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What happened on November 23, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Ex-Chief of Festival 2000 Admits Mistakes : Culture: Lenwood Sloan acknowledges at public meeting that 'mismanagement' helped caused the bankruptcy of the Bay Area event. MISHA BERSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : The 'Dallas' Shot That Was Heard Round the World : Television: Three hundred million viewers found out 'Who Shot J.R.?' 10 years ago this week on the soap opera that embodied the '80s. RICHARD CORLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Richard Corliss writes about movies, sports and theme parks for Time magazine. and
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Wood & Smoke Generates Heat : Though still given to intense songs, the band no longer seems to be trying so hard for effect. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Country Singer K.T. Oslin Takes a Direct Approach JOE EDWARDS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Another 48 HRS.' for Action Fans, 5 Relics for Garbo Buffs : THIS WEEK'S MOVIES TERRY ATKINSON
Pop Music Reviews : L-7 Serves Up a Moist, Intense Set at the Roxy JONATHAN GOLD
STAGE REVIEWS : 1 Near Hit, 1 Clear Miss in 'Rare Birds' at Theatre of NOTE T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peoplewatch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Twentieth Century': Enyedi's Valentine KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When You Can't Get Enough of the Turkey LAURIE OCHOA
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Wynette to Give Free Concert From Times Wire Services
Let's Broaden the Family of Films During the Holiday DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Takes Command of Media in Gulf : Television: A carefully orchestrated outing in the sands of Saudi Arabia shows the President learned well at the foot of his predecessor. Ronald Reagan could not have managed it better. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Jazz Reviews : Saxman Wallace Searches for a Style LEONARD FEATHER
SHORT TAKES : Cash Performs GI's Song on TV From Times Wire Services
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Heightening the Fright in Horror Flicks BARBARA SALTZMAN
Peoplewatch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Quaid Back After Recuperation From Times Wire Services
Pop Music Reviews : Leftover Sweet Show Leaves Sour Taste at Strand STEVE HOCHMAN
SHORT TAKES : Freeman on Campaign to 'Heal' From Times Wire Services
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Multifaceted Ninja Turtles Prove Perfect Arena Rocksters Rincon Records and Mattel Inc. jointly announced today that the newly formed record label has signed Barbie, one of the world's most popular and recognizable dolls for over 30 years, to an exclusive recording agreement. --Press release, Nov. 12, 1990 CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : A Grab Bag of the Newport Jazz Festival on Channel 28 LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Yen for Exotic Tastes of East and West at O'toto CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Stuart Gordon's 'Robotjox' Offers Little Fun or Irony MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Jazz Reviews : Holman Big Band a Study in Perfection ZAN STEWART
Charles' Concert Canceled
Hayworth Dubber Due at Screening DAVID J. FOX
'Peasant' a Scathing Political Folk Tale RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Imaginative Collection of the Best Guitarists in an Era ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Chee Chan Mixes Chinese, Vietnamese in a Healthy Menu MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bought the Record? Then Stop Whining RANDY LEWIS
Jazz Scene Growing Pains : Music: Discord emerges as fans of straight-ahead jazz lose venues to light jazz. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Comics Draw Juice From Big Orange : The Orange County Crazies' latest revue takes hilarious aim at Southern California foibles. M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance-Off : Members of Soviet's 1st Private Ballet Troupe Learn Steps From Tex. Hosts WENDY BENJAMINSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
ART REVIEWS : Lipski's Poetry of Disorientation CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snitzer's 'Movement' a Photomusical Salute to Freedom ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Comes Between Greek Church, State : Censorship: Orthodox bishop opposes film by a noted director, who enlists the government's support. From Reuters
POP ALBUM CHART : Whitney Houston May Melt Ice DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Blue Planet' at IMAX . . . Up Close and Distant : Filmed from a space shuttle, the startling views of Earth convey ideas as powerful as their images. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CalArts Students Make a Bid to Be Better Neighbors DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muldaur Shows Her 'Sunny Side' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPERA REVIEW : 'Cosi fan Tutte': A Cold Charade CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Questions for Principals of 'My Children! My Africa!' : Theater: South African playwright Athol Fugard tells a Dorsey High School class that it's up to young people to break down apartheid. 'You all have to become political animals,' he says. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Uncle Vanya' Unrolls Thread of Deception : Rancho Santiago College's Professional Actors Conservatory stages a mostly effective production in a well-crafted environment. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : '70s Rock Group Proves Not Ready for '90s Comeback STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Profound' Art Created From Urban Debris DAVID WHARTON
Menudo Pair Arrested on Pot Charges : Drugs: Dog at the Miami airport detected a small amount of marijuana in the singers' pants, police say. From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Gregory Begins Fast to Protest U.S. Military Presence in Gulf From Times Wire Services
MOVIE REVIEW : A Life Not Quite Right : Woodward and Newman Pair as 'Mr. & Mrs. 'Bridge' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Modern-Day Silent Screen Star : Actor: Tom Willett has made a career of playing non-speaking roles, including his latest on TV's 'Dear John.' MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Edvard Munch's Haunting Images : The Norwegian master is regarded as a key pioneer of Expressionism. A distinguished collection of 94 of his works is on view at the County Museum of Art. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
SHORT TAKES : King Carlos Marks Coronation From Times Wire Services
Movie Prices Jump to $7 at Complex : Entertainment: United Artists' downtown theater first in San Diego County to hit that mark. KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DAVID NELSON ON RESTAURANTS : Cafe's Menu Dominated by Healthy Serving of Hype : THE WATERFRONT CAFE & CLUB : 1960 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego : 293-3581 : Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily : Credit cards accepted : Dinner for two, including a glass of wine each, tax and tip, $20 to $50 DAVID NELSON
NEWS
The Top 50 Mysteries . . . and No Apologies PAUL PIAZZA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Piazza reviews mystery novels. This article originally appeared in Washingtonian
Suspect in Murder Spree Takes Secrets to the Grave : Serial killings: Detectives are convinced the man who died in Alaska cell left trail of bodies across West. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Akihito in Final Ritual of Passage : Japan: The emperor communes with his mythical ancestor, the Sun Goddess, in a nighttime, controversial rite of enthronement. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vatican Denies It Held Stock in Maker of The Pill Associated Press
Israel Tries 2 Men in Killings of Montecito Couple : Crime: Santa Barbara detectives enlist the aid of Israeli police to build case. It is the first time that that nation has put its citizens on trial for a crime in U.S. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rally of the Dolls : They May Break the Lock Boys' Games and Action Figures Have Had on the Market LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clipboard : Neighborhood Profile: Los Alamitos AFRC and Environs APRIL JACKSON
Filling the 'Makeup Guru' Void : An assembly-line worker turned cosmetic artist wants to teach his clients the techniques he's mastered after 17 years and thousands of faces. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Global Leaders Praise Thatcher's Achievements and Determination : Reaction: Even her foes temper their scorn with admiration for the formidable 'Iron Lady.' From Times Wire Services
For Retired Teachers, Education Becomes a Matter of Prime Time TONYA FOX, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RECREATION : 2 Transplants Have Their Lacrosse to Bear : The sport is virtually unheard of in most parts of the country and is just starting to catch on in Orange County. ERIK FAIR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tattooers Take Stab at Cleaning Up Image : Trends: Artists are making better impressions on customers, and not just on their skin. PAUL SCHREIBER, NEWSDAY
Silver Wares : Shining Examples of Hand-Engraved Craftmanship Coming to San Juan in Traveling Tiffany Exhibit KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toss It, File It or Refer It, but Don't Procrastinate LUCIA MOUAT, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Bush Joins GIs, Warns of Iraq Nuclear Threat : Saudi Arabia: He spends the holiday with them and urges 'some pain now to avoid even worse pain later.' JACK NELSON and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Talks Go Through Holiday in Japanese Effort to Buy MCA From a Times Staff Writer
NATION : Brown Sets Sex Attack Seminars From Times Wire Services
NATION : U.S. Posts $31.4-Billion Deficit From Times Wire Services
NATION : U.S. Abortions Increase 1.3% From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Man Fires 100 Rounds in Home From Times Wire Services
Shevardnadze to Fly to China for Gulf Talks From Reuters
Three Men Who Would Be British Prime Minister WILLIAM TUOHY
Computers Bring College Library Into Every Room on the Campus AMANDA DAVIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOCAL : Anticipated Shopping Madness Doesn't Materialize, Police Say From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
U.S. Asks NATO to Help Ferry Troops From Times Wire Services
'Lights . . . TV Cameras . . . Action!' : Media: It was a meticulously staged television show starring George Bush. But few print reporters were on the scene to review it. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kremlin Seeks Soviet Stability Amid 'Crisis' From Associated Press
SOUTHLAND : Police Search for Store Robbers From Times Wire Services
Sudan Travel Warning Associated Press
A Laid-Back Agenda for a Found Holiday JOSEPH N. BELL
Quest to Be Thin: Losing Proposition? : Health: Americans spend billions each year in the quest for the perfect body. But some experts say that for many, the ideal may be out of reach. MARY MacVEAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
HEALTH : U.N. Panel Warns Asia on AIDS From Times Wire Services
Holiday Gusty, Chilly in Much of Nation From United Press International
BOOK REVIEW : Collection Keys on Separations : DISTANT FRIENDS by Greg Johnson : Ontario Review Press, $17.95, 169 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Teaching America' Lessons
Quake Hits Peruvian Coast Associated Press
Hard-Line Christian Militia Agrees to Pull Out of Beirut From Times Wire Services
Tutors Needed for Literacy Program
Britain to Nearly Double Its Troop Strength in Gulf From Times Wire Services
Holiday Gets Off to Deadly Start--13 Die in State Traffic JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unlocking Shackles of Digital Tyranny : Clocks: Dependence on timepieces has caused modern folks to fall out of sync with themselves. One remedy is hammocks. STEWART I. EDELSTEIN, Edelstein, a litigator in a Connecticut law firm, is writing a book on etymology. This article originally appeared in the New York Times
Calvin Klein Moves In THE FASHION STAFF
Judge Rules Against Bikers' Desert Ride JENIFER WAREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Project Area Committees Grapple With the Future : Development: Members of obscure panels are often at rancorous odds as they reshape urban neighborhoods. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : LOYALTON : Breathalyzer's Removal Protested From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Kennedy Jr. Argues First Case in Court Associated Press
EPA Chief May Veto Colorado Water Project From The Washington Post
WORLD : Israel Steps Into Christian Feud From Times Wire Services
Long Wait in the Waiting Room
Kohl Warns Iraq Is 'Playing With Fire' by Holding Hostages United Press International
Ex-Employer, Army Nurse Settle Lawsuit BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
13 Die in State Traffic Accidents as Holiday Begins JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics : An Outsider Shakes Up Race in Poland : Millionaire businessman bursts upon scene, challenging Walesa and Mazowiecki. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rightist Le Pen Returns With 55 Hostages From United Press International
At the Outposts, There Is Little Thanksgiving : Military: Away from the hoopla of a presidential visit, a somber holiday seemed to bring lumps to throats of many young American soldiers. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 113 : A Daily Briefing Paper On Developments In The Crisis
NATION : Tucson Store Recalls Turkeys From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Ex-Cop Shoots Armed Intruders From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Fight to Succeed Thatcher Begins : Britain: All three candidates cling to essence of Thatcherism but try for more compassionate look. From Reuters
Attorney Wins $114,800 in Assault She Can't Recollect : Amnesia: A jury finds that a San Diego County deputy sheriff used unlawful and harmful force against the plaintiff. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funding, Politics Keep New Lockup in Limbo : Law enforcement: Orange County facilities exceed state-rated capacity, but action for a new site is far away. JIM NEWTON and MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD : Racy Fortune Cookies Recalled From Times Wire Services
London Abuzz After Resignation : Some Still Can't Believe 'Iron Lady' Stepped Down From United Press International
Eastern Wing of Kohl's Party Investigated for Embezzlement From Reuters
Bush's Thanksgiving Trip Is Assailed in Baghdad NICK WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Police Arrest 22 in One-Ton Cocaine Bust United Press International
Salvador Rebels Kill Five Troops in Mortar Attack : Central America: The latest assault brings week's toll to 89 in the year's biggest military campaign. From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : THERMAL : Volunteers Search for Missing Plane From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Household Has-Beens : From Bicycles to Lampshades to Books, Unwanted Items Find New Owners Via the Garage Sale FREDERICK STANDISH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nation Marks Holiday With Parades, Turkeys From United Press International
Medicine : Condom Program Intensifies Spain's Church-State Conflict STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudis Blame U.S. for Growing Social Chasm KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
279 Iraqi POWs Arrive in Baghdad Associated Press
On Your Mark, Get Set . . . BETH ANN KRIER and JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hopes Raised in Fight Against Autoimmune Diseases ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
New Ways to Get Medicine Into the Body : Health care: Diabetics who must inject insulin daily usually hate the needle, but a wide-ranging group of researchers are looking for another way. LARRY THOMPSON, THE WASHINGTON POST
Mall Accidentally Corners the Toy Scene JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castro Urged Soviet Nuclear Attack in '62 From Reuters
Children, Like Adults, Are Suffering Burnout : Health: Expectations, images of perfection, fears and guilt can bring children to the edge of overload. MARY MAUSHARD, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Carver Nears End of 30-Year Job : Career: With the Washington Cathedral recently declared finished, master stonecutter Vincent Palumbo recalls a job well done. KATHLEEN K. MANZO, THE WASHINGTON POST
Shrew is Small, but Big Trouble From AP Newsfeatures
Grandmother Is Model for Chinese : Fashion: Beijing's debut into world fashion as a major textile exporter is bringing with it a growing sense of style for Chinese women. ELAINE KURTENBACH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMN ONE : The Hunt for Water Walkers : Choosing a new college president has become an increasingly complicated, politicized and sometimes even traumatic affair. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Their Forte Is Rebuilding Ancestors' Fort : History: Descendants of the soldiers who founded Santa Barbara are among those reconstructing the original buildings in the city's downtown area. CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Thatcher Pulled Britain Up by Its Bootstraps DAN FISHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Wheelchairs Help Some Rise to the Occasion : Handicapped: A disabled bank employee chooses a model that converts to support her in a standing position. STEVE COURTNEY, THE HARTFORD COURANT
'Wisdom of the Body' May Determine Food Cravings : Nutrition: Theory points to link between obsessive thoughts for certain foods and biological needs. JOAN GOLDBERG
Thatcher Steps Down; Three Vie for Her Post : Britain: The prime minister had never lost an election. Tories will choose a new leader as early as next Tuesday. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soldiers Face Extended Tours of Duty MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer Player With Transplanted Heart Upsets Thinking About Rehabilitation From the American Health and Psychology Today Service-Washington Post Writers Group
4 Feared Missing After British Sub Hits Fishing Boat Associated Press
Private Bush-Assad Talks : Gulf Session Runs Longer Than Expected From Times Wire Services
How to Gear Up for an Assault on Garment District : Shopping: There's so much ground to cover that it may take more than one trip to find the real deals. Discounts range from 20% below retail to below wholesale. ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailers Wary as Yule Shoppers Line Up : Season: Many are expected to browse rather than buy this weekend--thanks to the troubled economy and gulf crisis. From Associated Press
A Pro's Call to Order : Organization: The goal, says author Stephanie Winston, is being able to find what you want to find when you want to find it. LUCIA MOUAT, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Today They Will Storm the Citadel : Shopping: With names like Perry Ellis, Eddie Bauer, Leon Max, Benetton and others, the Citadel Collection in Commerce may change the image of outlet shopping. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Best Bets in Toyland : Children: There may not be any blockbusters this year, but there are several hot new items and many tried-and-true favorites. LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yemen Stalls U.S. Push on Use of Force : Diplomacy: Baker fails to win support for the projected U.N. measure. But officials now hope the Arab nation will abstain. ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Teaching America' Lessons
Saturn Adds Glow to Fond Memories of Car
A Day of Thanksgiving, Japanese-Style PANOS KAKAVIATOS, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Crediting Africa as the 'Human Homeland'
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Ethnic Kinship Lured 'Good' Boy Into Gang : Drive-by: Robert Delgado was killed in a feud between his Filipino gang and young Vietnamese toughs. Such ethnic conflict may be on rise, police say. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Ralph Valenzuela; Chief Deputy City Engineer
ANAHEIM : Low Riders to Ride High at Car Show LISA MASCARO
SANTA ANA : Help Sought to Feed Homeless on Holiday GREG HERNANDEZ
OXNARD : Plea to Alter Harbor District Is Denied DONNA DOWLING
Countywide : Petition Filed Over Courtroom Searches MACK REED
3 Killed on County Roads During 1st 18 Hours of Holiday
OJAI : Public Forum Is Planned by Builder THIA BELL
LAKE CASITAS : County Frustrates Water Hookup Ban THIA BELL
After 40 years, a 'pure community theater' is still playing. GERALD FARIS
Real Anti-Choice Agenda: Sex Only for Making Babies : Contraception: While debate focuses on abortion, the right to prevent pregnancy may be even more in need of defense. ELIZABETH HOLTZMAN, Elizabeth Holtzman, a former member of Congress and Brooklyn district attorney, is the comptroller of New York City. and
Hayes: Good Pick for Budget Hot Seat
SANTA ANA : Registration to Begin at Rancho Santiago GREG HERNANDEZ
Hostage Sends Goodwill for Thanksgiving : Holiday: A Westminster man in Iraq reminds countrymen to cherish freedom. And volunteers feed the county's hungry. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Closings
MOORPARK : Council Seat to Be Filled by Election CARLOS V. LOZANO
Countywide : Club Meeting to Focus on Soviet UFOs MAJA RADEVICH
In Face of Drought, L.A. Bets on the Great Gray Hope DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Four Armed Men Rob Jewelry Store MATT LAIT
COSTA MESA : OCC Sends Out Its Spring Schedule
Man Stabbed While on Walk
Speedy Hearing Planned for Simi Expansion : Annexation: City officials hesitate to call LAFCO's decision a victory for the Jordan Ranch project. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Applications for Arts Board Taken
Suspect Held in Theft of Police Items JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CORONA DEL MAR : Shelter Network Assists Homeless LAURA MICHAELIS and JOHN PENNER
Jazz Fans Downbeat as Airwaves Clash at 2 Campus Stations AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Mideast Crisis
Airplanes for Alarm Clocks
Day-Care Double Talk
Paving Over Isn't Answer
Social Solutions to Gang Problem
Stroke Victims' Gate to Activity
Black College Bonanza
Gulf-Destined Ammunition Explodes on Road United Press International
Conference Will Discuss Ecological Zones at Risk MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping Emigrants Adjust DAVID MARGOLIS
Regulars Don't Relish Plan to Raze Hamburger Stand AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Health Plan to Be Tested in Schools KRISTINA LINDGREN
All We Want for Christmas Is a Parking Space . . . : Mall Trekkers Can Be Naughty, or Nice ERIC BAILEY and DANNY SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : DARE Program for Younger Students JOHN PENNER
Police Seize PCP, Arrest 3 Suspects
Palmdale Man Dies in Nevada Accident
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Moorpark Families Build Their Dreams CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Boy, 16, Wounded in Street Shooting CAROL WATSON
ALISO VIEJO : Tree-Lighting Event to Benefit the Needy
New Sewage Plant Would Be a Big Waste, Former Project Backer Says Tony Perry
8 Teen-Age Mothers Join Battle Against Illiteracy STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Scare Is a Reminder of Gas Danger : Safety: Investigators find an explosive concentration of methane, a recurrent threat in the Fairfax area. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Ended on an Issue of Substance : Thatcher's Policy Was Always to Do What She Thought Was Right
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Wind Power
Countywide : State Parks Offer Frequent-User Passes GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Long Beach Man Shot by Deputy : Law enforcement: Shooting is the first in the community involving the Sheriff's Department. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTD Driver Absolved in Bike Death TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Shot, Killed; Man Arrested
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Litton Confirms Reduction of 600 Jobs From L.A. Work Force
Bias Against Real Choice
Holiday a Little Lonely at El Toro Base ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meal Makers Are as Happy as Meal Takers : Holiday: 'What we get out of it is to see that people get fed and that they go out of here with a good feeling.' CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Found Dead in Desert After Abandoning Car : Search: Alvin Noel, 75, had been heading toward Lancaster after dropping off his son near Pasadena when he was reported missing. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stick 'Em Up Season : Crime: Colorfully named bank robbers already have set the county holdup record and December is usually the busiest month. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Countywide : Farm Workers May Apply for Residency MAJA "ADEVICH
'Light Up a Life' Events Scheduled by Hospices GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Season's Traditional Crunch Begins at Burbank Airport : Holiday travel: Nearly 11,000 passengers, roughly double the daily average, jam the already congested terminal on the busiest day of the year. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Man Held in Fatal Shooting of His Wife MATT LAIT
2 Killed, 6 Injured in Head-On Collision
RTD Bus Driver Is Cleared in Death of Motorcyclist : Investigation: Police say Teresa LaBarba 'had no idea' that she had run over a fallen man, but the agency disputes that the vehicle ran over anybody. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Council Changes Mind on Banner Law LYNDA NATALI
LAKE CASITAS : 2 Mountain Bike Races Scheduled GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Social Solutions to Gang Problem
If It's Scarce, Why Is It Still Cheap? : Water: By keeping the price artificially low, we reduce the incentive to conserve while encouraging excessive use. MARK A. ZUPAN, Mark A. Zupan is an assistant professor of finance and business economics at USC.
State Seeks to Revoke License for Child Care : Social services: An 11-month-old girl died and another child nearly choked to death in 1988 while in woman's care in her Ventura residence. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONEJO VALLEY : Teachers Boycott Employee Awards STEPHANIE STASSEL
Pete Schabarum on Term Limits
Banking Reform Is Needed, but Be Careful How You Do It : Deregulation is a false god; restructuring is the better answer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Planners Approve New Library Wing JOHN PENNER
Youth Arrested in Mission Bay Killing
Lancaster Man, 75, Found Dead in Desert : Search: Reportedly afflicted with early stages of Alzheimer's disease, he had failed to return home after driving his son to JPL. Discovery ends six-day hunt. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON FREE TRADE : A Hand for Mexico, a Slap for Us : It's not true that U.S. workers will reap secondary benefits. Mexican workers won't be helped much, either. RICHARD ROTHSTEIN, Richard Rothstein is a Los Angeles-based research associate of the Economic Policy Institute in Washington.
Mandatory South Bay Water Curbs Expected : Conservation: Barring heavy rains, area cities may order limits on residential water use as early as January. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thanksgiving Eve Shootings Kill Four : Violence: Nine also wounded in four separate gang-related attacks around Los Angeles County. Bloodshed gives rise to fears of retaliation. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Solutions to Gang Problem
Program Helps Educate High School Students on Trials of Teaching ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Mobile-Home Rent Increase Is Rejected WENDY PAULSON
The Romance Is Over; the Anglo Partnership Pales : Thatcher: She was a symbiotic ally to Reagan and then Bush; she simply lost her own party's allegiance. PETER STOTHARD, Peter Stothard is the U.S. editor, based in Washington, of the Times of London
Here Come Surrogate Santa Clauses : Christmas: Trained for the season, one- and two-pillow would-be St. Nicks will spend next month in the malls bringing yuletide cheer to thousands of kids. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down in the Dumps : Trash: County's decision to expand landfill spoils the high hopes of Elfin Forest residents. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : How To Get To The Malls DANNY SULLIVAN / Los Angeles Times
Thanksgiving Served Up on a Variety of Plates : Holiday: From fast-food restaurants to tables for the homeless, diners found places to eat and express gratitude. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All We Want for Christmas Is a Parking Space. . . : Taking a Mauling--and Liking It Dana Parsons
Drive-By Killing Unites Two Mothers in Torment : Violence: The son of one is gunned down; the other's will stand trial for murder. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immigrants Learn the Write Stuff at UC's ESL Classes DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tree Rustlers Catch Wrath of Forest Rangers HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jews From Los Angeles Find Fulfillment, Frustration in Their New Lives in Israel : Emigres: The quality of life in their new country appeals to many, but the prospect of army service can be troubling. DAVID MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Catholic High Schools' Merger a Mixed Blessing : Montebello: Lagging enrollment and high costs force an all-girl institution to unite with a nearby male academy. For many, it's the end of an era. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Post Office Bends a Bit, Changes Its ZIP Code System : Addresses: Holly Park finally has a number all its own, instead of being split. The Postal Service changed its policy after congressional testimony revealed that mixups had led to deaths and missed mail. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youngsters Find Rebus Intriguing Clue to Art : Education: A group called Manhattan Friends of the Arts is visiting grade schools and stimulating youthful imaginations. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Scavenging Banned at Recycling Bins FRANK MESSINA
FOOD
Give Me Those Old-Time Pickles BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of the Perfect Crab Cake MARION CUNNINGHAM
Warmth Makes Salt-Rising Bread JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
More on Moms
French Chintz
McFood JONATHAN GOLD
Leftover Tips RICK RODGERS
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Ban This Recipe?
EXPRESS LINE : The Oriental Express MINNIE BERNARDINO and DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLISTS
After the Turkey . . . : Light Meat and Dark Meat and Drumsticks Without End : Leftovers: With turkey, it's what you do with what's left of the big meal that counts. RICK RODGERS, Rodgers is the author of "The Turkey Cookbook," published this month by Harper Perennial. and
Go Midwest, Young Man ABBY MANDEL
Bonny Doon: The Wines Behind the Man : Tasting Notes: Evaluating Randall Grahm's idiosyncratic product. He's trying to reproduce the great but little-known wines of Southern Europe. DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
After the Turkey . . . : Them Turkey Bones: Good to the Last Drop JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
READING FOOD : Food Byways of the South CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Woody Allen Of Wine Making CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food That Won't Go Bad KATHIE JENKINS
Patout: Cajun-Style Bread Pudding ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vegetarian Stew From a Taco Stand ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Gluten Menace
BUSINESS
Slump Doesn't Dampen Interest in Rose Parade JANE APPLEGATE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. and EC Pledge Broad Cooperation : Transatlantic: Declaration vows solidarity on trade, the economy and the environment. Canada and the European group reach a similar agreement. From United Press International
Power Glitch Halts Trading on NYSE Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : N.Z. OKs Japanese Golf Purchase From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : London Share Prices Shrug Off Uncertainty, Close Much Higher From Times Wire Services
Profit at World's No. 2 Computer Maker Drops 34% From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Lloyds Reveals Cutting 2,000 From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : French Economy Bounces Back From Times Wire Services
OUTLOOK : Thatcher Move Unlikely to Jolt Trading in U.S. From Reuters
Dow Off 12; Volume Is Extra Light From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Danger Seen in Tan-Linked Ads From Times Wire Services
Owners Pleased, but Supply Snags Cut Saturn Sales : Autos: A month after the new General Motors car went on sale, fewer than half the vehicles expected were delivered, due to assembly plant problems. It has delayed dealership openings. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2-for-1 Deal Gives Off-Season Lift to Airline Passengers ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : German Car Output Sets Record From Times Wire Services
State Deficits Cited as Proof of Recession From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Bonn Pushes Investment in East From Times Wire Services
Shoplifting Study Warns Retailers About Employees United Press International
World Trade Talks Fall Into Disarray From Reuters
Department Store as Endangered Species S.J. DIAMOND
Great Agricultural Equalizer : Organic Farmers Gain Ground Due to Rising Chemical Costs MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kids Favor Noisy, Action Toys, Survey Finds : Games: A survey finds that while boys prefer heavy action toys, girls tend to favor the more intellectually challenging games. From Associated Press
OVERSEAS : British Stocks, Currency Up on Thatcher Announcement From Reuters
Southland Firms Facing a Profit Squeeze TOM PETRUNO
Poles to Buy Western Digital Chip-Making Line : Technology: If approved, the $4-million deal apparently would be the first such sale of production equipment to Eastern Europe. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western Digital to Sell Production Line to Poland : Technology: Sale of the semiconductor-making equipment to state-owned firm is believed to a be a first in U.S.-East Europe trade. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiring the Disabled Can Really Pay Off JANE APPLEGATE
Economic Legend to Advise Mexico on Free Trade Talks : Commerce: Juan Gallardo made it big during hard times. He wants to ensure that a compact with the United States helps--instead of hinders--business people. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Prices Rise Sharply After Bush's Warning From Reuters
SPORTS
CAL STATE FULLERTON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : A Change of Pace Is What Sharp Needed MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : Slater Gave No Quarter at Helm RICH ROBERTS
USIU's Zarecky Trying to Stay Ahead of Game : Men's basketball: Coach running to solve problems of Gulls not-so-soaring past. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dawkins Proves Game in Giving Sports a Try : Prep football: Since coming to Southland from Panama, La Quinta's running back hasn't found a sport he doesn't like. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadians Move to World Doubles Semifinals From Associated Press
SIDELINES : Bailey Placed on Injured Reserve From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Carlsbad Youth Tied for Second in Tourney
Football
SIDELINES : Hurricanes Suspend Fullback From Times Wire Services
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Tolliver Practices Despite His Injuries T.J. SIMERS
At Least It's Food for Thought MIKE DOWNEY
Golf
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Loyola Opens Season in Hawaii
Basketball
Flyers Surge Past Falling Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Baseball Exonerates Kleinman of Wrongdoing in Spira Affair From Times Wire Services
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NATION : LSU Trims Its List to Four Candidates Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Seifert Defends His Former Boss JOHN WEYLER
Weekend Is Stuffed With Enough Sports to Satisfy Appetite LARRY STEWART
Holiday Cannot Pass Without Dressing Down a Few Turkeys DAVE DISTEL
Titans Play Northridge
Basketball
SIDELINES : Bohn Retains Lead in Bowling From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Stayrook in Third Place After 4 Rounds
Day Wins His 5,000th in Churchill Feature From Associated Press
Holland, Hanlon Stop Gulls' Two-Game Skid MARTIN HENDERSON
Titans Are in a Close Race for Top Spot STEVE HARVEY
Lions Are Hopeful This Is the Start of Something Big : Women's Team Will Open Season at Home ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basketball
College Football Report / Weekday Update : Around The Nation Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Ogle Shoots a 1-Under 70, Grabs Australian PGA Lead From Associated Press
Any Minute Man Wins at Aqueduct From Associated Press
Senior Pro Baseball Assn. Opens Second Season Today From Associated Press
Harbor Coach Sees Tough Road to the State Playoffs IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BIG GAME / HELIX-ORANGE GLEN : Helix Defense Overshadows Solid Offense LAURA PALMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : USC : Notre Dame Has Had Its Way in Series JERRY CROWE
COMMENTARY : Ellis Has Worn Out His Welcome in Seattle MIKE KAHN, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
SIDELINES : Funds Readied for Boston Arena From Times Wire Services
Top-Rated California Seeks Ninth NCAA Water Polo Championship PAUL McLEOD
Lafleur Still Miffed at Montreal : Hockey: Hall-of-Fame winger feels Canadiens' president used him to settle an old score. From Associated Press
Ellis Catches On . . . Though Not So Quickly : Prep football: It took nearly a season, but former Mater Dei running back has transformed himself into a polished wide receiver. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leslie Puts Trojans on Higher Level : USC women: Coaches inside and outside the program expect freshman to make big difference. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charger Coaches Try to Get Handle on Receiver Woes : Pro football: Dropped passes expose the team's need for a player to complement Anthony Miller. BOB WOLF
Kansas State's Snyder Wins Coach of Year : Football: Big Eight poll lauds second-year coach for turnaround. Rival at No. 1 Colorado concurs. From Associated Press
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Southland Resorts Right on Schedule BOB LOCHNER
Players Will Be Measured by New, Higher Standards : Opener: Matadors to meet Cal State Fullerton in tournament action as they embark on Division I voyage. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Looks for Fast Start in Division I : College basketball: Matadors to showcase run-and-gun offense when they open their season on the road against Colorado. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Forced to Play Catch-Up in First Season THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Off 405, Just Head North . . . : College basketball: UCLA and UC Irvine open seasons by meeting in the Great Alaska Shootout. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Attempt to Move Montreal Expos to Toronto From Associated Press
SIDELINES : Ruddock on Tyson Undercard From Times Wire Services
Rookie Smith Powers Cowboy Ground Game Past Redskins, 27-17 : Pro football: Former Florida standout rushes for 132 yards, scores two touchdowns in the second half. From Associated Press
Oregon's Cher Scanlon Signs With UC Irvine
Basketball
Islanders Take Control Early to Beat Jets, 3-1 From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Chiefs' Thomas Remains Threat CHRIS BAKER
Optimism Puts a Bounce in Their Step : SDSU: Brandenburg's new faces bring a new attitude. They'll need it to overcome inexperience. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Optimism Puts a Bounce in Their Step : USD: Secret's out--Toreros are picked to win the West Coast Conference. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marymount Has to Change Offense, Hopes to Improve IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Hart's 'Doc' Often Finds Patient
Smith Can Live Without Glory : Raiders: Penn State prepared the fullback for life out of the NFL limelight, clearing the way for Allen and Jackson. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Extra Helpings for Two Jockeys BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surf's Her Turf : Brazilian Exchange Student Fabiola Pereira Found She Could Live Happily in the Valley and Continue Her Body-Boarding Obsession JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Once, Teams Want Freedom MIKE PENNER
49ers Run a Bit Behind Schedule : Pro football: But with San Francisco's passing game and 10-0 record, its battle plan doesn't call for much ground support. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lions Are Hopeful This Is the Start of Something Big : Men's Team Travels to Hawaii for Opener ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Ticket Prices Giving Sockers Fans Case of Cold Feet : Soccer: Season ticket sales and attendance are down through first four home games. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richardson to Stick With Italian Team : Basketball: Former NBA All-Star guard says he won't accept offer from the Philadelphia 76ers. STEPHEN WILSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Titans Sign Five Cross-Country Runners
USDHS Volleyball Players Hope Flu Won't Bug 'Em KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Gets Winning Season : College football: No, not that USC. It's South Carolina, which beats West Virginia, 29-10, to finish with 6-5 record. From Associated Press
Bruins Need Front-Line Help : UCLA women: Stephens is an offensive force at guard, but only one senior is on the roster. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lions Batter Broncos : Pro football: Sanders runs for 147 yards, scores two touchdowns to lead Detroit in 40-27 victory. From Associated Press
SIDELINES : AIDS Patient Dies Running Race From Times Wire Services
After This, How About a Little Nerf Jousting? TED BROCK
USC Coach Gillespie Featured as Speaker at Baseball Clinic
As a Senior, His Competition Is the Clock : Running: Louie Quintana's rivals are graduated, so his chief motivation is to become high school sports' fourth sub-four minute miler. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Not So Hot in Calgary : Hockey: Flames' 6-3 victory ends six-game winning streak for Los Angeles. Smythe Division lead is cut to one point. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / AL DROOZ : The Inside Story on Loyola Basketball AL DROOZ
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Minority Hiring Is Still on Holiday ROSS NEWHAN
El Camino Men's Team Is Young, but Talented IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitaker Retains Title, Beating Marquez
Unfinished Business : USC's Ross Won't Be Happy With Career Until Notre Dame Is Beaten JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING / DAN STANTON : Angler Donates Big Sheephead to Museum DAN STANTON
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