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What happened on December 21, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : The Profound Silence of Vija Celmins : MOCA retrospective underscores her development of a conceptual space of tension and vastness. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
TELEVISION The Golden Touch: The results are in for the... By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office : 'Pelican Brief' Flies to Top Spot By David J. Fox
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Faraway, So Close': Wim Wenders' Spiritual Odyssey By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'House': Wry, Delightful English Comedy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Jack Newfield Goes 'Behind the Badge' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As '93 Takes a Hike, So Can You. Or . . . : Ring in the New Year with Barry Manilow, a zydeco festival, a round of billiards or, yes, a midnight hike. And wait, there's more. By Marisa Leonardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small, Good Roles Suit Him Just Fine : Movies: Bradley Whitford, who appears briefly in several fall films, says a breakthrough part would be nice but that he's more interested in quality. By Quendrith Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH ROBERT DUVALL : The Chameleon Who Disappears Into His Roles By Marshall Fine, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Laguna Artists Fire Relief Fund, sponsored by the... Compiled by Ken Williams
O.C. MOVIE REVIEW : Wim Wenders' Spiritual Odyssey Continues With 'Faraway, So Close!' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parties to Get You Moving Into '94 : Holiday: New Year's revelers will be given plenty of ways to celebrate--among them music, dancing, food and comedy. By Marisa Leonardi and Ken Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ART / CATHY CURTIS : A World That's Hard to Reach : It Can Be Difficult to Discover What's Out There If You're Not Already Plugged In By Cathy Curtis
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Index Edges Up 3.64 as Investors Await Fed Move From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Index Edges Up 3.64 as Investors Await Fed Move From Times Staff and Wire Reports
QVC Hikes Bid for Paramount Shares to $92 as Auction Opens : Acquisitions: The company's fate won't be decided before Christmas. Another round of bidding is likely, analysts say. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bureaucrats Stall Japanese Trade Reform, U.S. Says : Commerce: Civil servants are resisting deregulation and liberalization in fear of losing power, writes U.S. trade official. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bagels Hit the Big Time : An Old Standard Is Becoming America's Newest Food Craze By Bruce Horovitz
McDonnell OKs Pentagon C-17 Proposal : Aerospace: Company plans a $450-million pretax charge against earnings. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Urging Israel to Rethink Fighter Jet Deal : Aerospace: Calabasas-based Lockheed thought it had a sale, but then McDonnell Douglas swooped in with its F-15E. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ameritech to Invest $472 Million in GE Information Subsidiary : Telecommunications: Chicago-based Bell operator says it will buy a four-year note in the fast-growing electronic data service. From Bloomberg Business News
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stores Report Healthy Holiday Sales Gains : Retailing: Analysts say most chains are at or above projections. But clothing stores report weaker increases. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Intel Says It Will Cut Chip Prices in Response to Stiff Competition : Technology: Analysts describe the expected cuts of up to 18% as deeper than those the company has made in the past. From Bloomberg Business News
Oil Pipeline Operators Settle With Critic Who Said They Spied on Him By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Negotiating a Commercial Lease with Ease By Jane Applegate
THE BIZ : Rich Hopes to Strike It in Animation : ALAN CITRON
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Americans Spending Big, Keeping Little : Economy: Weakest savings rate in four years shows that only 3.7% of disposable income was put into banks in October. From Bloomberg Business News
Mobil Consortium to Drill in Vietnam : Energy: U.S. firm, which holds 50% interest in group, is first American company to return to shores of former foe. By Daniel Southerland, THE WASHINGTON POST
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Katz Assumes Top Marketing Post at Universal After eight...
3 Keating Cohorts Given Probation : Courts: Federal judges laud them for helping convict the former operator of Irvine-based Lincoln Savings & Loan. From staff and wire reports
TECHNOLOGY : Trouble Ahead on the Information Superhighway? Compiled by Dean Takahashi, Time staff writer
Ingram Micro Seals Distribution Agreement : Computers: Santa Ana firm adds Compaq to its list of major manufacturers, along with Apple and IBM. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Firm, Russian Group Join on Nuclear Venture : Technology: Advanced Physics Corp. will work with five institutions to build a series of small, powerful reactors to be used in Russia and developing countries. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martin Aviation Gets New President
Public Offering: CareLine Inc., an ambulance company...
District Attorney Settles Lawsuit Against Santa Ana Paper Recycler
O.C. Computer Firm to Move Offices North By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hycor Will Acquire German Diagnostic Products Company
Koll Real Estate Completes Deal to Help Cut Debt by 40% By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM Subsidiary to Leave Burbank, Shed Workers
Eltron to Sell 1 Million Shares in Initial Offering
CSL to Sell 1.6 Million Common Shares of Stock
Great Western Corp. Announces Sale of Loans
Topanga Plaza Partner to Be Sold for $1 Billion
Westinghouse Plans to Make MedGroup Device
High-Stakes Dogfight : Lockheed Battles McDonnell Douglas to Win $1.8-Billion Fighter Plane Contract With Israel By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Goes All Out to Lure PC Maker : Development: Packard Bell has outgrown its Chatsworth facility. It is reportedly negotiating with three cities on possible relocation. By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securing a Home Loan Is Often an Exercise in Creativity By Ron Galperin
Pico Products Reports Best Quarterly Profit Since 1987
Right Start Reports Loss in 2nd Quarter
California Amplifier Reports Lower Earnings
T.HQ Inc. Expects Loss for the Fiscal Year
Public Storage Joins Bidding for Centers
Tekelec Lays Off 50 in Restructuring Effort
Iwerks to Build Theater in Zion National Park
Haagen Properties Holds Initial Public Offering
Foothill Group Expects to Spin Off Its Thrift
Samuel L. Vernallis has been named director of programs at...
Scully Enterprises Buys the Centerpiece of Business Center By Jack Searles
An Increase in Sales of Homes Is Projected By Jack Searles
Slump in O.C. Housing Market May Be Ending : Real estate: November figures show a major year-to-year increase in the number of units sold. Median price still sags. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News
Rise in Global Unemployment Forecast for 1994 : World: Economic growth to rise slightly, but not enough to keep jobless rate of industrial nations from climbing to 8.5%. From Reuters
Fadal Vision : Family-Owned Chatsworth Company Experiences Boom, Overtakes Japanese Competitors in Machine-Tool Industry By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
They sound like a couple of budding journalists to us... By Steve Harvey
Slaying Raises Concern on Pay-to-Enter Parties : Violence: Lancaster death is the third since 1990 at such a gathering. The mix of drugs, alcohol, weapons and strangers can lead to confrontations. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help Still Wanted at the Justice Dept. : Second name drops out in civil rights post hunt
Participate, Yes; Proselytize, No
There Is Room at the Inn, Alas
EDUCATION WATCH : Little Grant, Big Signal
PERSPECTIVE ON DRUGS : How Legalization Would Cut Crime By Steven B. Duke, \o7 Steven B. Duke is a Yale law professor and the co-author, with Albert C. Gross, of "America's Longest War: Rethinking Our Tragic Crusade Against Drugs," to be published by Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam. \f7
Inman's Past in 'Black Ops' Raises Red Flag : An expert in 'off-the-books' operations will be an expert at military-budget chicanery. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Green Light for Courthouse
NAACP Questions Media Coverage of Jackson Case : Protest: The organization sees a pattern of negative coverage of African Americans. It will launch a 45-day study of the press. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Gets $4 Million to Hire 54 Officers : Law enforcement: L.A.'s award is the largest by the U.S. Justice Department. Inglewood, Garden Grove, Moreno Valley, Fillmore and Fontana also receive funds. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Fight : Ticket for 'Eating' Sticks in Man's Craw By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARAMOUNT : Teen-Ager Gets Life Term for Killing Honors Student
VAN NUYS : Juries in Menendez Case Continue to Deliberate
LOS ANGELES : Chick Proposes Form for Public to Commend LAPD
LOS ANGELES : Wires Spark Fire in Subway Tunnel Under Construction
Arrest Made in Slaying at Pay-to-Enter Party : Violence: Deputies hold victim's half-brother. The death has focused new attention on the private gatherings, where a mix of drugs, alcohol and weapons can lead to confrontations. By Phil Sneiderman and Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Urged to Commute Life Sentence of Spy Pollard : Activism: Actor Jon Voight and others join call for clemency. They say former intelligence specialist acted out of concern for Israel. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disability Cuts to Be Rescinded From a Times Staff Writer
Zappa Made Us Famous, and Vice Versa By Scott Harris
Fillmore Gets $300,000 Grant to Battle Gangs : Crime: The city's share of the federal package will permit the hiring of three more deputies to press the fight. By Scott Hadly and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Captain Files Grievance Over Playboy Channel Ban : Workplace: He protests restriction at county stations in Thousand Oaks area. Officials say programs violate sexual harassment policy. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Difference : More Office Workers Forgo Holiday Gifts, Parties to Help the Needy By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bitter Cold Has Those Seeking Refuge Quickly Filling Up Shelters : Weather: With low temperatures in 30s, facilities that cater mostly to Ventura County's homeless population are at or near their capacity. By J. E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Donations Off Sharply This Holiday Season, Agencies Say : Charity: The decline threatens to cut or cancel social service programs at Salvation Army. The economy is blamed. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Office Staffs Celebrate the Season With Donations : Holidays: More firms in Ventura County are foregoing parties and gift exchanges to make purchases for the less fortunate. People say they like the feeling of making a difference. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Council to Focus on Crowded Housing By Patrick Mccartney
Dana Point Youth Was on Probation at Time of Slaying By Fernando Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garden Grove Gets Federal Police Grant : Law enforcement: The city is one of 74 to receive awards, announced by President Clinton, for the hiring of more officers. By James Bornemeier and David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Firm May Lose Pact for Police Radio System : Government: Review team finds Harris Corp. left too much 'risk' for county to assume. Motorola may get second shot. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quick Work on Oil Slick : Cleanup Crews Move In Fast to Tackle a Small Spill in Huntington Beach By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Gray Musters Support for Reform of Drug Policy : Campaign: The jurist is backed by prominent developer and public officials who say current laws are not working. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Church Can Submit New Parking Plans By Bert Eljera
IRVINE : Stolen Car Found in Flames at School By Greg Hernandez
LAKE FOREST : City May Join Board Deciding El Toro Use By Gebe Martinez
OXNARD : Man Is Convicted in Fatal Stabbing By Dwayne Bray
MISSION VIEJO : Motorist's Tip Leads to Arrest of 4 Teens By Len Hall
LAGUNA BEACH : Artists Displaced by Fire Receive Grants By Bob Elston
LAGUNA HILLS : City Council Elects Scott as New Mayor
COSTA MESA : Playhouse Group Acting on Its Debt By Willson Cummer
COSTA MESA : Soup Kitchen to Hold Christmas Dinner By Willson Cummer
LAKE CASITAS : Board to Study Hike in Admission Passes By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Jury Acquits Man of Gun Threat Charges By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Carport Fight Leads to Fatal Shooting By Julie Fields
COSTA MESA : Ex-Superintendent's Claim Is Rejected By Bob Elston
VENTURA : 2 Men Rob Fast-Food Eatery, Tie Up Staff By Scott Hadly
OXNARD, PORT HUENEME : Revelers Offered Free Tows, Rides By Maia Davis
ORANGE / SANTA ANA : Rancho Santiago Enrollment to Open By Jon Nalick
LA HABRA : Christmas Spirit Is Alive and Well By Mimi Ko
Countywide : Salvation Army Asks for Help With Drive
THOUSAND OAKS : Gunman Takes $3,500 From Bookstore By Scott Hadly
Railroad Stymied by Wire Scavengers By Patrick Mccartney
Countywide : Christmas Trees to Be Collected, Recycled By Bert Eljera
FULLERTON : Bird Habitat Cleared for Development By Willson Cummer
THOUSAND OAKS : Jurors Are Still Out in Bank Fraud Trial By Mack Reed
Countywide : Bridge Work to Shut Down Imperial Span By Richard Core
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Library is Seeking Volunteers, Books By Bill Billiter
Countywide : Newport Trustee Is Elected to State Post By Jodi Wilgoren
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Conservancy Board Selects New President
Riley in Hospital With Infection By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen May Face Murder Charge in Carjacking : Crime: The suspect's companion was killed by an off-duty O.C. sheriff's deputy after the youths allegedly stole his car. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opponents Debate Plan for Ventura Ban on Smoking : Regulations: Some pro-business City Council members say the proposed ordinance is too broad and overly harsh. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries
Firefighters Get Training on New Fireproof Roofs By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Finds Man Guilty in Beating Death : Courts: Anthony P. Antillia of Costa Mesa is convicted of first-degree murder for the Feb. 13 death of Jim Loy III. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dana Point Council Chooses City Clerk By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder Sues Over Rejected Subdivision : Thousand Oaks: Developer Raznick challenges city action in denying 92-home project. It says it has satisfied all requirements. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest 3 in the Stabbing of a Flower Delivery Person in Irvine By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana OKs Law Barring Homeless From Setting Up House at Civic Center By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Traffic Dispute Brings About Fatal Shooting By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shooting Climaxed Tagging Crew's Crime Spree : Courts: Details of the events leading to the Chatsworth High incident are given at the arraignment of a Burbank boy. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Twice Over : Holidays: Armenian Americans celebrate on Jan. 6--and on Dec. 25. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Flock to Where Fun Is as Break Begins By Susan Byrnes
CALABASAS : FDIC Accepts City's Bid for Tennis Club By Kurt Pitzer
Ways to Fill Special Needs During Season By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kids Want Toys, Maybe a Job for Dad By Tommy Li
New Rangers Make Mountains Cleaner By Scott Glover
CALABASAS : Council Incumbents Will Seek Reelection By Scott Glover
SYLMAR : Metrolink 'Disaster' Is Training Aid By Rebecca Bryant
GLENDALE : Alfresco Dining Ordinance Extended By Tommy Li
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Homeless Site Deal Nearly Completed By Jeff Schnaufer
GLENDALE : Officials to Vote on Goode House Project By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Council to Consider Donation to Schools By Ed Bond
Battalion Chief Cites Need for Fire Equipment and Stations
Police Say Fight Led to Boy's Slaying By Thom Mrozek and Josh Meyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pepperdine Subsidiary Quits Suit Over Malibu Civic Center By G. Jeanette Avent, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planners to Focus on Roads, Project By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Take Out Papers in Santa Clarita for 3 City Council Seats By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Russian Election
Death Penalty
Iran-Contra
Chavez Legacy
Sybil Brand Releases
Farm Subsidies
North Korean Nuclear Threat
A Crisis for Crisis Managers : Labor: Children's Services social workers, most of whom are women, tell of dealing daily with the stress and danger of shattered families' problems. They say they deserve pay equal to that of the predominately male Probation Department, and will go on strike to get it. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Verdict : THE CHOICES FACING THE MENENDEZ JURIES
Clinton Tax Files Removed After Aide's Suicide From Associated Press
Obituaries : Janet Margolin; Actress in Film 'David and Lisa' By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Michael Clarke; Drummer With the Byrds Rock Group From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REWARDING SACRIFICE: UC Irvine got an unexpected boost in... By Ann Conway and Val Tkach and Jerry Hicks
DOGFIGHT: Lockheed and McDonnell Douglas are waging an...
FOX BAIT: CBS isn't the only one stunned by the Fox... By Gary Gorman
WEATHER WATCH: Forecasters are predicting a wetter and... By Gary Gorman
KETTLE CALL: The recession is taking a toll on the... By Gary Gorman
APPAREL CENTER: With Patagonia in Ventura and Bugle Boy in... By Gary Gorman
ZAPPING ZAPPA: The late Frank Zappa was known as an...
SUCCESS STORY: Fadal Engineering Co. in Chatsworth has...
COMPUTER JOBS: Palmdale is trying to out-hustle Portland...
RESCUE TIME: Is paramedic service too slow in some corners...
TOP DEPUTY: Duane Preimsberger of Huntington Beach applied... By Ann Conway and Val Tkach and Jerry Hicks
RIDING HIGH: If you're at the Swap Meet at the Orange... By Val Tkach and Ann Conway and Jerry Hicks
BEYOND JUNK: Ever discard anything by accident and have it... By Val Tkach and Jerry Hicks and Ann Conway
35 Jewish Gravestones Toppled in Germany \o7 Reuters\f7
Campaign Fund Limits Rejected : Politics: State high court refuses to resurrect Prop. 68, ending chance for restrictions in '94. In 4-3 vote, justices say watered-down competing measure remains in effect. By Paul Jacobs and Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Crime Spawns Fear That Claims Victims of Its Own : Violence: Incident upon incident unnerves the region. But often the perceived threat is greater than facts warrant. By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W. E. Deming, Quality Control Guru, Dies at 93 By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troopers Say Clinton Sought Silence on Personal Affairs : Arkansas: The White House calls their allegations about the President's private life 'ridiculous.' By Douglas Frantz and William C. Rempel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Pot Is Still a Growth Industry : The crafty marijuana producers of Humboldt County have survived despite government efforts to wipe them out. Public tolerance and the drug's profit potential make eradication difficult. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Says It's Deactivating Some A-Arms By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dramatic Gains Against Child Diseases Told By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Segundo, the Aerospace Child, Learns Price of Peace By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Begins Cutting Federal Spending Plans : Budget: Domestic investment takes a back seat to deficit reduction. Congressional spending caps are cited. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Turbulence Warning Given in Fatal Crash : Aviation: Controllers did not tell pilot of private jet that plane he followed was a Boeing 757, despite FAA alert that it causes heavy wake. But they did caution twice that he was too close behind. By Jeff Brazil and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Hurls Barbs at Clinton, Brown in Washington Visit By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inman's Housekeeper Tax Problem Seen as Not Fatal By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congress : Federal Pork-Barrel Practice Gets Fitted for a Leaner Look : Earmarking, which bypasses routine review to distribute money to academic institutions, is trimmed nearly in half. By Mark Bousian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Issues : WCTU Taps Sparse Assets to Fight Alcohol : Although membership is less than 40,000, the organization continues to spread its message of abstinence. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Is Losing Patience With Aristide, Official Asserts : Haiti: His reluctance to compromise is said to frustrate the Administration. Leader's aide dismisses the criticism. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Human Rights Post Created \o7 Reuters\f7
Ruling Party Leads Serbia Vote, but May Lack Majority : Balkans: President Milosevic's Socialists declare victory. He heads for peace talks in Geneva. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bomb Blast Kills 2, Wounds 130 in Beirut From Associated Press
Call for Pardon of IRA Inmates Imperils Peace Plan : N. Ireland: A political ally of the rebels insists on an amnesty. Britain's prime minister rejects the idea. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Troops to Leave Somalia by End of March \o7 Reuters\f7
Killer Who Targeted Gays in London Gets Life Term By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compromises Emerging in PLO Talks, Israelis Report : Mideast: Teams will meet again today. Border control remains the major issue and a complete accord may be at least a week away. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exiled Palestinians' Spokesman Reported Jailed by Israelis \o7 Reuters\f7
U.S. to Press Conspiracy Suit Against MIT : Colleges: The Justice Department contends that the school colluded with eight Ivy League institutions to limit aid to needy students. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS Forms Are Lurking at a Post Office Near You \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wilson Rated Mediocre on Environment : Politics: Conservation group says the governor has lacked the will to follow through on campaign promises. His office says gains have been made, citing water issues. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Records Removed After Suicide : White House: Papers on business deals, taxes were deliberately taken out of Foster's office, aide says. From Associated Press
Nation / IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Kevorkian Better, His Doctor Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Son of Surgeon General Surrenders in Drug Case From Associated Press
Importing China's Giant Pandas Is Temporarily Barred by U.S. \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation / IN BRIEF : CONNECTICUT : ATM Fraud Puts 2 Men in Prison From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation / IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton Chooses His New Lobbyist From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cuomo Outlines Proposals for Containing Gun Violence : Crime: New York governor would severely restrict possession of weapons and limit their capacity. Asks Legislature to convene on King Day. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipe Bombs Disarmed at Neurologist's Home \o7 Associated Press\f7
New AIDS Drug OKd to Help Fight Pneumonia Parasite From Associated Press
Donald Trump, Marla Maples Seal Their Deal With an 'I Do' \o7 Associated Press\f7
Radioactive Pills Blamed in 3 Child Deaths From Associated Press
S. Africa Crash Kills 19 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Pilot Not Told He Followed 757 : Crash: But investigators also reveal that air traffic controllers twice warned private jet it was going too fast in moments before it plunged to earth in Santa Ana. By Mark Platte and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Disneyland Plans Dim as Project Chief Resigns : Theme park: Prospects that the $3-billion resort will be built seem to falter. Anaheim remains upbeat, though. By Chris Woodyard and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Half Brother Arrested in Youth's Slaying By Chip Johnson and Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Co-Pilot Had 'Zest for Life' : Eulogy: Friends, family recall victim of Santa Ana jet crash as dedicated family man, athlete who spent 20 years as a seaman before becoming a pilot. By Jennifer Brundin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Says Marriages No Big Military Problem From Staff and Wire Reports
How Doctors Can Make Those Scars Scarcely Noticeable By Kathleen Doheny
Celebrity-Item Auction to Benefit Fire Fund
BOOK REVIEW / MEMOIR : A Modest Tale Made Worthy by the Telling : EXTRA INNINGS: A Memoir \o7 by Doris Grumbach\f7 ; W.W. Norton, $22, 304 pages By Michael Dorris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Volunteers in O.C. Reap the Personal Rewards of Giving : Relationships: People who help the less fortunate also help their own sense of well-being, an Irvine psychologist says. By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSONAL HEALTH : White Christmas? No, Let It Shine
Fear is Starting to Run Our Lives : Bit by bit, growing concern about crime is causing some people to change the way they live, where they go, even how they dress. By Pamela Warrick and Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ode to a Beef Stick Pop and a Double Cheese Log By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, Walkers See the Light, Kick Back By Kathryn Bold
SPORTS
Kings Come Alive On and Off the Ice : Hockey: After blowing a 4-1 lead, they defeat Flames, 5-4, on Rychel's shot in overtime. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Can't Stop the Bucks By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA's Dunks Slam the Door on Houston : College basketball: Charles O'Bannon leads the way to Bruins' sixth consecutive victory, 93-72. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travel Suits the Ducks Just Fine By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Games Are All Relative on Vegas Strip By Shav Glick
It's in the Bag: Giants Win, 24-14 : Pro football: Simms' two scoring passes help New York to sixth consecutive victory. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Pippen Keeps Bulls in Gear, 109-97 From Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Marina Girls Win Soccer Tournament
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Beats Occidental in Women's Basketball
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC Turns It On Despite 28 Turnovers By Earl Gustkey
Polonia Signs With Yankees for $3 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : No. 2 North Carolina Rolls, 106-93 From Associated Press
Simi High Takes 5th Place Kiwanis Game
UC Santa Barbara Extends Loyola Slump to Six, 80-61 By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Student Bodies, Right? By Jim Murray
The Hot Seat : Pfund Heard the Rumors at the End of Last Season, but Now He's Hearing Complaints From Players By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shell Shocked at Buckley and Buccaneers : Pro football: Raider coach still angry about defensive back's "clips" on Hoskins and other scuffles in penalty-filled game. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Keeps the AFC as CBS Gets Shut Out : Pro football: CBS loses out even though its bid was higher than NBC's. From Associated Press
Nowhere to Turn for Rams By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : It's Simple: Win Two, Make the Playoffs By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Bettis Remains the Only Bright Spot By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Arbitrator Sets Deadline on Salaries \o7 Associated Press\f7
Fullerton, Irvine, Loyola, Oxnard Chosen as World Cup Training Sites By Mike Digiovanna
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Brooks Has a Handle on Another Side of the Business By Helene Elliott
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY UPDATE : ROSE BOWL : Badgers Have Familiar Look By Jim Hodges
HORSE RACING : Jones Suspended, but Training Ban Cut in Half By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Avie Has Turned Out to Be a Perfect Match By John Weyler
Three on List for Soccer Job By John Weyler
Western Promotes Harrison to Varsity
Jamie Oenning Woodbridge, Sr. Basketball / Guard Many of...
Olujimi Mann Santa Ana Valley, So. Basketball / Guard If...
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