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What happened on December 23, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Legends of the Fall': A Giant Film, in More Ways Than One By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Joffrey's Lively 'Nutcracker' Returns By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ready to Wear': Latest in Altman's Fashion Line By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Newman Triumphs in 'Nobody's Fool' : In this, his 52nd feature, the actor is well cast as a stubbornly independent scamp, and gives his best performance in a long time. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TELEVISION Clashing Messages: The Rev. Jesse Jackson found... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Night Playing the Blues for Tito Jackson and Uncle By Steve Hochman
MOVIE REVIEW : Family Gathering Brings Out Family Crises in 'Safe Passage' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Old-Fashioned Family Fun in the 'Jungle' By David Kronke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Colonel Chabert': An Impressive Debut By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'I.Q.' Scores Most Points With Matthau's Einstein By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Torture, Revenge, 'Death and the Maiden' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : For Audio Value, Boom Boxes Are Best By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Where They Get Down to Basix By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At Planet Earth, No One Needs to Feel Deprived
Louise's Looks to Italian Roots in Revamping Menu By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Snow Maiden' a Heartfelt History Fable By Philip Brandes
'Tyler Hudson': Comedic \o7 Angst\f7 By Scott Collins
ALBUM REVIEW : Baker Mixes It Up With a Tribal Touch By Bill Kohlhaase
Play It Again: Reissues Flood the Racks By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : A 'Sound of Music' Laser Set to Treasure By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Warmth of Holiday Spirit at 'Colors' By Chuck Crisafulli
Golden Globe Nods a Lot Like a Box of Chocolates . . . : Awards: 'Gump' and 'Pulp' lead film nominations, while 'Fences' tops TV list. By Robert W. Welkos and Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Another Holiday Classic: An Ode to Ito By Howard Rosenberg
Soaps Star Thalia Comes On Strong : Television: Saying she was 'born sexy,' the Mexican actress-singer is looking to build her fan base in the United States. By Joseph Hanania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Film, TV Nominees for the Golden Globes
POP MUSIC REVIEW : 'Colors of Christmas': A Rainbow of Yule, Pop Hits By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Christmas Pageant': Naughty, Nice and Silly By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seeking Pearls, He Finds a Gem : Pop music: Drummer Josh Freese made a bid to join rock's hottest-selling band. Though he didn't get the gig, he's excited about his new group, Slider. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Plain James : Boney, a Nickname He Got During Lean Years as a Touring Musician, Stuck; Now He wants to Make His Name as a Saxman With 'Backbone' By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Reality Solidly Based in Fantasy By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Pure Italian Glory By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
THE GOODS : Whiter and Brighter, Faster By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Give the Gift of Life: Don't Drink and Drive By Eve Winnick, \o7 Eve Winnick is a junior at Loara High School in Anaheim, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Saxon Shield. \f7
RSVP : A Dreamy 'Nutcracker' Celebration By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION : A Look Behind the Scenes of Black Film : BLACKFACE: Reflections on African Americans and the Movies \o7 by Nelson George\f7 ; HarperCollins Publishers; $22, 224 pages By Richard Banks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rotating Executives Stun USA Today Staff By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Gift From the Gifted : Hope University's holiday show is no mere pageant. At the arts college in Anaheim, the developmentally disabled unwrap talent. By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
We Lost Our Hearts to the Little Pink Pirate By T.W. Mcgarry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: What's the best excuse you've ever given your parents when you've been in trouble?
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Where There's a Will in Schools, There's a Prayer By Dennis Romero, Times staff writer
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Bible Groups Are Not the Answer for Everyone By Dana Lenetz
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Reading, Writing and Religion : As teen attendance at churches and Bible study groups has increased, so has the focus on their role on campus. Clubs are formed, special events are held, and the debate rages over whether a constitutional amendment endorsing prayer in school should be adopted. By Dana Lenetz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Dana Lenetz is a senior at Foothill High School in Santa Ana. \f7
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : 'See You at the Pole' Gains Momentum as Campus Event By Amber Pierce, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Amber Pierce is a junior at Los Alamitos High School. \f7
THE GOODS : A Gift to Last All Their Days : With themes that range from cats to comic strips to religion, calendars are one size fits all. By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : A Quicker Resolution Or Settling for Less? : Health: As more doctors require arbitration hearings rather than jury trials, some observers wonder if patients' best interests are being served. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Long and Winding Road of a Beatles Fan By Rip Rense, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orval Faubus
Geological Survey
Hate Groups in Cyberspace
Gingrich
Assembly Impasse
Lot Offers Free Trees to People in Need
Heartfelt Advice on 'Killer Dogs'
Who Benefits From Burbank Airport?
Putting Council Votes to the Test
Bernson Stands Up to CRA 'Bureaucracy'
More Property Taxes Are Not the Answer
Lilia Skala; 'Lilies of the Field' Actress
Eugene Zukor; Former Producer, Treasurer for Paramount
Russ Leadabrand; Historian Wrote About the Old West
Martin Caprow; AIDS Patient Sued Law Firm By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Noel Pointer; Contemporary Jazz Violinist and Composer
O.C. to Cut Budget $40 Million; Hundreds May Lose Their Jobs : Bankruptcy: Labor representatives say up to 1,000 positions could be eliminated. Vacancies could ease blow. Union leader assails supervisors. By Mark Platte and Lee Romney and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RIDE ON: Security was increased aboard Southland commuter... By Jeff Schnaufer
BAH, HUMBUG: Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit--who... By Adrianne Goodman
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : A Biological Grinch Trims the Christmas Tree Crop By Patt Morrison
U.S. to Review Shooting in Front of White House : Law enforcement: Justice Department to examine probe of police actions that led to killing. Move reflects concern over questions of excessive force. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Sends Rapist to Prison for 30,000 Years From Associated Press
Anger Greets the Bad News : County Workers Deride References by Officials to Government 'Family' By J.R. Moehringer and Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Less Risky' Pool May Have Lost More : Portfolio: Fund paying lower interest was supposed to be safe, but its losses may exceed 27% overall rate, analysts discover. Investors are 'dumbfounded.' By Michael A. Hiltzik and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cargo Jet Crashed in England; 5 Killed Associated Press
O.C. Budget Cut $40 Million : All Agencies Hit; Hundreds Likely to Lose Jobs : Bankruptcy: Labor representatives say up to 1,000 positions could be eliminated. Vacancies could ease the blow. Union leader assails supervisors. By Mark Platte and Lee Romney and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. to Cut Budget $40 Million; Hundreds Likely to Lose Jobs : Bankruptcy: Labor representatives say 800 to 1,000 positions could be eliminated. Among hardest hit services will be maintenance, personnel and welfare. By Matt Lait and Lee Romney and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : The Soulful Legacy of Sam Cooke : The charismatic minister's son became a Top 40 sensation who inspired generations of singers. His explosive rise was cut short when he was slain at a motel 30 years ago. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Programs for Poor Suffer Deepest Cuts By Dan Weikel and Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Peso Plunges as Mexico Lets the Currency Float : Economics: U.S. activates a $6-billion line of credit. News is bad for Mexicans facing loss of buying power. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady Called Forceful Voice for Tax Cut Strategy : Policy: Sources say her role in debate was decisive. It shows she hasn't lost clout in the Clinton White House. By James Risen and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Italian Premier Quits; He Held Post for 7 Months By Janet Stobart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gingrich Inks a Book Deal for $4 Million By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Officer Followed His Life's Calling : Heroism: Thomas Worley, angered 'when defenseless people are victimized,' died in shootout with robber. By Nicholas Riccardi and Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russian Army Wavers; Bombs Pound Grozny By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Sets His Sights on Tighter Control of MTA : Transit: His goal is to tame bureaucracy and boost accountability. But political pitfalls abound. By Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wet Christmas a Possibility for Southland By Diane Seo and John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Naval Nest : Station an Important Sanctuary for Birds of Prey By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Files No-Fault Initiative : Insurance: Drivers would collect from their own insurers regardless of blame. Second proposal by coalition would limit lawyers' contingency fees. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Possible, on Christmas, Forecasters Say By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cancer Researchers Find Unique Enzyme in Tumors : Health: Telomerase allows diseased cells to proliferate, study says. It may hold key to better anti-cancer drugs. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
U.S. to Review Man's Fatal Shooting Near White House : Law enforcement: Death of the former Anaheim resident raises questions of excessive force that may have been used by police to subdue him. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Review Man's Fatal Shooting Near White House : Law enforcement: Justice Department to examine probe of police actions that led to killing. Move reflects concern over questions of excessive force. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Says Unmarried Couple Can't Be Refused by Landlord From Associated Press
Jobless Man Is Charged in Subway Explosion : Crime: Edward J. Leary, 49, is arrested in his hospital bed after being burned by firebomb. Police say he planned to extort money from transit agency. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jet Is Forced to Land After Hitting Bird Associated Press
8% of Smokers Who Try to Quit Succeed, Survey Says From Associated Press
EUROPE : Priest Rallies Powerful to Aid Paris Homeless : France's leading conservatives have leaped to join Abbe Pierre's liberal crusade with eye toward garnering leftist votes in coming presidential race. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : Teen-Age Suicides Shed Light on Brutal Bullying in Japan By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shanghai Bans Cigarette Advertising on TV, Radio Reuters
75,000 Evacuated as Mexican Volcano Rumbles : Latin America: Residents of 16 villages flee amid fears of an imminent eruption. New peril comes amid other national crises. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada Slaps 80% Tax on Some U.S. Magazines : Trade: Action applies to regional editions that Canadian publishers say threaten their survival. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killing of Babies Tests Dutch Law Reuters
3 India Ministers Forced to Resign : Asia: Criticism of scandal-tainted officials threatened prime minister's party control. Cabinet reshuffle is expected. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eight Killed in Colombia Bus Bombings Times Wire Services
2 Die in Sarajevo Shelling on Day Before Slated Cease-Fire From Times Wire Services
Fume Detectors Create Chaos for Chicagoans From Associated Press
Parole Request From 'Preppy Killer' Is Denied Associated Press
Mrs. King Spars With Park Service Over Memorial Site : Civil rights: Critics allege she is arrogant in her fight over plans to improve Atlanta area. She says only the family has right to interpret husband's legacy. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
QE2 Cruise Was a Nightmare, Passengers Say From Reuters
'We Are Innocent Victims' : As Layoffs Loom, County Workers Are Angry, Worried and Frustrated By J.R. Moehringer and Eric Lichtblau and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bond Fund Ruling Allows Emergency Payments : Courts: Judge says $1 billion can be taken from troubled investment pool by Orange County and others to cover payrolls and bills until Jan. 31. By Susan Marquez Owen and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Daily Developments
'Less Risky' Pool May Have Lost More : Portfolio: Fund paying lower interest was supposed to be safe, but its losses may exceed 27% overall rate, analysts discover. Investors are 'dumbfounded.' By Michael A. Hiltzik and Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County May Have Law on Its Side in Voiding Contracts By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors' Pick Lawyer With Broad Credentials By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New County Treasurer Is No Stranger to Crises By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Reactions to Thursday's Cuts
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Reactions to Thursday's Cuts
$1 Billion in Interim Withdrawals Approved : Court: Bankruptcy judge permits access of 30% of what an investor had in fund. It should be enough for cities and agencies to cover bills and payrolls through the end of January. By Susan Marquez Owen and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
End to Collective Bargaining Faces Legal Test : Labor: Oddity of municipal bankruptcy law allows suspension of union pact. Employees leader hints county will be challenged. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New County Treasurer Is No Stranger to Crises : Finance: Thomas E. Daxon took over a troubled Oklahoma auditor's office in 1978 that was in such disarray that the federal government threatened to cut off funds. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK : Irvine's Image Is Suffering but Not Garden Grove's Compiled by Shelby Grad, with staff and correspondent reports
Orange County In Bankruptcy : Editorial Commentary Across The Nation
Setting the Tone : Jonathan Wolff has been creating music for TV since 1982. His biggest, latest hit is the theme for 'Seinfeld.' By Libby Slate, SPECIAL FOR THE TIMES; \o7 Libby Slate is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Sounds Like Brazil : New Englander found his musical persona in Rio. It permeates the numbers his group will play at Le Cafe. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Misplaced Madness Takes Over Stage : Play about Van Gogh becomes a screaming match and fails to convey artist's depth. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times\f7
Variety Spices Exhibit : Gallery showcases local African American artists in 'Perspectives.' Varied works range from vintage Americana to jazz musicians in bold hues. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Sharon Moeser contributes regularly to The Times\f7
Fresh From the Garden : From lush to lonely, canvases blossom with a variety of floral images in Century Gallery's current exhibit. Featured are four area artists, with four very different approaches. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
Coming Into Full Flower : Volunteers will work feverishly to put blooms on floats for Tournament of Roses parade. By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mildly Wild at Amazon Bar & Grill By Sylvia L. Oliande
COVER STORY : The Child as a Spectator : A restless youngster can spoil a play or concert, yet outings can succeed with some preparation--and if parents are willing to leave the show early. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robin Greene writes frequently for The Times. Staff writer James E. Fowler also contributed to this story\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for the Los...
48 Hours and Counting : Just two days till Christmas. Best bets for stragglers trying to finish their gift-buying are antique jewelry, lingerie, fragrances. By Geri Cook
Giving a Little English : Area establishments provide Anglophiles with a proper British experience. By Ruth Shaer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Ruth Shaer is a Van Nuys writer\f7
From the Frying Pan . . . : Into the fire isn't so bad. A shock at first, introduction to cooking has its rewards, including a salad to go. By Don Altman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Don Altman is a Redondo Beach writer\f7
FOR KIDS : Stirring Catholic Youth : YOU! magazine, with its emphasis on faith in celebrities' lives, seems to fill formerly neglected need. By Jeff Schnaufer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Jeff Schnaufer is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
3-HOUR TOUR : In Grand Style : Fenyes Mansion visitors step back in time. The estate also features Finnish Folk Art Museum. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Hits With a History : Old favorites with proven records of serving good food at value prices keep bringing people back. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
BUSINESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sighvatsson Leaving Propaganda to Pursue His Own Filmmaking
Rockwell Division in Anaheim Names Vaswani as Vice President
MEXICAN FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : The Peso--Profit and Pain : Consumer Impact: U.S. Is the Winner, Mexico the Loser--at Least for Now By Ray Delgado and Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MEXICAN FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : The Peso--Profit and Pain : Business Impact: Foreign Investments, Confidence in Country's Economy Shaken By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Canada Move Toward Aviation Pact : Travel: The countries agree in principle on a new accord expected to lead to lower fares and more frequent flights. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : The Civilizing Force Behind Disney's New 'Jungle' Movie By James Bates
Zeneca Group to Purchase 50% Stake in Salick Health : Health care: The deal creates a partnership between a cancer drug maker and an operator of cancer and kidney centers. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Mixed; Bond Yields Rise as Dollar Loses Steam : Wall Street: Blue chips are buoyed by year-end buying and the continuing chaos in Mexico. From Times Wire Services
Bankers Trust to Pay $10 Million in Derivatives Case : Investing: The firm's securities arm settles charges that it lied to a customer about losses. It neither admits nor denies wrongdoing. From Associated Press
Study Shows Discrimination by Insurers : Homeowners: Report is called first hard evidence that minorities, poor have less chance of coverage. From Associated Press
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Santa: A Big, Fat Insurance Risk By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MEXICAN FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : Q & A : What the Free Floating of the Peso Could Mean for Investors, Others By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Arrests Father, Son in CD-ROM Piracy Probe : Software: Thousands of counterfeit computer games are seized in the first major case of its kind. By Adam S. Bauman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comics: Marvel Entertainment stock continued to... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tips for Spotting Suspicious Parcels From Times Wire Services
Hearing Aid Maker Settles FTC Complaint: The Federal Trade... From Times Wire Services
Toys Recalled: Kidpower Inc. has recalled a racetrack car... From Times Wire Services
WORKPLACE : Hughes Agrees to Pay for Holiday Shutdown of Its Fullerton Plant Compiled by Don Lee, Times staff writer
Nasdaq System Drops Listing of West Coast Bancorp's Stock
NEC's Attempt to Sell Its 29 Training Centers Fails : Education: The Irvine-based firm says the deal fell through because rules would have made sale of the schools as a unit difficult. By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange Brokerage Seeks Bankruptcy Protection From Associated Press
Ropak Says Suitor Linpac Withdrew Offer After Rejection From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Genisco Stock Up 40% on News of Global Intellicom Acquisition Deal From Bloomberg Business News
Trimedyne Inc.: The Irvine medical laser company said it...
Coonan Clinical Laboratories Inc.: The private Costa Mesa...
Odetics Inc.: The Anaheim data and video information...
Microsemi Corp.: The Santa Ana supplier of custom...
Workplace Compiled by Don Lee Times staff writer
Workplace Compiled by Don Lee Times staff writer
Less at a Loss
Dream Car Could Soon Become a Reality : Automotive: The Lincoln 2000 is a concept vehicle that could wind up in showrooms as a luxury convertible aimed at aging baby boomers. By Mike Mckesson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Tax Rules Apply for Charitable Gifts : Laws: Contributions that are larger than $250 will require more than a canceled check for documentation. From Associated Press
Poinsettias Have Growers in Ohio Seeing Plenty of Green From Reuters
Espresso Machine Maker Responds to Injuries: A leading... From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
But Will the Fighting Stop? : Can Carter's takeover of Lord David Owen's role make a real difference?
Fatal Force Only as a Last Resort
The Other Christmas Lesson for a Heartless Meritocracy : Skid Row: Death takes no holiday among the people who count least--except to God. By Jeff Dietrich, \o7 Jeff Dietrich is a longtime member of the Catholic Worker community in Los Angeles. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : The Democrats' Troubled Sales Job : They can't win the White House as GOP-moderate clones; maybe a pure liberal stance isworth trying. By Ross K. Baker, \o7 Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University. \f7
Some Never Made It Home for Christmas : Korean War: Their winters were just as cold, their fighting just as arduous as any war's, but they were the forgotten soldiers. By James E. Patterson, \f7 and \o7 James E. Patterson is an attorney in Whittier and a Korean War veteran.
Obituaries
To Bolster California's Recovery, Lower the State and Local Tax Burden : Economy: The corporate bite is 60% above the national norm and the West's highest, while competitor states are booming. By Annelise Anderson, \o7 Annelise Anderson is a senior research fellow at the Hoover Institution and a member of the Governor's Task Force on California Tax Reform and Reduction\f7
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Should Motor Voter Law Be Implemented? By Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now That You've Elected Them, Don't Forget to Stay in Touch
The Blight After Citron's Mess: A Derivative Little Jingle By Dana Parsons
THE WALRUS DIP: December is hardly the month that most of... By Mike Cronan and Debra Cano and Jeff Bean
Framework for Life : Oak View: A single father has been among the volunteers helping Habitat for Humanity build a new home for his family. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Man Ordered to Stop Dumping Into Riverbed : Environment: Operator of tree-trimming service also faces suit alleging he has discarded tons of debris in waterway. But he says he did nothing wrong. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Captain Accused of Selling Drugs Jailed By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Father's Own Search Finds His 2 Children By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youngsters' 'Mighty Morphin' Play Packs a Punch--and a Kick By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update
VENTURA : Workers Begin Replacing Pier's Broken Pilings By Fred Alvarez
Medfly-Area Lemons Are Sweetened Up By Stephanie Simon
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Pepper Spray Classes Offered at Library
Orange County Almanac
COSTA MESA : Countywide : Most County Parks to Close Next 2 Mondays By Alan Eyerly
Airport Service and Leases Are Praised By Carlos V. Lozano
5 Agencies Get Grants to Fight Homelessness By Jan Stevens
OXNARD : Redevelopment Panel Approves 5-Year Plan By Miguel Bustillo
SAN MIGUEL ISLAND : Fisherman Found Safe by Coast Guard By Matthew Mosk
THOUSAND OAKS : Teen-Agers Scuffle at Shopping Mall By Greg Rippee
Car Covers Offered Prior to Spraying in Camarillo By J.E. Mitchell
SIMI VALLEY : Man Suspected in Child Molestations By Tracy Wilson
SIMI VALLEY : Vacant Discount Store to Be Razed By Sara Catania
THOUSAND OAKS : Court Rejects Review of Cohan Decision By Mary F. Pols
SIMI VALLEY : Children's Clinic to Move to Courthouse By Greg Rippee
THOUSAND OAKS : Holiday Trees to Be Recycled at 6 Sites By Mary F. Pols
Arroyo Toad Declared Endangered : Wildlife: Move affects recreational use at some campgrounds and creeks. Gold miners consider a suit. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Fires Contractor for Cultural Arts Center : Construction: City says the firm has poorly managed the project and has fallen months behind in payments to some subcontractors. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentry Corps Maintains Watch Over Holiday Shoppers at Mall : Security: On the lookout for crime, four men trade six-hour shifts in a tower that can sway like a ship above a parking lot at The Oaks. By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Welcome to Disney's Creep Show : Legion of Evildoers Await Fans' Dark Fancy at the Theme Park's Villain Shop By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawks' Winter Haven : Birds of Prey Flocking to Wildlife Refuge at Seal Beach Naval Station, Survey Finds By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Officers Injured in Freeway Roadside Crash : Traffic: CHP patrolmen were arresting an alleged drunk driver when squad car is hit by a second auto, also driven by a DUI suspect. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gifts Galore : Appeal Brings Rush of Toys for Tots By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Home In on 'Grandma's' Drug Den By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Partners : School Program Pairs Officers With At-Risk Children By Ching-ching Ni, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Killed by Robber Hailed for His Courage : Violence: Relatives say Thomas Worley was acting in character when he confronted a gunman at a Canoga Park shoe store. By Alan Abrahamson and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Materialistic Fate for a Philosophical Legacy By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enlisting Military Aid : Law enforcement: Police in Pasadena and other cities are adapting defense technology for use in the war on crime. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Follow-Home Robbers Ransack House : Van Nuys: Incident in which family was tied up prompts police to again warn late shoppers to use extra care as they head home. By Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Identify Bodies in Locker; Suspect Sought : Inquiry: The three, found in Northridge, had all been beaten and one had been shot, authorities say. Arrest warrant is issued. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Services That List Rentals Are Scolded : Housing: State agency issues refrain orders to Valley firms that clients have complained do not give promised refunds. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Recycle Yule Trees at Drop-Off Points By Jennifer Oldham
SANTA ANA : Christmas Eve Event to Offer Free Food, Toys By Jon Nalick
Pig Takes Officer 'For a Ride' on Freeway By Ken Ellingwood
LA PALMA : City Can Meet Debts Despite Fund Freeze By Lesley Wright
GARDEN GROVE : City OKs 51-Unit Housing Project for Senior Citizens By Bert Eljera
Helping Those in Need : A Holiday Guide To Giving and Volunteering By Cecilia Rasmussen
GLENDALE : Students Make Holiday Houses of Gingerbread By Maki Becker
CANOGA PARK : Santa Keeps His Date With Needy Children By Kay Hwangbo
SEAL BEACH : Liquor Store Gets Panel's OK to Move By Russ Loar
BURBANK : Diesel Power Studied for Planned Rail Line By Jennifer Oldham
ANAHEIM : Council Seeks Plan to Limit Garage Sales By Greg Hernandez
WOODLAND HILLS : Police Sergeant Hurt in Traffic Accident By Jeannette Regalado
GARDEN GROVE : Police Distribute Gifts in High-Crime Areas By Bert Eljera
CANOGA PARK : Teen-Ager Charged in Passenger's Death By Geoffrey Mohan
LAGUNA BEACH : Police Arrest 3 More Tollway Demonstrators By David Reyes and Leslie Earnest
LAGUNA NIGUEL : County Contract for Animal Control Ended By Lynn Franey
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Citizens' Panel Sought on City's Role in Fund By Lynn Franey
Follow-Home Robberies Prompt Police Warning By Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bodies Found in Locker 4 Months Ago Identified By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Slaying of Murder Witness
Teamsters Official Convicted, Another Cleared in FBI Movie Sting : Corruption: Former transportation chief is found guilty of conspiracy in elaborate undercover operation. By Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Visits Jail Housing Simpson for 2nd Time From Staff and Wire Reports
STUDIO CITY : Collector Has Mini Christmas on Display By Kay Hwangbo
Search Continues for Hit-and-Run Driver By Frank Manning
COSTA MESA : Council to Tell Caltrans It Opposes Funding for Freeway Art By Tom Ragan
COSTA MESA : Countywide : Drop in DUI Arrests Linked to Checkpoints By Tom Ragan
VAN NUYS : Gang Suspect Held in Youth's Slaying By Geoffrey Mohan
Simi Man Faces Molestation Hearing By Tracy Wilson
$325,000 Donated to Repair Churches By John Dart
COSTA MESA : Drop in DUI Arrests Linked to Checkpoints By Tom Ragan
UCI to Offer Anonymous HIV Testing : Health: Students and others can make an appointment for the service, which includes a counseling session, beginning in January. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASA Finds Cause of Craft's Wreck : Aviation: Faulty gyroscope is blamed for Nov. 22 breakup of unpiloted research plane high above the desert. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garden Grove Woman Dies in 2-Car Crash
Tustin Pulled Back Funds in Time, but Can Still Lose : Crisis: City manager reports that a commuter rail station's funds and property tax revenue may get caught in county squeeze. By Alan Eyerly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1 Motorist Killed, 2 Others Hurt in 3-Car Collision
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale's Only Hospital to Shut Birthing Ward : Health care: Desert Palms administrators cite low demand, lack of profitability as reasons to close maternity facility. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman Killed, Boy, 2, Hurt in High-Speed Freeway Crash
Inglewood Sergeant Arrested
Quake Rebuilding: Hang Together or Hang Separately : A united front is needed to marshal the huge sums of necessary aid money
SPORTS
Baseball Heads on a Path to Nowhere : Labor: As owners' deadline approaches, not even an offer of help from former President Carter appears likely to keep talks from breaking down. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Salisbury Might Start for Vikings Associated Press
A Fun Run for Edney and Bruins : College basketball: Point guard has career-high 28 points, Pac-10 record 11 steals and nine assists in 137-100 rout of George Mason. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Webber Returns but Gets Injured in Loss Associated Press
There's a World of Difference for This Former Bruin Player By Shav Glick
Fox Unable to Find Much of a Downside to Rams' Departure By Larry Stewart
Tomba Comes Up Big Yet Again on Slopes From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Anderson Happy With His Progress By Steve Springer
Pro Football Daily Report By Mike Reilley
Rustica Ridge Wins Hollywood Park Feature \o7 Associated Press\f7
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : DeBartolo Made Shrewd Moves as Owner of Tracks and Teams By Bill Christine
Pepperdine Rally Falls Short, 61-58 From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Moten Turns It Up, Turns Arizona Out From Associated Press
Ventura Turns Back Glendale, 94-64 By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Santa Margarita Beats Torrey Pines in Title Game
Warriors Continue to Improve By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eight Players With Ties to O.C. to Play for U.S.
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SANTA BARBARA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS : Brea Topples Another Highly Ranked Team; Woodbridge Next By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL / LAS VEGAS HOLIDAY CLASSIC : Mater Dei Streak Ends at the Buzzer By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Philman Picks It Up, Leads Edison Over University for Tournament Title By Jason Hill
Prep Roundup
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Rally to Beat Chaffey
Ocean View's Johnson Wins Junior Golf Event
Ram Fans Kept the Faith While Team Lost It By Mike Penner
Group Vows to Escalate Fight for Rams : Pro football: Save the Rams, saying team never negotiated in good faith, will take case to NFL and to court if decision to move is made. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Was Always a Raider at Heart By Mike Downey
Colorado Votes to Stay in Big 12 : Colleges: Pacific 10 Conference is rebuffed in attempt to expand. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life's a Kick : Viking Kicker Fuad Reveiz of Colombia Has Nothing but Praise for Adopted Homeland By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Owners Pull Plug on Talks : Labor: Their executive council implements payroll limits and gets rid of arbitration. Players will appeal to NLRB. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Orange County Task Force Takes Aim By Mike Digiovanna
Umpires' Union Adds Its Complaint to Mix By Ross Newhan
Unfinished Business : Rams Gave Up on Ellard, but in His First Season With Redskins, He Has Shown He Can Still Catch That Pass By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Rainbow Discovered at Canyon : Boys' basketball: Cowboys get a chance to schedule a tuneup for the playoffs after their game against a team from Hawaii is canceled. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NHL, Players Appear Stalled During Holidays By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Thorpe Puts Simi Valley to Sleep Semifinals: Newbury Park forward wakes up with 10 points in fourth quarter as Panthers rally for 59-46 victory. By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
George Sisters a Matched Trio : Chatsworth Midfielders Have Much in Common--Especially a Zeal for Soccer By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radinsky Signs With White Sox
SIDELINES : Xavier Gave CSUN a Quick Reminder When Cassidy Wouldn't
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Chatsworth, Behind Hill, Wins Second Consecutive Tournament By Women and Canyons 93, Sacramento 82--carlissa Hamagaki Had 29 Points And Stephanie Labor Added 25 Points and 12 Rebounds To Lead Canyons (12-2) To A Semifinal Victory In The Sacramento City College Tournament. and The Cougars Were Without The Services Of Last Year'S Western State Conference Mvp, Rebekah Cunnan, Who Apparently Tore An Anterior Cruciate Ligament In Wednesday'S Quarterfinal and Was Sent Back To Los Angeles To Be Examined Today. and Kerri Garland Had 15 Points and 14 Rebounds, While Kyetra Brown Added 10 Points and 12 Assists In Picking Up The Slack For Cunnan, While Kim Martinez Led Sacramento (7-6) With 30 Points.
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