CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Helping the Young Save Themselves : Budgeting: A large majority of Americans lack even rudimentary financial savvy. A consultant is trying to teach teens the importance of nurturing a nest egg. MARTIN WOLK, REUTERS
Debate Over Workers' Comp System Rages On
Let's Use the 'Peace Dividend' to Rejuvenate U.S. Science and Technology LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON, LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON is a professor of economics and business administration at UC Berkeley and director of its Institute for International Studies
To Cleaner Air and Good New Jobs, Please, and Step On It JAMES FLANIGAN
Debate Over Workers' Comp System Rages On
Close Up: Virginia Gordon DALLAS M. JACKSON
Investors Lose in Recent Arbitration Rulings KATHY M. KRISTOF
Kind Science : InVitro's Alternative to Tests on Animals Attracts Major Clients SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teamwork : Chrysler Builds a Concept as Well as a Car AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Leader's Arrest: The Day Sun Set for Many Mexican Oil Workers : Energy: The government-owned Pemex has cut tens of thousands of jobs at the bloated operation since it ousted 'La Quina.' MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pooled S&L Asset Sales May Put RTC in Hot Water : * Bailout: Some sources say selling property in bulk to big buyers could boost taxpayers' cleanup costs. Small investors are also feeling squeezed. This report was prepared by Times Staff Writers James Risen, Robert A. Rosenblatt and Dwight Morris
Bank Merger Likely to Affect Retirees' Benefits CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Debate Over Workers' Comp System Rages On
Debate Over Workers' Comp System Rages On
Debate Over Workers' Comp System Rages On
SPORTS
FOOTHILL SWIM GAMES : Jacob's Sprint Debut Goes Swimmingly; She Sets Record in 100 Freestyle CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Waves Beat Stanford for Title KEVIN HARMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dodgers Take 'Stick Away From Giants : Baseball: They win, 7-6, in 10 innings after wasting a 6-1 lead. They had not won two in a row in San Francisco in more than two years. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE TRACK : World Class Club Dominates MATT FARMER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Machines and Sports Don't Mix JIM MURRAY
BASEBALL /ROSS NEWHAN : Royally Out of Sync in Kansas City ROSS NEWHAN
Doran's Sacrifice Fly in 16th Gives Reds Five-Hour Victory Over Padres DAN HAFNER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Overcomes Seven-Run Deficit to Defeat OCC STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gymnastics From Staff and Wire Reports
He Is Baited by Fans No More : Trail Blazers: Center Duckworth, booed in Portland after a poor start this season, becomes a hero against the Lakers. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knox Not Budging Off No. 3 : Rams: Despite tempting offers, they are keeping the third selection in the draft, and it suddenly appears they might wind up with Emtman. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP : Conner Is Winner in Race Six RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Daniels Unable to Shake His Slump BILL PLASCHKE
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Even Benes Can't Soothe Padre Pains : Baseball: Right-hander has rare bad outing, and Cincinnati romps to an 11-5 victory. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce to Stage Volleyball Event
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : Let Real Games Begin: It's Watch Jordan Time MICHAEL WILBON, WASHINGTON POST
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A's Break Bad Habit Against Twins DAN HAFNER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Those Going and Those Who Should
Krabbe Reportedly Will Be Banned From July 2 Meet in Stockholm From Associated Press
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Myers Trying to Forget the Lead That Got Away
Hodkinson Stops Cruz, Retains WBC Title From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Northridge Serves Notice in Sweep PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Twins' Pagliarulo to Have Surgery Associated Press
Angels Do Right Things, Lose, 10-6 : Baseball: They tailor lineup to face Mariner left-hander Johnson but can't overcome first grand slam by Martinez. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Become a Well-Oiled Machine MIKE DOWNEY
NBA PLAYOFFS : Diminishing Return for Lakers : Game 2: They will come back to L.A. for a three-day rest after the Trail Blazers cruise again, 101-79. Duckworth dominates Divac. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gymnastics From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Krickstein, Muster Reach Final From Associated Press
Pierce Stops Ventura for WSC Title T. C. PORTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD : 800 Relay Record Set in Philadelphia From Associated Press
Abrams Beats Bryans for Title
Names And Numbers
Sampras Advances to Final at Ojai
HORSE RACING : Wayne Lukas, Where Are You? Barn 44 for the Derby, of Course BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Said to Be Close on Dickerson CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Do Right Things, Lose, 10-6 : Baseball: They tailor lineup to face Mariner left-hander Johnson but can't overcome first grand slam by Martinez. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : Clippers Seek to Avoid Sequel : Pro basketball: Brown criticizes effort after watching horror film of Game 1 against Jazz. Rivers probably will replace Grant as starter. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford's O'Brien Seeks to Repeat as Champion of Pacific 10 Singles DAVID COULSON
GOLF ROUNDUP : TV Viewers Call, Beck Is Penalized From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Forced Into Service, Tewksbury Singles to Lift Cardinals in 17th DAN HAFNER
Conner's Bag of Tricks Sacks America 3 : America's Cup: Italians blow big lead, lose and protest Kiwis' use of bowsprit. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Elie Comes to Warriors' Rescue, 115-101 DAN HAFNER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
A Sweeping Statement by Loyola Marymount : Baseball: Lions take doubleheader from St. Mary's to complete their first sweep of a series in 1992. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Name Game Is Shot in Dark When You Are Drafting No. 16 : Raiders: The team probably will go for the best athlete available in the draft but hopes to fill a need at the same time. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golfer Gerring Suffers Burns in Hospitality Tent Accident Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Running Downhill, the Lady Shows Her Heels to All the Boys BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Girls Dominate Behind Goldstine KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Claims SCIAC Title With Sweep of 2nd-Place Redlands WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Men Put Themselves in Position to Claim Big West Tennis Title DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Underclassmen Beefing Up What Could Be Last Draft : Pro football: There are few future superstars, but the overall depth is good. College juniors are expected to do well. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sills Rallies to Take Accident-Marred Midget Main at Ventura PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Balanced San Pedro Making a Run at Pacific League Title ROB FERNAS
Hamilton Outduels Castillo, and USDHS Tops Mission Bay DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mira Costa Is No Match for Streaking Westchester : High schools: The Comets win their 14th consecutive game to advance to final of Redondo Beach tournament. They will play El Segundo. TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY GIRLS' BASKETBALL ALL-STAR GAME : North Holds Off South in a Spirited Show : High schools: Brea's Anton, who had 28 points, and Rancho Alamitos' James, with eight assists, pace 89-84 victory. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Finally Lose in 16th SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henry Helps the Kids, and They Help Him Back BARBIE LUDOVISE
NHL PLAYOFFS : Capitals Shove Penguins to the Brink, 7-2 DAN HAFNER
If Elvis Is Dead, This Quarterback Is NFL Draft Pick MAL FLORENCE
Finish Frustrates Il Moro di Venezia Camp : Challengers: Italians devastated after Kiwis overcome big deficit. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Top Prospects : A look at 60 of the best players eligible for today's draft, with the most probable first-round selections in capitals. As projected by staff writer Bob Oates.
No Limit to Fun on Opening Day : Trout: Perfect weather, good fishing and improved facilities contribute to anglers' enjoyment. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL : Titans Erupt in Late Innings for 22-9 Victory Over Long Beach MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Temperature and Smog Levels Rise, but Records Still Fall : Prep track: Although the weather is frightful, athletes are hot too at first Orange County co-ed championships. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Mission Viejo Boys, Girls Dominate Their Own Swimming Invitational TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS / OJAI TOURNAMENT : Studio City's Kessler Reluctantly Wins Girls' 14 Title With Assist From Heat DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Games Played On, Off Ice : Stanley Cup playoffs: Kings, Oilers try to influence officials as series reaches Game 5 tonight at Forum. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame's Garza Built Up Arm by Going Against the Grain STEVE ELLING
ROUNDUP : Vines Runs 11.68 in 100 to Record Personal Best
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Have a Ball--But Don't Tax the Committee's Finances RICH ROBERTS
CSUN Thwarts Rally, Trips Sacramento : College baseball: Kloek weathers two ninth-inning home runs, ends game with 15th strikeout in 8-7 victory. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Errors Are Not Leading to Runs--So Far MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Defense-Minded Chargers Likely to Select Mims : NFL draft: Defensive end from Tennessee would bolster pass rush. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Custer Veers Past Crow to Move Into Winner's Circle at Saugus VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Beginner, Piquet Possible Indy Rookie STEVE HERMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
ORANGE COUNTY BOYS' BASKETBALL ALL-STAR GAME : Star Among Stars: Mater Dei's Geary Leads North to Victory MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Injury Is His Biggest Hurdle : Hawthorne's Smith Excels Despite Running at 'About 80%' DAVE SHEININ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kunishima, Ruiz Receive CSUN's Top Swim Honors
A Little Racket, a Little Respect MIKE PENNER
Aztecs Win WAC Women's Tennis Title
For Irvin, Charity Begins at Northridge : College football: After squandering NFL earnings, former Ram begins coaching career as Matador volunteer. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Prince Brian Wins Shelly Goudreau Final STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPINION
Back to the Future: Are Bungalows the Answer? : Housing: Los Angeles faces a severe housing problem. The flexibility of a century-old architectural style could prove a balm. Mike Davis, Mike Davis is the author of "City of Quartz: Excavating the Future of Los Angeles" (Routledge, Chapman & Hall).
Time Runs Out for Roe : The Courts are Only a Formality; for Many Women Choice is no Longer an Option Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich, a law professor at USC, served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988.
COLUMN RIGHT : The GOP's Soul Is on the Line Over Abortion : The party has already caved in on taxes and affirmative action. TOM BETHELL, Tom Bethell is a media fellow at the Hoover Institution
PLATFORM : Give Vets a Helping Hand on the Job Front ROBERT J. ANDREWS is an unemployed computer programmer/analyst living in Anaheim. He has a partial disability (tinnitus) suffered during service in the Vietnam War. He has been looking for work since November and comments on his feelings that time spent in the armed services should count as work experience:
Management of Marina del Rey
Use Tax
To Hillary: What You Say Can Be Used Against You Robert G. Beckel, Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as Walter F. Mondale's campaign manager in 1984
AIDS WATCH : Threading the Needle
Is There a Saddam Hussein Lurking Behind Tehran's Moderate Face? : Iran: Rafsanjani understands the need to "clean up" his country's image to get on with business. But he also wants weapons of mass destruction. Howard R. Teicher, Howard R. Teicher, a staff member of the National Security Council, directing Middle East affairs, from 1982-87, is author of "Twin Pillars to Desert Storm," to be published this year by William Morrow
Visit to Skid Row
Management of Marina del Rey
From Welfare to Workfare : Key study shows strengths of job programs
The Nikkei's Big Surprise: A Quest to Oust Foreigners : Japan: The collapse of a stock average hardly presages the bursting of the "bubble" economy. Worse, it diverts us from fundamental problems. David Friedman, David Friedman is a research fellow in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Japan Program and author of "The Misunderstood Miracle" (Rutgers University).
Check Writers
Perot a Definite Threat in Time of Weakened Parties Edward J. Rollins, Edward J. Rollins, White House political director from 1981-1985, served as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager in 1984
Management of Marina del Rey
PERSPECTIVE ON THE PRESS : Cranky Lapdogs of the Power Elite : The News Media, Cozy With the Government, Attack Anyone (Like Oliver Stone) Who Disturbs the Relationship. KITTY KELLEY, Kitty Kelley is preparing to host a syndicated television talk show that is scheduled to air this fall
With New Man at NASA Controls, Space Agency Is Ready for Overhaul : NASA: The expense and delay of the shuttle has hurt the image of the can-do agency, but a new administrator could well return it to its former glory. Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic.
A Momentum Toward Freedom : India's Rao aims to junk state socialism and go to market
Cracking Open the Closed Doors : Bill would put teeth in California's frequently ignored open meeting law
COLUMN LEFT : A Penalty That Demands Our Patience : In capital cases, wrong decisions can't ever be righted. DOUGLAS E. MIRELL, Douglas E. Mirell of Los Angeles was one of the attorneys representing Robert Alton Harris at his clemency hearing April 15.
Verdict Against SIS Officers
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Betty Friedan : Beyond the 'Feminine Mystique:' A New Era of Women's Rights Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a national correspondent for The Times. He interviewed Betty Friedan at her home in Marina del Rey.
Ueberroth's Breath of Fresh Economic Air : California: By abandoning the customary negativism, his commission's report could put the state back on track. If only the politicians were as bold. Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow with the Center for the New West and international fellow with Pepperdine University School of Business and Management. His next book, "Tribes," will be published later this year by Random House
Verdict Against SIS Officers
Management of Marina del Rey
Visit to Skid Row
TRAVEL
D.C. Dining Without Budget Deficit : From museum cafeterias to quality fast-food, eating well in Washington doesn't have to be expensive. PAUL LASLEY and ELIZABETH HARRYMAN
Elderhostel Offering New Features : RV programs plus educational activities for grandchildren are now available. BILL HUGHES
Great Escapes in the Santa Monica Mountains JOHN McKINNEY
Raffles Reminiscences
Raffles Reminiscences
Condominiums, Too
Washington Exhibits Focus on Two Worlds KIM UPTON
TRAVEL INSIDER : Tomorrow's Market for Tourism's Dirty Secrets : Pollution: A German auto club has shown that travelers want environmental reports on destinations. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Discount Malls Offer Deals We Can Count On : From Florida to Los Angeles, the newest trend is to save money while we spend. CLARA GERMANI, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
America's Main Street America : From the Capitol to the White House, strolling Pennsylvania Avenue may be the perfect way to catch the spirit of Washington and to understand the planner's original design CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Sorting Through the Recent Air Fare Changes : Airlines: New domestic rules were designed to simplify the system, lower seat prices and ease restrictions on non-refundable tickets. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Raffles Reminiscences
San Diego: A Great Vacation on a Tank of Gas : Sewage spill was a setback, but the city is showing a fresh face. BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
Pick of the Litter from a Houseboat : Volunteer cleanup program at Lake Powell benefits nature as well as the human spirit. JACQUELENE MONTGOMERY, Montgomery, who took her Lake Powell vacation from La Quinta, Calif., now resides in Greenehaven, Ariz., on the shore of Lake Powell. and
Lifestyles of Rich and Fierce at German Festival : A castle near Cologne hosts jousting contests that are part history, part fantasy. PAT HANNA KUEHL, Kuehl is a Denver free-lance writer.
Seeing Europe in a Different Light : Photo contest, scavenger hunt gives students a chance to focus on unusual people and places. LUCY IZON
Roughing It in Mountainous Bolivia LAURA MUHA, Muha is a general assignment reporter for Newsday. and
Dublin on DART
Airport Club Scene Can Be a Family Affair : Airline lounges serve as good places to land before taking off. JUDITH MORGAN
Delos: Greek Isle Deserted by All but Grandeur : There's no lodging, but the island is home to magnificent ruins. ANNE WHITEHOUSE, Whitehouse is a poet and fiction writer based in New York. and
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