What happened on May 07, 1995

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DIPLOMACY : Spring Awakening: Fiasco of U.S. Policy in the Balkans By Walter Russell Mead, \o7 Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin). He is working on a book about U.S. foreign policy\f7
FRIENDLY FIRE : The GOP reinforced the anti-government extremism of its fringe--but this support can prove deadly. Political parties must control their radical elements. By Kevin Phillips, \o7 Kevin Phillips is editor-publisher of the American Political Report. His first book was "The Emerging Republican Majority" in 1969, and his most recent is "Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics" (Little Brown). \f7
THREE-STRIKES LAW : Commit a Misdemeanor--Don't Worry About Jail By Charles L. Lindner, \o7 Charles L. Lindner is former president of the Los Angeles County Criminal Bar Assn. \f7
THE WORLD : Why Not Break With Diplomatic Past and End Summits? By Robert A. Manning, \o7 Robert A. Manning, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, was a State Department policy adviser from 1989-93 and is the author of "Asian Policy: The New Soviet Challenge in the Pacific" (20th Century Fund/Unwin Hyman). \f7
THE NATION : POLITICS : GOP Cite 'Credibility' to Mask Abortion Issue By Susan Estrich, \o7 Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988\f7
THE NATION : THE CULTURE WARS : Missing the Grass-Roots: Confusing Talk-Show Hosts With Real Populists By Michael Kazin, \o7 Michael Kazin, who teaches history at American University, is the author of "The Populist Persuasion: An American History" (Basic Books)\f7
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : World War II Non-Talk: Tragic Loss of Meaning By Peggy J. Farber, \o7 Peggy J. Farber reports on children's issues for public radio\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Arthur Fletcher : Fighting to Stop the GOP's Headlong Plunge to the Right By Jack Nelson, \o7 Jack Nelson is Washington bureau chief for The Times. He interviewed Arthur A. Fletcher in The Times bureau\f7
Foster Kids Need Good Parents, Period : Don't make race sole or disqualifying issue in adoptions
Honoring the Fight to Save Civilization
Know Where Your Cat Is Tonight? : Going the high-tech and the low-tech routes to keep track of Cuddles
A Boy of Summer for All Seasons : Baseball: Sometimes, heroism is simply stepping up to the plate, day after day. By Dennis M. Clausen, \f7 and \o7 Dennis M. Clausen is a professor of English at the University of San Diego.
PERSPECTIVE ON LOS ANGELES : Why a New Cathedral Is Needed : Liturgical, pastoral and historical reasons call for a new structure to accommodate today's Catholic populace. By Roger M. Mahony, \o7 Cardinal Roger M. Mahony is archbishop of Los Angeles. \f7
THE STATE : Shall We Just Call Him Pete (Huffington) Wilson? 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

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BOOKS

The Jesters of Infirmity : A generation of aging male writers follows that old rule: Write what you know By D.T. Max, \o7 D.T. Max is an editor at Harper's Bazaar\f7

What One Owes : An elegant novel poses complex issues of personal debt : THE DISTINGUISHED GUEST, \o7 By Sue Miller (HarperCollins: $24; 288 pp.)\f7 By Roxana Robinson, \o7 Roxana Robinson is the author of "Georgia O'Keeffe: A Life" and the short story collection "A Glimpse of Scarlet."\f7

It's in the Mail : A mysterious love letter turns up in the bill pile : THE LOVE LETTER, \o7 By Cathleen Schine (Houghton Mifflin: $19.95; 257 pp.)\f7 By James Wilcox, \o7 James Wilcox's novels include "Modern Baptists."\f7

Trying On a New Life : A housewife ditches suburbia to discover who she is : LADDER OF YEARS, \o7 By Anne Tyler (Alfred A. Knopf: $24; 336 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

A Blitz of WWII Books By Paul Dean, \o7 Paul Dean is a Times staff writer. He grew up in London during World War II and was a war correspondent in Vietnam\f7

The Spirit of Place By Michael Webb, \o7 Michael Webb is the author of "Architects House Themselves: Breaking New Ground" (Preservation Press), and eight other books on architecture and design\f7

Dangerous Alliances : Of moral conflicts visited upon the ordinary during wartime : RESISTANCE: A Novel, \o7 By Anita Shreve (Little, Brown & Co.: $21.95\f7 ; \o7 240 pp.)\f7 By Danielle Roter, \o7 Danielle Roter, a native of Belgium, is a journalist and critic\f7

Bonds With the Past : Correspondence of four sisters brings an era back to life : ARISTOCRATS: Caroline, Emily, Louisa, and Sarah Lennox, 1740-1832, \o7 By Stella Tillyard (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $30; 406 pp.)\f7 By Charlotte Innes, \o7 Charlotte Innes is a free-lance writer and critic\f7

Spineless Journals By Nick Owchar

THE BELL CURVE WARS: Race, Intelligence, and the Future of... By Charles Solomon

The Dark Side of the Brain : NIGHT: Night Life, Night Language, Sleep and Dreams, \o7 By A. Alvarez (W.W. Norton: $23; 277 pp.)\f7 By Kevin Coyne, \o7 Kevin Koyne is the author of "A Day in the Night of America" (Random House)\f7

BITTER WINDS: A Memoir of My Years in China's Gulag \o7 by... By Charles Solomon

OUT, LOUD & LAUGHING: A Collection of Gay & Lesbian Humor... By Charles Solomon

THE PAPER TRAIL \o7 by Michael Dorris (HarperPerennial... By Charles Solomon

HULA \o7 by Lisa Shea (Delta: $9.95; 155 pp.). \f7 In this... By Charles Solomon

ZOMBIFICATION: Stories From National Public Radio \o7 by... By Charles Solomon

SAN FRANCISCO: A Panoramic Postcard Book \o7 by Thea... By Charles Solomon

NEWS

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

Garment District Businesses OK Tax on Themselves : Commerce: Area property owners see creation of assessment district as the only way to obtain an upgrade in services and security. Plan awaits City Council approval. By Marilyn Martinez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Post-Riot Vow Is Fulfilled in Inglewood : Medicine: A UCLA doctor's pledge to find a way to provide affordable medical care for poor and uninsured is realized with a free health education program. By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

This Mom's in a League of Her Own : Despite a Handicap, Gloria Soto Helps Steer Kids Away From Gangs By Leslie Berestein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

New Breed of Drive-In Looking to Find Niche : Trends: Nostalgia will blend with high-tech, at least temporarily, at Culver City site. By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

ATHENS : Southwest to Restore Some ESL Classes By Stephen Gregory

SOUTH-CENTRAL : Head Start Program Marks Anniversary By Stephen Gregory

EAST LOS ANGELES : Labor of Love Graces County-USC Site By Mary Anne Perez

EAST LOS ANGELES : Memories of Latinos Chronicled in Photos By Mary Anne Perez

KOREATOWN : Parenting Classes Help Reduce Conflict By Leslie Berestein

PICO-UNION : Liquor Stores Called a Threat to Safety By Leslie Berestein

HUNTINGTON PARK : Merchants Welcome Police Substation By Enrique Lavin

SOUTH GATE : Soil Contamination Stalls Plan for Mall By Enrique Lavin

REGION : 300 Youths to Get Taste of the Outdoors By Marlilyn Martinez

CRENSHAW : Internet Project Comes on Line By Erin J. Aubry

Local Muslims Focus of Wrath After Bombing : Terrorism: Anger and racism surfaced against religious group immediately after the attack in Oklahoma City. By John M. Hubbell, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Throughout L.A., people toil unnoticed in jobs for less than minimum wage. And their numbers are increasing. : Working for Less By Peter Y. Hong

CITY ARTS : A Classic Culmination By Leslie Berestein

UCLA to Propose Undergraduate Program in Gay, Bisexual Studies : Education: If approved by the faculty senate, the new minor could be offered to srudents as early as next spring. By Mary Moore, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

She Finds Niches for Self, Others : Elderly: After a lifetime of searching, Gloria Sondheim has created a position as Habitat for Humanity's senior citizen liaison in Los Angeles. By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Vacant Lots are Getting Makeover Treatment in Long Beach Project : Neighborhoods: Task force devises 'Dirt to Turf' manual to offer step-by-step property beautification guidelines. By Steve Eames, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

LACC Baseball Program Is Down to Its Last Pitch By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Baseball Alumni Gather to Bid Farewell to Proud Tradition By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

BASEBALL : Bell Likely No. 1 Seed as Teams Head Into Playoffs By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VOLLEYBALL : Bell Buries Its Ghosts of the Past By La Teel Frierson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

TRACK : CSLA Advances to Conference Finals By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

TENNIS : Marshall Easily Handles Narbonne By Reggie Meadows, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

SOFTBALL : Bulldogs Are No. 2 Seed By Tony K. Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

They Can Make It . . . but No One Says You Have to Buy It By Robin Abcarian, Robin Abcarian's column is published Wednesdays and Sundays

THE SUNDAY PROFILE : A Man for the People : For Juan Carlos Ortiz there is 'always a spiritual message' in life's events. And that's the approach he takes to connect with his fast-growing Hispanic Ministry. By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Tapping Into an Urban Thirst By Hillary Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

A Rosy Fund-Raising Arrangement COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF

BOOK REVIEW : Entertaining Pairing of Mystery and History : EDSEL: A Novel of Detroit, \o7 by Loren D. Estleman\f7 (Mysterious Press; $21.95, 304 pages) By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Onslaught of Problems Threatens Nation's Foster Care Programs : Children: Uncaring bureaucracies, troubled adolescents and burnout take toll on homes of last resort for the abused and neglected. By Fred Bayles, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tree Poachers Cut and Run on U.S. Parkland in Capital By John W. Fountain, WASHINGTON POST

Immigrants Dream of a Better Life in Italy : Europe: Two months with Somali family demonstrates the difficulties, including fruitless job hunts, hungry children and hopelessness. They've sold virtually all their possessions--including the umbrella. By Brian Murphy, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gang Violence Defies Navajo Tradition of Peace : Arizona: Tribal police suspect six murders in the Window Rock area last year were gang-related. Officers have seen the beginnings of turf wars, drive-by shootings, drug trafficking and retaliatory killings. By Marla Dial, ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Hiroshima Maiden' Hails Her U.S. Healers : New York: Victims of 1945 atomic bombing received plastic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital 40 years ago. By Michael Blood, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guns That Fire Only for Owner Targeted for Police By Sue Major Holmes, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ukraine Introduces First New Coin in Centuries \o7 Reuter\f7

Traditional Herbalists, Healers Back in Vogue By Amba Dadson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grenade Blast Kills 15 \o7 Reuter\f7

Tenants Say Mayor Ousted Them for Airing Complaints : Illinois: Official is a landlord in poor town of Alorton. Two families say they were evicted for talking to a reporter about living conditions, including holes in the floor large enough to swallow a child. By Frank Fisher, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hot Line for Those Going to Big House : Prison: Felon with 3 1/2 years' experience in federal penitentiary offers advice to the apprehensive, such as how to get the lower bunk. By Wayne Woolley, ASSOCIATED PRESS

28.2% Minorities on U.S. Payroll Tops Private Sector \o7 Associated Press\f7

Ex-Trucker, Wheelwright Crafts Modern Carriages By David Kligman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Europe's Largest Mosque Completed but Mostly Empty : Rome: Although some Muslims have prayed there, its consecration has been delayed for unexplained reasons. By Daniel J. Wakin, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amid Bitter Debate, Thousands of Immigrants Pack Up to Leave : Borders: Despite America's image as a land of opportunity, one man's decision to leave is not unusual. The exodus may increase as anti-immigrant fever continues to spread. By Paul Geitner, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sparked Anew, Old Flames Burn Brighter : Love: Most of those who renew relationships with their first loves become permanent partners, researcher says--despite separations of decades, changes in appearance and even years of marriage to others. By John Howard, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poison Gas Kills 2 \o7 Reuter\f7

Philippines Fires Second Official Over Maid Case \o7 Associated Press\f7

M. Botvinnik; Former World Chess Champion \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7

Thomas Harris; Psychiatrist Wrote 'I'm OK--You're OK' By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Chess : International News By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER

WEDDING (CASH) BELLS: Dawn Mercer and John Whitesell found... By Abigail Goldman

LONG DISTANCE HERO: If Thich Huyen Quang wins the 1995... By Mimi Ko and Lily Dizon and Jerry Hicks

NEWS ANALYSIS : Trade Fight Gets Riskier as Both Sides Dig In By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Clinton Moves to Speed Deportations : Immigration: President orders Justice Department to cut backlog. He singles out those who came to U.S. illegally and have been charged with a crime. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Letters From Nixon Shape Dole's Campaign Strategy By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF

INS to Get Tough With Employers By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER