What happened on July 24, 1994

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Rethinking Immigration: Intent Must Shape Policy By Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and an international fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Business in Los Angeles\f7
The Traumatic Birth of Health Reform By Kevin Phillips, \o7 Kevin Phillips, publisher of American Political Report, is the author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor." His new book, "Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics," will be published in September\f7
Mexican Food: Filling Loneliness of American Life By Richard Rodriguez, \o7 Richard Rodriguez, an editor at the Pacific News Service, is the author of "Days of Obligation" (Viking)\f7
The Nation : Truth in a 'Conspiriocracy:' What Can We Ever Believe? By Neal Gabler, \o7 Neal Gabler is the author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood" (Anchor/Doubleday). He is now writing a book about Walter Winchell\f7
The World : For North Korea's Ruling Elite, All Roads May Lead to Doom By Robert A. Manning, \o7 Robert A. Manning, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, is a former State Department adviser on Asian policy\f7
The Nation : Disney Shapes Cultural Id Through Parks \o7 and \f7 Movies By Steven D. Stark, \o7 Steven D. Stark, who has written for the Atlantic Monthly, is a commentator for National Public Radio and CNN\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : David Ellwood : The Harvard Academic at the Center of Clinton's Welfare Reform Plan By Gayle Pollard Terry, \o7 Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer based in Washington for The Times. She interviewed the assistant secretary in his office at the Department of Health and Human Services. and \f7
Berlusconi Tries to Pull a Fast One
Can Woolsey Pull It Off? : The CIA: The agency that limped in from the cold
Don't Fire Indiscriminately : The problem with a simple-minded bring-a-gun-and-you're-out school policy
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SIMPSON CASE : Racism Ploy Can Only Hurt Blacks : Revealing the detective's history will strengthen suspicions about LAPD; it's cynical and has little to do with a defense. By Kimberle Crenshaw, \o7 Kimberle Crenshaw is a professor of law at UCLA School of Law. \f7
Once Again, the Helping Hand Is All Thumbs : The U.S. must back off its pledge to support Ukraine's 'territorial integrity.' By Jonathan Clarke, \f7 and \o7 Jonathan Clarke, a member of the British diplomatic service for 20 years, is now at the Cato Institute in Washington.
The Real U.S. Senate Race: Advertising Man vs. Advertising Man By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate School and a political analyst for KCAL-TV\f7

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What happened on July 24, 1994

NEWS

BASKETBALL : Area, Out-of-Town Stars Shine Bright at Slam-N-Jam By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

A summary of selected City Hall actions in the past week affecting Central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian

Trunks and Trapezes By Geoff Boucher

Casting Bread on Troubled Waters : Struggling Homeboy Bakery Gave a Former Gang Member a Place to Start Over By Frank Rangel, \o7 Rangel was interviewed by Times Staff Writer Kevin Baxter. \f7

Field of Dreams : Officer Helps Community Realize Goal for a Lot to Bloom With Soccer By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Hospital Reaches Out to Ill Russian Babies : Medicine: St. Vincent Medical Center will train surgeons in Russia to correct heart defects in babies. One girl who came to the U.S. for surgery is expected to live a fuller life. By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Doctor Alleges Bias in Lawsuit Against Hospital : Medicine: The former head of the nephrology division at King-Drew Medical Center says age and race discrimination prompted his ouster. Three other doctors have filed similar suits against the facility. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER

SOUTH-CENTRAL : Band Plays On, Even Without Instruments By Enrique Lavin

Funeral Director Must Curtail Activity By Enrique Lavin

SOUTH : Ex-Teacher, YMCA in Legal Dispute By Enrique Lavin

DOWNTOWN : Hotel Owner Fights Operating Controls By Tommy Li

LITTLE TOKYO : Exhibit Spotlights Terminal Island By Tommy Li

Arraignment Set in Shooting Case By Tommy Li

HUNTINGTON PARK : Surge Seen in Fake-ID Business By Simon Romero

COMMERCE : Nonprofits Learn About Media Access By Simon Romero

HUNTINGTON PARK : Mayor Recovering After Collapse By Simon Romero

SOUTHWEST : Tightening Bonds By Sharing Stories By Erin J. Aubry

Chief Auto Plays Its Part in Student Hiring By Erin J. Aubry

EASTSIDE : For Teen, Reward Is in Volunteering By Mary Anne Perez

KOREATOWN : Korean Grocers Face Legal Setback By Geoff Boucher

TEMPLE BEAUDRY : 11 Filipino Interns Get a Taste of Politics By Jake Doherty

Doing a Banged-Up Job : To Stay on Top in His Business, James Toney Needs Sparring Partners By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Fremont High's Scott Is Spending His Summer Running Around Country : Track: He's competed in meets from Oakland to Tennessee, and is heading to Florida for the Junior Olympics championships. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Recruiters Look On as QBs Show Their Stuff By Will Etheridge, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

RSVP / THE SOCIAL CITY : Tribute to Nixon Had Everything--Except the Salad By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Mary Lou Loper's column is published Sundays

French Kitsch-ing With a Flourish By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Well, It's One Way to Dress for Dinner COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF

THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Tough Row to Hoe : Independent and outspoken Hortense Miller, who has been gardening on a rugged Laguna Beach hillside since 1959, wonders who will reap what she has sown when she no longer can. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Campaign '94: Much Ado About Practically Nothing By Robin Abcarian, Robin Abcarian's column is published Wednesdays and Sundays

THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Connoisseurs of heirloom furniture clamor for his creations. The state clamors to move his rambling, treasure-filled home to make way for a freeway. But Sam Maloof remains serene amid a changing world. : A Man of the Woods By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER

What Price Pollution? Oil Spill Economics of Exxon Valdez Trial : Environment: Alaskans measure losses in diverse ways--missing ducks, dead seals, worm-infested salmon, a way of life. By David Foster, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bosnia Families Fight to Reunite : Balkans: War leaves multitude of children without parents. Many are among the hundreds of thousands of refugees now living in Croatia. By Snjezana Vukic, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bitter Personal Losses Engulf Bosnia Teen \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Chappaquiddick: A Fatal Attraction as Tourists Flock to Accident Site : Ted Kennedy: Twenty-five years after the car crash that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, the bridge draws 50 cars of visitors a day. A writer sees similarities to the Simpson case. By Anne Thompson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serene Kashmir a Hotbed of Rebellion, Violence : Asia: Normality is an illusion; insurgency, brutality and fear are the realities. India and Pakistan dispute the territory. By Arthur Max, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glint of Peace Blossoms in Tropical Bougainville By Geoff Spencer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Only Six Decades Away From Stone Age, Islanders Trade Fax Numbers : Papua New Guinea: Under a flaming orange headdress and clad in a loincloth, one native entrepreneur hands out business cards to foreigners seeking investment opportunities. By Geoff Spencer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Talks to End Nigerian Oil Strike Stall \o7 Reuter\f7

Boys Home Alone; Shot Halts Intruder \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Jordan Seizes Suspect in New Jersey Slaying \o7 Associated Press\f7

Biologists Brook No Obstacles to Pond Stocking : Nature: Hatchery crew hikes miles through rugged terrain, packing gallons of water, to put fish in lakes. Why? So anglers can take them out. By Glenn Adams, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russia's Latest Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Vladivostok \o7 Associated Press\f7

The Citadel Ordered to Admit Woman to All-Male Cadet Corps \o7 Associated Press\f7

Police Throw 1868 Book at Man Over Failure to Aid Them \o7 Associated Press\f7

Romancing the Stone, Wooing the Client: Cutters Try New Facet : Design: Their ancient art of crafting opulent furnishings has attracted high-profile customers. But their role has been low profile, so far. By Paul Schreiber, NEWSDAY

Justice Official Confirmed \o7 Associated Press\f7

Effort to Ban Houseboat Row Stirs Up Key West : Florida: Mayor wants to return the area to a pristine state. But residents say some vessels can't make the trip to new site. By John Pacenti, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Youngster Tunes Up on Beale Street for a Music Career : Memphis: Fledgling harmonica player spends summer at B.B. King's nightclub, picking up tips and occasionally sharing stage with the big boys. By Woody Baird, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Town Elated as Bobby Who Slapped Sassy Teen Escapes Firing \o7 Associated Press\f7

Volcano Falls Silent Again \o7 Associated Press\f7

SEXUAL WHAT? Vietnamese emigres have had to adapt in many... By Randy Lewis and Bob Elston and Mimi Ko

Suspect May Have Had Help Hiding Corpse By H.G. Reza and Gebe Martinez and Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Farewell to a Daughter, a Sister--and a Friend : Memorial: Denise Huber, the smiling face on the missing persons' posters, is remembered by those she touched. By Jaime Abdo and Lee Romney and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Rwandan Tells of Horrors, Cannibalism By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Cosmic Collision Has Earthlings Looking Skyward By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER

Portrait Emerges of Insular, Eccentric Famalaro Family By Gebe Martinez and Leslie Berkman and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Former LAPD Golden Boy Tarnished by Holdup Arrest : Police: Mike Brambles' admirers--and enemies--are shocked by the charges against him in nine robberies. By Shawn Hubler and Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

COLUMN ONE : Erasing the Grimy Side of Motel Life : Weary of the magnets for urban blight, neighbors are telling owners to clean up their act. A mixture of sadness and seediness permeates the walls. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER

GOP Presses for Delay in Health Reform Action By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

Disney Ride Gets New Laughing Matter : Theme park: Jungle Cruise spiel is revised to cover new ground and appeal to '90s visitors. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

White House Awaiting Panetta's Prescription : Politics: New staff chief is expected to try to substitute discipline for disarray. Will Clinton take the medicine? By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Refugees in Zaire Get 1st Shipments of Food and Water : Africa: U.S. military team arrives as cholera death toll climbs among Rwandans. U.N. official cites grave digging as the only success in crisis of apocalyptic scope. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Town Drowning After Mississippi Flood : Illinois: The waters receded months ago, but the only thing thriving in Fults is weeds. Even the mayor lives out of town. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER

King Hussein Stakes Future on Peace Talks With Israel By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Valley Is Cautiously Optimistic of Recovery : Poll: Times survey finds that after two years of gloom many believe they have reached end of downward slide. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Girl Killed, 11 Injured When Van Overturns : Tragedy: Lynwood basketball players were on their way to a tournament in Las Vegas. A coach apparently fell asleep at the wheel. By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Family, Friends Pay Tribute to Slain Orange County Woman : Murder: Meanwhile, investigators say suspect probably acted alone in killing the young waitress. By Dan Weikel and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Set on Saving Their Suburban Havens : As Urban Ills Spread to Once-Immune Outskirts, Many Residents Vow Not to Flee By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Only Fittest Jokes Survive in Jungle : In Updating Disneyland River Cruise, Comedy Writers Make Sure Guides Can Still Go Overboard By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Altman Likely Republican Target : Whitewater: Deputy Treasury secretary is expected to be focus of hearings. GOP concerned with possible discrepancies in his statements. By Michael Ross and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Yeltsin Advisers Urge 2-Year Delay in Elections : Russia: Aides say scheduled 1996 vote could bring Zhirinovsky to power in the midst of painful reforms. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER

ASEAN Ministers Say Group Will Accept Vietnam \o7 Reuters\f7

Clinton Defends U.S. Action on Rwanda : Africa: President rejects criticism that West was slow to act. He says America has provided 40% of relief supplies. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Foreign Policy Revamp Lit Fire of Israeli Talks : Mideast: Planners were given free rein to restructure, find new approaches to peace with Arab neighbors. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Islamic Group Appears to Take Credit for Bombing, Plane Crash By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Kim Reportedly Wants Summit With S. Korea \o7 Times Wire Services\f7

In Pay Dispute, Gambian Soldiers Seize Power in 'Bloodless' Coup \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7

THE HUBER MURDER CASE : \o7 'Though It's Still a Mystery . . . We Have Her Memory'\f7 : Tribute: Her youth counselor wrote the song to mark the 3rd anniversary of her death. It is performed at the service. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER