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What happened on October 04, 1992
BOOKS
The Wright Stuff : FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: A Biography, \o7 By Meryle Secrest (Alfred A. Knopf: $30; 564 pp.)\f7 By William Gass, \o7 Gass is an essayist, short story writer and humanities professor at Washington University in St. Louis\f7
Cutting Henry Slack : KISSINGER, \o7 By Walter Isaacson (Simon & Schuster: $30; 767 pp.)\f7 By Jonathan Kwitny, \o7 Kwitny's latest book is "Acceptable Risks," just published by Simon & Schuster\f7
A Cast of Millions : ARROW OF THE BLUE-SKINNED GOD: Retracing the Ramayana Through India, \o7 By Jonah Blank (Houghton Mifflin: $22.95; 351 pp.)\f7 By Diane Manuel, \o7 Manuel, former book editor of the Christian Science Monitor, has taught in and traveled widely throughout Asia\f7
A Novel in Trapdoors : LEVIATHAN, \o7 By Paul Auster (Viking: $21; 275 pp.)\f7 By Mark Childress, \o7 Childress is the author of "A World Made of Fire," "V for Victor," and "Tender." He lives in San Francisco, where he is writing his fourth novel\f7
The Phantom of the Market : ARCADIA, \o7 By Jim Crace (Atheneum: $20; 311 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Fallen Angels : SHE NEEDED ME, \o7 By Walter Kirn (Pocket Books: $20; 227 pp.)\f7 By Pam Houston, \o7 Houston is a writer and a river guide living in Park City, Utah. Her book \f7 "\o7 Cowboys Are My Weakness" was published earlier this year by W. W. Norton\f7
Ebb Tide of Elegance : CROSSING & CRUISING, \o7 By John Maxtone-Graham (Charles Scribner's Sons: $30; 311 pp.)\f7 By Judith Martin, \o7 Martin, who writes the Miss Manners syndicated column and books, is still having difficulty making the transition from ocean liner to airplane, especially when she tries to force her steamer trunk into the overhead bin\f7
Nonfiction By Patrick Downs
Against Anger, By FRANCISCO X. ALARCON
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Fiction By Karen Stabiner
Fiction By Karen Stabiner
Fiction By Karen Stabiner
Fiction By Karen Stabiner
An Alternative Fairy Tale : THE NIGHT OF WISHES: Or the Satanarchaeolidealcohellish Notion Potion, \o7 By Michael Ende Translated from the German by Heike Schwarzbauer and Rick Takvorian (Farrar Straus & Giroux: $16; 217 pp.)\f7 By Mark Harman, \o7 Harman is a critic and translator. He is currently working on a new translation of "The Castle" by Franz Kafka\f7
A Literary Pastiche : INFANTA, \o7 By Bodo Kirchhoff, Translated from the German by John Brownjohn (Viking: $24; 424 pp.)\f7 By Frederick Busch, \o7 Busch, Fairchild Professor of Literature at Colgate, is the author, most recently, of the novel "Closing Arguments."\f7
Knowledge as Protagonist : LEMPRIERE'S DICTIONARY, \o7 By Lawrence Norfolk (Harmony Books: $22; 422 pp.)\f7 By Stephen Galloway, \o7 Galloway, a Los Angeles-based writer, edited and abridged the works of Dickens for Dove Books-on-Tape\f7
THE COMPLETE LYRICS OF COLE PORTER \o7 edited by Robert... By Charles Solomon
TIGERS \o7 by Jean-Pierre Zwaenepoel (Chronicle: $12.95... By Charles Solomon
LANTERNS & LANCES \o7 by James Thurber (Primus/Donald I... By Charles Solomon
FAR FROM HOME: Life and Loss in Two American Towns \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
ALL MY RELATIONS: An Anthology of Contemporary Canadian... By Charles Solomon
CELEBRATING THE LAND: Women's Nature Writings, 1850-1991... By Charles Solomon
THE REDISCOVERY OF AMERICA \o7 by Barry Lopez (Vintage... By Charles Solomon
Read All About It By Susan Reynolds
NEWS
Renoir's Model
Pain In The R's
Renee Adoree
God Bless Busch
God Bless Busch
Peter Principle
The Dear Departed
Straw Man
Peter Principle
Racism And Priorities
Thanks To You, It Works
Separated At Birth?
June Mathis
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
And She Thought Murphy Had Labor Pains
A summary of significant actions affecting Central Los... By Lee Harris
Parents, Students Want English-Only Classes Restored : Boyle Heights: Lorena Elementary dismissed two English-speaking teachers. Their students were reassigned to bilingual classes. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A.'s Race Relations Will Mend Slowly, Leaders Say : Coalitions: Lack of cohesiveness, political support and festering racist stereotypes are called formidable barriers to progress. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC : Blending Mini-Malls With Social Services By Jake Doherty
USC : $600,000 Raised for Korean Library By Jake Doherty
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Voter Drive Finds the Going Tough By Elston Carr
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Horton Memorial Scholarship Fund By Erin J. Aubry
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Center, School Sites Designated By Greg Krikorian
CRENSHAW : Group Battles Blacks' Infant Death Rate By Erin J. Aubry
BALDWIN HILLS : Automated Help for Filing Small Claims By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Holden Vows to Sue Over Redistricting By James Rainey and Greg Krikorian
EAST LOS ANGELES : Tortilleria, Bakery Offer Jobs for Youths By Mary Anne Perez
CITY TERRACE : Riot Relief Drains Salesian Youth Club By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Bridge Dwellers Try to Stall Ouster By Mary Anne Perez
MID-WILSHIRE : Police to Begin New Foot Patrol By Jake Doherty
KOREATOWN : Pacific Bell Gives $15,000 to Center
WESTLAKE : Filipino Veterans Shelter in Jeopardy By Iris Yokoi
KOREATOWN : New Hotel Greeted With Enthusiasm By Jake Doherty
SOUTH GATE : Senior Citizen Lunch Funding Increased By Duke Helfand
SOUTH GATE : City's Financial Report Wins Award By Duke Helfand
SOUTHEAST AREA : Youth Club Faces $60,000 Shortfall By Duke Helfand
CHINATOWN : Alpha Beta's Plan for Plaza on Hold
Group Wants Deputies Monitored By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football Player's Shooting Shatters Sense of Isolation on USC Campus By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Different Front in the AIDS War : Minority Activists, Facing Cultural and Religious Stigmas Tied to the Deadly Disease, Count on a Sense of Community in Fighting the Epidemic By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some AIDS Organizations to Turn to for Help, Information
Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters : Malcolm X, American. : Freedom Is a Precious Commodity, One Worth Dying Over. And He Knew That. By Jo Muse, Jo Muse is chairman of Muse Cordero Chen Inc., a Mid-Wilshire advertising agency specializing in multicultural advertising and marketing. Muse is also helping coordinate the advertising campaign for Rebuild LA
Issue: Why Do Groceries Sometimes Cost More in the Inner City? \o7 Compiled by Iris Yokoi, Times community correspondent\f7
Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters : Affordable-Housing Projects as Long-Term Investments : KENT SALVESON By Elston Carr
County Libraries to Reduce Hours : Budget: Supervisors also cut services at clinics, hospitals, history museum and community centers. By Duke Helfand, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush Camp Opens Southwest L.A. Office : Politics: There is 'tremendous' local interest in reelecting the President, the GOP says. By Elston Carr, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making Magic By Robert Koehler
GAME OF THE WEEK : Great Scott! Crenshaw QB Leads Upset Over Banning By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Locke's Roberson Faces Toughest Goal--Getting to College : With his coach and family behind him, the standout quarterback hits the books and steers clear of gangs. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Lincoln, Franklin: On the Road Again By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VOLLEYBALL : South Gate Still Unbeaten By Charles Smith
SOCCER : Cal State L.A. Returns to Winning Ways, Beats Pomona By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup By Enrique Lavin
Friday Football Roundup By Will Etheridge
Saturday Games
Friday Football Roundup By Greg Sandoval
Friday Football Roundup By Roy Jurgens
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Belmont Sneaks Past Eagle Rock in Final Seconds By Gary Chavez
Friday Football Roundup By Jason Manibog
Friday Football Roundup By Tim Hayes
Friday Football Roundup By Chris Garcia
Friday Football Roundup By Scott Burger
Friday Football Roundup By Javier Cervantes
Friday Football Roundup By Denny Hocking
Friday Football Roundup By John Tamanaha
A Retraining Program for Displaced Engineers
Those Were the Days--of Runaway Inflation
Fighting the High Cost of Prescription Drugs
The Rise and Fall of a Computer Firm That Could Do No Wrong : Electronics: CMS Enhancements of Irvine rode the success of the personal-computer revolution before a single venture almost destroyed it. The company's losses since 1990 are more than it has made in profit since going public in 1986. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outsiders Make Waves in Water District Race : Politics: Two incumbents face first opposition as drought sparks interest in board. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freeway Coalition Accused of Bias : Transportation: National Trust quits in protest. South Pasadena may follow. By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ready, Set . . .GO! : Santa Anita Is Groomed for Racing Action, but the Recession Could Make Big Crowds a Long Shot By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosemead : Man Dies in Gang Shooting; Companions Escape Injury
Monterey Park : Major Budget Cuts Weighed During Planning Session
What to Do With Wetlands--a Heated Debate By Anne Klarner
People
Temple City : Deputies' Civil Trial Will Restart With New Jurors
COMMENTARY : Supervisors to Rule on La Vina Housing Plan By David Czamanske, Czamanske, 54, of South Pasadena, is an attorney and vice chair of the Pasadena group of the Sierra Club
Some Facts About Mythopoeic Society
Reader Would Like More Local Coverage
Construction of New Building Begins
Two San Gabriel Valley students, Erykka Jimenez of...
Business Bias or Service to a Community? : Lawsuit: A mortuary has catered to Jews for decades. Its alleged refusal to transport a stillborn Muslim child has raised charges of discrimination. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholarship Given to 5 PCC Students
Students Receive $1,000 Scholarships
Education Council Cites Professor at Cal Poly
John Anderson has been named 1992-93 Teacher of the Year...
Pitzer College Names New 1st Vice President
Jobs Reprieve for County Workers May Be Short-Lived : Budget crisis: Those who provide health care to the poor could be on borrowed time. And those whose departments survived say they are weakened. By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fresh From the Farm : Customers at Outdoor Markets Enjoy Chatting With Growers By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vote to Take Over Queen Mary Carries Risks and Benefits : Landmark: Investment group headed by Joseph F. Prevratil has proposed managing the ship for a few years while the city ponders development plans. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund-Raiser Offers Handmade Items By Susan Paterno
City Hikes Fares and Trims Back Transit Service : Transportation: Current routes and fares would have cost the city's General Fund $800,000, an official says. By Suzan Schill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Water System Bond Plan Topic of Public Meetings
FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Advisory About Scheduled Freeway Work Areas
O.C. in Need of Better Means for Clean Air
O.C. in Need of Better Means for Clean Air
O.C. in Need of Better Means for Clean Air
Pro-Choice Tag Sparks Reactions
Pro-Choice Tag Sparks Reactions
O.C. in Need of Better Means for Clean Air
Pro-Choice Tag Sparks Reactions
Retired Official Says Story Gave Wrong Signals
Change of Heart on City Manager
Tragedy Shows Need for Better Safety Regulations
Change of Heart on City Manager
Tragedy Shows Need for Better Safety Regulations
Tragedy Shows Need for Better Safety Regulations
Trash Scavengers
Heavy Workload
Tragedy Shows Need for Better Safety Regulations
Pool for Fun, Profit
Jobs Aced Out by Spineflower
Specific Plan Called Idiocy
Strangers Spoil Recycling Plan
Anton's Perks Supersede Needs
Tent City
Border Crossings
Minority Testing
Public Television
SDSU Controversy
Tent City
Tent City
Exterminating Mice With Glue Traps
O.C. Library Budget Cuts: Grim Reading By Greg Hernandez and Helaine Olen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Vetoes Bill to Curb Rates for Basic Cable TV : Legislation: President to woo Senate votes today in effort to block first override of his Administration. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Ridicules Clinton Over Marijuana Use By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Term Limits: State's Grass-Roots Prairie Fire : Prop. 164: Concept of citizen legislators stirs fears that California will not have enough clout in Congress. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Agrees on Tax Bill's Key Elements By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 'They Hit Me, So I Hit Back' : The Christopher Commission spoke of 44 'problem officers' in the LAPD. Now their names have been obtained, allowing an examination of their records. Some of them speak out. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. in Middle of 'Death With Dignity' Debate By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl Booed While Marking German Unity By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Perot May Be Banking on a Zigzag Course to Success By Paul Richter and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton to Endorse Free Trade Accord : Campaign: But he will call for extra environmental safeguards and job retraining, which could reopen treaty talks if he is elected. Stand puts him at odds with unions. By David Lauter and Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Why Stockdale? Perot's Friend Says: 'Why Not Me?' : Running mate: Retired admiral and ex-POW is a stranger to political game but no stranger to challenge. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sitting on a Gold Mine : Critics Say Unusually Low Developer Fees Are Undermining Fresno's Public Services By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting Pessimism on Hold By Peter H. King
Retired Judges Lured Back to Bench : Courts: State resolves a growing caseload by offering former jurists nearly $400 a day. Critics say reform is needed because many are taking their pensions early, then earning the added income. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
PROPOSITION 166 : Vote on Health Care Watched Across U.S. By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Returns Amid Great Uncertainty : Judiciary: As Election Day draws near, liberals and conservatives alike worry about its effect on the court's future. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : Herschensohn Finds Common Ground By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
'87 Israeli Memo Tells of Bush Iran Arms Briefing From a Times Staff Writer
CHESS RESULTS : Fischer, Spassky Play to Draw in Game 14 By Jack Peters
Navy Halts Missile Use in Wake of Turkish Deaths By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Angola Rebel Sees Vote Fraud, Hints at Warfare From Reuters
Discovery of 7 Stories by Joyce Reported Reuters
111 Inmates Die in Brazil Prison Riot : Latin America: Authorities say most died at hands of other convicts in overcrowded facility. Thirty-four troops hurt. From Associated Press
Georgian Forces Bomb Rebel-Held Resort City in Breakaway Region Reuters
Gorbachev Asks Media for Help Against Travel Ban By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Reportedly Executed Hero of Iran-Iraq War Associated Press
U.S. Relief Plane Lands in Sarajevo After a Monthlong Halt in Airlift From Associated Press
Carnival on Democracy Street Gives Kuwait Hope : Elections: The oil-rich emirate's voters wander from tent to tent as politicians make their pitches. Monday's vote for a National Assembly is the first since the war. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USAir Union Mechanics Vote to Strike Reuters
Prisoners' Strike Puts West Bank, Gaza on Edge : Mideast: Six Palestinians are reported wounded as Israeli troops open fire on sympathy demonstrations. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friend of Haley Buys 'Roots' Pulitzer Associated Press
Lawmakers Perfect Art of One-Minute Zinger : Congress: House members, enticed by TV coverage, limber up each day by hurling barbs at opposition. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Approves Modified Version of Line Item Veto : Congress: The bill would allow either chamber to overturn a presidential cutback of an individual spending program. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across Tampa Bay, Killing 4 From Associated Press
Bush, Clinton Campaigns Confirm Details for Series of Debates From Associated Press
Harvard Offers AIDS Payment to Workers Associated Press
Hillary's Role Resurrects an Old Arkansas Dilemma By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Psychiatric Patients Escape, Commit Suicide Associated Press
Venus Orbiter Loses Power After 14 Years Associated Press
Hu Qiaomu; Marxist Purged China's Liberals From Times Wire Services
Maggie Robinson; Subject of 'Maggie's American Dream'
Ann Straus; MGM Fashion Editor
Ben Cooper; TV Log Publisher
Haldore Hanson; Lost State Dept. Post During 'Red Scare'
Bruce Vorhauer; Invented Contraceptive Sponge
Carjackers Found to Be Young, Violent Have-Nots Seeking Status : Crime: Amid calls for stiffer jail terms, some experts believe the criminal justice system cannot contain or help the perpetrators. By Sonya Ross, ASSOCIATED PRESS
N.Y. City College Program Sends Inner-City Students to Medical School : Education: The Sophie Davis program offers a medical education in seven years at minimum expense. It has been called one of the best-kept secrets in the New York City high school system. By Kay Bartlett, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Napoleon Hat, Camp Bed on Auction Block Associated Press
Ex-Inmate Enjoys Success on Outside, Returns to Train Others for Jobs By Verena Dobnik, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mesopotamia Suffers Under Sanctions on Iraq : History: Artifacts are disintegrating for lack of chemicals barred by measures imposed after the Gulf War. By Leon Barkho, REUTERS
25 Freighter Sinkings in 2 1/2 Years Called Scandal By Peter O'Loughlin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gerontology Drawn Into Executive Suite By Renu Sehgal, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thieves in Gorilla, Wild Boar Disguise Flee in Storks Van Associated Press
Remember Wrong-Way Corrigan? Moroccan Stowaway Outstrips Him Associated Press
Earnings of Workers Fall Reuters
Sihanouk Cancels Visit Reuters
'Women's Lives Controlled by Fear,' Congress Told in Look Into Domestic Violence From Associated Press
Shots From Bailiff Halts Armed Murderer's Court Rampage During Sentencing Hearing Associated Press
30-Year Mortgages at 7.93% Associated Press
Somalia Famine Avoidable, Aid Workers Say : Relief: Many say country proves the need for a new approach to disaster relief, combining diplomacy and political negotiation with humanitarian aid. By Mort Rosenblum, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guyana Presidential Vote Likely to Turn on Race : Politics: Blacks have ruled since 1964. The East Indian majority hopes to prevail in Monday's first free election. By Bert Wilkinson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Enabling Romance' Seeks to Lower Sexual Barriers Facing the Disabled By Paul Lebar, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five Philadelphia Children Die in Early-Morning Fire Reuters
Rare Asian Lions Being Rescued From the Brink By Duncan Mansfield, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Music, Scenery Spice Life on Oil Barge By Ashley Seager, REUTERS
Scat, Smelly Crusties! Bathonians Say By Randi Hutter Epstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Path to Criminal Mind Proves Baffling By Don Oldenburg, THE WASHINGTON POST
Texan Loses Battle to Salvage Titanic Artifacts From Associated Press
From Hawaii to Maine, Narrow-Gauge Trains Link Tourists to Bygone Days By Mercer Cross, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Victory Gardens That Sprouted in Wartime Still Feed the Body and Soul By Joy Aschenbach, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Live Christmas Trees Urged in Smog Battle Reuters
Iraqi 'Marsh Arabs' Struggle to Survive : Middle East: Ancient ways still exist in this watery homeland in southern Iraq. But Saddam Hussein is trying to destroy inhabitants' Garden of Eden. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Researchers Take a Look at Traits People Perceive in Facial Features By Michael Hill, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TV ECLIPSE: When you watch TV over the next week, you may... By Davan Maharaj and Robert W. Stewart and David Haldane
CAMPAIGN TUNEUP: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher's Oct. 29... By Robert W. Stewart and Davan Maharaj and David Haldane
SPARE A CALL: A Santa Ana group wants to erase Orange... By Davan Maharaj and David Haldane and Robert W. Stewart
LOBSTER TALE: Fishermen in Orange County are hoping for a... By Davan Maharaj and Robert W. Stewart and David Haldane
Bill Anton and His Successor
Bill Anton and His Successor
Nate Holden's Residences
Bill Anton and His Successor
Bill Anton and His Successor
They're Back
Bill Anton and His Successor
Seat Belts in Buses
Bush Pay Cut
Bill Anton and His Successor
Bill Anton and His Successor
Nate Holden's Residences
Nate Holden's Residences
Cooking Up Mistakes
Agent Defends Keeping Home Neat
Take Time for Family
Inspection Misused
Harbor 13, West Los Angeles 9--Damon Moore scored on a...
Knowing Our Selves
Knowing Our Selves
Knowing Our Selves
Knowing Our Selves
The Kurd Tragedy
Knowing Our Selves
The Kurd Tragedy
Yes, No, Mamet?
Yes, No, Mamet?
Yes, No, Mamet?
Fashions Of Distinction
Rebel Hostilities Flare in Kashmir : \o7 World Travel Watch is a monthly report designed to help you make informed judgments about travel. Because conditions can change overnight, always make your own inquiries before you leave home. For more information on safety concerns in countries you may be visiting, contact the Citizens Emergency Center, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520, (202) 647-5225. : \f7 By Larry Habegger and James O'Reilly, \f7 and \o7 Habegger and O'Reilly are San Francisco-based free-lance writers.
Border Patrolling
On Historical Houses
Homage to Africa
High in Denver
Homage to Africa
A Different Diane : KEATON TALKS ABOUT HERSELF, FAME, HILLARY CLINTON ... OH, AND HER HBO MOVIE By Michele Willens, Michele Willens is a frequent contributor to Calendar
On View : Smells Like Rock's Spirit By Jeff Kaye
Labeling Limbaugh
'Your Life' Misses Marx
'Tonight' Is Not Write
No Problems with 'Vicki!'
David Seltzer's 1988 Punchline (KCOP Sunday at 8 p.m... By Kevin Thomas
Lasting Lenz : Actress who got her start in TV films regains her career with 'Doubts' By Ray Bennett, Ray Bennett is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer
A Cry in the Dark (HBO Monday at 2:30 p.m.) Once again...
The late Dick York ("Bewitched") and recent Emmy-winner...
Well! Jack's Back : HBO tribute remembers the late comedian By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JOAN RIVERS: Can We Gossip? By Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Catering to Hollywood By Libby Slate, Libby Slate is a frequent contributor to TV Times
'Reading Rainbow' takes kids around the world with a story and a song By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents' Last Resort : San Clemente Couple Send Away Their 'Defiant' Teen for Months of Behavior Modification By Brad Bonhall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Truth About Triplets : A risky pregnancy is only the first challenge. Just try feeding--or diapering--3 babies at once. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'1,000 Paper Cranes So the Gods Can Make You Well Again' By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sin Is a Piece of Cake at Playboy Mansion By Roger Simon
Rebuilding a Nation : Cherokees: Chief Wilma Mankiller says her job like 'being president of a tiny country, a CEO and a social worker.' By Elizabeth Levitan Spaid, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
That Spare Tire Can Mean Trouble : Health: Apple-shaped people are at higher risk than those with pear shapes, researchers and doctors are finding. By Ridgely Ochs, NEWSDAY
Pagan Rituals By Janet Phelan
Adoptive Mom Wades Through a Sea of Conflicting Suggestions By Sue Martin
Tuning In to Concentrate : Proponents say that EEG biofeedback can benefit children with Attention Deficit Disorder. But critics still have doubts about the treatments. By Jeanne Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Explaining Human Frailty to a 6-Year-Old By Dianne Klein
Pop's Death Provided a Chance to Look Again at His Life By Dianne Klein, \o7 Dianne Klein's column appears Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday\f7
A Fresh Start : Unskilled Workers Get a Chance to Help Rebuild Store Vandalized in Riots By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Focus on Sexual Abstinence : Education: Three smaller districts emphasize decision-making and assertiveness skills and teach youths the value of waiting. By Bernice Hirabayashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beaten to the Draw, Holden Vows a Fight : Politics: The councilman says he will sue because boundary lines were altered after they appeared to be set. He lost a prime target for redevelopment. By Greg Krikorian and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Warner Studios Plan Glides Toward Approval : Redevelopment: Company's concessions pave way for modernization project. Supporters hope facility will help declining neighborhood. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On The Record
Youth Wins Runner-Up Award for Film About Water Pollution By Christina V. Godbey
You can blame technology. I do. It just wasn't around when... By M.H.
The House
The Less Beneficial Side to Home Brewing
Cost of a Police Force in West Hollywood
Cost of a Police Force in West Hollywood
Tax Increases in West Hollywood
Doing the Right Thing With Hazardous Waste
Venice's Place in the Cultural Landscape
Santa Monica, Robert Myers and the Homeless
Santa Monica, Robert Myers and the Homeless
Plato Society Encourages Lifelong Learning By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Journal Is Out of This World : Publishing: A midnight vision launched a magazine featuring UFOs and extraterrestrial contacts. By Quendrith Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION : Where More Isn't Much Better : African-Americans are increasingly welcome in prime time, but some observers say the new shows fail to rise above stereotypes By Greg Braxton, \o7 Greg Braxton is a Times staff writer\f7
MOVIES : Fording 'A River' : How Robert Redford won over an author who hated Hollywood and then wrestled 'A River Runs Through It' into film By Leonard Reed, \o7 Leonard Reed is a staff writer for The Times' Ventura County edition\f7
PERFORMANCE ART : Goddess of the Fringe : Ann Magnuson is dancing on the cutting edge again, doing the one-woman shows that built her reputation in the '80s By Wayne Robins, \o7 Wayne Robins is a staff writer for New York Newsday\f7
COVER STORY : Voyage of Celebrity : Not unlike Columbus, Gerard Depardieu seeks to boost his fortunes in the Americas. Will his star turn as the explorer in '1492' do the trick? By David Gritten, \o7 David Gritten, a frequent contributor to Calendar, is based in London. \f7
ART : COMMENTARY : A Stitch in Time : The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to Washington, its 21,000 panels casting a shadow that reaches the White House By Christopher Knight, \o7 Christopher Knight is a Times art critic\f7
POP MUSIC : Taking Reggae Beyond Marley : Dancehall is the sound of young Jamaica, modern reggae in a faster, electronic style, and it's winning a once-elusive African-American audience By Don Snowden, \o7 Don Snowden is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
MOVIES : Regarding Ridley : For 15 years, Ridley Scott has dazzled us with expressive imagery. 'Every time you make a film, really you're making a novel,' says the director. By Jack Mathews, \o7 Jack Mathews is the film critic for Newsday. \f7
OFF-CENTERPIECE : MOVIES : The Bigger the Bucks, the Longer They Need to Age By Jeffrey Wells
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : GREAT PART, GREAT SCOTT! : The 'Great-Ephemeral-Quality' A-List Is Quite Long in Hollywood, It Appears By Ryan Murphy
MISSING MOVIE FILE : Why 'Jack the Bear' Has Been Hibernating for So Long By Ryan Murphy
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE BLUES FILE : 'Bessie' Found a Home and Lost It By Jane Galbraith
COVER STORY : Depardieu: A Videography By Sue Martin
MOVIES : Casting About for Authenticity in the 'River' By Leonard Reed
'The Chase' Is On
Where Will Lloyd Webber's 'Sunset' Set in L.A.? By Don Shirley
Handel's 'Theodora': Bucking a Time-Honored Tradition By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
REISSUES : Getting the Message From Blakey, Friends : ***** ART BLAKEY'S JAZZ MESSENGERS, "The History of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers", \o7 Blue Note\f7 : **** "The Complete Blue Note Recordings of Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers", \o7 Mosaic\f7 By Leonard Feather
Playfulness, Profundity From a Rusticated R.E.M. : *** 1/2 R.E.M., "Automatic for the People", \o7 Warner Bros.\f7 By Richard Cromelin
In Brief By Randy Lewis
In Brief By Jean Rosenbluth
In Brief By Dennis Hunt
*** VINCE GILL, "I Still Believe in You", \o7 MCA\f7 By Randy Lewis
In Brief By Jonathan Gold
Odd Couple Mick and Rick Finish Album By Steve Hochman
GRAHAM REMEMBERED: Jagger and the Stones play a major role... By Steve Hochman
JAGGER II: The Jagger-Rubin sessions could actually end up... By Steve Hochman
SMALL FACES: Joss Entertainment has picked up the album...
BRUCE--THE EPILOGUE: Nostalgic for the days of dancing in... By Chris Willman
Proof That Lightning Can Strike Twice By Don Snowden
ALBUM REVIEW : ***** BOB MARLEY, "Songs of Freedom", \o7 Island\f7 By Don Snowden
Pasadena, L.A. Shows Take a Look at the '92 Election By Shauna Snow
L'Escoffier Taps a Man of Respect for Rebuilt Room By Kathie Jenkins
Diva Sings a Song of Fine Dining By Laurie Ochoa
Crafting Illusions : At 43, Andre Fischer, producer of the record smash 'Unforgettable,' is an entertainment business veteran with a variety of interests By Don Heckman, \o7 Don Heckman writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
Partisans of the Irish Pen Gather to Speak of Things Celtic By Patricia Ward Biederman, \o7 Patricia Ward Biederman is a Times staff writer. \f7
Jamaican Duo Mixes Reggae With Pop Textures, Dance Beats By Steve Appleford, \f7 and \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times.
'Raft of the Medusa': Historical Reference Is Apt AIDS Metaphor By T.H. Mcculloh, \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
BUSINESS
Let the Debate Begin on the Dismal Record of World Bank-IMF Policies By David M. Gordon, DAVID M. GORDON \o7 is professor of economics at the New School for Social Research in New York\f7
Are Post-Riot Insurance Settlements Taxable? By Carla Lazzareschi
* Joseph Sanders has been promoted to vice president for...
* Chris Taylor has been appointed the director of planning...
* Your Staff Inc., a human resources services company...
* Robert Dictor has been appointed the director of...
* Sadao Yamanishi, a Japanese auto executive with...
* Burlington Air Express of Irvine has chosen Dale Page as...
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Boyle Engineering Chairman Maddock Wins Society of Civil Engineers Award
The Great Canadian Diamond Rush : Mining Firms Flock North Following '91 Discovery By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Semiconductor Industry Rebounds From Hard Knocks By James Flanigan
Lucrative Side of Teen-Age Anxieties : Marketing: Adolescent girls will have about $2,800 each this year to spend on discretionary purchases such as cosmetics. That fact is not lost on makers of consumer goods. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pros and Cons of Direct Investing in Stocks By Kathy M. Kristof
CMS Enhancements Struggles to Recover From Series of Costly Blunders : Electronics: The maker of computer add-on products faltered in its bid to enter the cutthroat PC market. The result: $17 million in losses--so far. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rodeo-Active : Hopefuls Still Yearn for Cowboy's Freedom By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massive Sweep by Police Nets Stolen Vehicles, Illegal Drivers By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers Help Agencies, Schools With the Chores
Lancaster Transient Is Hit, Killed by Car
Suspect in Newhall Slaying Is Arrested
College of Canyons Adding 12 Courses for Fall Semester
Democrats Take to the Streets for Voters : Elections: Volunteers target Victory and Sepulveda boulevards to register hard-to-reach constituents in a last push before Monday's deadline.
Putting the Arts on a Pedestal : Creative Classes Are Cherished in Garden Grove School District By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Anaheim's Elections, Look for Union Label : Politics: Mayor Hunter and Councilmen Ehrle and Simpson benefit greatly from support of city labor groups, and repay it with loyalty as council majority. By Mark Landsbaum and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Minorities Asked to the Parties : Politics: Democrats and Republicans have renewed efforts to register Latino and Asian voters, targeting cities such as Santa Ana and Westminster. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Major Traffic Accident, Elite CHP Investigative Team Must Make Sense of Mayhem : Profile: MAIT specialist unit that took over probe of Santa Ana church van tragedy sees the worst of street and freeway crashes. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Chief Denies Drink Influenced His Decision : Hearing: Westminster's D'Wayne D. Scott says news reports of rioting prompted him to refuse to send his firefighters to L.A. He also denies ethnic slur charge. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wieder Expresses Discontent Over Board's Consent Calendar : County government: Supervisor wants a review of the practice of approving, without discussion, dozens of substantive matters on a single vote. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Suspects in 2 Santa Ana Shooting Deaths By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hit-and-Run Driver Sought
Chinese Students Fight for Residency : Immigration: Local scholars petition President Bush to sign bill protecting them from deportation. They say human rights violations persist in their country. By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MWD Directors Face Watershed Vote : Utilities: The vote on a new chairman could set giant water agency on an environmentalist course. The campaign for the post has been unusually active. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Question of Rights : Parenting: A man convicted of unlawful sex with a minor wants custody of the daughter who resulted. Battling the father is an assemblyman whose friends want to adopt the girl. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faded Photographs Help Tell Story of L.A.'s Ethnic Diversity : Archives: Asian-Americans share family pictures as part of a Central Library project on the city's cultural history. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortunes of La Crescenta Chamber Fall as Fund-Raiser Fizzles : Finances: Failure of pyrotechnic to perform has led to staff layouts and cuts in sponsorships by civic group. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Marijuana Found After Deputies Killed Man in Raid
Boy, 7, Killed by Gang Suspects Firing at Rivals
Officer Kills Knife-Wielding Man
Panel Repeals Age Limit for Police Recruits : LAPD: Department will accept applications from those older than 35. Studies say mature officers are less likely to use force. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Pineapple Island' Residents See Way of Life Vanishing : Development: Farming is being phased out on Lanai and resorts are the new economic base. Many islanders prefer the old lifestyle. By Ben Dipietro, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deposed Judge Wins Congress Primary \o7 Reuters\f7
U.S. Takes Aim at Destructive Goats in Park : Environment: The non-native animals are threatening rare and endangered plants in a virgin wilderness area and may have to be shot. By Eric Godchaux, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Pioneers Mark Jet Age 50th Anniversary \o7 From Associated Press\f7
A Safety Net for Our Highway Workers : Caltrans to Install Barriers on O.C. Freeways, But Drivers Still Need to Exercise Caution
Nor a Lender Be: Lessons for a City : * San Juan Capistrano Now Reckons With Its Loans
Charitable Donors Feel Recession Pinch : * Contributions Are Dwindling at the Very Time the Need for Them Is Increasing
COMMENTARIES ON HEALTH CARE : OPTIMA Can Help County in Harsh Medical Services Climate : There are 250,000 Medi-Cal recipients here, too many of whom cannot find a doctor for treatment. By Harriett M. Wieder, \o7 Harriett M. Wieder is the county supervisor for the 2nd District\f7
COMMENTARIES ON HEALTH CARE : It's a Valiant--if Modest--Attempt to Aid Medi-Cal Recipients : Its mission is to guide patients to providers of primary care, who will give or arrange necessary services, and pay for it. By Chauncey A. Alexander, \o7 Alexander teaches social policy and management at Cal State Long Beach; is former chair of United Way's Health Care Task Force and retired as executive director of the National Assn. of Social Workers\f7
Unsung School Volunteers Look Like a Million Dollars By Dana Parsons
Notes about your surroundings.
PUBLIC HEARING: The Los Angeles city zoning administrator...
Amorous Cafe Encounters of the Silver-Tongued Insomniac By Aaron Curtiss, \o7 Aaron Curtiss is a Times staff writer\f7
VALLEY COLLEGE : Wilson Recall Campaign Started By Jennifer Case
PIERCE COLLEGE : Fall Enrollment Down From 1991 By Auriana Koutnik
PIERCE COLLEGE : Event to Aid Learning-Disabled By Auriana Koutnik
Obituaries
Julian's Ghosts Inhabit Book by Local Author By Carol Masciola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Meet the Model Who Belongs to Sexy 'Silk Stalkings' TV Opening By Tony Perry
Volume Turns Up on 'Whisper Campaigns' : Politics: Damaging but unfounded tales abound as candidates turn to smear tactics for an edge at the polls. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Migrant Camp a Battleground : Alpine: Latino laborers become targets of anger, assaults as residents' resentment escalates. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock Musical 'Tommy' Has Resonance in Real Life : Psychoanalysis: The work of French doctor Jacques Lacan supports the play's basic story line. By Bruce Fink, \o7 Dr. Bruce Fink is a psychoanalyst who practices in San Diego\f7
City Action on Homeless Is Crucial : The council must summon the courage to provide housing throughout S.D.
Once-Eager Perot Workers Now Cool About His Return By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's One Magazine That's Really Out of This World : Publishing: Midnight vision launched Unicus, which features UFOs and extraterrestrial contacts. By Quendrith Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Profit Potential Lures Banning, Dorsey to Play at El Camino : Schools: Last year, the Pilots forfeited game because of fears of violence. This year, in hopes of boosting revenue, both teams agree to play on a neutral field at a much-larger stadium. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reeling From Raw Violence : Crime: Students in Inglewood and Lennox are at risk of being caught in the cross-fire of feuding Latino gangs. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The spotlight will shine on the pipe organ instead of the... By Michael Benner
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Thanks for the honor--now how about a little help with remodeling? By Martin Miller, With Staff Reports
One Man, a Youth Shot to Death Within Hour in Unrelated Incidents By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Looms Over Hunt for New Airports Chief : Politics: The City Council votes for a nationwide search but the Airport Commission head insists that he will look first at current employees. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeing Harassment Caused Problems, Nurse Testifies By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Festival to Celebrate Alternative Energy
SAN DIEGO : Man Killed After Firing at Police
SAN DIEGO : Suspect in August Murder Arrested
SAN DIEGO : Motorcyclist Skids Off Turn, Dies
Super Lotto Results: Oct. 3
CIRCUS: The Los Angeles Foundation for the Circus Arts...
Builder Owes Taxes on Proposed Housing Site By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Try to Cap Anger Over Perks : County: Public scrutiny of the previously undisclosed financial benefits packages has supervisors and other elected leaders scrambling to avoid political damage. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Growing Camarillo's 28th Birthday Party Has Small-Town Feel By Michelle Quinn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tug of War : U.S. Couple, Romanian Agency Battle Over Disabled Boy By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : United Way Campaign
Woman Raped, Deputies Report
Hazardous Waste Center Plans OKd
Obituaries
Whirlybirds' Romance Raises a Ruckus : Van Nuys Airport: Tourists see the lights of the city. Residents below only see red. The FAA has opposed other attempts to ban air activity. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of October 4-10
New Fees Tax Poor Out of Legal System, Critics Say : Justice: Responding to a suit in Los Angeles Superior Court will cost $182, instead of $96. The statewide increases are intended to raise $93 million annually. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
For a City Adrift, Look to Community Government : Neighborhoods: A parliament of local governments would revitalize political participation and creativity in Los Angeles. By Mike Davis, \o7 Mike Davis is the author of "City of Quartz: Excavating the Future of Los Angeles" (Routledge, Chapman & Hall)\f7
Brave New Campaign : Just When Things Seemed to Be Settled . . . It's All Up in the Air Again By William Schneider, \o7 William Schneider is a contributing editor to Opinion\f7
The ANC, Pretoria Return to Table, but Without a Significant Other : South Africa: The sliding economy has concentrated minds on both sides. Mandela may soon have to keep an eye on his left. By Jeffrey Herbst, \o7 Jeffrey Herbst, an assistant professor of politics and international affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University, is a visiting professor at the University of Cape Town\f7
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : I Briefed Bush on the Arms-for-Hostages Deal By Howard R. Teicher, \o7 Howard R. Teicher served as a member of the National Security Council staff from 1982-87 and is the author of "Twin Pillars to Desert Storm," to be published by William Morrow\f7
U.S. Problems As Tough As Saddam--and Zucchini \o7 Excerpts of commentary around the Pacific Rim\f7
Perot Understands Power Far Better Than Bush Does By John P. Sears, \o7 John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan in 1976 and 1980\f7
Time for Clinton to Take Risks By Robert G. Beckel, \o7 Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as Walter F. Mondale's campaign manager in 1984\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Milan Panic : From Orange County Businessman to Leader of Troubled Yugoslavia By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a national correspondent for The Times. He interviewed Milan Panic during the prime minister's visit to Newport Beach last week\f7
Bush vs. Clinton: Presidential Leadership and Civil Rights : Massive problems remain in employment, education and housing that rhetoric alone cannot hope to address
PERSPECTIVE ON ANIMALS : Implacable Corridors of Death : A million animals are killed each day on our roads, but as a culture we seem inured to these deaths. By Barry Lopez, \o7 Barry Lopez is an author and essayist; his latest book is "The Rediscovery of North America" (Vintage, 1992)\f7
PLATFORM : Out of Tune By Harold Martinez, \o7 HAROLD MARTINEZ is former president of the Latin Business Assn. and owner of a manufacturing firm in South El Monte. Commenting on how entrepreneurship can be promoted in Southern California, he told The Times:\f7
COLUMN RIGHT / TOM BETHELL : A President Blind to Common Sense : Bush fails to use the one issue that can save him--the Perot and Clinton tax hikes. By Tom Bethell, \o7 Tom Bethell is Washington editor of the American Spectator\f7
COLUMN LEFT / ROBERT POLLIN : It's Perot vs. Our Living Standards : His budget-balancing scheme fails to address problems of growth, speculation, flight. By Robert Pollin, \o7 Robert Pollin teaches economics at UC Riverside\f7
Building More Jail Cells Will Not Make Us Safer : Crime: More prisons and harsher punishment won't make criminals think twice before they act. Money should be redirected toward education. By Joan Petersilia, \o7 Joan Petersilia is director of RAND's Criminal Justice Program and former president of the American Society of Criminology\f7
REAL ESTATE
Tenant's Refrigerator His Responsibility \o7 Special to The Times\f7
Plants Like Coffee \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Modular House Energy Efficient By James Dulley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant\f7
Secret to Good Bulbs \o7 California Assn. of Nurserymen\f7
A Call to ARMs: Give Them Close Examination By Benny L. Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Kass is a Washington, D.C., real estate lawyer who writes for The Times and The Washington Post\f7
Those Colorful Geraniums Can Bloom Year After Year \o7 California Assn. of Nurserymen\f7
Persimmon Trees Can Offer Shade, Color and Fruit \o7 California Assn. of Nurserymen\f7
Los Angeles County
Remodeling Surge Seen
Los Angeles County
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes \o7 Compiled by Mortgage News Co., Santa Ana\f7
Want a New Kitchen? Plan to Cook Up About $16,000 \o7 From AP Special Features\f7
She Knows What Friends Are For By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back on the Porch : New interest traced to children's play, social action and trend to traditional By Peter Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Bennett is a free-lance writer who lives in La Verne\f7
THIS LAND IS MY LAND : Property rights movement pits landowners, ecologists By H. Jane Lehman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Lehman is a Washington, D.C., writer who specializes in real estate issues\f7
BOOK REVIEW : Reverse Mortgage Guide Is Technical But Rates a 10 By Robert J. Bruss, \o7 Special to The Times\f7
August Defaults in Riverside/San Bernardino Counties
Gardening : 2nd Spring Planting for Vegetables in Autumn By Bill Sidnam, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. \o7 Sidnam has written garden articles and features for The Times since 1975\f7
There is still time to renovate lawns in the milder parts... \o7 For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the California Assn. of Nurserymen on what to do in the garden this week:\f7
Gardening : Greenhouse Offers Year-Round Growing Season By Steve Ellingson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Aztecs Pass Luginbill's Test, Win : College football: Coach, concerned with passing game, watches Lowery throw for three touchdowns in SDSU's 49-21 victory over New Mexico. Faulk gets 200 yards, two touchdowns. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheffield: 1-Year Deal Won't Do : Padres: Third baseman wants long-term contract, but McIlvaine says the team cannot afford such deals. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Case of the Disappearing Helmet : Why in hell couldn't it have been where Thurman Thomas left it? He put it down near the bench like he always does, then it disappeared. Incident in 37-24 loss in Super Bowl XXVI continues to haunt Bills' back. By Paul Attner, THE SPORTING NEWS
Dim Sum for Chargers, Seattle : Pro football: Both offenses are hungry for points after coming up empty several times. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oversupply Could Depress Non-star Free Agents Fees \o7 Associated Press\f7
COMMENTARY : The Sands of Time Run Out on NFL By Tony Kornheiser, WASHINGTON POST
NHL PREVIEW : Looking for a New Beginning By Ken Rappoport, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING : Kyle Petty Recalls Martinsville Memories By Mike Harris, ASSOCIATED PRESS
At 75, Auerbach Approaches a 43rd Season With Boston Celtics By Howard Ulman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominguez Hills Gets a Lift From Bateman : Soccer: She became the Toros' offensive leader when standout Amy Rubin was slowed because of a knee injury. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football Spotlight : North Stars COMPILED BY ROB FERNAS, CAP CAREY, DUANE PLANK, ALEX MURASHKO AND MITCH POLIN
Saddleback Runs Over No. 2 El Camino, 35-17 By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULL NOTEBOOK / JOHN GEIS : Joining the NHL Loses Some Luster By John Geis
Padres Defeated, but Sheffield's a Winner : Baseball: Maddux takes loss in rain-shortened, 1-0 loss to Atlanta. Sheffield's batting title is all but assured after Van Slyke goes one for four. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest Falls to Moorpark; Harbor Defeats West Los Angeles By Alex Murashko
Escondido's Dang Remains in Critical but Stable Condition By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USD Has Right Moves : Football: Momentum eventually dances with Toreros in 21-20 homecoming victory over Cal Lutheran. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : St. Augustine Tops USDHS, Ends Charity Bowl Winless Streak By Dana Haddad
Mira Mesa Prevails in Serra Volleyball Tourney By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Roundup : Cross-country
High School Roundup By Jim Lindgren
AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Faulk's Numbers Game Still Drawing a Crowd By Scott Miller
Gullikson, Fleming Win
Color Them No Longer Intimidating : Raiders: Much of the swagger is missing from the team wearing silver and black. By Alan Greenberg, HARTFORD COURANT
EAST ROUNDUP : Holy Cross Defeats Harvard, 30-7 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Names in the News \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
COMMENTARY : Cuomo Getting the Message on Pari-Mutuel Tax By Paul Moran, NEWSDAY
Pierce Thunders Past Ventura, 42-13 By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martinez Leads Glendale Past Santa Monica By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Remains Dominant Over Antelope Valley By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Defense Does Not Rest in 30-7 Loss to Idaho : College football: Sixth-ranked Vandals control the clock and limit Matadors to 41 yards in 33 carries. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junior College Football Roundup : Foothill Conference By Jim Coleman
JUNIOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : In another WSC game: By Ron Twersky
Desbrow Nears Mini Stock Title After Win By Paul Olson
Roundup
Roundup : Boys' Water Polo
Roundup By Bill Mark
Roundup By Bryan Rodgers
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / VINCE KOWALICK : Keiaho's Sub Surfaces as Top Buena Running Back By Vince Kowalick
Hornaday Finishes 4th, Retains NASCAR Southwest Points Lead
ROUNDUP : In other high school football games: By John Klima
JUNIOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Moorpark Repels Southwest in Final Minute, 24-20 By Tim Dermody
Roundup By Tim Perera
ROUNDUP : Fast Start by Bell-Jeff Topples Santa Clara By Rob Sonner
USC Doesn't Have Quite Enough in Reserve, 17-10 : College football: No. 1 Washington takes an early 14-0 lead, then hangs on after Trojan quarterback Johnson leaves the game because of a concussion. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divine Rite, or Just Wide Right? : College football: Florida State misses a chance to tie Miami on a last-second field goal, losing to the Hurricanes for the seventh time in the last eight games, 19-16. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pointed Question Still Unanswered By Mal Florence
Wisconsin Wins Game, Plus Respect : Big Ten: Badgers' 20-16 victory over No. 12 Ohio State is first over ranked team in seven years. From Associated Press
SPOTLIGHT: Saturday's Games at a Glance Compiled by Mike James
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Oklahoma Finally Starts Rolling From Associated Press
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Michigan's Wheatley Too Much for Iowa From Associated Press
West Virginia Ties Boston College, 24-24 : East: The Mountaineers block a field-goal attempt with 19 seconds left to avoid losing to No. 22 Eagles. From Associated Press
EAST ROUNDUP : No. 8 Penn State Dominates Rutgers From Associated Press
Oregon State Can't Run, and Cal Gets 42-0 Victory From Associated Press
Thompson Has Five Field Goals as Oregon Beats Arizona State From Associated Press
Washington State's Wright-Fair Scores Four Times in 51-10 Rout From Associated Press
CS Fullerton Returns Nevada's Gifts in Loss : Big West: Titans match Wolf Pack turnover for turnover but not point for point in 19-0 defeat. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG WEST ROUNDUP : 60-Yard Field Goal Gives San Jose State a Victory From Associated Press
SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Madlangbayan, Messal Lead Occidental Victory
Georgia Tech Wins on Last-Second Play : Atlantic Coast: Jones' 54-yard pass to Walker sets up a field goal that beats North Carolina State, 16-13. From Associated Press
SOUTH ROUNDUP : No. 14 Virginia Stays Among the Unbeaten From Associated Press
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Majors Returns, Tennessee Rolls From Associated Press
SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Venetoulias Kick-Starts Texas A&M, 19-17 From Associated Press
WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Faulk Hard to Fault in 49-21 Win From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Colbert Positioned for Victory From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Graf, Novotna to Play for Title Again From Associated Press
Cory McClenathan, John Force and Scott Geoffrion are the... From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
UCLA Rallies to Win in Volleyball
P.J. Jones won the pole position for today's Checker Grand... From Staff and Wire Reports
Fittipaldi Wins When Others Are Penalized From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Ripken Lifts Orioles to Victory From Associated Press
FAIRPLEX : Pomona Derby to 'Prospect'
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Jazzing Hi Wins Classics Sprint By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOROUGHBRED RACING ROUNDUP : Sky Classic Tops Secretariat Mark in Turf Classic From Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : Favored Humstinger Wins California Pace
Fullerton Can't Take Advantage of Nevada By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hathaway Impressive in 1st Start for Angels : Baseball: Gaetti gets a season-high four hits in 4-2 victory over Rangers. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Gets the Best of Tustin : Football: Vaqueros get physical and beat the Tillers at their own game in 10-0 Sea View victory. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Easy Still Does It for Katella Boys at Dana Hills Invitational By Kim Kutcher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football Roundup By Bill Dauber
Football Roundup By James Escarcega
Fourth-Quarter Touchdowns Lift Calvary Chapel By Bob Borsum
Football Roundup By Tom Birschbach
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Stops Santa Ana Valley Rally, Pulls Out Victory By Chad Eberhardt
WATER POLO ROUNDUP : El Toro Wins Villa Park Title With Late Burst By Bob Borsum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Wins Volleyball Title in Chicago
Mather Strikes on Ground in OCC's Victory By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Gives Saddleback a Boost : Football: Von der Ahe has key sack and Brion makes two fourth-quarter interceptions as Gauchos beat El Camino, 35-17. By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Golden West Rushes Its Way to 30-29 Victory
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Avenges Loss, Beats Stanford in Water Polo
Cheney Wins Two Titles at Senior Tennis Event
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Struggles in Water Polo Event
Stanford Overcomes Irish, 33-16 By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Defeat Costs UCLA More Than a Game : Pacific 10: Arizona has no trouble with Bruins, 23-3. Ale sidelined for season. LaChapelle also injured. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaetti Powers Angels Past the Rangers, 4-2 : Baseball: Veteran has four of team's 11 hits against Texas. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Go 13 Innings for 40th One-Run Loss : Baseball: Simms' single lifts the Astros, 3-2. Crews' record falls to 0-3. From Associated Press
It's Time to Plan for Next April By Mike Downey
Who Shows Up May Determine Fate of Raiders : Pro football: Will it be the Giants who blew their first two games or the Giants who blew away the Bears? By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montana-Less 49ers Moving Right Along : Pro football: Young has kept the San Francisco offense on track, but Rams hope to capitalize on a vulnerable pass defense. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Beating USC, Huskies Are Unimpressive--to Huskies By Allan Malamud
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : A Little Body English Helps Faldo Through a Summer of Successes By Mal Florence
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Third in the NASCAR Winston Cup points race, and seemingly... From Staff and Wire Reports
Manchester, 19, Becomes U.S. Speedway Champion By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Looking Better as Season Gets Closer By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Put Eckersley in Front of the Line for AL Awards By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Brett Honored, Then Gets Two Hits \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Fired Announcer Conin Thanks Fans By Helene Elliott
Blue Jays Earn Shot at a Breakthrough : AL East: They beat the Tigers, 3-1, to clinch second consecutive division title, but their postseason reputation as losers looms for playoffs. From Associated Press
Angel Fans Recognize a Bad Team By Mike Penner
Swinging for the Stars : Baseball: Juan Gonzalez, 22, is tied for the lead with 42 homers. Ranger outfielder is trying to join an elite group of young players who have led majors in long balls. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parochial, Public Football Teams Peacefully Mix It Up By Barbie Ludovise
MAGAZINE
SEE NO EVIL : When Does Doing the Right Thing Mean Looking the Other Way? By Patt Morrison
Close-up By Kathleen Moloney
Bottom Line By R. Daniel Foster
Goings On By Joyce I. Miller
Icons By Sheldon Teitelbaum
L.a. Speak By Mark Ehrman
The Maestro of Change : He's Young, He's Marketable and He's Brash--but Will L.A. Follow Where Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads? By Martin Bernheimer, Martin Bernheimer is The Times' music critic and was the 1982 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. His last article for this magazine was a profile of Ernest Fleischmann, managing director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
A Map of the East By Leo Rubinfien, "A Map of the East" by Leo Rubinfien is copyright 1992 Leo Rubinfien (Afterword, by Donald Richie, copyright 1992 Donald Richie). Published by David R. Godine, Publisher, Boston
STYLE : GARDENS : Striking Gold By Robert Smaus
Los Yuppies : Mexico's Young Entrepreneuers are Combining Family Connections and Capitalist Tools to Move up in Business and into the Social Fast Lane. By Lydia Chavez, \o7 Lydia Chavez reported from Central and South America from 1983 to 1986 for the New York Times and currently is a journalism professor at UC Berkeley. \f7
STYLE : LOOKS : Pretty Potions By Mureen Sajbel
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : Castle in the Air By Aaron Betsky
The Wine List By Dan Berger
RESTAURANTS : EAST BY NORTHEAST : New Owners Shift Rangoon Racquet Club's Focus From Old New Delhi to Old New York By Charles Perry
TRAVEL
Nights at the Opera : A fan's dream trip to eight theaters in Italy, where the art form is a national passion. By Chris Kraul, Times Staff Writer; \o7 Kraul is business editor of The Times' San Diego edition\f7
TRAVEL INSIDER : Something for Everyone in Tourism Budget Boost : Funding: Californians can benefit as much as out-of-staters from increased promotion effort. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Calling All Families, a Resort Without Phones : Alisal Guest Ranch Near Santa Barbara Has Old-California Roots and a Hollywood Past By Joe Applegate, \f7 and \o7 Applegate is a copy editor for The Times, and author of the Travel section's Tours and Cruises column.
Mexico City Crime Spurs Airport Tourism Office By Kim Upton
An Exhilarating Journey Through Victoria's Past : Royal British Columbia Museum offers a stunning trip through human and natural history. By Judith Morgan
Romancing Istanbul's Bazaars : More than a decade of experience has made this writer an expert on unearthing the best deals in Turkish metropolis. By Sherry Sanchez, \o7 Sanchez, who lives in Pasadena, is an attorney and a linguist. \f7
Free European Rental Cars Available for Air Travelers By Jack Adler
View From San Diego's Mission Trails By John Mckinney
Hotel Bargains in British Columbia : Seniors can save nearly 60% at Canadian Pacific properties in Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler. By Hank Kovell
International Hostelling: Not Just for 'Youths' : Though most guests are in their teens and 20s, others are welcome to share dormitories. By Lucy Izon
California Corner By Mary Frances Smith
The Queen Is Back By Ranan R. Lurie
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