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What happened on March 06, 1994
BOOKS
He's Got Eyes : The 1950s are stripped bare with the reissue of Robert Frank's stark, subversive photography. : THE AMERICANS, \o7 By Robert Frank, (Scalo Publishers/DAP: $50 cloth, $26.50 paper; 179 pp.)\f7 By Grover Lewis, \o7 Grover Lewis, author of "Academy All the Way," is at work on a memoir of Texas and San Francisco called "Goodbye If You Call That Gone."\f7
Four-Wheel Drive : MERRY MEN, \o7 By Carolyn Chute (Harcourt, Brace: $24.95; 695 pp.)\f7 By William Griffin, \o7 William Griffin is working on his second novel, "Faithful but Unfortunate."\f7
Thelma and Louise, 30 Years Later : LIFE ESTATES, \o7 By Shelby Hearon (Alfred A. Knopf: $22\f7 ;\o7 231 pp.)\f7 By Pauline Mayer, \o7 Pauline Mayer is a free-lance writer and critic based in Los Angeles\f7
Art Needs Its Enemies : I AM SNOWING: The Confessions of a Woman of Prague, \o7 By Pavel Kohout\f7 . \o7 Translated from Czech by Neil Bermel (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $27.50; 308 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Born in the Tower of Babble : THE LANGUAGE INSTINCT: How the Mind Creates Language, \o7 By Steven Pinker (William Morrow: $23; 494 pp.)\f7 : PATTERNS IN THE MIND: Language and Human Nature, \o7 By Ray Jackendoff (Basic Books: $25; 239 pp.)\f7 By Roger Lewin, \o7 Roger Lewin is a writer in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His most recent book is "The Origin of Modern Humans," published by the Scientific American Library, 1993\f7
With Her Pen, Who Needs Swords? : NELLIE BLY: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist, \o7 By Brooke Kroeger (Times Books: 27.50; 614 pp.)\f7 By Patt Morrison, \o7 Patt Morrison is a Times staff writer\f7
Nonfiction By Erika Taylor
Nonfiction By Erika Taylor
Fiction By Erika Taylor
Fiction By Erika Taylor
Fiction By Erika Taylor
Nonfiction By Charles Solomon
Point of Departure, By JANE MILLER
Nonfiction By Erika Taylor
Immaterial Girl : MY LIVES, \o7 By Roseanne Arnold (Ballantine Books: $23; 146 pp.)\f7 By Leah Rozen, \o7 Leah Rozen is an associate editor at People magazine in New York and a fan of Roseanne\f7
ALWAYS RUNNING: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
FOLLOWING THE BRUSH: An American Encounter With Classical... By Charles Solomon
UNDER THE BLACK FLAG \o7 by Erik Christian Haugaard... By Charles Solomon
A SENSE OF MISSION: Historic Churches of the Southwest \o7... By Charles Solomon
THE INDEX OF LEADING CULTURAL INDICATORS: Facts and... By Charles Solomon
KING OF THE CATS: The Life and Times of Adam Clayton... By Charles Solomon
LOVERS' CHOICE \o7 by Becky Birtha (Seal Press: $10.95... By Charles Solomon
THE CABIN: Reminiscence and Diversions \o7 by David Mahmet... By Charles Solomon
Let Your Fingers Do the Reading, Too By John Lippman
NEWS
A Church Without Spirituality?
After 'Midnight'
Portrait of the Artists
First Tangos in Rome
A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
SOUTH : Input Wanted on Revitalization Plan
Becerra to Hold Town Hall Meeting
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Class Offered on Diabetes and Feet
EAST AREA : Free Home Safety Devices Available
RANCHO CIENEGA : Recreation Center to Hold Swim-a-Thon
Fair Celebrates Multiculturalism
The Wealth of Khan By Jake Doherty
In Praise of Dorsey : Despite its poor image among outsiders, a parent says the school provides blacks with some of the district's best educational opportunities. By Mary Reese Boykin, \o7 Mary Reese Boykin is surprised at how often she hears people put down Dorsey High School, in the Crenshaw area. One of the students in the Inglewood High School teacher's English class told her once, "I can't believe you send your daughter to that gangster school." Boykin says she wouldn't send her ninth-grader, Desiree, anywhere else. and \f7
Looking to the East for Cures to Western Pain : Initially skeptical of Oriental medicine, Timothy Timmons now touts the virtues of the discipline as a dean at Samra University. By Kirby Lee, \f7 and \o7 Timothy Timmons, 35, has been the academic dean at Samra University of Oriental Medicine for two years. The 25-year-old university, at 600 St. Paul Ave. in Downtown, has 300 students from more than 15 countries, and administrators say it is the oldest and largest school of Eastern medicine in the United States. Classes are taught in English, Mandarin and Korean. In 1979, Samra became the first school of Eastern medicine to be accredited by the state Department of Education. Timmons is a supervisor at Samra's clinic and teaches classes in Eastern medical theory and the study of herbs. He was interviewed by Kirby Lee.
Misperceptions of Broadway's Vitality
Stimson House
CITY 4-A BOYS' FINALS : Crenshaw Wears Another Crown : Championship: The Cougars rely on depth to maul the Dons, 72-53, because their top guns have trouble finding the target. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHERN SECTION FINALS : Verbum Dei Wins 1st Title Since 1979 By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CITY 4-A GIRLS' FINALS : Crenshaw Outlasts Roosevelt, 75-68 By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WRESTLING : Bell High Wrestlers Repeat City Section Champion Feat By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Morgan Drives Dorsey to City 4-A Finals
CITY 3-A BOYS' FINALS : Roosevelt Roughriders Pull Up Lame in Home Stretch, 56-55 By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIME
Olympic Prepares for Youth Boxing's Opening Bell By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOCCER : Belmont, Bell Have a Score to Settle By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shopping Center Rings Up Cheers By Sandra Hernandez
WEST ADAMS : Group to Aid Cuba Despite Embargo By Erin J. Aubry
LITTLE TOKYO : Hotel Reaches Out to African Americans By Iris Yokoi
CHINATOWN : 'Parent Center' Opens at School By Iris Yokoi
MID-CITY : Bus Tour Sets Sights on the Future By Jake Doherty
WINDSOR SQUARE : 100 Awards Given on Ebell Centennial By Jake Doherty
KOREATOWN : Victim Program Assists Koreans By Jake Doherty
Group Pickets Supervisor's Office Over Proposed Ban on Day Laborers By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WATTS : Service Is Theme of Scholarship
EAST LOS ANGELES : Mariachis Trumpet Their Culture By Mary Anne Perez
SOUTHEAST AREA : School Activists May Push for Secession By Mary Helen Berg
BELL GARDENS : Councilman Garcia Fined $1,500 By Mary Helen Berg
HUNTINGTON PARK : Keep Boxing Club, Supporters Ask City By Mary Helen Berg
SOUTH GATE : Engineering Lesson Takes Flight By Mary Helen Berg
WEST ADAMS : Damaged Theater to Raise Curtain Again By Erin J. Aubry
SOUTH : 3 Youth Programs Receive Grants By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Videos Put Focus on Area Crime Spots By Sandra Hernandez
Defrauded Couple Sue, Get Home Back : Crime: Courtroom victories are rare, however, over a real estate title scam that has become increasingly common. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Library Offers Toys--and Responsibility : Students can borrow any of 500 playthings at new facility. If they are returned on time and in good shape, pupils will earn points to select items to keep. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Franzia Case: Money Talks
Tax on Batteries Would Snarl Electric Car Plans
When Hatemongers Came for Minorities, Town Said No : Montana: Billings countered harassment of Jews by putting menorahs all over town. When the home of a mixed-race couple was vandalized, the painters union repaired the damage. The effort appears to have cowed the racists--at least for now. By Tom Laceky, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Money, Politics and the Future of El Toro Base
Bolsa Chica Project Seen as Boon and Example of Flawed Planning
Leave God in Scouting, and Godless Out
Garden Grove's Hail Mary Pass
Hopeful Coverage of a Violent Scene
Two Views on Sex Abstinence Week
The Cable TV Industry's Monopoly
Elevated Tollway Loan Sets New Low
Potshots at the Resale of Guns Confiscated by Police Agencies
Count Blessings, and Share Them
School Uniforms Change Behavior
A Monitoring System Is Needed for Health Care
Pentagram Is Misused as a Satanic Symbol
Let's Not Make Guinea Pigs of Pets or Children
Attempt to Prolong Dog's Life Was Cruel
Officer's Death Brings Both Sadness and Unity
Facts, Not Fiction, Should Be Basis for Land Decision
Single-Payer System Means Medical Serfdom
SCOPE Wants to Preserve the Santa Clara River
Valley Commentary : Revamped Bus System a Vital Patch in Transit Plan : While battles over rail service are being waged, short-term, less expensive solutions can ease traffic with a minimum of environmental damage. One of them is restructuring the bus system. By Gerald A. Silver and Myrna L. Silver, \o7 Gerald A. Silver and Myrna L. Silver live in Encino. Gerald Silver is president of Homeowners of Encino and is a member of the Transportation Summit, an advisory committee on Valley bus transportation\f7
Conservatives Say Clinton Health Care Bill Needs Major Surgery : Politics: Succession of mostly Republican speakers at town hall meeting criticize President's package as too reliant on bureaucrats and a potential disaster. Most prescribe pared-down alternatives. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Police Suicides Rise as Hidden Epidemic Sweeps the Country : Law enforcement: Specialists say that officers take their own lives at a rate at least double that of the general population. By Jules Loh, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Great Barrier Reef Awash With Horror Stories : Australia: Pollution, oil spills, overfishing and more than a million tourists a year threaten the coral and furrow the brows of scientists and environmentalists. By Donald J. Frederick, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Patron Saint of Ragpickers Fights for Homeless : France: Abbe Pierre, an 81-year-old former monk, gets fiendish delight out of confronting status-quo politicians with his 'holy anger.' By Elaine Ganley, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Accused of Racism on Incinerator Site : Albany: Blacks were told the plant posed no hazard. Blackened snow at governor's mansion brought action. By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazilian Army Waits in Wings as Government Tries to Clean Up Its Act : Politics: Though talk of a coup is dismissed, military leaders demand that the country's corruption and economic woes be addressed. By Todd Lewan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada Debates Building Road to Arctic Coast : Northwest Territories: Link would open a huge area to development, which could threaten environment. By Jeffrey Ulbrich, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Couple Operate Sanctuary to Save Timber Wolf Breed By Jose Martinez, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Holland Gets Ready for the Video Verdict \o7 Associated Press\f7
Battle Mayoral in New Orleans Goes to Voters : Election: Polls show Marc Morial, son of city's first black mayor, and Donald Mintz, lawyer who lost 1990 runoff, in a dead heat. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
28 Hardy Souls Volunteer to Spend Winter at the Bottom of the World : South Pole: The crew of scientists, meteorologists and others cannot leave Antarctica for the next eight months. They will live in an unheated geodesic dome; outside, temperatures can reach 100 below zero. By Mercer Cross, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Senior Patrons Peeved at McRush Put on Eating : Fast food: Older people, savoring golden years, object to being harassed for 'lingering' under the Golden Arches at outlet in Boston suburb. By John Curran, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Bittersweet Dish on Dutch Menu \o7 Associated Press\f7
Pioneers of Women Airforce Service Proved Sky Is No Limit : Aviation: As nation's first female military fliers, they freed men for overseas duty in World War II. But WASPs were not acknowledged as part of the service until 1977. By Sandra Skowron, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Census Workers Plan In-Depth Look at America's Homes \o7 Associated Press\f7
Tonya Harding Suffers Scrapes, Bruises in Assault in City Park \o7 Associated Press\f7
World Bank Lends Vietnam $96 Million to Help Farmers \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wide Expanses of Human Skin Exposed to Resurgent Polynesian Tattoos : New Zealand: A full Samoan tattoo is a mark of manhood and knowledge. Anyone who stops before the job is complete may be regarded as a coward. Women also wear the designs. By Geoff Spencer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walter Kent; Composer and Lyricist
Ezra Stone; Played Henry Aldrich on Radio Show By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kathryn Clarenbach; Co-Founder of NOW
Ivol Curtis; Retired Episcopal Bishop Held No. 2 Post in L.A. in Late '50s, '60s
John Williams; Novelist Won National Book Award
FRONT LINE PRAYER: At Grace Church in Cypress today... By Len Hall and Jerry Hicks
RIDING THE RAILS: Many commuters from the Santa Clarita...
Harvest Time: Tossing Work, Luck Into Salad : Agriculture: Gourmet greens are sent across country as a field near Camarillo produces its first profits. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traveling in Style
7 Peasants Killed in Mexico Ambush \o7 Associated Press\f7
Land Mine Blast Kills 2 Philippine Policemen \o7 Reuters\f7
Young O.C. Star Loses Eye but Not Spirit : Accident: Errant golf ball gives Olympic hopeful new hurdle. She aims to get over it. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Vietnamese Magazine Seeks Global Audience By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Empty Buildings Are Constant Reminders By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream of Olympic Gold Still Very Much Alive, but Reality Is Tougher : Comeback: Sports doctors differ on girl's future in track, but one college athlete with same problem gives her pep talk. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli West Bank Settlers' Dilemma: Stay or Move On By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Skateboard Pros: Life on the Edge : Hard-core riders thrive on thrills and an increasingly rebellious lifestyle. Two recent murder cases make some skaters wonder if the rebellion has gone too far. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : High-Profile Losses Tarnish Reputation of D.A.'s Office : Justice: Prosecutors win most cases, but failures like Menendez and McMartin invite criticism of tactics. By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Military Presence in Bosnia Seen on Rise : Balkans: There are more than 2,000 troops in largely clandestine effort. But that official number likely is low. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Counsel Nussbaum Resigns : Staff: President accepts White House lawyer's letter with 'deep regret' as search begins for successor. Talks on Whitewater-related inquiry capped series of political gaffes. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tijuana Shootout a Clash of Drug Agents, Police By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist Gets Life for Killing Abortion Doctor \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
Rightists Reject Participation in S. Africa Voting By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Tries to Put Best Face on Human Rights 'Reforms' : Dissidents: In rare visit to forced labor camp, 5 U.S. reporters see--but can't talk to--most famous prisoner. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rare Spirit of Cooperation Streamlines I-5 Crash Suits : Courts: Lawyers for plaintiffs and defense are collaborating to keep worst U.S. highway accident from becoming a legal pileup. By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : A Tale of 2 Houses: Huffington Returns to His Humble Roots By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is There a Doc in the House? By Peter H. King
Harvest Is Only Half the Battle : To Reap Profits, Growers Must Cultivate Far-Flung Markets and Outwit Competition By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Care a Key Hurdle to Clinton Welfare Plan : Reform: President's task force is hard-pressed to design affordable plan to keep his pledge to end welfare 'as we know it.' By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish Boy Aboard Strafed Van Dies \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bosnian Serb Artillery May Be Test of Cease-Fire, U.N. Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
'Garden of Death' May Yield 12 Bodies \o7 Reuters\f7
Cobain Out of Drug Coma \o7 From Reuters\f7
Vatican Agrees to Open Full Relations With South Africa By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christopher Sees Vietnam Trip 'Sometime in Future' : Diplomacy: Secretary of state says U.S. not ready for broader moves to upgrade Hanoi ties. He is visiting Asia. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arabs, Israeli Troops Clash \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Reno Intervenes to Let Convict Visit His Dying Son \o7 From Associated Press\f7
'Conservative Summit' Denounces Bush, Much of GOP : Politics: Participants reveal significant divisions within the Republican Party on key issues ranging from health care to immigration. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Ex-Mayor's Son Wins Runoff in New Orleans : Election: Marc Morial, whose father was city's first black leader, captures 54% of votes in campaign marred by racist and anti-Semitic flyers. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Prisoner Struggling With Police Dies
Grace Slick Accused of Aiming Gun at Officers \o7 Associated Press\f7
NASA Baffled by Strange Reading on Fuel Line of Shuttle Power Unit \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Gunman Slain by Utah Deputy Who Slipped In With Hostages \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Woman, Dead for 7 Years, Found in House With Son \o7 Associated Press\f7
Girl Dies When Car Rolls Over 5 Times
Brown, Garamendi Rally Orange County Democrats By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds 'Power Rangers' Stirs Aggression By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spielberg Wins Directors' Award for 'Schindler's List' By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For the Record
Victims
Killing of Baby Girls
Bernardi and CRA
Central Library Sunday Hours
Quake Tax Deductions
Ramos on Polanco
Firefighter Exam
Can New Pershing Square Prevail?
Faster Appraisals Costly in Long Run
Carefully Compare ARM Financing
Can New Pershing Square Prevail? : Destroyed Condos May Not Be Repaired
Local Firm Helps With Home Exchanges
Democratization of Multiple Listings
No Home Prices
High Risks Involved in Owner Financing
Demon Wrestling
I Won't Dance
Favorite Escape
Just in Time
Simple English?
Don't Miss Middle East
Friends Outside : A year-old St. Vincent de Paul Society program helps Orange County gang members, juvenile criminals and other at-risk youths with counseling, referrals and a placement service to find jobs. So far, employers have been receptive. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making a Difference, One Young Woman at a Time By Robin Abcarian, \o7 Robin Abcarian's column is published Wednesdays and Sundays. \f7
State of the Union By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruise Control By Martin Miller
Russian Handicrafts Turn From Red to Green : Fads: The lifting of the Iron Curtain has brought local shops a rush of matroshka dolls and other knickknacks from the former Soviet Union. By Glen Justice, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL CLIMES : Tray Chic : Miss Kitty updates the '40s cigarette girls with campy costumes. Among their wares: candy and condoms. By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Con Artistry COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Looking at Another Side to 'Cosmic Prize'
Get Ready for 'Legends of Hollywood--the Sequel'
Toil and Trouble : Employment: Day laborers say they only want to make an honest living, but some merchants and residents want them banished. The conflict in Ladera Heights has prompted an effort to restrict job seekers. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W. Hollywood May Order Rate Cut for Cable TV By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Arts: Temple to Dedicate Stained-Glass Windows
BRIEFLY : College: Auditions for Theater Training Program
BEVERLY HILLS : Longtime City Clerk Ushijima Announces She Will Retire By G. Jeannette Avent
WEST ADAMS : She's Seen to It That the Show Goes On By Erin J. Aubry
CULVER CITY : School Board Proceeds With Plan to Relocate Immersion Programs
CRENSHAW : Public Invited to Perform at Mall
A summary of selected Los Angeles City Hall actions this... By Michael Krikorian
Scene Stealers : Looking for panoramic crop shot? A seascape, floating golf green or military outpost? And how about cheap labor? It seems as though everyone outside Hollywood has something to offer the film and television industry. By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Seniors : LINDA FELDMAN : Proof That It's Never Too Late to Dream
Regional Report : BOYLE HEIGHTS : Real Estate Firm Sponsors School Toy Library By Diane Seo
Regional Report : SAN PEDRO : Letter Blitz Halts Proposed Tax on Businesses By Greg Krikorian
BRIEFLY : Research: New Group Founded to Fight Diabetes
POLITICS : 8 Will Vie for Council Seats in Beverly Hills By G. Jeanette Avent, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Hudsucker Industries Proves No Match for Wham-O By Judy Brennan
The Next '12 Angry Men'? Well, the Bidding Was Furious By Jane Galbraith
Still Seeking, No Desperation : The director of 'Desperately Seeking Susan' ends her self-imposed hiatus with an Oscar nomination By Bronwen Hruska
Will 'Island' Cycle Float Into the Taper? By Don Shirley
Learning to Love Elgar--in All Phases By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
BRIGITTE FASSBAENDER. Schubert Lieder, with Cord Garben... By Walter Price
WAGNER: Excerpts From "Tannhauser," "Gotterdammerung" and... By Walter Price
WAGNER: "Der Fliegende Hollander." Alfred Muff, Ingrid... By Walter Price
DURUFLE: Requiem, Opus 9; Four Motets, Opus 10. Master... By Susan Bliss
THREE SONG RECITALS. Erna Berger, soprano; Gunther... By Walter Price
GIUSEPPE DE LUCA: Arias, duets and ensembles. Giuseppe de... By Walter Price
Jazz Spotlight By Zan Stewart
In Brief By Dennis Hunt
In Brief By Steve Hochman
VARIOUS ARTISTS "Rhythm, Country & Blues" \o7 MCA\f7... By Richard Cromelin
ELVIS COSTELLO "Brutal Youth" \o7 Warner Bros.\f7... By Chris Willman
Necessary Business
ALBUM REVIEW : * * * * NINE INCH NAILS, "The Downward Spiral"; \o7 Nothing/TVT/Interscope\f7 By Robert Hilburn
RAP, ROUND II: As prominent black leaders challenge the... By Chuck Philips
JONES ALONE: Rickie Lee Jones fans got a treat when the... By Robert Levine
Record Execs Taking Rap From Critics Charging Racism By Chuck Philips
While the current version of Primus takes a break...
Beverly Hills (213) on the Outs With Victor Drai By Kathie Jenkins
Putting That MTV Guy to Death : Denis Leary still has the bite that cemented his antsy persona, from 'No Cure for Cancer' to his Cindy Crawford ravings. But with 'The Ref,' he's set his sights higher. Is America ready for Denis Leary, movie star? By Michael Walker, \o7 Michael Walker is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles\f7
Expatriate Games : Fed up with Hollywood, Oscar-winning screenwriter Stirling Silliphant moved to Thailand to escape the posturing and power plays. But the very things he fled followed him there when he wrote a movie for TV By Daniel Cerone, \o7 Daniel Cerone is a Times staff writer\f7
Plumbing the Depths : On Nine Inch Nails' 'Downward Spiral,' Trent Reznor mines a dark personal vein. Is it self-exhumation--or group therapy? By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Hugh Grant Is Veddy Veddy Busy : The 33-year-old actor may or may not be the next great British romantic leading man--remember Cary?--but he's working on it with three new films, including 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Is It Theater? Is It Radio? Does It Matter? : When her play-producing dreams evaporated, Susan Loewenberg put a new spin on a different medium, winning praise--and a few jeers--for her success By Sean Mitchell, \o7 Sean Mitchell is an occasional contributor to Calendar\f7
COVER STORY : Dance to the Edge : A controversial L.A. modern dance trend that some are calling Hyperdance emphasizes athleticism, endurance and risk, serving as a timely metaphor for survival in an age of disaster By Lewis Segal, \o7 Lewis Segal is The Times' dance writer\f7
Soundgarden in Full Sonic Bloom : SOUNDGARDEN By Richard Cromelin
BUSINESS
Trade With Vietnam
Coming Monday
Schraith Joins Board of Irvine's Pinnacle Micro
The newest thing in the shoe business is based on a centuries-old design, and manufacturers are stepping up their efforts to get a foothold in the market for ... : THE SHOE OF THE FUTURE : Footwear: The sandals craze has prompted companies to develop designs fit for everything from canoeing and sailing to hiking or simply knocking about. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Shadows, One Acquires a Feel for Substance By James Flanigan
VIEW FROM WASHINGTON / JAMES RISEN : Tyson's Academic Tome Sets Tone for Clinton's Stand on Japanese Trade By James Risen
Legacy of the Sole : Franciscan Continues Art of Handcrafting Sandals By Greg Johnson
Electrical Workers Union Wins Delco Election by 1 Vote By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond to Market Videotape Series
Mega-Medicine : Hospital Merger Plans Raise the question: Is Bigger Better? By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lessons Emerge From Years of U.S. Dickering With Japan : Trade: The first is, expect no voluntary concessions. Another is to ignore Tokyo's competitive strength at your peril. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRA Shopping? Now Is Bargain-Basement Time By Kathy M. Kristof
Bus Shelter Can Still Be Tax Shelter By Carla Lazzareschi
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
* HEALTH FAIR: Free mammograms, HIV/AIDS and syphilis...
Notes about your surroundings
Biosphere 2 Crew to Begin a 98-Year Live-in Shuttle Associated Press
Taking a Hint From Wise Young Heads : * If Three Junior High Students Can Design a City That Works, Why Can't We Adults?
Hopeful Signs for Disneyland Project : * Progress Is Good News for a City at Critical Juncture
Show Leadership on El Toro's Conversion : HEAD* Supervisors Should Stick With Planning Panel; Ballot Initiative Is the Easy Way Out
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS : What If the Big One Hit, and We Were Actually Ready for It? : Loss to life and limb will be great no matter what, but just imagine the difference thoughtful planning could make. By Robert Bade, \o7 Dr. Robert Bade is assistant clinical professor of emergency medicine, UC Irvine, and chairman of MDR Inc., a nonprofit public benefit corporation. and \f7
Prison's Sudden Changing of the Guard : Picking a New Warden for the Problem-Plagued Lancaster Facility Is a Good Idea
Residents Should Fight Crime--Not Each Other : Some Suggestions for 2 Feuding Groups in Van Nuys
Drought of Clear Thinking About Water : Valley Residents May Favor Lower Rates, but Conservation Incentive Should Be Preserved
Valley Commentary : Multimedia Revolution Tugging at Hollywood : The latest trend will mean a new age in which movies, TV shows and CD-ROM computer games blend together into one high-tech monster. By Joyce Sunila, \o7 Joyce Sunila of Studio City is a media critic and essayist. \f7
Economics Makes Foes of 2 Hospitals : Ventura: County system is growing. But Community Memorial builds a case against what it sees as competition for patients. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Motel at Prime Site Has Become Trouble Spot for Police : Crime: Johnson Drive inn has seen shootings, drugs and rowdy parties. About 400 calls have been logged. But things are improving. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weapons Cause Big Jump in Expulsions at County Schools By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan for New Wing Heightens Quarrel Between 2 Hospitals : Project: Backers say it's needed to replace dilapidated structures. But chief opponent calls it part of a county scheme to vie for private patients. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cloudy Skies to Linger, Light Showers Possible By Scott Hadly
OXNARD/PIRU : Oil Cleanups Finished but Charges Possible By Tracy Wilson
After Work in the City, They Head for the Hills : Community: Residents, many of them commuters to the Valley or L.A., find quiet refuge in their Simi Valley subdivision. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Agers Gather to Learn About AIDS : Health: More than 200 take part in conference at Moorpark College. They cite need for more education. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Driving Enthusiast Puts Car Designs in High Gear By Scott Sandell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day Laborers Face Opposition From Merchants : Ladera Heights: Opponents support a county ordinance prohibiting solicitation of work on public property. By Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condo Owners Seek $7.7 Million : Litigation: Suit alleges that building is poorly constructed, noisy and leaks. Defense concedes some flaws but says owners expect too much. By Joe Donnelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One-Man Patrol : Crime Is Down in Mountains Since Deputy Took Over By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Commentary : Drawing the Line on Social Status : South Van Nuys becomes Sherman Oaks and there goes the neighborhood. Perhaps the Northridge quake will reverse the newly acquired esteem. By Janet Bernson-parmenter, \o7 Janet Bernson-Parmenter is a free-lance writer. \f7
Backing of GOP May Help Little in Recall : Politics: Some doubt whether endorsement will add up to money and volunteers in campaign to oust Sen. Roberti. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rescued Man Gives Thanks at Ceremony By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernardi May Have a Star, but Not Fame By Scott Harris
Government Won't Cover All Losses : Assistance: Officials caution that loans and grants offered through federal and state sources are not intended to serve as insurance programs. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Lawyers Question Grand Jury Makeup By Dwayne Bray
EARTHQUAKE / THE ROAD TO RECOVERY : International Visitors Look for the Lessons in L.A.'s Disaster : Aftermath: Government officials come to study how federal, state and local agencies responded after the temblor. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters Edgy Over Crime Issue : Elections: A series of well-publicized killings alarms Torrance residents. Issue dominates mayoral, council campaigns. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man in Critical Condition After Shooting
The Global Classroom : Children Begin Language Immersion Programs in Kindergarten By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historical Museum Is Readying for Takeoff on a Smaller Scale : History: Edwards Air Force Base attraction has been more than a decade in the making. Finances prevent construction of larger exhibiting space. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No More Business as Usual for Korean, Latino Merchants : Relations: In downtown Santa Ana, tensions between the two ethnicities have eased in the commercial realm as community leaders and trade groups work to get Koreans more involved in civic affairs. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Column of Thanks to Those Who Read--and Write By Dana Parsons
Democrats Hear Brown, Garamendi : Convention: Treasurer wins straw poll at gathering of county party members designed to whip up anti-Republican fervor. Rep. Dornan is a choice target. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Power Rangers' Seen as Unruly Models to Youths : Research: Cal State Fullerton study concludes that children exposed to TV heroes are more aggressive toward counterparts. By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lone Lawman on Snowshoes : Police: Crime has dropped in 300-square-mile area of the San Gabriel Mountains since its sole deputy took over. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Course : Teen-Age Marathoners and Their 'Chief' Strive for Personal Best By Dianne Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislative Sleight of Hand Suspends Lobbyist Measure By Bill Boyarsky
Record Store Owner Is Shot to Death
Hometown Heroes : Laguna's Patriot's Day Parade Recalls More Recent Battles By Lynn Franey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students' Convention Favors '3-Strikes' Law, Brown for Governor By Brian Ray Ballou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Woman's Family Posting Flyers Seeking Clues to Her Death
Inmate Called Suspect in 1981 Killing
Woman, 76, Found Dead in Her Home
Man Flees With Cash in Bank Holdup
Holdup May Be Linked to to Killer of 2 Officers From a Times Staff Writer
Man Critically Wounded in Street Attack
Lifeguards Help Pull People From Boat Near Pier
2 Teens Stabbed in Fight at Restaurant
Woman Dies 6 Days After Car Accident
Some Speed Limits to Rise : Orange Wants to Preclude Challenges to 'Speed-Trap' Tickets By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPINION
The Death-Penalty Decision: Blackmun's Very Public Shift By David M. O'Brien, \o7 David M. O'Brien is a professor of government at the University of Virginia and author, among many other books, of "Storm Center: The Supreme Court in American Politics" (Norton). \f7
For Yeltsin, It's Lonely at the Top--but Not Because He's Powerful By Roy Medvedev, \o7 Roy Medvedev, a Russian historian, is author of "Let History Judge: The Origins and Consequences of Stalinism" (Columbia University Press). \f7
The American FACTOR : ISRAEL STRUGGLES TO COPE WITH A VIOLENT RADICAL FRINGE FROM THE U.S. By Yossi Melman, \o7 Yossi Melman, an Israeli journalist, is the co-author of "Friends in Deed: Inside the U.S.-Israeli Alliance," due out next month from Hyperion\f7
The Year of Living Dangerously in Mexico By Carlos Fuentes, \o7 Carlos Fuentes is the author, among other books, of "Return to Mexico: Journeys Behind the Mask" (Norton). \f7
Everyone Is Tough on Crime--But Avoids the Real Issues 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
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Michael Moriarty : When Fighting Against Censorship Means Defending Television Violence By Steve Proffitt, \o7 Steve Proffitt is a producer for Fox 11 News and a contributor to National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition."\f7
Africans Take Control of an Outrage : A hopeful moment in war-riven Liberia
Helping Hand for Apartment Owners : Revised federal programs are brought into play in aftermath of the earthquake
Public Servants Who Would Willfully Abuse the Public Trust By Kevin Starr, \o7 Kevin Starr, a contributing editor to Opinion, teaches in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at USC and formerly served as city librarian of San Francisco. \f7
Troubled Journey for Desert Protection : Feinstein bill is advancing, but it's under an attack that could leave it enfeebled
Three Digits Fraught With Meaning : Area codes: There are secrets aplenty in these numbers. By Robert Schmidt, \f7 and \o7 Los Angeles writer Robert Schmidt is finishing a book on job-hunting.
'New Democrats' Seem Like 'Old Republicans' on Crime By James A. Baker Iii, \o7 James A. Baker III served as secretary of state and Treasury secretary\f7
REAL ESTATE
Housemate Trend Growing : Look Before You Leap Into Sharing By Peter Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Leaves 'Boyz' for New 'Hood' By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help With Credit, Finances on Tap at 5th Home Fair
Plan to Meet Bob Bruss
Who Gets to Keep Fruit From Back Yard Trees? Special to the Times; \o7 This column is prepared by Project Sentinel, a rental housing mediation service in Sunnyvale, Calif\f7
Your Mortgage : Tips on What's New in Rate Locks By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Technical Support
How to Solve Disputes By Peter Bennett
Writing a Housemate Ad By Peter Bennett
Housemate Trend Growing By Peter Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Bennett is a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer who lives in La Verne. and \f7
K&B Tops Southland Residential Builders : Home building: Focusing largely on first-time buyers, leading L.A.-based developer reports sales volume increase of 55% from 1992 in Times' survey. From a Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Lakers Still Look Defenseless : Pro basketball: Bullets chew them up inside and out in 124-118 victory. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Heat Stays Hot, Wins 7th in Row From Associated Press
Ailing Clippers Get Clocked in Houston : Pro basketball: Big deficit combined with injuries to Wilkins, Harper and Vaught too much in 124-107 loss. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / DAN HAFNER : At 50, Sigel Finally Going Against the Best By Dan Hafner
Loyola Ousted From Tournament as Gonzaga Exploits Turnovers By Rob Fernas
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WEST COAST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT : Pepperdine Advances to Semifinals By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Carolina Keeps Kentucky From Clinching SEC Eastern Title Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Stakes Don't Matter: North Carolina Beats Duke, 87-77 From Associated Press
BASEBALL NOTES : Next Expansion May Impact Spring Training Sites By Jim Henneman, BALTIMORE SUN
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Leslie Helps USC Pull Away From UCLA By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / PAC-10 ROUNDUP : Arizona Gets Its Share of Another Title From Associated Press
Fullerton Rolls Despite Drought By Mike Digiovanna
Long Beach Hits Long, Short in Beating Irvine By John Weyler
SOCCER / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Burroughs' Run Ended at 12 by Bell Gardens By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unbeaten Brea-Olinda Wins Division III-AA Title, 70-40 By Martin Henderson
Gardner Leads St. John Bosco Past Dominguez for II-A Title By Barry Baum
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Dream Ends for Crescenta Valley By Michael Lazarus and Dave Mckibben and Mike Itagaki and Wendy Witherspoon and Wendy Witherspoon
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Lynwood Keeps Division I-AA Title By Kennedy Cosgrove, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Billikens Make St. Louis Forget All About the Blues By Leslie Gibson Mccarthy, THE SPORTING NEWS
SANTA ANITA : Megan's Interco Wins Arcadia Handicap By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING / PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS : Stanford Wins Easily; UCLA Second
NHL ROUNDUP : Savard Makes It His Night From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : The '94 Lillehammer Games Provided So Many Memories By Dave Kindred, THE SPORTING NEWS
The Storm Passes for Angels' Snow : He Goes From Success to Failure to Success and Seeks an Even Keel By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT OF VIEW / BOB OATES : A Sound-Bite Generation : Basketball's Fast-Thinking Fans Favor Fastest Sport; Baseball Is as Good as Ever, but Can't Hold the Audience By Bob Oates
Learning The Sport of Kings : Horse racing: About 50 miles north of Los Angeles, Paradise Ranch boasts that it is the only school in the nation to train men and women. By Louinn Lota, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely Finalists Fall Short : Boys' basketball: Underdog Crescenta Valley goes cold in 71-60 loss to Long Beach Poly for Division I-AA title. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castaneda 4th, Bonebright 5th in State Wrestling By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Wins, 83-76, Advances to State Finals : College basketball: Pirates withstand Imperial Valley's second-half rally, find themselves in familiar spot. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Giving False Hope, Cal Lutheran Runs Away, 95-81 : College basketball: Kingsmen snap second-half tie at UC San Diego with 10-point burst, advance to sectional semifinals. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Counts On Smaler in 18-6 Laugher By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alemany Wins, but Not Before Getting a Scare : Girls' basketball: Undefeated Indians survive Kindle's second-half point barrage to edge San Bernardino, 49-46, in Division II-A championship game. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Championship Match Is Never Fit to Be Tied By Paige A. Leech
Hawaii Might Find Rough Going on Northridge Infield Staff writers Steve Elling and John Ortega contributed to this notebook
Amateur Tu Changes Luck in Pro Event By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oregon Suits Wilson After All By Dana Haddad
Grant Does It on 3rd Attempt : Girls' soccer: Lancers defeat San Pedro, 1-0, take City title on Hufanga's second-half goal. By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lopez, Sylvester Lift Campbell Hall, 46-43 : Boys' basketball: Experience of senior pair evident as Vikings defeat Pasadena Poly for Division V-AA title. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bell Gardens Blankets Perez, Defeats Burroughs for Title : Boys' soccer: Indians' scoring star held to a single shot on goal during 3-1 loss in Southern Section Division III championship match. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Camarillo Continues Slugging in Westside Tournament Win
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Coach, 3 Others From Pierce Ejected as Glendale Posts 7-6 WSC Victory
PREP BASEBALL 1994 / SMALL SCHOOLS : Brethren Christian
PREP BASEBALL 1994 / SMALL SCHOOLS : Calvary Chapel
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Cap. Valley Christian
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Orange Lutheran
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Whittier Christian
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Liberty Christian
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : St. Michael's Prep
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : So. California Christian
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Hunt. Beach Claremont
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Heritage Christian
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Pacific Shores
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : Aliso Niguel
Mater Dei Struggles in Victory : Prep basketball: Free-throw shooting saves Monarchs in the end and they defeat Edison, 65-59. By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
De La Hoya Adds Belt to Jewelry Collection : Boxing: 1992 gold medalist wins his first title by stopping Bredahl after 10 rounds. Toney survives a nasty cut to beat Littles. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxing of Olympic Proportions By Mike Downey
Big 'Cap Produces Big Flap : Horse racing: The Wicked North is handed only the third disqualification in race's history, giving longshot Stuka the victory. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Just Pete--but That's Plenty By Jim Murray
They Can Walk All Over You for Only $1,000 By Shav Glick
GOLF / SENIOR PGA TOUR AT OJAI : Colbert Sets Record for 36 Holes By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Mochrie Starts With Eagle, Ends With Win From Associated Press
Today, L.A. Is the Place to Run : Marathon: Race will serve as a showcase to rest of world that city is surviving earthquake. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rollie Massimino Couldn't Have Anticipated It When He Moved From Villanova to Nevada Las Vegas, but Through Losses, Bitter Feuds and Desertion by Fans, His Program Quickly Has Been . . . : STRIPPED DOWN By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Sprinting Start, UCLA Is Being Caught in the Stretch : College basketball: With games against Louisville today and Oregon and Oregon State this week, Bruins have little time to turn it around before tournament. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : No Michael, Magic or Bird, so It Must Be the Shoes By Mark Heisler
Joyner-Kersee Sets Record, Then Tumbles From Staff and Wire Reports
Crenshaw Wins City 4-A Crown By Lonnie White
SOCCER / CITY SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Belmont and Grant Grab Titles By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Calvary Chapel Is an Unpopular Winner By Kim Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korda Looks to Repeat Against Sampras : Tennis: He defeated the No. 1 player in December in Munich and will get another chance today after beating Krickstein, 6-4, 6-4. By Karen Chaderjian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sampras Gets the One Break He Needs : Tennis: Edberg gives him a slight opening, and top-ranked player advances to final, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Dreifort Is Calmly Effective in Victory By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : This Season, Finley Wants to Stay By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Ventura's Two Homers Fuel White Sox Associated Press
Dehere Scheduled to Have Surgery on His Broken Leg Associated Press
JC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Harbor Wins State Crown
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Mater Dei Gets Wake-Up Call, a Section Title : Division I-A boys: Rather than get run out of the building, the Chargers run out of time after staging a late rally. Monarchs win, 65-59. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Brea-Olinda Takes Suspense Out of Winning : Division III-AA girls: Ladycats easily get their sixth consecutive section title with a 70-40 victory over Newport Harbor. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Owe Fans a Favre or Two By Mike Penner
Titans Close Out Season on Winning Note By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anteaters Close Regular Season With Whimper By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Oenning Makes Her Mark in Final : Division II-AA girls: Woodbridge senior envisions a great game and she produces one, a 59-47 victory over Hemet to remain undefeated. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Finnerans Take Off, Eagles Soar By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Gimmick Defense Turns Trick for Pacifica : Division III-A boys: Mariners use 'triangle and two' to shut down Veal and San Dimas, 63-49. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Santa Margarita Dominates Servite : Division III-AA boys: Finnerans and a stingy Eagle defense keep Friars in check for 67-53 victory. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Woodbridge's Weaver Makes Good on Promise By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Pacifica's Alliman Uses Modest Numbers to Produce By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Wright Throws No-Hitter, Hits Two Homers
For Hirst, Magic Slips Away at the End By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evarts Doesn't Give Up When Sailors Are Down By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II GIRLS' SOCCER : Esperanza's Title Hopes Are Derailed in the Final By Jon Clifford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CIF STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Calvary Chapel Sets Record for Points, Wins Second Title in Row By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Bellflower St. John Bosco Wins II-A Title By Barry Baum
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II BOYS' SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP : Mater Dei Gets Plenty of Support in Victory By Dan Arritt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL 1994 / SMALL SCHOOLS : St. Margaret's Powell Is Now the Role Model By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASEBALL 1994 / SMALL SCHOOLS : Reiland Experiment Is a Success By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : 1993 In Review
Prep Baseball 1994 / Small Schools : St. Margaret's
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Golden West's Season Ends in Loss at State
COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL : Saddleback Slows Down in Late Going, Falls, 72-66 By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente's Parsons Advances in Surfing
MAGAZINE
SELDOM-SEEN L.A. SIGHTS : Looking for Stars in All the Wrong Places, or This Little Celebrity Went to Market By Wanda Coleman
THE SCENE : The Teutonic Two-Step Blues By Judy Raphael
L.A. SPEAK : Pool Parlance By Laura Friedman
CLOSE UP : Building a Bettor Mousetrap By Ellen Alperstein
THE WORD : Two Angry Men By R. Daniel Foster
Making Babies : The Boom in the Infertility Business Is Raising Hopes, and Increasing Criticism By Nancy Wartik, \o7 Nancy Wartik, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., is a contributing editor for American Health magazine\f7
Vanished Japan : Images of a Distant--and Longed-for--Past By Margaret Scott, \o7 Scott is a Tokyo-based writer. Bristol, whose work has appeared in Life and National Geographic, is 85 and lives in Ojai. \f7
A Suitable Mom : A Princess Costume, a Clean Closet and a Month of Epiphanies Later, a Working Mother Reflects on the Mixed Joys of Staying Home Full Time By Karen Stabiner, \o7 Contributing editor Karen Stabiner's last piece for this magazine was on advertising aimed at children. \f7
The Roots of Rebellion : The current land revolt in southern Mexico involves a mysterious guerrilla army, a divided church and a nervous government. A journey on the rebels' road in Chiapas. By Patrick Mcdonnell, Patrick J. McDonnell is a Times staff writer who recently worked in the Mexico City Bureau
GARDEN STYLE : Dreamscapes By Susan Heeger
SHALLOW WATERS : Good Intentions and Fresh Ingredients Pave the Way to Ambivalent Dining By S. Irene Virbila
The Wine List By Dan Berger
ONE BIG GLORIOUS BAZAAR : The Markets and Street Vendors of Istanbul Help Define This Vivid City, Where Ideas and Goods Have Been Traded Freely for Centuries By Holly Chase, \o7 Holly Chase\f7 , \o7 who lives in Connecticut, is author of "Turkish Tapestry, A Traveller's Portrait of Turkey" (Bosphorus Books)\f7
MUSIC CITY : Raucous, Racy New Orleans Offers Great Food and Music Year Round--but During Jazzfest, the Volume Really Goes Up By Christopher Reynolds, \o7 Christopher Reynolds is The Times' travel writer. His last piece for this magazine was "Class Act," about Oxford, England. \f7
PLACE IN THE SUN : Nice, Sensual Capital of the French Riviera, Always Seems Warmer and Brighter Than Wherever You've Just Come From By Colman Andrews, \o7 Andrews, editor of Traveling in Style, is working on a book about the cooking of the French and Italian Rivieras. \f7
VIBRANT VERACRUZ : The Party Never Stops in This Bright, Giddy Seaport on the Gulf of Mexico By Lucretia Bingham, \o7 Lucretia Bingham is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles. Her last piece for "Traveling in Style" was "Pastoral Perfect," about southeastern Connecticut. \f7
FLYING BLIND : There's More Than One Way To See the World and All Its Colors By Jim Mclain, \o7 McLain is a staff writer and columnist for the Ventura Star Free Press. \f7
RUSSIAN RIVERS : A Cruise Between St. Petersburg and Moscow, Along the Waterways of the Czars, Reveals Russia's Hidden Heart By Julian More, \o7 More, who lives in France, is the author of eight books, most recently "A Taste of Burgundy" (Abbeville Press). He is working on his next book, "Pagnol's Provence."\f7
PAINT IT BLACK : Smokestacks Belching Dark Smoke Into the Mediterranean Sky? Memorable, Thinks the Author, and Exceedingly Beautiful. By Aldous Huxley
Colors of the World By Colman Andrews
Side Trips : The White Hotel By Barry Zwick
Side Trips : Traveling Colors By Kathleen Doheny
Side Trips : Sky Art By Anna Scotti
TRAVEL
Scotland : Putt ... and Pass the Whiskey : Touring the Western Highlands, in search of golf courses with wee prices and single malts with big taste By Mark Jenkins, \f7 and \o7 Jenkins is a free-lance writer who lives in Boston.
Scotland By Robert M. Rauner, \o7 Rauner is a Bethesda, Md.-based free-lance writer and lifelong golfer. and \f7
Supreme Court Says Yes to 'Bumped' Passenger: He Can Sue the Airline : Ruling: Ticket-holders who involuntarily miss flights may sue in state courts, but \o7 not\f7 for big punitive awards. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER: \o7 Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips\f7
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
News, Tips & Bargains : A Starry Story at French Hotels By Scott Kraft, Paris Bureau
News, Tips & Bargains : Another Delay in the Chunnel
News, Tips & Bargains : Evening Tours at Wright Home
Weekend Escape: Sequoia : Snow Found : They Drove 250 Miles for This Cross-Country Getaway, and Finally Found Enough White Stuff to Make It All Worth It By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER: \o7 Schoenberger is a business reporter for The Times\f7
Carnival Takes Aim With Two New Ships By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, \o7 Slater and Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines. and \f7
Near Tijuana, a River Marsh Worth Its Salt By John Mckinney
Awesome Family Vacation, Dude By Eileen Ogintz
Taste of Travel: Connecticut : Sweet Tradition : In a World of Sterile Mechanization, Maple Sugaring Remains Much as It Always Has Been By Jeanne Leblanc, \o7 Leblanc is an editor at The Hartford Courant and a free-lance writer who lives in Burlington, Conn. and \f7
Destination: Australia : Dig this Town : Visitors Venture to the Outback's Coober Pedy to 'Noodle' for Opals and Stay in Underground Hotels By Jack Goldfarb, \o7 Goldfarb is a New York City-based free-lance writer. and \f7
Gear & Gadgets : New for the Camera Bag By Judi Dash
New Outlook Means Hotel Deals By Hank Kovell
Backpack & Budget : Travel Assistance From Geneva's 'Car' By Lucy Izon
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