- A River Without a Chuckle
- Medical Team Rescues 100 in Croatia Siege
- EVERYTHING YOUR KIDS EVER WANTED TO KNOW...
- ERASMUS by James McConica (Oxford: $6.95)....
- Drago's wine list leans heavily on Italian...
- TRAVELLING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Just Do It! : When a mere vacation seems mundane, try diving with sharks, dog-sledding with Eskimos or flying a supersonic jet
- Caribbean Issue : Small is Beautiful : On the Island Nation of St. Kitts & Nevis, the Clock Stands Still and Tourists Are Sparse
- Rush to Return to Land of Big Sky
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Chardonnay and Crocodiles : Trek through the wilderness, laze in the sun, sail into the past and breakfast in the : bush--all at Seven Spirit Bay, an eco-tourist's dream resort in Australia
- Baldwin Park : Initiatives Being Considered
- Growth in the Mother Lode : Mariposa Clings to 'Cow Town' Image Despite Population Pressures
- TRADE BLOCS : Commerce: A debate rages over whether the formation of rival groups will end in global disaster or merely simplify the rules among natural trading partners.
- Stepping Out of Big Sister's Shadow : FEMINIST FATALE Voices From the 'Twentysomething' Generation Explorethe Future of the Women's Movement<i> By Paula Kamen (Primus/Donald I. Fine: $21.95, cloth, $10.95, paper; 393 pp.) </i>
- THE NEW FACE OF L.A.
- Don't Tell Ethel Rush What She Can't Do--She Can Do It All
- PLAYTHINGS
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Climb every mountain. : Cruise every waterway. : Eat every snake.
- Consolidators Can Give Travelers Cheap Thrills
- Lenders Hawk Gifts to Get Your Business
- FICTION
- The Right to Bear Arms : INTO THE BREACH American Women Overseas in World War I<i> By Dorothy and Carl J. Schneider(Viking: $24.95; 315 pp., illustrated) </i>
- STYLE : The Last Detail
- Baker Challenge: Keep Talks Going : Mideast: But the structure of the conference will accentuate old hatreds and distrust rather than promoting a dialogue.
- WASHINGTON / CATHERINE COLLINS : BCCI Scandal Illustrates Need for Disclosure Law on Foreign Investments
- Hugo Lingers on Carefree St. Croix
- Of Politics and Platitudes : THE GOOD SOCIETY<i> By Robert N. Bellah, Richard Madsen, William M. Sullivan,Ann Swidler, Steven M. Tipton (Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 347 pp.) </i>
- Cameos of Kansas : PRAIRYERTH (a deep map)<i> By William Least Heat-Moon (A Peter Davison Book/Houghton Mifflin: $24.95; 622 pp.) </i>
- STYLE : Counter Points
- OUT OF THE BAG
- TRAVELLING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Southern Exposure : One pale Alaskan and his family trade salmon fishing and a frozen Subaru for two weeks of sun and fun in a Cabo condo
- Oblomov (Bravo Monday at 9:30 p.m.). One...
- Irvine to Seek Firms Interested in Cutting Use of Hazardous Chemicals : Industry: Plants wanting to locate in the city would be referred to a technical adviser, who would suggest methods to minimize toxic waste.
- Tennessee Appears to Be Leading Charge Into Information Age
- Reaching Into a Mixed Bag of New Products for the Frequent Traveler : Marketing: The latest items designed to make life easier on the road range from bath oils that combat jet lag to a portable water purifier.
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Pack Your Bags and Flea : The flea markets of Europe are jumping with bargains--but you've got to know the rules
- When the Cops Left Wall Street : When Greed Was Good DEN OF THIEVES<i> By James B. Stewart (Simon & Schuster: $25; 493 pp.) </i> : EAGLE ON THE STREET<i> By Steve Coll and David Vise (Charles Scribner's Sons: $24.95; 384 pp.) </i>
- U.S. Machine-Tool Makers Split on Renewing Import Restraints
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : A Different Side of Africa : In sunny Senegal, Parisian bakeries and seaside mosques are only a few of the surprises
- Answer to Paying Power Bills Lies in the Wires
- TRAVELLING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Adventures in Dining : Foul-smelling fruit? Thai-style locust? Frogs' backs in Vietnam? You won't believe he ate the whole thing
- Jungle Viewing From Atop Hostel Elephants
- Gardening : Native Plants a Pretty Solution in Drought
- STYLE : Old World Charm
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : Swimming Near Cambodia : For the water-loving traveler, Asia is full of surprises--devilish waterslides, secret coves, mountain spas and fish with fangs.
- For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions...
- Kidnaped Ex-Official Rescued by India Troops
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : A Family Afloat in France : A languorous barge cruise introduces two jet-age, video-minded youngsters to a world of low-key, real-life pleasures
- STRANGER THAN FICTION : No Matter How Much Art Imitates Life, the Movies Couldn't Care Less About the Real L.A.
- LIFE IN THE DESERT
- Los Angeles CountyLA MIRADA: Phase 1 of...
- Prayer for Harold Washington By SAUNDRA SHARP
- 'Little' College Town Is Inland Oasis : Claremont: Academic founders brought trees, village center. Residents like the amenities--and chafe at growth.
- A Phantasmagoria of Victims SARAH CANARY<i> By Karen Joy Fowler (Henry Holt: $21.95; 290 pp.) </i>
- Officials Heartened by Beginning of Water Cleanup Project
- 'CBS Schoolbreak Special' Explores Reactions of a Teen Whose World is Crashing Fast
- PALM LATITUDES
- Duke Leading in Louisiana's Early Returns
- CHUCK HENRY: Eye on Inventions
- Altadena : Housing Project Opposition
- Neighborhood Battling Back Against Crime
- Santa Monica's 'Ambassador' Loves Her Work
- Policy on Homeless Treads Middle Ground : Government: Leaders of task force dance around volatile issue of sleeping in parks. Statement calls on police to enforce laws to protect public safety, while emphasizing the civil rights and dignity of all.
- Migrant Workers Drown
- Man Faces Trial in the Murders of His Parents : Justice: The defendant insists the La Puente business owners were victims of gang violence. Jury selection will start Monday.
- Surprise Witness for the Defense : Moscow wants to develop missile shield with Washington
- Rift Over Wilson Threatens GOP's Truce : Politics: Republicans worry that after 25 years of peace, a split with conservatives over the moderate governor's policies could imperil their election chances in 1992.
- THE POLITICS OF THE COURT : HOW FALLOUT FROM THE THOMAS NOMINATION WILL AFFECT 1992
- Torrance's Anti-Mosquito Effort Raises Health Issue : Disease: The city didn't join a South Bay abatement project. Concerns are high after the recent discovery of disease-laden insects in two locations.
- Clues Gained on Path to Genetic Map : Science: About 600 scientists will gather here for the Third Annual Human Genome conference.
- 'Quixote' Fights Lonely Library War : Redondo Beach: Artist Sal Princiotta's campaign to keep the facility where it is has brought him nothing but trouble.
- Asking the Tough Question : Should Police Officers Be Periodically Evaluated Psychologically After They Are Hired?
- Welcome Mat Not Out for Many Projects : Neighbors: 'Not In My Back Yard' syndrome hampers plans to place shelters for the homeless or mentally ill, pick prison sites and build low-cost housing.
- NAACP's Saturday School Provides Lessons in Life Too
- Some of the exotic creatures will be...
- UAW Official Defends Record to Keep Jobs
- GARDEN OF ALLAH
- The Glitz Is Gone - TV Series, Movies Are Reflecting The New Economic Reality
- Anti-Drug Drive Puts the Play Back in Lanark Park
- HUNGER WALK: The fifth annual Mid-San Gabriel...
- Southwest Overcomes Ventura
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- UCI Women Finish First at San Luis Obispo Cross-Country Meet
- PREP CROSS-COUNTRY : Newhall Hart Wins Mt. SAC
- NORTH ORANGE COUNTY WATER POLO TOURNAMENT : Corona del Mar Beats San Clemente for Title
- Track
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Golden West's Rally Falls Short in 28-21 Loss to Palomar
- Bakersfield Lit Up by Moorpark Air Show, 39-10
- Alvarez Throws for 6 Touchdowns to Lead East L.A. Past Antelope Valley
- DANCE : Dancing Spirits : Urban Bush Women probes the darkest and most joyful corners of the contemporary African-American psyche in its 'Praise House'
- MEDIA WATCH: Speaking of Hammer, Capitol's press...
- Baldwin Park : 2 on Station Design Team
- Zeal for Eel Lives On in London's East End : Food: But the slippery fish is seen as a dying delicacy, a victim of the fast-food revolution.
- Kurds Hope for Gains in Turkish Vote : Election: They could double their strength in Parliament. The outcome of today's balloting may be a coalition government by President Ozal's foes.
- COLUMN LEFT/ THEODORE C. SORENSEN : Advice Is Nice, but the Soviets Can't Bank It : Given our recent political and economic embarrassments, we should help, not preach.
- COLUMN RIGHT/ ROGER SCRUTON : Art of Making Sense Is a Thing of the Past : The only function of today's barbarous academic writing is to disguise banality.
- SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Georgia Loses as Ball Bounces Vanderbilt's Way
- Coaches' Good Sense Is Best Strategy in Hot Weather
- Corona del Mar's Kehrli Has Surgery, Might Miss Season
- Bettis Leads the Irish Over Air Force, 28-15
- Auto Racing
- MT. SAN ANTONIO CROSS-COUNTRY INVITATIONAL : Edison Girls Finish Third Before Heat, Smog Stop Meet
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Baseball
- Honoring Rock's Greatest--Cream and the Crop
- Bard of the Low-Budget : Prolific filmmaker and writer John Sayles is back with 'City of Hope,' his latest attempt to present substance on a shoestring
- New Initiative Proposed to Save Forests
- Square, but Lots of Fun : Dudes & Dames dancers defy stereotypes as they bring a taste of the heartland to Crenshaw United Methodist.
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : EXCURSIONS : Two Wheelers
- For Late-Starting Families, One Child Is Enough
- County Urged to Keep Funding for Libraries
- Israeli Nuclear Arsenal Large, Author Says
- Gunman Fires at Truck, Kills Driver
- Rivermen Bury Millen, Gulls
- SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Personal Fouls End Cal Lutheran Win Over Occidental
- With Ervins, Future is Bright
- USD Turns Up the Heat on Winless Claremont-Mudd : College football: Margin of victory in 30-3 rout is Toreros' biggest since 1987.
- All Aboard for Innovative Fare at Depot
- Heavy Fog Blamed for 12-Car Crash on Bridge
- Missouri Is Nation's Top Pot Destroyer : Drugs: Officials squirm at suggestions that their state is one of the main marijuana producers, but they welcome the federal funds their campaign attracts.
- New Land-Use Map May Appease Harbor Tenants : Theme park: Disney and port officials study compromise that promises efficient use of space, 35 more acres of landfill.
- Smaller Outlet Center Is Backed
- A New Approach to Land Preservation : * Joint Effort to Save Open Space Is a Wise Move
- Undercover Survey Finds Outlets Sell Minors Tobacco
- Fallbrook's Glusac Captures Sweepstakes Win at Mt. SAC
- Contest for 3 Seats on Palos Verdes Peninsula Library District Board
- Bishop Amat Rallies to Defeat Loyola
- WORLD SERIES / ATLANTA BRAVES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS : Twins Put the Braves on Notice : Game 1: Gagne, who has felt neglected as Minnesota's shortstop, hits a three-run home run to help beat the Braves' Leibrandt, 5-2.
- THE HIGH SCHOOLS / STEVE ELLING : Welch Dressing Down With Choice of Conservative Tie
- WORLD SERIES / ATLANTA BRAVES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS : BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT
- Parker Scores 4 Touchdowns to Boost Pierce Past Glendale
- Barker Comes Off Bench, Makes Tide Roll : SEC: Alabama freshman quarterback leads three fourth-quarter touchdown drives in 24-19 victory over No. 8 Tennessee.
- Valley Wins 3rd in a Row With 41-14 Romp Over Compton
- Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Man Who Lost Eye Wins $127 Million
- Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Hundreds Gather for First Funerals
- Shedding Light on Day of the Dead : Latinos: Dia de los Muertos promotes the idea that the deceased can offer something to the living.
- Beasts Bless the Afflicted With Their Peace : Therapy: Gentle animals at Fairview center help treat mental disorders--from everyday depression to the dementia and disorientation of Alzheimer's disease.
- Man Dies of Injuries in Newport Beach Crash
- Fourth-Quarter Turnovers Stop Arizona State, 17-3
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : El Dorado Stuns No. 8 Los Alamitos
- Players Out, but Kings Still Win, 5-2
- Building-less Women in an Awards Mode
- GOLF ROUNDUP : O'Meara Gets Lucky and Wins
- There's No Longer Any Doubt That Hostetler Is Running Show
- Welling Earns Ninth Shutout in UCSD Victory
- Bruins Pull Away to a 44-7 Victory
- EAST ROUNDUP : Syracuse's Walker Turns Tables on Pitt
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Bishop Amat Rallies for Victory
- Lions' Barry Sanders Is Off and Running : NFC: The Mouse that roared is gone, and that's fine with conference's premier running back.
- The Final Days of L.A. Theatre Center
- Mr. Peck, After All These Years : After 50 years in the spotlight, America's favorite good guy shares memories of his many successes--and a few failures
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : FILM COMMENT : No Mystery: Four <i> Real</i> Reasons Moviegoing Is Off
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : JUST LIKE OL' TIMES : Can't Imagine What Washington Story Will Show Up Next
- Theater Stages a Third World Revolution
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : NONLEAGUE
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Beats Gilbert to Reach Final at Lyon
- JAZZ : NEW RELEASES : In Brief
- Fourth-Graders to Visit Colleges
- Albania Seeks to Ease Food Shortage : Europe: The continent's poorest country, where the 'engine stopped working,' looks to other nations for a jump-start to help it weather the winter.
- John Muir to Co-Host Holocaust Conference
- How to Make Sure Investment Stays on Course
- THE WOMAN LIT BY FIREFLIES by...
- There are travelers who enjoy winging it--taking...
- Diamond Bar : City Joins Transit Group
- Bus Driver Who Stranded Group Still at Large
- Uncertainty Spurs Proposal to Jointly Develop 2 Ranches : Housing: The builders were not confident their projects would be approved separately. Many details remain unresolved in the Ahmanson-Jordan deal.
- VENTURA : Program Touts Bike Safety for Students
- Man in Critical Condition After Oxnard Shooting
- PREP FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT : FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM LAST WEEK'S GAMES : FIGHT NIGHT
- SOUTH ROUNDUP : North Carolina State Stays Unbeaten, but It Isn't Easy
- ROUNDUP : Kocur Leads Royal to Water Polo Win
- 'Elmer Gantry,' Born Again : Director Des McAnuff breathes new life into producer Joseph Cates' second try at a musical version--but don't mention the 'B' word
- Just Saying No to Drugs Just Isn't Ozzy's Solution
- The Sail of the Centuries : TO SHINING SEA A History of the United States Navy, 1775-1990<i> By Stephen Howarth(Random House: $25; 640 pp., illustrated) </i>
- BLUE HIGHWAYS: A Journey Into America ...
- FICTION
- RESTAURANTS : ITALIAN SOUTHERN COMFORT : At Drago, the Most Unusual Fare Is From the Bottom of Italy (and the Menu)
- 'Speak, Memory'
- Medical Quiz Puts Doctors Through the Paces : Health: Family practitioners group makes use of game-show format to help residents sharpen their diagnostic skills.
- Chance to Be Whomever You Wanna Be
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Gloomy Mood Precedes Talks on Middle East
- Walker's Limo Takes Her to the Door of Prime-Time 'Palace'
- Put a Dollar Value on Our National Parks--and Keep Them Safe : Environment: By promoting tourism and 'parkitecture,' the Park Service pities nature, thus losing sight of what it can tell us through biological history.
- PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : With Friends Like These . . . : The legacy of the Thomas affair for blacks may be a split with liberals and an unholy alliance with the right.
- Mother Walks In on Robbery, Is Shot Dead
- MULHOLLAND WALL: The Mulholland Scenic Advisory Committee...
- Mariachi Fans Gather for 1st Festival
- Umbrella Update
- Titans See Red but Fail to Reach End Zone, 26-3
- Asking the Tough Question : Should Police Officers Be Periodically Evaluated Psychologically After They Are Hired?
- WORLD SERIES / ATLANTA BRAVES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS : Teams Wrote Their Story Lines : Baseball: No need for hype in a series matching two last-place teams that turned it around and finished first.
- Weldon Fuels No. 1 Florida State Past Middle Tennessee State, 39-10
- OAK TREE MEETING AT SANTA ANITA : Tired Solis Rides Ibero to Victory
- Stanford Sends USC Into Dark : Pacific 10: Stenstrom's touchdown pass with 1:11 left gives Cardinal a 24-21 victory, ending 11-game losing streak against the Trojans.
- JAZZ : NEW RELEASES : In Brief
- Selling Your Insurance Policy if You're Dying
- Behind the '60s Scene : MAKING PEACE<i> By Marylouise Oates (Warner Books: $19.95; 336 pp.) </i>
- Failure Inc. : DISASTER IS A CERTAINTY, AND ONE LITTLE COMPANY THRIVES ON IT
- Waverly School to Have Open House
- Peru Senate Lifts Ex-President's Immunity
- ELECTIONS / SCHOOL BOARD : 16 Candidates Wage Spirited Campaign to Fill 4 Seats : Education: No pay and long hours, but it's the largest field in recent memory. Coping with lean budgets emerges as the central theme. The vote is Nov. 5.
- Profile : His Voice Carries in Hollywood
- New Rail Passes for Eastern Europe
- NBC Steels Itself Against World Series
- Engine Repair Delays Baker
- Trapped Tourist Dies in Great Wall Cable Car
- For the first time since the Upland...
- Kid 'Experts' Create Boston Anti-Gang Ads : Crime: Agency invites 100 members of boys and girls clubs to put messages on radio, TV, billboards because 'they know how to reach' people their age.
- COLUMN ONE : 2 Moms or 2 Dads--and a Baby : Gay parents give birth to families of their own, thanks to such methods as artificial insemination and adoption. It's the 'gayby' boom, which could help society accept homosexuals.
- COMMENTARY ON EDUCATION : Learning to Live Together: School Is the Logical Place to Start : Students who do not appear to respond to parental 'intervention' may well listen to their peers at school.
- Playing High-Stakes Electoral Poker: Can Casinos Fix Faltering Economies? : Elections: South Gate's special election has split the community as the city struggles to maintain its version of the Southern California dream.
- It's Great to Be Back Home but It's the Same Old Story
- District OKs New Round of Layoffs to Lessen Fiscal Crisis : Budget: At least two dozen employees will lose jobs, while others will work shorter hours. Newest action saves district about $800,000.
- Asking the Tough Question : Should Police Officers Be Periodically Evaluated Psychologically After They Are Hired?
- Israel Contreras of Venezuela won the World...
- Huskies Escape at Berkeley : Pacific 10: Washington beats California, 24-17, to stay unbeaten, but loses aura of invincibility.
- Columbia Is Trying to Lose Its Tradition
- BIG WEST ROUNDUP : Defenses Rest: San Jose Defeats Pacific, 64-47
- WORLD SERIES / ATLANTA BRAVES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS : BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Pressure of This Sort Is Relatively Easy for Twins' Knoblauch
- Gagne Homer Calls a Bluff
- Wallace Leads Southwest to 34-29 Victory
- 44-1 Shot Leariva Leads a French Sweep at Laurel
- Kansas State Is No Patsy, but Nebraska Wins
- TRAVELLING IN STYLE : EXCELLENT ADVENTURES : LAST STOP : Stealing the Acropolis : Nothing was going to keep our hero from a close-up look at the glory that was Greece
- Ventura County
- Divers Discover Prehistoric Paintings in French Cavern
- Redevelopment Is Still Touchy Issue : Growth: The City Council sees a project as a way to bring in revenue. But with elections coming and public opposition strong, caution remains the watchword.
- Mystery Visitors Raid Ceausescu's Palace of the People
- KILLER MOSQUITOES
- German-French Plan for Force Worries U.S. : Defense: Senior official fears the proposal could freeze Washington out of its European security role.
- LOTTERY RESULTS: OCT. 19
- Back-Yard Statesmanship Needed Here : * Parties Should Sit Down--Maybe on Offending Swing Sets--and Talk Things Over
- Expanded Program Brings School Closer to Home for Pregnant Girls : Education: The county opens La Vida School South in Torrance, giving area teen-agers an alternative to being bused to Leuzinger High School in Lawndale.
- Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Oct. 20-26
- Pro Football Today : A World Away From True Rivalry : Rams-Raiders: Lack of confrontations and 'cross-town' proximity have stunted the intensity of series.
- Cal Lutheran Outpoints Occidental in Game Shortened by Fight, 12-0
- NHL NOTES : Sharks Hoping 8-9 Players Show Some Bite
- JAZZ : NEW RELEASES : Free-Form Sax From Branford Marsalis : ** BRANFORD MARSALIS "The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born" <i> Columbia</i>
- Recession Makes Computer Trade Show a Must-Attend Event : Comdex: The slowdown has companies locked in fierce competition for picky, price-sensitive customers. For some who are struggling, this year's gathering may be their last hurrah.
- ON-RAMP
- Single Homes Best for Foreclosure Investment
- ONE LAST CHANCE : Ovarian Cancer Is Killing Diane Hinton. Conventional Treatments Have Failed. Now Her Life Depends on an Experimental Therapy That Would Block the Action of a Deadly Gene.
- A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES,...
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : OUT & ABOUT : Scare Tactics
- Before he became stranded with Little Buddy...
- THE NEW FACE OF L.A.
- Proposed Reforms Would Put Naval Yard Under OSHA : Safety: Under current law, the government does not fine itself, leaving the federal agency helpless to follow up on complaints of hazardous conditions.
- Ex-Soviet Ideology Chief Commits Suicide
- Woman Is Slain Picking Up Son at Job : Crime: Gunman opens fire after she surprises robbers at computer store. One suspect is arrested.
- COMMENTARY : When TV Characters Take a Risk, a Fan's Psyche Takes a Beating
- Diversions : Organs on Parade
- Don't Give Mobutu a Safety Net : Zaire: The dictator owes his power--and bank account--to U.S. actions, mostly carried out by the CIA. The result is a country reeling from poverty.
- Private Road Projects Must Stay Private : * Public Should Not Be Drawn in to Help Rescue, Foot Costs of Troubled Tollways
- 9-Year-Old Girl Shot During Robbery
- CLIPPERS : Smith Has Surgery, Is Out Four to Six Weeks
- WORLD SERIES / ATLANTA BRAVES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS : BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux's Injury, Loss Mar Banner Night
- DRUGS II: Another pop star you won't...
- Catcher in the Wry : WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE<i> By Peter Hedges (Poseidon Press: $20; 335 pp.) </i>
- Fuentes at His Peak : THE CAMPAIGN<i> By Carlos Fuentes translated by Alfred MacAdam (Farrar, Straus & Giroux:$22.95</i> ; <i> 222 pp.) </i>
- WORLD GUIDE TO NUDE BEACHES & RECREATION...
- Hungry Hikers Can Get Their Fill at Saddle Peak
- FICTION
- Isolated Tribe Wary of Western Visitors
- Powerful Quake Hits Nepal-India Border
- The Buss Stops Here : Collectibles: Helene and Howard Moore have made their Corona del Mar home into a kissers' shrine.
- On Being a Man of Artificial Substance
- Candidates and College District Troubles: Question of Priorities
- Boulevard to Close for Street Fair
- Cal State Dominguez Hills May Limit Enrollment Next Spring
- HORSE RACING : For a Change, U.S. Entries May Churn the Turf in Festival
- HORSE RACING : Algenib Is Now Under Pincay's Control
- WORLD SERIES / ATLANTA BRAVES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS : BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES : The Real Postseason Hero Throws Only One Pitch
- Triathlon
- Victory Falls in Andretti's Lap : Auto racing: He beats Mears in Challenge and hopes it is an omen for a championship in today's final race of the season.
- AND ONE MORE THING: Elton John and...
- Both Spouses Need Other's Power of Attorney
- Pickens Becomes the Lee Iacocca of Natural Gas : Energy: The pitching isn't just because he wants a cleaner environment. Eighty-eight percent of his company's reserves are in gas.
- Traveling in Style
- KLAN OF WORMS
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : Photo Finish
- Most Caterers Have Customers; Jeannie Has Her Friends
- North Says Reagan Knew of Funds Diversion : Iran-Contra: Ex-White House aide charges in his memoirs that the former President lied in effort to protect himself from disgrace.
- Legislators Must Come to Terms With New Limits : Government: Some may seek higher office; others may run for local seats. But term limits set by Prop. 140 mean Legislature will have all new faces by 1998.
- BOOK MARK : Did Women Undo Their Political Success in '84?
- 4 Hurt in Coronado Bridge U-Turn That Went Wrong
- CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Redondo Beach council squeals a bit, hams it up, then lets pint-sized porker stay.
- Palmdale Man, 30, Dies in Freeway Accident
- Uninvited Guest Fatally Stabbed After Leaving Party
- Revolutionary Ideas in the Comics Business Aren't All That Funny
- AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Rowe Finally Breaks 100-Yard Mark
- Erazo Punctuates Sweepstakes Win by Hart at Mt SAC : Cross-country: Disinclined sophomore helps No. 1 Indians edge Madera in meet shortened because of high temperatures.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Pre-Trial Tyson Bout Sought
- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : Stanford Ends UCLA Streaks
- BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Colorado Gets Past Oklahoma
- Unacceptable Viewing
- STYLE : Novelty and Nostalgia
- THE CITY THAT NEVER WAS by...
- Black Workers Strike Liberal Newspaper, Allege Racism
- PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Can L.A. Be a Mature City Without Arts Downtown? Never