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What happened on December 12, 1991
SPORTS
Longtime Ram Standout Joe Scibelli Is Dead at 52 MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pollard Brothers Leave Aztec Basketball Program SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT LOMA : One Loss Is Pointed Reminder KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Middleton's 25 Lead Chapman
Messier Signs for Five Years, $13 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
Football Playoff Notes BARBIE LUDOVISE
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Football Playoff Notes TOM HAMILTON
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Iowa's Fry Vows to Have a Happy Holiday : College football: Coach refutes report that he was unhappy with Big Ten's alignment with Holiday Bowl. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Steps It Up in Victory : Basketball: The 49ers fill gap left by injured Russell in 71-60 victory over Texas Pan American. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams to Play for Themselves Since There Isn't Much Else : Pro football: Players believe it is inevitable that Robinson will not be back next season. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Playoff Notes FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
Report Says Mackovic Will Be Named Coach at Texas Today From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hebert Could Be Back Monday CHRIS DUFRESNE
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
North Torrance Grad Named Player of Year
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Vlasic to Get Start for Chiefs Associated Press
Angels Could Sign Nixon Today : Baseball: Agent says team has first shot at the speedy outfielder, but price is more than $8 million. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Drakeford Is Nice Surprise in Mater Dei Victory Over Inglewood TOM HAMILTON
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Taft Goes to Great Lengths to Beat El Camino Real, 64-56 VINCE KOWALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Repeat Victory in Turf Cup Would Cap Big Season for Itsallgreektome BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Pierce Drops Women's Basketball JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK : Coach Hopes SCC Can Live Up to Its Ranking MARTIN BECK
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Johnson Paces Golden West
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
Prep Notes MARTIN BECK
NBA ROUNDUP : No Happy Return for Barkley DAN HAFNER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : Ferraro Wins It for Islanders DAN HAFNER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Clippers Stop Pistons for Sixth in Row : Pro basketball: They start and finish fast; win streak is their longest since 1984. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zavala Puts Career in Overdrive : Boxing: Unbeaten super-bantamweight's rise through the ranks has been slowed only by freeway commuting. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Basketball '91-'92: Orange League
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92: ORANGE LEAGUE : 1990-91 In Review
EL CAMINO : No Calm in This Defense's Swarm DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football Playoff Notes MIKE REILLEY
CSUN Hurting for Wins After Injuries Strike
Long Beach's Smigiel Again Shortchanged THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP NOTES : Taylor, Garritson Team for Cross-Country Meet ELLIOTT TEAFORD, the Social Climes Staff
Eisenhower-Mater Dei Title Game in Anaheim Stadium, Rain or Shine ERIC SHEPARD
Chatsworth Holds Off Kennedy, 61-52 STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sabres Fire Coach, Muckler Takes Over From Staff and Wire Reports
Football Playoff Notes CHRIS FOSTER
Prep Basketball '91-'92: Orange League
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
Strange but True: Dodgers Did Merge With the Yanks MAL FLORENCE
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Vardell to Play in Shrine Game
Prep Basketball '91-'92: Orange League
DIVISION X : He's Ahead of Rest at Calvary Chapel FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Takes It Out in Trade : Dodgers Put Benzinger on First : Baseball: They get switch-hitter from the Royals for Chris Gwynn and Domingo Mota. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Rancho Bernardo Edges Morse in Tournament
Prep Basketball '91-'92: Orange League
Player Injured in Game Against Toros Expected to Be Out a Month IRENE GARCIA
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Seton Hall Holds Off Rutgers From Associated Press
Prep Basketball '91-'92: Orange League
USC Women Set to Test No. 1 Stanford : Volleyball: The Cardinal will have home-court advantage in NCAA regional semifinals. UCLA to play New Mexico. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball Roundup
Football Team's Success Is Taking a Toll on Basketball Court : Valencia: Coach Cyrus' Orange League favorites are still without several key performers. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was Capital Punishment for Opponents of Peninsula Girls ROB FERNAS
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Boys Rout Trabuco Hills, 6-1
How Does O'Neal Feel Inside? Unsure Whether He'll Stay : Chargers: His sack total is down, and so are his spirits. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Going Gets Tough, Tuff Really Gets Going JIM MURRAY
Padres, Red Sox Talk in Earnest BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Burns Can Feel for Robinson JOHN WEYLER
ROUNDUP : Tampus Leads Saugus to Berth in Tournament Semifinals
Forfeit Puts City Final on Personal Level : High school football: Dorsey-Banning game is for more than 4-A title because of Pilots' previous refusal to play at Jackie Robinson Stadium. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bench Gets Into the Act in USD Win : Basketball: Toreros roll to 90-63 victory over Division II Cal State Hayward. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA JOLLA : E.J. Watson Hopes He's Saved Best for Last DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VISTA : For Jackson, Contact Is a Two-Way Street MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Takes It Out in Trade : In a Giant Deal, Mitchell Gets Keys to the Kingdome : Baseball: Controversial slugger traded to Mariners for three pitchers. Wetteland goes to Expos, his third team in less than a month. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING : Despite Rainy Conditions, Anglers Catching Limits of Calico Bass, Rock Cod DAN STANTON
Angels Could Sign Nixon Today : Baseball: Agent says team has first shot at outfielder, but price is more than $8 million. He would add needed speed to the lineup. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIVISION VII : Tough Catches Easy for Trabuco Hills Receiver MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Basketball '91-'92: Orange League
Gulls' Third-Period Blitz Buries League-Leading Blades : Hockey: Kvartalnov, the IHL's leading goal scorer, triggers the outburst. Gulls move into third place. From Staff and Wire Services
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Simi Valley Takes a Tumble, 87-69 JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Boys Too Much for Crenshaw MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swap Meet
Baseball Takes It Out in Trade : Mets Put In Overtime to Acquire Saberhagen : Baseball: Gooden's health is the main concern for New York. The Royals fill holes in their lineup by getting McReynolds and Jefferies. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NOTES : Anaheim Stadium Site Assured for Mater Dei TOM HAMILTON
MOTOR RACING : New Track Is Right on Button SHAV GLICK
Boyd Gibbons Replaces Bontadelli at DFG RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Villa Park Coach Ochoa Resigns TOM HAMILTON
First for the Mohicans : Gardena High Freshman Wins City Singles Title DUANE PLANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karl Malone Takes Steam Out of Lakers : Pro basketball: He helps turn back a late L.A. rally in Utah's 101-95 victory. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
THEATER REVIEW 'CHRISTMAS IN THE MARKETPLACE' : Spirited Offering : The production in Solvang focuses on gypsies who offer their rendition of the Nativity story to passersby. PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : San Marino Senior Wins Tennis Title GARY KLEIN
Seascape on Arena Walls Will Be One Whale of a Project : Art: City officials and renowned artist paint a deal to create the world's largest mural. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA's Defense of Volleyball Title Continues Tonight
My Son's Desire: 'I Want Home!' ALICE KUTZIN, Kutzin is a psychiatrist in private practice in Thousand Oaks
Quick Verdict Shows Prosecutor Failed to Woo Jurors : Smith trial: Moira Lasch did not establish any emotional ties with the jury--and, consequently, with the alleged victim. BARBARA BABCOCK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Babcock teaches criminal procedure at Stanford University Law School and previously practiced criminal law for nine years
Robert Q. Lewis; Guest Host, Panelist on Radio, Early TV MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glory Years, Disappointments at CSULB DICK WAGNER
Discovery : The Museum Company DALLAS M. JACKSON
LACC Urges Illegal Immigrants to Register : Education: College hopes to forestall requiring students who are not legal residents to pay the same tuition as out-of-state students. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westwood : Study on AIDS Care Givers
INS Memo Admits Agents Broke Rules in O.C. Sweep BOB ELSTON and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rebel Ambush Reported Reuters
Myanmar Students Rally, Urge Freeing of Nobel Peace Laureate From Associated Press
O.C. Children's Services in Peril : Budget: Because of recession, officials advise withholding funds for operating expansions at three facilities for abused or troubled youngsters. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scorecard : Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events GARY KLEIN
The Region : Water-Saving Plan Signed
World IN BRIEF : BULGARIA : Bill Taking Property of Socialists Gains From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hacienda La Puente's Bilingual Plan Studied
El Monte : Waste Fee Hearing Slated
LEGAL VIEW / JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN : State Guide Lists Legal Specialists JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
75 and Still Going : Togetherness Is a Family Tradition : Since 1916 the Hinrichs family has set aside one Sunday in December as their own to celebrate and commemorate their kinship. SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Title Hopes End for 6 Area Teams
A Chinese Restaurant Where Service Is King RICHARD BEENE
Remember Our MIAs
Shape Shoppers While They're Small Enough : Children: Youngsters can be taught that it's the thought that counts, along with the value of money and how to keep a gift a secret. ROBIN MAY OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Olson is a Sherman Oaks writer. and
Coastal Panel Rejects Plan for Beach Homes : Development: Ruling is praised by environmentalists as a key victory for protecting the coastline. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Chaos, Ministries Don't Know Where to Turn : Soviet Union: Who's running the government? The question elicits mostly head-scratching. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Benefit Tea Party BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition.
Top Democrats Reject Call for Special Session : Capitol: Roberti, Brown say they will not accede to the governor's request for reconvening the Legislature to cut renters' tax credit, state employee salaries and welfare payments to needy mothers. CARL INGRAM and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : 'At Risk' Students Targeted TED JOHNSON
Malibu : Pepperdine Gets $1 Million
EC to Aid Greek Subway Reuters
Medical Center Gala Raises $1 Million BEA MAXWELL
A Celtic Note to Christmas ANNE KLARNER
Glendora : Housing Vote Delayed
Newport's Villa Nova Has the Feel of the 1930s Down Pat MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Long Beach : Ordinance Establishes $200 Fee for Council Candidates
Muslim Conference Ends a Day Early Amid Rancor From Reuters
Women's Advocates Decry Doubt About Rape Reports : Crime: Legal experts say that the verdict in the Smith case will not necessarily deter victims from telling authorities. DAVID G. SAVAGE and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Name Game : Call In With Your Suggestion to 'Rename the Valley'
Music Center to Take Program on Tour
The Betting in Washington Is on Yeltsin : Policy: The grudging conclusion taking shape is that Gorbachev will lose out in the power struggle. DOUGLAS JEHL and DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Greek Leader Due in U.S. Associated Press
Unemployment Benefits Provide Some Assistance SUSAN GEMBROWSKI
More to Issue Than Stated
Planet-Safe Gifts : From cookies to books to batteries, eco-presents are all around for the holidays. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Claremont : Filing Time for Candidates
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : U.N. Airlift Begins to Repatriate Exiles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Highland Park : Alatorre Endorses Project
Venice : Meeting on Apartment Plan
Challenge to Movie Theater Rejected by Judge MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona : Billboard Removal Studied
Carpenter Corruption Convictions in Doubt From Associated Press
Wilson Backed in Welfare Cuts for Newcomers GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Court Papers Filed Over Actions by Watermaster BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A-Plant Foes Say Drunk Worker Shows Test Gap Associated Press
Mother Won't Be Charged in Crash That Killed Child From a Times Staff Writer
Latino Anger Led to Recall of Council : Vote: Observers say Latinos' worries about losing their homes combined with longstanding ethnic resentments to fuel the election, which ousted all four Anglos on the City Council. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Sue to Free Election Funds SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Strive to Be Ready for Big One : Earthquakes: After the prediction that the area could face a major temblor, officials stress preparedness at the municipal and individual levels. BERKLEY HUDSON and MARTHA WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Restore Nation's Wetlands, Report Urges RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fans' Choices
South Gate : $577,156 Cut From Budget to Offset Impending Deficit
Bush to Host 5 Ex-Hostages and U.N. Chief Reuters
South Gate : Switch of Council Meetings to Tuesdays Gets Final OK
Santa Monica Considers Broad Homeless Proposal : Urban life: With problems escalating, task force backs plan that is part crackdown, part social service response. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Scrambles to Evaluate Breakaway Soviet Republics : Intelligence: Director Gates tells his agency analysts to focus on monitoring leaders in the newly independent states. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Redevelopment Zone Study
Flexibility Often Required In Job Search SUSAN GEMBROWSKI
4 Students Place in Speech Competition
Coach Returns, So Do Team's Winning Ways : Schools: While David Tokofsky was away, the Marshall High mock trial team didn't fare well. He's back, and the team won the county championship. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Log
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. : HOW THEY VOTED LEE HARRIS
Angry Crowd Gets Council to Drop Overnight Parking Ban GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ : Party Weapon: Guerrero Warfare BILL KOHLHAASE, Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for the The Times Orange County Edition
Injury Claims Prompt Ban on Police Chases Associated Press
Library Joins Angel Tree
Reformer Close to Winning Teamsters Presidency Race BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARCHITECTURE : Holiday Tree Lots Help Residents Rediscover a Lost Sense of Space AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
Park Labrea Plan Raises Traffic Concerns : Development: Study concludes that congestion at 7 busy intersections would be increased if the massive complex goes ahead. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opponents Hustle to Replace 49ers in '92 Football Game Schedules From Staff and Wire Reports
Jews Get OK to Occupy Arabs' Houses Reuters
World IN BRIEF : HAITI : Radio Stations Halt News After Attacks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mexico Worries U.S. May Stall Trade Pact : Economics: Officials are concerned that the accord may become an issue in the American presidential campaign. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
75 Years Worth of Family Togetherness SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grocery Chain's Jet Crashes; All 9 Aboard Killed From Associated Press
Souped-Up Benefit at Bangkok Four ANN CONWAY
Time Runs Out for Football at CSULB : Education: The elimination of Division I football may be just the first of many major cuts due to ongoing budget problems. Some entire academic programs may go, officials hinted. PAUL McLEOD and DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arroyo Erases Memories of Start With Strong Finish GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Poetry in Motion : Cabbies in the Hack Poets Society are pedaling verse about their bizarre life and times on Manhattan's mean streets. And it ain't Emily Dickinson. JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Put Crimp in Robbery Ring : Crime: The suspects are gang members. Police say many of the armed attacks took place in apartment house garages. More arrests are expected. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Shedding Light on Rights Abuses : Cause: More than 60 dedicated students and adults attend Amnesty International's candlelight vigil at Irvine High School. CLAUDINE KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Claudine Ko is a senior at University High School, where she is editor of Sword & Shield
Cities Strive to Be Ready for the Big One : Disaster: News that the area could suffer a major earthquake has officials stressing preparedness at the municipal and individual levels. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Committee Drafts Financial Plan to Save Art Museum : Programs: Cal State officials are optimistic that a combination of reduced university funds, private contributions and grants will sustain the galleries. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Advocates Decry Doubt About Rape Reports : Crime: Psychologist in O.C. says Smith case verdict 'confirms every woman's worst nightmare that she is going to lose.' DAVID G. SAVAGE and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hollywood : Store Renovation Loan OKd
Skeptics Accuse Students of Buttering Up the Teacher JACK SMITH
Nation IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : 4 Killings Charged to Veteran Sniper From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israel, Jordan, Palestinians Edge Toward Compromise : Diplomacy: Both sides make proposals to ease deadlock on delegation. Separate talks are held with Syria and Lebanon. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escapee Who Shot Deputy Is Object of Police Hunt Associated Press
NEIGHBORS : Cane Crazy : For 101 years, Sue Walker's family has been stretching out the traditional red and white Christmas confections at home. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Panel Approves Cityhood Election : Incorporation: Commission finds proposed city financially feasible. Election possible in spring. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SMORGASBORD FOOD TOPICS : Seafood by the Sea : Tucks Point has moved to an apropos new location--right next to Ventura Harbor. SANDY SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Broderick Says Killings Were 'the Will of God' : Trial: In an interview from jail, she vows to take her prison sentence one day at a time. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Koreas Move Toward Accord to Bar A-Arms LESLIE HELM and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Candlelight Ball Was a Beacon in the Night DAVID NELSON
Fortensky Proves Elusive in Court Date CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Toy Businesses Hark Back to the Past GERI COOK
FACE-OFF : Sales Wrinkles : Once a company claims that a product can affect skin beneath the surface, it becomes a drug rather than a cosmetic--and the rules change. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Events in Case Associated Press
Apple Appeal : Paparazzi on Hand as Hollywood's Brightest Turn Out at Awards Show for Favorite Performers and Scrooges PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POPULAR BLOKES : Paddy Moloney and the Chieftains Always Make Time for a Good Time JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who regularly writes for The Times Orange County Edition.
Broderick Calls Two Slayings 'Will of God' MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW 'CHRISTMAS CAROL' : Hardly a Humbug : The Simi Valley production offers new musical numbers along with great sound and lighting. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLIDAY MUSIC : Chorale Preparing a Notably Different Evening CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition
Long Beach : System of Fines Instituted for Zoning Code Violations
THE HOLIDAYS : Better Watch Out . . . : . . . A Sledful of Non-Traditional Santas Are Coming to Town. The Big Guy in Red Might Be Jewish, Gay or Nonwhite--or He Might Even Be a She. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Ambassador Lambert Quits Post in Ecuador Associated Press
Parents Try to Cope in an Imperfect World DIANNE KLEIN
Woman Denies Dismemberment Killing of Husband from a Times Staff Writer
Rushdie Makes Surprise N.Y. Appearance : Islam: The author, under a death threat from Iran for 'The Satanic Verses,' talks about free speech amid tight security at Columbia University. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : The Lowdown on Lotus Eaters : WHITEOUT Lost in Aspen by Ted Conover Random House $20; 269 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Troops Sent to Suu Kyi's Home; Myanmar Universities Closed From Reuters
Fund Set Up to Pay Blacks Denied Jobs as Police Officers : Racial bias: $200,000 earmarked to resolve federal suit. City denies wrongdoing but says it's cheaper to settle than to fight. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Ex-Detective Faces Mob Spying Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Long Beach Crime Up 2%
Selling Power : Preparation Is the Key to Passing On the Pink Slip of Your Car CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hialeah May Be Put to Pasture for Final Time : Symbol of sunshine and southern Florida growth reopens but faces competition. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Cross Official Hurt by Cross-Fire Reuters
A Change of Heart in San Francisco : Election: An ex-cop's ouster of a liberal mayor could signify a political turnabout. But it's probably just the sign of a troubled city looking for a nice guy to straighten things out. JENIFER WARREN and RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rival Group Offers to Take Over Troubled Youth Ball League : Sports: Offer comes as a surprise at City Council meeting. It puts current league officials on the defensive. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist Sets Fire to Man Who Helped Him Associated Press
Lynwood to Send 100 to Parade : Deputies: Sheriff Sherman Block asked officers from the embattled station to sign up for Jan. 1 duty. About 80% of them did. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Student Lockers Will Be Removed at Dexter School
13 Firms Named in Probe of Iraq's Nuclear Program : Military: IAEA releases names after criticism. Most of the firms are German, but one is American. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIFTS NEEDLEWORK : Pleasure Points : Smockers, embroiderers, quilters and knitters slave away at a craft they love. CAROL WEINSTOCK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Selling Sentiments for All Seasons : Greeting cards: Local designers are done with Christmas and are hard at work on Mother's Day and beyond. JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Morell is a Sherman Oaks writer
B. Abbott, 93; Pioneering Photographer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Ballots in Chinese, Spanish Are Approved IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood : Pastry Shop Headquarters
All Choked Up : The artichoke is a perfect complement to any number of main courses--and, for some people, a satisfying meal in itself. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Cites Lower Pay, Nearly Equal Tax : Economy: Bentsen pushes for a break for the middle class. The Congressional Budget Office also finds a huge cut in levy on the wealthiest. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matthew Rapf, 71; TV, Film Producer
Sierra Madre : No Vote on Hillside Zone
Yeltsin Claims 2 More Republics Want to Join Alliance : Commonwealth: But leaders of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, as well as Kazakhstan, deny final decisions have been made. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to End Boring Faces Stores Wear DIRK SUTRO
Yeltsin Winning the Army Over : Soviet Union: Dispirited Gorbachev fails in bid for top commanders' loyalty. The Russian president promises a unified command and 90% pay raises. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Green Line Cost May Leap by Another $276 Million : Transit: Paying for driverless cars and construction problems may require a 'blank check,' official warns. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mid-Season Benefit Will Open 'Carmen' MARY LOU LOPER
Plan to Divert Tainted Drain Water Advances : Pollution: A proposal to reroute storm runoff to a sewage treatment plant is hailed by environmentalists. The L.A. City Council is expected to approve it. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orion Files for Bankruptcy Protection JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Madonna Accepts Award, Attacks Rumor JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Norwalk : Soccer Leagues Suspended From Using School Fields
ART : Time's Running Out for 2 Bold Exhibits CATHY CURTIS, Cathy Curtis covers art for The Times Orange County Edition
New Fish and Game Director Appointed From a Times Staff Writer
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Art and Alcoholism : A therapist will give a lecture and slide show about the surprising things that happen when she helps patients draw out their feelings. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Make Housework Count in Calculation of GNP DARA MCLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbia Premier Reportedly Quits as Problems Mount : Yugoslavia: Setback is seen for President Milosevic, a proponent of war against Croatia. His popularity falls. from Associated Press
Norwalk : Nottingham School to Be Renamed for Late Activist
OBITUARY : Councilman William Tarozzi
4-Story Health Services Pavilion at St. Francis Will Be Dedicated
Mice Bred to Aid in Alzheimer's Testing : Medicine: Genetic engineering produces animals that show all the symptoms of disease. The advance is expected to speed the search for new therapies. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : Bookworms : With nearly 100 magazines targeted for youngsters on the market, the hard part is picking one. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : IRAN : U.N. Report Blames Iraq for 8-Year War From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Forward Is Getting Her Points Across : Colleges: After struggling as a UCLA freshman, Amy Jalewalia is showing signs of regaining her high school form. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges Unveil Plan to Draw Minority Students to Science LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Heroes Honored for Helping Catch Criminals : Law enforcement: Courageous Citizen Awards presented to those who got involved in purse-snatching, vehicular manslaughter cases. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Working to Land Your Next Job SUSAN GEMBROWSKI
This Is Resting in Peace? : Culture: Tell-all bios and nasty probate fights have done in respect for the dead, who have become vulnerable to character assassination by the living. BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Breast Cancer Rise Puzzles Scientists From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Baldwin Park, Nogales Meet in Division IV Title Game GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All 4 Passengers, Pilot Killed in Grand Canyon Tour Plane Crash KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attacks on Gays Explored : Crime: Forum draws about 50 homosexual activists, city officials and others. Victims are urged to report violent incidents. DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pomona : Vendor Licenses Discussed
Minorities in Science Program Announced : Education: A UCI professor is a principal planner of $5-million statewide plan to attract 12,000 students each year. Funding is by the National Science Foundation. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Cruelty That Is Not Unusual : The damage wrought by emotional abuse of children is getting increasing attention. But experts can't agree on how to define such abuse--or what to do about it. BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reformer Close to Winning Teamsters Presidency Race BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Game : Football: Dorsey and Banning high schools will vie for city championship. Resentment lingers over gang violence controversy, but players say they prefer to focus on the game. Security will be tight. JOHN L. MITCHELL and MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Ways to Dress Up a Few Propositional Phrases
Jury Acquits Smith of Rape at Kennedy Estate : Trial: The decision takes only 77 minutes. Accuser's lawyer says that 'a verdict does not equate to innocence.' PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Look at the Positive Side of Redevelopment
Stage Presents BILL LOCEY
Road Notes
Mobile Home Dweller's Case for Rent Control
Westchester : Meeting on Bluffs Proposal
Gifts That Are Kind To the Earth, Too RICHARD KAHLENBERG, Richard Kahlenberg is a writer who has been involved with environmental issues for 20 years.
A Program of Note
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Playhouse Switch : Rob Reiner's offbeat and lighthearted 'The Princess Bride' will sub for 'Prancer' Sunday in Ojai. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Reasons to Save the Whittier Hills
Youth House Clears One Funding Hurdle : Finances: Trustees' contributions, community donations get facility through the year. More-aggressive fund raising is planned. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW NEW VOICES : Funny to Weird : Two one-act plays in Thousand Oaks represent a fine start for a Performing Artists Guild program. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bland Mexican Fare From Santos Hacienda DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
ROCK TALK : A Farewell to Arb : Raging singer and attitude innovator J. D. is quitting the Redheads for Oregon, but two farewell gigs are on tap. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beverly Hills School Board's 'Blunders'
What's In This Stuff, Anyway?
NAACP's List of Demands for School District
GETTING BUSY : Steve Marmel Writes for Arsenio by Day, Delivers for Himself at Night DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
Face-Off : Madeleine Verdon of Camarillo has created a skin cream that has 'broken all the rules' of cosmetics development. Industry insiders say the product may rub federal agencies the wrong way. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BENEFITS : Unwrapping Things Up RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
THE BART SIMPSON OF FAIRY TALES : Bratty 'Pinocchio' Takes a Musical Turn at SCR CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Popularity Plus : The Smithereens will bring their much-appreciated, Buddy Holly-meets-the-Beatles sound back to the Ventura Theatre. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plea to Reclaim Palisades Park for Families
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : By the Book : Volumes are folded, spindled, mutilated and metamorphosed at a Thousand Oaks sculpture exhibit. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BALLET 'THE NUTCRACKER' : A Girl's Dream : Five local youngsters made the Joffrey's cut. About 200 children, ages 9 to 13, auditioned. CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Eyes Scaled-Down Transit Center : Transportation: Officials lean toward cutting the cost of railroad depot project by $1 million. The new proposal would reduce parking space for cars and buses. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES AND FUZZY BEARS : A Veteran 'Nutcracker' and Fledgling 'Babes in Toyland' Arrive for the Holidays ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin is a Times staff writer who writes about the arts for The Times Orange County Edition
Winning Inventions : A Thousand Oaks resident helped design the Game of Life and is still coming up with game ideas today. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC SNFU : Not Negative : The band, on its first tour in two years, makes a stop at Isla Vista's Anaconda Theatre on Sunday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Broderick Trial Was an Ordeal for La Jolla Divorcees : Experiences: Many who also had bitter marriage breakups said they identified with what they felt was Broderick's revenge. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Moves to Loosen Otay Raceway Restrictions LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ancient Greek Made Easier : Databank: A marriage of the computer and classical literature helps researchers produce comprehensive, higher quality work more quickly than ever before. KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bookstore's Wish for a Star Atop Old Theater May Come True CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Truck Vendors Wary After Murders MICHAEL CONNELLY and LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MISSION VIEJO : College District Elects New President GREG HERNANDEZ
Jury Fees May Fund Drug Program SHERRY JOE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime-Stoppers : Porter Ranch: Worried residents listen to burglars, car thieves and drug dealers for tips on ways to avoid being victimized. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10 Arrested, $500,000 in Stolen Goods Recovered
CONEJO VALLEY : School Bus Rides May Cost $373 a Year STEPHANIE STASSEL
DANA POINT : City Acts to Fight Offshore Drilling LEN HALL
Recount Lets Hotel Site Be Sold
CAMARILLO : City Plan Will Offset $352,000 Shortfall CAITLIN ROTHER
Man Pleads No Contest in Attacks Over Cat's Name
Boxer Turns to Women in Quest for Funds : Politics: Democratic candidate for Senate brings in $50,000 at Beverly Hills fund-raiser. She says she will reach out to men, Republicans and independents as well. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Music Panel Awards Grants to 7 Schools JOHN PENNER
L.A. Schools, Teachers Near Accord on Pact : Education: The proposed contract would guarantee repayment of 3% cut from salaries to help balance district budget. SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
LAPD to Survey Residents on Officers' Performance
Fullerton OKs 380-Acre Residential Plan : Development: Neighbors argue for six hours against the density of housing on part of the Unocal land. They predict more traffic, noise and pollution in East Coyote Hills. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Card Club Proposal Wins Spot on Ballot
Redondo Settles Suit Over Arrest
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Panel Would Slash Spending, Hike Fees JOHN PENNER
COLUMN RIGHT : Buchanan Is Now a Player in the Game : He can use language to slam opponents, but his words will be thrown back against his cause. R. EMMETT TYRRELL JR, R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. is editor-in-chief of the American Spectator.
COUNTYWIDE : Bogus Santa Paula Police Drive Cited PATRICK McCARTNEY
THOUSAND OAKS : Recall Backers Cite Signature Success PSYCHE PASCUAL
CAMARILLO : School District Asks for Cut in Water Bill JANE HULSE
Lottery Results
$159,000 OKd to Keep Armories Open for Poor CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal for New Airport Job to Get Closer Look
Child Freeway Death Case Dropped : Law enforcement: The mother won't be charged. She was driving when the girl was thrown through the sunroof in an accident. PAUL PAYNE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Again Delays Vote on DWP Rate Hike
PLACENTIA : Merchants Alerted About Fake $20 Bills BOB ELSTON
GOP Leader, Rivals Battle Over Meeting : Politics: The beleaguered central committee chairman cancels a session on his pro-David Duke comments. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : $3 Million Added to Lab Cleanup Budget MYRON LEVIN
OJAI : Landfill Report Review Is Extended DAVID CIAFFARDINI
COUNTYWIDE : Latino Catholics to Celebrate Patroness SHANNON SANDS
Birthday Party Planned Friday for UCI's Greek Databank KRISTINA LINDGREN
CREDIT WATCH : Overdue Bill
DOE to Add $3 Million for Rockwell Cleanup
COUNTYWIDE : Driver of Stolen Van Escapes After Chase PAUL PAYNE
Ever the Reluctant Debutante : Japan hits new prime minister with major political embarrassment
Testimony Begins on Rush-Hour Truck Ban
New Powers for the Governor? : Wilson's proposal raises too many questions
Logging Permits Hurriedly OKd on Eve of New Limits, Group Charges : Timber: Activists ask court to order state Resources Agency to apply a strict interpretation of forestry regulations. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Policing
DANA POINT : A Police Job That's Based on Seniority LEN HALL
Sports Rivals Plan to Bury the Hatchet on the Field : Football: The Dorsey and Banning teams will vie for the city high school championship. Resentment lingers over gang violence controversy, but players want to focus on the game. JOHN L. MITCHELL and MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PLATFORM : Hate in the Suburbs DAVID ELIEZRIE, Rabbi DAVID ELIEZRIE of the North County Chabad Center in Yorba Linda commented on what he sees as the growing and disturbing influence of David Duke and white supremacist groups. He told The Times: and
Aerobatics Instructor Is High on Flying Just for Fun HERBERT J. VIDA
The Problem With Speech Codes : Well-intentioned Cal State Fullerton gives it the good college try
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Faces Retrial in Drive-By Shooting SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
LAGUNA BEACH : Kathy Jones Quits as School Trustee LESLIE EARNEST
Torrance May Join District Mosquito Program : Pest control: The Public Safety Committee recommends that the city give up its solo battle and become part of the regional abatement effort. JAKE DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hawthorne OKs Police Contract
Shoppers Can Give Some Yuletide Cheer to Children in Need : Charity: About 500 families have signed up this year to put their children's names on the Salvation Army's 'Caring Tree' at Del Amo Mall. LISA R. OMPHROY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Growing Tradition : Christmas: Live trees are becoming the symbol of choice for people concerned about the environment. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cup Groups Failed to Reimburse Minority Business GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 2 Agencies Sign Leases on Building PAUL PAYNE
Condom Plan for High Schools Sparks Rancor HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Rejects AIDS Tests for Restaurant Workers FREDERICK M. MUIR
County Agency Backs Cityhood Election
COLUMN LEFT : What Hero Would Destroy His Nation? : The paeans to Gorbachev ignore his economic failure. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
VENTURA : Friend of Slain Boy Guilty of Assault SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
DANA POINT : 2 Men Arrested, Weapons Seized LEN HALL
Former Air Force Pilot, High School Principal Dies
Torrance School Officials Study Small Property Tax DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON TESTIMONY : Is There No Believable Woman? : We rejected Anita Hill for her composure, then saw the Palm Beach accuser battered for showing emotion. CARYL RIVERS, Caryl Rivers is a professor of journalism at Boston University and author of "Indecent Behavior" (Dutton/NAL). and
SEAL BEACH : City Votes to Rezone Part of Boulevard SHANNON SANDS
Plan to Divert Major Bay Polluter Advances : Environment: A proposal to reroute the runoff of a contaminated storm drain to the Hyperion sewage treatment plant is hailed by environmentalists. The Los Angeles City Council is expected to approve it. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
End of (Bumpy) Road for The Strand : Hermosa Beach: A 17-block section of the famed promenade will be temporarily closed off for repairs. The $1-million project will begin in March, with completion expected by June. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probation Given Ex-Little League Official for Theft GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Stage Sit-In to Protest Classes Lost Under Budget : Valley College: The rally hampers registration. A leader urges a demonstration at Assemblyman Bane's office. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stab Victim's Wounded Fiancee Being Protected JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido Backs Shelter for Homeless : Housing: The council changes its mind and votes to provide the county's only continuous winter lodging for the needy. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce College Plan Increases Uncertainty of Campus Farm : Education: The proposal envisions a high-tech agricultural center and suggests 'innovative uses' for some of the land. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Denies Slaying Her Husband : Crime: Court papers show she told police that William Nelson was out of town on the day she is suspected of killing and dismembering him. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Series of Assaults Called 'Wilding' : Crime: At least 50 people have been robbed and brutally beaten in North Park and Hillcrest in confrontations with groups of young black men. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance School Administrators Defend Policy of Permit Students : Education: The board members dispute teacher complaints that the 900 out-of-district students may be changing the classroom climate. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Girl, 11, Crossing Street Hit by Car PATRICK McCARTNEY
Ex-Policewoman Tells Court Defendant Raped Her : Trial: She testifies against former San Clemente officer charged with eight sexual offenses against three women. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muslim Tradition of Zakat Aids Needy SHANNON SANDS
Indians Say Casinos Will Suffer by Ruling : Gambling: Despite a court victory on the law enforcement issue, the tribes are barred from reinstalling slot machines any time soon. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Bush Lags in Fighting Recession, Seymour Says : Economy: Criticism comes at 'town meeting' sponsored by developer. Senator still supports President. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vista Probing Hemet Police Conduct During Drug Raid H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arthur Keyes, a Founder of Scripps Foundation, Is Dead
Torrance Bars Shinto Ritual in Program at City-Owned Theater : Religion: Officials say the traditional opening ceremony would mix church and state. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video of Police Dog Attack on Unarmed Theft Suspect Prompts Panel Inquiry ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Dealer Says He'll Get Less Jail Time for Testifying : Justice: 'Freeway Rick' claims his testimony in trial of six county narcotics officers could let him keep $2 million and cut his 10-year sentence in half. VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Divided on Extent of Violence at Canyon Campus RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Easy Stop AL MARTINEZ
SANTA ANA : Latino Group Urges Election Changes GEBE MARTINEZ
NEWPORT BEACH : Bans on Certain New Businesses Extended LISA MASCARO
SANTA ANA : College Board Elects Conley President JON NALICK
Tree-Sitter Watches as Pine Is Cut Down
Challenger Hires Consultant Who Helped Early Beilenson Campaign : Politics: Jim Salomon faced the congressman in two earlier races. Now he may compete against him again. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Star on the Boulevard : Redevelopment: Galaxy complex of theaters, shops and restaurants is set to open in Hollywood. It is seen as a major step in revitalizing a famed thoroughfare. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Organization Helps Area's Deaf People MAIA DAVIS
ORANGE : Menorah Sought for City Holiday Display MARY HELEN BERG
Alhambra Man Kills Wife, Boarder, Self, but Spares Daughter : Crime: Police break down door after hearing girl's screams. A teen-age son had already left for school. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rewards Offered for Leads in 4 Murders
Witnesses Describe Slain Boy's Body
Anger Changes a Tiny Hamlet : Justice: Residents of backcountry hamlet want driver punished for fatal accident. Driver says they've got it all wrong. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnaping Charges Filed Against Two in Abduction of 3-Year-Old JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Northwood 5 Foes Turn In Petitions TOM McQUEENEY
Recall Vote Seen as Birth of a Movement TINA GRIEGO and GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reward Offers Mount to Find Killer of Granada Hills Family JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Argument in Traffic Leads to Gunfire in Santa Ana; 3 Hurt THUAN LE and ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gang Fight Erupts Inside Courthouse : Crime: No one is hurt in a melee that began as rival groups' members waited in a hall. Officials say it shows violence is rising. SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L. A. Panel Rejects Price for Railroad's Right of Way : Transportation: Chatsworth-to-Warner Center plan is in doubt. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Navy Men Arrested in Balboa Park Killing JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Group Drops Casting Call Protest Plans : Dispute: Co-producer Oliver Stone, whose comments touched off the controversy, says he was misquoted. LILY DIZON and KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
Shearson Has Buyer for Mortgage Unit : Finance: A Trans-Arabian Investment Bank affiliate and a group of Hamilton Savings Bank owners have tentatively agreed to pay $238 million. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slemons Imports Sale to Las Vegas Firm Completed : Autos: Mercedes-Benz dealership will continue operating in Newport Beach. Nearly all of its employees will keep their jobs. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Settles Dispute Over Minkow Bankruptcy : Justice: The ruling on interest payments is also seen as a victory for bondholders of Lincoln Savings' parent firm. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Finding a Better Way to Rate Productivity MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Nation's S&Ls Show Profit in 3rd Quarter : Thrifts: The gain marks the third consecutive profitable quarter, the longest such string since 1986, and came despite losses in California. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program Travels Through Time, Space LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
GAO Opposes Less Strict Loan Reviews : Banking: If examiners are more lenient in forcing write-offs on real estate loans, bank failures could increase, the agency says. The rules were loosened to try to help ease a credit crunch. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Likely to Be Indicted in Arms Testing : Defense: It may be charged today with falsifying evaluations of electronic components used in weapons systems, sources say. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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National Semi's Profit Up 68% From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Fretting It : Despite Recent High Sales Note, Record Firms See Tough Times ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Edges Up 1.56, but Losers Top Gainers 5-3
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GM Set to Announce More Cuts : Automobiles: With domestic losses put at an unprecedented $6 billion, the beleaguered firm is expected to trim thousands more white-collar jobs, cut executive pay and shut more plants. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Stocks Fall for 2nd Day From Reuters
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Aerospace SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, From Times Staff and Wire Reports and TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revamping at TRW Will Trim 10,000 Positions RALPH VARTABEDIAN and CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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Aerospace Sector Sales a Record, but Job Rolls Shrank in '91 RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Keating Indictment Expected Today : Securities: Federal charges will be handed down against the ex-Lincoln S&L chief, sources say. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Settles Dispute Over Minkow Bankruptcy : Justice: The ruling on interest payments is also seen as a victory for bondholders of Lincoln Savings' parent firm. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charter Health Facilities Post Big Yearly Loss SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charter Health Facilities Register $130-Million Loss for Year SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To the Discredit of Our Colleges
Revamp at TRW to Cut 10,000 Jobs : Divestitures: The firm's Orange County operations are expected to be hit hard by the restructuring. RALPH VARTABEDIAN and CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RETAIL/LEISURE : Oh, What Fun It Will Be to Ride a Shopping Center Sleigh Today Chris Woodyard / Times staff writer
Suicide Ruled Out in Maxwell's Death : Scandal: A Spanish pathologist says a forthcoming report will cite natural causes. RONE TEMPEST and VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shearson Lehman OKs Deal to Sell Mortgage Unit : Finance: A letter of intent was signed by representatives of Middle Eastern-American group to buy the Irvine-based subsidiary. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day Runner Grows Beyond Creators' Plans : Organizers: The company now employs 350 people and operates out of a bigger facility in Fullerton. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Timbuk3 Goes Back to the 'Future' : Pat and Barbara K MacDonald Return With More Wry Musings on the American Mood MIKE BOEHM
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Cloud Nine' Charts Gender Confusion : Stage: Caryl Churchill's play is just as pertinent today as it was when it was written in the early '80s. T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Video Rental Chart : 'Backdraft' Still Hot at the Stores DENNIS HUNT
Dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Drought
Pop and Jazz Reviews : Bishop Mixes Songs and Quips DENNIS HUNT
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Tripping' Stumbles Over Trivial Matters SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Charles Keating
Pop and Jazz Reviews : Bragg Takes the Bland Middle Ground STEVE HOCHMAN
Dealing With World Hunger
Music and Dance Reviews : Andre Watts Returns to Ambassador DONNA PERLMUTTER
Recession and Immigrants
Music and Dance Reviews : Kremer's Mozart Meddling Gets Messy JOHN HENKEN
Guns N' Roses They Ain't : Pop music: For a heavy-metal group, Seattle's Queensryche is positively low-profile--yet its albums sell in the millions. RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : 2 Channel 10 Documentaries Are a Step Up KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Yule Story Told in Song Is Stunning : Gospel singing is heart of San Diego production of Langston Hughes' brilliant 'Black Nativity.' JOHN GODFREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Anima Mundi': A Little Movie With a Big Plan ROBERT EPSTEIN
Design Students Draw Up Plans to Try to Save School : Art: The Santa Monica College program, lauded for its unique curriculum and setting, will hold a benefit Saturday in wake of funding cuts, rent hike. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop and Jazz Reviews : The Lighter Side of the Smithereens MIKE BOEHM
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Smithereens Are Strong but Not Special MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beat Goes On for Russian Saxman : Jazz: Alexei Zoubov finds acceptance and gets help from his fellow musicians after losing everything in a robbery. LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Webster's Definition of Hip Has to Include Bob Dorough : Music: The jazz cult figure brings his wry lyrics and Southern vocals to Elario's beginning tonight. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holmes Thriller May Signal a New Path for Spreckels NANCY CHURNIN
Music and Dance Reviews : Foss, Mladi Quintet at Pierce College TIMOTHY MANGAN
Pop and Jazz Reviews : Smith Takes Impressive Journey to Jazz DON HECKMAN
Melting Pot of Music : O.C. Festival: Albert Ramon y Su Tierra Chicana, a Tex-Mex band with German and blues influences, takes its sounds to Santa Ana streets at Marketplace Christmas Celebration. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Dangerous' Gathers Steam in 2nd Week : Pop music: Sales of Michael Jackson's album are up from the debut week numbers. It will maintain its No. 1 chart position when final figures are released Saturday. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Theaters Want to Use Union Actors : Stage: Groups ask Actors Equity to apply 99-seat plan to their venues under a one-year pilot program. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Festival Showcases James Dean's Early Work SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Choreographer's La Boca Project Has Lots to Say : Stage: Sarah Elgart brings art to the streets from a new performance space adjoining the Sunshine Mission. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Spotlight in the Wrong Place in 'Cabaret' : Long Beach theater's production is more about frauleins and flappers than fatalism and fascism. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Collectors Who Lost Art in Oakland Fire to Give Talk
FOOD
Great Balls of Fire JONATHAN GOLD
And One Way Over 20 KATHIE JENKINS
Less Stress for the Holidays MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors. and
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer . . . ABBY MANDEL
Use Your Noodles BEV BENNETT, Bennett is food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and a cookbook author. and
Getting Back to our Roots FAYE LEVY
TASTING NOTES : Vins de la Saison DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Presents for Hungry Times : MAKE A BETTER BASKET KATHIE JENKINS
Presents for Hungry Times : Your Cheese Is in the Mail KATHIE JENKINS
Presents for Hungry Times : Christmas on Ice NICK MALGIERI, Malgieri is a cookbook author
Presents for Hungry Times : Putting Up for Your Friends : Holidays: Black Truffle Oil or Rosemary-Scented Nicoise Olives are inexpensive and surprisingly easy to make. SALLY SCHNEIDER, Schneider is a contributing editor for Food & Wine magazine, where a version of this was originally published
Presents for Hungry Times : Mailbox Stuffers ROSE DOSTI
20 UNDER 20 : Great gifts in good tast: Some are local. Some ar seasonal. All are affordable. KATHIE JENKINS
Presents for Hungry Times : Eggs: A Season for Caution DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fried Brie, Eggnog Cake, Coulibiac ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Presents for Hungry Times : It's Better to Give . . . : Charities: Where to donate gifts for the needy; agencies throughout the Southland are accepting contributions
Guess the Secret Ingredient MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nutmeg: The Littlest Shaver ABBY MANDEL
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