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What happened on August 01, 1993
OPINION
PERSPECTIVE ON BRAZIL : Suffer the Little Children . . . : A country that sees its homeless kids as vermin to be exterminated is a candidate for censure and economic sanctions. S. GREGORY JONES, S. Gregory Jones is a research associate at the Washington-based Council on Hemispheric Affairs
How the United States Can Free Itself From a Costly, Unrewarding Gulf Policy : Foreign affairs: Gulf security may be enhanced if the sanctions against the Kurds are lifted and Iran is encouraged to play a stronger role. Robin Wright and John Broder, Robin Wright and John Broder, reporters in The Times' Washington bureau, covered the Gulf crisis for The Times
PLATFORM : Why the Clinton Economic Plan is Vital to Our World Interests WARREN CHRISTOPHER, WARREN CHRISTOPHER is secretary of state. He told The Times: and
Bilingual Bill
Dance Classes
Boren: 'Tennis-Racket Restringing Is Negotiable' Bruce McCall, Bruce McCall is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker
Democracy: No. 1 Foe of Terrorism
County Health Service Cuts
By Chicago Standards, Rosty Looks Honest : Scandal: Politics in the Windy City offers an advanced class in kickbacks. Among these masters, Rostenkowski is purely minor league. Ben Joravsky, Ben Joravsky, a staff writer for the Chicago Reader, is author of "Race and Politics in Chicago." He is now writing a book about the Roosevelt Rough Riders, a high-school basketball team in Chicago
Gay Compromise
Should Ethnicity be the Dominant Factor in a Political Appointment? : Riordan: The new mayor has made a point of choosing diverse people to form his government, but that is not a very satisfying politics. Xandra Kayden, Xandra Kayden is a visiting scholar at the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Colleges and author of "Surviving Power" (Free Press)
LAPD Morale
Voucher Plan for Schools
Carol Moseley-Braun
Growing Cloud of Damning Evidence : Secondhand smoke: Higher lung cancer risk found among restaurant and bar workers
PLATFORM : 'This Nation is Regressing Rapidly in the Area of Race Relations' KERMAN MADDOX, KERMAN MADDOX, a community affairs consultant in South-Central Los Angeles, is an active member of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, which was the target of an aborted bombing plot by skinheads. He told The Times: and
Big Military Contractors Go on the Defensive : Budget: Since when did conversion mean providing loan-guarantees for arms sales abroad? Since Pentagon spending was cut back. Lee Feinstein, Lee Feinstein is assistant director of the Arms Control Assn
America Is Being Ripped Apart : Racial quotas, minority set-asides, race-norming tests jeopardize even 'the salad bowl.' ERNEST W. LEFEVER, Ernest W. Lefever, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, became active in the civil-rights movement during World War II
Currency Reform Designed to Punish Business Success : Russia: The Central Bank's attempt to "confiscate" rubles is yet another gasp of the old guard trying to head off a reviving economy. Steven Merritt Miner, Steven Merritt Miner, a professor of history at Ohio University, has twice traveled to Moscow to do research in the Russian archives
Oh, What a Lovely Contrast This Time! : Federal response to flood debacle is a vast improvement
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Jaime Serra Puche : The Free Trade Agreement From the Mexican Perspective SERGIO MUNOZ and JUANITA DARLING, Sergio Munoz is an editorial writer for The Times. Juanita Darling is a business reporter in Mexico for The Times. They interviewed Jaime Serra Puche in the secretary's office in Mexico City
NEWS
Profile : Chiklis Puts His Weight Behind Him : LOOK FOR A SLIMMED-DOWN 'COMMISH' IN THE FALL SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Spar Over Bed-and-Breakfast : Housing: Couple's plan to rent one floor of their historic home to overnight guests has caused residents sleepless nights. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Slip of the Tongue: Frenchville Is Starting to Lose Its French : Linguistics: Central Pennsylvania community now has only five remaining residents who speak the unique dialect. KELLY P. KISSEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beached Whale in Newport Was Bonanza for Scientists JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tom Hulett; Concert Promoter
War Birds Come Home to Roost in Arizona Thanks to 'Peace Dividend' : Aircraft: More than 4,000 planes that once flew missions over Korea, Vietnam and Iraq are at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, awaiting new homes or the scrap heap. DONALD J. FREDERICK, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
OBITUARIES : Donald Heiney; Author and Founder of UCI Writing Program DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Success at Work Isn't a Matter of Degrees
SUMMER BASKETBALL : Fremont's Tommie Davis a Hot Property SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airline Cockpits May Be 'Overbooked' as Pilots Invite Guests to Watch : Aviation: The practice violates FAA rules, but it is not uncommon. One flight attendant reported Boston Bruins hockey players crowding in to watch a landing. GLENN KESSLER, NEWSDAY
Pasadena : Safety Forum Scheduled
Demjanjuk Is Expected to Arrive in Ukraine Today ROBERT SEELY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Note by White House Lawyer Detailed His Job Frustrations from Associated Press
Seal Quota Doubled Associated Press
Appearing at a 'Dive-In' Near You
CDC Tries to Fight Youth Violence With Science : Crime: The agency hopes to learn what makes a youth grab a weapon at the first sign of conflict, and how to stop the cycle. The gun lobby, and fellow researchers, remain skeptical. LAURAN NEERGAARD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
World IN BRIEF : NIGERIA : General Agrees to End Military Rule From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Suspect Detained in Church Massacre From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alhambra : New Fraud Charges Filed
World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Alert Issued on New Subversive Attacks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Russia Agrees to Stop Shelling Afghanistan From Times Wire Services
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mideast Accord Puts U.S. Back in Driver's Seat ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reel People : Videobiographer Turns Joys, Sorrows of Life Into a Visual Heirloom PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Killers Find Solace at Center STEVEN GUTKIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saying Goodby to Educational Experience DIANNE KLEIN
Tempers Flare as Flood Takes a Mental Toll JUDY PASTERNAK and STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Upbeat Pete Puts On a Happy Face PETER H. KING
Clear Choice Between Work and Home Life
Woman Praised for Responsibility in Rough Times
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's New Bosnia Plan Aims to Salvage U.S. Honor DOYLE McMANUS and STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
40 Years After an Ambiguous End, 'Forgotten War' Is Remembered : Asia: Korean War is heralded as an example of the need for military preparedness. Others give it credit for paving the way for victories in the Cold War and Gulf War. ROBERT DVORCHAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
O.C Far Behind National Rate of Cases Closed GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vendors Demand a Hearing at City Hall : Business: Frustrated by the council's years of delays in debating a proposal to legalize street sales, protesters pack a committee meeting. But action is postponed. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executor Excavates Estate on Hog Farm Associated Press
Sixth Westside School Wins Charter Status LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clientele May Decide if Eateries Will Survive Smoking Ban : Business: Restaurant owners in a city that had a no-smoking law for 14 months debate its effect on patrons, profits and how it may affect other cities. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whatever the Name, Fees Are Rising to Close Budget Gaps : Revenues: Nine cities have increased or imposed taxes in the last year and more are weighing similar actions. Many services are no longer free. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Case Climax Nears With Officers' Sentencing : Courts: Judge has range of options for Powell and Koon. Most experts predict a middle course, of 4 to 6 years. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Troubled Doctor on Road to Tragedy : Profile: Friends say O.C. physician was under family and financial burdens at time of deadly crash. NANCY WRIDE and STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Truce Ends Israel's Lebanon Offensive : Mideast: U.S.-brokered cease-fire also calls for Hezbollah to stop cross-border rocket attacks. Beirut and Syria agree to ensure guerrillas' compliance. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Turns His Quirks Into Quotes, Quips JAMES RAINEY and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Outcry Against Immigration Is Loud in Valley ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus : R.F.K. + M.M. = Controversy : USA FILM IS THE FIRST TV PORTRAYAL OF THE 'AFFAIR' RAY LOYND, Ray Loynd is a frequent contributor to Calendar and TV Times
Election Changed to Statewide Ballot Date : Politics: Shift from Oct. 5 to Nov. 2 means more candidates will have time to file for City Council race, including a member recalled in last month's shake-up. Seventeen are now in race for five seats. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breast Cancer Strikes 1,000 Men Annually : Health: The symptoms are the same for men as for women. But it often goes undetected because it is thought of as a woman's disease. HEIDI NOLTE BROWN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Group Calls for Election of UC Regents : Education: Coalition says the board is rife with wealthy political appointees. It is launching a ballot initiative drive to have nine members chosen statewide by voters. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Issue: U.S. Entry Fee Compiled by Iris Yokoi / Times community correspondent
Pasadena : Child-Care Program to End
Heartburn Hotel THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
1st Mystery Virus Case Suspected in California : Health: Fatal symptoms suffered by UC graduate student fit definition of disease, officials say. Precautions are advised for those who live where deer mice roam. DAVID FREED and MARTIN FORSTENZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON PARK : Fee Proposed to Improve Downtown MARY HELEN BERG
Tower of Pisa Now Leaning a Little Less Reuters
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Homeowners Object to Hospital Project MARY ANNE PEREZ
Troubled Waters : Shootings of 8 Sea Animals Near San Diego Baffle Investigators TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Partition Looks Nearer, Bosnian Muslims Are on March : Balkans: Sarajevo is reported calm. But government actions elsewhere fuel skepticism about latest cease-fire. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Cycles From Russia, She Hikes From Cape Town; Their Paths Cross in Morocco ALI BOUZERDA, REUTERS
'Star Trek's' Mr. Chekov Undergoes Heart Surgery Associated Press
Clinton Appeals for Voters' Help on Budget Bill WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mute Swans Find Unwelcome Mat Out in New England MARY ESCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belgian King Baudouin Dies in Spain at 62 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Finance Ministers to Decide Fate of EC Currency System : Economics: Options range from overhaul to abandonment. Political fallout from either move would be enormous. From Times Wire Services
The (Continuing?) Case of the Pricey Civic Center
For Felon, Mother Nature vs. Father Time from Associated Press
Minor Ailments to Get Attention at Huntington Clinic RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel Approves Woman as AF Secretary Associated Press
Scientists Drill Beneath Ocean Floor for Mud to Study Planet's Evolution NANCY PLEVIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMN ONE : 3 Bodies, 3 Killers, No Suspects : A night on the beat with Detective Dick Simmons shows why it's so hard to solve a murder in L.A. A rise in street slayings means hard evidence--and witnesses--are scarce. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bureau Covers City's Meanest Streets MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good News and Bad in Budget Plan : Economy: Stimulation of long-term growth and deficit reduction are pluses. But the benefits will be slow in coming. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Paul Henry; Rising Star of Republican Party From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Concern Over Arson-for-Profit Heats Up During Fire Season : Environment: Officials fear those who light blazes to create jobs. Forest Service policies allow salvage of charred timber. DAVID FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CRENSHAW : Cancer Support Group Opens Doors ERIN J. AUBRY
Stuffed Animals Are Not Just Child's Play
Heidi's Arrest Is the Talk of Tinseltown : Vice: Celebrities are rushing to help or distance themselves from alleged madam to the stars. SHAWN HUBLER and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OBITUARIES : Joseph T. Molloy, 54; Former Alhambra Police Chief MATT LAIT and TERRY SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Record Heat Scorches Bay Area; Some Shed Garb to Protest Anti-Nudity Law Associated Press
O.C. Homicide Rate Up in Some Cities, Down in Others : Crime: Santa Ana, Westminster see steep rises, Anaheim and Orange big drops. Luck, law of averages both cited. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science Seeks Deadly 'Diet Pill' for Insects Associated Press
NOTEBOOK : Arrival of Tennessee Sprinter Lifts Loyola Football Hopes CHARLES SMITH and SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE : Housing Authority Under Fire for Delay JAKE DOHERTY
Some Southern Hospitality for a Stranded Ship : Aid: The vessel is a Yugoslav asset frozen in the U.S. Residents of Charleston, S.C., prove generous. BRUCE SMITH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Troubles Soak St. Louis as Record Crests Near JUDY PASTERNAK and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Winifred (Wyn) Hope; Radio Personality
Another Woman Writing of the West
Choice for Chamber Leader Praised : Business: Arnold Bellow of Cincinnati has been named to top office, which was vacated in the wake of bias charges. Selection of black man pleases minority leaders. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gridiron Girls : 3 Have Earned Respect Trying Out at Garfield CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Split Over Card Club Plan : Gambling: Developers say it would generate at least $3 million a year in tax revenue. Opponents worry about crime. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Her Irish Eyes Are Smiling Once Again MARY ROURKE
Sony Plans Get Final Clearance : Development: Council votes 4-to-1 to approve the long-awaited studio expansion. Officials hope the project will pump new life into the 'Heart of Screenland.' JEFF KRAMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE : Motel Owners Agree to Strict Guidelines JAKE DOHERTY
NEIL HARRAWAY : Freeze Frames CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Word on the Street : In a tradition that dates back to Africa, black Americans exchange stories, views and news at informal gathering places, gleaning truth from familiar voices. LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Funds for New Logging Roads
KCOP Wipes Out With Quake Report
LEIMERT PARK : Community Advice Sought for City Plan ERIN J. AUBRY
All Fired Up MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stand Clarified on Latigo Canyon Ranch
Bravo brings the arts to kids in the serious yet fun 'Opening Shots' N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entire Families Suffer When Parents' Pensions Are Too Big for Medicaid : Health Care: Some sacrifice savings for children's tuition to pay parental nursing home bills. Others risk everything to bring an extremely ill person into their home. JENNIFER DIXON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'A Frightening Reminder of Our Own Mortality' ROBIN ABCARIAN
Bard's Odd Play in an Odd Place : Theater: Aye, 'Pericles,' forsooth, when set to blend with cappuccino--Couldst thou start a trend? RAY BENNETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nature's Swamp Cooler : Research: Two neighborhoods, one lush with greenery the other more paved and unshaded, are the focus of a new study on the cooling influence of trees and plants. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas' Drug Trial to Begin Aug. 24
Pasadena : Motel Owner on Probation
LITTLE TOKYO : A Picture-Perfect Tribute to Miyatake IRIS YOKOI
Arthur Ashe's Legacy--Tennis for Everyone : Summer leagues: Program puts the expensive sport within reach of inner-city youths. One of the main goals is to keep players away from gangs. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fathom of the Opera : Swim Center Rides Wave of Success With 'Swim-In' Movies DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racial Harmony--By the Numbers : Two friends write a book containing 602 ways for people to respect one another--and heal a sense of injustice in : the process. TAMERA TROTTER, "Talking Justice: 602 Ways To Build and Promote Racial Harmony" was written by Tamera Charisse Trotter and Joycelyn Racquel Allen. Roommates since their graduation from UC Irvine, Trotter, a mental health assistant, and Allen, an Orange County deputy probation counselor, began collaborating on the guide to improved race relations after last year's riots. The book is available at some stores or through R&E Publishers. Trotter was interviewed by Carolyn Patricia Scott.
The Ties That Bind SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Freeway 'Gawk Screens' Designed to Put Drivers' Eyes Back on Road : Transportation: Caltrans spending $500,000 to provide masked turnouts on the 10 where stalled cars can be removed from traffic and accident victims can exchange information. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of Red Herrings, Tough Guys and Treacherous Dames : SOME OF HOLLYWOOD'S HEAVIEST HITTERS CAN'T SAY NO TO A FILM NOIR OPPORTUNITY JOE RHODES, Joe Rhodes is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
The Growing Menace : Police Confront Slashed Budgets and a Shroud of Silence as They Try to Stem a Rising Tide of Extortion and Robberies.
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : The hellion of 'Herman's Head' is a sweet mom off the sitcom set N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : Nuggets of Nostalgia SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIEW PARK : Partial Victory: Library Open 2 Days ERIN J. AUBRY
Latinos Complain of Insulting Treatment by Bus Drivers : Transportation: Passengers who don't speak English are belittled and sometimes not picked up, group says. Transit authority spokesman said agency is investigating. IRIS YOKOI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EAST LOS ANGELES : Rape Hot Line Seeks Bilingual Volunteers MARY ANNE PEREZ
Non-Invasive Glucose Sensor Offers Hope to Diabetics : Health: The device would test blood sugar level without drawing blood. It would use near-infrared light to look inside the body. KATHERINE SHELLEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Don't Let Possessions Define You ELENA DeVOS BINDER, Elena DeVos Binder, a native Angeleno, is a free-lance writer and communications consultant. She graduated from Harvard University. and
Commentary : USA: THE NETWORK WITH NO SHAME, BUT LOTS OF LURID MOVIES JAMES ENDRST, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Merchants' Motives: Altruistic or Selfish?
Pedestrian District Gets Its Walking Papers : Development: Planners reject proposal for a neighborhood- oriented area around the Westside Pavilion after pleas that it would be bad for business. SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budding Builders Go Back to School : Real estate: A new USC program is designed to help minority business people break into property development--a field traditionally dominated by Anglo males. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Press in Illinois Prints Even Tinier Books F.N. D'ALESSIO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Son's Cancer Inspired Businessman to Set Up Charity Tennis Tourney CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Walnut : Mall Negotiations Stalled
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Drivers on the Bus Go Sing, Sing, Sing SANDRA HERNANDEZ
SOUTH-CENTRAL : At-Risk Youths Learn Responsibility SANDRA HERNANDEZ
The Baby Binge : Orange County Families Are Part of a Trend Toward Having Three, Even More, Children SUSAN HOWLETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Released Sex Offender Hounded in Northwest : Legal: Community burns down house after hearing child rapist would be returning to his hometown. DAVID AMMONS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CRENSHAW : Auto Center Presents Its First Graduates ERIN J. AUBRY
Scientists Give Extinction the Cold Shoulder : Wildlife: DNA from endangered animals is frozen to allow for species to be bred later. Technology includes an antifreeze for cells. SONJA BARISIC, ASSOCIATED PRESS
An Eclectic Mix at Blues Festival EMILY ADAMS
KOREATOWN : Private Patrol Supplements Police JAKE DOHERTY
L.A. Council OKs $180-Million Coal Export Terminal : Environment: Despite concerns about dust, supporters say the Terminal Island project will generate badly needed jobs and money for the area. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scientists Use Tadpoles to Monitor Pollutants : Environment: Microscopic organisms give a quick study of how contaminants affect aquatic life. An Army lab will use the new technology to clean up military sites. DEB RIECHMANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Citizen Police Complaints
San Gabriel : Mission District Spruce-Up
DOWNTOWN : Housing Project Gets Panel's Tentative OK LEE HARRIS
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Project Residents Claim Police Abuse MARY ANNE PEREZ
Actor's Battle Against Mansion in Beverly Hills
On View : Pit Stop at Fox : RICHARD GRIECO REFUELS HIS CAREER WITH A FILM ABOUT HIS PASSION: RACING SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : She Flew Away--to 'Larry Sanders' : KATHRYN HARROLD LEAVES A NEST SHE LOVED FOR ANOTHER GOOD THING: A HIT HARRIET WINSLOW, THE WASHINGTON POST
BOOKS
Pulling No Punches : THE PUGILIST AT REST, By Thom Jones (Little, Brown: $18.95; 230 pp.) Fred Schruers, Schruers' last review for The Times was of James Lee Burke's "In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead."
SHOCK APPEAL / Who Are These Writers, and Why Do They Want to Hurt Us? : The New Fiction of Transgression MICHAEL SILVERBLATT, Silverblatt is the host of KCRW's Bookworm, Mondays at 2 p.m. He is also the moderator of the Lannan Foundation's Readings and Conversations series
Ancient Greek in a Cardigan : MARY RENAULT: A Biography, By David Sweetman (Harcourt Brace: $24.95; 307 pp.) Daniel Harris, Harris is an essayist and book reviewer whose work appears in Harper's, Salmagundi and The Nation. His essay on "Cuteness" will appear in "Best American Essays 1993."
A Fascination With Fish : SAINT GLINGLIN, By Raymond Queneau / Translated by James Sallis (Dalkey Archive Press: $19.95; 169 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Fiction KAREN STABINER
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NONFICTION : THE ADVENTURES OF STOUT MAMA by Sibyl James. (Papier-Mache Press: $14, 128 pp.) KAREN STABINER
The Novel That Cried Out for Song Patrick Goldstein
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Special Deliveries : MY YEAR WITH THE STORK CLUB, By Maureen Freely (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 305 pp.) Karen Stabiner, Stabiner's book about the Chiat/Day advertising agency, "Inventing Desire," has just been published by Simon & Schuster
288(a)p.c. Two poems by Lorne D. Gilsig
Nonfiction KAREN STABINER
SHOCK APPEAL / Who Are These Writers, and Why Do They Want to Hurt Us? : WILLIAM BURROUGHS: El Hombre Invisible, By Barry Miles (Hyperion: $22.95; 254 pp.) Brad Gooch, Gooch is the author of "City Poet: The Life and Times of Frank O'Hara " (Knopf). He is working on a novel
NONFICTION : Lord Byron's Rages
SHOCK APPEAL / Who Are These Writers, and Why Do They Want to Hurt Us? : THIRTEEN STORIES AND THIRTEEN EPITAPHS, By William T. Vollmann (Pantheon: $24; 318 pp.) Larry McCaffery, McCaffery is editor of "Avant-Pop: Fiction for a Daydream Nation" and of the recent "Younger Authors" issue of the Review of Contemporary Fiction (which includes Vollmann as one of its subjects)
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
In Beverly Hills, 'It's Fat Cats vs. Fatter Cat' : Neighborhoods: Residents such as Jack Lemmon say London financier's 46,000-square-foot estate would overwhelm the area. G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Patrol Boats Get the Gaff in Fish and Game Budget Crunch : Enforcement: The cutback to 6 vessels could seriously diminish the state's ability to enforce regulations on anglers, environmentalists say. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Place You Want to Avoid : A seven-week stay in a nursing home provides first-hand insight into the dehumanizing system we've set up to provide care for the elderly. JUDITH JACOVITZ, Judith Jacovitz of Tarzana is a free-lance writer. and
PORT HUENEME : Seasoned Chefs Add Some Spice to Chili Cook-Off MATTHEW MOSK
Copter Crash at El Monte Airport Kills 3 : Aviation: The chopper plummeted shortly after takeoff. A father believes that his son and two friends were aboard the ill-fated craft. NTSB is trying to determine whether mechanical failure or pilot error is at fault. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 80, Is Found After 3 Days
Hiring Halls Offer Work--and More : * They Give Laborers Chance for Job and Education
Construction Zone Crash Kills Driver
Landlord Should Help Make ATM Safe : Wall Outside Bank Building Needs to Be Removed to Lessen the Chance of Robbery
Riordan Cultivates New Image : Politics: Once media-shy, the new mayor is giving interviews, schmoozing and learning to be at ease in the public eye. JAMES RAINEY and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
500 Lose Power in Huntington Harbour
Man, 42, Found Fatally Beaten on Pacoima Parkway
County Budget Keeps Most Services, but Clinic Closures Loom : Spending: Libraries, lifeguards and parks were spared the worst, yet funding cuts will have an impact on quality of life. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Private Day-Care Homes Safe : * State Is Working to Increase Vigilant Monitoring, but Parents Have to Do Their Part
Thousands Show Up Early to Beat Arena Parking Woes KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti Helped Students by Waging Budget Battle
Library Cuts Should Be a Call to Arms
COMMENTARY ON THE BUDGET : Who Says Supervisors' Spending Priorities Are the Public's? : Yes, law enforcement is crucial, but that doesn't mean scarce funds can be wasted while equally crucial health services are slashed. It's not too late to make changes for the better. HOWARD WAITZKIN and JEAN FORBATH, Dr. Howard Waitzkin is a professor of internal medicine and social sciences at UC Irvine. Jean Forbath is past chairwoman of the Orange County Human Relations Commission and past director of Share Our Selves. and
Better Knowledge of
Smaller School District Means Better Education
Marines Serve Community Well
Bergeson Represents Politics as Usual
Rescuers Restore Faith in Humanity
Airport Editorial Missed the Mark
Castaways Is a Legacy Worth the Price
Beilenson Vote Against Space Station Appalling
Speaking Up for Environmentalists, State Parks and Wildlife Initiative
Most of Russian Crew Finally Heads for Home GORDON DILLOW
El Toro Airport Booster Ignores Human Factor
O.C.'s Link to the Sea Steeped in History : * Efforts to Save Beached Whale, Preserve Coastline Show Residents' Close Association
Divvying Up Diseases : 2 County Lab Workers Labor Long Hours to Process Huge Number of Specimens SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Immunization Plan Mired in Allegations : Health: Democrats accuse GOP of playing politics with vaccines for children. County officials blame poor planning. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed in Gang Fight at Pier From a Times Staff Writer
Police Seek 4 Suspects in 2 Anaheim Carjackings GEBE MARTINEZ and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinic Night Owls Put Animal Health First JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Persistence Paves Way for Toll Lane : Transportation: Neither geography nor bankers could sidetrack Gerald S. Pfeffer's dream of a $125-million express route on the Riverside Freeway. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
OXNARD : Car Driven by Boy, 12, Hits, Injures 6-Year-Old MATTHEW MOSK
Transportation Agency Has Failed the Public
2 Brothers Injured When Cycle Hits Car MATTHEW MOSK
'Goofy' Errors on Jewish Religion, Race
Obituary
New Vector Control 'Tax' Outrageous
Rosary Set for Boy Accidentally Shot
Praise Those Who Help Tame Gang Problem : People Assisting Members in Leaving Violent Life Are Heroes
Catalina's Ship Hasn't Come In : Commerce: Worried island merchants blame poor economy, gambling restrictions on ocean vessels and unseasonal weather for sharp declines in business. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed-Up Teachers Are Leaving the District
City Defends Its Decision to Forgo Bids on Civic Arts Plaza Project : Thousand Oaks: Dealing directly with the construction management firm saves money, but it also raises concerns. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barges Help Baby Salmon Traverse Dams : Wildlife: Program in the Northwest aims to help endangered species survive. Critics say it isn't working. NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Measures for Making Life Tough for Taggers : The mounting human and monetary toll is hurting everyone. Culprits must be taught the crime is no joke. They should be forced to pay the price in time and money. BILL HOGE, Bill Hoge is the assemblyman for the 44th District, which includes Sunland-Tujunga and parts of Sun Valley, Lake View Terrace and Sylmar.
A Kaleidoscope of Cultures : Two-Day UCI Festival Celebrates Diversity, Harmony Among Races THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pirates Ply the Shores of San Buenaventura CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Budget Keeps Most Services, but Clinic Closures Loom : Health care: Medical facilities in Torrance and Lawndale are among more than 20 that officials expect to be shut. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're on Top of Props : Aviation: Orange Coast College program gives women entree into the field of airplane mechanics. DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Good-Neighbor Policy Is a Safe Bet SCOTT HARRIS
Santa Clarita Seeks More Action From the Movies : Film: The area's rugged landscape is part of Hollywood's past, and officials want city to play a bigger role in its future. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illegal Street Vendors Should Be Banished
The Ties That Bind May Also Serve to Undo Child's Life DANA PARSONS
A Common Fear CHARLES CARTER
Death of Norton Halper
Urban Riders : BICYCLE COMMUTING IN THE VALLEY Researched and writen by JULIE SHEER / Los Angeles Times
Long Way From Home : Sikhs Persist in Quest to Locate Temple in Residential North Hills JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Neighborly Simi Valley Paradise Develops Money Trouble : Communities: Wood Ranch lures residents with scenic views and security. But builder's financial problems jeopardize 1,500 planned homes. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DWP Should Act Quickly to Construct Filter Plant Gerald A. Silver and Myrna L. Silver, Gerald A. Silver and Myrna L. Silver live in Encino. Gerald Silver is the president of Homeowners of Encino
What's in a name? Plenty if your neighbors get the wrong guy. TED JOHNSON, with staff reports
Jail Time Is Short Time for Some Crimes : Crime: Crowded county facilities mean more misdemeanor offenders are finding their visits to lockups to be brief ones. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Kidney Girl' Is Remembered for Her Achievements : Medicine: Marianne Levine raised public awareness of treatment of kidney disease with groundbreaking transplant in late 1960s. KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Answer to Their Prayers : Vietnamese Catholic Contingent to Get Private Meeting With Pope as Highlight of Denver Pilgrimage PATRICIA CALLAHAN and THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Violence Clouds Wild Mushroom Harvest in U.S. as Demand Takes Off : Oregon: U.S. Forest Service says prices are high because of demand in Eastern Europe, where the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident contaminated traditional growing areas. PETER GILLINS, REUTERS
Combat Street Racing With New Tactics : A Deadly San Fernando Valley Tradition Must Be Vigorously Opposed by Police
Judge's Action Just
Reminders of Hate : Jewish Groups Accuse Hungarian-Language Paper of Reviving Anti-Semitic Rhetoric of the Nazi Era HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pier Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded : Violence: The Newport Beach incident occurred during an argument between gangs from Santa Ana and Ontario, police say. One suspect is being held. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Duty Often Rewarding, Frustrating : Government: Despite accomplishments, jurors say they feel let down when ideas they perceive as good for the county never come to fruition. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
COVER STORY : Hollywood's Big-Bang Theorist : On the set of 'Demolition Man' with producer Joel Silver as he pushes his Whammo Chart to the max with Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and a whole lot of mayhem. So, when is too much enough? PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, Patrick Goldstein is a frequent contributor to Calendar
POP MUSIC : Digging Out of the Dirt : Tales of drugs and personal torment shadowed Alice in Chains, but the Seattle band has emerged from the 'Lollapalooza' tour with renewed energy and a vow that it isn't splitting up KATHERINE TURMAN, Katherine Turman writes about pop music for Calendar.
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Record Producer Nick Martinelli Under Pressure but on Right Track STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times.
And Now, For Some Familiar Products PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : MEN IN TIGHT SPOTS : Sure It's a Bow, but Their Arrow Was a Chicken JEFFREY WELLS
In Brief RANDY LEWIS
In Brief DENNIS HUNT
In Brief LORRAINE ALI
The Little Box in the Lower Left-Hand Corner
Smashing Blasts for the Mosh and Mind STEVE HOCHMAN
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : He Took Rough Edge Off Old West : Fred Harvey Co., which brought fine food, hotels and 'the Harvey Girls' to railway towns, is saluted in a Santa Monica Heritage Museum exhibit. NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
Kings of the Hill
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Ballet to Tackle Tudor's Rarely Performed 'Continuo' DONNA PERLMUTTER, Donna Perlmutter writes regularly for The Times
Milhaud and Poulenc, Without Equivocation HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
Hopefulness From Failed Ambition LAURIE OCHOA
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : ANIMATED ATTORNEY : If You're Not Tired of Lawyer Bashing Just Yet, Keep Reading MIKE KERRIGAN
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Artist's Work Has Its Roots in Childhood Interest in Model Planes NANCY KAPITANOFF, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Def to Get a Decent American Burial David Adelson
PACIFIC RIM : What's Playing at the Sino-Plex? : Just ask critic Paul Fonoroff, whose American style and fluency in Chinese have made him Hong Kong's 'Mr. Film' ALISON DAKOTA GEE, Alison Dakota Gee, who writes about Cantonese film, lives in Los Angeles and Hong Kong. She is pursuing her doctorate in Cantonese film at the University of Hong Kong
Ovation Voters Will Have to Dot Their i's DON SHIRLEY
Tacones--Cuisine Fit for a Conehead KATHIE JENKINS
In Brief KATHERINE TURMAN
One Price Fits Us Just Fine
Tulips, Schmoolips--The Guy Wants a Job CLAUDIA ELLER
Meet Mr. Plucky : To James Lapine, directing his new play 'Luck, Pluck & Virtue' means booting Horatio Alger smack dab into the '90s BARBARA ISENBERG, Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : They're Cute, They're Stars, They're Rated R! CLAUDIA ELLER
MOVIES : Hot On the Trail With Mr. Jones : Tommy Lee Jones is the kind of guy you want on your side, not on your case--as Dr. Kimble finds out in 'The Fugitive.' So, what has driven this most distinctive of American actors to the edge, time after time after time? MICHAEL WILMINGTON, Michael Wilmington writes about film for The Times
A Jazzman's Beautiful World of Social Consciousness BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase writes about jazz for Calendar
Jazz Bassist John Clayton Evolves as a Composer ZAN STEWART, Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
Nathan's Famous (Almost) : Nathan Lane won fame playing an opera queen and then Damon Runyon's Nathan Detroit. Now he reprises a 'painful role' in Terrence McNally's 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart.' ( Psssst ! Hollywood.) RICHARD STAYTON, Richard Stayton is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
SPORTS
Blind Faith: It Won't Happen to Me TONY KORNHEISER, WASHINGTON POST
Searching for Success on Senior Tour : Bowling: Tim Albin returned to bowling after trying his hand at drag racing and go-cart racing. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : Fanatic Boy Is Tonic for McCarron DAVE DISTEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Rebuilding? No, This Is Demolition ROSS NEWHAN
SPORTSCOPE : Thomas' Trial Starts on Aug. 24 SEAN WATERS
Aulby Rolls a 300 to Win at Wichita Associated Press
It's Sweet for Perez, Angels, 4-3 BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Finally Win It : Baseball: After missing opportunities, they beat Cubs in 13th. Mondesi hits first homer. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Having Cleared His Mind, This Time He Dives : Olympic Festival: One day after walking off 10-meter platform, Donie places fourth in three-meter event. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite All the Trade Talk, Finley Sticks Around, Wins CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Labonte Comes Through for Allison Family in IROC SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mochizuki-Karwasky Wins 35-and-Over Title Associated Press
Record Victory for Woods : Golf: Western High senior wins third U.S. Junior by rallying on the final two holes of regulation. From Associated Press
Scheffels Goes Distance in Santa Susana Victory
Dignity the Biggest Risk at This Level : Promotions: There are no million-dollar payoffs in minor league baseball, just zany contests and giveaways and 150-foot banana splits. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / DAN HAFNER : Half of a Grand Slam Would Be Quite a Feat for Norman DAN HAFNER
How Can You Keep Them Up on the Farm? : Minor League Managers Must Deal With the Devastated Psyches of Demoted Young Stars BRIAN JARAMILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Incaviglia's Homers Blast Pirates, 10-2 From Associated Press
Names And Numbers
Raiders Smiling for Once : Pro football: It's not so much their 19-3 victory over the Packers as their new attitude toward each other. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henderson Makes a Deal Before Going to Blue Jays : Baseball: Outfielder finally waives no-trade clause in contract. Belcher traded to White Sox. From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Zoeller's Third-Round Charge Ties Price From Associated Press
Street Stock Victory Caps Perfect Effort by Stephens JOHN KLIMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Common Heritage, Uncommon Fate : Soccer and Football Share Similar Roots, but World Cup Notwithstanding, World's Most Popular Game Will Never Catch American Version in This Country BOB OATES, Editor's note: Bob Oates, veteran Times sportswriter, today begins a new monthly column designed to deal with opinions, trends and issues in sports. Oates' column is scheduled to appear on the first Sunday of each month.
Kansas City Spoils Dukes' Record
Starting Job No Longer Kramer's Priority FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Payton's Son Steals the Show as His Dad Enters Hall of Fame : Pro football: Jarrett Payton provides emotional lift for all-time leading rusher in NFL. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : They Put Up a Good Fight T.J. SIMERS
Westchester Squeezes Out 6-5 Win in Ninth : Baseball: Bunt drives in winning run against Woodland Hills East. Westchester plays Claremont today for trip to American Legion state tournament. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
But Is There a Healer in the House? THOMAS BONK
Rayburn Beats the Heat and Saugus Field VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child's Play : Kids Love Soccer, Until They Outgrow It BOB OATES
U.S OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : Devers Wins 100 to Earn Third Gold From Staff and Wire Reports
Pair of Losses Squeeze East From Playoffs : American Legion baseball: Woodland Hills overmatched by Claremont, 13-7, blows lead against Westchester, 6-5. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Palmeiro Finishes His July RBI Blitz From Associated Press
Lewis' Training Described as Intense From Staff and Wire Reports
Jackson Says Honor Is All His Today : Baseball: Of his induction into Hall of Fame, he says he feels like 'America's guest.' ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers' Touchdowns an Annoyance to Rams : Scrimmage: San Diego manages only two of them, but both provoke fights. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : She Plays It Low Key on High Board : Lautenschlager Solves Physical, Mental Obstacles to Win Silver THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protecting the Investment : Promotions: Firms ensure clients won't be giving away the business when they try something new to attract it. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mario Andretti Bumps Mansell Off Pole With Record Run : Indy car racing: Veteran reaches 234.275 m.p.h. during qualifying for today's race at Michigan Speedway. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Will Faulk Try Another Sport? BOB NIGHTENGALE
Sometimes the Joker Is the Real Joke MIKE DOWNEY
PRO BASEBALL / STEVE ELLING : Loretta Makes 2 Short Stops Before Settling in Stockton STEVE ELLING
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Devers Wins 100, Then Scolds Pageant's Elite No-Shows THERESA SMITH MUNOZ
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Offerman, Reed Quarrel in Field and in Dugout MARYANN HUDSON
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Pernfors, Martin in Final From Associated Press
They Have Built a Pool of Talent PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's All Smiles, Sans Conversation : Pitcher Bryan Harvey's Daughter Afflicted With a Rare Syndrome STEVEN WINE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Baylor, Umpire Air Things Out Associated Press
Course's History Sparkles : Mesa Verde Country Club Offers Wealth of Stories, Challenges to Girls' Junior Championship MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Saints Defeat Eagles in Tokyo Associated Press
MINOR LEAGUES / GARY KLEIN : Seefried Can Swing With Best of Them GARY KLEIN
GOLF / U.S. JUNIOR AMATEUR : Woods Wins a Record Third Title From Associated Press
He Should Be Right at Home With Best JIM MURRAY
MAGAZINE
THE EDUCATION OF A PRESIDENT : After six months of quiet success and loud failure, Bill Clinton talks about the frustrating process of figuring out his job. JACK NELSON and ROBERT J. DONOVAN, Jack Nelson is The Times' Washington Bureau chief; Robert J. Donovan is the author of "PT 109" and a two-volume history of the Truman presidency
MELTING POT : Captain of His Fate Gordon Dillow
Trail's End : Deep in a Wild Canyon West of Malibu, a Controversial Law Brought Together a Zealous Sheriff's Deputy and an Eccentric Recluse. A Few Seconds Later, Donald Scott Was Dead. Michael Fessier Jr., Michael Fessier Jr. is a free-lance writer living in Santa Barbara. His new book, "The Big Ride: Everybody Gets Off on Murder," will be published by Turtle Point Press in the fall.
L.a. Speak R. Daniel Foster
STYLE : GARDENS : Originality by the Yard SUSAN HEEGER
CLOSE-UP : The Iceman Sculpteth Idelle Davidson
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : Studio City II BARBARA THORNBURG
The Prosecution
STATE OF MIND : Strength in (Small) Numbers R. Daniel Foster
Restaurants : IN FIRST GEAR : Just the Place to Lube Your Tuna, Balance Your Baby Lamb and Rotate Your Tiramisu Charles Perry
Labor and Lace : Can an Upstart Women's Group Press a New Wrinkle into the Rag Trade Wars? Sarah Henry, Sarah Henry is a staff writer with the Center for Investigative Reporting in San Francisco. Laura Proctor provided research on this piece. Henry's last article for this magazine was "The Poison Trail," about the smuggling of toxic trash across the U.S. - Mexico border.
THE UNFRIENDLY CONFINES : Go to the White House--Directly to the White House. Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200. Patt Morrison
BUSINESS
Japan's Keiretsu System Should Not Be Feared
The Man Who Is 'Plugged in' to How the Nation Communicates : Regulation: Rep. Edward J. Markey has the power to determine the shape of tomorrow, technologically speaking. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weak Apartment Market Leads to Drop in Permits JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Economic Plan Has Become the Victim of Political Economics DAVID M. GORDON, DAVID M. GORDON is professor of economics at the New School for Social Research in New York
Tough Love That Saved Banks Could Cut U.S. Deficit JAMES FLANIGAN
Smart Move on Convention Center
Douglas Executive Named to New Position
Defense Contractor Ceradyne Cuts 8 Jobs, Loses Chief Officer
Tax Guidelines for Real Estate Gifts CARLA LAZZARESCHI
The Game-Making Game Is Big Business : Entertainment: Publishers of the genre immerse themselves in the medium, talking in dialogue and taking new versions home to play. Serious money is involved. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muni Bond Fund May No Longer Be Tax-Free KATHY M. KRISTOF
Re-Evaluating the Evolving Role of Psychiatry
Playing for Billions : No Longer Just Kids' Stuff, Video Games Go Hollywood DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fare Cutters Chill Alaska : Airlines: The carrier earned a profit for 19 straight years by pampering customers with better meals and service. Suddenly it must cater to no-frills competition. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEL
Sipping Alternative Berlin : To Taste This City's Quirky, Post-Punk Side, Get Off the Boulevards and Into the Cafes HARVEY DICKSON, Dickson is a correspondent for the Boston Herald and a Freedom Forum Fellow in Asian studies at the University of Hawaii. and
Monsoons Takes Heavy Toll Across North India LARRY HABEGGER and JAMES O'REILLY, Habegger and O'Reilly are San Francisco-based free-lance writers.
Changing China
Send Us Your Best Shot
Nine European Nations to Accept Common Visa KIM UPTON
A Humbling Walk Amid Redwoods JOHN McKINNEY
Shift of Seine?
Keep It Simple for Successful Family Camping : Children can enjoy tents and outdoor cooking as much as adults, but it's wise to ease them into it by starting close to home. EILEEN OGINTZ
TRAVEL INSIDER : Time and Space Remain as D-Day Reunion Nears : Accommodations: Despite rumors of a shortage, there shouldn't be a problem reinvading Normandy. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
At Lake Arrowhead, a Lineup of Summer Highlights : Mountain resort offers lodging discounts. More bargains in Monterey. HANK KOVELL
Cape Cod Offers Safe Haven for Budget Travelers : Hostelers get discounts on whale-watching trips, ferry travel and more. LUCY IZON
Hungarian Hot Springs and an Alaskan Glacier BETTY MARTIN
Ships Clear Decks for Fitness and Beauty Centers : On-board gyms and spas offer passengers jogging and aerobics programs, weights, swimming and often hydrotherapy. SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
GEAR AND GADGETS : Frequent Flier Puts Newest Carry-ons to the Test : How four lines of roll-aboard luggage meet the challenge of getting those bags on board. JUDI DASH
Best of the Best From Anchorage to Fairbanks : Along the 360-mile George Parks Highway, cyclists find the finest in local color, lodging and meals. JERRY GRISWOLD, Jerry Griswold is the author of " Audacious Kids " and teaches at San Diego State University
White Knuckling the Tuolumne : In the best rafting season in years, here's what happened to one stalwart group of rafters on the Yosemite River said to provide the premier California white-water experience. JANE GALBRAITH, Galbraith writes for New York Newsday and is a contributor to The Times' Calendar section. and
REAL ESTATE
More Singles Are Choosing to Buy Own Homes From a Times Staff Writer
Home Improvement : Drain Clog: Common Problem, Easy Fix POPULAR MECHANICS
Telecommuting Trendiest of Trend R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Conflict of Interest Should Be Revealed JAN HICKENBOTTOM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hickenbottom is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization
Home Work : As Home Offices Increase, Workers Overcome Obstacles of Transforming Living Space to State-of-the-Art Business R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Foster is a Los Angeles free - lance writer.
Home Office Is Tax-Deductible . . . Sometimes R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gardening : Indoor Gardener Looks at Books JOEL RAPP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Rapp is a Los Angeles free-lance writer , the gardening editor of Redbook magazine and is heard Sunday mornings on KGIL radio.
Your Mortgage : Precautions in Taking Back Trust Deed BENNY L. KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kass is a Washington, D.C., real estate attorney who writes for The Times and The Washington Post. and
Try Drywall Screws on Squeaky Floors From Popular Mechanics
El Segundo Area Fit for a King RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Heat Pump' Doubles as an Air Conditioner JAMES DULLEY, Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant
THE NATION'S HOUSING : How to Spot Subtle Forms of Loan Discrimination KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group
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