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What happened on October 03, 1993
NEWS
Addressing Unlucky Street Numbers : Services: Chinese home buyers who attach significance to certain numerals must pay hundreds of dollars in some cases to make a change. A critic calls the cost exploitation. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Cocaine Ring Undone by Arrogance : Crime: The Monkey Boys' corporate-style operation reached into Europe and Japan, authorities believe. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reluctant Welcome : They stepped off the boat onto Ellis Island, to hostile glares, discrimination and blame. In 100 years, not much has changed. JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Infants Die, Mother Faces Trial : SIDS: Illinois woman is accused of smothering her children. Experts say three such deaths in one family would be extraordinary; but, statistically, one such death in family boosts chances of a repeat. BRENDA C. COLEMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young Killers Face Life Terms, Cling to Hope of Freedom : Justice: In Michigan alone, 52 teen-agers were serving so-called "natural life" sentences at the beginning of this year. They can expect to spend five decades behind bars. JUDY DAUBENMIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
An American Wrinkle in Korean Loans : Finance: A judge's ruling on the legality of kyes threatens to introduce litigation to the private lending groups. JAKE DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena : Parking Meters in Old Town
William Cort; TV, Film and Stage Actor
Freshwater 'River' Found Flowing Within Gulf Stream : Mississippi: Summer's flooding has affected the ocean off Florida, researchers find. But they expect it to be temporary. PATRICK REYNA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Janet Reno's Formula for Crime Prevention: Look After the Youngsters : Lifestyle: Attorney general wants to reform the way America rears its children by strengthening families. CONNIE CASS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A New Fashion Statement : Clothes: San Gabriel Valley public schools are allowing uniforms and adopting dress codes to help keep students from becoming victims of mistaken identity in gang-related shootings. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panhandling: A Give-and-Take : 'The Main Thing Is to Put People in Touch With the Services That Can Help Them' Randall Villareal is the general manager of the Biltmore Hotel and heads the Downtown Safe and Clean program, in which businesses use their own security guards and crews to remove graffiti and clean sidewalks. The program also directs panhandlers to local shelters and social service agencies. Villareal was interviewed by Iris Yokoi.
Man Arrested After Alleged Threats Against Congressman : Courts: Mark Raymond Engberg faces trial after he reportedly said he would burn down the field office of state Rep. Steve Horn. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOWNTOWN : LAPD Night Riders Protect and Swerve AILEEN CHO
Crenshaw: Littler Tokyo : Although their children are grown and gone, older Japanese-Americans still evince pride, loyalty in their changing community. SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daughter of Sarajevo Fills Her Diary With Death ROBIN ABCARIAN
India's Quake Leaves Chaos in Its Wake : Disaster: Death toll now 30,000. Nation faces huge rescue operation. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reaching Out to a Forgotten Past : Profile: A scarred veteran of the streets might have been a Marine who served his country in three wars, but a friend who is trying to help says the proof is hard to find. JEFF KRAMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Neighborhood That's Armed--and Ready : Weapons: DeForest Park residents learn how to use guns to help protect themselves and their property. ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus : Still Trying to Shake Things Up : FOR KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, POLITICS IS ALWAYS ON HIS MIND SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Put on your ears! 'Mickey Mouse Club' starts its sixth season N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
18 Die in Guinea Clashes Associated Press
Palace Coup: Buckingham Tours a Hit Reuters
14 Slain in Medellin Bars Reuters
Street Clash Undercuts Russia Pact : Politics: Yeltsin and his parliamentary foes reach a tentative accord even as they continue to bicker. The agreement comes as right-wingers confront Moscow police. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled French Reactor Receives Conditional OK Associated Press
Argentine Lotto Winner's Child Kidnaped, Killed Reuters
Sen. Pryor Leaves Hospital Associated Press
WESTLAKE : Korean Granddad Is Making the Grade ELAINE TASSY
Saturday Games
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL LEE HARRIS
Clinton and Unions Work for Strong Ties : Politics: White House is courting labor for the votes it can provide in Congress. Both sides have kept divisions over NAFTA low-key. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Of Representatives
Tennessee's Rep. Lloyd to Forego Reelection Bid Associated Press
Black Sea Port Falls to Rebels in a Disintegrating Georgia : Unrest: Thousands flee east as web of civil wars racks the former Soviet land. Shevardnadze's losses mount. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : HOW IT MIGHT HAPPEN: On Feb. 16, 1994 : Ducks Hang On, Top Flyers, 3-2
Sing Like Lark, Moo Like Cow, Win Police Pink Slip Associated Press
Solis' College Aid Bill Signed Into Law
Man Gets 54 Years for Molesting Child From a Times Staff Writer
Hospital Chains Plan Merger to Create Biggest Health Provider From Associated Press
Slain Nurse Remembered for Her Love, Humor MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Panel Backs Proposed Smoking Ban
Stampeding Elephants Destroy 11 Villages Associated Press
Israelis Kill 2 Palestinian Militants During Manhunt : Mideast: Hamas group leaders die in raids. In separate incident, Jewish settlers reportedly kill Arab woman. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wales Heavyweight Scores Twin Kayoes in Mugging Attempt Associated Press
Both Sides Gear Up for Sales Tax Battle : Prop. 172: Foes of half-cent levy say that despite rhetoric, law enforcement will not be the sole beneficiary. Supporters insist that measure's defeat would mean deep cuts in services. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club's Green Idea Grows on Council MARY HELEN BERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Comiskey Park Suit Charges Flaws in Building of Stadium Associated Press
Change in Technology May Curtail Wiretaps : Surveillance: Agents will have difficulty isolating the one conversation they are authorized to intercept. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Left Without Arch-Enemy, 'The Company' Trims Payroll : Downsizing: The CIA is offering buyouts to 'surplus' employees. But it's hiring specialists in new fields. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI, Police Search for Girl, 12, Kidnaped From Bedroom at Knifepoint Associated Press
Take Us Outta the Ballgame PETER H. KING
N.Y. Post Strikers Vote to End Walkout Reuters
Gerhart Burian Ladner; Art Historian
Kelso Resignation Apparently Discouraged : Military: New Navy secretary urged that top admiral be fired for 'lack of leadership' in Tailhook scandal. But White House is buying time. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Charged With Flood's Levee Break Associated Press
Investigation Clears Reno, FBI Officials in Raid on Cult Compound RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Makes Smoley Health and Welfare Secretary From a Times Staff Writer
Antarctic Becomes Testing Ground for Future Manned Voyage to Mars DONALD J. FREDERICK, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Memphis' Black Mayor Fears a Bleak Future : Tennessee: Leader wants to merge city with majority-white suburbs to relieve the strain on tax base. WOODY BAIRD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Age of Innocence Became Age of Abuse for JoAnn and Barb : Families: Teens were victimized from childhood, turning them violent and suicidal. Now they are trying to put their lives together. GEORGE ESPER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : PUT UP YOUR DUKES : Some Love It, Some Hate It, but Fighting Will Always Be a Part of the Game MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Scouts Behind Bars, in Moms' Arms : Maryland: Pioneering program reunites imprisoned women with their children in effort to reduce trauma and build bonds. So far, it's working. DEB RIECHMANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Study Finds Widespread Poverty Among Elderly in Rural Kentucky Hills : Appalachia: Research discovers that 28.3% of those 65 and older endure financial hardship. But pride, and culture, discourages them from asking for help. JANE GIBSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curiosity Nurtured in Black Youngsters LISA PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ventura County Ranks as Second-Safest Area in West DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obsolete Natural Gas Rigs Becoming Sea Life 'Condos' in Gulf of Mexico : Environment: Platforms converted into artificial reefs, havens for marine creatures in the barren waters. JOHN GILARDI, REUTERS
Pinelands' Sandy Soil Gums Up Works for Ecologists, Businesses : Conservation: Sparsely populated wilderness in nation's most densely populated state supports a $60-million-a-year industry--and fuels a classic dispute. NANCY PLEVIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stockton PG&G Facility Hit by $2-Million Blast Reuters
Pasadena : Police Board Plan OKd
More Than Skin Deep JEFF KAYE
These Artists Focus Camera Inward
BALDWIN HILLS : Students' Talents in the Arts Showcased
'Cafe Society' Must Alert the Trashperson
Diamond Bar : Mayor's Libel Suits Dropped
THE TIMES POLL : Cost May Be Key to Whether Health Reforms Win Support EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watts Happening SANDRA HERNANDEZ
WILSHIRE CENTER : Book Drive to Aid Wilton Place School JAKE DOHERTY
Health Will Take the Driver's Seat at Rideshare Fair IRIS YOKOI
Overall Crime Rate Dips but Violence Is Up KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : Facing the Factors for Winning Edge : Preview: There are several elements that could give the expansion team a little help in grabbing a victory here and there. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRENSHAW : Free Music Lessons Offered to Veterans
United Way Shifts Priorities for Funding Charity Groups : Grants: Although the lion's share is still going to traditional organizations, resources are being shifted toward new ones that mostly help poor, homeless or needy minorities. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHEAST AREA : Roybal-Allard Aides to Meet Residents
Health Care: Peace of Mind vs. Bottom Line
Alhambra : Council OKs Demolition
A Challenging Season Ahead
Let's Get Comfy KEVIN ALLMAN
EXPOSITION PARK : 8th-Graders Eligible for '98 Scholarships
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Seminar Offered on Breast Cancer
BELL : City Decides Against Utility Tax Extension MARY HELEN BERG
CRENSHAW : 5 Residents Groups Draft Land-Use Plan ERIN J. AUBRY
COLUMN ONE : Demanding the Ability to Snoop : Afraid new technology may foil eavesdropping efforts, U.S. officials want phone and computer users to adopt the same privacy code. The government would hold the only key. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
A Shored-Up Ventura Pier Is Reopened PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Low-Build' Alternative to Freeway Extension Dusted Off Again : Preservation: Critics say Caltrans never seriously considered it, a charge state officials deny. In response to concerns by federal panels, the option backed by South Pasadena officials is being re-evaluated. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Free Workshop Set for Latino Diabetics
HUNTINGTON PARK : School Cures the Itch to Ditch MARY HELEN BERG
Questions of Health Risk Cloud Use of Special Fuel : Environment: EPA faces a tough call on requiring winter-blend gasoline to reduce carbon monoxide. Some motorists, mostly in Alaska, complained of nausea and headaches, but study results have been inconclusive. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
O.C. Safety Officials Warn of Dire Consequences If Sales Tax Falls GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GAME OF THE WEEK : San Pedro Hangs Tough, Sinks Dorsey KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sierra Madre : Anti-Graffiti Law OKd
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley Stuns Loyola, 15-14 RON STAPP
KOREATOWN : Protesters Call Radio Deal a Monopoly JAKE DOHERTY
BALDWIN HILLS : Magic Johnson Looks at Bigger Mall Role SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN
The Play's the Thing at Seminar for City Officials : Spending: A three-day conference in San Diego contained only one day's worth of business, but some who attended defend the social times as helpful for networking. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DOWNTOWN : Zany Events Set for 2nd Community Cup IRIS YOKOI
Paleontologists Fleshing Out Spain's Prehistoric Past JOHN POLLACK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
3 Rabbis Oppose Vouchers for Private Schools : Education: Plan is bad for the community, Jewish leaders say, even though families of students at their temples would benefit. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Which Landmarks Do You Want to Save?
BELL GARDENS : Fired City Manager Loses Rehiring Bid
EAST LOS ANGELES : Dance-A-Thon to Help AIDS Project MARY ANNE PEREZ
Issue: Police Pay Raises Jake Doherty Times community correspondent
Crew Cut Can Be Cool Style Too
Report on Pasadena's Homelessness
Panhandling: A Give-and-Take : 'The Sidewalks Are the Property of the People of the City of Los Angeles' Mike Neely is founder of the Homeless Outreach Program, which hires street people to direct others on Skid Row toward social services. Neely, a recovered drug addict and former homeless person, is concerned about recent efforts by Downtown business associations to curb panhandling. He was interviewed by Iris Yokoi. and
Retro : Back Onto the Blotter SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : HOW IT MIGHT HAPPEN: On Jan. 10, 1994 : Yzerman, Wings Clip Ducks, 7-2
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : Yake Begins Again in Anaheim : Second Chance: With no future in Hartford, he finally has a chance to start fresh and prove the Whaler management wrong. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TREVOR NUNN : "Porgy"--On Its Way DAVID GRITTEN, David Gritten is a frequent contributor to Calendar
The View From Backstage SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fair Brightens City's Image--and Doesn't Harm Its Wallet, Either : Attractions: For a brief period every year, a community down on its luck economically and beset by crime becomes the place to go to have fun and spend money. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bill of Wrongs: Constitution in Mess in Russia MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Back the Streets : Crime: Using everything from baseballs to books, residents tired of living in fear are uniting to battle injustices in their neighborhoods. TINA GRIEGO and ROXANA KOPETMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Carr's Condensed 'Hamlet': How to Reach Madness in Just Over 2 Hours T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ECHO PARK : History Plays Host on 15-Home Tour
Watson Seeks State Dept. Job in Bermuda : Politics: The local Democrat said that if the consul general post is not open, she would prefer a job in Africa. The Administration is noncommittal. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : Are You Really Sure You Want to Do This? MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Crime Rate Dips but Violent Offenses Climb : Law enforcement: FBI figures show L.A. resident is much more likely to be victim than average American. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ins and Outs on Playa Vista
The Region : 5 Teachers in State Contest
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Group to Lobby for Federal, State Funds ROBERT J. LOPEZ
BALDWIN HILLS : Police Chief to Speak to Crenshaw Group
CRENSHAW : Dreams Coming True at Youth Center ERIN J. AUBRY
Winning the West, Part 2
Beauty Comes of Age : As Life Spans Increase, the Weathered, Life-Experience Look Is Becoming More Appealing, and Not for Men Only SUSAN CAMPBELL, THE HARTFORD COURANT
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : When You Lug the Puck or Light the Lamp, It's Hockeyspeak : MIKE PENNER
EAST LOS ANGELES : Monday Hearing on School Funding
Clinton Counts Cost of Violence in Health Plan SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Sentinels Finish in 2nd Place at Cross-Country Invitational SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wanted: Attention-Grabbing Resumes ANNE LOUISE BANNON
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : A Hockey Primer
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Loosening of Hatch Act Restrictions
DOWNTOWN : Japanese-Americans: Building Bridges IRIS YOKOI
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Community Oasis Needs a Face Lift SANDRA HERNANDEZ
Hurricane Georgette in the Eye of a Storm
Reizl Bozyk; Lifelong Star of Yiddish Theater BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christie Mystery Is Technically a Success RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : A Brave new NHL : As It Welcomes Two New Members, the National Hockey League Ponders What It Needs to Do to Become the Sport of the '90s MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : A Far Cry From Skid Row : As More Women and Families Join the Ranks of the Homeless, Many Are Shunning Downtown for Safer Areas LUCILLE RENWICK
O.C. Doctor Paying Price for Free Speech : Trade: Immigrant urges lifting of U.S. sanctions against Vietnam. He refuses to bow to death threats, public protest. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daredevils Flew by the Seat of Their Pants, Carried U.S. Mail 75 Years Ago : Postal Service: Forty-three pilots and mechanics were killed between 1918 and 1927. There were 6,500 forced landings in first five years. KELLY P. KISSEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : Getting Their Piece of the Pie : Coming to America: To Russians, rewards of playing in NHL are worth the pain and struggle of moving here. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : Their Long-Lost Ancestors Were Characters, All Right : Original Ducks: The arena was as much a part of the Long Island minor league team's lore as the players and the battles and games they played from 1959-73. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup WILL ETHERIDGE
Friday Football Roundup CHRIS GARCIA
Friday Football Roundup CHARLES SMITH
Friday Football Roundup GREG GONZALEZ
Friday Football Roundup GARY CHAVEZ
Friday Football Roundup ETHAN ALLEN THOMAS JR.
Friday Football Roundup ROB FERNAS
FOOTBALL : QB Yates Puts 'Second Best' Label to Rest SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alvaro Antonio Bea; Founder of Contracting Firms
Friday Football Roundup ROY JURGENS
Friday Football Roundup TIM HAYES
WITH AN EYE ON... : Sitcom actress Lori Loughlin pursues a full agenda N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup ENRIQUE LAVIN
An Ethnic Kaleidoscope : Witness to Waves of Immigrants, Historic Mulberry Street's Only Constant Is Change JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On The Set : The New Master : RUSSELL BAKER ASSUMES THE DUTIES OF 'MASTERPIECE THEATRE'S' WARM-UP HOST ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's an Uphill Battle : City Spending $2.5 Million to Anchor Homes KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTLAKE : 24 Homeless People to Move Into Domes JAKE DOHERTY
Hunter Calls Fire 'Honest Mistake' : Outdoors: Remorseful Santa Ynez man says he tried but failed to stomp out flames caused by a cigarette. The Los Padres National Forest blaze jumped containment lines and has burned at least 34,500 acres. From Times staff and wire reports
Beverly Hills Doctor Joins Fight to Save Lives on Bosnia's Front Line CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
LAPD Pay Lags After Years Among Best in State, Nation : Wages: Officers now rank eighth in California, a Times survey shows. Union to begin job action Monday. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS '93-94: PREMIERE SEASON : Player Profiles
Daughter of Sarajevo Fills Her Diary With Death ROBIN ABCARIAN
Cheap Is Chic : Lots of Former Big Spenders in O.C. Learn to Live on Less--and Like It DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOWNTOWN : Convention Center Union Dispute Ends IRIS YOKOI
Guided To The 'Light' NANCY M. REICHARDT
L. Thaxton Hanson; Longtime Judge Decided Several Well-Known Cases
The Road Less Traveled Is Council's Goal : Transportation: The Mid-City Neighborhood Traffic Plan is designed to force commuters away from side streets and onto Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Roman Empire : Lincoln High will need more than Gerardo Roman's record-setting arm to be conquerors. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gone, but Not Forgotten THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Karcher's Fateful Hiring Began His Own Demise : Corporations: Carl's Jr. founder's own star started dimming the day he ordered out for a new president. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Ullman Slices Up the Big Apple MATT WOLF, Matt Wolf is an American arts writer based in London
Azusa : Aerojet Wins NASA Contract
OPINION
Rodney King's Case
Scattershot Politics: Focusing the Debate Remains the Real Job of the President : Clinton: Many now compare this leader to Johnson, who shepherded much legislation through Congress. But Reagan might prove a better model. John P. Sears, John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan in 1976 and 1980
Japan Makes Nice on Rice: A Portent?
County Surplus
Marijuana Found
PERSPECTIVE ON LIBRARIES : A Gate Leading Beyond the Barrios : Today's reopening rekindles remembrances and highlights budget cuts' effect on another generation. LUIS TORRES and JESUS SALVADOR TREVINO, Luis Torres is a Los Angeles writer and journalist. Jesus Salvador Trevino is chairman of the Latino Committee of the Directors Guild of America
But Even Yet, Chile's Pain Remains : Only Pinochet can mitigate the sorrow by ordering his soldiers to reveal the whereabouts of the 'disappeared.' ARIEL DORFMAN, Ariel Dorfman, the Chilean writer, is the author of the play "Death and the Maiden." He has just completed a novel titled "Konfidenz."
Political Forecast : Equal Justice Under the Law : Who Will Ginsburg Most Often Vote With? STEPHEN GAMES, Political Forecast interviews were conducted by Stephen Games
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : College Graduates Are Ideal for the New Health Plan JENNIFER MACNAIR, Jennifer MacNair is a senior majoring in English at the College of William and Mary
Is a Special Election Any Way to Make Significant Public Policy? : Propositions: Once again, voters are being asked to do what politicians won't do--and they hardy know the issues. Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Graduate School
Why Clinton Wants to Jump-Start a Clean Car : Venturesome attempt at industrial policy for auto making
Shevardnadze's Devils May Soon Haunt Yeltsin : Georgia: The forces aiding Abkhazian separatists are running rampant in the periphery of the former empire. Military warlords abound. Alex Alexiev, Alex Alexiev, a foreign-affairs analyst, writes frequently on Russian and East European affairs. He recently returned from a visit to Russia
Equal Justice Under the Law : Ruth Bader Ginsberg: The Return of a Different Kind of Feminism 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
Pepper Spray Dangers
In Russia, Things Fall Apart Even as the Center Tries to Hold : Nation: Regional power centers that profited from the power struggle between Yeltsin and the Parliament are in no hurry to see it ended. Walter Russell Mead, Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin). He is now writing a book on U.S. foreign policy
Time to Expose the Abortion Distortion : Pro-lifers have no rights, even under the First Amendment. JOSEPH FARAH, Joseph Farah is editor of Inside California, a state political newsletter, and Dispatches, a biweekly cultural watchdog publication
Just the Facts, Please : Grand jury is obviously needed to investigate that mysterious Malibu ranch raid
Poll on Illegal Immigration
Fourth-Grade Reading Scores
Why Good Economic Data Won't Make Us Feel Better : Policy: America's competitive disadvantage is not so much its work force or business leadership as its antiquated political system. David Friedman, David Friedman, an L.A. attorney, is a visiting fellow at the MIT Japan program
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : James Strock : Monitoring the Environment as Head of California's EPA Molly Selvin, Molly Selvin is an editorial writer for The Times
Beirut, 1983, Mogadishu, 1993: Ominous Parallels : Somalia: American troops are risking their lives for a cause that is not clear. Are we asleep again, as we were in Lebanon? RICHARD L. ARMITAGE, Richard L. Armitage served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and was coordinator for U.S. assistance to the states of the former Soviet Union. He now heads an international consulting firm in Arlington, Va
ENTERTAINMENT
Yes, Actors, He's Talking to You : After a quarter-century in front of the camera, Robert De Niro turns director with a familiar demeanor: intense JOSEPH GELMIS, Joseph Gelmis writes for Newsday.
Young All-Stars Take the Straight Path DON HECKMAN
These Malls Aren't Just for Shopping LAURIE OCHOA
Nirvana's Destiny
Boyz Ii Men CONNIE JOHNSON
Who's Paying for Ahmanson Remodel? DON SHIRLEY
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : 'Father' Gets Off on the Right Foot, Buzzwise JEFFREY WELLS
The Maestro of Managing : The Los Angeles Philharmonic is preparing to observe two landmarks: its 75th season and the 25th anniversary of Ernest Fleischmann MARK SWED, Mark Swed is a free-lance writer based in New York
Boyz II Men and Proud of It DENNIS HUNT, Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer
Strange Brew: Vedder Vs. Spotlight; A New Strategy for Morrissey Steve Hochman
A Mozart Celebration From Glenn Gould HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar
A Little Historical Context, Please: It's Never Been Easy SUZANNE MUCHNIC
Buck Henry Lands a Writing Job to Die For JEFFREY WELLS
Stupid Cat Tricks
The Horror! The Horror! This Chef's Had Enough of L.A. KATHIE JENKINS
Soul Asylum: Still Seeking Refuge : The biggest change in the alternative band's 12-year route to 'overnight' success? Now they've got a technician to fix their guitars on the road STEVE HOCHMAN, Steve Hochman writes about pop music for Calendar
Same Scorsese, Ritzier Block : 'The Age of Innocence' is just another exploration of the director's lifelong theme of the individual trapped in society's grasp PETER RAINER, Peter Rainer is a Times staff writer
Commentary : OK, What Have We Learned Here? : The complex 1993 Los Angeles Festival provided lessons for the future of the arts in the city . . . and for America as a whole JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
Art, History and the Real World : After a year in which the L.A. County Museum of Art made as many headlines for internal strife as for presenting art, Board President Robert F. Maguire looks hopefully to the future. His mission: Improve the museum's endowment--and image--in a time of fiscal uncertainty SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer.
BOOKS
What Shall We Tell The Children? : WE ARE ALL IN THE DUMPS WITH JACK AND GUY By Maurice Sendak (HarperCollins: $20; 56 pp.) Peter F. Neumeyer, Peter F. Neumeyer's "The Annotated Charlotte's Web" will be out in the spring
Mother ZBIGNIEW HERBERT
A Pacoima Childhood : HOYT STREET An Autobiography By Mary Helen Ponce(University of New Mexico Press: $25.95; 338 pp.) John Rechy, John Rechy's latest novel, "The Miraculous Day of Amalia Gomez," has been issued in paperback by Arcade. His next novel is "Love in the Back Rooms," the sequel to his "City of Night."
What Shall We Tell The Children? : The beauty of fairy tales is that they give us only as much dark reality as we can handle. : THE OXFORD BOOK OF MODERN FAIRY TALES Edited by Alison Lurie (Oxford University Press: $25; 455 pp.) Frederick Busch, Frederick Busch is Fairchild Professor of Literature at Colgate University.
TINA MODOTTI: A Fragile Life by Mildred Constantine (Chronicle Books: $18.95; 189 pp.) Susan Drummet
Giving Editors The Needle
No Prize-winner
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
The Editor's Duty
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
Don't Isolate The Artist
Nonfiction SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS
The Hunting Instinct
Wisdom Lends Justice a Hand : SACRED CLOWNS; By Tony Hillerman (HarperCollins: $23; 305 pp.) Charles Champlin, Charles Champlin, Times Arts Editor Emeritus, writes the monthly Criminal Pursuits column.
Inhabiting History : MR. COGITO: Poems By Zbigniew Herbert ; Translated from Polish by John and Bogdana Carpenter (The Ecco Press: $22.95; 80 pp.) RICHARD EDER
The Lost Language of Leavitt : WHILE ENGLAND SLEEPS By David Leavitt (Viking: $22; 304 pp.) D.T. Max, D.T. Max is book editor of the New York Observer
Why Ask Why Some People Do Good? : THE CALL OF SERVICE: A Witness to Idealism; By Robert Coles (Houghton Mifflin; $22.95; 287 pp.) Michelle Huneven, Michelle Huneven is a fiction writer, restaurant critic and graduate student at the Claremont School of Theology.
SPORTS
Oregon St. Upsets Arizona St., 30-14 : Pacific 10: Sophomore quarterback Don Shanklin, in his first college start, leads Beavers. From Associated Press
Still Together, a Nation Apart : Giants: Rookie Torres will pitch today for San Francisco after Beck saves 5-3 victory over Dodgers. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Men Run to Title in Biola Meet
Washington Sets Home-Streak Mark : Nonconference: The Huskies beat San Jose State, 52-17, for their 16th straight victory at Seattle. From Associated Press
Morton Sparks South Past Morningside, 14-0 KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Would Have Appreciated Him MIKE DOWNEY
High School Football Roundup GREG ANAPOL
Dent-Trevino Race Not Better Than Baseball's to ESPN From Staff and Wire Reports
The Tide Is Now Tied, 17-6 : SEC: Alabama defense controls South Carolina to equal school and conference marks with 28th victory in a row. From Associated Press
Rams Looking at a Chance to Get Better Than Even : Pro football: Unbeaten Saints will seek their seventh consecutive victory over L.A. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Coast's Balanced Attack Stops Pasadena, 36-11 FORREST LEE
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Nothing Works for Lasorda MARYANN HUDSON
Vargas Passes for 7 Touchdowns in Nevada Rout Associated Press
Tennis Roundup From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Portugal's Streak Reaches 12 From Associated Press
Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago, Irvine Valley Win San Mateo Cross-Country
Football Roundup
Davis' Homers Keep Angels Out of Last From Associated Press
Did They Have Eye on the Hurricanes? : ACC: Florida State, possibly looking ahead to Miami, pulls away from Georgia Tech in second half, 51-0. From Associated Press
Pearsall Has a Big Day as Villa Park Romps KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Spurns Gifts in 28-20 Loss FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Streaking Loyola Women Defeat Overmatched Portland IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Roundup DARIN ESPER
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Lamar Hunt: Alarmed at Kickers' Influence BOB OATES
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : No. 5 Florida Has the Right Combination From Associated Press
Wet Course, Large Field Muddy Predictions for Arc de Triomphe
If This Was a Test, Wildcat Defenders Deserve All (U)A's SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ATLANTIC COAST ROUNDUP : No. 16 North Carolina Holds Off Texas El Paso From Associated Press
Moorpark Play Makes Southwest Pay JON WEISMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : In New Uniform, Stewart Finally Finds Old Stuff ROSS NEWHAN
COMMENTARY : NCAA Rules Will Need Teeth to Combat Brawls JOHNETTE HOWARD, WASHINGTON POST
Reserve Quarterback Leads Miami to Win : Nonconference: The Hurricanes tune up for next week's showdown with a 30-7 victory over Georgia Southern. From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Nightmarish Second Half Costly to Fullerton STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Health Problems, Griffins' Local Boy Makes Good BARBIE LUDOVISE
High School Football Roundup BRIAN CHALEW
SPOTLIGHT / Saturday's Games at a Glance : THE ODD COUPLE Chris Baker
SCC Overcomes Mistakes for 20-14 Victory ADAM RANK
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : UCLA Women Extend Their Streak Over USC WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Point of View / Bob Oates : The Big Steal : In the Never-Ending Scramble to Uphold the So-Called Amateur Code by Catching and Punishing Great Universities, the Student-Athlete Has Become the Forgotten Man Bob Oates
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Defense, Wheatley Lead Michigan From Associated Press
Buckeyes Deliver 'a Dose of Reality' : Big Ten: Ohio State defense dominates in 51-3 victory over seemingly improved Northwestern. From Associated Press
Trojans Are Dominated by Arizona Defense, 38-7 : Pac-10: It is the worst USC loss ever for Robinson. Boselli suffers injury. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Irvine Overcomes Late Fumble to Defeat Corona del Mar JANE HUANG
JUNIOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Pierce Throttles Ventura for 2nd Shutout in a Row BRYAN RODGERS
ROUNDUP : Sailors Upset in Quarterfinals of Illinois Event ALLEN PLYLER
Junior College Football Roundup
Cal Trails Oregon, 30-0, Wins, 42-41 From Associated Press
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Boston College Gains Upset Over Syracuse From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Connors Gains Final, Borg Upset by Kriek DANA HADDAD
Texas A&M Gets Defensive Against Texas Tech, 31-6 From Associated Press
Auburn Makes a Goal-Line Stand, Stops Vanderbilt From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Santa Clara Stymies CSUN in Volleyball
Soccer: Owner is angered by coach's decision to replace Paulinho in the APSL championship game, which Colorado wins, 3-1. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Already Winners, They Are Still Driven : Auto racing: Mansell and Herta have won season championships, but say they won't be at a loss for motivation today. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mira Costa Is Winner in Water Polo
Moving On : A Touch of Sadness Accompanies Ryan, Brett as They Leave Together HAL BOCK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Southwest Falls to Moorpark, 20-7 JON WEISMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fans Get 'The Jerk,' Not a Trophy MIKE PENNER
High School Football Roundup : 8-man
He Ought to Hit the History Books, Too JIM MURRAY
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Greene Paces Agoura Boys' Win in Alabama
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : The Power Game Is Dulling Interest, Connors Warns THOMAS BONK
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Oklahoma Cruises Past Iowa State From Associated Press
Verbum Dei's Trickery Works in Win Over Serra GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doubt Is Cast, but Super Derby is Wallenda's BILL CHRISTINE
High School Football Roundup TIM PERERA
High School Football Roundup MARVIN MORTON
Familiar Faces Give a New Look to an Old Rivalry : Pro football: Allen, Montana will lead the Chiefs against the Raiders. Evans expected to start. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor May Appeal Ruling Against Football Program : Community colleges: Western State Conference bans team from postseason competition and places program on probation through 1994 season. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exhibition Finale a King-Sized Flop : Hockey: Robitaille's return only bright spot in L.A.'s 6-2 loss to Islanders. Season begins Wednesday. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD and ROBYN NORWOOD : Exhibition Finale Against Sharks Could Have Some Bite to It ELLIOTT TEAFORD and ROBYN NORWOOD
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Santa Clara Victory Marred by Ejections ROB SONNER
In Any Case, He's Having His Ups and Downs MAL FLORENCE
Maryland Runs Into Penn State Buzz Saw : Nonconference: The Nittany Lions are 'almost flawless' in 70-7 victory, piling up 659 yards and holding Terrapins to 191. From Associated Press
MOTORCYCLES / U.S. NATIONAL SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Manchester Mistake Leads to Ermolenko Title JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Returns Are In: It's All Notre Dame : Nonconference: Johnson's runback of kickoff in pivotal third quarter helps Irish put away Cardinal, 48-20, avenging last year's defeat. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antelope Win Brings Smiles All Around JASON H. REID
SOCCER : After Salsa Substitution, Colorado Wins APSL Title SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still Together, a Nation Apart : Braves: Pendleton, Maddux lead the way as Atlanta beats Colorado for 12th consecutive time, 10-1. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palomar Rally Clips El Camino MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Roundup JOHN KLIMA
Prep Football Spotlight : Facts, Figures And Comments From Last Week's Games : Carrying On ROB FERNAS, PETER BARZILAI, DUANE PLANK, KIRBY LEE AND MITCH POLIN
FAIRPLEX : A Second Upset for Fenstermaker and Hooper Stable BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moore Wins Three Races at Ventura JOHN KLIMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal Lutheran's Marine Draws Raves in Win : College football: Menlo coach lauds receiver who keys Kingsmen's 40-20 victory with 11 catches for 111 yards. VITTORIO TAFUR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Bowe Has Too Much to Do to Be Concerned About Lewis TIM KAWAKAMI
It Might Have Happened When He Had His Eyes Shut MAL FLORENCE
BUSINESS
Wong, Yuen Remain Optimists, Entrepreneurs as in AST Days DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Is at the Crossroads : Computers: Irvine firm's reinvention as major PC maker is leadership test for co-founder Safi U. Qureshey. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Regulation Is About to Get Tougher KATHY M. KRISTOF
The Great Wall Street Flood : Investing: As bank savers get fed up with meager yields, an unprecedented flow of capital into stocks and bonds is helping build young companies nationwide TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's New Export Strategy Still Needs a Push JAMES FLANIGAN
U.S. Dollar Stands to Benefit as Japanese Yen Is Primed to Take a Fall A. GARY SHILLING, A. GARY SHILLING is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., economic consultants and investment advisers based in New Jersey
Stock Puts Icing on the Cake TOM PETRUNO
All That Glitters May Be Diamonds : Broad Area in Rockies Could Yield Fortune in Gems LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Son's Loan Repayment Isn't Income CARLA LAZZARESCHI
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Teams Search for Ventura Diver
Nights of Many Lanterns : For Children, Moon Festival Sheds Light on Vietnamese Culture DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY ON SCHOOLS : Prop. 174 Offers a Choice, Opportunity for a Better Education : The bureaucracy that controls the system is the problem. Why not give that control and power back to the parents? FRANK L. URY, Frank L. Ury is a member of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees. and
Mourners Told to Burn Plastic, Save a Forest A ssociated Press
Plans to Raise DWP Rates Will Short-Circuit : With his proposal for generating money to hire more police officers, Mayor Riordan would risk alienating many of the people who now support him. LEON FURGATCH, Leon Furgatch of Granada Hills is a retired manager of community relations and educational services for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
THOUSAND OAKS : Cable TV Specialist to Speak at Meeting STEPHANIE SIMON
Support Group Seeks Parents of Diabetics PATRICK McCARTNEY
UCSB to Explore Effects of Oil Industry BRENDA DAY
OXNARD : City to Consider Services for School PATRICK McCARTNEY
Guard, 2 Inmates Hurt in Brawl at Honor Rancho
Golfer Shaves 13 Strokes in Charity Match Card, Arrested on Theft Count Associated Press
Airport Traffic Noise Is a Cost of Safety : Irate Valley Residents Want Reduced Levels, but Conditions Make Proposals Unrealistic
2 Days Left to Register to Vote
Putting Teen-Agers on the Right Track : Students Run L.A. Can Use Donations and Volunteers to Help At-Risk Youths
Politicians Who Ignore Valley Voters Pay the Price : In a region known for spirited grass-roots movements, officials have been swept in and out of office because of the heated issues of the day. DAN BRENNAN, Dan Brennan of Granada Hills, an independent marketing consultant, has been an active Republican Party member and volunteer since 1978
County's Rate of Serious Crime Down 1% : Demography: Area retains its status as second-safest in the West. But officials see troubling trends, such as a steady rise in violence. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Air Controversial Topics Is to Brave the Line of Fire DANA PARSONS
Ecologists Take Swipe at a New Zoo in Montana Made for Grizzlies Only : Wildlife: Developer wants it to be centerpiece for complex bordering Yellowstone. A foe says putting it near park sends 'grossly mixed messages.' SCOTT McMILLION, REUTERS
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Santa Clarita Joins Museum Suitors : Arts: Officials say the Southwest cultural center would complement the city's Western image. Dozens of communities are bidding for the facility. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, Another Hurt in Shootings
A Library Rich in Detail
No Mayhem in the Skies Over the Valley
Ousters in Yorba Linda Were Political
Tobacco's Presence in Poor Taste
Mascot 'Choice' Really Wasn't One
GOP Choice Not for Correctness
Views on Prop. 174 Are Not Board's
Board Blind to Illegal Immigration
Small Town, Big Fun : Over 6,000 Turn Out for Parade and Festival in Moorpark RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reagan Library Discards Think-Tank Plan : Attractions: The Center for Public Affairs at the facility near Simi Valley will sponsor more event-oriented programs. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Into Street Sign MATTHEW MOSK
A Merger That Flies Well in Hard Times : 2 Cities, County Consolidate Police Helicopter Services to Cut Duplication, Costs
Elephant Puts on Show for San Diego Freeway Drivers
D.C. Ties Help Rep. Harman, but May Haunt Her JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Rough Ride for Newport Coast Drive : Transportation: Many residents are upset that a three-mile length of the now-'free' thoroughfare will become a part of the San Joaquin Hills tollway. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Project Is Good News in Any Language : Fullerton High School's Newspaper Page in Spanish Promises Some Strong Benefits
Man Dies in House Destroyed by Fire
Natural Selection : The proposed restoration of the L.A. River would be a costly artificial make-over. Preservation of the pristine Tujunga Wash near Sunland is a wiser choice. JOHN CRANDELL, John Crandell, a San Fernando Valley native and landscape architect, is vice president of the L.A. Millennium Project, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to public awareness of environmental art and improvement of public spaces in Los Angeles
Two Viewpoints on the School Voucher Initiative
Coast Is Cleared : 1,000 Tidy Up Upper Newport Bay in Yearly Cleanup MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When One Good Term Deserves Another SCOTT HARRIS
Bar Not Told About Reversal of Convictions : Courts: Law requires judge to report such a decision--in this case the Newport Coin Exchange murders--in any ruling where attorney misconduct or incompetence may be a factor. DAN WEIKEL and CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Motorist Killed as Car Plunges Into Canyon
Workers at La Verne Department Store Slain in Parking Lot
Trade With Mexico Spurs New Courses on Campuses : Commerce: Universities are teaching U.S. executives how to do business under NAFTA. Educators foresee continued boom, even without pact. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Island Exposure : UCLA Residents Discover Challenges of a Small-Town Practice on Catalina DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping Hands : Volunteers: About 1,200 Valley workers assist United Way in sprucing up agencies' facilities during Community Care Day. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poor Judgment in Academy, Ads
CAMARILLO : Church Teacher Accused of Molesting Girl, 13 MATTHEW MOSK
Rep. Rohrabacher No Anti-Gay Bigot
2 Men Tell of Torture at Hands of Smugglers : Immigration: The Chinese immigrants say they and 10 others were beaten by captors seeking to extort money from their relatives. West Covina police have launched a widespread investigation. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A denizen of the Manhattan Beach pier departs for fresh waters. From staff reports
U.S.-Born Nisei Were a U.S. Secret Weapon : World War II: Graying heroes now, these Japanese-American volunteers share fascinating spy tales of how they helped to shorten the war in the Pacific. GORDON SAKAMOTO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Obituaries
Getting the Word Out About 'Sea Legs'
Juvenile Crime Must Be Nipped in the Bud : Efforts to Predict Worst Offenders Deserve Support
2 Area Elementaries Tackle ABCs of LEARN : Education: Annalee in Carson and Hawaiian in Wilmington begin reform program aimed at giving district schools and educators more autonomy and less bureaucracy. CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travelers Know No Boundary : Regulation: Despite federal policy barring Americans from going to Cuba, 180 members of the Freedom to Travel Campaign depart for island Oct. 10. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Scrutinizing Internal Policies on Sexual Harassment ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Squabble Grows Into a Federal Case : Topanga: What started as a simple dispute over a building permit has escalated into a lawsuit accusing county officials of racketeering. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fight for Latino Studies Will Continue
Battered Women Receive New Clothes, Self-Esteem : Charity: Church helps more than 100 victims of spousal abuse from eight shelters. Each gets five outfits to help her re-enter work force. BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Korean-American Radio Deal Being Challenged as a Monopoly JAKE DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thin Blue Line Stretches Into Odd Areas : Security: In California, law enforcement includes dental board investigators, volunteer fire wardens and, in Los Angeles, some museum employees. MICHELLE LOCKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Patrol Officer's Bike Stolen From Costa Mesa Alleyway
Dana Point Headlands Could Be Preserved, but Should They Be?
Sixtysomethings Spark Comic Strip : 'Pickles': Artist makes stars of aging couple, divorced daughter, grandson, a perplexed dog and a Rubenesque cat. TOM GARDNER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edict to Gangs Follows an Old Pattern : Violence: The Mexican Mafia's order to stop indiscriminate warfare emulates strategy of other organized crime units, which found that random bloodshed cuts into profits. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mourners Pay Tribute to Slain Nurse : Memorial: More than 300 attend service for Kellie O'Sullivan, who is remembered for her love and humor. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Police Fatally Wound Man After Chase : Investigation: The officers shoot a 35-year-old construction worker when he allegedly points a gun at them. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Hueneme Harbor Days Has Something for Everyone CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If planners get their way, more commuters will be Riding the Rails
Catholic Church Stands Up for Illegal Immigrants BILL BOYARSKY
More Thoughts on Use of Closed Military Bases
Community Policing's Non-Lethal Weapon : Zoning Regulations Have a Simple, Effective Impact
Killings Turn Screwdriver Into Unlikely Tool of Death TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caving In on Liability Cases Leads to the Loss of Personal Freedom
Sexual Harassment Spreads to First Grade; 6-Year-Old Says Stop : Schools: Girl's tormentors were in the fourth grade. The story sounds all too familiar to many American schoolgirls, including one who sued and won in Petaluma, Calif. MARGARET LILLARD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shooting Holes in Swiss Gun Argument
Big Splash : Venerable Ventura Pier Reopens With Fanfare, Speeches PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
The Mirrors of Mauna Kea : Daringly Different, Keck Observatory's Multifaceted Telescope Will Look Back to the Origins of the Universe LEE DYE, Lee Dye is a contibuting editor of this magazine. His last article was "Mr. Packard and the Deep Blue Sea," about the Monterey Bay Aquarium
L.a. Speak Dawna Kaufmann
BEING THERE : But Do They Take Coupons? Amy Ephron
The Wine List Dan Berger
YOUNG BLOOD : In College, He Was Eighth String. His First Pro Team Went Belly Up. Now the Gifted Steve Young Must Escape the Long Shadow of Joe Montana. CHRIS DUFRESNE, Chris Dufresne is a Times sportswriter who in the course of his career has covered both the Raiders and the Rams
Hyphen-americans
No Noes Mean Yes
CLIQUES : Urban Plowboys Jill Stewart
On The Cover
CASTOFF GENES : More Than a Biological Chain Is Broken When a Generation Discards Its Past Patt Morrison
Santa Fe Backwash
Home Sweet Tome
THE SCENE : The Israeli Self-Defense Force Chris Rubin
STYLE: GARDENS : Good Enough to Eat SUSAN HEEGER
Style: Architecture : Grandeur Central JOSEPH GIOVANNINI, New York writer - architect Giovannini last wrote about Manhattan's Holocaust Museum for this magazine
Psyched Out : For Decades, Americans Have Spent Time and Money Trying to Figure Out What Was Wrong With Them. But It May Just Be That America Is the Problem. Mary Kay Blakely
STYLE: FASHION : Divine Imperfection MARY ROURKE, Rourke is The Times' fashion editor.
The Inner Sanctum : With the Theatrics of the Cold War Gone, The U.N.'s Powerful Security Council Operates in Secrecy Where Vision and Personality Count Most Stanley Meisler, Stanley Meisler is The Times' U.N. correspondent. His last article for the magazine was a profile of Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
NIGHT AND DRAI : They're Lining Up on La Cienega Again--This Time for Stars and Bistro Fare Jonathan Gold
BOTTOM LINE : Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat Sharon Tetrault
TRAVEL
U.N. Cancels Visitor Tours, Tightens Security Measures STANLEY MEISLER
Readers Recommend
Ouch! That Hurts
Ahoy Mates! At Sea With the Stars of Sailing
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs MARY FRANCES SMITH
Jewel of a Journey
Where's the Fair?
Sound Ideas Make Car Trips Fast and Fun EILEEN OGINTZ
Backpack & Budget : New Hostels in Italy, Ecuador and Texas LUCY IZON
In Defense of a Small Hotel in Paris
JUST THE FACTS : Doctors' Fees
Flight Attendants: Still a Struggle for Status, Security : Airlines: Weight, wage and staffing woes are neutralizing the joy of flying for some--a strain that could begin to show in cabin service. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Atlanta Guide for African-Americans
Expanding Hotel-Club Benefits HANK KOVELL
Love That New Look
Gear & Gadgets : Playing It Safe on the Road JUDI DASH
Foam, Foam on the Range : Proud Portland has earned a reputation as the microbrewery capital of America JOAN DRAKE, Former Times managing editor for food, Drake is now a free-lance writer living in McMinnville, Ore.
Weekend Escape: Santa Barbara : Cave Rave : Two Grottoes, One a Gallery of Ancient Art, the Other a Refuge for Roaring Sea Lions, Draw a Father and Son to Natural Wonders JOHN GOTTBERG ANDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER: Anderson is news and graphics editor for the Travel Section.
Shopping: Africa : Rock Stars of Zimbabwe : Inspired by the region's stark beauty, East African artists chisel grace from stone LEE BROWN, Lee Brown is a professor at San Diego State University, and an amateur collector of folk art.
Four New Lines Set Sail for 'Niche' Markets SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH, Slater and Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines. Cruise Views appears the first and third week of every month.
The Ozark Experience JOHN McKINNEY
LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY : THE NEXT OLYMPIC VILLAGE : The People of This Small Scandinavian Town Bring Centuries of Winter Sports Tradition to the First 'Green' Games ANNE KALOSH, Kalosh is a Miami-based free-lance writer who has lived in Scandinavia.
Destination: Guatemala : Magical Mayan Market : At Chichicastenango's Legendary Open Bazaar, Indigenous Indians and Guatemala City Merchants Mingle Their Wares and Their Cultures TRAUDE GOMEZ, Gomez is a free-lance writer based in Lawrence, Kan. and
New Inter-Island Air Service in Hawaii
REAL ESTATE
When Upgrade Urge Hits
How to Protect Home From Fire
Lessons Learned From a Lease-Option CATHERINE VALERIOTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Valeriote is a writer and producer who is taking time off to care for her daughters
93% of Homes in Southland Lost Value Since '90 From a Times Staff Writer
Realty Info as Near as a Keyboard H. JANE LEHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lehman is a Washington, D.C., free-lance real estate writer whose work has appeared in numerous newspapers, including The Washington Post and The Times
What Are Deadlines for Slow Treasurer? JAN HICKENBOTTOM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hickenbottom is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization
Historic Area Retains Flavor of Bygone Era : Old Orange: City's Old Towne still has that "Fourth of July picnic" feel, which attracts residents and keeps them there. JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Julie Bawden Davis is a free-lance writer who lives in Old Towne
More Is Less : Renovation of Central Library Diminishes Once-Dominant L.A. Urban Icon LEON WHITESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Leon Whiteson writes on architecture for The Times
Gardening : Getting Most Produce Out of Small Plot BILL SIDNAM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Sidnam has written garden columns and features for The Times since 1975
'Bobby' Does Malibu Shtick RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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