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What happened on January 31, 1993
BOOKS
Focus on the Pocus By Margo Kaufman
Get 'Em on the Phone
On the Rocks : ASSEMBLING CALIFORNIA By John McPhee , (Farrar, Straus and Giroux: $20; 264 pp.) By Page Stegner, Stegner is the author of three collections of essays on the American West.
Government in Greedlock : THE LOBBYISTS: How Influence Peddlers Get Their Way in Washington By Jeffrey H. Birnbaum , (Times Books: $25; 334 pp.) By Edmund G. Brown Jr, Edmund G. Brown Jr. was Governor of California from 1975 to 1983, Brown ran for the Democratic presidential nomination last year.
The Art of Mendacity : MAKING THE MUMMIES DANCE: Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art By Thomas Hoving , (Simon & Schuster: $25; 447 pp.) By Christopher Knight, Knight is a Times art critic
1st-Person Feckless : BLUE BEL AIR By Brett Laidlaw , (W.W. Norton: $21.95; 419 pp.) By Brian Fair Berkey, Berkey, the author of "The Keys to Tulsa" (Washington Square Press), is finishing a novel about a singer of country music
Northwest Passage : IN DIFFERENT TIMES: A Fictional Memoir By David Gregor , (Alki Press, 2819 First Ave. Ste. 220, Seattle, Wash. 98121; 206-441-5380: $10.95; 258 pp.) By John Balzar, Balzar is a Times staff writer.
They Didn't See It Coming : UNTIL YOUR HEART STOPS By T.M. McNally , (Villard: $20; 320 pp.) By Richard Eder
Civilization and Its Discontents : CITIES OF GOLD: A Journey Across the American Southwest in Pursuit of Coronado By Douglas Preston , (Simon & Schuster: $25; 467 pp.) By William Kittredge, Kittredge's most recent book is "Hole in the Sky: A Memoir" (Alfred A. Knopf).
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Nonfiction By Alex Raksin
Fiction By Alex Raksin
THE UGLY CHINAMAN AND THE CRISIS OF CHINESE CULTURE by Bo... By Charles Solomon
TROPICAL NIGHT FALLING by Manuel Puig, translated from the... By Charles Solomon
PENTAMAGIC by Pentagram (Fireside/Simon & Schuster... By Charles Solomon
YORK FERRY by Annie Dawid (Cane Hill Press: $10.95; 180... By Charles Solomon
THE AFRICAN DREAM: Visions of Love and Sorrow: The Art of... By Charles Solomon
KEEPERS OF THE MOON: A Southern Boyhood by Tim McLaurin... By Charles Solomon
THE MAP CATALOG: Every Kind of Map on Earth and Even Some... By Charles Solomon
Downloading the Bank : A CALCULATED RISK By Katherine Neville , (Ballantine: $20; 403 pp.) By William Murray, Murray's latest books are "The Last Italian" and "The Wrong Horse." He is a staff writer for the New Yorker.
Cleaning Up the Bible By Jack Miles, From the entry "BIBLE, EUPHEMISM AND DYSPHEMISM IN THE," by Marvin H. Pope, in the Anchor Bible Dictionary, Volume 1, p. 725
The Dolphin of History, the Anchor of Faith By Jack Miles, Miles, a Book Review columnist and member of the Times Editorial Board, is responsible for 3/10,000 of the Anchor Bible Dictionary, a 2,000-word entry entitled "Lamb."
Selling Sisterhood By Ellen Melinkoff, Melinkoff is a local free - lance writer.
NEWS
STREET GALLERY: Guide to 1000 Los Angeles Murals by Robin J. Dunitz. (RJD Enterprises, P.O. Box 64668, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-470-8864).
The Hills Are Alive With the $ound of Movies : Soundtracks are hotter than ever with albums such as 'The Bodyguard,' featuring WhitneyHouston, selling into the millions. Record industry executives, aware of the promotional muscle a movie or TV show can provide--be it a hit or a dog--are aggressively exploring ways toexploit the Hollywood connection By Michael Walker, Michael Walker is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles.
Film Forensics
Film Forensics
Film Forensics
Paleontology 101
Oliver's Twists
Oliver's Twists
A Singular Director
Mad as Hell: Round 2
A Singular Director
Mad as Hell: Round 2
I Will Always Pay You
MISTER ROGERS : In His Neighborhood, W Is for Wonderful
MISTER ROGERS : In His Neighborhood, W Is for Wonderful
MISTER ROGERS : In His Neighborhood, W Is for Wonderful
A summary of selected Los Angeles City Hall actions... By Lee Harris
Bilingual Education--Its Time Has Passed : The director and administrator for the Cambria Institute say students should be immersed in English. By Kevin Baxter, Fernando de la Pena is a conservative who abhors ties to any political party. Frank Moreno was a student activist who served in the Democratic presidential campaigns of George McGovern and Jimmy Carter before becoming a Washington lobbyist. But in November the two found themselves united by their opposition to bilingual education. De la Pena, the founder and director of the 75-student Cambria Institute language school, and Moreno, the school's administrator in charge of development and planning, recently shared their views with Kevin Baxter for City Times:
Music Menagerie By Mary Helen Berg
Issue: Should President Clinton Lift the Ban on Gays Serving in the Military? Compiled by Elston Carr / Times community correspondent
The Thin Blue (Silent) Line By Patricia Prentiss, Patricia Prentiss, 36, was born in South-Central and lives in Pico-Union
Pathfinders Take Road to Victory : Soccer: Fremont upsets Monroe, 1-0, to win its first City Section title in 22 years of competition. By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Crenshaw's Grice Silences Injury-Plagued Dorsey By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Fairfax Slam-Dunks Manual Arts for Loss
Creative Energy : Major African-American Art Show Reaches New Heights By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Central City Council Races Draw 11 Challengers : Elections: Incumbents Walters, Hernandez and Flores face opposition. Candidates have until Feb. 13 to file their petitions. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST ADAMS : Tour Highlights L.A.'s Black History By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Arco Gives Jobs Center $1 Million By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Job Hunters Get Jump-Start By Erin J. Aubry
WEST ADAMS : Neighbors Group Receives Sears Grant By Jake Doherty
EL SERENO : Dinner Raises Funds for Youth Center By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : New Principal for Eastman Elementary By Mary Anne Perez
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Aliso-Pico Center to Undergo Repair By Mary Anne Perez
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Artistic Talent Blooms at Academy By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Conservation Corps to Open New Office By Mary Anne Perez
DOWNTOWN : CRA Chief Unveils City Economic Plan By Iris Yokoi
LITTLE TOKYO : Senior Housing Project Reduced By Jessica Goodheart
MID-WILSHIRE : Rabbi Joins Call for Interracial Dialogue By Jake Doherty
CHINATOWN : Youths Dancing to Traditional Beat By Iris Yokoi
TEMPLE-RAMPART : Businesses Treat Kids to Super Bowl By Jake Doherty
TEMPLE-BEAUDRY : School, Neighbors Hail Street Closure By Elston Carr
MID-WILSHIRE : Youth Center Puts Focus on College By Jake Doherty
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Newton Police Station Approved By Elston Carr
SOUTH-CENTRAL : City to Reappraise Disputed Property By Elston Carr
SOUTH GATE : Children of Addicts Share Survival Tips By Duke Helfand
SOUTHEAST AREA : 4 Make Bid for New School Board Seat By Duke Helfand
COVER STORY : Fire and Pain : The Riots Left About 2,300 Korean-American Business Owners Reeling From More Than $400 Million in Damage. Although the Scars Show Little Signs of Fading, Community Leaders Acknowledge That the Unrest Helped Unite Them. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Aguirre to Head Garfield Football Program By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EAGLES : Flyin' High : With 22 Points Per Game, Towering Tony McGee Is On Top of Things for the Cal State L.A. Team, Which Won 10 of Its First 12 Games This Year. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Profits at Expense of Fair Treatment
No Sympathy for McDonnell Douglas
Blue Cross Venture as For-Profit Unit
Shortsightedness at the Gas Pump
Transamerica Stands Behind Its Cancer Test
Murders Up Despite Fewer Gang Killings : Crime: Increase to 183 deaths was slight, at 2.7%. It helped that gangs 'just couldn't shoot straight,' a police commander says. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Who Filed Harassment Suit Quits Chamber Job By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Rejoice as Rail Line Gets OK : Transportation: The 13.6-mile light-rail route from downtown to Pasadena should provide solutions to economic as well as commuter problems, community leaders say. The project may begin in early '94. By Richard Winton and Berkley Hudson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Beating Victim's 7-Year Pursuit of Justice By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park : Weed Abatement Effort
Monterey Park : Affirmative Action Panel
Sierra Madre : Hearing on Trash Bill Hike
Walnut : Church Appeals to Council
El Monte : Paramedic Backup Plan
Seven Council Members Seek Two Seats on Water Authority By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As far as sculptor Daphne Gillen is concerned, Chinese... By Anne Klarner
Case of 8 Missing Words Delayed : Referendum: City officials stand by their claim of errors in petition form and procedure. But citizens group says the city is quibbling and nit-picking to avoid a vote on the General Plan. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'94 Rose Parade Theme Is 'Fantastic Adventure'
Police Investigating Source of Flyers With Racist Messages : Law Enforcement: Leaflets have been found in mailboxes and on cars over the last six months. Officials think a white supremacist is invovled. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning What It's Like to Walk the Beat : Community relations: By teaching residents about law enforcement procedures, the Citizens Police Academy hopes to build stronger ties between officers and the neighborhoods they serve. By Jessica Goodheart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Papen Leaves Republican Party Compiled by Mike Ward
Foundation Awards Grant to University
Ford Dealership Moves to Duarte
Board of Education Names Superintendent
Kellison Named Group Administrator
Fischer Will Head Aerojet Division
Pasadena Rail Stations to Tie Design to Function
Q&A : New Police Chief: A Compton Kid Who Made It to the Top Interviewer: Times Correspondent Emily Adams
Parking Plan Gets Stalled by Artifact Search : Archeology: Land used as a neighborhood garden at Cal State Long Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Development of the two-acre parcel will be delayed indefinitely. By Jill Gottesman and John Pope, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Under the Spell of a Dragon : Sculpture: Even the mermaid is entranced by the four-foot gold-plated work by artist/pilot Jim Thompson. By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Showcasing Africa's Great Queens By Emily Adams
Redevelopment Land Deal Stirs Controversy : Government: Agency chairman wants a review of purchase policy, but City Hall watchdogs want the policy eliminated and makeup of the board overhauled. The dispute centers around the purchase of several parcels from a company owned by a harbor commissioner. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Side to Garden Issue
Epple Relocates Office to to L.B.
Single-Family Homes to Be Built by City : Redevelopment: Prices for the first 10 houses will range from $140,000 to $160,000. Construction will begin in the spring. By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aiming at the Ego of 'Happy Warrior'
Evaluating Advice of White House Insiders
Taking Sides on Language-Barrier Issue
Marines All Wet in Losing Aircraft
Evaluating Advice of White House Insiders
Evaluating Advice of White House Insiders
Taking Sides on Language-Barrier Issue
A Unique Form of Judicial Activism
Marines All Wet in Losing Aircraft
Gays, the Bible and the Constitution
Gays, the Bible and the Constitution
Educating Parents on Raising Young
Preservation of California Gnatcatcher
Bilingual Program a Choice Issue
Lesson From Laguna Beach Slides
King Visit Amounts to Felon's Forum
Trustees Set a Good Example
Gays, the Bible and the Constitution
Sensationalizing a Cleanup Effort
Noise Over Airport
Transit Panel Got It Wrong
Transit Panel Got It Wrong
Parkland or University?
Noise Over Airport
Parkland or University?
Some Are Drowning as Wave of Gambling Fever Crests in U.S. : Betting: With binge over, one man had gone through his credit cards, written rubber checks and had no funds to get back home. By Strat Douthat, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New World Disorder? : More Chaos, Violence Looms in Further Fragmentation of States By Joy Aschenbach, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Latvian-Style 'Affirmative Action' Deeply Divides Diverse Population By Alan Cooperman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remote, Barren Irish Island Has Its Days; Count Them on Your Fingers By Jessica Baldwin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drug Ring Mailing Cocaine Greeting Cards Busted Associated Press
New Envoy Travels to France Via Channel Tunnel Associated Press
Thinking the Unthinkable: What Led 4 Teens to Torture, Murder Child? By Bob Lewis, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Damages Awarded as Fumes From Driveway De-Icer Kills Family Associated Press
Royal Nuptials to Be Lavish--and Japanese Associated Press
Industry to Pay for Research on Cellular Safety From Associated Press
Packwood Moves Luncheon After 350 Protesters Show Up From Associated Press
Twisted Tale of Katie's Abductor : Kidnaping: To neighbors, John Esposito was a mild-mannered 'mama's boy.' But then he led police to where he kept a 10-year-old girl hidden for 16 days. By Dana Kennedy, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Long Island Wonders: Is It the Water? : New York: Amy Fisher and Joey Buttafuoco, a wayward judge, and now Katie Beers. What's going on? By Larry Mcshane, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oil Tank Spills Peril Suburban Enclaves : Contamination: Defective facilities found to have pumped almost 4 million gallons of petroleum products into world environment in 53 separate events last year. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Nearly Half of Firms Asked Are Hiring Retirees : Business: Many companies are willing to hire older persons for everything from clerical to management positions. By Julia Prodis, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Calm After the Storm : Hurricane: A Louisiana family finds peace, at least for now, when volunteers rebuild their home. 'This was the first time anyone loved them and asked for nothing in return,' a group leader says. By Karen Gravois, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georgia County Fights Outbreak of Meningitis Associated Press
The Doctor Is In for Therapy--at $5 a Workshop By T.D. May, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Evidence in Check Forgery Case Goes Down Suspect's Hatch Associated Press
West Virginia's First Lady Is Also Its Maestro : Controversy: Rachael Worby suffers criticism, says many have a hard time accepting a political wife with career unrelated to her husband's. By Nancy Nussbaum, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berlin Airlift Tales: Candy-Bomber and Chickens That Didn't Lay Eggs Associated Press
Hurry, While Supplies Last: Planes, Tanks, Subs For Sale Associated Press
Somali Women Defy Chaos, Create Jobs for Destitute Internal Refugees By Alistair Lyon, REUTERS
SEEING DOUBLE: You may wonder how Dallas Cowboys safety... By Bill Billiter and Jerry Hicks
SUPER PROBLEM: Shelters here for battered women applaud... By Bill Billiter and Jerry Hicks
HOME DELIVERY: The county animal control shelter has a new... By Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter
PEDAL PUSHERS: Leaders of the Orange County Bicycle... By Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter
Honig Conviction Derails a Reform-Minded Career : Education: Many praise state schools superintendent as a national leader. But there were also failures. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Robinson to Quit Top American Express Post By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady's Take-Charge Style Surfaces in New Job : White House: As head of health care panel, she is expected to reach out to many, ask tough questions. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI's Genetic Sleuths Hot on Trail of a Killer : Medical science: Researchers are close to finding and deciphering the gene that causes Huntington's disease. By John Needham, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Message of O.C. Mini-Summit: Time to Act By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Oh, Yes, There's a Game, Too : The Super Bowl has ballooned into a weeklong series of promotional gigs, nightclub hops, blimp rides and theme parties. How did it get so big and gaudy? By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Expulsion Issue Could Chill Relations, U.S. Warns Israel By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
52,800 Ride the Rails of History as Subway Rolls By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riots' Shadow Hangs Over King Jury Selection By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swamped by Smuggling : Surge in Drug Seizures Forces Border Officials to Weigh Eased Guidelines on Prosecutions By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mediators Give Up on Bosnia Talks : Balkans: Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen break off Geneva negotiations after last-ditch effort for peace accord fails. They turn to the U.N. Security Council to intervene. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Assailed Over Immigration Funds : Politics: Governor goes to Washington to lobby for release of federal aid. Boxer, Feinstein say he failed as a GOP senator to deliver the money to state. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nevada Women Strike Electoral Gold : Politics: They have won half the statewide offices in the 1990s. Their success is attributed to the state's independent streak, a weak political party system, and a call for change. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes On the First to Fall By Peter H. King
Key U.S. General Foresees NATO-Russia Cooperation By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hitler Anniversary Marked by Protests : Germany: Nearly half a million turn out to demonstrate against racist, right-wing violence. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Major Says He Planned to Kill Yeltsin By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Army Admits It Is Detaining 2 Arab-Americans From Associated Press
Isolated Krajina Serbs Could Be Bested by Resurgent Croat Army : Balkans: Rebels can't rely on help from federal Yugoslav military, which helped carve out their now-threatened enclave. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 140 Killed in Kenyan Train Crash From Reuters
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Ambush by Palestinians From Associated Press
Jackson Urges Ultimatum to Haiti Military : Diplomacy: The civil rights leader says a threat by Clinton would force the junta to negotiate ousted President Aristide's return. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Troops Sweep Key Somali City : Africa: Search for weapons turns up only one rifle, demonstrating military's limitations. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly 400 Belgians Evacuated From Riot-Torn Zaire From Times Wire Services
Angola, Foes Fail to Agree on Cease-Fire From Times Wire Services
Vietnam Embraces Americana and Future as Tet Offensive Fades Into Past By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riders Give Green Light to Red Line : Transportation: The offer of free trips lured thousands to subway's debut. Trains earned high marks almost all around. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gays in Armed Forces Would Still Confront Minefield of Regulations : Military: If the ban is lifted, the real battle will be over how to redraft a maze of rules covering a soldier's behavior--on duty and off. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Petition Seeks to Bar Gay Rights in Florida Associated Press
Clinton Takes His Cabinet Along to Camp David By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military-Gay Issue May Have Left Aspin Bruised in First Big Tests of Will : Defense: Some experts say he risks being overwhelmed by Pentagon leaders and Congress unless he is more assertive. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Renaissance Weekend' Organizer May Get Post Associated Press
Rough Seas Claim 2 on Fishing Boat Associated Press
Mother Faced Her Fears of Huntington's : Survivor: Woman worried for decades after her own mother was stricken. She and her children are safe, but her brother wasn't so lucky. By John Needham, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mapping Out the X's and O's of Staging a Spectacle : Logistics: It takes more than a year's worth of planning for a 60-minute game and a halftime show that lasts 10 minutes. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did L.A.'s Pursuit of Event Go Too Far? : Finances: Competitor calls city's bid for Super Bowl 'unconscionable.' Some question the expense when there are other needs in the area. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain May Dampen the Big Game
Dividing L.A. School District
Hillary Clinton's Role
Los Angeles City Elections
Los Angeles City Elections
Hillary Clinton's Role
Hillary Clinton's Role
Los Angeles City Elections
Hillary Clinton's Role
Ending Violence
Dividing L.A. School District Thomas Mitchell, a third-year law student, who serves on the editorial board of the Howard Law Journal, co-authored this article with classmates Scott Burrell and Darrin Howard.
A Study in Contrast : Buffalo's Marv Levy Is an NFL Renaissance Man, but Dallas' Jimmy Johnson Has Time Only for Things to Help Him Win : Seemingly Cold and Calculating, Johnson Eliminates Everything Around Him That He Believes Will Interfere With a Super Bowl Victory By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Study in Contrast : Buffalo's Marv Levy Is an NFL Renaissance Man, but Dallas' Jimmy Johnson Has Time Only for Things to Help Him Win : With Scars From Losing Two Super Bowls in a Row, Levy Managed to Keep the Bills Sufficiently Motivated to Find Out if the Third Time Can Be a Charm By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Of Men
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
G-l-o-r-i-a
Family Of Men
Mooning Over Havana
Future Shock
Mooning Over Havana
Future Shock
A Plea To Save The Children
Setting Diamonds
Praise for B&B
Less Was More
Plaudits for Post
Prime-Crime Verite : BARRY LEVINSON'S 'HOMICIDE' KICKS OFF IN A BIG WAY By Lewis Beale, Lewis Beale is a free-lance writer based in Washington, D.C
Memories Run XXVI Deep By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Almost' New : 'THE TORKELSONS' REINCARNATED TAKES ON A NEW LIFE, AND STYLE By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burnett's Writers Deserve Credit
Burnett's Writers Deserve Credit
KTLA News Is a Morning Treat
KTLA News Is a Morning Treat
Bubbling Back By Libby Slate, Libby Slate is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Palin's Turkish News Break
'Life' Mirrors Life
Watching The Witches of Eastwick (ABC Sunday at 8:30 p.m... By Kevin Thomas
Pulp (KABC Monday at midnight). Mike Hodges' 1972 gangster... By Kevin Thomas
Profile : Consuming Passion : BURT WOLF'S TASTE FOR FOOD CAN IS NOW PART OF PBS' MENU By Jerry Buck, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOB TRUMPY: His Big Game Plan By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Block That Blooper By Steve Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Steve Harvey writes The Times' Bottom Ten column
What Becomes This Legend Most? Hard Work and Strong Determination By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revisitation Rites By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eight Great Hours of Andy (Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m on...
Despite criminal records and malpractice judgments, some doctors remain in practice for years. Critics blame the besieged state Medical Board. : Watching a Watchdog By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writers Give Away Tragic Ending of Their Teacher By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letting Kids Know Harassment's a No-No By Dianne Klein
As Earth's Riches Decline, So Do Its Healing Powers : Science: The planet is caught in an ongoing extinction 'event' that threatens species mankind doesn't even know exist, author says. By Robert Cooke, NEWSDAY
Murphy as Mom: More Fiction Than Fact
Shoppers Remember 'Grand Dame' Fondly
School Choice Really Case of 'White Flight'?
Murphy as Mom: More Fiction Than Fact
Murphy as Mom: More Fiction Than Fact
Shoppers Remember 'Grand Dame' Fondly
Shoppers Remember 'Grand Dame' Fondly
Murphy as Mom: More Fiction Than Fact
Where It's Wall-to-Wall Celebrities : An Illustrator Pictorializes Star-Conscious L.A. for Palms' Famous Gallery By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Have a Heart, Cher's or Woody's or Jay's or . . . COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Stopping Smoking Is No Job for Quitters : Health: What to do when nothing calms the craving? Try something else. Start over. Keep at it. Motivation is of prime importance. By Jean Marbella, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Helping Animals Feel at Home : Environment: People who like to look out for other species can easily attract birds, squirrels and other interesting creatures to their back yards. By Steve Mckerrow, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Taking the First Step : Seniors: A dance series, 'Seeking the Light,' aims to thaw the cold war between two generations of local Russian emigres. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Attack Plan for 4-Acre Hill Estate : Development: Residents say the proposed 59,000-square-foot complex is too big and balk at the possibility of years of noisy construction. By G. Jeanette Avent, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rats! : They're Everywhere, Even in the Toniest Neighborhoods By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Wants Marina Bypass in Harbor Plan By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Written a Big Book on Those Who Write for the Small Screen By Christina V. Godbey
"They think we are monkeys," the dying man beside me said...
They Have Bones to Pick Over Their Own Pet Peeves
They Have Bones to Pick Over Their Own Pet Peeves
Name Mixup No Joke to Financial Adviser By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Ambassador of the Latin Beat : Cuban jazz saxophonist-clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera will bring his blend of musical styles to UCLA on Friday By Zan Stewart, Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
Gallery Offers a Chance to Study the Fine Prints By Nancy Kapitanoff, Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
'Men in Waiting' Gives View From Another Side By T. H. Mcculloh, T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Jazz Pianist Hillery's Sound Emerges From Shadows By Zan Stewart, Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
POP MUSIC : Jazz and Rap Take the Plunge : An influential group of musicians is putting aside animosities for a marriage that promises a flock of sorely needed fresh musical ideas By Richard Guilliatt, Richard Guilliatt is a free-lance writer based in New York.
Dance : Star Tour : Twyla Tharp, Mikhail Baryshnikov reunite for a series of shows with the flavor--and price tag--of a rock 'n' roll extravaganza By Diane Haithman, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer
ON LOCATION : We're Not in the 'Hood Anymore : Mario Van Peebles attempts to break out of 'New Jack City' genre with a new spin on an old genre--a Western about black cowboys By Leo W. Banks, Leo W. Banks is a free-lance writer based in Tucson
COVER STORY : Hollywood's Family Ways : Things haven't changed since the days of Selznick: It helps to have an uncle--or a father, brother or aunt--in the business. Do Hollywood's clannish ways affect the movies we see? By Terry Pristin, Terry Pristin is a Times staff writer
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE LASER 'PLAYER' : Hey! All You Live Screenwriters! You Can Sit and Hate Hollywood for 12 Solid Hours By Jane Galbraith
CAREER CORNER : Read This and Tell Us You Still Want to Write Movies By Jeffrey Wells
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : NECROLOGY NEWS : What About Dying at the Box Office? By Jane Galbraith
Sneaks Fallout
Taper's Davidson Gets His Classical Play . . . Kind Of By Don Shirley
Old Ravel-Debussy Pairing Gains a Handsome Addition By Herbert Glass, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
Video Makers Let the Cat Out of the Bag By Chris Willman, Chris Willman's Sound & Vision column appears periodically in Calendar
CREEDENCE II: While not denying that Fogerty was the chief... By Steve Hochman
Ya Gotta Believe
These Guys' Bad Moon Rose a Loooong Time Ago By Steve Hochman
AND ONE MORE THING: Experiencing nostalgia for those...
Pearl Jam is scheduled to go into a Seattle studio March 1...
Castro, No! Sex Si : Exiled in Florida, Cuban artist Tomas Esson remains uncompromising in exploring aggressive, brazen sexuality in his work By Mike Clary, Mike Clary, a writer in Miami, is a frequent contributor to The Times.
Jazz Meets Hip-Hop: A Consumer Guide By Richard Guilliatt
Galleries Band Together for Global Fest By Shauna Snow
Broadway Deli: SRO in SM, RIP in SFV By Kathie Jenkins
A Pair of Angels Take Flight By Laurie Ochoa
BUSINESS
How Clinton Cold Shoulder Is Doing Japan a Favor By James Flanigan
The California Puzzle : Hard-pressed by recession, can the state's economy remake itself to face new realities? By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping a Weather Eye on Business : Forecasting Company Helps Retailers Attain Sunny Sales By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Credit Card Late Charges Could Soon Skyrocket By Kathy M. Kristof
Sarah N. Saria has been elected to the board of directors...
Therese La Haye has been promoted to regional sales...
Walter F. Turner has been appointed vice president of...
Gordon E. Winn has been appointed division manager of...
Gordon Tippell has been installed as 1993 president of the...
Timothy G. Psomas has been appointed by Gov. Pete Wilson...
Catalina Marketing Expands Its Board, Electing 2 New Members
Disney Knows How to Put Fantasy and Enchantment Into Tying the Knot By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rally's Plans to Bite Into Fast-Food Market by Expanding Into County : Restaurants: About 25 franchise outlets will be built, offering a burger-based menu and double drive-through lanes. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alcone Sims O'Brien Opens Seattle Office
Gold Standard Breakdown Offers a Lesson for the EC By A. Gary Shilling, A. GARY SHILLING is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., economic consultants and investment advisers based in New Jersey
Artist Can't Claim Market Value for Donations By Carla Lazzareschi
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rally at Courthouse Asks End to Bigotry : Simi Valley: Demonstrators outside the scene of Rodney G. King beating trial call for tolerance. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Minority Recruits Put on Hold : Employment: The county department is committed to improving its ethnic mix. But it is hindered by budget restrictions that limit recruitment. By Ron Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bargains for the Highest Bidder : Auction: Estate merchandise ranging from cellos to chairs goes on the block, plus unclaimed stolen goods and items from drug dealers. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura High Football Player Dies After Stabbing Attack By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Library Near Mothballs : Finances: Parents, teachers and children decry proposed closure of the Ventura Avenue branch. They say it's singled out unfairly. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Room With a Feud in Redondo : Housing: The last occupant of a Salvation Army-owned apartment will be evicted to make way for a new complex. Robert Dreyer claims the Army's actions will leave him homeless. By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates in 15th District Debate Value of Ties to Area : City Council: Longtime residents question motives of those who moved into the area to run for office. But newcomers say they can bring a fresh perspective to the community's problems. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST COUNTY : New Law to Prevent Day-Care Clusters By Maia Davis
Both Sides in Abortion Issue Gearing Up for More Demonstrations By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Jam on the Strand : Cyclists and Skaters Prompt Complaints, but Officials Balk at Outright Ban By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A special concert to benefit Filipino orphans will be... By Mary Helen Berg
For Wilmington students, a firsthand lesson in moonwalking. By Janet Rae-dupree, With Staff Reports
Cynthia Wood, Owned the Taylor Ranch
Obituaries
Now Hear This, People: Gays in Military Not the Enemy By Dana Parsons
Notes about your surroundings Hummingbird Program--South...
Heavy Rains Need Not Equal Disaster : Sewage Lines Should Be Secured for Stormy Weather
24-Home Plan a Step in Right Direction : Fountain Valley Was Right to Resist Pressure, Approve Affordable Housing Project
Lowering the Volume on Leaf Blowers : More Effort Is Needed to Improve These Cost-Efficient, but Noisy, Garden Tools
COMMENTARY ON PRIVATIZATION : County Needs Latitude to Contract Out Jobs, Save Tax Money : L.A. County has saved millions by privatizing. General-law counties, like ours, need the freedom to do likewise. By Gil Ferguson, State Assemblyman Gil Ferguson (R-Newport Beach) represents the 70th District.
Job of Water-Sniffing Team Can Be a Little Hard to Swallow By Jack Cheevers, Jack Cheevers is a Times staff writer.
Removal of Coke Sign Is 'Classic' Blunder, Preservationists Say : Billboard: Protesters urge soft drink company to return Hollywood landmark. Firm says the lease and repairs were too costly. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Driver's Seat : A 32-Year RTD Veteran Gains a Day of Fame by Launching the Red Line By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Ready to Curb Big-Bucks Campaigns : Reform: Proposal to put $1,000 cap on contributions to city candidates would greatly reduce the major role big givers have played in the past. By Terry Spencer and Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Residents, Volunteers Plant Seeds of Community Spirit on 109th Street By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riding on a Collision Course : Recent Fatalities Remind Bicyclists of Perils They Face When Mixing With Motorists By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lightning, Hail Hit Some Cities : Storm: Weird weather system washes out Tet festival, floods some streets and snarls traffic. A golfer is struck by lightning. By De Tran and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Candidates for Mayor Tailor Remarks for Black Forum : Election: Some of the 14 contenders focus on education and the economy, avoiding the issues of crime and streamlining City Hall that have marked their speeches in the San Fernando Valley and Westside. By Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing Cards Is Tough Work for 'Props' : Casinos: Clubs pay proposition players to keep poker games going. It sounds like a gambler's dream, but it's hard on the nerves when your earnings are at stake. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Striking a Blow for the Neighborhood : Blythe Street: A graffiti-covered wall, long a convenient hiding place for drugs and guns, is reduced to rubble by local youths in exchange for seed money for a community sports club. By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce Could Be Left With Only Enough to Pay Staff : Budgets: The Woodland Hills college president says, if a $2.8-million reduction is approved, there would be no money for maintenance, supplies or utilities. By Mayerene Barker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woo Wins Applause From Black Audience : Campaign: Councilman is part of a group of 14 mayoral candidates at African-American forum. He and other contenders tailor their remarks, with some avoiding the rhetoric about crime. By James Rainey and Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Face Learning to Relearn : Health: Laguna Beach neuropsychologist works to help patients crippled by memory loss and distraction. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning in the Pooch : Lifestyle: Microchips implanted in animals are helping reunite owners with their lost pets. The technology may replace typical dog tags and is being used by many animal shelters. By Otto Strong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Subway Saga Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Shortcut Route Is Seen by Many as an Accident Waiting to Happen : Santa Clarita: A stretch of Placerita Canyon Road becomes more treacherous as the city and residents debate who should maintain it. Both sides fear motorists' liability claims. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream Homes Have Become Nightmares, Residents Say : Courts: More than 250 Laguna Sur Villas homeowners are suing the developer, alleging that the dwellings have numerous construction defects. By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County's 1st State Prison Prepares for Uneventful Opening By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Struggled With Police Dies After Swallowing Rock Cocaine
Boy in Serious Condition After Being Shot in Gang Cross-Fire From Times Staff and Wire Services
Knife-Wielding Man Surrenders
Man Dies in Police Custody After Disturbance at Motel : Van Nuys: He had been subdued with pepper spray and handcuffed, apparently after having swallowed rock cocaine, authorities say. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Break-In Suspects Nabbed Because Victim Dialed 911
Man Found Dead in Santa Ana
Democrats Withhold Backing
When in Burley, Watch Your Language By Mark Warbis, ASSOCIATED PRESS
S.F. Quietly Replacing Aged Cable Cars By Elisabeth Dunham, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Couple 'Hits the Jackpot' With Birth of Quintuplets From Associated Press
Parents Get Token Award for Misplaced Headstone From Associated Press
NASA Boasts Sophisticated 'Air Force' : Research: A fleet of 108 aircraft, including everything from advanced jet fighters and helicopters to jumbo jets, is used by the space agency in a variety of pursuits. By Donald J. Frederick, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
OPINION
Gays in the Military: The Pursuit of Social Justice : The armed forces could provide a beachhead in the struggle against homophobia. By Tony Kushner, Tony Kushner is a playwright whose most recent work is "Angels in America. "
The Runner Stumbles : Instead of Leading the Public, Clinton Fumbles on the Basics : In his first week in office, the once sure-footed candidate has hit rocky gound. By Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988
On Eve of Mayor's Race, Los Angeles Is Up for Grabs : Politics: Behind the spectacle of 52 candidates vying to replace Tom Bradley, a more serious--and ultimately hopeful--reality lies. By Kevin Starr, Kevin Starr teaches urban and regional planning at USC. His forthcoming book is "The Dream Endures: California Through the Great Depression."
Oh No! I Can't Believe This Is True, But, Yes--I Married a Policy Wonk! By Frank Kosa, Frank Kosa is a screenwriter
It's Time for the U.S. to Do Business With Yasser Arafat Again : Diplomacy: With the Mideast peace talks at a standstill and Hamas gaining clout, Clinton must renew contacts with PLO. By Tad Szulc, Tad Szulc, who writes frequently on foreign affairs, has reported widely on the Palestinian problem for the National Geographic magazine
After Thurgood Marshall, the Next Crusade for Howard Law Students : CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Dianne Feinstein : A Senator in a Hurry for a State Facing a Lot of Troubles By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a national reporter for The Times
It's a Super Day for Even the Blase : Big Game a welcome tonic--L.A. area may get regular doses
Saxophone Player
The Committee to Reduce Committees : Can Congress actually reform itself? Stay tuned
Regaining That Competitive Edge : Sematech success story shows value of government/industry teamwork
COLUMN LEFT/ ALEXANDER COCKBURN : Same Song, Different Verse : The uproar over gays in the military rings familiar. By Alexander Cockburn, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL : U.N. Slap Could Kill Peace Talks Shimon Peres is the foreign minister of Israel. He was interviewed by Global Viewpoint editor Nathan Gardels on Thursday in Switzerland.
COLUMN RIGHT/ SUSAN CARPENTER McMILLAN : Put 'Rainbow' Back in the Closet : Teaching first-graders about homosexuality is, to say the least, age-inappropriate. By Susan Carpenter Mcmillan, Susan Carpenter McMillan of San Marino is a spokesperson for the Pro-family Media Coalition and a commentator on KABC-TV.
PLATFORM : Touchdown in L.A.
Follow the Highway to a Better Urban Policy : Growth: Cisneros at HUD and Pena at transportation could be the dynamic duo that used transit money to bring economic prosperity to cities. By William Fulton, William Fulton is the editor of California Planning & Development Report and author of "Guide to California Planning."
Beyond the Cold War: Developing a New, Improved Mandate for the CIA : Intelligence: Watching the Soviet Union was the agency's raison d'etre. But the health of the planet is now in urgent need of monitoring. By Thomas Powers, Thomas Powers, a contributing editor to Opinion, is author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA" (Knopf). His most recent book, "Heisenberg's War: The Secret History of the German Bomb," will be published in March
REAL ESTATE
Love the One You're With : Many wanna-be home sellers are finding the move up to a better house is tough in today's buyer's market. So instead of selling, they're improving their homes and learning to be happy where they are. By Stephanie O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: O'Neill is a Los Angeles free - lances writer
Olympian to Make Tracks By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Check the Fine Print on Flood Insurance By Stephanie O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: O'Neill is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Landlord Shouldn't Encroach on Tenant Special to The Times
Los Angeles County
S. Bernardino County
Tippell Installed as President of BIA/SC
Coalition Honors Killingsworth
Cost of Flood Insurance By Stephanie O'Neill
RTC Sets HomeFed Liquidation Auctions
Removing Oil From Concrete Floor From Popular Mechanics
For exquisite shade color this spring and summer, begin...
Drought Garden Can Survive Rain By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
SPORTS
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Bolt Wants It Known He Was More a Swinger Than a Flinger By Mal Florence
Women's Soccer Teams at Home in South Bay : Club sports: Although fan interest remains low, participation remains high. By Alex Murashko, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor Turns Out Lights on El Camino : Basketball: In a game stopped three times because of power failure, the Seahawks hold on for 78-75 victory. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toros Happy to Get Back to Business of Baseball : Colleges: A turbulent off-season may help unify the 13th-ranked team in NCAA Division II. By Barry Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pitcher Velasquez Returns to Team After Being Shot By Barry Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Loyola Women Roll to 72-61 Victory
Kings Go Back in Time and Tie : Hockey: Carson returns and Taylor scores, but Blackhawks get even, 2-2. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wave of Victories Crashes on Beach : College basketball: San Francisco halts Pepperdine's WCC streak, 75-72. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING : Nunn Leaves Little Doubt in Stopping Cordoba From Associated Press
After He Gave It His Best Shot, He Was Happy That She Didn't By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard
CS Long Beach's Streak Ends : Big West: The 49ers, who had won 20 in a row in their gym, lose to UC Santa Barbara, 68-59. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Northridge Loses Its Fourth in a Row, 90-65 By Mike Hiserman
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Defense Is Spark for Arizona From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL THE TOP 25 : North Carolina Is Upset, 88-62, by Wake Forest From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Colorado State Gets Help, Surprises Utah From Associated Press
Big Plunge Helps Irvine End Streak By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Run Home-Court Streak to 12 By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Turns Defensive, Defeats St. Mary's By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Mutombo and Nuggets Beat the Slumping Bulls From Associated Press
Northridge Continues Downward Spiral, 90-65 : College basketball: Southern Utah hands Matadors their worst defeat of the season. They have lost four in a row. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Battle of Standout Guards, Ventura Defeats Oxnard, 70-68 : College basketball: Pirates' Brown hits decisive shot with three seconds left in overtime to overshadow Fay, who scores 25 points. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / STEVE ELLING : Chatsworth Girls Touched by Horn's Presence at City Title Match
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Campbell Hall Cruises to Win Over Outmanned Whitney
NHL ROUNDUP : Coffey Gets Two Assists in Debut With Red Wings From Associated Press
Kyman, CSUN Sweep San Diego in Volleyball Conference Opener
Women's Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CSUN Men Open Track Season in Impressive Style
GOLF ROUNDUP : Wrenn Takes the Lead; Palmer Makes $50,000 From Associated Press
Bowling From Staff and Wire Reports
SANTA ANITA : Alysbelle Upsets Pacific Squall to Win the La Canada Stakes By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER : U.S. Recovers in Second Half to Tie Denmark, 2-2 By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Unusual Time for Titans as Home Streak Reaches 12 By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Washes Away Losing Streak by Defeating San Jose State By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OFF-ROAD : Mud-Bogging When Rain Hits Anaheim By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman's Rally Falls Short in Loss to CS Dominguez Hills By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Naro and SCC Pick Up the Pace, Defeat CCI, 86-70 By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO-AM GOLF AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB : Dennis' Birdie Clinches Second Tournament Victory
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Kirch, Mejer Take Charge in CCI Victory
U.S. Recovers to Tie Denmark, 2-2 : Soccer: The team's inconsistency and poor judgment, a problem this year, strikes again in the first game of the new year. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Walker, Itow Lead the Way as Huntington Beach Wins
SUNSET LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Oilers Finally Put Away Ocean View By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Strong Courier Keeps the Heat on Edberg From Associated Press
Depleted Clippers Lose to the Jazz, 113-105 : Pro basketball: L.A. rallies after ejections of Norman and Brown, but Karl Malone then fuels a crucial run. Williams is sidelined again because of injuries. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daily Report By T.J. Simers
DAILY REPORT : Former Ram Assistant Makes Mark in Dallas By Tim Kawakami
Inglewood's Find: There Is a Substitute for Winning By Cap Carey
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Time Has Come to Break Up the Purple and Gold By Mark Heisler
Westminster Strives to Be the Pest By Barbie Ludovise
Fun and Games Are Over: Now It's Time for Business : Game: After two weeks of buildup, the Cowboys and Bills are ready for NFL's showtime today. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Rhinestone Cowboy : Aikman, the Blue-Collar Kid From Henryetta, Okla., Is in the Spotlight Today, but It Won't Make Him Blink By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's No Need to Fear Underdog This Year, Remember? By Mike Penner
He Adds Perfect Touch By Jim Murray
In Golden Anniversary Super Bowl, One L of a Change By Mike Downey
Beyond the Field : NFL Learned Lessons the Hard Way After '89 Riots Near Miami; Now Urban Problems Aren't Simply Out of Sight, Out of Mind By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Players Join Walsh, Noll in Election to NFL Hall of Fame : Pro football: Payton, Fouts and Little receive game's ultimate honor from panel of voters. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MEDIA FROM BUFFALO AND DALLAS : Super Teams Also Have Write Stuff
COLLEGE BASEBALL PREVIEW / CAL LUTHERAN : Having No Time for Watches, Kingsmen Will Pursue a Ring By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura-Northridge Matchup: Coaches Give Matadors Nod By Jeff Meyers
Cars Trade Lead as Halfway Point Nears in 24-Hour Race at Daytona Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASEBALL PREVIEW THE MASTER'S : Mustangs Like to Start With a Bang By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL Adds Muscle to Earn Respect : Hockey: Expansion franchises in Anaheim and Miami hold promise of being a shot in the arm for league's image. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malone Accused of Threatening Ex-Wife From Staff and Wire Reports
The Gospel According to Mathews : Ventura Coach Leads With Religious Zeal as Victories Mount By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
Rockin' Robin : Mr. Mouth Sounds Off on the Commercialization of American Comedy By Richard Natale, Richard Natale is a Los Angeles-based entertainment writer
NO DIRECTION HOME : The Second Time Around Held Little Charm for a Rock Band in Hassle Mode By Jonathan Gold
SCHOOL DAYS : The Attack of the Dumb-Boy Jokes By Amy Ephron
ON RAMP : Buying American
BOTTOM LINE : Now if They'd Only Lower Their Prices . . . By Maureen Sajbel
BODY POLITIC : Not a Love Story By Kathleen Moloney
West of Pecos : There Ain't Many Folks in Loving County, but Durned Near Everyone's a Character: One Bulldozed His Pool, Some Drive 50 Miles for a Cup of Coffee and the Sheriff Was Named Punk. By Richard E. Meyer, Richard E. Meyer is a Times national correspondent based in Los Angeles. His last article for the magazine was an examination of Louisiana's gubernatorial campaign in 1991.
Testimony : A Trio of Women's Voices Bears Witness to the Horror of War and Rape as Yugoslavia Disintegrates
Style : Gardens : The New Stone Age By Susan Heeger
STYLE : FASHION : A Flare for Jeans By Maureen Sajbel
The Wine List By Dan Berger
RESTAURANTS : GENEROUS TO A FAULT : At Agostino Sciandri's Latest Restaurant, Patrons Get a Lot of Food. Like It or Not. By Ruth Reichl
TRAVEL
TRAVEL INSIDER : Vietnam's 'Open Door' Not Without Challenges : Tourism: Though most restrictions on U.S. visitors have been lifted, there are still no direct flights and parts of the country lack a well-oiled infrastructure. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Caribbean Appeal Is in the Isle of Beholder : Variety of Choices Makes It Important to Match the Place With Your Interests By Judi Dash, Dash is a New Jersey-based free-lance writer.
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
Rio Loses Out to Nature Tours and 'Scandal' By Kim Upton
Destination Guides Aren't Just for Grown-Ups : Publishers are finding a wide variety of ways to educate and entertain children who travel. By Eileen Ogintz
Little-Seen Sites of Italian Peninsula By Betty Martin
Dining Through Truffle Country : In France's Perigord region, winter is the season to sample fois gras and an increasingly rare fungus. By Colman Andrews, Andrews Books to Go column appears twice monthly in Travel.
Polish Spirit Rekindled in Indomitable Warsaw : Eastern European capital has survived centuries of tumult to rank among the continent's great cities. By Beverly Beyer and Ed Rabey
VIETNAM : Tourist Tours of Duty : Dispatches From the Former War Zone, Now Open to Americans and Changing Fast : BY LAND FROM SAIGON By Tom Romeo, Romeo is a free-lance writer based in Auckland, New Zealand.
VIETNAM : Tourist Tours of Duty : Dispatches From the Former War Zone, Now Open to Americans and Changing Fast : BY SEA ON A CRUISE SHIP By Robert Elegant, Elegant is a novelist and former foreign correspondent and foreign affairs columnist for the Times.
Backpackers See Vietnam's Beauty, Bugs and All : Schoolteachers find budget adventure during summer break as they tour countryside by bus. By Tamara Davis and Gary Fine, Fine and Davis are teachers in Pasadena and Alhambra schools
Renovations at Manhattan YMCAs : Vanderbilt and Westside Y's remain open during winter construction. By Lucy Izon
In Chumash Footsteps on Santa Rosa By John Mckinney
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