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What happened on November 29, 1988
ENTERTAINMENT
Creators of a TV Flop Get Just Dessert with 'Naked Gun' HILLIARD HARPER, San Diego County Arts Writer
Diverging Paths Intersect in Chung Trio DANIEL CARIAGA, Times Music Writer
First Off . . . JOHN VOLAND, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dark 'Chocolate War' Sweet Debut for Director Gordon PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Casting Bind Forces Play's Cancellation JAN HERMAN, Times Staff Writer
First Off . . . JOHN VOLAND, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music John Voland, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Media Watch John Voland, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video John Voland, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Concert Series Becomes Child's Play Under Sidlin KENNETH HERMAN
Latino Theatre Lab Gets Grant of $200,000
ANALYSIS : Greatness Is More Than Grand Gestures MIKE BOEHM, Times Staff Writer
THEATER / Mark Chalon Smith : Macabre Humor Accents Flavor of the Suspenseful 'Nightwatch' Mark Chalon Smith
Media Watch John Voland, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies John Voland, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
On The Block John Voland, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Tackles the Uneasy Teens : Prime Time Focusing Sharply on What It's Like to Be Young Today STEVE WEINSTEIN
On The Block JOHN VOLAND, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Tackles the Uneasy Teens : 'TV 101': What Kind of News Is This? HOWARD ROSENBERG
Music and Dance Reviews : Westside Ballet's 1988 'Nutcracker' CHRIS PASLES
New Tempo for a Bar Rocker : Johnny Lyon Left His Band Awhile to Record and Find New Musical Paths MIKE BOEHM, Times Staff Writer
An Early Christmas for Bill Murray NINA J. EASTON, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Luckinbill Takes L.B.J. Home Again CHARLES CHAMPLIN, Times Arts Editor
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hope for Crime, City Solution CRAIG LEE
TV REVIEW : Even Goering's a Wimp in This Occupied Paris TERRY ATKINSON
Music and Dance Reviews : Schifrin Leads YMF Debut Orchestra at Royce HALL DANIEL CARIAGA
ART REVIEW : L.B. Museum Gets 'Mystery Tour' SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Times Art Writer
THEATER REVIEW : Progressive's Colorization of Nativity Is Refreshing, Spirited NANCY CHURNIN
'War' Proves a Ratings Misfire JAY SHARBUTT, Times Staff Writer
NEWS
The Nation : Woman Drug Kingpin Sentenced to Life
Fujitsu to Pay Big Premium for IBM Data : Arbitrators Resolve '82 Suit; Cost Put in Hundreds of Millions Associated Press
China to Limit Tours to Forbidden City From Reuters
HEALTH : Small Solace Dept.: Well, It's Not Flu KATHLEEN DOHENY
Health : Marriage Therapy : High Divorce Rates Lead Father of Cognitive Therapy to Write a Pop Book for Troubled Couples ANNE C. ROARK, Times Staff Writer
Former State Senate Leader Hugh Burns Dies at Age 86 JERRY GILLAM, Times Staff Writer
Gorbachev Promises Veto Powers to Supreme Soviet Associated Press
Southern Counties Say They Get Less for Mental Health
British Princess Beatrice to Be Baptized Dec. 20 From Reuters
Bush, Dukakis to Meet Associated Press
Israeli Aide Visits Moscow; Peres Reported 'Amazed' From Times Wire Services
The State
Justices Cool to Unwed Father's Appeal for Child DAVID G. SAVAGE, Times Staff Writer
The World
Soviet Leaders Endorse Reform Changes MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
Bush, Dole Vow Harmony; Fitzwater Keeps Press Job JAMES GERSTENZANG, Times Staff Writer
Banks Push Prime Rate Up to 10.5% : 4th Hike in Year; Key Interest Figure Is Highest Since '85 PAUL RICHTER, Times Staff Writer
Paris Seeks Kin of Revolutionaries From Reuters
The World
2 Charges Against North Upheld Associated Press
Strike Stalls Commuters From Reuters
The State
14 Hurt as Jet Makes Emergency Landing United Press International
The Nation
Sen. Burdick Stable After Apparent Seizure United Press International
Likud Offers Labor 2 of 4 Top Positions Associated Press
Mitchell of Maine Elected Senate's Majority Leader : Pledges to Work With GOP Issues From Times Wire Services
Banks Push Prime Rate Up to 10.5% : 4th Hike in Year; Key Interest Figure Is Highest Since '85 PAUL RICHTER, Times Staff Writer
The State : Huge Federal Loss Reported
The Nation
U.N. Delays Palestine Debate Associated Press
U.S., Japan OK Joint Fighter Plane Project Associated Press
The World
Man, 18, Linked to USC Attacks
Last Reagan Press Meeting United Press International
The World
The World
The Nation
Demjanjuk Attorney Leaps to Death Week Before Appeal Trial Associated Press
Bethlehem Cancels Its Christmas Rites Because of Uprising Associated Press
The Nation
Shultz Stands by His Decision to Bar Arafat From Reuters
Court Absolves Police in Neglect to Keep, Analyze Vital Evidence Associated Press
U.S.Economy Growth Pace a Slow 2.6% : GNP Falters in Face of Drought; Personal Consumption on Rise Associated Press
The World : Ex-Nazi's Extradition OKd
Migrant Camp Residents Seek Homes From a Times Staff Writer
Key Arms Control Educator Quits Stanford Post LEE DYE, Times Science Writer
Humor One of Chief Assets of 'Fresh Face' in White House : Fitzwater Puts Quick Wit to Good Use LEE MAY, Times Staff Writer
Nixon 'Secrets': He Played Piano, and Media, by Ear SHIRLEY MARLOW
Democrats Vote Today on New Senate Leader : Mitchell, Johnston, Inouye Compete to Replace Byrd in Choice Called Crucial for Party Image SARA FRITZ and WILLIAM J. EATON, Times Staff Writers
OPEC Agrees on Quotas, Cut in Production : News of Oil Accord Helps Boost Prices on World Markets WILLIAM TUOHY and DONALD WOUTAT, Times Staff Writers
Top Psychiatrist Leaves Harvard Post After Plagiarism Allegations Associated Press
Salvador Dali in Intensive Care Associated Press
Glasnost Doesn't Include Works by Solzhenitsyn Associated Press
Pushiness Seen as Kiss of Death for New U.S. Jobs PAUL HOUSTON and JOHN M. BRODER, Times Staff Writers
Acting Student Shoots Himself From United Press International
City, State Efforts Lag : L.A. Rental Crisis Swells Ranks of the Homeless JILL STEWART, Times Staff Writer
6 Die in Blast as Fire Ignites Explosives : Firefighters Killed Answering Call to Construction Site From Times Wire Services
Stop Selling at Inflated Rates, 2 Insurers Told : State Farm, Safeco Targeted by Gillespie Order; Commissioner Also Considers Refunds, Fines KENNETH REICH and PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writers
Hirohito's Mental Health Deteriorates United Press International
Freed Black Leader Challenges S. Africa to Legalize Opposition Associated Press
The World
The Nation
The World
Princess's Death Tied to Cocaine Associated Press
Lottery's Computer Glitch Caused Sales Loss of $700,000 DAN MORAIN, Times Staff Writer
FAA Seeks Takeoff Alarm Lights for Commercial Jets Associated Press
Gillette Plant Issue : U.S.-French Ties Take on a Hard Edge RONE TEMPEST, Times Staff Writer
Police Want to Dig Up Lot Near Boardinghouse's Burial Sites Associated Press
157 Hurt, 500 Left Homeless by Twin Twisters : 4 Killed by Tornadoes in North Carolina United Press International
Book Review : Science Wonders: What's the Matter? LEE DEMBART
Islamic Flags, Khomeini Pictures Displayed in Baku From Times Wire Services
HEALTH : For More Seniors, Sex and Romance Aren't Memories SANDY ROVNER, The Washington Post
Soviets to Import Cereals From France From Reuters
Shultz Ignored Senior Aides in Barring Arafat NORMAN KEMPSTER and ROBIN WRIGHT, Times Staff Writers
U.S., Soviets Extend Grain Deal 2 Years MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Orders 110 A-Plants to Check Circuit Breakers GREGORY CROUCH, Times Staff Writer
It's a Scene Out of the 1800s : Modern-Day Tars Tackle Rigging on a Schooner BILL MANSON
Man Halts Drive Through Utah to Confess San Pedro Homicide JAMES RAINEY, Times Staff Writer
HEALTH : Times Change and So Has the Image of Wet-Nursing DENISE HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
Bush Gives Away 'Foot in His Mouth' United Press International
Actor John Carradine, Veteran of 500 Films, Stage, TV, Dies at 82 KENNETH T. YAMADA, Times Staff Writer
Japanese Store Pays Record Price for 20th-Century Art : Picasso Painting Sells for $38.5 Million SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Times Art Writer
Casino-Bound Bus Flips; 49 Hurt United Press International
San Diego Police Warn Park's Transients After 3 Are Slain Associated Press
3 Murders in San Diego Park Are Connected, Police Report PAM LOPEZ-JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
AFTERMATH OF THE TRIAL : Jan Kemp, Georgia Have New School of Thought SAM McMANIS, Times Staff Writer
Community College Notebook : Bakersfield Has Been Very Good to Fullerton, Sherbeck Steve Kresal
Taking a Swing at Bad Rules Jim Murray
College Football : USC Falls to No. 5 in Poll, Miami Moves Up to No. 2 From Associated Press
USC Regroups in Time to Beat Portland : Pilots' Rally Falls Short as Trojans Hold On to Gain Third Win, 81-61 CHRIS BAKER, Times Staff Writer
For Rams, Playoff Picture Is Out of Focus : After 4 Straight Defeats, Their Postseason Chances Hang by a Thread CHRIS DUFRESNE, Times Staff Writer
Big Plays Mean Little for Raiders : Krieg's 5 Touchdown Passes Give Seahawks a 35-27 Win MARK HEISLER, Times Staff Writer
Charger Notebook : No Rest for the Weary; High-Scoring Bengals Await BRIAN HEWITT, Times Staff Writer
NHL : Kurri, Carson Lead Oilers, 7-4 From Associated Press
Names in the News
Names in the News
Names in the News
Peete Has Separated Left Shoulder MAL FLORENCE
Vermont Football: Sorry State
College Division : Assistant Learns New Approach at Cal State L.A. Mitch Polin
Loyola Opens With Record-Breaking Victory, 164-138 ALAN DROOZ, Times Staff Writer
USIU Uses a Balanced Attack to Earn an Easy Victory, 112-76
CS Long Beach Opens Season Tonight at Purdue
Family Excursions Prepare Pando for Cross-Country DONNA CARTER, Times Staff Writer
Faced With a Choice, Gragnano Made the Right One CHRIS FOSTER, Times Staff Writer
Athletics Sign Moore to 3-Year Contract
Irvine Faces Test Tonight in State Volleyball Semifinal
Morales Service Thursday in Cypress
The Skins Game Is Golf's Answer to '$25,000 Pyramid' Scott Ostler
SDSU Takes to Road Tonight Against Baylor in New Arena
College Basketball Roundup : No. 10 North Carolina Gets Past Stanford, 87-76 From Associated Press
Magic, Lakers Rise to Occasion : Feeling Inspired, They Turn Back 76ers, 109-104 GORDON EDES, Times Staff Writer
1988-89 GIRLS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : The Players : Katella's Easterly Leads Another Talented Group ELLIOTT TEAFORD, Times Staff Writer
Harry Ornest Purchases CFL's Toronto Argonauts SAM McMANIS, Times Staff Writer
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEWS : SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Capistrano Valley Should Follow Form With Another Big Season TOM HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
SHOULDERING BLAME : Beuerlein Faults Himself After Injury, Ineffectiveness Leave Status in Doubt STEVE SPRINGER, Times Staff Writer
Clippers to Play at Sacramento Tonight SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
1988-89 GIRLS' BASKETBALL PREVIEW : The Teams : Brea-Olinda Rebuilds as County Power Shifts ELLIOTT TEAFORD, Times Staff Writer
GETTING BOUNCED? : L.A. Tennis Tournament May Be Relegated to Minor Event Under Restructuring THOMAS BONK, Times Staff Writer
The NBA : Bad Knees, Bad Numbers Have Sampson Hurting Gordon Edes
Loyola, Bishop Amat Finally Make It to Semifinals Lonnie White
Cal State Fullerton Notebook : Titans Waiting for Someone to Take the Point Robyn Norwood
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Death Penalty for Killer-Rapist of 2 Upheld by Court PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writer
OSHA Issues Citations Over 6 Evacuations of High-Rise LESLIE WOLF, Times Staff Writer
Vouchers Keep 400 Homeless From the Cold MAYERENE BARKER, Times Staff Writer
Asians' Growth Tops at Cal State Fullerton : Latino Enrollment Also Increases, and Black Students Show Small Gain in 9-Year Survey BILL BILLITER, Times Staff Writer
Score One for PLO
5 Southland Counties Speak Out : Officials Decry Lack of Mental Health Funds LANIE JONES, Times Staff Writer
San Diego
Uncle Free as Victim of Gasoline Fire Says He Alone Is to Blame STEVEN R. CHURM, Times Staff Writer
A State of Mind That Invites the Gunman : Systems Abound to Teach S. African Whites to Look Down on Blacks ANTHONY HAZLITT HEARD, Anthony Hazlitt Heard is the former editor of the Cape Times and a recent visiting Nieman Fellow at Harvard University.
Local News in Brief : Sun Valley Electrical Short Causes Outage
Doesn't Want to Be Appointed by Mayor : Lockwood Opposes Move to Weaken His Office ARMANDO ACUNA, Times Staff Writer
New Help for the Bay
Arafat Trumps Shultz on Principle : Terrorism Objection Is Correct; It's Also a Diplomatic Error ROBERT E. HUNTER, Robert E. Hunter is the director of European studies at the Center for Strategicand International Studies in Washington
Local News in Brief : Hahn Sworn in for Record 10th Term
Local News in Brief : Santa Ana : Ward 6 Council Election Scheduled for April 4
Local News in Brief : Man Pleads Innocent in Bush Rally Incident
Burbank Council to Hear 4 Finalists' Plans for 41-Acre Site GREG BRAXTON, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Explosion Damages Garage at Apartments
Southland Counties Meeting Officials Decry Lack of Mental Health Funds LANIE JONES, Times Staff Writer
Protecting Life Should Come Before Observing the Niceties RICHARD F. CORLIN, Richard F. Corlin, a Santa Monica gastroenterologist, is the Speaker of the California Medical Assn. House of Delegates
Local News in Brief : Water Proposals Protested by MWD
Effort Begins to Find Homes for Squatters H.G. REZA, Times Staff Writer
New Talks Fail to Avert Hearing on RTD Cuts RICH CONNELL, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Countywide : Orange, Garden Grove Forums on Medicare
Local News in Brief : Stanton : Fire That Gutted Home Believed to Be Arson
If We Do Play by the Rules, Let's Welcome Arafat--Then Put Him Under Arrest PAUL GREENBERG, Paul Greenberg is the editorial-page editor of the Pine Bluff (Ark.) Gazette.
San Diego
Surprising Support : Poll Shows City Voters Do Favor Growth Limits LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Times Staff Writer
Sad Day at Stanford
North
At-Home Apparel Work Returns
At-Home Apparel Work Returns
'Flirting With Energy Chaos'
Local News in Brief : Quarry Operations Allowed to Continue
'Flirting With Energy Chaos'
Local News in Brief : Countywide : 109 Arrested, Youth Dies in Crash Over Holiday
Local News in Brief : $400 Million Sought for Antimatter Study
Ex-Postal Worker Gets 2 Years in $413,000 Money Order Theft CLAUDIA PUIG, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Huntington Beach : Man Sets Himself Afire in Alley Near Apartment
Local News in Brief : Garden Grove : Christmas Messages by Residents to Be Aired
Child Bias in Rentals Expected Despite Ruling STEPHEN BRAUN, Times Staff Writer
Coyotes and Pets
Sylmar Protest : Teachers Stage Hunger Strike Over Contract SAM ENRIQUEZ, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Anaheim : Abduction Fears at Preschool Unfounded
Required Courses
Countywide : Diesel Fuel Alternatives to Be Tested in Buses
Judge Asked to Void Pierce Rules on Flyers
Innis Urges Blacks to Dump Jackson, Join GOP JOHN SPANO, Times Staff Writer
Show to Focus on S.D. Slayings RICHARD A. SERRANO, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : 12 in County Die in Holiday Traffic
Man Slain, Wife Shot; At Least 1 Suspect Held STEVEN R. CHURM, Times Staff Writer
Work With Homeless : Cal State and Chapman Join Service Effort
'Flirting With Energy Chaos'
Opponent of Student Transfer Policy to Run for School Board
County Leaders Fear Move by Right : Israeli Proposal Hit by Jewish Federation LYNN SMITH, Times Staff Writer
Ruling May Help Ex-GI in Allegation of Housing Bias BILL BILLITER, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Man Charged With Killing His Parents
My life As an Animal AL MARTINEZ
'Flirting With Energy Chaos'
EPA Issues Threat to Ban Gas, Diesel Vehicles in Basin LARRY B. STAMMER, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Student Volunteer Supporters Meet
No Sympathy for Car Thieves
Series of 3 Balboa Park Killings Linked by Weapon, Police Say PAM LOPEZ-JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Residents Win Skirmish on Off-Highway Trail ROBERT W. STEWART, Times Staff Writer
Huntington Beach : Holiday Trees of Food Cans to Benefit Needy
Hansen Dam : Equestrian Trail Going Nowhere AMY PYLE, Times Staff Writer
Car Damaged After Lawyer Last Seen JEAN DAVIDSON, Times Staff Writer
Directory Is Rebirth of Sorts--in Hollywood ALAN CITRON, Times Staff Writer
OCTC Orders Wide Study of Rail-Transit Options JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, Times Urban Affairs Writer
Welfare Mothers Challenge Judge's Go-to-Work Orders JENIFER WARREN, Times Staff Writer
Jury Hears Admissions of Man Accused in Police Death CLAUDIA PUIG, Times Staff Writer
2 Suspects in Mass Mailing of Extortion Threats Are Seized JACK JONES, Times Staff Writer
Local News in Brief : Newport Beach : Seminar Will Focus on Treatment of Headaches
Court Disregards Killer's Age, OKs Sentence of Death Associated Press
Column on Pet Cemetery
'Appalled' at Decision in Drug Case
BUSINESS
It's Sometimes Hard to Tell Difference Between a Music Video and an Ad BRUCE HOROVITZ
Beeper Business Was Call to Glory for Fed-Up Owner of Pizza Business GREGORY CROUCH, Times Staff Writer
Real Estate Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Deutsch Receives Order
CURRENCY : Prime Rate Rise, OPEC Pact Help Dollar Associated Press
ATI Medical Blames Loss on Failed Merger Bid
Los Angeles County
Investor Buys 6.5% Stake in HCC Industries
Trade Deficit Improves 5.4% in Latest Quarter Associated Press
Nation
Los Angeles County
'89 Pay Raises in County Expected to Trail Inflation Rate JOHN O'DELL, Times Staff Writer
Rig Count Declines From Reuters
Real Estate Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Com Systems Reports 73% 3rd-Quarter Profit Rise
REAL ESTATE : County, Cities Called Inconsistent in Amounts Set for Developer Fees Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
School Hirings Lower Jobless Rate Here to 3% JOHN O'DELL, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
Bentsen to Probe Merger Mania : Senate Finance Panel Chief Plans Hearings in Early '89 JACK NELSON, Times Washington Bureau Chief
Los Angeles County
Taking the Worry Out of Holiday Giving MARIA L. La GANGA
Another 'Whites Only' Barrier Crumbles HARRY BERNSTEIN
Florida Blocks Unocal Drilling United Press International
News on Rates Slows Stocks; Dow Adds 6.76 From Times Wire Services
Los Angeles County
Bank Board to Propose Rule for S&Ls to Increase Capital by 50% From Staff and Wire Reports
Andersen & Co. Will Upgrade Consulting Unit Associated Press
CREDIT : Bond Prices Get Lift From Rising Dollar Associated Press
Nation
A Look at Future for One Robot CHRIS KRAUL, San Diego County Business Editor
Los Angeles County
Murdock Group Acquires 6.4% of Beverly's Stock NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, Times Staff Writer
COMMODITIES : Oil, Platinum Futures Soar on Word of OPEC Agreement From Associated Press
IBM Expected to Get Large Award in Settlement With Fujitsu Today CARLA LAZZARESCHI, Times Staff Writer
After 6 Years, Manville Begins a New Chapter Associated Press
Motorola to Purchase Perceptronics' LaserMaps
A NEW SPIN ON OLD SONGS : For President of Dunhill Compact Classics, Those Old Recordings Are Music to His Ears JAMES BATES, Times Staff Writer
Job Agency Figure's Probation Revoked : Marks Violated Terms in Earlier Fraud Conviction, Judge Rules JIM SCHACHTER, Times Staff Writer
B of A Will Levy Fee for Using Its Teller Machines : Holders of Basic Checking Account Will Be Charged 30 Cents Per Withdrawal DOUGLAS FRANTZ, Times Staff Writer
Firms Seeking an AIDS Vaccine Ask Protection : If Serum Is Discovered, They Say, Threat of Lawsuits Could Block Distribution MALCOLM GLADWELL, The Washington Post
Company Sees Disappearance of Keys as the Key to Its Future DAVID OLMOS, Times Staff Writer
Philip Morris Cleared to Pursue Buyout of Kraft Associated Press
Boiler Rooms Producing $9-Million Smoke Screen : Telemarketers Prey on the Generous and Deprive Legitimate Charities of a Full Share of Holiday Pie MARIA L. La GANGA, Times Staff Writer
Ranking County-Based Home Builders : 29 Home Builders in County Have Sales in Top 400
Tiny Phone Firm Rings True to Past : Family-Run Operation Calls Clients Neighbors, Stresses Personal Service DAVID LAMB, Times Staff Writer
Boeing, Hughes to Co-Develop New Guided Missile System From Reuters
Intergroup Stock Soars as Suitor Emerges From Reuters
Fidelity Buys More Shares in House of Fabrics JAMES F. PELTZ, Times Staff Writer
Looking Past the Basic Product : Artecon Basks in Sun's Bright Computer Aftermarket ELLIOT KING
The Mystery : Buyer Seeking to Pay Off Detective Agency's Debt BARRY STAVRO, Times Staff Writer
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