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What happened on August 22, 1993
BOOKS
The Village of Refuge : CONSIDER THIS, SENORA, \o7 By Harriet Doerr (Harcourt Brace: $21.95; 256 pp.)\f7 By Charles Bowden, \o7 Bowden's most recent book (with Michael Binstein) is "Trust Me: Charles Keating & The Missing Billions" (Random House)\f7
A Cold Shoulder to Science : BAD SCIENCE: The Short Life and Weird Times of Cold Fusion, \o7 By Gary Taubes Random House; $25; 503 pp.)\f7 By James Gleick, \o7 Gleick, the author of "Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman," is working on a book about the telephone\f7
The Science of Sex : THE SEXUAL BRAIN, \o7 By Simon LeVay (A Bradford Book/The MIT Press: $22.50; 168 pp.)\f7 By Avodah K. Offit, \o7 Offit is a psychiatrist and writer. "Virtual Love," her novel dealing with erotic impulses, is scheduled for publication by Simon & Schuster early next year\f7
The Hunter in Our Heart : BLOODTIES: Nature, Culture, and the Hunt, \o7 By Ted Kerasote (Random House: $22; 320 pp.)\f7 By Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, \o7 Thomas, author of "The Harmless People," "Reindeer Moon," and "The Animal Wife," has written extensively on hunter-gatherers and animals. Her most recent book, "The Hidden Life of Dogs," has just been published\f7
Distinguishing Art From Artif ice : IN THE REALM OF APPEARANCES : The Art of Andy Warhol\o7 By John Yau (The Ecco Press: $19.95; 128 pp.) \f7
Tough Girls, Foolish Choices : FOXFIRE Confessions of a Girl Gang\o7 By Joyce Carol Oates (Dutton: $21; 328 pp.) \f7 By Reviewed By Cynthia Kadohata
Politics as Simple as ABC : STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: TV Anchors, Talk-Show Hosts and Presidential Candidates in the Improbable Campaign of 1992, \o7 By Thomas Rosenstiel (Hyperion: $24.59; 358 pp.)\f7 By Eric Alterman, \o7 Eric Alterman, a senior fellow of the World Policy Institute at the New School for Social Research, is the author of "Sound and Fury: The Washington Punditocracy and the Collapse of American Politics" (HarperCollins)\f7
Designing Woman : OTTOLINE MORRELL: Life on the Grand Scale, \o7 By Miranda Seymour (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $30; 452 pp.)\f7 By Georgia Jones-davis, \o7 Jones-Davis is an assistant Book Review editor\f7
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
WHAT MR COGITO THINKS ABOUT HELL, By Zbigniew Herbert
Nonfiction
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
A DAY AT THE BEACH \o7 by Geoffrey Wolff (Vintage: $12... By Charles Solomon
The Book's The Thing By David Lohrey
NEWS
Cultural Amnesia
Barney's Rubble
Tiptoeing Again
Sino Perplexity
KISS and Tell
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. By Greg Krikorian
A Tent That Includes All : Venice Camp Has Promoted Ethnic Harmony for 25 Years By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
44 More Police to Ride Bus Lines : Transportation: The MTA will add 40 more buses, but riders will still be lucky to find seats on the nation's most crowded system. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PICO-UNION : Comprehensive Aid Program for Families By Jake Doherty
PICO-UNION : Carnival to Include Health Screenings By Jake Doherty
WESTLAKE : Apartment Landlord Under House Arrest By Jake Doherty
MID-WILSHIRE : Youths to Join March on Washington '93 By Jake Doherty
CRENSHAW : Job Activist Targets Black-Owned Firm By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Heart Assn. Slates Volunteer Meeting By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Real Crimes Give Birth to Comic Hero By Erin J. Aubry
WATTS : Ex-Jordan Teacher Named Principal By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH : Poker School Aims to Staff New Casino By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Grant Will Send Youths to Monterey By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH : Panel to Tackle Local Rebuilding By Sandra Hernandez
HUNTINGTON PARK : Free Workshops for Small Businesses By Mary Helen Berg
HUNTINGTON PARK : Center Fills Library Gaps for Students
SOUTHEAST AREA : Assessment Districts Urged for Libraries By Mary Helen Berg
HUNTINGTON PARK : Rape Suspect May Be Tied to 6 L.A. Crimes By Mary Helen Berg
EAST LOS ANGELES : Some Sisterly Advice From Adult Mentors By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : AIDS Hot Line Seeks Bilingual Volunteers By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Health Tests, Classes on Cardiovascular Ills By Mary Anne Perez
EL SERENO : Signal Installed at Site of Fatal Accident By Mary Anne Perez
DOWNTOWN : City Orders Cleanup at Adult Theater By Iris Yokoi
LITTLE TOKYO : Library to Move to Neptune Building By Iris Yokoi
'I Like Everything About These Projects'
Blessed Woman By Erin J. Aubry
Labor Dispute Threatens Opening of Convention Center By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Molina's Office Picketed Over Plan to Evict Clinic By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Children's Health Fairs Scheduled
Facing College: How Parents Can Help : A freshman's feelings of freedom and maturity can be overwhelmed by doubts, insecurity and anxiety. Parents' emotional support--and lack of pressure--can make the experience less frustrating. By Rodolfo Leyva, \o7 For 16 years, Rodolfo (Rudy) Leyva was director of USC's Freshman Access Program, a support program for students. Leyva, who has a doctorate in urban studies from USC, has worked for the Los Angeles Department of Housing since 1988\f7
Statement About Christian 'Aura' Found Troubling
Issue: Drive-By Shootings \o7 Compiled by Mary Anne Perez\f7 / \o7 Times community correspondent\f7
Trivia Can Obscure Problems : Issues that are changing the face of the city are getting short shrift by media preoccupied with mundane trouble such as Heidi Fleiss. By Celes King Iii, \o7 Celes King III is a local businessman and state chairman of the California Chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality. and \f7
House Of Representatives
Gonzales: Will He Be Sitting Pretty Again? : After Personal and Professional Setbacks, '84 Olympic Champ Is Ready to Return to the Ring By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : Undefeated De La Hoya Seeks Win No. 9 as a Pro By Charles Smith and Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Junior College Kick-Off: Sept. 11 : Demise of East L.A. Football Program Has Been a Boon to Glendale College By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youthful Crenshaw Squad Pinning Its Hopes on Fomond By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON PARK : East L.A. College Satellite Plan Delayed By Mary Helen Berg
Surveys Point to Racial Bias by Landlords : Housing: Pasadena and El Monte fund studies that find whites were offered better terms and lower rents than better-qualified blacks. In some cases, discrimination against African-Americans is blatant. By Philip P. Pan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Space Buffs Eager for New Photos to Clarify the Fuzzy Face on Mars : Science: The spacecraft Observer is scheduled to arrive Tuesday and begin sending back high-resolution pictures to JPL. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baldwin Park : Benefit for Flood Victims
Irwindale : Ready Pac to Sell Bonds
Monterey Park : Youths Donate 22,000 Hours
Monterey Park : Auxiliary Firefighters Hired
The Region : Libraries Reduce Hours
Volunteer Brings Artist's Touch to City Hall Exhibits By Anne Louise Bannon
San Gabriel : Police Officers Get Raise
San Dimas : Mobile Home Ordinance
Pay Cut Urged for All City Staff, Not Just Police
Closing BKK Would Be Costly, Study Says : Economy: The region would lose hundreds of millions of dollars if the landfill shuts down in 1995, according to research funded by the dump's operators. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposed General Plan in Diamond Bar
710 Freeway Link and Its Effect on Traffic
Representatives' Forum on Illegal Immigrants
Disneyland and Library Funding
A Perspective on the Dangers of Drowning
Symbols of Hate Heighten Burglary Victims' Fears By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners Pay the Price : Home Values Decline--and There's No End in Sight By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena Joins Trend of Longer, Fewer Shifts for Patrol Officers By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q & A : New Police Chief Romero Ready to Tackle Bell Gardens' Problems By Jill Gottesman.
Talk Is Cheap, and Also Valuable : Dispute Resolution Process Gains Popularity by Avoiding High Cost of Long Legal Battles By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intruders Linked to 11 Robberies : Crime: Police speculate the nighttime break-ins--in which residents are bound with phone cords--are the work of one group. By Vicki Torres and Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Fight Flight of Students to Los Alamitos : Education: Day care services in the upscale district drain pupils who later enroll in its elementaries. Long Beach plans to start its own programs--and recapture state funding. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Tightest Race in the Shipping Business : Transit: Air cargo companies, battling traffic to get to the airport with overnight parcels, lobby for permission to fly out of John Wayne in Orange County. By Chris Woodyard and Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ancient Stories to Fill a Starry Night By Emily Adams
The Doctor's in the House : Radio: On 'Loveline,' scholarly Dr. Drew dispenses advice on sex, drugs and heartache to teen-agers, and tolerates his crass disc jockey pal. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotting the Warning Signs That Your Child Needs Counseling By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Balanced View of School Budgets Needed
Some Possible Reasons for Catalina's Decline
Hermosa Beach Hurt by Parking Problems
12-Year Spending Spree by Board of Supervisors
Grad Students Need Not Apply to Area Colleges
Stand on Grades
Doubts About Bid
Concern for Cuts in Library Funds
A Good Start on Indigent Health Care
Rats! No Help Here
Various Takeoffs on El Toro Conversion
Rehabilitation, Not Jails, Is the Answer
Residents' Say Needed on City's Plans
No More Excuses for Breaking the Law
Katz Is Good at Waffling
Support of Illegal Work Force Is Unethical
Turnout Disappointing on School Breakup Issue
A 2nd Tragedy Follows Fatal Stabbing at ATM
Unfortunate Truth About Nursing Homes
Smokers Have Become a Persecuted Minority
School Voucher Initiative Has Major Imperfections
CSUN Does Not Offer Instruction in Tagging
Anaheim Officer Is Not the Villain
Our Patients, Families Say Otherwise
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: Next Sunday's closing of "Phantom of... By Jerry Hicks
Stricken Navajo Uranium Miners Must Battle Federal Bureaucracy : Radiation: They clawed yellowcake out of the ground to fuel Cold War weapons; more than 400 of them died because of it. By William F. Rawson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NO ROOM: Suspect you have been turned down by a landlord...
The Problem: Everyone's Going to Katmandu : Himalayas: About 1 million of Nepal's 20 million residents live in Katmandu Valley. That means gridlock, smog, pollution, a housing shortage. No relief is in sight. By Mercer Cross, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Requiem Sounds for Germany's World-Renowned Piano Manufacturer : Berlin: Composers have proclaimed Bechsteins 'superior to all others' and 'the most beautiful and most refined.' But the firm has filed for bankruptcy, victim of high costs, low demand, mass production. By Rick Atkinson, THE WASHINGTON POST
GE Jet Engine Division to Eliminate 4,000 Jobs \o7 Associated Press\f7
Judge Throws Book at Lawyer, Orders a Copy \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Simians Have Rights Too, Activists Insist : Apes: United Nations is urged to adopt a declaration that would protect gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees and prohibit torture, use in circuses and other entertainment. By Geoff Spencer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Air Force Crash Takes 13 Lives and Peace of Mind--on Technicality : Military: Survivors can't collect extra insurance benefits because policies did not take effect until 162 minutes after deaths. Dispute involves which time measurement to use--Greenwich Mean Time or local time? By Jim Klockow, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Postal Country Legends \o7 Associated Press\f7
Kiwi Wine Industry Grows at Heady Pace : New Zealand: Vintners face a wine shortage, and a dilemma: Should they continue to promote exports, thus angering domestic consumers, or satisfy those at home, thus damaging sales abroad? By Winsor Dobbin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drug 'Cat' Clawing Up Michigan : Narcotics: Methcathinone is 'spreading like wildfire' in the Upper Peninsula, prosecutor says. It's less expensive than cocaine, but just as dangerous. By John Flesher, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robot Sub Turns Science Fiction Into Science Fact By Jon Marcus, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Look Back at Chicago Convention Riots, 25 Years Later ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Look Back at Chicago Convention Riots, 25 Years Later : The Protester : The former organizer for the SDS is a commodities trader who practices capitalism. He says he wouldn't object if his son joined the military. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Look Back at Chicago Convention Riots, 25 Years Later : The Policeman : He maintains that the demonstrators were to blame for the rioting. When he sees former protesters as capitalists, he sees that as evidence that his side was right. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS
In New York, It's 3 Rs and an A: Asbestos By Larry Mcshane, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police View Vendor's Thong as Wrong \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bradford O'Neil; Screenwriter Directed 'House of Correction'
No Miracle in Human Growth Hormone : Health: Study fits a pattern that indicates supplements do not help athlete become stronger. By Ira Dreyfuss, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Perfect' Fashion Models Get Computer-Assisted Allure By Laura Wangenheim, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Fate of Chinese Youths Raises INS Concerns By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reborn Communists Gain Ground in Russia : Politics: Two years ago, they were banned. But the New Reds have more adherents than any other faction. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convoy Reaches S. Bosnia City--but Without Food \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
A Study in Stress: Students Cram for Overhauled SAT : Education: The dreaded college entrance exam will be unveiled in spring. Prep courses do a thriving business. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicaragua Presses for End to Crisis : Hostages: Government wins release of 14, but two dueling factions still hold more than 70 captive. Series of explosive events weakens Chamorro's ability to govern. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's Role as 'New Democrat' Faces Key Tests By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Nation's Children in Lockup : Political and social pressures have shifted the focus of juvenile justice from rehabilitation to punishment. The result, experts say, is a system that is not working and is open to abuse. By Ron Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Team Riordan Shaping Up for a Season of Hardball : City Hall: The Three Bills lead the way as major issues loom. Some view shaky start as spring training jitters. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime and Punishment : If David Mason Keeps Tuesday's Date With the Gas Chamber, a Life of Torment and Violence Will Have Come Full Circle By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Siege Begins at Smog Palace By Peter H. King
Federal Court Survey Finds Gender Bias in 9th Circuit : Discrimination: Nearly 60% of female lawyers report harassment. The problem affects career advancement and outcome of cases involving women, they say. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Simple Pleasures : It's not just parents who attend the Little League regional tournament in San Bernardino. Thousands of fans return year after year because of the friendly atmosphere and the innocence of youth baseball. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Black Police Officers Stage Protest March From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 Accused Muslim Extremists Get Death for Egypt Killings \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : Israel Must Balance Its Security, Peace Efforts : Mideast: New attacks on soldiers create dilemma. But Rabin insists halting talks would only reward extremists. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : 'Bad Mood' Resulted in American's Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Suspect in Serial Killings Is Held From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Airport Closed to Commercial Traffic From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Russian Trade Official Quits Amid Scandal \o7 From Reuters\f7
Alaska Fishing Boats Block Oil Tankers \o7 Associated Press\f7
Activists Surround Clinic Where Doctor Was Shot : Abortion: Human wall clears the way for arriving patients while demonstrators on both sides trade shouts. By Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castro Praises U.S. Hunger Strikers \o7 Reuters\f7
Clinton Says Health Reform Needed for Economic Revival : Insurance: But Gov. Wilson says plan for employers to pay 80% of premiums would harm small companies. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdict in on 1 of 2 Tried in Police Beating \o7 Associated Press\f7
Surviving Twin Still Improving, Doctor Reports \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
Dead Body Leads to Charge Against Son \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man's Daughter, Wife Die Same Day \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wounded Japanese Student Dies \o7 Associated Press\f7
A Study in Stress: Students Cram for Overhauled SAT By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hilbun's Life a Study in Contradictions : Profile: Man charged in deadly O.C. rampage seemed ordinary to some, deeply disturbed to others. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : O.C. Residents Call Migrants a Burden : Immigration: 80% of those surveyed see illegal residents as problem. There is no unity on a solution. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Agencies Probe Canyon Fire Deaths : Investigation: Fast-moving blaze killed two firefighters. Seal Beach resident is among two others critically injured. By David Freed and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Death Penalty Opponents March in Orange : Rally: About 30 people gather at park and march downtown to protest the execution scheduled for Tuesday at San Quentin. By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Robbed Bank of America in Buena Park Sought
Massacre Toll Raised to 70 \o7 Reuters\f7
6 Held in New Shooting Near Scene of Earlier Fatal Attack Close to School
The Music News of Madison County : 'Bridges' fades as Mailer goes C&W with 'Ancient Evenings'; Didion's 'Slouching' 12 with bullet; Welty to switch labels? : \o7 Robert James Waller ruled the best-seller list with his "The Bridges of Madison County." Now the author has released an album called "The Ballads of Madison County." Is this the beginning of a trend?\f7 By Bruce Mccall, \o7 Bruce McCall is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker\f7
Mayor Riordan
Public Safety in Los Angeles
We Can Do Business
Unspent Riot Counseling Funds
Gun Control
Kurtis, Angelo, Jason, Jeff, Alex And Gabe
Phuket Critic
Japan in a Flash
Misinformation
Strong Medicine : PRAIRIE DRAMA BUILDS A BIG AUDIENCE AFTER A HESITANT START ON CBS By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dr. Quinn's Guiding Light By Susan King Susan King..Bd: Times Staff Writer
A kind of B-movie morality tale, the fact-based 1992 TV... By Kevin Thomas
Camille Claudel (Bravo Monday at 7 p.m., Tuesday at... By Kevin Thomas
A Wilder West : THE FOURTH NETWORK HOPS ON THE WESTERN WAGON WITH 'BRISCO COUNTY' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : Miller Time on TNT : THE PLAYWRIGHT PICKS ONE OF HIS LESSER-KNOWN DRAMAS FOR 'SCREENWORKS' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Seinfeld's' Insensitivity
Commentary : SO MANY CHANNELS, SO LITTLE TO WATCH By James Endrst, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Focus : Escape Routes : NBC LATHERS UP PRIME TIME WITH TWO SOAPY MINISERIES By Beth Kleid, Beth Kleid is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
'Avonlea' Jumps From The Pages To Disney And Now To Video By Martie Zad, THE WASHINGTON POST
WITH AN EYE ON ... : What 'Matters' to a 17-year-old actress making a future now By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JONATHAN DEMME : Family Ties By John Anderson, NEWSDAY
Retro : Magnum Force : DETECTIVE SHOW GAVE SELLECK HIS PLACE IN THE SUN By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Byrds perform "Mr. Spaceman" and "Going Back" on The...
Dudley and Disney team up to stage a youthf-filled symphony By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Equality: Each Victory Brings New Battles By Robin Abcarian
The Noise Plague : Urban life is getting LOUDER. The constant aural assault injures our ears--as well as our nerves and neighborly relations. By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soundbusters Pull the Plug on Noise By Bettijane Levine
A-to-Z Circuit COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
A New Day for an Old Derby By Bill Higgins
Warren Farrell's Myth: Victor or Victim?
A Soviet Reunion : Literature: Olga Andreyev Carlisle's memoirs track the history of her literary family in a nation of change. By John Boudreau, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Odds-on Losers : The number of teen-agers gambling for money is rising, but even though betting can lead to addiction, many O.C. parents and teachers have a casual attitude about this potentially destructive pastime By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Actually Culver City's Evil Twin, Burbank
New Day Is Dawning for L.A. Schools : Education: The ambitious LEARN project, called the last hope for the troubled district, is about to be launched on 5 local elementary campuses. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bottom Line: Housing Market May Be Mending : Real Estate: Despite a three-year slump, experts say prices are stabilizing, especially for homes under $500,000. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some questions never die. Is there a Loch Ness Monster... By M. Harris
Architect Sees L.A. as a Laboratory for the Rest of the Country By Christina V. Godbey
Using Bond Funds to Replace Existing Schools
ENTERTAINMENT
Dan Richter Still Goes Ape Over '2001' By Jeffrey Wells
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Interview With the Vampire's Picky Creator By Elaine Dutka
Does Taper's Davidson Have an Heir Apparent? Let's Ask By Don Shirley
Grieg Concerto Not Minor to Richter, Michelangeli By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
NEW RELEASES : Unconvincing 'Moments' as Lady Day By Leonard Feather
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Zan Stewart
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Randy Lewis
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Leonard Feather
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Zan Stewart
Maria McKee, Rage, U2: What Else Do You Want? By Robert Hilburn, \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic. \f7
A Babyface for Romance By Connie Johnson
THE BREEDERS "Last Splash" \o7 Elektra\f7 * * The Breeders... By Lorraine Ali
BILLY JOEL "River of Dreams" \o7 Columbia\f7 * * Joel is a... By Chris Willman
'Falling' Up
In Brief By Randy Lewis
In Brief By Randy Lewis
In Brief By Steve Hochman
In Brief By Lorraine Ali
In Brief By Randy Lewis
In Brief By Mario Munoz
The Bee Gees and Meat Loaf Go Back on the Menu By Bruce Haring
While there's no new Public Enemy album on the horizon...
THE LAST HEH-HEH: MTV is apparently going to have to pay... By Steve Hochman
RAGE OFF: KROQ-FM has banned Rage Against the Machine from... By David Adelson
INDUSTRY CHATTER: Word is that John Branca, the powerhouse... By Steve Hochman and Bruce Haring
THE LAST WORD: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers previewed...
Bistro-Fare Brouhaha Leads to Fennel Chef's Exit By Kathie Jenkins
An Evening at Victor's By Laurie Ochoa
POP MUSIC : Two-Decade Countdown to Ecstasy : After a 19-year hiatus, those sophisticated, subversive jazz punks Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are back to do it again live, out on the road. It's not some kind of nostalgia sell-out thing, is it? By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
ART : Money Can't Buy This Guy's Love : Why does artist Jimmie Durham short-circuit his own fame and fortune? It's simply a matter of his own personal politics By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
Movies : Is There Ruhm for Another? : Blake Edwards attempts to revive the once hugely successful 'Pink Panther' series, but will a new generation fall for an Italian comedian playing the son of the bumbling Clouseau? By Jack Mathews, \o7 Jack Mathews is the film critic for Newsday. and \f7
RADIO : The Talk of the Town? It's White : In L.A.'s melting pot market, minority radio talk show hosts need not apply . . . : except maybe on weekends By Judith Michaelson, \f7 and \o7 Judith Michaelson is a Times staff writer.
THEATER : She Who Laughs Last . . . : Holly Hughes' battles with National Endowment for the Arts are behind her now. She's also over her writer's block. Her latest trip explores family ties and, of course, her sexuality By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
COVER STORY : Every Day Was High Noon : That's the way it seemed when Sherry Lansing took over rebuilding Paramount. Now that the tough stuff is out of the way, the really hard work starts. Hey, just another day in Hollywood. By Robert W. Welkos, \o7 Robert W. Welkos is a Times staff writer. \f7
Straight Talk From the Boss By Dennis Hunt, \o7 Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Doo-Wop Lives On : The 1950s singing style enjoys a resurgence with radio shows, live acts and its own 300-member fan club By Jeff Prugh, \o7 Jeff Prugh is a Times staff writer. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Performances at Bowl to Set Stage for a Mother and Son Reunion By Donna Perlmutter, \o7 Donna Perlmutter writes regularly about music for The Times. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : After All These Careers, Deejay Wink Martindale Is Still on the Air By Michael Arkush, \o7 Michael Arkush is a Times staff writer. \f7
BUSINESS
Inadequate Global Demand Should Be Clinton Job Summit Focus By George L. Perry, GEORGE L. PERRY \o7 is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution research organization in Washington\f7
How to Tell If You're on Fast Track By Carla Lazzareschi
Clinton's Antitrust Chief Takes Tough New Look at Rules : Law: Reagan guidelines have been withdrawn. Despite staff cuts, the division aims to target foreign 'cartels.' By Ronald J. Ostrow and Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WIRED : Businesses Create Cyberspace Land Rush on the Internet By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Acupuncture to Yoga, Alternative Healing Gains Ground : Medicine: Americans spend $13.7 billion in unorthodox forms of treatment, a study says. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Want to Give Internet a Look-See? Here Are Some Starting Points By Carla Lazzareschi
Middle Class Needs to Read Budget's Fine Print By Kathy M. Kristof
Bank Names New Branch Business Manager
* Vincent S. Pino, an executive vice president with...
* Hugh W. Pendleton has been appointed vice president of...
* Donald L. Gorsch has joined Sutro & Co. Inc. as vice...
* Robert J. Erra has been appointed to the board of...
* Connie Tolleson has been promoted to vice president of...
* Jeffrey D. Hoffman has been promoted to president of...
O.C. Brokers Not All Sold on Sharing Their Listings : Real estate: Some independents fear that Smith Guide data will be restricted, locking them out of the fiercely competitive market. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Stocks, Bonds and Real Estate Figure in Retirees' Portfolio : Government: The county pension fund earned a 14% return last year. Some say directors should not invest in certain industries. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Association Has $38.5 Million Invested in Firms Tied to S. Africa By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Aboard! : Big Crowds Turn Out to Take Metrolink to County Fair By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gangs Erode Feelings of Security in Santa Paula : Crime: City officials pin hopes on organizing youths and opening a teen center. But police say they are unable to crack down because of an impenetrable code of silence. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beach Enclave at Home With Its Isolation : Ventura: Pierpont Bay residents are cut off from the rest of the city by a freeway and have little visitor parking. So they have the sand all to themselves--as they prefer it. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : College Foundation Director Steps Down By Matthew Mosk
VENTURA : 150 Make a Run to Help Library By Matthew Mosk
Yellowstone Springs Back After Devastating Inferno : Ecology: Wildflowers, grass and lodgepole pine saplings have sprouted among the trees blackened five years ago. Lush thickets feed on ash- and nutrient-rich soil. By Kurt J. Repanshek, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Health Director Named \o7 Associated Press\f7
OXNARD : Housing Proposal Is Attacked at Hearing By Patrick Mccartney
Man Is Arrested in Suspected Hate Crime By Rodney Bosch
Transient Guilty in Strangulation Over Panhandling Turf \o7 Associated Press\f7
You can buy your 'Free Willy' fan a whale of a gift--with a price tag to match. KIM KOWSKY, with staff reports
The Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion will be there... By Michele Fuetsch
Heart Doctor Proves a Lightning Rod for Health Care Reform : Thousand Oaks: Irving Loh has earned a following as a White House adviser. But controversy dogs him. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Clarance H. Parlour; Rector Emeritus
Proposed Thousand Oaks Law Would Ban Home Businesses : Neighborhoods: The ordinance, to be unveiled this fall, would outlaw any cottage industry in which clients visit residences. It would face public review. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Northwest Seeking Energy Alternatives : Conservation: Region exploring turbines fueled by natural gas, co-generation using waste heat from factories, and such sources as wind, solar, geothermal. By William Mccall, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pea Cyst Nematodes Show Up in U.S. Soil Associated Press
Tourist Stop in Permafrost : Visitors Offered Look at Oil Fields, Dip in Frigid Alaska Waters By Dean Fosdick, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Affordable Housing Is a Good Sign : Costa Mesa, Irvine Projects Are Positive Steps, But More of These Dwellings Are Needed
Campaign Donor Limits Will Pay Off : * But Reforms Must Be Enforced to Serve Their Purpose
Cargo Flights Shouldn't Be Excess Baggage : * Everyone Suffers When Shippers Must Use Freeways Instead of John Wayne Airport
COMMENTARY ON HEALTH CARE : The County Can't Afford Not to Provide Preventive Services : With budgets shrinking, police, health and social workers and others must work together to save lives, time and money. By Chauncey A. Alexander, \f7 and \o7 Chauncey A. Alexander is founder of the United Way Health Care Council and a faculty member of the department of social work at Cal State Long Beach.
Time for Sacramento to Join Smoking Fray : Rate of Firms Adopting Ban Shows Need for State Support
Alarcon Silences the Trust Fund Flap : New Councilman Uses a Diplomatic Approach to Diffuse Problem Created by Predecessor
On-the-Air Panel Meetings Won't Fly : Televising the Burbank Airport Authority Will Waste Money and Fail to Quiet the Critics
Plugged In to Better Learning : Well-crafted, engaging software can bring back the atmosphere of civilized discourse that has been missing from classrooms--and homes. By Richard Kahlenberg, \o7 Richard Kahlenberg of North Hollywood writes regularly for The Times\f7
Troubled Waters : The cost-to-benefit ratio of the $150-million to $200-million project has not been thoroughly examined by the Department of Water and Power. By Albert Glazerman, \f7 and \o7 Albert Glazerman is chairman of Concerned Residents for Lake Encino.
It's hard, When Making the Right Choice Comes Out of Your Pocketbook : Cheating the insurance company on a car repair bill seemed minor. But then the schoolteacher recalled teaching students a lesson on morality and ethics. By Adrienne Mack, \o7 Adrienne Mack teaches English at Monroe High School in North Hills. and \f7
Officials Investigating Fatal Fire : Emergencies: Questions center on experience of crew and weather and safety conditions. 'It was a safe operation,' county inspector says. By Lee Romney and David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rodney King Charged With Drunk Driving : Crime: He is cited after allegedly smashing a vehicle into a wall. It is his fourth arrest since the infamous 1991 beating. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing the Smoke and Mirrors Game in the Capitol By Bill Boyarsky
Hidden Charms : Festival Gives Visitors a Glimpse of Leimert Park, an African-American Cultural Haven in Southwest L.A. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Urges Blacks to Aim for Leadership Jobs : Lectures: He gives a rousing speech at gathering for federal employees. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District to Drop Disney Project Suit : Agreement: Tentative deal calls for park to provide aid for arts programs and support for new Anaheim City schools. It is the final district to go along. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remembering a Rite of Passage for the Boys of Summer DANA PARSONS
A Place Called Hope : Addicts Rehabilitate in Strict Program That Has Long Waiting List By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Taking a Private Approach to Public Jobs : Services: All municipalities in the county contract out at least one job. But the practice, which is seen as a way to save taxpayer money, is hotly contested by local unions and employee associations. By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Says Officers' Offenses 'Stupid' but Not Criminal By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yorba Linda Mayor Proposes Annexing Land to Get School : Education: He says a boundary change could bring Esperanza High into the city and give community more pride. Anaheim officials are lukewarm to the idea. By Danielle A. Fouquette, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Huntington Beach Celebrates Pierfest With Crafts, Music By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man in Truck Shot, Killed in Santa Ana
Rapist Menaced Sleeping Children of His Victim
Train Strikes, Kills Man in Lake Forest
Curiosity in the Air : Aviation: Military aircraft, a sky-diving exhibition and an awards ceremony for female pilots highlight the annual event at Van Nuys Airport. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lawyer With a Conscience--It's No Joke : When Jack Berman fell victim to Gian Luigi Ferri's craziness . . . it provided further evidence that the good seem to have an unusual knack for dying young. By Scott Harris
Armed Men Rob Sewing Factory Staff
Body of Man Found in Car Trunk
Labor Day Weekend Concert Planned to Benefit 3 Parks By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palmdale Moving to Take Over High School : Education: It would be the second defection from the Antelope Valley district. A petition drive is under way. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
North Hills Housing-Bias Suit Called a Rarity : Courts: Anti-discrimination groups applaud the federal action against the landlord, but say budget cuts have weakened state efforts. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Plans Anti-Gang Program That May Work--Jobs : Employment: Harbor area's Toberman Settlement House wants to start a packaging firm that would employ 50 to 60 youths at all levels of the business--a learning as well as earning experience. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Firms Aren't Ready to Give Up on the Military : Jobs: Despite talk of technology conversion, companies still seek Pentagon funds. Efforts seem to have paid off for Northrop, which could profit from the F/A-18 fighter contract. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Researchers Spend Summer in Lab : Science: College-bound teens get firsthand experience in biomedical experimentation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red-Hot for Restoration : History: Built in 1911 and once part of the L.A. trolley system, Red Car No. 4601 also served as home to a Torrance family. Now a businessman's interest in the Wilson Park eyesore gets the city's attention. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inmate Charged With Murder of USC Student
Unfair Housing : Filing Suit Against Discrimination
OPINION
The New Urban Republican : Riordan and other big-city Republican mayors know that anti-tax, anti-government policies won't solve urban problems. By Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and an international fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Business. He is also business-trends analyst for KTTV Fox News\f7
Clinton's Policies Have FDR Rolling in His Grave : Presidency: The deficit obsession and higher taxes for the 'working rich' have brought Republicans back to life. Old Democratic lessons forgotten. By Kevin Phillips, \o7 Kevin Phillips, publisher of the American Political Report, is the author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor." His most recent book is "Boiling Point: Republicans, Democrats and the Decline of Middle-Class Prosperity" (Random House)\f7
The Afghanistan Problem Has Returned to Haunt Us : Policy: The U.S. fondness for proxy wars in the '80s armed and trained an Islamic extremism that has reach our shores. But all is not lost. By John Balbach, \o7 John Balbach, former staff director of the Congressional Task Force on Afghanistan, recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan. He is currently an associate with the Gorbachev Foundation, USA\f7
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Justice Finally Comes in the Orangeburg Massacre By Jack Bass, \o7 Jack Bass is a professor of journalism at the University of Mississippi\f7
The United Nations Is on the Verge of Retreating in the Face of a Success : Cambodia: After years of bloodshed, a democratic government is near. Not extending the U.N. mandate would betray the people. By Richard H. Solomon and Sichan Siv, \o7 Sichan Siv served as deputy assistant to the President for public liaison, 1989-92. Richard H. Solomon was assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs during the same period\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Stanley 'Tookie' Williams : The Crips Co-founder Now Realizes Violence Does Not Solve Anything By Barbara Cottman Becnel, \o7 Barbara Cottman Becnel is writing a book about the history of the Crips and Bloods, to be published by Macmillan Books in the fall of 1994. She interviewed Williams in San Quentin state prison\f7
Family: It's an Affair of the Heart
So Close, and Yet So Far : Two area aerospace firms lose out in space station decision
Herald a Glorious Market--From Yukon to Yucatan : Reforming a trade relationship 'driven more by accident than design'
PERSPECTIVE ON RELIGION : Catholics Go Their Own Way : Harassing the laity on marital sex arose in the last 70 years, going against the grain of a diverse church. By Andrew Greeley, \o7 Father Andrew Greeley is a professor of sociology at the University of Chicago. His latest novel is "Fall From Grace" (Putnam, 1993)\f7
What Haunts a 'True Crime' Author : Media: A journalist's book becomes TV's tale; might that inspire another killing? By Sue Horton, \o7 Sue Horton is an assistant professor of journalism at USC\f7
It's Land of the Free--for Nonsmokers : Instead of bans in all restaurants, let the free market work, giving everyone a choice. By Bruce Herschensohn, \o7 Bruce Herschensohn, a former television commentator and senatorial candidate, is a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute\f7
Shed No Tax Tears for 'Small' Business : The 'small' business lobby is run by and for larger businesses; most truly small firms won't be hit be a tax hike. By Michael Kinsley, \o7 Michael Kinsley's column appears in the New Republic, where he is a senior editor\f7
Why Some of L.A.'s Latino Leaders Take a Walk on Immigration : Politics: Mexican-American politicians not only condone high numbers of migrants, they are dependent upon them for visibility and influence. By Peter Skerry, \o7 Peter Skerry, who teaches political science at UCLA, is author of "Mexican Americans: The Ambivalent Minority" (The Free Press)\f7
REAL ESTATE
Please ... No 'Three Little Pig' Jokes : A Waste Product, Straw Is Being Used to Build Efficient, Affordable Houses By Michael Haederle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Haederle is a free-lance writer based in Albuquerque, N.M\f7
Re-Re-Refi By Ellen Melinkoff, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Melinkoff is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Mo' House for 'Money' Star By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NATION'S HOUSING : New Tax Law to Benefit Some Rental Owners By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group\f7
Resources Helpful to Homeowner Boards By Jan Hickenbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Hickenbottom is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization\f7
Southland Home Resales Had Modest Growth in July Special to The Times
Your Mortgage : Judging Your 'Comfort Level' With Loan By Ellen James Martin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate\f7
Household Toxic Waste Roundups Set From a Times Staff Writer
Straw-Bale Demo Home By Michael Haederle
SPORTS
Rams Come Up Short Again : NFL: Knox sees some encouraging things despite losing to Browns, 21-10, to fall to 0-3 in preseason. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Be Ready for a Life of Agony By Jim Murray
Running Wild : Going Out of the Way to Find Orange County's Top 10 Runs By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis' Homer in Ninth Leads Angels By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Get Lift Against Cardinals By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fan Alleges Abuse by Dodger Security By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Seeking Silver Lining : Pro football: They see positive signs despite losing to Browns, 21-10, and falling to 0-3 in exhibition season. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Sox Acquire Deer in Trade With Tigers By Sean Horgan, HARTFORD COURANT
Bertrando Never Headed in Classic By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Mickelson Takes Lead as Blackmar Stumbles From Associated Press
Jordan: Time for Life to Go On From Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Sprinters Show World They're Not Washed Up Yet : Track and field: Without Lewis this time, men's 400-meter relay team equals world record in semifinal heat. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Odd Diet Left Them All Open-Mouthed By Shav Glick
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Medvedev and His Big Serve Are Too Much for Agassi From Associated Press
Traveling Man : USC Defensive Coordinator Don Lindsey Has Compiled Quite a Resume By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Two Have Been Our Lions in Winter By Mike Downey
Cheers All Around : Enthusiasm Returns to USC With Second Coming of John Robinson By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yankees Win in Kamieniecki's Den From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Muscle Pull Causes Ryan to Leave Game From Associated Press
HOCKEY : Gretzky's Legacy Seen in Warm Climates By Larry Wigge, SPORTING NEWS
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Sanderson Pitches Giants Past Marlins From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hansen Gets Closer to Pinch-Hit Mark By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Red Sox Trade for Deer to Boost Hopes Associated Press
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Once Unsung, Fielder on Verge of Making History By Ross Newhan
Names And Numbers
WORLD TRACK NOTES : Switzerland's Guenthor Is Shotput Winner By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : Would Riley Own an Edberg 'Three-Peat'? By Thomas Bonk
Some Husky Boosters Ordered to End Ties : Football: L.A.'s Kenyon, others are told in letters to disassociate themselves from program. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Top-Seeded Pair Do the Burning By Irene Garcia
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : EXHIBITIONS : Moon Powers Oilers Past Cowboys Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hobert Recalls One That Got Away By Steve Springer
AROUND THE NFL : Eagle Receiver Barnett Ends Holdout \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Florida State No. 1 in Preseason Polls Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Offense Shines During Scrimmage By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : He Had Appetite for Being a Tackle By Earl Gustkey
Bruise Brothers : Goossens Making Their Mark on the Fight Game By Theresa Smith Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to College for Westhead; Schaefer Shows That He's a Pro : Coach: After watching from sidelines for a season, he will try to work magic at George Mason. By Dan Reines, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Logue Holds On to Register First Sportsman Main Win By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / THERESA SMITH MUNOZ : Tonks Attracts Admirers by the Busload By Theresa Smith Munoz
MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN : No. 1 Kirby and Masakayan Sock It to the Competition : Volleyball: They run winning streak to record 27 matches and advance to today's semifinals. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to College for Westhead; Schaefer Shows That He's a Pro : Trainer: Former Loyola trainer has returned to Chicago, but he can't forget March 4, 1990. By Alan Drooz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hurt Will Remain at Serra High By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MINOR LEAGUES / GARY KLEIN : August May Be the Month That Matters Most to Filson By Gary Klein
El Segundo Wins Legion Opener
Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Thwarted
Former Bell-Jeff Coach Dies After Lengthy Illness By John Ortega
Flock Holds Off Tripp, Wins 30-Lap Main Event at Ventura By John Klima, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She's Forever Living Up to Her Potential : Volleyball: The resume of Tammy Liley, Ocean View graduate, includes two Olympics with a third on the horizon. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Duran Still Fighting With a Will of Stone By Tim Kawakami
A Rare Derby-Travers Double for Sea Hero Associated Press
MAGAZINE
NO LAUGHING MATTER : How Funny Is Getting Poked in the Eyes? About as Funny as Getting Hit on the Head By Patt Morrison
CLOSE-UP : Mr. Sandman By Ellen Alperstein
HOME FRONT : The Mecca-Makers By Jill Stewart
SCHOOL DAYS : From Guns to Butter By Bill Manson
PLAYTHINGS : The Ultimate E-Ticket By Greg Spring
STYLE : GARDENS : Welcome to Lotusland : An Opera Singer's Flamboyant Santa Barbara Estate Opens to the Public By Judith Sims
Style : Looks : Wise Guys And Skin Smarts By Lesa Sawahata
RESTAURANTS : THE GRILL OF IT ALL : Hollywood May Crumble, Gibraltar May Tumble, but Musso & Frank Is Here to Stay By Ruth Reichl
Brown III : Kathleen Brown Has the War Chest, the Poll Results and the Family Ties to Make It to the Governor's Office. The Question Is, What Will She Do Once She Gets There? By Cathleen Decker, \o7 Cathleen Decker is a Times political writer. \f7
The Hole in the Swiss Trees Reclamation Plan : The Swiss Plan to Spend $10 Billion to Save Their Alpine Trees From Air Pollution--Even If They Don't Need To By Jonathan Kandell, \o7 Jonathan Kandell is a former New York Times European correspondent; his last article for this magazine was on French opera czar Pierre Berge. \f7
The Streets, the Ring and the Demons of Al Stankie : Big Heart, Big Mouth, an ex-Cop Burns With the Fire to Make Champions Out of Kids From the Projects By David Ferrell, \o7 David Ferrell is a Times staff writer who reports on urban problems and life in L.A. His last article for the magazine concerned the plight of AIDS patients seeking care in L.A. County\f7
TRAVEL
Filling in the Gaps in Madrid : Old Masters Still Reign at Revamped Prado, but New Museums Showcase Modern Art By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Meisler covers the United Nations for The Times. and \f7
It's a Miniature World at Florida Attraction By Kim Upton
An Accent on English in Jamaica : Mandeville has a relaxed pace, glorious weather and the neatness and order of a small British town. By Ed Rabey and Beverly Beyer
Yes, They're Family, but They Can Also Be Fun : Family reunions at vacation spots are more popular than ever, but make sure you plan well in advance. By Eileen Ogintz
Canyon's Paths Tell History of Orange County By John Mckinney
Making Some Sense Out of Foreign Currency : Best advice is to learn the exchange systems before you leave home, and carry most of your money in traveler's checks. By Lucy Izon
For Those With Time to Wander and Wonder By Colman Andrews
Big Hotel Chains Offer Hot Summer Discounts By Jack Adler
Journeys to Explore Religious Roots : Tours: Religion-based travel sometimes involves different faiths, and the Holy Land is only the beginning. By Jack Adler
Send Us Your Best Shot
Goin' Down to Memphis : The Mississipi River Town Known for Blues 'n' Barbecue Lights Up With New Civic Enticements By Christopher Reynolds, Times Travel Writer
Goin' Down to Memphis : The Mississipi River Town Known for Blues 'n' Barbecue Lights Up With New Civic Enticements : The Culture By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goin' Down to Memphis : The Mississipi River Town Known for Blues 'n' Barbecue Lights Up With New Civic Enticements : The Food By Christine Arpe Gang, \o7 Christine Arpe Gang, food editor for Memphis' The Commercial Appeal, has been enjoying Memphis-style barbecue for 20 years\f7
Travel Insider : Here's What the Pros Look for on the Road : Advice: Much-traveled women tennis stars tell where they look for hotel safety, reliabilty-and good food. By Christopher Reynolds, Times Travel Writer
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