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What happened on November 19, 1996
ENTERTAINMENT
'Show Boat' Rollin' Along Wonderfully By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
The Eclectic World of Sam Francis By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Is the Bloom Off 'Roseanne'? By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Bryan Mingle
Stylish 'Present Laughter' Puts Levity at Center Stage By Linda Winer-bernheimer, NEWSDAY
Bugs, Jordan Beat Rest of the Lineup By Robert W. Welkos
Symbiosis: Haden With String Section By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Film Association Offers Scholarships
Lullabies in Pursuit of Sweet Dreams By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Preserving Jazz Great Mingus' Legacy By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shaky Outing for OCMA's 'Other' Venue By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quick Fixx? No, This Was an Overhaul By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Reader's Forum
The New Media By Michael Quintanilla, Times Staff Writer
They Have No Beef With Ronald By Barry Bearak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Gadget Is Tuned In to Karaoke Enthusiasts By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Water Works By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Headbones Are Connected to the Funny Bones By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punch Lines
This Map to Stars' Homes Is Forever By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Contemporary Touch By Kathryn Bold
Abolish Zoning?
Long Beach Bike Station
Daniel Ortega
Appointments to State Math Group
Sexual Harassment Allegations in Army
Campaign Reform
The Surfing Spirit
Foster Child Care
Complaints About Smog Check Program
Jupiter Mission
Christmas Lights
Pedestrian Safety
Police Shortcomings Stymie Efforts to Contain Gang By Robert J. Lopez and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gang Finds Safe Haven and Base for Operations in Tijuana By Robert J. Lopez and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Screams of 'Fire!' Filled ValuJet Cabin Before Crash By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rwanda Homecoming: Village of Locked Doors By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pollution Found to Harm Fish in Lake Mead By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Lockheed to Close O.C. Plant, Cutting 750 Jobs By Melinda Fulmer and James S. Granelli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Healthier Nation Via . . . Bathtub Party Day By Richard E. Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Urge Judge to Spare Citron Prison By Michael G. Wagner and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Booming Studios Reach Space's Final Frontier By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early Birds: If you want to serve a ready-made turkey or... By Steve Ryfle and Julie Tamaki
Career CIA Officer Is Charged With Spying for Russia By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jaw Offers Clue to Hidden Chapter of Human Development By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Citron's Friends Urge Judge to Be Lenient By Davan Maharaj and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kaczynski's Lawyers Denied FBI Logbooks By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twin Charged in Plot to Kill Sister By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury System Reform Plan Draws Fire By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Men Who Broke the Ice in Iceland By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia's Mars Probe Failure Seen as a Tragedy By Richard Boudreaux and K.C. Cole, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Romania Leader Pledges Reforms, Gets West's Support \o7 From Reuters\f7
Seattle Dares to Seek DARE Alternatives : City is latest to defect from venerable anti-drug program, saying it wants better results. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workshop on Whiteness Explores Unearned Rights By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Power Broker Poised to Become Thailand Premier \o7 From Reuters\f7
Ex-Defense Minister Poised to Become Thailand Premier \o7 From Associated Press\f7
34 on Train Hurt in Channel Tunnel Fire From Times Wire Reports
President Only Tired, Vietnam Says After Reports of Stroke \o7 From Reuters\f7
Report of President's Ill Health Denied From Times Wire Reports
Defying Boycott, Zambians Turn Out for Elections \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Swiss Deny Visa for Zaire Leader \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Repeats Vow to Veto Boutros-Ghali By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Held in Bombing of Apartments in South Russia By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belgian Sex Probe Targets Top Official \o7 Reuters\f7
Suspect Seen as 'Amazing' Risk-Taker By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Friendly Fire' Replaces Cold War Espionage By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Green Lights Car Searches By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nixon Considered Quitting in 1973, Tapes Show By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Democrats Select Leadership From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Schools Struggling on Goals, Report Says From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shuttle Columbia Is Set for Launch From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Huang's 70 Phone Calls Questioned By Glenn F. Bunting and David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plane Wreckage Found in Colorado Mountains \o7 Associated Press\f7
Deedie Ball; Jazz Singer, Pianist, Composer
Alma Kitchell Yoder; Radio Singer, Early Talk Show Host
Bob Magness; Founder of Tele-Communications Cable Firm
Benjamin Quarles; Author of African American History Books
Girl Accused of Shooting at Ventura County Schoolmates By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Gives Australia Scare on Space Probe \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Teacher Surprised That Class Allowed Poisoning \o7 Reuters\f7
Father Sought in Killings of Four Children Is Found Dead \o7 Associated Press\f7
Judge Rejects Defense Bid for FBI's Kaczynski Notes By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Add to Majority in Assembly \o7 Associated Press\f7
New Mexico Victorious in Opener Associated Press
Boseman and Williams Lead Trojans By George Dohrmann
Mike O'Quinn, a 6-foot-6 forward who transferred this... By Jeff Fletcher
The Back Bunch : Here's the Story on Why Playoff Teams Stand a Better Chance Running Than Passing By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doug Baughman
Jessica Sudduth
Spotlight
The Southern Section football playoffs provide a... By Mike Terry
The Southern Section football playoffs provide a... By Paul Mcleod
The Southern Section football playoffs provide a... By Martin Henderson
The Southern Section football playoffs provide a... By Dave Mckibben
The Southern Section football playoffs provide a... By Mike Terry
BUSINESS
Guard Jim Williamson scored 29 points and had 11 assists...
Travel Industry Is Going Places, Report Predicts By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
76 Products Co. Sold in $1.8-Billion Deal By Chris Kraul and John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
United Leisure 3rd-Quarter Earnings Up
Graphix Zone Offering Raises $2.5 Million
Cashing In on Cultural Differences in Travel By Marla Dickerson, Marla Dickerson covers tourism for The Times
Laguna Beach Plunges Into Cyberspace By Marla Dickerson, Marla Dickerson covers tourism for The Times
This Just Inn: Hotel Profits Will Rise, as Will Vacancies By Marla Dickerson, Marla Dickerson covers tourism for The Times
Yorba-Linda Based Steri-Oss Sold to Executives and Fund
CalComp Technology Plans to Lay Off 235 By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VitalCom to Cut Jobs, Replace Chief Executive By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aid to Russia Linked to Crackdown on Crime By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumers Find Flexibility in Leasing From Bloomberg Business News
An Economy That's Gone to the Dogs By Jiraporn Wongpaithoon, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaskans Applaud Fund Manager's Performance By David Germain, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mattel to Buy Tyco Toys for $755 Million By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Marks : Frenzied Deutsche Telekom Trading Ushers In New Era By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed Closing Two Local Plants; 600 Will Lose Jobs in Consolidation By James S. Granelli and Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tosco Plans to Buy Unocal's Refining, Retail Operations By John O'Dell and Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prenuptial Agreements By Debora Vrana
Unhappy Ending at Turner Pictures a Sign of the Times By Claudia Eller
Ticketmaster IPO Set at $14.50 a Share By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Complex Arrangement : Home Builder Finds Success in Low-Income Market By Jesus Sanchez
AMD, Hyundai Unit Settle Trade-Secrets Case Times Staff and Wire Reports
Odwalla Says Sales Hit Could Be Worse Times Staff and Wire Reports
Genta Considers Scaling Back Operations Times Staff and Wire Reports
Michael Anthony, OroAmerica End Talks Times Staff and Wire Reports
Also . . . Times Staff and Wire Reports
Apartment Revival By Jesus Sanchez
Priced Out By Jesus Sanchez
Bringing the Low-Tech Up to Date By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B of A Options Plan Likely to Be Announced Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southland Home Sales Up in October By Jesus Sanchez
CalComp to Lay Off 235, Sell Headquarters Times Staff and Wire Reports
Organization to Promote, Honor Interactive Arts By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spotlight: HP Reports 4% Drop in 4th-Quarter Profit
Short-Term T-Bill Rates Hold Steady Times Staff and Wire Reports
Davis Ups Ante for Takeover of Carter-Wallace From Reuters
UAW Overwhelmingly OKs GM Contract Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Ends Its Winning Streak With Small Dip From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Premier in Deal With Baxter, Allegiance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Battle for Conrail Moves Into Court Times Staff and Wire Reports
Also . . . Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade Group Expects Boom in Travel Jobs By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kellogg to Acquire Lender's Bagels Times Staff and Wire Reports
Apple's Operating System Chief Quits Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan Trade Surplus With U.S. Rises 31.3% Times Staff and Wire Reports
Visitation Rites : For Mid Cap Growth Fund, the Emphasis Is on Price Discipline--and Meeting Company Executives Is Key
Buyback Now, Payoff Later? : Critics Scoff, but Many Analysts Think There Can Be Big Gains in Tagging Along When a Firm Repurchases Its Stock By Jon D. Markman
Partying Till It Drops : Investors Can Get Careless When a Bull Market Appears Endless By Charles A. Jaffe
When to Sell? By Kathy M. Kristof
This Year's Magic Pill : Positive News for Big Drug Companies Has Their Shares Trading at Robust Multiples, but There May Be Good Value in Some Lower-Profile Firms By James F. Peltz
Trip to Bountiful : Global Funds Have Outperformed U.S. Bonds, but Big Gains May Be Over By Debora Vrana
Excerpts from current market commentary by analysts at...
Seeking Hidden Costs : SEC Takes Hard Look at Brokers' Soft-Dollar Payments By Brett D. Fromson, WASHINGTON POST
Honing the Subtle Art of Hiring the Right Worker By Karen E. Klein
Recipe for Success : Buying Building Paid Off for Restaurateurs
Award for Business Owner: Grace Vaswani, president and CEO... By Vicki Torres
L.A. Is No. 1: The Los Angeles U.S. SBA district office... By Vicki Torres
Landmark, Parsons Plan 'One-Stop Shop' By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DreamWorks Sells Scandinavian Rights: DreamWorks SKG said... Bloomberg Business News
Domestic Market Share
Tough Sell : Knowing When to Unload Your Stocks Requires Diligent Monitoring By Kathy M. Kristof
Hot and Cold Stocks: 4-Week Trend
Profit Plunges at Jerry's Deli as Revenues Jump
Voice Powered Technology Reports Loss, Sales Drop
Pac Rim Holding Posts Loss of $5.22 Million
Unico American Posts 24% Rise in Quarterly Earnings
Jeff Nagler has been promoted to senior vice president of...
Litton Signs $675-Million Contract With Air Force
Development Group Rolls Out New Package for Selling Oxnard By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Support Group Connects Home-Based Businesses By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pricing Pressure Cited in Diodes' 3rd-Quarter Loss By Barbara Murphy
Room Tax Revenues Point to Tourism Upswing By Barbara Murphy
American Title Insurance Opens 2nd Office in County By Barbara Murphy
Eos Corp. Manufactures Its 1,000,000th Adapter By Barbara Murphy
Online Banking Service Reaches User Milestone By Barbara Murphy
Tandon Family Offers Cash to Golden Systems By Barbara Murphy
Advanced Photonix Posts Loss, Names New Managers By Barbara Murphy
Whittaker Corp. Moving Division to Simi Valley By Barbara Murphy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
5 Guilty of Kidnapping and Murder of Baby By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutor Urges Death for 'Sick' Killer By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Lemkin, Longtime Family Law Attorney, Dies By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wake-Up Time--Prop. 218 Is Law
Jurors, and Courts, Need Raises
Mexico's Political Life: The 'Reform' That Wasn't
When All Is Said, a Debt's a Debt
Texaco Boycott Is Overkill By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a Los Angeles commentator. E-mail: ehutchi344@aol.com
The Barney and Bugs Path to Peace. By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate also teaches at UCLA. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Reefer Madness: Feds Go Ballistic on Pot Measures By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
A Hidden World of Violence By Joseph Hanania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Domestic Abuse Is Problem Among Gays and Lesbians, Survey Finds Associated Press
"Los Angeles is inconceivable anywhere else." --JAN MORRIS
Judge Bars Use of Fuhrman by Simpson Defense By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auditors of Sheriff's Department to Get Help By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage Fright By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Response Mixed on UCLA Teaching Assistants Strike By Matea Gold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School District, Unions Agree on 2% Bonus By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Sanders to Pay Fine for Mayoral Campaign By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Place to Walk and Think By Al Martinez
No End to New Otani Dispute By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing on MCA Expansion Delayed
Rose Bowl Manager Suspended 4 Days for Misconduct
Don't know much about geography: Those Eastern newspapers... By Steve Harvey
Short Entertainment Permits Studied
Nature Center to Be Named for Dana May Be Downsized
LAPD Displays the Latest in Its Computer System
Gay Agency Sponsors Holiday Parade Float
Council Panel Opposes Merger of Transit Police With LAPD
L.A. to Ask Alliance of Cities to Join Fight Against FAA
Wachs Seek to Put Downtown Arena Proposal Before Voters
Fire Kills 1, Injures 3 Students By Monica Valencia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
October Restaurant Closures
Report on New School OKd Despite Concerns
Pioneer's Granddaughter a Woman Ahead of Her Time By Jerry Hicks
Crime Fight Shifts Gears : Bike Cops Go Where Cars Can't, Build Rapport With Public By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dally, Haun's Arraignment on Murder Charges Postponed By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl, 13, Held in Shooting Attack on Schoolmates By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Chosen as Future Site of Veterans Home By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defense Argues Against Death Penalty in Deputy Slaying By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truck Accident Closes Highway, Causes Outages By Scott Hadly
Youth Summit Will Look at Teen Issues By Jeff Mcdonald
Residents to Seek National Award By Anne Louise Bannon
Habitat for Humanity to Build on City Lot By Jeff Mcdonald
Drop-Off Offered for Household Wastes By Miguel Helft
HIV Consortium Conducting Survey By Anne Louise Bannon
Museum Is Seeking Art Walk Organizer By Mary F. Pols
Early Holiday Event to Aid Needy Youth By David R. Baker
Yacht Club to Hold Turkey Day Regatta By Jeff Mcdonald
Deputies to Target Ventu Park Road Exit By Jeff Mcdonald
Train Hits Unoccupied Car on Tracks By Jason Terada
Council OKs 5-Year Contract for Police Management By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kathryn West Merrick; Lifelong County Resident
Obituaries
Rapist to Remain in Custody After Jail Release By Scott Hadly and Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi School Board to Vote on Reducing Third-Grade Class Sizes By Kate Folmar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gun Club Suit Challenging Pistol Ban Is Thrown Out
Driven to Excellence By Boris Yaro
Giving Back : Girl With Cystic Fibrosis Helps Collect Gift-Filled Boxes for Needy Children By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Again Refuses to Send Dealer to Prison By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Died in Minutes After Crash By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Communities Grapple With New Identities By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Earthquake Repairs Begin on Courthouse By Darrell Satzman
5 Area Teams Rank in Top 10 in Super Quiz By Lucille Renwick
Man Shot by Police Allegedly Had Knife By Lucille Renwick
Pre-Veterinarian Students Offer Gifts By Sylvia L. Oliande
Probation Ordered in Newborn's Death By Dade Hayes
Anti-Crime Efforts Will Be Discussed By Dade Hayes
Obituaries
Firefighter Jensen Has 6th Operation
2 Homes Robbed in 3-Hour Span
Voter Fraud? Humorist Makes Nasty Allegations of His Own By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twin-vs.-Twin Case Attracts Intense Interest From Media By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan and Critic Exchange Angry Barbs at GOP Meeting By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salute to a Slain Officer By Mimi Ko Cruz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arrest Made as Police Find Probable Claus By Russ Loar
Councilman Opposes Plan to Sell Landfills By Bill Billiter
UCI Prof Is Winner of Grant By Lori Haycox
Collector Buttons Up for Life and Politics By Lesley Wright
State Grant to Fund DUI Enforcement By Jeff Kass
Food for Thought Served by CAFE By Mimi Ko Cruz
College Preparatory Programs Get Grants By Mimi Ko Cruz
2nd Site for Metrolink Station to Be Studied By Frank Messina
Abandoned Carts on Council Agenda By Debra Cano
Higher Truck Traffic to Get Council Review By Frank Messina
Supervisors to Address Boundaries Proposal By Shelby Grad
Sexual Harassment Trial of Conroy, Ex-Aide Delayed
Speedboater Died From Internal Injuries By H. G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Transit Agency Sues Auditors Over '94 Bankruptcy Loss
Meeting to Shed Light on Deal to Move Suns By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Injury Sidelines Florida's Garpenlov Times News Services
New Mexico Victorious in Opener Associated Press
Holtz to Resign at Notre Dame From Associated Press
Playback By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belle Rings Up Cash Register By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Knows How Fast They'll Be Forgotten By Bill Plaschke
Holtz Comes In From the Cold By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Cowboys Find Solid Footing By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playback By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Boxer De Chiara, 25, Dies From Ring Injuries By Bob Nightengale, From Staff and Wire Reports
In 'Combat Golf,' Should the Player Shoot to Kill? By Mal Florence
The Angels released right-handed pitcher Phil Leftwich...
The Angels released right-handed pitcher Phil Leftwich... From Staff and Wire Reports
Italian Boxer De Chiara, 25, Dies From Ring Injuries By Bob Nightengale
If They Are Serious, It'll Be a Change By Helene Elliott
Simon Leads Washington Over Florida From Associated Press
Ducks, Seeking Spark, Get Bellows in a Trade By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simon Leads Capitals Past the Panthers From Associated Press
Top 10 By Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
Ducks, Seeking Spark, Get Bellows in a Trade By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49ers' Young Cleared to Resume Playing
Ex-Dodger Charlie Neal, World Series Standout, Dies From Associated Press
Broken Leg Sidelines Friesz for Season Associated Press
No Stars Named for Arizona Game By Jim Hodges
Team Returns to Practice By Earl Gustkey
Houston Gets Liberty Bowl Associated Press
Officials Look Into Reasons for Fight By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Win Exhibition, Lose Player to Knee Surgery By Lon Eubanks
Titan Men Earn Berth in NCAA Soccer Tournament; They'll Host UCLA Sunday
Burgess' Dream Will Take Him to Duke By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfing Organizations Consolidate Two Major Events By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Tournament Is a Tough One By Steve Kresal
Running Is Therapeutic for Orange Coast's Mills By Steve Kresal
Richardson Is Shooting Poorly By Chris Baker
Sacramento Signs Lloyd Daniels Associated Press
O'Neal Won't Play Internationally By Scott Howard-cooper
Kings Barely Hold Off Grizzlies for Victory From Associated Press
Mike O'Quinn, a 6-foot-6 forward who transferred this... By Jeff Fletcher
Guard Jim Williamson scored 29 points and had 11 assists...
Boseman and Williams Lead Trojans By George Dohrmann
Injury Sidelines Florida's Garpenlov Times News Services
Blackhawks Claim Kings at Fault By Lonnie White
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