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What happened on September 25, 1994
BOOKS
Do Clothes Reveal the Man? : A look at what we wear, why and what it does for us : SEX AND SUITS: The Evolution of Modern Dress, \o7 By Anne Hollander (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 202 pp.)\f7 By Diane Middlebrook, \o7 Diane Middlebrook, a professor of English at Stanford and the author of "Anne Sexton: A Biography," is now writing the life of cross-dressing jazz musician Billy Tipton\f7
Grace Under Pressure : GRACE, \o7 By Robert Lacey (G.P. Putnam's Sons: $24.95; 463 pp.)\f7 By Gavin Lambert, \o7 Gavin Lambert is a novelist, screenplay writer and movie historian\f7
Just an Old Fashioned Love Song : HALF ASLEEP IN FROG PAJAMAS, \o7 By Tom Robbins (Bantam: $23.95; 386 pp.)\f7 By Peter Elbling, \o7 Peter Elbling is a writer living in Los Angeles. His most recent book is a children's story called "Aria" (Viking). He is also working on a novel\f7
WHERE, WHO, WHEN, WHY, WHAT, HOWE : A CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK, \o7 By Irving Howe\f7 . \o7 Edited by Nicholas Howe (Harcourt Brace: $27.95; 384 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Molecular Sharks : The dizzying matter of where a virus fits into the grand scheme and where humans fit into nature's humbling plan : THE HOT ZONE, \o7 By Richard Preston (Random House: $23; 352 pp.)\f7 By Bob Sipchen, \o7 Bob Sipchen, a Times Staff Writer and the author of "Baby Insane and the Buddha" (Bantam, 1994), is currently working on a novel about surfing, firefighting, conceptual art and mental illness\f7
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Curve, by HEATHER McHUGH
Nonfiction By Kristine Mckenna
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
It's OK to Spend Money on Books (Big Money) By Kristine Mckenna
TIMELINES OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY: 500 Years of Black... By Charles Solomon
WHEN THE CENTURY WAS YOUNG: A Writer's Notebook \o7 by Dee... By Charles Solomon
THE MIRACULOUS MILK COW \o7 by Herman I. Kantor with Eric... By Charles Solomon
WORLD PRESS PHOTO: 1994 \o7 supervising editor Kari... By Charles Solomon
THE ROAD TO MY FARM \o7 by Nora Janssen Seton (Penguin... By Charles Solomon
EDGE WALKING ON THE WESTERN RIM: New Works by 12 Northwest... By Charles Solomon
HOAXES AND SCAMS: A Compendium of Deceptions, Ruses and... By Charles Solomon
ROAD SCHOLAR: Coast to Coast Late in the Century \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
NEWS
Even in the Darkness, a Thousand Flowers Bloom : Amid the repression and intimidation Deng's regime has unleashed on post-Tian An Men China, a diverse and complex society is blossoming : MANDATE OF HEAVEN: A New Generation of Entrepreneurs, Dissidents, Bohemians, and Technocrats Lays Claim to China's Future, \o7 By Orville Schell (Simon & Schuster: $25; 464 pp.)\f7 : CHINA WAKES: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power, \o7 By Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn (Times Books: $25; 512 pp.)\f7 By David Shambaugh, \o7 David Shambaugh is editor of the China Quarterly and teaches Chinese politics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His most recent books include "Beautiful Imperialist: China Perceives America" (1992) and "American Studies of Contemporary China" (1994)\f7
Pan Quentin
Real Songcraft
Credit Check
A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting Central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
Copland, Carmella and More By Simon Romero
Youths Deliver Message of Unity in New Magazine : Staff Writer Shalonda Dartis, 19, Says 'Ready or Not, We're Here to Tell the Truth' \f7 and \o7 Shalonda Dartis graduated with honors from Washington Prep High School. She was handpicked from her magnet English class by Unity L.A. magazine publisher Shelly Miller to be one of its founding staff writers. Unity L.A. is a nonprofit corporation founded by Miller to help improve the lives of teen-agers and young adults in Los Angeles mainly through the magazine, which is written, illustrated and produced by a staff of nearly 40 youths drawn from area high schools and through Unity's affiliation with the nonprofit Latina Teens Project. The magazine, which concentrates on cultural and social issues and featured actress Rosie Perez on its first cover, has begun circulating throughout the Los Angeles area. Dartis, a student at Los Angeles City College where she is preparing to pursue a degree in journalism, celebrated her 19th birthday with the recent release of Unity's premiere issue. She was interviewed by Jaymi Goldberg.
GAME OF THE WEEK : Loyola Finds It Better to Receive Than Give, 23-0 By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Reed to Toil for Manual Arts By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOTBALL : South Gate Comes Up Short Against Banning By Lateel Frierson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Friday Night Football By Stephanie Smith
Friday Night Football By Will Etheridge
Friday Night Football By Tony Jones
Friday Night Football By Mike Edwards
Friday Night Football By Rick Ramirez
Friday Night Football By Will Etheridge
Friday Night Football
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL : Saturday Game
Friday Night Football
Friday Night Football By Jerry Crowe
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL : Romans Block Punts to Tame the Mules By Roy Jurgens
Friday Night Football By Ethan Allen Thomas Jr.
Friday Night Football By Lonnie White
Friday Night Football By Gary Chavez
WATTS : Free Talk to Focus on Prenatal Care
LINCOLN HEIGHTS : Goodwill Special Sale to Be at 2 Locations
EAST LOS ANGELES : Workshop Targets Women in Business
HUNTINGTON PARK : 1,000 Expected at College Workshops
HYDE PARK : Galanter to Attend Town Hall Meeting
Asian Groups Unite to Educate Residents on Impact of Prop. 187 By Leslie Berestein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Shopping Plaza Rises From Ashes : Business: The Crenshaw Center, which sustained extensive damage in the 1992 riots, will reopen Nov. 5 after overcoming bureaucratic obstacles. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hog Wild : Roaring Into Conservative Little Tokyo, a Japanese Businessman's Harley-Davidson Shop Is Turning Heads By Tommy Li, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Private School Tries to Fill Education Gap By Enrique Lavin
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Low-Rent Housing Is Relief to Families By Enrique Lavin
DOWNTOWN : Pagers Speed Police Response to Trouble By Tommy Li
DOWNTOWN : Panel Searches for El Pueblo Manager By Tommy Li
LITTLE TOKYO : Police Substation Plans Approved By Tommy Li
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Graffiti Project Turns Into a Screen Test By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : County Rewriting Adult Business Law By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON PARK : Mayor Sees Crisis in Smoking Deaths By Simon Romero
HUNTINGTON PARK : She's a Model Businesswoman By Simon Romero
SOUTH GATE : Fire Prompts Smoke Detector Ordinance By Simon Romero
WESTLAKE : Police Open Office at Good Samaritan
PICO-UNION : Redevelopment Plans to Be Aired
WESTLAKE : New Residents Group Tackles Area's Woes By Leslie Berestein
CRENSHAW : Voter Registration Project Opens Today By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Auto Repair Course Places All 14 Grads By Erin J. Aubry
COVER STORY : A VIEW FROM THE BUS : As They Anxiously Await Ruling on Proposed Fare Hikes and Elimination of Monthly Passes, Many Poor and Minority Residents Are Already Convinced That They Will Bear the Brunt of Whatever Decision Is Reached. By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing the Image of Public Housing : Longtime Aliso Village Resident Strives for Renter Empowerment as Newly Appointed Commissioner By Dina Gonzalez, \o7 Dina Gonzalez, 37, was recently appointed to the board of commissioners of the Los Angeles Housing Authority. A native of El Salvador, Gonzalez has lived in the Aliso Village housing project since she arrived in the United States with her parents in 1971. Aliso Village, bordering Downtown and the Eastside, houses 3,000 residents in 683 units. For three years, Gonzalez has been a volunteer secretary, treasurer and sergeant-at-arms for the Aliso Village Resident Advisory Council. In 1993, she served on the city's Affordable Housing Commission. She was interviewed by Karen E. Klein. and \f7
Hit Parade : As Part of the Physical Southern Pacific Conference, Dorsey's Football Reputation Is Always on the Line By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Locke Placed on Probation By Sean Waters
Landing Real Estate Profits Is No Sure Thing
'Standards' Not the Only Issue With Video
Countrywide and Its Dress for Success Policy
Cross About Insurer's Plans for Foundation
Whatever Happened to Good Old-Fashioned Shame? By Robin Abcarian
An Offensive Mix of Story and Photo?
SOCIAL CLIMES / THE BUZZ : In October, Almost a Royal Flush
SOCIAL CLIMES / TIME OUT : The Guy Knows How to Throw a Party By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Gallery : BORDERLINE REALITY
Adult Kids Don't Understand Joys of Being Grown-Ups
Casually Dressed Profs Haven't Matured
Go Ahead and Smoke--Leave Rest of Us Alone
TV Talk Shows Turn Her Off
Why Must There Be Rules on How Girls 'Should' Be? : Stereotypes: When she is athletic and confident, her femininity is questioned. Must she be frilly and physically inept to be the 'real' thing? By Barbara T. Roessner, THE HARTFORD COURANT
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : THE Forward Thinker : Gregory Benford is not your typical scientist. Nor your typical sci-fi writer. To him, the future is not a scary place. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Advocate for Asylum : Orange County lawyer Lan Quoc Nguyen, a former refugee, donates hundreds of hours a year helping others find sanctuary outside Vietnam and offering legal advice in his own community. He says he finds more happiness than money in fulfilling what he sees as his obligations. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dentist Gives Up Private Practice to Help the Poor : Colorado: More than 90% of Charles Belting's patients are at or below the poverty level, and he is the only dentist for hundreds of miles. He works 10- and 11-hour days, but he loves it. "It's a giving-back concept, a spiritual path," says the doctor. "It involves God." By Ward Marchant, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bolsa Chica Inlet Must Be Restored
Noise Level at El Toro Should Be Tested
Cargo Flights Should Be Allowed to Land at Airport
Undergrads Important at Cal State
State Should Act on School Child Care
Rules for Teens
No Letup on Costs
Irvine Vote on Grant Bad for Business
Effort to Save the Rams Is Misdirected
School Bus Rule
Cheating No Cause to Abolish Testing
Misguided Protest
Let Barbecue Be
Development Might Wreck Aliso Beach
Forget Angels, Rams \o7 and \f7 a New Ballpark
Not-So-Wild Guess on Why Deer Ran Through Home
Doctor in Abuse Case Deserves Praise
LEARN Aims to Involve Parents
A Stirring Portrait of a Gallant Father
Burbank Airport Story Was Not Balanced
Riordan Risking Lives by Not Repairing Firehouse
Lawmakers Must Shield State's Defense Jobs
Who Cares What Race Student Role Model Is?
Raising Awareness of a Birth Disorder
BURN CENTRAL: No matter how it happens, the best place to...
SIDS or Suffocation? How One Baby Died and Saved Another : Transplant: Doctor's suspicions led to truck driver's murder conviction. Family accuses police of fabricating confession. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crime Victims Begin Pressing for Financial Restitution By Glen Johnson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Park Service Plan to Downsize Sparks Disputes : Government: Internal debate slows agency's efforts to deal with Administration's directive to shrink work force. By Stephen Barr, WASHINGTON POST
Plan to Cut Mall Bus Service Called Racist : Connecticut: Teens sometimes bring in more trouble than dollars, suburban merchants say. They hope to bar buses on popular cruising nights, Fridays and Saturdays. By Denise Lavoie, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Murder Most Fowl Excused by Jury \o7 Associated Press\f7
Protection Denied for Another Salmon Species \o7 Associated Press\f7
Color Kids Scared: Sexual-Abuse Training Programs Raise Questions : Education: Programs range from coloring books warning that most anyone could be an abuser to classes. Critics fear effort could do more harm than good. By David Foster, ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Nebraska, Dueling Candidates Strap on Lie Detectors : Politics: A congressman and his challenger each take polygraph tests after disputed ad airs. Both say they were vindicated. By Robynn Tysver, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yuppie Bikers: Reborn to Be Wild : Lifestyle: The beloved steel steed of the blue-collar crowd is now coveted by cellular-phone types--and by speculators. By David Dishneau, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burial Dresses for Newborns Help to Ease the Sorrow : Louisiana: Volunteers create shroud-like gowns, using soft cloth, but dread the call for a new shipment. By Leslie Zganjar, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dirty Hands Could Be Food Poisoning Cause \o7 Associated Press\f7
Pennsylvania's Amish Community Plows New Ground in the Health Care Arena : Medicine: Sect disapproves of insurance, so it devised a plan to incorporate discounts for group purchases. By Ted Anthony, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Church's Membership Rises; So Does Criticism : Religion: In 15 years, the Boston-based group has grown from 30 members to 50,000. But critics say its principal tenet is growth and it manipulates recruits with false friendships. Adherents link appeal to back-to-basics approach. By Ken Guggenheim, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canada May Impose Driving Bans to Crack Down on Prostitutes \o7 Reuters\f7
Dispute Over Children's Health Care Is Buried in Federal Spending Bill : Religion: Christian Scientists lobbied for parents' right not to put their children under a physician's care. By Alan Fram, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Silent Majority Is Suddenly Speaking Up by Phone, Fax, Even E-Mail : Democracy: The government, celebrities, even the news media are getting into the act. But skeptics question whether anyone is really listening. By Arlene Levinson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senate Aide Admits Threatening Vote Group's Tax-Exempt Status \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Infants' Brain Waves May Indicate Potential Learning Disorder, Psychologist Says : Intelligence: Computer tests of newborns may detect disability before it's too late to remedy problem. By Frank Fisher, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FBI Surveillance of I. F Stone Proved One Thing: Agents Couldn't Spell : Government: Newly released files show agency's efforts to determine if gadfly journalist was Communist. By Mike Feinsilber, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orphanage Is Reborn as Haven for the Victims of Child Abuse : Missouri: Drumm Farm was shut for straying far from its purpose. It was reopened with a renewed commitment. By Doug Glass, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Protesters Against Nudity Playing 'Show and Tell' in East Texas Town : Feud: The morality of sex-oriented businesses is under scrutiny in Longview. Some bars now advertise "fully clothed" waiters. By Katie Fairbank, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FAMED YOUNGSTER: One of Orange County's youngest... By David Haldane and Leslie Berkman and Patrick Mott
Cuba Seeks to Deter Escape from Camps \o7 Reuters\f7
Haiti Police Hit Isolated Marchers : Caribbean: Officers attack demonstrators out of sight of GIs. Incident mars visit of Perry, Shalikashvili. General says U.S. not ready to provide blanket security. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3rd Street's Gang Fight Continues : Neighborhood: Santa Ana's toughest area enjoys the relative calm after massive sweep--but few expect it to endure. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countdown to Haiti Compromise : Background: Last-minute deal reflected improvised nature of Clinton policy. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America as Disney's Land: The Fantasy vs. the Reality : Culture: A nation mirrored by the company's creations re-examines the image reflected in its corporate agenda. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 187's Support Shows No Boundaries By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight to Control Purse Imperils Palestinian Plans By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Election Nears, GOP Prospects Even Brighter By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Human Embryo Research Poses Ethics Dilemma By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Haitians Die, U.S. Translator Wounded as Gun Battles Erupt : Caribbean: Marines respond with force as shooting breaks out at police station in northern port of Cap Haitien. A crowd of angry Aristide supporters is caught in the line of fire. By Richard A. Serrano and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Why Jurors Err: They're Just Human : As the Simpson trial opens, juries' credibility is under scrutiny. Experts say any panel is vulnerable to biases and missteps. But the system still manages to produce sound verdicts. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Attacker's Upcoming Parole Tests Galanter's Recovery : Crime: Councilwoman has made great strides since 1987 stabbing. Now she must confront new anger, fears. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Texts Reshape Past for Russians By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handwriting Expert the Last Word on Taggers : Graffiti: Forensic scientist helps police catch vandals by matching samples of their work. His services are increasingly in demand in the Southland and beyond. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : Political Scorecard
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Feinstein Weighing Use of Her Own Funds : Incumbent says that despite impressions, many family assets are in her husband's name and therefore inaccessible. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / PROP. 190 : Measure's Opponents Enlist Judge Wapner's Aid : Sweeping reform initiative would overhaul widely criticized agency that metes out judicial discipline. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bizarre! Shocking! and True! By Peter H. King
Designer Armani Implicated in Fraud \o7 Reuters\f7
Serbs Delay Bosnia Aid Convoys, Threaten Attack \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Meddling : Diplomacy: President Aliyev heads for talks with Clinton, seeking support for his new nation. By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
India Battles Plague in Western City \o7 From Associated Press\f7
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Christopher, Carter Meet in Bid to Ease Tensions \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : New U.N. Haiti Envoy Named \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : In the Capital, U.S. Soldiers Keep to Themselves : Military: Some local denizens, like prostitutes, are disappointed. But most residents have barely noticed the occupation. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery Surrounds Death of U.S. Student in Moscow : Russia: Police call it suicide, coroner calls it murder. Classmate who found the body thinks it was an accident. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demographics Favor Racial Parity for O.J. Simpson Jury : Courts: The district in which the case is to be heard has a higher percentage of blacks than the countywide population. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Voices
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Airlines to Provide Better On-Time Data From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Former NASA Researcher to Be Deported \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ames Case Prompts Key CIA Meetings : Espionage: Director Woolsey meets with top staff before deciding on possible discipline for those who failed to stop the Soviet spy. By Walter Pincus, THE WASHINGTON POST
Nation IN BRIEF : ALASKA : $9.7 Million Awarded in Exxon Oil Spill From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Leader of Sinn Fein Starts Tour of U.S. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hospital Releases Wounded Officer \o7 Special to The Times\f7
Wife of Former S.F. Police Chief Is Found Dead \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Man Killed by Train in Apparent Suicide
U.S. Volcano Experts Stage Drills in Mammoth Lakes Area By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children Called Key Political Issue : Report: Advocacy group urges voters to back candidates who focus on youngsters' needs. Problems in education, safety and health detailed. By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Visits 4 States in Campaign Swing : Politics: The President is likely to raise $1 million for Democrats. But some candidates go to lengths to distance themselves from him and his policies. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court OKs Vote in Black District \o7 Associated Press\f7
Thousands of Messages Lost in PacBell Outage \o7 Associated Press\f7
The People's House
Domestic Partners Veto
Peter Digre
Debate Over Prop. 187
Monorail
Realtors Voice Opinions on 'As Is'
Try Integrated Pest Management for Bugs
On-Line Appraisal Is Simply Market Data
11 District Cost of Funds Index Stable
Absolutely Wretched
Among the Missing
Right From the Heart
The Grit Goes On
Whale Mail
Passion for Postcards
Happy in Huatulco
Luggage Lament
The Why and How of First-Run Syndication By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lure By Susan King
The Hairdresser's Husband (Cinemax Thursday at 5:35 a.m... By Kevin Thomas
The 1991 Dogfight (KCOP Sunday at 6 p.m.) is about two... By Kevin Thomas
Season Without Song
Emmy or Not, It's 'Murder'
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : 'PaleoWorld' explores the past to better understand the present By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : CONFESSIONS OF A BASEBALL ADDICT By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'General Hospital' Update: Lila's Back To Her Former Self By Nancy M. Reichardt
Four-Star Films : 'Easy Rider' By Kevin Thomas
'The Fugitive' By Kenneth Turan
'Leolo' By Kenneth Turan
'What's Love Got to Do with It' By Kenneth Turan
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Harriet Sansom Harris says 'I do' to life as a Mrs. Buchanan By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On The Set : Unfriendly Persuasion : TORI SPELLING AND KELLIE MARTIN TURN THEIR SERIES IMAGES AROUND IN NBC FILM By Chris Rubin, Chris Rubin is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer
Profile : A Sitcom's Best-Kept Secret : WILL SERIES NO. 13 BE LIZ TORRES' LUCKY NUMBER? By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : Davy Crockett's New Frontier : DISNEY'S '50S HERO, PLAYED BY FESS PARKER, COMES TO VIDEO WITH THE 'RIVER PIRATES' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers Fish 29 Tons of Trash From Ballona Creek
City Battling Garcetti Over Graffiti Law : Crime: Culver City officials want to pass a tough ordinance to punish taggers. But D.A.'s office contends it is the prosecuting agent for all juvenile crimes. By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Instant School : Angry Parents Pull Children From One Private Institution, Quickly Build Another By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
48 Semifinalists Named in Merit Scholarships
After 26 Years, Malibu Recycling Center Will Close
CULTURE : A Center That Defines 'Community' By Jeff Matsuda, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Awards: Show Business Figures Honored for Cultural Contributions
Homeless: Job Placement Center to Open Next Month in Santa Monica
Music: Leading '70s Band Moody Blues to Be Honored With Spot on Rock Walk
HOLLYWOOD : Low-Income Housing Project Prepares to Open By Scott Collins
THE REGION : Business Leaders Form Coalition : Fourteen area chambers of commerce join new council to develop common approach to solve problems. By Susan Steinberg
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that... By Michael Krikorian
CRENSHAW : Motorcade to Launch Voter Registration Drive Today By Erin J. Aubry
COVER STORY : NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE : A Community Activist Takes His War on Crime and Blight to the Street By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Issues: Harman's Stance on Controlling Handguns Is Defended
Museums: Subway Access and the Future of Los Angeles Tourism
For Seniors : Wheelchair Hostess Says: 'Let the Good Times Roll!' By Linda Feldman
ENTERTAINMENT
Baker's Cookin'
FALL ALBUM ROUNDUP : R.E.M. Builds the Perfect Beast By Robert Hilburn
Great Voice, Great Gambit By Chris Willman
He May Love Everybody, but Lovable Lovett's Not By Richard Cromelin
Fall Album Roundup By Jonathan Gold
Fall Album Roundup By Randy Lewis
Fall Album Roundup By Connie Johnson \f7
FALL ALBUM ROUNDUP : In Brief By Connie Johnson \f7
FALL ALBUM ROUNDUP : In Brief By Chuck Crisafulli
FALL ALBUM ROUNDUP : In Brief By Steve Hochman \f7
FALL ALBUM ROUNDUP : In Brief By Randy Lewis
FALL ALBUM ROUNDUP : In Brief By Sandy Masuo \f7
AND ONE MORE THING: "I'm tired of reading articles about...
OH NO--NOT U2!: Is U2 the most politically correct band in... By Dave Jennings, From London
LONDON REPORT: The Cure is set to begin work on a new...
ELECTRIC ROCK: You've heard people say "don't give up your... By Steve Hochman
The long-rumored New Edition reunion album is un der way...
What, an Elvis Biography Without 'Clambake'? By Steve Hochman
New Releases By Leonard Feather
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Leonard Feather
New Releases By Don Snowden
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Don Snowden
NEW RELEASES : In Brief By Don Snowden
NEW RELEASES : Not Much Originality but There's Plenty of Zest By Leila Cobo-hanlon
Jazz Spotlight By Zan Stewart
THEATER NOTES : Pasadena Civic Wants Road Shows By Don Shirley, \o7 Don Shirley is a Times staff writer\f7
MUSIC NEWS : A Promising Opera Season By Daniel Cariaga, \o7 Daniel Cariaga is The Times' music writer\f7
MOVIES : Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Streep : Meryl Streep takes to the white water. Was her action debut smooth sailing? How 'The River Wild' star and director Curtis Hanson took the plunge. By Laurie Werner, \o7 Laurie Werner is a free-lance writer based in New York. \f7
Dedicated to Just Plain Folks : How has Vince Gill's success changed his life? Well, if you ask him, he says he's just an ol' guitar player who likes people. (Oh, sure.) By Richard Cromelin, \o7 Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar\f7
RADIO : Is This the Best Job in L.A.? : Chris Douridas just plays the music he likes on KCRW-FM's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic.' How does he get away with it? What's there to get away with? By Steve Weinstein, \o7 Steve Weinstein is a regular contributor to Calendar. and \f7
A Weird Sort of Cymbalism : Looking for real heavy metal? Consider 'Stomp.' The British import mixes theater, dance, performance art and percussive pop using the oddest instruments. By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer\f7
PBS' Man of Destiny : After less than a year as president, Ervin S. Duggan has big plans for public television. But right now he's got a concern that's somewhat more immediate: merely justifying the existence of PBS. By Judith Michaelson, \o7 Judith Michaelson is a Times staff writer\f7
COVER STORY : The Joy of Sax : Quick, what's the first word you come up with when you hear the name Hugh Hefner? You said jazz, right? Of course you did. By Don Heckman, \o7 Don Heckman is a frequent contributor to Calendar. \f7
MOVIES : Out of His League, or Out of His Mind? : At Yankee Stadium, 'The Scout' steps up to the plate, and a reporter does his bit as an actor trading lines (sort of) with Albert Brooks. By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman is a regular contributor to Calendar\f7
Steven Seagal, Please Call Your Accountant By Judy Brennan
Forrest Gump Meets His Match: Horace Dump : Billy Frolick's 'Dumpisms' takes on Winston Groom's 'Gumpisms.' By Judy Brennan
Bad Films, Worse Rentals By Robert Levine
With an Accent on Conditioning By Anne Bergman
Life Upon the Wicked Stage : Lonette McKee almost won a Tony in the 1983 'Show Boat' as the mixed-race Julie. Now she's back on Broadway--same show, same role. : How come? Don't get her started. By Patrick Pacheco, \o7 Patrick Pacheco is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
PERFORMING ARTS : Extra--Baritone Seduced by L.A.! : Would you rather live near Zurich or Upland? To native Angeleno Rodney Gilfry, who has returned home from a seven-year stint in Europe, it's an easy call. By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer. \f7
ART : Industrial-Strength Harry : Gritty Depression-era paintings flowed from the brush of Harry Sternberg. Two new San Diego exhibitions overflow with works from the blunt-speaking 90-year-old. By Leah Ollman, \o7 Leah Ollman is an art writer based in San Diego. \f7
RADIO REVIEW : The New 101.9: Hit and Miss By Steve Hochman
PRIVATE LIVES : VIDEO GAMES : Here's Help for Baffled Nintendo Parents : The new sex-and- violence ratings systems are hitting store shelves. About half of the new games will carry them by Christmas and all may by the end of 1995. By Carroll Lachnit, \o7 Carroll Lachnit is a free-lance writer based in Long Beach. \f7
BUSINESS
Super-Regionals Bank on Interstate Consolidation By James Flanigan
New U.S. Car Labeling Law Criticized as Being Confusing : Autos: Canada is counted as part of domestic market. U.S. auto makers insist disclosure is full and fair. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Defenders : Beyond the glitz of celebrity trials, criminal law is a gut-wrenching business that the public disdains. And now, economics are making it a dead-end career for all but defenders of the rich. By Donna K.H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S.-Japan Intellectual Property Rights Accord a Breakthrough By Jose De La Torre, JOSE DE LA TORRE is professor of international business strategy in UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management and director of the university's Center for International Business Education and Research
Global Managers Often Stick Close to Home By Russ Wiles, RUSS WILES, \o7 a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds. \f7
Free Books Offer Good Advice Despite Subtle Ads By Kathy M. Kristof
Home Sale Tax Break: Get Moving By Carla Lazzareschi
Fountain Valley Hospital Names Chief Executive
The Defenders : Beyond the glitz of celebrity trials, criminal law is a gut-wrenching business that the public disdains. And now, economics are making it a dead-end career for all but defenders of the rich. By Donna K.H. Walters and James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hope Tempers Fear in Facing Hughes Layoffs : Aerospace: There's more retraining money, a stronger job market. Still, rebuilding career will be daunting task after Fullerton plant closure. By Ross Kerber and Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Birtcher Medical Loses $20.9 Million in Fiscal Year
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UCI Chancellor's Vision Is Ambitious : But Her Statement Acknowledges Fiscal Restraints
Hiroshima Survivor and Nuclear Scientist Team Up : Technology: The two men are joining forces to pave the information highway. They have created a device to help the visually impaired get around. But funding is a problem. By Michelle Locke, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dressing for Success--on Volunteer Basis : Uniforms for Schoolchildren Is a Good Idea, So Long as Parents Make the Decision
Santa Ana Grapples With Homelessness : Forging a Common Front With Other Cities Offers More Hope Than Camping Ban
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON CORRECTIONAL REFORM : Privatizing Prisons, Jails More Problematic Than Promising : While it's seen as a panacea, the projected cost savings could be short-lived and at the expense of standards. By Henry Pontell, \o7 Henry Pontell is a professor in the department of criminology, law and society at UC Irvine. \f7
It's Hip to Be Grungy in Ocean Beach, Where Hippiedom Reigns : San Diego: Unlike such beach communities as Santa Monica or Belmont Shores, O.B. never went yuppie. One resident says it's not a place, but an attitude. By Amanda Covarrubias, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battle Behind Closed Doors : State's elected officials must prepare for new debate on base closings
Some Still Haven't Taken the First Step : More quake victims must be persuaded to apply for aid
How Congress Should Operate on Health Care System : Central to the issue is the soaring rate of medical costs. We must act before these problems get worse, but we must move carefully. By Anthony C. Beilenson, For this article they were asked: "Do we have a national crisis in health care that must be addressed by Congress? What are the elements of an ideal, affordable system?" \f7 and Incumbent Democrat Anthony Beilenson has been a congressman since 1977. Republican Rich Sybert was state director of planning and research from 1991 to 1993. and \o7 The Times has invited the two leading candidates in the hotly contested race for Congress in the 24th District, which includes the southwest San Fernando Valley, to write on several issues before the election.
How Congress Should Operate on Health Care System : We should only fix what is wrong with health care, not restructure the entire system, as the Administration is attempting to do. By Rich Sybert, \o7 The Times has invited the two leading candidates in the hotly contested race for Congress in the 24th District, which includes the southwest San Fernando Valley, to write on several issues before the election. and For this article they were asked: "Do we have a national crisis in health care that must be addressed by Congress? What are the elements of an ideal, affordable system?" \f7 and Incumbent Democrat Anthony Beilenson has been a congressman since 1977. Republican Rich Sybert was state director of planning and research from 1991 to 1993.
Would-Be Star of Studio Tour Tells It Like It Is : Universal City TV writer was disillusioned when he found that visitors don't really learn what it's like behind the scenes. There are a few things he'd like them to know. By Earl Pomerantz, \o7 Earl Pomerantz is a television writer in Universal City\f7
Statewide Study Finds Ventura County Children Fare Well : Report: An advocacy group indicates health, education and financial support are better than average. But in one category--child abuse--statistics tell a different story and also show an increase. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survivors Battle Breast Cancer With Awareness : Health: Women who have lived through the disease stress early detection and diagnosis as the keys in local rallies. By Laura Bendix, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / STATE SENATE : 2 Familiar Faces in Close Fight for New Ground : Campaign: Observers say the race between Democratic Assemblyman Jack O'Connell and Republican Steve MacElvaine is a tossup. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaching in Unique Style : Fifth-Graders Get Course in Reading, Writing, Real Life By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / SIMI VALLEY CITY COUNCIL : 7 Compete for the Spotlight in Quest for 2 Seats : Campaign: One incumbent and six challengers are concocting creative ways to grab attention in a race where all hold similar positions on the major issues. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Big Kids : Teacher Stays Calm, Firm in Face of 6th-Grade Tumult By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House of Worship Causes Back-Yard Rift in Oak Park : Judaism: Orthodox Chabad of the Conejo angers some residents, who say issue is land use. Zoning law is on their side, leaders say. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Maritime Days Festival Offers Fun by the Sea By Tracy Wilson
Girl, 16, Injured in Backcountry Fall By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Men Robbed in Separate Incidents By Tracy Wilson
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Annual Water Main Flushings Scheduled By Christina Lima
Obituaries
State Ethics Board Cuts Ties With Los Angeles Panel By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Found at Plant Identified as Inmate
Bear Likely to Have Home Within Week
Detectives Investigating 16 Complaints at Wilmington Cemetery : Scandal: A former caretaker is the center of a probe of the graveyard, which is plagued by allegations of improper burials and lack of deeds. By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fate of Freeway Extension in Hands of Federal Official : Roads: South Pasadena is lobbying in Washington against the project. Highway administrator has not decided on funding $670-million route. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POW's Children Surrender the Legend By Scott Harris
How Much Bullets Actually Hurt Isn't the Only Surprise By Dana Parsons
Notes about your surroundings
2 Issues Inflame Tensions at CSUN
Simpson Attorney Rejects Barring TV From the Trial By David Haldane and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nonprofit Clinic in Critical Condition : Health care: Center for low-income patients has faced audits, allegations of insensitivity toward Latinos. Looming bankruptcy may keep the main facility closed. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Apprehended After $250,000 Jewelry Heist : Crime: Police say a department store employee was clubbed before teen-agers fled. Suspects caught after some of the loot is tossed from getaway car. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making His Mark : Handwriting Expert Is Increasingly Used to Help Identify Graffiti Vandals By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Master Horror Writer Robert Bloch Dies : Authors: Best-known for 'Psycho,' he produced more than 25 other novels, 400 stories and dozens of teleplays and film scripts. By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Step Back in Time : Recreation: County fair is about 30 miles from Downtown, but its midway and pie-eating contests may as well be on another planet. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Officials Deny That Networks Are Racist : Media: They tout progress in positive minority portrayals and in recruiting writers. Jesse Jackson says they aren't doing enough, and threatens boycotts. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program for Deaf at CSUN Under Fire : Education: Students say loss of skilled sign-language interpreters has hampered their ability to learn. Administrators blame shortage of funds. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowd of 800 Assails Doctor's Impending Trade Visit to Hanoi By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Candidate Clarifies His Thoughts About the Party's Intelligence
Music Fades at the Irvine Conservatory : Arts: Nonprofit school spends most of its funds to move to a new site, only to find it can't open there because the building lacks fireproof walls. By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Uplifting Experience : Balloon Festival--With a Wild Mix of Characters--Is a Crowd Pleaser By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Event Focuses on Health Care, Free Programs By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two-Car Collision in Irvine Injures 6
1,000 Turn Out to Rally Against Proposition 187 : Politics: A Latino leader hopes the protest in Pacoima can help overcome 'a sense of defeat.' A voter registration drive begins. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Scenes Near in Battle Over Estate of Filmmaker Toby Halicki : Courts: Debts have eaten away at the wealth. Widow says the five-year dispute has bankrupted her financially and emotionally. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Student Housing Program Faces Another Big Deficit : Universities: Officials say the quake has delayed efforts at stemming the flow of red ink. The losses may continue for years. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wounded Officer Released From Hospital : Shooting: A Santa Monica police sergeant is in good condition as authorities continue their investigation. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Burn Central : Treating Patients is a Team Effort at Valley's Only Burn Center
Fire Triggers Trio of Blasts; 2 Are Injured By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chamber's Community Cleanup Draws a Crowd : Activism: Volunteers and people ordered by the courts work side by side, painting, sweeping and picking up trash. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lancaster Accepts 2 Firms' Offer of Promotional Tour to Asia : Business: The trip will be paid for by developers of a proposed commercial and retail center, who want city leaders to draw foreign interest to the project. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Why Falling Crime Statistics Don't Make Us Feel More Secure By James Q. Wilson, \o7 James Q. Wilson is Collins professor of management and public policy at UCLA and author of "The Moral Sense" (Free Press). This article is adapted from one appearing in the September, 1994, edition of Commentary\f7
Haiti: Can We 'Do The Right Thing'? : The Carterization of Clinton By William Schneider, \o7 William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN\f7
Haiti: Can We 'Do The Right Thing'? : Concessions to Make a Democracy By Amy Wilentz, \o7 Amy Wilentz is the author of "The Rainy Season: Haiti Since Duvalier" (Simon & Schuster)\f7
The Best Way to Weaken Castro's Hold on Cuba By Julian Nava, \o7 Julian Nava, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, is a professor of Latin American history at Cal State Northridge\f7
How Did We Ever Get Into the Haiti Mess? We Had Better Find Out--Fast By Henry A. Kissinger, \o7 Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger frequently writes for The Times\f7
Missing the Bully Pulpit: Clinton's Inability to Communicate By Robert Dallek, \o7 Robert Dallek is the author of books on Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson and Ronald Reagan. He is Harmsworth Professor of American History at Oxford\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : David Lizarraga : In the Business of Rebuilding the Eastside of Los Angeles By Donna Mungen, \o7 Donna Mungen is a producer for the A&E Network and a contributor to National Public Radio's "All Things Considered."\f7
Double Whammy Against Wildfires : L.A. County leases 'Super Scooper' airplane and beefs up safety regulations
Iraq's Arms--Don't Trust, Do Verify : U.N. sanctions against oil exports should be lifted only under the strictest conditions
PERSPECTIVE ON RELIEF : First Aid for a Suffering World : Disasters keep arising anew with urgent claims on humanitarian aid--a task the U.N. was once ready to take on. By Joel R. Charny, \o7 Joel R. Charny is policy director of Oxfam America, an international development and relief agency based in Boston. \f7
Pete Wilson: A Liberal in GOP Clothing : Pushing tax increases and appointing tree huggers belies his election-time masquerade. By Joseph Farah, \o7 Joseph Farah is editor and publisher of the monthly state political newsletter Inside California and the biweekly cultural and media watchdog publication Dispatches\f7
The Real Battle Behind the Sequester Debate: Who's on Simpson's Jury? By Charles L. Lindner, \o7 Charles L. Lindner is former president of the Los Angeles County Criminal Bar Assn\f7
Tired Political System Looks for a Tonic : Are incumbents and the traditional parties losing power?
REAL ESTATE
Loan Scams Target Homeowners With Equity By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group\f7
'Fishy' Catch Up the Coast By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Renewal Sparks City With a Vantage Point : Signal Hill: Redevelopment plan is paying off for city that has view of Long Beach Harbor and beyond. By Marian Bond, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Marian Bond is a La Habra Heights free-lance writer.
Southland Home Sales Up 20%
Landlord Would Like New Name for the Job From Project Sentinel
Real Answers
Repairing Vinyl Floor Seams Is an Easy Job By Popular Mechanics, FOR AP SPECIAL FEATURES
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Green Thumb : Just a Plot of Land, Not a Lot of Land By Rachel Kusher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rachel Kusher writes full\f7 -\o7 time while waiting for her bookkeeping career to take off. and \f7
SPORTS
ANALYSIS : Congress May Hold Key to Impasse By Ronald Blum, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Faulk Gives Colts Long-Running Hope By Paul Attner, THE SPORTING NEWS
Broncos Desperately Need a Victory : Pro football: Denver goes into Monday night game against Buffalo with an 0-3 record. From Associated Press
The Broncos Have Become Excess Baggage By Mal Florence
Angels in the End Zone, and Devils in the Dirt : Pro football: Wind, turf and ghosts make it extremely hazardous for the visiting teams. By Michael Knisley, THE SPORTING NEWS
Hardly a Household Name in Golf, Fresno's Springer Sets His Goals By Rob Gloster, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For 49ers, Beating the Cap Is a Game Within a Game By Dennis Georgatos, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COMMENTARY : Messier Mess Puts Damper on Rangers By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
Good Times Roll Along for Don Larsen By John Steadman, BALTIMORE SUN
Waltrip Evolves from Brash to Businessman By Dick Brinster, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walters Has a Field Day as USC Wins : College football: Tailback rushes for 207 yards, three touchdowns; Johnson passes for 364 yards as Trojans hold off Baylor, 37-27. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruins Hurt by Boo-Boos in 21-0 Loss : College football: Washington State sacks Cook seven times. Even brief return of Stokes doesn't help. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Gets Taken to the Blank : College football: Washington State holds UCLA to 226 yards in 21-0 victory at Rose Bowl. Stokes has one catch. From Associated Press
Jordan Is Back to Basics : Baseball: Former NBA superstar continues his odyssey in the Florida Instructional League. By Peter Schmuck, BALTIMORE SUN
Colorado Rides on Stewart's Rocket : College football: A 64-yard touchdown pass on last play gives Buffaloes 27-26 victory over Michigan. By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miami's Streak Is Ended : College football: Washington surges for 38-20 victory, the Hurricanes' first loss at Orange Bowl in 59 games. From Associated Press
U.S. Doubles Team Can't Get It Done : Tennis: Apell and Bjorkman keep Sweden alive in Davis Cup. Sampras will get first chance to clinch today. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Broncos Have Become Excess Baggage By Mal Florence
College Football / Spotlight Compiled by Pete Thomas, Emilio Garcia-Ruiz, Bob Cuomo and Larry Stewart
College Football / Spotlight Compiled by Pete Thomas, Emilio Garcia-Ruiz, Bob Cuomo and Larry Stewart
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : May Leads Kansas State to Victory From Associated Press
Pacific No Match for Nebraska : Nonconference: Frazier gets early rest as backup Berringer leads 70-21 victory. From Associated Press
BIG EIGHT : Returns Are In as Kansas Rolls, 72-0 From Associated Press
Late Touchdown Runs Help Cal to First Victory : Pac-10: Edwards scores twice in last 7:29 as Bears rally to defeat Arizona State, 25-21. From Associated Press
Arizona Throws the Book at Stanford : Pac-10: Angered by Walsh's 'jokes,' the Wildcats start fast and roll to a 34-10 victory. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oregon Takes Advantage of Iowa's Mistakes, 40-18 From Associated Press
Irish Don't Miss Becton in Romp Over Purdue : Nonconference: Notre Dame rushes for 428 yards in 39-21 victory. From Associated Press
No. 16 Wisconsin Whips Indiana, 62-13 : Big 10: Bevell has perfect first half as Badgers bolt to 41-0 lead. From Associated Press
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Penn State Rolls On Despite Some Lapses From Associated Press
ATLANTIC COAST ROUNDUP : Duke Dumps Georgia Tech Behind Baldwin's Running From Associated Press
Auburn Takes It Easy, Runs Its Streak to 15 : Nonconference: Tigers roll over Division I-AA East Tennessee State, 38-0. From Associated Press
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Late Touchdown Pass Lifts Mississippi State Over Tennessee From Associated Press
Florida State Lets Up After Building Lead : ACC: Seminoles' 31-18 victory over North Carolina is 20th in a row against conference foes. From Associated Press
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Tennessee Surprised by Mississippi State From Associated Press
ATLANTIC COAST ROUNDUP : Duke Dumps Georgia Tech Behind Running of Baldwin From Associated Press
McCoy's Passes Keep Utah Perfect Associated Press
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : BYU's Edwards Gets 200th Victory, 49-47 From Associated Press
Weird Aztec Touchdown Fires Up Colorado State From Associated Press
SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Texas Prepares for Colorado With Victory From Associated Press
REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Mason Leads Syracuse Over E. Carolina, 21-18 From Associated Press
SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Kickoff Return Gets Texas A&M Going From Associated Press
It's Early, but Things Are Getting Scary for Bruins : College football: Cook, UCLA draw boos from Rose Bowl crowd during embarrassing loss to Washington State. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kelly Knocks Out Ramos, Keeps WBC Title From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF ROUNDUP : Perry Birdies Last Hole to Catch McCumber From Associated Press
Tabasco Cat Wins the First Kentucky Cup : Horse racing: Lukas colt sets pace on a muddy track and wins by two lengths. Best Pal is third. From Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : Futurity Won by Favorite From Idaho By Stacy Piggot, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAIRPLEX : Derby Trial Comes Up All Roses By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leetch's Two Goals Power Rangers Past Kings, 6-1 From Associated Press
TENNIS / JULIE CART : Absent Courier Sound of Body, but His Mind Lets Him Down By Julie Cart
Russia's Victory in Doubles Clinches First Berth in Final Associated Press
Chapman Cooks at Home, 31-14 By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motor Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Ducks, Penguins To Face Off Amid Labor Conflict By Robyn Norwood
Western Stops Rancho Alamitos : Football: Pioneers shut down Vaqueros, who were averaging 30 points per game, 10-0. By Gabe Lacques, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Wins Tournament By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Fullerton Makes Mistakes, but Beats Magnolia By Corey Lyons
Servite Measures Up, Defeats Clovis By Terry Betterton
CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : El Toro Girls Continue to Prove There's Strength in Their Numbers By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / MIKE HISERMAN : Emotional Wave Hits Hueneme By Mike Hiserman
CSUN Serves Up Blue-Plate Special : Travis Hall: Tight end regains his position and leads team in receptions and yardage. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bakersfield Passes Its History Test : High school football: Steve Wofford rushes for 165 yards and three touchdowns as Drillers foil Antelope Valley's bid for an upset, 35-13. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Serves Up Blue-Plate Special : College football: Matadors dish out scoring opportunities with kicking game and lose, 28-23. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Takes Break From Tradition in 20-0 WSC Victory Over Glendale By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For the Record, Cal Lutheran Loses 18-Point Lead, Game By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Roundup By Ahmed Ortiz
Football Roundup By Ted Apodaca
Football Roundup By Russell Banks
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Perez Leads Southern California College to Victory
Reserve Backs Provide Spark for Moorpark, 39-0 By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Posts Another Shutout By Lauren Peterson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top-Ranked Bakersfield Beats Pierce for 18th Straight WSC Win By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chaffey Stops Antelope Valley By Mike Yeaman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Village Christian Bows to Mojave By Frank Carulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oak Park Dominates L.A. Baptist By Kevin Bolt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Montclair Prep's Anderson Expects to Miss Next Game By Paige A. Leech
St. Genevieve Finds Pisano in Loss By James Chesnutt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BELL-JEFF CROSS-COUNTRY INVITATIONAL : Thousand Oaks Girls' and Boys' Teams Programmed for Victory By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Holland, Foster Lead O.C. Runners at Invitational
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Fuentes Paces Rancho Santiago to 31-14 Upset Over Palomar
Sarkisian Passes for 409 Yards; El Camino Wins By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Top 10 Fared
ROUNDUP : Miller Leads CSUN Women to Riverside Invitational Victory
Cal Lutheran Wins on 5 Goals by Gallegos
SAUGUS SPEEDWAY : With Phipps Forced Out, Blankenship Comes In First By Ron Stapp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
McCall Shocks Lewis for Title : Boxing: Former champion outraged when fight is stopped in second round, canceling big-money bout against Bowe. From Associated Press
Everything You Wanted to Know By Mike Downey
Now Perranoski Knows Feeling of Being Taken Out of the Game : Dodgers: Coach surprised at firing, because he had a history of success with young pitchers. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiefs Quite a Challenge for Chandler : Pro football: With Miller sidelined, burden of facing Kansas City defense falls on shoulders of the Rams' backup. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders, Chargers Reverse Roles After Starts Belie Expectations : Pro football: San Diego comes into today's game at the Coliseum as the team getting all the praise. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pritchard, Broncos' Leading Receiver, Has Lacerated Kidney Associated Press
Fans Haven't Deserted McNall : Kings: He says they have been supportive despite 'the extraneous stuff.' By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Here Are Key Issues to Be Faced in Final Week Before Deadline By Helene Elliott
MAGAZINE
THROWN FOR A LOOP : An Australian Filmmaker Discovers an Industrial-Strength Boomerang By Wanda Coleman
CLOSE-UP : Seismometers of the Gods By Michael R. Forrest
PLAYTHINGS : Call of the Wild By Tom Byrnes
SCHOOL DAYS : Self-Fulfillment U. By Mark Ehrman
STORYBOARD : Tales From The Crib By Henrik Drescher, Illustrator and children's book author Henrik Drescher, and his wife, Lauren, are the proud parents of Sophie, Joachim and Emile (so far). The drawings and text on these pages are excerpted from "Tales from the Crib," which will be published in October, by Harcourt Brace & Co
STYLE : DESIGN : Special Delivery By Dr. James Brust
STYLE : INTERIORS : Setting the Stage By Jeff Book
STYLE : GARDENS : Pixies in the Posies By Susan Heeger
RESTAURANTS : MIXXED REVIEWS : At Critixx in Pasadena, the \o7 Tapas\f7 Run the Gamut From 'Applause' to 'Les Miserables' By S. Irene Virbila
No More Mr. Moderate : One Part of Wilson is a Consensus-Building Preppy from Yale. The Other Is a Tough-Talking Ex-Marine. California Voters Chose the Yalie for Governor in 1990. Now the Marine Is Seeking a Second Term. By Daniel M. Weintraub, \o7 Daniel M. Weintraub is a staff writer in The Times' Sacramento bureau. His last piece for the magazine was on Willie Brown's first 10 years as state Assembly Speaker. \f7
Techno-topia : Methods Ancient and Modern Created the Visionary Commune of Gaviotas, Which Could Be a Model for the World. By Alan Weisman, \f7 and \o7 Contributing editor Alan Weisman's last article for the magazine was on clashes between Mexico's Tarahumara Indians and the nation's drug lords.
Learn, Baby, Learn : For 20 years, Magnificent Montague traveled the black DJ circuit, riding the explosion of rhythm and blues. What he brought home to L.A. was the slogan 'Burn, baby, burn'--and a passion for preaching black history. By Magnificent Montague, Magnificent Montague is writing an autobiography of his life in radio, with Times assistant metropolitan editor Bob Baker
TRAVEL
Australia's Ultimate Road Trip : The Great Ocean Road is a meandering breathtakingly beautiful drive, the Down Under version of California's Highway 1 : The thick forest prevented us from seeing, though not necessarily from hearing, many animals. By Robert Strauss, \o7 Strauss is television critic for the Asbury Park (N.J.\f7 )\o7 Press. \f7
Getting More Australia Out of Your Travel Dollars : Air passes: The best way to see many countries--or just huge ones--is with discounted tickets sold only to foreign visitors. By Robert Strauss, \f7 and \o7 Christopher Reynolds is on assignment.
Grin and Bear It in Manitoba
Just The Facts
Revamping Visas in 4 Countries
Passengers Off First, Pests Second in Chile
Consumer Reports' Rates Atlases
Arkansas Gets a Case of the Blues
Weekend Escape: Mammoth : Upward Bound : Steep bike trails, trees to dangle from . . . What more can an adventurous family ask for? By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Sipchen writes for The Times' Life & Style section. and \f7
It's Going Swimmingly Here in the Caribbean By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Taxi Driver Assaults on Tourists in China By Edward Wright, \o7 Wright is a former assistant foreign editor at The Times. His column appears monthly. \f7
Advice for Breathing Easy By Kathleen Doheny
Destination: New Zealand : Kiwi Deco : On the North Island, the resort town of Napier is a virtual museum of Art Deco architecture By Tom Romeo, \o7 Romeo is an Auckland-based free-lance writer\f7
Destination: Australia : Sydney's Hip Spot : To take the pulse of the continent's largest city, head to the trendy neighborhood of Paddington By Ken Baron, \o7 Baron is a New York-based free-lance writer. and \f7
Pilgrims' Progress By Colman Andrews
Barhopping at Folsom Lake By John Mckinney
Backpack & Budget : Bunking Down on Fiji By Lucy Izon
Armchair Express to Marrakech By Betty Martin
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