October 21, 2001

Brazil's government planners hope to harness Amazon basin's network of rivers to remedy severe energy shortages in urban areas far to south; photo; map; work is speeded up on world's third-largest dam on bend in Xingu River east of Altamira, which would increase country's hydroelectric capacity fifteen percent; photo; map; ambitious programs have so far generated only fierce opposition among local environmental and religious groups (M)

Expect more quick forays into Afghanistan by American special forces. That was the message from Pentagon officials after the assault Friday night by more than 100 Army Rangers and other elite forces, the first major ground operation in the war against Osama bin Laden's terrorist network and its Taliban protectors. RISK IS CERTAIN -- Mindful of the Soviet Union's sorry experience in Afghanistan, a decade of quagmire and the loss of 15,000 troops, American officials said they planned to rely on lightning raids by commando teams, operations expected to be short but intense. The aim, they said, is to surprise and outpace the enemy. But that also involves close combat and inevitable risk. American casualties are more than likely, it was suggested.

LACHANCE-Amos. The New York Times records with deep sorrow the passing of Amos Lachance, associated with The Times from 1965 to 2001.

Washington, DC, officials warn of budget shortfall of $245 million next year because of declining revenues and unexpected social service costs (S)

BERKOWITZ-Paul Norman. Of the Bronx, NY, on October 19, 2001. Son of the late Louis and Fanny Berkowitz. Born in Boston, MA, on January 22, 1921, the youngest of seven children. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Edith Berkowitz and three children, Dr. Murray R. Berkowitz and his wife D'Ann L. Swan-Berkowitz of Crofton, MD, Deborah M. Berkowitz and her husband George Moskowitz of Port Washington, NY, and Lewis A. Berkowitz, Esq., of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by his sister Jeanette Gebrowitz and six grandchildren, Aaron Berkowitz, Sarah Berkowitz, Rachel Berkowitz, Samantha Moskowitz, Jason Swan and Kyle Swan. His son George from a previous marriage predeceased him. Funeral service Sunday, 11 AM, Levayah-Garlick Funeral Home, 1091 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY. Interment King Solomon Cemetery, Clifton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society in his name.