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What happened on September 18, 1994
BOOKS
He bellowed 'Stella!' . . . and acting was never the same : BRANDO: Songs My Mother Taught Me, \o7 By Marlon Brando with Robert Lindsey (Random House: $25; 468 pp.)\f7 : BRANDO: The Biography, \o7 By Peter Manso (Hyperion: $29.95; 1,172 pp.)\f7 By David Freeman, \o7 David Freeman is the author of "A Hollywood Education" and other books\f7
Take Me in to the Ballgame : The companion book to Ken Burns' PBS series may offer relief to the strike-stricken : BASEBALL: An Illustrated History, \o7 By Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns (Alfred A. Knopf: $60; 469 pp.)\f7 By Dick Roraback, \o7 Roraback is a free-lance writer\f7
The Last Gentleman : THE HOUSE OF PERCY: Honor, Imagination, and Melancholy in a Southern Family, \o7 By Bertram Wyatt-Brown (Oxford University Press: $30; 454 pp.)\f7 By James Wilcox, \o7 James Wilcox's most recent novel is "Guest of a Sinner."\f7
Faces of Revolution : NONE TO ACCOMPANY ME, \o7 By Nadine Gordimer (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $22; 324 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Isn't the Truth Always a Mosaic? : GOLDBERG'S ANGEL: An Adventure in the Antiquities Trade, \o7 By Dan Hofstadter (Farrar, Straus, Giroux: $22; 241 pp.)\f7 By Andrew Solomon, \o7 Andrew Solomon's last book is "The Irony Tower: Soviet Artists in a Time of Glasnost" (Alfred A. Knopf)\f7
Back to Nature, by JAMES TATE
Nonfiction By Tom Frick
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
FULL HOUSE: Reassessing the Earth's Population Carrying... By Charles Solomon
SPIDER TOWN \o7 by Abraham Rodriguez Jr. (Penguin: $9.95... By Charles Solomon
A WALK ACROSS FRANCE \o7 by Miles Morland... By Charles Solomon
THE COMFORTERS \o7 by Muriel Spark (New Directions... By Charles Solomon
THE MIDNIGHT FLUTE: Chinese Poems of Love and Longing, \o7... By Charles Solomon
MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: Twenty Remarkable Collectors in... By Charles Solomon
TALES OF THE TIKONGS \o7 by Epeli Hau'oa (University of... By Charles Solomon
A Voice of Moral Reasoning : Shusaku Endo struggled with the themes of right and wrong, defiance and cowardice : THE FINAL MARTYRS, \o7 By Shusaku Endo\f7 . \o7 Translated from the Japanese by Van C. Gessel (New Directions: $21.50; 208 pp.)\f7 By Karl Schoenberger, \o7 Karl Schoenberger is a Times staff writer and former Tokyo correspondent. He studied Japanese literature as a Monbusho Fellow at Kyoto University\f7
PAGE TO SCREEN : Boyd's 'Good Man' By John Clark
NEWS
He Snarled, She Snarled : Fierce competitors bent on demolishing their opponents, James Carville and Mary Matalin tell how they survived facing off against each other. : ALL'S FAIR: Love, War and Running for President, \o7 By Mary Matalin and James Carville with Peter Knobler (Random House/Simon & Schuster: $24; 478 pp.)\f7 By Robert Sherrill, \o7 Robert Sherrill is the author of "Gothic Politics in the Deep South."\f7
Out And About
Information Sought
Quotas In Book Review?
The Price Of Color
Brecht's Smokescreen
Bret 'The Real Thing' Ellis
Family Acts
Butchered
William Hurt, Actor
Hitting The Mark
Waxing Theatrical
Move 'em Out
He's Always Moving : Michael Smuin has done ballet, Broadway, movies, TV and a little bit of everything in between. Now he's bringing his 10-member ballet company to L.A. for its first appearance outside San Francisco. Get ready to experience a little guerrilla ballet. By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer\f7
A summary of selected City Hall actions in this past week affecting Central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
Nations Unified In Celebrating Independence : Festivities Spotlight Cultures of Central American Countries and Their American Emigres By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Natural Gas Vehicle Plant Fuels Industry : Transportation: Officials hope a new East L.A. facility will encourage more motorists to tank up with the cleaner, cheaper fuel instead of gasoline. By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magnet School Logs On to Information Superhighway : Education: Students can surf the Internet at the Central Library. The school is first in the nation to focus on electronic information. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hazardous Waste in Automotive Businesses Is Workshop Topic
MAYWOOD : Fiesta Helps Mark City's 70th Birthday By Simon Romero
SOUTHEAST AREA : Consultants Get Down to Business By Simon Romero
Library Helps Youth Sign On to Internet By Simon Romero
CRENSHAW : Redlining Charged in Quake-Aid Policy By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Festival Sings Praises of Musical Institute By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Kiwanis Will Honor Activist Celes King
WESTLAKE : Dreams May Spring From the Rubble By Leslie Berestein
Koreatown : Surge in Robberies Prompts Warnings By Leslie Berestein
KOREATOWN : Consortium Offers Free Home Repairs
CITY TERRACE : Mural Honors Youth of Mexico, Eastside By Mary Anne Perez
Lincoln Heights : Tenants to Own 132-Unit Complex By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Big Brothers Seek Latino Monitors
ECHO PARK : Service Group Seeks Gangs' Participation By Tommy Li
WATTS : On Common Ground to Stress Education By Enrique Lavin
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Hope in Youth Plans a Thank-You Party
CHINATOWN : Part of L.A. History May Find a Home By Tommy Li
Boys & Girls Club Opens in Casa Loma By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVER STORY : SILENT MINORITY : The Plight of Asian American Students : Torn by Pressure From Their Families and Peers, They Often Are Alienated, Overlooked and Misunderstood. By Diane Seo
Moonstruck By Tommy Li
The Next Step Toward Home : Tanya Tull helps homeless go beyond temporary shelter and into residential neighborhoods. By Tanya Tull, \f7 and \o7 Tanya Tull has worked with homeless families for 15 years, watching from the front lines as the homeless population swelled. She founded and continues to direct Para Los Ninos, a Skid Row agency that helps homeless families, and since 1988, has been executive director of Beyond Shelter, which seeks to place families in permanent housing and help them stay there by providing help with negotiating leases and finding child care, job training and other services. She was interviewed by Catherine Gewertz.
The Personal Touch : Beyond Shelter made Mari E. Quates and her children 'feel special.' The program, she says, turned her life around and restored stability to her family. By Mari E. Quates, \o7 Mari E. Quates, 35, of South-Central, is a mother of three children ages 4 to 10. The former legal word processor lost her apartment and became unable to work after her divorce and the birth of a congenitally ill girl. She turned to Beyond Shelter, a program that places homeless families in apartments and provides up to one year of comprehensive services, including household management, health referrals and legal advocacy. She was interviewed by Nancy Slate. \f7
GAME OF THE WEEK : Fremont Steals 34-28 Win as Time Runs Out By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Striving to Get Ahead : Salesian High's Cross-Country Team Has a Little Room for Improvement: 1st or 2nd Place By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : Bell Gardens High Honored With Award By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOTBALL : Ellison, Loyola Get a Whole Lot Out of a Half in Win at Canyon By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup By Will Etheridge
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Manual Arts Stuns Dorsey on Last-Minute TD By Reggie Meadows
Friday Football Roundup By Rick Ramirez
Friday Football Roundup By Mike Edwards
Friday Football Roundup By Tony Jones
Friday Football Roundup By Ethan Allen Thomas Jr.
Friday Football Roundup By Peter Yoon
Friday Football Roundup By Roy Jurgens
Friday Football Roundup By Enrique Lavin
Friday Football Roundup By Gary Chavez
Friday Football Roundup By John Ortega
Friday Football Roundup By Stephanie Smith
Couple Faces a Brick Wall in Finding Earthquake Insurance for Their Eagle Rock Home
Columnist's Advice on Ethics Unethical
What Foreign Students Mean to U.S. Schools
Crime Isn't the Way Flanigan Describes It
Where Prop. 103 Mentality Could Lead
Fortune 500 a Dated Idea in Global Market
Don't Let the Spirit Crushers Get You Down By Robin Abcarian
Care for a Glass of Beer With That Breakfast? By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Returning in Prime Condition COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : In the Best of Hands : Here and around the world, Dr. Randy Sherman repairs devastating wounds inflicted by nature and accidents. Only family and flying, perhaps, bring him more happiness. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP's Claim of Voter Fraud Disputed
Fullerton Will Gain Tax Revenue From New Use of Hughes Property
Mail Call Thanks
Trabuco Water District Inefficient
Toll Road Would Cut a Wicked Swath
Lower Standards Fail the Students
Police Officers Need Citizens' Support
Flagging Down 'Patriotic' Businesses
Taxpayers Pick Up Alcohol Abuse Tab
Ineffective Bus-Lights Law Will Give Us False Sense of Traffic Safety
Clayton Moore Is a Real-Life Hero
Let Lenders Buy Their Own Home Insurance
3 Arctic Travelers Took Wayward Road
Graffiti Vandal Doesn't Deserve Any Publicity
Braude's Focus Is on Westside, Not Valley
Times Wastes Space on Cigar Smoking
Cut Through the Smokescreen Around Beilenson, Sybert Camp Urges
Couple Sue Disneyland Over Injuries on Ride From Associated Press
FIRST LADY: The Northridge Little Leaguers were thrown... By Michael Arkush
Dream Leads to a Prison Term Until DNA Evidence Frees Him : Slaying: Police called Steven Linscott's account a confession, not a vision. Now, 12 years later, he examines lessons painfully learned. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Town May Be Single-Parent Capital of U.S. : Michigan: Benton Harbor leads the way to uncertain era of divorce, early widowhood, out-of-wedlock births. By Mitchell Landsberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tiniest American Library Goes Over Big in Appalachia : Tennessee: The 5-by-6-by-6-foot white structure houses 2,000 volumes, mostly love stories, mysteries, histories and encyclopedias. By Duncan Mansfield, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Death Row Prisoner Is Executed in Texas \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bring-Back-the-Bison Idea No Washout : Great Plains: Proposal to supplant people with buffalo gains standing as ghost towns multiply across prairie. By Mike Feinsilber, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Weight Is Over : Health: China begins sending fat youngsters to an exercise-oriented camp to help shed those extra pounds. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Faulty Light Causes Short at White House \o7 Associated Press\f7
May It Please the Court, Lawyers Just Want to Be Happy : Psychotherapy: Float past Mars, be one with the solar system, popular seminar counsels. Program borrows from Carl Jung, Zen consciousness, 12-step programs, holistic healing, even Clarence Darrow. By Michael Hill, ASSOCIATED PRESS
You Could Get Exercised Over Wee Sub : Inventions: After three decades building one-person and two-person crafts, former Navy captain is working to perfect a human-powered version. By Allan Dowd, REUTERS
High-Tech Lobbying Dials Wrong Number : Washington: Special interests can make it appear that their point of view is coming from ordinary folks. By Jim Drinkard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grave Tells of Union Soldier's Final Hour : Archeology: Bones, artifacts taken from Antietam help scientists get a sense of one Union fighter, a casualty of the conflict's bloodiest battle. By Deb Riechmann, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Health Care Careers Beckon Teen-Agers : West Virginia: University officials hope they can keep predominantly black and economically disadvantaged children interested in professions. By David Wilkison, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Insect-Borne Fungus Taking Its Toll of Famous Stands of Monterey Pines : Ecology: Scientists urge Californians not to plant the tree in hopes that a moratorium will help limit the affliction. Little else can be done about pitch canker until researchers develop a more resistant pine. By Catalina Ortiz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police Must Be Held Accountable, Inquiry Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
Vietnam AIDS Spreading \o7 Reuters\f7
Lightning's Deja Vu for Minnesota Man \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rural Hospitals Turn to Innovation to Survive as Hundreds Close Doors : Medicine: The rebirth of medical care in a rural North Carolina area is the result of an alliance of hospitals with will to live. By Fred Bayles, ASSOCIATED PRESS
At Other End of Toll-Free Tourism Hot Lines: Jail Bars By David Holmstrom, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
A New Farm's Growing Troubles
RANK: Tiny Concordia University in Irvine scores high in... By Greg Johnson and Mark Chalon Smith and David Haldane
Stag's Splashy Exit Leaves Laguna Talking : Wildlife: Deer crashes through home, swims to sea. Lifeguards turn it back, but it dies anyway. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feuds Take Homeowner Groups to Legal Limits : Property: Bulging association case files in O.C. cover everything from overweight pets to satellite dishes. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Called Slow to Condemn Abuses in Haiti By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 2nd Wave of Quake Destruction : Some owners let 'ghost town' properties go into foreclosure, leaving stubborn criminal havens. Officials say drastic solutions may be required to avoid festering problem. By Hugo Martin and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Chaos Likely Without Peaceful Transition By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Has Pulpit at Meeting of Religious Right By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Advisers' Role in Bicycle Club Offer Raises Questions : Gambling: Trustee says he had no part in picking winner. Attorney withdraws gaming application. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mono Lake Plan Could Slash L.A. Water Supply By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Carter Mission Presses Haiti's Leaders to Leave : Caribbean: White House calls first meeting 'serious and constructive.' Two night sessions are also held; more are expected today. U.S. forces are in place off the coast. By Norman Kempster and Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Ceding Upper Hand to N. Korea, Critics Say : Asia: Washington wants Pyongyang's nuclear program frozen. But its concessions could invalidate any deal. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today Versus Tomorrow By Peter H. King
U.S. Weighing Controversial Border Crossing Fee, Reno Says : Checkpoints: In Beverly Hills speech, she unveils program to close 'revolving door for illegal immigrants.' By John Hurst and Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / REPUBLICAN CONVENTION : Stressing GOP Unity, Wilson Backs Prop. 187 : Governor gets warm reception at state party gathering as he formally endorses the immigration initiative and predicts sweeping Republican victory. By Dave Lesher and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Growing Pains : Agriculture: Corn crop went bust, the EPA is probing possible destruction of wetlands and neighbors threaten legal action over smelly compost. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Juggles Conflicts in Former Soviet Territory : Russia: An accord brokered in Iran may have defused hostilities in Tajikistan. Two enclaves in Caucasus Mountains remain hot spots. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinians Want to Control Holy Sites \o7 Reuters\f7
IRA Supporters Step Up Demands That British Withdraw From Ulster \o7 From Reuters\f7
Explosion at Air-Bag Factory Injures Seven \o7 Associated Press\f7
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Lawmakers Support Peace Mission, but Still Balk at Invasion : Congress: Carter delegation is applauded, despite criticism of its timing and mandate. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Military Is Still Uneasy Over Its Mission in Haiti : Pentagon: A truce between Clinton and officers in the armed forces has developed. But it could unravel. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crisis In The Caribbean : Haiti On The Edge
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Contradictory Emotions Overtake Miami's Little Haiti : Reaction: Many feel action is needed. But fear of bloodshed and mistrust of American motivations temper community's enthusiasm. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Scared Residents Take Flight in Port-au-Prince : Civilians: One woman killed in frantic efforts to flee capital city. People fear violence of invasion or retaliation by backers of ruling Haitian army. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Rwanda Government Struggles to Gain Cash, Credibility : Africa: The country is bankrupt, its export crops destroyed. But aid flows only to private groups as world weighs whether new leaders can be trusted. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merridy Street Lies in Heart of Destruction : Northridge: Woodside apartments are the only habitable units on the block. Neighbors have been replaced by rats and feral cats, and residents must dodge the dregs of chaos. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Technology Bringing Government, People Closer : Information: Some of the projects are aimed at restoring faith in the agencies--and they've turned out well. But others are costly failures. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deaf Woman Is First Miss America With Disability \o7 Associated Press\f7
Congress Hooked on Tobacco Lobby Cash, Group Charges \o7 Associated Press\f7
Thousands Protest Disney History Theme Park Plans \o7 From Reuters\f7
Cuba to Let Farmers Sell Produce in Markets \o7 Reuters\f7
Extra Day in Orbit Brings Science Bonus : Space: Astronauts conserve sufficient electricity to power added laser light atmospheric experiments. They are to return to Earth Monday. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ailing Tourist Adds to Odd White House Week \o7 Reuters\f7
Fire Guts Former Home of Margaret Mitchell \o7 Associated Press\f7
Charles Drake; Versatile Film and TV Actor
Robert Blair Krueger; Founder of Legal Firm
Couple Sue Disneyland Over Injuries on Ride \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Volunteers Clear Tons of Trash From State's Beaches \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Deaf Woman From Alabama Crowned 1995 Miss America \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man at DMV Shot in Fight Over Woman \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
'Grass-Roots Grandma' Turns Her Attention to Associations By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sportscasters
Film Office Merger
Quayle on Values
Philharmonic's Tour
Bilingual Education
Needle Exchange for Drug Users
One Man's Battle
Prose And Retro-cons
Ever The Twain Should Meet
Paranoids, Ghosts and The Disappeared : It Was Certainly Mexico's Freest Election Ever, but for One of the Country's Leading Novelists, a Longtime PRI Foe Who Served as a Poll Observer for an Opposition Party, It was Politics as Usual--PRI Politics, Corrupt, Intimidating, Eternal By Pablo Ignacio Taibo Ii, \o7 Paco Ignacio Taibo II is a Mexico City-based mystery writer. His most recent book is "Four Hands" (St. Martin's Press). This article was translated by Lorenza Munoz. \f7
Temple Talk
Another Viewpoint
Admiring Auvers
Taking Us Back to the Ball Game : PBS' 'BASEBALL' HOLDS A MIRROR UP TO AMERICA By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : What's Up, Doc? : GEORGE CLOONEY RETURNS TO THE SCENE OF A FAMILIAR SET By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hells Angels on Wheels (TNT Sunday at 9 p.m., Monday at 11... By Kevin Thomas
Lethal Weapon 2 (CBS Sunday at 9 p.m.) again has Mel... By Kevin Thomas
On View : Tyrants, Treasures and the Hermitage By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Bravo Plays 'Bridge'
Arrested Entertainment
Blue Over Caruso
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : KCAL's 'Boogie's Diner' is the new hangout for hanging-out crowd By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : WHEN TALK SHOWS GO THUMP IN THE DAY By Michelle Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four-Star Films : 'The Third Man' By Kevin Thomas
'A Friendship in Vienna' By Lynne Heffley
'Red Rock West' By Kevin Thomas
'Un Coeur en Hiver' (A Heart in Winter) By Kenneth Turan
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : ABC's Smolletts agree life 'On Their Own' is never a drag By Beth Kleid, Beth Kleid is a regular contributor to TV Times and Calendar
The Lineup By Susan King
The Only Game In Town? By Susan King
UCLA Will Be Skirting the Issue of Celtic Pride
A Strong Recovery : Health care: A $32-million earthquake repair project will allow St. John's Hospital, minus its north wing, to reopen to inpatient services Oct. 3. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Seeking Work Despite Law, Day Laborers Try Residents' Patience By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Student Says Medical Center Staff Harassed Him : Law: Emergency room employee's suit says he was subjected to verbal and physical advances by homosexual co-workers. University attorneys say his story is inconsistent. By B.J. Palermo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRAVEL : Putting on Grand Airs in Golden Triangle By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grants: Pepperdine Receives $32 Million
SANTA MONICA : College Chooses Interim President By Lorenza Munoz
VENICE : New Youth Club to Be State-of-the-Art
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that... By Michael Krikorian
COVER STORY : Museum Central : Wilshire Boulevard Collections Spur a Resurgence of Miracle Mile Area By John Buzbee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Kids, Car Nuts and Connoisseurs By John Buzbee
For Seniors : His Longevity Theory Is Food for Thought By Linda Feldman
ENTERTAINMENT
Kodaly, the Other Hungarian By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
OUT OF THE VAULTS : The Sun Legacy in 74 Songs By Robert Hilburn
More 'Romance'
The Second Time Just Gets Better By Lorraine Ali
* 1/2; LUTHER VANDROSS, "Songs" (\o7 Epic\f7 ) If you want... By Dennis Hunt
***; SEBADOH, "Bakesale" (\o7 Sub Pop\f7 ) Sebadoh's past... By Lorraine Ali
In Brief By Connie Johnson
In Brief By Steve Hochman
In Brief By Randy Lewis
Album Review By Ernest Hardy
'Melrose' May Be the Place, but Not for Aimee Mann By Steve Hochman
Album Review By Connie Johnson
AND THE WINNER IS . . . : One of the fiercest competitions... By Steve Hochman
Michael Jackson was very in volved with the second release...
JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : A Harmonic Convergence By Bill Kohlhaase
DEAD CALM: It's a Deadhead's dream . . . and a... By Steve Hochman
AND ONE MORE THING: How can radio play a song that has a...
LONDON REPORT: Oasis, the Manchester-based quintet fronted... By Dave Jennings, From London
Break Time Is Over : Anita Baker's last album was in 1990. Then everyone thought she was lost to motherhood. Guess everybody forgot to ask the important person: Baker By Dennis Hunt, \o7 Dennis Hunt is a Times staff writer\f7
Exposing an L.A. Secret : Justin Tanner--the man who gave the world 'Zombie Attack!' and 'Pot Mom'--is just happy to be writing plays. But, hey, a little global attention wouldn't hurt. By Don Shirley, \o7 Don Shirley is a Times staff writer\f7
It's the Screen That Got Small : Do all those cracks about TV bother Gene Wilder, Dudley Moore and Martin Short? Well, now that you ask, let them explain it all to you. By Chuck Crisafulli, \f7 and \o7 Chuck Crisafulli is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
Wet and Wild Pandas : Making a movie in China's hinterlands presents unique challenges--like paying to film on sacred moss. On location with 'The Little Panda.' By Rone Tempest, \o7 Rone Tempest is The Times' Beijing bureau chief\f7
COVER STORY : In Praise of Silliness : Los Angeles' own Groundlings are celebrating two decades of, well, just plain silliness. Is this someone's idea of a joke? You bet and it's paid off. By Lawrence Christon, \o7 Lawrence Christon is a Times staff writer. \f7
Will 'Blue Sky' Make It 10-for-10 for Orion? By Judy Brennan
'Killers' Screenwriter Keeps the Faith By Judy Brennan
Sean Nelson, the Sundance Kid By Ty Tagami
Does Someone Like This \o7 Still\f7 Have to Prove Herself? : Mary Steenburgen thinks she does. So, after two high-profile movies, she's doing something that really terrifies her: hitting the stage. By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Performing Arts : The Composer Tells All (Again) : Ned Rorem has been the center of attention for most of his 70 years, and his latest book--'Knowing When to Stop'--is sure to keep him there. By Martin Bernheimer, \o7 Martin Bernheimer is The Times' music critic\f7
ART : Looking for Art That's Literally All Over the Map? : 'inSITE94' features 109 artists, artworks made from tens of thousands of pieces (if you count the animal bones) and covers 37 sites all over San Diego and Tijuana. Big enough for you? By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer. \f7
Pop Music : A Mellow Trip 'Home' : Michael Franti drops the aggression and evokes soul-R&B traditions to celebrate community, family. By Richard Cromelin, \o7 Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar\f7
'The Collected Plays of Justin Tanner'
COVER STORY : The Core Groundlings: Where Are They Now? By Lawrence Christon
Private Lives : Video : Will 'Jurassic' Rule the Earth? : Spielberg's ravenous dinosaurs aren't done yet: There'll be no escaping the video's $65-million push. But can it top 'Aladdin'? By David Kronke, \o7 David Kronke is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
BUSINESS
Gifts to Parents Involve Some Risks By Carla Lazzareschi
Retiree Wonders: What About My Portfolio? By Russ Wiles, RUSS WILES, \o7 a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds\f7
How Fund Failed Them : Teachers' Reliance on Colleagues Cost Dearly When Land Deals Soured By Greg Johnson and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Your Money : Where There's a Will... By Kathy M. Kristof
TV Networks Evolve From Dinosaurs to Darlings By James Flanigan
Your Money : Live Well, Die Prepared : Personal finance: It's inevitable, so here's our guide to estate planning, funerals and other life-and-death concerns. By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toronto Film Company Gets 'Southern Exposure' : Entertainment: Debuting Thursday, "Due South" will be the first Canadian-produced series to appear on an American television network in prime time. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS PULSE / JOHN BRENNAN : Polls Show More Than Economy Dogs Clinton's Appeal Ratings By John Brennan, JOHN BRENNAN \o7 is director of The Los Angeles Times Poll\f7
Owners Deny Charges : The Two Heads of TMI Have Different Visions of the Future By Debora Vrana and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pacific Gulf Properties Appoints New Executive
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Ancient History Lingers Along Ghost Road Through the Forest : New Mexico: Shortcut to a ski resort shelters the story of America long before its present residents or ancestors of the Ute and Apache left their mark. By Richard Benke, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marvels Abound Deep Within for Cave Explorers : Mexico: Team descends to 4,839 feet, the deepest that humans have gone in a cavern in the Western Hemisphere. One dies in the attempt. By Harry F. Rosenthal, ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Pacific's Healers May Hold Nature's Ancient Cures : Health: Paul Alan Cox is tapping into island medicines to battle AIDS and other illnesses. But time is short. By Peg Mcentee, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Green Party Aims at New Mexico : Politics: Slate for the November elections includes a former two-term Democratic lieutenant governor, now running for governor. By Barry Massey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Rams' Front Office Is All Business : Task Force to Save Team Makes Valiant Goal-Line Stand but It Probably Isn't Enough
Land Trade Feasible for Bolsa Chica
County Cannot Act Alone on Jail Plan : Expansion--of Facilities and Decision Making--Needed
Long-Term Day-Care Solutions Needed : Scramble in Capistrano School District Is Example of How Things Shouldn't Work
Latest Casualty Spurs Troops in War Against Child Abuse By Dana Parsons
Notes about your surroundings
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON CURFEWS : Restrictions on Youths Strain Families, Burden Government : Two questions on such laws for juveniles: Are they constitutional? Are they wise? They seem to be neither. By Arnold Binder, \o7 Arnold Binder is a professor in the School of Social Ecology at UC Irvine and is an expert in the field of juvenile delinquency\f7
From Disaster, Magic at Six Flags : Amusement park's record attendance, expansion plans a bright spot for the region
Break the Gridlock on Mass Transit for Valley : Decisive action and accord on Red Line extension are vital
Preschool's Only Fault Was Caring : Church's view of child care leads to eviction of Santa Clarita Valley Learning Center
Valley Commentary : Why Our Teachers Don't Trust LEARN Program : Reform plan could help troubled public schools re-create themselves, but teachers are understandably wary of faddishness, financing and risks. By Adrienne Mack, \o7 Adrienne Mack teaches high school English in the Los Angeles public schools\f7
Valley Commentary : A Risky Path for Pierce College : A sketchy proposal brings commercialism to an institution worthy of better public funding. But it may be the financially stretched college's last best hope. By Les Boston, \o7 Les Boston is a free-lance writer and editor and a former English teacher at Valley College\f7
Valley Commentary : L.A. Council Must Fill the Vacancy in 5th District : When Zev Yaroslavsky leaves to join county board, district could be left without a city voice for seven months. But its needs require an interim replacement. By Jeff Brain, \o7 Jeff Brain is past president of the Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of the Sherman Oaks Town Council. He is a candidate for the 5th District council seat\f7
Anaheim Council, Mayoral Election Draws a Crowd By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Was the Slaying of Black Man a Hate Crime? : Civil rights: Activists are demanding information about the fatal shooting allegedly by a white youth with a shaved head. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Takes Scientific Approach to Future : Education: Chancellor hopes to attract research dollars with biomedicine and other rising disciplines. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pizza Case Unlikely Focus of '3 Strikes' Debate : Courts: Defense lawyer says suspect doesn't see how what he allegedly did could send him to prison for 25 years to life. Officials back prosecution of small-time street criminal. By Gordon Dillow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arming Residents With New Outlook on Police Work : Training: Course familiarizes people with LAPD operations, including arrest procedures, use of force and shooting policies. 'The most surprising thing I learned is that police are human,' a graduate says. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shielding Simpson Jury Selection in Name of Efficiency By Bill Boyarsky
Neighbors Say Man's Home Is a Castle : Real estate: Homeowner draws complaints but says he upgraded neighborhood. City considers ordinance to curb 'mansionization.' By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Broad Palate : Taste of Encino Showcases Restaurants, Wineries By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Table: Pay Caps and Thinking Caps By Scott Harris
Maimed Youth Cheered by Flood of Mail and Gifts By Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Coast Is Clear, for a Day : 4,538 Volunteers Take Away 22 Tons of Trash By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From the Ground Up : Rebuilding the Northridge Fashion Center
GOP Convention Turns Into Love Fest : Brown, Other Democrats Meet for Rally on Long-Hostile Turf : Politics: Gubernatorial nominee, other candidates and party officials gather to build support for statewide ticket in heart of Republican country. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Convention Turns Into Love Fest : Politics: Conservative Republicans voice no fault with candidates Wilson and Huffington. Earlier acrimony is swept aside. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Bicameral Candidate Runs Back and Forth in Two Campaigns at Once
CSUN President Backs EOP Changes : Education: Answering critics, Blenda J. Wilson says the program for minority students will not be dismantled. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign '94: Issues and Answers
No Evidence to Back Claim of Voter Fraud: Registrar : Politics: Report disputes Republican charges of illegal registration in central Orange County. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Service Group Checks Into Notorious Motel : Activism: Clean-up starts on dilapidated Chateau Motel, once a magnet for crime. Plans call for conversion into a job-training center. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dismayed L.A. Police, Deputies Head for Greener Pastures : Law enforcement: Simi Valley and other Ventura County departments are luring more officers who are searching for a better quality of life. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 16, Shot in Neck From Other Car in Drag Race
Boy, 14, Falls to His Death on Hike
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Freeway Crash
Speed, Technique Sack State Title for Villa Park Bagger
Season of Woes : Federal Investigation Tops the List of Summer Disasters By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteer Crews Hit the Beaches for Coastal Cleanup Day : Environment: About 1,300 people pick up unsightly, dangerous trash along the coast and nearby waterways. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / 35TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Winery Owner and Professor Face Off By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bands, Bellies, Queens and Cowboys on the March in Simi : Parade: Thousands line up to see the tradition that began in the '30s continue with plenty of small-town spirit. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power Outage Affects 3,000 Oxnard Homes
Goleta Man Held in Camarillo Sexual Assaults : Crime: The 21-year-old is suspected of raping and robbing two female workers in a yogurt shop. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Man Dies After Being Hit By Amtrak Train By Scott Hadly
24TH DISTRICT : GOP Stars Give Boost to Sybert By Jack Cheevers
OXNARD : Brother Pleads Guilty in Boy's Drug Deals By Dwayne Bray
OXNARD : Developer Stops Pumping of Wetlands By Miguel Bustillo
New Drug Court Shows Promise : Rehabilitation: Treating addicts rather than jailing them saves money. About 100 have enrolled in intensive yearlong program, but future funding is uncertain. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighboring Communities Are Not Acting Very Neighborly : San Gabriel Valley: Communities put up their fists when borders are at stake. Projects from card clubs to freeway extensions spur disputes. By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Separating Love, Abuse for Asians : Culture: Immigrants find that disciplinary measures considered responsible parenting in their homelands may be improper in U.S. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Protest Hiring of Officer By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. to Bring Recycling Operation to the Westside : Environment: Overburdened landfills and state mandate to reduce trash will likely cause more residents to change their ways. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artists Turn Talents to Restoration Project : Culture: Group is turning historic but run-down Cedar Avenue complex into a headquarters. One building, the Memorial Hall, will reopen Saturday. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Nuclear-Family Blues: The Fission of Moral Ties That Bind By Stanley Crouch, \o7 Stanley Crouch, author of "Notes of a Hanging Judge" (Oxford), was a 1993 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "genius" fellowship. He is currently finishing a biography of Charlie Parker\f7
A Reluctant Warrior : With Haiti, Clinton Redefines the Post-Cold War Presidency By Sidney Blumenthal, \o7 Sidney Blumenthal is the special political correspondent for the New Yorker. He is the author of "Pledging Allegiance: The Last Campaign of the Cold War" (HarperCollins)\f7
A Reluctant Warrior : The Nightmare That Is Haiti: Gunshots in the Quiet of Night By Anne-christine D'Adesky, \o7 Anne-christine d'Adesky, a Haitian-American journalist, is author of "Under the Bone" (FSG), a novel about Haiti\f7
The Way Cleared for a Pentecostal Prophet to Rule Guatemala Again By Victor Perera, \o7 Victor Perera, who teaches journalism in the Graduate School of UC Berkeley, is author of "Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy (California) and "Rites: A Guatemalan Boyhood," due out next month from Mercury House\f7
Is Bill Clinton's Lasting Political Legacy Going to Be the Resurrection of the GOP? By Kevin Phillips, \o7 Kevin Phillips is the editor and publisher of the American Political Report. His new book is "Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics" (Little Brown)\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Robert Rotberg : Can Order Come to Haiti After Two Centuries of Chaos? By Steve Proffitt, \o7 Steve Proffitt is a producer for Fox News and a contributor to National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" and "Morning Edition." He spoke with Robert Rotberg from the historian's home in Lexington, Mass\f7
Campus Correspondence : Finding a 'Safe Place' on Campus for Student Victims of Domestic Violence By Rachael Perry, \o7 Rachael Perry is editor in chief of The State News, the MSU campus newspaper\f7
Don't Waffle Now on GATT
Prop. 190--a Needed Light : Measure would lift secrecy from judges' disciplinary hearings
Science Meets the Press: Can Media Be Trusted? : Quest for better 'gatekeeping' in covering complex issues
CANADA WATCH : Separation's High Cost
PERSPECTIVE ON ISLAM : The Tyranny of Brotherhood : Authoritarianism, which is endemic to Muslim society, has perverted both secular and religious leadership. By Salam Al-marayati and Maher Hathout, \o7 Dr. Maher Hathout is senior adviser to the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Los Angeles. Salam al-Marayati is its director. \f7
Let Cubans In, and Watch Castro Rot : The invasion metaphor only serves anti-immigration forces. By Virginia I. Postrel, \o7 Virginia I. Postrel is editor of Reason, a Los Angeles-based current affairs magazine\f7
When You Have Initiatives on the Ballot, Who Needs Politicians? By Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, \o7 Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate School and a political analyst for KCAL-TV\f7
REAL ESTATE
Special Low-Down Report : 25 Ways To Turn $10,000 Into a House By Bradley Inman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's Taken His Act to England By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expo Offers Tips on City, County Loans
BOOK REVIEW : Realty Negotiation Tactics Made Clear : "Successful Real Estate Negotiation, Revised Edition" \o7 by Peter G. Miller and Douglas M. Bregman (Harper Perennial, New York, 1994: $13, 240 pp.)\f7 \o7 Special to The Times\f7
More People Pay Cash for Homes
Your Mortgage : Computerized Loan Systems Save Money, Time By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Realty Question Reprints
How to Raise Money for a Down Payment By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Home Sales Up
Try Mediation to Resolve Dispute By Jan Hickenbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Quake-Insurance Tale Has a Happy Ending By Don Mckenzie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Bulb Planting Season
How to Get Rid of Ant Colonies By Jack E. Christensen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting By James Dulley
SPORTS
No. 1 Florida Gains Even More Respect : College football: Two easy games to start the season don't compare with the Gators' 31-0 victory at No. 15 Tennessee. From Associated Press
College Football / Spotlight Compiled by Thomas Bonk, Bob Cuomo and Emilio Garcia-Ruiz
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Penn St. Humbles Another Foe, 61-21 From Associated Press
EAST ROUNDUP : No. 18 Virginia Tech Defeats Boston College From Associated Press
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Oklahoma Struggles in Victory Over Texas Tech From Associated Press
ACC ROUNDUP : Stanicek Leads North Carolina in 49-0 Victory From Associated Press
SEC ROUNDUP : Long Scoring Pass Lifts Alabama Over Arkansas From Associated Press
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Colorado State Upsets BYU, 28-21 From Associated Press
Passion + Baseball = Ken Burns : Television: The epic 18 1/2-hour study of the sport, has its debut tonight on PBS. By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COMMENTARY / MIKE LUPICA : Agassi Win Leaves Brooke Unbeaten By Mike Lupica
Nebraska Leaves UCLA Seeing Red--in the Mirror : College football: Cornhuskers break modern Bruin record with 484 rushing yards in a 49-21 victory. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Much Use for Stock of 'Official' Balls By Mal Florence
College Football / Spotlight Compiled by Thomas Bonk, Bob Cuomo and Emilio Garcia-Ruiz
Florida Gets Its Point Across : College football: Gators' 31-0 victory is Tennessee's worst home loss in 70 years. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LSU's Upset Bid Is Intercepted : SEC: Auburn returns three errant passes for touchdowns in last 13 minutes of 30-26 victory. From Associated Press
Despite Off Day, Powlus Rallies Irish : Nonconference: After trailing at halftime, 20-7, Notre Dame comes back to beat Michigan State, 21-20. From Associated Press
EAST ROUNDUP : No. 18 Virginia Tech Defeats Boston College From Associated Press
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Oklahoma Struggles in Victory Over Texas Tech From Associated Press
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Penn St. Humbles Another Foe, 61-21 From Associated Press
No. 7 Colorado Rips Wisconsin, 55-17 : Nonconference: Salaam scores four touchdowns for Buffaloes, and interceptions killNo. 10 Badgers. From Associated Press
SEC ROUNDUP : Long Scoring Pass Lifts Alabama Over Arkansas From Associated Press
ACC ROUNDUP : Brooks Returns to Help Florida State to 56-14 Rout From Associated Press
Louisville Field Goal Defeats Arizona State From Associated Press
Oliver Leads Fresno State to 24-14 Victory From Associated Press
Good News for Bruins Comes Next Season: No Nebraska By Allan Malamud
Utah and McCoy Look Like the Real Thing, 34-16 : Nonconference: Utes stay unbeaten as quarterback passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns against Oregon. From Associated Press
Blocked Punts Help Hawaii Defeat Cal From Associated Press
Stanford Runs Wild, Routs San Jose State From Associated Press
Chapman Gets Easy Victory for Starters By Martin Beck
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : UNLV Receiver Breaks Records From Associated Press
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Ladouceur Gets Some Security With Two-Year Contract By Robyn Norwood
Dukes Beat Canadians, Win the Pacific Coast League Title Associated Press
Holy Bull Eclipses Field in Woodward From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Expos' Joy Is Replaced by Anger By Ross Newhan
Quinn's Overtime Goal Stops Sharks as Kings Win, 4-3 Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : This Isn't the Time to Lock Out the Players By Helene Elliott
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Valley Women Win in Cross-Country By Steve Kresal
Chapman Football Makes Impressive Comeback : Debut: Panthers topple Whittier, 30-13, in program's first game in 62 years. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Saddleback Rallies, but Falls Short By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lumberjacks, Cardinal Win UC Irvine Meet
Camarillo Tailbacks Find Friend in Muller By Steve Henson
CSUN Exploits Davis Mistakes : Matadors Coast to 52-13 Win That Leaves Aggies Reeling By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Is More Than Respectful By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parra Last Action Hero for Cal Lutheran in Thriller : College football: Receiver catches 35-yard touchdown pass with 1:55 to play in 37-34 victory. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley a Bit Too Much for West L.A. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Roundup
ROUNDUP : Strahan, Mortensen Capture Cross-Country Titles at Mt. Carmel Meet
Northridge Loses Volleyball Final
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Templeton Pounds Southern California Christian
PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Wins Volleyball Title By Dan Arritt
Harvard Decides Game Early, 28-7 : High school football: Wolverines score three times in first quarter against St. Bonaventure. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anderson's Breakout Effort Keys Montclair Prep Romp : Football: Junior running back scores five touchdowns. By Michael Kleiman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Granzow Paces Faith Baptist's 40-6 Rout
Santa Clara Still Without a Victory After 41-6 Trouncing by St. Monica By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Roundup
Perez Sets Pace in Salsa's Victory Over Vancouver By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Irvine Girls Again Beat Nationally Ranked Peninsula By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAIRPLEX : Nancys French Fry Wins the Shephard By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Bit of History
SAUGUS SPEEDWAY : Kelley Places 4th to Clinch Pro Stock Title By Ron Stapp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fourth-Quarter Rally Carries Hanford Past Highland, 22-21 By Gerry Price, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : Albus Thrives as Ironman of Senior Tour By Thomas Bonk
GOLF ROUNDUP : U.S. Stumbles, Still Holds 12-8 Edge in Presidents Cup From Associated Press
HYDROPLANE RACING : Boats Are Different, but Their Goal Is the Same By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford's Tiger Woods Wins Collegiate Debut at Invitational Associated Press
This Victory Was Years in Making By Mike Penner
Greatest Happening Since Babe By Jim Murray
Ruelas Joins His Brother With Title By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chavez Stops Taylor in the Eighth Round : Boxing: He scores a technical knockout at 1:41 to retain his WBC super-lightweight title. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Tears for Fears : Alzheimer's Symptoms Strip Memories From Former Ram Great By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Only Hope: a Throwback : Pro football: Going by today's standards, they don't have much of a chance against the 49ers. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivalry Is Least of Concerns : Pro football: Talk is forgotten as Raiders and Broncos, both 0-2, seek to put their seasons back on track today in Denver. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Will Be Lights Out for One or the Other in Toney-Jones Fight By Mike Downey
Whitey Herzog Will Be Offered Position as Royals' Manager By Bob Nightengale
Harper's Got Right Team, Right ($19.4 Million) Money By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECREATION : Senior Softball Players Live Out Their Dreams on the Diamond By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
A GOOD TEACHER PASSES : She Recognized the True Nature of This Multicultural Community Before It Knew It Had Become One By Jonathan Gold
L.A. SPEAK : Garment Gab By Kathleen Moloney
THE BIZ : Stage Fight By R. Daniel Foster
The Word : Hollywood Bibliophilia By Joseph Hanania
Mind and Body : Breathing Easier By Mark Ehrman
Tracking the Killer Bees : As the Fabled Africanized Honeybees Make Their Way Toward California, a Few Men Have Been patrolling the Front Lines of the Invasion: The Bee Cowboys of South Texas. By Kevin Cook, Journalist Kevin Cook lives in Huntington Beach, where he plans to protect his wife, Pamela, and son, Cal, from the "killer" bees when they arrive
Tobacco's Pr Campaign : The Cigarette Papers By Michael J. Goodman, \o7 Contributing editor Michael J. Goodman's last article for the magazine was a profile of Dodger catcher Mike Piazza. Julia Franco provided research assistance for this article\f7
STYLE: MEN'S FALL FASHION : MAN ABOUT TOWN : A cup of Joe and He's on to a Power Breakfast
ECLIPSED : Maybe It's Just Something About the Southwest Corner of Melrose and Robertson By S. Irene Virbila
TRAVEL
Rite of Passage : The Panama Canal is 51 miles of 'the greatest liberty man has ever taken with nature'--and a prized jewel in the cruise-lover's crown. By Christopher Reynolds, Times Travel Writer
Island-Hopping? Watch Out for Higher 'Head' Taxes : Costs: The swiftly rising charges cruise lines pay for docking are being passed on to consumers. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
New Fees for Expedited Passports
New York's Newest Tour
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
JUST THE FACTS : Driving Ambition
Color It Autumn in the East
Life Is Hard--but Then There's Austria By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Escape: Big Sur : The scenery is priceless, the riverside cabins affordable in this rugged 'habitat of the rich' By Judy Dugan, \f7 and TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Dugan is a Times assistant Op-Ed editor.
Top Views in Marin County By John Mckinney
Cruises Trim Fat From Their Sails By Judi Dash, \o7 Dash is an Ohio-based free-lance writer\f7
Avoiding Serious Illness Afloat : Disease: The shigellosis outbreak aboard the Viking Serenade is being called 'rare.' But there are ways to cut your risks. By Laura Bly, \o7 Bly is special projects editor for the Travel section\f7
Cruises for the \o7 Whole\f7 Family By Eileen Ogintz
Cruise: Reunions : All Aboard : Three generations create family memories on a Caribbean cruise By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Hubler is a writer for The Times Metro section. and \f7
Getting the Most Out of a Family Get-Together on the High Seas By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruise: Caribbean : Sailing's Peak Experience : A cruise on the Wind Spirit offers a high-tech taste of the good life under sail By Laura Bly, \o7 Bly is special projects editor for the Travel section\f7
Cruise: Tips : Top Ten : QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOUR FIRST CRUISE By Shirley Slater
Cruise: Tips : Top Ten : BIGGEST CRUISE SHIPS By Harry Basch
Cruise: Tips : Top Ten : WAYS TO LAND THE BEST DEAL: By James T. Yenckel and Laura Bly
Cruise: Tips : Top Ten : SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN ON A CRUISE THAT YOU PROBABLY WON'T NEED ASHORE By Marty Leshner
Cruise: Tips : Top Ten : THINGS YOU'LL PAY EXTRA FOR AN AN ALL-INCLUSIVE CRUISE By Kay Showker
Radisson's Diamond in the Rough By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, \o7 Slater and Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines. Cruise Views appears the first and third week of every month. \f7
Back on the Bus--Comfortably By Lucy Izon
Cruise: Panama Canal : Fast Facts on the Big Ditch By Anne Colby
Cruise Ships and Contact Numbers By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater
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