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What happened on December 21, 1989
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Gang Member Acquitted by Jury in 1984 Massacre of Five Youths : Crime: Shootings were called among worst in L.A. street warfare. Man was one of three charged in deaths. JOHN JOHNSON and EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Things Hatching at Sea World's Penguin Encounter AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : Substitute Teacher Base Salary Raised
Jewish Group Sued by Alamo Jacket Firm HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Told to Get Stories of Shooting in Line, They Say : Law Enforcement: Three Torrance police officers fired for lying about the shooting of an unarmed man last year say investigators told them to meet and 'get your stories straight.' The police chief says they are lying again. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Backs Out of McColl Test Burn : Toxics: Ogden Environmental Services cites financial and scheduling reasons for withdrawing. Its decision delays the dump cleanup. STEVEN R. CHURM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hells Angels Leader Enters Guilty Plea
Notes on a Naked Clerk AL MARTINEZ
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Nears Hiring of Administrator BILL BILLITER
2 Men Arrested in Ride-By Purse Thefts
GARDEN GROVE : Bid to Use English on All Signs Dropped JAMES TORTOLANO
A Home at Last Perry C. Riddle
So Many Questions Right Now
TUSTIN : Complaint Filed in Election Day Change SHANNON SANDS
Toys 'r Beer? : Gift Taking: The thieves took his van, his family's gifts and two six-packs. They drank the spirits and left the cheer. ELLEN YAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Questions Miraleste Report
Good-Neighbor Policy or Just Plain Madness? From an editorial in the British newspaper The Guardian
SAN CLEMENTE : Height Plan to Get Further Hearing
Both Sides Agree--They Dislike Growth Plan CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cooler Weather Helps Keep the Lid on Medflies
The Agony Still Facing Romania
Meeting Slated on Handicap Housing BILL BILLITER
Ecology Survey: At the Crossroads
Ecology Survey: At the Crossroads
Ecology Survey: At the Crossroads
Ecology Survey: At the Crossroads
Activists for Handicapped Protest at Judge's Home
3 on Council See Prop. 13 Breach in Low-Income Housing Fund Plan LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Firefighters Live High to Aid Injured ALLISON SAMUELS
Port Commission Backs Deal to Dismiss Airport Noise Suits ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Music Man Makes Half Notes Whole Again HERBERT J. VIDA
Lottery Results
Council Bloc May Seek Ouster of Port Panelist : Politics: Larsen is under fire for changing his stance on naming Convention Center in honor of Dr. King. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riddle
Peninsula Hotel Plan Cut, But OK Sought for Houses TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religious Leaders Urge Council to OK Ethics Plan
Fear Remains in Wake of Girl's Disappearance YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rubber Duckie Plea Fails to Sway Council to Let Tame Birds in Pond GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Purchasing Chief Guilty in Port District Scam
Central America and East Bloc
Electroplating Firm's Sewer Permit Revoked
118 Arrested Protesting U.S. Aid to El Salvador
Sunshine Canyon Landfill Gets 1-Month Operating Extension
County to Provide 10-Acre Site for Abused-Children Center GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced in Rape, Robbery
Central America and East Bloc
FULLERTON : City Hall Will Close Through Holidays
Jewish Leaders Reject Apology by Lariat Editors, Ask for Retraction : Journalism: Rabbis and others meeting with Saddleback's student editors want stronger admission of error. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Overturns, Killing Saugus Man
Sleeping Voters
Car Injures Man in Costa Mesa; Murder Attempt Suspected
It May Have Been Heaven-Sent, but We'll Still Pay a Price : Panama: Bush was not being a wimp this time. Still, the action carries the look of cleaning up the Gipper's mess. GREGORY F. TREVERTON, Gregory F. Treverton, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, served on the National Security Council during the Carter Administration. He is the author of "Covert Action: The Limits to Intervention in the Postwar World. (Basic Books, 1989).
Torrance Delays Park Del Amo Building Plans JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Ideas
Purpose of Carnivals Clouded : Politics: Mayor Tom Bradley's name was removed from flyers advertising fund-raising events. Money garnered for his campaign may not have been properly reported. RICH CONNELL and JOEL SAPPELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Christmas Doll : At 84, She Turns Out Exquisite Toys for Needy Children BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polliwog Park Limited to Migratory Water Fowl
Tragic Combination: Girls, Boy With a Gun Dianne Klein
Drive-Through Fast-Food Eatery in High-Rise OKd
LA HABRA : Troubled Students Have Special Classes DAVID F. BURKE
City Officials Approve 'Drug-Free Zones'
'Permanent Makeup' Made Legal
Westlake Village Bans Menorah in City Hall LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Employees in Carson Learn Their Insurer Is Not Solvent : Government: The state has taken over Pacific Standard Life Insurance Co. However, worried employees are being reassured that they will lose no money. GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Stuart Karl to Testify Publicly, Judge Rules ERIC LICHTBLAU
Dear George: Make It Fun, OK?
YMCA Offers Children Holiday Overnight Stay
Immediate Asbestos Treatment Urged for Nine Public Buildings : Health: The cancer-causing agent was outlawed by federal law in 1979, and older structures are being tested. GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Hurt, Pet Python Killed in Apartment Fire
CSU Trustee Apologizes in Degree Furor : Education: Lansdale says claim of AA certificate was unintentional and offers to appear before the state senator who demanded her resignation. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Daylong Standoff Ends Without Fight CHRIS WOODYARD
Beilenson Among Few to Question Panama Invasion : Congress: Democrats Berman and Waxman join Republicans Gallegly, Moorhead and Thomas in supporting the President's decision to send troops. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Seven Meet Sister They Never Knew LISA MASCARO
Burglary Term for Accused Killer
'Rambo Santa' Arrests 2 Suspects SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY
Just Cause Kept the Canal From Noriega's Grasp : Panama: Military force had only recently become a politically viable option, indeed probably the only viable strategy that might be effective. HENRY J. HYDE, Rep. Henry J. Hyde of Illinois is the ranking Republican on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Foray for Panama's Democracy Wounds Constitution Here : Panama: Only Congress has the power 'to declare war.' But most members weren't even informed until the action had begun. MATTHEW ROTHSCHILD, Matthew Rothschild is managing editor of The Progressive magazine in Madison, Wis
ORANGE : 147-Unit Condo Project Approved
Santa Offers Presents to Aid Cause of Janitors : Labor: His visits to L.A. office complexes turn out to be a campaign to pressure cleaning firms into recognizing union. BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
City Agrees to Delay Random Drug Testing
2nd El Segundo Refinery Fire Keeps Chevron Production Slowed GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Menorah Will Be Installed in Park LILY ENG
Reversal of Rape Award Protested : Disabled: A Superior Court judge finds protesters at his house. Court officials and some handicapped activists condemn the rally. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Wife of Serviceman Wins Ruling on Access to Pension : The Military: Appeal court grants divorcee share of retirement pay despite her failure to file for it by the deadline. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Planning
Driver Killed in Amtrak Crash Mourned by Family, Neighbors JIM CARLTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening Hearts and Gifts : Christmas: Pacifica High students adopt handicapped and underprivileged kids for a holiday that brings smiles all around. TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversial Public Defender Transferred From Van Nuys Court PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTD May Give In to Shared Subway Role : Transit: Board will meet today to reconsider a construction peace plan offered by the county Transportation Commission. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Guilty for Second Time in Plane Murder JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conscience
Tuna Boat Damaged in Panama Canal Explosion; Crew Unharmed GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
False Injury Claims Cost RTD $205,000, Prosecutors Charge LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defensible, but Only to a Degree : Panama: Noriega's state of war could not be tolerated very long if the canal's neutrality were truly to be protected. Still, the legal case is far from sound. DAVID J. SCHEFFER, David J. Scheffer is a lawyer and a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington.
Man Sentenced in Death of Bystander
NEWS
COMBAT IN PANAMA : 'Operation Just Cause'
'It's Been Worth It': Bush : U.S. Troops Take Control of Panama From Associated Press
WORLD : Life Terms for Bondage Slayers From Times wire services
Long Beach : Council Will Make Public Note of Lawsuit Settlements
Top Football Coach, Back, Lineman Honored : Glendora's Dean Karnoski has gone from the bottom to the top in coaching with a first season 0-9 record to this year's 12-1-1, best in the valley. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Franklin Looks a Lot Like Team of the Decade GARY KLEIN
NATION : Driver Guilty in Fatal Bus Crash From Times wire services
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Panamanian Military 'Decapitated' by Coordinated U.S. Strike MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monroe Commemorative Holds Special Interest DON ALPERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noriega Flees; Reward Posted : 15 GIs Killed as U.S. Forces Topple Panama Regime : Latin America: Key objectives achieved, Bush declares. White House offers $1 million for information leading to dictator's capture. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Powered Autos Come Back Strong PHIL SNEIDERMAN
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Top Latin Leaders Roundly Condemn U.S. Military Attack : Panama: Officials across the region assail the intervention. They predict a crisis unless American troops withdraw quickly. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics May Not Affect Philately BARRY KRAUSE, Krause, a free-lance writer and a member of several national stamp-collecting organizations .
Top Awards Go to Paramount, Poly and Gahr
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : Alive With Hope PAUL DEAN
On Mean Streets, the Cold Is a Killer : Homeless: Police have seen an increase in exposure and hypothermia deaths. And the demand for emergency shelter has increased by 25%. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Operation Just Cause'
Father of Marine Killed in Panama Says Invasion Was Right Decision United Press International
West Hollywood : Recycling Program Begins
Man's Heroism in Pulling Motorist From Burning Car Is Saluted by County JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fleas Vulnerable at Larval Stage DR. GLENN ERICSON, Ericson, a practicing Orange County veterinarian, is immediate past president of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assn
Taking the Arts to the People : Steve Mellow's Never Met an Audience He Didn't Entertain JEAN HASTINGS ARDELL
Culver City : Trash Pickup Dates
Increased Aid to Fire Departments Puts County Red Cross in the Red
Opponents Find Fowler Has Great Heart GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : LAGUNA BEACH : Compromise Struck on Senate Election From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gardening Books : This List May Plant Some Ideas for Christmas Gifts ROBERT SMAUS, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
Pontiff and Others Join in Condemning of Romania From Associated Press
Pasadena : Funds OKd for Census Plan
BOOK REVIEW : A Fundamental Paradox With Wit RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
SOUTHLAND : Encinitas Ticket Wins Lotto From Times wire services
State Agency Weighs Major Health Study MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Phone Lines Established for Inquiries on U.S. Personnel United Press International
Test Burn at McColl Waste Site Canceled : Environment: Firm backs out in dispute with EPA over funding. The action may delay a final decision on cleanup of the Fullerton dump. STEVEN R. CHURM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Most Refuseniks to Be Allowed to Emigrate, Soviet Deputy Says From Times wire services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Freed Casolo Hits Lecture Trail From Times wire services
Talk Is Risky--That's a Quote JOSEPH N. BELL
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : Caught in a Crunch ELIZABETH VENANT
Quake in Southern Spain Reuters
Gorbachev Blasts Break by Lithuanians From Associated Press
Maker Recalls Possibly Tainted Cajun Food Associated Press
Artesia : Moratorium Placed on Last Vacant Commercial Parcel
Region : Ferguson Candidacy OKd
Orange County 1990 : THERE'S NO STOPPING THE GROWTH
Sexual Harassment Can Be Costly JEFFREY S. KLEIN
Enlightening Yule Gifts Worth Thinking About MIKE SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Voting Day Change Sought
Beverly Hills : 2 to Lead Parcel Tax Drive
Plan to Refill Reservoir Draws Protest : Monterey Park: As workers repair cracks, residents and city officials vow to close it permanently. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : A Time of Exultation NIKKI FINKE
Orange County 1990 : RACIAL LINEUP CHANGES
18 Die in Brazil Floods Reuters
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Volcano Quiet but It Closes Oil Facility From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Terrorist Suspected in Pan Am Bombing Convicted in Sweden Associated Press
Arcadia Delays Decision on Home Sizes SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. A-Arms Plants Badly Contaminated, Panel Says; Cleanup May Cost $100 Billion EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uranium Level Remains High in Tahoe Well From Associated Press
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : 2 Major Worries BETTIJANE LEVINE
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : Positive Thinker DAVID LARSEN
State Clears Way for Ferguson to Run for Senate DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
LOCAL : Blast in Granada Hills Probed From Times wire services
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : Zigs and Zags BEVERLY BEYETTE
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Khashoggi to Travel on 'Electronic Bail' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
"This building gets you excited." DOUG SMITH
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Finally, Opposition's Endara Gets His Chance : Panama: The new president, who won election by 3-1 margin, has little government experience. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Not Tempted by Cash--Cruise From Times wire services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Nicholson Likes Where He's At From Times wire services
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Majority of Lawmakers Hail Bush's Move SARA FRITZ and SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lithuanian Party Cuts Its Ties to Moscow MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Letting the Cat Into the Bag Is No Easy Assignment JACK SMITH
Panel OKs Open-Space Agreement JANE BAILIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pico Rivera : Hearing Planned Jan. 16 on Ways to Use Federal Funds
Culver City : Deadline for Tax Refunds
Claremont : Ex-Mayor Back on Council
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : Predictions of Violence BOB SIPCHEN
'Clipboard' Page on Figures About AIDS
Mayor Kell Story Taken to Task
Money Can Still Buy a Lot
Traffic Violations Just the Beginning
Coverage of Alzheimer's Exhibit
Killer Susan Atkins Fails in Parole Bid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : A Darker Outlook BETH ANN KRIER
McClintock Heeds Request to Quit as GOP Caucus Whip MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minnesotans Get Apology From Sen. Durenberger Over Finances From The Washington Post
Japan to Repatriate 301 Chinese 'Boat People' From The Washington Post
Region : Church Aids Food Bank
Big One at the Plant
2 Anti-Nuclear Groups to Join in Hearings
Malibu Group Sues to Force Cityhood Vote : Politics: Incorporation backers want an April vote. They say the County Board of Supervisors has violated a state law by delaying a decision on an election date. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County 1990 : SIX-FIGURE HOUSEHOLDS
Tougher Standards for Vans Proposed Associated Press
Motion Made to Relax Building Moratorium SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds
NATION : Leona Rejects Plea Bargain From Times wire services
Volunteers Get to Know Their Trash STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marina del Rey : Drop in Crime Reported
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Thatcher Alone in All-Out Support for Attack DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bhutto Opponent Slain Reuters
Titan 3 Rocket Launch Delayed for Week Associated Press
Reporting the Story of the Decade GARRY ABRAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : FRONTERA : Killer Susan Atkins Fails in Parole Bid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Enough Is Enough,' President Declared JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Duarte : Computer Loan Plan Set
FBI Probes Letters Declaring War on U.S. Courts : Terrorism: The notes were sent in August. They could bolster a theory linking recent bomb deaths to hate groups. LEE MAY and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Van de Kamp Rejects Blame in S&L Losses : Thrifts: Attorney general denies that advice from his office allowed additional junk bond sales to retirees. He points finger at legislation that deregulated thrifts. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Shift to Civilian Rule May Mean Wider U.S. Role TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush Dumps Foe but Acquires a New Set of Panama Problems DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trustee Issues Apology Over Claim of Degree RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 for the '90s : Be They 9 or 89, Individuals Harbor Strong Ideas About What the Future Holds : Passing the Baton MICHAEL QUINTANILLA
Gunfire Protects Looters Ransacking Pricey Shops From Reuters
NATION IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Live Animal Burial Charges Investigated From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hacienda Heights : Board Election Canceled
Baldwin Hills : Increase in Crime Reported
Compton : Truck Firm Gets 2nd Chance to Bid on Auto Plaza Land
Free Ride Offered Holiday Drinkers
SPORTSCOPE : Control of Boards Key to Pepperdine-Santa Barbara Game
Jailhouse Toyland : County Inmates Help Out Santa by Building Gifts for the Needy JOANNA MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Armenia Sister City Studied
Bell : Police to Buy Radios With Cash Seized in Drug Raids
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Noriega's U.N. Ambassador Appeals for Truce DON SHANNON and JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Midwest Cold as Much as 30 Degrees Below Normal From Associated Press
Compton : Oil Recycling Firm Fined for Fouling Air by School
Westlake Village Turns Down Menorah Display LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Bush's Grandson Hurt Skating From Times wire services
Home Is Where Office of Future Is : Jobs: Ventura County employees may be soon 'telecommuting,' working from home and communicating via phone, fax and computer. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Czech Communists Dismantle Its Hated Private Army Force From Times wire services
LOCAL : Hit-and-Run Fatality in Orange From Times staff and wire service reports
Simi Valley Council Tentatively OKs Anti-Graffiti Law LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests Begin on New Gas System at Landfill : Trash: A sports complex may reopen at Scholl Canyon if the methane-collection apparatus works as well as Glendale officials expect. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money Can Still Buy a Lot
A Teacher's Patience Pays Off With Small Gains--but Will They Last? TRACY KIDDER, Tracy Kidder graduated from Harvard, studied at the University of Iowa and served as an Army officer in Vietnam. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose previous books include "Soul of the New Machine" and "House."
Santa Monica : Christmas Tree Recycling
Judge Is Eulogized for Reasoned Rulings LARRY GREEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Explosives to Clear River Ice Rejected From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Investigators Trying to Learn Why Truck Was on Tracks DAN MORAIN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pasadena : Inspections to Be Reviewed
Pirate Ships, Legos and the Cycle of Life : Blocks: James Inglese returns to childhood, spending his days building Lego creations that he won't share with his grandson. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Panama's Economy Left Crippled by U.S. Sanctions, Flight of Capital ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top-of-the-Line Waxes Suggested RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Panama Story
Venice : 5 Essayists Win Float Ride
Bell Enacts Limit on Residential Density : Growth: New ordinance to take effect Feb. 7 also will double the amount of open space, including parks, in high-density areas. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping Medical Students Relate : Caring: Working with the terminally ill, future doctors see themselves through patients' eyes, and experience the importance of bedside manners. from Times Wire Services
Videodiscs Are Helping Bring New Life to Learning SIMSON L. GARFINKEL, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Montoya 'Wanted to Be a Millionaire' : Corruption trial: Former aide provides some dramatic testimony. In the process, he admits to taking a little for himself. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holidays Mean Caution for Allergic Children : Health: Christmas trees are a major seasonal offender for children sensitive to mold and dust. SHERYL KORNMAN
'Crafty Devil' Noriega Foils Seizure Plans JOHN M. BRODER and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gadfly,85,Earns Long Beach Council's Respect If Not Its Action on Homeless Issue BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Council Veterans Accept Court Rule to Not Run Again MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raising Kids: Some Insights : Disciplining Your Preschooler and Feeling Good About It by Mitch Golant and Susan K. Golant (Lowell House: paper, $9.95). ROSELLE M. LEWIS
Odds & Ends Around the Valley Compiled by Marci Slade
Toys, Black Ties Mix at Annual Bachelor Bash DAVID NELSON
WORLD : Akihito Enthronement Date Set From Times wire services
Christmas in Prison : The Inmate Choir Will Sing Carols, But They Won't Have a Tree at Pitchess Honor Rancho DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'It's Been Worth It': Bush : He Vows to Press Hunt for Noriega From Associated Press
Witnesses Tell of Night of Terror, Destruction : Panama: Residents report being torn from sleep by the thunder of gunfire and by U.S. warnings to evacuate. TRACY WILKINSON and RICHARD E. MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL : Tarzana Man Arrested, Accused of Making False IDs for Students From Times wire services
'80s a 'Lost Decade,' Famine Agency Says United Press International
Whittier : Isuzu Office Sends Convoy of Toys to Bay Area Shelters
Pan Am Bombing Victims Mourned on 2 Continents From United Press International
Cold Feet in the Delivery Room AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
30 Years Later, Yorty Switches Stand on Trash JOHN KENDALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claremont : Property Assessment Study
FISHING NOTES : Anglers Spot First Migrating Gray Whales Close to Shore Dan Stanton
Saving School : Nursery Scrambles to Raise Money Before Lease Runs Out JANE BAILIE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Give Mixed Reviews to Cable Coverage MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE HOSPITALS : Medicare Death Rates: 72 Facilities Exceed Predictions ROBERT STEINBROOK and ROBERT J. VICKERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
British Right-Wing Upset With Hong Kong Immigration Policy From United Press International
Ceausescu Returns, Blames 'Fascists' : Romania: More protests reported as emergency is declared. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troops Fire on Protesters in Bucharest : East Bloc: Widespread demonstrations reported throughout Romania. Troops refusing to fire on demonstrators were executed, reports say. From Associated Press
New Judge Has Smoking History but That Doesn't Put County Out of Joint From Associated Press
'It's Time to Pay,' Jury Is Told in Fatal Bus Crash From Associated Press
Czechoslovak Communists OK New Leader From Reuters
SCIENCE VOLCANOLOGY : Eruption Preceded by Small Boost in Gravity THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
TV Gives Pomona a Whole New Look at City Officials MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Near Disney World United Press International
Missions Set the Tone for San Diego DIRK SUTRO
Timber Industry Attacks Owl Proposal From Times Wire Services
Boy Faces Manslaughter Charge in Mall Slaying SONNI EFRON and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Legality of U.S. Invasion Spurs Debate DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Tabloid Admits Error in Trying to Link Schwarzenegger to Nazis From Times wire services
Japanese Suicide Sub Found Off Madagascar Reuters
12-Year-Old Boy Faces Charge of Involuntary Manslaughter SONNI EFRON and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allen Expected to Attract Big Financial Help PAUL McLEOD and DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
McDonald's to Be Razed, Rebuilt
NATION : 5.2 Quake Jolts Alaska Region From Times wire services
Understanding AIDS : Victim of 1980s Plague Helps Schoolchildren Grasp Its Impact MARY R. HEFFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey : Rockwell Employees Give $1.6 Million to Charities
Hungarians Learn English By Teaching Classes in U.S. BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monrovia : Pamphlets on Businesses
ARCHITECTURE REVIEW : No Coherence in Center Plan : Design: The second phase of Escondido's Civic Center complex appears to have attractive outdoor spaces, but other elements appear problematic. DIRK SUTRO
Below Zero Arctic Air Freezes Most of U.S. Solid From Associated Press
Two Germanys Preparing for Major Spy Swap : Diplomacy: The exchange, involving 28 people, is meant to provide a clean slate for East-West cooperation. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Computer Link to Levine
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Invasion Gives New Meaning to 'Live' TV THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Orders New U.S. Embassy Office Building for Moscow From Associated Press
Stella Gibbons; Author of 'Cold Comfort Farm' From Times Wire Services
College, School Workers to Vote on Scrapping Merit System LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Bader Joins Recall Drive
Britain to Grant Citizenship to Colony's Elite : Hong Kong: London's plan applies to fewer than 4% of the residents. The 'strictly limited' program comes under immediate attack in Commons. DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywoodland Group Acts to Preserve Neighborhood : Development: The proposal they submitted to the city restricting development was lost in a shuffle of paper work. But a residents group has rallied under a new leader and expect action on the plan by next summer. CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandatory Recycling of L.A. Household Trash OKd FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE HOSPITALS : Medicare Mortality Rates: 72 Facilities Top Predictions ROBERT STEINBROOK and ROBERT J. VICKERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMBAT IN PANAMA : U.S. Journalists, Other Foreigners Detained NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton : Officer Put on Leave During Check of Assault Complaint
Pasadena Plans Drug-Free Zones Near Schools VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reader Complains of Stumbling in the Dark HERB HAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Combat In Panama : Chronology Of A Crisis: 1978-89 From a Times Staff Writer
SPORTSCOPE : Cal Poly Women's Basketball Team Hopes to Stop 3-Game Skid Against Santa Clara
Albert C. Wedemeyer, 92; Soldier-Diplomat Helped Shape Postwar Policies From a Times Staff Writer
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Panamanians Have a Long History of Dependence on U.S. : Diplomacy: Intervention goes back to Teddy Roosevelt's 'big stick' policy. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Club No Gets a Yes From Teetotaler Teens R. DANIEL FOSTER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Canal to Be Put in Panamanian's Hands as Scheduled; Operations to Resume Today RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Foul-Up' Lets Liquor Taxes Go Untapped : Government: Officials mistakenly told distributors not to collect levies on sales to military bases. Now the state has to try to recoup $7 million that wasn't collected. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Returning to Yesteryear With the Toys of Childhood : Collectibles: In a trend that's part nostalgia, part profit, demand for yesterday's playthings is up. DAVID LUSTIG, Lustig is a regular contributor to Valley View.
Lynwood : School District Awards Pact for 3-Story Headquarters
Moorpark Amends Rent Control to Settle Suit : Housing: An out-of-court settlement will allow the city's only mobile home park owner to raise rents. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merchants Brace for Whittier Quake Code TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County 1990 : Challenges : Community Leaders Project the Big Issues Facing the County
Pasadena : City Loosens Rules for Tents
NOTEBOOK : Up, Down Oxnard Perplexes McCarthy SEAN WATERS
'Go Slow' Club of Runners Is Fast Company PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Officials Want to Move Welfare Office : Redevelopment: Glendale officials plan to relocate the welfare office. The county, however, has not yet consented. MARTHA WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gifts Sought for Incarcerated Youths
Disney Look Sweeps Decks Clean : Grooming: That wholesome look began taking effect this week at the Queen Mary and Spruce Goose attractions. But some employees may lose their jobs rather than comply. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Loses 2 Starters to Illness; Harbour Sets School Scoring Mark STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man-Made Snow Creates White Magic at Park
Back, Coach of South Gate Get Top Awards
Simulated Sun Making SAD People Happy JAN HOFMANN, Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County Life
High School Basketball Preview : Frontier League Teams Will Chase Santa Clara Again JEFF RILEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Early Signs Point to Fillmore as Top Title Contender JEFF RILEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Officials Not So Merry Over Judge's 'Gifts' PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Against Mother of Truant Girl Dismissed LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena : Lot Sale Aids Decker House
Pasadena : Task Force on Development
Style Sets the Beat at Wayne Shindig ANN CONWAY
Rescue Mission Should Be Moved, Blight Study Says CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Sentenced in Slaying : Justice: A computer analyst's son is sent to the California Youth Authority for killing a classmate who wore a rival gang's jersey. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bookworm Heaven : Business: West Hollywood has an unusual number of specialty bookshops. Literature lovers can walk less than a mile to sample the arts, mysteries and metaphysics. CLAY EVANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills' Stars and Image Shielded by Ex-Police Chief JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ivy Leaguers Meet for Fun, Nonprofit PAMELA MARIN, Pamela Marin is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Repair Work on PCH May Take 5 Months
Youth Will Be Tried as Adult in Beating Death LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County 1990 : Life in the Year 1999 DENNIS MCLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clients Prove Disabled Can Make a Fashion Statement : Catalogues: Everest & Jennings' flashy Avenues line markets to the wheelchair-bound who want functional, but stylish dress. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Awards : Venice Co-Coaches Al Dellinger, Tony Chretin Honored, long With Louis Jones and Santa Monica's Eric Banducci : Preps: The Glen Davis award, for the top high school player in Southern California, was given to the late Kevin Copeland of Dorsey. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hot Lab' Closure to End Nuclear Work at Rockwell Site : Rocketdyne: Company ends silence on future of the last active nuclear facility in the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
San Diego College Basketball : Tonight's Highlights
LIFTER : 'Troll' Is a Big Man in Weightlifting : Power-Lifting: Jerry Subin, a powerful 5-foot, 2-inch lifter who competed successfully in the Soviet Union, believes in hard work and opposes the use of muscle-building drugs. GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chapman Wins a Game With 15 Technical Fouls CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Hilton on Middleweight Card From Times wire services
Gee, a Guy Ducks Out for a Little Bit, and Look What He Misses DAVE DISTEL
E. Germans Support Olympics in Berlin From Associated Press
Long Trip Ends With Long Game : Lakers: Johnson, Worthy help tired Los Angeles overcome hot-shooting Timberwolves in overtime, 106-97. SAM McMANIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Bell to Sub for Bucs' Testaverde From Times wire services
Familiar Surroundings Bolster Cole's Efforts : Prep basketball: Fans at this year's Orange Holiday Tournament will hardly recognize Orange Lutheran standout. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nunn Injured; Fight With Starling Postponed
Here's How to Have a Good Super Bowl JIM MURRAY
USD Women Off to Unprecedented Start JIM LINDGREN
Serra Leads Division VII Team With 6
THE SIDELINES : Redshirt Forward Leaves USC From Times wire services
Raider Bid Doesn't Depend on Browns MARK HEISLER
Charles Town Suspends Racing After Dispute From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Wins Second Game in Row
Injured Chang Hopeful He Can Play in Davis Cup THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Bird's Answer: 40 Points in 113-109 Victory DAN HAFNER
Autopsy for CSUN Football Player Gray Rescheduled
NHL ROUNDUP : Whalers Beat Bruins on Francis' Late Goal DAN HAFNER
Bel Ray Wins N.J. Futurity by a Neck
Impact of Harris Felt Immediately at CS Long Beach MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Women Fall to Santa Clara
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Freedom Bowl's Star May Lack Time to Glow HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BANNING TOURNAMENT : Jefferson Gives Grant a Cold Dose of Reality BRIAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Gill Scores 27 as Illinois Defeats Missouri From Associated Press
Times Honors Top Prep Coach, Back, Lineman of Year ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McElroy Ponders His Football Future : Raiders: Three veterans have cloudy status going into final regular-season game Sunday against the New York Giants. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Refuses to Reinstate Hialeah License
Big 10-Bound Penn State Gets Pink Slip From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL : Maybe It's Time Playoff Tiebreakers Were Settled on the Field BOB OATES
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Patrick Henry Reaches Final, Will Play Poway
'Russell Era' Ends as Failure in Sacramento JOE HAMELIN, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Allen Foundation in Danger of Losing Tax-Exempt Status MARK LANDSBAUM and ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Washington Charged With Beating Wife From Associated Press
Coach's Growl Just a Whisper of Former Self Associated Press
Dodgers Pick Up Free Agent Brooks From Staff and Wire Reports
Chargers Put Three in Pro Bowl : NFL: Williams, Miller and O'Neal are honored. But everybody wants to know why Gill Byrd was left out. BOB WOLF
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Crowell Tries to Lift Desire to Level of Talent at San Fernando
Lisa Leslie Wins Dial Award
NFL's Quarterbacks Knocking on Wood : Football: There have been few serious injuries--and only one season-ender--so far this year. The league credits rule changes. MICHAEL WILBON, THE WASHINGTON POST
SWIMMING : Australian Had His Timing Down, but His Record Bid Is Up in the Air IAN JAQUISS
PREP ROUNDUP : El Dorado's Roth Is First Goalie This Season to Blank Foothill
THE SIDELINES : Arizona Assistant Ron McBride Hired as Football Coach at Utah From Times wire services
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Tsuji's Three-Point Flurry Gives Rancho Alamitos the Bolsa Grande Title DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Fund-Raiser Faces Difficult Task With Gusto BARBIE LUDOVISE
COLLEGE HOCKEY : Michigan State Makes It Look Easy in 7-4 Win Over Alberta NAOMI TWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY GIRLS' TOURNAMENT : Westlake Still Perfect After 47-44 Victory Over Ventura DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY COLLEGE TOURNAMENT : Balance the Key in Valley Win GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Forget the Monday Night Highlights; How About the Lowlights? STEVE HARVEY
Chapman Wins Game That Has 15 Technical Fouls CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Valley Tops Ventura for Riverside Title, 84-65
Dodgers Trade Marshall, Pena to Mets : Baseball: Los Angeles gets center fielder Juan Samuel from New York in exchange for outfielder, relief pitcher. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP NOTES : Team Heeds Coach's Advice, Shooter Gets Ball ROB FERNAS
Arizona Suspends 2 Football Players Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kostoff Gets 40 Points, but Edison Rolls Past Capistrano Valley, 82-59 TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCC Lineman Warady Signs With Ball State
SKIING : Resorts Plan for a White Christmas BOB LOCHNER
'Naked Racism' Threatens Soccer Club : South Africa: Team may be sold or disbanded. It has been banned from home stadium because Pretoria officials do not want crowd of black fans. From Associated Press
Everett Has Big Numbers, Except in Voting Column : Rams: Quarterback's statistical edge over Majkowski isn't enough to earn a spot on the Pro Bowl roster. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Beal Helps Short Lineup Stand Tall for Canyons
THE SIDELINES : Ramon Ramos Drag-Racing Told From Times wire services
Magazine Rates Camarillo No. 1 in Cross-Country
Edison's Brandon Jessie Finds His Game Despite Mother's Misgivings : Basketball: Son of former Ram receiver Ron Jessie leads the Chargers in scoring in only his second year of organized play. HEATHER SMALLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Herrick Dissatisfied With Big Hart Win JEFF RILEY
Carson Quarterback Shakes Defeat, Helps Basketball Team Win ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clark Is The Man in The Bubble : Basketball: The adults have resolved their differences, leaving Christian High and its new superstar, Tony Clark, free to have some fun on the court. SCOTT MILLER
UCLA Women Lose to Ohio State, 66-57
All He Needed Was Coach Who Knew How to Use His Talent GARR KLUENDER
Cain More Than Able to Play Senior Tour : Golf: Stockbroker never competed on regular tour, but he's holding his own with 50-and-older set. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Upheaval in Europe More Than Political, Olympics Will Show TIM LAYDEN, NEWSDAY
HOLLYWOOD PARK : A Shortage of Jockeys Hits Track BOB MIESZERSKI
BUSINESS
Panama Business Offices Shut; Canal Closed Briefly : Latin America: The U.S. attack further strains a business community hurt badly by feuding over economic sanctions and Panama's countermeasures. JONATHAN PETERSON and BRUCE KEPPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Expansion Turns American Into a Major International Airline DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stroh Will Shut Van Nuys Plant, 390 to Lose Jobs : Brewing: Intense competition within the beer industry and a declining share of the Western market helped force the closure. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell, WABCO Form Joint Operation United Press International
Archive May Be Trying to Buy More Than Rival in Cipher Data DAVID OLMOS and CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
P.M. BRIEFING : Import Prices Increase a Little From Times wire services
Sony Plans to Build Plant in Singapore From United Press International
STOCKS : Market Ignores Panama Crisis; Dow Dips 7.68 From Times Wire Services
Ford Aerospace Contract
Disney Shares Take a Dive : Wall Street: Heavy selling by Japanese and others is blamed. Several investment houses have removed the stock from their 'recommended' lists. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businesses Scale Back '90 Investment Plans From Associated Press
Quiksilver Finishes Fiscal Year With Record Earnings From Times Staff Reports
Banking/finance James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
It's Already 1992 for Card Companies ALISA SAMUELS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : FNN to Buy Stock Data Service From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : Moderate U.S. Growth Forecast From Times wire services
Fed's Action on Reserves Signals an Easing of Credit From Reuters
Personal Income Up, Consumer Spending Bounces Back 0.7% From Associated Press
U.S. Asks Taiwan to Cut Tariffs on 960 Products From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : China Loans Likely to Resume From Times wire services
Seoul Signs $4-Billion Deal for McDonnell Fighter Jets From Staff and Wire Reports
Wilkinson Sells Non-European Share of Firm From United Press International
Hughes Group Wins 2nd Big Job in Month DAVID OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Paris Paper Strike Turns Violent From Times wire services
Guaranteeing Diplomas Called Good Business : Education: Some schools will take a graduate back and sharpen certain skills, if the employer finds them lacking. And checking a newly hired worker's school records is highly recommended. LUCIA MOUAT, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
EEC OKs Veto Power on Mergers Inside Bloc Associated Press
Upjohn Will Close Plant, Take $200-Million Charge From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Rise in S. Korea Home Car Sales From Times wire services
Revised GNP Figures Show 3% Growth : Economy: The Commerce Department says an improved trade picture boosted third-quarter results. From Reuters
Bechtel to Manage Building of Japan Airport Terminal LINDA WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Sears Expands Employee Stock Ownership, Cites Tax Break From Times wire services
Banking/finance James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Turks Go for Gold, Mistrust Paper Stocks : Precious metals: The government is urging investment in certificates, but people have yet to take a shine to them. From Reuters
Amiga Pioneers Desktop Video Technology RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
$10-Million Fine Levied on Nelson Bunker Hunt : Commodities: The fine settles a case in which the Texan was accused of rigging the silver market. The penalty is the largest ever assessed by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panama Canal Reopened for Daytime Traffic From Reuters
Hughes to Build $91.5-Million Air Defense System : Jobs: The contract with Taiwan provides an important boost to the Fullerton-based subsidiary, which, since 1985, has been forced to employ 5,000 fewer workers. DAVID OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patent Lawsuit Seen as Driving Takeover Offer DAVID OLMOS and CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BANKING/FINANCE : First American Will Spend up to $5 Million to Repurchase Stock James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Owner Says Ms. to Publish Bimonthly From Associated Press
Why Beauty of Scientific Models Is Often Only Skin Deep MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Micro-MRP Inc. Sale United Press International
Donald Trump Is One of 6 Bidders for Bloomingdale's From Times Wire Services
Suppliers Under the Gun on Quality Standards : Manufacturing: To compete with the Japanese and others, big American companies have had to develop ways to ensure that their products are reliable. Many now demand that firms that sell to them do the same. CINDY SKRZYCKI, THE WASHINGTON POST
Christmastime-Only Stores Proliferate : Retailing: Businesses utilize the built-in advantage of mall crowds by setting up temporary outlets and bypassing the cost of a permanent store. LUZ VILLARREAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peter Jovanovich Named Harcourt Brace President
UAL's Largest Shareholder Gives Unions Ultimatum : Airlines: Coniston said it might help finance an employee stake. But it will press for a financial overhaul if unions don't make a bid by Jan. 8. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Controlled by KKR Nearing Bankruptcy : Securities: A planned debt swap by Hillsborough Holdings is in doubt. Bondholders are worried about the firm's junk bonds and a lawsuit. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
DANCE REVIEW : 'Nutcracker' Effort Is Modest to a Fault CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Makarova's 'Swan Lake' on A&E, Nureyev's 'Nutcracker' on Bravo LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Stage CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Line in New Play Upsets Mailer 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
Pop/rock 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
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Theatre/LA Breaks Even on Awards; Reading to Benefit Shakespeare Festival/LA SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
'Prom Night' Exhibit Captures the Gawkishness of Teen-Agers CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Dirty Dozen Hopes to Keep 'Em on Their Feet DIRK SUTRO
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Bernstein Sets Berlin Concerts From Times staff and wire service reports
Turner, Douglas Turn Friendship Off Screen Into Sparks on Screen RONALD CLARKE, REUTERS
Tv & Video CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video 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
TV REVIEW : Pay-Per-View a Poor Medium for Drama of Stones' Concert ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Would-Be Concert Conductors Learn the Way at SDSU : Music: Graduate program teaches the fine art of leading an orchestra under the direction of a veteran of musical combat. KENNETH HERMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : A Romantic Tragedy in the Grand Manner KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daughter Wins Sole Title to $100-Million Presley Estate From Associated Press
A View From the Hotel: Reporting the Panama Conflict HOWARD ROSENBERG
ABC News Official Freed, CBS Producer Missing From Associated Press
ART REVIEW : LACMA Surveys 150 Years of Photography SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
'My Left Foot' a First Film That Wins Respect for Its Makers : Movies: For $3 million, a novice producer and director pull together the story of an Irish artist crippled by cerebral palsy. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Penn, Sans Teller, Plays Coach House Tonight With Comedian Steven Banks : Rock: It's music, not magic or comedy, that has pair barnstorming the country before going back to their regular roles. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Orange County Bands Just Echo the '50s Surf-Rock Sound of Dick Dale : Music: Charity benefit proves a showcase for 17 bands on the program. MIKE BOEHM
SHORT TAKES : Manager Says Eddie Murphy Never Liked Buchwald's Story From Times staff and wire service reports
SHORT TAKES : Paula Abdul to Sell Diet Coke From Times staff and wire service reports
Kirov Debut for Rev. Moon's Prima Ballerina : Ballet: Religious leader says his daughter-in-law's performance in 'Giselle' in Leningrad will be an 'important moment' in his relations with the Soviets. DONNA PERLMUTTER
FOOD
Easy, Elegant Raspberries, Chocolate Sauce
Decorative, Tasty Christmas Torta DIANA SHAW, Shaw is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles
Gingerbread Adds Zest to Celebrations
Peaches Melba For Holiday Parties ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cookies Capture Flavor of Christmas ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pecans Added to a Family's Favorite Pineapple Pie Dessert
L.A. Foodbank Expands Service DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nutrition: From Suds to Soda Pops JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking the Lumps Out of Gravy JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For New Year's Eve Imbibing, It's Best to Choose a Dry Champagne DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Christmas Feasts : The last thing anyone embroiled in normal Christmas Day festivities needs is to be responsible for getting a huge holiday dinner on the table. That's why it's wise to choose a menu built around foods that require only a modicum of attention while they cook. BETSY BALSLEY, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Truly 'Hot' Yule Treat From Poland : Dessert: They are dark brown and boast an extraordinary assortment of spices, including pepper and curry. BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quick Breads, Muffins and Cookies Help in Hanukkah Celebrations : Holidays: Baked goods including Soofganyot and cranberry muffins are favorites when families gather for the eight-day Jewish holiday. JUDY ZEIDLER, Zeidler is a food writer and cookbook author
Raisin Pudding Heats Up in Only 12 Minutes JEAN ANDERSON and ELAINE HANNA, Anderson and Hanna are nutritionists and cookbook authors specializing in microwave cookery
Traditional Kosher Products Appear Poised to Compete With 'In' Foods : Trends: The strictly prepared food is becoming increasingly popular with a larger number of non-Jewish consumers. IRA RIFKIN, Rifkin is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles
A Hint of Ginger Spices a Holiday Rugelach BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tofu Is Good Substitute for High-Fat Dairy Products in Dessert Recipes TONI TIPTON
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