October 27, 1996

Bob Dole, campaigning for President in California's Central Valley with Gov Pete Wilson and actress Bo Derek, continues attacks on Clinton Administration, offers rare mention of Hillary Rodham Clinton and scores Clinton's lack of military service; continues bid to appeal to families; complains of media bias against Republicans, again singling out New York Times (M)

South Africa is gambling that truth, rather than punishment for crimes, is best way to heal society; is offering amnesty to those who confess to atrocities committed under 40 years of apartheid; nation's truth commission is most powerful of its kind ever, with subpoena powers and right to offer amnesty case-by-case; photo (M)

United States Atty Kent B Alexander, clearing away suspicions that turned security guard from hero to pariah, says Richard A Jewell is no longer suspect in July 27 bombing at Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, letter to Jewell's lawyer; does not apologize to Jewell, but says Justice Department regrets probe became public, subjecting Jewell to intense publicity; photo (M)

Landmark Greek Revival church, built in 1846, is restored as student center for Polytechnic University in downtown Brooklyn; photo (S)

MAKING IT WORK 3 Pin-stripe suits. Cigars. Martinis. Lounge life is back, led by twentysomethings. NEW YORKERS & CO. 4 The Village Gate is back, but this time, it's in midtown. SHOPPING AROUND 12 MOVIE CLOCK 14 What's showing at the local movie houses, today through Thursday. PLAYING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD 16 Coney Island-style Shakespeare on the Lower East Side; the South Bronx art scene. GOOD EATING 16 Touring the Upper West Side; the attractive Cafe St. John; fresh seafood at Fish Restaurant. SOAPBOX 17 University Heights High talks back. And letters.