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What happened on December 11, 1989
SPORTS
Prep All-League Teams
Two Nadadores Qualify for Swim Nationals
Despite Politics, Sun City Retains Allure : Golf: Apartheid boycott takes a back seat when a mediocre performance can earn more than $100,000. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Marathon Man Runs Down Record : Runner: Doug Kurtis set a world record, finishing his 12th marathon of year under 2 hours, 20 minutes. JOHN GEIS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Oregon State Turns to Payton in Overtime, 96-90 From Associated Press
16-Team Tournament of Champions Usually Lives Up to Billing TOM HAMILTON
Royals Get Davis for $13 Million From Associated Press
Sikma Leads Bucks Past Trail Blazers Associated Press
Judge Will Unleash 'Kid Power' on Yount to Combat Angel Offer GARR KLUENDER
Worth Avenue Shows She's Worthy in Easy Stakes Win Associated Press
Final-Quarter Failure Haunts Lakers in Loss : Basketball: L. A. is outscored, 23-4, in last 6:28 as it loses to expansion Orlando Magic, 108-103, the club's latest tale of game-ending woes. SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen's Return Is in Nick of Time : Raiders: Running back, playing first game since Oct. 19, gives club 16-14 victory over Phoenix Cardinals. From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Padres Won't Change Gwynn's 3-Year Pact BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Allen Plays, Future Can Wait : Raiders: Will he remain a Raider? Will the Raiders remain? Former USC star doesn't fret over unknown factors. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offense Sustains Kings in 8-4 Win Over Quebec STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Is Back in Airborne Form : Raiders: Playing for the first time since Oct. 19, he keeps team in playoff contention in 16-14 victory. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Peter Senior Scores Second Consecutive Victory From Associated Press
Betting With Bob
Long Shots: Making a Lot Out of a Little NORMAN DASH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shanahan Offered Job at Kentucky, Newspaper Reports From Associated Press
Desormeaux Debut Lacks Tinsel : Jockey: Holder of record for victories in a year comes west to Hollywood Park for a day, but doesn't add to his total of 564. BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Essensa's Mastery Continues From Associated Press
Chargers Play for Next Year : Chargers: After defeat by Redskins, Tolliver's performance virtually ends McMahon's future as a starting quarterback with the team. BRIAN HEWITT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders' Trash Win, QB or No, Keeps 'Em in Wild-Card Chase MELVIN DURSLAG
Vikings Beat Falcons, Lead Division by Game From Associated Press
Krieg Rallies Seahawks Past Bengals : Seattle: Quarterback leads game-winning drive in 24-17 victory; Largent gets record. From Associated Press
Dolphins Defeat Patriots to Move Closer to Playoffs From Associated Press
Sockers Push, Shove to Overcome Crunch DON PATTERSON
They're Pulling Out All Stops : Seifert Huddles in Fear MIKE PENNER
Largent Hailed as Receiver and Giver JOHN CLAYTON, MC CLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Estrada to Defend WBA Title Against San Diego's Salud ALLAN MALAMUD
Coach Wyche's Ban on Press May Cost Bengals From Associated Press
Titans' Murphy Finalist for UNLV Coaching Job ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
METRO CONFERENCE / PREVIEW : Sweetwater Picked to Win Title Again JIM LINDGREN
Niatross Beats Mack Lobell as Harness Horse of Decade From Associated Press
Billy Martin Has Close Call With a Bullet From United Press International
Late Entrant Wins a Run for Money : Marathon: Ernesto Beatriz Martinez of Mexico City, traveled a long road to the finish line Sunday, but his victory and prize money will go along way toward helping his family and friends. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
A Personal Mouse Vs. Mouse Matchup Within 49er-Ram Game MIKE DOWNEY
Pain Is Put Aside for Night : Rams: Forget being hurt. Tonight's game against 49ers means too much for players to be on the sidelines. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Women Ring Up Record Rout of SDSU, 109-45
Switzer Admits Giving Gifts to Holieway
THE SIDELINES : Navy Fires Head Football Coach From Times Wire Services
Spotlight : A Glance At This Week In The Nfl
Moon Over Tampa, 20-17 : Houston: Quarterback passes for two first-half touchdowns, then Oilers hang on. From Associated Press
Packers' Magic Disappears : Kansas City: Chiefs limit Majkowski to 123 yards passing in 21-3 victory. From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Evert Wins on 'Farewell Tour' From Times Wire Services
Giants Do Snow Job on Broncos, 14-7 : Denver: New York battles through elements to make 14-0 halftime lead stand against Elway. From Associated Press
Redskins' Artful Dodger Does It Again KEN DENLINGER, WASHINGTON POST
THE SIDELINES : 13 Test Negative for Drugs From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Indianapolis Race Executive Dies From Times Wire Services
Chargers Let Another One Get Away : San Diego: Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs gets 100th NFL victory in 26-21 comeback win. BRIAN HEWITT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Browns Miss Chances, and Colts Win : Indianapolis: Interception returns and Bahr's errant field-goal tries defeat Cleveland in overtime. From Associated Press
Gathers Shows No Ill Effects
Lions Do the Roaring; Ditka Is Silent : Detroit: Bears' coach is subdued after Barry Sanders leads 27-17 victory over Chicago. From Associated Press
Housman Goes to Heart of the Matter With Senior Tennis Title DAVE McKIBBEN
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Frankly Perfect Wins $500,000 Turf Cup BILL CHRISTINE
Pacers Finally Make Their Move JAN HUBBARD, NEWSDAY
PREP REVIEW : Glow of Victory Dims Holland's Thoughts of Retiring as Coach BARBIE LUDOVISE
Eagles Gun Down Cowboys : Philadelphia: Maybe no bounties, but there are plenty of penalties on both sides. From Associated Press
Steelers Take Stance, Lloyd Does His Dance--Jets Have No Chance : Pittsburgh: Linebacker has big day in 13-0 win, the team's first shutout in more than four years. From Associated Press
Fortitude Pays Off for Fourcade : New Orleans: Journeyman quarterback leads Saints to 22-19 victory. From Associated Press
Oregon Ignores NBA; Basketball in Betting Game From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Buchwald Going to Court Over 'Coming to America' : Lawsuit: The humorist and Paramount Pictures have failed to settle over his contention that the studio stole his original story. The high-profile suit comes to trial Thursday. DENNIS McDOUGAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Girl Tells of LL Cool J Crew Rape From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Delta Burke Confronts the Fat Issue Head-On DIANE HAITHMAN
TV Reviews : New 'Dinner at Eight' a Stylish Delight on TNT KEVIN THOMAS
TV Reviews : Loretta Young Graces NBC's 'Lady in a Corner' LYNNE HEFFLEY
Oprah Winfrey Is Big Winner at NAACP Image Awards : Awards: Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. receives the Hall of Fame Award. SHAWN POGATCHNIK
Gala Anniversary in Atlanta for 'Gone With the Wind' CAROL WOODFORD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TV & Video Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance Review : Biesanz Connects in Barnsdall Performance LEWIS SEGAL
SHORT TAKES : 'People's Opera' Curtain to Rise From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Stage Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Review : Ashkenazy Conducts Philharmonic at Music Center JOHN HENKEN
Stage Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop /Rock Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
By The Numbers : Top Pop Compact Discs Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Helms, NEA Hone Strategies for Future Battles ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dance Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Ian Hunter Is Back and Ready for the Big Time : Rock 'n' Roll: The Mott the Hoople veteran and his longtime sidekick, Mick Ronson, begin a Southland tour tonight in San Diego. RICHARD CROMELIN
Non-Traditional Bandy Abandons Barroom Tunes JIM WASHBURN
DANCE REVIEW : Independent Choreographers Blend Creatively EILEEN SONDAK
Eastwood Puts on Benefit for Quake Victims From Times Wire Services
DANCE REVIEW : Hubbard's New Direction May Serve It Well : Dance: The Chicago troupe showed off its highly polished technique and versatility. The ensemble delivered the goods with a strong focus on substance. EILEEN SONDAK
JAZZ REVIEW : Schulman's Four Winds Provides Inspirational Sax at Linda's LEONARD FEATHER
MOVIE REVIEW : Writer-Director Stashes a Dark but Comic Debut in 'Storm' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Murphy Brown': By and For News Junkies : Television: The comedy series reflects the world of TV news pretty closely. In fact, the show's most absurd premises are lifted from actual events. HOWARD ROSENBERG
MUSIC REVIEW : OCC Chorale Mixes the Serious and the Seasonal SUSAN BLISS
More Beast, Less Beauty for CBS' 'Beauty & Beast' JAMES ENDRST, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Grateful Dead Offer Wistful, Early Tunes at Forum STEVE HOCHMAN
OPERA REVIEW : Strauss' 'Frau' at Met Begins Texaco's 50th Year MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Luminous Visions of Andre Szirtes at LACE KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Simple Rites for TV's Aunt Bee From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Cocoanut Grove Jazz Night: Not Just Nostalgia : Jazz: The Japanese-backed concert featuring Lee Ritenour was taped for the international market in jazz laserdiscs. DON HECKMAN
MEDIA : USIU Aims to Sell KUSI, but It's Easier Said Than Done KEVIN BRASS
SHORT TAKES : 'War of the Roses' Knocks Out 'She-Devil' at the Box Office From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
TV & Video Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART : 'Art of Hungary' Offers a Few Fresh Visions Cathy Curtis
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Ex-Temptations Can Still Move the Emotions MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen Gets Golden Apple, Barr the Sour Apple From Times Wire Services
TV & Video Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Big 3 Networks Tackle Social Ills in Support of 'End Hunger' Project DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Night Moves Will Scale Back on Live Rock Acts, Start Using DJs MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Country Christmas' Benefit at Universal PAUL GREIN
NEWS
Deals Won Jail Informant Freedom to Attack Again TED ROHRLICH, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
The Saxons of Wabash: Together Once Again Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets May Join U.S. Defense of Zionism ART PINE and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Catholic AIDS Policy Protested in N.Y.; 111 Held From Times Wire Services
Police in Beijing Reportedly Seize 6 Student Protesters From United Press International
WORLD : Baltic Radicals Winning Posts From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Busey Pleases Helmet Group From Times Wire Services
Green Meadows Center Greets Santa's Helpers BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Managua Asks U.N. Help to Disband Rebels From Associated Press
Civic Forum's Next Test: to Hold Together : News ANALYSIS TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : 2,000 March for Rights in El Salvador From Times staff and wire reports
Peary Reached Pole After All, Study Says From Associated Press
Free Election Promised in Bulgaria : East Europe: Party leader announces end to Communists' automatic right to rule. From Times Wire Services
NATION : Delta 2 Puts 'Navstar' Into Orbit From Times Wire Services
NATION : 500,000 Children Termed Adrift From Times Wire Services
Jubilant Chileans Hail Expected Victory JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Lets Stand Plan for Minority Job Set-Asides From Times Wire Services
Gorbachev, Under Fire, Offers to Quit : East Bloc: At heated weekend meeting, he uses ploy to get backing he sought. From Times Wire Services
NATION : Czechs Cutting Border Fence From Times Wire Services
Athletes Need Fluids Dr. Neil Solomon
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Bellows Going to MediaNews From Times Wire Services
S. Africa Blacks Ask Whites' Aid in Reform Bid SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desert Winds Hit County : Power Cut to Homes, Businesses CHRIS WOODYARD and TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Women And Law
Gorbachev Lays Strife to Tardiness of Reforms MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Defends U.S. Warming Toward China NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arias Calls on Salvadoran Foes to Declare Holiday Truce, Hold Talks : Central America: Costa Rica's president submits his peace proposal at a summit of the region's leaders. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
50,000 Cheering Bulgarians Demand That Officials Resign From Reuters
WORLD : 16 Killed in S. Africa Province From Times Wire Services
East Bloc, China Take Different Paths : Communism: Movements for democratic change succeeded in Eastern Europe but not in Beijing. Scholars tell why. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : U.S. Trial for Ex-Bolivia Official From Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : 1st Liver Transplant Infant Has Surgery From Times staff and wire reports
SOUTHLAND : Duffy Quits S.D. Sheriff's Race From Times Wire Services
Katz Wants to Use Gas Tax for Seismic Repair : Legislation: The assemblyman plans to propose spending up to $1 billion to quake-proof local structures. Some opposition is expected. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mother Teresa Released From Hospital, Reported Doing Well From Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Malfunction Delays Delta 2 Rocket Flight From Times staff and wire reports
Bush Defends China Talks : Democrats Hit Move as Kowtowing From Associated Press
Wartime Allies Meet Today on Berlin for 1st Time in 18 Years From a Times Staff Writer
Moscow Police Break Up Rally and Arrest 20 MASHA HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Connery 'Sexiest Man' for 1989 From Times Wire Services
Prague Cheers a New Regime : East Bloc: A Czechoslovak coalition government is sworn in. It is controlled by non-Communists. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Iowa Captain Questions Pinning Blast Blame on Gunner's Mate From Times Wire Services
California IN BRIEF : ONTARIO : Engine Explodes; Plane Lands Safely From Times staff and wire reports
In Informants' Deals, Much Is Left Unsaid : Justice: Candor is uncommon in the use and rewarding of snitches. But the players know what to expect. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
170 Residents Routed by Toxic Smoke Fire
WORLD : Envoys of 4 WWII Allied Powers Discuss Future of Divided Berlin From Times Wire Services
Archbishop Assails U.S. on Murder Probe TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Feminism Lives, Despite Timely Reports of Demise, in Short-Story Collection CAROLYN SEE
California IN BRIEF : LOS ANGELES : Drug Agent Death Figure Rearrested
LOCAL : Fumes Cited in Van Nuy's Death From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Protestant Leaders Criticize Tone of Abortion Debate From United Press International
Early birds catch bus to shop Chicago. LARRY GREEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crackdown Leaves China Isolated on World Scene JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine, Laguna Soon to Tackle Canyon Plan ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : WATSONVILLE : Quake Victims Get Temporary Housing From Times staff and wire reports
Dalai Lama Gets Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo From Associated Press
Winds Rake Southland but Mostly Spare Los Angeles CAROL MC GRAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decline in Support, Havens Cuts Palestinian Terrorism KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limited Service Makes Sense for Del Mar Depot : Trains: There is a feeling that the station is being unmercifully ripped out of the framework of the community that has been a successful rail destination for almost 100 years. But City officials, merchants and residents believe limited service is possible and would benefit not only Del Mar, but all of Southern California. PAUL FRANKEL, Paul Frankel is the owner of Kirby's Cafe in Del Mar and a member of the Del Mar Mayor's Amtrak Task Force. and
Actress Falls Off Stage, in Coma Associated Press
Church Pledges 'Living Tree' Funds to Fight Child Abuse CATHERINE M. SPEARNAK
LOCAL : Teen Found Slain in Pacoima From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SOUTHLAND : Man Given Sentence for Payola From Times Wire Services
Manila Mourns, Pauses to Reflect : Philippines: 'Many of us came close to Judgment Day,' a cleric reminds parishioners in posh Makati district. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Sinatras Spark Activity in Musicians' Strike : Labor: Father and son entertainers take unorthodox and sometimes contradictory steps to help end Las Vegas walkout. The hotels and union members trade views after two months of acrimonious silence. BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Year-Round School Issue at Crucial Point SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 'Customer' Poll Shapes a Church : A minister discovered why people don't attend. He founded one of the nation's most successful congregations. RUSSELL CHANDLER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
California IN BRIEF : ORANGE : Kidnap Try Ends at Police Station From Times staff and wire reports
Ice Topples 2 TV Station Towers in N.C. From Times Wire Services
House Panel Accuses Koop of Ignoring Medical Evidence on Safety of Abortion : Health: Former surgeon general calls charge 'ridiculous.' Six Republicans dissent from report's findings. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quebec Mourns 14 Victims of Mass Slaying From Associated Press
Is Silence Golden When Encountering a Celebrity? JACK SMITH
Human-Powered Copter Lifts Off--Briefly SHANNON FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Balancing of the Bar : Women in Law Find Profession Is Still Tilted in Favor of Men BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jew Who Saw Hitler Greets New Crusade in Homeland : East Germany: Corona del Mar man, a survivor of the Nazis, returns home to find a new country in the making. BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Wetlands Project Backing Withdrawn MICHELLE NICOLOSI
Marching Orders on AIDS
The House
Caltrans Works to Reopen Part of Freeway Link DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Child Violence Injures 1 in 130 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES POLITICAL REFORM : Civics Class Now in Session in E. Germany MARILYN J. HARRAN, Marilyn J. Harran is associate professor of religion and history and director of the Freshman Seminar Program at Chapman College in Orange.
Science / Medicine : Value of Pap Tests Underscored From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COUNTYWIDE : Anti-Gang Agency Would Cover 3 Cities JAMES TORTOLANO
Aim Our Guardian Eye at Young, Vulnerable : Police: Let police monitor released convicts, freeing the Probation staff to work with troubled kids before it's too late. DARYL F. GATES, Daryl F. Gates is chief of police for the City of Los Angeles. and
There's a Mr. Fixit in the House
LA HABRA : District Seeks Funds to Teach Language
LA HABRA : Police Team Up to Catch Drunk Drivers TOM McQUEENEY
California, Here They Still Come
Flexibility for Conventional Cuts : Europe: East and West are recognizing the importance of keeping military issues from interfering with political change, or new security arrangements. ROBERT E. HUNTER, Robert E. Hunter is vice president for regional programs and director of European studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
Man Says He Wants to Die, Then Drowns
Challenges to Proposition 13
Science / Medicine : American Diet: Tough Habit to Break WARREN J. BELASO, Belasco is a writer for American Health magazine.
4 Held in Kidnap That Ended in Shooting : Crime: Suspect wounded by officer after being driven to police parking lot by one of the alleged victims. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : Woman Dies in Apartment Fire
Science / Medicine : Blood Defect Link to Parkinson's From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prop. 103 Rules Shed Little Light on Rates : Insurance: In general, drivers near the center city will see rates drop and those far away will see increases. But for many the outcome is unclear. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Find Mother Who Left Children
Black Leaders Plan First-Ever Kwanzaa in County to Celebrate Unity, Heritage LISA MASCARO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 3 Hurt in Drive-By Shooting; 6 Arrested
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Puts History on Paper, Again WENDY PAULSON
Apartments Give Disabled a Special Place to Call Home SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Challenges to Proposition 13
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES STATE POLITICS : Seymour and Bergeson Split on One Hot Issue ROBERT NELSON, Robert Nelson is chairman of Nelson/Ralston/Robb Communications in Costa Mesa. He is a former political consultant to both Seymour and Bergeson
Man Waiting in Car Is Shot to Death
Challenges to Proposition 13 GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fuel Spill Forces Evacuation of Lancaster Service Station
COSTA MESA : 2,500 Flock to Touring Bird Bazaar JANICE L. JONES
SANTA ANA : Man Suffers Fatal Cut in Bar Fight
Science / Medicine : Cocaine Slows Blood Flow to Heart From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Been a Dismal Decade for the Disabled : Rights: The '80s began with a special salute to the physically handicapped. Almost 10 years later, they are prime targets of government budget cutbacks. BILL BOLTE, Bill Bolte is a Los Angeles writer and an activist for the civil rights of the disabled. and
It's No Longer Human Life, at a Point; It's Metabolism : Ethics: A diverse group of theologians argues that there must come a point when government may not require that a patient be kept alive. The School of Theology at Claremont, the Center for Process Studies in Claremont and the Center for Christian Bioethics at Loma Linda University recently sponsored a conference on "The Right to Choose Death." This statement is a result of the gathering. and
Science / Medicine : COMMENTARY : 'Miracles' May Leave More Victims Than Heroes B.D. COLEN, NEWSDAY and B.D. Colen is the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior correspondent for science and medicine at Newsday.
Sidewalk Handouts for the Homeless Hurt Downtown Businesses, Shop Owners Say KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jail May Have More Critics Than Inmates - Design: The man who runs the El Cajon facility says it's the worst he knows, and county Supervisor George Bailey wants a full review of the building that prisoners can literally kick their way out of. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Man Stabbed, Robbed Behind Market
It's Our Monster Threatening Democracy : Philippines: American fighters helped saved President Aquino, but U.S. policies have also undermined the civilian- military relationship. PETER TARR, Peter Tarr, a New York journalist, has covered the Philippines for seven years.
'Look, but Don't Take or Touch' Is the Message : The environment: A group of students concerned about the tide pools use this opportunity to pass out leaflets about sea life and tell visitors to be careful. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From the Ashes : Porter Ranch Residents Say Last Year's Blaze Led to a Sense of Community MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dead, 1 Missing After Boat Breaks Up AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Someone Else Gets What You Pay for : Auto Insurance: Coverage is mandatory; the assigned-risk plan is supposed to pay its own way. Enforcement of both laws would bring down premiums. ALAN R. WOLEN, Alan R. Wolen is an attorney with the law firm of Barger & Wolen, representing insurers in rate hearings. and
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized in Pacoima Bar Fight
Fatal Case of Malaria Mistaken for Touch of Flu PATRICIA KLEIN-LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Is Vitamin A Cream a New Wrinkle in Skin Care, or Just Soft Soap? PAUL RECER, Recer is an Associated Press science writer
Setting a Clean Example for the County : Environment: While the Sanitation District continues to defy the law, the City of Los Angeles has stopped polluting Santa Monica Bay and found ways to reuse its sludge. TOM HAYDEN, Tom Hayden (D-Santa Monica) is a member of the California Assembly. and
LA HABRA : Church Land Sought for Homeless Shelter LISA MASCARO
Learning to Not Be Late Sebastian Rotella
Camarena Case Figure Held on New Charges HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 New Cities Gird for Next Battle Over Golden Coast : Lawsuit: Laguna Niguel says incorporation bolsters its effort to win beach communities awarded to Dana Point. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Council to Consider Leaf Blower Rules LEN HALL
Bowling Joints Want You to Strike the Word Alley From Your Vocabulary ANTHONY PERRY
AIDS Group Sings Opposition to Catholic Church Condom Policy MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA PALMA : Property Auction Set for Saturday
Science / Medicine : Outsider's Earthquake 'Discovery' May Rattle the Experts LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
TUSTIN : Mediator May Meet Teachers, Officials SHANNON SANDS
Battle Over Developing Wetlands Is Nearing End : Environment: A developer who shares appreciation for ecology offers a solution to protracted struggle. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The IRS' Case of Missing Children
DNA Process Facing Test in Rape Case ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airborne CHP Uses Pacing Method to Catch Speeders ERIC BAILEY
Lottery Results
NAACP Unit Faces Strife in Wake of Resignation : Civil rights: Critics of official are glad he has left his post. It's called a time for mending fences. RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Researchers Say Steroids May Be Highly Addictive From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BUSINESS
Gibraltar Expected to Name Boyle as Its Chief Executive JAMES BATES
P. M. BRIEFING : British Water Sale Swamped From Times Wire Services
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the week of Dec. 4. From United Press International
New Japanese Stock Scandal Probe Starts From Reuters
P. M. BRIEFING : GATT Sees Slow Economic Growth From Times Wire Services
WestAir to Expand East in Acquisition of Feeder Air Routes
NSC Turns a Profit Associated Press
Newspapers to See Sluggish Sales Growth from Associated Press
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the week of Dec. 4. From United Press International
Limit on Bank Investments Not Expected to Fall : Law: A proposal to repeal Glass-Steagall gets a mixed reaction. Few banks in California are moving to take advantage of broader powers. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. M. BRIEFING : Mixed Work Outlook for Grads From Times Wire Services
P. M. BRIEFING : BellSouth to Drop Agreement to Merge With LIN Broadcasting From Times Wire Services
Columbia S&L Chief Spiegel Out at Year End From Associated Press
'Blood Bath' in Bank Stocks May Get Worse : Wall Street: Investors are worried about bad debts accumulated by banks and thrifts in the real estate market. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catalogue Engenders Flak
Boeing Tech Union Eyes Wage Offer from Associated Press
A Primer on Earthquake Insurance
Science / Medicine : Saving the Jungle : Scientists are rushing to uncover the biological treasure trove the of the Amazon basin, before it disappears. : Environment: Research on exotic amphibians documents and quantifies the biological wealth of the Amazon basin. JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tree Farming LINDA WILLIAMS
AT&T Plans to Trim Another 8,500 Jobs From Force in 1990 From Associated Press
P. M. BRIEFING : Taiwan Group to Acquire Wyse From Times Wire Services
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the week of Dec. 4. From United Press International
South Korea Plans Major Push Into High-Tech Fields : Technology: The country plans to spend $39.5 billion to lay groundwork for an attempt to catch up with the leaders. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. M. BRIEFING : Hitachi Plans Plant in Georgia From Times Wire Services
A Cut Above the Rest : Tree Farms: Some serious growers and hobbyists are keeping the industry going in California to meet the demand of consumers who like to choose and cut their own tree for Christmas. LINDA WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bridging the Business Communication Gap With the Japanese : Protocol: U.S. executives who do business with the Japanese are discovering that using an interpreter is not enough. They're turning to "cross-cultural" consultants. GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JIM CHARTER : Jingle Bells at Cash Register : For Brea Mall Manager, 'Tis the Make-or-Break Season Mary Ann Galante, Times Staff Writer
The Lucky and Luckless : Insurance: Quake victims who had coverage are rebuilding. 'Now everyone wants it.' BRUCE KEPPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD
From the archives: Prague Cheers a New Regime By David Lauter, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
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