| Regular Features | |
| 18 | Publisher's Letter |
| 22 | Comment: An Open Line For Psl Readers |
| 24 | Sandscript: They're Tearing Down The Old El Mirador |
| 26 | Psl Informant: Facts For Observation, Speculation |
| 28 | Around Town: Gussy Up ... The Season's On! |
| 42 | Fashion: A Wardrobe For Women On The Go |
| 46 | Lifestyle: Evaluating The Face Of Fall |
| 69 | Palm Springs Life's Guide: Where To Go, What To Do |
| 101 | Gallery Scene: Variety Of Exhibits In Local Art Centers |
| 102 | Close-up: Betty Debs, Joe Kearn, Andre Kolonich |
| 111 | My L.a.: Cultural Scene Livens Up As Seasonal Temperatures Cool Down |
| 118 | Books & Authors: Interviews With James Michener And Anita Loos, Plus Current Selections |
| 122 | Films: Some Schlock And A Flicker Of Intelligence In Filmdom |
| 125 | Stocks: Betting Your Bottom Dollar |
| 129 | Real Estate Bazaar: For Land's Sake |
| 130 | Shoppers Bazaar: For Gifts And Personal Pleasure |
| 132 | Astrological Forecast: October's Autumnal Omens |
| Special Interest | |
| 31 | Combat Pilots Association: Aircraft Show Presented As Tribute To Early Aviators |
| 54 | The Private Aircraft Game: Small Planes Are Big Business |
| 57 | The Lone Eagle: An Untold Tale About The Late Charles A. Lindbergh |
| 64 | Rise And Shine, Coachella Valley: Desert's Own Red Baron Awakens The Populace |
| 66 | The Ninety-nines: Flying Is More Than 'just Plane Fun' To Women Pilots |
| 106 | A Cactus Castle And A Boojum Tree: The Wonderland Of A Botanical Garden |
| 114 | Up For Discussion: Chamber Of Commerce Retreat Provides A Chance To Talk It Over |
ABOUT THE COVER: There are nearly 154,000 civil aircraft in this country and having a personal plane is one of the ultimates in status symbols. This one is a six-passenger Gates Learjet which cruises at 550. miles per hour at altitudes up to 45,000 feet. Plane courtesy of Combs Gates-Palm Springs Inc. Photo by Sidney Noles.