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What happened on December 14, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : Dallas' Encyclopedic Museum Not by the Book : An intellectually challenging structure radically alters the traditional curatorial viewpoint. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
RADIO Expanding the Airwaves: American Public Radio... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEW : Zsa Zsa Gabor in Panto 'Cinderella' By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'La Virgen': Simple Fable as Dazzling Celebration By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ ALBUM REVIEW : High-Energy Improv From Charles Gayle; ** 1/2; CHARLES GAYLE; "Consecration"; \o7 Black Saint\f7 By Don Snowden
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Germinal' a Vision of Hope for Workers By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Box Office : Sequels Take 2 of Top 3 Spots By Terry Pristin
TV REVIEWS : 'Shock Video' a Show Worth Watching By Howard Rosenberg
TV REVIEWS : 'Rolling Stone '93' a Fast-Moving Hour of Mini-Profiles By Chris Willman
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Tidings of Anger Rally KROQ's 'Acoustic Christmas' By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Baker's Dozen of Songs Evoke Radio AAHS By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : A Portrait of Long-Ago L.A. By Cathy Curtis
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Tesh Entertains With Broad Approach By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Tribute to King of the Multiplex : Movies: Stanley H. Durwood started the trend to feature many screens in one theater. The Motion Picture Foundation will name the AMC chairman Pioneer of the Year. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding a Place in 'Sun'--at Last : Lisa Keith Waited Years to Record Her Cheery, Soul-Pop Debut By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A WITH WES STUDI : 'I Came Into the Business at the Right Time' By Jane Galbraith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On a Grand Scale : Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Says It Isn't Always the Loudest Music That Speaks Volumes By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Once again, KOCE Channel 50 has broken the record for its...
Wolf Named Head of Pacific Design Center
Midler Reception to Benefit Chuda Fund
Student Art Sale Set at Santa Monica College
Auditions for Annual Dance Festival Set
BUSINESS
Financial Markets : Dow Sets New High on Sharp Rise in IBM : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Negotiators Pull Out All Stops in GATT Talks : Commerce: Presence of American lobbyists, politicians and industry leaders is indicative of the political tangle. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount's Board Setting Up Bidding Format : Media: Neither QVC nor Viacom has offered to protect takeover target's shareholders from drop in value of shares. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shawmut, U.S. Agree to Settle Loan Bias Case : Banking: Lender's quick response is praised, but other institutions are warned to re-examine their policies. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest to Purchase Low-Fare Morris Air : Airlines: The nearly $129-million stock-swap deal would expand the carrier's fleet and its Western destinations. By Nancy Rivera Brooks and Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Loral, IBM Swept Up in New Wave of Consolidation : Defense: IBM's sale of its Federal Systems unit reflects a trend among conglomerates to sell off such units. Aerospace firms are buying. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thrift Profits Drop 40%, but OTS Says the Industry Is Still Healthy From Associated Press
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retail 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
Dow Sets New High; Broader Market Mixed : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Joe Weller to Succeed Timm Crull as Chief Executive of Nestle USA
NME to Pay $89.9 Million in Insurance Fraud Case : Health care: The agreement is the third major settlement for the company and ends its civil litigation with insurers. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drexel Successor to Sell for $209 Million : Brokerages: The purchase of New Street Capital by an Atlanta firm is good news for many former Drexel employees. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gold Climbs Back Toward $400 as Traders Anticipate Inflation \o7 Reuters\f7
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
* Barely a week goes by without someone announcing their...
Hollywood's 15 Minutes of Silence on GATT By Alan Citron
Domestic Market Share
Head of IRS Entertainment Crackdown Shifts to New Post By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
*Spotlight on Nynex Corp.: With more than 81,000...
Ad Winds Will Shift in 1994 Campaigns to Stress Buying on the Spot By Bruce Horovitz
Rockwell Gives Extra Report on Cleanup Costs : Investing: O.C.-based company says the action was taken in part because of an SEC inquiry and the fact that such information will soon be required. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking
Insurance
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HEALTH CARE : Inland Home Care Council Honors Abbey Representative Compiled by James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
Irvine May Get Double Dose of Fun By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Team Meets With Taco Bell to Try to Persuade It to Stay
HEALTH CARE : FDA Delay Compiled by James M. Gomez, Times staff writer
Local Ad Agency to Merge With Bozell : Deal: Costa Mesa-based Salvati Montgomery Sakoda gains a worldwide network and access to specialized services. No layoffs are expected. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stationery Stores Band With Other Retailers as Buying Club
Challenges May Overturn Delco Remy Vote for Union By Michael Flagg
Consolidation
Lucrative disposal
Best-selling wool
Environmental Reports Complicate Development Process By Ron Galperin
* Lambda Signatics Inc. of Chatsworth received a $699,989...
* Flamemaster Corp. of Sun Valley received a $361,511...
* Instrumentation Marketing Corp. of Burbank was awarded a...
Allied-Signal Inc. of Sylmar won a $192,530 contract from...
Crane Co. of Burbank won a $170,500 contract from Kelly...
Sierracin of Sylmar procured a $156,480 contract from the...
Teledyne Electronics of Newbury Park won a $113,206...
Hughes Missile Systems Co. of Canoga Park received a...
Rockwell International Corp. of Newbury Park won a...
Litton Data Systems of Agoura Hills won a $1-million...
Ripa Engineering Co. of Canoga Park won a $1-million...
SEC Sets Approval on Health Net Merger
New Image Industries Sued in Patent Case
Summit Care to Buy Nursing Center in Texas
Mortgage and Realty May Seek Bankruptcy
WellPoint Health Joins in Acquisition
Players International Opens 2nd Riverboat Casino
Report Backs SEC Allegations Against Brokers Investment : Woodland Hills: A court-appointed officer agrees with the SEC, charging the defunct firm raised some of its funds in a Ponzi scheme. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OroAmerica's 3rd-Quarter Income Nearly Doubles
Datametrics Has 91% Drop in 4th-Quarter Earnings
Superior Industries Gets More Ford Tooling Orders
Prime Time Shuttle to Exit Chapter 11
Amwest to Ask Court to Review Prop. 103 Case
Voice Powered Sells Shares for $2.89 Million
Valley Realtors Assn. Wins Suit Against Movers
Flamemaster Gains Control of PerfectData
It's High-Tech Playtime : Entertainment: Virtual reality is a hot new market. Tim Disney's company is betting its future on game centers. Another company, Iwerks Entertainment, sees virtual reality games as a mainstay for theme parks. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Testing Laboratory Plans Statewide Expansion By Jack Searles
Ohio Firm to Acquire Law Printing Company By Jack Searles
Ventura County Job Market Stays Static By Jack Searles
Conejo Valley Area Has Top Office Vacancy Rate By Jack Searles
Kinko's Opens High-Tech Ventura 'Branch Office' By Jack Searles
SilentRadio Get Contract for Metrolink Work
Investment Group Raises Holdings in Unilab Corp.
NEWS
Takeover Bid Roils Mini-Warehouse Industry Storage: Glendale-based Public Service says it's 'just been watching' for now as rivals Shurgard and U-Haul jockey for position. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Week on U.S. Ecology
Library Closures
Damian Williams
Krauthammer on Kevorkian
Hillary Clinton
Health Card
Hospital Expansion Needs Further Study
Beating the Fires With Adobe Homes
Broomfield, Belle, 85, of Lancaster, retired...
It's Time to Put the Landfill to Rest
Voters Won't Go for 'More of the Same'
Target Immigration--the Illegal Kind
Thank You for the Greenbelt, but . . .
Your Castoffs Can Make Another's Day
Questioning Teachers Union Priorities
Embarrassed by Misleading Caption
Does City Have Right to Decide Careers?
State Seeks Flexibility to Use Streisand Estate as Needed : Santa Monica Mountains: The singer envisions a conference center on the Malibu land she is donating. But officials want the freedom to put the 24 acres to other uses, or even sell the $15-million property. By Myron Levin and Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LANCASTER : Man Who Alleged Nurses Hurt His Baby Is Arrested
SAN FERNANDO : Dismissal of Probation Terms in 23 Cases Upheld
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN President Unveils Plan to Improve Counseling
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : Mountain Trails, Roads Closed by Fires Listed
DOWNTOWN L.A. : $30-Million Plot to Be Bought for New School
Clinton Asks States to Adopt Set of Laws Designed to Curb Drugs By Mark Bousian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prospects of Finding Malaysia Survivors Fade \o7 Associated Press\f7
3 Miami Officers Assisted Drug Ring, DEA Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Reservist Pleads Guilty in Sex Assault Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
LINE OF FIRE: Rams running back Jerome Bettis is proving... By Jerry Hicks and Jeffrey A. Perlman and Mark Pinsky
PRIVATE LESSONS: Ojai has a larger percentage of children... By Fred Alvarez
PRECAUTIONS: There is a heightened police presence around...
2 Blacks Killed in Racial Attack in South Africa \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLUMN ONE : Bringing Life Back to City's Heart : Slowed by a requiem of despair over crime, squalor and high vacancy rates, Downtown L.A. is fighting back. Merchants and developers try luring more people to live, shop and work there. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Charity Calls Don't Ring True, Officials Warn : Fraud: Some phony solicitors threaten to cut off 911 service if money is not donated. The LAPD gets nothing. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Reformers Pledge to Counter Threat of Fascism : Politics: With ultranationalists getting 25% of vote to their 14%, Yeltsin backers say they will even work with Communists. They vow to accelerate free-market moves. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Segregation in U.S. Schools on Rise, Study Finds By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low-Security Prison Proposed for El Toro : Land use: U.S. plan would convert base's barracks to house nonviolent inmates and create up to 800 O.C. jobs. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morris Air Deal Could Bring Southwest to O.C. By Nancy Rivera Brooks and John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Manson Shirt Brings O.C. Firm Notoriety : Fashion: Some decry the garment, but the two brothers behind it capitalize on the attention. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kathleen Brown Outlines 33-Point Anti-Crime Plan : Politics: Gubernatorial candidate would crack down on first-time offenders. Foes point to death penalty stance. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
DWP Agrees to Take Less Mono Lake Water : Resources: City plans to make up loss in reclamation effort. Environmentalists hail the landmark accord. By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Reformers Face a Rough Road After Elections By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment Issues Only Remaining Snags on GATT By Joel Havemann and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japan Agrees to End Ban on Imported Rice By Donald Woutat and David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MWD Upset at State Cut in Its Water Allotment : Resources: The Wilson Administration is giving more to agriculture and reducing supplies to agencies that can tap other sources. Board members threaten to withhold funding as a reprisal. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Change Produces Big Hike in Legal Immigration : Reform: Under a 1990 statute, 810,635 people legally moved to the United States last year, a 15% increase over 1991. Forty-one percent of them came to California. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maid Tells of Nude Jackson, Boys : Scandal: In an interview, the woman says she saw the singer and youths naked on several occasions and quit in disgust. His lawyer confirms that Jackson has returned to California. By Miguel Bustillo and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Affidavit Reveals Details of Case Against Nolan : Investigation: Unsealed document describes files found in aide's office. The FBI says they show links between political contributions and votes. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbins Pens Letter From Prison on Danger of Mixing Money, Politics By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Backs Away From Timetable for Troop Withdrawal : Mideast: Premier refuses even a symbolic pullback from occupied territories. He says security concerns come first. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boston Harbor Cleanup Runs Afoul of Nature : Outfall will dump waste water into ecosystem used by five species of endangered whales. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Reform's Sticking Point: Who Picks Up the Tab? By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaza Palestinians' Disappointment Explodes Into Fury : Reaction: Tailor's suicide attack on Israeli military truck foreshadows violence to come, mourners say. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Officials Wary After Russia Vote : Reaction: They see hope in a strengthened Yeltsin--and threat from renewed nationalism. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kazakhs Ratify Non-Proliferation Treaty : Weapons: Parliament vote comes during visit by Gore, who immediately pledges aid for destruction of nuclear arsenal. By John Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kin of Amish Bishop Admits Burning Barns \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Reportedly Trained Militia Linked to Salvador Death Squads By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Work, Not Welfare' Becomes Law in Wisconsin \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Holds Tutorial in Thanks for Key Vote : Politics: He brings charts, aides and a hidden agenda to district of a congresswoman who put his economic plan over the top. She is now in trouble. By David Lauter and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MWD Election Pits an O.C. Conservative Against L.A. Liberal By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Rational' Suicide Ruling Clouds Kevorkian Case : Law: Detroit judge says some people have a right to kill themselves and a ban on aiding deaths is too broad. Jailed doctor is in 15th day of hunger strike. By Tracy Shryer and Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
High Court Curbs Drug Case Forfeitures : Law: The justices rule that an owner deserves a hearing before a home or business can be taken. The decision adds to recent limits on such seizures. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Stands on Florida Paying for Transplant By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amtrak Survivors Tell Panel Scenes of Horror : Disaster: 'I'm beginning to burn,' trapped trainman said after cars plunged off a bridge in Alabama. Crew describes heroism, chaos. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Curbs Drug Case Forfeitures : Law: The justices rule that an owner deserves a hearing before a home or business can be taken. The decision adds to recent limits on such seizures. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Dies When Spy Plane Crashes After Takeoff \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Wounded by Carjacker; Police Arrest Suspect \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
U.S. Establishes Recovery Plan for Grizzly Bears in Four Areas By Dan Whipple, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Shrinks and Stars: Therapeutic Fodder : HOLLYWOOD ON THE COUCH, \o7 by Stephen Farber and Marc Green\f7 , Morrow, $23, 352 pages By Karen Stabiner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Their Fair Share : Cyclists Donate Time and Labor to Maintain O.C.'s Public Trails for All to Use--and to Improve the Mountain Biker's Image By Cindy K. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : What's Your Sinus? A Hole in the Head THE WASHINGTON POST
An Antidote to Men's Most Private Pain and Fears : Healing: For testicular cancer patients, Dr. Christy Russell's compassion is a welcome bonus to her top oncology credentials. By Jim Macak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hope, Joy & Hard Lessons : Friends gave and thieves took. But no one could steal the spirit at Sixty First Street School. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER, \o7 John Balzar, Times national correspondent in Seattle, has spent much of his life in Los Angeles. \f7
Gifts Speak Volumes About Our Feelings : What you buy that special someone can say a lot about you as a couple. An O.C. psychologist says presents serve to 'regulate closeness or distance.' By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fans, Flames of Candlelight Concert By Ann Conway
Watching for Signs By Jim Macak
BELFAST : Seeking Peace
PRETORIA : A Clash of Holidays
GENEVA : Deadline Looms
MOSCOW : Al and Boris
Regional Outlook : Old Foes Prepare for Uneasy Peace : Paralyzed by bickering, the PLO has barely begun to organize a government for Palestinians. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outllok : Old Foes Prepare for Uneasy Peace : Israeli soldiers are eager to end the hated and dangerous patrols of Palestinian villages. But the future is unclear. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : 'Arkan' a Suave Serbian Rogue : Jail-breaking Parliament candidate is a wanted fugitive and accused war criminal with a 'trust me' smile. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Yeltsin Versus Lawmakers, Round 2 : Russia's president could well wind up with a Parliament he likes less than the one he dissolved in September. But mounting a challenge to him will take time. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Political Sniping Turns Violent--to Applause : A governor who shot his rival is treated like a hero in Brazil, where 'defense of honor' goes a long way. By Mac Margolis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
International Technology : The Software War : Japan is considering copyright changes that could wrest billions of dollars away from U.S. companies that program computers, critics say. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking Of: : Water
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Menendez Defense Is Belittled : Trial: Prosecutor assails self-defense assertions in his closing argument to the Erik Menendez jury. He illustrates his remarks with six photos of the bloody death scene. From Associated Press
Moving Welfare to Near the Top of the List : Clinton should seize the moment in dealing with this issue
A Hot Topic on the City's Sidewalks : Hearing on legalizing L.A. street vending generates passionate arguments, pro and con
The Worrisome Shape of the New Duma : Early election returns are not so good for Yeltsin; is mood of Russian public souring?
Kill All the Lawyers? Remember Jack Cade : Shakespeare: Was the Bard a basher? Let's look at the context of the oft-quoted line. By Robert W. Peterson, Robert W. Peterson is an associate dean and professor of law at Santa Clara University School of Law
PERSPECTIVE ON RUSSIA : A Loss of Basic Orientation : Politics, the basis of Soviet public life, has vanished. In its wake, people don't understand what is occurring. By Jonathan J. Halperin and Boris Grushin, Boris Grushin is the president of Vox Populi, Russia's leading private-survey research institution. Jonathan J. Halperin is president of FYI Information Resources for a Changing World, a Washington-based information services and project-planning firm that has been operating in the former Soviet area since 1988
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Roth: Live Up to the Deal
Cutbacks Ensure That Misery Endures : The Depressing '90s, awash in capital and capacity, grow worse with necessary downsizing. By Donella H. Meadows, Donella H. Meadows is an adjunct professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College
Vanity error: It's often amusing to read what the... By Steve Harvey
Learning About Primates' 'Toys' By Nona Yates
County Is 1 of 6 in Test of Child Support Collection Plan : Crime: Parents' failure to pay may result in seizure of bank accounts and other assets by state Franchise Tax Board. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls Answer Lunch Bell in Schoolyards Up and Down the Coast By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Site of Shooting Spree Reopens With a Borrowed Staff : Oxnard: Most survivors of violence at EDD office need more time to recover emotionally. Officials plan to relocate facility. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despondent Woman Arrested in Random Street Shooting Spree : Thousand Oaks: Bullets hit homes and cars but no injuries are reported. Deputies say she was having marital problems. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Senate Candidate Leads Opposition to Birth Control Teaching : Simi Valley: Matt Noah, who ran under the Christian Pro-Life Party in Colorado, campaigns for abstinence- only instruction. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ojai May Turn to Courts in Battle Over Housing for Senior Citizens By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Member Calls the Simi Valley School Board 'Dysfunctional' : Education: Doug Crosse criticizes colleagues for poor fiscal decisions and political squabbling. Others on panel respond angrily. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Still Determined : Thousand Oaks Will Look Elsewhere for Homeless Center Funds By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donations Surpass $1,000 for Victims By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : Red Cross to Open Shelter Every Night By Scott Hadly
Toxic Discharges
OJAI : Group Gives $4,200 to Reopen 2 Libraries By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Keys Home Damaged by Electrical Blaze By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Motel Holdup Added to Robbery String By Julie Fields
VENTURA : Mobil to Close Wells at Ferguson Piers By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : City Considers 6% Trash Fee Increase By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : Head Start Project to Move to Apartments By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : Lieutenant Appeals Order to Retire By Sara Catania
MOORPARK : L.A. Man Arrested Following Burglary By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Council May Extend Cable TV Contracts By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : U. S. Offers Mortgage Insurance to Renters By Stephanie Simon
Fire Guts Meiners Oaks Mobile Home
Obituaries
House Of Representatives
School Officials, Residents Debate Closure of Poli Street : Ventura: Traffic concerns are pitted against student safety. City Council meeting runs late into the evening over divisive issue. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lena Klein; Longtime Valley Resident
Officer Broke LAPD Policy, Official Says By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bridge Is Back : Landmarks: Pasadena celebrates the reopening of the 80-year-old Colorado Street span. After nearly four years of renovation, it is declared stronger than ever. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loan Guarantee in Hospital Deal Brings Call for Probe : Finances: Assemblyman wants to investigate relationships between officials and applicants in state programs. By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers in Menendez Case Spar : Trial: Prosecutor displays pictures of the naked brothers and bloody death scene. Defense attorney for Erik calls it a 'cheap . . . trick.' By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIMAS : Mile-Long Freeway Stretch Closed for Movie Filming
Fund Proposal Angers Garcetti : Finances: County official urges $23 million of surplus funds for leaky library roofs and $3 million on district's attorney's staff. D.A. says he needs to hire more investigators and prosecutors. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Church of Perpetual Prayer : Rites: Tradition at Pico Rivera congregation stretches back 35 years. The parishioners take turns to prayer for others and for world peace. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Pastor's Rehabilitation of Santa : Religion: The Rev. Jack Hayford takes issue with clerics who say St. Nick detracts from the importance of Christmas. His article on the subject draws strong criticism. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEARN Given $270,000 Grant to Aid Reform
Facing Pain With Laughter : Girl, 6, Braves Incurable Cancer, Inspires Mother Fighting to Cope By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Recorder Reportedly Is Urged to Quit : Inquiry: Lee A. Branch, who is the target of a sexual abuse and harassment investigation, is asked to extend his voluntary leave. Management problems have been found in his office, an official says. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergeson, Riley Join Call for Drug Reforms By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden Image Tarnished : Court: Once Stanley B. Gordon was an admired teacher. On Monday, he pleaded not guilty to charges of swindling students with a get-rich-quick scheme. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot in Carjacking; Suspect Arrested : Crime: An Anaheim resident--accosted while waiting for his son outside a clinic--remains in 'guarded' condition at a local hospital. Los Angeles police later stop the victim's car and take driver into custody. By Mark I. Pinsky and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ANAHEIM : High School District Elects New President By Terry Spencer
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Artworks Promote Recycling By Debra Cano
ANAHEIM : Street Vendors Seek Repeal of Time Limit By Terry Spencer
SANTA ANA : Tongan Parents of Dead Boy Seek Visa By Thuan Le
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Mayor Is Sworn In Amid Family, Kudos By Debra Cano
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Tree to Be Lighted in Military Memorial
IRVINE : Job-Training Center Proposed for Base By Bert Eljera
COUNTYWIDE : Reconsideration of Smoking Ban Urged By Kevin Johnson
LAGUNA BEACH : Kids to Track Truck Around the World By Leslie Earnest
CYPRESS : Police, Backers Picket for Better Contract By Mimi Ko
COUNTYWIDE : Warning Issued to Ocean Swimmers By Bert Eljera
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Judge OKs Plea by Reputed Skinhead By Mark Platte
COTO DE CAZA : Election Is Today on Property Taxes By Richard Core
County Officials Deny Latino Charges of Racism : Minorities: A Civil Rights Commission panel has ordered an investigation. Police departments and courts are among agencies targeted by advocacy groups. By Fernando Romero and Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OCTA to End Practice of No-Bid Consulting Contracts : Government: Next year the agency will take bids on pacts for financial and bond-sales advice. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Appeals Court Denies Tay Case Defense Motion
Shots Fired at Youths Leaving Charity Dance : Violence: No one is hurt in incident at South Coast YMCA in Laguna Niguel. Sheriff's gang detail is seeking approximately 8 young men or juveniles in the attack. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Seek to Identify Body
Girl, 16, Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car
Slain Driver, 14, Is Identified by Police
No Curfew Imposed on Newport Pier By Lily Dizon and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge's Dismissal of Probation Sentences Upheld By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sympathy for Santa : Religion: Some Christians equate St. Nick with Satan. The Rev. Jack Hayford of Van Nuys says he can coexist happily with the Nativity. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Changes in Counseling Urged at CSUN By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Criticism Applies to CSUN, Wilson Says By Jill Leovy
Making a Difference in Your Community : Groups Aiding Needy Have Own Wish Lists By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charity Turns Children's Blues to Cheer at Annual Christmas Party By Ed Bond
Reward for Molester Raised to $60,000 By Stephanie Chavez
Trial Set in L.A.'s Biggest Bank Heist By Julie Tamaki
WOODLAND HILLS : Warner Ridge Dirt Transfer Is Delayed By Kurt Pitzer
Grant Saves Child Center From Closure By Geoffrey Mohan
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Trip to America Is Music to Orphans' Ears By Jeff Schnaufer
GLENDALE : Firebombs Destroy Apartment; 2 Held By Julio Moran
STUDIO CITY : Residents Group Will Walk a Beat By Scott Glover
GLENDALE : Woman Sentenced in Bank Robberies By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Anti-Gang Dress Code Being Readied By Ed Bond
Witnesses to Fatal Shooting Outside Restaurant Sought
Passenger Volume at Airport Climbs Again : Burbank: Despite fewer commercial flights, the number of people flying has swelled by 1 million in three years--an increase of 34%. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacoima Man Sues City, Alleging His Fingers Were Severed at Jail
Church Sheds Objection to Dec. 25 as Jesus' Birth Date By John Dart
Man Is Found Shot to Death
Valley Needs a Balance of Transit Modes, MTA Official Says By Hugo Martin, Times Staff Writer
Site of Oxnard Shootings Reopens With Loaned Staff : Rampage: Most survivors of violence at EDD office need more time to recover emotionally. Facility will move to a new location, officials said. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita Man Booked in Romantic Rival's Slaying : Crime: Police say a 29-year-old Fallbrook Mall computer salesman was killed after he began dating a woman Jorge Luis Pitto had been seeing. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Businessman Donates 1,000 Trees to L.A. : Beautification: The gift is announced as officials outline an effort to create a greener city. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills Man Held Over Moorpark Burglary
Man Arrested Over False Claims of Harm to Infant By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita to Weigh New Anti-Smoking Law : Health: The proposed ban's prohibitions would cover businesses such as banks, restaurants, malls and theaters. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Kudelski Enjoys Last Laugh, 5-2 : Hockey: Former King's two goals power the Senators. L.A. is 2-11-1 on the road. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manning Is Leader in Clippers' Win : Sunday's game: With game-high 28 points, he becomes team's all-time scorer. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
We're Not Too Different From Seattle By Danny Robbins
Steelers Hold Off Dolphins, 21-20 : Pro football: Pittsburgh repeatedly stops Miami, which squanders chances early and falls short at end. From Associated Press
Lakers Improve Front and Center, Still Lose : Sunday's game: Bowie has another strong performance, but misses key shot as the Warriors win, 100-97. Divac recovers from injury. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Wisconsin Stays Unbeaten, 94-68 From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Anderson Puts Hurt on Heat With Triple-Double From Associated Press
NHL ROUNDUP : Richter Extends Unbeaten Streak From Associated Press
Austria's Mayer Skis to First World Cup Victory From Staff and Wire Reports
Fullerton Has Cure for Coach See By Steve Kresal
BOYS' BASKETBALL : Tustin Hangs On Without Gottlieb By Chris Foster
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Denson, Irvine Edge El Toro in Girls' Soccer
GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Warnick Scores 22, Trabuco Hills Wins
Boys' Basketball
Rams Face Eviction From Practice Site : NFL: Shaw says team has looked at other facilities in Orange and Los Angeles counties. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hurley Has Surgery After Crash : Pro basketball: He is serious but stable. Doctors say it is too early to tell whether Sacramento rookie can continue career. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Job Is a Snap, but All the Glory Is Put Behind Him By Jim Murray
Vagabond : Soccer Has Taken Perez on a Journey Around the World By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gretzky Keeps Troubles on Ice : Joys of Parenthood, Father's Recovery Give Kings' Star a Special Satisfaction By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Park Might Start New Year With Vacancy : Pro football: The team could face eviction from its practice facility if a new lease agreement isn't worked out. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Football Player Arrested for Brandishing a Stolen Gun By Elliott Almond
Raiders Hope He's Back in Nick of Time : Pro football: Bell has confidence he can rebuild team's running game when it needs it most. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Penalty Leaves Lingering Anger By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Hard-Luck Kicker Is Cut by Eagles \o7 Associated Press\f7
Agent Quits Jockey Over Missed Rides By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Slater Says He Will Return in '94 By T.J. Simers
Mariners Stake Claim to Angel Who Was Sold to Japanese Team By Bob Nightengale
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Kings Not Putting Blame on Melrose for Their Decline By Helene Elliott
Hagins Settles His Suit Against ASU : Baseball: Catcher from Irvine released from letter of intent and now can transfer from Arizona State. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Team Hears U.S. Title Slip Away By Eric Shepard
COLLEGE DIVISION / ARA NAJARIAN : This Game Lures NBA Scouts By Ara Najarian
Marie Philman Edison, So. Basketball / Forward Philman's...
Mike Good Los Alamitos, Sr. Football / Quarterback Last...
Winning Has Become a Habit for Los Alamitos and Irvine
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Volleyball Coach Stocks Up on Some Big Guys By John Weyler
Cotton Comes to Mater Dei By Chris Foster
Even Wrong Turns Failed to Slow Garritson's Pace By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Martinez Easily Ran Away From Local Competitors By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Times 1993 Fall All-county Teams : All-county Boys' Cross-country
The Times 1993 Fall All-county Teams : All-county Girls' Cross-country
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