What happened on June 26, 1994

MAGAZINE

NEWS

REAL ESTATE

BOOKS

Separated by Differences : How Do the Laws of the Land Institutionalize Discrimination? : CREATED EQUAL: Why Gay Rights Matter to America, By Michael Nava and Robert Dawidoff (St. Martin's Press: $16.95; 144 pp.) David L. Ulin, David L. Ulin is book editor of the Los Angeles Reader, and the author of "Cape Code Blues" (Red Dust), a book of poems
Speaking From Experience : LAST WATCH OF THE NIGHT: Essays Too Personal and Otherwise, By Paul Monette (Harcourt, Brace: $21.95; 320 pp.) Lawrence Chua, Lawrence Chua is the managing editor of BOMB Magazine and a founding member of the black radio collective, Radio Bandung
More Read About Than Read Roy Berocay (Reuters), translated from Spanish by Enrique Lopetegui
Fiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Fiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction
Fiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Escape, by DAYTON LUMMIS
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
He She We : Reading Stonewall Robert Dawidoff, Robert Dawidoff is the co-author with Michael Nava of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to America" (St. Martin's Press); he is a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School
After Eden : A SENSE OF PLACE, A SENSE OF TIME, By John Brinckerhoff Jackson (Yale University Press: $22.50; 212 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Who Is to Blame? : A new book about the war crimes of the 20th Century examines both the hazards and urgency of honesty : THE WAGES OF GUILT: Memories of War in Germany and Japan, By Ian Buruma (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $25; 330 pp.) William H. Gass, William H. Gass is a novelist and critic and the director of the International Writers Center at Washington University in St. Louis. Due out next year is his novel "The Tunnel," the fictionalized memoir of a historian sympathetic to the Nazi regime
Coming of Age : TENNESSEE WILLIAMS: Everyone Else Is an Audience, By Ronald Hayman (Yale University Press: $27.50; 268 pp.) David Ehrenstein, David Ehrenstein is a free-lance writer and critic

TRAVEL

OPINION

Santa Monica High Yearbook
PERSPECTIVE ON JAPAN : The Emperor of My Children : As a symbol of the nation as a single family, the imperial family is both 'above the clouds' and 'of the people.' HILARY HINDS KITASEI, Hilary Hinds Kitasei, a writer based in Washington, is married to a Japanese television correspondent. and
A MATTER OF JUSTICE : Preparing the Defense : Assembling a Team and Devising a Strategy to Defend Simpson Charles L. Lindner, Charles L. Lindner is past president of the Los Angeles County Criminal Bar Assn and counsel of record in 13 capital cases
PLATFORM : How to Slake Our Parched State's Thirst--It's in the Stars PETER H. GLEICK, PETER H. GLEICK directs the global environment program of the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment and Security in Oakland. He has a sunny outlook on California's water problems :
But Can They Pull an Upset Again?
Codifying Indifference and Exclusion : Congress would protect manufacturers' interests to the detriment of women's health. GLORIA STEINEM, Gloria Steinem, the co-founder of Ms. magazine, is the author of "Moving Beyond Words" (Simon & Schuster, 1994).
At the Stretch on Health Care--But What's the Plan? Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic Monthly. His book on the historical significance of environmentalism, "A Moment on the Earth," will be published by Viking Penguin
LEARN's Reforms: Last Stop Before Vouchers or Breakup? : For ailing school district, the broad-based coalition remains the best hope
The State : For L.A., World Cup Is More Than Soccer Games Joel Kotkin, 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. He is also business-trends analyst for Fox TV
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : Students' Hate Crime Shouldn't Go Unpunished MARK CROMER, Mark Cromer is the editor of Low Magazine, a publication on the campus of Cal Poly, Pomona.
A MATTER OF JUSTICE : Understanding The Abuse : Trapped in a Pattern of Pain Where No One Can Help Andrea Dworkin, Andrea Dworkin is the author of "Letters From a War Zone" (Lawrence Hill Books) , "Pornography: Men Possessing Women" (Plume) and "Woman Hating: A Radical Look at Sexuality" (NAL-Dutton)
Bus Fare Hike
The Nation : A Check List for the President if He Wants to Have a Prayer in '96 William Schneider, William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN
O.J. Simpson
Los Angeles Times Interview : Ian McKellen : Coming Out for an Actor Can Be Soul Reviving--and Tough Geraldine Baum, Geraldine Baum is a reporter in The Times New York bureau
The Nation : Despite GOP Attacks, Clinton Foreign Policy Echos Bush's Robert L. Borosage, Robert L. Borosage is director of the Campaign for New Priorities and is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies
Farmer in Rat Habitat
Gay Teacher Driven Out
Community Policing
Franklin D. Murphy
When Welfare Works : More good news comes out of Riverside County's successful program

ENTERTAINMENT

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

FOOD

Seasonal Fruit : Where to Pick 'Em
MARKETS : Ceylon, It's Been Good to Know You LINDA BURUM
Meat Handling Basics DANIEL P. PUZO
Pasta on the Vine JOAN DRAKE
Summer Wines: Think Pink DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Fourth of July : The Out-of-Towners LEE BAILEY, Bailey is the author of the newly released "Lee Bailey's Long Weekend" (Clarkson Potter), from which this is excerpted. and
Seasonal Fruit : The Berries of Summer SHARON KRAMIS, Kramis is the author of the newly released "Berries: A Country Garden Cookbook" (Collins Publishers: San Francisco) from which this article is excerpted. and
Seasonal Fruit : GARDEN FRESH : All That Razz SYLVIA THOMPSON
Fourth of July : Winging It BEV BENNETT
American Chef : Cuisine and Moi GAVRIL LOURIE, Lourie is currently chef de cuisine at the Los Angeles catering company Along Came Mary
American Corn BETTY ROSBOTTOM
So This Is the New USDA? DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARTY LINE : In a Chado da Vida KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

SPORTS

BUSINESS

What happened on June 26, 1994

MAGAZINE

Loose Threads : Cross Colours was once the clothing label of choice for the hip hop crowd. But the company's unraveling was as dramatic as its overnight success. Lewis McAdams, Lewis MacAdams is a Los Angeles-based journalist, poet and filmmaker

THE MEAT OF THE MATTER : Rib Eye, New York Strip or Porterhouse: At Ruth's Chris, Beefed-Up Fare Is Big Time S. Irene Virbila

THE BIZ : Doc Hollywood Kathleen Moloney

HARD BARGAINS : Let the Buyer Be Where the Goods Are, Especially When Shopping in a Warehouse Wanda Coleman

Style: Fashion : Stretching It ROCHELLE SPEARMAN

STATE OF MIND : Giving Peace a Chant Janet Kinosian

NEWS

Fay Describes Caning, Seeing Resulting Scars from Reuters

Two Teens Sent to Mental Center for Dad's Grisly Death Associated Press

Traffic Jam in Internet Metaphors THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF

Spousal Abuse Is Rarely Prosecuted as a Felony in O.C. : Crime: Statistics indicate an absence of vigorous pursuit of cases in the county--95% of arrests end up as misdemeanors. D.A. says overall data is incomplete. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

WORLD CUP USA 1994 : America's Passion Play : The United States' Surprising Success in the First Round has Allowed Its Fans a Chance to Feel the Heat that Is Synonymous with World Cup Competition LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

'Poster Father' Weary of Sour Fate : Kentucky: Tom Fletcher still lives in the hillside house where Lyndon Johnson visited. He voices resentment over media interest in his life story, in which most luck has been bad. ALLEN G. BREED, ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. Effort for Everglades Gives Sugar Growers Bitter Aftertaste : Florida: Runoff from the cane fields is contributing to the destruction of wildlife in one of the most important ecosystems in the country, environmentalists say. PAUL RAEBURN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLUMN ONE : Smoke, Fire and Funding : Has the state's anti-smoking program gone too far? Critics decry use of Proposition 99 money for political research, lobbying and brass-knuckled ads. But backers cite dramatic gains. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

WORLD CUP USA 1994 : World Cup Is Positively The Best Event for Them BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Tenants of Sea Castle Units Could Be Left Out in the Cold : Housing: Landlord is seeking to exempt the quake-damaged oceanfront landmark from rent control. Residents, whose apartments are still uninhabitable, could be priced out of their homes. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

British Veto Leaves EU Groping for Consensus on New Leader From Times Wire Services

Winds, Heat Fan Brush Fires in 4 Counties DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Weary Democrats Get on the Offensive : Politics: Party leaders defend Clinton agenda and accuse GOP of being taken over by 'radical right.' ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

LEIMERT PARK : Loans Aim to Spur Home Ownership ERIN J. AUBRY

Late Payments Diminish Associated Press

KOREATOWN : Janitors Claim They Are Owed $120,000 JAKE DOHERTY

Record Borrowing for Budget Expected : Legislature: Democrats and Republicans alike want to adopt a plan this week to avoid another 1992-style impasse. Unique political dynamics, deficit complicate this year's situation. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Hospitals Found to Skip Pregnancy Hepatitis B Test Associated Press

Simpson Prosecution Readies for Hearing : Courts: High-level official in district attorney's office is added to the case. Grand jurors tell of proceedings. SONIA NAZARIO and PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

LEIMERT PARK : Loan Program Aims to Spur Home Ownership ERIN J. AUBRY

'El Cid' Michael Wilmington

A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside. MICHAEL KRIKORIAN

World IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : President's Troops Advance on Rivals From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Blobby Fat About to Leap Atlantic Associated Press

World IN BRIEF : HAITI : Isolation Grows as U.S. Flights End From Times Staff and Wire Reports

'Gettysburg' Peter Rainer

Panel OKs Bill to Register Domestic Partnerships Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer

S. Koreans Mark War's Anniversary Reuters

World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Fight Between Clans Kills 30, Hurts 300 From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Volunteer Patrols Join Police on Russian Streets : Crime: Neighborhood enforcers say they leave officers free to concentrate on serious offenses. But some critics fear the force may harass citizens. BETH KNOBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

The Young and the Anxious PETER H. KING

Home Alone After Home Improvement MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Turning Up Heat on Tobacco Firms : As Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Smoking Ads Get Bolder, Some Say They Overstate the Dangers of Cigarettes PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Council OKs 'Empowerment Zone' Application : Renewal: Eastside and South-Central would receive the lion's share of $100 million in federal funding. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

SOUTHWEST : Trip Gives Cadet a New View of D-Day ERIN J. AUBRY

German Tourist Survives Plunge From 15th Floor Associated Press

Bosnia Cease-Fire Talks Called Off From Times Wire Services

SOUTH-CENTRAL : Women Filmmakers Lend Hand to Teens SANDRA HERNANDEZ

San Diego Emerges as Model in Handling Spouse Abuse Cases MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

WORLD CUP USA 1994 : COMMENTARY : If This Keeps Up, Hot-Stove Soccer Isn't Far Behind BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR

SOUTH-CENTRAL : Adopt-A-Building Program Seeks Aid SANDRA HERNANDEZ

THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : Their Lips Are Sealed : But Grand Jury Members Talk About How Gruesome Accounts Affect Them RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Cat Gives All 9 Lives in Cushioning Child's Fall Off Third Floor Balcony Reuters

Whale Watch Added to Oil Spill Chores Associated Press

Iowa GOP Gears Up for '96 With Presidential Poll RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

United Way Cuts Grants to Valley Agencies DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bush Library Team Plays First Inning in Bowling Alley : History: Yale baseball glove, gifts from foreign governments, documents, and old furniture from the ex-president's childhood are included. Officials are preparing for museum's opening in 1997. MICHAEL GRACZYK, ASSOCIATED PRESS

'The Living End' Kevin Thomas

$800,000 Stolen From Basement; 5 Held Associated Press

DOWNTOWN : Hopes Brighten for Second Neon Gallery TOMMY LI

EASTSIDE : Panel Fails to Quell Adelante Study Fears MARY ANNE PEREZ

NEWS ANALYSIS : Cost of Moving, Lifestyle Kept Taco Bell Here DONALD WOUTAT and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

31 Years Later, Train Robber Enjoys Life in Rio : Brazil: Scotland Yard knows where Ronald Biggs is but can't touch him. For $50, however, any tourist can drop by for lunch and hear his tales of the $7.3-million heist and his life on the run. TODD LEWAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinic Gives Youths Lessons in Self-Esteem : Center Has Been Helping Troubled South-Central Children for 70 Years LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER

'Crazy' Counselor Sows Seeds for College, Reaps 100% MARY ESCH, ASSOCIATED PRESS

From War to Peace : As Army Sounds Retreat From Ft. Ord, Base Finds New Life as CSU Campus RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Despite 30-Year War on Poverty, Only the Faces Seem to Change : Appalachia: In 1964, President Johnson vowed to eradicate poverty in America. But problem remains and successes are few. DAN SEWELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gulf Soldier's Widow Gets Life Term for His Insurance Slaying Reuters

4 Miami Policemen Convicted of Coverup in Dealer's Death Associated Press

Failed Rwanda Truce Halts Evacuation : Central Africa: U.N. suspends plan to move 600 refugees. France deploys more troops to region. From Associated Press

A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL MICHAEL KRIKORIAN

N.Y. Bomb Plot Figure Fires Lawyer, May Testify from Associated Press

Russians Leave Germany Minus Fond Farewells MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

WORLD CUP USA 1994 : Is the Wait Over for U.S. Soccer? : Fans: Longtime followers of the sport rewarded as the U.S. team's success begets an increase in popularity. MATT WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

El Mariachi : The Hours Can Be Long and Late, the Work Hard to Find, but Tradition Compels the Strolling Minstrels to Continue Practicing Their Unique Door-to-Door Artistry. JOSE JESUS VARGAS

Fur Flies Over Controversial Proposals to Curb Colonies of Stray Cats PAT DURKIN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Toscani Uses Reagan Caricature as AIDS Comment Reuters

Riordan Is Investor in Firm With Metro Rail Contract : Ethics: Mayor's related actions may have violated conflict-of-interest law, experts say. He defends his role. DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

WORLD CUP USA 1994 : Soccer in the Colonies : British Were Going to Keep a Stiff Upper Lip, but Things Have Changed: How 'Bout Them Irish! WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Boston Fire Kills Fireman Associated Press

BOYLE HEIGHTS : She Has Vibes Down to a Science MARY ANNE PEREZ