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What happened on January 03, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
ART : Still Cosmic After All These Years : Four decades after the Dynaton movement, Gordon Onslow Ford and Lee Mullican haven't stopped seeking new paths to awareness SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
LENGTH OF 'A WOMAN' : Minutes, Shminutes--Does It Play? Jeffrey Wells
REISSUES : A Jazz History Lesson in RCA Victor 5-CD Set LEONARD FEATHER
Madonna and Prince
Charles McPherson Ever More Potent on His Jazzy Alto Sax ZAN STEWART
After the Holidays
REISSUES : In Brief ZAN STEWART
Grading the New Labels PATRICK GOLDSTEIN and STEVE HOCHMAN
Bob, Dick and Charlie
Electric Kingdom?
Meet the New Patrons, Same as the Old Patrons
Musicals in the Works : Programs bank on attracting area talent to workshops providing cost-effective ways of producing successful stage works LIBBY SLATE, Libby Slate writes regularly for The Times.
Thanks, Julia, but Where are the Women? KATHIE JENKINS
Madonna and Prince
BROOKS & DUNN : They're a Hot Duo (But Don't Ask 'em Why) DENNIS HUNT DENNIS HUNT
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : DESPERATION TIME : Can't Somebody in This Here Town Find a Comedy for Susan Sarandon? RYAN MURPHY
Madonna and Prince
Love the Music, Not the Biz : Gifted singer-pianist Shirley Horn is back--many say better than ever--but still playing to her own beat LAWRENCE CHRISTON, Lawrence Christon is a Times staff writer
Display's Small Photos Demand a Closer Look : By NANCY KAPITANOFF Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
GERE'S YEAR : Warners Avoids Meeting 'Mr. Jones' Jeffrey Wells
TREY LORENZ : He Stayed Awake--and Got His Break DENNIS HUNT
Abel Ferrara: Lights! Camera! Anguish! CHRIS WILLMAN, Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Industry Report Card: Give Arista, Sony High Marks PATRICK GOLDSTEIN and STEVE HOCHMAN
Q&A : Music for Our Time : John Corigliano finds a widespread audience drawn to his First Symphony, an intensely personal work written for friends lost to AIDS MARK SWED, Mark Swed is a free-lance writer based in New York.
Swimming Against the Tide : Philip Kan Gotanda's 'Fish Head Soup' is his latest effort to chronicle Japanese America while challenging constraints on Asian artists. JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Bob, Dick and Charlie
L.A 'Lettice' Production Still on Hold DON SHIRLEY
Spago Goes Vegas LAURIE OCHOA
Madonna and Prince
COVER STORY : New Gun in Town : John Woo, Hong Kong's legendary action director, teams with Jean-Claude Van Damme for his first American thriller, 'Hard Target' JOE LEYDON, Joe Leydon is the film critic for the Houston Post
ON LOCATION : The Wild Riders : Juliette Lewis and Brad Pitt, a lucky couple off screen, play a hard-luck pair in an unsettling road movie, 'Kalifornia' CHARLES WALSTON, Charles Walston is a writer on the staff of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Artist's Homeless 'Artifacts' Begin Tour SHAUNA SNOW
The Grammy Tip Sheet : U2 and Eric Clapton are favored to lead the pack in nominations--and take home top honors--in our annual handicapping PAUL GREIN, Paul Grein, a free-lance writer specializing in pop music, has forecast the Grammy race for The Times since 1981. Last year, he correctly predicted four of the five nominees for best record and three of the five finalists for best album.
Leonard Bernstein--the Man Who Invented Mahler HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
Meet the New Patrons, Same as the Old Patrons
SPORTS
The Bridge to Paradise : Saint Quarterback Bobby Hebert Finds Peace in the Heart of Cajun Country BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Was Often Unwanted, Not Undaunted MIKE DOWNEY
Seems Like Old Times for Redskins : NFC: They defeat the Vikings, 24-7, as Rypien shows the form that led to a Super Bowl title last season. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orr Appears at Right Time : College basketball: After playing poorly all season, he scores 24 points to lead USC past Notre Dame, 77-74. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Sports
Winter Sports
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Women Easily Beat Mt. SAC
Miscellany
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Floyd Tries to Turn Double Play MAL FLORENCE
COMMENTARY : Reggie Leads Off One Hall of Fame Ballot STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Williams Sharp as UCLA Wins
Miscellany
Watts Finishes Third in Voting for 1992 Male Athlete of Year : Track and field: Olympic double gold medalist who set two records in Barcelona follows only Reseda's Young, Kenya's Kiptanui. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 600 Won't Mean Much to Knight STEVE HERMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williams Sharp as UCLA Wins
Cavaliers Too Much for Lakers MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saints Seek Playoff Breakthrough Today : NFC: They will try to beat the Eagles for their first postseason victory. From Associated Press
Alabama Got His Vote, and His Alone, for the First 17 Weeks CORKY SIMPSON, FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL ROUNDUP : Flames' Winning Streak Hits Eight From Associated Press
Miscellany
PREP ROUNDUP : Stenner's Basket in Final Seconds Gets Troy Past Valencia
Cavaliers Run Away From Lakers, 106-91 From Associated Press
Robinson to Get Sequel at USC : ANALYSIS : Process Apparently Began Long Before Freedom Bowl BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Cooper Says Smith Leaving Ohio St. for NFL From Associated Press
UNLV Teams Up on Fullerton : College basketball: Titans hold Rider to seven points, but others step forward to lead a 78-65 victory. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Canyons Opens Conference Play With 76-66 Win
Football
Long Beach Streaks Into Conference Play From Associated Press
Turnovers Trouble Anteaters in Loss at Tulane : College basketball: UC Irvine turns the ball over 28 times, 18 in first half of an 86-65 defeat. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant Beats Knicks at Buzzer : Pro basketball: His jump shot from the baseline gives Clippers a 98-97 victory in overtime. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Have Right Stuff : Pro football: Personnel changes, but winning attitude has kept them at or near the top for a decade. DENNIS GEORGATOS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SANTA ANITA : Denmar's Dream Easily Wins San Miguel Stakes, Pays $19.80 BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Honda Could Be Making Move to Indy Racing MIKE HARRIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings Remain in Their Slump : Hockey: They tie the Canadiens, 5-5. Melrose says that L.A.'s most talented players give the worst performances. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Lancers Gang Up to Rout Palmdale in Final, 60-44 DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football
Oilers Come Out Into Cold : AFC playoffs: Houston is optimistic even though it hasn't won in Buffalo since 1976. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Free Throws Make the Difference in SCC's 97-89 Victory Over Dordt
CENTURY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Trabuco Hills Pulls Away in Final PAT LARKIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Waves Get Legs and Pull Away : Pepperdine: Team shakes slow start and uses a balanced attack to defeat Drexel, 69-56. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Miami Was Simply Outnumbered, and Alabama Is No. 1 GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Alexander May Offer a Test for De La Hoya at Palladium EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capitals Tie Up the Blackhawks DAVE SELL, WASHINGTON POST
Orange Lutheran's Malmquist Resigns
Turnover Rate May Be High Again for NFL Coaches CHRIS MORTENSEN, THE SPORTING NEWS
THE NBA /MARK HEISLER : A Weak Draft Might Get Stronger
Robinson to Get Sequel at USC : College football: Trojan coach from 1976-82 will be back. Announcement to be made today. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREPS / CAP CAREY : Mira Costa Found Its Place in the Sun CAP CAREY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Villanova Upsets No. 12 Syracuse From Associated Press
Chargers Shut Door on Chiefs : AFC: San Diego holds Kansas City to only 61 yards rushing while Butts gets 119, including a touchdown. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technically, Olsson Gets a Hat Trick
If Seifert Got His Wish, He Is a Real Heavy Now MAL FLORENCE
USC's Morton Says He Has Decided to Forgo Draft and Stay in School ELLIOTT ALMOND
A New Spin on Democracy : Frisbee Fanatic Scott (Chip) Bell Helped Stir Crowds in China in '87 to Emotional HighsDuring Rock Tour, Perhaps Earning a Niche in History JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Hayes to Stop Petruska, UCLA CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF : Pros Get a Chance to Show Their Lighter Side JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Players Love to Ham It Up for Cameras : Golf: Jacobsen, Rodriguez, Stadler and Zoeller joke their way through at nine rain-soaked holes. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time for Some Sporting Resolutions BARBIE LUDOVISE
Cowboys Trying to Make It Almost Impossible to Buy Tickets EVAN RAMSTAD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Titans Shut Down Rider, but Not UNLV : Basketball: They hold him to a career-low seven points, but other Rebels step up to beat Fullerton, 78-65. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cepeda, Santo Worthy of Inclusion JIM HENNEMAN, BALTIMORE SUN
MARINA SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Vikings Defeat Santa Barbara on Penalty Kicks to Win Title BRAD FALDUTO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PEACH BOWL : Some Happy Returns for Tar Heels From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL THE TOP 25 : Miami Gives No. 10 Georgetown a Big East Surprise, 80-69 From Associated Press
Jim Jackson Allegedly Threatens Youths From Staff and Wire Reports
It Has a Foothold in Tradition : Outside of Boston, Few Races Can Rival the Storied History of the Western Hemisphere Marathon KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PEACH BOWL : Some Happy Returns Give North Carolina 21-17 Victory From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Rodman Ends O'Neal's Magic From Associated Press
UC Irvine's Turnovers Help Tulane Roll, 86-65 ROBYN NORWOOD
DePaul Beats Loyola With Three-Pointer ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Stocks That Were Hot, Not So Hot in 1992 : Year-End Tally: Stock of 'infomercial' company jumps 450%, while many health issues droop. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hard Choices, Opportunities Lie Ahead for Nation, State JAMES FLANIGAN
For Investors, Another Rocky Ride During '93 : Markets: If you liked 1992, you'll love the new year. And while stocks still look like the place to be, you'd best buckle up. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Bull' Clinton or 'Bear'? Markets Ready to Judge : Investments: Experts say the President-elect's sway over the financial markets will be enormous, especially early on. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Close Book on '92 and Open '93 With a Book on Business : Reading: Here are 10 that help explain a changing world. MARGARET LANGSTAFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Going Back to Good Old Days for O.C. : Painful Restructuring Will Follow Deep Slump DEAN TAKAHASHI and JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Grim Year for Real Estate Ends on a Modest Note of Optimism : California Home Sales in 1992 Hit Their Slowest Rate in Seven Years DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Predict a Rebound for State : Most Analysts Warn That California's Recession May Continue Through 1993 PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is a JFK-Style Bull Market Ahead? TOM PETRUNO
Home Store to Open at Buffums Site CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1992: Highs . . . And Lows C.A. WEDLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revisiting the Top Stock of 1991 TOM PETRUNO
NEWS
Jews of East L.A. : The Boyle Heights Project will include a documentary and interviews with more than 100 former residents, as well as photographs and yearbooks from the 1920s to the 1950s. MARY ANNE PEREZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How to: Get a Broken Traffic Light Fixed
Playing For 3rd Is Best Local Teams Can Do : Elmore Classic: Demetrius Nettles blisters the nets for 32 points as Locke outguns University, 72-68. CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Floods Threatening Historic Polish Salt Mine Filled With Treasures : Archeology: Leaks are a peril not only to jobs but to an underground trove of scupltures that are on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list. It is not clear whether the cavern can be saved. MONIKA SCISLOWSKA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
History on a String ELSTON CARR
Post-Cold War CIA Fighting for Its Future JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State L.A. at Short End of the Hoops Equation CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long-Delayed High School Clears Legalities, Awaits Funds : Education: It has taken years to get the land. It may take several more years to get the $50 million needed for construction. SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : THE MYTH OF South-Central : More a Stereotype Than a Place, It Is Defined By Ethnicity and Negative Media Images Rather Than Street Boundaries. LUCILLE RENWICK
Some New Year's Resolutions for the Well-Rounded Student MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches high school English
In England, Charles Outranks Diana, but Thomas and Sophie Top Them All Associated Press
Women Surge in Professions, Not Trades D'VERA COHN and ARBARA VOBEJDA, THE WASHINGTON POST
Freeloading Bed-Hopper Flits and Flops All Over JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Only Law of Science That Counts LINDSEY STOKES
Computer Piracy by Perot Campaign Charged From Reuters
Comedy Overload (That's No Lie) ANNE KLARNER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : Rare Pygmy Whales Die After Beaching From Times Staff and Wire Reports
* Romeo Muller; Wrote TV Christmas Specials
California Solidifies Hold on Key House Panels : Politics: State's delegates are expected to get four chairmanships. Freshmen are on more than a dozen committees, some in spots not usually filled by newcomers. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Euronews Channel Debuts in France Reuters
Mediators Propose Dividing Up Bosnia, but Muslim Leader Balks From Times Wire Services
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Center to Provide Help With Finances
Hope Springs Eternal, Especially in Bracing Air of January DIANNE KLEIN
Covina : Targeted Councilman Sues
ZIP Code Delivers Unwelcome Financial Burden to Oak Park : Government: Residents pay more in insurance premiums, sales taxes and other costs because they share the number with Agoura Hills in Los Angeles County. DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cabinet's Names Are Quickly Forgotten ROGER SIMON
Psychotherapist's Advice Is a Hit With Parents Who Go Buy the Book : Families: Don Fleming's self-published guide to raising children defies the odds and becomes a big seller. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Puerto Rico Governor Seeks a Star Associated Press
MONTEREY HILLS : Hearing Scheduled on Senior Housing MARY ANNE PEREZ
Arcadia : Council Meetings on Cable
From Foster Care to Independent Living : Assistance: Advocacy group's home lets young adults practice life skills while in college and before they strike out on their own. TIMOTHY CHOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arms Pact Called 'Gift' to the World : Diplomacy: His presidency nearly over, Bush arrives in Moscow to sign sweeping nuclear disarmament treaty. U.S. made important concessions to clinch the accord. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loneliness Haunts Families of Deportees MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commercials Ruin a 'Good Fight'
All About Heston's Eve
Ackerman Resignation From Pasadena Chamber
Simple Answer Is Worth Dollar or Two
Three For Viewers' Money
A Better Way of Gift Giving
Don't Let Kids' Selfishness Sink In
DOWNTOWN : Child Arts Program to Get a New Home IRIS YOKOI
Sacramento's Great Fall--a Post-Mortem PETER H. KING
She's Planning to Get Venice Boys and Girls Club in Step With the Arts CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Better School Programs a Priority, Survey Finds : Education: Communication and safety also need work, say participants of the Educational Summit. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : Hundreds Get Shots to Fight Hepatitis From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Getaways to Fiji Are Full of Work for Eye Doctor ANNE KLARNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Priority Check : With the Clintons in Washington, this just might be the year of the family, howeveryou define it. Everyone from single mothers to 'woopies' (well-off older people), teen parentsto time-stressed working couples is expecting big gains on the issues that hit home. ELIZABETH MEHREN, Times Staff Writer
Clinton Finds Sports, Seminar Can Be Fun Too DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way Too Much Symbolism Rides on January DIANNE KLEIN
Basically, It Got Down to Fundamental Words from Times Wire Services
Picturing the Past : City's Ethnic History Portrayed in Library Photo Display PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas Classic: A comeback bid is not in the cards for Manual Arts. Huntington Beach triumphs, 55-48. JOE HAWK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dogs Who Ride Pickup Trucks--to Their Deaths
The Changing Face of Homelessness in O.C. : Recession: It's no longer just street people who fill shelters. Many had homes but lost them with their jobs. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Enforcers Had Just the Ticket to Play Grinch on Christmas : Services: Parked cars blocked street sweepers on Dec. 24 and 2,835 citations were written, many to motorists who don't know they got them. A resident wants them dismissed. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lynwood Squeaks By Crenshaw in L.A. Invitational Semifinals JASON MANIBOG
Pilot Uninjured After Crash-Landing Small Plane Along N. California Highway Associated Press
Don't Let Kids' Selfishness Sink In
Jewish Displays at Christmastime
On View : Critical Successes : SISKEL & EBERT'S FORMAT WORKS AS THEY MAKE ONE MORE ANNUAL LIST OF 'BEST AND WORST' JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov is a free-lance arts writer
Clinton, Mexico's Salinas Will Meet on Friday Times staff writer
Fine Offerings Make Library a Work of Art G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Both Sides Set for Long Honig Trial : Court: The state schools chief calls the conflict-of-interest charges against him a 'right-wing conspiracy.' Prosecutors argue that he and his wife misused public funds. JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Ends, Giving Brief Snow Break : Weather: Northern Californians venture out into drifts as high as 12 feet to clear roofs and stockpile food. Another blast is on the way. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiscal Crunch Gives Casino Backers Hope : Gambling: The promise of 10% of the card club's revenues going to the city could persuade voters to approve the issue, supporters say. The council will decide whether the measure gets on the ballot. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Relief Worker Slain in Somalia Reuters
COMMERCE : Indians Find Aid, Warmth at Center DUKE HELFAND
* Constance Carpenter; Starred in 'The King and I'
'Never Again,' but How to Stop Atrocities? : Balkans: Bosnia bloodletting brings back ugly memories for Holocaust survivors. Groping for a solution, they say world must act. MATT MARSHALL and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Embarks on Plan for Factory Outlet : Development: The proposed mall would specialize in goods from Asian manufacturers. It would be built on the former Longo Toyota site. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Birthrate Record Low in '92, Report Says Associated Press
Clans Make Reconciliation in Somalia Improbable DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Gate High Gets an A (and Dividends) for Attendance : Education: Earnest tracking and personal attention have resulted in the lowest dropout rate in the L.A. Unified School District. DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School Paper Meets Censorship Head On : Journalism: Muir High editors think students should know about a district official's trial. They object to administrators censoring 'negative' stories. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Citizens Panel Cites Concern Over Safety : Services: A yearlong analysis points to an understaffed and overworked Police Department, and firefighters inadequately trained for medical emergencies. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family of Scientists on Yearlong Quest to Probe Secrets of Sperm Whales : Marine biology: Little is known about the behavior of these strange, elusive animals--which can dive more than 2 miles: how distant tribes relate to each other, or the purpose of the peculiar clicking sounds they make. DONALD SMITH, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
NEWS ANALYSIS : Treaty Signing Diplomatic Swan Song for Bush JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Crack Down on Illicit Street Scams : Law enforcement: Motorcycle units assigned to a stretch of Pacific Boulevard have made 38 arrests. The extra patrols will last indefinitely. DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Superbug' Gobbles Waste to Make Cheap, Clean Fuel : Energy: Scientist splices genes to create bacterium that converts most plant material into pollution-free ethanol. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Being a Great Grandparent SHARI ROAN
Glazed Roads Freeze Midwest Traffic : Storms: Icy weather is blamed for 14 deaths. Hundreds of stranded motorists wait it out in shelters. Even air travel is slowed by slick conditions. from Associated Press
There's a Name for It: Identity : Fred Becomes Musa, and Donna's Kokumo in Kwanzaa Ceremony RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House That Conservation Built : Trends: Looking to the next century, a builders' group hopes to promote energy efficiency by using recycled materials in a prototype home. ELLEN JAMES MARTIN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
They Went Thataway : Students Learn About the Law in a Classroom Whodunit : Education: A unique program at Jordan High School gives teen-agers hands-on experience in investigations. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Giver of Life, Again and Again : 'Super-donors' repeatedly undergo a lengthy, painful process to help fertility clinics meet the high demand for eggs. 'I'm proud that I can do this,' says one woman. 'I'm No. 1 at giving eggs.' KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Blonde, the Beeper, and a Whole Lot of Static THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
New Gateways Open Way to Old Soviet Union : Cities: International airlines have been among the first to bypass Moscow; it has been downgraded as a port of call. From National Geographic
Irving Jacobs; Cantor, Founder of Temple MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Star Trek's New Frontier : 'DEEP SPACE NINE' TAKES RODDENBERRY'S CREATION TO A DARKER LEVEL DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Confronting Obstacles in Final Frontier : Technology: Before long space travel becomes real, issues ranging from radiation to zero gravity must be conquered. SALLY SQUIRES, THE WASHINGTON POST
More Arguments in the Exercise Debate
Cabinet Choices to Get Soft Sell in Senate Panels PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Robber Gets 7-Year Term
Report Alleges a Pattern of Atrocities Against Iraqi Kurds Associated Press
Discover the Writer Living in Each Child : Education: Forget punctuation. Ignore spelling. The key is storytelling, a new book says. JANICE HUGHES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Profile : A PBS VERSION OF A TENNESSEE WILLIAMS PLAY FITS RIGHT INTO ROB LOWE'S PLAN SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Principal Is Forced to Proclaim: 'I'm Not Married to Any Mob' : Crime: The drug charges against pillar of the community Patricia Emory expired for lack of sufficient evidence. Her estranged husband is still under a cloud. GEORGE ESPER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fire Chief Retires After 21 Years in Compton EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Language Grew as a Stone-Age Aid to Gossip From Associated Press
MID-WILSHIRE : Artists Hone Skills at HOLA Workshop JAKE DOHERTY
Seedy Journey : Exotic Trans-Siberian Express Is Tawdry Relic of Glorious Past CANDICE HUGHES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jean Mayer; Tufts Chancellor, Adviser on U.S. Nutrition MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Old Photos Get New Faces : Restoration: Couple rewrites history by adding to or subtracting from images. A frequent request: 'Take the ex-husband out.' FRANK VAN RIPER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Without Wampum, Indians Bank on Blackjack : Gambling: Call it the 'Revenge of the Pequots' as tribal coffers are flush with proceeds from the casino. ROBERT DVORCHAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bush's 'Points of Light' Honorees Will Outlast President's Tenure : Volunteerism: Whereas others might wring their hands at the crush of social ills, these folks are uncommonly optimistic. DAVID FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
120 Cows Die Within Day; Poisoning Is Suspected Associated Press
Avoiding a Winter of Their Discontent : Child care: Harried parents have a lot of choices for their children, who don't go back to classes until Feb. 16. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massacre Forces Salvador to Come to Terms With Past : Latin America: Investigation into mass killings 11 years ago will test whether country will be able to heal. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hats Off to the Berets : They're Chic and Cheap and Showing Up Just About Everywhere FRANCINE PARNES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drumming Up a Caribbean Sound EMILY ADAMS
NASA Cancels Robot's Mission Into Volcano Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Bomb Is Found in 'Malcolm X' Theater From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Name Checkmate: Czecho, Czechia or . . . Czechland? From The Washington Post
Killer Writes Girl on How to Foil Molesters from Associated Press
WESTLAKE : Architecture Class Does Home Work JAKE DOHERTY
CRENSHAW : West Angeles to Help Habitat Build Homes ERIN J. AUBRY
Fox Studio Project and Local Economy
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Sale of Beer, Wine at Market Opposed ELSTON CARR
'Avonlea's' Appeal
Real Heroes Deserve Time
Issue: How Has Carjacking Affected You? Erin J. Aubry , Times community correspondent
WESTLAKE : Plans for Apartment Buildings Finalized JAKE DOHERTY
Interviews and Rent Control Issue
Retro : Oh, Brothers! : THE SMOTHERS'ONCE-CONTROVERSIAL HUMOR RETURNS ON E! ENTERTAINMENT SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STREET LEVEL : Flowers Do Grow in the Ghetto AZIZAH MILAN ALI, Azizah Milan Ali, a native of South-Central, is a junior at Virginia State University, where she is studying English and mass communications. When in Los Angeles, she's a junior director of the Stay In School & Teen Museum program, a nonprofit community dropout prevention program aimed at students ages 10 to 23. She graduated from the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies.
BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Garfield Bulldogs Use Press to Unleash Late Attack Against Wilson
The True Survivors of the Holocaust
WEST ADAMS : Paperwork Delays Tenants' Arrival ERIN J. AUBRY
Cityhood for Venice, L.A.'s 'Local Treasure'
JOEL B. TAN : Special Tactics in the Cultural War on AIDS : Asian community doesn't get much attention, partly because of 'model minority' myth. Mary Helen Berg
Getting a Jump on Life : The Crenshaw YMCA's popular basketball program teaches youths more than the fundamentals of the game. CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHEAST AREA : 4 Cities Team Up to Fight Gang Crime DUKE HELFAND
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Providing a Haven to Play and Learn ELSTON CARR
In His Book, It's Anything but 'Nice'
HBO tells a short 'Animated Tale' of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Lynwood Romps Over Dorsey at Invitational
Surveillance Teams Use Curfew Law to Curtail Taggers : Graffiti: Deputies have apprehended 240 juveniles since the program began six months ago. A city official says tagging has declined noticeably. : NORWALK GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EAST LOS ANGELES : Arson Suspected at Belvedere Jr. High MARY ANNE PEREZ
EAST LOS ANGELES : Direction Sports Back in Operation MARY ANNE PEREZ
CHARLIE ROSE : Smart Talk JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov is a free-lance arts writer
DOWNTOWN : Arts Classes Offered to Juvenile Offenders IRIS YOKOI
ECHO PARK : New Library Plans Available for Review IRIS YOKOI
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Hospitals Distribute Infant Car Seats MARY ANNE PEREZ
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
County Seeks Drug Tests in Sheriff's Dept. : Law enforcement: The union representing officers wants assurances that the plan for random testing would be fairly administered. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fred Harvey Served Up Railroad Dining's Golden Age From Associated Press
Serving a Cultural Mix : Medicine: A Torrance hospital has revamped its patient service to cater to the area's large Japanese population. Menus, staffing and help lines are all affected. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Captain for a Queen : Landmarks: Joseph Prevratil has worked miracles for Long Beach before. But now he's facing a truly formidable task: making the Queen Mary turn a profit. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Standard Within the GOP
OXNARD : Bullet Strikes Man, 60, in Ear TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Storm's Tail End Rains on County
10 Politically Incorrect Views of a Usually Correct Guy DANA PARSONS
8 Inmates Hurt in Jail Brawl
Felando Named to Youth Parole Board
Flores Faces 5 Opponents as She Tries for 4th Term : Politics: At least two of the declared candidates might not have entered the City Council race if she had announced her candidacy earlier. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
County Crime Rate Rises by Just 1% in '92 : Law enforcement: Officials project a 7% increase in Oxnard, but reports of serious offenses dropped in Ventura, Port Hueneme and Camarillo. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAIL TRANSIT : Elevated Line Appears Headed for Long Haul in Permit Process : Transit: Officials say approval could take years. Opposition of residents is another roadblock to constructing the state's first railroad above an existing interstate. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Prior Injury Blamed in Man's Jail Death JAMES MAIELLA JR.
COMMENTARY ON ORANGE COUNTY'S FUTURE : Consumer Confidence Fading; We Need an Economic Summit : The economy and the lack of jobs are foremost in the minds of residents, a new survey shows. Traffic is no longer considered the most serious public policy issue. MARK BALDASSARE and CHERYL KATZ, Mark Baldassare, professor of urban and regional planning, and Cheryl Katz, research associate at the University of California, Irvine, are co-directors of the Orange County Annual Survey.
Running the City
Don't Ignore Monorail Fans
No-Competition Deal Is Bad News for Commuters
There's Another Side to Newport Beach, Its People
Leave Katella Be
Reconsider Naming Davis
2 Sides on the Mini-City
No-Competition Deal Is Bad News for Commuters
Immigrants Should Adapt
2 Sides on the Mini-City
Allegations of Sexual Harassment in Newport
Double Standard Within the GOP
No-Competition Deal Is Bad News for Commuters
Nuclear Waste Dump Will Close From Associated Press
'Let's Elect Me President'
Exposing Qat Tree Was Bad Journalism
Iraqis Hungry for News of Their Homeland : Unrest: Exiled Muslim scholar tells Pomona congregation about conditions in their war-torn nation. He encourages immigrants to help topple Saddam Hussein. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Standard Within the GOP
Allegations of Sexual Harassment in Newport
Police Arrest 2 Men After Drug Deal Tip
Police Car Rammed in Chase
More Than Meets the Eye in Pay, Hiring Disparities
Enforcement of Immigration Laws
A Wake-Up Call on Affordable Housing : New Study Reaffirms That Shelter in O.C. Is Beyond the Means of Many Residents
Ahmanson Report Cost Rises Again : Development: The consultant now seeks $576,000 for the environmental impact study. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shielding Aged From the Unscrupulous : Judge Sends the Right Message in Stripping Two Attorneys of Control of Estates
Composting Provides Way to Do a Heap for the Environment MYRON LEVIN, Myron Levin is a Times staff writer.
Promote a green attitude now that Yuletide is over. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD
Activists Steer Concerns to Auto Makers : Protests: From car shows to the Rose Parade, environmental and animal rights groups are showing up to decry alleged abuses. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested in Shooting
4-Year-Old Girl, Mother Killed in Fire at Highland Park Duplex
Young Asian Professionals Can't Find Unity Group, So Start One : Organization: 'Y-GAP,' which was kicked off Saturday night, aims to bridge gap between generations and different Asian cultures, to 'network' with one another and to help their communities. DE TRAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Please Dr. Resnick, Resign for the Kids
An Artistic Endeavor : Program Helps Alzheimer's Patients Express Themselves DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 87, Alleges Nursing Home Abuses : Lawsuits: The Panorama City facility is accused of beating and brutally tying down the patient, who frequently summoned staff to help her use the restroom. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Than Meets the Eye in Pay, Hiring Disparities
Wetlands Questions Still Need Answers : Agencies May Further Delay Bolsa Chica Project
Southland Crop Pest Identified as Distinct Species From Associated Press
OXNARD, VENTURA : Wilson Foes Gather Signatures for Recall JAMES MAIELLA JR.
There's Another Side to Newport Beach, Its People
Group Returns From Vietnam Surfin' Safari : Recreation: Teen-agers who traveled throughout the country introducing youths to the sport say they felt like they were part of a peace mission. Veterans had called those taking trip traitors. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Off-Road Ride Ends in Injury, Arrest TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Victim in Snorkeling Death Named
Museum Planned for Farmer's Bumper Crop of Implements : History: Oxnard's Bob Pfeiler has helped gather tools of his trade. The vast collection may have a new home soon. DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trendy Nightclub Under Harsh Spotlight : Shootings: The slaying of two black patrons, allegedly by a doorman, has added protests and police investigations to neighbors' complaints. The owners call the charges unfair and deny race bias. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lagomarsino Struggles to Adjust as Long Career Comes to an End : Politics: The congressman indulges deferred passions as he considers what to do next. Bitterness remains from his last campaign. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Anaheim Manager, His Work and Co-Workers Keep Life in Perspective : Profile: James D. Ruth says friends and a full plate at office help him cope with son's recent death. He was able to advance several major city projects despite personal anguish. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes for Restoring P-40 Fighter Take Wing at Torrance Airport : History: A fan of the Flying Tigers' fabled aircraft laments the fact that none of the World War II planes survive, except as wreckage. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exposing Qat Tree Was Bad Journalism
Life Abounds in the Largest Active Sand Dune This Side of the Sahara : Ecology: Wyoming's Killpecker Sand Dunes are a mile above sea level and 100 miles long. Environmentalists hope to keep some of the area off limits to dune buggies and other human intrusions. MATT KOHLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feuding Justice Fires a Parting Shot From Associated Press
Foster Care Foundation Helps More With Less : Services: Orangewood organization has seen public donations drop as the number of troubled or abused youths in need of aid has increased. DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Fighter Pilot Helps Navajo Dream Come True With Trees Program : Agriculture: Kit Carson's 1863 raid destroyed most of the tribe's fruit trees. Replanting program promises to give the Navajo more self-sufficiency. MERCER CROSS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Undercover Unit Resumes Liquor Law Enforcement : Policing: Funding is restored to allow Alcohol Beverage Control officers to tackle a backlog of complaints in county's northwestern corner. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Catch Bank Robbery Suspect
Missing Teen's Car Found Stripped; Case Is 'Ominous'
REAL ESTATE
Peanut Packing Can Be Recycled Special to The Times
Insured? Are You Sure? : How to make certain you are adequately covered: know your policy and available options STEPHANIE O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; O'Neill is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Eight Buildings Get Preservation Award
Inland Empire West to Dispose of Trees
Central Vacuum Reduces Allergens JAMES DULLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Joy Zone' Gone but the Fun Still Lingers : Seal Beach: Six distinct areas make up the city but 'Old Town' is the heart of the action. KIRSTEN M. LAGATREE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lagatree is a Long Beach free-lance writer.
A Tall Order: House That Fits RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landlord Reneges After Approving Pet Special to The Times; This column is prepared by Project Sentinel, a rental housing mediation service in Sunnyvale, Calif
Gardener's Checklist
Gardening : GREEN THUMB : Work Over, They Can Enjoy Yard SUSAN SHIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Shields is a translator who has lived with her husband, Jim, in Santa Barbara for 25 years.
MAGAZINE
THE POLITICS OF ANGER : A Passion for Attacking the System Has Made Gloria Molina One of the Country's Most Powerful Latino Politicians. But How Long Can She Continue To 'Govern By Tantrum'? HECTOR TOBAR, Hector Tobar is The Times' Los Angeles County bureau chief.
Gehry's Disney Hall
ICONS : The Haunt of the Hotel Del Sharon Whitley
ON-RAMP : Freeway Freud Lauren Lipton
STYLE / DESIGN : Eclectic Electrics PRESTON LERNER
THE ENDLESS BUMMER : A Reluctant Peter Pan Waits for Southern California to Freeze Over Patt Morrison
Those Pricey Styles?
Those Pricey Styles?
STYLE / FASHION : Real Duds MARY ROURKE, Times Fashion Editor
PLAYTHINGS : Blade Walker Anne Colby
STYLE / GARDENS : Terrace for Two SUSAN HEEGER
Gehry's Disney Hall
L.a. Speak Kathleen Moloney
IRELAND'S OTHER TROUBLES : After Centuries of Silence and Fear, the Irish Finally Confront the Reality of Abortion KATE O'CALLAGHAN, Born in southern Ireland, Kate O'Callaghan is a free-lance journalist now based in New York City.
THE CULT OF NICK : He Shouts, He Struts, He Makes Champions--Inside Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Prodigy Hothouse. PAT JORDAN, Pat Jordan is a Ft. Lauderdale-based writer whose last story for this magazine was a profile of California Angels general manager Whitey Herzog.
Those Pricey Styles?
RESTAURANTS : MONKEY BUSINESS : Hollywood Celebrities and a Global Menu Are the Stars at This Remarkable New Hangout Ruth Reichl
Gehry's Disney Hall
Gehry's Disney Hall
Gehry's Disney Hall
Drama Therapy
BOOKS
In Art as in Life : HENRY JAMES: The Imagination of Genius, By Fred Kaplan ; (Morrow: $25; 598 pp.) Richard Lingeman, Lingeman, executive editor of The Nation, is author of a biography of Theodore Dreiser, to be published in paperback next spring by John Wiley & Sons
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Nonfiction ALEX RAKSIN
Poster Boy Michael Swindle
Nonfiction Kenneth Turan
A Bridge to Palestine ALEX RAKSIN, Raksin is deputy book editor.
Where Is Thy Sting? : THE TIBETAN BOOK OF LIVING AND DYING, by Sogyal Rinpoche ; ( HarperSanFrancisco : $22 ; 413 pp. ) K.E.S. Kirby, Kirby is deputy View editor of The Times
When Singer Was Only a Tune : THE CERTIFICATE, By Isaac Bashevis Singer ; (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $22; 227 pp.) Kenneth Turan, Turan is The Times' film critic.
Poster Girl John Horn
You Could Look It Up : THE RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA; (Random House / A Dorling Kindersley Book: $60; 644 pp.) : THE KINGFISHER CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA; (Kingfisher Books: $29.95; 780 pp.) Reviewed by students at Le Conte Junior High; 7th, 8th and 9th graders from various English classes, including Advanced Placement and English as a Second Language
Independence, By HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Wayfarer in a World Askew : NATURAL OPIUM: Some Travelers' Tales, By Diane Johnson ; (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 230 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Unpardonable Liberties : UNDUE PROCESS: A Story of How Political Differences Are Turned into Crimes, By Elliott Abram ; (Free Press: $22.95; 243 pp.) Jack Miles, Miles is a Book Review columnist and a member of The Times Editorial Board.
The Last of the Straight-Shooters : TURNING POINT: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age, By Jimmy Carter ; (Times Books: $22; 211 pp.) Robert Dallek, Dallek, a specialist in recent American history at UCLA, is the author of, among other books, "Lone Star Rising: Lyndon Johnson and His Times, 1908-1960," which is just out in paperback from Oxford University Press.
Tales of the French West Indies : TREE OF LIFE: A Novel of the Caribbean, By Maryse Conde ; Translated from the French by Victoria Reiter ; (Ballantine: $18; 371 pp.) : I, TITUBA, BLACK WITCH OF SALEM, By Maryse Conde ; Translated from the French by Richard Philcox ; Foreword by Angela Y. Davis ; (Caraf Books/University Press of Virginia: $19.95; 240 pp . ) Elaine Kendall, Kendall reviews regularly in View.
TRAVEL
New Sno-Parks Offer Access to Winter Sports KIM UPTON
Florida Trail Links Natural Areas JOHN McKINNEY
California Corner Mary Frances Smith
Exercise Caution in India, Where Uneasy Calm Follows Violence : World Travel Watch is a monthly report designed to help you make informed judgments about travel. Because conditions can change overnight, make your own inquiries before you leave home. For more information on safety concerns in countries you may be visiting, contact the Citizens Emergency Center, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520, (202) 647-5225. LARRY HABEGGER and JAMES O'REILLY, Habegger and O'Reilly are San Francisco-based free-lance writers.
Tours for the Thinking Person : When Pure Leisure Isn't Enough-a Growing Number of Museum-Sponsored Trips Offer Vacations That End With a Sense of Accomplishment CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, Times Travel Writer
Toasts and Keelhauls to the Past Year on the Seas SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Lightweight Photography Equipment Solves Some Bulky Travel Problems : Shutterbugs can now focus on dependable smaller cameras, sturdier tripods and new camera bags. JUDI DASH, Dash is former travel editor of The Record in Hackensack, N.J. Her Gear and Gadgets column appears monthly in the Travel section.
TRAVEL INSIDER : New Rates Help Avoid the Drop-Off Dilemma : Auto rental: As companies eliminate the charge for not returning a car to its original site, one-way trips are more affordable. But it still pays to compare prices. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Spanish Influence Persists in Mexico's Morelia : Mountain town was on the cutting edge of revolution, but it remains Iberian to the core. BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
OPINION
Arms Proliferation Grows, But Where Are Controls? : Disarmament: Even in a post-Cold War world, the arms-control agency still has a big job to do. The new President should retool it. Thomas A. Halsted, Thomas A. Halsted served as director of public affairs for the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency from 1977 to 1981
COLUMN RIGHT/ ELLIOTT ABRAMS : Walsh's Crime: Prosecution by Defamation : The special prosecutor should be fired for blatant politicizing. ELLIOTT ABRAMS, Elliott Abrams was assistant secretary of state during the Reagan Administration and now is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington
The Law That Seemingly Pits Owls Against People and Jobs
Clinton's Task: Adjust to Third World's New Clout : Trade: Policies obsessed with Western Europe and Japan won't prepare us for future economic rivalry with China, Mexico and India. Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is author of "Tribes: How Race, Religion and Identity Determine Success in the New Global Economy," to be published this year by Random House
Mideast Peace Talks
Beating Case Defendants
Bilingual Education
Pressing THE Buttons : Clinton proves too vulnerable to pressure from special interests John P. Sears, John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan in 1976 and 1980
Beating Case Defendants
Rant of Japan's Tabloids: Hysterical Anti-Semitism : Public opinion: The papers incessantly portray Clinton's victory as a Jewish conspiracy, and the man-on-the-street seems too quick to believe. David Williams, David Williams, who taught Japanese government at Oxford in 1990-91, is the author of "Japan: Beyond the End of History," to be published this year.
Beating Case Defendants
Joanne Kozberg : Can the Arts Really Unite an Increasingly Diverse City? Steve Proffitt
Birth of Tough Love? : Clinton's instincts bode well for true welfare reform
Bilingual Education
Beating Case Defendants
Bush's Pardons Break All the Rules : Clemency: With few exceptions, a President has never before pardoned former colleagues--and possible co-conspirators. William Schneider, William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN
A Way to Help Cities That Hurts California's Future : Economics: Balancing municipal budgets on the backs of the state's prospering ports will eventually move shipping north to Washington. Ray A. Makela and James A. Fawcett, Ray A. Makela is an assistant professor of naval science at USC. James A. Fawcett is associate director of the Sea Grant Program, Hancock Institute for Marine Studies, USC.
The Preventable Death of an Elephant : Hannibal: Mistakes were made. Fatal ones. Zoo officials should admit them, and learn from them. CHERYL R. SHAWVER, Cheryl R. Shawver, an elephant trainer, owns and operates the Carlisle Wild Animal Farm in Thousand Oaks. She advised the independent commission that probed the death of Hannibal.
PERSPECTIVE ON JIMMY HOFFA : Making a Folk Hero Out of a Thug : Film's revisionism can't erase the record: the former Teamsters boss was a mobster who plundered his union. RONALD GOLDFARB, Ronald Goldfarb, a Washington attorney, is writing a book about Robert F. Kennedy's crusade against organized crime, which Grove Press plans to publish in 1994.
The Image in Our Cultural Mirror: Weimar Germany : Culture: Arts reflect society and as reality grows ever more surreal, so do the arts. '90s Hollywood may reflect a Weimar America. Tom Christie, Tom Christie, a columnist for Buzz magazine, is writing a book about the cultural elite
COLUMN LEFT/ MICHAEL KINSLEY : Weinberger Gets a Taste of the System : Is prosecutorial hardball unfair only to Republicans? MICHAEL KINSLEY, Michael Kinsley is a senior editor of the New Republic.
New McCarthyism
Support for Williams
Beating Case Defendants
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