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What happened on August 10, 1997
NEWS
HUD Targets Aid for Rentals to Relatives DAWN HOBBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family's Suit Draws Bead on Texas Land PAULINE ARRILLAGA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Foe's Photo Haunts Vietnam Veteran's Quest for Forgiveness SHARON COHEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tourism in Tombstone Gets That Sinking Feeling SUE CROSS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
State Seeks Federal Help in Protecting Witnesses FAYE FIORE and DINA BASS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lakefront Cabin Owner Fights Motorboat Ban JOHN FLESHER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Princess Visits Bosnian Mine Victims From Reuters
The Great Vault Robbery KARL VICK, THE WASHINGTON POST
An Early Harvest for Cal Poly Program MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Algeria Is Determined to Defeat Rebels, Premier Says From Reuters
Fire Crews Succeed in Weakening Piru Blaze CHRIS CHI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Tough Role to Fill SUSAN REIMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Gets More Promises in Bosnia TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India
Orange County Lags in Mental Checks of Students SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Decries Coup, Says He's Powerless From Times Wire Reports
O.C. Lags in Mental Checks of Students SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tough Role to Fill MARY JO KOCHAKIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Greenpeace Plans Drastic Cutbacks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Iranian Cabinet Gets First Female Since '79 Revolution From Reuters
Destructive Mussels Invade Riverway Associated Press
Relative Calm Marks End of N. Ireland Marching Season From Reuters
Residents of Piru Still Poised to Flee Blaze From Associated Press
The Battle of Hayward: A Dispatch PETER H. KING
Sands of Time Smooth Crags of Sen. Helms TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Change and Lots of It RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested on Weapons Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
15 Slain in Sectarian Violence in Punjab From Times Wire Reports
Shuttle Telescope Turns Its Lens to Comet; Glare Threatens Effort From Associated Press
GOP Urges Private-School Tax Breaks From Associated Press
Passenger Critically Hurt Had Just Visited Family in Anaheim, Brother Says NICK ANDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Cargo Plane Crash Finds 'Inconsistencies' in Latching System From Associated Press
International News JACK PETERS, INTERNATIONAL MASTER
Antarctic Ice Shelves Could Grow in Global Warming MATT CRENSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ebonics Defended at Psychologist Meeting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UPS, Teamsters Break Off Strike Talks From Associated Press
Brazil's Angry Fishermen Defy Law, Slay Sea Lions in War for Meager Catch TODD LEWAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watching the Waves : From Gawkers to Fans, U.S. Open Surfing Contest Draws Thousands LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Collects Subsidy as Mother's Landlord DAWN HOBBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bike Helmet a Must Even in Heat, Study Says IRA DREYFUSS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Town's New High School Makes Grade With Students SUE ANN PRESSLEY, WASHINGTON POST
Jailed Rwandan Youths Await Judgment Day ANN M. SIMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gene Linked to Type of Anemia Is Isolated From Associated Press
Tutoring for Top-Flight Students Soars TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Prohibits Smoking in Most Federal Buildings RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Robots: Artificial Intelligence, Real Housecleaning JOANN LOVIGLIO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defiant Arafat Vows Not to 'Kneel' to Israel REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Etiquette Guides Aim to Make the Nasty '90s a Kinder, Gentler Time DONNA ABU-NASR, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Rebecca' Michael Wilmington
How China Beat India in Race for Success RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims Not Ready to Close Books on Minamata Saga SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Streams Drying Up in Hills Near Tunneling FRANK CLIFFORD and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Political Blame Game, Logic Is the Loser MARK Z. BARABAK, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Iran's Leading Dissident Draws Crowds, Threats ANWAR FARUQI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gene Is Linked to Hyperactive Behavior Disorder Associated Press
Galaxy Farthest From Earth Is Photographed From Associated Press
Burial Plot May Hold Clues to Greece's Mystery Era BRIAN MURPHY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Train From L.A. Derails in Arizona; 154 Injured NICHOLAS RICCARDI and TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bigger Big Rigs Bearing Down on Highways Amid Safety Debate RICHARD COLE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tycoon's Copter Throws Town in a Whirl JIM FITZGERALD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Girls Town' Kevin Thomas
China's Townships Making Great Leaps RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robber and Record-Breaker? KARL VICK
'Bad Behavior' Kenneth Turan
Fresh And Cold
Pbs Makes The Music Scene In Intimate & Raucous Ways HARRIET WINSLOW, THE WASHINGTON POST
'Peter's Friends' Peter Rainer
Back in the Water SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tough Role to Fill LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Doesn't L.A. Do Something About Urban Blight?
Showtime film has the 'Right Connections'; Shaq hosts Wednesday WB sitcom evening LEE HARRIS, TIMES WRITER WRITER
Shades of D.B. Cooper KARL VICK
Riding the Waves JANET WISCOMBE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Harpoon Fishing, Accuracy Is Everything JANET WISCOMBE
1949
Gay bashing reveals a mom's love on Lifetime; TBS' whale time; Elvis meets Nixon on Showtime STEVEN LINAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Gift Is Finding the Bad in Everything CHARLOTTE INNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Triumph of Indian Democracy RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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MAGAZINE
Up From Hatred Michael D'Antonio, Michael D'Antonio is a free-lance writer based in Miller Place, N.Y. His last article for the magazine was a defense of science
Babes in Boyland Michael Walker
For Starters S. Irene Virbila
Track Records Jeremy Vaughn Steinman
Putt Up or Shut Up A. Grey Le Cuyer
Loretta Sanchez
Ashes to Ashes Janet Wiscombe, Janet Wiscombe, a Long Beach-based writer and former smoker, is a frequent contributor to The Times
The New View From the Top
Auto Mechanics Mark Miller
Angel in the Outfield PATT MORRISON, Patt Morrison is a Times staff writer and a co-host of KCET's "Life & Times."
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Dispute Over Eva Gabor's Estate Appears Settled ANN W. O'NEILL
Cultural Separation
Testing of Triple-Trailers in California Sparks Safety Debate JOSE CARDENAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Man on Bicycle
Hong Kong Beckons as Land of Opportunity EDWARD WONG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Job Program That Can Work
County Fair Promises a Mix of Old and New COLL METCALFE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disband Superfluous Agencies
Home Electricity Safety
Budget Deal Would Aid Class-Size Cuts TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early Action Saves Money, Lives
Health Expo Attracts 7,000 to Arts Plaza ROB SELNA
The Puzzle Waiting for the New Chief ROBERT A. JONES
Plan for School Health Sites and Parent Centers Assailed SOLOMON MOORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Put the Brakes on Carpool Plan
Zeanah Recall Bad for Thousand Oaks : No Agreement on Health Care District
Carpool Lane Congestion
Schools Matter Most in Budget Debate
Profiting From Donated Clothes
Snobbery Taints Arts Commission
Area Educational Opportunities at Risk
Constituents' Concerns a Priority
Lawyer's Trial
Confidentiality of Records
Court Reporter Has Heard It All
Rev. Drake Full of Pride, Prejudice
Ventura Will Miss Councilman Bennett
Kudos for Housing to Aid the Needy
Columnist Fails to Credit Teachers
Golf Course Lawsuit
Fiedler Remains a Force in Local Politics SANDY BANKS
Budget for Mission College
Residents Should Aid Local Beautification
Methyl Bromide Raises Concerns
Some Mandated Records Don't Exist STEVE GEISSINGER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 Await Hearing in Shooting at Baby's Wake
2 Men Await Hearing in Wake Shooting Case LISA FERNANDEZ
Another Salvo Over Fireworks
* Richard Bennett; Longtime County Resident
CSUN Leadership
Learning a New Language
Dolphins Need Safety of Cove
Health Program Debate Revived
Good Samaritan Critically Hurt at Freeway Junction
District Uprooted Bird Habitat
The Catch of the Day Could Be Hot JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfers, Others Catch Wave of Forecast Data SCOTT HADLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Sentence Meted Out Unfairly
4 Acres Burn Near Gillibrand Canyon LISA FERNANDEZ
Airplane Towing Banner Crashes Off Palos Verdes; Pilot Escapes
Immigrants Reshape Cowtowns as South, East Flavor Old West TRACI CARL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gifts From Heart for Boy Battling Cancer TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspects Sought in 2 Stabbing Incidents
Fear, Excitement High on Eve of Santa Paula's Make-Over NICK GREEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Government Can Help Boost Spirit of Volunteerism RICHARD D. CHESHIRE, Richard D. Cheshire is director of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Chapman University and is professor of organizational leadership
Mural idea is fine, but other artists should be considered CHRISTINE PARKER, Christine Parker is former curator of the Ventura County Maritime Museum
Art project is being harpooned unfairly BILL CLAWSON, Bill Clawson is executive director of the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau
Little Park Space for the Poor
One Word Too Few
CSUN Sports Funds Could Be Better Used
Nominee Umberg Is Ready to Take on U.S. Drug Issue JEAN O. PASCO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Haley Barbour vs. Clinton
Granjenal Adds a Chapter to the Story of America
Couple Show Devotion--to Rights Group NANCY CLEELAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Head
Tales of Granjenal Really Hit Home
Saddleback Board Acted Responsibly
Kennel Closing
This Time, CSUN Loan Looks Like a Sound Idea
Fumigation Controversy Is a Headache for All Sides
Power Struggle Splits Taxi Firm HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Domestic Violence Victims Remembered in L.A. Exhibit JACK LEONARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memories Unfold, Linking Gift-Wrap Duties to Building's Downfall BRENDA LOREE, Brenda Loree is a Times correspondent
A Neighborhood Reclaimed JOE MOZINGO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shopping Cart Misusers
Driver Seriously Hurt When Car Hits Water Main, Store KARIMA A. HAYNES
Muslims to Buy Leased Prayer Site DAVID GREENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A World of Surprises at Tofu Festival HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents of Canyon Struggle to Preserve Rustic Life GREG SANDOVAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Too Many Cops for Safe Thousand Oaks
Community Center Offers El Rio Pride
The Race to Raise the Prado Dam
State Public Records Often Kept Private, Informal Test Finds STEVE GEISSINGER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Admiration for Real Don Steele Goes Beyond Words DANA PARSONS
3 Injured in Attack by Youths in Huntington ESTHER SCHRADER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bugged by Termites
Grandmother of Black Belts : At a Low Point in Her Life, Woman Took Up Karate--and Found a Missing Piece of Herself ZAHIDA HAFEEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Man Wounded in Shooting
Cockfighters Tenaciously Defend a Legal Enclave of Blood Sport DOUG JOHNSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surf City Is Riding Crest of Popularity With Contest LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Several Suspects Sought in 2 Stabbing Incidents LISA FERNANDEZ
Horace Bristol's Vision Endures
Girl, 3, Dies After Being Found in Spa LISA FERNANDEZ
The Team to Beat : South Mission Viejo Little Leaguers Change Landscape of Town's Sports Scene GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Surfers Catch Wave of Forecast Data SCOTT HADLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Reservoir Quite a Sight
Hopper Fire Falters After Massive Effort CHRIS CHI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crows Mural
A House That Love and Death Made Famous Cecilia Rasmussen
Condition of Boy With Brain Parasite Improves JON STEINMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Taxpayers Deserve More for Their $68 Billion ROBERT M. HERTZBERG, Robert M. Hertzberg is a member of the California Assembly, representing the 40th Assembly District in the San Fernando Valley
A Number of Lessons to LEARN MICHAEL VETRIE, Michael Vetrie of Sylmar is lead teacher at Lewis High School in Sun Valley
A Whale of a Debate DOUG ADRIANSON
El Toro Flight Tests Wouldn't Work GEORGE MON, George Mon is an airline captain who lives in Laguna Niguel
BUSINESS
Buy-and-Hold: Golden Strategy That Takes an Iron Will TOM PETRUNO
Bullet-Cougar Golf Reorganization OKd JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cushion of Tax Efficiency RUSS WILES
Capital Gains Tax Cuts Both Ways
Selfish Seniors
Theater Upgrades Are Big-Ticket Item
After years of inactivity, real estate agents are going back to work. But the business has changd, and they are facing a. . . : Brave New World MELINDA FULMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whether Apple Grows Anew Depends on the Human Factor JAMES FLANIGAN
Investment Insight
Times 100 on the Web
Strong Dollar Brings Few Smiles to Europe MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Industry Muddles Carbon Dioxide Issue
Could Be a Future or Two in Your Index Fund RUSS WILES, Russ Wiles, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds
Deferred-Compensation Plan Not Same as Tax-Deferred Savings Plan CARLA LAZZARESCHI
PacifiCare of California Names New Chief Accounting Officer
Is U.S. Seeing Start of 'Bubble' Trouble? RICHARD C. KOO, RICHARD C. KOO is senior economist at Nomura Research Institute in Tokyo
Cosmetics Sales Are Looking Good for Some SHARON WALSH, WASHINGTON POST
NOTHING VENTURED : While Silicon Valley has no trouble drawing investors, the young companies of Orange and L.A. counties are suffering a capital crunch. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. System of Statistics Is Envy of the World
Taking a Businesslike Approach to Managing Family Productivity SUSAN VAUGHN, Susan Vaughn is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles
Worker's Salary Can't Be Changed Without Notice
ENTERTAINMENT
Ron Bass, Screenwriting Machine Elaine Dutka, Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer
He Speaks Mozart's Language Kristin Hohenadel, Kristin Hohenadel is a writer and editor who lives in Paris
In This Kitchen, They Hang on Every Word Daryl H. Miller, Daryl H. Miller is a Los Angeles-based theater writer
Singing the Brakeman's Praises Richard Cromelin, Richard Cromelin writes about pop music for Calendar
Moving to the Threadgill Beat Bill Kohlhaase
And One More Thing
Insider Dave Jennings, from London
Learning as He Goes David Gritten, David Gritten, a frequent contributor to Calendar, is based in England
Bowled Over
The Jewish Question
Picture Imperfect
Elvis' 'Return'
Lyrical
Down to the Smallest Detail Nicolai Ouroussoff, Nicolai Ouroussoff is The Times' architecture critic
Nascimento Returns to His Roots Ernesto Lechner, Ernesto Lechner writes about pop music for Calendar
An Actor Prepares The Inside Track
Players Kathleen Craughwell, Kathleen Craughwell is a member of The Times' film staff
Escaping Mrs. Robinson John Clark, John Clark is a regular contributor to Calendar
A Rolling 'Moss' Gathers Steam David Gritten
Stepping Up to the Line Greg Braxton, Greg Braxton is a Times staff writer
Buzz Bin Steve Hochman
The Secret Is in the Shrubbery Mark Swed, Mark Swed is The Times' music critic
They Call the Windfall Mariah Steve Hochman
No Salt Cheo Hodari Coker
Schoenberg a la Los Angeles Mark Swed
More Than Skin-Deep Cheo Hodari Coker, Cheo Hodari Coker is a Times staff writer
Anything but Minimal Kristine McKenna, Kristine McKenna is a regular contributor to Calendar
Keith Samples / Writer-director Steve Hochman
SPORTS
Puzzled by Popularity, Lalas Enjoying His Ride BRIAN TRUSDELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gentlemen Shows That a Favorite Can Win Pacific Classic BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Masakayan Leaves Losers Feeling Ill IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Base Digs Reveal an Earthy Writing Style ROBYN NORWOOD
Finally, a Wave of Excitement for Andersen ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grays Harbor Beats the Vigilantes, 10-9
Frazier Is Simply No Match for Seles JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Professional Exhibition Helps Stir Up Local Interest MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Wetzel's Late Goal Lifts the Bullfrogs
Sparks Certainly Not at a Loss for Words Concerning Officials EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low-Key Saban Could Deal Spartan Surprise MIKE HUGUENIN, THE SPORTING NEWS
Angels Get Win and a Fright, 4-3 MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Sunk By Red Sub STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wizards Shut Out Mutiny, 2-0 From Associated Press
It Takes No Time to Lose GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Season in Bloom STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emotional Gore Helps U.S. to Lead
Splash Losing Streak Reaches 4 in Portland
Charlotte Leaves Phoenix Behind From Associated Press
It's U.S. That Gets the Jump in Walker Cup From Associated Press
Zodiac Today MARTIN BECK
Even at Par, It's Still Els Leading the Field From Associated Press
Gamble Throws Complete Game as the O.C. Stars Win, 7-1
Hit-the-Road Mack Was the Real Deal JIM MURRAY
'Other' Sanders Wins It From Associated Press
The Nittany Lions Are No. 1--for Now Associated Press
11th-Hour Victory for JetHawks DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PGA Tour's New Riches Lure Best Golfers RON SIRAK, Associated Press
No Pierre Pressure : Team Mounted an Intense Coach-Hunt MIKE DOWNEY
Collins and Brunell Are Both Injured Associated Press
No Pierre Pressure : Page, Ferreira in Business Again ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mosley Finds the Strength to Win His First World Title TIM KAWAKAMI
Mosley Finds the Strength to Win His First World Title TIM KAWAKAMI
Under-30s Eye Sweep of Majors RON SIRAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
It Was Three Weeks of Smashes and Unforced Errors JULIE CART
Another Faux Pass as American Relay Team Fails to Reach Final MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica's Kendall Streaks to SCCA Record From Staff and Wire Reports
Jones Fails in Her Bid for Third Gold MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canseco Goes on Disabled List Associated Press
Hill Has a Hot Tip to Work On MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Fan Club
Problems of Indians Are Plain, Simple ROSS NEWHAN
Position New, but Stance Same on The Streak ROSS NEWHAN
Price Changes Roles for the Team's Sake JIM HODGES
No. 1 Hingis Trips Over Davenport LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wonderful Wuerffel : He's a Star, Even Before Throwing First NFL Pass MARY FOSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Loses Sharp Debut From Associated Press
Martinez Goes 5 2/3 Innings in Minor League Start STEVE SPRINGER
Defensive Change Gives Orca a Winning Edge MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malabar Man Wins Hambletonian; Sanabelle Island's Streak Ends at 23 From Associated Press
It's No Bull: These Old Guys Can Still Play TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grudzielanek Gives Complete Effort From Associated Press
Bond Uses Concentration for 14-Strikeout Night DANA HADDAD
Strokes of an Artist : A More Mellow Gwynn Is Not Letting a Run at .400 Run His Life JENNIFER FREY, WASHINGTON POST
Inventor of Racing Starting Gate Oversees Product With Pride at 97 LUNA I. SHYR, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Radical Realignment Is Low, Outside Curve Ball DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
Cubs Fight Back, but Padres Prevail From Associated Press
Muster Outlasts Chang to Earn a Shot at Sampras From Staff and Wire Reports
One Mistake Proves Costly for Radke From Associated Press
Andersen Finally Catches a Break, Wins Women's Title ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gwynn Hospitalized for Kidney Stone Times Wire Services
Sneaky Fastball Seems to Be His Best Pitch ROSS NEWHAN
BOOKS
NEGROPHOBIA AND REASONABLE RACISM: The Hidden Costs of Being Black in America. By Jody David Armour . New York University Press: 204 pp., $24.95 : CHANNEL SURFING: Race Talk and the Destruction of Today's Youth. By Henry A. Giroux . St. Martin's: 248 pp., $22.95 RANDALL KENNEDY, Randall Kennedy is the author of "Race, Crime, and the Law" and a professor at Harvard Law School
A Boat in the Forest, by Thomas Lux
Children in Exile, by James Fenton
Dead Beat WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS, William S. Burroughs, who died Aug. 2 at 83, was a founding member of the Beat Generation. His remarks were excerpted from a previously unpublished interview with Ann Louise Bardach conducted in 1981
37, by Rabindranath Tagore
What Keeps, by C.D. Wright
Rebel Rebel RICHARD SEAVER, Richard Seaver is publisher of Arcade Publishing in New York
THE BLACK DOG OF FATE: A Memoir. An American Son Discovers His Armenian Past. By Peter Balakian . BasicBooks: 288 pp., $24 : THE ARMENIAN PEOPLE FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES. Edited by Richard Hovannisian . St. Martin's: 384 pp. (Vol. 1), 512 pp. (Vol. 2), $49.95 each : THE HISTORY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE: Ethnic Conflict From the Balkans to Anatolia to the Caucasus. By Vahakn N. Dadrian . Berghahn Books: 454 pp., $39.95 CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS, Christopher Hitchens is the author of "When the Borders Bleed: The Struggle of the Kurds" and "Hostage to History: Cyprus From the Ottomans to Kissinger." He is also a columnist for Vanity Fair and the Nation
Reading L.a.
REAL ESTATE
State Law to End Unneeded PMI Payments MARCIE GEFFNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Marcie Geffner is a Los Angeles freelance writer
Free Seminar Set for Home Buyers
Garden Events
Summer Show
Ways to Track Spending of Reserves JAN HICKENBOTTOM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hickenbottom is a community association management consultant and a founding director of the California Assn. of Community Managers
$5M Sale Is Music to Their Ears RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starting All Over Again KATHY PRICE-ROBINSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kathy Price-Robinson is a freelance writer who has written about remodeling for eight years
'97 Federal Tax Law Eases Capital Gains Penalty KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Large Trees Are at Root of Many Sewer Problems JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; John Morell is a Woodland Hills freelance writer who covers home improvement topics for The Times
TRAVEL
Floating Campsites Back at Lake Oroville
Gray Line Pans for Gold in Alaska
Keeping Meaning Ahead of Miles JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Balzar is a national correspondent for The Times. Books to Go appears the second and fourth week of every month
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs AMY A. WEBER
Cruise Ship Scores
Luxury's Cost
Cooler Ko Samui
Apple of Her Eye
Traveler's Notes . . .
5 Years Later, Disabilities Law Gets Mixed Response CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
'The Middle of the Middle of Nowhere' : Finding birds, wild blueberries, glaciers and even a polar bear in an Arctic park MARGO PFEIFF, Pfeiff is a freelance writer based in Montreal, Quebec
The Allure of the Algarve : On the edge of a continent, an unassuming 'Riviera' full of seafaring history SERGIO ORTIZ, Ortiz is a freelance writer based in Malibu
Alarming News for Hotel Guests
South Africa Offers an Array of Cheap Beds LUCY IZON
the ultimate WEEKEND ESCAPE LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Ochoa is editor of the Times' Food section
Steel Homes, Hookups and Other RV Exercises LAURA BLY
Tribal Music, Dance Rituals in Morocco KARIN DOMINELLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Parks Is el Hombre, if Not un Hermano FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times and a regular columnist
Darwinism Isn't Extinct Yet
Codes for Urban Living
Debts the Washington Lovefest Didn't Balance Ted Halstead, Ted Halstead is founder of Redefining Progress, a public-policy institute
Next L.A. Mayor
Legal Services
Unless Teachers Get Involved, Wiring Schools Just Enriches Computer Makers Larry Cuban, Larry Cuban is a professor of education at Stanford University
Jews and Latinos
The Child Comes First, Not the Parent ROBERT FELLMETH, Robert Fellmeth is a law professor at the University of San Diego and director of the Children's Advocacy Institute
The Right Stuff David D. Dotson, David D. Dotson is a former assistant chief of the Los Angeles Police Department
Zacarias' List of 100 Lowest Schools
Helen Taylor Kay Mills, Kay Mills is the author of "Something Better for My Children: The History and People of Head Start," to be published next April. She interviewed Helen H. Taylor at Head Start headquarters in Washington
Problems at Hayward Manor
Clinton Signs Budget Bill
The Myths That Keep Pol Pot Out of a Courtroom Stephen R. Heder and Diane F. Orentlicher, Stephen R. Heder is lecturer in politics, School of Oriental and African Studies, London. Diane F. Orentlicher is professor of law and director of the War Crimes Research Office at American University
Rep. Jay Kim
Doctors' Work Controversy: No Easy Fix for the County
U.S. Policy Corrupting Mexico Army Eva Bertram and Kenneth E. Sharpe, Eva Bertram, a policy analyst, and Kenneth E. Sharpe, professor of political science at Swarthmore College, are co-authors of "Drug War Politics: The Price of Denial."
Despite Democrat Antics, Wilson Has a Legacy Tony Quinn
GOP North Losing the Civil War William Schneider, William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN
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