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What happened on December 18, 1994
NEWS
Spy Vs. Spy : Cold War intelligence files are opening everywhere, and guess what? Bumbling spy movies weren't so far off the mark : THE PHILBY FILES: The Secret Life of Master Spy Kim Philby, \o7 By Genrikh Borovik\f7 . \o7 Edited and with an introduction by Phillip Knightley (Little, Brown & Co.: $24.95; 382 pp.)\f7 : TREASON IN THE BLOOD: H. St. John Philby, Kim Philby, and the Spy Case of the Century, \o7 By Anthony Cave Brown (Houghton Mifflin: $29.95; 677 pp.)\f7 By Garry Abrams, \o7 Abrams, a free-lance writer, has had a longtime interest in the Philby case\f7
Spy Vs. Spy : Cold War intelligence files are opening everywhere, and guess what? Bumbling spy movies weren't so far off the mark : BLOND GHOST: Ted Shackley and the CIA's Crusades, \o7 By David Corn (Simon & Schuster: $27.50; 408 pp.)\f7 : GENTLEMAN SPY: The Life of Allen Dulles, \o7 By Peter Grose (Houghton Mifflin: $30; 566 pp.)\f7 : WEDGE: The Secret War Between the FBI and CIA, \o7 By Mark Riebling (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 460 pp.)\f7 By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a contributing editor to The Times\f7
History or Myth? : Even without exaggeration or adornment, the West seems the stuff of legend : THE FRONTIER IN AMERICAN CULTURE: Essays by Richard White and Patricia Nelson Limerick, \o7 Edited by James R. Grossman (University of California Press: $30 cloth, $15 paper; 127 pp.)\f7 : THE AMERICAN WEST, \o7 by Dee Brown (Scribner's: $25; 448 pp.)\f7 : NORTHERN LIGHTS: A Selection of New Writing From the American West, \o7 edited by Deborah Clow and Donald Snow (Vintage: $13; 398 pp.)\f7 By Larry Watson, \o7 Larry Watson is the author of "Montana 1948" and the forthcoming novel "Justice" (Milkweed Editions). He teaches writing and literature at the University of Wisconsin/Stevens Point\f7
Church Chat Ii
Vetting Eddie
Mix Master
Horror Monger
A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles. By Michael Krikorian
Room at the Inn?
A Wall That Won't Divide, but Will Heal : A longtime Eastside activist has planned a project to bring the issue of AIDS and its rising toll among Latinos to the hearts and minds of the people in his community in a unique way. By Richard Zaldivar, \o7 Richard Zaldivar, 41, is executive director of \f7 "\o7 The Wall\f7 --\o7 Las Memorias," a nonprofit project to build a wall on Los Angeles' Eastside in memory of people who have died of AIDS. A related goal is to educate the Latino community about the threat of the disease. Zaldivar was interviewed by Berkley Hudson. and \f7
South-Central L.A.'s Small Miracle : At 5-Foot-7, Mark Mcmillian Beats the Odds to Become a Starting Defensive Back in the NFL By Mark Mcmillian, \f7 and \o7 Mark McMillian, 24, was born and raised in South-Central. McMillian is a starting defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, and at 5-feet-7, one of the smallest starters in the National Football League. He did not begin playing organized football until he was a senior at Granada Hills' Kennedy High School. He was a Junior College All-American at Glendale College before receiving a scholarship to Alabama. The Eagles selected McMillian in the 10th round in the 1992 draft and he quickly moved from the special teams to the starting lineup in his second season. McMillian says he would like to be a role model for inner-city youths, but because he attended a high school in the Valley, he rarely is asked to speak at local school functions or charity meetings. He hopes to bring his message of working hard to achieve one's goals back to South-Central, which he considers home. McMillian was interviewed by Sean Waters.
Crenshaw Reflects on Bitter End : Football: The team was one game away from erasing some of the distance between it and the school's vaunted basketball program. Maybe next year. By Will Etheridge, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOCCER : Garfield Cruises to Victory on Cordoba's Hat Trick
BOYS BASKETBALL : Generals Start Fast in Win Over Jefferson
GIRLS BASKETBALL : Battle-Toughened Washington Beats Morningside to End Skid By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Protests Stall Project Plans for St. Mary's : Education: It's opposed by preservation groups that say the area's historic ambience would be ruined by expansion of the women's college. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Traditions Vary, but Still It's Christmas : Holiday Celebrations Have a Decidedly Ethnic Spin Within L.A.'s Neighborhood Enclaves By Leslie Berestein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BELL GARDENS : 1st Latina Astronaut Visits High School By Simon Romero
WALNUT PARK : Police Investigating Killing of 2 Vendors By Efrain Hernandez Jr.
COMMERCE : Ex-South El Monte Official Gets Top Post By Simon Romero
HUNTINGTON PARK : Man Loses Lawsuit Against McDonald's By Simon Romero
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Project Hailed as Boon to Community By Enrique Lavin
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Orthopedic Program Knows No Borders By Enrique Lavin
SOUTH-CENTRAL : $56.5 Million OKd for Redevelopment Plan By Enrique Lavin
WEST ADAMS : Doll Exhibit Reveals Shifts in Black Image By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Director Selected for Auto-Skills Center By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : Black Gallery Attacks Vandalism Head-On By Erin J. Aubry
DOWNTOWN : Bilingual Arts Group Gets $250,000 Grant By Brett Mahoney
DOWNTOWN : Budding Musicians Offered Free Training
ECHO PARK : Group Seeks to Name School for Advocate By Brett Mahoney
WILSHIRE : Officers Exchange Squad Cars for Bikes By Leslie Berestein
WESTLAKE : City Demolishing Landmark Hotel By Leslie Berestein
EAST LOS ANGELES : Residents Urged to Surrender Guns By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : Rally Staged Lauding Clinic's 187 Position By Mary Anne Perez
A Love for the Arts : The Diverse Group of Students at the County High School for the Arts Share a Passion for Creating By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Breakfast of Champions : Locke's Parker, Crenshaw's Smith and Garrett Take Top City Times Honors By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : City Section Gets Added Berths in State Basketball Tournament By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Risk Is Out of Place in Managing Pension Funds
Foreign Aid Is 'Most Unnecessary' Expense
Budget Premise Based on Flawed Comparison
It's Not \o7 What\f7 She Said, but How By Robin Abcarian
Thank You, Taz, for a Job Not Well Done
Applause for an Informative Story
Raising a Toast to Jack Smith
A Patient Thankful for Surgical Teams
He Laughed Till He Cried
Love and Wishes By Michael Quintanilla
THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Blueprint for Success : Newport Beach architect Brion S. Jeannette's reputation is built on custom extravaganzas, but he also fulfills his vision by making work a family affair and keeping community service on the agenda. By Brad Bonhall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guiding the Future of Film : It took experience. It took vision. It took an inside track to Hollywood's elite. Elizabeth Monk Daley put it all together to place USC on the cutting edge. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCIAL CLIMES / TIME OUT : A Woman Who \o7 Really\f7 Knows How to Party By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
County Bankruptcy Prompts Advice, Encouragement, Recriminations
Better Schools Aren't Built on Prayer Alone
Elsmere Canyon Pact Eases County Trash Crisis
LAPD: Wake Up and Go After Real Criminals
Let Owners Rebuild Just What Was Damaged
Friendly Neighbors Add to Lake Manor Allure
Hub-and-Spoke Routing Won't Help Bus System
It's Time to Overhaul Jury Selection Process
A Shorter Move
School Land Is There--Let's Use It
Cadaver Prosection Is Ethically Done
Teach America's Christian Traditions
Motorists at Fault
Attack on Sierra Club Unwarranted
Distinction Drawn
Good Job, Pulido
Mystery of Korean War's Secret Air Force Mission Is Unraveled : Military: Relatives say they finally have pieced together how a U.S. spy plane and its crew members were shot down in 1950 by the Soviets. By Robert Burns, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some Growers Cultivate Cotton in Vivid Colors : Fibers: The colored fluff is gaining popularity with environmentally conscious consumers and people who are allergic to the dyes in regular cotton. By Elliott Minor, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Abandoned Military Houses Home to Homeless Families : Screening: U.S. has approved applications from 42 groups to provide housing for about 7,000 people a year nationwide. Applicants are asked whether they take drugs, go out drinking, if they practice birth control. By Sandy Shore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wild Storms Rage Far Beyond Mother Earth : Weather: The most impressive of all 'blocking highs,' Jupiter's Great Red Spot, is a caldron of clouds stirred by fierce winds that have been in turmoil for at least 300 years. By Donald J. Frederick, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Simon Bolivar Still Stirs Passions 164 Years Later : History: When an unflattering painting of the revolutionary hero was included in an exhibition at a London gallery, South Americans were incensed. By Bart Jones, ASSOCIATED PRESS
3-D, Computerized Cadaver on the Internet : Medicine: The 'Visible Man' is a detailed atlas of the killer's body, assembled digitally from thousands of X-ray, magnetic and photo images of cross-sections. By Brenda C. Coleman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haitians Want It Known That Haitian Heroes Aided American Revolution : Georgia: Display in museum depicts the 1779 Battle of Savannah and recalls the 'Chasseurs Volontaires'--infantry volunteers from Haiti. Placard salutes the bravest feat "ever performed by foreign troops in the American cause." By Dan Sewell, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Parents With AIDS, Family Share Holiday By Andrea Hamilton, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philippines' 'Dodge City' Starts Over : Southeast Asia: The port city of Davao was marked by crime and violence. Civic leaders hope trade and business will take their place. By Robert H. Reid, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Fear From Food Science: Stealth Allergen : Biology: Genetic engineering will make it more difficult to know what really is inside the casserole dish. By Robert Greene, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ex-Official Details Trauma in Year at Small Hospital : Medicine: Susan Garrett tells of grappling with soaring costs, rapid changes in technology and increased regulations. Her new book, 'Taking Care of Our Own,' delves into the system's inner workings. By Jerry Harkavy, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taking a New Look at Segregation in Classroom : Education: In trying to settle 22-year-old lawsuit, Philadelphia officials will focus on learning results rather than a head count. By Ted Anthony, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making Profits: It's Crystal Clear : Waterford: Firm gets back in the black by cutting employment and selling cheaper glassware from abroad under different brand name. By Dirk Beveridge, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rural School's Recruiting Earns an A : Education: Faced by declining enrollment as economy sputtered, school advertised its quiet learning atmosphere for troubled students. Now it's seeking families as well. By Tim Korte, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yes, America, There Was a Christmas Eve in War-Torn Italy : World War II: As a B-17 bomber pilot, James McGarry flew 29 missions over Europe. He later wrote this remembrance of one memorable night. By James Mcgarry, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stogies--or Cigars--Are in a Comeback : Tobacco: Demand is so high, some tobacconists can't keep popular brands in stock. Today's connoisseurs shun cheap brands of yesteryear. Many spend as high as $20 apiece for premium, hand-rolled smokes. By Martha Slud, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Some, Pregnancy Offers an Exit From a Dreary Life : Future: Teen-age mothers have become the prime target of welfare reformers. The story of one 17-year-old, whose life echoes thousands of others, shows how tangled the problem is. By Connie Cass, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Relics From 2 Wars Still Kill Europeans : Arms: Officials estimate that millions of pounds of bombs, artillery shells, land mines, grenades, torpedoes and other explosives are lying around in Europe or just off its coasts. By Christopher Burns, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nisei Fought Secret War of Words : World War II: Linguists drawn from America's internment camps in the '40s served in every major battle in the Pacific. They culled critical information from Japanese captives and the airwaves. By Mike Feinsilber, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soviet-Era Immigrants to America Greet Newcomers With Suspicion : Human relations: Those who fled Eastern Europe for political reasons say new arrivals are simply out to get rich quick. By Doina Chiacu, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chess : Chess Olympiad By Jack Peters, INTERNATIONAL MASTER
Stephen A. Gaymont; Bacteriologist Introduced Yogurt to U.S.
Helena Enize Humann; Actress Won Praise for "Lonesome Dove"
Donald H. Pflueger; Local Historian and Professor
Fresno Crash Was Phoenix Air's 4th Fatal Accident Since 1985 \o7 Associated Press\f7
BEARING DOWN: Rams countdown to St. Louis: Two games left... By Jerry Hicks and Len Hall and April Jackson
FLICKS: In the second of a three-part series (B2... By Leslie Berger
Will Roberson, 36; Off-Broadway Director, Playwright
Richard Lee Rykoff; Attorney Fought McCarthyism
Max H. Schoen; Retired UCLA Dentistry Professor
Leonard Agee Shelton; Former City Attorney for Pomona, Covina
E.W. Swackhamer; Emmy-Nominated TV Director
Yao Yilin; Ex-Vice Premier of China, Conservative Economist
Young Investors Were Betting Future on Trust By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Seeks Talks With N. Korea on Copter Crew By Art Pine and Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia Takes Hard Line on Chechnya : Caucasus: Kremlin withdraws offer for peace summit with breakaway republic, says it is preparing to bomb capital. Moscow launches rocket attack on village. By Richard Boudreaux and Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : The Hidden Devastation of Crack : The epidemic is eating away everyone's quality of life. Violent crime, overtaxed social services and drug-addicted babies are having an impact as great as the recession. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter Embarks to Try Mediating Bosnia Conflict By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citron Was Embittered, Defensive, Friends Say : Profile: As criticism mounted over the year, the former Orange County treasurer took it personally and hard. By Steve Emmons and Ann Conway, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bullets Fired at White House; No One Injured By Aaron Nathans, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HMO Wins Medi-Cal Pact Despite Critical Audits : Health: Sen. Watson was listed as board member when contract was awarded. Officials deny receiving favors. By Virginia Ellis and Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Budget Knives Surround Fearful Federal Workers By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiasco Makes Children Victims Again : Bankruptcy: Injury trust funds threatened by Orange County crisis. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fresno's War on Crime Heats Up : Police: In response to surge in violence, including sniping at patrol cars, SWAT teams are responding to gang-controlled neighborhoods. By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : A Blemish on Paradise : Irvine, Which Prides Itself on Its Planning, Did Not See the Fund Debacle Coming By Len Hall and Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Small Question of Reality By Peter H. King
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Besieged County Seeks to Pay Nonprofit Groups : Bankruptcy: Emergency council will be asked to release monies for such services as foster care, counseling. By Jodi Wilgoren and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Illegal Immigrants Face Deportation Costs in Germany : Europe: Officials of states involved say fees are justified. Rights workers call payments 'exploitation.' By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela Admits Slowness of Reform, Warns of Haste : South Africa: Although he vows to provide 'visible change,' others say president is 'walking a tightrope.' By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Wounded, Another Kidnaped in Somalia \o7 Reuters\f7
4 South American Presidents Sign Agreement Creating New Trade Bloc \o7 From Associated Press\f7
In Chechen Capital, Mood Is Warlike : Russia: The republic has been chafing under Moscow's rule for two centuries. People now express a mixture of resignation and wrath. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Steps Led Up to Big-Time Addiction By Rich Connell
Wealth Paved Path to Crack By Rich Connell
GOP Contract a Reversal of Decades-Old Federal Policies : Politics: Deep cuts in social programs to offset tax reductions would help upper-income Americans most. Balanced-budget amendment also planned. By James Risen and Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pope Is Time's Man of the Year \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
NASA to Detail Chlorine Link to Hole in Ozone \o7 Reuters\f7
Clinton Airs Appeal for Tax Cuts : Budget: In weekly radio address, the President warns of a growing education gap in society. He touts his 'middle-class bill of rights.' \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Later Higher Costs Seen in Rival Tax Plans : Budget: Analysis finds trend could worsen federal deficit in years ahead. Says Clinton plan could cost $173 billion in a decade, GOP plan $712 billion. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Arrested on 3 Warrants Walks Out Back Door of Costa Mesa Jail \o7 From A Times Staff Writer\f7
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Personal Repercussions Of Fund Crisis
Court Reaffirms Dim View of 3 Million Yule Lights \o7 Associated Press\f7
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Voices
Officer Held in Slaying of Former Friend Over Affair With Wife By David Reyes and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Restricts CHP's Use of Chokehold After Jury Awards $470,000 Damages in Man's Death \o7 Associated Press\f7
City Hall Lights
Newt Gingrich
Neighborhood Public Schools
Free Trade and Capitalism
O.C. Bankruptcy
Super Scooper
Redefining Japan
Lawyer on the Line
A Real Puzzler
A Positive Note
Numbers, Please
Taiwan Talkback
The Framing of Joe Burrows : The Story That Sent Him to Death Row for Murder Changed Many Times From the Day It Was Told By His Accuser, a Woman Known for Her Convincing Lies. But the Justic System Had Decided He Was Guilty, and It Took a Lawyer's Bond With a Sociopath to Set Him Free. By Barry Siegel, \o7 Barry Siegel, a Times national correspondent, is the author of "A Death in White Bear Lake" and "Shades of Gray," both published by Bantam Books. His last article for this magazine \f7 described \o7 a South Carolina hospital \f7 that turns \o7 over pregnant substance abusers to the police\f7
Cord Concern
Airport Food
Picture Perfect
Sicilian Story
The Road Trip 'Home' By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop In A Kirk By Susan King
Making Room for 'Life'
March of the Wooden Soldiers (KTLA Sunday at 8 p.m.) is... By Kevin Thomas
Nasal Pitch
Anchors Aweigh (KCET Sunday at 3 p.m.) and Kiss Me Kate... By Kevin Thomas
Profile : She Honestly Loves Life : OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN EMBRACES EVERY DAY \o7 AND \f7 A CHRISTMAS STORY PACKAGED IN A CBS MOVIE By Beth Kleid, Beth Kleid is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Fox's 'Rimba's Island' is a place where the animals can talk to us By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commentary : LOOK WHO'S TALKING NOW: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY TV CRITIC FATHER By Frazier Moore, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daytime And Motherhood Are A Balancing Act For Maeve Kinkead By Nancy M. Reichardt
Four-Star Films : 'Lost Horizon' By Kevin Thomas
'Jack the Bear' By Peter Rainer
'The Player' By Kevin Thomas
'The Times of Harvey Milk' By Kevin Thomas
WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Arye Gross is more than happy to be a girl's best friend--especially if her name is 'Ellen' By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : Tru Family Values By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : Have Yourself a Nostalgic Little Christmas By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Store Is a Gift Trove for Movie Buffs
Food for Thought : Education: Free breakfasts are a mainstay for many area students. But the program has failed at other schools because of low demand. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Calling Santa Monica 'Mean' to Homeless Irks Officials By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu Seeks Maintenance Funds for Pier By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Education: USC Fulbright Scholars
SANTA MONICA : Residents Seeking Traffic Mitigation Picket Council By Susan Steinberg
MALIBU : City Gets More Time to Adopt General Plan
REGION : Santa Monica Hospital Weighs Sale, Merger By Kathleen Kelleher
A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that... By Michael Krikorian
WESTSIDE COVER STORY : AGAINST THE WIND : To land a spot on the first all-female America's Cup team, 26-year-old Shelley Beattie overcame near-total deafness and a lack of sailing experience. Her tack: strength, poise and fighting determination. By Elaine Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Seniors : Fund-Raising Whiz Keeps Clinic in Healthy Condition By Linda Feldman
Venice: Another View on Low-Income Housing
Crime: Not Every Incident Gets Reported
West Hollywood: Conflict of Interest Allegation by Councilman Is Challenged
Fashion: Praise for Karl Kani as Role Model
MALIBU : Deadline Nears for City Nonprofit Groups to Apply for Federal Funds By Kathleen Kelleher
BOOKS
Life With a Hyphen : Obsessed with the idea of playing the first Chinese Charlie Chan : GUNGA DIN HIGHWAY, \o7 By Frank Chin (Coffee House Press: $24.95; 404 pp\f7 .\o7 )\f7 By Ben Pleasants, \o7 Ben Pleasants' latest play, "The Hemingway/Dos Passos Wars," opens in Los Angeles in early 1995\f7
The Kindness of Liberals : Of the life and correspondence of Mary Shelley : SELECTED LETTERS OF MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHELLEY, \o7 Edited by Betty T. Bennett (The Johns Hopkins University Press: $19.95; 480 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Judge and Jurist : Supreme Court opinions that continue to shape the present : HUGO BLACK: A Biography, \o7 by Roger K. Newman (Pantheon Books: $30; 741 pp.)\f7 By Lincoln Caplan, \o7 Lincoln Caplan is a contributing editor of Newsweek. His most recent book, "Skadden: Power, Money, and the Rise of a Legal Empire," was published earlier this month by Noonday Press/Farrar, Straus & Giroux\f7
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Fiction By Dick Roraback
Nonfiction By Dick Roraback
Highway 80, by DONALD RAWLEY
POUNDING NAILS IN THE FLOOR WITH MY FOREHEAD \o7 by Eric... By Charles Solomon
LINCOLN: An Illustrated Biography \o7 by Philip B... By Charles Solomon
NORTH OF RELIANCE: A Personal Story of Living Beyond the... By Charles Solomon
POWERS OF TEN: About the Relative Size of Things in the... By Charles Solomon
VICTORIA \o7 by Knut Hamsun, translated from the Norwegian... By Charles Solomon
THE SIERRA CLUB GUIDE TO 35mm LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
WATCH IT MADE IN THE U.S.A.: A Visitor's Guide to the... By Charles Solomon
THE BABY TRAIN AND OTHER LUSTY URBAN LEGENDS \o7 by Jan... By Charles Solomon
Is There a Mystery-Solving Grandmother in Your Family? By Kathleen Krull
The Age of American Inventiveness : How our first operational jet fighter was born : SKUNK WORKS: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed, \o7 By Ben R. Rich and Leo Janos (Little, Brown: $24.95; 350 pp.)\f7 By Lawrence S. Dietz, \o7 Lawrence S Dietz's book, "The Creation of Paradise," about the Chandler family and the history of Los Angeles, will be published by Times Books/Random House\f7
An American's Odyssey : WHAT I LIVED FOR, \o7 By Joyce Carol Oates (Dutton: $23.95; 624 pp.)\f7 By Alan Cheuse, \o7 Alan Cheuse's novel "The Grandmothers' Club" will be published this month in a new paperback edition. He is the author of a number of other books, and serves as book commentator for NPR's evening news-magazine "All Things Considered."\f7
Getting a Grip on Mom : LILIANE: Resurrection of the Daughter, \o7 By Ntozake Shange (St. Martin's Press: $18.95; 292 pp.)\f7 By Kelly Cherry, \o7 Kelly Cherry is a poet, fiction writer and essayist whose books include "My Life and Dr. Joyce Brothers," a novel in stories\f7
SHELF LIFE : Shot in the Dark? By Josh Getlin
A Question of Lifestyle : Fond memories of my old roommate, Stewart Brand By Paul Krassner, \o7 Paul Krassner's autobiography, "Confessions of a Raving, Unconfined Nut: Misadventures in the Counter-Culture," has just been published in paperback by Simon and Schuster\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
Triumphant 'Trovatore' From Levine By Walter Price
LEOPOLD MOZART: Concerto in D. HUMMEL: Concerto in E-flat... By Timothy Mangan
Savage or Sensitive--Choose One : Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Boyz II Men are poles apart on the macho scale, but real close on the S&V scale. By Chris Willman, \o7 Chris Willman's Sound & Vision column appears periodically in Calendar\f7
Pearl Jam Rules
'Sweetest' Sounds From Williams By Jean Rosenbluth
In Brief By Dennis Hunt
In Brief By Steve Hochman
In Brief By Heidi Siegmund
PIZZICATO FIVE, "Made in USA" (\o7 Matador\f7 ) ** 1/2 \o7... By Richard Cromelin
Devaluation of 'The Nut' : It's a holiday tradition and a cash cow too. But have all those sugarplum fairies and waltzing flowers produced a 'Nutcracker' glut? By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a Times staff writer\f7
Hot, Sexy and (Almost) 70 : He's played a rogue's gallery of rascals throughout his 38-year movie career, but somehow, with Paul Newman in the role, they can't help but become heroes. How does he do that? By Charles Champlin, \o7 Charles Champlin is The Times' arts editor emeritus\f7
In Brief By Jean Rosenbluth
These Mouse Clubs Aren't for Mickey : Fans can chat with R.E.M's Michael Stipe, tell Conan O'Brien what they think of his jokes and explore the subject of Patrick Stewart's baldness--if they're on-line, that is. By P. J. Huffstutter, \o7 P. J. Huffstutter\f7 (\o7 pjhuff1@AOL.com\f7 )\o7 is a San Diego\f7 -\o7 based writer\f7
The Studio Shuffle : The top jobs in Hollywood practically come with an expiration date. What's life like after leaving that power, money and status on the lot? By Elaine Dutka and Claudia Eller
The Studio Shuffle : Dawn Steel By Claudia Eller
Raw, Salted and Roasted : What's on the table when Nora Ephron and Steve Martin get together? Fajitas, vegetarians, Thanksgiving dinner and 'Mixed Nuts.' By Hilary De Vries, \o7 Hilary de Vries is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
The Studio Shuffle : John Calley By Claudia Eller
The Studio Shuffle : Mike Medavoy By Claudia Eller
For Arsenio Hall, His Sony TV-Film Deal Is Paramount By Richard Natale
Winery Has a Sexy Disclosure to Make By Robert W. Welkos
The Studio Shuffle : Frank Price By Elaine Dutka
The Studio Shuffle : Sherry Lansing By Elaine Dutka
The Studio Shuffle : JOE ROTH By Elaine Dutka
The Studio Shuffle : FRANK MANCUSO By Claudia Eller, \o7 Claudia Eller is The Times' movie editor and Elaine Dutka is a Times staff writer. \f7
Spilling the Beans on Dad : Lynn Redgrave's solo show tackles her famous father's legacy--though she's left some secrets out. By Janice Arkatov, \o7 Janice Arkatov is a free-lance writer who specializes in theater\f7
THEATER NOTES : Glendale Site Has Colony All Fired Up By Don Shirley, \o7 Don Shirley is a Times staff writer\f7
The Panache is Back : Paul Salamunovich has restored the L.A. Master Chorale's to its former glory; now, there's the audience problem. By Timothy Mangan, \o7 Timothy Mangan is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
Coming to Terms With Mom : Georganne Deen's work is a nakedly personal inquiry into her demons and obsessions. By Kristine Mckenna, \o7 Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
New Tate Gallery Set for London By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzanne Muchnic is The Times' art writer\f7
Soundtrack Albums Get Wordier By Steve Hochman
SMALL FACES: Industrial-rock band Ministry has a new album...
VIDEO : Celebs Tag Films as Top Gift Idea By Donald Liebenson, \o7 Donald Liebenson is a Chicago-based writer\f7
Beware of wanna-be@fake.com By P.J. Huffstutter
Now, for a Little Hedonism : From his Holocaust saga in which Jewish mice are exterminated by Nazi cats, to the New Yorker covers guaranteed to offend, to a wild party that ends in murder: Art Spiegelman's cartoons don't fool around. By Sean Mitchell, Sean Mitchell is an occasional contributor to Calendar
FILM CLIPS / COUTURE ON CAMERA : When Show Biz Takes On Fashion Biz, One Size Fits All By Frank Decaro, Frank DeCaro writes about fashion for New York Newsday
BUSINESS
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT : Tax Proposal Seeks to Meet the Future by Degrees By James Flanigan
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT : Reality Check : In '95, Technologies Will Thrive on Profits--Not Promises By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republican Sweep, Clinton's Change of Heart May Aid the State By Michael J. Boskin, former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, is Tully M. Friedman professor of economics and senior fellow, Hoover Institution, at Stanford University
'94 Wasn't a Good Year, but Investors Stayed On By Russ Wiles, A \o7 financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds. \f7
Gifts for the Fiscally Aware May Pay Dividends By Kathy M. Kristof
The Right Way to Draw on an IRA By Carla Lazzareschi
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT / HOT TIPS : What's Coming, When, and Why It's a Big Deal : Next Year Could Bring Start of On-Line Profits By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT / HOT TIPS : What's Coming, When, and Why It's a Big Deal : Impending Windows95 May Be Year's Main Event By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT / HOT TIPS : What's Coming, When, and Why It's a Big Deal : Nation Will Get Wired, but Not All Will Benefit By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT / HOT TIPS : What's Coming, When, and Why It's a Big Deal : The Betting Continues on Wireless Revolution By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT / HOT TIPS : What's Coming, When, and Why It's a Big Deal : Dizzying Array of New Video Game Players Due By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIA Selects New President
Actor's Accent to Be on Europe By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh and Safe By Stan Kohler, Associated Press
Fighting Bias in Lending
Real Answers
THE CUTTING EDGE: SPECIAL REPORT : O.C. Software Firm Finds a Quick, On-Line Solution By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Company Appoints VP for Costa Mesa Office
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Canadian Colonial Firm Relies on Its Trading Post Traditions for Growth From Reuters
Challengers Taking On London Exchange : Stock market: The new system wants to cater to higher risk, growth companies in Europe. It could be up and running by next year. From Reuters
They're Birds of a Feather--Except in Business : Poultry: The management styles of Frank Perdue and his son differ vastly. But under Jim Perdue, the chicken processor has become even bigger under a new management style. By Theresa Humphrey, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
Grandma Hits: The Sauce By Betty Rosbottom
The Airs of a Wine Crank By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Why Fruitcake? By Margaret M. Johnson, \f7 and \o7 Johnson is the author of "Cooking With Irish Spirit" (Wolfhound Press), which will be released in March.
Christmas Eve in Bruculinu : An Oily Christmas By Vincent Schiavelli
Christmas Eve in Bruculinu : A Feast Grows in Brooklyn By Vincent Schiavelli, \f7 and \o7 Schiavelli is a well-known character actor and the award-winning cookbook author of "Papa Andrea's Sicilian Table" (Birch Lane Press: 1993).
Christmas Eve in Bruculinu : A Fancy Name for Crumbs By Faye Levy
Christmas Eve in Bruculinu : The Salad in Balance By Vincent Schiavelli
BOOK REVIEW : 2 Cute 2 Be Cooked : THE VIVID FLAVORS COOKBOOK, \o7 By Robert Wemischner (Lowell House: $25; 302 pp.)\f7 By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Sweets : Caramel Pears for a Slimmer Santa By Donna Deane, TIMES FODD STYLIST; \o7 Deane is co-author of "Simply Healthful Cakes" (Chapters Publishing: 1993; $9.95)\f7
Holiday Sweets : Satisfying the Urge to Splurge By Abby Mandel
MARKETS : Holiday Sweets : Where Santa Shops for \o7 Speculaas\f7 By Linda Burum
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
California's Busy Bug Man : Agriculture: Entomologist Jim Davis breeds wasps and lady bugs to kill crop-destroying whiteflies. : He says pesticides upset the natural balance of an ecosystem and allow other destructive pests to flourish. By Ernest Sander, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AIDS Memorial Grove an Oasis for Grief, Healing : San Francisco: A bowl-shaped dell in Golden Gate Park is seen as a place for memorial services, a place for remembering, honoring victims of the disease. By Elizabeth Weise, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still an Angel in More Ways Than One : Former Baseball Star Rod Carew Goes to Bat for Shelter Serving Victims of Abuse
Don't Be Too Quick to Crank Up B-2 : Production costs for the Stealth bomber and its 'silver bullet' could be enormous
The Costs and Benefits of Noisy Airport : Flights over Burbank may give residents headaches, but they also stimulate local economy
Steering Prudently Through Dire Straits : Anaheim Responds Reasonably to Many Challenges
Beware Those Cons in Charity's Clothing : Investigate to Make Sure Your Holiday Goodwill Reaches Its Intended Destination
Conservancy Should Keep Its Focus Local : Purchase at Wilson Canyon strains agency's resources
Fund-Raiser Felled by Religious Approach to Secularism : A Sherman Oaks public school's Yule tree sale didn't appear controversial until opponents invoked doctrine of separation between church and state. By Janet Bernson, \o7 Janet Bernson is a free-lance writer who lives in Sherman Oaks\f7
Orange County Voices : O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : The Arrogance Evident in Our Lives Cries for Spiritual Housecleaning : As county residents find themselves facing new hardships, it's time to remember those who every day live without. By Bernard P. King, \o7 Rabbi Bernard P. King is the rabbi for Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot in Irvine. and \f7
Orange County Voices : O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY : Easy Money's Just a Fairy Tale--but the Sky Really Was Falling : Irvine is paying a high price for jumping on the county investment pool bandwagon. View it as a civics lesson for all of us. By Stephen C. Smith, \o7 Stephen C. Smith is a public policy consultant. He served in Irvine as a budget analyst from 1985 to 1988. and \f7
Democracy 101: Obey Voters on 187 : The school board and the City Council are spending taxpayer funds to challenge the election's mandate. Bizarre districting helps them get away with it. By Bob Scott, \o7 Bob Scott is an attorney in Sherman Oaks, immediate past president of the United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley and spokesman for the organization\f7
All I Want for Christmas Is Northridge Fashion Center : Holiday shopping just isn't the same without a mall to call your own. What do you do when the stores penciled in on your list remain buried in the rubble? By Stan Sellers, \o7 Stan Sellers of North Hills is an actor and comedian\f7
On Oregon's Rogue River, Writers Retreat to Homestead in Wilderness By Jeff Barnard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shooting Death of Businessman Stuns Neighbors : Crime: Slaying of medical firm founder in Balboa Coves home puzzles detectives. By Nancy Hsu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Officer Held in Slaying of Corona Man : Violence: Riverside County investigator says shooting stemmed from a relationship the victim had with the veteran policeman's wife. By David Reyes and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gala Bridge Over Troubled Waters : 86th Newport Boat Parade Gives Reason to Cheer in Anxious Times By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here, the Play's the Thing : Toys Are the Life of the Party for Needy Kids By Nancy Hsu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Distrust Runs Deep : Hollywood Hills Tunnel Plan Angers Foes By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widow Campaigns to Get More Asians as Marrow Donors : Health: Yae Ran Hyun strives to fulfill dying wish of leukemia-stricken husband. By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duo With All the Answers Share Secrets : Education: High school Academic Decathlon champions graduate to more lucrative trade by selling practice exams for the elite competition. But some customers say that the pair didn't do their homework. By Isaac Guzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decking the Halls Without Lifting a Finger : Holidays: Some are too busy to do it themselves; others want picture-perfect results. So they turn to a handful of Santa's helpers who, for a fee, will set up the tree and all the trimmings. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Influence Pedaling : Bicycling: Mayor Riordan leads a community tour to promote the sport and shows skeptics just how fit a rider he really is. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Details of Burbank Mall Negotiations Emerge : Development: Council members rejected city manager's advice to take $2-million offer in favor of what became a $10-million deal. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Boundary Change Proposal in Santa Clarita Angers Parents : Education: Many fear increased crime, decline in academic quality if poor, Latino students move into mostly white elementary classrooms. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boland, Hayden--Legislative Sweethearts? By Scott Harris, \o7 Address TimesLink or Prodigy e-mail to \f7 YQTU59A \o7 (via the Internet: \f7 YQTU59A@prodigy.com)
Going Home : Illegal Immigrant Returns to Mexico Amid Hopes, Fears By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Wary of Advisers for Stadium : Sports: Consultants worked on a disappointing ballpark in Lake Elsinore. Backers of local project stand by them. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura's Classroom on Wheels Lets Adult Students Feel at Home : Education: School uses 32-foot-long trailer to bring courses in English and computers to those who lack transportation. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charities Rely on Creative Fund-Raising : Philanthropy: Nonprofit groups turn to entrepreneurial methods of obtaining money as donations decline. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sheriff's Department Plays Santa : Charity: At annual giveaway, almost 500 children and their parents receive Christmas donations. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Notes about your surroundings
Brea Mall Shoppers Evacuated in Bomb Hoax By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fearful of What's Up Above : Church Worries It Would Lose Old-Fashioned Aura to Airport By Russ Loar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
\o7 A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life\f7 : Dornan Commemorates Battle While County's Fighting Off Creditors
Vote Flares Up Juaneno Dispute Over Tribal Leadership By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers Bring Cheer of Season to Needy : Holiday: Santa gets help from Arleta agency that shares Yuletide joys with Valley families, offering food and gifts. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1-Year-Old Hit in Driveway Dies By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 8 Wounded in Rash of Valley Violence : Crime: Boy, 16, is fatally shot in an apparent street robbery, one in a wave of shootings and stabbings over the weekend. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Bird-Watchers Take Census of Local Species By Ira E. Stoll
SIMI VALLEY : Deadline Extended for Repair Loans By Sara Catania
OXNARD : Retarded Citizens Assn. Honors Slain Worker By Christina Lima
Chinese Crabs Found in San Francisco Bay From Associated Press
Suspect in Long Beach Abduction Is Arrested
Visual Arts Panel Has Designs on Civic Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Group wants paintings, sculpture and other works filling complex's hallways and terraces. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Walks Out of Costa Mesa Jail
Obituary
Abrazar Helpers Reach Out With Holiday Food : Giving: O.C. community center and 30 volunteers help 500 families turn $25 fees into $125 cartloads. By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Planning Panel Says Llamas Can Stay : Zoning: The pack animals, said to be smelly and a danger to horses who are nervous around them, are allowed to stay in prestigious equestrian communities. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lancaster Man Finds Old Smoke Grenades Buried in His Yard
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OPINION
Chechnya Remakes Russian Politics By Gregory Freidin, \o7 Gregory Freidin, chairman of the Slavic department at Stanford University, is co-author of "Russia at the Barricades: Eyewitness Accounts of the August, 1991, Coup" (M. E. Sharpe Publishers)\f7
Fat-Cat Revolutionaries : The beginning of a tax-cut bidding war cannot disguise that GOP policies tilt toward the Fortune 500 By Kevin Phillips, \o7 Kevin Phillips, the editor and publisher of American Political Report, is the author of "The Politics of Rich and Poor." His newest book is "Arrogant Capital: Washington, Wall Street and the Frustration of American Politics" (Little Brown)\f7
The Legacy of Prop. 13 and its Progeny--Bankruptcy By Cary D. Lowe, \o7 Cary D. Lowe, an attorney, specializes in real estate and local government issues\f7
The Politics of Hope ('Boys Town') vs. the Politics of Fear ('Disclosure') By Sidney Blumenthal, \o7 Sidney Blumenthal is the special political correspondent of the New Yorker and the author of a number of books on politics, including "The Rise of the Counter-Establishment: From Conservative Ideology to Political Power" (HarperCollins)\f7
A NATO That Won't Ruffle Russia's Security Feathers By Henry A. Kissinger, \o7 Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger frequently writes for The Times\f7
Zedillo Casts His Net Wide--and Keeps the Opposition Off Balance By Andrew Reding, \o7 Andrew Reding, an associate editor of Pacific News Service, directs the North America Project of the World Policy Institute at The New School for Social Research\f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Willie Brown : Still in Control Though Just Another Assemblyman By Cathleen Decker, \o7 Cathleen Decker is a political reporter for The Times\f7
CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : Universities Hide Scope of Violent Sexual Harassment By James Thomas Snyder, \o7 James Thomas Snyder, a political science major at UCLA, is wire editor of the Daily Bruin\f7
Is the World Economy All but Lost in the Bretton Woods? : Without reform, the global exchange system will remain vulnerable to wild currency swings, risky hedging and ruthless speculators
PERSPECTIVE ON MIDDLE EAST PEACE : Choice: A Settlement or Settlements : Israel has ignored its promise not to expand the settlements, and the United States just looks the other way. By Eyal Press, \o7 Eyal Press writes on international affairs for the Nation and other publications\f7
Acts of Kindness By Mas Masumoto, \o7 Mas Masumoto is a farmer and author of a forthcoming book, "Epitaph for a Peach."\f7
Newt's a Healer, Not Just A Hollerer : Despite what liberal pundits say, Gingrich has moved from 'wedgislating' to legislating. By William F. Connelly Jr. and John J. Pitney Jr., \o7 John J. Pitney Jr. is associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. William F. Connelly Jr. is associate professor of politics at Washington and Lee University\f7
SPORTS
Owners Have Won--Time to Settle Strike : COMMENTARY By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
Tarpley Feeling Heat Again : Pro basketball: His run-in with Dallas Coach Dick Motta results in one-game suspension and renews doubts about Maverick center. By Shaun Powell, NEWSDAY
COMMENTARY : Small Tracks Carry a Big Burden By Andrew Beyer, WASHINGTON POST
Forced Salary Cap Could Mean Legal Loss By Mark Maske, WASHINGTON POST
Win Over UCLA Suits Stanford By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruins Looking G\o7 rrrr\f7 -eat in Easy Victory Over LSU : College basketball: UCLA makes 10 of 18 three-point shots and plays tough defense on Tiger guards, 92-72. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers Hope Home Friendlier : Pro basketball: After 116-102 loss at San Antonio, team wants to enhance strong play on road with better play at Forum. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Season Goes Bad in Seattle : Pro football: Fading Seahawks 6-8 as they play Raiders, who could clinch a playoff berth by winning today. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Help Dallas Break Losing Streak : Pro basketball: Los Angeles' 106-87 loss is its first to the Mavericks in 12 meetings. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Far Too Deep for Broncos, 42-19 : Pro football: Free agents the key this season as San Francisco clinches home advantage in playoffs. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanders Leaves Vikings Grasping for Air : NFC: Lions all but clinch playoff spot while Minnesota loses game, 41-19, and quarterback Moon to injury. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
72 Years Later, Lions Should Arrive on Time By Mal Florence
Nunn Loses Decision in Challenge to Liles From Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine Surprises Early but Gets Blasted Late : College basketball: Anteaters wither under Arizona State's unrelenting second-half pressure and collapse, 87-58. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Spoil Home Debut for UNLV's Grgurich By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Marymount Passes Test in 80-71 Victory By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Defensive Key Unlocks Indiana Upset From Associated Press
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : If Riley, Knicks Survive This, More Power to Them By Mark Heisler
NBA ROUNDUP : No Magic in Tacoma for Orlando in Loss From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Youngstown State's Dominance Continues By \o7 Associated Press\f7
LOS ALAMITOS : Refrigerator Ices One on Meeting's Final Night By Stacy Pigott
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Cameras Flash as Serena's Song Wins the Starlet By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Deal Grgurich an Upset By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Lets Arizona State Off the Hook in Second Half By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Rolls in Arroyo Dual Wrestling Meet
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 6 Irvine Wins Coast Wrestling Classic
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Clark Helps Sonora Pound Cypress
BOYS' BASKETBALL / IRVINE WORLD NEWS TOURNAMENT : Santa Ana Valley Defends Its Title By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS : Mater Dei Proves to Tustin It Can Win Without Cotton By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / BOLSA GRANDE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC : Late Free Throws Seal Victory for Trabuco Hills By Mike Wojciechowski
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Doesn't Blow It, Defeats Redlands, 77-57 By Dan Arritt
College Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Late Blocked Shot by Dean Clears Way for Golden West By Steve Kresal
Community College Roundup
Boys' Night Out Became a Nightmare : There Are Still Questions About Crash That Left Seahawks' Frier Paralyzed By Mike Downey
It's Love, Sweet Love for His Horse World By Jim Murray
Luck of Irish Could Turn in Big East : College basketball: Notre Dame's move to conference next fall 'a coup' that could make team powerful again. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Rap on Avondre Jones : 'Travelin' With Ravelin' Wasn't Happenin',' so Former Top Recruit Tries Chaffey College and Music to Get Back to the Big Time By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explorer Reaches Peak Before 89th \o7 Associated Press\f7
Lyght Goes On, but Others Sit While Young Rams Play Bears : Pro football: Defensive back says team is better than 'terrible' 1991 club as it tries to snap five-game losing streak in Chicago. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seven to Be Inducted Into O.C. Hall of Fame Today By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Garbage Time in Pro Football By Mike Penner
COMMENTARY : Riley Claims Edge for Knicks By Mike Lupica, NEWSDAY
2 CSUN Softball Players Hurt in Head-On Crash By Kennedy Cosgrove, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westmont Stops Master's Five-Game Win Streak, 93-62 By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GLENDALE TOURNAMENT : Rosegreen a Thorn in Glendale's Side By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOYS' BASKETBALL / LA CANADA TOURNAMENT Notre Dame : Steals Way to Victory By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Marauders Surge, Beat Sequoias
A Season for His Father : Sylmar's Seidler Vowed to Win Title After Dad's Death By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Referendum May Kill Other Northridge Programs : Budget: Athletic director says that without a fee hike, the university will field just 14 programs. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Bit of History
Surfers Booth, Parsons Advance in Australia
Playoff Perspective
MAGAZINE
1994 EN CROUTE : L.A., Famous for Innovation and Joie de Food, Had a Particularly Verveless Year By S. Irene Virbila
On Hold For Dear Life : In the Automated Phone Age, a Call for Help Can Go Unanswered By Wanda Coleman
TREASURES : For the Homeless, a Few Secial Effects By Gregg Segal, Gregg Segal's last photo essay for the magazine was on L.A. public pools
The Man Who Wouldn't Go Out : For 20 Years, Gerard Brach Has Occupied a World Scarcely Larger Than His Room--the Prolific Center of a Screenriter's Universe. By Laurence B. Chollet, Laurence B. Chollet lives in New York. His last piece for the magazine was a profile of cyberspace writer William Gibson
DREAM FACTORIES : Historical Drama By Kenneth Turan, \o7 Kenneth Turan is The Times' movie critic\f7
DREAM FACTORIES : Cartoon Character By Aaron Betsky, \o7 Aaron Betsky, curator of architecture and design at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, is the author of "Building Sex," to be published this spring by William Morrow\f7
STYLE: GARDENS : Good as Gold By Susan Heeger
CREATURE FEATURE : Doggie Donors By Nanette Wiser
THE WORD : Multiculture, Ink By Ellen Alperstein
Melting Pot : Building Good Will By Sharon Whitley
THE BIZ : Uncovered By Greg Spring
TRAVEL
Destination: England : The Pub Lover's Complete Guide to London By Mark Aspinwall, \f7 and \o7 Aspinwall is a free-lance writer who lives in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Travel Agents Trying New Ideas to Keep Your Business : Innovation: One agency tries to lure new customers with its own frequent-flyer program. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
Deal of the Week
Monumental Project in Washington, D.C.
Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
JUST THE FACTS : Park It
Memorable Eats in Four Italian Regions By Karin Dominello, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Escape: Tucson, Arizona : Two people pack in a lot of desert for a little money By Eric Mankin, \f7 and \o7 Mankin is a Los Angeles-based free-lance writer.
Amid Mists and Mystics in Ojai By John Mckinney
Rounding Up Western Artists By Ellen Melinkoff
Bi-Coastal Getaways By Hank Kovell
Hints to Ease Holiday Traveling By Eileen Ogintz
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