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What happened on December 18, 1993
HOME & GARDEN
FURNISHINGS : Simply Shaker, Beautifully Simple From Associated Press
HOUSE GUESTS : How to Make Your Visitors Feel at Ease SHARON COHOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOKS : A Mum by Any Other Name Will Be in 'Flora' From Associated Press
DECOR : Kitchen Develops Into Living Space From Associated Press
Prevention Saves Money in Long Run From Associated Press
DO-IT-YOURSELF : The Homeowner Who's Feeling a Little Rusty Should Make a Clean Start From Associated Press
PLUMBING : Plunge Right In to Problem of Clogged Drain From Associated Press
HOME PROTECTION : Ways to Reduce the Risk of Burglary From Associated Press
GARDENING : When Plants Are Hungry, They Show It From Associated Press
SAFETY : Precautions Prevent Playground Mishaps From Associated Press
HOLIDAY SAMPLER : The crisp feel of starched, white linens, the sound of voices exclaiming over holiday decorations, the sight of a package cleverly wrapped--these are some of the sensory joys of this time of year. : Dolled Up KATHY BRYANT / SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLIDAY SAMPLER : The crisp feel of starched, white linens, the sound of voices exclaiming over holiday decorations, the sight of a package cleverly wrapped--these are some of the sensory joys of this time of year. : Fruit and Center LYNN O'DELL / SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Surface Wiring Works in Right Places From Associated Press
Settling Slab Can Cause Concrete to Crumble JOHN MORELL
NEWS
Jennifer Howard; Actress, Former Wife of Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
A Life Is Lost to Anorexia; a Family Is Lost in Grief : Health: Despite their efforts, Stacey Asbury slowly starved herself to death as her parents watched. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charles W. Moore; Influential Architect BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Most Say TV Violence Begets Real Violence DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Actions a Mystery in Santa Ana Air Crash : Investigation: He may not have known he was following in the wake of a Boeing 757. Five on board died. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN and DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tower Warned Pilot Before Fatal Crash : Investigation: Safety board says captain of the business jet might not have realized he was in the turbulent wake of a 757. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN and DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ken Anderson; Disney Artist and Architect
New Talk Radio Network Habla Espanol : Media: Laguna man owns the nation's first Spanish-language network in the popular format. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-House Sergeant-at-Arms Sentenced to 2 Years : Scandal: Russ also must pay $445,000 and perform community service. He pleaded guilty to embezzlement, fraud and filing a false report. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : ORANGE : Youth Convicted in Anaheim Hills Blaze From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Latin America Records More Economic Growth : Commerce: While inflation is kept at manageable levels, U.N. agency says region must seek stability. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Seeks to Undo N. Korea A-Arms Drive : Weapons: Christopher indicates that Washington will ask Pyongyang to give up whatever it has produced. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annenberg's Education Gift Lauded by Clinton : Donation: President says the philanthropist's $500-million grant will help advance a 'standard of excellence.' He believes troubled schools will find remedies that have been successful elsewhere. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Kelso Is Called 'Man of Integrity' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Still Backs Aristide Return, Christopher Says NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commanders OK Holiday Truce in Bosnia, Croatia From Times Wire Services
No Global Peaks for India Summit : Diplomacy: Only three leaders arrive for G-15 conference of developing countries. Some see the demise of the Third World as a pressure group. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tenn. Prosecutor to Probe Claims in King Slaying From Associated Press
Crews Clear Palmdale Road Before Storm SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Factional Violence Grows as S. Africa Takes Road to Democracy : Politics: The last white Parliament prepares for open elections. But rivals engage in 'low-intensity civil war.' BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Gore May Have Preferred to Get Cold Shoulder JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Must Enlist Pentagon in Industry, Inman Says : Economy: Defense chief nominee has pushed for shift toward military support of civilian high-tech research. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radar Detectors in Trucks, Buses Banned Under New Federal Rule From Times Wire Services
To Yeltsin's Dismay, New Parliament May Be Barely Better Than the Old : Russia: But legislature may be less fearsome than initial vote results indicated. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : Man Not Guilty in Slaying of Reporter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Central America : Honduran President Faces Battle With His Own Military EDWARD ORLEBAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Max A. Hutto, 82; Radio Director of 'Fibber McGee and Molly'
Kassebaum Calls on Packwood to Step Down : Congress: Kansas lawmaker says ethics probe has hurt Oregon Republican's effectiveness in Senate. She is the first to break GOP ranks on issue. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners, Merchants Map Battle Plans : Weather: As storm approaches, many are hoping the barriers of sandbags and hay bales hold. LESLIE BERKMAN and MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Parliament OKs Social Welfare Cuts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Scandal Frazzles Brazil's Congress : Corruption: Public is outraged at allegations. Lawmakers are in a panic. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Figures Cut Defense-Funding Gap : Military: Improved inflation estimates narrow difference between White House and Pentagon from $50 billion to $30 billion. Clinton is still faced with politically difficult choices. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Europe : Germans Edgy Over Russian Shift to Right : After extremist's unexpected electoral victory, Bonn is likely to push for stronger European links with Moscow. It hopes to bolster Yeltsin and other political reformists. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silent Protest Over Crime Wave Brings Rio to Halt From Reuters
Army Copter Crash Kills 2 Reuters
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Hayden Sues Over Smog Check Program From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton Signs Breast Cancer Detection Bill From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israeli-PLO Talks Reach an Impasse : Mideast: Rabin and Arafat may postpone next week's meeting, further delaying implementation of accord on Palestinian self-rule. Sticking points include control of borders. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kevorkian Freed; Vows Not to Assist in Suicides : Law: He is released from jail after judge lowers bond to $100 from $50,000. He is ordered to wear a monitoring device. From Associated Press
As Support Wanes, 2 Justice Dept. Nominees Withdraw : Government: Payton lacked backing from Congressional Black Caucus. Torres was stymied by a probe of his ex-law firm associates. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : U.S. Starts Pullout of Combat Troops From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Some Lobbyists Vowing to Halt Contributions PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Fatally Shot, 3 Injured After Dog Complaint From Associated Press
'Twas the Week Before Christmas, And Awe Filled the White House Associated Press
Hugh Wedlock Jr.; Comedy Writer for Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor
White Separatist Involved in Idaho Shootout With Authorities Is Freed From Associated Press
President of Fiji Dies in U.S. Hospital Reuters
Illinois Court Sets Execution Date for Mass Murderer Gacy Reuters
Panel Criticizes Harassment Probe, Reinstates City Clerk MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businessman Sentenced to 84 Years, Fined for Molesting Daughters RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fred Paul Keller; U.S. Hero in Spanish Civil War
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Nathanson Faces New Accusations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CBS Loses NFL Games to Fox
Bill Robinson; Designer of Men's Fashions From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Not So Deadly Weapons : The U.S. is trying to figure out how to sting, stun and strand enemy forces without killing them. The push to develop 'non-lethal' devices is prompted by America's increasing role as a peacekeeper. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Tops Tally of Violence on Major TV Networks : Media: Study of a week of prime-time shows also lists 'Brisco County' as bloodiest series. Senator wants FCC to issue report card, name sponsors. MARK BOUSIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Two Years, Kidnaped Baby Back With Family From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Texan Is Charged in Kidnap Attempt From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Train Gunman Seeks to Change Attorneys From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Executive Sentenced to Life Term in 1963 Slaying : Courts: New computer technology linked Vernon Robinson to fingerprints at scene of Hollywood clerk's murder. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Singing for the Shabbat : Orthodox Synagogues Find Cantors Scarce; Other Branches Turn to Women ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Burbank Slaps Moratorium on Fitness Clubs JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
GARDEN GROVE : Holiday Celebration at Homeless Shelter ROBERT BARKER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Child Support Payment Crackdown to Be Expanded
COUNTYWIDE : Postal Officials Say Beware of Solicitors BERT ELJERA
Sales Tax Code Taxes the Mind and Wallet Alike SCOTT HARRIS
Warrant Issued as Shooting Suspect Skips Court DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENCINO : Chamber Donates $17,000 to Schools SCOTT GLOVER
OXNARD : Veteran Planner Resigns in Protest PATRICK McCARTNEY
Service Cut Back on 2 Bus Routes GEOFFREY MOHAN
Fiedler Appointed to Lottery Commission CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donations to Churches Fall, Study Warns from Religious News Service
4 Named to Panel on Black Men
Step 1 Toward More Police
SYLMAR : Charity Finds Holiday Need Up This Year GEOFFREY MOHAN
City to Purchase Old Shopping Center PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Teens Do a Mars Probe Experiment JON NALICK
Fee Waived for Mall Builder
Newport Boat Parade Lights Up the Harbor DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Front May Bring Showers From Associated Press
THOUSAND OAKS : Water Official to Get Added Duties STEPHANIE SIMON
Man Salvaging Cans Is Shot in Neck
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Official Seeks Limit on Top Posts' Terms RICHARD CORE
SIMI VALLEY : Weapons Seized at Suspect's Home BRENDA DAY
Wieder Would Have Fired Branch : Government: Recorder, who is elected, faces accusations of sex abuse and harassment in his office. 'Not a team player,' board chairman says. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donated Efforts Brighten Up Hospice SCOTT GLOVER
LOS ANGELES : Plan to Cut DWP Pension Payments Kept Alive
Judge Gives Man 2 Weeks to Sell Video Store GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prospect of Chilly Nights Faced by Utility Customers KAY SAILLANT and PEGGY Y. LEE
OXNARD : School Official to Stress Improvement MATTHEW MOSK
Study Says Plan Would Create 5,000 Jobs, Fuel Traffic Problems : North Hollywood: A redevelopment project would be extended by 12 years. Some call the review flawed. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Man Faces Trial in Hit-and-Run Case THOM MROZEK
1ST AMENDMENT WATCH : Alarming Reading?
Donation Drive Raises $11,000 for Libraries : Services: The help comes from county property owners, who were solicited in their tax bills. The goal was $30,000. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Judge Orders Ban in Harassment Probe MARTIN MILLER
Former Valley Legislator Named to State Lottery Panel From a Times Staff Writer
CYPRESS : Council OKs Hiring of Four New Officers MIMI KO
YORBA LINDA : Alternatives Aired at Traffic Meeting DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
The Peripatetic Yasser Arafat : Does the PLO chairman equate statesmanship with perambulation?
Dose of Reality : Hard Times Make Santa's Job a Tough Call JEFF SCHNAUFER and ANN W. O'NEILL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Recovered Memories'
Space Repairs of the Hubble Telescope
Ban Ammunition
Children's Report
OJAI : Car Dealership, Park Planned for Gateway JEFF McDONALD
Newly Hired Animal Officer Decides Not to Take Top Post JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parishioners Bear Up for Charity : Donations: Congregants and teddys share pews at Encino Community Church. The fuzzy visitors who sit in on sermons are headed for children's arms. JOHN DART
Grieving Family Baffled by Police Account of Rooftop Shooting DIANNE KLEIN and MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GLENDALE : Man, 88, Convicted of Sexual Battery TOMMY LI
SOUTH COUNTY : Plays, 'Nutcracker,' Snow Say Christmas FRANK MESSINA
Police Arrest Suspect in Man's Slaying : Crime: The stabbing victim is found slumped over his steering wheel in a parking lot in Orange. The motive is not known. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Myopic Action on Homelessness
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Stepping in Tune to All Right Moves DEBRA CANO
Taxi Thief Gives Passenger a Ride Home ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Is Arrested in 1992 Slaying
Santa's Deputy Keeps Delivering KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Student Project Puts Icing on the Presidency TOMMY LI
Body Identified as Girlfriend of Convicted Rapist THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forecasters Predict Cold, Wet Weather Likely for Holidays : Winter: Meteorologists say the intermittent rain expected for this weekend may signal a 'stormy period' for Christmas. ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teen Is Convicted of Starting Blaze in Anaheim Hills RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Deputy to Be Tried in Jailhouse Sex Case JULIE TAMAKI
SIMI VALLEY : Mayor Considering Auditor's Job SARA CATANIA
ANAHEIM : Students Give Needy Food for Christmas TERRY SPENCER
VENTURA : Clues Sought in Shooting of Youth JULIE FIELDS
CALABASAS : Compromise OKd on Barrier Dispute KURT PITZER
Weary Weather Watchers Await New Rain, Mud LESLIE BERKMAN and MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN FERNANDO : City Drafting Plan for Bike Path System GEOFFREY MOHAN
SHERMAN OAKS : Millikan School Lobbies for Principal SUSAN BYRNES
THOUSAND OAKS : Mailbox Pipe Bomb Safely Detonated BRENDA DAY
SIMI VALLEY : Counteroffer Due on Costco Store Bid SARA CATANIA
LOS ANGELES : Detective in Fleiss Case Says Clients Are Never Targeted
COUNTYWIDE : Surgeons Needed for Trip to Aid Bosnians BERT ELJERA
Judge Gives Prosecutors Access to Information in Jackson Civil Suit : Courts: Jurist also refuses to restrict attorneys' remarks to the media. Lawyers agree on subjects they won't discuss. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Council Increases City Library Hours JAMES MAIELLA JR.
CAMARILLO : Awards Wind Up 10th Speech Contest J.E. MITCHELL
Judge Couldn't Resist Hugging the Attorney in This Case THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Planning Board Tells 2 Businesses to Move WILLSON CUMMER
Valley Obituaries
Bond Sale Sought for Mall Improvements : Thousand Oaks: City would recoup money from Janss center owners by creating a special district. Council leans toward approval. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti's Repugnant Clique of Thugs : More patience--and continued sanctions
New Program Offers Tickets in Exchange for Firearms : Safety: Churches will collect weapons--no questions asked--and give out Ticketmaster vouchers through the end of the year. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Quits as Castaic School District Trustee : Education: It is the second resignation in two months. He says he has moved his family to Valencia. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Hueneme Revises Beach RV Resort Plan PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jesse Unruh
Handled With Care : Children and Adults Box Up Food for Needy Families MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Bond Sale Proceeds Budgeted for Parks DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Shock Waves Astern : West Hollywood Proclaims Howard Stern Day, but Many Are Ruffled in Book Signing's Wake SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Jury Deliberations Move Slowly in Menendez Case
Laguna Mayor Gets OK to Vote on Reservoir ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Riders Can Trade Food for Fare DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DOWNTOWN : Fans of Street Artist Are Marketing His Cards
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce to Launch Latin Study Program KURT PITZER
Boy Gets 7 Years in Attempted Robbery Case DWAYNE BRAY
FILLMORE : Children Feel at Home in New Preschool SCOTT HADLY
Father Gets 84 Years in Prison for Molestation : Crime: The victims were his own children. His oldest daughter committed suicide last year. Judge calls Fountain Valley businessman's acts 'despicable.' RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Held in Chatsworth Shooting : Arrest: A Burbank teen-ager is charged as an accessory in the attack on a high school student. The D.A. says he drove the triggerman to safety. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Settles Suit Over Drugless Drug Raid ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbian Seeking Asylum Makes Final Bid to Avoid Deportation : Immigration: Man arrested by INS says he was fleeing military service. But after eight months in a detention facility he is resigned to being sent home. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Cantata to Be Presented DAYE CLARK
UC Irvine Vice Chancellor and Dean Resigns : Education: The university's chancellor says Dr. Walter L. Henry--who headed the College of Medicine--quit after a proposal to divide his two-tiered position was rejected as financially unfeasible. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shooting Called an Accident : Tragedy: Prosecutors charge the teen suspect with involuntary manslaughter. Mourners bid farewell to the slain San Clemente student. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Plans Another Fire (Station) Sale BOB ELSTON
Smiley to Preside Over Municipal Court DWAYNE BRAY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Dress Code Targets Gang-Style Clothes ROBERT BARKER
Officials to Monitor LAX Shuttle Vans More Closely : Safety: Citing recurring violations, commissioners plan increased inspections and stricter licensing requirements. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
MEDIA / MARKETING : Money Mailer of Garden Grove Gets Author Zig Ziglar as New Spokesman Anne Michaud, Times staff writer
Beverly Hills Firm's Stock Offer Is Similar to Major Fraud Case : Investments: Reynolds Kendrick & Stratton has allied itself with controversial stock promoter Irving J. Kott. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Starts at Nearly Four-Year High : Economy: Low mortgage rates add to November's 3.9% jump in construction. But in the West, the pace fell 2.8%. From Associated Press
Dow Gains 25; Oil Falls Below $14 a Barrel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TECHNOLOGY : IBM Makes Divisional Shift From Times Staff and Wire Reports
INSURANCE : State Shuts Down Podiatrists' Insurer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Acquisition Completed
To Meet GATT, Japan Likely to End Limits on Exports to U.S. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MEDIA / MARKETING : Good Award Anne Michaud, Times staff writer
MEDIA / MARKETING : Far But Not Away: Anne Michaud, Times staff writer
MEDIA / MARKETING : Magazine of Classifieds Anne Michaud, Times staff writer
Irvine Sensors Contract
Dow Gains 25; Oil Falls Below $14 a Barrel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
INSURANCE : Met Life Ordered to Use Bonuses for Legal Reserves From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Your $750, Go Ahead Associated Press
Paramount Sets Rules to Heighten Bidding : Mergers: Observers say strategy not to divulge initial offers by Viacom and QVC will prolong the process. KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Wing and a Prayer : Worker Tension Dampens Joy of C-17's Reprieve JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ingram Micro, Compaq Sign Distribution Pact
Theater's Former Operator Files for Bankruptcy : Entertainment: The current management says the previous regime has no connection with the site and that show schedules will not be affected. CHRIS WOODYARD and RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TECHNOLOGY : Hughes Launches Direct-Broadcast Satellite From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chart House Enterprises Buys Islands Restaurant License GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop's B-2 Bomber Is Still Dodging Demons RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gotech Plans to File for Bankruptcy Liquidation : Legal action: The building company owner has contacted a criminal lawyer. No criminal inquiry has been announced. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western Digital Signs Factory Sale Pact
Gas Hookup Fee Will Jump Fivefold to $25 MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Abrupt Reversal, N.J. Agrees to Join Prudential Settlement SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Broker Writes a Novel Novel : Publishing: In Joseph DeCarlo's book, the protagonist--and the reader--learn the basic principles of buying and selling property. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
THE TIMES 1993 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Stout's Play Put El Toro in Control MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE WORLD NEWS TOURNAMENT : Trabuco Hills, Santa Ana Valley Advance to the Final KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany's Sledding Coach Loses Leg in Luge Accident From Associated Press
Fire Badly Damages New Orleans Fair Grounds From Associated Press
Accident Fails to Stifle John Flowers' Spirit MIKE HISERMAN
Finally, a True Test for Bruins THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Steelers' Foster Out for Season Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Valencia Beats Cerritos, Moves Into Title Game
RAM NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Price Returns to Cincinnati Hoping to Show Up Old Team MIKE REILLEY
For Mighty Ducks, a Royal Coup : Hockey: They beat Dallas for third time and overtake Kings for first time. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concordia's Lead Dissolves in Loss to Lipscomb MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Capitals Go On the Attack in Victory Over Senators From Associated Press
Dent a Perfect 12 in Kentucky Victory Associated Press
Reseda Goes at Double Time, Wins Twice in a Single Day JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Unbeaten Brocco Heads Field for Futurity BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Slater Is Put on Injured Reserve MIKE REILLEY
Once More, Henderson's an Athletic : Baseball: Mercurial leadoff hitter returns home to Oakland only months after trade to Toronto. From Associated Press
Brocco Heads Futurity Field BILL CHRISTINE
On Track, or Thin Ice? : Lack of Dedication Is Decried by Driver for Top U.S. Bobsled ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Basketball Roundup
For Mighty Ducks, A Royal Coup : Hockey: Kings fall to Sabres for ninth consecutive road loss. Melrose wants a trade. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State Goes for Title : Volleyball: A record crowd is expected to root for Penn State tonight. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWSWIRE : Knicks' Rivers, Hurt Against Lakers, Sidelined for Season From Staff and Wire Reports
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Cornhuskers Look More Like No. 17
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Well, at Least She Got It Half Right
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : De La Hoya Gets This Advice Free
Lakers Get Another L for Effort : Pro basketball: Even lowly 76ers have little trouble with struggling team, 105-94. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Are Sight to Avoid : Pro basketball: After beating the Magic, they fall flat against the Timberwolves, 105-90. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Pictures Not Worth a Thousand Words
PREP ROUNDUP : Jiminez Helps Edison Beat Ocean View
Arizona State Handles Northridge MIKE HISERMAN
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Coverage of Hurley's Accident Criticized
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Lakers Seem Stale Without Sedale Playing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Amos Leads Rancho Santiago to Victory Over Pasadena
His Wardrobe Was Already at Minimum DANNY ROBBINS
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : History Against the Buccaneers LONNIE WHITE
Dorsey Bumped Off by North Hollywood STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : Looking at Two Sides of the Knight Story
The Times 1993 Fall All-county Teams : All-county Water Polo
WORLD CUP SOCCER NOTES : Details Given for U.S. Professional League BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Chavez Remains Certain That He Still Is the Best TIM KAWAKAMI
VIEWPOINT / LETTERS : The State of Wisconsin About Ready to Grind Downey Into Sausage
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / LAS VEGAS BOWL : Utah State Comes Up a Winner From Associated Press
Split Personality : Bernardi Tempted by the Opportunity to Rejoin Smith at Missouri, but He'll Stay With Family and Burroughs DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Outcry, Ventura Gives Coach a Laugher : Junior college basketball: One night after Mathews' critical review, Pirates trounce Chaffey, 98-75. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crenshaw Has Answer for Those Who Doubt : High school basketball: State-champion Cougars have host of heroes as they romp past host Thousand Oaks, 121-66, in tournament championship game. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Long Beach State Takes On Penn State for Title WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Magee Scores 27 to Lead Ocean View Past La Quinta
COMMENTARY : The Good Guy Got a Bad Rap in Ugly Scene JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Who Carries the Most Paperweight? BILL PLASCHKE
Married . . . With the NFL : Television: Fox outbids CBS for NFC games. NBC could knock CBS out of the picture. LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS : Jackson Close to Action in Mater Dei Victory CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Campbell Hall Reaches La Canada Semifinals
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona State Handles Northridge MIKE HISERMAN
CSUN Plays Hard Enough, Not Quite Well Enough : College basketball: Matadors make half their shots and register another moral victory before falling, 100-81, to Pac-10's Arizona State. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cross-Country Coach Quits at Katella
Angels Reject Frey's Contract Proposal BOB NIGHTENGALE
Jeff Lukas' Condition Is Called Worse BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Play Germany in Soccer Today ELLIOTT ALMOND
TODAY'S NFL GAMES : Cowboys-Jets, Broncos-Bears: All Four Are Thinking Playoffs From Associated Press
SONORA TROY BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Corona del Mar Defeats Century in Final
NBA ROUNDUP : Armstrong Steps Up to Lead Bulls Over Knicks, 98-86 From Associated Press
Covert's Challenge Remains Daunting
CYPRESS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Woodbridge Rolls Past Cypress in Final, 65-50 MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrating Years of 'Musical Encounter' : Music: Sylvia Kunin has produced the series for 21 years. Now, for her 80th birthday, she'll be honored on the show Sunday on KCET. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
WEEKEND TV : Networks Stuff Schedules With Specials for Holidays N. F. MENDOZA
Course in 3D Studio Set at CityWalk
College, Library to Share Grant ZAN DUBIN
'Making of Nutcracker' Set Dec. 28 at Library
Panel Asks N.Y. to Provide New Studios : The industry: The study also recommends other financial incentives to better compete against Los Angeles and other filmmaking areas. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Good Cop': A Remarkable Eye-opener LYNNE HEFFLEY
Pledge Funds Lag, but Major Gifts Keep KCET on Budget : Television: Despite a drop in December on-air contributions for the third year in a row, no cutbacks are anticipated at L.A.'s largest public-TV station. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Two Shows Offer Untraditional Christmas Theories CHRIS WILLMAN
MUSIC REVIEW : Rare Philharmonic Baroque Program TIMOTHY MANGAN
THEATER REVIEW : Groundlings Add 'Fondue' to Its Menu DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : A Literary Interpretation of Christmas T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Another New Age for Fiddler : Pop music: After forays into folk, country, rock and soul, Scotsman Johnny Cunningham celebrates Celtic roots and the winter solstice tonight at the Cerritos Center. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Nutcracker' Role: A Turning Point for Two ABT Dancers? DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Roundhouse' Stands Out as a 'Laugh-In' for Kids : Television: The Nickelodeon show has won cable ACE awards and accolades from its fans but has not been a big ratings success. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Applicants Sought for USC Workshop
The '70s: Dazed, Confused and Re-Released : Nostalgia: Labels take advantage of the coming of age of a generation to issue the music of the decade. WAYNE ROBINS, NEWSDAY
POP BEAT : Diamond in the Rough Still a Hit With Fans DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Now's the Right Time for 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Ben Casey' : Television: Medical series of the past dealt with important societal issues. Such shows are needed more than ever today. JOSEPH TUROW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART GALLERIES : Melancholic and Vibrant Images in 'Cafe de Flore' DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pogorelich Winners Get Extra Prizes : Music: Recording contracts and cash awards are given to the semi-finalists and finalists of the piano competition. DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cracker, Crows in Engaging Roxy Show CHRIS WILLMAN
Lots of Crowned Heads at Billy Wilder's Big Carnival : Art: 'The whole idea is to have fun,' says the filmmaker, collector and now curator of 'Billy Wilder's Marche aux Puces,' an exhibition of whimsical works. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Handel With Care : When Performing 'Messiah,' Paul Anthony McRae Would Rather Do What's Best Than What's 'Correct' CHRIS PASLES
THEATER REVIEW : 'The Legendary Christmas' Offers Rollicking Good Time LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. LETTERS : Quote Gave Wrong Impression, Lindley Says
The Silenced Voice of a Kindred Spirit
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