Advertisement
What happened on December 19, 1994
NEWS
Laugh Lines : Jokes
Commitments : Thanks, but She'll Pass on the True Confessions By E. Lynn Malchow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Book Review : A Caustic Comedy With a Plot Too Delicious to Pass Up : PLUCKING THE APPLE \o7 by Elizabeth Palmer\f7 , St. Martin's Press/A Thomas Dunne, $20.95, 272 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
\o7 Voila! \f7 Socialite Turns Into a TV Chef By Ann Conway
Advice From the Home(spun) Front By Jack Smith
It's Not a Taboo Topic in \o7 Some \f7 Schools : Sex education: Despite the controversy over Joycelyn Elders, some teachers already talk about masturbation. And abstinence. And abortion. By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For two Smithsonian curators, the Enola Gay's mission launched the nightmare of the nuclear age. To WWII veterans, dropping the bomb saved U.S. lives. Their conflict over a commemorative exhibit sparked the museum's retreat and a bitter... : WAR OF WORDS By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commitments : Missing: One Identity Left Behind in Previous Car : Aging: We define ourselves through what we drive. But how can our wheels tell us who we are when every year brings 300 new models, each one promising a sleeker, safer you? By Tony Kornheiser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commitments : Family Feud-- Christmas Style : Everyone yearns for the perfect holiday. But the cold reality of family squabbles and rude remarks never fails to put a damper on things. Stay loose. Stay calm. And whatever you do, don't get sucked in the fray. By Jeanne Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Economic Proposals
Environmental Lawyers
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Torture Victim
Charity and Taxes
Chechnya Invasion
Election Wish List
O.C. Quiz
Sluggish Cars a Problem in Fast Lane on Conejo Grade By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Freeway Ramp Signals to Be in Use by July By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costa Mesa Freeway Car-Poolers Must Plan Ahead to Exit at 17th By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TIDY SUMS: Parting is sweet sorrow, but money helps ease... By Adrianne Goodman
RAM DEMAND: Christmas Eve is shaping up as the last ever... By Dan Arritt
Alleged Victim's Bid to Represent Fiance Denied \o7 Associated Press\f7
Will Roberson, 36; Off-Broadway Director, Playwright
Richard Lee Rykoff; Attorney Fought McCarthyism
Yao Yilin; Ex-Vice Premier of China, Conservative Economist
HOLIDAY SPIRITS: Santa may like milk and cookies, but Mom... By Greg Miller
Brazilian Troops to Join Sunbathers on Beaches \o7 Reuters\f7
Militants' Strike, Threat Close Pakistani Port \o7 Associated Press\f7
In Dallas, a Stork Is Born \o7 Associated Press\f7
O.C. Agencies Relieved by Fund News By J. R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash in N. Korea Killed U.S. Pilot : Asia: Clinton presses Pyongyang for prompt return of airman's body and of surviving flier from helicopter. Washington pushes for quick resolution of incident. By Aaron Nathans and Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Ruthless Ruler of the Streets : Many homeless addicts are slaves to crack. For them, life has two simple goals--surviving the night and finding a way to buy, or steal, the next high. By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico's Migrant Policy Called a Harsher Prop. 187 : Latin America: Critics charge castigating California is hypocritical. Government says it is reviewing problem. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corporate O.C. Distances Itself From Fiscal Crisis By Don Lee and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'3 Strikes' Leads to More Early O.C. Jail Releases : Corrections: Inmates asking for trials to avoid another conviction crowd prisons, pushing other criminals out. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich's Plan for Power 10 Years in the Making By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Freeway Spans Magic and Might of L.A. : Culture: Route linking Downtown, Tinseltown and suburbia turns 40. Some call it city's ultimate freeway. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carter Brings Peace Mission to Bosnian Capital By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Schools to Get Full Tax Share : Finances: Levies on property were collected after the bankruptcy filing. Nonprofit groups also get good news. By Tracy Weber and J. R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. Intensifies Effort as Hope Fades for $100 Million in Aid By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chechnya Shuns Moscow's Terms for Peace Talks By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Valley Seen as Key for Board Recall By Amy Pyle and Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Scouring the State for Evidence of Voter Fraud : Election: Participants in loose-knit but intensive effort--some volunteers, others high-priced attorneys--pound pavement, pore over voting records. Newly formed entities include a fund with Huffington ties and an Ezell task force. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Living in Cougar Country : Mountain lion attacks and sightings near the town of Descanso have the locals nervous and tourists heading elsewhere. Some say nothing can be done. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressional Republicans Find Gains Come at a Cost : Capitol Hill: Committee chairmanships held by Californians drop from five to one, weakening clout. Some GOP leaders say the state will be better served nonetheless. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Survivor's Pride and Perseverance By George Skelton
Bullet Fired Near White House Pierced Window : Security: Tests show one weapon was used to discharge four shots. Investigators have no suspect, don't know whether the attack was intentional. By Aaron Nathans, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fourth Patient of Florida Dentist With HIV Dies of AIDS \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
New Populists Making Government Public Enemy No. 1 : Movement echoes its predecessor's fear of lost control. But in these '90s, private power is seen as cure. By Ronald Brownstein
Somalis Free 2 Europeans \o7 Reuters\f7
Debts, Disarray Hurt ANC's Rule in S. Africa, Aide Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Russian Troops Reportedly Slay Fleeing Chechens \o7 From Associated Press\f7
GAO Says JOBS Plan Not Working : Welfare: Report finds '88 reform law fails to focus on employment. Poll reveals public support for change but not the GOP's key initiatives. By Elizabeth Shogren and Ronald Brownstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FAA Could Clear ATR Commuters for Full Service Soon \o7 from Associated Press\f7
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Holiday Spirit Eludes Busy Officials : Bankruptcy: With its endless meetings and long workdays, the crisis costs them their personal lives. The turmoil affects their families too. By Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Business Largely Takes a Hands-Off Approach : Finance: Corporate officials say there is too little information and the situation is too fluid for them to get involved. But a few have taken steps behind the scenes. By Don Lee and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Party Leaders Vie for Budget-Cut Honors : Congress: Neither Republican nor Democratic legislators seem to give Clinton's middle-income tax cut plan much of a chance. \o7 from Associated Press\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
Music Review : A Nog Toast to a Stylishly Handled 'Messiah' By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Review : An Ace Homecoming for Saxman Brandon Fields By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIES Ready to Revoke?: Miramax Films, which faces a... By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Reviews : Pop : Hot Scene at Club Lingerie By Lorraine Ali
Weekend Reviews : Theater : 'Lost Christmas Festival': 'Tis the Season to be Lonely By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making Room for the Minority Screenwriter By Calvin R. Birdsong, \o7 Calvin R. Birdsong is president of the Organization of Black Screenwriters, which has 60 members who are actively pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. and \f7
This Kind of 'Disclosure' Misleading, Dangerous By Shelly M. Mandell, \o7 Shelly M. Mandell is a former president of the L.A. National Organization for Women and has been an advocate for women's rights for 20 years. She is on the board of directors of L.A. NOW and a partner in the law firm of O'Donnell & Mandell. She and her partner, Jack O'Donnell, practice in the areas of civil rights, including discrimination, harassment of all types and family law. and \f7
Here's a Few 'Vampire' Suggestions to Chew On By Dan O'Neill, \o7 Dan O'Neill is a fiction writer, essayist and critic who frequently writes about movies\f7
Jazz Reviews : Richard Elliot Lets His Moves Upstage His Music By Zan Stewart
Jazz Reviews : Despite 'Santa,' Benoit Set Turns Cold By Bill Kohlhaase
TV Reviews : Delicate Telling of 'One Christmas' By Ray Loynd
TV Reviews : 'Tennessee Williams': A Fragile Master By Robert Koehler
In L.A., Musicians Hear the Siren Call--and Hope : Jazz: First-rate local musicians hope for a breakthrough in their chosen field via a recording, but the odds are against them. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Dumb' Laughs = a Smart Payoff : Box office: Jim Carrey vehicle pulls a 'Gump,' taking in $16.2 million on an otherwise slow film-going weekend. By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Isolationist TV: Viewers Pay the Price By Howard Rosenberg
Filmland's New Ploy: 'Sell-Through' : Videos: Stores are peddling more and renting less. The industry has responded by releasing many of the biggest movies for purchase by consumers and collectors. By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Nell': Not Alone in the Wilds : Children Raised in Isolation Is Familiar Film Theme By Karin Lipson, NEWSDAY
Straight-Ahead Jazz in an Offbeat Setting : Kikuya Restaurant in Huntington Beach Offers a Steady Menu of Top Performers By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Home Improvement' Gives ABC Top Bloc on the Block : Television: Network has the highest-rated two-hour viewing period and top two overall shows. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
French \o7 Auteur \f7 Takes a Cut From Hollywood Editors : Films: Patrice Chereau's 'Queen Margot' was long and turgid. But 190 snips later, the movie is ready for the American market. By Charles Bremner, THE TIMES OF LONDON
BUSINESS
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Don't Use Office E-Mail if Privacy Is a Consideration
Hef-ty Problem By James Bates
Smart & Final Names James Griffin to New Executive Post From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Decorating Windows Meant for Peeping Into By Valerie Williams-sanchez
Where There Are Losers, There Are Winners By Tom Petruno
Southern California Enterprise : Success Is Child's Play in the Pinata Business : Manufacturing: Santa Ana company finds a niche with the product people love to hit. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
325 Dreams Shattered by Plant Closing : Shutdown of Glass Factory Deals Pomona Another Blow By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Los Angeles County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Diego County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cleanup Time on the Bankruptcy Detail : Finances: William Rifkin heads a Salomon Bros. team trying to sort out the mess. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burlington Northern Makes New Bid for Santa Fe Pacific From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Individuals Come Back to Uncle Sam By Tom Petruno
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
In the U.S., It's a Hot Toy; in Thailand, a $5-a-Day Job : Labor: The factory making Power Rangers figures has added workers and now runs at capacity. From Associated Press
Indonesia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
South Korea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Philippines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vietnam From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Help O.C. Find Its Way Back, Expert Urges : Former head of securities-regulation panel says supervisors need guidance from outside leadership. By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Debt Payments Coming Due
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Forum for Community Issues : Conversation WITH ALMA NORIEGA AND BARBARA WILSON : Having a Mentor Who Cares 'Can Make You Do Better'
A Forum for Community Issues : Gripe : 'Is Hands-On Learning Sending the Wrong Message?' By Arpi Sarafian, Assistant professor of English, Cal State Los Angeles
A Forum for Community Issues : La Canada: Healthy donations and a nonprofit foundation mean smaller classes, access to art, music and drama specialists and Macintosh computer labs. Parents also give 56,000 hours a year. SYDNEY PRINGLE, Principal, Paradise Canyon Elementary School
A Forum for Community Issues : Los Angeles: Supplementary government programs bring in enrichments and a private gift supplies a computer lab, but struggling parents can't provide much help. CHARLES PROCTOR, Principal, Normandie Avenue Elementary School
A Forum for Community Issues : Modest Proposal : Teachers Could Use Some Christmas Help By Rafe Esquith, \o7 Rafe Esquith, a teacher at Hobart Elementary School in Los Angeles, was named outstanding teacher of the year in 1992 by the Walt Disney Co. \f7
A Forum for Community Issues : Youth Opinion : 'Adults Expect a Lot But Won't Let Me Grow Up'
Los Angeles' Houses of Trouble : City Council ponders measures to cope with the festering sore of abandoned housing
Defanging a Vital Watchdog : Securities and Exchange Commission has some enemies in Congress
Why Does It Always Take a Crash--or Two? : On safety issues, the FAA seems locked in a holding pattern
Not Orphanages or Prisons, but Responsible Fathers : Poverty: Let's attack the problem rather than warehouse its consequences. By David Blankenhorn, \o7 David Blankenhorn is president of the Institute for American Values and the author of "Fatherless America," to be published in February by Basic Books. and \f7
When Bigotry Outpaces Technology . . . : Communications: We need to attack the message, not the modem, to ensure on-line services are free from censorship. By Douglas E. Welch, \o7 Douglas E. Welch is a computer consultant\f7 .\o7 He can be reached at dewelch@pop.com\f7
. . . And Constitutional Rights Lag Behind : Communications: Without legislation to allow us to code our own bits, our First Amendment rights are at risk. By Bart Kosko, \o7 Bart Kosko is author of "Fuzzy Thinking" (Hyperion, 1993) and director of USC's Signal and Image Processing Institute. \f7
Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries
Growing Pains : Farmers Say Rising Cost of Water Threatens Their Livelihoods By Frank Manning, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Lingo : Slang: Los Angeles police speak a unique, salty dialect. If it sounds like a TV cop show--well, TV is always copying it. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disturbed Man Slain by Officers : Shooting: Mental patient is shot to death in Montrose after threatening deputies and passersby with a broken crutch, authorities say. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland's Bridges Span a Century of Region's History By Richard Simon
Disney Boycott: Wrong Target, Wrong Reasons By George Ramos
Christmas Lights By Cecilia Rasmussen
A Forum for Community Issues : Making a Difference : Bringing Cultures Together, Kid-Style
Idealism May Yet Win the Fight for Hearts of Students By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Forum for Community Issues : Commentaries on Education : The Parent Gap : Is local activism 'privatizing' some public classrooms?
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Opportunity to Reinvent Our Polity
A Calming Place for Kids in Need : Shelter: Casa Pacifica is the only county facility that consolidates basic services for foster care under one roof. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Outgoing Officials to Cash In Perks as They Leave : Government: Howard, VanderKolk and Wittenberg will receive bonus based on extra vacation time. Taxpayer advocates question its justification. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Council May Fund Extended Library Hours : Books: Money from the city would enable two local county branches to stay open longer each week from January to August. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Profile
OXNARD : Neighborhood Party Celebrates Many Cultures By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Decorated Flotilla Lights Up Harbor By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : City Cuts Spending 18% in Fiscal Year By Constance Sommer
Thousand Oaks : Holiday Bus Hours Extended, Fares Cut By Stephanie Simon
SIMI VALLEY : Resident Needed for Fair Site Committee By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Hearing for ACLU Suit Over Dress Code Delayed By Tracy Wilson
SIMI VALLEY : Burglary Suspect Held After Police Chase By Jeff Mcdonald
MOORPARK : 2 Golf Courses Called Threat to Wildlife Area By Carlos V. Lozano
Judge to Hear Arguments Over Underground Water Plan : Courts: Calleguas district wants to store millions of gallons for emergency use. But the Moorpark-area landowners are opposed. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Troubled Man Killed by Deputies : Shooting: Officers say the Montrose resident, 30, lunged at them with the jagged edge of a broken crutch after threatening pedestrians and drivers. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snowfall, Santa Drop In on Party for the Homeless By Jeannette Regalado
Decoding LAPD Lingo a Case for the Detectives By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Losing Ground in Water Fight : Las Virgenes-Area Farmers Say High Rates May Mean Fallow Fields By Frank Manning, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agenda
BREA : Free Holiday Activities Scheduled for Youths By Alan Eyerly
FULLERTON : Input on Master Plan for Downtown Sought By Mimi Ko
Something to Cheer About By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Hurt as Car Strikes Pole, Cyclist Hits Downed Line
2 Men Killed in Car Crash
Carjacker Frees Girl, 13, During Wild Ride : Crime: Gunman steals two cars, crashes into parked vehicles and fires at two people before escaping on foot in Pacoima. By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Racing Ahead : Shelley Beattie Uses True Grit to Land Spot on First All-Female America's Cup Team By Elaine Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Malibu Seeks Beach Upkeep Funds : Recreation: City may turn to private businesses or the state. The plan is part of a deal whereby the county would pay $2.9 million to renovate the deteriorated pier. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Pilot Recalls Blackbird's 1st Flight : Aviation: Hundreds honor 30th anniversary of the historic event over Palmdale. The airplane will be revived in new defense budget. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wife Expresses Shock at Officer's Arrest in Slaying of Corona Man : Crime: Her marriage to Anaheim policeman Minn was over, she says, and her dead lover and the suspect were friends. By Diane Seo and Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Reservoir of Salvation : College's pool exercise class offers strength, hope to the uninsured. By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Fear the Effects of Tollway : Transit: Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners want road's builder to safeguard enclave. By Lynn Franey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kids Keep in Touch at Museum Exhibit : Art: Bowers takes interactive approach to activities, attractions from different cultures. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Anti-Scavenger Law Gets Initial Approval By Bert Eljera
BREA : 2 Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant By Alan Eyerly
Anaheim : Council to Discuss Golf Course Fee Hikes By Greg Hernandez
STANTON : Dotson Elected Mayor; Councilmen Take Oath By Tom Ragan
ANAHEIM : Vending Permit Hold May Be Extended By Greg Hernandez
LOS ALAMITOS : Civic Center Bedecked by Scouts for Holidays By Bert Eljera
LA PALMA : Purchase of Four New Police Cars OKd By Bill Billiter
ORANGE : City Puts Off Mead Bid for Restaurant at Ex-Church By Lesley Wright
MISSION VIEJO : Delay to Be Asked on Apartments Decision By Frank Messina
IRVINE : City OKs Talks on a Joint Venture By Russ Loar
Countywide : Saddleback College Taking Spring Quarter Applicants By Jeff Bean
MISSION VIEJO : School Board Splits on Votes for Officers By Jeff Bean
LAGUNA BEACH : Parents Protest Plans for Microwave Tower By Frank Messina
DANA POINT : Closed Session Set on County Fiscal Crisis By Frank Messina
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Police Program Will Reward Youngsters By Jeff Bean
NEWPORT BEACH / COSTA MESA : School Board Elects Franco Its Leader By Holly J. Wagner
COSTA MESA : Seismic Testing of City Buildings on Agenda By Tom Ragan
Newport Beach : Plan to Curb Loud Parties Gains Support By Holly J. Wagner
COSTA MESA : Council to Vote on Art to Line Freeway Walls By Tom Ragan
Orange County Almanac
Suspected Drunk Driver Arrested in Fatal Crash By Anna Cekola and Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
Raiders Win by a Whisker, 17-16 : Pro football: Seahawks come close but Kasay's missed field goal is the difference in the victory for L.A. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buffalo Reaches End of Line : Pro football: Fumble-prone Bills are overwhelmed by New England Patriots, 41-17, and are certain to miss the playoffs. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bettis Can't Run and Rams Can't Hide in Chicago : Pro football: Bears hold the running back to seven yards in eight carries in 27-13 victory. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Chime Is Right for an Upset From Associated Press
In Last Trip to Pasadena, They Got Deal on Early Reservations By Shav Glick
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Pro Football Spotlight Pro Football Spotlight compiled by Bob Cuomo, Jim Hodges, Houston Mitchell, Ara Najarian and Larry Stewart
Cardinals Enjoy Playoff Buzz as Late-Season Surge Continues : Interconference: Third consecutive victory, 28-7 over Bengals, makes postseason play a real possibility. From Associated Press
Redskins Perfectly Awful at Home : NFC: They end up without a victory at RFK Stadium for the first time as Tampa Bay increases winning streak to four. From Associated Press
Giants Survive Bizarre Ending; Eagles Get Extra Shot, Still Lose : NFC: Philadelphia given chance to tie the game after time runs out but field-goal try misses. From Associated Press
Playoff Fever Grows in Arizona : Interconference: Team is one victory away from a rare winning season after defeating Bengals, 28-7. From Associated Press
On Way to East Title, Dolphins Unable to Get Past Colts, 10-6 : AFC: Miami twice reaches the two, but goes without a touchdown for the first time in 34 games. From Associated Press
Favre Runs for Winning Touchdown : NFC: Quarterback's nine-yard scramble with 14 seconds left provides Packers with a 21-17 victory over Falcons. From Associated Press
Montana Keeps Chiefs in Playoff Picture, 31-9 : AFC: Quarterback returns after two-week absence and throws two touchdown passes in victory over Houston. From Associated Press
Chargers Finally Nail Down West Title : AFC: San Diego knocks Esiason out of the game while dominating New York Jets, 21-6. From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Trail Blazers Win Easily Over Knicks From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Afternoon Deelites Easily Wins Futurity By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Von Gruenigen Is Winner in Slalom From Staff and Wire Reports
Steelers Travel Down Memory Lane : AFC: A record home crowd cheers Pittsburgh to a 17-7 victory over Cleveland, clinching the home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. From Associated Press
Postseason Possibilities By Steve Springer
A Jekyll-and-Hyde Outfit Gets Kick Out of Ending By Mike Downey
How's This For Picture: Even Ryan May Be in It : Pro football: After 49ers, Cowboys, Steelers and Chargers, postseason spots are mostly up in the air. And don't count out Buddy's Cardinals yet. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hostetler, Brown Concoct Game-Winning Play on the Fly : Pro football: Raider duo's shrewd exploitation of minor lapse results in winning score. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL Talks Focus on Plans With, Without Payroll Tax By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer's First City? : Oneonta, N.Y., Tries to Become Sport's Cooperstown with Hall of Fame By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survival in the Bulge : Fifty Years Ago, Houk Earned Silver Star in World War II Battle By Steve Jacobson, NEWSDAY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Orange Coast Holds On, Beats L.A. Trade Tech By Steve Kresal
Basheer Rallies UCI Women to Victory
Oden Sparks Diggers' Sweep of Stars
McGraw, Chatman Still Just a Phone Call Away By Jeff Fellenzer
Rams Aren't Only Ones Getting Hammered By Mike Penner
O.C. Sports Hall of Fame Adds to Its Roster : Induction: Only Ryan and Slaney skip the event honoring the class of 1994 at Anaheim Stadium. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times' All-County Football Team Honored
Advertisement
