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What happened on December 04, 1992
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THE FORGOTTEN SHOPPER : TV Role Models : Stars Over 50 Know What's Flattering--and What to Avoid BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drawing on New Image : For the CalArts animation students, the Disney connection is a double-edged sword. Now efforts are being made to cut the department's isolation from the rest of the school. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE FORGOTTEN SHOPPER : Finding the Labels That Cater to the Mature Woman CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Commander Served as Desert Storm Chief of Staff ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Responding to the Issues : Works exhibited at the Finegood gallery consider various developments and dilemmas of life in Los Angeles. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. and
Bootleg Cellular Phones Are Dialing Up a Fortune : Fraud: 'No-bill' devices spread nationwide after emerging in Southland. Safeguards do not always work. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AN APPRECIATION : Emilio Pucci Meant Prints and Privilege in the '60s MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
WRAPTURES : Slim, form-fitting sweaters are back--in all their elegance KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Sizes Promise to Make Dressing Less of a Hassle GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dark Suits and Square Glasses BETTY GOODWIN
THEATER : 'Carol' With a Different Tune : CSUN staging of Doris Baizley's adaptation puts a twist on Dickens' holiday classic. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times
If You Can't Repeat Anything Nice . . .
Winter Storm Moves Into the Southland ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Definitive : Drought Puts a Damper on Raingear JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Environmental Expert Accused of Toxic Dumping From a Times Staff Writer
Lawmakers' Fracas Disrupts Russian Congress : Politics: Members were just letting off steam, some say. But others see it as the opening round in a battle for power. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berkeley Student Workers Defy Order to End Strike From Associated Press
Eu Weighs Fines for Donors to Wilson Race CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Uses 2-Track Plan to Project Public Image : Politics: President-elect casts himself as a man of the people while appealing to Washington's Establishment. RONALD BROWNSTEIN and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Notes on Neckwear WILLIAM KISSEL
UC Irvine Hosts ADD Conference
18 Whites Injured in S. Africa Bombing Associated Press
Officials Call Hinckley a Threat, Oppose Bid for Holiday Leaves From Associated Press
Group Seeks to Inform Girls About Norplant From Associated Press
Nader's Group Contests Georgia Senate Runoff From Associated Press
Bush Asks Yeltsin Aid to Finish Nuclear Pact : Diplomacy: President is making effort to complete treaty on strategic weapons before term ends. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Calls for Outside Counsel to Investigate Sen. Packwood From Associated Press
A Christmastime Mercy Mission for the Marines : Somalia: Camp Pendleton is abuzz with speculation about another holiday away from home. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egypt Court Sentences 8 Muslims to Death Times Wire Services
Funding by AQMD Is Assailed : Environment: Agency will award $10 million for clean air programs aimed at lowering vehicle emissions. But critics question the merit of many of the costly plans. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Israel Cracks Down on Islamic Groups Reuters
Crime Soaring in Russia Associated Press
Justices OK AIDS Tests for Inmates : Law: State Supreme Court overturns appellate panel, says sex offenders already behind bars can be subjected to HIV screening. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
A Different Look at Reasoning
A Different Look at Reasoning
Promise to Beef Up Ethics Rules Plagues Clinton Staff : Transition: Aides are worried that strict standards may keep many potential appointees from government service. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Peacekeepers Freed in Cambodia Associated Press
Chinese-British Hong Kong Pacts Appear in Peril DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blasts Hurt 64 in English City; Police Blame IRA WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE WORD ON WHAT'S HIP AND WHAT'S HYPE. : Bow Wow ROSE APODACA
FASHION : Elevating the Platform Story ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marines May Be Deployed by the Weekend MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Protest Shooting Reuters
Bodywear From the Ultimate Body Barer? GARRY ABRAMS
DESIGN : Deck the Halls on the Cheap : Local arts and crafts experts offer classes full of tips for trimming trees and festooning holiday regalia without spending a king's ransom. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski writes regularly for Valley Life.
Stockdale Says He Doubts Any POWs Were Left MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belated Kudos for Men Behind the Stooges
Winter Storm Moves Into the Southland ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genetic Test Trees Stolen in Oregon Reuters
Bradley Plan Seeks to Calm City During Trials : Volunteers: Teams working at community level will try to avert unrest over the King and Denny cases. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hindus Gather to Build Temple at Disputed Site Associated Press
Fund to Lower Vehicle Emissions Called 'Boondoggle' : Smog: A Costa Mesa firm would get about $37,000 per issue for newsletter. O.C. would get about $722,000. Critics say program would do little to improve air. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Weather Interferes With Space Shuttle Experiments From Associated Press
STAGE REVIEW : No Life in 'Penny's People' : The characters in the Gypsy Playhouse production are little more than caricatures who fail to save the simplistic script. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Colors, Lines and Prints Make More of a Statement Than Wearer Might Perceive BARBARA DENATALE
Judge Accused of Mafia Ties Kills Himself : Italy: Jurist's death stuns officials on a day when an aggressive police campaign brings major arrests in Sicily and southern Italy. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warning on Polio in the Netherlands Associated Press
Serbs Veto Panic's Presidential Candidacy : Politics: Orange County businessman is ruled ineligible on basis of residency requirement. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Convicted in Abandonment of Ill Father From Associated Press
Block Denies Policy Change on Discipline KENNETH REICH
Gov. Chiles OKs Tomahawk Missile Tests Over Florida Associated Press
Dancers Return to the Swing of Things--for Prizes and Fun SUSAN JAQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DESIGN : Creating a Perfect Yule Sight : Interior designers are sprucing up their own homes and businesses for the holidays. They say decorations need not be expensive to look attractive. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski is a regular contributor to Valley Life. and
COLUMN ONE : Flying in the Face of Turbulence : With the aerospace giants in decline, scientists and engineers are launching their own firms--providing opportunities for talented workers and a silver lining for the Southland. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Marines Join Scramble for Deployment LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Said to Sell Pakistan Dangerous New Missiles JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PEOPLE : Getting Religion : Parents are increasingly trying to introduce their children to activities at churches and synagogues at a young age. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times
5.2 Aftershock Jolts Big Bear KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE / SEISMOLOGY : Seattle Was Site of Big Ancient Quake, Study Says MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
PEACE : A Farewell to Arms in El Salvador : Country's demobilization leaves rebels vulnerable, skilled only in warfare. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fair Opening Draws In the Local Art Crowd BILL HIGGINS
New Orleans Connection for the Fire & Ice Ball JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Riverside County Sued Over Plans for Huge Landfill TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Guard to End Patrols of Florida Highway From Associated Press
Gene Therapy OKd for Cystic Fibrosis Patients : Health: Federal panel's approval of experiments will be technique's first test against a widespread disease. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Prison Chief Expected to Resign Soon Due to Illness RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Red, Red Christmas JOANNA DENDEL
U.S.-Led Force OKd for Somalia : Relief: Security Council authorizes unprecedented operation to shunt warlords aside and get aid to starving millions. The U.N. will be a major expedition partner. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worth the Trip : These two spots are in downtown L.A., but the garments--from sport to dress-up--put the parking fees in perspective. GERI COOK
Great Expectations CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Appealing to the Artie Crowd : Revered clarinetist and bandleader Shaw will explain his views on music in a 'talking concert/recital' at CSUN. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
A Great Place to Read in a 24-Hour Town JEANNINE STEIN
Wedin, Ex-Brea Mayor, Wins Jury Acquittal MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PEOPLE : Proxy Eyes and Ears : CSUN proctors serve as vital communication links for disabled students at test-taking time. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for Valley Life. and
COVER STORY : Generations of craftsmen keep biblical stories alive in stained-glass masterpieces. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly for The Times.
PRIVATIZATION : Yes, Everything Must Go! Italy Ponders State Selloff WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pillow Talk Isn't Hot Enough ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Bill to Ban Assisted Suicides OKd by Michigan Legislature From Associated Press
School Principal's Drug Arrest Creates Shock and Anger From Associated Press
A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Doggie Laundromat SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sheriff's Dept. Concedes on 2 Sex Bias Suits FAYE FIORE and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Head-On Collision in Twentynine Palms Kills Four People Associated Press
Outline Lips in Darker Color for a Perkier Pucker JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Standby in Good Standing : Though not for the ultra-hip, Pavillon offers high-quality food and fair prices. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Understanding Kids With Attention Deficit Disorder JEANNE WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Computer Chip Workers Risk Miscarriages JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Judge Accused of Mafia Ties Commits Suicide WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Millions of Gallons of Oil Spilled Off Northwest Spain : Environment: A Greek tanker crashes on rocks in fog. An explosion starts an inferno near the shore. From Associated Press
Waste-by-Rail Solution Gets on Track : Garbage: Trash is loaded onto trains and shipped from the City of Commerce to an eastern Utah landfill in a demonstration touted as part of the answer to Los Angeles County's disposal woes. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Pianist Arranges Outing With Big Band : Tom Garvin, who has composed for 'The Tonight Show,' will perform at the Moonlight Tango Cafe in Sherman Oaks. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for The Times.
READINGS : Writers' Bloc : A local chapter of a scribes' association meets monthly to network and hear presentations on an array of topics. SUSAN HEEGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Heeger writes regularly for The Times.
The label may say Halston or Bugatti, but the company that makes many of America's ties is nowhere near New York or Milan. Surprise, it's right here in Los Angeles. : Knots Landing WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sex Abuse Case Against Ex-Priest Is Settled : Accord: 68 men and women will receive 'very significant' compensation from the Roman Catholic Church. Criminal charges are pending. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Seeing Life Through Mud-Colored Glasses : NO CURE FOR CANCER, by Denis Leary , Anchor Books/Doubleday $8; 160 pages CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Different Look at Reasoning
Who Says You Have to Act Helpless, Too?
If You Can't Repeat Anything Nice . . .
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Cutting a Bad Deal : Yuletide: A man who illegally sawed down a Christmas tree in Angeles National Forest gets trimmed for $400 when he is caught by rangers. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : 15 Suspects Arrested in Narcotics Sweep ERIC YOUNG
Vote Could Lift Curtain on Live Stage : Theater: L.A. redevelopment agency approves $250,000 for troupe to begin renovating El Portal theater. It would be first Actors Equity-size site since '66. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOPANGA CANYON : County Grants Permit to Elysium Fields Nudist Camp
Rain Falls Along With Temperatures MAIA DAVIS
The Best of America, The Best of Bush : There is no oil, or military advantage, to be had in Somalia
DANA POINT : Man Fatally Hurt When Hit by Car
Meeting Fails to Bring Teachers, District Closer : Education: A two-hour session with a mediator yields no progress. Both sides continue to press legal actions. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Effort Launched to Reduce Costs of Liability Suits : Government: City attorney calls for reforms to curb jury awards, which cost Los Angeles $42.5 million last fiscal year. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Inquiry Urged Over Ex-Official's Hiring FRED ALVAREZ
LOS ANGELES : Six Youth Groups Given Surplus Olympics Funds
Agency Leads Campaign to Retake Funds Used by State : Finances: Calleguas water district plans to file a precedent-setting lawsuit over the budget-balancing transfers. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA : City Workers Get Emergency Training JEFF PRUGH
Christmas List of What We Need and Not What We Want DANA PARSONS
Words of Warning From Man Who Conquered Everest CARLA RIVERA
COSTA MESA : Inspector Also Guide at OCC Building Site BERT ELJERA
Storm Headed Toward County May Bring Rain, High Winds CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : Beer, Wine Sales Approval Reversed DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
A Taste Of The South Bay : Dining Spots in Your Area MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
Snyder Denies Any Link to Money Probe : Ethics: Lawyers are trying to halt efforts to look at the excouncilman's bank records in money-laundering inquiry. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide Bus Pass System Suggested to Increase Ridership : Transit: Transportation Commission staff supports a consultant's conclusion. Service operators raise questions. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASA Chief Promises to Build 'New' Space Agency MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Rain Fills Shelters With the Homeless : Social services: Three havens recently opened. Only 160 beds are available for a population of at least 1,850. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Metrolink and Public Transit
Search of Clinton Passport File
Streisand on AIDS
Trade With Japan
Search of Clinton Passport File
Metrolink and Public Transit
Gridlock Solution
Metrolink and Public Transit
Search of Clinton Passport File
SAN CLEMENTE : Benedict Succeeds Anderson as Mayor ANNA CEKOLA
Motorist Killed as Truck Flips on I-5
Streisand on AIDS
With a Stroke of the Presidential Pen : Vital and historic free-trade treaty with Mexico and Canada will clear yet another barrier
Motorcycle Driver Dies After Accident
PACOIMA : Coroner Rules Out Heart Attack in Train Accident
PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEW ADMINISTRATION : The Opposition Extends a Hand : Clinton will have GOP support in Congress if he keeps his 'new breed' image; if he defers to his party's liberals, forget it. DAVID DREIER, Rep. David Dreier (R-La Verne) represents the 28th Congressional District
SANTA PAULA : Artists' Visions of City to Be Displayed PATRICK McCARTNEY
Visiting Student From Nigeria Left Lasting Mark on American Teacher LYNNE LANDWEHR, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
SIMI VALLEY : School's Courts May Get Resurfaced STEPHANIE STASSEL
What to Do on The Weekends
Antonovich, Ward Get Into Political Debate at Trial JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beilenson Outspent GOP's McClintock by 4-3 Margin : Elections: The report underscores congressman's new fund-raising prowess. Rep.-elect McKeon spent almost four times as much as his rival. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search of Clinton Passport File
GRANADA HILLS : Celebrities to Ride in Holiday Parade JULIE TAMAKI
NEWPORT BEACH : Students Share Bounty With Others MIMI KO
BREA : Santa May Be Making Two Trips MATT LAIT
COSTA MESA : Police Identify Man Found Shot to Death
COUNTYWIDE : 2 Student Essayists to Ride Rose Float JON NALICK and MIMI KO
Obituaries
LOPEZ CANYON : Landfill Closure Plan to Be Studied MAYERENE BARKER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Troupe Gets Funding OK for Major Valley Theater
CHP Gathers Data at School Bus Crash Site : Investigation: Another bus is put through paces at San Marcos intersection, whose signal is called complex but efficient. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shoots Cashier at Drive-Through
OXNARD : United Express to Offer Flights to LAX FRED ALVAREZ
Young Slaying Suspect Believed Victim Killed Mother, Lawyer Says MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Hid Rape Charges, Police Allege : Burbank: The convalescent facility may have unlawfully concealed allegations that a male nurse attacked a 73-year-old woman patient. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Injured in Lake Forest Car Bombing FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : Diversity Is Theme of Holiday Parade SHELBY GRAD
Voice Sought for Alondra Park Neighbors : Government: Residents of the unincorporated community hope that the election of an advisory town council will give them greater input in county matters. STACY WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Helps Aerospace Workers Cope With Layoffs : Economy: Therapists show victims of defense industry cuts how to deal with feelings of displacement, bolster self-esteem and restore hope. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHERMAN OAKS : Businessman to Pay $400,000 in Fraud JULIE TAMAKI
Simple Success : Caltech Student Wins Annual Contest With an Uncomplicated, Effective Gizmo EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dumped Chemicals Could Have Killed, Prosecutors Say MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metrolink and Public Transit
OXNARD : Bike Rider Hit by Motorcycle Dies RON SOBLE
If Worlds Collide : Southland Scientists Offer Ways to Avoid an Asteroid Accident MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : New Mayor to Take City Hall to People DEBRA CANO
OXNARD : Deputy Run Over in Parking Lot; Man Is Arrested MAIA DAVIS
A Currency Named Trust : Newport-Mesa embezzlement scandal threatens to cost the schools much more than money
ORANGE : Judge Lifts Order Restraining Writer
Obituaries
Scripps Signs $300-Million Agreement : Medicine: Under deal, research institute will give right of first refusal to Sandoz Pharmaceuticals. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH-CENTRAL LOS ANGELES : Liquor Store Damaged in Riots Allowed to Rebuild
An Education Made in Japan : Schools: Students learn U.S. customs, but the emphasis on excelling is clearly Japanese at an academy in Palos Verdes Estates. The demanding curriculum is designed to keep students on par with their counterparts in Tokyo and elsewhere. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Christmas Tree Rush : Despite Slow Start, Sales Are Expected to Be at Least as Good as Last Year's DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roth Secretary Testifies Before Grand Jury : Inquiry: Receptionist is granted immunity but isn't under suspicion. Two other employees may be called in probe of county supervisor. ERIC LICHTBLAU and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
La Jolla Holdup Accomplice Tells of Planning by Gang DON STANZIANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PLATFORM : 'Sex' by the Peek DOROTHY IBSEN is the owner of the Fahrenheit 451 bookstore/coffeehouse in Laguna Beach. She comments on Madonna's controversial new book, "Sex," which features graphic photos of the singer and is sealed in Mylar. The book, which went on sale Oct. 21, brought crowds to bookstores across the country. Ibsen told The Times: and
5 to Be Tried in Attack on Migrant Camp : Crime: Three Latino men were beaten with baseball bats after alleged rape in Alpine. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Man Arrested in House Swindle Case PATRICK McCARTNEY
District to Disband Committee Studying College Campus Police MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fatal Confrontation : Crime: The owner of an Oxnard convenience store shoots and kills a teen-ager during a robbery attempt. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSEUMS : Celebrating the holiday the old-fashioned way.
Court Proceedings Replay 1988 Election Campaign : Trial: Supervisor Mike Antonovich and former board member Baxter Ward again argue their opposing positions on the issues of the '80s. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : City Controller Questions Amount of Overtime Pay
Bridge Ace Makes His Bid With a Computer Version MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Williams Reverses Firing of Civilian Police Employee by Gates : LAPD: The woman had scuffled with two officers in 1991 at Parker Center. The chief has recommended a 90-day suspension instead. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big, Big Chorus : Yorba Linda Music Program Features 120 Student Voices SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Key Road Project Nears Completion MAIA DAVIS
Nation Gets a Look at Mudslinging, Gender Bending of Mayoral Race TONY PERRY
Life Sentence Given in 2 General Dynamics Shootings From Associated Press
NEWPORT BEACH : Hearing Delayed in Charity Theft Case LILY DIZON
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Rebuild Maxwell's, Panel Recommends ROBERT BARKER
LAGUNA HILLS : Woman Jogger Escapes Attacker
Malathion Spraying Planned for Oceanside From Associated Press
LOS ANGELES : Pep Boys to Pay $50,000 in Lawsuit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SANTA CLARITA : Travel Times on Metrolink Reduced JULIE TAMAKI
Doctor's Prints Found at Torture Site, Court Told JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff Bans Sexual-Orientation Bias ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Small Grid Dynasty to End : Pop Warner Team Won National Title, 3 Championships ALEX MURASHKO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're a Couple of NBA Diamonds With Rough Edges : Pro basketball: Dennis Rodman, Brian Williams have talent and troubles. ANTHONY COTTON, WASHINGTON POST
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Garden Grove
Women's Tournament : Features UCI vs. Tulane
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Nordhoff Hitter Packs a Punch Off Court, Too
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Arches Of Gold Sets Mark for 6 1/2 Furlongs BOB MIESZERSKI
Ankle May Keep Grossman Out
Clippers Steal Some of O'Neal's Thunder, 122-104 : Pro basketball: Orlando rookie gets 26 points and a season-low nine rebounds. Norman's 33 points lead Los Angeles victory. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burns Misses Shot at PGA Tour
USD Meets Host Davidson
Gulls Have 3-Goal Lead, but It's Atlanta's Night : Hockey: Knights deal Gulls their third shootout loss of the season. MARK PARGAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
PREP ROUNDUP : Flint Leads Corona del Mar Past Century MATT FARMER
Penguins Stopped by Kings : Hockey: Granato and Millen score two goals apiece and L.A. wins 11th in a row at home, 5-3. Lemieux doesn't play. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa's Zavala Overwhelms Soto in Unanimous Decision STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : North Stars Rise With 4-2 Win From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Roundup
The Knox Analysis on 4-8 : Rams: Coach isn't happy with record, but he says the seeds of progress have been sown. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Kennedy
NBA ROUNDUP : Bullets Stop Bucks Cold, 113-95 From Associated Press
At USD, the Skills Don't Equal Frills DAVE DISTEL
Lakers Keep Rockets on Outside Looking In : Pro basketball: Houston sticks to its jump-shot offense and L.A. wins on the road, 95-89. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Pacifica
SCOPE / MITCH POLIN : Lions in Kansas City for Volleyball Tournament MITCH POLIN
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS : Peninsula Girls Advance in Singles, Doubles DAVE COULSON
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Stewart Back for Buccaneers TIM KAWAKAMI
Reynolds Wins a $27.3-Million Judgment From Staff and Wire Reports
Super Mario for a Super Fan MIKE DOWNEY
Saddleback's Haley Signs With Wyoming From Associated Press
U.S. Is a 4-to-2 Favorite : Davis Cup: Americans expected to have little trouble against Switzerland in finals. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Los Amigos
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Graddy Almost Ready to Play STEVE SPRINGER
Linebacker Ward Wins MVP Honor at Northridge
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Elway Won't Play Against Cowboys Associated Press
Racing Form Plans to Move to Phoenix : Horse racing: Relocation would cost more than 100 jobs in Los Angeles and will be fought by employees' unions. JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Familiarity Breeds Success on Foothill Coaching Staff BARBIE LUDOVISE, Barbie Ludovise's column appears Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Monarchs, Mustangs Earn Pacific Shores Final Berths : Boy's Basketball: Morningside outlasts Peninsula, 68-63, while host Mira Costa ekes out last-second win over Lakewood, 55-54. TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's Armed With a Familiar Name and a Familiar Game : Football: Quarterback Tom Luginbill, leader of Palomar College's prolific offense, thinks he is ready to graduate. But to where? MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Teams Are Seeking Cable Homes LARRY STEWART
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Sailor Pair Ready for Another Battle of Bay : Division IV: Newport Harbor's biggest linemen, Ralphs and Bloomberg, want to avenge a frustrating regular-season loss to rival Corona del Mar. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Robbins, Native Diver an Entry JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Titan Job Is Already Giving Gray Hairs to Coach Holland MIKE PENNER
Saints Clinch Playoffs : Pro football: Andersen kicks five field goals in 22-14 victory, overcoming Sanders' returns. From Associated Press
Dodgers Are Safe at Second : Baseball: Reed has made only 64 errors in his six-year career. It is hoped he will speed development of shortstop Offerman. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glanville's Team Would Rather Dress for Excess MAL FLORENCE
Getting the Handle on Everyday Life : Once-Contrary Tasheeri Walker Enters Mainstream in Van Nuys STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silva to Resign Boys' Soccer Post at Simi Valley KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Bolsa Grande
Point Loma Nazarene Upends Hawaii Hilo
Harbor Set for a Rare Bowl Date : JC football: Seahawks to play host to Orange Coast Saturday, while El Camino plays San Bernardino Valley. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : La Quinta
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Rancho Alamitos
He's Always on the Mark : Chargers' Young Is Hit With Defenders and Kids T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennedy's Cummins Is No Secret Weapon : Garden Grove League: There's no hiding play of 6-foot-4 forward, who averaged 14 points and 7.4 rebounds last season. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carrillo Hits His Stride at Moorpark : College football: Former track and field athlete becomes standout runner for Potato Bowl-bound Raiders. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracks May Be an Entry : Horse racing: Maryland operator seeks to add a Virginia track for a two-state circuit to keep 'big-league' status. ROSS PEDDICORD, BALTIMORE SUN
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Oklahoma Holds Off Oregon State From Associated Press
SWIMMING : UCLA Gets Big Effort From Depold THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Teacher, Former Protege Become Adversaries for One Night : Basketball: Loyola's first-year coach, John Olive, faces his mentor, Rollie Massimino of UNLV, on Saturday night. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING / DAN STANTON : Water Cools to Low 60s, Chilling Tuna Action for Area Anglers DAN STANTON
Bruins Get Sloppy Win Over AIA JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-93 / GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Santiago
ROUNDUP : Burr Bombs Just Enough for Glendale, 104-103
ENTERTAINMENT
Fanfare of 'Fanfarra' : After Working With 100 Percussionists on a Track for His New Album, Sergio Mendes Brings a More Modest Five-Piece Band to the Rhythm Cafe ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Fambrough Leads Sextet LEONARD FEATHER
Arts Groups Show Healthy Growth : Funding: Study says economic activity was up to $336.4 million in '91. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEW : Much of Interest at 'Topics' Fest ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Selection Picture Improves for Camcorders : First-time buyers have a wider assortment of product in the lower end of the price scale. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
San Diego Spotlight : This Pair Gives the Gaslamp a Welcome Spanish Accent DAVID NELSON
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Hollywood Mulls Protest of Colorado DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Life in the Spotlight Begins at 70 for Donegan LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More 'Classic' Films DAVID KISHIYAMA
Writers Group Visits Hot Spots for Firsthand Look at Problems : Fact-finding trip: A Writers Guild of America delegation returns from touring Somalia and Bosnia-Herzegovina under U.N. auspices. JANE GALBRAITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Symphony Delays Premiere of Work by Roger Reynolds KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sam Rubin Gets an Offer He Can't Refuse : Television: The KTLA-TV entertainment reporter accepts a bit role on 'The Jackie Thomas Show.' He and the station see no conflict of interest. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth Group Charges That KCBS Stole Show EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BALLET REVIEW : 'Nutcracker': Kirov Tries Again MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Pop Album Chart : 'Bodyguard' Manhandles 'Predator' DENNIS HUNT
'Hitsville USA' Celebrates Motown's Rich Heritage ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
TV REVIEW : A Showcase for Branford Marsalis LEONARD FEATHER
A Connecticut Yankee Holds Her Own Court LAURI MENDENHALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lauri Mendenhall is a free-lance writer and publicist who lives in Newport Beach.
He's Got the World on Many Strings : Pop music: Fabulous Thunderbirds guitarist Duke Robillard also has careers as a jazz/swing picker and as the leader of a blues/rock trio. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Rampage' Straddles Death Penalty Issue PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Elegant Simplicity at Caffe Delfini MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Classic '59 'Some Like It Hot' . . . as You Might Like It BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Year, Try the Mail, Not the Mall ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Joan Rivers Asks, 'Can We Shop?' : Television: Stations find promise in celebrity-hosted home-shopping shows. DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Straying Into Old Territory : Pop music: Brian Setzer is 'taking a bath' on his big band, but the '40s-style orchestra fulfills a lifelong ambition. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KPBS Makes Deep Cuts in Production Staff KATHY McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Good-Time Mix From All-Star Texas Tornados MIKE BOEHM
ART REVIEW : Fantasies by Inez Storer DAVID PAGEL
BALLET REVIEW : 'Nutcracker': The Kirov Tries Again MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Margie Evans' Wild, Wild World : Concert: The singer, who says that 'blues is so much fun for me,' travels to Europe and to Canada for the opportunity to perform. She will appear on Sunday at Maxwell's. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Turner Announces Mammoth 'Native Americans' Project : Television: Three of Ted Turner's cable networks are participating in a $30-million-plus effort combining documentaries, films and news reports. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actors Take Over 'Story of a Family' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
French Taking Over Versailles Restoration : Art: American patrons, feeling the economic pinch, have reduced their contributions to maintaining the palace. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Mr. Murphy Goes to Washington : When showcasing his comic gifts, Eddie Murphy turns his latest film into the funniest one he's made in a long time. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wiping the Tears' Recalls Sioux Suffering KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Dips but NASDAQ Sets Mark : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Duchess' Business Ready to Take Off Bloomberg Business News
Reports Point to Modest Growth in the Economy : Recovery: The government reported gains in factory orders and productivity, while jobless claims fell for a second straight week. From Reuters
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Staff Cautious Over GDP Growth : Recession: Incoming Administration is taking a wait-and-see attitude on an economic recovery. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vehicle Sales of U.S. Firms Jump 22.9% : Autos: The late-November results included a 37.4% increase in truck sales and a 14.5% increase in car sales. From Associated Press
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan Is in a Recession, Reports Show PAUL BLUSTEIN, WASHINGTON POST
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labeling Rules May Ax Some 'Light' Foods DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's No Strut in Sears' Repair Settlement DENISE GELLENE
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Drops the Other Shoe : 7 More Plants Employing 18,000 Get Word on Closure AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holidays Cheer? : Retailers Are Optimistic of Good Yule Sales MARY GUTHRIE, TIME STAFF WRITER
Write-Offs Reduce Fluor's Annual Profit to $6 Million; Stock Declines : The company takes a $129-million charge in relation to planned sale of money-losing subsidiary, new accounting methods. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Salomon Chief Barred by SEC Associated Press
Garamendi, Auto Insurers Clash on Study : Insurance: The commissioner says his survey shows that companies are redlining central L.A. The insurers disagree. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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