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What happened on January 06, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Family Tells Jury About Murdered Little Girl : Crime: In death- penalty hearing, Nicole Parker's parents and brothers share feelings of loss with panel that convicted her killer. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : Citrus Grower Adds Land in Acquisition PAUL ELIAS
PACOIMA : Senior Centers Join, Open New Facility ED BOND
Simpson Lawyer Wants to Exclude Victim's Family : Trial: Cochran says Nicole Brown Simpson's relatives should not be allowed in courtroom because they are potential witnesses. Family members say they are offended. ANDREA FORD and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Innocent in Animal-Cruelty Case : Courts: Jury splits over guilt of his father, Stuart Miller, who may be retried. A deer died on family's Christmas tree lot. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harboring Fears of the Worst : Storm: Boat owners at Portofino Cove condos in Huntington were hardest hit, officials say. The dock was carried away by flood channel currents; more than 30 vessels were pulled loose, authorities estimate. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Theft of CHP Cruiser
Ventura Panel Urges Job Plan for Homeless : Government: Funds needed to start the effort would come from grants the city has targeted for low-income housing. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Ben Rich; Guided Lockheed's 'Skunk Works'
LOS ANGELES : SuperLotto Will Get New Bonus 7 Feature
Obituaries
Cultural Panel Seeks to Fill 4 Vacancies
Huntington Beach Extends Candidate Deadline DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Flood Plan Could Save Threatened Oaks MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Delays Action on Cutting Budget DEBRA CANO
Dole's Take on Foreign Policy
Los Angeles Rainfall 1878-1994
Refuge on Wettest Day in 2 Years PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Colleges Seek to End Financial Aid Snags JEFF McDONALD
Area Officials Review Federal Disaster Plan JULIE FIELDS
Most of All, Accountability : A new form of government might be a key for Orange County
BURBANK : Float Dismantling Party Scheduled STEVE RYFLE
BREA : Official Says Reserves to Soften Fiscal Blows ALAN EYERLY
3-Judge Panel Hears Plea to Keep Tollway Construction at Standstill : Highways: Laguna Canyon should be a critical habitat for an endangered bird, appellants argue. Road agency attorney counters that gnatcatchers will survive. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seniors
Orange County Almanac
Countywide : Mental Health to Be One Subject of Forum JEFF BEAN
Plenty of Mopping Up to Do : Aftermath: As storm waters recede, residents clear mud from homes and businesses. Wilson is asked to declare local emergency. STEPHANIE SIMON and CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Generator Blast Injures Man
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Most of All, Accountability
Quake Memories
EL TORO : Late Flights, Extra Noise in Drills at Air Station ALAN EYERLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Hearing Required on Nurses' Claim IRA E. STOLL
SIMI VALLEY : Smoking Ban OKd for All Campuses TRACY WILSON
Wilson Knits a Tax Cover Out of Whole Cloth : The governor wants a windfall for the wealthy, but it won't help our parlous financial straits. LENNY GOLDBERG, Lenny Goldberg, executive director of the California Tax Reform Assn., is a consultant and public-interest lobbyist in Sacramento.
Lessons on the Law, Media--and Money BILL BOYARSKY
11 Cities Will Fund Transit Services Post FRANK MANNING
THOUSAND OAKS : Suspect Held in 2 Bank Robberies MATTHEW MOSK
Investment Strategies
Coliseum Repair
TLC From GOP
Newhall Ranch Comments Sought : Development: Santa Clarita officials fear period for recommendations for environmental report is too brief for such a sprawling project. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jail Perks
Rain Damage to Civic Arts Plaza Assessed : Weather: Contractors track leaks amid forecasts for a weekend storm. Piers' condition a concern in Ventura, Port Hueneme. KAY SAILLANT and CHRISTINA LIMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN Pares Figure on Unprepared Students JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Taxpayers Group Meeting to Focus on Bonds Crisis SHELBY GRAD
This Can't Wait for a Federal Solution : Quackenbush must act in home insurance crisis
Trial Ordered in Slaying of Bystander DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Council Not Bluffing With Rejection of Card Club SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fleiss Lawyers Claim Misconduct by D.A. : Courts: Defense charges that prosecutors' remarks intimidated jurors. District attorney's spokeswoman says actions were completely proper. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truck Sought in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Officials Investigate Attack at Jail
SIMI VALLEY : Smoking Ban OKd for All Campuses TRACY WILSON
CAMARILLO : Boy Used Scissors in Threat, Teacher Says J.E. MITCHELL
YORBA LINDA : Stop Signs, Medians OKd to Curb Traffic DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $4,000 Bike, Tools Stolen as Garage Robbers Strike Again MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana : School Collects Cans, Cash to Get Backstop JON NALICK
Weather-Beaten: O.C. Deluge : Stormin' the Slopes : After Taking a Pounding, Some Decide to Take a Powder Far Above All the Havoc DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock Slide Closes Santa Susana Pass
PACOIMA : A Lifesaving Engine Returns to Its Station ED BOND
MOORPARK : Council Postpones Vote on Housing Plan SCOTT HADLY
Tustin Man, 26, Shot to Death at His Home THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : 17 in Running to Succeed Police Chief CHRISTINA LIMA
Inquiry Focuses on All-Female Math Classes MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDEN GROVE : Paragon Cable Rate Hike Gets City's OK BERT ELJERA
Apostolic Armenians Share Spirit of Christmas Today Too : Religion: In this tradition, Dec. 25 is fine for exchanging gifts. But they believe that Jan. 6 marks the birth and baptism of Christ. Celebrants attend Mass and then enjoy traditional holiday eve feast. DEBBIE KONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surf Continues to Batter Piers : Weather: Port Hueneme's span suffers $200,000 in damage. More pilings are weakened at Ventura structure. KAY SAILLANT and CHRISTINA LIMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Puts Off Vote on Shared Soccer Fields JEFF BEAN
Conflict in Israel
Preparations Urged Before Next Storm ISAAC GUZMAN
Mopping Up : Aftermath: As storm waters recede, victims begin cleaning mud from homes and businesses. Governor is asked to declare an emergency in L.A. County. STEPHANIE SIMON and CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : State Urges No Parole for Sex Offender Before Hearing
CALABASAS : Chamber Members to Get Fitness Tips FRANK MANNING
PERSPECTIVE ON CRIME : Hope Is the Only Antidote to Crime : The get-tough GOP crime bill is misguided. Urban youth need to be able to envision futures for themselves. GREGORY J. BOYLE, Father Gregory J. Boyle is director of Jobs for a Future and Homeboy Bakery, programs of Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission in Los Angeles.
416-Unit Condo Project OKd by Simi Planners MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA PALMA : Houses to Be Razed at Affordable-Housing Site BILL BILLITER
Widow of Chancellor Critical of Hospital JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Boyfriend Held in Arson Case JEFF McDONALD
Costa Mesa : Mayor's Open-Door Policy Put in Practice TOM RAGAN
Cremation Law Violations Alleged
She's Not Running for Ms. Congeniality, Just City Council Dana Parsons
LOS ANGELES : County Art Museum Wins Music Programming Award
Trail Builders
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Frets Over Input to Newhall Ranch Report : Development: Comment period for environmental document is called too short for large-scale project. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRVINE : Education Foundation's Role May Grow RUSS LOAR
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Is Named JEFF BEAN
CULTURE WATCH : Mission Possible
BURBANK : Class Will Discuss Disaster Readiness STEVE RYFLE
WHITTIER : Fund Set Up for Patient With Flesh-Eating Disease
BURBANK : Ballroom Dance Lessons Offered STEVE RYFLE
THOUSAND OAKS : Plan for Reino Road Section Scaled Back MARY F. POLS
SAN FERNANDO : Mixed Verdicts Returned in Reindeer Cruelty Case
LOS ANGELES : DWP Ordered to Pay Inyo County $330,000 Tax Penalty
Drivers in Tragic Crash Were Drunk
LOS ANGELES : Coroner Employee Pleads Guilty in Credit Card Fraud
Weather-Beaten: O.C. Deluge : Floods Reveal Coverage Rarer Than the Rain THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and HOPE HAMASHIGE and JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ethics Panel OKs Tough New Rules for City Lobbyists : Government: Broad definition of the occupation is adopted. Lobbyists must register if they earn more than $4,000 in a quarter. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Rent Complaints to Be Investigated FRANK MANNING
RESEDA : Officials Visit Wary Residents Near Crime Site MAKI BECKER
Mechanic's Life Ended Behind the Wheel of His 'Pride and Joy' DUKE HELFAND and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Armed Robbers Bind Victims, Ransack House : Crime: Intruders enter through garage. Detective says invasion-style thefts are migrating to the Valley from other areas. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel : Donated Park Named for Holocaust Survivor LYNN FRANEY
Rosen on Welfare
Toddler Dies in Dresser Accident THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather-Beaten: O.C. Deluge : Drainage System Fails a Major Test : Flood control: Channels could not cope with a level of rainfall expected only every 100 years or so. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Rent Control on the Borders of Los Angeles ANTONIO OLIVO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Compton Officials Ask Voters for Raises : Politics: If ballot measures are approved, the mayor's salary will double, to $80,000, and council members' pay will nearly triple, to $60,000. Critics say the proposal is out of line. PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Applicants Sought for Pollution Control MARY F. POLS
COSTA MESA : City Calls for County Fund Disclosure TOM RAGAN
Pete Knight's Office May Lack Frills, but It Looks Pretty in Pink This column was written by Times staff writers Cynthia H. Craft in Sacramento, Marc Lacey in Washington, D.C., and Hugo Martin in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES : Clint Eastwood Sued in Incident at Studio
Trial Begins for First Defendant in Shooting of Westlake High Students BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Houseguest' Goes In for Broad Comedy KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 37th Grammy Nominations
The 37th Annual Grammy Nominations : THE ANALYSIS : Plenty to Crow (and Squawk) About : Three Tenors plus one Tony Bennett equal a total disregard for the rock revolution of 1994. Such picks indicate a generation gap that has never been wider. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Fun in Being 'Calorically Challenged' F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals DENNIS HUNT
Three Legends to Receive NEA Awards ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guitry Film Revival Would Surprise Him : Movies: The Monica 4-Plex will show four works by the Frenchman who wrote, directed and starred in about 30 films from 1935 to 1957. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ART REVIEW : 'Unfinished Picture' Needs Some Work DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Dominick's Offers Few Pleasures MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stage Directory Jan Herman
3 Jazz Greats to Receive NEA Honor ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : Film Stirs Interest in 'Little Women' Videos DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A LOOK AHEAD: From the theater, characters of every stripe : Diverse Crowd of Familiar, New Faces in O.C.'s Wings JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ken Frank Trades In Blues for Argyle KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : An Amplified Pavarotti at the Forum DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
CLUB REVIEW : Club Shelter: The Roxbury's Worthy Sister in Pasadena HEIDI SIEGMUND
The Lore, Lure of Tomato Trucks : Installation: Artist wants to bring a slice of farmers' lives and some serious ideas to little towns. Exhibit is now in Costa Mesa. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CBS Defends Airing Chung Interview Despite Attacks : Media: Some say the episode illustrates a liberal bias by journalists and their efforts to embarrass conservatives. JANE HALL and GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Series Honors LACMA's Ron Haver : Movies: 'Favorites' will honor the late head of the museum's film department, a man known as a Hollywood scholar and showman. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A-Titles Say It All for Prince of the B-Films : Videos: Filmmaker Fred Olen Ray says, 'You've got to grab people's attention.' He has for over a decade. DONALD LIEBENSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The 37th Annual Grammy Nominations : THE PICKS : Plenty to Crow (and Squawk) About : Bonnie Raitt and newcomer Sheryl Crow square off in key categories. The Three Tenors aren't classical enough for recording academy. RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recipe for a Low-Budget Success Story : Movies: Although high-budget films are common, features can be made on a shoestring. Just ask the creators of 'Clerks.' PETER BRODERICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Knicks' Bonner Coping After Death of His Father DAVID STEELE, NEWSDAY
NBA ROUNDUP : Payton's Record Stops Cavaliers From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Lots of Teams to Like in NFL Tournament STEVE JACOBSON, NEWSDAY
Novel Steeler Defense Has Them Asking, 'Where in Heck Did He Come From?' BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Brannan Leads SCC in Cal Baptist Tournament
GIRLS' BASKETBALL PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : University Rolls Past No. 10 Estancia MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks Have Seen Enough of Olajuwon From Associated Press
First Round at La Costa Victim of Rain, Wind CHRIS DUFRESNE, From Staff and Wire Reports
New Mexico State Bounces Back Against 49ers JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : USC Leads by 10 at Halftime, Loses to Oregon State by 13 EARL GUSTKEY
PREP ROUNDUP : Edison Girls Upset Fifth-Ranked Esperanza in Soccer
Angels Will Lower Prices to See Substitute Players BOB NIGHTENGALE
SIDELINES : Ball in Conquistadores' Court After Rebuilding Year
Here's a Rare Headline: Clippers Win : Pro basketball: Vaught's jumper with less than nine seconds left beats 76ers, 95-93, and gives Fitch his 850th NBA victory. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Women Lose to Loyola
UCLA Has Technical Difficulties : College basketball: A not-so-funny thing happens on the way to No. 1 as Ducks upset Bruins, 82-72. Harrick is ejected with 37 seconds to play. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Union Says 835 Are Free Agents : Baseball: All unsigned players allegedly affected by owners' changes. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Brea Olinda Girls' Games to Be Broadcast
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Massachusetts Takes Control, Eyes No. 1 From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : One Year of Carroll Is Enough for Jets, Who Switch to Kotite Associated Press
Long Beach City Comes Up Short of Ventura This Time : Basketball: Pirates win 19th in row, reverse outcome of last year's state final, 87-76. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC 10 BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona State's Riley Sinks Arizona, 53-52 From Associated Press
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Massachusetts Takes Control, Eyes No. 1 From Associated Press
He Leads Lakers' We Generation MIKE DOWNEY
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cooper Controls Outcome
Long Beach State Winds Up All Wet MIKE PENNER
Aggies' Attitude Is Bad for 49ers : College basketball: No. 20 New Mexico State bounces back from upset to beat Long Beach State, 98-78. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women's Basketball Roundup
On His Way Up : Servite's Downs Overcomes Injury, Illness to Lead Team MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Garrett Keys Capistrano Valley's Victory
NHL Will Put Onus on Players : Hockey: Owners expected to turn down latest offer, then counter with final chance. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls of IHL Will Play in Sports Arena in '95-96 ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Huffman No. 1, Which Means He Must Try Harder SHAV GLICK
GIRLS' BASKETBALL / GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ocean View Overcomes Rosary MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America's Cup Yacht Is Damaged : Sailing: Young America should be repaired in time for defender trials. RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
These Days, Rose's Life Has Few Hang-Ups LARRY STEWART
Williams Fights Davis, Seeking 5th in a Row CHRIS DUFRESNE
PACIFIC 10 BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Arizona State's Riley Sinks Arizona, 53-52 From Associated Press
Maverick Guard Kidd Is Accused of Punching a Fan Who Sought Photo
Ventura High Pins 59-10 Loss on Buena VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Falls Short in Overtime : College basketball: Boline's shot with :03 left wins for Beavers, 90-89. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semper Fi: Raider Red Battles a Few Bad Men in Cotton Bowl MAL FLORENCE
Home Is Where the Hardwood Is : Knight Chose a Mortgage Over Wanderlust and Now He's Settling In as Highland Coach KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey, Hovdey Win 1994 Eclipse Awards
Herrera Quits Westlake, Cites Personal Reasons : Baseball: He will finish degree and pursue teaching credential. Wade to take over program on an interim basis. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Strike Threat by Jockeys' Guild Only Exposes Its Lack of Power BILL CHRISTINE
NEWS
Flooding Wreaks Havoc at Leisure World in Seal Beach GREG HERNANDEZ and SHELBY GRAD and NANCY HSU, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House of Designs : Grant Alkin transforms home in Northridge into 3-D artwork before it is torn down. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Investigators Search Citron's Residence Again JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sense of Duty : Health professionals have teamed up with Glendale schools and hospitals to provide free medical care to needy youngsters. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's the Man Who Can Make You Love Broccoli BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIPLOMACY : New Era of Cooperation Will Be Goal of U.S.-Japan Summit DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : ECONOTES : Club Eco Teaches Kids the Value of Recycling CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bipartisan Deal on Assembly Stalls : Politics: Democrats balk at several points as both sides meet privately in attempt to end impasse. Brown says, 'We now have to get the two caucuses to agree on what 50-50 means.' DAN MORAIN and JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexicans Struggle to Learn What They'll Have to Do Without : Economy: Prices of some imports rise; other items disappear from stores. Critics fear hardship will imperil social order. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura's All-Girl Math Classes Investigated After Bias Charge Special to The Times
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Wilson Says He Will Urge Income Tax Cut DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvi Says He Wants to Die If Convicted From Associated Press
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PRI Leaders Will Not Face Charges Times Staff Writer
Valley Pop Music Charts
Stationery Hints Brown Expects to Be Stationary : Snapshots of life in the Golden State. PATT MORRISON
Tough Balancing Act : Under the auspices of a grass-roots group, regular folks participate in a federal budget exercise--and find they are able to make hard choices. LOUISE YARNALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jackson Proposes Agenda to Counter GOP's Contract Associated Press
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Laguna Beach Again in Recovery : Weather: Storms tore the boardwalk, eroded the beach. City manager blames tollway grading for mud onslaught. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton, GOP Set Cooperative Tone : Politics: President, Republican leaders of Congress meet at White House, vow to work for common good. But upbeat words can't dissolve deep disagreements. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Warned Loose Lion Feeds on Fresh Meat Associated Press
EU Delays Russia Pact Over Chechnya TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Prepares to Return Haitian Refugees MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bond Market Skeptical of County Plan to Borrow Anew MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Criticizes College Cost Structure : Education: Report says the current system saddles low-income students with massive debt. A panel is formed to explore solutions. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Federal Budget Deficit Estimates Are Raised Reuters
McCurry Takes Over as Clinton Press Aide : White House: Former State Department official begins his new job on a comic note. He is known as an experienced, knowledgeable spokesman. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : Tips for Running Smart HUGO MARTIN
Gingrich Pushes Computers for Poor From a Times Staff Writer
Probe of Bird Deaths in Mexico Urged Associated Press
Regulators Blame O.C. Actions, Not Lax Rules : Congress: Federal officials express sympathy but tell Senate panel there is no need to tighten regulations. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and MARK PLATTE and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Marilyn Monroe Stamp Unveiled by Postal Service Associated Press
Cold Wave Kills 102 People in Bangladesh Associated Press
Citing Compliance With Pact, U.S. to Send Oil to North Korea : Asia: First shipment follows shutdown of nuclear reactor complex. Restrictions on financial transactions, telephone service may be eased soon. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing the Waiting Game SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Clinton Names No. 2 CIA Official as Acting Director : Intelligence: Adm. Studeman previously served as chief of the National Security Agency. Woolsey unexpectedly announces he will leave his post Monday. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Honors for 14 Calif. Teachers : Learning: Independent panel certifies 81 educators in U.S. after rigorous process. Some local leaders are skeptical of the impact, however. ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Exhibit Evolves Into Debate on Life's Origin TARA BURGHART, ASSOCIATED PRESS
O.J. Simpson Crowned Magazine-Cover King PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; He is a columnist for Newsday
U.S. May Force Haiti Refugees to Return Home MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Criticizes College Cost Structure AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Southland's Latest Disaster: Savage Floods : Weather: Storm drain system is ill-prepared for such a deluge, officials say. DAVID FERRELL and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pope Cautions Independent-Minded Jesuits : Religion: He lauds their contribution to learning, urges them not to stray from Catholic mainstream. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians Shell Chechen Capital; Palace Rocketed SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Buying on a High Note : Good deals on used pianos, violins and other instruments can be found. But be careful, or you could end up playing a sour note LEILA COBO-HANLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nearly Half of CSU Students Need Remedial Courses : Education: Some trustees say basic skills classes cost too much and should be given by community colleges. JOHN CHANDLER and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Chechnya Setback Reveals Cold War Secret: Red Army Wasn't So Mighty PAVEL FELGENHAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Pavel Felgenhauer, a military history specialist, is defense and national security editor of the Moscow newspaper Sevodnya
You Make Me Feel Like a . . . : Virtual Woman : He went where no man should have gone--the women's on-line network. And he fit right in. JESSE KORNBLUTH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Top Guns Soar in Cyber-Sky : 'Blue Baron,' 'Mongrel' and other flight simulation junkies enjoy the thrill of aerial combat. The right software, a vibrating chair and a cockpit made from an old car can bring daring dogfights into your home. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : Paths to Fitness : The holidays are over and it's time to work off that seasonal weight gain. There are many opportunities to jog off the pounds on the trails around the Valley. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joe Slovo, Top S. African Communist, Dies at 68 BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Will Lose 10% of Retirement Funds : Bankruptcy: Employees who invested in Orange County's deferred compensation program react with outrage and fear. J.R. MOEHRINGER and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
REAL ESTATE : Germany Offers All Manor of Fantasy for Sale : A government clearance puts castles, monasteries and a fortress in the formerly Communist east on the market. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snyder, Others Reportedly Indicted in Campaign Probe RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Vow Quick Attack on 'Unfunded Mandates' : Congress: Local officials complain at Senate hearing that Washington is interfering in their concerns without bearing a share of the costs. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ben Rich; Guided the 'Skunk Works' MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Some New State Laws Put Spotlight on Teens
Guess What's Got Your Number? : Publications: Orange County's phone books involve fast-paced printing, part-time delivery people and recyclers. But only the Yellow Pages make money. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : New Life in U.S.: A Test of Spirit MICHELLE PHAM, SENIOR, TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
O.C.'s Dornan Leading Term-Limit Push : Politics: Proposed constitutional amendment would impose 6-year cap on House service and 12-year cap in Senate. LISA RICHWINE, STATES NEWS SERVICE
Derivatives Weren't Cause of O.C. Woes, Fed Chairman Says : Crisis: County workers told retirement funds will shrink 10%, Citron's home is searched again, and prophetic Moorlach gains support for treasurer. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and MARK PLATTE and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Little Is Calm After the Storm : Deluge: Record rains in O.C. caused millions of dollars in damage, left some homeless. Officials mount cleanup efforts. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Making Book on the Latest in Electronics LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH: STUDENT NESW AND VIEWS : Finding Hanukkah Amid All the Christmas Glitter ELI STOKOLS, Eli Stokols is a sophomore at University High School in Irvine
Season of Promise : Despite limited budgets, area galleries have full agendas and a variety of wintertime offerings--from 'Iconography' to landscapes. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Minivan Done Right PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Wring Out Clothes, Shoes--and Selves : Services: With armories closed, churches step in to offer shelter. Many of the people on the street also help each other. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting Jazz First : Alan Pasqua is back to pursuing a passion after years of leading the pragmatic life of a studio musician. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Here's the Skinny : Shelly's offers low prices on name-brand workout wear, from leotards and leggings to dancing shoes. Geri Cook
At Long Last : Two decades after he wrote it, playwright Martin Perrini will see 'Martin's Place' on the stage. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
With a Bit of Tact, You Can Try New Tack : Language: Here's a quick guide to confusing sound-alike words. ROB KYFF, HARTFORD COURANT
THEATER REVIEW : Oh, What a Tangled Web : Despite some interesting twists and turns, 'Promises to Keep' slips up with a dissatisfying conclusion. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: Where's your favorite place to escape from it all?
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Recognize Rage, Live Happily Ever After? : FEMALE RAGE by Mary Valentis and Anne Devane ; Crown $22, 262 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Citron, Not Derivatives, Takes Blame at Hearing : Securities: Heads of Fed and SEC and Senate panel members say gamble on interest rates, not the exotic investments, were main cause of bankruptcy. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cowboy Kinda Cooking : Country Star relies on Nashville names and down-home portions of barbecue to draw crowds at CityWalk. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Couples Face Unique Challenges in Relationships : Lifestyles: Childhood training, racism and disparate pay scales can work to thwart communication. SUZANNE CURLEY, NEWSDAY
BUSINESS
Dole Will Sell Juice Brands to Seagram : Consumer products: Firm is separating food and real estate divisions. Analysts praise $285-million deal. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arabica Roasters Wants to Sell All the Coffee in China : Trade: The company, which will import its first bean shipment this month, sees the beverage as an 'inexpensive indulgence' with a Western appeal--a market ripe for growth. From Reuters
THE ECONOMY : Manufacturing Jumps 2.6% in November on Aircraft, Autos From Associated Press
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Company Town AMY HARMON
MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : Finance Chief Scores Points on Wall Street JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town
Power Failure Hits Nasdaq Services From Bloomberg Business News
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Mixed, Rates Rise; Investors Fear Jobs Report From Times Staff and Wire Services
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Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sales Tax, City by City
Hughes Gets $9-Million Radar Systems Contract
Small Business Don Lee, Times staff writer
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Vroom, Vroom : Vehicle Sales Zoom 9% in '94; Record Big 3 Profits Seen DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Small Business Don Lee, Times staff writer
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THE ECONOMY : Holiday Season Brought Few Good Tidings to Clothes Sellers From Times Wire Services
SMALL BUSINESS : Trilingual On-Line Service to Debut as Electronic Chamber of Commerce Don Lee, Times staff writer
Small Business Don Lee, Times staff writer
New Prozac Rival Gets FDA Nod Times Wire Services
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FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Mixed, Rates Rise; Investors Fear Rate Hike From Times Wire Services
MEXICO'S FINANCIAL UPHEAVAL : From Feast to Famine for U.S. Firms Dealing South of Border CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coldwell Banker Purchases Bay Area Brokerage : Acquisitions: It becomes the largest residential real estate company in that region with Fox & Carskadon deal. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Floods Reveal That Coverage Is Rarer Than Southland Rain : Insurance: Many homeowners will have to pay for repairs after Wednesday's soaking. Laws governing liability are vague. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and HOPE HAMASHIGE and JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Company Town : UIP Chief Extends Contract
N.H. Grand Jury Indicts Former Honda Dealer : Autos: Southland man is charged with perjury in connection with bribery probe involving employees and dealerships. He will 'vigorously defend himself,' attorney says. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking Stock of Bond Funds and Looking Ahead TOM PETRUNO
Easygoing Approach Helps With a Difficult Neighbor CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Company Town : Shell Gives Students Chance to Take Charge : Contest: Participants in the Dutch oil giant's annual game face the challenge of running one of its companies. From Reuters
They 'Bet the Farm'--and They Won JAMES BATES
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
McDonnell Retirees Lose Legal Bid to Have Health Benefits Extended JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Business Don Lee, Times staff writer
Green Burrito Parent Sues Carl's Jr. Chain : Restaurants: Suit alleges misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract against dual-product partner. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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