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- Wayne Newton Asks U.S. Court to Uphold $5.3-Million Award
- STAGE REVIEW : A Remarkably Frank Rendition of 'Les Liaisons'
- Bush Task Force to Address Latinos' School Problems
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- Pasadena : Loan for Armory Center
- Compton Gets $341,077 From County for Streets
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- Timing of Camp Cleanup Ultimatum Questioned : Migrants: Minister says officials are capitalizing on a fire that left scores of workers homeless in an attempt to close down a major North County encampment.
- Judge Sides With City Against Feisty Hollywood Committee
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- The Queens of Basketball : Everyone Wants to Know What Makes Morningside's Girls So Good : Preps: Coach Frank Scott is beginning to feel the media pressure of having the nation's No. 1 ranked team.
- NFL Admits Oilers Got Extra Timeout
- THE SIDELINES : Skier Eriksen Gets AT&T; Award
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- Pair Plead Not Guilty in Slayings at Tavern
- A Night Out Benefits Shut-Ins
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- Bogota Blast Kills 45; Drug Kingpins Blamed : Colombia: Bus bomb rips through the headquarters of the police intelligence agency. 400 are injured.
- Where Suspicion Once Ruled, Cops and Kids Find Common Ground : Youth: Boys who might have turned to gangs are playing baseball, basketball and football. Police officers are the coaches.
- Ventura to Offer Day Care for County Workers
- Beverly Hills Gives Up Granite Sidewalk Plan : Revitalization: Downtown business owners say they'll pay for anything reasonable but protest original plan as being too costly.
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- 145 Acres of Woodlands Purchased for New Park
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- NBA ROUNDUP : Robinson Leads Spurs to Victory
- THE SIDELINES : England Gets World Cup Seed
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- Ageism Thwarts Older Writers in Hollywood : Television: A Writers Guild panel discussion airs grievances, but decisive action appears unlikely.
- 'Working-Class Artist' Is Modest About His Success : Art: Raul Guerrero has long been known in Southland art circles, but with a spread in Vanity Fair, he is achieving national recognition.
- Productivity Hurt by Weak Manufacturing
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- LOCAL : Unocal Ordered to Pay $23,000
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- Czech Premier Frames Take-It-Or-Leave-It Government : East Bloc: Adamec, the man in the middle, threatens to resign if his nominees are rejected.
- Line to Assume Senator's Seat Begins to Form
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- Glossies May Go to East Bloc
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- W. Hollywood's East Side Seeks New Image : Neighborhoods: East End Community Action group flexes its political muscle. After two successful battles, it takes an active role : in determining the area's fate.
- 3 Youths Shot in Placentia Drive-By Attack
- CS Long Beach Beats Bradley, 94-84
- U.S. Olympic Committee Wary of 1991 Pan Am Games in Cuba
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- Going Beyond Recipes, Book Journeys Through Italian Mind and Heart : The Renaissance of Italian Cooking by Lorenza de' Medici (Fawcett Columbine: $30, 192 pp., illustrated)
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- FOCUS : For College Park Residents, There's No Place Like Home
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- Service to Mark Attack Against Pearl Harbor
- Activist Groups Fight Mobil's Pipeline Plan : Energy: The oil company wants to replace a leaky pipeline. Opponents question the safety and need of the proposal.
- Long Beach : Committee Asked to Draft Public Officials' Ethics Code
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- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Syracuse Holds Off Duke's Charge, 78-76
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- 4 Arrested, 3 Sought in Boiler Room Fraud That U.S. Says Took $5 Million : Telemarketing: The Orange County-based precious-metals operation is called one of the biggest cases of its kind in the Southland in recent years.
- Campeau Labels Dun & Bradstreet Move 'Irresponsible'
- Business Economists See No Recession Until 1993 : Economy: A surprisingly large consensus feels that consumer spending will fuel growth. But profits may fall.
- Multiparty System Is Legalized by Lithuania
- Long Beach : 393-Room Hilton Planned for World Trade Center
- Manila Rebels Surrender; Government Denies Deal
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- Graffiti Outlaw Gets Respect : After Years of Illegal Painting, Artist Now Paid to Decorate Walls
- Coliseum Profit More Than Doubles in Year
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- Culver City : Relocation Funds Approved
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- John Payne, 77; Star of Movie Musicals, Remembered for 'Miracle on 34th Street'
- 'My specialty is Gregorian chants. My wife used to call me the Mad Monk.'
- Haven for Gay Teens : Education: Some people call Project 10 a bad idea, but the counseling program gives some homosexual students in L.A. the courage to stay in school.
- NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Federal Prosecution of Exxon Is Urged
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : EL DORADO COUNTY : Judge Extends Ban on Mono Lake Use
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- War Forged Lasting Friendships : Pearl Harbor: When the Japanese attacked, the patriotic went to war. But after the war, Latinos in Santa Ana and elsewhere found that a soldier's uniform still couldn't get them into a restaurant or school.
- A Victory for State Over Church
- Howie Long Is Tackling New Challenges : Raiders: Defensive lineman, healthy at last and back in the spotlight, takes some shots at his critics.
- Cold Winds of Losing May Leave Chargers Caught in Warm Draft
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- Dialect Coach Finds His Role Putting an Accent on the Stars : Movies: The man who helped some cast members of 'Steel Magnolias' achieve a range of Southern speech also helps immigrants and executives shed their dialects.
- Navy Deserter Will Get Less Than Honorable Discharge, Freedom
- LAGUNA BEACH : Officials Discuss Laguna Laurel Move
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- Fearing Suits, Torrance Bids to Raise Cap on Spending
- Arrests in Thefts of Recycling Bins
- Campbell Leads Legislative Junket in N.Y.C. : Legislature: The state senator is visiting financial and cultural institutions in the Big Apple shortly before he leaves office.
- State Board Bans New Offshore Oil, Gas Leases
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- Birth of a Latino Politician
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- PREP NOTES : Carson Coach Calls Again for Single-Division Playoff
- Duran Title Not on Line, WBC Chief Decides
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Curry Clashed With Michigan's Style, but Freestyle at Irvine Is His Speed
- O'Malley to Reward Lasorda : Dodgers: Owner says he will meet with manager to talk about a contract extension.
- Siegel-Tabori Named to Development Post; Freshened-Up Ivar Still Seeking Big Donor
- L.A. Residents to Get Screen Writing Grants
- Photographers, Scholars to Focus Their Lenses on Border Issues
- P.M. BRIEFING : Shearson Stock Price Slides
- Airlines Boost Fares: Delta, United and Northwest...
- Comfort in Work Area Means More Productive Worker
- EPA Seeks $660,000 Chrysler Fine
- E. German Coalition OKs Free Elections by May 6
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- Compton : Proposal for Townhouses on Auto Plaza Land Denied
- Pedal Power : Cal Poly Uses Bicyclist to Get Human-Driven Helicopter Off the Ground
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN LUIS OBISPO : Chowchilla Convict Denied Parole Again
- Crespi Upset Over Releaguing Plan
- NOTEBOOK : Granada Hills Traces Defeat to Line Play
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : It's Two for the 2-A Show: Lincoln vs. El Camino for Title : Lincoln: Their angry young men, with help from a speedy newcomer, gained a measure of revenge and a berth in the championship game.
- Kings Get Win Over Canucks : Hockey: Nicholls' goal in overtime is the difference in 5-4 victory over Vancouver.
- Riley Asks Study of O.C. Arts to Assess Needs : Culture: The findings could bring about a significant change in the Board of Supervisors' historical hands-off policy.
- Despite the Comparisons, Ulmer Does Own Thing(s)
- Schimmel Leaving as Newport Curator for Post at MOCA : Museum: His resignation at Newport Harbor follows that of its director and comes in the early stages of a major fund drive.
- State Officials to Levy Fine for Napalm Leaks at Fallbrook Navy Station : Bombs: Navy says there is no health hazard from the Vietnam War-era weapons, which are scheduled for disposal.
- Dominguez Hills Beats Azusa Pacific to Snap 5-Game Losing Streak, 77-70
- SHORT TAKES : Prime Time for 'The Simpsons'
- COLLEGE DIVISION : Cal Lutheran's Lee Fights Fires to Stay in Shape
- SHORT TAKES : Bought by Couple for $160, Statue Sells for $10.7 Million
- Nikkei Hits Another High Despite Move to Tighten Margins
- U.S. Sanctions of Japan Inevitable, Senator Says : Trade: Frank H. Murkowski said punishing the construction industry would have a 'symbolic' impact.
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- Business Backs Governor's Gas Tax Effort
- Frances Bavier; Won an Emmy as 'Aunt Bee'
- Downey Nativity Scene Up Despite ACLU's 4-Year Suit
- Fantasy of Trees Lives Up to Name
- Hill Offers Potential Senate Rival a Deal : Politics: Assemblyman Frank Hill says he may introduce legislation to extend three Diamond Bar city councilmen's terms. But he wants a promise from one of them in return.
- Controversy Casts Shadow on High-Rise : Westwood: Fight by residents against condominium project highlights bigger battle by community review boards against Planning Department.
- Manager of Oxnard Fired Over Fiscal Crisis : Resignation: David Mora was ousted after charges of mismanagement, but two supporters call him a scapegoat for the City Council.
- Muir Looks Like Cream of Basketball Crop : Girls' sports: West Covina and Pasadena figure to be the closest challengers to the powerhouse Mustangs.
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- STATE : Judge Orders Restoration of Family Planning Clinic Funds
- London's Players' Theatre will present its production,...
- WORLD : India Leader Appeals to Sikhs
- Egypt Accepts U.S. Plan to Revive Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: The move clears the way for three-nation talks in Washington.
- SCIENCE / THE BRAIN : Researchers Isolate Genetic Key to Memory, Learning
- Justices Grapple With 1st 'Right-to-Die' Case : Supreme Court: Conservatives doubt Constitution applies. Missouri decision could undercut state rulings.
- WESTMINSTER : Easing Enrollment Crush Will Be Topic
- SANTA ANA : Blood, Bullet Holes Found in Stolen Car
- Judge Lifts Order Barring Story on Duffy Security
- Infestation of Medflies Spreads to New Areas
- COUNTYWIDE : $320,000 Given for Day-Care Training
- Beverly Hills Drops Plan for Granite Sidewalks
- Hughes Named R.P.V. Mayor; McTaggart Upset at Snub
- Bradley Asks Exemption From Rittenberg Review
- NORTH COUNTY : Five City Councils Select New Mayors
- Canyon Abandons Quest to Overturn Loss in Semifinals : Football: Welch faces disciplinary action for destroying property in wake of defeat.
- THE SIDELINES : Hawaiian Wins 2nd Surfing Title
- It Was an Era in Which Honesty Wasn't Always the Best Policy
- Los Alamitos Top-Seeded at Trabuco Hills
- TV REVIEW : You Need Patience With 'The Rope'
- MUSIC REVIEW : Goode Plays Beethoven and Schubert
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- Most of State's S&Ls; Meet New Rules on Capital : Thrifts: Those that lack adequate cushions against losses must, within a month, explain how they will comply.
- Yuletime Cookies Evoke Memories of Holidays Past
- FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS : 2 Winning Traditions to Clash in CIF Final; South Gate in Semifinal Match : Paramount vs. El Toro
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- Santa Monica : Toy Collection Begins
- UCLA Dental Clinic Opens Doors in Venice
- Art Group Auction: Color It White : Homeless: The works of 30 local artists will be sold off. Proceeds will help buy milk for children at Venice shelter.
- Giving Shelter : Religious Community Reaches Out to Give a Growing Number of Homeless a Place to Congregate
- Ojai Publisher Charged in Dog Shooting : Courts: Darrow Tully left his last newspaper job in Arizona after it was revealed he faked a career as a combat pilot. He now faces arraignment in the case of a neighbor's dog.
- Navy Teams Shore Up Field for Ventura Tournament
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- 28 Arrested, 18 Cars Seized in Undercover Drug Sweeps : Crime: The operations mark the first time vehicles, including two $40,000 Jaguars, were confiscated from those who only asked to buy drugs.
- Replacement Trauma Center Seen Possible
- Agassi Is Left Off U.S. Davis Cup Squad : Tennis: Chang, Krickstein to play singles, and Leach and Pugh will play doubles for match against Mexico.
- Torrance Claims Bias, Has Judge Taken Off 3rd Case Against Mobil
- Ozzie Smith Wins 10th Gold Glove
- Grant's Knizek Falls Short in City Tennis Quarterfinal
- SIMI VALLEY TOURNAMENT : McCorkle Gets Even in Win Over Simi Valley
- Ethnic Culture Panel Seeks New Director
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- Appeals Court in Italy Overturns Gucci Conviction
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- Glendora Group Shapes Land to Save Wildlife : Environment: Landowners, with aid of Operation Stronghold program, join in effort to preserve foothills of San Gabriel Mountains.
- Bellflower : Stroke Victim Honored as Adult Student of the Year
- Council to Weigh New Rules for Taxis : Regulation: Glendale considers an ordinance to prohibit smoking in taxis.
- Pin Sparkles at Ice Show
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- Student Learns the Ways of Washington
- Long Beach : Hospital Leaders Invited to 'Summit' on Trauma Care
- THE SIDELINES : Rockets Waive Lewis Lloyd
- Santa Margarita High's Appeal of League Placement Is Denied
- Development OKd on Wetlands Near Palmdale
- 'No Mas' Talking--It's Time to Fight : If Looks Mean Anything, Then Duran Is a Shoo-In
- Three Golfers Share Lead in S. Africa
- Montana Says He'll Be Ready to Start Against Rams Monday
- Pivot Foots Exhibit Likable Eccentricity : Rock: The band's members all have minds that work in unconventional ways, a characteristic that makes their self-financed album a delight.
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- Prague's Revolutionaries Find a Home : Czechoslovakia: Civic Forum takes over a building that had housed the Soviet friendship society.
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Maggie Has Nancy in for Tea
- Biola to Confer 145 Degrees at Winter Commencement
- Pomona Picks Animal Care Provider With IRS Troubles
- Council Meets Board of Lanterman House
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MONTEREY PENINSULA : Drought Dries Up Construction Plans
- Party to Open Rejuvenated Arcade
- Marina del Rey : Holiday Boat Parade Set
- Montreal Killer Left Anti-Feminist Letter
- Inveterate Collector Seeks Pen Pals
- Freight Railroad Link to East Under Repair; Big Boost to Port Business Is Expected
- McKeon Opens Talks With Reliever Lefferts
- Thousand Oaks Ends Inquiry
- Port Packs But Talk Goes On
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- SHORT TAKES : Venezuela OKs Spielberg Film
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- WORLD IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : Nearly 1 Billion Adults Are Illiterate
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- BOOK REVIEWS : Suppose We Invaded Nicaragua?
- Reagan Subpoena Called 'Unreasonable'
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- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Squelch Car Stereos, Petitions Urge City
- Saddleback Valley Incorporation Supported by Study, Group Says
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Feverfew Tries for Comeback in Fillies Test
- THE SIDELINES : Ellison Sidelined Until March
- Latest Prognosis: Ellison Can't Play Until March
- Gilbert & George: Art That Speaks to the AIDS Issue : Art: The duo raised $1 million for charity at a London photo show. ART/LA89 honors them with a special award.
- REVIEW : Soviets Twirl and Leap Into San Diego : Acrobatics: Troupe provides a buffet of routines for audiences at the Old Globe Theatre.
- Kenneth M. Alvares has been named vice...
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- White Truffles Italy's Extravagant Jewel : Taste: Italian truffles, among the rarest edible tubers, can range in price from $700 to $7,000 a pound.
- Ex-Rams Fullback Suits Up to Carry the Ball for Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
- Glendale Has Gang Problem, Officials Admit
- Self-Esteem Program at Arroyo Honored
- Sheriff Begins Cudahy Patrol; Bell Regroups Its Police Dept.
- Rocky Point and Bay Produce Plenty of Halibut, Sculpin
- The House : Deficit
- WORLD : Iraq Claims Rocketry Advances
- Santa Monica : Demolition Plan Halted
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- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : CASMALIA : Protest Disrupts Hearing on Dumps
- Miami Policeman Guilty : Verdicts on Killings of Two Blacks
- Traveling Museum Allows Students to Touch the Past : Education: Ray Glazner tours schools with his own museum. He says students "remember what they can touch."
- Volunteer Coach Builds Self-Esteem in Young Boxers : Son's Death Prompts Club as an Alternative to Gangs
- Princess Louise Declared Total Loss by Owners; Future Unclear : Shipwreck: A number of groups with widely different plans have indicated interest in the sunken San Pedro landmark.
- D.A. Candidate Says Poll Guard Case Poses Conflict for Capizzi
- THE SIDELINES : Houston Baptist Quits as Host
- Santa Monica : Water-Saver Incentive Plan
- SPORTSCOPE : Arizona Challenges UCLA Women in Volleyball Playoffs
- Arroyo Riverbed to Become a Park
- Fallopian Tube Implant Leads to Birth of Girl
- Mobil Oil to Clean Up Polluted Ground Water
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