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What happened on December 23, 1989
ENTERTAINMENT
Bowery Theatre Finds a Home to Call Its Very Own By Nancy Churnin
The Set's the Star in 'Starlight Express' : Theater: When the $5-Million Andrew Lloyd Webber musical skates into Civic Theatre, it will have a few tricks it picked up from the movies. By Nancy Churnin
POP MUSIC REVIEW : LaBelle in Top Form at Universal By Connie Johnson
STAGE REVIEW : Vignettes of Family Ties at the Itchey Foot By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Playwright Feasts on the Underbelly of Corporate Life : Theater: The author of 'The Downside' draws his comedy from efforts to hide savage, primitive motivations. By Robert Koehler
For pro football fans, this Christmas weekend's gift is... By Steven Herbert
TV REVIEW : Bill Cosby's Special Salutes Choreographer Alvin Ailey By Lewis Segal
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Wise Guys Deliver Jokes to Rock Beat By Mark Chalon Smith
STAGE REVIEW : 'Kingfish' Arrives With Teeth Intact By Dan Sullivan, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
News Crews in War Zones Risk Their Lives Too : Media: When the Panama attack began, Noriega forces snatched five newsmen--even U.S. troops held three. The total number of war correspondents dead this year is 41. By Sharon Bernstein
Without Him, Sebastian Would Be Speechless : Movies: The actor who gives voice to Sebastian the crab in 'The Little Mermaid' goes largely unrecognized. But a videotape of his work was so exciting that Disney showed it to staffers for inspiration. By Kari Granville
Rockers on an Anti-Drug 'Stairway' : Pop music: New album features contemporary versions of songs associated with artists whose deaths were believed to have been linked to drug abuse.
The Fur Sound Returns By Chris Willman
She's Got a Big Fan By Susan King
Irrepressible Songster By Zan Stewart
Positive Reviews Have Henry Jaglom Worried By Michael Wilmington
Primi--Pasta to Go for Last-Minute Packers By L.N. Halliburton
Unemployment, Low Pay Still a Big Part of the Actor's Life By Dan Sullivan, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : A Second Cast of Principals in 'Nutcracker' By Chris Pasles
ART REVIEW : 'Past Lives' Explores the Terrors and Perils of Childhood By Kristine Mckenna
Exhibit Gives Full Scoop on History of Big Guy in Red Suit By Corinne Flocken
20 Years Ago, Erotic Swedish Film Was Seized After Showing at Balboa Cinema : Anniversary: "I Am Curious (Yellow)" brought a new level of sexual explicitness to mainstream movie houses. By Rick Vanderknyff
The Laguna Art Museum has received a challenge grant from...
NEWS
'End Hunger' Project
The Beggar of Television
Portrayal of Fur Trapping
A Crab's Color
Plan to Curtail In-Flight Newscasts Defended
Art From Europe
Center Should Offer Coffee to Concert-Goers
The Sudden Return of Singer Leaves Chorus for 'Holiday at the Pops' Out in the Cold By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Tree Disposal Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet, Susan Davis Greene and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times, Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Here Are Some Last-Minute Gifts for Those Who Love Boats, Fishing By Shearlean Duke
Out-of-Town Ticket May Be Fought Without Traveling to Court By B. Tam Nomoto
Corporate Holiday Largess Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet, Susan Davis Greene and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times, Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Orange County Hospital Births--november Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet, Susan Davis Greene and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times, Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
That No-Frills Haircut Is Getting Harder to Locate By Phil Sneiderman, Phil Sneiderman is a regular contributor to Orange County Life.
Ex-Actress Portrays Sex, Greed, Glitz in Newport Setting By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Have you had enough of mall madness during this holiday... Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet, Susan Davis Greene and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times, Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Food of Love : The Hungry Are Fed at Annie Mae Tripp Southwest Community Center By Lisa Mascaro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Discrimination Complaints Clipboard researched by Kathie Bozanich, Elena Brunet, Susan Davis Greene and Janice L. Jones / Los Angeles Times, Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times
Hardened Traditions Aren't Worth Keeping By Joseph N. Bell
Selling Pieces of Berlin Wall
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Selling Pieces of Berlin Wall
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Christmas Past and Present
Regulating Vocational Schools
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Christmas Past and Present
Cranston and Lincoln S&L Scandal
Selling Pieces of Berlin Wall
Christmas Past and Present
E. C. Dothard; Georgia Trooper Grazed by Bullet Meant for Wallace
Max Grundig; Radio, Television Pioneer
William W. Ray; Auto Museum Official
William C. Greenough; Former Head of Major Pension Fund
Last Full-Blooded Kwaaymii Indian Dies at 87 By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agnes Belushi; Mother of John and Jim Belushi
Soedjatmoko; Former Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S.
Stuart Novins; Former Moderator of 'Face the Nation'
Sadie L. Ornitz; Wife of Blacklisted Screenwriter
U.S. Rushes in Aid to Panama Government By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Conservation Plans Dusted Off by December Drought By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panama Bands Stage Bloody Attack : Combat: Troops believed directed by Noriega hit downtown. Continued resistance mocks U.S. claims that situation is under control. By Marjorie Miller and Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Romanians Topple Ceausescu Regime : East Europe: The dictator and his wife flee Bucharest as his 24-year tyranny comes to a violent halt. By Dan Fisher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Senators Face Ethics Inquiry Over Lincoln S&L By Tom Redburn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noriega's Inner Sanctum: Lair of 'Debauched Thug' By Douglas Jehl and Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anarchy Rampant in Chaotic Panama City : Lawlessness: Many in the city welcomed U.S. troops. But now they're paying a fearful price. By Richard E. Meyer and Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Peru Quits U.S. Drive to Smash Cocaine Labs By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Power Ends for Dictator, Wife Amid Chaos By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : 1,500 POWs to Be Screened at U.S. Camps : Captives: Some in custody are believed to have close ties to Noriega. By Robin Wright and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMBAT IN PANAMA : POWs Facing Evaluation of Their Loyalty : Detention: U.S. seeks to sort committed enemies from allies. At stake may be future civil order. By Douglas Jehl and Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Civilian Government Has Long Been Mere Facade for Rule by the Military \o7 From a Times Staff Writer \f7
Combat In Panama : Panama Update
COMBAT IN PANAMA : NEWS ANALYSIS : Daring U.S. Airborne Assault May Rewrite Military Textbooks By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Background
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Son's Call From Hospital Tells Family of Bullet Wound By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : U.S. Widens Hunt for Noriega to Mountains of Western Panama : Tactics: The general is 'turning out to be a lot tougher than we anticipated,' a U.S. official concedes. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Phone Lines Set Up \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Young Men Who Died: Views Through Tearful Eyes : Casualties: As their flag-draped bodies return, families and friends of men killed in Panama action remember them as high achievers and full of dedication. By Richard A. Serrano and Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Las Vegas Odds 3 to 1 Noriega Will Be Caught \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Washington Keeping Moscow Fully Informed About Invasion : Foreign Policy: U.S. officials hope candor will help climate of warmer relations. By Masha Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Political Changes Abroad Creating Heavy Demands for U.S. Aid : Budget: Officials see appeals from Panama and Eastern Europe competing with other deficit burdens. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : Panama Reopens Washington Embassy By Jill Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMBAT IN PANAMA : U.S. Investigators Start Uncovering Millions Stashed Away by Noriega : Drug money: Panama strongman may have funds hidden around world. And it may include investments in U.S. real estate. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Upheaval In Romania : The Romania Story
UPHEAVAL IN ROMANIA : Nationalist Turmoil Could Concern U.S. : Romania: Officials cite lack of democratic traditions in East Bloc country. Overthrow may affect Moscow more than Washington. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPHEAVAL IN ROMANIA : Romanians Find Bodies in Mass Graves : Massacre: Residents in center of protest district say between 2,000 and 4,500 people were slain by dreaded security forces. From Associated Press
UPHEAVAL IN ROMANIA : East Bloc, West Applaud Overthrow From Times Wire Services
UPHEAVAL IN ROMANIA : Albania--Stalinism's Last Outpost : East Bloc: Experts predict reform will be difficult to achieve in the isolationist country. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPHEAVAL IN ROMANIA : Tyrant Gone, Romanians Dance for Joy By Dusan Stojanovic, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Romania At A Glance
How Events Unfolded In Romania \o7 Associated Press\f7
Berlin's Historic Brandenburg Gate Reopens : Germany: Rain fails to dampen the crowd's enthusiasm as the symbol of a divided land gets two new border openings. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parties in Czechoslovakia Nominate Havel, Dubcek \o7 Associated Press\f7
British Boy Inherits $16-Million Mansion \o7 Reuters\f7
Soviet Jews See Anti-Semitism on Rise at Home : Judaism: Former refuseniks attend. But Sharansky is denied a visa. By Masha Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Reporter Will Go on Trip With Pope \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bolivia Plane Crash Kills 23; 2 U.S. Women Among Dead \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
One Killed as Draw Bridge Rises in Fog \o7 United Press International\f7
Mine Strike May Be Settled by Christmas From Associated Press
President Visits AIDS Patients in U.S. Clinic : Health: Bush urges compassion for victims of the disease. Researchers are called heroes. By Jill Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Recommends 16-Years for Driver in 27-Death Crash From Associated Press
Wilson Returns $16,000 in Campaign Donations From Lincoln S&L Owner By Keith Love, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Parents Protest Children's Removal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Maryland State Judge Injured by Package Bomb : Terrorism: The device is left on his doorstep. U.S. officials doubt that the latest attack is linked to four previous ones. By Sam Fulwood Iii and Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cold Records Fall in 129 Cities in 30 States From United Press International
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Train Engineer Not Tested for Alcohol From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Drugs Tests Blocked for Transit Workers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Appeals Court Blocks Assigned-Risk Increase : Insurance: Gillespie gains a temporary victory in battle to hold off rate hikes under Prop. 103. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Guilty in Pit Bull's Killing of Boy From Associated Press
GOP Agrees to Settle Poll Guard Suit By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Gunman in Santa Suit Who Killed 1 Man, Wounded 1 From A Times Staff Writer
Conservation Plans Dusted Off by December Drought By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcycle Officer Out of Intensive Care By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romanian Expatriates Pray, Rejoice : East Bloc: More than 150 refugees jammed into an Anaheim church to watch video recordings of the fall of 'the monster.' By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadly Battles Continue in Panama : Fighting: 2,000 fresh troops bolster U.S. forces. Capital in near-anarchy. By Marjorie Miller and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Forget the Cute Stuff--Just Get to the Facts
It's Really Un-Claire Where the Dodgers Plied Their Trades
Here's a Fund Way to Supplement NFL Draft
Television Could Have Cleared the Gray Area
Coliseum's Empty Promise Could Mean Empty Seats
Unsportsmanlike Writing Gets Literary Critique
It's Really Un-Claire Where the Dodgers Plied Their Trades
It's Really Un-Claire Where the Dodgers Plied Their Trades
Bowing Out With Bo Will Be Some Show
Bowing Out With Bo Will Be Some Show
Unsportsmanlike Writing Gets Literary Critique
Three Points of Light From John Robinson
Three Points of Light From John Robinson
Unsportsmanlike Writing Gets Literary Critique
CS Long Beach Enters the Age of No Reason
It's Really Un-Claire Where the Dodgers Plied Their Trades
It's Really Un-Claire Where the Dodgers Plied Their Trades
Pastors Skirt Social Issues in Sermons, Study Finds : Preaching: Mainline Protestants favor religious themes. Other topics are often left to community programs instead of pulpit pronouncements. By John Dart, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Analysts See Evangelical Growth, Catholic Strength in 1990s : Trends: The pattern of the last decade is likely to continue. No turnaround is expected in mainline denominations' slide. By Russell Chandler, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Church of the '90s Will Need to Get With the Video-Driven Generation By Russell Chandler, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Episcopalian Dissent Group Seeks to Grow From Religious News Service
Mormons Sending Milk to Armenia From Religious News Service
Catholic Homilies Criticized for Lack of Relationship to Daily Life By John Dart
Isolated in Anchorage Cloister, Nuns Say They Feel Closer to God By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catholic Mass From Soviet Union to Be Telecast in U.S. on Christmas Eve Associated Press
Christmas
HANUKKAH : Hanukkah, an eight-day Jewish festival, began Friday night.
Abortion Foe Terry Honored by Magazine Associated Press
Public Schools Urged to Teach, but Not Celebrate, Religions From Associated Press
The rise of the Religious Right coincided with the 1980... By John Dart
Have Good Laugh at Cartoon Series By Ellen Melinkoff
New Sunny Trail to Explore in Solstice Canyon By John Mckinney, \o7 McKinney is the author of hiking books and a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Gift Ideas to Help Out Last-Minute Shoppers By Barry Krause
PHOTO TIPS : Best Baby Pictures Are a Snap By Sandy Colton, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tiny Bit of Christmas Wrapped in Tradition By Patricia Hobbs Hendry, \o7 Hendry is a free-lance writer who lives in San Clemente. \f7
Sweet Sounds of the Season By Laurie K. Schenden, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Reaches Out : Community Service: There are many reasons for volunteering--making new friends, developing new skills, seeking new adventures or showing that you care to make the world a better place. By Colleen Bennett, \o7 Bennett is a free-lance writer who does volunteer work. \f7
\o7 Euryops pectinatus \f7 Euryops Evergreen perennial... By Judith Sims
Gardening : Dressing Up Household Plant Pots By Rosemary Knower, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Gardening
Gardening : Tips, Tools to Help Older Gardening Enthusiasts By George Bria, ASSOCIATED PRESS: \o7 Bria retired from the Associated Press in 1981 after 40 years that included coverage of World War II from Italy. \f7
Gardening : Moorten's Botanical Gardens Preserves the True Palm Springs By Cheri Rae, \f7 and \o7 Rae is the author of the recently published "East Mojave Desert: A Visitors Guide" (Olympus Press).
Compromise to Ease Family Holiday Tensions By Kate Callen, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Holidays Means Parents Must Use Care With Allergic Children : Health: Christmas trees are a major seasonal offender for children sensitive to mold and dust. By Sheryl Kornman
BUSINESS
Edison's Chairman Says He May Retire Next Year : Utilities: If a proposed $2.4-billion merger with San Diego Gas & Electric is still pending when Howard Allen turns 65 in October, the board may want him to stay on. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Previous Cipher Talks Failed, Archive Reveals By David Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Resorts International Files for Bankruptcy Under Chapter 11 : Casinos: The move was expected by many analysts. Merv Griffin's ailing company will continue operations during its reorganization. By Tom Furlong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Marketing Offensive Against Noriega By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Campeau Units Get Default Notices By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shearson Still Faces Some Tough Decisions By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liquor Advertising Flows Freely During Holidays, but Some Call for Temperance By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Durable Goods Orders Surge 5.1% for Month From Reuters
Edison's Chairman Says He May Retire Next Year : Utilities: If a proposed $2.4-billion merger with San Diego Gas & Electric is still pending when Howard Allen turns 65 in October, the board may want him to stay on. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pizza Hut Deal May Slice Off Piece of Domino's Market From United Press International
FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Dow Rises 20.26 to Finish Week With a Loss of 28.16 From Times Wire Services
Boeing to Lay Off 1,200: Boeing Co. plans to lay off about... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Braniff Chief Replaced: William McGee, president and chief... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
How the IRS Treats Foreign Property By Carla Lazzareschi
Archive, Cipher Tried Previous Mergers: Archive Corp.'s... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Dos and Don'ts of Electronic Tax Filing By Bill Sing
Guilty Pleas in Aerospace Fastener Case By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Columbia Picks New Agency for Tri-Star Ads From Staff and Wire Reports
Resdel Negotiating Contract With AT&T By David Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sakharov Street Dissonance : Unwelcome Ideas: Councilman Joel Wachs wants to name a street after Andrei Sakharov. Some merchants say the action would hurt their businesses. By Ellen Yan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Group Backs New Light Rail Line
Man Facing Sentence for Fatal Overdose Retracts Guilty Plea By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Family Reunion a Christmas 'Present From God' By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth Lawyer Faces More Charges By Patricia Klein Lerner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Past Presents of Christmas By Sebastian Rotella
Oxnard Man Dies in Moorpark Car Crash
Klvana's Bail Revoked, Request for Self-Representation Denied
Man Held Without Bail in Pacoima Killing
CSUN Student Dies in Head-On Car Crash
Attorney Says He Will Oppose Gallegly By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Newcomer Enters Race : 37th Assembly Race: Democrat Dennis Petrie acknowledges he faces an uphill battle in a largely GOP district. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catalina Backing Off From AQMD Battle : Pollution controls: Island officials and businessmen seem resigned to sharing an air district with smoggy L.A. By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All the Little Children By Al Martinez
Appearances are important in Lawndale, the city that once... By Steve Harvey
And So Another Paradise Falls
The Evil That Won't Go Away
An Objection Must be Raised
A Little Inspiration for Artists
A Hemisphere Feels Invaded : Latin America: Unilateral military action is horrifying to nations that have seen the U.S. fist before. A chill is settling on the Americas' political climate. By \f7 and Carlos Rico and \o7 Carlos Rico Is A Professor Of United States Politics and Inter-american Relations At The Collegio De Mexico. He Has Been An Adviser To Mexico'S Foreign Ministry.
Era Ends in Death of Last Full-Blooded Kwaaymii By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclist Charged in Bonita Death of Jogger By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCSD Scholars Are Split on U.S. Policy Toward China After Visit By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tensions Peak in Strike Talks at Union-Tribune : Labor: Late offer from management prompts last-minute negotiating session. By Michael Granberry and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Veteran Uses Siege to Vent His Frustrations With VA By Franki V. Ransom, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Prosecutor Convicted in Traffic Death Settles With Victim's Family for $225,000 By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Is Not Guilty in Triple Murder
SCE Accused of Stalling Merger Review By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some of Damaged Destroyer's Crew Makes It Home to S.D. for Holidays By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mass Set for Michael Lewis, Koll Co. Executive
Dorothy Dostal Dies; Founded School for Hearing Impaired
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Question of Priorities
New Golden West Foundation Leader Says 'Job Is the Highlight of My Life' By Herbert J. Vida
Upheavals Abroad Cast Shadow Over Holidays : Conflicts: Peace on Earth is elusive for many in Panama, Romania, El Salvador and the Philippines, and friends in the Southland share their anxiety. By John H. Lee and David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brink's Guard Kills Holdup Man; 2nd Flees By Paul Feldman and John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marines' Toys for Tots Leaves Many Christmas Wishes Unfulfilled By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing Lotto 6/49
Holiday Office Parties Lacking 'Spirits' of the Past By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tree Giveaway Spruces Up Holiday Spirit : Christmas: Fred Williams and the Bob Porter Foundation have a busy week in South L.A. Some people can't believe their eyes--and good fortune. By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convicted Robber Sues Police for Shooting
Never Read Buchwald Story, Murphy Says
November Restaurant Closures
Another Fertile Fruit Fly Found in East L.A.
County Panel Moves to Settle Embezzlement Suit
Unarmed Man Slain by Police After Traffic Stop
Obstetrician Loses Bid to Represent Himself
Adult Movies Filmed at YWCA Building : Pornography: The film maker says the nature of 47 videos shot in downtown mansion was no secret. Others disagree, and he's being investigated by police and sued. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Black Rag Dolls Bring Joy, Hardship : Race relations: Herman Charlton says he has endured unfair treatment while selling dolls. But he also says his work helps give black children a positive image. By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost Pet, Holiday Emotion Set Stage for a Con Game By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schabarum Rejects Remapping Settlement Before Trial By Cathleen Decker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Private Schools Allowed to Merge : Education: A judge refuses to block an all-girls school from combining operations with an all-boys institution. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa and Sunshine Expected in Southland By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murdered Woman Called a 'Martyr' By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hicks Appointed to Superior Court Bench By Rose Ellen O'Connor and Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hottest Spot in Continental U.S. Is San Juan at 82
Charities Report Drop in Toy Donations : Giving: Some agencies say contributions are down 50%. Fear of fraudulent solicitations gets much of the blame. By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pringle, GOP Agree to Pay $400,000 to End Poll Suit By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Puts Them Out of the Picture : Commerce: The Mexican Consulate requires on-premises photos of travelers, angering businesses that once offered them. By Greg Hernandez
FULLERTON : City Allocates $6,000 to Boost '90 Census
ANAHEIM : Chase Ends in Crash; Officer, 2 Men Hurt By Chris Woodyard
LA HABRA : Police Donate $500 for Needy Families
BREA : Marrow Donor for Teen Found By Tom Mcqueeney
Pupils Gather Food, Toys for the Needy By Leslie Herzog
IRVINE : Old City Hall Gets Some New Tenants By Len Hall
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Literacy Group Gets $5,000 for Center By Bill Billiter
NEWPORT BEACH : Chilling Prospects: Walruses' Ocean Dip By Marci Hanover
Offices, Services to Close for Holiday By Susan Davis Greene
2 Women Robbed at Teller Machines By Davan Maharaj
Irvine Co.'s Gift of Trees Criticized By Tammerlin Drummond and Rose Ellen O'Connor
GARDEN GROVE : Churches Provide Services for Needy
Rental Santa Suits Carry a Stiff Price By Wendy Paulson
SPORTS
Aztecs Are Totaled by UAB in Title Game By Cary Estes
SIMI VALLEY GIRLS' TOURNAMENT : Westlake Downs Simi Valley to Reach Title Game By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOSCO TECH TOURNAMENT : After Harbour Speaks Out, Camarillo Offense Opens Up in 71-63 Win Over Downey By Jeff Riley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal Lutheran Loses 12th in a Row
Heicke Lifts Glendale to Victory From the Foul Line By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Granada Hills' Glory Carries On By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION SOCCER PREVIEW : Hampton Boosts Teammates : Soccer: All-American midfielder has brought the abilities of Simi Valley players to another level. By Mike Glaze, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dual Standards Set Up for Division II Track Nationals By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Roy, Tutor Making Sizable Contributions By Steve Elling
SIMI VALLEY SOCCER TOURNAMENT : Simi Valley Grabs Gifts and Runs, 3-2 By Mike Glaze
Royal's Balanced Attack Leads to Soccer Win
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Defense Carries Santa Clara Past Rio Mesa, 59-37
At Least Somebody Had Presents of Mind to Take Care of Them By Dave Distel
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Poway Hasn't Got Enough to Stop Brown, Point Loma By Kim Q. Berkshire and Point Loma Tournament and In Other Kiwanis Tournament Games: and Santana 60, Fallbrook 44--rebecca Aase Came Through With 24 Points And 10 Rebounds To Lead Santana To Seventh Place. and El Cajon 54, Mount Carmel 50--in Its Victory In The Third-place Game, El Cajon Had Four Players Score In Double Figures: Debbie Duhaney (14), Heidi Holm (14), Julie Woodley (14) and Heather Holm (12). and Serra 61, Morse 54--in The Fifth-place Game, Lynn Thomes Scored 15 Points and Had Nine Rebounds For Serra (6-6). and Mission Bay 40, Patrick Henry 32--cyndi Cohen Scored 18 Points And Grabbed 15 Rebounds and Laura Foley Added 14 Points For Mission Bay (5-7). Jill Leininger and Tami Kotnick Led Henry With 11 Points Apiece. and San Dieguito 59, Vista 55--michelle Bumbrey Dominated For San Dieguito, Scoring 28 Points and Pulling Down The Same Number Of Rebounds In The Consolation Championship Game. and Consolation Bracket
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mira Mesa Wins by Playing as Oceanside Coach Feared By Hilltop 68, Coronado 62--carlos Gonzales Scored 23 Points, and Carlos Marques Added 12 For Hilltop, Which Finished Fifth. and Jim Lindgren and El Cajon Valley 49, Santana 46--el Cajon Survived A 16-9 Fourth Quarter and Held On To Claim Seventh. Gil Velasco Had 15 For The Winners. and "Midway From The First Quarter On We Really Played Heads Up," Chula Vista Coach Mike Collins Said. "I Was Very Pleased The Way The Bench Came In and Did The Job." and Chula Vista 83, Crawford 57--derek Chapman Scored 19 Points, And Carnell Penn Had 14 To Lead Chula Vista (7-3) To Third. The Spartans Led By Just 19-16 After The First Quarter But Outscored Crawford, 62-40, The Rest Of The Way. and Senior Guards Tracy Halton Had 23, and Tito Singleton Added 18 For Crawford. and In Other Chula Vista Tournament Games:
Miller Named Most Valuable by Chargers By Don Patterson
FULLERTON TOURNAMENT : Western Is Still Awaiting a Test After Blowing Past Fullerton By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Modena Wins in Three Overtimes
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Marina Proves It's a Team Game in Victory Over Long Beach Millikan By Stuart Matthews
El Toro Defeats Carson City, 59-50, in Tournament Final
Capistrano Valley Gets Healthy in Victory Over Corona del Mar By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Ocean View's Late Burst Finishes Gahr By Heather Smalley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Poly Holds Off Edison By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA QUINTA GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Jalewalia Most Impressive as La Quinta Beats Esperanza By Ara Najarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago's Blount Cleans Up on Boards
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Martin Scores Three Goals as Edison Romps
Brea Plays Giant-Killer Again in Two Overtimes By Donna Carter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Winning an Uphill Battle : Skiing: Phil and Steve Mahre were enjoying retirement after their Olympic successes in 1984. Now they're back battling slopes on the pro circuit. By Bob Lochner, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Ewing Has Become a Candidate for MVP By Alan Goldstein, THE BALTIMORE SUN
The Night Schmeling Risked All : Boxing: An old friend recalls how the former champion saved his life by outwitting the Gestapo in 1938. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Playoff Picture Will Get Clearer After Today By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers 0 for 9 on Road : NBA: Ron Harper scores 23 points and keeps L.A. close, but Mavericks get tough down the stretch for 101-92 victory. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Says Bad Rap Kept Him Out of NFL After '78 By Melvin Durslag
Once 1 for 20, He's Now One of a Select Few By Garr Kluender
UNLV Picks Notre Dame Assistant : Football: Jim Strong is selected to coach Nevada Las Vegas over five others, including CS Fullerton's Gene Murphy. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl Banks Is Dominating Again, and So Are the Giants By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Role Player's Dream Season : Patriots: Former Charger and Ram tight end Sievers rebuilds his reputation by leading New England in receptions. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Man's Rise and Fall Stand Tall : Decade in review: Rose's suspension from baseball and breaking of Cobb's record are voted top stories of the '80s. By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL : It's Cold Outside, but Kansas Is Hot Inside From Associated Press
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Pepperdine Routs Western Washington By Ray Ripton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Time for the Shootout at Westchester : College basketball: Loyola will be without Gathers in tonight's game against another 200-point candidate, Oklahoma. By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long-Range Goals Met by Guard : Record: Ohio University's Jamerson makes 14 of 17 three-pointers--and he sits out final 8:33 of game. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Propels Bulls Past Hawks, 125-113 By Dan Hafner
Lakers Put McCants on Injured List By Sam Mcmanis
NHL ROUNDUP : Late Goal Gives Canadiens a 2-2 Tie With the Sabres By Dan Hafner
This Time, It Was a Bronco Runaway : Pro football: Bobby Humphrey has given Denver's offense 1,100 yards and its defense some extra time to rest. By Bob Wolf, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Parcells Has Done the Job; Walton Hasn't By Joe Gergen, NEWSDAY
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HOLLYWOOD PARK : It Could Be Whittingham Weekend By Bob Mieszerski
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