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What happened on December 23, 1997
NEWS
Jury in Unabomber Case Is Selected MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tells Bosnians to Seize Peace, Praises GIs ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Held in Slaying of Girlfriend PETER M. WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa's Nightmare CYNTHIA RICHMOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Convictions Rattle Code of Silence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Then Himself, Officials Say From Associated Press
Hawaii's Domestic-Partner Law a Bust; Ambiguity Blamed SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Joseph J. Lombardi; Special Effects Supervisor
Anthony T. Ulasewicz; Watergate 'Bagman'
Esther Peterson; Consumer Advocate
Security Council Insists Iraq Comply From Times Wire Reports
CSUN Head Reinstates Sports Axed in Spring ERIC SONDHEIMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Readies Plan to Hike More Than 20 Fees for Services in '98 From Associated Press
Company, 9 People Indicted in Alleged Immigrant Ring JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punch Lines
Lottery Distributes Massive Winnings From Times Wire Reports
Computer Woes Delay Electricity Deregulation CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Silent on Alleged Coup Plotters From Times Wire Reports
Size of N. Korea's Food Crisis Is Hard to Figure RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Verdict Upheld in Rights Leader's Death From Associated Press
Lady Bird Johnson Marks 85th Year From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Has Message for Bosnia, but Is It Listening? TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
12 Days of...GOOD GIVING
5 Indicted in Bridge Collapse Fatal to 4 From Times Wire Reports
Firm to Build, Run Prison in Mendota Associated Press
State Parks Reservation System Is Shut Down VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capital Raises a Cup of Holiday Jeer FAYE FIORE
Charity's Ghosts of Christmas Past JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Voice From the Past Speaks Volumes MATEA GOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making a Move to Gain Strength : Gala Raises $75,000 for High School Program to Help Blacks and Other Minorities Succeed ANN CONWAY
Flyaway Home ROBERT OURLIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NASA's New Balloon Mission to Study Stars From Associated Press
Milosevic Crony Is Declared Winner of Serbia Election TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boat Where Versace Suspect Hid Sinks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Alatorre Home Deal Received Array of Help RICH CONNELL and ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
David Bradley; Movie Director, Film Teacher
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Law on School Bus Lights to Get Stricter NICK ANDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Adair; Documented the Navajo Nation
Denise Levertov; Award-Winning Poet
FDA Approves Pill to Fight Male Baldness MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawaii Economy Scrapes Bottom as U.S. Surges SUSAN ESSOYAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iranians Loosen Up Under New President JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claire Hoffman; First Woman on B of A Board
Turnley Walker; Book Reviewer for Children
Father, Son Killed in O.C. Fire DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starving a Nation With the Politics of Illusion RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actress Fired Over Pregnancy Wins $5 Million ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHAT THE CAMERA SAW: The Week and More : Reach Out
BUSINESS
Kinko's Aims to Duplicate Successes in United Arab Emirates LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AEP to Acquire Central & South West From Associated Press
TRW Wins Contract for Missile Program Karen Kaplan
Gorbachev Takes Russians to the Edge in New Pizza Hut Commercial GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cisco to Buy LightSpeed International Bloomberg News
Coca-Cola to Buy Orangina From Reuters
Datum Inc. Stock Rises 18% After Receiving 'Buy' Rating Times staff and wire reports
Rates for Short-Term Treasuries Rise Associated Press
His Trips to ATM Hurt Cash Mileage GRAHAM WITHERALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Also. . .
Bridgford Income Up
Blue Chips, Techs Lead Stock Rally From Times Wire Services
Koop Opposes Immunity in Tobacco Deal From Bloomberg News
G.A. Income Drops 65% Times staff and wire reports
Tyco Will Buy AHP Unit for $1.77 Billion From Bloomberg News
Blue Chips, Utilities Lead Rally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
S. Korea Bonds Downgraded; Currency and Stocks Plunge DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moe Back at Irvine Co. Russ Stanton
Avis to Pay $1.85 Million to Settle Bias Suit Bloomberg News
Pico Products' Numbers Down, CEO Optimism Up
Government Contract Awards
MiniMed Seeks Approval for Glucose Sensor
Whittaker's Loss Balloons Amid Restructuring BARBARA MURPHY
Cal Amplifier Cites Restructuring in Loss BARBARA MURPHY
Budget Group Subsidiary Selling Used Vehicles BARBARA MURPHY
Firm Breaks Ground for Building at Maulhardt BARBARA MURPHY
Semtech Declares 2-for-1 Stock Split BARBARA MURPHY
Two Days and Frowning . . . GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How One Veteran Salesman Performs on the Most Critical Shopping Day of the Year MELINDA FULMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homestake Stock Falls on Purchase Plan News From Reuters
Pacific Scientific Urges Against Takeover John O'Dell
BAX to Pay $76 Million for Distribution Services PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unocal Thai Concession to Result in Charge Bloomberg News
Also
SmarTalk to Buy AmEx Calling Card Unit Bloomberg News
Spotlight: Enova Names New Chairman
Stock Market Barometers
Investment Conference Lines Up Wall St. Pros
Helllloooooo? SUSAN ANTILLA
Bottom-Fishing for Techs? Be Choosy WALTER HAMILTON
Investing Instincts
Technical Difficulties
Domestic Market Share
Monsanto Seeks Sweetener OK From Reuters
Variflex Improves Its Bottom Line as Sales Rise BARBARA MURPHY
Waiter, There's a Plastic Stopper in My Wine RICHARD GREEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AIG Agrees to Pay $2.2 Billion for American Bankers From Bloomberg News
Image Entertainment Starts Work on Vegas Facility
Flamemaster Profits Fall Even as Revenues Climb
Air District Certifies Smart Sonic Solvent BARBARA MURPHY
Litton Wins Contract on Venezuelan Frigates
Ruling Favors Thrifts in Lawsuit Against U.S. From Times Wire Services
HemaCare Announces Changes at the Top
Dynatech to Be Acquired for $900 Million Bloomberg News
Remembering Dawn Steel, a Tough Pioneer CLAUDIA ELLER
Voiceboard to Add Staff as Customer List Grows LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Florida's Pension Fund Sues Sears Management in Bankrupt Debtors Case From Bloomberg News
Taco Bell May Be Facing New Class-Action Suit RUSS STANTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BAX Global Buys Distribution Services PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Scientific Is Not Swayed by Suitor's Offer JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Swindling Clients Associated Press
MGM Says It Was Outbid for Film Library Bloomberg News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Patagonia Ranked 24th by Magazine DAWN HOBBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sick Boy Gets Wish for Family Gathering KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Ocean Park Community Center Posts Wish List
A Break for Charter Schools
Land Bought for Possible Highway Widening HOPE HAMASHIGE
A Gift From Nicholas JULIA SCHEERES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council OKs Purchase of Storm Drain Piping JOHN CANALIS
Pupils Make the Grade in Holiday Generosity SUSAN DEEMER
A Harsh Holiday EVELYN LARRUBIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Is Asked to Block Marines' Housing Project PAUL LEVIKOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal Lutheran Gets $16,900 in Grants KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Citizen Councils Expected to Grow in Influence HILARY E. MacGREGOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Schools Win Grants for Ethics Programs LISA ADDISON
Some Relief for the Courts
Study Says Annexing Newport Coast Area Would Benefit City HOPE HAMASHIGE
$3-Million Gift to Fund Business Center JOHN POPE
Inheriting the Wind AL MARTINEZ
Suspected Car Thief Escapes After Crash ANDY ROSE
Doctor and His Wife Sentenced in Tax Case JOHN POPE
100 From Boys and Girls Club Treated to a Christmas Cruise
Program to Focus on Keeping Holidays Safe EDWARD M. YOON
Sportmart Robbed by Man With Gun KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Roaring Winds, Soaked Soil, Lost Trees JANET WILSON
Rocketdyne Neighbors Press Case in Suit KATE FOLMAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ban OKd on Cigarette Billboards JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donors, Groups Making Spirits Bright BY MIMI KO CRUZ
High Winds Bring a Chill to Southland KARIMA A. HAYNES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Branch Libraries Plan Expanded Hours JOHN POPE
Wildlife Refuge Tour Offered at Naval Site JOHN POPE
Abuse by Officials at the Border
Response to Business Survey Optimistic DARRELL SATZMAN
Free Bus, Rail Rides Offered Christmas Eve
Gun-Wielding Man Robs Bank Branch ROB SELNA
Soft Money, Hard Fight
School District Chief Taking Unpaid Leave LIZ SEYMOUR
'Platoon' Director to Autograph Books NICK GREEN
Agencies That Help Homeless Get Grants
Man Enters No-Contest Plea in Fatal Accident
2 Members Named to Community Panel CHRIS CHI
Eye Equipment Given to Pierce Program SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Marijuana Arrest
Lillian Disney
Crime
Girl Safe as Fire Damages Home's Garage KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Christmas Spirit
Hanukkah
Court Ruling on Microsoft
Car Fees
Organic Food
Wilson's Agenda
Miracle Miles LISA FERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senior Citizens Sought to Tutor Children JULIO V. CANO
Walters Wins Support for County Sheriff Post From A TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police to Use Spanish in Classes for Public LISA ADDISON
Authorities Seek Acura Stolen in Carjacking JEFF KASS
Teacher Contests Molestation Charges NICK GREEN
Present for Shoppers: 2 Hours' Free Parking LIZ SEYMOUR
Fingerprinting Begins for Overnight Residents of Drake's Shelter LISA ADDISON
Registration Underway at Irvine Valley College LISA ADDISON
Workshops to Explain Immigration Rules DARRELL SATZMAN
Boat Pulled to Shore Amid 10-Foot Swells KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Obituaries
Bob Brooks
Real Name of the Game Is Money STEVE HARVEY
Seasonal Hours
Child Killed
Some Street Repairs Unneeded, Study Says SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
Concert Series Planned at Bradford House DEBRA CANO
Union's Campaign at New Otani
Toddler Left at Store Reunited With Mom KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Does the Pope Have the Power to Free Cuba? ROBERT SCHEER, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
The Bittersweet Joys of Holiday Greetings ROBERT SATTER, Robert Satter is a retired Connecticut Superior Court judge
A Korean Leader for These Times TOM PLATE, Times columnist Tom Plate is a UCLA professor. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Vacation Recreation Sites Close Due to Budget Cuts
9 Accused Gang Members Held in Skid Row Rampage
Low Crime Rate Cited in Push for Football Team
School Board to Hold Talks With Superintendent
Longtime Member of Fire Department Named Chief
5 City Panels to Review Proposed Theater Complex
17 Arrested at Police Sobriety Checkpoint
Parking Officers to Write Cards Instead of Citations
Moratorium Imposed on Development in City
'Nobody Would Come to Our Side' GREG HERNANDEZ and STEVE CARNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Building Involvement BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Holiday Memorial Cast in Blue SCOTT GLOVER and STEVE CARNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Radio's Roger Barkley Dies Following Illness JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakes at Hansen Dam Viewed as Key to Area's Revitalization EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Cheerleaders to Take Show on the Road TOM BECKER
New Gas Station Gets OK to Sell Alcohol MIMI KO CRUZ
Computer Classes Offered for Seniors LISA ADDISON
Northern Uganda
City Releases EIR for Golf Course Project CHRIS CHI
Reward Increased in Slayings of 5 Workers DARRELL SATZMAN
Salvation Army Plans Women's Rehab Home DEBRA CANO
'I Felt Violated,' Says Victim of Wrestlers' Hazing KATE FOLMAR and LISA FERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charges Being Considered in Hazing Case KATE FOLMAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Testify for Defense in Toddler's Slaying TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Light Before Christmas
Jewish Center Puts the Disabled on a Journey Toward Inclusion KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Contest Plea in Fund Theft DARRELL SATZMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Found Shot in Trunk of Car Dies
Isai Perez
Celeb Sighting: Spilling Santa's Secret Identity SCOTT HARRIS
Fire Destroys Supermarket Undergoing Renovation
Hundreds Honor Victim of Shooting STEVE CARNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl Safe as Fire Damages Home's Garage KIMBERLY LISAGOR
Broadcaster Roger Barkley Dies JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Waste Crimes Swamp Special Unit SOLOMON MOORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8 Arrested, Some Jewels Recovered in London Theft CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal for Mascots at Fire Stations Dies From a Times Staff Writer
DASH Bus Operations Expanded; 80 Stops Added
Dredge Clears the Harbor Entrance SCOTT HADLY
ENTERTAINMENT
Comeback? Why, Soitenly! ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shades of Conflicting Interests CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yoakam Leaps Musical Fences in Benefit for L.A. Mission MARC WEINGARTEN
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. DIANE HAITHMAN
Farm Dogs to Play on New Year's Eve
Conference to Discuss Latin American Art
No Tricks, Just Magic KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
How to Tell One Fox From Another BRIAN LOWRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Titanic' Rules; 'Scream 2' Is Adjusted ROBERT W. WELKOS
For Cowboy Buddha, It's Now and 'Zen' MIKE BOEHM
Michael Jackson Waits for the Call JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Shelter in the Storm of Alienation and Exile WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Impressions of Depression CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Burroughs Pays Price in Overtime MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Men CHRIS FOSTER
Prep Roundup
Rest for Weary: Lakers Sure Are SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Ducks Douse Flames to End Losing Streak ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Separate Manning From the Boys T.J. SIMERS
Northridge Courts a Disaster STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cougar Scout Team Is Sporting the Right Look GREG SANDOVAL
Men JIM HODGES
Brea Comes Back, Wins in Overtime MARTIN HENDERSON
A Bright Spot: Wright's Rebounding CHRIS BAKER
Lightning, Blues All Tied Up From Associated Press
TONIGHT vs. Kansas GREG SANDOVAL
For Hollywood Park, It's Quiet Closing Day BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men ARA NAJARIAN
Tennessee Still Leads the Way Associated Press
Hackett Gets Down to Trojan Business ROBYN NORWOOD
A Real Off-season BILL PLASCHKE
Top to Bottom HELENE ELLIOTT
Bailey Improves on Free Throws TIM KAWAKAMI
A Lakers' Trip From Hell Turns Into Nice 4-1 Cruise SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge's Loss to Long Island Is Downright Scary STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Page Concerned About Defense ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Sanders Leads AP Selections Associated Press
Giants Beef Up at Tight End Associated Press
A Laker's Trip From Hell Turns Into Nice 4-1 Cruise SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injury Slows Defenseman Blake LONNIE WHITE
Ducks Finally Feeling Better ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ambivalence Grows With Reinstatement From Staff Reports
UCLA Gets All It Can Handle TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utah's Malone Gets 27, Including Game-Winner From Associated Press
The Valley Made Its Stand at Northridge ERIC SONDHEIMER
Mets Trade Away Everett, Along With a Controversy From Associated Press
Fullove, Berumen Put on Show in Las Vegas
Chung's Heroics Bury Muir, 65-63 PETER YOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Line Growing Long to Replace Long JIM HODGES
Suddenly, the Sting Is Back in This StingRay EARL GUSTKEY
Girls' Basketball Roundup
Mayor Takes Coach to Task DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What They Said
North Carolina Unanimous No. 1 Associated Press
Douglass Reluctantly Dealing With Losing CHRIS FOSTER
14-12 Patriot Dud Has NFC Feeling Super Another Year T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colts Fire Infante, Tobin Associated Press
Storr Slams the Door in Kings' 1-0 Victory LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penn State Still Investigating Enis Associated Press
Colgate Plays Game With Memory of Late Coach From Associated Press
Tournament Turns Into Royal Mess
Los Alamitos Golfer Wins Junior Event
High Schools
Colleges
CSUN Beckons Ass'ad
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. ARA NAJARIAN
Losing Perspective
Alfred Hitchcock Would Have Made a Movie of This JULIE CART
Stars, Oilers Want League to Review Checks in Game Associated Press
Servite Bounces Mater Dei DAN ARRITT
Her Goals Are Now Sprinkled With Gold HELENE ELLIOTT
Bowl Schedule
Brown's Career Over After Neck Surgery From Associated Press
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