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What happened on December 02, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
George Van Eps: A Life in Harmony By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'A Sonic Thing' By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Get Out!
Acoustic-Centered Collection Rewards By John Roos
Send in the Clowns . . . Carefully By Flore De Preneuf, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reviving Argument for Televised Executions By Howard Rosenberg
Peacock Readying to Ruffle Feathers? By Paul Brownfield, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Preference for the Outside By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Director's Plaything, 'Babes in Toyland' Suffers By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts And Entertainment Reports From The Times, News Services And The Nation's Press. By Shauna Snow
LACMA Receives Sisley Painting in Dispersal of Sara Lee Collection By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
EAR Unit Celebrates the Inventions of Composers By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
'Holiday Cabaret' to Benefit Para Los Nin~os
Are There Any Lessons to Be Learned in 'Beloved's' Failure? By Gene Seymour, FOR THE TIMES
Schrader on Schrader By Richard Natale
Celebrities, Performers to Appear at Downtown 'Tree of Life & Festival of Lights' Event Today
KNBC's Fritz Coleman, Others to Perform at Benefit for Family Assistance Program
CBS Scores KO With Sunday Punch, Other Shows By Greg Braxton
NEWS
In Search of the Elusive Yankee Clipper By Paul D. Colford, NEWSDAY
Wintry Day Makes Them Cry Uncle By Chris Erskine
Apostle Of Art By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Son's Effusive Valentine to Generation WW2 By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saying 'I Do' in Ink By Susan Carpenter
Nicky Blair Catered to the Stars By Irene Lacher
Put Your Own Stamp on Letters
Los Feliz Coffee Shop Grinds to a Halt By Susan Carpenter
Planning Ahead
And Now You See Two By Booth Moore
Judy Collins to Sign Memoir and Perform
Offbeat Details Add Interest to Sleuth Story By Margo Kaufman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A 'Hugs and Kisses' Approach to Animal Training By Barbara J. Chuck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laugh Lines
Bucks Bearing Arms Get Revenge By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out In Space
In Your Dreams
Pint-sized Punch Lines
The Big Squeeze By Mel Gilden, \o7 Mel Gilden, a freelance editor, teacher and author, has written many articles, books and TV cartoons\f7
Henry Hyde
Tobacco Settlement
Playpens Recalled
Clinton's Answers
Assisted Suicide
Boos Brothers
Teaching
Sonny Bono
Reducing Gun Violence
Agreement on Sweatshops
Share Your Earthquake Memories
There's No Quick Fix for Fire Ant Problem By Esther Schrader, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Teaching Assistants Strike on 8 Campuses By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Mossimo Yields Half His Stake to Lure CEO By Leslie Earnest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laid to Rest Again--in a New Land By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuba's Politburo Sends a Gift: Christmas By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Leaders Aren't Leading on the Impeachment Front By Janet Hook and Ronald Brownstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Boeing Raises Layoff Target to 53,000 By Jeff Leeds and Elizabeth Douglass, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Long-Lost Data Fuel Debate on Earhart Puzzle By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Exxon and Mobil Agree to Biggest Merger Ever By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Won't Block 'Living Wage' at LAX By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Teaching Assistants Strike on 8 Campuses By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Panel Finds No Breast Implant Disease Risk By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Wilson Aide Named to Appeals Panel By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$52-Million Deal Seeks to Save Desert Land By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Critics Don't Slow BART Extension to S.F. Airport By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Just Wanted These Girls to Have Fun By Mike Downey
Rio Police Find Cocaine in Santa Dolls \o7 Reuters\f7
Pinochet Goes to Estate After Hospital Demands His Ouster \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Pacific Rim Needs Isle of the Darned By Jim Mann
Arab Killed; Serial Attacker Suspected From Times Wire Reports
Letter Bombs Prompt Nationwide Alert From Times Wire Reports
China Detains Leaders of New Opposition Party By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Suspended Over Storm Toll From Times Wire Reports
Payment Ruling Halts Most Digs at Israeli Sites \o7 Associated Press\f7
Kurdish Suicide Bomber Injures 14 People at Turkish Supermarket \o7 From Reuters\f7
Ramses II's Capital Found With Sensors \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Impeachment Panel Summons Memos on Clinton Campaign By Richard A. Serrano and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Misuse of Funds Tied to Clinton, Dole Campaigns By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Stands Pat on Senate Leaders By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Skeptical of Raising Age for Retirement By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eastern Areas Bask in Record Warmth From Times Wire Reports
High Court Trims Privacy Shield of 4th Amendment By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Arthritis Drug Clears FDA Panel From Times Wire Reports
Bill on Gay Rights Barely Wins Rematch From Times Wire Reports
Selective Service Sign-Up Goes Online From Times Wire Reports
Groups Renew Call to Lift Embryo Research Ban By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Threat Seen in Suspect Plastic Chemical \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
William Baxter; Helped Dismantle AT & T
Louise Seyler; Pioneering L.A. School Official By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businessman Sworn In as Mayor of Tijuana \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Margaret Walker Alexander; Black Feminist Author By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Killed as Bus Crashes Into Truck at U.S.-Mexican Border \o7 From Associated Press\f7
A Long Journey Comes Full Circle for Real Madrid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Motto: Todd Help Us From Associated Press
Del Taco's Beefing Up to Crunch Competition By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Irvine Co.'s Bren Moves to Take IAC Private Again By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Del Taco Hires President to Guide Expansion Effort By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Primecap Management Scraps Plans for Sale, Sources Say \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
InterWorks Acquires San Diego's Dynamem By Jonathan Gaw
Javelin Systems Signs Deal With Aramark By P.J. Huffstutter
Barbeques Galore's Net Income Up 24%
CKE Restaurants' Stock Rises With Sales at Hardee's Stores \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Sportstown Planning Handed Off to Anaheim By Daryl Strickland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AirTouch Cellular to Consolidate Operations By P.J. Huffstutter
Xerox, IPNet to Unveil Book Production Plan By Jonathan Gaw
Western Digital Shares Jump 37% on Chairman's Optimism \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Judge Throws Out Suit Accusing Bergen, Others of Price Fixing By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Business Buzz in the Region? Read On--and Write In as Well By James Flanigan
Redesign of Mecca Sound System a Job of Epic Proportions By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico's Move Could Lead to Big Savings for U.S. Callers By James F. Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holiday Credit Card Offers: Let the User Beware By Liz Pulliam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exploring Oil Patch for Partners By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T, Time Warner Discuss Phone Venture By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Associated Press
Gemstar Sues Pioneer Over Patents Bloomberg News
Mossimo Chief Gives Up Control at Apparel Firm By Leslie Earnest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AOL Woos Netscape Staff With Pay, Promises Associated Press
Another Call Goes Against PacBell in Long-Distance Bid By Elizabeth Douglass, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bren Offers to Buy Last Irvine Apartment Shares By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E-Tek Raises $60 Million in Offering Bloomberg News
Del Taco Beefing Up to Beat Competition By John O'Dell
Kellwood to Buy 2 S.F. Clothing Companies Bloomberg News
E! Making a Big Move to Next-Door Offices By Brad Berton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spotlight: Homestake Mining Stakes Claim to 49% of Prime
Sun Executive to Testify About Java Today at Microsoft Trial By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. in Talks With Steel Exporters on Caps Bloomberg News
Forecast Shows Economy Poised for Growth \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
DaimlerChrysler Posts Record Sales in November From Associated Press
FDA Warns Zeneca About Ads' Drug Claims Bloomberg News
Also . . .
Europe's Total and Petrofina Join the Oil Company Merger Scramble \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Tech Stocks Rally; Dow Reverses for Slight Gain \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
New Ways to Use Your Credit By Liz Pulliam
Brokers Tighten Rules for Internet Stock Investors \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Spotlight / Small-Business Web Site
Meeting Meter Tallies Tab of Too Much Talk By Lawrence J. Magid, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Working at Home: How Suite It Is Now By Cyndia Zwahlen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tried-and-True Financial Ratios Can Be Key to Healthy Firm By Juan Hovey
Check With Municipality Before Starting a Home Business By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How to Do Business With Those in the Biz By Karen E. Klein
Video View
EMI to Pay Music Chief $7.44 Million \o7 From Reuters\f7
Ovitz Names Start-Up, Expected to Sign Partners By Claudia Eller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Rearranges Its Prime-Time Lineup By Paul Brownfield
FOOD
American Cheese Spreads in Italy By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Shepherd's Cheese By Vincent Schiavelli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming Next Week
The World's Priciest Rinse Cycle By Dan Berger
Los Angeles Times Cookbook Hot List
Banana Nature By Russ Parsons
Salt Fever By Russ Parsons
Don't Eat the Bowl
On the Cover / Gifts of Taste : Cool Hot Wreaths By Barbara Hansen
It's Not Easy Staying Green By Charles Perry
Key to Times Style
Endangered Cheese? By Vincent Schiavelli
Salmon Leaps Into Molasses By Rose Dosti
A Note on American Ricotta
David Thompson, Bedford Thompson Winery
1997 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling "Trocken," Rheingau (About $15) By S. Irene Virbila
No Need to Duck Out By Donna Deane
Gifts That Age Well By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
Grapevine By Enice Park
For Kitchen Santas By Donna Deane, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Calling All Elves By Tracy Crowe Mcgonigle
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Reluctant Jurors Deliver the Verdict--in Absentia By Patt Morrison
A Transportation Diamond
Prisons Need Full Reform
Arafat's Money Sieve
A Deadly Disease That Is Getting Younger By Tipper Gore, Tipper Gore is the mental health policy advisor to the president
Catalyst for a Better Future By Carlos F. Chamorro, Carlos F. Chamorro, whose mother is the former president of Nicaragua, is visiting professor of journalism at UC Berkeley
Now Just Wait for the Price Hikes By Alexander Cockburn, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications
It's Enough to Make Them All 'Psycho' By Steve Harvey
Hospitals Offering Incentives in Bid to Hire Skilled Nurses By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winter Shelters for Homeless Opening, but Not in Ventura By Pamela J. Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Mouseketeer Goes on Trial in Stock Fraud Case By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart's Appointment to Education Post Applauded By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
University Out to Make a Name for Itself By Steve Chawkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Suspect in Taco Bell Robbery By Mark Armstrong
School Bus Flips Over on Slippery Freeway By Holly J. Wolcott
Businessman to Fill Spot on Council By S.J. Cahn
Bad Weather Won't Stop Tree Lighting By Mark Armstrong
Hearing Extended for 445-Acre Project By Andy Samuelson
2 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Forging Checks By Tina Dirmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ernest Nichols; Lemon Rancher, Hospital Trustee
Ruth Hart Morris; Retired Theater Owner
Obituaries
Traffic Light Near New School OKd By Tony Lystra
County Rainfall
Councilman Assisting Effort to Open Homeless Shelter By Pamela J. Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rats, and We Were Feeling So Optimistic By Dana Parsons
County OKs More Homes Near Methane Gas Seepage By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder Seeks a Way to Tax Homeowners for Slide Costs By Robert Ourlian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'This University Works Because We Do' By Liz Seymour, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Backs Off but More Looms By Jason Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Who Care Stand Out By Christine Baron, Christine Baron is a high school English teacher in Orange County
Sports
Anaheim By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
Special Delivery By James Meier, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Buena Park By Regina Hong, (714) 966-5912
Costa Mesa By Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Cypress By Christine Castro, (714) 966-7440
Dana Point By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Fullerton By Christine Castro, (714) 966-7440
Garden Grove By Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
Huntington Beach By Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Irvine By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
La Habra By Christine Castro, (714) 966-7440
Laguna Niguel By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Lake Forest By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Los Alamitos By Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Mission Viejo By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Newport Beach By Steve Carney, (714) 966-5634
Orange By Lesley Wright, (714) 966-7824
Placentia By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
San Clemente By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
San Juan Capistrano By Linn Groves, (714) 966-7885
Seal Beach By Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Stanton By Crystal Carreon, (714) 966-7835
Westminster By Harrison Sheppard, (714) 966-5977
Yorba Linda By Steve Carney, (714) 966-5634
Other Areas By Jean Pasco, (714) 564-1033
Brea By Regina Hong, (714) 966-5912
Santa Ana By Jason Kandel, (714) 564-1038
Villa Park By Debra Cano, (714) 564-1036
La Palma By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Laguna Beach By Steve Carney, (714) 966-5634
Laguna Hills By Chris Ceballos, (949) 248-2155
Tustin By James Meier, (714) 966-5988
Man Dies, 2 Hurt in Fountain Valley Crash
The Safety Zone: Action Log
Services in O.C., Region Mark World AIDS Day By Bonnie Harris Hayes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Should Get Funds for New Buses, Panel Says By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deputies Thwart Courtroom Attack By Douglas P. Shuit and Jack Leonard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officer's Alleged Killer Was a Recently Paroled Gang Member By Carla Rivera and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Homeless Shelter to Open 24 Hours By Karima A. Haynes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slow-Moving Storm Lingers By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arrest Made in Slaying of Witness By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Unions Step Up Demands on Developers By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street Preacher Charged With Disturbing Peace By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Linking School to Work By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Latin Revival: Ancient Roman Language Regains Popularity By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Counts When Students Ask for Recommendations By Christine Baron
This week's subject: Sports
Teaching Kids to Reject Hate Is Discussion Topic By Sue Fox
Woman Molested by Man Who Hid in Her Car By Solomon Moore
Tree-Lighting Ceremony Tonight at Lopez Adobe By Maggie Barnett
Hospital Warns 600 Ex-Patients of Hepatitis C Risk
Board Debates Law on Police Suing Citizens By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Marks World AIDS Day From A Times Staff Writer
County Agrees to Settle Suit Against Tobacco Industry
'Mouseketeer' Portrayed as a Stock Fraud Artist
High School Senior Receives Siemens Award
Residents Get First Look at New Housing Project
Deputy DA Is Named Municipal Court Judge
Long Beach Selects 1st Latino City Manager
Battle Against Red Ants to Be Costly, Experts Say
High Five By Roberto J. Manzano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Project Puts 12 Students Into 'Orbit' By Diane Wedner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Methane Levels Found Near Homes
L.A. Shows N.Y. It Can Skate With the Best of Them By Caitlin Liu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Main Rupture Closes Road
Valley Theatre League Honors Achievements
Obituaries
Holiday Helpers By Stephanie Stassel
Appointment of Hart to Education Post Applauded By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Jones Gets Owens Award Again Staff and Wire Services
Harvard-Westlake Outdistanced in State Semifinals By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Screen Play By Eric Sondheimer
Jankovich Brings the Goods By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Basketball Roundup
Arenas Revs Up to 42 on El Camino Real By Eric Sondheimer
Calendar
Cleveland Guards Can't Make Grade \o7 From Staff Reports\f7
Loyola Beats Clock and Northridge, 74-71
Bryant Young Has Surgery Associated Press
L.A. Motto: Todd Help Us By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rescuing Track and Field Would Be His Biggest Leap By Randy Harvey
Williams Has Jayhawks Out of Their Press By Diane Pucin
L.A. Motto: Todd Help Us By Bill Plaschke
On Thin Ice By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is It Too Soon to Finger Him for Greatness? By Mal Florence
Nba Lockout: Day 155
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 Mike James
Stoops Takes Over at Oklahoma From Associated Press
Bruins Want a Rematch By Scott Howard-cooper
NBA Talks Resume Thursday as Glimmer of Hope Emerges From Staff and Wire Reports
Northridge Hires Jankovich \o7 Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Purdue Could Be Next By Robyn Norwood
O'Donnell's Turn to Try to Ignite Listless Power Play By Jim Hodges
Schedule Shows It's Time for Davidsson to Get Rest By Elliott Teaford
Old-Time Duel for Selanne, Jagr By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers Stun Panthers, 5-4 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Frequent Flyers Abound at the Great Eight By Diane Pucin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Atlantic Stuns Oklahoma State \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Swillis Wants a Bigger Role By David Wharton
Davis Waiting for Clearance By David Wharton
Cincinnati Assistant Fired
College Basketball Daily Report By Lon Eubanks
Long Beach State Struggles to Beat CS Dominguez Hills \o7 From Staff Reports\f7
Four Southland Teams Advance
Rangers Get Palmeiro for $45 Million By Mike Digiovanna
Baseball Notes \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Ducks, Penguins Put Illness, Injury Aside By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newswire \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Long Beach State's May Named Big West Player of Year for 3rd Time
Angels' Harris Lost for '99 After Major Elbow Surgery By Mike Digiovanna
Valley Christian Advances to Final By Evan Lovett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victory Makes the Eagles Smile By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Players Puts Flames' Season on Line
Newport Harbor Focuses on Ending Marina's Streak By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bayer Scores 25 as Mater Dei Wins Opener
Long Beach's Stein, Steele Are Honored
Decision to Broadcast Game Irks Mater Dei Official By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return of Indoor Soccer Discussed By Bill Shaikin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George Awaits Next Call From the NFL By Linda Whitmore
Community College Athletes of the Week
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