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What happened on December 23, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : War, Reconciliation in Kurosawa's 'Rhapsody' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Holiday Watch By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art and Issues: Need to Go Beyond Slogans By Sean G. Sullivan, \o7 Sullivan is an actor and member of the ACLU. His stage work has earned him three Drama-Logue awards and his film credits include "Who's That Girl," "Back to the Future III" and the soon-to-be-released "Wayne's World." and \f7
Pop Music : A Celebratory, Wearying 'KROQ Christmas' By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music : Higbie Gives Brightness to 'Solstice' By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Music : 'Fun-Raiser': Good Way to Take Measure of Alternative Scene By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'George Bailey Here, Speaking on Behalf of Your Local S&L' By Garry South, \o7 South is owner-president of EarWorks Inc., a Los Angeles-based company that produces radio commercials for political candidates and issue campaigns. He has won several national Pollie awards and several of his spots are in the permanent archives of the Museum of Television & Radio in New York City. and \f7
A Revealing Look at Trailers That Deal With Sexuality By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Reviews : Holiday Fare From Chanticleer By Chris Pasles
Dance Reviews : Joffrey's New Casting for 'Nutcracker' By Lewis Segal
TV REVIEW : Valdez Puts an American Spin on PBS' 'La Pastorela' By Oscar Garza, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : Emotions Surge at Re-Creation of Assassination By Deborah Starr Seibel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Hughes, Friends Get Into Swing of Things By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Getting Handel on 'Messiah' Is, as Usual, a Slippery Job By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Luis Valdez's Teatro: Setting the Stage for More Dreams By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : 'Hook' Stays Atop Weekend Box Office By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : Emotions Surge at Re-Creation of Slaying By Deborah Starr Seibel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Group to File Complaint With FCC Over McDonald's 'Wish' By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : 91: YEAR IN REVIEW : '1492' and 'Mexico' Paint a Global Panorama : Art: The perfection of cultural values in two exhibits is more than refinement of form--it is a clarification of thoughts from the evolving history of humans. By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Co-op Keeps Doors Open, Spirit Alive : Art: Many Hands is something of an anomaly in the struggling gallery scene. Members credit its 1960s-style vision. By Sarah Pattee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'JFK,' 'Hook' Bring Out the Crowds : Emotions Surge at Re-Creation of Slaying By Deborah Starr Seibel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radio Stations Want to See King Arbitron Usurped By Kevin Brass
NEWS
'For the Boys' Shows Wartime Culture From Behind Stage
'For the Boys' Shows Wartime Culture From Behind Stage
ART : A Season of Stinted Pocketbooks, Imaginations : Blame it on the recession, perhaps, but 1991 wasn't exactly a rich year for local art lovers. It was, instead, a year that proved bigger is not necessarily better, a year in which small packages and shows with social themes were often the most worthy of note. By Cathy Curtis
Paramedics
Vietnam Veterans
California Reapportionment
Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
Gorbachev Era Comes to an End
California Reapportionment
Bush on the Economy
Science / Medicine : The Oldest Oldies: Caveman Music : Instruments made of bone or stone have been copied and used to create rhythms believed similar to those of prehistoric times. Researchers increasingly believe music played a major part in bringing humans of that era together. By T.A. Heppenheimer, \o7 Heppenheimer is a free-lance science writer living in Fountain Valley\f7
West County Issue / Condom Distribution : Oxnard School District officials are considering making condoms available to junior high and elementary students. Some say this would harm district efforts to emphasize sexual abstinence. Others say the risk of children contracting AIDS through sexual activity makes it necessary. Should condoms be distributed to students?
Budget Move Could Cause More Trouble Than It Saves : Spending: Facing a big deficit, supervisors have voted to delay staffing three expanded facilities to serve troubled youths. If spring brings its usual boom in juvenile problems, the strategy could backfire. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J. C. Fletcher; Headed NASA Before, After Space Disaster From Times Staff and Wire Reports
5.0 Quake Rattles Alaska Associated Press
Simone Beck; America's French Chef From Associated Press
2 Malaysians Doomed for Drug Trafficking Reuters
Man Hurt as 300-Pound Wife Sits on His Chest Associated Press
Russia's Flag Raised Over Embassy in Tehran Reuters
NEWS ANALYSIS : As Yeltsin Steps In, Some Doubt He Can Fill Role By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Vows to Stay Active in Russian Politics By Don Shannon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bizarre Tangle Emerges on Sentence in CHP Deaths : Courts: Jury decreed death in '78 case. But judge, who now doubts man's guilt, resentenced him to life. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unease Over Economy Gnaws at Middle Class By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republic of Georgia Under Siege : Revolt: Battle rages at government headquarters in the capital. Rebels demand democratic reforms, Tass reports. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Leaders Accused of Chernobyl Cover-Up : Disaster: Lies linked to many deaths in nuclear accident. Ukrainian report names Gorbachev, others. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Regulations Sparks Cosmetic Surgery Turf War : Health: The field's sole requirement is an MD license. Doctors clash over who is qualified to do the procedures. By Robert Scheer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Collecting Dialect: No Fahdoodle : Frederic Cassidy, 84, has been cataloguing juicy colloquialisms for 26 years and his dictionary has reached the Hs. But don't be a dinkeldorf. It's 'not a rapid science,' he warns. By Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush to Stress Economics Over Politics in Asia By Jim Mann and Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
REGIONAL REPORT : Little-Noticed Quake Law Now Producing Temblors : Development: The measure prohibits some kinds of construction within 50 feet of an active fault. In effect, it is a state-ordered zoning regulation. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Gift Turns Tragic as Two Die in Plane Crash : Accident: A teen-ager and an instructor pilot are killed when their small craft smashes into a Ventura hillside. By Peggy Y. Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAPITOL JOURNAL : Lawmakers in Sour Mood as New Session Nears By Carl Ingram
Roybal Draws Fire Over Loss of U. S. Aid for Immigrants : Congress: The 15-term House member points out that the California delegation did not unite behind the program. The low-key legislator has generated unusual attention recently. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knowing It's Endured Worse, St. Petersburg Scrambles for Food : Hunger: The Russian city faced chronic short supplies and famine in two world wars. Now residents look to the future with brave resolve. By Natalya Shulyakovskaya and Elizabeth Shogren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Washington Insight From The Times' Washington staff
Washington Insight From The Times' Washington staff
Upper Midwest takes stock in fiberglass fauna : Homeowners embellish yards with replicas of favorite farm animals. Cheeseburgers turn up, too. One area has become the Silicon Valley of such statuary. By Bob Secter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times' Washington staff
Cuba, Ukraine Sign Trade Agreement Reuters
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Interim Government Could Rule 5 Years From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Kosovo's Albanians Seek Independence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Waite Denies He Knew of North's Dealing From Times Wire Services
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : DC-3 Crash Kills Film Crew Members From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Body Dumped in Beirut May Be That of American Officer Associated Press
Militants Get Preference on Move to Arab Areas : Israel: By offering low rent to nationalists, officials seek one-way integration in Jerusalem suburb. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changes in Europe and Taiwan Linked By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas Floods Oust Hundreds From Homes : Weather: After five days of heavy rain, the death toll stands at 13. Officials in some areas fear the worst is still to come. From Associated Press
Oil Forces Carolina Towns to Alter Water Systems From Associated Press
Economic Policy 'Extraordinarily Difficult,' Bush Says From Associated Press
JDL's Rubin Says Kahane Defendant Should Die By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Judge Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
A Special Report: New Laws By Jerry Hicks
A Special Report: New Laws By Jerry Hicks
A Special Report: New Laws By Jerry Hicks
Agran Wages Lonely Fight of the Unknown : Politics: The former Irvine mayor is frustrated by those who have dismissed his run for the presidency. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Costs of Campaigning Taking a Toll By Kevin Johnson and Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Special Report: New Laws By Jerry Hicks
Civics I: Main Street in Sauk Centre, Minn., the roadway... Compiled by VIRGINIA TYSON
1 Column a Week: Cutting Back After 5 Million Words By Jack Smith
An Eccentric's Crazy Guide to Himself : ALTERED STATES: The Autobiography of Ken Russell, \o7 by Ken Russell,\f7 Bantam Books, $22.50; 352 pages By Carolyn See, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Magic Christmas Greeting From Ritz-Carlton By Ann Conway
So, What Now? : Agents peddling everything from book contracts to lecture tours are circling and saying, 'Gorby, we want you.' By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Eco-War Hits the Streets of the Inner City : Environment: More grass-roots groups are claiming racism and fighting back when toxic dumps and polluting industries are proposed for their neighborhoods. By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Protect the Children of East L.A. By Connie Koenenn
South-Central Stops an Incinerator By Connie Koenenn
BUSINESS
LINDA R. COHEN, Associate professor of economics, UC Irvine By Anne Michaud, Free-lance writer
Bergen Brunswig Corp., ORANGE Researched by DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Souping Up Computers for Extended Mileage : A couple hope their upgrades make Alpha Systems Lab of Irvine the high-tech 'success story of the 1990s.' By Cristina Lee
Occupation: Mall Decorator/installation Supervisor DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
REVIEW : A Good Year for Books on Business : Publishing: It may have been a tough time on the bottom line, but it certainly gave authors something to write about. By Peggy Langstaff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Langstaff writes frequently for Publishers Weekly and is working on a novel about Emily Dickinson
In the Stars By James Bates
Retailers Feel the Pinch of an Economic Grinch : Sales: A last-minute surge of buying failed to materialize at many stores. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rapid-Paced Turtle Sales Starting to Slow Down : Toys: Rival manufacturers see a cooling of the 'Ninja' fad as a chance to regain a larger share of the market. By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment And Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment And Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Laser Disc Distributing Firm's Picture Brightens : Entertainment: Chatsworth-based Image is poised to benefit from the coming-of-age of laser disc technology. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Australia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japanese Investments in South China Rise : Economy: The move is seen as part of a bigger shift in Japanese assets to Asia, with a relative decline in emphasis on the United States and Europe. By David Holley and Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Korea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Q & A : Ghosts of Markets Past Cry 'Logic' By Tom Petruno
Japan Planning Tax Increase From Washington Post
Mutual Funds
Foreign Stock Markets
Stock Group Winners and Losers
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A High-Risk Trip--for Very High Stakes : Upcoming Asia swing for Bush is redolent with risk
Humbug Ads About the Holocaust : Professional historical journals should feel no guilt about rejecting fraud
PERSPECTIVE ON HISTORY : Gorbachev the Great and Gone : It was his combination of boldness and caution that made the remarkable changes of recent years possible. By Archie Brown, \o7 Archie Brown is a professor of politics at Oxford University and director of the Russian and East European Center at St. Antony's College, Oxford\f7
COLUMN RIGHT/ ALLAN B. HUBBARD : 'Iron Triangle' Would Quash Competitiveness : It's only the special interests and bureaucrats who can't see the value of cutting red tape. By Allan B. Hubbard, \o7 Allan B. Hubbard is deputy chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle and executive director of the Council on Competitiveness\f7
PLATFORM : Choosing Risk By Dr. Don Hagan, \o7 Dr. DON HAGAN is an Orange County family physician who has treated several hundred HIV-positive patients. He retired from practice in 1988 because of his personal battle with the AIDS virus. Hagan commented on so-called AIDS quackery:\f7
Science / Medicine : Prehistoric Beasts in Exhibit Spotlight By Nona Yates
COLUMN LEFT/ HENRY A. WAXMAN : Quayle Group Meddles With Our Safeguards : The Competitiveness Council plays to the special interests, in secret, subverting the law. By Henry A. Waxman, \o7 Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Los Angeles) is chairman of the House subcommittee on health and the environment\f7
Super Lotto Results: Dec. 21
How to Save Tax Dollars on Welfare : Find programs that work by getting recipients out of the house and into jobs
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Fall, 1992, Admissions Still Open
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Campus Hillel Plans Israel Trip
Obituaries
Church Damaged by Arson Fires : Crime: Authorities have no suspects in Santa Monica blaze. An $18,000 piano and Christmas pageant costumes are destroyed. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Program to Sell Ads at Beach Rides Wave of Success By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marina Lease Called a 'Gift' to Developer : Harbor property: County is considering extending agreement on prime land to 2062. Department director defends it as a 'good deal.' By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nativity of '90s Has Gangs, INS : Updated \o7 Las Posadas\f7 Depicts Mary and Joseph as Illegal Aliens By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Drug Halts, Slows Some Tumors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Science / Medicine : Vaccine Bait Used Against Rabies From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Science / Medicine : Circuit Mimics Human Brain Cell From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Science / Medicine : Light Exercise Lowers Heart Risk From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Science / Medicine : Drive to Cut Lung Cancer Deaths Has Mixed Results From Times Staff and Wire Reports
March Against Attacks Draws 700 in Hillcrest : Protest: Parade reflects anger and frustration over the series of violent assaults, including a fatal stabbing, in the largely gay and lesbian neighborhood. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pet's Best Friends : Animals: Stitching up wounds, comforting owners--it's all in a day's work at two off-hours emergency vet clinics. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests Ease Life for College-Bound Students : Education: High school youths save time and tuition costs by passing Advanced Placement exams. Some now get extra recognition they didn't get before. By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Immigrants Journey Home for Christmas By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager, Instructor Die in Crash : Accident: The Thousand Oaks youth received the 'familiarization flight' as a Christmas gift. The woman who died with him had wanted to be an airline pilot. By Peggy Y. Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Perfect Diet Book to Always Keep on Tap By Tony Perry
Tijuana Gays Fearful of Crackdown : Rights: Police raids on two bars have resulted in unprecedented public debate. Some worry AIDS education programs will be hurt. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carlsbad Hit Hardest by Marines' Gulf War Deployment : Finance: City saw 5.1% drop in sales tax revenue during Operation Desert Storm, while Oceanside saw only 4.8% dip. By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Applicants for New Arts Panel Sought By Caitlin Rother
Tijuana AIDS Victim Strives to Help Others : Illness: The poverty-stricken 19-year-old is among sufferers in the border city who must deal with indifference, intolerance and inadequate treatment and medical facilities. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : City Manager Is Offered Contract By Christopher Pummer
OXNARD : Boy, 7, Hit by Car, Critically Injured By Christopher Pummer
VENTURA : Peace Officers' Yule Show Draws 3,000 By Christopher Pummer
Milwaukee Zoo to House 2 S.D. Koalas \o7 From Associated Press\f7
OAK PARK : Students Take Food, Clothing to Indians By Maia Davis
Chula Vista Cabdriver Shot Dead in Robbery
Murder-Suicide in Chula Vista Condo
THOUSAND OAKS : Schools Nominated for National Award By Caitlin Rother
Body Was Female; Name Uncertain
Recreation Braces for Cutbacks : 3 O.C. State Parks Will Be Hard Hit; Reductions Likely in Hours, Services By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tis the Season for Alternatives to Bristol Street By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Experts to Have Say, Then Readers to Speak Out By Danny Sullivan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : City Agrees to Buy Lot for $1.25 Million By Ted Johnson
COSTA MESA : Special-Education Shifts Are Delayed By Lisa Mascaro
COSTA MESA : New Vice President Appointed by OCC
IRVINE : Upscale Pool Hall, Nightclub Proposed By Tom Mcqueeney
FULLERTON : City Won't Buy Lot for Senior Housing By Ted Johnson
Helping Vietnamese Youths Find Hope By Ted Johnson
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : New Bus Route to Serve County Clinic By Len Hall
SAN CLEMENTE : All Parking Fines to Increase by $3 By Greg Hernandez
ORANGE : Officers Elected by School Trustees By Mary Helen Berg
ORANGE : Soccer Club, Schools Make Deal for Field By Mary Helen Berg
COUNTYWIDE : County to Recycle Christmas Trees
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Seeks to End Parking Meter Jam By John Penner
DANA POINT : A Church's Dream Will Take Form By Len Hall
2 Men Killed, 1 Wounded in 3 Shootings in O.C. : Violence: Injured victim is arrested on assault charges; two others are held as murder suspects. By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
License Plate Thieves Strike Neighborhood By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Get a Chance to Call Relatives for Free By Ajowa N. Ifateyo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Restaurant Grand Theft Dies in Hospital By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Debates Nutrition, Allows Dana High Soft Drink Machines By Greg Hernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bikers Bring Cheer and a Big New TV : Holiday: Motorcyclists give residents of a Santa Clarita rest home handshakes, hugs and a 50-inch television set. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paternity Case Ruling Stuns Mother, Gives Father Hope : Family law: Although he has no biological connection to the boy who calls him 'Daddy,' Larry McLinden has a chance of winning custody. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reseda 'Santa' Program Keeps Charity Near Home : Holidays: A high school attendance clerk runs a Christmas donations project that keeps an eye out for students whose families need aid. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Byway Patrol : Law enforcement: Henhouse break-ins are part of a typical day for two deputies covering a 350-square-mile rural beat in the Gorman area. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Policing / Studio City
Boy Killed at Shooting Range
SPORTS
Aztecs' Morris Studies His Transfer Possibilities By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broncos Get Early Gift From Chargers : AFC: Denver turns two turnovers into 17-14 victory, a bye and a home game in the playoffs. From Associated Press
Chiefs Send the Raiders Packing : Pro football: Marinovich is nearly flawless in pro debut, but 27-21 loss means that L.A. must play at Kansas City in wild-card game. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manning and Ellis of Clippers Are Chips Off Old NBA Block By Elliott Almond
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Allegre Supplies Jets' Playoff Kick, 23-20 : AFC: New York gains final wild-card berth with overtime victory against Dolphins. From Associated Press
Pro Football : Spotlight / A Glance At This Week In The Nfl : Still Kicking Compiled by Steve Horn
Lions Are Restless, Defeat Bills : Interconference: Buffalo keeps Thomas, Kelly and Lofton on sideline during 17-14 overtime loss. From Associated Press
Bengals Save Best for Last : AFC: Esiason passes for three touchdowns as Cincinnati scores a 29-7 victory over the Patriots. From Associated Press
Buccaneers Keep Colts Down, 17-3 From Associated Press
Saints Win First Division Title : NFC: New Orleans gains Western championship with 27-3 victory over Cardinals and some help from Dallas. From Associated Press
Emotional Eagles Clip the Redskins : NFC: Philadelphia's 24-22 victory deprives Washington of reaching some team goals. From Associated Press
Steelers Win Forgettable Game for Noll From Associated Press
Cowboys Finally Get Even With Falcons : NFC: Pay-back victory sends Atlanta to New Orleans as a wild-card team in the first round of the playoffs. From Associated Press
Dan Byrne, Journalist and Sailor, Dies
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Toronto Shops for Something That Has a Special Ring to It By Ross Newhan
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Texas Duo Too Tough for UCSB From Associated Press
CS Northridge Remains Winless, Losing to San Diego By Alan Drooz
NHL ROUNDUP : Canadiens Beat Bruins With Savard From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Orlando Controls Olajuwon, but Smith Sparks Rockets From Associated Press
Delahoussaye Plays Cards Right Again : Hollywood Park: He rides A.P. Indy to narrow victory over Dance Floor in the Futurity. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Leader Is Winner in Champion of Champions \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Horse Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Sailing From Staff and Wire Reports
Age of Beware-of-Us for This Flower Child By Mike Downey
Offense Still Is Icy for Lakers : Pro basketball: They return from Midwest with same inability to score and the streaking Suns win, 100-88. By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson Era Ends With a Thud, 23-9 : Rams: Coach's last game isn't memorable. Blown chances against Seattle result in 10th loss in row. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin's Benchmark Came as a Reserve : Basketball: UCLA point guard returns to starting lineup after growing up while sitting down. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Program Airs Tape of Auburn Allegations : College football: "60 Minutes" broadcast connects Coach Dye to accusing player Ramsey. Dye's attorney answers. From Associated Press
Barkley Jailed for 3 Hours After Postgame Fistfight From Associated Press
Packers Give Infante a Pink Slip : Firing: Green Bay coach compiles 24-40 record in four years, including 4-12 mark this season. From Associated Press
Birden Is Quite a Catch : Chiefs: Receiver burns Raider secondary for eight receptions, 188 yards and two touchdowns. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers to Fire Henning After Loss : AFC: Georgia Tech's Ross reportedly heads list. Broncos earn bye in playoffs with a 17-14 victory. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Good Night for Saying Goodby By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : '76 Gold Medalist Mueller Puts U.S. Speedskaters on Thick Ice By Randy Harvey
WINTER SPORTS ROUNDUP : Olympic Sites Cut Off by Snow, Rain From Associated Press
Kline's Success: It's a Mini-Miracle on Ice : Speedskating: She qualifies for four Olympic events. Six months ago, she barely survived auto crash. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Horse Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Late-Entry Couples Closes With 66 to Win by Four Shots, Earn $525,000 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Spurs' Strickland Reportedly Ends Holdout From Staff and Wire Reports
Farewells Abound in Kingdome By Mike Penner
Robinson Era Ends With Thud : Rams: Coach's last game is hardly memorable. Los Angeles again blows opportunities against Seattle to lose, 23-9, for its 10th defeat in a row. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lange Keeps Cool by Icing the Pressure : Football: Weird routines have helped ex-Los Alamitos and Fullerton College kicker relax and succeed at Tulsa. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FREEDOM BOWL NOTES : San Diego State Moves Practice Sessions to UCI By Scott Miller
Tumultuous Two Years in Past, Vlcek's Life Is Back to Normal : Soccer: Foothill goalie finally adjusting after dealing with parents' divorce and gangs at former school. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Coast Women Fade in Second Half, Lose to Chaffey, 77-60
Graham Says Newspaper's Story Helps to Relieve the Pressure : Tennis: New York Times claims she's "over the hill" at 21, but Fountain Valley player is looking to improve game. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Wins Twice, but Titans Get Tie, Loss in Wrestling
PREP BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS : Capistrano Valley Top-Seeded in Orange Classic By Tom Hamilton
Now, Beathard Is on the Spot By Dave Distel
Season Closes With 17-14 Loss By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toreros' Defense Stops Northridge : College basketball: USD's 80-59 victory is a pay-back for the Matadors' upset victory last season. By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hockey By Dana Haddad
La Jolla's Isler Wins In Sailing By Rich Roberts
AZTECS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : SDSU's Transition to Irvine Going Smoothly, Luginbill Says By Scott Miller
Women's Basketball
Buechler Signs With Golden State : Jud Buechler returned to the West Coast on Sunday, signing a one-year guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors. By Martin Henderson
VALLEY SPORTS : CS Northridge Falls to 0-10, Losing at San Diego By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REPORT CARD / T.J. SIMERS : School Is Out By T.J. Simers
Beathard Looks at 3 College Coaches : Coaches: Georgia Tech's Ross, Miami's Erickson and Stanford's Green interest Charger GM. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARGER REVIEW : NOTEBOOK : Team's 1992 Schedule Looks Like NFL Light By Dave Mckibben
And Sealed With a Loss : Henning Era to End With Firing Today By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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