What happened on August 11, 1991

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Coastal Enclave Clings to Artistic Character : Laguna Beach: Residents find it's worth price of commuting to live in Mediterranean charm. By Marion Bond, \o7 Bond is a La Habra Heights free-lance writer\f7
Your Mortgage : Time to Trade Your ARM Loan for a Fixed Rate? By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biggest Lenders to Home Buyers
Sheen Takes a Shine to Malibu By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coming to Terms With Real Estate
CRITIQUE : CREATING COMMON GROUND : New Design of Pershing Square Seeks to Create an Urban Oasis By Leon Whiteson, \o7 Whiteson is a Los Angeles free-lancer who writes on architectural topics\f7
Condo Board Failing to Use Tenants' Talents By Benny L. Kass, \o7 Kass is a Washington lawyer and newspaper columnist specializing in real estate and tax matters\f7
When Repair Costs Are Tax-Deductible \o7 Special to the Times\f7
Getting the Lowdown on High Water Bills By Kevin Postema, \o7 Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of the Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles, an apartment owners' service group\f7
Kit Paves Way for 1st-Time Buyers
On Real Estate : Planning Is Hallmark of Top Agents By Ellen James Martin, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Gardening : Design Your Yard for Low Maintenance By Larry Carlson, \o7 Carlson is a Southern California landscape architect\f7
Harvest summer vegetables often to extend production. Cut... \o7 For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions from the California Assn. of Nurserymen on what to do in the garden this week:\f7
Under Pressure: Valve Problems Plague Tub \o7 From Popular Mechanics\f7
Radiant Barrier in Attic Spells Comfort Below By James Dulley, \o7 Dulley is a Cincinnati-based engineering consultant\f7
Move, Don't Remove, Those Ugly Roof Vents and Pipes By Bill Ross, \o7 Ross is the public relations chairman for the California Real Estate Inspection Assn. (CREIA\f7 /\o7 ASHI), a statewide trade association of home inspectors\f7
A House With New Child in Mind : Design: Good architect-contractor coordination made first part of the process a smooth one. By Julie Inouye, \o7 Inouye does both TV and film acting and is an interior designer\f7
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What happened on August 11, 1991

BOOKS

Whodunit? Youdunit By Margo Kaufman, \o7 Kaufman is a contributing editor of the Los Angeles Times Magazine\f7

Mean Streets : DO OR DIE, \o7 By Leon Bing (HarperCollins: $19.95; 304 pp.)\f7 By Walter Dean Myers, \o7 Myers has written 15 novels on the black experience for teen-agers\f7

Keeping Up With the Jameses : THE JAMESES: A Family Narrative, \o7 By R. W. B. Lewis (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $35; 696 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder

More of the Way With L.B.J. : LONE STAR RISING: Lyndon Johnson and His Times 1908-1960, \o7 By Robert Dallek (Oxford University Press: $30; 721 pp.)\f7 By Michael R. Beschloss, \o7 Beschloss is the author, most recently, of "The Crisis Years: Kennedy and Khrushchev, 1960-1963" (HarperCollins)\f7

So How Do You Like Democracy? : THE AMERICANS ARE COMING! \o7 By Alex Beam (Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's Press: $18.95; 352 pp.)\f7 By Michael Lewis, \o7 Lewis' book, "The Money Culture," will be published in October by W. W. Norton\f7

Fiction By Michael Harris

Criminal Pursuits By Charles Champlin

Fiction By Michael Harris

Non-fiction By Sonja Bolle

Fiction By Michael Harris

Fiction By Michael Harris

Fiction By Michael Harris

Souls Lost in the New World : THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, \o7 By Anne Roiphe (Summit: $22.95; 473 pp.)\f7 By Frances Stead Sellers, \o7 Sellers, former manuscript editor of Daedalus, the Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, is a free-lance writer and critic\f7

Hersey Strings Us Along : ANTONIETTA: A Novel, \o7 By John Hersey (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 304 pp.)\f7 By Douglas Glover, \o7 Glover's most recent book is a novel, "The South Will Rise at Noon" (Penguin)\f7

ROTTEN APPLES: True Stories of New York Crime and Mystery... By Charles Solomon

MAINE MEMORIES \o7 by Elizabeth Coatsworth (The Countryman... By Charles Solomon

LEGACIES: A Chinese Mosaic \o7 by Bette Bao Lord (Fawcett... By Charles Solomon

BERTHA LUM \o7 by Mary Gravalos and Carol Pulin;\f7 HELEN... By Charles Solomon

THE FAMOUS THING ABOUT DEATH \o7 by Lisa Sandlin (Cinco... By Charles Solomon

ROMEO AND JULIET \o7 by William Shakespeare, edited by C... By Charles Solomon

TROPICAL GANGSTERS: One Man's Experience With Development... By Charles Solomon

DETAILS: The Architect's Art \o7 by Sally B. Woodbridge... By Charles Solomon

A 'Hunger' to Be Heard By Judith Freeman, \o7 Freeman's latest novel, "Set for Life," is due in October from W. W. Norton\f7

NEWS

2 Plans for Plays Stir Much Ado : Theater: Altadena and Sierra Madre could both have Shakespeare series next summer. But some in Sierra Madre think noise and traffic will be the rub. By Anna Cearley, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Pitzer Professor's Course in Mathematics Is a Piece of Art By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Santa Anita Canyon Road Almost Ready : Repairs: Work on the 3 1/2-mile stretch to Chantry Flats damaged by landslides may finish this week, allowing the road to reopen for traffic. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Her Memories Outlast a Family Heirloom By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Even football players, such as former Houston Oiler... By Anna Cearley

Man Fined for Practicing Without License : Medicine: Investigation reveals that he continued to operate podiatry practice even though his residency had expired and he had failed state exam. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER

A Widowed Parent. A Young Couple. A Middle-Aged Divorcee. This Support Group's Members Have Little in Common Except That They're Among a Growing Number of Heterosexuals . . . : Coping With AIDS By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Council Is Working on Its Public Relations : Community: Officials will undergo cross-cultural training and sponsor Town Hall meetings. Critics are not impressed. By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER

The best part of summer music concerts is their... By Les Dunseith

'Mr. Compton' Leaves City Hall With Image Intact By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Murder in Milwaukee: Experts Struggle to Explain Dahmer's Compulsion : Crime: His behavior was always on the edge, childhood acquaintances say. But no one intervened to help him, and his problems escalated. By Robert Dvorchak, ASSOCIATED PRESS

In a Life Filled With Tragic Turns, Colombian Girl May Face Yet Another : Adoption: She and her brother survived a flood and a plane crash before settling in the U.S. But once again, she is the orphan no one wants. By Rick Hampson, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Specter of 3 Orphans Drives AIDS-Infected Mother on Mission : Family: Life with HIV is uncertain, but so much better now. Maria is drug-free and seeing to her children's future. By Lisa Levitt Ryckman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Release of Poet's Therapy Tapes Called a Breach of Confidentiality : Ethics: Psychiatrist criticized for giving Anne Sexton's biographer access to the recordings, even 17 years after the Pulitzer Prize winner's suicide. By Lynn Berry, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dying Parents Haunted by Fate of Their Children By Lisa Levitt Ryckman, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yum! Reviled Fungus Infects Corn and Restaurateurs Start Cooking : Trends: Farmers used to plow under corn smut as waste, but now it has a new name and a high price. 'Maize mushrooms' may be served alone or as flavoring in meat, soup, sauces and even ice cream. By Elliott Minor, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pueblos Seek to Retain Culture and Create Jobs By Scott Mccartney, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Latinos Chasing American Dream Into the Midwest : Immigrants: They come to rural areas for steady work, decent pay and good schools. But the influx has also created hardships. By Sharon Cohen, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thornburgh Quits Post to Make Bid for Senate : Politics: The attorney general will run for the unexpired term of the late Sen. John Heinz of Pennsylvania. from The Washington Post

Couple Feel Turnabout Is Fair Play : Conservation: Their ancestors bought property from the Indians for a handful of beads. This year, when taxes got too high, they gave it back to the tribe. By William Cockerham, HARTFORD COURANT

Victim of Head Injury Struggles to Recall Life : Medicine: A head injury left Genevieve Petrella with an IQ of 61 and wiped out her ability to remember. Her husband is helping her rebuild her past. By Anne Gearan, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leland's Widow Sues Plane Maker \o7 Associated Press\f7

Belgian Racing Pigeon Bought for $144,000 R\o7 euters\f7

Salomon Bros. Admits It Broke Securities Rules From Reuters

Chances Fade for Release of 2nd Hostage : Mideast: U.N. chief and White House still profess optimism for release of Westerners. But Perez de Cuellar says the kidnaping of a French citizen is one more roadblock. By Stanley Meisler and William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Bush Draws Environmentalists' Anger With Wetlands Proposal : Resources: President's plan rejects the theory that 'every mud puddle is a wetland,' a spokesman says. From Associated Press

Struggling Recovery Fuels Fears of a 2nd Slump By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

9 Shot to Death in Buddhist Temple Attack By Laura Laughlin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

COLUMN ONE : Challenge to MWD's Old Ways : The agency provided water to all who asked. But now there are more people and not enough supplies. Meanwhile, activists who are joining board question its policies. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Noriega 'Shell Game' at BCCI Documented : Scandal: Investigators say he transferred government funds overseas to finance his lavish lifestyle. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

U.S. Hostage to Be Released Today, Beirut Captors Say : Mideast: The Shiite Muslim group holds two Americans, Joseph Cicippio and Edward Tracy. A French aid worker seized last week in Beirut is freed. By Kim Murphy and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Middle Class Feels Strain of Rising Costs of College : Education: Parents complain that financial aid is inadequate. Congress considers changing rules to help. By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER

China Agrees to Sign Global Nuclear Treaty By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Clinton's New Ideas Now Hold Audiences' Attention : Politics: Possible 1992 Democratic contender offers a message that blends liberal and conservative themes. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

9 Shot to Death in Buddhist Temple Attack By Laura Laughlin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Tension Among Minorities Upsets Old Rules of Politics By Frank Clifford, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER

New Pain for Families of Gulf War Dead : Military: Survivors are having trouble getting personal items returned and receiving death benefits approved by President Bush. 'It seems like they kind of forget about you,' one says. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Firm Hopes to Salvage Wrecks of Warplanes By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER

On the Button : The Quest to Perfect Botts' Dots Continues By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Head-On Crash Kills 8 Young People : Accident: All of the dead were apparently riding in one truck. Beer cans and bottles were found at the scene. From Associated Press

Goodby, Back Yard--Hello, VLH By Robert A. Jones

Shuttle Atlantis on Schedule for Landing Today From Reuters

Record Number of Americans Victims of Violent Crime From Associated Press

Last Oil Well Fire Is Out at Hub of Kuwait Industry From Reuters

10 Killed as Madagascar Troops Fire on Protesters : Unrest: Hundreds are reported injured in the most violent incident in 10 weeks of protests on the island. From Reuters

Albanians, Italian Police Clash Anew \o7 Reuters\f7

Cubans in Dire Straits--and Florida Beckons : Caribbean: Thousands apply for U.S. visas or take their chances on flimsy rafts and boats. Lower legal travel age spurs the exodus. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Carrier Midway Sails for Home and Mothballs From Associated Press

Relatives Pinning Their Hopes on 'Joe' : Families: Even Terry Anderson's sister says that, if only one American is freed, it should be Cicippio. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Protest Shifts to Kansas Clinic Not in Court Order; 76 Arrested From Associated Press

Nation IN BRIEF : MAINE : Bush Defends New Wetlands Policy From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Wilder Blasts Bush Civil Rights Record From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Marine Park Abuse Case Draws Protest From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Middle-Class Families, Students Find Ways to Cope : Education: Some sacrifice vacations and entertainment. Others stay near home and limit their choices of colleges. By Larry Gordon