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What happened on December 12, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Woman Is Indicted in False Adoption Case : Crime: Leanne Dees allegedly accepted cash from couples in the Valley and elsewhere in exchange for promises to give them her unborn babies. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
44 'Problem Officers' at LAPD Are Retrained or Off the Force : Law enforcement: Report to Police Commission says most received counseling. Others quit or were fired. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worn Pipe May Have Caused Blast at Texaco Refinery, Fire Officials Say : Investigation: Company declines to comment on a preliminary report about the explosion that routed hundreds from their homes. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Churches Set Seasonal Celebrations DAYE CLARK
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Metrolink Studies Closing Some Private Rail Crossings
PLACENTIA : Fence to Be Built Around High School DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Crossbow Attacker Gets Life in Prison : Sentence: Judge tacks on seven years to man convicted of trying to murder his former lover by firing an arrow into his head while he slept. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa May Have Staged Mall Rescue, Police Say JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Some Residents Asked to Boil Water PEGGY Y. LEE
Clinton Urged to Drop Vatican Envoy Associated Press
COSTA MESA : College District Board Elects Officers ROBERT BARKER
Obituaries
Builder's Offer to Help Pay for School Is OKd MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORWALK : Jury Awards $233,000 to Man Struck by Deputies
* Lt. Col. James Elwood Stauffer; Attorney
Holiday Season Stirs Church-State Debate : Recognition of God Is Woven Into American Fabric Despite Rulings From Associated Press
LOS ANGELES : Apparel Wholesaler Group Votes to Leave Downtown
OXNARD : Workers Play Santa Despite Layoffs JANE HULSE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Man Robs Bank, Escapes With Cash KAY SAILLANT
Starting to Look a Bit More Like America : Three more women join Clinton's top team
COUNTYWIDE : Gallegly Appointed to Judiciary Panel; Beilenson Drops Bid KAY SAILLANT and ALAN C. MILLER
MISSION VIEJO : Swanson to Head College Trustees ANNA CEKOLA
Diesel Vehicle Testing Expanded
CSUN President Proposes a Staff for Fund Raising : Education: To replace money lost in state cuts, Blenda Wilson may add up to nine administrators to seek donations from alumni and others. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PALMDALE : Council Moves Up Comment Period BLAINE HALLEY
He's Asking Too Much of Our Military : U.N. leader calls for vastly expanded U.S. responsibilities in Somalia
SAN DIEGO : 1 Dead, at Least 1 Hurt in Hit-and-Run
Chilly Days Expected After Pair of Storms : Weather: Sunny skies with highs in the 50s and nights below freezing are predicted in the wake of Friday's rainfall. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5% Pay Cuts in Sacramento
Uncharitable Deductions
Economy
Free-Trade Pact
More Rain Plants Seeds of Hope for End to Drought : Weather: Storms raise moisture level above seasonal average. Forecasters expect today to be cold and windy. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collagen
MOORPARK : Petition Drive on Rent Law Succeeds JAMES MAIELLA JR.
A Shot on Goal From Disneyland : No Mickey Mouse move in this bid to bring big-time hockey to Anaheim
Controversy Over Marge Schott
Ahmanson Site Suggested for Soka : Development: The Calabasas campus could be motivated to make such a move because it faces the prospect of land condemnation by the state. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Willie Brown Asked to Mediate School Dispute : Labor: Meanwhile, state board refuses to grant a union request to temporarily halt a cumulative 12% teachers' pay cut. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Man Found Dead in Harbor
PASADENA : Chamber Official Accused of Harassment to Resign
Controversy Over Marge Schott
Plan OKd to Cut Most Water Bills : Utilities: Council gives preliminary approval to committee's compromise on rate restructuring. It aids Valley residents, but large or wasteful users would face increases. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Green Appointed to Bay Delta Panel ROBERT BARKER
Gay Episcopal Group Targets 5 Delegates : Ministry: It says representatives to National Council of Churches oppose 'observer' status for a largely homosexual denomination. From Religious News Service
Raising a Stink Pays Off for Residents of Fallbrook ANDREW LePAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metrolink Evaluates 13 Private Crossings : Train safety: Fears of a lawsuit prompt officials to meet privately to discuss the November accident in Pacoima that killed a city truck driver. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton Council OKs Card Casino Despite Outcry EMILY ADAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputy D.A. Named Chief Prosecutor JULIO MORAN
SIMI VALLEY : Archdiocese Fights Financial Subpoenas MACK REED
SAN FERNANDO : 'Remorseful' Bandit Gets 61-Year Term JULIO MORAN
PALMDALE : K mart Seeks OK for 2 New Stores BLAINE HALLEY
CALIFORNIA NEWS : Wilson Forms Trade, Commerce Agency From Associated Press
COUNTYWIDE : Latinos to Celebrate Patron Saint Day DAVID REYES
NEWPORT BEACH : City Hall's Smoking Ban to Begin Jan. 1 MIMI KO
Parents Unite in Anger at School Board : Education: A diverse coalition of sophisticated and savvy taxpayers, outraged over alleged embezzlement in the Newport-Mesa Unified district, are demanding the ouster of top administrators--or the recall of trustees. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here Comes the Sun . . . : No Precipitation Expected Through Wednesday; Dent in Drought Possible but Too Early to Tell JODI WILGOREN and SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Still a Public Face : Retired From Senate, Ed Davis Finds His Legend Trails Him to Morro Bay JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOMIS : Open-Meeting Law Violated, Jurors Say CARLOS V. LOZANO
Obituaries
Youth's Aunt Held in Theft of Trust Fund NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKeon Tapped for Public Works Panel ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Reduced for 1 Defendant in Denny Case JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kolts Panel Dissatisfied With Reforms : Law enforcement: Authors of critical report on Sheriff's Department again urge creation of civilian review commission despite opposition by Block. KENNETH REICH and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA ANA : Suspect Dies After Police Tackle Him ERIC YOUNG
City Offers Concessions in Effort to Keep Kavlico : Moorpark: Officials will speed approval for plant expansion. The major employer says it would have relocated otherwise. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Boyfriend Arrested in Woman's Slaying PATRICK McCARTNEY
OXNARD : 'Blessed' Kitchen Window in Storage FRED ALVAREZ
LOS ALAMITOS : Racist Vandalism Spurs More Security BERT ELJERA
Vista, San Marcos Consider Own Police Forces JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Bid for a Perfect Pine BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Measure F Panel Has 4 New Members JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Panel Gains Power to Call Officers : Courts: Civilian review board gets OK to subpoena sheriff's deputies involved in investigations. The decision is being appealed. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Rebuild L.A. Seeks Asian, Woman for Co-Chair Posts
LAKE FOREST : Cooperation Spares Man a Life Sentence RENE LYNCH
Controversy Over Marge Schott
Higher Noise Levels Sought for Airport : Jetliners: Under new federal safety rules, the widely used MD-80 can't meet the John Wayne decibel limit set by 1985 court settlement. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
OXNARD : Judge Releases Youth Charged in Shooting MACK REED
Palmdale Council Powerless to Muffle CB Radio Complaints EMILY VIGLIELMO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Cartoonist Conrad Arrested on Drunk Driving Charge
COSTA MESA : City, Schools Agree to Share Playing Fields LYNDA NATALI
ORANGE : Museum in Old Town Is City's First HELAINE OLEN
COUNTYWIDE : Firefighter Honored for His Dedication MIMI KO
COUNTYWIDE : Disabled Adults Lose Transportation BILL BILLITER
MOORPARK : City Council Favors Town Hall Meetings JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Loved Ones Bid Sad Adieu to Orange County-Based Marines : Separation: Troopers board giant military aircraft and take wing on their mercy mission to famine-ravaged Somalia. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yarmulke Is at Center of Bias Claim : Complaint: Mail carrier accuses Postal Service of anti-Semitism for insisting that he wear his uniform headgear over his skullcap. ANDREW LEPAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Waterfront : Oxnard: Spectacular floats will herald a procession of decorated boats tonight in the Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Council OKs 5 New Speed Limit Postings MAIA DAVIS
Ventura County Planners Reject Ahmanson Ranch Housing Plan : Growth: The commission's denial of a $1-billion mini-city proposed on 2,800 acreas in the hills northwest of Calabasas sets the stage for a final vote Tuesday. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : 5th Person Held in Landlord's Slaying GEOFF FEIN
Santa Knew Purported Victim : Investigation: Daniel Hobbit has a history of being in publicized events. Police are looking into the possibility that robbery attempt was staged. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Slain While Sleeping Was Potential Witness in Trial From Associated Press
AGOURA HILLS : Body of Man Found in Creek JULIE TAMAKI
Broker Convicted of Embezzling More Than $1 Million JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plane Fair : Airlines Will Reverse Non-Refundable Policy for Marines Ordered to Somalia H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversy Over Marge Schott
SAN DIEGO : Sagon Penn Admits Parole Violation
PALMDALE : Water District Votes to Raise Rates BLAINE HALLEY
Nightmare of Shots in the Dark : Law Enforcement: Poway business executive speaks for the first time about the botched drug raid that left him seriously wounded. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OTAY MESA : Shots From Mexico Miss Border Agents
2 Wage Campaign to Aid Victims of Nazis : Compensation: They are helping Americans file claims for property that they or their families forfeited when they fled Hitler's forces. ROSANNE KEYNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Singer Rick James Declared Fugitive
Controversy Over Marge Schott
COSTA MESA : L.A. Man Charged in Student's Murder ERIC YOUNG
First Murder Trial Related to Riots Begins : Courts: Opening arguments describe mob scene where motorcyclist was fatally shot and his nephew wounded. Three are accused in the killing. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Ominous News for Art Scene : Galleries: James Corcoran, who started Santa Monica's gallery boom in the mid-'80s, will end his exhibition program in February. Other dealers are regrouping. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Children Shine in L.A. Classical Ballet 'Nutcracker' LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Dolphins' Ex-Lineman Scrimmages With Eddie Murphy in 'Gentleman' JANICE ARKATOV
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Buckingham Soars as a Solo : His Energized Concert--Whether a Debut or Comeback--Is a Triumph MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Temirkanov, Philharmonic in Top Form TIMOTHY MANGAN
Getting Lessons in Courage LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Academy Overlooks the Value of Short Films
TV REVIEWS : Friendship Test in 'Message' RAY LOYND
ART REVIEW : An Overview of Life's Underbelly SUSAN FREUDENHEIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Dead Ahead': A Valdez-Spill Thriller HOWARD ROSENBERG
'Gangsta' Rap
COMEDY REVIEW : Billy Connolly in Fine Fettle LAWRENCE CHRISTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Whatever You Call It, It Was a Triumph : Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham leaves enthusiastic Coach House fans wondering where he's been keeping himself. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catherine Bach Goes to S. Africa for Some Non-'Hazzard'ous Duty DAVID WALSTAD
TV REVIEWS : Frewer Sturdies 'Shaky Ground' HOWARD ROSENBERG
WEEKEND TV : Fox Changes Schedule for Sunday Night N.F. MENDOZA
Muckenthaler's at a Loss : Art: The Fullerton museum is forced to cancel a 1993 exhibition--and won't replace it--because of serious money troubles. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Dark Fruit' Examines the Underbelly of Gay Black Life PAT LAUNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : Classical Mixes in Vamos' Ballet LEWIS SEGAL
'Ariadne' Soprano Warms Up to a Los Angeles 'Vacation' SUSAN KING
MUSIC REVIEWS : Horacio Gutierrez Plays Haydn, Liszt DONNA PERLMUTTER
New Dealing : Run a Gallery for $250 a Month? Randall Scott Tells How CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little-Folks Singers Moving Up to the Big Time : Children's music: Greg & Steve, after years of playing school auditoriums, are now performing at larger halls such as the Bren Events Center, where they'll appear Sunday. CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Las Voces Keeps Up Steady Beat : Music: Group has brought little heard repertory of Latin American vocal and choral music to San Diego. KENNETH HERMAN
Transition Team Quizzes L.A.'s Nodal : NEA: The meeting fuels rumors that the Cultural Affairs Department chief is among the candidates to head Bill Clinton's arts endowment. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blind Melon: Keeping an Eye on the Serious : The quintet's singer may be a childhood pal of Axl Rose, but that doesn't mean the folk-rock band is a Guns N' Roses clone. KATHERINE TURMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Di-Charles Split Seen as Boost for ABC Sunday Film GREG BRAXTON
TV REVIEW : 'Charles, Diana': Royal Romp RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Magi' Enhances Sweetness of Lamb's Evening : Theater: Production of 'An American Christmas' proves unfailingly pleasant. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Strategy for Rebuilding NBC RICK DU BROW
'Brooklyn Bridge'
The Academy Overlooks the Value of Short Films
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SPORTS
This Year, Riggins Does More Than Watch CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Too Hot for Northridge : College basketball: The Lions rally for a 71-66 victory over the Matadors. They will face Michigan State tonight. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bishop Amat Makes It a Perfect Season : Prep football: Top-ranked team stops Loyola, 7-3, to take Division I title and finish undefeated. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Bishop Amat Holds Off Loyola, 7-3, to Finish Perfect Section Season ERIC SHEPARD
Girls' Basketball Roundup BOB BORSUM
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Moala Lifts Hawthorne Over Bell Gardens, 14-6 LONNIE WHITE
High School Football Championships FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
CAPISTRANO VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Defense Helps Put Cougars in Final TOM SHERIDAN
Fleet Bertrand Wins First Grand Prix Race : Sailing: He wins by 64 seconds after narrowly avoiding Navy destroyer. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany
Wheelchair Team Might Regain Gold Medal JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea Beats Costa Mesa, Advances to Final TOM BIRSCHBACH
Success Is Signed, Seal's, Delivered BARBIE LUDOVISE
BASEBALL : Santiago and Reynolds Find New Homes From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany
Strawberry Is Hurt in Collision
SAILING : Bertrand Breezes to Easy Victory RICH ROBERTS
Lakers Go to Perkins, Perkins Goes to Work : Pro basketball: He scores 25 points on 12-of-14 shooting in 118-93 victory over Bullets as L.A. improves record to 11-6. Divac has 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Kennedy's Bean Scores Six Goals to Beat Savanna
Miscellany
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : They Don't Control Playoff Destiny LONNIE WHITE
Lopez's 22 Points Pace Pepperdine : College basketball: He makes five three-pointers and leads the Waves to a 65-56 victory over North Carolina Charlotte. From Associated Press
Nothing Fancy, but Hebert Does Job : Football: New Orleans quarterback doesn't have notoriety the defense has, but he has Saints headed toward playoffs. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany
NHL ROUNDUP : Devils' Shorthanded Goal Trips Penguins From Associated Press
Trojans' Answer Might Be Right in Front of Them
Dodgers Don't Escape Heat for Their Deals
Sorry, but His Seats Are in the Front Row
Dodgers Don't Escape Heat for Their Deals
Washington Expose Chopped Up by Fan
Are Steroids to Blame for Violent Injuries?
Make Her Pay, but Don't Make Her Stop Talking
Abbott Is in Big Apple: Angel Fans Say They Are Left With Worms
Are Steroids to Blame for Violent Injuries?
Dodgers Don't Escape Heat for Their Deals
Abbott Is in Big Apple: Angel Fans Say They Are Left With Worms
Abbott Is in Big Apple: Angel Fans Say They Are Left With Worms
Notre Dame's Krause Is Dead at 79 : College: The former athletic director is remembered for his foresight and judgment. From Associated Press
Shelton Propels Cypress Past Imperial Valley
Abbott Is in Big Apple: Angel Fans Say They Are Left With Worms
Carbajal to Defend IBF Title RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Esperanza Gets Breath of Fresh Air ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Championships MIKE REILLEY
Faulk Is Talk of the Hometown : Football: His old neighborhood is waiting for the Heisman Trophy results to be announced. From Associated Press
CHARGERS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Bernstine Returns to Roster, Eager to Test Repaired Shoulder T.J. SIMERS
King Fan Sticks Up for More Coverage
Abbott Is in Big Apple: Angel Fans Say They Are Left With Worms
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Prep Football Playoff Roundup
Sylmar Sees City 4-A Final Against Powerful Carson as a Chance to Gain Respect PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CS Long Beach Women Going to Final Four PAUL McLEOD
Husky Case Will Be Investigated by Special Counsel, School Says ELLIOTT ALMOND
CS Northridge Blows Lead at Loyola, 71-66 MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Tackler Makes Plays, Not Headlines MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miami Even More Cocky Than Usual MAL FLORENCE
NBA ROUNDUP : Mystique or Not, Rockets Get Best of Bulls From Associated Press
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Ventura Advances to Beverly Hills Final
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : 2-A DIVISION : Torrey Pines vs. El Camino, 7 p.m. DAVE McKIBBEN
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Wants to Be Ready for Anything TIM KAWAKAMI
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress Goes On Late 22-9 Run but Still Loses to Katella MIKE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Brazil, Pierce Twin Terrors at Sylmar : Prep football: Brash and brawny senior linebackers enjoy a rowdy friendship, but they save their roughest play for the field. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls Get Back on Winning Track : Hockey: Knickle misses shutout but is superb in goal in 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Loses Another Close One : Basketball: Missouri Kansas City's Dumas scores with five seconds left to hand Anteaters second last-minute loss in two games. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Forecast Is Chili Again : Baseball: California gets free agent Davis to return as designated hitter after Twins' offer comes in low. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Small Effort by San Pedro : City 3-A final: Castaneda has two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 24-7 victory over Taft. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO SPORTS ET CETERA : Toreros Beat Fullerton for First Victory of Season
Sunny Hills Stops Rancho Alamitos : Division VII: Cuccia's run with 38 seconds left gives Lancers a 14-13 victory and their third title. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tift Credits Talented Line for His Success CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cork's Stop Preserves Another Valencia Title : Division VI: Tigers defeat Duarte, 23-15, to earn second consecutive championship. Riggins carries for 122 yards. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENT : Bruins Stay Unbeaten; Trojans Are Eliminated WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers End Spectrum Hex : Pro basketball: They beat the 76ers, 125-110, and end franchise's 22-game slump in Philadelphia dating to 1975. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McNall Engineers Additions : NHL: Elated by entry of major U.S. corporations, he worked behind scenes to bring two new franchises to the league. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Loses in Final Seconds, 86-85 ROBYN NORWOOD
NHL Gets Stern's Top Assistant : Hockey: Owners select Bettman, who devised NBA's salary cap, as first commissioner. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Capistrano Valley Christian Takes Control, Wins KIM KUTCHER
BOYS' BASKETBALL THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Hartman Comes Forward for Host Lancers, 61-35 VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Majors, Pitt Football Will Do an Encore From Staff and Wire Reports
Opportunity for Repayment Motivates Montclair Prep JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Clear Choice for the Heisman From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : Games today at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium : 3-A DIVISION : Poway vs. Morse, 4 p.m. MARTIN HENDERSON
Miscellany
Miscellany
High School Football Championships DAVID COULSON
TENNIS : This Time, Sampras Gets Past Leconte From Associated Press
Glusac Is Again the Favorite at Kinney : Cross-Country: Fallbrook runner is on a streak as she hopes to bounce back from last year's 30th-place finish. JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy's Basketball Roundup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No Letting Up for No. 4 Indiana From Associated Press
Taft Unable to Catch Castaneda, San Pedro : Prep football: Smallest Pirate player makes two scoring catches, Toreadors drop City 3-A final, 24-7. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuccia Passes, Runs and Holds On to Give Sunny Hills a Victory TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Vista's Long Shots Enough to Beat Rancho Bernardo
Skieresz Aims for Top-5 Finish in Kinney Meet JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torretta the Favorite for Heisman Trophy : College football: SDSU's Faulk, Georgia's Hearst are other leading hopefuls as they await today's announcement. From Associated Press
Rosales Replaces James as Ventura College Coach JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : No Elway Again for Broncos Today Associated Press
Ex-Volleyball Coach Plans Suit Against Fullerton : Jurisprudence: Huffman charges that his firing was retaliatory because he initiated legal proceedings when school attempted to drop sport. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ferreira Knows Ups, Downs of Expansion HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huskies Investigated by the Secret Service : Washington: A school official confirms that alleged cellular phone fraud is the focus of questions. DANNY ROBBINS and ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Touchdown Tommy Only a Rookie Now : Pro football: Browns' Vardell goes through the usual struggles of a first-year player. ROSS ATKIN, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Desormeaux Is Kicked in Head by Horse After Being Thrown BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
Brushing Up on Decor : Artist Maria del Carmen Calvo's House Looks Like One of Her Paintings KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Old Gazebo Gambit Doesn't Fool Him for Minute PATRICK MOTT
HOLIDAY DECORATION : Putting All Your Gifts in One Basket JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leaks Could Be Source of Mildew JOHN MORELL
HOLIDAY DECORATION : Keep Home Fires Burning With Candles VALERIE ORLEANS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
The Anatomy Of Starvation
Ex-Sen. Carpenter Says He Can't Afford Retrial : Courts: Judge expresses doubt about his financial claims. A hearing is ordered on whether a defense attorney should be appointed in the political corruption case. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henry C. Clausen; Trial Lawyer, Pearl Harbor Investigator
Surprises Greet Southland Marines in Mogadishu MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Bans TV From Hearing in Allen-Farrow Custody Battle From Associated Press
MIDDLE EAST : New Exodus: Damascus to Brooklyn : Syria's small Jewish community is heading for America as restrictions on emigration are lifted. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Hurt in Snowball Fight at University Associated Press
Teams Start Pumping Out Wrecked Tanker Reuters
Big 3 Networks Agree to Tone Down TV Violence : Media: New guidelines may result in slightly stricter rules. Pact could put pressure on others in industry. MATT MARSHALL and JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Woman Gets Top Duke Post Associated Press
Ventura County Planners Reject Housing Project DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israelis Blow Up Palestinian Guerrilla Leader MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Targets Pennsylvania Supreme Court From Associated Press
6-Footer Clinton May Find Nominees Easy to Overlook From a Times Staff Writer
Lawmakers Veto Yeltsin Referendum Idea JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A : How Pacific Telesis Split Affects Consumers, Rates JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Net Gains Include More Canadian Dollars : Tourism: Hockey will mean an extra lure for visitors from north. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Offers Environmental Plan : Policy: Report is meant as a blueprint for Clinton and calls for linking economic, health pursuits. It urges new taxes, among them higher gasoline levy. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zepha Bogert; Women in Film Co-Founder, Press Club President
Jury Deadlocks, New Trial Set in O.C. Arson Case : Courts: Late-night deliberations fail to produce verdict in case of man accused of setting fire at youth shelter and firebombing the home of his former girlfriend. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shalala Has a Reputation as a Savvy Manager : Nominee: The choice to head the Health and Human Services Department is no stranger to education or government. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Experts Vow to End Worldwide Hunger WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emil Haury; Archeologist Was Expert on American Southwest
EC Summit Focuses on Danes JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Korea Returns Ex-Premier to Post Reuters
Mogadishu's Warlords Announce Peace Pact : Accord: Somali clans agree to put an immediate end to fighting in the capital. But violence inland continues. MARK FINEMAN and SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LATIN AMERICA : Belief That All Is Corrupt Unites a Weary Venezuela KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hockey Goal Came Too Late to Save 2 Anaheim Officials MATT LAIT and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Big 3 Networks Agree to 'Limit' Violence on TV MATT MARSHALL and JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Storm Delivers Paralyzing Blow to New Yorkers JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Drops Weinberger Perjury Count : Iran-Contra: Action may damage prosecution's case in the other felony charges against former defense secretary. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Refugees on Road to Nowhere : In a massive U.N. effort, 5% of Cambodia's population is being repatriated. The missing element is a plan for their long-term survival. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reich May Become New Kind of Labor Secretary : Transition: Clinton's nominee champions some controversial ideas about workers, infrastructure. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Textbook Guidelines That Include Gays OKd : Education: Board approves framework that includes a discussion of alternative lifestyles while stressing sexual abstinence for teen-agers. From Associated Press
Ex-Priest Guilty of Molesting Baby-Sitter in '87 From Associated Press
Diane Varga; Jazz Singer, Promoter
Lawyer-Beneficiary Removed as Estate Trustee DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. School Moves Toward Autonomy From District HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Richard Tompkins; Introduced Trading Stamps to Great Britain
James Campbell, 80, Laguna Beach Inventor, Dies
Therapy Offers Swift Antidote to Starvation SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Deadly Religious Riots Spread to India's Capital : Asia: Rampaging youths torch homes and shops. Residents flee violence stemming from razing of mosque. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines Reverse No-Refund Policy for Marines' Tickets H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morgan H. Harris; Museum Trustee
Japanese Cabinet Shuffle Aims to Regain Public Trust LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Chief Wants U.S. to Disarm Somalis : Goals: He says officials raised no objection to his request that mission go beyond famine relief. STANLEY MEISLER and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Volcanic Eruptions Deplete Ozone Layer : Science: Study of Pinatubo blast strengthens views, including findings that Earth can be cooled temporarily. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Choice Has Network of Strong Allies : Nominee: Carol Browner brings positive reviews in environmental causes, but has limited administrative experience. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor's Accusers Deny They're Vengeful : Probe: Two former employees of deceased physician explain why they reported Orville J. Stone's actions to the state medical board. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. OKs Deployment of Peacekeepers to Macedonia STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunplay May Be Ending on Green Line : Somalia: A symbol of banditry dividing the capital is erased by a pact between warring clans. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Telesis Will Split Up to Spur Growth CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eugene Twardowicz; Investigator Built Case Against Agnew
Paper Company to Close Eureka Pulp Mill MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michigan Approves Strict Stalking-Harassment Law From Associated Press
Russell L. Lewis; President of Sacramento Music Circus
Judge Removes O.C. Lawyer as Estates' Trustee DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Fills 4 Key Posts; 3 Women Among Nominees : Appointments: His candidates for top health, labor, environmental and economic positions are known as innovators, activists. No minorities among those named. DOUGLAS JEHL and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dan Maskell; Tennis Commentator Known as 'Voice of Wimbledon'
Vilma Banky; Silent Screen Star Died in 1991 MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Signs Herald Strong Holiday Shopping Season : Economy: Retail sales rose in November, inflation remained down and the number of delinquent consumer loans reached their lowest level since March, 1990. From Times Wire Services
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Santa Ana Company Increases Dividend
Nissan Getting Strong U.S. Boost From Altima, Quest From Associated Press
Carl's Jr. Posts Drop in Profit for 3rd Quarter MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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GM's Electric Cars Relegated to a Back Seat : Autos: Ambitious manufacturing plans are scaled back. And the company seeks to spread development costs among the Big Three. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Trim Business : Christmas Tree Dealers Cutting Down Prices to Light Up Sales DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genisco to Move Facility to Anaheim
THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION : UC Economist Known for Strong Trade Stance : Appointment: Laura D'Andrea Tyson, named to head Council of Economic Advisers, has advocated 'countervailing subsidies' to fight overseas competition that receives government help. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION : Most Approve of Selection to Head EPA : Cabinet: Florida business people are mostly positive, but some fear Carol Browner might favor a regulatory policy that lacks flexibility. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder Lyon Begins Major Restructuring : Finance: Company President Dick Randall resigning as part of effort to shrink company and meet lender pressure to repay more than $200 million in loans. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lyon Co. Undergoes Major Restructuring to Pay Debt JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell, TRW Win Major 'Star Wars' Contracts : Aerospace: The Air Force awards pacts for surveillance satellite network. Multibillion-dollar program means jobs for Southern California. RALPH VARTABEDIAN and DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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