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What happened on December 18, 1991
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Television 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
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage 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
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
ART REVIEW : A Glittering Display That's Up to Snuff By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Skin' Is More Tragic Than Bizarre By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Poignant Portrait of Courage By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Happytime Xmas' Laughs at Family Holiday Traumas By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Bengston and a Splash of Hollywood By * \o7 James Corcoran Gallery, 1327 5th St., Santa Monica, (310) 451-4666. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Through Jan. 4. and Susan Kandel and \f7
The Kindest Cut : Laser Discs Give Directors a Second Chance at Their Films By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : A 'Sicilian' Farce With Proper Spice By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
N.Y. Critics' Top Awards to 'Lambs' By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Raps Practice of 'Sampling' : Pop music: He issues an injunction against a song that uses 'Alone Again (Naturally).' Criminal prosecution is possible. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Unusual Animal Christmas Cartoon Has Plenty of Bite By Charles Solomon
O.C. MUSIC : Composer's Grief Is Basis of Symphony By Chris Pasles
Tale of a Life Committed to Art By Leah Ollman
MUSIC REVIEW : Much to Cherish at Barclay : Nine Guest Players Shine at Second Concert of UCI Chamber Music Series By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
'Winter's Solstice' on Holiday Calendar By Dirk Sutro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beat Farmers Bouncing Back After Assault in Chico By John D'Agostino
A Course in Advanced Composition By Chris Pasles
Bowers Receives a Gift Worth $1 Million : Museum: The donation includes more than 400 pre-Columbian and Aymara textiles. The renovated facility will reopen Oct. 15. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playhouse Eliminates 19 Seats : Theater: By reducing the Moulton's capacity, the Laguna Beach troupe avoids paying higher royalty rates. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : Slow Season for Christmas Specials By Lee Margulies
BUSINESS
L.A. Gear Hires 3 Top Reebok Executives Moving quickly to...
Michael R. Darby, Commerce Department undersecretary for...
Live Entertainment Inc., a Van Nuys videocassette...
Tenneco Inc. President Michael H. Walsh will assume duties...
Edward C. Aldridge, a McDonnell Douglas executive, was...
C. R. Weaver, chairman and chief executive of Clorox Co...
Veteran attorney Stephen F. Keller, 53, has been named...
Robert (Bob) G. Solomon has been appointed chairman...
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Mazur Is Indicted Over Handling of Real Estate Deals By Tom Furlong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Smart Way to Play the Old Waiting Game By Tom Petruno
Corporate Pensions Are Less 'Raid-Proof' Than Governments' By James Flanigan
'Tis the Season to Party Less Hardy : Services: The catering business is holding up, but many firms are spending less on holiday festivities because of hard times. By Kevin E. Cullinane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTC Expands Its Financing of Real Estate : Thrifts: To speed up the savings and loan cleanup, the agency will make loans on property as low as $100,000. The previous minimum was $500,000. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund Adviser Is Arrested on Fraud Charges : Investing: Authorities say Steven Wymer is being held after money from client accounts, including municipal investments, turned up missing. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Unveils Japanese-Designed Minivan : Autos: The joint venture awith Nissan may threaten Chrysler's lock on the lucrative market. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Housing Starts Decline 2.1% During November : Construction: Bitter weather in some areas may have been a factor. From Reuters
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Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New York Tabloids in Deadly Fight : Media: Two money-losing newspapers trade charges about finances. By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tenneco's Savings Plan to Eliminate 6,000 Jobs : Heavy industry: Most of the cuts will be at the conglomerate's largest division, the troubled J. I. Case farm equipment unit. From Reuters
Macy's Loses $155.4 Million in Quarter By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Bill Is a Boon for Consumers By Kathy M. Kristof
Dow Declines 16.77 Amid Profit Taking \f7 and \o7 compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
A Merry Christmas for German Retailers : Economy: The reunited country has lots of problems to resolve, but for now stores are jammed with holiday shoppers. From Associated Press
RETAIL/TOURISM : Footwear Maker May Stride Into County With a Nike Town Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Doing Business : FABRIC AND YARN DYEING : Saba Textiles Takes Colorful Approach to Apparel Business
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in the...
Retail/tourism Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Profits Dry Up for Debt-Ridden Potpourri Firm By Cristina Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J.M. Peters Co. Posts a Profit After Tax Cut By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Leads Southland With 10% Increase in Home Sales : Real estate: The average price rose 1%, retaining the county's lead in cost as well. Market now is in existing homes. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kimstock Files for Chapter 11, Owes AQMD $100,000 By Anne Michaud, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toshiba America Hit by Racial Bias Suit : Fair employment: Black computer operator claims company condoned a supervisor, also black, who let him go because he wasn't 'white enough.' By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
A Pressing Assignment : Pasadena Art Center Students Attempt to Build a Better Iron By Randye Hoder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Man Pulls Strings to Please Audiences : * Entertainment: Puppeteer Jim Gamble's day can range from 'The Nutcracker' for schoolchildren to cabaret shows for adults. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCENE ON THE STREET : Amazing Grace By Berkley Hudson
Sculptures Offer a Clear View of Smog By Rose Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apologies
State Budget Deficit
State Budget Deficit
Trade Delegation
State Budget Deficit
Slain Barber
Testing for AIDS
Mideast Democracy
Testing for AIDS
Testing for AIDS
Testing for AIDS
Amex Is Not Forgotten
Pierce College Farm, Faculty Obsolete
DWP Takes Right Step
'Welfare Cut' Cartoon
State Budget Deficit
Insurer Agrees to Fund Breast Cancer Research : Health: Blue Cross-Blue Shield was sued for not covering treatment, whose testers include Scripps Clinic. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dozens Sign Up for Patrols in Wake of Hillcrest Death By Chris Kraul and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S.D. Supervisors Take Able-Bodied Off Welfare : Budget: Critics say the cost-cutting move will only mean increased crime, homelessness and misery. By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forecasts for State Economy Growing Bleaker By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Rules Aim to Speed AIDS Disability Pay By Marlene Cimons and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Soviet Union Set to End Dec. 31 : Gorbachev Accepts Commonwealth as Its Heir : Upheaval: 'I cannot go against the current,' the president says. The hammer and sickle over the Kremlin is to be lowered New Year's Eve after 74 years. By Michael Parks and Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Supervisors Pick Ex-Judge for Sheriff's Dept. Inquiry By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Still in Recession, White House Concedes By James Gerstenzang and Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Violent Police Searches Often Yield Fear, Anger : LAPD: Department defends its tactics. But hostility lingers among residents subjected to nighttime raids. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : 'Got This Right Off a Truck' : In the shadow of the top-dollar deal makers, New York City's cast-offs and fallen angels are out to compete. Who else could sell a worthless box for $60? By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. and Its Businesses--a Love Affair Gone Sour : Economy: Many companies flee, citing rising costs and unfriendly bureaucracy. City officials pledge change. By Frank Clifford, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Kazakhs Won't Give Up A-Arms Till Russia Does By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looky-Loos in Search of Culture By Robert A. Jones
Many Yosemite Visitors Want Their View and Comfort Too By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Freeway Cleanup Program Generates Jam of Sponsors : Road litter: Adopting a highway means first-rate billboard advertising on the cheap, businesses find. There are waiting lists for some heavily traveled routes. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ancient Greek, the Modern Way : Scholarship: Electronic databank on Greek literature organized at UC Irvine enables scholars to complete painstaking research in months rather than decades. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uninsured Babies Get Reduced Care : Medicine: Seriously ill newborns with no coverage receive fewer tests than those who are insured, researchers find. By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boundary Disputes With Indians Could Block Accord on New Eskimo Territory : Canada: The two groups have hunted across overlapping regions for millennia. A plebiscite scheduled for March is expected to be close. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Immunity for Drunken Politicos \o7 Reuters\f7
2nd Polish Candidate for Prime Minister Bows Out : Politics: Jan Olszewski blames a lack of support from Walesa. But the coalition that backed him had collapsed. By Charles T. Powers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tribe Reveals Its Deadly Secret From the Grave : Sophisticated new tests indicate Omahas were decimated in the last century by poisoning caused by handling of lead. By Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Study of Domestic Violence Finds Mandatory Arrests Backfire By Jennifer Toth, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Despite Bush's Prodding, Stalled Mideast Talks May End Today By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divers Recover Bodies of Captain, Others From Ferry \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Fast-Growing Seaweed Moves In on the French Riviera \o7 Reuters\f7
Robbers Take $6 Million
U.S. Noncommittal on Recognizing Croatia, Slovenia : Diplomacy: It faces the dilemma of standing by principle or yielding to reality on breakaway republics. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And Now, the Cardboard Cop \o7 Reuters\f7
EC Recognition of Croatia Stirs Anger in Serbia \o7 from the Washington Post\f7
Whose Factory Is It? a Conflict Still Not Ended : Nicaragua: A beverage plant making a popular drink is a battleground in a national struggle--who owns what. Years of civil warfare are to blame. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
55 Hurt as 'Silver Meteor' Derails, Razes 2 Houses \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Noriega Prosecutors Rest; Accused Wins 20-Day Recess : Trial: Defense wants to study newly introduced U.S. intelligence files. Government's case took 13 weeks to present. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bridgeport University Lays Off 22 Professors \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : 2 Killed, Boy Shot in Murder-Suicide From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : GM Reportedly Plans More Plant Closings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEBRASKA : Sen. Kerrey Answers Child Labor Charge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sen. Dole Hospitalized for Prostate Operation \o7 Associated Press\f7
Census Bureau Finds Record 75.2% Living in Urban Areas By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emergency Food Aid Requested by Ethiopia \o7 Reuters\f7
George Tarjan; Specialized in Child Psychiatry
New Head of Parks Agency Named \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Judges OK Return of Refugees to Haiti : Detainees: However, another jurist's emergency order again blocks the deportations. Advocates for the boat people plan an appeal. By Mike Clary and Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Died Trying to Save Paraplegic Son From Fire \o7 From Times Staff Writers\f7
Kahane Case Is Expected to Go to Jurors Today \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Lesbian Wins Appeal to Be Guardian of Ailing Lover \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Inferno Toll Grows: Heroic Mother, Relative Are Dead By Gebe Martinez and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NO NITPICKING: TV Guide had to stretch this week in its... By Jerry Hicks and Vicky Clepper and Jeffrey A. Perlman
THE BEST: Esperanza tackle Travis Kirschke, left, and... By Jerry Hicks and Vicky Clepper and Jeffrey A. Perlman
WHERE'S THE DEAL? The new Forbes list of the nation's 400... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks and Vicky Clepper
INFREQUENT FLIERS: Passenger numbers remain up at the new... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Vicky Clepper and Jerry Hicks
Wymer Finance Scandal Raises Many Questions By Michael Flagg and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Investor Arrested on Fraud Charges By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disruptive Greek Strike \o7 Reuters\f7
O.C. Parents Reclaim Their Beliefs for Children's Sake : Religion: Baby-boomers hope training in values will give their offspring 'moral armor' in a dangerous world. By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices Interviewed by Times staff writer Lynn Smith.
Schools Should Follow Lead of Oxnard High
Alpha League's Message to Montclair Prep Lauded
Poetic Find: A rare first edition of the poems of John... Compiled by VIRGINIA TYSON
A Lively Pedant Still Beating Dead Preposition Issue By Jack Smith
Recycling Motor Oil Gets Easier By Ralph Vartabedian
BOOK REVIEW : A Vivid Collection of Untold War Stories : THE CIVIL WAR IN THE AMERICAN WEST, \o7 by Alvin M. Josephy Jr.\f7 , Knopf $27.50; 448 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grand Fete for 'Canyon' By Bill Higgins
How Can James Michener, Who Brought Us Stories Like 'Hawaii' and 'South Pacific,' Be So Dispassionate in Talking About His Own Life? : Close to the Vest By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Over His Head? : * Religion: Mendel Duchman's new Chabad congregation was successful from the start. But when it started to expand, so did its troubles. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stepping Into Something, Um, Ugly : * Fashion: Love 'em or hate 'em, the latest in clunky but comfortable shoes put the feet, not style, first. By Barbara Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gift Giving to the Planet and Its People By Lynn Simross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The China Club Faces a Fateful Countdown By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FIXATIONS Auto Manic : * Mark Woods of Fountain Valley lives for early '60s Chryslers. He's driven by the ideal of the America they represented. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking Great Spains to Honor Domingo By Ann Conway
An Interest in Those Bikes Built for Two Has Come Full Cycle : The genteel 1890s sense of romance has been mixed with speed of the 1990s. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAKING IT WORK : Ways to Deal With Grief at Holidays By Sherry Angel
Home Alone, at Christmas : Lifeline Provides a Safe Emotional Haven for Those Who've Lost Their Spouses By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ways to Make Your Youngsters Shop-Shape : * Child-rearing: Parents need a skill they didn't learn in La Maze class--nurturing the shopping gene. By Robin May Olson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The U.N. Erases an Infamy
Trying to Regain Control : Santa Monica report on homeless seeks sane middle ground
How to Lead by Following : EC's formula for Yugoslavia needs no improvement by U.S.
EQUALITY WATCH : Breaking Some Glass
The End of 'Go Along, Get Along' for Chicanos : Bell Gardens: The City Council recall was the opening of a campaign to turn Latino numbers into political clout. By Xavier Hermosillo, \f7 and \o7 Xavier Hermosillo is a government-affairs consultant who has served as a chief of staff to both Republican and Democratic Assembly members. He is chairman of NEWS for America, an umbrella organization of Mexican-American community groups whose members were active in the Bell Gardens recall.
PLATFORM : Creating Hopelessness By Monica Hamilton, \o7 MONICA HAMILTON, a Los Angeles resident and mother of three, receives assistance through the Aid to Families With Dependent Children program. Commenting on Gov. Pete Wilson's proposal to reduce welfare benefits to some families by nearly 25%, she told The Times: and \f7
Big Firms Squander Their No. 1 Asset: Secure Workers : Recession: Massive layoffs, instead of creating efficiency, can produce demoralization in the 'survivors' and further slippage in productivity. By Charles Garfield, \o7 Charles Garfield is the author of "Second to None: How Our Smartest Companies Put People First" (Business One Irwin, 1991). \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON ISLAM : The Pressure Is on Europe Again : Muslim emigration is breeding a fortress mentality. The U.N. Zionism vote shows a new regard for Israel. By Paul Johnson, \o7 Paul Johnson is the author of "Modern Times," "A History of the Jews" and "The Birth of the Modern: World Society, 1815-1830" (HarperCollins)\f7
3 Democrats Weigh Race for New Seat in Congress : Elections: Jack O'Connell, Anita Perez Ferguson and Kevin Sweeney may run in the proposed 23rd District. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Order County Hiring Freeze : Economy: Citing the recession-caused drop in tax revenues, officials warn that elimination of some programs will be necessary. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Absenteeism High as Cold and Flu Season Slams Area By Paul Payne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Waldon Jury Ponders Life-or-Death Issue : Sentence: Defendant makes his own appeal in penalty phase of trial that convicted him in three murders. Prosecutor asks for death. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ads Give Political Hopefuls a Feel for the Price of Victory By Tony Perry
Boaters on Lake Casitas Will Get Relief : Sanitation: A floating restroom to be anchored at the reservoir's southwest end will replace two onshore outhouses. By David Ciaffardini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Novice St. Nick : Holidays: Though it's his first time in the Santa seat, Dennis Willingham is a natural. He even knows sign language. By Caitlin Rother, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 Families Lose Homes in Fires at Apartments By Lisa R. Omphroy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Killer of Wife Failed to Report Her Missing, Court Is Told By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Votes for More Study of Library Site : Development: Formal consideration of the mayor's waterfront proposal is put off indefinitely before an overflow crowd of critics and supporters. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Top Salesgirls Are Rewarded with Limo Ride, Fast Food By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Residents to Get Help Fighting Crime By Psyche Pascual
SIMI VALLEY : Diane Collins to Lead School Board By Stephanie Stassel
SIMI VALLEY : Board OKs Creation of Middle Schools By Stephanie Stassel
THOUSAND OAKS : Judge Rules Search for Steroids Illegal By Tina Daunt
2 Men Slain While Driving in Mid-City
Legislators Vow to Put TwinPorts Plan Before Voters From Staff and Wire Reports
OJAI VALLEY : Water Restrictions to Be Considered By David Ciaffardini
OJAI VALLEY : $20-Million Sewage Plant Upgrade OKd By David Ciaffardini
Driver Gets 300-Day Term in Crash Killing Passenger By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud By Mack Reed
Rain Expected to Give Way to Clear Skies By Paul Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney Says Juror's Remarks Grounds for Retrial of Marine By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Stamp to Honor Cabrillo By Lisa Omphroy
OXNARD : City Favors Plan to Bring in 2 Stores By Santiago O'Donnell
MiraCosta College Trustees Slash Sports Teams : Education: Only one men's team and four women's teams survive the budget ax. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Kilbride Chosen to Lead School Board By Paul Payne
Authorities Arrest 3, Confiscate Drugs : OXNARD By Patrick Mccartney
COUNTYWIDE : Children Get Gifts Made by Inmates By Joanna M. Miller
Doctor Denies Guilt in Companion's Death
Supervisors Move to Block Private Dump Site : Trash: Another roadblock is put in front of Gregory Canyon's operating as a privately owned landfill. By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$8 Million Put Toward Underground Trolley Line By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Abducting, Molesting Girl, 6 By Jonathon Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atheist Vows to Appeal Judge's Ruling Allowing Balboa Park Nativity Scene By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America's Cup Panel Plans Theme Park : Money: Organizers vow not to repeat last year's mistakes. An outside firm will run the park. By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
COUNTYWIDE : Supervisors Act to Speed Jail Approval By Joanna M. Miller
Chemical Leak Forces Evacuation on Campus
ACLU Challenges Law Banning Gangs From San Fernando Park By Paul Lieberman and Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Erupts in Building Scheduled for Demolition
6 Arrested as Suspects in 34 School Burglaries
GM Turns Deaf Ears on Leaders' Attempt to Save Auto Plant By Frank Clifford, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
5 Sue Hospital for Its Role in AIDS Drug Experiments : North Hollywood: The L.A. men contend fees were cut to lure them to undergo surgery so they could take an unapproved potion. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Over Park Ban on Gangs Causes Dismay By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Inquiry Clears Newhall Schools of Racial Bias By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Visit From St. Nick: Two Views By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency Proposed to Cut Desert Use of Ground Water By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Policing
County Panel Asked to Assist Canyon High
Council Agrees to Settle Car Crash Suit
City Offers $25,000 Rewards in Killings
Senior Citizens Give Santa Hand With His Mail By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty to Bilking Oil Firm Investors By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Physician Found Guilty of Fraud : Medicare: The ophthalmologist was convicted of bilking the government out of $1.1 million for phony eye surgery. He faces sentencing Jan. 20. By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Lacks Blood Ties, Still Ruled Full Father : Jurisprudence: Court rules in his favor in dispute with ex-girlfriend. It is the first time that a non-biological parent has won status as a natural parent in California. From Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Retaking a Park for People
Proud to Be a Citizen and Proud of His Homeland : Immigrants: As a permanent and legal resident, why should one wish to acquire citizenship? The reasons abound. By Yi-ling Wang, Yi-ling Wang is a writer residing in Irvine
Burke Enters Campaign to Replace Hahn on Board By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Agrees to Forgo Pay Raises : Finances: Bradley, city controller also volunteer to do without increases. Officials say they want to show they will share the pain of Los Angeles' budget problems. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man With No Blood Ties Wins Parental Rights : Courts: Ruling is believed first in state to grant paternity status to a person not biologically connected to the child and never married to the mother. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back in the Pink : Beverly Hills Hotel Owners Propose Two-Year Make-Over By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ACLU Challenges San Fernando's Ordinance Banning Gangs at Park By Paul Lieberman and Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Council OKs Payout for Hazing Injury : Settlement: LAPD officer is awarded $215,000. He says he was beaten by colleagues for refusing to participate in initiation rite. By Rich Connell and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church-Operated School Upholds Ban on Santa
5 AIDS Patients Sue Hospital for 'Experiment'
Hospital to Close Friday; 280 Will Lose Their Jobs
Newspaper Owner Gets 90 Days in Drug Case
$50,000 in Rewards Offered in 9 Slayings
Council Again Delays Vote on DWP Rate Hikes
Crimes by Area Covered by the L.A. Police Department
Governor No and Selling of Rail Cars By Bill Boyarsky
Supervisors OK Building of Disney Concert Hall
L.A. Redux / The City Then and Now By Cecilia Rasmussen
GM Stands Fast on Van Nuys Closure : Industry: Last-ditch plea by politicians fails to persuade executives of firm to keep Southland's last car factory open. By Frank Clifford, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Waters Calls for Probe of Shooting : Police: She says L.A. is 'on verge of holocaust' after LAPD slaying of man at Watts housing project. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Investigations Set on Overcrowding of Emergency Room : Health: State will inspect conditions at County-USC. L.A. County orders its own study of options for speeding patient care. By Claire Spiegel and Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vernon Loses Injunction Try in Flap Over Religion By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Major Dad' Star Gerald McRaney Seeks $11,000 From Former Maid
Screams Lead Deputies to Body of Woman
Tackling the 'Taggers' : Police Swoop Down on 11 Youths They Say Are Part of 'Writing Crew' Behind Most of Anaheim's Graffiti By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rohrabacher Snubs Dornan's Cue, Calls His Own Shot By Dana Parsons
Children's Home Will Add Beds in April : Budget: Orangewood had faced a proposal to delay its expansion, first set for January, until July. The county will also delay two other projects under the compromise. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wildlife Safe in His Hands, Official Says : Fish and Game: Ex-builder is new commission appointee. He says he loves the outdoors, but environmental activists are on edge. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'3 Musketeers' Are Fixtures at Armory By Carla Rivera
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Open Council Seats Expected Next Year By John Penner
BUENA PARK : Council Moves to Check Development By Lynda Natali
FULLERTON : Building Is Gutted in 2-Alarm Fire By Kevin Johnson
ANAHEIM : Council OKs Plan to Raise Utility Rates By Terry Spencer
WESTMINSTER : Firefighters Give Club New Life By Jon Nalick
COTO DE CAZA : Officials Delay Vote on Helipad Proposal By Jim Newton
NEWPORT BEACH : Educator Elected to Head School Board By Lisa Mascaro
NEWPORT BEACH : 9 Candidates Vie for City Manager Post By Lisa Mascaro
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Midyear Budget Outlook Not Good By Len Hall
SAN CLEMENTE : City Manager Rejects His 5% Pay Raise By Greg Hernandez
SANTA ANA : Static Grounds Cable TV Scrambling Plan By Jon Nalick
COUNTYWIDE : 5-0 Vote Returns County to SCAG By Jim Newton
Overpowering Sight : 200 Illuminated Boats Kick Off Newport Christmas Parade By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer in Rape Trial Termed 'Bully' : Courts: Jury deliberations begin today, with David Wayne Bryan facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather Turns Quirky in County With Drizzle, National High of 76 By Donnette Dunbar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Approves Expansion of Convention Center By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Waived by Woman Accused of Killing Daughters
Campaign for New Pier Fails to Meet $2.5-Million Goal : Fund-raising: The Robert B. Sharp Co., which was paid $250,000 by Huntington Beach for the effort, has only managed to collect $378,000 in 1 1/2 years. By John Penner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Admits Setting $25,000 Utility Fire
Newport Schools OK Smoking Ban
Catholic Gift Store Bandit Blames 'Difficult Times,' Says He's Sorry By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irvine Launches Plan for Annexing Air Base By Tom Mcqueeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postal Service Volume Drops; Slump Blamed : Christmas rush: On Monday, normally the busiest day of the year, workers in the county processed 7 million pieces of mail, down from 1990. By Donnette Dunbar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday \o7 Posada \f7 Serves as Anaheim Protest By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Named to County Fair Board
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Padres' Ownership Passes on Tartabull : Baseball: Werner decides that $20 million is too much to pay for the free-agent outfielder. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Bad-Mouth Football for Tulsa's Coach : College football: Former Charger draft pick David Rader won't curse. But he's blessed with a winning team. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Zealand's Final America's Cup Boat Arrives in U.S. : Sailing: Boat remains crated for barge ride to Kiwis' Coronado compound. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men's Basketball
Aztecs' Burns Pushing Murguia Into Greatness By Dave Mckibben
Sundevil Volleyball Coach Quits By Martin Henderson
Kings Are at a Loss Again, 2-1 : Hockey: All Gretzky can do is vent his frustration after a defeat by the North Stars. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Finally Rallied Out : Pro basketball: Their winning streak ends at eight games as the SuperSonics prevail, 116-99. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Couldn't Keep Their Spirits High By Thomas Bonk
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Tar Heels Win on the Rebound From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins Score Eight Times in Second Period From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks Stay Perfect at Home With 19-0 Run From Associated Press
Bass Biting Regardless of Season
Lakers' Road Show Brings Bulls Down to Earth, 102-89 : Pro basketball: With Magic looking on, Jordan misses his last 10 shots, including a double-clutch dunk. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Winning Ugly, Gastineau Stops Baker in 2nd Round By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUTDOOR NOTES : Sorry, Charlie, It's Not a 400-Pounder By Pete Thomas
Tomba Defeated on Home Track by Norwegian From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Zendejas at 14 and Holding By Tim Kawakami
LOS ALAMITOS : Apprehend and Refrigerator Head Field for Champion of Champions By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Patterson, Gossett Want Pro Bowl By Chris Dufresne
Cavaliers Set NBA Record, Beating Heat by 68 Points From Associated Press
In a Way, It Is Still Showtime By Mike Downey
Schroeder Has to Use Crutches : Raiders: The quarterback is hobbled by sprained ankles. If he can't play Sunday, Evans is expected to start. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida State Loses Tailback Lee for Cotton Bowl Because of Grades From Associated Press
ANALYSIS : Kings' Slump Not McNall's Fault By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jankovich Builds His Own Pyramid of Success By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
A Map, a Hornets' Nest : New DFG Head Wants Time to Find His Way Around California, but the Commission's Many Problems Will Find Him Quickly By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Henson Leaving Hollywood Park By Bill Christine
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College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
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Saugus Stops Willis, Crescenta Valley : Prep basketball: Centurions employ zone defense to upend Falcons, 56-49. By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Pulls an Inside Job on Moorpark, Wins, 69-50 By Ron Twersky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gastineau Jeered Despite Scoring Early Knockout By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PREVIEW : It Takes Two to Tangle : Newbury Park's Pratt Twins Compete Mostly Against Each Other By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Crespi Wins in Double Overtime, 110-103
Donovan's Dry Season : Pro Football Raconteur Has Trouble With His Heart By John Eisenberg, BALTIMORE SUN
Saugus Senior Sets 2 World Lifting Records
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bernstine Wants Time or Trade Associated Press
Wilson's Destination Uncertain Despite His Speed By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man to Man Now Preferred Defensive Set
Prep Wrestling: Teams to Watch
Guidelines for Getting an NFL Job By Mike Penner
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : University Puts Away Santa Ana
PREP WEDNESDAY: ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : Mater Dei's Blanton Tops County Team : Football: Quarterback one of three Monarchs on first team. Esperanza's Kirschke named lineman of the year. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Journals of Players Help Provide Insight By Barbie Ludovise
PREP WRESTLING : No. 5 El Modena Upends No. 4 El Dorado By Elliott Teaford
Irvine's Henigan Is Coach of Year By Tom Hamilton
Faith Baptist High's basketball team received a boost last...
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Edison Girls' Soccer Coach Doesn't Know the Meaning of 'Off-Season' By Robyn Norwood
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 1 Capistrano Valley Loses in Soccer
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Shooting Drought Sinks UC Irvine in Women's Basketball
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