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What happened on January 19, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
The Bad Girls of the Art World : The Guerrilla Girls call attention to the lack of opportunity for women in museums and galleries with posters that can be seen in a retrospective at Loyola Marymount University NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar.
In Search of the Next Nirvana . . . Steve Hochman
MOVIES : Ms. Beauty and the Beast : Writer of Disney Hit Explains Her 'Woman of the '90s' ELAINE DUTKA
Sneaks '92 David Pecchia
POP MUSIC : WHO'S HOT : Boyz II Men: Their Classically Trained Hearts Belong to R&B DENNIS HUNT
Great American Quartets . . . and Others HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar
NEW RELEASES : Exploring Beauty in a Calmer Coltrane ZAN STEWART
In Brief RANDY LEWIS
New Releases DON HECKMAN
New Releases DON SNOWDEN
New Releases ZAN STEWART
Oliver Stone and 'JFK': The Debate Goes On
Political Complacency
Oliver Stone and 'JFK': The Debate Goes On
Scotland's Teenage Fanclub Hops on 'Bandwagonesque' for Fun Ride CHRIS WILLMAN
Fur Flies, Leaving Cafe in Its Wake LAURIE OCHOA
Oliver Stone and 'JFK': The Debate Goes On
New Releases DON HECKMAN
Belle's a Beaut of a Disney Heroine
Works About Work : Artists confront the toll capitalism takes on the family and the psyche NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar
'Ida' Puts Fun and Adventure Back Into Life : Comedy explores the relationship between two senior citizens and deals with making use of time T.H. McCULLOH, T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for Calendar.
The Writer's Blade
POP MUSIC : Bringing the Noise to 'Juice' : Sonic architect Hank Shocklee surveys the future radically and sees videos, merchandising tie-ins and even rap opera ALAN LIGHT, Alan Light is an associate editor at Rolling Stone.
Political Complacency
POP MUSIC : ALBUM REVIEW : *** VARIOUS ARTISTS "Juice" motion picture soundtrack ( MCA ) ELENA OUMANO
SNEAKS '92 : The Shape of Films to Come : Hollywood '92--a Moviescape of Hopes and Questions JACK MATHEWS, Jack Mathews is the film critic for Newsday.
Restaurateurs See Green in the Valley; Doin' the Chinois-Spago-Eureka Shuffle KATHIE JENKINS
MOVIES : Crystal Ball Time : The studios are peering into a cloudy 1992 with the lessons of 1991 in mind; the problem is: What do the lessons mean? DAVID J. FOX and ALAN CITRON, David J. Fox and Alan Citron are Times staff writers.
Oliver Stone and 'JFK': The Debate Goes On
STAGE : Gershwin Crazy : Piece by piece, the musicals of George and Ira Gershwin are being reconstructed in an effort to release authentic versions DON HECKMAN, Don Heckman writes frequently about music for The Times. and
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : HOLLYWOOD UNDERCOVER : As You Ponder the Movies in Sneaks '92, Consider 'The Best' Still on Paper ANDY MARX
Milius and Rangers
MUSIC : Aria Ready for This? : After 16 years in L.A. as a songwriter and actor on stages big and small, Philip Littell is writing a libretto for the San Francisco Opera JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Galleries Lose Out to Recession, Motherhood SHAUNA SNOW
UC Irvine's Enterprise Lands Gelbart's 'Mastergate' DON SHIRLEY
ART : The Real Death Valley : Nobuho Nagasawa has created 'The Atomic Cowboy'--an exhibition that addresses the fatal consequences of using former atomic test sites as locations for '50s films KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : IN SEARCH OF . . . : All Those Grand Movies Listed and Then POOF ! Andy Marx
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Heartbreak Motel : Lifestyle: Survivor of a bygone era, the El Royale is home to people down on their luck and a playground for urban adventurers. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuddle Club : Hospitals: Twenty-one volunteers hug and hold newborns at the County Medical Center to help them get a good start in life. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Map Project Uncovers Lava Flow, Landslides Off Hawaiian Islands : Cartography: Scientists say charting of sea floor will improve understanding of U.S. ocean resources. BEN DIPIETRO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strangers in Paradise on Job Quest : Migrants: Mexican laborers headed for the fields of Maui must cope with island's social tensions, loneliness. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong Winds Expected to Keep Blowing COLLIN NASH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Crowd Expected for Parade
Notes about your surroundings.
Rockwell Lab Earns 'Good' Rating in New Federal Report : Energy: U.S. agency cites two 'notable deficiencies,' but notes improvement in other areas. The firm wins an award fee of more than $1 million. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Breathes a Sigh of Relief : Government: The firing of Police Chief Binkley seems to end a long-running controversy. Citizens express hope that the city can now concentrate on fighting crime. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armed Men Rob Store, Customers
Legal Judgment
Backers of Deputy's View of Gays, Columnist's View of Deputy
A Vote in Fountain Valley to Protest an Unfeeling Bureaucracy
County Needs Jobs
Assessing Concerns for Iraq's Children
Backers of Deputy's View of Gays, Columnist's View of Deputy
Cultivating Better Uses for 'the Farm'
Cultivating Better Uses for 'the Farm'
Custodians of Precious Rangelands
Cultivating Better Uses for 'the Farm'
Assessing Concerns for Iraq's Children
Comedian Hurt When Car Goes Off Freeway
Watching a Family Teeter on the Edge LYNN SMITH
Friends Unite to Reform Congress : Oxnard: Two men start a bipartisan group devoted to getting rid of Capitol Hill lawmakers who 'have been there too long.' JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Police Protection
Out of Touch With the Working Person
Obituaries
Day of Events to Mark King's Birthday : Holiday: Planners say the program honoring the slain civil rights leader is 'our way of keeping the dream alive.' DONNETTE DUNBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Lab Earns 'Good' Rating in New Federal Report : Energy: U.S. agency cites two 'deficiencies,' but notes improvement in other areas. The firm wins award fee of $1 million. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Deal With Trash : North County needs to end fight, select landfill site
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Don't bet on this idea to be a big moneymaker. KENNETH J. GARCIA and staff reports
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Jan. 19-25
City Council Overlooked Regular Reports on Investment DEBORAH SCHOCH and JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Foreign Felons' Plan Targets Illegal Migrants MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : 2 Youths Injured in Shooting at Motel COLLIN NASH
Backers of Deputy's View of Gays, Columnist's View of Deputy
In Hard Times, Posh Eateries Must Forage for Customers : Dining: Celebrity chefs and California cuisine aren't enough these days. New menus, perks for frequent customers, even lower prices are being tried. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reward Offered for Leads in Holdup
Recession Crueler to Aging Cities of North County CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tides' Returns Mother and Son to Ways of Yesteryear DANA PARSONS
Cooperation Among Cities Is Way to Go : * New and Older Communities Look to Each Other to Find Solutions to Problems
FILLMORE : Youth, 17, Arrested After Man Stabbed COLLIN NASH
Taxes and Politicians
Vice Roundup Nets 4 Women, 26 Men
Positive Action, Not Happy Thoughts, Are Needed to Overcome Problems
Officer Opens Fire After Struggle With Suspect
Holy Wars for Turf : Neighbors, Churches Clashing Over Congestion, Aesthetics TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Definition of Drought's End Is Clouded : Resources: Experts point to rainfall and ground-water levels. And some say the ongoing growth may have to be curbed. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Automatic-Weapon Purchaser Arrested COLLIN NASH
Millionth Library Card Is One for the Books : Reading: County system, the largest in the world, honors 5-year-old Bobby Miller. ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chance of Rain, Wind Seen Today
Inappropriate
Torrance's Investment Wizard Lost Magic Touch : Finances: Officials are wondering whether one man should control portfolio after $6 million disappears. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislator Will Continue His Mission
SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: Jan. 18
Pension Inflation Controls Needed : * Officials' Expensive Loophole Should Be Closed
Self-Respect Forged From Pain of a Death : Intolerance: A gay man shielded his homosexuality from the world and kept silent at anti-gay remarks. But the murder of a youth in Hillcrest has forced him to wonder if that silence has contributed to the homophobic beliefs that led to the slaying. GLENN CASHMORE, Glenn Cashmore is an editor at Channel 10. But, ironically he says, despite a cooperative coming-out environment at the station, he must make clear that these are his personal views and not necessarily those of his employer
Man Sentenced for Killing Lover's Ex-Husband JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Positive Action, Not Happy Thoughts, Are Needed to Overcome Problems
CSUN's Dial-a-Class Registration Hailed as Innovative Success MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Green's Health Could Affect His Reelection Bid : Politics: The state senator is suffering from emphysema and may not feel up to a tough challenge. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Biologist Finds Himself in Bigger Waters : Environment: John Grant oversees prevention of oil spills off the local coastline and assessment of the ecological toll when they do occur. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Scars : After Captivity in Gulf War, Anxieties Flood Life of Marine at Home NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Citizens and RPV Money Problems
'Beauty and the Beast,' 'Bugsy,' Win Golden Globes From Associated Press
Trays, Food Fly in Vista Jail Fight
Man Stabbed in Club's Parking Lot After Youths Stalk His Van : Crime: Mission Viejo couple and friends looking for a place to dance; are pursued from one nightspot to another. Attack follows exchange of words. ROSE KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Backers of Deputy's View of Gays, Columnist's View of Deputy
Label Collectors Find Crates of Nostalgia : History: Inventive, colorful citrus box art is bought, sold and traded by aficionados at a Sherman Oaks gathering. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Pasadena's Freeway Fears Renewed : Transit: Residents react after state proposes to complete the 710 roadway. Mayor says 'it's certainly not the end of the fight.' BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY ON MELLO-ROOS FINANCING : Legislature Trusted Local Officials to Use Good Sense on Bonds : Regrettable abuses that have come to light suggest it is time to rein in the trust and impose stricter limitations. MARIAN BERGESON, State Sen. Marian Bergeson (R-Newport Beach) is chairman of the Senate's Local Government Committee
Time Erases Site, but Not Memory, of Black Collective : Preservation: Booker T. Washington-inspired Dearfield is fading into the past. Its place in American history is not. LAIRD TOWNSEND, ASSOCIATED PRESS
1 Dead, 2 Injured in Crash of Car, Blue Line Train GREG KRIKORIAN and EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Political Perennial Pat Paulsen Is Still Running for President, Getting Laughs TONY PERRY
U.S. Sues Lake Forest Firm Over Firing : Discrimination: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges that Eiki International dismissed a worker because of his accent. from Times Staff and Wire Reports
7 Plead Guilty to Conspiracy in Ecclesia Child Beatings From Associated Press
Police Talked to Patient Before Fatal Stabbing : Ventura: The victim's family is irate that officers released the suspect after he entered another home prior to the killing. PEGGY Y. LEE and GARY GORMAN, Lee is a Times correspondent and Gorman is a Times staff writer
Legal Judgment
An Ideal Site for Marine Corps Museum : * County's Ties to Military Make Historical Center at El Toro Particularly Fitting
Many of Alaska's 20 Native Languages on Verge of Disappearing : Linguistics: But efforts are under way to bring endangered voices back from brink of extinction. JOHN ENDERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Helping Bald Eagle Raise Heir Naturally : Biology: Pollution and hunting wiped out the birds in the Channel Islands. But this year, for the first time, an egg laid on Catalina Island was successfully hatched. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Control of Coots Helps Keep Lake Safe for Swimmers
Teen-ager Dies After Police Use Chokehold MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Backers of Deputy's View of Gays, Columnist's View of Deputy
Where Fries Are Already in the Burger : Livestock: Potato byproducts allow Idaho cattle ranchers to fatten their herds at cheaper cost. CLIFF HADLEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TRAVEL
Getaway Above the Inland Empire JOHN McKINNEY
Unsentimental Traveler Melts in Arms of Koala ELLEN MELINKOFF, Melinkoff is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer. and
Canberra: Charm in the Country Town Capital PAMELA MARGOSHES, Margoshes is a free - lance travel writer based in Washington, D.C
The Cost of Using Child Safety Seats on Planes JACK ADLER
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS : Low Fares for Would-Be Couriers? ERIC FRIEDHEIM
Winter in the Valley of Oaxaca--Is It Spring? JUDITH MORGAN
U.S. Issues Warning on Travel in North Korea KIM UPTON and JOE APPLEGATE
In Tasmania, the Familiar Yields Surprises TRACY JOHNSTON, Johnston is a free-lance travel writer based in Oakland
Insurance Assurance
Melbourne Hostel: It's Not in the Books LUCY IZON
The Un-Soviet Visa
Annoyed by Amtrak
Good Deal on Flights Within Scandinavia JACK ADLER
Australian Native Grub Smacks of--Well, Grub MARGO PFEIFF, Pfeiff is a free-lance writer living in Westmount, Canada.
Aussie Tips No One Ever Tells You JEFF MILLER, Miller is a free-lance writer based in Denver.
For Bears
New Discounts on Rail Travel Still Make Cents BILL HUGHES
From the Reef to the Rain Forest in Queensland ROBERT RAGAINI, Ragaini is a New York City-based free-lance writer. and
When Europe Becomes a Realm of Convenience : Unification: As nations reshape themselves into a single economy, travelers will face fewer hassles, but may find a bit of the Continental mystique missing. Here is a look at the factors transforming European travel. JAMES T. YENCKEL, THE WASHINGTON POST
Forecast for 1992 : More Beds, Ships and Discounts SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Melbourne: A Tale of Two Cities STEPHEN WILLIAMS, NEWSDAY
Authentic Aussie Items in Sydney JOYCE HUYETT, Huyett is an associate producer of the PBS program "California's Gold," which airs on KCET-TV
SPORTS
Chatman Puts Hurt on Ducks : College basketball: Junior guard, who chose basketball after suffering an ankle injury playing football, helps USC win, 85-56. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gonzaga's Shot at the Buzzer Beats Loyola in Overtime, 97-95 From Staff Reports
Whitmore Reveling in a Mardi Gras of Tulane Basketball : Colleges: After transferring from Georgia Tech, former St. Bernard standout has found a home in New Orleans, where Green Wave is off to a 13-1 start. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walker, Harrell Make U.S. Bobsled Team From Staff and Wire Reports
Dash in the Pan : Former Redskin Back Tim Smith Still Trying to Prove That 'the Game'--Super Bowl XXII--Wasn't a Fluke TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Men's Basketball
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
BOXING : Ali Brought Changes for Better to Sport WALLACE MATTHEWS, NEWSDAY
Bishop Montgomery Girls Lose to Powerful Brea-Olinda, 62-42 FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL NOTES : Sizing Up First Half of the Season From Associated Press
Difficult to Determine Enthusiasm for County Section BARBIE LUDOVISE
TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Seles Pressured in Victory; Chang Loses From Associated Press
Sunderland Manages as Titans Get It Right MIKE PENNER
Titans Hold Off Anteaters : Basketball: Cal State Fullerton stops UC Irvine rally to win, 86-83, for its first conference victory of the season. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : From Start to Finish, Rancho Santiago Rolls STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Find Cure for What Ails Them ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas' Rose Treated for Concussion
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Stanley Sparks Valley Women Past Ventura in WSC Showdown RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defiant Sails to Daylight as Conner Bites the Dusk : Defender trials: Melges outmaneuvers Stars & Stripes at start, and tedious race in light winds turns into a rout. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA'S CUP / DAILY REPORT : DEFENDER TRIALS : Conner Behind Defiant Again RICH ROBERTS
Northridge Falls at Home, 90-76 THERESA MUNOZ
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Gulls Earns Sweep of Blades DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea-Olinda Controls Bishop Montgomery FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Meara Is Alone--Barely : Golf: He is 21 under par and leads five others in the Bob Hope tournament by only one shot going into today's final round. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE : No. 7 Arizona Starts Slowly, Wins, 78-65 From Associated Press
Trevino Offers Advice to Daly: Forget Crowds ROSS NEWHAN
Bowling From Staff and Wire Reports
Overlooked Players Get Showcase Today Associated Press
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / STEVE ELLING : City's Year-Round Schedule Hits a Bump in the Road STEVE ELLING
SCC Continues Its Domination of CCI MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
El Camino Rallies for 66-61 Win IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura's Smith, Tate 2 Too Many for Valley, 77-63 RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman's Turnovers Are Fatal in Loss to Cal Poly Pomona
PREPS : Rough Road Schedule Awaits Morningside MITCH POLIN
Lear Has 27 to Lead Pepperdine From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Marciulionis Helps Warriors Win, 143-141 DAN HAFNER
ROUNDUP : CSUN Duo Set School Marks for Freshmen
Cold Glendale Fades Against Oxnard, 56-47 JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Utah Stops CSUN Win Streak at 3 THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL NOTES : Competitive Super Bowls--a New Trend? From Associated Press
The Olympics According to Jean-Claude From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Best Pal Stages Runaway in Stretch to Turn Back Olympio and Dinard BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Canyon's Padgett Wins a Title at Wrestling Meet ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Win Without Quinn? : Sockers: With the passing specialist leaving to join the U.S. national team, MSL champions must adjust their style. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD : Johnson Last in Four-Man Field in Ottawa From Reuters
Rusty Lopez Leaves Sandoval Bloodied and Beaten RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beavers' Effort First-Rate, but No. 2 Bruins Win, 87-81 : College basketball: Undermanned Oregon State uses walk-on guard the entire game and has three players foul out before finally losing in overtime. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING : Taylor Overcomes a Rough Start From Staff and Wire Reports
Lakers Fall Short This Time, 112-108 : Pro basketball: Perkins' three-point attempt grazes rim as SuperSonics win. He had beaten Hornets with a last-second shot. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired Bronco Kubiak Returns to Texas A&M as Assistant Coach Associated Press
No. 2 UCLA Almost No. 2 Against Oregon State, 87-81 : College basketball: Bruins catch Beavers in second half, then fail to hold five-point lead before eventually winning in overtime. From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : UCLA Gives No. 4 Stanford a Scare
This Pro Enjoys Amateur Hour JIM MURRAY
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Little Player Has Big Night in Fountain Valley Victory KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SENIOR BOWL : Weather Is Miserable, and So Is the Game From Associated Press
Woods' Late Jumper Lifts USD Past USF From Staff and Wire Reports
Richmond Woman Basketball Player Passes Men's Mark for Consecutive Free Throws Associated Press
Easily A Rouge Wins; Corona Chick Scratched STEVE ANDERSEN
Sockers Steal Show, Shock Wichita : Soccer: Paul Wright kicks league-leading fifth game-winner of the season in 9-8 overtime victory. Brian Quinn plays final game tonight before joining national team. From Staff and Wire Reports
Hull Plus Gretzky Is Too Much : Hockey: They combine for three goals, leading Campbell All-Stars to a 10-6 victory. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bent on Losing : Colandro Is Disqualified in Australia After Using Putter He Angrily Damaged From Associated Press
MOTOR RACING OFF ROAD AT ANAHEIM : Millen Wins on a Rough Night SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killum's Second Stroke 'More Severe' Than First From Staff and Wire Reports
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Grousing Players Are Undoing of Jones in Seattle MARK HEISLER
Bishop Montgomery Football Coach, Athletic Director Carroll to Step Down ROB FERNAS
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Texas A&M Players Are Treated After Being Overcome by Fumes Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS : Minnesota Adds Michigan State to Upset List From Associated Press
49ers Change Tactics in Victory : College basketball: Cal State Long Beach gets 61 points from its front line and beats Utah State, 87-72. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
26 Reasons for Picking Bills to Win MIKE DOWNEY
Texas El Paso Buries SDSU in Second Half SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Auburn Finally Turns Back the Tide From Associated Press
The Son Also Rises : After a Shaky Start, Joey Meyer Found Success at DePaul--but His Father Still Worries About Him GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Cool McEnroe Beats Heat, Sanchez in 5 Sets From Associated Press
AMERICA'S CUP UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : It's a Meticulous Job, but Somebody Has to Do It RICH ROBERTS
Nixon: Pharmacist's Suggestion Unsuccessful at Beating Drug Test Associated Press
A World of Difference Between CBA, NBA From Associated Press
Kings Talking to Blues About Disgruntled Center Adam Oates STEVE SPRINGER
Russian Bid Appears Doomed : Sailing: Merger talks involving two syndicates falter. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valhalla Coach Odom Resigns JIM LINDGREN
AMERICA'S CUP / DAILY REPORT : CHALLENGER TRIALS : Russian Boat Fails to Show Associated Press
OPINION
A Couple of True Art Lovers : Admirable donation by two New Yorkers to collection at National Gallery
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES : Why Do They Study So Hard, Yet Stay in America's Basement? Eduardo Munoz, Eduardo Munoz teaches at John C. Fremont High School.
To Fight Crime, Some Blacks Attack Gun Control : Society: Revisionists see restrictive laws as a historically racist effort to control their community. Violence proves the laws aren't working. Paul Ruffins, Paul Ruffins is the former publications editor of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Socialism, Capitalism
PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN : Don't Just Sing, Remake the Choir : Rallies and marches are passe; the powerless half of America must get inside government to affect critical issues. HARRIETT WOODS, Harriett Woods, a former lieutenant governor of Missouri, is president of the National Women's Political Caucus
COLUMN LEFT / GEORGE BLACK : Our Love for Democracy Is Selective : In the face of Algeria's anti-Islamic coup, we mumbles George Black, George Black is a contributing editor to the Nation
If Totalitarianism Returns to Russia, Blood Will Be on West's Hands : Russia: Boris Yeltsin's free-market plan brings all shock and no treatment to an unprepared economy. Without a safety net, disaster looms. Arthur Macy Cox, Arthur Macy Cox, a former diplomat and CIA official, is secretary of the American Committee of U.S.-Soviet Relations
Weeding Out the Bad Guys : Expanded law keeps 5,859 guns out of the wrong hands, but the NRA refuses to budge
America's Dwindling List of Good Friends in Asia : Foreign Relations: For the first time, the U.S. seems headed into an era in which neither Japanese nor Chinese will be the Asians of our dreams. Jim Mann, Jim Mann, a reporter in The Times Washington bureau, is former Times bureau chief in Beijing
Nixon on U.S. Power
Graffiti Problem
Nixon on U.S. Power
Graffiti Problem
Welfare
The Mighty L.A. Transportation Commission That Shouldn't : Green Line: Brouhaha over awarding a contract to a foreign firm when the local economy is sick shows danger of a too-powerful agency. John R. Phillips, John R. Phillips, California chairman of Common Cause, was the attorney for the public-interest consortium that sued for a Century Freeway light-rail system
BOOK MARK : If You Think You're Working More and More Hours, You're Right Juliet B. Schor, Juliet B. Schor is an associate professor of economics at Harvard University and a research associate at the United Nation's World Institute for Development Economics Research
PLATFORM : Beggaring Schools CECELIA MANSFIELD, CECELIA MANSFIELD is a vice president of the Parent Teachers Students Assn. for the San Fernando Valley area. Commenting on a "parental choice" ballot initiative that would give parents a $2,600 voucher per year for tuition costs of each child enrolled in public, private or parochial school, she told The Times:
Nixon on U.S. Power
Graffiti Problem
The New Isolationism: the Same Old Mistake : Warning to U.S. by British ambassador is worth heeding
Highland Avenue
John Kitzhaber : Reforming Oregon's Health System Long Before National Debate Began Linda Darnell Williams, Linda Darnell Williams is an assistant business editor for The Times. She interviewed John Kitzhaber in his office
The Obsession with Evil : Why we are transfixed by serial killers T. Jefferson Parker, T. Jefferson Parker's first mystery novel was "Laguna Heat." His most recent book is "Pacific Beat" (St. Martins) .
Leading Our Economic Revival With a White Flag : California: Republicans call the state 'a bad product' and lead the business exodus even as they sit on competitiveness panels. Democrats, take heart. Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and an international fellow at Pepperdine University School of Business and Management, is a contributing editor to Opinion
Nixon on U.S. Power
Nixon on U.S. Power
NEWS
Liquid Wastes Removed at Abandoned Oil Refinery : Pollution: Company removes 1.7 million gallons of hazardous material from abandoned Wright Terminals. The fuel-contaminated water will be treated before being discharged into the sewer system. Ground water is still contaminated. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Portable Parking Meters a Tick Away : Traffic: Keep your quarters for the laundry. City will soon offer the 'Parkulator,' a calculator-type gadget that keeps tabs from the car dashboard. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duarte : Rules on Garage Sale Signs
Jet Lagged : Business: Downtown Westchester is a dated retail zone whose decline began when LAX expanded in the 1960s, claiming nearly 3,000 area homes. Planners envision a revitalized shopping oasis, but it may be too late. JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Older Women With New Babies Share Support : Families: Before, first-time mothers in their 40s often encountered a generation gap when seeking friends with something in common. KATE TAYLOR, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Alzado Tribute Unraveled at Last Minute : Sports: Sponsors never materialized for cancer-stricken ex-Raider's fund-raiser. LAURIE BECKLUND and MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Smog Control Consultant Hired From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : BROWSING : Waste Not REVA SMILKSTEIN
Coastal Panel OKs Plans to Develop Park
Law Would Broaden Preservation Powers : Landmarks: The ordinance will allow the City Council to designate a home or building a historic site, even if the owner objects. It will be put to a vote Feb. 5. STEVE HIRANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Monterey Park : Vote Set on Height Limits
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HISTORY : Hollywood Revisited GARY KLEIN
Bangladesh Teachers Strike Associated Press
Voter Wariness Ups Stakes in New Hampshire Debate : Democrats: Forum tonight gives candidates the chance to carve out an identity in a state where 'undecided' leads polls. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Chicagoans View Fire Damage Associated Press
New Director for Ocean Study Agency : Environment: Jeffrey Cross' task is to rebuild a demoralized organization and attract more research money to shore up a beleaguered budget. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MADERA : Landlord Accused of Housing Violations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Auto Workers Brace for a Police Raid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FDA Tells Firm to Open Data on Breast Implants ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
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Couple Drop Effort to Buy Canyon Land RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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A Guide to the Best of Southern California : COLLECTIBLES : Seeing Red MARK EHRMAN
A Shot in the Dark Lands a Frenchman in a Tight Spot ELIZABETH VENANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Elite Enjoy Atlantic Crossings on the QE2 : Travel: A special breed of oceangoing voyagers are distinguishable from passengers on cruise ships. They love the old traditions, and many make the trip again and again. HUGH A. MULLIGAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Green's Health May Affect Election Plans : Politics: State senator has emphysema and now uses a cart to get around the Capitol. An aide says he may not be up to a tough campaign in a redrawn 33rd District. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claremont : Aid in Tree Planting Sought
Haiti Politicians Boycott Meeting Reuters
Doctor Tells Tired Yeltsin: Stay Home Associated Press
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Baldwin Students Aid L.A. Rescue Mission
Barbershoppers Will Blend Harmony With Business at Gathering SUSAN PATERNO
World Appeal Planned to Aid Former Soviet Union Reuters
Some 'Testimony' Rings a Little False
System, Not Byrd, Is to Blame
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Alpine Home of Famed St. Bernard Dogs Gets Low Marks From Swiss Kennel Club HANNS NEUERBOURG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Syria, Lebanon Say They'll Boycott Talks Reuters
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What's Up Front Is Not What Counts ROGER SIMON
Galanter's Key Planning Aide Abruptly Quits : Government: Two other field representatives of the city councilwoman are dismissed in a major staff shake-up. This story was written by staff writer Jeffrey L. Rabin. It was based on reporting by Rabin, James Rainey and Shawn Doherty
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Fishing for a Good View : Excursions: A novel way to catch the America's Cup races is from another boat--a fishing boat. And you might bring home dinner too. BILL MANSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Gives Brother the Walk of Life
Allegations of Politics Rain on MLK Parade BETTINA BOXALL
Mom's Happy to Lie in Her Family Bed
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Saudis Reportedly Press U.S. to Oust Iraq Leader From Associated Press
'Enforcers' Step Up Drive to Keep Saudis in Line : Religion: The fundamentalist Mutawain harass women and break up parties. The government faces pressure to rein them in. NABILA MEGALLI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baldwin Park : Commuter Station Contract
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush Seeks Home Market for His Diplomatic Skills : Campaign: But with hard economic times, it is a reelection strategy that could backfire with the voters. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Terrifying Quest for A-Arms : The weapons are held by a growing number of developing nations. With the Soviet Union's collapse, proliferation poses the world's most pressing danger. JOHN M. BRODER and STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : CROATIA : Regional Official Breaks With Chief From Times Staff and Wire Reports
System, Not Byrd, Is to Blame
Despite Policy, LAPD Is Slow to Use Civilian Workers : Personnel: Department leaders prefer to save 'light-duty' jobs for officers unable to do fieldwork. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mr. Hahn's $50,000 Contest ROBERT A. JONES
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOR KIDS : Reading Room HEATHER W. MORGAN
TV Times, 90053
Iran's Funding of U.S. Hostage Captors Told DON OBERDORFER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Other Issues Involved in Implant Controversy
Q & A : She Starts Pupils Early in Learning to Reach for the Stars John L. Mitchell, Times staff writer
Grenade Injures Wife of Regional Premier
Bush Tops Democratic Rivals and Buchanan in Magazine Poll From Associated Press
Pasadena : Compost Demonstrations
Sharing Some of Port's Profits
2 Workers Injured in Nuclear Plant Accident Associated Press
If Someone Smells a Rat, It's Likely Not a Member of This Fancy British Breed GILES ELGOOD, REUTERS
Wymer Charges Shock City Money Managers : Investment: All over Orange County, financial officers recheck safety of municipal revenue. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rent-Control Plan Rises From Still-Smoldering Ashes of Council Recall : Housing: Rosa Hernandez, the only member not voted out of office, leads the lame-duck City Council in taking up the controversial issue. She says the measure would protect residents from possible rent-gouging by absentee landlords. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ship's Crew Arrested on Cocaine Charges Reuters
Cuba Strikes Democracy Movement : Repression: At least 60 activists have been seized since Soviet unraveling began. Havana says the dissidents conspire with U.S. against regime. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Algeria Recalls Ambassadors to Iran, France Times Wire Services
Boys Dig Up Live Grenade Associated Press
Candidate's Wife Stoutly Reaffirms Clinton Marriage CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
A Tale of Two Cities Emerges on Life in Baghdad : Iraq: Wide gap separates the rich and poor with luxury items for the haves and very little left for the have-nots. ANDREW HILL, REUTERS
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Kuwaitis Welcome Imported Truffles
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ERIC NADLER: Putting Moon in a New Light JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charlie Ventura, 75; Sax Player Performed With Giants of Jazz MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DARE's Results Prove Difficult to Measure : Substance abuse: There is much anecdotal evidence that the anti-drug program works, but there is no proof. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moonlighting Vampire Buster Finds Plenty of Undead Lore to Sink His Teeth Into ASHLEY SEAGER, REUTERS
Young Legal Eagles Soar to Top in Mock Trial Competition ANNA CEARLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sierra Madre : Water Bill Hike on Agenda
Getting the Line on the Electric Slide KEVIN ALLMAN
Dey by Day SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thailand Wilts Hawaii's Title of 'Orchid Isle' : Exports: Other moist, tropical regions, such as Malaysia, are also ideal for the exotic flowers. The U.S. state no longer leads in world trade. DONALD J. FREDERICK, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Chile Sues Over Phony Stamps From Easter Island Associated Press
Trying to Skirt Affordable Housing Law : Government: Rich communities are trying to make deals with neighbors to accept their share of required multifamily units. Critics say it amounts to economic and racial segregation. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MICHAEL UTLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deployment of Officers by LAPD Questioned : Police: More than 400 have clerical or other duties. Critics say these tasks could be handled by civilians. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
100,000 Attend Rare Legal Rally by Kenya Opposition From Associated Press
'Winners of Excellence'
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Welfare Fraud Convictions Rise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Turkmen Handmade Carpets Traditionally Are the Best--Just Ask the Turkmen JUSTIN BURKE, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : Consultants Gather to Swap Secrets of Success BILL STALL and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Youthful Challenge Led Her to Pursue Social Service Work CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
The Roots of Change SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Road Back : After Being a POW in Gulf, Anxieties and Joys Flood Marine at Home NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shelters Overflowing With Homeless Animals Reflect One Heartbreak of Recession : Economy: Pounds and clinics are busier than ever as families are forced to give up Fido or Puff. Horses, expensive to keep, are also being let go. ELINOR MILLS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monterey Park : No Conflict With RTD Seen
Industrialization Spells End of Ex-Boom Town : Brazil: Peasants migrate to city slums as government gives priority to production of export crops over basic foods. TODD LEWAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
REGIONAL REPORT : Neighborhoods Roll Up Welcome Mat for Churches : Religion: From Los Angeles to San Diego, some communities object to noise, traffic and designs of new structures. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gamsakhurdia Given 4 Days to Get Out : Georgia: New government issues warning as ousted leader tries to rally support in western part of republic. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cameras Focus on Elusive Rhino : Wildlife: The reputed source of Marco Polo's unicorn finds refuge in Indonesian reserve. JONATHAN THATCHER, REUTERS
Quayle Chips Shots, Quips Lots in Windup of Campaign Swing PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Times Challenging Western Digital Chairman DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Drawn Into 'Dual Life' as Scholar on Civil Rights in West VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park : Park Adds Reception Hall
Courts Perpetuating AIDS Stereotypes, Study Indicates MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Backlash Mars Town's Bid for Race Harmony ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Insider Moves Out, Up : No, the Peace Corps' new boss has never done any field work. But Elaine Chao knows her way around Washington's political jungles. GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
European Inventors Build Machine Aimed at Reversing Spread of African Desert TIM PEARCE, REUTERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OROVILLE : Ex-Judge Accused of Polluting Streams From Times Staff and Wire Reports
After 30 Years, MIA's Homecoming Brings a Range of Emotions, Relief : Vietnam: Airman's remains were recovered by a joint operation in July. Despite the sadness, there is a feeling the incident has finally come full circle. GEORGE ESPER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
It's Miller's Time CHRIS WILLMAN, Chris Willman writes about pop music, film and television for Calendar.
Marine Life Tapped for New Drugs : Medicine: The ocean, like the rain forest, holds invaluable pharmaceutical resources. Scientists hope pollution won't limit its potential. DONALD SMITH, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
China Times Award to Mark Keppel High
Prison Artist Rose From the Needle to Needlepoint NITA LELYVELD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Man Against Medellin : Alex McArthur Plays a U.S. Drug Agent Who Busted the Big One JERRY BUCK, The Associated Press
Male Bonding : Center Attempts to Help Men Redefine Masculinity DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Country Night Out : At Denim & Diamonds, the Big Draw Is Dancing, Dancing and More Dancing KEVIN ALLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roseanne Seeks Permit for Home Gym
Despair, Alienation Reflected in Works by Skid Row Artists AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some 'Testimony' Rings a Little False
Opposition to Senate's Education Reform Bill
New President of Tournament of Roses Named
A Jury's Right
Caltrans Work Sites Scheduled
Another Side to the Story
BUSINESS
Orange County Flight Schools Hit Turbulence : Aviation: Recession takes a toll at John Wayne Airport, but love of the wild blue yonder keeps aerobatics fans airborne. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paring Down the Many Mutual Fund Choices KATHY M. KRISTOF
FHP Names Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Tax Cuts or New Spending Could Be a Boon--but Should Be Temporary GEORGE L. PERRY, GEORGE L. PERRY is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution research organization in Washington
Why Savings on Defense May Not Help the Economy JAMES FLANIGAN
Cardinal's Version of Union Run-In Disputed
Two Views About Why Papers Are in a Slump
Two Views About Why Papers Are in a Slump
Record Crop Causes Peanut Prices to Plunge : Agriculture: One result is an unprecedented number of new products. From Reuters
Layoff Candidate Should Be Flexible but Frugal CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Space Industry Lifting Off for Europe's Firms : Meeting: There's a bullish spirit, as experts collaborate in Paris on satellite data helping them understand and manage deforestation, ozone depletion, climatic changes and natural disasters. TERRIL JONES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Economists Are Said to Be Out of Touch
Civilian Rule Hasn't Hurt Chile in Attracting Capital : Commerce: Leftist regimes used to frustrate business. Today's coalition has kept investment at a level reached under military leaders. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Health Insurance Issue Splits Business : Workplace: Large firms want it, saying they're subsidizing others' health care. Small firms counter that they can't afford it. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long-Distance Overload : Marketing: The big three carriers put on a $1-billion advertising blitz last year. They are blasting consumers--and each other--to win market share. BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Loan Interest Rates Are Dropping : Financing: But experts say its unclear whether the action will set off heavy consumer demand. ROB WELLS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chairman Roger Johnson's High-Stakes Bid to Revive Western Digital : Technology: He built the company into a billion-dollar enterprise. But mistakes and the recession led to red ink--and shareholder griping. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Cartel Holding Steady in Russia : Markets: The specter of chaos in the new republic threatens decades of price-control by De Beers. From The Washington Post
Magazine's Seafood Expose Leaves Bad Taste in Alaska : Marketing: Consumer Reports article has state officials steamed . . . and scrambling to prove the quality of its salmon. YERETH ROSEN, REUTERS
Discounters High on Trendy Housewares : Retailing: Makers of upscale kitchen items find their merchandise is selling like hot cakes to the K mart crowd. BRENDA C. COLEMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Food Producers Say Duty-Free Imports Will Hurt Dairies, Farmers : Trade: A section of law is intended to help three Eastern Europe countries, but could also benefit 130 others. Domestic growers fear a flood of foreign goods that would drive many out of business. JENNIFER DIXON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAGAZINE
Bad Loans, Bad Blood
Hack Attack Sheldon Teitelbaum, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
TAKE HIM TO OUR EX-LEADERS : Carter, Ford, Nixon and Reagan Can Tell Gorbachev About Unemployment Benefits Harry Shearer
Cliques R. Daniel Foster, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
STYLE : GARDENS : Landscaped at Last ROBERT SMAUS
Bad Loans, Bad Blood
Out There
Streisand, The Storyteller
Streisand, The Storyteller
Out There
STYLE : LOOKS : No Sweat
Sport Report Alan Rider, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
The Sphinx of City Hall : The Politician and His Policies are as Familiar as the Hollywood Sign. But After 18 Years in Office the Real Tom Bradley Remains an Enigma. Glenn F. Bunting, Glenn F. Bunting, who covered the Bradley Administration for the past four years for The Times , is now a Washington correspondent for the paper
STYLE : FASHION : Body Conscious BARBARA FOLEY
L.a. Speak Kathleen Moloney, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
STYLE : DESIGN : Friendly Waters BARBARA THORNBURG
The Wine List Dan Berger
Icons Patrick Smith, EDITED BY MARY McNAMARA
Second Childhood : They Have Been Neglected, Sexually Abused and Physically Tortured. But for These Shattered Children, Hugs and Loving Restraint May Be the Way Back. Jim Robbins, Jim Robbins, a free-lance writer based in Helena, Mont., is writing a book about the American West
Streisand, The Storyteller
Anti-Macho Man : Director Pedro Almodovar Once Performed in an Underground Drag Band and Wrote a Pornographic Comic Strip, now in Eight Acclaimed Movies, He Continues to Relentlessly Skewer Traditional Spanish Values JORDAN ELGRABLY, Jordan Elgrably recently returned to the United States after 10 years in Paris and Madrid. He is the L.A. correspondent for Vogue Espana .
RESTAURANTS : DELICIOUSLY DARING : At Quiet, Luxurious Bikini, the Food Doesn't Taste Like Any Other Restaurant's Ruth Reichl
Streisand, The Storyteller
Bad Loans, Bad Blood
Out There
Streisand, The Storyteller
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On American Poetry JOSEPH BRODSKY
Fiction CHRIS GOODRICH
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The Good Word
Cielita Linda
The Good Word
Right Book, Wrong Author
The Good Word
Still Lost
The Good Word
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Off With His Mechanical Head! : A CASE OF CURIOSITIES, By Allen Kurzweil (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: $19.95; 382 pp.) RICHARD EDER
If You Can't Lick 'em
Interfaith Insights
Dickens Wouldn't Stand for It : THE ANTIQUE COLLECTOR, By Glyn Hughes (Simon & Schuster: $20; 288 pp.) David Colker, Colker is a Times staff writer
The Theory That May Be History : THE END OF HISTORY AND THE LAST MAN, By Francis Fukuyama (Free Press: $24.95; 339 pp.) Walter Russell Mead, Mead, the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition," is a contributing editor to the Opinion section of The Times and the Senior Fellow in International Economics at the World Policy Institute
In the Russian Tradition : SLEEPWALKER IN A FOG, By Tatyana Tolstaya translated from the Russian by Jamey Gambrell (Alfred A. Knopf: $19; 192 pp.) Carolyn See, See, whose latest novel is "Making History" (Houghton Mifflin), writes a weekly book review for View
Burning the Midnight Oil : THE OVERWORKED AMERICAN: The Unexpected Decline of Leisure, By Juliet B. Schor (Basic Books: $21; 247 pp.) John Rothchild, Rothchild's most recent book is "Going for Broke: How Robert Campeau Bankrupted the Retail Industry" (Simon & Schuster)
A Thousand and One Nikes : SWOOSH: The Unauthorized Story of Nike and the Men Who Played There, By J. B. Strasser and Laurie Becklund (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: $24.95; 590 pp.) Edward Zuckerman, Zuckerman is the author of "Small Fortunes: Two Guys in Pursuit of the American Dream" (Penguin). In 1978 he founded the Killer Bee Honey Corp . , which was less successful than Nike
Dharma Bums, Then and Now JERRY GRISWOLD, Griswold is a fellow at the Center for International Business Education Research (San Diego State) and author of the forthcoming "Audacious Kids: Coming of Age in America's Classic Children's Books" (Oxford University Press)
The Good Word
Nonfiction Charles Champlin
Boris Karloff
Still Lost
Still Lost
Chile's Wandering Bard : NERUDA: An Intimate Biography, By Volodia Teitelboim , translated by Beverly J. Delong-Tonelli (The Texas Pan American Series/ University of Texas Press: $29.95; 528 pp.) John Latta, Latta is the author of "Rubbing Torsos," a collection of poetry. He lives in Albany, N . Y
REAL ESTATE
Home Sales Rate Down Only 6.7%
State Extends Deadline for Appraisers From Times Wire Services
Market's Slow, But She Enjoys 'New' Home GILDA FEHR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Gilda Fehr is living in limbo in Orange County
Baby Boomers Are Losing Out as Home Owners, Study Shows
Average Rates for Residential Mortgages
Auctions
Loan Options Become More Crucial for Those Over 50 DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles County
Two Couples, 3 Kids and a Sale RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gardening : Deciduous Fruit Trees Just Need to Chill Out GORDON ARCHIBALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Archibald is a free-lance writer who lives in Carlsbad.
Home Improvement : Steel-Framed House Ideal for Solar Energy JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Many Factors Included in Setting Assessment JAN HICKENBOTTOM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hickenbottom is past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI)
Rural Living Combines With L.A. Proximity : Sunland: Small-town atmosphere, safety attract families while equestrians are drawn by zoning that permits horses. KAREN DARDICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Dardick is a free-lance writer who lives in Eagle Rock
First Woman Picked Office Realtors Chief
Home Improvement : Double-Pane Window Needs to Be Replaced From Popular Mechanics
'Ultra-Low' Style Saves Water, Cash : Conservation: Watersaver styles use only 1.6 gallons per flush while standard models use up to six gallons. GARY ABRAMS, Abrams is a Los Angeles contractor and free-lance writer
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