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What happened on November 14, 1994
NEWS
Desperately Seeking Anyone : Single people are going to new and unusual lengths to meet people. Can you blame them? These days, it takes creativity to find the perfect partner. KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carjacker Dies in S.F. Shootout from Times Wire Services
Amid Tensions, L.A. AIDS Group Evokes Love, Anger : Health: AIDS Project L.A. deals with grief and high expectations. Improvement needed, officials concede. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation of One : Lucille Lucero, 75, is the sole survivor of her tribe, But her plan to preserve her heritgage doesn't sit well with some other Native Americans. DUANE NORIYUKI
Retrofitting Lag Blamed for Quake Freeway Toll : Roads: Engineers' panel says fast pace begun in 1989 wasn't kept up. Many projects years from completion. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans Temper Talk of Changes : Politics: After a week of boasting about a new day in Congress, GOP leaders admit many goals are out of reach. Some ideas will be blocked by Clinton, phased in or modified. MARLENE CIMONS and DOYLE MCMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SCIENCE : Rising to the Top for a New Look at an Ancient Forest : For the first time in North America, researchers will be able to study trees from above with the help of a mechanical crane. LEE DYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UPDATE : Justice Department Team Sets Precedents in Disabled Access ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaker Hopes for Encore as Houdini : Politics: Republicans are itching to oust longtime Democratic Assembly leader Willie Brown, but he is mustering all his legendary savvy to stay in power. MARK GLADSTONE and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Prophet' Clinton Garners Political Endorsement in Unlikely Place PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Who Torched Dorm to Be Executed Reuters
Jokes
Talk About Your Bad Breaks Jack Smith
Picking Over Debris From a Tidal Wave GEORGE SKELTON
Clinton, Chinese President Meet Before Summit JIM MANN and CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hunter Lives on Edge of Luck as Knife Stops Bullet Associated Press
Clinton Visit Revives Ties With Philippines After Pullout : Asia: The trip comes two years after America's bitter military exodus. Manila now focuses on development and regional relations. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 187 Sponsors Swept Up in National Whirlwind : Immigration: Callers seek help in carrying effort to other states. Some believe next step is up to Congress. PAUL FELDMAN and PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Divided by Move to Let Residents Carry Guns : Safety: Stockton weighs idea opposed by mayor, police chief. About 130,000 people could be eligible. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Analysis of a Doomed Campaign : Kathleen Brown changed issues too often and ran out of money. But even if she had made no mistakes, she faced a political master holding two aces--crime and illegal immigration. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Sweden Follows Austria, Finland With Vote to Join European Union : Scandinavia: The strong 52.2% approval comes as a surprise after pre-balloting polls showed an even split. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges Target Aging Rich in Huge Fund-Raising Drives J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birth Defects in Gulf Vets' Babies Stir Fear, Debate RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Halts Absentee Ballot Tally : Election: Allegation of voter fraud by Democrats prompts order. Feinstein-Huffington contest and two other races hang in balance. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Date Set for Man in Mother's Brutal, Gory Killing Associated Press
Shuttle Set to Return; Edwards Is Likely Landing Site From Associated Press
Stunning Blow for a Hired Gun AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Close, Personal Friend Trend : The Rich and Famous--and All Their Many, Many Pals--Are Wrecking the Meaning of the Word Frienship MARY ANN HOGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seeking Souls of O.C. Korean Americans : Religion: Pioneering pastor offers the young an alternative to tradition DOREEN CARVAJAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For a Good Time, Skip the Pizza and Avoid Rain CAROL TAVRIS and LEONORE TIEFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Students in a Lawsuit State of Mind ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / SHORT STORIES : Facing the Realities of Aging, Death : THE AFTERLIFE AND OTHER STORIES by John Updike , Alfred A. Knopf $24, 316 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Touch of Humanity : Jim Bates says he wants next year's center fund-raiser 'to reflect the social and emotional impact of fashion.' ANN CONWAY
Israeli Tourists Get Welcome in Jordan From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Border Patrol Reopens San Clemente Checkpoint From a Times staff writer
Suit Pits Teacher Against School District : Courts: Jury is now hearing a so-called whistle-blower case in which Sheila Hopper accuses officials of retaliation after she complained about problems in special education programs. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rams-Raiders Game Is Hard-Fought on Field and in Stands : Sports: Fourteen fans are arrested and 55 are ejected as capacity crowd lives up to traditional unruliness. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For School Kids, the Future Is Now
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Asserts Desire to Keep Wetlands a Bio-Diversity Park DEBRA CANO
Prop. 186's Defeat Need Not End Reform : Health care: Start with smaller doses like catastrophic coverage for all and ending some state mandates. PAUL J. FELDSTEIN, Paul J. Feldstein is a professor and the FHP Foundation Distinguished Chair in health-care management at UC Irvine's Graduate School of Management. He is also chairman of the UCI Graduate School of Management's annual Health Care Forecast Conference. and
GARDEN GROVE : Letter Carriers Will Keep Eye on Residents BERT ELJERA
Agenda
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : Cautionary Tales About Religious Agendas : Appeals to universal values may work better with voters than biblical quotations. BENJAMIN J. HUBBARD, Benjamin J. Hubbard is a professor and chair of the department of religious studies at Cal State Fullerton. The book he co-edited, "The Abraham Connection--A Jew, Christian and Muslim in Dialogue," has just been released. and
IRVINE : Trustees to Get Results of Study on New Chief RUSS LOAR
CYPRESS : Card Club Opposition Boosts 2 of 3 Winners BILL BILLITER
VENTURA : Laundry Is Studied for Landmark Status CONSTANCE SOMMER
ANAHEIM : New Councilmen to Be Sworn In Nov. 29 GREG HERNANDEZ
Countywide : Community Troupe to Present 'M*A*S*H'
Gripe : 'Take Back Our Quietude'
Oxnard Still Planning to Pave Gonzales Road Near Mall SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Fire in Garage Causes $125,000 in Damage JEFF McDONALD
PERSPECTIVE ON THE PACIFIC RIM : The Twain Meet in Two Summits : Clinton can talk democracy for the Americas and trade for Asia, and reach similar goals in both areas. DONALD K. EMMERSON, Donald K. Emmerson is a visiting professor with the Asia/Pacific Research Center at Stanford University. and
Countywide : Top Givers to Receive Accolades SHELBY GRAD
MISSION VIEJO : Expansion Nixed for Child-Care Center FRANK MESSINA
Study Urges L.A. to Privatize More Services : Government: Conservative think tank calls on Riordan to follow up on campaign pledge to turn city work over to outside firms. Such moves could save $120 million annually, report says. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : 2 Winners Get Ready to Push for Library FRANK MESSINA
Concerns Loom for Fans of Planned Ballpark : Policy: Cities will vote on Ventura location for minor league stadium. Neither teamwork nor reliable funding is assured. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Turn Back Now : Gun-control gains must not be erased by the political shift on Capitol Hill
ORANGE : New Official Will Help City Attract Business LESLEY WRIGHT
Economic Profile
A Change of Focus
Pain Victims Soften Ache of Isolation at Gatherings : Health: Members of association meet twice a month for friendship and understanding that is often elusive in daily life. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan's Pitch: You Too Can Aid : Mayor's Mansion Makeover Plan : Remodeling: Supporters are asked to help fund $2.5-million refurbishing of Getty House, to be used for parties and for hosting dignitaries. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Kuwaiti to Speak to World Affairs Group J. E. MITCHELL
For Latinos, Let Election Setbacks Be Call for Action GEORGE RAMOS
Fire Destroys 2 Vehicles, Damages 4 Carports
BREA : Agency Seeks Housing Project Ideas ALAN EYERLY
Driver Arrested in Fatal Accident JEANNETTE REGALADO
CAMARILLO : Malathion Spraying Scheduled Tonight J. E. MITCHELL
LAGUNA NIGUEL : School District Offers College Aid Seminars JEFF BEAN
GARDEN GROVE : 35 Community Helpers to Get Police Awards BERT ELJERA
Orange County Almanac
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Teen-Agers Shot at, Escape Injury JEFF McDONALD
Multicultural Manners : Shoeless Salesman Lands on His Feet NORINE DRESSER
WESTMINSTER : Zoning Change Clears Way for Townhome Project BERT ELJERA
Charity on Wheels : More Than 21,000 Bikers Hit the Highway to Raise Funds to Fight Muscular Dystrophy CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD : Arroyo Seco: Whose Needs for Space Come First?
2 Killed, 3 Injured in Sylmar Crash JEANNETTE REGALADO
A Sunday in Hog Heaven : Charity: The 11th-annual Love Ride in Glendale attracts 21,000 easy riders to a fund-raising event benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teams Search Matilija Canyon for 2 Hikers J. E. MITCHELL
BUENA PARK : Fire Department Rates Last as Election Issue LESLEY WRIGHT
Families Must Gaze Across Great Divide of Prop. 187 : Immigration: In some cases, parents are here legally, their children are not. Siblings too are split. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Opinion : Only the Swift Get Lunch REMIGIO SPARKS, For students, lunch is where you fill up on food and the latest gossip from friends before returning to the rigors of class. At Inglewood High School, the 1,800 students find themselves scrambling this fall after the school opted for a single lunch period in hopes of cutting truancy and making more staff available for supervision. Remigio Sparks, a football player and student newspaper editor, says the result is a chaotic situation. and
From Ashes, a Dance of Life : For Fire Victims, the Steps to Healing Are Mental and Physical REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Passage of Prop. 187
Portola / Jeffrey Intersection Will Soon Take a Turn for the Better CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney Competence Issues May Spare Murderer : Justice: The state Supreme Court will get a report this week on the quality of the defense at the 1982 trial of one of Orange County's most vicious killers. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposition 187 : How Has the Future Changed?
VENTURA : Beach Cleanup Plan Proposed for Spring CONSTANCE SOMMER
Girl Dies of Hit-and-Run Injuries Suffered After Homecoming Dance
The Information Superhighway Helps Map Out the Right Route AARON CURTISS
City's Ties to Homeless Shelter Questioned : Services: Debate grows over landlord role and financial contributions. Some advocate transfer of responsibility. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Ordinance to Address Concerns Over Noise HOLLY J. WAGNER
Herding the Homeless Is an Unjust Answer : Downtown L.A: A fenced camp won't alleviate the problem or make business climate 'friendlier.' MICHAEL DEAR and JENNIFER WOLCH, Michael Dear and Jennifer Wolch, who teach at USC, are the authors of "Malign Neglect" (Jossey-Bass, 1993), about homelessness in Los Angeles.
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Provide Buses and Rose Parade Seats
Redemption in the Rain Forest : Ex-Missionary Works to Ease Amazon Indians Into the Present GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Father Turns in 'Missing' 2-Year-Old : Custody: Buena Park police say girl is in county facility pending review. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PORT HUENEME : Westminster Church Fetes 25th Birthday JEFF McDONALD
Fairy Tale Is a Dream Come True for Retiree-Turned-Author SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Gain Against AIDS That Carries Ethical Questions : Should HIV-positive pregnant women face mandatory AZT therapy?
D. A. to Shift Focus in Murder Trial to Evidence : Courts: After two weeks of trying to establish a motive in the death of a Westlake nurse, lawyers will pursue new testimony. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youngsters Leave Mark on Shoreline : Environment: Fifty Oxnard elementary school students adopt oil-damaged McGrath State Beach in an effort to restore its natural habitat. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Sanders (237 Yards) Steals Show : NFC: He comes through with best game as a pro to lead the Lions over Buccaneers, 14-9. From Associated Press
Bettis Gets Battered According to Plan : Interconference: Ram running back, center of Raider strategy, is held to 13 yards on 10 carries. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bledsoe--45 of 70--Has a Record Day : Interconference: Patriot quarterback finishes it off with overtime touchdown pass to defeat Vikings, 26-20. From Associated Press
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Villa Park
Beuerlein Gets a Win for Buddy From Associated Press
After Loss, Rams Are Looking Forward : Interconference: Chance for winning season lies in San Francisco and San Diego. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hostetler Finds He Has Other Options : Interconference: Instead of finding only Brown, quarterback spreads his passes around. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Nebraska Stays on Top of Both Football Polls From Associated Press
Seattle Deals Clippers a Fifth Loss : Pro basketball: Team's worst start in a decade continues as Los Angeles can't match Supersonics' strength off the bench in a 115-90 defeat. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hard Time for Chris Tandem : Football: Each week, one of the Ram quarterbacks gets battered and confused. Raider game was no exception. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kelley Going to San Diego State
Browns Don't Let Eagles Soar : Interconference: Defense is dominant in 26-7 victory over Philadelphia. From Associated Press
RAM NOTEBOOK : There's Not Enough Bettis to Suit Drayton CHRIS FOSTER and MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
After 90 Years, Baseball Stories Sound the Same SHAV GLICK
Grobbelaar's Return Ends in Near Riot From Times Wire Services
SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : There's a Little for All--Almost : Seedings: Mission Viejo faces top-ranked Bishop Amat. Western faces Servite; Mater Dei plays Redlands. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Rule Black-and-Blue Day : Pro football: Both quarterbacks injured, violence extends to stands during 20-17 victory over Rams. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunkenness, Fighting Spoil Game for Many : Hooligans: Fourteen fans are arrested and 55 ejected from Anaheim Stadium, but no serious injuries are reported at Ram-Raider game. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bizarre Fake Field Goal Helpful to Bears : Interconference: Conway's desperate pass deflects off intended receiver and turns into a touchdown in 17-14 victory over Dolphins. From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Couples, Love Continue Reign Over World Cup for Third Year From Associated Press
Andersen Continues Mastery : NFC: Kicker's game-winning field goal lifts Saints, 33-32, and is his sixth against Atlanta. From Associated Press
Opportunistic Packers Find Jets Missing a Lott : Interconference: Green Bay picks on backup safety Terrell in 17-10 victory. From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Healthy Sampras Wins First Tournament Since Wimbledon From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Shine Scores 18 Points to Lead Orange Coast
Ram Attendance History
There's Plenty of Blame to Share For This Debacle MIKE PENNER
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : He's Paying His Dues in the Big Man's Club : Basketball: Villa Park's Chenowith, a sophomore, adjusts to size through hard work and help from friends. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers Strut Past Cowboys : NFC: San Francisco bids to be best in conference--and league--with 21-14 victory over Dallas. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Canyon
Broncos Get Big Game From Newlywed Russell : AFC: Running back rushes for 109 yards and scores game-winning touchdown in 17-10 victory over Seahawks. From Associated Press
Mistake by Chiefs Fuels Charger Rally : AFC: Montana's pass glances off Dawson, leading to interception that sets up winning touchdown in 14-13 San Diego victory. From Associated Press
Missing Memories : '54 Bruins Might Have Been Best Ever, but They Didn't Reach the Rose Bowl THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mann Wants to Prove He'll Do Right Thing JEFF FELLENZER
Bengals' Blake One Tough Tiger : AFC: Despite sprained ankle, quarterback rallies Cincinnati to a 34-31 victory over Houston. From Associated Press
Maybe We Should Petition for a Recall of L.A. Fans MIKE DOWNEY
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Foothill
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Santa Ana Valley
Pro Football SPOTLIGHT Pro Football Spotlight compiled by Bob Cuomo, Tim Kawakami, Houston Mitchell and Ara Najarian
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995 / Century League : 1993-94 In Review
Leadership Role Sought for Minorities, Women RANDY HARVEY
PREP FOOTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION PAIRINGS : Three Unbeaten Teams Top Division I Field for Playoffs ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Afternoon Deelites Bacharach, Mandella BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Schutz's Turn to Step Into Spotlight : Volleyball: Senior is big reason Newport Harbor has advanced to quarterfinals of playoffs. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : El Modena
BOYS' BASKETBALL 1994-1995 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Orange
Angels Find Crack in Their Plan to Deal Away Magrane : Baseball: Injuries the pitcher sustained in late October car accident lessen his value on the trade market. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Last Stop on Navratilova's Farewell Tour : Tennis: One of the sport's greatest players will end 22-year career at Virginia Slims Championships. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCLA's Phebus Falls to a Teammate in Tennis Final
ENTERTAINMENT
Love at First Bite: 'Vampire' Tears Into Box Office : Movies: Warners film looks to be the fourth largest debut ever. 'Santa Clause' sleighs into the No. 2 spot with a solid take. RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Romero Salvages Chamber Lite Outing TIMOTHY MANGAN
Ins, Outs of Recording Contracts to Be Examined
O.C. JAZZ REVIEW : Reeves, Hargrove: A Musical Match BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Vienna Symphony Stays to the Course CHRIS PASLES and * Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos will lead the Vienna Symphony in music by Brahms, Strauss and Webern today at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The concert is sponsored by the Philharmonic Society. $17-$45. (714) 556-2787.
Jazz : Warm and Chatty Wilson Has the Ability to Expand DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEWS : Lullabies From the Lizst Chamber TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music : Gorchakova, Leiferkus: From Russia With Arias MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Sarukkai's Solo Draws In Audience LEWIS SEGAL
When It Comes to Harassment, Paglia Cannot Speak for Us TAMMY BRUCE, Tammy Bruce is president of the L . A . chapter of the National Organization for Women and a weekend talk-show host on KFI-AM (640). and
Parsons, Taylor in Step : Duo, Who Perform in Irvine Tonight, Meld Dance and Jazz CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Vienna Symphony Stays Course in Cerritos CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTERPUNCH LETTER : Questioning PBS 'Rights' Revisionism
Medium-Hot Walk on the Far 'Side' HOWARD ROSENBERG
'Dirigible': A Quirky Tale From Uruguay KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Sense of Cuban History MIGDIA CHINEA-VARELA, Migdia Chinea-Varela is a Cuban-born screenwriter-essayist with an interest in the promotion and accurate portrayal of Latin American culture. and
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Joe Ely Ropes 'Em In With Rock 'n' Soul : Veteran Texas singer-songwriter easily outshines the others at Coach House quadruple-header. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Speed-Metal Gwar Storms the Palace STEVE APPLEFORD
Theater : Karen Morrow Maintains Cabaret's Spirit LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Clash of the Titans: 10 Days in the Music Wars : Pop music: The Warner Music Group dispute between Robert J. Morgado and Doug Morris threatened to tear apart a lucrative, successful operation. CHUCK PHILIPS and ROBERT HILBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Back-Up Singers Out-Flash Anderson DENNIS HUNT
TV Talk Shows Duke It Out Over Ratings : Television: Winfrey is still No. 1, but Ricki Lake leapfrogs over a host of longtime favorites to take the No. 2 spot. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : An Intimate Evening of Blues With Eric Clapton STEVE HOCHMAN
BUSINESS
Los Angeles County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vietnam From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Region From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Indonesia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Renaissance Golf Reports Loss in Third Quarter
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Why Some Experts Oppose a Hike From Reuters
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Pacific : Fluor Corp. Chairman Les McCraw Sees Business Aplenty in Asia : Construction: The region is expected to spend $1 billion on infrastructure. From Bloomberg Business News
Plastic Issuers Seek Ever More Cardholders : Credit cards: With 40% of all charges made between November and December, it's 'payoff time' for banks. From Associated Press
Despite Opposition, the Fed Is Expected to Increase Rates for 6th Time This Year : Interest: Some on Wall Street say a hike is needed to slow the economy. Critics argue that it could put the country into a recession. From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Economic Growth May Slack Off Soon : Inflation: Experts say the 3-year expansion is nearing its peak, which could hurt both Republicans and Bill Clinton. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising CD Rates Attract Scores of Investors Back to Banks KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Lawyerly Fight Over Briefs JAMES BATES
Each Worker Has the Right to Inspect Personnel File
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Yesterday's Computers a Boon for Junkyards : Technology: Recycling, reselling or rebuilding the outdated machines keeps scores of small firms busy. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bringing PC Profits Home for the Holidays : Manufacturers Are Pulling Out the Stops to Capture Fast-Growing Family Market MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Names William Calise as Senior Vice President From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MAKING IT IN O.C. : Firm Re-Creates Museum-Quality Frames for Art
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