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What happened on August 26, 1985
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tijuana Squatters Put Baja's Governor on the Spot
H.G. REZA, Times Staff Writer
Ship, Barge Collide Outside L.A. Harbor : Caustic Soda Spilled; No Threat Seen to Humans, Most Fish
T.W. MCGARRY, Times Staff Writer
Cytotoxic Test for Diet Under Heavy Fire by U.S. and State
MARIA L. La GANGA, Times Staff Writer
Sylvan Crackdown
Eyes Higher Office : Stirling Builds Image as Tough but Fair Legislator
KENNETH F. BUNTING, Times Staff Writer
Postscript: : 2 Men in a Tub Like the Bird's-Eye View
BARRY S. SURMAN
Otay Mesa
Racing Resumes at Del Mar; INS, Track Pledge Cooperation
JANNY SCOTT, Times Staff Writer
Assembly Consultant Named to Banking Post
United Press International
Orange
Local News in Brief : Fire Burns 20 Acres Near Castaic Lake
San Diego
San Diego
Orange : Rancho Santiago College Opening Local Campus
Andy Rose
Boost for Nonpartisanship
Irvine
Chula Vista
'You don't think about your feet when you still have them.' : Two Old Ladies in Fedco
AL MARTINEZ
Mental Health Chief in Battle Over Spending of State Funds
TED VOLLMER, Times Staff Writer
Placentia : 'Phone-Friend' Service Planned for Children
Roxana Kopetman
Orange
Soviets Ride a Crooked Mile in Space : They Lie About 'Star Wars,' but We Should Still Negotiate
ERNEST CONINE,
Ernest Conine is a Times editorial writer
Alpine
25 Flee Philippine Prison
United Press International
Fountain Valley
Dinosaurs and Socks
Washington Should Repair the Phone Mess It Made
JOSEPH KRAFT,
Joseph Kraft is a Los Angeles Times syndicated columnist in Washington.
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
Should Conrad Be Ashamed?
City's AIDS Ordinance
Should Conrad Be Ashamed?
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
Freedom Fighters
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
City's AIDS Ordinance
Should Conrad Be Ashamed?
Five Killed as Bus Dumps Passengers Off Bridge
United Press International
Newport Beach : Oil Fire Leaves Fallout of Nine Damage Claims
Robert Hanley
Irvine : Council Approves Funds for Convention Bureau
Robert Hanley
Brea
Southeast Residents Stand Tough, Get Rid of Criminal Element
MICHELE L. NORRIS, Times Staff Writer
Should Conrad Be Ashamed?
Local News in Brief : 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Granada Hills Crash
Mob Attacks Egypt Police
Associated Press
Dollars and Warheads
L.A.'s AIDS Ordinance Draws Little Response From Victims
MARITA HERNANDEZ, Times Staff Writer
Spy Case Judge Rated Fair, Tough : Kenyon Also Exhibits Humor During Ex-FBI Agent's Trial
WILLIAM OVEREND, Times Staff Writer
Oceanside
Plans for Sewers Aimed at Curbing Pollution of Wells
MYRON LEVIN, Times Staff Writer
Many Cities See Fortunetelling in Their Futures
ROXANA KOPETMAN, Times Staff Writer
Broccoli Is Out, 'Boutique' Vegetables Are In : New Restaurant Banks on Edible Chic
PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, Times Staff Writer
Ex-Burbank Councilman Turns Historian
GREG BRAXTON, Times Staff Writer
Four Weekend Accidents Claim 7 Lives
Church Drive Seeks to Find Homes for Black Children
PHILIPP GOLLNER, Times Staff Writer
Marine Helicopter Crash in Laguna Hills Kills 1; 4 Hurt
War Ends 40 Years Late for Altadena Man : Navy Changes Mind, Upgrades Discharge
JERRY BELCHER,
Times Staff Writer
Laguna Hills Helicopter Crash Kills 1, Injures 4 : Marine Super Stallion Ignites One-Acre Grass Fire When It Goes Down in Field
DAVID REYES, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
Andropov's Pal Samantha Smith Dies in Plane Crash
Associated Press
Scrooge City? : Carmel Struggles Against Outside Intrusions but Thrives on Money That Droves of Tourists Spend
PATT MORRISON, Times Staff Writer
Mom Survives Spiked Hair, Studded Leather
LYNDA LAWS
Slot-Car Racing: Once-Popular Hobby Tries to Stay on the Track
MIKE EBERTS,
Eberts, a USC graduate student, is a Times summer intern
The Region
The Nation
The Nation : 7 Miami Highway Arrests
The Nation
S.D., L.A. Tie Heat Records : A Blanket of Smog Adds to Discomfort
TED THACKREY JR., Times Staff Writer
Brazil Finance Minister Resigns
United Press International
Dog Days of Employment Are Old Hat to Celebrities
JENNINGS PARROTT
The Nation
Shuttle Launch Scrubbed Again; Computer Fails
LEE DYE, Times Science Writer
The State
Braves Replace Hass With Wine
Associated Press
The World
Winnie Mandela Says She'll Join in Illegal Parade
from Reuters
Ailing Black Union Leader, 76, Imprisoned in Slayings of 2 Whites
From a Times Staff Writer
The World
'Spy Dust' Impact on Summit Doubted
WILLIAM J. EATON, Times Staff Writer
The State
The State
Hedgecock Conspiracy Case Returns to the Courtroom
BARRY M. HORSTMAN, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
The Nation
Reagan Sees 'Hostile' Soviet Intent but Will Seek Change
KAREN TUMULTY, Times Staff Writer
Soviets Miss Summit on Human Potential : Psychologists Probe Methods, Attitudes of Two Superpowers
GARRY ABRAMS, Times Staff Writer
The World
Tutu's Eldest Son Jailed for Swearing at White Policeman
From Times Wire Services
8 Latin Democracies Announce Drive to Promote Peace in Central America
JUAN de ONIS, Times Staff Writer
The State
Bonn Adds 6th Suspect as Spy Scandal Spreads
From Times Wire Services
The Region
Arms Test Won't Hurt Talks, Tower Says : Negotiator Sees Soviets Focusing on Interests, Not 'Incidents'
NORMAN KEMPSTER, Times Staff Writer
The World
House Resales Up 1.6% in July
United Press International
The Region : 2 Small Planes Collide but Land Safely
Man Trying to Aid Girl Is Killed by Power Line
United Press International
Hot, Dry Air Giving Way to Ocean Breezes
ERIC MALNIC, Times Staff Writer
S. African Blacks Back Sanctions, Poll Indicates
Associated Press
The Nation
Muslims Shell Christian Areas North of Beirut
Associated Press
The World
Marijuana-Laden Ship Object of Salvage Effort
United Press International
The Region
Meese Raps Court for 'Infamous' Rulings
BOB SECTER, Times Staff Writer
Boeing 737 Lands With 1 Engine Out
From Reuters
U.S. Paying Millions Over Jetliner Crash : But Says Controllers Aren't to Blame for New Orleans Disaster
Associated Press
The Nation
Ford Considers Making Some Parts Overseas
From Reuters
'Mercy Killer' in Florida Loses Bid for Release During Appeal
Associated Press
He Didn't Bring Her a Hamburger; Murder Is Charged
The Region
Orange County Mercury Hits 99 : Smog Chokes Inland Areas; Beaches Filled
TED THACKREY JR., Times Staff Writer
Death Row Study Finds Many Repeaters
DON IRWIN, Times Staff Writer
The State
Reagan Tax Reform Speech Set
United Press International
House Ready to Vote Longer Daylight Time
PAUL HOUSTON, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
Presidential Aide in Bonn Seized as Spy : Secretary in Foreign Section Accused of Aiding East Germany
WILLIAM TUOHY, Times Staff Writer
Peace, Power Sharing Elusive : S. Africa's Leader Sees Bright Hopes Fading
MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
Balloonists Ditch Into Atlantic
Associated Press
The Times Poll : Children's Abuse Reports Reliable, Most Believe
LOIS TIMNICK, Times Staff Writer
Valley Intruder Assaults Two in Orange County
BILL BILLITER and MARK LANDSBAUM, Times Staff Writers
L.A.'s Mercury Reaches 102 : Smog Chokes Inland Areas; Beaches Full
TED THACKREY JR., Times Staff Writer
France Denies Sinking Ship, But Admits 6 Were Agents : Greenpeace Vessel Sunk in Auckland
Associated Press
Key Black Group : Buppies: New Power in Politics
JANET CLAYTON, Times Staff Writer
Reagan Told FBI of Suspected Hollywood Communists in '40s
KAREN TUMULTY, Times Staff Writer
Percentage of Air Crashes Tied to Human Error Is Up
United Press International
New Zealand Might Rethink A-Ship Policy
United Press International
Street Fair Helps to Unite a Diverse Community
LYNN SIMROSS, Times Staff Writer
Would Amend Constitution : Big Deficits Stir Interest in Balanced Budget Plan
JOHN BALZAR, Times Staff Writer
Jetliner Blows 3 Tires
United Press International
The Region
The World
The World : Uganda's Premier Ousted
Reagan 'Pleased' With Falwell's Tutu Apology
United Press International
Please don't rag on him just because he's a little bit fussy--at least the man ain't given up looking for the light
JACK SMITH
52 Hurt in Amtrak Crash; Pearl Bailey Escapes Injury
From Times Wire Services
SPORTS
Crockett Defeated in Karate Final
Associated Press
McGee Reorganizes USC Athletic Department
MAL FLORENCE,
Times Staff Writer
Salonen Wins Rally; Peugeot Wins Team Title
Associated Press
Tu Wins Golf Title
Associated Press
Pincay Moves Ahead of Shoemaker
BILL CHRISTINE
National League Roundup : Cardinal Bullpen Trio Stymies the Braves, 5-2
DAN HAFNER
U.S. Swimmers Win Four Golds in Japan
At Least SMU Was Willing to Accept Blame for Cheating
SCOTT OSTLER
American League Roundup : Yankees Are Catching Up With Pitching
DAN HAFNER
Perez Brothers Headline Card
Political Pressures Cancel WBA Title Bout
Associated Press
Youngblood Faces His Moment of Truth : Back Injury Could End Ram Veteran's Career
RICH ROBERTS, Times Staff Writer
Golf Roundup : Maltbie Earns Victory as Denis Watson Falls to a Double Bogey
From Times Wire Services
Mexico Defeats Chile in Soccer, 2-1, at Coliseum
KEVIN L. CARTER,
Times Staff Writer
These Tigers Have No Claws; Angels Win, 7-1
JOHN WEYLER,
Times Staff Writer
Lauda Holds Off Prost to Win Dutch Grand Prix
Associated Press
O'Toole Scores Four Goals as the Hackers Gain Title
JOHN PENNER
Fugitive Felon Fitton Is Taken Into Custody
United Press International
Season Has Been a Bear for Tigers
MIKE DOWNEY
Holmes, Spinks Arrive for Fight
Associated Press
Gooden's Off, but Good Enough for No. 20
Associated Press
Who Will Be No. 2? : Chargers, Disappointed With Mathison, to Consider Herrmann as Fouts' Backup
CHRIS COBBS,
Times Staff Writer
Bill Gullickson Plays It Safe, Beats Dodgers
GORDON EDES,
Times Staff Writer
The Tigers Are Slumping, but Gibson Isn't : Outfielder Not About to Let Long-Sought Superstar Status Slip Away By
GERALD SCOTT,
Times Staff Writer
Raider Camp : Williams' Knee Injury Found to Be Only a Strain
MARK HEISLER,
Times Staff Writer
Tomorrow's Stars : Once as American as Apple Pie, Little League Baseball Over the Years Has Developed a More International Flavor as Shown by Its Annual World Series at Williamsport, Pa.
BILL SHIRLEY, Times Staff Writer
Tennis Roundup : Becker Gives Wilander a Lesson and a Beating
From Times Wire Services
Founder of Little League Still Shunned : Organization Refuses to Recognize Carl Stotz's Contribution
BILL SHIRLEY,
Times Staff Writer
Cologne Track : Decker Slaney Beats Puica Again; Lewis Is Improving, but Still Loses
From Times Wire Services
Poet Laureate of Rage : Lyle Alzado Builds a Better Life Than He Was Born to Live
MARK HEISLER, Times Staff Writer
Ice Skating Is No Big Chill for Them : Keely and Mero Have Dreams of Making the Olympics
GERALD SCOTT,
Times Staff Writer
Outrigger Canoe Championship : Imua Has a Record Performance in Big Victory
SARAH SMITH,
Times Staff Writer
Padres Waste Chance to Gain on L.A. Again
TOM FRIEND,
Times Staff Writer
One Dodger Objects to Lasorda's Army
'The English John Henry' Is a Winner
BILL CHRISTINE,
Times Staff Writer
Kiernan Beats Heat to Win AFC Half Marathon
STEVE SCOTT
BUSINESS
Higher Quotas Would Ease Severe Economic Crisis, Nations Say : Caribbean Sugar Growers Plead for U.S. Help
From the Washington Post
Ad Spending Leveling Off, Industry Told
JUBE SHIVER Jr., Times Staff Writer
Withdrawals were frozen at a 4th Maryland S&L.
SCM's board rejected Hanson Trust's takeover bid.
Nortek boosted its bid for Transway by $5 a share.
Israel to Get 'New Shekel'
United Press International
The U.S. and Japan reached a tariff agreement.
A former vice president of Saxon pleaded guilty.
Insurer Calls for Reforms in Tort Law : Says Chapter 11 Filing in Dalkon Shield Case May Become Typical
BRUCE KEPPEL, Times Staff Writer
Program Updates Little Black Book
Lawrence J. Magid, Lawrence J. Magid is executive vice president of Know How, a San Francisco-based microcomputer education company
North Carolina reached a settlement with Hutton.
Pricing That New Car: Just a Numbers Game?
S. J. Diamond
Susan B. Anthony Coins as Unpopular as Ever : U.S. Has 500 Million Unwanted Dollars
MARK TATGE, The Denver Post
HHF Corp. bought 19.3-million shares of Strauss.
Marie Callender's on the Block With $90-Million Price Tag
BRUCE HOROVITZ, Times Staff Writer
Cuban Renters Get Chance to Own Homes : Government No Longer Will Play Landlord Role
WILLIAM R. LONG, Times Staff Writer
Moving Day Nears for Wholesalers : L.A. Produce Merchants to Get New Facility Next Spring
KATHLEEN DAY, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Fouls That Nullify A Score On Tv
HOWARD ROSENBERG
Cac Scores Points With Nea
JUDITH MICHAELSON, Times Staff Writer
French Series Closes With 'Liberty Belle'
KEVIN THOMAS
Demonstrators Picket 'Year Of The Dragon'
JOHN HORN
Pop Music Review : Rock Group Ripe For A Crue-sade?
RICHARD CROMELIN
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