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What happened on December 16, 1996
NEWS
Scientists Unlocking Secrets of Marijuana's Effects DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Half of O.C. Killings Are Going Unsolved DEXTER FILKINS and GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Painting the Town LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Slaying May Be Baja Gangland Hit ANNE-MARIE O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mad About Martha? Have We Got a Doll for You JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lay Leaders Back Rabbis in Stance on Mixed Marriages JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing to Acquire Douglas, Creating Aerospace Behemoth RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Seeks to Continue U.S. Leadership JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES SENIOR ECONOMICS EDITOR
A Special Report: Valley Bowl David Wharton
Russian Lawmakers Give Nod to Draft of '97 Budget VANORA BENNETT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paper This LESLIE KNOWLTON
Court Ruling Favors Serb Opposition TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How the Study Was Conducted
S. Korea Ex-Chief's Death Sentence Cut, TV Says From Times Wire Services
Survey: Doctors See Faith, Health Link From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Electoral College to Make It Official for Clinton Today From Associated Press
New Giant Is Double-Edged Sword for Pentagon ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Netanyahu Phones Arafat to Offer a 'Message of Peace' From Times Wire Services
There's an Art to Solving These Cases MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Folks Who Think Cats Are Too Tame ROY RIVENBURG
Homicide Suspects Often Take Refuge South of Border GEOFF BOUCHER and DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russian Exit From Chechnya at Risk From Associated Press
Patients Not Told of Tests, Paper Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Refugees Stream Back to Rwanda From Tanzania From Reuters
Making a Case That the People Have Spoken GEORGE SKELTON
80 Reportedly Die in Somali Assaults From Associated Press
Refugees Stream Back to Rwanda From Tanzania From Reuters
Judge Is No Stranger to Controversy JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Unhurt in Fall While Jogging From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merger Could Stabilize Industry in Southland JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Tables by a Man Who Knows His Settings ANN CONWAY
Zaire's Hopes Ride on Dictator's Return BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake's Confirmation as CIA Chief Called Uncertain From Associated Press
Mom, Daughter Share Bat Mitzvah MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Cultist Said to Lead Police to Cyanide Cache From Associated Press
An Infamy Not Unlike the Grinch's CASEY SELIX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nixon Defiant, Vowing to Fight in Alternate Watergate Speech From Associated Press
Ship Crew's Actions Before Crash Hailed From Associated Press
Crashed Plane's Black Boxes Found at Sea From Associated Press
A Bleak Future Forced McDonnell Douglas to React CHRIS KRAUL and JAMES PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prop. 209 Fight Could Go to Supreme Court MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
S. Korea Court Overturns Ex-President's Death Sentence SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mixed Marriage Question Left to Rabbis JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan, Others Decry Handling of Homicides FREDRIC N. TULSKY and TED ROHRLICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexico's Ruling Party Elects New Leader From Reuters
Grandparents Doing Parental Duty TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonus at Kingston in Line With Founders' Philosophy GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit Engineers Formula to Realize the Empowerment Zone's Potential RONALD BROWNSTEIN
Winds Blamed in 2 Deaths; Power Lines, Trees Fall NICHOLAS RICCARDI and ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Boeing to Acquire Douglas, Creating Aerospace Behemoth RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Holiday Parties Can Lead to Legal Hangovers STUART SILVERSTEIN and EMILY OTANI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kingston Employees Take Bonus in Stride GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legendary Cuban Hot Spot Is Newly Hot JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Nothing Free About This Market : FREE CITY by Eric Darton; W.W. Norton $18, 176 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seattle Area Gratified, Guarded as Its Top Employer Extends Reach KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Fiscal Space Race, the Field Narrows K.C. COLE and ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITERS
Punch Lines
Attack of Martians Who Ate Hollywood! MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Big Show Before the Big Show BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Europeans See Deal as Competitive Peril to Airbus Industrie JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Shopping Cart Law Protested by Cities BONNIE HAYES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Don't Let Club's Name Fool You RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zero Tolerance for Child Molesters SHARI P. GELLER, Shari P. Geller, a Los Angeles attorney with a master's degree in marriage, family and child counseling, is the author of "Fatal Convictions" (ReganBooks/HarperCollins, 1996)
For Police, Traffic Stops Are Anything but Routine GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping the Libraries Afloat
Tax Seminar for Employers Scheduled ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Agenda BILL BILLITER, DEBRA CANO, KIMBERLY BROWER, SHELBY GRAD, JOHN CANALIS, LORI HAYCOX AND JENNIFER LEUER
Assemblyman to Host Open House SCOTT STEEPLETON
Down From the Mountains
MTA Must Play a High-Stakes Funding Game in Washington RICHARD SIMON and JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Council to Consider Refinancing Bonds MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Freeway Forecast
A Dose of Reality for What Ails the MTA
Campaign Money
Price Index
Sen. Trent Lott
Snyder Project Fills Media District Need EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
That Red Light Clears the Way for Somis-Bound Truckers JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Superstores No Bargain for Burbank, Officials Say JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Space Program
Car Insurance Law
Police Stop Nets 7 DUI Arrests
Man, 37, Killed After Car Hits Pole
Local Firm Seeking to Sell Radisson Hotel LORENZA MUNOZ
Recall Election Seen as Spinoff of Casino Battle JOHN COX, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Dead in Santa Ana Shootout
U.S. Guns in Mexico
Obituaries
De Anza Park Holding School Break Camp SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Auditing the D.A.
Holiday Burnout THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Predator in Brazil's Forest
Parks Offer Family Holiday Activities DARRELL SATZMAN
Trees, Power Lines Toppled by Winds Gusting to 85 MPH JASON TERADA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Turnover High Among Aides to Gallegly MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. City Council's Living-Wage Bill
Girl Scouts Spread Cheer at Shelter ED BOND
Firefighters Go to Public in Case to Save Vans FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mexican, American as a Single Identity LETICIA QUEZADA, Leticia Quezada is president and CEO of the Mexican Cultural Institute. Born in Mexico and a naturalized U.S. citizen, she was the first Latina elected to the Los Angeles Board of Education
Opportunities for Volunteering ED BOND
Frenzied Toy Quest Doesn't Tickle This Mom SANDY BANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Replacing Old Federal Computers
Teen Charged With Setting Boys on Fire
Long-Term VA Patients Fear Transfers EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Winds Kill 2, Snap Power Lines ANDREW BLANKSTEIN and NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATO Entry for Baltic Countries
Turnover Is High Among Top Aides of Rep. Gallegly MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State- of- the-Art Municipal Water Facility Dedicated SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Museum Offers Look at World of Sharks NONA YATES
Informant to Testify as Court Considers New Trial for Pratt EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Hurt as 3 Garden Grove Fires Break Out LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy's Death Ruled Accidental Drowning SCOTT STEEPLETON
College Aid Available for Foster Care Youth KATE FOLMAR
Electric Bill Query Sparks Big Caltrans Refund DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Killed After Sideswiping Truck by Bolsa Chica; 2 Hurt
Families Welcome This Gift: Army Units' Return Home H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Gawk Screens' Help Drivers, but Upkeep Is Too Risky DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce Class Trains Aspiring Lifeguards SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Investigators Seek Cause of Commercial Diver's Death SCOTT STEEPLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ham Still Getting Static From the FCC BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For County's Bank Robbers, It's Business as Usual SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clark Gable's Only Oscar Sells for More Than $600,000 DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Dies in Snorkeling Accident LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
The Times to Distribute Parade Magazine Times Staff and Wire Reports
Paving the Way for Development?
Techniclone Posts $1.5-Million Net Loss
The Week Ahead
Stars Come Out for CAA's New High-Tech Lab AMY HARMON
Tuning Up for a Smoother Drive KIM KOMANDO
PairGain OKs 2-for-1 Stock Split
Nobody's Dreaming of a White Elephant LAWRENE J. MAGID
Digital Brush Gives 'Fantasia' New Life JENNIFER PENDLETON, Jennifer Pendleton is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles
U.S., Japan Seal Insurance Pact DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiber Optics Change, Speed Up World's Flow of Information BEN DOBBIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Now Available . . . Well, Maybe Not CHARLES PILLER
Not Quite a Sprint Toward PCS
Workers' Steam Helps Drive Free Speech Debate TERRY SCHWADRON
Take Our PCs--Please LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Disgruntled Coffey Traded to the Flyers Associated Press
Rooks Slowly Regaining Significance SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
St. John's Avoids Dubious Mark in 77-39 Setback to Minnesota From Associated Press
Seminoles' Richt Turns Down Pitt Associated Press
Fullerton Gets Past Georgia State
Panthers Stop Streak With Return to Form From Associated Press
Disaster Averted After Recent Victory CHRIS BAKER
Trojans Decide to Press the Issue CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lehman's Road Map Leads to Even More Riches THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jaguars Take Step Toward Playoffs, 20-13 From Associated Press
Strobl Leads Downhill Sweep by Austria From Staff and Wire Reports
For Baseball, Action Is Truer Than Words LEONARD KOPPETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Headrick Makes the Grade on Mat ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nonconference JEFF FLETCHER
Rockets Keep Rolling Even Minus Barkley From Associated Press
Nfl Playoff Picture
Redskins: 7-1 to No Playoffs DAVE SELL, THE WASHINGTON POST
Clippers Tonight CHRIS BAKER
BUFFALO (9-5) at MIAMI (6-8) T.J. SIMERS
After Walking Walk, Carolina Talks Talk From Associated Press
Raiders' Flagging Hopes Flutter Away From Associated Press
Getting the Lowdown on Golota Mike Downey
No Offense, but Cowboys Still on Top T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Butler Sweeps Redskins Right Out of Playoffs From Associated Press
Women
Triple Crown Gauntlet BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley Wins in Water Polo DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pro Football Spotlight
Running Flame Runs to Turf Cap Victory BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Final Frontier : New Chinese League Provides U.S. Exports With a Fresh Perspective While Giving Home-Grown Players and Fans Chance to Learn the Game NBA-Style ANTHONY KUHN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Smyth's Acquisition Is Kid's Play LONNIE WHITE
Wetteland, Rangers Reportedly Near Deal From Staff and Wire Reports
Now, a Better Round Through Technology Martin Beck and Steve Kresal
49ers Crash Party at the Steeler Home From Associated Press
Chiefs Can't Shake Underdog Colts Again From Associated Press
Barry Still Gives Clippers Nice Shot at Respectability Randy Harvey
Coslet Gets Extension, Bengals Win Before 15,131 From Associated Press
Carter's Catches Put Vikings in Playoffs From Associated Press
Only 26,519 See Rams Stumble Past Falcons From Associated Press
It's a Giant Step Back for Reeves as Saints Win From Associated Press
Tom Cruise : "Jerry Maguire" MIKE PENNER
Tyson Can Have Eye of the Tiger, But Not Cat Itself EARL GUSTKEY
Howard Strikes Pose as Packers Run Away From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
A Delectable 'Nut' LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
Haggard: A Cure for Life's Troubles JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Folk, Fun From Neuwirth, Gelb JEAN ROSENBLUTH
Uh, So, Like, Do They Still Rule?
'Acoustic' Boys' Night Is Surely No Silent Night NATALIE NICHOLS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
13th Israeli Film Festival Offers Lively, Engaging Fare KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Midwinter Night's Dream in Orange JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Down to the Details of TV Ratings BRIAN LOWRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kids Need Prime-Time Safe Haven MARK HONIG, Mark Honig is the executive director of the Los Angeles-based Parents Television Council
'Whole Wide World' Benefit Premiere Set
A Nearly Complete Handel's 'Messiah' SUSAN BLISS
Talks Fail to Resolve S.F. Symphony Strike
'Good News' Proves True for Kathy Mattea and Fans JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wacky 'Il Distratto' Sets the Tone MARK SWED
Estefan, Olmos and Police Dramas Win Bravo Awards SHAUNA SNOW
An Intriguing Night of 'Solos and Duets' VICTORIA LOOSELEAF
Good Movies Go Beyond Race KEVIN ROSS, Kevin Ross is a deputy district attorney in Los Angeles and a weekend radio talk host on KMPC-AM (710), which is owned by Disney
Nearly Complete Handel's 'Messiah' Achieves Balance, Nuance SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Maguire' Cuts Sweet Deal at the Box Office JUDY BRENNAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garbage, Fiona Apple Are Simply Smashing SARA SCRIBNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tuning In to Some Lessons in Letting the Viewer Beware HOWARD ROSENBERG
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