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What happened on December 10, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
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. RENE LYNCH, 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. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actors Play Hockey Pros for Charity TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Hospital Holds 11th Triplet Reunion MARTIN MILLER
OXNARD : Koch Selected to Lead School Board MAIA DAVIS
No Hantavirus Found in Mice in South County GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Home Costume-Maker Cited for Labor Law Violation
Movie Frame of Mind : Kinetoscope Maker Brings Era Flickering Back to Life KURT PITZER, 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. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Teams to Get Their Kicks --Indoors SHELBY GRAD
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. TOM CONNOLLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Landlord Appeals Parking Restriction CARLOS V. LOZANO
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. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Economist Details Benefits of Seacliff ROBERT BARKER
House Of Representatives
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. MARIO CUOMO, Mario Cuomo is the governor of New York.
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. SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana : College Board Elects Maddox President JON NALICK
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Finalists Vying for College Presidency FRANK MESSINA
If Sheriff Can't Lead Anti-Gang Fight, He Won't Join It Dana Parsons
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. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.
Obituaries
TRADE WATCH : GATT Drama
Valley Obituaries
Beefed-Up Patrols Will Try to End Tradition of Tossing Out the Old MARC LACEY
NORTHRIDGE : Trauma Center Seeks Volunteers REBECCA BRYANT
Roberti Decides to Poll Voters About Supervisorial Candidacy
SOUTH COUNTY : Ho-Ho-Whole Lot of Holiday Activities FRANK MESSINA
Musical to Add to Celebration of Hanukkah PATRICK McCARTNEY
Doctors Visit Croatia
Statehood Vote for District of Columbia
Buying Votes
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. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Transient Gets Life Term for Sexual Assault, Torture
SANTA PAULA : Former Resident Is Convicted of Fraud DWAYNE BRAY
Warnings Are Issued About Slides, Floods TRACEY KAPLAN and MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IRVINE : Toy Fair to Raise Money for Schools SHELBY GRAD
VAN NUYS : Life Term Imposed for Rape, Torture THOM MROZEK
CANOGA PARK : 2 Communities to Merge Chambers SCOTT GLOVER
HOLIDAY EVENT : Drum Barracks' celebration offers a really old-fashioned Christmas. MARY HELEN BERG
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. GREG KRIKORIAN and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Regulation of Vitamins by FDA Debated DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday Parades Abound Saturday SCOTT HADLY
Terry Friedman
YORBA LINDA : Residents to Debate Street-Closing Plan DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
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. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TARZANA : Volunteers Fill Gaps to Teach Gifted Students SUSAN BYRNES
Countywide : Firm Barred From Selling In-Home Care GEOFF BOUCHER
VENTURA : Robber Linked to String of Crimes JULIE FIELDS
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. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prostitution Fight Divides Officials : Crime: Councilman's effort targets 11 Sepulveda Boulevard motels. Police and others call reports of problems exaggerated. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College Athletics
75 Evacuated in College Fire : Electrical Problems Believed to Have Caused Golden West Campus Blaze; No One Is Hurt MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Actor Ordered Into Treatment Program THOM MROZEK
VENTURA : Former Fugitive Gets Jail in Molestation DWAYNE BRAY
Seeworthy Vessel : The Lady Washington Replica Harkens to Navigation's Days of Yore SCOTT HADLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living Wills
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. THUAN LE and TERRY SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : DWP Workers Jeer as Board Takes Up Pension Proposal
PASADENA : Actor Todd Bridges Sent to Treatment Center for Year
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'? YURI KARASH, Yuri Karash has a Ph.D. from the Russian Academy of Science. He is working on his second doctorate at American University. and
WOODLAND HILLS : Grant to Aid Single Parents at Pierce SCOTT GLOVER
Man Wounded in Home by Intruders Is Identified
Group Explores Race, Economy, Violence MARY LOU PICKEL
LOS ANGELES : Mayor Names PR Executive as Communications Chief
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. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : City Sues Oil Firm Over 1992 Fuel Spill TOMMY LI
LAGUNA BEACH : Lenney Steps Down; Recalls City Troubles LESLIE EARNEST
SAN FERNANDO : Historic Adobe Gets a Festive Christmas Look GEOFFREY MOHAN
Bill Needs a Better Deal in Hollywood : Besides schmooze and cash, the Democrats could use creative video marketing. CARL KURLANDER, 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.
Special Tax Districts May Help Pay for Fire Services JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Public Works Chief Takes Malibu Job STEPHANIE SIMON
Mayors Fling Wrench Into Plan for Base GEBE MARTINEZ and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tougher Sentences for Arsonists Sought : Legislation: Assemblyman Ross Johnson says mandatory life terms, death penalties are warranted. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rector Resigns After Admitting to Sexual Misconduct JENNIFER BRUNDIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Warning Issued for Swells, High Tides SCOTT HADLY
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. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANAHEIM : Police, Firefighters Parade for Charity TERRY SPENCER
PASADENA : Baltimore Looking at Police Chief Oliver
Injuries Fatal to Turkish Citizen Struck by Car MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Site of Boy's Death Was Due to Get Signal TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plans for Saturn Car Dealership, Shopping Center Are Approved : Construction: Palmdale City Council, acting as redevelopment agency, endorses agreements. SHARON MOESER, 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. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Cites Costumer on Labor Violation HUGO MARTIN
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. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : AIDS Project L.A. Names James Loyce as Director
YORBA LINDA : City Approves Speed Humps on El Cajon DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
LOS ANGELES : LaToya's Remarks Have No Merit, Jackson Lawyer Says
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. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Lockheed Turns Over 4.8-Acre Park to City ED BOND
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. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : They Want--and Get--Their MVTV FRANK MESSINA
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Food, Toy Drive for Needy Under Way JEFF SCHNAUFER
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
PLACENTIA : Runaway Is Found at Fitness Center DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
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. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seminar Addresses Holiday Diversity TOMMY LI
Franciscan Sex Scandal
Taming the Monster: The Guns Among Us : The 200 million firearms already in circulation in America pose the biggest public-policy challenge ever
Countywide : Woman Accused of Worker Comp Fraud BOB ELSTON
SPORTS
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Sanders' Injury Appears Serious Associated Press
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Hard Work Has Put Capistrano Valley Seniors on Top KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Price : Coaching Cost Rangers' Mike Keenan His Family and Peace of Mind, so He Is Trying to Remake His Image to Save Himself HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Calvary Chapel
He's Just Mighty Tired of Stale Ducks' Jokes MIKE DOWNEY
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. KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NCAA VOLLEYBALL / NORTHWEST REGIONAL : Ohio St. Crashes Big West Party in Stellar Field PAUL McLEOD
NBA ROUNDUP : Victory Is a Habit for Hawks From Associated Press
McEnroe Considering Plans for Comeback THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Carlson's 27 Lead Fullerton to 107-83 Rout of Golden West
A Few Good Reasons to Pick High School Football Over 'Mandy' BARBIE LUDOVISE
Stich Reaches Semifinals of Grand Slam Cup From Staff and Wire Reports
NCAA VOLLEYBALL / WEST REGIONAL : Top-Heavy Draw Irks Coaches WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. LISA DILLMAN and HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Defeats Huntington Beach to Win Its Tournament MARTIN HENDERSON
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Favored Tricky Princess Wins Allowance Feature Associated Press
His Interest in Women Has Bulked Up TIM KAWAKAMI
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Capistrano Valley
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. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Virginia Holds Off Coppin St. From Associated Press
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : After Overcoming 18-Point Deficit, Chatsworth Lets Dorsey Get Away
SPORTSCOPE : Mehlberg to Compete in National Meet
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : El Modena
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Laguna Hills
Simmons Again Signs With Irvine
PREP ROUNDUP : Ocean View Shuts Out Los Alamitos
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. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hazelwood's 21 Points Help Concordia Win
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTES : Despite Result, They Can Laugh About Bad Check
Master's Splits Basketball Games
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : University
Cliff Notes on Playing Hockey the Disney Way MIKE PENNER
THE BIG W : Dave Wannstedt's Un-Ditka Attitude Has Bears Climbing the Standings BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball Roundup
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. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP WRESTLING '93-'94: SEASON PREVIEW : Canyon
'Monday Night Football' Still a Force LARRY STEWART
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Seahawks' Mirer Is Main Concern LONNIE WHITE
Foes Can't Keep Up With Jones : Division X: Brethren Christian lineman is 6 feet 3, 295 pounds, but he has surprising quickness. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's on Second for Angels? Spike Owen BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys' Basketball Roundup
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. MITCH POLIN, 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.' TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Price Hurt as Serra Loses to Poly, 64-57 : Prep basketball: Guard injures lower back in third-quarter fall. Cavaliers drop to 2-3. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Zampese: Flipper Not Forgotten MIKE REILLEY
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. 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. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision to Start Frank Helped Rancho Alamitos Earn Passing Grade DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stich, Edberg in Grand Slam Cup Semifinals From Staff and Wire Reports
Romp by Lucas Placed Her in New Area Code
Family Ties : L.A. Baptist's Twins Try to Give Hernandezes Another Section Title STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. BARRY BAUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Use of Ineligible Player Costs San Fernando Two Victories
Rancho Alamitos Invited to the Dance : Division VII: Against all odds, Vaqueros have advance to title game against Manhattan Beach Mira Costa. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hagins Is Close to Settlement : Jurisprudence: Catcher agrees to drop lawsuit if Arizona State releases him from letter of intent. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Stars Return to Minnesota and Win, 6-1 From Associated Press
BUSINESS
That GM Stock You Bought in '65 Is About to Pay Off TOM PETRUNO
Tokos Medical President to Resign Dec. 31 : Transition: Craig T. Davenport directed the company while its pregnancy monitoring device was questioned. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fraud Ring Targets BofA Accounts DENISE GELLENE
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking 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
Tech Issues Put Drag on Stocks; Dow Falls 4.75 : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Energy Plan Designed to Stem Job Losses, Spur Production MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quality Systems Wins Contract for Job at Louisiana Hospital
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Looking for Big Gains From GATT : Trade: From agribusiness to computer business to movie business, California has the most at stake. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Sensors Will Supply Spacecraft Parts
HMO Enrollments in Upward Spiral, Survey Shows From Associated Press
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. AMY HARMON and JUBE SHIVER JR., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Price Increases Held in Check by Plunging Costs for Energy From Associated Press
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Seeks Takeover of Newport Investment Firm : Probe: Investors have sued Kenneth Sarvak to recover money. An audit of investors' account indicated a shortage. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tv Facts
Survey Ranks Paine Webber, Prudential Last SCOT J. PALTROW, 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. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CMS Enhancements Names New Top Management Team JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hits Magazine Rumor of the Week
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
BeGATTing an End to Food Fight Era : Accord Would Help Keep Importers Such as Trader Joe's Out of Trade Tiff Crossfire CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. ALAN CITRON
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
David Handelman Is Leaving Fox After 19 Years
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. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Store Furnishes Savings : Charles Barone's line of pieces for the home is sold factory direct. GERI COOK
School Boards Become the Religious Right's New Pulpit : Education: Alliances of conservative Christian parents, political groups take control of panels, spark battles. ELIZABETH SHOGREN and DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rudy Cleye; Restaurateur, Builder of Riverside International Raceway
Programs Giving Parents a Closer Look at Child Safety YVONNE SHINHOSTER LAMB, THE WASHINGTON POST
Thousands Say Tearful Goodby to Polly Klaas JENIFER WARREN, 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. JOEL HAVEMANN and RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Burbank Museum? : It's no joke. The Gordon R. Howard Museum provides an impressive, insightful look into the city's history. KATHRYN BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Kathryn Baker writes regularly for The Times
Tin Pan Valley : The ragtime-era music is making a comeback at local clubs, attracting old and young listeners alike. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski is a frequent contributor to 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. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
DIPLOMACY : Old Foes to Take Fresh Look at Kashmir Issue JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Warns of Civil War if New Charter Rejected Times Staff Writer
State Looking for Great Gains From GATT JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banker in Iraq Loan Deal Gets 37 Months From Times Wire Services
Endangered Plant Saved by Flames BOYCE RENSBERGER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Star Power Beats Political Prestige in Waggish Poll PATT MORRISON
Russia 'Likely' to Join NATO Nations in '94 Exercises RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. SANDRA EVANS, THE WASHINGTON POST
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. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reasearchers Uncover Stash of Lincoln Papers Associated Press
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. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Seeks to Oust Okla. Governor From Associated Press
A Bargain of a Benz PAUL DEAN
Visiting Campuses Can Give the Inside Story KEN ZAHORSKI, ASSOCIATED PRESS; Ken Zahorski is a professor of English at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis. and
THE TIMES POLL : 51% Would Back Force Over N. Korea A-Arms DAVID LAUTER, 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. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Knits Aren't Shaping Up as the Same Old Yarns FRANCINE PARNES, ASSOCIATED PRESS
College Degree May Not Be Worth Much : Education: Survey shows vocational training may be getting more attention in future. DOTTIE ENRICO, NEWSDAY
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. SANDRA CROCKETT, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Ringing in the Holiday Season With a Collection of Bells BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Relax and Get (or Give) a Gift That Pampers From Associated Press
Clinton Given Mixed Grade on Human Rights ROBIN WRIGHT, 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. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ill Winds Make Bad Hair Days From Associated Press
Add Some Kick to Your Look: Step Out in Boots MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Film a Studio Could Love BILL HIGGINS
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. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF 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. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
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. CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computer Snag Delays Hubble Release Into Orbit ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
SCENTS of a WOMAN : IN ESSENCE, SHE WANTS A BLEND OF PERSONA AND AROMA KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OK, Now the Fun Begins DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Your Body Will Thank You for This Suit From Associated Press
State to Hike Office Security After Killings FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uneasy Russian Voters Badger Reformers as Election Nears RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Calls for Clinton to Fire Surgeon General DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Inside-the-Beltway Issue: No Drinking Water MARK BOUSIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. BETH SHERMAN, NEWSDAY
L.A. Memorial to Be Held for Don Ameche
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. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Buildup of Fear Surrounds Schoolchildren in Valley : Crime: Public reaction to serial molester has created new problems for families, school officials and police. JOSH MEYER and ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW: ART : The Enduring Fascination With Leonardo : INVENTING LEONARDO by A. Richard Turner ; Alfred A. Knopf, $27.50, 220 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Authorities in Dallas Announce New 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Against Gangs From Associated Press
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. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dick Webster; Radio and Big Band Singer Began His Career in 1920s
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
STAGE STYLE / BETTY GOODWIN : Taking a Shine to Theater BETTY GOODWIN
INS Increases Orange County Bus Boardings ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OllieWear: Tokens of Inspiration ROSE APODACA
Does 'Smile and Say Cheesecake' Really Mean 'Grin and Bear It'? PATRICK MOTT and ANN CONWAY
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype ROSE APODACA
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. CATHERINE FOSTER, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Carpenter, Jackson File for a New Trial
Which Cars Can Fit Loooong Legs Best? RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Palestinian Farmer Killed; Israeli Settler, 16, Arrested MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Art of Museum-Quality Gifting KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOPPING SCENES: MONTROSE SHOPPING PARK : A Quiet Street That's Perfect for Browsing WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. PAUL RICHTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Settlement Nears in Gay FBI Agent's Lawsuit Associated Press
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. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Lem Quon; Hollywood Flocked to His Formosa Cafe MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times
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. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tiny but Terrific : Half Moon Cafe, an espresso bar tucked away in Encino Town Center, does wonders with limited ingredients. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Pianist Tunes In to Family and Friends : Gregg Karukas' album is about being 'Home for the Holidays' with his loved ones. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz 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. RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater 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. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Turning Dreams to Art : Children are inspired by real and imaginary worlds in works at CSUN gallery. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Bringing Back the Memory : Senior citizens in Mellow Tones perform at retirement homes and civic centers in the San Fernando Valley. EMILY VIGLIELMO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Emily Viglielmo is a Canoga Park free-lance writer
Tuneful 'Scrooge' : Apex Playhouse stages a musical version of the Dickens classic. Its message of hope is intact. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
Sampling of Sweden : A Scandinavian women's group holds the Christmas gift fair as a scholarship fund-raiser. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Libby Slate writes regularly 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. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
JAZZ ALBUM REVIEW : Saxophonist Takes Lead in Two Quintets LEONARD FEATHER
Jennings' Boxed Set: The 'Daddy' of Fine Vocals ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Grateful Dead Delivers a Focused Show STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Race, Class and City Find Connection in 'Separation' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Collections Even a Dirty Rat Will Love BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Bandleaders Offer Mixed Set LEONARD FEATHER
DANCE REVIEW : Ailey Troupe Marks 35th Anniversary ROBERT GRESKOVIC, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wayne's World 2' a Worthy Successor KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Carey Closing on Snoop Dogg's Tail DENNIS HUNT
First-Class Works on Top 10 CD List ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'Copperfield': Uneasy Shift to Animal World CHARLES SOLOMON
National Video Rentals : People Want to Watch 'Sliver' DENNIS HUNT
TV REVIEWS : 'Christmas Album' Rests on Tradition CHRIS WILLMAN
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Wherefore Art Thou Christmas? : SOC Culls Yuletide Sonnets, Scenes That Shakespeare Cast in Small Roles JAN HERMAN
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. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Finding New Dimensions at LACMA Fest JOSEF WOODARD
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. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Tips About Shopping for a VCR DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Silver Grille: It's Hard to Join the Club MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Cool Epic for an Implacable Apache KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
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. CHRIS WILLMAN, 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. MARK CHALON SMITH, 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. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walking the 'Boulevard' With a Cinephile KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
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. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bank Robber' Can Pull Off Heist but It Can't Buy Love CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Review : 'Act 2': Singing Nuns Reach for High Notes KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Media Sport: Trashing of the Innocent Howard Rosenberg
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. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Andrew's Amazing Technicolor 'Sunset' : Techno and Acting Wonders Abound, but Characters' Humanity Suffers SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Houston Tops Off Record Night With Show's Highlight CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Phil Collins' Remark Causes Buzz at Billboard Awards CHRIS WILLMAN
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