NEWS BRIEFS : Essay Contest Marks Discovery of America

To commemorate the fifth centenary in 1992 of the discovery of America, USC and others are sponsoring a contest for essays in English or Spanish on the theme “October 12th, 1492: The Meeting of Two Worlds.”

The essay contest is open to students enrolled in Southern California junior and senior high schools. Deadline is Oct. 12. Call for guidelines: (213) 743-5480 or 625-6798.