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Television 'Bound' : The Final Part of Neil Simon's Trilogy Lands on Small Screen
Disney Creates a '90s Kind of Wonderland in Educational Series
The West San Gabriel Valley League of...
The Kids on the Block can't sing...
Conflicts Persist in King Trial : Beating: Testimony differs over behavior of the motorist and the location and severity of the injuries he suffered at the hands of the officers.
Closed Schools' Sites Becoming Battlegrounds
Dodgers Already Know the Name of Harvard Catcher O'Malley
Olajuwon Sits in Apparent Contract Ploy
Monarchs Will Take Break, Then Return With a Purpose
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : REQUEL DEPT. : Reincarnation of 'Body Snatchers'
Period Performances Bring Purcell to the Forefront
Grammer Is Taper's New 'Richard II'
MOVIES : GUEST FILM COMMENTATOR : The AIDS Metaphor in 'Beauty and the Beast'
NON FICTION
Nostalgia Draws Veterans to Solomon Isles Where Allies Halted Japan
'New' Plants Give Fresh Look to Dry Area
Jewett Top Professor at Cal Poly Pomona
THE HOUSE : Check Scandal
Diamond Bar : Council OKs Dry Cleaner
Bush, Kohl Discuss Trade Issues, Predict Farm-Subsidy Stalemate Will Be Broken : Diplomacy: President, German chancellor optimistic that U.S.-European GATT talks will soon bear fruit.
Philadelphia's Top Cop Offers a Reformist Style : Outsider: Willie Williams expects resistance if chosen as L.A. police chief. But he is accustomed to tough battles.
Make 'Room' for Lavin
Jury Award in 1981 Shooting Is Reduced to $1.6 Million : Courts: Judge rules that teen-ager was partly to blame for his death because he fled arrest. After 11 years, youth's mother is impatient for the case to end.
THE HOUSE : Check Scandal
Well, gollllllly! Jim Nabors guests on "Hi...
Enemies for Eternity That Now Desperately Need Each Other : Korea: Both the North and South must put their time-worn slogans and threats behind them if they are to enjoy mutual economic benefits.
Napkins Will Do When Duty Calls
PORT HUENEME : Transient Guilty of Beating Woman, 84
He Didn't Need to See It Again
Fuller Too Focused to Look Over His Shoulder : College basketball: New SDSU coach, undaunted by the speculation that surrounded the Aztec job, simply wants to make good on the chance of a lifetime.
PREP ROUNDUP
Fittipaldi Passes Mears to Win in Australia
Grain Traders Fear Traffic Jam on River : Transportation: If the Mississippi's aging lock system for barges fails, the industry, which makes pennies on the bushel, could be in serious trouble.
China's Surprising Tropical Resort : Development is slowly luring tourists back to the beaches of Hainan Island.
A Loaf, a Glass and Poetry : THE LOST UPLAND By W.S. Merwin , (Alfred A. Knopf: $22; 307 pp.)
New Library Proves Scrap Is Steel Good : Construction: Recycled metal--from junk cars, maybe even Chicago's old Comiskey Park--is being used extensively in Pasadena City College project.
NEWS ANALYSIS : Tax Cut Appears Stalled for Remainder of Campaign : Economy: Bush and Democratic Congress both seem intent on keeping the subject in play as a political issue.
Murder Leads to Protection for Gays : Hate crime: 'Q Patrol' officers now escort bar patrons to their cars. Police are given credit for a safer neighborhood.
Study Finds Fault in Election Method : Government: The city's at-large system of voting for council members could be vulnerable to a lawsuit on the grounds that it thwarts the influence of minorities.
5 Species on Rebound Cross Human Paths
Few Colleges Tackle Issue of Athlete Sex Assaults
Conservation Plan Puts Crocodiles on Dinner Plates
COLUMN LEFT / JEREMY J. STONE : Reagan's Reykjavik Idea Revisited : Circumstances now make it strategically, politically and technically feasible.
SAN DIEGO : Man Killed Trying to Board Train
Rival Chefs Hash It Out : Diners: A lawsuit raises the burning question: Is there room for two omelet houses in the Antelope Valley?
A New Drawing Card : Gambling: Southland clubs are adding Las Vegas-style entertainment in an effort to keep players closer to home. But some patrons say the gaming tables are enough.
Storms Take a Break, but Forecast Calls for More Rain
Bomb Explodes Outside House in Lancaster
Street Vendors Tarnish Town's Image, Pacoima Residents Say : Neighborhoods: A police captain notes 'racial-ethnic concern' in a community meeting on catering trucks and sidewalk food sellers.
Nannini Drives in His First Race Since Arm Was Severed in Crash
NBA NOTES : New Jersey Passes a Difficult Test
Ladycats Go Three for Four
Master's Falls Again in Title Game, 80-77
MOVIES : Mr. Nice Guy Dives Back Into Action : Harrison Ford returns to the genre that made him a star. In 'Patriot Games,' he inherits the role of the CIA agent from Alec Baldwin, but the production is in trouble with author Tom Clancy.
POP MUSIC : Into the Whirlpool : Seal's 'Crazy,' written after a spiritual sojourn in Asia, set the pop world spinning and plunged the singer into a period of self-doubt
NON FICTION
Northwest Airlines Banking on Pacific for Its Prosperity : Travel: Co-chairmen Alfred A. Checchi and Gary Wilson are trying to improve the carrier's service so it can better compete with Asian airlines and the U.S. giants American, Delta and United.
Wireless Firm Splicing Competition Into the Cable TV Business : Technology: Irvine firm installs microwave radio systems to provide an alternative in communities where a wired system has been the only choice.
98% Monkey and 2% Man : THE THIRD CHIMPANZEE: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal By Jared Diamond , (HarperCollins: $25; 304 pp.)
Discount Coupons Available for Florida
Mandela Threatens Protests Over South Africa Food Tax
Paramount City Council
Modest Gulf War Hero Receives Silver Star : Military: A Navy corpsman from Camp Pendleton ran through a mortar barrage to aid wounded Marines.
ELECTIONS / 20TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT : Roberti Sets Sights on New Voters in Last Hurrah
Drought Hits Mater Dei at Worst Time
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Landrum to File Grievance Over Being Cut by Pirates
NBA ROUNDUP : Bulls Waste 20-Point Lead in 111-108 Loss
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Lakers Can Win by Losing With Help in the Lottery
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL : Ohio State Warms Up in Time
Orange Coast Swims to Two Team Titles
This Dance Partner May Want to Lead : UCLA: Bruins waltzed past Robert Morris, but Louisville will step up the pressure.
GOLF ROUNDUP : Sizzling Couples (63) Leads by Six
Miscellany
WILL POWER: Though he is rightfully credited...
A Corner Cupboard Opens at the Getty : The rococo cabinet was among J. Paul Getty's eight favorite pieces of furniture in the world, and was purchased in his memory
GARDEN STYLE : The Lawn Goodbye
'Shock Ads': New Rage That Spawns Rage : Marketing: Companies use the controversial campaigns to separate themselves from the crowd. But many are upset by images such as Benetton's dying AIDS patient.
Your Mortgage : Amid Gloom, Good News on Real Estate Front
Face Lift Leaves Clubby Old Raffles a Bit Tight : Renovation elevates Singapore's grand hotel to grandiose prices and personnel.
GARDEN STYLE : Groundbreakers
Low-Income Housing Was Dad's Dream
A Tidal Wave of Translations : GHOSTS By Morio Kita , Translated by Dennis Keene (Kodansha International: $18.95; 193 pp.)
NON FICTION
ELECTIONS / SAN GABRIEL : Council Races Exhibit Little of Past Anger
Caltech Receives Price Charities' $250,000 Gift
Plant Closing Hits New England Town Like A-Bomb
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HISTORY : How the West Was
Lawsuit Alleges Misuse of Funds by 2 on Norwalk Council
Stanley Sheinbaum : Applying His ACLU Past to New Role on Police Commission
FAMILY FAIR: A family event sponsored by...
The Killing Field : Ecosystem: Santa Catalina Island Conservancy maintains that the goat population must be slaughtered to restore the natural flora and fauna. Nearly 6,000 have been killed in the last three years.
FILLMORE : Fall Leaves Victim Unconscious in Rain
Gates Assails Reform Measure in Wilmington Speech
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : No Major Lineup Changes Are Expected, Claire Says
KATELLA RELAYS : Santa Ana Valley Quickly Makes Its Case
Kings Qualify, but for What? : Hockey: A 5-2 victory over Flames puts L.A. in playoffs, but Stanley Cup may be empty if players go on strike.
ROUNDUP : Savage Gets Up, Miami Downs North Carolina
A Toyota Eagle fielded by former winner...
Mater Dei Is Overwhelmed by Kidd Stuff : Division I boys: Guard is the star as Alameda St. Joseph wins, 59-37. Margin of victory is biggest since State tournament was revived in 1981.
Sockers' Collins Might Miss MSL Playoffs : Soccer: Defensive standout is recovering from knee surgery to repair torn cartilage.
MISSING IN ACTION: By his own chest-thumping...
TELEVISION : Sweet Sixteen? : After misfiring with 15 other newsmagazines, NBC believes it has an attractive formula for its 'Dateline' show
Serpent's Teeth : THIS WAY MADNESS LIES By Thomas W. Simpson , (Warner Books: $19.95; 400 pp.)
Air Force F-15s Intercept 2 Russian Bombers
75% of Renters Neglect to Insure Personal Property
City of Industry : Council Election Canceled
ELECTIONS: CITY COUNCIL : Mudslinging Gets Even Nastier as New Political Group Enters Fray : Politics: Rivals say Malibu Grassroots Movement, which opposes two incumbents, has been using 'McCarthy-like tactics.'
Flapjacks Selling Like Hotcakes at Cafe
George W. Anderson; Former Chief of Naval Operations, Four-Star Admiral
Brea-Olinda Girls Champs; Mater Dei Loses
Developer Seeks Delay in Road Improvements : Traffic: Channel Gateway builder says the sprawling project is progressing slowly and producing fewer vehicle trips than expected. The request has outraged opponents but has Ruth Galanter's support.
Chanting Zulus March in Johannesburg
Bush Must Bring Back Pat--and All His Flock
No Rain on Swallows Week Parade : Celebration: Skies clear just in time for the annual festivities. An estimated 8,000 spectators cheer 159 groups in the procession.
DOCTOR CHARGED: A trial is scheduled to...
At 77, He's Still Winning the Key Points in Game of Life
HORSE RACING : Journeyman Jockey Finds Way to Kentucky
Trojans Get Stung at Buzzer : Midwest Regional: Georgia Tech's Forrest hits three-pointer as time runs out to eliminate USC, 79-78.
Bo's Status Is Matter of Great Debate
Some Helpful Guides for Inexpensive U.S. Travel : Publications offer tips on lodging and group tour rates for biking and cycling.
Better Days on the Way for Local Tourism : Travel: With more people booking summer vacations in the Southland, the industry looks forward to an upswing after two years of recession.
ON REAL ESTATE : Keep Most Tax Records for 3 Years
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS : Smaller Yachts Sail in Caribbean and Riviera
Need Overrules Safety Fears at Bulgarian Nuclear Plant
Nothing Leisurely About Time Off : Lifestyles: Workers find there aren't enough hours in the day. Most in a new study said they would trade part of the paycheck for an extra day off.
Italian Bank Wants U.S. to Pay Off Loans to Iraq
Sometimes, Talking With Animals Goes Without Saying
Civil Rights Battles Trained CIA Lawyer
6 in Family Found Slain in Apparent Murder, Suicide
Only Relevant Issue Is Trust and Integrity : A shaken Dow Corning exits the breast-implant business
SAN DIEGO : Kidnaping Foiled as Victim Leaps From Car
SAN DIEGO : Garage Fire Spreads, Destroys Entire House
Rains Ease as Crews Try to Contain Sewage Spill : Weather: Workers seek to confine 8 million gallons released during power outage. Wreckage of 100-vehicle pileup is cleared from I-15.
Alaska Faces Painful Changes as Oil Income Shrinks
THE STATE OF THE WORLD: A Worldwatch...
Senior Housing Options Will Be Explored at Fair
PORTRAITS OF PASSION: Aging: Defying the Myth...
Cheju: Korea's Honeymoon Island : Newlyweds arrive by the hundreds of thousands to 'the place way over there.'
Owners of Devalued Property May Apply for Tax Reduction
POCKET GUIDE TO THE HUMANE CONTROL OF...
ELECTIONS / LA VERNE : Plot Thickens in Vote on Movie Theater
Story of Nubia, Important Ancient African Civilization, Given New Life : Archeology: Building of dam unlocks archeological secrets. Museum display reflects new appreciation of sophisticated culture.
Singing a Different Tune : After a Look Inside Opera, Youths Say It's Not So Bad After All
COLUMN RIGHT/ JOHN ARQUILLA : Even Now, Hussein Serves a U.S. Purpose : Bush was right, first to aid Iraq and later to pull back short of destroying a nation.
Looking Back at the 1962 Gubernatorial Race : Debate: Edmund G. (Pat) Brown and ex-President's former campaign manager discuss the election at Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace.
Indiana Goes Around LSU, O'Neal, 89-79
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : A's in a Season-Long Salary Drive
CYPRESS HILL : Rap Trio Takes Pro-Pot, Pro-Life Stance
Baroque Bordello : THE LOVE QUEEN OF THE AMAZON By Cecile Pineda (Little, Brown: $19.95; 264 pp.)
MGM: When the Lion Roars by Peter Hay (Turner Publishing: $50; 336 pp.).
Group Files to Put No-Camping Law on Ballot : Homeless: Initiative effort comes even though council is preparing to prohibit encampments.
Tougher Laws for Hawaii Tour Sales : Tourism: Outlets that sell island activities have been accused of misleading and sometimes high-pressure selling tactics. Regulation should aid travelers.
The Attack of Sam the Hammer
THE HOUSE
Teens Know Better, but Smoke Anyway
'The Simpsons' A-List
JULIE TAYMOR: Redefining 'Playhouse'
Brazil Environment Officials Fired
A Sense of Closure : The Mother of One Teen-Ager Slain by Harris Says Her Long Ordeal Will Not End Until the Killer Is Executed
Odetics Inc.: The Anaheim technology company posted...
Praying Mantis May Have Had Prayer Answered
An Exercise in Public Drowning : PORTRAIT OF AN EYE : Three Novels By Kathy Acker , (Pantheon Books: $15, cloth; $12, paper; 310 pp.)
$4M Getaway . . . Next Oprah!
Peak Experience in Santa Barbara
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Boy's Fatal Illness Traced to Hospital
Grand Hotel (TMC Tuesday at 2:05 p.m.)...
Montana Vote Could Set Course for State's Future : Election: It has lost one of its two House seats. Residents must choose between conservative and liberal.
PLATFORM : Debate Is Simplistic
Stakeout Volunteers Get a Look at Being Eyes of Police
Leasing Jail Space Could Be Fast Solution : * Arrangement Would Serve Both San Diego and Orange Counties in the Short Term
WEST REGIONAL : Florida State's Trap Snares Georgetown
Football
HORSE RACING : For U.S. 3-Year-Olds, Swale Provides a Clue for Class
From Best Dunks to Bad Fans, Everyone Deserves an Award
Clippers Peeking at Scoreboard : Pro basketball: They see a 114-87 victory over Nuggets and also some help in the standings from other teams.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDUP
FEODOR CHALIAPIN: "Prima Voce." Various orchestras, conductors...
California IN BRIEF : VENTURA : Youth Is First to Get Mandated Life Term
Caltrans Funds 3 South Bay Highway Projects
Nothing to Sniff At : Pollen Rates Have Almost Doubled, Triggering Allergy Misery
ESPN Increases Coverage of Auto Races at Ventura
Northridge Pays Back Fresno State on Way to Title
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Despite Brought To Mind's Scratch, It Was a Banner Day for McAnally
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : Someone Rewrote the Script
Wings Hand Gulls 8th Straight Road Loss
Swimming
COLUMN ONE : Brown an Enigmatic Insurgent : He has won support blasting the system, but some voters wonder how he'd implement his ideas. Politicians have learned not to take him too lightly--or too seriously.
Notes about your surroundings.
Elder Begins Bid to Reopen Old Todd Yard : San Pedro: Assemblyman wants the state to help find a new shipbuilder for the site. He asks the port to delay selling the property's assets.
World War II Stamp Set Is Post Office Bestseller
El Segundo Council Fires City Manager; Blames His 'Style'
SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: March 21
VENTURA COUNTY : Early Retirements to Save $900,000
DeGrandis, Sande in Main Bout
SEARCHING FOR SAND DOLLARS : Mike Boehle Is One of 100 or So Players Struggling to Make Ends Meet--and Maybe Hit It Big--on the Pro Tour
1st State Title Caps Monarchs' Proud Basketball History : Division III: Only the championship was missing from school's trophy case. The boys team delivered with a 79-72 victory over Monterey Seaside.
COVER STORY : A Cut Above : Alexis Smith has expanded collage to monumental proportions, mixing pop culture images with snippets of fiction
A Benefit in the Spirit of Willie Dixon
ROCK DOCKET: There's another Nirvana, and...
STAGE : Examining the 'Scar' Tissue : With his film career on hold and his birthdays mounting, Ed Harris returns to the theater and a role that is making him review his life
No Stopping O'Neal, but Indiana Goes On : West Regional: Hoosiers advance with 89-79 victory despite 36 points by Louisiana State center.
1991-92 TIMES ALL-COUNTY TEAM: BOYS
SMALL FACES: Waterboys leader Mike Scott is...
Short Sellers Have Hard Year as Market Booms
Pet Door Saves Energy--and a Lot of Your Time
Under Attack : GIRLS LEAN BACK EVERYWHERE: The Law of Obscenity and the Assault on Genius By Edward de Grazia (Random House: $30; 688 pp.)
EIGHT YARDS, DOWN AND OUT by...
AMERICA: WHAT WENT WRONG? by Donald L....
Tough Medicine for a Sick America : Sick of Liberal and Conservative Failures Sociologist Amitai Etzioni Called Together His Friends a Few Years Ago and Came Up With a Big New Idea--Communitarianism, a Prescription for the We Decade
This Summer, He Will Really Be the Talk of Moscow
Naturalists Try to Save Endangered Tagua, Once Thought to Be Extinct
Transit Officials, Hospital Studying Rail Link : Transportation: The joint-development scheme is seen as a way to help pay subway costs, give Childrens Hospital space to grow and revive the commercial area.
Temple City : Firm to Study Downtown
Private School Hires Headmaster, Aims for Opening : Education: After two years in the idea stage, the prep school plan has reached a turning point. Now it needs a site.
Thanks, Jerry, for Four More Years of Hell
TODAY'S GAMES : Montana Will Be First Test for Third-Seeded Trojans
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Streak Hits 8 Before Loss
Jordan Saves Face in Joining Olympic Team
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Schoolland Douses Faith Baptist, 80-70 : Division V boys: Ripon Christian center heats up in the second quarter and finishes with a season-high 36 points.
Ross Settles in, Bears Down
New Rules by Water District May Threaten Development : Resources: Pico officials say requiring purchase of water rights is necessary to ensure future supplies. But the cost may make developers think twice before going ahead with projects.
South Pasadena : Budget Problems Foreseen
Hosea Williams Enters Treatment Center
Check Scandal
Keep Your Guard Up, Rocky, Here Come the Rockettes
Ventura School Places Priority on Self-Esteem : Education: The classroom program is aimed at helping the elementary students reject drugs, alcohol, smoking and gangs.
Knights Falter in Bid for Girls Title, 73-66 : Division II: Bishop Montgomery was ahead by five with less than two minutes left. But the team loses in double overtime.
MOTOR RACING NOTES : Charlotte Speedway Sees the Light
State Law Rules 'in Spite of ' Association CC
THE BIZ
Hard Labor : In the Commonwealth of Independent States, says Dr. Vera Matdeyenko, giving birth is a nightmare. The Moscow obstetrician is touring hospitals and birthing centers here as part of an effort to implement kinder and safer methods back home.
Cambodian Accord Imperiled by Continued Fighting : Asia: Guerrilla, government forces battle in a strategic region as big U.N. peacekeeping mission gets under way.
Baldwin Park : New Radios for Police
Job Conflict: How Do Hours Add Up?
Tiny Park Source of Sizable Gang Problem : Crime: City debates solutions, which are to close it or increase security, install lights and keep park open for neighborhood children.
Claremont : College Athletic Expansion
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : In Hermosa Beach, they're pumping pedals to catch a thief.
Only Pain Remains for Lombardi : Chronic Aches Remind Former Catcher of Unfulfilled Potential
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL / STATE GIRLS' DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP : Peninsula Defeats Monta Vista
A Second Opinion on Selling Interest in House
Bunny-Tired Aussies Tout 'Easter Bilby'
The Grand Mrs. Astor, a Young 90, Works Hard at Giving Away Money : Philanthropy: Always elegantly dressed and coiffed, the widow of Vincent Astor has about $1 million a year to donate.
More Than 20 Killed as Turkish Forces, Kurds Clash During New Year Protests
Clinton Lashes Out at Brown Over Campaign Finance Reform : Politics: Arkansas governor accuses rival of hypocrisy during Buffalo, N.Y., debate. He turns down challenge to debate money issue in Harlem.
Out of Character : The Politics of Al Waxman Go Beyond Acting
Filling the Empty East Mesa Jail : Leasing space to Orange County is appealing, but only on a short-term basis
Libraries' Young Patrons Are Often Latchkey Children : Trends: Working parents view facilities as a safe after-school refuge. Librarians don't want to discourage users, but caution that they are not baby-sitters.
Rain Forces Oil Into Streets Near Van Nuys Airport
Robber Posing as Store Employee Can't Pull It Off
Chimps Make a Break for It at L.A. Zoo
Controversy a Growth Issue in Seal Beach Council Race : Election: The incumbent says developers are trying to take over. His challenger, a real estate broker, says the city is stagnant.
PREP BASKETBALL: STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : GIRLS' DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP : Peninsula Finds Stride, Reaches Promised Land
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL /STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDUP : Boseman Leads Morningside to Title
JAZZ : NEW RELEASES
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : WHO TO CALL? : Today's Cast: Stone, Streisand, Levinson
SUGARCUBES : Icelandic Band Rescues the Action Life
Last to First to . . . : After Miracle Comebacks of 1991 Season, Status Quo Now Appeals to Twins, Braves : Minnesota Downplays Loss of Morris, Touts Smiley
TELEVISION : THE FAILURES
Spring Good Time to Adjust Screen Closer
Guidebook : Asia-Pacific Foreign Tourist Offices
PHOTOGRAPHER'S PORTFOLIO : Faces of Asia
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (ABC Sunday at 9...
Rearranging Furniture to Please Spirits in Ancient Art of Feng Shui
Residents Have Say in Plan for Sammis Site
Business Tabloid to Debut April 7
Ready for an Eye for an Eye : Coping: Mother of one of the boys killed by Robert Alton Harris can finally talk about the tragedy. But she says she won't feel at peace until she watches her son's killer die in the gas chamber.
Whitson to Get More Tests on Elbow
Struggling but Full of Life : Neonatal Unit Gives Ailing Newborns a Place to Heal
2-A All-Stars Turn Speed on Taller Foes
Last to First to . . . : After Miracle Comebacks of 1991 Season, Status Quo Now Appeals to Twins, Braves : Atlanta Hopes to Overcome Distractions Glory Brings
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Grahe Helps His Chances of Earning the No. 4 Spot
Definition of Terms for Understanding Rentals
THE SURVIVAL OF THE BARK CANOE ...
SOLUTIONS
The Great Beef Boondoggle : BEYOND BEEF The Rise and Fall of the Cattle Culture By Jeremy Rifkin , (Dutton: $21; 304 pp.)
Firm's 25th Anniversary
ELECTIONS / MONROVIA POLICE : Voters to Decide if Modern Station Is Worth the Cost
Referendum on Quality of Life : Growth: Heated debate over $2-billion Moreno Valley project pits pro-development forces who promise jobs against those who say it will further erode the frayed desert area.
Zimbabwe's 2nd Largest City May Die of Thirst
Global Alliances Shifting From Political to Economic : Transition: Trade is the new glue that binds nations, playing a bigger role in shaping world events.
DIVERSIONS : The Desert in Bloom : Springtime: The Anza-Borrego Desert is sprouting with new life that is attracting carloads of flower buffs.
Patients Allege Gynecologist Hated Women : Victims: Investigators say a Tustin doctor accused of molestation may have been out to punish females. More than 160 have come forward to accuse the physician of misconduct.
PERSPECTIVES ON WOMEN : Goodby to the 'Lady of the Manor' : It's time Americans recognized that presidential wives can contribute as much to political life as their men.
Safeguard Health Enterprises: The Anaheim operator of...
Prime Time at Tokyo's Ueno Park Is a Rich Show of Cherry Blossoms : It's a lovely stretch of nature hugged by high-rises, but the real draw is the people.
A SHOT IN THE DARK : Tracking Hate Crimes by Gender Is Commendable, but Will It Save Any Lives?
Here's a Salad With Social Purpose : Bangkok restaurant serves a mix of shrimp, cabbage and, uh, condom look-alikes.
The Incredible Shrinking Course Load at Pricey UC : Education: With students having to stay in school longer to get degrees, some call for professors to teach more. But that's not where the money is.
Man Slain for Car at Mall in Lakewood
Officer Briefly Taken Hostage in Bank Holdup
CSUN Men, Women Post Track Wins at Long Beach
Miscellany
TODAY'S GAMES : Tulane's Posse Rides in Search of Cowboys
TV COMMENTARY : Valvano Learning to Live With Criticism
Vacation Bookings for 1992 Point to a Tourism Upswing for State : Travel: The industry looks forward to better business after two years of recession. Southland theme parks are ready to unveil several new attractions.
Why Interest Rate Policy Isn't Enough to Give Economy the Jump-Start It Needs
THE GRAND HOTEL BABYLON by Arthur...
Showing Good Taste in Hong Kong : The city's culinary tradition even includes a passion for oranges.
Macau's Islands Provide a Relaxing Getaway : Away from the lively peninsula life, Taipa and Coloane offer rest and relaxation.