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What happened on December 14, 1989
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Saturday Is Never Day Off for Korean Culture Students LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hope Fading for Traveler Missing a Year : Crime: Steve Juggert of Orange vanished months ago during a European hitchhiking journey. He may have been the victim of robbers. JIM CARLTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Pool Hall Open 24 Hours
PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS 1989 : 4 Senior Backs Run Away With Honors on Southeast Team DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS 1989 : Potent Muir Places Four on First Squad, Two on Second MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : Bulgarian Communists Renounce the Dominant Role of Their Party : East Bloc: Central Committee also ousts disgraced leader Todor Zhivkov and his son. From Times Wire Services
IRS Forms List Medicare Surtax From a Times Staff Writer
Fur Coats
All-Stars Characterized by Versatility : Football: If the all-county team could take the field, the multiple talents of the players would offer flexibility. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oldenburg Is Convicted of 1 Fraud Count From United Press International
Mary Brooks; Daughter of Will Rogers MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lingering Murder Mystery Turns Town Holiday Gray From Associated Press
PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS 1989 : Three Powerhouses Place Four Players Each on Squad. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manure Project Called Dairyman's Godsend : Environment: Plan to convert cows' waste to a salable soil additive proposed. It could solve a threat to the safety of the Inland Empire water supply. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What It Takes to Succeed as a Composer : Music: Without self-promotion and business savvy, "talent" doesn't mean success for music composers. From Times Wire Services
Businessman Tells Squeeze by Montoya RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Menu for Special Holiday BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER and Hansen, a Times food writer, is author of "Mexican Cookery," published by HP Books. and
Officials Halting Cold-Weather Motel Vouchers : Homeless: New system ends squabbling between cities and county. Resources are being pooled together. Needy will be centrally housed where services are more accessible. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quest to Reform Mexico Moves Across Border MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Volunteer Aides Needed
Central U.S. in Deep Freeze; Travel Hazardous Along East Coast From United Press International
Shevardnadze to See NATO Headquarters at His Own Request From Reuters
Signs to Be Replaced
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Flu Vaccine Sent to Fight Epidemic
Gift Becomes Smithereens Reuters
WORLD IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : 1,000 Reportedly Killed Each Month
WORLD : Heated Israeli Defense Debate From Times wire services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Crime Initiative Qualifies for Ballot From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumers Warned on Food Supplement Associated Press
Renegade Group Vows to Fight for Its Survival : Hollywood: Citizens committee seeks new trial to remain official adviser on redevelopment after a judge backs Los Angeles' decision to dissolve the group. DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Awards Program
Rancho's Entire Course Reopened
Bellflower : New President Lists Her Top Priorities for School Board
Legislator Drops Plan to Help Lame Ducks IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : Survey Shows Drop in Interest in News Accounts on East Bloc THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India Official's Daughter Freed in Deal on Prisoners From Associated Press
Assemblyman Hill Drops Plan to Help Lame Duck Councilmen IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club Supporters Vow to Pursue Vote on Gambling : West Hollywood: Group considers petition drive after council rejects referendum on legalized card games. CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Bush to Attend Drug Talks Despite Perils
SOUTHLAND : Jurors in McMartin Case Give Judge 24 More Sealed Verdicts From Times wire services
Irvine Rejects Laguna Laurel Relocation Plan TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Signs Indicate North May Have to Testify From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pasadena : Hotel's Fees in Dispute
Huntington Park : City Clerk Seeks Workers for April Council Election
Man Arrested in Church Burglaries
NATION : '94 Release of La. Convict Urged From Times wire services
Students Regret but Won't Retract Anti-Israel Article JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poll Shows 60% Back On-the-Job Drug Tests From Associated Press
County to Renew Hunt for Landfill Options JOANNA MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Region : Ruling on Conflicts Delayed
RELIGION : Muslim Group Vows to Kill Pope From Times wire services
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Energy Dept. to Lift Plutonium Secrecy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SWITZERLAND : 74 Stand Trial Over Claims on Nazi Ties From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Won't Seek to Try Nofziger Again in Lobbying Case, Prosecutor Says From Associated Press
Marcella Cisney; Television and Theater Director
Soviet Scientists to Visit 2 Key 'Star Wars' Labs : Arms control: A U.S. official says the tour is the first step towards opening a 'wide window into each other's research activities.' ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Lady Di Beams as Sons Sing From Times wire services
L.B. Puts on 'Beach Bash' for Convention Planners DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Demolition Fees Considered
Holiday Sobriety Checkpoint Nets 7
LOCAL : Train Cuts Off Transient's Foot From Times staff and wire service reports
NATION IN BRIEF : SOUTH CAROLINA : Hurricane Damage Reaches $5.9 Billion From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BBC to Train Poles in Western Ways Associated Press
Honest Cabbie Returns $6,300 Left in His Taxi Associated Press
First Lady Joins Party for Needy Associated Press
Bills to Aid Waterfowl, Everglades Signed From Associated Press
San Gabriel : Law Firm for City Selected
Beverly Hills Council to Vote on Graffiti Law
Rules for Holiday Displays Proposed
Santa Monica : City-Sponsored Care Center
Lawmakers Back Limits on Aquino's Powers From Associated Press
Pomona : City to Review Tax Cut OK
Panel Opens a Loophole for Political Junk Mail PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Ground Breaking Planned
Rep. Bryant to Seek Reelection to Congress United Press International
Ventura Schools to Get High-Tech Diesel Buses KEN McALPINE
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Tank Leaks Studied to Determine Threat From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mandela, S. Africa President Hold Surprise Talks SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Historic Rancho Gets Grant to Help Build Visitor Center
Awards Program
And 'After the Wall,' What of Socialism?
Sofia Delays Reforms, Sparks Street Protest From Associated Press
Czechs Prod Soviets to Exit : Presence of Troops Held Illegal From Associated Press
Home Away From Home : A Baseball Bar BETH ANN KRIER
Culver City : City Hall Features Protected
2 Offers to Buy Land on Plaza Turned Down by Compton MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Colorado QB's Life May Be Film From Times wire services
Westwood : UCLA Study Needs Women
'Baby Boomers' Next Step' Elicits Mixed Responses
Trail Adds Beach Access in Santa Monica Mountains
Long Beach : Council Calls for Ballot Measure on Police Surtax
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Man Is Sentenced in Shooting Attack From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Fossils Bull's-Eye Near D.C. From Times wire services
Home Away From Home : An Early Midnight DAVID LARSEN
Ocean Water Vapor Found to Boost Global Warming MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
E. Germans to Abolish Secret Police : Hated 'Stasi' Dismantled in Concession to Reformers From Associated Press
With Venice Protesters, It's Anything But a Silent Night : Development: After the eggnog and cookies, activists take to the streets with caroling. But instead of chestnuts and Santa, they're singing out against Venice commercialization. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Water Use Curbed in S. Florida From Times wire services
Oxnard Council Charged With Racism in Ouster of City Manager CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheney Seeks Full Production of B-2 : Military: The secretary rejects a plan to stretch out the Stealth schedule. The decision could be a boon to the Southern California defense industry. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debt Swapping Furthers Conservation Cause in Forests of Ecuador, Costa Rica and Bolivia JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Mission Viejo Power Restored From Times staff and wire service reports
Q&A : Parties the Tiffany Way BETTY GOODWIN
Pasadena : Aid for Planned Parenthood
Glendora : Hillside Building Ban Sought
Pasadena : Disabled to See Parade Free
Santa Monica : Low-Income Housing Plan
Navy Warns Off Greenpeace Before Second Successful Trident Launch From Associated Press
Santa Monica : Building Moratorium OKd
Some Tips on Buying Gifts by Mail Order JEFFREY S. KLEIN
NATION : Nurse Guilty of Killing 4 Patients From Times wire services
NATION : Brady Undergoes Hip Surgery From Times wire services
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Battle Renewed Over Cleaning Up Oil Spill From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Oxnard Firefighters Get 6% Offer
Yearly Search for Right Tree Saps the Spirit JOSEPH N. BELL
Call Gives Her the Gift of Life for Christmas From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Black Gets New Trial in White Girl's Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
24 Nations OK Aid to Poland and Hungary NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEXAS : Death Row Inmate's Conviction Set Aside From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD : Disgraced Honecker Will Have to Quit Luxury Home by February From Times wire services
Santa Monica Council Delays Vote on Referendum for Airport Project JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE : Funnyman Shows He's a Family Man JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little by Little, a Small City Shows a Big Heart in Its Quake Recovery HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Away From Home : Celebration in a Park BOB SIPCHEN
Venice : Film Shown as Fund-Raiser
Lighten Up a Little Compiled by Marci Slade
Camarillo Christmas : Santa Claus to Visit the Hospital's Youngest Patients; Parents Usually Don't WILLIAM OVEREND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Targets Slum Housing Loopholes : Regulations: Roos calls the session to 'see where the law is failing us' in allowing slumlords to flourish. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poll Finds Desire for Car-Pool Incentives : Transportation: Slightly more than half of workers say they would consider ride-sharing if they got a subsidy and a guaranteed lift home. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Health Care Collapsing: Kennedy From Times wire services
Sierra Madre : Library Remodeling Funds
Sports Talk : Fast-Break Times at Roosevelt High: Part II Fernando Dominguez
Home Away From Home : A Thai Remembrance PAUL DEAN
Alhambra Gives Smoking Bingo Players a Break : Fund Raising: Catholic church and Jewish temple lost money after city banned smoking in public, so they persuaded officials to reverse decision for bingo games. ELIZABETH LU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Strike Back When Blues Hit : Coping: Holidays mean depression for millions. A dating service booklet offers common-sense ideas for dealing with it. VALERIE KUKLENSKI, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Kids Enjoy Museums, Special Areas During Christmas Vacation ELLEN MELINKOFF, Melinkoff is a regular contributor to The Times
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Sinatra Mimic Defies Suit Threat From Times wire services
Small Town Sending 1,000 Pork Pies to London's Hungry Reuters
U.S. Visit to China Praised and Assailed : Diplomacy: Differing appraisals by China experts foreshadow an emotional debate in Congress. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Drain Brake Fluid Routinely RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Architecture Guidelines Can Hurt as Well as Help DIRK SUTRO
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : East Germans Urged Not to Take Revenge : East Bloc: West Germany's president also urges them to go slowly on reunification. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Funding Guidelines Set
Compton : Hotel Hiring Practices Not as Advertised, Council Told
Downey Picks Police Chief, Political Links Worry Some RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waste Cited in U.S. Aerial Warfare on Drugs Overseas : Narcotics: An agency paid excessive prices to Textron for aircraft parts. The Pentagon is called in to help cut costs. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : 6-Year-Old Girl Honored for Saving Brother's Life
Residential Recycling Efforts Gain Popularity : Trash disposal: Law now requires the amount of refuse sent to landfills by 1995 to be cut 25% by home recycling efforts. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Medicines Urged to Battle Narcotics Use : Drug war: Sen. Biden proposes development of "blockers," other drugs to counter addicts' cravings. ROBERT J. VICKERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The World Is Home to This Pair : Pakistani Journey Reinforces Love for the Nomadic Life ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grenades Hit U.S. Facilities in Manila Reuters
4 Outstanding Backs Run Away With Honors Among Southeast All-Stars
Third Fatal Fire in 13 Years Kills 4 at Retirement Home From Associated Press
Home Away From Home : Salsa and Santa MICHAEL QUINTANILLA
'Baby Boomers' Next Step' Elicits Mixed Responses
Admissions To State Drug Treatment Programs Clipboard researched by Elena Brunet and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
West Hollywood Card Club Backers Refuse to Give Up Proposal CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Azusa Pacific Rolling but Faces Tough Foe in Chapman
No Bonus, Strike Halts Venezuela's Main Port Reuters
Bells Would Be Music to His Ears HERB HAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don Johnson Stars at Hearing for Hotel Room Burglary Suspect
Economic Crisis Seen as Threat to Argentine Government : South America: Currency is devalued in an effort to stem the tide. The White House reacts cautiously. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Little Champion Speaks and Everyone Listens JACK SMITH
Hartwig Shipmate Defends Him as No 'Suicidal Freak' From Associated Press
Home Away From Home : 'A Socializing Place' LYNN SIMROSS
Exercise Has Long Been Way of Life for Couple JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Soviet Defector Tells of Dream to Become Actress in America From Reuters
Culver City : Food Donations Form Tree
Que pasa? - PEOPLE AND EVENTS EDWARD J. BOYER, EDWARD J. BOYER,
Duarte Couple Look for Key to Strange Disorder : Tourette: Independent study concludes that the disease is far more common than medical experts had assumed. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$16-Million Holocaust Fund Embezzled From Associated Press
Switch Fails; Pomona to Try Humane Society Again MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buyout Sparks Mountain of Hope : Mountaineering: Employees of Ventura-based rock-climbing gear company celebrate their purchase. JOANNA MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Boat People' Protest Hong Kong Expulsions From Times Wire Services
Oxnard Port Considers Computerized Cargo Project : Technology: If built, the computerized system called Omniport could--at a cost of more than $80 million--triple the 750,000 tons now processed each year in Ventura County. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signal Hill Dilemma May Change Law MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tighter Controls to Aid Soviet Economy Sought MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bringing Sanity to the Season MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : School Board to Pay Itself
Alhambra Slashes City Spending ELIZABETH LU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEWS : Mamet Steps Down From Shrine RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Abandoned Newborn Girl Discovered in Box Left in Gutter
Burger King Starts Up a Sizzling Debate Over Plaza's Development JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
James Claims Former Post as Coach at Ventura JEFF RILEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Loss of License Upheld United Press International
SCCC Auxiliary Stuffs Community Clinic's Stocking PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
Coast Guard Names Boat After Anacapa JOANNA MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales of Christmas Lights Are Sparkling
Trial Reveals Web of Fraud in S&L Failure : Crime: Westlake Thrift & Loan thrived at first, but not until after it collapsed did two investigations reveal the full extent of the firm's questionable banking practices. WILLIAM OVEREND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Finds Holding Top Spot Is Worrisome Job
Sierra Madre : Quake-Proofing Required
De Klerk to Visit Maputo Reuters
Record-Setting Alvarez Heads All-Star Team GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Egyptian Loses Bid for Political Asylum From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Glendale Approves $169,000 to Create Police Gang Unit SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION : Catholics Warned About Yoga From Times wire services
People In Entertainment
Home Away From Home : A Quiet Beach BETTIJANE LEVINE
Faster Than a Calculator, Professor Gets the Answer and Hooks Youths on Math LUZ VILLARREAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : KENTUCKY : Burning Seats Cited in Bus Deaths Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SPORTSCOPE : UCLA Volleyball Team Battles Nebraska in NCAA Meet
Prague Negotiators Agree to Restructure Parliament DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Briefs
Residents Force Delay in Move for Garbage Station TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Crafts Fair Planned
Lynn Ranch Gate Plan Sparks a War : Life style: A proposal to enclose this rustic enclave has feuding neighbors hiring attorneys--and slamming doors and telephones. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casolo Freed and Deported by El Salvador MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Swenson; Poet Known for Her Charming Imagery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Refusal to Salute Flag Sparks Protests : Santa Monica: Landlords and veterans call it unpatriotic. Rent board member and his supporters say it's a heartfelt protest against U.S. policy in El Salvador. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Away From Home : A Hungarian House GARY LIBMAN
"When it's outside people, it gives you a different kind of strength to go on." DOUG SMITH
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : DULZURA : Man, 69, Dies After Wild Dogs Attack From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Festive Opening for Irish Hangout DAVID NELSON
Marxist Candidate Gains in Brazil Poll : South America: Survey indicates he could overtake centrist in presidential election. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edward J. Bloustein; President of Rutgers University
The 'Myth' of a Black Middle Class BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surnames Thwart Danish Research MYRA V. GORMLEY
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW : Camarillo, Simi Valley Rate Highly Again JEFF RILEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Franklin Faces Garfield in Bid for City Title
COLUMN ONE : Problems Flow Into Amazon : While world concern focuses on Brazil, the headwater areas of the Andes face even more threatening devastation. JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : Communist Hero Gottwald: Now, the Wrong Side of History : Czechoslovakia: In 1948, he led the Communists to power. The town named for him now is reverting to its old name. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artist Clowns Around With Venice Facade
Patients Have High Level of AIDS Virus : Health: New measuring techniques may help researchers determine which drugs are most effective against the deadly disease. ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
COMMENTARY : Latino Neighborhood in El Sereno Stands in Path of Freeway FELIX GUTIERREZ, Gutierrez is a journalism professor and dean of student academic services and special programs at USC. He is a South Pasadena resident.
Wagner Card Hits Fiscal Home Run RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scores of Ideas Flow From State's 'Education Summit' JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
SOUTHLAND : Santa Ana Player Wins Lottery From Times wire services
BOOK REVIEWS : A Cocaine Runner With a Conscience MARJORIE MILLER
The Jane Fonda of the Couch Potato Set JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Away From Home : A Mountain Escape GARRY ABRAMS
Auto Shop Cleans Cars to the Last Detail : Life Style: Starting with a Model A Ford, detailer Bill Larzelere turned his elbow grease into a full-time career. R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View.
Recycling Catching On as Landfills Filling Up BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Fined $47,000 for Hiding Campaign Funding LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Rape at Governor's Mansion in S.D. From Associated Press
Swiss Hoping Buyers Will Go Cuckoo Over Watch Reuters
Region : Renaissance Lectures Set
Ft. Bragg--2 Women Are the Right Stuff CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Shrines of Buddha : Temples: Buddhists are visiting Highland Park sanctuaries to commemorate the purification of Buddha. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Nominated for Park Board LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C. Almaraz, 48; Chicano Artist of Urban Scene MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candy Cane Lane : Each Christmas, a West Valley Neighborhood Glows With Good Cheer and Massive Wattage DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Latino 'Decade' Moves Into '90s FRANK del OLMO, Del Olmo is deputy editor of the Times editorial pages
Tenacity Needed in Treating Feline Acne DR. GLENN ERICSON
Experts Agree That 'Perfect' Is Rare Condition DON ALPERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Preemie' Survival Lags, Could Stir Abortion Debate JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN LUIS OBISPO : Man-Powered Flight of Copter Certified From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pentagon Plans 25,000-Troop Cutback in 1990 : Defense: The move is considered a 'down payment' on future trims. The cuts are in response to the deficit-reduction law. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Courageous Citizen Awards Go to 4 in Court Ceremony
Rude Pets Are Transformed Into Birds of Paradise : Animals: The owner of Tame Exotic Birds has turned hundreds of wild and ill-mannered exotic birds into pets their owners can be proud of. AURORA MACKEY
Developer Suggested for Park Board : Mountains: Critics say Peter Kyros has a conflict of interest because his firm is negotiating a land swap with the National Park Service. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Coast Team Loaded With Talent of Poly, Paramount DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING NOTES : Warm Water Lures Fish From King Harbor to Rocky Point DAN STANTON
Doctors Find Hospital Ownership Is Possible Cure to Health-Care Ills SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Moonshine Hollow, Raids on Stills Become a Curiosity : Law enforcement: Homemade booze supplemented a farmer's income for 40 years until a prospective buyer tipped off the feds. From TIMES WIRE SERVICES
West Covina Takes First Step to Ban Overnight RV Parking SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
12 Chinese Defectors Arrive in Taiwan Reuters
Point Man for Greek Orthodox Church : Religion: 'I knew the value of publicity,' says Nicholas Royce of North Hollywood. His media campaign has brought greater awareness of his faith. IRA RIFKIN
Home Away From Home
Sales And Use Tax Revenues Clipboard researched by Elena Brunet and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times; Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Mega-Yacht Adds P'zazz to Fund-Raiser ANN CONWAY
La Verne : Student Named to Board
SMALL VICTORIES : CHOC Fights Kids' Cancer Through a Nationwide Linkup JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Age Turns Christmas Spirit Into Shadow : Oh, Santa Claus is coming 'round, He's coming 'round tonight. --"Here Comes Santa Claus" CHRISTA CONWAY, Christa Conway is a journalism student at Cal State Long Beach and a resident of Huntington Beach
NOTEBOOK : Fauver Again Resigns as Fillmore Coach SEAN WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poly, Paramount Each Place 5 on Times' South Coast All-Star Team
Home Away From Home : Late-Night Reverie ELIZABETH VENANT
Claremont : City Council Elects Mayor
And 'After the Wall,' What of Socialism?
Home Away From Home : A Jamaica Eatery ITABARI NJERI
New Crack Fuels Opposition to Garvey Reservoir
And Now the News, Written and Broadcast by Sixth-Graders STEPHEN C. CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Away From Home : A Midwestern Canyon CONNIE KOENNEN
Low-Income Apartments Herald New Age VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Away From Home : Plummer Park Picnics KATHLEEN HENDRIX
Ranch Property Dedicated in Honor of Deukmejian : Environment: The more than 700 acres of city-owned land in the Crescenta Valley will remain as an open-space preserve. JANE BAILIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inaugural Covers Have Little Value BARRY KRAUSE
Home Away From Home : An Armenian Haven BEVERLY BEYETTE
Boy's Slaying Haunts School in the Grip of Gang Pressure : Terror: The 14-year-old victim had confided his fear to a teacher. His slaying is a reminder of the need for school personnel to act promptly if they sense a threat to students' lives. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower : Noise Tests Show School Is Eligible for Soundproofing
Novel Classes in Whittier Schools : Education: Lesson preparation is getting more creative and taking more time as teachers scramble to find alternative material to controversial reader textbooks. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Re-Regulation Tops Cable Forum Agenda JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Millionaire Who Is One in a Million : Finance: Thomas Franklin is nearly broke. He loaned his money, interest-free, to people seeking to go into business. ABBY KARP, BALTIMORE SUN
Re-Regulation Tops Cable Forum Agenda JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer Bosses Are Presenting Their Employees With Year-End Bonuses : Pay: The trend is to substitute incentive-based plans for the traditional automatic check. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Environmentally Oriented Mail Order House Wins Praise : Commerce: Seventh Generation peddles merchandise designed to treat our planet gently. And environmental education is another aim, its owners say. From Associated Press
Patent Dispute in Knife Rights Has a Bitter Edge KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey S&L Cites Health, Sees Stock Soar by 10.7% JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Introduces Billion-Bit Hard Disk From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : High Inventories Hint Recession From Times wire services
U.S. Posts Best Trade Figures in Nearly 6 Years : Trade: The shrinking deficit is attributed to the dollar's rising value. But the red ink may stay at a high level through the '90s. From Associated Press
Gold Prices Fall as Soviets Snub Ruble Reforms From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Japanese Steel Exports Slip From Times wire services
Ardsley Reduces Stake States News Service
P.M. BRIEFING : Airlines Investigated for Price Fixing in Latest Fare Increases From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : Manila Traders Fear New Coup From Times wire services
Retail Sales Up Strong 0.8% as Holiday Shopping Begins STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STOCKS : Profit Taking Cools Rally; Dow Gains 8.96 From Times Wire Services
Navy Picks Irvine Firm
P.M. BRIEFING : Mesa to Halt Cash Distribution From Times wire services
Navy, Greenpeace
Job-Hungry Muscovites Turn to McDonald's From Reuters
U.S. Auto Sales Skid 27.9% in Early December From Associated Press
Amblin, Turner Reach Deal for TV Movies JEFF KAYE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail/advertising Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
Canon Business Machines Plans to Triple Size of Tijuana Plant CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
British, Dutch to Buy Stake in New Airline From Times Wire Services
Business Failures Down in Japan
Lawsuit Seeks to Void Stock Transaction DAVID OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coin, Metals Dealer Accused of Theft, Fraud LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Jaguar Will Go 200 M.P.H. and Cost $587,000 From Reuters
RETAIL/ADVERTISING : Regional Advertising, Marketing Work Shifted to In-House by Carl Karcher Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
Campeau Says It Will Go Bankrupt If New Financing Isn't Found STUART SILVERSTEIN and JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Paper Industry Plans to Recycle More Material From Associated Press
Hong Kong Firm to Get Controlling Interest of Top Wheelchair Maker LINDA WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Reuters Has New Man in Havana From Times wire services
TV Networks Seek Changes in 'People Meters' From Associated Press
Massachusetts Given Lowest Credit Rating in the Nation From Associated Press
U.S. Should Welcome the Best, Brightest MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Retail/advertising Mary Ann Galante, Times staff writer
Northrop to Sell Century City Offices to Reduce Its Debt Associated Press
UAL Agrees to Pay Fees on Takeover Bid DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Trade Sanctions Criticized by GATT : Commerce: The watchdog group expressed concern over unilateral actions to settle disputes. From Reuters
Cushioning the Crunch in the Aerospace Industry : Manufacturing: A backlog in commercial airline orders may help offset declines in defense work. But payrolls and profits are expected to shrink. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Bonuses Are Being Replaced by Incentive Plans From Associated Press
Firm Hit With Record INS Fine Over Hiring 85 Illegal Aliens ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GAF Corp. Found Guilty of Stock Manipulation : Wall Street: The firm's vice chairman was also found guilty on all counts. The case resulted from Ivan F. Boesky's cooperation with prosecutors. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Fails to Take Off From Palomar : Transportation: Pan Am Commuter sputters, files for bankruptcy protection without ever flying from North County to Los Angeles. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WordPerfect Just Keeps Getting Better LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Sparrow Goes Beyond Gospel to Bolster Sales : Entertainment: By adding exercise videos and Bible cartoons, the Chatsworth firm has cushioned the erratic cycle of record purchases. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LAPD Captain Named Downey Police Chief
Dana Shows New Image in Redistricting Vote : Politics: His plan provides election security for himself and three colleagues at the expense of Supervisor Pete Schabarum. The move strengthens Dana's alliance with the liberal wing of the board. RICHARD SIMON and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Inevitable Reunification
'Priest of Porn' Is Arrested : Crime: Suspect wanted in Los Angeles is arrested in Spokane, Wash. Police say he led a ring that produced child pornography. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : International Affairs Program Adopted LEN HALL
Action Sought on Treatment of Zookeeper : Animal Care: A state senator wants the district attorney to file a complaint against the Zoological Society, saying it violated state law after the Dunda elephant-beating incident. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : 13-Year-Old Raped on Way From Store TED JOHNSON
Port Earthquake Symposium OKd
'A Defense of the Commons' to Meet the New Present Danger : America: With the military threat easing, our R&D efforts could be directed toward the environmental challenge. LOUIS SMULLIN and KOSTA TSIPIS, Louis Smullin is emeritus professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kosta Tsipis directs the Program in Science and Technology for International Security at MIT
Grady Named College Board President
UCI Course Zeroes In on Women's Role in War HERBERT J. VIDA
Beilenson Appeals Nicaraguan Refusal of Visas for His Election Observers ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Self-Serving Supervisors
A Study in Pleasant Surprises
45 Valley Schools May Face Schedule Changes
Argentine Arraigned in Money Laundering Case
Chile and Liberty Reconciled
Bus Service Will Offer Alternative to Commuters
Mobil Harvests Good Will From Tours at Refinery JANET RAE-DUPREE and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COSTA MESA : City Seeks Residents to Serve on Panels
Woman Is Convicted in Slayings of 2 Neighbors
Mobil to Pay Fines for Pollution
PV Transit Retained; Fares Cut
ORANGE : Funds Allocated for Care Center MATT LAIT
Arsonists Set School, Office Building on Fire CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Again Rejects Porter Ranch Plan : HEAD Planning: Mayor dismisses revisions offered by Councilman Hal Bernson as 'cosmetic.' He renews his veto threat. GABE FUENTES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downtown Prison Gets Final OK : Corrections: State action means construction could start in summer. But opponents vow to block the facility with a lawsuit. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Believe Plan for Adding 3rd Area Code Is a Wrong Number PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Are We Left With When Communism Goes? : Ideology: As the evil empire sinks, we scan a horizon that seems empty of challenge : and plumb the hollowness within ourselves. ABRAHAM RABINOVICH, Abraham Rabinovich writes for the Jerusalem Post and is author of "The Boats of Cherbourg," Naval Institute Press (1988). and
Key Coalition Backs Subway Extension at Rail Hearing JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For World of the '90s, a Return to Square One : Defense: This historic moment should provide our impetus to develop from scratch a Pentagon budget based on emerging threats and opportunities. GEORGE W. RATHJENS, George W. Rathjens is a professor of political science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Hahn Says Bradley Should Have No Role in Rittenberg Personnel Case JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Council Passes Interim Building Curbs for San Pedro : Development: Restrictions on construction of apartments and condominiums will be in effect for one year while permanent regulations are drafted. DEAN MURPHY and SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Medfly Found in New Valley Neighborhood
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Overreaction at Saddleback
Lottery Results
Weighing In
Strikers' View
10 More Malathion Sprayings Possible ERIC LICHTBLAU
Fire Causes $100,000 Damage to La Jolla Home
Developers' Suit Claims School District Fees Too High LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers Back Non-Members' Union Fee SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
San Marcos Takes Step Toward New Civic Center
Harbor Board OKs Concept of San Pedro Office Complex SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commercial Air Service at Palmdale to Resume JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A., Water Agency Fight Over Santa Clarita Parcel STEVE PADILLA, Times Staff Writer
Woman Killed Trying to Cross the Street
Ginger Brown Drops Civil Suit in Deprogramming Case TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report on SDG&E Merger Draws Split Response GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurors Reach Verdicts in Obstetrician's Trial
Countywide : No Money for 2nd Measles Shots LANIE JONES
18 Arrested in Raid on Counterfeit Labels
Dogs Seized During Investigation of Dulzura Death
Pilot Program Tests Feasibility of Recycling San Diego's Organic Wastes JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra May Exempt Bingo From Smoking Ban
U.S. Row With Britain Misses Boat : Hong Kong: The focus on Vietnamese avoids the bigger problem of Hong Kong residents fleeing the Chinese takeover. GERALD SEGAL, Gerald Segal is a research fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London and editor of The Pacific Review. and
Arts Impresario Paints Tracts as Future 'Trash' ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : Sprinkler Systems Mandated forHomes PEGGY HESKETH
SANTA ANA : Deaf Man's Work, Skills Win Praise CATHERINE GEWERTZ
COSTA MESA : Workers at Fairview Protest Cuts in Staff ALLISON SAMUELS
An Early Present : Businessman Plays Santa Claus by Renting Loft, Letting School Use It as Auditorium BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Santa Debate Finds Profs Poles Apart MATT LAIT
Panel Votes to Ban Alcohol at Parks, Beaches : Recreation: The surprise recommendation carries the votes necessary for passage when it goes before the full City Council next month. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Takes Step for Growth Control CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newborn Baby 'Noel' Doing Well After She's Discovered in Gutter TED JOHNSON and WENDY PAULSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ruane to Head County Environmental Agency : Government: Supervisors pick him over 12 other contenders. At 32, he becomes the youngest person to ever head a county agency. ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Sister City Seeking Teacher's Assistant
Drop Reading Series, Parents Tell Schools : Education: The controversial "Impressions" series of readers, already the target of a national campaign, is being attacked by parents of schoolchildren in Redondo Beach. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Leagues Protest Travel to Play Ball Hugo Martin
Soviet Scientists Arriving Friday to Tour SDI Lab ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Editors: Sorry, but No Retraction : Journalism: Saddleback College Lariat stands by the commentary critics charged was anti-Semitic. The chancellor says an 'editor's note' of regret won't undo the harm and hints at cuts in paper's funding. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fewer Students Walk Out in Dress Code Protest
DANA POINT : Fire-Sprinkler Law Passed by Council FRANK MESSINA
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Teachers Picket in Contract Dispute TONY MARCANO
Judge Dorn's Supporters Rally
City Variance Process Unchanged
L.A. Faces Suit Over Hyperion Sewage Plant
L.A. Bus Link to Antelope Valley Gets County OK SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claim of Blackmail Seeps Into Water District's Bid to Halt Housing Project : Development: A threatened lawsuit is seen as an attempt to force Irvine Co. to buy a water-treatment plant to serve its proposed 12,000-home addition. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdicts Reached in Obstetrician's Murder Trial
El Segundo Plans to Sue L.A. Over Sewage Plant TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rules Broderick Can Talk With Press ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies After Being Shot in Robbery Attempt
Girl Arrested After Striking Vice Principal : School Violence: Burbank police say the attack occurred during a fight between two students. A similar incident in October led to a teachers' walkout. PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
63 Arrested in Protest of U.S. Role in El Salvador
Sly Stone Is Ordered Into Drug Rehabilitation
Accident Sends Oil Gushing Into Streets HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Soccer Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa's Gifts: Free Christmas Trees for Pupils : Education: More than 200 youngsters are rewarded for their school attendance. It's 'like a miracle,' the mother of one said. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Public Utilities Chief Is So Plugged In He Retires at Full Power MARY LOU FULTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Arrested in Shopping Center Drug Lab Raid
Hermosa Beach Council Hastily Chooses a City Clerk GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Mobile Home Park Zoning, Rent Frozen LESLIE HERZOG
Seven New Superior Court Judges
Junior High Students in Gardena Skip Class to Protest Dress Code ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
COLLEGE DIVISION : Even Coach Surprised at National Volleyball Title for CS Bakersfield MITCH POLIN
Comaneci Uses Traveler's Checks to Buy Car From Associated Press
Michigan's Bo Will Bow Out : College football: Schembechler will retire as coach after the Rose Bowl, turning job over to assistant Gary Moeller. From Times Wire Services
Katella Coach Vows to Leave Mats Behind : Prep Wrestling: Dick Werschke, talked out of retirement twice for the good of the program, says he will quit at season's end. Definitely. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden West's Watkins, Saddleback's Drossos Will Attend Missouri
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : After Fast Start, El Dorado Holds On for Victory
Kid Russell Wins $45,000 Purse From Associated Press
Morningside's Girls Gain Revenge Over Washington KEN BANKS, SPECIAL TO The TIMES
Parrish's 'New Look' Same as Old: He Signs 3-Year Deal With Angels HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HORSE RACING : One Man's View of Eclipse Awards BOB MIESZERSKI
THE SIDELINES : Chang, Sanchez 'Most Improved' From Times wire services
COMMENTARY : Steinbrenner Can Outbid Them All, but He Won't Do It STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Late Cold Spell Plagues Royal in 75-72 Loss JEFF RILEY
Attend NCAA, College Presidents Urged From Associated Press
Names in the News
Gardena's Oshiro Wins Tennis Title
Flyers' Hextall: Three Games, Three Injuries Associated Press
Betting With Bob
NHL ROUNDUP : It's No Joke as Blackhawks Win, 3-1 DAN HAFNER
THE COLLEGES : Master's Eagerly Awaits Arrival of 'New Guard'
Names in the News
THE SIDELINES : Bears' Ailing Tomczak May Play From Times wire services
Soccer Star Chooses to Play for U.S. From Associated Press
Deep Bench Carries Cleveland to Win Over Crossroads JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clippers Shut Down the Pistons : Pro basketball: L.A. holds on for 83-79 victory despite missing seven of eight free throws down the stretch. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fischer Finds Her Range as Edison's Deep Threat DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Bird Shows He's Back in Form With 40 Points DAN HAFNER
Lakers Have Plenty Left to Rout Heat SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BOTTOM TEN : Bowling Is Not Their Best Sport STEVE HARVEY
Names in the News
Yankees VP Says They're Not Making a Pitch for Valenzuela
High School Roundup : Hamilton Tournament
49ers' Harris Hooks the 'Horns : CS Long Beach: Freshman comes off the bench to hit a three-point basket at the buzzer and beat Texas, 89-87. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA : SuperSonics Want a Trouble-Free Home SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Names in the News
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Herdman Brushes Up on His Attitude This Season BARBIE LUDOVISE
Parrish Signs for 3 Years With Angels : Baseball: Free agent catcher, 33, decides to remain in Anaheim with a contract worth $6.75 million. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Youngs' Return Gives No. 1 Bruins a Boost : Volleyball: Outside hitter, back after suffering knee injury, leads UCLA into Final Four match against Nebraska. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If the Navy Coach Can't Beat Army Every Time, He's Sunk GARR KLUENDER
All-valley Football Teams
Gray to Pay $5,000, Sit Out a Game; 3 Lakers Also Fined SAM McMANIS
UC Irvine's Offense Fails in 98-83 Loss ELLIOTT TEAFORD and MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER and TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE COLLEGE TOURNAMENT : Mistakes Cost Antelope Valley in 72-71 Defeat BRENDAN HEALEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCEAN VIEW TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS : Capistrano Valley Performs Balancing Act to Beat Loyola, 80-72 TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Miami Gridder Killed in Accident From Times wire services
Hialeah Park Will Cut Racing Week in Half in Effort to Remain Open From Associated Press
CHARGER NOTEBOOK : Early Returns, Only to Find Walker BOB WOLF
Baptist-Powell Bout Highlights Fight Card
UC Irvine Falls Flat in Colorado : College basketball: Still without their top two point guards, Anteaters find no relief in a 98-83 defeat. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golic Delivers His Own Kind of Sunshine : Raiders: They thought he was a has-been in Cleveland, but the nose tackle has been playing like a legend in L.A. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Goes After Eighth City Title GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mater Dei's McKnight Wins 200th
Carson High's B Team Coach Goes Out a Winner : Preps: Finis Irvin compiled a remarkable record of 173-12-1 in 24 years of coaching lower-division football. KEVIN LINDSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pirates Doubted His Arm, Gott Says : Baseball: Injured pitcher attracted to Dodgers because they were 'positive all the way down the line.' From Associated Press
Nicholls Has a Full Day as Kings Win STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : El Toro Defeats Alemany, Reaches Brea Semifinals
Carrier to Stay at USC, Seau Undecided MAL FLORENCE
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Clark Scores Twice as Laguna Hills Defeats Costa Mesa, 3-1
THE PREPS : Dorsey Overcomes Adversity and Reaches 4-A Final Against Carson LONNIE WHITE
Booming or Not, She's Easily the Best Around JIM MURRAY
Suns Get Rambis From Hornets From Associated Press
Racing Board Spurns Positive Cocaine Tests : Horse racing: Procedures are attacked by assemblyman after second set of specimens is thrown out. JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : With Game on Line, Altamirano Leads Rancho Santiago in Overtime
Rams Dig Deep for Defensive Line Help : Pro football: Brian Smith, a rookie linebacker who was on the injured reserve list for seasoning, will start at right end against the Jets Sunday. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Releases Female Umpire Postema
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Missouri Slips Past Arkansas From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
THE SIDELINES : Expos Owner May Sell Ballclub From Times wire services
LOS ALAMITOS : Court Of Appeal Battles Alfa Star in Feature Race
Brother's Misfires Kept Castro on Goal : Soccer: While big brother Diego was making mistakes, Rod, now a Sockers' rookie midfielder, was watching and learning. DON PATTERSON
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Gonzales Powers Hilltop in Victory Over Mar Vista
It's Becker vs. Edberg in Davis Cup : Tennis: Draw sets up a rematch of the Master's finalists. Steeb will face Wilander in opener. From Associated Press
Spectrum Broadens Among Elite Team's Representatives : Football: Perennial powers dominate selections, but, in Birmingham, Grant and Van Nuys, they have company from schools in unfamiliar territory. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Pipeline Fuels Arizona : Basketball: The flow of talent from here to there keeps Lute Olson piped into the market and frustrated local coaches tapped out. DAVE McKIBBEN
PREP FOOTBALL ALL-STARS 1989 : Serra and Carson Place Four Players Each on First Team ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
A 'Lesson' in Financing for Broadway; Latest Scenario on Gordon Davidson Moves SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Fans Accept Turn of Events on 'Beauty, Beast' DIANE HAITHMAN and SUE MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jazz Comes Alive at One of City's Best-Kept Secrets DIRK SUTRO
SHORT TAKES : Turner to Showcase Spielberg From Times staff and wire service reports
SHORT TAKES : Buchwald's Suit Coming to Trial 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
Soviets Want to See Civil War Epic
Tv & Video CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Globe Theater Gets Protection From Times staff and wire service reports
Baby Girl for Shriver, Schwarzenegger
TV Academy Honors Walters, Como, O'Connor Associated Press
2 Companies Ask to Be Kept Out of Dance Awards GERARD GARZA, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
Comics CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
AIDS Writers Look at Strategies to Deal With a Wary System : Writers: Different approaches are necessary for TV, film and theater, Writers and Dramatists guild members report. ROBERT KOEHLER
Is There a Ratings Doctor in the House? : Television: CBS gives 'Island Son' a new time slot, moving it from Tuesday to Thursday. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boyhood Mimicking Has Paid Off for Singer Ian Hunter MIKE BOEHM
NEA Disaster Relief Package for the Bay Area : The arts: An emergency matching grant is designed to help artists and arts facilities recover from the ravages of the Oct. 17 earthquake. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's a Human Side to Buster Poindexter : Music: Once seen as the consummate lounge lizard, he says he now appeals to all ages, a point he'll get to prove tonight at Hampton's in Santa Ana. JIM WASHBURN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Thoroughly Unrewarding Evening, Compliments of Rock Singer Fiona JIM WASHBURN
Pregnancy Doesn't Slow Down NBC Newswoman MARY COREY, THE BALTIMORE SUN
VIDEO RENTAL CHARTS : Bill Murray Takes the Holidays 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
'Batman' Video Defeats 'E.T.' in Rental Race Associated Press
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
It isn't too late to invite friends to share a holiday meal . . . if you settle for a simple menu. BETSY BALSLEY, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
SHORT TAKES : ABC Orders TV Pilot of 'K-9' From Times staff and wire service reports
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Glory' an Epic of Wanting Proportions KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Offers Little Direction on Dramaturgs SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Daughter of Child Star to Auction 'Oz' Figurines KENNETH WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Artists Build Shrines to Personal and Cultural Pasts LEAH OLLMAN
Otis/Parsons to Host Show of Contemporary Czech Art SUZANNE MUCHNIC
Czech Artists: Up From the Underground : East Bloc: Artists, long the subjects of persecution in Czechoslovakia, have been in the vanguard of efforts for democratic change. They continue to lead the charge. DAVID D'ARCY, D'Arcy regularly covers the arts for National Public Radio. KCRW-FM (89.9) will air a "Live From Prague" report from D'Arcy today at 1 p.m
Jazz Busts Out of the Nightclub and Into the Ballroom : Jazz: For $200, a party in Las Vegas provides 16 hours of music. But there's no smoking. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
ART REVIEW : 'Newcomers' a Showcase for 12 L.A. Artists : Art: The artists are minding their manners in Barnsdall Park exhibition, but most of them seem to share the Angst of the '80s. KRISTINE McKENNA
SHORT TAKES : LL Cool J Ex-Bodyguard Guilty From Times staff and wire service reports
High-Fiber, Low-Fat: Maintaining a Diet Fit for the Primitive Man : Books: People think of "natural" as meaning that which our grandparents or great-grandparents ate, argues "The Paleolithic Prescription" co-author Dr. S. Boyd Eaton. But it really should go back to what our genes are designed for. DAVID JACOBSON, THE HARTFORD COURANT
FOOD
Chocolate Roll: Big Wheel With a Cheese Filling
Nearly a Baker's Dozen of Cookie Recipes for a Variety of Christmas Treats
Potpourri of Accessories to Give and Receive That Make Cooking Easier MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easy-to-Make Easy-to-Store Holiday Treat
Holiday Feasts for Those on a Supervised Diet From The Associated Press
Holiday Treat for Doughnut, Apple Lovers
Holiday Game Hens With a Rice Stuffing
French Grandmother's Touch Transforms the Mashed Potato
Trout Dish Is Boon to Busy Holiday Chefs
To Mash, Rice or Whip--Pondering the Options of Potato Preparation JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broccoli, Chicken in Good Company for Holiday Dish ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Souffle Is Quick, Easy, Elegant Dessert KAREN GILLINGHAM, Gillingham is a free-lance writer and a food stylist
Coconut Adds a Luscious Taste to Festive Cakes for the Holiday Season
Frozen Microwavable Snacks: Foods for Mood Rather Than Nutrition : Health: Americans are spending more and more on these types of foods--from Lean Pocket sandwiches and pizzas to brownies and milk shakes. TIM BLANGGER, THE ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL
Agriculture Department Restates Its Opposition to Heart Assn.'s Endorsements DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firming Up That Soggy Pie Crust JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Label Honors Consultant's Role in Developing California Chardonnay DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Assortment of Seasonal Punches Is Perfect for Large Christmas Gathering
Reduced-Calorie Bundt Cake for the Holidays JEANNE JONES
A Cornucopia of Ideas for All Those Last-Minute Gift-Giving Needs : Holidays: From sausage to sushi, exotic foods make gifts of good taste. ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Layered Pate Adds Up to Festive, Flavorful Dish DIANA SHAW, Shaw is free-lance writer in Los Angeles.
Make-at-Home Christmas Gifts JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery. and
Garlic's Flavor All Depends on How You Slice It
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