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What happened on November 13, 1990
BUSINESS
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Corollary Inc. Helps PC Makers Build More Powerful Units Dean Takahashi/Times staff writer
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Adapting to Wall Street's New Terrain : A money manager says investors in the '90s will have to be more disciplined in the prices they're willing to pay. TOM PETRUNO, Times Staff Writer
New Chevron Plan for Point Arguello Oil Is Turned Down MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement Reached in Video Piracy Case ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Lessons on How to Ride Out a Recession : Analysts say shell-shocked investors should keep in mind stocks of firms that make things people can't live without. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Olivetti Plans to Dismiss 7,000 From Times Wire Services
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : 2 Tax Options Ease the Hurt of Child-Care Costs : Most people making over $10,000 will do better by choosing a 'dependent care account.' ALBERT B. CRENSHAW, THE WASHINGTON POST
Rockwell, Italian Firm Ally to Pursue International Contracts CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profit Takers Move In, Put Dow Off 4.95 From Times Wire Services
Storage Properties Posts $690,000 Quarterly Income
St. Ives Labs' Profit Up 42% in 3rd Quarter
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : IN CLOSING : All This Talk About Money . . . DAN AKST, Dan Akst is a Times staff writer
Com Systems Reports Profit in Latest Quarter
Japan Stocks Post 8th-Biggest Gain Reuters
GATT Chief Says Key Farm Trade Talks Are Deadlocked From Reuters
PC Accessory Firm Settles Its Microsoft Suit CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CII Financial Posts Rise in Quarter, 9-Month Profits
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Up in the Air On the Cost of Housing CATHERINE COLLINS
CCF Seeks $6 Million in Public Stock Offering
New Child-Care Law Gets a D-Minus HARRY BERNSTEIN
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : Building Up a Large Nest Egg : Experts suggest having up to six months of living expenses stashed away. Here are some of the techniques you can use to develop a saving habit. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Industrial Production Off 0.8% From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Murdoch Firm's Shares Plunge From Times Wire Services
September Housing Affordability
Rockwell Wins Contract
STOCKS : Good Signs on Oil, Gulf Push Dow Up 51.74 KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM Adds Two Weeks to Van Nuys Plant Shutdown
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : How to Get the Most Out of Your Job Benefits : Salary is important, but maximizing your 'hidden paycheck' will make a major contribution to your financial security. BILL SING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Route Battle Likely to Benefit European Firms ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Southwest Corp. Dropped From NASDAQ
S&Ls Say Regulators May Be Hurting Recovery : Thrifts: Industry executives say overly harsh agency reviews are scaring off investors. If it keeps up, they add, some firms that could survive may not. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Ties Unexplained Pay Cuts to Thefts From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : CS Holdings Chalks Up a First From Times Wire Services
Tide of State Tax Revenues Ebbs, Indicating Recession : Economy: Of states' three main taxes, the corporate income tax fared worst, with a 0.9% average decrease. From Associated Press
Computer Firms Make Pilgrimage to Comdex Show DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : The Heart of a Gambler JIM SCHACTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banks, S&Ls Show Mixed 3rd Quarter : Financial institutions: Some firms report increased earnings because of acquisitions, while others see their profits fall because they put aside money for potential loan losses. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Midwest Quake Fears Are Boon to County Companies : Safety: Marketers of survival kits report surge in business from the nation's heartland, where a major temblor has been predicted. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Convert WWII Design to Corporate Jet Runs Into Turbulence : Stock: Jet Craft proposes a public offering so it can build a new version the British Vampire. Competition and winning FAA approval won't make it a breeze. JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
50 Ex-Glickman Agents Leave Jon Douglas Co.
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Collectibles Don't Have to Cost a Mint : Experts suggest two areas to consider: memorabilia from the Old West and from the entertainment industry. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simmons Says He's Still Interested in Buying Lockheed. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keating Grand Jury Considered Other S&L Indictments JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Hobby Income Can Be Taxing : The IRS verdict on whether an activity is business or pleasure is sometimes a judgment call. CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : It's Back to the Basics on Tax Shelters : The exotic investments still exist. But you're probably better off with the more mundane, including tax-free bonds and home mortgages. BARRY STAVRO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : Forming a Savings Strategy : With college costs skyrocketing, inflation rearing its ugly head and a recession of uncertain temperament brewing, prudent financial planning for the future is more important than ever. The best plans vary according to age, marital status and personal goals. Here are some suggestions from the experts about how best to plan if you are under the age of 40; between the ages of 40 and 55; and for those who are now 55 and older. : Starting Out KATHY KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : Forming a Savings Strategy : With college costs skyrocketing, inflation rearing its ugly head and a recession of uncertain temperament brewing, prudent financial planning for the future is more important than ever. The best plans vary according to age, marital status and personal goals. Here are some suggestions from the experts about how best to plan if you are under the age of 40; between the ages of 40 and 55; and for those who are now 55 and older. : Reaping Rewards KATHY KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monarch Beach Buyer to Take Developer Role : Real estate: The firm's plans for its Dana Point land puts it in a new league of Japanese companies doing more than merely buying U.S. property. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warner Center Copes With a High Vacancy Rate : Offices: The large supply of empty space is due partly to a push by developers to get their projects on board before local restrictions make future projects more difficult. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OIL : Several Firms to Boost Their Spending in 1991 PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quick Cash : Fast-Track Now Leads Only to Pawnshops From Associated Press
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : How to Tell When Your Company Is in Trouble : Patience can pay off because firms usually weather hard times. But it pays to heed signs of trouble that say it's time to head for the lifeboats. ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : Where the Experts Say to Invest Money PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Entertainment Alters Terms of Warrants
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK / TECHNOLOGY : Bill Gates Paints a Perfect World JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Contemplating the Good Life : Planning for your leisure years can generate many perplexing questions.
TRW Quietly Cuts 1,600 Jobs in Southland : Aerospace: The reductions are expected to continue. Workers say the moves have been made gradually, avoiding the attention that rivals received when they made big layoffs. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury in Keating Case Curbed Actions : Thrifts: They wanted to indict other American Continental and Lincoln S&L figures but decided to focus on key players. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Is Icahn Headed Now? : Airlines: Analysts wonder what the real reason is behind TWA's offer for ailing Pan Am. The move marks a dramatic change in direction for his struggling carrier. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Dental Offers to Buy 5 of DHA's 8 Clinics CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faked Volvo Spot Drives Another Nail Into Ad Industry's Credibility BRUCE HOROVITZ
S.D. Railroad Back on Right Track : Transport: The San Diego & Imperial Valley took over a white elephant freight line and made it a paying proposition. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : THE RIGHT PATH : Going Global With Your Money : Picking stocks--even those of U.S. firms--is tricky. But a mutual fund with foreign flavor can pay off over the long term. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trimedyne's Laser to Unclog Arteries Approved by FDA LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peddling Maker of Lifecycle : Health: Life Fitness saw its sales soar in the fitness-crazed '80s, but Bally, its cash-strapped owner, wants to concentrate on casino and gaming operations. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brokerage Savors Big Court Victory Over a Goliath : Litigation: The $9.2-million verdict against Dallas-based Trammell Crow Co., buyer of the Fluor Corp. headquarters, gladdens the heart of Bill Lee, founder of Lee & Associates. ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chicago Title & Trust to Acquire Floundering Ticor TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : Couples Crafting New Rules for Sharing : Forget 'what's mine is ours.' That axiom has given way to divorce, the women's movement and other factors that complicate domestic mergers. JANNY SCOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trimedyne Gets FDA Approval to Market Cold Laser LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : OVERVIEW : The Cold Winds of Reality HARRY ANDERSON, Harry Anderson is a former Times staff writer who wrote the California & Co. column
Traditional Reveals Loss, Seeks to Restructure Debt
P.M. BRIEFING : Volvo's Agency Quits Over Ad From Times Wire Services
Amgen to Pay Lower Royalties on New Drug : Pharmaceuticals: It costs the Thousand Oaks firm $50 million to alter its agreement with a research center. That will lead to a loss this quarter. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Developer Plans L.A. Golf Club : Tujunga Wash: Minoru Isutani wants to build a $60-million course that will lure the big tournaments. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : The Key to Retirement Planning: Start Early : You'll probably need tens of thousands of dollars more than you might expect. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bunker Hunt's Australia Cattle Ranches Sold : Bankrupt: Four landholdings are auctioned for about $20 million to help satisfy ex-billionaire's debts. From United Press International
British Report Faults Oxy for '88 Rig Blast JANE APPLEGATE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MANAGING YOUR MONEY : PREPARE YOURSELF : Forming a Savings Strategy : With college costs skyrocketing, inflation rearing its ugly head and a recession of uncertain temperament brewing, prudent financial planning for the future is more important than ever. The best plans vary according to age, marital status and personal goals. Here are some suggestions from the experts about how best to plan if you are under the age of 40; between the ages of 40 and 55; and for those who are now 55 and older. : The Middle Years KATHY KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Eve Arden, 82; Portrayed TV's Beloved 'Our Miss Brooks' BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Family's Tragedy : The Lynches of Scotland Try to Cope With Madness, Murder in America WILLIAM H. BOYER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; William H. Boyer is a regular contributor to Orange County View. and
Changing Lifestyles : Living in Fear in a Siberian Enclave : In Tuva, a native people called Tuvinians were kept under the Russian boot for decades. But now the tables have turned, and many Russians are moving on, fearing for their safety. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : Looking for Inexpensive Photo Processing? Try Lake Ontario : The waterway is so full of polluting chemicals it actually can develop photographs. At least, that's what one local photographer says. And he has the black and whites to prove it. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Hopeful of Key Accord With Gorbachev : Soviet Union: An agreement between the two men on sharing natural resources would help lay the foundation for economic reforms. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : SHOPTALK : Waves of Sound Can Ease the Pain
World IN BRIEF : IRAN : Alleged Spy for U.S. Is Executed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ANALYSIS : Buildup Will Force Some War-or-Peace Decisions NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : 'Voice of Glasnost ' to Be Envoy From Times Wire Services
Low Water Pressure at Fire Blamed on Overtaxed System CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Ban on Fund Raising by Aides of Officials Urged : Ethics: Reformers call for new rules after disclosure of activities by Bradley commissioners, staff. RICH CONNELL and TRACY WOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GULF WATCH: Day 103 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis : Military Front:
Ex-Official Says Iraq Will Free All New Zealanders Reuters
Legal Experts Split Over Bush's Power : Policy: Talk of launching an offensive against Iraq sparks questions about the need for congressional approval. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurer to Cover New Cancer Treatment From The Washington Post
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. CAROL J. WILLIAMS
Gorbachev OKs Split Authority, Yeltsin Says From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : EL SALVADOR : Rights Abuses Condemned by U.N. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Mitchell to Head Senate Again From Times Wire Services
Ramsey Clark Meets With Hussein, Says Iraqi Hopes to Avert Showdown From Times Wire Services
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. MICHAEL PARKS
Israel Bows to Pressure, OKs U.N. Envoy Visit : Diplomacy: Officials are willing to discuss the Arab conflict--but not the Temple Mount killings. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole Urges Crisis Session : GOP Leaders Want Congress to Vote on Gulf From Associated Press
WORLD : Iran Likely to Free 3 Britons Soon
Greens Offices Raided Reuters
STATE : Yosemite Storm Warning Issued From Times Wire Services
Israeli Reserve Soldier Killed, 2 Officers Hurt From Times Wire Services
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. ROBERT C. TOTH
Now Comes the Age of Santa Anas ROBERT A. JONES
WORLD : Reservist Sues to Avoid Gulf Duty
World IN BRIEF : MEXICO : Cesar Chavez and 2 Others Honored From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4.2 Quake in Slovenia Associated Press
Rocket Launches Secret Payload Into Space Associated Press
Yes, Virginia, You Can Mail From North Pole--but It Takes 32 Years JOHN D. CRAMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Typhoon Rocks Philippines; at Least 14 Killed From Times Wire Services
CNN Agrees to Limits on Noriega Tapes From Associated Press
PERSONAL HEALTH : Early Vaccination May Foil the Flu KATHLEEN DOHENY
LOCAL : Police Kill Transient in Altadena From Times Wire Services
PRI Claims Victory in Mexico Elections MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Absentee Ballot Count Ordered Halted : Election: A judge acts after Arlo Smith, Democratic candidate for attorney general, challenges the procedure. PAUL FELDMAN and BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brazil Urges Broader U.N. Security Council Reuters
Of Cats and Morality: A Gratifying Quote for Posterity JACK SMITH
Britain and Iraq Expel Diplomats Times Wire Services
BOOK REVIEW : Trio's Tale of Punishing Search for Great Ape Has a Lot of Bite : OTHER ORIGINS; The Search for the Giant Ape in Human Prehistory by Russell Ciochon, John Olsen and Jamie James Bantam Books $22.95, 262 pages JOHN WILKES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD : Li Peng Sees U.S. Congressmen From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Iraq to Free 4 Hostages--Clark From Times Wire Services
Israel Now Using Gravel-Shooter Against Arabs From Reuters
Concern Over Gulf Grows in Congress : Mideast crisis: Lawmakers from both parties fear Bush will send troops to war. They insist that such action requires their approval. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romania Parliament Extends Government Rule Over Economy Reuters
Phone Firms Plan New Area Code : Communications: Rapid growth in Orange County, Inland Empire dictates decision to split the 714 zone. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Search Backward for Target Group MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE / GENETIC ENGINEERING : Safer Gene Therapy May Be Possible THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
CLIPBOARD : BREEDING BIRDS : RUFOUS-CROWNED SPARROW (Aimophila ruficeps)
REGIONAL REPORT : A Centuries Old Village Sets Off Familiar Dispute : Clay pot sherds lead to the discovery of an unmapped Anasazi site in Colorado. It has 200 rooms and remains unexplored. EVAN MAXWELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Bishops Call on Bush to Avoid War OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Molina Says She'll Run as Latino Unity Falters : Supervisors: Councilman Alatorre says he might oppose fellow council member. Stage is set for a lively battle in redrawn 1st District. RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ration Eggs, Flour and Meat, Mayor of Leningrad Urges From Associated Press
Egypt Rejects Taking Part in Attack on Iraq, Mubarak Says From Times Wire Services
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. TYLER MARSHALL
Phone Companies to Split the 714 Area Code in Two ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blood Supply in Many Poorer Nations Unsafe, Experts Say ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local : 4th Plane Crash Victim Named From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
A Fund-Raiser in Disguise: 'Masked Ball' PAMELA MARIN
Judge Orders Absentee Vote Count Halted : Election: With narrow lead fading, Democratic attorney general candidate Arlo Smith challenges the method of ballot tabulation in Orange County. PAUL FELDMAN and BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Germany: Facing the Fears : Reunification: A symposium organized by the Goethe-Institut and UCLA questions how the new Germany will differ from the old, divided one. KATHLEEN HENDRIX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE : Koala Mineral Water Recalled From Times Wire Services
Miracle Moms : Cancer Once Meant End of a Pregnancy; Chemotherapy Has Changed That LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Riot, Battle Police in Paris Protest RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yannis Ritsos, 81; Prolific Greek Poet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
1,000 Squatters Stage Riot in Eastern Berlin : Germany: Hundreds are injured in a battle that began when police evicted illegal tenants from three houses. From Reuters
Armenian Nationalist a Hero on Return Home : Soviet Union: Expelled in 1988, he moved to Glendale. He plans to pick up where he left off. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grave-Robbers Come Up Short in Bizarre Crime MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joseph Cicippio Jr.; Son of Hostage in Lebanon Times Wire Services
UCI Study Links Kids' TV Habits, Higher Cholesterol : Health: Research also suggests that 2 or more hours of daily viewing may produce heart problems in later life. KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lisa Kirk, 64; Broadway Musical Star
U.S., Singapore Agree on Bases Associated Press
2 Right-Wingers Face Runoff in Guatemala : Politics: Carpio, the pre-election favorite, will run against Serrano, former aide to dictator Rios Montt. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspen Plane Crash Kills 4 O.C. Residents TONY MARCANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Sununu's Future as Bush's Top Aide Being Questioned : Politics: Abrasive official reportedly has insulted important supporters. But President is loyal to his staff. JAMES GERSTENZANG and JACK NELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sea Lion Trainer Says Navy Program Risks Human Lives : Animal rights: A former employee of the project charges that marine mammals are unreliable in military duties. A spokesman says the service has complete faith in the secret endeavor. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Renoir Portrait Sells for $18.1 Million but Market Is Still Soft Reuters
River of Memory : Historian Tells Tales of Mojave Waterway CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : New Clues in a Trial by Fire : What looked like arson in the past wasn't necessarily so, scientists find. The discoveries may affect the convictions of two men in Arizona. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
126 Iraqi Officers Executed, Defector Says From Reuters
Filipino Veterans Get Recognition--at Last : Heroism: A Manila ceremony is part of a U.S. effort to repay POWs, others who fought in World War II. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE : HIV-Infected Doctors Being Retrained in Related Fields MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
QUITO : A Vote for Heritage
Market Newsletter : Europe Wonders: Buddy, Can You Spare an Ecu? : That stands for European Currency Unit, which is what the 12-nation European Community will be using if plans go forward for a unified currency. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JERUSALEM : Harsh Spotlight
BEIJING : Asian Diplomacy
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO
Unlike the Poor, Financial Manipulators Take a Human Toll JOSEPH N. BELL
PERSONAL HEALTH : New Video Urges Women to Undergo Mammograms GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : The 'Iron-Silk' Road May Provide New Trade for China : Trains linking eastern China to Western Europe are due to start running in mid-1992. Officials say the overland route will cut shipping time for Pacific Rim nations. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. WILLIAM TUOHY
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : Leaders of 34 nations will meet in Paris next week. Times correspondents in key capitals report on their hopes and fears for the Continent. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Drinking a Toast to Europe's Future : The centerpiece of the party will be the signing of a pact reducing conventional forces. Will such treaties be passe in the new Europe's future? ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : POINT / COUNTERPOINT : Scoliosis Treatment: Braces vs. Stimulation
GO CLIMB A ROCK : Offshoot of Mountaineering Finds Its Way to Health Clubs ERIK FAIR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SARAJEVO : Test for Yugoslavia
Doing Business : The Edmonton Mall: Shoppers' Paradise on the Prairie MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Airlifting the News: Stars and Stripes in the Saudi Desert : The 'Persian Gulf edition' of the GIs' hometown newspaper is actually printed in Germany, which presents quite a circulation problem. In bringing the news to the front, Stripes is following a tradition that started in World War I. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Grinning Through Apartheid : Pieter-Dirk Uys is South Africa's equal opportunity satirist. He pokes fun at blacks as well as whites. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Mexico Has New General in the War on Narcotics : Jorge Carrillo Olea says his appointment to the post of anti-drug czar does not reflect a shift in official policy. It may, however, be a shift away from alleged human rights abuses in combatting dope dealers. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Small Investment May Pay Off on Titan Balance Sheet MIKE DiGIOVANNA
COMMENTARY : Dodgers Aren't Shoo-Ins, Even With Strawberry TOM VERDUCCI, NEWSDAY
Pro Football Report : Weekday Update : RAMS : Robinson Hopeful TIM KAWAKAMI
OCC Has Advantage in Race for Bowl Bid STEVE KRESAL
Pro Football Report : Weekday Update : RAIDERS : Going Long, Getting Nowhere CHRIS DUFRESNE
Las Vegas Starts Out Where It Left Off: No. 1
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
No Middle Ground in Rivalry : Bruins: It's either the thrill of victory or heartache of defeat against USC, Donahue says. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA : Patience Is Best Plan for New-Look Lakers MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU Pleasing in Its Opener SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo Tops Final Poll
Agassi Beats Sampras in ATP Opener from Associated Press
This Philadelphia Story Mostly About Defense : Pro football: The Eagles get back into NFC East race by defeating the Redskins, 28-14. From Associated Press
Hockey
Maple Leafs End Losing Streak, Beat Jets Associated Press
On the Sidelines : Syracuse to Seek Bowl Without 3 From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Playoff to Reunite CSUN, Cal Poly SLO MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steady, but Slow Progress : Pro football: Tolliver is improving, but it's too early to tell if he will be a talent to be reckoned with in the 1990s. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football Report : Weekday Update : RAMS : Robinson Still Sees Hope TIM KAWAKAMI
COLLEGE DIVISION : A Red-Letter Kind of Year for Redlands MITCH POLIN
Toreros Passed Over for Playoffs JIM LINDGREN
Montreal Will Put $15 Million Into the Expos From Associated Press
Pro Football Report : Weekday Update : CHARGERS : It's Predictable, but Effective DON PATTERSON
King's Swan Wins Aqueduct Feature
Cal Remains Firm on Decision to Play in Copper Bowl From Associated Press
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Cuba's Preparations Get Favorable Marks RANDY HARVEY
On the Sidelines : Motta Suspended for One Game From Times Wire Services
College Football Report : Weekday Update : AROUND THE NATION : Notre Dame Is Wished Well
Fiesta Bowl Offers $100,000 Scholarships : Arizona: Officials hope to defuse the controversy following the state's rejection of a holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. From Associated Press
Rams Won't Rush In Dupree : Pro football: Robinson says it would be a mistake to use the running back too much too soon. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Sidelines : Garcia Suspended for Drinking From Times Wire Services
On the Sidelines : Knee Surgery for Dallas Forward From Times Wire Services
Pro Football Report : Weekday Update : AROUND THE NFL : Mark Clayton Out a Month Associated Press
King's 38 Propel Bullets Past Nets, 97-92 From Associated Press
Freedom Wants Colorado State; Fiesta Chooses GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI and STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Pat Valenzuela Is Hospitalized, Attorneys Say BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure Made Rabbitt Run : Cross-country: But now, UC Irvine athlete is realizing her potential by not thinking so much about winning. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football Report : Weekday Update : USC : Marinovich Battles Flu JERRY CROWE
PRO FOOTBALL : Nothing-to-Lose Pass Can Become Winning Proposition BOB OATES
On the Sidelines : East-West German Soccer Off From Times Wire Services
Louisville Is Set to Face SEC Foe : Fiesta Bowl: Tempe, Ariz., will remain the site for the game. The halftime show might have a civil rights theme to allay controversy over King holiday. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playoff Format Needs Work LONNIE WHITE
What Is USC's Biggest Game? : Bragging Rite: UCLA vs. USC Saturday, at Rose Bowl : Trojans: Notre Dame matchup has more national significance, but UCLA rivalry means everything in Los Angeles. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Struggles but Stops Finnish National Team
New Basketball Conference Within a Week Is Predicted : Big Midwest: The league would include independents DePaul and Marquette and several teams that are now in the Metro Conference. Associated Press
Cal Is Condemned for Accepting Bid : King controversy: NAACP decries Golden Bears' decision to play Wyoming in Tucson's Copper Bowl as ramifications of holiday rejection spread. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Won't Rush In Dupree : Pro football: Robinson says it would be a mistake to use the running back too much too soon. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football Report : Weekday Update : SAN DIEGO STATE : New Position Suits Stallings DAVE McKIBBEN
College Football Report : Weekday Update : UCLA : Injuries Will Be Forgotten MAL FLORENCE
Shell Says He Will Stay With Lineup : Raiders: Coach says that Beuerlein isn't the answer to the team's recent slump. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life's Horizon Has Widened for the Eagle TED BROCK
His Start in Movies Is Rocky JIM MURRAY
RACING NOTES : Great Communicator Laid to Rest in the Infield at Hollywood Park From Times Wire Services
On the Sidelines : Barnes Seeks Appeal of Ban From Times Wire Services
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Mancillas Quits Post at Castle Park LAURA PALMER
Rolling Hills Running Back Hurt, Passenger Killed in Auto Accident ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
COMEDY REVIEW : Rich Little Makes a Weak Impression : Judging by the mediocre material Sunday, he apparently figured that just showing up at the Performing Arts Center was enough. JESS BRAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VA Hospital Patients Show Artistic Skills G. JEANNETTE AVENT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Lack of Talent Pulls Plug on 'Radio Hour' NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Morning of Quintets at the Taper RICHARD S. GINELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Reviews : Emerson String Quartet at Schoenberg Hall HERBERT GLASS
Stage 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 : Dr. John Prescribes New Orleans From Times Wire Services
Coyote Is Wily as an Actor VERNON SCOTT, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Art 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
Legendary, but Still Active, Benny Carter to Play Elario's DIRK SUTRO
TV REVIEW : 'Nova' Uncovers the Doubts About U.S. 'Smart' Weapons ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short Takes : Concert to Celebrate Copland From Times Wire Services
'Big One' on Shaky Ground : Television: The consensus of scientists was that many of the specifics as dramatized in the movie were 'credible' and 'possible' but 'not probable.' IRV LETOFSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Cheers' Toasted as Top Show of Week, Season : Television: Two hundredth episode even topped the World Series, NBC says. JOAN HANAUER, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : Artist Eclipsed by Showman in Vasarely LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Mozart, Brahms Clarinet Quintets at Taper RICHARD S. GINELL
Short Takes : Aid for Willie Nelson Urged From Times Wire Services
A Leg Up, Not a Handout : Independent Hollywood Company Hires the Homeless for 'Jeremiah Pollock' CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Wolves' Is Howling at the Box Office : Movies: Horror sequel 'Child's Play 2' surprises with a $10.7 million opening. And Kevin Costner's Western rides a high $42,733 screen average. PAT H. BROESKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Short Takes : It Was Wrong to Write Him Off From Times Wire Services
Bochco's 'Experiment' Over: ABC Cancels 'Cop Rock' STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEWS : Colescott's Portraits of Racial Schizophrenia SUVAN GEER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art or Politics? Bus Stop Poster in Limbo : Ruling: Outdoor advertising firm seeks a second opinion on controversial artwork already approved by the Cultural Affairs Dept. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Rotella and Crew Soar at Marquis DON HECKMAN
STAGE REVIEW : 'My Africa': Tragedy, Hope From Fugard DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short Takes : Author Clancy Sees End to War From Times Wire Services
No Shock: 'Big One' Does Well in L.A. RICK DU BROW
Heady Moment : Baritone in John the Baptist Role Upstaged by Bloody Head ROBERT M. ANDREWS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2,000 Attend Memorial for CBS' William Paley : Television: Politicians, journalists, actors and statesmen hear tributes to the powerful 'Tiffany Network's' builder. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Safely Traditional 'Romeo and Juliet' : Thoughts of what might have been overshadow the La Habra Community Theatre production. MARK CHALON SMITH
Music Cycle Turns Back to Dr. John : Tour: After a decade without a major label contract, the artist is back on the charts. He'll perform Thursday in Newport Beach. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
DANA POINT : Gardeners' Small Plots Worth Lots LEN HALL
Only Bums Will Run, Only Bums Will Rule : The politicos: By poisoning the climate for politicians, we're driving out the good people that term-limit proponents hoped to attract. NORMAN ORNSTEIN, Norman Ornstein is resident scholar of the American Enterprise Institute, a public- policy think tank, in Washington
Lawyers Admit Defeat in Plan to Stop Prison Proposed for Lancaster SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Synthesizers Open Horizons to Organist HERBERT J. VIDA
Goldberg Tries an Old Variation : School board president steps down; should it be a full-time job?
Lawyers Admit They Won't Be Able to Block Lancaster Prison
Economy May Hobble Growth Downtown ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gun Used to Enforce 'No Browsing,' Police Say
Jewish Leaders Reaching Out to Lead Emigres Back to the Fold : Religion: A grant is announced to help immigrants assimilate. Many have been uncertain how they and their children fit in. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OTHER COMMENTARY : A Sentence to Back Benches Edward Levy,senior vice president of the Assn. of California Insurance Cos.:
Father Calls Police After Finding Bomb Ingredients in Son's Room MICHAEL CONNELLY and PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COUNTYWIDE : El Dorado to Host Academic Decathlon
OTHER COMMENTARY : A Sentence to Back Benches Robert M. Stern,co-director of the California Commission on Campaign Financing:
FULLERTON : Suspect Sought in Assault on Transient
Deputies Seek Man in Death of Roommate
NEWPORT BEACH : City to Study More Car-Pool Incentives
SANTA ANA : Tenants Join Paper Drive for Charity SHANNON SANDS
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Exploring Safety Options
Nine Hurt as Truck Crashes in Chase
OJAI : Council to Weigh Ban on Alcohol THIA BELL
Does Laming the Legislature Upset the Constitution? : The legal view: This shift in the balance of power may go beyond the authority of initiatives. GERALD F. UELMEN, Gerald F. Uelmen is dean of Santa Clara University School of Law and president of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers
3 Homes Damaged in Roof Fires Caused by Burning Tree LYNDA NATALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Veterans Start Work on Long-Sought Memorial
WESTMINSTER : Ceremony to Honor Persian Gulf Troops
COUNTYWIDE : Hearing Planned on Improving Schools ADRIANNE GOODMAN
Pedestrian, 82, Killed
$7.7 Million Sought for Better Water : Health: State money would enable 10,000 north Oxnard residents to hook into a supply to replace tainted ground water. But additional costs are a worry. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters OK of Term Limits
Taxpayers
Voters OK of Term Limits
Street Wise
Rep. Dellums on Iraq Crisis
Down Side to Redevelopment
Landfill Hearings
Voters OK of Term Limits
Voters OK of Term Limits
Salary Increases for City Employees Take Effect
OTHER COMMENTARY : A Sentence to Back Benches State Sen. Diane Watson,Democrat, Los Angeles:
Santa Clarita to Reconsider Cap on Mobile Home Rent STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Dellums on Iraq Crisis
15-Year-Old Acton Girl Killed in Apparent Shooting Accident
MOORPARK : College Revives Course Offerings ADRIANNE GOODMAN
Rep. Dellums on Iraq Crisis
OTHER COMMENTARY : A Sentence to Back Benches Assemblyman Ted Lempert,Democrat, San Mateo:
Rate of Blacks in College Not Slipping, Study Says
Geography Teacher Shows Where It's At DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roache Weighs Options as He Prepares to Be Sheriff : Law Enforcement: A transition team is advising the sheriff-elect, who wants to be less autocratic and try to get along with the media. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hydrant at Apartments Was Partly Shut : Thousand Oaks: The fireplug was in violation of county code. But investigators say it was not used to fight the blaze that claimed buildings at The Knolls complex. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oregon Has Difficulty Obtaining Child Care Debt
Crown City's Historic Jewel Dazzles Anew : Pasadena: The director took a unique path toward renovation of the central library and picked up a prestigious award for his efforts. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : CSUF Gets $301,000 Biomedical Grant
Cancellation Was Discrimination
Watchdogs Vie to Oversee 'M' Funds : Transportation: Finalists to keep an eye on the spending of the $3.1 billion are trimmed to 24 out of 324 who first applied. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
FPPC Clears Sheriff of Misspending Funds ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters OK of Term Limits
Christmas Gift to the Economy : Why the Fed should lower interest rates another notch
Campfire Suspected in 40-Acre Blaze
PLAGIARISM WATCH : Footnote to a Life
Crowd Jams Knott's for a Park Freebie : Veterans Day: Offer of free admission to military and their families drew thousands to the amusement center. Traffic backed up and park secretaries pulled KP duty. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy Kills Man Who Allegedly Pulled Gun
Doctors Question Menopause Drug Therapy, Cite Research Need Associated Press
COUNTYWIDE : Mother-Child Drug Center Adds Services STEVEN KEEVA
Alpha Beta Applauded
CYPRESS : City May Require Permits of Plumbers LYNDA NATALI
SATICOY : Company Plots Seeds of the Future JOEL BRAND
17 Illegal Aliens Found in Van, Authorities Say
2 Women Who Say Police Made Them Prove Their Sex File Claim LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Got the Wrong Guy : Government, not CNN, is hurting Noriega trial
Group of Youths Stabs 2 Brothers in Argument HUGO MARTIN and CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Blue Line Plan Will Allocate $5 Million for Safety Features : Metro Rail: Fatal accidents spur action by transportation officials. Some measures will be implemented immediately although funding is pending. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidate Pledges to Pursue Goldberg's Goals for Schools JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Collier Vale
SANTA ANA : 3 Youths Shot at Carnival in Park
HUNTINGTON BEACH : FireMed Program Touted as Success BILL BILLITER
Ex-Navy Trainer Attacks U.S. Use of Sea Animals : Military: His claims that dolphins and sea lions are unreliable and endanger servicemen are denied by Navy program's spokesman. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Irvine Co. to Detail Public-Land Plan
A Change That Opens State's Political Doors : Careerism is ended; new members mean the Legislature will again reflect our changing society. PETE SCHABARUM, Pete Schabarum, an author of Proposition 140, is a former assemblyman who is retiring after five terms as a Los Angeles County supervisor.
SIMI VALLEY : Man Hit by Car Dies of Injuries
Immunization Requirements researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Neighborhood Complaints Pay Off in Own ZIP Code
Nightclub to End 'Skirt Night' and Similar Offers
Many Laud Police for Drug Raid on Dalton Ave. : Law enforcement: Despite political and legal repercussions, residents say tranquility has returned to the neighborhood in the two years since officers struck at cocaine dealing and gang activity. DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's Vying for Membership on Citizens' Oversight Committee
Shakespeare
Big Backlog : Warm Weather, Increased Competition Worry Firewood Vendors GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert L. Bothwell Sr.; Retired Navy Captain
Caltech to Be Home for Most Powerful Research Computer LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
CLIPBOARD : Medical Board Disciplinary Actions Researched by: ELENA BRUNET / Los Angeles Times
COSTA MESA : Abusive Childhoods Focus of Workshop
Obituaries
VENTURA : Man Collapses as Warrant Is Served CAROL WATSON
Deadline Set for EPA Decision on Stricter Sewage Standards
Radio Salute to Veterans Runs Gamut From WWI to Operation Desert Shield SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Releases Officer Who Survived Shooting MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brando Says His Daughter Tried to Hang Herself LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father Turns in Son for Having Bomb Ingredients
Letter From North Pole Delivered to Chula Vista--32 Years Late JOHN D. CRAMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Developer Assails Mayor's Comments SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
Biologist's Life Has Been a Study in Candor, Concern : Environment: Karlin Marsh knows about the political realities of land-use. But that hasn't stifled her voice on some issues. ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy Appeals Suspension Over Use of Nightstick : Police: The Civil Service Commission will decide whether a three-day penalty is too severe. The officer also is named in a civil suit alleging brutality. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money-Laundering Case Nearly Ready for Jurors : Trial: Two Jewelry Mart firms stand accused of processing hundreds of millions of dollars in drug sales cash. RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Train Smashes Into Stalled Moving Van DAVAN MAHARAJ
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