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What happened on January 07, 1986
NEWS
Book Review : History of Female Slaves in the South Is Revised CAROLYN SEE
Where Basketball Comes Up Short : Local Leagues Give Under-6-Footers a Chance to Compete FRANK CLANCY, Clancy lives in Venice. and
Rick Nelson Eulogized as Humorous and Sensitive CAROL McGRAW, Times Staff Writer
KGB Reportedly Gave Arab Terrorists a Taste of Brutality to Free Diplomats From the Guardian
Speaker Pro Tem Vicencia to Announce Retirement MARK GLADSTONE, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Musical Sold Out : Raggedy Ann Snuggles Into Hearts of Muscovites Associated Press
Two Die as U.S. F-15s Collide Associated Press
Governor JERRY GILLAM, Times Staff Writer
Record Holiday Mail Nets $311 Million Associated Press
Libya Calls Up 40,000 Reservists United Press International
U.S. Hits Charges of MIA Cover-Up : Defense Official Ends Hanoi Talks on Missing Servicemen Associated Press
The State
Kohl Ally Promises Support in Elections : Free Democrats Agree to Remain as Coalition Partner in Bonn WILLIAM TUOHY, Times Staff Writer
The Region
Columbia to Try Again Today for Satellite Mission : Shuttle Launch Halted by Valve Problem BOB SECTER, Times Staff Writer
The Region
The Region
The State
The State
The World
Peru Official Resigns From Reuters
Boon for Homeowners Seen Associated Press
Woman Gets 2nd Heart Implant United Press International
Donovan's Trial Set to Open on Feb. 18 United Press International
Shuttle Delayed Again, This Time for Weather From Times Wire Services
Blunt Envoy Forced to Quit Post in Cairo Associated Press
Gusts to 80 M.P.H. Topple 12 Trucks; One Driver Killed
Block Quits Cabinet, Sees 'Better Times' for Farmers : No. 1 Goal Achieved, He Says Associated Press
Israel Sentences Arab From Reuters
The World
Kremlin Says U.S. Is Preparing Strike at Libya WILLIAM J. EATON, Times Staff Writer
The State
Cities' Revenue Up Only a Little Associated Press
Lebanon Seeks U.N. Help in Removing Israelis from South From Reuters
The Region
Blast Hurts 44 in India From Reuters
The State
Jewish Leader Assails Remarks by West German Party Official From Reuters
Peru Landslide Kills 13 From Reuters
U.S. Scoffs at Kadafi's Terrorist Link Denial : Says It Has 'Firm Evidence' That Libya Harbors Training Camps and Has Sheltered Abu Nidal ELEANOR CLIFT, Times Staff Writer
Europe's Surplus Food Valued at $8 Billion From Reuters
Skier Hits Machine, Dies From Reuters
L.A. Medical Assn. OKs Guidelines Widening Right-to-Die Decisions ROBERT STEINBROOK, Times Medical Writer
LAPD, Sheriff Join Forces to Hunt Killer DAVID FREED, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Aides, in Hanoi, Press MIA Search Associated Press
60 Relatives, Some Prosperous : Abu Nidal's Kin Live Quietly on West Bank DAN FISHER, Times Staff Writer
Egyptian Put in Prison for Slaying Israelis Hangs Self United Press International
All-Year School Plans Ordered : L.A. Board Also Considers Other Options to Reduce Overcrowding ELAINE WOO, Times Staff Writer
Doctor Sentenced to Death United Press International
Snow Closes Schools in N.Y., Michigan From Times Wire Services
S.F. Police Chief to Retire Associated Press
The Nation
The Nation
Firm Now Navistar International : Harvester Name, Logo Put to Pasture United Press International
20,000 Black Miners Fired for Striking in South Africa MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
Churches, Charities, Schools Get 2nd Postal Hike in Week : Agency Blames Funding Cut From Congress From Times Wire Services
4 Whites Accused of Torching Home of Blacks in Philly United Press International
The Region : Man Sentenced for Defense Kickback
The Nation
TVA Appoints FBI Agent as First Inspector General United Press International
IRS Improves Staff, Computers to Speed Tax Return Processing PAUL HOUSTON, Times Staff Writer
Aquino Blames Marcos for Foreign Debt : Says Philippine President 'Helped Himself' in 'Borrowing Binge' NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., Times Staff Writer
The Nation
The Nation
S. Africa Won't Allow U.S. Lawmakers to See Mandela Associated Press
Klinghoffer Talks to Producers About Selling Hijack Story Associated Press
Postal Service Chief Ousted; Problems Noted MICHAEL WINES, Times Staff Writer
Federal Pension Hikes Lost as Cutting of Deficit Begins KAREN TUMULTY and TOM REDBURN, Times Staff Writers
The Region
Student Cancer Patient Strives to Make Grade : Takes Positive Stance in Fight With Leukemia LIZ MULLEN, Times Staff Writer
Fiedler Enters Contest for Senate, Attacks Cranston KEITH LOVE, Times Political Writer
Four Killed in House Fire United Press International
Blast Backs Up Traffic 15 Miles on U.S. 101 Associated Press
The World : Ulster Hunger Strike Ends
'Moment of truth': And now, 45 years later, the line still forms to the right . . . of way Jack Smith
The State
Many U.S. Judges Quit Working in Dispute Over Pay JIM SCHACHTER, Times Staff Writer
Assembly Kills Toxic Waste Bill : Partisan Vote Foretells Election-Year Animosity LEO C. WOLINSKY and DOUGLAS SHUIT, Times Staff Writers
Paris to Get Park : In France, It's Vive Le Disneyland STANLEY MEISLER, Times Staff Writer
The World
The World
The World
The Nation
The Nation : Louisiana Lottery Sought
The Nation
Doctors Change Prognosis, Say Bonner Needs Bypass Surgery United Press International
Program on Lung Function : Asthma Sufferers Learn to Lead Normal Lives URSULA VILS, Times Staff Writer
Nuclear Fuel Worker Killed by Acid, NRC Says From Times Wire Services
His Heart's in the Right Place JENNINGS PARROTT
Suit Seeks Closure of Dump for Missing EPA Deadline MAURA DOLAN, Times Staff Writer
600-Pound Man Dies From Deutsche Presse-Agentur
Restaurant Posters on Choking Hit : Heimlich Challenges Initial Procedure ALLAN PARACHINI, Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jury Deadlocks; Mistrial Called in 'Mini-Manson' Murder Case PAUL FELDMAN, Times Staff Writer
'Court bums . . . hang around because we enjoy it.' PERRY C. RIDDLE
13 Face Charges Again in '83 Kagel Canyon Cross-Burning From United Press International
To Improve Prison Conditions, We Must First Improve Slums RICHARD MORAN, Richard Moran is an associate professor of sociology at Mount Holyoke College
Death for Juvenile Crimes : Execution, a Practice Dating to 1642, May Continue This Week WATT ESPY, Watt Espy, director of the Capital Punishment Research Project in Headland, Ala., has documented more than 14,500 executions in the United States.
Irvine : Broken Gas Line Causes Evacuation of 60 Homes Sibyl Jefferson \f7
Anti-Terrorist Unit Leader Replaced in LAPD Inquiry DAVID FREED, Times Staff Writer
Newport Beach : 3-County Office to Be Opened by Sen. Wilson Kevin L. Carter \f7
Clear or Stormy Skies for the World? EUGENE J. CARROLL JR., Eugene J. Carroll Jr., a retired rear admiral, is deputy director of the Center for Defense Information in Washington
San Diego
11 Congressmen Leave on South Pacific Trip From Reuters
Agreement Disputed : Chain Will Not Close Fullerton Warehouse GARY JARLSON, Times Staff Writer
Tax Protesters Ordered to Pay '79-81 State Levy JAN KLUNDER, Times Staff Writer
New Bill on Jail Deaths Introduced KENNETH F. BUNTING, Times Staff Writer
Alleged Neo-Nazi Given Life for Killing Trooper Associated Press
Traffic Is Something to Make Noise About TOM GREELEY
Rules Panel Wants to End Council's Use of Credit Cards RALPH FRAMMOLINO, Times Staff Writer
For Hedgecock, the Only Question Is 'What About Tomorrow?' BARRY M. HORSTMAN, Times Staff Writer
A Mess in a Quagmire
Police Seek Border Shooting Suspect
Study of 2 Westdome Sites Postponed : Councilman Says Prime-Location Vote Rules Out Alternatives ANDY ROSE, Times Staff Writer
Latinos Seek to Join Suit on L.A. Redistricting GEORGE RAMOS, Times Staff Writer
Latino Groups Will Seek to Join Lawsuit on Los Angeles Redistricting GEORGE RAMOS, Times Staff Writer
San Ana Council Opposes June Vote on Charter Changes but Will Study Them ANDY ROSE, Times Staff Writer
Suit Seeks to Broaden Jail Legal Access Policy DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, Times Staff Writer
It's Sad
San Fernando OKs Buying Land for Police Station STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, Times Staff Writer
Wetlands Pister is an associate fishery biologist with the California Department of Game and Fish. and
Older Drivers
Report Card on Deukmejian Brown is general counsel of the Planning and Conservation League Foundation. and
Meese Quits
School Board OKs Limited Reopening of Schools PAMELA MORELAND, Times Staff Writer
Fullerton
U.S.-Soviet Trade Expectations Fade MARSHALL I. GOLDMAN, Marshall I. Goldman is a professor of economics at Wellesley College and associate director of the Russian Research Center, Harvard University.
Fraud Investigators Raid Anaheim Loan Company JANE APPLEGATE, Times Staff Writer
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Drug Victim Found Dead in Encino Garage
South County : Drivers Can Attend Traffic School Again Robert Schwartz \f7
Time Is Running Out
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Santa Ana : Girl, 10, Killed; Family Hurt in Car Collision Marcida Dodson \f7
Garden Grove : Transient Shot, Killed; Wife Held in Murder Marcida Dodson \f7
Halfway-House Tenant Held in Fatal Shooting
Weather Satellite Lost, Agency Says Associated Press
Safety Panel Urges Special Precautions for Metro Rail RICH CONNELL, Times Staff Writer
San Diego
San Diego
Meese Quits
Alpha Beta to Spare 185 Jobs at Warehouse GARY JARLSON, Times Staff Writer
Call Renewed to Put Seat Belts on Buses DAVID HALDANE, Times Staff Writer
Kennedy to Visit Three Latin American Nations Associated Press
10 Zoo Animals Killed : 'Panther' Stalked in Newhall MAYERENE BARKER, Times Staff Writer
LAFCO Keeps Ecke Ranch Out of San Dieguito Plan NANCY RAY, Times Staff Writer
Jail Inmate Transfer to Begin Today : Move Scheduled as Post-Holiday Influx Is Due JERRY HICKS, Times Staff Writer
Progress at Lake Tahoe
Filling Out Forms at North County Fair : Those Shopping for Jobs Check Out Mall TOM GORMAN, Times Staff Writer
Council OKs Plan to Buy Vauclain Point as Hospice Site RALPH FRAMMOLINO, Times Staff Writer
The Old Fake Town, It Ain't What It Used to Be . . .
Diesel Fuel Leak Traced to Concrete Yard : Fish and Game Agency Cracking Down on Watershed Pollution KRISTINA LINDGREN
Ex-Policewoman Shown She Is Force to Be Reckoned With PENELOPE McMILLAN, Times Staff Writer
Cowell Gets 25 Years to Life in Murder Aboard Aircraft JERRY HICKS, Times Staff Writer
Plan to Limit RV Parking in Simi Valley Draws Fire
Interest Growing in 2 Traffic Proposals for Santa Ana Area KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
When the Family Moves, House Can Follow ROSALVA HERNANDEZ, Times Staff Writer
Pair Lose $8, Survive Gunshot : Robber's Attack Came as No Great Surprise MARCIDA DODSON, Times Staff Writer
Mother Who Regained Son Is Shot to Death From Times Wires Services
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Camp Pendleton
Laguna Beach : Tax Accountant Gets 2 1/2 Years for Fraud Jane Applegate \f7
6 Critically Burned in L.A. Arson Fire : 15 Mexican Immigrants Were Crowded Into Small Apartment LAURIE BECKLUND and CATALINA CAMIA, Times Staff Writers
School Owner's Molestation Trial Begins : He's Charged With 21 Counts of Fondling Young Female Students PAUL FELDMAN, Times Staff Writer
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350-Pound Newborn Doing Swimmingly at Sea World MIRNA ALFONSO, Times Staff Writer
Near Burbank Airport : Few Are Disturbed by Aircraft Noise, Survey Indicates T.W. McGARRY, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Kohler--Town That Bathtubs Built : Firm Is Wisconsin Village's Developer, Major Employer CHARLES HILLINGER, Times Staff Writer
Tin Council Considering a New Plan to Resolve Crisis Associated Press
Maxicare and Pritikin Trademarks formed a firm.
Interest rates on short-term T-bills rose slightly.
Los Angeles County
Housing affordability improved in November.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
Arco reported that it might break even for 1985.
Foreign Exchange for Monday, Jan. 6, 1986 : Dollar Down; Gold Up Slightly Associated Press
Record Week for 3 San Diego Stocks
Favorable Signs : Increase in Home Sales Seen for '86 DANIEL AKST, Times Staff Writer
Nation
Nation
Would Repay Customers : Commodities Company to Accept Liquidation JANE APPLEGATE, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
Served Only 3 Months : Key Image Chairman Steps Down ALAN GOLDSTEIN, Times Staff Writer
Nation
Britannica Acquires Blue Chip Software DANIEL AKST, Times Staff Writer
Certron Reports Loss for 1985 Fiscal Year CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Just the Way You See It Here BILL RITTER
Wickes Cos. amended its stock swap offer.
Teledyne Net Falls 4.8% in 1985 but Rises in Quarter RALPH VARTABEDIAN, Times Staff Writer
Encyclopaedia Britannica acquired a software firm.
Montana Utility Says New Process Can Improve Coal Associated Press
The FTC sued to halt PPG's purchase of Swedlow.
Los Angeles County
Imports Fuel 7.8% Rise in December Car Sales JAMES RISEN, Times Staff Writer
Industry Accused of Unfair Pressure Tactics to Cut Liability : Consumer Advocates Hit Insurers Associated Press
Many Skeptical of Icahn's Plan to Revive TWA : No Pay-Outs for 4 Years Under Chairman's Pact ROBERT E. DALLOS, Times Staff Writer
Fare Wars Take Wing as Airlines Struggle to Get Out of Doldrums CARLA LAZZARESCHI and GREG JOHNSON, Times Staff Writers
McDonnell's SDI contract is worth $331 million.
Big Computer Firms Seek to Set Standards From Times Wire Services
Westland Head Backs U.S. Bid for Copter Firm : $106 Million Offered for 30% of British Company From Times Wire Services
Kodak Seeks Reversal of Patent Ruling : Firm Can't Compete Against Polaroid in Instant Photo Market Associated Press
UPS ordered 90 Pratt & Whitney jet engines.
An Alabama company bought Pozzo Construction.
Suit Would Bar Buy-Out of Swedlow : FTC Seeks to Block Acquisition by PPG of Plastics Maker JAMES S. GRANELLI, Times Staff Writer
Airlines Take Dogfight to West as Continental and AirCal Slash Fares CARLA LAZZARESCHI, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
Market Rally Resumes; Dow Soars 18.12 to Hit Another Record Close Associated Press
Stocks Fall Slightly as Rally Stalls; Dow Off 1 From Times Wire Services
Nissan Names New President of U.S. Division
Fairmont Defies Insurance Trend With Record Profit STEPHEN WEST, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Prep Basketball Roundup : Rancho Alamitos Beats Irvine, 66-61, as Morales, Carter Combine for 42
Mater Dei Is Still Ranked No. 1 in Prep Poll
Mother, Daughter Bearing Up Well After Timeout Associated Press
Names in the News
Rams, Bears Is Matchup of Strong Points : NFC Title Almost Certainly Will Be Won in the Trenches GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, Times Staff Writer
City Eastern Teams Dominate Times' Top 10
Names in the News
The Preps / Scott Howard-Cooper : Coaches Find Grass Isn't Any Greener Outside Southland SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Holmes Leads Fullerton Women
Rams Get Away With Holding, Bears Aide Says RICH ROBERTS
Gene Autry, Donnie Moore to Discuss a New Contract Over Lunch Today MIKE PENNER, Times Staff Writer
Tunnel Can Undermine the Raiders SCOTT OSTLER
Small Colleges / Alan Drooz : Eligibility in Question at Dominguez Hills ALAN DROOZ
Titans Sign Hornet Defensive Tackle
NHL Roundup : Dahlin Has Three Goals and One Assist as the Canadiens Win Third in Row, 9-2 From Times Wire Services
NBA Roundup : Cheeks and Malone Lead the 76ers to a 108-102 Victory Over the Spurs From Times Wire Services
Hayes Was Almost Traded to 49ers MARK HEISLER
Bomb Found Before Soviet Game
Foot Injury Expected to Keep Spriggs Out of Laker Games for 10 to 14 Days
Sumner Will Talk to Chargers CHRIS COBBS
Jockey, Blind in One Eye, Is Refused Ride : Fletcher Plans to Appeal Kentucky Track Ruling BILL CHRISTINE, Times Staff Writer
Community College Basketball : Cypress Defeats OCC in Overtime, 72-69
He Was the Father to a Good Idea : Babe Ruth Baseball Is Now Played and Enjoyed by Millions CHARLES HILLINGER, Times Staff Writer
SAN DIEGO PREP BASKETBALL : Avocado League Boys' Basketball Preview : Story Remains the Same This Season for Inexperienced Oceanside High MARK STADLER
Louisiana Tech Women Put Clamps on Miller, Rout Visiting USC, 75-53
UCSB Sinks Long Beach With Three-Point Shots PAUL McLEOD, Times Staff Writer
The Game Was What He Loved JIM MURRAY
McMahon Might Have Solved Riddle of Throwing Spirals
College Basketball Roundup : Person Leads Auburn Upset of Kentucky From Times Wire Services
Can a 5-7 Guard Survive in League of Giants? Ask Him--If You Catch Him : This Spud Is Growing on Hawks and NBA SAM McMANIS, Times Staff Writer
If Only He Hadn't . . . : Season Closes on Sour Note, Causing Flores to Wonder 'What If?' MARK HEISLER, Times Staff Writer
Grant Steps Down, Burns Moves Up as Vikings' Coach Associated Press
Tennis Roundup : McEnroe, Connors Off to Good Start in $500,000 Tournament From Times Wire Services
The NBA / Sam McManis : DeBusschere's Good Luck Ran Out SAM McMANIS
ENTERTAINMENT
Nbc's Grant Tinker Looks Ahead With Optimism For 1986 JAY SHARBUTT, Times Staff Writer
Excellent Good Fair Poor : AUDIOCASSETTES BETTY LUKAS
Kcet Receives $600,000 Grant
Excellent Good Fair Poor : COMPACT DISCS Robert Hilburn
Stage Review : Weavers Bring Asian Folk Tale To Life LYNNE HEFFLEY
Hewitt: A Chance To Read Him Now JAY SHARBUTT, Times Staff Writer
Kcet To Showcase 'Playhouse' Films CLARKE TAYLOR
Art Review : Feasting On Earthy Fare WILLIAM WILSON, Times Art Critic
Excellent Good Fair Poor : VIDEOCASSETTES ROBERT HILBURN
Excellent Good Fair Poor : VIDEOCASSETTES DENNIS HUNT
Excellent Good Fair Poor : VIDEOCASSETTES CHARLES CHAMPLIN
Music Reviews : Pittel Quartet At Glendale High JOHN HENKEN
Rosen Takes Cello Back To U.s.s.r. MARC SHULGOLD
Bountiful Quality Of Page's Acting Career CLARKE TAYLOR
Dance Review : 'Petros' At Boyd Street Theater LEWIS SEGAL, Times Dance Writer
Videocassette Distributor Launches Movie Venture CLARKE TAYLOR
Tv Review : An Empty Tale Of Family Victory In 'Triumph' LEE MARGULIES, Times Staff Writer
Comic Starts With His 25th Special LAWRENCE CHRISTON
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