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What happened on December 07, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Elke Sommer Wins $2 Million From Zsa Zsa Gabor From Associated Press
Menendezes' Self-Defense Claim Hurt : Trial: Judge will not give jurors the option of outright acquittal. They will be told that brothers' claim could be grounds for a reduced manslaughter verdict. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Rams Cheerleader Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Case : Courts: Tracy Ann Donaho, accused of being a cocaine courier for cornerback Darryl Henley, has said she thought she was ferrying large sums of cash for him. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slipping Into the Marina : Boats: With the depressed economy, the character of the live-aboard clientele at Marina del Rey has changed. Many clandestinely make their dockside homes on creaky vessels and duck residency fees. JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Plays the Turncoat on Ireland : After sweet-talking the Irish vote, he follows Bush's policy, even as Britain changes its tune. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
Small Victory for Home Business : Zoning: Exemption is granted to rule against commercial ventures in homes. Fear of disruption counters need for jobs and revenue. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Pet Giveaway Retooled Amid Concern Over Abuse
Hitler and Guns
Interstate 5 Stretch to Be Closed for Construction
Suspect Killed After Church Bingo Robbery SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Commander Discounts Rumors of Closure, Cuts at Point Mugu Base J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1,000 Grieve for Shooting Victims at Latest Services : Mourning: For second consecutive day, friends, family and strangers attend church rites for three of four slain in last week's rampage. FRED ALVAREZ and MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON MEDICINE : Nurses Have Had It With Sexism : The AMA is taking a nasty tack in fighting nursing's more autonomous role in post-reform health-care. SUZANNE GORDON and JUDITH SHINDUL-ROTHSCHILD, Suzanne Gordon is the author of "Prisoners of Men's Dreams" (Little, Brown, 1991). Judith Shindul-Rothschild is an assistant professor at Boston College School of Nursing. and
Yaroslavsky Expected to Seek Edelman's Seat : Politics: The councilman has scheduled a news conference for today. Entering the supervisorial race is a foregone conclusion, analysts say. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Nervous Countdown on Trade
PLATFORM : Remember Bosnia? CRAIG BROSCOW is the executive assistant at International Medical Corps, a Los Angeles-based relief organization.
Countywide : Commuters Take New Train Route MARTIN MILLER
Countywide : County to Consider Awarding 2 Grants GEOFF BOUCHER
Katz to Speak on Crime and Economy GEOFFREY MOHAN
More Funds Expected for Health Benefits TINA DAUNT
PLACENTIA : Mayor to Run for Dornan's House Seat DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
OXNARD : City Defends Plan to Streamline Panels PATRICK McCARTNEY
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City to Hold Annual Holiday Parade
New Raznick Plan Scales Back Housing Development : Thousand Oaks: City rejected original 92-home proposal as too dense. Zukowski remains concerned because of location near wetlands. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waste That Never Really Goes Away : County ends 15-year effort to avoid upgrading water treatment plant for Santa Monica Bay
Obituaries
City Pushes for New Police Academy Site in Westchester : Facilities: Department had sought land in Sylmar. But taking over an existing building would be less expensive and speed up LAPD expansion plans, officials say. JIM NEWTON and TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAX, Airlines Ordered to Exchange Data in Fee Dispute : Transportation: A federal judge tells airport officials to provide information about what costs were factored into the new, higher charges. A protracted conflict is seen. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Schools to Seek 4 Days for Bilingual Teacher Training
Ex-School Official Pleads Guilty to Fraud Counts
Adult-Business Law Closer to Approval : Ordinance: Santa Ana City Council tentatively OKs a proposal to further limit new sites in number and location. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fan Mail From a Flounder? Not Quite SCOTT HARRIS
RESEDA : RV Donor Gives Explorers a Lift JILL LEOVY
Judge Rules Hilbun Mentally Competent to Stand Trial : Courts: The former letter carrier is to appear for a preliminary hearing Jan. 22 in connection with March rampage that left two people dead and six hurt. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lock Up the Savings From Spending Cuts : Deficit: Here's a plan to keep House-Senate conferees from restoring pet programs. CHARLES E. SCHUMER, and BILL BREWSTER and CHET EDWARDS and JANE HARMAN, Reps. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), Bill Brewster (D-Okla.), Chet Edwards (D-Tex.) and Jane Harman (D-Marina del Rey) are authors of the Lock Box bill. and
Gravediggers Prepare Resting Place for a 'Real Good Cop' : Oxnard: Officer James O'Brien, slain in last week's rampage, will be buried next to his father. Thousands are expected to pay their respects today. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Dies as Car Plunges Off Freeway SCOTT HADLY
Ventura Jobs Office Reopens With Focus on Security JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHATSWORTH : Artist Selected for Metrolink Project JILL LEOVY
LOS ANGELES : Housing Project Rebuilding Expected to Start in Year
HUNTINGTON BEACH : On-Campus-Meeting Policy to be Discussed DEBRA CANO
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Teaming Up Against Gang Crime
OXNARD : New Charges Filed in Welfare Fraud Case DWAYNE BRAY
VAN NUYS : Locals Attend Asian Festival at Valley College JEFF SCHNAUFER
Bilingual Help
Founding Trustee of Rancho Santiago College District Resigns : Education: Carol Enos cites health reasons for her decision to step down from the board after 22 years. JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CHATSWORTH : Club's Fund Raising Tactic Is Alarming JILL LEOVY
Opposition Likely for Revised Reservoir Plan : Safety: The Laguna Beach County Water District board may reject the City Council's compromise package requiring a below-ground structure and replacement of the open space used. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Sign-Ups Begin for Citizen Academy JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Katz Says MTA Lacks Strategy on Transit : Government: Legislator who devised merger that created the agency says money, efficiency problems remain. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Woman Named to Senior Center Panel JAMES MAIELLA JR.
LOS ANGELES : Torres to Seek Greater Security at State Offices
Tune In Radio Viejo : Education: Elementary school students become broadcasters as they go on the air to report the weather on a South County FM station. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ritz-Carlton Sued by Guests Who Reported Theft
LA HABRA : Moratorium OKd on Nude Bar Permits MIMI KO
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : New Suspect Questioned in Child Molestations
COSTA MESA NEWPORT BEACH : Schools to Undergo Curriculum Audit BOB ELSTON
SEAL BEACH : Teamwork Reopens Fire-Damaged Walt's SHELBY GRAD
Couple Sentenced in White Supremacy Case : Courts: The North Hills man gets eight years and his wife three years and a month. They plan to appeal. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guilty Plea in Skinhead Weapon Case : Crime: In a deal with prosecutors, woman would get probation but submit to drug treatment. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Better to Be Loud, and Safe, Than Sorry : When a child is in peril, his or her silence is not golden
County Children's Service Employees Threaten to Strike : Labor: Wage dispute involves 2,300 social workers, mostly women. They claim they are paid 34% less than probation officers, mostly men, whose work requires similar skills. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Begins for Westlake Man Accused of 17 Rapes MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VW 4-Day Workweek
School Official in Harassment Case Returns to Work MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DOWNEY : Father, Son Plead Not Guilty in Attempt to Hire Hit Man
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Expansion of North Hills Project Sought : Development: The proposal asks that 715 more homes be allowed. A Santa Clarita hillside ordinance could block the plan. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deadbeat Dad Stands Accused Again JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : City Weighs Action on Code Violations DEBRA CANO
Davies to Remain as King Case Judge : Courts: A federal jurist says statements during officers' trial did not indicate bias. The ruling clears the way for lawsuit against city to proceed. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Mall Environmental Report Released J.E. MITCHELL
Private Eye's Sentencing in Death Delayed : Crime: The Van Nuys man, convicted of arranging the slaying of a prostitute, has been diagnosed with cancer. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : An Artful Way to Paint Out Graffiti JON NALICK
Making the Case Against Development in the Sepulveda Basin
GLENDALE : College Center Gives Adults A New Chance TOMMY LI
OXNARD : Group Wants City to Rename Street PATRICK McCARTNEY
Man Freed in Hunt for Molester : Investigation: Police had picked him up near school for questioning. More details are promised on another man still being held in the case. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making A Difference In Your Community : Center Dresses Poor Children in New Clothes REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTMINSTER : Mobile Home Park Study Session Today BERT ELJERA
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Husband, Wife Sentenced in Weapons Sales Case
LA PALMA : Council to Consider Limiting Garage Sales MARTIN MILLER
LA HABRA : Council Chooses Cheverton as Mayor MIMI KO
Santa Ana OKs Ban on Civic Center Homeless Encampments : Law: The courts have temporarily barred officials from enforcing an earlier anti-camping ordinance. The City Council approved the new restrictions on a 6-1 vote. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dana Point : 7 City Volunteers Get VIPS Treatment FRANK MESSINA
FILLMORE : Students Get the Picture on Smoking Risks MAIA DAVIS
Search Still On for Private Plane That Did Not Return : Missing: Pilot and Brea woman, who were on trip to Nevada, had failed to come back Friday as scheduled. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Vacant School Board Seat to Be Discussed SHELBY GRAD
Suit Accuses Landlords of Discrimination : Housing: The filing alleges that managers and owners at more than 3,000 Valley apartments were biased against African Americans. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentencing Puts Ouderkirk Back in Spotlight : Courts: Judge will mete out punishment today to assailants in Denny beating. Most observers say he is strict and is likely to come down hard on Damian Williams. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Floating' Tax on Oil
MISSION HILLS : Hospital Reaches Out to Latino Community GEOFFREY MOHAN
ANAHEIM : Officer's Dream Rides on Ranch TERRY SPENCER
BURBANK : Equestrian Center Launches Toy Drive ED BOND
Metrolink Offers Free Holiday Passes SARA CATANIA
Obituaries
GLENDALE : Resource Center for Agriculture Opens TOMMY LI
STUDIO CITY : Zone Change Plan Opposed at Hearing SCOTT GLOVER
El Sereno and 710 Freeway Gap
Buford Wins Mayor's Job; New Members Join Council : Ventura: The former Chamber of Commerce leader is handed the gavel after months of behind-the-scenes wrangling. Measures lobbied hard on her own behalf until the vote. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Milken Teaching Finance at UCLA
New Traffic Laws to Make Life Busier for Police : Safety: The three most significant measures will affect riders in pickup trucks, children on bicycles without helmets and young people who drink and drive. TERRY SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Police-Fire Merger? Oxnard Tried It Once Before : Services: The city consolidated the departments in 1986. Two years later, the experiment was cut short. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Forsee a Model Program in City's SRO : Costa Mesa Village, the County's 1st Such Project, Is Already Home to 15 Low-Income Tenants WILLSON CUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Rainbow Man' to Go to Trial Over Stink Bomb Charges DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Behind the 'Lani Guinier Mask' : Politics: Months after her nomination ordeal, she says the public still doesn't know who she really is. BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Joins Fight for 'Environmental Justice' : Pollution: Minority communities are armed with new tools from capital. Use of Civil Rights Act encouraged. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Dueling Cults in China : Mao and Deng symbolize ideological purity versus capitalist-tinged reform in the Communist nation's latest political wars. Deng's failing health and a Maoist anniversary add urgency to the debate. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biological Father Denied Custody; Waited Too Long, High Court Says MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
National Agenda : Battle Lines Redrawn in Russia : Yeltsin's victory over the old Parliament opened new political schisms. Thirteen parties compete for voters. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
400 Go Out on a Limb for Hoag Hospital KATHRYN BOLD
Next Step : Front-Runner Sends Chile a Reassuring Message : Eduardo Frei isn't charismatic and he promises no surprises. Amid economic progress and stability, he seems to be just what Chileans want. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRUSSELS : A Touchy Issue
Arafat Tells Christopher His Woes, Asks Intervention : Diplomacy: PLO chairman cites fears that Israel will rethink Arab self-government promises. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians' Ballot Choices
Astronauts Swap Hubble Cameras in Swift Work ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
GENEVA : Which Deadline?
Palestinian Gunmen Kill 2 More Israelis : Mideast: Victims are father and son. Three more sons are wounded in worst attack of escalating series in the West Bank. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., EC Reportedly Are Near a Settlement on Farm Subsidies From Associated Press
2 Key German Trials Take Surprise Turns DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : Smoke Fouls Fowls' Arteries ASSOCIATED PRESS
Profile : Colombian Leftists Pin Hopes on Ex-Guerrilla : Few expect Navarro to be voted president. But if he makes a good showing, he could be pivotal in politics. STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Durenberger Indictment Is Dismissed From a Times Staff Writer
Documentary : No 'Photo Ops' or Jogs for This Candidate : Parliament hopeful Kovalev barnstorms Russia's heartland the old-fashioned way, without pretension. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philippine Storm Kills 21 Associated Press
First Lady Unveils 'Funky' Holiday Ornaments for White House Trees From Associated Press
Slaying Prompts Call for 1-Day Russian Bankers Strike : Crime: Today's shutdown aims to prod authorities to crack down on violence against financial institutions. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspected Mexico Drug Kingpin Arrested : Crime: He is captured in Tijuana. Authorities say he belongs to mob implicated in airport shootout that left Roman Catholic cardinal, 6 others dead. JUANITA DARLING and SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Advisers Are Said to Oppose Clemency for Convicted Spy Pollard From the Associated Press
Reno Set to 'Defang' Internal Watchdog of Her Department RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan for Sylmar Police Academy Faces New Rival JIM NEWTON and TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Threatened Jays Scrub Florida Park Plan : Maybe birds took up residence after the bush was cleared for surveyors. That still leaves city officials in shock. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Environment : RETURN OF THE MONARCHS : For eons, millions have migrated each year to Mexico. But now, logging threatens to relegate them to the history books. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Three-Time Loser' Bid Supported by Lungren : Crime: Initiative would require anyone convicted of a third violent felony to face life in prison. O.C.'s Umberg will offer a bill to achieve the same end. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C. Marvin Brewer; Water Company Executive
1 Killed, 20 Injured as Bombs Explode on 5 Trains in India JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting a Premium on Trust : Insurance: In the struggle to rebuild after the recent fires, many homeowners must rely on the word of insurers. Some have become wary after riding a roller coaster of emotions. REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Scouts Decision Goes Against Atheists, Agnostics : Discrimination: The Supreme Court ruling has only limited significance. It will not have an impact on three cases in the Southland. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Three-Time Loser' Bid Backed by Lungren : Crime: Attorney general supports initiative. Proposal would require anyone convicted of a third felony to face at least 25 years in prison. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEXICO CITY : Nominating a Shoo-In
Welfare Reform Plan to Seek Lid on Aid to Teens RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JOHANNESBURG : Big Week in S. Africa
Clinton Meets With Aristide, Haiti Premier DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Warn of Widespread Disruption by Volcanoes : Climate: Huge eruptions would release gases and ash, damaging crops and affecting air travel routes. Such events occur about once every 100 years, scientists say. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Priest Gets 18-Year Term for Sex Abuse at 5 Parishes ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Hunting a Mysterious Deer Killer : Scientists and game wardens are tracking an elusive quarry. In one of the animal world's biggest whodunits, they seek clues to the deadly virus believed to have claimed thousands of animals. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Paths of 3 Giant Defense Firms Varied, Challenging : Industry: 'Conversion' means different things to wary workers. How Hughes, Northrop and Litton are coping. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Hunted in Slaying of Wife, Girl Near Idyllwild : Violence: The bodies are found in a house fire in Riverside County mountain hamlet. The suspect was in the midst of a divorce attributed to his alleged spousal abuse. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Goodfriend; Civic Leader, Philanthropist MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW: ESSAYS : A 'Race Man' Speaks to All Who'll Listen : WHAT BLACK PEOPLE SHOULD DO NOW: Dispatches From Near the Vanguard by Ralph Wiley ; One World/Ballantine Books, $22, 374 pages VERONICA CHAMBERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VISION of MERCY PAT MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Insurance Top Concern for Laguna Fire Victims : Rebuilding: Residents of neighborhood assess coverage and compile comprehensive lists of pre-blaze property. REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices to Rule on State Death Penalty : Punishment: Law is challenged in Supreme Court for not giving jurors enough guidance when considering capital cases. Decision leaves California system in doubt. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Field of Dreams : Little Krakow? A Film Studio? Tustin Finds No Lack of Ideas for How to Use a Blimp Facility That's for Sale. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Scouts Settle in Pledge Dispute MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mellon Bank to Buy Dreyfus Corp. for $1.7 Billion JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parolee Says He Killed Girl After Deputies Left RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Aluminum Sporting Goods Still a Gold Mine for Easton : Equipment: Valley firm started a revolution in 1946 with its arrow. It has gained international acclaim for quality products. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Aide to CBS Chief to Go, Possibly to White House
New Owners Try to Fix Whittled-Down Holiday Hardware : Retailing: Former managers pick up the pieces at stores in Valencia and Simi Valley. They'll continue to stress service and convenience. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
T-Bond Yields Fall With Drop in Oil Prices From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Robertson May Open Bidding Battle for Network JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Domestic Market Share
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Applying Ice to the Problem Reuters
Independent Telemedia Sells Remaining Assets
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
SBA Disaster Aid Still Available to Business Owners in Fire Areas
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Again Cut Fares for Holiday Travel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Syncor Enters New Pact With Du Pont-Merck
Home Sales Rebound in November, but Prices Fall : Property: A total of 944 houses and condos changed hands, up 22% from last year. The average price of a single-family home fell 12% to $240,400. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
T-Bond Yields Fall With Drop in Oil Prices : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TMM Is Holding Talks to Restructure Debt
Ex-Chief Gates Is Back on the Case Bloomburg Business News
Survey Sees More Erosion in Retirees' Health Benefits From Associated Press
Dole Food to Cut 60 Jobs in Sales, Marketing Merger
UAL Offers Majority Stake Plan to Unions : Airlines: Employee ownership would increase if the company stock reached certain levels. Talks continue today. RICHARD M. WEINTRAUB and FRANK SWOBODA, THE WASHINGTON POST
Domestic Producers Seek Oil Import Curbs From Reuters
Terminal Data Loses $2.4 Million in Fourth Quarter
Premiere Radio Acquires 9 Program Networks
Ventura County's Job Market Languishes Jack Searles
Payless Chief to Head Merged Drugstore Chains GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pleasant Travel Service Looks for Boost in Mexico Tours Jack Searles
TECHNOLOGY : NASA Conference Should Help Launch Defense Conversion Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Newhall Land to Build ITT Facility in Valencia
Cytocare Says It May Split Into Separate Entities : Management: Officials say they are considering spinoffs, joint ventures and other moves. Company stock rises sharply. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Insurer Fans Debate Over Association Fire Fee : Woodland Hills: Tiny Crusader Insurance Co. protests Fair Plan's assessment policy, saying firms are penalized for business in the inner city. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough L.A. Permit Process Puts Miami in Focus for Fashion Photography BRUCE HOROVITZ
Poll Faults Banks on Minority Mortgages : Financing: Advocacy group's survey adds fuel to the criticism as government prepares to toughen redlining laws. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Hint at Compromise on Rice, Major GATT Obstacle DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Realtors Win One in Battle Over Multiple Listing Access Ron Galperin
Ingram Micro to Add 600 Jobs, Expand N.Y. Plant
Suit by Allergan Shareholders Dismissed : Courts: Federal judge disallows their claim that the Irvine company overstated its business prospects. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit Offers Alternative to Electric Cars : Pollution: Auto makers suggest quicker, but not total, cut in emissions. Critics see an attack on battery-power efforts. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JDL's Document Plotter Sales Volume Doubles Jack Searles
Consumers' Rx: Fewer Prescription Drugs : Health: The trend to make more medicines available over-the-counter is expected to accelerate with the pressure to reduce care costs. MARIANN CAPRINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bank-Mutual Fund Mergers: What You Need to Know Q&A KATHY KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reborn on the Bayou : Tartikoff Creates 2nd Career From Base in New Orleans ALAN CITRON
SPORTS
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Basketball
Canadian Synchronized Swimmer Finally Gets Olympic Gold Medal Associated Press
Pro Football Daily Report : Rams STEVEN HERBERT
New Kids Great for Granddaddy JIM MURRAY
Strawberry's Status in Doubt as He Goes on Special Waivers ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockies Re-Sign Galarraga From Staff and Wire Reports
Panthers Slip Back After Fast Start : Hockey: Weird incidents slow team, which enters game against Ducks with one-point advantage. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 1 Los Alamitos Has Another Sunset Team on Its Horizon
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Jaeger Regains Confidence Against Bills STEVE SPRINGER
College From Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. UNIVERSITY BEAT / WENDY WITHERSPOON : Seedings Weaken Volleyball Tournament WENDY WITHERSPOON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Lions Fire Offensive Coordinator, Drop Peete Behind Kramer and Ware Associated Press
Success in Football Is Merely Warm-Up Drill for This Athlete TIM KAWAKAMI
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Marina
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : No. 3 Michigan Cruises, 78-60 From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Rockies Re-Sign Galarraga From Staff and Wire Reports
Smith Helps Cowboys Hold Off the Eagles : Pro football: His 57-yard gain in the fourth quarter sets up a touchdown as Dallas struggles for 23-17 victory. From Associated Press
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Football DANA HADDAD
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Conlan Out for Game Against Saints T.J. SIMERS
New Style Hasn't Slowed Rancho Santiago's Padgett STEVE KRESAL
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Football STEVE ELLING
PREP SOCCER : El Toro Tops San Clemente to Advance at Tournament
His Best Shot : Anatoli Semenov Has Become Offensive Force for Mighty Ducks ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injuries Have Put Rams at Disadvantage All Season T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faulk Expected to Leave Aztecs and Join NFL GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP BASKETBALL : Warnick, Punto Spark Trabuco Hills Over South Torrance
The Good Son : 49er Lineman Harris Barton Discovers What Really Matters Is His Father BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : He Leaves New York--and Tyson--Behind TIM KAWAKAMI
Kim Coleman
Binh Tran
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Esperanza
The Biggest Game Will Be Decided in Bigger Stadium ERIC SHEPARD
Dionne Gives Canadiens' Victory From Associated Press
Roster Shows Ram Injuries Cut Too Deep T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Santa Margarita
NBA ROUNDUP : Jazz Holds Off the Knicks, 103-96 From Associated Press
Fight Over Managing De La Hoya Costs Bout TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER / JULIE CART : Does Rothenberg Really Have to Be Involved With Everything ? JULIE CART
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Santa Ana
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Football
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Lower Ratings No Cause for Alarm HELENE ELLIOTT
VALLEY ROUNDUP : Blunt Accepts a Scholarship to Notre Dame STEVE ELLING
Raider's Knee Injury Still a Question Mark STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Corona del Mar
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Choosing Right Women's Soccer Coach Is Crucial JOHN WEYLER
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : El Dorado
BOYS' SOCCER '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Corona del Mar's Boyce Is Used to Being a Marked Man DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Special Christmas' Set at Autry Museum
Special Tickets Offered for Culture Clash Show
A Westside 'Celebration' LYNNE HEFFLEY
RECOLLECTIONS : Frank Zappa: A Maverick Pied Piper : Pop music: An unlikely meeting with a rock star reveals the musical genius with an activist goal for kids. DANIEL SCHORR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES: Daniel Schorr is senior news analyst for National Public Radio
ART /CATHY CURTIS : Millennium's End Through a Lens, Darkly : 25 Photo-Artists Chronicle Society's Ills as They See Them in Contemporary Art Center Exhibit CATHY CURTIS
Weekend Box Office : 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Sweeps Up Film-Goers DAVID J. FOX
JAZZ REVIEW : Gene Harris: He Aims to Entertain--and He Succeeds : The pianist's quartet delivers engagingly melodic songs in an evening at Orange Coast College that's intended strictly for pleasure. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
McClinton: Deep in His Heart Is Texas : Pop music: The sound and tenacity he got from the Lone Star State have seen him through lean but artistically rewarding times. He'll play the Coach House tonight. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Delivers a Set for Insiders DON SNOWDEN
THEATER REVIEW : A Political Agenda in the Hands of Cutups : Satire: 'Carpa Clash' is clever, impassioned Chicano vaudeville with a knife's edge at the Mark Taper Forum. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
THEATER REVIEW : Shades of Naturalism in CSF's 'Blue Leaves' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Director to Appear at Screening of Works
Q&A WITH NAOMI JUDD : 'The Stage Was My Home, My Church' ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Milford Haven' Takes On Life of Its Own : Radio: Mara Purl's mix of a soap-opera format, environmentalism and fascination with a small California town is a hit in Britain. Now it might find a home in Canada. MARLANE W. McGARRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
She's So Hollywood--and Proud of It : Movies: 'Demolition Man's' Sandra Bullock says she's as 'shallow as anybody,' but don't let her wackiness fool you. There's a method to her madness. BRUCE NEWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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