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What happened on December 20, 1996
NEWS
Modern-Day Witches LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire in Converted Watts Garage Kills 5 Children HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tis the Shameless Season JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement Plan to Proceed, Cabinet Says From Times Wire Reports
Industry Unveils Its Ratings System for TV Programs JANE HALL and BRIAN LOWRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
250,000 Turn Out for Anti-Milosevic Rally From Times Wire Reports
Treasury Chief Urges Clinton to Address Urban Ills JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Identifying Medication Risks
Supreme Court to Review Murder Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Weapons' Fate May Give Hint of Iraq's Plans JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hong Kong's Future Chief Urges Patience RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Russians Killed in Chechen Capital From Times Wire Reports
INS Beefing Up Border Forces for New Year ANNE-MARIE O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Findings Mixed on Holocaust Assets From Times Wire Reports
Have Yourself a Form Letter Christmas MIKE DOWNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Babbitt Warns of Water Cutbacks FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Gingrich Linked With False Probe Document JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Corpse Fails to Yield Clues MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Communism Fades, U.S. Goes Hunting for Moles JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Reportedly Signed False Document in Probe JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marijuana, Tobacco Use on Rise Among U.S. Teens MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Trading a Few Shots Over Raiders' Gun Exchange PATT MORRISON
Woman Dies Fleeing Fire Associated Press
Collected Writings of a Hyperkinetic Wordsmith : BUCKLEY: The Right Word by William F. Buckley Jr.; Selected, assembled and edited by Samuel S. Vaughn; Random House $28, 524 pages ANTHONY DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Expected to Announce Cabinet, Economic Posts JONATHAN PETERSON and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Family and Friends Are Also Held Hostage by Peru Crisis MARY BETH SHERIDAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Babbitt Warns of Water Cutbacks FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
32,000 Chenille Sweaters Recalled Due to Flammability Associated Press
Scent Machine Leads to Murder Conviction GREG HERNANDEZ and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 'Viper Militia' Members Enter Felony Guilty Pleas From Reuters
A Sleek, Muscular Jaguar That's Born to Be Wild PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 in 'Viper Militia' Enter Guilty Pleas From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marcello Mastroianni; Suave Italian Actor Became an International Star MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tarnishing the Golden Years With Addiction TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Schools Chief Honig's Sentence Reduced RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
A Hollywood Horror Happening BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Justice Dept. Probes Gifts to Clinton Fund SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire in Converted Watts Garage Kills 5 Children HECTOR TOBAR and TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Ching Hai, Clinton Finds New Type of Special Interest PETER Y. HONG and K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Scent Machine Convinces O.C. Murder Jury GREG HERNANDEZ and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Postal Official Slain; Fired Worker Held From Associated Press
Oakland School District Recognizes Black English ELAINE WOO and MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prince Philip's Gun Views Stir Furor WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Soldier Out in Swastika Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Punch Lines
Japan Joins List of Global Targets SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frustration Mounts as Stalemate Continues SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
V-Chip Remains X-Factor in Debate JUBE SHIVER JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Elmo Is Tickling Kids Everywhere JEANNINE STEIN
System Rated 'OK' by Panel of Parents LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Attention: A Rebel Aim From the Very Start TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Drumming Into Metallica MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'High' Shows Van Zandt's Talent, Vision ROBERT HILBURN
'Ghosts of Mississippi,' by Way of Hollywood KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Craven's 'Scream' a Bravura Sendup of Horror Pictures KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals
Memorable 'Night' More Than Nostalgia PHILIP BRANDES
Exhibit Gathers TV Shows on Art
A Murky 'Window' on Relationships JANA. J. MONJI
Gradual Student ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Memories' Forgets to Be a Blues Christmas
Music of Handel on Christmas Eve
Joseph Swensen Steps Up to the Podium, With Style DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Ratings Are Just One Tiny Step for Mankind HOWARD ROSENBERG
'Action Figures' Hits Targets With Satire JANA. J. MONJI
Latino-Themed Show to Cap Celebration
'Americans': Odd Couple of Ex-Presidents JACK MATHEWS, FOR THE TIMES
Fast Times for Peter White LIZ SMITH
'English Patient' Basks in Globe Nominations CLAUDIA PUIG and ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Duke Ellington's Newest Collaborator DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. SHAUNA SNOW
'Word of Mouth' Travels Far on Emotions PHILIP BRANDES
Mastroianni: Master of Bemused Aplomb KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Trip the Right Vehicle for Beavis and Butt-head KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From 'Messiah' Sing-Along to 'Nutcracker'
Jozu: California-Pacific With Promise S. IRENE VIRBILA, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
Typhoon to Offer Free Origami Class
'Fine Day' a Dawning for Clooney KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Another Sleek Thriller From Chabrol KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mastroianni Leaves a Memorable, Enduring Legacy SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From 'Fiesta Navidad' to 'The Nutcracker'
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Teenager Held After Bolsa Avenue Shooting THAO HUA
Illegal Housing Persists JODI WILGOREN and LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bail Denied After Arms Ring Suspect Surrenders DAVAN MAHARAJ
LAPD Officer Fights Back After Complaint BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Crazy Life Al Martinez
College Team Seeks Toy Drive Donations DAVID GREENBERG
Absentee Ballots Confirm Recall of 2 Council Members
Bustamante to Speak at Lunch Fund-Raiser KENNETH R. WEISS
Teachers, Pupils Mourn Children Killed in Fire TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Jews, All of Jerusalem Is Home IRVING MOSKOWITZ, Irving Moskowitz is a retired physician and hospital developer in Southern California whose charitable foundation supports Jewish projects in Jerusalem
Serial Wrought-Iron Robber Sought ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Opening Salvo Fired in Race for City Attorney
Why Settlements Spell End of Peace HENRY SIEGMAN, Henry Siegman is a senior fellow on the Middle East at the Council on Foreign Relations
Defendant in Fatal Burning Testifies in Penalty Phase ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Newcomers Named to Planning Board DAVID R. BAKER
Inglewood Voters to Decide on Tax Hikes for New Arena
Parolee Sentenced to Death in Kidnap-Murder
State Delays Wetlands Vote Amid Cleanup Talks DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Promising Deal Teeters
Applicants Sought for Planning, Other Panels JOHN CANALIS
Church to Reprise Christmas Show DAVID GREENBERG
Council May Revise Structure of Meetings MIMI KO CRUZ
Way Cleared for Bernson Ethics Trial HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Committee Suggests Moving Magnet School Nearer to Town Center REGINA HONG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City OKs Restaurant Parking Proposal DAVID R. BAKER
Get Smart on Encryption
Public Answers Call to Help Needy Families SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
County Finds Getting Out of Jam Too Costly JOSE CARDENAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living Wage Plan
Reforms to Save Medicare
County Students Again Excel in National Test REGINA HONG and KATE FOLMAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Associations
County Gets Grants to Aid Defense Firms CARLOS V. LOZANO
Spitzer Wants Board to Take Back Power SHELBY GRAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Gable's Oscar
Officials Hope Bikeway Will Boost Revitalization Effort
2 Prosecutors Allege Transfers Are Payback for Backing Lynch ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A refined system with the V-chip is a future possibility
Death Sentence Given in Kidnap-Murder JOSE CARDENAS
Stephanides, 63, Notable Greek Orthodox Priest
Victim in Glendale Gun Battle Identified as Bystander
Man Sought in Bank Robbery SCOTT HADLY
Volunteers / Helping hands
Oxnard OKs Deal for Suns to Play at College LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversial Donors Spread Wealth Among Key Californians MARC LACEY TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mayor Denounces 'Poison Pen' Letters BILL BILLITER
Family's Yule Display Nets Food for Needy DAVID R. BAKER
Church Conducting Teddy Bear Drive DARRELL SATZMAN
James Carville
Christmas Tree Surprise Quickly Wilts at School DEBORAH BELGUM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board Drops Triunfo as 'Initial Site' for Dog Park PENNY AREVALO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Christmas for Children From Low-Income Families
CHP Targets Holiday Drunken Drivers JOHN POPE
Church Hosts Party for Needy Children JOHN CANALIS
Home Sweet Home Restored to Former State ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foxborough Celebrates Its Diversity KIMBERLY BROWER
The Last Picture Show ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Tobacco Ads 'Inoculate' Teen Filmgoers in UCI Study RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers / Helping hands
Pringle Launches 'Emergency' Fund Campaign ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Causes $300,000 in Damage to Business
Driver With MS Says DMV Judged Disability, Not Him Dana Parsons
Del Olmo on GOP
Fraudulent Use of Handicapped Placards
Skydiving Santa Surprises Students With a Holiday Landing
2 Teens Arrested in 10th Gang Sweep SCOTT STEEPLETON
Mugu Missile Program Target of Pollution Issue LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce to Host DNA Research Workshop SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Two Men Arrested in Theft of Transmissions THAO HUA
D.A. Blames System for Girl's Death SCOTT HADLY
Grinch Sign Causes a Stir in Bridle Path Area MACK REED
Social Security's Computer Systems
A Family of Mice, Toy Soldiers and Kids DADE HAYES
Protest Staged Over Impending Cuts in Welfare Benefits SOLOMON MOORE
Julie Garber, Who Froze Embryos for Future Use
Jury Deadlocks on Murder Charge ANNA CEKOLA
Police ID Teen Killed in Gunfight as Bystander STEVE RYFLE and EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Memorial Service to Aid Grieving Process SUSAN ABRAM
Suspect in Shooting of Officer Surrenders
Woman Denied Membership Sues Elks GEOFF BOUCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curbs Against Noisy Vendors Get Initial OK RUSS LOAR
46th District Recount Extended for Review of Provisional Ballots
Judge Testifies in Case of Ex-Panther Leader
Boy, 5, Dies in Surgery After Drive-By Shooting
Licenses as Leverage for Good Behavior RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mundy to Stand Trial in Fountain Valley Flight Attendant's Slaying GREG HERNANDEZ
Leisure World Revelers Put On Holiday Parade KIMBERLY BROWER
Judge Sentences Bigamist to 240 Days in Jail TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toys for Tots Gets Help From Simi Rotary MACK REED
It's Not LAPD's Job to Ask Who Is a Legal Resident NIELS W. FRENZEN, Niels W. Frenzen, an attorney, is chairperson of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
They Give 'Fun in the Kitchen' a New Twist DEBRA CANO
Blessed Are Those Whose Charity Is Not Plastic ROBERT S. McELVAINE, Robert S. McElvaine, an American Express card member since 1983, teaches history at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. His latest book is "What's Left?--A New Democratic Vision for America."
Owners Get Back 2 of 4 Stolen Bulldog Pups JOSE CARDENAS
Rebuilding It Wright : Restoration of Lloyd Wright-Designed Home Honors His Vision ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mary Ann Merrifield; Secretary at Studios
101 Donations RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buenaventura Mall Sold to Subsidiary of Macerich Co. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Magic Moment DADE HAYES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simpson Trial
Faxes Take Guesswork Out of Eating Out CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
TV Advertisers Make Case in Black and White From Bloomberg Business News
Also ... Times Staff and Wire Reports
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 7.74% Times Staff and Wire Reports
$eeing Green : O.C. Retailers Count on Weekend, Last-Minute Shoppers MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market in Sight This Time CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jobless Claims Inch Higher Times Staff and Wire Reports
Link Says OK to Suitor
FCC to Proceed on International Rate Plan Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merchants Get Ready for a Make-or-Break Weekend MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed to Expand Banks' Underwriting Powers Times Staff and Wire Reports
Furon Extends Offer
CKE Restaurants Reports 3-for-2 Stock Split
U.S. Trade Deficit Falls 30% in October From Reuters
Rank and File Are Smarting Over Ovitz's Severance Deal CLAUDIA ELLER and JAMES BATES
Restaurant Checks Rising With Economy Greg Johnson
If You Said 'Charge It,' Mobil May Owe You KATHY M. KRISTOF
Also ... Times Staff and Wire Reports
Drug Firms Form Animal Medicine Venture Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ameritech Sues AT&T, Citing Defamation Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine's St. John Knits Sews Up Record Profit, Sales in 4th Quarter
States Sue Contact Lens Makers From Associated Press
Bond Rally Propels Dow Up 126 Points From Times Wire Services
Broderbund Software Earnings Fall 44% Times Staff and Wire Reports
Macerich to Renovate Huntington Mall Times Staff and Wire Reports
Newport-Based Ruby's Puts in Order for 2nd Float Greg Johnson
Little Too Late for Activism? : Burts Takes the Helm of a Chamber Lost in the Crowd VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Cross Gets Accreditation for Its HMO DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corporate Parties Stage a Comeback Greg Johnson
Norfolk Southern Raises Bid for Conrail Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tandem to Sell Unit to Newbridge Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banker Agrees to Acquire Air 21 Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prudential Pact Opposed by California : INSURANCE SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Seeks Comments
An Oh La La! Deal
Ralphs Backs UFW on Bid for Reforms in Berry Fields STUART SILVERSTEIN and MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BankAmerica Unit Raises $217 Million in IPO Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Soars 126 Points in Blue-Chip Pile-On From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wal-Mart's Latest Offering: Safety Program Greg Johnson
Merger Would Create Top O.C. Community Bank
Rockwell Joins With Chinese Company to Make Truck, Bus Axles
Buyer Envisions Revamping of Huntington Mall MELINDA FULMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Statistics Chief Defends CPI's Accuracy ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kirin U.S. Facilities Move to Southland EMILY OTANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A roundup of important state bills, regulatory news, upcoming legislative issues and appointments of interest to local executives
Apple Expected to Announce Rehiring of Jobs JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philip Morris Has Dossier on Politicians Times Staff and Wire Reports
Arterial Vascular Expects Lower Earnings Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jett Wins Arbitration Case in Kidder Dispute Times Staff and Wire Reports
Newport Beach-Based CEO of PM Realty Resigns MELINDA FULMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Irvine Bank Sold
Spotlight: Petersen Publishing Is Sold for $450 Million
SPORTS
Mater Dei Starts Las Vegas Tournament With a Rout LEON DAVIS
DiPadova Is Selected 4-A Co-Player of Year PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Routs Bakersfield at Men's Basketball Tournament
USC's Turner to Return to Lineup GEORGE DOHRMANN
Finding a Spot at Center Stage ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hebert Is No Fan of Ousted Keenan ROBYN NORWOOD
Kings Tonight LONNIE WHITE
Former Favorite Fish Returns CHRIS BAKER and THOMAS BONK
Turnovers Costly for UCLA in Loss From Associated Press
Buffo Brings Barron Down to His Size VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Early, but Angels Almost Ready to Go ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duck Shots MARK PARGAS
Coliseum Is Site of Soccer Event From Associated Press
Clippers Tonight CHRIS BAKER
Cal State Fullerton Ranked Ninth in Preseason Baseball Poll
Current Slump More Troublesome LONNIE WHITE
Hebert Is No Fan of Ousted Keenan ROBYN NORWOOD
Turnovers Costly for UCLA in Loss From Associated Press
What, No 'Tickle Me Ditka'? MIKE DOWNEY
Kariya Poised for All-Star Spot Associated Press
Shaq Goes Back to Move Forward SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Orioles Sign Eric Davis as Bonilla Replacement From Associated Press
Woodbridge Proves Worthy of No. 2 Ranking
Blues Change Coach but Not Their Luck From Associated Press
Vaughn Still a Padre; Davis Goes to Orioles From Associated Press
Current Slump More Troublesome LONNIE WHITE
Surf Contests Could Go to the Highest Bidder JOHN WEYLER
Fillmore's Revival Continues
Fulton Leaves Splash for Job With Portland MARTIN HENDERSON
Referee Gets Poked by Barkley From Associated Press
Kidd to Sit Out Three-Game Trip Associated Press
He's as Flashy as a Rock, Which Is Fine for Clippers JIM MURRAY
Blues Change Coach but Not Luck; Penguins Win, 4-0 From Associated Press
Nevada Has More on Ball From Associated Press
Iowa State's Davis to Forgo Senior Season and Turn Pro From Staff and Wire Reports
He Gets Little Glory When UCLA Wins and Much of the Blame When UCLA Loses, but Ultimately, for the Bruins to Be Successful... : Dollar Has to Be the ONE TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steelers Vote Bettis as Team MVP Associated Press
Dana Hills Passes Early Test by Beating Los Alamitos WENDY WITHERSPOON
Bullets Seeking Chemistry, Not Wizardry THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vikings, Johnson Are Close to Deal Associated Press
Calabasas Is Off Rim in Final
Kariya Poised for All-Star Spot Associated Press
Northridge Finally Gets Home Free ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detmer Finishes Simi Valley, 66-64 BRYAN RODGERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ducks Tonight ROBYN NORWOOD
Keenan Loses in This Power Play HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullets' Pair of Aces Beats Clipper Straight CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Waves : Trestles' Famous, Fabulous Surf Can't Get a Break From Controversy JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maynard Paces L.A. Baptist
What To See And Do Around Southern California
Save the Whales? Whales Save the Season for Local Landings PETE THOMAS
Freshwater
Fortson Near-Perfect in Cincinnati Victory From Associated Press
Iowa State's Davis to Forgo Senior Season and Turn Pro From Staff and Wire Reports
Keenan Is a Loser in This Power Play HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft Just Didn't Plan on Harper PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Rides Out the Waves ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seles' $15.7-Million Lawsuit Dismissed in Stabbing Incident From Associated Press
Camby's Trouble Worries Wooden MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Key Games In The Nfl : Game Of The Week
THE KEY GAMES IN THE NFL : THE TIMES' RANKINGS / Top to Bottom
Scott Says He Will Go to Washington
Basketball Teams Getting Tripped Up by Football
Iowa State's Davis to Forgo Senior Season and Turn Pro From Staff and Wire Reports
They Think She's in a League, er, Lane, of Her Own THOMAS BONK
NOW YOU KNOW : Century Club
Ciarelli Sets Pace for Oilers : Player of the year: Senior setter was key to Huntington Beach's section and state championships this season. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harrick Goes 'Up Close' to Tell His Side LARRY STEWART
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