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What happened on January 05, 1992
BOOKS
'Youngblood Hawke' Is No Turkey By Dick Adler, \o7 Adler, co-author with Edmund G. (Pat) Brown of "Public Justice, Private Mercy: A Governor's Education on Death Row," is working on a book with international crime-and-terrorism expert Brian Jenkins\f7
Hang a Left on Bob Hope : FUGITIVE NIGHTS, \o7 By Joseph Wambaugh (Perigord/William Morrow: $22; 336 pp.)\f7 By Dick Lochte, \o7 Lochte's novel, "Blue Bayou," will be published in July by Simon & Schuster\f7
How the West Was Unsettled : IT'S YOUR MISFORTUNE AND NONE OF MY OWN: A New History of the American West, \o7 By Richard White (University of Oklahoma Press: $34.95; 634 pp.)\f7 By Page Stegner, \o7 Stegner is the author of three collections of essays on the American West\f7
Caribbean Collage : GREEN CANE AND JUICY FLOTSAML: Short Stories by Caribbean Women, \o7 Edited by Carmen C. Esteves and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert (Rutger's University Press: $34, cloth; $11.95, paper; 273 pp.)\f7 By Kate Braverman, \o7 Braverman's current short\f7 -\o7 story collection is "Squandering the Blue." Her novel, "Wonders of the West," will be published this fall by Ballantine\f7
Songs of Sisterhood : WISE CHILDREN, \o7 By Angela Carter (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $19.95; 234 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Alter Ego : BIOGRAPHY, \o7 By Celia Gittelson (Alfred A. Knopf: $19; 261 pp.)\f7 By Elaine Kendall, \o7 Kendall, a free-lance writer, reviews books regularly for The Times\f7
Other Worlds By John Kessel, \o7 Kessel teaches English and fiction writing at North Carolina State University. His story collection, "Meeting in Infinity," will be published in May\f7
Fiction By Karen Stabiner
Poem in Praise of My Husband, By DIANE DI PRIMA
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Tom Sito
Fiction By Karen Stabiner
The Windbags of War : RISING LIKE THE TUCSON, \o7 By Jeff Danziger (Doubleday: $20; 358 pp.)\f7 By Garry Abrams, \o7 Abrams is a Times staff writer\f7
THE NEW STATE OF THE WORLD ATLAS \o7 by Michael Kidron and... By Charles Solomon
EXPLOSIONS AND OTHER STORIES \o7 by Mo Yan (Guan Moye... By Charles Solomon
SHISENDO: Hall of the Poetry Immortals \o7 by J. Thomas... By Charles Solomon
DWELLERS IN THE MIRAGE \o7 by A. Merritt... By Charles Solomon
THE WAKE OF THE UNSEEN OBJECT \o7 by Tom Kizzia (Henry... By Charles Solomon
THE FIREWORKS OF OSCAR WILDE, \o7 edited and introduced by... By Charles Solomon
OF KINKAJOUS, CAPYBARAS, HORNED BEETLES, SELADANGS \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
THE FINAL CLUB \o7 by Geoffrey Wolff (Vintage: $11). \f7... By Charles Solomon
THE DASHIELL HAMMETT TOUR \o7 by Don Herron (City Lights... By Charles Solomon
HILLERMAN COUNTRY: A Journey Through the Southwest With... By Georgia Jones-davis
NEWS
Around the Stove : BEST LOVED STORIES TOLD AT THE NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL, \o7 Compiled by the National Assn. for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling (August House: $19.95, cloth; $11.95, paper; 223 pp.)\f7 : BARKING AT A FOX FUR COAT, \o7 By Donald Davis (August House: $19.95, cloth; $9.95, paper; 206 pp.)\f7 By Donald Mccaig, \o7 McCaig's most recent book is "Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men." He is a sheep farmer in the mountains of Virginia\f7
Him Worry?
Czech-book Diplomacy
Kesey At The Bat
Bloviations
Quoth The Maven
Quoth The Maven
Reviewing Our Year-End Review
Reviewing Our Year-End Review
Reviewing Our Year-End Review
Reviewing Our Year-End Review
TV's Missing Faces
Where Credit Is Due
Reviewing Our Year-End Review
Stone's Not Alone
Gays in Hollywood
Stone's Not Alone
MOVIES : FILM COMMENT : Barry Levinson's 'Bugsy' isn't a true account of Benjamin Siegel's exploits. Oliver Stone took history, gave it a big shake, and out came 'JFK.' Stone takes the heat, Levinson doesn't. Sure, there's a big difference between a gangster's tale and the assassination of a President, but the issue here is 'history' vs. artistic license. In the end, it all boils down to trust and the question . . . : Who Issues Historical Licenses Anyway? By Jack Mathews, \o7 Jack Mathews is film critic for Newsday. \f7
Taxes Discourage Savings Incentive
Role Clarified by Dean at USC
All the Business World Is a Stage. . .
Magic's Sponsors Are Criticized
Questioning Benefits of a Free Trade Pact
Apology Sought From American Car Makers
Tough Times Just Seem to Get Tougher : Slow Car Sales Reduce Jobs and Pinch City Revenues By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Times Just Seem to Get Tougher : Economy: Unemployment is up, sales are down, and city governments are barely staying afloat. Few people in the region see any signs of an impending turnaround. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Times Just Seem to Get Tougher : Jobs: The move of Focus on the Family from Pomona to Colorado Springs left a big gap in the local economy. Some who stayed behind wonder if they made the right decision. : POMONA By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Her Last Act Was Typical of a Selfless Life By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
West Covina : City Appeals Sewer Awards
Gun Owner Training 'Misses the Mark'
Police Captain Moved to 77th Street Division
Eagle Scout Rank Earned
Police Chief Thanks Toys for Tots Donors
The King of Swing, Benny Goodman, will receive a tuneful... By Franki V. Ransom
West Covina : Judge Retires on Disability
Tough Times Just Seem to Get Tougher : Car Seller Trades In His Lavish Lifestyle By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Times Just Seem to Get Tougher : A Victim of High-Tech Decline : Economy: The ranks of the newly unemployed include aerospace and other white-collar workers, many of whom have never been jobless. By Franki V. Ransom, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Dead Sea Scrolls Victory Gives New Life to Research : Religion: But CSULB Prof. Robert Eisenman remains a maverick with his theories about the documents' link to early Christianity. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Quest for a New Job: Profiles of 3 By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tough Times Have Grown Even Tougher : Economy: In the eight months since The Times last analyzed the local impact of the recession, the downturn's effect has swollen to a torrent of despair. By Tina Griego and Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Offensive Things
Abortion Issue
Plea for Assistance
The Navy and Crime
Smoke-Free Stadium
Another Life Needlessly Lost
Happy to Trade Homes
Thanking the Heroes
Packard Undermined Parklands Rule
A Doctor Hangs Up One of His Most Powerful Therapeutic Healing Tools
Laguna Beach Mayor an Impediment
Out of Shadows
When County Citizens' Clout Comes Up Too Short
Innocent Play Loaded With Danger
To Shoot or Not to Shoot Coots
To Shoot or Not to Shoot Coots
Mutual Understanding Between Jews, Christians Goes Beyond Joint Parties
Pump Education Budgets, Not Iron
Threat to Cougars
Indication of Horse in Pain Dismaying
Taxpayers Aren't Liable for Bonds
Mutual Understanding Between Jews, Christians Goes Beyond Joint Parties
We Need Miracles to Renew Our Hope
Adding to the Indifference on Indians
Courts Are Not Racist
Soliciting Comments
Ojai Panders to Tourists
All the Town Needs Is Love
Shelters Must Open
Dispute Between Teachers and Board
Sibling's Cancer Death Puts Sisters on the Alert By Tad Bartimus, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some Women Opt for Preventive Mastectomies By Tad Bartimus, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amid Frantic AIDS Cure Search, Wonder Drug Discoveries Fade : Medicine: It's easy to take antibiotics for granted, but the tens of millions of people they have rescued worldwide is also beyond estimate. By John Barbour, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cuban Defectors Commandeer Copter From Reuters
China, Uzbekistan Formalize Relations Reuters
'Belching' Caldron Is No. 1 Nuclear Waste Problem By Thomas W. Lippman, THE WASHINGTON POST
All Things American Are In-Things in Bulgaria : Idealism: Observers fear that nation's expectations of the United States are unrealistic and probably unhealthy. By Mary Battiata, THE WASHINGTON POST
Economic Leaders to Meet Reuters
Homey 'Community' Is Structure for Education : Education: The public-private partnership in Miami is an innovation. Various ways to improve teaching are being tried on a school-by-school basis. By Kenneth J. Cooper, THE WASHINGTON POST
Himalayan Mountains Rising a Few Millimeters a Year, Scientists Say From Reuters
Albanians Strip Trees Bare for Firewood By Joe Ortiz, REUTERS
Rose-Colored Glasses Found to Reduce Migraines Reuters
Belfast Offers Daily Lessons in Mayhem : Northern Ireland: Real life drama is far more chilling, life-threatening than the make-believe on the silver screen. By Paul Majendie, REUTERS
Last of Old Maine Granite Quarries Keeps Alive Solid Tradition : Crafts: Four men are all that is left of an island industry that once employed thousands. But the business may be in the midst of a renaissance. By William C. Hidlay, ASSOCIATED PRESS
50th Birthday Fete Readied for Alaska Highway : Frontier: Building of the road in just eight months in 1942 rated among great engineering feats of this century. By Jon Ferry, REUTERS
Japan Studying 219-M.P.H. Train Associated Press
THE TIMES POLL : Organized Religion's Hold on Valley Residents Weak : Churches: Only 39% of respondents are congregation members. Most have liberal views on theological issues. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Majority in the Survey Say Gays Should Not Be Barred From Serving in the Clergy By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Anglos Leave Church
Pathways of Faith By John Dart, The following interviews were conducted with respondents to the recent Times Poll on religion in the San Fernando Valley. The follow-up interviews were conducted by staff writer John Dart
THE TIMES POLL : Happiness Not Tied Strongly to Religion : Environment: Most people say they are satisfied with their lives. But those who attend church are less likely to be dissatisfied. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NO SLEEPERS: A new federal court rule ought to please... By John O'Dell and Jerry Hicks and Kari Rene Hall
HOT PROPERTY? Big-ticket houses belonging to famous... By Kari Rene Hall and John O'Dell and Jerry Hicks
DEDICATED: When Huntington Beach nurse Lisa Bohm, above... By Jerry Hicks and John O'Dell and Kari Rene Hall
MISSES THE ORANGE: Cop writer Joseph Wambaugh, whose new... By Jerry Hicks and Kari Rene Hall and John O'Dell
Orange County Proves Lucky for Eclipse Fans : Sun: Clouds spoil 'ring of fire' for many sky-gazers, but South County hills teem with happy spectators. By Eric Bailey and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Owners Seek to Expand Illegally Run O.C. Mine By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Arab States Delay Leaving for Peace Talks By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : When Sex Just Isn't Worth It : With the AIDS scare, there is a renewed call for abstinence. Most teens are not convinced. But a defiant minority cite fear of pregnancy, disease or parental disapproval. By Robin Abcarian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mental Patients Awaken--to Rip van Winkle World : Health: New drug can arrest schizophrenia. But some people discover whole chapters of their lives are missing. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Shot in Head in Police Station Gunfight By Stephanie Chavez and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Revolution Sweeps Aside Soviet Consulate in S.F. : Diplomatic corps: Russian flag now flies. Delegation wonders what's next for them--and their country. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Promises of '88 May Dog Bush in 1992 Race By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Eases Hard Line on Trade : Diplomacy: Not in 'aggressive mode' for visits to Seoul and Tokyo, he says. And his aides try to distance the President from tough stand of Big Three U.S. auto executives. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A.'s Clouds Quench 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse : Astronomy: In Orange and San Diego counties, people along the coast get a spectacular view. By Eric Bailey and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Teresa's Condition Upgraded By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War of the Woods : Maverick Prosecutor Feuds With Veteran Plumas County Officials By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tale From the Ashcan of History By Robert A. Jones
REGIONAL REPORT : Regulation of Birth Centers Urged to Ensure Quality By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislature Will Resume Wrestling With Wilson : Politics: Election-year considerations and budget woes are likely to add to the contentiousness between lawmakers and the governor. By Daniel M. Weintraub and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Victim Was Always Lending a Hand : Slaying: Family recalls good deeds of David Scott Baker, who was killed by gunman who led police on 300-mile chase. By Bob Pool and Stuart Wasserman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilder Offers $57-Billion Poverty Plan : Politics: Democratic presidential aspirant would give tax credits to the poor, divert funds from other programs. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fierce Storm Lashes Atlantic Resort Towns From Associated Press
Hyundai Founder Plans Political Party Reuters
Planned Visits Mark Warmer China-Japan Ties : Asia: Communist Party chief Jiang will go to Tokyo, and Emperor Akihito might travel to Beijing this year. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opposition Leaders Move to Solidify Their Hold on Georgia : Power struggle: Pair claim to have ended the rule of President Gamsakhurdia, still holed up in Government House. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Ex-Republics Get Debt Break Associated Press
Clashes Mar Latest Truce in Yugoslavia From Reuters
6 Former Soviet States Now Opt for Own Armies : Military: Shaposhnikov says that only 5 of the 11 commonwealth members want to join in unified forces. But all agree on central nuclear command. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Ending the Salvadoran Civil War Won't Automatically Bring Peace : Central America: Accords aim to defang army and bring rebels into mainstream--but tension will remain. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
33 Inches of Snow in Iran Associated Press
Exiled Haitian President May Accept Foe as Premier From Reuters
British Muslim Leader Calls for Defiance : Religion: Faithful told to resist laws that go against their faith. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afghan Guerrillas Free American Aid Worker Associated Press
Inmate Says Barry Made Threat After Sexual Act With Woman Times Wire Services
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Pentagon Says Bill From MIT Too High From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : 13 Hurt as Airliner Meets Turbulence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sheriff Ordered to Stop Making Crack Cocaine Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Cuba Seeks Return of Defector Copter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Waikiki Beach
Changes for Soviet Media
Immigrant Funds
INS Raids
Rain
Business Climate in Los Angeles
Election Polls
Business Climate in Los Angeles
Business Climate in Los Angeles
Business Climate in Los Angeles
On The Street Again
Scott Johnson's Main Chance
Scott Johnson's Main Chance
Palm Latitudes
The Last Days Of Yugoslavia
Empire Of The Spin Doctors
Empire Of The Spin Doctors
Palm Latitudes
Empire Of The Spin Doctors
Man Bites Town
On The Street Again
Palm Latitudes
How to Help Prevent Disabled Airport Service for Handicapped Travelers : Airlines: Though U.S. carriers generally do a good job of providing wheelchair assistance, conflicting systems and hectic schedules cause occasional slip-ups. Get help from airline, not airport, representatives. By James T. Yenckel, WASHINGTON POST
Single Travel
Encore San Francisco
Encore San Francisco
Way to Walk
Encore San Francisco
Theme Cruises
Molokai Madness
Encore San Francisco
The Arsenio Way : No Carson Copycat, Hall Woofs Up His Audience By Making His Own Rules By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sacrificial Man : Christopher McDonald's new series is his 'T&L' vindication By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Generation Gap
Christmas in Cicely
Up to the Minute
Zsa Zsa Gabor plays a beautiful Gypsy who tells Agarn he's... By Susan King
Ironweed (KTLA Sunday at 8 p.m.), Hector Babenco's... By Kevin Thomas
Dillon Rides Again By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARLES GRINKER : Looking at Our Century By Susan King, TV Times Staff Writer
A Day of Digging : Following the nose of two of L.A.'s in-depth TV reporters By Lauren Lipton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watch for a moral to Showtime's story of 'The Monkey People' By Lauren Litpon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celebrity Etiquette: When in L.A., Just Leave Them Alone By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Caring Fields : Nurse Lisa Bohm of Huntington Beach struggles to brighten lives in a Cambodian border camp. By Kari Rene Hall
Taking a Shine to Natural Ingredients : Beauty: Customers seem to like fruits and veggies in their shampoos. But chemists say these 'healthy' additives do nothing for hair. By Anthony Giorgianni, THE HARTFORD COURANT
A Guide to the Best of Soputhern California : LANDMARKS : Around the World in L.A. By Mark Ehrman
Toasting the Civilized Set By Betty Goodwin
Seniors Face Bias on the Job : Trends: Older workers are careful and flexible, according to research. But their co-workers seem to view them as just the opposite. By Kelly P. Kissel, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dip Into the Punchbowl : The Geological Marvel at the Mojave Desert's Edge Is a Popular Destination for Exploring By Anne Z. Cooke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
China Watch COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Prototype Is Better Idea of a Dream : Technology: Stephen Stringer's futuristic Quimoto is only a calling card for his company. Someday, he hopes it will be a reality. By Ed Shelsby, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Model Ships Sail the Sea of History : Lifestyle: A 73-year-old former bus driver makes scale models of ships. He has acquired a national reputation as a passionate builder. By Stephanie Shapiro, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Early Birders : Nature: Instead of nursing hangovers, a group of bird-watchers spent New Year's morning taking in the view of dozens of avian species around Malibu Lagoon. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q & A : Crossroads School's Founder Sees Triumph in Its Diversity By Lois Timnick, Times staff writer
The Winter Break That Never Ends : Schools: Many families are only now beginning to face the reality of the two-month vacation and what it involves. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless as 'Reminder of Society's Failings'
Homeless Prove 'How Leaky Boat Really Is'
Conrad's Sculpture 'Chain Reaction' Hit as '40 Years Late'
Islamic Housing Talks Called HUD Violation
Hearing on Condo Conversions Set
Mirmans to Be Honored for School Service By Christina V. Godbey
ENTERTAINMENT
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THOSE WERE THE DAYS : Next, a Musical About the KGB By Andy Marx
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : SUPPORT WOES : There's Always Door-to-Door By Andy Marx
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE : If the Motel 6 in Maui Is Booked, They're Probably at Holiday Inn in Aspen By Andy Marx
GEOFF KEEZER : Teen Learns to Solo as Blakey Protege By Leonard Feather
BOB BELDEN : His Not-So-Big Band Finds Less Is More By Don Heckman
DJ QUIK : For This Hot Rap Upstart, Compton Is Party Central By Dennis Hunt
Prime Shostakovich Pianism From Tatiana Nikolayeva By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
Not Much Separates 'Six Degrees' From the Doolittle By Don Shirley
PIONEERS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC: Music by Vladimir... By Richard S. Ginell
GRAINGER: "Lincolnshire Posy"; Hill Song No. 2... By Richard S. Ginell
In This Battle of Salomes, It's No Contest By Walter Price
In Brief By Steve Hochman
In Brief By Jean Rosenbluth
In Brief By Mike Boehm
In Brief By Randy Lewis
In Brief By Randy Lewis
HOLE "Pretty on the Inside" \o7 Caroline\f7 * * * Hey... By Jonathan Gold
Watley's One-Note State of 'Affairs' By Connie Johnson
Hammer and Ice Still Rivals--for the Bottom 10 By Patrick Goldstein
Matsuno Brings Lyon to Little Tokyo By Kathie Jenkins
If at First You Don't Succeed . . . By Laurie Ochoa
ART : The Artist as Vagabond : Mexican artist Alejandro Colunga places himself in the world of suffering to illuminate life's tragic comedy By Max Benavidez, \o7 Max Benavidez is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
TELEVISION : Under His Spell : The magic is back for producer Aaron Spelling, whose 'Beverly Hills, 90210' has brought him another ratings winner By Angella Johnson, \o7 Angella Johnson is a reporter for the Guardian in London who recently spent a month reporting for The Times. \f7
MOVIES : Out to Lunch With the Guru of Gross-Out : David Cronenberg says the only way he could be faithful to William S. Burroughs' celebrated 'Naked Lunch' on film was to betray it By Gene Seymour, \o7 Gene Seymour is a writer for New York Newsday\f7
POP MUSIC : Grammy's Family Affair : Our handicapper expects Natalie Cole to do her father Nat's memory proud with nominations alongside R.E.M. and Michael Bolton By Paul Grein, \o7 Grein, a free-lance writer specializing in pop music, has forecast the Grammy race for The Times since 1981. Last year, he correctly predicted four of the five nominees for best album and three of the five finalists for best record\f7
COVER STORY : The Arledge Solution : Once the king of TV sports, Roone Arledge has transformed ABC News: It's got the stars, the ratings and shows that turn a profit By Jane Hall, \f7 and \o7 Jane Hall is a Times staff writer.
MOVIES : FILM COMMENT : Disney's 'Beauty' Revives Classic Flair in Story, Style By Charles Solomon, \o7 Charles Solomon is a frequent contributor to Calendar. and \f7
STAGE : No Big Production : With 'Parlor Performances,' Jeannine Frank brings together performers and audiences on a suitably intimate scale By Lawrence Christon, \o7 Lawrence Christon is a Times staff writer. \f7
Activist, Entertainer's Life Is a Timeless Story : More than 10 years after first playing Paul Robeson in a controversial play, an actor continues to reprise the part By Michael Arkush, \o7 Michael Arkush is a Times staff writer\f7
January Theater Openings Include Vintage Comedy, Japanese Stories By Janice Arkatov, \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
In Search of Time to Promote Artists and Create Collectors By Nancy Kapitanoff, \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Westside/Valley Calendar. \f7
Nostalgia Provides the Impetus for New Material from Lighthouse All-Stars By Bill Kohlhaase, \f7 and \o7 Bill Kohlhaase writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
POP MUSIC : It's All the Rave : The British import has taken hold in L.A.'s underground party and dance circuit. But now big-time promoters are moving in and fans wonder whether the phenomenom will survive By Steve Hochman, \f7 and \o7 Steve Hochman is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
COVER STORY : The Evolution of the Techno Sound By Dennis Romero, \o7 Dennis Romero is an intern at The Times\f7
BUSINESS
Getting Japan on the U.S. Bandwagon By Laura D'Andrea Tyson, LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON \o7 is a professor of economics and business administration at UC Berkeley and director of its Institute for International Studies\f7
$750 May Be Too Much to Shift Title to Trust By Carla Lazzareschi
Irvine's Hardiness Institute Teaches Companies the Bright Stuff : Education: Seminars, for firms looking to improve management skills and employee morale, stress optimism. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manuals Fit for Mayhem--by Mail : Publications: Firm in Port Townsend, Wash., offers 800 titles and had sold the book on money laundering found in the home of jailed investment adviser Steven D. Wymer. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Head-On Debate Over Crash Safety : Automobiles: U.S. and industry officials are locked in a controversy over which dummies best simulate a motorist's injuries in an accident. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advocacy Is New Trend at Ad Agencies : Marketing: Account-hungry firms are re-examining cause-related advertising, where spending nearly doubled between 1988 and 1990 to more than $65 million. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How the United States and Japan Can Resolve Their Rift By James Flanigan
Global Media : Strategy: With many major players heavily indebted, some observers wonder anew about the viability of worldwide enterprises. By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Law Rewrites Book on 'Medigap' Coverage By Kathy M. Kristof
U.S. Bread Prices Are Rising; Some Say It's Gouging From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: Jan. 4
HOUSEHOLD WASTE: The Los Angeles Department of Public...
Mother Teresa Shows Marked Improvement By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Costa Novelist Finds Time for a Pig, French Horn, Hats, TV Game Shows By Tony Perry
Totally Cosmic Eclipse By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artist Draws on Depths of Experience : Mural: John Jennings, who survived a traumatic youth and a tour of duty in Vietnam, is going to paint an ocean scene for no charge on a wall near the Oceanside Pier. It is his 'welcome home' to Gulf War troops. By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perseverance Pays in 'Loser' Case : Courts: Lawyer Marc Stern refused to give in as two giant law firms buried him under paper. The result: a sad lesson about our legal process, but a victory for his client after 12 long years. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking Solutions for the Many Problems of '91
Feudal Appetite Fuels Pork-Barrel Plan : Civic affairs: City Council is considering reneging on plans to use Prop. A money for city roads and instead spend it on "neighborhood improvements projects." By Judy Mccarty, \o7 Judy McCarty is the San Diego City Council representative from the 7th District\f7
Closing of Its Timber Mill Drives a Stake Into the Heart of Hayfork : Industry: Residents fear that it may become a ghost town. Recession and technological advances forced the shutdown, but some blame the efforts to protect the spotted owl. By John Howard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logging Town Looks for New Ways to Survive : Economics: Residents of Butte Falls, Ore., are struggling to deal with the impacts of construction slump and the spotted owl controversy. By Jeff Barnard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nevada School District Slaps Freeze on Most Expenditures \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Colorado Woman's Home Is on the Range : Rural life: Evelyn Horn, a middle-aged mother, is one of the nation's few female cattle ranchers. Her late husband's diaries are her guidebook. By Amy Lignitz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RITTER RANCH: The Palmdale City Council on Tuesday will...
Marty James; Gay Activist Aided Suicides By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay Now and Save on Medical Costs Later : * County Needs Help to Avoid Cuts in Nutrition Program for Women and Children
Much Was Given, but the Need Grows : * Holidays Highlighted the Plight of the Homeless
Preserving a Storied Past Amid Growth : * A Relentless March of Asphalt and Construction Must Pause Sometimes for History
* Ada Beth Lee; Chorus Co-Founder
COMMENTARY ON THE NEW YEAR : Positive Thinking Can Make 1991 Problems Ancient History : We solve difficulties by controlling how we feel and how we see ourselves in the daily situations arising in our lives. By Amy Stark, \o7 Dr. Amy Stark is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Santa Ana\f7
Obituaries
Putting the Petal to the Metal : Rose Parade: Floats designed by Raul Rodriguez have won more than 180 awards in the past 17 years. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying by LAPD Becomes Rallying Point : Police: Imperial Courts tenants use Henry Peco's death to vent frustrations about life at the housing project. They seek an independent investigation, but officials call the shooting justified. By Stephanie Chavez and Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Council Videos Get a 10 : TV: Politicians and gadflies agree: Tapes of lawmakers in action are the hit of the season. 'It's good for anybody who needs an ego trip,' one observer says. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tab for Holiday Cleanup Mounts : Trash: Local officials are seeking ways to pay for the curbside collection of Christmas trees for recycling. By Christopher Pummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Confiscation of Cocaine in 1991 Triples : Drugs: Finding major traffickers has a higher priority now, officials say. But narcotics arrests are lower than in 1990. By Ron Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Definitely a Bummer' for Eclipse Aficionados : Celestial phenomena: Hundreds flock to viewing points in the county, only to be denied their goal by thick clouds. By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lean and Mean : Trends: Ostrich ranchers say the big, meaty birds may be cash cows of the '90s. But neighbors' feathers are ruffled. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Pain, No Gain : Old-Time Stuntmen Gather Over Coffee to Trade Movie War Stories By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Man Held in Rape of 10-Year-Old By James E. Fowler
PORT HUENEME : Bank Robber Flees on Foot By James E. Fowler
Aerospace Slump Casts Its Shadow : Economy: Effects of thousands of layoffs trickle down in the forms of vacant office space, sluggish housing market, loss of consumer confidence, long lines at the unemployment office. By Janet Rae-dupree and Kenneth J. Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ikea's Takeover of Stor Leaves Carson Officials Seeing Green : Revenue: The city expects even more money to flow into its coffers, thanks to the merger that will close Stor's Torrance outlet and avert a fight for dollars between furniture giants. By Kenneth J. Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson's Mayor Failed to Disclose Loans of $97,000 : Politics: State law requires politicians to list loans on statements of economic interest. One lender was a planning commissioner. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor's Biography Lists Nonexistent MBA Degree By Anthony Millican
If Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, Kwanza rhythms and... By Jake Doherty
$20-Million Harassment Claim Filed Against City
Brothers Missing Off Anacapa
Financing Woes Push Opening of Resort at Marineland Site to '95 By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protester Locks Herself to Car at Auto Show \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Jan. 5-11
Reagan Invites Gorbachev to Presidential Library
Notes about your surroundings.
No Pain, No Gain : Studio City Restaurant a Favored Hangout for Men-of-a-Thousand-Falls By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last Local News Source in Spanish Stops Presses : Media: With El Eco del Valle's demise, experts wonder if the area can support such a paper. By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Against Tear Gas Maker Is Weak, Experts Say : Middle East: A Sherman Oaks firm is accused of providing Israeli forces with crowd-control technology that may have caused the deaths of eight Palestinians. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tired and Homeless, He Gave Up on Life By Lorna Fernandes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victim Was Always Ready to Lend a Hand : Slaying: Family recalls good deeds of David Scott Baker, who was killed by man who led police on 300-mile chase. By Stuart Wasserman and Bob Pool, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bushels of Books Show Literary Charity Isn't Overdue By Dana Parsons
Off to Biology's Icy Mecca : Science: An Orange Coast College marine researcher is headed for Antarctica. For him, it's 'like winning the lottery.' By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Can't Ease Fears of Drought : Water: Though communities cut usage 15%-20% last year, Southern California is facing its sixth consecutive dry year. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mismanagement Cited at Housing Division : Audit: County office is criticized for apparent conflict of interest and questionable loans. By Rose Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commuter Sees Big Story Fly Past and End Violently on the Roadside By Eric Young
Patrons Flee Restaurant Fire; Cook Injured
Dead Sea Scrolls Victory Gives New Life to Research : Religion: But Fountain Valley Prof. Robert Eisenman remains a maverick with his theories linking the documents to early Christianity. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Southern California's Shooting War
Nigeria on the Right Road
The Year of the Gun : The region is battered by an alarming increase in gun-related deaths
Working Toward a Better FBI in the 1990s : More bureau resources to be targeted at domestic crime?
COLUMN LEFT / ALEXANDER COCKBURN : Russia, the New Latin America of Economies : Outside the core of the West, capitalism brings only an extreme rich/poor split. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications\f7
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE : Trade Hawks Threaten the Peace : The Administration appears ready to risk war so that Toys R Us can sell Barbie dolls to Tokyo suburbanites. By David Williams, \o7 David Williams, an editorial writer for the Japan Times (Tokyo), recently finished a year of teaching Japanese politics at Oxford, and is author of the forth-coming book "The Mind of Europe and the Japanese Experience of Government."\f7
COLUMN RIGHT / ROBERT WENDOLL : Give Up 'the Last Turns of the Screw' : Environmentalists are starting to see the need for a balance with economic good. By Robert Wendoll, \o7 Robert Wendoll is chairman of the Environmental Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Program of the Southern California Paint and Coatings Assn\f7
Prince Sihanouk : Yet Another Chapter in the Many Lives of Cambodia's Ruler By Bernard Krisher, \o7 Bernard Krisher, a journalist, was formerly Tokyo bureau chief for Newsweek. He interviewed Prince Norodom Sihanouk at the prince's royal palace in Phnom Penh\f7
REAL ESTATE
Sherwood by Sea for Kevin By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Sell-It-Yourself Advisory Skips Over Some Topics By R.J.B., Special to the Times
SPORTS
Toreros Fall to ASU in Overtime By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sockers Reap Benefits From Their Giveaways : MSL: Promotions credited with improvement this season in home attendance. By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola-Bound Anthony Shows He Belongs With Nation's Best : Preps: The Peninsula senior earned distinction in the 30-team Las Vegas contest by averaging more than 22 points a game. By Duane Plank, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Fast Start, El Camino Men Are Home Free, 99-72 By Tim Dermody, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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
PREPS / MITCH POLIN : Panthers Put Bay League on Notice With Their Surprising 13-3 Start By Mitch Polin
Morningside High's Boseman Continues to Add to His Honor Roll By Rob Fernas
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Mira Mesa Comes Back to Top Host Bonita Vista
Conner Up to His Old Tricks By Rich Roberts
Kiwis Steal Show With Their New Boat : Sailing: New Zealand easily wins shortened challenger practice race. By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEN FISHER TOURNAMENT : Poway Gets Big Win Against Point Loma By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MT. CARMEL TOURNAMENT : McLean Puts on a Show as De La Salle Routs Mt. Carmel By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tritons Rally to Win La Jolla Classic
Gulls Blow Another Lead, Fall to Peoria : Hockey: Hoover sparks Rivermen with a third-period hat trick, spoiling Kvartalnov's big night. \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
UCI Starts Fast, Then Fades : Basketball: Anteaters stay close in first half, then Rebels run away for a 71-57 victory. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Roundup
Geary's Five Free Throws Rescue Mater Dei By Tom Birschbach
PREP ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Shuts Down Trabuco Hills By Joe Castellano
College Roundup
Community College Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Wins Its Sixth in a Row By Steve Kresal
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Gives Away Its Chances By Martin Beck
Bates, Cowboys Are Still Around : NFC playoffs: Lions are next up for Dallas and veteran defender who has defied the odds. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Title Gone, Simon Brown Tries to Regroup By William Gildea, WASHINGTON POST
Three-Pointers Rain, Pacific Falls at CS Long Beach, 86-78 By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UNLV Plays It Cool, Turns Up Heat, 71-57 : Big West: Rebels fall behind by eight before beating Irvine. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Massachusetts Stuns Oklahoma From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS : Arkansas Introduces Itself to the SEC, 110-92 From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Beat Spurs in Second Overtime By Dan Hafner
NHL ROUNDUP : Billington Older, Wiser, Winner for Devils By Dan Hafner
GOLF : Edwards Leads at Pebble Beach From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Stevens Makes Right Choice, Guides Icy Eyes to Victory in La Centinela By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pistols And Roses Romps in Flamingo at Hialeah Associated Press
Hawks Ruin Rivers' Homecoming By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Showtime for Green, but Bruins Beat Georgia By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Johnson Styles Cowboys Into Winner Again By Earl Gustkey
Kurri's Two Goals Propel the Kings, 7-3 : Hockey: He has 10 points, including seven goals, in his last eight games. Berthiaume ends slump by stopping Flyers. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Winter Sports
THE NBA : Teammates Snap Back at Barkley By Mark Heisler
Canyons Upends Oxnard in Double Overtime, 95-92 By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Jones' Basket Gives Lancers Championship By Vince Kowalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Keefe Dominates as Stanford Crushes CSUN, 80-59 By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' SOCCER SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Simi Valley Tripped in Shootout, 2-1 By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moorpark Holds On After Glendale Shot Worth Only 2 By Ron Twersky, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYS' BASKETBALL GRANT TOURNAMENT : Near-Perfect Carlisle Leads Grant Over Kennedy in Final, 44-42 By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Jackson Heats Up in Antelope Valley Win, 64-62
Boring? All Knox Does Is Win By Mike Penner
There Will Be No Hiding From Playing Mater Dei By Barbie Ludovise
Another Golf Season Beckons From Associated Press
King Seeks Another NHL Crown By Jim Murray
NFL PLAYOFFS : Redskins Leave Falcons in Mud : NFC: Washington forces six turnovers while committing none and advances to conference title game, 24-7. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL PLAYOFFS : Elway Shifts Into Overdrive : AFC: He leads Broncos to key score again, but this time does it without timeouts as Broncos defeat Oilers, 26-24. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forties Fantasies: In light of numerous New Year's Day... By Earl Gustkey
Winter Sports
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer coach Richard Williamson has...
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Parcells Says No to Green Bay Job From Staff and Wire Reports
The NFL will not take down the MIA-POW flag hanging from...
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Baseball
Snyder to Leave California for Arizona State From Staff and Wire Reports
Winter Sports
University of Miami Coach Dennis Erickson has told the... From Staff and Wire Reports
Increased Academic Standards on Agenda : NCAA Convention: Presidents' proposals would raise requirements for incoming freshmen under Proposition 48. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanders Makes Wounded Lions Still Dangerous By Mike Downey
NFL PLAYOFFS : Chiefs Plan to Play a Game of Keep Away : AFC playoffs: That's how they beat Buffalo, 33-6, in October, and how the Giants defeated the Bills in the Super Bowl. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL PLAYOFFS : Aikman Might Be Ready, but Beuerlein Is Set to Start : NFC playoffs: Cowboys are 6-0 with former Raider at quarterback. Kramer is unbeaten since taking over the helm for Lions. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Thin ICE : Figure Skating Has Taken a Back Seat for Tonya Harding Since She Won National Title By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nets' Fitch Maintains Sense of Humor Amid Rumors By Alan Goldstein, BALTIMORE SUN
Sanders vs. Smith Is Game Within a Game By Greg Logan, NEWSDAY
Olympics: a Return to Ideals From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : 1992 Casts Major Sports Figures in Surprising Roles By Joe Gergen, NEWSDAY
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : The Wonders of Scheduling By Dana Gauruder, STAMFORD ADVOCATE
Sampson Will Leave NBA to Play in Spain Associated Press
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MAGAZINE
STYLE : DESIGN : California Collectibles By Judith Sims
STYLE : STYLEMAKER : Putting Down Roots By Susan Gordon
RESTAURANTS : IL NUOVO MADHOUSE : Los Angeles' Favorite Westside Italian Restaurateur Goes Over the Hill By Ruth Reichl
VALENTINO'S FORTE IS ITALIAN wines; that's the strength at... By Dan Berger
STYLE : FASHION : Cold Snap By Barbara Foley
STYLE : LOOKS : Factoring In the Big Chill
School Days By R. Daniel Foster, Edited by Mary McNamara
OUR TEEMING SHORE : When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Tell the Wretched Refuse to Go Home By Harry Shearer
Verbatim By Esther Summerson
Sport Report By John D'Angona, Edited by Mary Mcnamara
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In Excess By Kathleen Moloney, Edited by Mary McNamara
Body Politic By Sheldon Teitelbaum, Edited by Mary McNamara
Schools In Crisis : Grim Days At Grant High : Fights, Absenteeism And Resentment Are Increasing, And Learning Is Suffering, As A Once-proud School Deals With Relentless Budget Cuts By Sandy Banks, \o7 Sandy Banks is a Times staff writer specializing in education\f7
Schools In Crisis : Good Schools In Bad Times : With Imagination, Discipline And Involved Parents, Some L.a. Teachers Create Elementary Schools That Shine By David L. Kirp, \o7 David L. Kirp, a UC Berkeley professor of public policy, is author of "Learning by Heart: AIDS and Schoolchildren in America's Communities\f7 .\o7 "\f7
Schools In Crisis : The Alexander Technique : The Point Man For The Education President Is Smoothly Selling The Revolutionary Idea Of Fixing Schools Without Just Throwing Money At Them By Paul Richter, Paul Richter is a staff writer in The Times' Washington bureau.
The Mystery of the Missing Mollusks : California's Abalone Population Is Disappearing, and Scientists and Volunteer Divers Are Joining Forces to Stop the Decline By David Haldane, \o7 David Haldane, a longtime diver, is a Times staff writer\f7
TRAVEL
Heritage Hotels : Time Stands Still at Four Historic Arizona Hotels Rife With Amusing Quirks and Characters of the Old West By Lawrence W. Cheek, \o7 Cheek, a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer based in Tucson, is a contributor to Arizona Highways magazine and author of Compass American Guides\f7 '\o7 "Arizona\f7 .\o7 "\f7
Edward Kaul of Encino asks for the name of a \o7... By Jerry Hulse
Awarding the Best and Worst of Cruising in '91 By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater
Rebuilt Gauguin Home Opens in South Seas By Kim Upton
Surround Murals Provide Rooms With a View By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plugging In to Clothes Outlets Near Manhattan By Diane P. Marshall, \o7 Marshall is editor of The Savvy Shopper, a newsletter based in Tavernier, Fla. \f7
Banking on a Fun Lesson in Fine Dining and High-Ditch Shopping in Switzerland By Beverly Beyer and Ed Rabey
Exploring Green of Whittier Hills By John Mckinney
Former Soviet Union Is Still Processing Visas By James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger, \o7 Habegger and O'Reilly are free-lance writers based in San Francisco. \f7
Rich Memories of an Unforgettable Travel Year By Judith Morgan
Netherlands Will Host 'World's Fair of Flowers' By Bill Hughes
Train Passes Offer Deals for Travel Through Europe By Lucy Izon
Petal Pushing in a Caribbean Garden of Eden By Ingrid Tomey, \o7 Tomey is a free-lance writer living in West Bloomfield, Mich. \f7
Alaskan Travel Pass Available in Winter By Jack Adler
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