What happened on March 19, 1995

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THE CULTURE WARS : Audience Stays Superior to the Exploitalk Shows By Neal Gabler, \o7 Neal Gabler is the author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood." His new book is "Winchell: Gossip, Power and the Culture of Celebrity" (Knopf)\f7
MEXICO'S NEW GAME : POLITICS : A Dispirited Left in Search of a Cause By Wayne A. Cornelius, \o7 Wayne A. Cornelius is the Gildred professor of political science and director of studies and programs in UC-San Diego's Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies. His most recent book is "Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective" (Stanford University Press, 1994)\f7
MEXICO'S NEW GAME : SALINAS : The Presidency Is No Longer Sacred By M. Delal Baer, \o7 M. Delal Baer is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and director of the Mexico Project there. She is writing a book on Mexico during the Salinas years\f7
CITY HALL : Mayor's Bent for Private Sector May Undo Him By Xandra Kayden, \o7 Xandra Kayden, who teaches at UCLA's School of Public Policy and Social Research, is writing a book on the political structure of Los Angeles. She is author of "Surviving Power" (Free Press)\f7
THE NATION : Congressional Drive-bys: The Real Warfare Is Generational By John Heilemann, \o7 John Heilemann is Washington correspondent for the Economist\f7
HISTORICAL FICTION : Iwo Jima: Commemorating the Past While Ignoring its True Meaning By Bruce J. Schulman, \o7 Bruce J. Schulman, associate professor of history at Boston University, is the author of "Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism" (Bedford/St. Martin's)\f7
CUBA : Washington's Undying Obsession With Castro By Wayne S. Smith, \o7 Wayne S. Smith is the former chief of the U.S. interests section in Havana. He is now a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University and a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW: Sam Jaffe : Looking Back at Hollywood by One Present at the Creation By Donna Mungen, \o7 Donna Mungen is a producer for A&E Network and a contributor to National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." She has been nominated for a Cable Ace award\f7
Schools Can't Afford Reform Failure
Why Impasse on Trade Boss Exasperates Friends of U.S. : With Salinas having withdrawn, Washington seems to be at a loss
A Lot More Than Just Sex : High school medical clinics prove value in covering a wide range of needs
PERSPECTIVE ON ERITREA : Putting Nationalism in a Good Light : A fierce love of their land, newly independent from Ethiopia, unites a diverse people against powerful odds. By Tom Killion, \o7 Tom Killion, a historian and artist who specializes in Africa, is working on a book on the creation of modern Eritrea. He taught African history at the University of Asmara under a Fulbright fellowship\f7
COLUMN LEFT / ROBERT SCHEER : Blacks Just Need to Learn to Play Golf : Who needs affirmative action? Minorities should adapt to the traditional white-male values. By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a former Times national correspondent
Donde Muy Pocos Latinos Han Ido* : 'Star Trek': After 30 years, a Latino is first officer--one small step, but hugely welcome. By Frank Del Olmo, \o7 Frank del Olmo is deputy editor of The Times' editorial pages\f7
THE METROPOLIS : Why Urban Leaders Must Set National Agenda: No Cities, No Economic Progress By David Friedman, \o7 David Friedman is an urban economist who frequently writes on development issues\f7

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Stranger in a Strange Land : A novel of a newer, rawer immigrant experience : NATIVE SPEAKER, \o7 By Chang-rae Lee (Riverhead: $22.95; 324 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

Nonfiction By Dick Roraback

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Nonfiction By Tom Frick

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Nonfiction By Dick Roraback

Voices of Reality By Kathleen Krull

Disastrous Dalliances : Troubled relations between black men and women in America : NO DISRESPECT, \o7 By Sister Souljah (Times Books: $23; 384 pp.)\f7 By Heidi Siegmund, \o7 Siegmund, a frequent contributor to the Times, is co-author of "The Ice Opinion" (St. Martin's)\f7

THE SLATE OF LIFE: More Contemporary Stories by Women... By Charles Solomon

WAITING: Waiters' True Tales of Crazed Customers... By Charles Solomon

MEN IN AMERICA \o7 by Thomas Frederick Arndt (100 pp.) \f7... By Charles Solomon

ZLATA'S DIARY: A Child's Life in Sarajevo \o7 by Zlata... By Charles Solomon

FIRST AID HANDBOOK \o7 by the National Safety Council and... By Charles Solomon

THE GREAT POWER-LINE COVER-UP: How the Utilities and the... By Charles Solomon

THE CONGRESS DICTIONARY: The Ways and Meanings of Capitol... By Charles Solomon

OUT AND ABOUT : Missing Merrill By Michelle Huneven

One Man's Story : How Ray fell in love, fell out of love and got on with his life : RAY HAD AN IDEA ABOUT LOVE, \o7 By Eddie Lewis (Simon & Schuster: $21; 240 pp.)\f7 By Robert Roper, \o7 Robert Roper is the author most recently of "Cuervo Tales" (Houghton Mifflin)\f7

NEWS

A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL By Michael Krikorian

Bell Garden's Granville Zips Past All Rivals : Track: During his high school career, the junior has proven himself a standout regardless of the level of competition. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Verbum Dei Finds Sweet Revenge in Beating Lincoln to Gain Finals Berth By Mike Edwards, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

A Photographer Captures Life in the Fast Lane By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

LAPD's Off-the-Wall Plan : An Old Truck and a Team of Traffic Violators Combine to Wipe Out Graffiti By Leslie Berestein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Radio Korea Boosts English Programming : Media: Instead of two hours a week, KBLA now offers two hours each night. The format of talk, music and interviews is aimed at attracting young listeners, many of whom may speak little or no Korean. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Streetwise Youths and Execs Mingle : Corporate culture: Six members of Salud, an anti-gang group, are special guests at a Latino business conference at a posh Beverly Hills hotel. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

REGION : Math Workshop Makes the Grade By Enrique Lavin

Region : $10 Water Surcharge Headed for Renewal By Enrique Lavin

WEST ADAMS : Galleries, Studios Aid Revitalization By Erin J. Aubry

CRENSHAW : Muralist to Depict a Magic Career By Erin J. Aubry

EL SERENO : Wilson Teen Court Gets Change of Venue By Mary Anne Perez

WILSHIRE : Liberal Leaders Sound a Warning By Leslie Berestein

WATTS : Arts Center to Mark 25th Anniversary By Stephen Gregory

The Changing Face of Homelessness : Women Are the Fastest-Growing Segment; Domestic Abuse, Drugs Often Play a Role By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

CITY ARTS : Festival Closes With Variety of Performances By Erin J. Aubry

BASEBALL PREVIEWS : No Strike in These Leagues : High schools: South Gate, Roosevelt and Bell make Southeastern Conference tough. Franklin pitcher Deno hopes to stay perfect. By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

BASEBALL PREVIEWS : No Strike in These Leagues : Colleges: East L.A. and LACC move to a tougher conference. Cal State L.A. hopes its pitching can lead it to the playoffs. By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

NOTEBOOK : Crenshaw's Lattin, Moseley Share City Most Valuable Honor By Charles Smith and Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

When There's a Mouse in the House, It's Fair to Grouse By Robin Abcarian

Brewing Up a Fine Blend of Irish Charm By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

THE SUNDAY PROFILE : A Priceless Possibility : Dr. Mark Sauer gives women in their 40s and 50s the hope of becoming moms. But critics say he's creating a generation of 'Medicare orphans.' By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

A Step-by-Step Look at the USC-IVF Program By Kathleen Doheny

For 4 Lifelong Friends, Death Was Just Around a Highway's Curve : Indiana: A drunk driver drifted into their path. At that moment, the Class of '56 lost one-fifth of its graduates, and a town is left stunned. By Ted Bridis, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami's Island-Hopping Flying Boats: Indispensable Birds of Paradise : Aviation: For more than 76 years, the fleet of Chalk's seaplanes have been a glamorous, and practical, link between Florida and Bahamian and Caribbean islands. By Tracy Fields, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Billy the Kid and Lincoln County War: Economics of Gunslinging : History: New Mexico violence grew out of official corruption, says author--a prosecutor who takes a lawyerly look at what triggered the infamous blood bath. By Richard Benke, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meroitic Pyramids Clustered on Sudan Desert : Africa: Bedouins are the only people who regularly see the royal burial site. The government lacks funds to promote tourism, or to cover excavation and restoration costs. By Dalia Baligh, ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Progress,' Petroglyphs on a Collision Course in N.M. : Monument: Proposed 6-lane highway would divide the park, which Native Americans consider sacred. Interior Department objects, and city rejects an alternate route--which could put plan on road to nowhere. By Tim Korte, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mountainside Town of 'Living Dead' Corpses Draws Crowds in Colombia : Mummies: Gravedigger was the first to notice the phenomenon. Bodies housed in underground crypt defy the normal process of decomposition. By Michael Stott, REUTERS

Group Dead Serious About Bounty on Slain Criminals : Vigilantes: Members get two stickers meant to warn off attackers. Any member who kills in self-defense is eligible for a $5,000 reward. By Stefani G. Kopenec, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Accused Drunk Driver Dies After Setting Himself Afire \o7 Associated Press\f7

Breast Cancer Survivors Scale New Heights--to Increase Awareness : Health: Expedition that scaled Western Hemisphere's highest peak helps to raise funds for research. Renewed passion for life spurred the women. By Siobhan Mcdonough, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Video Sex at Sea: Male and Female Sailors Punished By Dana Priest, THE WASHINGTON POST

Chess : International News By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER

Short, Sweet Vidalia Season Could Grow : Onions: Growers hope to find a way to store their crop year-round, starting with 'sleep' tests. \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Physician in Small Iowa Town Admits to Being a Rare Breed, Hasn't Heart to Leave By Mary Neubauer, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Echoes of Casey Jones' 'Farewell Trip Into Promised Land' : Amtrak: The plaintive words of the legendary engineer come to mind as riders face the impending demise of up to one-fifth of the passenger train service across the country. By Alan Flippen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luck Rivals Worst of Sick Jokes: 'There's Hope,' New Yorker Says \o7 Reuters\f7

On-Line AIDS 'Diagnosis' Assesses Risks : Health: Pilot project in Oklahoma City and Dallas-Ft. Worth lets anyone with touch-tone telephone get advice. By Rochelle Hines, ASSOCIATED PRESS

PLO Lifts Newspaper Ban \o7 Reuter\f7

Albert Hackett; Co-Wrote Screenplay of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER

EXPANDED HOUR: The Crystal Cathedral came up with... By Jerry Hicks

SO LONG ROSIE: Rosie O'Donnell of Flintstones fame is... By Jocelyn Stewart

$85,000 in Her Car and Food Stamps in Her Wallet \o7 Associated Press\f7

Air Jordan's Return Flight Home: 'I'm Back' : Sports: Fans cheer as Chicago Bulls announce end to superstar's retirement. Nike, other stocks rose in what was dubbed '$2-billion rumor.' By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLUMN ONE : Global Money--Free Flows, Free Falls : In a world of fast-moving capital, Mexico and other financial fiascoes raise a tricky question: Have nations given up too much control over how money is valued and invested? By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Frightened Algerians Flee Nation's Political Carnage : Violence: Many find uneasy refuge in France as Islamic extremists, government hit squads threaten and kill. By Scott Kraft and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Clinton Calls for Tougher Child Support Enforcement : Welfare reform: The President sees crackdown on delinquent parents as way to help children and cut costs. He calls on Republicans to back tougher laws as debate on GOP plan opens this week. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER

PLO Forces Hard-Line Stand Toward Israel By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

O.C. Layoffs Leave Hardship, Pain for Many By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Deployments Take Toll on U.S. Military By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER

NEWS ANALYSIS : Determining Time of Death Is Imprecise Science at Best : Simpson case: 'Quincy Syndrome' has set unrealistic expectations. But defense will try to exploit doubt. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER

House GOP Weighs Plan to Sell Some Parks By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Those Rehired Work Through Their Fears By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Report Finds Little Need for El Toro Airport By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Coping Without Jobs--or Answers : Layoffs: They're as different as the positions they held, but many now share similar concerns. By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Making Way for Transit Town : Planners Push Apartments, Shops Centered on Bus and Rail; Others Fear 'Manhattanization' By Aaron Curtiss and Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

A Poignant Pilgrimage to Site of WWII Internment : History: Japanese Americans mark 50th anniversary of Arizona camp's closure. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER