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What happened on December 04, 1990
NEWS
Environment : On Iberian Peninsula, a Protest Grows Over Trees : Eucalyptus trees to be exact. Farmers say groves of them are a threat to their lifestyle and are pulling them out of the ground. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'You're Going to Die Anyway. Why Worry?' GARRY ABRAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simone Cousteau, 72; Diver, Wife of Jacques From Times Wire Services
The Silicone Controversy : Health: Activists take offensive against breast implants, alleging health risks; many doctors, manufacturers say they're alarmists. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Continental Airlines Again Puts Itself in Bankruptcy : Travel: High fuel costs cited. The firm says it will maintain full service. More air carrier failures seen. ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jets Collide on Detroit Runway; 8 Die, 22 Hurt DONALD WOUTAT and STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
David A. Morse; Leader in World Labor Reforms From Times Wire Services
Indio's Date With Destiny ROBERT A. JONES
House GOP Vote Deals Blow to Gingrich WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Arab Allies Skeptical of Bush Offer for Iraq Talks : Diplomacy: Some fear that Hussein will pry a wedge in the international alliance and attain a compromise on Kuwait. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : 5 Injured in Fire in Mission District From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Deukmejian Fails to Sell Bailout Proposal : Legislature: Governor meets with Senate, Assembly leaders but can't produce agreement on $1-billion scheme to cut deficit. Lawmakers proceed with adjournment plans. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislature Takes Office in Somber Mood : Politics: The specter of Proposition 140, which limits their terms in office, sets the mood for lawmakers in the state Capitol. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expect War With Iraq to Be Long and Bloody, Iranian Veterans Warn U.S. From Associated Press
Iraq to Free 3,300 Soviets : But Baghdad Says Moscow Must Pay Compensation From Associated Press
Special Editions : World Report to Focus on New World Order
WORLD : Kasparov Takes Lead in Chess From Times Wire Services
NATION : Senators Urged OK of S&L Sale From Times Wire Services
Only U.S., Iraq to Take Part in Proposed Talks NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Professor Says Pessimistic Trend May Bottom Out KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America From Abroad : Rich Uncle Sam Is Poor Kin, East Europeans Say : New democracies find there's no check in the mail to aid their struggling economies. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Didn't Get 'Message,' Bush Believes From United Press International
Border Area to Get 120 New Customs Inspectors From a Times Staff Writer
WAR POWERS : Courts Reluctant to Restrict President in Starting Conflicts DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local : 3 Accidents Delay O.C. Drivers
KEEPING FIT : Ways to Deal With Holiday Temptations JAN HOFMANN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : CHAD : New Leadership Shuts Parliament From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Ruling on Insurance Rate Hikes Backs Gillespie KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Condoms for N.Y. Schools Urged From Times Wire Services
Balky Telescopes Prove Handful for Shuttle Crew LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Float Brings Call for Audit of Ride-Sharing Program VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany's Greens Party Bitter, Divided in Defeat TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 124 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis : Diplomatic Front:
WORLD : Black Issue Tests Major's Vision From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Bangladesh Leader to Quit Soon From Times Wire Services
NATION : Space Shuttle Telescope Works From Times Wire Services
Jewry Council Seeks U.S. Trade Perks for Soviets NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Teens as Charitable as Adults From Times Wire Services
Opposition Candidate Wins Race in Mexico Associated Press
Tiger Held by Tail Mauls Zoo Intruder Reuters
Bishops Back Walesa in Presidential Runoff : Poland: The nation's Catholic church throws its support to Solidarity's leader in Sunday's voting. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : 2 Whites Cleared in N.Y. Slaying From Times Wire Services
Universal Studios Fire, Sale a Sad End to Grand Era of Dream Factories JOSEPH N. BELL
World IN BRIEF : IRELAND : President Sworn In, Calls for Tolerance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Party Time for Those Unshaken by Quake Alert ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insider : What If Gorbachev Falls? Washington Slow to Draft Plan B : His country is in chaos, his political future shaky. But the White House is hoping that its Soviet ally--or at least his friendly foreign policies--will survive. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales of New Homes in Free Fall, Hit an 8-Year Low in October From Associated Press
Plane Crash Probe Focuses on Piloting From a Times Staff Writer
LOCAL : Man's Pocket Radio Stops Bullet From Times Wire Services
Bolivian Airlift Ups Odds of Survival for Now-Rare Crocodile JAMES PAINTER, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
U.S. May Toughen Travel Advisory, Cut Gulf Area Staffs : Mideast: It may urge more Americans to leave Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Jordan as U.N. deadline approaches. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sioux Pray in Iraq Capital Associated Press
Israeli Public Workers End Strike, Sign Pact United Press International
JOHANNESBURG : Militant Blacks Meet
Wrong Blue Line Transfer Costs 4 Seniors $360 Fine From Associated Press
House Republicans Deal Blow to Gingrich in Leadership Vote WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Youths Charged in Killing on Halloween United Press International
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : 64 Reported Dead in Factional Violence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SCIENCE, OZONE LAYER : Chemicals Still Stratospheric Problem, Expert Says MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's Where L.A. County's Mental Health Funds Go
Brazilian Hosts Lecture Bush on Economic Needs JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Will Keep Voss as Director of Agriculture : Politics: Department chief had been criticized by some for handling of malathion spraying. Governor-elect switches responsibility for regulating pesticides to new agency. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Hostage Praises Captors Reuters
Inouye Says 'Keating Five' Just Tried to Aid Constituent ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Somberness Prevails as Lawmakers Take Office Under Prop. 140 Terms DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbins Assails Letters on S & L as Phony PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powell Lashes at Gulf Policy Critics : Mideast crisis: The Joint Chiefs chairman calls some of them 'amateurs.' The number of reservists who can be ordered to duty is raised to 188,000. MICHAEL ROSS and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : 12 Arabs Sentenced in Foiled Beach Raid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Argentine Military Uprising Fails Only 2 Days Before Visit by Bush : South America: Army headquarters in capital is seized for a time. At least 11 are killed. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Nurse's Husband Dies in Shoot-Out DAVAN MAHARAJ and BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cranston Aide's Memos Point to Keating Ties SARA FRITZ and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Turkish Army Chief Quits; Policy Split Indicated HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Court Strengthens Miranda Ruling : Law: The justices order that all police questioning must cease after a suspect asks for legal counsel. The decision overturns a Mississippi murder case. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Seeking Refunds From Continental DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mental Health Agencies Forever on a Tightrope : L.A. County: Cutbacks have kept the system in crisis. The human toll is heavy. Uncertainty may end today. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Admiral Ousted Over A-12 Flaws From Times Wire Services
CLIPBOARD : Breeding Bird: SNOWY EGRET (Egretta thula)
Wreckage, Recollections Probed for Jet Collision Cause From Associated Press
Russia OKs Private Farms--With Limits CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local : Canoga Park Man Kills 1 of 3 Assailants in Robbery Attempt
A Shocked Miami Takes Stock After Night of Violence From United Press International
Verdict Backing Police Stirs Protest : Narcotics: A Miami crack dealer was fatally beaten. The jury had to decide if the officers conspired to violate his civil rights. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gorbachev 'Irresolute,' Soviet Rightists Charge : Politics: Despite concessions, he remains under attack. Shevardnadze is criticized over the gulf crisis. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historic Toys: Born of Creativity, Tragedy, Necessity From Associated Press
Local : Drunk Driving Suspect Hurts 3
L.A. Firms Indicted on Porn Charges RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jets Collide on Detroit Runway; 8 Die, 21 Hurt DONALD WOUTAT and STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Inventor of 'Suicide Machine' Charged With Murder From Associated Press
Gander Crash Probe Called 'Negligent, Unacceptable' From Associated Press
JUSTICE : File Remains Open in 1976 Murder of Reporter Bolles : One man is still jailed in the bombing death. Many question the value and direction of the ongoing probe of the Arizona crime. LAURA LAUGHLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : The Latest in Exports--Stolen Cars : Bands of thieves are sending vehicles to Mexico, Europe and the Middle East. The booming practice is hitting Southern California the hardest. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : 12 Killed as Ethnic Unrest Flares Anew From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rsvp / Orange County PAMELA MARIN
CIA Mystery Ship Will Stay Afloat Associated Press
Justices Limit Access to Informant Files : Law: The state high court says convicts cannot 'fish' for wrongdoing such as perjury. A dissent calls the ruling 'a miscarriage of justice which may return to haunt us.' PHILIP HAGER and TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Moshe Cohen; Activist in Jewish Causes Was 79
MONTEVIDEO : Bush on the Move
Speaking of: Communications
Profile : The Tough Cop of Japan Trade Has Resurfaced : But this time Makoto Kuroda is in the private sector. His 'descent from heaven' is unprecedented. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Disillusionment on Canada's Prairie : A new political party's message is 'west first.' And that theme is catching on in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preston Manning: Preaching Populism in the Heartland MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
WARSAW : Walesa's Revenge?
Market Newsletter : Peru Has Resources, Needs Investors : Rebel warfare, a sluggish bureaucracy and an ailing economy discourage outsiders. But the Fujimori government appears determined to attack those problems. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Missing Mrs. Thatcher: The Laborites Regroup : Party leader Neil Kinnock had hoped to capitalize on opposition to her leadership. With her gone, he must now shop for new strategies. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Goodby Moscow: The Soviet Republics Speak : Tatars, Latvians, Armenians and more are all demanding a redistribution of power. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : Saratoga's Task: Watch for War, Wait for Action : The U.S. aircraft carrier has patrolled the Red Sea for four months, living with the constant threat of hostilities. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Long Can We Live? : We May Be Able to Push Our Life Spans Past Our 80s, but Would We Want to, Unless We Could Also Guarantee the Quality of Those Years? : The push for longevity creates complications. Chronic, nonfatal illnesses can make growing old more of a curse than a blessing, experts say. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Coming Awake to the Meaning of Sleep : ASLEEP IN THE FAST LANE: The Impact of Sleep on Work by Lydia Dotto William Morrow & Co. $21.95, 352 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Awakening to Power of Photographs GORDON PARKS
Doing Business : U.S. Law Firms Chasing New Clients in Brussels : They hope to cash in on the European Community's quiet revolution in the way businesses on the Continent do business. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Long Can We Live? : We May Be Able to Push Our Life Spans Past Our 80s, but Would We Want to, Unless We Could Also Guarantee the Quality of Those Years? : Biologists Caleb Finch and Michael Rose are tackling the issue from different approaches, but both agree that aging can be postponed. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
SPORTS
Persistent Hiccups May Be Sign of Serious Medical Problem JOE GRAEDON AND TERESA GRAEDON
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : German Steroid Scandal Unfolds Rapidly RANDY HARVEY
Campbell Looks for Comeback at Canyon : High school: After leading county in scoring last season, freshman spent final minutes on sidelines during semifinal defeat. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East German Cites Doping Nasal Spray : Olympics: Swimmer says drug developed before games in Seoul was virtually undetectable. From Associated Press
Shooting Teaches LeMond About Life : Cycling: Three-time Tour de France winner learned the importance of having a family. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Colorado's Williams Grabs Defensive Award From Associated Press
College Football
As Padres Watch Wallets, Santiago Studies Market BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names In The News
Giants Sign McGee for 4 Years, $13 Million : Baseball: Also getting big contracts are Pendleton with Braves, Gullickson with Tigers and Martinez with Expos. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
NBA ROUNDUP : Parish, Celtics Give Seattle 5th Loss in Row From Associated Press
College Football
Jackson, Allen Still Solo Acts : Raiders: Shell plays them together at Denver but says that he prefers to keep a tailback rotation. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers are Sad Jets Have Gone DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stephens' 34 Points Lead UCLA Women
THE SIDELINES : Japan Leads, 8-4, in College Golf
Lasorda a Hall of Famer at Hype JIM MURRAY
Majors, Minors Close to Reaching New Agreement PETER SCHMUCK, BALTIMORE SUN
Red Sox Sign Pitcher Young for $6.3 Million From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Bourque, Recchi Lead Penguins, Who Feel at Home on the Road From Associated Press
Gary Slips a Bit as Rams Rise : Football: Running back remains starter, but he has competition, and fumbles have not helped his cause. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
It's Odd Place to Run Into This Problem TED BROCK
Dubious Debut : Sacramento Kings Fail to Live Up to Promise Despite Top Talent From Associated Press
Davis, Schott Make Up After She Foots Bill From Associated Press
$6.4 Million Gets Gross to Dodgers for Three Years ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names In The News
Gary Slips a Bit as Rams Rise : Football: Running back remains starter, but he has competition, and fumbles have not helped his cause. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Four in a Row Comes Only After Three TIM KAWAKAMI
Names In The News
VALLEY SPORTS ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Falls to Westmont, 90-83
THE SIDELINES : Gorman to Captain U.S. Davis Cup Team for the Sixth Time
Tampa Bay Fires Perkins on Winning Note : Pro football: Coach is dismissed after team beats Atlanta to break a six-game losing streak. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Phillips May Play if Playoffs Possible DON PATTERSON
THE SIDELINES : North Star Coach's Wife Ailing
PRO FOOTBALL : A Game Both Defenses Played Relentlessly BOB OATES
State Would Have Considered Garfield KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Sign Kevin Gross for Three Years From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Pettibone May Coach OSU Team
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Final Experience Rare for Loyola LONNIE WHITE
Knicks Hire MacLeod After Firing Jackson
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Dyal Gamble Comes Up Snake-Eyes CHRIS DUFRESNE
International Sports
Duchesne Scores Twice to Lead Kings Over Soviets STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Firm to Back Games HELENE ELLIOTT
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Lions' Fontes Releases Linebacker Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda Rallies for 95-92 Overtime Victory
College Football
THE SIDELINES : Reds' GM Named Top Executive
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Bowen Says Titans Must Start Tougher MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Proposal to Releague Servite, Rosary Denied TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stewart Succeeds Stevenson as Taft Football Coach STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPPER NOTES : Harper's Return Stays on Course SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MVP Barry Bonds Wins Golden Glove : Baseball: The Pittsburgh left fielder topped a list of nine newcomers and is part of the first father-son pair to win the award. From Associated Press
Giants Get McGee to Play Center Field From Associated Press
Irvine's Molle Keeps Marines Off-Guard : Prep basketball: Playing pickup games with players from military bases has toughened the Vaqueros' senior forward. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : K.C. Jones Quietly Returns to Boston BART WRIGHT, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Angels Are Close to Another Deal : Baseball: Orioles' outfielder Gallagher might join club in exchange for two minor league players. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Just Barely Hold Off Giants in Defensive Gem : Football: Montana's pass to Taylor accounts for only touchdown of the game in San Francisco's 7-3 victory. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Stith Recovers Just in Time to Lead Virginia Past Pitt From Associated Press
Waves Get Well Against Nebraska Omaha : Basketball: Slow-starting Pepperdine, still suffering from its loss to DePaul, finally gets untracked in the second half and beats Division II team, 62-41. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Obtain Outfielder in 3-Player Deal Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Rancho Santiago Gets Team Effort in Wrestling STEVE KRESAL
Anne Mall
Group Checks Everett's Alleged Use of Hollywood Park Funds : Horse racing: Audit committee probe is spawned by a letter from Hubbard. Spokesman for track's CEO charges it is part of 'smear' campaign. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Academic Team Named
Quarterhorse Poll
Dave Poltl
Names In The News
ENTERTAINMENT
STAGE REVIEW : Southeast S.D.'s 'Black Nativity' Soars on Wings of Musical Talent JOHN GODFREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : Poison's DeVille Jailed 7 Hours From Times Wire Services
Video a 'Celebration of Sex'--Madonna VERENA DOBNIK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Singer Laments the Lack of Club Dates in San Diego DIRK SUTRO
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
John Ritter: A Quiet Force in Demand : Television: Busy actor stars as L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and is a womanizing photojournalist in first three episodes of 'Anything but Love.' RICK DU BROW
NBC Rebounds to Win the Ratings Race : Television: 'Cheers' and a strong showing by the 'Decoration Day' special lead the network back from a No. 2 showing the previous week. From United Press International
Dance CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ABT Out of Woods, Due at OC Center
Music CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Japanese Broadcaster Seeks Overseas Shows : Media: The publicly funded network wants foreign programming sources to raise Japan's international awareness. STEVEN BRULL, 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
SHORT TAKES : Liz Taylor's Van Gogh--No Sale From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Hershey Joins Streep Supporters From Times Wire Services
A Shopper's Guide to ART/LA90
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Flight's Flash, Finesse Go Unrecognized : Drummer Wally Stryk's trio gave a smooth performance to a chatty crowd at Studio Cafe. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : Texans Attend Benefit to Help Willie Nelson With Back Taxes From Times Wire Services
POP ALBUM REVIEW : 'The Simpsons' Gets Down and Dirty With the Blues CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CBS Wants Some of Its Money Back After Taking a Bath on Baseball Deal From Associated Press
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Big Brass of Classical Appeal : Music: The five-member Canadian Brass has found the right mix for producing gold. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pacifica: The Listener in the Hearings Room : Radio: The nonprofit broadcaster is the only outlet to carry the 'Keating Five' proceedings from beginning to end. SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : 2 Comics Cling to Friendly Ghost From Times Wire Services
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE : 'Home Alone' Holds On to No. 1 PAT H. BROESKE, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : 'Pierrot Lunaire' Shines in Irvine TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : 'Best Hotel' a Cinema Verite Look at Skid Row MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
A Brave New Art World? : Galleries Mount ART/LA90, Hoping Stability Has Returned to the Market SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
THEATER : 'Quilters' Is Touching, Funny, Brilliant : The exquisite, all-female frontier musical at Moulton Theatre is the show to see. Teri Ralston directs the production. JAN HERMAN
Hepburn Steals the Show at Kennedy Center : Awards: Actress and four others are honored for lifetime achievement in the arts. MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : The Naked and the Dead at Photography Museum : Two exhibitions at the California Museum of Photography in Riverside focus on modern images of sexuality and Victorian attitudes toward death. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sculptor Gives New Meaning to the Mundane : Art: Chairs, ladders and washtubs provide some of the fodder for Richard Wentworth's contradictory creations. LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Daniel Pollack in USC Recital DONNA PERLMUTTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming to the Rescue of Hollywood's Own : Benefit: Faced with dwindling contributions, the Motion Picture and Television Fund launches an ambitious fund-raising effort. Organizers of tonight's 'Russia House' premiere benefit hope it will introduce 'new Hollywood' to a fund that was established in 1921. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LANDMARKS / COUNTY HISTORICAL SITES : The Ramelli-Willett House J. PATRICK O'HARA
PERSPECTIVE ON MILITARY SERVICE : Devil's Bargain in the Front Lines : Without a U.S. commitment to equality, disproportionate black deaths in the gulf could turn grief into hatred. EDWIN DORN, Edwin Dorn is a senior staff member of the Center for Public Policy Education at the Brookings Institution in Washington. He edited "Who Defends America?" ( published last year by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies )
Wrong-Way Driver Wanted Only 'to Sleep' Before Fatal Freeway Collision KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Held in Probe of Drug Network : Narcotics: The 2 men and a woman are to be charged with conspiracy to sell marijuana. Deputies say one man was a major dealer in the Valley. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher in Sex Case Placed on Leave
Judge: Speed-Trap Case Threatens RICO : Courts: A finding of extortion could bankrupt Huntington Beach and force the government to repeal or modify the anti-racketeering law. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argentine Drug Chief Tours Center : Acton: Economic resources make rehabilitation of addicts easier in the United States, Claudio Omar Cabrera said while visiting the 309-bed facility.
County Child Welfare Budget Cut $6.5 Million : New rules: The state also has stopped paying for social workers to respond to certain reports about abuse against children. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car in 100-M.P.H. Chase Crashes : Accident: Driver trying to evade officer escapes with minor injuries although his auto flipped over and landed in a restaurant parking lot. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Council to Consider Building Agreement LAURA MICHAELIS
Sickout by Nurses at County-USC Expands IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Retains 1 Key Post, Then Loses 1 : Politics: House colleagues name the lawmaker GOP conference chairman. But he is dropped from an assignments committee. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Temporary Replacement for Lindsay Suggested : L.A. Council: The city attorney said there is some legal authority to support such a move without ousting the ailing councilman. JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Order 'Abysmal' Kennel to Closed Doors
IRVINE : Affordable-Housing Plan Up for Review TOM MCQUEENEY
Home Gutted, 3 Damaged by in Blaze in Porter Ranch MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Customs Service to Add 120 Inspectors in '91 : Border: Regional staff will increase by more than a third, but little immediate relief from delays is seen. PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Councilman Admits to Drunk Driving MACK REED
PLATFORM : Parents and Schools DIANA SMITH, DIANA SMITH is president of a Parent Teacher Student Assn. in Riverside. She commented on the quality of education in California:
San Diego
Blaze in Hotel Leaves 50 Looking for Shelter
Lewis Is Out, Packard Is In in GOP Vote ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bates Sues to Overturn His Election Loss BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide
Pregnant Pedestrian Killed, Child Injured
So What If the Soviets Starve? : Why Washington must be ready with massive food and medicine
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Fire Next Time
Pedestrian Struck, Killed on Highway
Soka Will Consider Land Trade : Parkland: Government officials who want the Calabasas campus are skeptical that they can meet the university's stringent criteria. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Library to Close for 2 Weeks
OJAI : City Supports Talks on Valley Water Plan THIA BELL
Santa to Be Guest at Tree-Lighting
Man Seeks Asylum--Says He Fled Chinese IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detectives Say Evidence Ties Man to Wife's Death
Counselors Pay for Themselves
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Fire Next Time
ORANGE : Candlelight Vigil Planned for Friday
Countywide
Man Found Stabbed to Death at Home
Court's No Homeless Shelter, Judge Asserts TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Conviction for Drunk Driver Upheld
Supervisors to Weigh Plan to Smoke Out Polluting Vehicles JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Deputy Kills Dog of Homeless Man
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Deputy Kills Dog of Homeless Man
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Crimes By Area Covered By The Los Angeles Police Department
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
CULTURE WATCH : Uncommon American?
Problem: Scare the Iraqis, You Terrorize the Home Folks ROBERT P. BESCHEL Jr. and PETER D. FEAVER, Robert P. Beschel is a program associate for the Carnegie Corp. and an adjunct fellow at the Center for Science and International Relations at Harvard. Peter D. Feaver, a professor of international relations at Duke University, is on leave as a research fellow at the Mershon Center of Ohio State University
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Ramona
Judge Cites Defendant's Handling of Own Case in Denying He Is Unfit MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Mayor Hausdorfer Joins OCTD Board JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Monitor Urges County Action on Gypsum Canyon Jail : Public safety: His report says that it is the 'only reasonable alternative' in the face of a crisis brought on by overcrowding. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Say CSUN Broke Pledge to Set Aside Space AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Faces Charges for Having Unreleased Films
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Teaching Assistants Also Consider Strike Symbolic DENISE HAMILTON and BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Burbank Airport OKs Plan for Valet Parking JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closed School May Be Used to Handle Expelled L.A. Students : Education: Tougher policy on carrying firearms to class has caused more expulsions. A former junior high facility in Woodland Hills may be used as a learning center. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Migrant Labor
Deputy Kills Dog of Homeless Man
SAN CLEMENTE : Parents Are Invited to Self-Esteem Talk
Lifeguard Hit by Boat While Diving LEN HALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Police Wound Man Wielding Steel Pipe DAN WEIKEL
Thatcher's Demise
Reopen Search for New Landfill, Grand Jury Says : Environment: Panel specifically rejects proposed Gregory Canyon site. Some cry politics; others see it as a victory. Supervisors are to vote on the issue today. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN LEFT : When the Pill Is Worse Than the Poison : Environmentalists won't make inroads on toxics without a believable alternative. MICHAEL MERRILL, Michael Merrill is an assistant professor at the Institute of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University
MOORPARK : Train Kills Man Wearing Headset CAROL WATSON
SANTA PAULA : Man Accused of Attempted Rape CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
In Germany, the Center Holds Sway : Kohl's triumph was a signature to an era
COLUMN RIGHT : Thatcher's Fall Won't Bring Dream Closer : Europe will fragment, not unite, and will be better for it. TOM BETHELL, Tom Bethell is a visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution
COUNTYWIDE : School Workshop Helps Immigrants JANET BERGAMO
Hornbuckle Elected Mayor of Costa Mesa : City government: She faces her first challenge as the council takes up the issue of whether to censure a fellow member. CARLA RIVERA and MARY ANNE PEREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE : Council Candidates to Be Interviewed MARY HELEN BERG
THOUSAND OAKS : Gunman Flees Paint Store With $1,700 CAROL WATSON
VENTURA : Abuse Center Gets Badly Needed Funds VIVIAN LOUIE
THOUSAND OAKS : Mistrial Declared in Teen's Murder Case MACK REED
Appellate Court Upholds Murder Conviction PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Backs Ruling Against Play Ban DAVID G. SAVAGE and ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Spook at the Bedside AL MARTINEZ
School Districts Display Controversial Texts : Education: The history books are being used in Santa Paula on a trial basis. Ethnic and religious groups criticized the series at state hearings. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel Rejects Drake for Waste Board : Recycling: Rules Committee members say the former Ventura councilwoman does not meet the law's requirements for appointment to the $90,852-a-year post. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Little House May Bring Big Benefits AMELIA CHAFFEE
Man Gets 27 Years to Life in the Slaying of His Wife DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Railroad Ends Talks Over Sale of Train Station to Burbank GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Panel Approves 1st Gated Community GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Countywide
Tijuana From Associated Press
Suit Against School Over Drug Ritalin Goes to Trial
Chemical Onslaught on Ozone Continues : Environment: UCI's F. Sherwood Rowland reports chemicals that destroy Earth's protective shield are still being unleashed on the atmosphere in as great a volume as ever. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted in Jewelry District Drug Money Case
COUNTYWIDE : Duck Stamp Contest Winners Total Eight JON NALICK
WESTMINSTER : Drunk-Driving Video Project Is Launched : DMV Provides a Captive Audience ERIC LICHTBLAU
Larry Fotine; Musician, Arranger, Songwriter
Slaying Suspect Arrested in Minnesota CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Harold Hildebrand; Former Publicist, Reviewer
TV Cameraman Goes Wherever Tragedy Strikes ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cure-ious Hobby : Old Pharmacies LISA MASCARO
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Green Unanimously Voted New Mayor BILL BILLITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Residents Opposing Water Tank on Ridge LESLIE EARNEST
Parole Urged for Ex-Officer Guilty of Youth's Murder JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Marijuana Distributor Arrested : Narcotics: Authorities say he is key distributor with ties to high-tech underground pot farms found in the Antelope Valley and Arizona. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands of Farm Workers Flood INS Office to Seek Resident Cards : Immigration: Officials say obtaining a permanent record is the final step before applicants can become U.S. citizens under a 1986 reform law. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Damages 4 Houses in Porter Ranch MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : Medical Board Disciplinary Actions Researched by: ELENA BRUNET / Los Angeles Times
Police Casework on 39th-Dalton Backed : Inquiry: An LAPD in-house report ordered by Mayor Bradley finds nothing improper in the investigation of four officers' actions. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Reinstates Motorist's Suit Against GM in Hurled-Rock Case ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lynwood Deputies' Reported Gang-Style Activity Investigated PENELOPE McMILLAN and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Umberg Sworn In and Heads for Reserve Duty : Military: The new assemblyman, his wife on alert, flies off for two weeks in Virginia. He and rookie Assemblyman Thomas J. Mays cast opposing votes. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Was Pilot or Reporter Flying Plane That Crashed? : Air Safety: The unlicensed traffic reporter may have been at controls before fatal plunge near freeway, U.S. investigators say. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Approves Military Action Against Iraq
Rites Are Today for USD Professor
Officers Link Suspect to 13 Bank Robberies
Zoological Society Membership Fees to Increase CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
At California Magazine, Chief Is Forced Out NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, From Times Staff and Wire reports
J. Walter Thompson Fires 35 in L.A. BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Community Posts 30% Rise in Earnings
Reinspection Indicates That Trans-Alaska Pipeline Is OK PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PerfectData to Spend $100,000 in Buyback Plan
STOCKS : Dow Adds 5.94 on Hopes for Peace in Gulf From Times Staff and Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Fire Slashes Saudi Oil Output From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Cooling Seen in Asian Economies From Times Wire Services
Wet Seal 3rd-Quarter Earnings Rise 37%
Construction Outlays Lifted by Public Sector : Economy: Home building remained weak. Other reports indicated a slackening economy and fewer loans being taken out by consumers. From Times Wire Services
Judge Sets Tougher Restrictions to Monitor Keating JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Commercial Vacancy Rate Falls
P.M. BRIEFING : British Air Seeks German Line From Times Wire Services
$13.9 Million Due on Note, FDIC Tells Centennial Group
World Trade Talks Open Amid Demonstrations : Commerce: Many pressure groups are in Brussels for the final week of talks to rewrite rules. Some are upset by the U.S. call to cut farm subsidies. JOEL HAVEMANN and KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Court Limits Awards in Certain Dismissal Suits DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FMR Corp. Reduces Its Share in House of Fabrics
Creative Computer Posts $132,253 Fiscal Year Profit
17 Regional Stocks Buck Bear Market : Economy: Takeovers and fiscal turnarounds buoyed some firms. The biggest gainer this year is an obscure oil company. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Entertainment Receives $3.2 Million
Studio Equipment Group Forms Health Care Unit
GATT Talks' Collapse Feared; Deadline Near : Trade: The European Community's insistence on agriculture protections threatens the negotiations. From Associated Press
Pinkerton's Repurchases Warrants for $3.1 Million
Valley Federal Sells 60% of Its Mobile-Home Loans
Down 25, Dow Turns Up on Gulf Rumor to Gain 14 From Associated Press
Rexhall to Start Buying Back Some of Its Stock
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Relieved as Growth Cools From Times Wire Services
National Technical's Net Income Up 9% for Quarter
Housing Affordability Rises to 2-Year High From Associated Press
House of Fabrics Reports 5% Gain in Profits
Taste of Home for GIs in Mideast : Packages: A nonprofit San Diego company has raised $2.5 million in donations to send holiday food packages to GIs in the Persian Gulf. G. JEANETTE AVENT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science Technology Dean Takahashi; Times staff writer
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY : Hughes Chairman Advises U.S. to Form Industrial Policy Dean Takahashi; Times staff writer
Picture Darkens for Imaging Company in Sales Slump JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Reserve Frees Up More Cash in Bank System From Reuters
Market for Washington Apples Reviving : Agriculture: Growers anticipate a rosy year as sales increase while the fruit sells at higher prices than previously. NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AT&T Reaches Out to Grab a Chunk of Computer Market CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Germany Hums on East's Needs From Times Wire Services
Stocks in Tokyo Plummet 4% Times Wire Services
Science Technology Dean Takahashi; Times staff writer
Saks President Plans to Switch to Rival STUART SILVERSTEIN, From Times Staff and Wire reports
Fortune Petroleum Profit Is $88,000 in 3rd Quarter
Xscribe Sells Discovery Product to Illinois Firm CHRIS KRAUL
AT&T'S COURTSHIP OF NCR : Network Systems Help Make NCR an Attractive Target JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Mobile Systems OKs Reverse Stock Split
What Madison Avenue's Crystal Gazers See for the Coming New Year BRUCE HOROVITZ
Times Getting Tough for Many Area Firms : Economy: A spot survey in the Valley and nearby regions shows that many concerns are taking steps to cut costs. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCR Rips AT&T, but Some Think Deal Is Likely : Technology: Analysts suspect a sweetened bid would be accepted. NCR's chairman sounds dead-set against it, however. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T's Bid for NCR Ignites Technology Stocks : Computers: Investors rush back to a sector that has been battered since spring. Takeover speculation is evident in the buying of some issues. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Benefits Unit Urged to Drop FHP, 6 Other HMO Plans LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Recommends State Drop 7 of the 19 HMO Plans It Offers LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal to Open Alaska Oil Field Criticized : Environment: Groups are concerned that an agreement by Arco and its partners isn't sufficient to protect some unusual coastal fish. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Franklin Telecom Corp. Reports $27,000 in Profit
Lockheed Turns Down Simmons' Takeover Bid : Defense: The aerospace firm's newly expanded board says the financing in the $1.6-billion plan would load the company with too much debt. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McGaw Signs Distribution Agreement CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accounting Firms Complete Merger
Purr-Fect Gift : 'Video Catnip' May Turn Your Cat Into Real Couch Fur Ball From Associated Press
America West to Offer Discount Fares to Bay Area : Airlines: The Phoenix-based carrier will go all out for business travelers with a $79 ticket from John Wayne to Northern California. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Avery Dennison Picks Neal as Its President From Times Staff and Wire reports
Thatcher Failed to Crush Unions HARRY BERNSTEIN
Patent Office OKs Trademark for a Fragrance SUE ELLEN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Degree's Tilted Nursing Bottles Offer New Angle on Baby Market PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retiring NYSE Chief to Join Merrill Lynch From Times Staff and Wire reports
Korean Furniture Maker Bucks a Trend MICHAEL PARRISH
Government Will Try to Sell J.M. Peters Co. : Thrifts: With the takeover of San Jacinto S&L comes the burden of unloading the builder that shriveled in housing market's downturn. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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