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What happened on January 04, 1994
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Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO
RELATIONSHIPS : Travelers' Checks : From Seeing the Same Movies to Phoning Daily, O.C. Couples Deal With Being Apart JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Not All Sugar and Spice : Sports: High school senior Dana Ziegert, 17, is redefining what girls are made of, first by competing on the boys wrestling team and then being voted homecoming queen. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 TERESA WATANABE
PERSONAL HEALTH : Information Is Good Medicine KATHLEEN DOHENY
Irish Premier Ignites New Controversy on N. Ireland : Britain: Reynolds' call for 'demilitarization' prompts charges that he supports concessions to separatists. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accord Reportedly Near on N. Korea Nuclear Inspection : Diplomacy: Washington says 'a few wrinkles' remain. Pyongyang must still work out terms of visits with international agency. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Victories on Many Battlefronts : Medicine: Political wrestling over health-care reform may hog the headlines, but the year should also bring breakthroughs on several drugs and diseases. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Tourists Find Themselves in Center of Unrest From Reuters
East Coast Braces for New Snow-Laden Storm From Associated Press
PERSONAL HEALTH : Big Fights for '94
'Time for Younger People,' Retiring Lawmaker Says Associated Press
FAA Had Data on Jet Wake Dangers in '91 JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : City Council Makes Controversial Pick From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Children Solicit Funds for Parents' Funeral Reuters
White House to Seek Gun Dealer Fee of $600 RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : Icebound Dolphins May Have Got Free From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Littlest Laborers Find Ally : Despite foreign boycott threats, India's government has been slow to stop exploitation. So one private agency helps children help themselves through sidewalk schools and makeshift unions. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Delay Expected in Release of Clinton Business Files From Associated Press
Boy Found Safe With Man Involved in Earlier Case EDWARD J. BOYER and MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
France Seeks Ban on Artificial Impregnation of Older Women WILLIAM DROZDIAK, THE WASHINGTON POST
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 MICHAEL PARKS
Packwood Takes Tense Tour of Home Turf : Ethics: The Oregon Republican hears angry, heartfelt pleas to resign over sexual harassment charges. He says he's entitled to a fair hearing. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India-Pakistan Talks on Kashmir End With No Progress : Asia: The debacle reinforces doubts the countries' leaders are strong enough domestically to take initiatives to ease the dispute. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stars, Stripes--and Soccer? World Cup Fans Cry Foul : Yes, the Earth's most revered sport is coming to a country that shuns it. The reasons add up to billions. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toll Tops 100 in Mexico Rebellion : Latin America: Fighting continues between army and Indian guerrillas, who have abandoned several towns they captured. President calls for an end to violence. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Hesitant on Radiation Test Liability : Science: Clinton aide is careful not to concede guilt of government. Cold War experiments involved 800 people. PAUL RICHTER and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Review : THE YEAR GONE BY : A bloody showdown ended a rebellion by lawmakers in Russia; Israel and the PLO signed a historic framework for peace; South Africa officially abolished apartheid, and the Balkans remained convulsed by civil war. . . . Compiled from Times staff and wire reports by CRAIG FISHER
It Turned Out to Be a Green Christmas for Florida Family Associated Press
15 Die in Sarajevo as Fierce Shelling Shatters a Brief Lull in Fighting From Associated Press
Meetings Begin on Possible Merger of Federated, Macy : Finance: Combined firm would create nation's largest department store chain, intensify state's competition. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Fatal Bomb Suspects Held Without Bail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Catalyst in N.Y. Gun Buybacks Coming to L.A. From Reuters
State Park Closed After Cougar Menaces Bikers : Wildlife: Closure is the second in four months because of an encounter with a mountain lion. Trackers are trying to find and kill or remove it. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Take Quick Aim at Crime : Legislature: The 1994 season opens with bills in both houses calling for life imprisonment for those convicted of a third violent felony. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hydraulic Failure Reported in Crash Associated Press
President Delivers Health Care Pep Talk : Legislation: The GOP opposition has stiffened. Clinton makes it clear to advisers that his reform proposal will be the top priority of 1994. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 'Poops' Scoop : The frank, politely illustrated book, which sold out quickly at a Brea store, is intended for children who are toilet-training. But it has become unexpectedly popular with adults too. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garbage Cans Teach a Hard Lesson in City Hall Politics : Bureaucracy: Catherine Bump offered the low bid and jobs for a riot-torn area. Then she ran into the lobbyists. TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lobbyists Sue U.S. Over Ban on Deductions From Associated Press
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 RONE TEMPEST
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 TYLER MARSHALL
State Has Rare Success: Income Equals Spending DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 BOB DROGIN
Jet Taxied on Pavement for Small Planes DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politics : High Turnover in Congress Seen as Many Head for Exits WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gary, Ind., Blames Drugs, Guns for Title of U.S. Murder Capital Reuters
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 MARY WILLIAMS WALSH
Rioting Inmates Set Fire to Venezuela Prison; 100 Killed From Associated Press
Battles Rock Afghan Capital for Third Day : Revolt: The government claims it has beaten off coup attempt by former Communist leaders and disaffected premier. But fighting continues. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Shared Success : As Chaumanix Dutton studies, a supportive community prays. Her success at a private school 3,000 miles away provides inspiration back home. GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Government : Airport Scandal Hangs Over New Atlanta Mayor : Bill Campbell begins his first term just as jury selection begins in a corruption trial. He is implicated in bribe-taking to aid minority contracts. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 JUANITA DARLING
Judge Likes Defendants to Write Their Wrongs Associated Press
Marines Make Lawyer a Captain, Admit Racism in His '89 Dismissal From Associated Press
FAA Knew of 757 Wake Danger : Aviation: Tests in 1991 showed airliner produced severe turbulence but no public warning was issued until after O.C. crash. JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 CHARLES WALLACE
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 MICHAEL PARKS
PASSINGS : A look back at some of the world figures who died in 1993: Times researcher JANET LUNDBLAD
Some 1994 Dates to Watch Times staff
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 CHRISTINE COURTNEY
Speaking Of: Families Times researcher ANN GRIFFITH
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 SCOTT KRAFT and WILLIAM TUOHY
The End of an Era at Union Station DEBORAH SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : Does Hair Treatment Affect the Unborn? KATHLEEN DOHENY
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 WILLIAM R. LONG
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG
BOOK REVIEW / ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE : It's a Large World, After All--One Both Foreign and Familiar : GROWING UP ASIAN-AMERICAN: An Anthology, edited by Maria Hong (William Morrow, $22, 416 pages) : CHARLIE CHAN IS DEAD: An Anthology of Contemporary Asian-American Fiction, edited by Jessica Hagedorn (Penguin, $14, 569 pages) VERONICA CHAMBERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 RICHARD BOUDREAUX
Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994 DEAN\f7 E. MURPHY
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Singles Book Passage for a Night at Rick's KATHRYN BOLD
BUSINESS
Making Reality Out of Images : Tiny RKS Design Turns Ideas Into Attractive, Workable, Consumer-Friendly Products PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Protection Sought for Partnership's Santa Ana Building
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Manufacturing Growth Continues : Economy: Plants were busier for third straight month, key industry group says. Two million more jobs expected in '94. From Reuters
Retail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American Pacific State Bank's Profit Falls 26%
Company Town AMY HARMON
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advanced Compression in Indian Telephone Deal
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COMPANY TOWN : Sony Fills New-Technologies Post
Matthews Studio Posts Loss of $1.04 Million
Technology Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
COMPANY TOWN : Eyes on Viacom as Paramount War Revives ALAN CITRON and JAMES BATES
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mexican Uprising Helps Push Bolsa Down 100 Points From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields Jump; Gold, Silver Gain From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bond, Stock Prices Fall; Silver Soars From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Costs, Revenues Are Being Trimmed at GTE Jack Searles
Galperin Misses Target on MLS
Valley-Area Stocks Didn't Keep Pace With Key Indexes in 1993 : Prices: Index shows 6.5% increase for 105 local companies. But Nasdaq composite figure rose 14.8%. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eisner Earns $203 Million but No Bonus : Executives: The Disney chairman's compensation is a record for the CEO of a public company. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Travel Agent' Ruse Reaps Discounts : Tourism: People without training are obtaining credentials to qualify for the lower fares. State says policing is up to the travel industry. From Associated Press
Program Has American Rocket Co. Aiming High Again Jack Searles
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seers Use Stars, Stats to Divine O.C. Future JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Stern's Gross Special Tops Pay-TV Grosses JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRTIER
High Railroad Rates Cited as Shipments End Jack Searles
O.C. Firm Forging Hungarian Ties SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Be Aware of Pros, Cons Before Buying a Rental to Live in Ron Galperin
Technology Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Economist Vs. Astrologer
Great Western to Lay Off Most Homefed Employees : Banking: Company may release two-thirds of payroll it inherited when it acquired failed thrift. It is also closing 70 branch offices. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It May Take a Real Judge to Settle This Matter : Courts: Workers' compensation judges are now officially 'referees.' The title change has sparked an uproar and a move to overturn it. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : Sunsoft to Create Nintendo, Sega Games Based on Popular Comic Book Heroes Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Chain Sells 4 Restaurants to Investment Group Jack Searles
Rocketdyne's Skies May Get Crowded : Aerospace: Rockwell unit may face competition as Aerojet agrees to market high-performance Russian rocket engines for satellite launches. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great Western to Lay Off Most Homefed Employees : Banking: Company may release two-thirds of payroll it inherited when it acquired failed thrift. It is also closing 70 branch offices. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Mortal Kombat for Video Game Crown : Entertainment: Nintendo officials are likely to find out next week that holiday sales have given the title to rival Sega. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Procter & Gamble Plant Manager Resigns Jack Searles
Flexible Sick-Leave Policies Can Benefit Companies : Labor: Liberal rules may save money but can be unfair. Some firms give workers a set number of days off for all purposes. From Reuters
NLRB Accuses Thrifty of Labor Law Violations : Workers: Complaint alleges that the drugstore chain illegally implemented a program to force pharmacists into management positions. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Sponsorship Game : Companies Pay Millions for the Chance to Be an Event's 'Official' Brand BRUCE HOROVITZ
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
2,500 Fellow Officers at Funeral for Ganz : Slaying: Governor, Manhattan Beach chief pay tribute to policeman shot by motorist. Sister says victim's happiest days were those that led him to a career in law enforcement. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Coast Guard Group Proud of Rescues J.E. MITCHELL
Homecoming Queen, 17, Is Just One of the Guys : Newbury Park: Senior Dana Ziegert, the only girl on the wrestling team, wears a crown of respect from her peers. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
8 Injured by Yule Tree Fire
MOORPARK : Library Expansion Plan to Be Reviewed JAMES MAIELLA JR.
THOUSAND OAKS : Bank Robber Gets 2 1/2-Year Sentence PATRICK McCARTNEY
Countywide : Smart-Street Forums Will be Rescheduled
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : TARZANA : A Tough New Life for Bulgarian Emigre SCOTT GLOVER
FULLERTON : Recall Group Says Signatures Sufficient WILLSON CUMMER
Suspicious Tanker Cars to Be Searched
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : CANOGA PARK : Bolivians' Dreams Change in New Home GEOFFREY MOHAN
OK Sought on Report for Hospital Project TINA DAUNT
Legalization, No; Policy Overhaul, Yes : Calls by Orange County judge for a critical study of drug laws gain influential support
FILLMORE : 2 Men Fatally Burned After Car Flips Over MATTHEW MOSK
Proposal to Rename Historic Street Creates Hot Debate : Moorpark: The City Council will consider a plan to change Peach Hill Road to Mesa Verde Drive to match that of a new school to open next fall. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : BURBANK : Businessman Calls the Area 'Strategic' ED BOND
Recorder's Office Administrator to Be Reassigned : Government: The transfer of Nancy Smith would be the first action in a 2-month investigation of sexual harassment and physical abuse allegations in the office. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law Gives Cities a Voice in County Air Quality Issues : Environment: The Board of Supervisors, which currently heads the pollution control district, is scheduled to address the matter today. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Palma : Council to Consider Limiting Garage Sales
Gun, Nuclear Threats
IRS Payments
Weather Report
PORT HUENEME : Group to Discuss Police Tax Measure PATRICK McCARTNEY
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : CANOGA PARK : Family Waits for Dream to Take Flight REBECCA BRYANT
The World Is Smaller Than We Think : Society: A new movie revives the hypothesis of the ultimate link between any two people. LEONARD R. SUSSMAN, Leonard R. Sussman is senior scholar of Freedom House, which monitors political rights and liberties worldwide. His latest book is "The Culture of Freedom--The Small World of Fulbright Scholars" (Roman & Littlefield, 1992.)
Vitamin Makers Can Swallow New Rules : Federal requirement of scientific proof of benefits will help validate the industry
Freeway Link Draws Praise for Reducing Street Traffic : Transportation: A study shows a sharp reduction in congestion on Simi Valley's busiest roadways as more drivers use the 2.2-mile connector to Moorpark. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Council to Consider $250 Donation Limit LESLIE EARNEST
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : GLENDALE : Restaurant Owner Made the Right Move TOMMY LI
Tape Surfaces in Shooting of Deputy : Inquiry: The district attorney's office is reviewing video footage, but the camera did not catch the fatal incident, sources say. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Pleads Not Guilty in Bribery Case GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : RESEDA : Bay Area Transplant Uneasy in New Home JILL LEOVY
MOORPARK : Mosquito Abatement Board Seeks Member JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : Newcomers Arrive on Wave of Hope
NEWBURY PARK : Limousine Driver Arrested in Theft MATTHEW MOSK
TUSTIN : Helping Kids in Families Hit by AIDS BERT ELJERA
Lifting 2,800 Eggs Leads to Lawsuit : Court: Plaintiff claims helping hoist a big pot in the Orange County Jail's kitchen resulted in a back injury. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Woman Finds Racist Flyer in Soda Pack MATTHEW MOSK
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Wife Who Tried to Help Inmate Escape Is Arrested : Crime: Brenda Page altered her identification and planned to give husband a set of men's clothes. It is the first such attempt at the facility. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
FULLERTON : Judge Rules City's Utility Tax Legal WILLSON CUMMER
Retired Developer to Join Wilson Cabinet
IRVINE : Award Given Head of Mardan Center SHELBY GRAD
Putting Christmas Trees to Good Use
Countywide : Ranchers May Apply for Reseeding Grants
Gash Found in Aging Pipeline Near the Site of McGrath Spill : Investigation: Officials say discovering the 18-inch seam tear brings them no closer to pinpointing the cause of the 84,000-gallon oil leak. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vandals Wreak Havoc in Schools HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dana Point : Suit Seeks $120,000 in Hotel Bed Taxes LEN HALL
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Homeless Man Says He Has Found Hope JEFF SCHNAUFER
A Cynical '93, but Was Verdict Guilty? : And so I offer Will's error as evidence that 1993, for all its trials and tribulations, really wasn't as bad as you thought. SCOTT HARRIS
Annenberg Gift to Schools
IRVINE : Swan Again Named Water District Chief SHELBY GRAD
Late-Night Shops Could Wake Up to New Controls ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County and Irvine Co. May Settle Suit Over Easement : Land use: Dispute involves value of land seized for new freeway access ramp from John Wayne Airport. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Summer-Like Temperatures Warm County TINA DAUNT
Camarillo Couple Wins $6-Million Lotto Jackpot : Lottery: It is the fifth-largest jackpot in Ventura County. The two winners want to 'keep things as normal as possible.' J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Drop in Blood Donors Creates Serious Shortage
Obituaries
Persistent High Pressure System Bakes Southland : Weather: Glendale led U.S. cities with record highs of 89 Sunday and 87 Monday. But normal winter rainfall is still forecast. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Council Weighs Margarito Case GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Battle Over Junking Bottle Village : Landmark: The one-acre creation in Simi Valley must soon comply with new codes--or face demolition. Some try to preserve it, while others call it an eyesore. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Evidence in Computer Spy Case Disallowed : Courts: Data tapes found in a storage locker rented by accused hacker should not have been examined by prosecutors without a search warrant, judge rules. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. COUNTY : Antonovich Backs Plan for Off-Road Park in Gorman
SANTA ANA : YWCA Gets Grant for Planned Hotel
Boy, 3, Rescued From House Fire Dies in Hospital
Evidence in Espionage Case Ruled Inadmissible : Courts: Judge said computer tapes found in locker of man accused of computer-hacking crimes were illegally obtained. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
LOS ANGELES : Emotions Run High in Debate on Coyote Trapping
Hernandez's Bid for Release Denied : Courts: Judge rejects convicted socialite's request to return to home detention while awaiting his scheduled Jan. 24 sentencing. She says no evidence exists that 'he is not a flight risk.' MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Distant Harm of Salvadoran Slaughter : Repression prompts emigration, and that affects L.A.
Highway Projects in the New Year
PERSPECTIVE ON WELFARE : The Importance of Having a Real Job : Reform requires providing constructive work for those already receiving 'income' from government programs. JAMES N. ADLER, James N. Adler is a lawyer and chairman of the Los Angeles County Public Social Services Commission. and
CYPRESS : College Names Its Man, Woman of Year MIMI KO
2 Sisters Tormented by the Unknown Following Family's Disappearance : Missing: Kathleen and Christina Harrison still hope someone will find the plane carrying their parents and sibling from Utah on July 25. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Man Booked on Suspicion of Burglary MATTHEW MOSK
NEWPORT BEACH : Police Dog Dingo Dies After Surgery
Special Report: Moving to the Valley : CALABASAS : Friendliness Appeals to New Jersey Natives KURT PITZER
OAK PARK : School District Has Classes for Adults ROBIN GREENE
FULLERTON : Woman Settles Suit Against Matchmaker JON NALICK
VAN NUYS : Lyle Menendez Jurors Each Questioned by Judge
Rebirth for Laguna School : Once-Innovative Buildings Destroyed by Inferno Had Become Outdated ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making A Difference in Your Community : Library Guides Those Looking for Their Roots REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Halt Excavation at Possible Chumash Site : Remains: Deputy coroner says tooth, bone fragments found near Camarillo may be of human origin. Archeological work began after road builders made discovery. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Basketball Player Sues Over Flagrant Foul : Sports: Former Golden West College star says she is seeking $1 million because an opposing player shoved her into a wall and ended her athletic career. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Move to Free Jonathan Pollard
* Raymond Walker, Former County Tax Collector
Taxiway Too Weak for 727s, Officials Say : Airport: Snakebit Badger fans finally get to go home. Chartered jet's owner says air traffic controllers ordered plane onto the asphalt Van Nuys strip. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Past Is Passed On : After Years in Storage, Native American Artifacts Will Go on Display TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reaganomics-in-the-Tropics Falters : Latin America: Voters are rejecting economic shock treatments and rigid two-party divisions. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a political scientist who teaches at Mexican and U.S. universities. His latest book is "Utopia Unarmed: The Latin American Left After the Cold War."
Prosecutors Conclude Case in Alleged Embezzlement : Courts: Former executive director of Irvine Temporary Housing is charged with forging checks and grand theft. MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Robbed to Warn of Nuclear Attack Gets 30 Years JULIE TAMAKI
Bank Robber Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence : Crime: James McGrath stole nearly $1 million in nine heists. His mental condition prompts the judge to decline a more severe penalty. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Brawl in Cell at Courts Building Injures 3 Inmates
San Fernando Council Weighs Allegations Against Parks Chief : Investigation: Jess Margarito is accused of misappropriating more than $2,000 and falsifying official documents. He says he is the target of a vendetta. GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Pressure System Bakes the Southland : Weather: Storms are blocked to the north. Despite sunny skies and record temperatures, forecasters say chances are still good for a wet winter. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stinging Medicine : Bee Venom Treatment Given MS Victims at Valley Home JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Handyman in Fatal Shooting Surrenders DWAYNE BRAY
Burbank Schools Leader Sees Dress Code as Gang Prevention Abigail Goldman, Times staff writer
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Plan for Remote Off-Road Park Angers Racers : Recreation: Supervisor Antonovich backs proposal for facility near Kern County. Residents in Santa Clarita Valley canyons are relieved. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INGLEWOOD : Woman Who Raised Possible Kidnap Victim Interviewed
Motorists' Attacks on Officers JEAN MERL
* Jennifer Reed, Senior at Buena High School
Cities, State Sued for $10 Million in PCH Landslide JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
2,500 Police Officers Gather at Funeral Services for Ganz : Slaying: Governor, Manhattan Beach chief pay tribute to policeman shot by motorist. He is remembered for devotion to law enforcement. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing on Coyote Trap Ban Turns Emotional : Wildlife: Meeting draws residents, animal-rights activists in wake of increased sightings in West Valley. A decision is expected later this month. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
New Year's Weekend Box Office : 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Takes the Holiday DAVID J. FOX
A Journey Not Only of Sound, but of Sight : Music: The Pacific Symphony will launch a concert called 'The Planets,' which will be accompanied by photos taken via satellite. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KTLA Wears the Crown for Rose Parade Viewers : Television: Channel 5 earns a 24.1 rating, easily beating Channel 11's second-place finish of 8.7. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Lion Will Roar at LACMA : Movies: Marking MGM's 70th anniversary year, a prime batch of the studio's films will screen in a two-month, 40-film tribute starting Friday. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TV REVIEW : 'Armed' With a Message RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Putting Accent on Variety, Museums Face '90s Issues : A LOOK AHEAD: This year's exhibition sound tantalizingly diverse CATHY CURTIS
Critics Give Spielberg a Day in the Sun for 'List' : Awards: He's honored as best director by the National Society of Film Critics for his Holocaust drama, which also takes the best picture crown. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABC's Wong Finds Herself in Asia Job : Television: The Beijing reporter's meeting with her grandmother in rural China launched a search for roots and a career as well. ELISABETH GRINSPOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A.'s Successfully Serious Art Magazine Turning 5 : Publishing: Editor Gary Kornblau's bimonthly, Art issues., survives despite the volatility of the art audience. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
It's Tough to Stay Afloat in the Film-Cartoon Biz : Movies: Disney's hits prove that it can be done, but other firms lack marketing savvy and a competitive product, animators say. CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Dominguez Girls Might Have Won Too Many ERIC SHEPARD
Rams Pass on Deal to Give Everett Release : Pro football: Sources say the team now believes the quarterback can be traded for a conditional draft pick. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : These Games Have a Little of Everything BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Opens Big Lead, Holds Off CS Fullerton, 77-71 SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At 13, She's in Big Time : Kwan Has Shot at a Trip to Lillehammer RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Spending Spree Left This Crowd in Red JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Hires Stanley Part-Time From Staff and Wire Reports
UC Irvine Feels Fine After Beating Titans SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA : Jazz Wins Easily Over Mavericks Associated Press
Rams Pass on Deal That Would Give Everett His Release T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford Hires Stanley Part-Time From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football Daily Report : Raiders Associated Press
COMMENTARY : The Polls Got It Right, All Things Considered GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruzek Makes Most of His Second Chance : Pro football: His 28-yard field goal with no time left in overtime lifts Eagles over 49ers, 37-34, after penalty nullifies miss on previous play. From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Two Freshmen Brighten Lean Year in Swimming JOHN WEYLER
Times' Top 20 Basketball Polls
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Thousands Line Up for Playoff Tickets STEVE SPRINGER
NHL ROUNDUP : Graves' Goal Beats Florida, Vanbiesbrouck From Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Red Wings' Fedorov Earns Kudos for Carrying Team HELENE ELLIOTT
Chambers, Malone Help Utah to Fifth Straight Victory from the Associated Press
UCI's Mumford Takes Charge, Proves His Point JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soccer Referees Are Corrupt? Let Fans Eat Cake, Official Says SHAV GLICK
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Oilers' Ryan Has Only Fighting Words Associated Press
Wisconsin Investigates Ticket Fraud Associated Press
Keith Smith Named Player of the Year
His Masterpiece Went Unfinished at the Coliseum JIM MURRAY
Good Commits to Northern Arizona
Shell, Raiders Didn't Know the Real Score : NFL: Coach intentionally avoided hearing earlier result that put team in must-win situation against Broncos. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canyon Coach Welch Announces Resignation DANA HADDAD
Bonner Quits as Tennis Coach at Marina High
Coaches See Strong, Balanced Conference STEVE KRESAL
Canyon's Coach Welch Resigns, Citing Health DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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