- Greetings Need Special Handling: Color, Clarity and Neatness Count
- Judge Cancels Ban on Apparel Home Work, in Blow to Labor
- COUNTYWIDE : Doctors Fear for Trauma Systems
- Hermosa Beach Cites Car Dealer Vasek Polak for 'Moving' Violation
- ROSSMOOR : Services District Clears Way for Parks
- N.Z. Yacht Club Filing Race Appeal in Top N.Y. Court
- 32-Team Torrance Soccer Tourney Kicks Off Today
- Michigan State's Percy Snow Is Winner of Lombardi Award
- NBA Vows Suit on Ore. Lottery
- EAST BLOC IN TURMOIL : NEWS ANALYSIS : Failure of Communism: A New Dimension in Czechoslovakia : East Bloc: Prague's party leaders seem unable to respond to events. The political momentum is rapidly shifting to the opposition.
- Angry Canadians Demand Stricter Gun Laws
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Quake Survivor, 6, Gets Artificial Leg
- NATION : Snowstorms Blister the East
- Gillespie Charges Firms Conspire to Thwart Prop. 103 : Insurance: The commissioner files suit in her strongest legal attack yet on the industry. She seeks an injunction to halt the alleged practices.
- College Program Tries to Counter Declining Minority Applicant Pool
- Inmates Say They Saw Deputies Burn Cross in Jail Area
- Artists to Hold Auction to Buy Milk for Children
- Migrants to Get Aid From Red Cross
- Memorial Service Planned for Schools Pioneer Howard Wood
- Mark Davis Will Not Return to San Diego : Padres: Final session to keep Cy Young Award winner goes nowhere. Team signs Lefferts as left-handed stopper.
- Kehrli Grows Into His Job as Corona del Mar Leader : Football: Sophomore quarterback felt the pressure taking over an experienced offense. But he silenced the critics while leading the Sea Kings into the Division VI final.
- STAGE REVIEW : ' 'Tis the Season'
- Antelope Valley District to Reconsider Dress Code : Education: Trustees back off on a ban of gang-related attire after being warned that it would be vulnerable to legal challenges.
- Burbank Hospital Rejects Merger With St. Joseph's Owners
- Once a Week, Her School Day Is Filled With Heartbreak
- Park Spending Last, Police 1st in Voter Survey
- Skater Refused to Let Bug Keep Her Out in the Cold
- Extra Effort Paid Off for Other Guy : Rams: After Aaron Cox pulled a hamstring, Flipper Anderson got his chance. He went on to set an NFL receiving record.
- Henning Begins Thinking About His Second Season : Chargers: Among other things, Jim McMahon is facing a backup role. But would he accept that?
- Defense Leads the Way : Death of Teammate Proves a Rallying Point for Serra High Football Team : Preps: The unbeaten Cavaliers will face top-seeded Lompoc Saturday for the school's first CIF championship.
- Grass Got Greener for RBV, Levings
- Hundreds Feared Cheated on Non-Existent Oil Wells
- WORLD IN BRIEF : COMMON MARKET : Europe Group May Weigh New Accord
- How Dry Is It? Stick Around, It May Soon Break the Record
- Case Closed as Millikan Wins Student Trial Competition : Education: A team of Sherman Oaks junior high students is judged the winner in a mock trial event designed to teach about the legal system.
- WESTMINSTER : City Renews Drive to Improve Storefronts
- High Smog Levels in 5 Cities to Be Studied
- Panel Begins Work on New Ethics Code
- A Sensible and Necessary Ruling
- Miami Gets an Important Verdict
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Dahlia Handicap Split to Handle 19 Entries
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Book Struggles for Answers in Bias' Death
- COMMENTARY : Boston Red Sox Take One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward
- Loyola will Face a Tough Test Against Rested Santa Barbara
- Anaheim Man, 81, Wins Tennis Title
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Triumph': A Semi-'Rocky' Saga of Auschwitz
- Wilshire Center
- NBA ROUNDUP : Williams the Rebounder Gives Blazers a Scorer, Too
- Producer Shines on Both Sides of the Recording Equipment : Albums: Daniel Lanois, called "the most important record producer to emerge in the '80s" by Rolling Stone magazine, has put out an impressive effort of his own.
- A Mostly Cheerless, Chilly 'Child's Christmas'
- La Cienega Area
- Gionis Asks to See Child in Private
- Nurse Faces Charge of Denying Care : Medicine: The parents were allegedly told at an emergency room to take their seriously ill girl to another hospital. The child lost a foot to gangrene.
- 2 Arrested in Rolex Theft; Link to Other Thefts Studied
- FULLERTON GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Indians Top Katella to Take Tournament
- Wrestling Tournament Begins at El Dorado
- THE SIDELINES : Korte Put on Injured Reserve
- MOVIES - Dec. 8, 1989
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- POP/ROCK - Dec. 8, 1989
- TV & VIDEO - Dec. 8, 1989
- TV & VIDEO - Dec. 8, 1989
- State Launches New Offensive Against Medfly
- ABORTION POLITICS: In the wake of a...
- Bush Praises Citizenry for Taking Back a Park : Drug War: The President lauds a grass-roots effort as his top aides battle behind-scenes over the federal role.
- Arson Suspect Seized in $5-Million Blaze : Crime: Flames destroy a controversial condo project in Pasadena. A laid-off construction worker is arrested as he watches investigators from across the street.
- Ice-Pick Killer Sentenced to 25 Years to Life
- Holieway Says He Got Booster Favors : College football: Former Oklahoma quarterback also talks about gifts from Barry Switzer but denies receiving any cash payments.
- Strict Controls Proposed for State's Thrifts : S&Ls;: The measure would impose limits on insider deals and prohibit high-risk investments in real estate and junk bonds.
- DIVORCE WARS: Of the more than 12,000...
- 'Greenhouse' Threat to Sea Level Scaled Back
- Pentagon Accused of Lacking Strategy in Budget Plans to Meet Spending Cuts
- UNDER WRAPS: Draped in plastic, the five...
- Months-Long Spraying of Medfly Is Ordered : Infestation: Officials admit underestimating the outbreak. Meantime, the malathion opposition grows.
- Campbell Leads Legislative Junket to New York
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Golden West Crushes Citrus in Tournament
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Antelope Valley Streaks Past San Diego Mesa
- Louis A. Delmonico, president of PDA Engineering,...
- Telecommunications Deal Expected: An international consortium including...
- Robert J. Close has been appointed vice...
- City Outlaws Machines for Young Smokers
- LOCAL : Mental Profile Set in Death of Pastor
- Ruth Michaelis; Opera Performer
- Ruth Michaelis, 85; Noted as Teacher, Performer in Opera
- Latinos Look Beyond Vote in Watsonville : Elections: Hoped-for gains did not come about, but civil rights workers see progress toward more political power.
- Pasadena : Apartment Plans Approved
- Hinging Will Decrease the Value of Mint Sets
- Apology Sought in Drunk Driving Deaths
- COLUMN ONE : Making Air Travel Safe for Baby : Pressure is mounting to make infant safety seats mandatory on jetliners. Airlines are eager to promote family travel but fear a revolt from parents.
- Tattoo Ban May Be Modified
- SAN DIEGO COLLEGE BASKETBALL : TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
- WESTMINSTER : Landmark Barn Finds New Home
- Woman Posing as Nurse Steals Newborn Girl : Kidnaping: The baby is taken from a Covina apartment while her mother's attention was diverted. Police are seeking witnesses.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lamoureux Helps Cypress Get Past Glendale
- Henry Ching has been named European controller...
- Phelps Dodge to Take $375-Million Charge: Phelps...
- Fed's Regional Report Sees Generally Stable Economy
- Mothers' Helpers for the '90s : Life styles: Entrepreneurs are offering services designed to relieve stressed-out mothers. Everything from beepers to baby-proofing to in-home massages is available.
- Off-Limits Signs Go Up Offshore : Environment: The state bans new oil-drilling activity in all remaining unleased Southland coastal waters.
- Pomona : Invoices to Be Reviewed
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Indians Seek Ruling in Adoption Dispute
- Make-Ahead Appetizers Are Host's First Course in Easy Entertainment : Christmas: Company's coming. Instead of over-working in the kitchen, take a break and simply serve hors d'oeuvres that can be prepared in advance.
- 'That AIDS Test' Suffers From Some Common Misconceptions
- WORLD IN BRIEF : CUBA : 2,016 Soldiers Died in Angola Fighting
- Gunman Kills 14 Women at Canada College
- Redondo Beach Lets Plan for Transients Die a Quiet Death : Homeless: The City Council declines to vote on church's proposal to set up aid station in city park.
- Extortion Trial Defendants Used 'Big Ears,' Witness Says
- Four Arrested in Hold-Ups of Aliens at Border
- THE SIDELINES : American Doubles Team Fades
- Steve Flemion has been named publisher of...
- Vitesse Gives Japanese Chip Data to Spur Sales
- P.M. BRIEFING : Scanner Overcharging Found
- Diets--Doctors Prescribe Caution : Nutrition: Food experts are advising Americans to kick the diet habit and concentrate instead on their overall health.
- Thank St. Nick With Some Doughnuts This Year
- SRI LANKA - <i> From Christmas cake to spicy curries, the island's food has found a home in Los Angeles.</i>
- NATION : Reputed Gambino Mob Boss in Connecticut, 18 Others Arrested
- Building Your Genealogy Library
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Man Convicted of Running Drug Ring
- Memorial Service for Mayor Today
- New Board Seeks to End College Spats
- Mystery of Magazine Ads Hinting of Pearl Harbor Attack Lingers 48 Years Later
- Bed & Ballroom : B&B; Owner Has Danced Rocky Road to Operate in Coronado
- MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS, DEBT
- Ventura D.A. Says He Would Consider Reiner's Job : Politics: Michael D. Bradbury tells officials he would consider replacing Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Ira Reiner if Reiner is elected state attorney general in 1990.
- Tips on How to Light Up Your Life--Safely
- Gutierrez Leaves Legacy at Santa Clara
- Westside Football Stars to Be Named
- NATION : Bush Lauds Black War on Drugs
- Panel Assails AIDS Health Care System
- NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Miami Jury Retires; Judge Calls for Calm
- BATTLING THE MEDFLY
- An Opportunity We Can't Afford to Miss : Inflation: The Fed should resist pressures to juice the economy and instead seize the chance to restore price stability.
- BYU's Elewonibi Is Named Winner of Outland Trophy
- San Diego
- '<i> No Mas</i> ' Talking--It's Time to Fight : Boxing: Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran get down to business in Las Vegas tonight. Predictions of the outcome vary.
- 'Full House' Episode to Deal With Earthquake Trauma
- Long Beach : Hospital Corporation Chief Resigns After 3 Years
- Council Panel Reverses Zone Board, OKs Expansion of Louver Gallery
- SPORTSCOPE : Two Valley Players Make Junior College All-American Team
- The West Los Angeles Shooting Stars, a...
- STATE : 3 Split $10.4-Million Lotto Pot
- U.S. Envoy in Romania
- 33-Year-Old La Salle High School Plans to Enroll Girls in 1990
- Queen Elizabeth, as Is
- Gunmen Kill 14 Women at Canada School
- Pasadena : Armenia Quake Service
- Woman Dies, Man Hurt in N. Hollywood Crash
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Proposed Airport Locations Opposed
- Padres Lock Up Carter Trade for $9.2 Million
- GIRLS' PREP BASKETBALL : No. 1 Brea-Olinda Starts Slowly, Then Roars Past No. 2 El Toro
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Stylish King 4th, Will Skip Futurity
- Help-Wanted Ads Advance in October: The volume...
- McGraw-Hill Cuts Staff: New York-based McGraw-Hill Inc.,...
- United, Flight Attendants Mum on Meeting: Leaders...
- Chrysler Exploring Sale of Technologies Unit : Auto Makers: The company hopes to shed its defense-oriented subsidiary and focus on building cars and trucks.
- Shaping Yeast Dough Is an Essential Step for That Perfect Loaf of Bread
- Christmas Gifts That Provide Safety and Convenience for the Holiday
- Pomona : Police Group Backs Recall
- Beverly Hills : Greystone Mansion Project
- Joint Chiefs Appointee
- HEALTH : D.C. Debate Over Cholesterol
- Bellflower : Ecumenical Council Opens Referral Center for Needy
- All-Valley Football Team to Be Named
- Petition Drive Calls for City Council Districts
- Norwalk : City Council Members Vote Themselves a 10% Pay Raise
- West L.A. College Hopes for a New Football Coach : Community college athletics: The school wants a new man by February to replace coach who failed to win a game in two seasons.
- Auto Mall Dream Fades as Dealers Defect : Development: Dealers cite a sweeter deal in Signal Hill than that offered by Long Beach. Plans for the Long Beach site, near the 405 Freeway, may now be revamped to include major retail stores.
- It's Been a Long Wait, but Senor Lee Is Finally a Senior
- P.M. BRIEFING : USAir Hikes Excursion Fares
- Seiichi Uo has been named corporate secretary...
- Caesars Fined: Caesars Hotel Casino in Atlantic...
- Old-Fashioned Fudge Is a Pure and Simple Treat
- Beverly Hills : Concerns About Taxicabs
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Strictest VDT Safety Bill in U.S. Passed
- Culver City : Students Aid Quake Relief
- The House : Deficit
- Camarillo's Fiscal Woes Fading After 1987 Investment Disaster
- Evidence Grows for Major Quake in Northwest
- Court May Determine Lineup of City Council Candidates : Politics: Two Cerritos council members who have served more than two terms may not be able to run for reelection.
- NATION IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Parent Consent Bill on Abortions Gains
- Whittier : Quake-Torn Watsonville Adopted as a Sister City
- Impressionistic Writings Sometimes Fall Off Map
- Councils Pick Mayors, Seat Members : Government: Veterans of Westlake Village and Agoura Hills government are elected to one-year terms as mayor.
- NEWPORT BEACH : After Close Call, Pool to Be Filled In
- Moses and the Masses Turn Out for Music Center Birthday Bash
- We Can't Keep Hydra From Growing Heads : Terrorism: It may be a condition, not a problem, of modern times. If so, there is no 'solution.'
- Man Arrested in Threats Against Johnny Carson
- Pacific Shores Tournament
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : TONIGHT'S GAME
- Mets Trade Myers to Cincinnati for Franco : Winter meetings: Deal involves a swap of left-handed relief pitchers; Indians to sign Hernandez.
- Pacific Shores Tournament : Morningside Steadies, Overcomes Tenacious St. Bernard by 71-61
- Trojans Hold On to Beat Portland, 61-60 : USC: A 60-55 lead dwindles to one point, but Pilots muff chances to win.
- Soviet Clown Finds Laughter Spans Globe : Performing: Single clown in Soviet Acrobatic Revue speaks of comedy in philosophical terms.
- BOYS' PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : McCorkle Scores 32 Points to Pace Capistrano Valley
- MUSIC
- WORLD IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Arabs Withdraw Proposal on PLO
- Idealistic School Seeks Practical Money Answers : Education: Teachers and staff are adamant that this bankrupt learning center must find a way to regain its solvency.
- Arcadia : Robbery Suspect Captured
- LOCAL : Man Held in Placentia Shooting
- Lynwood : Council Seeks Law Covering Hazardous Waste Facilities
- 3-Year-Old Boy Dies, 2 Women Hurt in Crash
- Royals Sign Oakland Pitcher Storm Davis
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : It's Two for the 2-A Show: Lincoln vs. El Camino for Title : El Camino: The team's star backs are short on stature, but they make the 12-1 Wildcats long on offense.
- Comaneci's Marketability Depends on Deft Footwork Around Image Problem
- BASEBALL : Free-Spending Frenzy Continues: Hrbek Gets $14 Million for 5 Years
- CLU Searching for New NFL Tenant
- 'Tis the Season to Be Santa
- RETAIL / ADVERTISING : Forget the Barbie--Now the Aussies Want to Slip Some Snacks Into America's Millions of Microwaves
- Control Data Corp. named its president, Lawrence...
- Bush Accepts S&L; Chief's Resignation, Offers Him Praise
- 'Tis the Season to Be Santa
- James P. Clough has joined the law...
- Schick Centers Seeking a Financial Cure : Addictions: Patrick J. Frawley Jr.'s hospitals are struggling despite the boom in drug- and alcohol-treatment services.
- Killea Victory Viewed as Backlash on Bishop : Politics: Untimely intervention of Maher on abortion issue is widely blamed for Democrat's success in a dependably Republican San Diego County district.
- Man Finds Son and Lost Love After 27 Years
- E. Germany Picks a Non-Communist : East Bloc: Egon Krenz resigns as chief of state and Manfred Gerlach is appointed to the post. The government appeals for calm in the tense nation.
- Unique School Helps Youths With No Place to Go
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Karen Burnes Returning to ABC
- Santa Monica : Excavation Limit Approved
- W. Hollywood Given Control of Hart Park : Recreation: Los Angeles will turn over site and its $284,000 trust fund. Vote is taken amid claims by benefactor's son that the money has been mismanaged.
- Collectors Willing to Pay More Than Dealers
- Killea's Election Seen as Backlash Against Bishop
- Slow-Growth Council Names Francis as Mayor
- West Hollywood : Survey of Food Program
- $20 Million Lost in Freezing Drug Lord's Funds
- 900 Suspected Drug Smugglers in Iran Could Be Executed
- Author Takes Love Seriously : Books: Romance writer Mary Jo Putney bristles when people make fun of her books. They're not "trash," she says.
- Happy Ending to a Rocky Career : Palamara: The Cal State Fullerton receiver disproves doubts about his speed to become the Big West's top pass-catcher.
- Mystery Cause of Carbon Monoxide in 4 Cities Sought
- 4 Dogs Poisoned in Burbank Back Yard
- IRVINE : Agran in Mexico for Sister City Talks
- Activists Oppose Mobil's Pipeline Replacement Plan
- Church Plan for Transients in Redondo Beach Shelved : Homeless: City Council members simply declined to vote on the issue.
- Supt. McKenna Claims Board Member Violated His Rights
- People and Events
- Fight on Pay-Per-View TV Only, or at a Closed-Circuit Location
- Ailey Theater Starts Season With Tribute to Founder
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Jethro Tull: Not Enough Classics
- MUSIC REVIEW : Ensemble Offers a Riveting Look at Medieval Pageants
- VEGAS
- VIDEO RENTAL CHARTS : 'Working Girl' No Match for 'Batman'
- P.M. BRIEFING : PacTel to Share in $5-Billion W. German Cellular License
- Court Papers Accuse Iacocca of Improper Auto Profits
- When You're Unsure What to Give
- BOOK REVIEWS : Brilliant, Genteel, Hopeless Adams
- Services Let Parents Call Out for Child-Rearing Tips
- La Canada Bans Hillside Development for 45 Days : Building: The city wants time to study changes in the current hillside ordinance. The moratorium may be extended up to 10 months.
- Cigarette Machines No Longer OK Near Minors
- Leukemia Vaccination Wise for Indoor Cat
- Long Beach : Arts Group Picks Executive From L.A. Film, TV Center
- A Chance to Make a New Start
- Vaccine Against Monkey AIDS Virus 'a Giant Leap'
- Victoria Seeks One More Record : High-scoring Camarillo Guard Taking a Last Shot at a Marmonte League Championship
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Walnut Widening Plan Abandoned
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Officials Agree to Join Tollway Panel
- FULLERTON : Council OKs Raise for Planning Board
- So Who's Next in Eastern Europe?
- 1-Day Strike Delays Trash Pickups
- LA HABRA : City Lists Choices for Federal Grants
- 40 Arrested in Protest of U.S.-Salvador Policy
- 'In Vitro' Birth Hailed, Offers Hope
- Rams Place Reed on Injured Reserve
- COMMENTARY : Seifert's Calm Melts as 49ers Prepare for Face-Off With Rams
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Agoura Upsets Camarillo in Overtime, 71-64
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Valley Wins on Layup by DeLaittre
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Becomes Penguins' Career Goal Leader
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : L.A.'s Mary's Danish May Be the Perfect Rock Dish for the '90s
- The Holocaust--A Tough Sell for the Holidays? : Movies: Films with a similar theme pose a marketing challenge. Distributors devise new campaigns and count on good reviews.
- GM to Temporarily Shut Some Canadian Plants in January
- STOCKS : Prices Lower for 2nd Day; Dow Falls 4.91
- P.M. BRIEFING : 1st Chinese Factory Bankruptcy
- Nation's Banks Post Loss of $744 Million in Quarter
- Safe Cookware for the Microwave
- Pasadena : Personnel Audit Contract
- SHORT TAKES : Acquittal of Scorsese Is Upheld
- SHORT TAKES : Scarlett Finally Getting Credit
- Christmas Wish Should Be Piece of Cake
- What Do Men Want? Answers Are Perplexing
- New Commuter Airline Bucks Odds in Oxnard
- NATION : Titan 3 Maiden Flight Postponed
- Mutineers' Political Chief Still Defiant Even as Coup Unravels
- For Armenians, a Numbing Normalcy : Earthquake: A year later, 200,000 are still in temporary shelters, and life is grim.
- Jack Ruby's Gun Object of Dispute : Assassination: The brother of the man who shot Lee Harvey Oswald is at odds with the executor who has the weapon.
- Century Cable Told to Shape Up or Be Unplugged : Cable TV: The threat from the city's Telecommunications Commission comes after a rancorous public hearing. Subscribers present a litany of complaints.
- STAGE REVIEW : Nureyev in 'King and I': It's a Puzzlement
- SHORT TAKES : Rock Singer Charged After Act
- Region : Landfill Legislation Delayed
- Czech Leader Adamec Resigns : East Bloc: Prime minister follows through on threat to quit rather than bow to Civic Forum pressure.
- 5 1/2 Ounces of Crack Brings Life Term With No Parole
- Wilmington Soup Kitchen Robbed Repeatedly; Vagrant Is One Suspect
- Cars Crossing Border Get Smog Warning
- Man Who Threatened Johnny Carson Is Seized
- Chula Vista
- Towsley Canyon Land Bought for Park : Recreation: The purchase by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is the first step toward creating a 6,000-acre preserve near Santa Clarita. It also may hinder creation of a landfill.
- Davis Cup Team to Feature Chang, Leach, But Not Agassi
- LAGUNA HILLS, SAN CLEMENTE : FBI Seeks Identity of Bank Robber
- Carter Signs With Padres and Becomes Highest-Paid Nonpitcher in Baseball
- Pacific Shores Tournament
- It's a Natural: Similar Serra and Lompoc Collide for Crown