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What happened on January 02, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC REVIEW : Mehta, Philharmonic Welcome the New Year By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
ART REVIEWS : Chris Drury's Shrines to Nature Fill Ace Gallery By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Setting the Stage : Plays: Where do theaters turn for those purple pianos, giant teeth and steam elephants called for in their productions? The prop people. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Behind the Truth and Fiction of 'M. Butterfly' By Nancy Churnin
A Long Way From 'Hill Street's' Beat : Betty Thomas Struts Her Comic Side in Directing First Feature, 'Only You' By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Profiles in Personal Passion By Robert Epstein
Helen Mirren Nabs 'Prime Suspect' on PBS : * Television: The actress known for sexually provocative roles changes guises and plays a British policewoman in a new 'Mystery!' miniseries. By Nancy Mills, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wildmon's Crusade Against British Documentary : * Television: The conservative religious leader files a lawsuit to block the broadcast of an Emmy-winning program examining censorship in America. By Jeff Kaye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Economy May Cue Changes in the Rock Scene : * Pop: In tougher times, listeners will be looking for music that speaks to their fears and hopes (you listening, Bruce?). And maybe outrageous price markups on CDs will cease. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People To Watch
Bassist Has a 'Together' Attitude : Jazz: Bruce Lett says the key to making music really come alive is the players doing 'the right thing at the right time.' He's in Corona del Mar tonight. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : With the Golden State Losing Some Luster, Investors Need to Polish Their Portfolios By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : Long-Term Investing May Be \o7 In \f7 Again : 3 Kinds of Market Players May Shepherd the Strategy Through the Decade of the '90s By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : Real Estate Rebound Not Expected Soon : Economy: Over-building, recession and layoffs in California and across the nation dim prospects for growth. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : What Investment Pros Learned During 1991
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : It Was a Year to Make a Killing . . . or Get Killed : Stocks: A look at the winners and losers--and what separated the two. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : Tips on Getting the Best Return on Investments : Strategy: Experts say stocks and bonds will continue to beat money-market instruments, gold and other rival investments. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : Year of Havoc for Industry Groups By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeing Order in Financial Chaos By Michael Schrage
NEWS
'91-'92 Business. A look back and a look ahead. : OUTLOOK '92 : \o7 With bond and CD yields plunging, a tidal wave of new investors moved into the stock market in 1991. What happens now? Here's a look at some of the trends that may affect stocks in the new year, for better or worse. \f7 Compiled by Tom Petruno
'Other Chinatown' to Usher in Year of the Monkey : Celebrations: Monterey Park and Alhambra to mark Chinese New Year on Feb. 8, a week before Los Angeles' Chinatown. By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Charges Filed Against 6 Jailed as Gang Members By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armenians Will Celebrate Their Christmas Monday By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcycle Deputies Cruise in 3 Cities By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lid Approved for Rents in Mobile Parks : Tenants: The ordinance puts a temporary cap on what mobile home park operators can charge and rolls back rents to June levels. It takes effect Jan. 30. By Franki V. Ransom, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arcadia : Trial Set in Motorbike Suit
The Region : Lecture, Video on Water
The Region : Transit for Disabled
West Covina : Man Found Slain in Home
Blocks of snow--not ice--are used in building igloos. The dome-shaped huts provide shelter by trapping warm air in their interiors. By Franki V. Ransom
The Region : Water Projects Scheduled
Baldwin Park Board Elects New Officers
Tournament of Roses Presents Toolbox Prize
Claremont Trustee in Theology Is Named
Mt. SAC Board Picks New Trustee, 2 Officers
Claremont Student Is READaTHON Winner
Pasadena Students Win Forensics Honors
During Leisure Hours, They Tie One On : Fly-fishing: Members of the Pasadena Casting Club work to promote the sport and conservation efforts. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendora Boys Still Unbeaten After 12 Games By Gary Klein
Cities, Like People, Feel Pinch of Hard Times : Economy: Sales and sales tax revenues are down; unemployment and welfare rolls are up. By Edmund Newton and Martha Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Christmas Revisited : More Somber Armenian Holiday to Be Celebrated Monday By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigators Count Year's 47 Homicides : Crime: A shooting death at a wedding reception last weekend in Highland Park was one of 19 area slayings that the LAPD linked to street gangs. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armenians Hail Recognition : Official U.S. Acceptance of Homeland Delights Area Residents By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electric Rail Service Made the Difference By Anne Klarner
Glendale : Developer Can Sell Lots
\o7 The following are selected entries from the crime logs...
Glendale : Man Charged in Shootout
Glendale : Purchase of Lots OKd
A Glimpse of Indian Art By Anne Klarner
Talk Show Host Raps Judge, Is Off the Air : Radio: KIEV suspends clinical psychologist after he criticizes judge who denied him custody of his two children. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Group Seeks Vitamins for Armenia
SCOREBOARD : PREPS : Facts, Figures and Comments from Area Events By Gary Klein
City Violation of Wage Rules Pads Pensions of 15 Retirees : Audit: State inquiry seeks to close loopholes in the retirement system that have led to thousands of dollars worth of unfairly high pensions. By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hinshaw's Closure to Leave Vacancy in Town's Social Life : Retail sales: Grand old department store earned a reputation by providing full service, and became a household word for nearly four decades. By Marilyn Heck, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making a Difference : Volunteer Council Struggles to Fill Governmental Void By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2-Year Comparison of Toxic Emission Data
49ers Start Conference Play With 4-Game Win Streak : Basketball: Cal State Long Beach has no trouble scoring, but it still has weak spots on post defense and free-throw accuracy. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traveling Guard Finds Home Court : Basketball: Josh Oppenheimer played at Rhode Island and Northern Arizona, then quit. Now he is at Dominguez Hills. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'92 Race for the Presidency
Muslim World in Europe
Muslim World in Europe
'92 Race for the Presidency
New Terminology
'92 Race for the Presidency
'92 Race for the Presidency
'92 Race for the Presidency
Perot on Education
Nichiren Shoshu
'92 Race for the Presidency
Perot on Education
Pierce Farm Classes Praised
Clean Up East North Hills
Antagonism Is Warranted
Pierce Farm Classes Praised
Soka Deserves a Fair Review
* Gene Milford; Oscar-Winning Film Editor
Marion Phillips; Helped Found LAPD Organized Crime Force
* Msgr. William L. O'Connor; Founded 'Boys Town of West'
* Raymond Guest; U.S. Envoy, Breeder of Racehorses
J. Aubuchon; Stage, Film and TV Actor
COLUMN ONE : Putting the Squeeze on Crowding : A low-cost housing shortage has more people being crammed under one roof. Cities, facing strain on services, are often accused of racism and politics in cracking down. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington, Miami Win--So Who's No. 1? By Steve Horn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Taking Painful Steps to a Free Market By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vance Reports Yugoslav Talks Breakthrough By Carol J. Williams and Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top Women Runners May Overtake Men, Study Finds : Physiology: They are gaining so rapidly they could surpass males in some events by 1998, researchers say. By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Sun Shines Bright on Rose Parade Spectacle : Pageant: Protests have little effect on crowd. GM's controversial float captures the Sweepstakes Trophy. By Henry Weinstein and Frank Clifford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rebels Plan Final Drive in Tbilisi : Georgia: Fierce fighting resumes as opposition leader says an all-out assault on regime's headquarters is inevitable. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Deputy' on Duty at Parade Wasn't Above Suspicion
American Indians Speak Out Against 'Imperialist' Theme : Protest: They hoped to raise awareness about the suffering caused by European colonization. Traditional rituals and placard waving greet festivities. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Grand Marshals Double the Fun for Parade Crowd : Holiday: Controversial decision to have both a descendant of Columbus and an American Indian is a hit. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Winners \o7 Associated Press\f7
Salvadorans Wary but Hopeful About Peace Plan By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snow Surprises Israel and Jordan \o7 Associated Press\f7
Won't Desert Them, Bush Reassures Allies : Pacific: U.S. security pledge is renewed as agreement nears with Singapore on access to ports and runways. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lead in Blood Reduced but New Standard Accents Risk By Ted Cilwick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FCC Rule Calls for Election Ads to Name Source : Regulation calls for both audio and video signatures. Opponents say it will only shorten messages. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feud Ends; Israeli Budget Vote Set \o7 Associated Press\f7
Israel Battling Arms Sales to Foes : Diplomacy: Jerusalem wants to halt purchases from China, others. But its own arms export policy is complicating the effort. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India and Pakistan Exchange Nuclear Data Under '91 Pact \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Migraines Afflict Poor, Study Finds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Ulcer Drugs Said to Raise Alcohol Levels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MINNESOTA : Minority Adoption Law Overturned From Times Staff and Wire Reports
With Parties and Parades, 1992 Arrives : Celebrations: Worries seem to be cast aside as cities ring in the new year, each in its own way. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Angioplasty Is Found Better Than Medicine From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Cult Leader Faces Racketeering Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Loses Bid to Revise Delegate Rule \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Flood-Weary Texans Watch Rivers Rise : Weather: First day of year is spent rescuing more belongings from hundreds of swamped homes near Houston. Crests awaited by shelter residents. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
487 Homicides in Nation's Capital in '91 May Set Mark \o7 Associated Press\f7
Holdup's Mystery Man Was Captive : Crime: The suspected accomplice who prolonged bank hostage drama turns out to be a customer, police say. However, he is arrested on Florida felony warrants. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prison Terms Urged for 2 in Capitol Sting \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Audit May Cost Stanford $480 Million : Education: But university officials dispute the assumptions made by Defense Department investigation of government research costs. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Mother Teresa's Condition Remains Guarded, Doctors Say By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stray Bullet Fired in Robbery Wounds Boy
Floats on Display
RED, WHITE & BLUE: Starting today, the United Nations... By Jerry Hicks and Eric Lichtblau and Ann Conway
BEAM 'EM UP: San Clemente's Mike Henkoski, above, is... By Eric Lichtblau and Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks
Stories of Polite Bandit, 'Rambo' Hostage Unfold By Robert Elston and Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MURDER ABROAD: UCI professor Marshall Houts heads to... By Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks and Eric Lichtblau
Placentia Robbery Was a 1-Man Job, Police Say : Crime: 'Mystery man' hindering efforts to resolve B of A hostage situation Tuesday was a bank customer. By Eric Lichtblau and Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GRIM TALK: Roger R. Stanton, who takes over this year as... By Ann Conway and Eric Lichtblau and Jerry Hicks
Bomb Threat Kept Them Confined, a Hostage Says By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aging Tactics : Planning Birthday Parties for Children Proves No Easy Fete By \o7 Maureen Brown \f7, \o7 Maureen Brown is a writer and mother of four. \f7
Overcoming Shyness in the Kitchen By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nibbling Flowers Is Back in Vogue By Kitty Morse, \o7 Kitty Morse is a free-lance writer and cookbook author living in Vista. \f7
New Wave of Faucets Saturates the Market By Gerry Mcstravick
La Paloma Offers Variations on Its Theme By David Nelson, \o7 David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays. \f7
DISHING IT OUT : '91 Was a Year of Many Memorable Meals By Max Jacobson, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
PLAYING GAMES : Choose Your Arcade Right and You Might Take Home a Rubber Dinosaur By Corinne Flocken, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Best Burgers for Those In the Knowl By Daniel Fouquette
An Important Night of 'Insignificance' One night sometime... By Jon Nalick
Il Fornaio: The Irvine House That Bread Built By Max Jacobson, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
Olive Garden Has a New Site By Beverly Bush Smith, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition.
BOY N THE HOOD : Impressions of Stars Emerging From the Womb Gave Birth to Craig Shoemaker's Career By Dennis Mclellan, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
MUSIC : Conductor's Got Haydn's Numbers By Chris Pasles, Chris Pasles covers music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition
The Fans' Choices
IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY BAND . . . : The Story of T.S.O.L. Brings Them to 'Hell and Back Together' By Mike Boehm, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition
A Sunset Spectacular By Rodney Bosch
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Road Movies : Films set in foreign locales enlighten viewers while, perhaps, satisfying their wanderlust. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daydream Believers : Two brothers and a bass player make albums of psychedelic music that so far haven't landed them on MTV. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : Grace Notes on '91 : For anyone paying attention, the county produced a tall stack of cultural enticements last year in classical, jazz and new music. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shedding Old Roles : Brandon Cruz, who acted in 'The Courtship of Eddie's Father,' now turns his energy toward skateboarding and punk music. By David Lustig, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tongue Un-Twisters : Volunteer translators and interpreters of 30 languages working through a Camarillo organization make the county less of a Babel. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEIGHBORS : New Habits : A local therapist says that if you stick with your resolution for 21 days, you've got a good chance of succeeding. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heads-Up Crop : Genetic engineering has improved the fussy plant, now grown by only a few county farms. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Gray at Play : Solidly Democratic, upscale and healthy, of an average age in the low 70s, Leisure Village's 3,700 residents aren't terribly retiring. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SMORGASBORD FOOD TOPICS : A Bite Out of Prices : Several restaurants in the region say they are making changes in their menus. By Sandra K. Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FITNESS : Workouts Buoyed : Exercising in water can be an effective way to shed some of those pounds put on during the holiday season. By Carol Weinstock, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC THE BOMBERS : In Flight Formation : The band won't let anyone forget about R & B. They've played everywhere and anywhere a zillion times, it seems. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Founder's Days : Works by original conceptual artists and more recent offerings will be on display at UC Santa Barbara for several weeks. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sun Power : Ventura County is home to the world's largest solar-cell maker. Photovoltaics is becoming a hot industry. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Father Knows Best : Girls are no longer raiding mom's closet. The hot new trend is to borrow dad's outfits. By Aurora Mackey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOR THE KIDS : Natural Course : Group designs its wilderness hikes in Ventura and L.A. counties for children from infancy to kindergarten age. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Homecoming: Feminist Gloria Steinem is not what you... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
There's More to Marriage in California By Jeffrey S. Klein and Louis M. Brown, \o7 Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County Editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law\f7
A Yule That Wasn't All Peaches, Cream By Zan Thompson
Gala Raises $92,000 for White Memorial By Bea Maxwell
On Track at Santa Anita Luncheon By Mary Lou Loper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Waugh's Letters Hold Tender Clue : THE LETTERS OF EVELYN WAUGH AND DIANA COOPER; \o7 edited by Artemis Cooper\f7 ; Ticknor & Fields : $27.50; 344 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
L.A. Auto Show: Saturday-Jan. 12 * More than 650 autos go...
Good Idea Crashes on Tip of an Iceberg By Tim Rutten
Presenting . . . 1992 : Will It Taste Great or Be Less Filling? Only the Psychics Know for Sure By Roy Rivenburg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE Model Rocketeers By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The editor-in-chief of The Advocate has recast the gay magazine as a clarion call to activism. Richard Rouilard is proud, outrageous and . . . : In Your Face By Elizabeth Venant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shape Up Slowly, or the New Year Could Be a Pain By Suzanne Schlosberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Schlosberg is a Canoga Park writer\f7
Poinsettia Ball Was Knight to Remember By David Nelson
Calling the Valley Names : Monikers: "Twenty-nine Malls" wins the Rename the Valley contest, which set our homeland's best minds to feverish invention. But we still don't get "Lave Sus Manos." By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurants Made to Order for Families : Dining: A child's plate is just the beginning at places that offer crayons and other distractions for youngsters. One way to find them is to ask other parents. By Robin May Olson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Olson is a Sherman Oaks writer\f7
Odds & Ends Around the Valley By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Good Deals Turn Up at the Discovery Shops By Geri Cook
Project May Give Barrio Logan Big Lift : Design: Apartments, a shopping center and a Mexican cultural center are part of a redevelopment plan that developers hope will bring security and economic prosperity to the neighborhood. By Dirk Sutro
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Refresher Course on Social Study
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : If There Is a Golden Age, Just When Do You Hit It? Responses gathered by Jessica Hulsey (Cypress), Kristie Payne (Loara), Tram Nguyen (Orange) and Claudine Ko (University).
Confronting Hate Crime By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clipboard : Everyday Flowers & Coffee House
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Caught Between Two Worlds : Cultures: Many teen-age girls, while enjoying freedoms on campus, must conform to traditional roles at home. By Neha Gupta, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trail of Teeth : Forensic Dentist Is Key in Unlocking Mystery of Unknown Dead By Frank D. Roylance, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
New Hotel Rekindles Concerns : Planning: Officials and nearby residents say the Hotel Nikko at Beverly Hills may plan to use more rooms for meetings than allowed. Its manager says the issue is a misunderstanding. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaping Lizards! : Zoo: Crenshaw High program shows urban elementary students that some of the creepy critters of their imaginations can look and feel like pets when they're up close. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FIRST PERSON : An Offbeat Trial Changes Jury's Views of Homeless By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curacao Became Home for Dutch Jews in 1652
Center to Aid Drug-Affected Preschoolers By Shawn Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Michael McCarty Isn't High on Reader's List
West Hollywood : Shelter to Remain Open
Hollywood : Tree Planting Planned
Santa Monica : City Urged to Buy Park
Region : Dedicated Student Honored
Hollywood : Group to Help Retail Plan
ARCHITECTURE : Eatery's Poetic Design Counters Tacky Boxes Topped With Signs By Aaron Betsky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Aaron Betsky teaches and writes about architecture
Beverly Hills : Civic Center Trial Delayed
Profile of Mark Gold of Heal the Bay Was Compliment, Reader Says
Family Fight Ends in Death
Environmentalists to File Suit Over State Parkland Loan : Development: Group hopes to keep a public agency from helping developers with a $10-million down payment on the acreage. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Principal of Magnet School Is Reassigned : Education: Beverly Tietjen, under investigation in connection with missing funds, is sent to a grade school. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting a Handle on Watching Whales : Ocean: Volunteers being trained to lead tours are rewarded on the first day of the official season. By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Try Simple Recreations to Enjoy Quality Time With Preschoolers By Mary Laine Yarber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her column appears weekly.
SPORTSCOPE : Pepperdine Women Travel to UC Berkeley
Just a Trip Down the Road for Naulls : Basketball: After a standout career at Beverly Hills High, he was courted by several universities, but decided to walk on at UCLA. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
The FDA Wants to Cut Our Allowances By Candy Sagon, THE WASHINGTON POST
It Must Have Been Something We Ate: A Look at '91 By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Janie Hibler's Wild Kingdom By Schuyler Ingle
Pick a Winter Pepper By Leslie Land
A Foolproof Method for Cooking Duck: Give It a Hot Bath By Rose Levy Beranbaum, \o7 Beranbaum is a cookbook author\f7
The World's Most Expensive Fungus By Steven Raichlen, \o7 Raichlen is a Miami-based food writer and author\f7
Scampi's World Tour By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chileland By Jonathan Gold
Adobo on the Double By Minnie Bernardino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Macaroni-Cheese Soup, Pudding By Rose Dosti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muffies: They're the Tops By Abby Mandel
So You've Got Your Baby Lettuces . . . By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : Bazaar Snacks of India By Linda Burum
Candy-Cane Nutrition? By Sally Squires, THE WASHINGTON POST
The Rest of the Best By Dan Berger
Winemaker of the Year By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
A High-Tech Apple Pie By Marcia Cone and Thelma Snyder, \o7 Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors\f7
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Wading in Political Swamps : President should listen to Wilson on wetlands policy
Sometimes a Punt Is Best : With club-seat sales low, a delay in Coliseum project is prudent
A New Year's Eve Bid to End a Nightmare : Only Washington can nail down end to El Salvador's war
AIDS WATCH : Mister Goodcard?
PERSPECTIVE ON AIDS : HIV in Latinos? \o7 Absolutamente Si\f7 : The rate of infection among Latinos is higher than in the general population, and cultural factors hamper control. By Antonia Novello, \f7 and \o7 Surgeon General Antonia Novello is a pediatrician who has been involved in dealing with AIDS in children since 1986.
COLUMN LEFT : Something Better Than the Usual Lies : Herewith, some questions that might force candidates to reveal actual policies and beliefs. By Elaine Ciulla Kamarck, \o7 Elaine Ciulla Kamarck, a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute, writes from New York. \f7
Bush/Miyazawa Meeting Is 'Staged' for Success : Summit: Real problems won't be resolved as the two leaders aim to preserve status quo. By Glen S. Fukushima, \o7 Glen S. Fukushima, an American business executive based in Tokyo, directed Japanese affairs at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from 1985 to 1989. \f7
COLUMN RIGHT : Huge Nuclear Arsenal--Fact or Fiction? : Soviet economic prowess and mass gold reserves proved to be false. So why not weapons? By Tom Bethell, \o7 Tom Bethell is Washington correspondent for the American Spectator. and \f7
Obituaries
Bird Counters Watch Skies for Signs of County's Ecological Health By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Station Meets Toxic Waste Goal : Point Mugu: In a year, the Hazardous Material Minimization Project has reduced by nearly 75% the amount of aircraft maintenance products the base discards. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Riders Appear to Obey New Helmet Law : Safety: Motorcyclists at a popular bar say they are complying under protest. About 50% of the county's Hells Angels say they won't wear protective headgear. By Tina Daunt and David Ciaffardini
VENTURA : 'Final Exit' Author to Address Group By Paul Payne
County Faces a Year of Difficult Choices : Budget: 1992 is expected to provide the Board of Supervisors with a tumultuous 12 months. Members must decide how to deal with the recession while making tough decisions on cutting jobs and services. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Partly Cloudy Skies, Winds Greet 1992 By Tina Daunt
COUNTYWIDE : Sound of Gunfire Rings in New Year By Larry Speer
COUNTYWIDE : County's First Baby of the New Year Arrives By Tina Daunt
COUNTYWIDE : Group Honors 5 Latinos for Leadership By Caitlin Rother
The Year in Review
$2.4-Million in Red Ink Has Rancho P.V. Talking Taxes : Budget: City Council will meet on Saturday to hammer out a ballot proposition. By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Reinforcement Sought for Theater By Maia Davis
Experts Say Risk Not a Factor in Torrance Investment Loss By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Opening Festivities Planned for Park By Maia Davis
CAMARILLO : Removal of Graffiti Costs City $8,900 By Caitlin Rother
MEINERS OAKS : Tree-Light Fire Burns Mobile Home By Larry Speer
Cemetery Finishes With Reburials
Program for Young Drunk Drivers Draws Few Offenders : Sentencing: The plan, which involves visits to emergency rooms and morgues, could handle 300 people, but only 82 completed it. Scheduling is one problem. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Countdown to Midnight Inside the Shed : Lancaster: The abandoned structure has been taken over by the homeless, who run the shelter themselves. But its days may be numbered. By Blaine Halley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Keeps Watch Over Courthouse in Battle With Vandals : San Fernando: Among other things, David M. Schacter is seeking donations of plants from employees to keep the Mission-style structure looking good. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclist Accused of Riding in Fire Area
Van Nuys Man Escapes From Courthouse Cell
6 Seriously Hurt in Head-On Collision
Paying a High Price for Oil Dumping : Pollution: An auto shop owner is made an example to discourage others from improperly disposing of toxic products. By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tragedy on Freeway for Wedding Couple By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Six Wounded in New Year's Shootings By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Teresa Still Not Out of Danger : Illness: Doctors say it's too early to tell how 81-year-old Nobel laureate is responding to antibiotics. By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carlsbad Man, 21, Dies in Car Accident
Holiday Gunfire Down in L.A., Up in County : Shooting: Sheriff's officials report an increase in people marking the new year by firing guns into the air. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Her Disability Is No Bar to Her Aid for Disabled By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Lotto Results
2 Officers Save Man From Fire at Motel : Rescue: The pair enter a flaming room in North Hollywood to pull the guest, who suffered leg and foot burns, to safety. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helmets Make Mandatory Showing : Traffic: Despite some defiance, most motorcyclists don the headgear now required by law. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting on Track
Presiding Judge and Jurist in Case of Korean Grocer Receive Recall Papers By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Just May Be a Heavenly Sunset By Lanie Jones and Lee Dye, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tearful Suspect Says He 'Didn't Pull the Trigger' By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Report a Decrease in Drunk-Driver, Gunfire Cases : Holiday: No one was wounded by shots fired to welcome the new year, but a Fountain Valley man lost three limbs when a cannon exploded. By George Frank, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Freeway Project Spurs Series of Closures : Transportation: Alternative routes will enable commuters to get around affected ramps and lanes. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
SANTA ANA : Access Limits Subject of Residents' Poll By Jon Nalick
SANTA ANA : City Plans Bristol Widening Project By Shannon Sands
Sunset of a Lifetime By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : 1st Super-Street Link May Be Ready by Fall By Leslie Earnest
COUNTYWIDE : New Rules Stress Regional Planning By Tom Mcqueeney
COUNTYWIDE : 'Angels' Aid Motorists In Distress By Jon Nalick
TUSTIN : Street Widening to Be Open House Topic By Eric Lichtblau
BUENA PARK : Santa Ana Freeway Double-Deck Eyed By Lynda Natali
COUNTYWIDE : Freeway Project Is Ahead of Schedule By Terry Spencer
CORONA DEL MAR : Sewer, Water Pipe Projects to Begin By Leslie Herzog
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Completion Nearing on 3 Road Projects By Frank Messina
SOUTH COUNTY : Work Is Under Way on Leg of Toll Road By Len Hall
Youth Is Year's 1st Victim of Gang Violence : Crime: A Placentia boy, 16, dies at the scene of a drive-by shooting early Wednesday in La Habra. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Odds for Heavy Rain as 1st of 2 Storms Moves In By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies, 5 Others Injured in Costa Mesa House Fire By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Gorham Looks for Fresh Start at CS Northridge : College basketball: Former high school sensation who left Cal awaits his debut next season with Matadors. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turning Back the Clock : Owners of Northridge Gym Say Exercise, Weight-Lifting Hold Father Time at Bay By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nomadic Oppenheimer Settles In at Dominguez Hills for Senior Year By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Mills Shuns USC to Jump for DiMarco
FISHING / DAN STANTON : An Up-And-Down Year for Local Anglers By Dan Stanton
Banning's Hawkins Named City 4-A Co-Player of Year By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panthers Move to the Top of Charts : Wins in New York Help Peninsula Earn Nation's Top Ranking By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was Just a Trip Down the Road for Naulls : Basketball: After a standout career at Beverly Hills High, he was courted by several universities, but decided to walk on at UCLA. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Passing Out the Compliments By Mike Downey
Fay Wray at Least Was Saved By Jim Murray
Blowout for Hurricanes : Orange Bowl: Top-ranked Miami makes its point with effortless 22-0 victory over Nebraska, the Cornhuskers' first shutout since 1973. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Are Perfectly Impressive : Huskies Make Their Case : Rose Bowl: Hobert, Emtman share MVP honors as Washington defense shuts down Michigan, 34-14, to complete a 12-0 season. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold War Is Still Happening in This Russian Naval Battle By Earl Gustkey
NHL : Capitals Get Unexpected Help, Beat Islanders, 8-5 From Associated Press
THE NHL / STEVE SPRINGER : It Was Penguins' Year of Triumph, Tragedy
College Football Spotlight : The Bowl Games : Hold That Pose Compiled from staff and wire reports.
Just Singing Along, Cal Tunes Out Clemson, 37-13 : Citrus: White gains 103 yards against nation's No. 1 rushing defense. Pawlawski throws for 230 yards. By John Cherwa, TIMES ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
Florida State's 5 Turnovers Better Than Texas A&M's 8 : Cotton: Seminoles win, 10-2. Aggies lose record six fumbles. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penn State Rallies to Win as Tennessee Loses Its Grip : Fiesta: Nittany Lions convert four turnovers into touchdowns to turn 17-7 deficit into 42-17 victory. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Speedy Syracuse Puts Ohio State in a Blur : Hall of Fame: Ismail proves the least of the Buckeyes' problems as Orangemen win, 24-17. From Associated Press
Twilight Leaves No Question of No. 1 to Huskies : Washington: The players say the magnitude of their victory over Michigan earned national championship. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Howard Was Cornered by Huskies : Wolverines: Washington backs had his number, and Michigan was unable to call it. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All the Huskies Want Is Their Fair Share By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTES : Brunell Takes Role in Stride By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soto Discusses Ineligibility Ruling That Could Affect Big Eight Title By Gene Wojciechowski
Blackout Forces NBC to Call an Audible in Orange Bowl By Larry Stewart
Comeback Makes It All Peachy for East Carolina, 37-34 : Peach: Pirates score 20 points in fourth quarter to defeat N.C. State and complete 11-1 season. From Associated Press
Notre Dame Beats Florida, 39-28, Proves It Belongs : Sugar: Bettis rushes for 150 yards and three touchdowns as Irish rally from 16-7 halftime deficit. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Ski Jumping From Staff and Wire Reports
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch of Germany defeated 11th-seeded... From Staff and Wire Reports
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Graf Ailing, Czechoslovakia Wins From Staff and Wire Reports
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Sixth-seeded Carl-Uwe Steeb of Germany rallied to beat... From Staff and Wire Reports
OUTDOOR NOTES / RICH ROBERTS : The 1991 Catch Wasn't All Good for Anglers By Rich Roberts
Have Lawn Furniture, Will Travel : Camping: Couple proves that as long as you stay off the highways, travel in Europe is affordable in a recreational vehicle. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Longshot Wins Lassie Stakes at Bay Meadows From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Classic Fame's Convincing Victory Gets Jones' Year Off to a Fast Start By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huskies Perfectly Impressive : Washington Statement Is 34-14 Over Michigan : Rose Bowl: Hobert leads team to 12-0 record, as Emtman and defense keep Wolverines in check. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bottoms Up! Former Titan Enjoys View From the Top By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newest UNLV Standout Rider Has Traveled a Troubled Road : Basketball: School was criticized for recruiting player with academic troubles and a scrape with the law in his past. But he has excelled for the Rebels. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Upham Switches Gears to Redlands' Fast Lane : Basketball: The emphasis was on defense at Corona del Mar, but 6-foot-5 freshman has adapted to games with scores as high as 151-110. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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