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What happened on September 05, 1993
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Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Environment By Susan Reynolds
Versions of Basho in Spanish, By Victor Hernandez Cruz
Environment By Susan Salter Reynolds
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : POETRY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : POETRY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : POETRY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : POETRY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : POETRY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : CURRENT INTEREST By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : CURRENT INTEREST By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : CURRENT INTEREST By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : CURRENT INTEREST By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : FICTION By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : CURRENT INTEREST By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : HISTORY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : HISTORY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : HISTORY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : HISTORY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : HISTORY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : BIOGRAPHY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : BIOGRAPHY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : BIOGRAPHY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : BIOGRAPHY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Finalists for the 1992-1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes : BIOGRAPHY By Marjorie Lewellyn Marks, \o7 Marjorie Lewellyn Marks is manager of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and a contributing author of "Life Guidance Through Literature" (American Library Assn.)\f7
Clutter and Coziness By Suzanne Curley
Women's Voices By Ellen Melinkoff
AWESOME ALMANAC: Minnesota \o7 compiled and written by... By Charles Solomon
PARIS, WHEN IT'S NAKED \o7 by Etel Adnan (The Post-Apollo... By Charles Solomon
PEPPERS \o7 by Amal Naj (Vintage: $11; 254 pp... By Charles Solomon
MARRYING OFF MOTHER AND OTHER STORIES \o7 by Gerald... By Charles Solomon
BUDDHIST ART AND ARCHITECTURE \o7 by Robert E. Fisher... By Charles Solomon
ALOFT: A Meditation on Pigeons & Pigeon Flying \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
THE THIRD REVOLUTION: Population, Environment and a... By Charles Solomon
NEW CHINESE WRITING : The Young and the Restless By Howard Goldblatt, \o7 Howard Goldblatt is a Chinese scholar who has translated Mo Yan and Liu Heng\f7
My Baby Wrote Me a Letter : THE GOLDEN MEAN: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin and Sabine Concludes, \o7 By Nick Bantock (Chronicle Books: $17.95)\f7 By Tobi Tobias, \o7 Tobi Tobias, a New York-based writer, is an ardent correspondent\f7
Tough-Guy Nostalgia : THE MEXICAN TREE DUCK, \o7 By James Crumley (The Mysterious Press: $19.95\f7 ;\o7 256 pp.)\f7 By Bob Shacochis, \o7 Bob Shacochis' most recent book is "Swimming in the Volcano" (Scribner's)\f7
Born Again in Orthodoxy : PILGRIMAGE TO DZHVARI: A Woman's Journey of Spiritual Awakening, \o7 By Valeria Alfeyeva Translated from the Russian by Stuart and Jenny Robertson (Bell Tower/Harmony Books: $22; 324 pp.)\f7 By Thomas Cahill, \o7 Thomas Cahill is director of Religious Publishing for Doubleday and author of the forthcoming "How the Irish Saved Civilization" (Nan A. Talese)\f7
Reflections in a Silver Spoon : A DIFFERENT PERSON, \o7 By James Merrill (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 271 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Literary N.Y.C. in the '60s : NEW YORK DAYS, \o7 By Willie Morris (Little, Brown: 400 pp., $24.95)\f7 By Michael Swindle, \o7 Michael Swindle, a free-lance writer based in New Orleans, grew up in Mississippi\f7
NEWS
Fairness and Radio
The Vampire Chronicles
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL By Lee Harris
COMMERCE : Bilingual Classes Set on Parenting Skills
Tickets to Ride By Mary Helen Berg
Union Blues : Declining Membership and Education Pose Challenges for Local Labor Groups : WESLEY S. GUAJARDO and JUAN RAMIRIOS By Monica Gyulai
Issue: Meal Tax \o7 Compiled by Mary Helen Berg Times Community Correspondent\f7
Lonely Vendor's Goal: To Return to Her Family : MARIA ANGELICA and TENORIA PENA By Christina Lima, Times Staff Writer
A Wine That's Found Its Time : Vernon Sake Maker Profits From Brewing Popularity of Drink By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Police Will Patrol Areas Near L.A. Schools : Safety: The collaborative effort by law enforcement agencies and MTA aims to deter crime around district campuses before and after classes. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
11 Police Officers to Be Awarded Medal of Valor
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Artist Drives Home Message With Mural By Mary Anne Perez
EASTSIDE : Area to Be Studied for Redevelopment By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Workshop Offered on Lead Dangers By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON PARK : Youth Program Packs a Punch By Mary Helen Berg
HUNTINGTON PARK : City to Study Ban on Public Smoking By Mary Helen Berg
MAYWOOD : City May Hike Fine for Illegal Yard Sales By Mary Helen Berg
WALNUT PARK : Molina Field Office Opening in 2 Months By Mary Helen Berg
WATTS : All of Jordan Downs to Be Modernized By Sandra Hernandez
Leads Sought in Attacks on Officers By Greg Krikorian
SOUTH : Optimist Club Plans Essay, Speech Contest
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Six Get Scholarships to Drew University
WESTLAKE : Tragic Fire Prompts Free Safety Seminar By Jake Doherty
Group Cleans Up Area a Foot at a Time By Jake Doherty
PICO-UNION : Salvadorans Urged to Renew Permits By Sandra Hernandez
CRENSHAW : Doors Finally Open at Credit Union By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Career Fair to Focus on Local Options By Erin J. Aubry
DOWNTOWN : Recycling Center May Be Shut Down By Iris Yokoi
Graffiti Clean-Up Volunteers Needed
Black on Brown Crime : Racial Tension, Poverty Blamed for Rise in Violence Toward Latinos By Robert J. Lopez
Levi Strauss to Pull Office Out of California Mart : Garment District: The blue jeans maker is moving to Long Beach. Building owners view the decision as corporate restructuring. By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Returning Talent Boosts Title Hopes of Several Teams : High schools: Garfield, Lincoln and Locke plan to take advantage of experienced starters to contend for the City 4-A championship. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robinson Remains Garfield's Guiding Spirit By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Section : Coastal Conference Compiled by SEAN WATERS and CHARLES SMITH
City Section : Southern Pacific Conference Compiled by SEAN WATERS and CHARLES SMITH
City Section : Northern Conference Compiled by SEAN WATERS and CHARLES SMITH
City Section : Southeastern Conference Compiled by SEAN WATERS and CHARLES SMITH
City Section : Southern Section Compiled by SEAN WATERS and CHARLES SMITH
Will It Be 'Rational Care' or 'Rationed Care'?
'Rational Care' or 'Rationed Care'?
City May Curtail Park Access for Non-Residents By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Apply for Jobs at the Plaza Mall : Economy: A 10% jobless rate in the county has meant lean times for residents looking for any work they can find. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Blueprint for Safety : Design: A growing number of landscapers are creating plans that are pleasing to the eye, but also help prevent crimes and accidents. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Sues 3 City Council Critics for Libel : Lawsuits: Defendants say it is an attempt to divert attention from a proposed recall effort and referendum campaign on the controversial General Plan. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
South Pasadena : Funds for Crossing Guards
Retracing the Footsteps of L.A.'s Settlers By Anne Louise Bannon
South Pasadena : Bed and Breakfast Ruling
Monterey Park : Police Warn of Phone Scam
Pasadena : College Library to Open
Pasadena : Child-Care Program Saved
Arcadia : Drug Lab Found at Motel
San Gabriel Mountains : Cyclists Urged to Be Careful
Azusa : Aid for Prospective Teachers
Voting Attendance Is So High That 90% Ranks Near Bottom By Richard G. Thomas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Budget Cuts Could Leave Many Schools Without Traffic Guards : Safety: With classes about to start, districts in unincorporated areas are scrambling for volunteers or other solutions. 'It's an absolute fiasco,' one administrator says. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Phony Pleas for West Covina Firefighters
Critics Say Crossing Guard Cuts Put Safety on the Line : Services: The county eliminated funding in July, but the action went nearly unnoticed until now--when schools are about to reopen. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lessons in Patients : Doctors Find Dispensing Advice Easier Than Taking It By Psyche Pascual, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Blast Plans to Pave Toxic Dump : Environment: EPA's preferred option of sealing the buried wastes under plastic and asphalt will result in little more than an unsafe and ugly parking lot, residents say. By Psyche Pascual, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Looks to Brush Up City's Image : Aesthetics: Using four basic schemes would give a face lift to commercial areas, officials say. But some business owners fear the graffiti problem makes the idea moot. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Festivals Help Bridge Cultural Gaps By Emily Adams
One Councilman's Dissent Over Anti-Smoking Plan
The Sad State of City Schools
Little Lake City School District
ROLL CALL / 103RD CONGRESS : Voting Attendance Is So High That 90% Ranks Near Bottom By Richard G. Thomas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Thoughts on El Toro's Future
Sticking Points in Immigration Controversy
How Cox 'Represented the City Well'
Pollution Stains Seal Beach Memories
Fullerton Can't Afford Utility Tax Hike
Religion Professor's Views on Revivals Challenged
Wetlands 'Banking' of No Account
School Dress Codes Revisited
Tollway Arguments Don't Hold Up
Workers Need Seizure of Assets
Water Rate Structure Designed by Citizens
Without Growth, Decay of Valley Will Set In
Permit Process Needs to Be Streamlined
Literacy Programs Can Alter 'Tragic' Stories
Bernson's Action Shows He Supports Developers
Smokers Are Shunned Because of Behavior
Stores Should Keep a Lid on Perfume Odors
LAUSD Should Meet Charter School Needs
Parish Story Left Out Anglo Viewpoint
IF AT FIRST: The Los Angeles Rams may have to consider... By Bob Elston and Sheila Kern and Jerry Hicks
Bangladesh Battles Hard to Stay Above Water : Asia: Floods sweep across much of its territory every year. Cyclones bring storm surges. Midstream formations come and go. \o7 From National Geographic\f7
Clinic Deals With the Bad Breath of Life : Health: For those with chronic mouth odor, treatment can be a lifestyle-saver. A Pennsylvania periodontist claims a 96% cure rate. By Karen Quinones Miller, ASSOCIATED PRESS
America's Ethnic Diversity Spawns Language Conflicts By Laura Randall, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Shuttle Rats Doomed by 'Space Biology 101' : NASA: Researchers hope to zero in on physiological changes caused by weightlessness alone, without the additional stresses of readapting to gravity. By Marcia Dunn, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Track Plan Spurs Battle of Brandy Station : History: Developers want to build a Formula One course at Civil War site. Preservationists vow to fight it. By Michael S. Arnold, WASHINGTON POST
Unemployment Rate Dips to 6.7%, a 2-Year Low \o7 from Newsday\f7
No Criminal Charges in Brandon Lee Death \o7 Associated Press\f7
Potent Ocean Poisons Could Help Fight Diseases on Land : Science: Researchers are looking at deadly compounds in algae and reef-dwelling animals as potential weapons against human ailments. By Donald J. Frederick, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Alaskans Growl When EPA Bars Cayenne Pepper as a Bear Repellent : Wildlife: Residents swear the spray works and clamor to get it back. The state's bear population is approaching record levels, about 1 for every 6 people. By Mary Jordan, THE WASHINGTON POST
Accused Wife-Slayer Held to Forestall Tribal Justice \o7 Reuters\f7
Finding Dinosaurs Is in This Amateur's Bones : Paleontology: Part-time fossil hunter tells of finding his first rare Tyrannosaurus rex in 1987 and the second recently. By Joe Kafka, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mongrels to Pedigrees, Dog Lovers Seek Canine Leash Mates By Claudia Coates, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ghostly Politics Turn Positively Eerie in Fiji \o7 Associated Press\f7
Indian Storyteller Reaches for a New Generation : Culture: Larry Littlebird brings the tales and songs of his heritage to Pueblo children who have been reared on TV and Ninja Turtles. By Michael Bezdek, ASSOCIATED PRESS
As Gangs Take Hold, Pittsburgh Fights to Put City's Youth Back on Track : Crime: Police act more like social workers, and black role models donate their time. But no one is sure what will work. By Claudia Coates, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officials Will Replicate Trade Center Blast By Patricia Cohen, NEWSDAY
'Telecommuters' Work Where They Want : Business: Professionals telecommuting in substantial numbers include engineers, scientists, teachers. By Donald Smith, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Information Superhighway Revs Up in New Jersey : Technology: State Bell company plans to bring fiber-optic wonders to every resident and business. Project is the result of a deal that deregulates part of the phone company. By Linda A. Johnson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BAD NEWS BEARERS: The SAT scores are out again and they...
O.C. Shooting Kills Immigrant Pursuing Dream By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPECIAL REPORT : Doubts Spur Retrial in Coin Shop Killings : O.C. justice: Ex-Marine imprisoned for life as holdup shooter is innocent, witness and lawyers say. By Catherine Gewertz and Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arafat Gets Boost as Jordan Backs PLO-Israel Pact : Mideast: King Hussein calls the agreement on Palestinian self-rule an important step forward. Arafat, trying to consolidate support, says 'peace has started.' By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Non-Traditional Medicine OKd by Health Plan By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope Makes First Visit to Ex-Soviet Union : Religion: John Paul begins a weeklong trip to the Baltics with a stop in Lithuania. He opens with a plea for national reconciliation. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Rightists Vow to Take to the Streets By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore Likely to Revive Call for Customs-INS Merger : Government: Familiar plans for multiyear budgets, reduced red tape are expected. Earlier proposals failed. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meeting of World Religions Leads to Ethics Rules By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
No Chemicals on Chinese Vessel, State Dept. Says By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Fears Mass Starvation in Yet Another Bosnia City By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Dangers of Life on the Line : Deaths and injuries among Latinos in L.A. County factories raise concerns about the way the safety system works--or doesn't. A culture gap and lax enforcement are blamed. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Selling Old Guns to Buy New Arsenals By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computer Users Seek Direct Link to Legislative Files : Technology: Assemblywoman sees her proposal as the start of a new electronic democracy. But some colleagues do not want to give the data away for free. By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bizarre Twists and Turns in Coin Shop Killings Case Lead Judge to Set Aside 2 Life Sentences and Grant Ex-Marine : A Second Chance at Innocence By Catherine Gewertz and Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Midway's New Tour of Duty: San Diego Tourist Attraction? By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Left Stuff By Peter H. King
Azerbaijan Says Armenians Have Seized a Strategic Town By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Chief Denies Deal to Sell Fleet : Black Sea: President says his pact with Yeltsin merely ratified Russia's willingness to buy warships. Reports sparked furious reaction at home. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alibi Falters for Man Accused of Burning Black \o7 from Reuters\f7
Shuttle Mission Delayed 5th Time \o7 Reuters\f7
In Hawaii, Last Respects for Marcos \o7 Reuters\f7
Fighting in Liberia Spills Over to Ivory Coast \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Angola Wary of UNITA Truce Offer \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Urges Bosnia Leader to Resume Talks : Diplomacy: Officials in Washington say renewed threat of air strikes was not a signal that NATO would intervene to gain more land for Muslims. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sihanouk Spurns U.N. Mission in Cambodia \o7 From Associated Press\f7
At Israeli Rally, PLO Flag and Star of David Coexist : Mideast: Thousands mass in a show of support for peace accord. But their joy is tempered by caution. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Active Duty Roster Down 133,600 in Year \o7 Associated Press\f7
White House Is Found Lax in Personnel, Pay Practices : Inquiry: Congress agency cites backdating of pay raises, 'double dipping' by transition team, other irregularities. By Ann Devroy, THE WASHINGTON POST
Thousands in Miami Mourn 7 Cuban Rafters Lost in Storm \o7 from Reuters\f7
For These Five Workers, Hazards Proved to Be Fatal : Accidents: Broken machines and poor training are blamed. But employers tell a different story. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
About This Series
Forklifts Can Bring Trouble to the Inexperienced : Safety: No piece of machinery is as dangerous to immigrant laborers, some experts believe. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elizabeth Boatwright Coker; Writer of Historical Novels
Robin Weir; Nancy Reagan's White House Hairdresser \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Pickets Protest Lewis' Telethon Tactics \o7 Associated Press\f7
California IN BRIEF : MONTEREY : 4 Die in Fiery Head-On Collision From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man in Office
Jackson Concert Captivates Taiwanese Fans By Christine Courtney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Second Man Slain in Shootout Identified From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Store Clerks Share Fear Over Killing : Shooting: Employees in convenience stores near the market where a 45-year-old man was killed Friday are concerned about what they believe is a rising trend of violence. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Violence
Medicare Claims
Riordan's Comments
Antonovich's Fifth District
Long-Term Care
White Applicants to LAPD
Fate of Earnest Money If Sale Falls Through
Rams '93 / Season Preview : Let's See ... 49ers, Cowboys and, Uh ... Well, There's, Uh ... Hmmm By Mike Penner
Rams '93 / Season Preview : When You Think of Everett, You Think of. . . By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams '93 / Season Preview : Slater Gets Edge on Field by Working Off It : Veteran: Offensive lineman stays in condition, studies game film and uses savvy to keep up with younger competition. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams '93 / Season Preview : Los Angeles Rams: Turning Point?
Rams '93 / Season Preview : Player Profiles
The Rocky Flats Horror Show
Shootout In Malibu
Rating Exchanges
Phuket Suggestion
Normandy Hotel
Open on Monday
A Hot Tip
Czech Mate
Acting in the Time of AIDS : The stark reality of 'And the Band Played On'is more than enough drama to entice actors By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Son's Promise (KABC Sunday at 9 p.m.), a 1990 TV movie... By Kevin Thomas
Talk Back : Mime's the Word
Commentary : An Ill Wind Blows Into Late Summer By Tom Shales, THE WASHINGTON POST
LES BROWN : New Directions for a Path Well Traveled
Now On Video ... Mr. Television! By Scott Williams, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quite A 'Bold' Welcome By Nancy M. Reichardt
Past Perfect, Present Tense By Nancy M. Reichardt
On the Offensive : Showtime's satire on media and show-biz takes on family values By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ringside Seats : 'Screenworks' on TNT dissects the heart and soiled soul of boxing By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL : Shedding a little light on films that were made in the \o7 noir\f7 By Elizabeth Hansen, Elizabeth Hansen is a Los Angeles-based playwright and free-lance writer
The Lipton Plunge : Thoroughly 'Mod' actress dives into CBS series 'Angel Falls' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gordon Jump, Frank Bonner and Richard Sanders star in The...
Anybody Have Keys to Perfect Parenting? By Robin Abcarian
Hurry Up and Wait
Blame the DMV for Lousy Drivers
Add \o7 Hillbillies\f7 to the List of Dirty Words
Coleman \o7 Will \f7 Suffer, So Enough Already
D.A.'s Anti-Truancy Program Gets Boost
Sounding Off About L.A.'s 'Noise Plague'
Heidi, Is That You? COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Stars Help Raise $174,000 at Golden Boot Awards By Bea Maxwell
Looking for Ms. Girlbar By Kevin Allman
Baby Talk? They Don't Like to Hear It : Orange County Couples Fend Off Friends, Relatives Who Continuously Charge They're Selfish for Not Wanting Children By Carroll Lachnit, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Union Buster Turns to 'a Labor of Love' : His work was ruthless: Teach companies dirty tricks to thwart labor organizers. Marty Levitt now seeks salvation by helping those he hurt. By Bob Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investor's Claims Put SEC on Trail By Connie Benesch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
29th District: The Story That Had to Be Told
Jury: Diver's Arguments Fall Short : Fishing: Vince Puleo is convicted of harvesting undersized red sea urchins, despite his 'shrinkage defense.' By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campus Blues : Tough Times, Rising Tuition Force Some to Rethink College Degree By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will School Experiments Make the Grade? : Education: Big changes, such as the charter and LEARN programs, are in store for children returning to Westside classrooms. Officials hope they can lure students back to the troubled district. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archeologists who discovered strange new cave paintings... By M.M. Harris
Kimono Importer Branches Out By Christina V. Godbey
Veteran Actress Is Far More Than a Survivor By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Sue County Over Sewer Fees
ENTERTAINMENT
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Mia's Back At Work, Sans You-Know-Who By William Hall
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Talking 'Bout His Generation : Robert Downey Jr. Hopes His '92 Campaign Documentary Inspires Involvement By Monica Yant
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : LIKE DAUGHTER, LIKE MOTHER : What Was It About 'Rambling Rose' That Made Dinosaurs Look So Good? By Jane Galbraith
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : RISKY BUSINESS : 'Man' Without a Homosexual Face By Monica Yant
'Cycle' No Documentary, Author Reminds Kentuckians By Don Shirley
Handel: Authentic, Far From Minimal By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
Still in the Big Time
TONI BRAXTON : Leftovers Are Torch Singer's Entree to Deal By Dennis Hunt
MATTHEW SWEET : Cheery Popster Stares Into Belly of the 'Beast' By Bruce Haring
VARIOUS ARTISTS "Conmemrativo: A Tribute to Gram Parsons... By Richard Cromelin
Caribbean Sound Covers a Wide Territory By Don Snowden, \o7 Don Snowden is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
'Days' Pays Tribute to Prine Time By Robert Hilburn
Ready Class? Old School Hip-Hop's Back in Session By Dennis Romero, \o7 Dennis Romero is a staff writer for the Charlotte Observer\f7
Record Rack / In Brief By Connie Johnson
Record Rack / In Brief By Steve Hochman
Record Rack / In Brief By Dennis Hunt
Record Rack / In Brief By Elena Oumano
Record Rack / In Brief By Jean Rosenbluth
Record Rack / In Brief By Randy Lewis
Who's Responsible for Blind Melon Bearing Fruit? By David Adelson
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SOUL MATES: We've already reported that Lyle Lovett--with... By Bruce Haring
RAP AROUND: Don't look for Snoop Doggy Dogg's debut... By Heidi Siegmund
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ROCK 'N' BOWL WILL NEVER DIE: The L.A. rock community is... By Steve Hochman
Duplex Hosts 'Homeless' Chefs for Charity By Kathie Jenkins
Cafe Med--Go for People-Watching By Laurie Ochoa
ART : The Randomest Show on Earth : A computer program governed by the I Ching dictates what will be displayed in John Cage's 'Rolywholyover A Circus.' The exhibition by and about that radical ringmaster opens at MOCA next Sunday By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
ART : Becoming John Cage By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer. \f7
Television : In Too Deep? : Comedian Bill Maher's 'Politically Incorrect' cable series plunges into controversial issues but often ends up treading water--unable to balance wit and serious subjects; but, the show does get high marks for spontaneity By Lawrence Christon, \f7 and \o7 Lawrence Christon is a Times staff writer.
COVER STORY : Joy, Luck and Hollywood By Amy Tan
Stories From the Heart : The plot lines of the characters of the 'Joy Luck Club' strike a chord with the film's Asian-American cast By Blaise Simpson, \o7 Blaise Simpson is a free-lance writer based in San Francisco. \f7
THEATER : Never More Than a Stranger : Playwright Shishir Kurup is constantly grappling with identity and roots. His new work sheds light on the lives and concerns of the little-known Arab community in L.A. By Richard Stayton, \o7 Richard Stayton contributes frequently to Calendar\f7
FALL MOVIE PREVIEW : Welcome to the Post-'Jurassic' Era : After a summer full of action and dino-mania, Hollywood gets serious with a fall season that features directors like Altman, Scorsese and, yes, that guy Spielberg By David Pecchia
JAZZ : Further Explorations Into New Jazz Band Territory By Zan Stewart, \o7 Zan Stewart writes about jazz for Calendar. \f7
BUSINESS
What the New Europe Needs: Adjustable Exchange Rates, Open Markets By Allan H. Meltzer, ALLAN H. MELTZER \o7 is the John M. Olin Professor of Political Economy at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington\f7
Hill Williams Debacle Haunts O.C. Brokerage : Securities: Titan co-founder is confident his company's name will be cleared. But suits, inquiries continue to pile up. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roaring Back : Key U.S. Industries Are on the Rebound By Martha Groves and Donald W. Nauss and Patrick Lee, This story was reported and written by Times staff writers Patrick Lee in Los Angeles, Martha Groves in San Francisco and Donald W. Nauss in Detroit
For All of Us, the Future of Labor Lies in Learning By James Flanigan
Frugality? Phooey! : Some Economists Suggest Japanese Should Save Less and Spend More By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Tax Breaks for Small-Business Investors By Kathy M. Kristof
Dangers Lurk in Real Estate Partnerships, Experts Agree By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forgery Victim's Security Checklist By Carla Lazzareschi
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
'Healthy' House Built of Newsprint, Straw : Conservation: Oregon utility funds experiment to construct futuristic dwelling with some recycled materials. Project is also energy-efficient. By Carol Ann Riha, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ecosystem Management: A Forest Is More Than Sum of Its Parts : Environment: Under new Forest Service policy, preserving biological diversity is the key. The policy also abandons the practice of clear-cutting. By Jeff Barnard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not All News Is Bad on Economic Front : * Plans for an 18-Screen Theater, UCI Research Funds Are Hopeful Signs of Growth
Out With the Old, In With OPTIMA : * New Approach to Health Care for the Poor May Not Be Perfect, but It's Not Medi-Cal
Isn't There a Better Way to Plan a Road? : * Long-Ago Tollway Decisions Cause Present-Day Rancor
COMMENTARY ON DRUNK DRIVING : Student Gets a Lesson in Life That Could Have Been Tougher : 'My parents told me that mistakes can happen to anyone, but I felt embarrassed and ashamed.' By Rene Francis Pena, \o7 Rene Francis Pena is a student at UC Irvine. and \f7
DWP Strike May Affect Water Service : Labor: Slow response to problems and a chlorine taste may result but Department of Water and Power officials say the supply is safe to drink. No end in sight for walkout. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Herve Villechaize, of 'Fantasy Island,' Commits Suicide : Actor: French-born actor was best known for his role as Tattoo. He had been despondent about health problems, publicist says. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales of Old Police Arsenals Draw Criticism : Law enforcement: Some agencies sell revolvers they no longer use. Gun control advocates object to making weapons available. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cultivating Coalitions on L.A.'s Common Ground: Crime By Bill Boyarsky
Suspected Gang Member Held in Shooting at Police
Open Letter to Gangs: Tough Is Trying to Live a Good Life By Dana Parsons
Fair Way to Start Holiday : Visitors Take to Streets for 21st Annual Cultural Fest in Orange By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Curfews Get Credit for Calmer Nights : Public order: City officials report the incidence of disturbances, police calls and even graffiti have decreased since 10 p.m. shutdown began in spring. By Bob Elston and Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teens Shuck Life on Streets for an Opportunity to Grow : Juveniles: At-risk youth spend time each week tending court school garden. They learn discipline and teamwork as well as agriculture. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCTA Nominates Its Candidates for First Elevated Rail Route : Transportation: Agency staff has five proposed links to evaluate, with the final choice to be made early next year. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Rats to Pull Weight for Science on Space Shuttle : Experiment: UCI researchers hope rodents will give clues on how weightlessness changes muscles. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Primer for Parents
Driver Is Beaten After Crash; 2 Men Held, 2 Are Sought
Teen-Ager Dies in Gang-Related Drive-By Shooting
OCC Program Helps Latino Students Cross the Bridge to Higher Learning By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All We Are Saying Is Give Choice a Chance : Apparent Disinterest Shouldn't Doom LAUSD Effort
Metrolink Safety Now on Right Track : Commuter Train Operator's Education Efforts and Public's Common Sense Show Results
Making Her Own Mark Against Taggers : Sylmar Woman Organized a Cleanup Group and Has Personally Collared Some Vandals
Honoring Those Who Put Their Lives on the Line : Police officers injured by criminals usually remain anonymous. One such hero and his partner will receive the LAPD's highest honor, the Medal of Valor. By Mark A. Kroeker, \o7 Mark A. Kroeker is Los Angeles deputy police chief for the San Fernando Valley\f7
Water District Board Chairman Selling Southland Short : The city's current representatives back Northern California ideas on restriction of water shipments to the arid south. The mayor should consider changes on the panel. By Leon Furgatch, \o7 Leon Furgatch of Granada Hills is a retired manager of community relations and educational services for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. and \f7
One-Two Knockout Punch : Politicians who are willing to stand up and offer reasonable solutions on taxes and immigration are at risk of being flattened by the voters at election time. It has happened with other issues. By Marc Litchman, \o7 Marc Litchman is a political consultant with offices in Studio City. He is a former chief of staff for Rep. Howard Berman (D-Panorama City) and Assemblyman Richard Katz (D-Sylmar). and \f7
Victims' Families Start Fund for Funerals
Readers Take the Offensive, for Pete's Sake : 'What would be the effect of denying citizenship to newborns of illegal immigrants? Would it really do a lot to discourage such immigration?' By Scott Harris
New Pavilion a Centerpiece at Warner Park By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hard to Fathom : Santa Clarita Pool: Showplace or 'Monsterpiece'? By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O'Connell, Kildee Urge State Tax Reform : Editor's Note By Tina Daunt, Times staff writer
Teamsters Election Shaping Up as Fiercest Battle Yet By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Catch a Cheat : Crime: Private eyes fight insurance fraud by spying on claimants who are at work when they should be home sick. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing a Game of Cat and Mouse By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Air Show Displays WWII-Era Fighters By Constance Sommer
POINT MAGU : Oxnard Man's Death Is 1st of Holiday Weekend By Matthew Mosk
VENTURA : Beach Wheelchair Ramp Is Removed By Kay Saillant
VENTURA : Radio Commentator's Funeral Service Pending By Matthew Mosk
Police Identify Toddler Left in Store, but Parents Not Home
Copper Hill Annexation Delay Annoys Would-Be Santa Clarita Residents : Cities: Although a survey shows support by 63% of the area's 721 property owners, Los Angeles County has held up the move. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Lags in Hiring Bilingual Teachers : Schools: A shortage of certified instructors is shortchanging students with limited skills in English, educators say. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blatant put-down or wordy credo? Campaign committee name spells trouble. By Ted Johnson, With Staff Reports
Security a Top Concern as School Year Begins : Education: Tightened dress codes and new restrictions on campus access will go into effect. Budget woes also worry officials at some districts. By Kim Kowsky and Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Lashes Out at Son's Killer During Sentencing : Courts: Wanda Johnson says Leon Durell Hobley should die for 1991 slayings. But gang member, who was a minor when he murdered Demon Johnson and a friend, gets maximum penalty of life in prison. By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers Help Harbor Division Stay Above Water : Police: A project that trains civilians to assist the LAPD is lauded as a way to free officers from paperwork and put them back on the street. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solidarity Forever : Retired Longshoreman Recalls 1934 Strike That Shaped the Fate of Waterfront Labor By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As dusk settles over the South Coast Botanic Garden on... By Michele Fuetsch
Wiseburn, Lennox School Crossing Guards Cut : Safety: The county eliminated funding in July, but the action went nearly unnoticed until classes were about to begin. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating a Blueprint for Safety : Design: A growing number of landscapers are creating plans that are pleasing to the eye, but also help prevent crimes and accidents. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAT Scores Up but Still Below State Average : Education: Valley seniors fare better than their peers in urban L.A. schools. However, they rank behind students in neighboring districts. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Accidental Peacemakers : HOW TWO HOLY MEN PUSHED ISRAEL AND THE PLO TO MAKE A DEAL By Yossi Melman, \o7 Yossi Melman is an Israeli journalist whose next book, "Friends in Deed: Inside the U.S.-Israeli Alliance" will be published by Hyperion next year\f7
So, Just Who Is a Khaki Kind of Guy? By Christopher Corbett, \o7 Christopher Corbett is the author of the novel, "Vacationland" (Viking)\f7
The Curse of Specificity--or Why Politicians Tell Lies : Politics: The only way to break the vicious circle of deception and frustration is for voters to insist on honesty and punish vagueness. By Susan Estrich, \o7 Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988. \f7
Letterman vs. Leno: A New Front in the East-West War : Culture: This faceoff between city sophistication and frontier folksiness is New York's last chance for victory. But has it already lost? By Steven D. Stark, \o7 Steven D. Stark, who has written for the Atlantic and the Washington Post, is a commentator for National Public Radio\f7
The Real Pornography of a Brutal War Against Women : Bosnia: The U.S. press has covered Serbian violence, including the use of rape as a tactic of war. But what of the pornography produced? By Andrea Dworkin, \o7 Andrea Dworkin is the author of "Letters From a War Zone" (Lawrence Hill Books). \f7
Michael Jackson's \o7 Boa\f7 Tops the News in Thailand
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Dmitri Ryurikov Creating a National-Security System for a New Democracy That Is Russia By Robin Wright, WASHINGTON and \o7 Robin Wright covers national-security issues for The Times\f7
God and the Oval Office : Clinton's reflections on values and religion should trigger worthy debate
Meanwhile, Back in New York . . .
The Hosokawa Approach: An Ambitious Grand Design : How Washington can help Japan's dynamic new prime minister
Toxic Racism: Disaster in the Works : The fight moves from saving wilderness to saving low-income, minority communities. By Ruth Rosen, \o7 Ruth Rosen, a professor of history at UC Davis, writes regularly on political culture\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON LOS ANGELES : City Council Must Answer to All : Fairness and fiscal responsibility demand that it stand up to threats by DWP unions and not abdicate its duty. By Marvin Braude, \o7 Marvin Braude represents the 11th Councilmanic District. \f7
A Solution for the Border: Eliminate It : U.S.-Mexico: A twin-city 'intra-national' zone would end wasteful duplication and get a handle on common problems. By Bill Manson, \o7 Bill Manson is a San Diego-based journalist and frequent contributor to The Times. \f7
Has Wilson Outfoxed Himself on Immigration? : Campaign: He may have moved so far to the right on the issue that he has given his Democratic opponents a lot of room to maneuver in. By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate of the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Graduate School. \f7
REAL ESTATE
Waterworks : L.A. Is Indebted to Water for Its Transformation From a Semidesert Small Town, But There Are Surprisingly Few Fountains That Celebrate It By Leon Whiteson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eco-Home for Western Star By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Views, Schools Draw Families to Foothills : La Crescenta: Despite commute, residents treasure back-to-nature feel of quiet, hillside community. By Sondra Farrell Bazrod, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Sondra Farrell Bazrod is a Los Angeles free\f7 -\o7 lance writer.
Help Me! I May Be a First-Time Landlord By Kevin Postema, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of AAGLA, an apartment owners' service group\f7
State Home Buyers Taking Out Smaller Mortgages Than in '92 Special to The Times
Your Mortgage : '203k' Loan Pays More Than Home Value By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group. and \f7
Architect at Center of Kitchen Remodel By Irene Wielawski, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Wielawski is an investigative reporter for The Times.
Alpine Strawberries Can Be Grown Locally By Bill Sidnam
\o7 For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the...
Low-Flow Toilets Reduce Costs, Noise By James Dulley, \o7 Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant\f7
SPORTS
Bruins Come Up Short : College football: UCLA misses chance to tie on conversion, then a chance to win is stopped by interception. Cal survives, 27-25. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Takes First Step in Journey Back : College football: Rebounding after forgettable opener, they flatten Houston, 49-7, behind Johnson, Morton and a dominant offensive line. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abbott Gets a Lot of Help in No-Hitter : Baseball: Defensive plays by infield and support from catcher give former Angel a lift against the Indians, 4-0. By Joe Donnelly, NEWSDAY
For Washington, Emotions Run Deep : College football: In game that combines elements of grudge match and wake, Huskies roll over Stanford and Walsh, 31-14, as former coach James looks on. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Winning Respect, CSUN Loses Kyman : College football: San Diego State wins, 34-17, as Matador quarterback sustains broken ankle. By Theresa Smith Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maybe They Should Stray Off Course By Mal Florence
U.S. OPEN : Delays Prove Restful for Chang By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilander's Victory Over Pernfors Perfect for City That Never Sleeps By Thomas Bonk
Florida State Storms Past Duke : ACC: Top-ranked Seminoles don't let sloppy conditions slow them down, 45-7. From Associated Press
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : South Carolina Hurdles Georgia From Associated Press
Costa Takes Over, Leads Miami, 23-7 : Big East: Quarterback passes for 205 yards as No. 4 Hurricanes roll past No. 20 Boston College. From Associated Press
Alabama Cruises With Big First Half : South: Defending national champion beats Tulane, 31-17, to extend streak to 24 games. From Associated Press
Kickoff Return Gets Arizona Going Toward a 24-6 Victory From Associated Press
PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Oregon State Rallies to Beat Wyoming, 27-16 From Associated Press
In Wild One, Fresno State Loses, 42-39 From Associated Press
Loaded For Bear: Shula Closes in on Halas By Steven Wine, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nebraska Doesn't Prove Much With 76-14 Victory From Associated Press
Changing of the Guards Ignites Irish Rally, 27-12 : Midwest: After McDougal fumbles, he leads Notre Dame over Northwestern. From Associated Press
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Colorado Shows Texas New Balancing Act From Associated Press
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Penn State Wins Conference Debut From Associated Press
Elvis Has Left Team, but Michigan Rolls : Midwest: Collins takes hits, but throws for 265 yards and three touchdowns against Washington State. From Associated Press
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 5 Texas A&M Beats LSU, 24-0 From Associated Press
Karros Helps Make Up for Lost Time at Plate : Dodgers: He ends slump with four hits, four runs batted in against the Marlins, 9-4. From Associated Press
Magrane Stops Blue Jays for First Victory as Angel : Baseball: In third start for new team, the former St. Louis Cardinal left-hander gives up five hits in seven innings. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valdivia Keeps Kicking Until Northridge Wins : Men's soccer: After blowing several chances in regulation, forward scores two goals to give Matadors 3-1 victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evening Ends Early for Mintey, Cromsigt : Auto racing: Both drivers clinch Saugus championships by scoring victories in heat races. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Year Later, Alexander Drives to Another Win By John Klima, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Massage Won't Rub Away Post-Exercise Woes Associated Press
SPORTSCOPE : Davenport Advances to 4th-Round at Open By Steven Herbert
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gonzalez Takes Homer Lead at 41 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rookies Maintain Giants' Lead From Associated Press
Prep Football '93: South Coast League
Prep Football '93: South Coast League
Prep Football '93: South Coast League
Prep Football '93: South Coast League
Prep Football '93: South Coast League
Prep Football '93: South Coast League
DEL MAR : Unbeaten Sardula Easily Wins the Debutante for Mayberry By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Drops Two in Volleyball Tournament
Seay, Boys' Track Coach at Buena, Takes On Cross-Country Job, Too By John Ortega
COLLEGE SOCCER ROUNDUP : Hat Trick by Roald Lifts Cal Lutheran in Opener
Steussie, Holly Help Cal Knock Off UCLA : College football: Starting tackle, fullback provide bruising blocks for Bears' offense in 27-25 victory. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saunders Leads Chaminade in Maui By Harry Kaya
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Vaught, Soto Lead Fullerton to Victory
Salsa Comes Up Short in a Shootout, 2-1 : Soccer: Vancouver's Steve MacDonald scores the game-winner in sudden death. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Coach Gets Pay Raise at Washington From Staff and Wire Reports
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough . . . By Jim Murray
Strawberry Is Accused of Assault : Jurisprudence: Dodger outfielder arrested after allegedly striking his girlfriend, opening a cut above her eye. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / BILL DWYRE : It's Ugly, Loud and Raunchy, but That's Why It's So Great By Bill Dwyre
On the Menu: A Lean Season for Rams By Mike Penner
Point of View / Bob Oates : Take It From the Top : Al Davis and Georgia Frontiere: Chief Reasons for Decline of the Raiders and Rams By Bob Oates
Rams Expecting Few Blessings From the Packers : Pro football: Addition of Reggie White has made Green Bay a contender to win NFC Central title. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Faces Order of (Opening) Day for the Raiders : Pro football: They'll be led by Hostetler and Robinson against Minnesota Vikings. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPOTLIGHT / Saturday's Games at a Glance : PASSING IN THE NIGHT Compiled by Elliott Almond
Morton Has Praise for His Quarterback : College football: He lauds Johnson after scoring three touchdowns and setting school record by catching 15 passes. By Mike Downey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trojans Enjoy a Blast From the Pass By Mike Downey
FOOTBALL '93 : For Past 9 Years, It Has Been Friday Knights to Forget : Preps: Since competing in a 1983 Southern Section playoff game, Bishop Montgomery's football program is 35-52-2. By Greg Gonzalez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOTBALL '93 : Inexperienced Team, Challenging Schedule Have El Camino Worried By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Realignment Might Prove a Blessing for Dodgers By Ross Newhan
Names And Numbers
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Reds' Johnson Is Hospitalized Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Langston Phones Friend to Celebrate By Elliott Teaford
Covington Focused on Dana Hills Comeback By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rocket Launch Put on Hold By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Smith Reportedly Asked for a Trade Associated Press
1992 in Review
Larrieu Smith Embarks on Different Race By Barbie Ludovise
They're Ducks Out of Water, Searching for New Homes : Hockey: Players are used to moves, but new franchise has no veterans to offer tips on local housing and schools. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW : Desert Boom No Boon to Antelope Valley Teams By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faulk Doesn't Have His Way With CSUN By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Lands Quarterback By Theresa Smith Munoz
Too Much Faulk for CS Northridge : College football: He rushes for 170 yards, three touchdowns as San Diego State wins, 34-17. From Staff and Wire Reports
MAGAZINE
AFRO-AMERICAN LIKE ME : Shades of Gray and Political Correctness in the Black Community By Wanda Coleman
THE BIZ : Well, 'Nirvana' Was Already Taken By Judy Raphael
ON-RAMP : Finding Fault By Judith Sims
SPORT REPORT : The Noise of Summer By Sheldon Teitelbaum
SCHOOL DAYS : The Great Wall of Pasadena By Maria Iacobo
L.A. and Other Fictions : Post-Riot, Mid-Recession and Pre-Apocalypse, Novelists Are Finally Closing the Gap Between This Town's Illusion and Reality. And The News Is Not \o7 All\f7 Bad. By Nina J. Easton, Nina J. Easton is the magazine's staff writer. Her last article was "Shinto Meets Chanel," about the crown prince and princess of Japan
Drive, He Said : Boom! : From the Tee, Fred Couples Is Long and Straight. But Can the Fans' Favorite Get a Grip on His Goals? By Jeff Silverman, \o7 Hollywood-based Jeff Silverman, a former columnist for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, says he can find water on a desert golf course every time\f7
STYLE: FASHION : The Velvet Touch By Michael Eisenhower
STYLE: GARDENS : Renaissance Roses By Robert Smaus
SWAN ON TOAST : A Bittersweet Farewell to Nine Years of Exciting Restaurants and Occasional Blue Skies By Ruth Reichl, \o7 Ruth Reichl is moving back to her hometown on that little island somewhere east of L.A., where she will be restaurant critic for the New York Times\f7
TRAVEL
STRANDED : The boat chugged away, leaving them alone on a desert island. With only basic shelter and provisions, and wild goats, snakes and bugs for company, they were free to shed their clothes and their urban stresses. It was a fantasy come true. By Charles V. Zehren, NEWSDAY
Rental Car With Air Bag? Agencies Can't Guarantee : Rentals: While most full- and mid-size cars are now equipped with the device, new vehicles won't be required to carry them until 1997. By James T. Yenckel, WASHINGTON POST
Western Canada's Crossroads of Pacific Culture : Vancouver combines spectacular natural beauty with a rich and diverse heritage and fine cuisine. By Ed Rabey and Beverly Beyer
India to Close Factories Near Polluted Taj Mahal By Kim Upton
Alert Follows Indictment of Radical Muslim Sheik By James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger
Strict Rules Accompany 'Companion' Air Tickets : Airlines: Tickets aren't transferable to another person, and there are no refunds--only credits for future flights. By Jack Adler
Utah's Picture-Perfect Kodachrome Basin Park By John Mckinney
There's Excitement in Those Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota : Grasslands and Mt. Rushmore were less than thrilling for these children. But they perked up exploring caves and seeing herds of bison. By Eileen Ogintz
GEAR AND GADGETS : Keeping Fitness Programs on Track When You're On the Road : Portable weights, exercise belts and heart-rate monitors fit easily into luggage. By Judi Dash
Exploring England's Bath and Ancient Mythic Sites : Historic city is a great base for traveling to Stonehenge, Avebury and Glastonbury. By Lucy Izon
A Tropical Asian Home Where Baby Elephants Can Freely Roam : In Sri Lanka, a unique government orphanage protects the cherished beasts amid coconut groves, rice paddies and tea plantations. By Judith Morgan
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
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