- Sioux Receive Remains of 31 in Smithsonian Ceremony
- Film Triggers Mini-Stampede to Dude Ranches
- Tips on Cutting Your Flowers for Those Indoor Arrangements
- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS : Flicking Back to Television's Past
- Controversial Chamber Consultant Resigns : Redevelopment: Activists had questioned the use of taxpayer money to pay an ex-aide to Councilman Michael Woo. She was hired to organize merchants.
- Gourley Says the Border Needs Order
- Manure Hauler Gets a Neigh : Business: A small company is fighting Norco's franchised waste hauler over rights to horse dung.
- COLUMN ONE : Stumbling Over Sex in the Press : Fluctuating between skittishness and sensationalism, editors and reporters keep fumbling--whether the subject is AIDS, rape or the behavior of politicians.
- FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Weekly Motorists' Advisory
- So, What Is the Big Deal Over Pee-wee?
- Mini-Mall's Prospects Get Brighter in Fog : Development: Coastal Commission votes in far-off Eureka to reconsider the project as weather keeps foes' lawyer up in the air.
- Ed the Dog Has His Day in the Sun and Then Some in Nebraska Hamlet : Lifestyle: The basset hound has become the center of attraction in this one-street town, and he doesn't mind all the attention.
- NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Hurricane May Miss N. Carolina Coast
- Damage Is Minor as 2 Quakes Jolt Coastline
- San Marino : Bigger Traffic Signs Urged
- New Fighting Shatters Cease-Fire in Croatia
- Tee Time for Rockers : It's the Greening of America '90s Style as Musicians and Entertainment Industry Execs Make Golf Their Game of Choice
- The Pillory Reappears in Poland
- More Men Are Staying Home--and Liking It : Trends: The number of househusbands has risen by about 50,000 over 20 years. Still, most businesses aren't encouraging paternity leaves.
- On the Road Again : THE WHISTLING SONG, <i> By Stephen Beachy (W. W. Norton: $19.95; 393 pp.)</i>
- Home Improvement : Schoolhouse Earns an 'A'
- NONFICTION
- Reflections on Collections
- Claustrophobia by LAURA WHITEHORN
- Restaurants : THE OLIVE PIT : It's Hip, Dark and Loud, With High Prices and Lousy Service; No Wonder It's Popular
- Partnerships for Low-Cost Housing Seminar Subject
- Pointing Way to Prosperity for East Europe Countries
- Gardening : Hydroponic Garden Really Makes Water Work
- TALES FROM THE MOUNTAIN by Michael...
- All Eyes Are Focused on Israel to Untangle the Hostage Snare : Diplomacy: Who will make the first move? To get its missing servicemen, Israel will try just about anything--even cutting a deal.
- Trees Get Expert's Stump of Approval : Environment: Alden Kelley will fight cities, developers and homeowners to come to the aid of Southland greenery.
- Stuart Karl: A Man Ahead of His Time Runs Out of It
- Toxic Waste Scare Is Missing Something : Westminster Residents Lack Initiative, Organization Needed to Ensure Quick Cleanup
- MUNCHING MELON: A watermelon-eating contest is scheduled...
- Soviets Outclass U.S. Soccer Team, 2-1
- It Hurts Just to Watch : While He Is Thankful That He Wasn't Seriously Injured, Being on the Sideline Still Is Painful for USC's Burns
- Now This Is a Slugger the Fans Love to Hate
- Visitor Bureaus Provide More Than Brochures
- The Longest-Running Soap Opera in the Americas : While the Argentine President Flirts With Actresses, Races Boats and Fights With His Estranged Wife in Public, His Once-Rich Nation Falls Deeper Into Despair
- NONFICTION
- Circling the Drain : FORCE MAJEURE, <i> By Bruce Wagner (Random House: $23; 474 pp.)</i>
- Your Mortgage : Loan Payment Switch Scam Targets the Unwary
- NONFICTION
- Cucumber 'Thorns'
- IRA Bomb Kills Soldier
- Prison Brings Freedom to Arkansas Town
- Calls Mount for Probe of Sheriff's Department : Law enforcement: Officials deny that deputies are using excessive force as agency faces more turmoil.
- Computer Users: Maybe It's Time to Change PSSWRD
- A Splashy Performance
- Bill Would Allow City to Skirt Housing Rule : Redevelopment: Legislation would let city agency donate land to Diamond Bar for a school instead of providing low- and moderate-income housing.
- Latinos Hope Center Will Be Unifying Force : Culture: In addition to food giveaways and athletic programs, officials hope to offer classes and provide jobs and immigration information.
- New Tombs Depict Elite's Dream World : Egypt: Crypts for Pharaonic officials were more like museums than burial chambers. The fine paintings found there also revealed farming and other scenes of daily life.
- Plan to Recruit Bilingual Firefighters Is Scrapped : Employment: The Personnel Board cancels the program because of charges it was discriminatory.
- Boy, 13, Armed With Bat Sends Intruder Fleeing
- The Life and Times of Judge Roy...
- Cuba Curbs Reliance on Soviets : Trade: Benefactor's upheaval has a worried Castro seeking economic self-sufficiency.
- Pope Speaks in Support of Croatia : Eastern Europe: The pontiff, visiting Hungary, also calls for international mediation to halt ethnic violence in Yugoslavia.
- Iraqi Papers Denounce U.N.'s 'Unjust' Resolutions on Oil Sale
- Walnut : Shrubbery to Be Recycled
- Scrapbooks of War-Era Sweethearts Preserve 'Memphis Belle' Fairy Tale : History: The young pilot put his sweetheart's likeness on the nose of a famous WWII bomber. Their romance died in the glare of a war bond tour.
- The Courts Have Let AIDS Patient Down, but Life Hasn't
- New York Times' Coverage of Florida Rape Case Debated : Ethics: First, the paper printed an inflammatory profile of the alleged victim--including her name. Then it ran a more flattering story about the accused rapist, William Kennedy Smith.
- Five-year-old Lucie Arnaz and 4-year-old Desi make...
- Recipe for a Strong Woman's Demise: Pain and a Promise Kept : Dilemma: Agony, despair and fear of financial ruin were a lethal combination for a mother and her devoted son.
- Military Personnel Arrested on Charges of Killing Civilians
- U.S. Hoping to Turn Corner in Terrorism War
- Boys Club Official Opens the Door to Girls
- COLUMN LEFT/ ROBERT G. TORRICELLI : Let Democracy Shine Through an Open Door : We don't have to accept Castro to increase ties with Cuba.
- PLATFORM : Learning to Think
- The Particular Pain of 'Friendly Fire' : Why did the rate of these casualties soar in the Gulf War?
- High Vacancy Rates Mean Sweet Deals for Renters : Apartments: A five-year construction explosion and the recession have kept units empty and rent increases low. Some owners offer move-in incentives.
- 'Bad Porno Queen' Now 'Class Act' : Erotica: Some people in Hermosa Beach still dislike Vada Klein's business, but her long battle for personal acceptance is mostly won.
- Slaying Tied to Robberies
- One-Month Delay Ordered in Ex-ROTC Leader's Trial
- LOTTERY RESULTS: Aug. 18
- Jammed Road to Higher Education : City Colleges Face Record Enrollment
- Toxic Discharges
- Scandal and Intrigue Surrounded Beach's Namesake
- Rebellious Soldiers Guilty
- Down for the Count? : This election could still be a contender : Putting Oomph in the Campaign
- A Game Plan That Might Not Play Out : Idea for County's Own CIF Section Tempts, Troubles
- Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Aug. 18-24
- Obituaries
- Ex-Member of Panel to Be Charged Over Votes : Jobs training: Robert Munoz is accused of supporting a state contract with a firm that paid him a $40,000 consultant's fee.
- Mary Ann Schierholz has been named principal...
- Wilmington is throwing a party at Banning...
- 'Horse People' Suffer Death in the Family
- Notes about your surroundings.
- Teen Witnesses Set to Testify in Prom Night Slaying Trial : Courts: Defense attorney will argue that sleeping girl's shooting death at a hotel party was a 'tragic accident.' Prosecutors are ready to urge a first-degree murder conviction.
- COMMENTARY ON TAXES : It's 'Maintenance Assessment' Law That Needs Repair Work : School districts' whitewash isn't fooling the taxpayer. Cracks in Proposition 13's foundation are showing.
- This Pitcher Is Really Way Out in Left Field
- Burnished Bronze Suffers Broken Leg
- Notre Dame's Klein Notches Golf Win
- Terry Norris Must Ponder Next Fight
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Becker, Sampras Reach U.S. Hardcourts Final
- New Directions for Sean Penn
- Jolly Ho, It's the Renaissance Festival
- Governors Urge New Approach to Health Care Reform : Medicine: Task force's plan stresses gradual change at the state level over quick federal action. Proposals now in Congress draw skepticism.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : LINCOLN : 5,000 Turkeys Die at Breeding Farm
- Doctor Who Aided Suicide Cleared of Misconduct
- West Covina : Renovation Loan Approved
- 'MIA Photos' Bring Sense of Deja Vu From 15 Years Ago
- PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : My Dream of Enforcing the Law Became a Nightmare
- LAX Van Rules Stir Trouble : Shuttles: Some firms are trying to evade the regulations, personnel and airport officials say. Such actions have led to fights and protests.
- WATER WATCH
- It's a Hydrangea of a Different Color Now
- Oxford Revisited
- Pansies Dress Up Flower Beds, Keep Gardens in Color
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- The Last of His Kind : THE LAST LEOPARD: A Life of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, <i> By David Gilmour (Pantheon Books: $22; 223 pp.)</i>
- Selling Your House in 90 Days Without an Agent
- Although not all European countries require an...
- Rape Case Detective Suspected an Officer : Crime: Victims' descriptions of assailant's behavior and failure of stakeouts led investigator to hypothesis, he says.
- Sad Tale in Irish Famine Victim's Diary
- Schools Face Uncertainty in New Year : Education: This could be a watershed period as districts try to deal with drastic budget cuts and an influx of new students.
- Celebrate summer by sinking your teeth into...
- A Nation Apologizes : Japanese Restaurateur Was Denied Citizenship, but His Home Is Being Declared a Landmark
- Style : GARDENS : Sitting Pretty
- Foam Pad Under Water Heater Gives Insulation
- Sore Winner : A WHOLE DIFFERENT BALLGAME: The Sport and Business of Baseball, <i> By Marvin Miller (Birch Lane Press / Carol Publishing Group: $21.95; 336 pp.)</i>
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HIGH TECH : Power Tools
- States Look at Hawaii's Rx for Health Insurance Costs : Medicine: The system covers virtually all, with little economic disruption. But will it work on the Mainland?
- Soviets Recapture Escaped 'Cannibal'
- Long School Year Makes Sense to Low-Income Parents
- COLUMN RIGHT/ MICHAEL M. BERGER : Bradley Plan Would Pick Wrong Pockets : If the city wants housing, pay for it. Don't extort money from the nearest businessman.
- Financial Institutions, Grown Fat and Lazy, Now Must Slim Down : Banks: In the 1980s, only lean and productive manufacturers survived; now it's the financial-services industry's turn on the block.
- Arms Race Leaves a Troubling Legacy of Liquid Nuclear Waste : Environment: Billions of gallons were dumped on the ground at a Washington plant. There is little firm knowledge about how extensive the problem is, or when it may pose a hazard to humans.
- CSUN Names Dean Acting Vice President
- Arrested Policeman Jailed
- Encinitas Should Grab a Good Thing : Plan to utilize motel for very-low-income housing is a splendid opportunity
- Resurrection of the Hair Issue Is More Than a Bit Curious
- Riding High : In 1954 at Del Mar, Shoemaker Made Any Horse the Favorite as He Rode a Record 94 Winners,With 11 in a Memorable Two Days
- One Executive's Spinoff Begat Second Venture : Technology: After an industry veteran built his own computer company, two of his workers found a non-competitive application for a business.
- Pepper Picking Tips
- Stirring Up a New Company for Sea Vacations
- Prune Pyracantha After Berry Peak
- Wire Bins Can Be Made for Small Composting
- Don Laughlin's Desert Dream : From a Run-Down Bait Shop on the Colorado River, He Built a Gambling Mecca. And While He Dances the Night Away, His Town Just Keeps Growing.
- Plant Security : Prickly plants help to discourage burglars, vandals and even deer
- Reading the Fine Print of Loan Terms
- High-Tech Spinoffs: Pathway to Innovation for Entrepreneurs : Ventures: Proponents say they allow employees to test their ideas in the marketplace, but some employers say they foster disloyalty.
- Living Up to 'Ozzie and Harriet' Image : Montrose: Part in Glendale, part unincorporated, this community of older homes is where neighbors still know your name.
- * Check brown spots in lawns for...
- NONFICTION
- Hikers Can Get All Wet at Big Sur
- A Display of Trust at Royal Ontario Museum
- Profile : Independent Isabella
- Fast-Food Plan Leaves Bad Taste : Land use: Merchants and residents protest proposal that would place eatery in quaint, tree-lined Village.
- ROAD NOTES
- More Lawmakers Fall in Bribery Probe : Government: Nearly a tenth of South Carolina's legislators have either admitted or been convicted of wrongdoing. More than 40 cases are still being investigated.
- Bush Chides Abortion Protesters : Presidency: He criticizes tactics of demonstrators in Wichita. About 2,100 people have been arrested there, accused of defying a federal judge's orders.
- Five Star Final (TMC Wednesday at 4:25...
- CARLA LAZZARESCHI : Dealer Financing May Be Best Way to Buy Car
- High-Tech Spinoffs: Pathway to Innovation for Entrepreneurs : Ventures: Proponents say they allow employees to test their ideas in the marketplace, but some employers say they foster disloyalty.
- Los Angeles County
- CHRIS WHITLEY : His Moody Blues Burn at Candlelight Sessions
- HOT SHOTS: It's been widely noted that...
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : West Coast Experimentation, '60s-Style : *** 1/2 JOHN CARTER & BOBBY BRADFORD QUARTET and HORACE TAPSCOTT QUINTET, "West Coast Hot", <i> Novus</i> /<i> RCA</i>
- Life Is Good for Big-Band Composer Who's Topping the Charts
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : In Brief
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : LYNCHED : 'Twin Peaks' Meets 'Eraserhead' . . . (Well, Kind of)
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Reds Trying to Make One Last Pitch, 7-0
- Kelley's Late Move Gives Him 6th Win at Saugus
- Tears, Love and Finally Opportunity
- HORSE RACING DEL MAR : Garcia Drops By to Win Ramona
- PAN AMERICAN GAMES : MEN'S BASKETBALL : Younger but Wiser U.S. Settles for Bronze
- Nothing Raw About Padres' McGriff
- BOXING AT IRVINE : Van Horn Picks the Right Time to Warm Up
- NFL EXHIBITION ROUNDUP : Giants Win, but Taylor Injured
- Searching for the Next Fidelity Magellan Fund
- NOTABLE OR NOTORIOUS: A Gallery of Parisians...
- The Rise and Fall of a California Banking Powerhouse : Finance: For much of this century, Security Pacific Corp. was a cornerstone of the Establishment. Analysts blame its decline on questionable leadership and ill-timed expansion.
- Getting an Inside Look at Alaska
- HARPER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYSTICAL AND PARANORMAL EXPERIENCE...
- Rams Hope They Can Clear Away the Boos
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : This May Be Start of Something Big
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : McGriff Isn't Worried Toronto Will Repeat Collapse of 1987
- Solo Homers Let Finley Win 15th : Baseball: Sojo, Joyner and Gaetti lift Angels past Mariners, 4-1. Harvey puts two runners on before ending game.
- Indian World Blends Into Santa Monica : A group of Ecuadorean street musicians travels from country to country to share their culture
- Night Talk in Cuba: Freedom, Truth, Jordan
- NAMES & NUMBERS
- City Council Expected to OK Plan for Retail Center : Redevelopment: Officials predict it could generate more than $400,000 a year in new tax revenue.
- Experiments May Help Space Garden Bud : Science: Researchers are working on chambers that can grow food without soil or sunlight. Recycling of nutrients is a key factor.
- Sizing Up Costs, How They'll Be Paid
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Panel Clears Doctor in Suicide Inquiry
- Man Kills 7 in Spree at Australian Mall : Crime: The gunman wounds 7, then takes his own life as police close in.
- Hidden BCCI, S&L; Ties Link Major Scandals
- Sanctuary Is Hog Heaven for Farm Creatures : Livestock: Group rescues abandoned chicks and sheep, cattle and swine too sick to be slaughtered. It may be the only such institution in the nation.
- BOOK MARK : Ueberroth's Drug Crusade Was All for the Camera
- Guarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
- Water Use and Conservation
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : The Tap's Been Shut Off on Schools : Classrooms and administration have been pared to the bone. But educational quality is still the goal.
- Police Surprise Burglars Loading 3 Stolen Rigs
- Chicano Literacy Work Takes Write Approach
- Goodby, Officer Inderbitzen : Retirement: About 40 grateful North Hollywood and Sun Valley residents attend a breakfast to thank the L.A. police veteran.
- Anti-Abortion Rallies Quiet
- COUNTYWIDE : Car Crashes Into Home, Restaurant
- On the Bus Beat : Patrols Aimed at Making Public Transit Safer for Riders, Drivers
- Group Seeks to Build 132 Low-Cost Townhouses
- Will Puts New Hampshire Town's Present in the Future
- Robert Venturi : Denise Scott Brown : An Architectural Team to Reshape the American Landscape
- Korean Stores Firebombed; 2 of 3 Hit Have Seen Black Boycotts
- Down for the Count? : This election could still be a contender : Politics of the Me Generation
- Japan Is Getting the Hang of Diplomacy
- This Year's Reapportionment Script Is Still Full of Question Marks : Redistricting: Wilson and legislators all have their own agendas--self-protection, self-promotion, maybe even governing. Who knows?
- A Bedtime Story : Spending the Night With 4,000 Animals at San Diego Zoo
- El Camino Claims a Solid Arts Season Despite Budget Cuts
- Toxic Spill Closes 3 Lanes of Freeway
- Innovative Housing Plan
- 2 Die as Car Fleeing Deputies Hits Auto
- Not Everyone Just Complains About Taxes : Protest: One man welcomes his day in court while taking on the Internal Revenue Service.
- WARNER CENTER PLAN: Los Angeles city planners...
- Humphries Wondering if His Time Has Passed
- TENNIS WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT LOS ANGELES : Seles Gets Her Game Together
- CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Torrance councilman believes in spending campaign money to make even more.
- Lawmakers Gird to Defend Turf in Redistricting Battles : Reapportionment: Population changes will reshape state and federal districts. The area's comparatively sluggish growth may force legislators to add--or lose--key territory.
- West Team Trailing in Junior Golf Event
- Spreading the Blame for Collapse of Mets
- Rams Keep Things Simple in a 23-7 Loss to Seahawks
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A Little Pitching Goes Long Way for Reds
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS
- Van Horn KOs Jarvis in 3rd Round : Boxing: IBF super middleweight champion, 22, retains his title with victory at Bren Center.
- Norris Stops Lally in First, Retains Title : Boxing: WBC junior-middleweight champion knocks down challenger three times before fight is stopped.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Uncle Charged in Toddler's Death
- Judge Studies Group's Suit to Block Mobil Oil Pipeline : Environment: Project's foes say the impact report was flawed. Ruling may not come before the work begins.
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Protected Status Sought for Lynx
- Pastor Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder in Death of Deacon
- Latin Tourism: A High Price for Selling the Sun : Development: Build it and the tourists will come. But the local folks are of two minds about who benefits most, them or the Americans.
- Truckers Circle Federal Building Over Job Dispute : Labor: South Bay drivers seek to spotlight their desire to have harbor-area firms classify them as employees so they can receive benefits.
- Strong Case for Ads : Attorneys Now No. 1 Advertisers in County Phone Directories
- Fast-Food Workers Bag Robber
- LATC Acts Out a Financial Soap Opera : Theater: The company was doomed from the start by optimistic projections and factors beyond its control, officials say.
- Behind Looking Glass: Abuse Continues : Torture: Human rights workers in Mexico find that it is becoming more wide- spread and more sophisticated.
- Bulldozer, County Were Too Impatient : Officials Should Have Erred on Side of Caution Before Approving Land Clearing
- Farm Gives Prisoners a Chance to Grow : Jails: At the county's 120-acre spread, they learn to do work that can help them after they've finished their time behind bars.
- Prisoner Died of Natural Causes, Sheriff Says : Jail: Law enforcement officials deny allegations that the ailing inmate was beaten by deputies.
- CYCLING : Germany Wins Another Gold Medal
- TELEVISION : Atlanta Committee Takes Unique Look at Olympic Coverage
- Crayton's Run USC Highlight
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A's Try to Stay Calm as Twins Get Hot
- Kid Chocolate: Games Revive Sweet Memories
- Dodgers Cash Their Check for 8-7 Win : Baseball: Murray's single beats Astros in 10th after Carter's home run ties it in ninth. Strawberry also homers.
- MOVIES : OFF-CENTERPIECE : Time to Wake Up and End the 'Nightmare'--<i> Hasta la Vista</i> , Freddy
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : In Brief
- MOVIES : Married . . . With Chutzpah : No one in England ever accuses 'Henry V's' Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson of being shy. No one in Hollywood will either
- Growth, Not Grants, for Playhouse
- Will Culinary Institute Clear Hurdles?
- Q & A with Natalie Cole
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : PARTY ON : Why? Because They <i> Like </i> You
- COVER STORY : Theater for the Boonies : For five years, the Cornerstone Company has been bringing Shakespeare et al. to remote, rural communities; now it's pushing west to settle in L.A.
- No Longer Dominant, Lendl Still a Force
- Val Verde's Drake Emerges From Crowds at Ventura
- It Is Still an Island of Despair
- BETTING WITH JANICE : Take My Husband . . . Please!
- COMMENTARY : A Look Back at Yogi, Whitey, Mick and BBWAA 385
- POP MUSIC : Rediscovering the Beatles (Sort of) : Power Pop bands put their spin on '60s sound, but their acquaintance with the Fab Four is secondhand and backward
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : In Brief
- The 1% Solution: Show Draws Attention to City Law That Helps Fund Public Art
- ART : Rubble-Rouser : New York artist David Hammons has lived and found inspiration in the streets, using discarded objects to capture the black experience in a white world; now he too has been discovered
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : *** NAT ADDERLEY "In the Bag" <i> Jazzland</i>
- Sabatini Surprised by Date : Tennis: Unseeded player, a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 winner, meets Seles in today's final.
- Is the plight of the Los Angeles Theatre Center an isolated case, or are there too many theaters for too few patrons? A discussion with the town's theatrical movers and shakers. : Theater in L.A.--What Does the Future Hold?
- RCA Marks Its Chicago Symphony Years
- Ruelas Lacks Aggressiveness but Still Posts Decisive Win
- PAN AMERICAN GAMES : The Day in Review
- Lautenschlager Places 11th on 3-Meter Board
- Tradition Alive as Corona Chick Wins Governors Cup
- Travers Stakes Is Won by Corporate Report
- DIVING U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Three-Meter Titles to Klein, Jeffrey
- POISONS OF THE PAST: Molds, Epidemics and...
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- PLAYTHINGS
- Now Tourists Can Get Their Kicks and an Education at the Same Time : Trends: More people are choosing vacations that emphasize learning. Choices include excavating a sunken town in Grenada and studying Amazon rain forests.
- NONFICTION
- Cool Time to Avoid Maine Crowds
- NONFICTION
- Accord Reached on Nicaraguan Property Rights
- Lawmakers' Fall Session Is Sure to Be Divisive : Government: State legislators will deal with their political futures as they redraw districts. Also, bills on homosexual rights, foresting and insurance will be on the agenda.
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FASHION : No Strings Attached
- DIVERSIONS : Tide Pooling: How to Get Your Feet Wet
- Broke Dominican Republic Spends Freely to Spruce Up for Columbus Celebration : Caribbean: The president's building spree results in a gleaming new airport, public housing projects, schools, paved roads, dams and assorted monuments.
- Federal Warplanes Attack Croatian Positions
- Michael H. Salzman; Former Head of Los Angeles Housing Authority
- Hurricane Bob Grows, Menaces Carolina Coast
- Writing English : Innovative Program Makes It a 2nd Dialect for Mexican-Americans
- Group Plans Reception for New Police Chief
- Frederick the Great at Peace--Not Germany
- Aging Hippies Find Family at the End of the Rainbow : Reunion: Flower children who meet in America's national forests invite kindred spirits to join them.
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOR KIDS : Wild Kingdom
- Wright Is Chasing Dream With Raiders : Football: Former Harbor College receiver took a circuitous path to a chance to make NFL team.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Senior Survives Two Playoffs; Daly Misses Cut
- Pendleton Yet Again Spells Loss : Baseball: Bruce Hurst is the victim as Atlanta beats Padres, 2-1.
- Renno Roars Past Heath for 40-Lap Victory at Saugus
- Rams Look Sluggish in Loss to Seahawks : NFL exhibition: Lackluster offense, penalties, missed field goal attempts mark 23-7 defeat.
- NIGHT FEVER: We're not sure whether to...
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : In Brief
- Nat King Cole Was an Unforgettable Pianist Too
- ON LOCATION : MOVIES : Schrader's Trilogy : The creator of 'Taxi Driver' and 'American Gigolo' delves further into the lives of social reprobates with 'Light Sleeper'
- JAZZ : RETROSPECTIVE : In Brief
