What happened on June 06, 1999
BOOKS
The Cult of John Bull By John Lukacs, \o7 John Lukacs is the author, most recently, of "The Hitler of History" and "A Thread of Years."\f7
As the World Turns By Michael Frank, \o7 Michael Frank is a contributing writer to Book Review\f7
Apostle of Mercy By Adam Hochschild, \o7 Adam Hochschild is the author of "King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa" (Houghton Mifflin) and "Finding the Trapdoor: Essays, Portraits, Travels" (Syracuse University Press)\f7
O What a Lovely War By Barbara Ehrenreich, \o7 Barbara Ehrenreich is the author, most recently, of "Blood Rites: Origins and History of the Passions of War" (Metropolitan Books)\f7
Saturday Night Fever By Jonathan Rauch, \o7 Jonathan Rauch is a senior writer at the National Journal and the author of the forthcoming book, "Government's End: Why Washington Stopped Working."\f7
First Fiction By Mark Rozzo, \o7 Mark Rozzo's "First Fiction" column appears monthly in Book Review\f7
Discoveries By Susan Salter Reynolds
ENTERTAINMENT
A Woman on the Verge By Lorenza Munoz, Lorenza Mun~oz is a Calendar staff writer
Fare Includes Art and History By Suzanne Muchnic, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer
Does the Line Connect L.A.? By Nicolai Ouroussoff, Nicolai Ouroussoff is The Times' architecture critic
Tracking an Elusive Character By Robert Hilburn, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic
Truly Playing the Part By Ken Smith, Ken Smith is a New York-based music writer
In All Seriousness By Patrick Pacheco, Patrick Pacheco is a regular contributor to Calendar
Rebirth of the Salesmen By Michael Phillips, Michael Phillips is The Times' theater critic
Lighting Out for New Territory By Barbara Hansen, Barbara Hansen is a Times food writer who travels frequently to India
Once More, With Healing By Daryl H. Miller, Daryl H. Miller is a Los Angeles-based entertainment writer
They're Just Following the Script By Jan Breslauer, Jan Breslauer is a regular contributor to Sunday Calendar
In Brief By Connie Johnson
In Brief By Natalie Nichols
In Brief By Steve Hochman
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Alarm Bells Are Ringing at Public Schools By Kenneth L. Khachigian, Kenneth L. Khachigian, a veteran political strategist, ran Bob Dole's California campaign. He practices law in Orange County. His column appears here every other week
Education Reform Needs Local Input By Duane Dishno, Duane Dishno is superintendent of the Huntington Beach City School District and president of the Orange County District Superintendents' Organization
A Departing President Views Her Legacy By Blenda J. Wilson, Blenda J. Wilson is outgoing president of Cal State Northridge
When the Rebellion Is the Cause By Jack Solomon, Jack Solomon is a professor of English at Cal State Northridge
What Can We Do About Hate Crime? By Diane Wedner, DIANE WEDNER asked a high school principal, the director of the San Fernando Valley Anti-Defamation League and a high school student what steps should be taken to address the problem
Removing Reservoirs From Service Ill-Advised By Gerald A. Silver and Myrna L. Silver, Gerald A. Silver is president of the Homeowners of Encino and Myrna L. Silver is a freelance writer
Art Is a Starting Point for Any Good Education By Bill Wagner, Bill Wagner is music director at Nordhoff High School and band director at Matilija Jr. High School, both in Ojai. He recently returned from a concert tour of New York with the Nordhoff Symphonic Band, jazz band, Blue and Gold Chorale and a cappella vocal ensemble
The Buck Stops in Sacramento, With Quality of Life Close Behind By Jonathan Sharkey, Jonathan Sharkey is a member of the Port Hueneme City Council and a founding member of the Sustainability Council of Ventura County
Interim Director's Plan Offers Hope for County's Mentally Ill By Susan Vinson, Susan Vinson is the owner of Business Digest and Working Parent publications. She serves on the county's housing task force, the Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the board of the Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation. She is the organizer of the Mental Health Players and the Call-to-Action Conference
Expert Advice By Claude Goldenberg, Claude Goldenberg is a professor of teacher education at Cal State Long Beach
Furry Foes By Michael Luo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insulating Residents From El Toro By Bonnie Harris and Michael Luo and Jean O. Pasco, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Poetry in Print By Ann Shields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPINION
L.A.'s Apathy Toward New Charter Defies History, Other Cities' Views By James W. Ingram Iii and Steven P. Erie, Steven P. Erie is a political scientist at UC San Diego. James W. Ingram III, who has served on the elected charter commission staff, teaches political science at San Diego State University
The City's Future Is in Its Neighborhoods By D.J. Waldie, D.J. Waldie, the author of "Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir," is a city official in Lakewood
The New President Must Deliver on Mandela's Dream By Rich Mkhondo, Rich Mkhondo is a columnist for Independent Newspapers of South Africa and the author of "Reporting South Africa," about the country's transition to democracy
In Pursuit of Traditional Power By Dee Dee Myers, Dee Dee Myers, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, served as press secretary for President Bill Clinton from 1993-94
Clinton's Flaws: The Revenge of Theodore Dreiser By Drew Limsky, Drew Limsky, a doctoral student in English at New York University, teaches writing at Brooklyn College
Why Losing Food Stamps Is Now Part of the War on Drugs By Herman Schwartz, Herman Schwartz is a professor of constitutional law at American University and author of "Packing the Courts: The Conservatives' Campaign to Rewrite the Constitution."
Creating a New Germany--With a Little Help From Kosovo By Jacob Heilbrunn, Jacob Heilbrunn is a senior editor at the New Republic who has lived in Germany and traveled there extensively
Pramoedya Toer By Steve Proffitt, Steve Proffitt, a contributing editor to Opinion, is director of the JSM+ New Media Lab
Distrust Milosevic, and Verify By John Mccain, John McCain (R-Ariz.) is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee
This Reform Is Not the City's Salvation By Rudy Svorinich Jr., Rudy Svorinich Jr. represents the 15th District, which includes the Harbor area and Watts, on the Los Angeles City Council
A Shooting Reminiscent of the LAPD's Worst Days By Joe Domanick, Joe Domanick is the author of "To Protect and to Serve: LAPD's Century of War in the City of Dreams."
MAGAZINE
Farrah Fawcett is Taking Our Calls By Robin Abcarian, Robin Abcarian last wrote for the magazine on Daily Variety columnist Army Archerd
Our Greatest Export By E.D. Maytum, E.D. Maytum is a filmmaker whose short subject "Bingo" was screened at the 1999 Slamdunk film festival in Park City
Revealing Conversations By Marlene Adler Marks, Marlene Adler Marks is author of "A Woman's Voice: Reflections on Love, Death, Faith, Food & Family Life" (On the Way Press). Her last piece for the magazine was a profile of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis
TRAVEL
Sales Opportunity By Ellen Melinkoff, Ellen Melinkoff is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer
British Make-Over of a Former Princess By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, Shirley Slater and Harry Basch travel as guests of the cruise lines. Cruise Views appears the first and third week of every month
Happy Trails at Former Ranch in Pacheco State Park By John Mckinney, John McKinney is the author of "Day Hiker's Guide to California's State Parks" (Olympus Press, $14.95)
Luxury Without Lights By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Elizabeth Shogren is a national reporter based in the Washington bureau of The Times
God's Aquarium By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER; John Balzar is a Times national correspondent
Easy Going by Bus By R.S. Kolemaine, R.S. Kolemaine is a retired advertising executive. He lives in Atascadero, Calif. E-mail: elfenix@tcsn.net