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What happened on August 21, 1994
BOOKS
Techno-Highs : Tom Clancy's damn-the-literary-torpedoes style dances at the edge of international developments : DEBT OF HONOR, \o7 By Tom Clancy (Putnam: $25.95; 766 pp.)\f7 By John Calvin Batchelor, \o7 John Calvin Batchelor's new novel, "Father's Day," will be published this fall\f7
Techno-Highs : Blanche d'Alpuget cultivates fears of hideous super-viruses in the hands of your next-door neighbor. : WHITE EYE, \o7 By Blanche d'Alpuget (Simon & Schuster: $22; 256 pp.)\f7 By Susan Heeger, \o7 Susan Heeger is a free-lance writer and editor\f7
All About Erica : If Erica Jong were a truly rebellious spirit, she wouldn't need to remind us of it so often : FEAR OF FIFTY: A Midlife Memoir, \o7 By Erica Jong\f7 ; \o7 (HarperCollins: $24; 320 pp.)\f7 By Julia Braun Kessler, \o7 Julia Braun Kessler is the author of "Getting Even With Getting Old." She is most recently co-author of "Presumption," a sequel to "Pride and Prejudice."\f7
Good Gossip Never Goes Stale : Fresh dish on the 48-year marriage of a Russian literary giant and his tormented wife : LOVE AND HATRED: The Stormy Marriage of Leo and Sonya Tolstoy, \o7 By William L. Shirer (Simon & Schuster: $25; 400 pp.)\f7 By Susan Jacoby, \o7 Susan Jacoby, a New York-based free-lance writer, is the author of two books on Russia and "Wild Justice: The Evolution of Revenge."\f7
Attack of the Anti-Heroes : It's high time for Bret Easton "Wunderkind" Ellis to surprise us, try something new. : THE INFORMERS, \o7 By Bret Easton Ellis (Alfred A. Knopf: $22; 226 pp.)\f7 By Neal Karlen, \o7 Neal Karlen is the author of "Babes in Toyland: The Making and Selling of a Rock and Roll Band," to be published this month by Times Books\f7
What Is a Lawyer's Duty? : For three years, attorney Polly Nelson dedicated herself to attempts to save Ted Bundy's life. : DEFENDING THE DEVIL: My Story as Ted Bundy's Last Lawyer, \o7 By Polly Nelson (William Morrow: $23; 336 pp.)\f7 By Sarah Caudwell, \o7 Sarah Caudwell formerly practiced at the English Bar, and has written three crime novels with a legal setting. She has also written a play, "The Madman's Advocate," about the M'Naghten case\f7
A Season for All Time : OCTOBER 1964, \o7 By David Halberstam (Villard Books: $24; 376 pp.)\f7 By Allen Barra, \o7 Allen Barra is a free-lance writer\f7
FICTION : THE BITTEREST AGE, \o7 by Raymond Kennedy (Ticknor & Fields: $22.95; 218 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback
NONFICTION : LIKE HIDDEN FIRE: The Plot to Bring Down the British Empire \o7 by Peter Hopkirk (Kodansha: $25; 384 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback
A Hill By Anthony Hecht
TREEHOUSES: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb, \o7 by Peter Nelson. (Houghton Mifflin: $35, cloth; $19.95, paper\f7 ; \o7 128 pp.)\f7 By Tobi Tobias
NONFICTION : THE GENIUS OF WRITERS: A Treasury of Facts, Anecdotes and Comparisons \o7 by Jack Hodges (St. Martin's: $24; 434 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback
NONFICTION : DAVE BARRY IS NOT MAKING THIS UP, \o7 by Dave Barry (Crown: $20; 256 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback
FICTION : SILK HOPE, NC, \o7 by Lawrence Naumoff (Harcourt Brace: $21.95; 352 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback
FICTION : ARISE AND WALK, \o7 by Barry Gifford (Hyperion: $19.95; 156 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback
VOICES OF THE XILED: A Generation Speaks for Itself, \o7... By Charles Solomon
This World Takes No Hostages : DEAR DEAD PERSON: Short Fiction, \o7 By Benjamin Weissman\f7 ; \o7 (High Risk Books/Serpent's Tail Press: $10.99, paperback; 224 pp.)\f7 By Ellen Krout-hasegawa, \o7 Ellen Krout-Hasegawa writes for the L.A. Weekly\f7
Engineering 101 By Martin Zimmerman
Women's Work : A privileged upbringing gave the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin' not shelter but a sense of social responsibility : HARRIET BEECHER STOWE: A Life, \o7 By Joan D. Hedrick\f7 ; \o7 (Oxford University Press: $35; 507 pp.)\f7 By Robert Dawidoff, \o7 Robert Dawidoff is a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School. He is the co-author with Michael Nava of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America" (St. Martin's Press)\f7
Beach Blanket Books By E.W. Alexander
CAUGHT MY EYE : The Blur Factor By David Ehrenstein
A Wardrobe for Cyberspace By Jack Miles
NEWS
The Whole Truth
The Whole Truth, Ii
The Whole Score
RADIO : Triumph of the Shock-Nots : This may surprise you, but Ken Minyard and Roger Barkley have the top-rated 5-9 a.m. show in Southern California. In a world increasingly dominated by Howard Stern and his ilk, how do they do it? The answers will not shock you. By Claudia Puig, \o7 Claudia Puig is a Times staff writer\f7
A summary of selected City Hall actions in the past week affecting Central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
Circle of Life By Enrique Lavin
Building Blocs : Karen Escalante Pushes Latinos to Pursue Political Power Through Citizenship Drives and an Awareness of Their Clout as Voters. By Karen Escalante, \o7 Karen Escalante, 32, is the acting executive director of NALEO--the National Assn. of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials--a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic research and action group aimed at improving the lives of Latinos in the United States. The group, founded in the late 1970s, is based in Los Angeles and has offices nationwide. Escalante has been with NALEO for four years and was named acting executive director late last year. She was interviewed by Karen E. Klein\f7
Finding Hope in L.A. After Terror in Haiti, Fear on the High Seas : An Aristide supporter risked the perilous ocean voyage after his friends were beaten and killed. 'I don't know if I could ever go back,' he says, afraid to reveal his identity. By Jean Paul, \f7 and \o7 Jean Paul is a pseudonym for a 28-year-old Haitian man who was among the boat people who fled their homeland after the November, 1991, overthrow of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the country's first democratically elected president. Jean Paul says that using his real name could endanger his family still in Haiti. A speaker of Haitian Creole, he was interviewed through an interpreter by Mike Wyma.
Mississippi Student Wins Western States Golf Event By Sean Waters
The Missing Ingredient: Customers : Bakery and Other Businesses Near Florence and Normandie Are Struggling Since the Riots By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mock Elections in L.A. Send a Message to Mexico : Politics: Emigres participating in balloting hope their votes will force the country's leadership to take notice of Mexicans living in the Southland. By Simon Romero, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Forums Explore Easing Blight, Youth Violence
CRENSHAW : Placement Agency to Hold Job Fair
RANCHO CIENEGA : Red Cross Seeking Marrow Donors
HYDE PARK : Toxic-Waste Cleanup Goes Door-to-Door By Erin J. Aubry
SOUTHWEST : Comic Creator Will Conduct Workshop
CRENSHAW : Finding Success in Their Salad Days By Erin J. Aubry
WATTS : Homeless Shelter Is Facing Closure By Lucille Renwick
WATTS : Health Center Hit by Budget Cuts, Layoffs By Enrique Lavin
SOUTH : City Seeks Tighter Rules on Swap Meets By Enrique Lavin
LITTLE TOKYO : Workshop on Asian Domestic Violence
ELYSIAN VALLEY : Factory Owner Loses Bid for Parking Lot By Tommy Li
LITTLE TOKYO : Block Considered for Landmark Status By Tommy Li
CHINATOWN : Gateway Could Help Revive Area By Tommy Li
CYPRESS PARK : Plan for Condos at Lawry's Site Opposed By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Club Owner To Fight City Council Rulings By Mary Anne Perez
EASTSIDE : Diabetes Assn. Will Press Latino Effort
EASTSIDE : Volunteer Center Opens in East L.A.
SOUTH GATE : Target Store Is Host for Police Center By Simon Romero
BELL GARDENS : Citizenship Classes to Begin Saturday
COMMERCE : Home Depot Store to Provide 200 Jobs By Simon Romero
WESTLAKE : Job Program to Aid 14- to 30-Year-Olds By Leslie Berestein
Haiti Memories : Searching for a New Life, Hundreds of Refugees Have Arrived in L.A. With Their Stories of Despair and Brutal Treatment Back Home. By Lucille Renwick
Crenshaw Center Helps Haitian Refugees Chart Their Course in L.A. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gonzalez Steps Out of the Shadows : After Leading the Central City in Passing Yardage as a Junior, Wilson QB Won't Be Able to Keep a Low Profile By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : Grid Classic Will Stay at Same Old Site By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Should Have Cut Down Defense Spending Years Ago
Women Need Business, Not Kitchen, Tools
Even Geniuses Aren't Good at This Marriage Thing By Robin Abcarian, Robin Abcarian's column is published Wednesdays and Sundays
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : A Woman's Place : She's an influential attorney, but you won't find her on Court TV. Instead, Abby J. Leibman of the California Women's Law Center tries to do her gender justice in the back rooms of government. By Judith Michaelson
Opera Comes a la Carte at Miceli's By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pushing Cigar Smokers to the Very Edge COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Doing a Bang-Up Job
Defining Freedom From a Post-Menopausal Perspective
Spanking Should Be Un-American
As Many Cavewomen as There Are Cavemen?
On Love, Marriage and Catholicism
Manson's Madness Still Brings Pain
Hollywood Boulevard Is No Laughing Matter
Battle Over Base Reuse Options Rages Unabated
Dornan Takes Issue With 'Distortions'
Reviewing the Fullerton Recall Effort
Tool's High Price
Taxes Provide Needed Services
Water Runoff Can Help in Greening of the Environment
Lack of Data Impacts Airport Report
Homeowner Groups Can Fight Fraud
Dog Owners Causing Own Problems
Painful Lessons in Rat-Bite Case
Sports Stars Don't Deserve Idolization
Eking Out a Living
Sometimes Euthanasia Is Only Solution
Any Airport Growth Is Significant to Neighbors
The Beilenson Record on Illegal Immigration
Link Education Funds to Performance in School
Vote for Candidate Who Welcomes the Truth
Let's Get Tough With Unlicensed Drivers Too
A Couple of 'Infuriating' Decisions by Politicos
Volunteers Can Help Elderly Quake Survivors
Probation in Quake Fraud a Slap in the Face
What the Latin Name of the Mockingbird Means
City's Quest for DWP Dollars Could Backfire : Mayor believes efficiency can eliminate waste. But transferring savings to the police makes the effort a rationale for robbing Peter to pay Paul. 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\f7
SUNDAY BRIEFING : An occasional look at Orange County issues : How San Onofre Generates Power : Energy produced by the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station touches the nearly 15 million people who live in the Southland. The two-unit plant contributes 18% of Southern California's energy mix. Advantages of the plant's contribution are tempered by their very source--atomic energy.
'Beasts' of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Ravaged Gymnast's Body : Health: Christy Henrich was 22 and weighed less than 60 pounds when she died. Her family hopes her story will save others. By Steve Wilstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentines Still Cry for Evita, Defend Her Image : Populism: Oliver Stone's plan to film musical about the former first lady stirs passions even today. His intention to portray heroine of the poor in unflattering light caused President Carlos Menem to bar Stone from using government buildings in film. By Ian Katz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
It's Cow-Cow Boogie on Delhi Roads \o7 Associated Press\f7
From Jungle Fighters to Tour Guides : Philippines: Negritos taught survival skills to Marines before U.S. left Subic Bay base. Now, area is a center for those who want to experience one of the last areas of rain forest on Luzon Island. By Robert H. Reid, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Janis Joplin's Sister Gives a Piece of Her Heart to Fans With Book, Play : Music: The rock legend's letters home form the basis for years of wondering, researching and writing. Fan reaction has been gratifying. By Margaret Katz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Determined Detective Gathers Clues, Makes Arrest in 13-Year-Old Murder : New York: One police officer refused to give up on the case, in which a doctor was shot for the $5 in his wallet. By Rick Hampson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russian Involvement Seen in Nuclear Smuggling \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hairy Vetch Frees Farms of Plastic Mantle : Ecology: Researcher uses cover crop as a way to keep weeds down and moisture in the soil. It also boosts plant yields and makes chemical fertilizers unnecessary. By Shawn Donnan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prospective Apartment Tenants Take to Drug Testing By M. R. Kropko, ASSOCIATED PRESS
School Lunch Menu Boosts Commodities : Health: Agriculture Department tells schools to lower fat, cholesterol and sodium, but critics say program is driven by agricultural interests first and nutrition second. By Robert Greene, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monk's Restaurant Caters to the Fortunate to Feed Needy Children : Religion: Benedictine brother serves up haute cuisine in New Haven, Conn. But it's youngsters relying on his soup kitchen who are the important customers. By Brigitte Greenberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
N.C. Makes Punishment Fit the Budget By William Claiborne, WASHINGTON POST
Germans Held for Smuggling India Insects \o7 Reuters\f7
Researchers Dig Garbage, Flesh Out Colonial Boston History By Katharine Webster, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nutritional Role Seen in Spread of AIDS \o7 From Reuters\f7
Scores of Convictions Reviewed as Chemist Faces Perjury Accusations : Forensics: Fred Zain's expert testimony and lab tests helped put scores of rapists and murderers behind bars. But college transcript shows he flunked some chemistry classes and barely passed others. He is also accused of evidence-tampering. By Sau Chan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Preserving a Piece of African Savanna in Eastern Ohio Grassland : Animals: The Wilds is where the deer, antelope and other endangered species play. Some hope it will become a prototype for zoos nationwide. By John Seewer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEACHCOMBER? Walter W. (Bill) Knitz, the former general... By Mark Platte and Len Hall and Ken Ellingwood
COLUMN ONE : In Russia, Disorder Is the Law : From the time of the czars, leaders big and small have lived by their own rules. Under Yeltsin, the country remains mired in a tangle of fiefdoms run by bosses and bureaucrats. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAACP Board Ousts Chavis From Top Post By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closed-Door Policy Fails to Stem Tide of Cubans : Immigration: Coast Guard is still picking up rafts in Florida Straits. Cash remittances to Havana are banned. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crime Bill Nears House Floor Vote : Congress: Negotiators in marathon session report they are near agreement on stalled measure. Tired lawmakers convene to await final wording. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Prosecutors in Whitewater Probe May Quit By William C. Rempel and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Health Reform Tangled Up in a Knot of Deal-Killers By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : White House Pressure Tactics Aimed at Castro By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Change Again Overtakes Compton, So Do Tensions : Community: Latino plurality seeks power. A generation after winning it, blacks find bias charges a bitter pill. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anxious Mexicans Await Day of the Vote : Elections: Despite government vows to keep balloting honest, many fear fraud, even unrest. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Reached on Crime Bill; House Set to Vote Today : Congress: Marathon talks to win bipartisan support yield conferee approval on a scaled-back measure. Weary Democrats predict final tally will be close. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROAD WARRIORS: Go to the moon and back 37 times, and... By Michael Arkush
A Flamboyant Scientist's Legacy : Scholar: Linus C. Pauling's supporters and detractors join in calling the two-time Nobel winner one of the most significant figures of this century. \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
And We Don't Care If They Ever Get Back By Peter H. King
A Flamboyant Scientist's Legacy : An Inspiration to Students as a Trailblazer and Humanitarian By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drought of Interest Kills Art Garden : Ramona: Head of Chicago gasket company is closing his outdoor sculpture gallery because of poor sales. 'It's the death of one man's dream.' By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warsaw Showdown Pits Police Against Gangsters : Europe: Officials see the faceoff in historic Old Town as a high-stakes test of Poland's resolve to turn back organized crime. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake in Algeria Leaves 15,000 Homeless; Nations Promise Aid \o7 From Reuters\f7
Thousands of Rwandan Refugees at Land's End as Zaire Closes Border : Africa: Order halts stream of humanity fleeing across bridge in advance of French pullout. U.N. officials protest closure. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attack Kills 5 Youths as Bosnia Army Closes in on Breakaway Muslim Chief : Violence: Rebel leader Fikret Abdic's yearlong hold on Bihac pocket seems near an end. It is unclear who fired mortars that struck schoolyard. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Belgrade's Feud With Bosnia Serbs Familiar to Croatians : Balkans: Milosevic used same tack there two years ago. Some worry dream of national unity is unraveling. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Korea Repeats Vow to Refuse Inspections of Key Nuclear Sites \o7 From Associated Press\f7
350 Feared Dead in Bangladeshi Ferry Disaster \o7 Associated Press\f7
'Carlos the Jackal' Reportedly Arrested During Liposuction \o7 Reuters\f7
Germany, Russia in Talks on Nuclear Smuggling \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Israeli Troops Reportedly Shoot at Crowd : Mideast: One killed, at least eight injured. Witnesses say the soldiers were disguised as Arabs. \o7 From Reuters\f7
Russian Lawyer Fights for Reforms in Legal System By Richard Boudreaux
Gore Undergoes Surgery for Torn Achilles' Tendon \o7 From Reuters\f7
Woman Used as Shield Is Shot to Death \o7 Reuters\f7
Report Blames Poor Judgment for Colorado Firefighter Deaths \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Bird's-Eye View of Voyages of Desperation : Flight: Cuban American pilots watch the Coast Guard chase rickety craft on the sea. Risking their lives for hope, refugees signal for rescue. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families of Dahmer Victims Lose Suit Over Comic Book \o7 Associated Press\f7
Train Collision Kills 18 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Navy Retires Carrier Saratoga After 38 Years \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ruling: Whites Faced Racial Bias at UT Law School \o7 From Associated Press\f7
This House Is a Job for 'Dr. Cockroach' \o7 Associated Press\f7
Klan Plans Protests at Abortion Clinics \o7 Reuters\f7
Sierra Town Fends Off Fire for Fourth Day \o7 Associated Press\f7
Tuning In on an Enabling Birth Disorder : Genetics: O.C. man finds he's not alone in his impaired mental capacity but innate musical ability. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Toro Flights to Signal Start of Base Phaseout : Military: Twenty-four jets will leave O.C. 'Fly-down' indicates to some that closure plan is irreversible. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tightest Juvenile Hall in Nation Planned in Sylmar By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22 Drown When Boat Capsizes in W. India \o7 Associated Press\f7
A Williams Child Parent's Educated Guess on Origin of Fairy and Elf Folk Tales By Geoff Boucher
Willie Nava
Right and Wrong
L.A. Police Shooting Cases
Ignoring Crime
Water and Land Development
Super Scoopers
Wake Up and Smell the Closing Costs
Requiem For A Heavyweight
Picture This
Window Pains
Artist! Artist!
The Last Word
Good Call
Thanks for the Idea
Why Send Babes?
Focus : Parallel Lives : WHAT HAPPENS WHEN 'TEENSOMETHING' MEETS 'FORTYSOMETHING'? 'EVERYTHING AND NOTHING' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Natural By Susan King
The Next Phase By Susan King
On The Set : Short Subjects : PARODY ARTISTE JULIE BROWN HACKS AWAY AT TONYA AND LORENA By Janice Page, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Her Music Man : MARVIN HAMLISCH By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : 'Ready or Not,' here come the teen years and tough troubles By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Strikes and They're Out
Mystery lovers can gorge on the true-life, two-part... By Kevin Thomas
Thanks for the Memories
Madame Bovary (Bravo Monday at 8 p.m., again at 11 p.m... By Kevin Thomas
Commentary : VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DIAL By Michelle Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four-Star Films : 'My Darling Clementine' By Michael Wilmington
'Mac' By Kevin Thomas
'The Adventures of Milo and Otis' By Michael Wilmington
'Enchanted April' By Michael Wilmington
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Tatyana Ali's 'Fresh Prince' character keeps her grounded By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : Between Two Cultures : PBS EXPLORES THE TRUE STORY OF A WOMAN WHO BROKE DOWN BARRIERS BETWEEN JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES By Michele Willens, Michele Willens is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Fudging It in the Name of Advertising
Fire Officials to Enforce Brush Clearance Codes : Malibu: Property owners face prosecution if they fail to cut brush to a maximum height of 3 inches within 100 feet of any structure. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Culver City to Consider Tax District to Aid Libraries : Funds: Officials will decide Monday whether to join the special parcel district. So far, 10 cities have voted to participate. The plan would raise about $30 million. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actress Enjoys Latest Role as Author By Donna Birch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Scholarship: Loyola Student Bound for London
BRIEFLY : Diplomacy: Bosnian Ambassador to Speak
BRIEFLY : State Government: Assembly OKs Computer Bill
CRENSHAW : Salad Dressing Gives Young Crenshaw Entrepreneurs a Taste of Success By Erin J. Aubry
CULVER CITY : Fire Department Secretary Files Harassment Lawsuit
BALDWIN HILLS : Comic Creator Will Conduct Workshop
MAR VISTA : 3 Arrested in Gang-Related Slaying
SANTA MONICA : Motion Against Rapper's Lawyer Denied
CRENSHAW / HYDE PARK : Toxic-Waste Cleanup Goes Door-to-Door By Erin J. Aubry
WESTWOOD : Developer Agrees to Buy, Revitalize Ailing Waterfront Shopping Mall By John Canalis John Canalis..Bd: Special To The Times
A summary of selected Los Angeles City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside. By M. Krikorian
For Seniors : LINDA FELDMAN : Mother, Daughter Learn to Trust Each Other Again By Linda Feldman
WESTSIDE COVER STORY : Supplying Compassion : Health: At Country Villa South, the elderly and AIDS patients receive care under one roof. Experts say that kind of integration will grow as the number of nursing home beds shrinks. By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Is This the Trinity Rep or the Taper? By Don Shirley, \o7 Don Shirley is a Times staff writer\f7
The DuPre Mastery, in Retrospect By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. and \f7
MOCA Bids Farewell to Summer By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is the Times art writer. \f7
Fall's Gonna Be a Monster By Steve Hochman
Album Review By Lorraine Ali
KURT REMEMBERED: Courtney Love is paying tribute to her... By Steve Hochman
The dark, brooding look you'll see on Trent Reznor's face...
Ice Cube's "Bop Gun" is a solid fixture in The Times...
EAGLE HUNTING: A recent Boston concert stint by the Eagles... By Steve Hochman
PEACE AND MUSIC: It wasn't all peace and love at Woodstock... By Steve Hochman
New Releases By Bill Kohlhaase
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Don Snowden
JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : John Scofield's Brainy Blues By Zan Stewart
NEW RELEASES : Give a Listen to Nnenna Freelon's Lyrics By Leonard Feather
New Releases By Zan Stewart
PRIVATE LIVES : VIDEODROME : At Home, the Feast Need Never End : Like 'Water for Chocolate'? Love 'Weddings'? Then check out these similar--and often superior--films. By Peter Rainer, \o7 Peter Rainer is a Times staff writer. and \f7
MOVIES / COMMENTARY : Look Into the Mirror . . . : Oliver Stone's 'Natural Born Killers' is the filmmaker's latest comment on America. Is it his own fevered dream or a legitimate reflection of the celebrity-crazed, violent world we've created? By Jack Mathews, \o7 Jack Mathews is the film critic for New York Newsday. Jane Galbraith contributed to this article\f7
COVER STORY : Cyber Stars of the Next Frontier : These imaginative pioneers are our guides into the CD-ROM revolution. They're the forces behind Myst, Rebel Assault and the 7th Guest. No wonder Hollywood is hot on their trail. By David Colker, \o7 David Colker is a staff writer in The Times' Valley office and writes the Cyburbia computer column in Life & Style\f7
ART : The Lost Art of Portraits : Pretty hard to picture yourself in a grand portrait over the fireplace? Well, that's not the only way to go. How today's artists are redefining the medium By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is a Times staff writer\f7
A Living Work in Progress : Charlayne Woodard has been through the mill of TV and movies. She came out battered, but wiser. The wisdom seems to have helped her tackle her complex role in 'Good Person of Setzuan.' By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer\f7
Think Tex-Mex With Attitude : Just a few years ago hardly anyone knew of Tejano. Now it's the fastest-growing Spanish language music. The songs are border influenced. But you can't miss their Texan roots. By Scott Shibuya Brown, \o7 Scott Shibuya Brown is a staff writer for The Times Westside section\f7
MOVIES : Natural Born Actor : Comic titan Rodney Dangerfield is getting respect for his performance as a hateful dad in 'Natural Born Killers.' By Hilary De Vries, \o7 Hilary de Vries is a regular contributor to Calendar. and \f7
PARALLEL LIVES : Can You Say 'Coincidence' in Spanish? By Robert Levine
TRAILER PARK : Why Give It Away? By Judy Brennan
PAUL & AMY & DAVID & HELEN : A Starry Swap Meet By Robert Levine
PEEWEES' PLAYHOUSE : New Quarterback Takes 'Little Giants' Toward Goal By Judy Brennan
Strokes of Genius--on Any Budget : 'Secret Honor' is set designer Robert W. Zentis' 15th show this year. At this rate, he could break his record of 25 shows in a year. By Barbara Isenberg, \o7 Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer\f7
PERFORMING ARTS : COMMENTARY : Lenny the Red Menace : Leonard Bernstein's liberal leanings kept the FBI busy for nearly 30 years. What was it that made the government so nervous? By Martin Bernheimer, \f7 and \o7 Martin Bernheimer is The Times music and dance critic.
ART : COMMENTARY : Two Artists and the Meaning of Identity : Bruce Nauman and Mike Kelley mix their media, neither relying on traditional painting or sculpture in their pursuit of artistic identity. By Christopher Knight, \o7 Christopher Knight is a Times art critic. \f7
Girls Just Want to Have Funk : Luscious Jackson's four females play the game their way, incorporating New York's vibrant soundtrack of punk and hip-hop, jazz and soul. By Richard Cromelin, \o7 Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar. \f7
Never Heard of Selena? You Will : She's on the top of the burgeoning field of Tejano. Now Hollywood beckons. By Gregg Barrios
Practicality? Just Give Me My Virtual Ringo By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
BUSINESS
Rules for 'Sustainable Development' Must Be Socially Inclusive By J. Eugene Grigsby Iii, J. EUGENE GRIGSBY III is director of UCLA's Center for Afro-American Studies and an associate professor in the university's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Century 21 Appoints VP of Marketing, Ads
Productions for Small Screen Pay Big Dividends in O.C. : Advertising: 'They are our bread and butter,' a film official says of the TV commercials and infomercials filmed locally. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Moolah : Orange County Communities Experience the Growing Profit--and Pain--of Hosting Hollywood TV and Film Crews By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of . . . the Pacific Rim : Equal Parts Hype and Hope, a Durable Buzzword Reflects Asia's Growing Prominence in the World Economy By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Coast Economists Forge Axis With D.C. : Academia: No university outside the prestigious Ivy League has served up so much economic brainpower to a White House as UC Berkeley. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Can Guard Themselves Against Fraud By Russ Wiles, RUSS WILES, \o7 a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds. \f7
Banks Strongly Pushing 'Secured' Credit Cards By Kathy M. Kristof
Timing Sale of an Asset Late in Life By Carla Lazzareschi
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Is This Oregon? No, It's Heaven, Pastor Says; State Disagrees : Religion: Paul Revere claims a flock of 200 and exemption from worldly laws, including taxation. But officials say unless he pays $10,000 in overdue levies, his 'kingdom' will be confiscated. By Beth Hege, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Bosnia Envoy Named Reuters
For Sale: Final Resting Place Amid Stars : Burial sites: There's space available for anyone wanting to spend eternity in the company of the famous dearly departed, presidents to movie stars. By Martha Slud, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sheep Reduce Use of Herbicides in Forest By Hal Spencer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Death Waits as Smoke Jumpers Play With Fire : The West: They cheat death one jump at a time. Each summer, they parachute into dozens of lightning-sparked blazes in otherwise inaccessible mountains. By Steve Geissinger, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nevadans Tops in Living It Up, and Medical Bills Show It By Tom Gardner, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Working Up the Courage to Quit Can Be a Tough Job By Dana Parsons
Notes about your surroundings
Social Services and a Changing County : Latino Efforts in Health, Foster Care Worthy of Support
Caning Proposal Touched a Raw Nerve : But Disciplining Youngsters With a Paddle May Not Be Just, or Helpful for That Matter
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON THE RAMS : Letting Team Go Would Be Irreversible Financial, Cultural Loss : The franchise is worth saving and we should fight to keep it, if we want to maintain the county's big-league status. By Leigh Steinberg, \o7 Leigh Steinberg, a Newport Beach sports attorney and agent to many of the nation's top professional athletes, has been leading a community effort keep the Rams pro football franchise in Orange County. and \f7
Crime Knows No Socioeconomic Limits : Tay Slaying Illustrates Need for Positive Direction, Even Among Privileged Youths
God's Creatures, Maybe, but They Bug Me By Scott Harris
VENTURA COUNTY FAIR : Fair Is on a Roll as Annual Parade Attracts 20,000 : Entertainment: A cavalcade of 123 entries entertains residents and merchants. Droves of visitors file into the fairgrounds. By Jason Grant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forfeiture Law Limits Seizures by Police : Drugs: Measure signed by Gov. Wilson weakens the rights of narcotics officers to take suspects' property and turn it into crime-fighting cash. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Seeks to Raise Hotel Bed Tax to 10% By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Caught in a Traffic Jam : Roads: Surface street congestion is up more than 30% since completion of freeway connector last year. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Rocked by School Sex Scandals : Ventura: Parents, teachers and officials struggle to cope as a third coach faces allegations of sexual misconduct with students. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard, County Square Off Over Waterway Plan By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Merchant Stabbed to Death in Robbery Try By Scott Hadly
VENTURA : Rip Currents Pose Risk to Beach-Goers By Scott Hadly
VENTURA : 2 Critically Injured in Brawl at Party By Scott Hadly
VENTURA : Party Will Benefit School Playground By Christina Lima
OJAI : Wheeler Resort Not Charged in Fish Kill By Jason Grant
Obituaries
Brentwood's New Trendiness Makes Many Leery : Hot spot: A strip of 300 upscale shops and restaurants attracts throngs of people, but longtime residents and merchants fear loss of small-town atmosphere. By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disaster Victims Must Be Wary of Con Artists : Americans Continue to Ignore Warnings of Fraud
A Shortcut That Leads to Tragedy : Some Blame for Deaths on the Tracks Rests With Our Peculiarly Reckless Public
Temper Courage With Caution : Correct Response Should Be to First Call the Police
Burbank: Do the Right Thing : The city's leadership needs to welcome people of color, or be overrun by alienated souls who just don't care. One disillusioned couple flees. By Sharon Woodson-bryant, \o7 Sharon Woodson-Bryant has moved to Miami, where she is public relations director for the chairman of the Dade County Board of Commissioners\f7
Like It or Not, Children Open Their Lives to Teachers : Parents who complain about the invasiveness of the CLAS test fail to realize how much their youngsters reveal about their family life in a normal school day. By Adrienne Mack, \o7 Adrienne Mack of Shadow Hills teaches high school English in the Los Angeles public schools\f7
San Onofre Proposal Generates Renewed Debate : Utilities: A recommendation to close the always controversial nuclear power plant in 1998 has advocates and opponents focusing on economic issues. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnam Trip Denounced by Noisy Crowd : Protest: About 60 people opposed to closer ties with the Communist regime demonstrate outside local group's seminar and criticize its plans for trade mission. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Real Sea Change : Teens Leave Troubles on Shore in 'Sail for Life' Program By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Beach's Pierfest Reels Them In By Holly J. Wagner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soil Settling, Leaks Force Closure of Boulevard : Transportation: Nine blocks of famous Hollywood street are blocked off along area of Metro Rail tunneling project. An apartment building is also evacuated. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unearthing Enthusiasm : Project Aims to Boost Minority Students' Interest in Science By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Juvenile Hall Is Adding Wing for Violent Offenders By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Columnist Comes Clean: Yes, He Likes the Tabloids By Bill Boyarsky
Aviation Show Lures Thousands : Van Nuys: This year, most of the planes at the expo stay firmly anchored to the runway. But fans don't mind. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Change Overtakes Compton, So Do Tensions : Community: Latino plurality seeks power. A generation after winning it, blacks find bias charges a bitter pill. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storage Space Scavengers Bet on Buried Treasures : Auctions: It's usually just recyclable junk. But sometimes bidders get more than they bargained for. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Traffic : How Crowded Is Your Freeway Commute? Take a Look.
Tujunga Man Found Dead in Street
Blow to Head Kills Teen-Ager at Gas Station By Kay Hwangbo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Target 2 Downtown Video Arcades for Termination : Zoning: Glendale agency finds the businesses are 'not beneficial to the area.' Proposed law awaits council approval. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Experimental Mini-Plant to Desalinate Seawater
Man Injured in Diving Accident
Police Detonate Sylmar Pipe Bomb
Travel Ban Sought on Rams Cornerback : Courts: Prosecutors say Darryl Henley, who is charged with cocaine trafficking, might flee.
Miss Teen USA Puts a Speck on the Map : Youth: Tiny desert town swells with pride over victory of Shauna Gambill, a cheerleader and straight-A student. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Arrested in Slaying of Wife By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Hurt in Traffic Crash That Causes Chemical Spill By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Domestic Dispute Leads to Standoff With SWAT Team By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign '94: Issues and Answers
OPINION
Why Vietnam-Era 'Doves' Want to Invade Haiti By Michael Clough, \o7 Michael Clough is a senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations\f7
The Soul Mate With All the Ideas: Mrs. Huffington By Stephen Games, \o7 Stephen Games is a British journalist and a former documentary maker for the BBC\f7
SMOG BUSTING RUN AMOK : The federal EPA seeks to impose regulations that threaten to alienate Clinton's natural allies By David Friedman, \o7 David Friedman, director of the New Economy Project, writes frequently on regional and technology issues\f7
The Nation : After Jupiter: How Likely Are We to Be Hit by a Rock? By Gregory Benford, \o7 Gregory Benford is a professor of physics at UC Irvine and co-author, with William Rostler, of "Shiva Descending," a novel about an asteroid hitting Earth\f7
The World : The People Castro Can Count on During Tough Times--Cuba's Blacks By Ingrid Peritz, \o7 Ingrid Peritz is a Ford Foundation fellow at USC's Center for International Journalism and a reporter for the Montreal Gazette\f7
The World : High Noon in Moscow: Gridlock, Smog and a Thirst for Quick Riches By Gregory Freidin, \o7 Gregory Freidin, a professor of Russian at Stanford University, is a co-editor of "Russia at the Barricades: Eyewitness Accounts of the August, 1991, Coup" (M.E. Sharpe Publishers)\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Kweisi Mfume : The Driving Force Behind the Black Caucus' Increasing Clout By Gayle Pollard Terry, \o7 Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer for The Times based in Washington. She interviewed Kweisi Mfume in his office\f7
When the Trade School Is No Class Act : Congress should act to curb abuse and fraud by some exploitative operators
Small-Mindedness Knows No City Limits : The bureaucratic mentality, it seems, is alive and well in both Berkeley and Norco
The Lessons Learned From a Shake-Up : Northridge earthquake may bring about safety advances
Give LAPD Some Modern Tools to Work With : Police: A $15-million campaign for a basic computer system would free up 600,000 hours toward a safer city. By Bruce Karatz, \o7 Bruce Karatz is co-chairman of the Mayor's Alliance for a Safer L.A. and chairman and chief executive officer of Los Angeles-based Kaufman & Broad Home Corp\f7
Constitution Faces a Triple Threat : Under the guise of fiscal limits, a movement is attempting to pervert our rights, threatening our health and safety. By Robert H. Sulnick, \o7 Robert H. Sulnick is executive director of the American Oceans Campaign, based in Santa Monica. and \f7
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Woodstock '94: How I Was Baptised in Mud and Became a Convert By Amy Wu, \o7 Amy Wu is a journalist and a student at New York University. \f7
REAL ESTATE
Suddenly Sunflowers : No longer relegated to the alley fence or the corn row, it seems everyone's sprouting up : sunflowers in Southland gardens these days. By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Villa Deal Has All-Star Cast By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Get Lowdown on Low-Down Home Buying
SBA Extends Deadline for Quake Victims By Jan Hickenbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; She \o7 is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization. \f7
YOUR MORTGAGE : 'Garbage,' 'Junk' Fees Spur Consumer Lawsuits By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gardening
GARDENING : Dropped Fruit Is Normal for Most Citrus Trees By Jack E. Christensen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Green Thumb : Pepper Surprise By Judith Carter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Carter cautiously tends a small garden in the San Gabriel Valley. and \f7
HOME IMPROVEMENT : For Cool Relaxation, Build Tree Bench By Steve Ellingson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What to Look For in Selecting Range Hood From Popular Mechanics
Real Answers
Home Improvement : Stay Cool for Less With New Unit By James Dulley, He is \o7 a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant\f7
SPORTS
The Shuler Plan : Tennessee Standout Seen Extending Redskins' Royal Line at Quarterback By Michael Knisley, THE SPORTING NEWS
Raiders Control the Rams : Pro football: They open a 20-3 halftime lead and go on to a 29-20 victory. Hostetler passes for 169 yards. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Spring, Their Fancies Will Turn to Dream Team III By Scott Howard-cooper
Holy Bull Puts the Rabbit Back in Hat : Horse racing: Colt withstands pressure from Commanche Trail, who was put in race to increase chances of Tabasco Cat, and wins the Travers. From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Clearwater Leads but Isn't Happy From Associated Press
Kennedy McKinney Suffers First Defeat From Staff and Wire Reports
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Kirby, Masakayan Cruise, Then Struggle to Advance By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : McGwire Is Star on Moon's Return Associated Press
Marquis, Sorgi Go 1-2 in Diving Meet
DEL MAR : Pace Is Right for D'hallevant in Pat O'Brien By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Junior World Series Has Howard's Stamp All Over It : Little League: He hits two three-run homers in Thousand Oaks' 20-3 title-game victory. By Matthew Rudy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOWLING / DANA HADDAD : Forkel Picked Himself Up and the Pins Began Falling Down By Dana Haddad
Paulinho Feels Good Enough to Heal Salsa : Soccer: He has the flu and almost doesn't play, but he manages to score two second-half goals in team's 2-1 victory over Vancouver. By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAUGUS SPEEDWAY : 7 Cylinders Still Plenty for Cromsigt By Ron Stapp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disciple of Discipline : Coach Bill Fitch Has Reputation as a Tough Rebuilder, and That May Be Put to Test With Clippers By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASCAR's Irvan Injured in Crash : Motor racing: Driver is in critical condition with head and lung injuries after hitting the wall during practice at the Michigan International Speedway. From Associated Press
Baseball Strike: Developments From Day 9
Game Is Too Young to Die By Jim Murray
Dolphins Seeking Sanders : Football: Even Miami's players are chipping in to lure the Pro Bowl cornerback to Florida this season. From Associated Press
That Caps It : Talking of Salaries, Football Has a Thing or Two to Teach Baseball By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Facing Period of Adjustment By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Chapman, It's a Banner Day : College football: Finding able bodies no problem as sport returns to the campus after a 62-year hiatus. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonds Pleads Hardship, Wins Case as Judge Proves to Be Fan \o7 Associated Press\f7
Down But not Out : Demotion to Minor Leagues Proves to Be a Blessing for Dodger Shortstop Jose Offerman and Angel Reliever Mike Butcher During Major League Strike : MIKE BUTCHER By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down But not Out : Demotion to Minor Leagues Proves to Be a Blessing for Dodger Shortstop Jose Offerman and Angel Reliever Mike Butcher During Major League Strike : JOSE OFFERMAN By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thinking the World of Little Leaguers By Mike Downey
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : For Nick Price, Winning Ways Began With Losing By Thomas Bonk
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Intensity Absent in Lax Scrimmage By Jim Hodges
AUTO RACING : Many Drivers Begin 1995 Ride Switching By Mike Harris, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Prosecutors Move to Block Henley
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Most of Scrimmage Dismays Robinson By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Florida Atop Another Poll Associated Press
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Voting Rule Cries for Compromise By Ross Newhan
Rams' Pass Rush Makes Dash to Sidelines By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAM NOTEBOOK : Raiders Make Things Tough at Corners--Again By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cadigan's Gamble on the Cap Doesn't Quite Pay Off : Football: Former USC star tears up $850,000 contract with the Jets hoping for $2 million and, months later, has to accept less from the Bengals. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 10-Year-Old System That Revolutionized Sports : Pro basketball: Then-NBA vice president David Stern helped push through a plan for the 1984-85 season that was the start of the salary cap. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strongwoman Jones Brings a Lot to Table : Arm-Wrestling World Champion Also an Actress, Track Assistant By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
THE METROPOLITAN DIVIDE : In Los Angeles, the Grass Is Never Greener on the Other Side of Town By Patt Morrison
MIND AND BODY : Persecution Complex By Ellen Alperstein
L.A. SPEAK : River Guide Gab By Jerry Dunn
CLOSE-UP : Am I Blue? By Chris Joseph
Merchants of Virtue : By Shifting Their Party's Longtime Focus From Money to Values a Trio of Thinkers Hopes To Win Over the Agenda--and the Soul--of the GOP By Nina J. Easton, \o7 Staff writer Nina J. Easton's last piece for this magazine was "Novel L.A."--the city as portrayed in fiction. Maloy Moore assisted with the research for this article\f7
The Retro-cons By Nina J. Easton
The Good Soldier : As the Military Downsizes, the War-Hardened Vietnam Generation is Retiring, Including Army Legend Alfred Baker By Robin Wright, \o7 A former Mideast correspondent for the Sunday Times of London, Robin Wright covers global affairs out of The Times' Washington bureau. Her last article was about Tajikistan\f7
A Father's Crusade : Eight years after a CHP officer murdered his daughter, Sam Knott is still trying to childproof the world. By Steve Salerno, Steve Salerno is a San Diego-based journalist now working on a book about a murder for hire. His last story for the magazine was "Weekend at Camp Sell-a-Lot," on new sales training techniques
KIDS' STYLE : Small Worlds : An Outdoor Classroom By Susan Heeger
KIDS' STYLE : Small Worlds : Centers of Attention By Susan Heeger
KIDS' STYLE : Small Worlds : The Comfort Zone By Susan Heeger
RESTAURANTS : LEAN AND MEAN : Fat-Free Pizzas, Cheesecake, Tacos: Guilt-Free Gorging! Too Good to Be True? Maybe. By S. Irene Virbila
TRAVEL
Destination: Poland : THE SCHINDLER'S LIST TOUR : A journey, inspired by Spielberg's Holocaust film, through the remnants of Jewish life in Poland By Jack Schnedler J.S...Bd: \o7 Schnedler Is Travel Editor Of The Chicago Sun-times. \f7
On a Trip to Mexico, Minors and Paperwork Go Together : Red tape: Children traveling with grandparents, for example, need notarized, written permission from both their mother and father. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER; \o7 Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips\f7
Top B & Bs and Inns
No More Big Cruise Liners to Galapagos
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
Daily Updates on Western Fires
New Info-Central in Sonoma Valley
A Museum Just for 'Vettes
Fall Carnegie Tickets
Mapping Moscow
A New Star on the High Seas By Shirley Slater and Harry Basch, \o7 Slater and Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines\f7
Destination: Pennsylvania : The Allegheny Alternative : In a state where most people think only of Philadelphia or Amish Country, the scenic forests of northwestern Pennsylvania are their own best advertisement By James T. Yenckel J.T.Y...Bd: Washington Post
Destination: France : IMPRESSIONS OF VAN GOGH : A Pilgrimage to the Place Where the Artist Died and a Look Into the Creative Soul By Philip Brooker P.B...Bd: \o7 Brooker Is An Artist With The Miami Herald. His Paintings Have Been Displayed In Galleries In Paris, New York and Miami\f7
Collecting Postcards From the Heart By Eileen Ogintz
An Inn With a Mission: Bargains By Hank Kovell
Hiking: Lake Tahoe Basin : Pay Attention to the Little Lakes, Too By John Mckinney
Backpack & Budget : Ah, to be Carefree, Under 21 and Able to Rent a Car By Lucy Izon
Weekend Escape: Santa Monica : Heat Wave Hotel : It wasn't a glitch-free stay, but a room by the bay was a perfect way to beat the soaring mercury By Shawn Hubler, \f7 and TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Hubler writes for The Times Metro section.
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