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What happened on July 25, 1993
BOOKS
The Man Who Brought the Water : RIVERS IN THE DESERT: William Mulholland and the Inventing of Los Angeles, \o7 By Margaret Leslie Davis (HarperCollins: $24; 320 pp.)\f7 By Geoffrey Cowan, \o7 Cowan is a film producer, UCLA law school faculty member, public interest lawyer and the author of "The People vs. Clarence Darrow: The Bribery Trial of America's Greatest Lawyer" (Times Books)\f7
Master of the Shell Game : FULL FAITH & CREDIT: The Great S&L Debacle and Other Washington Sagas, \o7 By L. William Seidman (Times Books: $25; 352 pp.)\f7 By Tom Schlesinger, \o7 Schlesinger is director of the Southern Finance Project, a North Carolina-based research center that monitors financial markets and policy issues\f7
Entering the Knowledge Society : POST-CAPITALIST SOCIETY, \o7 By Peter Drucker (HarperBusiness: $25; 232 pp.)\f7 By Margaret Langstaff, \o7 Langstaff is a contributing editor to Publishers Weekly writing on business books; she was for six years vice president of marketing and sales for Ingram Book Company\f7
Eluding Himself : PHILIP LARKIN: A Writer's Life, \o7 By Andrew Motion (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $35; 570 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Brought to You by the Holy Ghost : LIVING IN LITTLE ROCK WITH MISS LITTLE ROCK \o7 By Jack Butler (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 655 pp.) \f7 By Frank Levering, \o7 Levering, who farms in Virginia, is co-author of "Simple Living: One Couple's Search for a Better Life" (Penguin). \f7
House of Straw : HOME REPAIRS, \o7 By Trey Ellis (Simon & Schuster: $21; 332 pp.)\f7 By Veronica Chambers, \o7 Chambers is co-author, with John Singleton, of "Poetic Justice: Filmmaking South Central Style."\f7
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
LETTER POEM 3, By James Schuyler
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Martin Bernheimer
Unintelligent Counterintelligence : DEADLY ILLUSIONS: The KGB Orlov Dossier--Stalin's Master Spy, \o7 By John Costello and Oleg Tsarev (Crown Publishers: $25; 512 pp.)\f7 By Phillip Knightley, \o7 Knightley is the author of "The Second Oldest Profession: Spies and Spying in the 20th Century" (Norton)\f7
Missing the Broad Skies : IONA MOON, \o7 By Melanie Rae Thon (Poseidon Press: $21; 287 pp.)\f7 By Julia Cameron, \o7 Cameron is the author of "The Artist's Way."\f7
Nibbling on Marzipan : NUDE MEN, \o7 By Amanda Filipacchi (Viking: $21; 288 pp.)\f7 By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 McKenna is a frequent contributor to The Times\f7
The Bible of Middle America : THEIRS WAS THE KINGDOM: The Uncondensed Story of the Reader's Digest and its Founders, DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, \o7 By John Heidenry (W. W. Norton: $29.95; 640 pp.)\f7 By Wendy Smith, \o7 Smith is the author of "Real Life Drama: The Group Theatre and America, 1931-1940\f7 .\o7 "\f7
CRACKHOUSE: Notes From the End of the Line \o7 by Terry... By Charles Solomon
INTELLECTUAL MEMOIRS: New York 1936-1938 \o7 by Mary... By Charles Solomon
BERLIN JOURNAL 1989-1990 \o7 by Robert Darnton (W. W... By Charles Solomon
THE PLASTIC WASTE PRIMER: A Handbook for Citizens \o7... By Charles Solomon
QUALITY TIME ON HIGHWAY 1 \o7 by Garry Trudeau (Andrews... By Charles Solomon
FUGITIVE SPRING: Coming of Age in the '50s and '60s \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
ROAD TO HEAVEN: Encounters With Chinese Hermits \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
Her Own Holocaust : ANNA, ANN, ANNIE, \o7 By Thomas Trebitsch Parker (Dutton: $21; 325 pp.)\f7 By Kate Braverman, \o7 Braverman is a poet, novelist and short story writer. She teaches creative writing in the UCLA Extension writing program\f7
Women Who Ran With the Wolves By Peter Haldeman
NEWS
Clean Male Prose?
Bonehead Play
Credit Checks
Boxed In at the Bowl
No Ordinary Guy
A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. : CITY COUNCIL By Lee Harris
NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY : A Taste of Spain By Michael Krikorian
Confronting Racism Head-On \o7 The Rev. Leonard Jackson has been in the ministry of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church for six years. The FBI has charged that a group of white supremacists had planned to bomb and fire on the congregation at the West Adams church, the oldest black church in Los Angeles. Jackson was interviewed by Monica Gyulai. \f7
County-USC: Caring, Efficient--and Surprising By Agnes G. Herman, \o7 Agnes G. Herman is a retired social worker, free-lance writer and AIDS lecturer who lives in Lake San Marcos. Her daughter, Judi, who lives in Whittier, has fully recovered from gallbladder surgery. \f7
The Messenger Is the Message
On the Subject of Teaching: 'It's Very Depressing'
He's Got the Skinny on Scams : Ex-Con Offers Crime Prevention Tips in Book, Cable-TV Program By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurant Group Tries to Snuff Smoking Ban : Business: A coalition mounts a drive to let voters decide the issue. The prohibition was supposed to take effect this weekend. By Jake Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bell Gardens Program to Fund Loans for Trade School, College
EXPOSITION PARK : The Art and Science of Exploration By Sandra Hernandez
UNIVERSITY PARK : Council Gives OK to New Supermarket By Lee Harris and Jake Doherty
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Officers Meet the Community
DOWNTOWN : Zoning Official Puts Jack's on Notice By Iris Yokoi
DOWNTOWN : Violations at Hotel Net $13,000 Fine By Iris Yokoi
DOWNTOWN : AFL-CIO's Asian Alliance to Meet By Iris Yokoi
ELYSIAN PARK : Park Plan Includes Athletic Fields, Trails By Iris Yokoi
EAST LOS ANGELES : Habitat Building 4 Families Homes By Mary Anne Perez
CITY TERRACE : Tougher Laws Asked at Youth Hearings By Mary Anne Perez
MONTEREY HILLS : Neighbors Lose Bid to Block Homes By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON PARK : Teacher Is Striking All the Right Notes By Mary Helen Berg
Irregularities Void Recall Attempts By Jill Gottesman
HUNTINGTON PARK : City Budgets for 5 More Police Officers By Mary Helen Berg
HUNTINGTON PARK : 14 Suspected 'Bandit' Cab Drivers Arrested By Mary Helen Berg
COMMERCE : City to Celebrate Rail Station Opening By Sandra Hernandez
CRENSHAW : Commercial-Office Building Burns
CRENSHAW : Boat Trip Is a Reel Adventure for Youths By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Indoor Pool Opens After 2-Year Hiatus By Erin J. Aubry
MACARTHUR PARK : Time Capsule to Tell of Immigrants' Lives By Jake Doherty
KOREATOWN : Volunteers Needed for ESL Program
KOREATOWN : Job Training Aimed at Riot Victims
MID-WILSHIRE : Retired Executives Aid Entrepreneurs
A Chance to Dump the 'Undumpables'
COVER STORY : Pushcart Power : Frustrated by Police Crackdowns, Vendors United to Legalize Their Meager Livelihoods.Next Month, Their 6-Year Struggle Comes Before the City Council. By Robert J. Lopez
COVER STORY : Signatures and Hearings Would Precede Any Street Sales By Robert J. Lopez
Free Legal Assistance in Koreatown
South Gate Residents Rip Fee Hike Plan By Duke Helfand
Players at Griffith Park Courts Again Ask, 'Tennis, Anyone?' : Recreation: Six-month, $446,000 renovation nearly complete. Work on bleachers continues. By Lee Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reopened Westlake Mall Gives Kids a Free Ride By Jake Doherty
One-Stop Permit Shop Opens in Crenshaw : Business: The center centralizes the services of 12 federal, state and local agencies for entrepreneurs. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bell, Huntington Park Offer Free Lunches to Poor Children By Mary Helen Berg
Handing Off the City Section : Harkness' League Realignment Won Praise; Recruiting, Eligibility Issues Drew Headlines By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Handing Off the City Section : A Host of Problems Await Fiege in New Post but Most Are Related to One--Budget Cuts By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Can City Section Athletics Be Improved?
Beach Volleyball Served Up at Ross Snyder Park
SUMMER BASKETBALL : A Shootout in Long Beach By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hiring a Professional to Help Develop Your Personal Style By Anne Louise Bannon
Pasadena : Center Developer Named
Pasadena : Stadium Funds Approved
San Gabriel : Bids Sought for Mission Plan
San Dimas : 2nd Town Hall Meeting Set
Altadena : Campus Improvement Plan
Altadena : Architect Heads Council
Sierra Madre : News Gets Loan to Continue
Restaurant Owners, Business Leaders Try to Snuff Smoking Ban By Jake Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Los Angeles chapter of the Organization of Chinese...
Council Majority Backs Extra Fee on Tax Bills : Assessment: More than 100 property owners protest proposal to pay for street lighting and landscaping. Vote is delayed until August. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors Ought to Call Off the Scare Tactics
THEATER REVIEW : Good Performances, Crisp Staging Keep 'Forum' Fresh and Fun By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glenn B. Henderson has been elected board president of...
Former Robinson's Store to Become New Home for Target By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Traditional 'June Gloom' Extends to July : Weather: Heavy smog days have been almost cut in half. Cool mornings are caused by global patterns also linked to Midwest rains. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riding the Rails of History : Art: $10-million program is creating public works for train stations around Los Angeles County over the next 10 years. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Schools Keep Cutting, Students May Pay the Price : Education: Many districts continue to slash costs, bringing increased class sizes and fewer extracurricular activities. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Foes Warm Up to Temple : Religion: Buddhist edifice, the largest in the Western Hemisphere, has proved to be a good neighbor in a once-hostile community. By Philip P. Pan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Covina : Change in Election Sought
High School Music Teacher Is Striking All the Right Notes By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Chief Quits Under Fire; Replacement Is Named : Education: Rebecca J. Turrentine takes post of Supt. George H. Bloch, who is accused of sexual harassment. He denies allegations. By Psyche Pascual, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Refurbished Ship Carries Passengers Back in Time : Attractions: The Lane Victory, built for use in World War II, is no 'Love Boat.' But it does have cannons. By Gordon Dillow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dangerous Waves : Scientists Say the Threat of a Tsunami Is Small but Real By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor Project May Hinge on Replacement of Aquatic Park : Environment: Critics of proposal to revive area tourism are disturbed by displacement of open parkland. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovering African Doll-Making By Emily Adams
14 Arrested in Sting Targeting Bandit Cabdrivers : Taxis: The number of unlicensed drivers operating in the area has increased after a crackdown in Los Angeles. By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Advanced Practice Nurses, UCI Center Were Omitted in Health Care Profile
Immigrants Must Pursue Assimilation
Combatting Gangs With Court Order in Westminster
'Christie' Sculpture Symbol of Freedom
Let's Hear It for Everyday Moms, Too
A Recall Won't Cure Fullerton's Ills
Schools Can't Overcome the Seeds of Hate
Library's Resources Are Worth Saving
Editorial Backing Tough Gun Laws Triggers Controversy
The Driving Skills of Seniors
Worker Denies Fondling Girls at County Fair : Arrest: They bumped into him, twice-convicted molester says, while he was looking for his stepson. But the operator of the haunted house where contact occurred says Richard A. Lee has no stepson working at carnival. By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DWP Should Reconsider Stand on Garden Flap
Car-Pool Lane Article Didn't Tell Entire Story
City Has Always Had Right to Sue Taggers
Petting Zoo's Noise and Stench Raises Hackles
Existing Rail Line Makes New Project Redundant
Public Works' Pruning Claim Is for the Birds
Better Plan Needed for Computers in Classroom
Golf Course Is a Poor
Russia Won't Honor Pre-1993 Ruble Bills : Currency: Citizens have two weeks to trade up to about $35 worth of old notes for new ones. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Is Ripe Turf for White Hate Groups : Racism: Ethnically diverse, economically depressed region is a flash point for loose-knit supremacists. By David Freed, This article was reported by Times staff writers Michael Connelly, David Freed and Sonia Nazario. It was written by Freed
25 Years Later, Birth Control Edict Still Divides Catholics By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
GETTING PRETTY: When oil wells and pipelines were removed... By Jerry Hicks and Robert Barker and Robyn Norwood
Theater Chain's Action Triggers Cries of Racism By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rostenkowski Denies Role in House Scandal By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flaring Siberia Gas: Torches Light Way to Eco-Disaster : Environment: Watchdog group says fires in Russia's main oil-producing area are threat on par with Kuwait. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deng Believed Dying; Beijing Transition Seen By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPREADING CRIME: The high desert is no longer the haven it...
COLUMN ONE : Waiting to Die at the AIDS Hotel : In this Bronx fleabag, the city houses the sick who have nowhere else to go. For many here, their hellish limbo is only broken up by the monthly disability check--and the drugs it can buy. By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After the Sex Scandal : Youths Who Were Asked to Have Sex With Coach's Wife Now Focus on Lobbying for Changes in Rape Law By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maligned Judges Bear Reform Burden : Courts: Success of workers' comp overhaul depends on officials whom some critics call a big part of the problem. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Lawyer Backing Killer's Right to Die : Courts: Death Row inmate David Mason is fending off legal challenges to his Aug. 24 execution. Attorney says final choice should be his client's. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contraband That Grows On Trees By Peter H. King
Colombian Air Official Killed in Plane Crash \o7 Associated Press\f7
Yet Another Truce Called in Embattled Bosnia \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Nearly Half of Bangladesh Flooded; South Asia Toll 2,100 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Armenian Forces Strike Azerbaijan : Republics: At least 200 civilians and 200 soldiers were reported killed in the battle for Agdam. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Loosens Strings on Aid to Cambodia : Asia: Washington now won't rule out assistance if Khmer Rouge guerrillas are included in an interim government. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Immigration Policy Frustrates Cubans : Caribbean: 1966 law makes it easier for islanders to gain admission to America as refugees than as legal immigrants or tourists. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 GIs Wounded in Mogadishu Ambush : Somalia: Two of the gunmen are killed by return fire after attack on vehicles returning to U.N. headquarters. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Buses Collide in Turkey; 49 Killed, 33 Injured \o7 Reuters\f7
U.S. Jet Fires After Iraqi Radar Locks Onto It \o7 Reuters\f7
New History Pans Schwarzkopf \o7 The Washington Post\f7
Israel Frees American Linked to Extremists \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
AIDS Complicates the City's Pledge to House Homeless : Hotels: The bleak, expensive warehouses for the dying are a makeshift answer to a tough problem. By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rocket Problem Keeps Discovery Rooted to Pad \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Clinton Asks for an End to Cynicism \o7 Associated Press\f7
Farms' 33-Billion-Gallon Dilemma : Reclamation: Water drainage and levee repair are priorities along with efforts to salvage acreage for next year's crops. By Stephen Braun and Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Frustrated Gambler Turns the Tables by Handing Out Stolen Bank Money \o7 Associated Press\f7
Beached Whale Clings to Life : Rescue: Despite efforts on Newport shore, there's little hope the creature--brought to Sea World--will survive. By Kevin Johnson and Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gay Veteran Says New Policy Falls Short : Military: O.C. attorney fears Clinton compromise means others will have to make the sacrifices he did. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A ON WHALES : Aquatic Biologist Says Sightings Are Common, but Beachings Rare By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER. \o7 Julie Smith, an aquatic biologist, runs the Floating Laboratory at the Orange County Marine Institute in Dana Point. On research trips around Dana Point Harbor, Smith teaches students and others about all sorts of marine life, including whales\f7
Boy Survives Night in Flooded Cavern : Midwest: The 13-year-old is hospitalized after 18 hours braced on a tight ledge. Bodies of friends bumped by him in dark waters. Six from boys' home died in cave. By Edith Stanley and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Kills Daughter, Self After Accusing Father of Sexual Abuse : New York: Marcia Rimland saw death as the only protection for Abigail after legal system discounted allegations of molestation. By Kiley Armstrong, ASSOCIATED PRESS
40 Years After Peace, 'Forgotten' Korean War Is Remembered : Asia: It is called a lesson for military preparedness, a bedrock chapter in the Cold War. And President Clinton, who was just 6 years old at the time, has underscored its lessons. By Robert Dvorchak, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Casey's Quick Transplant Renews Ethics Debate : Medicine: Pennsylvania governor got heart and liver within 24 hours of getting on list, under guidelines giving priority to those who need multiple organs. By Claudia Coates, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anything Goes in Amsterdam, but You'd Better Not Miss Garbage Day : Ecology: If inhabitants of Europe's most easygoing capital place their rubbish on the street at the wrong time, or in the wrong place, they face fines of up to $100 a bag. By Sara Henley, REUTERS
Monsoon Toll Hits 1,200 \o7 Reuters\f7
China Remedy Shows Promise for Malaria : Medicine: The 1,500-year-old drug eliminated virtually all the disease-producing parasites within 24 hours, a study finds. By A.J. Dickerson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
China Air Crash Kills 59 \o7 Reuters\f7
Mexico Tells Plans to Reforest 276,000 Acres \o7 Associated Press\f7
Career of High School Undercover Drug Agent Ends in Morals Charge : Crime: Youthful 24-year-old worked as a free-lance informant since 1987. Now he is out of work, accused of taking indecent liberties with a minor. By Patty Henetz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Compelling Civil War Diary Found in Maine : History: Journal that had slipped between cracks in attic tells of Lee's surrender, Lincoln's death. It apparently was written by a housekeeper. \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Left in Trash, 'Baby Hope' Given Burial : Murder: Two years later, her slaying is unsolved, her identity unknown. But hundreds gather for her funeral in New York and pray that her killer will be brought to justice. By Tom Hays, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greasy-Fingered Thief in Squeaky-Clean Getaway \o7 Associated Press\f7
Resuscitating Nature: Rare Plants Revived By Lauran Neergaard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mentally Ill County Commissioner Fuels Controversy : Michigan: He has severe mood swings and has been diagnosed as manic-depressive. He says he wants to help people with disabilities. By Lisa Perlman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Huey Long to Get Delayed Diploma \o7 Associated Press\f7
Grizzlies' 'Town Meetings' on Rails Prove Fatal : Montana: Bears come for the corn spilled by trains for decades. Railroad recently finished cleanup, but ecologists say animals will return to the site for years. By Michael Moss, NEWSDAY
Washington Boy, 9, Gets 5 New Organs \o7 Reuters\f7
Senate Votes to Cut Congress' Budget \o7 Associated Press\f7
Botswana Wants Tourists, Within Limits : Africa: President Quett Masire says his nation's attractions are ecologically fragile and must be protected. He also hopes to broaden the economic base. By David Tucker, REUTERS
M. Allan Beal; Expert on Arctic Aided Submarine Navigation
Cholera Kills 3 Tajiks \o7 Reuters\f7
Couple Likes to Take Wooden Nickels By Theresa Humphrey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Road Less Traveled' a 10-Year Best-Seller : Psychology: Although the book purports to explain many of life's phenomena, its own unprecedented success remains a mystery. By Michele Orecklin, COLUMBIA NEWS SERVICE
Lacking Live Nuclear Tests, Scientists Use Simulations : Defense: Computer modeling and field experiments approximate effects of actual explosions. By Robert Burns, ASSOCIATED PRESS
20 Days Off for Napping \o7 Associated Press\f7
Balancing County Budget
New Math?
Policy on Gays
Japanese Bomb
Appointments by Riordan
Tony Alamo
The 10 busiest homebuilding states will account for a bit...
Any Mortgage Broker Can Pre-Qualify Home Buyer
My Fellow Americans
Hooked on Hotel
Hearing Aid
Road's Scholars
VAT Advice
For Young and Inquiring Minds : ALL THE NEWS THAT'S HIP PLUS BOSNIA, AIDS AND RACE RELATIONS By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'House' Still Stands
Stunning as both entertainment and as an expose of the... By Kevin Thomas
A Man in Love (Bravo Sunday at 8 p.m., again on Tuesday at... By Kevin Thomas
Commentary : SURVIVING SUMMERTIME TV IN STYLE By Judith Lazarus, \o7 Judith Lazarus is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer\f7
Retro : TV's Favorite Martian Returns : TNT STAYS UP ALL NIGHT FOR 10 EPISODES OF '60S SERIES By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barbara Bain is a guest on The Dick Van Dyke Show (Sunday...
A New Arrival In Pine Valley By Nancy M. Reichardt
On View : The Caine Continuum : ACTOR BACKS HBO MOVIE WITH A CHARACTER HE HOPES TO KEEP COMING BACK TO By Jeff Kaye, Jeff Kaye is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
WITH AN EYE ON ... : There's no fencing in Costas Mandylor as he picks his parts By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funny Stuff By Bob Young, Bob Young is a Los Angeles-based free-lance who writes about video and home technology
JUDY WOODRUFF : Turning to CNN By Steven Linan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Come fly with Andy in a Disney journey that crosses America By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Case of Don't-Blame-Me Is Sweeping the Vatican By Robin Abcarian, \o7 Robin Abcarian's column is published Wednesdays and Sundays. \f7
Split Personality : The battle between Northern and Southern California is heating up. When the dust settles, there might be \o7 three \f7 Golden States. Here's a preview. By S. J. Diamond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Show of True Colors By Michelle Williams
No Empathy for Tagger--or His Parents
Who Are the 'Real' Parents in This Case? By Dianne Klein, \o7 Klein's column appears Sunday\f7
Your Wish Is Their Command By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
A Popular Pick-Me-Up SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
A Special Family Reunion : Parents Celebrate the Peruvian Kids and Culture They've Adopted By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Men Tempt the Recline of Civilization as We Know It By Dianne Klein
Fox Criticized for Bid to Block Lawsuits : Legislation: Opponents say the studio wants unfair protection against future challenges to expansion. Film executives claim they have acquiesced to 700 conditions. By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marina del Rey's 10 Minutes of Fame
Ask any pelican: Human beings are funny. I'll be flapping... By M.H.
Scoutmaster Continues Tradition That Made Him 'Always 1st Class' By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Business Leaders Relish New Mayor's Attention : Government: For the second time in less than a week, Riordan visits the community that wants to be the 'door to Los Angeles,' not the doormat. By Scott Shibuya Brown, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Griffith Park Tennis Courts Now Open for Play By Lee Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's Adding a Little Drama to Culver City Lives By Christina V. Godbey
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMENTARY : One Price Doesn't Fit All : What if movie tickets were priced like pop concerts or plays? 'Jurassic Park' would cost more than, say, 'Son-in-Law' By Robert W. Cort, \o7 Producer Robert W. Cort is the president of Interscope Communications, whose credits include such hits as "Three Men and a Baby," "Outrageous Fortune," "Cocktail" and more recently "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle." Since joining the now Polygram-owned company in 1985, Cort has overseen the development and production of 28 feature films and 12 television movies. Before that, he was executive vice president of production at 20th Century Fox\f7
When Simple Isn't Good Enough : Director Philip Kaufman is once again the center of a storm with his adaptation of Michael Crichton's bestseller 'Rising Sun' By Gene Seymour, \o7 Gene Seymour is a staff writer for Newsday\f7
ART : This Project Isn't by the Book : The Central Library revitalization enlists 11 Los Angeles-based artists to help restore its soul and spirit By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer\f7
MUSIC : Look Out, It's Lennymania! : Unrestrainable in life, Leonard Bernstein gets a no-holds-barred 75th-birthday party, celebrating his music and legend in a flurry of videos, concerts and, um, coffee mugs By Mark Swed, \o7 Mark Swed is a free-lance writer based in New York. \f7
The Ballad of Juan Gabriel : After a disadvantaged childhood, the singer-songwriter grew to become Mexico's biggest pop star. Now he gets as much pleasure from helping the orphanage he started as he does singing and hearing others do his songs By Enrique Lopetegui, \o7 Enrique Lopetegui writes about pop music for Calendar\f7
Dive! Dive! Dive! : If Jules Verne had only had access to the high-tech goodies at Steven Spielberg's disposal, he might have come up with 'seaQuest DSV'--the producer's latest foray into TV, and NBC's big hope for a fall hit By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Daniel Cerone is a Times staff writer\f7
That's \o7 Mister\f7 Player to You : Now Tim Robbins signs a major deal with Polygram, which will finance at least two movies he'll develop, produce, direct and/or star in By Claudia Eller
BIO DIVERSITY : Marvin Worth Segues From Malcolm X to James Dean By Jane Galbraith
FRIEND OF MIKE'S : Memo to Would-Be Screenwriters: Get to Know Crichton By Jane Galbraith
Scientific Researchers Shed New Light on 'The Golds' By Don Shirley
Digging Up the Buried Treasures of Paul Hindemith By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
NEW RELEASES : A 'Hand' for Newcomers and Veterans By Zan Stewart
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Leonard Feather
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Bill Kohlhaase
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Leonard Feather
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Leonard Feather
'Numb' Can't Send Guitarist Over the Edge By Chris Willman, Chris Willman's Sound & Vision column appears periodically in Calendar
Up in Top 10 'Tierra'
PC Punkers Take Opposite Tacks By Jonathan Gold
JOHN ANDERSON "Solid Ground" \o7 BNA\f7 * * 1/2 Comebacks... By Richard Cromelin
In Brief By Dennis Hunt
In Brief By Connie Johnson
In Brief By Chris Willman
In Brief By Chris Tinkham
L.A. Reid & Babyface May Dissolve R&B Reign By David Adelson
Stone Temple Pilots have recorded a jazzy version of their...
MOTOWN MELDING?: Is Motown Records in danger of losing its... By Bruce Haring
SPLITSVILLE: L.A. alternative rock band Mary's Danish has... By Steve Hochman
AND ONE MORE THING: Odes to athletic shoes are old hat in...
Bardot--Sans Brigitte--Due on Melrose By Kathie Jenkins
Fresco: Back Home Again in Glendale By Laurie Ochoa
Scenes of Medieval Times : Getty museum's movie series, which includes 'Ivanhoe' and 'Simon of the Desert,' shows why the period is called the Dark Ages By Patricia Ward Biederman, Patricia Ward Biederman is a Times staff writer
Alto Sax Wins the 'Battle of the Horns' for Sonny Fortune By Zan Stewart, \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Play Paints Colorful Image of Businessman Artist William Hogarth By Tom Jacobs, \o7 Tom Jacobs is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
BUSINESS
Fast-Moving Businesses 'Vote With Their Feet' By Murray Weidenbaum, MURRAY WEIDENBAUM \o7 is director of the Center for the Study of American Business at Washington University in St. Louis\f7
Leasing a Car Is No Snap Decision By Carla Lazzareschi
Garbage Loses Glitter as Landfill Gold Turns Into Plain Old Trash : Waste: Orange County has even shut down one of its four dumps for economic reasons. It expects a saving of $27 million in two years because of the closure. By Jonathan Gaw and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reordering The Cable Universe : Media: Although rate regulation is the main focus, the FCC's sweeping new guidelines could have a major impact on the industry and may result in spinoffs, mergers or asset exchanges. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where There Is No Research the Companies Perish By James Flanigan
Mutual Fund Frenzy : Congress Casts Suspicious Eye as Banks Aggressively Enter the Fray By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insured Need Not Sit Still for Policy Transfers By Kathy M. Kristof
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sea Otter Population Booms Amid Hunting Ban : Alaska: Biologists call it an amazing success story. Natives envision a lucrative fur trade. But conservationists fear there will be abuses. By Ian Mader, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaska Eskimos Fear Oil Activities May Harm Whale Hunt : Ecology: Natives, who have held onto traditional activities despite newfound wealth, fear that exploration at sea may alter migration patterns. By Samuel Perry, REUTERS
Smoking Ban Held; Petitions Being Checked : Health: Law is frozen indefinitely. If enough signatures are validated, the City Council can either repeal the law or put it to voters in a referendum. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Danger Is King of the Road : Stranded Freeway Drivers Find Themselves at Risk in No Man's Land of Speed By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan's South-Central Adviser Isn't Preaching to the Choir : Politics: Baptist minister E.V. Hill has made his mark by taking a contrarian, conservative view. Even ardent liberals admire his commitment to the community. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
California Firm and Its 800 Number Poised for Health Care Changes : Medicine: Staff of 120 work around the clock in a Sacramento suburb to provide information by telephone, anywhere in the U.S. Service is likened to banks' 24-hour teller machines. By Jennifer Kerr, ASSOCIATED PRESS
10-Year-Old Lynwood Shooting Victim Dies : Crime: Grisel Arguello had been in a coma since the incident Tuesday. Two gang members are to be arraigned this week. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reformers Fashion New Ethics Outlook : * County Government Can Lead Cities by Example
The Chilling Facts on Thrill Ride Injuries : 'Let The Rider Beware' Should Be Motto for Visitors at Fairs and Amusement Parks
Bergeson Lured by Supervisorial Clout : * State Senator's Wish to Succeed Thomas Riley Attests to Power of County Board
COMMENTARY ON EL TORO BASE CONVERSION : 2Commercial Airport Would Minimize Costs, Maximize Benefits : With taxpayer-supported aviation facilities already in place, certain flight operations could commence immediately. By Art Bloomer, \o7 Art Bloomer is a former Irvine city councilman, a former commanding general of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and a retired brigadier general (USMC). \f7
Self-Improvement Lessons : Education Program Gives Migrant Children Chance for Better Life By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thinking About Politics, Commerce, the Sky . . . and Beer By Dana Parsons
Huntington Beach: Skinhead Capital of the County? : Gangs: More young white supremacists involved in violent incidents seem to come from Surf City. But the nebulous nature of these groups makes keeping score tough. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARK Volunteers Bring Fun to Foster Kids By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council to Decide on How Big a Majority Tax Vote Must Have By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OCTA Board Will Select Public Advocate to Replace Reed : Transportation: Three activist candidates are vying for the seat being vacated by retiring representative. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Coping With the Commute
The scene will be vintage Victorian: butter-churning... By Deborah Schoch
They may not be Babe Ruth cards, but deputies are making a big hit.
Dr. Gildon N. Beall, director of Harbor-UCLA Medical...
Dial-a-Ride Vans Fail CHP Inspection
Newcomer Crosses Swords With Inglewood Council : Politics: In her first month in office, Judith Dunlap has few allies in City Hall. But she does have a loyal backing. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cash-Strapped Cities Begin Taxing Cellular Phone Users : Revenues: In a search for extra sources of income, many municipalities seek innovative ways to bridge their budget gaps. By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lomita Revisits Fight for School Autonomy : Education: Fed up with the L.A. Unified District's centralized board and controversial policies, some citizens are hopeful that their second bid to break away will succeed. By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boat Trip a Reel Treat for City Youngsters : Outdoors: A businessman says fishing changed his life. Now he wants to give a new generation the same opportunity. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Changing the Rules of the Slum Game : Palmdale Moves to Annex County Land, Signaling Trouble for Brazen Property Owner
Mosquitoes Make a Mark on the Valley : Swimming Pool Owners Can Help County Contain Virus by Keeping Up Maintenance
New Valley Influence Is Reflected in Appointees : Mayor's Choices Need to Keep Entire City's Interests in Mind
Take Knife to Recreation Budget and Repent at Leisure By Jack Foley and Veda E. Ward, \o7 Veda E. Ward and Jack Foley are, respectively, associate professor and professor in the Department of Leisure Studies and Recreation at Cal State Northridge and board members of People for Parks, an advocacy group. \f7
Tasting Change, Feeding Success : A task force is working to upgrade food vending on problem-plagued Blythe Street as a first step toward reversing the area's ills. By Penny Young, \o7 Penny Young is director of the Business and Professional Center at Los Angeles Mission College. and \f7
Effort to Weaken Environmental Act Would Cost Us in Long Run : Developers and their legislative allies blame the loss of jobs on the state law. They are wrong. The procedures mandating public review of projects must be preserved. By Lynne A. Plambeck, \o7 Lynne A\f7 . \o7 Plambeck is first vice president of the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment, a private watchdog group. She owns a small manufacturing business in Burbank. and \f7
Robberies Bring Jarring Realization : Antelope Valley: Residents who thought they were isolated from urban violence learn they were wrong. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Resting Their Case, or Just Being Defensive By Scott Harris
T-Ball League Gives the Hit Sign to Deaf By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Search for Pair Seen Riding in Missing Man's Car By Timothy Williams
Puritan Party Spreads Its Word at Rally : Politics: New conservative group criticizes Clinton, gays, liberals and media during a meeting in Camarillo. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Cleanup Draws Devoted Volunteers : Environment: Workers comb the sand for debris at the San Buenaventura shoreline. The effort is in preparation for next weekend's Pirate Festival. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slim Budget Forges New Fund Links for County : Finances: Departments strapped for cash turn to the private sector. Donations and fund-raisers help pay for a variety of public services. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivalry Fades as Urban Issues Pull 2 Cities Together By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Family Appeals to Public for Clues in Killing By Matthew Mosk
SIMI VALLEY : City Council to Hear Anti-Graffiti Plan By Phil Sneiderman
OXNARD : Schools Get First of 5 Methanol Buses By Jeff Meyers
4 People Wounded in Shooting Incidents in Oxnard, Ventura : Violence: Coach of a youth boxing program is among the injured. Suspects are arrested in one of the cases. By Julie Field, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Hospitals Map Out Their Strategies in War to Lure New Patients : Health care: Los Robles and Westlake facilities consider costly expansions as way to ensure success. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley: Back Yard Rivals : Cities: Both have clashing personalities. Although they need to cooperate in area groups, fiery issues have driven a wedge between them. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Group Is Offering Life-or-Death Advice : Euthanasia: Helping terminally ill patients end their lives could be a felony, critics say. But the right-to-die organization says it will not help administer means of death. By Elisabeth Dunham, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AIRPORT NOISE / The Sound and the Fury Researched and written by Hugo Martin
OPINION
Into a Constitutional Minefield We Go By Jon W. Davidson, \o7 Jon W. Davidson\f7 ,\o7 senior staff counsel for the ACLU Foundation of Southern California\f7 ,\o7 is co-counsel in Pruitt vs. Aspin, a pending challenge to the military ban on gays and lesbians. \f7
Skinheads: When Violence Feeds on Chaos By Martin E. Marty, \o7 Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, senior editor of the Christian Century and author of numerous books on American culture and religion\f7
The Nation : The Art of Exits: What, You're Still Here? : Politics: A wink from the President used to be enough to get an appointee to resign gracefully. Now, Sessions revealed, you need a crowbar. By John P. Sears, \o7 John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager in 1976 and 1980\f7
The World : The Wages of Western Indifference to Genocide : Bosnia: The West's cowardice in the face of Serbian warlords has fed nationalistic ambitions and religious intolerance around the world. By Alex Alexiev, \o7 Alex Alexiev, an international consultant, writes frequently on Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Last year he as an adviser to the president of Bulgaria. \f7
The Nation : Travels With Huck and Jim on the Mississippi--Today By Christopher Corbett, \o7 Christopher Corbett is the author of the novel, "Vacationland" (Viking). \f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Randy Shilts : Fighting Against the Rules Restricting Gays in the Military By Danica Kirka, \o7 Danica Kirka was an articles editor for Opinion. She interviewed Randy Shilts at the author's home\f7
The Smart Way to Get a Handle on the Immigration Issue : Think incrementally, carefully (yes to required Social Security cards, and a border toll)--not emotionally or angrily
PERSPECTIVE ON THE MEDIA : Use the Mind to Confront Violence : Parents, caregivers, churches, Scout leaders can learn how to get children thinking about what they see. By Elizabeth Thoman, \o7 Elizabeth Thoman is executive director of the Center for Media and Values in Los Angeles and the founder of Media & Values magazine, from which this is excerpted. \f7
The State : Have the Term-Limit Babies Broken Up Sacramento's Gridlock? : Legislature: The budget was passed on time and workers' comp reformed. But partisanship may get uglier and the Assembly may lose clout. By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Policy at Claremont Graduate School. \f7
REAL ESTATE
Ham on Why He Left Coast By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOCK ROCK : Fake Boulders Look, Feel Like the Real Thing But Weigh Less and Are Easier to Maneuver By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
An L.A. Community That's on the Rise : El Monte: Close-in location, affordable prices and new homes all strong draws of this racially integrated neighborhood. By Tien Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Does Cellular Antenna Pose Health Risk? By Kevin Postema, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Your Mortgage : Checking Ex-ARM Loans for Overcharges By H. Jane Lehman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jon Douglas Helps Establish Center for Students
Your Mortgage : 11% Drop in Home Sales From 1992 \o7 Special to The Times\f7
Numbers of Buyers Paying Cash for Their Homes Declines \o7 Special to The Times\f7
REAL ESTATE AND THE LAW : Owner Aware of Drug Activity Forfeits Home \o7 Special to The Times\f7
Eight Golden Rules When Remodeling By Gary A. Robb, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Hydrangeas in tubs on a shaded patio or under a lath... \o7 For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the California Assn. of Nurserymen on what to do in the garden this week:\f7
Guarding Against Wascally Wabbits By Bill Sidnam
Itemization Aids Owner in Evaluating Bid By D. D. Hathaway, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SMART MOVES : Unusual Home May Take Extra Selling Effort By Ellen James Martin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Eight Is More Than Enough : Angels: After losing streak is extended by the Yankees, 5-3, the team vents its mounting frustration in the clubhouse. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sydney's Bid for the Olympics Could Get Hung Out to Dry By Shav Glick
GOLF ROUNDUP : When McGann Fiddles, Alfredsson Burns From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Australia, Spain Reach Federation Cup Final From Associated Press
U.S OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : USC's Harris Helps Lift West Over the South From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Lang Will Have Surgery Today By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : A Day for Defense and for Officials By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cowboys, Smith Still Far Apart Associated Press
Earnhardt Winner in Grand National Race From Staff and Wire Reports
With Nothing to Lose, A's Try a Tag-Team Rotation By Ross Newhan
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brett Celebrates Anniversary From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Williams Hammers Phillies From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : For Wallach, No. 13 Is Unlucky Indeed By Chris Dufresne
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Future May Be Now as Hopes Fade By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Giants Put Jackson on Disabled List Associated Press
SHRINE ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME : McCullough Gets 108, but North Rallies, 28-23 By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
CYCLING : Despite Unexpected Detour, Giove Wins Downhill Race By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOUR DE FRANCE : Indurain Loses Time Trial but Should Win the Race From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Valenzuela's Loss Becomes Pincay's Gain By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : USC's Harris Helps Lift West Over the South From Associated Press
Earnhardt Winner in Grand National Race From Staff and Wire Reports
A billboard near the exit from Interstate 20 onto... From Staff and Wire Reports
North Rallies to Defeat South in Shrine Game By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Pietrowski, Pope Win National Title
South Coast Loses in Quarterfinals
Teammates Cool to Competition : Diving: Nadadores Sandy Zubrin and Summer Brown finish one-two in U.S. Zone D championships. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unbeaten Dukes Top Smash in Overtime By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butler Wants Lasorda on Field, Not Remembered on His Sleeve By Shav Glick
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : Garrison Is a Big Winner Off the Court By Thomas Bonk
Fatal Attraction: Root, Root, Root for Cubbies By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PRO FOOTBALL : It Might Be Time for George, Colts' Split By Chris Mortensen, THE SPORTING NEWS
Remembering the Voyage of Antara : Sailing: From frustration to elation, all-female crew's emotions ran the gamut over 16 days in the Transpacific Yacht Race. By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Knox Talking Like Sure Winner By Mike Penner
USTA 50s, 55s Begin Play Today
Rams' Erkenbeck Coming In Loud and Clear By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Hart Quarterback Hurt in Crash By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lamb Signs With Orioles for $300,000 By Steve Elling
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Now She Flies Solo : Kuchiki, Former Pairs Champion, Stands Third in Singles Figure Skating at San Antonio By Theresa Smith Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Malin's Gripes Out in the Open By Dana Haddad
Blame It On Rio : When It Comes to Playing on Sand, Brazilian Team Has Found a Home on U.S. Pro Beach Volleyball Tour By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Slam-N-Jam, Area Team Rallied Around the Cause By Dan Reines, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Off Streets and on to Center Court, Instructor Serves Hope to Youth By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Section Athletics Prepare for a Transfer of Power : Fiege: First woman commissioner faces a host of problems when she takes over on Oct. 11, but most are related to budget cuts. By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Section Athletics Prepare for a Transfer of Power : Harkness: Outgoing commissioner won praise for realignment, but recruiting and eligibility issues drew headlines. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Will Always Be a Laker By Mike Downey
Young Can't Escape From His 27th Loss : Dodgers: Met pitcher walks in winning run in 10th inning, then leaves clubhouse before he can be asked about it. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America's Team : Canada Has Annexed Sacramento, Where Fans Are Willing to Spend to See a 110-Yard Field, : Three-Down Series and Players With a Story By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER / GOLD CUP : Mexico Offers a Bonus for Beating U.S. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Taking a Beating : If People Were Saying Only Good Things About the Clippers, It Would Be Very Quiet By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testing the Waters : Ways Are Sought to Give Undergraduates a Chance to Determine Their Value as Professionals Before They Give Up Their College Eligibility By Brian Jaramillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Without Partner and Father, Galindo Tries to Keep Going : Figure skating: Recent death of his father was a huge blow, coming years after Yamaguchi decided to go it alone. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Field Hockey Teams at Home on the Road By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Nichols Hits Wall First, Then Touched by Emotion
Dolacki Pulls Off a Surprise in Midget Victory at Ventura By John Klima, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Phipps Breaks Drought With Grand Am Win at Saugus By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEGION BASEBALL : Woodland Hills East Wins as Kapler Delivers By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHRINE ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME : Swinton Passed Over as North Wins, 28-23 By Lauren M. Cabell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
CALM \o7 DURING\f7 THE STORM : Compared to Other Fates in Earthquake Country, Natural Disasters Are No Great Shakes By Wanda Coleman
IN EXCESS : The Young and the Redecorated By Mark Ehrman
THE GREAT OUTDOORS : Danger: Toxic Tundra Ahead By Jamie Reno
URBAN ART : Bun Chung Redux By R. Daniel Foster
THE BIZ : Their Money for Your Life By Barbara De Natale
Dangerous Liaisons : Young Gay Men Know All About AIDS and HIV, Yet They Persist In Having Unprotected Sex. Here, Some of Them Say Why. By Robert A. Jones, \o7 Robert A. Jones is a Times columnist on leave to write a book on postwar Los Angeles and the invention of the modern world. His last article for this magazine was "California's Bitter Season," about the state budget crisis\f7
The Shadow of a Shield : Amid deepening violence, U.N. forces in Bosnia have come to symbolize not hope but impotence to those they've come to help. By Carol J. Williams, \o7 Carol J. Williams, The Times' Vienna Bureau chief, covers Eastern Europe. She previously contributed "The Last Days of Yugoslavia" to this magazine\f7
SEEING THE LIGHT : Understanding the true nature of light, says a physicist, requires not looking only throught the eyes but with the soul. By Arthur Zajonc, \o7 This article is adapted from "Catching the Light," recently published by Bantam Books, 1993 by Arthur Zajonc. Zajonc is a professor at Amherst College\f7
STYLE: FASHION & DESIGN : The Latest Straw By Michael Eisenhower and Barbara Thornburg
STYLE: GARDENS : Grass Guru By Judith Sims
KAZUTO KNOWS FOOD : Former Chinois Chef Kazuto Matsusaka Finally Decided He Had Other Fish to Fry By Ruth Reichl
The Wine List By Dan Berger
TRAVEL
Lazy Days in Old Nantucket : For decades, timeless summer pleasures have attracted an elite crowd to this staunchly preservationist island off the Massachusetts coast By Lisa Marlowe, \o7 Marlowe is a free-lance writer based in Malibu, Calif. \f7
When in Rome, Save Like a Roman : An insider shares her secrets for cutting costs on transportation, dining, shopping and sightseeing. By Ruth Ellen Gruber, \o7 Gruber is the author of "Jewish Heritage Travel: A Guide to Central and Eastern Europe" (John Wiley & Sons). She divides her time between Italy and East-Central Europe. and \f7
Probing Prohibition at Chicago Attraction By Kim Upton
TRAVEL INSIDER : Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Flight Bag : Readers: A suitcase full of suggestions from faithful followers who wouldn't go anywhere without . . . By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
WEEKEND ESCAPE : Operation Desert Bunkers : City Duffers Learn Why Fees at Lush Palm Springs Golf Courses Shrivel on Summer Days By Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rich, Thoughtful Images of Provence and Ireland By Colman Andrews
Sacramento River Leg-Stretchers Off Interstate 5 By John Mckinney
Blue Ribbons for Fairest of Rural County Fairs : From California to Kentucky, each selection features a unique food, tradition or activity. By Anne Z. Cooke, \o7 Cooke is a free-lance writer based in Venice, Calif\f7
The Dirt on Dino Teaching Tools : Junior paleontologists say finding real dinosaur bones is just the thing to make their day. By Eileen Ogintz
Colleges Take in Summer Lodgers Across North America : Schools fill empty dormitories by renting to travelers. Two directories list current offerings. By Lucy Izon
Wyoming Package Promises Vroom With a View : Winter program in Grand Tetons includes use of snowmobile and personal instruction. By Hank Kovell
Alaska Travel Pass Cuts Children's Prices by Half By Jack Adler
A World of Advice for the Peripatetic Diabetic : The condition need not be a hindrance, even in the Third World, if you are properly prepared. By Kathleen Doheny
Beaches Are Siren Call of Greece's Skiathos Isle : While most tourists flock south to the Cyclades, the best of the Aegean may be in the north. By Beverly Beyer and Ed Rabey
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
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