- Candidates Mark Each Other Off for Vocabulary : Elections: Rivals for a San Diego school board seat have focused their battle on the wording of their campaign statements.
- Palmdale Plan for Teen-Age Center Runs Into Delay
- Cornish Seeks Spot in the Sun : Chargers: Ex-UCLA center wants an NFL career in a warm clime.
- BEACH NOTES : Women Volleyball Players Compete for High Stakes in Laughlin, Nev.
- Rose Gets Good Reports in Prison
- COLLEGE NOTES : Loyola's Fast Break Could Be Even Faster This Season
- Ex-DEA Chief to Run Yankees for Time Being
- Services for Dallas Bixler to Be Tuesday
- But, Gaines Is Going to Also Try
- Soviets and U.S. Claim Victory in Hockey Wars
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Little Russia Could Put a <i> Babushka</i> to Shame
- Safely Kept DeFrancis Favorite
- London Board Lifts Ban on Rushdie Film : Libel issue: Author had urged appeals panel to release 'International Guerrillas' movie.
- DANCE REVIEW : Heidi Duckler Serves Up 'Church of Food'
- RADIO
- Muscovites Run Into Truly Spine-Chilling Shortage: Ice Cream
- Los Angeles Firm Buys Wholesaler: Leonard Green...
- Griffin Casino Company Wins Court OK to Restructure Debt
- Report on Toxics Draws Fire: Major industries...
- Drifter Gets 3 Years for Phone Box Thefts
- The Red Door Is Set to Swing Shut
- 14 Hours Late, Magellan 'Phones Home' : NASA: The long silence from the spacecraft sent to map Venus had scientists holding their breath.
- Council OKs Screen on Adult Magazines
- Send Money: Former Marine Oliver North is...
- Bus Plunge Kills 14
- Original Prosecutor in Menendez Case Returns
- Officer Saves Toddler Choking on French Fry
- Child Survives as Shots Pierce Home : Violence: 8-year-old is wounded as she sleeps. Police see no motive for gunfire in South-Central neighborhood.
- Alomar Can Handle All Tough Chances
- Dominguez Hills Goalie Fails to Show
- RAMS : Smith's Injury Leaves Another Hole on Line
- THE SIDELINES : A Warning to Texas, Texas A
- MINOR LEAGUES : Craig Grebeck Is Chicago's Little Big Man for a Day
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Norman's Zero Good for Nothing
- Nine-year NBA veteran Jay Vincent, a member...
- Ledbetter Wins Regatta Again
- Artist Giving a Face Lift to Mural of Mexican Hero : Art: Willie Herron races to restore his image of Miguel Hidalgo in time for the L.A. Festival.
- Church Choir Joins L.A. Pops Orchestra in Warner Center Concert
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Palette Cafe: Torrance's Buried Treasure
- SHORT TAKES : David Keith to Sing Country
- The Man Behind the Horn : Terence Blanchard Turned Denzel Washington Into a Trumpeter
- P.M. BRIEFING : Farm Chief Urges Trade Reform
- LOCAL : Midnight Duck Hunters Arrested
- Dominican Leader Takes Office, Backs Austerity Program
- CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Body of First U.S. Casualty Returned to California
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : The Punch Line Is Her Mother
- Data Bank Takes On Day-Laborer Problems
- Viral Infection Hospitalizes Mayor Sheridan
- NEWPORT BEACH : Woman Arrested in Slaying Released
- THE HOUSE
- SANTA ANA : Burglary Suspect Dies in Hospital
- Investor Plays Market for Millions (on Paper) : Finances: Caltech student dazzles brokers by winning stock contest. He doesn't plan to venture onto Wall Street, though, unless he happens to ride his bike there.
- Homeless Center Gets $15.8-Million Court Judgment
- San Diego
- L.A. Registers a 11.4% Drop in Its Water Usage : Conservation: When adjusted for changes in population and weather, the decline for August is 14.2%. The reduction further dims prospects for Mayor Bradley's mandatory rationing plan.
- Report on Plan to Slow Growth Is Propaganda, Sponsors Say
- RV--Is It Refuge or Eyesore? : Land use: A cancer patient living in a motor home must find other quarters. Neighbors have complained she is violating the law.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 75-Year-Old Jogger Killed at Intersection
- Carson Star Thomas Has Troubled Past, Bright Future : Preps: All-American has proved he can do the job on the field, but must become a winner off it.
- CYCLING : Teens Find New Direction With Race Class
- Braxston Banks Loses Appeal
- THE SIDELINES : Jets Won't Pass Over U.S. Open
- Recalling the Sound of the Ancients : Music: Log drums, clay flutes and deer antlers are part of Luis Perez's treasure of pre-Columbian instruments.
- KOCE to Keep Its Edge
- Anchorman Buildup Continues in Mideast
- Trump May Miss Payment on Bonds
- P.M. BRIEFING : Sears Intends to Eliminate Thousands of Jobs, Report Says
- Saudis Ask OPEC to Meet on Gulf Oil Supply Crisis
- Fashionable Furnishings
- CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Medics on Station as Troops Begin to Feel the Heat
- At the Beach, Fans in a Volleyball State of Mind
- Tanker Sinks Army Corps of Engineers Barge; 50 Hurt
- Cavazos Says Students Need English to Learn and Gets Earful of Criticism
- Lotto Sales Off 25% After Game Change
- Lawsuits Filed Over Crash of Navy F-14 in El Cajon
- Seabees Sent to Mideast and to Guam : Port Hueneme: Battalion 4 has left Puerto Rico for Saudi Arabia. Battalion 40 is in rotation with another unit.
- Despite Skeptics, Faithful Line Up to View Cross Images in Window
- Muffler Shop Owner Wants Torrance to Up Purchase Offer
- Redistricting Stacking the Decks for Incumbents : Reapportionment: The way district lines are drawn guarantees safe seats for both parties. The 1991 redrawing is unlikely to change that, experts say.
- Bo's Successor Hopes to Have a Ball : Wolverines: With Schembechler gone, Moeller sees an open, long-ball game.
- Can Le Prince Reign at a Longer Distance?
- TV Reviews : Innocence, Conflict in 'Little Kidnappers'
- PAKISTAN / THE OLD GUARD RETURNS : Spurned by Bhutto, He Gets Even
- Black Students Seek Rehiring of University Executive : Race: He was hired to ease tensions, but his dismissal inflamed them. Protesters and the school argue if the firing stemmed from style or performance.
- California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Panel Rejects Garbage Dump Site
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Tabloid Fights Maples' Lawsuit
- CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : India Official Off to Iraq, Hopes to Help Prevent War
- Estee Lauder Cosmetics Go Holistic
- 6 Campus Buildings Will Not Be Closed
- Capitalizing on the 20th anniversary of the...
- SAN CLEMENTE : Residents Back Plan to Control Speeding
- Inc. Plans Russian Edition: The magazine plans...
- North Carolina Is Tops for Manufacturers: Low...
- U.S. Lending Philippines $20 Million in Quake Aid
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Grodin Sees Growth in Rejection
- Assembly Rejects Beach Advertising Measure
- LOCAL : 1,500 Pounds of Cocaine Seized, Largest Haul of Year for LAPD
- NEWPORT BEACH : Physician Arrested on Fraud Charges
- Bonner Sworn In as Head of Federal Drug Agency
- Carl Bax of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,...
- Buss' Bid to NHL: Anaheim or San Diego
- 'Grand Hotel,' Maybe Other Top Musicals, S.D.-Bound
- BALLET REVIEW : Semizorova, Vetrov in Shrine 'Swan Lake'
- Friends of Allen Jackson Plan Benefit : Tribute: A myriad of artists will perform in a concert Sunday to aid the bassist, who is suffering from bone cancer.
- Hollywood Rediscovers an Old Marketing Ploy : Movies: By not allowing critics to see films in advance, studios with potential clunkers on their hands are able to practice damage control during the all-important opening weekend.
- Japan Lobby Critic Choate Out at TRW
- FTC Accuses Big Coin Dealer, Appraiser : Investment: In two separate Orange County cases, the agency says the dealer ran a Ponzi scheme and the appraiser favored good customers.
- GE to Cut 1,500 Jobs at Engine...
- Most Shun Exercise as Way to Prevent Heart Disease, CDC Says
- Inflation at Home, Tension Abroad Send Dow Down 66
- CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Even in Desert, U.S. Army Is Still Traveling on Its Stomach
- NATION : Driver Test for 367-Lb. Woman
- Nina Bara, 70; Acted in TV's 'Space Patrol'
- Sweden Won't Deport Soviet Hijacker
- WORLD : Zulus, ANC Backers Fight On
- Rival Gangs Brawl Inside Courthouse : Violence: There were no serious injuries. The fracas spilled out into the lobby and was broken up by officers from nearby courtrooms.
- COSTA MESA : Summer Festival Starts Saturday
- San Diego
- Escondido
- Robbins' 3rd Try to Block Light Rail Clears Senate : Greenbelt: A $437-million park bond would carry a restriction on use of the funds for an above-ground line. The measure now goes to the Assembly.
- Police Chase, Arrest 3 in Rolex Robbery : Crime: The expensive watch is taken from a Santa Monica car sales manager.
- White Made Minor Trip, Major Changes : Angels: While in Edmonton, he made adjustments to his stroke, which he hopes will lead to upswing in his average.
- 1,500 Are Expected for Triathlon Sunday
- Money Supply Higher: Two measures of the...
- Cetus' Chief Quits After FDA Spurns Key Drug
- P.M. BRIEFING : Chrysler Acts to Avert Layoffs
- CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Saudis Overcome a Distaste for Conflict in Inviting U.S. : Intervention: For King Fahd, the decision was painful. But the threat to the balance of power was overwhelming.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW HAMPSHIRE : Seabrook Plant's Licensing Probed
- Mandela, De Klerk Seek to Halt Ethnic Slayings : South Africa: ANC pleads with blacks to 'stop slaughtering one another.' Six killed in attack on commuter train. Fighting spreads to Soweto.
- 30 Feared Dead on Boat
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE PERSIAN GULF : A U.N. Navy for a U.N. Mission : A virtually all-American armada neutralizes our success elsewhere in internationalizing the containment of Iraq.
- San Diego
- COMMENTARY : Hunting Is Headed to Extinction
- Suit Filed to Stymie Vincent : Steinbrenner case: Injunction is sought by two minority owners of Yankees, including owner's lawyer.
- Southern Section Restructures Championships : Cross-country: Realignment based on student enrollment is designed to make teams more competitive on the state level.
- TENNIS : Pepperdine Coach Fox Finds Fault With Parents' Instruction of Kids
- Video Helps Kids Cope With Stress of Moving
- Theaters Quietly Await 'Forum' Tour Decision : Stage: Performing Arts Center, La Jolla Playhouse would earn royalties if show went on the road. But group that would mount such a production has yet to make a decision, or even see the revival.
- Inflation Slows a Bit in July; August Spike Seen : Economy: Last month's increase was still larger than expected, and that was before recent oil-price hikes. Stagflation is feared.
- Philippine Forces Boost Security for U.S. Firms
- California IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Alien-Smuggling Indictments Filed
- Senate OKs Farm Labor Board Chief
- Ford Aerospace Workers Worry Over Pensions
- State Supreme Court to Review Invalidated Metro Rail Tax Plan
- Court Hears Carpenter on FBI Tapes
- Children Get the Jump on Youth Day
- Mideast Crisis
- Ill-Conceived Cuts
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- U.S. Infant Mortality
- Changing the Mix of PBS Programs : Public television: Programming chief Jennifer Lawson has plans for a coordinated prime-time schedule--a first. The plan has the grudging support of most of the system's member stations, but it has also been roundly criticized.
- U.S. Infant Mortality
- Reacting to Radioactivity
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- Adoptees Have Right to Know
- P.M. BRIEFING : Cellular Phones in New Zealand
- California IN BRIEF : GOLETA : Four Rescued at Sea After Plane Crashes
- Iraqis Begin Iran Pullback : Concern Over Americans in Baghdad
- Surf Chic : For Fickle OP Pro Crowd, Fashion Becomes Eclectic
- Citizenship Restored to Solzhenitsyn, 22 Others : Soviet Union: Gorbachev's action is described as an apology for past injustices.
- CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : German Ships Sail for Duty in Mediterranean : Policy: The minesweepers leave behind a debate over Bonn's ban on deploying its forces abroad and the military role of a united Germany.
- Progress Reported on Lebanon Hostages : Diplomacy: A leftist Beirut newspaper says 'secret contacts' are under way to resolve the issue. But Americans may not be part of the deal.
- LOCAL : U.S. Appeals Camarena Ruling
- COLUMN RIGHT : Washington Belongs to All of Us : The District of Columbia would gain little from statehood; the country would lose a lot.
- PLATFORM : Unique L.A. Schools
- One-of-a-Kind Factory School May Face Closure
- County Urged to Consider 2 Alternate Courthouse Sites : Development: Councilman Ernani Bernardi says two vacant buildings in his district might be better options than the proposed Chatsworth location.
- SPORTSCOPE : Final Ascot Motorcycle Steeplechase Is Saturday Night
- Roller Derby : Thrill-Seekers Go Up and Down From Coast to Coast
- Center Rodney Jones failed to complete academic...
- COMMENTARY : Orioles React to Prank as if Sky Were Falling
- Samaranch: Reuniting Teams Is Up to Germans : Olympics: IOC president arrives in Berlin for two days of talks. He says political reunification is not a factor.
- Golf Club Stands by All-Male Policy Despite Complaint
- RAIDERS : Absentee Veteran Haynes Is Released
- WEEKENDER : Surfers In Spotlight at Manhattan Beach
- HORSE RACING : Stevens Logging Lots of Flight Time in Quest of National Championship
- SHORT TAKES : New Kids a Highway Sensation
- Lynch's 'Wild' Having Hard Time With U.S. Film Critics : Reviews: Many feel that the formula that worked so well in 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks' is less effective this time around.
- Without Rhyme--for a Reason : Music: The O'Kanes' freewheeling approach to country includes occasional free verse. 'It goes back to trying to write something honest and real,' Kieran Kane says. 'Try to use words you'd actually say.'
- Navistar International Corp.: The Chicago truck and...
- Merc to Trade Nikkei Futures, Options: The...
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Rooney Jr. Looking for a Break
- It's 'Gold Rush Time' in Capital : Fund raising: Time begins running out in the two-year legislative session. And lobbyists are griping about the record number of events they have been invited to.
- U.S. NAVAL FORCES DEPLOYED IN OR MOVING TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST
- Students in India Block Oil Pumping
- U.S. Trade Deficit Hits 7-Year Low : Economy: Trend hailed but analysts warn that oil imports could become a growing future problem.
- Dr. John Walker, 81; President's Uncle
- BREEDING BIRDS: AMERICAN KESTREL (Falco sparverius)
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Testimony Reread at N.Y. Jogger Trial
- Reporter Tells of 'Terrifying' Desert Escape From Kuwait
- Men Plead Not Guilty in Slaying of Guard
- Recycling Program Surpasses Forecasts
- 'Diamonds Are Forever,' but Memories Are Best Left Untested
- Tempers Flare at Protest Over Migrants
- Report Offers Suggestions to Mend Poway's Migrant Problems : Immigrants: Panel formed after last year's racial incident urges reforms for legal migrants, but elimination of the camps of illegal workers.
- So You Want to Be in Pictures? : Harder for some people than others; enter now Disney Studios
- Peter Luukko, who is general manager of...
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Evernden Chips Away at McEnroe
- Channel 4 News Planning Staff Trims : Television: KNBC to eliminate nine union jobs. Other cuts are likely too.
- New Courthouse Opposed
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- Work Accountability
- Problems With Proposition A
- The Schleves and Ready Mix
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- Views of the '60s Differ Drastically
- Adoptees Have Right to Know
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- Election Issues: S&Ls;, Abortion
- One of Best Museums Was Missing
- The Human Costs of War
- U.S. Infant Mortality
- Thousand Oaks Civic Plan Overdue
- The Human Costs of War
- Diners Are Approved
- Redevelopment the Next Scandal
- Frustration Over School Money
- MOVIES - Aug. 17, 1990
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- Picus' Plan May Force Huge Tract to Shrink : Development: Planning officials confirm that councilwoman's threat could deter the project.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Iran Could Emerge as Big Winner in the Gulf Crisis : Mideast: In the wake of Iraq's peace bid and surging oil prices, Tehran could gain even more politically.
- Drawn to Simpson Shirts
- U.S. Probing Perjury Claims Against Nazi-Hunting Unit
- Actors' Equity Says White Can Portray Eurasian : Theater: The canceled 'Miss Saigon' may play on Broadway after all. The reversal on the casting of Briton Jonathan Pryce meets with mixed reaction.
- FACEOFF: Neither Santa Ana nor Anaheim was...
- ELVIS: The 13th anniversary of the king's...
- U.S. Skeptical of Jordan Pledge on Embargo
- 1 Killed, 2 Hurt in Shooting at West Covina Trade School
- Redistricting Delayed Indefinitely by Court : County government: Panel of federal appeals judges puts election for 1st District supervisor on hold.
- THE HUNTED: The late Andrija Artukovic of...
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE PERSIAN GULF : Chemical Threat Is Real, but We're Ready
- L.A. Official Could Force Huge Tract to Shrink : Ahmanson Ranch: Planners say Councilwoman Joy Picus' effort to block the extension of Victory Boulevard into the county could hamper the project.
- STOCKS : Hussein Visit Boosts Market; Dow Gains 0.5
- Hadson Corp. Agrees to Sell Irvine-Based Ultrasystems
- Turkish Cuisine : Most of What We Know As Middle Eastern Food Originated In Istanbul
- 2 Groups Aid Push for Malibu Incorporation
- World Is Yours for the Taking at Map Store : Shop Ranges Wide--Even to Space
- Westside Golfers Are Rising With the Birdies
- LOCAL : Officer Found Shot to Death
- COLUMN ONE : A Peek at Back Alley Justice : It seems like just another brutal stabbing in a sorry part of town. Police even have a confession. But the case crumbles in court, drawing letters of protest from angry jurors.
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- CITIES / BILLBOARD BATTLE : Priest Pleads Moral Right to Deface Ads : Chicagoan says heavy use of outdoor liquor, tobacco signs in poor areas is genocide.
- South Gate Council Fires Administrator : City hall: A day after he announced plans to retire in March, Bruce Spragg is ordered to quit, the fourth top official to leave since the April election.
- King Hussein Meets Bush; No Progress
- El Monte : Pool Table Permit Denied
- AQMD Is Told Acid Ban Might Doom Refineries
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- Fullerton Hofbrau Brews Tasty Sophistication
- The Tide Turns, Leaving Some Washington Lobbyists Out of the Water : Insiders: Once, Iraq had lots of friends in the capital. Now, arrangements are being 'terminated.'
- Pentagon to Send Stealth to Mideast : Military: Deployment of the fighter plane and aircraft carrier Kennedy will enable the U.S. to strike quickly.
- Countywide
- Manhole Cover Thief Sentenced to 180 Days
- San Diego Skies Get Ahead of Themselves
- Clowns Turn Out to Picket Fence : Protest: Party store owner says mini-mall wall blocks access to his business.
- Lawyer Criticizes Public Arrest
- The Green Bay Packers offered holdout quarterback...
- Conner Syndicate Adds New Sponsor, Designer
- Mahon Hits the Road When Aid Dries Up
- Reeservists Try to Read President's Lips : Training: Marine officers are given a refresher course in how to protect their men against chemical agents. Effectiveness of protective gear is questioned.
- Theatrical New Boss for Yankees : Baseball: Robert Nederlander, a longtime Steinbrenner associate, is chosen to become the club's new general partner, but he needs approval of other major league owners.
- Mulholland 8th to Just Say No : Baseball: Phillie is almost perfect against former Giant teammates, 6-0. It sets a record for most no-hitters in a season.
- CSUN Career Helps McClean in New Setting : Volleyball: Deaf Northridge graduate uses his college experience as springboard to international competition.
- SIDELINES : Japan Beats U.S. in Volleyball
- In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time : USC: Don Gibson suffered two major injuries in eight months, but Trojans still expect a lot from him.
- Tony Bennett: Once More With Feeling : Music: Returning to his hometown gave the singer a new perspective for album No. 93.
- <i> Bagna Cauda: </i> Soul Food From Piedmont : Community dip: Gathering 'round the hottub. This vegetable bath isn't just something to eat, it's an event.
- Liberian Rebels Escort Embassy Staffs to Border
- Santa Monica : CLARE Complex Dedicated
- WORLD IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Peace Pledge Marks War Memorial Rites
- Recall Vote on Mayor Delayed : South El Monte: Questions about petition gatherers keep the election off the November ballot.
- Korean Liberation Day Marked With Fiery Riot
- Caught in Common Denominator
- Retiree Finds Her Job Is Labor of Love
- Supermarket Workers Vote to Accept New 3-Year Contract
- The Waiting Game : Hundreds of Americans Anxious About Adopting Romanian Orphans
- EARTHWATCH : French Lesson : When it comes to replanting forests destroyed over time, we can learn by France's example.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : BART Plagued by Bickering, Red Tape
- Bangladesh Doctors End 19-Day Strike
- Beverly Hills : Tree-Trimming Plan OKd
- A Desperate Hussein Plays the Iran Card : Accommodation with Tehran would be very bad news
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- 6 More Campus Buildings Eyed With Concern : Construction: The Cal State Long Beach structures have been identified as having structural problems. Fourteen have now been closed or may be closed after the cave-in of a recital hall roof.
- Woo Urges Ban on Building to End Traffic Siege
- SIDELINES : One German Team OK With IOC
- Mum's the Word From Heat Coach
- Langston Has Turn for Better in 8-1 Victory
- Music Reviews : Rattle's 'Resurrection' at Hollywood Bowl
- L. Frank Baum: Yellow Brick Road to Hollywood : Film history: The author founded the Oz Film Manufacturing Co. This film flirtation is the subject of an exhibit.
- Pictures on Newscast Fuel Fight : Television: FCC takes action after a complaint by the American Family Assn. Sexually explicit photos are part of a Mapplethorpe show.
- OXNARD : School District to Raise Lunch Prices
- MEINERS OAKS : Court Overturns Housing Approval
- Fire Destroys Empty Bank Building; Investigators Call It Arson : Crime: Laguna Hills structure had been shut down for years because of ground contamination, apparently from nearby gasoline tanks.