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What happened on October 16, 1994
NEWS
'Miracle' Herbicide for Blueberries Found in Ground Water : Maine: Velpar tripled yields when it was first used 10 years ago. But now that it's in the water, growers wonder whether they should abandon it. VICTORIA BRETT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russian Emigre Community Accuses New York Police of Harassment : Crime: Some in Brighton Beach, disputing criminal image, have launched a new mission to counteract what they see as rising discrimination against newcomers from the former Soviet Union. ELEANOR RANDOLPH, WASHINGTON POST
Bakersfield's Glitzy Circus of the Stars : Event: Annual business conference under a big top draws thousands who pay up to $295 to see VIPs from James Baker to Shirley MacLaine. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : B.D. Wong declares his 'All-American Girl' as a stereotype-free zone N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Chronology of Major Haiti Events in the '90s Associated Press
A Prison Explosion
FOOTBALL CLASSES : Women Tackle Basics of Baffling 'Guys' Sport MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Good Fortune Follows Teresa Blake NANCY M. REICHARDT
Denver Teachers Tentatively Agree to End Five-Day Strike From Associated Press
Seat of Power Back in Haiti With Aristide Associated Press
Helping Homeless Help Themselves : San Diego: The Neil Good Day Center offers no cots, food or handouts. It offers street people something else: Hope through empowerment, dignity and jobs. EDWARD J. BOYER and TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S. Pacific Island Harbors Egalitarian Society, Anthropologist Says : Research: Maria Lepowsky describes Vanatinai, between New Guinea and Australia, in her book, 'Fruit of the Motherland.' 'Women are considered the life-givers and men are the death-givers, and life is more important,' she says. KAY BARTLETT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Food From the 'Hood: A Growth Experience : The salad dressing company, owned and operated by students at Crenshaw High, gives them a stake in a real business. JAYNELL GRAYSON, Jaynell Grayson, 17, is a student owner of Food From the 'Hood, a Crenshaw High School project that's attracting acclaim not only for its creamy Italian salad dressing, Straight From the Garden, and the organically grown produce students sell at farmers markets, but for the college scholarships it provides students. With the help of food manufacturer Sweet Adelaide and salad-dressing entrepreneur Norris Bernstein and other professionals, the students have created, bottled and distributed their salad dressing to nearly 100 supermarkets and stores across the country. Jaynell was interviewed by Joy B. Davis. and
GAME OF THE WEEK : Wilson Scores Quickly, Often in 55-14 Win : Football: Eagle Rock's defense is no match for Mules quarterback Eddie Gonzalez, who passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for two more scores. CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leave U.S. Ways Behind, Korean Parents Warn : Asia: When their children go West to study, families hope they won't return corrupted by vice and disrespect. One such youth is accused of killing his parents for their money. Westernized youths are known as the Orange Generation, which may be a reference to Orange County. JU-YEON KIM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Molestation Allegations Dim Star of O.C. Priest : Diocese: Popular Santa Margarita principal denies abuses at Mater Dei. He quit amid church investigation. TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : 'Ocean Girl' tells a whale of a story, with an environmental message too N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor May Hold Key to Valley Rail HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : HOW WE GOT FROM SMARTS TO 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' BILL KEVENEY, THE HARTFORD COURANT
The Debate: A Funeral Deferred PETER H. KING
Islamic Militants Rally Against Arafat in Gaza; Soldier Is Laid to Rest in Jerusalem : Mideast: PLO chief is threatened with more unrest if arrests of fundamentalists continue. 15,000 mourn kidnaped corporal killed in raid. From Associated Press
'Sommersby' Kenneth Turan
Aristide, in Joyful Return, Calls on Haitians for Reconciliation : Caribbean: Thousands gather to welcome first democratically elected president back from three-year exile. American troops maintain tight security in capital. KENNETH FREED and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
What's Happened to Shame? It's Vanished
A Surfing Fan Makes Waves
Conservancy: Plan to Purchase Acreage
Political Scorecard
The Crowd Rejoices, 'We've Been Delivered' : Haiti: Euphoria is the order of the day, as Aristide followers see his return as a resurrection. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl's Coalition Favored as Germans Vote Today : Election: Chancellor stands for peace and stability, his main rival Scharping for jobs and social justice. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moderate Democrats Facing Heat RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
SOUTHWEST : Voter Registration Push Surpasses Goals ERIN J. AUBRY
8 Tons of Cocaine Seized Reuters
'The Vanishing' Kenneth Turan
8 Tons of Cocaine Seized : Passenger Trains Collide in England, Killing 5 Associated Press
Clintons Link GOP to Special Interests : Campaign: President and First Lady go on attack at rallies. They accuse Republicans of blocking lobbyist reform, then seeking their money. From Associated Press
U.N. Lifts Haiti Sanctions to Welcome Aristide From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mideast Violence Leaves Peace Quest at Crossroads : Terror: Israelis, in shock, wonder if it's safe to proceed. PLO fears a crackdown on radicals could trip civil war. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS: Foundation Gets $1.25 million for Care Program
Voices
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : NEWS ANALYSIS : GOVERNOR : Was Brown's Strong Debate Pivotal? BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
CITY TERRACE : Center Gets Boost From AmeriCorps MARY ANNE PEREZ
Germans Face Choice Between Call for Change and Status Kohl : Election: The chancellor seeks a fourth term in voting today. His 46-year-old challenger, Rudolf Scharping, says enough is enough. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paying a High Price
Clintons Mix Family Ties, Party Politics : Campaign: President, First Lady speak at sparsely attended rally for brother-in-law Hugh Rodham, a long-shot U.S. Senate hopeful. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Boeing Tells Airlines to Replace 737 Part From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Exiles Flood Miami Streets to Mark Aristide's 2nd Coming : Florida: Haitian immigrants celebrate return of democracy. One says the president's arrival 'felt like Jesus was back on Earth.' MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTA Weighs Elimination of Bus Route
EASTSIDE : Activists Criticize Station's Billboard MARY ANNE PEREZ
Man Suspected of Stabbing Nobel-Winner Is Arrested Reuters
Announcing the 6-Figure Meal Deal
Islamic Militants Rally Against Arafat in Gaza; Soldier Is Laid to Rest in Jerusalem : Mideast: PLO chief is threatened with more unrest if arrests of fundamentalists continue. 15,000 mourn kidnaped corporal killed in raid. From Associated Press
Wide-Ranging Interests
Skinhead Attack Faked, German Prosecutors Say Reuters
COLUMN ONE : California's Profusion of Prisons : In the past decade, 16 high-tech facilities have been added at costs far above the national average. 'Three strikes' will further fuel a growth industry that operates with little oversight. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver Teachers Agree to End Strike; Vote Is Overwhelming From Associated Press
Ulysses Grant Heirs Issue Unconditional Demand: Fix Tomb Associated Press
Gulf War Threat Eases; Pentagon Remains Wary SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PICO-UNION : Volunteers Sought in Anti-Prop. 187 Drive LESLIE BERESTEIN
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : 77th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Incumbent Spotlights His Spotted Past TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India Successfully Launches Satellite-Carrying Booster Rocket JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Flight Home, Aristide Savors the Moment DOYLE MCMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Investment Pays Off Big for Construction Management Firm DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long-Term Investments : 'Three Strikes' Law Will Boost Wall Street Firms That Sell Bonds to Finance Construction DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Race Often Plays Real but Unspoken Role in Politics : Campaigns: Candidates shun overt appeals to prejudice, but social scientists say it underlies many issues. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Prince Charles Gives His Side of Failed Marriage in New Biography WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Rich Harvest : Biology Teacher Makes Sure Her Students Get Their Hands Dirty While They Learn JAY B. DAVIS, After the 1992 riots, Crenshaw High biology teacher Tammy Bird, her students and volunteers turned a small vegetable patch on campus into Food From the 'Hood, a student-run garden and salad dressing business. With the help of a $50,000 grant from Rebuild L.A. and other funding, the project now provides 22 students business experience and college scholarships. The project puts into practice Bird's philosophy that hands-on teaching is the best way to learn. She was interviewed by Joy B. Davis. and
Focus : Preventing Film Decay : AMC REELS OFF SECOND CAMPAIGN FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CLASSICS SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pictorial Tower of Faces Keeps Holocaust Victims Alive : Museum: Yaffa Eliach was 4 years old when the Nazis massacred 3,500 Jews in her town. In memory of them, she has created a montage of the community and its people. CATHERINE CROCKER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Seniors : This 90-Year-Old Dances to Her Own Tune of Creative Self-Expression LINDA FELDMAN
Bookstore Celebration YVETTE CABRERA
Struggle Keeps Door Shut at 30,000 Feet Associated Press
EAST LOS ANGELES : Friends of Library Plans Book Sale
A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles. MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Bush Wanted Quayle Off '92 Ticket but Refused to Push Him, Book Says From Associated Press
Non-Kudos to Drivers of MTA's Buses
7 Cities May Lobby Edison for Discounted Electric Rates : Utilities: Mayors hope to form joint powers authority to press their demand. But state agency must first be convinced their request is justified. MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Award: Doctor Honored for Role in Cancer Research
EAST LOS ANGELES : Fund-Raiser to Help Health Care Students MARY ANNE PEREZ
Curtain Up! A Magazine Special : Your Guide to the Civic Arts Plaza
Four-Star Films : 'Wuthering Heights' Kevin Thomas
HUNTINGTON PARK : 200,000 Get a Taste of Mexico at Fair SIMON ROMERO
What's Good for the Goose: A Friendly Missouri Farmer From Associated Press
A Lost Childhood From Associated Press
Egyptian Nobel Laureate Mahfouz Stabbed, Wounded Reuters
DOWNTOWN : Students Get Lesson on Life in Skid Row TOMMY LI
COVER STORY : Techno-Education : Area Schools Are Seeking to Expand Computer-Assisted Instruction LOUISE YARNALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defeat Ends Cal State L.A. Dream Streak : Volleyball: In a possible preview of the national title game, Bakersfield takes match, 7-15, 15-8, 15-11, 15-11. The Golden Eagles' 18 straight wins had set a school record. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brown, Wilson Clash on Crime, Immigration, Taxes : Debate: Challenger discloses daughter's rape in forceful answer to governor's charge that she's soft on crime. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ECHO PARK : Cleanup Turns Eyesore Into Park TOMMY LI
Firsthand Experience of Plight of Asian American Students
'I Guess People Don't Know How To Place Me' SUSAN KING
SOUTH GATE : Backers of Azalea Festival Attack Plan SIMON ROMERO
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Center Named for Slain Minister ENRIQUE LAVIN
Say Adios to the Classroom MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Redevelopment Plan to Be Weighed
A Heartfelt Movie For Jane Fonda SUSAN KING
MALIBU : City Official Quits for Long Beach Job
Lynwood Coach Will Not Be Rehired
Shangdong: Beijing Flu's Cousin Is Coming : Health: The deadly new strain is becoming the dominant one. And medical experts expect it to sweep the U.S. this winter. A. J. HOSTETLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lobster's Fans Protest His Dinner-Plate Fate
KOREATOWN : Big Rig Generates Talk--and Power LESLIE BERESTEIN
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Parting the Waters : On Monday, Lynne Cox of Los Alamitos will attempt a symbolic 'peace swim' in the Middle East's Gulf of Aqaba. In some ways, it's a goal she's been building to for 22 years. SUSAN HOWLETT, Special to The Times
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Remains Identified as Missing Politician From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Volunteers Pitch In to Help AIDS Patients Keep Their Beloved Pets : Morale: Dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits and ferrets are welcome. Snakes? Well, they'll think about it. Their care enables the animals to continue to live with, and boost spirits of, the ill. DAVE IVEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Line Up to Complain
Food From the 'Hood Starts Fresh After Theft : Crenshaw High Students Lost Their Computers but Come Out Ahead With $13,000 in Donations ERIN J. AUBRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ECHO PARK : Episcopal Diocese to Open Center TOMMY LI
Poet Frost's Picture-Postcard Town Longs for Somnolent Past : New Hampshire: Derry is on the ropes, battered by a population explosion and taxpayer rebellion. NIKI KAPSAMBELIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Survival of the Spirit SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAMPART : Residents to Take Part in Cleanup LESLIE BERESTEIN
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Pauper's Burial for 29 Waco Cult Bodies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pool Sharks : Bueno, Garcia and Villa Chew Up Their Opponents in Water Polo, a Sport Traditionally Dominated by Males SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Retro : Lucy Abroad : NEW VIDEO PACKS UP ALL 17 EPISODES OF THE EUROPEAN VACATION SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Group's Drive Urges Healthy Eating Habits
Writer Uses Humor to Spice Up His Whodunits : Books: Author Donald Westlake one day found his work was 'coming out funny.' His latest is set in the new country music mecca, Branson, Mo. MARY CAMPBELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Baseball's' Memorable Lesson
Santa Monica: Duty to Help the Homeless
Area's Mercedes Are Tempting Targets for Air Bag Thieves SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
8 Tons of Cocaine Seized : Ex-Sumo Wrestler Claims Hunger Made Him a Purse Snatcher Reuters
HUNTINGTON PARK : Latino Health Center Could Face Closure SIMON ROMERO
Center Counsels Koreans on Domestic Violence : Families: Almost 70% of facility's sessions deal with issues such as spousal abuse. Cultural norms that dictate sexual inequality create barriers to change. LESLIE BERESTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Jordan's Victory Ends 3 Years of Frustration
NOTEBOOK : Football Team to Honor Slain Garfield Graduate KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AIDS Claims 3rd Hemophiliac Brother : Medicine: They are thought to have contracted the virus from infected blood products. A fourth son killed himself because of pain from hemophilia, mother says. Fifth son and three daughters are not hemophiliacs. SUSAN SEVAREID, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steve Kanaly Moves To Pine Valley NANCY M. REICHARDT
WATTS : For Theater Group, the Play's the Thing ENRIQUE LAVIN
Puffins, Cute as Their Name, Are No Longer Endangered in Maine : Preservation: Restoration effort has brought the sea birds back--and bird watchers along with them. VICTORIA BRETT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Nurse Faces Added Rape Case Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
When the Parks Go Dark : Night-Shift Workers Toil at the Mundane Behind the Magic GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : A Greater Power : His talent may be matched only by his ego. But Aaron Chang still bows to the ocean that made him a star among photographers. MATT WARSHAW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'I Can't Do Childish Stuff Anymore' : Teen-Age Girls By the Thousands Are Getting Pregnant in L.A. The Experience Brings a Bundle of Joy and Uncertainty to Their Lives. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Olivier Olivier' Kenneth Turan
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER : Carving His Niche With a Hot 'Blade' : L.A. playwright Oliver Mayer, 29, is running on adrenaline as his breakthrough play premieres at the Public Theatre in New York. Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer.
COVER STORY : Exile on Main Stage : Eduardo Machado's plays have earned him a respected place in today's multicultural landscape. But make no mistake about where his heart lies: he's an artist, not an activist. Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer. and
MOVIES : Between Sweet and Deadly : John Cusack's made an acting career moving from good guys to rats, movies to theater, comedy to noir . It makes him hard to peg--and don't ask him to help you figure it out. Michael Walker, Michael Walker is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
ART : Margaret Honda Has a Firm Grip on the Cutting Edge : MOCA installation may lack razor ribbon and barbed wire, but her peculiarity's intact. Leah Ollman, Leah Ollman is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
Politics Welcome at This Party : Members of Digable Planets make the lyrics on 'Blowout Comb' more literal, so fans can get the message along with the music. Dennis Hunt, Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer.
Album Review Heidi Siegmund
COMEDY : It's Not Easy Being Greene : Did you hear the one about the comic whose life became a nightmare of gambling, alcohol, panic attacks and prescription drugs? Shecky Greene can tell it. Lawrence Christon, Lawrence Christon is a Times staff writer
FILM COMMENT : Pulp Friction : Director Quentin Tarantino's movies are best know for their wit and mayhem, but what you don't hear about is their original take on race. Stanley Crouch, Stanley Crouch, the New York-based author of "Notes of a Hanging Judge," was a 1993 recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Crouch, a founder of Jazz at Lincoln Center, is finishing a biography of Charlie Parker.
Out of Court--and Out of Time? : It's been five years since Stone Roses' debut album made a big splash. A new album is due, but is there an audience? Steve Hochman, with\f7 Dave Jennings from London
Jazz Spotlight Don Heckman
Roll Those Credits Once More Richard Natale
Video Spotlight Lorraine Ali
Brandy's Leap
POP MUSIC : Rock in a Hard Place : An oasis of creativity has bloomed in the desert of the Southwest, tucked away from the music capitals of either coast. 'We may as well be on Mars,' says one musician. 'The thing is, we're a very satisfied bunch of Martians.' Chuck Crisafulli, Chuck Crisafulli is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Well, Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson Compiled by the Film Clips staff
MOVIES : With a Hoop and a Prayer : A pro basketball career is the dream of two Chicago students, and their day-to-day story is dramatized in the documentary 'Hoop Dreams.' But there's more to it than that, sports fans. Chris Willman, Chris Willman is a frequent contributor to Calendar
PERFORMING ARTS : COMMENTARY : Balletic Blight Still Plagues L.A. : Major-league opera has at last taken root on the West Coast, so why can't major-league ballet get a toehold here? Martin Bernheimer, Martin Bernheimer is The Times' music and dance critic.
Beethoven Lean, Mean and Lively Herbert Glass, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar
'Caesar' Played the Game Before 'Quiz' Patt Morrison
The Un-natural
Hitting The Nail
PRIVATE LIVES : FAMILY : Navigating the Kids' Lane on the Infobahn : Take heart, parents. With a little thought, preparation and guidance, your children can find all kinds of fun beyond the Internet's seemingly dour, imposing facade. Anne Gregor, Anne Gregor, a free-lance writer, can be reached via e-mail at annegreg@netcom.com
Carpenters' Tools
ART : Slick Art Is His Business : In 1987, Briton Richard Wilson filled a gallery with oil, creating an optical illusion so disorienting--and popular--that he did it again, and again. Kristine McKenna, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar
BOOKS
Where the Chariots Were Engulfed : Near-misses in the Vietnam War : IN PHARAOH'S ARMY: Memories of the Lost War, By Tobias Wolff (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 221 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Approaching the Real Russian Thing : DEMONS, By Fyodor Dostoevsky . Translated and annotated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 714 pp.) Michael Henry Heim, Michael Henry Heim is a translator of Russian and Central European fiction and drama and teaches in the department of Slavic languages and literature at UCLA
The Kennedy Character Assassination
Figures in the Night : Rembrandt's dead wife and two dead children are immortalized in the "Night Watch" : REMBRANDT'S NIGHT WATCH: The Mystery Revealed, By Georges Boka in collaboration with Bernard Courteau (Les editions Emile-Nelligan, Montreal: $22; 117 pp.) Robertson Davies, Robertson Davies is the author, most recently, of "The Cunning Man" (forthcoming from Viking)
OUT AND ABOUT : Authors Take Over the Universe! MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Fiction DICK RORABACK
Fiction DICK RORABACK
Information Sought
Biblical Blue
Lenders Weepers
Our Social Instincts
Nonfiction DICK RORABACK
Nonfiction Kristine McKenna
Mind Over Madness : Haunting things that insinuate themselves into real lives : THE ZOO WHERE YOU'RE FED TO GOD, By Michael Ventura (Simon & Schuster: $21; 255 pp.) Ron Carlson, Ron Carlson's most recent book is the story collection "Plan B for the Middle Class."
Not Exactly The Renaissance
Where's Raymond?
Nonfiction DICK RORABACK
Fiction DICK RORABACK
Say It With Pictures MICHAEL CART
Yossarian, 30 Years Later : 'Catch 22' defined a generation's view of war. Now Heller reaches beyond war to tackle death : CLOSING TIME, By Joseph Heller (Simon & Schuster: $24; 464 pp.) Bill Broyles, William Broyles Jr. is the author of "Brothers in Arms" and the co-creator of "China Beach."
From a Life of One Possessed : LENIN: A New Biography, by Dmitri Volkogonov (The Free Press: $30; 500 pp.) Vassily Aksyonov, Vassily Aksyonov is the author, most recently, of "Generations of Winter" (Random House)
Ssshhhh! : THE CATCHER WAS A SPY: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg, By Nicholas Dawidoff (Pantheon: $24; 453 pp.) Dick Roraback, Dick Roraback is a free-lance writer
Fiction DICK RORABACK
Even the Parakeet Was Unimpressed : THREE SQUIRT DOG, By Rick Ridgway (St. Martin's Press: $12.95; 182 pp.) Dennis Romero, Dennis Romero is a Times staff writer
Letter From a Friend : Master food writer James Beard, finally revealed : LOVE AND KISSES AND A HALO OF TRUFFLES: Letters to Helen Evans Brown, Edited by John Ferrone (Arcade Publishing: $25.95; 418 pp.) Russ Parsons, Russ Parsons is managing editor of the Los Angeles Times food section and writes the weekly column , In the Kitchen
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Return Engagement for Compton Players of '55 : Race relations: Former junior college football champions are invited for a reunion with the team they defeated. The school was the first in Mississippi to play an integrated opponent. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Rally in Support of Koon and Powell : Activism: Protesters decry decision mandating longer prison sentences for former LAPD officers involved in the Rodney King beating. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weird Science: Stretching the Mind at Caltech : Education: In Prof. Tom Tombrello's physics class, the focus is not on arriving at the correct answer. That's because, in some cases, there are no correct answers. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : OXNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT : 3 Latinos Campaign for Ethnic Diversity MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laguna Canyon Bike Trail Best Option
Weaving Memories : Parents Fashion Quilt to Remember Young Victims BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Voters Asked to Weigh Merits in Factual and Comparative Vacuum : There can be no rational decision without hard data on costs and benefits. MARK PETRACCA, Mark P. Petracca is an associate professor in the department of politics and society at UC Irvine
Campaign '94: Issues and Answers
A Rush to Judgment on El Toro Airport : Measure A Doesn't Allow Time to Weigh All Options
A Way of Life : Those Who Live Along the River : Community Includes Independent Types, Families, Addicts and Pets FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Don't Squander the Chance to Use Existing Aviation Site : Four runways at Marine facility are there for us--at no cost to taxpayers. EUGENE MORIARTY, Eugene H. Moriarty is chairman of the Committee for El Toro Airport Tomorrow
Where All Voters Are Landlords : San Fernando: Lease agreement for old police station will be decided in November election. Special ballots could cost $13,000 to $15,000. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brewer Deserves Enthusiastic Support : 70th Assembly District Needs Representation Based on Willingness to Work With Others
School Board Should Reflect Electorate
'Dead Zone' Result of Past Mistakes
Recalls Committee Wasted Tax Funds
Keeping Watch Over Tollway Agencies
Bloody Deeds Cloaked by Fall Foliage
The Name Game
Soft Sentencing Sparked '3 Strikes'
Gender-Bender Offender Cuffed in Buena Park TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Economic Security Is at Stake Now : International trade, high-tech manufacturing and tourism all will flourish. MARK LEYES, Mark Leyes chairs the Orange County Regional Airport Authority and is a city councilman in Garden Grove
OXNARD : Forum Explores Black Women's Health Issues CHRISTINA LIMA
Station Parking Rules Senseless
Historic Hillview May Be Razed : Landmarks: Owners say cost is too high to repair the Hollywood apartment house, which was damaged by the January earthquake and recent subway work. SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Measure A Involves Unknown Factors That Make It Too Dangerous : Nobody knows how a commercial facility could be financed. MELODY CARRUTH, Melody Carruth is a member of the Laguna Hills City Council
Ahmanson Land Deal: Not Everyone Agrees
Natural Selection Strikes Creationists
Optimal Solution Found in OPTIMA
Curlees Draw Attention to Other Kidney Patients Awaiting 'Supreme Gift' JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lone Rangers : Crime, People Sparse in Vast Patrol Zone MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Must Pay Fee to Use Parks : Recreation: Groups from outside Claremont must buy permit to gather in certain areas. Detractors say policy is racist. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seniors at Risk Too in 6th Street Area
OAK PARK : Jews Seek Permit for Home Worship JULIE FIELDS
OJAI VALLEY : Shutdown Proposed for Storage Yard JULIE FIELDS
3rd Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting
Count 'Em: 2 Tracks; It's Not a 'Monorail'
Japan to Decide Fate of County Citrus Exports : Agriculture: Growers anxiously expect word within a month after officials inspect Medfly infestation. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exxon Spill Ends Up Tarnishing Image of Science : Ecosystem: As the litigation wore on, scientists watched in silence. Now they stand baffled over what steps are needed to protect Alaska's future. BRYAN HODGSON, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Neighbors Offer Information in Woman's Death TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Daniel Dutcher Merits Reelection : He Is Highly Regarded and Best Qualified for Place on Westminster Municipal Court
Home Birth Experience Not Without Danger
Pro-Ostrich Argument Is for the Birds : Despite owner's claim, the Chatsworth herd indeed constitutes a commercial enterprise
A Late Bloomer Blossoms : Painting: It was not until Jesse Etayo enrolled in a college art class five years ago that he learned to express himself as an artist. LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Way of Life : Good Samaritans Bring Hope as They Minister to Mind, Body and Soul FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
187: It's a Risky Proposition : Hazards of immigration measure dwarf potential benefits
United Way Drive Off to Good Start KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Addressing the Issue of Where Ross Johnson Really Calls His Home
Drug Searches at School Unnecessary
Sounding Off on Traffic School
OXNARD : 5 Held on Suspicion of Selling, Using Heroin CHRISTINA LIMA
Rhetoric on Immigration Is Shameful : Eliminating automatic citizenship for babies born in the U.S. would accomplish nothing but the creation of a new legal underclass in America. RON TASOFF, Ron Tasoff is an Encino attorney specializing in immigration law and a former chairman of the Southern California Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Assn. and
Tiffany Tastes on a Thrift-Store Budget : Commerce: Thousands of value-seekers throng Goodwill's sale of premium goodies. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Threaten to Strike, but Farm Says Demands Could Close Plant SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Injured Toddler Dies; Mother's Boyfriend Held : Arrest: Celerino Alarran Ochoa, 18, is jailed on suspicion of murder after police learn that he is not a minor. Child might have suffered a broken neck. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Years After Loma Prieta's Deadly Shudder, Signs of Recovery CATALINA ORTIZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SBA Is Continuing to Overlook the Little Guy
More Candidates Than Issues in Los Alamitos Race BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / COUNTY SUPERVISORS : Mikels, Montgomery Split on Plans to Establish Commercial Airport CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts Plaza Patron a Mystery Figure : Thousand Oaks: Controversial man in the North Ranch hilltop home promises to break his silence. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Followers Say Baha'i Message Is Needed in L.A. : Religion: The faith preaches unity through diversity. Adherents say beliefs have special resonance in racially divided city. MARY HELEN BERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who'll Gain From Informant's Actions? : Criminal justice: Some legal experts say the prosecution's Operation Roundup cases could be undermined by felon's alleged misdeeds. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seeking Couple
Alumni Answer the Cal : Berkeley Grads Give Dreary Children's Center a New Look KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Festival-Goers Get Good Taste of Korea Traditions NANCY HSU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When It Comes to Political Jokes, It's Hard to Beat Bob DANA PARSONS
Graffiti Busters Make Their Mark : Operation Sparkle is a shining example of volunteerism at work, but there's still much to do
Volunteers Struggle to Build Butterfly Safety Net : Endangered species: Expiration of $430,000 grant worries those working to restore dunes near LAX where the El Segundo blue flourishes. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Ignored the Writing on the Wall
A Way of Life : A Society Set Apart : Many Needy People Call Ventura River Bottom Home, but a Move May Lie Ahead FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Trusting, Innocent and 'Illegal' SCOTT HARRIS
Get Rid of Guns
Racial Issues Remain Study in Inconsistency
OXNARD : Workshop Offered on Raising Funds MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Time for Contractors to Build a Rapport With Clients : A homeowner hammered by the Northridge earthquake discovers that many so-called professionals won't even return a phone call. ANDREA HECHT, Andrea Hecht of North Hills is a free - lance writer and owns a public relations firm
It's Academic: School Success Starts at Home : Cutting kids' TV time and making them do homework may not be popular, but it's up to parents to improve their children's education. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, Richard Kahlenberg of North Hollywood writes regularly for The Times
Cafe Reality Check
They're Back : Santa Anas Blow Back Into Town
Hiding Out Irks Murder Case Witness : Mother: Woman who turned sons in and fled her home in fear says she needs a job. She calls the county's protection program inadequate. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
CREATURE FEATURE : The Odd Couple Sharon Whitley
Rosewood: A Massacre, the Movies and the Obligations of Memory : It Took 70 Years, a Cast of Contentious Heroes and the Art of the Deal, but Justice Came at Last to the Black Survivors of a Racial Rampage in Northern Florida. Eric Harrison, Eric Harrison is the Times' Atlanta bureau chief
TRAVELING IN STYLE : PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE : Ernest Hemingway Roamed the World, but Made Himself at Home in Four Very Different Corners of North America John Balzar, Balzar is The Times' Northwest bureau chief
TRAVELING IN STYLE : WITH JEFFERSON IN PARIS : He Visited Monuments, Fell in Love, Spoke Bad French--Our Third President Was the Original American in Paris Mike Zwerin, Paris-based Mike Zwerin writes on culture for the International Herald-Tribune.
Traveling In Style : Following Famous Footsteps Colman Andrews
TRAVELING IN STYLE : THE EMPEROR'S LAST RESORT : When the Cruel Roman Ruler Tiberius Got Away From It All, He Headed to the Fabled Island of Capri and the Fishing Village of Sperlonga William Murray, Murray is a Del Mar-based novelist and the author of two nonfiction books on Italy, "The Last Italian" (Simon & Schuster) and "Italy: The Fatal Gift" (Dodd, Mead)
Riffing with Michael Ondaatje : A Brief Encounter with the Canadian Writer and His Imaginative Obsessions Ella Taylor, Ella Taylor is film columnist for Mirabella and the Atlantic Monthly's arts and entertainment supplement. She is also a film reviewer for KPCC radio
TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Love Haight Anna Scotti
TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Beat Feet Kathleen Doheny
The Poll Facts
A Wearing Situation
TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Stake House Mark Ehrman
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Where They Lingered Tyler Marshall, Brussels bureau
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Where They Lingered John-Thor Dahlburg, New Delhi bureau
A CHANGE OF PLACE : Going to Catalina Is a Good Excuse to Isle Away the Hours Wanda Coleman
A Case of Different Strokes
A Golden Lady
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Where They Lingered Louis Sahagun, Denver bureau
Beeing There
TRAVELING IN STYLE : LAST STOP : A WALK IN THE WOODS TO WALDEN POND : Thoreau Didn't Invent This Celebrated Body of Water. Years Before He Moved There, Another Noted Writer Enjoyed Its Charms. Nathaniel Hawthorne
STYLE: FASHION : Beyond the Looking Glass
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Where They Lingered Charles Wallace, Singapore bureau
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Where They Lingered Judy Pasternak, Chicago bureau
SOUTHWEST SIMPLIFIED : His Bikini a Bust, John Sedlar Is Taking a More Down-to-Earth View at Abiquiu S. Irene Virbila
My Bubbes : Tessie is 93; Pearlie, 92--the Strongest Women I Know. They're Pioneers, and Adventurers, Matriarchs and Shtarkers . They Are My Gurus, My Personal Guides to the Existential Dilemma. Joy Horowitz, Joy Horowitz lives in Santa Monica; her last story for this magazine was "For the Sake of Science," about the hazards and benefits of psychiatric experiments on humans
THINGS TO COME : Armed Revolution Mark Ehrman
TRAVELING IN STYLE : NIGHTHAWKS & BROWNSTONES : New York Has Changed Dramatically Since Painter Edward Hopper Portrayed It, But Traces of a Hopper-esque Past Endure Gail Levin, Levin, who lives in New York, is author of numerous books on Edward Hopper, including "Hopper's Places," and a forthcoming biography (both from Knopf).
STYLE: DESIGN : To Dye For LESA SAWAHATA
TRAVELING IN STYLE : FIREFLY AND GOLDENEYE : They Were Very Different Men, But Ian "James Bond" Fleming and Noel "Private Lives" Coward Were Friends and Neighbors in Jamaica--and They Both Knew How to Live John Willoughby, John Willoughby, a free-lance writer based in Cambridge, Mass., writes frequently on food and travel and is the co-author of "Big Flavors of the Hot Sun" (Morrow).
MELTING POT : L.A.'s Russian (Appliance Repair) Mafia Idelle Davidson
TRAVELING IN STYLE : THE SURVIVAL ISLES : A Trip Through the Strange, Legendary Galapagos Islands, with Charles Darwin's Books as Guides, Is Also a Sobering Study in the Evolution of Tourism Betty Fussell, Betty Fussell is a cultural historian who writes frequently about travel and food. Her most recent book is "The Story of Corn" (Knopf)
REAL ESTATE
Tenant May Not Conduct Business Out of Apartment PROJECT SENTINEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Borers Kill Fruit Tree Branches JACK E. CHRISTENSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Answers
When You Can't Afford to Sell CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Speaking Out' Writer Had 'Little to Say'
House Opens Conservation Doors
Foreclosures Rise 19% Statewide
Child's Play for Charity
Sellers Can't Warrant What They Don't Know
Her Mortgage Check Won't Be in the Mail CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's 'Whatever the Market Will Bear'
Simon Sells Turf on Surf RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Lengthening Curing Process Add Strength to New Concrete? POPULAR MECHANICS, FOR AP SPECIAL FEATURES
'Lights, Camera, Orchids' JOEL RAPP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chlorine Contributes to Ozone Depletion
TRAVEL
Destination: Italy : Inn-to-inn trekking in the Dolomite Alps, near the Austrian border, gives rise to an eclectic itinerary of rugged walks and gourmet meals BARBARA ANDERSON, Anderson is an art historian in Los Angeles
Going to San Francisco : Where Should I Eat? S. IRENE VIRBILA, Times Restaurant Critic
Going to San Francisco : Where Should I Stay? CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, Times Travel Writer
Weekend Escape: El Capitan State Beach : They finally discover the joys of settling in at a popular beach campground. Now, if they could just get rid of their neighbors . . . MELISSA PAYTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Payton is a news editor for The Times. and
Schussing on a Seat HANK KOVELL
Special
Costly Cruise
Voyage to the Bottom of the Earth SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH, Slater and Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines. Cruise Views appears the first and third week of every month.
JUST THE FACTS : Top Sellers
Education Outside the Classroom EILEEN OGINTZ
Just Can't Part With Red Sea LUCY IZON
More Luggage Laments
Travel With Pets : Tips Before the Fur Really Flies JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Biking in Moab
The Morro of the Story JOHN McKINNEY
Big Island, Bigger Lava Flows KARIN DOMINELLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Five-Star' Rating May Rely on Two-Cent Opinions : Lodging: Some organizations appraise hotels in a useful way. Other 'shorthand' ratings may mean little or nothing. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER; Reynolds travels anonymously at the newspaper's expense, accepting no special discounts or subsidized trips. To reach him, write Travel Insider, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles 90053.
New Resorts at Disney World
BUSINESS
IRS Sets Donated-Property Traps CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Innovative Produce Company Takes Financial Battering : Sun World's Setbacks Blamed on Untimely Deaths, Mexican Tomato Costs MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Service Specialists Know Tricks of Trade : Brokers: Big O.C. firms have their own export units, but smaller ones rent expertise instead. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Is Better Candidate to Lead State Out of Long Nightmare MICHAEL J. BOSKIN, MICHAEL J. BOSKIN, former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, is Tully M. Friedman professor of economics and senior fellow, Hoover Institution, at Stanford University
A Plan to Help You Choose Among Health Plans KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Can't We Get Care We've Been Paying for?
New Studio Promises to Unreel a Real Drama JAMES FLANIGAN
INFORMED CONSENT : Business, Consumers Are Getting Savvier About Choosing Health Plans DAVID R. OLMOS and KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Caustic Welcome to the Workaday World for Some of Those Suffering Professionals
Keep Emerging-Market Investing in Perspective RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds.
Austin Named Services Division President at Unihealth
Port of Orange County : First-Ever Detailed Examination of Scope and Tonnage of the Cargo Moved by Local Importers and Exporters Offers Overview of Foreign Trade and Impact on Economy JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lenders Ready to Help Credit-Scarred Consumers KATHY M. KRISTOF
Gambling Against Trip to Vegas by Greyhound
Overlooking Rape of United Airlines Funds
SPORTS
SEC ROUNDUP : Vanderbilt Overcomes Zeier in Upset From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Long Beach State Gains 17-16 Water Polo Victory Over UC San Diego
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY INVITATIONAL : Suddenly, Palmdale's Arce Romps JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Frank McGuire Was Mayor of Basketball MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
College Football Spotlight Elliott Almond, Bob Cuomo and Emilio Garcia-Ruiz
NBA Didn't Have That Much to Pound Its Chest About MAL FLORENCE
OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA : The Goodwood Proves Elixir for Bertrando BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arizona Is One Kick Better, 10-7 LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antelope Valley Hammered, 34-14 GERRY PRICE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dehere Is on a Roll in Clipper Victory Associated Press
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : Considering the Rest, Stockton Likes His Own Sport Just Fine THOMAS BONK
ROUNDUP : Fumble Spells Victory for Faith Baptist FRANKLIN WHITE and BRIAN SOBEL and KEVIN BOLT
Salaam Leads Colorado, 45-7 : Big Eight: He runs for 161 yards and scores four times in the first half against Oklahoma. From Associated Press
Ventura Holds On in the Wind MITCH POLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Connors Advances to Final : Tennis: He beats Kriek, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5, and will face Clerc for tournament title at Sherwood Country Club. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Believe That Third Time's the Harm : Pro football: They hope to beat Giants today and avoid repeat of last season's three-game losing streak, which left them 2-5. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Again Beats Bakersfield JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancho Santiago Goes on Offensive, Tops Golden West STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once Again, the Ironman Brings Out the Best : Triathlon: Australian wins, Newby-Fraser extends streak, Venice's Franks displays another dimension of willpower. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paradise Creek Easy Winner Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Els Hopes to Match Open Win From Associated Press
Village Christian Wins, 9-6, on Brache's Late Field Goal PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curve Thrown Into Free-Agent Eligibility Issue ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIOR TENNIS : Connors Defeats Kriek, Advances to Final TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas A&M Extends Home Streak to 24 : SWC: Pullig leads No. 7 Aggies over Baylor, 41-21, for 25th consecutive conference victory. From Associated Press
LAKER UPDATE : New Arena Would Be on or Near Present Site, Buss Says SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard-Westlake Wins Easily in Camino Real Debut VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 19 Virginia Tech Holds Off East Carolina From Associated Press
SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Redlands' Figueroa Secures Victory With Late Scores
Award-Winning Performance Comes When Seraphs Need It : Football: With running mate injured, Ruelas gains career-high 158 yards to lead St. Bonaventure, 7-0. LAUREN PETERSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nebraska's Defense Delivers : Big Eight: Weather also plays role in keeping Wildcat quarterback Chad May under wraps. From Associated Press
ACC ROUNDUP : Virginia Cruises to Fifth in a Row From Associated Press
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Wisconsin Fumbles Chances as Purdue Surprises With Tie From Associated Press
Glendale Defense Finally Bends, but Vaqueros Still Win, 19-10 JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Penn State Has Its Way at Michigan CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Proves Youth Prevails STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton's Victory Over Saddleback Isn't Thing of Beauty STEVE KRESAL
Rams Believe That Third Time's the Harm : Pro football: They hope to beat Giants today and avoid repeat of last season's three-game losing streak. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AUTO RACING : Earnhardt Is Lucky, as Well as Skilled JOE MACENKA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Ontario Christian Wins Handily TONY ALTOBELLI
Otton Proving Quite the Answer Man : Trojans: Quarterback replaces Johnson again and is impressive in victory over Cardinal. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Events Dictate Coverage, All Suffer JIM MURRAY
CROSS-COUNTRY / ORANGE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Mater Dei, Irvine Prove the Value of Learning MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kalkman Upsets Vandierendonck in Women's Final
Arango's Highlight Comes With a Catch MIKE HISERMAN
In the End, It Proves to Be No Contest--Auburn Wins : College football: Tigers capitalize on mismatch in final minute and beat No. 1 Florida, 36-33. Winning streak reaches 18. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Sinks to New Low in 23-14 Loss : Bruins: Fifth consecutive defeat--this one to Oregon State--leaves Donahue's team in the conference cellar. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matadors Caught Flat, 20-10 : College football: Northridge turns in an uninspired performance in loss to St. Mary's. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alabama Gets Job Done Again : SEC: Offense does barely enough as defense reigns in 17-13 defeat of Tennessee. From Associated Press
Walters Fuels USC, 27-20, Past Stanford : Trojans: Sophomore carries 31 times for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Rob Johnson suffers ankle injury again. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BYU Takes Fight Out of Irish : Nonconference: Walsh, defense lead 21-14 victory that leaves Holtz with only questions. From Associated Press
Chapman Comes Back, but Not Far Enough in 30-20 Loss MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Sea Kings Fall to Wilson in Water Polo JON CLIFFORD
Valley Riddles Moorpark With Aerial Assault FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aborted Trade Is Not Forgotten, but Kemp Becomes a Rich Sonic LARRY HENRY, THE EVERETT HERALD
Chargers Take Right Turn; Rams Seek Directions MIKE PENNER
Defense Comes Through for Utah From Associated Press
Duke Finds New Way to Win : ACC: Farmer blocks punt, recovers it in end zone for 19-13 victory as Blue Devils improve to 6-0. From Associated Press
Huskies Use Other Weapons : Pacific 10: Arizona State holds Kaufman to 80 yards, but Huard has big day in 35-14 victory. From Associated Press
EAST ROUNDUP : West Virginia Blows 25-Point Lead but Rallies to Beat Pitt, 47-41 From Associated Press
A Single Hit Propels Raiders' Biekert to Top of the Charts MIKE DOWNEY
Southwest Thwarts Pierce on Desperation Pass, 26-25 MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orlando Signs Hardaway for $70 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
Genovese Firing Was Classless
Long Layoff No Achilles' Heel for Marino : Pro football: Dolphin quarterback takes 15 touchdown passes into game against Raiders. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage Set for Showdown : Colorado State Doesn't Let Up and Routs UTEP, 47-9 From Associated Press
Kings' Kurri Plans to Return to Finland Today : Hockey: He will join the Jets' Selanne on Helsinki's Jokerit club. His family will remain in Calabasas, however. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : For Donahue, Roses Are Quickly Wilting BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Ducks Don't Waddle, They Run Past Bears : Pacific 10: Whittle rushes for 177 yards, Philyaw for 130 in Oregon's 23-7 victory. From Associated Press
Cal Lutheran Again Folds in Fourth Quarter, Falls to Redlands MICHAEL LAZARUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPINION
The Ghetto
Mike Espy
PERSPECTIVE ON AMERICA'S IMAGE : Sssssh! The World Is Listening : Our public wrangling about lousy government and lame policies is free speech with a heavy cost in how others size us up. P. EDWARD HALEY, P. Edward Haley is senior research associate at the Keck Center for International Strategic Studies, Claremont McKenna College. He is working on a book, "Overtaken by Events: George Bush and the World, 1989-1993."
The Angry Majority : The Public is Fed Up With Washington. But Will Their Discontent Push Them to destroy the Establishment? Kevin Phillips, Kevin Phillips is the editor and publisher of American Political Report. His newest book is "Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics" (Little Brown)
Pesticide War Cease-Fire : EPA agreement could open door to key legislative reform
After the Jubilation, Aristide Faces Hard Job of Governing Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz is the author of "The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier" (Simon & Schuster)
Californians in Congress Show They Can Ply the Same Course
Gang Runs Into Tough Foe
Hollywood Comes of Age: An All-Star Studio Is Born Joel Kotkin, Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and international fellow at Pepperdine University School of Business
In Kidnaping Israeli Soldier, Hamas Shows a New Sophistication Yossi Melman, Yossi Melman, an Israeli journalist, is co-author of "Friends in Deed: Inside the USA-Israel Alliance" (Hyperion)
After a Run of Good Luck, It's Time to Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy Gaddis Smith, Gaddis Smith, a diplomatic historian, is director of the Yale Center for International and Area Studies
Diesel Cars
World Series, 1994, May Be Dead--But Baseball Remains Eternal W.P. Kinsella, W.P. Kinsella is the author of "Shoeless Joe," which became the movie, "Field of Dreams." His new novel, "The Dixon Cornbelt League," will be published by HarperCollins
At the Core of the MTA Problem: A Sprawling, In-Fighting Bureaucracy Morris Newman and Jay Stark, Morris Newman, an architecture and urban planner, is the senior editor of the California Planning and Development Report. Jay Stark, an urban planner, is editor of Metro Investment Report and The Planning Report
Mark Fuhrman
AmeriCorps Service
Los Angeles Times Interview : Deval Patrick : The Justice Department's Leading Civil Rights Advocate GAYLE POLLARD TERRY, Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer for The Times, based in Washington
L.A. Subway Construction
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : How Race Can Make a Difference in Teaching African-American Studies LESLIE D. HARRIS, Leslie D. Harris is a junior majoring in journalism at Howard University
Superstores, Narrowed Choices : Books: High-volume outlets are crushing the traditional booksellers who offered us new ideas and idioms. STEPHEN GAMES, Stephen Games is a cultural commentator in Los Angeles, formerly with the Independent and the BBC in London
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