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What happened on November 29, 1992
BOOKS
Out of the Closet and Into the World : OUT IN THE WORLD: Gay and Lesbian Life From Buenos Aires to Bangkok \o7 By Neil Miller\f7 , \o7 (Random House: $22; 369 pp.)\f7 By John Weir, \o7 Weir is the author of "The Irreversible Decline of Eddie Socket" (HarperCollins). and \f7
Whence Come We : THE AMERICAN WAY OF BIRTH \o7 By Jessica Mitford\f7 , \o7 (Putnam: $29.95; 672 pp.) \f7 By Nancy Mairs, \o7 Mairs's new book, "Ordinary Time: Cycles in Marriage, Faith, and Renewal," will be published by Beacon Press next spring. and \f7
Return of the Natives : THE CALL OF THE TOAD \o7 By Gunter Grass\f7 , \o7 Translated by Ralph Manheim\f7 , \o7 (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: $19.95; 256 pp.) \f7 By Peter S. Prescott
Unnatural Selection : ORIGINS RECONSIDERED \o7 By Richard Leakey and Roger Lewin\f7 , \o7 (Doubleday: $25; 375 pp.)\f7 By Stephen Jay Gould, \o7 Gould teaches geology, biology and the history of science at Harvard. His new book, "Eight Little Piggies," will be published in January. \f7
The Adam of Antarctica : THE CRYSTAL DESERT: Summers in Antarctica \o7 By David G. Campbell\f7 , \o7 (Houghton Mifflin: $21.95; 308 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
The Beat of His Own Drummer : DHARMA LION: A Critical Biography of Allen Ginsberg \o7 By Michael Schumacher\f7 , \o7 (St. Martin's Press: $35; 769 pp.) \f7 By Gerald Nicosia, \o7 Nicosia, the author of "Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac" (Penguin), teaches a seminar in Beat writing at UCLA Extension. and \f7
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
Nonfiction By Karen Stabiner
THE COMPLETE BEATLES CHRONICLE b\o7 y Mark Lewisohn (Harmony Books: $40.; 368 pp.).\f7 By Rip Rense
Rolling the Dice : MAQROLL \o7 By Alvaro Mutis; translated from the Spanish by Edith Grossman (HarperCollins; $20; 289 pp.) \f7 By Todd Grimson, \o7 Grimson is the author of the novel "Within Normal Limits." He divides his time between Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. and \f7
An Autopsy of a Generation : THE GARDEN NEXT DOOR \o7 By Jose Donoso\f7 , \o7 (Grove Press: $18.95; 250 pp.) \f7 By Charles Bowden, \o7 Bowden's most recent book is "Desierto: Memories of the Future" (W. W. Norton). \f7
EVERY 17 SECONDS: A Global Perspective on the AIDS Crisis... By Charles Solomon
THURBER'S DOGS \o7 by James Thurber (Fireside: $12; 320... By Charles Solomon
THE 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in... By Charles Solomon
THE GOLDIN BOYS \o7 by Joseph Epstein (Norton: $8.95; 221... By Charles Solomon
WE'VE GOT A JOB TO DO: Chicagoans and World War II \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
THE TV GUIDE TV BOOK: 40 Years of the All-Time Greatest... By Charles Solomon
THE MOON BY WHALE LIGHT \o7 by Diane Ackerman (Vintage... By Charles Solomon
THE BIRD WHO CLEANS THE WORLD AND OTHER MAYAN FABLES \o7... By Charles Solomon
Woman in the Shadows : BERTHE MORISOT'S IMAGES OF WOMEN \o7 By Anne Higonnet (Harvard University Press: $45; 311 pp.; illus.)\f7 By Eleanor Munro, \o7 Among Munro's books are "Originals: American Women Artists" and "Memoir of a Modernist's Daughter."\f7
Feeding the Hungry Muse By Susan Reynolds
One Small Misstep for Man. . . : A SHADOW AND A SONG; The Struggle To Save an Endangered Species \o7 By Mark Jerome Walters\f7 , (Putnam: $29.95; 672 pp.) By Joel R. Reynolds, Joel R. Reynolds is a Senior Attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Los Angeles
NEWS
Colorblindness
Help For The Fijis
Ming, Ching, Lei And Lu
The Kennedy Women
Greta Garbo
K Kuter
'Hellship'
Biographized Fiction?
Canon Fire
Rushdie's Exile
Dumper? Dumpee?
Gender Barriers
Roots Of The Rich
Rock's New World Order : There's a whole lotta shakin' in the business, but the action is taking place inside the boardroom, not the recording studio, as the dominance of a handful of global conglomerates has put the bottom line before creative risk-taking By Robert Hilburn and Chuck Philips
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
The ABCs of Spike Lee's 'X'
Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters. : We Hold the Key to Opportunity : Forget "Luck"--Minorities Must Use Their Own Muscle By Manuel A. Escalante G., \o7 Manuel A. Escalante G. is president of Marketing Management Co. in Pomona. He has an MBA from the University of Illinois and graduated from Oxford University in England. \f7
Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters. : Grieving for a Friend Who Might Have Been Saved : JULIE BOUTTE : \o7 Julie Boutte is a secretary at Washington Adult School in South Los Angeles. Her friend, Beverly Price, taught English as a Second Language at the school in the evening. Price died Oct. 16. Boutte was interviewed by Times community correspondent Erin J. Aubry. \f7 By Erin J. Aubry
Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters. : Issue: Traffic Stops : What effect did the Rodney King beating have on the officer-motorist interchange you were involved in? \o7 Compiled by Elston Carr\f7 , \o7 Times community correspondent \f7
Loyola Pounds Redlands, 39-8 By Greg Gonzalez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOCCER ROUNDUP : An Aggressive Garfield Blanks Roosevelt, 2-0 By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYS' BASKETBALL : Fremont Beats Westchester By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Garfield Bulldogs Put Bite on Marshall
GIRLS' BASKETBALL : South Gate Falls to Washington By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Filling a Void By Erin J. Aubry
Selected City Council actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. By Lee Harris
'X' Hits the Target : Tolerance: A church arranges for youths to see Spike Lee's new film. The teen-agers give it rave reviews, saying the director makes strong statements on courage, identity and faith. By Elston Carr, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Through the Eyes of the Homeless : Social services: Special programs give street people a chance to express themselves through painting and photography. After exhibits at City Hall and USC, some works are being sold to raise funds. By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Foster Parents Learn to Nurture By Elston Carr
WATTS : Rent Relief OKd at Shopping Center By Duke Helfand
WATTS : Children of Cancer Victims Air Feelings By Duke Helfand
JEFFERSON PARK : 100 Trees to Give Lift to Jefferson Blvd. By Erin J. Aubry
BALDWIN HILLS : Swap Meet's Aim: to Make a Difference By Erin J. Aubry
EL SERENO : Students' Verdict: Trial Class a Winner By Mary Anne Perez
LEIMERT PARK : African-American Dance Studio Opens
BOYLE HEIGHTS : After-School Project Pairs Tutors, Pupils By Mary Anne Perez
MACARTHUR PARK : Former Clients Get Taste of Experience By Jake Doherty
OAKWOOD STATION : 'A Place for People to Share Their Heart' By Jake Doherty
LAFAYETTE PARK : 1st Congregational Celebrates 125 Years By Jake Doherty
DOWNTOWN : Leadership Project Gets $50,000 Grant By Lucille Renwick
KOREATOWN : Artist to Replace Mural of Dancer By Jake Doherty
MAYWOOD : City to Review Laws on Adult Businesses By Duke Helfand
DOWNTOWN : 120 From Area Seek Arts Scholarships By Iris Yokoi
Label Game Loses Status as Students Opt for Uniforms By Consella A. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reigning Women : 'Year of the Woman'? In Central L.A. They've Wielded Political Clout for Years--And More Are on the Way By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mobile Medical Clinic to Aid Homeless : Health care: A renovated RV begins making the rounds of shelters five days a week. Officials hope to reach more than 2,500 patients a year. By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HomeAid Overhauls Old Apartments in Lafayette Park By Jake Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Computer Classes in English Score a Hit With Students By Iris Yokoi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holding Court
Basketball's New Blood : High Schools Get Infusion of Talent Via Transfers By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clintonomics Are Promising Despite Risk
A Former L.A. County Assessor Offers Some Pointers on Property Taxes
Moderation Needed on Medicinal Wine Claims
Finding a Friend to Help in Navigating a New Life : Relationships: Big Sisters from L.A.'s Asian-Pacific Outreach Program walk a fine line--teaching Little Sisters about American culture without causing them to lose their ethnic identity. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena Center Ex-Official Says He Took $92,000 : Embezzlement: Former controller admits guilt under a plea bargaining agreement. He will be sentenced on Jan. 21. By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United Way Study Reveals Shortfall in Social Services : Assistance: About 12% of valley residents live at or below the poverty line. An increasing number of new arrivals with different cultural backgrounds creates challenges. By Timothy Chou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Covina : Councilman Agrees to Fine
Take a Break for Holiday Tunes By Anne Klarner
EDUCATION NEWS : Returning Labels Pays Off for School in Pasadena
The Region : Air Quality Panel Formed
EDUCATION NEWS : Grant to Fund Degree Program for Latinos
La Puente : Landfill Study Approved
EDUCATION NEWS : School District Offices Move to New Location
Glendora : Neighbors Oppose Split Lot
The Internal Revenue Service has bought a book, "Income...
El Monte : Council Studies HUD Loan
Miles Rosedale, president of Monrovia Nursery, has been...
El Monte : Crime Funds to Aid Schools
Old Housing Project Gets New Life : Redevelopment: The city will renovate Heritage Court, fulfilling an architect's dream of restoring vintage homes. By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce honored Councilwoman...
Symposium to Mark Angeles Forest Centennial By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Vina Project Trial Stopped Before It Starts : Courts: The judge admonishes both sides for improper documents. The development dispute is rescheduled for Jan. 12. By Timothy Chou, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Directors Named to Rose Bowl Panel By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lights, Camera, Show Time By Mike Ward
The Old School : Would-Be Attorneys Learn the Law Lincoln's Way, by Apprenticing By G. Bruce Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charity Ties Employees to Hospital : Contributions: In the last seven years, the staff of 850 has made $1.3 million in tax-deductible donations to improvement projects at Long Beach Community Hospital. By Steven K. Wagner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kin Seek Answers in 6-Month-Old Killing by Police : Law Enforcement: Terry and Christene Buck believe that an officer murdered their son in their home. Government investigators have declined to elaborate on the case. By Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board OKs Desegregation Plan to Span City Lines : Education: The goal of the three-year program is to help bridge the socioeconomic gulf between La Mirada and Norwalk. By Carol Chastang and Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
This Boys Town Isn't the One of Yesteryear : Children's services: Emergency intervention and family counseling--not housing--will be emphasized at the residence for youths under construction at Wardlow Road and Pacific Avenue. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Hansel & Gretel' in a Family Setting By Emily Adams
Diligent Youths Get Awards for Beating the Odds By Duke Helfand, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scouting Defenders Spark Lively Volley on Standards
Scouting Defenders Spark Lively Volley on Standards
Scouting Defenders Spark Lively Volley on Standards
Signs of the Times
Scouting Defenders Spark Lively Volley on Standards
It's Time That Supervisor Roth Left the Board
It's Time That Supervisor Roth Left the Board
Social Priorities
Scouting Defenders Spark Lively Volley on Standards
TV Material
Game of Tag Starts Out Innocently
Good Seen in King School Visit; Others Disagree
Good Seen in King School Visit; Others Disagree
Good Seen in King School Visit; Others Disagree
Capital Is Key to Mexico Trade Pact
Good Seen in King School Visit; Others Disagree
Times Report on Lawyer Who Is Heir
Times Report on Lawyer Who Is Heir
A Lesson on Terms
Good Seen in King School Visit; Others Disagree
What Did Vote for Toll Road Really Allow?
What Did Vote for Toll Road Really Allow?
What Did Vote for Toll Road Really Allow?
Times Report on Lawyer Who Is Heir
What Did Vote for Toll Road Really Allow?
Stevens' Civic Duty
Domestic Violence
Gays and Scouts
War Games, Quakes
Deputy Also Was a Victim
Taxpayers Fight Back
Tracking for Answers
Perplexed Over Airport Stance
Officers Went by the Books
Students Gain in Split District
Who Would Steal a Yugo?
Dead-Ends, Red Tape Mark One Birth Mother's Search for Son : Adoptions: Though such information is limited, a healing group offers relief and an agency supplies an unusually detailed report. By Leslie Dreyfous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
19 Reported Dead in Failed Venezuela Coup Attempt \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Spanish Island of Minorca Fights to Save Archeological Treasure Trove By Ellen Hoffman, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
New Countries Create Money Explosion By Joy Aschenbach, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Hating One's Own Kind: Bias or Human Nature? : Discrimination: Such prejudice may be based on gender, race or age. Some women may fall prey to a Queen Bee Syndrome. By Karen Schwartz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Broken Dreams in Country Boom Town By Josh Lemieux, ASSOCIATED PRESS
North American Bear Attacks on the Rise By Jon Ferry, REUTERS
African Was Shown as a Darwinian 'Specimen' : Racism: Book tells of events that led to suicide of Congolese Pygmy who was exhibited at 1904 World's Fair and at Bronz Zoo as proof of man's relation to apes. By Anne Gearan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Higher Rate of Premature Death Found in Blacks \o7 From Reuters\f7
Medicare Premiums, Deductibles to Soar \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Acupressure Wristbands Ease Morning Sickness By Malcolm Ritter, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rochester, N.Y., Shapes Revolution in Near-Universal Health Care Plan : Insurance: City's experiment in capping costs demonstrates some of the major themes in President-elect Clinton's proposed approach. By Spencer Rich, THE WASHINGTON POST
Gore Family Goes Scuba Diving, Reef Exploring in Keys \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Cooking Gains Favor as New Career By Ross Sneyd, ASSOCIATED PRESS
As Loss Comes in Many Forms, Ideas on Grief Are Beginning to Change By Ted Anthony, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Western Art Dealers Flock to Hong Kong By Denise Young, REUTERS
Cuban Wit Feeds Families in Cash Crisis By Anita Snow, ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Menopause Harm Found in Estrogen By Daniel Q. Haney, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surge in Addiction Linked to Russian Drug Gangs By Alexander Ivanko, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Japanese in Corn Country Shuck Their Nostalgia : Cultures: Mitsubishi executives and their families posted to a small town in Illinois find themselves wishing they could stay. By Bill Vogrin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inner Cities Ache for Food Markets By Tony Rogers, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mother Teresa to Open London Home for Poor \o7 Reuters\f7
More Pregnant Girls Opt to Forgo Abortion \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Cafe Serves Homeless for Self-Improvement Vow By Tom Avril, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packwood May Undergo Alcohol Testing \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Son Born to Monaco Princess, Boyfriend \o7 Associated Press\f7
Partial List of Searching Resources \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Son Tells of Need to Search for a Mother Who Left Him at Birth in Hotel : Parentage: Quest begins after years of dealing with low self-esteem, identity and other dark problems. By Leslie Dreyfous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joan Kennedy Promotes Her Book: Classical Music Makes a Difference : Profile: Camelot may have been disappointing to her, but she remembers a richer music, and would like the rest of America to enjoy it with her. By Mary Campbell, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mortgage Rates at 8.29% \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Paraguay Finds Its Anti-Corruption Hero By Richard Jarvie, REUTERS
Fortunetellers and Psychics Battle Connecticut Ban as Rights Violation By Renu Sehgal, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tanker Driver Dies in Expressway Plunge \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Sir Hugh Wontner; Elegant British Hotelier \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
BOOZE SNEAKS: It's illegal to bring alcohol into Anaheim... By Steve Emmons and Eric Lichtblau and Jerry Hicks
ROGER'S DAY: The Board of Supervisors this week expects to... By Steve Emmons and Jerry Hicks and Eric Lichtblau
OAKLAND ANYONE? From John Wayne Airport, you can fly to... By Steve Emmons and Eric Lichtblau and Jerry Hicks
NEVERGREEN: Growing Christmas trees is no longer the... By Steve Emmons and Jerry Hicks and Eric Lichtblau
Experts Weigh Desalination's Promise, Impact By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search for Young O.C. Hiker Ends in Sorrow : Tragedy: Body of Katella High football player lost on camp-out in mountains is found at base of an incline. By Bill Billiter and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Perot Forces Set to Become Citizens' Lobby : Activism: Texas tycoon will use campaign loyalists to push ideas for political and economic reform. He rules out starting his own party--for now. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perot Molding Volunteers Into Citizens' Lobby By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Somalia Closing Out Bush's 'New World Order' By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Works to Save Peace in Salvador By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Gave Iraq Broad Assistance, Papers Show : Gulf War: Amman offered Baghdad arms and Israeli, Western intelligence data, a GAO report says. By Douglas Frantz and Murray Waas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hope in Youth Coalition Flexes Political Muscle By Larry B. Stammer and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Road to Vindication Is Paved With Pain : Law: Man's murder conviction is overturned after seven years in prison. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Warns of Wide War in Balkans : Yugoslavia: Serbian repression of Muslims in Kosovo province could draw international forces, including U.S. support, Eagleburger says. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Real Estate Fraud's Dirty Deeds : Forged documents and phony notary stamps have robbed victims of their homes. One case illustrates how easy it is to steal property and why it often goes unpunished. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nostalgia and Other Stuffings By Peter H. King
Furor Over Gays in Military Taken in Stride at Ft. Knox : Armed forces: Many are willing to deal with the lifting of the ban, despite warnings it may lower morale. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Lawyers vs. Recyclers in Scrap Over Paper : Environment: Sierra Club wants attorneys to use less. But state Judicial Council will not require use of recycled goods. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
History Has Its Price at Reagan Library Gift Shop By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Rebound : Resorts: After a sluggish summer and a series of earthquakes, Big Bear merchants are cautiously optimistic that ski season will be better for business. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Tollway Following Denver's Road to Ruin? : Highways: Critics charge that proposed Orange County project will also be hampered by financial problems and low use. Proponents insist that all is well despite the delays. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
South American Democracy Often Lacks Solid Roots \o7 From Associated Press\f7
German Police Raid Far-Right Extremists : Violence: Weapons, explosives are confiscated. Israeli lawmaker threatens travel boycott if trouble isn't controlled. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Loyal Venezuelan Troops Mop Up After Coup Bid : Revolt: Gunship downs helicopter that strafed presidential palace. At least 100 reported killed in uprising, 1,100 captured. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Neo-Nazi Weapons Seized in Rome \o7 Associated Press\f7
Santa Sails Into Miami With Big Load of Toys \o7 from Reuters\f7
Packwood Accuser Tells of a Warning : Ethics: Woman asserts a friend of the senator told her to keep silent about alleged sexual advances or her personal life would be scrutinized. \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Japan Now Will Stockpile Cargo of Plutonium \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Probe Finds Nuclear Matter Being Stolen From East Bloc By Steve Coll, THE WASHINGTON POST
Iraqis Planted Illegal Mines, Group Reports \o7 From Associated Press\f7
10 Nations Form a Muslim, Europe-Asia Economic Bloc \o7 From Reuters\f7
Mitterrand, King Hussein Urge Israel to Talk to PLO \o7 From Reuters\f7
Tape Missing From Jet's Recorder, Seoul Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Kenyans Face Many Obstacles on Bumpy Road to Multi-Party Election : Politics: Run-up to first free contest in 26 years is marred by violence and government's lack of cooperation. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Convoy Brings Bosnian Town Its First Relief Since April By Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.N. to Dig Up Suspected Mass Grave in Croatia \o7 Reuters\f7
Alabama Capitol Ceremony Faces Boycott \o7 Associated Press\f7
2nd Somali Warlord Approves Proposed U.S. Troops : Famine: Ali Mahdi Mohamed echoes foe in endorsing idea. Their cooperation could reduce risks for soldiers safeguarding food. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Son Charged in Beheading of Father and Pets in N.Y. \o7 Associated Press\f7
Gramm Reportedly Aided Thrift Owner Who Cut Fee on Home \o7 from Associated Press\f7
100 Hidden Immigrants Reportedly Enter U.S. \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Shuttle Launch Countdown to Begin Today \o7 Reuters\f7
Clinton Cranks Up Long-Idled Economic Engine : Advisers: Democratic budget experts may be a bit rusty. Many last held government posts under Carter. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heads Up, Santa Barbara! It's Clinton : Visit: A little jog, a little volleyball, a big headache for the Secret Service as President-elect surprises crowds with a California common touch. By Paul Richter and Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Missing Hiker Found Dead in Angeles Forest : Search: Jeremy Sullivan, 16, apparently fell from a 40-foot incline in a rocky area. He had been on a camping trip with friends. By Bill Billiter and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Physics Department Computers Stolen From Times staff and wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Hongisto to Head Security Firm From Times staff and wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Milk's Slaying Commemorated From Times staff and wire reports
No One Hurt as Jet Loses Wheels During Takeoff By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program Targets Rise in Deed Forgeries in L.A. County By Myron Levin
Rodney King School Visit
Convention Center
L.A. Monument
Convention Center
White House Aide
Los Angeles' Transit Needs
Rodney King School Visit
Rodney King School Visit
Los Angeles' Transit Needs
Rodney King School Visit
Old Building, New Life
'Mortgage Nightmares'
Sharing the Planet Is Duty of Landowners
New Plans Raised Cost
'Mortgage Nightmares'
Agreements in Writing
Not Into Star Gazing
Losing Legacy in Green Bay : Titletown: The name has a certain ring to it. It's a map-dot town which adopted the name for itself in the '60s, when its football team was in the midst of five world championships in seven years, including the first two Super Bowl titles. Since then, however, nothing. By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not Just For Grandmas
Not Just For Grandmas
Nice And Easy
Winnie's Way
Winnie's Way
Winnie's Way
A Poor Trade
A Poor Trade
Nice And Easy
Was That Moby Dick On Bass?
Nice And Easy
Positive Charge
More Doors Open
Rentals in London
The Reel Edison
Full Name Required
U2 on TV: Even Better Than the Real Thing? By Chris Willman, Chris Willman writes about pop music and television for Calendar
A High-Tech Wonderland By Bob Young, Bob Young is a Glendale-based free-lance writer who specializes in writing about home entertainment
Frills and Thrills : Keepsake Sets of Videos Include Special Touches--For a Price By Bob Young, Bob Young is a Glendale-based free-lance writer who specializes in writing about home entertainment
Gifts of TV Past By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eight years before Sean Connery became the first movie...
When the VCR Captures Christmas By Susan King, TIME STAFF WRITER
A Few Gems and a 'Beauty'
Family Values
The Successful Formula of the Rumpled Detective By Scott Williams, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twinkling Stars for Blue Eyes
More Network Bashing
L.A. Lost
The Prince of Bel Air (KTLA Monday at 8 p.m.) is a... By Kevin Thomas
Atlantic City (Bravo Tuesday at 5 p.m.) Directed by Louis... By Kevin Thomas
The Wambaugh Files : Famous Ex-Cop From L.A. Lends His Expertise to a New NBC Venture By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Few Gems and One Definite 'Beauty' Crowd The Children's Market By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Are a Few Dented Fenders Between Friends? By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting It Out on Skid Row : 17 Years After Suing to Ban Arrests of Public Drunks, Fiery but Ailing Robert Sundance Still Champions Their Rights By Bob Sipchen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parenting Is Still an Open Book
Once Again, Media Are 'True to Form'
Parenting Is Still an Open Book
Cal Vs. Stanford Is the \o7 Real\f7 'Big Game'
This Is Not a Model Modeling Career
Parenting Is Still an Open Book
Child Abuse Rates Hard to Uncover
Paging All Their Beepers COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
Leading a Double Life Is More Common Than Many Suspect : Psychology: Who harbors the mysteries of a secret self? It could be just about anyone, the experts believe. Even you. By Beth Sherman, NEWSDAY
Voices in the Mail : Communications: Voice mail is the latest addition to high-tech conversations, but some folks long for the days of human sounds on the line. By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
The Fine Art of Merchandising Museums : Trends: Institutes are reaching new audiences and raising money by opening shops to sell items that reflect their permanent collections. By Marilyn Gardner, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Making America Safe for the Boy Scouts By Dianne Klein, \o7 Klein's column appears Sunday\f7
Device to Fool Callers Clicks Along : Telephones: Electronic wizardry elevated spoken communications to a high art, but most of the time there was no nice way to hang up. Until now. By Mike Littwin, THE BALTIMORE SUN
A Word of Warning to Working Parents : Child care: Lack of exposure to adults shows in the intellectual and moral development of kids, observers say. Their language skills, in particular, may suffer. By Patrick Welsh, THE WASHINGTON POST
When Promises Need Some Propping Up By Roger Simon
Military Gays Forced to Battle Quietly to Keep Their Jobs By Dianne Klein, \o7 Dianne Klein's column appears Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday\f7
A Whole New Ballgame : When Rams Play in Anaheim, Security Prepares for Worst and Hopes for Best By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Vamp for All Seasons : Doctor Brings Darker Dracula to Life in Restored Film Classic By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breakfast With Jerry : Gadfly: Activist Jerry Rubin broke his 13th protest fast with organic grapes, a banana-yogurt blend and, of course, the press. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Get Chance to Speak on Playa Vista : Development: The delayed public hearing will allow residents to comment on the huge project's potential impact on traffic and air quality. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Multiethnic TV Station Comes of Age By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
I\o7 n 1349, the Black Death, which had broken out in... By M.H.
A Love of Music Helps Others Discover a Key to Happiness By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Musical Road to Rome : Composing: Christopher Caliendo is the first American to have his work performed at the Contemporary Sacred Music Festival. By Christina V. Godbey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping Children With Poetic Feelings By Christina V. Godbey
Aftermath of Fight at Hamilton High
ENTERTAINMENT
A Simple Matter of Clout : Tom Arnold's sitcom premieres Tuesday in TV's best slot. Guess whose No. 1 show it follows? (Could it be . . . Yep, you guessed it.) By Rick Du Brow, \o7 Rick Du Brow is The Times' television writer\f7
Tall in the Director's Chair : Budd Boetticher made some of the best-remembered Westerns of '50s and '60s; they don't make 'em like that (or him) anymore By Michael Wilmington, \o7 Michael Wilmington is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
The New (Real) L.A. Stories : Han Ong's plays aim beyond the we-are-downtrodden agenda of many minority artists to chart the complexities of life in the city By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
The Schizo-Ethnic View : John Valadez paints as a child of 'schizo-ethnicity'--growing up Mexican in an Anglo world and dealing with the rawness of the streets By Max Benavidez, \o7 Max Benavidez is a writer and critic\f7
COVER STORY : The Top 40
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : POWER PLAYS : Q: Where Does an 80-Pound Star Sit? A: Anywhere His Dad Wants Him To By Ryan Murphy
Poverty Row a Memory? Tell That to Neil Jordan By David Gritten
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : HOW TO READ THE TRADES: 101 : What Have You Done for Me Lately? By Jane Galbraith
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : TOM CRUISE CONTROL : As Far as Covert Operations Go, It Ain't Irangate By Ryan Murphy
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : PSST! NORMAN BATES WAS MOTHER : Please Don't Give the 'Game' Away By Jeffrey Wells
A look inside Hollywood and the Movies : OVERBITE : Next: 'Home Alone With a Blood Sucker' and 'House Party 3: Down With Drac' By Jeffrey Wells
Mormons in 'America': A Believer's View By Don Shirley
A Cornucopia of Schubert Quartets By Herbert Glass
NED ROREM: "Winter Pages"; "Bright Music." Bridgehampton... By Timothy Mangan
"AMERICAN PIANO MUSIC OF OUR TIME, VOLUME II." Ursula... By Timothy Mangan
REISSUES : Manhattan Transfer: From Silliness to Sophistication By Leonard Feather
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"MEMORIAS TROPICALES." Cuarteto Latinoamericano. New... By John Henken
REISSUES : In Brief By Don Snowden
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REISSUES : In Brief By Zan Stewart
The Next Level of Grunge : Can Mudhoney, the chaotic soul of late-'80s indie rock and basis of that fuzzed-out Seattle sound, be happy in major-label land? By Jonathan Gold, \o7 Jonathan Gold is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
TEDDY RILEY and WRECKX-N-EFFECT : Shakin' Their Moneymakers By Dennis Hunt
'Aladdin' Unleashes Musical Magic By Chris Willman
In Brief By \o7 New Albums Are Rated On A Scale Of One Star (Poor) To Four (Excellent).\f7 and Elena Oumano
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Mariah Carey, who has never toured, may finally take to...
THE RAP PAGES: Remember when pop-rock purists recoiled at... By Steve Hochman
THE LAST WORD: A coalition of Grateful Dead fans calling...
Paris Takes the Money and Runs . . . His Own Label By Steve Hochman
THE NASHVILLE REPORT: The death last week of Grand Ole... By Michael Mccall
COVER STORY : The Ole Boy Network Plays On By Chuck Philips and Robert Hilburn
ON ICE: Ice-T is apparently following through on promises... By Dennis Hunt
COVER STORY : When Boomers Quit Buying, the Fat Lady May Sing Out By Chuck Philips and Robert Hilburn
A Fourth Day Without Art By Shauna Snow
Broadway! Italy! Encino? By Laurie Ochoa
When the Road Is Rough for Celeb Chefs By Kathie Jenkins
A Fire Rekindled : CalArts Poetry Reading Will Recall the Energy Generated by the Watts Writers Workshop That Emerged From the 1965 Riots By David Wharton, \o7 David Wharton is a Times staff writer. Staff writer David Colker contributed to this story. \f7
Akagi Trades Top Job for a New Sound By Zan Stewart, \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for The Times. \f7
BUSINESS
Who to Ask When You Want Advice on Thrifts By Carla Lazzareschi
Rebuild California : Diverse Opinions on Where to Focus By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebuild California : First it was Rebuild L.A. Now business, labor and political leaders say the state's economic woes call for a new campaign to . . . By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Expected to Be Big U.S. Market in '90s By James Flanigan
What to Consider When Giving Stock to a Child By Kathy M. Kristof
The Cutting Edge of Surgical Care Now Found at Outpatient Centers : Medicine: Lower-cost ambulatory facilities, a whole new industry, will soon radically alter the role of hospitals, experts say. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Fast, Painless Knee Surgery Gets Patient Home in Matter of Hours : Technology: Andrew Gilford's first operation was grisly and the hospital stay uncomfortable. Modern procedures have changed that. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
At 99, She Still Casts a Long Shadow in Her Field : Art: Ceramist's work reflects whimsy and wit and are displayed in the permanent collections of 12 major U.S. museums. By Louinn Lota, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cry to Save Classic Foghorns Finds San Francisco All Ears From Associated Press
Disneyland Hurries to Finish Toontown for Yule Preview From Associated Press
Nevada Marshes Are Latest Victims of 6-Year Drought By Martin Griffith, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Colombian Judge, Arrested in Miami as Drug Smuggler \o7 Reuters\f7
'She Seemed So Nice'--but Death, Fire and Mystery Follow in Her Wake : Crime: Marjorie Hagen, suspected of killing her third husband, was earlier acquitted of killing her adoptive mother and a nurse, and convicted of arson. By John Pacenti, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Humana Hospital Closure Is a Disaster : Orange County Is a Microcosm of the National Health Care Dilemma Facing Clinton
Team Effort Relieves Crisis in Obstetrics : Alliance of Agencies Helped Upgrade Medical Services
Making Collision Course Less Crowded : Newport Beach Is Protecting Taxpayers From Liability Lawsuits With Skateboard Ban
COMMENTARY ON DISNEYLAND : Saying 'Can Do' to Make New Dream Come True in Anaheim : That attitude enabled the theme park to become a reality in 1955 and can still apply to the proposed expansion. By Van Arsdale France, \f7 and \o7 Van Arsdale France of Santa Ana Heights is founder and professor emeritus of Disney Universities and one of the very few who was on the scene when Disneyland opened and still nurtures Walt Disney's dream. A window on Disneyland's Main Street honors France, who has chronicled the history of Disneyland in his book, "Window on Main Street."
A Real Eco-Trip : Development: Joseph Smyth designs carless, environmentally oriented communities. His influence has been felt in the Ahmanson Ranch project. By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Olympic Boxer Makes Good on an Old Promise By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deals to Clear Way for New CSU Campus : Education: University, county and city officials near agreement on a plan to widen roads and lay water and sewer lines. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In to the County's Airwaves: From Towing Calls to FBI Surveillance By Tony Perry
Encinitas Puts Faith in a Glass Dream to Save Its Beaches : Environment: Initial studies find Leucadia man's idea to use crushed glass as sand substitute a real possibility. By Carol Masciola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It Was Year of the Political Upset in S.D. : Election: Only time will tell if upsets at the voting booth were flukes or indicate fundamental changes in the political landscape of the county. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Drown When Boat Capsizes in Heavy Surf By Michelle Quinn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Building a Future on a Dusty Plateau : Poor: A Tijuana pastor battled his own desperation; now he helps others battle their despair. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Adoption Dreams Come True in Russia By Julie Rubin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commentaries : Middle-Class Values, Underclass Sociological Standing : Stereotypes: Leaders would do well to understand poverty-plagued Latinos, who could be California's largest minority by the year 2000. By Myrna Zambrano, \f7 and \o7 Myrna Zambrano is a legislative aide to Democratic Assemblyman Steve Peace.
Commentaries : Toys for Tots in a Time of Troubles : Gifts: Some thoughts on pricey 'educational' toys during a Yule season when many poor families and children have little to be cheerful about. By Karin Klein, \o7 Karin Klein is the deputy editor of the San Diego County edition of the Los Angeles Times. and \f7
Editorial : Work-Furlough Pilot Program Only a First Step : Ultimately, comprehensive guidelines must be produced to ensure safety for the public and inmates alike.
Roofer Identified as Gunshot Fatality By Michelle Quinn
'You Will Soon Feel a Strong Urge to Buy a Big-Ticket Item' : Behavior: Psychologist Donald Moine claims a technique called indirect hypnosis helps salespeople separate customers from their cash. And for $125, he'll teach it to you. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prenatal Program Delivers a Message of Caring and Concern : Pregnancy: Counseling, education and incentives are offered on a personal basis, helping black women understand the importance of medical care and a healthy lifestyle. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garden On the Move : Environment: Decomposing garbage underneath South Coast Botanic Garden creates special problems, but those who work at the site of the former landfill believe their man-made paradise is far better than the alternative. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remains Believed to Be Young Man's By Michelle Quinn
SAN DIEGO : Brothers Rescued After Boat Sinks
These cops will wear very different uniforms for a very different duty. By Deborah Schoch and Staff Reports
OTAY MESA : Ex-Officer Dies From Gun Wound
The darker elements of the human spirit are represented in... By Michael Benner
Obituary
Pastor George Villa is the new spiritual leader of St...
Harbor Freeway Ramp to Be Closed
Whatever Works : Employment: Career counselors and agencies are matching applicants with non-traditional jobs, as well as the usual choices. By Andrea Heiman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Thanksgiving Pageant of Protest With All the Trimmings By Sam Enriquez, \o7 Sam Enriquez is a Times staff writer. \f7
Where to Associate Yourself With Others of Your Ilk By Dana Parsons
A Readers' Market : Sale of Rare Books Benefits Two Libraries Burned in Riots By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hate Crimes Ruin a Dream Neighborhood : Bigotry: Laurie Martin endured nine months of torment before bullets made her flee her Azusa home. She is among several blacks who have been attacked by Latinos in the working-class city this year. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 2 Wounded in Police Shootings : Violence: No officers are injured in three weekend incidents involving armed suspects. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accident May Raise Concerns of Commuters : Transportation: Metrolink officials are looking for ways to prevent crashes while reassuring passengers about safety after fatal collision. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Real to Reel : Van Nuys: Assistant Principal Joseph Walker of Grant High has connections in Hollywood. When producers need a school setting, they come to him. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Split on Year-Round Issue : Newhall: Opponents want to block multitrack schooling by placing it before voters next June. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time of Giving May Mean Season of Taking at Malls : Crime: As business quickens at Valley shopping centers, consumers and beefed-up security go on the alert for violence and shoplifting. By Jim Herron Zamora and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House Fire Kills Boy, 4, Hiding in Closet : Tragedy: High winds fan the blaze, preventing rescue crews from finding the youngster. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Robber Tips $200, Takes Cabbie for a Ride By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Authorities Block Roads to 'Rave'
Bank of San Pedro Accepts FDIC Reforms From a Times Staff Writer
Clinton Has Builders and Businesses on Edge : Politics: A shift in environmental policy is expected to be evident as early as next year. Developers and industrial leaders are anxious about how the changes will affect O.C. and rest of the West. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Hollers at Plan to Limit House Speeches : Politics: Rep. Dornan and others predict parliamentary war if Democrats try to curb late-night addresses, a C-SPAN staple. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a Bad Fix on Bristol Street : Construction Mess Has Businesses Stuck on the Road to Ruin By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tall Redwoods Have Put Down Roots in Brea : The grove of coastal trees is thriving in Carbon Canyon Regional Park's inland foothills. But development is creeping closer to area rich in history. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Where the Rails Meet the Road, Stranded Motorists Get Cross : Transportation: Train switches during peak commuter hours cause heavy backups on streets, and county can expect even more of the same in the future. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Silverado Canyon Fire Station Burns : Blaze: A garage and two trucks are destroyed as firefighters from the county and nearby cities put out the flames. The cause of the fire is not known. By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Held in Man's Shooting
500 Walk to Raise Funds for Refugees : 'Boat people': The event was held to raise awareness of the plight of Vietnamese held in Southeast Asian detention camps. By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marine Arrested in San Clemente Stabbing
May Co. Store in MainPlace Mall Will Remain Open By Minerva Canto, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Clinton's 'Field of Dreams': Infrastructure Spending : CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIO By David Friedman and Joel Kotkin, \o7 Joel Kotkin, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior fellow at the Center for the New West and an international fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Business and Management. David Friedman, an attorney, is a visiting fellow in the MIT Japan program. \f7
Getting Even : With Democrats in charge of the White House and the Congress, there may be no brake on the nosey PC crowd--enter the party of tolerance. By John Podhoretz, \o7 John Podhoretz, a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute, is finishing a book on the Bush White House for Simon & Schuster. \f7
Coming Soon To You--the New Euphoria By Bruce Mccall, \o7 Bruce McCall is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker. \f7
The Beginning of the End for Britain's Monarchy? : Royal Family: The public's natural sympathy has waned; it's fashionable to be republican. The symbols of British sovereignty are debated. By Michael Elliott, \o7 Michael Elliott is Washington bureau chief for the Economist. \f7
The Cruelest Fate in Japanese Society--Death by AIDS : Disease: Only now is the country coming to grips with the virus, though not the shame. It is overwhelmingly a foreign woman's problem. By David Williams, \o7 David Williams is an editorial writer for the Japan Times. His new book, "Japan: Beyond the End of History," will be published next year by Routledge. \f7
Don't Replace the Chief Shaking up Space Agency : NASA: Daniel Goldin is doing what has been long overdue--making the agency cost-effective and flexible--and he should be kept on the job. By Gregg Easterbrook, \o7 Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic. \f7
Pacific Rim Sounds Off on Clinton Victory : PACIFIC PARAMETERS
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Spike Lee : Espousing the Multiple Messages of His Malcolm X By Gayle Pollard Terry, \o7 Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer for The Times\f7
Bush Should Go Ahead and Sign Trade Pact : And Clinton chould seize Salinas' offer on immigration
Ever Clearer Picture on Smoking : Tighter restrictions in the workplace would make americans a healthier people
Sparking California's Economy : Electric van venture may be a step in re-establishing industrial base
PERSPECTIVE ON BRAZIL : A Cleansing Before the Dust Settles : While Collor awaits his impeachment trial, the vice president starts coalition-building for a sweeping fiscal reform. By Murilo Cesar Ramos, \o7 Murilo Cesar Ramos is chairman of the Department of Journalism of the University of Brasilia. \f7
COLUMN RIGHT/ GEORGE WEIGEL : Women Reap the Rewards of 'Roe' in Abuse : Twenty years of 'freedom' to abort, 20 years of escalating sex crimes can't be a coincidence. By George Weigel, \o7 George Weigel is president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington. \f7
Latinos Make Waves in the Electoral Mainstream : Voting: A 14% jump over the 1988 turnout made a big difference for Clinton. By Richard Martinez and Antonio Gonzalez, \o7 Richard Martinez is executive director of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project. Antonio Gonzalez is California director of the Southwest Voter Research Institute. \f7
COLUMN LEFT/ ALEXANDER COCKBURN : Still Destroying in the Name of 'Peace' : In Central America, in Africa, the Cold War's uglier skirmishes haven't ended. By Alexander Cockburn, \f7 and \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
The State : The Labor Unrest That Strikes at the Heart of UC Berkeley's Image : Education: The school's handling of the teaching assistants' demand for recognition is latest example of its tendency to hurt itself. By David L. Kirp, \o7 David L. Kirp is professor of public policy at UC Berkeley. \f7
REAL ESTATE
GARDENS BY THE GALLON : Artists paint floral scenes in places where plants aren't able to grow. By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
BOOK REVIEW : 50 Experts Outline Ways to Improve Daily Living By From A Times Staff Writer, Special to The Times
Vamp Buying Gangster's Pad By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It May Be Reverse, but Still Discrimination
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SPORTS
THE Losers : The Sadsack Have-Nots Are Peeking Over Fence at the Haves, Wondering Just What Keeps Them Out of Winners' Circle By Hal Bock, ASSOCIATED PRESS
COMMENTARY : Officials' Ratings Better in NFL '92 By Chris Mortensen, THE SPORTING NEWS
Instant Replay Not Missed, Probably to Stay Unplugged By Chris Mortensen, THE SPORTING NEWS
A Giant History : The Franchise Has Won 19 National League Pennants and Five World Series Titles By Jim Donaghy, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bowe Says He Wants to Be a Role Model By Wallace Matthews, NEWSDAY
COMMENTARY / HORSE RACING : A Roll Call for Horse Racing's Dubious Achievements of 1992 By Paul Moran, NEWSDAY
Coaches Joining Health Crusade By Mark Asher, WASHINGTON POST
X Marks the Streak for Irish : College football: Notre Dame rushes for 330 yards and makes it 10 victories in a row over USC, 31-23. Johnson's last-gasp pass is intercepted. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Tend to Gilmour, Lose to Maple Leafs, 3-2 By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knicks Put a Hurt on the Bulls, 112-75 : NBA: Jordan injures foot in first half but returns to endure the worst loss of his professional career. From Associated Press
Clippers Talk It Out, Take It Out on the Nuggets, 121-119 By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In This Event, Maybe This Time No News Will Be Good News By Shav Glick
Miami Beats San Diego State in a Rout, 63-17 : Nonconference: Torretta passes for 310 yards and a touchdown for the Hurricanes. Injury keeps Faulk sidelined. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida State Buries Rival Florida, 45-24 : Nonconference: Third-ranked Seminoles will be rooting for Florida to beat Alabama in SEC title game. From Associated Press
Majors Receives a Victorious Sendoff : SEC: Tennessee defeats Vanderbilt, 29-25, in Volunteer coach's final regular-season game. From Associated Press
Mississippi Holds Off Mississippi State, 17-10 : SEC: Ole Miss stops intrastate rival three times inside 10-yard line in final 2:30 of the game. From Associated Press
Grambling Comes Back to Win Bayou Classic, 30-27 From Associated Press
Family Tradition at Quarterback Is Passed On at Houston : Southwest: Jimmy Klingler puts up numbers like his brother (613 yards, 7 touchdowns) in 61-34 victory over Rice. From Associated Press
Fresno State Cruises Against Texas El Paso : WAC: The Bulldogs get 537 yards of offense and prepare for the Freedom Bowl with a 43-18 rout. From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Canadiens Slip at Home, 6-5 From Associated Press
Same Old Story: Couples Wins Big Money : Skins Game: He earns $130,000 on first nine holes, continuing a lucrative streak. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Cross-Country From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
In the men's opener at Sestriere, Italy, Kjetil-Andre... From Staff and Wire Reports
Glenn, Hackett Pace USC Victory
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Purdue Upsets Connecticut in the Tipoff Classic, 73-69 From Associated Press
UCLA Wins Volleyball Rematch By Paul Mcleod
Melbourne Defeats Loyola Marymount
NCAA WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS : Cal to Meet Stanford in Title Match By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Hart Boys and Agoura Girls Prove Too Much By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maier, Aamodt Post World Cup Victories From Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. to Cabo Is a Breeze for Victoria By Rich Roberts
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Matriarch Might Prove the Key By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owner of Unbridled, '90 Derby Winner, Dies Staff and Wire Reports
SDSU's Hope Dissolves into Disgrace By Dave Distel
Hurricanes Blow Away Aztecs : College football: Torretta passes for 310 yards, and Miami scores 35 third-quarter points to win, 63-17. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Volleyball Playoffs
STATE CROSS-COUNTRY MEET : Glusac, Cox Reach Goals in the Championships By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pt. Loma Nazarene Wins Triton Tipoff Championship
Prep Football Spotlight : Facts, Figures And Comments From Last Week's Games COMPILED BY ROB FERNAS, DUANE PLANK, CAP CAREY AND MITCH POLIN
STATE VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Laguna Beach Avenges Loss, Outlasts Poway By Rick Hazeltine
Peninsula Girls Finish Fourth at State Meet By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Corona del Mar Fights Off Upset Bid by Torrance Girls By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morningside Tries to Repeat Its Title Feat : Boys: The Monarchs return the area's best player and have plenty in reserve as they vie for another Division III championship. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Miami Coach Erickson Receives Death Threat By Scott Miller
Hurricanes Fired Up by Luginbill's Words By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Villa's 107-Yard Return Sparks San Pasqual From a Times Staff Writer
Westbrook, El Camino Blow Whistle on Kearny By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carey Gets 288 Yards to Propel Mt. Carmel By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong Second Half Carries Orange Glen By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kentucky Derby Winner Lil E. Tee a Breed Apart : Horse racing: Many Triple Crown race winners end their 3-year-old seasons in retirement. But colt's undistinguished family history convinces owners to let the injured horse try a comeback on the track. From Associated Press
Hart's Boys, Agoura's Girls Claim State Titles : Prep cross-country: Wilson gives Chargers individual title; Hoover's Casillas, Nordhoff's Bockel also prevail. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cassidy Criticizes NCAA Limits on Off-Season Drills By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Becalmed : Cost of Windsurfing and Its Image as a Sport for 'Daredevils' Cause Participation to Level Off By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL STATE TOURNAMENT : Nordhoff Sweeps Past Carpinteria By David Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / STEVE ELLING : Crescenta Valley Showed Its Resolve to Maintain Control of Game By Steve Elling
A Crash Course Propels Westlake Past Kauai Foe By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREVIEW CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE WOMEN : Good Recruiting Class Spawns Optimism By Kennedy Cosgrove, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skip the School, Pay the Price : Lessons Are Imperative for the Novice Windsurfer Who Doesn't Want to Wind Up All Wet By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Valley Stays Unbeaten in Women's Basketball
Roundup
Corona del Mar Comes Back From Brink to Beat Torrance By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS : Ocean View Wins Division II Title, No Doubt About It By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Roundup
ROUNDUP : Laguna Beach Wears Down Poway to Reach State Semifinals By Rick Hazeltine
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Late Goal Beats Cypress in Women's Soccer Playoff By Steve Kresal
Woods, Booth Are Eliminated in First Round of Junior Golf From Associated Press
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : CCI Picks Up Consolation Title in Tournament
Spotlight / Saturday's Games At A Glance : Heisman Muddle By Elliott Almond
Hearst Makes Run at Heisman Trophy : Rivalry: Georgia running back gains 169 yards, scores three touchdowns in 31-17 victory over Georgia Tech. From Associated Press
Spotlight / Saturday's Games At A Glance : Some Celebration
THE NBA /MARK HEISLER : Clippers Seem to Be Dropping the Ball on Turnover By Mark Heisler
NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks Give Bulls, Jordan the Lowdown in 112-75 Rout From Associated Press
Miller Scores 57 as Pacers Win, 134-122 From Associated Press
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Game Survived by Skin of Its Teeth By Mal Florence
Murphy Goes Out With Loss to UNLV : Big West: Retiring coach retains his sense of humor after Titans turn a 10-0 lead into a 33-16 setback. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Future in Question, Titans Prepare for the Worst By Mike Penner
At the Board or With Ball, Garcia Handles Pressure By Barbie Ludovise, \o7 Barbie Ludovise's column appears Wednesday, Friday and Sunday\f7
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Los Alamitos, Esperanza Will Be Home Teams
Smith's Next Goal: Self-Preservation? By Mike Downey
Owners to Talk to Schott : Baseball: The executive council will meet by phone Tuesday to discuss allegations of racism against the chief officer of the Reds. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lot of Game's Tradition Is Listening to the Blarney By Jim Murray
Raiders, Chargers Warm to the Task With Turnarounds : Pro football: Both teams began 0-4, but they will play at San Diego with the winner thinking about the playoffs. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams May Employ a 'Prevent Offense' Against the Vikings : Pro football: Central Division-leading Minnesota's defense has been 'unbelievable,' scoring six touchdowns in the last four games. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brooks Has Flu, but He Still Makes Trojans Look Sick By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Johnson, Numbers Don't Add Up : Trojans: USC quarterback throws for personal bests in passes, completions and yardage, but he would gladly trade his statistics for a victory. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As the Game Clock Ticks, Carter Clicks : Notre Dame: Defensive back gives up reception that could have cost the Irish a victory, but his interception with 10 seconds left preserves it. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Murphy Goes Out With Loss to UNLV : Big West: The Cal State Fullerton coach is still able to find humor at the end of a 33-16 setback. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
A New Ballgame : California Connection Helps Texas Arlington Win Titles as Collegiate Wheelchair Basketball Grows By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Matter of Principle : Chargers' Richards Isn't Afraid to Speak His Mind By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bowl Picture
MAGAZINE
DUTY CALLS : 'Round Midnight, One Never Knows Who Might Be on the Other End of the Line By Wanda Coleman
Dish
L.a. Speak By Kathleen Moloney
THE SCENE : The Young and the Rest Home By R. Daniel Foster
SCHOOL DAYS : Rhythm and Shoes By Terry Murphy
CLOSE-UP : The Commuter and the Deep Blue Sea By Bill Manson
STYLE : FASHION : Stealing the Show By Jill Sokolec
STYLE : DESIGN : From Trash to Treasures By Barbara Thornburg
STYLE : LOOKS : Raising Eyebrows By Lesa Sawahata
STYLE : STYLEMAKER : Power Landscaping By Susan Gordon
RESTAURANT : A BISTRO REVERIE : Wherein an Apparition Appears With Some Exceedingly French Opinions By Ruth Reichl
The Wine List By Dan Berger
Bedeviling the GOP : With 'Stealth' Candidates, Tight Discipline and Cash, the Religious Right Dominated the Republican Agenda. Now, the Battle's On for the Party's Soul -- and Its Future. By \o7 Michael D'Antonio Is A New York-based Writer Whose Last Article For This Magazine Dealt With The Crisis In Children'S Health Care. His Most Recent Book, "Heaven On Earth," Was Published Earlier This Year By Crown. \f7 and Michael D'Antonio
Unmasking Chris Burden : His Art Has Always Challenged the Rules; For a While, So Did His Antics. Now, L.A.'s Notorious Bad-Boy Artist Has Settled Down. Or Has He? By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 Kristine McKenna frequently writes about art for The Times\f7
THE DNA WARS : Touted as an infallible method to identify criminals, DNA matching has mired courts in a vicious battle of expert witness. By Edward Humes, \o7 Edward Humes is the author of "Murderer With a Badge," published this month by Dutton. He won a 1989 Pulitzer Prize for specialized reporting while at the Orange County Register. \f7
TRAVEL
Two Airports That Work : London's Once-Dreaded Heathrow Isn't Perfect, But Much Improved By Colman Andrews, \o7 Andrews' Books to Go column appears biweekly in Travel. \f7
Two Airports That Work : Singaore's Changi Consistently Wins the Votes as World's Best By Carol Mccabe, \o7 McCabe is a reporter and book editor for the Providence (R.I.) Journal, and a frequent writer of travel articles\f7
TRAVEL INSIDER : For Hotel Bargains, Take a Trip Between Holidays : Accommodations: Places that are booked for New Year's often have many rooms available at discounted rates from Thanksgiving on. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Dresden Recaptures Some of Its Former Beauty : Like a phoenix, this former East German city has slowly risen from the ashes of World War II. By Beverly Beyer and Ed Rabey
A Charles Dickens of a Holiday Festival : Spirit of Christmas Past Keeps the Humbugs Away From Rochester, England By Christopher P. Baker, \o7 Baker is an Oakland-based free-lance writer\f7
Warsaw Hotel to Reopen After a 13-Year Closure By Kim Upton
California Corner By Mary Frances Smith
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