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What happened on December 10, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Review : 'Act 2': Singing Nuns Reach for High Notes By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Walking the 'Boulevard' With a Cinephile By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Andrew's Amazing Technicolor 'Sunset' : Techno and Acting Wonders Abound, but Characters' Humanity Suffers By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
MOVIE REVIEW : Race, Class and City Find Connection in 'Separation' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Cool Epic for an Implacable Apache By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bank Robber' Can Pull Off Heist but It Can't Buy Love By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Great North' Festival an Ambitious Undertaking : The event is a fund-raiser for a proposed theater that would showcase short films. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wayne's World 2' a Worthy Successor By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Silver Grille: It's Hard to Join the Club By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Ailey Troupe Marks 35th Anniversary By Robert Greskovic, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Grateful Dead Delivers a Focused Show By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Houston Tops Off Record Night With Show's Highlight By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Bandleaders Offer Mixed Set By Leonard Feather
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cooking 'Colors' Seasons Traditional Yule : The format was simple--a mix of solos and duets, carols and hits--but the results were impressive. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Importance of Letting 'Earnest' Be : A broad, uneven (but good-looking) revival at the Long Beach Playhouse can't improve on Oscar Wilde's wit and charm. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Joseph': Dream Come True of Pure Fun : Golden West College's version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic is a wigged-out, retro fantasy. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Finding New Dimensions at LACMA Fest By Josef Woodard
TV REVIEWS : 'Copperfield': Uneasy Shift to Animal World By Charles Solomon
TV REVIEWS : 'Christmas Album' Rests on Tradition By Chris Willman
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Wherefore Art Thou Christmas? : SOC Culls Yuletide Sonnets, Scenes That Shakespeare Cast in Small Roles By Jan Herman
Media Sport: Trashing of the Innocent By Howard Rosenberg
TELEVISION Another Contract, She Inked: Angela Lansbury... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dawn Steel, Turner Exec, or Dawn Steel, Mayor's Choice? : Movies: Trade papers say she'll head both Turner Pictures and a mayoral task force. Only one is a done deal, she says, and there's no conflict anyway. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ ALBUM REVIEW : Saxophonist Takes Lead in Two Quintets By Leonard Feather
Phil Collins' Remark Causes Buzz at Billboard Awards By Chris Willman
Some Tips About Shopping for a VCR By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jennings' Boxed Set: The 'Daddy' of Fine Vocals By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
National Video Rentals : People Want to Watch 'Sliver' By Dennis Hunt
Becoming an Old Hand at the 'Young Messiah' : Pop music: Gospel star Sandi Patti is back for the fourth time when the tour comes to Anaheim tonight. Her latest album reflects the changes in her personal life. By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The BoDeans Simply Do What Comes Naturally : Roots rock: The hook-laden 'Go Slow Down' still features tight, clear harmonies and traditional instrumentation but with a new lyrical consciousness. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Carey Closing on Snoop Dogg's Tail By Dennis Hunt
Collections Even a Dirty Rat Will Love By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First-Class Works on Top 10 CD List By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commission Clears Bill Press' KFI Show : Broadcasting: Board denies Republicans' charge that the Democratic Party chairman's radio program constitutes a campaign contribution. Next target: his KCOP-TV spots. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Telecommunications Free-for-All Will Need Tough Cop : Regulators: The state PUC must make sure the coming new Information Age will benefit both consumers and providers. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Looking for Big Gains From GATT : Trade: From agribusiness to computer business to movie business, California has the most at stake. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Seeks Takeover of Newport Investment Firm : Probe: Investors have sued Kenneth Sarvak to recover money. An audit of investors' account indicated a shortage. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Ruling Hands QVC Big Win in Battle for Paramount : Merger: Delaware justices find that company's board acted improperly in pursuing only 'friendly' offer from Viacom. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BeGATTing an End to Food Fight Era : Accord Would Help Keep Importers Such as Trader Joe's Out of Trade Tiff Crossfire By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Game Executives Aren't Kidding Around With Ratings System : Entertainment: A coalition of 100 industry leaders tells Senate of plan to self-regulate sex and violence in products. By Amy Harmon and Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Alleging Age Bias Gets $1 Million : Lawsuit: Salesman, 49, charged that Automatic Data Processing divided his O.C. territory even though he was one of the top workers. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blue Shield to Cut Some Doctor Payments : Health care: The reduction of up to 4.5% in several health plans follows a similar move by Blue Cross. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Ranks Paine Webber, Prudential Last By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tech Issues Put Drag on Stocks; Dow Falls 4.75 : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quality Systems Wins Contract for Job at Louisiana Hospital
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Energy Plan Designed to Stem Job Losses, Spur Production By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price Increases Held in Check by Plunging Costs for Energy From Associated Press
Fees Collected for Bad Checks Called Excessive : Banking: Consumer group accuses financial institutions of 'price gouging.' Fee is easy to avoid, industry says. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tech Issues Put Drag on Stocks; Dow Falls 4.75 : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Club Laguna Complex Sold: The 421-unit Club Laguna...
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tokos Medical President to Resign Dec. 31 : Transition: Craig T. Davenport directed the company while its pregnancy monitoring device was questioned. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraud Ring Targets BofA Accounts By Denise Gellene
Irvine Sensors Will Supply Spacecraft Parts
HMO Enrollments in Upward Spiral, Survey Shows From Associated Press
Andy Vajna Returns to the Front Lines : Movies: Efforts by the founder of Cinergi seem to be paying off as 'Tombstone' heralds a batch of big-budget film releases. By Alan Citron
MGM, UA to Make 20 Pictures a Year, New Managers Promise : Movies: Proof is to emerge next spring with several releases. Top talent is involved. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Handelman Is Leaving Fox After 19 Years
* TV: Cable giant Tele-Communications Inc. and Mexico's... By John Lippman
Tv Facts
Hits Magazine Rumor of the Week
That GM Stock You Bought in '65 Is About to Pay Off By Tom Petruno
CMS Enhancements Names New Top Management Team By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Prostitution Fight Divides Officials : Crime: Councilman's effort targets 11 Sepulveda Boulevard motels. Police and others call reports of problems exaggerated. By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Groups' Free Use of Vans to End : Recovery: Agencies have become dependent on vehicles provided to RLA by GM and Hughes. But donors point out that the deal was only for a year. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Accuses Therapist of Using Channeling, Exorcism : Health: Social worker allegedly said she drew a 'huge angry rat' out of a patient's back and that it turned into a snake when she hit it. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Urges Leniency for Lyle Menendez : Courts: Attorney asks jurors to consider his 'pain' and not judge him harshly because of his earlier lies and free-spending ways. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courting Fame May Have Landed Suspect in Court : Crime: Cable TV host and his father are charged with trying to arrange slaying of girl who accused him of rape. Young man's lawyer says he is the victim. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coach Points Inmates Toward New Goals : Youth: Glenn Bell's football program at Camp Kilpatrick offers a way to learn discipline and gain self-esteem. By Tom Connolly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seeworthy Vessel : The Lady Washington Replica Harkens to Navigation's Days of Yore By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of Sales Tax Urged to Pay Jail Debt : Simi Valley: Mayor Stratton's proposal to cover booking fees with Proposition 172 revenues meets with skepticism. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jobs Office to Move From Shooting Site : Oxnard: The facility will reopen Monday with most of its employees on hand. No date is given for the relocation. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Mayor Names PR Executive as Communications Chief
LOS ANGELES : DWP Workers Jeer as Board Takes Up Pension Proposal
LOS ANGELES : LaToya's Remarks Have No Merit, Jackson Lawyer Says
PASADENA : Actor Todd Bridges Sent to Treatment Center for Year
LOS ANGELES : AIDS Project L.A. Names James Loyce as Director
VAN NUYS : Transient Gets Life Term for Sexual Assault, Torture
Beefed-Up Patrols Will Try to End Tradition of Tossing Out the Old By Marc Lacey
Now, kids, you give the nice people their freight train... By Steve Harvey
\o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.\f7
Musical to Add to Celebration of Hanukkah By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : Landlord Appeals Parking Restriction By Carlos V. Lozano
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Home Costume-Maker Cited for Labor Law Violation
THOUSAND OAKS : Public Works Chief Takes Malibu Job By Stephanie Simon
Holiday Parades Abound Saturday By Scott Hadly
SANTA PAULA : Former Resident Is Convicted of Fraud By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Former Fugitive Gets Jail in Molestation By Dwayne Bray
Ports Agree to Buy Rights of Way for Alameda Corridor : Transit: Officials hope accord will accelerate project that is expected to create 10,000 construction jobs and make region's two harbors the busiest in the world. By Greg Krikorian and Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doo-Dah Was Flat Financially : Finances: Founder says revamped parade drew small crowds and no profits. 'I gotta get a job,' he says as he considers fate of the event. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Probation Officer Held on Drug Charges : Narcotics: Officials believe the respected juvenile worker has been trafficking in cocaine for most of his career. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Warning Issued for Swells, High Tides By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : Koch Selected to Lead School Board By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Robber Linked to String of Crimes By Julie Fields
If you're tired of spending Christmas in the kitchen, or... By Michael Krikorian
Moorpark Trustees Consider Dropping Student Activity Fees : Education: Panel will study a new proposal to require groups and teams to make up the lost money through fund raising. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Taming the Monster: The Guns Among Us : The 200 million firearms already in circulation in America pose the biggest public-policy challenge ever
TRADE WATCH : GATT Drama
What's in a Name? In Russian Politics, Plenty : Elections: Three blocs vie for power. Will voters choose to 'throw the garbage out,' 'press and push' or bite the 'apple'? By Yuri Karash, \f7 and \o7 Yuri Karash has a Ph.D. from the Russian Academy of Science. He is working on his second doctorate at American University.
PERSPECTIVE ON VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA : How to Disarm the Thought-Police : We say we're sick of television, films and music that contaminate our society--so let's prove it. By Mario Cuomo, \o7 Mario Cuomo is the governor of New York. \f7
Bill Needs a Better Deal in Hollywood : Besides schmooze and cash, the Democrats could use creative video marketing. By Carl Kurlander, \o7 Carl Kurlander is a screenwriter whose credits include "St. Elmo's Fire." He produced the MTV commercials for candidate Richard Katz in this year's Los Angeles mayoral race. \f7
75 Evacuated in College Fire : Electrical Problems Believed to Have Caused Golden West Campus Blaze; No One Is Hurt By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayors Fling Wrench Into Plan for Base By Gebe Martinez and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
No Hantavirus Found in Mice in South County By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mothers of Two Infants Foil Child-Snatchers : Crime: A man and woman police believe are working together have struck twice in same Buena Park strip mall. They first compliment the babies and then try to take them, snatching one from a shopping cart. By Thuan Le and Terry Spencer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
If Sheriff Can't Lead Anti-Gang Fight, He Won't Join It By Dana Parsons
Countywide : Firm Barred From Selling In-Home Care By Geoff Boucher
Santa Ana : College Board Elects Maddox President By Jon Nalick
Countywide : Woman Accused of Worker Comp Fraud By Bob Elston
ORANGE : Hospital Holds 11th Triplet Reunion By Martin Miller
Group Explores Race, Economy, Violence By Mary Lou Pickel
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Economist Details Benefits of Seacliff By Robert Barker
IRVINE : Teams to Get Their Kicks --Indoors By Shelby Grad
IRVINE : Toy Fair to Raise Money for Schools By Shelby Grad
MISSION VIEJO : They Want--and Get--Their MVTV By Frank Messina
YORBA LINDA : City Approves Speed Humps on El Cajon By Danielle A. Fouquette
ANAHEIM : Police, Firefighters Parade for Charity By Terry Spencer
LAGUNA BEACH : Lenney Steps Down; Recalls City Troubles By Leslie Earnest
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Finalists Vying for College Presidency By Frank Messina
YORBA LINDA : Residents to Debate Street-Closing Plan By Danielle A. Fouquette
PLACENTIA : Runaway Is Found at Fitness Center By Danielle A. Fouquette
SOUTH COUNTY : Ho-Ho-Whole Lot of Holiday Activities By Frank Messina
Warnings Are Issued About Slides, Floods By Tracey Kaplan and Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Site of Boy's Death Was Due to Get Signal By Timothy Williams and Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Special Tax Districts May Help Pay for Fire Services By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Frame of Mind : Kinetoscope Maker Brings Era Flickering Back to Life By Kurt Pitzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seminar Addresses Holiday Diversity By Tommy Li
SAN FERNANDO : Historic Adobe Gets a Festive Christmas Look By Geoffrey Mohan
State Cites Costumer on Labor Violation By Hugo Martin
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Regulation of Vitamins by FDA Debated By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Life Term Imposed for Rape, Torture By Thom Mrozek
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Food, Toy Drive for Needy Under Way By Jeff Schnaufer
TARZANA : Volunteers Fill Gaps to Teach Gifted Students By Susan Byrnes
BURBANK : Actor Ordered Into Treatment Program By Thom Mrozek
GLENDALE : City Sues Oil Firm Over 1992 Fuel Spill By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Lockheed Turns Over 4.8-Acre Park to City By Ed Bond
CANOGA PARK : 2 Communities to Merge Chambers By Scott Glover
WOODLAND HILLS : Grant to Aid Single Parents at Pierce By Scott Glover
NORTHRIDGE : Trauma Center Seeks Volunteers By Rebecca Bryant
Valley Obituaries
Roberti Decides to Poll Voters About Supervisorial Candidacy
Plans for Saturn Car Dealership, Shopping Center Are Approved : Construction: Palmdale City Council, acting as redevelopment agency, endorses agreements. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Gets Life Without Parole for Sexual Assault, Torture : Crime: Judge calls offense 'one of the most horrible I have ever seen.' Defendant claimed drug-induced psychosis from ingesting cocaine. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Menendez Defense Hits at Claims of Greed Motive : Trial: Attorney says brothers had easy access to wealth before slayings. She urges jurors not to be biased against the rich. From Associated Press
PASADENA : Baltimore Looking at Police Chief Oliver
A Holiday Among the Pines : Christmas: Selling trees is a family tradition at some lots. A third-generation merchant says she likes the job because the shoppers are always happy. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Motorcycle Lover in Life--and Beyond : San Pedro: 1,500 bikers pay tribute to 'Wild Bill' Cottom, whose ashes now proudly rest in a fuel tank at the shop he founded. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Approval of Gun Club Would Be Wrong Message, Councilman Says : Inglewood: Curren Price says he is sick of violence and intends to vote against proposed zoning change for firing range. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prime Suspect in Slaying of 4 Prostitutes Identified : Crime: Police are searching for paroled convict Michael Hubert Hughes, who they say has a history of violence and sexual offenses. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actors Play Hockey Pros for Charity By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Wounded in Home by Intruders Is Identified
Injuries Fatal to Turkish Citizen Struck by Car By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAY EVENT : Drum Barracks' celebration offers a \o7 really \f7 old-fashioned Christmas. By Mary Helen Berg
The Palos Verdes Players will give six performances of...
Developer Convicted in Ex-Employee's Slaying : Courts: Millionaire Newport Beach businessman James N. Hood could get life in prison. The murder victim was acquitted of killing Hood's wife in 1990. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gates' Snub of Gang Plan Draws Ire : Crime: Supervisor Riley says he's disappointed by the lawman's refusal to join South County program. Sheriff's Department services 7 of the area's cities. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tougher Sentences for Arsonists Sought : Legislation: Assemblyman Ross Johnson says mandatory life terms, death penalties are warranted. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Of Representatives
Rector Resigns After Admitting to Sexual Misconduct By Jennifer Brundin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Doctors Visit Croatia
Living Wills
Terry Friedman
Buying Votes
College Athletics
Franciscan Sex Scandal
Statehood Vote for District of Columbia
INS Increases Orange County Bus Boardings By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Recovery a Year Off, Chapman Predicts : Economy: Even then, growth after 1994 won't match boom times of late 1980s, university's annual forecast says. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YEAR OF THE WOMAN: When Christine Diemer, director of the... By Dave Lesher and Richard Core and Jerry Hicks
Thousands Say Tearful Goodby to Polly Klaas By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Childhood a Casualty in Bosnia : Educated in a world of war, the young have become experts in tracking incoming fire. Many are racked by nightmares, but some try to hide fear or save food to ease their parents' worries. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : 51% Would Back Force Over N. Korea A-Arms By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Looking for Great Gains From GATT By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buildup of Fear Surrounds Schoolchildren in Valley : Crime: Public reaction to serial molester has created new problems for families, school officials and police. By Abigail Goldman and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Boards Become the Religious Right's New Pulpit : Education: Alliances of conservative Christian parents, political groups take control of panels, spark battles. By Elizabeth Shogren and Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Uneasy Russian Voters Badger Reformers as Election Nears By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Syria Agrees to Resume Peace Talks : Mideast: Assad reverses stance in exchange for Christopher's promise of summit with Clinton. Lebanon will also restart negotiations with Israel. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONELY GUYS: Latino culture emphasizes marriage and family... By Gary Gorman
A CROOK IS WATCHING: Federal agents are investigating the... By T. W. Mcgarry
State to Hike Office Security After Killings By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comet Chunks Expected to Rock Jupiter : Astronomy: Fragments will strike in July with massive force. Scientists say the huge planet's atmosphere may ripple, yielding clues to its interior structure. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Some Immune to AIDS, Study Hints : Health: Researchers find cases where blood shows no evidence of infection, although urine is HIV-positive. Others caution that significance of discovery is unclear. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Bilingual Warnings Rejected by Justices : Law: Drug firms do not have to print labels in other languages unless Legislature requires it, high court rules. Case involved a boy with Reye's syndrome who was given aspirin by his Spanish-speaking mother. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Star Power Beats Political Prestige in Waggish Poll By Patt Morrison
Health Plan Study Sees Savings, Job Losses : Benefits: California's fiscal analyst says Clinton proposal would save state and local governments $700 million a year. But cuts in low-wage employment are foreseen. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claims That Klaas Girl Was Stalked Investigated : Crime: Police and FBI agents are studying videotapes from store security cameras to see if the alleged kidnaper had followed Petaluma girl. From Associated Press
COMMERCE : Eager Chileans Take Heart From Passage of NAFTA : Pressure is growing for a free-trade agreement with the U.S. like Mexico's. And other Latin countries are getting in line. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIPLOMACY : Old Foes to Take Fresh Look at Kashmir Issue By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Given Mixed Grade on Human Rights By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin, EC Officials Sign Trade Declaration : Commerce: The Brussels accord puts Russia on a path that could lead to its membership in the European Community. By Richard Boudreaux and Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia 'Likely' to Join NATO Nations in '94 Exercises By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Warns of Civil War if New Charter Rejected Times Staff Writer
Banker in Iraq Loan Deal Gets 37 Months From Times Wire Services
Palestinian Farmer Killed; Israeli Settler, 16, Arrested By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Way Out Front on Gun Control : Violence: He's following his own instincts and bypassing regular policy-making machinery. His vigorous advocacy surprises aides. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Most Support President on New Gun Laws : Survey: Times Mirror poll finds that majority back Clinton's vow to challenge the NRA. 51% oppose a ban on the sale of all handguns. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Jury Seeks to Oust Okla. Governor From Associated Press
Authorities in Dallas Announce New 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Against Gangs From Associated Press
Computer Snag Delays Hubble Release Into Orbit By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
New Inside-the-Beltway Issue: No Drinking Water By Mark Bousian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Firm Studied for Welfare Plan Ideas : Reform: Since 1984, placement service has found jobs for 5,000 recipients. But experts warn it won't help those who lack motivation. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Calls for Clinton to Fire Surgeon General By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rudy Cleye; Restaurateur, Builder of Riverside International Raceway
Reasearchers Uncover Stash of Lincoln Papers Associated Press
Carpenter, Jackson File for a New Trial
Settlement Nears in Gay FBI Agent's Lawsuit Associated Press
L.A. Memorial to Be Held for Don Ameche
Dick Webster; Radio and Big Band Singer Began His Career in 1920s
Lem Quon; Hollywood Flocked to His Formosa Cafe By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tin Pan Valley : The ragtime-era music is making a comeback at local clubs, attracting old and young listeners alike. By Michael Szymanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski is a frequent contributor to The Times
Pianist Tunes In to Family and Friends : Gregg Karukas' album is about being 'Home for the Holidays' with his loved ones. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Calculating Success : Phil Alvin has gained recognition for a math theory and is leading the Blasters on their busiest schedule since the late-'80s. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
A Country Survivor : When Ricky Skaggs' star fell a few years ago, he changed his focus to family and God. He also created a weekly radio show. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reaching for Revelation : Musical focuses on five women who visit a group therapist to discuss their personal and professional problems. With counseling, each reviews key elements in her life. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times
Tuneful 'Scrooge' : Apex Playhouse stages a musical version of the Dickens classic. Its message of hope is intact. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
THEATER REVIEW : 2 Dramas Draw on Grit and Wit : 'Hot Snow' and 'Seven Is Enough,' with all-black casts, put a new spin on a familiar genre. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times
Turning Dreams to Art : Children are inspired by real and imaginary worlds in works at CSUN gallery. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
When the Cook Quits! : Supermarkets and caterers rescue those daunted by the idea of preparing a holiday meal with all the trimmings. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Store Furnishes Savings : Charles Barone's line of pieces for the home is sold factory direct. By Geri Cook
A Burbank Museum? : It's no joke. The Gordon R. Howard Museum provides an impressive, insightful look into the city's history. By Kathryn Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kathryn Baker writes regularly for The Times
Under One Roof : The holidays are a wonderful time for families, but it can be near impossible to get everyone together at the same time and place. But planning can solve problems. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times
Sampling of Sweden : A Scandinavian women's group holds the Christmas gift fair as a scholarship fund-raiser. By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Libby Slate writes regularly for The Times
Bringing Back the Memory : Senior citizens in Mellow Tones perform at retirement homes and civic centers in the San Fernando Valley. By Emily Viglielmo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Emily Viglielmo is a Canoga Park free-lance writer
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tiny but Terrific : Half Moon Cafe, an espresso bar tucked away in Encino Town Center, does wonders with limited ingredients. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
BOOK REVIEW: ART : The Enduring Fascination With Leonardo : INVENTING LEONARDO \o7 by A. Richard Turner\f7 ; Alfred A. Knopf, $27.50, 220 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Pack Mentality : Once upon a time, book bags transported . . . books. Now, they've replaced lockers and desks, becoming a kid's life-support system from daybreak to dusk. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bargain of a Benz By Paul Dean
Which Cars Can Fit Loooong Legs Best? By Ralph Vartabedian
How Green Is Your Christmas Tree? : Traditions: Artificial ones last forever and need no sawing. But folks who sell real--even living-- ones say theirs are just as environmentally correct. By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Film a Studio Could Love By Bill Higgins
OK, Now the Fun Begins By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE STYLE / BETTY GOODWIN : Taking a Shine to Theater By Betty Goodwin
SHOPPING SCENES: MONTROSE SHOPPING PARK : A Quiet Street That's Perfect for Browsing By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Let's Get Comfy : What's soft, snuggly and making a comeback? Chenille. Interior decorators applaud its durability, and designers say it works in any weather. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCENTS of a WOMAN : IN ESSENCE, SHE WANTS A BLEND OF PERSONA AND AROMA By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Does 'Smile and Say Cheesecake' Really Mean 'Grin and Bear It'? By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype By Rose Apodaca
OllieWear: Tokens of Inspiration By Rose Apodaca
The Art of Museum-Quality Gifting By Kathy Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Your Body Will Thank You for This Suit From Associated Press
Knits Aren't Shaping Up as the Same Old Yarns By Francine Parnes, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Relax and Get (or Give) a Gift That Pampers From Associated Press
Add Some Kick to Your Look: Step Out in Boots By Maureen Sajbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ill Winds Make Bad Hair Days From Associated Press
The Healthy Choice in Holiday Gifts : Presents: This year, pamper someone with gym passes, bath products for after the workout and spiritual music for the mind. By Sandra Crockett, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Australian Aboriginals Try to Mix 2 Different Lifestyles : Cultures: A community strives to achieve a delicate balance between white practices in the business world and its tribal priorities. By Catherine Foster, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Endangered Plant Saved by Flames By Boyce Rensberger, THE WASHINGTON POST
College Degree May Not Be Worth Much : Education: Survey shows vocational training may be getting more attention in future. By Dottie Enrico, NEWSDAY
Visiting Campuses Can Give the Inside Story By Ken Zahorski, ASSOCIATED PRESS; \o7 Ken Zahorski is a professor of English at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis. and \f7
Planning Helps Prepare Kids for Preschool : Parenting: The dividing line between day-care and preschools is dissolving as youngsters are starting their education at an earlier age. By Sandra Evans, THE WASHINGTON POST
Ringing in the Holiday Season With a Collection of Bells By Barbara Mayer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Programs Giving Parents a Closer Look at Child Safety By Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb, THE WASHINGTON POST
Addictive Love Relationships Are Hard Habits to Break, Psychologists Say : Emotions: Experts say relationships can be as addicting as alcohol, with just as painful a withdrawal. By Beth Sherman, NEWSDAY
SPORTS
NBA ROUNDUP : Victory Is a Habit for Hawks From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Stars Return to Minnesota and Win, 6-1 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Virginia Holds Off Coppin St. From Associated Press
A Few Good Reasons to Pick High School Football Over 'Mandy' By Barbie Ludovise
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Favored Tricky Princess Wins Allowance Feature Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Carlson's 27 Lead Fullerton to 107-83 Rout of Golden West
Hazelwood's 21 Points Help Concordia Win
Price Hurt as Serra Loses to Poly, 64-57 : Prep basketball: Guard injures lower back in third-quarter fall. Cavaliers drop to 2-3. By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : After Overcoming 18-Point Deficit, Chatsworth Lets Dorsey Get Away
Family Ties : L.A. Baptist's Twins Try to Give Hernandezes Another Section Title By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Ocean View Shuts Out Los Alamitos
Romp by Lucas Placed Her in New Area Code
Stich Reaches Semifinals of Grand Slam Cup From Staff and Wire Reports
Boys' Basketball Roundup
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Defeats Huntington Beach to Win Its Tournament By Martin Henderson
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Master's Splits Basketball Games
Use of Ineligible Player Costs San Fernando Two Victories
Hagins Is Close to Settlement : Jurisprudence: Catcher agrees to drop lawsuit if Arizona State releases him from letter of intent. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cliff Notes on Playing Hockey the Disney Way By Mike Penner
High Price : Coaching Cost Rangers' Mike Keenan His Family and Peace of Mind, so He Is Trying to Remake His Image to Save Himself By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Nice Guy' De La Hoya Needed Room to Bloom : Boxing: He cites breach of contract as reason for firing his co-managers, calling it 'a move we had to make.' By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BIG W : Dave Wannstedt's Un-Ditka Attitude Has Bears Climbing the Standings By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Just Mighty Tired of Stale Ducks' Jokes By Mike Downey
Is Sale of Kings in Store? : Hockey: McNall says he would be willing to give up majority interest in the team to facilitate building of new arena. By Helene Elliott and Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wisconsin Milks the Rose Bowl for All It's Worth : College football: Terry Donahue discusses the game with counterpart Barry Alvarez, who expects Badgers to benefit with better recruits. Bruins excited, too. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Interest in Women Has Bulked Up By Tim Kawakami
'Monday Night Football' Still a Force By Larry Stewart
Who's on Second for Angels? Spike Owen By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL / WEST REGIONAL : Top-Heavy Draw Irks Coaches By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL / NORTHWEST REGIONAL : Ohio St. Crashes Big West Party in Stellar Field By Paul Mcleod
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Seahawks' Mirer Is Main Concern By Lonnie White
Noisy Day Ahead in Life of an Apprentice : Pro football: Inspiring as a reserve, shaky as the starter, Rams' Rubley gets a dose of the Superdome. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Zampese: Flipper Not Forgotten By Mike Reilley
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Sanders' Injury Appears Serious Associated Press
Rancho Alamitos Invited to the Dance : Division VII: Against all odds, Vaqueros have advance to title game against Manhattan Beach Mira Costa. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foes Can't Keep Up With Jones : Division X: Brethren Christian lineman is 6 feet 3, 295 pounds, but he has surprising quickness. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eisenhower's One-Man Show : Prep football: Thompkins will lead state's top-ranked team against Mater Dei for the Southern Section Division I championship. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Eisenhower Can't Hold This Man Back : Division I: Thompkins will lead state's top-ranked team against Mater Dei. By Eric Shepard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stich, Edberg in Grand Slam Cup Semifinals From Staff and Wire Reports
McEnroe Considering Plans for Comeback By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simmons Again Signs With Irvine
Decision to Start Frank Helped Rancho Alamitos Earn Passing Grade By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Standout Takes Pride in His Junior Achievement : City 4-A: J.R. Redmond had doubts he could contribute, but he quickly emerged as Colts' go-to guy. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTSCOPE : Mehlberg to Compete in National Meet
Winning Title Has Ring of Appeal to Hawthorne's Morgan : Division III: After spending much of 1992 season on scout team, the senior has been instrumental in Cougars' 12-1 season. By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Capistrano Valley
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : University
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : El Modena
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Hard Work Has Put Capistrano Valley Seniors on Top By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Canyon
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Laguna Hills
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Calvary Chapel
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTES : Despite Result, They Can Laugh About Bad Check
NCAA Rules Might Be Fly in the Soup : College athletics: Regulations on financial aid might prevent Cal State Northridge from implementing a meal plan for its athletes. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Trio Hold to Legacy : College wrestling: Hoping to add their names to an already impressive Raider list, Pratt, Ruiz and Hoult are candidates for individual state titles. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kiley-Boynton Needs Body Double : High school soccer: She's trying to be in two places at once as Miss Inside and Outside for Grant. By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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