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NEWPORT BEACH : City Survey to Look at Use of Open Space
ANAHEIM : Yule Observance to Focus on Gangs
Dornan Plans to Run in Same District as Rohrabacher : Politics: Two Republicans covet new Orange County seat in proposed redistricting plan. Dornan says rival should yield to his seniority.
Kauai Rain Eases; Flood Cleanup Starts in Hard-Hit Communities
COLUMN ONE : At Least It's Not Moscow : Amid the Soviet Union's collapse, Minsk's quiet and dullness are attractive qualities. Though the city is the capital of a new commonwealth, nobody's getting too excited.
NEWBURY PARK : Students Learning the Gift of Giving
Snapshots of life in the Golden State : Rocked by Troubles, but Stanford's Looking Good
Muzak to the Ears
COUNTESS PEASE JEFFRIES: Attorney, Jeffries Advocates
Foundation Honors Kwanza Spirit
Juana Chavez, 99; Son Founded Farm Workers' Union
A SPECIAL REPORT: BOOKS
Foreign Stock Markets
Celebration Honors Bill of Rights
Rohrabacher, Dornan Brace for Turf War
PLATFORM : The Bill of Wrongs We Live Under
Religious Groups Lending Immigrants Helping Hand : Fellowship: Churches, synagogues, mosques play key role in welcoming newcomers. Many Asian congregations hold services in native tongues.
U.S. Envoys Concerned Over Asia : Trade: American industry is being outflanked and outsmarted by the competition, a team of ambassadors says.
Probe May Shed Light on Maxwell Mysteries : Scandal: Investigators expect to find some answers to the media empire's missing millions, as well as the mogul's cause of death.
Rear-End Crash Kills Woman; Boyfriend Held
Drug Dealer Is Abducted Before His Sentencing
COUNTYWIDE : Training Will Deal With Sexual Assault
A SPECIAL REPORT: BOOKS
James John Brophy; Supporter of Utah Cold Fusion Study
Serbs Warn Germans on Recognition Issue
Democrats Accuse Bush of Neglecting Economy : Politics: In prime-time debate, they say the President fails to deal with the problems of national decline.
Annexation Studied as Alternative to Cityhood : Government: A committee is focusing on whether Oak Park can afford more services if it merges with Thousand Oaks instead of incorporating on its own.
Up to 470 Missing as Egyptian Ferry Hits Red Sea Reef, Sinks
World IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : Chile Won't Force Honecker to Leave
Beatty, Bening at Bash for 'Bugsy'
Boy Riding Tricycle Killed
LEGAL
Voices
You Don't Miss Your Ethics Until They Are Long Gone
Farmer Uses His Land to Feed Needy
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : Huntington Beach
Brister Starts Up Steelers Against Lowly Bengals
Magic Won't Rule Out NBA Return : Retirement: But he says playing intensely would take years off of his life.
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : Santa Ana
WINTER SPORTS ROUNDUP : Tomba Shows His Olympic Form Again
The War of the Rose Parades : Television: KTTV drew barbs from rival KTLA and a surge in ratings with its commercial-free coverage. Now KTLA has followed suit.
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Siegel, Hersch in a Solid Outing
Science / Medicine : Genetic Retardation Tests Designed
It Was Joyous Noel for Baby's Rescuers
110 Arrested in Crackdown on Driver's Licenses, Registrations
Tangled Tale of Tussle Highlights Border Tension : Probe: A 15-year-old Mexican boy charged with attacking a Border Patrol officer says the officer beat him. Mexican officials want an explanation.
Logging an Illegal Harvest : Environment: An emergency ban has not stopped the cutting of large, old trees for firewood, a county consultant insists. Authorities say the law is hard to enforce.
Rams Beat Rush, Give the Vikings Early Holiday Gift : Pro football: Minnesota takes advantage of four interceptions and a fumble in 20-14 victory.
Lions Start Packing for Postseason With Win
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : Marina
PRO FOOTBALL : SPOTLIGHT / A GLANCE AT THIS WEEK IN THE NFL
MUSIC REVIEW : Stewart Gives S.D. Crowd a Sampling of His Whole Career : Concert: Showmanship, versatility mark long-lived rocker's 'Vagabond Heart Tour' stop at San Diego Sports Arena.
STAGE REVIEW : A Spiritual Yearning in 'Cantorial'
'For the Boys': Real-Life Morale Booster
Biologist Says Laguna Cattle Should Vamoose : Environment: Canyon cattle are incompatible with goal of allowing native vegetation to reclaim its turf, Greenbelt official says. A businessman disagrees.
PLATFORM : Unclogging Courts
GARDEN GROVE : Hostage Claim Proves False; Man Arrested
LOTTERY RESULTS: DEC. 14
Paralegals Field Is Recession-Proof, Growing : Education: There is a boom in the profession, and Kensington College is among schools preparing people--and thriving.
World IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : Soviets Cut Off Weapons Airlift
Israeli Philharmonic to Play Wagner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Districts Elect New Board Presidents
Pair Arrested After Car Stolen at Gunpoint
Gay Community Rails at 1st Fatal Street Attack : Crime: Meeting with police at coffeehouse draws 200 seeking more protection from seemingly random assaults in Hillcrest and North Park.
COUNTYWIDE : Tree Recycling Planned Again
Residents in Porter Ranch Band Together Against Crime : Citizen action: Operation PROTECT is using volunteers and watchful neighbors to combat a recent rise in robberies and burglaries. The effort may become a model for nearby areas.
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : Edison
Davis Leads the Bills to Victory Over Colts
His Pen Isn't Mightier Than Their Swords
Heartbreak Kids Again Just Go Through Motions
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Queensryche: Slick, Anonymous
Homedco : FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Pro-Pot Rally Draws 500 to Westwood : Marijuana: Cannabis enthusiasts mark Bill of Rights anniversary with a block party at the Federal Building to push for legalization of the drug.
MEDICINE / GENETICS : Key Cause of Retinitis Pigmentosa Found
MOORPARK : Housing Issue May Jeopardize Hotel
THOUSAND OAKS : Council May Raise 30,000 Trash Bills
The Press Has a Job Too : To inform the public, and to earn its faith and trust
MISSION VIEJO : Permanent City Attorney Named
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Miss Alleged Gives Extra Proof by Winning a Slow Turf Cup
VENTURA : Lawyer Asks Court to Appoint Defense
Horse Racing
COUNTYWIDE : Development Site Disputed by Schools
High Five America Slaps UC San Diego
Punt Return Helps Put Cowboys in Playoffs : NFC: Martin runs a punt back 85 yards for the winning touchdown as Dallas scores 17 points in fourth quarter to beat Eagles, 25-13.
O'Neal Makes a Hit to Spark Chargers
Rypien Keeps Redskins Rolling Over the Giants : NFC: He passes for three touchdowns in 34-17 victory over defending Super Bowl champions.
Christmas Tree Chase Proves Fatal
ARTS
Music Reviews : Seasonal Baroque Orchestra Treat
Recession Threatens Preservation Funds : Economy: How to finance an Agricultural Land Trust to buy cropland, or rights to it, will be discussed by an advisory committee. Fewer sources of money are available.
Science / Medicine : Huge Storms in Upper Atmosphere
Down, If Not Out: Still, He Helped to Change the World
Jessie's First Love Is Still Basketball : Edison: Senior standout who averaged 21 points last season regrets skipping football, but says his future is on the court.
Falcons Get a Playoff Spot With 26-13 Victory
Lightning Strikes, 10 Years Later
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : Ocean View
Elway Beats the Clock Again : Interconference: He runs four yards for a touchdown with 1:46 left to give Denver a 24-19 victory over Phoenix.
PLACENTIA : President Selected by School Trustees
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : 1990-91 IN REVIEW
Man Found Murdered in Still-Running Car
Fatal Shooting in Holdup Stirs Sorrow, Not Surprise : Crime: Friends, neighbors of a store owner killed in area south of Koreatown say the incident simply reflects danger faced by merchants.
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SUNSET LEAGUE : Fountain Valley
Lakers Surge Past Kings in Second Half
Some Help Given Intersection; More Is Down the Road
Condo Auction Bidders Happy, Owners Less So
Cricket
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Jazz : Benoit Finds Beat but Swing Is Missing
Whither the Emerging Men's Movement?
Science / Medicine : Vitamin C Found to Guard Against Sperm Damage
Computer Technology Replaces Farmers' Feel for Watering Crops : Drought: Four growers who use 'evapotranspiration' irrigation method are singled out by county officials as models to follow.
Science / Medicine : Hope for Preventing AIDS in Infants
Mother Sees Bleaker Days if Welfare Is Cut Further : State aid: Gov. Wilson's proposed rollbacks draw criticism. Many think the plan will be hard to sell to a middle class hit hard by recession and the loss of jobs.
Woman Killed Crossing Highway
Oilers Go Out in the Cold and Win, 17-14 : AFC: Moon leads 82-yard drive for Houston's winning touchdown in a snowstorm at Cleveland.
FBI's New High Desert Office Is a Trip Saver : Law enforcement: An official says agents can be spending time fighting the rise in crime instead of wasting it on the long drive from Westwood.
Miami Pays for Lost Quarter : Pro football: The Chargers score 28 points in the fourth quarter in a 38-30 victory.
Violence, Inept Animation Mar 'Fist of North Star'
Is 'Hook' Up to Its Hype? : Movies: With ticket sales of $17.7 million in its first five days, the film opens respectably but isn't a blockbuster.
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Good, Bad Humor Men : McLean Overcomes Laryngitis but Not Mean-Spirited Jokes
Capra Survived Potshots, and So Will 'Santa'
MOVIE REVIEW : Bud Cort Is an Obsessed Pursuer in 'Ted & Venus'
JAZZ REVIEW : Jarreau Is Voice-Perfect in Anaheim Performance
'Bugsy' Top Film for L.A. Critics : Movies: The film takes 3 awards, including best director; Nick Nolte, Mercedes Ruehl earn top acting honors.
TV REVIEW : 'In Nick of Time' for a Yule Treat
Israel Secures Roads Against Snipers and Chides Settlers
Moscow Mayor Disputes Yeltsin, May Quit
POLITICAL BRIEFING
Woman Robbery Suspect Bitten by Police Dog
Engineer Thinks the Time Has Come for a Rolling-Stop Sign
Woo Lays Groundwork for Potential Race : Politics: Councilman is cultivating Asian-American donors across the country as a prelude to a possible mayoral campaign in 1993. But some raise questions about accountability.
Science / Medicine : Rain Forests Not as Fragile as Believed, Ancient Pottery Find Hints
Raiders Seek to Add to the Saints' Decline : Pro football: New Orleans will try to end slump. L.A. will try to keep pace with Broncos.
REPORT CARD / T.J. SIMERS : Fits Like A Glove
Injury to Thomas Called Retaliation
Noriega Gave DEA Limited Aid for 5 Years, Officials Say : Drugs: Ex-Panamanian dictator took part in a secret operation, sources acknowledge. Disclosures could help the defense in the Miami narcotics trial.
Frank R. Milliken; Former President of Kennecott Copper Corp.
E. Boardman; Was Actress in Silent Films
Houses of Worship Return to a Full-Service Concept : Religion: They are, increasingly, providing more than just weekend services, and not just for their congregants.
COLUMN LEFT / GEORGE BLACK : Signs of the Beast in Europe : The Continent hears echoes of World War II, while Bush is in an isolationist sandwich.
Police Seek Motive for Man's Abduction : Investigation: Officers believe that reported kidnaping at gunpoint may be linked to the victim's criminal past.
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Deaf Students to Decorate Float
NHL ROUNDUP : Streaking Red Wings Score 4-1 Win Over Oilers
Wheaton Doubles His Money, Fun : Tennis: He beats Chang, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4, to win Grand Slam Cup for second victory in six years.
Greedy Sockers Take Advantage of Stars' Generosity
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Florida State Upsets North Carolina, 86-74
LEGAL
Moore, the Merrier : Dudley's Piano Performance Enlivens Laguna Benefit
Pentecostals Find Refuge : Sacramento Area Is Home to Burgeoning Soviet Christian Population in U.S.
A SPECIAL REPORT: BOOKS
Aura Opinions Are Poles Apart
Their Season of Sorrow : Rosie and Dad Cling to Each Other as They Return to an Empty House for Christmas
Release of Hostages
Putting Bikes on Fast Track
The Demise of Pan Am
Religious Displays
Sununu
Release of Hostages
Coin Redesign
Release of Hostages
Sepulveda Lives On
Anderson's Transit Help
MOVIES - Dec. 16, 1991
TELEVISION - Dec. 16, 1991
TELEVISION - Dec. 16, 1991
POP/ROCK - Dec. 16, 1991
Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 16, 1991
Care Rationed at Overcrowded County-USC
For Ex-Sen. Robbins, It Was Push the Rules to the Limit : Corruption: Self-described political maverick, caught in an FBI sting operation, is set to plead guilty today.
LAKE FOREST : Hawks, Owl Flock to His Defense
Homicides on the Rise in San Fernando Valley : Violence: Killings up more than twice the rate of the city as a whole. Many victims are ordinary people going about their business.
CHARGER REVIEW : NOTEBOOK : Bernstine Turns Negatives Into Positives
NOTES : Quiet Enough to Hear a Penalty Flag Drop
OTHER NEWS - Dec. 16, 1991
OTHER NEWS - Dec. 16, 1991
OTHER NEWS - Dec. 16, 1991
Gore Vidal, Novelist of U.S. Past Sees an Empire Replacing Republic He So Admired
O.C.-based Car Magazine Rides Out Recession : Publishing: Ad sales for automotive periodicals as a group have outpaced the rest of the industry.
* Reed L. Royalty has been elected...
Waking Up to the Global Economy
* John McAdam has joined Del Taco...
The Great African Land-Grab : THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA; The White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent From 1876-1912, By Thomas Pakenham (Random House: $32; 680 pp.)
Prevention of Hepatitis Requires Preparation
THE TEMPTATION OF TOM DOOLEY : HE WAS THE HEROIC JUNGLE DOCTOR OF INDOCHINA IN THE 1950S. BUT HE HAD A SECRET, AND TO PROTECT IT, HE HELPED LAUNCH THE FIRST DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN OF THE VIETNAM WAR.
CRIMINAL PURSUITS
THE TIMES POLL : State Voters Favor Bush Over Top Democrats
Croatian Singer's Anti-War Song a Hit in Australia
Have the 10 Amendments Inspired Freedom? Six Foreign Prespectives : SOUTH KOREA : America's Troubling Double Standard
Have the 10 Amendments Inspired Freedom? Six Foreign Prespectives : KENYA : A Foundation of Political Pluralism
A Trip to the Land of the Absurd, for Bus Driver and Passenger, Alike
Two Stabbed in Hillcrest 'Hate Crime' : Violence: One victim is in critical condition after the attack, which police say differs from a recent spate of assaults.
Community Policing / Reseda, Woodland Hills
Unmasking the Truth in South County
Oregon Brewers Thought Small and It Was Start of Something Big : Entrepreneurs: Brothers make their own suds at a chain of cozy brew pubs. They have no need or desire to compete with giants of the industry.
PREP ROUNDUP
PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Is the Best of Champions
Waves Put in Overtimes Without Being Rewarded : College basketball: Fasting's basket with eight seconds left in the third extra period gives Montana an 89-88 victory over Pepperdine.
After Staying Close, Northridge Falters and Loses to Utah, 75-58
Harrison Has Tempered His Attitude : Raiders: Rookie defensive end, who was kicked off his college team, excels after taking over for injured Long.
Bring On the Soft Stuff
ICONS
Tricks of the Party Trade
Fading Lake Reveals 'Allegheny Atlantis' : History: Former residents come from miles around to see old haunts thought gone forever.
He Pays Homage--and Money--to People of Action
Quake Jolts Iranian City
St. Nick's Visit: Gift From a Loving Father : Tradition: In old Manhattan, a poem was born. Here is the story of the legacy left to children all over the world.
Walnut : Rabbits Permitted as Pets
Romanian Dailies Strike Over Soaring Paper Costs
Gorbachev Bridles at Baker's Words of Doom
My True Love Gave to Me . . . a $15,455 Bill
COLUMN LEFT : Wilson's Aim Is Job-Saving--His Own : With his scapegoating of welfare and other issues, he is stoking fires of divisiveness.
Meadowlark Lemon Benefit Game Canceled
Dressed to Keel : Wigging Out by Dennis Conner's Crew Disguises the Darker Side of America's Cup Activities
Titans Squander Big Lead, but Ward Comes to Rescue : Basketball: Senior is 15 of 19 from field and sinks two free throws with two seconds left to seal 98-94 victory over Portland.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : DOC HOLLYWOOD : Sports Medicine Meets the Mob
* Ron P. Hewison has been promoted...
Home From the Cold War to Face a Wolf
Bum Rap on Sweet Peas
A New Crisis for Every Day : FLASHPOINTS; Promise and Peril in a New World, By Robin Wright and Doyle McManus (Alfred A. Knopf: $24; 238 pp.)
STYLE : GARDENS : Decking the Halls
How to Feed a Mob
Help in Arranging for Jobs Abroad
Norway Alcohol Policy a Trade Headache
They've Made a Lot of Noise to End the Din : Freeways: A woman and her neighbors have waged an eight-year campaign to get Caltrans to build a sound barrier. Success still eludes them.
PERSPECTIVE ON RAPE : Here, the Odds Are With Women : California courts have become more protective of the accuser, and the conviction rate has risen past 92%.
Gore Vidal : Novelist of U.S. Past Sees an Empire Replacing Republic He So Admired
A Presidential Election Year Is No Time to Talk Mexico Free Trade : Foreign Affairs: With U.S. workers losing jobs, Salinas would be wise to take Bush's advice and wait till next year to negotiate an accord.
BIRTHDAY PARTY: In commemoration of its 50th...
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Barkley Throws the Book at 76ers
Special 'Mayan Fare' for Central America
The Lost Continent Found : UNEARTHING ATLANTIS; An Archaeological Odyssey, By Charles Pellegrino , Random House: $22.95; 289 pp.
Beyond Shelter--Hope
4 Die, Homes Damaged as Torrential Rains Lash Hawaii's Kauai
BOB HOPE: Ho-Ho-Hope
Their Home Is a Castle : Once a Resort Hotel, the Elaborate Site Is Being Restored In Its New Life as Co-op
Drive-by Shooting Leaves 1 Injured
Debate Continues Over the Rejection of Shinto Rite : Torrance: Is it art or religion? The city's decision to prohibit a ritual at the dedication of the Cultural Arts Center stirs vigorous discussion.
Making the Neighbors Toe the Line : Property rights: Fed up with trash, clutter and noise, many communities are cracking down on residential eyesores.
Many Seniors in Study Find Labels on Tylenol Unreadable
The Postman Got to Know His Address
Garritson Finishes Sixth, Taylor 21st in National Meet
PREP ROUNDUP
He Rides Broncs to Get Bucks
CITY 4-A DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP : Only a Game, as It Should Be
Basketball
Harbor College Plans to Take Strong Approach
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Northridge Stays Close to 10th-Ranked Utah but Still Loses 8th in a Row
POP MUSIC : New Teen Wonder : At 15, Tevin Campbell has generated an industry buzz that recalls earlier pop Wunderkinder by the names of Stevie and Michael
TELEVISION : Anchored Out of the Mainstream : Of 49 anchors at the 7 big stations in L.A., only 6 are black or Latino men--and they host newscasts on weekends or in the mornings, rarely weeknights. Asian-American males aren't in the picture at all.
How to Feed a Mob
THE BODY POLITIC
A Sensitive Dad's Dread: Passing On the Wimp Gene
A Breast Surgeon's Day: Blood, Sweat and Scared Women's Tears : Medicine: It takes more than skill with the scalpel to do what he does. It takes stamina, courage and human understanding.
A Fable for the '90s
Schools OK Renegotiated Contract, Give Teachers Immediate 1% Raise : Education: To save jobs, union decided not to go to court to retain a pay increase agreed upon previously.
Soviets Turn Over Afghan Minefield Maps : Military: Millions of land mines planted during civil war need to be cleared. Relief officials fear that refugees will not return until problem is solved.
University of Bridgeport Lays Off 100 Employees
Former Planner in Long Beach Gets Malibu Job
BUSINESS NEWS
U.S. Warms to Its Old Warsaw Pact Enemies : Diplomacy: Cheney's visits in former Eastern Bloc are dramatic evidence of a blossoming relationship.
Perennial GOP Candidate Looks at New District : Politics: Consultant who guided career of an old adversary is enlisted by Jim Salomon to help him run for Congress in the proposed 24th District.
Have the 10 Amendments Inspired Freedom? Six Foreign Prespectives : CUBA : U.S. Popular Art Delivered the Word
Bethlehem Pins Its Hopes on Peace : Holy Land: The city protests its occupation by banning civil festivities. Tourists and pilgrims emboldened by the Mideast talks are trickling back.
Group's Report Cites Improper Dumping of Toxic Household Waste
Signs of Christmas : Santa Speaks to Deaf Children in Their Own Language
Ventura County Man Sought in Kidnap of Child
Arab-Americans Call Christmas TV Show Racist
A Perfect Patriot : Expos' Martinez Translates July's Glory Against Dodgers Into Help for Nicaragua
The Year in Sports: Rating the News
Christian Heritage Wins in Tourney
GUNS II: New guitarist . . ....
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : THOUSAND OAKS TOURNAMENT : Agoura Uses 3rd-Quarter Flurry to Bury Lancers, 64-47
VAN MORRISON"Hymns to the Silence" Polydor* *...
MICHAEL II: Did you, too, wonder if...
Ex-Commerce Official to Open Office
Gamblin' Man Bets on Ojai
* Frank Wolfgang has been appointed vice...
Throwing Off the Shackles : PRAYING FOR SHEETROCK, By Melissa Fay Greene (Addison-Wesley: $21.95; 335 pp.)
FICTION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS : Variety of Fishing Options Await Visitors to Florida
Programs Aid Buyer With Little Down
FICTION
Cocktail Calculations
Modular Retaining Wall Works on Gravity
2 Admit Stealing Indian Artifacts
Synod Ends With Call for Reunification : Catholicism: Pan-European gathering of 137 bishops stresses 'new evangelization.'
Asylum Eludes Most Haitian Migrants : Persecution: Many risk flight from their poor, strife-torn republic for a better life in the United States. But few will be deemed eligible to stay.
The Hunt Sabbers and the Wildlife Managers
Artur Lundkvist; Author, Member of Swedish Academy
Syndrome Getting Doctors' Notice--Finally : * Medicine: Fragile X disorder is the most common type of mental retardation, but until recently there was an amazing lack of knowledge about it.
Valley Is 1st Target in RTD's Study to Restructure Service
Arbitrary DEA Policy Takes Fatal Toll : Informant: Don Shantos was the victim of a corrupt system administered at the whim of the DEA.
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : San Clemente
PREP BASKETBALL '91-'92 SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Dana Hills
For Athletes, 'Brawn Drain' Hard to Resist
COVER STORY : Marketing J.F.K.'s Murder
GREAT GUNS: Everybody called it a marketing...
Searching for Africa's Lost City : THE UNVEILING OF TIMBUCTOO; The Astounding Adventures of Caillie, By Galbraith Welch (Carroll & Graf: $11.95, paper; 368 pp.).
How to Feed a Mob
Basketball