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Leave It to Shivelva to Put Camp Back in Campaign
Despite Cease-Fire, Peace Eludes Angola : Africa: Lawlessness plagues country. Political tensions cast doubt on elections scheduled for September.
Conservative? Americans Don't Know the Meaning of the Word : Ideology: The nation's parties are 'liberal' in the traditional sense. A true 'conservative' party might be just what the country needs.
BEYOND REPAIR? BUSH LOOKS TO THE CONVENTION FOR POLITICAL SALVATION : Mr. Bush, Meet Mr. Carter
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Mary Dent Crisp : Can She Sell Pro-Choice to the Republican Party?
COMMENTARY / HORSE RACING : A Sign of the Times: Inexactitude in High-Tech Era
'New Wave' Preparing to Surface : Swimming: Stelle hopes to join flow of emerging leaders during the national championships.
TK's Skipper Returns to Los Al, Wins Invitational
RAITT ON: Organizers of Bonnie Raitt's Sept....
JAZZ : The Next Miles? : That could be Wallace Roney. He's played with the trumpet master, he sounds like him and he's replacing him in an all-star reunion tour of Davis' classic '60s group.
POP MUSIC : In Love With Courtney : She may be married and expecting, but Hole's Courtney Love hasn't toned down
Surviving 'Our Araby' in Summer
If Ever the GOP Needed Unity . . . : Bush's reelection hopes may ride on the convention's image
The Struggle to Balance New Rules and Old Customs in Alaska Bush : Wildlife: Federal agent Kim Speckman tries to reconcile Eskimos' reliance on walrus hunting for subsistence with laws regulating such activity.
BURBANK AIRPORT: The first public meeting on...
Riot Memories Cloud Korean Celebration
Conner Takes Stars & Stripes to Early Lead
ENCINITAS : Pleas for Help Go Unanswered
Driver Battles Mental, Physical Pain : Auto racing: Davey Allison, still recovering from Pocono crash, will try to put brother's death out of his mind in Michigan today.
So Much for His Weekend Off : PGA: Haas learns in Nashville he is supposed to be back in St. Louis, working.
FICTION
Beyond Bohemian
'92 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION : Despite a Tightly Controlled Script, Watch for Surprises : Agenda: Bush's speech, Quayle's visibility, Buchanan's address and the abortion and tax issues may bring the unexpected.
Gracie's Short and Sweet--With an Attitude
City Gets Its Finances in Order After Years of Uncertainty : Government: The $7.2-million budget for 1992-93 is the first since 1989-90. Officials blame a turnover of city managers.
Chamber Hires a Pro to Turn Things Around
U.S. Agents Arrest 10, Seize Ton of Cocaine
Saying Aloha to Bad Eating Habits
Reginald Webb has been elected president of...
Hot and Clammy : Errant High Pressure System Traps Heat, Boosts Misery Index
Woman Killed in Drive-By Attack Outside Home
The Lure of the Open Border : New Fence Turns Criminals East, Crashing Into Quiet Lifestyles
Man Shot to Death in Santa Ana
SAN DIEGO : U-T Clerk Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Probable Site of Alaskan Massacre Explored : History: Archeologists seek better understanding of what happened when Russians battled villagers in 1784.
LOS ALAMITOS : TK's Skipper Returns, Wins a $12,000 Invitational Pace
Shoemaker's Alcando Beats Dance Smartly
COVER STORY : 'How I'd Fix Network TV'
Rockwell May Be Pointing Way for Defense Firms in a New Era
RESTAURANTS : AT LAST: A COZY HIDEAWAY : It's Quiet and Cute and on the Eighth Floor of a Beverly Hills Hotel: Now, That's Hidden
Hot Off the Press: Read About Perfect Soil Mate
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
"The Best of Television" (Sunday at 4...
Magyk Brings Its Version of World Beat to Pasadena
Somalia Relief Project Widens With Airlift
A Postman Who Delivered More Than Just Mail Takes a New Route
Nickelodeon enters the wild kingdom of beasts, dangerous and endangered
Milk Is No Place for Experimentation : GAO raises human safety question related to the use of growth hormone in test herds
Peacemakers No Match for Ancient Balkan Hatred : Yugoslavia: The Serbs lost the Battle of Kosovo 600 years ago, and they are determined to get revenge--no matter how long it takes.
By Design, School Children Do the Work to Complete Artist's Project
STYLE : INTERIORS : Light Fantastic
Gardening Style Dictates Types of Tools You Need
How to Get People to Serve on the Board
GOP Scrambles to Shore Up Sinking Support
Clinton Wraps Up California Swing, Again Pledges Health Care Reform : Democrats: He attacks rivals on abortion stand during appeals to two key constituencies: blue-collar suburbanites and Latinos.
Museum of Instruments Gets Brass Collection
Myers Focus of Council Candidates : Election: The city attorney is a target because of the rent control ordinance he crafted and his refusal to prosecute transients who camp in parks.
'Ulysses' a Daring Endeavor for Chinese
IN BRIEF : W. M. Keck Grants Exceed $9 Million
Glendora : Garbage Rate Hikes OKd
SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: AUG. 15
The Scourge of AIDS Cannot Be Ignored : * The Disease Is Now the Leading Cause of Death for Orange County's Young Adults
Sauers Stays the Course and Retains Lead : PGA: Maggert's 65 puts him in a tie for second with Price at two strokes back. Faldo folds with a 76.
POP MUSIC : The Ruckus Over the Vanity Fair Profile
BALLET : Sad Dance With Reality : Beata Wiech learned that the steps to stardom are not automatic in a free world; now she's back in Poland, resigned to limitations
C.C. DeVille's Poisonous Phone Call
Rights to Rock Treasure Chest at Issue in Trial
NIGHT LIFE
Beach Bungalow Becomes 2-Story Home By Applying Simple Basics
Hotels Sweeten Room Discount Offers : Deals on car rentals, food, drinks and other extras are being included in reduced rates.
Ode to an Outlaw : DILLINGER, By Todd Moore (Primal Publishing, 107 Brighton Ave., Allston, Mass. 02134; (617) 787-1318: $8.95 per volume, paper; Book I, 139 pp.; Book II, 151 pp.)
An Ax Well Ground : FORTY WHACKS: New Evidence in the Life and Legend of Lizzie Borden, By David Kent (Rodale Press: $19.95; 256 pp.)
Home Improvement : Screening Determines If Home Has Radon in It
American Toy Makers Respond to the Call for Positive Ethnic Products : Culture: Where immigrant groups used to be caricatured in toys, now they are celebrated.
Hungry for More? : If the Clubs Close Too Early for Your Tastes, Check Out L.A.'s Really Late-Night Spots
Computer: High-Tech Brush for FBI Composite Artists
Laughing at Reality : ABC breaks new ground with the fact-based comedy 'Arresting Behavior'
An All-Star Dream Turns to Nightmare
Volunteer Efforts Sometimes Go Untapped : Aid: Some find they cannot give away their help as Rebuild L.A. struggles to organize corps. Activists fear the public will lose interest.
As GOP's Indignation Rises, So Does the Hypocrisy Index
Environmental Group Feels Heat From Former Backers : Oak Park: Save Open Space is opposed in its attempt to block plans for ball fields and tennis courts in a canyon.
Road From Nowhere to Nowhere Going Strong After 50 Years : Anniversary: The Alaska Highway across Canada, built in record time by Army engineers, has changed the face of the 49th state.
Though She Doesn't Like No. 1, Basica Overcomes the Burden : Tennis: She wins the USTA Girls' 16 National Championship with 5-7, 6-1, 7-5 come-from-behind victory over Christina Moros.
McCall Says He's Ready to Make His Move in the Minors : Baseball: The 6-7 first baseman, who played at Rancho Alamitos and OCC, has compiled some impressive numbers in Class A. Now he hopes the Indians will promote him.
Humphries Warms Up to Prospect of Starting : Chargers: Ex-Redskin will get chance to challenge Gagliano for starting job.
GOLF ROUNDUP : Steinhauer Beats Wind for Lead
Loans Set Record for 2nd Quarter, Report States
TRAVEL INSIDER : A More Tolerant World Sees Boom in Gay Tours : Marketing: New companies catering to homosexual travelers are springing up to cash in on a growing trend.
Houston Makes Space for Astronaut Center
Moshing: You Take It Vertical, Horizontal or Suicidal
FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Advisory About Scheduled Freeway Work Areas
RICHARD BROWN: 'Reflections' of a Film Buff
Women Get Shaky Equal Opportunity in Mines
CBS' Hawaiian Eye
Immunizations Offered for Schoolchildren
Bush Brouhaha: Character Issue Reaches New Heights--or Depths : Rumor: Trolling for personal hypocrisy, the national media is now working in a climate where just about anything seems to be fair game.
The Pathology Is Alcohol
Riddoch Moves Are Under Fire in Loss to Reds : Padres: Myers questions his use of the bullpen in 5-4 defeat. Padres sink to 7 1/2 games behind Atlanta.
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Surgery Might End Davis' Season
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Joyner, Brett Lift Royals Past Orioles, 5-4
Photographer Escapes Unemployment by Opening Own Art Gallery
New Name Adds Pride to Friendly Town : Valley Village: Nice neighbors, convenient location and good schools keep longtime residents and attract new.
Miscellany
This Is Not Garth Brooks : "THIS IS GARTH BROOKS"
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Is a Winner Over Edberg
FINDING HOME: Writings on Nature and Culture...
A New Partnership May Not Mean Trouble-Free Venture
SWEATING IT OUT : 'Sweat Equity' Group Aids Those Willing to Help in Construction of Their Own Homes
THE TRAIN IN SPAIN STAYS MAINLY IN THE PLAIN : If a Plush, Hassle-Free Trip Through Andalusian Countryside Sounds Like Just the Ticket, We Think We've Got It!
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Specter Endorsed but Scolded by Union
O.C. Businesses Learn Hard Lessons in Mexico : Markets: Failure rate of maquiladoras is an object lesson amid hoopla of the free trade pact.
In Any Language, This Program Is Intense : Education: A new Japanese-studies program is modeled after a successful Spanish immersion approach to learning.
In the 1967 Bonnie and Clyde (KCOP...
No Foothill Water District Election
Bacteria Levels Close Beaches
Housing Prices Plunge Across County : Real estate: Ojai, Santa Paula, Camarillo are pockets of relative strength despite the overall decline. Values there have decreased less than 3%.
Pressure Builds to Develop Canyon : Planning: Tonner Canyon, near Brea, is seen as a natural treasure to many, but to landowners and surrounding cities it's an alluring spot for homes.
Authorities Warn of Telephone Fund-Raising Scam
State High Courts Backs Voiding of Murder Conviction : Law: A Huntington Beach man was wrongly imprisoned for the death of a young surfer to whom he sold a PCP-laced cigarette, the justices say.
Celebrating its past, present and future, Torrance...
The Danger Comes in Waves : Redondo Beach: The breakwater, though officially off-limits, is a popular place for those who want to fish or find a little peace and quiet. But the waters can suddenly turn deadly.
DIGEST : Bryans Place 3rd, 5th in Tennis Event
Tennis
Lopez Is Riding a Wave of Success : Baseball: The Pepperdine coach, who guided his team to an NCAA title, says he is more relaxed now than in the days he coached at Mira Costa High and El Camino College.
Trying to Win Job, He Has Lost Lots of Blood
DEL MAR : Slow Fractions Help Flawlessly : Win; Favored Kostroma Fourth
Hockey
Sanchez Vicario Lagging : Tennis: Worn down by Olympics and plane trip afterward, she falls to Seles, 6-3, 6-2.
Pro Golfers Would Like Their Sport in Olympics
TURN THE PAGE: Quincy Jones' new hip-hop...
Since Bush Doesn't Have One, Clinton's Economic Plan Wins by Default
Fire-Resistant Landscape Can Help Protect the House
Builders' Top 25
American Century: the Sequel : GRAND ILLUSION: Critics and Champions of the American Century, By John Judis (Farrar Straus and Giroux: $24.95; 314 pp.)
When Bright Kids Can, but They Don't : Education: Almost one of every five students has difficulty completing class work despite support from a loving home and all the skills to succeed.
Judge Steps Into Clash Over Red Foxes : Environment: A restraining order is issued against animal rights activists who allegedly threatened those involved in trapping the animals.
REGIONAL REPORT : Tide Turning in Favor of Saving Wetlands : Environment: Although developers continue efforts to build on beachfront property, about a dozen coastal restorations are planned or under way in Southern California.
Mongolians Seek Truth of Purges : Asia: After decades of secrecy, the bloody facts are being brought to light.
The Altadena Town Council has elected new...
Harvey Mudd College Wins Science Grant
Profile : After the Rapture : MIMI ROGERS FOLLOWS LAST YEAR'S PRAISE WITH A ROLE THAT LETS HER BE BAD
The Riled Bunch: Bikers Haven't Forgotten Floyd : Politics: The outgoing assemblyman, who was instrumental in the mandatory helmet law, is heckled at a fund-raiser. He brushes off the vocal protest and says he might run for office again.
Osamu Inaba; Helped Reveal Lockheed Scandal
She's Well-Versed in the Art of Writing Well : Poetry: Author, editor and teacher Jean Burden shares her lifelong obsession through invitation-only workshops in her home.
Russia Sobers Up a Year After Freedom Binge
Thousands Line Up for 700 Jobs at Valencia Mall
Fantasy Beats Reality for One Who Would Be The King
Saving Shelter Has Become a Pet Project for Volunteers : San Pedro: Residents have turned out to refurbish the facility, which houses 5,000 animals a year. Community involvement could prevent the shelter from being closed.
Rams Top Raiders in Overtime : Pro football: Zendejas' 29-yard field goal produces a 19-16 exhibition victory. Dupree gains 100 yards, Dickerson one.
The Gathering of the Clan : American Legion: Newbury Oaks fortified by college players who have returned for one last shot at a title.
Rivalry Proceeds Flawlessly
Miscellany
TELEVISION : Is the Party Over? : New realities have some wondering if the networks need to spend prime time with the Democratic and Republican conventions
He Gave Jazz Greats a Place to Play in L.A. : Jazz Bakery offers birthday salute Thursday night to bassist Pat (Pasquale) Senatore and his now-defunct beachside club
Rx Medical Services' Earnings Double : Growth: The company, which acquired 13 medical facilities last year, also reported a fivefold increase in revenue in the second quarter.
Match Dwarf Citrus to Your Conditions
Home Improvement : Tile-Setting Now a Do-It-Yourself Project
MARIETTE IN ECSTASY by Ron Hansen...
A CURE FOR DREAMS by Kaye...
U.N. Aid Convoy Reaches Embattled Bosnian City
Tide Turning in Favor of Saving Wetlands : Development: Debate over fate of Bolsa Chica salt marshes illustrates the delicate balance between environmental protection and property rights.
One to Grow On? : Almost Finished at Last, One Colorado Could Boost City Revenues--or Go Bust
Vote on Port of L.A. Expansion Delayed : Development: The $2-billion project faced rejection because of environmental concerns. A Coastal Commission decision is scheduled for October.
Holiday Displays to Be Less Lavish This Winter : Business: The chill of the recession prompts the City Council to reject a proposal for $1.2 million in decorations. Banners will greet shoppers instead.
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of August 16-22
PERSPECTIVE ON RUSSIA : We Need Evolution, Not Revolution : Crash programs don't work, in Russia or elsewhere. It will take years to institutionalize change, as even the Bolsheviks found.
200-Acre Fire Doused in Chatsworth Area
Notes about your surroundings.
Group Puts Fresh Face on Politics : Elections: Thirteen people under age 30 have decided to run for local offices throughout the county in November.
FAA to Accept Input on Airport Noise Plan
A Park, Picnic and a Clinton Speech
White, Four Other Cal Players Get Chicken Pox
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Roberts Says Umpire Has a Vendetta Against Him
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Galarraga Haunts Former Teammates
NFL EXHIBITION : Miami Beats Denver in Germany
VOLLEYBALL SEAL BEACH OPEN : Top-Seeded Kiraly, Steffes Fall Into Losers' Bracket
Basica Rallies to Win : USTA Title : Tennis: After losing first set and falling behind by two games in the third, the Rolling Hills Estates resident roars back for girls' 16 championship.
SMALL FACES: Rapper Queen Latifah recently tested...
"DOWN THUNDER ROAD: THE MAKING OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" By Marc Eliot, with the participation of Mike Appel, Simon & Schuster ($22.50) * *
Old Glyphs and New Software Help Unravel the Mysteries of the Maya : Archeology: The ancient Central American people were masters of abstract knowledge. Scientists are finding living links between them and the present.
Bush to Offer New Plan to Aid Economy : Republicans: He gives no details as party heads for its convention. Others say President is likely to call for significant tax cuts.
Watergate Judge John Sirica Dies of Cardiac Arrest
Wilson Offers Plan to Close Budget Gap : Spending: Governor repackages previous ideas and details a new twist on controversial school funding. He challenges the Legislature to act on the proposal.
Water Boards Flooded With Candidates : Elections: Thirty-five people are seeking the often uncontested seats. Drought and pollution have raised the political stakes.
ORANGE COUNTY AND THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Q & A : Vincent Intends to Serve Out Term as Baseball Commissioner
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Braves' Tactics During Rout Decried
Smith, Stoklos Fined, Suspended for One Tournament
Rams Top Raiders in Overtime : NFL: Zendejas' 29-yard field goal produces a 19-16 victory in a long, sloppy exhibition.
POP MUSIC : Reborn in New Jersey : Bruce Springsteen keeps the hometown fans happy with the old songs, but it's a dangerous game
Restaurateurs Want More L.A. Tasters
AFRICAN SILENCES by Peter Matthiessen (Vintage:...
Agog in a Bog in the Irish Fog : Horsewomen lose their way, but not their sense of humor, on ride through County Sligo
Council Passes $32-Million Budget
Chirps, Burps and Bowwows
Six Rescued in Sinking of Plush Fishing Boat
City Will Lay Off Workers Due to Closing of Card Casino : Finances: Loss of tax revenue will cost as many as 10 employees their jobs over the next 45 days.
Donald H. Amador; Pioneered Gay Studies Course
Eli Hernandez, a June graduate of El...
Starving Wildlife Shot to Feed Zimbabwe
WORKING IN L.A. / THE DAM TENDERS : Where the Living Is Easy but the Work Is Hard
SAN MARCOS : SWAT Team Rousts Man After 9 Hours
Drowning Case Still Investigated
Cultural Affair : American Indian Powwow Draws Thousands
Auto Racing
It's a Match for the Ages : Angry and Not Afraid to Say Why
JAZZ : 10 Years of Roney on Record
Discounts Offered to 2 Texas Cities
Renter May Find Jewel in House for Sale
Boutique Law : Lawyers Leave Large Firms to Specialize
BODY POLITIC
Innkeeper opts for More Room
Found Dead a Year Ago, Baby Hope Is Still a N.Y. Mystery
San Marino : Building Work Hours Eased
There's Simply No Untangling This Hair Fetish Women Have
A Year Later, Surviving Coup Leaders Left in Limbo
Conservation Regulations Fade, So Water Use Flourishes : Resources: Despite a sixth year of drought, residents are using more water, in part because they don't face the threat of fines for being wasteful.
2 Aftershocks of June 28 Quakes Rattle Southland
School District Cuts Take Big Toll on Teachers' Morale
Jurisprudence
No. 1 Seles a Perfect 10 Against No. 5 : Tennis: She has trouble with her groundstrokes and serve, but Sanchez Vicario is no problem.
STAGE : The Art of Persuasion : Shabaka, the actor, director and teacher, is putting his heart into healing the wounds of L.A. with projects that raise consciousness and bind communities
Pasadena Playhouse Decides to Forgo Artistic Director
Show of Support for 'Senior Partners'
ELECTIONS / DISTRICT 24 : Congressional Foes Go On the Attack in Their 1st Meeting : Politics: Democrat Anthony Beilenson and Republican Tom McClintock display their sharply differing stands in a debate, as the campaign to fill the new 24th District seat officially begins.
UCI Welcomes Transfers, Strives for Diversity
Gov. Wilson and Budget Stalemate
The Games NBC Plays
He Says It's Time to Put Up or Shut Down : Rancho Palos Verdes: Councilman Steve Kuykendall doesn't like big government or high taxes. But with his city deeply in debt, he says voters must decide whether to abandon local control or generate the money to support it.
OUR DYING CHILDREN
Tall in the Saddle
The Fuss Over Telephone Caller ID
America's Cup
Shooting Down Airport Privatization Idea
Tears and Cheers for 'Beautiful Writing'
NEA Funds
The Little Box in the Lower Left-Hand Corner
Farewell Family
Rock's Stone Age
Series a Wakeup Call to Salvage What's Left of County Wetlands
Writing in Toon
Show of Support for 'Senior Partners'
Riverwalk Critique
UCI Welcomes Transfers, Strives for Diversity
'Place' in the Suds
Public School Spending
OUR DYING CHILDREN
The Games NBC Plays
CRIME AND HOMOPHOBIA
Public School Spending
Shooting Down Airport Privatization Idea
Shooting Down Airport Privatization Idea
CRIME AND HOMOPHOBIA
Farewell Family
More Money, Less News
Remedial Reading
CRIME AND HOMOPHOBIA
MOVIES : The Bros. Mario Get Super Large : Take the world's most popular video game, add $40 million, some Koopa Troopa turtles, two rewrite-happy directors and outspoken actors like Dennis Hopper and Bob Hoskins, then mix together in a deserted cement factory . . .
OUR DYING CHILDREN
Bush Mired in the Past on the Environment
Ice-T Controversy
Tall in the Saddle
Lifelong Lessons From Devil Pup Camp
Writing in Toon
Politics
A Stern Talking-To for Robin Abcarian
Farewell Family
Show of Support for 'Senior Partners'
THE WAY IT WASN'T
A Stern Talking-To for Robin Abcarian
Bermuda Short
Shooting Down Airport Privatization Idea
Farewell Family
Return to Estonia
Gov. Wilson and Budget Stalemate
House Rates an '11'
The Monochrome Mind-Set
CRIME AND HOMOPHOBIA
Series a Wakeup Call to Salvage What's Left of County Wetlands
Public School Spending
Minority Hiring
OUR DYING CHILDREN
Pia Zadora
Public School Spending
Ice-T Controversy
Series a Wakeup Call to Salvage What's Left of County Wetlands
Tall in the Saddle
OUR DYING CHILDREN
Rock's Stone Age
Clement Punishment
Criticism of Museum
A Stern Talking-To for Robin Abcarian
Series a Wakeup Call to Salvage What's Left of County Wetlands
Council Priorities Need Rearranging
Lifelong Lessons From Devil Pup Camp
Series a Wakeup Call to Salvage What's Left of County Wetlands
CRIME AND HOMOPHOBIA
Public School Spending
Los Angeles County - News from Aug. 16, 1992
Los Angeles County - News from Aug. 16, 1992