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What happened on November 20, 1995
NEWS
Howard Stern Strikes Again : The Shock Jock's Second Book Shoots to the Top--and It's Even Raunchier Than the First IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Held in Killings; Baby Cut From Womb Survives From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Accord Doesn't Signal the End of Budget Fight JOHN M. BRODER and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shuttle Crew Prepares for Flight Home from Associated Press
THE BUDGET BATTLE : National Parks to Reopen Today Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE BUDGET BATTLE : Tiny Gap in Projections a Big Issue : Budget: Congress and the White House support dueling forecasts of economic growth. The sliver of difference becomes huge over seven years. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BUDGET BATTLE : Rare Sunday Session for Senate Associated Press
To Our Readers
Gingrich Signals He Won't Seek GOP Nod in '96 : Politics: Speaker's move redefines presidential battlefield. Those in the running court support of governors at New Hampshire gathering. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Deal Reached to End 6-Day Government Shutdown : Finance: GOP goal of balanced budget by 2002 is preserved while Clinton aim of protection for some social programs is met. High-stakes battle over seven-year spending program is next. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Deal Reached to End 6-Day Government Shutdown : Finances: GOP goal of a balanced budget by 2002 is preserved while Clinton aim of protection for social programs is met. High-stakes battle over seven-year spending plan is next. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bard-Earned Honor : Bakersfield Professor's Theatrical Techniques Win Him a Prestigious Carnegie Award CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rift Between Black Leaders, Mayor Widens PAUL FELDMAN and JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Walesa Runs Behind in Polish Vote DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BUDGET BATTLE : Text of 7-Year Commitment Associated Press
Serbian Newspaper Calls for Probe of Alleged Atrocities Reuters
O.C.'s Royce Makes His Mark as a 'Porkbuster' GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Test Looms in Arizona for Condor Effort : Wildlife: Establishment of a Grand Canyon colony, coupled with the one in California, eventually could lead to removal of species from endangered list. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whatever Happened to 'The Year of the Woman'? : Politics: With the march toward parity stalled, 700 officeholders and political operatives convene to figure out how to make women candidates viable in 1996. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ballot Propositions at a Glance
Bosnia Pact Would Bring U.S. Nearer to Risky Deployment : Military: Troops set to go to Balkans face prospect of snipers and snow. White House expects to get flak on home front. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Showdown With Front-Runner, Gramm Must Break Free From Pack RONALD BROWNSTEIN
Deal or Failure, Bosnia Talks Set to End Today : Balkans: U.S. imposes deadline on Dayton negotiations. Gamble could result in triumph or humiliation. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Politics of an Epidemic : The mystery outbreak in Cuba turned out to be a nerve disease caused by malnutrition. Some blame inaction by the image-conscious regime, and question ethics of the U.S. trade embargo. TERENCE MONMANEY, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Budget Deal Reached to End 6-Day Government Shutdown : Finances: GOP goal of a balanced budget by 2002 is preserved while Clinton aim of protection for social programs is met. High-stakes battle over seven-year spending plan is next. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternative to Medicaid Leaves Many Dissatisfied : Health: Tennessee plan has cut costs. But doctors and patients have voiced criticism; hospitals are losing money. ERIC HARRISON and EDITH STANLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
13 Photographers Die in Turkish Bus Crash Associated Press
Israeli Government Vows to Squelch Jewish Extremists MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suicide Bomber Suspected in Pakistan : Terrorism: Officials fear that Egyptian radicals have taken campaign of violence abroad. Embassy blast leaves 15 dead and scores of others wounded. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thanksgiving With Full Global Vision Trimmings : Holiday: Author Victor Villasenor's annual celebration goes beyond the tale of Pilgrims and Indians, offering an array of multicultural entertainment. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Univest Investors Reeling After Alleged 'Betrayal' : Scandal: Lender comes under scrutiny. His lawyer defends his actions. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Archeologists Digging in Syria Find City of Myth : Science: Clay pieces establish that Urkesh indeed existed. The artifacts show imprints of the Hurrians, a superpower in the Middle East 4,000 years ago. KENNETH CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fired Bank Worker Arrested in Fatal Shootings of Four Associated Press
Courting Trouble : A Unique Law Turns the Tables on Those Who File Numerous or Frivolous Lawsuits PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
March Toward Multiethnic Goal Remakes Occidental : Colleges: Diversity of enrollment, faculty and courses is a top priority. Some alumni, students say change is too fast. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Palestinians Cheer Arafat in PLO-Ruled City From Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Battling the Enemies of Love in a Half-Tamed Old West : LEDOYT by Carol Emshwiller , Mercury House; $14.95, 232 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Test for Memory: Show 'Em Old Movies JACK SMITH
COMMITMENTS : Why Pay Less When You Can Spend More? BRIAN ARBEITER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
In the Words, on the Minds of Celebrities ANN CONWAY
COMMITMENTS : Hunter Gatherers : What compels otherwise rational people to collect things like salt shakers, old radios or bottle openers? Is it a control thing? An obsession? Maybe it's just that the stuff is so cool. CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Night Is Falling' Rekindles the Ratings Controversy ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Separate Lives' Thriller Puts Psychiatrist on the Couch DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND REVIEWS : MUSIC : San Diego Symphony Plays on the Brink MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
COUNTERPUNCH LETTER : Hey, Hollywood: Giving Writers Some Respect Pays
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Mozarteum Group Visits South Bay CHRIS PASLES
Warning: Inhaling CBS Story May Be Hazardous to . . . HOWARD ROSENBERG
Bond Brings Bags of Cash In From the Cold : Box Office: After a six-year screen absence, 007 knocks 'Ace' down to second place as 'GoldenEye' totals $28.1 million in its first three days. 'The American President' grosses a strong $10.3 million. RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Rusted Root, Osborne Are Passionately Retro CHUCK CRISAFULLI
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Pasadena Symphony Offers 'Rite of Spring' TIMOTHY MANGAN
Hughes Twins Are at Tip of Talent Iceberg JAMAA FANAKA, Jamaa Fanaka is founder of the Directors Guild of America's African American Steering Committee. The award-winning writer-director lives in Los Angeles. and
CD REVIEWS : Amid the Rabble, Fluf Stands Out While China White Blends In : *** Fluf, "The Classic Years", Headhunter/Cargo MIKE BOEHM
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Avaz Dance Theatre Reaches Too Far LEWIS SEGAL
JAZZ REVIEW : Fleeting Moments of Real Magic : Michael Franks Is Pleasant Enough on the Hits, but His Well-Suited New Material Weaves a Spell BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pryors Keeping It All in the Family With 'Hope' : Television: Father and daughter are making their first performance together on the medical drama. For the comedian, it's a case of art imitating life as he plays a man living with MS. N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEEKEND REVIEW : Pop Music : Merchant Radiates Energy at Wiltern STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD MUSIC REVIEW : Hungarian Gipsy Orchestra Plays With Enthusiasm DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART REVIEW : Guy Rose was Monet's friend, but his own works fail to impress in Irvine. : French Connection CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Kids' Values Are Damaged, Don't Blame TV JIM URBANOVICH, Jim Urbanovich is pastor of children's ministries at Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Burbank. He is a former adjunct professor of communications at the Master's College in Newhall. He is a frequent speaker and lecturer on issues related to children and spirituality. and
CD REVIEWS : * 1/2 China White, "Addiction", Lethal Records ERIK HAMILTON
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Laguna Shines Even as It Gets Melodramatic : The playhouse tackles a 19th-Century staple, Augustin Daly's 'Under the Gaslight,' and brings it back to life with style. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spectrum Bets on Allure of a Big, BIG Screen : Recreation: Irvine Entertainment Center, with 21 screens including a 3-D IMAX, is an example of the new trend for a night out--at least that's what the builders believe. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paging Doctor Lahti : Actress Joins CBS' 'Chicago Hope' as Something New in a Medical Drama--a Female Doctor With Ambitions JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Symphony Finds Stylistic Balance JOSEF WOODARD
SPORTS
Keeping Score of a Family's Challenges : UCLA: James McAlister knows how son Chris feels about college entrance exam controversy. MARYANN HUDSON and STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Honest-to-Goodness : Robinson Is a Coach Kings Can Count On LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eagles Turn to the Run, Win, 28-19 From Associated Press
State Volleyball Pairings Are Set
Pro Football Spotlight : L.A. Benched / Week 12 HOUSTON MITCHELL
Pro Football Spotlight
Majik Man Is Back--Lions Glad He Is From Associated Press
Falcons Make a Meal of Rams : NFC: "They handed us our lunch," St. Louis Coach Brooks says of 31-6 defeat in Atlanta. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elkington, Calcavecchia Rolling in Green : Golf: Pair cart away $300,000 after winning the Shark Shootout over Beck and Janzen with a 54-hole total of 184, 32 under par. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA ROUNDUP : Grizzlies Give Knicks a Scare Before Losing From Associated Press
Fitzpatrick Deals With Spot Duty ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Take Lead Easily and the Loss Hard : Hockey: Florida Panthers need only 3:07 late in the game to turn a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 victory. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Pro Football Spotlight
No Time to Stop : After Leading UCLA to NCAA Championship, Harrick Isn't Satisfied, Starts Over Tonight TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baltimore Wins CFL's Grey Cup From Associated Press
Lakers Put the Brakes on Clippers : Pro basketball: Fastest start in 20 years slows at Forum, where Lakers win, 109-88. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardinals Crushed by Panthers, 27-7 From Associated Press
This Prediction Handed Down Far Too Soon MAL FLORENCE
Pro Football Spotlight : L.A. Benched / Week 12 : He Just Wants Football Fans to Have Some Fun T.J. SIMERS
NHL ROUNDUP : Sharks Get Second Victory From Associated Press
Tritscher Gets Out of His Rut, Holds On to Win Slalom Race Associated Press
Warren the Man for Seahawks From Associated Press
Panthers Give Ducks Quick Slip : Hockey: Florida scores three goals in 3:07 stretch of third period to beat Anaheim, 4-3, at The Pond. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / THOMAS BONK : 'The Shark' Remains Consistently Dangerous THOMAS BONK
Mira Costa Is No. 2 in Girls' Volleyball WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jaguar Gamble Doesn't Pay Off : Interconference: Tampa Bay hangs on for 17-16 victory when Jacksonville fails to score on two-point conversion try in final minute. From Associated Press
Moon Celebrates Birthday With Four Scores From Associated Press
Browns Might as Well Start Packing From Associated Press
DeVera Wins One for Team : Girls' tennis: Villa Park junior's rally in front of raucous crowd ensured the Spartans would continue their season. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Cobra King Strikes for McCarron BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homestand Ends With Bang for Ice Dogs, 6-5 ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Sweet Victory for Broncos' Davis : AFC: Rookie running back for Denver who grew up in San Diego has big game against Chargers. From Associated Press
Pro Football Spotlight
Panthers Do the Ducks One Better MIKE PENNER
His Vision Brings Blue Skies to Saddleback : Community colleges: No matter the outcome, football and golf coach Cunerty keeps smiling. STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiefs Improve to 10-1 With Dramatic 20-13 Victory From Associated Press
Colts Fashion Victory Over Patriots From Associated Press
Prospect Has Look of Veteran : Baseball: Everything Greene does makes the Angels happy that he is their catcher of the future. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER / GRAHAME L. JONES : Rothenberg Shift First Major Move as MLS Awakens GRAHAME L. JONES
Becker Defeats Chang and Delights Fans From Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : USA Track & Field Drops This Meet's Baton RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kelly Keeps Bills in First, 28-26 : AFC: Buffalo quarterback throws two touchdown passes to Brooks and late New York rally fails. From Associated Press
Stewart Steelers' Standout : AFC: Versatile rookie plays key role in turning 31-13 deficit into a 49-31 victory over the Bengals. From Associated Press
Dallas Finds Redemption in Oakland : Pro football: Cowboys bounce back from loss to 49ers by reasserting NFC's superiority in 34-21 victory over Raiders. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Broken Truce : Escalating Violence Has Followed End of South County Gangs' Pact DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corporate Donors Put LAPD On-Line : Police: Group contributes $15.7 million in equipment and software. It is the equivalent of putting more than 360 officers on the streets, officials say. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Program to Battle Teen Pregnancy Targets Men : Crime: The county vows vigorous prosecution of statutory rape cases. The pilot project is part of an effort to make fathers responsible. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jesse A. Brewer, Ex-Assistant Police Chief, Dies : LAPD: The highest-ranking African American when he retired, he was force for reform while on Police Commission. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Doctor Dies After Single-Engine Plane Crashes : Accident: Richard M. McAtee had attempted to land in dense fog. His Beechcraft Bonanza slammed into a sand dune 2 1/2 miles from airport. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doors in Sound Wall Let Work Crews In, Not the Noise JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Outbidding AIDS : 250 Attend Auction That Raises $45,000 for 2 Ventura-Based Charities DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON MEDICARE : Don't Erase 30 Years of Progress : We can't afford to gut a program that has given the elderly longer and healthier lives, especially as their numbers grow. ROBERT M. BALL, Robert M. Ball was commissioner of Social Security from 1962 to 1973, and in that capacity was in charge of administering Medicare during its first seven years
Reseda : Cooking Up a Way to Thank Officers KATE FOLMAR
The House Just Says No--at Last : Far-reaching ban on gifts is first such revision for the lower chamber in half a century
Agenda : Issues Coming Up
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Awarded $1.5-Million Gift LISA M. BOWMAN
Valleywide : Periods of Fog May Ease by Thanksgiving ED BOND
Agoura Hills : Councilman to Be Sworn, Mayor Named FRANK MANNING
Why Not Give the Coliseum to USC? : Sports: L.A.'s white elephant needs a landlord that can put it to good use. FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times and writes a regular column
VENTURA : Teacher Wins Award for Arts Programs CATHERINE SAILLANT
OXNARD : Takasugi Will Tour 4 Elementary Schools CHRISTINA LIMA
OXNARD : Police Screen 629 Drivers at Checkpoint KELLY DAVID
Obituaries
Valleywide : Braude Proposes Curb on Cable Equipment KAY HWANGBO
OXNARD : School Workers Get Search-Rescue Lesson CHRISTINA LIMA
Republicans Confident Allen Will Be Recalled : Election: Low on campaign cash, assemblywoman resorts to 'town hall' meetings and says crowds are receptive: 'They like me.' ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : UCI's Embarrassments Keep Coming
L.A. School District Breakup
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Star Tours : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Cellular Phones May Interfere With Operation of Pacemakers From Times staff reports
Prop. 187 Message
Man Missing After Boat Sinks
Creek Repairs Halted for Lack of Paperwork DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes Soar for Condor Colony at Grand Canyon : Conservation: Ventura-based program plans to establish second wild population of the endangered birds in February. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOCUS: Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : PERSPECTIVE : New Barriers to Suburban Crime Include Neighbors Dropping Theirs SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Lint Behind Dryer Ignites House Fire DAVID R. BAKER
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Street Humor : Madding Crowd Comes From Afar for Annual Rite of the Bizarre in Pasadena's Doo Dah Parade ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zedillo Must Put a Firm Hand on Fiscal Policy : Decisiveness is needed now to control Mexico's economy
Westlake Village : New Council Members to Take Office Dec. 6 FRANK MANNING
Chatsworth : Park Advocates Mark 25th Anniversary ED BOND
Psychiatrist Finds Clues to Nerve Defect in Narcolepsy From Times staff reports
Rogers Says Claim of 70 Slayings Was in Jest : Crime: Suspect in cross-country killings tells media that his remark about victims was a joke and that he has never killed anyone. From Associated Press
Shooting Kills Boy Playing in Front Yard : Violence: An 8-year-old at a baby shower dies after being struck in the head by a bullet from a passing car. ANTONIO OLIVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lancaster Teen Fatally Shot by Friend : Police Say Youth Pointed Rifle at Fred Gajeta, 17, in Jest; Relatives and Acquaintances Express Shock EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Details Near to Link Pond With Big A : Development: Flexible blueprint for sports and entertainment complex is expected by early January at the latest. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS PADRES FOREST : Motorcyclist Dies in Backcountry Crash CHRISTINA LIMA
Unassuming MTA Leader Takes the Expertise Route GEORGE RAMOS
Suspect Held After Crash Cuts Power to 2,400 Homes
Jean Newhall Coleman; Camarillo Homemaker
Navajo Code Talkers
Luke Zimmerman
Aftermath of Rabin Slaying
Burbank May Take 40% Loss on Former Lockheed Site : Real estate: Redevelopment agency is trying to sell 10-acre parcel near airport where building plans have failed. Five potential buyers show interest. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine's List of Embarrassments : Unpleasant disclosures in fertility clinic scandal seem to have no end
Pharaohs' Tomb Builders Made a Career Out of It : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Be Prepared to Contain the Carthage of the 1990s : Japan: America's financial and technological edge already has been silently surrendered to Tokyo. Is world supremacy next? CHRISTOPHER LAYNE, Christopher Layne is a fellow at the Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government
Calabasas : City Prepares Retail Center Site for Library FRANK MANNING
The Valley Is His First Louvre PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Diet
Road-Work Warnings on Edinger: Their Job Is Done DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOCUS: Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : An Artist Reminisces About the Changing Landscape : IN PERSON LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Gadfly With Staying Power : Bedridden at 87, Carroll Lorbeer Still Keeps a Hand in Local Government MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tomb Full of Mystery : Archeologist Kent Weeks' find may well prove to be one of the most important burial chambers unearthed in Egypt. : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment THOMAS H. MAUGH II and CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUSINESS
Japan Times Staff and Wire Reports
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : They're Fruitful and They're Multiplying : Trends: 'Business incubators' help reduce the risk and costs of starting a firm, and they're rapidly gaining popularity. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Times Staff Reports
Objections Likely on Commercial Aircraft Colossus : News analysis: Boeing-McDonnell might escape antitrust concerns on defense aircraft business. JUBE SHIVER Jr. and JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hong Kong Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County Times Staff Reports
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Not the Trend of the Century JAMES BATES
Southland Times Staff Reports
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
China Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quackenbush Vows Action Against No-Shows THOMAS MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taiwan Times Staff and Wire Reports
Currency Times Staff and Wire Reports
Last-Ditch Daimler-Benz Unit Talks Fail to Stop Plan to Slash Payroll From Reuters
China Says It Will Slash Tariffs : Move Is Part of Bid for World Trade Organization Admission DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Singapore Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boeing Reaches a Tentative Accord With Striking Union From Bloomberg Business News
OPEC Talks Expected to Yield New Freeze on Production Quotas From Reuters
YOUR MONEY : Are You Dreaming of a Tight Christmas? : Finance: Some tips to keep the spending under control, and not feel like Scrooge in the process. From Associated Press
Maternity Leave Benefits Are Far From a Birthright Do you have a question about an on-the-job situation? If so, please mail it to Shop Talk, Los Angeles Times, P.O. Box 2008, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Or call (714) 966-7873 and leave a voice mail message with your name and where you live. Questions of general interest will be answered in this column on Mondays. and
SEC Chief Under Fire for Backing Lawsuit Reform From Associated Press
Real Estate Firm Shuffles Top Positions
News Corp. to Announce TV Plans for Latin America : Media: Analysts say Murdoch has formed a joint venture with Brazil's Globo network and Mexico's Grupo Televisa. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'60 Minutes' Source to Testify, Lawyer Says : Media: Although the ex-tobacco exec is already being harassed, he says the testimony should get out. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reliance Names New President, Chief Financial Officer Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fast-Food Fight Rages in China : Restaurateurs Aim at Potential Market of 1.2 Billion People RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ill Feelings : FHP's Ousted Founder Says Losing Post Was a Bitter Pill BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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