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What happened on March 15, 1993
NEWS
Wanted: One Really Good Page of Really Bad Hemingway JACK SMITH
Older, Wiser and Not Even 20 Years Old
Grandmother Nurtures Body and Soul GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleagues Mourn Loss of Garden Grove Officer : Tragedy: Howard E. Dallies Jr., shot to death in a traffic stop last week, is remembered as dedicated and caring. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study of Victim Officers Hits Home in O.C. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON and MICHAEL ROSS
Somali Guards Deadlock With U.N. Over Pay From Reuters
Give Gaza to PLO, Israeli Minister Urges MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON and MICHAEL ROSS
NEWS ANALYSIS : West's Aid a Touchy Issue in Yeltsin Power Struggle RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Aide Seeks to Reassure West on Intent to Continue Reforms CHRISTINE COURTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Storm Batters Cuban Hotels, Sugar Harvest From Reuters
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON and MICHAEL ROSS
Rough and Tumble Trial in Court of Public Opinion : King case: Media feed off comments outside courtroom as officers and their attorneys try to shape perceptions. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Under Serbian Siege, U.N. General Says Town's Situation Is Desperate From Times Wire Services
Angolan Government, Rebels Claim Victories in Renewed War Reuters
Radioactive Material Found in Basement Associated Press
Washington Insight PAUL HOUSTON and MICHAEL ROSS
Uses for Leftover Campaign Funds Run the Gamut from Associated Press
Toddler Apparently Hit by Truck Dies
Taft High Wins State Academic Decathlon Title HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Term Limits Put Assembly 27 on Bipartisan Path JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interior to Survey U.S. Species, Habitat Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Talks Without Palestinians? A Diplomatic Game : Negotiations: Arab nations might return to the table without the delegation, which is protesting deportations. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspirin May Help Ward Off Cancer, Study Finds Associated Press
Storm Freezes Up Nation's Airline System : Travel: Airports forced to shut down by snow hurt service as far as Los Angeles due to stranded equipment and crews. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aspin Denies Dellums Was Singled Out in Base Closings WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore May Emerge as Most Influential Vice President : White House: He plays self-effacing role, but Clinton has leaned heavily on him for advice on crucial issues. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
U.N. Report Condemns Prominent Salvadorans : Central America: Truth panel holds top military, government figures responsible for civil war's atrocities. STANLEY MEISLER and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : Literary Sampler Weaves a Sublime Work : STRANGE ATTRACTORS by Rebecca Goldstein ; Viking $21; 285 pages CAROLYN SEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Creeping Capitalist Tide Washes Up on Cuba Shores : Economy: The cash-strapped government looks the other way, creating painful contradictions for Cuban socialism. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of Mice and . . . Menace : Troubles Keep Piling Up in San Clemente LILY DIZON and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Phoenix Man Is 2nd Patient to Receive Artificial Heart This Year from Associated Press
Wilson Juggles Ecology and Jobs : Economy: The governor's focus on employment is colliding with his reputation as an environmentalist. He is taking heat from both sides. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India's Police Find Key Clue to Bombings From Associated Press
Weather-Beaten Florida Suffers Double Jeopardy MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Michael Kanin; Oscar-Winning Writer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
But What Do Cubans Really Think? MARJORIE MILLER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Overshadowing N.Y. Inquiry: Rise in Activism : Bombing: A multinational Islamic community has begun to coalesce around a common set of issues, including anger at West. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeboys Get Attention--Homegirls Just Get Babies LAURIE BECKLUND and MARC LACEY
Angels of Arts: A Decade of Flying High ANN CONWAY
Death Toll 112 as East Digs Out of 'Storm of Century' : Blizzard: A million lose electric power, major highways remain closed, airlines struggle to resume operations. Clinton may add states to disaster list. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raises in Child Support Are Praised and Criticized : Law: State levels were among the lowest, but many divorced parents say the higher payments ruin them. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Agents Light Up Cult Compound in Texas from Associated Press
Legendary 1888 Blizzard Killed Hundreds, Paralyzed East Coast Associated Press
PEOPLE : Black Ribbons for a Fallen Advocate BEVERLY BEYETTE
'He Was a Fanatic but Not Wild-Eyed' : Crime: Friends of accused killer Mike Griffin say he's a man who had extremist views yet kept his passions mostly hidden. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Japanese Tap Out in Las Vegas : Of four investors who bought bankrupt casinos, only one is a success. Gamblers have fared no better. One of the biggest has been killed; another faces fraud charges. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Cancer Link to Electrical Fields Found in New Study : Health: UCLA and Edison researchers use company records of employees in first research of its kind. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
A ghost town air base still hopes to fly again : Homestead, once a showplace, was devastated by Hurricane Andrew, then by defense cuts. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : What Does Willie Have Up His Sleeve? : Politics: Establishment insiders offer myriad scenarios in the latest guessing game about the enigmatic Speaker's future and speculation on a run for governor. BILL STALL and CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Beauty of Ventura Freeway Is in Eye of the Beholder PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys Chase Down Mugger Outside Glendale Galleria : Crime: Young brothers are hailed for their bravery, but police caution against such dangerous acts of heroism. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cry for Love : The rise in California's Latino teen birthrate astonishes some, but others say it is one way the poor and powerless can have a say in their lives. : "Mom, tell me, really," one 10th-grader asks her mother, "what else is there to do?" : LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Closing Bases in California
Complaints of Potholes Keep Workers Busy HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Is Self-Styled Voice of Dissent on Port Hueneme Council CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Testimony Sought on Transit Spending PHIL SNEIDERMAN
SEAL BEACH : Hearings to Be Held on Tax-Hike Plan SHELBY GRAD
THOUSAND OAKS : Public's Help Sought in Educator Search BRENDA DAY
COUNTYWIDE : Volunteers Sought for Science Fair BRENDA DAY
Today's Agenda
Lease LAX to Afford 3,000 More Police Officers : Mayor's race: Better management of resources, community involvement will cut our crime problem. RICHARD J. RIORDAN, Richard J. Riordan is a businessman and civic activist who wrote one of the term-limits initiatives on the city's April ballot.
Teachers' New Power Upsets Principals STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Disneyland Visitors Exposed to Repellent OK
Campaign Reform Gets a New Angel : Clinton's deprioritization of the issue leave a huge hole for Perot to fill
Second Opinion / OTHER MEDIA : PAKISTAN LINK : Names That Harm All Muslims
GARDEN GROVE : Temporary Signs Get 2nd Reprieve ROBERT BARKER
LAGUNA HILLS : City OKs Purchase of Patriotic Banners GEOFF BOUCHER
ORANGE : City Announces Plan for Possible Layoffs SHELBY GRAD
CYPRESS : Citizen Group Seeks to Block Card Club LYNDA NATALI and BERT ELJERA
Man Held in Relative's Death
Ross Perot
Ross Perot
Closing Bases in California
Closing Bases in California
Gop
COUNTYWIDE : Health Spa Owner Joins Fitness Panel TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
OAK VIEW : Boy, 8, Plays Second Fiddle to No One JEFF McDONALD
An Important Vote to Improve Schools : Board of Education to take up the monumental LEARN school reform effort
THOUSAND OAKS : Trail Volunteers to Get Down and Dirty STEPHANIE SIMON
El Toro Road Closed to Look for Suspect
PERSPECTIVE ON ISLAM : Why Fear Fundamentalism? : Muslims, disappointed with secular nationalism, seek self-determination through social and religious unity. MOORHEAD KENNEDY, Moorhead Kennedy is president of Moorhead Kennedy Associates, Inc., in New York, which trains executives to deal with unfamiliar cultures. A former Foreign Service Arabist, he spent 444 days as a hostage in Iran, 1979-81.
Treatment of Livestock
Teachers Fear New Round of Budget Cuts : Education: They say trimming $2 million may increase class size and reduce instructional materials throughout the 17,700-student Conejo Valley district. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Platform : The Trials of Day Care for the Nanny-Less : SHAH HUI HUANG / Homemaker and student, Rosemead Compiled for The Times by Trin Yarborough
Putting On the Dog : Pasadena Shelter Is Like the Ritz, but Some Homeless Advocates Howl RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Supervisors to Vote on Radon Program KAY SAILLANT
Water in Our Future: Three Worthy Projects : Bold approaches based on conservation and reclamation
A Lucrative Trade in Souls, Living or Dead : Haiti: Boat-builders and boat people hedge their futures against a return of Aristide. HERBERT GOLD, San Francisco-based novelist Herbert Gold has made 25 trips to Haiti over the years. His new book, "Bohemia," will be published in April.
Closing Bases in California
Man Shot With Rubber Bullet
SIMI VALLEY : Student Poster Contest Announced JAMES MAIELLA JR.
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Woo Receives Ridley-Thomas' Endorsement FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD : North Hills: A Change in More than Name Only Times researcher CATHERINE GOTTLIEB
City Sees Its Future in Debate Over Price Club : Calabasas: Residents are up in arms about a proposed discount store while officials point to tax revenues. Some say the outcome will set the area's land-use destiny. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : 97 School Employees Get Layoff Notices SHELBY GRAD
When All Else Fails, Some Just Call the Police JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testimony : ONE PERSON'S STORY ABOUT EDUCATING CHILDREN : 'How Can You Turn Down Such a Need?' As Told to ROBERT SCHEER
SIMI VALLEY : Police Dog Wins Its Division in Trials JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Four Die in Freeway Crash
Punishments
Bicyclist Struck by Van Is Killed
MAPA Still in the Ring but It Has Lost Its Punch GEORGE RAMOS
Obituaries
Judge's Plea in Drunk-Driving Case Prevents 3rd Prosecution MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft High Team Captures State Academic Crown HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : New Hope Is Nurtured in a Garage MIMI KO
School Reform Plan Faces Tall Hurdles : Education: The LEARN project promises fundamental change. But many are skeptical until more is known and because other plans have gone sour. SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Ranchers Near River Fight Rain, Red Tape : Nature: Storms wash thousands of citrus trees into the Santa Clara. Concerns over the environment make it hard for farmers to protect their groves from flooding. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ross Perot
Treatment of Livestock
Youth / OPINION : 'It's Too Late to Help My Friends' JOHN COOK, Since writing this, John Cook, 18, has left Mira Costa College in Oceanside to join the Navy. and
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Crusade Against Drugs Is Testing Our Sensibilities : Persecution: Perhaps the time has come--as some people advocate--to seriously consider relaxing drug laws. DANIEL KLEIN, Daniel Klein is an assistant professor of economics at UC Irvine
Four Die as Car Slams Into Abandoned Vehicle
CAMARILLO : Land-Use, Farmland Committee Named MAIA DAVIS
Car-Pool Group to Offer Day Use of Vehicles : Warner Center: The coalition of businesses has combined resources to find ways to reduce solo driving. The county-funded project, prompted by an employee survey, starts this summer. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A LESSON IN Survival 101 : With the Recession Lingering, Hiring Halls Broaden Their Focus, Teaching Day Laborers Employment Skills, Cultural Necessities DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro's Future Stirs a Simmering Feud : Transportation: If the Marine base is shut down, two politically savvy, well-funded grass-roots groups are ready to face off. The issue: whether the facility should be used as a commercial airport. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Dana Point Studies Plan to Buy Headlands : Property: City officials may ask residents to vote on a bond measure to purchase some or all of 125 acres of prime coastal real estate. The land could cost $1 million an acre. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shops Open Their Doors to History : Farming: Santa Paula merchants donate space to showcase nine displays for the 15th annual Main Street Museum. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sermon / ADVICE FROM THE CLERGY : On Rock 'n Roll and Gays in the Military ROBERT L. MORLEY, The Rev. Robert L. Morley is pastor of the Newport Center United Methodist Church in Corona del Mar
San Fernando Court Takes on a 'Kinder, Gentler' Look : Justice: A change in key players ends acrimony among prosecution and defense lawyers, leading to a sharp reduction in the backlog of cases. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Hills Senior Wins Decathlon : Academics: Santa Ana's Foothill High School finishes first in small-school division. MARK LANDSBAUM and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN CLEMENTE : School Aiding Wife of Drowning Victim ANNA CEKOLA
Community Essay : 'Image, or Maybe Viewage, Is Everything' : One's sense of urban life is greatly influenced by personal geography. An ocean view can erase contemplation of a city's ills. MATTHEW JAFFE, Matthew Jaffe is a writer in Los Angeles
Platform : The Trials of Day Care for the Nanny-Less : JANICE WHITE / Home health care aide, Los Angeles Compiled for The Times by Trin Yarborough
Platform : The Trials of Day Care for the Nanny-Less : BETH JAMES / Teacher's aide, Los Angeles Compiled for The Times by Trin Yarborough
Pedestrian, 60, Hit, Killed in Canyon Country
Bristol/La Veta Bridge Over Freeway to Open in June CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Caltrans to Begin Bridge Demolition BOB ELSTON
BUENA PARK : Changes Asked in Fireworks Rules DEBRA CANO
MISSION VIEJO : College Celebrates Golf Driving Range ANNA CEKOLA
Alpheus Hodges: a Name to Remember for Obscure Reasons RICHARD SIMON
SOUTH COUNTY : New Principals Named at 5 Schools ANNA CEKOLA
Platform : The Trials of Day Care for the Nanny-Less : ROSIE LODGE / Homemaker, Venice Compiled for The Times by Trin Yarborough
SANTA ANA : 4 Companies Vie for Trash Contract JON NALICK
SPORTS
More Reasons to Lose Than Reasons to Win MIKE DOWNEY
SANTA ANITA : Corby Wins San Felipe Stakes as River Special Fades to Fifth BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberts Finally Sees Pain From the Other Side : Clippers: His 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks help complete another sweep of the Timberwolves, 124-107. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calcante's Swat Keys CSUN's Sweep : College softball: Left fielder belts grand slam to pave way for Northridge's 4-0 and 2-1 victories over New Mexico. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holland Is Focusing on Recruiting : College basketball: Titans, who finished with 15-12 record and did not receive NIT bid, will lose four of five starters. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DODGERS : Sharperson to Be Used in More Utility Roles CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, No Doubt About It MIKE PENNER
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
USC Women Are Seeded No. 3 in West, Where Stanford Is No. 1 : Pairings: The Trojans get first-round bye, will play second-round game Sunday at Lyon Center. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reynolds Lets Feet Do Most of the Talking : Track and field: Still feuding with the IAAF, he takes gold in 400 meters at the World Indoor Championships. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Couples Overcomes Nerves and Gamez to Win Playoff From Associated Press
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Good News for UCI: It's Finally Over : College basketball: After a respectable debut season in 1991-92, Rod Baker's second year as Anteaters' coach, by any measure, was a disaster. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
UCLA to Play Iowa State : West Regional: The Bruins are seeded ninth and face a possible second-round matchup with top-seeded Michigan. From Associated Press
Indiana Ends Near-Perfect Big Ten Season : College basketball: Hoosiers get 22 second-half points from Graham to beat Wisconsin and finish 17-1 in the conference. From Associated Press
Georgia Tech Is Upset Winner : ACC tournament: No. 6 seeded team defeats No. 1-ranked North Carolina, 77-75, for title. From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Selanne Scores Two Goals, Lifts Jets From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Connors Loses Match but Displays His New Attitude From Associated Press
U.S. Soccer Team Gets Early Lead but Loses to Japan From Associated Press
SAILING CONGRESSIONAL CUP : Money Is No Objective as Davis Wins His Fourth Title RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilkins' 35 Lead Hawks Over Lakers From Times Wire Services
Iditarod From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Makeup Plans Bring Storm From Gretzky : Hockey: Game at Buffalo today, followed by home game against Winnipeg on Tuesday, angers Kings. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball : Team-by-team Look At Ncaa Men's Tournament : Southeast Regional NCAA tournament capsules by staff writer Gene Wojciechowski
Getting a Jump on '94 Winter Olympics : Skiing: Highlight of Norway's Holomenkollen Ski Festival is the ski jumping competition, which draws huge crowds. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Devil His Due Wins Gulfstream Handicap From Associated Press
College Basketball : Team-by-team Look At Ncaa Men's Tournament : Midwest Regional NCAA tournament capsules by staff writer Gene Wojciechowski
Anything Else Will Be an Improvement MAL FLORENCE
Christie Gets a Lesson From Hawks' Wilkins AILENE VOISIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT SELECTIONS : It Looks Like Field of Clones : National overview: Selectors talk of parity in a tournament UNLV and others will miss. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELS : Gonzales Remains Determined to Make Lineup BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC, Pepperdine Garner Berths in NIT : Pairings: The Trojans play at Nevada Las Vegas, and Waves travel to UC Santa Barbara. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT SELECTIONS : UCLA to Face Iowa State : West: The ninth-seeded Bruins will play the eighth-seeded Cyclones at Tucson in the first round Friday. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP : Seton Hall Proves It Is Beast of East From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : New York Keeps Pacers in the Cold From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Stacks Up the Numbers, Completes Sweep of Santa Barbara
Prost Comes Back, Beats Senna From Staff and Wire Reports
Cypress' Pohl Is Setting Her Sights Higher : Prep softball: She returned to coach her alma mater by chance. But she has found her niche, and now aspires to work on the college level. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge's Shepard Still Hot : College baseball: Senior outfielder drives in six runs to lead Matadors to their second straight 16-8 win over Wyoming. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball : Team-by-team Look At Ncaa Men's Tournament : East Regional NCAA tournament capsules by staff writer Gene Wojciechowski
Lojdahl, a Freshman From Sweden, Keeps UCLA Women Golfers Loose WENDY WITHERSPOON
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT SELECTIONS : Towels Wave in Long Beach : Big West: MVP Harris leads 49ers past New Mexico State, 70-62, and on to the school's first NCAA berth since 1977. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALAN MALAMUD
College Basketball : Team-by-team Look At Ncaa Men's Tournament : West Regional NCAA tournament capsules by staff writer Gene Wojciechowski
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMENTARY : 'Falling Down' Trips Over Its Own Hate : Movies: The film isn't some all-purpose cry of disgust. It's the howl of a scared, white, urban middle-class man. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : 'North' Samples a Culture LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Ad Says Worlds About Us DR. CAROLE LIEBERMAN, Li e berman is a media psychiatrist, script consultant and talk-show host based in Beverly Hills. She also chairs the National Coalition on Television Violence
Awards BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
DANCE REVIEW : ISO Offers Two New Works at Pepperdine Campus LEWIS SEGAL
DANCE REVIEW : Folkloric Side of Okinawa LEWIS SEGAL
DANCE REVIEW : More Oohs, Ahs From Acrobats CHRIS PASLES
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Awards BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : For Barons, the Pleasure Is All Theirs MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Keane Goes Well Beyond the Traditional DON HECKMAN
Director Change Expected for N.Y. Shakespeare Festival : Theater: Company reorganization will include replacement of JoAnne Akalaitis by George C. Wolfe. JOSEPH C. KOENENN, NEWSDAY
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : A Spigot of Pleasure MIKE BOEHM
Help Thwart Wildmon's Latest Boycott HOWARD ROSENBERG
ARE WE Falling Apart? : In its third big week at the box office, 'Falling Down' has clearly touched a nerve. L.A. moviegoers tell us why. Plus, a reality check from a veteran reporter. And a film comment, Page 7. : The Real Everyman and Everywoman ROBIN RAUZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arts BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : Soap Stars Go Prime Time on the 'Ledge' JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Fear Factory Shines Brightest JONATHAN GOLD
Radio BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Salonen Brings Haydn, Bartok to Philharmonic : The conductor, with violinist Viktoria Mullova, revisits works usually left to specialists and chamber outfits. JOHN HENKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Dance at TriStar: Who Is Leading? : Movies: Hollywood wags interpret the interest of Peter Guber as a vote of no-confidence in Mike Medavoy. ELAINE DUTKA and ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. STAGE REVIEW : Still Waiting for a Great 'Godot' JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Ratser Delivers With Demonic Impact DONNA PERLMUTTER
Navigating a Course to Joy of 'Life' : Television: Filmmaker Lee Stanley unites youth offenders and critically ill children on a sailing trip in his latest documentary airing tonight. LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater : An Articulate 'Ghosts' SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Eager-to-Please Bon Jovi Woos Forum Audience CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rhythm Cafe Has a Chance for New Life MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's More to Blacks in the Military Than Sad Saga of 'Liberators' Documentary DAVID K. CARLISLE, David K. Carlisle, a Los Angeles-based management consultant, was one of the first two black Californians to enter and graduate from West Point in 1950. and
'Forbidden Films' of East Germany at Goethe KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : The Urban Reality: Why (Heart) L.A.? BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Baker has covered street gangs, labor and other urban issues for The Times
'Letters' Sends a Politician Back to the Stage : Theater: Iowa Rep. Fred Grandy, who was Gopher on TV's 'The Love Boat,' performs with his wife in a benefit show. PENNY PAGANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Nothing Noble About Silly 'Street Knight' CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOLK MUSIC REVIEW : New Hot Spot Welcomes Cajun Band JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : 'American Art': An Abstract Lesson : Exhibition: Hip but scholarly, the Newport Harbor Art Museum's show deals in the most fundamental aspects of the grammar of vision. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
BUSINESS
NuTek to Unveil 1st 'Legal' Macintosh Clone : Technology: The company has spent four years preparing a circuit board to mimic the Apple computer. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speedo Dives Into an Ocean of Athletic Wear : Retailing: Apparel whiz Linda Wachner aims for the loyalty and money of women whose aerobic shoes changed their lives. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Occupation: Test Engineer
Australian Investors Nervous After Labor Party Election Win From Bloomberg Business News
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Products From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Investor Attention Now Focuses on Troubled Banks and Thrifts TOM PETRUNO
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S., Japan Swap Insults Before Chip Talks Open : Trade: Japanese computer companies accuse American semiconductor suppliers of failing to honor their contracts. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Markets From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking Stocks Worth a Look Despite Threats TOM PETRUNO
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Heavy Industry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taiwan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Killer Reason to Work in L.A. Reuters
An Auctioneer's Business Is Always on the Go : Retailing: Pupils flock to auctioneer's school to profit from an endless supply of goods for sale. From Associated Press
The Philippines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taiwan's Trade Picture
Invitro International : IRVINE
Markets From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Blue Whale' Flounders : In an Era of Slimmer Wallets, Pacific Design Center Hits Troubled Waters DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
(Sort of) Top Secret JAMES BATES
Supplier of Recyclables Spreads His Gospel : Dave Bock specializes in distributing paper and plastic bags made from already-used materials. His mission is to educate retailers about recycling. ROSE APODACA
LOUIS H. KURKJIAN : Vice president and assistant sector executive, systems sector Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Disaster Plans Keep Investor Data On-Line RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds.
GM Shifts to Reverse on Lopez : Automobiles: Now the auto maker says its outspoken purchasing chief will not be leaving for a job at Volkswagen. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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