- That's Entertainment. That's Too Bad.
- Summertime and the Reading Is Easy : A Dangerous Darkness : Nothing is what it appears to be : TOTAL ECLIPSE. <i> By Liz Rigbey (Pocket Books; $22; 472 pp.)</i>
- Surging Forward : Cities Gear Up for State Mandate With Plans for Electric Vehicles
- THE SENSIBLE HOME : How to Guard Against Electrocution
- Up With the Lowdown on Britain Guide
- CUTTING FOR SIGN: One Man's Journey Along...
- ATTACK ON HIROSHIMA : DROPPING THE BOMB
- Gulf War Victors, Losers No Longer Clear : Mideast: Five years after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, Hussein remains in power and winners face money woes.
- THE WORD : Call Me
- Illyria, by Barbara Guest
- Common Sense and Coincidence : When ghost story meets love story, it's all part of 'a divine symmetry' : MADELEINE'S GHOST, <i> By Robert Girardi (Delacorte Press: $21.95; 356 pp.)</i>
- Watson General Cuts Losses in 3rd Quarter
- STYLE / FASHION : Looking the Part
- To Our Readers
- THE RIGHT CHOICE
- Brookside Farm
- DOLE VS. HOLLYWOOD
- Room for Remorse
- Sign of Civic Progress: Lights That Don't Light
- THE BOMB, I
- EMBARRASSED FILE: RETURN TO ZENDA
- Candidates
- Nutty About Oil
- Telenovelas Are No Small Thing
- THE BOMB, II
- Board's Vote an Act of Discrimination
- Views on Water District Off Mark
- What Paper Firms' Merger Means
- 'South' Should Rise Again
- Locale of Arbitrations Was the Concern
- Woodside Village Is Not What It Used to Be
- Legislators Should Back LAUSD Breakup
- Plan to Use Transit Funds Draws Scorn
- Worker Buyouts at DWP
- DIC Defends Its Quality, Management
- Reparations: The Meaning of 'Racism'
- Rent Control
- THE BOMB, I
- AmeriCorps Story Ignores Positive
- Pesticide Affects Tenants Differently
- THE NAACP TODAY
- Brandy Ads Not the Only Menace to TV Viewers
- THE BOMB, I
- Hiking Alternatives
- LAUSD Breakup Proposal
- Religion Plants the Guilt in Women
- Property: Complaints About Stair Exercisers
- Shattering the Myth of the Bomb : Hiroshima and Nagasaki didn't have to happen : THE DECISION TO USE THE ATOMIC BOMB, <i> By Guy Alperovitz (Alfred A. Knopf: $32.50; 847 pp.)</i> : HIROSHIMA IN AMERICA, <i> by Robert Jay Lifton and Greg Mitchell (Grosset/Putnam: $27.50; 425 pp.)</i>
- Daily News Had a Way With Words
- For Flight Attendants, It's a Different Story
- More on County Anti-Fraud Plan
- Charts Were Dropped on Accuracy Concerns
- Recall Effort Resulted From Years of Abuses
- Hiring Overseas Teachers Defies Logic
- Bitter Lessons of Drinking and Driving
- Smoky Issue
- Helpful Alternative to Scavenging
- Seibu Store
- Neighborhood Watch Is a Tribute to Victims
- Still Crazy in Love After All These Years
- THE NAACP TODAY
- Measure R Vote Wasn't About 'Greed'
- THE BOMB, II
- Hiegert Deserved Better From CSUN
- Antonovich Is Part of County's Fiscal Problem
- What O.C. Conviction Rates Really Say
- Time to Overhaul County Government
- Vasquez's Pay Cut
- No Way to 'NoHo'; Try 'Lankershim' Instead
- Rabbi Baruch Korff
- Helping Residents of Mobile Homes
- Van Nuys Airport's Advisory and City Panels
- War of Words Heats Up on 1945 Decision to Bomb Hiroshima : Atomic bomb: Now, 50 years later, the incineration of a city is a topic of fresh examination. What then seemed clear-cut is now less so, the subject of a spate of new books, articles and discussions.
- THE BOMB, I
- THE BOMB, I
- Pint-Size Chef Has a Giant-Sized Idea for TV : Talk circuit: Justin Miller, who is only 5 years old, has already appeared with David Letterman and Phil Donahue and hopes for his own show. His agent calls the boy's winning personality as well as his talent with a spatula a recipe for success.
- Too Many Pets
- How to Rein In Wayward Grocery Carts
- KTLA's Trial and Error
- Beilenson PAC Funds Took the Long Road
- Sanctity of Life Should Prevent Another War
- Pet Peeve
- NONFICTION - Aug. 6, 1995
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Croatia Gambles the West Won't Stand in Its Way
- THE WORLD : PERU : Fujimori's True Test: Can He Be Democratic?
- Death Penalty Weighed in Officer's Slaying : Simi Valley: Neighbors share vivid memories of suspect in fatal shooting of Michael Frederick Clark.
- Hard Part Now Begins for Backers of School Split : Education: Competing interests must all come together to pull off breakup of L.A. Unified. Even some previous critics say it may happen, though worries about segregation remain.
- In Brief
- Hard Part Begins for Backers of School Split : Education: Proponents of an L.A. district breakup say they must resolve differences to reach their goal.
- Keep Those Paddle-Wheels Turnin'
- U.S. Ready to Indict 3 in Oklahoma City Blast : Courts: Sources say grand jury will be asked to charge key suspects McVeigh and Nichols, along with Fortier.
- SOME SAID NO: Walt Disney Co. Chairman...
- Simi Valley Mourns Slain Officer : Shooting: Police had visited accused killer's house several times before in response to neighbors' complaints about gunfire.
- WORK IN PROGRESS: Appropriately enough, the new...
- Complex Questions : Run-Down Orange Units to Be Renovated by City, Developer, so Why Do Tenants Face Eviction?
- In Brief
- From the Archives: Ida Lupino; Actress, TV and Film Director
- AIRLINES
- AIRLINES
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Mixed; Dollar Up on Germany Talk
- Custom Computers
- Avedis K. Sanjian; Armenian Studies Pioneer
- New DNA Test on Blood From Bronco Revealed
- LA HABRA : The Ears Have It: Corn Fest Grows
- Northridge : Show Highlights Everything for Home
- Congregation Adat to Observe Fast
- The Rev. Steve Krogh will be installed...
- Garcetti to Cut Unit That Probes Police Shootings : Budget: District attorney says the program's costs cannot be justified. But some observers say move sends the wrong message.
- Foreclosures Drop 31%, the Steepest Fall in Southland : County: A brighter employment picture contributes to decline in second quarter compared to last year, economists say.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Finally Overpower Persistent Padres
- Rangers Looking to Survive the Cut : Baseball: Texas would rather think about making the playoffs rather than just focus on catching the Angels.
- Judge: NFL Fund Must Pay Sweeney
- Silverchair: Youth Must Be Served : Pop Beat: The Australian newcomers haven't been hampered a bit by their ages--15-16. If they're this good now, imagine what they might have to offer in the future.
- NEA Faces Restructuring in Light of Budget Cuts : The arts: Staff reductions and the elimination of some grant structures are being proposed.
- INSIDE & OUT : Spills Can Be Deadly for Parquet Tiles
- Kenneth M. Claypool; Orange Pioneer
- UNHOLY SALE? It was bad enough when...
- Croats Claim Big Advances; Serbs Deny It
- Japan Lawmakers Decry China's A-Tests : Asia: Parliament also demands that France cancel its planned nuclear operations in the South Pacific.
- State Cancels Order for Boiling Water
- Buena Park Man Shot 3 Times by Father, Police Say
- Southeast : The Place to Plan a Bunker With Flair
- Authorities Arrest Four Men in Suspected Narcotics Ring
- After the Fall, Cook Is Ready for Climb Back
- Buddy System : Aid: Mentor program pairs professionals with the homeless in an effort to help them get off Skid Row.
- COMMENTARY : Thoroughbred Racing Cannot Pass the Blame
- Stewart Grabs One-Shot Lead
- SURFING / U.S. OPEN : Slater, Defending Champion Beschen Reach Round 4
- City Delivers Aggressive Critique of Elsmere Plan
- Costa Mesa's Oxley Wins Scratch Main Speedway Motorcycle Race
- TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Boisclair Sending a National Warning
- Stewart Grabs One-Shot Lead
- A Militia of Dr. Dolittles : 'Babe' Called On 58 Trainers for Its Cast of More Than 900 Animals
- Rail Merger May Bring Big Layoffs : Transportation: Marriage of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific expected to create annual savings of $500 million.
- Karadzic Takes Helm of Army
- Fool's Paradise : <i> Trompe l'oeil</i> paints a pleasant deception where plain walls once stood. It's a trick that ends in a smile.
- Clintons Say They Funded Half of Venture : Whitewater: President and First Lady maintain that they contributed almost as much money to the project as partner James B. McDougal.
- Therapist Replaces Couch With Canvas to Free Artistic Mind
- OXNARD : Trailer Is a Home for Fire Safety Lessons
- Canoga Park : Shopping Program to Aid Needy Youths
- Central Los Angeles : Move Seeks to Speed Citizenship for 8,000
- Executive Acquitted of Workers' Comp Fraud : Court: Juror calls prosecution of Camarillo man who runs family's firm 'overkill.' He was charged with collecting nearly $7,000 while continuing to work.
- Platform : Should L.A. Try "Hot Spot' Policing?
- Theatre Fest a Time to Reconnect : Theater: Resembling a family reunion, the event with productions and workshops recognizes African American living legends as well as those beginning to make strides.
- Ida Lupino; Actress, TV and Film Director
- Clinton Ends Prohibition of Security Clearances for Gays : Government: Cold War-era practice had been relaxed in many federal agencies. President's order establishes the first uniform standards.
- Valleywide : Churches Present Concerts of Note
- Tour of London to Raise Funds for Arts
- Update : Follow-up on the news : FULLERTON : Compromise Allows Associated Bike Lane
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Council Acts on Perilous Intersection
- San Gabriel Valley : PAINT WITH A PURPOSE
- VENTURA : Suspect in Explosions at Mall Is Arrested
- Quake Helped Some Dreams Come True : Housing: Supported by a public-private program, renters who lost apartments during temblor are buying their first homes.
- Second Opinion : RAFU SHIMPO : Before Hiroshima, the Firebombs Were Worse
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Schofield Gets Another Call
- It Should Be a Primo Competition : Track and field: Athletes finally take center stage at World Championships. Lewis may not compete.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda: If I'm a Hindrance, I'll Retire
- For Many Elderly, California Is Not the Place to Be : Population: From 1985-90, state had net loss of seniors. Costs, crime are among reasons. Others 'age in place.'
- Large-Animal Disposal Service Offers Options
- DEL MAR : Anyone Can Make the Claim, but Frankel's in Hall of Fame
- Werdel Witmeyer Injured, Frustrated and Out : Tennis: France's Testud runs her around in 6-2, 6-2 victory. Martinez, Pierce, Raymond also advance.
- U.S. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Parmenter's Presence Felt in a Glimpse of the Future
- Done Competing Against Himself : When Pianist's Eyes Were on the Moscow Prize, Audiences' Were on the PBS Documentary
- Megadeth Doesn't Fit Into the Pyramid's Scheme
- LABOR
- PepsiCo Offer Nixed by Striking Workers at O.C., 3 Other Plants
- Retrofit Urged for County Headquarters
- Simi Council to Consider Ways to Resolve Street's Truck Traffic Problem : Transportation: Addressing residents' complaints, the city could ban parking by the tractor-trailers along a section of Los Angeles Avenue.
- Of Neighbors and Fences : 'Slave' Shop Generated Few Suspicions
- Philip E. Chandler; Garden Designer, Teacher
- Landmark Reform of Communications Laws OKd in House : Congress: Sweeping bill frees up competition in telephone, cable and broadcast industries, and mandates V-chip. Stage is set for political battle with Senate.
- Body Found Adrift in Hurricane's Wake
- Anaheim Police Investigate Alleged Pyramid Scheme
- San Fernando Valley : Crash Sparks 450-Acre Brush Fire
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Mayor Sees Green in O.C.'s Debt to City : Update : Follow-up on the news
- 5 Arrested in Counterfeit Check, Credit Card Ring
- Newborn Found in Trash at Hospital
- COSTA MESA : Tourism Council and Ad Agency to Create and Promote City Image
- Finding a New Promised Land on the Internet : Computers: A variety of faiths are establishing home pages while other services offer electronic copies of the Bible. Even the Pope is going on-line.
- Wilson Signs Bill Limiting Rent Controls
- House Votes to Curb Political Activity of Nonprofit Groups : Congress: Bill forces recipients of federal grants to limit their spending on lobbying, lawsuits. Opponents call it an assault on free speech.
- MIDDLE EAST : Egypt Struggles to Regain Ancient Appeal to Tourists : Industry rebounding after slump caused by quake, violence. But some visitors are slow to return.
- SANTA PAULA : Residents Address School Grounds Use
- SIMI VALLEY : Laker Player Pleads Not Guilty to Charges
- MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Inroads : Corporate Escalator
- Dog Chases Cat--Big Cat--Away From Child : Wildlife: Search is on for mountain lion after Dante, the family's miniature greyhound, plays hero in Coto de Caza back-yard standoff.
- SIMI VALLEY : Youngsters Offered Free Vaccinations
- Weekend TV : In Retrospect: World War II and the A-Bomb
- TWO-TIME CHAMPS?: They won last year's Little...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Why a War in Bosnia? Because Its Many Armies Want to Fight : Balkans: The country's ethnic hatreds are matched by multiple combatants. They seem more intent on avenging affronts than protecting the citizens.
- Westside : The Next Wave: Art on Storm Drains
- SANTA ANA : Council to Vote on Keeping Youth Kayaking Afloat
- Southeast : EDUCATIONAL ENVOY
- Valleywide : Rally, Walk to Support Breast-Feeding
- Seismic Retrofit Urged for Main County Offices : Safety: Earthquake experts say work at Hall of Administration could cost the cash-strapped government $170 million.
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Buffalo Bill's Excellent Secret
- Newport Beach : Vendor Sign-Ups Begin for Arts Festival
- SANTA PAULA : Budget Study Session Planned for Monday
- Countywide : Library Book Sale to Fund Youth Program
- Sylmar : Idyllwild Forest Camp Sharpens Young Talent
- Finally DeCinces Not Feeling He's Disenfranchised : Baseball: Former Angel third baseman has put behind him the sour taste he had in his mouth after he was cut loose by the team.
- The Gospel According to Mike : Tyson Says He'll Be Better Than Ever in Comeback, Because Fighting Is What God Wants Him to Do
- A Better Atmosphere for UFO : With Michael Schenker Back on Board, the Group Recaptures Its Old Chemistry
- Christopher, in Hanoi, Seeks a 'Better Future' : Southeast Asia: On first visit by a secretary of state to Vietnam's capital, he urges reconciliation. Earlier, in Phnom Penh, he reassures Cambodia.
- French-Australian Battle Over South Pacific Testing Heats Up
- South Bay : Jet Traffic Problem to Be in the Spotlight
- Thousand Oaks Team Goes for Title : Baseball: Today, the Little League All-Stars will try to win a game that could lead to a state championship for the second year in a row.
- BANKING
- DMV, He Said
- CAMARILLO : Trustees Beef Up Arguments for Bond
- U.S. Peace Delegation to Apologize to Hiroshima
- Gripe : Downsizing: At What Point Does Lean Equal Incompetent? : The bank has the wrong account and wrong name, the insurance company can't get the bills straight and the pension office hasn't a clue.
- Trying Times : Law Firms for Needy Face Fund Cuts, Case Restrictions
- YORBA LINDA : City Approves New Recycling Contract
- SANTA ANA : Musicians to Perform at Christian Street Fair
- Ivanisevic Is Shoe-In as Winner : Tennis: Croatian star's sole fails him, but not his tongue, as he advances to semifinals at UCLA.
- DiSarcina Is Angels' Biggest Loss : Baseball: All-star shortstop is out for season because of thumb injury suffered Thursday. Rangers win, 6-4, despite two Salmon homers.
- Sanders Coming Back, Evans Falling Back : Swimming: Brooke Bennett completes sweep over world-record holder with victory in 1,500.
- 2 Stations Gambling Big on the O.J. Trial : Media: Audiences are flocking to KTLA-TV and KNX-AM. But don't think that means the stations are profiting financially.
- Q & A : Telecom Reform Legislation Likely to Boost Cable Rates
- BATHROOM FIXTURES : New-Construction Units Offer More Possibilities
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
- The 50th anniversary of the bombing of...
- Package Deals Now Available to Fair-Goers
- Sway to Salsa or Rock Out to Reggae
- Thin Subway Walls Called Safe by MTA : Transportation: Section along Vermont Avenue fails to meet specifications, but panel concludes that it can withstand a quake.
- Pros Enlisted to Aid Allen Recall : Politics: Opponents of Assembly Speaker hire American Petition Consultants to ensure the timely collection of sufficient signatures to put issue on November ballot.
- SAN CLEMENTE : Study Finds Residents Shopping Out of Town
- Not Yet an Epidemic : Symptoms of Angel Fever Can Be Seen in County, but Fans Wary of Team's Past Remain Skeptical
- Dance Review : Agabian, Purple Moon Share Highways Bill
- Music Review : Edwards Sparkles at Bowl in Lesser Berlioz, Tchaikovsky
- INS to Charge Paperwork Fee at Borders
- Britain's Queen Mum Turns 95
- Prominent Developers May Lose Downtown Site : Real estate: Building in The Exchange may be auctioned if Howard-Platz Group fails to pay off loan.
- 4 Arrested After Bank Robbery in Lancaster
- Woman, 71, Injured When Car Hits Pole
- Angry Baptists Decry Sale of Church to 'Pagan' Hindus
- Nephew, 27, Surrenders in Motor Home Shooting Death
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Surfing Fans Have a Swell Time at Beach Expo Opening
- Are Reporters All Called 'Bar Stool'?
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : Morton May Be the Man to Fill Lions' Gray Area
- Jazz Review : Hunter Puts On Musical Magic Show
- Enron Lawyers Meet to Weigh Legal Options
- HER FAULT? The county's bankruptcy has long...
- Parents Win Crash Suit
- BREA : Council to Discuss Olinda Heights Project
- South Bay : POLICE MEMORIAL
- Navy Pulls Back on Plan for Offshore Flight Tests : Military: Decision not to use high-speed fighter planes bows to residents' concerns about noise and safety. Some say the proposed modifications don't go far enough.
- Back in Court, Citron Again Waives Right to Sentencing : Bankruptcy: Deputy district attorney says county probation department needs time. Oct. 13 hearing set.
- Welfare Reform Bill Excludes Proposal
- Devil of Time for Angel, Who Shoots a 76
- MOTOR RACING : Moore and Voigt Put Back so Secor Finishes in Front
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Strawberry's Return a Winner for Yankees
- Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
- Key Witness Agrees to Testify in Sex Trial of Rep. Reynolds
- Confusion in 911 Call Delays Aid in Dogs' Attack
- SANTA ANA : Expansion Proposed at Mater Dei High
- RESEDA : Woman Stabbed in Home Robbery
- Obituaries : Rohda Lawrence; Actress
- ANAHEIM : Council to Consider Water System Upgrade
- ORANGE : Fire Agency, 2 Firms Vie for City Contract
- Brickyard Has Been an Easy Sell : Auto racing: Rain wipes out the second day of qualifying and threatens today's race.
- Dodgers Take a Giant-Sized Thumping : Baseball: It has never been worse than this, with San Francisco battering Candiotti, 15-1.
- ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Win to Clinch Top Playoff Spot
- SPLASH NOTEBOOK / MARTIN HENDERSON : Franchise Is Hitting High Notes Off the Field
- AUTOS
- Make Some Smart Choices for a Successful Winter Harvest
- U.N. Conference Adopts Fishing Treaty : Environment: Accord seeks to avert disputes, protect dwindling stocks. States to cooperate on enforcement.
- Landmark Reform of Communications Laws OKd in House : Congress: Sweeping bill frees up competition in telephone, cable and broadcast industries, and mandates V-chip. Stage is set for political battle with Senate.
- A-Bomb Ended a War, Cast Shadow Over Half-Century : History: Nuclear threat contained Cold War, spurred U.S. to foreign ventures, affected national psychology.
- Countywide : Supervisors Schedule Public Hearing for Theo Lacy Jail Expansion Proposal
- Rep. Tauzin Said to Be Considering a Switch to GOP
- San Gabriel Valley : Face Lift Is Urged for a Fading Rose Bowl
- Checkpoints Become Flash Point : Immigration: Packard's plan to close posts at San Clemente and Temecula, divert funds to the border draws ire of those who call move ill-conceived.
- Obituaries : * Elaine S. Sandefur; Longtime Nurse, Volunteer
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : McGwire Leaves Game With Back Injury
- Pluckiest of the Bunch : With These Special Varieties, a Passion for Tomatoes Needn't Cool With the Weather
- INDIA : Grisly Slaying Puts Focus on Criminalized Politics
- Thin Subway Walls Pose No Risk, MTA Says
- Kay Brick; Pilot, Powder Puff Derby Co-Founder
- Calabasas : Water Agency Won't Oppose Fluoride Bill
- Clinton Will Head West for the Parks, Not Scarce Votes
- Suit Filed in Slaying by Deputies
- Boy, 5, Hit by Car, Is in Critical Condition
- Northridge : Faulty Rubber Band Decides Tiny-Car Race
- 'Eye Tattoo' Only Goes Skin-Deep : Art review: Even though the Laguna show presents a plethora of works, it lacks insight regarding their cultural significance.
- Cap Cities' Iger Faces Whole New World : TV: Disney deal has altered his carefully charted course, but he says he welcomes the change.
- Clinton to Adopt Senate's Lobbyist Disclosure Rules
- Majority of Americans Still Approve of 1945 A-Bomb Use
- Phyllis Brooks; Model Acted on Stage, Screen
- Gumby on the Rebound : Water-Balloon Assault Fails to Dampen Healthy Work Ethic
- Joseph Becker; Computer Data Storage Expert
- Couple Pulled From Flames : Rescue: Pair narrowly escape blast as collision shuts down Golden State Freeway, sparks 450-acre brush fire.
- 3 Killed in Accident on PCH
- Multicultural Manners : Not Exactly a Straight Answer
- Threats Drive Mauled Toddler's Family to Leave : Attacks: Huntington Beach man who beat dog to death says he doesn't know if he would do anything differently. His son required about 60 stitches.
- Suit Against Nasdaq Dealers Dismissed : Securities: Plaintiffs alleged firms unfairly profited from wide price spreads. Judge cites lack of details; refiling expected.
- Investigators Seek Cash From Newport Pacific : Lenders: Authorities are looking into mid-July closure of Madgy Hanna's company and many of its subsidiaries.
- TV Review : Judiciary on Trial in TNT's 'Broken Trust'
- This Reader Revokes Downey's Poetic License