- Michigan Professor to Head Gene Center
- Barton Seeks Bentsen's Seat
- Line His Pockets With a Wallet : Any Way You Fold It, a Billfold Is a Gift He'll Keep Close All Year
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE : Fullerton
- Coaches Take Advantage of Reserve Roles
- FIGURE SKATING : Wylie Wins Rousing Duel With Petrenko
- Hail to Jockey and Agent
- Robbins, Periolat Help Marina Win
- Miscellany
- Countywide Arts Agency Urged
- Graffiti Artist to Exhibit Works Sunday
- ENTERTAINMENT
- LABOR
- Kerkorian Strikes Back : Suit Is Latest Episode of Brawl Over MGM
- COLUMN ONE : Jail Torment for Children in S. Africa : Held in adult prisons, black and mixed-race boys as young as 10 are beaten and raped by older youths or 'sold' to male inmates. Most are runaways arrested for minor offenses.
- Phoenix Plagued by Smog
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Yahweh, 3 Disciples Acquitted in Murder
- Laguna Beach : Judge Reinstates Suit Against City
- NHL ROUNDUP : Jagr Lifts Penguins Past Flyers
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE : Buena Park
- 'Jason' a Lesson in Special-Effects History
- As Epics Go, This One Is a Royal Mess : Monarchy: The saga of Charles and Diana has all the elements of Shakespeare--despair, devious courtiers and the whiff of infidelity. It's anyone's guess what the next act will bring.
- Boppin' Bells
- Somalia Can Be Scarier Than Iraqi Scuds, Some Gulf Vets Say
- Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : Mayors' Conference Joins State Boycott
- Yeltsin Sees Chance to Help Modernize China's Weapons
- SAN FERNANDO : Police Arrest 5 Men During Drug Raid
- MOORPARK : City Takes Steps to End Overcrowding
- NORTHRIDGE : Recruiters Help Students Enroll
- SANTA ANA : Church Van's Driver in Fatal Crash Sued
- Dodgers Feeling Better : Baseball: Strawberry says he has no pain in surgically repaired back and should be ready for spring training. Davis also doing well.
- College Basketball
- ALL-SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL : Wacholder, Coleman Named Division I Players of Year
- Busby Berkeley and Discs: A Spectacular Marriage
- SDG&E;, SoCal Gas to Bid on Building Pipeline to Baja
- Yosemite Pact Given by U.S. to Stadium Firm
- Nation IN BRIEF : TENNESSEE : FBI Probing Beating of Black Officer
- High Court Alters Rules on Alimony : Law: State justices say a divorced man cannot be forced to work 'substantial overtime' to support his former wife.
- A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Old-Fashioned Christmas Present
- Now's the Time to Curl Up With a Good Look
- Swindle Resigns as Chief of Perot Citizen's Lobby
- Under the Spell of Madd X : Modeling: Michael Maddox is molding amateur models into a tightknit troupe called Pure Gold. Besides performing, often for free, the group helps out charities around town.
- The Healer : Richard Grossman has seen the pain caused by burns. Today in Sherman Oaks he heads the largest private unit in the nation devoted to such victims.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Christmas Boat Show Is Illuminating
- ANTELOPE VALLEY : Bus Ridership Rise Ends 5-Month Drop
- Richard D. Love; Ventura County Judge
- Joan Gardner; Voice-Over Artist
- PREP ROUNDUP : Rodriguez's Goal Is Just Enough to Lead Orange
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 12 Arkansas Gets Sloppy Win
- Rebel With a Cause : Presumed Loss at Sea of Single-Handed Sailor Brings Forth Memories of a Man Who Spent Most of His Life Running Before the Wind
- NBA ROUNDUP : Slumping Bucks Fall on Last-Second Shot
- Shankar Thinks His Time Has Finally Come : Music: He's been blending Indian classical sounds, rock, jazz and world music with New Age overtones for two decades.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Killer Image' a Routine Thriller
- U.S., Mexico, Canada Heads Sign Trade Pact : Accord: Support is widespread in Mexico, mixed in Canada. U.S. debate will test the new Administration's economic philosophy.
- Jury Selection Starts in Case Against Pioneer : Justice: First of more than 800 civil actions resulting from bankruptcy filing comes to trial in San Diego.
- Folic Acid Seen to Thwart Spina Bifida
- Clinton Siphoning Power From Congress : Cabinet: His plans to appoint as many as six influential leaders to top posts may help the White House now, but it could hurt later.
- Vaccinated Monkeys Found to Resist AIDS : Health: Animals injected with a weakened version of the simian virus seem to be immunized, scientists say.
- MUSIC : A Choir With Class : Antelope Valley Master Chorale finds that affiliating with a college is one way to get by in tough financial times.
- MUSIC : Sax Man Is Driven by Just Playing : Veteran saxophonist-composer John Newsome considers himself semi-successful but not a star. Then again, this musician's motive never was the money.
- Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Shoplifting Scandal Is Coda for Band
- When Boy Loses Girl : Ah, modern love! He saw, he <i> connected</i> --now he just has to find out who she is.
- Judge Refuses to Take 'Bryant' Case From D.A. : Courts: The defense sought the state attorney general because of reports the alleged crime family had infiltrated the prosecutor's office.
- LOS ANGELES : Groups Get $50,000 Each for Low-Income Housing
- UC Irvine Medical Faculty Short on Women : Teaching: Study by task force shows that females receive less pay on average than male colleagues in similar jobs. They are also less likely to be promoted to tenured positions. Dean vows improvement.
- Christ College Irvine Is Leading an NBA Life, With Exceptions
- Torrance's Blankinship Selected Division III Volleyball Player of Year
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Routs Serra, Earns Mater Dei Rematch
- Saturday Night . . . Dead? : Television: The Big Three haven't had a Saturday hit in several years and it's more difficult now for networks to get new shows off the ground.
- Wally George to Host New Talk Radio Show
- Student Comparisons
- Teaching in Los Angeles
- Legalese
- Teaching in Los Angeles
- State Summit
- Restore Hope
- 'Ethnic Chauvinism'
- Cowher Power The AFC Central Champion Steelers Learned Early That Things Would Be Different Under Their New Coach
- On Amsterdam's Hash Joints
- This Was Not First Tale of the 'Catchers'
- On Amsterdam's Hash Joints
- Medical Insurance
- Teaching in Los Angeles
- Guns and Violence
- Medical Insurance
- Guns and Violence
- Let's Tune Out TV Political Ads
- Teaching in Los Angeles
- Why Not Wear a Wig?
- OTHER NEWS - Dec. 18, 1992
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- BANKING & FINANCE - Dec. 18, 1992
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- POP/ROCK - Dec. 18, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 18, 1992
- TELEVISION - Dec. 18, 1992
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- Obituaries - Dec. 18, 1992
- Obituaries - Dec. 18, 1992
- HOLIDAY HELPER: A lot of shopping malls...
- Tossing Out a Couple of Suggestions to Clothes the Year
- Prosecutor to Probe Search of Clinton's Passport File : Campaign: Counsel to determine if White House officials launched or covered up partisan effort.
- Cabinetry Is Simple With the Right Tools
- BIRD CALLS: When the swallows return to...
- NOT THE REAL THING: It's the time...
- Television Finally Celebrates Being Jewish : Hanukkah: The holiday has long been miscast as the other Christmas; now its religious significance shines on its own.
- Big 3 Agree on Supporting Gas Tax Hike
- KNOTT PLANNED: Before Steve Martin was a...
- Clinton Appoints Cisneros and Brown to Cabinet Posts : Staff: Selection of Latino and black reflect President-elect's pledge of diversity. Cisneros would head HUD; Brown named to Veterans' Affairs.
- Ford Charge Will Result in a Record Loss : Cars: The $7.7-billion write-off for retiree health benefits and European cutbacks leaves company with a $7-billion loss for '92.
- Stock-Based Bonuses, Share Values Linked : Compensation: Rewarding executives with those healthy options is also good for investors, a new study finds.
- Pears for Soup, Olives for Salads
- Man Held in 1 Heist Now Suspect in 16
- BOOK REVIEW : An Overview of the Overlooked : <i> "IGUANA DREAMS," edited by Delia Poey and Virgil Suarez, with a preface by Oscar Hijuelos; Harper Collins, New York: 1992; 376 pages, $12 paperback, $25 cloth. : </i>
- Title, Artist Last Week 1 I Will...
- Culver City : Bus Facility Site Selection
- Sports Center Groundbreaking Set
- Uncut 'Damage' Premiere Sets Off Battle of Sexes
- WEST VALLEY : Mementos of Jewish Notables on Display
- Neither Hide nor Go It Alone : Bush rightly warns against both isolationism and unilateralism
- PREP BASKETBALL '92-'93 / EMPIRE LEAGUE
- Coaches Plan Interstate Track Meets
- Football
- They Are the Gutter Balls of Bowling : BOWL BOTCHERS
- Morningside Basketball Team's Catch-22 Proved to Be Inglewood
- Concert Makes Merry Gentlemen of Rivals
- Restructuring Sought by Restaurant Enterprises : Finance: Cash-strapped company hopes to avoid bankruptcy with debt-for-equity plan that would give bondholders an ownership interest in return for lower interest and a longer repayment schedule.
- The Holiday Table : Christmas in America: The Changeable Feast
- Party That Steals the Scene
- Panel Backs Elevated Rail Over the Ventura Freeway : Transportation: Commissioners were swayed by the price tag of $2.59 billion, lower than subway alternative.
- The following are selected entries from...
- Detroit Officers Fired in Fatal Beating Case
- Classical Pop : Dada, known for its 'Dizz Knee Land' album, describes its music as a combination of postmodern and retro sounds.
- High Life : How to Raise a Gifted Teen With No Returns, No Exchanges
- OXNARD : Motorists Stopped, Alerted to New Law
- Land Moves but They Won't : Rolling Hills: The Flying Triangle is sliding again, destroying houses and leaving concrete debris perched dangerously near some residents. But those who remain have learned to adapt and are resigned to the problem.
- Kennedy Girls' Team Counseled Following On-Court Death of Referee
- Michigan Bowler Dies After Rolling First Perfect Game
- Loyola Loses at SW Louisiana Before Record Crowd of 11,453
- Olympic Gold Medalists to Skate as Pros at Forum
- George Foreman Delivering Punch Lines Now : Television: The former heavyweight champ hopes to break into sitcoms with ABC's pilot series 'George.'
- STAGE REVIEW : Morrow Saves 'Anything Goes' : Redondo Beach production of the old chestnut provides a platform for the singer's exquisite voice.
- BANKING
- INVENTIONS
- The Holiday Table : At Last: Turkey Soup That Tastes Like Turkey
- (Imported) Chestnuts Roasting . . .
- Big Wine Country
- Mask a New Tool in Fighting Wildfires : Safety: State researchers say inexpensive respirators filter most toxic elements from smoke. They have been tested in Northern California blazes.
- Monrovia : Tennis Court Regulations
- FOR THE KIDS : It's Show Time : The Children's Goodtime Theatre in Ventura joins other local efforts to provide entertainment for young audiences.
- Culver City : Tree Laws Get Tougher
- Advisers Pressuring Clinton to Increase Gasoline Tax
- A Small-Town Murder Solved
- La Habra Tries to Steal Babes from Mouth of Gangs
- La Canada Flintridge : Library Subscriptions Saved
- Doo Dah East: You may have read...
- GARDEN GROVE : Students Help Bring Cheer to Youngsters
- Face It Squarely--Deal With It : Let the ugly facts out in the Newport police sexual harassment scandal
- SIMI VALLEY : Deputies Arrest 2 Men in Slaying
- Countywide : Groups Seek to Void Tax Fund Transfer
- SANTA ANA : A Gift That Knows No Boundaries
- NORWALK : Grinch Steals Christmas Tree From Woman's Lawn
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Flint Sparks Corona del Mar to Estancia Title
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Buena Remains Unbeaten With 4-1 Win
- For Vergueiro, It's Not Simply Samba : Music: Brazilian artist wants to show Americans that it's more than just something meant for carnival.
- Looking for Source of a City's Troubles
- A BIT OF SEASONING : Handel's 'Messiah' Wasn't Always a Christmas Classic
- Jazz Reunion : A special joint appearance of two old-time musical greats happens at Wheeler Hot Springs on Sunday.
- Curtain Rises --At Last--on Alex Project : Redevelopment: Lots of conflict fueled the plot to make the old Alex movie house a performing arts center. But compromise has prevailed.
- Perspectives on Serbia : Send 'Carrots' Along With the 'Stick' : Prosperity is the best cure for envy, as the rest of Europe knows. Everyone is waiting for a show of U.S. gumption.
- COLUMN RIGHT/ MORTON M. KONDRACKE : A Reagan Fan Heats Up the Clinton Camp : Joshua Muravchik, a hawk on communism, may get State's human-rights portfolio.
- Slayer of Seven Is Sent Back to Atascadero : Treatment: Ex-janitor who shot nine people at CSUF in 1976 is found 'not appropriate' for Napa State Hospital.
- Chicken Wellington, See's Fudge
- Women's Colleges Give Students an Edge
- CityTV Wins Award for Youth Video
- On the Job : For 24 years, most of it from a small office behind his church, a pastor has run a no-fee service to find employment for people.
- BOOK REVIEW : Anaya's Tale of 'Alburquerque': An Old Name, and Same Old Story : <i> "ALBURQUERQUE," by Rudolfo Anaya; University of New Mexico Press: 1992; 288 pages, $19.95 cloth.</i>
- Language of Terror Is Universal for Women
- TOPICAL STORM : Watch Out! Hurricane Lenny Changes Course Without Warning
- Massachusetts Firm Acquires Fuels Analysis
- Fidelity Declares Stock Split
- The Holiday Table : Good Dinners Make Good Neighbors
- U.N. to Send Troops to Mozambique
- Compton : Washington-Bound Tucker to Be Honored at Reception
- Laura Berg
- The Buzz Over Bees : Man Who Gets Rid of Unwanted Swarms At Odds With City Over Hives
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Old World Beauty : A Camarillo woman orders her holiday ornaments directly from German craftspeople and sells them at her store.
- Man Held in 1 Bank Heist Is Now Suspect in 16, FBI Says
- Shoppers Give Their Fear of Debt a Holiday : Consumers: Credit card purchases are up sharply as Christmas nears. At least some of it is due to a flood of issuer incentives.
- The Sad but Brutal Truth About IBM
- What's in an Appellation?
- Food Safety: An International Problem : Study: A newly released United Nations report finds that in developing as well as industrialized nations, food and water contamination is vastly underestimated.
- German Club Has Oompah
- A Lesson in Diversity : Education: As Pepperdine University sheds its all-white image, students begin to learn how to live together in a multicultural world.
- Gala Nets $382,000 for L.A. Clinic
- God Rest Ye Merry Mall Generation--and Flu Sufferers
- PEOPLE IN ENTERTAINMENT
- Russia Gets Timely Boost in German Aid : Diplomacy: Kohl pledges token relief to embattled Yeltsin in return for quicker military pullout.
- * Clarence Coleman; Camping Equipment Developer
- Peeved Postal Patron Caves In, Re-Exposes His Mailbox
- Food From the 'Hood : Crenshaw High Students Find Vegetable Patch Raises Funds, Helps Feed Homeless
- L.A. Hits Colorado With Bans Over Anti-Gay Measure
- Gang Link Suspected in Carson Slaying
- DIAMOND BAR : Suspect in Slashing of Wife's Throat Killed by Deputies
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GLENDALE TOURNAMENT : Glendale Defeats L.A. Southwest in Overtime, 75-71
- Moorpark's Peterson to Play at Colorado St.
- STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : Amid Dark Clouds, '92 Had Its Stars : Hits: San Diego theaters seem to be attuned as never before to the different voices of this multifaceted city.
- National Video Rentals : Lethal Top 5 Holds 'Lethal' at Bay
- Firm Curbed U.S. Anti-Smoking Efforts, Memo Says : Lobbying: A former Philip Morris official boasted of using influence with the White House to limit stances taken by the surgeon general.
- Trojan Freshman Harris Gets to the Point : Colleges: The two-time All-City player from Fairfax High is leading USC in assists.
- Birders Out for the Count
- OUTINGS : Sea Dog Paddle : A laid-back parade at Ventura Harbor features gaily decorated canoes, kayaks and other human-powered craft.
- Vietnamese Cuisine Makes French Connection at Mekong
- Suspect Held, 3 Others Sought After Robbery : Crime: Man is arrested in Santa Ana after a credit union is robbed. The holdup is similar to one in Orange Dec. 7, police say.
- Chamber Asks 2 Cities and County to Underwrite Film Commission : Conejo Valley: The agency would help filmmakers with locations and permits. It could also boost local economies.
- Santa Ana School Board Elects Officers
- City's Recycling Program Exceeds State Requirements
- Transportation Panel Accused of Intimidation on Police Issue
- ROSSMOOR : Ruling on Special Tax for Park Upheld
- Officer Who Killed Driver Violated Policy : Police: Commission rules 15-year LAPD veteran acted improperly in shooting death of tow truck operator in South-Central.
- Miscellany
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Anything Goes' Salvaged by Karen Morrow
- Oscar Categories Restored; Yearlong Study Pending
- Final Test for B-2 Also the Costliest: Break One : Aerospace: Engineers will use hydraulic jacks to snap the wings off the most expensive plane ever built.
- The Season to Be Jolly Finds Capital Quiet, Bleak and Utterly Un-Merry : Republicans: As Little Rock bustles with activity of a new Administration taking shape, Washington is a near ghost town in politics and tourism.
- * Allen Wallace; Dance Publicist and Landmark Preservationist
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Death Sentence for 2 Teen-Age Brothers
- They're One Game Away From Perfection : Prep football: After defeating Loyola, 7-3, for the Southern Section Division I championship, undefeated Bishop Amat will play Sylmar in the first CIF/Reebok Bowl.
- FULLERTON : City Council Honors Four City Employees
- SIMI VALLEY : Board Rescinds Middle Schools Plan
- A Native Treasure to Behold
- Miscellany
- Ramsey Gets Diploma, Abuse
- LANCASTER : School District Urges Tax on Development
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Keeping a Job Remains a Goal
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : A Different McKnight Gives Mater Dei a Lift
- Secret of Sylmar's Success: Film at 11 : High school football: Tailback Tyrone Crenshaw and others took work home with them to win City 4-A title.
- PREP CROSS-COUNTRY ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Love's Success a Matter of Plotting the Course
- MOVIE REVIEW : Do-Gooder's Dilemma in 'The Giving'
- ABC Moves 'Matlock' In, 'Delta' Out : Television: 'Room for Two' and 'Homefront' are also placed on hiatus as the network changes its Thursday night lineup.
- Excalibur Completes Purchase of Race Track, Resort
- Some Residents Critical of City's Wide-Ranging Redevelopment Plans : Neighborhoods: Those who want to be excluded fear lower real estate values and congestion.
- Gas Disks Around Stars--Future Planets?
- Ryan Hura
- Wilson Appointee Resigns Amid Criticism : Government: Secretary of business, transportation and housing says the governor did not ask him to leave. Critics claim Carl Covitz has taken advantage of his post.
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Recycling Program Begins in Early 1993
- Golden State Has Enough in Reserve : Pro basketball: After taking a five-point lead in overtime, the Clippers are outscored, 8-1, and lose, 116-114.
- PLATFORM : It Was Showboating
- NFL Wants More Talks With Players' Union
- NHL ROUNDUP : Nordiques Still Unbeaten Against Canadiens
- JAZZ REVIEW : Jamal Forms Stellar Trio
- Late Selloffs Push Dow Down 29.18 : Market Overview
- Quiksilver Has Off Year, Blames the Recession : Earnings: $371,000 net is the most disappointing performance since the company went public in '86, but a stronger 4th quarter speaks well for the future.
- House Party
- Nothing Short of a Miracle
- Unocal to Sell Unit to Magma
- Japanese Rice Farmers Steam : Thousands Rally to Demand Government Keep Import Ban
- Cook Your Lettuce
- MUSIC : A Night of Jingle Bell Rock From Wood, Grisham
- Navy Secretary Sworn In
- Playa del Rey : Embezzlement Suspect Held
- In the ongoing search for the quintessential...
- Fun and Games : For the environmentally aware, holiday gifts can include video games, books and fashion.
- Conference Urges Study of Chicano History
- HOLIDAY DINING : Special Meals Are Seasoned With Christmas in Mind
- Achievement Scores Off in Most Districts : Schools: Figures reflect statewide trend. Seven areas, led by San Gabriel Unified with increase of 26%, post gains in latest exams.
- School Reconfiguration Delayed Till '94
- Alhambra : Affordable Housing Plan
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Judge Strikes Down Hate Crimes Law
- Frankly, Madeira, You Belong to Portugal
- VENTURA : Teen-Age Boy Held in Death of Jogger
- 20th Candidate Joins Race for Mayor : Politics: Lawyer J. Stanley Sanders, the second prominent black to enter, grew up in Watts and was a Rhodes scholar.
- Maron, Furr Say They Won't Run for Council : Oxnard: The two were ousted in November. A March 2 election for an open seat has attracted 15 potential candidates.
- Decisions
- Ventura Ignores State Order and Fixes Bike Path
- Psychiatrists Try to Ease Marines' Load in Somalia : Military: Troops are being prepared for the sight of suffering and limits of their mission, which is <i> not </i> to feed the hungry themselves.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Cafeteria Building at School to Be Razed
- SHERMAN OAKS : Massage Parlor Ordered to Close
- Hobby on the Wing : Camarillo fancier tells of his excitement in training and rearing his pedigreed birds like thoroughbreds.
- Orange County Video Rentals : A look at the fast-moving video rentals in four Orange County neighborhoods.
- Weather Doesn't Dampen Fellows Party
- When Holiday Gift Ideas Are on Your Front Burner . . .
- Desert Joys : Hiking Adventures Abound in Anza-Borrego Park
- High Life : Driver Gets Crash Course in Human Nature : Relationships: The shock of being responsible for an accident is not as strong as the fear of telling the owners what you've done to their van.
- Early Notes Sought in Weinberger Case : Iran-Contra: The defense calls the move 'plain harassment.' At issue are entries from his years under Nixon and as a California official.
- Mayans Help Rebuild Storm-Ravaged Town : Guatemalan Indians assist in revitalizing farming in Homestead, Fla. But they face harsh living conditions.
- Rubber Bullets Pass LAPD Test : Police: Officers used new 'knee knockers' to disperse crowd. Officials say the non-lethal munitions appear to be working well.
- Countywide : Two Cities Schedule Seat-Belt Checkpoint
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Transit Planners Choose Rail Line Above Freeway
- United Way Trims Funds for Charities : Economy: Annual campaign raises less than last year. Funding for agencies will drop by 12.5% in the first six months of 1993. Further cuts will follow.
- LOS ANGELES : Wachs Is 5th Mayoral Hopeful to Raise $200,000
- Fresh Starters
- Jack Frost Nipping at Your Spud Stop
- The Holiday Table : The Movable Feast
- Christmas in Italy: Sweet and Simple
- Trouble-Shooter Olsen Finds More Trouble : Government: 'Kelly is out of control,' says one former city official. Hands-on councilman denies allegations of misconduct and abuse of power.