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What happened on December 26, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Traffic Accidents Take Two Lives on Christmas Eve
Desperately Searching for Answers : Missing: Lynn Shardlow's husband has vanished, and their disability income has disappeared until his fate is learned. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roommates Can Offer Seniors a Brighter World : Housing: Home-sharing program's director screens applicants and introduces compatible souls. Arrangement can be a blessing, with some risk. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back in Fashion : Former Actress-Model Returns With Tome on Style and a Stylish Era JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilderness Lost : Urban 'Plinkers' Turn Remote Canyon Into Shooting Range JULIE FIELDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Bihac, a Hospital Under Siege : War: Medicine and food are almost gone for 900 patients trapped in a Serb chokehold. BEKIR TATLIC, Dr. Bekir Tatlic is director of the Regional Bihac Hospital.
Conversation WITH DANIEL SOLOMON : The 'Reinventing of Vermont Avenue'
Platform : Holiday Memories: : Best and Worst
In the Neighborhood : Norwalk: Put Health Care Where Kids Are
2,000 Trout to Be Put in Lake Casitas CHRISTINA LIMA
Volunteers Take Yuletide Cheer to the Streets TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Fled Accident Sought
Nominations Sought for Women's Awards PAUL ELIAS
Gallery
CAMARILLO : Gifts Surprise Father Reunited With Kids IRA E. STOLL
The Working Poor
CAMARILLO : Malathion Spraying Scheduled Tuesday J.E. MITCHELL
Laguna Tollway Foes Lamenting Lack of Support : Environment: Activists say they have called hundreds--and gotten excuses. An injunction has halted work until Jan. 5. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Claus Really Delivers on Christmas CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot in Dec. 3 Ambush Dies of Wounds
Last-Minute Funds Save College of Canyons Library, Arts Hall MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Priorities
State College Enrollments Drop Slightly : Education: Figures follow national trends and show a strong comeback from last year's steep declines. Officials partially credit economic recovery. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Discharges
China Roughs Up Hong Kong : Beijing vents its anger over reforms as the British colony nears its historic change in 1997
PERSPECTIVE ON ORANGE COUNTY : Bulletin: The Sky Isn't Falling : The economy is sound, revenue is flowing in and there's no need for a bailout; the East Coast media can stop gloating. CHRISTOPHER COX, Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Newport Beach) is a member of the House Budget Committee and chairs the Task Force on Budget Process Reform.
Despite Dip in Valley Crime, Tragedies Take Their Toll JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Multicultural Manners : Happy New Year, Hold the Corn NORINE DRESSER
The Goose Lady Lays a Golden Egg for Pierce's Ag Dept. SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday Closings
Needy Receive Holiday Cheer by the Platefuls : Assistance: At the Rescue Mission in Oxnard, about 75 homeless people enjoy Christmas dinners. And more than 100 get free meals at Thousand Oaks High. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruise Control JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Roadside Sensors to Display Car Speeds IRA E. STOLL
Educator Returns to Native Land to Share Her Classroom Expertise : Van Nuys: Leni Jacksen, founder of local private school, spent two months in east German towns showing teachers how to engage youngsters in creative activities. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whom to Flag When They Should Be Working on the Railroad CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Essay : Fear: 'A Prison of My Own Making' : Violent crime is down, but crime news is everywhere. Only by resisting the hype can we believe the best about others. MARILYN THOMSEN, Marilyn Thomsen, a Sunland resident, has been named director of communication at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena
MOORPARK : Medical Clinic to Open Tuesday SCOTT HADLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Museum Group Gets Nonprofit Status TRACY WILSON
A River Doesn't Run Through It : Normally dry L.A. River is flooded with policy questions
MOORPARK : Howard to Honor Library Donors SCOTT HADLY
State Orders Shutdown of Parking Structure : Safety: The 145 S. Broadway facility could collapse in a moderate quake, an engineer says. Severe shaking would threaten adjacent state office building, but it will stay open. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armory Gives Warmth to the Homeless : Services: National Guard shelter offers refuge from the chill as well as danger of the streets. MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
300 Jewish Volunteers Bring City a Yule Gift : Religion: Visits to runaway shelter and AIDS patients mark Jewish Federation Council's first annual Christmas Day of good works for Los Angeles. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Voters Did Get It Right : June campaign-finance reform has model elements--why turn back the clock?
Hate to Buckle Up? Avoiding It Is a Bigger Pain Than You Think L.D. STRAUB
Pedestrian Killed by Car Identified
SANTA PAULA : Water Rates Will Climb 38% Jan. 1 PAUL ELIAS
Despite Light Traffic, Safety Concerns Warrant Stop Signs SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Crash Kills Driver, Injures Passenger MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Crimes Against Animals: Sometimes Horrific, Sometimes Just Strange : Pets: The year's incidents included dognaping, alleged sexual assault and cruelty toward 1,000 turtles. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Opinion : School Prayer: 'Everyone Could Do Their Own' Compiled for The Times by Danica Kirka
The Sport Is Taking Off Again : Skateboarding's Resurgence Is Visible in Parks, on TV--and at Cash Registers TOM RAGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Gallery to Exhibit Polish Artists' Work STEPHANIE SIMON
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Crematorium Case Results in Reforms
Letter to Voices : Consequences of 'Hands-on Learning'
Judge Blocks Prop. 187
Carter Trip to Bosnia
It's Already 1997 for Much of Hong Kong : China takeover: Westerners pour in, the economy booms and a communist scion becomes an accidental philanthropist. JOHN ROTHCHILD, John Rothchild is the financial columnist for Time magazine.
Intel
BUSINESS
Welcome to Florida, the Goldfish State : Aquaculture: In this mecca of tropical fish farming, the small players who are the backbone of the industry are finding smarter ways to make fish. From Associated Press
Humans Join the Trail of Udder Ointment Enthusiasts : Cosmetics: Bag Balm and other cow products are big sellers among dry-skinned bipeds. Firms ruminate on the reasons. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County RAY DELGADO, Thumbnail sketches of the 1995 regional economies, based on the 1995-96 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook for California and the Los Angeles Five-County Area, as compiled by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.:
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Australia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Australia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
South Korea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ventura County RAY DELGADO, Thumbnail sketches of the 1995 regional economies, based on the 1995-96 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook for California and the Los Angeles Five-County Area, as compiled by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.:
San Bernardino County RAY DELGADO, Thumbnail sketches of the 1995 regional economies, based on the 1995-96 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook for California and the Los Angeles Five-County Area, as compiled by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.:
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Your Money : How Mutual Fund Losses Can Spell Tax Relief : Investment: Applying lost capital against gains can mean thousands of dollars in savings. But you'd better hurry. From Reuters
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Your Money : Manage Your Money Yourself, Buffett Advises : Investing: This is one field where laymen can do better than professionals, the famed investor says. From Bloomberg Business News
Los Angeles County RAY DELGADO, Thumbnail sketches of the 1995 regional economies, based on the 1995-96 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook for California and the Los Angeles Five-County Area, as compiled by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.:
The Good, the Bad, the . . . JAMES BATES
Mark Ozur Selected as New President of Digital Sound From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japanese Electronics Industry Sees 2% Rise in Production : Manufacturing: Trade group projects '95 total will reach $21.7 billion. But recovery is still slow. From Bloomberg Business News
Focus on Learning Is Paying Off : Business partners in Orange have not only found a booming market for their instructional videos, but they have also had a blast. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Samsung Plan Riles S. Korean Auto Makers : Industry: The two largest producers for the country that wants to be a top car exporter have U.S. headquarters in O.C. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Samsung OK to Build Cars Roils S. Korean Rivals : Competition: Country wants to become top auto exporter. Decision marks sharp break from close government guidance. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whatever He Does, Goeken Always Seems on Right Wavelength : Communications: He founded MCI. He developed Airfone. Now, it's on to something else. From Associated Press
Meter Reader: A Job You Can Walk Away With HOPE HAMASHIGE
1995 State Dress Code: Most Women Can Wear Pants
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Some See Good Buys in China Firms in Wake of Weakness From Bloomberg Business News
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Making a Dime on Street Crime : Graffiti Finds a Legit Niche--on Clothing ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
POLITICS : New Governor Making Waves in Honolulu : Ben Cayetano's Cabinet appointments have already ruffled feathers. His style gives fits to the Establishment. SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Areas 'Hot Spots' for Car Burglaries JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUREAUCRACY : Republicans Move to Close 2 Buildings Used by Congress AARON NATHANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Close Look Suggests Role of Orphanage a Complex One : Children: Politicians see an easy solution. But needs of today's neglected youths are not amenable to a quick fix. ELIZABETH SHOGREN and ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : KATHLEEN SULLIVAN : 'This Is Going to Be a Great Year!' PAMELA WARRICK
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : JENNIFER ESPINOZA : 'She Doesn't Want Anything to Do With the School' DENNIS ROMERO
Clinton Will Be Reelected, Mitchell Says From Reuters
Mother, Daughter Killed by Yule Tree Fire, Blast Reuters
Round-the-World Balloon Launch Reset Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Officials Seek to React but Not Scare the Public : Crisis: Many city and school district leaders adopt a wait-and-see attitude. But a few insist on tough talk and call for immediate study of potential cuts. SHELBY GRAD and DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE and RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funds Sought for Denver Airport Probe Associated Press
Pentagon Secretly Buys Parts of Russian Defense System from The Washington Post
Soggy Christmas for Some, White One for Skiers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : ARIANNA HUFFINGTON : 'Everything Happens for a Purpose' IRENE LACHER
Russians to Meet on Fate of Chechnya : Caucasus: Yeltsin will chair session that could be a decisive battle between the hawks and doves. Bombing of rebellious Muslim republic appears to lessen. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jesse Jackson Competes With Queen on TV : Britain: As she hails N. Ireland progress on BBC, American assails Tories on another channel. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Driver's Action Saved Lives in Blast : Israel: His refusal to allow terrorist aboard military vehicle probably spared many soldiers. Hamas says it sent bomber. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christmas Storm Leaves Up to an Inch of Rainfall in O.C. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Agents Arrest Man Found Scaling White House Fence from Times Wire Services
Weary Pontiff Laments Rash of Hostilities From Associated Press
Disgraced Former Premier Is Back in Style TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics Leaves Lawmakers in Japan Out of Policy Loop : Asia: Critics say the need for national change means bureaucrats must step aside. But that may not be easy. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of Dice and Friends: Bonding With Lady Luck ELLEN ALPERSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : VO AN NINH : 'Grandfather, You Have Two Homes Now' H.G. REZA
State College Enrollments Fall Slightly : Education: Figures follow national trends and show a strong comeback from last year. Officials partially credit economic recovery. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Indicators Point to O.C. Gathering Strength : Commerce: Positive forecasts look beyond misery of job losses in months ahead due to county bankruptcy. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Cabinet OKs Austere Budget Associated Press
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : LARRY ECHOHAWK : 'I Felt We Ran a Very Positive, Strong Campaign' PAUL DEAN
Getting Into the Spirit, Kicking and Screaming JACK SMITH
Fund Crisis Puts Merrill Lynch's Image on Line STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovery Gives Researcher Something to Crow About : Science: Genetic typing shows poultry was first bred for food about 10,000 years ago in Vietnam, much earlier than previously thought. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Japan's Media Blow a Clarion for Change : Journalism: Reporters and editors were once derided as Establishment mouthpieces. Now they take on taboos. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : EVE MADIGAN : 'Here We Go Into Another Cycle' LYNELL GEORGE
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Citron Lawyer Says County Must Pay Bill : Liability: Attorney says officials are responsible for ex-treasurer's legal costs. In a statement, Citron says he feels 'totally betrayed' by the supervisors and administrators. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citron Lawyer Says O.C. Liable for Defense Costs : Courts: Attorney contends resistance is motivated by politics. County employees to take legal action on layoffs. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Officials Seek to React Without Scaring Public : Crisis: Many city and school district leaders adopt wait-and-see attitude. But a few insist on tough talk and call for immediate cutbacks. SHELBY GRAD and DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Copter Pilot Still in North Korean Hands; U.S. Seeks High-Level Talks : Asia: Administration earlier expressed regret for violating airspace. Washington to reassess situation today. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fights Break Out at Haiti Party as Children Await Aristide Associated Press
Tough New Rules Loom for Seekers of Asylum : Immigration: A stricter work permit provision is the most controversial of changes taking effect Jan. 4. Fraud, backlog have been problems. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clintons Go to Church, Have White House Family Gathering From Associated Press
Attacks From Croatia Threaten Truce, Bosnia Chief Says : Balkans: U.N. sees no violation because Serbs from neighboring state are not a party to accord. From Associated Press
Treasurers Try to Catch Up to Changing Times ART PINE and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Latin American Economies Flourishing, According to U.N. Report : Economics: For fourth consecutive year, growth reaches 3% in the region and imports surge by 15%. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boatload of Kurdish, Afghan Refugees Will Be Returned to Latvia Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Israel Tries Teaching Kids Peace : Schools nationwide have launched classes to prepare students for life in the new Mideast. But emotions run high and old fears die hard, even among the young. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Double Standard for Simpson at Jail Charged : Custody: Lawyers for other inmates complain about apparent special treatment. Shapiro defends decisions. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lucky Timing Helps Scientists Unlock Secrets of Migraine : Research: A woman's headache began while hooked up to monitors, enabling doctors to watch a theory play itself out. As a result, new treatments may be possible. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Study Links Genetics, Male Homosexuality : Research: Canadian scientists say gay men have more ridges in fingerprints. It bolsters the theory that sexual orientation is determined before birth. from Associated Press
Hijacked Jet Flies to France After 3rd Slaying SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hijacked Jet Flies to France; Envoy Killed From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : S.F. Targets Anti-Transgender Bias : City is on verge of enacting a law to protect transsexuals and cross-dressers. But some business owners are outraged. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : SAM MALOOF : 'This Will Be a Renewal . . . It's Exciting" BOB SIPCHEN
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
A New Home, a New Life MARY ANN HOGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : CHAUMANIX DUTTON : 'She Hasn't Missed a Step . . . ' GARY LIBMAN
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Caustic Bit of Writing, Old Chap : THE HIPPOPOTAMUS by Stephen Fry ; Random House $21, 290 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Faces of 1994 : From the Twentysomething Mayor Who Stayed Home to the Eightysomething Photographer Who Returned There, We Catch Up With some of These Pages' Most Interesting Personalities : FIDEL VARGAS : 'Our Hard Work Is Starting to Pay Off ' MICHAEL QUINTANILLA
Charity Scene Seeks to Help Victims of Child Abuse ANN CONWAY
SPORTS
Boston College Deflates Kansas State : College football: May sacked eight times, Eagle defense gives up only seven first downs and minus 61 yards rushing in 12-7 victory in Aloha Bowl. Associated Press
Open Your Eyes and Say Hello to Picabo Street TIM KAWAKAMI
Saddleback to Defend Tournament Title STEVE KRESAL
ANALYSIS : NHL Players Lose Sight of Reason HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Williams Won't Recall Big Numbers STEVE SPRINGER
Many Prep Teams to Enjoy Bit of a Homecoming
Notes on a Scorecard Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL: LOOKING BACK AT THE 1994 SEASON : Beating a Path to Last Place : Ram analysis: Team's troubles start at the top and end in the same old place--bottom of the NFC West. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road to England Is Full of Surprises : Soccer: European Championship qualifying phase not going according to plan as some top teams face stiff competition. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Revenues Close to $1.9 Billion in 1993 From Staff and Wire Reports
Supervisor of Swarm : Success of Arizona's Nationally Recognized Defense Has Brought Celebrity to Coordinator Larry Mac Duff STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
A Colorful Ending to Blue-Gray : College football: Twenty-eight points scored in final quarter of Blue's 38-27 win. Joe Aska, blind in one eye, is named MVP. From Associated Press
THE BOWLS / DAILY REPORT : HOLIDAY : Game Came Naturally to Biakabatuka ELLIOTT ALMOND
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Lurie, Vermeil Talk About Eagle Job
Dolphins Stop Sanders, Clinch Division Title : Interconference: Miami limits Detroit running back to 52 yards in his quest for 2,000 and wins AFC East with 27-20 victory. Associated Press
Santa Anita Draws Some Terrific Threes : Horse racing: Season that opens today at noon is expected to showcase a young, talented crop including Tabasco Cat, Dramatic Gold and Soul Of The Matter. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BOWLS / DAILY REPORT : SUGAR : Choice Seems Obvious for Florida State JOHN CHERWA
A Little of Everything for Fans This Year--Good, Bad and Goofy Mike Downey
Building From Scratch : Utah Coach Ron McBride Has Turned Once-Woeful Utes Into an Emerging Power in the Western Athletic Conference ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL: LOOKING BACK AT THE 1994 SEASON : All the Pieces, Still a Puzzle : Raider analysis: They had the personnel but lacked leadership and discipline, finishing with 9-7 record. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kilbarger Drops the Juggling Act : Preps: After playing basketball and soccer last season, the Canyon senior is concentrating on soccer. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BOWLS / DAILY REPORT : FREEDOM : Utah Hopes for Better Start This Year ELLIOTT TEAFORD
He's in Right Place at Right Time : Basketball: Salahuddin making most of chance at Long Beach State after two gunshot incidents scared away many recruiters. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Pippen Shows Kerr It's Better to Receive Associated Press
Leaving 'Em in Stitches : Malik Sealy Makes Statement With Fashion Design as Well as Looking Good for Clippers CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BOWLS / DAILY REPORT : ROSE : Nittany Lions Hope Exposure Will Help SHAV GLICK
ENTERTAINMENT
India's Turning 'Asian Kool' Into Very Hot Sounds : Pop music: Record chiefs bet the next global hits will be rap monologues tinged with a Punjabi folk genre known as bhangra . AMITABH SHARMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Voice Is All for Solomon Burke STEVE APPLEFORD
Going for Broke? Not O.C.'s Arts Scene ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Finally Finds Religion ELLWOOD E. KIESER, Paulist Father Ellwood E. Kieser produced the TV series "Insight," the movie of the week "We Are the Children" and the feature film "Romero." He is working on a feature film about Catholic social activist Dorothy Day. and
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Manic Hispanic Knows About Fun MIKE BOEHM
'Smithsonian's Great Battles' Loses Civil War Buffs ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV's 'You Like Me, You Really Like Me' Factor RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Don't Call Them Oldies VERDINE WHITE, Verdine White, bassist, is an original member of Earth, Wind & Fire, which formed in 1971. With the group, he has earned more than 50 gold and platinum albums, six Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards and last year was inducted into the NAACP's Hall of Fame. White co-wrote Earth, Wind & Fire classics such as "Fantasy" and "That's the Way of the World."
Disneyland's Indiana Jones an Interactive Thrill Ride : Theme parks: Designed for the video generation, the audience-grabber is scheduled to open March 3. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Can 200 Critics Be Wrong? (Maybe) : Movies: 'Pulp Fiction' is a dark comedy where viewers gasp, then laugh, then look forward to the next sick joke. Isn't it? JACK MATHEWS, NEWSDAY
Life's Still a Bazaar for Lauren Bacall : Celebrity: She might not be offered a lot of projects these days, but she's plenty busy at 70, appearing in the film 'Ready to Wear' and discussing her latest book. BLAKE GREEN, NEWSDAY
CBS Still Has 'Hope' for a Cure : Television: David E. Kelley's 'Chicago Hope' was squashed in a highly publicized showdown of medical shows. A new time slot may be just what the doctor ordered. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not a Shining Chapter in ACLU History CARL B. PEARLSTON JR., Carl B. Pearlston Jr., an attorney in Torrance, was on the board of directors of the Southern California ACLU from 1966 to 1975. He has been a member of the Southern Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League since 1975 and serves on its executive committee
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Manic Hispanic Has Holiday Fun Roasting Some Punk Chestnuts MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Joffrey 'Nutcracker' Tests Limits With Cast Changes LEWIS SEGAL
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