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What happened on December 09, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Foes of Prop. 187 Urge Boycott of Nabisco, Disney : Protest: Groups point to companies' heavy contribution to reelection of Gov. Wilson and others who supported initiative. PAUL FELDMAN and PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Bodies Identified as Pair Missing Since Thanksgiving : North Hollywood: Police confirm that remains found near Victorville are those of men who disappeared after stopping at Encino deli to collect on a debt. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHATSWORTH : Payment Sought Over Illegal Cable TV Gear JEANNETTE REGALADO
Gusts Blamed for House Fire, Power Outages : Weather: 'Typical Santa Ana conditions' knock down about 50 power lines in Orange County. The winds are expected to continue. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Llama Drama : Simi Valley: Despite neighbors' complaints, officials say the Andean beasts can remain in equestrian districts. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : Rate Hike Approved for Trash Collection SCOTT HADLY
Dummies Help Teach a Lesson: Traffic Safety FRANK MANNING
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Legal, Moral Questions on Homelessness ANTONIO OLIVO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Audit Finds Lack of Computer Training KAY SAILLANT
Think of the Miami Summit as a Giant Rotary Meeting of the Americas : Trade: GATT and NAFTA have persuaded Latin America that the United States is serious about economic cooperation. FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is deputy editor of The Times' editorial pages.
Ex-Con Suspect in Police Shooting, Carjacking Reported Under Arrest
Los Angeles : Hahn Urges City Not to Use Public Funds to Fight Prop. 187 JEAN MERL
San Clemente : Group Books Santa for Portraits With Pets FRANK MESSINA
SINGAPORE WATCH : Risky Business
Countywide : Seniors to Be Offered Free Smoke Detectors ALAN EYERLY
PACOIMA : Yaroslavsky to Head Christmas Parade TIM MAY
The Legislature Has a Way of Bringing People Together, Sigh CYNTHIA H. CRAFT and MARC LACEYBYHUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IRVINE : Superintendent Decision Delayed RUSS LOAR
Free Child Safety Program for Parents JON NALICK
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT : LAX Is Listed Among 5 Healthiest U.S. Airports
Panel Discusses the Future of Ventura Boulevard : Planners: Much of the talk focuses on whether the thoroughfare should be considered a regional or a local street. KAY HWANGBO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CYPRESS : Senior Center Plans to Lift Holiday Spirits BILL BILLITER
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ANAHEIM : No. 4 Vote-Getter Will Become Trustee DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
MOORPARK : Union Wants Schools Declared as Unsafe SCOTT HADLY
MOORPARK : Proposals for Zoo, Golf Courses on Hold CARLOS V. LOZANO
Neighbors Lose Fight to Unfence Park : Pleasant Valley: Directors oppose plea to open up play area next to Tierra Linda School, except after classes end. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Body of Woman Found in Vehicle Left at Irvine Hospital THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Almanac
SIMI VALLEY : Car Runs Light, Hits Pedestrians, Vehicles MATTHEW MOSK
MISSION VIEJO : Marketplace Offers Extra Attractions
FULLERTON : . . . And Santa Claus Promises to Write Back MIMI KO
Malibu Blaze Tests Nerves, Firefighting Planes : Emergency: Flames blamed for four minor injuries blacken 100 acres of chaparral. They offer a chilling reminder of last year's disaster, but do little real damage. BOB POOL and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PERSPECTIVE ON NATO : Don't Provoke a New Cold War : Russia understandably views a U.S.-backed plan to admit states from east and central Europe as threatening. BENJAMIN SCHWARZ, Benjamin Schwarz is a foreign-policy analyst in Santa Monica. and
PANORAMA CITY : Couple's Deaths Apparently Natural NICHOLAS RICARDI
Strong Winds, Cold Weather Continue to Hit MATTHEW MOSK
CALABASAS : Centre Compromise Is OKd in Concept FRANK MANNING
AGOURA HILLS : Required Signatures for Recall Submitted FRANK MANNING
Official Dismisses Report on Base Closure : Point Mugu: Assistant Defense Secretary Gotbaum says Pentagon inspector general may not influence fate of Navy installation. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pleasant Valley Delays School Bond Election J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Report Issued on Scouts' Gay Bias LESLIE EARNEST
Sweeping Away a Harsh Cloud : Reacting to controversy, Postal Service will change nuclear-cloud stamp
State May Condemn Soka Land, Judge Rules : Conservancy: Victory puts parks agency's focus on cost of acquiring campus acreage. College says it will appeal. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Common Sense Lost Out to Greed in Orange County : Investments: We need more oversight, stricter disclosure requirements and written goals, policies and guidelines. KATHLEEN BROWN, Kathleen Brown is California's treasurer. and
Laguna Niguel : Goodman Chosen to Serve as Mayor LYNN FRANEY
GRANADA HILLS : Latina Students Boost Drive for Needy Children ANTONIO OLIVO
Court Date Put Off in Workers' Comp Case BARBARA MURPHY
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SIMI VALLEY : Police Catch Suspects at Burglary Scene MACK REED
A Tale of 2 Cities: Novel Treasurers Avoided Chapter 9 Dana Parsons
No Rush in Sacramento : Orange County's bankruptcy seems to be causing few ripples there
Gravel Spill Ties Up Interstate 5 in Mission Viejo
VENTURA : Jobless Claims to Be Filed by Phone KAY SAILLANT
Ventura Newspapers' Editor Irby Resigns KAY SAILLANT
Police Chief Won't Enforce Prop. 187 Until Courts Rule : Laws: Garden Grove's Stanley L. Knee tells panel that immigrants' trust is needed to help fight crime. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Crime : Forest Service Sets Out to Trim Tree Thieves BORIS YARO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SYLMAR : College Head to Leave for Fund-Raising Post TIM MAY
VAN NUYS : Man Pleads Not Guilty to Painting Graffiti at 200 Sites
Super Scooper Planes Win Officials' Praise in Rocky Debut : Firefighting: Gusting winds force the water-dumping aircraft to fly higher than optimum altitude. Even so, they are called effective. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ANAHEIM : Canned-Food Drive to Be Held Dec. 17
VAL VERDE : Had No Chance to Flee Abductor, Woman Testifies
SANTA ANA : Cops Show Their Santa Side at Mammoth Toy Giveaway JON NALICK
Abortion Clinic Owner Called 'Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' : Courts: Prosecutor says murder defendant showed her true nature by trying to conceal body after a botched procedure. Defense says she tried to save patient's life. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On This One, Jurors' Rights Override Those of the Press BILL BOYARSKY
Sibling Revelry : Parents of Triplets, Quadruplets Trade Tales at Reunion LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seismic Panel OKs Report on Northridge Earthquake : Safety: Document is approved mostly in concept, with many details to be worked out by staff. Final study won't be ready until next month. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let's Get Our Children Off the Chemical Treadmill Lawrie Mott, Lawrie Mott is a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council's public health program
To Michael Huffington: You Lost, Move On RONALD B. TUROVSKY, Ronald B. Turovsky is a lawyer who has represented Feinstein's campaigns. and
New Mayor Vows to End RV Project : Port Hueneme: City Council directs its staff to find out the legal and financial costs of dropping the plan. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Planners Approve In-Line Hockey Rink J.E. MITCHELL
Merchant Found Shot to Death in Beverly Hills Shop : Crime: The woman's slaying is the fourth murder in the city since August. The victim was to receive an award from the Chamber of Commerce next Friday. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA : Resident Wants to Scrap Copters, Add Ground Police TOM RAGAN
More Police Stations Will Get Banking Machines : Safety: Another 13 ATMs will be installed citywide in effort to help public avoid danger when withdrawing cash. Nine have been available under pilot program. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnap Trial Focuses on 'Willing Companion' Theme : Courts: Under aggressive questioning, Paula Harrington acknowledges she joked with Timothy Shue and referred to sex with him as 'making love.' LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board Selects Slimmer as President JON NALICK
Countywide : Olive Crest Children's Homes Seek Donations FRANK MESSINA
LOS ANGELES : Library Restoration Wins National Design Award
MOORPARK : EIR on Widening of Channel Approved CARLOS V. LOZANO
Judge to Take Another Look at '3 Strikes' Prison Sentence : Courts: Santa Monica jurist sets a hearing next week after finding new information. He had sentenced check forger to 25 years to life in prison. SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense Concludes Case in Thornton Murder Trial : Courts: Soon after, defendant's mother is arrested on suspicion of violating probation on a welfare fraud conviction. BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anyone Remember U.N. Article 51? : The Bosnian war may only be beginning
Countywide : Filmmakers Seek Photos of Youths Killed in 1993 MIMI KO
Wilson OKs Bay Cleanup Plan, but Obstacles Remain : Pollution: Dispute among environmentalists and a probe headed by Senate committee leader Tom Hayden threatens proposal. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
House Guest Sought After Man's Slaying
Narrow Ruling Anticipated on Homeless Law : Jurisprudence: State Supreme Court appears reluctant to decide constitutional issues raised by Santa Ana ordinance against sleeping on the streets. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Senior Recruits Help Out Police DEBRA CANO
Malibu Fire Singes Residents' Nerves, but Little Else BOB POOL and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bone Marrow Donors Sought for 2 Vietnamese Children THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENCINO : Bobby Sherman Fan Accused of Stalking NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Ventura's New Manager Takes a Look at City Hall : Administration: Donna Landeros says the community appears to be in solid financial shape. She starts Jan. 17. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 20, Accused of Felony Graffiti Scrawls : Crime: The rare prosecution is based on vandalism amounting to $12,000 at 200 Valley sites over six months. The suspect, who has pleaded innocent, faces prison. JEANETTE REGALADO and JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Children Singing for Children : Hunger: A Ugandan choir presents a high-energy concert to raise funds for victimized young Africans. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Blaze Tests Nerves, Firefighting Planes : Battle: Super Scoopers run into trouble, as strong winds force them to avoid low-flying water drops. But officials say they are pleased with the aircraft's performance. ALAN ABRAHAMSON and ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fullerton : Young Cyclists Can Get $10 Helmet Discounts MIMI KO
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND : Controlled Burn Jumps Fire Line MATTHEW MOSK
FOOTHILL RANCH : Entertainment Center for Teens Planned FRANK MESSINA
ENCINO : Woman Held for Allegedly Stalking Bobby Sherman
CAMARILLO : Man Convicted of Child Molestation BARBARA MURPHY
Area Firms Hope to Benefit as McKeon Wins Key Post : Aerospace: Santa Clarita congressman vows to lobby for new production of B-2 stealth bomber after gaining seat on House National Security Committee. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Valencia Water Co. to Increase Rates by 30% : Utilities: Many residents are surprised by the hike due next year, which will pay for quake repairs and rising operating costs. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Drops Ban on 3 Adult Magazines JOHN CHANDLER
PACOIMA : Apartments Open for Poor, Mentally Ill TIM MAY
Key Witness Says Panah Told of Girl's Death TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County's 2nd Neonatal Unit Opens : Health: But head of Ventura intensive-care nursery criticizes Thousand Oaks center as a duplication of services. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : Attorney Takes Seat on Planning Panel SCOTT HADLY
CRENSHAW : Man Held in Alleged Rape, Abduction of Girl, 12
Obituaries
Checking In : Entirely Female Management Staff Supervises Hotel Renovation Project BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Bankruptcy
Bosnia
Bored With Law School
'Provisional' Ballots
Jerry Rubin's Death
NEWS
300 Children Believed Killed in China Movie Theater Fire : Asia: 1,000 students were watching cultural program. Blaze would be second major fire disaster in a month if unofficial death toll is accurate. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carving the Saints : New Mexico santeros are a varied group of artisans who create colorful religious images . PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Offers Troops for Bosnia Pullout : Balkans: Up to 20,000 U.S. soldiers could assist if peacekeepers evacuate. President pledges to consult Congress before deploying forces to nation for first time. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Bodies Washed Up in Flood Are Reburied From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County Officials Got Gifts From Bond Firms ERIC LICHTBLAU and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reaching New Levels of Dumb BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harry Horner; Designer Won 2 Oscars, Accolades in Theater MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 187 Foes Urge Boycott of Nabisco, Disney : Protest: Latino groups are urging consumers to shun the firms because of their donations to Gov. Wilson and others who supported the initiative. PAUL FELDMAN and PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE GOODS : Conservation Pieces : Furniture made from milk jugs? Sweaters spun from plastic soda bottles? These are just two of the recycled gifts you can choose to fit your budget--and to help keep Mother Earth green. From Business Wire Features
Turks Ignore Protests From West, Jail Kurdish Leaders HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Driving Machine More Lean Than Mean PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Narrow Ruling Is Expected on Homeless Law MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Army, Air Force to Thin Their Ranks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Former Premier to Lead Japan's Newest Party SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : County's Battle With Wall St. Could Last Years THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : San Jose Learning Equal Treatment for All Deities PATT MORRISON
Orange County In Bankruptcy
Orange County In Bankruptcy
Economists Say Loss May Include 5,000 New Jobs JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Russia's Nyet to NATO Signals Rising Distrust SONNI EFRON and TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County to Fight Sale of $9 Billion in Collateral MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation's 1993 Infant-Mortality Rate Edges Down to All-Time Low From Associated Press
U.S., Europeans Accused of Putting Trade Over Rights From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Inmates Use Shop to Print Fake $20 Bills From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Overhaul of State Technology Office Urged From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : NORTH KOREA : Nuclear Program Frozen, Agency Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Wilson Says County Should Not Expect State Bailout DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Push Low-Tech Care for Back Pain MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Protests, Turkish Court Jails Kurdish Leaders HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD IN BRIEF : NORTHERN IRELAND : Major Invites Protestants to Talks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
4 More Charges Added in Fusillade on White House From a Times Staff Writer
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : The County Works
Auditor Warned O.C. in '93 : Board, D.A. Were Told Citron Violated Codes : Crisis: The internal audit also said the treasurer ran his office without adequate controls. Three supervisors and an ex-official say they don't recall seeing the report. LEE ROMNEY and TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Signs Trade Bill, Rebuts Claims His Policies Harm Workers From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Legal Experts Foresee Epic Battle With Wall Street : Finance: Losses from sale of collateral could be devastating. Brokerages insist they were within rights. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Was Told in '93 of Treasurer's Risky Strategies : Crisis: Audit also said Citron avoided oversight of his financial dealings. Three supervisors, ex-official don't recall seeing report. LEE ROMNEY and TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Meetings of Supervisors in Secret Draw Fire : Accountability: Other government bodies follow suit in crisis. The law is unclear; some say actions heighten public's fears. LEN HALL and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Cancer Battles : Marc Walton, a senior at Westminster High School, is in the middle of his fight against kidney cancer, a condition diagnosed after he collapsed on court during a basketball game. Kiren Bhatia, a senior at Brea Olinda High School, fought her battle with mouth cancer at age 10. They are two among the many who early in their lives have had to endure the painful struggle against a disease more often associated with age than youth. : Family and Team There With Support MARC WALTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Marc Walton is a senior at Westminster High School
NATION IN BRIEF : ARKANSAS : Judge Withdraws From Hubbell Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. In Bankruptcy : Busy Days Are in Store for Lawyers : Litigation: It's impossible to estimate how high the legal bill for O.C.'s bankruptcy may be, but it seems sure that many parties will file suits--including the county. NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democratic Whip Calls for Ethics Probe of Gingrich : Politics: An outside counsel is sought to find out if the incoming Speaker's college course is truly educational or a thinly veiled propaganda effort. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : ENGLAND : Man Slashes 15 in Department Store From Times Staff and Wire Reports
White House Plans Bipartisan Summit to Create Strategy for Welfare Reform : Policy: Conference will include governors, lawmakers and local officials. The move is an attempt to seize the initiative from the GOP. ELIZABETH SHOGREN and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hemisphere's Leaders Gather to Boost Trade : Summit: Immigration, drug trafficking and Cuba also may be discussed at 3-day meeting in Miami. TRACY WILKINSON and WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE GOODS : An Improved Newton Has a Message for You LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Analysts Say the Basic Economy Is Still Strong : Report: Expected creation of jobs next year could decrease by up to 5,000, annual survey finds, much of it related to public works projects. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genetic Breakthrough Seen in Hunt for Cystic Fibrosis Cure From Reuters
No Letup in Crimes Against Black Youths : Study: Males under 25 are increasingly at risk, Justice Department statistics show. Violent acts occurred 1 1/2 times more than the rate for whites. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : City, School, Transit Officials Map Strategy : Reaction: Schneider talks to city managers. Schools get state advice. Tollway agencies say work to go on. GREG HERNANDEZ and LESLIE BERKMAN and MIMI KO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Is Near to Proposing Tax Cut, Aides Say PAUL RICHTER and JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Flavorful Odes to Jewish Moms : HER FACE IN THE MIRROR: Jewish Women on Mothers and Daughters Edited by Faye Moskowitz ;Beacon Press $24, 314 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Selection in Simpson Trial Ends After 11 Weeks : Courts: Both sides accept racially mixed group of alternates. Judge can now focus on legal, evidence issues. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hot Sellers, Shake-Ups, Power Plays PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; He is a columnist for Newsday
Truman to Displace A-Bomb on Stamp The Washington Post
What Auditor Said, How Citron Replied
Violators May Have a Loophole PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
160 U.S. Troops Hurt by Rioting Refugees : Panama: More than 1,000 frustrated Cubans break out of camps; most return soon after. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Backs Denial of Medicare to Wealthy : Entitlements: He also says Congress must eventually 'look at' ways to keep Social Security from going broke. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Voices
U.N. Troops in Bosnia: Relief and More Grief : Balkans: Serbian rebels allow supplies to reach Bangladeshis. Then they fire a missile into Bihac. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Fire Singes Nerves, Little Else : Emergency: Four minor injuries, no damage reported. The blaze is a chilling reminder of last year's disaster. BOB POOL and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MEXICO : Savvy New Top Lawman Doesn't Fit the Mold : Antonio Lozano, named attorney general, is quiet and studious. As an opposition-party Cabinet member, he breaks a 65-year tradition. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : The Mechanics of a Bond
Lunch Opens Briefing for D.C. Neophytes : Congress: Three-day orientation features conservative superstars as well as those who stirred the voters to a revolution. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Police Stations to Install ATMs JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEBANON : Beirut Transfixed by Trial of Popular Christian Militiaman MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leaders Clash on U.S. Role in Bosnia : Politics: Dole, Gingrich push for greater intervention. In bow to allies, Clinton favors negotiated settlement. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Cancer Battles : Marc Walton, a senior at Westminster High School, is in the middle of his fight against kidney cancer, a condition diagnosed after he collapsed on court during a basketball game. Kiren Bhatia, a senior at Brea Olinda High School, fought her battle with mouth cancer at age 10. They are two among the many who early in their lives have had to endure the painful struggle against a disease more often associated with age than youth. : Learning How Precious Life Is KIREN BHATIA, Kiren Bhatia is a senior at Brea Olinda High School, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Wildcat
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : The 'Numbers Cruncher' : People: Former state Treasurer Thomas W. Hayes is known for conservative investment strategies and expertise in government finance. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rules State Illegally Withheld Pension Funds From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : The Little Creditors Are Feeling a Big Pain : Impact: Small-business owners dismayed at county halting payment of bills. Many operate on tight margins and need the cash to pass on to vendors. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Future Uncertain for Projects in Progress : Public works: From a police complex in Santa Ana to a new toll highway, the bankruptcy filing has raised fears about continued funding. MARTIN MILLER and MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gian Maria Volonte; Actor in Theater, Spaghetti Westerns From Reuters
Antonio Jobim; Composer Created Bossa Nova Sound From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lots in Store at Outlets : Gift-buying can be wrapped up at a single destination. Factory malls offer a good mix of merchandise at often hefty discounts. GERI COOK
Officials Decline to Charge FBI Sharpshooter From Associated Press
$120,000 Flight of General, Pet Cat, Probed The Washington Post
For Miami, Summit Is a Chance to Show Its Stuff MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Governor Takes Oath Peacefully in Chiapas; Rival Does Too : Mexico: Both promise reform in troubled southern state. Country waits to see if Zapatista rebels will end truce. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Some Welcome for the New Supervisors : Politics: County plunges into abyss just before Bergeson and Silva join board. It's not quite what they had in mind. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : An End Run Around Obscurity : In Bloomington, the football team's triumph has given a much-needed boost to community pride. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat's Wife Expecting Child Times Wire Services
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Irreverent Foreign Press Takes Aim at Home of the 'California Dream' TIM RUTTEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 11, Who Cut Throat of Woman, 83, Gets Probation Associated Press
Leaders Are Still Earning Peace Prize : Mideast: Arafat, Rabin and Peres to accept Nobel award this weekend. But they're struggling to keep their accord intact. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Voices
Brown Says State May Legalize Video Gambling Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Empty Pockets : Finance: Bonds have been a major funding source in Orange County. Agencies that used them for projects will have to seek other methods now. PATRICK LEE and MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Crucial Connection : How to bridge the language gap between hearing and deaf family members-- especially when the risk of abuse is so high? Local agencies think they have the answer: opening the lines of communication. BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : my turn : There's Nothing Original About Uniform Appeal KATRINA TANGEN, Katrina Tangen is a sophomore at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Beacon.
Bring On the Lights : Although hard-hit by the quake, many Candy Cane Lane residents say homes will glow for the holidays. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teaching by Example : While the holidays can help instruct children about tolerance, experts say it's best learned in everyday behavior. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times
THE GOODS : ECONOTES : Pining for the Perfect Tree for the Holidays? CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Trails Are Here Again BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Skewed Look at Love : Uneven acting detracts from the overall humor of Sheridan's 'The Rivals,' shifted to a 1904 setting. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times
An Inspired Start : Seeing Louis Armstrong perform launched Tiger Okoshi on a lifelong infatuation with jazz. He'll play at La Ve Lee. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Linked With Nature : Deanne Belinoff and Sam Erenberg convey their spiritual observations in a show at Platt Gallery. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
COVER STORY : Fall in Love : The air is crisp and clear, suggesting a romantic outing, and there are plenty of placeswhere the atmosphere for a date is ideal. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboy Class : Caring for horses and preparing for competitions is hard work. But teens feel intensely dedicated to the animals and lifestyle they love. ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Picture of Wellness : Some experts say women should hold on to copies of base-line mammograms for future use. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray, a registered nurse, writes regularly about health for The Times
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: Do you think homework should be abolished?
RSVP : Proof That Dreams Do Come True JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tried and True : Little China is a simple, cute cafe with a menu that features old standards, but the cooking shows real flair. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
CLUB SCENE : Less Stress With a Beer and a Song SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Jumping at the Chance : Despite sweaty palms before he even got on the plane and a pathetic landing, a first-time sky diver still smiles when he recalls the experience. JEFF WONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nothing but the Blues : Since the '60s, when he scoffed at the Beatles, singer and harmonica player James Harman's love of a musical form has shaped his life. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times
Stage for Latino Talent : Immigrants find a creative outlet in Constelacion. Acting group hopes to increase appreciation of theater in the Spanish-speaking community. LEILA COBO-HANLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Some Experts Say County May Have to Liquidate Fund : Finance: Among options discussed to salvage troubled portfolio are deep discounts or a complicated derivatives swap. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal to Wed 2 Major Mortgage Lenders : Merger: Norwest of Minnesota will buy Riverside firm. Price is estimated at $250 million. RAY DELGADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Regulators OK UnionFed Plan to Raise Capital for S & L Subsidiary
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Northridge Quake Claims to Reach $900 Million, 20th Century Expects From Bloomberg Business News
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ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : No Call for Bold Government Intervention, Experts Say : Investing: Such action would send the wrong signal to other municipalities, a banking professor argues. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Business Waits in Wings as Diplomats Talk Free Latin Trade : Summit: Financial services, telecommunications firms and energy equipment makers see huge markets. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Associated Press
U.S. Firms Eager for Latin Trade Deal : Summit: Financial services, telecommunications firms and energy equipment makers see huge markets. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inventories Rise for a 4th Straight Month From Times Wire Services
Intel Confirms Plans to Build $2.2-Billion Chip Plant in Oregon From Associated Press
Safety Board Announces Recalls of Toys, Books, Bikes, Chairs From Times Wire Services
Final Hurdle for Macy, Federated Deal Cleared : Reorganization: Merger of retailers will create nation's largest department store firm. From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Losers--and Winners?
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Investors Are Told That Staying Put Is Smarter Than Selling Into Panic : Wall Street: More than 50% of the 100 largest publicly traded O.C. stocks fell. Nearly 25% gained. CHRIS WOODYARD and HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Morgan Stanley and London's Warburg in Merger Discussions : Deals: A pairing of the two financial giants would create a global powerhouse. Morgan would be the majority partner. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Debacle Produces Mixed Reaction of Panic Selling, Bargain Shopping : Wall Street: More than 50% of the 100 largest publicly traded O.C. stocks fell. Nearly 25% gained. CHRIS WOODYARD and HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fidelity Investments Quietly Builds a Paper Portfolio SUSANNAH PATTON, DOW JONES NEWS SERVICE
Trust Fund Has the Makings of Truly Grand Idea : Investments: Money manager's $10,000 gift to his grandson could pay big dividends, projected as much as $10 million, when the tot becomes a retiree. LINDA STERN, REUTERS
Company Town : In Turnabout, Giant's Azoff May Stay ALAN CITRON
Company Town : Three Move Up the Ranks With Horror Filmmaker
Company Town : German Makes Waves by Courting Hollywood : Broadcasting: Helmut Thoma runs Europe's most successful commercial television company, and bucks the rules. LOUISE McELVOGUE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rival's $1.7-Billion Stake in AT&T Moves Closer to Sale : Communications: British Telecom wound up with a 2% share when AT&T bought McCaw. From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Bond Jitters Ease but Stocks Get Slammed : Markets: The Dow index plunges 50 points in heavy trading while selling of muni bonds slows. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
That Fabled British Auto Maker Rolls With the Changing Times : Cars: Rolls-Royce learns how to keep its handmade elegance while adapting to the harsh realities of the '90s. There's even a move afoot--egad!--for a partnership. DIRK BEVERIDGE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toppled Toilet Draws Lawsuit: A woman who fell from a... From Times Wire Services
ENTERTAINMENT
Cold, Hard Facts About Airing Death Footage on TV HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Disclosure': The Plot Thickens . . . : Douglas, Moore Star in Adaptation of Crichton's Novel on Harassment Reversal KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THEATER REVIEWS : Expert Crew Keeps 'Billy Budd' Sailing Smoothly T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals DENNIS HUNT
Taiwanese Troupe Shares Its Global Vision : Theater: Performance Workshop brings Chinese-language 'Red Sky' to Irvine. The universal theme of aging is delivered in English supertitles. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Blizzard of Jazz Records for the Holidays ZAN STEWART
RESTAURANT REVIEW : When It Comes to Bad Taste, Birds Doesn't Chicken Out MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Reviews DAVID PAGEL
FAMILY : Canadian Trio Serves Up a Helping of Holiday Cheer LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Dragon Gate': Search for Self KEVIN THOMAS
Comic Snapshots at the 'Joe Show' SCOTT COLLINS
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Seal Delivers Missionary Zeal but Where's the Message? ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : 'Layered': Purposefully Desperately Silly WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : St.Clair Rescales Mussorgsky's 'Mountain' MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
JAZZ REVIEW : '50 Fingers' Gets Big Hand at Ambassador ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Century' a Drama of Endings, Beginnings KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sins of Ruling Class in 'Greasepaint' F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
Daring 'Maids' From New Kids on the Block SCOTT COLLINS
MOVIE REVIEW : Snipes Out to Land Sky-Divers in 'Zone' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMEDY NOTES : Holiday Festival to Make Rather Merry GLENN DOGGRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : BUYERS : Holiday Buyers' Guide: Tailor CD Player to System DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
APPRECIATION : Jobim Was More Than the King of Bossa Nova DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER NOTES : Stages Seasoned With Will Rogers, Nuns, Scrooge JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : From a Fine Whisper, 'Christmas Carol' Crescendos Exquisitely NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Laser Version of 'My Fair Lady' a Bloomin' Triumph BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bands Barter Toys for Tunes
Bolshoi Ballet Interrupts 'Giselle' to Air Grievances : Dance: The troupe strikes over pay and the 'civil war' between management about the proposed contract system. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Gallery Names New Curator CATHY CURTIS
A Melrose Pastiche--and Proud of It S. IRENE VIRBILA
ART REVIEWS : Revisiting Some Striking CoBrA Pieces SUSAN KANDEL
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Billboard Awards Opt for Hip, Remain Uneventful CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bryan Ferry Puts Some Heart Into His Mannered Warble RICHARD CROMELIN
SPORTS
Playing Through Grief : Long Beach State Volleyball Star Carries On Amid Ordeal of Father's Death JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Rose, Strawberry Turn Out to Be Two of a Kind MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
LOS ALAMITOS : Follow The Sign Heads Strong Josie's Bar Field STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GIRLS' ROUNDUP : Thorpe Keys Win Over Ventura DAVE DESMOND
NHL : League Cancels All-Star Game in San Jose HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Take Them One at a Time : Pro basketball: They avoid worst start in history by beating Bucks, but still could threaten season record for futility. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feldman Gets Final Shot at Girls' City Tennis Title DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL / SOUTH REGIONAL : UCLA Overwhelms Duke to Advance SCOTT STOLZE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBA ROUNDUP : Bullets Beat Mavericks as Webber Leads Way From Associated Press
Lingering Injury Forces Dehere's Retirement Associated Press
Pro Football / Daily Report : Rams MIKE REILLEY
Poll: Fans Would Watch Replacement Players From Associated Press
Smith Needs More Time to Give Angels Answer BOB NIGHTENGALE
Sampras Wins Quietly, Ivanisevic Erupts From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Injured Standouts Return to Lineup LONNIE WHITE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress' Late Rally Beats Mt. San Antonio
Coach Says Freedom Is a Super Bowl : College football: Utah's McBride looking forward to Dec. 27 matchup with Arizona at Anaheim Stadium. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball Roundup
CLU Women Get Rare Win at Azusa Pacific
Angels' Offer to Lee Smith Is $4.4 Million BOB NIGHTENGALE
Boys' Basketball
PREP ROUNDUP : Calkins Sparks Santa Margarita Wrestlers
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Kraus Gives Tustin Victory With Shot in Final Seconds MICHAEL CASEY
BOYS' BASKETBALL : Westlake Rolls Past Franklin BRYAN RODGERS
Pro Football / Daily Report : Rams MIKE REILLEY
Pro Football / Daily Report : Raiders LONNIE WHITE
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Rhett Next Big Test for Rushing Defense MIKE REILLEY
Union, Agents Discuss Freeze on Signings : Labor: Expectation is that the owners will implement salary cap despite new proposal. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funds and Games Are All Gone MIKE DOWNEY
McCanta Finds the Power in Preparation : Football: Servite defensive lineman doesn't frighten anyone with size or quickness, but he beats opponents with guile. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monday Night Game Still a Special Event After All These Years LARRY STEWART
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Gets Lift From Freshmen, Wins MARTIN HENDERSON
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Despite His Size, Johns Packs a Wallop : Prep football: Newport Harbor's 5-foot-9, 195-pound lineman helped Sailors advance to Division V final with overtime victory. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : North Carolina (5-0) Stays on Right Track From Associated Press
Boys' Basketball Roundup
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Stanford May Hire Former Assistant EARL GUSTKEY, From Staff and Wire Reports
Bowe's a Big Talker About Big Fights MAL FLORENCE
Girls' Roundup
Crenshaw Rallies to Beat Santa Ana Valley, 88-80 MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cantu Adds Track to Duties at Orange
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Shula to Undergo Surgery on Achilles' Associated Press
UCLA Women Beat San Diego, 83-73 Associated Press
Giving Raiders a Lift(off) : Rocket Ismail Makes His Mark After Conversation With Hostetler LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIDELINES : Antelope Valley, Hart Keeping Their Distance in Regular Season
Antelope Valley Hopes It Turns Into a Race : High school football: Shrout and his teammates will try to counter Hart's size with their speed. KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA VOLLEYBALL / WEST REGIONAL : USC Defeats Arizona, Meets Stanford Next VICTOR CHI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Area Runners in Cross-Country Championships MATT FARMER
Virginia Commands Spotlight : College soccer: Cavaliers overshadow UCLA, Indiana and Rutgers with four seniors who can win fourth NCAA title. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pure Vanilla : Rooney Has Notre Dame in Final While Eschewing Spotlight VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Format in Spotlight in Desert : Golf: Diners Club event at PGA West gives players a rare opportunity for match play. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bloomington's Run to Glory : Coach Brings Record Success to School With Double Wing MARK STRODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Armijo, Flores Fight to Draw; Both Suspended DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Don't Expect to See Breakage Used to Settle Jockeys' Contract BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burton, Dahl, Chase Honored for Volleyball
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Division V Championship : Newport Harbor vs. Servite
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Concordia Beats Division I Northern Arizona
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Clippers Blew Chance for NBA Immortality MARK HEISLER
Servite's Toner Shows Alter Ego MIKE PENNER
Magic Mountain Is Heart of Hart : Huge Line Blots Out Sun but Can It Block Out Antelope Valley? KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strawberry Faces Federal Charges : Jurisprudence: Government alleges that former Dodger and his agent failed to report more than $500,000 in income. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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