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THE SECRET WORLDS OF COLIN FLETCHER by Colin Fletcher (Vintage: $9.95)
'Over The Hill' Ski Gangs Gaining Momentum
LOUIS H. SULLIVAN: A System of Architectural Ornament : (Rizzoli: $200; 160 pp.)
Anything for a Pal : THE LION AT THE DOOR by Newton Thornburg (William Morrow: $18.95; 288 pp.; 0-688-08820-1)
Redecorate With a Soft Touch : Carpets: Floor and wall coverings and linens can change room appearance. Now they can be protected from soil and stains.
A Tourist in the World's Most Dramatic Capital
On the Road Gang : Caltrans Doles Out Duties for Offenders Doing 'Hard Labor' Along Southland Freeways
Ethiopia Jews Pose Israel Dilemma : Immigration: Nation must weigh continuing to supply shaky Mengistu regime with arms or risk a cutoff of refugees.
THE SEAGULL
Black Man Hit by Truck During Chase by Whites
Long Beach Rides the Blue Line to Glory : Transit: Metro Rail has already paid off in national exposure and urban perks. And it's cost the city scarcely a dime.
COLUMN RIGHT : Don't Make a Dreyfus of Oliver North : A retrial would not enhance public understanding of the Iran-Contra affair.
As Gorbachev Mesmerizes, Is the Atlantic Alliance Perhaps Sleeping? : NATO: While the West is celebrating the end of the Cold War and the achievement of its objectives, its underlying cohesion is being hollowed out.
The Fraternal Germanic People of Belgium : THE SORROW OF BELGIUM by Hugo Claus; translated by Arnold J. Pomerans (Pantheon Books: $24.95; 616 pp.; 0-394-56263-1)
Architecture Exhibit Features Models
Home Builder Helps Homeless Families
Everybody Into the Water! : If You Can Take the Heat, Summer is the Time for Hot Deals at Three Sizzling Resorts
'Pride and Prejudice'
A Disney gem you won't find at...
FICTIONTHE FAVORED CHILD by Philippa Gregory (Pocket:...
The Wittier Sex : 'An Uncommon Scold': Women's Caustic Views on Men, Marriage, Life
Some Sizzling Summer Deals at Tip of Baja California
State's Home Builders Are One-Third of 'Giants' List
Wilson Blasts Feinstein for 'Flip-Flops' : Convention: He tells GOP she waffled on the death penalty, ethics and parental leave. Her manager disputes accusations.
Ballot Issues: Democracy or a Cop-Out? : Voting: Proliferation of referendums and initiatives has pluses and minuses. They help citizens get involved but they also let lawmakers off hook.
Egypt's Obelisks Are No Longer Standing Tall
Growth Key Issue in Sewer Pact Revisions
Pacific Rim Curriculum Shifts With the World : Education: UCSD's one-of-a-kind school focusing on Latin, Asian studies is at a turning point as it works to fine-tune itself to the needs of potential employers.
COMMENTARY : Whitewash and Triumph in Yorba Linda : Nixon's biographer says his library is fraught with omissions, bias and untruths, but is ultimately the best of all the presidential museums.
Linemen Join the Summer Fun With a Five-Event Competition
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / JOHN LYNCH : Off-Court Distractions Put Additional Pressure on Basketball Coaches
Wide Receiver Has Gone Long on Way to Tryout With Chargers
Anticipating the Prokofiev Centenary
Ups, Downs and Rights : Rodeo at County Fair Attracts Riders, Fans and Animal Activists
Highland Park Woman Sets Herself on Fire
Replacing Corner Saloon With a Computer : Networking: Screenwriters keep in touch via an electronic bulletin board. Some discuss philosophy, job opportunities or just gossip. Others say it's cheaper than therapy.
Countywide
The Lonely Road Back : One of the Most Painful Aspects of Orel Hershiser's Recovery Is the Sense of Isolation From His Dodger Teammates
Vogler Killed in Sprint Car Crash
Faldo Plays Spoiler--of Great Stories
GOODWILL GAMES : Evans Suddenly Learns It's Summer Time : Swimming: She finishes second to teammate Sanders in 400 individual medley.
Dukes Put the Heat on Charlotte to Win Team Tennis Match
Abducted Child Was Sexually Assaulted : Crime: Ventura County will seek the extradition of the kidnaping suspect from Las Vegas. The Port Hueneme girl and her mother have been reunited.
Patient Uses Renewed Health to Aid Others
Teen-Ager Slain in Hail of Bullets Fired From Car : Crime: He is gunned down while walking home from a party. Neighbors believe the shooting is a payback by a rival gang.
Belcher Faces 27 Pirates, Wins, 6-0 : One-hitter: Dodger pitcher gives up a fourth-inning single and a sixth-inning walk. Samuel hits a home run, drives in three runs.
Griffin, Samuel Charged in Fight : Dodgers: Infielders are jailed then released after altercation at a bar in Pittsburgh. Griffin is treated at hospital for an injured eye.
Loves Movies, Hates Big Spiders : Mild-mannered Jeff Daniels, one of Hollywood's leading straight men, becomes a hero in spite of himself in 'Arachnophobia.'
Panorama City Wins Twice, Will Play for District Title : American Legion: Last year's runner-up does it the hard way, advancing through the losers' bracket in double-elimination tournament.
One Hollypark Record Broken and One Equaled
GOLF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMATEUR : Oxnard's Stankowski Leads by One Stroke
Rising Out of the Rubble at Cal State Long Beach
Stallone's Challenge
WARNING WILL ROBINSON: Billy Mumy & the...
The Soul-Searching Road to One's Roots : Adoption: There are two sides to the pending legislation that would open adoption records to biological and adoptive parents and adoptees.
8 Children Among 11 Injured in Collision
Castles Fit for a Kid : Children Build Their Dreams From Sand in Oxnard Beach Contest
Running Scared? : Transit: The San Diego Trolley's crime rate is nearly nil, but recent incidents have some people worried.
Wilkerson Follows Leader, Catches Up at End to Win
UNLV Ruling: Is It Justice or Petty Revenge?
Shy Tom Scores Victory at Laurel
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Steinbrenner's Moves Have Hurt Yankees
Indians Becoming a James Gang, Thanks to Ex-Padre's Intensity
BETTING WITH BOB : MAN VS. MICROCHIP
All That's Left Is Spillover : The Oil Slick Is Gone and All Seems Serene in Alaska, but Controversy Bubbles Underneath
*** 1/2 THE TIME "Pandemonium" Paisley Park/Reprise : Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). :
Critters For Hire
Meanwhile, Bud Cort ("Harold and Maude," "Brewster...
A 'Civil War' for the Masses : Filmmaker Ken Burns says his five-night, 11-hour PBS epic--five years in the making--is a tale for Everyman
Escondido
Hawthorne Police on Alert After Shooting at Fair
Growth an Issue in Sewer Pact Revisions : Utilities: Los Angeles must update its contracts with adjacent client communities. Federal clean-water rules must be observed; rates will rise.
2 Squabbles Threaten Jungleland Complex : Development: A disagreement over land price and a push to place the matter before voters pose obstacles to the Thousand Oaks civic center project.
Mel Brooks' best movie is the 1974...
Why Can't We Just Be Friends?
India Recruits Citizens in Terrorist Fight
Could Voters Reject a Long Vacation? : Workers' rights: A lawyer is trying to qualify for the ballot an initiative giving employees a six-week holiday. The proposal is tied to social reforms.
Stanley Shapiro, 65; Producer, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter
State Lets PCC Raise Parking Fee : Commuters: The college is expected to at least double the $20 per semester charge to pay for a much-needed multistory garage.
Classical Musicians, the Way They Were
Westlake, Conejo Valley Face Playoff for Final District 16 Postseason Berth
Jay Wilkerson of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., won...
First baseman Jack Clark of the San...
OFF-ROAD GRAN PRIX : Mears Takes Inside Route to Victory
San Clemente Surfer Can't Catch Plane Out of Mexico and Misses His Heat : Surfing: Shane Beschen's quest for the PSAA tour title is dealt a serious setback.
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Once Again, Chang No Problem for Agassi
Blankenship Earns Record, Win at Saugus
Finley Scratches Out Victory Over Indians
Stallone's Challenge
The Black Forest With a Patio : With Germany at the top of the news, Knoll's Santa Monica establishment--the area's premier German restaurant--rates a visit
A Solo Performer Looks at the NEA Funding Dispute
HOW MUTUAL FUNDS PERFORMED
Picking a Financial Planner Who Isn't a Quack
Kitchen Counters Can't Be Wimpy : Countertops: Plastic laminate withstands pounding, scratching and cleaning--and requires only a few simple tools to install.
SANDSTORMS Days and Nights in Arabia by Peter Theroux (W. W. Norton: $18.95; 281 pp.)
Life, Liberty and : THE PURSUIT OF COMPROMISE : ABORTION The Clash of Absolutes by Laurence H. Tribe (W. W. Norton: $18.95; 410 pp.)
UNTOUCHABLE by Mulk Raj Anand (Penguin: $6.95)
Vacations Offer New World Views : CONSUMER: New Vacation Views : Tours: Destination packages that emphasize political and social issues, not just architecture and art museums, constitute one of the recent trends in travel.
A Marriage (Re)modeled on Genesis : ONION by Kate Braestrup (Viking: $17.95; 194 pp.)
Confessions of a Renovation Junkie
Bugged : Termites Turn Home Into House of Horrors While Family Awaits Court's Ruling
Trail Runs Downhill From Mountains to Beach
THE HOUSE : Technology Leadership
A Mountain High After an Airport Low
Growth Is Key Issue in Sewer Pact Revisions : Utilities: Los Angeles must update its contracts with adjacent client communities. Federal clean-water rules must be observed, and rates will rise.
There are those of us who think...
Geraldo Settles $30-Million Suit by Woman Filmed in TV Raid
Anti-Government Rally in S. Korea Attracts 200,000
Wilson Disappoints Conservatives : Politics: They believe the gubernatorial candidate is ignoring them, and they hint that he does so at his own peril.
Rock Epic Draws 200,000 to Wall
LOTTERY RESULTS
IN BRIEF : ** 1/2 Boom Crash Opera, "These Here are Crazy Times," Giant/Warner Bros.: Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). :
Harrison Ford: More Than Slam-Bang : With 'Presumed Innocent,' he continues to evade the type-casting trap set by the mega hits 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones'
Maybe They Should Issue Stickers For Everyone's Ears
Stop! Read All This! Clip It Neatly! File It Carefully! Do It Now! : Management: Like it or not, this guru will get you organized. You'll need a big trash can, though.
Gardening : Bountiful Begonias Are Full of Surprises : Flowers: Beginners' good news is that begonias respond to a heavy hand for fertilizer and water. A little practice, and success is made in the shade.
Who killed Edwin Drood? With 31 possible...
China, Saudi Arabia Establish Full Ties
Bushes Preside as Nation's New Carrier Is Christened : Defense: The $3.5-billion George Washington debuts to reduced world tensions and huge budget deficits.
What could be a better way to...
No Bailout Is Foreseen on Defense Pacts
Education Can Be Good for Your Health : Promising Monterey-Salinas Test Program May Offer a National Approach
Most Raiders Report, but Long Absent
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pitch Under Chin Spices Reds' 6-1 Victory
Foul Costs Mi Selecto Win; Entrymate Is Given Victory
Her Grunts Elicit Groans From Opponents
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McDonald Arrives for Orioles a Year Late
British Open Shootout Misfires : Golf: Faldo plays his part with a 67 for a five-shot lead. But Norman's 76 relegates him to the pack of pursuers.
. . . but Is It Art? Therein Lies the Appeal of Baldessari's Conceptual Pieces
IN BRIEF : *** Green On Red, "This Time Around," China/Polydor. Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). :
TATTOO TWO: The members of L.A. band...
Blockbuster vs. the World : Entertainment: When it comes to videos, Blockbuster is aptly named. Now this industry leader is storming Southern California.
SELF-CONCIOUSNESS by John Updike (Fawcett Crest: $5.95, illustrated)
'None of Our Business' : A DEATH IN WHITE BEAR LAKE The True Chronicle of an All-American Town by Barry Siegel (Bantam Books: $19.95 ; 439 pp.; 553-05790 )
Video Evolution Means Traveling Camcorders No Longer Forced to Play the Role of Heavy
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOOD : Italy by the Book
INTERNAL EXILE
THE BOOK WARS What It Takes to Be Educated in America by James Atlas (Whittle Direct Books: $11.95; 87 pp.)
Hanging Love Seat Is Great for Relaxing
Airplane II: The Sequel (Channel 13 Sunday...
MTV RAISES NICKELODEON IN ITS OWN HIP IMAGE
Volcanic Flow's Devastating Path Leaves a Clean Slate for New Life
New York Prison Finds Inmates Can Be a Soft Touch--for Animals
A 13-year-old Kurt Russell plays Lt. Gerard's...
FREEWAY REPAIRS : On the Road : Caltrans Issues Advisory on This Week's Repair Sites So Motorists Can Steer Clear
The Guitar Man : Inventor: Leo Fender went from fixing radios to creating a legendary instrument that revolutionized rock 'n' roll. At 80, he's starting over.
Sensing the Shift in Political Winds, Bush Drops the Conservative Agenda : Politics: The GOP right-wing feels increasingly abandoned, as George Bush hurriedly moves toward the center.
A Quiet Goodby for Mighty Warship
Owning Up to Fatal Error Took a While : Patient Died After Receiving Wrong Medicine, but Nurse Got a Clean Bill of Health
Daredevils Grounded, but Plane Show Isn't : Aircraft: Concerns over safety and noise keep aerial stunts off the program, but the first day of the two-day event is considered a success.
Racial Rift Persists at Centinela in Wake of Nash's Firing
OFF-ROAD GRAN PRIX : Stewart, Evans Win Heats at Coliseum
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : Pasarell's Two Chances: Slims and None
MASTERS NATIONAL CYCLING : Stetina Gets Too Far Up to Blow It
Kevin Mackey, fired Thursday as Cleveland State's...
Former Raider Rusty Hilger, who last week...
GOLF ROUNDUP : January's Craft Work Yields One-Shot Lead
BASEBALL MISCELLANY
Mazzy Star: Shining 'Brightly' : The personal visions of David Roback and Hope Sandoval have fueled a fast-moving album on the alternative-rock charts
Want Stability? Hate Risk? Try Money Markets
Ideas? Japanese Buy American, Raising Hackles : Research: Critics worry that by investing in our universities, the Japanese are able to tap America's strength. But we get something too.
Monster Frankenstein's Doctor : GOTHIC ROMANCE by Emmanuel Carrere translated from the French by Lanie Goodman (Charles Scribner's Sons: $19.95; 269 pp.)
Value in the Heart of the Valley : Northridge: Self-containment, accessibility and shopping invite the vision of a future Westwood.
by CHARLES SIMIC
Posun Yun; Former President of South Korea
Star Club Gets Its Case on Tape
City Mobilizes Against Latest New Gang Presence
Landfill a Cornucopia of Information
When It Comes to Freeing Inmates Unjustly Convicted, Dallas Stands Out : Crime: Prosecutors contend that the Texans are getting a bum rap as a practitioner of the Old West necktie party.
COMMENTARY : Nixon Library a Triumph Even With Omissions
Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Judge Orders Halt to State Drug Tests
A Grand Finale to Cabinet Campaign
Nuclear Inspections Move U.S., Soviets Toward START Verification Procedures : Arms: Groundwork laid for coming treaty, but differences remain. Compromise is sought in Geneva.
Blackmun, Marshall: Last Bastion of Court Liberalism : Judiciary: The two justices, without Brennan, will likely find themselves more overwhelmed by the forceful conservatives nominated by Reagan.
William Whyte : Ensuring That Cities Give People a 'Place for Dreams'
For 28 years, Woman Has Been the Cream in Kahlua's Coffee : Management: Maria del Pilar Gutierrez has piloted her company to the top of a male industry in a macho country.
IRONCLAD
THE NAKED GUN: : FROM THE FILES OF POLICE SQUAD
Cameroon's Time-Bomb Lakes Ticking : Disaster: Nyos and Monoun are being recharged with killer carbon dioxide. Another fatal burst is feared.
Marilyn Quayle Has Surgery for an Undisclosed Illness : Health: Routine Pap test revealed disease in 'earliest stages,' spokesman says. The vice president's wife is expected to make a full recovery.
THE HOUSE : Technology Leadership
Buried Treasure : Santa Monica and Venice Beaches Breed the Tiny Sand Crabs That Fish Can't Resist
For George C. Page, the Pits Are a Pleasure
Earth First! and Loggers in Face-Off
George Price is leaving South Gate after...
L.A. Unified Will Return $5.3 Million to State : Education: The district says it will give back funds for renovations at two Westside high schools because it has more pressing priorities.
Notes From the Underground : Soviet Miners in Particular Could Benefit from U.S. Technical Aid
The Empire Strikes Back: UK Fights Financial Sunset : Britain: Despite European economic integration, America's longtime special relationship with London should not be abandoned.
Laguna Niguel Ban Was the Right Move : Building Must Halt Until Parkland Transfer Is Solved
Costa Mesa Contractor Held in Death of Pedestrian in El Cajon Hit-and-Run
Gifts to UCSD Will Fund Cancer Research Chair, Expand Scripps
Gross Advances to Racquetball Semifinals, 15-4, 15-7
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK / ALAN DROOZ : A Tough Road Ahead: Lions to Be Tested Early
HORSE RACING : A Most Unusual Foul-Weather Fan
NEWS 'N' NOTES: Live Aid spearhead Bob...
What Becomes a Legend Most? : Lynn Whitfield became Josephine Baker, Budapest became Paris and Harlem as HBO raced to complete the first movie about the storied entertainer's life
RESTAURANT REVIEW : One Meal at Il Balcone Explains the Will to Wait
Woman Dies in Crash After Buying Drugs
Countywide
LOCAL ELECTIONS DISTRICT ATTORNEY : Enright Forces a Serious Campaign
Homeless Families Find Gateway Out
Suspect in Harassment Case Drinks Malathion and Dies
Notes about your surroundings
CUTBACK VICTIMS: A congressional subcommittee will conduct...
Irvine Man Arrested in Crime Spree of Car Theft, Robbery and Assault
'You have to see the kids' faces when they see a show'
Gambling and Sports Become a Growing Concern
Despite Cold Start, Riddoch Stays Cool : Baseball: Those who know Padre manager say he can turn it around.
Mullin Hopes His Bad Luck in OTL Ends With Men's Open Title Today
Young Ready to Give It His Best Shot : Baseball: Left-hander says he has recovered physically and emotionally from injury. Now he wants to make another run at big leagues.
Bad Luck Plagues Voges; Stankowski Holds Lead Heading Into Last Round : Golf: Simi Valley man tumbles to seven off the pace in SCGA Amateur Championship after a third-round 75.
TATTOO YOU: The little bit of blood...
Searching for Chee
The Drama Behind the Scenery : Talented set designers with a keen eye for detail leave a mark on the stage as clearly as the actors
Calling Dr. Beatty
** 1/2 SHINEHEAD "The Real Rock" Elektra : Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five (a classic). :
MOORPARK : Bus System Renewed for Another Year
VENTURA : Port Officials Shelve Canadian Hotel Plan
Fryer Released by Suns, but May Join Them for L.A. Summer League
Graf Seeks to Keep Grace Under Pressure
COMMENTARY : Johnson, Augmon Caught in NCAA's Crossfire
Luyendyk Gets Fine, Probation for Track Violation
Howell Does His Job With Homer, Walk
GOODWILL GAMES : Reagan Gives Games Theme of Freedom
Game Can't Begin Until the Lady Sings
Even in Alaska, Roy Randall Was a Sooner : Pioneer: Former Oklahoma halfback came in before the pipeline and stayed to raise a family.
Nomads Beat Chiles
KING OF THE ROAD: Billy Joel was...
Byron Adams, Zen Composer : Ignore fashion, says the man whose new 'Capriccio' will enliven the Strawberry Creek Festival
FACES : Tim Hawkinson--Manipulating Everyday Objects and Notions
THOUSAND OAKS : Ranks Swell at Golf Club After Members Decide to Buy It
PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : 'Bo Believed'--in Himself
Issues Obscured in Hotel Coverage
No Help at Embassy
THE LIBRARY SWEATSHOP REVISITED
BRODERICK MURDERS
Outing TARGET Hollywood : What...
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
Food for Thought
BRODERICK MURDERS
Pound Seizure
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
School Official's Statements Offended
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
Making a Big Deal About Tower's Design
Lacking Private Investment, Government Aid Is Needed to Help Black Entrepreneurs Grow
PERLOFF PRO AND CON
PERLOFF PRO AND CON
Metro Rail Fire
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
Olmos as Croce
How to Cut Amusement Park Costs? It's Easy
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
'View From the Library'--a Response
The Years of Wim
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
The 'Beef' About the Quarry
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
'View From the Library'--a Response
Being a 'Conservative' Doesn't Mean Lack of Feeling or Caring
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
RUSSIAN 'ROOTS'
KCOP'S MOVIE MANIA
Why Rush to Vegas?
Making a Big Deal About Tower's Design
Victoria's 'Best' Pub
A TEACHER'S WORLD
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
Paris Flea Market
Drought and Porter Ranch
Rosenfield on Enforcing Auto Insurance Rollbacks
Snub of Oxnard Real Estate Tour
BRODERICK MURDERS
In your June 24 Movies of the...
Food for Thought
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
Lapp Movie
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
After 45 Years, a Fallen Soldier From the Fields of France Is Brought Home to Rest
I want to compliment Paul Moyer and...
Developing Vacant Land in Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach
KCOP'S MOVIE MANIA
Readers Have Their Say on Dannemeyer
Rock as It Nears 40: Running on Empty?
THE LIBRARY SWEATSHOP REVISITED
PERLOFF PRO AND CON
Names in the News - July 22, 1990
THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS : Jose Menendez Gave His Sons Everything. Maybe Even a Motive for Murder.
Where to Stay When You Go Caribbean Island-Hopping
Southland Hot Spot: Converting Co-Ops to Condos
San Bernardino Mountains Help Couple Rise Above Ordinary Problems : B&Bs; in San Bernardino Mountains Offer Escape from Summer Heat
If You're Middle Class, You're Getting Soaked : Taxes: With the recent efforts to make the tax system fairer, the middle class is now paying more than its fair share.
Bush to Act Fast on Court Nominee : Judiciary: He holds his first meeting in the selection process. Replacing Brennan offers the President a key political opportunity--and potential problems.
Public Schools in a Daze: How to Wake Them Up : Education: Schools are not serving students well. But the convergence of several forces makes reform more possible than ever before.
Public Market at Vancouver's Granville Island
Radiation Risks : The Sun, X-Rays, Radon Gas and Now Air Travel Pose Health Threats
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