What happened on June 07, 1998

REAL ESTATE

Protect Outside Plants Before Tenting House ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
A Project to Welcome Summer
Home Loan Insurance Reform in Limbo KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garden Events
Home Values Surge in Much of California KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What's in Paint? JOHN MORELL
Some New Faucets Pose Potential Health Threat POPULAR MECHANICS, FOR AP SPECIAL FEATURES
Painting Primer JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; John Morell is a Los Angeles freelance writer on home improvement topics
Ad Specified Nonsmoker, But Tenant Is Lighting Up KEVIN POSTEMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of AAGLA, an apartment owners' service group, and manager of public affairs for the California Apartment Law Information Foundation, which disseminates information about landlord/tenant law to renters and owners in California
No Doubt About Los Feliz House RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detecting Asbestos in Ceiling Is Specialist's Job BARRY STONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

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The New Censorship: Controversy in a 'Smiley Face' Culture Todd Gitlin, Todd Gitlin is professor of culture, journalism and sociology at New York University, and author of "The Twilight of Common Dreams: Why America is Wracked by Culture Wars." His new book is a novel, "Sacrifice," due out next year
The Pull of the Center : Voters Shift Sides to Be in the Action Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the School of Politics and Economics at Claremont Graduate University and a political analyst for KCAL-TV
The Pull of the Center David E. Hayes-Bautista, David E. Hayes-Bautista is a professor of medicine at UCLA, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health at the School of Medicine, UCLA, and an associate editor with the Pacific News Service
The Postelection Story
A Slip-Up Can Mean Disaster
Bidding for Fossils
Odd Math in U.S. Police Funding
Subway Entrance
Parking Ticket
Pakistan's Nuclear Tests
Can the Supervisors Exploit a Politically Weakened Block? Joe Domanick, Joe Domanick is author of "To Protect and to Serve: LAPD's Century of War in the City of Dreams."
Satellite Exports: Nobody Was Overruled WARREN CHRISTOPHER, Warren Christopher was secretary of State from 1993-97
The Coming Mideast Nuclear-Arms Race Yossi Melman, Yossi Melman, a journalist for the Daily Ha'aretz, specializes in intelligence and strategic affairs. He is co-author of "Every Spy a Prince: A Complete History of Israel's Intelligence Community."
Richard Holbrooke Norman Kempster, Norman Kempster covers foreign policy for The Times
The Coming Oil Crisis--Really Gregg Easterbrook, Gregg Easterbrook's new book, "Beside Still Waters," will be published in November. In 1980, he won the Investigative Reporters and Editors Award for a series of articles showing that oil supplies were far more plentiful than was then assumed
Shootings
'Giant' Is Awake and Is a Force FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times and a regular columnist
Allen Traffic Stop
Visa Program for High-Tech Workers
Lawsuit Filed to Block 227
A Highly Strategic Legal Chess Game Stephen Gillers, Stephen Gillers, professor of law at New York University, teaches legal ethics, law and literature and evidence
A Friend's Tale of a Nation's Loss RAFER JOHNSON, The 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, Rafer Johnson is chairman of the board of governors of Southern California Special Olympics. His autobiography, "The Best That I Can Be," will be published by Doubleday in August

BOOKS

Bennelong's Blues, by Yusef Komunyakaa
I Am Constantly Wounded, by Peter Abelard
Reading L.a.
Black Hole RICHARD EDER
D O A RICHARD LOURIE, Richard Lourie is the author of a novel, "The Autobiography of Joseph Stalin," and is working on a biography of Andrei Sakharov
Picture Show MELVIN JULES BUKIET, Melvin Jules Bukiet's most recent novels are "After" and the forthcoming "Signs and Wonders." He teaches at Sarah Lawrence College
My Summer Reading ESMERALDA SANTIAGO and SIDNEY SHELDON and DIANE JOHNSON and T. CORAGHESSAN BOYLE and RICK MOODY and MONA SIMPSON and ALAIN DE BOTTON and HERBERT GOLD and BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD and RAY BRADBURY and ELIZABETH HARDWICK and SUSAN CHEEVER
The Heart of the Matter THOMAS McGONIGLE, Thomas McGonigle is the author of "The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov" and "Going to Patchogue."
Machado the Miraculous CARLOS FUENTES, Carlos Fuentes is the author of numerous books, including "The Crystal Frontier: A Novel in Nine Stories," "A New Time for Mexico" and "The Old Gringo."His essay is adapted from a lecture delivered last year to the Brazilian Academy of Letters in Rio de Janeiro and is translated from the Spanish by Alfred Mac Adam
Dead Man Talking ALFRED MAC ADAM, Alfred Mac Adam is the author of "Textual Confrontations: Comparative Readings in Latin American Literature." A professor of Latin American Literature at Barnard College-Columbia University, he has translated many writers, including Carlos Fuentes and Alejo Carpentier
Discoveries SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS, Susan Salter Reynolds is an assistant editor of Book Review
There But Not There LEONARD MICHAELS, Leonard Michaels is the author of several short story collections and a novel. His most recent book is "A Cat" (Riverhead Books)
Take Two AHARON APPELFELD, Aharon Appelfeld is the author, most recently, of "The Iron Tracks."
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MAGAZINE

ENTERTAINMENT

New Kid in the Chair Diane Haithman, Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer
The Shock of the Old Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
Small Faces
Record Rack Soren Baker
Mighty Mouth
English Music
In Brief Randy Lewis
In Brief Richard Cromelin
In Brief Randy Lewis
Diversified, and Then Some Marc Weingarten, Marc Weingarten writes about pop music for Calendar
It's Their Party Steven Smith, Steven Smith is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Faceoff on the Great White Way Laurie Winer, Laurie Winer is The Times' theater critic
Stellar Sidemen
The Name Game
A Tony Awards Tout Sheet Laurie Winer
Stars Help Stanley Mine a Rich 'Mountain' Lode Randy Lewis
Master P / Rapper-filmmaker Steve Hochman
Ballet Education--a Turning Point? Jennifer Fisher, Jennifer Fisher, a former dancer and regular contributor to Calendar, is finishing her doctorate in dance history and theory at UC Riverside
'GWTW': Is Brighter Better? Bill Desowitz, Bill Desowitz is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Solitude and Movement Nicolai Ouroussoff, Nicolai Ouroussoff is The Times' architecture critic
Big Screens Get Hot TV Stars Paul Brownfield, Paul Brownfield is a Times staff writer
Lost World Finds Home in Whittier Don Shirley
Challenging the Audience Philip Brandes, Philip Brandes is a regular theater reviewer for Daily Calendar
But in the Bigs, the Band Might Become Nashville Puppy STEVE HOCHMAN
Fame? What's the Problem? Sean Mitchell, Sean Mitchell is a frequent contributor to Calendar
Voice of the Street Soren Baker, Soren Baker writes about pop music for Calendar
Louis, Ella, Billie, Sarah, Carmen & Co. Don Heckman

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What happened on June 07, 1998

REAL ESTATE

Protect Outside Plants Before Tenting House ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR

Home Loan Insurance Reform in Limbo KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Home Values Surge in Much of California KENNETH R. HARNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

What's in Paint? JOHN MORELL

Some New Faucets Pose Potential Health Threat POPULAR MECHANICS, FOR AP SPECIAL FEATURES

Painting Primer JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; John Morell is a Los Angeles freelance writer on home improvement topics

No Doubt About Los Feliz House RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Detecting Asbestos in Ceiling Is Specialist's Job BARRY STONE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

NEWS

Bungee-Jumping Risk Is Low, Study Says IRA DREYFUSS, ASSOCIATED PRESS

American Tourists Get Warm Welcome in Iran ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Women Do Have Cold Hands, Warm Hearts, Study Finds From Associated Press

'Orgasm Pill' Found Effective in Trials, Could Be Available by 2000, Report Says Reuters

Skylab's Fall to Earth Taught Lessons for Mir Reentry MARCIA DUNN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heston Blasts Clinton at NRA Convention From Times Wire Reports

Valley Blacks Nurture Sense of Community KARIMA A. HAYNES, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Foreboding at Ground Zero of Lyme Disease MARK FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

CNN 'zines' press ahead; Discover more about RFK; Tonys take the stage; more 'Tales of the City' BEN ELDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Banner Years for Los Angeles JOSEPH HANANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

4 Are Reported Killed as Clashes in Kosovo Go On From Times Wire Services

35 Get Life in Prison for Genocide Roles From Times Wire Reports

In Afghan Village, Hundreds of Quake Dead Remembered From Times Wire Services

Insurer Will Resume Clinton Suit Coverage From Times Wire Reports

Premier Says Strike Won't Affect Soccer From Times Wire Reports

Weapon Policy Leaves Many Up in Arms STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sure, Polish Big Apple, but Keep Flavor ANNE BEATTS, Anne Beatts is a freelance writer who lives in Hollywood

Movie Spotlight Kevin Thomas

'Smoke' Peter Rainer

Assisted Suicide Advocates, Disabled Clash at Conference Associated Press

The Picture of Sweetness JACLYN EASTON

How Families Are Treated May Hold Key LAURA MECKLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miles of Memories--and Advice That Transcends Cars MARNELLE JAMESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Audio ROCHELLE O'GORMAN FLYNN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

U.S. and Russia Haggle Over Retiring Mir MARCIA DUNN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

24 Reputed Mobsters Convicted in Blasts From Times Wire Reports

INS Barred From Deporting Thousands of Illegal Immigrants PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Fires Destory Homes, Force Closing of I-95 Associated Press

'Muriel's Wedding' Kenneth Turan

Home Prices Catch Fire, Light Up State Economy DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Human Chess Made Endgame for O.C., Merrill E. SCOTT RECKARD and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Cereals Linked to Salmonella Are Recalled From Associated Press

Going for Gold in Merchandise Giveaways ALLEN G. BREED, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Some Canines Find Heaven on Hudson ADAM NADEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Security Council Condemns Nuke Tests, Urges Restraint From Times Wire Services

Still Snowbound MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Propositions Lining Up for Next Ballot DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Death Sentence Is First Under Revived N.Y. Law Associated Press

Clinton Calls Tobacco Bill Delay Deadly From Associated Press

Viagra Shows the Potency of Insurers DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bribery in Mexican Journalism Out in Open From Reuters

Union Tells Teachers in State to Obey Prop. 227 RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

Refugees From Kosovo Fled in Terror, They Say MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Foreigners Flee Eritrea as Border Feud Escalates From Associated Press

Train Bombing Kills 20, Injures 25 in Pakistan Associated Press

Germans Get Flexible to Create New Jobs ANNE THOMPSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thais Remain Upbeat Despite Downturn DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Before It Had a Name, Affliction Was Familiar Part of Artist's Life MARK FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Navajo Trackers Aid Search for Fugitives From Times Wire Reports

Another round with the big blue bear; getting real with family issues; Dr. Seuss' nightly visits LEE HARRIS, TIMES WRITER WRITER

He Has a Dream ROBERT STRAUSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Wartime Balkan Fairy Tale: There's Gold in These Gills From Associated Press

Not Your Average Crafts Show CONNIE KOENENN

Employees Stitch Together Plan to Save Garment Mill DAN SEWELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sybert a Study in Ambition Unfulfilled MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Ex-Housing Chief Held in Drug Case Associated Press

Cuban Exile Plunges 517 Feet Below Sea, Breaking His Record Reuters

Arms Makers Look Overseas to Make Profits STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Celebrating the Dog Days DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

West Virginia Tests Bridge of the Future VICKI SMITH, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Relief Effort Hampered for Afghanistan Quake Victims JUDITH INGRAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Kind of Justice Encourages Offenders to Break Deadly Habits ARLENE LEVINSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Criminal Investigators Find Clues in Surprising Places MALCOLM RITTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sex in the Future? Can You Say 'Communication'? IRENE LACHER

Master of the 'Magic Hour' GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

'My Best Friend's Wedding' Kenneth Turan

Onetime GOP Star No Longer Shines MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Russian Exiles Cherish Relics of a Czar MARIA YATSKOVA, ASSOCIATED PRESS

At Dodger Stadium They're Going . . . Going . . . Gone! MIKE DOWNEY