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What happened on November 28, 1989
BUSINESS
Summit Health Hires President to Nurse Firm Back to Life JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scott Paper to Expand Production of Tissue From United Press International
P.M. BRIEFING : British Press OKs Ethics Code From Times Wire Services
Automobile Sales Fall 6.1% From Associated Press
Newport Company to Renew Bid to Get AIDS Drug OK'd GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ATI Medical's Profits Soar for First Quarter
Policies Put Consumers in Credit Card Catch-22 : Identification: Customers find themselves on merchants' marketing lists after complying with demands to produce more than a driver's license. ALBERT B. CRENSHAW, WASHINGTON POST
Terminal Data's Earnings Plunge 97% for Period
Trade Deficit Climbs .7%; Both Imports, Exports Set Records From Associated Press
1st Convention Center Show Is Ready to Open : Boats: The San Diego International Boat Show will launch the still unfinished center on its official career. GENE YASUDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Syncor Board Approves Employee Stock Plan
METALS : Gold Declines in a Round of Profit Taking From Reuters
American Ecology Sells Waste-Processing Unit
Carter Hawley's Sales Rise 4.7% for November STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Profits Soar at Toshiba, NEC From Times Wire Services
UCLA in Accident Study
P.M. BRIEFING : Japanese Auto Exports Plunge From Times Wire Services
Home Resale Pace Highest Since January From Reuters
Fed Pulls Cash From Banking System Again From Reuters
Chinese Students in U.S. Colleges
STOCKS : Dow Climbs 19 Despite Mixed Signals by Fed From Times Wire Services
Dow Rallies, Stalls, Rallies Stalls: Gains 7.04 to 2,702 From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : High Court Rules U.S. Can Take Part of Firm's Hostage Award From Times Wire Services
Thrust System Contract
Digital Gas Study
OPEC OKs Oil Deal; Emirates Will Ignore It From Reuters
FHP Will Help Manage HMOs Serving Xerox : Health: FHP is working to build a network of management affiliations throughout the West that it can market nationwide. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Newspaper Chain Buys Weeklies From Times Wire Services
HomeFed to Buy Another Small Thrift : Expansion: Agreement to acquire six-branch desert country S&L marks HomeFed's second acquisition announcement in two months. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Possible Sale of Chip Firm Stirs High-Tech Policy Debate CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Detroit Papers Avert Strike From Times Wire Services
European Community Signs Major Trade Accord With Soviet Union From Associated Press
Fiat to Produce Cars With Soviet Union : Trade: The deal calls for production of 300,000 cars a year. Italians are hoping for a bonanza. From Reuters
Advertisers Hope Regional Campaigns Will Get 'Em Where They Live BRUCE HOROVITZ
Airline-Safety Law Opens Market for Dynatech JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Firm Acquires 51% Share of Enercell
Morgan Grenfell's White Knight Offers $1.48 Billion From Associated Press
Freedom Newspapers Buys Suburban Weeklies JIM CARLTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OSHA Needs Muscle to Reduce on-the-Job Injuries HARRY BERNSTEIN
P.M. BRIEFING : Gallo Expands by 1,000 Acres From Times Wire Services
Designers Seeking a Safe Computer Keyboard : Ergonomics: Ideas kicking around are for a computer that will transcribe written or spoken words. Innovations, however, are meeting resistance. RONALD E. ROEL, NEWSDAY
Senate Leader Urges President Bush to Fire M. Danny Wall WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Challenges Wells Fargo Hiring, Lending Practices JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quirky Si Newhouse Becomes a Media Power : Publishing: The owner of the New Yorker, Vogue and Random House builds his empire through experimentation. In the process some heads roll. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/technology David Olmos, Times staff writer
Chevron Plans $1-Billion Worker Stock Program : Energy: The company will buy newly issued shares, putting 16% of outstanding stock in employees' hands. Analysts say the move would make a takeover more difficult. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit-Troubled Trade School Poorly Run, Critics Charge : Lawsuit: Former employees and students of United Education & Software's National Technical Schools paint a grim picture of a mismanaged operation. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nordstrom Employees File for Back Pay : Labor: Employees complain that they are required to put in unpaid overtime to keep customers happy. Now they are seeking $1 million in compensation. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/technology David Olmos, Times staff writer
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Pager Can Receive Message Without Operator, Firm Says David Olmos, Times staff writer
Specials Aren't Enough for Dick Clark's Firm : Entertainment: Dick Clark Productions is looking for a successful series to boost its earnings. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denting the Market : CarFaire Gives Owners a Chance to Showcase Their Used Cars JANICE L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hits Prove Hard to Find at Dick Clark Productions : Entertainment: Performance has been mediocre since the company went public in 1987. Attempts continue to launch a successful game show or sitcom. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CYPRESS : Council Elects Age to Serve as Mayor
Father, Son Safe After Ill-Fated Outing MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Cajon
Drug Tests Next for LAPD?
Time and the Deep Winters AL MARTINEZ
Gallegly's Chief of Staff Quits, Says Family Prefers West Coast ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Approval Expected for Garage Plans
Pack Rat: He Homed In on Good Stuff : Technology: In 39 years at Hughes, scientist hated to see things thrown out. Now, his scavenged collection of sensor devices is being turned into an exhibit. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANA POINT : Control of Private Park to Be Weighed
Man Pleads Guilty in Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
County Praises Pact on Elsmere Landfill While Criticism Grows STEVE PADILLA and JIM QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COUNTYWIDE : Cable TV Firms Consider Rate Hike GEORGE FRANK
BREA : City to Seek $980,000 for Housing Loans
San Diego
The 'Rascals' Are Out, but Who's In? : India: Voters were upset with government on all levels; the Nehru dynasty may be finished. PAUL H. KREISBERG, Paul H. Kreisberg is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington.
A New Order May Not Need Much Order : Summit: It may be time for leaders to muse about effective world government. But under present conditions, that goal could be a bad idea. JOHN MUELLER, John Mueller is a professor of political science at the University of Rochester and author of "Retreat From Doomsday: The Obsolescence of Major War" (Basic Books, 1989).
COUNTYWIDE : Workshop Is Jan. 6 on Congestion Plans JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Five Minutes to Midnight
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback College Paper Wins Again
County Poll Gives Edge to 2 Tax Initiatives : June ballot: One proposal would decrease residential property taxes. Another would raise gasoline taxes. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Westlake Trustees OK Merger With Harvard
SAN CLEMENTE : Results of Growth Study Will Be Given
Burbank Council to Vote on First Raise Since '85 CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Wilderness System for Nevada
Challenger of Holocaust Accused in Temple Fracas
Term Slashed in Stolen Navy Jet Parts Case
SANTA ANA : Arena Expected to Add 244 Jobs, Traffic MARK LANDSBAUM
Countywide
Brothers Aid Elderly Saugus Couple, Donate Mobile Home, Furniture, Rent
NEWPORT BEACH : New Mayor Vows to Leave Positive Mark MARCI HANOVER
Man Answers Door, Fatally Shot in Head
Tijuana
Sen. Glenn in Pasadena to Reassure Doubters
TUSTIN : Schools to Preview Sex Course Material
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Above All, a Park for the Public
U.S. Suit Accuses Hughes of Lying About F-15 Parts
Newport Moves to Begin Talks on Bay Club Lease DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Mount Patrols for Holiday Crime MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Trustees to Discuss School Protection TOM McQUEENEY
Santa Ana Winds Prompt Fire Alert JIM CARLTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rubber-Check Writers Are Bounced Into Jail : Crime: D.A.'s investigators armed with 200 warrants arrest 13 in the San Gabriel Valley. The sweep is scheduled to expand into L.A. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Family Still Hunting for Lost Boater MATT LAIT
Intensive-Care Nurse Arrested in Drug Use PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mixed Rulings on Drug Arrest Issue : The courts: One judge allows attorneys to probe enforcement practices. Another denies move to dismiss case against Latino defendant. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Gunmen Killed in Attempted Holdup at West L.A. Jewelry Store
Deluxe Chinese Meal Feeds Charity's Pot HERBERT J. VIDA
ANAHEIM : Woman Gets Prison for Embezzlement CATHERINE GEWERTZ
Torrance Ordered to Pay Trial Cost of $2.1 Million
Schools May Sue in Text Furor TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense in Religious Kidnap Trial Seeks to Blame Victim TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : Council to Select New Slate Tonight PEGGY HESKETH
UCSD Chinese Students Seek Help From Bush : Dissent: The pro-democracy movement in China could be threatened if students in the United States are required to go back to their homeland after their studies are completed, students maintain. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repeated Medfly Spraying Is Generating a Howl STEPHANIE CHAVEZ and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
N. County Prepares for Aerial Spray STEVEN R. CHURM and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Amtrak Sewage Disposal Focus of Investigation JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Renters to Protest 9% Increase Notices LEN HALL
Downhill in Central America
Dropout Problem Burdens Junior Highs : Education: Rate is put at 7.4% in L.A. District, raising questions about how the schools are run. Officials struggle to understand the scope of the difficulties and to make the classroom more appealing. ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Defenders Lose in Campaign to Reassign Judge : Courts: The attorneys called for the transfer after he had their colleague pulled from a courtroom. The county's top judge changes assignment policy instead. PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Our Forces' Restructuring: Thinner, but Still Fit to Fight : Defense: A Eurasian balance of power will be easier to maintain; other military roles abroad are losing justification. STEPHEN M. WALT, Stephen M. Walt is an associate professor of political science at the University of Chicago.
Day-Care Center Shut; State Widens Investigation : Molestation: A second man is charged. Closing of the Echo Park facility catches parents unprepared. ANDREA FORD and HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hole Found in Base of Garvey Reservoir
CYPRESS : Parking Lot Yields a Bounty of Arrests
Couple Urge Boycott of Goods Made in Japan JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Trial Ordered in 'Halloween' Murders DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Say Slain Mother Drove Son Over the Edge : Crime: An Escondido man has been charged with murdering his mother, but some say the son had also suffered, by putting up with his mother for so long. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans for Bicycle Trail Abandoned : Development: Aliso Creek Golf Course owner and resort enthusiasts celebrate as officials withdraw plans for a trail that would have cut through the course. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Begins in Stunt Woman's Suit Over 'Airwolf' Accident GABE FUENTES and NICOLE YORKIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER and Nicole Yorkin's last story for this magazine was "Taking Back the Parks."
Vietnam Pilot's Ashes Scattered From Ship Named in His Honor From Associated Press
Torrance Told to Pay Trial Costs JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Brother Held in Teacher's Death CHRIS WOODYARD
SPORTS
Goalie Fuhr Shuts Down Red Wings in 6-2 Win
Concerned USD Braces for Santa Barbara JIM LINDGREN
Harness Legend Sold at Auction : Horse racing: Bankruptcy forces sale of former champion Niatross. But the $1.35-million deal is not yet final. From Associated Press
TAC Suspends 3 for Substance Abuse
Counterpoint Ken Davis, Hartford Courant
Giants' Free Agent Candy Maldonado Signs With Indians Associated Press
Everett Receives Some Credit for Flipper's Record : Rams: John Robinson makes sure his quarterback isn't overlooked during celebration of receiving-yardage mark. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jets' Coach Goes Back to Future RICH CIMINI, NEWSDAY
Cordero Guides Whodam to an Easy Victory at Aqueduct Associated Press
THE NBA : Ferry Ride in Rome Is on Back of Shaw SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
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Lottery Head Wants NBA In, Blazers Out From Associated Press
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Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Plant Takes Lead After First Day of Globe Challenge DAN BYRNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NFL Says Official Erred in Call Against Bengals From Associated Press
Colorado Ranked No. 1 in Both Football Polls
Keefe Sparks Stanford Past UC Irvine, 70-57 STEVE LOWERY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pringle Receives Big West Honor
UCLA, Pepperdine to Meet in NCAA Women's Volleyball
THE SIDELINES : Patriots Coach to Be Rehired From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Long Live College Football Bowl Games JOHN EISENBERG, BALTIMORE SUN
Names in the News
THE SIDELINES : Dorsett Sees End of Grid Career From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : USC Places 2 All-Americans From Times Wire Services
NBA ROUNDUP : Pacers Slip by Bucks, 101-97 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Owens Scores 33 as No. 1 Syracuse Wins From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Dallas Wants to Trade Tarpley, Maybe to Clippers or Warriors From Times Wire Services
Sumo Wrestling Titlist Earns Congratulations From Bush GARR KLUENDER
Tarpley Winks at Trouble JIM MURRAY
Names in the News
GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW : La Quinta's Jalewalia Returns and She's Even Better DONNA CARTER and BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Zendejas Tells NFL Eagles' Players Admitted Bounties From Associated Press
Henderson Expected to Sign Today : Baseball: Report says free-agent outfielder will get $3 million a year from Oakland Athletics. From Associated Press
Chargers' List of Mistakes Grows : NFL: Inefficient offense dooms Chargers to their sixth non-winning season in past seven. DON PATTERSON
UC Irvine Team Arrives Home as Champions MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michican State and Smith Win Alaska Shootout 73-68 From Associated Press
Kentucky Football Coach Has Quit, TV Station Says Associated Press
Henderson Agrees to New Contract With A's From Associated Press
La Habra's Gonzales Stays Close Regardless of His Competition MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruelas Brothers Head Reseda Card
Keefe Returns Home to Lead Stanford Past UC Irvine, 70-57 STEVE LOWERY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USIU Wins Ugly but Easily Against Sonoma RICK HAZELTINE
Mission Viejo, El Toro to Play at OCC Friday
COLLEGE DIVISION : Her Consistency Over Years Leads to 400 Victories MITCH POLIN
49ers Beat Giants, 34-24 - Pro Football: Montana throws three touchdown passes in powering San Francisco, which blows lead, then recovers for victory. BOB OATES, BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports Betting Considered a Threat to Racing Industry : Wagering: Sports books probably would divert money from race tracks, some horsemen say. JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Let It Ride: Baze Is Best Jockey for Your Dollars JOHN CHERWA
Trojan Women Begin Stanley Era With a Win PETE THOMAS
Fountain Valley Forfeits 3 Victories After Using an Ineligible Player TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kite Flying Atop Golf World With Feet on Ground : Golf: Everybody thought this consistent contender was through at the age of 39 after he blew the U.S. Open. But now he's the PGA Tour's all-time leading money winner, and he did it his way--with hard work and little fanfare. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dave Murphy Resigns as Simi Grid Coach After Six Seasons TIM BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Clears Manning to Play : Clippers: Injured forward will be available 15-to-20 minutes per game beginning Wednesday against Milwaukee. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Everett Receives Some Credit for Flipper's Record : Rams: John Robinson makes sure his quarterback isn't overlooked during celebration of receiving-yardage mark. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Trickle Oldest Rookie of Year From Times Wire Services
Anderson Suits Rams Swimmingly MIKE DOWNEY
Denver Is Foe, Not Shanahan : Raiders: Shell, players avoid bulletin-board fodder concerning their deposed coach, now employed by Broncos. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lendl, Becker Set to Send Masters Out in Style THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greenberg Offers Unique Perspective : Baseball: Former player agent, son of Hall of Famer, pupil of Giamatti moves to New York to become deputy commissioner. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foreign Offer to Add Florida Track to Stable : Horse Racing: Bertram R. Firestone and Japanese company try to buy Gulfstream Park in competitive racing area. From Associated Press
Brea-Olinda's Trakh Is Guarded, but His Team Appears the Best DONNA CARTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brix Comes Back Strong in State Cross-Country Championship HEATHER SMALLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Three Coaches Say They Will Leave Football Positions LAURA PALMER
Rona Quits on the Eve of Negotiations ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : 2 ABC Crash Victims Identified From Times Wire Services
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Trying to Keep Up With Venice's Jones Is Impossible LONNIE WHITE
What Touts Offer Winners, Losers? : Racing: Taking a look at the performance of five prognosticators who sell sheets at Hollywood Park. JOHN CHERWA
Coleman Helps Stop Trojan Collapse : College Basketball: He scores 26 points as USC holds off Prairie View A&M, 77-70, in season opener. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Stop Playing Games Over Payoffs to College Athletes MIKE LITTWIN, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Falcons Coach Campbell Quits : Football: He wants to give the last-place team a chance to 'get on with the future.' From Associated Press
Saddleback Gets Nod to Rise Above Parity BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Marines Disposed of Waste Illegally, Officials Charge JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Therapists Begin Taking a Dim View of Divorce JOAN LIBMAN, Joan Libman writes about family issues for the View section.
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Marilyn and Joe's Bed for Sale From Times Wire Services
'Fly-by-Night' Cholesterol Testing Poses Health Risks, Officials Warn ROBERT J. VICKERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debutante in a Seamy Subculture WANDA URBANSKA
'Hot Goods' Law Revived as Anti-Sweatshop Tool : Garment trade: Authorities turn to 1938 statute to prosecute sweatshop owners and clothing manufacturers who profit from wage and labor abuses. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gandhi Party Defeated; Foes Plan Coalition MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summit Aside, Navy to Carry Out Trident Test MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Buckey Jurors Return Sealed Verdict, Stuck on Another Count From Times Wire Services
O.C. Transportation Panel Studies Fees for Drivers JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Quayle Attends Kin's Rites Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Detroit Papers Merge as Strike Talks Go On From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD : Pope to Seek Vatican-Soviet Ties From Times Wire Services
U.S. Threatens U.N. Over PLO Status NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Principal Raps Artist for Remark From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Taiwan Stock Plunge Hurts Party From Times Wire Services
Bush Honors Oklahoma Couple Associated Press
Moms: No 'Safe' Time for Cocaine : Health: Recent research has found that just one hit of cocaine taken by a pregnant woman can do irreparable damage to her fetus. SUE MILLER, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Troops Forced Way Into Clinic, U.N. Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Friends Mark Birthday of British Hostage Associated Press
Senate Considers Limit on Presidio Closure From a Times Staff Writer
LOCAL : Man Arrested After Car Thefts and Attack on Ex-Wife, 2 Others From Times Staff and wire service reports
Soviets Approve Economic Reform for Baltic States Associated Press
THE MALTA SUMMIT : Gorbachev Faces Crucial Year as Economy Worsens MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Communists Approve Czech Coalition Rule From United Press International
Lungren Wants Users Targeted in War on Drugs : Candidate: The GOP contender for attorney general proposes forfeiture of privileges, such as driving a car. He urges a change in focus of programs against drugs. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Regans Pay Cash for Pricey Lot From Times Wire Services
Mrs. Bush Takes a Bumpy Ride to Crown National Yule Tree From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : BAY AREA : Utility Wins Right to Use River Water From Times Staff and Wire Reports
LOCAL : Home Sales in Orange County Take a Drop of 12% in October From Times Staff and wire service reports
LOCAL : Eu's Son Running as Republican From Times Wire Services
Opposition Boosted by Hungarian Vote : East Bloc: The first free voting since 1945 dealt a blow to Communist reformer Imre Pozsgay. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Abu Nidal Reportedly Dying of Cancer in Libyan Hospital From Times Wire Services
High Winds, Icy Roads Shut Schools as Heavy Snow Buries Plains From Associated Press
Syria Troops Pour Into Lebanon as Aoun Defies Firing Reuters
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : BAY AREA : Prison Guard Foils Escape by Killer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cristiani Aide Assassinated in El Salvador From Reuters
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Rules on Ownership of Assault Guns Hit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Salvador Missiles Are on Bush's Summit Agenda JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'No Surprises' at Summit Despite Hype, Bush Insists From United Press International
Lebanon's Aoun Refuses to Leave Presidential Palace; Vows to Fight From Associated Press
Kohl Tells Plan for Informal Federation : Germanys: Western chancellor links unification moves to free elections in the east. From Associated Press
PERSONAL HEALTH : Office Party Is a Source of Anxiety During Holidays KATHLEEN DOHENY
Wall of Names Lists Winners in a Game of Tag ROBERT A. JONES
NATION : Liver Transplant Complications From Times Wire Services
Shuttle Lands Late but Safely in Windy Desert SEBASTIAN ROTELLA and JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Maltese Agog Over Summit : Tiny island abounds in broiled pigeons, saints and siestas. But no traffic lights, thank you. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Brush Fire in Valley Controlled From Times Staff and wire service reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : JORDAN : Hussein Promises Greater Freedom From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dispute Over Opera Dooms Plan for Reunion of Korean Families : South Korea: Cancellation deals another setback to the policy of President Roh Tae Woo. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students in Kladno Find Chemistry Takes a Back Seat to Democracy : Czechoslovakia: Mining town joins in national strike. But the decision came after unprecedented debate. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unite Germanys With Berlin as Capital, Rightist Urges WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweatshop Patrol Is Tricky Duty : Garment trade: Authorities face licensing and cultural confusion. Shop owners defend their practices. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Satellite's Fall Poses Little Risk, NASA Says United Press International
GOP Loser Seeks Probe of Tight Va. Governor's Race From Associated Press
TV Employees Create Network of Revolution DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Soviets Denounce 1968 Invasion MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : KENTUCKY : Trucker Tells Court of Fiery Bus Crash From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kennedy Visits East Berlin, Recalls JFK From Reuters
Plan Would Cut 250,000 Troops, 62 Navy Ships : Defense: The Pentagon would ax three Army divisions and five Air Force wings. Major shifts in deployment of U.S. forces would be required. MOLLY MOORE and GEORGE C. WILSON, THE WASHINGTON POST
NATION : Judge Censured for Gay Remark From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Body Falls From Van on Freeway From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Casolo Retains Ramsey Clark From Times Wire Services
3 Not Guilty of Plot to Topple U.S. Government From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : LIBYA : Abu Nidal Reported Under House Arrest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Barry Denies Story of Drug Use From Times Wire Services
Supreme Court Rules New York Cannot Compel Landlords to Rent Units to Poor DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arrested U.S. Woman Casts a Long Shadow : El Salvador: Arms case could be a pivotal event in the history of U.S. relations with the war-torn country.
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Operatic 'Nurse' Needs Doctor From Times Wire Services
Czechs Strike and Issue Ultimatum : East Bloc: Civic Forum says it will demand resignations unless the regime reforms. Millions join nationwide protest. TYLER MARSHALL and DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Schooling for Handicapped Upheld : Education: Even those who cannot learn qualify for public instruction. The Supreme Court ruling affects a few thousand severely retarded children. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Shuttle Moved to Renovated Pad From Times Wire Services
NATION IN BRIEF : IDAHO : Spy-Case Informer Sent to Death Row From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Someone Wuz Robbed, But He'll Never Know Who JACK SMITH
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Missing Jogger Found Dead in River From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Court Orders Retrial in Couple's Murders DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1938 Law Resurrected in War on Sweatshops : Jobs: "Hot goods" statute bans interstate shipment of merchandise made in violation of labor laws. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Data Bank on Physicians, Dentists to Start in April EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Suits Settled, McCartney Hints at Beatles Reunion STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Search of Black Characters in the Bible : Religion: By dispelling myths, he hopes to prove the Bible preaches racial pluralism and equality. KATHY ANN WATERMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Sly Stone in Santa Monica Jail From Times Wire Services
Leftists Celebrate Sharp Gains in Uruguay Vote JAMES F. SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rites Planned for Textbook Publisher Richard D. Irwin
2 Killed, Two Dozen Hurt as Train Hits ABC-TV Bus From Associated Press
Deaf Law Student Beats School in Aid Fight
President of Comoro Islands Killed by Mutinous Soldiers From Associated Press
The Cosmic Lottery : As Stephen Gould Sees It, Human History Is a Tale of Random Luck ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Gives Child Part of Liver in Historic Surgery ROBERT STEINBROOK and TRACY SHRYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Objectivity Loses Status in World of Social Science LEE DEMBART
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Woman Receives Liver Transplant From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Murder Charge Refiled in Bolles Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Court Removes San Bernardino Judge : Judiciary: State Supreme Court cites Judge Kenneth L. Kloepfer's abusive and arbitrary conduct. Justices say he insulted lawyers, litigants and aides. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bogota Jet Crash Kills 107; Drug Link Claimed From Associated Press
Crane Falls in S.F.; 6 Dead : Topples 16 Stories in Financial District; 21 Hurt : 5 Others Missing; Cars Hit From Associated Press
Sweatshop Patrol: It's Tricky Duty : Garment trade: Authorities face licensing and cultural confusion. Shop owners defend their practices. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Graft Charges Filed Against Marcos Ally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
Modern Art Museum in La Jolla to Use Grant on Border Art Project : Exchange: $250,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts will help finance inter-cultural programs and exhibits involving U.S. and Mexican artists. GERARD GARZA, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
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McCartney Masters the Possibilities, Inks Deal With Visa STEVE HOCHMAN
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L.A. Philharmonic's Esa-Pekka Salonen Hits Town . . . Running JOHN HENKEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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As Prices Rise, Museums Sell Paintings to Afford Others STEPHANIE SCHOROW, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TV REVIEW : 'Girltalk'--The Raw, the Ugly and the Moving LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stars Can Make a Hit, but Not Always CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Plenty of Gravy for Hollywood : Movies: 'Back to the Future, Part II' paces a record-setting Thanksgiving weekend at the box office. Family fare helps account for more than $100 million in ticket sales. DANIEL CERONE
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O.C. THEATER : Top Broadway Lyricist Adapts Capra's Classic : Stage: Sheldon Harnick entrusts 'It's a Wonderful Life' to the Laguna Playhouse for a holiday staging. The musical opens Dec. 5. JAN HERMAN
Schickele Plans Pasadena End to Tours as P.D.Q. Bach : Music: An emphasis on other composing pushes aside 25-year career of classical music satire. STEVE METCALF, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Awards Aside, S.D. Pianists Honor Their Profession KENNETH K. HERMAN
STAGE REVIEW : 'Glory of Christmas' Serves Up Joy of the Season--Clumsily MARK CHALON SMITH
TV REVIEW : Relief Telethon: A Charming Concert, Yet Not So Charming on TV STEVE HOCHMAN
'Cheers' Helps NBC Sweep the Ratings Again RICK DU BROW
DANCE REVIEW : Suzanne Farrell Gives Farewell Performance at N.Y. City Ballet ROBERT GRESKOVIC
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Bold K.D. Lang Adds New Ruffle to Country Music Genre : Performance: While the 28-year-old's style shows loyalty to country's traditions, she declares an independence from conventional Nashville style. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earthquake Relief Concert Raises More Than $2 Million : Pop: Bob Hope joins dozens of Bay Area rock musicians in the benefit. All told, 22,400 attend concerts in San Francisco, Oakland and Watsonville. From Associated Press
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OPERA REVIEW : Dohnanyi Vitalizes 'Frau ohne Schatten' MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Singer's Life a Tabloid Headline JOE EDWARDS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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