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CANADA : Quebec Vote: Is Forced Unity Always Better? By James Chace, \o7 James Chace teaches international relations at Bard College and is the editor of the World Policy Journal at the New School\f7
The Good Old Days? : The Republicans Would Have Us believe That The United States Has Gone Downhill Since The '60s--and Government is The Reason. But Medicare Alone Proves Government Can Do Good. By Gregg Easterbrook, \o7 Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to the Atlantic Monthly and author of "A Moment on the Earth: The Coming Age of Environmental Optimism" (Viking)\f7
ARCHITECTURE : Don't Rush to Demolish St. Vibiana's By Kevin Starr, \o7 Kevin Starr, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the state librarian of California and a member of the faculty at USC. His "Endangered Dreams: The Great Depression in California" will be published next month by Oxford University Press\f7
THE CIA : Of Knowing and Not Knowing: Finding Truth in a Hall of Mirrors By Thomas Powers, \o7 Thomas Powers, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA" (Knopf)\f7
Japan : A Security Treaty Best Suited for Another Era By David I. Hitchcock, \o7 David I. Hitchcock, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, served 12 years as a diplomat in Japan and was director of the U.S. Information Agency for East Asia from 1989-92\f7
MIDDLE EAST : A Peace That Ignores Assassination--Even When Israel May Be the Assassin By Yossi Melman, \o7 Yossi Melman, author of "Every Spy a Prince: The Complete History of Israel's Intelligence Community" (Houghton Mifflin) and journalist for the daily Ha'aretz, frequently writes on intelligence and terrorism\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Fidel Ramos : Building a Stable Democracy in the Philippines By Jim Mann, \o7 Jim Mann is a Washington columnist and correspondent for The Times specializing in foreign affairs\f7
Diagnosis Is In: Health System Needs a Buffer From Politics : Proposal for a new medical authority in L.A. County should be fully weighed
All Aboard for Better Education
Short-Circuiting the 9th Circuit : Politically influenced effort to divide court is being pressed in the Senate
PERSPECTIVE ON CULTURE : Quebec Isn't a Model for America : The 'bilingualism threat' is a political red herring. Assimilation is the norm for immigrants to America. By Frank Del Olmo, \o7 Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times and a regular columnist\f7
Press Asia to Share Its Own Defense : Narrow interests have been set aside for economic benefit; why not for multilateral support to reduce the U.S. burden? By Jonathan Clarke, \o7 Jonathan Clarke, a former member of the British diplomatic service, is with the Cato Institute in Washington\f7
Student Tactics That Are Best Left in the History Books By Ruben Navarrette Jr., \o7 Ruben Navarrette Jr. is author of "A Darker Shade of Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano" (Bantam) and editor of the forthcoming newsletter, Reconciliation\f7

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Enchanted by Evil : ALBERT SPEER: His Battle With Truth, \o7 By Gitta Sereny (Alfred A. Knopf: $35; 757 pp.)\f7 By Alexander Stille, \o7 Alexander Stille's most recent book is "Excellent Cadavers: The Mafia and the Death of the First Italian Republic" (Pantheon)\f7

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SHOT IN THE HEART \o7 by Mikal Gilmore (Anchor: $14.95... By Charles Solomon

Fiction Without Frontiers By Charlotte Innes

DAISY BATES IN THE DESERT: A Woman's Life Among the... By Charles Solomon

COMPLETE STORIES \o7 by Dorothy Parker, edited by Colleen... By Charles Solomon

IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS \o7 by Tim O'Brien (Penguin... By Charles Solomon

"Charlie was no ordinary chicken," author Jean-Luc... By Michael Cart

NEWS

Life Under Stalin's Boot : Diaries from the Soviet Union in the '30s let sound the small voices of history : INTIMACY AND TERROR: Soviet Diaries of the 1930s,\o7 Edited by Veronique Garros, Natalia Korenevskaya and Thomas Lahusen (The New Press: $27.50; 414 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

For over a century, coal fueled prosperity in northeastern England. But now that the industry is gone, many miners have found themselves desperate, out of work and just plain IN THE PITS. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER

THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Suite Dreams : In the '70s, Ian Schrager ruled the night with Studio 54. Now he's a hip hotelier who, with designer Philippe Starck, is set to revive a Sunset Strip legend. By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Happy Ending That Could Never Be By Robin Abcarian

Blowing Smoke on Capitol Hill By Gregg Zoroya, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

A Place for the Worldly By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

In Hard Times, Some Risks Are Worth It By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Complaining About Weather Is Universal--but Not Bad By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Insider Chosen as Interim Director of L.A. Ethics Agency : Government: Deputy head is unanimous choice of commissioners. Ousted chief calls successor a 'superb choice.' By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Mother Clings to Hope 25 Years After Son Vanished in Vietnam : MIA: Jane Gaylor believes her only child still lives, but she doesn't know if she'll see him again. She writes him regularly and sends gifts. By George Esper, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Developers Eyeing Slice of Big Apple : Property: Coast Guard's withdrawal from historic Governors Island inspires plans for public park, or a community for the rich. By Robert Monroe, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marine Biologist Warns of Sharks' Peril : Ecology: He hopes to save them from extinction by studying their lifestyle, and by changing their fearsome image. His version of ecotourism includes diving with the creatures. By Evan Perez, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinton Dedicates Memorial to Pan Am Crash Victims : Ceremony: President vows that the U.S. won't rest until those responsible for the tragedy are brought to justice. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Losing His Hold on the Precious Land : Staten Island: A serene, wooded settlement that's been one man's home for nearly 88 years is scheduled to make way for tennis courts. By Judie Glave, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forget Intimate Dining at Royal Dragon By Jiraporn Wongpaithoon, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ireland's Urban Poor Are Lured to Countryside : Europe: Program has resettled 194 welfare families in rural villages. There are many successes, but it's not for everyone. So far, 29 families have returned to cities. By Karin Davies, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southeast Asia Bears Facing Extinction : Wildlife: Their meat is prized as an elixir for good health and virility in the region. But that doesn't do much for the endangered animals' well-being. By Mark Jordan, ASSOCIATED PRESS

London Fertility Treatments a Bargain : Medicine: Would-be parents from U.S. sometimes come to Britain to save a bundle on what they hope will produce another little bundle. Cost is less than half as much as in the States. By Randi Hutter Epstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warning: Don't Read Over Open Flame : Product liability: In an overabundance of caution, some manufacturers state the obvious. By Richard Lorant, ASSOCIATED PRESS

New X-Rays 10 Million Times Stronger : Research: Scientists are set to unveil a beam source trillions of times more powerful than the flashes of radiation Roentgen first observed 100 years ago. By Brian Bergstein, ASSOCIATED PRESS

In N.J. Town, Cleanliness and Lawfulness Go Together : Ordinance: Prospect Park embraces consensus that well-kept homes and lawns can deter crime. By Malcolm Gladwell, WASHINGTON POST

Attractive Environs Make Southern Missouri Prime Ground for Armadillo Invasion : Wildlife: The squat, armored critter is migrating north from Arkansas. By Jerry Nachtigal, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Priest Gives Life to Legend Surrounding Cairo Hill : Faith: The Rev. Samaan Ibrahim ministers to the poorest of the poor atop landmark that reputedly proved Christianity's validity to doubters. Thanks to him, the zabbaleen have hope. By Anthony Shadid, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Divisiveness Marks Reaction to Death Locally By John Dart and Patt Morrison and K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

2 Sentenced for Activist Group Fraud Scheme : Courts: Leader of anti-government organization and an associate get prison terms for scam that duped investors out of $2 million. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Chess : International News By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER

NEWS ANALYSIS : By Spilled Blood, Israel May Unite : Diplomacy: Analysts say tragedy will initially focus efforts on Rabin's quest for peace. But hard-liners see dim prospects for long-term change. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A General Who Wanted Peace : Death: Prime Minister Rabin was a study in contrasts, a traditionalist who brought change. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Accused Killer Emerged From Bitter Winds By Barton Gellman, THE WASHINGTON POST

THE TIMES POLL : Discontent Threatens Both Parties as U.S. '96 Vote Nears : Politics: Support for Clinton and GOP is lackluster, but third-party bid appears tough. Social issues lean to right. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

He's Got Lotto's Number if You Have the Time : Mathematics: Professor's strategy of picking the least likely numbers will pay off--if you play for 2.3 million years. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Ex-Baja Chief Reflects on His Historic Role : Mexico: First opposition party governor looks back on reforms--and the personal price he paid. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Watershed Event in S.F. : Election: Yes, the photo above is a factor. Polls show the race for mayor a tossup. Mayor Frank Jordan and former Speaker Willie Brown are facing a strong challenge from Roberta Achtenberg. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Woman at the End of the Line By Peter H. King

Death Toll From Typhoon Rises to 250 in Philippines : Asia: Storm leaves dozens missing, thousands homeless. Officials warn of food shortages. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Corporate Fall Illustrates S. Korea's Corruption : Asia: In the early '80s, then-President Chun subtly suggested that the chairman of a conglomerate make a charitable donation. Ignored, he took revenge. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Seoul Protesters Clash With Police \o7 From Reuters\f7

Nobel Laureate's Nephew Is Kidnaped \o7 Reuters\f7

Man Claims to Have Taken Part in Assassination in Colombia \o7 From Reuters\f7

ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Final Address Echoes Words of a Peacemaker \o7 From Reuters\f7

ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Jewish Mystic Put a Curse on Rabin, Magazine Reports \o7 Reuters\f7

SOUTHLAND RESPONSE : ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Sorrow Unites Those Still at Odds Over Peace Effort By John Dart and K. Connie Kang and Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

VIEWPOINT : ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : The Soul of Israel Is Now Darkened by Rabin's Blood By Marvin Hier, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

THE WORLD MOURNS : ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Leaders Shocked, Saddened by Martyrdom By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Valley Residents Express Shock, Anger at Death By John Dart and Sharon Bernstein and Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

NEWS ANALYSIS : ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Peres Faces Immediate Task of Keeping Weak Coalition Intact By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER

THE EXTREMISTS : ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Right-Wing Groups Small But Deadly By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER

FIRST PERSON : ASSASSINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST : Tough, Sentimental--Rabin Personified Israel By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Chrysler, Union Reach Tentative Accord \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Shuttle Crew Stows Its Gear for a Florida Landing Today : Space: But clouds, wind could postpone Columbia's touchdown. Delays could make it the longest mission. \o7 From Reuters\f7

GOP Budget Threatens Environment, Clinton Charges \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Philadelphia Left Adrift as Navy Abandons Port : Economy: Defense cutbacks hit the military base and shipyard that has been an integral part of the city. Closure will mean the loss of 9,000 jobs. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Army Sergeant Charged in Ft. Bragg Sniper Attack \o7 Associated Press\f7

Catholic Bishops Refuse to Bend Principles for Politics : Policy: In pre-election-year statement, U.S. church leaders reject positions by the major parties and interest groups on abortion, welfare reform. \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Lockerbie Monument Is Dedicated for Second Time : Bombing: Families, including five who boycotted first ceremony, friends of victims, residents of the Scottish town attend. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

New Stamps to Showcase Tall Tales and Long Runs \o7 Associated Press\f7

Gramm Wins in Maine GOP Straw Poll : Politics: Texan credits his staff and the appeal of his message. He is trailed by Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Texas Congressman Won't Seek 8th Term : Politics: Ronald D. Coleman is 11th Democrat this year who has decided not to run again. He had been enmeshed in slum developer controversy. \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Suit Against Kent May Test Tobacco Industry's Mettle : Courts: Victim blamed cancer on asbestos in the cigarette filter. Its maker contends the illness could not have been from smoking that brand. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Senate Urged to Ratify Chemical Arms Ban : Warfare: Scientists, business leaders and officials sign ad warning of risks of stalling. Letter from Sen. Helms on delaying measure is cited. \o7 From Reuters\f7

U.S. Doubles Reward in Amtrak Derailment \o7 Associated Press\f7

2 Sentenced for Activist Group Fraud Scheme \o7 From Associated Press\f7

CHP Patrolling I-80 After Pellet Gun Attacks \o7 Associated Press\f7