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What happened on December 16, 1985
NEWS
UCLA's Arrowhead Camp Meets Many Needs
PAT B. ANDERSON,
Anderson lives in Brentwood
Anti-Apartheid Front Launches New Campaign to Free Mandela
MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
Manual Arts: A Diamond Jubilee : Alumni Celebrate and Recall Their Years at L.A. School
BEVERLY BEYETTE, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Steel, Koreans to Operate Cal. Plant : 1,100 Jobs Assured at Bay Area Facility; Utah Mill Faces 'Significant Reduction'
Associated Press
Border Town's Bustle Linked to Drug Traffic : DEA Estimates $200 Million a Year Is Being Laundered in San Ysidro, Called 'Little Miami'
RONALD L. SOBLE, Times Staff Writer
Four in Family, One Other Killed in Crash of Plane
United Press International
2 Californians Convicted of Plot to Ship Missiles to Iran
Associated Press
The Region
Walesa Defies Court Summons
United Press International
The Nation
British Film Producer in Lebanon Feared Kidnaped
Associated Press
The Region
Peking Announces Two Reactor Deals
United Press International
Robinson Says He'll Run for Dornan's Seat
KENNETH F. BUNTING and KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writers
Family of Costa Rica Ambassador Flees Fire
United Press International
Israel Bars Arab Delegation's Jordan Trip
DAN FISHER, Times Staff Writer
Memorial Rite on TV
Associated Press
The Nation
The World
Factory Use Up 0.2%
Associated Press
Hedgecock to Host Talk Show
Associated Press
The World : Ethiopian Aide Missing
The Region
The World
The World
The State : Ng Trial Set to Start Today
Weinberger Hits ASAT Test Ban
Associated Press
The World
Israel Issues Warning as Syria Redeploys Missiles
DAN FISHER, Times Staff Writer
Ortega Fears That Lethal Contra Aid Will Lead to U.S. Intervention
WILLIAM R. LONG, Times Staff Writer
New Guatemala Leader Holds Talks With Ortega
WILLIAM R. LONG, Times Staff Writer
Book Reviews : Buried Past Places the World at Risk
PAT HILTON,
Hilton is a local film reviewer and a syndicated writer on entertainment for the Tribune Media Services. and
2 Youths Arrested in Locker Ransacking at 2 Downey Schools
The Nation : Bush Seeks Terrorist Law
Fourth-graders get the personal touch in history as they go back to the times of one man's life
Jack Smith
The Region : Former Officer Sentenced
The Nation
The Nation
President Holds 'Raucous' Meeting With Balky GOP : He Tries to Salvage Tax Reform Bill
From Times Wire Services
Economists See Recession Looming in '87
Associated Press
Could Break 'Star Wars' Shield at Fraction of Cost, Soviets Say
United Press International
Bar's Disciplinary Policies at Root of Dispute Over Dues
MYRNA OLIVER, Times Legal Affairs Writer
Riverboat Under Repair After Collision With Tug
United Press International
The World
Record-Setting Cold in East Sends Thousands of Homeless to Shelters
From Times Wire Services
Cuba Transplant Patient
From Reuters
The Region
Government Eases Trade Restrictions on Exports to China
Associated Press
The Nation
New Project Designed to Be Landmark
WAYNE SWANSON
High Court Limits Right to See Attorney : Denies Drunk Driving Suspect Consultation Before Breath Test
Associated Press
Schroeder's Hometown Getting Into Christmas Picture
JENNINGS PARROTT
The Region
Book Review : Examining Roles of Maids, Employers
ELAINE KENDALL
The Nation
Assad Reportedly Rejected Kadafi Plot to Murder Hussein
From Reuters
The World
3-Year Term in School Sex Case
AIDS, Medicare Reportedly Face U.S. Fund Cuts
Associated Press
The State
The Region
The Region
Greens Avoid Clash On Governing Role
WILLIAM TUOHY, Times Staff Writer
Australia Crash Kills 11
From Reuters
Book Review : Latin American Jew as Alienated Hero
ALAN CHEUSE,
Cheuse is the author of "The Bohemians," a novel, and other fiction. He is book commentator on NPR's "All Things Considered." and
U.S. and Canadian Towns Grieve Over Crash Victims
ERIC MALNIC and DAVID TREADWELL, Times Staff Writers
The Nation
The Region
Edwards Trial Judge Says Thumbs-Down Juror Stays
Associated Press
Mrs. Goldwater's Rites Attended by Hundreds
Associated Press
Pratt & Whitney's Machinists Ratify Contract, End Strike
Associated Press
Holiday Accident-Prevention Tips : An Open Season for Injuries, Fatalities and Damage
PATRICIA McCORMACK, United Press International
Romania Agrees to Human Rights Talks With U.S.
NORMAN KEMPSTER, Times Staff Writer
Survey Reveals Growing Concern : Airline Pilots Link Decline in Safety to Deregulation
From Times Wire Services
The Region
Ex-Reagan Adviser Acquitted
Associated Press
Ng Trial Set to Start Today
Paul Zweig, as a Dark Poet, Views His Onrushing Demise
DAVID RODMAN SMITH,
Smith is a professor of literature at Caltech and at the Universite de Nice. and
Peace Group Tries a 'Spacebridge' : Beyond War Uses 6-Nation TV Hookup for Award Rites
KATHLEEN HENDRIX, Times Staff Writer
Propane Tank Explosion Leaves 2 Dead, 10 Missing
Associated Press
Free Football Party Lures Fugitives Into Arms of Law
RONALD J. OSTROW, Times Staff Writer
Sharing Wealth, Power : Haiti: How the 2 Elites Take Turns
BELLA STUMBO, Times Staff Writer
Fashioned With Flash : Colorful Architecture Fills Golden Triangle
WAYNE SWANSON
Six Children of Ailing Divorcee Die in House Fire
Associated Press
'Stand Me Up!' : And 87-Year-Old Makes 216th Parachute Jump
LOUIS SAHAGUN, Times Staff Writer
Key Leaders Won't Back Tax Reform : GOP Reps. Lott and Cheney Say Reagan Won't Sway Them
BOB SECTER, Times Staff Writer
Crash Victims Were Heroes, Reagan Says : President Assures Grieving Families, 'We Mourn With You'
United Press International
Driven by Hunger, They Face Many Perils : Hard Winter Spurs Idaho Deer Into Fatal Migration
LAURIE BECKLUND, Times Staff Writer
Her Family's Yule Photo Session Is Hardly a Snap
CAROLYN KENNEDY,
Kennedy lives in Cupertino
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
State Awards $75,000 to Widow in '77 SOS Accident
MYRON LEVIN, Times Staff Writer
Pain in the Public Interest : Reagan's Humiliation on Deficit, Tax Bills Is for the U.S. Good
ERNEST CONINE,
Ernest Conine is a Times editorial writer
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John McQueen Dies at Age 86
Robinson to Give Up Assembly Post in Bid to Unseat Rep. Dornan
KENNETH F. BUNTING and KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writers
San Diego
San Diego
Critical Vote on Westdome Bonds Before City Council
ANDY ROSE, Times Staff Writer
For Indochinese, Political Stock Is Rising
LANIE JONES, Times Political Writer
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
A Shift in Style or an Ominous Warning?
GERALD F. UELMEN,
Gerald F. Uelmen is a professor of law at Loyola Law School.
La Mesa
San Diego
Growth Ushers in Urban Problems : Clogged Streets Concern Triangle Residents
ARMANDO ACUNA, Times Staff Writer
Commitment to Parks
Cranston's Report
Times Series on Cocaine
Times Series on Cocaine
North County : Experimental Telephone Line to Be Discontinued
Sibyl Jefferson \f7
Murder Suspect Is Wounded in Knife Attack at County Jail
GARY JARLSON, Times Staff Writer
4,000 Feast on Businessmen's Good Will : In 5 Years, Group's Christmas Party Mushrooms Into a Tradition
MAYERENE BARKER, Staff Writer
Times Series on Cocaine
Religious Investors: A $9-Million Loss? : SEC Sues Universal City and Texas Firms Over Missing Funds
JAMES BATES, Times Staff Writer
Directive Orders Photographing of Youths by Police
H.G. REZA, Times Staff Writer
Slow Growth of Wages in U.S.
Calabasas Residents Protest Firefighting Cuts
BOB POOL, Times Staff Writer
Purchase of Farms Studied--to Reap the Water : MWD Has Eye on San Joaquin Valley Land
RONALD B. TAYLOR, Times Staff Writer
Casino Mentality
Gramm-Rudman: A Nation and Its Future Downsized
GARY HART,
Gary Hart (D-Colo.) is a member of the Senate Budget Committee.
Politicians Now Want to Be Called Names--Down-Home Names
ART SEIDENBAUM,
Art (Arthur D.) Seidenbaum is The Times' Opinion editor
'I presume,' she said, 'you are anti-war toy?' : Ho, Ho, Hum
Al Martinez
Times Series on Cocaine
Santa Ana : Man Critically Injured in Stabbing by Friend
Kim Murphy \f7
Divers Search Santa Ana River for Jogger Knocked Off Bridge by Car
KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
Stores Make New Offer to Teamsters in 41-Day Strike
STEPHEN BRAUN, Times Staff Writer
Competition, Controversy Enshroud Currency Exchanges
PATRICK McDONNELL, Times Staff Writer
A Vital Ruling in Costa Rica
$400,000 Monthly in Wagering : 5 Arrested in Crackdown on Sporting-Event Betting
JANNY SCOTT, Times Staff Writer
Ian Stewart, Early Rolling Stone, Dies in London
Yorba Linda : Water District to Raise Rates to Erase Deficit
Gary Jarlson \f7
Santa Ana : 2 Neighbors' Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shooting
Kim Murphy \f7
How to Fill Helfeld's Shoes?
32 Students in U.S. Selected as Rhodes Scholars
From the Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Choreographer Jeffrey Hornaday Is On The Line
LEWIS SEGAL, Times Dance Writer
Lethargic Doobie
CONNIE JOHNSON
Music Review : Pacific Chorale Marks Yuletide
CHRIS PASLES
Pop Review : Fear's Talent Remains, But The Chills Are Gone
RANDY LEWIS, Times Staff Writer
'America' Canceled By Kcbs-tv
JAY SHARBUTT, Times Staff Writer
Jazz Review : Frank Morgan Displays His Devotion To Parker
DON HECKMAN
Cutting A Critic Down To Size
HOWARD ROSENBERG
Art Review : Whimsical Animals Fit The Season
WILLIAM WILSON, Times Art Critic
Tv Review : '3 Wives' Remake Accents Romance
LEE MARGULIES, Times Staff Writer
Music Review : Hall Chorale Does Baroque 'Messiah'
TERRY McQUILKIN
Critics Choose 'Brazil' As Best Picture Of 1985
JACK MATHEWS, Times Staff Writer
Pop Music Review : Frank Sinatra Jr. At The Flamingo Music Center
DON HECKMAN
Stage Review : Mnouchkine Tragedy Is A Marathon
SYLVIE DRAKE, Times Theater Writer
East Meets West In 'The Herdsman'
KEVIN THOMAS,
Times Staff Writer
Pop Review : Making A Move To Greatness
ROBERT HILBURN, Times Pop Music Critic
SPORTS
Pallares, Gibson, Witte Honored by The Times at Awards Ceremony
Chargers Find Strength in Their Reserve to Down Eagles : Thomas Shows Charger Fans That He Belongs
MARC APPLEMAN,
Times Staff Writer
Bowl-Bound Trojans Begin Practice Today
Schroeder Rallies Redskins to Win : Despite Cracked Ribs, He Leads Team to 27-24 Victory
From Times Wire Services
Rams Notebook : Hill May Be Out of the Linemen Club After 'Long' Reception
Complied by Times Staff Writers Chris Dufresne, Rich Roberts and Gene Wojciechowski
Lakers Have It Easy in a 132-119 Victory Over Misfiring Pistons
THOMAS BONK,
Times Staff Writer
Colts Win, Lose Shot at First Pick
From Times Wire Services
49ers Close In on Wild-Card Spot : Trailing at Halftime, 9-7, They Rally to Beat Saints, 31-19
From Times Wire Services
NBA Roundup : Johnson Comes Back, and So Do the Celtics
DAN HAFNER
McKay to Step Down, Serve as Buccaneers' Consultant
Sutton and Floyd Win Team Title on First Playoff Hole
Associated Press
After Fouts Goes Out, Herrmann Comes In and Delivers 20-14 Win
CHRIS COBBS,
Times Staff Writer
Snow Chief Is Given a Little Edge, Wins Hollywood Futurity
BILL CHRISTINE,
Times Staff Writer
Chargers Find Strength in Their Reserve to Down Eagles : Herrmann Leads Victory After Fouts Strains Knee
CHRIS COBBS,
Times Staff Writer
Kosar Puts the Browns Within Reach of a Title
From Times Wire Services
Packers, With a Last-Second Field Goal, Hand Lions First Loss at Home
From Times Wire Services
Raiders and Rams Come Through in a Clinch : Brock's Four Strikes Shatter Cardinals, 46-14
RICH ROBERTS,
Times Staff Writer
World Cup Soccer : Pomp and Controversy at the Draw
GRAHAME L. JONES,
Times Staff Writer
Rebenstorf's Comeback Is Loud And Clear
JOHN WEYLER,
Times Staff Writer
Offensive Line Gets a Big Boost to Its Self-Esteem
CHRIS DUFRESNE,
Times Staff Writer
More at Stake Tonight Than Just a Streak
From Times Wire Services
Steelers Win, but Lose Playoff Spot
From Times Wire Services
UCLA Women Rally but Fall Short : After Trailing by 22, Bruins Beaten, 68-64, by Tennessee
JULIE CART,
Times Staff Writer
NHL Roundup : Ruff's Four Goals Spark Sabres to 6-2 Victory
DAN HAFNER
Two Easy Touchdowns and No. 3 Quarterback Give Cowboys a Title
BOB OATES,
Times Staff Writer
Despite Frick, Roger Maris Left His Mark
MIKE DOWNEY
UC Irvine Men Win in Swimming, but Women Lose Against Hayward
The Finish Was Definitely Finnish : Favorites Kahkola, Keskitalo Set the Pace in Orange County Marathon
STEVE KRESAL,
Times Staff Writer
Orange County Prep Review / Mike DiGiovanna : Predictions Can Come Back to Haunt Coaches
MIKE DIGIOVANNA
Rams Come Long Way--From New Orleans to Near-Perfect Win
GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI,
Times Staff Writer
Tennis Roundup : Maleeva Outlasts Gadusek to Win
From Times Wire Services and
Stenerud Has Nightmarish Day as Falcons Edge Vikings
From Times Wire Services
TRIATHLONS TRIATHLETES : Lou Gehrig Had Nothing on These Iron Men and Women Who Have Come From All Walks, Runs, Swims and Bikes of Life to Become True Triple Threats in a Grueling Sport
TOM FRIEND, Times Staff Writer
A Belated Tribute to L.A. Fans
Marc Wilson Just Isn't the Type for a Quarterback Controversy
Scott Ostler
Raiders and Rams Come Through in a Clinch : Allen Leads Way in a 13-3 Victory Over Seahawks
MARK HEISLER,
Times Staff Writer
AN ODDS LOT THEY ARE : Bookmakers, Legal Fixtures at British Tracks, Add Color to the Racing Scene While Chalking Up Some Nice Profits
BILL SHIRLEY, Times Staff Writer
One Raider's Response Is Straight From the Lip : They Stop All the Seahawks on Field, Then Stop One (Millard) in the Tunnel
RANDY HARVEY,
Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Vazquez Rana said he may drop his UPI bid.
Progress was reported on the Baker debt plan.
Tosco reported problems at a refinery.
Gates Learjet put its consolidation move on hold.
Insurance Regulators Endorse Plan to Ease Liability Coverage Crisis
Associated Press
Pennzoil's Liedke Still in a Hurry : Winning Battle With Texaco Would Make Firm a Major Player
DEBRA WHITEFIELD, Times Staff Writer
Carbide Rejects GAF Bid, Plans Buy-Back
From Reuters
Maverick Chip Maker Shifts Stance : Micron Backs Protectionism After Launching Price War
DONALD WOUTAT, Times Staff Writer
Cellular Phones No Longer Only for the Fast Lane
CARLA LAZZARESCHI, Times Staff Writer
Allied-Signal added 2 units to those it will spin off.
Shaklee announced a management shake-up.
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