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What happened on December 22, 1992
SPORTS
Linsey Towering Without Sunshine : Calvary Chapel: The county's top rebounder and second-leading scorer last season aims to improve her averages. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Foul Call in Euroball : Americans Find That Often It Can Be Play for No Pay RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Grant Grabs 1st Round 93-92 Win
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West's Women Win Easily at Riverside Tournament
Futurity Is Bright for Derby JIM MURRAY
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Wins Title with Late Goal
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Overconfidence Can Beat Even the Best BOB OATES
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Raider Woes Linger : NFL: Controversies will continue after Los Angeles closes its season with a dreary trip to the Redskins' RFK Stadium. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
The Choice Was Clear in the End : USC: Raveling had a chance to become a national basketball executive, but the desire to coach has kept him with the Trojans. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Balanced CS Fullerton Routs Eastern Illinois MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / DAILY : RAMS : No Major Lineup Changes Planned TIM KAWAKAMI
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / WOMEN'S ROUNDUP : Leslie's 23 Points Lead No. 16 USC Past CS Fullerton; Tennessee Wins From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Lopez's 32 Points Lift Pepperdine Over Boise State in Overtime, 92-88
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
NHL ROUNDUP : Referee Clears the Way for Rangers' Shutout From Associated Press
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Vallely's Late Basket Gives Sailors Victory
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Miami Assistant Gets Colorado State Job From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Stops Losing Streak by Running Down SCC MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
OK, Children, You Ugly Ones Can Be Heard but Not Seen SHAV GLICK
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Titans Run to Victory : Basketball: Cal State Fullerton turns on its fast break for the first time this season to defeat Eastern Illinois, 86-60. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Lang Finally Catching Fire in Backfield : Rams: Fullback who had a 71-yard run against the Packers has earned a chance at tailback next season, Knox says. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / DAILY : AROUND THE NFL : Ditka Meets With Bears' President Associated Press
Funding Future Trainers Is Primary Goal STEVE KRESAL
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Finishes With a Flurry
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / DAILY : RAIDERS : Evans Might Start Against Redskins STEVE SPRINGER
BASEBALL : Sierra Re-Signs With A's, Getting Five-Year Contract From Associated Press
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Aimee Periolat
Lang's Play Proves as Hot as His Foot : Pro football: Running back survives setting his shoe afire to put himself in position to win the starting tailback's job next season. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Falcon Fumbles Fuel Cowboys' 41-17 Romp : NFC: Aikman throws three touchdown passes, Smith scores twice as Dallas wins its first East title since 1985. From Associated Press
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda Wins in Second Round at Santa Barbara
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
Glenn's Three-Point Shooting Leads USC : College basketball: Guard scores 26 points in Trojans' 98-58 rout of South Carolina State. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers' Gamble on Peeler Looks Like a Winner : No. 1 Draft Pick Overcomes His Past and Shows He Can Play Against Former Idols MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Duke Is Island Unto Itself, 89-73 From Associated Press
Patrick Kunz
Vickers Chooses Stanford : Recruiting: Rancho Alamitos linebacker is waiting to be accepted. Edison's Murphy picks Arizona State; Roberts opts for California. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magic Johnson Rehired by NBC as TV Analyst LARRY STEWART
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Private Schools
NEWS
Postscript : Resettled Refuseniks Finding Israel a Challenge : Jobs are scarce, and it's not easy to adjust to a market economy. Still, many look back with no regret. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chance to Do Good, Do Well Artistically : Arts and Crafts: Third World Handarts in Orange sells wares from impoverished artisans from five areas of U.S. and 20 other countries. NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canoe Artist Keeps Craft Afloat for Film Role MAURA GRIFFIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Culture : Japan's Sumo Stars Weigh In With Sex Appeal : The 'Taka-Waka' brothers attract legions of female fans to the ancient sport. Now, there are sumo calendars, dolls and even a TV series. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Todos, a Seasonal, Sparkling Soiree KATHRYN BOLD
Documentary : Checking in at Somalia's Hotel Hell : Bring your own soap. Tarantulas, roaches and tropical diseases are gratis. And the room is $85 a night. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
University Receives Record Challenge Grant The Washington Post
Wilson Names Seymour to Affordable-Housing Post CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Leary Surprised but Not Unaware : Nominee: Friends say Clinton's choice for energy secretary had not expected Cabinet post. The utility executive had worked on Ford and Carter staffs. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Less Giving, More Work for O.C. Charities DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Refines Its Plans to Enforce Serb Flight Ban ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stung by Vote, Taiwan Premier May Resign DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KEEPING FIT : Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Spite of It : The right foods help keep up energy and keep off weight during the hectic holiday season. JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Asked to Overturn Welfare Payment Limit From Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : OHIO : Klan-Erected Cross Is Knocked Down From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southland Inter-County Travel Up : Census report: More people live in one county and work in another. In O.C., 86% of workers were local residents in 1980, dropping to 81% by 1990. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goergy Marosan; Helped Suppress '56 Hungarian Revolt Times Wire Services
Collor Delays His Trial by Firing Lawyers WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rites for Saxophonist Curtis Peagler Set
Ringing Hands : A family man coping in 'crisis' is happy to have seasonal work for the Salvation Army. DIANNE KLEIN
1 Million Among Middle Class Lost Health Benefits Last Year from Associated Press
Firm Leaves Trail of Anger at Schools : Instruction: In six years, the private company has failed to turn a profit anywhere. It has also riled some teachers, parents and school board members. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riley Reforms Won Applause of Experts : Schools: His campaign to upgrade South Carolina education was viewed as the most effective in the region. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : U.S. Officials Reject Tribe's Casino Bid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MOSCOW : A Cabinet Debut
Changing Lifestyles : Russian Capitalists Hitting the Streets : Critics warn the nation is turning into a bazaar, not a market economy. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Unchosen Few, a Long Wait MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Employ Checkpoint to Cut Street Crime from Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW : Why It's Hard to Pull Off Murders : BONES: A Forensic Detective's Casebook by Douglas Ubelaker and Henry Scammell ; An Edward Burlingame Book/HarperCollins; $23; 320 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Sees Scaling Back of University Research Programs : Education: Report's bleak forecast contrasts with expectations that the Clinton Administration will allot more money for academic science. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closing of British Coal Pits Unlawful, Court Rules WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethics Group Wants Mandated Organ Donations Upon Death Associated Press
Israel Unrelenting About Deported Palestinians : Security: Rabin says even tougher measures will be taken, if needed, to deal with terrorist attacks. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Weinberger Faces New Accusations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Feinstein Agrees to Pay $190,000 for Violations : Campaign: Fine is for failing to comply with finance disclosure rules in 1990 governor's race. State watchdog agency says errors were unintentional. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Better Safe Than Sorry,' Say Patrolling Marines : Somalia: Shots are fired daily at troops in capital zone that used to be a thriving civic center. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Toy With Us! S. J. DIAMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
54 Killed but 282 Survive as Jet Crashes in Portugal From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Principal's Mourners Cry Out to Dinkins From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Group Home's Point of Peril: Is the Danger Inside or Outside? : Neighbors say one of the residents, a convicted sex offender, poses a threat to their children. Operators of the house say they fear 'vigilantes' will harm staff and clients. RHONDA HILLBERY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mission Viejo Hanukkah Display Vandalized FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Giving Old Age a Run for Its Money : Health: Forget the Fountain of Youth. Early results of a USC study show that regular exercise may be the best way to forestall some of the consequences of aging. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Angry Clinton Defends His Cabinet Selections : Nominees: He attacks criticism by 'bean counters.' O'Leary, Riley are named to energy, education posts. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Imperial County Hungers for Jobs at Harvest Time : Agriculture: The lingering impact of a whitefly scourge has led to the state's highest unemployment rate. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Horror--and the Glory : As Times Square Tries to Clean Up Its Act, Trading Peep Shows for Office Towers, Some Mourn the Loss of Colorful People and Places GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Francisco to Use Schools as Homeless Shelters During Holidays Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : A Humble Symbol of the '90s : Self-storage warehouses are booming. Newly homeless stash their belongings there. Small firms set up shop to save on rent. Then there's the guy seeking a refuge to smoke his cigars. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panic Cries Foul, Calls for Fresh Elections in Serbia LAURA SILBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For-Profit Public Schools Test Is Off to a Mixed Start : Education: Private firm is running nine Baltimore campuses. Some teachers say little has changed. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hallmark of Clan Warfare: 'Death Carts' : Somalia: Starvation can be the fate of members of the wrong family. To have food is to be a target of killers. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somali Warlords Agree to Arms Cut : Security: Dozens of gun-bearing vehicles are to be taken off the capital's streets. If the threat to Marines is not removed, the vehicles will be destroyed. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Southern Californians Cross County Borders to Work SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Folies Bergere Closes Associated Press
Pepto's in the Pink for a Reason KATHLEEN DOHENY
Official, 4 Others Die in Ecuador Plane Crash Associated Press
Businessman Convicted in Camarena Case JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Rules Out Tax Hike in 1993 : Budget: But governor declines to discuss the future of a temporary 1/2-cent sales tax increase due to end July 1. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Wants Update of Farrow Wealth as Battle With Woody Allen Goes On from Times Wire Services
Nathan Milstein; Scholarly, Eloquent Violin Virtuoso BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : The BBC's Battered Sahib : Mark Tully has been expelled by India, chased by mobs and picketed. He loves his job. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Dept. Links Bush Aide to Passport Hunt RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fleeing Prisoner Is Caught in a Jam at San Diego Airport Times Staff and Wire Reports
ALGIERS : Tension Continues
World View : Global Spending Spree to Expand Roads, Rails : Trillions of dollars are budgeted for public works over several years, promising vast changes in how things work. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRASILIA : D-Day for Collor
GENEVA : Whither Africa?
Justices Limit Mistaken-Belief Claim by Accused Rapists : Appeal: The state Supreme Court issues the ruling to clear up confusion over a 17-year-old jury instruction. A defendant had maintained that he erroneously thought his victim had consented to having sex. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Lemp Avenue Name Change Goes Limping Along : Studio City: Council committee is cool to the idea of a switch to Meadow as the petition drive runs up against neighborhood resistance and charges of forgery. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Police Say Salary Talks at Impasse JODI WILGOREN
OXNARD : 2 Suspects Held in Armed Robbery KAY SAILLANT
Handling of Alvarez Machain
From Seedy to Trendy : Redevelopment: A once blighted area is now a hip entertainment mecca. But merchants fear success will bring Westwood-style woes. SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Officials Fail to Set Opening Date for Subway
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY : Sheriffs Search for Truck Hijackers AARON CURTISS
PERSPECTIVE ON AFRICA : The Marines Need Not Land Again : The basic needs of the continent's children can be met with the amount we will spend on beer this year--$25 billion. JIMMY CARTER, Former President Jimmy Carter is actively involved in conflict resolution, democratization and human-rights efforts in Africa through the Carter Center in Atlanta, Ga. and
BURBANK : Airport Income Drops Despite Record Use
SANTA ANA : Student Leader Joins Group Touring Cuba JON NALICK
VENTURA : Holiday Sobriety Checks to Continue GEOFF FEIN
Countywide : Assemblyman to Meet the Public KAY SAILLANT
Effect of State Ruling on Hospital Merger Debated : Health care: Attorney general's order may require the chain that owns St. John's to operate Pleasant Valley as a full-service facility. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A First Step Toward an End to the Killing : De Klerk cashiers the military for trying to stymie reform
Countywide : Ed Davis Named to Beverage Board JACK CHEEVERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Alternative-Fuel Vehicles Acquired
Ho, Ho, Hum AL MARTINEZ
MOORPARK : Meetings to Address Police Relations JAMES MAIELLA JR.
LANCASTER : Elks Beat the Grinch, Restore Reindeer and All
Countywide : Collection of Shoes for Homeless Begins PHIL SNEIDERMAN
LOS ANGELES : BankAmerica to Donate $3 Million for Housing
County Role as L.A. Job Base Is Growing : Census: The number of commuters from across the county line has risen dramatically. It reflects a growing trend among large metropolitan areas. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : America's Hungry MARYANNE STAFFORD, 32, came to California from Oklahoma nine months ago with her husband and two children. Standing at the Culver Drive off-ramp of the San Diego Freeway in Irvine, she held a sign that read, "My children need to eat. Will work for food." Commenting on the U.S. Marines' efforts to get food to starving people in Somalia, she told The Times: and
SIMI VALLEY : Bids Sought for Community Center PHIL SNEIDERMAN
SUN VALLEY : Pet Shelter Issues Urgent Food Appeal AARON CURTISS
VENTURA : City to Apply for Housing Money PEGGY Y. LEE
Ojai : Council to Vote on Shelter Donation GEOFF FEIN
Obituaries : Funeral for Officer
SANTA CLARITA : Davis to Join State Alcohol Panel JACK CHEEVERS
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Officials Review Boards' Applicants BOB ELSTON
Abortion Case Deliberations
Abortion Case Deliberations
Trains Hauling Trash
Abortion Case Deliberations
Handling of Alvarez Machain
Food for the Poor
Abortion Case Deliberations
Aid to Somalia
Countywide : Celebrators Can Get Free Taxi Rides
Rebuilding Permit for Destroyed House Denied : Santa Paula: Council says the area near the airport, where a plane crash ruined the residence, should be cleared for safety and to let the city get state loans to buy the land. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWBURY PARK : Robber Escapes Denny's with Cash KAY SAILLANT
Actions Speak Louder Than Words : Richard Riley and Hazel O'Leary are good picks for Education and Energy
Abortion Case Deliberations
Food for the Poor
Medical 'Marketing' at Public Expense
Display of Jewish Signs Is Vandalized : Holiday exhibit: Christmas scenes at same Mission Viejo intersection weren't damaged. Police say incident may be classified as hate crime. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toxic Discharges
HUNTINGTON BEACH : College Sponsors Study in Costa Rica
High-Cost Housing Drains Workers' Pay : Report: Affordable units at 30% of monthly income are tough for even the middle class to find within the county. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Airport's Ups and Downs : Burbank: Despite setting a record for passenger volume--3.78 million--the facility's net income dropped by 18% and jet flights decreased, says an annual report. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : School Doubles Last Year's Effort in Canned-Food Drive Challenge for the Hungry JULIE TAMAKI
POMONA : Memory-Loss Victim Found in Ditch Identified
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Held in Assault on Safety Officer
FULLERTON : New Fire Marshal Knows the Ropes WILLSON CUMMER
Betting Center Supervisor Is Convicted JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Best Medicine : Bozo the Clown Offers a Load of Joy to Hospitalized Children BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Unique School Helps Dyslexics Learn to Learn : Education: The only facility of its kind in the county, Prentice Day School offers hope to afflicted youngsters and their concerned parents. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Park Project to Help Youth Attain Eagle Scout Rank GEOFF FEIN
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Man Seeks Pulling of Court-Ordered Signs DEBRA CANO
Ventura City Council Considers New Limits on Stays at RV Park PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : 2 Teens Arrested in Vandalism, Threats KAY SAILLANT
3 Dead, 2 Hurt in 4 Accidents Over 12 Hours DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lancaster Elks Keep Santa Afloat as Budget Cuts Take Wind Out of His Sails : Christmas: City officials canceled St. Nick's traditional rounds, but the lodge plans to host a holiday party 'for the kids.' HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign by Dornan Foe Is 'Condemned' by GOP Ethics Panel : Politics: Judith Ryan is accused of defamation, inaccuracy and distortion. Her campaign manager scoffs. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Employees Will Get 4% Salary Hike
Councilman Wachs Names His Mayoral Campaign Team JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Church Helps Many in Search for Jobs MIMI KO
BUENA PARK : This Santa Visits Before the Big Day DEBRA CANO
Charges Are Dropped in Comic-Book Store Fire : Crime: After hearing 17 witnesses, the grand jury refuses to indict Christopher Nagano for arson. He was the only suspect arrested in the Sept. 18 blaze in Thousand Oaks. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Prisoners Escape From Musick Jail
NEWPORT BEACH : Tenant Under Siege in Stabbing Arrested LEN HALL
Countywide : Toll Lanes Project Gets New Investor JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
LANCASTER : Couple Give Land to Medical Center BLAINE HALLEY
LANCASTER : Freeway Crash Kills Palmdale Resident AARON CURTISS
ORANGE : Survival Kits Are Available at YMCA HELAINE OLEN
PLACENTIA, YORBA LINDA : Forums on School Boundaries Slated DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Children of the Riots Write to Santa With Special Pleas : Assistance: Many whose families were victims of the unrest have new, simpler priorities--food and comfort. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Environmentalist to Replace Jack Kelly on Council BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN LEFT / GENE R. La ROCQUE : Clinton Is No Pentagon Slasher : Despite rhetoric about change, he has not proposed ending a single new weapon. GENE R. La ROCQUE, Rear Adm . Gene R. La Rocque (ret.) directs the Center for Defense Information in Washington
Police to Walk Beat to Curb Gang Extortion ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Drops Murder Charges : Crime: Two accused Glendale men will not be prosecuted in death of teen-age companion, but will face trial only on attempted robbery. JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Campground to Be Closed for 4 Months PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Stella Adler, Actress and Drama Mentor, Dies at 91 : Theater: A devotee of the Method school, she established conservatories in New York and Hollywood. Brando and De Niro were among the famous followers who spread her influence. BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Longtime Sheriff Musick Is Eulogized as 'Great Leader' : Memorial: At a service attended by hundreds, Brad Gates terms his predecessor, who died last week at 82, a personal and professional inspiration. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Referee to Filter Bank Data in Snyder Probe : Campaigns: Judge's ruling is a partial victory for the former councilman, who is the subject of a money-laundering inquiry related to political donations. A motion to quash or limit subpoenas was denied. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Toy Maker Accepts Suit Settlement : Litigation: Two former executives accused of embezzling $2.1 million from With Design In Mind International agree to pay $250,000 and forfeit stock. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Targets the Hiring of Problem Brokers : Several Leading Firms Use Them, SEC Says SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntway Partners Fires CFO Over 'Irregularities'
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Planning to Sell Closed Van Nuys Plant
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Film Services Company Projects Quarterly Loss
Syncor International Quarterly Profit Up 39%
How Unions Might Revive Under Clinton HARRY BERNSTEIN
Blue Cross Stock Sale May Raise $400 Million : Woodland Hills: The offering for new subsidiary, WellPoint, will end more than 50 years of the firm being run entirely as a nonprofit entity. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : Dow Dips 0.81 as IBM Shares Continue Fall : Market Overview Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Drywall Workers Accuse Sheriff in $6.5-Million Strikebreaking Claim MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
User Frenzy : PC Price War Has Sparked a Holiday Rush of Customers DEAN TAKAHASHI and JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Six Flags Buying Back Stock From Investor
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Coal, Ashes in Santa's Bag for State in '93 DANIEL AKST
Short Stock Sales Hit 1-Billion-Share Mark for 1st Time TOM PETRUNO
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beckman Gets Federal Grant for Genetic Research : Medicine: The company will receive $4.5 million and join others in helping to develop an automated analyzer. TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Flamemaster Reports 23% Decrease in Profit
System Works Both Ways
3 Firms See Yule Green as Way to Cap Year : Christmas rush: Companies hope they have done well with novel video games, upscale children's items and that alluringly plump dinosaur. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Realtors Mobilizing in Drive to Remap School District RON GALPERIN
Lyon Co., Others Agree to Pay $8.7 Million to Homeowners : Settlement: Award to Lake Forest group, which filed the construction-defects suit, is legacy of boom times. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Airlines Accused of Price-Fixing : Fares: The carriers unfairly used a computer system to set prices for domestic flights, the Justice Department charges. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castle & Cooke Homes to Offer Up to 19% of Stock
Computer Maker Hopes to Restructure Debt
The Contenders : Irvine Accounting Software Firms Lead Field DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : AST Research Founder Yuen Plans to Sell More of His Company Stock Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Tekelec Anticipates 20% 4th-Quarter Revenue Drop
New Product to Provide High-Definition Drawings JACK SEARLES
Recession Falls to Toasts of Recovery MARTHA GROVES
Dow Dips 0.81 as IBM Shares Continue Fall : Market Overview Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
MB Communications Completes Initial Offering
Developer Gets New Name JACK SEARLES
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Cincinnati Firm to Buy Valenite Bloomberg Business News
Bishop Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Disney's Touchstone Unit to Produce Films for TV
IBM Rehires Retired Top Executives Associated Press
Court Orders Halt to Sale of 'Free' Credit Cards : Finance: Agoura Hills firm is one of several accused of preying on cash-strapped consumers. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Service for Lawyers Joins Nationwide Network JACK SEARLES
Litton Data Systems Lands $60-Million Army Contract
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firm Establishes Phone Service for Metal Clients JACK SEARLES
USAir Cuts Commuter Fares to Compete With Southwest JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lab's Shares Plunge After Big Refund : Health care: National Health Laboratories agreed to pay $110 million for what the Justice Department called unnecessary blood tests. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Research to Add Low-Cost Notebook to Portable Computer Line DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Test Firm's Stock Price Plummets : Fraud: National Health Labs' future is in doubt after it agrees to repay $110 million. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pico Products' Profit Down 90% in Quarter
California Amplifier Reports 31% Rise in Profits
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Marketers Rethink Show's Teen Appeal BRUCE HOROVITZ
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
The Race to Get 'Lethal Lolita' Case on TV : Television: ABC and CBS pick the same night to show competing movies about Amy Fisher's shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco. NBC plans to offer its version first. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Generation Gets a Look at Old 'Smothers Bros.' RICK DU BROW
Summer '93 Lineup Set by Symphony CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Troupe Denies Lack of Support : Funding: GroveShakespeare says donations are down but ticket sales are up. It says director Hammerman's resignation is not tied to foundation's pullout. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Quotable
STAGE REVIEW : One-Man 'Charles Dickens' at West Coast Ensemble a Bit Musty RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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
People ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Box Office : 'A Few Good Men' Courts Success DAVID J. FOX
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Tous les Matins du Monde' Hits Right Notes : The French import is not historically rigorous, profound or dramatically deep--yet it's a striking, rich show. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Singers Shine in Anniversary 'Messiah' on A&E JOHN HENKEN
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEW : A Confluence of Influences HUNTER DROHOJOWSKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mason Williams Hasn't Run Out of Gas Yet : Pop music: 'A Gift of Song,' his typically eclectic Christmas album, includes a 'Classical Gas'-like rendition of 'What Child Is This?' DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER / CORINNE FLOCKEN : A 'Peter Pan' to Hook Young and Old Alike CORINNE FLOCKEN
AN APPRECIATION : Stella Adler: Last of Theater Dynasty SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
JAZZ REVIEW : Rutherford Rambles : Even Slimmed Down, His Band Lights Things Up at Mucho Gusto BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disneyland Takes a Hit : Dada's 'Dizz Knee Land,' a Sardonic Takeoff on Park's Ads, Gets Steady Airplay MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chairman of the Leisure Board's Fine : Pop music: After 59 years in the business, Perry Como isn't about to retire. 'Mr. Relaxation' is still touring--and charming a new generation of fans. STEPHANIE SHAPIRO, THE BALTIMORE SUN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Transferring Holiday Harmony : The four-part, in-tune vocalizing by Manhattan Transfer brought warmth to even the most traditional of Christmas songs. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lusty Look at the Art of Seduction : Art: The history of seduction is being celebrated in Rome in a display of paintings and sculptures from the 18th Century to modern times. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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