What happened on October 22, 1995

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Re-examining Race : CULTURE : Three Black Men Redefine the Image By Michael Eric Dyson, \o7 Michael Eric Dyson, who teaches at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is the author of "Reflecting Black" (Minnesota University Press), "Making Malcolm" (Oxford University Press) and "Between God and Gangsta Rap: Bearing Witness to Black Culture" (Oxford University Press)\f7
Re-examining Race : HISTORY : Beyond the Fringe: Is Coughlin a Model? By David Kusnet, \o7 David Kusnet, a visiting fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, was the chief speech-writer for President Bill Clinton from 1992-1994. He is the author of "Speaking American: How the Democrats Can Win in the '90s" (Thunder's Mouth)\f7
DIPLOMACY : An Escalating Fear of China Complicates Already Complex U.S.-Sino Relations By Maurice J. Meisner, \o7 Maurice J. Meisner is a history professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His new book, "The Reign of Deng Xiaoping: An Inquiry into the Fate of Chinese Socialism," will be published by Hill & Wang next year\f7
THE NATION : When Talking About Castro, Congress Always Sees Red By Walter Russell Mead, \o7 Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a presidential fellow at the World Policy Institute of the New School. He is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin) and is now working on a book about U.S. foreign policy\f7
MEXICO : Marcos Is Back, and the Political Edge Is His Despite PRI Triumph By Victor Perera, \o7 Victor Perera, who teaches journalism in the Graduate School of UC Berkeley, is author of "The Cross and the Pear Tree: A Sephardic Journey" (Knopf) and "Unfinished Conquest: The Guatemalan Tragedy (California)\f7
BOSNIA : Does the Administration Have a Clear Purpose? By Henry A. Kissinger, \o7 Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger writes frequently for The Times\f7
THE JAUNDICED EYE : The Epidemic of 'Family Time' Now Confronting America By Bruce Mccall, \o7 Bruce McCall is a regular contributor to the New Yorker\f7
Los Angeles Times Interview : Peter Digre : Trying to Protect Children Enmeshed in the Welfare-Reform Plans By Gayle Pollard Terry, \o7 Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer for The Times\f7
The FBI Pleads Guilty : Refreshingly, Director Freeh concedes that the 1992 Ruby Ridge siege was botched
Making the Case for Art : In tough economic times, groups for the various arts must remind the public of their value
Harsh Medicine for Medical Education : Medicare reform plans pose both threat and opportunity
Picking Our Friends More Carefully : Taiwan should be allowed to rejoin the community of nations, despite what China says. By Dana Rohrabacher, \o7 Dana Rohrabacher, a Republican representing Orange County, is a senior member of the House Committee on International Relations. \f7
Racial Myths Reinforce White Fears : Crime: The President, calling on blacks' 'understanding,' should know the facts. By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, \o7 Earl Ofari Hutchinson is the author of "Beyond O.J.: Race, Sex and Class Lessons for America" (Middle Passage Press, Los Angeles)\f7
THE STATE / DOWNTOWN : The Gleam Is Off the Office Tower By William Fulton, \o7 William Fulton is editor of California Planning & Development Report, a monthly newsletter. His book on the politics of urban planning in Southern California will be published by Solano Press Books. \f7

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The Isolated Man : Through pride and rage, an AIDS patient's body rises up to kill him : WALKING ON AIR, \o7 By R. S. Jones (Houghton Mifflin: $21.95; 253 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

Vegas Knight : An underworld of promise, vanity and betrayal amid craps tables : CASINO: Love and Honor in Las Vegas, \o7 By Nicholas Pileggi (Simon & Schuster: $24; 363 pp.)\f7 By Dave Hickey, \o7 Dave Hickey lives, writes and teaches in Las Vegas\f7

Fiction By Michael Harris

Nonfiction By Susan Reynolds

Fiction By Michael Harris

Fiction By Michael Harris

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OUT AND ABOUT : Banned Books By Charlotte Innes

NEWS

The Power of Words Faces the Might of Money : Publishing: Proposed cuts in arts funding leave small presses vulnerable. It could mean a literary scene with fewer voices. By Kevin Baxter, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Free From a 10-Year Sentence of Shame By Robin Abcarian

THE SUNDAY PROFILE : One Voice, Many Channels : TV commentator. Lawyer. Air-quality regulator. Hugh Hewitt is a widely heard voice of conservatism--one embroiled in politics from the cool distance of the sidelines. By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER

It's Vegas Without the Vegas By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

RSVP / THE SOCIAL CITY : Taking In a Little Night Music in Old Vienna By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BREAST CANCER: FIGHTING BACK : My Battle By Barbara Lasser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

BREAST CANCER: FIGHTING BACK : UCI Study Targets All O.C. Cases for 2 Years : The project logs family histories and lifestyles, hoping for definitive results to isolate what in heritage, environment and way of life causes cancer. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BREAST CANCER: FIGHTING BACK : Search for New, High-Powered Weapons : Growing understanding of the disease and biological approaches under study may eventually lead to preventive solutions as alternative treatments. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BREAST CANCER: FIGHTING BACK : Certain Habits Can Increase or Decrease Risks : Researchers agree that a woman's reproductive cycle is at the root, but other factors can also affect probability. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BREAST CANCER: FIGHTING BACK : Emotional Toll Can Be Harsh, but Some Fears Can Be Allayed : Reactions to threat or diagnosis vary, in part because of a perceived stigma. Information, awareness and support can alleviate anxiety. By Steve Emmons

Mistaken Identity Leads to Three Weeks in Jail, $3-Million Lawsuit : San Diego: Rene Antonio Villa Escalante was ordered freed twice, but each time erroneous warrants kept him behind bars. By Ernest Sander, ASSOCIATED PRESS

2 Powerful Images of Vietnam War's Pain Come to Life at Special Reunion By George Esper, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Book Speculates Lincoln Was Seduced to Wed : Presidents: Mary Todd, fearing spinsterhood, may have gotten pregnant to catch a husband, scholar Wayne C. Temple contends. By Sandra Skowron, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Floridians Turn Law Into License to Raze Mangroves : Environment: Measure meant to ease restrictions on trimming of the vegetation unleashes a virtual massacre. And thereby hangs a cautionary tale. By William Booth, WASHINGTON POST

U.S. Aid Cuts Drying Up Water Projects : Guatemala: Washington lawmakers have slashed funding for foreign countries. Rural villages, in particular, are hard-hit. By Christena Colclough, ASSOCIATED PRESS

2 Years After Election, Mayoral Loser Wins : Mississippi: Three votes are tossed out from '93 contest. New leader has to move back to town, though. By Jack Elliott Jr., ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prehistoric Rivers Hope for Future \o7 Associated Press\f7

Plan to Overhaul Space Shuttle Operation Sparks Controversy : Budget: Proposal would hand responsibility for the spacecraft program over to private industry. Some NASA workers see safety risks. By Marcia Dunn, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sky Clears for Shuttle Liftoff on Seventh Try By Marcia Dunn, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scientist Finds What May Be Oldest Animal Fossil \o7 Associated Press\f7

Kunstler & Kuby Law Firm Remains but Not Same Without Fiery Mentor : Activism: Ron Kuby joined forces with his idol 13 years ago. With Kunstler's death, he's trying to keep legacy alive--and a practice solvent. By Larry Mcshane, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man Acquitted in Alabama School Fire \o7 Reuters\f7

34 at Prison Stricken With Mystery Illness \o7 Associated Press\f7

Armed With Knives, Inmates Learn to Dish It Out : Cuisine: Ex-chef to Truman and Eisenhower teaches cooking class at D.C. prison in Virginia. His captive audience sees it as a marketable trade, and a taste of success. By Karen Haywood, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Body of Newborn Found on Passenger Jetliner \o7 Associated Press\f7

New Test Speeds Hantavirus Diagnosis \o7 Associated Press\f7

'Fruit Leather' Ignites Nutrition Dispute : Schools: Advocates want to add it to lunches, insisting it's not junk food. But what does it weigh? By Robert Greene, ASSOCIATED PRESS

India's 400 Native Tribes Fight to Keep Their Cultural Identities : Asia: The people are descendants of the original inhabitants of the subcontinent before invaders began sweeping southward around 1500 BC. By Dilip Ganguly, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardiac Pacemaker Disruption Studied By Jane E. Allen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Some Cellular Phone Owners Link Use to Health Problems : Medicine: Research has yet to resolve cellphone safety question. As scientists devise studies, victims of brain tumors and cancer debate blame. By Jane E. Allen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

China, Vietnam Make Money, Not War; Border Tensions Remain : Asia: Many fear the dispute over Friendship Pass and more than 200 other sites could reignite fighting between the longtime enemies. By Kathy Wilhelm, ASSOCIATED PRESS

WILD PARTY: It seems that just about any animal these days... By Jerry Hicks

TOON TOWN: Finding a home for the animation division of... By Nancy Hill-holtzman

COLUMN ONE : The Power of Africa's Airwaves : On a big, rural continent racked by poverty, radio is the medium for the masses. It is a lifeline cherished by villagers, exploited by governments and hailed by relief officials as a potent weapon in an uphill fight. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER

NEWS ANALYSIS : Blacks Hear the Farrakhan Behind the Extremist Words : African Americans: Supporters dismiss abhorrent parts of rhetoric and embrace his message of pride. By Sam Fulwood Iii and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Huge Rally in Okinawa Denounces U.S. Bases By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

180 Leaders Land in N.Y. to Fete U.N. : Celebration: Heads of state from around globe mark world organization's 50th anniversary. Summit participants hope to produce a new declaration of international principles. By David Lamb and Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Cold Comfort for Families of Cold Warriors By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Pentagon Will End Job Pacts Based on Race By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Poor Suffer as Iraqi Elite Dodge Sanctions' Pain By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Troubled Project Points to Risks of Speedy HUD Loans : Housing: In quickly approving refinancing, the agency failed to ensure the funds benefited the property. By Tom Gorman and Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Tale of Death, Intrigue Jars Quiet Agoura Hills By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Gulf War's Legacy of Worry Grows : Medicine: O.C. couple convinced that father's service led to baby's congenital heart defects. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Allen Recall Roils Ranks of O.C. Republican Women : Politics: Loyalties are divided between their longtime colleague and pressure to support the party leadership. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER

It's a Billboard Jungle Along L.A. Freeways By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER

'He Was Already Gone' By Peter H. King

Blind Melon's Shannon Hoon Found Dead By Ian James, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Legacy of Worry : Birth Defects Among Children of Gulf War Veterans Prompt Nagging Questions, Few Answers By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER

DreamWorks May Build Unit in Glendale : Entertainment: The studio has tentatively agreed on complex for animation division. DWP is willing to sell 12-acre site pending approval by L.A. City Council. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER

$211.01 Error by DMV Grows Into Costly Legal Tug of War By Davan Maharaj and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

A Mighty Memorial to a Slain Naval Hero : Ship: Commissioning of destroyer Stethem, named for diver killed in 1985 hijacking, is emotional for family, comrades. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Reporters, Aid Workers, Others Freed in Prisoner Swap in Bosnia \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7

Communists Accuse Yeltsin of Threatening Democracy : Russia: Party warns it may sue president for defamation after he equated it with extremism and suggested outlawing it. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bomb Kills 6 at Saudi Arabian Mosque : Mideast: Blast during midday prayers injures more than 100. Authorities reportedly have identified suspect. \o7 From Times Wires Services\f7

Rocket Hits Market in Afghan Capital, Killing 8 \o7 Associated Press\f7

Woman Dies in Latest Mexico Quake \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Chile Jails Former Chief of Secret Police : Justice: Retired general's conviction in assassination of leftist in Washington created political tension. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Greek Leader's Decline Takes Center Stage : Europe: Observers view the waning days of Premier Andreas Papandreou as the end of an era. His wife's ambitions fuel the spectacle. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER

3 Attacks by Rebels Reportedly Kill 66 Civilians in Sri Lanka \o7 From Associated Press\f7

President of Estonia Warns West of Russia : Baltics: Recent threats from Kremlin show Moscow is dangerous, leader of former Soviet Republic cautions. By Michael Tarm, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

10 Survivors of Russian Copter Crash Found \o7 Associated Press\f7

Researchers Recoil at Mixture of Science, Politics : Funding: Congressional foes of embryo studies kill an unrelated grant. It's a sign of lawmakers' increased skepticism of projects they finance. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Astronauts Report a Smooth Flight, Begin Their Experiments \o7 from Reuters\f7

Suburban Wanna-Be Gang Gets Attention of Authorities : Behavior: Police say the Gumbys, the group allegedly 'claimed' by one of five friends held in slaying, generally stick to smaller crimes. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Surrender Ends Standoffs at 4 Federal Prisons \o7 from Associated Press\f7

Legislator Leads Louisiana Gubernatorial Race \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Chess : Too Many Draws? By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER

Bicyclist Swerves, Avoids Drunk Driving Penalty \o7 Associated Press\f7