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What happened on December 04, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Mystery of the Cyclades : Art: A Getty exhibit exposes the enchanting beauty and dearth of knowledge of the Bronze Age works. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
TV's Smith Trial: Welcome to Law 101 By Howard Rosenberg
Unlikely Bastion of Good Eating : Restaurants: Amid Irvine's office buildings and cookie-cutter homes stand a variety of eateries may be the best in Orange County. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pearl Harbor
Haitian Refugees
South Coast Repertory raised $1,500 and six cartons of... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Officials of Arts Organizations Call Barclay a First-Rate Venue By Jan Herman
Theaters: Now Open or Coming Soon By David J. Fox
Installation Conjures Up an Intrigue : Art: New York's Pamela Keech has evoked a mildly haunting realm in which two characters pursue a courtship as strange as themselves. By Leah Ollman
The Invasion of the Screens : Despite Recession, the Multiplexes for Movies Keep On Multiplying By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Origin Gaining Momentum With Its Second Album By John D'agostino
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Ratings : 'MASH,' 'E.T.' Give CBS a Boost By Lee Margulies
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Kafka': A Beautiful, Confusing Letdown By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEW : Copperfield's High-Tech Magic By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
People Watch By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Marriner, Academy Ensemble Return to Ambassador Auditorium By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
KROQ Receives a Slap on the Wrist for Hoax By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getty Conservators Are On the Case : Art: The museum staff painstakingly determines the authenticity of Cycladic art before it is installed. By Suzanne Muchnic
Mean Seasons : Barclay Theatre Has Trouble Finding Identity, Big Audiences By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Invasion of the Screens : Despite the Recession, There's a Major Movie Theater Building Binge By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Final Approach' Is a Confusing Trip By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Bleak Hiring Outlook Confirmed : Employment: Survey of employers reinforces economists' predictions that the county's job picture won't brighten in early 1992. By John O'dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great Year for Bad Ads, Say Sponsors of 'Lemon Awards' By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Fly in the Ointment
Standard Logic Inc.: The Anaheim electronics company...
Metalclad Corp.: The Anaheim insulation company reported a...
Banking/finance Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Banking/finance Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
BANKING/FINANCE : Lawyers' Judgment on Keating Verdict Leans to Acquittal Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
HomeAid Wins $75,000 Grant for Homeless Shelters By John O'dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homedco Posts 1991 Net Income of $8.8 Million : Profit: Record demand for the Fountain Valley-based company's home health-care products and services reversed its fortunes in the past year. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Corp. Earnings Drop 70%
Western Digital to Hold Line on Prices : Computers: The company hopes by refraining from additional cuts to restore profitability, shareholders are told at their annual meeting. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm to Aid Hobbled Hubble : Company, Which Built Parts for Scope, to Offer New Ones By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Investor Falls Victim to Its Competitors By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edwards CVS Wins U.S. OK to Market 2 New Heart Valves From a Times Staff Writer
Defending the Douglas Deal : Aerospace: The head of Douglas Aircraft tells a congressional hearing that the Taiwan firm buying 40% of the U.S. company will not become a rival using American technology. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Enterprises' Chief Resigns in a Surprise Move : People: James R. Ukropina cites health problems. His departure comes as the retailing and natural gas company is going through hard times. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEC's New Line of Workstations Signals Rebound By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Is No Time to Be Looking Back By James Flanigan
Pan American Is on Verge of Halting Flights : Transportation: Delta refuses to pump $25 million more into the ailing carrier. It says Pan Am is no longer viable. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Industry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Heavy Industry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Heavy Industry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fed May Cut Interest Rates If Jobless Rate Rises : Economy: Economists predict that the unemployment rate will rise to 6.9% when the Labor Department releases new figures Friday. From Reuters
Carolco Drops Merger Talks With Live : Entertainment: The company cited 'current market conditions' for withdrawing from the merger proposal. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maxwell's Sons Forced to Leave Executive Posts : Media: Kevin and Ian Maxwell quit in the face of evidence that the debt problem at the company is worse than feared. From Reuters
Company That Set Up Offshore Banks to Fold : Finance: Jerome N. Schneider, the biggest promoter of the controversial institutions, is closing Beverly Hills-based WFI. Regulations are tighter now. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Falls 5.82 After Leading Indicators Stall Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Computer Makers Ask U.S. to Help With Data Network From Associated Press
Dior Stock Out of Fashion as French Economy Sours From Reuters
Ex-Navy Official Indicted in Gift Investigation : Inquiry: James E. Gaines is charged with turning over procurement secrets in exchange for favors. He was a target of Operation Ill Wind probe. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kaypro President Soule Resigns
France Objects to Dress Code at Disney Park From Associated Press
NEWS
Activist Amputee Gives Disabled Seniors a Lift : Leisure World: As a result of her efforts, governing board relents on its refusal to provide buses with wheelchair access. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GI Imprisoned for Espionage in Gulf War By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cicippio Seems to Bear Worst Scars of Ordeal By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Lower House OKs Sending Military Overseas : Policy: Troops would go abroad for the first time since WWII, for peacekeeping and relief operations. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FIXATIONS : The Guitar Man : * Mac Yasuda has more than 300 of the instruments in his Newport Beach corporate offices and continues to scarf up nearly everything else with frets in his path. His collection is valued at $3 million. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Refurbishing of Church of Angels Takes Wing at Last : * Pasadena: Twenty years after the Sylmar earthquake damaged its tower, the chapel--which was built in 1889--is being restored. By Loretta Schertz Keller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Restrict AIDS-Infected Doctors Dropped By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Still Faces Problems, Uncertainty : Politics: Sununu opens way for better-liked successor but leaves Bush without a key man on brink of '92 race. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Aide Sees Slump Lasting Several Months By James Risen and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anderson, Last Hostage, Reported Free : Mideast: Longest held of U.S. captives, his release closely follows that of another American, Alann Steen. From Associated Press
Council Backs Pilot Plan for Community Policing : Law enforcement: Program, spurred by Christopher report, will begin at four stations in January. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remap Could Bring Major Gains for GOP By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sununu Quits to Avoid Being Campaign Drag : Presidency: The embattled chief of staff is asked to remain as a Bush counselor until March. Transportation Secretary Skinner may replace him. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st Long-Term U.S. Health Plan Proposed by UC Panel : Insurance: The program would expand nursing home coverage and encourage home-based services. Critics say the new taxes needed to pay for it will scuttle the idea. By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harris Case Splits Appeals Court : Execution: A 13-13 vote denying a new hearing to the murderer of two San Diego teen-agers reveals bitter division over capital punishment. The action could bring him closer to the gas chamber. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Offers New Plan for Logging Restrictions : Legislation: The action comes six weeks after the governor vetoed a Democrat-sponsored forest protection measure. This measure has lumber industry support. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Invitation to Clinton Raises Hint of Mutiny Among GOP Donors By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLOR ME MAUVE: Architects of the Irvine Barclay Theatre... By Jan Herman and Jerry Hicks and Lynn Smith
SINGING RAM: Georgia Frontiere is mum these days about her... By Lynn Smith and Jerry Hicks and Jan Herman
BIRTHDAY GIFT? Charles H. Keating Jr. turns 68 today, but... By Lynn Smith and Jan Herman and Jerry Hicks
CHANGING TIMES: Women no longer head straight for the... By Jan Herman and Lynn Smith and Jerry Hicks
Remap Could Bring GOP Supremacy : Politics: Court's redistricting may upset Assembly and House balance. Several covet a Huntington Beach-based congressional district. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservationists Cheer Trabuco Canyon Plan : Land-use: O.C. supervisors OK blueprint allowing up to 2,700 homes on 6,500 acres of rustic area. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Warns of Peril if Soviet Union Collapses By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arab Delegations Accuse Israel of Stalling, Bad Faith on Talks By Norman Kempster and Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Student Loans: Many Flunk Repayment : Congress is taking a close look as the politically sensitive issue grows more rapidly. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
General Assembly Formally Elects Egyptian Diplomat as U.N. Chief By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hostage Steen Freed by Lebanon Kidnapers By Tyler Marshall and Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5 Years of Heartache Ends for the Family : Reaction: Steen's wife and daughters recall all the missed milestones as they pack their bags for Germany and a reunion. By Jesse Katz and Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Khmer Rouge Will Return; Cambodia Coalition Saved By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Official Expresses Pearl Harbor 'Remorse' From The Washington Post
World IN BRIEF : LATIN AMERICA : Haitian Trade Embargo Backed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Mandela Backs Oil, Arms Embargoes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Extends Ban on Sending Haitians Home Associated Press
Yugoslav Army 'Cowardly,' EC Report Says : Conflict: Monitors suggest Western intervention to protect civilians from troops. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Woes Unraveling GOP Coalition, Poll Finds : Politics: Internal discontent could hurt Bush. Most voters no longer see themselves as better off than in past. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Cuomo Seeks to Deal With Iraq Remarks : Politics: New York governor denies that he misrepresented a statement about War talks. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
L. Menhinick; Ex-Times Ad Manager
Murder Count Filed in Dismembering From a Times Staff Writer
2 Landmark S.D. Crosses Must Go, U.S. Judge Rules : Law: Religious symbols atop Mt. Soledad and Mt. Helix are found in violation of the state Constitution. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freed Hostage to Relive His Family's Milestones : Reunion: His daughter in Thousand Oaks says she felt 'a certain emptiness' while Alann Steen was imprisoned. By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Increase Found in Birthrate for Unwed Women By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Killer of 4 Granted Hearing of Appeal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Ex-Justice Broussard to Join Law Firm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Federal Court Nomination Associated Press
Heeding God's Call Later in Life : * Religion: More older people are entering seminaries, citing the value of a worldlywise clergy. However, critics fear some are unsuccessful people who are career hopping. By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King of the Wild Things : Maurice Sendak. He's hard-eyed and sharp-tongued. Some kids love him; some kids hate him. He feels the same about them. By Garry Abrams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Reawakening in the Bedroom : * Counselor helps 2-career couples find time--and energy--for sex. By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Owner Vows Ship Will Be Dressed to Keel By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAKING IT WORK : Suggestions for Keeping Satisfied By Sherry Angel
BOOK REVIEW : Spiritual Essence of Cold, Hard Cash : MONEY AND THE MEANING OF LIFE, by Jacob Needleman , Doubleday Currency, $20; 317 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stop the Press: More Memories of L.A's Front Page Era By Jack Smith
Close Relations: The president-elect of a national... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
CONSUMERS : Tire Device Helps Avoid Accidents By Lynn Simross
Vista Man Says Police Drug Raid Mistakenly Targeted His House By H.g. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan Would Carve Up Democratic Stronghold : Politics: Redistricting blueprint would force Reps. Henry Waxman and Howard Berman and their proteges to compete with each other for fewer safe seats. By Alan C. Miller and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Convicted Murderer of 4 Granted Another Hearing on 2 Slayings From Associated Press
'It's Only a Drill,' Steen Said--Then a Long Hostage Nightmare Began : Profile: The former Marine held a number of reporting and editing jobs at small California newspapers. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife Charged in Husband's Grisly Slaying By Lily Dizon and Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fur Trappers in Northwest Are Caught in a Soft Market : Overproduction and animal rights campaigns have taken a toll on the industry. By Ted Cilwick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense Attacks Key Rape Case Witness : Smith trial: Lawyer for accused points to apparent contradictions, and says testimony was fabricated for money from TV show. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Homeless Deaths in One Year Put at 109 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : In Hawaii, a Moment of Irony : Ties to Japan are strong and valued while Japanese-Americans enjoy great influence. Though forever transformed by war, no place in the U.S. remains so apart. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Vows to Become Neutral, Nuclear-Free; Leader to See Yeltsin : Independence: The breakaway republic takes steps to reassure the world on its intentions. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONSUMERS : It's Cute, It's Fun, but . . . Is It Safe? : * Toys: Watchdog groups urge consumers to inspect playthings before purchase. Hazards include small parts that can be swallowed. By Lynn Simross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : MISSION LEAGUE : Alemany
LOS ALAMITOS : Track Celebrates 40th Anniversary By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : GOLDEN LEAGUE : Antelope Valley
Coach Scores Reversal With Calvary Chapel By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Van Nuys Snaps Grant Streak
Lakers Get Caught on the Rebounds : Pro basketball: Bucks dominate the boards to extend winning streak over L.A. in Milwaukee to six years, 126-94. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Starts Off Quickly and Overruns Pacific, 96-80 By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine's Three-Pointers Cut Down Nevada, 93-72 By Ray Ripton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suddenly, Lake Casitas Yielding Trophy Trout
Kiefer Keeps Family Tradition Afloat By Brian Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : Hart Seeks Maximum From Peek Performance By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taft Tandem Reach Girls' Tennis Final By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coleman's Late Work Lifts Crespi By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Women Lose Game, Player By Jim Coleman
Sylmar Opts to Perform for the Crowd
City Football Semifinalists to Put Streaks on the Line
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : MARMONTE LEAGUE : Agoura
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : FRONTIER LEAGUE : Calabasas
OUTDOOR NOTES : Angling for a Gift? Options Abounding By Pete Thomas
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : LIBERTY LEAGUE : Holy Martyrs
SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PREVIEW : FOOTHILL LEAGUE : Burbank
Goldstine to Attend UCSB By David Coulson
Ventura Women Reach Volleyball Final
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Record, Running Game Rank Near the Bottom By John Weyler
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Streak Puts Them Closer to First-Round Playoff Bye By Chris Dufresne
Angels' Options Are Open By Mike Penner
Baseball Daily Report : Angels
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Tartabull Hoping He Can Cash In, Too By Helene Elliott
Angel Offer Probably a Wedge for Bonilla : Baseball: It appears California's bid was used to spur Phillies and Mets to increase their proposals. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work Ethic Pays Off for Santa Ana's Perez By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steinert's Return Is Another Plus for El Toro By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball '91-'92: South Coast League
Prep Basketball '91-'92: South Coast League
Prep Basketball '91-'92: South Coast League
1990-91 In Review
Prep Basketball '91-'92: South Coast League
Prep Basketball '91-'92: South Coast League
San Jose Gets Past the Kings in Overtime, 3-2 By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball '91-'92: South Coast League
Agent Says Use of Magic's Name Unauthorized By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL : Crime and Punishment Doesn't Always Make Sense on the Ice By Steve Springer
Helmick Quits His IOC Job : Olympics: He maintains he did nothing wrong, but says he is stepping down so that focus returns to programs for athletes. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Who Died of AIDS in 1989 Said She Had Sex With 50 NHL Players From Associated Press
Baseball From Staff and Wire Services
Baseball From Staff and Wire Services
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Services
College Football From Staff and Wire Services
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
Boxing From Staff and Wire Services
TAC Will Support Butch Reynolds in Appeal of His Suspension From Staff and Wire Services
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
College Football From Staff and Wire Services
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Services
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Services
Golf From Staff and Wire Services
Hockey From Staff and Wire Services
Pirates Will Try to Trade Bonds to One of Five California Teams By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' Offer Probably Served Simply as Wedge for Bonilla By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rader to Be Named A's Hitting Coach By Ross Newhan
They Won't Rock Rose Bowl Boat : Football: Washington and Michigan coaches oppose playoff system. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moeller Got Early Education in Politics of Big Ten Football By Jerry Crowe
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
NHL ROUNDUP : First-Place Canucks Are Shut Out by Nordiques, 3-0 By Dan Hafner
Butler's Press Takes the Air Out of Titans' Rally By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Vanderputten Is Impressive in Debut By Tom Hamilton
Prep Roundup
State Volleyball Playoffs
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Reach State Volleyball
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Trails From Start in Losing to Biola
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NBA ROUNDUP : Willis Makes Up for Lost Time, Hawks Win By Dan Hafner
Roberts Prepares for Trade : Baseball: Agent informs him Padres will send him to Reds for pitcher Randy Myers. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Down and Up Season : Aztecs Start Slowly, but Earn Bowl Bid and New Contract for Coach By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malone Isn't Sorry to See Record Broken By Dave Mckibben
Suman, Garnes Lead Aztecs to Upset of Trojans By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHLAND BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Pepperdine Rolls Past Nevada; Loyola Defeats Pacific From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Alabama Rallies for 76-61 Win From Associated Press
Pirates Say They Can't Afford Not to Trade Bonds From Associated Press
Butler Presses Last (and Best) to Beat Fullerton, 100-83 By Mike Digiovanna
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : San Diego State Beats USC, 71-64
Gulls Release Sapergia Again By Dana Haddad
Mulligan Cashes In Her Tips : San Clemente: She turned girls' basketball program around with help and support from other coaches in South Coast League. By Mark Spinn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Pirates Can't Afford Not to Trade Bonds By Ross Newhan
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Browns' Peebles Retires Rather Than Risk Paralysis Associated Press
A Catch Worth Cheering : Venice Anglers Make Their Annual Cabo Excursion for Wahoo, One of the Fastest, Feistiest, Fightingest, Bitingest Fish in the Sea By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : La Habra Wins Division II Regional Again By Bob Borsum
You Can Take the Boy Out of the Country . . . By Barbie Ludovise
Aztecs' Smith Benched In Favor of Freshman : College basketball: Brandenburg inserts Robert Ringo in starting point guard spot. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ANAHEIM : Hospital Neighbors Complain of Noise By Terry Spencer
Locker Full of Sammy Davis Items Discovered : Investigation: IRS seizes memorabilia found in Burbank. Probe begun to find if property was hidden from tax collectors. By Paul Lieberman and Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Texas Educator in Line for Local District Post : Community colleges: Trustees will be asked to approve Jeff Marsee as the vice chancellor for administrative services. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : 2 Inmates Escape Work Crew, Caught By Patrick Mccartney
PORT HUENEME : Chase Ends With Rooftop Arrest By Patrick Mccartney
COUNTYWIDE : $454,597 Received for Food, Shelter By Caitlin Rother
OXNARD : Council OKs Raises for Clerk, Treasurer By Santiago O'donnell
OXNARD : Vote Postponed on Relocation Report By Adrianne Goodman
Murder Trial Ordered for Baby-Sitter
CAMARILLO : Antenna Tower Permit Is Denied By Caitlin Rother
5.3 Quake Rocks S.D. and Baja : Seismology: No damage or injuries were reported from the temblor centered east-southeast of Ensenada. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Panel Seeks Changes in Townhouses Plan By Maia Davis
SIMI VALLEY : School, Teachers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement By Stephanie Stassel
CONEJO VALLEY : Shelter Offers Hot Meals, Place to Sleep By Scott Graves
Holiday Food Drive Launched to Aid Needy By Paul Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Bank Robber May Be Tied to Earlier Theft By Patrick Mccartney
Fallbrook Schools Ban Tobacco Use By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Man Dies of Liver Disease
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Saving a Dime to Lose a Dollar?
Obituaries
Martin E. Accardi; Retired Set Painter
Clinton Invited to Give Bush the Business : Politics: Prominent Republican contributors ask the Democratic contender to breakfast Friday. They are worried about the economy and warn the President that they may get behind 'new leadership.' By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Science Center Plans Unveiled : Museum: $37.5-million, hands-on facility would include a shuttle mock-up, a mammoth ant farm and giant-screen theater. Pledges and donations totaling $14 million are reported. By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Office Workers Miss Their Little Woman of the Bushes By Dana Parsons
BUENA PARK : City Lifts Water-Use Law, Ends Penalties By Lynda Natali
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Debate Delayed on Subdivision Plans By Bill Billiter
COUNTYWIDE : Un-Congratulations, Board Tells AQMD By Jim Newton
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Jail to House Some Seal Beach Inmates By John Penner
CLIPBOARD : Hazardous Spills by City
GARDEN GROVE : Driver Killed as Car Runs Into Big Rig By James M. Gomez
COSTA MESA : City to Ask County Aid for Street Study By Mary Anne Perez
TUSTIN : City OKs Stop Signs in Wake of Fatality By Shannon Sands
NEWPORT BEACH : Alternate Plan for Hospital Attacked By Lisa Mascaro
Laguna Looking Gift Sculpture in the Mouth : Art: Commission backs sculptor's offer, but some residents don't want 23-foot-high figure to spend a year on city's Main Beach, free or not. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Cuts Laguna Clinic's AIDS-Testing Funds By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sununu Goes, Bad Economy Stays : Would Camp David economic conference help?
Anaheim Forecasts Another Budget Shortfall, Blames Lagging Tax Revenue
Police Block Off Road in Yorba Linda Because of Gasoline in a Storm Drain
Merger Without Mania : Careful how you construct new transit superagency
SPORTS WATCH : U.S. Wins World Cup!
Credit for Equality : Neutral development bank for South Africa could spur investment
IRS Seizes Sammy Davis Items Stored in Burbank By Aaron Curtiss and Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Community Policing
Ex-Mayor of Agoura Hills Rejoins Council--for Now By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Charge Courthouse Report Ignores Their Fears : Chatsworth: About 50 people attend first hearing on the project's environmental effects. Many express concerns about crime. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court's $21,000 Judgment Takes the Sting Out of 2-Year-Old Taxi War By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission's Early Days Recalled at Campus Dedication By Mayerene Barker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redistricting May Pit Longtime Ally Against Ally : Politics: Incumbents in Congress and the state Legislature consider changing residences, seeking higher office and other steps to stay in office. By Jack Cheevers and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lancaster OKs City's Largest Planned Housing Tract : Development: The 4,732-unit project gained final approval only after builders agreed to concessions. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Injured When Car Runs Into Bus Bench
8 Inmates Hurt in Brawl at County Jail in Castaic By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Lotto Results
Differences in Mentality Shape the Pacific Gulf : Culture: Japan could learn from the U.S. willingness to sacrifice for the greater good. By Akio Morita, Akio Morita is founder and chairman of Sony Inc. This is adapted from a conversation between him and David Rockefeller, former chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank. and
State Bar Clears Lomax in Leak of Legal Memos By Scott Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Benefits in California
Bush's Counsel
For today's lesson, here's what the 1992 World Almanac has... By Steve Harvey
Bradley Aide Favored for New Position at LAX By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC SPACES : Goodby, Mr. (and Ms.) Chips By Linda Blandford
Justice Department OKs County Redistricting Plan
Haitian Refugees
It's a Fine Line: Neighbor Sits In to Save a Tree By Bernice Hirabayashi
Board Votes to Oppose Any Loss of Transit Power
City Council Approves Compromise on Zoo
5-Year Project to Test Tainted Well Water OKd
Panel Opposes DWP's Proposed 11% Rate Hike
Son, 25, Convicted of Murdering Parents
Minister Urges Inquiry in Slaying by Police By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Conservation Boomerang: We Must Pay More : Water: Frugal L.A. users put less money in DWP coffers, imperiling maintenance budget. By John Ferraro, John Ferraro is a Los Angeles City Council member
Man Confesses to Murder of LAPD Officer's Son
Firms, Agencies to Pay for Dump Cleanup : Superfund: The settlement, which may total as much as $150 million, is the largest of its kind in the program. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family of Girl, 9, Is Awarded $700,000 : Courts: Jury finds McDonald's Corp. liable for bulk of damages for accident in which youngster broke a leg on restaurant playground equipment. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insults Hurled in Debate on Condom Distribution By Scott Harris and Sandy Banks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAPD Is Improved, NAACP Panel Told : Police conduct: But others at the civil rights organization's hearing dispute the deputy chief and say the department is seriously flawed. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names Released of Last Two Victims in I-5 Crash That Claimed 17 Lives Associated Press
PERSPECTIVE ON THE UKRAINE : Army Won't Be a Loose Cannon : The new state has to cooperate with Russia, and its military independence will enhance nuclear security. By Mark Kramer, Mark Kramer is a research fellow at Brown University's Center for Foreign Policy Development and a fellow of Harvard University's Russian Research Center.
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Aid for Affordable Housing
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Power of the Vietnamese-American Vote By Henry Le, Henry Le is chairman of the Vietnamese-American Republican Heritage Council of Orange County. This column was translated from a column recently published in the Nguoi Viet Daily News, a Vietnamese-language daily based in Westminster. Le also is a U.S. Navy lieutenant. and
GOP Gain Likely in County Under Redistrict Plan : Politics: Reapportionment may turn the thin Democratic advantage on legislative delegation into a 9-3 Republican stronghold. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penalties Considered for Increased Traffic : Transportation: County supervisors may amend a plan so that cities must pay for congestion they create or face losing gas tax funds. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Temporary Anger Cuts Slur in TV Ad Off Air Permanently By Tony Perry
Drive-By Gunman Kills Shipyard Worker in Front of His Home By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politicians Survey New Remapped Landscape : Reapportionment: State Supreme Court plan may force some incumbents to fight each other for redrawn districts. By Alan C. Miller and Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
AIDS Patient Who Bit Nurses Pleads Guilty
SANTA PAULA : Council Opposes Landfill Expansion By Paul Payne
COUNTYWIDE : CHP Hired to Cite Smoking Cars By Joanna M. Miller
SANTA PAULA : Councilwoman Seeks Ban on Cutting Down Old Oaks By Paul Payne
Judges Split on Status of Vista Court Changes : Justice: Decision is postponed after a tie vote on keeping disputed system designed to speed justice. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Raid Leaves Vista Family Shaken : Police: Officers hold a man and his wife, their four daughters and mother-in-law at gunpoint while looking for criminal evidence against a suspect who the family says had moved out six months ago. By H.g. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waiting Is a Matter of Degrees : Shelters: The homeless watch daily to see if the temperature will dip low enough to allow them to spend the night in the National Guard Armory. By Larry Speer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Medi-Cal at Issue in Building Approval By Paul Payne
CONEJO VALLEY, SIMI VALLEY : Schools Sued Over Children's Injuries By Adrianne Goodman
Trustee Tells Pioneer to Hurry Reorganization Plan : Banking: The mortgage company says an outline should be completed soon, but a section on investors' options won't be ready until mid-February. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Pay Hikes Amid Recession Raise Howls of Anger By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Director Has Help in High Places By Gebe Martinez
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Rape, Death of Baby Girl By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Judges Asked to OK Mannes Trial : Crime: Her lawyer argues that someone once charged with murder would be 'twice put in jeopardy' by another proceeding. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman, 27, May Have Been Slain
Motorist Killed in Northridge Crash
Man Found Guilty in Attempted Murder of Wife : Courts: Anthony L. Totten faces life imprisonment when he is sentenced Jan. 3. By George Frank, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GSA Pulls Nude Art From Federal Building : Sculpture: Complaints by congressman, judges prompt agency to review artwork by renowned artist at new downtown structure. By Laurie Becklund, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheese Recalled After Discovery of Bacteria
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