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What happened on August 08, 1993
MAGAZINE
Showdown at Rocky Flats : When Federal Agents Take On a Government Nuclear-Bomb Plant, Lines of Law and Politics Blur, and Moral Responsibility Is Tested BARRY SIEGEL, Barry Seigel, a Times national correspondent, is the author of "Death in White Bear Lake" and "Shades of Gray," both published by Bantam Books. His last story for this magazine was about the University of Wisconsin's effort to outlaw hate speech
The Wine List Dan Berger
BOTTOM LINE : The Green, Green Hills of ... Santa Ana Sharon Tetrault
L.a. Speak Judy Raphael
The Merlin of the Avant-Garde : Expatriate Robert Wilson, America's Weirdest Theater Director, Is Trying to Come Home--Again ARTHUR C. HOLMBERG, Arthur C. Holmberg teaches writing at Harvard University. His book "An Eye With a Mind of Its Own: The Theater of Robert Wilson" will be published next year by Cambridge University Press
BODY POLITIC : It's Bradleytown, Jake Mark Ehrman
WORK ON THE WILD SIDE : A Job in the Underground Helped Her Meet Expenses, but She Still Needed Moral Support Jonathan Gold
HACK ATTACK : Flaming Idol Mark Ehrman
THE PREGO PATTERN : Nearly 10 Years Old, This Beverly Hills Ristorante Is Still la Epitome di Una Trattoria Charles Perry
Nuclear Nightmare
KIDS' STYLE : Minds of Their Own MICHAEL EISENHOWER and BARBARA THORNBURG
REAL ESTATE
Tenants from Hell : Professional Deadbeats, 'Petition Mill' Scam Artists Imperil Small Rental Property Owners Unfortunate Enough to Select Them as Renters STEPHANIE O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; O'Neill is a Los Angeles free-lance writer. and
Make Use of Removed Sod Prepared by Lee Benner of the Energy Extension Service, a division of the Washington State Energy Office. and
Gardening : Nothing Tastes Like Home-Grown : Carrots: Home varieties are bred for flavor, while commercial ones are selected for shipping qualities, resistance to disease, strong tops. BILL SIDNAM, Sidnam has written garden columns and features for The Times since 1975.
Renters of Unit for Sale Retain Right to Privacy Special to The Times; This column is prepared by Project Sentinel, a rental housing mediation service in Sunnyvale, Calif
$15-Mil Sale Is Biggest in Years RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposals Studied to Stop Abusers STEPHANIE O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Confused Home Shoppers Can Let Fingers Do Walking From a Times Staff Writer
Plumbing the Depths as Assn. President JULIE KIBBLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kibbler is a West Hollywood free-lance writer. and
Home Foreclosures Level Off Statewide in Second Quarter From Times Wire Services
Furnishings Help Vacant Home Sell From Consumer Reports Books
Extra Effort Can Speed Home Sale From Consumer Reports Books; Copyright 1993 by Amy S. Bly and Robert W. Bly. From the book "How to Sell Your House, Condo, Co-Op" by Amy Sprecher Bly and Robert W. Bly and the editors of Consumer Reports Books. Reprinted with permission from Consumer Reports Books, Yonkers, N.Y
Con Artist Tenant Coolly Poses as Serious Executive STEPHANIE O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Shelter in the Center of the Universe : Park La Brea: 176-acre apartment complex is a neighborhood within the Fairfax district, offering security and reliability. ELLEN MELINKOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Melinkoff is a Los Angeles free - lance writer
Exorcising the Tenant From Hell STEPHANIE O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOKS
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do : UNTIL THE TWELFTH OF NEVER: The Deadly Divorce of Dan & Betty Broderick, By Bella Stumbo (Pocket Books: $22; 546 pp.) : FORSAKING ALL OTHERS: The Real Betty Broderick Story, By Loretta Schwartz-Nobel (Villard Books: $20; 237pp.) Robert Draper, Draper writes on topics of crime and punishment for "Texas Monthly," where he is senior editor
High Above the Trenches : A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, By Sebastien Japrisot (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $23; 327 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction Susan Reynolds.
Cast Out of Camelot : THE LAST BROTHER, By Joe McGinniss (Simon & Schuster: $25; 626 pp.) Robert Scheer, Scheer is a contributing editor to the Times
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Fiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
List 'O Lists Irene Lacher
PREMONITION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY, By Jean Burden
Charging It to Uncle Sam : TRUST ME: Charles Keating and the Missing Billions, By Michael Binstein and Charles Bowden (Random House: $25; 417 pp.) Michael Lewis, Lewis is a senior editor of the New Republic and the author of "Liar's Poker" and "The Money Culture."
How the West Was Done : STREETS OF LAREDO, By Larry McMurtry (Simon & Schuster: $25; 589 pp.) Mark Horowitz, Horowitz has contributed to the New Yorker, the Washington Post and the New York Times
Libris Horribilis--A User's Guide Margo Kaufman, Kaufman is a pug owner, inveterate Royal-watcher and the author of "1-800-AM-I-NUTS" (Random House)
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Big-City-Style Gangs Find a New Frontier on Plains of Kansas : Crime: In three years, the number of gangs marauding Wichita streets has burgeoned to 90, and drive-by shootings have become commonplace. GARY LEE, THE WASHINGTON POST
2 Alleged Rapists Surrender After 5 1/2-Hour Standoff From Times Staff and Wire Reports
20,000 Enjoy Corny Atmosphere at La Habra Festival and Parade MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Storm Drain Channel Has Flood of Activity : Arroyo Simi: The seemingly sleepy ditch teems with life. Homeowners, homeless and passersby--as well as wildlife--use it. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Hears the Pain : Physician Recalls Her Own Pain to Inspire Children With Spina Bifida LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / VENTURA CITY COUNCIL : Patagonia's Role in Race Still Unclear PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shooting Victim's Family, Anaheim Settle Civil Suit
A Call for Nursing Home Ombudsmen : Volunteers Are Desperately Needed Here to Monitor and Comfort Lonely Patients
Riding a Wave of Success : Business: Surfboard maker Phil Becker has survived an industry ebb by eschewing frills and building his company on craftsmanship. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
'The Building Will Not Stand Empty'
PLATFORM : Toiling Over the Problem of Day Laborers : Location just one problem with city's plan to place a hiring site on Balboa Place. DON SCHULTZ, president of the Van Nuys Homeowners Assn., opposes a city plan to establish an official pickup site for 150 to 200 day laborers who congregate at Roscoe Boulevard and Balboa Place near the Van Nuys Airport. He told The Times:
School Choice Voucher Plan Offers L.A. True Reform : Proposed breakup of district is only a short-term fix. But Proposition 174 would make schools more responsive to concerns of parents. ARNOLD STEINBERG, Arnold Steinberg is a political and public opinion analyst. Clients of his survey research firm include Yes on Proposition 174
Backers of L.A. School Breakup Plan New Tactic : Education: Sen. Roberti says he may attach stalled bill to another measure. Opponents picket the strategy session. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Base Motives and Bad Blood Surface in El Toro Tempest DANA PARSONS
House Of Representatives
City to Ponder Merging Design, Planning Panels ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Driver Says Alcohol Is Not Cause of Fatality : Jailhouse interview: Man suspected of running down pregnant woman in the street says he wasn't drunk at the time and that armed men scared him away from scene. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid Makes Future Brighter for Migrants : * Programs Provide Worthwhile Educational Opportunities for Children in O.C.
United Voice Needed on El Toro's Future : * If Pentagon Cooperates, So Should Communities
When Anger Against Aliens Clouds Reason : Valley Legislators Need a More Refined Approach
The Bill for Graffiti Is Past Due : Taggers Should Be Tagged With the Enormous Financial Costs of Their Vandalism
House Of Representatives
Residents ride a wave of optimism for Riordan's visit to the Harbor area. KIM KOWSKY and MICHELE FUETSCH
Man Stabbed Trying to Stop Fight
PLATFORM : Toiling Over the Problem of Day Laborers : Official program would set wages and job conditions. It would ban loiterers. DANNY ROSAS is on the staff of the Los Angeles Community Development Department and is the citywide coordinator for its day laborer program. He told The Times: and
Snakebite Season
CSUN's Tagging Course Leaves the Wrong Mark
How to Run El Toro Base as an Airport
Assessor's Values vs. Housing Market's
A Pox on Immunization Clinics' Foes
Warner Center Project Is Too Vast Already
Using Adoption as a Power Play
When Teachers Learn
Disney Funds Won't Help Public
Grand Jury Not Empowered to Do Maverick Report
No Excuses for Behavior of Dr. Allen
Charging Parents for Busing Not the Answer
Tollway Barons
More Proof Bernson Is a Developer's Best Friend
Voters in Need of Mental Health Aid
'Pro-Life' Necessitates 'Pro-Choice' Stance
Scouting for a Scam
County Job Security Becomes Thing of the Past : Layoffs: In previous years, laid-off employees could take demotions to other jobs or hope to be reassigned. As the budget crunch deepens, government workers with pink slips are facing uncertain futures. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Gunman Robs Home Federal Bank and Flees MATTHEW MOSK
Costa Mesa Man Held in Drive-By Shootings
No Reason to Delay Reward
Fostering a Sense of Social Responsibility : * Recent O.C. Cases Emphasize the Need for Programs Stressing Leadership, Ethics
Marine Dies After Car Crashes Into Telephone Pole
Ritualistic Foul Play Suspected in Deaths of Rabbits at School : Investigation: The 10 animals may have been killed as part of a satanic rite or a gang initiation ceremony, police say. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overdue Books : Plans for the Platt Avenue branch go back to 1970 when a young family thought their children would use the facility as they grew up. Now building has begun but it comes a generation too late. RUTH R. BROMUND, Ruth R. Bromund of West Hills is a teacher at Coldwater Canyon Elementary School in North Hollywood
Applause for Labeling Taggers as Vandals
Tennis Club Protests Metro Rail Proposal to Tear Down Center : Recreation: The MTA is reconsidering a plan to convert the facility into a parking facility in light of public outcry. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfriders Get Political Over Coastal Pollution : Environment: Local chapter's membership swells to 300. It seems to have lost a battle over a jetty but is making other gains. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dana Point's Deal for Open Space a Trade-Off to Allow Resort Project
City Council Clout : Turning Legislation Into Laws Researched and written by JULIE TAMAKI / Los Angeles Times
Africa's Best at African Fest : Church's Cultural Fair Raises Money for the Victims of Tribal Clashes THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Drilling in Cemetery Stalled by Foes : Courts: Judge invalidates Inglewood City Council's approval of five test wells pending environmental impact report. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunfire From Pursuing Car Injures Youth
City Weighs Changes to Zoning Near Slide Area : Development: Proposal would allow construction in 130-acre area of Rancho Palos Verdes. Opponents fear huge projects, lawsuits and Mother Nature. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smoking Oasis : Indoors: Persecuted puffers have worn out their welcome almost everywhere. But at Northridge Fashion Center mall, there is still a pleasant place to light up. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan's Complex Personality Clouds Crystal Ball BILL BOYARSKY
U.S., Japan Plunge Into 'Inner Space' Race : Oceans: A California exploration team plans to plumb the depths of the Pacific's Mariana Trench, which is nearly seven miles deep--a mile deeper than Mt. Everest is high. JAMES O. CLIFFORD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fire Department Under Public Scrutiny : Spending: An audit is under way. Critics say the county agency is too top-heavy and generous with overtime pay. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cultural Education Won't Stem Hate
Wilson's a Party Animal in Visit to Costa Mesa GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Reason to Expand Sunshine Canyon Dump
OXNARD : Black Families Gather at Park for Reunion CONSTANCE SOMMER
COMMENTARY ON HATE CRIMES : Huntington Beach Should Lead Local Effort to Fight Racism : A regional effort involving churches, schools and law officers can build a framework for tolerance. LINDA MOULTON-PATTERSON, Linda Moulton-Patterson is a Huntington Beach City Council member. and
POINT MUGU : Ship's Propeller Killed Blue Whale MATTHEW MOSK
Irvine Man Undergoing Tests for Hantavirus From A Times Staff Writer
The Heidi Chronicles : Tinseltown's Gossip Mills Shift Into Overdrive With Rumors About Alleged Madam to the Stars DEAN E. MURPHY and TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Primary-Care Physicians Become a Hot Commodity : Medicine: With the nation moving toward a gatekeeper system, hospitals depart from wooing specialists. Now they are scrambling to recruit family doctors. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benefit at Mall Raises $22,500 for Red Cross DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Country Harmony : Upper Ojai Residents Share Values, Including a Love of Nature DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bar Owner Seeks Ghost Busters to Rid Town of 'Irate' Spirits BRENDAN RILEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Little League Tourney Considered a Big Catch for Community : Thousand Oaks: Landing the regional competition is like playing host to the Olympics. Supporters have been preparing for weeks. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pleasure Flight That Turned Tragic : Crash: Six died when a small plane nosedived in Lancaster, including a couple who were to marry today. Why the craft ran out of fuel remains unknown. SHARON MOESER and JAMES ZOLTAK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Politics Not Responsible for Rabbi Jacobs Leaving
NEWS
Sexual Ornament or Invitation to Harassment at Hooters Bar? : Lawsuits: A lawyer for several former waitresses calls it a 'corporate culture of misogyny.' But the chain's attorneys and officials say they are only marketing 'sex appeal.' AMY KUEBELBECK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah Polygamists Run Secretive, Multimillion-Dollar Conglomerate : Religion: Kingston family conglomerate also has businesses in six other states. It sells shoes, mines coal, operates pawn shops and runs health spas. JULIANNE BASINGER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
5 King Jurors Criticize Sentences : Justice: One calls leniency a 'betrayal,' saying Koon, Powell deserved longer terms. Four say punishment is sufficient. Most agree their experience forged a strong bond despite differences. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Held in Shooting of Long Beach Police Officer CARLA HALL and FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 States Play Hot Potato With Freed Killer : Justice: Texas sentenced murderer to 120 days for killing a woman and, now that he is free, wants to ship him to Wisconsin. But that state wants no part of him. GEORGE LARDNER JR., THE WASHINGTON POST
Food Stamps: America's Rising Gauge of Lean Times : Welfare: Aid program is one nearly everyone can live with. But with 27 million on rolls, it belies recovery. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk About Clowning Around--Women Dominate Profession : Entertainment: The industry is no longer the male preserve it once was, and children seem to like it that way. JOHN CURRAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
That's Why Garage Sales Were Invented
San Diego Zoo and State Tangle Over Value of Animal Trades : Levies: Tax board says park owes $3.5 million in taxes. But they're barking up the wrong tree, officials respond. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hunting for Humans : When a posse of bounty hunters gets together to polish up the techniques and etiquette of their chosen profession, they learn several useful things. Such as don't set your prisoner on fire. And never, ever volunteer to be squirted with Mace. ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Enters Buckingham Palace at Last From Associated Press
Q & A : Bell Gardens' New Police Chief Vows to Be Fair Jill Gottesman
Street Vendors and the Law
WESTLAKE : Volunteers to Teach Free ESL Classes JAKE DOHERTY
Bear-Weary Scouts Head Home Swapping Camp Stories : Outdoors: Maulings of four campers leave youngsters with a mix of bravado and reflection. Autopsies fail to find rabies or other abnormalities in the two animals. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Neighbor : Hemisphere's Largest Buddhist Temple Wins Over Residents PHILIP P. PAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Sergeant on Rampage Kills 4, Hurts 7 From Associated Press
Williams: A New Kind of Police Chief
SOUTH GATE : Council Rejects Fee to Maintain Parks DUKE HELFAND
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Funds for New Logging Roads
A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. : CITY COUNCIL LEE HARRIS
National Service Corps Wins Final House OK Associated Press
DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL ... : Fore Warned: It's weekend tee time again ELIZABETH HANSEN, Elizabeth Hansen, a Los Angeles playwright and writer, contributes regularly to TV Times
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Reno Asks Lawyers to Aid Children From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hydroelectric at Capacity, Northwest Is Seeking Alternatives : Resources: The Columbia River provided an energy surplus for all the 1980s. But now the emphasis is on conservation. WILLIAM McCALL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEWS ANALYSIS : The Mideast Gamble: U.S. Deals Itself In : Diplomacy: Secretary of State Christopher's efforts may alter how the peace process plays out. ART PINE and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Patients Sought for Study on Drug Treatment for Alzheimer's LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casey Given Stronger Drugs for Mild Rejection of Heart Associated Press
Hot Times at the Long Beach Opera EMILY ADAMS
Archeologists Dig Up History on Cloister MELISSA B. ROBINSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SENIORS : Gerontology Professor Takes On a Constituency of 37 Million LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CITY ARTS : Festival Fever SANDRA HERNANDEZ
San Gabriel : City to Buy Restaurant
Programs May Be a Stroke of Genius : Education: As courses for the gifted dwindle in public schools, colleges begin to pick up the slack. MARY JORDAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Monrovia : New Maintenance Fee OKd
Split State for Triple Clout in U.S. Senate
Woman Killed, Pilot Hurt in Crash
Missouri's Flood-Weary Officials Start Tackling Tough Job of Cleanup : Disaster: They attend 'summit' to discuss next steps. They are told that $5.8-billion federal relief package would be less than what's needed. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life Imitating Art
Shoppers--Westchester Is Not Just for Travelers JOANNA RAEBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Italy Kills Health Tax on the Dead Associated Press
Is This Heaven? No, It's South Dakota : Emigres: San Bernardino family finds refuge from city in small town that advertised for new residents. "You couldn't pay me enough to go back to California," woman says. from Associated Press
New Source Tapped for Pollution Cleanup : Legislation: A bill introduced in Congress calls for businesses identified as possible polluters to voluntarily contract to help restore the San Gabriel Basin. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Hopes for Better Coordination With GOP : Politics: President to involve Republicans at outset of negotiations on health care reform and free trade pact. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
El Monte : Child Molestation Case Plea
Pressure to Pass Budget Angers Some Lawmakers : Politics: Freshmen and female members who backed the plan may face constituents' discontent. Yet other ranking colleagues voted against it. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti May Force Vote on District Breakup Bill : LAUSD: The Valley lawmaker says he may attach measure to another to move it to the Assembly floor. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Weather Service Plans to Zone Its Forecasts KELLY P. KISSEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
College Proves No Escape as Bills Pile Up : Education: Linda was first in her family to graduate. But now she has no way to repay $20,000 student loan. ALAN SAYRE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russia Backed in Tajik Conflict by 3 Asian Nations RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area's Jobless Rate of 7.6% Is Below Rest of County : Economy: The bad news is that eight cities that have among the lowest median incomes have rates exceeding the county's 9.6%. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Individuals, Not Groups, Responsible for Increase in Hate Crimes LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riot-Related Sentencings Bring Back the 'What Ifs' : Trial: Turmoil remains in the victims' family as court case comes to a close for men convicted in mob attack that left a brother dead and son injured. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Invitation to Madonna Mania THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
LEIMERT PARK : Getting In Your Licks at Banjo's ERIN J. AUBRY
Senate Narrowly OKs Clinton Budget : Deficit: Gore's tie-breaking vote makes the final tally 51-50, ending a bitter battle and giving the President a major triumph. Victory was assured when Sen. Kerrey announced he would reluctantly back the plan. JIM LUTHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jane Alexander Nominated for U.S. Arts Panel GREG MILLER and DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'L.A. Stories' Should Focus on L.A. Only
Retro : Series Sprouts SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheep Ratio Dips to 15 Woolies for Each New Zealand Citizen Reuters
400-Year-Old Marlowe Murder a True Shakespearean Tragedy : Mystery: Playwright pioneered blank verse, but his reputation was tarnished by his death, reputedly in a tavern brawl. GRAHAM HEATHCOTE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Different Kind of Life on the Road ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Boys Will Be Boys : More Than 60 Years of Memories Have Kept These Friends Together LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aide Fired for Barb at Mayor, Says Galanter : Politics: Councilwoman's top adviser on Playa Vista project is dismissed after a memo sharply critical of Riordan is published in a newsletter. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Longtime Police Chief Hangs It Up : Law enforcement: I. E. (Bill) Betts' 17 years on the job is the longest among the 47 in the county who currently head a city department. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tapestries, Maybe Ghost, Woven in Abbey's Past : England: The 850-year-old country house in Chard glows like gold and is open to the public, for a price. More than 40,000 paying guests are expected this year. GRAHAM HEATHCOTE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carjacking Experts Find an Ounce of Prevention Is Pricey : Crime: Despite a rash of confrontational auto thefts, only four motorists pay the $129 tab for a seminar. Organizers will lower the price next time. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Roofer Accused of Cheating Storm Victims Associated Press
San Marino : Annexation Move Denied
L.A. Councilwoman Seeks to Move Beyond Stereotypes : Politics: She is open about her family life, but Jackie Goldberg says don't label her 'the gay council member.' CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Section Benching the B-Team Program STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Violations at Skid Row Hotel
Regulators Ignored Open-Pit Gold Mine in Colorado Until Calamity Hit : Environment: A firm sought to squeeze more ore from an old mine by using cyanide. Jobs and taxes kept the county happy while a river died. WARD MARCHANT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Despair, Hope Mark Women's War Memorial : Vietnam: Bronze sculpture will begin its journey from New Mexico to the nation's capital on Aug. 28, stopping in more than 20 cities in 14 states. It will be dedicated Nov. 11, Veterans Day. JOY ASCHENBACH, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
THE HUMAN CONDITION / WHY WE THINK WE'RE PSYCHIC : Knocking on the Door of the Supernatural World LAUREN LIPTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Restaurateur Tries to Stimulate an Appetite for Books : People: Marty Doyle makes 2,000 free titles available for his patrons. And they don't have to order a thing. STRAT DOUTHAT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
City Says No More Free Rides on the Queen Mary RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Drivers, Plug In Your Engines : The race is on. The world's auto makers, jolted by state pollution mandates, are rushing to produce electric cars the average Californian will want to drive--before 1998. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WATTS : Free Concert Has Anti-Gang Message SANDRA HERNANDEZ
FROM NOVELAS TO HARD NEWS TO WRESTLING, SPANISH OUTLETS SPEAK TO VIEWERS N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTLAKE : Organization Fights for Tenants Rights SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Camping It Up : Hundreds flock to the youth program at USC. They also get educational counseling, museum field trips and a math and science program--all for free. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeConcini's Vote Sparks Recall Bid Associated Press
International House of TV : SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATIONS FIND MORE THAN A NICHE FOR THE MANY CULTURES N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Seek Funding Parity After Black Group Gets City Grant : Social services: The City Council's approval of $250,000 for a church-run program raises questions about fairness in treatment of ethnic groups. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton First Staff Resignation Revealed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Interim San Marino School Chief Named
Federal Government Leaning Toward Hybrids : Rules: California's zero-emission rule has survived despite efforts to undermine it on a national level. Case in New York is seen as a bellwether. DONALD W. NAUSS
'Diaper Diving' Strategy Can End in Drowning
STAGE REVIEW OCCIDENTAL THEATER FESTIVAL : Revival of Three Comedies, One Tragedy RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Pasadena : Bed-and-Breakfast on Hold
Debbi Morgan Takes Her 'Doctoring' To Another Soap NANCY M. REICHARDT
San Marino : Library Renovations
MAURICE JARRE : Ode to David Lean SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quality Time With Preschoolers Can Be Easy to Schedule MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches high school English
SOUTH CENTRAL : Neighbors Coming to Aid of Keller Park SANDRA HERNANDEZ
SOUTH-CENTRAL : 4 Liquor Stores Get OK to Rebuild SANDRA HERNANDEZ
An Act of Faith : Performance Workshop for Children Puts Emphasis on Discipline ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : More Than 200 to Tee Off at Junior Golf Championship CHARLES SMITH and SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
229 Russians Visiting U.S. for Banking 101 DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Set : Carpenter's Little Bag of Horrors JOE RHODES, Joe Rhodes is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Floods' Deepest Scars Left on Smallest Scales STEPHEN BRAUN and JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOXING : With 2 Big Wins, Navarro Emerges as the Golden Boy CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Helicopter Landing Near Grand Canyon Injures 14 Associated Press
Gay Ex-Soldiers Elicit Peer Pride
ISSUE: Police Officers Compiled by Jake Doherty Times community correspondent
How Robin came to know the Bat Cave as home is told on Fox series N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHEAST AREA : Group Helps Make Tomorrow's Leaders MARY HELEN BERG
A Mission of Mercy : Costa Mesa Woman Finds Fulfillment at Red Cross Hospital in Cambodia KARI RENE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUMMER BASKETBALL : Brother, O Brother: O'Bannon, O'Bannon SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Homes for Elderly Included in Complex MARY ANNE PEREZ
Tired of Crime, Neighbors Hire Private Security : Law enforcement: Residents agree to pay for patrols after two claim Councilman Alatorre was indifferent to their concerns about police protection. He denies calling problems 'insignificant.' DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Disclosure of Files in Post Office Scandal
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Youth Is First Rabies Victim Since 1954 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International House of TV : SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATIONS FIND MORE THAN A NICHE FOR THE MANY CULTURES N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10-Run 'Mercy Rule' to Be Proposed for Prep Games STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowd-Pleasers at the Getty : Art: Scorned by critics but loved by museum visitors , six antique revival works--including a painting by one artist called 'the worst of the 19th Century'--are on view through the end of the month. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VERNON : Council Approves Waste Facility MARY HELEN BERG
KOREATOWN : Artists Battle Asian Stereotypes in Films JAKE DOHERTY
Criminal Charges Filed Against South-Central Apartment Building Owners SANDRA HERNANDEZ
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Institute Provides Skills for the Future MARY ANNE PEREZ
Altadena : Water Board Reelected
DOWNTOWN : Latest 'Bandit Taxi' Stings Net 91 Arrests IRIS YOKOI
Clinton's Father May Have Wedded Mother While Married, Papers Say from Associated Press
LITTLE TOKYO : Parade to Kick Off Nisei Week Festival
On View : Arkin's Next Splash : ACTOR WHO HIT GOLD ON 'NORTHERN EXPOSURE' MINES HIS COMEDY ON 'BIG WAVE DAVE'S' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq on Brink of Famine, U.N. Finds : Destitution: Sanctions are blamed. Studies liken nation to 'disaster-stricken African countries.' MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WINDSOR HILLS : Affordable-Housing Project Rejected ERIN J. AUBRY
3 Patrol Boats Get the Gaff in Fish and Game Budget Cut : Regulation: Two of the vessels slated for retirement are based in the city. Officials, activists say the loss will hurt enforcement efforts. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
White 'Chantilly Lace'
CITY TERRACE : Children Put On Their Thinking Caps MARY ANNE PEREZ
Kings, Queens and Commoners Mourn Belgian Monarch TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A People's Healer : Understanding Patients' Cultures, Earning Their Trust Are Essential to Community-Based Health Care NANCY SLATE, Carlos Cuellar came to Los Angeles from El Salvador 10 years ago and volunteered at local health clinics. In 1988, he received his physician's assistant certificate from USC. In 1991, he became part of the paid staff at the Clinica Para Las Americas, where he treats about 1,000 patients a month. Cuellar and his wife of eight years, Janine, the clinic's administrator, were interviewed by Nancy Slate. and
The Breath of Life : Off-Duty Officer Saves Boy Who Almost Became Drowning Victim ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FROM NOVELAS TO HARD NEWS TO WRESTLING, SPANISH OUTLETS SPEAK TO VIEWERS N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : This Operation Is a Success : Drew Medical School Has Emphasized Primary Care to Underserved Areas for Years. Now Its Methods Are a Major Component of Health Care Reform. LUCILLE RENWICK
Midwives Deliver a Choice at Gentle Birth Center ROBIN ABCARIAN
Scout Tells of His Tussle With Bear at Campsite : Ordeal: The 12-year-old boy keeps his sense of humor and says: 'I kind of swatted at him and he basically started chewing on my head. It was pretty terrifying.' MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature-Loving Nudists Possess Rights Too
TRAVEL
Bad Driver Record May Wreck Trip : Car rentals: Companies step up checks for high-risk drivers, who could be denied a car at the rental counter. JACK ADLER
Retracing Steps in High Southwest and Africa COLMAN ANDREWS
New England Fond
Smoke on Board
Send Us Your Best Shot
Ripped Off in Italy
TRAVEL INSIDER : Mississippi River Deluge Has Visitors on the Run : Tourism: Areas that haven't been inundated by high water are flooded with public misconceptions. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Tee for Two at International Resorts : Senior sports group organizes amateur golf tournaments at major courses in U.S., abroad. HANK KOVELL
Of Perfume and Olives on France's Cote d'Azur : From Grasse to Haut-de- Cagnes and Villefranche, tiny museums exhibit local art and history. JUDITH MORGAN
In Northern California, the Granddaddy Lake JOHN McKINNEY
Pain-Free Vacation Begins Feet First : Extra shoes, cotton-blend socks and simple medications help prevent the injuries that can quickly ruin a trip. KATHLEEN DOHENY
Las Vegas MGM Grand Plans an Early Opening KIM UPTON
Lovely Thai Island Still the Way It Was, Almost : On Phuket, you can sit on a near-deserted beach and devour mangoes or great chunks of fresh fish. BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
Middle America's Natural Paradise : Nebraska Sandhills Are an Unlikely Home for a Startling Variety of Wildlife RICHARD HOMAN, Homan is an assistant foreign editor at the Washington Post. and
Volcanoes, Glaciers and, Yes, Hostels in Iceland : Package deals make North Atlantic country's wonders more affordable. LUCY IZON
Closed Mondays
Medieval Masterpiece : The Czech Republic's Sleeping Beauty HELENA ZUKOWSKI, Zukowski is a free-lance writer who lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Grand Canyon Is Whole New World : A calm rafting trip and guided walks prove surprisingly amusing to children. So does an old-fashioned water fight. EILEEN OGINTZ
SPORTS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Sand Gives Them All a Hot Foot IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dumais Family Has Had a Lot of Drive to Dive : Training: Mother steered her children to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center--a 136-mile trip. LAUREN M. CABELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEAM TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Bergh Upstages Connors to Lead Dukes Past Phoenix, Into Final RAY GLIER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Built by Ruth, Threatened by George MALCOLM GLADWELL, WASHINGTON POST
After They Decided, It Was Pointless to Argue : 3 Chaminade Fencers Head for Penn State as Entry on a Mission LAUREN M. CABELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
View From the High Chair : Professional Tennis Umpire Jim Flood Says He Has to Put Up With More Verbal Abuse From Men Players IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing Well After Tragic Crash, Zambia Still in World Cup Hunt Associated Press
Revamping May End Up Costing Giants, 49ers From Associated Press
No End in Sight : Martina Says She Is Getting Better With Age and Still Enjoys Playing THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Shots Heard 'Round the Ward MARYANN HUDSON
Rams Say Gary, Price Must Take Deal Soon or Pay T.J. SIMERS
Kirby, Masakayan Run Win Streak to Record 21 Games : Pro volleyball: Top-seeded team gives up only 11 points in three matches at Long Beach to set WPVA record. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chang to Face a Tall Order : Tennis: He defeats Adams, but now gets Krajicek, who overpowered top-ranked Sampras to gain final. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names And Numbers ROSS NEWHAN
Angels Let McDowell Off Hook : Baseball: Close to chasing White Sox ace in third inning, they fail to capitalize during 6-4 loss and pitcher wins 18th. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : Major Changes in Minors for Valley Rookies JEFF FLETCHER
Rams Are Burned by Beuerlein : Pro football: Former Raider passes for two touchdowns to lead Cardinals to 24-13 exhibition victory. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ojeda Makes Return in Cleveland's Defeat From Associated Press
Raiders Welcome Dry Run : Pro football: In exhibition game against 49ers today at Stanford, they will face offense used by division rivals Kansas City and Denver. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Saberhagen Will Have Knee Surgery Associated Press
It's Hard to Stop a Love for Game JIM MURRAY
Fernando Takes Wing : After Earning Another Chance in the Majors, Former Dodger Sparks Orioles' Pennant Hopes ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL NOTES : Zubrin, Brown Finish One-Two in U.S. Diving
Booth Wins Girls' Junior Golf Title Associated Press
Her Best Stroke Is Her Last; Booth Wins Junior Title : Golf: Twenty-foot putt from fringe on the 18th gives her 1-up victory over Peru's Hayashida in USGA girls' final. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cromsigt's Stock Rises With 16th Saugus Win VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MacGregor Advances in Qualifying STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Day Long, They Ensure Talk Is Cheap MIKE DOWNEY
Morceli Barely Misses 3,000 World Record From Associated Press
La Habra's Wickersham Loses Fight With Cancer TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hey, He'll Take It : Scarsone Plays Sparingly for Giants, but Who's Complaining? CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Ready for a Dry Run on Defense : Pro football: In exhibition game against 49ers today at Stanford, they will face offense used by division rivals Kansas City and Denver. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanchez Vicario to Get Her Shot at No. 1 : Women's tennis: Spaniard cruises into final, where top-ranked Graf awaits. BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Amal Hayati, Stateutte Win at Saratoga From Associated Press
Lynch Trying Out for U.S. 'B' Team
GOLF ROUNDUP : Zoeller Zooms to a Four-Stroke Lead With a 66 From Associated Press
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : 'Winning Ugly' Can Mean Looking Good THOMAS BONK
WCC May Lose Automatic Berth to Baseball Playoffs : Colleges: Proposal before NCAA committee would force league champion to play a qualifying series against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rams Burned by Beuerlein : Pro football: Former Raider passes for two touchdowns to lead Cardinals to 24-13 exhibition victory. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marlins' Rally Misses by a Foot; Phillies Win From Associated Press
NFL EXHIBITION ROUNDUP : McMahon Helps Vikings Beat Bills From Associated Press
Their Home Court Is Where the Achy Breaky Hearts Are ERIC SHEPARD
Tidland Ousted from Western Amateur Associated Press
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Merely a Charge, or Act of Sin? ROSS NEWHAN
El Segundo Is Winner at State, 3-2 : Baseball: Unearned run in eighth inning is game-winner in first-round game of American Legion tournament. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49er Linebacker Faces Test vs. Raiders From Associated Press
Professional Beach Volleyball
DEL MAR : Flawlessly Catches Longshot to Win the Ramona Handicap DAVE DISTEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girdlestone Twice Sets Backstroke Marks
RACING ROUNDUP : American Winner Sets Hambletonian Marks From Associated Press
Despite Loss, Westchester Was Happy With Its Play : Baseball: The Babe Ruth District 2 runner-up advanced to the championship game before losing to Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks, 6-5. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Late Errors by Offerman Aid Reds, 9-6 : Dodgers: Bad throws in the eighth and ninth innings prove costly. The shortstop is booed, coming and going. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seles' Seclusion Stirs Mystery : She Is Recovering From Stab Wound in Colorado--Maybe JOHNETTE HOWARD, WASHINGTON POST
Moore Gets Chance He Wanted : College: Unable to distinguish himself athletically in high school, the Trojans are offering Kevin Moore an opportunity to earn playing time as a wide receiver. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ONE YEAR AFTER : Barcelona Struggles With Debt, High Taxes in Post-Olympic Era STEPHEN WADE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Coleman Won't Be Wearing a Halo BOB NIGHTENGALE
On the Rebound : Former Titan Derek Jones Is Putting All the Pieces of His Life Back In Order With Help of Basketball MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEAM TENNIS : Bergh Defeats Connors to Spark Dukes RAY GLIER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sampras Upset in Semifinals : Volvo tennis: Krajicek uses strong serve to beat the world's top-ranked player for first time. From Associated Press
BUSINESS
In Neighborhoods Overlooked by Banks, Check-Cashing Stores Flourish : Money: They charge high prices but offer services often unavailable to the poor. Congress debates fee caps. From Associated Press
Viratek Posts $1.1-Million Loss in 2nd Quarter
National Capability Is True Key to Science
RTC Allows Interest Rate Changes CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Wage Cuts, Once Unthinkable, May Become a Common Cost-Cutting Tool A. GARY SHILLING, A. GARY SHILLING is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., economic consultants and investment advisers based in New Jersey
Bill Would License Cashing Outlets and Regulate Fees Associated Press
Slaying the Giant : Microsoft Dominates the Vast Market for Computer Software. But by Knowing What Consumers Want, Two Bay Area Firms in Important Niches Are : Intuit Aims to Quicken the Pace of Automation JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Better to Wish Milken a Modicum of Guilt
Slaying the Giant : Microsoft Dominates the Vast Market for Computer Software. But by Knowing What Consumers Want, Two Bay Area Firms in Important Niches Are : Broderbund Nurtures Its Knack for New Games JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Margin Debt Soars as Borrowers Tap Equities KATHY M. KRISTOF
Learning How to Invest: A Survival Kit for Women JAMES FLANIGAN
We're Busy Exporting Jobs--Can't Someone Import an Idea?
Tustin Divorce Creates Landmark Access to Business Records : Litigation: The California Supreme Court compels a divorcing husband to disclose the tax records of his privately held corporation. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weighty Issue of Cargo Flights at John Wayne : Shipping: UPS wants an evening departure from the airport so it can pick up O.C. packages later and avoid its beat-the-clock drive to Long Beach. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentencing for Businessman Is Postponed : Courts: New date is set for Michael E. Parker of Newport Beach, who was convicted of defrauding a Beverly Hills thrift. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Takeuchi Named President of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America
ENTERTAINMENT
What Is It About Spago and Really Smoggy Cities? KATHIE JENKINS
In Brief LORRAINE ALI
In Brief ELENA OUMANO
In Brief RICHARD CROMELIN
In Brief HEIDI SIEGMUND
No. 1 in 'No Time'
Seeking Their Place in the Spotlight
The World According to Mae KEVIN THOMAS
Searching for Eclecticism? Mysticism? Try Hovhaness HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
Bruising Productions : All-U-Can-Eat Players claim the same desire as The Actors' Gang to bring classics of radical theater directly to the audiences ROBERT KOEHLER, Robert Koehler is a regular contributor to The Times.
A Lazy Afternoon in the Charming Lipp of Luxury LAURIE OCHOA
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Will 'Anything' Go Over? : What a concept--Nick Nolte and Albert Brooks sing the music of Prince and Sinead O'Connor, and emote too JEFFREY WELLS
Island's Identity
ART : Face to Face With Art, Life and TV : Video visionary Bill Viola explores spiritual and emotional realms, using the landscape to portray human consciousness SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer.
A Crash Course in the Germs JONATHAN GOLD
Hollywood Theaters Not Railing Against Metro Rail DON SHIRLEY
What's Everyone Got Against a Legend? : In his lifetime, Charles Mingus was a rebel and a true giant of jazz. Now the Library of Congress has acquired his works and he's gaining new prominence. So how come nobody plays his music? DON SNOWDEN, Don Snowden is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
CHILDREN : Trouble on the Tot Charts : As more marketable 'toons and celebrities move in, established children's recording artists face shrinking musical prospects LYNNE HEFFLEY, Lynne Heffley covers the children's beat for Calendar.
COVER STORY : Road Trip! : Andrei Codrescu is your basic droll Transylvanian poet and social commentator who was given a '68 Caddy and a mission: Find America and its soul JOE LEYDON, Joe Leydon is the film critic for the Houston Post
Case of the Blahs
POP MUSIC : Duran Duran? Oh No! Oh No! : Yes, yes, it's true. In one of the most dramatic reversals in history, the onetime rulers of '80s pop have returned from eight years in the desert of obscurity to again top the charts RICHARD CROMELIN, Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar
MOVIES : Remember Her Sometime : Mae West's 100th (or so) birthday is coming up. What was it about this larger-than-life actress that changed Hollywood forever? A look back by a friend and observer. KEVIN THOMAS, Kevin Thomas is a Times staff writer. He wrote the eulogy for West's funeral and was a close friend of hers in the last 10 years of her life.
All-Star Tribute Album? Ha! KISS Calls It Revenge Steve Hochman
Taking a Dive
Inclined Blends Scattered Influences Into Its Debut Album STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside / Valley Calendar.
Pix Tix Fix II
The Little Box in the Lower Left-Hand Corner
Violist's Virtuoso Self-Confidence Leads to Solo Philharmonic Bow DONNA PERLMUTTER, Donna Perlmutter writes regularly about music for The Times.
Center Helps Set Stage for Careers in Musical Theater LIBBY SLATE, Libby Slate is a regular contributor to The Times.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : This Madam's Book Isn't the Heidi Chronicles JANE GALBRAITH
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : . . . but Does Tatjana Patitz Know How to Whistle? MONICA YANT
OPINION
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW / Barbara Boxer : A 'Cockeyed Optimist' in the Ultimate Cynical Men's Club Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer, a contributing editor to The Times, is writing a book about power in America
The Economic Perils of Waiting for Washington : California: The budget ordeal teaches us that size and diversity are not rewarded on Capitol Hill, so it's time to develop our own devices. David Friedman, David Friedman, an L.A. attorney, is a visiting fellow at the MIT Japan program.
SURVING THE SYSTEM : Cynics Have Only Disdain for Partisan Politics Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988
A Lot of Money--but It's a Wise Investment : House refuses to cut U.S. intelligence budget any further
Justice for the Children : ABA study points out that youngsters often are denied even basis legal rights and services
PERSPECTIVE ON JUSTICE : A Fervor to Kill in a Doubtful Case : Do we tell the world he was 'just another black man'? Is that why no court heard all the evidence? DANNY GLOVER, Danny Glover is an actor and a concerned citizen. and
As the ERM Falls Apart, It's U.S. That Will Be Sorry : Europe: With collapse of the European Rate Mechanism, the EC moved a step farther from political union. And America had better start to care. Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin). He is now working on a book about U.S. foreign policy for the Twentieth Century Fund
Bumps on the Road to European Utopia
Remaking the Classics, Clinton-Style : Hollywood: Will Washington- struck movie-makers bring moral flexibility to the screen? JOHN J. PITNEY Jr., John J. Pitney Jr. is an assistant professor of government at Claremont-McKenna College in Claremont.
INS Sting
Clinton's Plan: Time for a Deal Robert G. Beckel, Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as Walter F. Mondale's campaign manager in 1984
White Guilt Won't Save the Bill of Rights : Sen. Moseley-Braun defeats the Confederacy, but who's taking up the cause of justice? NAT HENTOFF, Nat Hentoff is a New York-based columnist who specializes in Bill of Rights issues.
Portrayals of Los Angeles
Pope Struggles to Reverse Church's Ebbing Influence : Religion: In visiting the Americas, he will face the issues that are undermining his moral authority. Can Catholicism develop a human face? Tad Szulc, Tad Szulc, who will be traveling with the Pope this week, is writing a biography of John Paul II for Macmillian Publishing Co.
Kissing and Smoking
Justice in the Eyes of Those Who Hand It Out : Trial: When choosing between law and order, judges lean toward order, which is why Koon and Powell got 30 months for beating King. Charles L. Lindner, Charles L. Lindner, an attorney in Santa Monica, is past president of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Assn.
Overtaxing the Rich and the Dead : Clinton's retroactive increase is unconstitutional and breaches faith with the people. PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, Paul Craig Roberts, former assistant treasury secretary, is chairman of the Institute for Political Economy in Washington.
Xavier Hermosillo
Syria Looks for a Cozier Relationship With U.S.--and Israel Doesn't Object : Peace: With a cease-fire in Lebanon, Washington must grab the chance to invigorate the peace talks. As a first step, move the talks to Cairo. Howard R. Teicher, Howard R. Teicher, who served on the National Security Staff from 1982-87, is the co-author, with his wife, Gayle Radley Teicher, of "Twin Pillars to Desert Storm " (William Morrow & Co.)
An Old American Tradition: The 'Wrath of God' Scenario : Religion: Since the Puritans, Americans regarded natural disasters as signs from God. But they looked within themselves for the reason. Martin E. Marty, Martin E. Marty, a professor of religion at the University of Chicago, is senior editor of the Christian Century. He is co-editor of "Fundamentalism Observed" (University of Chicago Press)
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