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What happened on December 23, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
No Tricks, Just Magic
By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Comeback? Why, Soitenly!
By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Tell One Fox From Another
By Brian Lowry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yoakam Leaps Musical Fences in Benefit for L.A. Mission
By Marc Weingarten
Michael Jackson Waits for the Call
By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conference to Discuss Latin American Art
Farm Dogs to Play on New Year's Eve
Building Shelter in the Storm of Alienation and Exile
By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Impressions of Depression
By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shades of Conflicting Interests
By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Cowboy Buddha, It's Now and 'Zen'
By Mike Boehm
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
By Diane Haithman
'Titanic' Rules; 'Scream 2' Is Adjusted
By Robert W. Welkos
NEWS
WHAT THE CAMERA SAW: The Week and More : Reach Out
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Punch Lines
A Voice From the Past Speaks Volumes
By Matea Gold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
12 Days of...GOOD GIVING
Santa's Nightmare
By Cynthia Richmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making a Move to Gain Strength : Gala Raises $75,000 for High School Program to Help Blacks and Other Minorities Succeed
By Ann Conway
Court Ruling on Microsoft
Union's Campaign at New Otani
Crime
Child Killed
Organic Food
Marijuana Arrest
Christmas Spirit
Lillian Disney
Hanukkah
Northern Uganda
Wilson's Agenda
Car Fees
Girl Safe as Fire Damages Home's Garage
By Kimberly Lisagor
Hawaii Economy Scrapes Bottom as U.S. Surges
By Susan Essoyan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alatorre Home Deal Received Array of Help
By Rich Connell and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CSUN Head Reinstates Sports Axed in Spring
By Eric Sondheimer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iranians Loosen Up Under New President
By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Approves Pill to Fight Male Baldness
By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost Nuke: Beware three small containers of radioactive...
Computer Woes Delay Electricity Deregulation
By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actress Fired Over Pregnancy Wins $5 Million
By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tells Bosnians to Seize Peace, Praises GIs
By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starving a Nation With the Politics of Illusion
By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Held in Slaying of Girlfriend
By Peter M. Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Parks Reservation System Is Shut Down
By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law on School Bus Lights to Get Stricter
By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury in Unabomber Case Is Selected
By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capital Raises a Cup of Holiday Jeer
By Faye Fiore
Company, 9 People Indicted in Alleged Immigrant Ring
By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdict Upheld in Rights Leader's Death
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
INS Readies Plan to Hike More Than 20 Fees for Services in '98
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Hawaii's Domestic-Partner Law a Bust; Ambiguity Blamed
By Susan Essoyan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charity's Ghosts of Christmas Past
By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Silent on Alleged Coup Plotters
From Times Wire Reports
Security Council Insists Iraq Comply
From Times Wire Reports
5 Indicted in Bridge Collapse Fatal to 4
From Times Wire Reports
Lottery Distributes Massive Winnings
From Times Wire Reports
Clinton Has Message for Bosnia, but Is It Listening?
By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Milosevic Crony Is Declared Winner of Serbia Election
By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Size of N. Korea's Food Crisis Is Hard to Figure
By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASA's New Balloon Mission to Study Stars
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Boat Where Versace Suspect Hid Sinks
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Convictions Rattle Code of Silence
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lady Bird Johnson Marks 85th Year
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
John Adair; Documented the Navajo Nation
David Bradley; Movie Director, Film Teacher
Claire Hoffman; First Woman on B of A Board
Denise Levertov; Award-Winning Poet
Joseph J. Lombardi; Special Effects Supervisor
Esther Peterson; Consumer Advocate
Anthony T. Ulasewicz; Watergate 'Bagman'
Turnley Walker; Book Reviewer for Children
Firm to Build, Run Prison in Mendota
\o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Then Himself, Officials Say
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Father, Son Killed in O.C. Fire
By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flyaway Home
By Robert Ourlian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Pacific Scientific Is Not Swayed by Suitor's Offer
By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MGM Says It Was Outbid for Film Library
Bloomberg News
Datum Inc. Stock Rises 18% After Receiving 'Buy' Rating
Times staff and wire reports
Taco Bell May Be Facing New Class-Action Suit
By Russ Stanton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BAX Global Buys Distribution Services
By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
G.A. Income Drops 65%
Times staff and wire reports
Moe Back at Irvine Co.
By Russ Stanton
Bridgford Income Up
Waiter, There's a Plastic Stopper in My Wine
By Richard Green, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pico Products' Numbers Down, CEO Optimism Up
Government Contract Awards
MiniMed Seeks Approval for Glucose Sensor
HemaCare Announces Changes at the Top
Flamemaster Profits Fall Even as Revenues Climb
Image Entertainment Starts Work on Vegas Facility
Litton Wins Contract on Venezuelan Frigates
Kinko's Aims to Duplicate Successes in United Arab Emirates
By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Voiceboard to Add Staff as Customer List Grows
By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whittaker's Loss Balloons Amid Restructuring
By Barbara Murphy
Cal Amplifier Cites Restructuring in Loss
By Barbara Murphy
Budget Group Subsidiary Selling Used Vehicles
By Barbara Murphy
Air District Certifies Smart Sonic Solvent
By Barbara Murphy
Firm Breaks Ground for Building at Maulhardt
By Barbara Murphy
Semtech Declares 2-for-1 Stock Split
By Barbara Murphy
His Trips to ATM Hurt Cash Mileage
By Graham Witherall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
S. Korea Bonds Downgraded; Currency and Stocks Plunge
By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Scientific Urges Against Takeover
By John O'Dell
How One Veteran Salesman Performs on the Most Critical Shopping Day of the Year
By Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homestake Stock Falls on Purchase Plan News
\o7 From Reuters\f7
Two Days and Frowning . . .
By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remembering Dawn Steel, a Tough Pioneer
By Claudia Eller
Cisco to Buy LightSpeed International
\o7 Bloomberg News\f7
BAX to Pay $76 Million for Distribution Services
By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unocal Thai Concession to Result in Charge
\o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Also
SmarTalk to Buy AmEx Calling Card Unit
\o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Swindling Clients
Associated Press
Ruling Favors Thrifts in Lawsuit Against U.S.
\o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
TRW Wins Contract for Missile Program
By Karen Kaplan
Spotlight: Enova Names New Chairman
AEP to Acquire Central & South West
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Rates for Short-Term Treasuries Rise
Associated Press
AIG Agrees to Pay $2.2 Billion for American Bankers
\o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Avis to Pay $1.85 Million to Settle Bias Suit
Bloomberg News
Dynatech to Be Acquired for $900 Million
Bloomberg News
Also. . .
Coca-Cola to Buy Orangina
\o7 From Reuters\f7
Stock Market Barometers
Investment Conference Lines Up Wall St. Pros
Helllloooooo?
By Susan Antilla
Bottom-Fishing for Techs? Be Choosy
By Walter Hamilton
Investing Instincts
Technical Difficulties
Domestic Market Share
Gorbachev Takes Russians to the Edge in New Pizza Hut Commercial
By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida's Pension Fund Sues Sears Management in Bankrupt Debtors Case
\o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Tyco Will Buy AHP Unit for $1.77 Billion
\o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Koop Opposes Immunity in Tobacco Deal
\o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Monsanto Seeks Sweetener OK
\o7 From Reuters\f7
Blue Chips, Utilities Lead Rally
\o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Blue Chips, Techs Lead Stock Rally
From Times Wire Services
Variflex Improves Its Bottom Line as Sales Rise
By Barbara Murphy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Break for Charter Schools
Abuse by Officials at the Border
Soft Money, Hard Fight
Does the Pope Have the Power to Free Cuba?
By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
The Bittersweet Joys of Holiday Greetings
By Robert Satter, Robert Satter is a retired Connecticut Superior Court judge
A Korean Leader for These Times
By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate is a UCLA professor. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Dredge Clears the Harbor Entrance
By Scott Hadly
Suspected Car Thief Escapes After Crash
By Andy Rose
City Releases EIR for Golf Course Project
By Chris Chi
Boat Pulled to Shore Amid 10-Foot Swells
By Kimberly Lisagor
2 Members Named to Community Panel
By Chris Chi
'Platoon' Director to Autograph Books
By Nick Green
Teacher Contests Molestation Charges
By Nick Green
Sick Boy Gets Wish for Family Gathering
By Kimberly Lisagor
Cal Lutheran Gets $16,900 in Grants
By Kimberly Lisagor
Gun-Wielding Man Robs Bank Branch
By Rob Selna
Toddler Left at Store Reunited With Mom
By Kimberly Lisagor
Doctors Testify for Defense in Toddler's Slaying
By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inheriting the Wind
By Al Martinez
Ban OKd on Cigarette Billboards
By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Gift From Nicholas
By Julia Scheeres, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Broadcaster Roger Barkley Dies
By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish Center Puts the Disabled on a Journey Toward Inclusion
By Karen Robinson-jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Involvement
By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakes at Hansen Dam Viewed as Key to Area's Revitalization
By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Name of the Game Is Money
By Steve Harvey
Proposal for Mascots at Fire Stations Dies
\o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
8 Arrested, Some Jewels Recovered in London Theft
By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Bus, Rail Rides Offered Christmas Eve
Vacation Recreation Sites Close Due to Budget Cuts
100 From Boys and Girls Club Treated to a Christmas Cruise
Fire Destroys Supermarket Undergoing Renovation
9 Accused Gang Members Held in Skid Row Rampage
DASH Bus Operations Expanded; 80 Stops Added
Low Crime Rate Cited in Push for Football Team
School Board to Hold Talks With Superintendent
Woman Found Shot in Trunk of Car Dies
Longtime Member of Fire Department Named Chief
5 City Panels to Review Proposed Theater Complex
17 Arrested at Police Sobriety Checkpoint
Ocean Park Community Center Posts Wish List
Parking Officers to Write Cards Instead of Citations
Man Enters No-Contest Plea in Fatal Accident
Agencies That Help Homeless Get Grants
Moratorium Imposed on Development in City
Celeb Sighting: Spilling Santa's Secret Identity
By Scott Harris
Isai Perez
Charges Being Considered in Hazing Case
By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Felt Violated,' Says Victim of Wrestlers' Hazing
By Lisa Fernandez and Kate Folmar, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Harsh Holiday
By Evelyn Larrubia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miracle Miles
By Lisa Fernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Patagonia Ranked 24th by Magazine
By Dawn Hobbs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bob Brooks
Citizen Councils Expected to Grow in Influence
By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sportmart Robbed by Man With Gun
By Kimberly Lisagor
The Light Before Christmas
Girl Safe as Fire Damages Home's Garage
By Kimberly Lisagor
Workshops to Explain Immigration Rules
By Darrell Satzman
Program to Focus on Keeping Holidays Safe
By Edward M. Yoon
Eye Equipment Given to Pierce Program
By Sylvia L. Oliande
Response to Business Survey Optimistic
By Darrell Satzman
Toxic Waste Crimes Swamp Special Unit
By Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Street Repairs Unneeded, Study Says
By Sylvia L. Oliande
Reward Increased in Slayings of 5 Workers
By Darrell Satzman
Cheerleaders to Take Show on the Road
By Tom Becker
Rocketdyne Neighbors Press Case in Suit
By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries
High Winds Bring a Chill to Southland
By Karima A. Haynes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Contest Plea in Fund Theft
By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radio's Roger Barkley Dies Following Illness
By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds Honor Victim of Shooting
By Steve Carney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Is Asked to Block Marines' Housing Project
By Paul Levikow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Nobody Would Come to Our Side'
By Greg Hernandez and Steve Carney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Holiday Memorial Cast in Blue
By Steve Carney and Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Authorities Seek Acura Stolen in Carjacking
By Jeff Kass
Land Bought for Possible Highway Widening
By Hope Hamashige
Donors, Groups Making Spirits Bright
By Mimi Ko Cruz
Seasonal Hours
$3-Million Gift to Fund Business Center
By John Pope
Doctor and His Wife Sentenced in Tax Case
By John Pope
2 Branch Libraries Plan Expanded Hours
By John Pope
Salvation Army Plans Women's Rehab Home
By Debra Cano
Concert Series Planned at Bradford House
By Debra Cano
New Gas Station Gets OK to Sell Alcohol
By Mimi Ko Cruz
Roaring Winds, Soaked Soil, Lost Trees
By Janet Wilson
Fingerprinting Begins for Overnight Residents of Drake's Shelter
By Lisa Addison
Pupils Make the Grade in Holiday Generosity
By Susan Deemer
Computer Classes Offered for Seniors
By Lisa Addison
Council OKs Purchase of Storm Drain Piping
By John Canalis
Registration Underway at Irvine Valley College
By Lisa Addison
Police to Use Spanish in Classes for Public
By Lisa Addison
3 Schools Win Grants for Ethics Programs
By Lisa Addison
Wildlife Refuge Tour Offered at Naval Site
By John Pope
Senior Citizens Sought to Tutor Children
By Julio V. Cano
School District Chief Taking Unpaid Leave
By Liz Seymour
Present for Shoppers: 2 Hours' Free Parking
By Liz Seymour
Study Says Annexing Newport Coast Area Would Benefit City
By Hope Hamashige
Walters Wins Support for County Sheriff Post
From A TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Relief for the Courts
SPORTS
The Valley Made Its Stand at Northridge
By Eric Sondheimer
Chung's Heroics Bury Muir, 65-63
By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullove, Berumen Put on Show in Las Vegas
Northridge's Loss to Long Island Is Downright Scary
By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Schools
Boys Matt Moore School: La Canada Year: Senior Sport...
Burroughs Pays Price in Overtime
By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colleges
CSUN Beckons Ass'ad
Ambivalence Grows With Reinstatement
From Staff Reports
Tournament Turns Into Royal Mess
What They Said
UCLA Gets All It Can Handle
By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Real Off-season
By Bill Plaschke
Brown's Career Over After Neck Surgery
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
A Lakers' Trip From Hell Turns Into Nice 4-1 Cruise
By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Laker's Trip From Hell Turns Into Nice 4-1 Cruise
By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
14-12 Patriot Dud Has NFC Feeling Super Another Year
By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Signs Proposed Deal to Face Holyfield in April
From Staff and Wire Reports
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here.
By Ara Najarian
Losing Perspective
Alfred Hitchcock Would Have Made a Movie of This
By Julie Cart
Lightning, Blues All Tied Up
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Storr Slams the Door in Kings' 1-0 Victory
By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injury Slows Defenseman Blake
By Lonnie White
Stars, Oilers Want League to Review Checks in Game
Associated Press
Ducks Douse Flames to End Losing Streak
By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Page Concerned About Defense
By Elliott Teaford
Top to Bottom
By Helene Elliott
Her Goals Are Now Sprinkled With Gold
By Helene Elliott
Bailey Improves on Free Throws
By Tim Kawakami
Colgate Plays Game With Memory of Late Coach
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Suddenly, the Sting Is Back in This StingRay
By Earl Gustkey
Men
By Chris Foster
Tennessee Still Leads the Way
Associated Press
TONIGHT vs. Kansas
By Greg Sandoval
Men
By Jim Hodges
Men
By Ara Najarian
North Carolina Unanimous No. 1
Associated Press
Northridge Courts a Disaster
By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utah's Malone Gets 27, Including Game-Winner
From Associated Press
Rest for Weary: Lakers Sure Are
By Scott Howard-cooper
A Bright Spot: Wright's Rebounding
By Chris Baker
Colts Fire Infante, Tobin
Associated Press
Time to Separate Manning From the Boys
By T.J. Simers
Giants Beef Up at Tight End
Associated Press
Sanders Leads AP Selections
Associated Press
Hackett Gets Down to Trojan Business
By Robyn Norwood
For Hollywood Park, It's Quiet Closing Day
By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bowl Schedule
Line Growing Long to Replace Long
By Jim Hodges
Penn State Still Investigating Enis
Associated Press
Cougar Scout Team Is Sporting the Right Look
By Greg Sandoval
Mets Trade Away Everett, Along With a Controversy
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ducks Finally Feeling Better
By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Takes Coach to Task
By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Servite Bounces Mater Dei
By Dan Arritt
Brea Comes Back, Wins in Overtime
By Martin Henderson
Prep Roundup
Douglass Reluctantly Dealing With Losing
By Chris Foster
Javier Vallejo Servite, Junior Soccer/Forward Vallejo has...
Erin Lezak Irvine, Junior Water Polo/Two Meters Lezak's...
Los Alamitos Golfer Wins Junior Event
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