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What happened on December 24, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend Box Office : 'Hook' Snags No. 1 Spot
By Daniel Cerone and Sue Martin
The Past Is Best Left Forgotten
By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Our Critics Pick Their Favorjite Plays
By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Our Critics Pick Their Favorite Plays
By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Our Critics Pick Their Favorite Plays
By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Pixies: Who Needs Charisma?
By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television
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
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
Movies
By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Chapa Ends Fiesta Series on a Spicy Note
By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Youth Symphony Plays Brahms Program
By Daniel Cariaga
Music Reviews : 'Glorias!' Diverge in Royce Hall Reading
By Richard S. Ginell
STAGE REVIEW : 'Colored Girls' Links Mythic Worlds
By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Like Father, Like Daughter
By Leonard Feather
RADIO REVIEW : 'Christmas at McCabe's' Has Year-Round Potential
By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes.
By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Lawrence Kasdan's Grand Balancing Act
By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And the Winner Is . . . News Magazines : Television: Network news shows register ratings gains while many prime-time entertainment series are losing viewers.
By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes. : If Not Gielgud in Cairo, Try the Pier
By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes. : Lemme Take a Tijuana Taxi to Iguana's
By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes. : Where Everything's Brighter, Elegant
By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes. : Give Me My Multi-Screen Home Theater
By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Dreamlands for Our Critics : If you could enjoy your favorite pastime anywhere, where would it be? Calendar's film, music, pop, theater, art and TV critics reveal their wishes. : When the Tate Becomes an Artist's Studio
By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Director Chabrol Succumbs to Lure of 'Madame Bovary' : Movies: For nearly 30 years, the Frenchman toyed with the idea of adapting Flaubert's novel--until Isabelle Huppert came along.
By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tis the Season for Christmas Shows : Television: Fictional characters and religious leaders present the message of the holidays; music specials ring in Yule, too.
By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vaughn Pins Hopes on New Record Deal
By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County's leading concert club, the Coach House in...
Compiled by Ardith Smith
A Jewel of a Show Shines in a Mini-Slot on KIFM
By Dirk Sutro
BUSINESS
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Disney Will Keep ZEBRA Bonds Caged : Entertainment: The company says falling interest rates scuttled the controversial sale. Analysts say the issue wouldn't have been a good deal for investors.
By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Government Closes Probe of FHP Sales
By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Science / Technology
Compiled by Dean Takahaski / Times staff writer
Science / Technology
Compiled by Dean Takahaski / Times staff writer
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY : Mini-Revolt Against Bush Draws Some High-Tech Support
Compiled by Dean Takahaski / Times staff writer
Keating Posts $300,000 Bail, Will Be Released Today : Indictments: A federal judge refused to lower bails for the former thrift owner and his son Charles H. Keating III. The younger Keating remains in jail.
By Kevin E. Cullinane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microsemi Back in Black After Heavy '90 Losses : Earnings: The maker of custom semiconductor chips took a hefty charge against revenue last year to cover losses in selling unrelated businesses.
By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pulte Home, Citing Recession, Pulls Back in California : Real estate: The firm announces that its Orange County division president has resigned.
By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Sensors Corp.: The Costa Mesa developer of infrared...
General Automation Inc.: The Anaheim computer company said...
Three D Departments Inc.: The Costa Mesa operator of...
Alliance Imaging Expects Rising Profit
TriCare Profits Rise 73%
Lab Cancels Supercomputer in Blow to Cray
By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maxwell's Son Quits Top Post at N.Y. Daily News
By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And to All on the Scene, Let '92 Be Green
By Daniel Akst
Mixed Blessing : Interest Rates a Dilemma for Car Dealers
By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Will Keep ZEBRA Bonds Caged : Entertainment: The company says falling interest rates scuttled the controversial sale. Analysts say the issue wouldn't have been a good deal for investors.
By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why the Dow Soared 88 Points : Wall Street: Analysts say several trends were at work in addition to an interest rate cut.
By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Income Off, Spending Up in November : Economy: But the Commerce Department says a large percentage of the rise in consumer outlay is for a cold-weather necessity--utilities.
From Reuters
IRS Ruling May Force Business Out of Athletics : Sponsors: A decision to make nonprofits pay taxes on corporate contributions could affect events all the way to the Olympics.
By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Government Predicts '92 Economic Rebound : Industry: The Commerce Department sees 3% growth next year--a pickup characterized as moderate.
From Reuters
All Milken Suits May Be Merged
By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Will Public Service Ads Play at Movies?
By Bruce Horovitz
U.S. Economy Will Recover Slowly in '92
By Kathy M. Kristof
Europe Sets Example for U.S. Policies
By Harry Bernstein
Northrop Hit With Two Stop-Work Orders on B-2 : Defense: Air Force imposed sanctions, which are typically an indication of serious technical problems.
By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines Told to Inspect Flaps on MD-11 Jets : Aviation: FAA says defects found on some planes. Major U.S. carriers report no problems.
By Ralph Vartabedian and Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Computer Injuries Jump Into Spotlight in Britain : Workplace: Newspaper employees threaten to strike over repetitive strain, and a court awards damages to phone company typists.
By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Imagine Films Stock Declines on Founders' Threat to Leave
By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lab Cancels Supercomputer in Blow to Cray
By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Officials Close Probe of FHP Senior Plan : Health: Isolated instances of improper sales practices were found, they say, but no systematic violations of guidelines.
By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierracin/Sylmar Corp. in Sylmar won a $332,589 contract...
Amwest Insurance Group Inc. appointed Neil F. Pont as...
The Reynolds & Reynolds Co. in North Hollywood won a...
Input/Output Technology in Valencia won a $266,710...
Whittaker Corp. in Simi Valley won a $200,745 research and...
H. R. Textron Inc. in Valencia won a $402,300 contract...
Live Entertainment Inc., a Van Nuys videocassette...
New Light Shed on Photodetection : Technology: A Camarillo firm's new energy converter could affect everything from medicine to military equipment.
By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meeting Scheduled Over Stockholders' Questions on AME
By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Lawrence Planning to Close 13 of Its 33 Art Galleries
By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JBL Making Big Sounds With Speaker Technology : Audio: Industry sales have remained flat in recent years, but the Northridge-based firm has seen annual sales growth of about 20% during the period.
By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THQ's Video-Game Success Comes With Betting on Winners : Toys: The young Calabasas firm expects 1991 sales of $34 million. The fast start is linked to the popularity of films and books its products derive from.
By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Syncor Reports Profit Rose 47% for Quarter
Flamemaster Net Income Up 4% for Fiscal Year
Insurer Zenith Plans Senior Note Offering
Matthews Acquires More Studio Rental Equipment
Amgen Inc. Proposes Sale of Debt Securities
Hydraulics International Has $14.6-Million Contract
Superior Expects Gain of $2.3 Million in Quarter
Siberia Oil and Gas Project Wins OK, Benton Says
Teen-Age Trendsetters Leave Price Tags On : Fashion: Youths throughout the nation are flaunting clothing costs. Some are using the logo of an expensive line that they can't afford.
By Chris Torchia, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monica S. Krieger has been appointed vice president of...
Job Changes at Wahlco
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Family Offers Reward for Information on Killer
One Killed, One Injured in Blaze at Apartment
Tree Recycling Program
Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
TV Stars' Ex-Housekeeper Gets 5 Years' Probation
Critics Call for LAPD K-9 Unit Moratorium
By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cash-Strapped RTD Hopes to Avoid Fare Increases, Service Cuts : Transit: Plan calls for borrowing money, deferring maintenance and trimming costs. Also, county panel must restore contribution it decided to reduce.
By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dating Service Fights Solitude of HIV-Infected : AIDS: Response to free offer is phenomenal, organizers say. Fear of rejection is lessened, say clients.
By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Fed by Wood Roofs Destroys Six Apartments
By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rail Car Jumps Tracks; 100 Homes Evacuated
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Cocaine Seizure, 5 Arrests Linked to Cali Cartel
Bush Urges Tackling of Domestic Problems
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Joy of Giving Shines in a Police Station : Christmas: Three youngsters and their mom are rescued from a bleak holiday, courtesy of the kind-hearted officers in Buena Park.
By Lynda Natali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
450 Pounds of Cocaine Seized; 5 Colombians Held : Narcotics: Value of drugs is estimated at more than $4 million. Federal agents say those arrested are linked to Cali cartel.
By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Warm to Gifts of Fur Coats : Donation: Some animal rights activists blast act as publicity stunt, but displaced women are delighted by furrier's act.
By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 5, Is Struck by Truck, Killed : Fatality: Brian Marek skated out of his family's driveway and into the street. The driver is not cited.
By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoppers Besiege Malls, Snarl Freeways : Holiday: Once the crush of last-minute buyers has dispersed, travelers should find fewer delays because a midweek Christmas means not as many people leave town.
By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Hate Crimes Forum to Be Shown on TV
By Greg Hernandez
LAGUNA BEACH : Water District Sues City for Sewer Access
By Leslie Earnest
ANAHEIM : AQMD Speeds Up Its Permit Process
By Terry Spencer
MISSION VIEJO : Water District Plans Testing for Lead
By Frank Messina
LA HABRA : Missing Woman Is Found by Boy
By Terry Spencer
TRABUCO CANYON : Surgeons Pitch In to Help a Popular Pony
By Greg Hernandez
Carpenter Is Also a Good Samaritan
By Shannon Sands
SANTA ANA : Teacher's Generosity Survives Her as Gift
By Jon Nalick
COSTA MESA : Project Blamed for Damage to Homes
By Donnette Dunbar and Lisa Mascaro
COUNTYWIDE : Helicopter Santa Brings Toys, Cheer
By Ajowa N. Ifateyo
Fugitive Wanted in Michigan, Illinois Is Arrested
\o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Teen Killer of Roommate Loses Appeal of Conviction
By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carpet Installer Arrested After Fire
Clues Still Sought in Death of Executive : Homicide: Authorities have no suspect or motive in the shooting of a Laguna Hills insurance company owner.
By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Murals Lift Artist to New Heights
By Herbert J. Vida
In case you missed it, a Michigan man recently advertised...
By Steve Harvey
6 Soldiers Killed in Peru
\o7 Reuters\f7
Burned Into Earth, Etched in Memory : Chernobyl commission charges massive cover-up by Soviet hierarchy
Adopt a Beach or Park : Those who enjoy public amenities must do more to maintain them
Roybal: Only Part of a Very Long Tradition : Congress always stints on money for immigration 'reform'
Homelessness and AIDS: An L.A. Secret : Public Health: Skid Row has no AIDS clinic, despite infection among the homeless up to 40 times that of the overall rate.
By Madeleine R. Stoner, \o7 Madeleine R. Stoner, an associate professor at USC's School of Social Work, is on sabbatical, serving as director of social services at the Single Room Occupancy Housing Corp. on Skid Row\f7
PERSPECTIVES ON CONSPIRACY : Facts Knit the Single-Bullet Theory : Fame and fortune would have been incentives to debunk the Warren panel's findings. But then there's the evidence.
By Kenneth Klein, \o7 Kenneth Klein is an attorney in Los Angeles\f7
Surreal, Dizzying, Murky: New Politics of the Koreas : Geopolitics: The bottom line is that between North and South, not much is clear.
By Bruce Cumings, \o7 Bruce Cumings, professor of East Asian and international history at the University of Chicago, is the author of "The Origins of the Korean War." His new book, "War and Television," will be published by Verso next spring\f7
300 Rally at Foot of Mt. Helix Cross
By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teddy Bears Become Problem Solvers : Therapy: The bears, made by fifth-graders, will be used in counseling adults facing up to having been molested as children.
By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cunningham and Lowery in a Dogfight Over 'Safe' District
By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unearthed Remains Belong to Navy Officer's Wife : Probe: Leonard Eddington II is expected to be charged with murdering Vickie Eddington and burying her on their property.
By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay Dispute Shuts Palomar Trauma Center : Health care: Patients will be sent to other centers as orthopedic surgeons seek more money for on-call duty.
By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Department Head Named to UCSD Psychiatry Chair
By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido Man Gets Term of 30 Years for Drug Role
Obituaries
No Paycheck in the Stocking : Recession: The county has been hard hit by the downturn. There are 28,000 jobless. An increasing number are facing the holidays without work for the first time.
By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. to Retry 3 on Conspiracy in Drive-By Case
By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lagomarsino Plans Move Out of County : Politics: The congressman ended up in a district with Rep. Elton Gallegly under a map being reviewed by the Supreme Court. Unless the boundaries change, he will go north to preserve GOP unity.
By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Planners Reject Bid to Expand City's Boundaries
By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : 3 Children Killed, 2 Adults Hurt in Crash
By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : 3 Named to Panel to Curb Gang Activity
By Carlos V. Lozano
COUNTYWIDE : Towing Firms Offer Revelers Free Service
By Caitlin Rother
COUNTYWIDE : Foot Doctors Collect Shoes for Homeless
By Caitlin Rother
SIMI VALLEY : Official Has Surgery to Correct Glaucoma
By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
By Gary Gorman
SIMI VALLEY : Mediator Denies Pay to Library Protesters
By Carlos V. Lozano
AGOURA : Grand Jury Indicts 3 on Drug Charges
By Gary Gorman
OXNARD : Latinos Draw on Indian Tradition
By Caitlin Rother
OXNARD : Bank Robbers Fit Same Description
By Paul Payne
OXNARD : Ex-Loan Officer Is Sentenced to Jail
By Christopher Pummer
OJAI VALLEY : Study May Urge Fee Hike for Developers
By Polly Bee
Spurned Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Self : Violence: She had filed a 'stalking' complaint, and police officers just missed him at home. The murder-suicide takes place as she arrives at work.
By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big League Little Boy : Northridge: Youngster gets his wish, an interview with former Dodger star Don Drysdale for a class assignment.
By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Developer, Park Service Held Private Meetings : Environment: Documents indicate that the sessions were intended to settle land-swap issues. The federal agency denies that any negotiating occurred.
By Myron Levin and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Holiday Lights Bring Drivers Out in Droves
By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted in 'Gay-Bashing' Incident
Boy Killed at Target Range Is Identified
Community Policing / Panorama City, North Hollywood
Yule Tree Blaze Leaves 3 Families Homeless
Lancaster Outbid on Unfinished Developments : Real estate: But plans remain to burn 22 partly built houses for a movie, freeing the city from demolition costs.
By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Welfare Head Wants Foster Parents Tested, Trained
By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Puts Chief of Police on Other Duties : Law enforcement: He is reassigned while the city manager conducts an internal inquiry. Management style and treatment of officers are believed to be under review.
By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Staff Transfers to Ease Backlog at Prenatal Clinic
By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMAN IN THE NEWS : UCLA Professor Is Seeking a Front-Row Seat for History : Education: A $1.6-million grant to set national standards gives Charlotte Crabtree a chance to upgrade the teaching of our past.
By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Funds Will Help Refurbish Two Hotels
One Against the Wall : Volunteer Uses Paint and Roller to Keep Freeway Beat Graffiti-Free
By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Investigator Pleads Innocent to Arson Charges
Fire Department Asks for Donations of Toys
County to Start Sterile Mexfly Release Today
McDonald's Manager Charged With Murder
NEWS
Democrats' Debate
Democrats' Debate
Politicians
Education Reforms
Mideast Neighbors
Democrats' Debate
No-Fault Car Insurance
Education Reforms
No-Fault Car Insurance
Democrats' Debate
No-Fault Car Insurance
King Hospital Accreditation
No-Fault Car Insurance
Too Little, Too Late on GM Plant
Let Them Bear Airport Noise
Drivers Should Decide Turns
1990s a Decade of Paying Back
ACLU, Gangs Can Use Park
Board Should Stop Damage
HELPING THE YOUNG: The semi-public Child Abuse Services...
By Chris Woodyard and Lynn Smith and Jerry Hicks
RITZ WHO? Orange County's most posh hotel may be the...
By Jerry Hicks and Chris Woodyard and Lynn Smith
DAD'S HOLIDAY: He was waiting in line before the Coliseum...
By Chris Woodyard and Lynn Smith and Jerry Hicks
BAD TUNE: This Christmas story comes from the police...
By Chris Woodyard and Jerry Hicks and Lynn Smith
Wall Street Gets Early Gift; Dow Up 88 Points : Economy: O.C. stocks fail to follow what analysts call a delayed reaction to the Fed's discount rate cut.
By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo to Study Rebate for Taxpayers
By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mello-Roos Bond Falls Into Default : Financing: A Temecula Valley Unified School District attorney predicts that the collapse will hamper other districts that planned to use such bonds for expansion or repairs.
By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prejudice, Poverty Mark AIDS in Tijuana
By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poland Finally OKs New Cabinet
Associated Press
Man With AIDS Virus Convicted of Assault for Spitting at Deputies
From Associated Press
Dorothy Bush; Democratic Party Secretary for Four Decades
Nathan Smooke; Industrialist, Collector of Art
Vernon C. Mitchell; Activist, Supporter of Gay Causes
Fighting Rages in Republic of Georgia; 30 Dead
By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Presses Gorbachev for Nuclear Button
By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Say U.S. Will Recognize All 12 Soviet Republics : Diplomacy: Membership in the International Monetary Fund and World Bank will be recommended for some. Russia is choice for U.N. Security Council seat.
By Karen Tumulty and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Northern Discontent Fuels Drive for a California Split : Secession: Alienated rural dwellers want to start anew. Despite hoopla, recycled idea is given little chance.
By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Blacks and AIDS: No Magic Cure : Despite the campaign of basketball superstar Earvin Johnson, heavy intravenous drug use and a plague of denial often keep the message from getting through.
By Sam Fulwood Iii and Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton on Roll but Centrist Stance Could Be a Liability
By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breast Implant Clients Face Maze of Conflicting Claims : Health: Are the silicone sacs harmful? What procedure is best? Women get little impartial guidance.
By Robert Scheer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salt Lake City OKs Law to Jail 'Rent Thieves'
By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall Street Gets Early Gift; Dow Up 88 Points : Economy: Analysts call delayed reaction to the Fed's discount rate cut 'impressive' but they remain cautious.
By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Woman Is Believed Serial Killer's 19th Victim
From Associated Press
Lure of Visas Fails to Attract Rich Investors : Immigration: Program draws a fraction of the expected applications. Requirement of $1-million investment is cut in half for many areas of country.
By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Support for Smog Swap Plan Fades : Pollution: An environmental group believes the proposal to buy and sell emission permits would enrich big business at the expense of smaller operations.
By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless in Style : 30 Women Living at Santa Ana YWCA Are Given Fur Coats
By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carpenter Lawsuit Claims Robbins Duped Him : Politics: Former state senator, convicted in corruption scandals, says he was misled into funneling bribes to his legislative colleague.
By Paul Jacobs and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mission Viejo to Consider Tax Rebate for Residents
By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gays Mobilize in Reaction to Tijuana Vice Crackdown
By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
London Subway Firebombed
Associated Press
Returned Body Identified as Col. Higgins : Hostages: American, U.N. personnel say remains are those of former Marine who was abducted in 1988.
By Marilyn Raschka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S.-Israel Plot Charged in 'Ivan' Holocaust Case : War crimes: Little is said of new Soviet evidence that casts doubt on conviction of Demjanjuk.
By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT : Huge Catfish Farm Could Tip the Scales of Texas Water Law : The gushing well that feeds the operation has rekindled a long-running controversy over public needs and the rights of landowners.
By Karen Brandon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UPDATE : Crack Reaches Chicago, Worse Late Than Never
By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : POLAND : New Cabinet OKd After Two Months
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Croatia Widens Split, Introduces Currency : Secession: Zagreb declares financial independence from Yugoslavia. Germany recognizes two republics.
By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : HUNGARY : Bus Carrying 28 Soviet Jews Bombed
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fire in Philadelphia Rail Station Cuts Service, Tangles Rush Hour
From Reuters
Woman's Sex Harassment Suit Against School Official Settled
By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kerrey Revamps Campaign Staff; Manager Quits
By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lagomarsino Will Move Political Base
From a Times Staff Writer
2 Rulings Hailed as Aiding Spotted Owl
FIXATIONS : A Harmless Quackpot : Fullerton Collector Fell in Love With Rubber Duckies Right Off the Bath
By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Here Comes Santa in His Yellow Taxi
By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tactics in the Carpal Tunnel War
By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soiree Puts Some Warmth Into the Season
By Kathryn Bold
Surprisingly Apt Definitions Out of the Mouths of Babes
By Jack Smith
Mail Call: The holiday-season mail into West Palm Beach...
Compiled by YEMI TOURE
BOOK REVIEW : Attempting to Define the Golden State State of Mind : GREAT CALIFORNIA STORIES \o7 Edited by A. Grove Day\f7 , University of Nebraska Press, $31.50, cloth; $10.95, paper; 288 pages : LOS ANGELES STORIES; Great Writers on the City, \o7 Edited by John Miller\f7 , Chronicle Books, $10.95, paper; 153 pages
By Page Stegner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Las Madrinas Debs Show Off Curtsies
By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In East L.A., Women Answer a Call to Feed the Needy, Disarm the Gangs : Standing Together
By Kathleen Hendrix, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No, I Don't Tan, Eat Tofu or Schmooze With Selleck
By Peter Most, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, \o7 Most is a Los Angeles lawyer. \f7
SPORTS
Prep Roundup
Mollie Flint
Brandon Jessie
PREP ROUNDUP : Fegraus Leads Laguna Beach to Upset of Ocean View
By Tom Hamilton
Bruins Nearly Caught Looking Past Titans : College basketball:Fired-up Fullerton refuses to fizzle out, forcing UCLA to get down to business.
By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bouncing Back From Tragedy : Basketball: Eric Vallely recovers from loss of his sister to cancer.
By Mark Spinn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Only Certainty: Rams' Season Is Over : Pro football: Ahead lies hiring a coach, getting started on the draft and rebuilding after a disastrous autumn.
By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FREEDOM BOWL NOTES : Luginbill Undecided on Whether to Start Maxey or Tate at H-back
By Scott Miller
Freedom Bowl : San Diego State's Cree Morris Studies His Transfer Possibilities : College football: After losing job to Trabuco Hills' Lowery, former starting quarterback is looking for a place to play.
By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Forced to Open Baseball Season at Amerige Park
By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA and San Jose State Added to Cal State Fullerton Schedule : College football: The Titans will play Bruins Sept. 12 at Rose Bowl and at San Jose on Oct. 10.
By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball
From Staff and Wire Reports
Chargers' Henning Thought He Would Be Back : Pro football: Fired coach hoped for another season. Beathard expects to name replacement by early January.
From Associated Press
Henning Says He Saw His Firing Coming : Chargers: Team's poor start, incident with Spanos make move inevitable. Beathard vows to hire a new coach by early January.
By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL POSTSEASON BOWL GAMES : HOLIDAY BOWL : BYU Arrives, Heads to Practice
By Alan Drooz
COLLEGE FOOTBALL POSTSEASON BOWL GAMES : FREEDOM BOWL : Luginbill Undecided on H-Back
By Scott Miller
Russian Boat Is on the Way
By Kim Q. Berkshire
Baseball
Chargers Assistant Coaches Prepare to Job-Hunt
By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Players View Henning Dismissal as Harsh Reality
By Bob Wolf, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Roundup
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Words, Poway Comes Back to Haunt Kearny
By Martin Henderson
His Work Ethic Shows in His Play : Lakers: A.C. Green turns up game, but his life remains one of peace and faith.
By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 2 UCLA Nearly Chokes on CS Fullerton : College basketball: Bruins escape, 86-80, to remain undefeated, but victory doesn't leave a good taste in their mouths.
By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Docter Moving Back Into Life : Speedskating: Recovering from addiction, she has found new priorities.
By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kid Was Great, but Name of the Game Is Survival
By Jim Murray
NHL ROUNDUP : Mullen's Four Goals Power Penguins Past Islanders
By Dan Hafner
Raiders to Keep Chiefs Guessing : Pro football: Reporters are banned from practice for first time since the team moved to L.A. in 1982.
By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Trade Gilhen for Millen in Center Swap : Hockey: Two-time Olympian had only one goal in 11 games for Rangers and was playing in a minor league.
By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Fullerton Replaces Long Beach on UCLA's 1992 Football Schedule
Receiver's 94-Game Streak Was a Mere Slip of the Pen
By Maryann Hudson
Names in the News
From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany
From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany
From Staff and Wire Reports
Auburn's New Official Not Worried by Tapes
From Staff and Wire Reports
College Basketball
From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News
From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball
From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News
From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard
By Allan Malamud
Winter Olympics
From Staff and Wire Reports
Memorial Service Is Friday for Taft High Coach Stewart
By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bears' Gayle Gets Spot in Pro Bowl
Associated Press
The Only Certainty Is the Rams' Season Is Over : Pro football: Ahead lies hiring a coach, getting started on the draft and rebuilding after a disastrous autumn.
By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Pull Another Candlestick-Up on Bears : Pro football: San Francisco wins, 52-14, and now has outscored Chicago by 152-40 in fives games at home since 1984.
From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Is Feeling Shorted by Schedule
By Chris Dufresne
PRO FOOTBALL : A Raider Star Is Born, but Brightness Remains to Be Measured
By Bob Oates
There Are No Miracles for Henning in San Diego : Pro football: Chargers fire coach after he compiles 16-32 record, has run-in with owner.
By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Spurs Beat Kings; Motta to Retire After Season
By Dan Hafner
Barkley Says He Simply Was Defending Himself : Pro basketball: Forward for 76ers acknowledges punching man in Milwaukee, but claims he was provoked.
From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kentucky Pressed Before Getting Past Ohio, 73-63
From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Kikala Is Morning-Line Favorite in Field of 12 for Dahlia Handicap
By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Women Upset N.C. State
McCobb Is Realizing Potential Where It Is Important: in Class
By Mitch Polin
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