What happened on March 29, 1992

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Being 'Out' Is the 'In' Thing in California : Senate: Washington veterans bash themselves; donkeys sound like elephants and every Democrat wants to be "Feminist of the Year." By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Graduate School\f7
With Angry Voters in Populist Mood, Two Candidates Give Politics a Bad Name : Campaign: Two unlikely populists are feeding into the public's frustration. The message is right for the times--but are the messengers? By Susan Estrich, \o7 Susan Estrich, a law professor at USC, served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988\f7
Ross Perot as Nation's Man on Horseback : Outsider: A self-made billionaire seems poised to launch an independent presidential campaign. And the public has been encouraging. By David R. Gergen, \o7 David R. Gergen, editor-at-large for U.S. News & World Report, served as communications director in the Reagan White House from 1981 to 1983. This article also appears in the Washington Post\f7
Enough Debating About Government and the Arts By Franklin D. Murphy, \o7 Franklin D. Murphy is former chairman of Times Mirror Co. The above is an excerpt of his Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy\f7
Depending on the Kindness of Strangers : Economic allies abandon America By Walter Russell Mead, \o7 Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin)\f7
Sure, Biosphere 2 Is Hermetically Sealed, But What's Wrong With Take-Out Food? By Christopher Corbett, \o7 Christopher Corbett is the author of the novel "Vacationland" (Viking)\f7
Proposals, Like Nixon's, to Send Money to Save Democracy in Russia Won't Work : Foreign Policy: Billions in aid are no substitute for a political dialogue with Commonwealth states. Who the democrats, anyway? By Henry A. Kissinger, \o7 Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger writes frequently for The Times\f7
Wally Serote : Administering the ANC's New Cultural Affairs Policies By Scott Kraft, \o7 Scott Kraft is The Times' Johannesburg bureau chief. He interviewed Wally Serote at his office in ANC headquarters\f7
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : Personal Feud Costs UNLV Its Basketball and Academic Reputation By Ched Whitney, \o7 Ched Whitney, a senior majoring in communications studies at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, is editor in chief of the Rebel Yell\f7
Take the Trade Route to Reduce Smog : Free-trade accord with U.S. could benefit Mexico's air, too
No Denying the Need, and the Danger : Somalia's civil war is proving even bloodier than first feared
Another $150 Million Down the Drain? : The public deserves answers in the savings and loan flap
COLUMN LEFT/ ROBERT W. BENSON : An Island on the Way to Ecotopia : On human rights, Cuba's record compares well to Mexico and others. By Robert W. Benson, \o7 Robert W. Benson is a professor of international environmental law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles; he specializes in Latin American affairs\f7
PLATFORM : No Guarantee By Eva Esorlem, \o7 EVA ESORLEM, a photographer and fashion retailer who lives in Los Angeles, commented on Dow Corning's financial aid program that would help pay for breast-implant removals. She told The Times:\f7
You Have to Believe You Can Make a Difference : Youth: In the alleys of the city, a gang murder might as well be thought of as death by natural causes. By Carla White, \o7 Carla White is community events coordinator for The Times\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON METRO RAIL : American Bidder Is Ready to Roll : Morrison Knudsen can build the cars on time, with local content, at a new low cost. Delaying the contract is wasteful. By William J. Agee, \o7 William J. Agee is chairman and CEO of Morrison Knudsen Corp., based in Boise, Ida\f7

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BOOKS

History's Bloodiest Hands : HITLER AND STALIN: Parallel Lives, \o7 By Alan Bullock (Alfred A. Knopf: $35; 1,024 pp.)\f7 By David Cannadine, \o7 Cannadine is professor of history at Columbia University, and is the author, most recently, of "The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy."\f7

When Black Is Dutiful : COMPANY MAN, \o7 By Brent Wade (Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill: $18.95; 219 pp.)\f7 By Michael Harris, \o7 Harris is a frequent contributor to Book Review\f7

Baseball By Dennis Hunt

Baseball By David N. Blume

Baseball By Dick Roraback

Baseball By Patrick Goldstein

Baseball By Earl Gustkey

Baseball By Dick Roraback

LAWS OF ORDER: A Book of Hierarchies, Rankings... By Charles Solomon

DENALI JOURNAL \o7 by Tom Walker (Stackpole Books: $16.95... By Charles Solomon

THE LAST FINE TIME \o7 by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Vintage... By Charles Solomon

THE OXFORD BOOK OF ROYAL ANECDOTES, \o7 edited by... By Charles Solomon

WRITING: The Story of Alphabets and Scripts \o7 by Georges... By Charles Solomon

MONOGAMY \o7 by Marilyn Swick (HarperPerennial: $9). \f7... By Charles Solomon

PETERSON FIELD GUIDES: WESTERN TREES \o7 by George A... By Charles Solomon

OUTDOOR FIRST-AID: A Field Guide to Recognition and... By Charles Solomon

NEWS

1 Store, 1 Owner, 26 Years of Memories : Business: The Cottage Market closed when Mary Perkins' retired last fall. The interior is being upgraded in hopes of finding a new tenant, but it will never again be the store everyone simply called 'Mary's.' By Carol Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Tough Love : At-Risk Students Find They Can Blossom With Right Help in Right Classroom By Denise Hamilton, Times Staff Writer

ELECTIONS : Hillside, Depot Plans Are Top Council Issues : Politics: Eight candidates are competing for two open seats. Most stress fiscal conservatism. By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sixty-six years ago, the country's first transcontinental... By Berkley Hudson

Court Official Finds Retiring Like a Divorce By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER

It's a Happy Ending for Playwright Whose Script Gets a Reading on Stage : Arts: Long Beach Playhouse's Studio Theatre gives writers valuable exposure. One of seven works will be chosen for a six-week, fully staged production. By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Principal Reassigned Despite School Protests in His Behalf : Education: Allegations of racism surrounded the controversy when word leaked out that DeMille Middle School's Zeff Dena might lose his job. The new principal is also Latino. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Coast Guard Wants System to Track Ships : Harbors: Radar and computerized displays are seen as a way to maintain safety around Long Beach and Los Angeles ports. The Coast Guard would gain authority to issue navigational commands from shore. By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

'Intellectual Aerobics' : Maverick Teacher Is Putting His Beliefs Into Action By Carol Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

He Sees Triathlon as an Exercise in Longevity By Susan Paterno

545-Acre Development Proposal Forces City to Redefine Rural Lifestyle : Development: A proposed housing and golf project on 545 acres in Powder Canyon is forcing residents to take a hard look at redefining their rural lifestyle. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Furious City Manager Gives Employee Groups a Civics Lesson Compiled by TINA GRIEGO

Childless Women Band Together, Confront Future of Empty Arms : Families: They are twice as likely as their mothers not to have children. Many face public misconceptions. By Nancy Shulins, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Children Learn Young About Life on Fast Track : Lifestyle: Socialization demands begin in day-care centers, and by age 7 they are computer-literate. Not all of this is good. By Leslie Dreyfous, ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Job Is Murder--Solving 'Perfect Crimes' : Forensics: Expert uses science and technology to unravel the most baffling whodunits. Most of his cases involve homicides. By Robert Dvorchak, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pequot Indians Strike It Rich in Their Casino From Associated Press

Chronic Sorrow, Heartache Afflict Parents of the Mentally Disabled : Psychology: The sadness can hit any time and continue after a child dies. Some find ways to lessen the hurt, but most accept it as a fact of life. By Judy Daubenmier, ASSOCIATED PRESS

British Press Now Has All the News About Itself : History: New encyclopedia includes 2,800 biographies of journalists spanning last 500 years. By Graham Heathcote, ASSOCIATED PRESS

If You Think Rockets are Toys, Better Stand Back : Hobbies: Enthusiasts put on spectacular shows as powerful models grow longer than cars. Some miles-high launches require FAA clearance. By Colin Mcnickle, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Researchers Turn to Rain Forests for AIDS, Cancer Cures By Linda Carroll, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE

Warrior Elite Battles to Keep Traditions : Cultures: A young nomad is the link between 20th-Century life and his village of thatched huts. By J.E. Stevens, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

In New Russia, Clergymen Visit Convicts : Religion: Priests making rounds in prisons are another phenomenon of political change. Donations from the West help support the program. By Steve Raymer, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Worldwide Hunt Is On for Ivory Substitutes : Animals: Ban on African elephant tusks prompts search for alternative material. 'Vegetable ivory' from South American palm tree nuts is one novel source. By Joy Aschenbach, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Japan-Bashing Skills Tested in New Game By Yuri Kageyama, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sri Lanka Children Deprived, Exploited By C. Wickremasinghe, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barns Reveal Rich History in Collapsing State : History: Photographs help to trace a disappearing part of Illinois' landscape. By Christopher Wills, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cathedral's Design Stirs Controversy : Architecture: Church under construction in Managua dubbed 'House of Eros' by critics who say its shape pays homage to female anatomy. Others in poor nation object to cost. By Richard Jacobsen, REUTERS

Dog, Owner Reunited After 3 Years Associated Press

Kentucky Program Takes Aim at Migrants' Cycle of Poverty : Education: 'Recruiters' travel back roads to find workers' children and keep them in school. The effort has won raves from national authorities. By Christopher Sullivan, ASSOCIATED PRESS

LASER ERASER: Former Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev's... By Sheila Kern and Jerry Hicks

MILLION BOUND: Dole is also invited to a Red Cross... By Jerry Hicks and Sheila Kern

CHURCH & THE CROSS: Former Cabinet member Elizabeth Dole... By Sheila Kern and Jerry Hicks

DISCOVERING SPUNK: Those characters from the "Super Mario... By Jerry Hicks and Sheila Kern

O.C. Patient Says Anti-Pot Policy Is Hazardous to Health By Dianne Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLUMN ONE : Are Private Schools Any Better? : More parents are enrolling children in expensive academic institutions. Classes are smaller, but most students do not score much higher on standardized tests than pupils in public programs. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

Recycling Law Will Cost O.C. More Than It Saves : Landfills: County faces stiff fines if it can't meet trash reduction goal, while residents face huge garbage bill increases if it does. By Mark Landsbaum and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Difference Between Laguna Beach and Lake Forest? $66.36 : Garbage fees: It's the same service from the same firm, but residential bills hinge on where you live. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton, Brown Head for Showdown in N.Y. : Democrats: Californian's chances of winning are strong enough to send a chill through party hierarchy. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

House Bank List an Index of Lives Out of Control By Michael Ross and Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Recession Strikes Minority Businesses With Extra Fury : Economy: Entrepreneurs who often face racial barriers find their problems compounded by downturn. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Moldovan Troops Ordered to Put Down Secessionists By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLUMN ONE : Are Private Schools Better? : More parents are enrolling children in expensive academic institutions. Classes are smaller, but most students do not score much higher on standardized tests than pupils in public programs. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

U.S. Team Finds No Sign of Arms Deal, Israel Says By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Schools May Be Loser in Budget Fight : Finances: Education official concedes that a cut is likely. A lawmaker says Proposition 98 allows trimming state funding by $1.5 billion. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Friend's Anguish : Drunk Driver Took Life of One Man, Spirit of Another By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER

REGIONAL REPORT : Rush to Fraternities, Sororities Slows : Colleges: Image problems and rising education expenses are blamed for the decline in membership. Groups' efforts to change 'animal house' behavior are ignored, their leaders say. By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

AIDS-Infected Sex-Crimes Suspect Rearrested From Associated Press

Sex-Crimes Suspect Who Has AIDS Out on Bail From Associated Press

Kurdish-Related Violence Escalates in Turkey From Reuters

Marines Marching Into a Budget-Hungry Future : Military: The corps is being forced to make painful cuts in personnel and to scramble for equipment outlays. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER

French Official Quits Cabinet Post in Protest Associated Press

Recession Burdens Tory Campaigns : Britain: As hard times hit once-affluent communities, the Conservative Party fights to hang on to its majority in Parliament. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Arms Arrests Catch Poland by Surprise From Associated Press

Russian Hijackers Free Captives, Seek Asylum From Times Wire Services

Chechen Republic's Independent Nature Bodes Ill for Russia, Yeltsin : Conflict: Proud people take lone wolf as their symbol. Muslim enclave is the first, but probably not the last, to try to leave the federation. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

World IN BRIEF : JAMAICA : Insider Emerges as New Premier From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Saudi Monarch Says West's Democracy Not Apt for Region Associated Press

World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Kidnapers Induce Labor, Steal Baby From Times Staff and Wire Reports

World IN BRIEF : MYANMAR : Army Said to Make Inmates Clear Mines From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Beilenson Admits 5 Checks Overdrawn at House Bank By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Education Chief to Answer Parents' Calls on Hot Line Associated Press