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What happened on November 12, 1995
OPINION
THE CULTURE : How Urban Myths Reveal Society's Fears Neal Gabler, 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 Cult of Celebrity" (Knopf)
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Walter Mondale : Overseeing U.S.-Japan Relations at a Time of Stress and Change Nancy Yoshihara, Nancy Yoshihara is an editorial writer for The Times
Cal State Educations: Still a Good Deal
POLITICS / THE NATION : Powell: Did We Need Another Anti-Politician? David M. Kennedy, David M. Kennedy is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History at Stanford University. He is currently the visiting Harmsworth Professor of American History at Oxford University
GOP Congress
Real Peril Lurks at Radical Fringes Robin Wright and Ehud Sprinzak, Robin Wright, author of "Sacred Rage: The Wrath of Militant Islam" (Touchstone Books/Simon & Schuster), covers global issues for The Times. Ehud Sprinzak, author of "The Ascendance of the Israel's Radical Right," (Oxford Univeristy Press) teaches political science at Hebrew University in Jerusalem
THE STATE : The Unintended Political Earthquake Set Off by Prop. 187 David E. Hayes-Bautista and Gregory Rodriguez, David E. Hayes-Bautista and Gregory Rodriguez, associate editors at Pacific News Service, are, respectively, executive director and senior fellow at the Alta California Research Center
RABIN'S LEGACY : Surest Way to a Lasting Peace James A. Baker III, James A. Baker III served as secretary of state from 1989-1992 and is the author of "The Politics of Diplomacy" (Putnam)
Budget Debate
Hunger Strike
NAFTA Is Getting a Bad Rap : Trade: U.S. politicians are scapegoating the pact with phony claims. Mexico's efforts merit optimism. JOHN SWEENEY, John Sweeney is a Latin American affairs analyst at the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based public policy research institute
L.A. Ethics Panel
THE WORLD / RUSSIA : An Electoral System Turns Politics Into a Circus, Imperiling Democracy Gregory Freidin, Gregory Freidin, chairman of the Slavic department at Stanford University, is co-author of "Russia at the Barricades: Eyewitness Accounts of the August, 1991, Coup" (M.E. Sharp Publishers)
Apples and Oranges in Immigration Debate : Congress must not lump legal and illegal entries
Importance of Early Grades
RABIN'S LEGACY : The Soldier Behind the Peace Henry A. Kissinger, Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger writes frequently for The Times
Anthony Beilenson
A Step Toward Rejuvenating L.A. Zoo : City Council approves administrative reforms for the ailing facility
THE WORLD / MIDDLE EAST : Rabin's Death Amplifies Jordan's, Arafat's Risks Shibley Telhami, Shibley Telhami, visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, is on leave from Cornell University, where he is director of the Near Eastern Studies program
Oil Exploration in Arctic Refuge
PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : Break the Grip of Pessimism : We need a different kind of public critique, less self-defeating, more open to the good being done in our public schools. MIKE ROSE, Mike Rose, who has taught at the elementary through adult education levels, is a professor of education at UCLA. This article is adapted from the forward to his just published book, "Possible Lives: The Promise of Public Education in America" (Houghton Mifflin)
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION : Why'd NBC Pick Thursdays? : The network has owned the night for a dozen seasons. Can other networks ever hope to get a piece? Craig Tomashoff, Craig Tomashoff is a staff correspondent in the Los Angeles bureau of People magazine. and
COVER STORY : Ob-la-di, Life Goes On : Paul McCartney was crushed by the Beatles' dissolution in 1970, but he's singing a different tune now (about and with the group). Robert Hilburn, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic
COVER STORY : A Magical Mystery Tour: Some Beatles Fun Facts Even Yoko Might Not Know
ART : Life Among the Gentiles : Jewish adaptability is a central theme in 'And I Shall Dwell Among Them,' Neil Folberg's photographic essay on historic synagogues of the world. Kristine McKenna, Kristine McKenna is a regular contributor to Calendar
COVER STORY : What Made Them So Fab? : The Beatles grew from fresh-faced heartthrobs to artistic pace-setters of a decade. Yet who could have imagined they'd be a touchstone for generations to come? Robert Hilburn, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop critic
ART : Artful Awakening : After a sleepy 50 years, San Francisco's museum scene, including the newly refurbished California Palace of the Legion of Honor, has burst into life. Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
Dance & Music News Chris Pasles
THEATER : Striving for a Stand-Up Ovations Show : Theatre LA's awards are on a clear path to growth, but there is still the problem of including outlying theaters. Don Shirley, Don Shirley is a Times staff writer.
COVER STORY : What All the Fuss Is About
Jazz Spotlight Don Heckman
DANCE & MUSIC NEWS : Taking a Creative Break Lewis Segal
Where Everybody's a Critic : On the Internet, TV shows create endless chatter about everything from characters to plot. The networks say the online talk doesn't result in program changes, but isn't it only a matter of time? Diane Garrett, Diane Garrett is a Los Angeles-based free - lance writer
Rock Visionary
Cheops Shot
Mr. Melody
Rock Royalty
Felines Unite!
Still Doing Right
COVER STORY : Been There, Done That : The latest wave of Beatlemania is being taken in stride at Apple, a onetime chaotic but now low-key record company. David Gritten, David Gritten, who lives outside London, is a regular contributor to Calendar
COVER STORY : Prepare for the Second Coming Rip Rense, Rip Rense is an occasional contributor to The Times
PERFORMING ARTS : Conducting Beethoven by Mouse : Commentary: A wealth of CD-ROMs provides a new way to study classical music, combining aspects of books and records to suit the user's needs and interests. Randy Lewis, Randy Lewis is an assistant editor in Calendar for The Times' Orange County Edition
Wouldn't Death Row Be the Perfect Label? : Tim Robbins enlists Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Eddie Vedder and more to contribute songs for the companion album to his new film. Steve Hochman
MOVIES : Writing a New A-List : Hollywood is finally finding room for black actors in prime film roles. But the good news sometimes carries a subtle downside. David Ehrenstein, David Ehrenstein is a film writer based in Los Angeles
Lady Of 'Spain'
A Necktie, a Fruitcake and 007's BMW Z3 Chuck Crisafulli, Chuck Crisafulli is an occasional contributor to Calendar. and
MOVIES : In Hollywood, Liberals Win by a Landslide : Rob Reiner's 'The American President' is the latest film with a sympathetic Democrat and a villainous conservative. And coming soon: Oliver Stone's 'Nixon.' Elaine Dutka, Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer
Giving New Meaning to the Term 'Final Cut' Robert W. Welkos, Robert W. Welkos is a Times staff writer. and
BUSINESS
Pittsburgh Finds No Takers for Its Old Airport Terminal : Real estate: Parcel facility, aviation museum and movie houses ruled out for spider-shaped building. From Reuters
'Grace Period' May Be Thing of Past CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Keeping Her Tustin Business in the 'Family' : Employment placement: Abigail Abbott Staffing Services' self-made owner is retiring and selling shares to employees for a bargain. DAN MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Merger Man : Charles Laverty Parlays the Losing Davstar to Tenfold Growth, Which Is on the Verge of Profitability as Urohealth in Costa Mesa. But Some Analysts Wonder if the Charismatic CEO Will Deliver on His Promises. BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiring Up Classrooms Can Help to Get Students' Future On-Line LEWIS C. SOLMON, LEWIS C. SOLMON is the president of the Milken Institute for Job & Capital Formation and former dean, UCLA Graduate School of Education
At Loggerheads With View on Lumber
Capital Formation and the Inner City
Behind All This Budget Posturing, Shadows Grow JAMES FLANIGAN
Better to Hold Treasury Bonds Outside of Funds RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds.
Ginsberg, Ad Firm's Co-Founder, Leaves
HITTING HOME : Real Estate Equity, Once an Important Source of Start-Up Capital, Has All but Vanished, Sandbagging the State's Recovery PATRICK LEE and JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Caribbean Islands Work to Repair Storm-Battered Image : Tourism: Promoters step up ad campaigns to entice visitors. Areas that escaped damage could get more business from vacationers forced to change plans. SKIP WOLLENBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greece Hits Jackpot With Private Casinos : Gambling: A lucky 13 facilities are expected to net hundreds of millions of dollars in fees and taxes for the government. From Reuters
IRS Freer to Do More of Another Kind of Audit KATHY M. KRISTOF
Feature Subject Got Sexist Treatment
VIEW FROM WASHINGTON / JAMES RISEN : Fed's Greenspan Waging a Battle That Doesn't Need to Be Fought JAMES RISEN, JAMES RISEN writes about the economy from The Times' Washington bureau
Marquee Performer : James Edwards Still Battling Big Theater Chains at Age 88 GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Second Opinion on Health Care
Who Are Apparel Industry 'Good Guys'?
Chef at New York's '21' Maintains That Taste Is the Best Business Sense From Bloomberg Business News
There's No Rest for the Wicked : After Humble Start, Candle Business Beams in the Glow of Crafts Boom THERESA HUMPHREY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reasons for Strike by Operating Engineers
TRAVEL
Destination: Colorado : Ancient Mysteries at FOUR CORNERS : Where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah converge, hiking back through time amid the ruins and arid landscape of the Anasazi JOHN MUNCIE, Muncie reviews travel books for The Times and is special sections editor for Travel
Helicopter Firm Folds in Hawaii SUSAN ESSOYAN
Shopping: Venice, Italy : Glass Act : For centuries artists have transformed sand into timeless objects RICH RUBAN, Rubin is a New York-based free-lance writer
Suite Deals to Be Found in Big Apple HANK KOVELL
Best Highways in America
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs MARY FRANCES SMITH
Favorite Fountain
Militants Fire on Egyptian Trains
Children Are Wonderful, as Are Getaways Without Them : Destinations: For a kid-free vacation, plan around school holidays. Also, here are four inns and retreats just for adults. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
Misplaced Article?
Queen's Tomb Opened to Visitors
Crete Crossings
Romantic Italy
Cyber-Schussers Land a Snowfall LAURA BLY
Sort of Like Bicycling the Antarctic JOHN MUNCIE
New Orleans Notes
Tourist Trap
Cruise Ships Return to St. Thomas MIKE CLARY
Ski to Remote Lodges in Canadian Rockies KARIN DOMINELLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Escape: San Bernardino Mountains : Big Bear Pause : There are fall colors in Southern California, and boating and mountain-biking besides JIM HOLLANDER, Hollander is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer
It's Downhill From Here KATHLEEN DOHENY
Wandering Around Bass Lake JOHN McKINNEY
Adventure: Sailing : Three Days Before the Mast : The tall ship Kaisei is a place to learn the ropes--and the sails and the helm BARBARA RAY, Ray is a free-lance writer who recently moved back to Chicago from Guam
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Welcome to Amgenville : Thousand Oaks, Biotechnology Firm Agree Theirs Has Been a Match Made in Heaven MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHANNEL ISLANDS : Parade of Lights Picks Grand Marshal LINDA FRIEDLIEB
Disneyland Union Not Representative
Imposing an $800,000 Fine Was Justified : Pro-gun lobby group broke rules, wasted taxpayers' money in anti-Roberti recall attempt
VENTURA : Symposium to Explore WWII Air Warfare NICK GREEN
A Fighter for His District : Beilenson's Record Should Be a Source of Inspiration to His Successor
Lives Well Told, if Not Always Well Lived From Associated Press
Mexican Restaurant, Employees Robbed
MOORPARK : Safety Program to Help Kids Cope With Fires CARLOS V. LOZANO
Well-Deserved Kudos to Valiant Neighbors : Individuals Forge Anti-Gang Alliances With Police
COUNTYWIDE : Photos Taken in 2 Robberies Released KELLY DAVID
Marathon Road Information
Credit for Change in Coyote Policy Undeserved
Help for Battered Women Overdue
Waste-Water Fees Down the Drain
A New Name for Arts Plaza Facility
Bolsa Chica Development Ruinous
Charter Proposal Skirts Real Need
Immigration Issue
Uniting With the Ideals of Rabin
Illegal Immigration Is Local Concern
Puppy Love
Proposed Beach Trail on the Right Track : San Clemente Pathway Would Enhance Safety Near Railroad, Increase Beach Access
Taxpayers Shouldn't Be Deprived of Road
Remembering Valley Vets
City With a Radical History Makes Peace With Vietnam Vets : Berkeley: Memorial honors those who died in the war, which ended 20 years ago. Chief organizer is Woodstock veteran Country Joe McDonald. MICHELLE LOCKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON GREATNESS : Legacy of Rabin Was Apparent in O.C. Visit : General spoke in '92 with a Newport congregation of his hopes for Israel's future. RABBI MARK S. MILLER, Rabbi Mark S. Miller has been spiritual leader of Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach for 19 years
One Recall Vote Down, One Still to Go : In Cypress, Council Members Rightfully Keep Seats; Now Comes the Decision on Allen
Teen Arrested in Beating of Elderly Store Clerk
A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life : Ousted Candidate Asks for Delay in Deposition Scheduled for Tuesday
Oil Spills From Line Near Bardsdale KELLY DAVID
Recycling Bandits Leave Horrific Mess
Investigating Reporters: What's Wrong With This Story? DANA PARSONS
An Alternative to Affirmative Action
Taking Power Away From the Minority
Stealth Mayor Avoids the News Media's Missiles BILL BOYARSKY
SECOND OPINIONS : Halloween's Cheery Side: A Night Off From Fear : A rabbi revels in trick-or-treating with his children because, in an era shaped by fear of violence, Oct. 31 is the one night Americans open their homes to each other. ED FEINSTEIN, Ed Feinstein is rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON EDUCATION : Preserving the 'Public' in the Schools : It takes all of society to make it a system for every child. There is no higher priority. JACQUELINE PRICE, Jacqueline Price is president of the National School Public Relations Assn. and director of public information for Capistrano Unified School District. and
A Modest Proposal for Juror Compensation
Seal Beach Skateboard Theft Leads to 2 Arrests
SECOND OPINIONS : Time to Join a Car Pool and Enjoy Life in the Fast Lane : A new ride-sharing lane on a stretch of the Ventura Freeway is greeted with indifference. When will Southlanders finally discover the advantages? ROSANNE WELCH, Rosanne Welch is a North Hollywood writer whose credits include an episode for "Beverly Hills 90210."
Robert Daniel Clifford; Aircraft Engineer
Notes about your surroundings
Bar Owner Arrested After Man Shot, Body Dumped in Alley
Digging for Dollars : Recycling Trash Is One of L.A.'s Few Growth Industries JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Invasion Suspected in Irvine Slaying : Crime: Police believe an acquaintance or acquaintances of college student may have helped intruders enter home where she was killed during a robbery Thursday night. TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religion Faire a Spirited Event of Varied Faiths : Community: Representatives of more than a dozen organizations shared their beliefs in gathering attended by about 600. KAREN D'SOUZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trustee Says She Was a Victim of Sex Abuse : Molestation: Lynda Rocamora reveals her painful past in an effort to create a program to help others. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Good Luck Gets Home Buyers on Tract : Real estate: Potential buyers enter a lottery for 16 'affordable' houses in a La Palma development. Says one winner: 'It is a very big deal.' STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young, Old Pay Tribute to Veterans : Ceremonies: Services across the county mark the sacrifices of dedicated and patriotic servicemen and women. RODNEY BOSCH and ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Westminster Is Latest to Receive Edison Refund RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fondly Remembering Father Lawrence
Stars-to-Be Get Their Queue : 1,000 Line Up for Extra Roles in a New Tom Hanks Movie MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Reward Offered in Bicycle Thefts ERIC WAHLGREN
Families Immortalize Loved Ones, Warts and All, in Paid Obits : Journalism: More newspapers allow survivors to write obituaries--for a price. The policy, intended to conserve expensive newsprint, came with an unexpected bonus--far livelier accounts. KRISTEN MOULTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boy Scouts Reach Out to Latinos, Gain a Following in La Colonia FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chancellor to Inherit District in Fiscal Shape : Education: Philip Westin will be able to focus on boosting enrollment and reputations at the three community colleges he will lead. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making a Difference : Acts of Caring Bloom Across the Southland
Transplant Story Bought Into Hype
UCI Hunger Strike Hard to Digest
Hopeful Romantic Turns Reluctant Cupid SCOTT HARRIS
COUNTYWIDE : 300 Area Residents Take Citizenship Oath NICK GREEN
Comparing Chiquita, Elsmere Landfills
Restaurant Chain Founder Callender Dies : Obituary: Laguna Hills resident, whose pie shop grew into a multimillion-dollar business, succumbs to cancer Saturday. She was 88. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Staff Expenses Top $400,000 in 3 Years : Burbank: Pricey meals, full-fare air tickets were among perks paid for with public funds by seven members since 1992, records show. JEANNETTE DESANTIS and LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UC San Diego Fertility Probe Ongoing
Making L.A. Better : Acts of Caring Bloom Across Landscape
Murder Rate Is on the Rise for County's Children : Crime: Nine youngsters have been slain so far in 1995--triple the number a decade ago. The killers have afflicted a lifetime of pain on the families and friends. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oklahoma City Couple's Suicide Leaves Sad Questions : Tragedy: Woman, 21, and boyfriend, 17, jumped off a parking garage. Her parents say their grief is compounded by not knowing why. LIBBY QUAID, ASSOCIATED PRESS
REAL ESTATE
CRITIQUE : Gehry Goes With the Floe LEON WHITESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Benefits of Having Gas Fireplace Logs GARY ABRAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Home for the Holidays? RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE : In Torrance's Marble Estates, a park and a strong sense of camaraderie maintain their sturdy appeal to families KATHY SENA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What Homeowners Can Do When Board Won't File Insurance Claims JAN HICKENBOTTOM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gardening : Winter's Near, So It's Time to Plant for Spring ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Views on Settling Condo Conflicts
Trust Essential for Real Estate Sales
Taking Advantage of Real Estate Agents
Tips for Venting Clothes Dryer Special to The Times
Redwood's Luster Is Perfect for Collection of Planters DON AND DAVE RUNYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Romance is, what else, chaotic for new intern Christine Elise in the 'ER' N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marie Callender; Turned Pie Shop Into Restaurant Chain ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Leads in 1966 Street Slaying of Child : New Jersey: A 7-year-old girl was knifed as she skipped down the sidewalk, and no one was ever charged. But after all this time, one tip could prove crucial. ARTHUR ALLEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pavarotti Didn't Aim for High Cs at the Met : Opera: In his latest appearance, the tenor transposed the lofty note a half-tone lower in singing the part that made him famous, critic reveals. MARY CAMPBELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche Near Mt. Everest Kills 26 at Trek Camp From Reuters
Hussein Son's Ex-Double Lives in Exile, Looks Over Shoulder : Iraq: Latif Yahia was recruited and taught to be Odai Hussein. He embraced a way of life that was, at best, reprehensible. RON KAMPEAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Focus : Staying Power : PBS AIRING OF 'HOOP DREAMS' INCLUDES A REUNION UPDATE JON MATSUMOTO, Jon Matsumoto is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
U.S. Request for Condolence Note Rebuffed by Syria's Assad Times Staff Writer
5 GOP Hopefuls Decry Abortion at Iowa Meeting : Politics: Candidates seeking Right to Life group's backing find distinctions in their stand against the procedure. From Associated Press
Doubts Linger Over Death of White House Aide Foster : Investigation: Inquiries concluded that deputy counsel killed himself. But questions fuel speculation of foul play. RONALD J. OSTROW and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
National Party of Yearners PETER H. KING
Nigeria Feels Wrath of World After Executions BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uncertainty Grips Last Bit of Croatia Held by Serbs : Balkans: Failure to resolve fate of Eastern Slavonia could scuttle regional peace deal. Talks continue today. LAURA SILBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chess : International News JACK PETERS, INTERNATIONAL MASTER
Joint Chiefs Seek More Funds to Update Arms : Military: Memo to defense secretary warns that $60 billion a year is needed by 1998 for modernization. Risk to preparedness is cited. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meatless Subject Matter
Kidnaped Nephew of Guatemalan Nobel Recipient Is Found Reuters
'Short Cuts' Kenneth Turan
Poor Weather Scrubs Space Shuttle Launch From Times Wire Services
Public Offers Leads on Suspect JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'My Own Private Idaho' Kevin Thomas
Young Israelis Debate Lesson of Tragedy : Rabin: Students try to cope with uncertainty, pain of assassination through social exchange. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.J. Governor Has Surgery for Benign Ovarian Cyst Associated Press
Tiny Foundation Is a Charitable Giant : Pittsburgh: The nonprofit organization Brother's Brother has helped about 40 million people worldwide over the last four decades. MICHAEL HADDIGAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
William Rountree; Envoy to 6 Presidents
11th-Hour Budget Talks Break Down : Government: Plan for Panetta to meet with Gingrich and Dole is scuttled over whether other Democrats could attend. Clock ticks toward shutdown of federal services. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Soldier, His Father Held in Rabin Killing MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poverty in a Land of Plenty : Profile: In Irvine, a single working mother with three children finds her paycheck stretched to the breaking point. 'We'll make it,' she insists. REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Algerian Voters Mob Polls in France From Reuters
Kaiser Permanente Workers Reject Contract
As Shiva Ends, Thousands Bid Rabin Shalom : Mideast: Israelis flock to grave site and square where prime minister was shot as one-week mourning period comes to a close. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contradictions Mark Fugitive's Past : Manhunt: Some in suspected killer's hometown saw him as charming and generous. Others recall troubles with the law and hair-trigger temper. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poverty in a Land of Plenty : Assistance: Life is getting tougher for Orange County's poor. With some notable exceptions, social services are shrinking and hostility is growing. MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Salutes Veterans, Dedicates Memorial Site : Ceremony: He hails those who served in uniform and the millions of women who aided the war effort. From Associated Press
Story of Death of Man Left by Police Unravels From Associated Press
'Hoop Dreams' Kenneth Turan
GOP Negotiators Agree on Tax Credit Cutback for Poor from Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : GOP's Budget Woes Mirror Clinton Missteps RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Water-Diversion Projects Strain Ties Between Portugal and Spain : Europe: Nations quarrel over their fair share of scarce resource on Iberian Peninsula. Activists cite possible damage to ecosystems. TONY SMITH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Journalist Held Captive by Serbs Returns to Boston : Balkans: His capture was key subject at peace talks. He's released after pressure from U.S. officials, others. ROBIN ESTRIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
5,000 Attend Reopening of Historic S.F. Art Museum From Associated Press
In Final Plea, Executed Author Urged, 'Suffering Must Stop' Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : A Country Besieged by the Bottle : Russians' traditional love of drink has turned into a national scourge. The post-Soviet flow of cheap liquor has brought soaring death rates, social problems and a generation of orphans. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surveillance Camera Clears Man Accused of Robbing Bank Associated Press
Unscrambling Lou Gehrig's Disease Gene : Research: The latest finding shows it causes the illness. Now, scientists are seeking to figure out how it acts to learn about what causes the non-inherited version of the crippling disease. MALCOLM RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cash Draws Troubled Youths to Straight and Narrow : Juveniles: Group homes find success in offering monetary rewards for good grades and conduct. One graduate says system saved his life. ROCHELLE OLSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sony Funds Controversial ESP Study : Japan: Employee of electronics giant disparages 'traditional science' that made firm a fortune as he looks into spoon-bending and 'seeing' into closed canisters. Critics are outraged. PETER LANDERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Explorers' Mexico Journey Turns Tragic : Ordeal: Colorado man dies in desolate volcano park during excursion with brother-in-law after their vehicle breaks down. from Associated Press
Cop at Doughnut Shop Nabs Robber Associated Press
Twins Earn Perfect 1,600 Scores on SAT Associated Press
Women Unsure If Military Will Let Them Be All They Can Be : Gender: Some complain they face higher hurdles than males for top jobs, such as fighter pilots. But critics fear feminist agenda is lowering standards. JOHN DIAMOND, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should E-Mail Be Private? : UC, Employees Tangle Over Rights of University to Access Computers of Staff on Leave MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smoking Rate Continues to Soar in Russia : Health: Western-style ads are partly blamed for rise from 45% of population in mid-1980s to 59% despite anti-smoking campaigns. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inside Larry McMurtry's Dusty World SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIs Drill in Germany for Bosnia Duty ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slimmed-Down Sherwood Forest as Elusive as Robin Hood These Days : Britain: A single stand of ancient woodland covers less than a square mile, all that remains of what once covered more than 100 square miles. Government hopes to restore it with help of private landowners. KARIN DAVIES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retro : Thinnes' 'Invaders' Is Thick With New Sightings SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Human Milk Banks Come Back, but Questions Remain : Health: Many shut down after AIDS became prevalent; eight now serve 2,000 infants a year. Processing reduces risks but saps nutrition. JAN CIENSKI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Child Abuse Charges Bitterly Divide Town : Crime: In Wenatchee, Wash., 28 adults have been accused and 15 convicted, but many doubt allegations. AVIVA L. BRANDT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man May Be Tied to 3 More Slayings : Port Hueneme: Police examine unsolved '93 killings. Evidence could link women's deaths to Glen Rogers. ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Set : Monkeying With the Past : PETER, MICKY AND DAVY ARE NOT THEMSELVES ON 'BOY MEETS WORLD' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : What's Black, Green and Seen All Over? : SHOWTIME'S DARK COMEDY 'GREED,' ONE OF 'NATIONAL LAMPOON'S FAVORITE DEADLY SINS' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'50 Dollar Man' Hands Out Cash, Hope to Homeless in San Antonio : Charity: Businessman, once on the streets himself, regularly appears at shelters. But some wonder if gifts of $50 and $20 bills do more harm than good. Recently, he's switched to gift certificates. JULIA PRODIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police Accused of Raiding Girl's Home to Stop Abortion : Nebraska: In lawsuit, family alleges officers conspired with pregnant teen's boyfriend to force her to carry the child to term. Authorities took her away in the middle of the night; the next day, after a doctor examined her, her parents agreed she was too far along for an abortion. ROBYNN TYSVER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muslim Women Again Donning Veils in Egypt : Islam: Piety, modesty and fear spur more conservative dress. The move underlines a wider return to religion. NADIA ABOU EL-MAGD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Words of Praise for Navajo Code Talkers' Heroics : Remembrances: Their native language was used to relay orders during World War II. They are honored as part of many Veterans Day ceremonies. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Past Work of Asian Crimes Unit Is Focus of Allegations : LAPD: Murder, bribery investigations that name a detective open door on world of Koreatown hostess bars. ROBERT J. LOPEZ and PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Contradictions Fill Suspect's Past : Manhunt: Some in Glen Rogers' hometown saw him as charming. Others recall troubles, hair-trigger temper. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales Tactics of Medi-Cal Plans Under Fire DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highlight of Their U.S. Tour: Water Treatment Plants GAIL FISHER
'Courthouse' Overruled
Looking for Definition Beyond Sexuality : Publishing: They don't want to be labeled as the authors of 'gay books.' These writers say they're writing for a wider, more mainstream audience. MARY SUSAN HERCZOG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : An Annie for the '90s--ABC movie sends her to England for royal adventure N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Voice For Dignity : UCI's John Whiteley Visits Russian Regions Others Dare Not, Trying to Aid a People Torn by War and Scarred by Radiation GAIL FISHER
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Living Out Loud : Betty Ford has a few regrets. And since she's a grandmother, she's 'not nearly so zany.' But the woman who made honesty chic still has a few choice words about politics and addiction. PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Bond Value In Eight 007 Videos MARTIE ZAD, THE WASHINGTON POST
Shameless Celebration of the Groovy
The Virtual Pie Shop and Other Cyber Dreams : Technology: The Inner-City Computer Society promotes the practical applications of technology and the wonders of the Internet. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Troopers
Four-Star Films : 'It Happened One Night' Kevin Thomas
The Colbert Festival Was Picture-Perfect MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hip-Deep in Beverly Hills LAURA A. GALLOWAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Arizona State Puts Quite a Rush on Cal : Pacific 10: Hopkins gains 187 yards as team totals 345 in 38-29 victory over the Bears. From Associated Press
Jc Football Roundup FRANK CARULLI
GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Kruer, Krol Lead La Reina to Sweep
They Know Their History : Prep football: Instead of studying the passing tree, several players from the Valley region can trace their family trees to famous relatives. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Rule Penguins at Forum LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All in the Family, but Without the Skyhook : Basketball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr. spurns the West Coast to begin his college career at Valparaiso as a backup forward this season. NANCY ARMOUR, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saddleback Pounds Orange Coast, Moves Into Tie for First Place MELANIE NEFF
Senators Get a Little Respect, but Ducks Get the 3-2 Victory : Hockey: Karpa scores first goal of season with a minute to play as Anaheim nails down sixth victory in seven games. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jc Football Roundup BRIAN SOBEL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Nebraska Sloppy, but Kansas Worse : Big Eight: Turnovers hurt early, but Frazier accounts for three touchdowns in 41-3 rout of No. 10 Jayhawks. From Associated Press
Long Beach State Loses Focus, Wins Final Exhibition, 87-78 JASON REID
Community College Football Roundup
Angels Are Just a Few Moves Away From Their Greatest Moment Mike Penner
Ducks Battle to Beat Ottawa : Hockey: Karpa's goal in the final minute of the game clinches 3-2 victory for Anaheim. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Morgan Gives the Air Force Total Command From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Women End Their Losing Streak
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : ATLANTIC COAST ROUNDUP : Florida State Makes Case for Defense From Associated Press
Prep Volleyball / Southern Section Playoffs
NHL ROUNDUP : Lindsay Stands Out for Streaking Florida From Associated Press
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Nelson Is the 'Set Up' Man for the Knicks Mark Heisler
Another Loss for Lakers : Pro basketball: Their 123-105 defeat at Oakland is ninth in a row on road dating to last season. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Roundup MITCH POLIN
NBA ROUNDUP : Olajuwon Spins to Milestone, Then Sends Rockets to Victory From Associated Press
High School Football Roundup
PREP TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Weiss Doesn't Play Around in Laguna Beach's Victory DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hugs Instead of Thugs Characterize Feel-Good Game of the Year Jeff Fletcher
Bruins Can Say Aloha to Major Bowl : College football: Washington dominates, 38-14, after Abdul-Jabbar injures ankle on first play. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pope Leads Golden West to Victory, State Berth
Yellow Ribbon Stakes Loses Possibly Perfect BOB MIESZERSKI
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Matadors Lose Despite Millis
Replace Deion With a Pope! Is That Smug? MAL FLORENCE
High School Football Roundup LANCE O'FALLON
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Wuerffel Picks Up Right Where He Left Off : SEC: After sitting out a game, Florida quarterback throws five touchdown passes in 63-7 rout of South Carolina. From Associated Press
JC FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley's Rampage Swamps Victor Valley, 55-13 MARIO ARCE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Fullerton Gets Past Rancho Santiago STEVE KRESAL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Virginia Tech Clinches Share of Big East Title From Associated Press
Cal Lutheran, Nanhed Title Drives Derailed in La Verne KARI COPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. Baptist Belts Out a 21-14 Victory in Bible Bowl PETER YOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Cleveland Leads Valley to 94-79 Win
Prep Football Roundup TODD CRALLEY
Prep Football Roundup
High School Football Roundup STEVE GALLUZZO
High School Football Roundup FRANK CARULLI
St. Louis Takes Conventional Approach to New Dome : Pro football: The Rams and Carolina begin playing today in a facility that is more concerned about the marketing dollar. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trojans Take Rose Bowl Option : College football: They clinch berth with uneven 28-10 victory over Oregon State. Tailback Washington has a big game on his 20th birthday. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Huskies Take Care of First Things First : Pacific 10: Abdul-Jabbar is injured on first play and UCLA quarterbacks can't pick up the slack against Washington. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard-Westlake Girls Win in a Walk and Start to Talk the Talk : Volleyball: Wolverines (20-1) broach topic of winning Southern Section championship after strolling past Saugus, 15-6, 15-0, 15-6, in second round of Division II playoffs. MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Kuhn Steps Up, Leads Calvary Chapel Past Brethren Christian, 21-7 FORREST LEE
Ice Dogs Can't Stop Thunder ARA NAJARIAN
Luthier Fever Runs Better Than Best Pal on California Cup Day : Santa Anita: Trainer Jones caps an excellent day with 1 1/4-length victory in Classic. BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replace Deion With a Pope! Is That Smug? MAL FLORENCE
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Michigan Slogs Out a Victory From Associated Press
PREP VOLLEYBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Newport Harbor Scores Upset WENDY WITHERSPOON
Santa Monica Sets Up Valley Showdown FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Wouldn't Even Wish These New Jerseys on Nets Mike Downey
Mortensen Keeps Heat On as Other Runners Lose Their Cool JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Dream Goes On at Northwestern : Big Ten: Autry gains 110 yards and scores go-ahead touchdown in 31-20 victory over Iowa. From Associated Press
Back Up the Truck, Nothing's Changed Jim Murray
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Cowboys Finally Win Battle of Oklahoma, 12-0 : Big Eight: Defensive effort leads Oklahoma State past Sooners for the first time in 19 years. From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Matadors Lose Despite Millis
TENNIS / JULIE CART : Women Consider Australian Open Boycott Over Prizes Julie Cart
Grissom, Braves Agree to Four-Year Deal From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Brown Leads Texas' Surge Past Houston From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Virginia Avoids Costly Upset, 21-18 : ACC: Cavaliers use running of Barber and Brooks to rally for a victory over Maryland and clinch a tie for title. From Associated Press
Hill Wins Easily in Australia From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Stanford Makes Grade With Comeback Effort : Pacific 10: Cardinal overcomes two-touchdown deficit with strong second half in 36-24 victory over Washington State. From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Wyoming Upsets San Diego State From Associated Press
Loyola Has Ace, Crespi Needs Wild Card MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Oregon Swarms Bruschi, Arizona, 17-13 : Pacific 10: Graziani's late touchdown pass is game-winner in victory over the Wildcats. From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHEAST ROUNDUP : Auburn's Gamble Pays Off in Stopping Georgia From Associated Press
Millis Cracks Record Book, but Gaels Refuse to Break JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torn Knee Ligament Will Sideline Canuck Wing Bure for the Season From Associated Press
Chapman Rout Isn't Satisfying : Football: Panthers end season with 63-7 victory over Whittier, but team feels snubbed by not making playoffs. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football Spotlight
Jc Football Roundup
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY / SECTION PRELIMINARIES : University Runner Wins Her Heat First Time Out MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Kansas State Leaves Iowa State Out in the Cold From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Harvard-Westlake's Zone Defense Defeats Santa Monica in End BRYAN RODGERS
Which Players Weren't Suspended? : Pro basketball: NBA punishes eight Pacers, eight Kings for fighting. Penalties will have to be staggered. From Associated Press
This Is No Average Joe : Pro basketball: The NBA's No. 1 draft pick has a unique roommate, his mother Letha Smith, who moved to the Bay Area to live with her son for one year so he would 'have somebody to come home to and to talk to.' ROB GLOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Third Place Is Good Enough for McSpadden to Win Title DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : After Good Read of George, Illini Like Him for Heisman : Big Ten: Ohio State running back rushes for 314 yards, scores three times in 41-3 victory. From Associated Press
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Don't Fence Him In
Covering War: Rebels Reporting in Vietnam : ONCE UPON A DISTANT WAR, By William Prochnau (Times Books: $27.50; 520 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain
A Dollar Not Worth The Paper It's Printed On
All the Stage Is a World : Medieval murder-mystery questions, explores capacity of theater to shape lives : MORALITY PLAY, by Barry Unsworth (Nan A. Talese/Doubleday: $22.50; 192 pp.) Charles Nicholl, Charles Nicholl's book about the murder of Christopher Marlowe, "The Reckoning" (University of Chicago Press), won the UK Crime Writer's Assn. "Gold Dagger" award
Under the Sign of the Swan : Francesca Lia Block's teen stories make the straight-laced shudder : BABY BE-BOP, By Francesca Lia Block (HarperCollins: $13.95; 106 pp.) Ron Koertge, Ron Koertge is a novelist living in Los Angeles
Double Exposure : Alfred Stieglitz's influence as artist and dealer : ALFRED STIEGLITZ: A Biography, By Richard Whelan (Little, Brown: $29.95; 662 pp.) Jill Quasha, Jill Quasha is a photography dealer in New York City and the author of "Marjorie Content" (Norton)
Covering War: Team Players in WWII : REPORTING WORLD WAR II; Part One: American Journalism, 1938-1944. Part Two: American Journalism, 1944-1946. Edited by Samuel Hynes, Anne Matthews, Nancy Caldwell Sorel and Roger J. Spiller (The Library of America: $35; 1,882 pp.) William Broyles Jr., William Broyles Jr. is a Vietnam veteran, former editor of Newsweek and the co-writer of "Apollo 13."
True Confessions : The latest entry in the genre of tell-all memoirs is the story of (no, really!) a book thief. : THE BLUE SUIT, by Richard Rayner (Houghton Mifflin: $19.95; 216 pp.) Robert Plunket, Robert Plunket is a writer for Sarasota magazine
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Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Criminal Pursuits DICK ADLER
MAGAZINE
AFTER THE FALLOUT : Putting an Infamous Trial in Its Place, at the End of a List of Defining Moments Wanda Coleman
Underground : Shakin' All Over Michael R\f7 . Forrest
L.A. Speak : Kinko's Lingo Evelyn Sheinkopf
The Year of Living Famously (Finally) : For Almost Two Decades, Dagoberto Gilb Could No Get Published. His Laborers and Dreamers, Drifting Across the Southwest Landscape, Went Undiscovered, Until He Hooked Up With a University Press. Then It Started Raining Literary Prizes. Lisa Broadwater, Lisa Broadwater is a writer living in Dallas. Her last piece for the magazine was on children's book author William Joyce. and
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