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What happened on December 19, 1989
ENTERTAINMENT
People Watch By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office By Daniel Cerone, Shopping First, Moviegoing Second and \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.\f7
Movies By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop /Rock By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
TV & Video By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MUSIC REVIEW : Alumni Help Youth Symphony Mark Anniversary By Timothy Mangan
TV REVIEW : Ex-Slave's Battle With Racism, Sexism and Poverty By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Black Folk in Song' at Westwood Playhouse By Don Shirley
Sagansky Promises 'Showmanship' Will Revive Lagging CBS : Television: After two-plus weeks of negotiation, the No. 3 network picks Tri-Star Pictures chief to pull the network out of third place. 'I wanted it,' he says. By Diane Haithman and Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For Holidays, Music Video Has Become the New Kid on the Block : Merchandising: There's no runaway hit, but retailers expect a slight gain in sales. By Paul Grein
Nash Photo Gift to L.A. County Museum By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
ABC's Jennings: Cronkite of the '90s? : Television: Broadcasters wonder whether ABC anchor will be able to turn a winning streak into a long-running standard. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : The N.Y. Rupture Over Hare's 'Secret Rapture' By Richard Eder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quotable
Liv Ullmann Still Playing Her Conscience : Film: In her new movie, 'The Rose Garden,' the politically active actress takes on yet another challenging role. By Charles Champlin, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Political Unrest Stops U.S. Tours by Chinese Performers : Culture: Chinese ministry canceled visits to the U.S. after the crackdown. And L.A. Festival organizers broke off talks with two groups. By Sharon Dirlam, \o7 Dirlam is a free-lance writer based in Beijing. Mary Helen Berg and Shawn Pogatchnik contributed to this report in Los Angeles. and \f7
O.C. ART REVIEW : A Warhol Christmas: Cliched but Clever By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pacific Telesis Foundation of San Francisco has given... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Christmas Spirit's More Than Willing in Two Productions : Newport Theatre Center: "Wand," an updated feel-good holiday fantasy, casts a magical spell with its colorful characters and hummable tunes. By Corrine Flocken
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEWS : Christmas Spirit's More Than Willing in Two Productions : Laguna Playhouse: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" has real difficulty in living up to its name, despite the best efforts of Youth Theatre. By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joseph Coffman has been appointed manager of... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Tentative Slate for Pageant of the Masters By Rick Vanderknyff
THEATER : Actress Lands Role, Confidence at SCR : Stage: 26-year-old has won raves since her debut at South Coast Repertory. Now she's ready to return to New York. : BYJAN HERMAN
2 to Star in SCR World Premiere By Jan Herman
Jack Bruce, Once Cream of the Crop, Returns to Rock By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Is Back on the Air and Back in Control of His Life : Radio: After losing the 91X morning slot twice because of drugs, the deejay is working hard to prove himself at the slower-paced Z90. By Kevin Brass
TV & Video By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
CLASSICAL MUSIC : When It Comes to Operas, 'Phantom' Has Bit of All By Kenneth Herman
DANCE REVIEW : Palomar College Offers a Palatable Assortment of Holiday Treats By Eileen Sondak
Splittsville By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
A 'Terrifying' Time for the Stones : Cable TV: Rock 'n' roll's bad boys go live on pay TV tonight at Atlantic City. They may be good but can they draw an audience like wrestling? By Richard Harrington, THE WASHINGTON POST
SHORT TAKES : Fox Cracks Top 20 for 1st Time; CBS Slips by ABC into Second From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SHORT TAKES : Mislabeled Discs Ring Sour Note From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SHORT TAKES : Buddy Holly Memorial Settled From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SHORT TAKES : Producer Sues Garcia Marquez From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Critics Circle Names 'Foot' Best Film of the Year From Reuters
Anti-War Activist Kovic in Spotlight Again With Movie By Jon Kalish, REUTERS
NEWS
Implementing Proposition 103
Implementing Proposition 103
Implementing Proposition 103
Delivery Changes by Post Office
Implementing Proposition 103
Implementing Proposition 103
Salvation Army
Stolen Vehicles
College Entry
Frederick E. Nolting Jr.; Former U.S. Ambassador to South Vietnam
Educator Pardo Frederick DelliQuadri, 74
Gladys Burr; Woman Wrongfully Committed to Mental Institution
Arnold Moss; Versatile Stage, Film, TV Actor
Aileen Pringle, 94; Star of Silent Screen
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Secret Purchase of Iran Oil Reported From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Kidnap Gang Frees Victim, Surrenders From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : HONG KONG : Colony Said to Risk Loss of Key Workers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : EGYPT : Attack Fabricated, Muslim Cleric Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : WEST EUROPE : 32 Feared Dead in Atlantic Storm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Rebel Leaders Issue List of Demands From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Park Perils Spark Employee Petition From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY : Fog Hampers Travel, Triggers Pileups From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : CALIFORNIA : Two Quakes Strike, but No Harm Done From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Wrong Brink's Car Robbed, Police Say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : LOUISIANA : '89 Killings a Record for New Orleans From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Rule Barring Passing Out Leaflets Voided From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Houston Chief Will Head N.Y. City Police From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : Park Service to Move Historic Lighthouse From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Vanishing Four-Year Degrees : More students are taking their time getting a college education. High costs, family obligations and crowded classes make them ask, why rush? By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Obstetrician Convicted of Murdering 8 Babies, Fetus By Stephanie Chavez and Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Firms Granted Auto Rate Hikes : Insurance: Gillespie vows to try to block the court ruling. Decision could set precedent on Prop. 103. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turnaround by King Hospital Rescues Funds By Kenneth J. Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Reveals Secret Mission to Beijing in July By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Lieutenant Shoots Panama Police Officer By Norman Kempster and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
W. Europeans, Soviets Sign Trade Accord By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Found in Federal Courthouse in Atlanta : Terrorism: Another device kills a Savannah lawyer. Attacks may be linked to NAACP tear gas incident. By Lee May and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Access to Mayor's Office Becomes Path to Power By Joel Sappell, Staff writers Glenn F. Bunting, Rich Connell, Joel Sappell and Tracy Wood reported this story
Asner Takes Stand Against Montoya : Corruption trial: Former Screen Actors Guild president testifies that state senator wanted to know what the guild was going to do for him. By Paul Jacobs and Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
When Santa Kept a Home in California By Robert A. Jones
Van de Kamp to Launch Probe of Lincoln Savings By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5,000-Pound Cocaine Seizure Spoils a 'White' Christmas By Chris Woodyard and Ronald L. Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Salutes Nation on Holidays
Target of Art Protests Quits as Corcoran Director From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Reversibility' Allows Cheney to Hedge Bets : Defense: Cutbacks center on areas that would allow for a quick rearming should East Bloc reforms fail and tensions escalate. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recreational Vehicle 'User Fees' Studied By John Lancaster and Paul Blustein, THE WASHINGTON POST
Latin Summit Ends \o7 Reuters\f7
Collor Holding Onto Lead in Brazil : Elections: His leftist rival refuses to concede until count is completed. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Patient to Get Legal Marijuana for Pain Relief \o7 United Press International\f7
Helicopter Crash Kills 5 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rivals Try to Flag Down Panama Ship Business : Commerce: With U.S. ports off-limits to vessels from Noriega's nation, other countries grab for the windfall. By Don A. Schanche, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Faces Probe on Salvador Testimony By Robert L. Jackson and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : Dozens May Have Been Killed in Romania From Times Wire Services
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : Soviets Pushed Poland to Impose Martial Law in '81, Jaruzelski Says \o7 United Press International\f7
Sakharov Buried Amid Calls for Party Reform By Masha Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TURMOIL IN THE EAST BLOC : Rumors of Impending Coup and 'Dark Forces' Make Prague Nervous : Czechoslovakia: The coup report is laid to an 'entirely irresponsible campaign' attempting 'to create panic.' Still, some strange things are happening . . . . By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Security Still Lax, GAO Charges By Kevin Davis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
150,000 March in Memory of Stalin Victims By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$391-Million Rate Cut by Pac Bell Is Ordered : Utilities: The action marks a new era in regulating the state's two largest phone firms. By Bruce Keppel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Several Ford Models Recalled Due to Emissions Problems \o7 Associated Press\f7
1990 Will Be a Little Late \o7 Reuters\f7
Survey Finds White Students More Apt to Abuse Drugs From Associated Press
6 Found Dead in Sri Lanka \o7 Reuters\f7
S. Africa Judge Overrules Police, Frees Suspect in Assassinations From Associated Press
Plan Would Require Health Insurance for All Businesses, Pay Some Nursing Costs By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel to Allow MIA Kin to Contact PLO From Times Wire Services
Bush Signs Bill to Let Foreign Nurses Stay in U.S. Longer \o7 Associated Press\f7
Girl, 12, Shot to Death in Busy Mall of Orange; Boy, 12, Seized By Lynn Smith and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Sets Limits on Imelda Marcos' Spending : Fraud suit: She must have approval for outlays exceeding $10,000. The order is a major victory for the Philippine government in action seeking to recover $5 billion. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deaths Tell Tale of Medical Blunder, Attempts to Conceal It By Gabe Fuentes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of Detroit Police Funds Probed : Law enforcement: Inquiry seeks to determine if money was spent to pay rent on posh Beverly Hills home for chief's daughter. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Relief Is Working Well, Governor Says By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Added Repairs Delay Shuttle Launch \o7 From Associated Press\f7
More Midwest Cold Records Fall as Sleet, Ice Plague Deep South \o7 From Associated Press\f7
5,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized in 2nd Largest Bust By Dan Weikel and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange Boy, 12, Held in Death of Girl at Mall By Dan Weikel and Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MAIL MADNESS: Things are almost out of control these days... By Mark I. Pinsky and Dana Parsons
STILL DRY: As most of the nation shivers (A35), the... By Dana Parsons and Mark I. Pinsky
RECOGNITION: Local residents have long lamented that... By Dana Parsons and Mark I. Pinsky
ANCHORS AWEIGH: One problem for Jennings, Brokaw and... By Dana Parsons and Mark I. Pinsky
Pakistan Holding Arab
Australia to Tighten Immigration Laws \o7 Reuters\f7
Four Seamen Missing \o7 Reuters\f7
Jets Collide, Pilot Killed \o7 Associated Press\f7
WORLD IN BRIEF : PERSIAN GULF : Arab Summit Puts Focus on Iran, Oil From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mail and Food Deliveries in Alaska Halted by New Volcanic Eruptions \o7 From United Press International\f7
SOUTHLAND : 9 Hurt in Hollywood Fwy. Pileup From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
STATE : 2-Car Crash on Hollywood Fwy. Triggers 9-Car Pileup Injuring 9 From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Valley Woman Dies in Car Crash From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Driscoll Named Orange Bishop From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
U.S. Says It Knew of Israel-Iran Oil Deal : U.S. Confirms Knowing About Oil Deal Between Israel and Iran From Associated Press
Romania Massacre Feared : Death Toll May Reach Hundreds From Associated Press
LOCAL : R. E. Page Agrees to Purchase Daily Pilot, 4 Other Newspapers From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
NATION : Mom, 2 Sons Face Pot Charges From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
STATE : State Insurance Agency Urged From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
WORLD : Naked Attempt at Bonn Break-In From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Amtrak Train, Truck Collide; 3 Die : Accident: San Joaquin Flyer going 70 m.p.h. in the fog hits a big-rig near Stockton. Dozens are hurt. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun a Puzzle in Shooting Death at Mall : Crime: Friends say 12-year-old had been showing off weapon for a long time. But family members say they don't know where he got it. By Matt Lait and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sen. Cranston to Wed for 3rd Time; Rite Set Christmas Eve From Associated Press
Dissident Supported \o7 United Press International\f7
WORLD : Fed Up Wife Joins Opposition From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Thatcher's Party Faces Election From Times Wire Services
NATION : FBI Tried to 'Pressure' Bloch Through Family, Daughter Says From Times Wire Services
DEATHS : Grenada Prime Minister Dies From Times Wire Services
Former Envoy to China Blasts Bush Initiative From Associated Press
NATION : Probation Given in Infanticide From Times Wire Services
'Cold War Is Over' Says Shevardnadze at NATO From United Press International
Brandenburg Gate to Open by Christmas : Reunification: Leaders of East and West Germany meet. Date moved up for clearing symbolic entrance through Berlin Wall. From Associated Press
NATION : North's Testimony Restricted From Times Wire Services
In the Army, a Suggestion Is a Command Decision By Jack Smith
Pricey memories: A Norman Rockwell painting, commissioned... By Bettijane Levine
Parents Must Teach Kids Better Traffic Skills By Kathleen Doheny
BOOK REVIEWS : Vision From Inside the Prison of Society's Tests By Lee Dembart
BOOK REVIEWS : A Coke Runner With a Conscience By Marjorie Miller, \o7 Miller, Mexico City bureau chief of the Times, has reported on the evolution of new drug routes in Central and South America. \f7
BOOK REVIEWS : Beyond Freedom, Captivity Awaits By Adam Zameenzad, \f7 and \o7 Zameenzad is the author of "The Thirteenth House" (Random House), "My Friend Matt" (Fourth Estate/Collins, UK) and "Love, Bones and Water" (Fourth Estate/Collins, UK).
Crusader for Justice : Daughter's Death Led Vicky Chavez to Help Latino Crime Victims By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driving Home the Spirit of the Holiday Season By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : The USDA's Clean-Plate Contingent By J.E. Ferrell, \o7 J. E. Ferrell is a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer based in Davis. \f7
An Oregon Liberal Champions the Abortion Fight in the House By Don Phillips, THE WASHINGTON POST
Indian Center Offers Variety of Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Liza Takes Risks for 'Results' From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Governor's Wife Expecting Baby From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Naughton Having a Ball Acting From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mitch Miller May Sing Alone From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mixed Review for Murphy Brown From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Dalai Lama Still 'Simple Monk' From Times Wire Services
BUSINESS
Prodigy's Computerized Shopping Service Seeks Viable Customer Base : Technology: Despite the marketing muscle supplied by Sears and IBM, the PC-based operation may be ahead of its time. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Drops 42.02 as Real Estate Fears Rout Bank Sector From Times Wire Services
White House to Order Immediate S&L Asset Sales By Dave Skidmore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ford to Close Most N. American Plants in January : Automobiles: The temporary closure will idle 25,000 workers. Detroit is suffering the worst sales slump since the early 1980s. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Global Trade Talks Entering Key Final Year : Economy: Nations meeting at the Uruguay Round are trying to liberalize rules governing world commerce. The biggest overhaul of the system since World War II could be the result. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congresswoman Intervenes on Air Force Plan: The Air... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
T-Bill Rates Edge Higher: The Treasury sold $8 billion of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Employers Warned About Dropping Maxicare: Maxicare Health... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
General Cinema Corp.: The Boston-based theater chain... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PG&E Wins Federal Affirmative Action Award : Workplace: The utility is honored by the Labor Department. Innovative training and community programs are cited. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eastern Nears Deal in Sale of Latin-Caribbean Routes By Robert E. Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittaker Inc.: The diversified firm, which makes aircraft... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sears Moves to Revamp Image: Sears, Roebuck & Co. is... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BAT Begins Reshaping: London-based BAT Industries PLC... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Con Agra Inc.: The international food processing and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nike Inc.: The athletic shoe and apparel maker reported... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Smith Labs to Merge: Smith Laboratories, a publicly traded... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marriott to Sell Its Restaurants, Focus on Hotels : Services: Tough competition prompted the hotel giant's decision to sell off its fast-food and family-style eatery chains, including Bob's Big Boy. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Creates International Affairs Office: Securities and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TWA to Sell Chicago-to-London Routes By Robert E. Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mattel to Acquire Corgi Toys: The Hawthorne company said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
3-Year Sentence Given to Ex-Stock Speculator By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Takes a Road Less Traveled With Its Carless Infiniti TV Spots By Bruce Horovitz
Listeners Challenge GAF License : Broadcasting: The action may provide an indication of how tough the Bush Administration's FCC will be on the industry. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church, Union Saga Is Far From Over By Harry Bernstein
Frank Zappa Strikes Right Chord With His Businesses By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Technology Compiled by David Olmos / Times staff writer
Bargains Draw Season's Shoppers to Swaps By Luz Villarreal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Aerospace Wins Space-Station Contract By David Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY : Question Raised About Phoenix Deal to Sell Computers to Soviet Union Compiled by David Olmos / Times staff writer
FarWest Makes Acting Chief Permanent By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
David Orgell Closes South Coast Store By Mary Ann Galante, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Keeps Mining Industry Alive : Coal: Robotic equipment helps vastly increase output with a diminishing work force. From Associated Press
Utilities Move to Remote-Controlled Metering : Technology: In the '90s, your gas and water usage may be gauged via telephone, power and cable TV lines. By Anthony Giorgianni, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Irrevocable Trusts: Pitfalls as Well as Benefits : Tax Shelters: Keeping Medicaid's hands off the money is the key for those who face long-term hospitalization. By Karen Freifeld, NEWSDAY
Japanese Acquire Real Estate, Suspicion in U.S. : Investment: The brisk growth of property sales to firms and individuals has ignited fears that the Japanese will 'buy up America.' From United Press International
Tastes of U.S. Yuppies Spreading to Europe : International: Alligator steaks, California wines, low-calorie dishes and hickory chips blaze the overseas trail. From Associated Press
ARGENTINA TO FLOAT AUSTRAL: Argentina's new economy... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SEC Creates International Affairs Office From Associated Press
Saudi Arabia Wants to Refine Oil in Japan From United Press International
Smith Laboratories Set for Hospital Merger : Health Care: Medical equipment manufacturer bets on acute-care facilities for their solid growth potential. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Pen Has Write Stuff for Holiday Success : Merchandising: A computer-age backlash? The Rolex of Christmas 1989? Whatever the reason, sales of high-priced pens have skyrocketed. By Mariann Caprino, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utilities Spend Millions on Promoting Merger By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making the Grade and Getting a Start at Own Business By Kim Kowsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stephen C. Hess has been named director of marketing and...
Imperial Corp. of America Reports Capital Deficiency By Chris Kraul
Richard C. Eppel has been named president of I-Bus.
Linda M. Rose has been named vice president and...
A U.S. District Judge has limited to $2.5 million the...
Tamalyn Shea and Danielle Savin have joined ADC Stoorza as...
Neil Whiteley-Ross has joined the San Diego Economic Corp...
Leslie J. Leach, Nageen A. Shariff, Aras V. Grakauskas...
Sandra A. Brue, president and CEO of Sandicast, will serve...
Financial stocks took a drubbing on Wall Street on Monday...
Robert P. Dahlquist has been named a partner in Latham...
Eugene H. DeFalco has resigned from WD-40 Co.'s board of...
Tour Firm's Woes Rise at Clients' Expense : Travel: Encino's Hemphill Harris Travel faces customers' gripes, lawsuits and loss of a once-sterling reputation. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demise of Westlake Thrift Cited as Classic Bank Fraud : Savings and Loans: Investigation into rise and fall of lending institution uncovers large-scale fraud scheme involving millions of dollars in bogus loans. By William Overend, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frank Zappa, Capitalist Rocker : Entrepreneurship: Zappa got title to his master recordings by suing his record company. Now he's making non-music deals with the Soviets. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Independence Bank in Encino said President Morton R...
American Ecology Corp., the Agoura Hills waste management...
Taiwanese Firm to Buy 20% of Diodes Inc. Stock
Myron D. Jones was named senior vice president for sales...
Records Seized in Probe of Phillips Financial
Beleaguered Alan Bond Asks Investors for Help From Reuters
Christmas Tree Prices Are Green as Ever Too \o7 United Press International\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : 'Real' Earnings Slip 0.7% From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Record Profits for Volkswagen From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : West German Bank Moves East From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Nissan Overseas Output to Rise From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Quinlan Promoted to Big Mac From Times Wire Services
Inflation Rises .4%; Energy Cost Blamed : Economy: November increase dampens hope that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates. From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : AT&T to Cut Residential Rates From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : $14.7-Billion Deficit-Reduction Bill Signed by President Bush From Times Wire Services
Housing Starts Tumble in November After Rise From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
It's Just Not the American Way
Porter Move: Questionable Process
\o7 Escuadron de la Muerte\f7
Dorsey's Championship Season
Soviets Confess Their Misbehavior; Will We? : Law: America has lots of interventionist offenses to recant, but that requires a measure of humility. By David J. Scheffer, \o7 David J. Scheffer is a lawyer and a senior associate of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington. \f7
A Man Who Would Not Be Silenced : Sakharov: He saw scientific, political and moral realities as one equation, and he died still warning about 'tomorrow.' By Kurt Gottfried and Yuri F. Orlov, \f7 and \o7 Kurt Gottfried and Yuri Orlov are physicists at Cornell University. Gottfried is involved in human-rights and arms-control activities in the United States. Orlov, who founded the Moscow Helsinki Watch Group in 1976, was imprisoned and exiled to Siberia for 10 years.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Time to Move Against Flooding
Alleged Gang Gun Supplier Is Captured : Crime: Federal agents arrest a convicted felon after a frantic foot chase. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigators Seek Witnesses, Clues to Kidnap-Murder By Stephen Braun and Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Latino Group Offers Its Design for Districting : Politics: A counterproposal leaves little for Schabarum. The key question emerges: Will Dana go for it? By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skiddoo Row By Paul Feldman
Arsenio Hall Tells Court Film Wasn't Buchwald's Idea By Dennis Mcdougal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Crew Members Rescued as Fishing Boat Sinks
Battling The Medfly
Body of Newborn Found on Remote Road
Three Square Miles By Al Martinez
Volunteers Sought to Help Plant Trees Honoring King
Security Pacific Donates $1 Million to DARE
Ex-Record Promoter Gets Probation in Payola Case
Atlantic Richfield Pleads No Contest
Missing Retarded Man Found After 4 Days
Bail Denied to Zuno in Murder of Drug Agent
Rocketdyne to Close Its Nuclear 'Hot Lab'
Plenty of college football teams have been caught up in... By Steve Harvey
Elderly Minister Hit, Killed After Walking Into Fast Lane of Freeway By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Niece and Boyfriend Arrested in Slaying of Blind Woman, 75 By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
33 Students Arrested in Protest Over Apartheid By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PCP Defense Fails to Help Policeman's Murderer : Supreme Court: The state's justices also reverse child molestation convictions of a Kern County couple. By Dan Morain, Times Staff Writer
Civil Rights Suit Accusing Police Dept. of Brutality Settled by Torrance for $105,000 By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Whole Community Faces a Life Sentence of Neglect : War on Drugs: Draconian punishment only increases the suffering of African Americans without addressing the causes. By Halford H. Fairchild, \f7 and \o7 Halford H. Fairchild, a social psychologist, teaches in the Pan African Studies Department at Cal State Los Angeles.
Wade Boggs Settles With Ex-Mistress By Catherine Gewertz and Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Van de Kamp to Open Lincoln Inquiry By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Gift of Music for Homeless : Shelters: Choir called a therapeutic tool for poor children suffering worries and fears of an adult world. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seeking Car of Fountain Valley Sex-Slaying Victim By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handicapped Funding Crisis Claimed : Welfare: A Tustin-based watchdog group threatens to sue, charging that state officials have violated the rights of the disabled who need better housing. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Council to Weigh Nightclub Permit
LA HABRA : Boys and Girls Club Changes Location By David F. Burke
SAN CLEMENTE : Public Invited to Growth Discussion
ANAHEIM : Budget Doubled for Water Consultants By Mary Lou Fulton
BUENA PARK : Hearing on Permit Denial Is Delayed
FULLERTON : Council to Consider Fireworks Display
MISSION VIEJO : Sobriety Checks Scheduled Friday By Frank Messina
SAN CLEMENTE : Council to Discuss Height-Limit Plan By Wendy Paulson
MISSION VIEJO : College Newspaper Protest Planned By Wendy Paulson
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Year-Round School Study Is Accepted By Wendy Paulson
TUSTIN : Group Has New Plan to Unite Council By Shannon Sands
Countywide : Hubbub at Postal Hub as Siege Hits By Tony Marcano
NEWPORT BEACH : Quake-Vulnerable Buildings Listed By Leslie Herzog
SANTA ANA : New Amnesty Rule Benefits Immigrants
More Computer Equipment Stolen From UCI : Thefts: Two offices are stripped of Apple Macintoshes in the latest in a rash of campus break-ins. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls League Gives Cheer to Buena Clinton : Charity: A Garden Grove High School social group brings gifts to the needy instead of simply contributing money. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Instructor Teaches Again as Storyteller By Herbert J. Vida
Nativity Scene Puts on Fresh Face, Thanks to Volunteers By Franki V. Ransom, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Is for Children, and Toy Stores : Holidays: Once again fad toys lead in sales as the shopping days dwindle and the rush to buy gifts for youngsters becomes hectic. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alabama Bombing of Judge Prompts Extra S.D. Security By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cabbies Give New Fare Plan a Cool Reception : Transportation: The MTDB proposal would create a two-tier, uniform structure, with one price for airport cabs and another, discount rate for city cabs. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney to Pay County $25,511 for Overbilling
State Delays Decision on San Onofre Discharge : Environment: The Regional Water Quality Control Board may hold a joint hearing with the Coastal Commission to look at possible pollution violations. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Says Settlement of Sewer Suit Is Near; EPA Lawyer Is Less Optimistic By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Council Tentatively OKs Anti-Graffiti Law By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Officials Not So Merry Over Judge's Christmas By Patricia Klein Lerner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hot Lab' Will Shut Down Next Year, Rockwell Says : Rocketdyne: The last active nuclear facility in the Santa Susana Field Laboratory will close after a final experiment, officials say. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Have Few Leads in Search for Girl By Yolanda Rodriguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Struggling Canoga Park Hospital Closes By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Hollywood Neighbors Learn Quake Aid By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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CSUN Faculty Split on China Exchange Plan : Teaching: The conflict is over a contract with the Chinese government to train educators. Some say it endorses a repressive regime while others say it provides academic opportunity. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Shot Outside La Jolla YMCA Club By Yolanda Rodriguez
Youth Dies as 2 Autos Crash on Way to Party
City Administrator in Palmdale Gets Raise
Dedication Held for Remodeled Courthouse
Short in Holiday Lights Causes $90,000 Fire
2 Judges Appointed to Superior Court
Burbank Council to Study Growth Curbs in Media District
La Jolla Institutions to Create Brain Research Center By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Say It Again, Sam, We Want to Get It Right By Garr Kluender
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Fullerton Can't Run With Rams, Loses, 84-55 By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Louisville Wins, Gives Crum School Mark From Associated Press
Long Beach Wins Easily as Freshman Impresses By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saints Knock Off Eagles, 30-20 : Football: Philadelphia fails in quest to wrap up NFC East title by losing four-hour game. From Associated Press
Bester Stops 45 Shots in Leading Toronto Over St. Louis, 6-3 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Dorsey Had to Work Game Plan to Perfection By Lonnie White
THE NBA : Recent Success Does Not Hide Fact Golden State Needs Help By Sam Mcmanis
Chargers Lose Games, Ortmayer Loses Job By Don Patterson
Bullets Reach .500 Without Injured Williams By Alan Goldstein, BALTIMORE SUN
Allen Rejects Offer by Long Beach By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU Women, New Coach Earn First Victory
SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Tarver Plays at His Best as Santa Clara Romps By Dave Mckibben
Valley Seeks Redemption at Own Basketball Event
Cal Lutheran Loses 10th in Row, 76-62
Sometimes, the Cheer Goes Out of the Holidays By Mike Downey
NFL Draft May Face Challenge : Football: Top college underclassmen are considering skipping senior seasons because of a possible rookie salary cap in 1991. By Elliott Almond and Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Season He Became Point Pivot : Lakers: These days Magic Johnson is playing so many positions, people are inventing new names for the roles. By Sam Mcmanis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George Allen Expected to Take Long Beach Job From Times Staff Reports
Ortmayer Dismissed by Chargers By Don Patterson
He Makes Sure They Know This Score By Jim Murray
Robinson Warming Up for Patriots : Rams: Coach makes case for his team faring well in New England's cold weather. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beating Giants No Small Task for Raiders By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rookie Ramon Ramos of the Portland Trail Blazers, in a...
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Falcons Are Hit With Another Tragedy
Jets Hire Dick Steinberg as GM; Patriots Threaten Legal Action \o7 Associated Press\f7
Loyola Marymount's Gathers Remains Sidelined for Oregon State Tonight \o7 Associated Press\f7
Margo Adams settled her palimony lawsuit against Boston...
COLLEGE DIVISION : La Verne Tries to Keep Going After Tragedy By Mitch Polin
ORANGE COUNTY 1990 : Business Is Booming for Sports : Outlook: With the dawning of a new decade comes the promise of a bountiful era for players and fans in the county. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nevada Las Vegas Down to 6 Candidates for Football Job Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY 1990 : Don't Expect Baseball Salaries to Hit the Roof in the 1990s, Agent Says By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson Is Warming Up for Patriots : Rams: Coach makes case for his team faring well in New England's cold weather. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adam Keefe Named Pac-10 Player of Week
Titans' Streak Grinds to a Halt By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Loss, Mater Dei Ranked No. 1 in Basketball Poll
Orange Coast Women Are Surprising Everyone but Coach By Steve Kresal
Walker's a Big Hit on Record Charts By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Dorado's Korte Is Double Threat By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Wins a Real Marathon
PREP ROUNDUP : History Repeats as Esperanza Edges Temple City
$6-Million Tennis Cup Play Set Despite Debate From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Reeves Isn't Planning to Retire From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : S.F. Ballpark May Be Back on Ballot if Foul Play Is Uncovered From Times Wire Services
Allen Takes on Big Challenge at Long Beach From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Boxer Guilty of Driving Drunk From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Police to Escort Soccer Team From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Schayes to Undergo Surgery From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Dravecky's Courage Wins Award From Times Wire Services
Russell Ousted as Kings' VP From Times Wire Services
Yount Signs 3-Year Pact With Brewers : Baseball: The Angels lost their bid to sign the American League MVP despite a rumored $16-million 5-year contract offer. Dodgers also left out. From Associated Press
Filion Wins 800 Races, Breaks Harness Record \o7 Associated Press\f7
LOS ALAMITOS : Palladay Road Looks Strong for Third Win
N.Y. Race Tracks Fire Pinkerton's
Hialeah Park Betting License Lifted : Racing: An emergency state order shuts down the historic track because it altered its schedule without approval. From Associated Press
Imadefender Wins Race \o7 Associated Press\f7
COMMENTARY : Bird Doesn't Soar as High as He Used to; and Celtics Languish By Peter May, THE HARTFORD COURANT
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