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What happened on December 06, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
2 Charged With Murder in Compton Drive-By Shooting
ACLU Suit Alleges Harassment of Female Transit Officers RICHARD SIMON and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Ana Police to Track Flow of Guns Using Federal Grant JEFF KASS and GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Christian' Bigotry Can Breed Violence : Gay bashing: Inflammatory rhetoric of preachers can lead to extremism that kills 'in the name of God.' MARVIN LIEBMAN, Marvin Liebman, who describes himself as "conservative, Republican, Christian and gay," founded Young Americans for Freedom and is the author of "Coming Out Conservative" (Chronicle Books, 1992)
3 Resign After Making Cadets Eat Cigarettes : Discipline: The police academy advisors went too far in punishing the pair, authorities said. Both required medical attention. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Grocery Stores Get OK to Stay Open Late DAVID R. BAKER
Study Finds Reading Problems Hinder Health Care TERENCE MONMANEY, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
SANTA ANA : City to Review Permits of Mini-Marts That Want to Stay Open Past Midnight JEFF KASS
COSTA MESA : District Awaits Review of Reservoir Design HOPE HAMASHIGE
Van Nuys : School Fair Targets Cultures, Inventors KATE FOLMAR
Shadow Over Argentina's Army : Eight officers arrested as the possibility of an anti-Semitic cell arises
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Plans Kwanzaa Festivities KELLY DAVID
Motorcyclist Injured in Freeway Accident STEPHANIE BROMMER
BUENA PARK : Griffin's Term Ends; Marshall New Mayor LESLEY WRIGHT
VENTURA : Police to Honor Service, Excellence LINDA FRIEDLIEB
TUSTIN : City Negotiating Land Trade to Expand Park JOHN POPE
MISSION VIEJO : Commission OKs Day-Care Expansion FRANK MESSINA
VENTURA : School to Dedicate Refurbished Gym CATHERINE SAILLANT
San Fernando Valley : BUSY SIGNAL
Improving With Age
San Fernando Valley : Woman Takes Plea Bargain in Beating Death of 2-Year-Old
Countywide : Board Puts Landfill Proposal on Ballot CARLOS V. LOZANO
Pain and Maybe Gain for Koreans : Huge graft case will both test democracy and hold out opportunity
Council OKs $50,000 for Football Stadium Advisor
County Looks at Reorganizing Library System : Finances: Despite misgivings, supervisors agree to consider transferring control of some branches to cities to save money. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEARTS OF THE CITY / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : Taxes and Tycoons : The cheap ironies of the deal slap you in the face. Here is a cash-strapped city shoving millions of dollars at one of the richest new companies in history. Robert A. Jones
Carjacking Suspect Hospitalized After Being Shot by Police
Van Nuys : Students Tune In to 'Network of Record' KATE FOLMAR
West Hills : Police Emergency Center Plan Advances JULIE TAMAKI
Fire 70% Contained but Continues to Smolder NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Barry Wins Vote as School Board Chief LISA BOWMAN
MOORPARK : Council to Consider Development Report SCOTT HADLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Apartment Project OKd After Delays DAVID R. BAKER
Countywide : Supervisor Flynn Files for 6th Term CARLOS V. LOZANO
OXNARD : City Joins in Study of Marine Center Plan NICK GREEN
Southeast : CRYING FOUL
Countywide : Action Postponed on Hospital Referendum CARLOS V. LOZANO
Southeast : FAX ENFORCEMENT
Countywide : 8 School Districts to Share Retrofit Grant LISA M. BOWMAN
Anaheim Targeted in Investment Inquiry by SEC From a Times staff writer
THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME: NOTES FROM THE FRONT : Bullets Fly in Debate Over Ammunition FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley : Group to Stop Using Pillowcases at Rallies
Simi School Board Approves 3-Year Contract, Ending Threat of Strike : Education: The district's teachers will receive 2% raises each of two years as part of a package that is expected to cost at least $2.7 million. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
D.C. Trip Seeks to Lure Navy Jobs to County KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Deadlocks on Dump Extension : Sanitation: The City Council will now decide whether to continue operating Lopez Canyon Landfill until 1997. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : RECALL ROUNDS
Chief's Response to Critical Letter Is Disputed JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Refuses to Reverse Cancellation of Party for Powell
HEARTS OF THE CITY / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : A rotating panel of experts from the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion offer their perspectives on the dilemmas that come with living in Southern California.
HEARTS OF THE CITY / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : Legal Aid for Those Facing the Trials of Life KENNETH CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Coalition to Promote County to Businesses CARLOS V. LOZANO
Some Opinion Bites to Chew Over With Your Breakfast Dana Parsons
Market for Electric Cars
Democrats' Raises
PORT HUENEME : Council to Take Look at Code of Conduct LINDA FRIEDLIEB
OCTA Study Contemplates '97 Staff Cuts, Bus Fare Hike DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : Death Penalty Won't Be Sought in Slaying PAUL ELIAS
HEARTS OF THE CITY / Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news : Resowing Seeds of Hope at Juvenile Hall BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : $5-Million Case Against District in Dorsey High Shootings Begins
Talks on Selling Landfills to Sanitation Districts OKd SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Condemns Man Who Ridiculed Mayor MIMI KO CRUZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COSTA MESA : 3% Pay Raise for Police OKd HOPE HAMASHIGE
Valleywide : Flood Prevention Project Approved KAY HWANGBO
South Bay : Landmark to Get a Taste of Modernity
Restitution Made in Telemarketing Case LINDA FRIEDLIEB
Pole Fire's Toxic Runoff Threatens Wetlands LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anderson's Views on Welfare
SSI Fraud
South Bay : PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
BREA : Bus Drivers to Be Tested for Drug Use JOHN POPE
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Surfers Want Limits on Fishing From Pier DEBRA CANO
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Hold Vote on Charter Amendments DEBRA CANO
DANA POINT : High School Hosts Annual Blood Drive JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
ANAHEIM : Church to Honor Inspiring Organist ALAN EYERLY
San Fernando Valley : TUNING IN
Northridge : CSUN Project Rates Courses, Professors DAVID E. BRADY
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Guy E. Spracklen; Retired Principal
Two Key Rulings in Deregulation : Decisions could affect electricity bills across state
Cleanup of Contaminated Soil Begins in River Bottom : Accident: Officials stress need to move fast before rains come. Work stemming from the gas truck explosion could cost $500,000. ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON HIGHER EDUCATION : Learn Now, Pay Later and Later : Generous loan programs have encouraged college costs to rise, burdening students with unprecedented debts. EDWARD B. FISKE, Edward B. Fiske is the author of "Fiske Guide to Colleges," published by Times Books, and other books on college admissions
Don't Blame the Doctors : The mission of hospitals is to keep people alive. Families should help their own to transit old age and die with dignity. KATHERINE DOWLING, Katherine Dowling is a family physician at the USC School of Medicine
Death Penalty Not Sought in Slaying
Gingrich on Slaying
Westside : Rights Group Asks Probe of INS Raid
SANTA PAULA : Melton Is Named to Mayor's Post STEPHANIE BROMMER
Schools Get Money for Quake Retrofitting JOHN POPE
Battle Heats Up Over Development : Council: Riordan, Ridley-Thomas rally support on eve of vote to override mayor's veto. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Zone Classifications Questioned SHELBY GRAD
Gun Control Battle Looms in West Hollywood : Weapons: Legal challenges are expected after the City Council vote to ban sales of Saturday night specials. But other cities and activist groups vow to fight for the local law. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacoima : Charges Filed Over Transport of Waste NICHOLAS RICCARDI
MOORPARK : Rush-Hour Crash Backs Up Freeway Traffic LINDA FRIEDLIEB
Countywide : Women's Legacy Fund Exceeds Goal CATHERINE SAILLANT
DANA POINT : It's Anchors Aweigh for Nautical Society Seeking New Port JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Volunteers / Helping hands : FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Library Starts Drive for Holiday Gifts BY DEBRA CANO
Southeast : Reno to Visit in Support of School Uniforms
Tarzana : Israeli to Speak on Peace Movement FRANK MANNING
CRIME WATCH : Perverse Reversal
Traveling Slice of Americana to Debut in L.A. LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors to Consider Pool Safety Guidelines : Building code: The board might require an alarm system or four-sided fence to help prevent child drownings. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Consolidation of Toll Road Groups Sought : Transportation: Laguna Niguel mayor, angered by high salaries and bonuses, asks fellow council members to start talks on merger of tollway agencies. MARK PLATTE and FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family Is Alarmed by Lion Attacks on Barnyard Pets : Wildlife: 'We feel like we're under siege,' says Rita Reese after the deaths of three deer. Officials issue a permit to shoot a cougar that leaped an 8-foot fence. STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stand-Off at Hospital With Armed Prisoner
SAN CLEMENTE : 3 Honored for Work in Emergency Services JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Studio Deal a Hit With City Council : Business: Members praise package of tax breaks to lure DreamWorks SKG to Playa Vista development. But a new coalition of opponents vows to fight the project. JODI WILGOREN and NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hafez Assad
Biker Howls Over Pooch's Ticket : Citation: Officer says a 'person' may not ride on gas tank. But motorcyclist insists his pet is no lady. TIM MAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Agoura Hills : Playground Updated With New Equipment FRANK MANNING
Disputes on Hold as Gavel Passes to New Mayor in Thousand Oaks : City Council: Slow-growth proponent Jaime Zukowski steps aside as Andy Fox takes over the mayoral duties. He hopes to ease dissension on the panel. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marrow Programs Get Major Response to Appeal by Carew RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5th Suspect in Fatal Crime Spree Held, 1 Youth Released PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two County Firefighters Suspected of Arson : Arrests: Investigators say Ken Dobbins and Robert Schickel Jr. set fires in Yorba Linda and Moreno Valley. Colleagues are stunned. TINA NGUYEN and DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parolee Is Sought in Police Shooting THAO HUA
Closing Dealership Didn't Settle Suit, Nissan Says : Thousand Oaks: Firm calls press release premature. Autos are pulled off Nesen's Infiniti lot. Loan and payment for cars are at issue. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Doctors Held in Insurance Scam
Obituaries
SANTA PAULA : 1910 Craftsman Home Built on History CHRISTINA LIMA
FULLERTON : Officer Who Led Police on Chase Is Sentenced ANNA CEKOLA
Goldmans Seek Details on Simpson's Finances HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Upgrade of LAPD Crime Laboratory Urged : Law enforcement: Internal report calls for $7.2 million in new funding and an outside panel of experts to review the maligned facility. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Have Conscience, Will Travel Patt Morrison
Night Gallery : Sculpture by Encino Artist Is Illuminating, but Not All the Local Reviews Are Glowing CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photos of Prostitutes' Customers Should Be on TV, Bernson Says
Onetime Mouseketeer Sues Walt Disney Co. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
He's Still Duncan at Wake : Demon Deacon Center, Unlike Others in ACC, Passed Up NBA Cash to Remain in School Because He Wasn't Quite Ready to Leave CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Soccer Players Boycott Olympic Camp : Atlanta Games: Dispute involving top U.S. players hinges on rejection of contract offers. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antelope Valley Pays the Price for Title Game DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : A Day Later, Cowboys' Haley Unretires Associated Press
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Hook Shot Sinks Agoura in Overtime
Freshman Braxton Is Ayres' Long-Range Development Project LON EUBANKS
Pepperdine Makes Up for Losses : College basketball: Missing their top scorers, the Waves rally from 14 points down for 90-81 victory over Northridge. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI's Thomas Earns Big West Honors
Hand Injuries Sideline UCLA Guard Dollar : College basketball: Bruin starter could sit out all of December because of ligament tear, chipped bone. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fat Worms Leave Trout Breathless
Confidence Game : Miller Now Believes He Belongs in the Center of All the Action for Purdue JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clippers Fail to Contain Hardaway : Pro basketball: Guard fills void left by injured Shaquille O'Neal as Orlando wins, 114-105. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosperity Too Much for CSUN ROB FERNAS
Crawling From the Wreckage of a Jet Defeat MAL FLORENCE
Whale Watching With a Purpose PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys
Slow Start Trips Chapman This Time MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls
Kings Give Up on Enforcer Crowder LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Puts One in Bank : College basketball: Thomas' shot bounces in with time expired in 85-83 win over San Diego State. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans' Prayer Is Answered : Basketball: Thomas' 35-foot shot as time expires in overtime gives Fullerton an 83-82 victory over San Diego State. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Phillips Sentenced to Year's Probation Associated Press
Prosperity Too Much for CSUN : Basketball: Riding high after beating Fullerton, Matadors build 14-point lead before falling flat against Pepperdine, 90-81. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Jaguars Cut Givins, James Williams Associated Press
The Dome No Home to Lakers : Pro basketball: Spur court is more like Alamodoom for L.A., which loses there for the seventh time in eight visits, 117-89. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playoff Profiles : Zentil Enjoys Hectic Pace STEVE HENSON
Miami Made Tempest in Sugar Bowl : College football: NCAA sanctions resulted in Texas-Virginia Tech, Notre Dame-Florida State matchups. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLAYOFF PROFILES : Cartaya's Hits Send Message DANA HADDAD
Morbley Back With Matadors JEFF FLETCHER
Porter Scores 28, Irvine Valley Wins
Fast Start by Master's Wasted, 91-81 JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arkansas Blocks No. 11 Missouri, 104-93 From Associated Press
Angels Pick Up Wallach, Howell in the Bargain Bin : Baseball: Moves could create competition in the infield and free up cash for pitching help. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : An Avalanche of Goals for Colorado, 12-2 From Associated Press
Angels Pick Up Wallach, Howell as Third Base Pair : Baseball: Lower-priced veterans will replace Phillips, free money for re-signing Finley, Abbott. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Sign Wallach to Minor-League Deal : Baseball: Former Dodger third baseman will report to major league camp as a non-roster invitee. From Associated Press
Boggs Re-Signs With Yankees for $4 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
Eligibility Runs Out for Cleveland's Hoggatts
PREP ROUNDUP : Burgess Leads Woodbridge Past Sonora, 52-51
SOCCER ROUNDUP : Andrus' Double-Triple Powers Crescenta Valley
Johnson Leads Pepperdine Past CS Northridge From Associated Press
CIF to Clear Referee Who Was Hit : Prep sports: One-month investigation into alleged use of racial slurs by Ken Smotrys does not confirm allegations. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pomona Pitzer Edges Concordia in Basketball
Familiar Nicknames Find a Seam in 'Twilight Zone' for Burt
Angel-Laden Hall Ballot Is Less Than Heavenly MIKE PENNER
THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Westlake's Challenge Is Just a Bit Too Tall : Basketball: Warriors play No. 1 Harvard-Westlake even until falling back in the final minutes, 62-49. STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Raptors No Threat to Sonics From Associated Press
Bad Vibes Underfoot at Reseda : Soccer: Regents plagued by forfeits, coaching changes and other misfortune. TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boggs Re-Signs With Yankees for $4 Million From Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
William Roerick; Veteran Actor
Jewels Stolen From Duchess of York Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Trouble in California's Heartland : U.S. claims Fresno County land boom has spawned massive corruption involving dozens of officials, developers and lobbyists. Case is latest in area's colorful history of questionable dealings. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Familiar Story at GM Plant in Canada : Autos: Successor to closed Panorama City facility struggles to survive. BARRY STAVRO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Journeying to a Past of Horror--and Occasional Magic : KONIN: A Quest by Theo Richmond ; Pantheon; $27.50, 568 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Power Trip : Go-Peds Picking Up Where Roller-Blades, Skateboards Leave Off for Orange County Kids BARBIE LUDOVISE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Big Business, Labor Blast GOP Health Plans ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Perspective : Senate Openings D'Jamila Salem
Peace Corps Heading for S. Africa in '96 : Diplomacy: Gore announces deployment, signs accords during meeting of bilateral panel. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wyden, Smith to Vie for Packwood Seat DOUG CONNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 UC Regents Seek Meeting on Affirmative Action Vote : Education: But several officials on both sides of the issue say they will not attend. Topic is whether board ignored faculty in deciding to end racial preferences. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Democratic Legislator Switches to Perot Party MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Improvement for Kids Events and "Back to the Shtetl" Hannukah party includes Jewish and Russian folk music, refreshments and a sing-along. Saturday, 8:30 p.m. $15. Call (818) 887-6053 for location . . . Also Saturday, Children 6 through 16 are invited to play in the snow. About 15 tons of snow will be brought to Grant Howald Park, where there will also be holiday crafts, a snowman building contest and Santa Claus. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Corner of 5th and Iris avenues in Corona del Mar. Information: (714) 644-3151 . . . "Holidays in the Garden" takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Events for all ages include St. Nick, trees decorated by elementary students, miniature horses and model trains. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. adults, $6; members, $4; children 2-17 when accompanied by an adult, $2. Call (818) 447-8207 for more information . . . A poetry reading for children is set for Sunday at Children's Book World, 1-4 p.m. Free. 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd. Call (310) 559-BOOK for details . . . On Dec. 16 and 17, Paramount Pictures studios will turn into a Christmas shoppers' wonderland to benefit the Cedars-Sinai Psychological Trauma Center. Santa will be there along with Dickens characters, carolers and a 50-foot Christmas tree. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. 5555 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. For ticket information, call (310) 855-3506 . . . Children can celebrate all the winter holidays by making cards. Dec. 16 and 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 admission per person. Los Angeles Children's Museum, 310 N. Main St. Information: (213) 687-8800 . . . Storyopolis presents "Chanukah at Home" with musical storytelling for children. Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. $5 for children 12 and under; $7 for adults and teens. 116 N. Robertson Blvd., Plaza A, Los Angeles. Call (310) 358-2500 for reservations.
'90s FAMILY : Too Close for Comfort : At first, working at home together was fun. But it wore off--and fast. To save her marriage, she did what she had to: She left him. SUZANNE DELZIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel Considers Deal on Gingrich Probe : House: Agreement could lead to investigation of the speaker by outside counsel. But Democrats, Republicans argue over scope of inquiry. GLENN BUNTING and ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Salinas' Battle Cry May Bring Havoc, Analysts Say : Mexico: Ex-leader's allegations and offer to return could rend ruling party or trigger social unrest, observers warn. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmaker Won't Run Reuters
World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : 4,200-Year-Old Tomb Found Near Cairo From Times Wire Reports
Government Overhaul Gains Support : Reform: Constitution Revision Commission's proposal to allow local agencies to merge gets a favorable review at public hearing. However, representatives of special districts oppose the idea. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Blast Rips Through Lawmaker's Office From Times Wire Reports
Opposition Candidate Wounded in Egypt Reuters
Sales Signal?
Sri Lankan Military Raises Flag Over Rebel City from Associated Press
GOP Split Delays Vote on Bosnia : Congress: Senators meeting behind closed doors object to Dole resolution supporting deployment. More uncertainty in House is expected as a result. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steiner Fails in Bid to Head Off Grand Jury : Courts: A judge rejects supervisor's preemptive strike, but will reconsider if action is filed. Steiner said he will appeal today. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Aging Russian Activists Renew Commitment to Rights : Reunion: On 30th anniversary of seminal protest, prominent dissidents gather to reaffirm goals. They worry that hard-won freedoms could be lost. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Vie in Primary for Sen. Packwood's Seat : Election: Oregon's first mail-in ballots list two in Democratic race and three in GOP contest. Turnout is expected to top 55%, up from 43% in last primary. DOUG CONNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Upstart States Try to Upset the Election-Year Apple Cart : Politics: Louisiana and Delaware challenge Iowa, New Hampshire. GOP candidates join feud over February plans. JESSE KATZ and LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Seafood Safety Rules Are Set; FDA Cites Illnesses MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Backing Off Anti-Gay Legislation GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS Unveils Nationwide Phone Filing ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Support for Strike Stuns French Leaders SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advance Team in Tuzla Paves the Way for GIs : Bosnia: Reconnaissance contingent starts setting up headquarters for 20,000 U.S. troops. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony Ousts Head of U.S. Operations JAMES BATES and CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : Candidate Wounded by Gunman in Cairo From Times Wire Reports
Amount of Settlement, Gates' Role Questioned DAVAN MAHARAJ and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County Recovery Tab $29 Million and Rising : Bankruptcy: Critics say top-notch lawyers, accountants cost too much. Others say fast, effective action is worth it. DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Says Indians Can't Attend Session on Policing : Tribes: The meeting will discuss response to crime on reservations. A tribal leader says he has much to contribute, but an aide to the attorney general says attendance 'would not be productive.' MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France Rejoins NATO Military : Europe: Reversal of nearly 30-year stance comes as alliance foreign and defense ministers approve details of Bosnia mission. Christopher calls session historic. TYLER MARSHALL and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Baugh Victory Bittersweet for GOP : Politics: Assemblyman who won as Doris Allen was ousted is focus of probe in alleged campaign finance violations. PETER M. WARREN and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabin's Killer, 2 Others Are Formally Charged : Israel: Gunman plotted with brother and friend but acted alone in the end, the indictment says. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cold Claims 160 Lives in Moscow in a Month Associated Press
The High Cost of Going Bankrupt : Recovery: Digging O.C. out of fiscal disaster means paying experts hundreds of dollars an hour. DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House to Offer GOP New Budget Proposal PAUL RICHTER and JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Experts Praise Jury for Seeing Unwed Dad's Side JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peter G. Velasco; United Farm Workers Leader
South Korea's President Struggles to Keep Ruling Party Intact Amid Indictments : Politics: Kim talks chairman out of quitting. Opposition demands arrest of ex-leader Roh's aides. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plane Crash Kills 49 in Azerbaijan Reuters
Observing the Basic Speed Law PETER H. KING
House GOP Seeks Quick Gun Ban Repeal FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Trying to Blitz a Girl's Dream LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dinner and a Show : With Rock 'n' Roll, Movie Memorabilia and Soon, TV, Celebrity-Powered Restaurants Have Turned Eating Out From a Simple Pleasure Into an Event JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comb-Overs and Coy Glances at a Senior Prom Robin Abcarian
Keeping the Third Wave Afloat : Authors: Outraged by a discounting of feminism in her generation, Rebecca Walker is carrying the banner--and spreading the word in a new book. MERI NANA-AMA DANQUAH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Silo Holdings Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection : Retailing: Chain's president says he does not want to speculate on whether it will emerge from bankruptcy. PAUL H. JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once-Jinxed Galileo Probe a Triumph for Its Creators LEE DYE
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
ICN Yugoslavia Unit Could Resume Exports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Hits New High; Nasdaq Eases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Agreement Apparently Near on Telecom Bill JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : For Shoppers, Internet Beats Big Online Services DANIEL AKST
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Breaks Record Again; Up 37.93 From Times Wire Services
O.C. Home Sales Up for a Change : Real estate: The first year-to-year increase in 13 months is slight but offers some hope that the slump is over at last. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION ADAM S. BAUMAN
Georgia to Be Headquarters if Tokos Medical Merger OKd BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Are Bonds Trying to Spell Out the Dreaded R-Word? TOM PETRUNO
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Faster Isn't Always Better LAWRENCE J. MAGID
Clinton Likely to Sign Securities Fraud Bill : Investing: White House sources acknowledge recommendations for veto of measure to limit lawsuits, but they cite reasons for support. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABC to Launch a 24-Hour News Channel by '97 : Media: But analysts say the network may have a tough time finding space on cable television systems. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Boosts Sagging Retail Picture With Wal-Mart Sales Deal : Computers: Irvine company's PCs will soon be available at about half of the stores in the nation's largest consumer outlet. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Travel & Tourism Times Staff and Wire Reports
SHAKE-UP AT SONY : Sony U.S. Under Schulhof KAREN KAPLAN
L.L. Knickerbocker Signs Infomercial Deal
Suspects in Credit Repair Pyramid Scheme Sought : Inquiry: Riverside deputies would like to question pair facing Anaheim forgery charges. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GT Bicycles Gets $60-Million Credit Line
Biomerica Stock Rises on FDA Approval
Senator Rails Against HMO Lawsuits : Health care: Panel chairman says firms are using courts to try to weaken regulators. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Good Guy' Labor List Gets a Bad Rap : Workplace: Some garment industry leaders say the roster of firms fighting sweatshop conditions is far too short. STUART SILVERSTEIN and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nona Morelli's Wants Nasdaq Listing Back
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8 More Arrested in Credit Card Fraud Crackdown : Investigation: Latest suspects are accused of acting alone. Earlier raids netted alleged 'facilitators.' JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHAKE-UP AT SONY : Idei Man : Schulhof Ouster May Signal Tighter Control by New Sony Chief LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speculation on Schulhof Successor Centers on Top Assistant Sagansky SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Source Scientific Inc. Loses 2nd Planned Merger Partner BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korean Chaebol Vow Changes : Scandal: Prosecutors make it clear they'll do nothing to impede empires' foreign expansions. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Less-Traveled Path 'Into the Woods' : Theater review: Cypress College cast is given a chance to explore the dark side of the work, and the result is richer characterizations. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Muppets and Friends Search for Perfect 'Christmas Tree' LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : 'O. Henry' a Charming Holiday Tradition F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
Popular Elsewhere, 'Amahl' Is a Rare Visitor to O.C. : Opera: Musical Theatre Company will preview its production of the holiday classic at the Gem. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Exploring the Fabric of a Society : Art review: 'Splendor of the Dragon: Costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom' weaves a rich tapestry of Okinawa's identity. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
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No Bones About It : Thorogood and His Band Do Their Own Gritty Thing at Galaxy Tonight BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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MUSIC REVIEW : EAR Unit Explores Playful and Serene New Works TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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