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What happened on December 23, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
It's Why They're Called Punch Lines : Comedy: Norm MacDonald is known for landing hard ones on 'Saturday Night Live,' with O.J. and Bob Dole among his favorite targets. ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norwegian Warms to Mariachi BENJAMIN EPSTEIN
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. SHAUNA SNOW
There's No Reason to Find Fault in 'Fawlty'
The Song Is You
Disconcerting Concert
You Might Be a TV Star If . . . : Television: 'The Jeff Foxworthy Show' has brought the comedian to the attention of a broader audience than his blockbuster albums. JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Can Others Fly Like the Eagles? : Fans Want to See Reunion Tours--the Trick Is Getting Groups to Do Them JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damning 'Yankees'
Getting Fiesta Together, Taking It on the Road : Music: The Philharmonic Society, which brings Nati Cano's holiday show to Costa Mesa today, will export it in '96--the presenter's first such venture. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Creeping Commercials
Another American Pianist Invades Russia, Successfully DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dance Review : LeBlanc Meets the Challenge of Tough Joffrey 'Nutcracker'
TV Reviews : 'God's House' Full of Wacky, Weird, Hyper ROBERT KOEHLER
Weekend TV : Christmas Shows, Watergate Revisited N.F. MENDOZA
B.B. King Coming to O.C. in Comfy Old Blues ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soundtrack Will Describe Action to Blind : Television: A nonprofit group has purchased time on KCOP on Sunday to showcase TheatreVision, a system that explains what is happening on screen. LEE MARGULIES, TIMES TELEVISION EDITOR
TV Reviews : Heartwarming Look at 'America's Children' LYNNE HEFFLEY
His Anger More Than 'Skin'-Deep : Singer-Songwriter Peter Himmelman Has Had His Share of Hard Knocks BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Noise Within Slates New Year's Eve Benefit
Course to Focus on Entertainment Careers
Experiments With Sound Prove Satisfying STEVE HOCHMAN
THEATER REVIEW : Revolving Door Program Filled With Christmas Jeer ROBERT KOEHLER CRAIG WALLACE CHAPMAN / Los Angeles Times, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jury Convicts 3 in Murders on Halloween : Courts: Pasadena gang members are found guilty of first-degree homicide. They could be sentenced to the death penalty. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changes Proposed in Route of 710 Freeway Extension
Free Taxi Rides Aim to Keep Drunks Off the Road EMI ENDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Professor Argues 'Mitochondrial Eve' Had Many Genetic Forebears GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crystal Cove Residents Must Move by Year's End : Development: State will not extend leases. Officials plan to rehabilitate bungalows for short-term rental. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Elvis Wannabes Beware: Line Forms Now for Patriots Day LESLIE EARNEST
Suit Alleges False Arrest, Assault in Jail : Law enforcement: Woman says deputies did not let her prove bench warrant was mistaken. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conditions in Skid Row Hotel Are Unlivable, Suit Says : Housing: City-financed Hayward Manor project is plagued by crime and vermin, plaintiffs charge. LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast / Long Beach : Tuna Wholesaler Seeks to Buy Cannery
SADDLEBACK VALLEY : Applicants Sought for Airport Panel FRANK MESSINA
SEAL BEACH : Surfside's Barrier Holds Up, for Now RENEE TAWA
MISSION VIEJO : Preliminary Plans for Library Approved FRANK MESSINA
MOORPARK : Council to Discuss Growth Controls SCOTT HADLY
Update : Follow-up on the news : NEWPORT BEACH : City Grants Contracts to Waste Haulers ENRIQUE LAVIN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
Get Training, Grand Jury Urges Board : Bankruptcy: Report says supervisors and staff need schooling on responsibilities. MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Man Suspected of Giving Pot to Teens CHRISTINA LIMA
It's on Its Way From Up North, but It's Not Santa : Weather: Lower temperatures and possibly light showers are forecast for Christmas Day. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : The 8% Solution in Santa Ana
Platform : . . . and Other Tales From the Holiday Front Lines As Told to TRIN YARBOROUGH
OAK PARK : Texaco Proposes Gas Station, Store KELLY DAVID
San Gabriel Valley : Officials Seek Change in Development Deal
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Stabbing Death
Holiday Weekend
Obituaries
Jobless Rate Rises, but Nonfarm Work Surges : Economy: Some say increase in nonagricultural sector is mainly in low-wage service positions. ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA PAULA : Council Opposes Weather Station Site CHRISTINA LIMA
San Fernando Valley : Power Failures at College to Be Studied
Holiday Weekend
Thieves Steal Holiday at Convalescent Home : Burglary: 75 wrapped gifts, intended for patients who had not received any from relatives, are stolen from parked car. SARAH A. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANAHEIM : Conservative Policy for Investments OKd ALAN EYERLY
MISSION VIEJO : Commission Rejects Revised Housing Plan FRANK MESSINA
Central Los Angeles : Wall Art Project Turns to Children
GARDEN GROVE : City Hall Will Fall on Time SARAH KLEIN
VENTURA : Teens Arrested After Parking Lot Attack CHRISTINA LIMA
Obituaries
Jobless Rate Rises, but Nonfarm Work Surges : Economy: Some say increase in nonagricultural sector is mainly in low- wage service positions. ERIC WAHLGREN, Special To The Times
Bethlehem's Holy Sites Retain Much Power From Religion News Service
Westside : Jimmy Stewart Hospitalized After Falling
Christmas Will Test Mettle of Yacht Tragedy Survivor Associated Press
OXNARD : Motorcyclist in Police Car Collision Dies BURT HERMAN
A Family's Holiday Cheer--He'll Be Home for Christmas ERIN TEXEIRA
Obituaries : Janice L. Borchert; Utah Native
Holiday Closings
St. Nicks' Secret: Genuine Whiskers and Personality
UCI Cuts 3 Fertility Doctors' Pay, Citing Budget Concerns JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA HABRA : Tire Store Ordered to Move Flagpoles MIMI KO CRUZ
VENTURA : Neighbors Taking Yule Rivalry Lightly ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Change Sought in Development Deal
SANTA PAULA : Police Say Mom Used Girl, 9, in Drug Sales MIGUEL HELFT
Jimmy Stewart Remains Hospitalized
Countywide : St. Nicks' Secret: Genuine Whiskers and Personality JON GARCIA
Thai Workers May Soon Get Back Wages From a Times Staff Writer
Body of Woman Found Near Train Tracks
Woman's Body Discovered in Drainage Canal CHRISTINA LIMA
New Moms Get a Free Rest Day
Santa in the Sky
Dear Santa
Woodland Hills : District to Study Pierce Power Outages JOHN CHANDLER
Update : Follow-up on the news : COSTA MESA : College Instructors Win 3% Pay Raise ENRIQUE LAVIN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
Pollution Concerns Delay Federal Plan for Bolsa Chica DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Cairo to California : Fast-Growing Coptic Church Getting Ready to Install First Bishop for L.A. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Kids Hop to It in Test of Speed and Stamina MIGUEL HELFT
Friends Praise the Suspect in Cuban Plot PETER Y. HONG and GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Essay : A Daughter-in-Law Labors at Love . . . : Betty was a hard case-- suspicious, critical and resentful about her 'stolen' son. ILDY LEE-ROSEN, Ildy Lee-Rosen is a free-lance writer and musician in Palos Verdes
Memorial Mass for Stuntwoman to Be Held Today
Starting Winter on a Roll : Leisure World Inaugurates Holiday Golf Cart Parade DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Special Kids Get to Cruise Into Holidays ENRIQUE LAVIN
Woman in Serious Condition After Being Shot Downtown
Panorama City : Event to Aid Survivors of Domestic Violence KATE FOLMAR
Authorities Break Up Brawl Involving Nearly 200 Club-Goers in Ventura : Crime: Early morning fight near harbor leaves several injured and results in arrest of a Carpinteria man. BURT HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Free Taxi Rides Aim to Keep Drunks Off Road : Holidays: LAPD distributes vouchers at police stations and restaurants for anyone to use for a ride home through Jan. 1. EMI ENDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisor Urges Sweeping Hospital Overhaul : Health: Responding to new revelations of problems at King/Drew, Burke says she will seek a major shake-up to try to restore confidence. JOSH MEYER and JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Bay : Baby's Homecoming Is Family's Best Gift
Canoga Park : 4 Local Students to Ride in Rose Parade TIM MAY
Deputies Deliver Cheer to Kids at State Hospital : Charity: Children at Camarillo facility receive donated presents and a day of yuletide companionship from volunteers. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jails Lighten Up a Bit for Christmas ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Most of Airport Landing Fee Increase Upheld : Regulation: Federal agency OKs higher rate imposed by Riordan administration. Industry officials vow an appeal. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montgomery Ordered to Comply With State Inquiry : Court: Judge says ex-Moorpark councilman must turn over records and be available to investigators in audit of campaign finances. SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update : Follow-up on the news : COSTA MESA : Season Brightened for Once-Homeless Teen ENRIQUE LAVIN and HOPE HAMASHIGE
A Long, Cold Road to Bethlehem : Nativity: Gospel accounts of Mary and Joseph's journey gloss over the arduous reality of life and travel in ancient Galilee, scholars say. From Religion News Service
Doctors to Pay $1 Million for Lab Fee Markups : Courts: The agreement, which includes physician and clinic in O.C., is part of statewide investigation. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Dinner Activist Goes Back for Seconds : Holidays: After a low turnout last year, Donn Delson is opening the Christmas Day gathering to everyone. BURT HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY : Trying to Meet Needs of Elderly : Health: About 63,000 residents are over 65. A network of care givers reaches out to those in danger of falling into a deadly downward spiral. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Attempted Rape at Mall
3 Convicted in Murders on Halloween : Courts: Pasadena gang members are found guilty of first-degree homicide. They could be sentenced to the death penalty. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Get Inmates' Perspective : Education: Valley College class offers up-close lessons on jails and crime through talks with prisoners. KATE FOLMAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Actress Butterfly McQueen Is Killed in Fiery Accident From Associated Press
Whitewater Notes Spark New GOP Questions SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Mourn Youth Killed by Police : Investigation: Santa Ana officials say he pointed a gun at a pursuing officer. Family says he was fleeing unarmed. LEE ROMNEY and GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ken Keyes Jr.; Author of Self-Help Books
Relatives of Plane Crash Passengers Desperately Search for Survivors : Aviation: Weather conditions in Colombia stall official rescue efforts. U.S. jet's data recorders are recovered. LEILA COBO and STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Public Radio Issues Apology for Rapture Remark Associated Press
Madge Sinclair; Stage and Screen Actress Won Emmy MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors to Pay $1 Million for Lab Fee Markups : Courts: Agreement is part of statewide investigation of physicians who add on to bills when no service was performed. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany May Repatriate Bosnian Refugees MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Service Set for Stuntwoman Killed in Accident
Senate Completes First Override of Clinton Veto : Congress: Measure restricts investors' ability to sue for securities fraud. It's a victory for GOP 'contract.' ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
10 N.M. Tribes Reject U.S. Order to Close Casinos : Gaming: Ultimatum follows ruling banning gambling and voiding state-tribal compacts. Indians cite financial stakes, issue of sovereignty. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turkeys to Stuff U.S. Troops on Christmas Reuters
Search of Baugh Home Protested : Probe: O.C. legislator's supporters say he was manhandled during dawn raid by D.A.'s investigators. Capizzi's office denies it. PETER M. WARREN and J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Congress Votes Stopgap Funds for Some Benefits JONATHAN PETERSON and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Graham Leaves Hospital Reuters
Spanish Neighborhood Scores $285-Million Jackpot Associated Press
Pension Income Tax Ban OKd Associated Press
Internet Gives Tourists Tips on Sights Open in Capital From Reuters
Senate Approves Welfare Reform Destined for Veto ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Moves to Deport Mexican Ex-Prosecutor From Newsday
Russian Soldiers Halt Attack on Chechen City From Associated Press
D.A. Searches Assemblyman's Home : Raid: Orange County officials are investigating possible campaign finance irregularities. Legislator claims he was treated rudely. PETER M. WARREN and J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gov. Wilson Rejects $6,000 Annual Pay Raise From a Times Staff Writer
U.S. Ambassador Travels to Suburbs in Rare Overture to Sarajevo Serbs TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHINA : Santa Claus Is Coming to a Town Called Beijing RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bethlehem Fetes Its First Noel Without Israelis : Mideast: Suha Arafat, Palestinian leader's wife, lights Christmas tree as thousands celebrate withdrawal of troops. From Associated Press
Work Resumes at Burned Textile Factory Associated Press
FRANCE : Gastronomes' Goose Is Cooked : Transport strike sends sales of holiday favorite foie gras plummeting. Animal activists cheer as food emporiums suffer. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Defies U.S., Cuts Hiring Goals for Road Contracts : Affirmative action: The governor reduces the target level of women and minority firms to 10% from 20%. Millions of dollars in business is at stake. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pringle, Others Need Not Give Depositions MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FIRST PERSON : Bunking Down and Fitting In on the Slow Train to Bosnia NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4.9 Quake Hits Near Lake Tahoe From a Times Staff Writer
Special Counsel Is Named in Gingrich Inquiry : Congress: House ethics panel appoints James Cole, a defense attorney specializing in white-collar crime cases, to probe tax charges. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abandoned Twins Home for Christmas From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Bhutan: a Shangri-La No Longer? : The tiny, cloistered kingdom is struggling to modernize. Poverty, bootleg Western culture and claims of rights abuses threaten its image as a Himalayan paradise. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Completes First Override of Clinton Veto : Congress: Investors' ability to sue for fraud limited in victory for GOP 'contract' and Newport Beach Rep. Cox. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Diego Police Officer Charged in Shooting TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merrill Blames Orange County for Losses : Finance: Brokerage, responding to suit over failed investments, says officials caused debacle by filing for bankruptcy. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breast Exam Pad Gets FDA's Limited OK : Medicine: Device makes it easier to feel cancerous lumps. Maker's long fight for approval came to symbolize overzealous regulation. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rudolph Sees Red in Politically Correct Christmas Book From Associated Press
Dr. Seymour M. Farber; Physician, Educator, Lung Cancer Expert
Republicans Weighing Best Way to Reach Out to Blacks : Politics: Some believe the GOP message will resonate with African Americans. Others say agenda must change. BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Immigrants Fear Federal Assault on Benefits : Assistance: Even if the president vetoes the plan as promised, rights to welfare are likely to be targeted. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tom Pettit; Award-Winning NBC News Correspondent From Times Staff and Wire Reports
22 in Elite Army Division Linked to Skinheads or Extremists From Times Wire Services
The Search Warrant Is a Vital Investigative Tool ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanctuary Now Prison for Some Bosnia Refugees DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Walk-On Jayhawk : Ransom Beats Odds to Make the Team at Kansas After Stint at Irvine Valley CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way to Go : Hemet Man, 83, Gets 18th Hole in One, Then Collapses and Dies on Next Hole From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Ryan, Golden West Stop Chaffey, 79-73
Ineptitude Contagious as Kings Lose LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP : Red Wings Stay Hot, Defeat the Flames, 5-1 From Associated Press
Canucks Finish Ducks With Flourish, 6-2 : Hockey: Vancouver gets four goals in final 3:15, including hat trick by Mogilny, and crowd boos. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown a Marlin, Hill to Rangers From Staff and Wire Reports
You Never Heard of the Ping Dynasty? SHAV GLICK
Canucks Picking Up Momentum in Pacific : Hockey: After a rough first quarter of the season, Vancouver and Mogilny are making things difficult for division foes. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playoff Possibilities : Here's what might happen this weekend, according to the league:
A Hot Spark From Flint ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Matters : Los Alamitos' Johnson Keeps Last Promise to Dying Grandmother MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grizzlies Spurt Past Ice Dogs, 5-3 Associated Press
Dual Championships Put Happy Faces on Harvard-Westlake's Smiley Twins MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Basketball Contest Had O.C. Ringer CHRIS FOSTER
San Francisco Dominates Fullerton for 72-53 Victory LON EUBANKS
San Francisco Stops the Titans : College basketball: Defensive pressure is the key in the Dons' 72-53 victory over Cal State Fullerton. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rose Bowl: USC vs. NORTHWESTERN, Jan.1, Channel 7, 2 p.m. : GETTING TO THE ROSE BOWL WAS . . . NO SNAP : After Ball Didn't Reach Punter and Northwestern Lost, Team Reached Out, Turned Setback Into Rallying Point HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signings Include Zeile by Phils From Staff and Wire Reports
Lakers Have a Nose for Victory : Pro basketball: Jones plays with mask in 116-83 victory over Kings, the first game after long trip. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lukas and Mott Are Each Trying to Eclipse the Other in Close Race BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Happened to L.A. Fans? Mike, Here They Are
Osborne Is Trying to Put Out Flames DON MARKUS, BALTIMORE SUN
Long Beach State Wins Running Away : College basketball: The 49ers get the best of George Mason and its fast-paced game, 98-84. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : O'Neal Helps Magic Stay Perfect at Home From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : TODAY'S GAMES : Chargers Out to Make Playoffs Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Schnellenberger Investigated? Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ROSE BOWL : Johnson Rests Injured Shin ALLAN MALAMUD
Northridge Finds Good in 67-64 Loss JEFF FLETCHER
Q & A WITH TERRY DONAHUE : He Says History Will Be Kind to Him, Even if Some Fans Weren't STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Late Free Throws Give University Victory
College Football / Daily Report : Rose Bowl HELENE ELLIOTT
PREP ROUNDUP : Baron Girls Win, Get to the Final
Tustin Dominates Sonora at Both Ends of the Court MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Aikman-Switzer Rift Reported Associated Press
Westlake Makes Its Points With Royal, 85-65 : Boys' basketball: Warriors win their own tournament, send Highlanders a message. BRYAN RODGERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reserves Lift CSUN, but Not Far Enough : Men's basketball: Without Morbley or Cross, Matadors push St. Mary's in 67-64 nonconference loss. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : As Panthers Make History, Jaguars Make Excuses Bill Plaschke
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Missed Foul Shots Help Temple Beat No. 1 Kansas in Overtime From Associated Press
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Nunnery Shoots Rio Mesa Past El Camino Real in Final
BUSINESS
O.C. Jobless Rate Stays Steady : Unemployment: County continues to outperform its neighbors as numbers climb in L.A. County, statewide. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Record Profit for Bridgford Foods
Q & A : New Law for Wronged Investors : Courts: Reforms make it tougher to sue companies over soured projections, but may encourage companies to give out more information. KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Ch-Ch-Chia Pet Time of the Year Bloomberg Business News
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Republicans May Have Sunk Telecom Bill for This Year : Congress: But a panel is already working to gain the support needed to pass it as soon as possible. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Mexico Trucking Delay Signals Shift in NAFTA Support CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Airlines Orders Six Boeing 737 Jets : Aerospace: The $750-million deal with the Taiwanese carrier includes options for nine more jets. From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Edges Up in Slow Pre-Christmas Trading From Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Diego Trial Lawyer Played Key Role in Securities Fraud Bill JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chain Reaction : At Holiday Season Peak, Some Stores Tell of Plans to Close GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Trying to Extend His Stay GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Big Employment Suits May Yield Only a Pittance : Courts: Businesses normally keep fighting until the jury awards are either chopped down or tossed out. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
Luring Tenants to a Backyard Habitat : Mail-Order Sources
INSIDE & OUT : It's a Rap CYNDI NIGHTENGALE
INSIDE & OUT : Magnetism May Reduce Pool Deposits JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Domestic L.A. in Words and Images : THE LOS ANGELES HOUSE: Decoration and Design in America's 20th Century City By Tim Street-Porter; Clarkson Potter; $60, 252 pages : LOS ANGELES: The End of the Rainbow By Merry Ovnick; Balcony Press $34.95, 384 pages JOSEPH GIOVANNINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When neighbors of similar spirit put their bulbs together, it begins to look a lot like Christmas. And we mean a lot. LYNN O'DELL and JOHN O'DELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Luring Tenants to a Backyard Habitat : Gardening: A Corona del Mar yard, certified by the National Wildlife Federation, shows how. BARBARA DE MARCO BARRETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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