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What happened on December 24, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Actor Don DeFore Dies; Played Mr. B on 'Hazel'
MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jet Crash Victims Eulogized Amid Tears, Smiles : Memorial service: Three officials of the In-N-Out burger chain are remembered as fun-loving men. Anecdotes elicit laughter from 2,000 friends, relatives.
JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Shelter Alters Hours for Pet Adoptions
BRENDA DAY
Lawyer's LSD Conviction Overturned : Appeals: The court says Douglas Palaschak can't be charged with possessing a drug that he had consumed.
DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
LOS ANGELES : City Cleared in Defamation Suit by Reputed CIA Agent
Wilderness Course to Take Hikers Off the Beaten Path
REGION : Fire Victims Have Until Feb. 25 to Apply for Loans
Official Urges Using Funds From Sales Tax on Jail : Finance: Auditor-Controller wants Prop. 172 money to help operate the facility being built near Santa Paula. Others say more deputies should be hired.
TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
HOLIDAY WATCH : Spiritual Connection
Help Asked Finding Kin of Dead Man
The Soul of Santa : Restaurateur From Humble Beginnings Brings Christmas Cheer to Carson School
CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voting Out an Abomination : South Africa gets transitional constitution
Investigators Continue Hunt for Arsonists : Fires: More than 70,000 acres of brush burned. Suspects' alibis check out and clues are getting fewer and further between.
MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Obituaries
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 7,700 Will Need New Phone Numbers : Utilities: Pacific Bell blames a capacity shortage. The East Palmdale and Littlerock clients have until October, 1994, to make the change.
PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Trees, Boxes Among Holiday Recyclables
FRANK MESSINA
Averting Future Air Disasters : FAA finally gets clear in warnings about 757s and their dangerous wakes
Democrats Weigh '96 L.A. Convention : Politics: Officials are asking five cities to submit bids. Chicago is also a front-runner.
DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Last, a Bon Voyage for Stranded Russians : Shipping: Six members of tugboat Gigant have been told by the INS to leave after spending the last eight months in L.A. Harbor. They will be heading back home by Monday.
GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Holiday Schedule : Tonight is Christmas Eve. The following schedule is in effect today:
DANA POINT : 2 More Won't Serve on Parks Committee
LEN HALL
No Whitewash for Whitewater
Commentary : Perspectives on the Holidays : On Skid Row, a Holiday Cramp : Keep the Faith, Reject Despair : With bad news all around, we forget a mighty force for good: one another.
MICHAEL PARFIT,
Michael Parfit has published books on the environment, flight, Antarctica and nuclear weapons.
VENTURA : Psychiatric Dispute Again Delays Trial
JEFF McDONALD
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Six Receive Low-Interest Loans to Reopen Businesses
PLACENTIA : Schools to Get City Money for Repairs
DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Supervisors Miss Few Board Meetings
TINA DAUNT
Plan to Store Cars on Airport Lot OKd
TINA DAUNT
Lawyers
Simi Valley Withdraws Lawsuit Aimed at Extending Roadway : Traffic: Freeway connector is relieving congestion, making an alternate route to Thousand Oaks unnecessary.
STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Managed Health Care
AIDS in Los Angeles County
A Strategy Laced With Contradictions : Trade: Asia, Latin America are becoming world economic engines. To benefit, the U.S. will have to be less critical of different political systems.
ALAN J. STOGA,
Alan J. Stoga is managing director of Kissinger Associates, a geopolitical consulting firm based in New York.
Fire Burns Acreage Near Oxnard Oil Wells
FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Program to Seize Assets for Child Support Will Expand
GARDEN GROVE : Burn Survivors Have Christmas Party
MARTIN MILLER
Thanks to Bailiff, Mother's Christmas Wish Comes True
Dana Parsons
America
Police Charity Calls Bogus, Officials Say
LOS ANGELES : Riordan Names Panel to Streamline Bureaucracy
VENTURA : Murder Suspect, 16, Faces Status Hearing
JEFF McDONALD
Christmas Eve
Fires Hit Houses and Apartments : Weather: Residents displaced in Anaheim, Santa Ana. High winds prompt firefighter alert.
LILY DIZON and MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
4 Inmates Escape From Pitchess Jail; 3 Recaptured
The Gift of Giving : For Carson Youngsters, a Real-Life Santa Makes Wishes Come True
CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County to Test Medi-Cal 'Credit Cards' : Welfare: Program is designed to speed reimbursements and to cut down on fraud. It could be in effect statewide by June.
GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : Perspectives on the Holidays : On Skid Row, a Holiday Cramp : In a world so out of joint, should we doubt God's righteous governance?
ALICE CALLAGHAN,
Alice Callaghan, an Episcopal priest and former nun, is director of Las Familias del Pueblo, a nonprofit community center in Los Angeles' garment district.
HOLIDAY DISPLAYS : Dazzling neighbors help light the way for Santa Claus on these streets.
TERESA ANN WILLIS
ORANGE : Man Sentenced for Tearing Down Sign
ANAHEIM : Plans for Disposal of Trees Announced
MOORPARK : Woman, 26, Killed in Crash Is Identified
JULIE FIELDS
Mismanagement Probe Targets Army Unit
GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Computer Firm May Move Headquarters
STEPHANIE SIMON
Free Tree Recycling in Marina del Rey
OXNARD : Man Receives Prison Sentence in Rape Case
DWAYNE BRAY
Proceeding With Holiday Tradition : Religion: Latinos participate in las posadas, a symbolic re-enactment of Joseph and Mary's search for shelter. The event combines elements of mystery and joy.
JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisor Riley to Leave Hospital Today
Government Work on Radar Tower Halted : Courts: Ruling prevents Weather Service from gaining access to Ojai Valley hilltop where system was being installed.
JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : Patrols for Christmas Tree Poaching Increased
Judge Orders Alleged Con Man to Trial, Ups Bail : Courts: She terms ex-used car salesman a 'sociopathic predator' who victimizes women for a living. Defense attorney calls actions 'unheard of.'
DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted of Vandalizing Police Car : Crime: A jury finds the Reseda resident guilty of two misdemeanor counts stemming from the Aug. 21 incident. He faces six months in jail.
THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnamese Praise Reality in Stone's 'Heaven'
LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Youths With Cancer Receive Toys, Treats
SHELBY GRAD
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $250,000 Bail Set for Man Housing Cache of Weapons
DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PORT HUENEME : First Shipment of Citrus Loaded at Dock Facility
SCOTT HADLY
Sheriff and LAPD Offer Joint Transit Patrol Plan : Security: MTA police submit a competing proposal. The merged unit would help Mayor Riordan in campaign pledge to increase the number of officers on the street.
NORA ZAMICHOW and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 'Best Doctor There Is' to Call It Quits Jan. 1
ROBERT BARKER
Children's Social Workers Win 20% Pay Increase : Labor: Union had threatened strike over alleged sex-based wage bias. Accord with county brings salaries of mostly female group closer to those of mostly male probation officers.
CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Homeless Youth Is Lavished With Gifts
MIMI KO
Lawyers Seek to Keep Photos From Jackson Body Search Out of Trial
2 Youths Charged in Shooting at Chatsworth High : Crime: The pair face assorted counts, including attempted murder. The victim is still hospitalized.
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Menendez Jurors Get 3 Days Off for Christmas
Do the Menendez Brothers Reside in Many of Us? : Human nature: Few children murder their parents with shotguns, but there are subtler ways of getting rid of people.
THOMAS R. HERSH,
Thomas R. Hersh is a psychologist practicing in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES : Downtown Redevelopment Project Gets New Life
Branching Out : Artificial Christmas Trees Grow in Popularity
CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Low-Income Housing Project Gets City OK
WILLSON CUMMER
Judge Charges Justice Dept. Misconduct : Court: Ruling in payola case leaves prosecutors without key witness. Controversy helps prompt new federal guidelines on internal investigations.
HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
FULLERTON : Cal State Gets Grant for Internship Study
BILL BILLITER
VENTURA : Bank Robber Gets 7 Years in '92 Holdups
KAY SAILLANT
GARDEN GROVE : A Cheerier Christmas for Girl, 4
JENNIFER BRUNDIN
Judge Clears City in Man's Defamation Suit
Branching Out : Artificial Christmas Trees Grow in Popularity
CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Robbers Stab Younger Boy in Back : Violence: 12-year-old and friends are attacked while walking home from the movies. He suffered a punctured lung but is expected to recover.
GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Lines Up Softball Tournaments : Sports: Officials have arranged for 20 of the regional events, which are expected to bring about $3 million in revenue to Lancaster.
PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Gun Stores Are Targeted by Thieves : Crime: Intruders are kept out of a chain's Van Nuys shop. Later a pair breaks into the Agoura Hills outlet, then surrenders.
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voice of the Island : Communications: Santa Catalina is getting its first radio station in decades. The format will be music and news.
IRIS YOKOI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Bearing Bouquet Robs Tarzana Home : Crime: Victim allowed burglar, posing as flower deliveryman, and two accomplices into his house.
JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Ex-American Samoa Police Chief Sentenced for Theft
* Rex Andrews; Former Burbank Police Chief
Limiting Aid for Mental Illnesses
Big Bear Expansion
NEWS
Short Trips Mean More Oil Changes
RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Barney, a Dinosaur Demon? Pastor Says He's Too New Age
EDWARD R. SILVERMAN, NEWSDAY
Clinton Releases Land Deal Files to Investigators
PAUL RICHTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FESTIVE BACK DROPS : A 180-Degree Turn in Evening Wear Appeals to Adventurous Women Coming and Going. Expect to See a Lot of Bare Backs on New Year's Eve.
KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long, Hard Days and No Margin for Error : Agriculture: Timing is everything in deciding when to plant. A little organic magic doesn't hurt, either.
STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hockey Team Gambles on Vegas, Comes Up a Winner : Crazes: Fans take up skating, too, as ice fever spreads. But other sports clubs have gone bust in the fickle town.
MARIA L. LA GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rome's Empire Grows : * Jim Rome has carved out a niche as one of radio's hottest personalities. Now he has moved his sports-talk format into television.
ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robert Koehler regularly contributes to The Times.
History or Hysteria?
STEVE GUTTERMAN, TIMES MOSCOW BUREAU
Hail, Britannia!
PAUL DEAN
COLUMN ONE : Bitterness Clings to Gaza's Soul : Years of Israeli occupation have spawned deep-rooted distrust. A fiery guerrilla, a frustrated doctor, a broken-hearted father are among Palestinians who ponder the promise of peace.
MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attention Shoppers: Just One Full Day of Rest Till Dec. 26
CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS
Pollard Note Seen as Effort to Justify Spying : Clemency: Campaign to win his release from prison hits a snag. His comments seem to contradict statements of remorse for actions.
RONALD J. OSTROW and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Aristide Calls for Haitian Talks in Miami : Politics: The exiled president invites all 'democratic factions' but excludes the military. The move seems intended to deflect criticism.
NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Visit (to the Mall) From St. Nick
ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Vatican Bank Handled Alleged Bribes
Reuters
Opening the Arts to Children : * Cal State Northridge president wants to stimulate young minds by expanding cultural education.
NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
N. Korea Nears OK on Nuclear Checks : Diplomacy: In secret talks with U.S., Pyongyang says it will allow inspections. But details need to be worked out with international agency. Gap with South Korea remains.
JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Budget May Spark Battle : Defense: Clinton's rejection of more funds threatens his uneasy truce with conservatives, analysts say. Domestic programs could be at risk.
ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tollway's Effect on Gnatcatcher to Be Reviewed
ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Is Anaheim Next in Line for a Rejection by Disney?
MATT LAIT and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Court Says No Notice Needed for Sobriety Stops
JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strong Winds Whip Up Fires in Riverside County
From Times Wire Services
Judgment Day : Yes, Virginia, time is running out for you to do your Christmas shopping. But take heart: The task is not impossible.
DAVID WHARTON, Times Staff Writer
The Down Sides of Wearing a Ball Cap
JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Case Paves Way for Surprise Sobriety Stops
JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Will Disney Make Anaheim Unhappiest Place on Earth?
MATT LAIT and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IRA Declares Usual Christmas Truce
Times Wire Services
Men Grow Hair for More Than Facial Expression
From Associated Press
Trail Cold in Ventura-Area Arson Fires : Investigations: No suspects have been arrested in the four blazes. Authorities say tips are coming slowly, if at all.
MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lives Lost in Darkness Find a Way With Preachers' Light : Redemption: Five people tell how they turned themselves around with the help of storefront ministers.
DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuclear Smugglers Caught, Ukraine Says
Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Fictional Jefferson Not Up to Real One : JEFFERSON: A Novel, by Max Byrd , Bantam Books $22.95, 424 pages
ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drifter Who Died in '84 Left $1 Million to American Legion
Associated Press
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : One Last Smoke Screen for Tass and Tobacco Backers
PATT MORRISON
Desperation Led to Escape, Castro Daughter Says
From Times Wire Services
Two Cash in on $90-Million Jackpot in Powerball Lottery
From Associated Press
Denver Santas Try to Salvage Yule Spirit
LOUIS SAHAGUN and ANN ROVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
White House Delays Debut of Welfare Reform
DAVID LAUTER and ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
1990 Accident Raises Doubts on 2 Troopers' Credibility : Arkansas: Insurance firm lawyer accuses them of lying. But lawmen maintain incident should not cloud believability on Clinton allegations.
From a Times Staff Writer
Brighter, Longer Parkas Suit Skiers to a T-Bar
From Associated Press
Iran-Bound Gunmen Kidnap Russian Youths and Teacher : Hostages: The masked men take captives in a southern city. After one stop, their helicopter heads in the direction of the Islamic republic.
From Times Wire Services
Ice, Fog Cause 25-Vehicle Crash, Close I-80 : Traffic: Two big rigs jackknife to set off pileup near Sacramento. Eight people are treated at hospitals.
VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Charged in Killing of 3 Boys on Halloween
VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explorations in Color
BETTY GOODWIN
Dinosaur Eggs in Scotland to Be Probed for Embryos
Reuters
A community's love of a landmark theater and faith in its future pay off in the $6.5-million restoration of THE ALEX
JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : It's Bistro Gardening Season : * A colorful place to ring out the old, ring in the new, unless one is referring to the menu.
MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
By The Boards
BRAD DREW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guitarist's Invigorating Style : * The musician will play with the quartet Tribal Tech, which is known as a major Southern California jazz-fusion ensemble.
ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES:
Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
Gifts of the Gifted : This Season, Most Stars' Favorite Stocking Stuffers Tend to Be P.C. and Tax-Free
DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yuletide Lesson in Giving : * A child learns the spirit of the holiday by 'playing Santa' to a less fortunate girl. A wish list picked up at the post office is used for shopping.
VALERIE J. NELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLIDAYS : Finding Meaning in Season's Frenzy : * There are plenty of services and celebrations--from spectacular to small-scale family affairs--aimed at spreading the true spirit of Christmas.
BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES:
Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times. and
THEATER REVIEW : Comedy That Doesn't Quite Cut It : * L.A. Connection's latest show is weak on style and lacks a sense of craftsmanship among its top actors.
RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER : A New Lineup for '94 : * Valley productions will include 'Mame' and a musical about Al Capone as well as works by William Inge and Arthur Miller.
JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES:
Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times.
How the West Was--And Is : * The Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum offers a look at its legacy from prehistoric times to the present.
NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. and
Bringing Maya to Life : * A Lancaster museum presents the work of contemporary artists deeply affected by the centuries-old culture.
NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
Cashing In on Christmas Day Sale : * Danish-American Farms opens at 8 a.m. with exceptionally low prices on lox, whitefish and bagels.
GERI COOK
Putting 'Retro' to Rest : * Possum Dixon focuses on contemporary urban themes and an often-frantic stage show to counteract critics who say elements of the group's rock sound are trapped in the past.
STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Home Within a Home : * Granny flats bring aging parents close to adult children, but not too close for comfort.
MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to The Times.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Best and the Worst of '50s Sci-Fi
BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A WITH BARBARA PIEPER : 'Creativity Is a Trump Card for California' : Arts: New president of the state arts council says her priorities include 'fostering creativity' and 'increased emphasis on arts and education.'
DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Country Stars 'Break the Silence' on AIDS : Campaign: Clint Black, Tammy Wynette, Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson are among 35 performers who will appear in print, radio and television ads beginning Jan. 13.
JIM PATTERSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illuminated by Arthur Szyk's Art : Exhibit: Serendipity leads five O.C. friends to collect the works and papers of the Polish illustrator, whose 'U.N. Series' is on view in Placentia.
BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : 'Dignity' an Overambitious Installation
SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lists on Holiday
Roney and Friends a Holiday Highlight
ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Cuba's Art World Comes Undone : Arts: Many in the creative community have left after the state began trying to control the content of their work or capitalize on it too crudely.
COCO FUSCO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;
Coco Fusco is a Cuban American artist and writer living in Santa Monica. and
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Fabiolus: A Fantasy in Concept
MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Doug MacDonald Expands His Franchise : The guitarist, always a solid mainstream craftsman, shows his deeper side in his Cafe Lido show, continually pushing his edges.
ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
People Watch
Behind Paramount's Gates, an Air of Uncertainty : Industry: On the surface it's work-as-usual as the QVC-Viacom fight over control of the studio drags on.
ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A French Star Returns to the Cinema, Legend Intact : Movies: At 65, Jeanne Moreau remains one of the best pure film actors in the world. Her latest role is in the British comedy 'The Summer House.'
GENE SEYMOUR, NEWSDAY
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Congo Norvell's Affecting Artiness
STEVE HOCHMAN
The Motown Sound, L.A. Division
ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Game Shows Show the World's Vast Differences : Television: Anne Cooper-Chen studied 265 shows from 50 countries. She found four 'cultural continents.'
ROBIN RAUZI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pulling Right Strings : Music: Mark O'Connor imposed on a diverse group of violinists--from Charlie Daniels to Pinchas Zukerman--for his new album, 'Heroes.'
DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movies Get a Real Screening in Utah : Films: Media Review Commission meets monthly to evaluate content. The descriptions are printed in local newspapers.
JAMES G. WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Need Power Rangers Items? Try These
DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Feast for the Eyes on Christmas Eve : Television: Holiday fare includes a 24-hour 'I Love Lucy' marathon on TBS, Mass from the Vatican, a multitude of 'Carols' and far fewer showings of 'Wonderful Life.'
STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Building on a Reputation : Despite the Recession, South Coast Repertory Expands Its Warehouse and Rehearsal Space
JAN HERMAN
Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and Rintels : Television: The acclaimed writer-producer has never aimed higher than his drama about the Yalta Conference.
HOWARD ROSENBERG
'The Boiler Room' Offers Hypnotic Character Study
RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Can't Stop . . . the Village People? : Yes, 17 Years Later, the Disco Troupe Is Working Hard to Keep the Party Going
STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Building trades
Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Health
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stacking Up Sales
Airlines
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Firms Cleared to Participate in Some Viet Projects
From Bloomberg Business News
LABOR : Job Growth Expected to Slow Over Rest of Decade, Forecast Says
Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
Sales of Autos Made in U.S. Rise Sharply
From Associated Press
Federal Judge Blocks New Chicken Labeling Law : Agribusiness: Ruling lets out-of-state suppliers continue to call their chicken 'fresh.' Argument boils down to one degree.
DONNA K.H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gambling--Literally--on the Media Superhighway
JOHN LIPPMAN
Autos
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bright November Is Reflected in Numbers : Economy: Personal incomes, consumer spending and factory orders all show gains for the month.
From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Slips 4.47 as Blue-Chips Temper a Rally
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'94 Looks to Be an Even Better Year for PC Bargains
LAWRENCE J. MAGID LAWRENCE J. MAGID
is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer.
I-Flow Raises $4.5 Million in Stock Offering
Rivlin Won't Seek a Seat on Fed Board : Government: Deputy director of OMB is second Administration official to bow out of running for vacancy on central bank panel.
JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appellate Judge Reinstates 20 State Securities Charges Against Lincoln's Keating : Courts: Revival of the dropped counts appears to have no effect as he is under maximum sentence.
From Associated Press
Robertson Bid for Nostalgia Extended
Fed to Consider Broader Bank Brokerage Powers
From Bloomberg Business News
Grey Ad Firm Gets Order for Carl's Account : Advertising: Pact is valued at $20 million a year. L.A. shop has served as interim agency since October. It won't say whether founder-pitchman Carl Karcher will return as commercial star.
ANNE MICHAUD and GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Taco Bell Site Search May End at UCI : Economy: Firm has university ties and wants campus-like setting. But other states want headquarters too.
DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Autos
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bankruptcies Keeping Restaurants Afloat : Economy: Chains reorganize to fight heavy debt loads, bad locations and too-expensive leases.
GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Just Child's Play : More Youngsters Are Getting Roles in Films, but Picture Isn't Always Pretty
KATHY M. KRISTOF
Year-End Wishes for the Winners and Sinners of '93
TOM PETRUNO
Price-Less Items Make Shopping More of a Task
DENISE GELLENE
Alliance Entertainment to Buy Santa Ana Distributor Airlie
SANTA ANA
SPORTS
Aikman Becomes the NFL's Richest : Pro football: Quarterback agrees to $50-million, eight-year deal with Dallas Cowboys.
From Associated Press
Alemany Turns Close One Into a 48-28 Rout
PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transfers Help Reseda Run a 9-0 Fast Break
SPORTSCOPE : St. Bernard High Girls Win Title in Santa Barbara
Misfiring Again, Fullerton Loses to Colorado St.
SCOTT MILLER
NHL ROUNDUP : Slumping Canadiens Beaten by Sabres, 5-0
From Associated Press
Thompson Helps Toros Improve to 8-2
Rancho Santiago Wins in Women's Basketball
Kings Fall Silently to Stars, 2-1
LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing for Harbor Football Player Postponed Until Jan. 4
MITCH POLIN
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Ly's Late Goal Gives Irvine the Victory
Annual Interleague Game Seen for Ventura County
JASON H. REID
Laker Trip Ends, but Not Misery : Pro basketball: Road-weary Los Angeles gets badly outrebounded again in 109-92 loss in Miami.
SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : University Survives Spartan Rally
MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Last-Second Tip Saves Kentucky
From Associated Press
Aylsworth Plays the Best to Get Better : Westlake Sophomore Seeks Top Competition to Accelerate Growth
JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets' Bid for Record Book Falls Short as Nuggets Roll
Associated Press
Tennis
CBS' Downfall: Fox's Money, NBC's Agreement
LARRY STEWART
Campbell Hall Looks Sharp as Lopez Steps Up : High school basketball: Senior center has 18 points, eight blocked shots in 60-50 victory over Montclair Prep.
STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Passes Test Against Nemesis UCSD by Scoring 100 : College basketball: Kingsmen blast Tritons by 21 points with furious first-half surge to remain undefeated.
JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Misfire Again, Colorado State Rolls : Basketball: Fullerton shoots 37.7% from the field in losing, 87-70, and drops to 1-5.
SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGES / MITCH POLIN : After Unexpected Fast Start, Southwest Expects the Unexpected
MITCH POLIN
Vetter, Saylor Make Their College Choices
Moving Is an Option, but Rams Not for Sale : Pro football: In her first extensive interview in years, Frontiere talks about Baltimore, Knox, Everett and the suffering fans.
T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Leaves Frustrated in 88-84 Defeat
ROB FERNAS
Out-of-Control Fan Appetite Kills Knicks' Taste for Giveaway
SHAV GLICK
Thompson Commits to Play for Cal : High school football: Thousand Oaks quarterback preparing to resume career after season-ending shoulder injury in game against Agoura.
JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After a Game, the Work Begins for Guard Willis : Prep basketball: Mira Costa standout, bound for Hawaii, has little time for socializing with teammates. He reviews his play with his father, who gives a thumbs up or thumbs down.
BARRY BAUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks' Losing Streak Ends at 20 Games
From Associated Press
Phifer Finds Strength to Become a Bruiser : Rams: Former UCLA linebacker is having his best season as a pro, leading the team in tackles and being mentioned as a possible Pro Bowl pick.
MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mannix Leads San Clemente Victory
Dykstra, Phillies Agree on Contract
ROSS NEWHAN, From Staff and Wire Reports
For Clippers, It Only Gets Worse in Rout : Pro basketball: Golden State wins, 141-95, when Clippers tie a team low.
CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Sign Three Players Before Deadline : Pro football: McDaniel, Anderson and Jaeger get new contracts but Smith deal falls through. Rams sign Newman.
STEVE SPRINGER and MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wanted: Real, Live Bettors : 'Convenience Stores' Are Emptying Tracks and Draining the Excitement From Racing
JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Celebrity Baseballs a Real Hit
MIKE DOWNEY
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