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What happened on January 03, 1991
SPORTS
DEATHS : Boxer Marcellus Allen Succumbs to Gunshot Wound in Portland From Times Wire Services
Officials Order Rule Changes for Backstroke : Swimming: World competitors will be able to stay under water longer and make quicker turns, but disqualifications will come after one false start. From Associated Press
DEATHS : Rodriguez, 1978's Mr. Universe From Times Wire Services
Former Women's Doubles Team Sukova, Novotna Still Feuding A ssociated Press
Autopsy Shows Allen Died Because of Cardiac Arrest DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwaiti Swims to Make a Point From Associated Press
OUTDOORS NOTES : Fate of Horseshoe Kelp to Be Focus of Hearing RICH ROBERTS
Loyola Marymount Outlasts Westmont ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame's Zorich Finds Mother Dead JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Women Knock Off Fresno State MIKE DiGIOVANNA
LSU Pulls Rank on Long Beach Women
Tennis
Miscellany
Small Wonder Titans Are Winners Again : Cal State Fullerton: Junior guard scores 32 points in a 91-88 victory over Fresno State. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Arizona's Bowls Fall Short on King Tribute KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Australians Defeat U.S. in Hopman Cup From Times Wire Services
Betting With Janice : Santa Anita Showdown
No. 1 Rancho Santiago at Cypress Tonight
Loyola Wins Third in a Row, 69-56 ALAN DROOZ
Football
Tustin's Zone Stops Servite : Basketball: Tillers tighten up defense, hold Friars to 12 points in the second half and come back for 50-40 victory. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany
Hull, 2 Kings Will Start in All-Star Game Associated Press
Miscellany
Pinckney Provides a Lift for Celtics MICHAEL ARACE, HARTFORD COURANT
THE SIDELINES : School Disputes NCAA Charges From Times Wire Services
NHL ROUNDUP : Sabres' Unbeaten Streak Extends to Six Games, 5-4 From Associated Press
Garden Grove League Roundup
Cal State Northridge Beats Canisius, 69-64 THERESA MUNOZ
Jockeys Would Rather Endure a Bronx Cheer TED BROCK
CSUN Maintains the Winning Edge on Home Court THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secret Plan to Buy Out Hollypark : Horse racing: Live events would have ceased under proposal discussed by Santa Anita officials and Gamel, records show. JOHN CHERWA, TIMES ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
China Gets Off to Good Start in Swim Contest From Associated Press
CSUN Women Prevail, 77-71
Browns Move Coach Shofner to Front Office From Associated Press
Kings Fail to Answer the Call Again, 4-1 STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sweden's Larsson Gets Past Zivojinovic in 2 Tiebreakers From Associated Press
Miscellany
Miscellany
Utah State Rips UC Irvine, 111-88 Associated Press
Peeler, Smith Lead Missouri to 96-82 Win Associated Press
Angels Renew Pursuit of Gaetti HELENE ELLIOTT
Harbour Scores 36 to Spark Camarillo Past Agoura JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football
Bass Bite at Perris Despite Cold
Small's 32 Points Help Carry CS Fullerton Over Fresno State Staff and wire reports
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Washington Plans to Be Ready to Play CHRIS DUFRESNE
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Down Set Pints, Larsson Sets Down Yugoslav, 7-6, 7-6 From Associated Press
Fisher Gains Eligibility After Grade Review
THE SIDELINES : California Angels Consider Moving Spring Camp to Florida From Times Wire Services
Clipper Comeback Falls Short : Pro basketball: They rally from 26 points behind in the second quarter to six near the end but lose to Hawks, 120-107. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barrett Gets Offer by Padres : Baseball: Free agent second baseman offered one-year contract. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witt Agrees to $8-Million Contract
For the Record
For the Record
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
THE SIDELINES : Not Quitting, Neb. Coach Says From Times Wire Services
Anteaters Suffer a Thorough Pounding : UC Irvine: Utah State dominates all phases of the game in a 111-88 Big West Conference victory. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Viewers Weren't Bowled Over by the Games on New Year's Day LARRY STEWART
Pacific Edges CS Long Beach, 67-65 Associated Press
Trevino, Hill Lead Senior Field in Season's First Tournament DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MSL's Storm Wins Zurich Tourney
This Official Finds Kindred Spirit : Fan: Crew chief from Missouri-Colorado game empathizes with Orange Bowl brethren. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Rodman Gets Offensive for Pistons From Associated Press
ROUNDUP : Kayaoglu's Free Throws Give Rio Mesa 62-60 Upset
ANALYSIS : Polls Produce a Split Decision : Penalty: Replays raise question whether clipping should have been called on Ismail's 91-yard punt return. BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Momentum Swings Western's Way ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polls Produce a Split Decision : Football: AP voters select Colorado as No. 1, but UPI coaches pick Georgia Tech. It's first divided choice since 1978. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside, Palos Verdes Prepare for Round 2 ROB FERNAS
New Year Looks to Be More of Same for San Diego Fans DAVE DISTEL
UCLA Still Has the Upper Hand Against Trojans JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Record by Henry Not Enough to Beat Hilltop
Constant Amid the Change at Malibu : Fishing: Wylie runs the same bait shack he did in the mid-1940s, and he dispenses the same advice about the quest for perch in the surf. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Levi Proves to Be Much More Than Mere Shot in the Dark : Golf: He will take aim at the Tournament of Champions after winning four events last year. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colorado Wins Decision From Toreros in OT : College basketball: Three players foul out in game that sees Colorado player throw punch at USD's Kelvin Woods. JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leuzinger High's Willis Is Quickly Becoming a Real Basketball Insider : Basketball: The senior, who will attend New Mexico next season, uses his 6-foot-8, 245-pound frame to his advantage. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zalatel's Heroics Help Harbor Beat Marymount IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Heat Soccer Team May Fold This Week PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Syracuse, Owens Beat St. John's at the Pass From Associated Press
Ramona Stages Rally to Defeat San Pasqual DAVE MCKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Towel Named '90 Harness Horse of Year From Associated Press
Big First Half Helps RBV Defeat Poway MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Need Program to Tell Golf Champions Apart JIM MURRAY
BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Wins on Ney's Goal
Harper, Brown Part of Colorado's Stampede to National Title
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Whitlock Fouls Out, but Gipson Takes Over
Hall of Fame Shortstop Luke Appling Dies : Baseball: The former Chicago White Sox player was 83. He had a .310 batting average over 21 major-league seasons. From Associated Press
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Threewitt Finds a Familiar Ring to Drug Charges JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spotlight
Kansas Whips Sloppy Pepperdine RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK : Chapman's Middleton: the Man of the Moment MARTIN BECK
Hartman to Run Mile in Sunkist Invitational
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE ROUNDUP : La Quinta Gives Garden Grove Lots of Help MICHAEL ITAGAKI
HORSE RACING : Rising Prince's Fame Is Reflected at Australian Bar ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
DEATHS : Ex-Fighter Carlos Duran, 54 From Times Wire Services
Non-Conference Upsets Has WAC People Talking : College basketball: Conference play kicks off with several teams having a good shot at NCAA tournament berth. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
The Real 'Nasty Girl' : Movies: Fraulein Anja Rosmus' research into her hometown's Nazi past created a furor and inspired Michael Verhoeven's 'The Nasty Girl.' CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
'Love You' a Walk on the Dark Side : Miniseries: Drama about a husband's bizarre plot to murder his wife unfolds for TV. Director Robert Markowitz calls it a 'study of evil.' ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMEDY REVIEW : The Stand-Up Detective : Gumshoe: Tommy Sledge takes the audience along as he tracks down laughter, hoots, side-splitters.
Another 168 Hours at No. 1 : VIDEO RENTALS DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Peoplewatch CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Orange County 1990/1991 THE YEAR AHEAD : A Way to Subsidize Real Rock Radio : Stars like Springsteen, McCartney and Jackson owe a debt to diverse programming. MIKE BOEHM
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : G-Man in Dillinger Case Dies From Times Wire Services
Big Top Returns to Baltimore From Associated Press
ART REVIEW : 'Gardens' Show: Both Fertile and Dry : Art: A variety of ideas take root in the works of 12 artists on exhibit in Escondido. LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Frank Morgan Charts New Territories for '91 LEONARD FEATHER
Movie Melee Leaves 18 Dead in China : 18 Dead in China After Movie Melee from Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Tartikoff's Condition Improves From Times Wire Services
Pop/rock CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Curtain Call for Ovation Award Winners : Robert Fryer, Gregory Harrison and Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn lead a shorter list of Theatre LA honorees. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peoplewatch CLAUDIA PUIG, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
New Year Opens With a Bang at Box Office : Movies: Lower-profile films like 'Green Card' will be moving to wider release with surprisingly good box office. PAT H. BROESKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Kasparov to Donate Trophy From Times Wire Services
TV RATINGS : '60 Minutes' No. 1; Viewers Opt Out RICK DU BROW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
KTTV Ad-Free Coverage Rains on Channel 5's Rose Parade IRV LETOFSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phil Ochs' Folk Songs of '60s Ring Timely Again in '90s From Associated Press
San Diego Spotlight : Rep Rides Out Rough Road With 'Bumpy Johnson' Play NANCY CHURNIN
SHORT TAKES : Palm Springs Film Festival Set From Times Wire Services
STAGE REVIEW : An Incomplete 'Broadway Celebration' on Tour ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHORT TAKES : Milli Vanilli Now 'Phony Baloney' From Times Wire Services
Femme Fatale Checks In to 'Grand Hotel' : Stage: Liliane Montevecchi unpacks her glamour and her act in the Tony Award-winning musical version of the Greta Garbo film classic. LOUISE SWEENEY, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
SHORT TAKES : Diddley Defends Pawn Shop Ad From Times Wire Services
New Year Opens With a Bang at Box Office : Movies: At least $128 million in tickets were sold over the five-day period. 'Home Alone' tops the list--again. PAT H. BROESKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Appalachian Spring'--Martha's Ballet : Dance:The work, a favorite of audiences and the choreographer, will be performed during her company's engagement in Costa Mesa. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Discovery of a Gem: 'Bird'-Baker Jam Session : Jazz: The live recording documents the playing of the legendary saxophonist and trumpeter one night in 1952. Luckily, an Orange County enthusiast was there with his tape recorder. . . . BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Union Strategy in the Battle for Independents : Non-Union Productions Are Targeted, Especially if Studio Involvement Is Suspected. But Organizing Can Be Difficult SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ringo Starr Picks Up Tempo of His Life : Music: The 'eldest statesman' of rock 'n' roll is looking forward to a new All-Star band tour. JOHN ANTCZAK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For the Record
NEWS
Trading On 2 Cultures : Immigrants: A few Vietnamese entrepreneurs are launching innovative businesses that combine the customs of their native and adopted countries. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glennis Yeager; Wife of Aviation Pioneer Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Man Slain by Police Allegedly Drew Gun From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Henry VIII's Love Life Hardly Fit for a King : Royalty: The monarch's lusty image was all pomp and little circumstance, newly opened records reveal. From Reuters
18 Die in Theater Crush Reuters
Newest Old Landmark : Historic Status Given to Adobe Ranch House at Mobile Home Park TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE : Dancing on Ice : A pair of skaters, both over 40, find that age doesn't put a chill on their ability to go for the gold. AMELIA CHAFFEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
500 Kuwaiti Translators Called Up to Assist GIs : Military: Now in this country, they are to receive basic training. They would help allied troops in an invasion of their homeland. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Linear Park Represents a Worthwhile Challenge DIRK SUTRO
Warren Skaaren; Reworked 'Batman,' 'Top Gun' Scripts MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC ONE LOVE VIBRATION : Rastamen : The roots reggae band has been around for only a couple of years, but has the cumulative experience to be old. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malls Are No Strangers to Big-City Crime JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Peace Bid by Bush : Offers Talks With Iraq Next Week From Times Wire Services
FISHING : Action Got Hot When Water Did DAN STANTON
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Bad Planning Cited in Water Shortage From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ties to Wilson, Persistence Pay Off for Seymour DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
28 States Facing Budget Shortfalls Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Soldiers Kill Arab Woman, Wound 16 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Intoxication Blamed on Too Much Water From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Floods Breach 2 Indiana Levees From Times Wire Services
Southeast : Residents Urged to Recycle Discarded Christmas Trees
NATO Will Deploy 40 Jets to Aid Gulf Effort : Military: The warplanes will help defend Turkey. The action signals a new alliance commitment. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Performances An Opinionated Guide BILL LOCEY
Appointed Junior Senators Quickly Find Obscurity Is Their Destiny : Politics: Official Washington is likely to bestow acceptance only if Seymour is elected in his own right. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery Writer to Give Free Lecture
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : 12 Officers Killed in Rebel Ambush From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cerritos : 4 Possible Sites Considered for Proposed Senior Center
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : No Pressure to Help Keating, Panel Told From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Salvador Rebels Killed Copter Crew on Ground From Associated Press
Ryzhkov's Condition Reported Satisfactory Reuters
Congress Opens, Cancels Recess Over Gulf Crisis From United Press International
Best Outlook: Mild Recovery in 2nd Half of '91 JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Plans Steep Price Rises for Consumer Goods : Economy: No timetable was given. Previous increases sparked angry protests, and the regime retreated. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : MONTANA : Rangers Given OK to Kill Stray Bison From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Dinkins Announces Raises for Workers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Britain Expels 8 Iraqis, Will Deport 67 More From Associated Press
WORLD : Israel Reopens Soviet Consulate From Times Wire Services
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Aquino Seeks Gulf Emergency Powers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Signal Hill : Council Promises to Act on Hilltop Development Plan
These Four Freshmen Have the Coaches Singing Their Praises : Basketball: These 14-year-olds, who have been playing together since the fifth grade, are making their marks on high schoolvarsity teams now. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Persistence, Ties to Wilson Pay Dividends for Seymour : Politics: Some criticize his shifts on offshore drilling, abortion. Governor-elect says he has independent streak. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Seymour Is Wilson's Surprise Choice as Senate Replacement : Successor: Anaheim state senator is a political soul mate of the governor-elect. He may face a tough task in retaining the seat. GEORGE SKELTON and BILL STALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GULF WATCH: Day 154 : A Daily Briefing Paper on Developments in the Crisis
EARTHWATCH : Hold the Wrap : Consumers can send a message to companies by leaving excess packaging at the store. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norwalk : New Ordinance Takes Effect Banning Pushcart Vendors
LOCAL : O.C. Receives Much-Needed Rain From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
WORLD : Dispute Grows in 2 Baltic States From Times Wire Services
Cultural New Year's Party in the Park
Experts Warn of Global Fallout From Warfare : Environment: Scientists say that smoke from blazing Kuwait oil fields could affect the climate. From Reuters
On a Roll : Nothing Like Gliding (or Spilling) Across the Roller Rink MAUREEN BROWN
U.S. Welcomes Gulf Initiative by Europeans NORMAN KEMPSTER and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Long Beach : College Continuation Center for Women Sets Orientation
Westside Shop Can Help Keep Your Wardrobe Shipshape GERI COOK
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Agnos Hopeful for Freeway Reopening From Times Staff and Wire Reports
For the Record
'Thanks' and Photo for Housing Article
Race Isn't an Issue in High Costs of Aquatic Center
Mall Convenience Doesn't Compare to Outlet Savings
Deep Recession May Bankrupt Funds for Jobless in 28 States From Associated Press
Where to Drop In to Drop Off Pounds
Copter Downed, 3 Americans Killed, Rebels Say From Associated Press
EDUCATION : Reading Aloud Is Especially Important for Toddlers, Preschoolers MARY YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Many Covet Seymour's Legislature Seat : State Senate: Four Assembly members and three Orange County supervisors say they will consider running for the vacated office. BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Gate : New Ordinance Sets Limit on Number of Garage Sales
New Resources Chief Raises Hopes : Development: Naming the former Sierra Club executive to the post shows that the Administration takes the threat of unlimited growth seriously, environmentalists say. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : Be It Resolved : World peace, less weight and more reading are among the hopes for 1991. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seymour Is Wilson's Surprise Senate Choice : Successor: Anaheim state senator is a political soul mate of the governor-elect. He may face a tough task in retaining the seat. GEORGE SKELTON and BILL STALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
STATE : Buena Park Ticket Wins Jackpot From Times Wire Services
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Residents Evacuated as Bomb Is Disarmed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO NOTES : January Festival : The Thousand Oaks Library has scheduled three films that focus on racial discrimination. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quakes Swarm Hits Western Nevada; Largest Measures 4.5 From United Press International
Van de Kamp Says Insurance Firms Engaged in Collusion KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attitudes Elaine Reed
Washington's New Mayor Vows to Fight Crime, Drugs : Politics: Sharon Dixon is first black woman to head a major city. She also stresses intention to combat waste, corruption. From Associated Press
U.S. to Remove All Americans From Somalia NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Four Freshmen Have the Coaches Singing Their Praises MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Get Training Exercise to Handle Combat Coverage From Associated Press
'Chaos, Anarchy Coming,' Shevardnadze Predicts : Soviet Union: The foreign minister explains the fears that led him to resign. He criticizes Gorbachev rule. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salaries for Federal Officials Increasing From Associated Press
FASHION : Fiendish Fads : Some outfits can be hazardous to your self-image. AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Extra Tax Payments Help Philadelphia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NIGHT LIFE THE CLUB SCENE : Mellow Time : Former hippies can recapture the protest era Saturday when onetime flower child Donovan performs at the Ventura Theatre. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
White House Concedes U.S. Is in Recession : Economy: To avoid fight with Congress, Administration won't push for tax and budget policy changes that might speed recovery. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young and in Debt : Personal finance: Counselors report that more and more youths are getting in over their heads as banks and credit card firms make it easy to say 'Charge it.' DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gala-Goers Get Hip to Museum at '60s Fest DAVID NELSON
Truck Wreck, Chemical Spill Briefly Close I-5 MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendora Officials Cleared : Government: The D.A. has found no conflict of interest on the part of the mayor, the ex-mayor or the City Council. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Newborn Found in Dumpster From Times Wire Services
Judge Delays U.S. Rule on Community College Tests : Education: He questions whether it applies to enrollees not seeking federal aid. Regulation is designed to reduce defaults on student loans among those without high school diplomas. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building A Better Fire
Paris to Beef Up Corsican Legal System : Violence: France acts to re-establish control after a series of bombings by a separatist group. From United Press International
3 Killed in Utah Fog as 45 Vehicles Collide United Press International
Iranian Ship Inaugurates Trade Link With Qatar Reuters
WORLD : Offering to Gods Is X-Rated From Times Wire Services
Soviet Troops Occupy Printing Plant in Latvia; Workers Protest From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Fire Guts Hawthorne Restaurant From Times Wire Services
Galanter Opposed Ikea Store for Crenshaw : Development: The councilwoman refused to support a plan to include the giant store in a plaza redevelopment because of the traffic it could generate. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bee-proofing Your Home
For The Kids : ENTERTAINMENT : Grown-Up Ally : Bill Harley sings and tells stories that appeal to adults as well as children. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
War Fears Prompt Airlines to Reduce Flights to Israel From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : HUNGARY : Purchase of German Weaponry Sought From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION : Weld Becomes Mass. Governor From Times Wire Services
COLUMN ONE : Aging West Betting on Gambling : Some former mining towns see low-stakes gaming as a last stab at economic salvation. But they may trade a quiet lifestyle for one of garishness and crime. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Rep. Lukens Begins 30-Day Jail Sentence in Sex Offense Case From Associated Press
Nearly Frozen Child Escapes Brain Damage From Associated Press
Aquino Asks Gulf War Emergency Power : Philippines: She wants authority to deal with possible civil unrest if conflict erupts. From Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : INDIANA : Some Levees Fail as Floods Move South From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israeli Blames 'Spoiled' Jews for Tourism Dip Reuters
WORLD : Albanian Exodus Continues From Times Wire Services
Disabled Big Brothers Serve as Friendly Example to Boys : Volunteers: Adults and children with similar disabilities are matched, to show youths that despite limitations, they can lead satisfying lives. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Drug Firms Protest Discounts, Cut East's Supplies Associated Press
Time Has the Two Faces of Bush Covered BOB SIPCHEN
The Over-65 Driver : An Aging Population of Motorists to Bring Changes HERMAN WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loan Default Rate Highest at Dominguez Hills : Education: Compton College default rate of 52.7% also is high among two-year schools. Some campus administrators question the validity of the U.S. Education Department's figures. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Festival of Animation
TV Station's Founder Drops Lawsuit Against Trinity : Litigation: The Tustin-based Christian network had been accused of a 'hostile takeover.' The agreement precludes any future legal action. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Called 'Satan,' 'Crooked' in 'Voice of Free Iraq' Broadcasts Associated Press
Rapist Singleton Begins Serving Year in Florida Jail for Shoplifting From United Press International
STATE : Dead Robber a Sheriff's Veteran From Times Wire Services
Tartikoff and Daughter Hurt in Tahoe Crash From Associated Press
Lighthouse for Folks in Transition : Lifestyles: For 13 years, Freda Amsel's Northridge residence has served as a beacon for people seeking refuge from hard times. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View
Reservists Wait and Wonder--Will They Go or Won't They? ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LABOR : Union Pioneers Home-Buying Aid for Members : Innovative employer-financed trust fund was won under threat of strike. BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
MEDICINE : Pressure Growing to Regulate Infertility Clinics, Surrogates SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Militia Won't Heed Syrian-Backed Beirut WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New DEA Chief Sees 'Glimmer of Hope' : Narcotics: Bonner welcomes report of 45% drop in cocaine use. He warns against any cutback in the expanded U.S. effort against illicit drugs. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buck Ram; Platters Mentor Wrote String of 1950s Hits United Press International
Mrs. Rosalind Alcott; Became a Millionaire MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Stakes in Battle Over Regional Mall Near Pomona MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton : Council Has Final Vote on Police Pay Raise Agreement
Tennis Players' Enthusiasm Rolls Right Over Their Handicaps : Tournaments: Paraplegic and quadriplegic improve their game and win some trophies in the process. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : First Phase of Pike Project to Be Residential and Retail
Free Measles Vaccination Program Gets Shot in Arm : Health care: Long Beach has received a $29,891 grant to help combat the epidemic. One worker is going door-to-door in Latino neighborhoods to publicize the clinics. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whittier Lodge Takes Entries for Elks Scholarships
PEOPLE : The Joy of Dance A Lesson Learned Well EILEEN SONDAK
Folk and Jazz Featured at Peace Concert
Grand Opera, It's Not--but, Then, It Does Include Eggs JACK SMITH
49ers Ponder Life Without George Allen : Football: Coach's death stuns university and supporters, but officials promise a continued commitment to the program. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Filial Gumbo : Neville Brothers Are Scions of New Orleans Tradition ... and Spice MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Peter Sellers Is the Life of 'The Party' ROBERT ROHWER
Pomona Gunplay Down, Police Say
Fire Stations Reach to Satellite for Training Films JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Seniors Still Look Down on Freshmen, Who Defiantly Retort, 'Eat My Shorts!' : The Class Struggle Rages On UCILIA WANG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ucilia Wang is a senior at University High School, where she writes for Sword and Shield, the student news magazine
RESTAURANT REVIEW CAFE BASQUE : Rustic Feast : The atmosphere is warm and cheerful, while the hearty food speaks well of its Pyrenees roots. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLIPBOARD : HOW TO SEND PACKAGES AND LETTERS TO GIs IN THE PERSIAN GULF DALLAS M. JACKSON
Local Clubs Are Targeted Toward Fun for the Whole Family : Archery: Although the equipment can be costly, enrollment fees are inexpensive. JEFF MEYERS
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Sports: Does It Carry Too Much Weight on Campus?
First Lady of Modern Movement : Martha Graham's Power Springs Eternal in Her Most Cherished Ballet CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
SENIORS : A Scout Forever : Working with the Boy Scouts or similar groups lets volunteers share their experience with youths. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fumes at Fairfax Bank Branch Linked to Old Gas Spill : Hazardous waste: Geological tests find the fumes are not related to underground methane deposits that have led to fires and explosions. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Group Aims to Green Attitudes on Rain Forests
PERFORMANCE ART : Streetwise Actors Relating Scenes From Skid Row ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
Two Men Hailed for Apprehending Hit-and-Run Driver JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUNDS ABOUT TOWN KRONOS QUARTET : Time Changes : The string group that's redefining its own musical label will play a sampler of its works. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FIREWOOD : Hot Commodity : It's abundant, relatively low-priced and going up in smoke. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancher Will Fight Big Fine for Dumping : Malibu: Water board says potentially hazardous wastes dumped on an Encinal Canyon ranch may threaten drinking supplies. The owner says he's the one being dumped on. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taping of Confessions Is 'Disturbing' Trend
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Ritz, Rex Come Out Swinging to Please Crowd ANN CONWAY
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Town Tenor : Opera star Gary Lakes once studied at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. MAJA RADEVICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach : ARCO Plans to Pump New Life Into Sagging Oil Field
To Diet Or Not to Diet CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEEWARE : The sweet life is becoming a memory as beekeepers get stung by predatory insects and recurring drought. STEVE KEEVA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ethnic Stew in an All-American Pot MAX JACOBSON
Stereotypes Don't Give the Complete Picture of Older Driver Safety HERMAN WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Blacks, the Catholic Priesthood : DESEGREGATING THE ALTAR: The Josephites and the Struggle for Black Priests 1871-1960 by Stephen J. Ochs , Louisiana State University Press, $39.95, 500 pages HUSTON HORN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Richard Eder is on vacation. Horn is a priest ordained by the Episcopal Church. and
Dieting Isn't the Sure Way to Healthy Weight CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teens Know the Best Stores--and Which Are for 'Old Fogies' BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bowmen Stalk Prey but Spill No Blood in Simulated Hunts : Archery: Malibu club conducts roving-style target practice for bow and arrow enthusiasts. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Draft: If There's a War, There's a Way : Military: If compulsory service is revived, officials say their 'equal opportunity' system can be put into action almost overnight and place 100,000 civilians in training within a month. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A More Manageable Zoo : Santa Ana's Menagerie May Be Smaller Than the Other Guys', but It's Distinguished CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Restaurateurs Tell What's Cooking BEVERLY BUSH SMITH
It's All-American Fare at Gentleman's Choice DAVID NELSON
Fans Rally to Save Coach's Job : Sports: Arcadia football Coach Alan Kaylor says he was asked to resign after the team had a losing season. Supporters are trying to get him reinstated. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warning Issued on Disease Spread by Fleas From Rats
BOOKS & AUTHORS : Children Save World in 'Heart of Valor' DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rib Ticklers : Denny Johnston Sticks With the Duke, but Now Finds Room for Zamfir DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition.
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rehabilitating Sen. McCarthy
Redondo Con Man to Be Arraigned in Stock Fraud SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EL TORO : 7th Bank Branch Robbed in a Month
Placentia, Orange Police Probe Shooting Death : Crime: Drive-by incident on New Year's Day capped a night of violence in which seven other people were injured. JAMES M. GOMEZ and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : City Seeks to Pay Unclaimed Funds GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Reform in Vietnam Seen Aiding U.S. : Foreign relations: Congressman says continued positive changes could lead to normal trade between the two countries. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Sanitation Official to Retire in June CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
OJAI : Junior High Installs Homework Hotline THIA BELL
COUNTYWIDE : CHP Reports Arrests of 51 Drunk Drivers GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Pacific Storm May Provide a Rainy Day for Southland ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
THOUSAND OAKS : Rally to Protest Bush's Gulf Actions JAMES E. FOWLER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE GULF CRISIS : Town Meetings Warn Against War : A new senator brings an angry message from the heartland: Give other options a chance before spilling American blood. PAUL DAVID WELLSTONE, Paul David Wellstone, a Farmer-Labor Democrat and political science professor at Carleton College, defeated incumbent Rudy Boschwitz in November.
Port Of Hueneme Cargo
2 Newborns Are Found Dead in Trash Can
Antonovich Nominates Palmdale Resident
Lottery Results
Water Main Break in Glendale Causes Part of San Fernando Road to Collapse
Budget Medicine All Too Poisonous : Don't squeeze the poor and helpless any more
Bates Ponders 'What If's' After 4 Terms in Congress : Politics: Loss to Cunningham in 44th District race leaves him pondering future as he leaves Washington. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Workshop to Focus on Mideast History
Inch of Rain Is on the Way, Forecasters Say : Weather: The storm that is picking up warm moisture from the tropics isn't expected to bring the Arctic cold and winds that hit last month. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coastal Panel's Staff Recommends Rejection of Malibu Sewer Project RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joy Ride
Federal, State Officials Assess Crop Damage : Freeze: The head of the California agriculture department says he will recommend declaring an emergency statewide. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Try to Let the Shows Go On
All Is Not Roses as Adoption Plea by Boy Aboard Float Fails BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rehabilitating Sen. McCarthy
New World Order
Rehabilitating Sen. McCarthy
Bias Charges Against LAPD
Bias Charges Against LAPD
A Plea for Sanity
Rehabilitating Sen. McCarthy
Oceanside
Theater Will Try to Weed Out the Wicked : Proposal: After last week's violence at a rap show, theater owners plan to screen prospective performers to try to keep out troublemakers. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robber Is Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison
Burglars Knew What They Liked at Leucadia Art Gallery JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acting Director Named to Planning Department
A Center Fielder and Team Player : Wilson picks Orange County politician John Seymour for Senate
Hounds That Survived Fire Are Hunting for a Home KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Fight Creation of Review Panel MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Clubs' Tree-Planting Campaign Begins
ANAHEIM : 4-Hour CPR Class to Be Held Jan. 26
MOORPARK : Orion Nebula Stars in Astronomy Show GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Energy Policy
CENTRAL : Orange County 1990/1991 RESOLUTIONS
Fire at Marina Guts One Boat, Chars Another From United Press International
OXNARD : Man Found in Field Died of Stab Wound CAROL WATSON
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : 120-M.P.H. Chase Leads to 'Chop Shop' GEBE MARTINEZ and JAMES GOMEZ
San Diego
High-Stepper Aids Troubled Youth HERBERT J. VIDA
Phone in Remote Area Could Save Lives : Communications: It will be the first for a 45-mile stretch of California 33. Mountains and a lack of lines precluded earlier service. THIA BELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In 2 Years, Charges Up 64% at Area Courthouse : San Fernando: Officials are at a loss to explain the increase in the number of criminal filings, which is the largest shown by any Superior Court district in the county. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Family Homeless After Electrical Fire MATT LAIT
Carson City Executive Resigns After Contract Tiff : Government: A controversial revamping of the parks department is blamed for his strained relations with the City Council. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$100,000 House Fire Started by Candles
COUNTYWIDE : Christmas Tree Recycling Continues MARY ANNE PEREZ
OJAI VALLEY : Board Backs State Water Importation THIA BELL
Salvadorans Are Encouraged to Apply for INS Program
SANTA ANA : 2 Trustees Ask D.A. to Probe Swap Meet GREG HERNANDEZ
Make Way for the New Guard : Two largely black City Council districts are suddenly up for grabs
CLIPBOARD : Home Sale Prices
Yale Whiffenpoofs to Perform at Norris Theatre
ORANGE : Triplets to Change Family's Life in 1991 ANITA CAL
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Breaking a Cycle of Abuse
Hunting
Ember From Chimney Sparks $500,000 Fire
Rainfall Expected to Begin Today, Last Through Friday
OXNARD : Council to Discuss Cruising Complaints HUGO MARTIN
Bias Charges Against LAPD
Building's Decay Could KO Youth Club : Boxing: Supporters of La Colonia center fear that it will be closed if the city of Oxnard cannot find money for repairs, expected to cost $325,000. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : $162,500 Pledged for UCI Fellowship KRISTINA LINDGREN
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Is Accused of Stalling Renovation BILL BILLITER
Man Rescues His Family but Dies in Fire : Tragedy: He went back into burning home to place an emergency 911 call and is overcome by smoke. LOUIS SAHAGUN and EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hotel Death Blamed on Faulty Heater ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Firs Are Flying at Christmas Tree Disposal Sites GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA's Plan for Dump Site Off P.V. Peninsula Stirs Concerns : Environment: The federal agency wants to designate 650 acres as a permanent dumping ground for dredged mud and sand. Some fear that this could threaten commercial and recreational fishing grounds. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Wetlands Group to Hear Oil Man BILL BILLITER
SANTA PAULA : Blaze Damages Fire Official's House CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
COUNTYWIDE : Supervisor Released From Intensive Care JIM NEWTON
Party Guest Sought for Questioning in Robbery : Ojai: Police believe that a man invited to the New Year's Eve gathering knew two intruders who forced their way inside. One was fatally shot. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
To the Moon for Menudo! : Education: Why do so few Latinos go into scientific fields? Does the culture work against it? C. J. SALGADO, C. J. Salgado, a senior physics major at Cal State Los Angeles, hopes eventually to teach on the college level. He was at Los Alamos on a Department of Energy fellowship for minority access to energy-related research.
Man Held in Slaying of Boy, 8, Denies Sex Charges : Trials: Prosecutors remain tight-lipped about informant's statements to investigators concerning former day-care employee Gregory Scott Smith. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lujan Misleading Public on Yosemite Plans, Two Charge ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defeated Sheriff Candidate Drown Takes Job With Drug-Gang Unit in D.A.'s Office MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Digre Digs In : New Children's Services Chief Arrives in L.A., Goes Right to Work SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reasons Sought for Shooting of 2 Torrance Teen-Agers in Home JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Air Pollution Penalties
Latest Contingent of Reservists Leaves Garden Grove for Desert Shield Duty ERIC LICHTBLAU
Court to Assign All Capital Cases to 3 Judges Only ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acting Up : Movie: A 7-year-old chosen from 2,000-plus applicants to appear in 'Kindergarten Cop' is nonchalant about his star status. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Boat Firm Fined for Waste Violations MARLA CONE
Jury Could Urge Death for Soviet Soldier : Courts: Final arguments heard in the penalty phase for an army deserter convicted of killing an Estonian activist in 1988. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Council to Vote on Booze Ban at Beaches, Parks : Alcohol: The success of drinking restrictions at La Jolla Shores encourages a new attempt to totally eliminate drinking at many recreational areas. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Homicides Reported in Area in December
Smile! But Don't Touch His Cameras : Photography: Bernward Thorsch focuses much affection on his vintage camera collection on display in his Studio City store. Some were made before World War II in a European factory owned by his family. IRIS SCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS 'Safe Haven' May Carry Risk of Deportation, Salvadorans Warned : Immigration: People who have fled El Salvador's civil war may at last apply for asylum, but Congress could decline to renew the rules in 18 months. MARIA NEWMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rehabilitating Sen. McCarthy
Rehabilitating Sen. McCarthy
JAPAN WATCH : Park Ploy
VENTURA : 'Blue Ice' Studied to Cool County Offices MAJA RADEVICH
Robert F. Brunzell; Police Detective
Man Stabs Bus Rider, Then Slits Own Throat
The Natural World Continues to Die
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE GULF CRISIS : Reservists Play Waiting Game : Members of a Los Alamitos maintenance unit practice with the tools of war, try to whip aging bodies into shape and agonizingly wait for orders to ship out. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilting Floats Rest as Crowds Parade : Tournament of Roses: About 100,000 people gather for a close-up look before the floral exhibits are hauled away. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAX's Big Problem Is on the Ground : Clean air: It's the region's pollution hot spot, so the airport must reduce vehicular traffic. MARY NICHOLS, Mary Nichols is senior staff attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Fumes From Grill May Have Killed Man
VENTURA : Resident Holds Intruder for Police GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Driver in Teen-Ager's Slaying Convicted of Murder
OXNARD : 60-Year-Old Woman Hurt in Crash Dies CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
EDUCATION : Reading Aloud Benefits Toddlers, Preschoolers MARY YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Yarber teaches journalism and English at an area high school. She writes an occasional column on education for The Times
Photographer Helps Children Focus on Positive NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Get Nowhere Fast With Ferrari Trade PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Pleads Innocent to Beating Children
Jean L. Hartman; Dance Studio Owner
Homeowners Sue Over Sinking Houses Built on Old Garbage Dump : Simi Valley: The residents say trash under the lots is decomposing, causing the foundations to shift and crack. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Columbus School to Receive Computer
SAN CLEMENTE : Rundown Areas to Be Cleaned Up
Condo Owners Sue Builder Over Defects in Units : Hidden Canyon: Residents complain that the 6-year-old project has been plagued with leaky roofs, cracks and falling tiles. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planners Ask Supervisors to Approve Smithcliffs : Development: Opponents of the 26-home project say it would endanger a butterfly roosting area, increase traffic and burden Laguna Beach's city services. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF CRISIS : 10 Clerics Urge Bush to Pursue Diplomacy LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Case in Plot to Kill Police, D.A. Says : Law enforcement: Officials say they lack evidence against alleged Van Nuys gang members. Two are charged with lesser offenses and a third is released. PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farrell Cites Family in Bowing Out : Politics: The council veteran might have faced a tough reelection race. He endorses Mark Ridley-Thomas to succeed him in 8th District. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Them Deviled Beef Bones JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Tofu! Tofu! Tofu! JONATHAN GOLD
After the Excess . . . DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Soup's On ABBY MANDEL
Broccoli, Anyone? ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Bites Back: Issues of 1990 DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Produce: What Survived? BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wine and Your Wallet DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Food for the Blues MARION CUNNINGHAM
TOP 10 : In the course of a year we test and taste hundreds of recipes. These were our favorites in 1990. : The Best of 1990 : Winners: Our favorite recipes of last year. RUTH REICHL, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Yes! A Recipe for Scrambled Eggs ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweets Without Sugar TONI TIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Perrier's Share of U.S. Market Off About 50% Associated Press
Retail / Tourism Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : 1st Interstate Cuts Prime Rate From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : News Rack Will Make Change From Times Wire Services
Diplomacy Rumor Lowers Oil Prices Associated Press
Retail / Tourism Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Toyota Is Wheels Car of Year From Times Wire Services
Stocks Retreat; Dow Off 37.13, Most in 2 Months From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Law Affects Australia Investors From Times Wire Services
Retail / Tourism Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. OKs 15 R.I. Credit Unions From Times Wire Services
Big Retailers Confirm Slow Yuletide Sales From Associated Press
Agriculture Officials View Crop Damage as Prelude to Getting Federal Loan Help JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Designing a Database as the Pros Do RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Dense-Pac Restructures Debt
Car Sales Fall Sharply in Mid-December AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dividend Payouts Reflect Tightening of Economy in '90 TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sales Rise as Affordability Gains : Economy: Falling prices in a weak market put housing within reach of more consumers. From United Press International
Most Big Banks Cut Prime Rate Half a Point : Finance: The decline to 9.5% isn't expected to spur borrowing because of Mideast war fears and concern over the budget deficit. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL / TOURISM : 16-Year-Old 'Prize' Was Just the Thing in Brea Mall Drawing Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
In Bad Times, the Boss Is Always (Grrrrrrr) Right, Consultant Advises Employees United Press International
U.S. Gains Ground in World Chip Market : Technology: But three Japanese firms remain at the top, a research firm found. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toys R Us Says Christmas Sales Fell From a Year Ago From Associated Press
For Topps, Success Is in the Cards : Promotion: In fighting increased competition, the company will include valuable specimens from its past in the packs it distributes this year. JILL ARABAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
American, Citing Alleged Sickout, to Lay Off Workers : Airlines: Pilots claim the Dallas carrier, which plans to drop 92 daily flights, is using them as scapegoats and would have made the cuts anyway. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENERGY : Oil Prices Fall on Rumors of Mideast Peace Initiative From Reuters
Mortgage Firm Vows to Avoid Bankruptcy : Lending: Pioneer Mortgage is under fire by investors and is being audited by the California Department of Real Estate. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Healthy Environment for Applied Science MICHAEL SCHRAGE
MIT Students Get Taste of the Sweet Life : Engineering: Four undergraduates earned top grades on their final assignment by finding faster, cheaper ways to coat M&M candies. From Associated Press
Landmark to Sell Prime Real Estate to Private Interests TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Carolina High-Tech Park Still Growing : Industry: Another 1,000 workers will join 33,000 employed in a wide variety of labs, plants, institutes and government agencies on land where cotton and tobacco once grew. JOHN BURGESS, THE WASHINGTON POST
STOCKS : Market Starts '91 With Loss; Dow Off 23.02 From Staff and Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Baby Formula Price Rig Alleged From Times Wire Services
Cash Crisis for Rhode Island Savers : Banking: The closure of 45 financial institutions in the state leaves many consumers wondering how they'll pay their bills. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fitness Clubs Trim Their Prices in Annual Post-Holiday Ad Blitz ANNE MICHAUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Method Found for Recycling Juice Boxes : Environment: Two firms team up to prove that the containers can be reused--and that money can be made on it. TERENCE FINAN, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Attendance at Theme Parks Down in '90 : Attractions: There were fewer visitors to Disneyland, San Diego's Sea World and Universal Studios Hollywood. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Marriott Investor Group Seeks Bankruptcy : Hotel: The bid for protection from creditors temporarily stops a foreclosure sale. The facility has been for sale since early last spring. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Accuses American Savings of 'Redlining' : Thrifts: The S&L denies claims by the Greenlining Coalition that it has a poor lending record in minority areas. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revco Bankruptcy Report Holds Buyout Parties Liable DONNA K.H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arco Chemical Fined for Fatal Explosion From United Press International
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