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What happened on January 02, 1995
NEWS
MUTUAL FUNDS / YEAR-END REVIEW : Whom Can You Trust? After a decade in which almost every manager could claim success, 1994 proved that most gains aren't automatic--reminding investors that some strategies are better than others. : The Laggards--Red Flags in the Sunset By Russ Wiles, Special to the Times
MUTUAL FUNDS / YEAR-END REVIEW : Whom Can You Trust? After a decade in which almost every manager could claim success, 1994 proved that most gains aren't automatic--reminding investors that some strategies are better than others. : Bottom Line Is, It's Up to You By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION : A Modern Update on an Ancient People : A CHOSEN FEW The Resurrection of European Jewry \o7 by Mark Kurlansky\f7 , Addison-Wesley $24, 432 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Social Seen : Historically, 1994 was one of Orange County's most significant seasons. From debuts to memorials, from fund-raisers to headline-makers, it was a year of note. By Ann Conway
Flame Outs : Who would have thought matchbooks would be a casualty of the war on smoking? Collectors say the souvenirs are being doused. By Lyndell George
'No Higher Calling' : Long Before O.J., Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld Were at the Forefront of Applying DNA Tests to Unravel Criminal Cases By Paula Span, THE WASHINGTON POST
Counting Blessings After a Hard Year By Jack Smith
COMMITMENTS : THE HUMAN CONDITION : Guilty Pleasures By Mary Ann Hogan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMITMENTS : For Every Choice, There Is a Price to Pay : Lifestyles: There is no road map to life, only delicately weighed trade-offs. Women must choose a role--single or married, work or don't--and all that lies in between. By Joyce Gabriel, THE STAMFORD ADVOCATE
COMMITMENTS : Stand By Your Man, Not His Closet By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laugh Lines : Jokes
Larson's 'Far Side' Fades to Black
Wilson Tax Cut
Russia and Chechnya
Newt Gingrich's Plan
JOBS Program
Political Football
Made Elsewhere
SELF IMPROVEMENT: Hard bodies, healthy lungs, trimmer... By Greg Johnson
SAFE NEW YEAR: The long New Year's weekend isn't over yet... By Adrianne Goodman
Larry Owen, 69; Retired Director of NBC's 'Today' Program
A VOTE FOR THE FANS: Rep. Howard L. Berman (D-Panorama... By Jeff Fletcher
University Hills: A Study in Faculty Living : Academia: Proximity to campus and low-cost homes lure UCI employees to this unique enclave. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gaviota Coast, Other Beach Areas Face Pivotal Battles : Land use: Coastal panel in midst of change will decide fate of last major undeveloped sections of Southland shore. By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Disease Men Try to Ignore : Awareness of prostate cancer has lagged, as have research funds. But a new openness and better treatments raise chances of stopping it without the feared side effects. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Rosy Outlook Colors Wilson's Inauguration By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Could Carter's Bosnia Plan Be the Real Thing? By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Foes Hold Vigil for Shooting Suspect By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Goes Up Against a Newly Revived GOP : Regulation: Lawmakers assail rules as hostile toward business. Agency says it must strike a proper balance. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Still-Violent Guatemala, a Brave Search for Justice By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians Stalled as Chechen Fighters Pour Into Capital : Caucasus: Rebels set tanks on fire and claim to have 100 prisoners. Kremlin press center admits to complications but says its units control entire city center. By Carey Goldberg and Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Youth Teeters on the Brink of Gang Life : Adolescence: Like many, Rafael Perez, 15, feels pressure to fit in. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Laws '95 Compiled by JERRY GILLAM, Times Staff Writer
N. Korea's Kim Fails to Make Speech, Deepening Mystery \o7 From Associated Press\f7
New Brazil Leader Promises Growth, Social Justice : Latin America: President Cardoso, at inauguration, tells buoyant nation its time has come to 'flourish.' By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Failure of Both Parties to Deliver Could Spawn a Third : Political pundits see a rise from the center if GOP promises fall apart and Clinton's ratings keep tumbling. By Ronald Brownstein
Pope Prays for Lasting Peace By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Horrors House' Suspect Found Hanged in Cell By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5.2 Quake Jolts Iran \o7 Reuters\f7
Rebels Mark Uprising With Jungle Fiesta : Mexico: The Zapatistas restate commitment to fight for democracy and equal rights--but through dialogue, not bullets. By Joel Simon and Mark Fineman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Keeps to His Usual Schedule in '95 \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Jailed Triple Murder Suspect Accused of Seeking Hit Man : Crime: Police say the Fullerton mechanic solicited an undercover deputy to kill his grandfather and confess to all the murders. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brian Wilson a No-Show at Beach Boy Reunion Shows \o7 Associated Press\f7
Small Earthquake Rattles Workers at Hoover Dam \o7 Associated Press\f7
Orange County Debacle's Victims Set Sights on Reform : Finance: Proposals for changes are heard locally and at state and national levels. Privatization of services, tighter investment controls are among options. By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
New Year's Leading Role: Cautious Optimism : A LOOK AHEAD: Despite the county bankruptcy, the arts hope to expand. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Year Brings 2 New Networks : WB Television and United Paramount Prepare for Their Premieres This Month. But Can They Really Survive Against the Big Four? By Daniel Howard Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Hollywood Exodus : Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda, I Am Here at Camp Kahala; the Faxes They Keep Sending; at Poolside, I Have a Deal Pending By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arts in 1995: Michelangelo, Martha and 'Miss Saigon' Too
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hyped but Behaved Punks Mosh In New Year : Bruising but benign fans filled the Ice House for a show by idealistic Face to Face and irresponsible Guttermouth. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diana Halprin, the new music director of the Orange County...
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Etta James Brings Blues to a Simmer at Coach House By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD NEWS British Honors: Rock guitarist Eric Clapton and... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
LACMA Adds 'Star Is Born,' 'Sweethearts' to Series By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Mysteries' Still Alive and Thriving By Robert Stack, \o7 Robert Stack, in his seventh year on "Unsolved Mysteries," is one of the few actors to have starred in four television series. He won an Emmy for his portrayal of Eliot Ness on "The Untouchables." He also has appeared in many motion pictures and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in "Written on the Wind." and \f7
Television's Hanukkah Epidodes Miss the Point By Ketura Persellin, \f7 and \o7 Ketura Persellin is a graduate student in literature at USC. She has written extensively on popular culture, style and literature, most recently for the Los Angeles Reader.
Helene Alexopoulos' Pregnant Pause Pays Off : Dance: Most ballerinas have to choose between love and art. The New York City Ballet principal dancer has gracefully included motherhood. By Anemona Hartocollis, NEWSDAY
Matthau Is the Answer to This 'I.Q.' Test : Movies: On location at Princeton, the veteran actor who plays Albert Einstein has a story for every occasion. By John Anderson, NEWSDAY
The Plans at WB and United Paramount By Daniel Howard Cerone
'Cybill' Is a Promising Addition to CBS Lineup By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
USC Student Films at First Look Festival
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Attendance Nothing to Rave About at Plantasia Dance By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Latin Trade Bloc Unites 4 Countries: Latin America's... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MUTUAL FUNDS / YEAR-END REVIEW : Whom Can You Trust? After a decade in which almost every manager could claim success, 1994 proved that most gains aren't automatic--remonding investors that some strategies are better than others. : YEAR-END SPECIAL
India, U.S. in Textile Pact: India will open its markets... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sharing in the Rose Bowl Wealth : Tourism: Hotels, restaurants and other attractions work months to lure likely contenders. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates: The People's... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Saudi Arabia Cuts Government Budget: The kingdom faces its... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'94/'95 : Have Bond Funds Really Bottomed? Pros Disagree By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'94/'95 : Stock Funds: Simple May Be Best--Again : Portfolio: Plain-vanilla funds' losses were limited. Advice for '95--don't sell out, just fine-tune. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING IT IN O.C. : Firm Is Getting a Lock on Security Industry
For Civilian Officer, Job's Just the Ticket By Valerie Williams-sanchez
Exempt Workers Are Not Due Extra Pay
Mutual Funds / Year-end Review : Year-end Special
'94/'95 : Words to the Wise : Four Top Money Managers Share Investing Advice By Kathy M. Kristof
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Platform : Los Angeles Loses Out on 'Empowerment Zones': : What Went Wrong?
Making a Difference : People for Parks: Recreational Rescue Operation
Gallery
Sermon : On Confronting Domestic Violence By Romie Lilly, \o7 The Rev. Romie Lilly is executive director of the Southern Area Clergy Council in Los Angeles, which has just been honored by the National Council of Churches for its violence prevention efforts\f7
Entrepreneur's Dairy: : Pain and Gain NOEL ANENBERG, who owns four small businesses in Southern California, first wrote about the challenges of running a business in Los Angeles last October
Second Opinion / OTHER MEDIA : THE SENTINEL : The Meaning of Kwanzaa
Getting Answers : Child Support: 'I Have Court Orders; Why Do My Kids Suffer?'
CULTURE WATCH : Small \o7 Is\f7 Beautiful
Resisting the Seduction of Disengagement : Thoughtful American involvement in global affairs will provide the only sturdy foundation for foreign policy
Monthly Report
PERSPECTIVE ON MEXICO : Investors With Cold Feet Were Too Quick to Run : The government's old high-risk strategy should have been adjusted slowly, but the pressure was beyond its control. By Nora Lustig, \o7 Nora Lustig is an economist and a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution. She was in Mexico when the peso crisis began. \f7
Greed, Hubris and Municipal Mendacity : Fiscal collapse: The villainy that took San Jose to the brink was at work in Orange County. By Tom Mcenery, \o7 Tom McEnery is vice-chairman of the San Jose Sharks hockey team and heads a youth foundation in San Jose. He is the author of "The New City-State: Change and Renewal in America's Cities," just published by Roberts Rinehart. \f7
Suspect in Ventura Rape Is Arrested in Nevada : Violence: John Linnihan is accused of attacking a Canadian in Arizona on Dec. 20, five days before the brutal assault and robbery. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Supervisors Seek to Trim Budget Fat : Frank Schillo: The energetic financial consultant, 60, is called a workaholic. He plans to push for a hiring freeze and to do away with little-used programs. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Supervisors Seek to Trim Budget Fat : Judy Mikels: At 49, she was picked by her predecessor, Vicky Howard. A business owner, she wants to downsize government and reduce the work force. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Look Out Below : With a Spear and a Deep Breath, Skin Diver Hunts the Big Fish By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Under Way on New Telegraph Road Traffic Light By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donations to Boost Hours at 5 Libraries By Julie Fields
OJAI : Laboring Moms Push for Title of 1st Baby in '95 By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Developer Proposes Cinema Complex By Constance Sommer
OJAI : Minister to Discuss Religion, Violence By Maia Davis
Census Bureau Seeks Input for Survey By Julie Fields
Obituaries : Dolores C. Hansen; Small-Business Owner, Simi Valley Resident
Drummer Hopes His Efforts Reverberate in L. A.
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : Outlook: Quake recovery, school district secession, angry voters will continue to capture the spotlight in the Valley. By Beth Shuster
Valley Sees New Year's Crime Drop : Law enforcement: Two die in traffic accidents and two are stabbed, but police report a decrease in violence, gunfire compared to past. By Vivien Lou Chen and John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : HIGHER EDUCATION By John Chandler
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : RELIGION By John Dart
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : TRANSPORTATION By Henry Chu
Toxic Discharges
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : DEVELOPMENT By Aaron Curtiss
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : CITY HALL By Hugo Martin
New Year May Echo the Thunder of the Old : NORTH COUNTY By Phil Sneiderman and Douglas Alger
Woman, 52, Dies in Jail Cell : Crime: Booked on a drug charge, she is found unconscious in her bunk by fellow inmates.
Residents Oppose Shopping Center Project : Development: Activists fear site to be anchored by Home Depot would attract congestion and day laborers. Hardware chain pledges sensitivity to area plan. By Geoffrey Mohan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ordinary Folks Devote Special Effort to Rescue Crew By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Injured as Single-Engine Plane Crashes By John Johnson
Disappearance of Grounded Plane Has Investigators Baffled : Crime: Detectives, owner seek clues in the apparent 'broad-daylight' theft of a Cessna 210 that was undergoing repairs at a tiny air park. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Holiday Closings
Protective-Permissive Left-Turn Signals Being Studied By Caroline Lemke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His House of Faith : People: Former gang member Orlando Barela, whose Orange church is celebrating its fourth year, now helps misguided youths and adults change their outlook on life. By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire, Violence Mark Final Day of 1994 : Law enforcement: Two deaths, a stabbing, a shooting and mayhem among unruly revelers are reported. Drunk driving arrests are down. By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highlights : Today
Rose Parade Blooms Late : Celebration: This is the 16th time in its 106-year history that the Tournament of Roses falls on Jan. 2 instead of New Year's Day. Result: a mellower crowd. By Sonia Nazario and Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
1995 Brings a Slew of New Rules for Drivers By Richard Simon
Celebratory Gunfire Leads to 100 Arrests : Crime: New Year's violence also includes the shooting death of an off-duty sheriff's deputy and bullets striking a police helicopter, wounding a co-pilot. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Filipino Vets' Dream Fades in L.A. Slums : World War II: A Los Angeles attorney brought the three dozen old men to the U.S. on credit. They find themselves living in poverty and chronic debt. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Facing the Music, He's Ready to Sing By Diane Seo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penn State Fans Rally at Team's Hotel, Sure Their Lions Will Come Up Roses By Debbie Kong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Explorer Discovers New Friends in His Voyage Around the World By Nancy Hsu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parading Through
Fire Victim, Found With No Pulse, Revived : Rescue: Firefighters find a man in the closet of a smoke-filled Seal Beach apartment. He is hospitalized in serious but stable condition. By Debbie Kong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Minnesota's Stars Fall to Chicago : NFC: Unknown Bears upset Central Division rivals, 35-18, in first round of playoffs. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicago Solves Moon, Minnesota : NFC: Walsh leads Bears past Central Division rivals in 35-18 upset. From Associated Press
Testaverde Finally Passes Pro Test : AFC: Cleveland veteran outplays New England's young star Bledsoe in 20-13 playoff victory. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Everything Comes Up Nittany in Folklore of Happy Valley By Mal Florence
COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Louisville Roundly Rejects No. 5 Kentucky, Ends Skid From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
ROSE BOWL / DAILY REPORT : Paterno May Do Some Gawking, but Will Try to Take Game in Stride By Randy Harvey
There's the Game, Then the Real Battle : Rose Bowl: Oregon defensive lineman Slymen has mother's fight against cancer on his mind. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / THE BOWLS : COTTON USC vs. TEXAS TECH, Today : Cotton Bowl Stadium to Be Revitalized By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / THE BOWLS : SUGAR FLORIDA vs. FLORIDA STATE, Tonight : Two Gators Suspended After Fight By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / THE BOWLS : FIESTA COLORADO vs. NOTRE DAME, Today : Holtz Hasn't Forgotten Clipping Call By Bill Dwyre
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / THE BOWLS : CITRUS ALABAMA vs. OHIO STATE, Today : A Metamorphosis in Tuscaloosa By John Cherwa
SANTA ANITA : Brown Is Happy About Stable's Winning Ways By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orlando's Avent Stabbed 4 Times in Street Fight
Avent of Magic Knifed 4 Times During a Fight
CARQUEST BOWL : South Carolina Pressured; West Virginia Cautious from Associated Press
HALL OF FAME BOWL : Upstart Duke, Wisconsin Pursue Extra Momentum From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE BOWL GAMES : Nebraska Lifts Osborne to Top : Orange Bowl: Frazier comes off the bench to rally the No. 1 Cornhuskers past No. 3 Miami, 24-17, and help coach close in on elusive national title. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE BOWL GAMES : No Ticket Scalping by Texas Tech Fans : Cotton Bowl: They'll be out in force to root for the Red Raiders against the Trojans. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE BOWL GAMES : What Becomes Nittany Lions in Aftermath? : Rose Bowl: After top-ranked Nebraska's victory, will Penn State go for broke or go flat against Oregon? By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE BOWL GAMES : Fill Up Your Bowl and Munch on This By Mike Downey
Secretive NHL Talks Under Way By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Assistant Dowhower Says He Has Accepted Vanderbilt Offer \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: THE BOWL GAMES : Testaverde Earns Gift for Father : Pro football: The quarterback will give his game ball to his dad, who was unable to watch him play because of doctors' orders to avoid stress. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frazier Comes Off Ropes, Floors Miami : Orange Bowl: Poor start landed quarterback on bench, but he made most of second chance. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overtime Comes to College Ranks : Sugar Bowl: Florida and Florida State pick up where they left off Nov. 26, when they played to a tie. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeah, Colorado Plays Notre Dame : Fiesta Bowl: Buffaloes and their coaches are getting all the attention, but Holtz has way of winning. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
North Carolina State Wins a Numbers Game : Peach Bowl: Mississippi State settles for field goals, the Wolfpack counters with touchdowns in 28-24 victory. From Associated Press
Ohio St., Alabama Bring in Mixed Feelings : Citrus Bowl: Defenses should be key as Crimson Tide still aches from lone loss while Buckeyes happy after saving Cooper. By John Cherwa, TIMES DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR
Bay Meadows Jockey Out of Intensive Care \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jockeys' Dispute Over Broadcast Rights Remains By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine's Tate Wants to Be Roaring Success : Basketball: Anteaters' 6-foot-4 power forward hopes his trademark bark and aggressive style of play will lead to a winning season. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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