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What happened on December 08, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Music By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office : 'Home' Still Alone at the Top By David J. Fox
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MUSIC REVIEWS : Hege Leads Debut Orchestra at the Pavilion By Timothy Mangan
MUSIC REVIEWS : Trio Offers Imaginative Chamber Set By Herbert Glass
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Williams Is Country With Rock Attitude By Chris Willman
TV REVIEWS : 'Lincoln' Takes a Look at the Mind of the Man By Robert Koehler
TV REVIEWS : Devilish Plotting in 'A Killer Among Friends' By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Support for 'Bridge' Spans Country By Rick Du Brow
O.C. THEATER : At ART, 'A Christmas Memory' to Remember : The Alternative Repertory Theatre's staged reading renders Capote's story with warmth, clarity and grace. By M. E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Can't Break the Sound Barrier : A poor equipment mix and Gil Scott-Heron's own vocal troubles conspire against the singer-songwriter during Sunday's show at the Rhythm Cafe. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Members of fraternities and sororities at Cal State...
STAGE REVIEW : 'Nativity' Hasn't Lost Heart : Yule: Five years later, Southeast Community Theatre's production is more sophisticated but just as vibrant. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : A Talented Team Saves This 'Strut' By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
His Music Was Written Before He Was Born By Dirk Sutro
A Songster Who Should Be Heard : Rock: Songwriter-guitarist Dave Alvin will appear at the Rhythm Cafe. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : ART/LA92: Upbeat in a Down Year By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
'Space' Team Shooting for the Moon : Producers, CBS Hook Up for Big-Budget Sci-Fi Series By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sculpting Their New Futures : Art: Former gang members get on-the-job training working with artist Robert Graham. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
L.A. Getting Help From Singer Garth Brooks : Pop music: The country music star, moved by the spring riots, vows to raise $1 million in two shows as part of week's events leading up to Super Bowl. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Adult Folk World of Shawn Colvin : Pop music: The singer-songwriter writes 'about what I feel' and strikes a chord with 'women who are going through the same thing.' By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torana Bids Fund Farewell to Community : Art: The league will end 30 years of education support by donating all its remaining money to various O.C. projects. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rick Springfield Targets Comeback : With Acting Career Showing New Signs of Life, Pop Star Embarks on Musical Mini-Tour By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Pregnant Pauses for Wincenc By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART/LA92 a Mixed Bag for O.C. Artists By Zan Dubin
BUSINESS
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 18 on Wave of Enthusiasm : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Safety Net in Florida Needs Infusion From Associated Press
Say Hello to Latest in Greeting Cards : Shoppers Go High-Tech, Writing Their Own Messages at Kiosks By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Must Pay Investor $30 Million : Aerospace: Harold Simmons contended that the firm broke securities laws in warding off his 1990 takeover bid. A jury agreed. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Management Guru Peters Strikes Again By Daniel Akst
CBS Offers Letterman Lucrative Deal : Television: Pact calls for $14-million annual salary and the coveted 11:30 p.m. time slot. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banks Ask Clinton to Ease Rules : Finance: An industry lobbying effort will also seek more sympathetic regulators. Key congressional Democrats may oppose the campaign. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Sounds Last Call for 'Cheers' By John Lippman
Making 'Virtual' Centers a Reality : Entertainment: A Disney descendant and partners plan a chain of high-tech amusement spots. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kerkorian Faces Suits Seeking $1.25 Billion : Hollywood: MGM and French bank allege that the billionaire and four others concealed cash-flow problems in the sale of the studio. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ailing Carriers Land Deals to Keep Them Flying : Airlines: Northwest changes its aircraft orders and gets a $250-million loan. At TWA, a pension agreement is secured. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Chairman to Step Down Next Month : Communications: Alfred C. Sikes' departure is expected to pave the way for a more activist commission. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Federal Proposes Swap to Shore Up Reserves By James S. Granelli
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Power-Sharing in the Workplace By Harry Bernstein
O.C. Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case : Court: David A. Erlandson of Garden Grove was charged with accepting kickbacks in the Rubell Helm insurance scam. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : 300 AST Research Alumni Rub Elbows at Reunion in Irvine Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Century 21 Plans to Decentralize Administration; Layoffs Expected By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Digital, Micro Technology Settle Feud Over Patents By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claus and Paws : Santas for the Furry Set Lure Holiday Shoppers to Pet Stores and Malls By Helaine Olen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seller in Fraud Case to Pay Clients $480,000 : Settlement: To satisfy complaint by the SEC, Mission Viejo investment adviser will return about half of what he took in. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Symbol Technologies May Close Plant : Manufacturing: The maker of bar-code scanners for businesses plans to cut costs to offset millions in losses. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wong Finding Encore to AST Success Elusive : Entrepreneur: PC industry price war has forced him to pare staff, operations to the bone at his Irvine start-up, Amkly Systems Inc. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TriCare to Close 11 Clinics, Lay Off 74 Employees : Cost-cutting: High jobless rate has hurt business of evaluating injuries in workers' compensation claims. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cimco Adopts a 'Poison Pill' to Stop Hostile Takeover Bids By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoppers May Be Cautious but Most Will Buy, Survey Shows By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTC Auction: Former bank buildings, mini-malls and office...
Air Freight Prices to Go Up: Burlington Air Express Inc...
SPI Pharmaceuticals Stock Falls on News of Dividend Cut
* Transco Products Inc., based in Camarillo, will receive...
* Whittaker Corp. of Simi Valley won a $145,829 contract...
* Datametrics Corp. of Chatsworth won a $183,570 contract...
* Pulau Electronics Corp. of Chatsworth won a $402,965...
* ITT Corp. of Van Nuys won a $600,000 contract from the...
* ITT Corp.'s Gilfillan Division of Van Nuys received an...
* Teledyne Systems Co. of Northridge won a $1.6-million...
* Litton Data Systems of Van Nuys won a $134,605 contract...
* GTE Government Systems Corp. of Westlake Village won a...
TVN Entertainment Plans High-Definition TV Studio
CADAM Says Raid Found Computer Program Piracy
Diodes Majority Control to Go to Taiwanese Firm
Summit Care to Buy 10 Facilities for $24.9 Million
Japanese Firm Acquires Stake in Leslie's Poolmart
An Uphill Road for Regional Auto Mall : Thousand Oaks: The center boasts the broadest selection of vehicles in the U.S. But dealers say the city won't go the extra mile to support them. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korean Store Owners Protest Supermarkets : Retail: Smaller operations worry that the opening of large ethnic groceries will destroy their businesses. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Micom in New Wall Street Bid : Stock: Computer interlink maker opens third attempt to sell securities to the public to reduce its debt burden. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House of Fabrics' Profit for Quarter Plunges 88%
Datametrics Profit Surges 75% in 4th Quarter
Creative Computer Posts Lower Quarterly Profit
Housing Sales Show Slight Improvement : Property: Realty officials say the modest gains for the second straight month indicate that the sales activity slump has bottomed. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L. A. Investment Group Buys Belwood Center By Jack Searles
New Owners to Resume United Express Flights By Jack Searles
California Vegetable Sold to King City Firm By Jack Searles
Jobs Picture May Be Brighter By Jack Searles
Listing at Center of Dispute Over Brokers' Commissions By Ron Galperin
ELECTRO RENT CORP : Business: Equipment rentals Symbol: ELRC Shares Outstanding: 6.1 million Market: OTC Closing Price on 12/7/92: $16.75
Tom Deverall has been named president of CopyLine Corp.
Maureen McDonald has been named director of communications...
Mark Stevens has been named a director with RBF/Sholders...
Lynn Bremner has been promoted to sales and marketing...
Vince Celis has been named general manager of Anthony's...
Timothy Hall has joined the San Diego Marriott La Jolla as...
Terry Moore has joined ACI Investments as a principal.
Jim Behun has been appointed harbor master of the marina...
3 State Ports Protest Ban on Gambling Aboard Ships : Cruises: San Diego, L.A. and San Francisco port officials fear loss of business when law goes into effect Jan. 1. By Andrew Lepage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walt Trask has been elected to the board of directors of...
Charles A. Carpowich Jr. has been promoted to vice...
David Pendarvis has been named a partner in the law firm...
Joseph A. McInerny has been appointed president and CEO of...
Paul Ouellette has joined the U.S. Grant Hotel as director...
Dr. David M. Burns has been elected chair of the Research...
Brad Griggs has been elected president of the Home...
Fred M. Plevin has been elected to partnership at Gray...
Jerry Bailey has been elected president of the Industrial...
Harry Cooperman has joined the Megatech Controls Division...
Cynthia R. Woodring has been named manager of sales...
David E. Whiteside has been appointed editor of San Diego...
Mary Yarbrough has been named president and CEO of Mercy...
NEWS
Train Noise
Earthquake
Train Noise
Queen Elizabeth
Abortion and Sex Crimes
Abortion and Sex Crimes
Abortion and Sex Crimes
Shuttle's Value to Space Program
Voices
Queen Elizabeth
Russian Lottery
Abortion and Sex Crimes
Political Structure
YOUNG LAWYERS: It's not Roe vs. Wade, but the fictional... By Chris Foster and Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter
TRAVELIN' MAN: To help you keep up with Leon Wood, the... By Chris Foster and Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter
THE GOOD LIFE? Today may not be one of those great days... By Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter and Chris Foster
HOW BAD WAS IT? Here's how bad the rain was Monday: Even... By Bill Billiter and Chris Foster and Jerry Hicks
Fierce Storm Floods Area, Clogs Freeways By Eric Malnic and H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Just Married, Man Is Shot on Way to His Reception \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Accused of Setting a Fatal Apartment Fire \o7 Associated Press\f7
Gun Prices Fall as Somalis Wait for U.S. Troops By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Arkansas' Image Is on the Line : Long caricatured as hopelessly backward, the state finds redemption in the election of Bill Clinton. But is this place really on the road to pop chic? By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tells Students Not to Jump Gun on Economy : Recession: The President-elect, speaking at a Chicago community college, focuses on long road of recovery. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Official Resigns Amid Accusations of Illegal Pay By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Die as Riots Erupt Across India : Religion: Hindu destruction of a Muslim temple triggers carnage. Government appears in disarray as troops seek to restore order. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Questions Worth of Some Hysterectomies : Health: Women with benign ovarian tumors are found to suffer fewer problems if only cysts are removed. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Fierce Storm Creates Floods, Clogs Freeways By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Derails on Overpass, Shuts Freeway : Transportation: Rail cars tilting off tracks near Gardena threaten motorists below. Crews scramble, hoping to reopen 2-mile section of the Harbor roadway before the morning commute. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Says He Will Call for Summit to Prod State Economy : Legislature: The Assembly leader says he will invite business and academic leaders to January gathering. Idea gets a positive response from a Wilson aide. By Carl Ingram and Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Computer-Run Lottery Games Run Into Snag : Gambling: A programming problem forces a delay in payments to big winners. Some wagers made Nov. 17 were not logged into the system's database. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Shift to Right Costs Rep. Lewis His Leadership Position By William J. Eaton and James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Palestinians Cut Delegation to Peace Talks \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
'No' to Europe Leaves 2 Swiss Towns on Opposite Sides of Internal Frontier By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foes Battle for Sarajevo's Suburbs \o7 Reuters\f7
INTERVIEW : Brooklyn District Attorney Holds Reins on Beirut of the East : In a place where more than 800 people were killed last year, he says lessons of tolerance and goodwill are vital, even if some must learn the hard way. By John J. Goldman, TIMES NEW YORK BUREAU CHIEF. \o7 Brooklyn District Atty. Charles J. Hynes is an inner-city prosecutor under pressure. A 57-year-old veteran of the criminal justice system, Hynes rose to national prominence in 1987 when he successfully obtained convictions against members of the white teen-age mob that attacked three black men in the Howard Beach section of Queens and chased one of them, 23-year-old Michael Griffith, onto a busy highway, where he was killed by a car. Hynes spoke recently with Times New York Bureau Chief John J. Goldman in Hynes' office in Brooklyn's Municipal Building--a room decorated with memorabilia of his two years as New York City's Fire Commissioner\f7
Survivors of Pearl Harbor Observe 51st Anniversary \o7 Associated Press\f7
Upgrade Urged for Old Water, Sewer Systems : Cities: Projects would cost up to $500 billion. Current federal funding role is criticized by public policy group. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Refuses to Reinstate Poindexter Convictions By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Underground Blast Traps Eight Miners From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Astronauts Use Military Camera From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Rising Moon Eclipse May Be Widely Seen From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Court Lets Stand 24-Hour Abortion Wait : Appeals: Suit against Mississippi law is not reopened. In another case, justices decline to back military's ban on gays. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nude Jogging? NOT! Bush Proves He Can Take a Joke : White House: He teams with comedian Dana Carvey for shenanigans that seem to chase rumors of a downbeat mood. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe to Target British Search for Clinton Data \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Rosalynn Carter Honored \o7 Associated Press\f7
Broad Agenda for Change Proposed : Reform: Think tank with close ties to Clinton offers ambitious, politically risky blueprint for new Administration. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
U.S. Landing Is Expected in Prime Time : Marines: Officials hope that show of force will discourage opposition from Somali fighters. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethiopia, Kenya Shut Somalia Borders \o7 Reuters\f7
Somali Leader Follows Crisis From Afar : Africa: Prime minister has lobbied the world for support from his refuge in a Saudi palace. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Accord on Refugees May Cut German Rightist Violence By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard J. Hughes; Justice Wrote Decision in Quinlan Case By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Sues Bank Over Alleged Embezzlement : Education: Newport-Mesa charges that Wells Fargo failed to protect its funds and allowed a former fiscal officer to loot at least $3 million from its accounts. By Jodi Wilgoren and Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Congressman-Elect Kim to Sell His Firm By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New San Diego Mayor Pledges to Transform City \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
A Long Journey From Internment Camp to Assembly : Legislature: Nao Takasugi plays it down, but his arrival in Sacramento is a milestone for Asian-Americans. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oceanside Medfly Find Spurs Malathion Effort By Carol Masciola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Lashed by Powerful Rainstorm : Weather: Up to four inches of rain floods freeways, turning both rush hours into a commuter's nightmare. Tornadoes strike Anaheim and Westminster. By Eric Malnic and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CS Fullerton Drops Football for '93 Season By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mask Seems Blessing for Firefighters : Safety: New respirators hold promise for crews who have fought wildfires with just bandannas to protect their lungs. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Congressman Wants to Play It Safe : Politics: Jay C. Kim says he will sell his engineering business to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just a Drop in the Bucket for Drought Relief By Marla Cone
Tornadoes Touch Down in Westminster, Anaheim : They wreak havoc at a mobile home park and in a commercial district, but no injuries are reported. By Bob Elston and Bob Barker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rep. Lewis Fails to Win GOP Post : Congress: He loses to Texas' Richard G. Armey, who was elected as chairman of the House Republican Conference. By James Bornemeier and William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nordhoff High, which enjoyed its best season in school...
A Last Quest : Health care: Was the FBI right to stop sending agents to a physician after discovering he had AIDS? No, Dr. James Cullen says in a lawsuit that survives him. By Peter Macpherson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSONAL HEALTH : This Is Just \o7 Too\f7 Depressing NEWSDAY
THE HUMAN CONDITION / WHY WE TELL WHOPPERS : The One That Got Away -- and Other Tall Tales By Gordon Monson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRACTICAL VIEW / CHECKING OUT CHARITIES : Donors Should Look for Specifics in Holiday Appeals By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Matches 'Chaplin's' Glow By Bill Higgins
BOOK REVIEW : A Cry for Help for Women With AIDS : THE INVISIBLE EPIDEMIC: The Story of Women and AIDS, \o7 by Gena Corea\f7 ; Harper Collins; $23; 356 pages By John Wilkes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Proud American Native : Heritage: Harry Tahsequah of Yorba Linda is 7/8 Comanche, and counts the tribe's last chief among his ancestors. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Meaning of Harassment Must Catch On By Dianne Klein
Hoag Hospital Benefit a Ball, by Dickens By Kathy Bold
Plain Old Eating Right Can Keep You Young By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LISBON : Portugal to Sign On
MONTEVIDEO : Privatization Vote
BRUSSELS : Fighter Project Vote
Regional Outlook : Solving the Euro Puzzle : European unity was expected to gel this year. Instead, the EC is coming unglued. Now only the single market seems likely soon. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Place Your Bets
Insider : From Peacekeepers to Peace Enforcers? : Long accustomed to serving as impartial referees, U.N. troops may have to become more involved. Somalia could be a test case. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : A Question of Pollution and Power : A tiny Malaysian village accuses a Japanese conglomerate of dumping nuclear waste and causing illness. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : Scrambling for Safety Amid a Merciless Mob : No one was spared as Hindu militants stormed a mosque in India. 'No camera!' they screamed before attacking journalists. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solving the Euro Puzzle : From Auctions to Athletes, EC Stumbles Over Obstacles : Longstanding rivalries, suspicions and jealousies undermine efforts to achieve unity. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solving the Euro Puzzle : Drawing Some Lessons From Europe's Discord
Solving the Euro Puzzle : A Matter of Measures By Joel Havemann, Times Staff Writer
Culture : For a Taxi on the Cheap, Try Taking a Jeepney : Manila's most splendiferous vehicles parade in a colorful blur of U.S. flags, religious expressions and dancing lights. They are souped-up legacies of surplus U.S. Army jeeps. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solving the Euro Puzzle : A Matter of Measures By William Tuohy, Times Staff Writer
Speaking Of: : Being Young On an Average Day In Japan and the United States
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Judge Orders Trial in Jewelry Store Killing : Courts: Alleged ringleader of bandits whose La Jolla robberies left a man dead faces murder charges. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DEL MAR : Ventura Woman Is New City Manager
JAMUL : Suspect Sought in Double Killing
SAN DIEGO : Woman Killed in Hit-Run Identified
Obituaries
Gladys Van Deerlin Dies at Age 99
Founder of CSUF Political Science Department Dies By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crucial Distinction in Germany
Memorial Services Saturday for Dr. Cortland Myers III By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WELFARE WATCH : A Little Gets Tinier
Half a World Away for the Holidays : Again, Marines leave--this time for Somalia
More Than Religion at Stake : Violence at mosque could undermine India's effort to reform its economy
COLUMN LEFT / ALEXANDER COCKBURN : John Wayne Endings Only Work on Film : Sending U.S. troops to guard Somali relief shipments may actually cause more starvation. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON CONSUMER SPENDING : Digging Out From Debt : Americans could use a presidential nudge--and some tax incentives--to put less on credit and more in the bank. By Emily Card, \o7 Emily Card, a Santa Monica-based business and entertainment attorney, is a widely published writer on personal finance and a co-author of "The Consumer Reports Money Book."\f7
Clinton Does Not Face Either/Or Choice : Policy: He can instill a new commitment to democratization in Eastern Europe without sacrificing domestic goals. By Zygmunt Nagorski, \o7 Zygmunt Nagorski, former director of programs at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, is president of the Center for International Leadership\f7
COLUMN RIGHT / TOM BETHELL : In Somalia, the U.S. Leaps Into the Unknown : Bush's open-ended dispatch of troops without debate may cost Clinton his domestic agenda. By Tom Bethell; \o7 Tom Bethell Is Washington Correspondent Of The American Spectator.\f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : One Word of Advice
Racing With Death Is Common at Blue Line Crossings : Danger: Staking out problem intersections, deputies average 86 tickets a day. Many offenders say they thought they were safe. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Personnel Chief Chosen to Manage LAX : Airports: Civil servant has managerial expertise, supporters say. Galanter blasts 'back-room decision' by 'Bradley cronies.' By Richard Simon and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Empty Chancellor's House Raises Questions : Education: Young moved out of UCLA mansion last year. Regents will vote on reforms in executive benefits, including a ban on housing allowances if a university house is provided. By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Shattered Family : Relatives Are Devastated by Death of Woman Who Was Gunned Down at Birthday Celebration By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Approves Other Contracts, Enrages UTLA By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
LOS ANGELES : L.A. Schools Enrollment Growth Declines Sharply
CITY OF INDUSTRY : Man, 24, to Be Charged in Shooting of 2 by Market
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Elevated Rail Might Mean Widening Freeway Again
LOS ANGELES : Judge Reduces Bail $50,000 for Denny Case Defendant
AZUSA : FBI Investigating Alleged Harassment of 2 Families
Aid for Somalia
MacArthur Park is draining in the dark . . . : And artist... By Steve Harvey
Student Surprised but Grateful to Be a Rhodes Scholar By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Find Severed Arms of Woman at Beach, Marina By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ferraro, Yaroslavsky Call for Package of Tax Hikes and Staff Cuts : Finances: Proposals made to cope with $155-million budget shortfall would result in layoffs of 154. By James Rainey and Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Camarena Witness Admits Perjury : Crime: Onetime drug cartel worker says on stand that he feared a man would be killed if he revealed his name. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Divided Is Moving to Angelino Heights : Architecture: Historic home once belonged to city's first woman librarian. By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burke and Garcetti Take Office : Politics: She is first African-American elected to Board of Supervisors and pledges to build 'a new Los Angeles.' He takes over as district attorney. By Richard Simon and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mailman Bridles at Keeping Religion Under Uniform Hat By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Medflies Prompt Spray Plan : Insecticide: Limited dose of malathion in Oceanside is answer to two of the destructive insects found there. By Carol Masciola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Won't Return 'Rolodex Madam's' List of Names By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oceanside Police Plotted Against Helicopter Critic, Jury Is Told By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Golding Vows to Transform City : Future: Inaugural address promises economic and environmental coexistence, opportunities for children. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bound for Somalia : Military: Seabees from Port Hueneme will join the mission to help bring relief to the famine- stricken country. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Takasugi Reflects on Journey From Detention Camp to State Assembly By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Agricultural Burn Policy Amended By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : Youth Arraigned in Companion's Slaying By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Students Displaced by Weekend Fire By Geoff Fein
SANTA PAULA : Council Members Select New Mayor By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : Sewage Spill Closes Foothill Boulevard By Kay Saillant
CASITAS SPRINGS : Apparent Heart Attack Kills Driver By Kay Saillant
OXNARD : Robbery Suspected in 2 Stabbing Deaths By Kay Saillant
VENTURA : Land Condemned for New Overpass By Peggy Y. Lee
THOUSAND OAKS : Decision Delayed on Recall Petition Case By Psyche Pascual
VENTURA COUNTY : Charges Filed in Stepfather's Death By Patrick Mccartney
COUNTYWIDE : Superior Court Judge Reelected By Kay Saillant
Man Killed When Car Overturns on I-5
EL CAJON : Man Sues Over Mother's Cremation
SIMI VALLEY : Brandeis-Bardin Elects Judge Wapner By Phil Sneiderman
THOUSAND OAKS : Bus Hours Expanded for Holiday Period By Psyche Pascual
THOUSAND OAKS : Longer Workdays in Sight at City Hall By Psyche Pascual
COUNTYWIDE : Pay Raises for 242 Officers on Agenda By Tina Daunt
Family-Practice Program Attracts and Holds Good Doctors By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Mother of Untended Baby Arrested : Rescue: Police find newborn alive under bloody sheets after housemate reports crying from room of woman who had left for work. By Catherine Gewertz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freeway Neighbors Decry Work Delay By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Protesters Rail at Refusal to Air Fired Officer's Appeal By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport-Mesa Sues Bank Over Missing Funds : Scandal: As school district accuses Wells Fargo of negligence in permitting the alleged embezzlement by its ex-fiscal chief, teachers issue vote of no : confidence in top administrators. By Jodi Wilgoren and Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doors Open for Homeless : Shelter: National Guard armories in Santa Ana and Fullerton provide welcome relief for those in need. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign to Target Drunk Drivers
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Kreber to Continue as Presiding Judge By Frank Messina
SEAL BEACH : Network Distributes Food to the Needy By Shelby Grad
LAGUNA BEACH : Beneficiaries Pitch In to Keep Center Going By Leslie Earnest
LAKE FOREST : City Rejects Lowest Bid for Parks Work By Frank Messina
Gay, Lesbian Issues Forum Is Tonight By Maresa Archer
LOS ALAMITOS : Families Receive Aid for Most Basic Needs By Bert Eljera
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City OKs Numerous Street Improvements By Bob Elston
GARDEN GROVE : Show About Pets to Continue Airing By Helene Olen
IRVINE : IVC Registration for New Students Opens
FULLERTON : Low-Cost Child Care Offered at CSUF
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Thrift Store Puts Mother on Her Feet By Debra Cano
IRVINE : Police to Answer Running Challenge By David A. Avila
FULLERTON : Free Health Services at CSUF Will Be Cut By Maresa Archer
Gunmen Take $40,000 From Credit Union By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jail Work Crew Member Escapes
City Trash Contract Put Out to Bid : Refuse collection: But Santa Ana council also votes to require that single hauler serve entire municipality. By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Open House to Cap Lake Forest Volunteer Drive By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Body of Man Found in Ravine By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elevated Rail Likely to Require Freeway Work : Transportation: Report finds new and costly widening of the Ventura route would be necessary if monorail proposal wins out over subway. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA : Heidt Will Start 2nd Term as Mayor By Jeff Prugh
LANCASTER : Texas Man Named New Hospital Chief By John Chandler
PACOIMA : Drugs Ruled Out in Metrolink Death By Hugo Martin
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Park Service Offers Free List of Events By Myron Levin
NORTHEAST VALLEY : Panel May Seek Tree-Planting Grant By Hugo Martin
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Contract Awarded for Waste Storage By John Schwada
SANTA CLARITA : No Injuries as Semi Pins Pickup By Carol Watson
Basin Area Floods, but Gate Closure Works Well By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorhead in Struggle for Influence on House Panel : Politics: The Glendale Republican could become the ranking minority member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, but some colleagues question his toughness. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Squadron's Mock Raid Is Rained Out By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Robles Plant Closer to Getting New State Permits By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Senior From Woodland Hills Is Among Rhodes Scholars By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nava Opposes Plan to Help El Portal Theater : North Hollywood: The L.A. mayoral candidate says $250,000 in CRA funds should be redirected to city services. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Cuts Jeopardize Public Health : Medicine: Local officials scramble to patch holes and stem erosion in a system that is being pressured by growing demands and shrinking dollars. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Drops 2 to 3 Inches of Rain, Rips Out Trees : Weather: Tornado-like winds tear through a neighborhood near Moorpark. Farmers and water officials welcome the deluge. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Lee Just Crazy About Life with the Chargers : Football: The defensive lineman is making the most of his break. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Services
Cal State Long Beach Tops USD in Hawaii Tournament From Staff and Wire Reports
Sabres Return Malarchuk to Gulls
BASEBALL MEETINGS : With Lawyers Still at Work, Bonds Deal Remains on Hold By Maryann Hudson and Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CHARGER UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / DAVE McKIBBEN : Chargers' Butts Says He's Ready to Make Things Happen Again By Dave Mckibben Dave Mckibben
4 Alemany High Players Kicked Off Team By Jeff Fletcher
Red Sox Close to Getting Myers Without the Benefit of a Trade : Baseball: Padres still working on a deal to land outfielder Phil Plantier. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Taft Squeaks by Banning in Overtime
He's More Than Just Smith, S. By Jim Murray
Baseball Owners Open Door to Talks : Contract: With lockout looming, they vote, 15-13, to resume player negotiations. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Fullerton to Drop Football; Costs Cited : Economics: School president says move to less-expensive Division I-AA is planned for 1994. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Center Stage : Kurri Changes Positions, Puts Kings on Top By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seifert Has Background for 49ers : He Avoids the Limelight That Walsh Once Enjoyed, but the Success Is the Same By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Try It at Home : Tiny Arkansas Baptist Loses Twice on the Road--on the Same Night From Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
They Didn't Write Book on Comebacks By Mal Florence
IOC Will Review Drug Testing From Staff and Wire Services
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Services
College Football From Staff and Wire Services
College Football From Staff and Wire Services
Boxing From Staff and Wire Services
College Basketball From Staff and Wire Services
Light-Flyweight Title Retained by Gonzalez : Boxing: He scores a sluggish 12-round unanimous decision over Cob Castro to earn bout with Carbajal. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bears Play Giveaway, Oilers Take a Victory : Pro football: Houston capitalizes on two of three Chicago turnovers in 24-7 victory. From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : No. 1 Duke's Victory Is Krzyzewski's 300th From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Youngblood Belongs in the Hall of Fame By Bob Oates
BASEBALL MEETINGS : Molitor Heads for Toronto; Bonds, Giants Move Closer By Maryann Hudson and Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trojans Go Distance to Defeat Gonzaga : College basketball: They use three-pointers to rally from 10-point deficit and win, 77-59. By Dan Hafner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jesse Jackson, Looking Beyond Schott, Reprimands Baseball By Maryann Hudson
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Everett's Stock Continues to Rise By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Vikings Go Back to Starting Gannon \o7 Associated Press\f7
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : This Is a Multiple-Personality Team By Steve Springer
December No Longer Is Quitting Time : Rams: The team's 28-point comeback, its biggest rally ever for a victory, reverses a trend that had marred the previous two seasons. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Part-Time Player, Big-Time Numbers : Raiders: Defensive lineman Anthony Smith, who comes in only in certain situations, leads AFC with 13 sacks. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claremont-Mudd Eyes Options By Ara Najarian
NHL ROUNDUP : Makarov Has Spark for Flames From Associated Press
Weather Forecast Has Cloud Hanging Over Championships By Eric Shepard
BASEBALL MEETINGS : Abbott Sad He's Leaving the Angels By Maryann Hudson and Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Darkest Hour Getting Darker for the Angels By Mike Penner
Rams Refuse to Leave Their Sinking Ship : Football: After the biggest comeback victory in franchise history, the players proved they are not quitters. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abbott Deal Doesn't Sit Well With Several Angel Fans By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Molitor Leaves Brewers, Signs With Blue Jays By Helene Elliott
Jennifer Stroffe
Jeff Byrd
Many Milestones Reached in County Bowl By Steve Kresal
Relief, Sadness Over End of Program : Titan football: Sport's suspension draws mixed emotions and some doubt that it will return in 1994 as targeted. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather Might Prompt Change of Division I Football Game Site By Michael Itagaki
Faulkner Is Looking to Bounce Back : Pacific Coast: Estancia's 6-foot-4 guard hopes to reap the benefits of his summer of hard work . . . and even harder knocks. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Katella Boys Rally, Then Defeat Estancia in Overtime
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Pacific Coast League
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