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What happened on December 07, 1989
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COLUMN ONE : Making Air Travel Safe for Baby : Pressure is mounting to make infant safety seats mandatory on jetliners. Airlines are eager to promote family travel but fear a revolt from parents. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fallopian Tube Implant Leads to Birth of Girl
Muir Looks Like Cream of Basketball Crop : Girls' sports: West Covina and Pasadena figure to be the closest challengers to the powerhouse Mustangs. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Has Gang Problem, Officials Admit SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killea's Election Seen as Backlash Against Bishop BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impressionistic Writings Sometimes Fall Off Map JACK SMITH
Graffiti Outlaw Gets Respect : After Years of Illegal Painting, Artist Now Paid to Decorate Walls DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gutierrez Leaves Legacy at Santa Clara STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hinging Will Decrease the Value of Mint Sets BARRY KRAUSE
Christmas Cards Strike Tart Note This Season : Holidays: Manufacturers are no longer content with traditional settings. They're poking fun at George Bush, Dan Quayle and the Yuletide spirit. SARAH BOOTH CONROY, THE WASHINGTON POST
What Do Men Want? Answers Are Perplexing SUZANNE FIELDS
SPORTSCOPE : Two Valley Players Make Junior College All-American Team
Latinos Look Beyond Vote in Watsonville : Elections: Hoped-for gains did not come about, but civil rights workers see progress toward more political power. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haven for Gay Teens : Education: Some people call Project 10 a bad idea, but the counseling program gives some homosexual students in L.A. the courage to stay in school. MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Karen Burnes Returning to ABC From Times wire services
LOCAL : Man Held in Placentia Shooting From Times staff and wire service reports
NATION : Reputed Gambino Mob Boss in Connecticut, 18 Others Arrested From Times wire services
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Strictest VDT Safety Bill in U.S. Passed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Night Out Benefits Shut-Ins PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Commend Sponsors of Seminar on Racism
LOCAL : Unocal Ordered to Pay $23,000 From Times staff and wire service reports
Business Backs Governor's Gas Tax Effort VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : Landfill Legislation Delayed
Culver City : Relocation Funds Approved
Killea Victory Viewed as Backlash on Bishop : Politics: Untimely intervention of Maher on abortion issue is widely blamed for Democrat's success in a dependably Republican San Diego County district. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Post-Cosby Career Worries 'Son' From Times wire services
Beverly Hills : Concerns About Taxicabs
Living Trust May Not Be Tax-Saver JEFFREY S. KLEIN, Attorney Jeffrey S. Klein is a member of The Times' corporate legal staff
E. German Coalition OKs Free Elections by May 6 From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : $5-Million Fire in Pasadena From Times staff and wire service reports
Pomona : Police Group Backs Recall
For a Fee, New Service Will Deliver the Very Worst in Best Revenge RAJ KAMAL JHA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joint Chiefs Appointee Associated Press
'That AIDS Test' Suffers From Some Common Misconceptions JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
BOOK REVIEWS : Suppose We Invaded Nicaragua? ARAM SAROYAN, Saroyan's most recent book is "The Romantic," a novel. and
HEALTH : D.C. Debate Over Cholesterol From Times wire services
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Federal Prosecution of Exxon Is Urged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Opposite Lives Grow From South-Central Roots CHARISSE JONES and JILL STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rio Hondo Seeks Probe of 'Hit' Letter Against Solis TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House : Deficit
The House : Deficit
Activist Groups Fight Mobil's Pipeline Plan : Energy: The oil company wants to replace a leaky pipeline. Opponents question the safety and need of the proposal. GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Service to Mark Attack Against Pearl Harbor Associated Press
WORLD : Iraq Claims Rocketry Advances From Times wire services
Long Beach : Committee Asked to Draft Public Officials' Ethics Code
STATE : 3 Split $10.4-Million Lotto Pot From Times staff and wire service reports
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Maggie Has Nancy in for Tea From Times wire services
No Easy Answers in Elderly Care ROSELLE M. LEWIS
Santa Monica : Excavation Limit Approved
NATION : Titan 3 Maiden Flight Postponed From Times wire services
Santa Monica : Demolition Plan Halted
Services Let Parents Call Out for Child-Rearing Tips R. DANIEL FOSTER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : EL DORADO COUNTY : Judge Extends Ban on Mono Lake Use From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Polishing Up the Image at Carwash RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Mall Dream Fades as Dealers Defect : Development: Dealers cite a sweeter deal in Signal Hill than that offered by Long Beach. Plans for the Long Beach site, near the 405 Freeway, may now be revamped to include major retail stores. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking to Regulate Apartment Projects but Not Curb Creativity DIRK SUTRO
BOOK REVIEWS : Brilliant, Genteel, Hopeless Adams RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
WORLD IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Arabs Withdraw Proposal on PLO From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Slow-Growth Council Names Francis as Mayor
Czech Premier Frames Take-It-Or-Leave-It Government : East Bloc: Adamec, the man in the middle, threatens to resign if his nominees are rejected. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MONTEREY PENINSULA : Drought Dries Up Construction Plans From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Party to Open Rejuvenated Arcade JOANNA MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marina del Rey : Holiday Boat Parade Set
New Realities Test Holiday Perceptions MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : India Leader Appeals to Sikhs From Times wire services
Tips on How to Light Up Your Life--Safely NANCY JO HILL
Student Learns the Ways of Washington Angel Ayala
NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Parent Consent Bill on Abortions Gains From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gunmen Kill 14 Women at Canada School From Associated Press
Pasadena : Armenia Quake Service
Lynwood : Council Seeks Law Covering Hazardous Waste Facilities
900 Suspected Drug Smugglers in Iran Could Be Executed Associated Press
Egypt Accepts U.S. Plan to Revive Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: The move clears the way for three-nation talks in Washington. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Water-Saver Incentive Plan
SPORTSCOPE : Arizona Challenges UCLA Women in Volleyball Playoffs
Compton Gets $341,077 From County for Streets
Mystery Cause of Carbon Monoxide in 4 Cities Sought MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Assails AIDS Health Care System MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Miami Jury Retires; Judge Calls for Calm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Lifts Ban on Times Inquiry Into San Diego Sheriff ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Self-Esteem Program at Arroyo Honored Angel Ayala
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Indians Seek Ruling in Adoption Dispute From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Evidence Grows for Major Quake in Northwest LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Fantasy of Trees Lives Up to Name DAVID NELSON
'My specialty is Gregorian chants. My wife used to call me the Mad Monk.' DOUG SMITH
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Commercial Titan 3 to Launch Satellites From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Leukemia Vaccination Wise for Indoor Cat DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn.
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : HEMET : 3.5 Temblor Shakes Community From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Port Urged to Find Berth for Museum Ship
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Man Convicted of Running Drug Ring From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bellflower : Stroke Victim Honored as Adult Student of the Year
Author Takes Love Seriously : Books: Romance writer Mary Jo Putney bristles when people make fun of her books. They're not "trash," she says. NORA FRENKIEL, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Long Beach : 393-Room Hilton Planned for World Trade Center
FPPC Probe Focuses on 3 in Lincoln Savings Case RALPH FRAMMOLINO and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN LUIS OBISPO : Chowchilla Convict Denied Parole Again From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IRA Bomb Injures 19 at Busy Shopping Center From United Press International
Biola to Confer 145 Degrees at Winter Commencement
Montreal Killer Left Anti-Feminist Letter From Times Wire Services
SCIENCE / THE BRAIN : Researchers Isolate Genetic Key to Memory, Learning THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
STATE : Judge Orders Restoration of Family Planning Clinic Funds From Times staff and wire service reports
Bellflower : Ecumenical Council Opens Referral Center for Needy
Beverly Hills : Greystone Mansion Project
Hill Offers Potential Senate Rival a Deal : Politics: Assemblyman Frank Hill says he may introduce legislation to extend three Diamond Bar city councilmen's terms. But he wants a promise from one of them in return. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manila Rebellion Ends; Government Denies Deal BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Wish Should Be Piece of Cake HERB HAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Task Force to Address Latinos' School Problems STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Meets Board of Lanterman House
New Board Seeks to End College Spats
Petition Drive Calls for City Council Districts THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pin Sparkles at Ice Show ANN CONWAY
Mothers' Helpers for the '90s : Life styles: Entrepreneurs are offering services designed to relieve stressed-out mothers. Everything from beepers to baby-proofing to in-home massages is available. R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a regular contributer to Valley View
Manager of Oxnard Fired Over Fiscal Crisis : Resignation: David Mora was ousted after charges of mismanagement, but two supporters call him a scapegoat for the City Council. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Finds Son and Lost Love After 27 Years ELIZABETH LU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Invoices to Be Reviewed
Long Beach : Hospital Leaders Invited to 'Summit' on Trauma Care IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giving Shelter : Religious Community Reaches Out to Give a Growing Number of Homeless a Place to Congregate IRA RIFKIN
La Canada Seeks More Study of Zoning Law
Vaccine Against Monkey AIDS Virus 'a Giant Leap' From Associated Press
NATION : Bush Lauds Black War on Drugs From Times wire services
Carter Hawley Hale Has No Financial Ties to Plaza
City Outlaws Machines for Young Smokers ANGEL D. AYALA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Hospital Corporation Chief Resigns After 3 Years
Protesting Poles Set Statue of Lenin on Fire in 2nd Attack Associated Press
Teachers Seek State Mediation in Stalemate Over Raises LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura D.A. Says He Would Consider Reiner's Job : Politics: Michael D. Bradbury tells officials he would consider replacing Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Ira Reiner if Reiner is elected state attorney general in 1990. WILLIAM OVEREND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Rams Fullback Suits Up to Carry the Ball for Norwalk Chamber of Commerce RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Students Aid Quake Relief
Pasadena : Apartment Plans Approved
Compton : Proposal for Townhouses on Auto Plaza Land Denied
Beverly Hills Gives Up Granite Sidewalk Plan : Revitalization: Downtown business owners say they'll pay for anything reasonable but protest original plan as being too costly. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Survey of Food Program
You Can Call 'em Words to Reside by PATRICK MOTT
Cigarette Machines No Longer OK Near Minors ANGEL D. AYALA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Quake-Torn Watsonville Adopted as a Sister City
Westside Football Stars to Be Named
W. Hollywood's East Side Seeks New Image : Neighborhoods: East End Community Action group flexes its political muscle. After two successful battles, it takes an active role : in determining the area's fate. CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mutineers' Political Chief Still Defiant Even as Coup Unravels MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manila Rebels Surrender; Government Denies Deal BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona Picks Animal Care Provider With IRS Troubles MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court May Determine Lineup of City Council Candidates : Politics: Two Cerritos council members who have served more than two terms may not be able to run for reelection. FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Panel Reverses Zone Board, OKs Expansion of Louver Gallery NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arroyo Riverbed to Become a Park VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Mental Profile Set in Death of Pastor From Times staff and wire service reports
Line to Assume Senator's Seat Begins to Form MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Off-Limits Signs Go Up Offshore : Environment: The state bans new oil-drilling activity in all remaining unleased Southland coastal waters. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Museum Shops : No-Hassle Shopping for Very Special Gifts SANTA FE RUSSELL, Russell is a free-lance writer who resides in Los Angeles.
Queen Elizabeth, as Is Associated Press
Pasadena : Loan for Armory Center
Art Group Auction: Color It White : Homeless: The works of 30 local artists will be sold off. Proceeds will help buy milk for children at Venice shelter. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prague's Revolutionaries Find a Home : Czechoslovakia: Civic Forum takes over a building that had housed the Soviet friendship society. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E. Germany Picks a Non-Communist : East Bloc: Egon Krenz resigns as chief of state and Manfred Gerlach is appointed to the post. The government appeals for calm in the tense nation. TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rocky Point and Bay Produce Plenty of Halibut, Sculpin DAN STANTON
A Chance to Make a New Start JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : Nearly 1 Billion Adults Are Illiterate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Czech Leader Adamec Resigns : East Bloc: Prime minister follows through on threat to quit rather than bow to Civic Forum pressure. From United Press International
West L.A. College Hopes for a New Football Coach : Community college athletics: The school wants a new man by February to replace coach who failed to win a game in two seasons. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glossies May Go to East Bloc BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Coroner Lists McCallum Drugs From Times wire services
Apology Sought in Drunk Driving Deaths From United Press International
Santa Monica : Toy Collection Begins
Norwalk : City Council Members Vote Themselves a 10% Pay Raise
Arcadia : Robbery Suspect Captured
For Armenians, a Numbing Normalcy : Earthquake: A year later, 200,000 are still in temporary shelters, and life is grim. ESTHER SCHRADER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Canada Bans Hillside Development for 45 Days : Building: The city wants time to study changes in the current hillside ordinance. The moratorium may be extended up to 10 months. JANE BAILIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless in Valley Have Few Havens JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteer Coach Builds Self-Esteem in Young Boxers : Son's Death Prompts Club as an Alternative to Gangs STEPHEN C. CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miami Policeman Guilty : Verdicts on Killings of Two Blacks From Times Wire Services
Gunman Kills 14 Women at Canada College From Associated Press
A Music Center Ball MARY LOU LOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Throwing in the Card Compiled by Marci Slade
Bush Expected to Cut Defense Budget by 2% MELISSA HEALY and TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Building Your Genealogy Library MYRA V. GORMLEY
Multiparty System Is Legalized by Lithuania From Reuters
Where Suspicion Once Ruled, Cops and Kids Find Common Ground : Youth: Boys who might have turned to gangs are playing baseball, basketball and football. Police officers are the coaches. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inveterate Collector Seeks Pen Pals RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Princess Louise Declared Total Loss by Owners; Future Unclear : Shipwreck: A number of groups with widely different plans have indicated interest in the sunken San Pedro landmark. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W. Hollywood Given Control of Hart Park : Recreation: Los Angeles will turn over site and its $284,000 trust fund. Vote is taken amid claims by benefactor's son that the money has been mismanaged. DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversy Casts Shadow on High-Rise : Westwood: Fight by residents against condominium project highlights bigger battle by community review boards against Planning Department. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Grapple With 1st 'Right-to-Die' Case : Supreme Court: Conservatives doubt Constitution applies. Missouri decision could undercut state rulings. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruth Michaelis, 85; Noted as Teacher, Performer in Opera BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jay Dauley, Swap Meet Founder, Dies
Collectors Willing to Pay More Than Dealers DON ALPERT
Pasadena : Personnel Audit Contract
Reagan Subpoena Called 'Unreasonable' From Associated Press
Ruth Michaelis; Opera Performer
UCLA Dental Clinic Opens Doors in Venice
Unique School Helps Youths With No Place to Go JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victoria Seeks One More Record : High-scoring Camarillo Guard Taking a Last Shot at a Marmonte League Championship SEAN WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEWS : A Whodunit Short on Storytelling KAREN STABINER
Glendora Group Shapes Land to Save Wildlife : Environment: Landowners, with aid of Operation Stronghold program, join in effort to preserve foothills of San Gabriel Mountains. SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Ending to a Rocky Career : Palamara: The Cal State Fullerton receiver disproves doubts about his speed to become the Big West's top pass-catcher. SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oscar-Winning Songwriter Sammy Fain Dies at Age 87 BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What to Do If Your Parents Fall Ill : Gerontology: Care-giving can be a backbreaking task. Here are some suggestions on how to ease the burden. From Associated Press
John Payne, 77; Star of Movie Musicals, Remembered for 'Miracle on 34th Street' BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : CASMALIA : Protest Disrupts Hearing on Dumps From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dialect Coach Finds His Role Putting an Accent on the Stars : Movies: The man who helped some cast members of 'Steel Magnolias' achieve a range of Southern speech also helps immigrants and executives shed their dialects. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Weigh New Rules for Taxis : Regulation: Glendale considers an ordinance to prohibit smoking in taxis. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blind 14-Year-Old Goes to Mat With Handicap : Wrestling: Since losing his eyesight, Joel Ramos has been battling the odds as he tries DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 1/2 Ounces of Crack Brings Life Term With No Parole HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Envoy in Romania Associated Press
Memorial Service for Mayor Today LUZ VILLARREAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How To Read The Scores
IRS Probing Cranston Voter Sign-Up Groups PAUL HOUSTON and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : 2 Winning Traditions to Clash in CIF Final; South Gate in Semifinal Match : Paramount vs. El Toro MIKE COIL
WORLD IN BRIEF : CUBA : 2,016 Soldiers Died in Angola Fighting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bogota Blast Kills 45; Drug Kingpins Blamed : Colombia: Bus bomb rips through the headquarters of the police intelligence agency. 400 are injured. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bed & Ballroom : B&B Owner Has Danced Rocky Road to Operate in Coronado BILL MANSON
Illuminating Ways to Make Season Bright NANCY JO HILL, Nancy Jo Hill is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
$20 Million Lost in Freezing Drug Lord's Funds DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frances Bavier; Won an Emmy as 'Aunt Bee' From Associated Press
Montoya Collected on 'Code Green' Days, Prosecutors Charge RICHARD C. PADDOCK and PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Traveling Museum Allows Students to Touch the Past : Education: Ray Glazner tours schools with his own museum. He says students "remember what they can touch." MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHEEK TO CHEEK : The latest wrinkle in cosmetic surgery gives new meaning to the term togetherness. As face lifts have become more popular with men, the surgery is now a form of bonding between couples. Despite costs topping $10,000, husbands and wives are having face lifts within days of each other. DENNIS MCLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery of Magazine Ads Hinting of Pearl Harbor Attack Lingers 48 Years Later JOSEPH N. BELL
Jack Ruby's Gun Object of Dispute : Assassination: The brother of the man who shot Lee Harvey Oswald is at odds with the executor who has the weapon. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Will Get Worse With or Without the 710
Pair Plead Not Guilty in Slayings at Tavern
Sheriff Begins Cudahy Patrol; Bell Regroups Its Police Dept. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
33-Year-Old La Salle High School Plans to Enroll Girls in 1990 JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Municipal Bond Ratings, Debt
Ventura to Offer Day Care for County Workers
High School Specializes in Second Chances : Education: A church serves as a one-room school for tough teen-agers who have dropped out for a variety of reasons. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Teams Shore Up Field for Ventura Tournament STEVE HENSON
Ojai Publisher Charged in Dog Shooting : Courts: Darrow Tully left his last newspaper job in Arizona after it was revealed he faked a career as a combat pilot. He now faces arraignment in the case of a neighbor's dog. WILLIAM OVEREND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Valley Football Team to Be Named
Pedal Power : Cal Poly Uses Bicyclist to Get Human-Driven Helicopter Off the Ground SHANNON FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo's Fiscal Woes Fading After 1987 Investment Disaster By JOANNA MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Commuter Airline Bucks Odds in Oxnard CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey Nativity Scene Up Despite ACLU's 4-Year Suit FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mother Teresa Walking Again From Times wire services
Idealistic School Seeks Practical Money Answers : Education: Teachers and staff are adamant that this bankrupt learning center must find a way to regain its solvency. LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taylor Ranch Opponents Unfair to Student Majority
Long Beach : Arts Group Picks Executive From L.A. Film, TV Center
FOCUS : For College Park Residents, There's No Place Like Home Clipboard researched by Susan Davis Greene and Dallas M. Jackson / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
BUSINESS
GM to Temporarily Shut Some Canadian Plants in January From Associated Press
Court Papers Accuse Iacocca of Improper Auto Profits From Staff and Wire Reports
Schick Centers Seeking a Financial Cure : Addictions: Patrick J. Frawley Jr.'s hospitals are struggling despite the boom in drug- and alcohol-treatment services. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL / ADVERTISING : Forget the Barbie--Now the Aussies Want to Slip Some Snacks Into America's Millions of Microwaves MARY ANN GALANTE, Times Staff Writer
4 Arrested, 3 Sought in Boiler Room Fraud That U.S. Says Took $5 Million : Telemarketing: The Orange County-based precious-metals operation is called one of the biggest cases of its kind in the Southland in recent years. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Prices Lower for 2nd Day; Dow Falls 4.91 From Times Wire Services
Nikkei Hits Another High Despite Move to Tighten Margins From Reuters
Productivity Hurt by Weak Manufacturing From Associated Press
IBM Users Get the Works in New 2.0 Version RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Bush Accepts S&L Chief's Resignation, Offers Him Praise Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : PacTel to Share in $5-Billion W. German Cellular License From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : USAir Hikes Excursion Fares From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : Shearson Stock Price Slides From Times wire services
Business Economists See No Recession Until 1993 : Economy: A surprisingly large consensus feels that consumer spending will fuel growth. But profits may fall. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Scanner Overcharging Found From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : Kelsey-Hayes to Cut 1,000 Jobs From Times wire services
Fed's Regional Report Sees Generally Stable Economy From Associated Press
America's Sense of Design Finally Starting to Take Shape MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Most of State's S&Ls Meet New Rules on Capital : Thrifts: Those that lack adequate cushions against losses must, within a month, explain how they will comply. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court in Italy Overturns Gucci Conviction Reuters
New $100-Million Plant Is Planned by Philips
Campeau Labels Dun & Bradstreet Move 'Irresponsible' From Reuters
Nation's Banks Post Loss of $744 Million in Quarter From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : 1st Chinese Factory Bankruptcy From Times wire services
U.S. Sanctions of Japan Inevitable, Senator Says : Trade: Frank H. Murkowski said punishing the construction industry would have a 'symbolic' impact. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tis the Season to Be Santa MARY ANN GALANTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vitesse Gives Japanese Chip Data to Spur Sales JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tis the Season to Be Santa MARY ANN GALANTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Firm Signs Cable TV Pact With Poland From Reuters
Testimony to Begin in Keating's Bid to Regain Lincoln : Thrifts: The Arizona businessman claims that regulators lacked sufficient cause to seize his Irvine S&L. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hooker Corp. Plans Sale of Bonwit Teller, Sakowitz From Associated Press
Comfort in Work Area Means More Productive Worker CINDY SKRZYCKI, WASHINGTON POST
ITT ElectroMechanical Appoints Brian Bachman
Fast Food Putting Students on Fast Track : Education: Taco Bell professor turns out graduates ready for service industry careers. TIM KELLY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retail / Advertising MARY ANN GALANTE, Times Staff Writer
Keating Culpability Easy to Prove, U.S. Lawyer Tells Judge From Associated Press
Chrysler Exploring Sale of Technologies Unit : Auto Makers: The company hopes to shed its defense-oriented subsidiary and focus on building cars and trucks. From Times Wires Services
Judge Frees Assets of Blinder, Robinson JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Seeks $660,000 Chrysler Fine From United Press International
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Grandmother Charged With Murder of Boy, 4
WESTMINSTER : Landmark Barn Finds New Home GREG HERNANDEZ
San Clemente Man Strikes Gold With His Baseball Cards HERBERT J. VIDA
Supt. McKenna Claims Board Member Violated His Rights MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Deserter Will Get Less Than Honorable Discharge, Freedom NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Council OKs Raise for Planning Board
LAGUNA BEACH : Officials Discuss Laguna Laurel Move TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND
TUSTIN : Referendum Effort on Elections Stalls SHANNON SANDS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Walnut Widening Plan Abandoned JOHN PENNER
D.A. Candidate Says Poll Guard Case Poses Conflict for Capizzi DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Someone Is Pushing the L.A. Bubble : Auto Insurance: Gillespie's latest moves set the stage for a showdown with the court, which has guaranteed insurers a profit. The odds favor the court. WILLIAM C. GEORGE, William C. George was chief consultant for the Assembly Finance and Insurance Committee for nine years. He is now assistant chief clerk in charge of bill analysis for the Assembly. and
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Officials Agree to Join Tollway Panel JAMES M. GOMEZ
Campbell Leads Legislative Junket in N.Y.C. : Legislature: The state senator is visiting financial and cultural institutions in the Big Apple shortly before he leaves office. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Timing of Camp Cleanup Ultimatum Questioned : Migrants: Minister says officials are capitalizing on a fire that left scores of workers homeless in an attempt to close down a major North County encampment. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fearing Suits, Torrance Bids to Raise Cap on Spending JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Dies, Man Hurt in N. Hollywood Crash
Vista
Battling The Medfly
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Park Bond Measure Put on April Ballot WENDY PAULSON
WESTMINSTER : Easing Enrollment Crush Will Be Topic GREG HERNANDEZ
3-Year-Old Boy Dies, 2 Women Hurt in Crash
Purchase of Parkland Could Spoil Plans for Garbage Dump STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Opportunity We Can't Afford to Miss : Inflation: The Fed should resist pressures to juice the economy and instead seize the chance to restore price stability. EDWARD COWAN, Edward Cowan is Washington manager of Ried, Thunberg & Co. Inc., an investment and economic research firm. and
1-Day Strike Delays Trash Pickups
Judge Sides With City Against Feisty Hollywood Committee DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido
Christmas Cheer
A Victory for State Over Church
5 Charged in Counterfeit Operation for ID Cards
GARDEN GROVE : Driver Crashes Into Back of Truck, Dies
New Kid on the Curb Sparks Airport Feud H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Board Bans New Offshore Oil, Gas Leases LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Tattoo Ban May Be Modified
'In Vitro' Birth Hailed, Offers Hope BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Asks Exemption From Rittenberg Review
San Diego
NORTH COUNTY : Five City Councils Select New Mayors
Birth of a Latino Politician
Lottery Results: Dec. 6
U.S. Aid Would Need to Stop
Judge OKs Registrar Offer to Settle Poll Guard Suit CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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40 Arrested in Protest of U.S.-Salvador Policy
LAGUNA HILLS, SAN CLEMENTE : FBI Seeks Identity of Bank Robber
28 Arrested, 18 Cars Seized in Undercover Drug Sweeps : Crime: The operations mark the first time vehicles, including two $40,000 Jaguars, were confiscated from those who only asked to buy drugs. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Oppose Mobil's Pipeline Replacement Plan GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : $320,000 Given for Day-Care Training
Schabarum Hit for Identifying Self as a Latino : Politics: Activists say the conservative supervisor has actually been the Latino community's 'worst enemy.' RICHARD SIMON and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Freight Railroad Link to East Under Repair; Big Boost to Port Business Is Expected NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach Lets Plan for Transients Die a Quiet Death : Homeless: The City Council declines to vote on church's proposal to set up aid station in city park. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Lifts Order Barring Story on Duffy Security ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cars Crossing Border Get Smog Warning AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Development OKd on Wetlands Near Palmdale
Infestation of Medflies Spreads to New Areas STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Arrested in Hold-Ups of Aliens at Border
Malathion in Air
Fire Destroys Costa Mesa Duplex
IRVINE : Agran in Mexico for Sister City Talks LEN HALL
Extortion Trial Defendants Used 'Big Ears,' Witness Says SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Century Cable Told to Shape Up or Be Unplugged : Cable TV: The threat from the city's Telecommunications Commission comes after a rancorous public hearing. Subscribers present a litany of complaints. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Squelch Car Stereos, Petitions Urge City WENDY PAULSON
Brown Field Development Limits Backed : Airport: Council members say the land must be saved in case it becomes the city's new airport. Officials are surprised to learn that a long-awaited study won't recommend a specific alternative to Lindbergh Field. LEONARD BERNSTEIN and ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
So Who's Next in Eastern Europe?
Permit OKd for Gourmet Market
145 Acres of Woodlands Purchased for New Park
Arrests in Thefts of Recycling Bins
3 Youths Shot in Placentia Drive-By Attack
4 Dogs Poisoned in Burbank Back Yard
Torrance Claims Bias, Has Judge Taken Off 3rd Case Against Mobil GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councils Pick Mayors, Seat Members : Government: Veterans of Westlake Village and Agoura Hills government are elected to one-year terms as mayor. GABE FUENTES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People and Events STEVE HARVEY
Wilmington Soup Kitchen Robbed Repeatedly; Vagrant Is One Suspect SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : After Close Call, Pool to Be Filled In MARCI HANOVER
Malathion Spraying Isn't Over STEPHANIE CHAVEZ and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hughes Named R.P.V. Mayor; McTaggart Upset at Snub ANN JOHNSON, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
DOVE CANYON : Victim in Ravine Undergoes Tests TED JOHNSON and CHRIS WOODYARD
LA HABRA : City Lists Choices for Federal Grants DAVID F. BURKE
Mobil Oil to Clean Up Polluted Ground Water GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Bitterly Divided Over Plan to Enclose Lynn Ranch LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Weighs $100,000 School Security System CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills Drops Plan for Granite Sidewalks
Man Who Threatened Johnny Carson Is Seized
Replacement Trauma Center Seen Possible LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Plan for Transients in Redondo Beach Shelved : Homeless: City Council members simply declined to vote on the issue. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Proposed Airport Locations Opposed WENDY PAULSON
Follow What Star? : Bus Taking Skid Row Kids to Beverly Hills Christmas Party Gets Lost BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Officials to Levy Fine for Napalm Leaks at Fallbrook Navy Station : Bombs: Navy says there is no health hazard from the Vietnam War-era weapons, which are scheduled for disposal. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Blood, Bullet Holes Found in Stolen Car
Towsley Canyon Land Bought for Park : Recreation: The purchase by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is the first step toward creating a 6,000-acre preserve near Santa Clarita. It also may hinder creation of a landfill. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death as a Good Career Move
Saddleback Valley Incorporation Supported by Study, Group Says JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chula Vista
Woman Posing as Nurse Steals Newborn Girl : Kidnaping: The baby is taken from a Covina apartment while her mother's attention was diverted. Police are seeking witnesses. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moses and the Masses Turn Out for Music Center Birthday Bash SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
We Can't Keep Hydra From Growing Heads : Terrorism: It may be a condition, not a problem, of modern times. If so, there is no 'solution.' KONRAD KELLEN, Konrad Kellen is a former senior staff member at the RAND Corp., and a specialist in German affairs
Los Angeles River
6 Stores in Sierra Madre Hit by Fire JESSE KATZ and VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
La Mesa
Kidnaped Baby Girl Reunited With Parents : Crime: Azusa woman who allegedly posed as a nurse to take infant is arrested, along with her husband. IRENE CHANG and HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jerry on a Morning Moonbeam AL MARTINEZ
Coliseum Profit More Than Doubles in Year
War Forged Lasting Friendships : Pearl Harbor: When the Japanese attacked, the patriotic went to war. But after the war, Latinos in Santa Ana and elsewhere found that a soldier's uniform still couldn't get them into a restaurant or school. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested in Threats Against Johnny Carson PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garment District Blaze Fans Safety Fears MARIA NEWMAN and JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENTERTAINMENT
'Full House' Episode to Deal With Earthquake Trauma JOAN HANAUER, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
STAGE REVIEW : Nureyev in 'King and I': It's a Puzzlement DAN SULLIVAN, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Riley Asks Study of O.C. Arts to Assess Needs : Culture: The findings could bring about a significant change in the Board of Supervisors' historical hands-off policy. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Slow Pace Helps One Savor Fullerton Exhibit : Photography: Video grabs the spotlight at "Continuum and the Moment," a celebration of the camera's 150th anniversary. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Clown Finds Laughter Spans Globe : Performing: Single clown in Soviet Acrobatic Revue speaks of comedy in philosophical terms. NANCY CHURNIN
Help Wanted DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : This Diamond Is Far From Being Polished JONATHAN GOLD
Vegas DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
L.A. Residents to Get Screen Writing Grants
Pop/rock DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Acquittal of Scorsese Is Upheld From Times staff and wire service reports
MUSIC REVIEW : Goode Plays Beethoven and Schubert DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Music DANIEL CERONE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Scarlett Finally Getting Credit From Times staff and wire service reports
POP MUSIC REVIEW : L.A.'s Mary's Danish May Be the Perfect Rock Dish for the '90s ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
TV REVIEW : You Need Patience With 'The Rope' DON SHIRLEY
SHORT TAKES : Bought by Couple for $160, Statue Sells for $10.7 Million From Times staff and wire service reports
Ailey Theater Starts Season With Tribute to Founder Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Prime Time for 'The Simpsons' From Times staff and wire service reports
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Jethro Tull: Not Enough Classics STEVE HOCHMAN
The Holocaust--A Tough Sell for the Holidays? : Movies: Films with a similar theme pose a marketing challenge. Distributors devise new campaigns and count on good reviews. PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
Wayne Newton Asks U.S. Court to Uphold $5.3-Million Award From Associated Press
Ageism Thwarts Older Writers in Hollywood : Television: A Writers Guild panel discussion airs grievances, but decisive action appears unlikely. MARY HELEN BERG
MUSIC REVIEW : Ensemble Offers a Riveting Look at Medieval Pageants KENNETH HERMAN
SHORT TAKES : Venezuela OKs Spielberg Film From Times staff and wire service reports
SHORT TAKES : Rock Singer Charged After Act From Times staff and wire service reports
REVIEW : Soviets Twirl and Leap Into San Diego : Acrobatics: Troupe provides a buffet of routines for audiences at the Old Globe Theatre. NANCY CHURNIN
VIDEO RENTAL CHARTS : 'Working Girl' No Match for 'Batman' Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Despite the Comparisons, Ulmer Does Own Thing(s) DIRK SUTRO
'Working-Class Artist' Is Modest About His Success : Art: Raul Guerrero has long been known in Southland art circles, but with a spread in Vanity Fair, he is achieving national recognition. LEAH OLLMAN
'Designing Women' Will Take On Weighty Issues PATRICIA BRENNAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Gilbert & George: Art That Speaks to the AIDS Issue : Art: The duo raised $1 million for charity at a London photo show. ART/LA89 honors them with a special award. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Ethnic Culture Panel Seeks New Director ZAN DUBIN
Pivot Foots Exhibit Likable Eccentricity : Rock: The band's members all have minds that work in unconventional ways, a characteristic that makes their self-financed album a delight. MIKE BOEHM
Siegel-Tabori Named to Development Post; Freshened-Up Ivar Still Seeking Big Donor SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : A Remarkably Frank Rendition of 'Les Liaisons' MARK CHALON SMITH
Photographers, Scholars to Focus Their Lenses on Border Issues
Schimmel Leaving as Newport Curator for Post at MOCA : Museum: His resignation at Newport Harbor follows that of its director and comes in the early stages of a major fund drive. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Park Place : Parking Produces Millions of Dollars for Sports Organizations; but for Spectators, It Often Produces Headaches, Frustration MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Queens of Basketball : Everyone Wants to Know What Makes Morningside's Girls So Good : Preps: Coach Frank Scott is beginning to feel the media pressure of having the nation's No. 1 ranked team. GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Comaneci's Marketability Depends on Deft Footwork Around Image Problem From Associated Press
Trojans Hold On to Beat Portland, 61-60 : USC: A 60-55 lead dwindles to one point, but Pilots muff chances to win. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego College Basketball : Today's Highlights
PREP NOTES : Carson Coach Calls Again for Single-Division Playoff ROB FERNAS
Davis Cup Team to Feature Chang, Leach, But Not Agassi THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Ellison Sidelined Until March From Times wire services
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lamoureux Helps Cypress Get Past Glendale
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Feverfew Tries for Comeback in Fillies Test
O'Malley to Reward Lasorda : Dodgers: Owner says he will meet with manager to talk about a contract extension. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Robinson Leads Spurs to Victory From Associated Press
Port Packs But Talk Goes On HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : England Gets World Cup Seed From Times wire services
CS Long Beach Beats Bradley, 94-84 DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Granada Hills Traces Defeat to Line Play
Pacific Shores Tournament GREG GONZALEZ
Latest Prognosis: Ellison Can't Play Until March From McClatchy News Service
Thousand Oaks Ends Inquiry
Fight on Pay-Per-View TV Only, or at a Closed-Circuit Location LARRY STEWART
Crespi Upset Over Releaguing Plan JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Been a Long Wait, but Senor Lee Is Finally a Senior From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : American Doubles Team Fades From Times wire services
Ozzie Smith Wins 10th Gold Glove From Associated Press
Santa Margarita High's Appeal of League Placement Is Denied TOM HAMILTON
Betting With Bob
Kings Get Win Over Canucks : Hockey: Nicholls' goal in overtime is the difference in 5-4 victory over Vancouver. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLU Searching for New NFL Tenant JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION : Cal Lutheran's Lee Fights Fires to Stay in Shape MITCH POLIN
Aztecs Win the Revival With USD CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Hawaiian Wins 2nd Surfing Title From Times wire services
Los Alamitos Top-Seeded at Trabuco Hills
NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Becomes Penguins' Career Goal Leader From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Stylish King 4th, Will Skip Futurity BOB MIESZERSKI
COMMENTARY : Seifert's Calm Melts as 49ers Prepare for Face-Off With Rams S. L. PRICE, MC CLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : McCorkle Gets Even in Win Over Simi Valley TIM BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Place Reed on Injured Reserve CHRIS DUFRESNE
BOYS' PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : McCorkle Scores 32 Points to Pace Capistrano Valley
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Valley Wins on Layup by DeLaittre
Grant's Knizek Falls Short in City Tennis Quarterfinal SAM FARMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Skier Eriksen Gets AT&T Award From Times wire services
Padres Lock Up Carter Trade for $9.2 Million BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montana Says He'll Be Ready to Start Against Rams Monday From Staff and Wire Reports
Cold Winds of Losing May Leave Chargers Caught in Warm Draft BOB WOLF
Patient Grant Slows Velasquez, Defeats Burroughs VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball : Tonight's Game
High School Basketball Roundup
McKeon Opens Talks With Reliever Lefferts BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' PREP BASKETBALL : No. 1 Brea-Olinda Starts Slowly, Then Roars Past No. 2 El Toro DONNA CARTER
Vann McElroy Back; Status Still in Doubt MARK HEISLER
THE SIDELINES : Rockets Waive Lewis Lloyd From Times wire services
NFL Admits Oilers Got Extra Timeout From Associated Press
Duran Title Not on Line, WBC Chief Decides From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Canyon Abandons Quest to Overturn Loss in Semifinals : Football: Welch faces disciplinary action for destroying property in wake of defeat. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Curry Clashed With Michigan's Style, but Freestyle at Irvine Is His Speed BARBIE LUDOVISE
SAN DIEGO COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Grossmont Coach's Award Gives Season Perfect End JIM LINDGREN
Dominguez Hills Beats Azusa Pacific to Snap 5-Game Losing Streak, 77-70 PAUL McLEOD
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Agoura Upsets Camarillo in Overtime, 71-64
Mets Trade Myers to Cincinnati for Franco : Winter meetings: Deal involves a swap of left-handed relief pitchers; Indians to sign Hernandez. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball First: USD Women Beat SDSU JIM LINDGREN
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : It's Two for the 2-A Show: Lincoln vs. El Camino for Title : Lincoln: Their angry young men, with help from a speedy newcomer, gained a measure of revenge and a berth in the championship game. JOHN GEIS
STATWATCH : Washington Just Misses Granada Hills Record
'No Mas' Talking--It's Time to Fight : If Looks Mean Anything, Then Duran Is a Shoo-In Jim Murray
Agassi Is Left Off U.S. Davis Cup Squad : Tennis: Chang, Krickstein to play singles, and Leach and Pugh will play doubles for match against Mexico. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : Free-Spending Frenzy Continues: Hrbek Gets $14 Million for 5 Years ROSS NEWHAN
Three Golfers Share Lead in S. Africa From Associated Press
Pacific Shores Tournament
IRS a Sure Winner in Duran Bout : Taxes: $1.8 million of boxer's winnings in match against Sugar Ray Leonard will repay refund error. From United Press International
Muscular Dystrophy Victim Gets Wish, Meets 49ers Before Dying From Associated Press
Howie Long Is Tackling New Challenges : Raiders: Defensive lineman, healthy at last and back in the spotlight, takes some shots at his critics. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royals Sign Oakland Pitcher Storm Davis From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Syracuse Holds Off Duke's Charge, 78-76 From Associated Press
After Setbacks, Drossin Back in Top Form MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOTOR RACING : Off-Road's Second Generation Reaps Honors at Season's Finish SHAV GLICK
Pacific Shores Tournament : Morningside Steadies, Overcomes Tenacious St. Bernard by 71-61 ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter Signs With Padres and Becomes Highest-Paid Nonpitcher in Baseball BOB NIGHTENGALE
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : It's Two for the 2-A Show: Lincoln vs. El Camino for Title : El Camino: The team's star backs are short on stature, but they make the 12-1 Wildcats long on offense. DAVE McKIBBEN
' No Mas ' Talking--It's Time to Fight : Boxing: Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran get down to business in Las Vegas tonight. Predictions of the outcome vary. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Olympic Committee Wary of 1991 Pan Am Games in Cuba From Associated Press
It Was an Era in Which Honesty Wasn't Always the Best Policy GARR KLUENDER
LOS ALAMITOS : California Breeders Stakes and Championships Top Race Bill
BYU's Elewonibi Is Named Winner of Outland Trophy From Associated Press
It's a Natural: Similar Serra and Lompoc Collide for Crown ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Houston Baptist Quits as Host From Times wire services
FOOD
Make-Ahead Appetizers Are Host's First Course in Easy Entertainment : Christmas: Company's coming. Instead of over-working in the kitchen, take a break and simply serve hors d'oeuvres that can be prepared in advance.
White Truffles Italy's Extravagant Jewel : Taste: Italian truffles, among the rarest edible tubers, can range in price from $700 to $7,000 a pound. ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Foods Can Be Healthful and Still Please Visually TONI TIPTON
Restaurateur's 'Fire & Spice' Fills Cookbook Gap BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safe Cookware for the Microwave JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yuletime Cookies Evoke Memories of Holidays Past
Diets--Doctors Prescribe Caution : Nutrition: Food experts are advising Americans to kick the diet habit and concentrate instead on their overall health. TONI TIPTON
When You're Unsure What to Give DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Thank St. Nick With Some Doughnuts This Year
Nuts Enliven Unusual Cranberry Sauce DIANA SHAW, Shaw is free-lance writer in Los Angeles.
Going Beyond Recipes, Book Journeys Through Italian Mind and Heart : The Renaissance of Italian Cooking by Lorenza de' Medici (Fawcett Columbine: $30, 192 pp., illustrated) ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Chicken Salad With Apples and Walnuts ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaping Yeast Dough Is an Essential Step for That Perfect Loaf of Bread JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lower-Calorie Sausages in Less Time JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery. and
Shrimp Farm Growth 'Dazzles' DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zucchini Cake Features Favorite Ingredients in Tasty Combination ANNE POLLSTIN, Los Angeles
SRI LANKA - From Christmas cake to spicy curries, the island's food has found a home in Los Angeles. BARBARA HANSEN, BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Old-Fashioned Fudge Is a Pure and Simple Treat MARILYN MYERLY, Myerly is the author of "Wild About Fudge."
Christmas Gifts That Provide Safety and Convenience for the Holiday MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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