- Well Well Well Wins at Aqueduct
- NHL ROUNDUP : Other Lemieux Devil of a Player in Victory
- Broncos' Miracle Finish Goes for Naught : AFC: Michael Young catches Elway's 51-yard, last-second pass, but play is nullified by motion penalty and Seattle wins.
- In Football, There's No Place Like Home for the Postseason
- Short Takes : 'Godfather of Soul' Furloughed to Entertain Soldiers on Hold
- Sam Gilliam: Abstractionist With Concrete Concerns : Art: Explorations of spirituality, history and the black experience drive the Washington painter's work. His show at the Koplin closes Saturday.
- A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week.
- Toys R Rush : Retailing: The City of Industry outlet of the nation's largest toy chain is jammed on the last weekend before Christmas.
- Cancer and Power Lines--an Uncertain Connection : Health: A 1979 study linked magnetic fields with childhood disease. But the issue is far from settled.
- Rushdie Moves to Suppress 'Satanic Verses'
- Farmer seeking someone bullish on alligators : $1.5 million will buy his tourist attraction, including 2,000 linear feet of the snaggletoothed reptiles.
- HE'S STILL True TO HIS FORMER School : Colorado State's Bruce Remains a Card-Carrying Part Buckeye
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL POLL : La. Tech Ends 12-Year Top 10 Streak
- Crowd Pleasing Soul Band Has a Lot of Heart : Music: In a show at the Belly Up, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack again demonstrate why they are a top draw in Southland nightclubs.
- A TV News Dream Team Puts a Nightmare to Flight
- Airbus May Develop New Jumbo Jet: Airbus...
- L.A. Gear Tops Forbes' Profitability Rankings : Earnings: The athletic footwear maker has had an average return on equity of 83.2% the past four years, the magazine says.
- Low-Water Point Chosen for Maintenance of Pumps : Aqueduct: Shutdown won't produce a net gain in supplies but will briefly relieve some of the pressure on Lake Oroville, officials say.
- GULF WATCH: Day 144 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis : Military Front:
- OJAI : Caravan of Carolers Spreads Yule Cheer
- Happy as a Clan : Rodriguez Family Is Big on Its Reunion Tradition
- ORANGE : Study Cites Need for Larger Civic Center
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Murdock (45) Can't Beat Arizona by Himself
- Basketball
- Short Takes : Survivors Win 'Express' Award
- STATE : Bulk of 'Speedy Trial' Upheld
- WORLD : Albania Separates Police, Party
- 26 Make Las Madrinas Debuts
- Local : Frost Damage to County Crops 'Moderate'; Cold Snap Hangs On
- STATE : 2 Tickets Share $5.4-Million Pot
- Justice Denied: A System Under Increasing Stress : Times series reveals the problems--and limits--of law enforcement
- California Has Major Interest in Wind Power
- Deadly Freeze to Cost Growers Millions : Weather: The second night of cold temperatures pummeled avocado and citrus crops in Ojai Valley, Santa Paula Canyon and other areas. Inspectors begin adding up the economic damage today.
- Yule Lights That Charmed Girl, 5, Contribute to Fire That Killed Her
- 49ers, Without Montana, Lose to Saints : NFC: Steve Young passes for 208 yards and runs for 102, but New Orleans capitalizes on Carter's fumble to win.
- Chargers' Taylor Makes Return to NFL In Style
- The Sidelines : 'Greased Lightning' Scott Dies
- Miscellany
- The Sidelines : Wright's Ankle Found Sprained
- TV Reviews : A Magical Conclusion to C. S Lewis' 'Chronicles of Narnia'
- What Now for Imports? : Foreign Car Makers Gear Up for Markets of '90s : JOHN E. REILLY: Questions & Answers
- P.M. Briefing : British Firm to Dilute A&P; Share
- Little Use Made of State Wiretap Law Police Clamored for : Drug war: Officers say legal restrictions are too numerous. But factors such as staff shortages and late-night surveillance hours play a part.
- Iraq: First Target Tel Aviv : Saddam Vows to Include Israel in Gulf War Strike
- WORLD : Israeli Invites Soviet Immigrants
- Slovenia Republic Votes to Secede From Yugoslavia
- World IN BRIEF : GUATEMALA : Opposition Cheers Military Aid Freeze
- COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Students to Lobby Sacramento
- Psychiatric Ward Treats Women Only : Health: Administrators describe the unit as a haven for rape victims and others with gender-related problems. Critics say it's a marketing gimmick.
- Countywide : Every Cord Counts in Buying Firewood
- Countywide : Orange County 1990-1991 Resolutions
- Study Backs Einstein Idea of Cosmological Constant
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : 1990: Germany Reunites, and the South Rises : <i> Ten stories that shook the World Sports Scene in 1990:</i>
- Japanese Fall to Ivy League, 47-10 : Football: Yokohama college all-stars lose steam as they fumble away ball on 1-foot line. Hooper of Pennsylvania is game's most valuable player.
- P.M. Briefing : Arens Orders Gaza Strip Study
- MCA Inc. has appointed home video chief...
- WORLD : Greek Court Calls in Papandreou
- San Clemente : One-Way Streets Near Pier Suggested
- COUNTYWIDE : County Issue Holiday Celebrations
- DeBerg Shakes Off Injury, Leads Chiefs : AFC: Quarterback passes for two touchdowns in 24-21 win over Chargers, putting Kansas City in the playoffs.
- Jazz : Sinatra Jr. Excels With Childers
- Pop Music : 'Acoustic Christmas': An Electrifying Benefit
- * Ronald W. Bush has been named...
- Boston Newspaper Will Make Job Cuts: The...
- Global Air Passenger Traffic Increases 5% to 1.16 Billion
- Japan Predicts an Easing of Growth From 5.2% to 3.8% : Economy: The 1991-92 fiscal year also will see a narrowing of its trade surplus and a 9.2% surge in imports, the government forecasts.
- Fast Action Required to Lift Stains From Delicate Linen : Holidays: Cleaning heirloom cloths is not a project for the do-it-yourselfer, but some precautions can help minimize the damage.
- Judge Lays Down the Law Over New Site : Courts: Jurist fights for new quarters in South County, where facilities haven't kept up with the population boom.
- Dual Roles Give Saget a Full Schedule
- Date With the Past : Performer Builds Career on Songs of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin
- P.M. Briefing : English Stores Defy Sunday Laws
- A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week.
- IBM May Launch Notebook PC: International Business...
- CalMat Co., Los Angeles, has elected A....
- BY THE NUMBERS
- . . . And to All a Good Grief!
- Jazz : Graham Raises the Standards
- LEGAL FILE
- German 'Boom Year': While Americans could well...
- MiniScribe Sues Ex-Executives: MiniScribe Corp. has filed...
- Michael Oakeshott; Politics Philosopher
- Hunger, Hardship Bring Glum Holidays to E. Europe
- ANAHEIM : Salvation Army to Start Aiding Women
- LOTTERY RESULTS
- Santa Ana : Deadline Is Near on YMCA Donation
- HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
- NFL PLAYOFFS : Unraveling Mystery of the Tie-Breaker
- CHARGER REVIEW : REPORT CARD : Ugh, Is the Semester Over Yet?
- Miscellany
- A Dickens of a Time in Portsmouth : Musical: Three guys from L.A. have created 'A Carol of Christmas' in a city where hard times are threatening the Yule spirit.
- PEOPLEWATCH
- MUSIC
- Local : Lancaster Man Dies in Wreck
- Local : Suspect Held in Stabbing Death
- Gas Prices Take Biggest Fall Since Gulf Crisis Began : Energy: The average price for all grades dropped almost 6 cents a gallon. It indicates that retail levels are catching up with an easing in wholesale levels.
- A selected summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week.
- Crucial Game in Chess Tourney Delayed Again
- Mandela Urges S. Africans to Work for Peace in 1991
- Syndrome's Existence Doubted
- Drug, Blood Cancer Risk Linked
- SAN DIEGO AND THE PERSIAN GULF CRISIS : Kuwaiti Recalls Flight From Terror, Vows He Will Return
- Bears End Buccaneers' Playoff Bid : NFC: In his first start this season, Tomczak leads Chicago to 27-14 victory over Tampa Bay.
- The Sidelines : Olympian Finds Self in Victory
- NBA ROUNDUP : It Doesn't Take Long for Celtics to Floor Hawks
- Reich Right on the Money for Bills, 24-14 : AFC: Backup quarterback passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns in division-clinching victory over Dolphins.
- NOTEBOOK : Gary Says Referees Dropped the Ball This Time
- Rodgers Succeeds With Help From Home : Football: Iowa quarterback makes all-Big Ten team with support from his father, ex-Celtic coach Jimmy Rodgers.
- After 'Predator 2' Role, Glover Has to Recover
- Japanese Firms Try to Help Soviets Bolster Economy
- The Surprising Softness in Oil Company Stocks : Energy: Recession fears, a mild winter and a feeling that a Gulf war would not put a dent in world crude supplies have prompted investors to stay away.
- Advice for All Investors
- P.M. Briefing : Japanese Repaint Black Santa
- Vicks VapoRub Firm Tries to Unclog Sales Congestion
- Peace Talks Up to Bush, Iraqi Official Insists
- World IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : 1,500 Rally Against Hard-Line Policies
- Farmer Wages Stubborn Fight Against Freeze
- U.S. Court Convicts Drug Kingpin Said to Terrorize Turf With Violence
- Desert Festivities Help U.S. Troops Keep the Holiday Spirit
- Small Town's Salute Is Bittersweet as Its Soldiers March Off to the Gulf : Defense: The call-up of National Guardsmen plucked 61 men from the work force in Springfield, Ky. But the emotional strain is felt the most.
- Countywide : MWD Board Names County Men Officers
- McColl Hired Detective to Spy on Rival : Politics: Records, ex-aides confirm former councilwoman secretly hired investigator to find damaging information about election rival John Hartley.
- PLATFORM : War Toy Dilemma
- Ojai Border More Than a Line on Map : Unification: A study to see whether the city and valley should merge is launched. They are governed in two very different ways.
- County Will Warm Up a Bit After Record Low
- Countywide : Orange County 1990-1991 Resolutions
- Eagles Slow Down Cowboys' Playoff Drive, 17-3 : NFC: Byars leads Philadelphia attack, passing for one touchdown and setting up a field goal with an inadvertent kick of a fumble.
- Raider Title on Hold for a While Longer : AFC: So what, says Shell, whose mini-season idea allows for no letup en route to playoffs.
- Palms Springs Film Fest to Feature 3 World Premieres
- Short Takes : 'Bonfire' Hard on Whites: Hanks
- Asian Markets Off in Quiet Trading
- WEEKLY SCORECARD : STOCK GROUP WINNERS & LOSERS
- PERSPECTIVE ON CRIME : Speak Up, or the Criminals Win : A chief mark of civic disintegration is a calloused attitude toward violence. We're too close to giving up.
- Electric Wind : The Whirling Turbines Are Back in Power Picture
- Weather Helps Make Firefighters' Day Busier
- So a Driver's in the Right (Lane), so Why Stop Traffic?
- Pittsburgh Defense Makes Curtain Call During 35-0 Victory : AFC: Cleveland ties NFL record with eight lost fumbles. Steelers are alone in first in Central Division.
- Deck the Halls, Have a Ball, to One and All
- Brooks Runs for 201 Yards in Bengal Win : AFC: Running back sets club record against Oilers, who lose Moon and fall from first place.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Whispers Rock Steady With <i> Real </i> Class Act
- Judith Jamison Keeps Ailey Theater Hopping : Dance: A former star in the troupe, the new director is 'excited' by the first season guided by her.
- George W. Jeffs, president and center director...
- Many Who Look to Date End Up Meeting With Obstacles
- VENTURA : School Fund-Raising Group Nears Goal
- Countywide : HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
- OXNARD : College Enjoys Ties to Japanese Schools
- With Goalposts Down, Fan Scores Points for Charity
- Hockey
- CHARGER REVIEW : NOTEBOOK : Consolation Prize: a 4th-Place Schedule
- Magic Takes His Anger Out, 118-94
- Thorn in Their Sides: Stations at Odds Over Parade : Television: KTLA says KTTV's 'commercial-free broadcast' claim is bunk. KTTV insists that its 'informal' mentions of sponsors do not constitute a commercial.
- Caught Up in a Chain Reaction
- * Derek J. Steel has been appointed...
- H. Sansberry; Actress in TV, Movies, Stage
- Giants Clinch Playoff Bye With 24-21 Win : NFC: Hostetler makes first start this season in place of Simms and beats Cardinals for third consecutive time.
- Rams' String Shortens to One Game : Pro football: Playing uninspired toward season's end, they fall, 20-13, to the Falcons.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : McCarron Clinches His 11th Title With 54 Wins
- A Show With a Viewpoint Needs No Label
- WORLD : Falange Leader Slain in Beirut
- Recipe for Success : UC San Diego Benefits From a Cookbook Compromise
- ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE : Traditions Merge With Orchestra
- Neighbors Fearing Risk of Cancer Oppose 2 DWP Expansion Projects : Environment: Foes cite studies linking high-current power lines to an increased threat to children. The utility says both plans are needed to meet demand.
- Rewards Offered for Information on Violent Acts Draw Criticism : Crime: Police say they almost never lead to an arrest, but families often view them as a measure of a victim's worth.
- San Diego, Here They Come . . .
- Germany Will Test for Doping
- Dancing Solo Easily Wins Durazna Stakes
- And This Little Finger Goes to the Playoffs
- ALOHA BOWL : Syracuse Doesn't Want a Christmas Tie
- Expos Trade Raines to White Sox
- 'Saigon's' Miss : Actress Has Big Plans Even If She Can't Play Broadway. Ask Mom
- Pop Music : Ratt Returns to Its Sunset Strip Roots
- * David Sejpal has been named chief...
- First C-17 Transport Jet Assembled: Assembly of...
- 2 U.S. Sailors Die in Bus Crash
- VENTURA : Planned Parenthood Site Angers Church
- Green Grows a Business : Rent-a-Living-Tree Entrepreneur Thinks of Branching Out
- HOLIDAY HOURS
- Short Takes : Norville's Tenure Called Shaky
- * Stephen R. Tartamella has joined Taylor-Dunn...
- MISSION VIEJO : Planners Approve Sign Ordinance
- Long-Abandoned Refinery Is a Source of Civic Pride : Landmarks: Pioneer Oil facility in the Newhall section of Santa Clarita is the oldest existing plant of its kind in the world. Plans to refurbish the structure are under consideration by Chevron.
- The Sidelines : Coach Tells of Drug Dilemma
- Esperanza Wins With Team Effort : Girls' soccer: After a season of turmoil in 1989, Lynn Murray, the Aztecs' only returning starter, leads school to 9-0-1 record and No. 5 ranking this year.
- Jets Keep the Patriots on Record Pace, 42-7 : AFC: New England's 13th consecutive loss leaves team one shy of becoming worst in franchise history.
- 'A Laugh, a Tear,' a Protest
- Music : The Wagner Chorale Christmas Present
- National Cellular Service May Be Available by 1992
- WEEKLY SCORECARD : MUTUAL FUNDS
- Blue Christmas for Soviet Shoppers : Retail: Toys are difficult to find at any price. Even Ded Moroz, the Soviet Santa, may not be able to deliver the goods.
- Security Forces Outnumber Visitors in Somber Bethlehem
- Yugoslav Republic Apparently Votes to Secede
- WORLD : Roh Calls on Chun to End Exile
- Temperature Records Shatter in Cold Wave
- Default: Former tennis champ Bjorn Borg is...
- Pair Claims a Token Victory After Underground Adventure
- End of Road May Be Near for Russian Village and Its Traditions : Soviet Union: More than 140,000 have been abandoned over the last three decades.
- COSTA MESA : Firefighters End Chilling Charity Stint
- SPOTLIGHT / A GLANCE AT THIS WEEK IN THE NFL : FALSE START
- Programming for Good Little Girls and Boys
- BALLET REVIEW : Joffrey Alternates in 'Nutcracker'
- Music : A Cappella Group Sings in Beverly Hills
- High Vacancy Rates Lead to Sweet Deals for Office Tenants
- MDB Names 4 New Vice Presidents
- Eric Doctorow has been named executive vice...
- COLUMN ONE : Trying to Save the Babies : A Washington clinic seeks to help reduce the U.S. infant mortality rate. Access is guaranteed for all women and infants.
- Crew of Carrier Mourns 21 Drowned Comrades
- No Panacea but May Save Lives : Freeway fence could keep immigrants from danger, but problems remain
- COLUMN LEFT : Look Who's Calling Him a Good Guy : Praise for Shevardnadze is mostly from the West because he was its patsy.
- Dow Slips in Abbreviated Yule Session
- Pan Am Pilots Would Support Buyout
- Japan's Mighty Economy Seems to Be Slowing
- Military Pets
- California's Water Problems
- 'Keating Five'
- Consequences of Term Limits
- Consequences of Term Limits
- Moments of Comfort and Joy :...
- California's Water Problems
- California's Water Problems
- Consequences of Term Limits
- Favoritism Charged Over Court Site
- Consequences of Term Limits
- California's Water Problems
- California's Water Problems
- Military Pets
- Club Memberships
- MOVIES - Dec. 24, 1990
- MOVIES - Dec. 24, 1990
- TV & VIDEO - Dec. 24, 1990
- TV & VIDEO - Dec. 24, 1990
- Names in the News - Dec. 24, 1990
- Names in the News - Dec. 24, 1990
- Notes on a Scorecard - Dec. 24, 1990
- TOUR VIETNAM? If 1990 was to be...
- AH CHOO! Although the flu season began...
- COURTLY LEADER: Central Municipal Court Judge Richard...
- Some Allies Won't Join Offensive, Cheney Says : Gulf crisis: He calls 'levels of commitment' varied and refuses to list France, Syria among stalwart supporters.
- EASY GO: Money from parking fines rolls...
- Chill Kills Homeless Man in Anaheim
- Cold Does Major Damage to Crops : Agriculture: Hard hit are citrus, lettuce, broccoli, avocados and artichokes. Price increases predicted.
- POLITICAL BRIEFING
- DANA POINT : Woman Killed in Mobile Home Fire
- VALLEY COLLEGE : Class Takes 'Donahue Approach'
- SACRAMENTO / BRADLEY INMAN : State's Thrift Industry Has a Credibility Problem Among Lawmakers
- Home Improvement : Prepare the Wall Surface Before Hanging Wallpaper
- A Step Ahead
- Maya Con Dios : A FOREST OF KINGS; The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya <i> By Linda Schele and David Freidel (William Morrow: $29.95; 542 pp., illustrated) </i>
- CHRISTMAS: I Won't Be Home for the Holidays
- Grok and the World Groks With You : STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND <i> By Robert Heinlein (Ace/Putnam: $24.95; 525 pp.) </i>
- ON THE SHORE OF THE SUNDOWN SEA...
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : SHOPTALK : Soap to Menswear
- When Refinancing a Low-Cost Loan Pays Off : Savings: Taking out a new first mortgage to raise additional funds can be cheaper than refinancing a second or getting an equity credit line.
- OF, BY AND FOR THE CHILDREN : Musical numbers amount to valuable math lessons in 'Square One Video'
- Amid Ruins of Fire, Residents Rebuild Lives : Disaster: A year after the worst building blaze in the 104-year history of the Los Angeles Fire Department, residents of Wilshire high-rises are still trying to cope with their losses.
- Soviets Free to Go, but Hundreds Opt to Stay in Iraq : Workers: Conflict over their departure is resolved. But many apparently are fearful of returning to unsettled homeland.
- Baldwin Park : Fee Collection Transferred
- Tis that time of year for: Rows...
- Police Task Force Meets as Shotgun Slayings Terrify Northern Indiana
- It's Nip and Tuck to Get Menagerie in Shape
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Vietnam and the Gulf: As Different as Jungle, Desert : Perspective: A war against Saddam Hussein is winnable. The one against Ho Chi Minh was not.
- David and I used to come down...
- Notice Is Given Early That It's a Day to Pass : Raiders: Schroeder hits Gault for 56 yards on game's first play, finishes with four touchdown passes in 28-24 victory.
- Miscellany
- THE NHL : Expansion Stirs Debate Over Realignment
- Civil Rights Group Says Anti-Arab Sentiment Is Increasing : Race relations: It claims gulf crisis has spurred bigotry in the U.S. It seeks to improve attitude toward those of Middle Eastern descent.
- PLATFORM : Truly Special Season
- Father Holds Baby, Tries to Jump Off Balcony Rail
- Gettysburg Address to Be Home for Lincoln Statue
- Events in the news this week.
- Revered Refinery : Landmark: Preservationists like Pioneer Oil because of its historical significance. Others like it because, as one said, 'it's old and it doesn't work.'
- Ignoring the 'Bums' Used to Be So Easy . . .
- 2 Youths Badly Injured When Struck by Cars
- Economic Lag Overshadows Ventura Blvd. Growth Plan : Development: Construction along the 17-mile corridor is dormant because of the fiscal climate. Builders may eventually gravitate to less-controlled thoroughfares.
- SAN DIEGO AND THE PERSIAN GULF CRISIS : With Husband a Captive in Kuwait, Time Passes Slowly for Mother of 4
- The Edible Year : Cilantro replaces radicchio, everybody eats Italian and the whole world finally recognizes L.A. as a great restaurant city.
- Quibbles & Bits
- MOVIES : Dances With Oscar : 'GoodFellas' may be cleaning up in the critics' awards, but Kevin Costner's Western epic has all the elements Oscar likes
- Strong S&Ls; Know What 'A Wonderful Life' Is All About
- Getting Back to Business in Vietnam : Profile: An American who grew up as the U.S. military's unofficial interpreter and mascot in Vietnam is back as a business consultant. He says the country has a lot of potential.
- SONGS OF A DEAD DREAMER by...
- How Mistakes Get Made
- Deluxe Cruising Vessel Being Built in Finland
- David W. Murphy has been appointed senior...
- THE Pet Safe Garden
- An Old Song Ended
- CHRISTMAS: I Won't Be Home for the Holidays
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : MOVABLE FEAST: TAKE-HOME HOLIDAY FARE : Ethiopian Ingredients
- The Perils of Panama : IN THE TIME OF THE TYRANTS; Panama: 1968-1990 <i> By R. M. Koster and Guillermo Sanchez (W.W. Norton: $22.95; 430 pp.)</i>
- Rents Are Low but Apartments at Premium as China Struggles to Allocate Housing
- Perfect Pitch : Gloria Lenhoff Is a 'Musical Savant' Who Sings and Plays Beautifully but Can't Understand Mathematics
- In Drug Case Hinging on Officers' Believability, Suspect Wins
- Ex-Hostage Learns to Speak, Keeps Up Humor
- Principal, Administrator Resign Over Sex Scandal
- Keating Affair Offers Rare View of Campaign Funding : Congress: Ethics committee hearings show how senators brazenly ask strangers for huge sums of money.
- State Video Offers Tips Just for New Teachers
- Debate Persists Over Women's Place in a War Zone
- 'Creatures' Comforts
- What's in a Name? Pomona Hopes a Little Less Crime
- Sick of Hearing There Are No Qualified Minorities : Education: Rather than complain that they can't find qualified people, the law school at Stanford and other places are working to expand the pool.
- A Last-Minute Tax Shelter Worth Considering
- SILENT WITNESSES : BEHIND THE MASK OF INNOCENCE; Films of Social Conscience in the Silent Era <i> By Kevin Brownlow (Alfred A. Knopf: $50; 511 pp., illustrated) </i>