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What happened on December 09, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Suspects in Slaying of Landlord Arrested in Blythe Street Gang Raid : Crime: More than 100 FBI and LAPD officers strike at 15 residences in an area of Panorama City overrun by street thugs. JIM HERRON ZAMORA and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pilgrimage in Oxnard : Hundreds Drawn to Image on Apartment Window MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overtime Can Double Pay of Some City Employees : Government: More than 34% of the extra money is earned by just 6% of the work force. The L.A. controller calls for a review of the payments. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Full Custody of Girl, 5, Goes to Aissa Wayne MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Library Lost Money, Tax Returns Show : Museum: Director says it spent aggressively on advertising in its first full year but is not in financial trouble. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANCASTER : 150 City Workers Won't Get Pay Hikes JOHN CHANDLER
Fiscal Summitry, California Style : Brown urges a Clinton-like meeting for the state
POLITICIAN WATCH : Right Republican
Resident Is Named to Parks Commission ANDREA HEIMAN
OXNARD : City Trims Budget by $1.3 Million FRED ALVAREZ
Countywide : Cole Elected Leader of College Trustees PEGGY Y. LEE
LONG BEACH : Ex-Manager Negotiating to Operate Queen Mary
Armed Robbers Order Customers to Floor, Take Jewelry From Mall ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Galileo Gets Boost, Heads Toward Jupiter From the Washington Post
Man Charged in Alleged Bid to Sell Drugs to U.S. Agents GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blueprint Gets Approval for Retail Growth in Reseda JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : She Decks City Hall Through Donations DEBRA CANO
Countywide : Board OKs Pact on CSU Development JANE HULSE
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Time Out Down on the Field
LANCASTER : City Opens Talks on New Site for Fair JOHN CHANDLER
Drawing the Line at Kosovo
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : District Joins U.S. Education Campaign ANNA CEKOLA
Obituaries
Intruder Robs 3 Roomates, Shoots 1
VENTURA : Explosives Found in Park Dumpster JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Aid for Somalia
CAMARILLO : State Asked to Study Hospital Merger MAIA DAVIS
BREA : Drawings Held to Attract Shoppers BERT ELJERA
Camarillo Complex Fire Displaces 22 Residents KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Council Settles Lawsuit Over Shopping Complex
Pierce College to Propose Uses of Surplus Land : Woodland Hills: Officials say the master plan to be revealed next month will not call for housing or high-density commercial development. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It May Not Be Politics as Usual Under New D.A. BILL BOYARSKY
U.S. Military Aid to Somalia
Agendas and Values
U.S. Military Aid to Somalia
STANTON : Woman Volunteer Signs On as Santa WILLSON CUMMER
Golding Wades Through Full Day One : Issues: The council agenda weighs in at a hefty 80 items. Arguments include a racial debate over a panel chairmanship. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Begins Talks on Theater Complex
Jimmy Carter
U.S. Military Aid to Somalia
BUENA PARK : Mayor Says Tax Hike Will Be a Last Resort DEBRA CANO
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Video Give Access to Distant University DEBRA CANO
Moorhead Wins Secret Vote to Be Minority Leader of Key Panel : Congress: In another bid, Anthony C. Beilenson seeks to be chairman of the Budget Committee, but he faces stiff opposition from three others. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : City Council Selects Genis as Mayor
U.S. Military Aid to Somalia
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Girl, 4, Blamed in Bedroom Fire JULIE TAMAKI
250 Repeat Demand for Changes at Top at Newport-Mesa JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Slash County Planning Board's Powers : Government: Half of the commission's workload is shifted to a new zoning administrator's office. Panel chairman harshly criticizes the move. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Time for Drying Out : Weather: Monday's rainfall set a record for the date at Lindbergh Field, and more is on the way Friday. CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jimmy Carter
POWAY : Pipe-Bomb Blast Attributed to Teens
VENTURA : Brekke to Be City Manager of Del Mar PEGGY Y. LEE
MISSION VIEJO : Interim President of College Named ANNA CEKOLA
U.S. Military Aid to Somalia
THOUSAND OAKS : GTE to Announce Layoffs on Dec. 21 DOUG McCLELLAN
Council Limits Building North of Airfield : Lancaster: The vote comes after officials warn that development could force closure of Air Force Plant 42. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lazar Will Serve as Mayor of Thousand Oaks for 9 Months PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sexual Abuse of Bosnian Women
Supervisors OK New Court District for High Desert AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Ex-Judges Find Gold in Rulings BERT ELJERA
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce College to Propose Development on Campus
Arithmetic Outweighs Logic in Filling Jack Kelly's Seat DANA PARSONS
How to Focus on Priorities
U.S. Military Aid to Somalia
PORT HUENEME : 4th Suspect Arrested in Landlord's Death JAMES MAIELLA JR.
After the Deluge, Crews Patch and Prepare : Flooding: Freeway potholes are plugged and water pumps are checked after Monday's fierce storm. County and state officials say they are ready for the next big one, expected later this week. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metrolink Offers Free Saturday Train Rides to Holiday Shoppers
Countywide : Pair Sworn In at Special Ceremony KAY SAILLANT
SAN DIEGO : 2 Bandits at Large in Holdup of Courier
Police Officer Gets Three-Year Probation in Head Butting : Court: City lawman pleaded no contest in agreement to end case stemming from confrontation with transient. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Regulations Are a Blessing in Disguise to Business : Economy: Today's gripes and dire warnings are as valid as those of 1948 when the first smog controls were imposed in L.A. MARTIN A. BROWER, Martin A. Brower publishes the Orange County Report newsletter in Newport Beach
BURBANK : Airport Renews Parking Contract HUGO MARTIN
Relatives Call for Inquiry After Prisoner Dies : Penology: MCC Inmate did not get the care he needed for health problems, his mother says. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON INDIA : A Feeding Frenzy of Fundamentalism : Hindu extremism begets Muslim extremism, and the ramifications go far beyond the subcontinent. NAJAM SETHI, Najam Sethi is editor of the Friday Times in Lahore
Is New Administration Off to a Running Clash? TONY PERRY
Sexual Abuse of Bosnian Women
Spanish Radio Station's Request for Larger Generators Denied KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Held in Businessman's September Slaying : Murder: A free-lance grocery warehouse 'swamper' is charged in point-blank shooting of man in busy intersection. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Skateboard Limits Rejected by Council LYNDA NATALI
Moving Out, in a Big Way : Military: The staggering logistics of transporting and equipping the Somalia mercy mission include taking along virtually everything needed. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huge Job-Training Center Planned : Urban aid: The facility would be the largest of its kind in the West and is aimed at residents in the riot areas. Backers hope to instruct 5,000 people in four years with the aid of major corporations. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Teacher Fights Social Darwinism in the Public School Trenches : Education: The rewards of arousing self-esteem overcome the lure of aiding the privileged. JEFFREY LANTOS, Jeffrey Lantos is a Los Angeles schoolteacher
PACOIMA : Panel Delays Motel Permit Revocation JOHN SCHWADA
Decision Delayed on Supervisors' Salary : Perks: Members of a citizens review panel say a consultant's $10,000 report on pay in other counties is inadequate. They will meet again today. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid to Put Newman on Huntington Beach Council Fails BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Officials Fire Ex-City Clerk From Police Post : Personnel: Report says dispute over her appointment hurt Mabi Covarrubias Plisky's ability to do her job. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON INDIA : At Ayodhya, a Tryst With Tragedy : The razing of the mosque can be blamed on venal politicians who corrupt Nehru's pledge of equitable development. PRANAY GUPTE, Pranay Gupte is executive editor of the Earth Times and a columnist for Newsweek International
Auditor Calls for Probe Into Sheriff's Funds : Expenses: A sweeping review is called for to examine the sheriff's spending of money seized by his office during drug raids. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency to Aid Poor Communities Proposed : Riots: State Senate panel that studied causes of city's civil uprising urges creation of Economic Development Financing Authority with power to issue bonds. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission to Build Hope : 124 Seabees Will Help Marines in Somalia H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex Priestess Takes Path as Park Docent PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Judge Drops Charge Against Detective RENE LYNCH
Test for LAPD Promotions Mishandled, Captains Say : Personnel: Officers ask Police Commission to throw out results and select new list of candidates for advancement. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Who Gave Birth on Hillside to Face Trial : Courts: An infant born outdoors to the homeless woman had a perilously low temperature, according to testimony. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ina Souez, Opera Star Who Joined Spike Jones, Dies BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Copter Ride Shoots Down Sheriff's Aide MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPTON : School Board Votes to Oust Superintendent
2 More Arrested in Landlord's Killing : Blythe Street: More than 100 FBI agents and officers stage a massive sweep at homes of members of the gang believed responsible for the shooting. JIM HERRON ZAMORA and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAGUNA BEACH : CSP Youth Shelter May Cut Programs LESLIE EARNEST
Menendez Brothers Indicted in Slaying of Parents : Court: Judge sets a date for them to be arraigned in the shotgun killings of the wealthy couple. They have been held since 1990. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA NEWS : Stanford to Provide Benefits for Partners of Gays
Facing Prison Term, a Bright but Troubled Youth Kills Himself SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
After 27 Years, DeLong Retires as Foothill High's Swim Coach CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orlin Norris Disputes Story of Sanchez Firing : Boxing: Fighter says trainer of brother Terry Norris treated unfairly. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Long a Stakes Race Runner-Up, Holland Ease Wins by a Nose STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUSKY FOOTBALL: A PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS? : Deposition: Husky Players Sold Prescription Drugs : Medical: Team physician says that medication given to the athletes for injuries or illness was used for profit. ELLIOTT ALMOND and DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE TIMES' 1992 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : FIRST-TEAM CLOSE-UPS: DEFENSE : TRAVIS KIRSCHKE, Lineman
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PREVIEW : Daws, Lowen Kick Around College Offers KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympics
Olson Quits, Cites Personal Reasons KENNEDY COSGROVE
Onto Every Aztec, a Little Rain Must Fall BARBIE LUDOVISE
Clippers Go on Late Run, Beat Cavaliers, 115-106 SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reseda-Sylmar Trade Shelved : Releaguing: City seeks more information on strength of former's program before any move can be made. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FISHING REPORT : Fish Don't Mind Rain if You Don't
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ventura Remains Unbeaten, 81-63
Olympics
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Basketball
Boxing
NHL ROUNDUP : Goulet's Late Goal Lifts Blackhawks From Associated Press
Schott Slips in the Back Way; Deal Reportedly Is Discussed ROSS NEWHAN
Bradley, Martinez Win Tournament
Basketball
Deshaies Jumps to Twins : Baseball: Left-hander will make at least $700,000 next season. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Schroeder's Steady Play Means No QB Controversy STEVE SPRINGER
Basketball
THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Calabasas Finds Itself on Short End Against Thousand Oaks VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Jets' Byrd Is Sitting Up, but Recovery 'Uneventful' Associated Press
Sun Devils Edge the Aztecs : Basketball: Record 39 turnovers doom SDSU. From Associated Press
Miscellany
Dry Run in '93 for World Cup : Soccer: Tournament next summer in U.S. will feature the current World Cup champion. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Valley Gives Mulligan 500th Victory STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Devaney Is Coach of the Year TOM HAMILTON
SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : No Kidding, Free Lessons Are Available CHRIS DUFRESNE
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : McNeal's Performance Sunday 'One of My Best' JOHN WEYLER
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Angels Obtain Gruber : Trade: They send Sojo to the Blue Jays for the third baseman. Herzog also tries to re-acquire Chili Davis. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOCKEY / LISA DILLMAN : Lindros Is a Star Who Has Yet to Shine LISA DILLMAN
Former Irish Coach Hugh Devore, and Player Under Rockne Die From Associated Press
Quarterback Controversy Elicits a 'Baugh? Humbug!' MAL FLORENCE
Bernstine Wants to Play : Chargers: Running back had surgery in October. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleen Hatch
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Giants Finally Get Their Bonds : Contract: He is guaranteed a record $43.75 million for six years, plus fringe benefits that include hotel suite on road. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP WEDNESDAY: ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : Carey, Kirschke Named Back and Lineman of Year TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mejer, Johnson Lead Christ College Irvine to Sixth in a Row
Ulloa Provides Spark in Cal Lutheran's 92-74 Win THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkins Sets an NBA Free-Throw Record From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Leg Injury to Keep Boyer on Bench ROBYN NORWOOD
Campbell Leaves Mark at Camarillo
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 3 Trabuco Hills Wins Tournament Opener
Nofrey's Humor Keeps Nordhoff Loose DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OUTDOOR NOTES : Call It a Day? Not Before a 1,070-Pound Catch PETE THOMAS AND RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Schwan Hits Notes, Plays in Key at Westlake
HUSKY FOOTBALL: A PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS? : His Lesson: It Is Better to Earn Than Simply to Receive : Reform: Former Husky linebacker says players are hurt, not helped, by easy-money jobs boosters provide. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUSKY FOOTBALL: A PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS? : Job and Lodging Were Provided : Washington: A former player, Darden, says his employment was arranged by Simon, then Huskies' running backs coach. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorging on Serenity : Jerkwater Canoes Provides the Means, but You Must Discern the Ways During Peaceful Trips Down the Colorado River RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allegations of Abuse by Earle Bruce Backed From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Angel Trade Lands Gruber : Baseball: They send Sojo to the Blue Jays for the third baseman. Herzog also tries to re-acquire Chili Davis. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL WINTER MEETINGS : Cone Returns to the Royals : Meeting: Blue Jays get Stewart for two years, $8.5 million. Mariners keep Griffey Jr. for four years, $24 million. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Attraction Is Sure to Be Earthshaking MIKE DOWNEY
Basketball Team Might Be Bullish Industry : Colleges: Multiple road games on the same night apparently aren't unusual for Arkansas Baptist. And make that payment cash, please. From Associated Press
Boxing
Canadiens Catch Kings With Three Late Goals, 5-5 LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cheaney's Strong Finish Leads Indiana, 75-70 From Associated Press
Beau LeBreton
Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Niles, Monroe Post Big Numbers in Rout of Sylmar
Washington: A Program Gone Awry? : Athletics: Interviews, court and state records show that some football players received cash, jobs for little or no work, use of a truck, free lodging. DANNY ROBBINS and ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES' 1992 ALL-COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAM : FIRST-TEAM CLOSE-UPS: OFFENSE : BRIAN FINNERAN, Wide Receiver
Gretzky Is Back on the Ice Skating, Says He Is Experiencing No Pain LISA DILLMAN
NEWS
Parents Expect More in Return for Allowances : Families: As the recession lingers, many children are working around the house to earn money for extras. Others are learning to do without. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Go Ashore in Somalia : Troops Unopposed in Mission to Aid Starving : Famine: Forces secure the airfield and port in the capital of Mogadishu. TV crews wait for arrival and light up Marines. Some Somalis appear to surrender and are turned over to U.N. peacekeepers. MARK FINEMAN and SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Justices Toughen Rules on Illegal Repossessions DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notorious Salvadoran Battalion Is Disbanded : Military: U.S.-trained Atlacatl unit was famed for battle prowess but was also implicated in atrocities. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William Filante; 14-Year Assemblyman From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Post Office All Shook Up by Demand for Elvis Stamp MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drilling Begins in Effort to Reach Miners : Blast: Workers labored overnight, cutting through 900 feet of rock to lower instruments to area where 8 men are believed to be. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Claims Fifth Victim Associated Press
Celebrating the Drama of a Narrow Escape BILL HIGGINS
Holiday Tea Raises $1,000 for Teen Home KATHRYN BOLD
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Jurors Deliberating in Iran-Contra Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : AMA Takes Stricter Stand on Referrals From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Key to Clinton's Success Rests on Work of 'Clusters' : These technicians have begun meeting with Republican counterparts to ensure as smooth a handoff as possible. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safeguarding the Lights Fantastic BEVERLY BEYETTE
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Flies Within 7,100 Miles of Galileo From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Packwood Denies New Sex Allegation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cox, Rohrabacher Lead Reform of House GOP ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Sentence in Slaying of Asian-American From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Black Leaders Favor Longer Mission : Goals: They urge that American presence continue until Somalis have an effective government. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eagleburger Sworn In as Secretary of State, at Surprise Ceremony Associated Press
Democrats OK D.C., Territory Delegate Votes from The Washington Post
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Shuttle Swerves to Dodge Space Junk From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Odds of Quake Put Too High, 3 Scientists Say KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Study an Earth That Stretches and Swells : Geophysics: Forces within and without continually alter the not-quite-round planet, researchers find. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Yeltsin Offers Congress Foes Control of 4 Cabinet Posts CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Opens Door to Wider Somalia Mission : Policy: Limited relief operation may not be enough, he says in edging away from Administration's position. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Counsel Wraps Up Report on Iraq Loan Case Investigation From Times Wire Services
Clinton Charm Is Holding on Capitol Hill : Democrats: His return visit is greeted with enthusiasm by lawmakers. President-elect vows new partnership between Congress, White House. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inaugural Offers Faithful a Chance to Make a Stand : Ceremony: Only 37,000 seats will be available for Clinton's Jan. 20 oath-taking. Another 213,000 ticket-holders can expect a day of tired feet. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Declares Noriega a POW, Protected Under Rules of War From Associated Press
Report Shows Women Wait Longer to Wed : Census: The 1990 data also shows a decline in the divorce rate and an increase in the number of children growing up in single-parent families. MATT MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panetta Is Crusader for Deficit Cuts : Transition: California lawmaker is said to be Clinton's choice as budget director. His selection may signal tough measures to restrain spending. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Press for More Time on Disney Study MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Data Shows N. California Was 72% Wetter in 1400s MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
DRIVING : Porsche's Stock Just Shot Up PAUL DEAN
COLUMN ONE : Does Japan Ever Really Change? : The question is asked ever more frequently, even within the country. Amid economic tensions, it especially bedevils American policy-makers. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaza Curfew Imposed; Palestinian Killed Reuters
Gaining Ground for Bears' Habitat BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Michael Spells It M-o-n-e-y PETER H. KING
Assembly Opens With Resolution for ERA Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Citing Gifts, Roth Abstains in 2 O.C. Votes ERIC LICHTBLAU and GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Reportedly Plans to Pick Woman as Attorney General From Reuters
Death Toll Tops 500 as India's Riots Continue BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowd Wants Newport School Officials Ousted JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Humor High in Cards Inspired by Hurricane Andrew Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Eagleburger Sworn In as Secretary of State From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Running on Full : Hints for outfitting a favorite rambling recreationalist, who makes fun a serious business. BRAD BONHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mogadishu's Hired Guns--a Violent Culture MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some in Arizona GOP Angry at Elder Statesman Goldwater LAURA LAUGHLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bennett Quits Equalization Board, Cites Illness VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Tighten Noose Around Bosnia Capital : Balkans: Last road out of Sarajevo is closed. Diplomats see effort to starve out 400,000. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testimony Links Mexican Officials to Agent's Death : Trial: Cabinet members helped plot Camarena murder, informant says. Mexico denounces accusation. JIM NEWTON and MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Two Companies Test Patches to Boost Levels of Testosterone KATHLEEN DOHENY
BOOK REVIEW : 2 More Good Yarns by a Savvy Storyteller : RUMPOLE ON TRIAL, by John Mortimer ; Viking; $21; 243 pages : DUNSTER, by John Mortimer ; Viking; $21; 296 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
William Shawn; Edited New Yorker 35 Years RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Russia With Love--Children : Families: The former Soviet republic has become a foreign hot spot for Americans seeking to adopt. JULIE RUBIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Virginia Officials Begin Drilling Air Shaft to Find Missing Miners From Associated Press
Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible at Sunset : Astronomy: Earth's shadow is expected to be especially dark because of ash in the atmosphere from volcanic eruptions. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Seabees Ready for Duty, Doing What They 'Do Very Well' : Construction: Naval battalion will leave today, prepare the way for vessels moving into Somali ports. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FIXATIONS : Spin Doctor : Bill Firebaugh of Laguna Hills calls himself a 'fiddle-diddler.' Hi-fi-faluntin ideas come to him, and he gives them a try. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Report Details Chinese Prison Brutality : Torture: Three severely punished for throwing paint on Mao portrait, rights group says. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Language of Liberation : Culture: Rashid Karadaghi is waging his own war to save his people--he's writing a Kurdish-English dictionary. But his life's work is threatened because he's out of money. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coup Isn't Needed to Depose Household Dictators : A school of parenting that favors democratic principles and rejects punishment is drawing praise. : "If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves." --Carl Jung SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
L.A. Paving the Way for 'Boulevard' : Stage: The Shubert Theatre will be altered for Lloyd Webber musical, set to open here next October or November. DAVID GRITTEN and DON SHIRLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quotable
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Stories' a Seasonal Gift Box SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
People Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
People Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Peggy' Returns in Time for Holiday T. H. McCULLOH
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Philharmonic Players Shine at Gindi HERBERT GLASS
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : Terrific Energy in 'Pastores' SYLVIA DRAKE
MUSIC / KENNETH HERMAN : Pianist Forges Link to Masters for New Generation of Listeners : James Tocco, a Pacific Symphony soloist, is devoted to bridging popular tunes to traditional symphonic literature. KENNETH HERMAN
TV REVIEW : Stepfamilies in Conflict LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : Roseanne and Tom Arnold Deliver LEE MARGULIES
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Holidaze' a Mix of Light Sketches RAY LOYND
It's the Three Scrooges : Stage: Smaller troupes try not to worry about the ghosts of SCR 'Christmases' past. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Carol': A New Spin on the Classic LYNNE HEFFLEY
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Groundlings Nog' a Nod to Holidays DON SHIRLEY
Show Offers Energy, Not Substance LEAH OLLMAN
VOICES: High School Playwright Winners Offer Slice of Life : Young Voices Provide a Slice of Life NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Mystical Colors From Art-Rockin' Red House Painters STEVE HOCHMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : Celebrating a Pioneer of Positive Gay Images KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : Crossley Theatre's 'Carol' a Beaut DON SHIRLEY
McCartney Is Likely to Bypass San Diego JOHN D'AGOSTINO
HOLIDAY STAGE REVIEWS : 'Aladdin' Full of Chintzy Nuttiness ROBERT KOEHLER
The Last Hurrah for NBC's 'Cheers' : Series End Signals Another Loss for Reeling Network RICK DU BROW
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Aaron Tippin Keeps One Foot in the Old Country NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hollywood Sends a Sign of Support : Leaders: An update on first anniversary of the industry AIDS anti-discrimination group draws an 'impressive' crowd. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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Managerial Hand Nurses Summit to Full Recovery : Health-Care Chain Has 2 Santa Ana Hospitals, New Outpatient Surgery Site in Westminster JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Day Runner Stock Dips $2.50 a Share After Analyst Revises Outlook JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Cardis Negotiations to Sell Northern California Warehouses Unsuccessful
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FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Climbs 14 on Optimism Over Economy
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Purchasing Managers Perk Up on the Economy : Outlook: A poll of company executives finds a new optimism on growth in 1993. But the job picture is not so rosy. From Reuters
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Keating Defends His Dealings : Thrifts: The former operator of Lincoln Savings & Loan takes the stand. 'I don't engage in sham transactions,' he declares. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Intel to Spend $2.5 Billion on Facilities, R&D : Technology: The company is leading a resurgence by the U.S. semiconductor industry. Its 486 chip is a smash hit. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RTC Swiftly Sells Off $30 Million in Property : Auction: Nearly 800 bargain-seekers come to Anaheim Marriott to bid on shopping centers and other holdings of failed HomeFed. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Showman of the Sky : Entertainment Helps Ex-Record Tycoon's Virgin Atlantic Airways Take Off JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Question on Small Stocks: Will Rally Last? TOM PETRUNO
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Federal Probe of GM Pickup Trucks Grows : Safety: Agency orders an engineering analysis of vehicles with their fuel tanks placed outside the frame rails. From Times Wire Services
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Milken's Holiday Plans : He'll Greet '93 Behind Bars After Transfer Is Delayed SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EC Setting Standards for Medical Devices : Trade: Efforts continue despite the uncertainty over Maastricht Treaty ratification, U.S. manufacturers are told at conference. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Lockheed Jet Fighter Deal Near : Aerospace: Acquisition of General Dynamics' unit would move Lockheed toward top of combat airplane business. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ports Fight Ban on Cruise Ship Gambling : Legislation: Officials in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco fear a $100-million blow to tourism from law taking effect Jan. 1. ANDREW LEPAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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