World & Nation
‘Killer’ swan attacks Illinois caretaker until he drowns
April 16, 2012
Politics
Republican vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle was admitted to law school in 1970 through a special “equal opportunity” program designed to “reach out” to the poor, racial minorities and other students who might not be admitted through regular procedures, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Friday.
Sept. 10, 1988
California
The recent letter from Alice Goodkind, president of Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley, contains several misstatements, the most egregious being that the “San Dieguito River Valley land has always been flood plain, and has always been zoned agricultural--it was when the landowners bought it.”
Oct. 4, 1987
Coastal oil drilling backers aim to sidestep state’s barrier
Oct. 5, 2009
Travel & Experiences
The first time I saw Roy van de Hoek, he was standing alone in the rain on a muddy road, at a prearranged rendezvous site way out in the middle of nowhere.
Jan. 11, 1998
Movies
The following is a concise, sometimes contradictory sampling of film critics’ comments for 1986: “The Mission”--”The year’s most bloated, pretentious offering starred a comatose Robert De Niro.”
Jan. 18, 1987
Archives
The Hermes scarf. The quilted Chanel handbag. The Burberry raincoat. The mink coat.
March 28, 1985
Ministry of Gossip
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June 27, 2011
Gov. George Deukmejian’s nomination of Rep. Daniel E.
March 13, 1988
Music
Jazz great Cab Calloway, one of the last of the great swing-band musicians, flew home after collapsing during a show in Tokyo and underwent surgery here early today.
Dec. 28, 1988