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What happened on November 24, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEW : Kushner's 'Perestroika' on Broadway . . . Finally By Linda Winer, NEWSDAY
Movie Reviews : A Star-Struck 'Perfect World' : Eastwood directs himself and Costner in a rare celestial pairing of today's biggest movie heroes. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
A Kinder, Gentler Robin in 'Doubtfire' : The comic continues to forsake his trademark anarchy for more warm and cuddly roles. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE/DANCE REVIEW : Inspired Choreography Best Part of This 'Nutcracker' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Spielberg's 'Dinosaur's Story': 'Jurassic Park' It's Not By Charles Solomon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Josh and S.A.M.': An Excellent (and \o7 Real) \f7 Adventure By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Culkin Seems Out of Place in 'Nutcracker' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP/ROCK More Rap Troubles: A Monday night album-release... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Deep Thoughts Melt 'The Ice Runner' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Woo's 'Tomorrow' Balances Emotion and Violence By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Comedy Hall of Fame' a Night of Warm Laughs and Tributes By Lawrence Christon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : 'Walton Reunion' Clobbers Kennedy Specials By Greg Braxton
MUSIC REVIEW : Isaiah Jackson Conducts Santa Barbara Symphony By Josef Woodard
THEATER REVIEW : Stuffed 'Holiday' Is Not Red-Letter By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guns and Missiles and Toys, Oh My! : Television: Can anyone stop the mayhem and violence attached to family programming? Frustrations mount. By Howard Rosenberg
A Mother's Note on Her Son's Life and Death By Heart Phoenix, \o7 River Phoenix, one of Hollywood's rising young stars, died of a drug overdose on Oct. 31. He was 23. His death was particularly shocking because he had been dedicated to causes that espoused healthful living and cleaning up the environment. He was one of five children of parents who had been wanderers in the '60s, who were strict vegetarians and who were, at one time, missionaries in South America for Children of God, a controversial Christian sect that now calls itself the Family. and The late actor's mother, Arlyn, of Gainsville, Fla.--who prefers to be called Heart--sent this article to The Times to explain her feelings about her son's death\f7
A Former Yes Man Gravitates Toward the Spiritual : Rock-guitar virtuoso Steve Howe says his new album has 'a lot of floaty ideas.' He plays the Coach House this evening. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mayor: City Committed to Museum By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
AIDS Project L.A. Honors Hillary Clinton, Katzenberg By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Family Feud in Wake of 'Columbus' : Movies: Ilya Salkind has sued Alexander, his father and producing partner, for breach of contract, fraud and racketeering. By Judy Brennan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
European Pianist Wins Monk Competition : Jazz: Jacky Terrasson, 27, is awarded the $10,000-first prize at the Kennedy Center event. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Hitting the Sweetest Notes at Youthful Age : Violinist Gil Shaham, 22, Is in a Hurry to Build Repertory Before He Turns 30 By Chris Pasles
BUSINESS
15.6% of Cracker Barrel Investors Back First Shareholders Resolution for Gay Rights From Bloomberg Business News
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Breaking Streaks, Stocks Turn Up and Yields Drop Market Overview and From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Survival Tips for Harried Business Fliers By Carol Smith, CAROL SMITH \o7 is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena\f7
Executive Travel
Global Markets and Economic Update
Other News
Restaurant Enterprises Group Files Preset Chapter 11 Plan : Recapitalization: The plan should have no effect on El Torito, Coco's and Carrows eateries, a company official explains. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Labor Dept. Sues Santa Ana Local to Void Election : Litigation: After complaints by dissidents, government alleges violations by Laborers Union leaders and asks for new vote. By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After O.C. Disaster: It's Not Good Time for the Hard Sell : Image: Businesses wanting to help are told they must take care that their acts of 'generosity' don't appear self-promoting. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driving Force Behind Electric : Utilities Take on Detroit in Defending Green Rules By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Recovering Rapidly From Strike : Airlines: The carrier says it will continue to downsize. Meanwhile, a slowdown by United's machinists poses possible holiday delays. By Donna K.H. Walters and Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City National to Lay Off 12% of Its Workers : Finance: The Beverly Hills-based 'banker to the stars' will close six of its 22 branches in an effort to cut costs. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Seeks Single Overseer of Banks, Thrifts : Regulation: The proposal, which would merge the Fed, FDIC, OTS and comptroller, gets a mostly cool reception. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Guide for Santas Lists 25 Toys to Avoid : Consumers: Groups tag the gifts most likely to cause injury. The No. 1 problem: parts small enough to cause choking. By Scott Sandell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Gets New Chief at Crucial Time in Telecom : Communications: Antitrust lawyer Reed E. Hundt's confirmation ends months of delay. Agency still has one vacancy. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drug Maker Warner-Lambert to Close 7 Plants, Lay Off 2,800 From Reuters
EMI, Michael Jackson in Publishing Deal : Music: The pop star owns most of the Beatles' hits. Estimates of the pact's worth range from $90 million to $200 million. By James Bates and Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
14% of Cracker Barrel Investors Back First Shareholders Resolution for Gay Rights From Associated Press
Clinton Tries to Jump-Start Trade Talks : Commerce: He meets with European Community official in effort to break deadlock on GATT accord. By James Risen and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Southland Firms to Buy More Recycled Paper to Boost Demand By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Acts to Close 2 Firms Accused of Selling Unlicensed Medical Plan By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Prices Fall as OPEC Fuels Doubts It Will Cut Output : Energy: Ministers are anxious to raise prices but appear unwilling to restrict production. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bill Gives Treasury Greater Role in Policing Securities Market From Bloomberg Business News
Football Veteran, 2 Others Win $400,000 From Brokers From Associated Press
Executive Travel : Business Travelers to Lose Big Tax Deductions in '94 From Reuters
International Business : Telephone Co. Imbroglio Slows Privatization Efforts in Turkey By Hugh Pope
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Proceeds From Financing to Repay MainPlace Debt
Software Maker's Top Executive Resigns : Transition: State of the Art appointed David W. Hanna, who plans to focus on growth. Reason why David S. Samuels left was not given. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE : Even Good Design and Strong Sales May Not Be Enough in Today's Market Compiled by John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Irvine Co. Holds Off on Its REIT Offering : Stock: Company cites tepid real estate investment trust market in postponing the much-anticipated sale. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell, Times staff writer
AST Research Plans to Sell Bonds to Raise $100 Million
Saba Petroleum in Irvine Reports 3rd-Period Loss
Winners Is Hoping to Stall Shutdown of Lottery Machines By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wahlco Wins Pact: Wahlco Environmental Systems Inc. of...
ICS Sale Complete: Computer Marketplace Inc., a Corona...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Holiday Survival Guide to LAX
Grand Jury Targets Wife of Former : Investigation: Lee M. Anderson is named in court documents revealed during a hearing for an aide to her husband, Glenn M. Anderson. By James Bornemeier and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Just the thing for the long-distance commuter who gulps a... By Steve Harvey
Fiancee Says She Researched Court Cases for Menendez : Trial: Ex-girlfriend of Lyle testifies that at his request she looked up appellate records of abused children who were acquitted of killing their parents. Defense claims woman is seeking revenge. Associated Press
Extradition OKd in Fatal Mail Bombing By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Alamo-Style Last Stand? : Group of senators fights Brady bill; ammo company makes worthy gesture
A Bold Behavior Modification Idea : Reduce Serb sanctions in return for concessions
CLINTON WATCH : Labor Turbulence
Isn't Some Fair Deal Possible? : Cash-strapped city struggles to offer police a decent contract
Other People's Children Are All Our Children : All of us need to check our unspoken messages that we've given up on an entire generation of young black men. By Karen Grigsby Bates, \o7 Karen Grigsby Bates writes from Los Angeles about modern culture, race relations and politics for several national publications\f7
Life Less Than Perfect Is Still Worth Living : 'Dying with dignity': Nurturing the disabled, rather than pulling the plug, can give us better perspectives on existence. By Vincent M. Fortanasce, \o7 Dr. Vincent M. Fortanasce, a clinical professor of neurology at USC, is rehabilitation director at Arcadia Methodist Hospital\f7
Any Other Takers for a Bushel of Ding Dongs? : Shopping: Penny-pinching can't be the only attraction of buying food by the pallet-load. By Judy Lane, \o7 Judy Lane is director of alumni relations at UC's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON COLLEGE SPORTS : Education Involves More Than Intellect : Scandals and elitism feed the prejudice that competitive athletics are an unworthy pursuit in 'higher' education. By Russ Gough, \o7 Russ Gough is a professor of philosophy and ethics at Pepperdine University, where he teaches courses in sports ethics designed for student athletes\f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Lessons From a Jail Furor
County OKs Bus Expansion to Link 8 Cities By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Get 1st Relief From Cold : Social services: The Oxnard armory offers hot food, TV and cots. But until Dec. 15, it will only be open on nights when very chilly weather is forecast. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Full House : VFW Seeks to Expand Ventura Card Room By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Libraries Get Needed Boost From Grants, Private Gifts : Services: County receives $136,000 in donations and government money to expand operations at four facilities. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Decisions Raise Doubts on Legality of Parking Law : Thousand Oaks: Planners approve a four-car permit for one rental house after insisting on a two-car limit at another. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sowing Seeds of Profit : Russians Team Up With Saticoy Firm in Joint Agricultural Venture By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : College Instructors' Sickout May Spread By Patrick Mccartney
VENTURA : Schools Chief to Delay Retirement By Maia Davis
Light Rain Was Just What Region Needed By Joanna M. Miller
SATICOY : 2 Life Sentences Upheld in Killings By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Club's Fund-Raising for Gym Still Short By Scott Hadly
Fire Victims' Tax Payments Deferred By Matthew Mosk
FILLMORE : City Council Installs Brewster as Mayor By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Plan for Theater Complex Advances By Constance Sommer
THOUSAND OAKS : Planners Urge City OK of Nursing Home By Carlos V. Lozano
CONEJO VALLEY : Designs Sought for '94 Festival Badge By Constance Sommer
CHEESEBORO CANYON : Area to Be Closed for Controlled Burn By Timothy Williams
SIMI VALLEY : Group Delivers Food Baskets for the Needy By James Maiella Jr.
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Officials Ask Visitors Not to Feed Wildlife By Joanna M. Miller
Obituaries
Sylvia Annette Watson; Minister, Educator
Eleanor Russell; CSUN Music Professor
Valley Obituaries
Fire Meets Its Match : Concrete Home Tucked Into Hill Survives Malibu Blaze Unscathed By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Indicted in 'Fedbuster' Letters : Courts: Van Nuys man is accused of mailing threats to set fires and poison food. He faces 385 years in prison if convicted. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Basis Found for Firing of City Clerk : Personnel: Examiner says sex harassment charges are without merit and Elias Martinez should be reinstated. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Charged in Death of Girl, 8 : Crime: Authorities say Nicole Parker was choked, then stuffed into a suitcase. Mother praises friends, authorities for efforts to find the victim. By Thom Mrozek and Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airport Parking Contract Flap Revived : Services: Commissioners again award pact to a firm that was not the first choice of an advisory panel. Some bidders threaten to sue. By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Investigating Wife of Former Rep. Glenn Anderson By James Bornemeier and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BEVERLY HILLS : Only One Vote Separates School Board Candidates
BRADBURY : Mayor, Councilman Are Recalled by City Voters
LANCASTER : Funeral Director Stops Refusing AIDS Deaths
FONTANA : $1.9-Million Commuter Metrolink Station Opens
PASADENA : Transient Will Not Be Charged in Fire Death
POMONA : Youth, 12, Stabbed by Rival Tagger at School
LOS ANGELES : Pisano Named New USC Vice President
LOS ANGELES : Benefits for Unmarried Partners OKd by Council
Extradition OKd in Fatal Mail Bombing By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sprinklers for Older High-Rises Rejected By Scott Shibuya Brown, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Chance to Fight Poverty's Old Problems By Bill Boyarsky
Uncle Says Menendez Brothers Were Bratty, Wasteful : Trial: Kitty Menendez's brother says the slain couple were caring parents. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
News in Biehl Case Termed No Surprise : Justice: Victim's parents meet Clinton. Mother says they won't dwell on dropping of charges. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Library Has Lost $1.5 Million in 2 Years : Finances: Aggressive program to attract visitors, promote events is cited. But director says facility is sound and that fund-raising drive should greatly improve its fiscal condition by the end of 1993. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Government Fit for Scrapheap, UCI Dean Says By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wounded Wilderness : Trespassers Leave Fresh Scars in Parks Ravaged by Wildfire By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay Students Need Support, Not a Jury of Their Peers By Dana Parsons
Bridging Troubled Waters : Education: An assembly at Kennedy High in Granada Hills uses music and laughter to help resolve racial divisiveness. By Susan Byrnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wrongly Charged Landowners Will Get New Tax Bills By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mortician Drops His Anti-AIDS Position : Lancaster: The funeral director says he was told he was violating federal anti-bias laws. A state board will pursue a complaint against him. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Students' Petition Urges Traffic Light By Willson Cummer
COSTA MESA : City Won't Sign Off on Banners By Willson Cummer
LAGUNA NIGUEL : 2 Plead Innocent in Teen's Fatal Spearing By Anna Cekola
GLENDALE : Work Begins on Golf Course at Landfill By Martha L. Willman
The Fight Against Crime: Notes from the Front : 911 Calls Run the Gamut in Burbank By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Class Finds Not All Rockets Rise to the Occasion By Jill Leovy
ANAHEIM : Pop Warner Bowl Is This Weekend
IRVINE : City Found Partly at Fault in Boy's Death By Rene Lynch
GLENDALE : News Conference on Killing to Be Held By Tommy Li
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Marine Faces Murder Trial in Shootings By Anna Cekola
NEWPORT BEACH : City Hires Private Tree-Trimming Firm By Bob Elston
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN AIDS Forum to Link Japan, U.S. By Kurt Pitzer
LAGUNA BEACH : Conditions Perfect as Reseeding Starts By Leslie Berkman
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Driver Checkpoint to Operate Saturday
SANTA ANA : AIDS Patient Settles With Blood Banks By Alicia Di Rado
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Grandparents Share Experiences in Class By Debra Cano
Melody-Making Students Enjoy Night of Opera By Susan Byrnes
VAN NUYS : Lawyer Convicted in Drug Case Suspended By Jeff Schnaufer
Charity Feast Offers a Taste of Pig Wings By Geoffrey Mohan
SANTA ANA : Drunk Driving Seen Among Worst Ills By Jon Nalick
COUNTYWIDE : Free Meals on Thanksgiving Day
COUNTYWIDE : Holiday Closings
BUENA PARK : Officials Fight Plan for Long Beach Mall By Debra Cano
VAN NUYS : New Top Cop, Braude on Tap By Jeff Schnaufer
SAN FERNANDO : Program to Assist Business Underused By Geoffrey Mohan
100 Gather to Seek Ways to Combat Violence in Schools : Education: Parents are told of 'hostility in hallways.' Cooperation, stronger stance by officials are urged. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controlled Burn Slated in Canyon
Robbers Tie Up Employees, Steal Computer Chips By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edwards Air Force Base : High Desert Birthplace of the Jet Age
Warrant Issued in Blythe Street Case
Woman Who Set Self Afire Dies; Husband's Condition Still Critical By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Raise Funds by Caroling in the Season : Education: Musicians at William S. Hart High will perform seasonal songs to support their school program. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Ross Perot
Destruction of Mostar Bridge
Joe Morgan Suit
ADL Spying Case
Dolphin Capture
Aftermath of Fire Disaster
NATURE BOY: Irvine Co. Chairman Donald L. Bren, perhaps... By Jerry Hicks and Eric Bailey and Len Hall
AEROSPACE OASIS: In these days when "the right stuff" is a... By T. W. Mcgarry
CHARGING AHEAD: Ventura County tax collectors don't take... By Gary Gorman
Larry Walters; Soared to Fame on Lawn Chair By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dorothy Revier; Early Film \o7 Femme Fatale\f7 By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlanta Runoff for Mayor Led by Campbell \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Trial Date Set in Sex Assault Case \o7 Reuters\f7
11 Die in Jail Fire \o7 Reuters\f7
Parachutist Survives Fall Off 950-Foot Tower \o7 Associated Press\f7
Subpoenas Issued by Grand Jury, Jackson's Lawyers Say : Probe: Action is strongest signal yet of possible molestation indictment. Judge refuses to delay civil case. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAIR at Forefront of Push to Reduce Immigration : Population: Group's roots are in the environmental movement. It is now an influential player in border issues. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Officers Ordered to Halt Sickouts : LAPD: Judge bars 'blue flu' job actions pending a Dec. 16 hearing. Almost half of midnight to 8 a.m. shift called in sick as participation varied among divisions. By Robert Lopez and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Landing Fee Hike Threatens to Close LAX By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Seoul Offer a Lure if N. Korea Ends Nuclear Bid By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Suggests Need for Fewer Breast Exams By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Health Study Ranks Latinos Above Anglos By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Senators Called Back After GOP Blocks Brady Gun Bill By Karen Tumulty and William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Court Voids FCC Ban on Indecent Programming By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Victims of a War That Won't End : A year after elections were supposed to bring peace, Angola is a landscape of horrors--shattered cities, stick-like children, hospitals packed with patients torn apart by mines. Every day, up to 1,000 people die. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moving Too Close to the Countryside : Housing: A mushroom farm has clouded nearby residents' dreams of bliss. But the operation's owner says his neighbors had better get used to the smell because it was there first. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merced County to Close Its Public Libraries : Budget: Decision to shutter facilities follows loss of state funding and failure of sales tax measure. By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing to Write Home About By Peter H. King
Russia May Have Used U.S. Aid for Political Purposes : Funding: Ads that were supposed to promote privatization are pulled after partisan overtones were added to them. By J. Andrew Stanford and Michael A. Hiltzik, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
14 Slain in S. Africa \o7 Reuters\f7
Despite Increased Hunts, Deer Buck the Odds and Multiply By Eric Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reeling From Drug Wars, Island Sends in Its Troops : The National Guard is helping residents of Puerto Rico's housing projects leave behind the days of death from random gunfire. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : 'Carrot' Offer to N. Korea Is a Victory for Doves : Diplomacy: The issue is whether to accept Pyongyang as a valid, long-term negotiating partner. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refugees Live in Half-Built High-Rise : Angola: Homeless and mutilated people have crowded into the capital. Conditions are harsh. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Innocent in Molestation Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
Two Arrested in Credit Card Fraud, Airline Ticket Scheme
Administration's Chief Congressional Lobbyist Resigns By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gridlock in Congress Gives Way to Chaotic Progress : Government: The lawmakers play their part in Clinton's push for 'American renewal,' but the tortured process leaves some people unsatisfied. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Seeks to Boost Tobacco Warnings, Curb Advertising \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ex-N.Y. Judge Stabbed in Prison \o7 Associated Press\f7
Campbell Wins Atlanta Runoff for Mayor \o7 From Associated Press\f7
College Aspirations Have Increased, but Skills Haven't : Education: A study finds more students are reaching beyond high school degrees. But math, reading and science scores have held for 10 years. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GREAT DIVIDE : Activists for Immigrant Rights Battle Erosion of Public Support : Politics: They are up against polls showing negative attitudes about newcomers. Advocates' counteroffensive cites economic contributions and calls for compassion. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barrio Corp. Turns Dreams Into O.C. Homes By Doreen Carvajal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Ordered to Halt Sickouts : LAPD: Judge bars 'blue flu' job actions pending a Dec. 16 hearing. Almost half of midnight-to-8 a.m. shift called in sick as participation varied among divisions. By Robert Lopez and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Abducted Child Was Victim of Sex Assault : Crime: Potential death-penalty charges are filed in the Woodland Hills slaying of Nicole Parker, 8. By Henry Chu and Thom Mrozek
Mother Expresses Anger, Gratitude : Tragedy: Lori Parker praises those who searched for her daughter while she was missing and says she would not hesitate to take justice into her own hands. By Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landing Fee Hike Threatens to Close LAX By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / LETTERS : A Close Look at Cheever, in His Own Words : GLAD TIDINGS: A Friendship in Letters; \o7 Edited by John D. Weaver\f7 ; HarperCollins $25, 357 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toying With History : A doll-maker's dreams were among those that died in '63. Now a Newport man hopes forgotten inventory can help restore the family business. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Long Battle Against an Illness With No Name
Playing Defense to Halt Game Violence : Schools: Intense rivalries and volatile gangs mean some football and basketball contests require more pregame strategy from security teams than from coaches. By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILY : Vigil to Protest Adoption Laws By Lynn Smith
Fireworks? Anthems? Romance? Or just get-it-over-with experience Karen Bouris interviews women from all walks of life about . . . : Their First Time By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living by the Sword : Would-Be Samurai in UCI Club Find Iaido Emphasizes Discipline More Than Combat By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Basic Black By Betty Goodwin Betty Goodwin
Everybody Agreed--the Dress Was Him By Betty Goodwin
SPORTS
Hockey The strike by the NHL's referees and linesmen... From Staff and Wire Reports
Mavericks Cure the Clippers' Ills : Pro basketball: Harper scores 32 points in 105-98 victory. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Looking Run Down Again : Pro basketball: They lose, 103-94, scoring only 64 in final three quarters. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Splitting Pairs : Identical Twins Go to Extremes in Search of Identity By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Case You Want to Avoid His Bark . . . By Dan Hafner
Suns' Barkley Won't Face Charges From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Longevity of His Career Shula's Greatest Work By Bob Oates
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Ismail Might Be Used as Running Back By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Free-Agent Cornerbacks Are Signed By Mike Reilley
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Despite His Denials, Some Expect Selig to Become Commissioner By Ross Newhan
Injured Edney Hopeful for Opener as Bruins Roll in Final Tuneup By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : O'Neal Too Much For Webber, Warriors From Associated Press
Trojans Make Last-Ditch Rally but Falter in Final Exhibition By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nine Years Later, He Reels in No. 48 By Rich Roberts
Albacore Discovered Near Morro Bay By Rich Roberts
Bass Are Drawn to Crawfish
LOS ALAMITOS : With Deceptively Out of Race, the One to Beat Is Refrigerator By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Race Full of Confusion : Despite Costly Wrong Turn, Cross-Country Results Stand From Associated Press
Cooper's Loss: It's a Tradition By Steve Harvey
Costly Mistakes Hurt Wolverines Against La Jolla : High school volleyball: Mission League champion Harvard-Westlake falls in first round of State Division III championships. By Kevin J. Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley's Dawson, 29, Helps Defeat Her Team of a Decade Ago
Harvard-Westlake Girls Win Division III Title : High school tennis: Mehlman leads Wolverines to their second consecutive championship in 13-5 victory over St. Lucy's. By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Antelope Valley Affair Marked by Twists, Turns
Amy Skieresz
Brandon Del Campo
PREP TENNIS : Peninsula Again Shows It's the Best By Barry Baum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NHL ROUNDUP : Rangers' Unbeaten Streak at 13 From Associated Press
Odds Against Both Succeeding as Pros Are Astronomical By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twins Thrive as Cross-Country Runners By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Chavez Named AWC's Top Defensive Player
Everett to Remain With Rams : Pro football: After starting 89 of team's last 90 games, former starting quarterback will spend rest of season as Rubley's backup. Pagel is released. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will the Son Come Up? : Dave Shula Deals With Last Name and Last Place By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1993-94 SEASON PREVIEW : Once They Were Fab : Without Webber, Michigan's Remaining Four Might Not Equal a Final Four Anymore By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
England's Taylor Resigns : Soccer: Coach was expected to be replaced after failing to qualify for World Cup finals. From Associated Press
Blue Jays and Phillies Hit Jackpot With Record World Series Shares \o7 Associated Press\f7
BIG WEST PREVIEW : Transfer of Power Goes to New Mexico St. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Plans to Make Case With Its Defense : Big West: The Anteaters are hoping to use it to help generate some offense. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach State Has Question Marks Up Front : Big West: Seth Greenberg plans to counter loss of scoring trio with a smaller lineup. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Fullerton Has to Start With the Basics : Big West: Coach Brad Holland shuffles the deck, but roster, experience depleted by departures. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SuperSonics' Gill Collapses; No Word on Playing Status \o7 Everett Herald\f7
Under-Exploited Art : Devotees of Saltwater Fly-Fishing Are Hooked on Challenges It Brings By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transferring Allegiances Is Tantamount to Treason, Not Reason By Barbie Ludovise
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP : Newport Harbor Discovers Positive Side to Loss in Final By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION IV TENNIS : Gonzalez the Highlight in Valencia's Defeat By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION II TENNIS : This Title Is Sweeter for Artists By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Corso Fights Current Amid Stream of Work : U.S. Water Polo Coach Finds Life's Rewards Despite Immersing Himself in 3 Jobs By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CIF VOLLEYBALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALS : Laguna Beach Manages to Hold Off Determined Los Alamitos By Kim Q. Berkshire
SOUTHERN SECTION WATER POLO : El Toro, Corona del Mar Prove That Best Rise to Top By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIF VOLLEYBALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALS : Dana Hills Can't Finish Off Poway; Dolphins Are Eliminated By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Selects Crowley to Replace Thomas as Commissioner By Eric Shepard
Kings' Beverley Isn't Happy With What He Sees : Hockey: Team doesn't have enough depth to make wholesale changes, but he wants to get players' attention. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cif Volleyball Southern California Regionals
Date Debate Sets Tone for Titans, Dons By Scott Miller
Mayra Medina
COMMUNITY COLLEGES ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS : Von der Ahe, Clayton, Roskelly Earn Football Honors
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Gehlke Leads Golden West Past Rio Hondo
James Marland
UC Irvine Places Three on All-League Water Polo Team
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Vernon Leads Titan Victory Over Melbourne By Scott Miller
College Roundup
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1993-94 SEASON PREVIEW : Fullerton Goes Back to Basics : Titans: Picked to finish last in Big West, inexperienced team will focus on fundamentals. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1993-94 SEASON PREVIEW : UCI Takes Eastern Approach : Anteaters: Returning to Coach Baker's roots, the team will play a more physical style of game. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP Voices : Athletes Will Be Able to Play Out Their Options : CON : JAN LUXEMBOURGER, TEACHER, NEWPORT MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT : Commitment Is Missing in Action Prep Voices was compiled by Prep Sports Editor Bob Rohwer and staff writer Martin Henderson
PREP Voices : Athletes Will Be Able to Play Out Their Options : ON CAMPUS Prep Voices was compiled by Prep Sports Editor Bob Rohwer and staff writer Martin Henderson
PREP Voices : Athletes Will Be Able to Play Out Their Options : PRO : JOSE PAJE, PROJECT ENGINEER : Transfer Can Give Athlete a Fresh Start Prep Voices was compiled by Prep Sports Editor Bob Rohwer and staff writer Martin Henderson
PREP Voices Prep Voices was compiled by Prep Sports Editor Bob Rohwer and staff writer Martin Henderson
High School Basketball '93-94 : High Desert League
High School Basketball '93-94 : Frontier League
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1993-1994 BOYS' BASKETBALL / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Harmon's Enthusiasm Backfires on Century By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League
1993-1994 Boys' Basketball / Pacific Coast League : 1992-93 In Review
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