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What happened on November 19, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Bidding Adieu to the Nickodell Restaurant : Longtime Hollywood Watering Hole Runs Dry in an Era of Sprouts and Bottled Water LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Descriptions of Jackson's Health Differ Sharply : Litigation: An attorney who took a deposition from him last week in a civil case says he was lucid. The singer's own lawyer says he was glassy-eyed and unfocused on eve of testimony but later improved. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakeberg Twins
LONG BEACH : Police Called After Blacks, Latinos Clash at Jordan High
Defense Rests in Menendez Trial : Courts: Last of 56 witnesses says that although the brothers told their therapist of murdering their parents, they did not trust him enough to disclose details of abuse. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Accused of Castrating Her Husband : Courts: Prosecutors add charge of mayhem to allegations in 1992 case. Defense attorney says client suffered physical abuse. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manella Confirmed for U.S. Attorney Job : Courts: L.A.'s new federal prosecutor has served on Municipal, Superior benches. Sen. Dianne Feinstein recommended her for post. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Air Pollution Penalties
PERSPECTIVE ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN : A President for the Ages : Indifferent to power and trusting in God, he dared to take moral--and politically unpopular--stands. RONALD D. RIETVELD, Ronald D. Rietveld is a professor of history at Cal State Fullerton
Suspect in Fatal Arson Blaze Is Arraigned JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Hit in Gunfight Dies of His Injuries
Valley Obituaries
Obituaries
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Sues McDonnell Over Computer Pact ERIC YOUNG
RESEDA : Campus Aims AIDS Program at Teen-Agers SUSAN BYRNES
3 More Options on the Table for El Toro Decision : Conversion: Stanton and Steiner suggest 1) a nine-member governing board including all five supervisors, 2) expanding panel to 11, or, if all else fails, 3) letting voters decide. KEVIN JOHNSON and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sour Notes Heard in Blues Festival Aftermath : Entertainment: City gets noise complaints, many say they have gone unpaid for services, and promoters are arguing. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Use Blasts in Quake Search Delayed
Deer Farming
SANTA CALRITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Pilots, Residents Continue Their Fight Over Air Park at Hearing DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Correcting the 43% Dilemma : Clinton gets by with the help of Republicans
Grocer Slain After Handing Over Money to 2 Robbers : Violence: A Pasadena merchant who helped raise funds to fight crime becomes a victim. He offered no resistance to the gunmen. CHAU LAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors OK Plans for Expansion of Landfill
SANTA CALRITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Felony Charges Filed in Gunshot Incident SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Riordan, Chick Join in Opening of Taper Center JOHN SCHWADA
Moorpark OKs Plan to Expand Library Hours : Council: Donations and redevelopment funds will add 26 hours per week, beginning next month and continuing through June. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA : Shelter Residents Honor Supporters WILLSON CUMMER
South Africa's Joy and Peril
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Mistrial Leads to Dismissal of Sexual Assault Charges
APEC WATCH : Sorry, Not Going
BURBANK : Disney Elementary Won't Change Name ED BOND
Some Smolder Over Fire Sale : Charity: Laguna's chronic homeless wonder why they are denied clothing donated to victims of blaze. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Firefighting Water Plentiful, City Is Told DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Man Charged in Hit-and-Run That Killed Boy RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Grades for These Schools : Officials step nimbly in dealing with issues of religious, gay clubs
HOLIDAY EVENTS : There's plenty on tap to put good cheer into the fast-approaching season. MARY HELEN BERG
Police Officer Gets Fine, Probation for Misuse of Computer DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : McClintock Attacks Gray Davis' Record CYNTHIA H. CRAFT
District Acts to Cut Fees at Bailard Dump : Trash: The decision and a commission's vote to keep the landfill open longer come amid sagging business and a bleak outlook. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State to Advertise New Rules That Reward Welfare Recipients Who Enter Work Force From a Times Staff Writer
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Governor Calls for Life Terms in Serial Arson DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lawyer Charged With Defrauding Actress, Others of $1.24 Million ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Details Prison Escapee's Difficult Route : Penitentiary: Murderer's path is revealed in security review. Lancaster has put on hold a plan to lobby for another facility. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf War Veterans
Woman Arraigned in Son-in-Law's Slaying THOM MROZEK
Politicos Vary on Assessing Fallout From NAFTA Vote TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Council OKs $30,000 for Teen Activities SHELBY GRAD
Countywide : Santa, Songs Stress Dangers of Smoking JON NALICK
VENTURA : Coastal Panel OKs Plan for Downtown PEGGY Y. LEE
LAKE FOREST : Discussion Delayed on Rent Control FRANK MESSINA
Man Faces Trial in Killing of Relative THOM MROZEK
SANTA CALRITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Emotions Rise at Hearing on Proposed Off-Road Racing Facility in Canyon JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LANCASTER : Details of Prisoner's Escape Disclosed in Report
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Schools Discuss Violence, Strategies ROBERT BARKER
WOODLAND HILLS : Tour Provides Taste of College Life JILL LEOVY
Illegal Immigrants Target of Proposal to Ban Services ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joel A. Malone; Writer, Director
DANA POINT : Water Board Votes Health Benefits Out LEN HALL
Poker-Faced Katz Sets Off Chain Reaction by Standing Still
Robbers Kill Woman, Injure Husband at Store
Disneyland Previews Roger Rabbit Ride : Entertainment: Theme park will officially open the attraction Jan. 26 to generate excitement during the slow winter months. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Slashes Arena Debt Through Refinancing MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrance Police Tape Students to Make Case for Closed Campuses CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sniffing Out Lousy Lawyers : Crusader's 'Skunk' Awards Aimed at Reforming Bar KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Police Union Considering Escalation of Job Action
One Marine's Return to Bloody Beach at Tarawa : Assemblyman Ferguson to Relive Landing--50 Years Later JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Renovation OKd for Auditorium TOMMY LI
Reward Offered in Takahashi Killing
Sunland : Swastikas Painted on Mormon Church CHIP JOHNSON
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Man Killed During Gun Battle With Transit Police
River Phoenix
GARDEN GROVE : Boy's Spirits Raised by Blimp Ride GREG HERNANDEZ
GLENDALE : Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary Charges TOMMY LI
PANORAMA CITY : End to Dangerous Crossing Sought JEFF SCHNAUFER
Tackle Trade War's Neglected Child : Japan: An improved climate in both nations for direct investment would allow more U.S. access to its markets. MARK MASON, Mark Mason, an assistant professor at Yale University's School of Organization and Management, is author of "American Multinationals and Japan" (Harvard University Press, 1992)
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Serial Child Molester Now Suspected in 26 Attacks
SYLMAR : Panel Delays Decision on 120 Housing Units GEOFFREY MOHAN
Attempted Arson Suspected in Find of Gas-Soaked Rags MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Floats Taking Form for Holiday Parade JON NALICK
Bank Robbery Suspect Can't Escape Team of Security Guards MATHIS CHAZANOV
SANTA CALRITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Trustees Conditionally OK Disputed Site for New School SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BREA : City Imposes Fee on Newspaper Racks MIMI KO
Kick Boxer Guilty of 1st-Degree Murder : Crime: Jury convicts Orange man of robbing and slaying his girlfriend with a hammer. He could face a death sentence. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Marlboro Man Packs Is Even Deadlier Than a Gun Dana Parsons
College Funding Cuts
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : High Grades for These Schools
NEWBURY PARK : Cards, Comics Change Hands at Library Event BRENDA DAY
Expansion of Sunshine Canyon Dump OKd : Trash: The now-idle landfill could resume operations by spring. But opponents vow to continue legal attacks. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Man Rescued After Falling Overboard MATTHEW MOSK
Activist Takes More Heat for Tax Ads : Politics: Chairman of alliance protests unauthorized use of group's name, but Robings claims support of membership. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Searching for Someplace to Be Somebody : "Said, I hear my train a - comin g . Hear my train . . . hear my train a - coming. To take me . . . from this lonesome town." --Jimi Hendrix RON HARRIS
Illicit Handgun Sales
San Clemente : Lodge Benefit to Help Elk Member's Family FRANK MESSINA
Father Boyle on Crime
College Teachers Protest Stalemate in Contract Talks CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ross Perot
NEWBURY PARK : Councilwoman to Meet Constituents STEPHANIE SIMON
Prosecutor Details Loan Scheme in a Failed Bid to Rescue Bank : Courts: Federal trial begins in the case of two ex-bankers accused of fraud in an attempt to prevent seizure of the Thousand Oaks institution. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : City Is Sponsoring Holiday Craft Fair JAMES MAIELLA JR.
SIMI VALLEY : Planners Approve 24-Hour Gas Station SARA CATANIA
Firestone to Seek GOP Nod for O'Connell's Seat PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising to the Top : Circus Vargas' Oxnard Stop Creates New Memories, Revives Old Ones MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Texaco Building May House Health Clinic JULIE FIELDS
Students Gather Trash, Gain Insight in Canyon GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
It's the Cats' Meows : Mike Spalla's new Christmas compact disc features felines yowling Yuletide favorites. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fabio Inc. : A touch of talent, a heap of hype: He's not just a hunk, he's a conglomerate. IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lego to Build Theme Park in Carlsbad; O.C. to Benefit TONY PERRY and DON WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jonestown Lives On as a Reminder of Cults' Dangers : Religion: After 15 years of grieving, victims' relatives plan to erect a memorial to the hundreds who died. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perfect Spot to Browse : With a wide variety of stores, Encino Place has something for everyone, including youngsters. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to The Times
Handful of Sierra Ski Resorts Open; Others to Follow Associated Press
A Low-Key Cheese and Fruit Kind of Premiere JEANNINE STEIN
Travelers Stranded by American Strike : Labor: Flight attendants start a walkout planned for 11 days. Passengers scramble for seats on rival carriers. Pilots may join strike, adding to holiday week problems. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Resurrecting Tossed Art Is Poetic Justice RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Worker Held in Threats Against NAFTA Backer From a Times Staff Writer
Devil May Be in Details of South Africa Charter BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rollins Testifies in Grand Jury Election Probe Associated Press
UC Regents Vote to Scrap South African Investment Ban RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Targets Pacific Rim for Trade Crusade KARL SCHOENBERGER and LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JUSTICE : Jail Sentences May Not Spell End of Chile's Letelier Case : Two former secret police officers are expected to appeal their convictions for 1976 murder of exiled Socialist. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Chooses 'Rescue Artist' to Lead Schools CARL INGRAM and SANDY BANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Smokers Try to Cope With Being Outcasts of the '90s : Health: Across U.S., puffers have been put out on the street for their habit. 'You feel like a pariah,' says one. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nigerian Ruler Disbands Elected Bodies From Times Wire Services
Ukraine OKs Nuclear Arms Treaty but Limits Its Scope : Weapons: Lawmakers resist pressure from U.S., Russia and own president to dismantle all warheads. MARY MYCIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Somali Warlord, No Longer Hunted, Comes Out of Hiding Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Diller Scripts His Comeback : After leaving Fox to run a home shopping network, the ex-studio boss is starring in a Hollywood power struggle. He hopes his bid for Paramount will anchor his own mega-media empire. JOHN LIPPMAN and AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Medical Aid Group Pulls Out of Bosnia CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After NAFTA Vote, President Looking to Collect More Wins : Clinton: A successful summit in Seattle could further boost his stature in the eyes of the public, aides say. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radical Medicaid Changes Approved for Tennessee From Associated Press
Fear of Vigilantism Prompts Gun Proposal Associated Press
Anxiety Over Molestations Spurs Action ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executives Press Clinton to Smooth U.S.-China Ties JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Chief Stresses Military Power : Peacekeeping: Strength is key to missions, Boutros-Ghali tells West Point cadets. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mood of Calm Marks Burbank Airport on Strike's 1st Day : Travel: Polite picketers, philosophical passengers help ease local impact of flight attendants' walkout. American's agents scramble to reroute stranded flyers. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Outcasts of the '90s: Smokers in the Workplace : Health: Across U.S., puffers have been put out on the street for their habit. 'You feel like a pariah,' says one. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Limits Liability in Overdose Case : Health: Parents who followed pharmacist's incorrect instructions on infant's medication cannot sue for emotional distress, state Supreme Court says. Justices are reluctant to encourage more lawsuits. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Pledges New Legislation to Control Guns JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
THE TIMES POLL : Many of Laguna Fire's Victims Lost Everything : Survey: Psychological scars remain but bitterness is not common. Most blame arson, winds, not officials. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuck, Don't Toss, Formal Wrappings JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate Backs Return of Outside Counsels : Investigations: The law inspired by Watergate expired in 1992. The GOP dropped efforts to delay measure after a Democrat won the White House. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislation to Enact Health Plan Is Ready KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dutch Find 1.9 Million Frozen Sparrows in Cargo Reuters
More Attacks Linked to Valley Serial Molester : Crime: Number of assaults ascribed to suspect rises to 26, including second rape. LAPD defends investigation. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McClintock to Run for State Controller From a Times Staff Writer
A New Era of Live Music : Several groups will offer a mixture of sounds at the 'Sunfest Fair' in a venue now renamed The Downs. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
Landmark Reforms Gain in Japan : Parliament: The lower house passes bills that could bring political realignment. Vote is a victory for Hosokawa. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Allows Scholarships Limited to Black Students From Associated Press
Lego Goes With Carlsbad as Park Site TONY PERRY and DON WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Potential RLA Leaders Don't Want the Post PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Travelers Stranded by American Strike : Labor: Flight attendants start a walkout planned for 11 days. Passengers scramble for seats on rival carriers. Pilots may join strike, adding to holiday week problems. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Senators Are Great at Being Praised GLENN F. BUNTING
Bringing Out the Best : Tips can aid parents in easing tension and helping children mind their manners, especially during the critical holiday periods. ADRIENNE WIGDORTZ ANDERSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Adrienne Wigdortz Anderson is a Chatsworth writer
Friday Night Story Time : Bookstar's Pajamarama Club is for kids from ages 2 to 8. It offers families an alternative to ritual of takeout and videos. LISA HALLETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lisa Hallett is a Glendale writer
Relative Values : American Renegade Theatre's 'Nevada Line' depicts the destruction of a family applying traditional solutions to modern problems. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times
HUMAN RIGHTS : Moscow Makes Life Tough on 'Visitors' RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Flatter Your Figure: Transform Your Figure With the Next Garment You Wear' MARIA D. LASO
Abortion Clinic Protection Measure Passed by House : Legislation: Bill must be reconciled with slightly weaker Senate version. It would outlaw blockades and impose stiff penalties for acts of violence. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mackie Should Have Moved Earlier DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Winning Hand
Salvagers Given Ship's $21 Million Gold Treasure From Associated Press
NAFTA Takes Toll in Anger, Split Allies : Politics: Vote shakes up the legislative process and that could affect the fate of Clinton's domestic agenda. Union leaders swear vengeance. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Fine Form : Century Gallery displays works of 15 contemporary Constructivists. Space, line, and color serve as tools. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
A Socko Combo : Socks 'n' Sandals--Thongs to Platforms--Is All the Rage MAUREEN SAJBEL
Strike Puts a Dent in Airline's O.C. Operations JENNIFER BRUNDIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Book Awards Honor Proulx Associated Press
Behind the Scenes : Athletes and Entertainers Take a Stand and Pose for Children's Charity ROSE APODACA
Lobbyist Was 'Mind-Raped' by Former Legislator, Lawyer Says : Courts: During closing arguments, Alan Robbins is called an untruthful witness who had a stranglehold on Clayton Jackson. Deliberations in corruption trial will start Monday. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stylish Comfort Between Work and Bedtime Is a Tough Fit ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Dynamic Duo : NAACP Honors Achievements of Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Family That's Full of Surprises : A talented cast and an inventive director use energy and humor to deliver playwright Barbara Lindsay's messages about dysfunction in 'The Walkers.' T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Savor the Rain Forest : The jungle atmosphere and exotic cuisine has turned the Amazon Bar and Grill into a popular spot for a high-fashion crowd. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
UC Berkeley Shoots Down 'Assassin' Game MICHAEL MECHANIC, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Comedy With Teeth' : 'Vaudevillage' is a variety show offering a mix of signature acts, new pieces and surprise guests, ensuring a different performance every night. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times
Power of the Press : Linda Lyke's graphic, colorful exhibit of works will be on display at Glendale gallery. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
NAFTA Fight Has Bruised Perot's Image PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Harmony With Boca Livre : Brazilian quartet makes Los Angeles debut at Le Cafe. Group's melodic flexibility helps create exhilarating, evocative music. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for The Times
When You Need Dry Nails Fast CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Craving Cashmere? : Inventory from the William Kasper warehouse in Kansas will be offered for one weekend in L.A. at near wholesale prices. GERI COOK
27 Die, 30 Injured in Salvadoran Prison Riot Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW BUSINESS : A Lively Ride Into Future of Auto Making : COLLISION: GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, and the Race to Own the 21st Century by Maryann Keller , Doubleday/Currency, $25, 287 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Formal Introductions : 'Black tie' now means bold colors and polka-dot or paisley vests. Suspenders can even make a fashion statement. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strike Disrupts American Airlines : Labor: Flight attendants start walkout planned for 11 days. Passengers scramble for seats on rival carriers. Serious travel problems feared for Thanksgiving week. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Try a Shirt-Jac, Jack! : They're Cool Once Again--but Only on the Right Guy GAILE ROBINSON
Road Construction Video Builds a Following Among Kids and Adults KEITH HENDERSON, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
A Home Away From Home : Ethnic music clubs draw expatriates longing for the songs and dances of their native lands. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Dunlap Hoping Sweet Dreams Don't Sour Cal Lutheran Season JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball '93-'94: Freeway League
McDowell Gets Knocked Out From Staff and Wire Reports
Southern Section Volleyball Playoffs
Sony to Invest in the Kings? JAMES BATES
Division Ii Tennis
Loyola Finishes Regular Season on the Road
Tennis Roundup
Southern Section Volleyball Playoffs HEATHER STEVENS
Wilson Sisters Sign to Play at Pacific
Hollywood Park Approves Purchase of Track in Kansas THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Gritty Saugus Overcomes Claremont KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Golden Ruling: Antelope Valley Back in Playoffs STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Overtime Victory Puts Master's in Soccer Title Match
Even If CSUN Raises Price, He May Not Cash In MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor College Reloads; El Camino Looks to Rebuild : Community colleges: Seahawk coach believes his team can improve on last season's 28-4 record. Warriors hope to surprise opponents after 9-20 season. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona del Mar Rallies to Beat Laguna Beach MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Volleyball
Freedom Will Gladly Settle for Big Loser MIKE PENNER
Disney's Playoff Plan Meets Cool Response : NCAA: College presidents indicate they will move slowly in considering proposal for Division I-A football championship game. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Irish Backfield Still in Motion : Pro football: Bettis and Brooks trying to become first pair from one school to rush for 1,000 yards each in first season. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Get Great Reception : ROSE BOWL SHOWDOWN / UCLA vs. USC : USC's Johnnie Morton Has Great Talent, but He Takes It a Step Beyond EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Sues Doctors, Hospital in Shoemaker Case JOHN CHERWA, TIMES ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
They Get Great Reception : ROSE BOWL SHOWDOWN / UCLA vs. USC : J.J. Stokes Used '92 Victory Over USC as Springboard to a Banner '93 Season JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Newport Harbor Sets Up Rematch With League Rival KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
NHL ROUNDUP : Barrasso Gets 250th in Penguins' Victory From Associated Press
Football PAIGE A. LEECH
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Lyght Also Hurt, but Should Play MIKE REILLEY
Peninsula Girls Romp Past Corona del Mar
Girls' Basketball 1993-1994: Freeway League
Girls' Basketball 1993-1994: Freeway League
Girls' Basketball 1993-1994: Freeway League
DIVISION II TENNIS : Krum's Victory Helps Edison Reach Final DAVE McKIBBEN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Morton, Stokes on All-American Team Associated Press
Girls' Basketball 1993-1994: Freeway League
In Any Case, He Was Prepped for the Occasion
Master's Should Keep Winning With New Coach, Faster Pace JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Title Runs May Fall 4 Feet Short : Cross-country: Peninsula, gearing up for Southern Section meet, might have to compete without its No. 1 girl and No. 3 boy runners. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Biggest Game Week for Norrie LARRY STEWART
Phelps Has Grown in Stature, Ability While Leading Irvine Into Playoffs CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NIT ROUNDUP : Towson State Beats St. John's in a Real New York Shocker From Associated Press
Ancich, His Mystique Back Home at St. Paul BARBIE LUDOVISE
Girls' Basketball 1993-1994: Freeway League
Tolbert Makes Presence Felt : Pro basketball: Forward limits rookie Mashburn to three-of-17 shooting in 88-84 Clipper victory. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : A Different Plan May Be in Order LONNIE WHITE
Mumford Leads UC Irvine to Exhibition Victory JOHN WEYLER
Lakers Sink to New Low : Pro basketball: They lead in first and are tied at half, but then go downhill fast in 103-76 loss to Warriors. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo High Surfers Finish With 6-0 Record
CSUN Opens Basketball Season With Exhibition MIKE HISERMAN
SOUTHERN SECTION CROSS-COUNTRY : Girls' I-A Race Includes Irvine and Esperanza MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Neuheisel Did a Little of Everything JIM HODGES
Canyon Swept in Volleyball Semifinal BARRY BAUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Even Among This Group, Stanford's Stenstrom Stands Out DAN HAFNER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Sylmar Among Favored Teams as Play Begins ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
SOUTHERN SECTION WATER POLO : Esperanza, Sunny Hills Play Semifinals Tonight MARTIN BECK
NBA ROUNDUP : Rockets Remain Unbeaten From Associated Press
Newport Harbor Doubles Up, Beats San Marcos MIKE WOJCIECHOWSKI
3 Ride Passing Lane Straight to the Top : High school football: Hart, Newbury Park and L.A. Baptist prosper with the run-and-shoot. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings Run Into Some Official Difficulty, 3-2 : Hockey: Goal by Zhitnik is disallowed as Toronto rallies from a two-goal deficit. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Need a Touch of Seasoning : Preview: Dominguez Hills, which opens the season today against Eastern Montana, must hope its underclassmen get wise to the world of college basketball. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shubin Takes Crash Course in Geography
Defense Greatest Ally of 10-0 Newbury Park JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / SHARK SHOOTOUT : Pressure or No Pressure, Price Is Definitely Right THOMAS BONK
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Now They Want to Play, Not Watch EARL GUSTKEY
Sunny Hills' Takasaki Has a Narrower Focus GABE LACQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Ron Hansen's Disappearance Still a Mystery BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Reviews : 'The Piano' Plays an Intoxicating Tune KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Millie's Rises From Ashes Once Again MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Evening of Jazz Films at Vision Complex
'Friend' Monday
National Video Rentals : 'Dennis the Menace' Makes His Move DENNIS HUNT
Read It in the Tabloids? See It on TV! : Programming: 'This I'm doing for fun,' says Brandon Tartikoff, who's producing 'Weekly World News on Television' for CBS. First up: a woman with shoulder implants. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jean Epstein Films at Beyond Baroque
'Day My Parents Ran Away' to Air on Fox
'Gypsy' Benefit at Film Academy
TV REVIEWS : 'They': A Gossamer Thread of Emotion RAY LOYND
TV REVIEWS : Moyers' Journal Reaches for Peace in 'Holy War' ROBERT KOEHLER
Simple Melodies, Danceable Beat Pay Off for Art Porter ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Blue Corridor' a Therapeutic Journey RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skaters Glide Under Broadway-Style Spotlight : Spectacle: Champions scale down their moves, but not their skills, in intimate extravaganza on stage. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Ultimate Oz' Really Out of This World : Even the Wicked Witch of the West would love MGM/UA's deluxe 'Wizard of Oz' set, which features spectacular color, THX-enhanced sound and many extras. BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Laugh Glutton' Keeps 'Em in Feeding Frenzy : Comedy: Richard Jeni, who opens tonight in Irvine, will 'throw myself on the floor and be stupid' during stand-up acts to get laughs. He's also working on movies and in TV. GLENN DOGGRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : 'Shrew' Stands Up to OCC's Pratfalls : The low comedy in Shakespeare's text makes the college's commedia dell'arte treatment a comfortable fit.
Tom Arnold Working on Show for CBS
Michael Vanishes, So Does Judgment : Television: What words describe news coverage of the besieged singer? Ludicrous, scummy and excessive come to mind. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Epic Bets Jackson Still Has Appeal DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden Globes Give Studios an Early Christmas Present : Movies: Nominations, usually announced the week before New Year's, provide an advertising tool. This year, they will be revealed Dec. 23. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canter's Fete Toasts 'Brill Building' Set : Music: A party in honor of the release of a 74-song, four-CD box set draws '60s music veterans who worked near that fabled N.Y. office tower. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Restrained Look at a Sensational Subject RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Carters' Country Collection ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Michelangelo's 'Creation' Too Racy for Rating Panel : Movies: It rules that the trailer for the upcoming 'Six Degrees' that contained the artwork could be shown only with R-rated films. So MGM cut scene. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Summer' Is Bergman's Favorite for All Seasons MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Von Stade Exudes Dauntless Charm : The beloved mezzo-soprano encounters some technical problems in an Ambassador recital but compensates with style and finesse. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : New Data Unfolds in 'Who Killed JFK?' ROBERT KOEHLER
MUSIC REVIEW : A Night of Mixed Pleasures With Pianist Robert Taub DANIEL CARIAGA
Pop Album Chart : Sinatra Still Swings Behind Pearl Jam DENNIS HUNT
THEATER REVIEW : In Grand Company With 'Ruthless!' SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
THEATER REVIEW : Life Springs Eternal From Thoughtful 'Tuck Everlasting' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pussy Tourette: Out of the Underground LORRAINE ALI
McMahon's 'Star' Now Interactive : Television: 'Star Search' is using 900 telephone numbers so viewers can cast votes. A call costs $1.99. Proceeds go to Muscular Dystrophy. ROBERT EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Two Generals Steal the Show in 'The War Room' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Movie Reviews : Let's Have a Hand for 'Addams Family Values' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Plan to Sell GM Division to Germans Dropped : Courts: An antitrust lawsuit was filed by the Justice Department to block German acquisition of Allison Transmission DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Retreat in Selling Wave; Dow Loses 19 : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
23-State Panel Probing Cable Pricing Policies : Television: The task force is looking for evasions of the new rate law. Several loopholes allow companies to skirt the rules' intent. PAUL FARHI, THE WASHINGTON POST
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California Lags in Personal Income
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MGM Narrows Its Choices for Distribution Head
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A Cacophony of Claims in Rival Cellular Ads DENISE GELLENE
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Decline of Hot Growth Issues Fulfills Prophecy of 'Shorts' TOM PETRUNO
Pentagon Will Examine Claim of Forced Sex : Workplace: IBM engineer says she was pressured in order to win contracts. Agency official denies any wrongdoing. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Discloses Settlement of Sex Harassment Lawsuit JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karcher Enterprises Closes Escrow on Two of Founder's Properties
State Strips Sentinel of Its License : Insurance: Garamendi cites 'numerous' code violations by the high-profile agency. Owner denies charges, will appeal. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Angst at 35,000 Feet : American Passengers Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Little Cortex Finds Big Admirer : Stock: The Irvine pharmaceuticals firm's shares soar at news that global investor George Soros has bought in. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
24% Drop in Earnings Ends 10-Year Boom for Nintendo From Reuters
Health Package Could Hurt State's Economy, Studies Say : But Benefits Would Reportedly Outweigh Mild Recession DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Restless Guber Agrees to Stay Put ALAN CITRON and JAMES BATES
Decline of Hot Growth Issues Fulfills Prophecy of 'Shorts' TOM PETRUNO
Sony Survives 'Last Action' Flop : Earnings: 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'In the Line of Fire' help offset poor results of Schwarzenegger film. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secrets Used in Paramount Bid, Viacom Charges JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unions Expect Gains for Labor Movement Despite NAFTA Loss STUART SILVERSTEIN and JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Stocks Retreat in Selling Wave; Dow Loses 19 : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IMPACT OF NAFTA VICTORY : Uniqueness of Maquiladora Could Fade : Trade: With tariff and tax advantages set to end, it becomes just another Mexican manufacturing operation. PATRICK LEE and CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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