What happened on February 23, 1992

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A Place in Black History : HIGH COTTON, By Darryl Pinckney (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $22.95; 295 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Nonfiction E. W. Alexander
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
World of His Fathers : UNTO THE SONS, By Gay Talese (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 633 pp.) William Broyles Jr., Broyles is the author of "Brothers in Arms: A Journey From War to Peace" (Alfred A. Knopf)
Plums, By JOSEPH BRUCHAC III
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Street Theater : THE HEART OF THE WORLD, By Nik Cohn (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 371 pp.) Larry Wallberg, Wallberg writes frequently on the arts for the Wall Street Journal and other publications. He lives a block off Broadway
If Kennedy Had Lived . . . : JFK AND VIETNAM; Deception, Intrigue, and the Struggle for Power, By John M. Newman (Warner Books: $22.95; 506 pp.) Leonard Bushkoff, Bushkoff, who worked in the Historical Division of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is writing "From Pearl Harbor to Saigon: America's Thirty - Years War in Asia."
Where a Range Is Not a Stove : COWBOYS ARE MY WEAKNESS, By Pam Houston (W. W. Norton: $19.95; 171 pp.) Judith Freeman, Freeman's most recent novel is "Set for Life."
Intellectual Adjunct to the Games : BARCELONA, By Robert Hughes (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 416 pp., illustrated) Jan Morris, Morris' next book, on Sydney, Australia, will be published by Random House in August
The Appalachia of New England : COLD TIMES, By Elizabeth Jordan Moore (Summit Books: $20; 412 pp.) Wanda Urbanska, Urbanska is co-author of "Simple Living: One Couple's Search for a Better Life," published by Viking in January
Brilliant After the Six Million JACK MILES, Miles, a member of The Times' Editorial Board, is president of the National Book Critics Circle
Free Salman Rushdie DIGBY DIEHL, Diehl, book columnist for Playboy magazine and the Prodigy network, is a member of the board of PEN West
'A Wild and Private Place' : MARGARET WISE BROWN; Awakened by the Moon, By Leonard S. Marcus (Beacon Press: $24.95; 352 pp., illustrated) Tobi Tobias, Tobias' most recent book for children is "Pot Luck," forthcoming from Lothrop, Lee & Shepard. She is the dance critic for New York Magazine

OPINION

A Moratorium That Could Kill : Lift the inhumane ban on transplant research using fetal tissue
Dahmer Case
The Politically Irrelevant: Walking Wounded of the Campus Wars : PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES BRUCE SCHULMAN, Bruce J. Schulman is an assistant professor of American history at UCLA
Bush Learns too Late Right Can Go Elsewhere Edward J. Rollins, Edward J. Rollins, White House political director from 1981-1985, served as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager in 1984
INTO THE Political MEAT GRINDER : A Wilson Nightmare Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Graduate School
American Readiness: What If a New Cold War Develops? : Threat from Russia would be less than it was, but formidable nonetheless
COLUMN RIGHT : Bush Bashers on Right Need to Think Again : Backing Buchanan may put a Democrat in White House. WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY JR., William F. Buckley writes a syndicated column in Washington. and
PLATFORM : A Daily Struggle G. DARREN TAYLOR, G. DARREN TAYLOR, an African-American who is a senior at Cal State Los Angeles majoring in broadcasting, commented on Black History Month and whether the one-month observance is a viable way to recognize the past achievements of African-Americans. He told The Times: and
Marital Status
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Los Angeles Planning Dept.
United Nations Costs
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Why Should Only Workers Have to Pay for Less Polluted Air? : Smog: The AQMD's proposed plan to trade emissions credits could reward fleeing businesses. What's needed is a social market. Kelly Candaele, Kelly Candaele, a political representative for the L.A. County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, is a member of the AQMD Marketable Permits Committee
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Everett Koop : The Former Surgeon General Examines the Nation's Health Marlene Cimons, Marlene Cimons, a reporter at The Times Washington bureau, covers health issues. She interviewed the former surgeon general at his office.
Animation at the Heart of America
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COLUMN LEFT : Government Is More Deadly Than the River : Individual tragedies blind us to much greater daily suffering. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and
Democrats Real Fight Could Be Over No. 3 Spot Robert G. Beckel, Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as Walter F. Mondale's campaign manager in 1984
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Could the Chronic Logjam of Israeli Politics Finally Be Breaking? : Elections: With Washington demanding real concessions at the peace conference, the need for loans might bring the Labor Party back into power. Yossi Melman, Yossi Melman, an Israeli journalist, is co-author of "Every Spy a Prince: The Complete History of Israel's Intelligence Community" (Houghton Mifflin)
A Middle American Revolt Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor" (Random House.)
We Need to Reorganize Intelligence Agencies, Not Dismember Them : CIA: Two bills revamping the way the United States gathers data in the post-Cold War era would create chaos. What's the big rush to reform? Jeffrey Richelson, Jeffrey Richelson is the author of "The U.S. Intelligence Community" (Harper) and "America's Secret Eyes in Space" (Harper)
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PERSPECTIVE ON REFUGEES : Even Buchanan Can Hurt a Haitian : It's all but impossible to prove repression against returning boat people. That doesn't make the U.S. action less wrong. ANNA HUSARSKA, Anna Husarska, a Polish journalist and writer at the New Republic, is a fellow at the School of Public Affairs of the University of Maryland. and
Los Angeles Planning Dept.

BUSINESS

What happened on February 23, 1992

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Skier Was Going 84 M.P.H. Before His Fatal Impact : Accident: Father says 24-year-old victim was 'a thrill-seeking guy--but he was careful.' Crash's cause is as yet unknown. LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Double Life of Tony Bridges : Slayings: The Santa Paula auto dealer was a respected businessman by day who lived in the fast lane by night. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Is It a Spaceship? A Woman's Form? Guess Again : Architecture: Some residents call it an eyesore, but Fresno's new City Hall seems certain to revise the community's image. JOE BIGHAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miracles of Science Buoy USD Contest DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Father, Son Admit Doctoring Lottery Tickets From Associated Press

County's Japanese Firms Taking Heat : Business: Tokyo's comments only fan flames of U.S. resentment, executives say. Damage control is planned. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Football Stars Tell Juveniles to Run to Daylight : Outreach: Religious NFL players visit teen-agers at various county facilities for troubled youths. 'We want to give you hope,' one athlete says. ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Young Skaters Take to Rink in Hopes of Matching Kristi LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Planners Cited Flooding Risks Before RV Park Won Approval : Storms: This month's flash flood has prompted debate over whether to allow motor homes to return to the mouth of the Ventura River. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

SDSU Dream Could Turn to Nightmare : Sports: Hiring basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, with his blemished past, isn't worth the risk of sullying a hard-earned academic reputation. ROGER CUNNIFF, Roger Cunniff is a professor of history at San Diego State University and a sports fan

Valley College Calls for Halt to Sharing Its District Funds : Education: Money from the Van Nuys campus has been used to help the system's smaller schools. Students and faculty say they have made too many sacrifices. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Nevadans Weigh Big Increase in Residents From Associated Press

Health Plan Is Yielding Rewards, County Says : Fitness: About 600 workers in a Wellness Program are learning to change their lifestyles. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER

L.A. Transportation Engineer Joins Critics of Chatsworth Court : Buildings: The official says access to the site is too limited. His department proposes consideration of alternative areas. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Knee-Deep Deluge Soaks Trainee's Zeal DONNETTE DUNBAR

200 Christian Ministers Vow to Sermonize Against Anti-Semitism JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Storms Take Toll on Hiking Trails, Mountain Roads MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Mud and Sunshine : Cleanup: Visitors return to Sepulveda Basin only to find many recreation areas closed. It may be two months before everything is open again. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Finder of Saroyan's Oscar Named as Figure in Betting Probe From Associated Press

Man Waiting at Red Light Shot by Gunman From Another Car VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

200 Clerics Pledge Sermons on Holocaust : Religion: Christian group founded by Jewish businessman promises to preach against anti-Semitism. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Keller Resigns as City Clerk of Hawthorne After Criticism : Government: Council has 30 days to decide whether to appoint a pro tem successor or schedule an election in November. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Free-Lance Movie Critic Likes to Chalk Up His Successes MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Turning a Blind Eye to Cultural Awareness : Multiculturalism: Some parents undercut important lessons of Black History Month. CAROL PERRUSO, Carol Perruso is the Opinion Page editor for The Times San Diego County Edition

CITY HALL ROUNDUP : The City Council appreciates you--want a certificate to prove it? JANET RAE-DUPREE, with staff reports

Relentless Anti-Gang Lessons Urged : Schools: Violence shows that students need to be 'surrounded' with the message throughout curricula, educators say. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

ELECTIONS : Torrance Candidates Targeting Treasurer After $6-Million Loss DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Proposed Police Gun Range Put to a Noise Test in Simi PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Israeli, Lebanese Envoys Disagree on Mideast Outlook : Talk: The two consuls general differ on prospects for settlement in their speech in Anaheim, moderated by Costa Mesa Councilman Peter F. Buffa. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sperm Bank Seeks to Bridge Gap in Donor Identification From the Washington Post

COMMENTARY ON CHARITIES : Attempts to Aid the Homeless Go Unanswered on Weekends : The needy will not get help because many shelters operate only during their normal business hours. BOBBY D. YOUNGBLOOD, Bobby D. Youngblood is a retired Orange County judge living in Orange

Back From the Dead : Recovery: Juan Camacho is putting his life back together after fighting for his life on a freeway center median following a run-in with a hit-and-run driver 18 months ago. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER

San Marcos Firm Leaks News That the U.S. Economy Is Sealing Itself Up TONY PERRY

City Sets Sights on CRA Funds to Pay for Services : Government: Pressure is growing to tap the redevelopment agency's resources to pay for police and fire operations. Some question legality of such action without legislation. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Final Credits Roll at County's Biggest Theater MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Say Cheese ! But in This Lingerie, Does It Really Matter? DANA PARSONS

High-Volume Debate Over Low-Flows : Conservation: State Sen. Lucy Killea has joined the line of legislators pushing bills to require the water-saving toilets. But not everyone thinks they're a good idea. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Paying a 50-Year Debt : UCLA Makes a Gesture to Woman for Her World War II Internment ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Ultimate Sports Bar : Athletes unwind at the Forum Club after games, and celebrities are often present. Jerry Buss' private dining room is there. And non-VIPs will go to any lengths to try to get inside. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

62 Students Aboard Bus Uninjured in Accident VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Secluded Wonders : Waterfalls Gushing After Recent Rains Are Drawing Many to Canyons DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Indian Official Calls for City to Curb Racist Sales Displays From Associated Press

OXNARD : Kiwanis Club Lauds Traffic Officer SANTIAGO O'DONNELL

When Tough Times Hit Homes--Hard : Recession: Emotional overload caused by economic stress can lead to violence, abuse and family disintegration, experts say. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Fancy Footwork Used to Dodge Dancing Ban JOE BIGHAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officials Expect Few New Cases of Cholera : Health: The incubation period for the sometimes fatal disease has passed, they say. Outbreak occurred among those aboard South American flight to LAX. LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Effort to Save Waikiki Beach Bogged Down as Sands of Time Slip Away : Tourism: It is badly eroded, but attempts to rebuild it are mired in a quicksand of territorial law, concerns of surfers and decades of studies. EMILY LOONEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS

REAL ESTATE

Just for Laughs: Brentwood Villa RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Home Improvement : Top-of-Line Dishwashers Super-Quiet, Efficient JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

90-Day Listing Keeps Agent's Attention on Work ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

For Spring Greenery, Lawn Needs Feeding California Assn. of Nurserymen

Mate Returns to Redone Home HILLARY HAUSER, Hauser is a free-lance writer living in Summerland. and

Interrupter Can Prevent Electric Shock From Reader's Digest

Home Improvement : Increase Insulation to Cut Down Heat Loss From Popular Mechanics

Your Mortgage : Spouse's Credit Record No Reflection on Mate DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Law Requires the Notice in Writing Special to The Times

ASK THE INDOOR GARDENER : Gardening : Dieffenbachia Among Poisonous Houseplants JOEL RAPP, Rapp is a Los Angeles free-lance writer , the gardening editor of Redbook magazine and is heard Sunday mornings on KGIL radio.

CRITIQUE Rising Above the Ordinary : Sanwa Bank Plaza, 777 Tower Show Class Predecessors Lack LEON WHITESON, Whiteson is a free-lance writer who covers architecture for The Times. and

Home Improvement : The Nuts and Bolts of Fasteners A. J. HAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

NEWS

Beyond Hope : Mel Harris' Life After 'thirtysomething' Is Non-Stop Work SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BLACK CHURCH LIFE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA : Gospel of St. Brigid's : The South-Central L.A. parish provides its members a spiritual home filled with a sense of self and a sense of joy. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Half-Court Gamble : Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. J Take It to the Hoop in $19.95 'Clash' STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Around-the-World Balloon Flight Put Off Till November From Associated Press

Pension Changes Could Cost Taxpayers Millions : L.A. County: Counting of fringe benefits will raise retirement pay of officials, supervisors by 19% or more. FREDERICK M. MUIR and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Mystery Shipwreck May Rewrite History PAUL ALEXANDER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lawsuits Expected After Japan Refuses to Compensate Sex Slaves From Associated Press

Top Universities Rush to Profit From Biotechnology : Life sciences: The industry is on the move in the Northeast, led by Johns Hopkins. Stanford and UC Berkeley lead the West. ALEX DOMINGUEZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS

French Canadians in New England Watch Cultural Identity Fade JEFF DONN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Art of Junk BILL HIGGINS

COLUMN ONE : Military Combat in Job Market : With defense cutbacks, many officers will be forced into retirement. They face the prospect of lower status and less responsibility in the civilian workplace. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

TBS programs set out to 'Save the Earth' in a monthlong campaign LAUREN LIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Rebuilding Lives After Family Tragedy : Crime: Apparently mistaken for a gang member, Gavino Ruiz was murdered a month ago. Now neighbors try to help his widow and 3 children. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Maker of Stroller Found Not Liable in Boy's Death : * Courts: Verdict comes more than four years after the 5-month-old boy died. His head apparently became caught between the armrest and seat. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Whistle-Blower's Firing Is Blocked From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : NRC Calls A-Plant Storage Plan Safe From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Iraqi Meets With Saudis to Discuss Hussein's Ouster From Associated Press