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What happened on December 25, 1992
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MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Hoffa': Negotiating a Complex Life : Saga of Teamsters Leader Is Dark, Sinister, Brooding KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
At My Place to Shut Down Thursday ZAN STEWART
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Trespass' a Comic Shocker MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KMEX Schedules Live Rose Parade Coverage
Maurice Tuchman: Champion of the Outsider : Art: When he was a grad student, the LACMA curator became fascinated with Chaim Soutine. Now, the definitive Soutine compendium is printed and ready for distribution. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Peter's Friends' Weds British, Yankee Comedy : Kenneth Branagh's latest directorial effort is a jokey 'Big Chill' with a high laugh quotient. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BALLET REVIEW : 'Nutcracker' Is No Leap for Ruzimatov : In Los Angeles, the Kirov corps offers greater freedom and refinement than it did in Costa Mesa. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Indochine' an Intimate, Spectacle KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CNN, Time's 'Man of Year' Special Set
Pop Album Chart : A Week of Christmas Albums, 'Bodyguard' DENNIS HUNT
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Bringing Alive the Music, Musicians : For a look at the pop experience, films--not video or concert collections--offer the most insight. And this year had quite a lineup. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Lobbying Causes 'People' Scene to Be Cut United Press International
Television 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
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Children's Shows for the Holidays--and Not LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Aspen Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Jay Tarses: Enjoying Life Outside of TV Sitcoms : Stage: The mastermind of such shows as 'Buffalo Bill' and 'Molly Dodd' has found true happiness seeing his play produced. PETER MARKS, NEWSDAY
Rescuing Old Piano Rolls by George Gershwin LARRY McSHANE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
A Dickens of a Christmas Carol HOWARD ROSENBERG
'Chaplin' Moves Classics to Front Shelves : Retailers anticipate movie about the life and career of Little Tramp will increase demand for his work. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : A Reverential 'Chaplin': Send in the Clown : Stately Pace at Odds With Subject's Slapstick Comedy KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Opera Pacific to Stage Wagner's 'Die Walkure' CHRIS PASLES
L.A. Festival Seeking Artists for '93 Event
'Phantom' Cast in Benefit Performance
Latin American Films to Screen at Museum
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Quirky Visual Feast at Metro MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Purists Howl at Redone 'Marriage at Cana' : Art: Veronese's large banquet scene is again on view at the Louvre, but critics claim the restoration destroyed the work's ambience and character. MARILYN AUGUST, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Business Executive Feels a Song Coming On : Music: Del Henry has struck an emotional chord in radio listeners with his songs about his mother and 'Just an Old Toy.' JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brass Quintets: Horns of a Dilemma : Music: The genre sells a lot of records, but many brass players regard the form with suspicion, if not outright contempt. STEVE METCALF, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Cast Steals Show in 'Criminal Minds' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Rift Means More Music Festival Riffs : Divisions in a production firm have resulted in two jazz festivals over the New Year's weekend in the Palm Springs area. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Filling in Gaps in the Chaplin Legacy BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Old Toy' Gets Lots of Play Time This Christmas : Pop music: Del Henry's song about a childhood experience has struck a chord with radio listeners. Publicists say it's being heard on a third of the nation's stations. JOHN PENNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART / CATHY CURTIS : To Lichtenstein and Back : Debates Over Commercialism, Values Are Wittily Drawn in 'Calvin and Hobbes' CATHY CURTIS
Jesse Borrego Feasts on Avant-Garde Parts : Stage: The actor 'belongs in the great roles,' his 'Woyzeck' director exclaims. PETER MARKS, NEWSDAY
Family, Friends Pay Last Respects to Steve Ross LIZ SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lusty Look at the Art of Seduction : Exhibit: The allure of the lure is being celebrated in Rome in paintings and sculptures from the 18th Century to modern times. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Old-Fashioned Chimney Sweeps Are in Hot Demand : Jobs: It's a quaint occupation, rife with myth. Chimney sweeps bring luck, they say. Not only a safer house, but fertility. KATHRYN MARTIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Christmas Spirit Reborn at Church's Nativity Scene : Thousands Come to See Display Imbued With Parishioner's Disney Touch DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Church Has Racetrack as Neighbor LYNDA NATALI
Metrolink Train Strikes, Kills Man in Simi Valley : Transit: Authorities say the victim may have committed suicide. The incident interrupts rail travel. CARLOS V. LOZANO and TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Maureen O'Connor
Tip Leads Police Astray; Wrong Woman Is Seized : Law enforcement: Officers, acting on call from TV viewer, smash into North Hollywood apartment, handcuff Ethiopian immigrant. After realizing their error, they release her. JULIO MORAN and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Locate Executive Who Had Vanished : Disappearance: Rowland Snowdon is found in a Las Vegas hotel after being missing nearly four months. He is back with his family, police say. DAVID HALDANE and GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rangers Watch for Visitors Barking Up the Wrong Tree RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Financing Law Upheld : Politics: The state Supreme Court rules that an L.A. ballot initiative allowing candidates to receive taxpayer matching funds is legal. JAMES RAINEY and RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hit-Run Accident Injures 12; Drunk Driver Incident Hurts 7
Body of Kidnaped Restaurant Owner Found AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : The Wrong Target JIMMIE POWELL is owner of Arena Market and Deli, a Los Angeles store that also sells liquor. Commenting on calls for restricting liquor sales in South-Central Los Angeles, she told The Times: and
PERSPECTIVE ON ISRAEL : Miscalculation, Then Intransigence : By talking sweetly and doing nothing, Rabin fooled the world. But the deportation stripped his pretense bare. CLOVIS MAKSOUD, Clovis Maksoud, former ambassador of the Arab League to the United States and the United Nations, is director of the Center for the Study of the Global South at the American University in Washington. and
PORT HUENEME : Man Robs Branch of Bank of America PATRICK McCARTNEY
Students Can Get Grades by Phone PEGGY Y. LEE
Wonderland for Last-Minute Shoppers of Yuletide Tackiness AMY PYLE, Amy Pyle is a Times staff writer.
Boy, 3, Injured in Torrance Fire
Countywide : Collection Days Set for Hazardous Waste PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Santa's Helpers : United Parcel Drivers Race to Deliver Holiday Cheer BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rice Growers Flood Fields to Aid Waterfowl From Associated Press
O.C. PLATFORM : A Fireworks Foe LAWRENCE J. HOLMS, director of fire services for Orange County, comments on the Stanton City Council's decision to draft a law allowing the sale of "safe and sane" fireworks by community groups. He told the Times: and
Christmas Fails to Strike a Chord With Modern Songwriters DANA PARSONS
COSTA MESA : Doing Their Bit for Those in Armenia MIMI KO
City Offers Reward in Vandalism FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Arrested in Rock Attack on Freeway : Crime: A man and two minors are accused of conspiracy, attempted murder and assault. A fourth suspect is expected to surrender after the holiday. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
The Spirit of Christmas
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
The Spirit of Christmas
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
Pork Barrel Parkway
Reagan on 'Army of Conscience'
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
The Spirit of Christmas
State Bar
L.A., Bosnia, Somalia
Reagan on 'Army of Conscience'
Travelers Jam Roads, Depots in Yule Exodus : Holiday: Delays dampen the trek for many. No serious accidents are reported on local freeways. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN RIGHT/ GEORGE WEIGEL : What Would Lincoln Have Thought? : A new litmus test for 'moderate' Republicans. GEORGE WEIGEL, George Weigel is president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington. and
Rival Plan to School Board Redistricting Advances : Education: Opponents of elimination of a second Valley seat will count petition signatures in their effort to place a measure on the June ballot. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES : Christmas is old news--now it's time to get out and have some fun. KATHRYN MARTIN
Long Waits for Short Jobs : Employment: Day laborers gather at a city-sponsored site at Harbor Regional Park, hoping against hope for a few days--or hours--of work. Most of those who congregate are legal residents. OTTO STRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Is a 3-Ring Circus
The Spirit of Christmas
Watson Sues, Says Race Was Sabotaged : Election: Although Burke is named in the complaint, the senator does not hold the new supervisor responsible for the alleged irregularities. SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reagan on 'Army of Conscience'
Ahmanson and Soka Projects
Obituaries
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Hope Runs High for New Problem-Solving President SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man's Trial on Rape Charge Postponed GARY GORMAN
Charity Giving Outpaced by Rising Demands SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Charities Strive to Feed More Needy With Less Food : Social services: An estimated 1 in 7 county residents receives meals through relief agencies, which are receiving fewer donations. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighters Help Salvage a Christmas AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Church Starts Prayer Program for Somalia ROBERT BARKER
SIMI VALLEY : Schools Move to Drop Book TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Forest Rangers Have Their Work Cut Out for Them : Environment: They are on the alert during the Christmas season to protect the wilderness against poachers of trees, mistletoe, holly and other plant life. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Churches a Winter Refuge for Homeless LESLIE EARNEST
Remains Thought to Be Crash Victim's
Teen-Agers Ordered to Face Trial Over Shootout KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Late Shoppers Flood Stores in the Area PEGGY Y. LEE and MACK REED and JOANNA M. MILLER
Long Beach to Open Storefront Police Stations
The Best Gift : Health: Maria Caudillo, whose legs were severely damaged in a car crash, goes home to Lancaster after more than two years in hospitals. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK PARK : Oak Hills Named Blue Ribbon School CARLOS V. LOZANO
14 Candidates to Seek Open City Council Seat in Oxnard : Elections: The field for the March balloting includes a former mayor who was recalled in 1984 and a Latino activist. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Ventura : Students Cheer Up Sick Children FRED ALVAREZ
FULLERTON : Mother and Daughter Serve God WILLSON CUMMER
Paying for Airport Noise
Adding Chill Factor to Run : Activity: Joggers end brisk 1 1/2-mile jaunt by jumping into cold ocean. Event has become a Christmastime tradition. MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANAHEIM : Buddhist Church Has Western Trappings TERRY SPENCER
A Holiday 'Thank You' to Our Many Heroic Neighbors : Even in a very tough year for Los Angeles, acts of genuine courage and selfless giving shone through to inspire us all
PORT HUENEME : Vehicle Crashes Into Tree; Man Hurt TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Metrolink Train Hits, Kills Man in Apparent Suicide
They Help Make Wishes Come True for Needy Families : Philanthropy: Women of a Hermosa Beach-based group called Sandpipers have 'adopted' have-nots for the holidays for more than 60 years. KATHRYN MARTIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Denny Case Gets New Prosecutor
Gem in the Rough : The Jim Dilley Greenbelt Preserve in Laguna Canyon Is a Rare Piece of Wilderness Amid the County's Urban Sprawl BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jailers Lose Battle Over Pensions CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN LEFT/ ALEXANDER COCKBURN : George Bush Stays Loyal to the Lies : The pardons neutralize the chance that the President's own role might be revealed. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. and
Santa May Show Up in Shirt Sleeves : Weather: Warmer weekend is expected after offshore air flow puts an end to recent chilly days. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Follow TV Tip, Seize Wrong Woman JULIO MORAN and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Hospital Chaplain Helps Those Hurting DEBRA CANO
LAKE CASITAS : Catfish to Be Planted for Holiday Fishing JOANNA M. MILLER
Trial Ordered for Singer, Girlfriend in New Assault Case : Violence: Woman testifies at hearing that Rick James and Tanya Anne Hijazi beat her at a West Hollywood hotel. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jingle Bill, Jingle Lloyd, Jingle Al Bore : Clinton Administration: Exit inspiration; enter a new paradigm to ensure economies of scale are not obsoleted. DOUG GAMBLE, Doug Gamble is a Manhattan Beach humor writer.
Man Charged With Forcing 2 to Jump Off 200-Foot Cliff
THOUSAND OAKS : Suspected Cocaine Dealer, Woman Held
Don't Impose Park Curfew
Virgin Mary a Link for Filipinos BERT ELJERA
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Episcopal Priest Helps Build Schools ANNA CEKOLA
NEWS
Bush Pardons Weinberger, 5 Others in Iran-Contra; Act Called Cover-Up : Inquiry: Prosecutor accuses President of misconduct, claims Bush kept own notes of arms-for-hostages affair. Christmas Eve clemency scuttles six-year investigation. ROBERT L. JACKSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Grocers' Good Deed for Kids May Pay Off : Education: A model store in an inner-city school rewards students. It also helps build clientele for the future. CAROLINE E. MAYER, THE WASHINGTON POST
COLUMN ONE : Scotland's 'Border Patrol' : 'The smartest dogs in the world' may also be the hardest-working. Scottish shepherds lavish praise on their border collies--but that doesn't mean they coddle them. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bluegrass Haven : Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor in Canoga Park offers fiddlers and guitarists from near and far a lot more than lessons and equipment. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Moving Memories SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stories for the Hanukkah Season : The folk tales in 'Legends and Traditions,' many of which have been passed on orally through the generations, offer surprising views of Jewish culture. T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
DEFINITIVE : A Little Dab Will Do If the Pulse Is Right JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Formalities
Serbs Warned Against Attack on U.N. Troops WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What They Do
Fade to Black : They May Lack the Punch of Crimson, the Glisten of Silver and Gold, but There's Nothing Somber or Monastic About These Little Numbers MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Walsh Cites November, 1986, Meeting as Start of Cover-Up : Inquiry: He believes Reagan, Bush and other top officials knew of illicit arms-for-hostages dealings. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kids Loved to Hate Those Clunky Jalopies BEN JACQUES, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
NEWS ANALYSIS : Russia's Economics Leaders Back at Crossroads RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walsh Indicates Bush Himself May Be Target RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
End of Funding for State Legislative Analyst's Office Sought by Democrats From a Times Staff Writer
CULTURE WATCH : Reading Between Long Lines KATHLEEN DOHENY
World IN BRIEF : MIDDLE EAST : Arab Leaders Keep Peace Talks Alive From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Insists on Control of Its Troops ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrating 21 Years of Memories and Bylines ZAN THOMPSON
Bentsen's Senate Seat to Be Filled Next Month Reuters
Geneva Talks Set to Complete Nuclear Pact NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most of Law on 'Green Ads' Upheld Associated Press
Homeland Relief Prompts U.S. Somalis to Celebrate GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAUCASUS : Morale Slips as Armenians Suffer in Cold : Times get tougher as economy grinds to a halt. Parents send children to Moscow to keep warm. HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
13 Killed, 21 Injured as Turkish Buses Hit Head-On Associated Press
Protection Urged for Rare Herb : Environment: Two planned developments in Orange County could be affected if the rare plant makes the endangered species list. Public input is sought through Jan. 29. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT : Don't Bring Down the Rod Iron and White Curtains Yet: Mossimo Giannulli Has Designs on a Long-Term Career ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Arrested in Rock Attack on San Diego Freeway Cars : Crime: A man and two minors are accused of conspiracy, attempted murder and assault. A Tustin man suffered critical injuries. ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How, When to Check Child's Temperature LINELL SMITH
Tamale Tradition : Never Mind the Wait, It Just Isn't Navidad Without Masa DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Familiar Voices Find Way Home Amid the Static LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Text of Walsh Response to Bush Pardon From Reuters
PERSONAL HEALTH : God Bless Us All, a Mystery's Solved THE WASHINGTON POST
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction JOHN MORELL
Christmas Cheer Hard to Find in Troubled Lands From Associated Press
For Marine Wives, Lonely Holiday Is Price of Peace : Military: Solitary Christmases at home come with the job when spouses marry a career as well as the person. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mine Jewelry Box for Silver and Gold, but Don't Mix Busy With Treasures JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baird Hailed as 'Dynamic,' Has Corporate Connections : Cabinet: Clinton's pick for attorney general has a strong resume, but she lacks experience in criminal law. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environmentalists Get Their Wish: Babbitt Named as Interior Secretary : Reform: Improved prospects are seen for Western water, new wilderness areas, protection of park land--and the endangered spotted owl. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : A String of Short Stories Explores Rifts Between Families and Friends : THIEF OF LIVES by Kit Reed ; University of Missouri Press; $19.95; 179 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton's Transportation Nominee Gets Mixed Grades : Appointment: Former Denver Mayor Pena's tenacity is praised, but controversy marks his championing of a new airport. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Formal Menswear's Accessories No Longer Play Hard to Get for New Year's Eve JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surfer Attacked by Shark Associated Press
Experts to Try to Jar Galileo's Antenna Free : Spacecraft: In final effort, scientists will 'hammer' away at the jammed collapsible dish to try to get it to open. Success would allow transmission of Jupiter photos at higher speed. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Comeback Kid Kantor Makes Clinton Team : Trade: The self-described sore loser had plenty to be sore about, from Shriver to Mondale. But despite a rough spot with Clinton, he gets the call. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LATIN AMERICA : Light Sentences for Colombian Drug Traffickers Worry U.S. STAN YARBRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Herbert Schwab; Helped Create WAVES Camp
FASHION : Grunge-a-Go-Go : Anything Old, Full of Holes, Even Downright Grubby Fits New Look GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Occupy Bardera, Arrive in Hoddur KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sighting the Fashion Ghosts of Proms Past GAILE ROBINSON
Text of Bush's Pardon of Weinberger, 5 Others in Iran-Contra Probe From Associated Press
They Teach Dyslexics How to Learn : Education: The only facility of its kind in Orange County, Costa Mesa's Prentice Day School offers hope to afflicted youngsters and their concerned parents. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harris, Killer of Diet Doctor, Hospitalized Associated Press
Bobbie LaKind; Doobie Brothers Percussionist From Associated Press
Hungry Somalis Facing a New Threat: Disease RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historic Firsts for Agriculture's Mike Espy : Cabinet: Black Southerner is noted for expertise in nutrition and rural development. He now must learn about trade negotiations, Russian loans. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refiguring the Spousal Support Equation : Law: Two rulings uphold reducing payments by one man who cut his overtime and another who joined a monastery. BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Holiday Party Ruined After Parents Steal the Presents From Associated Press
More and More U.S. Workers Falling Victim to Companies' 'Downsizing' : Layoffs: Industrial production is growing slightly. But big firms like IBM and Sears are still issuing pink slips as part of a massive restructuring. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Presidential Pardons Shake Up Political Establishment : Iran-Contra: Democrats denounce action by Bush, but Republicans defend move as courageous, compassionate. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PARTY LINE : Resolve to End the New Year on a Simple New Note That's a Little Bit Wild KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fever Can Be Good Medicine Sometimes : Health: Pediatricians tell parents not to be too eager to reduce an ailing child's temperature. It's often beneficial. LINELL SMITH, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Wounded Man Slain in Hospital : Gangs: Victim was injured Monday in one of four drive-by shootings in San Bernardino. Authorities say killing is virtually unprecedented. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Luxury-Class Power Player PAUL DEAN
Blackouts and Bond Drives: Exhibit Covers WWII Years DAVID GRAM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
In a Short-Term Society, Traditions Are Greatest Gift of All PATRICK MOTT and ANN CONWAY
Robert E. Marshak; Worked on A-Bomb From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Scandal Topples Opposition Chief From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pierre Culliford; Created the Widely Popular Smurfs BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weird Ties and Silly Hats BETTY GOODWIN
Drama That's Skin Deep : There is little more to Michael Solomon's 'Adam and Eva Marie' than two stick figures. T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Visualizing Ultimate Power : Carole J. Wilson's paintings in the show 'The Spirit Within' reflect 'the process of becoming conscious.' NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Play's the Thing in the New Year : A variety of openings are planned in January at theaters throughout the San Fernando Valley. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov is a regular contributor to The Times
COVER STORY : Fond Memories of Christmases Past GORDON MONSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Place to Call Home : Immigrants flooding into Southern California often accept living conditions far worse than what they left in their native lands. KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tres Chic Thai : At Talesai, the Valley's new and possibly most beautiful restaurant, you'll be served platefuls of style, with atmosphere to match. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sounds Cheap : Deeply discounted CDs and a vast selection of LPs draw thrifty buyers and discerning collectors to Record Surplus stores. GERI COOK, Geri Cook's Bargains column runs every Friday in Valley Life
Behind the Scenes : L.A. Denizens Get Rhythm at Mossimo's Santa Ana Soiree ROSE APODACA
Here's a Chance to Blossom : Volunteers are needed to decorate floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Work begins a week before the event. Bring scissors. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster is a regular contributor to The Times.
Lounging in the New Year : A number of Valley clubs are offering a musical welcome--in a variety of styles--to 1993. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Water Works : Watercolor aficionados will enjoy perusing the 64 paintings now on view at the Brand Library Art Galleries. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
SPORTS
It's Not All Hugs and Body Slams SHAV GLICK
New Coach Maintains Old Winning Ways : Girls' basketball: Barfield keeps Lynwood High on track as Roberson's replacement after controversy. DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tough Schedule Taking Toll on Campbell Hall
Prep Basketball '92-'93 / Sunset League
Ratings Bode Well for City-Southern Section Game ERIC SHEPARD
Titans' Mistri Adds Women's Soccer to Duties MIKE DiGIOVANNA
For $2 Million, No Sympathy : Harper Is Paid Well, but He Would Like a Chance to Win SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Westminster
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Marina
Who's on First for A's? McGwire : Baseball: He gets $28 million to stay with Oakland after being assured that the club will remain competitive. From Associated Press
Top 20 Girls' Basketball Poll
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Free Agency Opportunities Beckon LONNIE WHITE
Young and Restless : After Finding So Much Success Early in the Life of the Franchise, Dallas Mavericks Are at Rock Bottom SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Fountain Valley
More Tests Needed for Lakers' Threatt MARK HEISLER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Rosary
49ers or Cowboys? Rams Cast Deciding Vote MIKE PENNER
Marina's Trippet Makes Quick Trip Back MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gary Finds There's No Place to Hide : Pro football: Scoring or fumbling, the spotlight is always on him, but he's learning to accept his responsibility to the team. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Different Game : Soccer, Like Football, Has 22 Players on the Field, but Unlike Football, There Is Only One Referee BOB OATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Ocean View
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Huntington Beach
There Are Ways to Get Along MIKE DOWNEY
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Santa Ana
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Jets' Byrd Sends a Message of Thanks Associated Press
PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / SUNSET LEAGUE : Edison
Players to Watch
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Young Back at End, With a Future TIM KAWAKAMI
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Von Lutzow Is Hoping His Best Shot Counts ROBYN NORWOOD
Freshman Center Lundquist Is Already Standing Tall for Loyola Marymount IRENE GARCIA
THE NHL / LISA DILLMAN : League Should Let the Pros Participate in 1994 Olympics LISA DILLMAN
Wallach Comes Home to Dodgers : Baseball: They trade minor leaguer to Montreal for veteran third baseman to solidify infield. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wacholder Named Volleyball Monthly All-American
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Kostroma Goes Out on Top With Dahlia Victory BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memories From a Season to Forget STEVE HARVEY
John Daly Charged With Assault in Incident Involving His Wife From Associated Press
Remembering Roberto : It Was 20 Years Ago That Clemente Was Killed on a Mission of Mercy BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION / ARA NAJARIAN : A Guatemalan Holiday On Hand for Westmont ARA NAJARIAN
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Chrishon and Pease Named First-Team All-Americans
SPORTSCOPE / MITCH POLIN : Two Toro Women's Soccer Players Selected as Division II All-Americans MITCH POLIN
THE NEWS OF THE DAY : Frenchy Bordagaray, an 82-Year-Old Great-Grandfather Living in Ventura, Shocked the Baseball Establishment in the 1930's With Such Gimmicks as Racing a Horse on Foot and Growning a Mustache, but His Flair Made Him a Media Darling JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeling at Home in Lions' Den : After Transferring From UCLA, Zan Mason Shoots for Stardom at Loyola ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Recruit Could Be Diamond in Rough : Loyola: Although Nigerian Ime Oduok appears to have the ability to play at the college level, he lacks experience. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethereal Piedra Blanca a Link to Sorcerers Past : Outdoors: Monolith held to be a Chumash Indian spiritual refuge. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : BYU Meets Kansas in Aloha Bowl From Associated Press
SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Parisiens Suffer Tragic, Senseless Loss CHRIS DUFRESNE
Some Christmas Recognition for L.A.'s Unsung Personalities LARRY STEWART
Alabama's Rogers Injured in Car Crash From Staff and Wire Reports
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Back in the Limelight : Carolco Pictures to Receive a $120-Million Bailout From Investors JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Beckman Investors Want Stronger Voice : Management: Bass Group requests a meeting with company directors regarding methods of operation. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mid-Month Rise in Jobless Claims Surprises Analysts : Labor market: Instead of falling, unemployment rises slightly, indicating economy's slow expansion. From Associated Press
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Recorded Telemarketing Ban Is Lifted DENISE GELLENE
OFF THE TICKER : The Red-Faced Norwegian Spruce Reuters
Holiday Travel Looks to Break Out of a Slump From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Fed Committee Favored Lower Interest Rates : Recovery: Notes show policy-makers agreed to maintain 'bias' toward easier credit if needed. From Associated Press
Christmas Eve Rally Pushes Dow Up 12.70 : Market Overview
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Surgical Laser Maker Staves Off Ruinous Ruling
Judge Spikes Pentagon's PC Deal With Zenith : Defense: Cancellation of the huge contract means other computer makers, including AST Research in Irvine, will get another shot. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Trump Liens: 1 Size Fits All From Associated Press
Fisher-Price Gets Back to Basics--and Prosperity From Associated Press
Glendale Couple Settle Charges of Insider Trading From Associated Press
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At Ford, Beating Honda Is Job One : Sales: The U.S. auto maker may be knocking $2,600 off its Taurus to overtake the top-selling Accord by Dec. 31. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stuffy Old Dakin Comes Roaring Back : Toys: New lineup of popular critters--and new faces at the top--are returning the Burlingame-based firm to profitability. From Associated Press
Milken to Get Work Privileges : Securities: The former junk bond promoter will be moved to an L.A.-area halfway house on Jan. 4 after serving nearly two years in prison for fraud. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consent Decree Could Cut Cost of Psychotherapy From Reuters
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