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In Brief:
Presenting 'Laughter' Is Serious Stuff
How the Fire Made Chicago : AMERICAN APOCALYPSE The Great Fire and the Myth of Chicago by Ross Miller (University of Chicago Press: $24.95; 287 pp.; illustrated; 0-226-52599-6)
TERMITE REPORT : Homeowner's Survival Guide in War on Destructive Pest : Extermination: Consumers want less-toxic methods to destroy insects that cause $300 million in damage each year.
Where All Trains of Thought Turn to Dining
2 Artists to Offer Gorbachev Visions of Peace : Culture: Paintings from the Bay Area picture swirls of color and dolphins kissing over the Earth.
The Kipling That Would be Video
Sartre's Being Fades Into Nothingness : Philosophy: Once the darling of leftist intellectuals, recent world events have dimmed the stature of the existentialist.
8 Die as Tornadoes Batter Midwest : Weather: Indiana declares emergency amid heavy damage and many injuries. Illinois is also hard hit in second day of violent storms in nation's midsection.
Soviets Delighted at How Well the Talks Have Gone : Diplomacy: Officials liked Bush's willingness to meet Gorbachev's needs and his reluctance to use Soviet crises for leverage.
California IN BRIEF : PALMDALE : Speeding Truck Hits Car, Kills 2 Students
Claremont McKenna Professor Honored
North-South Split Still Bedevils Nigeria
Don't Disturb China's Pace of Reform : Diplomacy: Deng still seeks to modernize the economy, Kissinger says, a transition bound to lead to some form of democratic constitutionalism.
Fleeing Suspect's Car Strikes Officer
THE LAST RIDE: Retiring County Supervisor Pete...
2 Women Hurt in Jump From Drifting Boat
El Segundo Suffers Back-to Backlash in Final : Eagles: Sixth inning proved to be downfall, as Titans scored four runs.
Translation: A Hard Task for Software
Viewpoints : Should We Ease Antitrust Laws?
GARDENER'S CHECKLIST
Los Angeles County* SUNLAND: Hillrose Estates, 7...
Try Noodling for Your Opals in Coober Pedy
EASING THE ACHE Gay Men Recovering From Compulsive Behaviors by David Crawford (E. P. Dutton: $18.95)
Get Your Feet Wet With Back-Yard Pond
Mandela Feels Fine After Surgery
Two Reporters in Troubled Pakistan Province Killed
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 32 : Republicans Hope to Beat the Odds
NEWS ANALYSIS : Politics, Propositions: Is It Time for Change? : Elections: Far-reaching initiatives and the gender issue face the voters on Tuesday.
James Farmer Brings Days of Fear, Hate to Students
New Building Assn. Chapter at Cal Poly
Beyond the Superpower Summit Hype : History: Whether U.S.-Soviet defense cuts can restore the economic luster of the two countries will require choices no two leaders can make.
Inaction Is Jeopardizing Lives of Many : It's Tragic That No Governmental Body Will Take Responsibility for Bridges' Safety
Notes about your surroundings.
OXNARD : City Has Interest in Tax Exemption Bill
Man Shot Dead in Drive-By
LOCAL ELECTIONS : Many Issues, Offices Up for Vote Tuesday : Balloting: The race for a vacant Board of Supervisors seat has drawn 10 rivals. L.A. voters will decide an ethics reform package for officeholders.
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : 5-A DIVISION : Lindsey's Hit Gives Marina Its Final Upset
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL
Finley Shows Family, Angels a Tough Saturday in 6-3 Loss
Future Desks ? Capt. Kirk Only Needed a Chair
PLACES : Rose Bowl Gliding
The Poet Laureate of Failure : COLERIDGE Early Visions by Richard Holmes (Viking: $19.95; 409 pp., illustrated; 0-670-804444-4)
Perhaps Alaska Idea Should Be Put on Ice
'The Hill': Tale of Four Affluent Cities : Palos Verdes: The residents of the peninsula enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle, often centered on equestrian pursuits.
The Collection Enters Realty Magazine Field
Some Little Things About Europe That May Not Be in Those Books : Customs: Every destination has plenty of cultural oddities, the kind you seldom read about. Many of them revolve around the currency.
Full Disclosure and the Hunt for a House
BRIEFING / WINDING UP THE VISIT : Underlying Theme of Gorbachev Trip: Trade
IRA Says It Is Responsible for Deaths of Two Soldiers : Ulster: British army men were killed in England and West Germany.
California IN BRIEF : WESTMINSTER : Deaths in Car Called Murder-Suicide
When Is Shooting at a Car Justified?
ELECTIONS : 20TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : 'Conservative' Thomas Challenged by Candidate From Farther Right
Suits Pioneer Awareness of Indoor Air Pollution : Courts: Relatively small settlement is nonetheless important because it may change the way juries and scientists view problem.
Heal Thy Habitat : House Doctor Seeks Sources, Cures for Indoor Pollution
He Thinks He Has a Good Hand of Cards
Lindemann Leads Duncan by Two Shots in Amateur
BETTING WITH BOB
ALBUM REVIEWS : *** MARTY FOGEL "Many Bobbing Heads, at Last . . . " CMP : Albums are rated from one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
Double Doors
Family Stand: Family Stone for the '90s
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Dykstra Is Exception to His Rule
WASHINGTON / CATHERINE COLLINS : Like Dracula in Sunlight, Liability Bill Not Given Much Chance
SHINGLES by Thomas Carl Thomsen (Cross River Press: $17.95)
TIPS : 300 Yards Across the Sea
Growing Into a New Part : Aging: Actor Jack Lemmon is honored for going beyond the stereotypes to portray an elderly man. He says the role taught him lessons about growing older.
ELECTIONS MALIBU : After Three Years, Voters Set to Decide : Cityhood: Even opponents predict that after Tuesday, the county will have a new city.
* Robert Allen Skotheim, director of the...
Planners Say They Favor Beach Hotel : Santa Monica: A proposed 160-room luxury hotel and community center on Pacific Coast Highway wins an important vote.
Joint Anti-Drug Effort by Superpowers OKd
'Pirates' Scuttle a Chance at New Life for Ship : Salvage: The Princess Louise was to be donated for use as a reef. But a shipping firm, angry at illegal scavenging by divers, is now planning to sell the ship for scrap.
Auras for All : 350 Gather in Anaheim for County's Largest Annual Psychic Fair
Emergency: Police Chief Needs Backup : Huntington Beach Council Must Find Money for His Plan to Save Oak View
Well, at least these ducks aren't chicken about crossing the road.
COMMENTARY : It's Time We Got Serious About Automatic Fire Sprinklers
2 Students Die in Crash With Fleeing Suspect
Woodside Rides Early Break to His 1st Sportsman Main Win at Saugus
U.S. Aggressive Enough to Lead, but Not Enough to Beat Swiss
But, Do They Eat There?
Commentary : The Art That Dares Not Speak Its Name : A line runs from today's controversial images back through the works of Mapplethorpe, Warhol, Pollock and Benton
If Any Los Angeles Site Could Be a Restaurant. . .
Multilinguists Find Themselves a Hot Product : Language: As nations expand their diplomatic and trading borders, the need for sensitive and intelligent translation and interpretation mushrooms.
Be Wary of Promotions Offering Deals on Recreational Home Sites
New Solar System for Pool Now on Market
Driving in Mexico Is Not Such Risky Business : Auto insurance: A few U.S. rental companies now offer coverage in Baja California. For many others it's still forbidden. But the lack of insurance doesn't stop some renters from proceeding at their own risk.
Weeds--the Gardener's Enemy--Tough to Kill : Nuisance: Chemical products don't work effectively against the four worst weeds. Best bet is a longtime, labor-intensive pulling by hand.
Benziger's Double Honors
The Lure Of Santa Fe : Blue Skies. Blue Corn. Art. Adobe. Few Can Resist the Charms of New Mexico's Enchanting City. And That's the Problem.
Jet Crashes in Fog; 4 Hurt
Storefront Clinics' Care Faces Scrutiny
PRIMARY ELECTION LINEUP
POINT / COUNTERPOINT : Should Park Service Participate in Swap?
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: THE AD CAMPAIGN
THE HOUSEClean Air ActBy a vote of...
All Aboard Safe as Engine Fire Breaks Out on Jetliner
Communists in East Germany Stage Protest
PLATFORM : Not the Bad Guys
Fenced-Out Fans Might Lose Touch With Heroes
TIMES BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS
Frazier's in High School, Not in Paris This Weekend
Cubs Have Been Missing What Made 1989 Magical
Superstitions Important to Many Players
Inexperienced Crew Wins With 'Heart' : Sailing: Heart of America makes successful return to racing with victory over two other 12-meter yachts in BMW regatta.
It Looks Easy for Sockers
* Donald B. Best, an officer with...
Suspicions Fade as U.S., Soviets Enter New Era
A kinder, gentler Zsa Zsa Gabor falls...
The Relentlessly Upbeat Woman Behind Spirit of Essence : Magazines: Editor Susan Taylor's personal blend of hope and encouragement attracts 4 million, mostly black readers.
The Baby Boomers Stretch a Point
Prime Time's Lonely Rock 'n' Roll Land
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : A Fly in the Ointment : Fighting the Medfly war on an emergency basis let officials forget the rules and throw caution to the wind.
Jim Roache Is Best Candidate for Sheriff's Job : Experience, Independence Needed for the Monumental Task Facing Duffy's Successor
Fullerton Woman's Life Is a Long, Loving Letter Home
KINDERGARTEN FUTURITY AT LOS ALAMITOS : Takin On The Cash Scores One-Length Victory
Huntington Beach Council May Use Bed Tax to Offset Bond Costs
Indy Victory Proves Timely for Luyendyk
Featherweight Crown Is Won by Villasana
CSUN's Title Hopes Sent Sprawling : Matadors: Jacksonville State rallies from a 6-1 deficit with the aid of a key hit batsman to post a 12-8 victory in the championship game.
Padres, Whitson Win Big
Unique Not Unique, but It Is Profitable
Wimbledon Grass Looks Green for Lendl
ALBUM REVIEWS : *** TONY WILLIAMS "Native Heart" Blue Note : Albums are rated from one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
CSUN's Title Hopes Sent Sprawling : Kernen: Northridge coach is already charged up about taking a young, capable team to Division I next season.
ALBUM REVIEWS : **** GEORGE ADAMS "America" Blue Note : Albums are rated from one star (poor) to five stars (a classic).
Films going into production:
State Strictest on Termite Exterminators
It's 'Tenant Beware' in Vacancy Era : Leasing: With office space going begging, experts advise thorough planning, even when using 'Plain English' forms.
Water Heater: Home's Most Boring Appliance : Upkeep: When it does get exciting, it may run out of hot water, spring a leak, or in worst case, blow up. But prevention is simple.
Easy Ways to Maintain Furniture : Finishes: Scrapes and scratches can be removed from wood without a trace.
Till Murder Do Us Part : Dan and Betty Broderick's Divorce, Played Out Over Five Vicious Years, Was the Talk of La Jolla. Betty Finally Put an End to It All--With a .38-Caliber Revolver.
Realtor Donates Part of Earnings to Homeless
Gardening : Beds Can Rise Above Soil, Irrigation Problems : Gardens: Raised beds provide controlled soil conditions, irrigation and weeding is easier. They also cut down on stoop labor.
The Rite Way to Govern
Steven Bauer is wasted in the silly,...
Landmark Missile Pact Outlined : Summit: George Bush and Mikhail S. Gorbachev also signed an agreement to slash chemical weapons. They vowed to finish the long-range nuclear missile treaty by year's end. "The Cold War must end," Bush said.
California IN BRIEF : CONCORD : Captains Cleared of Bathroom Spying
Maddox Seeks Return as Governor : Politics: In 1960s, the segregationist closed his Georgia restaurant rather than serve blacks. But he says now the issue is good government--not race.
A Natural Tribute to Roosevelt : National Parks: Urban island commemorates environmental achievements of late President.
DAY TRIP
Islamic Fundamentalists Gain Strength in West Bank, Gaza at Expense of PLO : Israel: Many Palestinians in occupied areas despair of the course of the revolt and slow pace of diplomacy abroad.
All Safe in Cruise Ship Fire
LOTTERY RESULTS JUNE 2
ELECTIONS : 37TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Wright, Braly Make Last House Calls : Incumbent: The lawmaker canvasses Simi Valley neighborhoods in an effort to counteract a controversy over her intervention on behalf of her daughter's driving record.
Vote to Return Supervisors
Lean Cuisine for Picky Palates : LIKE LIFE Stories by Lorrie Moore (Alfred A. Knopf: $18.95; 161 pp.; 0.394-58101-6)
Secrets of the Phoenix Suns' Psychologist : THE CONATIVE CONNECTION Uncovering the Link Between Who You Are and How You Perform by Kathy Kolby (Addison-Wesley: $16.95; 240 pp.)
Home Improvement : Avoid, Cure Problems With Exterior Painting
'Boonoonoosnoos' Is Normal in Jamaica
The Soviet Union's Once and Future Gambler : GORBACHEV Heretic in the Kremlin by Dusko Doder and Louise Branson (Viking: $24.95; 422 pp.)
Loving Lawrence, Hating Arabia : DREAMING OF SAMARKAND by Martin Booth (William Morrow: $19.95; 333 pp.)
Pasadena Group Rewards 5 Who Stuck With Their Studies
Adolescent angst, talk radio and two rarely seen classics from decades passed
3 From Caltech Named to Academy of Sciences
Port Plans Soviets' First Legal Brothel
Man Who Defied Tanks May Be Dead
Muscular Dystrophy Advance Reported : Medicine: Implants of healthy cells in a boy's diseased toe appear to trigger production of a vital protein. Researchers stress preliminary nature of findings.
COLUMN ONE : ' . . . And Forgive Us Our Debts' : Bankruptcy court often seems the answer to consumers' prayers. Filings are soaring, stigmas are fading. But lenders are cracking down.
Man Beaten to Death on Venice Street
The Primary Issue: Not the Candidates, but Government by Plebiscite
ELECTIONS : 37TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Wright, Braly Make Last House Calls : Challenger: The man who hopes to win Cathie Wright's Assembly seat is met mostly by dogs and undecided voters during a difficult Saturday of walking precincts.
ON THE RECORD
Getting Help Estimating Social Security Benefits
Tea-Cake Ceremony : An Exotic Dessert Made With Japanese Ingredients and French Techniques
Flex-Time: 6-Week Job Stretches to 12 Months
Airline Offers a Price Break on Mexico Flights
Biros, Prams and Lorries : The Mother Tongue Wags Differently on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic
FOOD : Where East Meets West
With Female President, Haiti's Women Savor First Real Taste of Power : Feminism: Economic survival takes priority over slowly developing political activism.
RIVER SONG by Craig Lesley (Laurel: $8.95)
Adolescent angst, talk radio and two rarely seen classics from decades passed
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 52 : Hill Endorses Campaign Ally
Nightmarish 'Tales' Turns Into a Director's Dream
Cyprus Women to Join National Guard
Web-Foot Portuguese Water Dog Still Fit
Adolescent angst, talk radio and two rarely seen classics from decades passed
Illinois, Indiana Battered by Storms : Weather: Three people are killed, five hurt when tornadoes touch down. The destruction was part of a second day of violent winds in the Great Plains.
'Guru' of Shopping Centers Seen as Marina Mall Savior
Georgi Arbatov : A Kremlin Insider as an Independent Critic
THOUSAND OAKS : Heart Defect Caused Girl Runner's Death
2 Proposed Laws Bitterly Divide Biotech Industry : Drugs: The bills deal with how winners and losers are determined in two arenas--market exclusivity and patents.
'The Freud of Fiction'? : DOSTOEVSKY The Author as Psychoanalyst by Louis Breger ( New York University Press: $35; 295 pp.)
CIRCUS OF AMBITION: The Culture of Wealth and Power in the Eighties by John Taylor (Warners: $12.95)
Hungary's Gypsies Battle Old Bias : Ethnic conflict: Neither communism nor democracy have ended discrimination. A frantic battle is under way to raise their depressed status.
THE HOUSEClean Air ActBy a vote of...
Court Rejects Family's Plea to Force Filing of Charges in Marine's Death
CAR CULTURE : Brilliant Deductions
All Booked Up : A Filofax Phobic Asks: Is the Unscheduled Life Worth Living?
Negotiating for Lower Commission With Agent May Have Been Error
An Enjoyable Picnic With Beetles, Lizards
Young Actors Help Award Safe, Sober Honors to Schools
China Tightens Security, Shuts Tian An Men : Beijing: Troops ring the central square on the eve of the anniversary of last June's massacre.
POINT MUGU : Naval Air Station Commander Named
ELECTIONS : CONGRESS : A Guide to Candidates, Issues in District 20 Races
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : Collis Launches Attack Ad Against 2 Challengers
THE WEEK'S OTHER PRIME-TIME FILMS
Beaches Drowning in Plastic : Pollution: A study finds that the material is the No. 1 source of beach debris. And coastal communities pay a bundle to clean it up.
From High-Rises to Higher Education : Once He Worked Atop Buildings. Now He's Graduating at the Top of His Class
Tales From the 'Crypt's' Father
Cruise Ship Cleared for Travel after Two Fires in One Week
ELECTIONS SCHOOL TAX : Prop. B to Decide Financial Help for District : Beverly Hills: The quality of education is at stake, supporters say. Opponents argue for back-to-basics.
Old Ladies Keep Peace in Beijing's Alleys
Reagan Officials Wage War Over Iran-Contra : Weinberger: 'Bud' Misled President
Using Benefit-Cost Studies to Set Regulatory Policy
Hitting the Books Can Pay Off for Home Buyers : Reading: Whether for the first-time buyer or more experienced ones, there's plenty of good advice between the covers of recent books.
Imagination Can Bring New Life to Old House : Restoration: Consider the neighborhood, zoning, property taxes and defects before rehabilitating a derelict structure.
LITTLE LEAGUE'S OFFICIAL HOW-TO-PLAY BASEBALL BOOK by Peter Kreutzer and Ted Kerley (Doubleday: $19.95)
These Yet-to-Be-United States
Larry Farmer's Desert Rebound
HAYLEY MILLS: 'BACK HOME' WITH DISNEY
Lights! Camera! Scream! : HOW HBO'S NIGHTMARISH 'TALES FROM THE CRYPT' HAS TURNED INTO A DIRECTOR'S DREAM
Manville Told to Rescue Asbestos Fund
LOCAL ELECTIONS L.B. 1ST COUNCIL DISTRICT : Foes Agree on Little in Race
Forget the Tax Mantra--the Key Is Performance : Economy: The GOP risks its 'party of prosperity' image if financial problems worsen--chief among them the disastrous S&L; bailout.
'True Crime' Writer Hot on Trial of a Family Plot : Homicide: Best-selling author Ann Rule witnesses Santa Ana proceedings for a book on a sensational father-daughter murder case.
CAMPAIGNS : Mud Flies in Final Days of Campaigns : Politicians: Truth is buried under avalanche of personal attacks tainted by falsehoods.
Bill Would Protect Production Processes
Taxing for Schools, Investing in the Future
L.A. Chamber Honors Developer, Lawyer
Guide to Some Hotels, Restaurants and Tours in Santa Fe
Times Ballot Recommendations
MONEY FUND YIELDS
Where the White Water Can Still Be Found in the West
Your Mortgage : MORTGAGE Q&A; : Refinancing Can Pay If Interest Sliced by 2%
THE DINOSAUR BOOK: Facts and Fictions About the World's Largest Creatures by David Lambert & the Diagram Group (Avon: $12.95, illustrated)
THE ROAD TO THE CITY by Natalia Ginzburg (Arcade: $16.95; 149 pp.)
Campaigners Pull Out Stops for Stretch Run
And Now This: TV Commercials as 'Educational' Fare : Schools: TV commercials in the classroom? A packaged 'news' show would expose teens to more than 700 ads each year.
Times Ballot Recommendations : San Diego County
Avant-Garde Festival, Non-Traditional Turnout : Music: Organizers of the Ojai event call their tribute to contemporary artists a 'bold statement,' but ticket sales have been bland, down perhaps 25%.
MATERIAL PLEASURES : Steel, Concrete and Wood Shape a Serenely Cross-Cultural Beach Home
Day for Small-Company Stocks May Be Near
Your Mortgage : Lenders Cracking Down on Gifts From Parents : Down Payments: Mortgage companies are taking a closer look at home buyers who need money from their parents or a relative in order to afford a new home.
Drought Is No Deterrent to River Rafters So Far
'Invisible Poor' Struggle in Suburbs' Affluence : Poverty: Some wealthy communities hide pockets of despair. In Massachusetts, a stagnant economy and the high cost of living are blamed.
Summit Is Not the Heights for Harried Soviets
Moscow Forms a Rudimentary Exchange for Commodities
Teacher or Tyrant? : Education: Even as he retires after 28 years, journalism professor Melvin Mencher's tough classroom tactics still sharply divide his students and colleagues.
. . .And Justice for 'The Fugitive'
Boy, 5, Gets $28.7-Million Award in AIDS Case, Possibly a Record
TODAY'S NEWS, TOMORROW'S TELEVISION : Jackie Collins gets 'Lucky' on NBC, Anthony Perkins scares up 2 new teleflicks and who's TV's top mom?
Portugal Jews Begin to Shed Secrecy : Religion: President Mario Soares has apologized for the Inquisition. After centuries of clandestine meetings, Belmonte Jews now gather to pray in public.
NEWS ANALYSIS : Germany: Subject of Most Talk, Least Progress : Summit: The issue of how unification will affect Europe's military balance remains unresolved.
U.S., Soviet Oil Firms May Tap Big Asia Field
California IN BRIEF : CAMPBELL : 3 Held in $500,000 Jewelry Robbery
LOCAL ELECTIONS DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL : Newcomer Takes on Longtime Planner
Rex Harrison, Urbane Star of 'My Fair Lady,' Dies at 82
Cal Lutheran Plans Major Expansion : Thousand Oaks: The university begins a $30-million effort to enlarge its campus and join the ranks of the Claremont Colleges and other premier private schools.
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Rich A's Can Get Richer With Picks in High School, College Draft
El Segundo Suffers Back-to-Backlash in Final : High school baseball: San Marino avenges loss in '89 Southern Section title game.
GOLF ROUNDUP : Hole in One Sends Jones Toward Kemper Lead
Top-seeded Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos outlasted...
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : A Little Rest Does Deer, Brewers a Lot of Good
Gibson's Debut Is Soured as Dodger Bullpen Flops
TRACK AND FIELD NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Hudson Sets U.S. Record; Lewis Wins 400
Even Trevino Surprised by His Senior Success
'Great Spaces'--the Architects of Dining in L.A. : 'We need gathering places, catalysts for the unexpected encounter,' says one architect
Authors Look to L.A. to Sell Film Rights
London's Reissues: Confusing History With Old Age
LOCAL ELECTIONS : SAN DIEGO BALLOT MEASURES : Four Propositions Could Change Face of the City
BASEBALL: The Dark Side : A WEEKLY LOOK AT THE NOT-SO-GREAT STATISTICS : PETE ROSE'S HIT LIST
The first Los Angeles City East-West all-star...
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / STEVE ELLING : Rio Mesa Coach's Silent Treatment Helps Young Enjoy Big Year
SOUTHERN SECTION 1-A DIVISION SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Agoura Fulfills Its Master Plan : Chargers: Melissa Thatcher pitches four-hit shutout against Paraclete to give 5-A-bound school its second consecutive title.
SOUTHERN SECTION 5-A DIVISION SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Marina Edges Newbury Park in 9th : Panthers: Unearned run allows Vikings to post a 1-0 victory.
Tina Gerstler Pushes Herself to the 'Limit'
The Bankruptcy Boom : Finance: Big debts in the past decade are creating business opportunities in this one as firms begin to falter. Lawyers, investment bankers and "vulture funds" hope to cash in on the failures.
'Can You Forgiver Me?' : THE BURDEN OF PROOF by Scott Turow (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $22.95; 756 pp.; 0-374-11734-9)
Helping Those Who Help Themselves
The Temptations, fresh off an appearance on...
15 Injured as Pipe Bomb Explodes at Rally in Prague
$1.5-Million Party for Diabetes
President's Plane Still Missing but Due in Fall: A 'Flying Taj Mahal'
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Ship Cleared for Travel After 2 Fires
Bush Aides Fear Major Fight on Arms Treaty : Summit: Senate wrangling over ratification could hurt further negotiations with Moscow.
Nursing Director Wins Award
Supreme Court's Marshall Plans to Outlive the Opposition
Adios, Argos : Downtown Redevelopment Kills an Institution in Temple City
Veteran Radio Reporter Finds a Hero in Benny
Times Ballot Recommendations : Orange County
Sydney in '90 Is Rocking, Not Waltzing, Matilda
HINDOO HOLIDAY An Indian Journal by J.R. Ackerly (Poseidon: $8.95)
The Lure Of Santa Fe : A Paradise on Earth for Walkers and Runners
Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : EPA Upholds Tough State Waste Laws
E Pluribus England : THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA by Hanif Kureishi (Viking: $18.95; 283 pp.)
Nepali Farmer Embraces the New Order : Politics: 'We need a monarchy,' he says, but he feels the old system was fraught with corruption.
The Bottom Line of the S&L; Mess Is a 'Train Wreck'
Judges Orders Felons to Pay Their Keep
Freeway Repairs Announced
The Year Since Tian An Men: President Beats a Retreat on Policy Toward Beijing : Foreign Policy: Bush has been obliged to take steps that have made impossible any true reconciliation between the two Chinese-U.S. governments.
Naked Intruder Shot Dead After Bursting Into Reseda House
Boy Reunited With Mother After 8-Year Separation : Custody: A youth learns that a Huntington Beach woman, and not the woman who married his divorced father, is his natural mother.
Santa Paula Battles Encroachment of Gangs : Crime: Recent arrests and a wave of violence underscore their growth. The city is hard-pressed to control the problem.
Successful Norris Theatre to Expand Its Audience Base : Arts: Many of its subscription series sell out, leaving single-ticket buyers empty-handed. The managing director has added performances for the 1990-'91 season.
Goddess of Democracy Rises Again : China: Crowd remembers those who died during Beijing crackdown.
It's Not Business as Usual as 2 Walk In on Empty Bank
Film Aims for Happy Ending to Ethnic Conflict : Vietnamese: TV actor stars in instructional videos to help local police 'bridge the cultural gap' with newest Americans.
BASEBALL SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS
A New Ballgame : It's Emotional, It's Nostaglic, It's Big Money: It's the World of Sports Memorabilia Marketing
Museum Piece
In Search of the Real Andrew Dice Clay : If we are to believe him, the Diceman is just a character, and he is really a sweet, sensitive guy from Brooklyn