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What happened on December 20, 1991
NEWS
Clash Erupts Over Pakistan's Gang-Rape Case From Times Wire Services
Mike Sewell; Down's Syndrome Victim Starred in Commercial
Smith's Accuser Goes on TV to Defend Herself : Interview: Patricia Bowman says she wants her identity known in order to help rape victims and to fight claims she is psychologically troubled. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Stay in Mall That Shares Hard Times From Associated Press
Identity Crisis at the Soviet Embassy : * Diplomacy: Confusion reigns, just like back home. Staff members wonder about their future as Boris Yeltsin's man comes to town. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION : You can go from absolute zero to millions, says hair-care mogul John Paul Jones De Joria. He's got the business and the toys to prove it. : Top of the Line BETH ANN KRIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charles Levine; First Passenger to Fly Across Atlantic
Transfer of Stanford Case Auditor Urged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Half-Cent Sales Tax Invalidated by State High Court : Funding: Ruling on Prop. A stems from the two-thirds vote requirement of Prop. 13. In San Diego County, officials say the decision spells disaster. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Bush's Top Lobbyist Is Resigning Feb. 1 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EC to End Customs Checks Reuters
Hawkish S. Korean Defense Chief Fired From Reuters
Jailed LaRouche Is Denied Public Campaign Funds From Times Wire Services
Yeltsin Men Quickly Take Charge of Kremlin Spoils ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Warns Against U.S. Radio Broadcasts Reuters
Insurance Firms Admit Some Fire Victims Inadequately Covered Associated Press
Casualty in a War of the Fender-Benders JOHN JOHNSON
Baker Affirms Mideast Talks Site in Moscow From Times Wire Services
San Diego County Sales Tax Hike Overturned : Government: The state high court says the ballot measure to build new courts and jails violates Prop. 13. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Court Will Not Bar Term Limit Initiative From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S.D. Scrambles for Other Ways to Raise Money LEONARD BERNSTEIN and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW HAMPSHIRE : Supreme Court Will Hear Smart's Appeal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor Vetoes Jail Plan for Non-Paying Tenants Associated Press
Bush, Feeling the Pressure, Vows to Get Tough on Trade : Economy: He says he will tell Asian leaders on upcoming trip that the U.S. wants action. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Governor Says U.S. Uses 'Gestapo Tactics' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Writer Points Marketers in the Right Direction DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Heart of a Lexus in a Dual-Personality Sedan PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4-Day Search for MIAs to Begin Today in Laos Reuters
Iran-Contra Probe Drama Is Gone, Work Still Remains : Investigation: Walsh indicates he will ask court to reinstate Poindexter conviction. Two CIA officials await trial. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C.'s Measure M Could Fall Along With S.D. County Tax : Revenue: There are similarities and differences between the two sales-tax increases, but neither was approved with a two-thirds majority. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S.D. County Sales Tax Increase Ruled Invalid : Public works: State Supreme Court says levy to build courts and jails violates Prop. 13's two-thirds vote rule. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Urged to Act on Nuclear Dump : Environment: Democratic lawmakers ask the governor to intervene in controversy over liability if the proposed facility leaks. Law requires it to be operational by 1993. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
PERSONALITY IN THE NEWS : 'Old-Time Judge' Stymies White House : Law: C. Clyde Atkins has twice blocked U.S. efforts to repatriate Haitian refugees. Lawyers will try again to make case in his courtroom. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Political Mess May Undercut Reform in Russia, 2 Officials Say : Upheaval: They paint a picture of a government locked in conflict between administrators and lawmakers, stymied by the most basic problems. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christian Activists Assume Large Role in O.C. Politics : Volunteers: Conservative churchgoers learn how to win elections and advance like-thinking candidates. LYNN SMITH and DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Voices Interviewed by Times staff writer Kristina Lindgren and Times researcher Janice Jones.
CIA to Increase Scrutiny of Allies' Trade Moves : Espionage: New Director Gates says the agency hopes to safeguard U.S. commercial interests. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trends of the Moment
Yeltsin Visits Italy, Collects $1.3 Billion : Diplomacy: 'There is no more U.S.S.R. and no turning back,' he says as Rome frees up valuable credits. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Blows Into Southland Early : Weather: Area is raked with gale force winds, snow and rain. Downed lines cause power outages. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Speed Train Panel's Future in Doubt JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal on Lottery Pact Withdrawn : Gambling: State director says talks with computer firm have stalemated over money. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keep Your Shirt On GAILE ROBINSON
When You Look in Mirror and See Mom MARY COREY, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Indictment of Kennedy Friend Rejected for Lack of Evidence From Associated Press
Churchgoing Habits Big Factor in Residents' Views on Issues : Survey results: Regular attendees are more conservative, with others opposing religious activism. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Just a Touch : MAC Wants to Make You Up, Not Over ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silence of a Winter Wonderland : Lifestyle: Although the quiet of his snowbound Wyoming cabin could be oppressive, one man cherishes the years he and his wife spent there. KIRK KELLER, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Democratic Hopefuls Stake Out Health Care Positions : Campaign: The issue takes center stage at debate featuring five candidates. The proposals could become factors in a Bush reform plan. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHP Tapes in Pileup on I-5 Under Review PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM Plan Certain to Force Cities to Fight for Plants : Economy: The Arlington-Ypsilanti battle is heating up and more such high-stakes encounters are inevitable. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : CONNECTICUT : Tons of Trash Taken to Capitol in Protest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shuttle Is Rolled to Launch Pad for Spacelab Flight Next Month From Reuters
Macedonia Votes to Seek Recognition From EC From Associated Press
Waldon Sentenced to Die for S.D. Murders, Rapes AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pendleton Marine Wins Navy Cross for Gulf Exploits
Australia's Hawke Ousted by Former Aide From Reuters
J. Max Bond Sr.; Founding President of University of Liberia
Plaid Fever ROBERT BURNS
New Church Measure Gains in Mexico Associated Press
Air Is Pumped Into Biosphere; Dome Has Leaks, Operators Say From Associated Press
From Navarro to Schwarzenegger: 63 Years of Shooting Stars : Photography: George Hurrell, who made legends such as Gable, Harlow and Bogart look their best, is still in demand. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BCCI to Plead Guilty, Forfeit $550 Million DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Ruling Bolsters Grand Juries : Jurisprudence: State justices uphold Proposition 115 provision that indicted defendants are not entitled to also have preliminary hearings. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Ballet Boosters : Joffrey Honors the Women Behind the Opening Night Galas JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Dornan Relents and Won't Challenge Rohrabacher DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Backs Nuclear Russia as a Deterrent NORMAN KEMPSTER and WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Escaped Murderer Is Captured at Kin's Home Associated Press
Carousels Go for the Ride of Their Lives : Fun: Hand-carved wooden merry-go-rounds are giving way to models made of metal and synthetics. But they're as popular as ever. JOY L. HAENLEIN, THE STAMFORD ADVOCATE
From the Pens of Babes . . . : * Holidays: Letters to Santa Claus that appeared in the Orange County Herald in 1895 prove that kids will be kids, regardless of the era. HERMAN WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ernest A. Strathmann; Pomona College Professor, Author
San Diego County Sales Tax Hike Overturned : Special districts: State high court says the ballot measure to build new courts and jails violates Prop. 13. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Authors Share the Words of Condolence : Grief: Knowing what to say to a bereaved person can make one a supportive friend, indeed. DONNA LARCEN, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Researchers Make Headway in Migraine Relief : * Health: While new therapies emerge, neuroscientists also gain a better understanding of the precise mechanisms of racking pain as well as what triggers it. STEVE FRACCARO, AMERICAN HEALTH MAGAZINE SERVICE
Dornan Drops Challenge to Rohrabacher DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muslim Couple Sentenced to Die for Killing Daughter From Associated Press
Yeltsin Takes Over Kremlin, Disbands Soviet Ministries : Commonwealth: The Russian leader moves boldly to consolidate his power over foreign affairs and security. His action is compared to a coup d'etat. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Winds Snap O.C. Power Lines : Weather: 5,400 buildings in Huntington Beach left without power as gusts reach 65 m.p.h. Power goes out for 120,000 in Southland. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Germany Making Its Presence Felt : Europe: No longer timid about pressing for its political interests, it recognizes Croatia and Slovenia. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury to Weigh Murder Charges in Suicide-Device Case From Associated Press
Play Dialing for Dollars With Jerry PETER H. KING
Beads Look Good Enough to Eat BETH ANN KRIER
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Court Rules Car Sex Is OK if Not Visible From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Picky, Picky, Picky : Teen-Age Trendoids Make It Tough to Pick the Right Style and Brand GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KIDNAPING : Still Dirty Tricks in Argentina : Authorities smash a gang of former police and security officers that had been kidnaping businessmen. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. A Stands but Prop. C May Fall to Court Ruling MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Novel Captures the Spirit of Wodehouse : PUTTING ON THE RITZ; A Novel, by Joe Keenan , Viking, $19.95; 313 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wymer Lost Clients' Money, Attorneys Say SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego County Killer of 3 Gets Death Sentence AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Lift Ban on High-Tech Sales to China JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Gypsies Feel Curse of Hatred : The collapse of Stalinist rule has loosened the restraints on extremism against Europe's most despised ethnic group. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Mint Condition : * Despite the recession, there are still plenty of spectacular presents for those who have the means. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1,300 Show Up at 'Rush' Premiere BILL HIGGINS
Deputies' Credibility Took a Beating at Latino Project : Sheriff: The Ramona Gardens standoff turned into the Rodney G. King episode of the department. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walter Briggs, 84; He Once Owned a Parking Lot Empire
HUMAN RIGHTS : Freedom Eludes Many in World : More nations qualify as free, but a report says most of the world's population lives in 'not free' countries such as China and Kuwait. DON SHANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Dances With Wolves'--the Really Long Version : Movies: A four-hour cut of the film opens in London. It features 52 minutes of footage that did not appear in the original release. The extra scenes help spell out the film's themes more clearly. DAVID GRITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Lucy' From Scholarly to Charming BARBARA SALTZMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : 'JFK': Conspiracy in the Cross Hairs : Oliver Stone's Riveting, Controversial Saga of the Kennedy Assassination KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Father of the Bride': Wedding Bell Blues for Martin MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : A 'Sicilian' Farce With Proper Spice : Characters are as integral as the plot in the comedy "The Sicilian Bachelor" at the Tiffany Theatre. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
A Good Time to Go Camcorder Shopping : What's New on Video DENNIS HUNT
San Diego Spotlight : Ironwoods Has New Look, Tempting Fare for a Hotel DAVID NELSON
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
DANCE REVIEW : Joffrey's Holiday Chestnut LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
A Good Time to Go Camcorder Shopping DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World of Hurt : Homeless Children Have the Formula for Making Repairs NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MUSIC REVIEW : Shattering AIDS Memorial MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Benefit Collects 6,000 Cans of Food MIKE BOEHM
JAZZ REVIEW : Blanchard Quintet Blows Hot and Cold ZAN STEWART
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
When Cole Was Hot: The Complete Trio Recordings ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : Shattering AIDS Memorial MARTIN BERNHEIMER and Parkening and guest-conductor Catherine Comet on Wednesday., TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Heels' Kicks Up Wild Kitsch MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Album Chart : 'Dangerous' Keeps Its Place at Top DENNIS HUNT
TV REVIEW : MTV's Rock Report: Let's Be Serious CHRIS WILLMAN
Television ALEENE MacMINN, From Times Staff and Wire Reports
STAGE REVIEW : Joyous Noel From Joan Collins SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
A WORK IN PROGRESS : Recapturing a Childhood Fascination : Baseball: 'Innings and Quarters' is Reseda record producer Harvey Kubernik's first effort at a spoken-word sports recording. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kristofferson: The Singer, Songs and Hits ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : The Joffrey Ballet's Problematic Holiday Chestnut LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
ART REVIEW : Graphic Tale of the USSR During WWII LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Turkey Basket: Gobbling the Traditional, the Trendy MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FILM REVIEW : Warren Beatty Plays to Win With 'Bugsy' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Culinary Passage to India MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIME
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Convicts': Coming to Terms With Mortality KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : A Doll, a Girl--and Ronald CHARLES SOLOMON
Two Souls in Search of Life's Meaning T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Guerrero and Friends Cook Up a Holiday Jam : About 20 ready-to-party musicians join together for a warm Christmas concert at the Coach House that felt like a family affair. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Siouxsie & the Banshees Go for a New Sound : Pop music: The band will go acoustic at a benefit concert Saturday. 'We decided to do it because it will put us in a terrible position,' says singer Siouxsie Sioux. RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Artist Aims to Humanize the AIDS Epidemic : Art: Mark Niblock-Smith's posters in bus shelters around the city feature story snippets about everyday people living with the disease. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Couch Potato's Heaven Just in Time for Christmas ROBERT EPSTEIN
A 'Cleer Vision : Louis Botto's All-Male A Cappella Ensemble, Chanticleer, Strives for Clarity, Precision LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Focusing on the Homeless : Film: The issue hits home for some members of the cast and crew who donated their skills for 'Miracle Alley.' Abandoned stores in Sherman Oaks were used for the set. MIKE SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Szymanski is a regular contributor to Valley Calendar.
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Advocates for Children's TV Air Their Beef With McDonald's : Television: Ronald McDonald as host of 'The Wish That Changed Christmas' blurs the line between advertising and programming, critics say. SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Annual Sing-Along Becomes Messiah Festival MICHAEL ARKUSH
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
5 Are Charged With Running Sex Club in Porter Ranch JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Charged With Bilking Loan Seekers Out of $1.5 Million : Indictment: Dozens of victims paid advance fees but never received loans, prosecutors assert. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castaic Eateries Find Snowfall Is No Windfall : Weather: A closed freeway has travelers ducking into roadside restaurants. Mostly for warmth. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punk Rock Band's Road Crew Member Slain
Psychologist Says Child's Slaying Showed Signs of Sadism : Courts: The testimony in Gregory Smith's penalty trial likens the evidence to that in many other cases. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waves, High Tides Threaten Coastal Areas : Weather: Fast-moving storm brings gusting winds and rain to San Diego County. LISA CASTIGLIONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf War Marine Pilot to Receive Navy Cross JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why California Does It Better : The state has a clearer vision about smog
High-Speed Train Panel Nearing End of the Line JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
The Search for a New Chief : Many candidates, fortunately, apply for the huge job
ORANGE : U.S. Aid Urged for Immigration Costs MARY HELEN BERG
Taking a Number When It's the Thought That Counts Dana Parsons
County Laments Wish List Shelved by Court Ruling ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor to Seek Seat on Air Quality Board TED JOHNSON
Helping the Needy at Christmas CECILIA RASMUSSEN
Corporation's Mistake Gives Windfall to Schools
Community Policing
ORANGE : City Employees Get Paid Half-Day Off MARY HELEN BERG
Deputy Sought in Accident Surrenders MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builders' Group Aids Center for Homeless Veterans DAVID AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Sweep That Went Wrong
Palmdale Planners OK 7,200-Home Project
2 Men Shot to Death in Truck Identified
Man Shot in Home by 3 Masked Men
2 Take Aim at Proposed Assembly Seat JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fees to Be Increased at County Gardens
Everyone Old Is New Again When Students Visit Convalescent Home : Volunteers: Sixty youths from Bert Lynn Middle School get warm reception from senior citizens, many of whom do not receive visitors regularly. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TUSTIN : School Board Elects Hanson as President
Supervisors Criticized for Mishandling Prop. A : Taxation: They bungled a critical legal point by not keeping their distance from the board set up to administer the tax's proceeds, it is contended. BARRY M. HORSTMAN ALAN ABRAHAMSON..BD: TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Reaffirms Support of San Joaquin Hills Tollway : Environment: Foes of $778-million highway project dispute findings in report and say they'll return to court. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reagans Make Christmas Visit to Sick Children
Suspect in Hit-Run Death of 11-Month-Old Identified
Lower Tax Rate May Ring In New Year : Rebate: But method of refunding $330 million collected under Proposition A, ruled illegal by state Supreme Court, promises to be a contentious issue. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armed Citizens
Boy Scouts and Atheists
Bush Library
Honest Youth
Boy Scouts and Atheists
College Won't Punish Teacher for HIV Comments
Hausdorfer to Pay Fines for Violating Interest Law : Government: San Juan Capistrano councilman accepts $2,500 in civil penalties for failing to disclose wife's earnings with firm working for city. CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates' Warning
U.S. Health Experts Urge Hepatitis Shots for Infants : Health: Los Angeles officials minimize recommendation because of costs and low infection rate. CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark : 4 Men, Youth Held in Stabbing of Man CAITLIN ROTHER and PATRICK McCARTNEY
SIMI VALLEY : Plan to Build Gyms, Stadium Revived MAIA DAVIS and STEPHANIE STASSEL
3 Plead Guilty in Halloween Robbery
THOUSAND OAKS : Developer to Scale Down Hotel Plan PSYCHE PASCUAL
Airbus
Winds Fuel Fillmore Fire, Topple Trees : Weather: Gale-force gusts are blamed for a blaze that burned 320 acres of brush. Sunny skies and lighter breezes are predicted today. CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : Nordhoff High May Get Core Programs POLLY BEE
Laguna Hills, Lake Forest Gain Cityhood : Incorporation: Today they become the 30th and 31st communities to gain independence from the Board of Supervisors. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pier Now Expected to Open in May JOHN PENNER
Public Official Gives Away Private Time BILL BILLITER
Thousand Oaks : City Water-Theft Ordinance OKd PSYCHE PASCUAL
Poway Ordered to Stop Misusing Housing Funds : Government: Lawyer who brought lawsuit had accused officials of creating a 'public works slush fund.' NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Former Fire Official Avoids Drug Trial JAMES QUINN
Talks End Over Sale of Harbor Village : Ventura: Officials approve a plan for the Port District to buy the beleaguered shopping center's buildings. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Mola Takes Its Case to State High Court SHANNON SANDS
SAN CLEMENTE : Classrooms Pass 3rd Test for Toxins GREG HERNANDEZ
Encinitas Man Dies When Truck Overturns
Grocer Says He Is Sorry; Boycott at Store Lifted : Hawthorne: Despite a letter of apology, the Korean market owner still faces charges for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old black girl who he says stole candy from his store. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers OK Pact With 3% Pay Cut : Education: District agrees to repay the money with interest by 1995, but both sides concede further budget woes may prevent that. SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
PAC RIM WATCH : Taidu Power
Soka University Request for Plans Angers Park Officials ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : GOP Leaders Misperceive Clinton : Republicans should look into his record in Arkansas before hailing the governor as a serious alternative to Bush. BUCK JOHNS, Buck Johns is a Republican activist and a member of the board of directors of the Lincoln Club of Orange County
BUENA PARK : City Seals a Deal to Revamp Center LYNDA NATALI
Laguna Hills City Manager Expects to Move His Office Out of His Car : Cityhood: Council will convene today to conduct the first business of county's 30th municipality. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Errant Drivers Could Get an Unexpected Gift DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countering Rape's Stigma : The best course is to leave the issue of identification with the alleged victim
Lights Brigade : Elaborate Electrical Displays Bring a Glow to Neighborhoods--Even Indoors BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Men Arrested After Irvine Home Robbery
Downey Official Hired as City's Manager
ACLU Lawyer's Letter Backs Shinto Rite at Arts Center DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Family's Trip to Mexico Ends in Tragedy From Associated Press
In Search of a Room at the Inn : Las Posadas Re-Enact Original Christmas ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Electricity Still Off at Nordhoff High DAVID CIAFFARDINI
Couple Accused of Running a Lottery
Christmas Consumerism Hits Bottom : Skid Row: On the growing mercantile fringe, secondhand street decorations mock people to whom 'warm wishes' means a bowl of soup. JEFF DIETRICH, Jeff Dietrich is a member of the Los Angeles Catholic Worker community, which operates a kitchen and other services on Skid Row.
SAN CLEMENTE : Council Rescinds City Manager's Raise GREG HERNANDEZ
Building Falls Prey to Freeway Widening JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Death of Girl, 3, Stirs Fight for More Parking : Traffic: Pomona mayor threatens legal action to close social services office on W. Holt Avenue unless more space is found by county facility. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Still Seeking Gun Used in Fatal Shooting at Intersection
VENTURA : Security Tightened at Hall of Justice JANE HULSE
Pride Club Serious About Cleanup : School: Program funded by philanthropist helps students keep Memorial Junior High restrooms clean and learn chess too. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Slain in Attack Is Mourned : Services: About 120 mourners attend funeral for John Wear, 17, killed in an unprovoked Hillcrest assault with a knife. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Scouts and Atheists
Hangover Issue Lingers in the Euphoria: What to Call This Fresh Municipality? : Lake Forest: Some in the new city remain unhappy that during the March incorporation election, voters did not choose the historic El Toro name. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cash-and-Carry Offer for the New Nuclear Republics : Arms control: We should buy up the entire Soviet arsenal before need or greed prompts piecemeal sales elsewhere. WALTER REICH, Walter Reich is the senior scholar in international studies at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington.
IRVINE : UCI Trio Publishes Medical-Fraud Study LANIE JONES
Hot Line Provides Help for Angry Men CAITLIN ROTHER
ANAHEIM HILLS : Twin Ex-Cub Scouts' Version Is Disputed MATT LAIT
4 Held After Police Find Keys, Guns in Car From Times Wire Services
United Way L.A. Chapter Picks Leader : Charity: University administrator Herbert L. Carter is selected. The recession has forced fund-raising goals to be lowered. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latinos Rise Up in the Rust Belt : The real issue in Bell Gardens and elsewhere is the expansion of suffrage, not just voter registration. MIKE DAVIS, Mike Davis is the author of "City of Quartz: Excavating the Future of Los Angeles" (Routledge, Chapman & Hall).
Condoms for Students
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Helping to Keep Youngsters on Right Path : A recent dinner raised more than $300,000 for the Drug Use Is Life Abuse and Celebrities For a Drug-Free America programs. The affair was organized and presented by local residents and entertainment figures. Here are some reasons why such fund-raisers are necessary. BEN VEREEN, Ben Vereen is an actor and entertainer, and as the spokesperson for Celebrities for a Drug-Free America travels the country meeting with adults and children. and
Hyperion Officials Hope to Rid Area of Foul Smell Today MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxi Firms Offer New Rate for Media District
EL RIO : Convicted Man Rejects Bail Chance CAITLIN ROTHER
November Restaurant Closures
Undertaker's Ex-Worker Won't Let Case of the Carnal Cadaver Die Tony Perry
State Senate Democrats
Countywide : Imbibers Can Get a Safe Ride Home ROSE KIM
COSTA MESA : Scantily Clad Models in Park Spark Debate MARY ANNE PEREZ
Ex-Fire Official Will Not Stand Trial on Charge of Buying Drugs JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condoms for Students
Oxnard : Man Seriously Hurt in Freeway Crash PATRICK McCARTNEY
Obituaries
Cable Failure Causes a Power Outage
Way Cleared for 2,950-Seat La Verne Theater Complex : Litigation: A judge rejects a businessman's challenge that the project is too big and would create traffic congestion. MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jail Escapee Caught Re-Entering U.S.
Sadism Signs in Killing of Boy, 8, Cited : Courts: Testimony in Gregory Scott Smith's penalty trial likens the evidence to that in many similar cases. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigator Hurt at Gun Range PATRICK McCARTNEY
Boy Scouts and Atheists
Five People Charged With Using House for Sex Club : Crime: Operation allegedly took place on a quiet San Fernando Valley street, police say. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burrus Ordered to Stand Trial in Death of Wife : Crime: The former journalist is accused of murdering the Oceanside woman, then trying to make the death appear accidental. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Complex Not Illegally Built Over Fault, Court Rules : Lawsuit: State appellate justices deny claim by three neighbors of a Huntington Harbour condominium project. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Inmates Give Santa Some Help DAVAN MAHARAJ
Man Killed in Gang Shoot-Out Was Bystander
2 Men Found Slain by 6-Year-Old Are Identified
Clerk Comes to the Rescue LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Worker Held in Arson, Firebomb Cases ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Couple Can Refile Bias Suit Against Lender MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man to Be Sentenced in Credit Card Fraud Case : Crime: Police suspect Terry Len Fowler may have charged as much as several hundred thousand dollars with stolen account numbers. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southland Tear Gas Firm Sued Over Mideast Deaths : Litigation: Suit claims Sherman Oaks company knew chemical was used recklessly by Israeli forces. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A rising star highlights Palos Verdes Symphonic Band's Christmas concert. JAKE DOHERTY
A Pre-Christmas Miracle : Recovery: Christie Kowalsky, 9, looked death in the eye just two months ago. It's hopeless, doctors told her parents, but then. . . . JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expert Hired to Recover Gas Fees
L.A. AIDS Agency Plans to Speak With a Firmer Voice SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision to Move High School Gets Mixed Reception : Oxnard: Some fear that moving the campus farther from the airport will result in increased noise and traffic. COLLIN NASH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
A Lot of Those Big Hits Were by Anderson : Raiders: The 'other' safety wasn't selected to the Pro Bowl, although he probably was deserving. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Title in Hand, Laster Sets Sights on the International Scene : Water polo: Two days after helping San Clemente win Division 4-A title, he was back in the pool training to compete for U.S. junior national team. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PASADENA TOURNAMENT : Ventura Wins Behind a Big 2nd Half, 75-49 JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wacholder's Play Can't Be Overlooked : Volleyball: Junior, following in her sister's footsteps, leads Artists to Southern Section 5-A title and top ranking in poll. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Trainer Jackson Recounts Events That Led to Downfall of In Excess BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOY'S SOCCER PREVIEW : Harvard on Solid Footing Despite Graduation Losses MIKE GLAZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bono Won't Play Against Bears
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Arkansas Gets Ready for Arizona From Associated Press
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NBA ROUNDUP : Kings' Rally Falls Short in Houston From Associated Press
Saddleback Stops Orange's Soccer Streak KIM KUTCHER
Ryan Is Nobody's Buddy MIKE DOWNEY
CHARGERS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Now, This: Plummer Injured by Hit--From Assistant Coach T.J. SIMERS
Baseball Roundup
'Bad Day' for Coach Is Bad News for Player T.J. SIMERS
AZTECS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Freshmen Faulk Feels at Ease Among All-Americans at Show SCOTT MILLER
Byrd Collects Overdue Accolade DAVE DISTEL
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Freedom Bowl Gives Small Boost to SDSU Budget : Finances: Payout would have been larger had the Aztecs made the Holiday Bowl. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Daniels, Cardenas Win Soccer Honors
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PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Robinson Says He Will Take Time to Decide Future TIM KAWAKAMI
Clark Back in Action a Year Later : College basketball: Two-time San Diego County player of the year will be in uniform tonight for SDSU. After back surgery, a transfer from Arizona and a year of inactivity, he doesn't have great expectations. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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NHL ROUNDUP : Duchesne Has Hat Trick for Flyers From Associated Press
GOLF : Long Putt Gives Langer the Lead From Associated Press
Lions Try to Avoid Another Bruising From the Bruins : Basketball: Memories of last season's 51-point loss remain, when Loyola players said they were tired after playing three games in three days. The rematch is set for tonight. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson Ponders Future, Won't Rule Out TV TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE NOTES : Titans Fifth in Preseason Baseball Poll THERESA MUNOZ
Talley, Ziuraitis Boost Oxnard, 81-66
Teufel Rejects Padre Arbitration BOB NIGHTENGALE
Everything Goes Bad in Irvine's 84-51 Loss ROBYN NORWOOD
Maine, Calgary Advance to Final of Freeze-Out THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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It's Just Like Old Times for UCLA : NCAA volleyball: Bruin women beat Ohio State in three games and advance to the finals against Cal State Long Beach. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Timber! Lakers Get Cut Down to Size, 93-85 : Pro basketball: After big victory over Bulls, they can't avoid a letdown against the lowly Timberwolves. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winfield Wings His Way to Toronto for '92 : Baseball: Former Angel agrees to one-year contract worth $2.3 million with Blue Jays. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ryan Can See Pluses in Job Coaching Rams : Reaction: Leading candidate says he could deal with financial constraints. He'd just like commitment to winning. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Football All-Stars to Be Announced Thursday
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Schofield Will Return, McCaskill Still Dealing : Angels: Shortstop accepts arbitration. Pitcher rejects offer, but can continue negotiating with club. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Says Schiller Used Poor Judgment : USOC: No action will be taken against executive director after allegations of impropriety. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Picking Up THE Pieces : Will Cal State Long Beach Ever Be Able to Revive Its Football Program at a Less Costly Level? PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Tackle Goodman Selected to Little All-American Football Team THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Routs Fresno Pacific JV in First Round
Griswold, Valiant Pete Meet Again
FALL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR : State Title Tops Fulfilling Season for Shelley Taylor : Cross-country: Senior was Orange County, Southern Section II-AA and State Division II winner, and helped Edison to Division II team championship. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRTER
Players Praise Robinson, Express Need for a Future Plan : Rams: Everett, Greene, Slater talk about how coach was treated. Quarterback calls on management for direction. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Injured Golic May Play Sunday CHRIS BAKER, Associated Press
Prep Notes TOM HAMILTON
Speedy Recovery : Jansen Has Climbed Back From Tragedy in '88 Olympics to Become Gold-Medal Possibility RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Long Beach Rallies for 69-57 Victory
Prep Roundup
PREP ROUNDUP : Buena Park Uses Zone Defense to Stifle Western TOM HAMILTON
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : San Fernando Routs Chatsworth to Remain Unbeaten
After Olbermann's Ouster, What Comes Next? Maybe Storm LARRY STEWART
Boys' Basketball Roundup
CS Northridge Ranked 11th in Preseason Baseball Poll MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Samuel, Howell Agree to Arbitration for '92 : Dodgers: Decision by second baseman comes as a surprise for the second year in a row. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Flat Harvard Claws Back to Defeat Burbank, 84-76 TONY BERLIN
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
Karl Still Has Real Trouble Handling Press CHRIS BAKER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOURNAMENT : Grant Rallies to Beat El Camino Real PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're a Little Unseasoned at the Postseason : Freedom Bowl: San Diego State's athletic department is bustling as it plans for a rare Aztec bowl appearance. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Raider Golic Might Play Sunday CHRIS BAKER
PREP NOTES : Miller Replaces Baldwin as Costa Mesa Football Coach MIKE REILLEY
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Costa Sparks Chaminade to 56-51 Victory
Elliott Overcame Early Distractions : Girls' tennis: Despite preseason tonsillectomy and recruiting trip, Dana Hills standout reached semifinals in Southern Section individual singles. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL GLENDALE TOURNAMENT : Rosas Gives Valley Reason to Shout With Clutch Effort RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hurricanes Suspend Patton After Arrest From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : Does Bill Fitch Need the Nets? JAN HUBBARD, NEWSDAY
Loyola of Chicago Routs Cold-Shooting Irvine : College basketball: Anteaters make only 31% of shots in 84-51 loss, spoiling homecoming for Elgin Rogers, Don May. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Bruins Use Their Hatchett to Reach Finals JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steve Howe Is Jailed on Drug Charges From Wire Service Reports
SPORTSCOPE : Toros to Play NAIA Foes in 2 Home Games
Sylmar Wears Victory Well in New Jerseys
Lynch's Final Race Caps Great Season : Cross-country: He finished fifth in State Division III meet to help Laguna Hills earn team championship. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Shareholders OK Security Pacific's Merger With B of A JAMES BATES and MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Car War Becomes Brutal : Autos: Makers scramble to adjust. While GM cuts back, Toyota will expand. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Do Stocks Shun the D Word at Their Peril? TOM PETRUNO
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Jobless Claims Soar; Exports Show Strength : Economy: Unemployment benefit applications jump by 79,000 in early December. Higher sales abroad trim the U.S. trade deficit to $6.7 billion in October. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Deals, Not Fraud, Caused Loss, Wymer Says SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Strong Clone Sales Boost Chip Maker's Stock : Computers: Advanced Micro Devices is doing much better than analysts predicted with its version of Intel microprocessor. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S.D. Doubletree Hotel Will Switch to Hilton GREG JOHNSON
Sale of Parent Puts Ultramar Before Bidders PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GATT Negotiators Fail to Reach Agreement From Reuters
Cashing In on Baby Boomer Babies : Services: Instant, temporary child care centers and top-brand used-clothing stores for children fill formerly unmet needs. JANE APPLEGATE
Car Technology Turnabout : Japan to Buy 20 Methanol-Burning U.S. Vehicles for Test Project MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USAir to Fly, Possibly Buy, Trump Shuttle From Associated Press
GM Overhaul Leaves UAW Readying for Battle : Labor: Some say the move could weaken the union as members are pitted against each other in attempts to keep their plants alive. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Begins Move to New Headquarters : Relocation: The aerospace giant will be based in Seal Beach, making it the largest company in Orange County. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nike Clothing, Shoes Pulled in Logo Dispute THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Bank Hikes German Interest Rates From Associated Press
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