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What happened on January 02, 1994
BOOKS
Ballet Can Be Butch : MARK MORRIS, By Joan Acocella \o7 (Farrar Straus Giroux; $27.50; 306 pp.)\f7 By Paul Kafka, \o7 Paul Kafka, winner of the 1993 Times Book Prize for first fiction, is an accomplished ballet and modern dancer\f7
Dancing in the Light : DANCING SPIRIT: An Autobiography, \o7 By Judith Jamison with Howard Kaplan (Doubleday: $25; 264 pp.)\f7 By Deborah Jowitt, \o7 Jowitt, principal dance critic for the Village Voice, is the author of "Time and the Dancing Image" (UC Press)\f7
An Artist's Life is Hard Enough : A HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS: From 1792 to the Present, \o7 By Romare Bearden and Harry Henderson (Pantheon: $65; 608 pp.)\f7 By Veronica Chambers, \o7 Veronica Chambers is a regular reviewer in the View section\f7
Truth and Tomfoolery in the Tropics : THE WAR OF THE SAINTS, \o7 By Jorge Amado, translated by Gregory Rabassa (Bantam Books: $22.95; 357 pp.)\f7 By Bondo Wyszpolski, \o7 Bondo Wyszpolski is book critic for the L.A.-based journal "News From Brazil."\f7
Trapped in Paradise : MAKE ME WORK, \o7 By Ralph Lombreglia (Farrar Straus Giroux: $20; 211 pp.)\f7 By Richard Eder
Regressive Pleasures : Patrick O'Brian's high-seas adventure series offers refuge from the craziness of modern life. By John Balzar, \o7 John Balzar is a Times staff writer\f7
Delmore Schwartz Was a Fan : TESTIMONIES, \o7 By Patrick O'Brian (W. W. Norton: $20.95; 224 pp.)\f7 By Thomas Mcgonigle, \o7 Thomas McGonigle is the author two novels, "The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov" and "Going to Patchogue."\f7
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
After Making Love We Hear Footsteps, By Galway Kinnell
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Fiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Fiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Fiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Fiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
Nonfiction By Susan Salter Reynolds
No Home on the Range : VIRGIN OF THE RODEO, \o7 By Sarah Bird (Doubleday: $21; 342 pp.)\f7 By Pam Houston, \o7 Pam Houston is the author of a short story collection, "Cowboys Are My Weakness" (Norton)\f7
A Commitment to Change the World : NO PLACE LIKE UTOPIA: Modern Architecture and the Company We Kept, \o7 By Peter Blake (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 384 pp.)\f7 By Elizabeth Hawes, \o7 Elizabeth Hawes is the author of "New York, New York: How the Apartment House Transformed the Life of the City." (Knopf) She writes frequently on the arts\f7
A Breathtaking World : THE BROTHERS, \o7 By Frederick Barthelme (Viking; $21; 262 pp.)\f7 By David Shields, \o7 David Shields is the author of the novels "Dead Languages" and "Heroes" and a collection of linked stories, "A Handbook for Drowning."\f7
THE HARPERCOLLINS WORLD ATLAS \o7 (HarperPerennial: $10... By Charles Solomon
FLORIDA STORIES: Tales From the Tropics \o7 edited John... By Charles Solomon
SNAPSHOT POETICS: A Photographic Memoir of the Beat Era... By Charles Solomon
KLONDIKE PARK: From Seattle to Dawson City \o7 by Archie... By Charles Solomon
THE WINTER MURDER CASE \o7 by S.S. Van Dine (Otto... By Charles Solomon
DINOSAURS IN THE ATTIC: An Excursion into the American... By Charles Solomon
NEWS
Specialty Bestsellers
Streisand and The Times
Sense, Dollars and Art
COVER STORY : Is She the Villain--or a Victim? : To some, Kim Basinger is a sacrificial lamb. To others, she's a symbol of Hollywood dealmaking run amok. After a difficult year in court and on the screen, she tries to rebuild a stalled career and embarks on a new marriage By Judy Brennan, \o7 Judy Brennan is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
It Was a Banner Year By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roosevelt Girls' Team Quits Tournament By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Do I: Find A Lost Pet
Gift Helps Clinic Take New Patients
'92 Travel at Taxpayer Expense Cut by More Than One-Third By Richard G. Thomas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE : School of Asian Medicine Moves By Jake Doherty
KOREATOWN : Benefit to Aid Stores Closed Since Riots
WESTLAKE : A Neighborhood Unites Against Crime By Jake Doherty
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Report Due Soon on County-USC Project By Mary Anne Perez
LINCOLN HEIGHTS : Legal Aid to Open 2 More Offices By Mary Anne Perez
CITY TERRACE : School Gives Classes in Parenting, Too By Mary Anne Perez
BALDWIN HILLS : Revitalization Center Aids 600 Businesses By Erin J. Aubry
WEST ADAMS : Church League Seeks Basketball Players
LADERA HEIGHTS : Luxury Home Sales Better Than Expected By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : They Treat the Body and Lift the Spirits By Erin J. Aubry
ECHO PARK : Center Assails Food Allotment Cutback By Iris Yokoi
DOWNTOWN : One-Room Housing Glut Curbs Project By Iris Yokoi
LITTLE TOKYO : Collection Benefits Asian Americans
USC : Center Provides Business Counseling By E.J. Gong Jr.
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Targeting the Roots of Substance Abuse By E. J. Gong Jr.
WATTS : Harris Still Wants Old Post at Hospital By Greg Krikorian
SOUTHEAST AREA : School Merger Plan Raises Concerns By Mary Helen Berg
SOUTH GATE : Youth Project Takes Aim at Gang Graffiti By Mary Helen Berg
CASTLE KEEP : The Grand Stimson House Has Changed Hands Numerous Times, With a Beer Baron and USC Frat Boys Counted Among Its Past Residents. Now, Extensive Renovations and New Tenants--the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet-- Have Given It New Life By Jake Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Slamming the Door on Unlimited Garage Sales By Samantha Dunn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CITY ARTS : Sibling Static By Robert J. Lopez
City Times Voices : The City's High and Low Points
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Top-Ranked Crenshaw Loses Two; Johnson Benched
Keeping the Peace on Larchmont : Security: Merchants in the upscale 'village' felt they needed protection, so they hired a roving guard to shoo panhandlers. By Scott Shibuya Brown, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Chris Kraul, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By John Lippman, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By John Lippman, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By David W. Myers, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Martha Groves, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Michael Parrish, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By David R. Olmos, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Thomas S. Mulligan, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Karl Schoenberger, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Kathryn Harris, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Amy Harmon, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By James Bates, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By George White, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Michael Parrish, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Scot J. Paltrow, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By David W. Myers, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By David W. Myers, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Chris Kraul, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Jesus Sanchez, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Leslie Helm, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Michael Parrish, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By David R. Olmos, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Jonathan Weber, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Bruce Horovitz, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By James F. Peltz, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Donald Woutat, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Jesus Sanchez, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Industry Outlook : Continuing low-grade growth in the national economy, coupled with hopes for stability--if not expansion--in California, is the backdrop for the year in business. Here is an assessment of key industries' prospects. By Donald W. Nauss, This report was compiled by Times staff writer Donna K.H. Walters
On The Record
Merchants Ring in an Increase in Sales : Retail: Holiday shoppers bought more and spent more than in 1992, report merry shop owners and mall merchants from Pasadena to Industry. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rough Ride for Raging Waters Expansion : Recreation: Bonelli Park preservation group vows to fight any attempts to clear the way for more parking or develop more open space at amusement park site. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Walnut : Seniors Sought for Patrols
Pasadena : Stones, Pink Floyd at Bowl
Covina : High School to Get Police
West Covina : Anti-Bird Noise Guns OKd
Alhambra : Police Station Furniture
Region : Water Company Warning
Class Takes Hikers Off the Beaten Path
Arcadia : Hospital President Selected
Alhambra : Plan for Smith's Revived
San Marino : Bookstore Benefits Library
Covina, West Covina : 2 Hospitals Talking Merger
Going Hollywood : More Valley Cities Are Seeking Starring Roles as Locations for Movies, TV Shows By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan Would Give Mayor a Vote and Cut 1 Council Seat : Government: Advocates say the proposal has cost-savings advantage over simply giving the city chief a vote, and would eliminate the possibility of a deadlock. Measure could appear on the April ballot. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Production Company Will Run City-Owned Theater : Arts: Former gymnast Cathy Rigby and husband, Tom McCoy, will stage four shows in an effort to boost ticket sales. The former operator, which had turned a profit during all but one year since 1976, is surprised. By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Will Seek Injunction Against Gang Attire, Activities : Law: Officials hope civil restrictions will make area safer, but some legal groups say action could violate constitutional rights. By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rhyme and Reason : Psychiatrist Uses Poetry to Help Unravel Patients' Problems By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Take a Page Out of Library's Book By Emily Adams
Police Officer Who Was Shot in the Head Returns to Work
Christmas Tree Recycling
Santa Ana's Policy Toward Homeless
Inference of Pilot Speeding Is Incorrect
How Marine Biologists Build Mussels
Gates' Snub of Anti-Gang Task Force
It's Time to Stop the Mudslinging
Bolsa Chica's Wetlands Again Under Scrutiny
Questioning Actions in Deputy's Death
Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON ORANGE COUNTY'S FUTURE : Rebuilding Economy, Restoring Public Safety Are Key Goals : Cooperation among residents, business groups and government and law enforcement agencies is needed to help solve and lessen fears about our current troubles. By Mark Baldassare and Cheryl Katz, \o7 Mark Baldassare, chair of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Cheryl Katz, research associate at UC Irvine, are co-directors of the Orange County Annual Survey. The random telephone survey of 1,000 households is in its 12th year. and \f7
Fair Trial Regardless of Who's Paying
Teach Values Without Religious Tone
Her True Colors Aren't Blue, Gold
Hammer Candidacy a Refreshing Change
NIMBY Craziness Kills Beneficial Development
CSUN's Counseling Improvements Ignored
Chinese Deserve Credit for Building Railroad
City Officials Neglect a Dangerous Eyesore
Councilman Defends Efforts to Stem Prostitution
MCA Effort to Relocate Proposed Rail Station
Soka Expansion Plans Deserve a Fair Review
Valley Commentary : Let's Put the Caring Back in 'Managed Care' Medicineh : A recent encounter with a respected HMO after an auto accident points out the flaws in the health system our country is moving so rapidly to adopt. Doctors did no harm--but not a whole lot more. By Roselle M. Lewis, \o7 Roselle M. Lewis of Tarzana is a free-lance writer who teaches English at Pierce and Valley colleges\f7
A Final Goodby for Great-Uncle in China : Culture: Xu Jie was born in 1901, the 27th year of the rule of Emperor Guangxu. He died Sept. 25, 1993, six days before the 44th anniversary of Communist rule. His American niece reminisces about his life and death. By Charlene L. Fu, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Safety Expert Seeks Answers to 'Human Error' in Plane Crashes : Aviation: Psychologist's career devoted to learning why smart people--pilots, mechanics, controllers--do stupid things. By Connie Cass, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kodiak Island Bears Pitch In for Alaska's Salmon Season : Fishing: The city of Kodiak is home to the nation's second-largest commercial fishing port, with 3,000 vessels registered there. And the carnivores do their part. \o7 from National Geographic\f7
Beasties With Jaws That Bite, Claws That Catch May Be Angels at Heart : Tasmanian devils: They are "endearing cowards," despite their ferocious reputation, wildlife biologist says. "When I'm handling them, they almost freeze with fear, and they're not aggressive. . . . " By Donald J. Frederick, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Exotic Bangkok Groans Under Traffic Gridlock : Thailand: Most of the city's canals have been paved over to make room for more than 3 million cars and almost as many motorcycles--quadruple the number 10 years ago. By Steve Raymer, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Puerto Rico Troops Fight Housing Project Crime : Law enforcement: Hundreds of National Guard soldiers and police have been used to take over and patrol facilities overrun by drugs, gangs. By David Beard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rebels, High Taxes, Falling Prices Bring Hard Times to Peru's Miners : Andes: Four hundred mines, a third of the country's mining operations, have closed in recent years, unable to cope with growing burdens. By Alex Emery, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hong Kong Airport Spreads Wings Despite China's Official Resistance : Asia: Planes must land and take off over a forest of apartment buildings, an approach so hazardous that pilots must qualify for a special endorsement on their licenses. But all this will soon change for the better. By Steve Raymer, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Settlement Money in '89 School Bus Accident Tears Town Apart : Texas: Many in the small community of Alton are upset that a number of the 21 victims' families have used lawsuit money to move into bigger houses and buy expensive cars. By Josh Lemieux, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maine's 70,000 Prolific Beavers Keep State Biologist Busy as--a Beaver By Glenn Adams, ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Tools Help FDA Get Tougher in Tracking Threats to Product Safety : Public health: The decision to turn a small Cincinnati field lab into a state-of-the-art National Forensic Chemistry Center was made after several embarrassing incidents. By Howard Schneider, THE WASHINGTON POST
Deforestation, Population Growth Peril Costa Rica's 'Pure Life' : Central America: The country loses some sections of its rain forests as fast as it saves others. Developers and land-poor farmers clash with environmentalists and the 'ecotourism' industry. By Laura Randall, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Serial Child Molester's Rampage Ends With Arrest, Indiana Police Say : Abductions: Suspect confessed to at least eight cases in five states. He sought victims in small towns. By Ron Lesko, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOUGH SELL: The secret to reducing smog and traffic, the... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Frank Messina and Jerry Hicks
BUSY BODY: When a Van Nuys businessman discovered a...
New European Trading Bloc Is Ushered In \o7 From Reuters\f7
Cuban Refugees a Record \o7 Associated Press\f7
House Painter Hero in Fire \o7 Associated Press\f7
Five Arrested in Botched Robbery, Hostage Incident \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mack David, 81; Lyricist for Film Scores, Pop Songs \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Past Year's Issues May Still Have Hold on O.C.'s Future : Predictions: Unresolved questions such as El Toro and the Rams join crime and the economy as top concerns. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : O.C. Sheriff's '93 Could Hurt at Polls in '94 By Dan Weikel and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Badgers Came as Fans, Leave as Litigants By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Floats, Firefighters Top 'Fantastic Adventure' : Rose Parade: Floral creations delight crowds. Crews that saved homes from fall wildfires get biggest reaction. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Fumbles Away Roses; Is Florida St. No. 1? By Steve Horn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Unexpected Friend on Death Row : Mexico is giving money, legal aid to help defend its citizens facing execution in U.S. Officials cite moral concerns, public sentiment that has made some condemned men into folk heroes south of border. By Juanita Darling and Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Cabinet: More Stumbles Than Successes By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Calls for Action on Social Issues : Legislation: In radio address, President puts health care, crime, welfare and job training at top of his Administration for '94. Dole says GOP will work with him where possible. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pink Slip in Japan: A Trip Into Psychological Abyss : Work: In a land of lifetime job security, being laid off is particularly devastating. Middle-aged men suffer most. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
105th TOURNAMENT OF ROSES : Trophy Winners
Afghanistan Rings in the New Year With Heaviest Fighting in 6 Months : Violence: Hospitals report eight dead and 250 injured. Week-old cease-fire is another casualty of civil war. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRA Firebombs Hit 11 Belfast-Area Stores : Ulster: Damage is in the millions of dollars. Attacks, loyalist warning are new blows to latest Anglo-Irish peace bid. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indian Peasants in Southern Mexico State Storm 4 Cities, Towns; Casualties Reported : Latin America: 'Zapatista Liberation Army' says it is protesting abuses by authorities. Rebel pullbacks reported. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Israeli Troops in Gaza Wound 5 Palestinians \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Zhirinovsky Threatening to Destroy Germany, Paper Says \o7 From Reuters\f7
Ukraine to Offer Moscow a Deal on Nuclear Weapons : Disarmament: Kiev is set to send warheads to Russia as soon as it can be 'paid' with reactor fuel. By Mary Mycio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Booze Bandits' Threaten National Industry, British Pub Owners Say : Commerce: Cross-Channel trips to buy liquor, beer, wine are said to rob treasury. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
36 Missing as Ship Sinks Off Canada : Accident: Greek and Philippine crew members are lost in stormy seas nearly 1,000 miles east of Newfoundland. Lights, but no survivors, are seen. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Revelry and Tragedy Abound as the World Welcomes 1994 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Serbs Shell Sarajevo; U.N. Offices Hit \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Voices Compiled by JENNIFER BRUNDIN / Los Angeles Times
New Mayors Vow to Make Things Better in 3 Major Cities \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Human Polar Bears, Couch Spuds Hail '94 \o7 from Associated Press\f7
U.S. Fliers Believed Held by Laos at Vietnam War's End : Evidence: New data indicates as many as 41 U.S. prisoners were not released. Officially, only two Americans were known to be in custody. By Thomas W. Lippman, THE WASHINGTON POST
Thief Takes Snow Shovel as Man Clears Driveway \o7 Associated Press\f7
Stowaway on Rio-Rome Flight Dies in Cargo Bay \o7 Reuters\f7
Boy Found Dead in Montana Avalanche \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Leary Hallucinogic Drug Tests on Inmates in 1961 Reported \o7 from Reuters\f7
Rehnquist Urges Filling Vacant Judgeships \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Gallegly Wages High-Potency War Over Vitamins : Health: Legislator emerges as strong opponent of new labeling rules. He is accused of echoing industry scare tactics that FDA hopes to limit access to supplements. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tsunami Alert Stations Proposed : Tidal waves: U.S. system would rapidly relay warnings to threatened areas. Seven sites are planned from Alaska to Humboldt County. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Fire Kills Arleta Woman and 7-Year-Old Daughter By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 22 Years, Streisand Returns to Live Concerts : Music: Singer performs before 13,000 people. Michael Jackson makes a surprise appearance, along with Steven Spielberg and Michael Milken. By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Flyers Spread Message of Hate in the Valley By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hate Crimes Can Be Difficult to Prove By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secularism and Christmas
Sybil Brand Institute
Information Highway
Subsidized Housing
King Holiday
Religion and Schools
En Garde
The Natural
Art Fact
More 'Sound And Fury'
Liberty And Justice For All
Long Live The Counterculture
'Like a Beautiful Dance' : A DECADE LATER, GEARY AND FRANCIS STEP INTO OLD ROLES WITH NEW HABITS By Libby Slate, Libby Slate is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Return Of The Count By Libby Slate
It's a Living : THEIR MOTTO: Location Is Everything By Libby Slate, Libby Slate is a frequent contributor to TV Times and Calendar
Focus : The Buzz on Coffee Talk : TASTER'S CHOICE GIMMICK OF A CONTINUING COMMERCIAL WORKS By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In George Lucas' ingeniously structured 1973 American... By Kevin Thomas
SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Family Channel series puts a human touch on the animal kingdom By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Best Years of Our Lives (Disney Sunday at 10 p.m... By Kevin Thomas
No Snake in the Grass
Then There's That Other Tv Hazard: Junk Food By Daniel Q. Haney, ASSOCIATED PRESS
WITH AN EYE ON ... : Bill Bellamy takes his charm to the edge on 'MTV Jams' By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retro : The Law and Barry : AMOS BURKE IS BACK--THIS TIME ON CBS By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Conrad hosts The Best of the Wild, Wild West...
To And From 'Another World' By Nancy M. Reichardt
Not Your Average Lap Dogs By Hyungwon Kang, Los Angeles Times
Faux Ad Has Firm Fuming COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
LETTERS IN VIEW : Principles Collide Over Natural Products
LETTERS IN VIEW : Coping and Caution in an Era of Crime
The Future Looms Bright : Hope and Perseverance Give Santa Ana Woman a New Luster, and Things Are Looking Up By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ah, the Pitter-Patter of Little Feats of Electronic Parenting By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Era of Fragments By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stepping Out Against AIDS : An Annual Musical Revue by Southland Artists Will Benefit APLA's Necessities of Life Program By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Harman Says Defense Ties Still Intact : Politics: Representative says impending departure of Defense Secretary Les Aspin, a friend to her and local interests, won't undermine her Washington connections. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ed Begley Nominated to Seat on Land Panel : Parks: Riordan chooses actor to join the mountains conservancy board. Another candidate, Peter Ireland, was target of intense opposition. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Tradition Needs to Punt and Start Over
Treating the Body, Lifting the Spirit : Health care: T.H.E. Clinic, the county's largest facility specializing in care for HIV-infected women, lives up to its name--To Help Everyone. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Eye on Newts : Professor Studies How Amphibians Fared in the Fires By Penelope Moffet, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Viennese Award a High Note in Composer's Long Career By Christina V. Godbey
Struggling to Keep the Language Alive : Culture: The fight to save Yiddish books is being led by \o7 zamlers\f7 . The volunteers take seriously their job of making sure the Jewish tongue is around for future generations. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS : Her Life Is a Real Exercise in Enthusiasm By Linda Feldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
PLAYING THE WRONG TUNE : Miramax's Heavy-Handed Marketing of No. 1 (Sorta) 'Piano' Has Critics Steamed By Jane Galbraith
THE ODD COUPLING : Grumpy Geezers vs. Cantankerous Coots By Marshall Fine
A Listener Searching for the Real Tchaikovsky By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
Chairman of the Charts
HELPFUL HINTS: CMJ New Music Monthly--a new consumer... By Robert Hilburn
AND ONE MORE THING: Of all the holiday promotional items...
RAW NERVE: Nirvana's public wars of words have generally... By Steve Hochman
A Fallen Idol, Bad Meat Loaf, Live Computers: Back Into 1993's Hell By Steve Hochman
Hunky Holidays From Hollywood: Sex Symbols Light Up the Screen By Marshall Fine
Will 'Sunset' Album Be the L.A. Version? By Don Shirley
CELINE DION "The Colour of My Love" \o7 Epic\f7 * 1/2 What... By Dennis Hunt
In Brief By Heidi Siegmund
In Brief By Connie Johnson
Touching the Heart of 'Philadelphia' By Steve Hochman
In Brief By Connie Johnson
Here's a Really Novel Idea for a Bistro By Laurie Ochoa
Only 2 Mentions of Wolfgang Puck in This Column By Kathie Jenkins
ART : Love, Death and Rebirth : Titian's 'Venus and Adonis,' the Getty Museum's latest addition, is a story of an object of neglect that became an object of desire, and how its suitors brought the ailing 400-year-old canvas back to passionate life By Suzanne Muchnic, \o7 Suzann\f7 e\o7 Muchnic is The Times' art writer. \f7
Scenes From Another Lifetime : A role in Oliver Stone's movie 'Heaven and Earth' allows a journalist, whose family fled Vietnam in 1975, to relive the terror of war while discovering its contradictory legacy By Thuan Le, \o7 Thuan Le is a staff writer for The Times' Orange County edition\f7
MOVIES : The Fire This Time : Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a blistering performance in 'In the Name of the Father'--but the charismatic star plays his personal cards close to the vest By Rick Marin, \o7 Rick Marin is a free-lance writer based in New York. \f7
TELEVISION : It Hasn't All Been a Sitcom : Kelsey Grammer's hit show 'Frasier' is a comedic counterpoint to the extreme ups and downs that have marked the actor's life--events he discusses with an openness Dr. Frasier Crane couldn't help but admire By Rick Du Brow, \o7 Rick Du Brow is The Times' television writer. \f7
MOVIES : Director Is Finding Peace With 'Father' : Jim Sheridan's film isn't about the IRA; it's about a father and son who couldn't connect By Allen Barra, \o7 Allan Barra writes about the arts for Newsday and the Village Voice. \f7
JAZZ : Benny Green Stretches His Fingers : The 30-year-old piano phenom is disbanding his trio after its current tour, but it's not because he's dissatisfied with his bandmates By Zan Stewart, \o7 Zan Stewart writes about jazz for Calendar. \f7
POP MUSIC : A Match Made in Grammy Heaven : Whitney Houston's smash 'I Will Always Love You' has everything that sways voting members--it's well-crafted, anthemic and was a huge radio hit--making the superstar the front-runner for the 36th annual awards By Paul Grein, \o7 Paul Grein, a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer based in Los Angeles, has been forecasting the Grammys for Calendar since 1981\f7
That Old-Time Bad Religion : Have the independent-minded punks joined the corporate Establishment? No way, they say By Steve Hochman, \o7 Steve Hochman writes about pop music for Calendar\f7
BUSINESS
O.C. Climb From Recession Is Creaky, Slow By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Don't Worry! It's Just a New Era By James Flanagan
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Riding the Recovery By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : YEAR-END SPECIAL
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Stocks' Slow Grind to New Highs
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : THE TOP BUSINESS STORIES OF 1993 By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : State May Finally See a Recovery : But L.A. and Orange Counties Could Still Lag, Economists Say By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Telecom, Gold Among Heat-Retaining Stocks : Best-worst: Many concepts captivated investors for a time. Some, however, managed to keep their allure until the end. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : 4 Strategies for the New Year : Veteran Money Managers Share Investment Recommendations By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : An Economic Yearbook
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : The Biz Quiz By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : Tracking the Changes: The Ins and Outs for '94 : Update: How the fickle favor of finance has shifted, gadget-wise and personality-wise. By Donna K. H. Walters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : BUSINESS PULSE / JOHN BRENNAN : No. 1 Concern of Voters: Deficit?--No, It's Jobs By John Brennan, JOHN BRENNAN \o7 is director of The Los Angeles Times Poll. \f7
'93/'94 Year-End Review and Outlook : A Top-10 Guide Through the Flood of Business Books By Margaret Langstaff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Langstaff is a contributing editor to Publishers Weekly
Sluggish 1994, Then Modest Growth
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure: Trends of the '90s
OB Tech Is Sold to Utah-Based Maker of Medical Devices
Brady Named V.P., Manager at Mariners Bank
* Greg Allard has been appointed director of franchise...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Notes about your surroundings
Native Americans Fight to Preserve Sanctity of Sacred Lands : The West: U.S. land managers unsure how to reconcile religious and cultural rights with pressure for public recreation, mining and logging. By Patrick Dawson, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Valley Obituaries
Fire Kills Arleta Woman, Daughter By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Tries to Make a Difference on Streets Where Sister Was Slain : Oakland: Deborah Williams was killed as crowd cheered. Survivors want to rescue drug addicts. By Michelle Locke, ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCI Loss of Medical Dean Leaves a Gap : * His Successor Must Work to Bring More Women Into Top Posts at the Medical College
Anaheim Should Hold Line on Rams : * NFL Team Is Important, but Don't Give the Store Away
Have a Heart--Build a Toll Road Bypass : Motorists Deserve a Way Around Newport Coast Drive Collection Booth Congestion
In Trying Times for Charities, Eliminating Waste Is Crucial : $4 Million Unwisely Donated to 3 Area Groups Could Have Helped Many
An Added Perspective on the Valley
Gun Violence Is Out of Control : A Single Day's News Provides Ample Reasons for Tougher Restrictions
Mr. Clinton Goes to Canoga Park: Notes on a Presidential Visit : Thanks to the luck of the draw, an aerospace engineer wins the right to wait hours for the chief executive's address to Rocketdyne workers on the future of their industry. By Kenneth R. Janowski, \o7 Kenneth R. Janowski is an engineer at Rocketdyne. Clinton's visit to the Rocketdyne plant was Dec. 4. \f7
Games People Shouldn't Play : Rating violent video games 'adults only' misses the point. Many of these electronic toys encourage behaviors unbecoming a civilized human being of any age. By Janet Bernson-parmenter, \o7 Janet Bernson-Parmenter is a free-lance writer who lives in Van Nuys. and \f7
* FAMILY SECRET: Cocaine abuse in middle-class and...
Some Reasons for Hope and Good Cheer in the New Year By Bill Boyarsky
Can You Tell Who's Older? : New Year's Day: First baby of 1994 debuts one second after midnight. 'They planned that one,' nurse at a rival hospital says with a laugh. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injuries From New Year's Eve Gunfire Decline : Crime: Five people are wounded in L.A. County, and two in the city, including a 3-year-old who was in his mother's arms. By Sonia Nazario, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
RAND Seeks to Be the Thoughtful Think Tank : Research: Company tries to polish its image. A long-stalled expansion plan may hinge on the effort's success. By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Saved From Fiery Pileup : Rescue: L.A. County fire captain en route to work frees a trapped victim from a flaming freeway wreck. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Cops and Robbers' Ends in Boy's Death
A Love Etched in Stone : Injured Man Stranded in Canyon Carves Message to Wife on Boulder By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discover the Joys of an Intimate, Lost Art: Letter Writing By Dana Parsons, \o7 Dana Parsons' column appears Wednesday, Friday and Sunday\f7
Child-Support Offices Losing Public Support : Bureaucracy: Agencies treat paying parents like criminals but fail to collect from 'deadbeat dads,' critics say. Officials blame a sharp increase in caseloads but admit changes may be necessary. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A LOOK AHEAD: Old troubles persist, new opportunities await : Bold Forecast for '94? It'll Be 365 Days Long By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nebraska Fans Join at Pub to Cheer--Then Mourn By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Body of Man, Apparent Suicide, Found in Newport Beach Street By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 90, Santa Ana Woman Still Takes Time to See Roses By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safeguarding Your Child : Rules for Living in a Dangerous World
Harman Defends Her Ties to Defense : Politics: She says impending departure of Defense Secretary Les Aspin, a friend to her and South Bay interests, won't undermine her Washington connections. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping an Eye on Newts : Natural Sciences Professor Studies How Amphibians Fared in Malibu's Fires By Penelope Moffet, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port to Close Japan Office, Hire Marketing Firm Instead By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Centinela Adobe will hold its annual open house today...
To be environmentally correct, trees must be clean, green and recycled. By Jeff Carmona, With Staff Reports
Idea Whose Time Has Come: Home, Suite Home : Lifestyle: Work-from-home gurus lead a groundswell of 30 million who commute from bedroom to office. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grading of Historic Parkland in Santa Susanas Is Investigated : Archeology: Five-acre site linked to a Chumash village and a stagecoach route is bulldozed. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPILLOVER : THE FUTURE : McGrath Leak Reveals Holes in Response Efforts By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates Already Are Gearing Up for Primary : Politics: Leaders of both parties agree that outcome of June races may hinge on voter satisfaction with President Clinton and Gov. Pete Wilson. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPILLOVER : THE PAST : Development, Disasters Take Wetlands Toll By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gallegly Is Key Foe of FDA's Vitamin Rules : Simi Valley: The GOP congressman has emerged as leader of effort to minimize new labeling requirements. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Well Do You Remember 1??3 By John M. Glionna, Times Staff Writer
Lancaster May Get Tough With Vendors Who Converge Near Campuses : Regulations: School officials' complaints spur the City Council to review policies governing those selling from sidewalks. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Charged in Rape, Kidnaping
Reseda Blaze Damages 2 Buildings
Man Charged in Freeway Death
VENTURA : Baby, Slow to Make Arrival, Is 1st for 1994 By Sara Catania
SANTA PAULA : Pilot Who Crashed Drowned, Coroner Says By Fred Alvarez
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Arrested in Rape, Battery of Party-Goer By Fred Alvarez
COUNTYWIDE FOCUS : THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered for Robber of Bookstore By Patrick Mccartney
Coyote Conflict : Adaptable Predator and Man Continue to Clash
Obituary
Grading of Parkland in Santa Susanas Is Investigated : Archeology: Five-acre site linked to a Chumash village and a historic stagecoach route is bulldozed. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapel in Use Nonstop at Church of Perpetual Prayer : Rites: The tradition has been kept alive by the Pico Rivera congregation for 35 years. The parishioners take turns praying for others and for world peace. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Assembly Plant Vote Tests Labor Rights in Mexico : Factories: Historic Dec. 15 worker election at Tijuana \o7 maquiladora\f7 goes the company's way. But for the first time in 13 years, a rival union takes part. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
The End of the Age of Euphemism : The Graphic Quality of Daily Life By Neal Gabler, \o7 Neal Gabler, author of "An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood" (Anchor/Doubleday), is now working on a book about columnist Walter Winchel\f7
Are We Headed for a Great Political Crack-Up? By William Schneider, \o7 William Schneider, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a political analyst on CNN\f7
In Post-Cold War Era, It's Free World That's Shifting : Diplomacy: Relationships that were alliances of convenience in the fight against the Soviet Union are now being re-evaluated. By Walter Russell Mead, \o7 Walter Russell Mead, a contributing editor to Opinion, is the author of "Mortal Splendor: The American Empire in Transition" (Houghton Mifflin). He is now writing a book about U.S. foreign policy\f7
1994--A Year of Hot Spots and Fragmenting Countries : Nations: Is the cycle of the spread of democracy around the globe just about over? Can these new governments fulfill their citizens' expectations? By Robin Wright, \o7 Robin Wright covers global affairs for The Times and is the co-author, with Doyle McManus, of "Flashpoints" (Knopf)\f7
But Is the Information Superhighway a Highway? : Economy: Businesses are betting big money by laying new cable--which could be obsolete before it's used. Maybe it's an information ocean. By Charles R. Morris, \o7 Charles R. Morris, a Wall Street consultant, is the author of "Computer Wars: How the West Can Win in a Post-IBM World" (Times Books)\f7
Excerpts From the Diary of a Simple Filmmaker By Bruce Mccall, \o7 Bruce McCall is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker\f7
Los Angeles Times INTERVIEW : James Woolsey : The Intelligence Director Seeking to Define a New Role for the CIA By Jim Mann, \o7 Jim Mann covers national security for The Times\f7
Foul Forecast for a 4-Decade-Old Freeway Plan : Foe of Interstate 710 extension will assume key post in U.S. highway agency
Monthly Report
The Treasure of Sewage
Creativity in the War on Crime : Gifts-for-guns exchange collects more than 700 firearms in New York
Doctors Do Not Always Know Best : Cesareans: Too many women are being forced to give birth surgically without cause. By Lori B. Andrews, \o7 Lori B. Andrews is a visiting professor of law at Chicago-Kent College of Law\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE HOLOCAUST : When Will Jews Let It Rest? : 'Schindler's List' sanctifies an amoral war profiteer; this is the last straw in the obsession with victimization. By Eli Hecht, \o7 Rabbi Eli Hecht is past president of the Rabbinical Council of California\f7
COLUMN LEFT / HARRY BERNSTEIN : It's a Fine Line Between Profit and Greed : Anti-labor laws, hard-nosed employers and a President lukewarm to labor conspires against workers. By Harry Bernstein, \o7 Harry Bernstein was for many years The Times' labor writer\f7
When Perception Is Reality: Blurring Public and Private Sectors : City: Mayor Riordan is right to bring in new voices to advise his Administration. But even the appearance of conflict of interest must be avoided. By Xandra Kayden, \o7 Xandra Kayden, a visiting scholar at the Center for Politics and Economics at the Claremont Colleges, is the author of "Surviving Power" (Free Press)\f7
REAL ESTATE
Burglary Can Leave Emotional Scars : Anger, Fear May Be More Damaging Than Material Loss By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Davis is free-lance writer who lives in Orange\f7
Arts Czar Has Capital Idea By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Anderson-Goldsworthy Family : During the Coming Months, We'll Chronicle Their Trials by Fire as They Struggle to Rebuild Their Home and Lives By Stephanie O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 O'Neill is a Los Angeles free\f7 -\o7 lance writer\f7
Your Mortgage : Fed Gives Buyers Access to Their Appraisals By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Distributed by the Washington Post Writers Group\f7
When Are Renters Entitled to Grace Period? Special to The Times; \o7 This column is prepared by Project Sentinel, a rental housing mediation service in Sunnyvale, Calif\f7
SPORTS
Final Mistake Ruins Bruins : Wisconsin Gets Its First Rose Bowl Victory, 21-16 By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1993 : An Emotional, Mystifying Year Touched by Tragedy By Mark Herrmann, NEWSDAY
Believe It or Not, Jones Saved Money Paying Aikman $50 Million By Chris Mortensen, THE SPORTING NEWS
Notre Dame Does Its Part, Then Awaits Its Fate, 24-21 : Cotton Bowl: Field goal with 2:17 play lifts the Irish in rematch with Texas A&M. Outcome of later games will determine whether victory is enough to regain top spot in poll. From Associated Press
Recalling Sports Deaths of 1993 By Mark Herrmann, NEWSDAY
Soothsayers Take a Shot at Norway Olympics By Doug Mellgren, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers Pounce on Ducks By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Kings, It's a KO in Toronto : Hockey: They take the offensive, not only fighting but also scoring often to defeat Maple Leafs, 7-4. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Norway, Dry Humor Is the Safest By Thomas Bonk
Spotlight / Saturday's Bowl Games At A Glance : Faust's Football Compiled by Elliott Almond
Simon Helps Mater Dei Top Los Alamitos By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Resolutions Waiting to Be Broken By Mark Heisler
NHL ROUNDUP : Nicholls Has Three Goals in Devil Victory From Associated Press
SANTA ANITA : Cross, McCarron Happy to Be Barking Up the Wrong Tree By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mike Smith Gets Off to a Fast Start at Calder From Associated Press
Nightmare Becomes Dream : Orange Bowl: After years of being haunted by missed kicks in big games, Florida State finally is the beneficiary in 18-16 victory over Nebraska. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Red Hearts Orange Crushed By Mike Downey
ROSE BOWL / WISCONSIN BADGERS 21, UCLA BRUINS 16 : Badgers Love Home Cookin' : Wisconsin Eats Up UCLA's Turnovers and Holds On, 21-16 By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, 'Rubes' Play With Own Dice By Jim Murray
Raiders' Playoff Chances Are Varied and Confusing : Pro football: But this much is certain--a victory over the Denver Broncos today at Coliseum would ensure postseason play for Los Angeles. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In End for Rams, Loss Could Be Win : Pro football: A victory by the Chicago Bears today would give Los Angeles a chance at getting the top pick in the draft. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Stakes Its 41-7 Claim to a Higher Ranking : Sugar Bowl: Gators deal West Virginia its first defeat and figure they're at least No. 2 in their own state. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Rallies for Victory, Then Awaits Its Fate in the Polls : Cotton Bowl: Holtz says Irish have rightful claim to the national title after they beat Texas A&M, 24-21, on a field goal by Pendergast with 2:17 to play. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROSE BOWL / WISCONSIN BADGERS 21, UCLA BRUINS 16 : Pasadena Is Their Pasture : Cheeseheads Ham It Up and Make Wisconsin Really Feel at Home as Cowed Bruins Give Them Reasons to Cheer by the Bucketful By Mike Kupper, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
ROSE BOWL / WISCONSIN BADGERS 21, UCLA BRUINS 16 : Badger Tailback Rotation Leaves Bruins Seeing Red : Wisconsin: Moss and Fletcher aren't particularly big, but their effort--as always--is huge. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asleep in Seattle : For First Time in Four Years, Husky Fans Greet New Year's With a Yawn By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROSE BOWL / WISCONSIN BADGERS 21, UCLA BRUINS 16 : To Err Is Bruin
ROSE BOWL / WISCONSIN BADGERS 21, UCLA BRUINS 16 : On This Day, Nation's Best Are the Worst : Turnovers: UCLA led the country in takeaway ratio before running into a Badger-like defense. By Bob Wolf, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROSE BOWL / WISCONSIN BADGERS 21, UCLA BRUINS 16 : Bruins Have One of Those (Awful) Days : UCLA: Turnovers, penalties and mistakes in general prove too much to overcome against Wisconsin. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paterno Draws on Instinct, Penn State Pulls Away : Citrus: Touchdowns at end of first half and start of second prove too much for Tennessee as Nittany Lions win, 31-13. Dropped passes hurt Shuler. By John Cherwa, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
HALL OF FAME BOWL : Michigan Goes Out in Style--Wheatley, Too? From Associated Press
Words Desert Miami as Arizona Romps : Fiesta Bowl: Embarrassed Hurricanes are limited to 35 yards rushing and never get past the Wildcats' 40. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
CARQUEST BOWL : Foley Has Record Day for Boston College, 31-13 From Associated Press
Bentley Lays a Seminole Jinx to Rest : Orange Bowl: The freshman kicker's winning field goal overshadows legacy of missed kicks by Florida State. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPEEDSKATING : Blair Pushes Herself to Two Records By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Swim Mark Set by Russia's Popov From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF / DAN HAFNER : Love Is Hoping for a Major Improvement By Dan Hafner
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : De La Hoya: Still Good as Gold or Showing True Colors? By Tim Kawakami
1993: The Year in Review. The Mighty Ducks Steal the Show : Ducks: Diamond in a Rough Year By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Veteran Receiver Looking for Direction : Football: Ellard wondering what course his career and the team will make after this season. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics: It's Just Another Beauty Pageant By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Second Coming of Kareem? : Abdul-Jabbar Jr. May Never Match His Father's Accomplishments, but Dad Takes Pride in His Son's Improvement in Classroom By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Face of Fitness : Contestants Say It Will Take Brawn and Beauty to Muscle Their Way to Fame and Fortune By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TEN WHO MADE AN IMPACT : They Provided the Thrills in Record Numbers By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yerman to Attend Nevada By Paige A. Leech
Consequences of Ker Story Hit Home By John Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POTPOURRI '93 : A Tip of the Cap to Coaches Sage and Athletes Brave By John Ortega
Faith Baptist's Shattering Experience By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Wouldn't Let Moorpark Settle for Less By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sams' Gumshoe Tale Turned Sticky By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Being Unprofessional, She Gained an Exclusive Reward By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twenty in the News : Orange County Sports Scene, From Everett to Mistri and a Whole Lot In Between By Mike Penner
MAGAZINE
UNEASY STREET : When the Giving Gets Tough, the Homeless Are. . .Still Homeless By Patt Morrison
STATE OF MIND : That Old-Time Religion By R. Daniel Foster
THE BIZ : Sincerely, (Fill In the Blank) By Lauren Lipton
CLOSE-UP : The Flamenco King By Martin Booe
L.a. Speak By Jennie Nash
Style : Fashion : World Wardrobe By Mary Rourke
STYLE : INTERIORS : Moroccan Mirage By Susan Heeger
STYLE : GARDENS : Calm & Cool By Susan Heeger
FIRST AND FOREMOST : For Sophisticated and Authentic Trattoria Cooking, Primi Is Second Fiddle to None By S. Irene Virbila, \o7 With this issue, S. Irene Virbila, who has written guest reviews for the magazine, assumes the post of restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times. A former cook and restaurant owner, Virbila has written widely on food and wine for international publications and is the author of several books on food. She will write reviews in alternate issues of the magazine through mid-February, then appear on a weekly basis\f7
The Wine List By Dan Berger
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Hit Man : The Critics Howl, the Tickets Sell and the Maestro Just Keeps Going (and Going and Going). By Margy Rochlin., \o7 Margy Rochlin is a contributing editor for the magazine. Her last story was a profile of MTV's Tabitha Soren. \f7
The Dark Winter of Helmut Kohl : His Star Tarnished, Germany's Hero of Reunification Faces A Wall of Problems By Tyler Marshall, \o7 Tyler Marshall is The Times' Berlin Bureau chief. \f7
IN DEFENSE OF: : Getting Drunk : A Spirited Imbiber Speaks Up for the Pleasure of Alcohol, Which he Argues is Too Often the Scapegoat for Societal Ills. By Coleman Andrews, \o7 Colman Andrews is editor of Traveling in Style, The Times' travel magazine, and author of "Catalan Cuisine" (Atheneum/Collier Books) and "Everything on the Table: Plain Talk About Food and Wine" (Bantam). \f7
TRAVEL
STRESS-REDUCING SPOTS : UNWINDING IN A ROMAN SPA ON BOARD THE NORWAY : Two Ways to Rejuvenate, Caribbean-Style-in a Cruise Ship Mega-Spa or at a Tranquil Island Resort By Barbara Schuler, NEWSDAY
STRESS-REDUCING SPOTS : Two Ways to Rejuvenate, Caribbean-Style-in a Cruise Ship Mega-Spa or at a Tranquil Island Resort : SAMPLING RETREATS ON ST. LUCIA, ST. MAARTEN AND JAMAICA By Rachel Jackson Christmas
A Short but Heartfelt List of Pet Peeves from the Road : Complaints: From missing washcloths to noisy airports, things that could be improved. By James T. Yenckel, WASHINGTON POST
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs By Mary Frances Smith
News, Tips & Bargains : The Sonoma Valley Way to Save
The Emerging Face of Crazy Horse
News, Tips & Bargains : Beat the Crowds--Get Your Passport Now
News, Tips & Bargains : The Private Life of Noel Coward
News, Tips & Bargains : Proclamation on Display
Weekend Escape: Cabo San Lucas : Econo-Dive : This Scuba Aficionado Took Advantage of a Baja California Dive Package for a Three-Day Vacation That Didn't Cost Much More Than Some Local Trips By David Haldane, \f7 and TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Haldane writes for The Times' Orange County Edition Metro section.
Southland's No. 1 Rock Star, at Agua Dulce By John Mckinney
Champagne and Keelhauls for Another Year on the High Seas By Shirley Slater and Harry Basch
Backpack & Budget : Cheap Sleeps Across the Continent By Lucy Izon
Clubs for Seniors Who Want Travel Companions By Hank Kovell
Gear & Gadgets : A Roundup of the Year's Best 'Must-Have' Travel Products By Judi Dash
Just the Two of You By Eileen Ogintz
Travel Advisory : Tour Bus Attacks Renew in Egypt By Edward Wright, \o7 Wright is a former assistant foreign editor at The Times. His column appears monthly. \f7
My Best Shot
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