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What happened on November 24, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
He's Got the Stars Sweatin' : Tony Cortes is fast becoming Hollywood's hottest fitness expert. His latest assignment?Shape up Val Kilmer for his Caped Crusader role in 'Batman Forever.' By James Grant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proving Music Knows No Borders : L.A. Philharmonic and Youth Orchestra of Tepoztlan Build a Cultural Bridge By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Amazing Discovery: The Un-Infomercial : Television: Storymercials cost more to shoot and don't \o7 look \f7 like infomercials--they look like real shows. The soft-sell approach is more appealing to corporate America. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family : With Parachute Express, Roxy's for Kids By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-KLOS Deejays Say Goodby--on KLSX : Radio: Fans and veteran personality Jim Ladd air their support for dismissed Joe Benson and Bob Coburn. By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Board Approves Art Grants
Douglas, Nelson to Star in 'Take Me Home'
Smorgasbord-Viewing Today
Ensemble Theatre Translates 'Ceremonies' for Young Ears By Alan Eyerly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Night of Splendid 'Dreams' By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock By Art Berman, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Club Review : Whisky Once Again a Place of Importance for Bands By Heidi Siegmund
Pop Music Review : American Music Club Takes Sad Songs to Upbeat Levels By Richard Cromelin
Music Review : French Traditions Surface in Robson's Pasadena Recital By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Jazz Review : Making Music With the Barry Harris Trio at Bakery By Don Heckman
Theater Review : Von Feldt's 'Christmas Carol' Finally Gets Off the Ground By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : An Offbeat Yet Touching Season's 'Greetings' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY : Despite Holiday Spirit, Goldilocks Gets a Bit Lost By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Reviews : 'Sincerity' Focuses on Beauty, but Not Without Irony By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Sports : HART ATTACK By Rob Fernas
A good-neighbor policy that includes home cooking.
LAPD Opens New Officer Academy in Westchester : Law enforcement: The facility, a former Hewlett-Packard plant, will begin training 90 recruits in January. By Adrian Maher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Life's Lesson From a Centenarian: Keep Moving By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Firm Decides to Bolster Its Investment in Hospital By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harman Declares Victory but Brooks Hasn't Conceded : Elections: Republican challenger pins hopes on remaining absentee ballots. Vote-counting will be finished Monday at the latest. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Sees Results in Crime-Fighting Effort : Police: Success in driving activity out of Harbor City business area on PCH spurs plans to expand. By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAWNDALE : Ex-Official Denies Dognaping Charges By Jon Garcia
CARSON : Church Gets Property Back After Loan Scam By Mary Guthrie
PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Memorial to 2 Slain Officers Gets Go-Ahead By Jeff Kass
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Counterfeiter Will Donate Shirts to Poor By Jeff Kass
RANCHO PALOS VERDES : City to Weigh Plan to Double Size of Center By Jeff Kass
REGION : Harbor-UCLA Opens Blood Donor Center By Deborah Schoch
HAWTHORNE : No Charges Against Mayor in Shooting Incident By Jon Garcia
Black Doll Exhibit Participants Sought
TORRANCE : Police Open Substation at Downtown Location
TORRANCE : Adult Education Center Opens at Ex-Navy Site By Mary Guthrie
MANHATTAN BEACH : Chevron Gives $25,000 to Help City Library By James Benning
Youths: Learning From Positive Feedback
Prop. 187: Illegal Immigrants and Scapegoats
Elections: Negative View of Political Future
South Bay / Cover Story : Student Body Politic : Prop. 187 battle has spurred teen-agers to activism. They have staged marches, walkouts : and forums, and the momentum is still going. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawthorne Middle School Students Tap Global Computer Network By Jon Garcia
Warm Welcome, Hot Pizza By Michael Krikorian
Judge Slashes Jury Award to Ex-Mayor
ALHAMBRA : Council Now All White; Candidate Blames Bigotry for Loss By Kevin Uhrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
District Sued for Canceling Session About Gays in School : Courts: Teachers challenge decision by president of West Covina school board, who said workshop might seem to promote homosexuality. Sex education curriculum has also been in dispute. By Cynthia Walker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aide to Stalin Has Last Word : Books: Unlike many in the dictator's orbit, Pomona College professor survived to tell his story. His memoirs, 'At Stalin's Side,' describe his years as a Soviet interpreter. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS : Participants Sought for Beijing Exposition
BUSINESS : Firm to Oversee Naval Base Closure
LIBRARIES : 21 County Branches Keeping Doors Open Longer : Supervisors use $22.5 million from the General Fund to restore services, rehire laid-off workers and purchase books. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COVINA: A second rally to protest the scheduled release of... By Lisa O'Neill
Condo Owners Settle for $4.9 Million By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PASADENA : Term-Limit Petition Sent to City Clerk
PASADENA : Mayor Announces She Won't Seek Reelection
PASADENA : Councilman Enters Plea in Traffic Incident
Coalition Recommendations
Struggling to Attain Harmony : Pasadena's Coalition for a Non-Violent City was formed amid outrage over the slayings of three teen-agers. A year later, the politically potent group has raised funds for youth programs but lacks a cohesive vision. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist's Program for Youths Is Going Places By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claremont: New Policy on Fees for Large Groups Using City Parks Is Clarified
Rights: Praise for Community Activist Nunez
Sports By Gary Klein
LONG BEACH : Directors Appointed for Aquarium Project
LONG BEACH : Fees for False Alarms at Businesses Are Cut By Steve Eames
SIGNAL HILL : City Council OKs $12-Million Bond
LAKEWOOD : New Law Firm Hired in Navy Hospital Fight By Steve Eames
Negotiating a New Playing Field : Reps. Torres and Horn See Fortunes Reversed as GOP Grasps Power By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Site to Store Toxic Jet Fuel Sought : Military: Legislator and Norwalk neighbors have urged the Pentagon to close the tank farm. By John Canalis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WHITTIER : City's Trolleys to Get New Wheelchair Lifts
WHITTIER : Faculty Home Renamed After Garrett Family By John D. Wagner
LONG BEACH : Children's Choir to Sing at White House By Emelyn Cruz Lat
SIGNAL HILL : Oil Change No Bargain, Costs City $15,000 By Steve Eames
COMPTON : $536,000 Grant to Aid Youth Jobs Program By Emelyn Cruz Lat
WHITTIER : $750 Scholarships Offered to Students By Psyche Pascual
LYNWOOD : Hospital Dedicates $9-Million Building
COVERS STORY : 'Crisis Situation' : Long Beach Grapples With a Homeless Dilemma By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports : DOUBLE JEOPARDY By Kirby Lee
Shellshocked : Messy. Noisy. Popular. What is it about sunflower seeds, anyway? By Liz Brody, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Hearts and Hands' : Concern for at-risk babies is the common thread that links quilters from around the world. Even children and prisoners find joy on the patchwork path of love. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning Dignity From a Generation That Knows By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OTHER VIEWS : He Collects Books; She Collects Stuff By Paul Williams, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Giving Children a Shot at Photography : Hobbies: Kids of almost any age can have fun using a camera. But they need guidance and the right equipment for their age and ability. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Creating Sense of Family Tradition : Customs: Finding a special activity that everyone enjoys can add meaning to the holidays--and provide lasting memories. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
The New Parent Trap--Falling Victim to Uncertainty, Trends : Family: The plethora of guides and magazines show a growing reliance on experts, rather than intuition. Often a quick fix is sought. By Laura Sessions Stepp, WASHINGTON POST
No Need for an Artistic Gift to Create Handmade Cards : Crafts: Rubber stamps, embossing powders and high-quality ink pads can help in making attractive greetings. The activity can be relaxing. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Deciding Whether to Go Ahead With Cosmetic Surgery Not Easy : Health: Many people face opposition from family and friends. There's also a fear of the results as well as the pain of recovery. By Joan Kelly Bernard, NEWSDAY
'Cay' Author Wins Ruling on Sequel : Books: A judge says Theodore Taylor of Laguna doesn't have to share with his ex-wife the proceeds of the later novel, written years after the divorce. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRICKLE-DOWN TRENDS : Forget the law of gravity; this is the law of Melrose. Fashion flows outward--as in, from Los Angeles to Orange County. So, what's here today was probably there yesterday. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vegetarians Do Thanksgiving on a High-Fad Diet By Elizabeth Glazner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Big Gilt Trip : It's that time of year again--to haul out the gift-making tools and \o7 create.\f7 Who are we turning to for words of wisdom and moral support? Why, Martha Stewart, above left, and Aleene Jackson, but of course. By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morphin Madness : Toys: The Power Rangers are battling real live villains--counterfeiters and middle-aged impostors in spandex. But the creator insists supply will keep up with demand this year. By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting PAWS to Work to Help People With AIDS By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laugh Lines : Jokes
Laugh Lines : Time for Those Personalized Cards From Hell By Chris Erskine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By Design : Very Velvet : The Lush, Plush Fabric Is Taking Many Forms, From Gowns to Pillows to Purses By Maureen Sajbel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Closet Rx : Dressing to Match the Job By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Women's Work Is in the Bags By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Bloomingdale's to Go West--but Where? By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Go Pog Wild at Universal By Laurie K. Schenden
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : A Starring Double Bill : Movers and Shakers Get Round of Applause for Their Role as Patrons of the Arts By Kathryn Bold
Book Looks By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
Very Merry Traditional By Betty Goodwin
Sound and Spirit of Life in a New Mexico Border Town : FACE OF AN ANGEL, b\o7 y Denise Chavez\f7 ; Farrar, Straus & Giroux; $23, 467 pages By Emily Drabanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Views on Prop. 187
Phone Books
GOP Proposal on School Prayer
Child Abuse
Washington Insight The Times Washington Bureau
Faster Treatment May Have Saved Boy, Experts Say By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Cited as Prop. 187 Casualty Had Leukemia : Immigration: Anaheim boy also suffered bacterial infection. His death gains more political ramifications. By Jeff Brazil and Martin Miller and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATO Hits Serb Missile Sites; Siege of Bihac Grows By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Tintin Still Wows the World : Gadzooks! Comics readers from Helsinki to Hanoi love Belgium's teen-age reporter. His adventures are mini morality plays that delight fans young and old years after his creator's death. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
112 Trampled to Death as Police Halt India March By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tentative OK Reached on O.C. Jail Expansion By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Investigator Quits, Says PRI Thwarting Probe : Assassination: Ruiz Massieu accuses party officials of cover-up in brother's slaying. They deny charge. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Gifts Pour In for Hungry Schoolchildren By Sonia Nazario, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
GOP Captures Control of State Assembly, 41-39 : Election: Long Beach race tips the balance in late vote counting. Democrats keep edge in Congress delegation. By Dan Morain and Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Indictment Bid in Whitewater Expected Soon By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Pact Wins Dole's Support : Congress: Senate GOP leader's backing gives GATT agreement a major boost. He is swayed by White House pledge to create a panel to monitor the accord. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secret Operation Safeguarded Uranium : Kazakhstan: U.S. worked for months to arrange transfer. Clinton calls it a major non-proliferation success. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agency's Right to Seize Soka Land Is Backed By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smooth Flying at John Wayne, Other Southland Airports : Transportation: The busiest travel day of the year turns out to be easy for most. 'It was a breeze,' says one O.C. passenger. By Leslie Berkman and Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Boy Whose Parents Feared Deportation Had Leukemia : Health care: Medical officials say it is unclear whether earlier treatment could have saved Julio Cano. His death ignites further debate about Prop. 187's effects. By Jeff Brazil and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Smooth Flying : Southland Airports Easily Handle Crush of Travelers on Busiest Day of Year By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds Breath Test for Drunk Drivers : Laws: State justices reject challenges based on the argument that the exams don't accurately reflect blood-alcohol level. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Juanenos' Former Tribal Leader Loses Effort to Halt Vote By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Toll From Storm in Haiti Now at 829 and Expected to Rise From Associated Press
City uses 'interveners' to thwart panhandlers : Evanston, Ill., hires pair to walk the streets and remind donors there are alternatives to handouts. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl Stresses 'Lean State,' Individual Responsibility : Germany: He hopes to shrink the bureaucracy, get people to take charge of their own well-being. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fugitive Author Visits France \o7 Associated Press\f7
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Military, Police Chiefs Dismissed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : INDONESIA : E. Timor Protesters to Be Charged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Post Office Reverses Christmas Stamp Stand \o7 Associated Press\f7
138 Countries Seek to Combat Global Crime \o7 From Reuters\f7
Bush Warns U.S. Against the Rise of Isolationism \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
PLO, Hamas Reach Temporary Truce in Gaza : Mideast: Goal is to avert violence by militants during memorial. Arafat supporters stage second rally to show allegiance. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Aid Workers Leave Somali Port \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Woman Succumbs After Mistakenly Being Ruled Dead \o7 from Reuters\f7
TWA Pilot Averts Takeoff Disaster; 2 Die in Cessna \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
GOP Should Be Tolerant of Homosexuals, Gingrich Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
FedEx Plutonium Cargo Broke Rules \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Hatred of Police Reportedly Drove Gunman Who Killed 3 Officers in Washington By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clintons Free 1 Tom, Dish Out 2nd \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Helms Can Still Chair Senate Panel, Dole Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
College Board OKs Early Retirement Plan : Education: Community college district offers 43% of full-time instructors an incentive package. Financial strains and a desire to diversify the faculty prompt the move. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Sen. Carpenter to Be Jailed Until Dec. 19 Sentencing \o7 From Associated Press\f7
New Whooping Cough Vaccine Safer, Study Says : Health: It is just as effective at preventing illness and causes far fewer side effects than the current treatment, a major clinical trial in Sweden finds. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Democrats File Complaint on Kuykendall : Politics: Party says GOP Assembly candidate did not promptly report last-minute $125,000 contribution. Campaign says it did nothing wrong. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Kill Suspect in Valley Carjacking After Chase By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leukemia Is Most Common Form of Childhood Cancer : Disease: Experts say the illness can cause death within weeks. It remains unclear if early diagnosis could have saved Julio Cano's life. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coast Guard Hunts for Boat Reported Sinking Quickly
GOBBLE GOOD: Maybe you've had it up to your stuffing with... By Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter and Jennifer Trexler
OXNARD HONOR: Oxnard has been named one of 12 cities in... By Adrianne Goodman
Nikita Karatsupa; Celebrated Soviet Union Border Guard
Norma Donaldson; Veteran Singer and Actress
Marion Jenkins; Physician Declared Kennedy Dead
Julian Symons; British Mystery Writer \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Evelyn Anderson; Dancer in Josephine Baker Revue
Mark Casady; Agronomist, Bradley Aide By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Name FAA Official to NTSB Seat \o7 Associated Press\f7
BY YOUR LEAVES : Autumn Is Not Only in the Air, It's on the Trees and Crunching Underfoot By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition\f7
SWEET AND SOUR 'JELLY' : Because of Negative Feelings for Morton, Maurice Hines Had Trouble Getting Into the Role By Chris Pasles, \o7 Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition\f7
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Aerosmith / "Rocks" (1976) / \o7 Columbia\f7 By Jon Matsumoto
Roscoe Chenier / "Roscoe Chenier" / \o7 Avenue Jazz\f7 By Randy Lewis
HI HO, STEVERINO : With Allen as Grand Marshal, the Daylong 'Bash '94' Promises to Be Another Original By Bill Kohlhaase, \o7 Bill Kohlhaase is a free-lance writer who regularly covers jazz for The Times Orange County Edition\f7
Rockfield's Tavern Gets a Biker-Blues Kick-Start By Blanca A. La Bounty, \o7 Blanca A. La Bounty is a free-lance writer who occasionally contributes to the Times Orange County Edition\f7
Cyclist's Tour de Turkey Is Plumping Up By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff\f7
Hands-On Instruction in Flights of Fancy By Patrick Mott, \o7 Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition\f7
Amateurs Look Strong as They Go East for Championships By David Reyes and Rick Fignetti, \o7 Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil\f7
Showing Their Hidden Colors By Corinne Flocken
'Miracle' That Almost Didn't Happen By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for the Times Orange County Edition\f7
'Generations' Gaps Leave Some a Bit Lost in Space : \o7 In "Star Trek: Generations," the 24th-Century captain of the USS Enterprise, Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart), plucks Capt. Emeritus James T. Kirk (William Shatner) from retirement in the Nexus, a cosmic heaven, to help fight the evil Klingons and Soran, a mad scientist who is imploding planets. (Rated PG)\f7 By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section\f7
Orange County Fans' Choices
Vegetarians Could Grow to Like It Here By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition\f7
Friends Make Life's Journey Worthwhile By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition. T. Jefferson Parker's column resumes in this spot next week\f7
History Gets Good Press at Museum in Buena Park By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to The Times Orange County Edition\f7
Santa Will Be Carrying Sackful of CD-ROMs : They are expected to be hot gift items, as more and more home computers are equipped with multimedia systems.
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Not All Season's Movies Are Gifts to Cinematic Art : But their wholesomeness may bring back memories of Christmases past. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION : Handicraft Fairs Offer Fine Arts, Homespun Crafts : The street festival in Ventura is the largest and will offer the diverse creations of some 500 vendors. By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOP TALK : Lighting the Way to a Festive Hanukkah : Temple gift shops and some stationery stores offer a good selection of well-priced menorahs and the necessary candles. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Events Illuminate Jewish Tradition : A menorah-making contest, musical programs and special services are among events marking the Festival of Lights. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Environmentally Correct Present Is a Gift for the Future : Suggestions include a variety of books and a magazine that will help those who receive them to remain ecologically aware. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : 'Choose-and-Cut' Trees : Picking a pine from urban Southern California forests gains favor among families--and provides that fresh-cut smell By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Familiar Fare Tops the Season's Show Bills : From traditional to avant-garde stagings, performances of 'The Nutcracker' and 'A Christmas Carol' are back in Santa Barbara. By Philip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UP THE COAST / GOINGS ON : There's a Big Parade of Special Events in Santa Barbara County : Activities are designed to cheer both adults and youngsters. At some, people can share good fortune by helping the needy. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Programs for Hungry Emphasize the Spirit of Giving : Drive for donations to social service agencies gains speed at holidays. Several options are available to those wanting to help. By Leo Smith, Leo Smith is a regular contributor to Ventura County Life
DINING : Christmas Menus Make Eating Out Inviting : Restaurateurs offer plenty of dishes to tempt you away from your own kitchen and free you up to enjoy a cooking-free holiday. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
We Won't Let Season Catch You Off Guard By Wendy Miller, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
SIGHTS : Patients Benefit When Shoppers Choose Their Art : In fact, buying creative work from any artist has a positive ricochet effect on the buyer and the seller. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Time-Honored Songs Ring In Special Season : All across the county, performances will sparkle with music from traditional carols to classical works. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radio Special Features Reading of Acclaimed Book on Civil War : Pulitzer Prize-winning 'The Killer Angels' was inspiration for movie 'Gettysburg' and PBS documentary. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Festivities Need Not Be Such Weighty Affairs : 'Tis the season for loads of rich, tempting taste treats. Here are ways to avoid having them add to waistlines. From Times wire services
In Step With the Season : A street fair in Ventura launches the festivities followed by a parade and several dance events. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PULLING OFF SOME SEASONAL MAGIC : You can ensure that festivities are a celebration instead of a chore by making use of speciality services By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER : Traditional Fare Among the Offerings on Area Stages : The entertainment continues as performances--some themed, some not--lift local spirits. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCK TALK : What Kills the Season's Spirit Quickest? : Musicians pan the weather, the early start, the hype and 'Santa Claus with bad breath.' By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Christmas Trees Can Trigger Some Allergies : In most cases, a little extra care can prevent the problem from occurring, doctors say. From Times wire services
Timeless Songs That Torture--but No Later Than Dec. 25 : Christmas soundtracks include some '94 releases, then some older ones (but no dogs barking 'Jingle Bells'). By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gamble Pays Off With a First-String Show By Christina V. Godbey
Politics: Homelessness and the Defeat of Tony Vazquez for Santa Monica Council
Development: OK of Apartments
Playhouse: Efforts to Retrofit the Building
Sports : DOWN AND OUT By Sean Waters and Paige Leech and Kirby Lee and Wendy Witherspoon
E'x-Manager Sues Sports Bar, Claiming Bias, Harassment By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harman Declares Victory Over Brooks : Elections: Democrat has 546-vote lead with about 1,000 absentee ballots uncounted. Challenger refuses to concede. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fine Art Gallery Captures Essence of Black Life By Erin J. Aubry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youths: Funds for Mental Health Plan
Scouts: 11 Make Climb to Eagle Rank
FITNESS : Building Better Bodies in the Living Room By Linda Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools: Student Wins $500 Sea Grant
Hospital's Reopening Gives Birth to Unusual Contest
WESTCHESTER : LAPD Academy Opens at Former HP Facility By Adrian Maher
REGION : Homeless Children Get Shoes Thanks to Holiday Drive By Mary Moore
HOLLYWOOD : Man Arrested in Series of Robberies of Convenience Stores, Gas Stations By Susan Steinberg
COVER STORY : TEAM EXTREME : SPORTS: Five fitness devotees sacrifice sweat and pain to test the limits of endurance in a grueling 300-mile race. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Stuffing It Researched by ADAM S. BAUMAN / Los Angeles Times
IDB Confirms Probe by Federal Grand Jury : Investigation: Company's first-quarter results and information on resignation of its auditors have been subpoenaed. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mathematician Finds Intel's Pentium Doesn't Compute : Technology: A flaw that the company failed to disclose in June causes errors in complex calculations. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Stabilize; Bonds Continue Their Comeback : Markets: Up-and-down day reflects search for safer returns and bargain issues. Dow is off 4.4% in past five sessions. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
And Now, a Remake of Your Life, Brought to You by Kodak By Michael Schrage, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times. He can be reached at schrage@latimes.com by electronic mail via the Internet
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Farmers Sock Away Huge Corn Harvest : Agriculture: Federal loan program allows a portion of the record crop to be withheld from the market. From Reuters
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SmithKline to Sell Its Animal Health Business : Drugs: British giant agrees to sell unit for $1.45 billion to focus on human care. Analysts hail plan. From Reuters
Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Decline : Economy: The 1.5% drop in October is seen as a result of the Fed's interest rate increases. From Reuters
Real Estate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Philip Morris Pulls Its Witnesses From Indoor Air Quality Hearings From Associated Press
Lawsuit Over Derivatives Settled by Bankers Trust : Investments: Analysts say the accord helps end a PR nightmare. Firm admits no wrongdoing. From Bloomberg Business News
Greyhound Turns Back the Clock on Fares : Transport: Struggling carrier targets long-haul passengers, who usually opt for the airlines. From Bloomberg Business News
'Tis the Season to Safeguard Credit Cards : Consumers: Shoppers are advised to stick to a spending limit and know a seller's return policy. From Reuters
Thanksgiving Comes On-Line : Cyberspace Abuzz With Turkey Recipes, Supermarket Tips, Even Suggested Prayers By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stay Granted in $8.5-Million Verdict Against McGaw Inc.'s Ex-Owner
Executive Travel : How Ransom Kidnaps End
Judge Leaves Winery Under Control of TMI Operators By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'K & R' Policy Boom Reflects Rising Risk of Abduction : Security: Stepped-up business travel has meant more opportunities for terrorists and industrial spies. Americans are seen as easy marks. By Carol Smith, CAROL SMITH \o7 is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena\f7
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Travelers Say They Feel Stiffed by Flier Program Changes : Airlines: Survey finds that more than 25% are angry. Most gripe about mileage requirements. From Reuters
Insurance Sales Climb in Wake of Air Crashes : Protection: Mutual of Omaha reports airport revenue is up 12% over 1993. Travelers' fears cited. From Bloomberg Business News
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Business Travel Notes Times Wire Services
CoCensys Posts $4.1-Million Quarterly Loss
Coldwell Banker Unit One of Top 10 Franchisers
International Business : Analysts Forecast Better Times for Japanese Stocks--Next Year : Markets: The Nikkei hit a nine-month low this week, but the economy is finally improving. From Reuters
Distribution Pact: I-Flow Corp. of Irvine said Wednesday...
Magnetek Completes Sale: Magnetek Inc., based in...
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : Global Markets and Economic Update
Director Resigns: Tivoli Industries of Santa Ana, a maker...
Eldorado Wins Award: Eldorado Bancorp said Wednesday that...
Koll Merger OKd: Shareholders of Koll Management Services...
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Winners Hits Jackpot: Winners Entertainment Inc. said...
Southwest's Key Indicator of Performance Decreases : Airlines: Carrier's yield--a gauge of passenger revenue per mile--is down. So too are growth, percentage of seats filled. By Bridget O'Brian, DOW JONES NEWS SERVICE
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Location of Rapist's Victims May Prevent Parole to Covina : Crime: Reginald Muldrew was convicted of raping two women who live within 35 miles of the city, police say. By Lisa O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Monica OKs Tough Smoking Ban--for Now By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Audit Finds City Wastes Supply Funds : Government: Purchasing system is more preoccupied with paperwork than prices and fails to follow up on vendors' performance, report says. Workers blame hiring freeze. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Charged in Beating at Surfing Contest : Crime: World-ranked athlete, father of other competitor are accused in attack on man who refused to leave competition site. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carjacking Suspect Dies in Gunfight With Police : Violence: Authorities say the pair shot a motorist and fled in his vehicle. Second man is arrested after high-speed chase. By Errol A. Cockfield Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Seeks an End to School's Racial Strife : Education: Harmony Coalition solicits student pledges to end conflict between Latinos and Armenians at Grant High. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unattended Baby Dies; Mother Tries Suicide By Nicholas Riccardi and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Smooth Sailing : Few Expected Holiday Headaches Materialize at Local Airports By Tom Gorman and Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Student Exchange Likely to Endure : Death: Officials said the loss of a Chinese boy's life should not end program between LAUSD and a city near Hong Kong. By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Jumps Off Overpass; Newborn She Left at Home Dies By Julie Tamaki and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Edelman Takes Jobs With RAND, Mediation Firm : Government: Veteran supervisor retires next month. He will serve as senior fellow at Santa Monica institute and negotiator with Orange County service. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dead, 3 Wounded in Gang Shootout at Restaurant By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parks Agency Wins Eminent Domain Ruling By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Firing Power Sought for Mayor, Council : Bureaucracy: Voters have rejected six earlier ballot measures to curb Civil Service. But proponents believe charter reform is possible in era of term limits. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Charged Over Abortion Clinic Protest By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita Joins Agencies Asking for a Safer Highway : Transportation: Citing the deaths of 29 people since 1989, officials press the state for improvements to California 126. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Public Vote on Airport Work Denied : Burbank: Divided council defeats bid to gauge sentiment over terminal expansion plan. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 House Fires Usher In 'Burning Season' : Danger: Laguna Beach woman is killed. Six blazes occur in Anaheim, where 2 homes are gutted, but no one is injured. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ousted Juaneno Leader Fails to Win Injunction By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Validity of DNA Testing Upheld in Assault Case : Courts: In precedent setting decision involving conviction of Westminster man, jurists rule genetic fingerprinting is 'highly reliable and relevant.' By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Step Ahead of Expectations : Overcoming Rare Disease, He Walks Again By Yvette Cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Attach Strings to the Spirit of Giving : Charities: Donor stipulations that gift recipients not be illegal immigrants is a new and disturbing trend, officials say. One volunteer blames Prop. 187. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&a By Russ Loar, Times Correspondent
SANTA ANA : New Law Restricts Mobile Food Vendors By Jon Nalick
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Immigrant Students Get Taste of Americana By Jeff Bean
LA HABRA : City Buys Playgrounds of Former School for Park By Mimi Ko
ANAHEIM : City Council Balks at Yard Sale Restrictions By Greg Hernandez
SANTA ANA : U.S. Grants $350,000 for City Programs By Jon Nalick
TUSTIN : Foothill Principal Named to New Post By Bert Eljera
DANA POINT : City to Re-Examine Uses of the Headlands By Len Hall
Countywide : Some Will Camp Out to Celebrate the Holiday By Jeff Bean
Giving on Thanksgiving
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Drops Proposals to Increase Oil Tax, Impose Rentals Fee By Debra Cano
IRVINE : Supervisors' Airport Vote Condemned By Russ Loar
BUENA PARK : Excitement, Insight at Police Academy By Lesley Wright
Countywide : Judge Contests Vote Results, Citing Mailer By Susan Marquez Owen
NEWPORT BEACH : Changing of Council Guard Goes Smoothly By Holly J. Wagner
Slain Man's Son, 13, Opens Fire on Fleeing Gunmen By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Foundation Wins Fine Arts Grant
Holiday
Bob Horn Speaks Volumes, but Quietly By Scott Harris
Meals on Wheels Dishes Up More Than Food By Sara Catania and Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gobbled Up : 50,000 Birds Later, Turkey Farmer Finally Can Take a Rest By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thornton's Suicide Note Read at Trial By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Braces for Holiday Weekend : Tourism: CHP puts more officers on the road. Merchants and restaurants are ready for crowds as shopping season begins. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yolo Official Candidate for City Manager : Ventura: Donna Landeros is considered by some to be the top contender. The administrator's colleagues praise her performance. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Back but Say Son Still Missing : Crime: The youth is sought over a racial brawl in Thousand Oaks. The couple had also mysteriously disappeared before his hearing. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Limited Use Projected for Point Mugu Airport : Transportation: Estimates of commercial passengers for converted facility are much lower in new report. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nurse Aide Convicted of Molesting 3 Patients : Courts: The accused man acted as his own lawyer on charges involving women who were being treated at Simi Valley Hospital. By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Catching Up With an Old Friend By Scott Harris
Crews Battle Fire Near Piru School
3 Youths Arrested After Probe Into Shooting By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituary
Meals for the Needy By Greg Rippee
As NATO Bombs Fall, Western Disarray Worsens : A few air strikes are no solution to the Balkans war
Breeze of Bipartisanism : Dole agrees to help Administration pass vitally needed world trade accord
An Answer That's No Answer
Hey, Have You Heard the One About the Lawyer? : Career: The only thing more boring than law school is the actual practice of law. By Cameron Kenny, Cameron Kenny works for Fox Television Stations Inc. in New York. She is a lawyer who would rather be a comedy writer
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : For Hunger, More Than a Handout By Carolyn Olney and Robert Gottlieb and Elizabeth Riley, Robert Gottlieb supervised the "Seeds of Change" study. Elizabeth Riley and Carolyn Olney are the executive director and associate director of the Interfaith Hunger Coalition of Southern California. Gottlieb and Riley are members of the City of Los Angeles' Voluntary Advisory Council on Hunger
The War to Control the Past : The right wants to portray America's history without the blemishes. By Ruth Rosen, Ruth Rosen is a professor of American history at UC Davis
When the GOP Has It All, Will It Be Enough? : Republicans carving up the spoils of victory must save more than scraps for the poor. By James P. Pinkerton, James P. Pinkerton is a lecturer at the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University
TUSTIN : Workers Seek Gifts for Native Americans
MISSION VIEJO : Soccer Players to Bring Food for Thought
Today
Holiday Closings
Orange County Almanac
O.C. VOICES : Fullerton and the Politics of Anger : Government: The city's recent experiences offer lessons for other local communities. By Vince Buck, Vince Buck is a professor of political science at Cal State Fullerton
SPORTS
Shaw: No Ram Sale Yet : Football: Team president denies report Missouri businessman will buy minority interest. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaw: No Ram Sale Yet : Pro football: Team president denies report that Missouri businessman will buy minority interest. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giving Season Lasts All Year : Bears' Zorich Honors Mother's Memory by Passing Out Food to Chicago's Needy By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : Going for More : Arkansas, Richardson Still Seek Respect After First Title By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers, Turkeys, Otherwise . . . By Jim Murray
Irish Wake : Notre Dame Still Hasn't Forgotten Loss to USC 30 Years Ago That Ended Almost-Perfect Season By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Let's Hope This Streak Ends so This Joke Can Do the Same By Mal Florence
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Might Play Sunday By Mike Reilley
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cowboys-Packers, Lions-Bills Today \o7 Associated Press\f7
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Mosebar Likes to Stay in Center of Things By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Might Be Ready by Sunday By Mike Reilley
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Sorry, Rashaan, but 2,055 Yards Too Much to Ignore By Gene Wojciechowski
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : CAL STATE FULLERTON : Interim Coach Likely to Face a Tough Year By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : UC IRVINE : These Guys Could Bring Baker Respect By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: 1994-95 PREVIEW : LONG BEACH STATE : Question Marks Greet 49ers and Temper Early Excitement By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG WEST CONFERENCE / THE OTHER TEAMS : Aggies Favored, but Contenders Exist By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KEEPING TRACK / JASON REID : Roskelly Takes Himself Much More Seriously By Jason Reid
Are Rams' Bettis, Chargers' Means Running Down? : Football: They started fast as the workhorses of their teams. But lately they've been stumbling. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chang, McEnroe to Play at The Pond
Lee Takes the Lead : Stanford Scholarship Secured, North Hollywood Guard Steps Up By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : Time to Count Their Blessings By Fernando Dominguez
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Walters Chases 1,000 Yards By Earl Gustkey
Ventura's Brown Signs to Play for CS Long Beach
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : McCarney Hired at Iowa State \o7 Associated Press\f7
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Pat Valenzuela Returns Today By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unemployment Check 'Helps Pay Rent' for Ducks' McSween By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Counting on McGraw : Football: Laguna Hills teammates lean heavily on star running back, who has set records this season. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995: Orange League
1994-95 BOYS' BASKETBALL / ORANGE LEAGUE : Lindemeyer Expects Better Days Ahead : Basketball: Western might just be on its way back. The senior center wants to play a key roll in the rebirth. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Learns an Early Lesson By Martin Beck
Background By Lisa Dillman
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995: Orange League
Hey, It's Only Clippers (0-11) : Pro basketball: Barkley rests up while all 10 available Suns score in double figures, 140-109. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Prevails in Overtime : City 4-A playoffs: Top-seeded Spartans fall behind by 21, but defeat Banning in a California Tiebreaker, 28-27. By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holyfield Cleared to Resume Boxing Career From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona St. Wraps Up Maui Title From Associated Press
Older Is Better in This Laker Rout : Pro basketball: Divac and Ceballos lead 118-106 victory over relatively young Mavericks as L.A. reaches .500. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : O'Neal, Hardaway Blast Rockets From Associated Press
Esperanza Stays Calm, Collects a Title By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona del Mar Falls to Long Beach Wilson By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 1 Brea Loses Title to Rowland By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Gonzales Leads Cypress to Victory
Pepeli Feeling Much Better After 4th-Round Knockout : Boxing: He shakes off effects of illness to defeat Brinson and improve his record to 19-8-1. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interception Return on Last Play Beats Taft : City 4-A football playoffs: Toreadors blow 13-point fourth-quarter lead and fall to Dorsey, 26-20. By Kennedy Cosgrove, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birmingham Finds Its Prince in Victory Over Monroe : City 3-A playoffs: Quarterback's few passes overshadow rushing stars. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleveland Haunted by Defeat : City 3-A playoffs: Officials wipe out touchdown and two-point conversion in 21-14 loss. By Bryan Rodgers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football Playoffs
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : Carson Defense Stops South Gate By Sean Waters
PREP WATER POLO : South Pasadena Wins Another Title, 10-7 By Mark Stroder
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Valenzuela Ends Suspension With Return Today By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garcia Scores 30 as Glendale Remains Unbeaten, 88-78
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995: Orange League
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995: Orange League
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995: Orange League
Boys' Basketball 1994-1995: Orange League
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