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What happened on November 08, 1992
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Jack Kelly; 'Maverick' Star, City Councilman BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Killer Story : Texas Cheerleader Tale and TV Movie: A Match Made in Network Heaven SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Kelly Dies; Actor, Council Member in O.C. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Chief Battles for His Career : Newport Beach: Arb Campbell has lived the good life. But now, accusations of rape and a no-confidence vote by officers have him fighting to clear his name. NANCY WRIDE and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Incredible Stories : History Shows That Some of Orange County's Favorite Legends Simply Won't--and Never Did--Fly STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lesson in Patience Arrives in the Form of a Box on 'Eureeka's Castle' N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Exit to Ringing Applause PETER H. KING
Sarajevo Refugees Turned Back Times Wire Services
Optimistic Mead Residents to Celebrate IRIS YOKOI
Huntington Park, Maywood, Bell May Merge Some Services : Government: Officials begin discussions to combine some tasks to save money. Some want to merge the three into one large municipality. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father Listed as Suspect in Four Slayings From Staff and Wire Reports
San Gabriel : 6% Utility Tax Approved
Getting a Handle on Good Design : Catalogues: New York's Museum of Modern Art assembles a collection of tools that make life easier for people with disabilities. PATRICIA DANE ROGERS, THE WASHINGTON POST
Hope Blooms With Flower Mural LUCILLE RENWICK
Commericalism Washes Out 'River Pirate' KATHARINE WEBSTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coalition Urges United Way Boycott ELSTON CARR
Communities Struggle to Rebuild After Riots : Assessment: Despite new projects and reconstruction in some areas, residents worry that it could happen again. GORDON DILLOW and EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Women at Risk : Health: As the number of AIDS cases increases, activists are trying to raise awareness of the role gender plays in the disease's progression. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hombres Latinos Tackles Macho Image : Culture: It's more than the men's movement, Latino style. Building on their special heritage, group battles community's negative view of males. CHRISTOPHER HEREDIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inaugural Recital Set for Organ ANNE KLARNER
Recycling Thefts Linked to Poverty in Santa Monica
Critics Charge Metro Rail 'Bait and Switch' : Transit: Planners seem to favor the commonly used 'cut-and-cover' method to build stations, instead of the mining excavations they had promised. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush to Press for Results in Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: The Administration hopes for progress on foreign policy accomplishment before Clinton takes over. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iran's U.S. Oil Sales Top $3.5 Billion STEVE COLL, THE WASHINGTON POST
English Landscape Is Losing Cherished Hedges AUDREY C. WOODS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pact Reached on Salvador Officer Purge From Times Wire Services
No Plans to Resume U.S. Ties, Iran Says Reuters
Schools Offer Extra Instruction to Settle Suit : Education: A judge must approve the plan, which offers Saturday classes for non-English-speaking students allegedly denied immediate enrollment. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Scheduled for Office Proposal JAKE DOHERTY
Economic Law Won't Hold With Trade Pact
New Jobs Top Priority in Irish Campaigning Reuters
Mortgage Rates at 8.29% Associated Press
White House Debates Its Next Moves : Policy: Officials must decide whether to act on key issues or be caretakers. Mideast talks, Vietnam ties, Bosnian aid, USAir deal are still on table. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup KIRBY LEE
U.S. Rent Subsidies for 60 Households DUKE HELFAND
Consumer Credit Rises 2.7% in September Associated Press
San Gabriel : License Moratorium OKd
Vatican Warns Clinton Over Abortion Stance Associated Press
Friday Football Roundup GARY CHAVEZ
Clinton Staffers in Transition of Their Own DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agriculture Aide Quits Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : ENGLAND : EC Official Says Trade Tiff Solvable From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Was It Murder in Mayberry? Horror, Fascination Spellbind Town DIANNE KLEIN
AFTER THE ELECTIONS : MAN IN THE NEWS : GOP Leader Will Try to Offset the Odds JERRY GILLAM and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Covina : City Seeks County Fire Pact
Commentary : Failure-Shy Networks Don't Hesitate to Give the Kiss-Off JAMES ENDRST, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Russians Dream of Yesteryear at Bolshevik Rally CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$70,000 in Grants Aid Learning Center MARY ANNE PEREZ
Interim Home for Clinton Still Up in the Air From Associated Press
26 Colombian Policemen Die in Siege by Leftist Rebels STAN YARBRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Progressives Plummet Reuters
Bush Appoints Card His Chief for Transition ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup GREG SANDOVAL
Too Much Dread and Thread THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
La Verne : School Issue Faces Delays
Modern Woes Flood Ancient City of Istanbul AHMET BALAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monterey Park : Meeting on Redevelopment
World IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : Rivals Discuss Stalled Peace Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ANGOLA : S. Africa Minister Is Persona Non Grata From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Fax on a Lack of Return Mail
The Fax on a Lack of Return Mail
Some Other Thoughts on 'Midlife Moms'
Some Other Thoughts on 'Midlife Moms'
Some Other Thoughts on 'Midlife Moms'
Public Ridership Needs Helping Hand
Friday Football Roundup CHRIS GARCIA
La Verne : Community Plan OKd
Workman Student to Attend Conference Sue Avery
Q & A : Putting On the Pretense JEANNINE STEIN
Studies Stir Fears Over Cancer Risk for Children : Research: Scientists find an increase among those who live near power lines. Reports will be released at San Diego conference this week. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
South Pasadena : Survey Praises City Services
Father Calls for Calm After Son Dies in Police Beating from Associated Press
Monterey Park : New Teen Center Opens
Taking Care of Existential Graveyard : Veterans memorial: National Park Service ranger who picks up the notes, flags, photos and personal effects left each night at the wall, gains sense of involvement. RICHARD KEIL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Bin Busters
Writer Documents Successes of Fellow Blacks : Entrepreneur: Acclaimed books are largely devoted to friends, neighbors, acquaintances and life in Chicago. HERBERT G. McCANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Australians' Land Rights in Doubt GEOFF SPENCER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riot Aid Hopes Collide With Economic Reality : Recovery: Promised investments are mostly 'ghost funds.' Too many groups are chasing too few dollars. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Partner Quits Card Casino Project
City May Save Victorian House JAKE DOHERTY
Serbian Occupiers Resolve Not to Be Uprooted Again : Balkans: In annexed Croatian region, there is a silent threat of bloody confrontation between expelled and expellers. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup JAVIER CERVANTES
Fido Survives Mercy Killing, Outlives Master Associated Press
Appeals Court Reinstates Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against L.A. Sheriff's Deputy
Friday Football Roundup ROY JURGENS
Across Germany, a United Front Against Extremists From Times Wire Services
Diseases Chip Away at 'Mona Lisa of Forests' TED ANTHONY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Third of Germans Harbor Fond Memories of Nazis, Poll Finds From Associated Press
Friday Football Roundup WILL ETHERIDGE
Would Elvis Gripe About the Noise? ROGER SIMON
Protest Targets Chamber Official : Demonstration: Marchers wanted the executive director to resign. A black contract employee has accused him of harassment. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley : Green Card Program Dec. 5
AFTER THE ELECTIONS : STATE ASSEMBLY : 28 Newcomers Bring a Sense of Purpose DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Between 2 Government Agencies Stalls Overhaul of Nation's Food Labels : Diet: FDA, Agriculture Dept. are at odds over how much nutritional information should be given to consumers. White House remains neutral. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10,000 Ballots Voided Due to Machine Problem Associated Press
Victorious Democrats Map Out Agendas : Politics: After shutting out Republicans and independents, local lawmakers give their thoughts about creating jobs, rebuilding riot-torn L.A. and establishing better race relations. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 File Initial Papers to Challenge Flores DUKE HELFAND
South Pasadena : Police 'Baby-Sitting' Fees
When Opposites Collide EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weed and Seed Coverage Is Not the Whole Story
U.S., Italian Doctors to Share Research Honors Associated Press
Test-Tube Yew Promises More of Cancer Drug From Associated Press
Malibu Rancher, Water Board Settle Dispute Over Buried Trash MANLEY WITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GAME OF THE WEEK : Ortega Leads Lincoln Over Belmont, 20-10 LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CROSS-COUNTRY : Belmont Aims for Two More Titles CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rio Front-Runner: Black, Female, Slum Dweller : Mayor's race: Runoff next Sunday pits widowed grandmother from the radical Workers' Party against a centrist economist. TOVA CHAPOVAL, REUTERS
Parents, Teachers Want Principal Out MARY ANNE PEREZ
Excerpts of Magic's Book Were Printed Before Retirement
COLUMN ONE : Gumshoes Discover Orange Co. : Dozens of books, especially mysteries, have been set there in recent years. Authors say the region is complex, vibrant and, unlike Los Angeles, not played-out material. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shelter Helps Clients Turn Lives Around DUKE HELFAND
New Radio Technology Can Name That Tune PAUL FARHI, THE WASHINGTON POST
Youths Have a Ball on Philippine Trip IRIS YOKOI
Emirate Plans Disney-Style Theme Park CHRISTINE HAUSER, REUTERS
Gangs Linked to Mayhem on Stretch of Florida Road : Violence: National Guard patrols overpasses as police say initiation rites may be behind attacks on motorists. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal State L.A. Honors Garvey Administrator Sue Avery
City Lends a Hand With Household Repair Jobs : Maintenance: Handyworker's free services are available to senior citizens and others on fixed incomes. G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Their Elements : Weathercasters do it with Maps, Meteorology, Good Looks and Comedy JANICE ARKATOV, Janice Arkatov is an arts writer for The Times
Friday Football Roundup DENNY HOCKING
Kauai, the 'Garden Isle,' Begins to Bloom in Wake of Hurricane's Wrath : Disaster: But still missing is the green of tourist dollars, vital to the local economy. Residents turn to each other more than ever for support. SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coupon Clubs Try Not to Get Clipped : Charity: Do-gooders can be easily duped into believing that their efforts help worthy causes. JOHN M. GLIONNA
AFTER THE ELECTIONS : Democrats Preparing to Win More Seats in 1994 BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
A Liberating 'Experience' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Placid Ted Kennedy Settles Into Life as Husband, Father, Family Man JON MARCUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indian Influences Expressed in Art SUSAN PATERNO
Loss Reminds Felando of Key Political Lesson : Elections: The assemblyman says the electorate's desire for change threatens the jobs of all incumbents. Observers say he wasn't as visible during the campaign. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korean-Americans Hail Kim's Victory JAKE DOHERTY
Wife Recalls Victory in Battle to Overturn Ban on Interracial Marriage : Law: Black woman wed to white says of case taken to Supreme Court: 'That's why we were put here.' ANNE GEARAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Paper Chase : From store counter back home to manufacturer, your coupons travel labyrinthine route through 2 countries, countless hands. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnam Veterans' Memorial: 'So All Those People Will Know' : War: Chevron-shaped wall that has helped heal the wounds of a battle that the U.S. couldn't win observes its 10th anniversary. GEORGE ESPER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexander Dubcek, Hero of 'Prague Spring,' Dies : Czechoslovakia: He espoused 'socialism with a human face' in 1968, and he remained beloved. CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roughriders Dominating Girls Volleyball : Roosevelt has players with seasoning and power. Now Coach Ken Maki wants to develop his team's killer instinct. CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport-Mesa Schools Sure Can't Afford This : Scandal: What's worse than crowded classes, slashed programs, layoffs and shortages? Alleged embezzlement. KRISTINA LINDGREN and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Station for Amtrak Commuters DUKE HELFAND
'Kuwaiticization' Spurs a Postwar Exodus : Mideast: The emirate is driving out non-citizens for economic and security reasons. The result for many is tragedy and fear. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recount for Legislative Seat Deprives GOP of Control Over Michigan's Government From Associated Press
Author of Prop. G Has One Regret: It Cost Too Much : Term limits: The initiative took 41,000 signatures and $65,000 of his own money. "It was all worth it," Dennis Carroll says. CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faroe Islands Linguist Translates Ancient Words Into New JIM HEINTZ, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robbery, Beating Suspects' Paths Crossed on the Beach CONSELLA A. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In From the Sidelines : Asian-American Community Begins to Flex Its Political Muscle DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Middle One on 'Sisters' Shows All the Symptoms JERRY BUCK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Fax on a Lack of Return Mail
Huskies Soon to Be Out of Antarctic Cold PAUL ALEXANDER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swap Meet to Reopen Within Weeks ERIN J. AUBRY
Affordable Housing Plan Violators Cite Paperwork Delays : Regulation: Only South Pasadena officials show an inclination to ignore state law. Six other cities say they intend to meet their obligations. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Accused of Threatening Ex-Girlfriend Associated Press
Non-Traditional Jobs Offer Fun as a Benefit : Employment: In the tough economy, career counselors and agencies are offering alternatives to the usual choices. ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASKETBALL PREVIEW : That Old Community College Try : Standouts at East L.A., L.A. City, L.A. Southwest and L.A. Trade Tech hope their performances will bring big-college coaches calling. CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Adult School to Offer Driver Education Class Sue Avery
Baldwin Park : Motorcycle Officers Return
Help Is on Way for Troubled Bus Line JOHN M. GLIONNA
GOAL : With Tens of Thousands of People Playing the Sport, Soccer Serves as a Cultural Bond Linking the Diverse Communities of Central Los Angeles ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Who Have Helped Shape Local Soccer Scene
President, Mrs. Bush Plan Vacation at Boca Grande Associated Press
The Final Page : Business Gamble Fails for Used-Book Store Owner DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Vote for Change : Some Insiders Say Proportional Representation Could Lead Us Out of Legislative Gridlock LEWIS BEALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre Americana Granted a Reprieve : Entertainment: The 58-year-old performing group will pay the county more rent for Farnsworth Park facilities but continue to offer four productions a year. LORETTA SCHERTZ KELLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Paid $2.7 Million to Camarena Witnesses : Prosecutions: Some informants in U.S. drug agent's slaying have serious criminal histories, documents show. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Pledges Bigger Police Role ELSTON CARR
Gays Brave Censure, Plan to Open Resort BOB LEWIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Look Literary Without Cracking the Books RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's No Frank Sinatra : And that's Fine with Philip Casnoff, Who Plays--But Doesn't Imitate--the Legend in CBS Bio CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driving Out Phnom Penh's Tranquillity SHEILA McNULTY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ship Carrying Plutonium Sparks Clashes From Associated Press
European Laxity Frustrates Youth of Algeria : Tradition: Unwed sex, freedom to choose a mate are among unknown concepts for many in Muslim nation. JOHN BAGGALEY, REUTERS
Iraq Adopts Friendly Tone for Clinton MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Begin Bid to Change School Lines : Secession: The proposal would take 555 children in Fox Hills from the Los Angeles Unified district and put them on campuses in Culver City. Opposition is expected. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxer, Feinstein Rivalry Is Softened by Historic Election DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Security Chief Charged in Filing False Report of Theft : Court: Authorities allege that Charles Parcell took a computer from an office, then tried to hide it and claimed it was stolen. The computer was later found elsewhere on campus. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Much More a Year in Taxes Would You Pay So That L.A. Teachers Wouldn't Have to Take a 12% Pay Cut? Compiled by Erin J. Aubry Times community correspondent
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Dorsey Spotlights Spotville in 41-12 Win Over Gardena JASON MANIBOG
Fight Problems, Not Each Other
The enterprise would spawn businesses, keep dollars in the community and send a message to youths: The system works. LAUREN FRELIX, Lauren Frelix, an independent business consultant, is assisting the Watts Towers Community Action Council in its drive to establish a community-owned supermarket in Watts. She was interviewed by Duke Helfand.
Friday Football Roundup TIM HAYES
Milner 'Goes On' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup WILL ETHERIDGE
Friday Football Roundup ENRIQUE LAVIN
JACK HANNA: The Zoo TV Tour SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
Recycling Thefts Linked to Poverty in Santa Monica
A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. : CITY COUNCIL LEE HARRIS
Recycling Thefts Linked to Poverty in Santa Monica
MAGAZINE
BODY POLITIC : Retreat of the Master Race Lionel Rolfe
The Broken Dreams of the Blond Geishas : WESTERN WOMEN ARE FLOCKING TO JAPAN TO ENTERTAIN MEN IN CLUBS CALLED HOSTESS BARS. MAKING $1,000 A NIGHT IS EASY. BUT IT'S NOT SO SIMPLE TO TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN. Karl Taro Greenfeld, Karl Taro Greenfeld is the Tokyo correspondent for The Nation. He's currently working on a book about Japanese pop culture
The Wine List Dan Berger
L.a. Speak Will Gadd
STYLE : STYLEMAKERS : The Theme Team BARABRA THORNBURG
BETWEEN THE LINES : Looking for the Melting Pot? You Can Join the Crowd and Wait Your Turn Wanda Coleman
TALL ORDERS : At Checkers, the Atmosphere May Be Refined, but the Food Is Downright Dashing Charles Perry
STYLE : FASHION : Retro Fit MICHAEL EISENHOWER
ON-RAMP : Clash of the Car Coddlers R. Daniel Foster
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : One for the Books AARON BETSKY
Magic : His Elan Ignited The Lakers Until The Aids Virus Stilled A Brilliant Career. Now He's Back, And He Tells His Story. EARVIN (MAGIC) JOHNSON, "My Life," written by Earvin (Magic) Johnson with William Novak, was published this week by Random House.
THE BIZ : Making the World Safe for Choreography Kathleen Moloney
The Genetic Labyrinth : A GLOBAL EFFORT TO IDENTIFY EVERY GENE IN THE HUMAN BODY COULD REVOLUTIONIZE MEDICINE. IT COULD ALSO CREATE A CLASS OF GENETIC OUTCASTS. DANIEL J. KEVELS and LEROY HOOD, Kevles heads Caltech's Science, Ethics and Public Policy program. Hood is a professor of molecular biotechnology at the University of Washington. This excerpt is from "The Code of Codes," a book of essays on the Human Genome Project.
Interned : A UCLA Exhibit and a Memoir Evoke Japanese-American Life Behind Barbed Wire in World War II America. WAKAKO YAMAUCHI, Playwright-author Wakako Yamauchi lives in Los Angeles; her "12-1-A" opens Tuesday at UCLA's Ralph Freud Playhouse
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Speaker Tries to Debunk Stereotypes of Latino Gangs GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Book of Genesis : Scholar Translates Long-Hidden Secrets of Dead Sea Scrolls DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aura Over Clinton's Head Foretold Win, Local Seer Claims TONY PERRY
Digs of Fossils on Public Lands Debated : Science: Valuable dinosaur bones are seized in federal raids. A law curbing collectors is proposed. PATRICK DAWSON, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Offer of Help Goes Begging : Charity: A self-made millionaire is trying to repay a debt to society by aiding the homeless with his own welfare program. But it is not as simple as it sounds. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unincorporated Areas Contemplate City Life : Annexation: County's budget problems, which some fear will bring cuts in services and new taxes, have residents reassessing decisions to stay outside city limits. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Food for Thought
Lawsuit Against Deputy Reinstated
ENCINITAS : Blaze Destroys Two-Story Building
COUNTYWIDE : Air Quality Report
Waterline Broken in Police Chase
Area Malls Playing for Big Stakes : Commerce: Owners of the county's three largest centers are guessing their rivals' strategies while trying to position for future growth. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Vote Leaves Water Agencies High and Dry : Pipeline: Residents favor desalination. Groups counting on the city to join in a state system hookup review options. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters in Anaheim Versus the System : Council Gets Directive for Campaign Finance Reform
Coppola's 'Dracula'
Parties Confront County's Politics of Upheaval : Elections: A GOP fortress is shattered by an electoral bomb, leaving dazed Republicans figuring out how to regain their primacy as giddy Democrats seek ways to exploit their newfound clout. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Acting Chancellor Backs Plan to Sell UCI Land for Toll Road BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Man Found Shot to Death Near School
Notes of King Sold at Auction : Dispute: The firm that bought civil rights leader's speech outline cannot claim it until a court determines whether the document was stolen. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voters to County: Spending Bucks Stops Here : That's message from defeat of Prop. A sales tax increase, Prop. C's attempt to hire more deputy sheriffs.
Excess of Commercial Fishing Licenses
Border Checks
Assessor Taxes Patience of Angry Homeowner
Just Asking Dept.
Pollution for Air, Ears and Drains
Special Districts--Corrections Along With the Challenges in Consolidation
Excess of Commercial Fishing Licenses
Special Districts--Corrections Along With the Challenges in Consolidation
Malicious Pranksters
Lack of Luxury
Transit Station
No Limits on HIV Service
Police and Penalties
Taste at Issue on Top 20 List
Wrong Site for Drug Center
Racial Slur Scrawled on a Campaign Sign GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Flores' Defeat Could Make Them Losers, Too : Elections: Potential candidates in the council race reassess their plans now that Joan Milke Flores isn't going to Congress. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS : Congressional Wins Did Not Come Cheaply : Five winners together spent $2.4 million--more than four times the sum expended by their five major-party opponents as of mid-October. ALAN C. MILLER and DWIGHT MORRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dreams of Riot Aid Collide With Reality : Recovery: Promised investments are mostly 'ghost funds' as too many groups chase after too few dollars. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who Will Actually Use Tollways?
Finally a Fast Track for EPA Cleanups : Speedy Assault on Superfund Messes Will Help Westminster Site but Not McColl Dump
Biggest Bankruptcy Myth Is That It Couldn't Happen to You KATHLEEN B. LATHAM, Kathleen B. Latham was a management consultant before venturing into a new business endeavor. She lives in San Diego, where she is putting her life back together after bankruptcy and once again working as a consultant. and
Bold Vision of San Marcos Starts With the Heart : Community: Town sees itself as the future hub of North County, with a blossoming college and desire to integrate business, transit and health care. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Failed Robbery Ends in Arrest of Bank Worker
Denial of Tollway Permit Advocated : Transportation: State Coastal Commission staff says its board should not allow San Joaquin project because it violates ban on new roadways through wetlands. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
San Diego : 2 Navy Men Jailed in Attempted Murder
2 Men Killed in Car Crash Are Identified GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Praise for Community Service Policy
Kidnap Ruled Out in Disappearance JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Super Lotto Results
Among Women, AIDS Is Diagnosed Late, Doctor Says KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limiting Number of Liquor Licenses May Help Ease Main Street Problems
Ex-Officer Guilty of Excessive Force
Family Values--Respect, Responsibility
ELECTIONS : Valley Key to Defeat of Prop. N RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Room for Defeatism in Education
1 Vote Can Make a World of Difference : Importance of Each Ballot Cast Is Underscored by Tiny Victory Margins in Some Races
Oil Well Plan Sparks Hope for Big Payoff in Inglewood : Revenue: Despite initial reservations, residents and officials see the project as a way to help the cash-strapped city. Potential lease payments of $15,000 a year for mineral rights appeal to homeowners. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorist, 16, Strikes and Kills Bicyclist, 52
Father Listed as Suspect in Killings From Staff and Wire Reports
California's New Motto? Get In While the Getting's Good DANA PARSONS
Family Values--Respect, Responsibility
2 Cities Warned to Furnish Affordable Housing Plans : Regulation: Manhattan Beach gets notice for being tardy in sending its plan to Sacramento. Palos Verdes Estates has not bothered to draft a plan. STACY WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST COUNTY : Hundreds Compete in Irish Dancing MICHELLE QUINN
Vietnam War's Casualties Still Being Counted CHARLES H. ELSTER, Charles Harrington Elster is editor of San Diego Writers Monthly. and
Police Arrest 2 Suspects in ATM Armed Robbery
High-Tech Lab Gives Students a Jump on 21st Century DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Suspects Seized in CSUN Stakeout
A 2-Tier Prison System Would Deter Repeat Offenses
Happy Trails in Valencia Now That Band of Burglars Is Gone TRACEY KAPLAN, Tracey Kaplan is a Times staff writer.
Man Dies After Being Shot by Policeman : Law enforcement: Garden Grove officer fires after suspect in assault reportedly grabs his baton during fight and hits him with it.
Something Happened on Way to Bench : Courts: The appointment of respected lawyer Jim McIntyre to federal court was waylaid. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wasp Gives Hope of Controlling New Crop Pest From Associated Press
Cattle Inspectors Always Make Sure to Check Label : Livestock: Although rustling is rare, brand inspectors in North Dakota still watch out for thievery. JOHN MacDONALD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Outsiders From Plant, Animal World Threaten Fragile Hawaii Ecosystem : Environment: Islands' native species evolved over centuries without defenses against predators and aggressive competitors. Now they are imperiled by illegal imports. BRUCE DUNFORD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Is the Fast Track Ahead? : Railway: The San Diego & Imperial Valley railroad is plagued by old equipment and weary tracks. Free trade agreement could change that. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote Set for Bleach Kits to Deter HIV : Grant: County supervisors will be asked to contribute to a program that encourages drug addicts to disinfect needles. The AIDS prevention plan is likely to stir controversy. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Officials Reap Thousands in Benefits : Government: Perquisites--some paid out in cash--add significantly to managers' compensation in several communities. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : The little loophole that left 2 politicians without an expiration date. JANET RAE-DUPREE and staff reports
Hopes and Fears : Grass-Roots Groups Rise Up to Help Long Beach Rebuild GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS : Loss Reminds Felando of Key Political Lesson : Assembly: Ousted legislator says the electorate's desire for change threatens the jobs of all incumbents. Observers say he wasn't as visible during the campaign. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers' Final Checks Withheld After Hospital Suddenly Shuts Down DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Tap $15-a-Month Reserves : Law enforcement: In a money-strapped LAPD, part-time officers are getting more work. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sousaphone Is No Tuba
Geronimo's Memory Lives On in the Southwest : History: The most famous Apache of all was the last great Indian leader to stand against the tide of Manifest Destiny. From National Geographic
Prison Choir Sings of Hope at Gospelfest MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholarship Keeps Controversial Image in the Spotlight : Education: Despite criticism, the son of the actor who played Buckwheat sees grant as a way to preserve his father's legacy. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harassment Complaints Serious Issue
Diocese Lawsuit
Navy Makes Waves, Then Relents : Compromise: The military has lifted its surfing ban at strip of sand in Seal Beach that is well-known to locals, who hike in from half a mile away. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Raise $3 Million to Expand? They Think They Can : Lomita: The railroad museum appears out of place in the quiet neighborhood. But it's a point of pride for its supporters, who have ambitious plans for growth. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
ART : Tomb With a View : A monument to an Egyptian queen comes to life in a stunning Getty Museum replica, itself a monument to conservatory craft SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer.
COVER STORY : 'Aladdin's' Inspiration? They Rubbed Hirschfeld CHARLES SOLOMON, Charles Solomon, a frequent contributor to Calendar, is the author of "Enchanted Drawings: The History of Animation."
MUSIC : No-Risk Opera? Not Even Close : Maria Ewing, one of the most celebrated sopranos in opera, leaps again into the role of Tosca, keeping alive her streak of acclaimed performances while remaining true to herself BARBARA ISENBERG, Barbara Isenberg is a Times staff writer
Will 'Christmas Carol' Sing for a Bad-Luck Producer? DON SHIRLEY
How a Scribe and a Damsel Saved 'Dracula' from Cable RYAN MURPHY
Grand New Opry
New Releases ZAN STEWART and New albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to four (excellent). A rating of five stars is reserved for classic reissues or retrospectives.
In Brief RANDY LEWIS and New albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).
New Releases : In Brief ZAN STEWART and New albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to four (excellent). A rating of five stars is reserved for classic reissues or retrospectives.
In Brief JEAN ROSENBLUTH and New albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).
In Brief DENNIS HUNT and New albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor), two stars (fair), three stars (good) and four stars (excellent).
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A look inside Hollywood and the movies : ENDANGERED SPECIES : 1992's Best Actress? Think Real Hard . . . Ryan Murphy
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Serious Food Lands Chef in Miami KATHIE JENKINS
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : IN THE SPIRIT : Shirley MacLaine Raises Lazuras Ryan Murphy
New Releases : For Trombone Artistry, J. J. Johnson Heads the Pack LEONARD FEATHER
Clapton Plugs Away
A Bundle of Comic Contradictions ROBERT KOEHLER, Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
POP MUSIC : Checking In With Chuck D. : The thinking-man's rapper continues to generate both alarm and acclaim while leading Public Enemy on a 'live-and-learn mission' ROBERT HILBURN, Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic
Aimless Bon Jovi Loses Its Metal Edge MIKE BOEHM
COVER STORY : What Would Walt Say? : The credits read Disney, but 'Aladdin' is a brand-new 'toon, an irreverent high-stakes gamble that veers sharply from tradition JOE RHODES, Joe Rhodes is a free-lance writer based in Los Angeles.
Red Alert for Big Brother : Steve Tesich's drama 'Square One' explores a society whose government has eroded the idea of individuality T.H. McCULLOH, T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times
A Sharing of Shostakovich's Tenth HERBERT GLASS
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : THE SOUNDS OF SEAGAL : Music to Hijack Battleships By Jane Galbraith
Where's the Beef? Not at Luma LAURIE OCHOA and * Luma, 1323 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 451-0900. Entrees $14 - $23. and
Performance Art : Emperor of Anger : Hittite Empire's Keith Antar Mason wonders if his newfound mainstream success is just another example of the New Tokenism JAN BRESLAUER, Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : A WILD AND WACO GUY : Excuuuse Me , Says Steve Martin: My Movie Didn't Torpedo Tartikoff JANE GALBRAITH
Dillon, Rozalla, Sledge Top the List ELENA OUMANO, Elena Oumano is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
Suddenly, Seymour : Riding critical acclaim for 'In the Soup,' Seymour Cassel is on a roll; the actor credits sobriety for his current run of good luck KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar
'Nice Personality': Liberating Saga of the Happily Unmarried T. H. McCULLOH, T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Riot Grrrls: Mean, Mad and Defiantly Underground Steve Hochman
SPORTS
SMU Turns It Around on Houston : Southwest: Mustangs remember 95-21 shellacking and upset Cougars, 41-16. From Associated Press
Notre Dame Eliminates the Suspense : Nonconference: The No. 8 Irish score on their first five possessions and beat Boston College, 54-7. From Associated Press
OLYMPIC LEAGUE FOOTBALL : When Trick Play Fails, Orange Lutheran Loses TOM BIRSCHBACH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JC FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Gee's 193 Yards Help Ventura to 1st Victory DAVID COULSON
Does Miami Have Reason to Run Up the Score? PHIL JACKMAN, BALTIMORE SUN
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
NBA ROUNDUP : Hawks Tarnish Special Night for Bulls From Associated Press
Olympics From Staff and Wire Reports
Golden West Wins Water Polo Title
Pierce Defense Keys 14-12 Victory JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Washington St. Wins With Wind at Its Back From Associated Press
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Colorado Starts a Stampede, 28-0 From Associated Press
Titans Close, but Not Close Enough, in Loss to Pacific MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : La Verne Wins in a Big Way
Bowden Gets a Birthday Gift : ACC: Ward leads Florida State, which scores early in 69-21 victory over Maryland. From Associated Press
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Bruins End Losing Streak, 26-14 From Associated Press
Rancho Santiago Losing Streak Ends at Six
CSUN Women Prevail in Volleyball
Rams, Cardinals Taking a Similar Path This Season : Pro football: Both teams have been playing well but losing. Everett, Chandler have shown improvement. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Jc Football Roundup : Foothill Conference GERRY PRICE
Winning is Chargers' Chief Concern T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orlando's O'Neal Is Nobody's Mouse STEVE BERKOWITZ, WASHINGTON POST
Computer Wins, but We Lose JIM MURRAY
Air Force Beats Army Again From Associated Press
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Cal Lutheran Has No Defense for La Verne KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : No. 4 Michigan Routs Northwestern, 40-7 From Associated Press
High School Football Roundup : Santa Fe League MIKE YEAMAN
NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins Slowed in Toronto From Associated Press
OAK TREE : Delahoussaye's Cup Overflows Again With Two More Winners BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evans, Mauldin Carry Valley Past L.A. Southwest JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Suns' Grand Opening Too Much for Clippers SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : Freshman Leads No. 5 Texas A&M From Associated Press
Banning Win Marks Transfers of Power : Preps: Two former Carson players play big roles in Pilots' 17-13 win over Colts. CAP CAREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seattle Reportedly Picks Piniella From Staff and Wire Reports
Valley Running Back Evans Is Too Much for Southwest JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Field Isn't Only Site of Parochial-Public School Battle BARBIE LUDOVISE
El Camino's Defense Overwhelms Pasadena IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG WEST ROUNDUP : Big Plays Lead San Jose State Past Nevada From Associated Press
Certain Divisions Are a Lock
He Starts With an Exclamation Point MIKE DOWNEY
Formula Works Again for Saddleback STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Fail to Seize the Moment in 23-20 Loss : Football: Trailing by three with eight minutes to play, Fullerton's offense stalls twice against Pacific. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football Roundup : Santa Fe League JOHN KLIMA
Stanford Gets Help From Thin Walls : College football: Cardinal players hear Trojans shouting in the locker room, then come out inspired to win. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bloom Is Off the Rose for Trojans : College football: An opportunity briefly presents itself, but Stanford nips it in the bud by beating USC, 23-9. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EAST ROUNDUP : Graves Lights Fuse to Lift Syracuse, 28-9 From Associated Press
SOUTH ROUNDUP : Clemson Revives Bowl Bid With Victory From Associated Press
Kings Turn Off Sabres' Power LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Finally Puts Away Southern Mississippi, 24-20 From Associated Press
THE NBA : This Was More Magic Than the Public Could Stand MARK HEISLER
TCU Ends Dry Spell vs. Texas : Southwest: Rand's 58-yard interception return gives Horned Frogs first victory over Longhorns since 1967. From Associated Press
High School Football Roundup : Tri-valley League DAVID COULSON
THE NHL : Lemieux Has Gretzky Within Range LARRY WIGGE, THE SPORTING NEWS
Alexander Ends UCLA's Ragtime Span : College football: His 227 rushing yards help the Bruins score their first Pac-10 victory, 26-14 over Oregon State. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEA VIEW LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Woodbridge Beats Tustin for First League Victory ERIC MADDY
BOXING : Flameouts in London: Two Promising Careers EARL GUSTKEY
COLLEGE SOCCER PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : CLU Men Avenge Loss to Claremont
Loyola's Passing Backfires : Prep football: No. 1 Bishop Amat turns two interceptions into touchdowns for 28-14 victory. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Nebraska Simply Keeps Rolling, 49-7 : Big Eight: The Cornhuskers remain unbeaten in the conference as the Jayhawks suffer their first league loss. From Associated Press
Harris Helps Oregon Roll Past Cal, 37-17 : Pacific 10: Receiver's touchdown catch and two punt returns are among the big plays for the Ducks. From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Here's the Bottom Line on the First-Half NFL Story Line CHRIS MORTENSEN, THE SPORTING NEWS
Padres Study Leaving Hurst Unprotected : Baseball: Pitcher might be among players available for major league expansion draft. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demotions Lead to Emotion When Stars Get Benched : Raiders: As did L.A.'s Allen, Eagle quarterback Cunningham airs unhappiness. Game today is key for both teams. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donahue's Push Moves Alexander : Bruins: Running back rises from the bottom of depth chart, rushing for 227 yards against Oregon State. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Only People Who Appreciate This Record Live in Iberia, Mo. MAL FLORENCE
EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Esperanza Back on Track; Loara Is Shut Down, 35-0 SCOTT JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football Roundup : Marmonte League ROB SONNER
An Empty Suncoast Dome : It's a $138-Million Ediface Hoping to Land a Sporting Tenant HAL BOCK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Becker, Forget Go Straight Into Paris Final From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Despite Critics, Baseball Is Still Thriving DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
Spotlight : Saturday's Games At A Glance : Back To The Future Mike James
GIRLS' TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Frantz, Poway Pass Finals MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AUTO RACING : Major Firm Upheaval Fans Rumor Flames MIKE HARRIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland State Routs Sputtering Northridge, 35-10 THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC's Pool Makes NAIA National Meet
COMMENTARY / HORSE RACING : A.P. Indy's Performance in Breeders' Cup Overshadows Best Pal's Year ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
ROUNDUP : Edison Wins Sunset League Cross-Country
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Blair Carries Village Christian to Title With 99-Yard Kickoff Return JEFF FLETCHER
Moorpark Runs Over L.A. Harbor MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor's Title Hopes Are Dashed by Moorpark, 35-8 MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Trick Play Leaves San Diego St. Dazed From Associated Press
This Easy Rider Isn't a Man for All Terrain DAVE DISTEL
SDSU Sputters in the Slop at Wyoming : College football: Aztecs can't find end zone and fall, 17-6, to put damper on Western Athletic Conference title hopes. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO STATE NOTEBOOK : Weather, Cowboys Corral Faulk's Campaign for Heisman SCOTT MILLER
Prep Football Spotlight : Facts, Figures And Comments From Last Week's Games : To The Rescue ROB FERNAS, CAP CAREY, DUANE PLANK, MITCH POLIN AND ALEX MURASHKO
Toreros End Division III Era by Defeating Menlo From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Is Taken by Swarm : College football: Arizona defense keeps No. 1 Huskies in check and conservative Wildcat offense gets the job done, 16-3. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arrest Mars Gulls Game JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Alabama-Miami Showdown Looms From Associated Press
UCSD Advances to Soccer Final
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Among the Coaching Royalty, Majors Is King of Tennessee LEONARD SHAPIRO, WASHINGTON POST
WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Brigham Young Gets Shutout of Lobos From Associated Press
Glendale Wins in a Landslide, 75-0 RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REAL ESTATE
Tina's New Isle Is Manhattan RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gardening : Fresh Salads Come From Her Patio BILL SIDNAM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Sidnam has written garden articles and features for The Times since 1975
Los Angeles County
What to Do If You Have Loan Service Problems DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles County
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes Compiled by Mortgage News Co., Santa Ana
Bright Persimmon Has Versatile Fruit California Assn. of Nurserymen
MORTGAGE NIGHTMARES: Loan Servicing Snafus Can Create "Living Hell" for Homeowners DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living and Dining Rooms Disappearing From Homes From The Washington Post
Oral Agreement Could Benefit Tenant KEVIN POSTEMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Postema is the editor of Apartment Age magazine, a publication of The Apartment Assn. of Greater Los Angeles, an apartment owners' service group
Dial-a-Decorator Offers Callers Instant Advice From the Washington Post
TRAVEL
The Reel Thing at Paris' Renowned Film Museum : There's more vintage U.S. movie memorabilia at Cinematheque Francaise than in Hollywood. CAITLIN ROTHER, Rother is a free-lance writer based in Camarillo
The Cold Facts on Equipment to Help in Handling Frigid Weather : Specially designed products include the 'Fingermit,' mini-heaters for the feet, and an all-weather video camera. JUDI DASH, Dash is former travel editor of The Record in Hackensack, N.J. Her new Gear and Gadgets column will appear monthly in the Travel section.
California Corner Mary Frances Smith
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Sherlock Museum
Border Attack
It's a Winner
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Note to Readers
A Conservationist's Paean to Siberia's 'Sacred Sea' COLMAN ANDREWS
When Californians Confront Winter : Cover key areas such as neck, hands and head, and never linger in wet clothes. KATHLEEN DOHENY
English Palace to Offer Lodging for First Time KIM UPTON
Educational Cruise
Seeds of Clinton Presidency Were Planted in Hope : President-elect's Arkansas hometown has more to brag about than hog-sized watermelons. WILLIAM B. FALK, NEWSDAY
On Track in the San Juan Mountains : Colorado's historic Durango & Silverton Railroad adds a winter run to its schedule. JUDITH MORGAN
20 Years of Baja Highway : What a Long, Strange Drive It's Been : Endless Desert to Deserted Beach, a 20th-Anniversary Adventure Down Mexico's Legendary Baja Highway Christopher Reynolds, Times Travel Writer
TRAVEL INSIDER : When Business Travelers Can't Leave Kids Home : Services: Hotel chains and convention organizers are moving to assist parents with day-care and nannies. JAMES T. YENCKEL, WASHINGTON POST
A Cheaper Way to See Antarctica : Canadian tour operator to run eight-day cruises from southern Argentina. LUCY IZON
Royal Majesty Rocks the Boat With Its $99 Fare : New line offers special price on four-day voyage from Miami to the Mexican Caribbean. SHIRLEY SLATER and HARRY BASCH
Discounts on Hawaii Hotel Rooms : From Waikiki to Maui and the Big Island, short-term specials can better senior rates. HANK KOVELL
A Visit to The Grotto Begins at Circle X Ranch JOHN McKINNEY
All Eyes on 'Land of Opportunity' : Traditions Run Deep in Clinton's Home State of Arkansas CARLA SANDERS, NEWSDAY
Notes on Sikkim
BUSINESS
A Quick Fix Not Likely to Lead to Long-Term Growth ALLAN H. MELTZER, ALLAN H. MELTZER is John M. Olin Professor of Political Economy at Carnegie Mellon University and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute
I-Flow Posts $812,000 Loss in 3rd Quarter
A New Era in Trade Challenges the New President JAMES FLANIGAN
Starting Up : For Some, Launching a New Company Now Makes a Lot of Sense PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Begin Working Part Time With Full-Time Planning : Employment: Two questions before quitting a full-time job: Can you afford it? Who will do the work you leave behind? SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unions Get a Wake-Up Call as Drywallers Achieve an Unlikely Victory MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Avoiding Taxes--and a Stubborn Ex-Husband CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Striking Drywallers Hung Tough, and Subcontractors Blinked First MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Drywallers Want From Subcontractors : Labor: Union demands include big wage hike and health plan. They will drop lawsuits if companies try to get criminal charges against strikers dismissed. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : History May Judge Reaganomics Very Harshly : Economy: Lower taxes and deregulation were expected to raise government revenues. Debt soared instead. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOKS
A Borderline Call
The Bin Bandits
The Bin Bandits
Exposing Shriver
TIMES BOOK PRIZES 1992 : Rotating the World Political Axis
Listings are Better
When There Wasn't a Game
Mssrs. June and July
'Turn' for the Better
Pekking Order
Pekking Order
Journey Without End
The Third M
The Menopause Mountain
Bibliomanes of the World, Unite! Anthony Day
East Is West
Times Book Prizes 1992 : Current Interest : The End Of History And The Last Man H. Stuart Hughes, Hughes' "Oswald Spengler: A Critical Estimate," originally published by Scribner's in 1952, was reissued earlier this year by Transaction Publisher
TIMES BOOK PRIZES 1992 : THE ROBERT KIRSCH AWARD : On Diane Johnson Constance Casey, Casey is a regular contributor to Book Review
TIMES BOOK PRIZES 1992 : On "Benevolence and Betrayal" Stefan Kanfer, Kanfer is on the staff of Time magazine and the author of several books including "Fear Itself," a novel about Italian Jews during the Holocaust
Poetry Review
TIMES BOOK PRIZES 1992 : On 'Eleanor Roosevelt' Celia Morris, Celia Morris is the author of "Storming the Statehouse: Running for Governor With Ann Richards and Dianne Feinstein" (Scribner's)
TIMES BOOK PRIZES 1992 : ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD for First Fiction : On "High Cotton" Gail Lumet Buckley, Buckley is the author of "The Hornes: An American Family" (Alfred A. Knopf) and is now working on a book about the black military experience for Random House
Pekking Order
TIMES BOOK PRIZES 1992 : FICTION : On 'Maus II' James Colbert, Colbert is the author of four novels, most recently "All I Have Is Blue." His first nonfiction book, "God Bless the Child," is due in December from Atheneum
The Menopause Mountain
'Lost Woman' (cont'.)
Walesa As Gandhi
Rustler's Rhapsody (KCOP Wednesday at 10 a.m.) Hugh...
'Mother India'
OPINION
PLATFORM : And the Others? Dr. RALPH HANSEN, Dr. RALPH HANSEN, co-director of the Special Care Center, an AIDS facility at Century City Hospital, commented on the controversy surrounding Magic Johnson's decision to retire permanently from the NBA, apparently because of other players' fears. Hansen told The Times:
A 'Joke' With No Laugh Line
Changing the Tune : State Democrats Fill Centrist Vacuum Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Policy at Claremont Graduate School
Once the People Speak, Washington Adjusts to Fate John P. Sears, John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Ronald Reagan in 1976 and 1980
Changing the Tune : New Social Policy--Price Is Right: Free Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich, a law professor at USC, served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988
Changing the Tune : Clinton: Truly a Man of His Generation Richard Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, an editor at Pacific News Service, is author of "Day of Obligation: An Argument With My Mexican Father" (Viking)
With the Race Over, Let the Governing Begin Robert G. Beckel, Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as campaign manager for Walter F. Mondale in 1984
COLUMN LEFT / ALEXANDER COCKBURN : Put 'Managed Competition' in the Garbage : Perhaps candidate Clinton had to curry business favor, but now let's hear a real health-care plan. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
Wine Tags
Racial Unrest in L.A. Schools
Inner-City Games
Changing the Tune : The Fall of the House of Reagan William Schneider, William Schneider is a contributing editor to Opinion
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Ellen Malcolm : The Woman Behind All Those Women Candidates Jacob Weisberg, Jacob Weisberg is deputy editor of the New Republic
An Unholy Alliance May Kill Democracy in Russia : Yelstin: A union of fascists and communists has pushed the Russian president to the right in an effort to defuse his critics. To survive, he turns authoritarian. Steven Merritt Miner, Steven Merritt Miner, a professor of history at Ohio University, just returned from a summer of research in the Russian archives in Moscow
Racial Unrest in L.A. Schools
Racial Unrest in L.A. Schools
Racial Unrest in L.A. Schools
Time to Dismantle a Trade Weapon That's Backfiring : U.S. firms are paying dearly for Washington's embargo against Vietnam
Watts Towers
The Trap Los Angeles County Voters Keep Setting for Themselves : Elections: The defeat of Propositions B and C is bad news for officials eager for change. An opportunity to create leaders has been lost. Xandra Kayden, Xandra Kayden is a visiting scholar at the Center for Politics and Policy at the Claremont Colleges and author of "Surviving Power" (Free Press)
Clinton
Garfield High Math Program
Clinton's European Ties--Networking Before the Term Was Invented : Politics: The President-elect maintains fast friendships with a wide-ranging group. Many Europeans are included among these 'FOBs,' or 'Friends of Bill.' Martin Walker, Martin Walker is the U.S. bureau chief of Britain's the Guardian, and was at Oxford with Bill Clinton
Is There a Clinton Mandate? : Dole implies 43% vote justifies GOP opposition to legislative programs
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