What happened on June 14, 1992

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LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Sharon Pratt Kelly : New Mayor Regains Credibility for the D.C. City Government By Jefferson Morley, \o7 Jefferson Morley is former associate editor of the New Republic and former Washington editor of the Nation\f7
Federal Term Limits: Is This the Answer? : California's frustrated voters should fully assess initiative
There Must Be a Sense of Horror : Many are indifferent, even in the face of dreadful new figures on teen-age gunshot fatalities
PLATFORM : Animal Research By Sandra Bressler, \f7 and \o7 SANDRA BRESSLER is executive director of the California Biomedical Research Assn., a Berkeley-based science-education organization sponsored by the health-research community. Commenting on the importance of animals to research, she told The Times:
COLUMN LEFT / WILLIAM BYWATER : The Dignity of Honest Work Is on the Line : Attempts to prevent striking workers' replacement are at the mercy of Bush's veto pen. By William Bywater, \f7 and \o7 William Bywater is president of the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers, usually known by the acronym IUE.
COLUMN RIGHT / TOM BETHELL : Perot Lacks Attraction for Conservatives : His managerial approach to government lacks a philosophy, and he waffles on fiscal reform. By Tom Bethell, \o7 Tom Bethell is a media fellow at the Hoover Institution. \f7
A Protectionist Elite With a Multiethnic Face Is Still Dangerous : Elections: By passing the 'Buy American' amendment, L.A. ceases to be a world city and returns to a time when xenophobia was policy. By Kevin Starr, \o7 Kevin Starr, who teaches in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at USC, is author of "Material Dreams: Southern California Through the 1920s." \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON REBUILD L.A. : It's Just Peter, Not Saint Peter : Ueberroth is the right man for the job, but he can't do it all; success depends on the city's many 'communities.' By Harry Edwards, \o7 Harry Edwards is professor of sociology at UC Berkeley and a staff consultant for the San Francisco Forty-Niners and the Golden State Warriors. He was a consultant to major league baseball during Peter Ueberroth's tenure as commissioner. and \f7
Saving Ghost Town From an Old Friend : Bill would protect historic Bodie from renewal of mining, the industry that gave it life
Princess Die: The Royals' Swan Song? : Monarchy: The Windsors are supposed to provide an image of stability for Britain. Instead, the nation seems tuned to a long-running soap opera. By Martin Walker, \o7 Martin Walker is the U.S. bureau chief for Britain's The Guardian\f7
The Dark Side of the American Dream : Moral Relativism? 'You Don't Get It' By Neal Gabler, Neal Gabler, Author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood," is working on a biography of Walter Winchell.
Bush Camp at All-Time Political Low By Robert G. Beckel, \o7 Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Walter F. Mondale in 1984\f7
The Dark Side of the American Dream : Perilous Illusions About Los Angeles By Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is an international fellow at Pepperdine University's School of Business and Management in Los Angeles and a senior fellow with the Center for the New West\f7
Goodby to Sidelines, Hello to Front Line By Edward J. Rollins, \o7 Edward J. Rollins, White House political director from 1981-1985, served as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager in 1984\f7
Policies That Will Help Rebuild America's Cities : Government: The downward spiral begins the moment someone believes that he or she doesn't matter. Some policies have sent this message. By George Bush, \o7 George Bush is the 41st President of the United States\f7

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The Body Politic : THE EROTIC SILENCE OF THE AMERICAN WIFE, \o7 By Dalma Heyn (Turtle Bay Books: $22; 304 pp.)\f7 By Francine Prose, \o7 Prose's most recent book is "Primitive People" (Farrar Straus Giroux)\f7

The Pajama Party From Hell : CAPITOL GAMES: Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill, and the Story of a Supreme Court Nomination, \o7 By Timothy M. Phelps and Helen Winternitz (Hyperion: $24.95; 433 pp.)\f7 By Patt Morrison, \o7 Morrison is a Times staff writer and a co-host of KCET's "Life & Times."\f7

The Body Politic : MY ENEMY, MY LOVE: Man-Hating and Ambivalence in Women's Lives, \o7 By Judith Levine (Doubleday: $22.50; 416 pp.)\f7 By Emily Levine, \o7 Levine (no relation to Judith Levine) is a television writer/producer and performer who lives in Los Angeles\f7

Through Thick and Thin : LIFE-SIZE, \o7 By Jenefer Shute (Houghton Mifflin: $19.95; 230 pp\f7 .\o7 )\f7 By Susan Reynolds, \o7 Reynolds is an assistant Book Review editor\f7

Doing It for the Lads : AMONG THE THUGS, \o7 By Bill Buford (W.W. Norton & Co.: $22.95; 313 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

A Voice of the Streets : CLOCKERS, \o7 By Richard Price (Houghton Mifflin: $22.95; 599 pp.)\f7 By David Colker, \o7 Colker is a Times staff writer\f7

Fiction By Michael Harris

Nonfiction By Max Benavidez

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Fiction By Michael Harris

Balloon in the Wind : BLACK NOVEL (WITH ARGENTINES), \o7 By Luisa Valenzuela Translated from the Spanish by Toby Talbot (Simon & Schuster: $20; 220 pp.)\f7 By Michael Harris, \o7 Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review\f7

Criminal Pursuits By Charles Champlin

Little Nell, Unhappy Again : TIME AND TIDE, \o7 By Edna O'Brien (Farrar Straus Giroux: $21; 326 pp.)\f7 By Robert Roper, \o7 Roper's new novel, "The Trespassers," is due from Ticknor & Fields\f7

The Official Politically Correct Dictionary And Handbook... By Charles Solomon

SONGS OF THE FLUTEPLAYER: Seasons of Life in the Southwest... By Charles Solomon

A WOMAN'S STORY \o7 by Annie Ernaux, translated\f7 (from... By Charles Solomon

THE BOOK OF LOST TALES: Volumes I and II \o7 by J.R.R... By Charles Solomon

THE NEW ROADSIDE AMERICA \o7 by Mike Wilkins, Ken Smith... By Charles Solomon

CUBA: A Journey \o7 by Jacobo Timerman, translated by Toby... By Charles Solomon

ART IN SEATTLE'S PUBLIC PLACES: An Illustrated Guide \o7... By Charles Solomon

MY LIFE WITH GROUCHO \o7 by Arthur Marx (Barricade Books... By Charles Solomon

NEWS

911 Calls Disputed in Oliver Divorce Filings By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Saving Grace : Repairs on Scenic Colorado Street Bridge Near the Midpoint; Work on the Local Landmark Is Due to Be Completed by 1994 By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Lack of Cash Begets a Greek Tragedy : Theater: Unable to raise enough funds, a theatrical duo cancels plans for a free Shakepeare festival in the park. Instead the co-founders of Charmed Life Productions will stage Sophocles' "Antigone." By Loretta Schertz Keller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Judge Rejects Lesser Charge in Riot Attack : Courts: Two friends will be tried for attempted murder in the near-fatal attack on evangelist Wallace Tope, who remains in a coma. The preacher had attempted to stop looting during the April unrest. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The 18th-Century composer also wrote 25 concertos for the cello. By Edmund Newton

COMMENTARY : Evangelist Lived His Ideals Even Amid Great Danger By Regina Spencer Sipple, Regina Spencer Sipple, 39, of Huntington Beach is a resume writer

Toxic Terrain : Crews Remove Lead Dust From Back-Yard Smelting Shop By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

In Search of His Family, He Found Solace Instead : Books: The Korean War separated Donald Chung from his family. His heartbreaking return inspired his memoirs, and he has used the proceeds to help build a memorial honoring veterans of the 'forgotten war.' By Kirsten Lee Swartz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Shipyard Officials Turn to Senate as Ally in Fight for Jobs : Economy: Legislation prohibiting the facility from bidding for repair work on San Diego ships could force layoffs of thousands. By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Chorale Concert for Father's Day By Susan Paterno

Bicycle Program Puts the Pedal to the Mettle : Education: Youngsters who successfully complete school-related tasks, such as improving their grades, earn refurbished bikes as their reward. By Mimi Ko and Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Hope, Fear Accompany Family's Search for Ailing Man Who Vanished : Missing person: David W. Piper Sr., who has Alzheimer's disease, disappeared in April. Loved ones say not knowing his fate is difficult to handle. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

AS IT BEGAN: When Jean Aldrich read "UCI: The First 25... By Jerry Hicks and Marla Cone

SAME FLAG, NEW TUNE: Today is Flag Day, and the American... By Marla Cone and Jerry Hicks

A BIRD IN HAND: Many environmentalists in Orange County... By Jerry Hicks and Marla Cone

THE SHADOW KNOWS: Tonight is a great time to head to the... By Jerry Hicks and Marla Cone

Stripped of Career, Man's Search for Work Becomes Full-Time Job : Recession: It has been months of dashed hopes, updated resumes and rejection letters in the life of an unemployed manager. By Robert Dvorchak, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinton Chides Rap Singer, Stuns Jackson By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER

N.Y. Chef Blends Vision With Hard Work as Recipe for Top U.S. Rating : Food: American-born David Bouley keeps an eye on every detail in his restaurant as he seeks to serve the best French cuisine this side of the Atlantic. By Mary Macvean, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Female Chefs Serve Up Opinions on Male Counterparts By Mary Macvean, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Americans Find That Soil Is Good for the Soul : Nature: Some people are growing more vegetables in order to cut food costs; many gardeners also say it just makes them feel good. From National Geographic

Blaze in Oregon Burns 600 Acres, Forces Evacuations Associated Press

Swedes Chip Away at Cradle-to-Grave Welfare : Social services: The government's program is intended to make the economy more open, competitive and productive. By Johan Rapp, ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Northern Ireland, Cabdrivers Fear the Next Fare May Be a Hitman By Shawn Pogatchnik, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hong Kong Newcomer a Mover, Shaker By David W. Chen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Guidebook With a Twist Gives the REAL Inside Story on the Nation's Capital By Mike Feinsilber, ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Language Thing: Four Years of 'Bushisms' By Bernd Debusmann, REUTERS

New York Flooded With Fix-It Ideas By Rick Hampson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

\o7 Karoake \f7 Taxicabs Are Latest Fad for South Koreans Who Love to Belt Out a Song By Paul Shin, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Noriega's Mountain Hideaway in Panama Used as Refuge for Endangered Tapirs By John Miller, REUTERS

At 63, She Is 'Outstanding Young Lawyer' By David Germain, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greenlanders Buy U.S. Base for 15 Cents By Jan Olsen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buchanan Out of Hospital After Heart Surgery Associated Press

Ex-Mayor Gets Nine-Year Prison Sentence Reuters

'Dolphin Defenders' Focus on Ecology in St. Louis By Lori Dodge Rose, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

Dolphins, Lured by Food, Moving Back to North Sea By Sara Henley, REUTERS

Wright-Designed Service Station Is a Gas By Pam Schmid, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Execution Fuels Debate About Lie Detector Tests By David Brown, THE WASHINGTON POST

1 of 10 in U.S. Sign Up for Food Stamps By Spencer Rich, THE WASHINGTON POST