November 2, 1999

Article discusses reaction throughout National Football League to news that Walter Payton had died at age 45 from cancer; photo (M)

Sigmund Freud's theory of dreams wins a measure of vindication as new research suggests that dreaming involves higher brain centers--those involved in feeling, memory and vision; earlire studies relegated dreams to the most primative part of brain; new findings neither validate particulars of Freudian theory nor prove that dream interpretation is road to knowledge of unconscious activities of the mind; many psychoanalysts say new findings offer biological foundation for at least some of what Freud deduced from treating neurotic patients century ago; some of new insights come from new neuroimaging techniques that allow investigators to observe living brain; photos; diagram (M)

New York Knickerbockers forward Marcus Camby discusses his preparation for upcoming season; photo (M)

William C Rhoden Sports of The Times column discusses career of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton following his death from cancer at age 45; photo (M)

Pres Clinton hopes to close deal with China by end of November that will pave way for its entry into World Trade Organization even if Congress is unable to pass judgment on agreement until year 2000; administration has been engaged in series of secret exchanges with China since October 16 telephone call from Clinton to Pres Jiang Zemin; Clinton aides say he regards deal as his best shot at stabilizing American relations with China during last year in office; say he has offered to make first move to break long stalemate in talks, volunteering to send China's leaders details of agreement characterized as Washington's botton line; say he deeply regrets his rejection of far-reaching China trade deal in April (M)