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What happened on November 19, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Short Takes : Naomi Judd Relies on Religion From Times Wire Services
Whose 'Family Values' Does Burger King Support? DANNY GOLDBERG, Goldberg is president of Gold Mountain Entertainment and chair of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California
TV Reviews : A Charming, Enlightening Look at 'Crash of 1929' MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
'A Scheme to Make Money' : Pop music: The lure of the dollar, say fans and foes of Milli Vanilli, powered the hoax by the lip-syncing duo. The cynics are outnumbered only slightly by the outraged. SHARON BERNSTEIN and DARRELL DAWSEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Maria's Story': The Saga Continues : Documentary: A pro-FMLN film that gives a human face to the guerrillas in El Salvador can't find an outlet on TV. HOWARD ROSENBERG
CLASSICAL MUSIC REVIEW : Top Soprano Has an Uneven Night KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music : Living-Room Gig From Yoakam : Country singer's off-center licks and guitarist Pete Anderson's stinging riffs steal the spotlight. CHRIS WILLMAN
Short Takes : Warner Wants to Call the Shots From Times Wire Services
Tv & Video CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
DANCE REVIEW : 'Body Tjak' at Wadsworth LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Music : LACO Premieres Rouse's 'Iscariot' DANIEL CARIAGA
A Showcase for Radical Innovator Michael Snow MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Feelgood Factor Has its Ups, Downs ROBERT EPSTEIN
Tv & Video 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
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CBS Reports 4th-Quarter Loss, Bad Forecast for '91 From Reuters
TV Reviews : Just in Time: a Thanksgiving Turkey CHRIS WILLMAN
State Arts Leaders Gear Up for the '90s : Funding: The California Confederation of the Arts stresses planning, cultural equality and the competition for fewer arts dollars. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Circus CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
By The Numbers 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
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music : USC Symphony Salutes Copland HERBERT GLASS
Music : Brahms, Corigliano Share Pasadena Bill TIMOTHY MANGAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Killing 'Em Softly With His Songs : An emotional set answered the questions that were hanging in the air as Bruce Springsteen stepped to the microphone. Had he changed? Was one of rock's most absorbing chapters at an end? ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Music : Jezebel: Teen Romance With Jay Aston JEAN ROSENBLUTH
Short Takes : Demi Moore Sees Lack of Roles From Times Wire Services
MUSIC REVIEW : The Camerata Honors Saint SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music : A New 'Fledermaus' Flutters in San Francisco MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Music to Feel and Hear by Post-Punk Avatar STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Left Is Crying Wolf Over 'South Africa Now' DAVID HOROWITZ, Horowitz is chairman of the Committee on Media Integrity.
Jazz : Charles Owens a Study in Purity DON HECKMAN
Short Takes : Captain Kangaroo Criticizes TV From Times Wire Services
O.C. ART : Kostabi Works on View in Fullerton : The artist's notoriety is based largely on Kostabi World, the assembly line enterprise he founded. CATHY CURTIS
TV Re-Enactment of Police Shooting Angers Officer KEVIN BRASS
Short Takes : Linda Evans Puts Past Behind From Times Wire Services
POP REVIEW : Swenson and Fahey Make Long Night of Rock Worthwhile MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short Takes : Vanilla Ice's Facade Is Melting From Times Wire Services
O.C. DANCE REVIEW : The Coast Ballet at Curtis Theatre CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9-Year-Old Boy KOs Rocky at Box Office : Movies: 'Home Alone' takes No. 1 even though it's at fewer theaters than Stallone's vehicle. PAT H. BROESKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Milli Vanilli to Forfeit Best New Artist Grammy CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivalry for Carl Reiner Is on Film DANA KENNEDY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Double Buckling to Fit Extra Child Not a Safe Practice ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vanishing Species : Environment: Eagles, falcons, hawks and other birds of prey are in danger as humans encroach on their habitat. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Chumash Villages May Be Too Many : American Indians: Because both projects are to be in the same area, they will duplicate each other's displays and create a rivalry, critics say. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Wife's Death Dies of His Wounds
He Prays for Sinners--and Sometimes Arrests Them RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Teacher Negotiations End in Stalemate KAREN McKEAN
OJAI : Water Officials to Discuss Fines THIA BELL
San Diego
Countywide
Countywide
OJAI : Stolen Car Retrieved After Traffic Stop CAROL WATSON
Church Market Offers Gift Choices With Poor in Mind BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Vote on Building Fee From A Times Staff Writer
Science / Medicine : Gene Linked to Muscle Disorder From Times staff and wire reports
OXNARD : Council May Move Mobile Home Park HUGO MARTIN
Science / Medicine : FDA OKs Cell Therapy for Cancer From Times staff and wire reports
Clipboard Researched by: KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
Pedestrian Injured by Utilities Truck
THOUSAND OAKS : Residents Can Speak on Schools Contract STEPHANIE STASSEL
PERSPECTIVE ON MEDICAL INSURANCE : Insurers Put Our Health at Risk : Dangerous abuses by companies get little scrutiny from the state. Every Californian should have health coverage. JONATHAN FREEDMAN, Jonathan Freedman is a writer in San Diego
5 Injured, 3 Seriously, in Collision of Pickups
PLATFORM : Women in TV BARBARA AVEDON, BARBARA AVEDON, creator of series "Cagney and Lacey," commented to The Times on the dearth of women working before and behind the cameras in the television industry:
Litigation Could Lead to an X-Rated Trial TONY PERRY
Lawmakers Agree on Need for Special Session of Congress : Mideast: But local representatives are not united over what such a meeting on attacking Iraq would accomplish. PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defeat of Liquor Tax Propositions
Math and Science Education
Math and Science Education
Math and Science Education
Defeat of Liquor Tax Propositions
Income Tax Choices
Defeat of Liquor Tax Propositions
Keeping a Housing Lifeline Open : Low-income housing tax credits are spared the budget-cutters' ax
COSTA MESA : OCC Hall of Fame Nominees Sought
A 20-Year Uphill Battle to Save the Mountains : Santa Susanas: A group toasts the progress it has made toward setting aside open space for a park that would stretch to the ocean. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Chinese Professor to Visit Saddleback TERRY SPENCER
City Panel to Discuss Joint Study on Pipeline : Water: Three Ventura City Council members favor the project, one opposes it and three want to see the environmental impact report. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Lets Mobil Oil Keep Hazard Data Secret : Settlement: Pretrial agreement between refinery and Torrance does not give public access to internal documents on safety issues. Legal and environmental activists decry the decision. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudi Drivers
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Trustee Areas to Be Redrawn TERRY SPENCER
Holography Exhibit Shows Diverse Uses NONA YATES
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Jail-Go-Round: In, Out and About
FULLERTON : Anti-Abortion Coalition Formed ERIK HAMILTON
William Bennett Resigns
Police Seek Witnesses to Car Crash
Two Pipe-Bomb Blasts Called Unrelated From a Times Staff Writer
Science / Medicine : Discovery May Aid Early Cystic Fibrosis Detection From Times staff and wire reports
Grudge Against Deputies Won't Go Away NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pancho's Spread : Preservation: A Carlsbad woman, remembering when the Cisco Kid and his sidekick, Pancho, entertained her children on TV, has made the restoration of actor Leo Carrillo's hacienda her crusade. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buildup on Coastal Sands a Take-Care Operation : Bridge construction: Workers make effort to avoid disturbing the fragile wetlands and nests of the rare least tern. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Cat's Eye Gouged in Attack With Spray Paint CAROL WATSON
Cal Lutheran Discontinuing Interim Session : Colleges: The decision to kill the one-month term has met with mixed reactions from students and faculty. BRUCE SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1 Killed, Another Hurt in Head-On Collision
Horse Dies After Bolt Into Traffic; Rider Hurt
Science / Medicine : Jungle Computer Probes Mayan Ruins : Archeology: Design software and laser mapping can chart a site more accurately and quickly than traditional methods. TONY BAER, Baer is a free-lance science and technology writer based in New York City
Letters From Home : Brownies Add to Mail Flooding Persian Gulf--and Find a Pen Pal ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Warning to Defense Companies : Angry jury sends a $45-million message about military product safety
Latinas Center Helps Women Break Addictions, Barriers : Oxnard: Problems with skeptical neighbors and an audit that found minor discrepancies in the residential program's finances have been resolved, officials say. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : OCC Offers $150,000 in Scholarships
Math and Science Education
HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Foundation Elects 3 to Board
Science / Medicine : Aspirin May Boost Alcohol Effects From Times staff and wire reports
COUNTYWIDE : County Issue Incentives for Car-Pooling : The County Board of Supervisors recently voted to pay employees $300 for car-pooling, riding a bus, bicycling or walking to work. The cash incentive is one of the strategies in the county's plan to cut air pollution by reducing the number of cars the county's 6,000 employees drive to work. Should employees be paid for sharing rides?
FULLERTON : Cal State Teachers to Teach Teachers
SANTA ANA : Adult Education Is Booming at College GREG HERNANDEZ
COSTA MESA : Mastering School and Life by Degrees MARY ANNE PEREZ
William Bennett Resigns
Street Gang Members Shoot Man to Death
Science / Medicine : Study Ties Cholesterol to Anger From Times staff and wire reports
COLUMN LEFT : Squandering Our Future on Military Folly : Where is the peace dividend? The White House is spreading it over the sands of Arabia. ROBERT L. BOROSAGE, Robert L. Borosage is director of the Wolfson Center for National Affairs and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, Washington
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Surprisingly Tough TV Classes Are a Hit JOHN PENNER
FULLERTON : College Provides for Affirmative Action
Are Hostage Families Right to Go Visit Iraq? : It's a matter of compassion, though it does affect U.S. policy
JORDAN RANCH : Children, Parents Go on Acorn Hunt CAROL WATSON
COUNTYWIDE : Education Program Turns Lives Around LAURA MICHAELIS
Herzog Calls Iraq a Nest of Terrorism : Mideast: The Israeli president, visiting Los Angeles, says that the danger posed by Saddam Hussein must be neutralized. STEVE PADILLA and RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trial of Doctor in Attack on Aissa Wayne, Luby to Begin : Court: Thomas A. Gionis is accused of ordering the assault that injured his ex-wife, daughter of late actor John Wayne, and her boyfriend in Newport Beach. JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 UCSD Scholars Wage Intellectual Battle Over Japan DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Results : Nov. 17
A Cute, Fuzzy Little Problem : Squirrels: The debate rages at College of the Canyons after an order to reduce the campus's population of the rodents, whose fleas can transmit the plague. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dominic J. Sanchini, Retired Rockwell Official
SPORTS
RACING NOTES : Trotter Mack Lobell Aims at Perfect Record From Associated Press
Nekota Enjoys the Sweet Taste of Success : Cross-country: Runner makes only the necessary sacrifices to help lead Woodbridge High School to Saturday's state meet. KIM KUTCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News
The Long and Short of It Win : Golf: Couples' drives set the table for Floyd as team scores five-shot victory over Palmer-Jacobsen at Sherwood Country Club. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Bruins' 42 Points Are Record for Their Most Without Winning MAL FLORENCE
CHARGER REVIEW : NOTEBOOK : Injuries Couldn't Keep Tolliver Out T.J. SIMERS
Colts Owner 'Regrets' Racial Slur of Analyst From Associated Press
NCAA Reform Would De-Emphasize Pay-for-Play : Revenue distribution: Smaller schools, however, say the rich conferences will simply get richer from $1-billion TV contract. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colorado No. 1 in UPI Ratings
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Rypien Has Redskins Feeling Fit : NFC: Recovered from knee injury, quarterback passes for four touchdowns in victory over the Saints. From Associated Press
The Sidelines : Injured Ill. Tackle to Miss Finale
Glory Is Flawed at UNLV : National outlook: Defending NCAA champion has a great team, but a cloudy tournament future. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Short-Handed Goal Helps Eagles Tip Gulls KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Gary Finds Hero to Goat Is a Fumble Away MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Joke This Time: Rebels Are the Coaches' Choice
Yankees Sign Leary to 3-Year Contract for $5.95 Million From Associated Press
Eagles Get a Kick Out of Ruzek : NFC: His 46-yard field goal with 1:45 left lifts Philadelphia to a 24-23 victory over Atlanta. From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Bowl Committees Pay the Price for Acting Too Early TIM LAYDEN, NEWSDAY
COMMENTARY : Manley Can Only Wait, Keep Doing His Best MICHAEL WILBON, WASHINGTON POST
Colorado in Spot for Title From Associated Press
Warriors Are Tonic for Lakers MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gabriel Leads Hawaii Past Wyoming, 38-17 Associated Press
Torrey Pines Is Top-Seeded
The Sidelines : Eric Davis Has Knee Surgery
El Toro Will Play at Lynwood
Rams Find How Low You Can Go : Pro football: Cowboys capitalize on defensive slips and Gary's fumble for 24-21 victory. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walker Puts Vikings in Position for Win : Interconference: His 58-yard touchdown run sets the stage for game-winning field goal against the Seahawks. From Associated Press
Spotlight : A Glance At This Week In The Nfl
NHL ROUNDUP : Oilers Streak the Other Way With 3-1 Win From Associated Press
Rams Prove Panacea for Aikman, Who Has Best Game of Season : NFL: Soft zone defense has soothing effect on former UCLA standout. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
NFL MONDAY REPORT : Wild-Card Spots Hold Interest as Conference Races Become Clearer DAVE GOLDBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts Come Back for 17-14 Victory : AFC: George shows improvement, Biasucci's 38-yard field goal with 1:46 left beats Jets. From Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : Heisajoy Beats Jazzing Hi STEVE SCHUELEIN
Raiders, Dolphins Prime This Time : AFC: The two teams with the NFL's best Monday night records meet tonight at Miami. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Birthday Party for Moon : AFC: He throws five touchdown passes in 35-23 victory over Cleveland, the Browns' fifth loss in a row. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Drexler Scores 30, Portland Is Perfect at 9-0 From Associated Press
Titans Bracing for Tough Year : Basketball: Injuries abound, and season hasn't even started. But team will have no trouble living up to expectations. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bengals Recapture Winning Form, 27-3 : AFC: Cincinnati alone in first place in Central Division after victory over Steelers. From Associated Press
49ers Impressed by Victory, Not Tie : NFC: San Francisco routs Tampa Bay, 31-7, shares NFL record with 18 consecutive victories. From Associated Press
Starting Over at UC Irvine : Basketball: After an embarrassing finish last year, the men's team is eager to make amends. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butler's Kick Makes Up for Bear of a Miss : Interconference: After blowing a field-goal attempt at the end of regulation, his 44-yarder in overtime beats Broncos. From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Tunnel Vision Would Have Been Helpful TED BROCK
Emmitt Smith Hits the Flat, Turning Short Catches Into Long Gainers : Football: Running back turns into star receiver after Rams' secondary sits back in its deep zone coverage, forcing Aikman to dump short passes to rookie. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Coach, but the Old Intensity : CS Long Beach: Greenberg takes over for Harrington and vows to maintain fast-paced attack. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victory Over Edberg Makes Agassi Proud : Tennis: He defeats No. 1 player in the world in ATP championship match. From Associated Press
BIG WEST PREVIEW : UNLV's Chance at Being No. 1 May Lie in the Conference ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lions Beaten, Convinced by Giants, 20-0 : NFC: Detroit players, coaches see enough to believe New York (10-0) is better than San Francisco (10-0). From Associated Press
Bills Slowed but Not Stopped by Patriots : AFC: Thomas scores on 80-yard run in fourth quarter as Buffalo beats New England, 14-0. From Associated Press
OCC, El Camino in Orange County Bowl
The Gangs Can't Shoot Straight : Pro basketball: Clippers beat Seattle SuperSonics, 78-65. Kimble benched. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USD Knocked Out of Playoffs JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARGER REVIEW : REPORT CARD : Not Even Close to Making the Grade T.J. SIMERS
NFL Reinstates Washington's Dexter Manley : Football: The Redskins defensive end was banned a year ago for substance abuse. He is now on waivers. From Associated Press
No Contest, Earnhardt Wins : Motor racing: He is the NASCAR season champion after finishing third at Atlanta. Morgan Shepherd wins race. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clara Stadium: Another Option Play That Didn't Work MELVIN DURSLAG
SOCCER : Bruins Go to Region Final, 2-1 JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sidelines : Browning to Decide Wednesday
Bowl Confirms Its Interest in Aztecs : College football: Independence Bowl official says, however, that 'some people have to fall on their faces' for San Diego State to win an invitation. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shuman Wins Final Sprint-Car Race at Ascot RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Citation Is Won in $17.20 Upset by Colway Rally BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF : Farmer Stays Home to Lead Efforts in Spreading the Story of the SCGA SHAV GLICK
The Sidelines : Benefit Noted in Pre-Game Sex
The Thrill Isn't Gone : 1990 Tournament's Ecstasy, Agony Linger at Connecticut THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lift of Myricks' Long-Jump Ban Urged : Track and field: A panel has recommended reinstating the Olympic medal winner who was barred for life after testing positive for a stimulant. From Associated Press
Pit Accident Claims Life in Atlanta SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Five for Seles in Final : Tennis: Teen-ager outlasts Sabatini in first five-set women's match since 1901. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Anteater Women Lose to Bulgarians, 82-56
Packers Win in Last Minute, 24-21 : NFC: A one-yard touchdown pass play with 16 seconds left lifts Green Bay over Phoenix. From Associated Press
Kansas City Made Butts Stop There : Chiefs: Charger running back held to season-low 40 yards on 14 carries. Chiefs quarterback Steve DeBerg made the most of support from defense and offensive line. RANDY COVITZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chiefs' Fast Start Finishes Chargers : AFC: Kansas City takes quick 10-0 lead, spoils San Diego's plans to get back in West Division race, 27-10. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers' Loss Is in the Errors : Football: Chiefs get quick start en route to a 27-10 victory. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worthy Owes No Apology MIKE DOWNEY
BUSINESS
P.M. BRIEFING : Accountants to File Chapter 11 From Times Wire Services
Fed Easing of Credit Buoys Market; Dow 15.10 Higher From Times Wire Services
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : FOREIGN STOCK MARKETS
Talk-Line Girds for 10th Year of Talking Turkey From United Press International
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : STOCK GROUP WINNERS & LOSERS
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : MUTUAL FUNDS
Market Watch : How Investors Can Tell When the Bear Is Dead LINDA STERN, REUTERS
EARNINGS : K mart Reports 1.7% Increase From Times Wire Services
Profits Plunge for Wall Street Firms This Year From Associated Press
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
P.M. Briefing : 3 Best Cities to Live In Picked From Times Wire Services
Saudis Plan to Boost Crude Output Again From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Auto Workers OK Chrysler Pact From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Figures Hint of British Recession From Times Wire Services
Market Watch : Slumps Aid Fabric Chain TOM PETRUNO
P.M. BRIEFING : Australia Channel 7 Plans Cuts From Times Wire Services
Plan to Pay Lincoln S&L Units' Creditors Is OKd : Thrifts: It covers claims against 11 subsidiaries. A settlement of debts owed by the parent American Continental Corp. is expected soon. From Staff and Wire Reports
Weak Economy May Be Bonanza for Repair Shops : Services: Some shops already are noticing that more people are fixing broken items instead of buying new ones. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asbestos Victims' Compensation Plan Altered : Health: The restructuring of the Manville trust will slash attorneys' fees and speed payment of claims. From Associated Press
Pickens Challenge Offers Insight on Corporate Japan KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In North Dakota, the Latest Hot Asian Import: Air Service : Transportation: A university will train air crews for Taiwan. But first they'll provide the only regular air service within the state. ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Company Tutors U.S. in Math : Education: Kumon franchised centers are spreading across the country as Americans see the need to help their children learn everything from simple arithmetic to calculus. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRANK L. CONAWAY : Advertising's Age Gap : Primelife Fine-Tunes Ads for 'Mature' Population Leslie Berkman, Times staff writer
NEWS
Shadow Over Sea World : The Deaths of 6 Whales, 3 of Them Prized Orcas, Raise Questions at the San Diego Theme Park AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : GULF WATCH: Day 109 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis : Hostage Front:
It's Another (Yawn) Historic Arms Treaty for Leaders From Reuters
In the Soup in West Europe: Big Chunk of the Alphabet From a Times Staff Writer
WORLD : Soviets Drug-Use Figure Leaps From Times Wire Services
Winds Thwart U.S. Landing on Saudi Beach DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smile, You're on This Week's Cover of Time From Associated Press
NATION : Senator Lashes Keating 5 Panel From Times Wire Services
U.S. Signs Up Romania for Its Use-of-Force Resolution : Diplomacy: Baker now has 7 'yes' votes on gulf plan at the U.N. He lobbies hard for Moscow's support. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Court Official Owes $1,967 in Fines Associated Press
Local : Final Tally of Absentee Ballots in Orange County Is Released From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
NATION : Yuletide Toy Warning Issued From Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Don't Get Even, Get Mad, Scientist Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Insight By The Times Washington bureau
Oman Planning Democratic Step, Will Form Consultative Assembly From Reuters
Out of the Night : From a corner of his living room, Mbanna Kantako broadcasts his version of the news. With less than one watt, he hopes to start a revolution. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Willing to Send Emergency Food to Soviets From Associated Press
U.S. Places Overtures to China on the Back Burner : Diplomacy: End of the Cold War, politics at home and instability in Beijing cool U.S. ardor for closer ties. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : New Test Diagnoses Chronic Fatigue Flu From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : ALASKA : 2 Crewmen Held in Shipboard Riot From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Soviets Shed Superpower Role, Stress European Ties MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Difference in These 2 Conservatives Is Radical : Profiles: Reps. Rohrabacher and Cox come from the same political mold, but their styles are worlds apart. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Foe of U.S. Bases Wins in Okinawa From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wind, High Seas Scrub Mock Marine Invasion From Associated Press
WORLD : Man Sets Self Afire, Dies in D.C. From Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Rep. Frank Suffers Mild Heart Attack From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Will Release All Hostages--Iraq : Gulf crisis: Baghdad announces it will start freeing Western 'guests' Christmas Day. Process is to take three months 'if nothing happens to disturb the . . . peace.' NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Calls Iraqi Offer 'Cynical Manipulation' JACK NELSON and WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Yeltsin Calls for Referendum on Gorbachev From United Press International
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Sikhs Kill 43 in Weekend Violence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD : Soviet Tank Rolls in Berlin Lark From Times Wire Services
Jazz, Civil Rights Are in Focus KEVIN ALLMAN
WORLD : Cigarettes Looted From Crash From Times Wire Services
STATE : Lotto Jackpot Goes Unclaimed From Times Wire Services
Ailing Boy in Bone Marrow Legal Test Dies From Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Radioactive Waste at Sea Confirmed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : 1977 Florida Slayer Executed From Times Wire Services
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Peace Pilgrims Camp on Honeymoon Island : Activists: Their Baghdad base is a locale favored by newlyweds. Their goal: speaking out against war. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq to Deploy 250,000 More Troops in Kuwait : Gulf crisis: Gorbachev asks for 'patience,' dashes U.S. hopes for Soviet support in U.N. on military action. From Times Wire Services
Shuttle Crew Prepares for Landing Today as Mystery Arises Over Satellite's Orbit : Space: Touchdown of Atlantis is moved up because of the risk of high winds. Secret payload's hide-and-seek behavior puzzles amateur trackers. From United Press International
Bush Salutes Kohl in Campaign Boost for German Leader : Diplomacy: The President doesn't quarrel with the chancellor's call for seeking a diplomatic solution in gulf. DAVID LAUTER and TAMARA JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
At 116, She Has Her Cake and Honors, Too From Associated Press
Saudi Consul's Nephew Booked in Traffic Death
Panel Chides Justice Dept. on S&L Fraud Prosecutions : Thrifts scandal: The House subcommittee says funding, manpower and subpoena needs have not been adequately pressed with Congress. From Associated Press
Local : Police Seek Crossbow Hunter
COLUMN ONE : Lure of Fishing Is Fading : Thousands are quitting the freshwater sport each year. Reasons include drought, pollution and the poor quality of the fish produced by hatcheries. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Dream of Democracy Follows the Nightmare ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Refuse to Allow Airing of Noriega Tapes : Media: The action against Cable News Network may signal a new willingness to limit press freedom. DAVID G. SAVAGE and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some Election Bets Pay Off Big in Old Colorado Mining Towns From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Gorbachev's Deal: A Share of Power for Republics, a Stronger Hand for Himself JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Manila Official Escapes Bombing From Times Wire Services
Gorbachev in Rome: Fun and Profit and a Chat With Pontiff : Italy: The Soviet leader gets an enthusiastic welcome and invites a papal visit. He is offered economic aid. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staff Plays Numbers Game on Bush's Crowd in Prague From a Times Staff Writer
Dusting Off Old Treasures for New Built-In Bookshelves JACK SMITH
San Clemente Sees Its First Gang Slaying LILY ENG and LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Institute Is Incubator for Diplomats : Think tank: Hoover Institution becomes headmaster to young foreign service officers from Eastern Europe. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
End of Cold War Toasted : Nonaggression Pact, Arms Treaty Signed From Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Pipe Bomb Hidden in Stereo Explodes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
David Crosby Hospitalized After Crash
First Ladies' Luncheon Is Literally a Pain in the Neck From Associated Press
Don Chaffey; Directed Films, TV, Disney Features
Security Conference Has Some Interesting Antecedents : History: The Congress of Vienna, Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations all had a hand in shaping Europe. Now, the CSCE promises to lead it in a new direction. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind the Wheel PAUL DEAN
Shopping slump hits town in the pocketbook : A complex of factory outlet stores is the lifeblood of Boaz, Ala. But now the cash flow has slowed. LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driving a Wedge in Saudi Sand : Culture: The Mideast nation's government may think women need to be kept off the roads, but American feminists don't. And all jokes aside, they're proud of their hard-drivin' Saudi sisters. PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Caps Rising Gang Violence in South County LILY ENG and LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Martinez of Florida Likely to Be Drug Czar SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orchestra Basks in Affection BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eisenhower Work With Canvas and Oils Shown : Art: Some of the former President's paintings go on display at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda. He did them for recreation and to relieve stress. MARCIDA DODSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mass Grave Found Near Site of WWII 'Bridge on River Kwai' From Times Wire Services
Dispute Led to Lapses in County-USC Trauma Care : Medicine: Inspectors attribute 'preventable' deaths to physician-surgeon feud. Remedies have been instituted. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grammy Award Stripped From Milli Vanilli From Associated Press
Conspicuous Consumption Kicks Off Wine Festival ANN CONWAY
Catching Up on the Reading : Illiterate Adults Carry Terrible Secret, but New Skill Causes Other Problems BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Wolf Dreams Howl With Fears From Life : DREAM OF THE WOLF, by Scott Bradfield. Alfred A. Knopf. $18.95, 256 pages CAROLYN SEE
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