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What happened on December 18, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Cyrano' a Most Handsome Film By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv & Video By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Peoplewatch By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Peoplewatch By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : Inner Visions of Nostalgia for Paradise Lost : Photography: A Duane Michals retrospective at a San Diego museum makes a strong imprint on the psyche. By Susan Freudenheim, SAN DIEGO COUNTY ARTS EDITOR
Music By Claudia Puig, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Journey of Love' on a Sea of Memory By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : PBS Primer on South Africa By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday Season a TV Paradise for Film Buffs By Rick Du Brow
Young Guitarist Is Still in Awe of Rapid Rise to Top By Dirk Sutro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Practice, Practice, Practice? This Guitar Legend Will Pass By Dirk Sutro
'Hamlet' Premiere Will Give Globe Theatre Rebuilding a Boost : Stage: Sam Wanamaker is spearheading the drive to re-create the London theater where the story of the melancholy Dane was first performed. By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Joffrey Regains Its Balance : Troupe Returns to L.A. on a More Secure Financial Footing By Donna Perlmutter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBC Puts Message Over Money With AIDS Show : Television: NBC's airing tonight of a controversial 'Lifestories' episode wins praise from some groups but advertising revenues may fall short. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$1.2 Million Shelled Out for 'Mermaid' Cels By Charles Solomon
LATC Bonds Go Into Default By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mary Wickes: Woman Who Came to Dinner : The veteran character actress made her debut pushing a wheelchair in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.' Now she appears on ABC's 'Father Dowling.' By Charles Champlin, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
'Home' Is All Alone in First Place By Pat H. Broeske, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Lifestories' Sponsors May Draw Fire From Christian Groups By Steve Weinstein
More than 2,000 cans of food and roughly 75 toys were... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
'Hottest Comic' Had Funny Career Choice : Comedy: Rick Rockwell tried to decide between humor as a livelihood and hockey. Audience laughter tipped the scales; he's at the Irvine Improv tonight. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Sun Is Shining Today for Adrienne Stiefel's Annie By Jan Herman
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Chorale: Simple and Fresh By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Complaints Force an Early Finish for Benefit Concert By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports News Network Stops Broadcasting \o7 Associated Press\f7
Short Takes : Rushdie Contacts Muslims From Times Staff and Wire reports
Comedy Channel, HA! to Merge : Cable TV: The combined effort, which will go into effect early next year, will reach 15 million homes. From Associated Press
Short Takes : Carradine Gets Into Roles From Times Staff and Wire reports
'Old-Timers' Still Bring in the Ratings : Television: Sinatra, Hope and Ball make the top 30. NBC wins Nielsens for the week. By Joan Hanauer, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Short Takes : Auto Racing Drove Newman Away From Politics, Woodward Says From Times Staff and Wire reports
Short Takes : Bolton Rounds Up Toys for Needy
Short Takes : Masur to Take Post Earlier From Times Staff and Wire reports
Short Takes : Christian Dior Director Fired From Times Staff and Wire reports
Christie's, Sales Plummeting, Plans Cuts : Art: The auction house will trim costs by 10%. A stormy world economy and the Persian Gulf crisis are blamed. From United Press International
NEWS
Palestinian Linkage Issue
Christmas Trees
Palestinian Linkage Issue
Drunk-Driving Arrests Increase
Palestinian Linkage Issue
Palestinian Linkage Issue
Drunk-Driving Arrests Increase
Dealing With Wilson
Military Costs
Drunk-Driving Arrests Increase
Drunk-Driving Arrests Increase
Aiding the Newly Free
Paving Over the Problem
Paving Over the Problem
Paving Over the Problem
Paving Over the Problem
Baker Warns NATO of Iraq 'Partial Withdrawal Ploy' : Alliance: Foreign ministers support the U.S. stand on use of force, even if a pullout from Kuwait starts. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Top Defense Firms Could Fail, Pentagon Audits Hold By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Calls for Referendum on Soviet Unity By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Seeks Bank Levy to Aid FDIC : Finance: Industry will be asked for $25 billion to shore up insurance system. Firms in return should be allowed to enter other businesses, Seidman says. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No One Throws Book at Small L.A. Crack Dealers : Drug wars: Usually, only biggest peddlers and worst chronic abusers face lengthy prison time, records show. By David Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Picks Alexander as Education Secretary : Cabinet: Selection is made as the President overrules a decision against scholarships reserved for minorities. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Populist Priest Wins in Haiti, Is Backed by U.S. By Don A. Schanche, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Finding a Dream Job in a Strike : Companies facing walkouts increasingly turn to permanent replacement workers. They find plenty willing to defy labor solidarity for more pay. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Anderson's Removal Laid to Lack of Firm Fist : House: In a sign of today's power politics, the veteran congressman was removed as chairman of the public works committee. He says he didn't choose to 'play the game.' By Bill Stall and George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World Report Special: Seeking a New World
A Requiem for Chaka--and Daniel By Robert A. Jones
Salcido Gets Death Sentence in 7 Murders : Crime: His father-in-law calls him a coward in the slayings of 6 family members and a co-worker in a 1989 wine-country rampage. From Associated Press
Suspect in Attack That Left Teacher Dead Surrenders By Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.F. Adopts Safety Rules for Use of VDTs : Health: The supervisors' action makes it the first major city to adopt such regulations. The Chamber of Commerce will ask the mayor to veto it. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Fight Over for Filipino Vets : Citizenship: The promise of recognition made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt is finally fulfilled for guerrillas who fought alongside U.S. troops in World War II. By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E. German Quits Post Over Secret Police Link : Politics: De Maiziere denies that he worked for the Stasi agency. Kohl says he has no reason to doubt the former leader. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Police Bar Palestinians From Jerusalem From Associated Press
Ethiopia Agrees to More Than Double Emigration of Jews, Gets Israeli Aid From Associated Press
ENERGY : Options for Overall Strategy Await Bush's Consideration By Oswald Johnston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACE RELATIONS : Cultures Clash in Denver as 6 Students Are Mugged : The victims feel shame, not outrage, as they and fellow Japanese try to understand savagery. The city responds with sympathy. By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return to Iron Rule Would Affect West's Aid, NATO Warns Moscow Reuters
Medellin Cartel Offered New Concessions to Surrender : Colombia: Government promises drug traffickers no extradition to U.S. in return for confessions to at least one crime each. By Stan Yarbro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latin Summit Assails Salvador Rebel Tactics : Central America: The presidents of Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua say the warfare is affecting the entire region. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ecologists Alarmed as Mexico City's Smog Season Could Be Worst Yet : Environment: High levels of contaminants are saturating the air in the 7,000-foot-high capital. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kasparov Postpones Game Until Wednesday Reuters
Romanian Leaders Meet Opponents, Discuss Coalition From Reuters
Philippines Wants No U.S. Nuclear Weapons Reuters
India's Taj Mahal City Now Ghost Town From Times Wire Services
2,000 Soviets a Tough Issue for Baghdad : Diplomacy: Technicians have not been allowed to leave. Iraq says it's a matter of money, but Moscow is not so sure. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 138 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis : Diplomatic Front:
Study Finds No Proof Iraq Used Gas Against Kurds Associated Press
No Concession on Kuwait, Bush Vows to Allies : Deadline: The President says Iraqi troops must be entirely out by Jan. 15. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giving Iraq 'Something' Is Only Alternative to War, Cuomo Says By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
For GIs, No Bob Hope or Holiday USO Shows : Military: The Pentagon decision reflects security concerns and deference to austere Saudi traditions. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany's Opposition Party Picks New Leader Reuters
Children's Sedative May Be Carcinogenic, FDA Told From Associated Press
PERSONALITY IN THE NEWS : Education Nominee Could Jump to Head of the Class By Robert Shogan and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Firm's Telephone Sweepstakes Offers Soviet Rocket Ride From Associated Press
Baby Is Tossed 3 Stories to Safety During Fire United Press International
Justice Dept. Launches Probes of Gasoline Tax Evasion : Crime: Estimates put lost revenues at $1 billion a year. The Mafia and some legitimate businesses are suspected. Los Angeles is one site of investigations. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Criticizes 'Star Wars' Reports Associated Press
A War of Skirmishes : Police victories often fall victim to bureaucratic red tape, legal rules, plea bargaining and jail crowding. By David Freed
Ed Parker; Built Chain of Karate Schools From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Charles E. Hill; Consumer Law Center Official
Lucille Beatrice Smith; Widow of Film Pioneer
Small Quake Strikes Big Bear Area
3 Arrested on Charges Linked to 12 Deaths at Tijuana Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arlo Smith Lawyers Request Justices to Intercede in Race By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal to Reduce Renters Tax Credit Assailed : State finance: Foes of the governor's budget-trimming plan tell a Los Angeles hearing it amounts to special tax increase that would hurt the poor. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Manila Scraps Deal With Imelda Marcos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ZAMBIA : One-Party System Ends After 17 Years From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : TAIWAN : Illegal Immigrants Stage Hunger Strike From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : Holocaust Article Stirs Harsh Words From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ALBANIA : Meeting Encourages Fledgling Party From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : 8 Officers Arrested in 50 1970 Killings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WISCONSIN : New Trial Ordered in Assault Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Poor Upkeep Cited in Study of NASA From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : TENNESSEE : Suspect Held in 1963 Civil Rights Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : OCEANSIDE : Marine Pets Offered Foster-Home Service From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : S.F. Freeway Model Bashed by Protesters From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : FRESNO : Body Believed to Be That of Missing Pilot From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Refusal to Rent to Family Draws Fine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BOWL TIME: Orange County will be a hotbed for college... By Lanie Jones and Chris Woodyard
RETIRING? Although Thomas H. Nielsen is retiring as a top... By Lanie Jones and Chris Woodyard
Numbers of Fraudulent Veterans Groups Rising : Fund raising: They are reaping a windfall and are harming legitimate charities, officials report. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DISNEY DEALS: Next year isn't shaping up the way... By Chris Woodyard and Lanie Jones
BIG BUCKS: Folks at Anaheim Stadium are seeing dollar... By Lanie Jones and Chris Woodyard
5 Die as Tanker Truck Explodes in Village Reuters
Family's Worry Ends; O.C. Man Heading Home By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Rattles Indiana Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Barry Warns About Dangers of Drugs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Alleged Mobster's Bail Hearing Delayed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Traffic Stop Foils Elaborate Escape United Press International
California IN BRIEF : BLAIRSDEN : State Seeks to Seed Clouds Atop Peaks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Europe Scraps Talks With Iraq : Gulf crisis: Foreign ministers cancel plan for Baghdad's Tarik Aziz to come to Rome, saying he must first meet with Bush. From Times Wire Services
World : Space Junket Bid Called Hoax From Times Wire Services
D.C. Adopts Strictest Gun Curbs in U.S. : Controls: Congress' approval is needed for the measure making dealers and manufacturers liable for deaths, injuries. From Associated Press
State : 2 Inmates Hold Guard Hostage From Times Wire Services
World : Bail for Kahane Suspect Pulled From Times Wire Services
About-Face on Scholarships : U.S. Eases Its Ban Against Race-Based Aid From Associated Press
Local : Fountain Valley Man, 25, Found Guilty of Rape, Assault, Burglary From Times Staff and Wire reports
Break in Inflation Seen as Cost of Living Rises 0.3% : Economy: Fed responds by cutting its discount interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 6.5%. From Times Wire Services
World : Tests Affirm Cause of 12 Deaths From Times Wire Services
Half-Day Off for U.S. Employees Christmas Eve \o7 Associated Press\f7
World : Freighter Sinks Off Taiwan; 2 Die From Times Wire Services
Panel Bans Smoking on Interstate Buses; Charter Firms Given Option From Associated Press
Koch Hit by Stone in Jerusalem on Visit Touting Safe Tourism From Reuters
World : Walesa Choice for Premier Quits From Times Wire Services
New Evidence Spurs 3rd Trial in Evers Case From Associated Press
Nation : 6 Killed in Crash of Bus, Trucks From Times Wire Services
Nation : 20 Protesters Held in Bid to Force-Feed Right-to-Die Patient From Times Wire Services
Rebel Republics Say 'Nyet' to Gorbachev's Unity Plan From Times Wire Services
Nation : Boy, 2, Killed by Falling Barbell From Times Wire Services
Nation : Teen Jailed 38 Years for Stoning From Times Wire Services
Dressing Down: For the second year in a row, the... Compiled by MIKE SPENCER
Some Help for Seasonal Headaches
SHOP TALK : It's a Supplement, Not Meal
Holiday Hit List: Pretty and Poisonous By Kathleen Doheny
BOOK REVIEW : A Shred of Proof About Pharaohs : MUMMIES OF THE PHARAOHS; Modern Medical Investigations \o7 by Maurice Bucaille\f7 , \o7 translated from French by Alastair D. Pannell and Maurice Bucaille\f7 ; St. Martin's Press, $18.95, 228 pages By Bettyann Kevles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Overweight & Under Pressure : Millions of Americans face bias in the workplace; they are often seen as lazy, stupid and unhealthy. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Overweight & Under Pressure : Court Challenges to Weight Standards Are on the Increase By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Overweight & Under Pressure : Is Nurse Fighting Textbook Case of Discrimination? By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chamber of Commerce to Toast Chrysalis
Cosmic Happenings at Griffith Observatory
ACLU Will Salute Actor Gregory Peck
A Special 'Thanks' to Those Who Cared
Profile in Courage : This Foster Mom Lovingly Takes On a Houseful of Young and Fragile Lives By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tale of Unfinished Business Offers a Lesson to Middle Class By Joseph N. Bell
CLIPBOARD : BREEDING BIRDS : LEAST TERN (Sterna antillarum)
Some Drug-Exposed Infants Go Undetected By Dennis Mclellan
A Special 'Thanks' to Those Who Cared
Special Report: Seeking a New World : On People : Tensions Mount in a Crowding World
Special Report: Seeking a New World : On Seeking a New World
Special Report: Seeking a New World : 3. Pledging Allegiance to Ethnicity: Can the Nation-State Survive? : Now that the lid of the Cold War is off, many artificial 'melting pots' are boiling over.
Special Report: Seeking a New World : Case Study / 'Turkestan' : A Mythical Empire May Be on the Verge of a Bloody Civil War : Ethnic clashes mar the dream of a Muslim federation in Central Asia.
Special Report: Seeking a New World : 4. 'Unconventional and Indiscriminate': The Changing Face of War : The planet may be less safe because insurgents are getting newer, more sophisticated arms
Special Report: Seeking a New World : Case Study / Urbanization : The Rush to the Cities Is Straining the Social Fabric of Nations
Special Report: Seeking a New World : Notes on the Current U.S. Status : OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS
Special Report: Seeking a New World : The AIDS Toll Is Growing Too Large to Ignore
Special Report: Seeking a New World : Case Study / Emigration : Third World Woes Forcing a New Exodus : Around the globe, leaving home is the only response to problems seemingly too numerous to overcome.
Special Report: Seeking a New World : Epilogue : On Entering an Age of Paradox
Special Report: Seeking a New World : An Age of Challenge and Mystery By Robin Wright and Doyle Mcmanus, Times Staff Writers
BUSINESS
Court Rules ICA Might Face Taxes Up to $90 Million By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
H. J. Heinz Co.: The Pittsburgh-based food company said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Border Plants Thrive, Find Art of Making Toys Is Not a Game : Manufacturing: U.S. toy companies have steadily increased their Mexico operations in recent years. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Cubic Corp. on Monday settled a shareholder lawsuit that... By Greg Johnson
PS Group Removes Hurdle for Berkshire Stock Purchase
William B. Rick has been elected to the board of directors...
Lynn Named President of Price Co.
Andrew G. Loeb has been promoted to senior vice president...
Heidi Eckert-Dunn has been named manager of HomeFed Bank's...
Raymond L. Screbant and Richard B. Emmitt have joined the...
Dennis Paul Dorman has been named trial lawyer of the year...
Health Centers in Malls Need Shot in the Arm : Medicine: Hospitals pay E.N. Phillips Co. about $17,000 a month for the right to staff the screening units. But referrals and profits are proving elusive. By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Collectors Drive a Hard Bargain : Slump: The once-hot market for rare autos has cooled, largely because of the weak economy. Prices for some exotic models are down 30% or more. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quantum Fund Invests in AutoFinance's Bad Credit Risks : Finances: The Burbank car loan company sold the international money fund on its 20% interest rates and belief in borrowers with poor financial histories. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Agent Sentenced on Tax Charge
Pollution Research Sells 9% Stake to L. A. Investor
Judge Lifts Ban on Sale of Art With Cafe's Logo
SFE Technologies Agrees to Sell Arizona Subsidiary
Ohio Investor Seeks Seat on TransTechnology Board
Investor Trims Stake in Studio Equipment Firm
Dolco Packaging to Close Manufacturing Plant
Jon Douglas Realty Closes Temporary Tarzana Office
Nu-Med Has Quarterly Loss of $3.32 Million
Van Nuys Firm to Buy Pacoima Plastics Maker
Semtech Reports Loss of $152,000 in 3rd Quarter
ATI Medical Posts $290,800 Quarterly Loss
STOCKS : Market Shifts Into Low Gear; Dow Dips 0.49 From Staff and Wire Reports
Mead to Take a Charge: Mead Corp. said it will take a... From Times Staff and Wire reports
American Express to Expand Market for Its Optima Card From Reuters
Mci Agreement
Chrysler, NV Philips to Form Joint Venture United Press International
British Route Talks Could Help Icahn in Bid to Sell TWA : NEWS ANALYSIS By Robert E. Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You'll Find Welfare in Them Thar Hills By Daniel Akst
Carnation Will Advertise Formula Directly to Mothers By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collaring Hot Gifts for the Holidays : Strong Sales of Splashy Cravats Cheer Up Clothing Retailers By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Macy Lines Up $162.6 Million in Bailout Funds : Retailing: The fresh cash from some top shareholders will let it trim debt and, some analysts say, avoid filing for bankruptcy. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Year-End Tax-Saving Ploys Are Harder to Find, Less Lucrative By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trump Averts Bankruptcy Again: Facing a potential cash... From Times Staff and Wire reports
RJR Nabisco Tries to Reduce Debt: RJR Nabisco Holdings... From Times Staff and Wire reports
Showtime Deal Shelved: Tele-Communications Inc. and Viacom... From Times Staff and Wire reports
Integrated Resources in Deal With Broad Inc.: Integrated... From Times Staff and Wire reports
P-I-E International Is Going Out of Business: The trucking... From Times Staff and Wire reports
T-Bill Yields Mixed: Yields were mixed on 13-week and... From Times Staff and Wire reports
Zenith, AT&T Offer Plan for Digital HDTV : Technology: The system, which could become the U.S. standard, should make it easier to link computers with television. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drexel Blasts Regulators: Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc... From Times Staff and Wire reports
State Court to Decide Shiley Suit: The California Supreme... From Times Staff and Wire reports
Date for New GATT Talks Set: To try to revive trade talks... From Times Staff and Wire reports
Hughes Aircraft Sues British Firms: Los Angeles-based... From Times Staff and Wire reports
Hong Kong's Biggest Bank to Transfer Assets Abroad From Associated Press
Auto and Oil Firms to Make Case for Keeping Gasoline : Environment: Using data from a 14-month study, they will try to show that gasoline can reduce smog as much as alternative fuels. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ticor Title's Parent Files for Protection : Bankruptcy: Westwood Equities, hurt by a poor property market and debt, says the Chapter 11 reorganization won't prevent the sale of Ticor. By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Universal Studios Plans $100-Million Expansion : Theme parks: MCA says it will complete the project--which includes Lucille Ball and "E.T." attractions--by the busy summer season. By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dale Pollock has been named president of A&M Films, a...
PEOPLE : Weiswasser Gets a Top Post at ABC Network By John Lippman
Ban on Permanent Substitutes Needed By Harry Bernstein
Chiat/Day Gets Big NutraSweet Account : Advertising: The Venice agency will handle the company's domestic business, which is worth $50 million. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mortgage Delinquencies Up Sharply During 3rd Quarter From Associated Press
PEOPLE : Mitchell Lynn Named Price Co. President By Chris Kraul
7 Million 'Dependents' Have Vanished After Rule Revised By Kathy M. Kristof
Hard Times Trickle Down Onto Companies That Film TV Commercials By Bruce Horovitz
Chrysler to Offer Air Bags on Its Minivans in Early '91 From Associated Press
Chrysler Trading Hectic After Kerkorian Deal : Autos: Shares in the No. 3 car maker rose 62.5 cents. Meanwhile, the billionaire investor told the SEC his purchase was for investment purposes. By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polly Peck Boss Still in Jail \o7 Reuters\f7
Do-It-Yourself Pensions Offer Choices--and Risks : Retirement: Plans that let employees direct their investments became more popular in the '80s, but experts question what kinds of gains can be made in today's stock climate. By Albert B. Crenshaw, THE WASHINGTON POST
Hughes Worker Pleads Guilty in Kickback Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Justices to Rule on Jurisdiction Issue in Shiley Suits : Heart valves: The state Supreme Court will review cases of two Scandinavian men who died after the devices failed. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds Line Up at Far Western to Claim Money By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Depot Consolidates Western Operations By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Science/ Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi; Times staff writer
Science/ Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi; Times staff writer
Yuletide Tiptoes Into Little Saigon : Retail: Holiday gift-buyers are scarce in the county's largest Asian shopping district. By Chris Woodyard, WESTMINSTER and TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE/ TECHNOLOGY : O.C. Design Firm Takes Computers Out of Their Boxes Compiled by Dean Takahashi; Times staff writer
Diceon Opens Shareholders List to Potential Purchaser By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Estate-Tax Burden Cancels Muppets Deal With Disney By Leslie Adler, REUTER
Christmas Tree Seller Branches Out : Innovation: The 'Head Elf' of a Van Nuys company came up with the idea of having UPS deliver his trees to banks and similar institutions. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Picture Dims for Imaging Firm in Sales Slump : Computer systems: Orders from beauty parlors have slowed and a deal with a diet chain fell through, sending New Image Industries stock down to $1.88. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. Briefing : Breakdown of GATT Trade Talks 'Dangerous,' Baker Cautions From Times Wire Services
P.M. Briefing : London OKs Satellite TV Merger From Times Wire Services
IBM, Cummins Engine Are Top Corporate Philanthropists of '89 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Daily News Sues Unions Over Violence \o7 Associated Press\f7
Citicorp Slashes Dividends, Jobs During Slump From Associated Press
P.M. Briefing : Bhopal Award Verdict Reserved From Times Wire Services
P.M. Briefing : Digital Fixing Mainframe Flaws From Times Wire Services
P.M. Briefing : Japan Rejects Foreign Lawyers From Times Wire Services
Dow Climbs 33.41 as Fed Drops Rate From Associated Press
Merchandise Trade Deficit Up : Economy: Imbalance of $11.61 billion will make the start of a recession more severe than expected, some analysts say. From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Kiss a Mink Goodby By Al Martinez
"It says something about our priorities in L.A.," Dorothy... By Steve Harvey
Right in Principle, Yes; but the Best Move? : ANC rejects a lessening of sanctions that may be inevitable
Why Not Split the Difference? : Longest of long shots though it is, the Hussein-Baker meeting should take place
A Sign of Hope for Brazil's Masses : A verdict refocuses attention on the 2-million-square-mile Amazon rain forest
His 'Victory' in Japan Has Been No Boon for Pickens : Business: The U.S. greenmail artist is the first victim of a law modeled on American rules. By John K. Gillespie, \o7 John K. Gillespie, an intercultural specialist and consultant based in Redwood City, lived in Japan for 15 years\f7
Del Mar Fairgrounds Being Eyed as Arena by Owner of L.A. Lakers By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Sees Threat to 30,000 Jobs Here : Environment: The estimate is based on the number of companies that would leave rather than implement costly new clear air rules. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Group Asks FCC Not to Renew KCET's License By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Probe Targets 2 Ex-Officers on Chargers' Payroll : Task force: Records are seized in an effort to determine if the former policemen 'double-dipped' by collecting two salaries. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
40% of Teacher Assistants Face Losing Jobs By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blood Tests Confirm Tijuana Deaths Due to Asphyxiation By Monica Rodriguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Petti Sentenced to 30 Months for Role in Scheme : Crime: Silberman cohort had faced as much as 75 years in prison, but judge says longer term would be unfair. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broderick May Lose Lawyer Over Financial Problems By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Denies Retrial Over Land Seized for Jail : Courts: Decision leaves the county to deal with the $55.6-million verdict awarded by a jury. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Shelter Needs Volunteers
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2 Sisters Cleared in Jewelry District Case : Trial: They were charged in a massive investigation of an alleged drug money laundering operation. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Need for Vigilance Seen to Enforce Ethics Law By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Acts Today on New Child Welfare Chief : Social services: Choice to run county department is called intensely motivated, but a demanding taskmaster. Only one supervisor opposes appointment. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Schools Move to Remedy Health Services By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lindsay Described in Lawsuit as Senile : Councilman: He lacked the mental capacity to know that his girlfriend deceptively gained control of his property, stepson's legal action claims. By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historic 1905 Building Heavily Damaged by Fire
Trial Starts in Murder That Shocked Palisades : Courts: Teen-ager was killed just days before her graduation. A private security guard is accused of the crime. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superior Court Adopts Earlier Starting Time
Pitzer College President Frank Ellsworth to Resign
Man Killed in Robbery Attempt on Deputy
Police Say 4-Day Search for Officer Was Routine
Hughes Engineer Guilty of Accepting Kickbacks
Watchdog Group Challenges KCET's License By Sharon Bernstein
2 Sisters Acquitted in Jewelry District Case
Shelter Program Will Do Without Armories By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Nominates Yegan to Appellate Court : Justices: If confirmed, the Ventura County Superior Court judge would consider cases from Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meeting Will Attempt to Keep Alive Hope Deal : Parkland: An official who helped negotiate the complicated land swap says the entertainer may simply decide to back out. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
95 Unsung Reservists Come Home : Gulf crisis: They went to Germany and England, not Saudi Arabia. But these volunteers did their part for Operation Desert Shield. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Police Want Criminals to Pay the Price : Crime: Law enforcement officials ask judges to require that convicted offenders cover most of the $1 million a year in booking fees soon to be charged to cities. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Gallegly Encouraged by Mideast Visit By Psyche Pascual
OXNARD : 2 Settlements OKd in Oil Dump Lawsuit By Mack Reed
SIMI VALLEY : Mistrial Declared in Murder Case By Mack Reed
VENTURA : Contract Approved for 143 City Workers By Karen Mckean
OXNARD : Man Pleads Guilty to Raping Girl, 14 By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Barking Ordinance to Be Given Hearing By Hugo Martin
COUNTYWIDE : Ambulance Firms Seek Rate Increases By Joel Brand
OJAI : Body of Woman Found Next to Road By Gerry Brailo Spencer
Soviet Defector Killed Activist, Jury Finds By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-Day Search for Missing Officer Was Routine Procedure, Police Say : Manhunt: The disappearance of any private citizen with a similar record of dependability would warrant such an effort, officials insist. By Carlos V. Lozano and Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Homeless Offered 60 Days of Shelter : Social services: The city has found new facilities for the program after the National Guard refused to let two armories be used daily. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Step Into Spotlight By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meeting Will Try to Salvage Hope Deal : Parkland: An official who helped negotiate the complicated land swap says the entertainer may simply decide to back out. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilmen Criticize Mayor but Decline to Remove Him : Lancaster: The three denounce Mayor William Pursley's role in the sale of property and say the courts will judge whether he acted illegally. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Police Report Backs Policy of Tolerating Cruisers By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Can Soon Just Ignore the Alarm--Clock, That Is : Retirements: Bobby Horne is ending 38 years of Ventura firefighting. He was late to his own farewell dinner because he went out on a fire call. By Maja Radevich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : Curtis Elevated to Presiding Judgeship By Gerry Brailo Spencer
OJAI : Poll Planned on Aid During Earthquake By Thia Bell
FOSTER PARK : Roadside Tree Turns Festive Each Year By Kathleen Williams
County Panel Backs Settlement of $650,000 in Lancaster Traffic Death By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William J. Kasza; Retired Art Professor
2 Left Homeless by Apartment Fire
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Charles V. Tackett; L. A. County Attorney
Monrovia Firm's Unit Guides Desert Soldiers : Defense: Hand-held satellite receiver can locate troops within 75 feet. The Army has ordered 592 for Persian Gulf operations. By Franki V. Ransom, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex a Non-Issue in Charges Over 'Swing Club' By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Mom-Mobile' for Obstetric Care Faces Funding Obstacle By Lanie Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Jail in S.D. County Won't House Any Inmates : Detention: When the $80-million, 784-bed facility is finished, it will remain empty for lack of operating money, a situation that haunts Orange County officials. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Council OKs Pact Raising Officers' Pay
IRVINE : Back-to-Nature Walks Scheduled
ANAHEIM : Urgent Care Center Offers Free Flu Shots
IRVINE : New Post Office to Open in 1992
COSTA MESA : Deadline to Apply for Grants Is Jan. 18
ANAHEIM : Firefighters Receive Overachiever Award
ORANGE : Change Is Sought on Council Selections By Mary Helen Berg
COUNTYWIDE : Cornucopia of Gifts Collected for Needy By Lily Dizon
SEAL BEACH : Petitions Turned In on Hellman Project By Shannon Sands
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airline Performance
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Panel Says Mayor Violated State Law By Leslie Earnest
MISSION VIEJO : Mixing Up a Batch of Job Skills By Terry Spencer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City May Be Facing $1.9-Million Deficit By Bill Billiter
SAN CLEMENTE : Planners to Study Street Proposals
LAGUNA BEACH : Schools to Enforce Strict Smoking Ban By Leslie Earnest
ORANGE : Witness Tells About Dana Beach Slaying By Gebe Martinez
Driver Badly Burned as Car Plunges 200 Feet off Ortega Highway By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She Sifts City's Past for Own Identity By Herbert J. Vida
Suspect Loses Midnight Run Against Police By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Dog Bites Arm of Santa Ana Officer
Gun Death May Be Tied to Drugs
Ram Fans Run Into Trouble at Anaheim Stadium, Too
Newport Museum in Court Over NEA Oath By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Censured for Monitoring Computer Messages By Mary Anne Perez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Butts' Strong Season Might Be Cast Away : Chargers: NFL's leading rusher now is on crutches, yet downplays his injury. By Don Patterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fowler Rips Reports on Socker Sale : MSL:Team owner says no decision has been made, nor has any deal been discussed. By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Louisiana Tech Falls to Nevada Las Vegas From Associated Press
Antelope Valley Cruises, 139-86
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Phillips to Discuss Future By Don Patterson
Christian Heritage's Butler Does In UCSD
Semenik Signs Letter to Play Aztec Football By Scott Miller
Smell of Roses Lures Dollars From Huskies By Ted Brock
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
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NBA ROUNDUP : Malone, Utah Cut Down Nets From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 7 Ohio State Rolls to 7th Win in Row, 103-66 From Associated Press
NHL : Rally Gets Rangers Past Capitals, 5-3 From Associated Press
Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar suffered a chip... From Staff and Wire Reports
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This Heisman Gathers No More Dust or Rust By Jim Murray
49ers Strike Back at Rams, 26-10 : Pro football: San Francisco takes control with 16-0 lead. At 5-9, L.A. is mathematically eliminated from playoffs. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating an Image of Pride : Pro basketball: Clippers' Kimble is striving to be perceived like his hero--Julius Erving. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Flashes in Pan Put Rams Into the Fire Again By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playoff Berth Is Nice, but Shell Isn't Done : Raiders: With an eye to winning the AFC West title, coach vows to fight any complacency. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strawberry's Glad He's Back in Right : Dodgers: He says he is relieved he won't have the pressure of playing a new position after a news conference introducing Butler and Ojeda. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forsythe Started the Scuffle, Ornest Says By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Marion Butts, whose 1,225 yards rushing lead the league... From Staff and Wire Reports
Investigation of Agassi's Absence Widens : Tennis: He might be fined $25,000, banned from 1991 Grand Slam Cup after skipping the tournament last week. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quarterbacks in Grasp of Injuries From Staff and Wire Reports
Thompson: Defending Against Racist Charges 'Idiotic' From United Press International
Best Start in Years Propels UCLA to Fifth in National Basketball Poll \o7 Associated Press\f7
Broadcast Is a Hit, but Game Is a Miss By Larry Stewart
PRO FOOTBALL : Jackson's Spectacular Runs Don't Diminish Allen's Role By Bob Oates
Even With Lott on Sideline, Everett Can't Do Awful Lot : Rams: Quarterback struggles throughout loss to 49ers, throwing two interceptions. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Win No. 5, Not 500, Matters Now for Kammerer By Mitch Polin
Southwestern Academy's Fisher Scores 73 Points in 101-67 Victory By Kirby Lee
Washington Throws Manual Arts for Loss By Lonnie White
Basketball Preview 1990-91 : SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : County's Best Continues to Get Better By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP POLLS : Tustin Ranked No. 1 in Basketball
Mustapha Abdi
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Green Lets His Instincts Lead the Way By Mike Digiovanna
Melody Earle
Benefit Meet for Gymnastics Postponed Until Next Season By Mike Digiovanna
Injury Leads Okura to Her Future Career By Steve Kresal
LA Valley Hits Boards to Beat Saddleback
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Reserves Lead SCC Over Occidental
The Sidelines : Ex-Sooners Jailed in Drug Case From Times Wire Services
The Sidelines : DeBerg Released From Hospital From Times Wire Services
Buffalo Quarterback Kelly May Be Playing in 4 Weeks By John F. Bonfatti, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Sidelines : Nebraska Recruit Shot at Party
The Sidelines : Whittier Names Football Coach From Times Wire Services
THE NFL REPORT : Four NFC East Teams Might Make the Playoffs By Dave Goldberg, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kiam Juggling Pieces to Reassemble Patriots : Football: The general manager's and coach's tenure are up in the air as New England's owner talks to Miami AD. By Howard Ulman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
3 Florida Cities on Expansion List : Baseball: Six areas still being considered for two new National League teams. Sacramento is eliminated. From Times Wire Services
The Sidelines : Lendl Named 1990 World Champ From Times Wire Services
The Sidelines : Perez Is Still Top Bantamweight From Times Wire Services
Furuseth Gets Ski Cup Win \o7 Associated Press\f7
Research Remains to Be Done on Vitamin B6 as Asthma Aid By Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon
Iowa Escapes Snow but Worries About Huskies : Rose Bowl: Coach Fry brought the Hawkeyes to California early because drifts collapsed the bubble over their practice facility. From Associated Press
Golden State Futurity Time Trials Slated at Los Alamitos From Times Wire Services
Ex-Fed Chairman on Team Studying Baseball Economy From Associated Press
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