What happened on September 14, 1997

BOOKS

NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT

It's All in What You See By Christopher Knight, Christopher Knight is a Times art critic
OK, Is He a Big Star Now? By John Clark, John Clark is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Television
Master P's Theater By Cheo Hodari Coker, Cheo Hodari Coker is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles
A Felicitous Homecoming By John Henken, John Henken is an occasional contributor to Sunday Calendar
Sisters in Arms By Eric Gutierrez, Eric Gutierrez is an occasional contributor to Calendar
Frank Oz / Director By Steve Hochman
Finally Giving Some Credit to Alan Smithee By Irv Slifkin, Irv Slifkin is a writer based in Philadelphia
Despite His Fate, He Found His Fortune By Gundolf S. Freyermuth, Gundolf S. Freyermuth is a writer based in Snowflake, Ariz., who regularly contributes to a variety of German publications
Tanner a Chicago Hopeful By Don Shirley, Don Shirley is a Times staff writer
Finding the Joke Is Elementary for This Stage Veteran By Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Calendar
Well, Why Not 'Jackie O'? By Mark Swed, Mark Swed is The Times' music critic
Visions From Spain By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
Carey Gets Personal in Her Latest Release By Connie Johnson
Relighting 'Candle' for Di By Robert Hilburn
In Brief By Sara Scribner
In Brief By Elysa Gardner
In Brief By Sandy Masuo
Trips to the Past, Future, Jamaica and, Yes, Riverside By Lorraine Ali, Lorraine Ali writes about pop music for Calendar
Season's Greetings By Steve Hochman
Small Faces
First-Rate Sounds With a European Flair By Don Heckman
Say, Isn't That . . . ? By Susan King, Susan King is a Times staff writer

BUSINESS

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

OPINION

Can the Raiders Lead Oakland Into 21st Century? By Michael Clough, Michael Clough is a research associate at the Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley
In Politics, Personality Is Power: Diana Had It, But Gore Loses Out By William Schneider, William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst for CNN
Losing Ground By Amy Wilentz, Amy Wilentz, a former New Yorker writer, is working on a book about Israel
Carey's Problems Are Not the Teamsters' By Nelson Lichtenstein, Nelson Lichtenstein, a historian at the University of Virginia, is the author of "The Most Dangerous Man in Detroit: Walter Reuther and the Fate of American Labor."
Take the Fast-Track Trade Debate to Middle America By Bruce Stokes, Bruce Stokes is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Fighting the Cold War, CIA Avoided a Hot One By Thomas Powers, Thomas Powers, a contributing editor to Opinion, is author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA."
Seduced by Fame--for a Brief, Exhilarating Moment By Sally Quinn, Sally Quinn is author of "We Are Going to Make You a Star" and the coming "The Party."
Sidney Yates By Faye Fiore, Faye Fiore covers the National Endowment for the Arts and California affairs in Washington for The Times
Old Trade Dispute Reawakens
Grading the Teachers
Public Plays Both Aggressor and Victim in Privacy Issue
We All Have a Duty to Help One Another By Lisa Bloom and Gloria Allred, Gloria Allred is an attorney and partner in the law firm of Allred, Maroko and Goldberg. Lisa Bloom is an associate attorney in the firm. s
End Border Hysteria and Move On By Frank Del Olmo, Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times and a regular columnist
She Nourished Not Just Bodies, but Souls By Robert Schuller, The Rev. Robert Schuller is the founder of Garden Grove's Crystal Cathedral
Charter-Reform Movement Gets New Life, but Will It Last? By Xandra Kayden, Xandra Kayden, president of the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles, teaches at UCLA's School of Public Policy and Social Research

REAL ESTATE

SPORTS

MAGAZINE

That Physical Touch By Mark Miller
First- Draft Picks By Diane Wedner
The Hollywood Bowl's rocket man By A. Grey Le Cuyer
The Love Line
It was 20 years ago today
Gedajob By Daniel Nussbaum
Handle With Care By Daniel Nussbaum
The Bird Lady of Echo Park By Patt Morrison
The Queen of All Access By Hilary De Vries
Hook, Line and Sinker By Michael J. Mcgrorty, Michael J. McGrorty is a labor compliance officer for the Metropolitan Transit Authority and a freelance writer
Is This Bird Worth $20 Million? By Michael J. Ybarra, Michael J. Ybarra, who writes for The Times from San Francisco, is working on a book about Nevada Sen. Pat McCarran and the transformation of American politics from the New Deal to McCarthyism
Artist in Residence By Emily Young
Global Attraction By Susan Heeger
On a Roll By Michelle Huneven and Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese -- It Was Love At First Bite, Huneven is the author of "Round Rock," a novel published this summer by Knopf
Two Blushing Pilgrims By David Freeman, David Freeman is the author of "A Hollywood Education." His novel "One of Us," also published by Carroll & Graf, is due out in October
A Wild and Untamed Place By Michael Angeli, Michael Angeli is an L.A. screenwriter and a contributing editor of Details
Like a SearchlightBy By Anne Beatts, Anne Beatts, a writer who won two Emmys for the original "Saturday Night Live," lives in Los Angeles. Her day job is in television
Cicada's New Tune By S. Irene Virbila

TRAVEL

Costs of 'Extras' Could Leave You High and Dry By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Line on Fall Foliage
Buying Into the Ultimate Houseboat TIMES STAFF AND WIRES
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs SAN BERNARDINO--Get your kicks... By Amy A. Weber
Mars Meteorite and 'Ice' at New Hall TIMES STAFF AND WIRES
A Personal Guide to Britain's Capital TIMES STAFF AND WIRES
Traveler's Notes . . . TIMES STAFF AND WIRES
Strip Style By Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Roderick is senior projects editor for The Times
Getting Early Morning Coffee Fix in Kenya By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going Down to Rio By Shirley Slater and Harry Basch
Family Afloat By Eileen Ogintz, Ogintz writes the Taking the Kids column for The Times Travel section
A Primer on Internet Resources By Laura Bly, Bly welcomes reader comments; her e-mail address is Laura.Bly@latimes.com. Electronic Explorer appears monthly
Two for the Road--and the Soul By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Want to Be Alone' By Maria Gallagher, Gallagher is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia
Ways Around the High Price of Being Single By Barbara Radin Fox and Larry Fox, WASHINGTON POST
In Praise of Vintage Liners By Karl Zimmermann, Zimmermann is a freelance writer based in New Jersey
All Hams on Deck By Anthony Day, Day is former editor of The Times' editorial pages
Progress on Dengue Fever Prevention By Kathleen Doheny
Exploring a Compact Costa Rica By Lucy Izon, Izon is a Toronto-based freelance writer. She can be reached at http://www.izon.com
Berkshires Not Limited to the Arts By John Mckinney
Hawaii--Bob Knodell, Laguna Niguel: "Dollies Pub & Cafe...

What happened on September 14, 1997

BOOKS

FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE.\o7 By Niall Williams\f7 .\o7 Farrar, Straus & Giroux: 258 pp., $23\f7 By Richard Eder

ALL OVER BUT THE SHOUTIN'.\o7 By Rick Bragg\f7 .\o7 Pantheon: 325 pp., $25\f7 By Gloria Emerson, \o7 Gloria Emerson is the author of several books, including "Winners & Losers," an account of the Vietnam War which won a National Book Award\f7

MONKEY BRIDGE.\o7 By Lan Cao\f7 .\o7 Viking: 260 pp., $23.95\f7 By Judith Coburn, \o7 Judith Coburn is a magazine writer who covered the war in Vietnam. She is working on a memoir about her experience there\f7

EAT ME.\o7 By Linda Jaivin\f7 .\o7 Broadway Books: 242 pp., $20\f7 By Jonathan Kirsch, \o7 Jonathan Kirsch is the author of "Harlot By the Side of the Road: Forbidden Tales of the Bible."\f7

NEWS

Valet Dudes By Michael Quintanilla

Liquid City By Michael Quintanilla

(The Original) Spice Girl By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Summer Fling By Michael Quintanilla

Tech Head By Connie Koenenn

The Stuff By Michael Quintanilla

BOOKSHELF / art & photography By Kristine Mckenna, Special To The Times

He's Got the Pick of the Litter in His Mailbox By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Duct Tape Duo Discovers a Sticking Point THE WASHINGTON POST

Passion and Brutality at the Century's Dawn By Anthony Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Walkin' Tall By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

One Sketch Artist Who Doesn't Toy Around By Lara M. Zeises, BALTIMORE SUN

Snapshots of Paparazzi's Provocative Past By David Richards, THE WASHINGTON POST

Writers to Share Their Secrets at UCI Event By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Breaking Bread With Famous Authors By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Going to College.com ASSOCIATED PRESS

After Early Glory Years, Rocketdyne Legacy Toxic By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Scientist's Death Helped Increase Knowledge of Mercury Poisoning By Helen O'Neill, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chasm of Debate on Grand Canyon Project By Michelle Rushlo, ASSOCIATED PRESS

India Bids Farewell to 'Mother' By Ranjan Roy, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Violence Undermining Faith in the Love of Her Life: Rwanda By Dianna Cahn, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Latin Nations Accuse FAA of Favoritism By James Anderson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schools Targeted Jewish Family, Suit Says By Jay Reeves, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suicides of Two Deputies Puzzle Illinois Community By Michael Pearson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urban Trees Curb Violence, Study Contends By Paul A. Driscoll, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chesapeake Drought Could Mean Dry Spell for Oysters By Tom Stuckey, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Project's Impact on Water Worries Tribes By Michelle Rushlo, ASSOCIATED PRESS

AOL to Shut Down Serial Killer Web Sites \o7 From Associated Press\f7

This 'Hired Gun' Takes Aim at Murder Plots By Mary Boyle, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quicksilver Can Cure, but It Can Also Kill Insidiously By Helen O'Neill, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paying Tribute Through Toil By Dexter Filkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER

In Dramatic Move, Legislature Approves $931-Million Tax Cut By Dan Morain and Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Mayor Tries New Way to Fight Blight By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Dodger Deal Appears Headed for Home By Ross Newhan and Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Army Seeks Sweat Equity in Wake of Sex Harassment By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Outfoxing Limits on Whaling By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Wilson to Pen Last Chapter of 'Textbook' Secession Bill By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Mexican Cartels Tied to State's Pot Groves By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Fire Closes Road to Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Hurricane Weakens, but Threat Still Strong By Anne-marie O'Connor, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Vasconcellos Exploring Bid for Governor By Mark Z. Barabak, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

BART Strike Settled With Tentative 4-Year Pact By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Question of Honor By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Corn Dogs, Pig Races and More By Peter H. King

19 Die When Plane Crashes Into Hill From Times Wire Reports

Ex-Zaire Dictator Mobutu Laid to Rest in Morocco \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Elton John's Song for Diana a Brisk Seller From Times Wire Reports

Military Chief Backs Armed Services Cuts From Times Wire Reports

Opposition Retakes Stronghold in North From Times Wire Reports

Arab Leaders Endorse Albright's Approach to Peace By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Hezbollah Chief's Son Killed in Fighting \o7 Associated Press\f7

Animosities Prevail as Bosnian Elections Begin By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Gingrich Courts Christian Conservatives \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Conflicting Accounts of Money Calls Haunt Gore By David Willman and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Burglary Alleged Behind Bounty Hunter Killings \o7 From Associated Press\f7

Clinton Urges Action on Donation 'Arms Race' By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Clinton Celebrates With Black Caucus From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Another First: Female Cadets Race for VMI From Times Staff and Wire Reports

New Miss America Is Illinois Student From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Seniors More Inclined to Accept Increases in Medicare By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Tradition Gives Way to Technology Among Village's Whalers By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Fire Near Resort Area Prompts Evacuations \o7 Associated Press\f7

Accords Give Bragging Rights to Both Democrats, Republicans By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Crystal Cove's Sea Change By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER

O.C. Pays Last Respects to Selfless Nun in Memorial Service, Vigils By Mimi Ko Cruz and Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Don't Worry, Be Ready, Officials Say By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The Return of CARUSO By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

And the Emmy Oughtta Go to . . . By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC