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What happened on December 03, 1994
BUSINESS
Special Directors Call Offer to Buy Ropak 'Inadequate' : Manufacturing: The British suitor controls 45% of Fullerton firm's stock, but it has agreed to not buy any for two weeks. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Soar on Signs of Inflation-Free Growth : Markets: The Dow gains 44.75 while the dollar rises against the mark and the yen. Bond rates take a dive. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mexico Shows Foreign Investors a Smooth Shift of Power : Trade: Some U.S. investors say the new administration may even push for the sale of national energy and rail companies. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advertising From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Microsoft Denies Reports of Gates' Buying Into Studio From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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This Is Not Your Father's Subway Associated Press
Schools for Cooks Planned at Broadway
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Energy Calls Off Bid for Rival Magma Power : Takeover: Insufficient number of San Diego geothermal company shareholders tendered stock in response to $38.50-per-share offer. Hostile suitor hints at legal action. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Soar on Signs of Inflation-Free Growth : Markets: The Dow gains 44.75 while the dollar rises against the mark and the yen. Bond rates take a dive. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Whirlpool Stock Falls on News of U.S. Antitrust Investigation : Pricing: Appliance maker has been most aggressive price raiser in industry. Jilted customer Best Buy leaked word of the probe. From Times Wire Services
Jury Finds Singer Was Duped by Ex-Manager From City News Service
O.C. FINANCIAL CRISIS : The Downfall of a High-Risk Fund : Repurchase Agreements Focus of Controversy Over Strategy MICHAEL A. HILTZIK and ROSS KERBER and JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. FINANCIAL CRISIS : The Downfall of a High-Risk Fund : Wall Street Firms Defend Use of Derivatives and Downplay Risks TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Japan Objects to Atomic Bomb Stamps : WWII: One in U.S. postal series says attacks hastened end of conflict. It is the second dispute over upcoming anniversary. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3rd Strike for O.C. Woman in $50 Drug Deal RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killer Bacteria a Rarity, Doctors Note : Health: It doesn't actually eat flesh and it kills only 500 people a year in the U.S., experts say. A person is 120 times more likely to die in a car wreck. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Modern Madams NORA ZAMICHOW
O.C. FINANCIAL CRISIS : Officials Say They'll Manage if Investors Keep Cool : Impact: But worst-case scenario--a run by investors--is grim indeed. The cash-flow crunch could stop project dead and leave cities strapped. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Drop Recall Probe of GM Trucks DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USAir Adds Precautions to Ensure Their Jetliners Have Enough Fuel Associated Press
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.6%, a 4-Year Low ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gingrich Group Asks Dismissal of Election Panel Suit From Associated Press
Minus New Bosnia Plan, Allies Push Old Proposal NORMAN KEMPSTER and TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hill Gets 2 Life Terms for Clinic Slayings From Times Wire Services
O.C. FINANCIAL CRISIS : Not Everyone Bought Into County Strategy; Others Rue Inaction : Investors: Only San Juan Capistrano and Garden Grove weren't in pool. A few cities had grown wary and began making withdrawals. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Misjudged the Cost of Welfare Reform, Analysts Say From Associated Press
VICA Forum Issues Confident Forecast for '95 HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiwan Elections: Test of Nationhood : Asia: Ballot pits 'mainlanders' against nationalists. Some fear vote could spur confrontation with China. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Fund Plunge Draws Increasing Concern, Scrutiny : Crisis: County treasury officials still reeling from $1.5-billion loss. Investors, Congress, federal regulators and Wall Street move to tighten oversight on investment pool. MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Funds Banned for Creation of Embryos JOHN SCHWARTZ and ANN DEVROY, THE WASHINGTON POST
Challenges Mean No Honeymoon for Zedillo : Mexico: On first day in office, the new president faces newspaper protest, Chiapas tensions, crime. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bhopal Activists Reportedly Detained : India: Government denies political motive in arrests on eve of tragedy's anniversary. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Ally Elected to No. 2 Post in Senate MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What the Meter Reader Saw: Grisly Mystery in a Patio Chair From Associated Press
New U.S. Policy to Allow In Some Cuban Refugees MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
White House Rudderless, Democrats Say THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate to Vote on Naming Freeway for Reagan CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 4-Year Low : Economy: The 5.6% level reflects hefty gain of 350,000 jobs. Flat wages suggest inflation is posing no danger. California, steady at 7.7%, is still mired in a shaky recovery. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
34 Die as Ferry Struck by Freighter Sinks in Philippines Associated Press
U.S. Court OKs Laguna Canyon Tollway Project DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mario Savio Back in Berkeley, Urging Opposition to Prop. 187 From a Times Correspondent
MIDDLE EAST : Lebanon's Palestinian Unrest Mirrors Infighting in Gaza KIM MURPHY and MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Peace Talks Stall, Midterm Crisis Stirs Discord in Israeli Government : Mideast: Renewed violence prompts calls to renegotiate PLO accord. Prime minister calls two Cabinet meetings to address frustrations. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Special Report: Santa Claus Aaron Curtiss
Wolves' Taped Agony Halts Trapping Plan Associated Press
Survivor of Sunken Achille Lauro Criticizes Crew's Actions in Rescue Associated Press
SINGAPORE : Pay Raise Plan Gets a Rise Out of Public : Salaries of top officials will be linked to earnings of high-paid executives. The country's premier already makes $797,000. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chechens Agree to Free Several POWs : Caucasus: Russian lawmakers, families of captives plead for negotiated end to crisis. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Waging a Low-Key War on Napalm : Once, it was the ultimate symbol for the divisiveness of the Vietnam War. Now, the last cache lies nearly forgotten as the military attempts to dispose of it. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Bans Funding for Embryo Creation MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yellow Fever Kills 300 Associated Press
Bosnian Serbs Ratchet Up Pressure for U.N. Pullout CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Godmother to Be Arraigned in Child's Death : Violence: Woman is accused of hiding toddler's body in an ottoman. Police say her story 'just didn't make sense.' LISA RESPERS and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County Fund's Plunge Draws Scrutiny MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hungary Train Derails; At Least 21 Killed Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Dispute Over Expansion Lays Bare Core Differences Within NATO TYLER MARSHALL and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. FINANCIAL CRISIS : Bondholders Refrain From Panic Selling : Reaction: No one is dumping securities yet, but many are nervously checking on safety of their assets. Buyers keep hands off despite municipal bond rally nationwide. DEBORA VRANA and JAMES PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Roberti Likely to Be Named to High-Paying State Post : Government: Retiring senator expects one of several jobs handed out by outgoing Democratic power structure. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quebec Separatist Recovering From Killer Bacteria : Canada: Bouchard's brush with death sparks speculation on future of independence movement. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex Abuse Charges Dropped Against Day-Care Teacher From Associated Press
Ex-CIA Chief Turner Tells of Failures on His Watch From the Washington Post
Swedish Teacher Fired for Undressing in Class Associated Press
Lebanon's Premier to Step Down : Mideast: Amid political standoffs, frustrated billionaire leader gives up. KIM MURPHY and MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fleiss Convicted on 3 Pandering Charges : Courts: Jury deadlocks on two counts and acquits her of drug allegation. She faces up to nearly nine years in prison. SHAWN HUBLER and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fleiss Convicted on 3 Pandering Charges : Courts: Jury deadlocks on two counts and acquits her of drug allegation. She could get more than eight years in prison. SHAWN HUBLER and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Free Dental Care Puts Smiles on Faces of Youth : Health: Mobile clinic from USC aids 120 schoolchildren from low-income families in need of major treatment. ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop or I'll . . . Bunny Hop! : Bicycle Cops Learn Curb Jumping, Other Tricks at 2-Day Riding Seminar FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Therapist's License Revoked : Misconduct: James D. Lisle developed a sexual relationship with a former patient he met when he was a contract counselor at a Christian therapy program. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Youngsters Get to Pick Their Presents MIMI KO
City Guide
FULLERTON : Firefighters Find Body of Woman MARK I. PINSKY
U.S. Judge Refuses to Intervene for Simpson Lawyer : Court: Sharply worded ruling lambastes both DNA expert and Judge Ito. Scheduling conflict with a New York case may force postponement of key hearing in L.A. JIM NEWTON and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Therapist Is Decertified for Car Assault MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Year 2 for a Special Community
VENTURA : Veterans Back Use of Greenbelt Parcel CONSTANCE SOMMER
No Longer Too Soft on Terrorists : FBI's Freeh proposes bold new steps to detect and deter 'undesirable aliens'
Obituary
PASADENA : Appeals Court Refuses to Block Work on Toll Road
VILLA PARK : Woman, 41, Arrested Again in Stalking Case MARK I. PINSKY
IRVINE : Planners Win Applause for Delaying Bypass Vote RUSS LOAR
Simi Council Backs Plan to Recycle Sewer Water SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce College Plan Is Revised to Spare the Farm FRANK MANNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MISSION VIEJO : Educators Group to Showcase Computers JEFF BEAN
Santa Cruises Streets at Holiday Artwalk in Ventura JAN STEVENS
DANA POINT : Holiday Boat Parade Entry Forms Offered JEFF BEAN
MOORPARK : Report Cites Benefits of Channel Work CARLOS V. LOZANO
The Risk of Living in Investment's Fast Lane : Orange County pool suffers a $1.5-billion paper loss
Church to Mark 75th Anniversary DAYE CLARK
Officials Ask Navy Chief to Tour Bases KENNETH R. WEISS
GLENDALE : Candidates Launch Election Campaigns STEVE RYFLE
Countywide : Forum Will Examine School-to-Career Plan
Los Alamitos : City's Trash Volume Up Despite Recycling BERT ELJERA
Black Firefighters Call for Reforms : Labor: Group says department is plagued by racism, urges mayor to appoint a black commissioner. ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Overtures to Iran
Election
SANTA ANA : Female Drug Suspect Dies in County Jail THAO HUA
Conservative School Officials to Speak MAIA DAVIS
Animal Control Officers Pursue Dogs Preying on Sheep : Livestock: One pack member, possibly a pet, escapes posse despite airborne assistance. Damage toll runs into thousands of dollars. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Almanac
Water Districts Take 40 Rare Trout for Study KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Patricia Moore
VENTURA : Salvation Army Is Banned at Drugstore JAN STEVENS
When the Downtown rental market turned sour, so did plans for L.A.'s new welcome mat to the world. : Dreams of a Civic Centerpiece Fall Hard on Vacant Lot JAMES RAINEY
Enforcement of Labor Laws
MISSION VIEJO : Trabuco Hills High Spanish Teacher Honored JEFF BEAN
Senate to Vote on 'Reagan Freeway' Plan : Transportation: Approval is expected on the proposal to rename the Simi highway. Caltrans, Katz skirmish over issue. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lid Urged on Donations to Council Campaigns : Ventura: Bennett wants a $100 limit on political contributions. In some cases, city would subsidize the candidates. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Classes for Abused Youth Find New Home TIM MAY
SIMI VALLEY : 9th-Grader's Art Is Science Fair Poster TRACY WILSON
ENCINO : Lighthearted Celebration of Hanukkah L.D. STRAUB
ANAHEIM : School Trustees Might Fill Vacancy DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
PACOIMA : Dedication of Gardens' Center as Place of Hope ERIC SLATER
Decision to Drop Stamp of Madonna and Child Reversed From Religion News Service
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Court Rebuffs Judges' Bid to Use Anonymous Juries
Memories of Shooting Spree Recalled : Memorials: Survivors, friends and relatives of those killed during the county's bloodiest rampage gather for special rites on anniversary. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Block Urges Illegal Residents to Keep Reporting Crimes
TUSTIN : Post Office to Display Students' Stamp Ideas NANCY HSU
WOODLAND HILLS : Group to Discuss Eating Disorders FRANK MANNING
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parent Visits Class to Explain Hanukkah DEBRA CANO
Pastor Seeks 'Justice' After Accident Recovery : Oxnard: Nearly killed by a suspected drunk driver, he faces a huge medical bill. Accused man remains free. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Musical Comedy About Nativity Debuts at Glendale Presbyterian JOHN DART
Jews, Conservative Christians Defuse War of Words : Dialogue: After meeting for five hours, more than 30 leaders agree that angry rhetoric is harmful. ADL report critical of Christian right ignited the dispute. From Religion News Service
Council Split on Filling Vacant Spot : Thousand Oaks: Appointing fourth-place vote-getter in doubt as councilwoman favors holding special election. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hunt Breaks Up Pack of Predatory Dogs : Antelope Valley: County officials, ranchers use trucks and a plane to track down animals that killed dozens of sheep. One is caught, one is killed in pursuit. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Redevelopment Panel Picks Anger Many JEFF SCHNAUFER
Obituaries
CSUN Film Seniors to Show their Works ANTONIO OLIVO
A Sense of Betrayal : Federal Decision Chills Salvadoran Refugees PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Who Rejects Vehicle Laws Gets 6 Months in Jail
Cremation Class-Action Settled for $16 Million ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvadorans Fear Deportations : Future Uncertain for Refugees After Federal Decision PATRICK J. McDONNELL and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : 3 Students to Receive Art Davis Scholarships BERT ELJERA
WILLOWBROOK : Woman Loses Arm After 3-Year-Old Son Shoots Her
Police Arrive Too Late to Prevent Fatal Crash : Traffic: Motorcyclist hits a stalled car in the 20 minutes officers took to respond to the first 911 call. Cops defend their actions. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : X-Rated Filmmaking Barred on City's Land VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Synagogue Council Looks to Be on Verge of Collapse : Judaism: The faith's only interdenominational body is beset by budget deficits and differences among Conservative, Orthodox and Reform factions. From Religion News Service
SEAL BEACH : Gated Community Proposal Dropped RUSS LOAR
A Last Act of Defiance AL MARTINEZ
Adventist Development Violates City General Plan Standards : Thousand Oaks: Church proposal for mall and school calls for filling canyons, slicing ridges and building on steep hillsides. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Man Arrested in Suspected Ad Scam THAO HUA
VENTURA : Students Transform Dingy Tunnel Into a Work of Art JULIE FIELDS
Hundreds Mourn for Crash Victim : Funeral: Teen-ager who died in an accident on his birthday is buried with a new beeper, a prized possession. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Contract May Spice Up LAX Food : Travel: Airport panel is expected to approve transfer of some dining services to such operators as Wolfgang Puck and McDonald's. Disney would help with design. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Jailed in Orange Killing Freed Pending Investigation LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Unlicensed Driver Gets 6 Months Jail LESLIE BERGER
Caltrans Rejects Barriers on Highway 126 : Safety: County believes center dividers would reduce casualties on dangerous stretch. State sees potential new hazard. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GRANADA HILLS : Holiday Parade Focuses on Youth ED BOND
State Senate to Vote on 'Reagan Freeway' Plan : Transportation: Approval is expected on the plan to rename the Simi highway. Katz and Caltrans skirmish over the issue. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Requiring Prayer in Public Schools
CBS Joins Opposition to Expansion of Burbank Airport : Environment: The city of Los Angeles also files a lawsuit. The challenges to the report that claims the project will not increase noise pollution catch spokesman Victor Gill off guard. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Special-Education Mandates Criticized DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Constitutional Scholar Seeks Middle Ground in School Prayer Debate : Education: Charles Haynes says that if religion were treated as an academic subject, without advocating any one set of beliefs, both sides could be satisfied. From Religion News Service
THOUSAND OAKS : Suspected Drug Dealer Out on Bail Is Jailed MACK REED
Killer of Girl Sentenced to 20 Years to Life in Prison : Courts: Damian Vann fired into a crowd at a dance organized by parents to keep their children out of trouble. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Accounts of World War II Are Presented in Exhibit : Reagan library: The touring display of photographs, weapons, artifacts and papers opens today. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mulligan Gives Santa Margarita Victory Over Camarillo
Burton Again Brings the Best Out in 49ers : College volleyball: Long Beach to call on her talent Sunday in NCAA playoffs. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Small Schools : Olympic League : Calvary Chapel
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / CITY SECTION SEMIFINALS : Crenshaw Takes Big Risks but Stops Dorsey Anyway LONNIE WHITE
NHL Talks Recess With Players and Owners Getting No Closer HELENE ELLIOTT
Loyola (3-0) Wins in Second Overtime JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS : Clements, Kristich Spark Attack as Northridge Posts Two Sweeps JOHN ORTEGA
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE : Liberty Christian
Gaston Goes a Long Way to Defeat Chen Olsen, 1 Up : Women's golf: She wins match of Porter Valley friends on 18th hole, reaches semifinals of State Amateur. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Golden State Futurity Finds Its Field of 10 STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE : Capistrano Valley Christian
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE : Connelly
Irvine Fades Away in Overtime : College basketball: Anteaters play No. 14 Ohio U. tough for 40 minutes, then lose, 81-72. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL : Big Weekend for Bruins, Trojans, 49ers WENDY WITHERSPOON
PREP NOTES : Butts, McCown Make College Choices
NCAA VOLLEYBALL : Big Weekend for Bruins, Trojans, 49ers WENDY WITHERSPOON
Even Zips Can't Ruin Ohio's Perfect Season STEVE HARVEY
Tustin Defense Mann-Handles Prep Standout DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football / Daily Report : Rams T.J. SIMERS
Pepperdine Gives Iowa No Trouble JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football / City Section Semifinals MICHAEL LAZARUS
Nothing Like That Southern Hospitality MAL FLORENCE
High School Football / Southern Section Semifinals ROB LEHOCKY
Poor Shooting Nets Fullerton First Loss LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Bury the Rockets Early in Rout : Pro basketball: An 18-point halftime lead, Ceballos' 25 points, 16 rebounds and tough night for Olajuwon (16 points) trigger 107-89 breather. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Blough's Basket Puts Simi Valley in Final, 74-73
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS' TENNIS INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Right Zone Eludes Wachtler, Scott DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guerrero a Minor League Angel BOB NIGHTENGALE, From Staff and Wire Reports
Eighth Is Enough for Best in Area at West Regional : Cross-Country: Arce, Hernandez and other top runners try to qualify for national championships. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Foltz Helps Golden West Advance at State Volleyball Tournament
Beschen Advances in Surfing Event
Fullerton Suffers Shooting Drought, Loses : Basketball: Titans hit 34% from field in a 79-65 loss to Santa Clara at Fresno State tournament. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alabama, Florida to Settle SEC : College football: Winner goes to the Sugar Bowl, where Crimson Tide might have shot at No. 1. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football / Southern Section Semifinals GEORGE ALFANO
Newport Harbor Gets Pushy : Division V: Team approach in tiebreaker helps the Sailors defeat Tustin to advance to the Section final. FORREST LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When All Else Fails, Blame the Headsets
Cloudy Bowl Situation Needs to Be Cleared Up
But What Did They Really Think of the Skins Game?
The Cardinal Rule: Have Better Players
A Little Bit of History
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Owls' Chaney Faces Nightmare From Associated Press
High School Football / Southern Section Semifinals JEFF FLETCHER
Everyone Is a Loser When Conservative Coaches Go for Ties
Lancers Edge Stars in Overtime : Division X: Orange Lutheran earns first championship-game berth with 7-6 victory over Mary Star of the Sea. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anteaters Miss Chance to Upset Ohio : Basketball: After trailing by two with six seconds left, 14th-ranked Bobcats tie it and win in overtime, 81-72. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : O'Neal, Hardaway Lead Magic in Challenge to Knick Throne From Associated Press
Dane Readjusts After Basketball in Belgium MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Moorpark Wrestlers Advance
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Montana Denies Retirement Story Associated Press
County's Best to Run in Fresno Again Today MATT FARMER
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : ARROWHEAD LEAGUE : So. California Christian
Moorpark Looking for Luck : Football: Raiders hope to end two-game losing streak in postseason play in Strawberry Bowl. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Small Schools : Olympic League : Brethren Christian
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS : Antelopes Outrun Peninsula : Southern Section: Throwing only two passes, Antelope Valley reaches first final since 1988, 28-0. KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei Puts a Stop to Los Alamitos : Division I: Late touchdown propels Monarchs into showdown with No. 1 Bishop Amat. Griffins' streak ends at 47 games. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS : Basica Keeps Streak Going DAVE McKIBBEN
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Falls When Thomas' Shot Doesn't
COMMENTARY : Forget the Numbers and Look at Collins MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
A Less-Than-Grand Entrance : Davis Cup: Yeltsin's arrival stops match and appears to cost Volkov momentum against Edberg as Swedes take 2-0 lead over Russia. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : EXPRESS LEAGUE : Heritage Christian
Division I Final Is Moved to Anaheim Stadium
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION SEMIFINALS : McCutcheon Leads Way for Bishop Amat, 49-22 VINCE KOWALICK
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS : Notre Dame Moves to Brink of School History : Playoffs: Knights defeat Serra, 27-14, and set up chance to win first Southern Section football title. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Puts a Scare Into No. 14 Ohio : College basketball: Anteaters are caught at buzzer in regulation before losing in overtime, 81-72. From Associated Press
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : ACADEMY LEAGUE : St. Margaret's
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Potholes and Pot Bellies on Road to the Playoffs BILL PLASCHKE
Snaring Records as Valley Receiver Should Catch Comer Division I Ride FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football / Southern Section Semifinals RICHARD GARDNER
Classic Attracts a Legendary Field : College basketball: Kansas faces Massachusetts, then UCLA faces Kentucky in inaugural event honoring former coach. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : EXPRESS LEAGUE : Huntington Beach Claremont
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : OLYMPIC LEAGUE : Whittier Christian
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : Traveling Dane Still Hasn't Readjusted to Life in U.S. MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fenwick Hopes for a Laugher : Football: After wild finish in 1993 game, Valley coach wants easier time in Orange County Bowl. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Troy Beats Century for Title, Despite Off Night for Gadd
Imagine Vitale After a Pot of Coffee : Prep football: Texas announcers get national attention after they throw out objectivity and get a little too excited during playoff game. From Associated Press
Alemany Takes Its Game to Another Level : Girls' basketball: Indians, looking for Woodbridge rematch, rise to Division II-AA. DAVE DESMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL / CITY SECTION 4-A SEMIFINAL : Sylmar's Price Is Right in Victory Over Carson MARK STRODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS : Harvard Unable to Hold Line : Southern Section: Atascadero dominates Wolverines up front on the way to Division IX final, 34-6. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Rocker Wants to Feel Wanted T.J. SIMERS
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : EXPRESS LEAGUE : Bethel Baptist
1994-95 Girls' Basketball / Small Schools : 1993-94 In Review
Mater Dei Puts a Stop to Los Alamitos : At 47, Monarchs Halt Count MIKE PENNER
Antelope Valley Offers Free Clinic During Tournament
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : FREELANCE : Orangewood Academy
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Threat to Suspend Lukas Hinges on a Trace of Horse Medication BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flynn Leads Mater Dei to Victory : Prep football: Quarterback's two touchdown drives in final five minutes save Monarchs and end Los Alamitos' 47-game unbeaten streak. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now, Riddick 'Two-Punch' Bowe Can Land a Few Legally : Boxing: Having hit unheralded Larry Donald twice in a fracas at the Forum, he faces the prospect of being hit back a few times in Las Vegas. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Loara Upsets No. 8 Orange on Penalty Kick
Price's Runs Help Purge Bad Memory : Football: Junior runs for 237 yards and four touchdowns as Sylmar beats Carson in City semifinals to avenge loss to Colts. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Meets DeAnza in State Soccer Semifinal IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: BURBANK / HOOVER TOURNAMENT : Zargarian Shines for Crescenta Valley MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football / City Section Semifinals
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES : Rancho Santiago Must Run; Fullerton Has Struggled of Late STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Gamble on Guerrero : Baseball: Ex-Dodger slugger agrees to triple-A contract after Bo Jackson turns down deal. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : Kempton Plenty Visible for Heralds MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seahawk Player Probably Paralyzed : Football: There is a dispute over who was driving the vehicle that hit a utility pole. Defensive lineman Mike Frier's injuries are the most serious. DOUG CONNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS : UCLA Midfielder Woolfolk Seeks Second Title WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1994-95 GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SMALL SCHOOLS : OLYMPIC LEAGUE : Orange Lutheran
For Ward's Football Career, It's a Case of the Shorts SHAUN POWELL, THE SPORTING NEWS
Bishop Amat's McCutcheon Too Much for Trabuco Hills : Division I football: Highly touted back rushes for three touchdowns and returns interception for score in 49-22 victory. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro Looking for Return to Glory : Division V: Victory over Servite tonight would give Chargers' their first championship game berth since 1989. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woods Not Seriously Injured in Robbery on Stanford Campus MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Mater Dei Just Kept Believing : Monarchs: Comebacks last season had players certain they could do it again against Los Alamitos. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS : UCLA Midfielder Woolfolk Is Seeking Second Title WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS : Birmingham Gives Epstein a Final Game : City Section: Braves survive loss of Powell and rally by Wilson for 27-20 victory in 3-A semifinals. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Scoring Returns a Thing of Past LONNIE WHITE
High School Football / Southern Section Semifinals BRIAN BULLOCK
Raveling a Nice Guy Who Is Finished at Last
Think Ron Harper Would Bail Out Sterling?
Are There Any Answers to All These Questions?
ENTERTAINMENT
Album Review STEVE HOCHMAN
Jazz Review : Smooth Interchanges Make the Freeway a Nice Ride BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend TV : Lena Horne Takes the Spotlight on A&E
A Gist Cause : Meaning--That's What It's All About for Toshiko Akiyoshi When It Comes to Her Music ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : 'Return of Native' Evokes Some of Hardy RAY LOYND
Pop Album Chart : Pearl Jam's 'Vitalogy'--It's a Sure Bet DENNIS HUNT
Art SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dance Review : A Bold 'Nutcracker' From Chamber Ballet LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
TV Reviews : Goofy Learning on 'Time Travelers' LYNNE HEFFLEY
Music Review : Chanticleer's Christmas Program a Bit Too Polished SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Modern Juxtaposition in 'Hercules' WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV's Future Needs to Remember Its Past : Programming: Grant Tinker, the man who turned NBC around a decade ago, says, 'There's always going to be a market for the kind of television we've always known.' RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Fond Memories of Cab Calloway
Zeppelin's Jones, Galas Try New Terrain : Pop Beat: The unlikely pair joins forces to create a sound just outside the realm of traditional rock. LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Will New Night Affect 'Northern Exposure'? : Television: CBS' 'Chicago Hope' will take the coveted Monday spot and the citizens of Cicely will move to Wednesday at 10 p.m., leaving one of the show's executive producers feeling out in the cold. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disneyland Journeys Into New Territory : Attractions: The interactive Indiana Jones Adventure thrill ride, with at least 27 variations, will target the hands-on generation. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Reviews : Biblical Duplicity in TNT's 'Jacob' CHRIS WILLMAN
Commentary : Needling a Stereotype : Recent Works Challenge the American View of Art as Feminine CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Some Vampire Videos That Blood Hounds Can Count On MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opera Review : A Tawdry, Troubled 'Trovatore' in San Francisco MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Reviving Art of Storytelling for Adults SEAN MONIQUE FAUSTINA, TIME STAFF WRITER
Dance Review : S.F.'s 'Romeo and Juliet's' Passion Builds JENNIFER FISHER
Performance Art : Karen Finley: Naked Truths About Women in America LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
HOME & GARDEN
INTERIORS : Shopping With a Divine Touch at Benefit GAILE ROBINSON
GARDENING : Book Sprouts Wisdom on Growing Anyplace JAMES WALTERS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inside & Out : Time Tables CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
INSIDE & OUT : Holiday Neighborhoods
GARDENING : Why Paint the Town Red When You Can Just Plant Poinsettias? From Associated Press
GARDENING : Turn Over a New Leaf--Then Eat It JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LANDSCAPES : Turn a Tiny Backyard Into a Private Oasis KAROL V. MENZIE and RANDY JOHNSON, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
INSIDE & OUT : 'Acid Rain' in Water Heater? It's From Asbestos JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CONSTRUCTION : Repointing Mortar Joint Takes Some Care From Associated Press
The Gurus of Glue : It's that time of year again--to haul out the gift-making tools and create. Who are we turning to for words of wisdom and moral support? Why, Martha Stewart, above left, and Aleene Jackson, of course. GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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