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Names in the News - Aug. 24, 1992
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Names in the News - Aug. 24, 1992
Going Back Home to Help : Laotian, Vietnamese and Cambodian Refugees Are Returning to Their War-Ravaged Countries With New-Found Western Business Skills
Bush O.C. Troubles Not Being Felt Financially : Campaign: The Republican ticket is outpacing Clinton-Gore by a nearly 3-1 margin in contributions.
Shasta Residents Return; Fire Threat Easing
One Million Flee Hurricane's Path : Storm: Andrew threatens disaster as it roars toward populous southeast Florida. Winds hit 150 m.p.h.
One Million Flee Hurricane's Path : Storm: Andrew packs disaster as it roars toward populous southeast Florida. Winds hit 150 m.p.h.
Southern California Job Market : When Heads Roll : WHAT TO DO TO KEEP YOUR JOB OR PREPARE FOR A NEW ONE
Bush Scoffs at Critics, Calls Clinton a 'Whiner' : Campaign: GOP attack is termed a 'gentle broadside.' The tone suggests that President will keep pressure on.
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Bets on Shiites to Tip Balance Against Hussein : Iraq: Repressed Muslims represent 55% of population. With coalition help, they may be ready to revolt.
Budget Progress Stalls in Senate : Finances: Education bill sidetracks negotiations between Democratic and Republican leaders in the upper house. Wilson immediately vetoes the measure.
Sense of Urgency Gripping Mideast Negotiators : Diplomacy: Baker will be missed as talks resume. U.S., Israeli and Arab political calculations are also involved.
Quayle Hopes to Lure Democrats on Florida Tour
Road to U.S. Was Opened by Hyundai
Valley Gardeners Turn to Heat-Loving Plants
Common Sense Helps Refinancing Go Well
Plea for Funds to Fix Swimming Pool Comes Up Almost Dry : Recreation: City officials receive less than $200 of the $300,000 needed. Little hope seen for reopening during current budget crisis.
Left at the Post
A Sooty Reminder of Nature's Power : Volcanoes: Second eruption since June dusts Alaska with a gritty ash that hampers breathing, fouls car and plane engines, and turns into a watery muck when it rains.
Treaty Fuels New Settler, Indian Feud
Bad Rap Beaten as All-Day Show Comes Off Peacefully
Bush Bungles Chance to Corral Reagan Democrats
Finley Gives, Perez Takes Advantage : Baseball: Homers by Hayes, Pat Kelly help Yankee pitcher beat Angels, 3-0, and end his drought.
Tour Veteran Matthies Decides to Call It a Career as a Player
White Prevails With Patience in Main Event at Ventura
Picking a Quarterback Won't Be a Snap : Chargers: While Humphries shakes off the rust and learns the system, Gagliano turns in another solid performance.
LATC WATCH: Should L.A.'s municipal theater center...
STAGE : The Tenor of His Career : With his starring role in "Falsettos" on Broadway, Michael Rupert has moved to the top ranks of the musical comedy field
Isao S. Matsuura has been appointed president...
Ammerman to Run Tax Office
TRAVEL INSIDER : How Cruise Lines Cope With QEII-Size Problems : Ships: Industry spends bundles to rectify passenger complaints. But some problems still need bailing out.
Superman and His Shrink : WHEN NIETZSCHE WEPT: A Novel of Obsession, By Irvin D. Yalom (Basic Books: $20; 306 pp.)
In the Footsteps of a Colorful British Colonialist
L.A. SPEAK
Caltrans Schedules Freeway Repair Work
Niagara Crew Stands Tall Living the Simple Life Aboard Ship
Macedonia--a Region by Any Other Name Would Be Called a Country : Recognition: Greece blocks international status for a Yugoslav republic that identifies itself with the land of Aristotle and Alexander the Great.
Azusa : Superintendent Search
Raped and 'Murdered' 19 Years Ago, Woman Returns to Death : Crime: She 'died' after 1973 attack that killed her sister, local sheriff says. Her plunge from a canyon bridge just sealed her fate.
Woody Allen Denies Crossing Incest Line : Relationships: The actor-director says he was never a father to Farrow's children. He also says her daughter asked him to take nude photos.
Lively Musicfest at the Park
State Parks Decline as Budget Tightens : Outdoors: Increased fees can't halt the erosion of facilities and services at scenic oceanfront campgrounds.
VALLEY COLLEGE : Students, Teachers Protest Cuts
4 Plead Guilty in Tax Fraud Case
A Look at History Reinforces the Idea That Dollar Is Due for a Rebound
David Anthony Wakefield has been elected to...
Canada's Beauty Secret : Little Visited Lake O'Hara in British Columbia Is an Alpine Paradise for Hikers and Cross-Country Skiers. Summer, Fall or Winter, It's . . .
Suggestions for garden work this week...
Stumbling Upon the 'News' in Houston
The Original Bad Boy
Computerized Home Has Thoughts of Its Own : Housing: A demonstration dwelling in the suburbs can answer the telephone, baby-sit, make the coffee, start the shower and a lot more.
States Saves Millions With Employee Tips
Recession Takes Toll on United Way's Charity : Services: Local groups are receiving less money because the stalled economy and the national organization's financial scandal have slowed contributions.
Putting L.A. on the Theatrical Map
Marine Clinging to Life After Shooting : Crime: She and a co-worker were shot on the El Toro base. The FBI says her ex-boyfriend, who'll be arraigned on attempted murder charges, stalked her for six years.
Today is your chance to enter a...
Supervisors Spare Costly Perks From Budget Cuts : Benefits: Board says the extras are needed. But some, including union leaders, criticize the decision.
LEUCADIA : Suspect in Transient Slaying Arrested
NAMES AND NUMBERS
Briseno Breaks Silence About King Beating : LAPD: Officer is defensive, bitter and angry as he describes his ordeal since that infamous night. He lashes out at politicians, the department and a co-defendant.
Election Shoo-In: A Tax Policy to Reward Saving
'Last Month' Rent Receipt May Be Prize
Trips for Campers Willing to Cook : Young adults share chores to keep costs down on American van trips.
Kurdistan's Season of Hope : AFTER CENTURIES WITH NO HOMELAND AND FEW FRIENDS, THE KURDS HAVE FOUND A NEW RADICALISM--AND A FRAGILE LIBERATION
Call Rewrite: Editor's Tale Needs Hollywood Ending
Feathers Flying : Peafowl Have Some Folks Upset--So Does Plan to Trap Them
UC Irvine Saddened by Death : Soccer: Freshman Terrie Cate dies three days after collapsing during first day of practice for women's team.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : CASTING COUCH : Free Ideas Here! We've Got Eyes Out for Mr. Magoo
Judy Ireland has been appointed senior vice...
Finding Guides on How to Read Annual Reports
Keeping Water Heater Perking
Orange County
Fire and Ice : FATHERS AND CROWS, By William T. Vollmann (Viking: $30; 990 pp.)
ON-RAMP
To Thine Own Selves Be True : A NEW BREED OF PSYCHOLOGISTS SAYS THERE'S NO ONE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION 'WHO AM I?'
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Sadako Ogata : U.N.'s Commissioner for Refugees Faces a World Filled With Upheaval
Notes about your surroundings.
Breweries Finance Efforts to Prevent Alcohol Abuse : Teen-agers: Beer industry programs seek to turn away underage drinkers and help children understand alcoholism.
After 50 Years, Dana Strand Is Still a Place to Start Out : Housing: Half a century ago, the project provided cheap accommodations for war workers. Now it is home to welfare recipients and the working poor.
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : El Segundo's on notice that the city clerk really needed a training session.
He Fled Persecution but Wound Up in a Cell : Immigration: Romanian sailor Vasile Boboaca expected to be granted political asylum. Instead, he was rejected and is a detainee.
Sheffield's Show Goes on: He Hits 2 More Homers : Padres: He is now at least a co-leader in every triple crown category. Hurst is the beneficiary in 4-2 triumph over Mets.
CHARGERS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : No Deals in Works for Wide Receiver
Emotionally Spent Voges Coming Back for an Encore : U.S. Amateur Champion Returns to Defend Title With Outlook on Life Sound, if Not His Golf Game
Miscellany
Dorough's Inspiration for Lyrics Comes From All Directions
A Star Role in Helping Children : New but expanding Virginia Avenue Project teams up artists and disadvantaged youths
POP MUSIC
Hip Hopping Through San Francisco Clubs
ALL BUT THE WALTZ: A Memoir of...
THE WINE LIST
Blue Jeans Will Win in the End : CASTRO'S FINAL HOUR: The Secret Story Behind The Coming Downfall of Communist Cuba, By Andres Oppenheimer (Simon and Schuster: $25; 423 pp.)
Meet Will Campbell, 'Good Ole Boy' Preacher, Writer With Crazy Ideas : Activist: Enigmatic Southerner, friend to blacks and rednecks alike, became a civil rights legend. His latest book lambastes social injustices.
Jean-Claude Tramont's 1981 All Night Long (KTLA...
World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : Rebels Accuse Foes of Killing 2,000
Changing Schools--Any Way They Can : Education: L.A. parents are going to great lengths, including falsifying records, to get their children into Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Culver City districts.
Budget Bills Advance; Veto Vowed : Capitol: Assembly sends two measures to Senate. A spokesman for governor says they are an attempt to undermine his talks with upper house.
World IN BRIEF : JORDAN : 'Abnormal' Cells Discovered in King
Tailhook Assn. Seeks to Shake Stigma, Rejoin Navy Team : With 1st Anniversary of Fated Convention Approaching, Reformed Group Says It Has Taken Its Share of Flak for the Military
Medieval March : Ventura: Thousands turn out for the County Fair Parade. Participants from Brownies to beauty queens embrace the Camelot theme.
Motorsports
Before Paez, Ruelas Will Get Dominguez
Football Is Back in Baltimore--Even if It's Only an Exhibition
Vincent Remains Adamant : Baseball: Commissioner refuses owners' request to call a special meeting and vows to serve out term.
JENNIFER BEALS SLOW DANCES TO HOLLYWOOD
Bentsen Urges OK of F-16 Jet Fighter Sales to Taiwan
New Charges Leveled at Brazil's President : Scandal: Latest revelations of corruption could strengthen expected attempt to impeach Collor.
AZUSA : Water Rates Increased
The Changing Face of the GOP : National GOP Looks More and More Like California's--Oh No!
Tracking a Killer in Tijuana : Health: Poor record-keeping and patient fear make it hard to compile accurate figures of AIDS cases. Some say they could be three to five times greater than the official figure.
Colorado Springs Takes Fate in Hand as Military Leaves : Diversification: Facing defense cutbacks, community leaders cast net for new industries ranging from high technology to nonprofit religious organizations.
Driver Sought in Fatal Crash
Fraud Disables State's Workers' Comp Program
COLUMN ONE : Every Day a Sick Day for Russia : In the cities and in the countryside, medical costs are soaring and ailments that were once conquered are staging a fierce comeback.
South Pasadena : Flag Lot Effort Opposed
Nickelodeon sets up camp with the family of 'For Better or Worse'
"The Best of Television" (Sunday at 4...
Bush Tells South the Issue Is Trust : Republicans: President focuses on single contrast while Rep. Gingrich calls Clinton and Gore's values 'weird' and ridicules a 'Woody Allen plank.'
A Drought That Never Dries Up : North and south will have to work together as never before
Rail Commuters to Have Easier Time Catching Feeder Bus
Arms Collectors Relive the Past With Modern 'War Fair'
Ravi Shankar Visited by Ex-Beatle While Being Treated at UCSD
Tracking a Killer in Tijuana : Volunteer: Lemon Grove real estate agent spents most of his spare time gathering supplies for or working at the Tijuana AIDS clinic, which treats 70 patients for free.
A Green Jewel : Tilling the Soil at Community Garden Produces Food, Friendships
Flight to Mexico With Lover Turns Into 40 Years Behind Iron Curtain : Fugitives: Woman, now back in San Francisco at age 75, became a housewife while the man she fled with became a star of Soviet microelectronics.
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
Of Bytes and Brokers : Computer Programs Designed for Realty Firms Speed Agents' Work, Expand Client Access to Listings and Mortgage Information
STYLE : WOMEN'S FALL FASHON : The Fall of It All
Black Aviators Celebrate Their Rich History
On View : The Writers' Stuff
Hello Again, Pop, From a Grandchild With Love
World IN BRIEF : AZERBAIJAN : Dozens Said to Die in Karabakh Attack
Anaheim Council Must Go Even Further : * Its Attention to Possible Conflict of Interest Is Laudable, but It Should Focus on Itself
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Men Arrested in Staged Robbery
Down the Lake From Geneva, Enchanted Ground : Paddle-Steamer Connects Pretty French Villages, One With an Ancient Country Fair
Are World's Beaches Clean Enough for Swimming? : Check with local authorities before swimming in waters near cities or factories.
BEACHES
CLIQUES
THE JOY OF BEING SINGLE by...
Cruises to Explore Costa Rica Coast : Adventure tours include land excursions with naturalist guides to five national parks.
REGIONAL REPORT : Cuts Increase Fire Danger, Officials Say
Sea Serpent Glides Into Folklore of Canadians
'Heart of Screenland' : From the Gabrielino Indians to gamblers looking for the fastest greyhound, Culver City enjoyed a rich, colorful past. A local writer tells all in a history published just in time for the city's 75th birthday.
Laguna Beach Debates Gay Vote's True Power : Politics: Openly gay Mayor Gentry says 'there's no question' of strength. But others say straight liberals help cause of tolerance more than city's still-closeted homosexuals.
Wary of Baghdad, U.S. Issues Travel Warnings
A Battle Against Bureaucracy and Blight : * Huntington Harbour Woman Has Led Crusade to Rid PCH of Illegally Parked Vehicles
Simi Activists Gain Clout Amid Battles With Developers
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Becker Wants to Win, but He Can't
Ex-Firefighter Trainee Gets 11 Years for Arson Fires
Kia Chief Tests Atmosphere for New Car Launch
Falling Prices Fail to Spur July Home Sales
RYAN WHITE: MY OWN STORY by...
FLOWERS FOR THE BROKEN by Benjamin...
Hollywood Bowl Deal Questioned by Promoters
Monks Threaten to Burn Selves in Protest Over Hotel
The Harvey Girls (Cinemax Monday at 9:30...
Baldwin Park : Youth Advisory Panel OKd
Germany Reconsiders Using Military Muscle--and No One Blinks : Diplomacy: After World War II, Europe was happy that Germany never wanted to send troops outside its borders. But now things are changing.
Weighing City's Liquid Assets : Council Looks at Plan to Dredge Lagoon and Develop Shoreline Aquatic Park
Campbell Soup Ads Must Mention Sodium Content
UCI Revives Plan for Health Sciences Center : Research: The university says the proposed $450-million complex would be a link to a planned biomedical industrial park the school hopes to develop with major medical and pharmaceutical companies.
Big Changes at Tiny Port of Hueneme : Ships: A quiet revolution in leadership in the Oxnard Harbor District has increased awareness of the maritime facility.
Assailants Fire Into Car; 2 Men Killed, 1 Hurt
English Only, Por Favor : HOLD YOUR TONGUE: Bilingualism and the Politics of English Only, By James Crawford (Addison-Wesley: $24.95; 320 pp.)
STYLE : GARDENS : Courting Quiet
Clinton Eases Stand on Auto Fuel Economy
Buoyed by Polls, Bush Roars Back Into Fight : Republicans: At rally with Quayle, President tells crowd to 'Get ready, 'cause here I come.'
At Least 2 Killed, Dozens Missing as Cruise Ship Sinks off Malaysia
'Clippers' Scan Pages to Send Their Own Message to Media
Quayle Mixes Politics, Nostalgia in Hometown : Campaign: Placid visit is a contrast to 1988, when hostility erupted between residents and press corps.
COLUMN LEFT / VIVIAN BERGER : A Holocaust Parallel Close to Home : The cyanide gas used in state executions is chemically the same as that used at Auschwitz.
COLUMN RIGHT / TOM BETHELL : Two Bushes: One Foreign, One Domestic : Upbringing accounts for the man's strengths, weaknesses; he's stronger now, but could lose.
POLICE CHIEF: Los Angeles Police Chief Willie...
Coming Out of Their Shells : Turtles on View at Open House
Police Raid Major Methamphetamine Lab, Jail Owner : Drugs: Investigators say arrests in park led to seizure in small industrial complex with a street value of $1.4 million.
Sun Valley Man, 20, Is Fatally Shot
Businesswomen at Lunch: Mastering New-World Order
Armed Palmdale Man Surrenders
Domingos No Longer an Unknown : Rams: Punter fills in as kicker and lifts unbeaten Rams to a 16-13 overtime victory over the Packers.
Terrie Cate, 18, an incoming freshman with...
Kickers Are a Different Breed
Showscan Corp. has announced the appointments of...
Walter H. Morris Jr. has been named...
More Studios Open Theme Park Attractions That Tie Into Their Movies : Entertainment: MCA, Paramount, Walt Disney and Time Warner now control 13 of the top 20 most popular parks in the U.S. and Canada.
Canadian Leaders OK Pact Aimed at Satisfying Quebec
MISSION COLLEGE : Fujimoto Named to Commission
SAN DIEGO : Driver Hospitalized After Hitting Cars
Ousted Hospital Board Member Says Successor Illegally Chosen
Kodiak Sees Growing Latino Community : Ethnic groups: Long a home to migrant workers, this Alaskan fishing port is attracting more immigrants from Latin America.
AFC Preview: Winner Gets Shot to Be Loser in Pasadena
Motorsports
If It Floats, It Can Win This Regatta
MEDIA WATCH : Fit to Print
The Willies, By BILLY COLLINS
'Dad, Let's Go See a Story'
RESTAURANTS : STILL A MAIN EVENT : A New Chef and Classic Dishes: Chinois Food Is Still Amazing. So Is the Attitude.
Video Haiku
Kyoto Temples Impose Ban on Patrons of Four Hotels Building Disputed High-Rise
Disneyland Keeps Watch Over 'Locals' : Recreation: Security officials says pass-holding teen-agers often cause problems at the amusement park. But young people say they are being harassed.
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : On Widgets and Aristotle: Retiring From Loyalty and University Life
Change Has Already Come to the County : * Sour Economy Puts Republicans Here in Restive Mood
School Classy Again After Fall Cleaning by Volunteers
Domingos Unknown No Longer : Rams: Punter fills in as the placekicker and lifts unbeaten L.A. to a 16-13 overtime victory over the Packers.
POP MUSIC
MOVIES : Out There, Struggling : There's been a flurry of gay-produced and gay-oriented independent films, but some filmmakers fear the wave has peaked and the money has dried up
Investing Overseas: It's a Roller-Coaster World
All That Glitters : BAY OF ARROWS, By Jay Parini (Henry Holt: $22.50; 384 pp.)
Los Angeles: 2050 : IN THE HEART OF THE VALLEY OF LOVE, By Cynthia Kadohata (Viking: $20; 224 pp.)
Familiar Face at Johnny Otis Festival
La Verne : Fight Against Auto Dealer
The Story of Kramer vs. Kramer : He's the city councilman . . . or maybe the journalist . . . or the lawyer or TV executive. Or maybe he's all of the above--but not the same guy. Confused? So's he.
Magic Age Ends Too Quickly for Parents
Law and Disorder : O.C. Judges, Attorneys Try to Keep Safe in Violent Courtrooms
Post-Putsch Russia: Is It Still a Reasonable Bet for the West? : A year later the same problems, and opportunities, remain
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : To Him, There Is One Place Like Home
PROFILE : The Mixmaster Maestro : John Mauceri is having a wonderful time, thank you very much, blending pops, opera and symphony work as 'the Garrison Keillor of conductors'
The Best Revenge : Writers and Hollywood
D.C. Agencies Spar Over Elm Trees : Washington: Park Service and Smithsonian at odds over steps needed to save 550 trees and limits on activities on 'nation's front yard.'
Nation IN BRIEF : IDAHO : Fugitive Surrounded After Fatal Shooting
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : Boxer Seeks to Sow Support in Central Valley
Taking a Bite of the Past
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : TRAILER CAMP : How Many Toys in His Attic?
MUSIC AND DANCE : BERLIOZ: "Symphonie fantastique."
BASEBALL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Port Now Running League of His Own
American Biodyne Inc. announced the appointment of...
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCEBOOK by Edith C....
Park Preserves Laguna's Coastal Hills
Home Improvement : Cooking Up Comparisons on Stoves
VCRs Bring Some Extra TLC Into Hospital Rooms
Lame-Duck Lawmaker Lectures Assembly on Deadlock : Budget: Legislator who failed to win renomination warns that they will be out of jobs too if they cannot break the stalemate.
Police Force Makes Its Pitch to Hire 100 New Officers : Law Enforcement: The City Council has decided to keep the department. Plans call for expanding its size by the time the Sheriff's Department contract expires next summer.
World IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Elections On Despite Bombings, Boycott
Issue: Pasadena's New Schools Chief : What would you like to tell Vera Vignes, the new superintendent of the Pasadena Unified School District?
A Time Not for Goodbys, but for Hellos
Gang Truce Offers No Letup in Random Street Violence : Crime: Police say hoodlums have turned aggression on citizens. Activists vow to hold protests until killing stops.
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Rocket, Satellite Destroyed Over Sea
SAN DIEGO : Stabbing Victim in Critical Condition
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Aug. 23-29
Critics Turn Up the Heat Over Frugal Gourmet's Style, Endorsements : Cooking: TV host Jeff Smith lambasted by food aficionados who say recipes aren't his--and aren't affordable. The popular author bites back.
WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL ASSN. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Dodd and Roque Try to Draw a Line in the Sand : Volleyball: The teammates, who have advanced into the semifinals, will attempt to end their tournament victory droughts today.
UCLA's Latest Texas Leaguer
Janine R. Padia has been appointed vice...
Harmless as a Puppydog : MR. CAPONE: The Real--and Complete--Story of Al Capone, By Robert J. Schoenberg (William Morrow & Co.: $23; 365 pp.)
STYLE : INTERIORS : An Open Invitation
Marcia Basichis has been promoted from vice...
Gary Marenzi has been named president of...
One--or More--for the Road
KEITH HARING, ANDY WARHOL AND WALT DISNEY...
South Pasadena : 54% Water Rate Hike Gains
Pasadena : Grants for the Arts Awarded
Both Sides Disdain Israel's New Policy on Settlements : Mideast: Two families--one Palestinian, one Jewish--agree construction limits are divisive.
Tracey Hampton-Butler, currently director of financial services...
Preservationists Score Narrow Win in Battle Over Walk Streets : Neighborhoods: Council waives requirement that property owners expand the walkways when they subdivide their lots. Fire officials warn that the lack of access poses risk.
Q: A 'World-Class' Colloquy ? A: A 'World-Class' Colloquy !
PLATFORM : Diversity Training
COMMENTARY ON AIDS : Community Effort Is Imperative in Halting Spread of Disease : In the ongoing campaign to curb transmission, we must not be sidetracked by the specter of new, AIDS-like viruses.
COUNTYWIDE : Private Sector Aids Condors' Release
2 Lanes of I-5, Grape St. to Close
BASEBALL : Wapnick Hopes Strong Finish Will Provide Impetus for '93
Miscellany
Miscellany
Southland Report
Looking Ahead to NFL Season: There Will Be No Looking Back
Motorsports
Another One-Run Loss for Dodgers : Baseball: Vizcaino's single drives home Dascenzo and caps a two-run ninth inning in the Cubs' 5-4 victory.
NFC Preview: Strength Is in the East
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Werner Recommends Riddoch Be Retained
Unlikely Collision of Restless Hearts Is at the Heart of 'Misconduct Allowed'
POP MUSIC : A 'News Junkie' and His Rap : 10 QUESTIONS : MICHAEL FRANTI : Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
Torrance Finishes 3rd at Series
Trying to Ride Out a Wave of Criticism : Water sports: Swamped by restrictions, Jet Ski boosters defend safety record and seek to reverse tide of legislation.
BASEBALL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Eckersley a Special Case in Oakland
Higgins Posts 1st Win; Hooper's Streak Ends at 5
Experiment With Transmitters Successful for Oilers in Superdome
MUSIC AND DANCE : SCHUBERT: Symphonies Nos. 5 and 8; "Rosamunde" Overture.
MUSIC : Saints and Sinners in Salzburg : The most imposing performance was offered not by a conductor, a soloist or an orchestra, but by new director Gerard Mortier
Manhattan Company Finds a Home for Its Comedy in L.A.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : CITY OF LIGHTS, CITY OF MOHICANS : Dying to See 'Last of the Mohicans'? Don't Hang Around the U.S.: Hop the Concorde
Repeating Won't Be Easy for 'Skins
Gilbert Just Fine in NFL Debut : Rams: Rookie doesn't dominate, but he gets plenty of Packers' attention and plays hard in his first game.
Marinovich Can't Rescue the Raiders : Pro football: He nearly pulls out a victory over the Redskins after a poor first half by Schroeder. Dickerson leads a resurgent L.A. rushing attack.
Thunder Rumble Wins Travers; Alydeed Eighth
A Sex Role About-Face : Rick Edelstein, a self-described typical Bronx male, writes and directs a play that praises women and disparages men