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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 15, 1996
NEWS
Southern States co-op era coming to an end Dec. 31 Members vote to close ailing operation that opened 62 years ago By Jackie Powder | Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF
Village at Waugh Chapel needs a lot more soul By BRIAN SULLAM
Can film do justice to fine novels? Not profitably! Hollywood: The demands of the market make the movie 'The English Patient' a pale shadow of the book. By JOAN MELLEN | JOAN MELLEN,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Council will consider tax to allow dredging of Cattail Creek channels $92,000 project could begin next month By Edward Lee | Edward Lee,SUN STAFF
Proposed Brooklyn Park church raises traffic concerns Mobile home park residents are wary By Consella A. Lee | Consella A. Lee,SUN STAFF
Clinton calls for increased adoptions of foster children Goal is to double number during the next 6 years By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
David Brown, 75, welder, church custodianDavid Brown, a...
Estelle Dennis, 87, founder of city's first Dance Theatre By Fred Rasmussen | Fred Rasmussen,SUN STAFF
Government is in need of a total overhaul By Stephen Bailey
Night life as the right life Where and when?: Baltimore needs comprehensive look at nightclub situation.
Washington's African at the U.N. Kofi Annan: Next secretary-general must effect reforms to keep U.S. support.
Too busy working to be a bad guy By Elise Armacost
All this rain is bad news for cows By Peter A. Jay
U.S. to investigate states for pollution enforcement EPA officials say some do not report all violators By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Economic distress at root of protests in Belgrade After years of hardship, public seems determined to see things change By Bill Glauber | Bill Glauber,SUN FOREIGN STAFF
Police seek man who exposed himself Several incidents reported in Dorsey By Jill Hudson | Jill Hudson,SUN STAFF
25 years agoThe Anne Arundel County School Board yesterday... By Robert M. Pennington from the archives of the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society
Holiday Storytime set at library on Wednesday By Phyllis Lucas | Phyllis Lucas,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Concert pavilion would be a plus for South CarrollAfter...
A chance to turn schools around Reform: To get the most out of promised extra aid, Baltimore needs to try policies that have been shown to work. By JOHN E. SLAVIN
Questioning the results MSPAP: Scores on state tests suggest a few avenues to be explored, such as whether school district size has an impact on performance. By Mike Bowler | Mike Bowler,SUN STAFF
Cash alone won't save schools What needs to be changed is behavior, but few admit it By DONALD F. NORRIS
First fix the budget, then cut taxes By Barry Rascovar
When all else fails, read the instructions Air-bag controversy shows a lack of common sense By MARTHA B. LANDAW AND JEFFREY M. LANDAW
Baltimore law enforcement is study in black and white By MICHAEL OLESKER
Annapolis man, 43, fatally hit by car on Ritchie Highway
Council's role as lawmakers is questioned 31 of 103 bills have come from 7-member panel By Scott Wilson | Scott Wilson,SUN STAFF
Tightening eligibility is a bad ideaWith reference to the...
It's a Wonderfull CD Like or lump it, it's Christmas album show-and-tell, and our intrepid pop music critic must earn his wings. But it's his fantasy, and he's got something up his sleeve. By J.D. Considine | J.D. Considine,SUN POP MUSIC CRITIC
Some winter novels: terror, love, death By MICHAEL SHELDEN | MICHAEL SHELDEN,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Two Westminster women accused of failing to return car They were free on bail after Dec. 6 arrest on felony theft charges By Mike Farabaugh | Mike Farabaugh,SUN STAFF
Physician data to go online in Maryland Disciplinary actions, FTC qualifications to be available by computer By Marcia Myers | Marcia Myers,SUN STAFF
I'm working on a history of the Gilded Age, so I'm reading... By Jill Jonnes
BSO musicians are coming to classrooms By Karin Remesch | Karin Remesch,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Kurdish rebels, Turkey seem to soften their stands Release of prisoners among hopeful signs By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
25 years ago (week of Dec. 12-18, 1971):Howard Research... By Diane Mullaly from the files of the Howard County Historical Society's library
Nail drug column to some foreheadsThank you for running...
Thomas foes silent about Marshall By GREGORY KANE
Smaller liquor stores in a fight they can't win By NORRIS WEST
St. Johns principal receives Catholic school awardPatricia...
5th-graders ones to beat on state test They perform better on their exam than 3rd-graders on theirs By Anne Haddad | Anne Haddad,SUN STAFF
Music that surpasses the lark's Anniversary: Tomorrow marks the 226th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, whose life was wholly given over to music, whose music enriches our lives. BY A SUN STAFF WRITER
Stars want to shed the images that brought fame Assessments: Winona Ryder would like to play tougher characters By Sandy Coleman | Sandy Coleman,BOSTON GLOBE
Regulations stifle Baltimore Opportunity: From street vending to operating taxicabs, regulations keep potential entrepreneurs with low income from getting started. By SCOTT G. BULLOCK
Ripkens under glass Aberdeen's new museum: Showcase for a family synonymous with baseball in Maryland.
Carpet cleaners charged in theft of jewelry By TaNoah Morgan | TaNoah Morgan,SUN STAFF
Videographer's play wins in WMAR competition Remembering: In Kim Moir's drama, an African- American man today is visited by the spirit of a 1950s lynching victim who is demanding vengeance, By Chris Kaltenbach | Chris Kaltenbach,SUN STAFF
WJZ-TV bars its equipment in election ads Policy was changed after pressure from coalition of blacks By Craig Timberg | Craig Timberg,SUN STAFF
Education activists assail executive over newsletter Critics say it reads like campaign flier, lauds Gary unfairly By Andrea F. Siegel | Andrea F. Siegel,SUN STAFF
Superintendent announces administrative changes in 8 schools By Howard Libit | Howard Libit,SUN STAFF
Residents, groups honored for anti-drug efforts Ceremony held in Ellicott City By Katherine Marks | Katherine Marks,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Avenue Market is 'sign of hope' Opening: Officials, customers and proprietors expect the renovation of the former Lafayette Market to bring life back to the economically distressed Upton community. By Eric Siegel | Eric Siegel,SUN STAFF
Paul West's 'Amaryllis': Redemption, damnation By KAREN ZAUTYK | KAREN ZAUTYK,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Take from the 'pluribus' to destroy the 'unum' By Michael Kelly
The Lebanon terror connection U.S. should look hard at former 'Switzerland of the Middle East' By STEVE YETIV
Sun's argument on rail and trail is flawedYour Nov. 25...
Laser Applications Inc. gets Supplier Award
Colombian law tightens grip on TV licenses Measure follows coverage of politicians' drug links By LOS ANGELES TIMES
Smoothing the path of a dying parishioner Parish nurses increasingly helping ill, their families By Fay Lande | Fay Lande,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Bright, shiny holiday memories Antiques: Union Bridge Area Heritage Committee members will display their antique ornaments, some of them reflecting treasured family moments. By Donna R. Engle | Donna R. Engle,SUN STAFF
Panama grapples with decisions on operation of canal Uncertainty prevails as transition approaches By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Public-safety radio frequencies get support from Mikulski By Craig Timberg | Craig Timberg,SUN STAFF
St. John's in a whirl for 300th Birthday: Alumni and friends gather to celebrate tastefully a milestone year for that dignified and quiet college in Annapolis. By Dan Thanh Dang | Dan Thanh Dang,SUN STAFF
Success is knocking Theater: With his third play, a 'blusical,' opening this week at Center Stage, 30-year-old Keith Glover is being compared to August Wilson. By J. Wynn Rousuck | J. Wynn Rousuck,SUN THEATER CRITIC
Squeezed in S&L vise Integrity: James Fisher was an academic who never thought to question the practices of Baltimore Federal Financial when he was on its board. Then the industry collapsed, and the government went for his throat and his wallet. By Bill Atkinson | Bill Atkinson,SUN STAFF
Sheppard Pratt hires counseling centers managerSheppard...
Larry Gates, 81, an Emmy award-winning character actor...
Patsy Sims' 'The Klan': updated slitherings By VINCENT FITZPATRICK | VINCENT FITZPATRICK,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Business drawing 'line in the sand' No choice but to risk collective bargaining suit against governor By C. Fraser Smith | C. Fraser Smith,SUN STAFF Sun staff writers Jay Hancock and Thomas W. Waldron contributed to this article
WJZ-TV changes policy after pressure from Howard black coalition Judicial campaign ads are focus of dispute By Craig Timberg | Craig Timberg,SUN STAFF
Noose raises symbolism of racial divide Black fire officials troubled by timing of two incidents By Ronnie Greene | Ronnie Greene,SUN STAFF
Bon Secours' aging sisters giving way to lay workers Dwindling numbers leave only 19 nuns in convent built for 100 By Dana Hedgpeth | Dana Hedgpeth,SUN STAFF
Russians settle for no wages Workers: Russian trade unions have yet to make the transition from management to worker representative. By Clara Germani | Clara Germani,SUN FOREIGN STAFF
West Baltimore man fatally shot near home
Parker's 'Melville' -- dollars, depravity By STANLEY TRACHTENBERG | STANLEY TRACHTENBERG,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Man suspected in five gas station holdups Police say robber may be using disguises By TaNoah Morgan | TaNoah Morgan,SUN STAFF
Bluegrass booked for celebration Chesapeake: Bluegrass group formed by a former Seldom Scene member will be visiting Annapolis for the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration. By Pat Hook | Pat Hook,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
BLUES pilgrimage Without the blues, there would be no rock and roll By GARY GATELY
PeopleJoseph K. Ryan has been named deputy executive...
Names in the newsThe Annapolis/Anne Arundel County chapter...
Meals on Wheels needs help on Ferndale-Linthicum route By Rosalie Falter | Rosalie Falter,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Election reform poster child Brian H. Davis: Egregious violations of campaign finance limits should spur overhaul.
Movable shelter welcomes the 'invisible' homeless Hagerstown program has no fixed address By Peter Jensen | Peter Jensen,SUN STAFF
The powerful influence of feminism on art today By GLENN MCNATT
Beethoven piano sonatas times three By Stephen Wigler | Stephen Wigler,SUN MUSIC CRITIC
So you don't have your own personal library? Why not start today? By MICHAEL PAKENHAM
FEATURES
King gave up his throne for love of Baltimore girl History: Sixty years ago, Edward VIII abdicated to marry born-on-Biddle-Street Wallis Warfield Simpson. By Fred Rasmussen | Fred Rasmussen,SUN STAFF
1993 Hickory Ridge Merlot ($5).Looking for a cheap merlot... By Michael Dresser
An English cousin wants to see a field of cotton Attraction: Looking like fresh snow, the fluffy white fibers appear in mid-September in Virginia and North Carolina. Farm visits can be arranged. By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Gift list for guests By Elizabeth Large | Elizabeth Large,Sun Staff
When only tea will soothe the shopper Break: Three well-placed rooms in Manhattan provide a civilized respite from the hustle and bustle. By Naedine Joy Hazell | Naedine Joy Hazell,HARTFORD COURANT
In praise of the homely rutabaga By ROB KASPER
Baltimore-German link reaches across 40 years By JACQUES KELLY
running on empty By Susan Reimer | Susan Reimer,SUN STAFF
150 years ago in The SunDec. 15: We learn that a man... By Fred Rasmussen
December without phony frost Home: New York duo advocate a natural style of Christmas decorating. By Dylan Landis | Dylan Landis,UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE
Where the James Gang met a surprise defeat Unexpected: In 1876, the little town of Northfield, Minn., fought back and gained a reputation. Today, it proudly shows off its history and culture. By Beth Gauper | Beth Gauper,KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Flavors of India tantalize the taste buds Restaurant: Indian Pavilion offers fine food in pleasant surroundings. By Elizabeth Large | Elizabeth Large,SUN RESTAURANT CRITIC
You can snooze, play or color all the way Transportation: Can't fly or drive? Many travelers like buses and trains, which are more thrifty and more comfortable. By Eileen Ogintz | Eileen Ogintz,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
Pride commemorates the past and parades in the present By SYLVIA BADGER
Folks who are reeling through the toy/gadget/cheesy gift... By VIDA ROBERTS
Pretending the family is together at Christmas By SUSAN REIMER
If you plan to confess your sins on Oprah's show, be prepared to demonstrate the right stuff By Dave Barry | Dave Barry,Knight-Ridder Tribune
The roads less traveled are receiving more publicity Shunpiking: Books and periodicals show the way for motorists who prefer to avoid the interstates. By Christopher Reynolds | Christopher Reynolds,LOS ANGELES TIMES
Season belongs to children -- and the man they believe in Santa: Columbia's George Hipple knows that the kid-Claus relationship is all-important. So, go ahead -- get your fingers tangled in his beard. By Sandra Crockett | Sandra Crockett,SUN STAFF
New Year's Eve comes only once a year -- but at many venues By Sylvia H. Badger | Sylvia H. Badger,SUN STAFF
Make a tiny kitchen functional, pleasant Design: Think vertical, use every square inch and plan for everything, and you can enjoy cooking even in a very small apartment. By Rita St. Clair | Rita St. Clair,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
Sports car lover's pilgrimage to factory Throwback: Britain's Morgan has a small but dedicated following. To visit the factory is to go back in time. By Paul Langner | Paul Langner,BOSTON GLOBE
Let nature help do the decorating Wreaths: Window and door ornaments can be made from materials you gather from the woods, roadside, your own yard or the grocery store. As in gift-giving, your personal touch means a lot. By Marty Ross | Marty Ross,UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE
Rockies Canada: It's not all downhill schussing in the Calgary-Banff area. There's much to see and do from museums and a luxurious castle to ice walks through some of North America's most spectacular scenery. By Jeff Miller | Jeff Miller,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Elvis' star hasn't set it needs work Deterioration: The King's bronze star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame is looking rather shabby. Hollywood boosters are all shook up. By David Bloom | David Bloom,LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS
The cocktail hour Home: A new generation gets into the martini mood, with all the appropriate appurtenances. By Holly Selby | Holly Selby,SUN STAFF WRITER
Tools are still here, but use is forgotten Antiques: It's sometimes hard to identify objects from the past, even when the past is in this century. By Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel | Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel,KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Visiting a Greek enclave on Florida's coast Remnants: Although gaudy commercialization is on the upswing in Tarpon Springs, reminders of the old days and old ways remain. By Andy Dabilis | Andy Dabilis,BOSTON GLOBE
SPORTS
A guard with an eye on the ball Girls basketball: Following serious knee surgery, Oakland Mills' Jamie Beale has new perspective on the game to go with the rest of her active, upbeat life. By Stan Rappaport | Stan Rappaport,SUN STAFF
Class act Testaverde goes to head of class By Ken Rosenthal
Terps shoot suspense into mix Team savors 7-0 start By Don Markus | Don Markus,SUN STAFF
Bullets tonight
Turner keeps balance despite Redskins' slide Coach cites inexperience, youth as factors in decline By Bill Free | Bill Free,SUN STAFF
Todd's shot with : 04 left gives Hammond victory Bears nip Annapolis, 42-40, one day after upset loss By Stan Rappaport | Stan Rappaport,SUN STAFF
Capsule
Stats point to big bucks for Mussina By Buster Olney | Buster Olney,SUN STAFF
O's zero in on righty hitter, Boskie Vaughn appears best bet, though no meeting is set By Jason LaCanfora | Jason LaCanfora,SUN STAFF
Bandits halt 6-game skid by tying Hershey, 3-3 Askey makes 46 saves By Phil Jackman | Phil Jackman,SUN STAFF
Ravens seek matter over mind They'll try blocking out stigma of 0-7 road mark against Carolina today By Mike Preston | Mike Preston,SUN STAFF
Golota again batters Bowe, loses on DQ Pole is disqualified in 9th for 2nd low blow after earlier head butt By Alan Goldstein | Alan Goldstein,SUN STAFF
Playoff scenarios
Redskins are no prizeIn response to Louis Levin's Dec. 1...
Loyola women win first, crush Coppin State, 78-50 Greyhounds avoid worst start in history By Mark Hoeflich | Mark Hoeflich,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Golota again batters Bowe, loses on DQ Pole is disqualified for low blow in 9th after earlier head butt By Alan Goldstein | Alan Goldstein,SUN STAFF
Freshman Harris filling void for Mount By Roch Eric Kubatko | Roch Eric Kubatko,SUN STAFF
Missing the points Basketball: There's no shortage of theories on why the NBA has been showing a precipitous decline in scoring. By Jerry Bembry | Jerry Bembry,SUN STAFF
Ardent Arab pays off by winning Bowie Stakes Horse claimed for $14,000 has won more than $227,000 By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
Meade boys give Dulaney run for crown Olenick 2nd in 2-mile By Jeff Seidel | Jeff Seidel,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Ripken museum is complete, classy tribute By John Steadman
BasketballHeat: Activated F Kurt Thomas from injured list...
Patriots' transfer point man stands tall Boys basketball: Carroll Christian's Josh Belcher, a three-sport athlete, uses quickness, versatility to lead defending champions to 6-0 start this winter. By Glenn P. Graham | Glenn P. Graham,SUN STAFF
Darden leads Rams to Tip-Off title His 19 points, 10 rebounds key win over Southern-B. By Derek Toney | Derek Toney,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
MIAA joins crowd, adding track to its winter menu Mervo, Western, Dulaney, Perry Hall teams to beat By Steven Kivinski | Steven Kivinski,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Firearms deer hunting season might be extended two days By Peter Baker | Peter Baker,SUN STAFF
DeMatha wins tournament at McDonogh, which is 3rd Eagles' Filbert, Smith win individual crowns By Lem Satterfield | Lem Satterfield,SUN STAFF
Mercer re-enters contention with win 2-time champ Witherspoon drops 10-round decision By Alan Goldstein | Alan Goldstein,SUN STAFF
White triple-winner for 2nd-place Dulaney Indoor track By Jeff Seidel | Jeff Seidel,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Spirit's Mallia makes 100th start count, 12-8 Goalie's 15 saves stop former Heat teammates By Glenn P. Graham | Glenn P. Graham,SUN STAFF
'Other' Lipton steps up her game Girls basketball: Emily Lipton, whose point-guard play for St. Mary's as a sophomore sometimes seems born in a higher league, never, ever, tires of the game. By Bill Free | Bill Free,SUN STAFF
As county basketball play opens, head-to-head tie-breaker added By Pat O'Malley | Pat O'Malley,SUN STAFF
Bare's 1st drag season is winner with lots of help from his friends By Stan Dillon | Stan Dillon,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Rice vs. Woodson will be a grand finale By Vito Stellino | Vito Stellino,SUN STAFF
Sale enables De Francis to pursue plan By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
BUSINESS
Self-help software that cooks, builds, heals They are the very thing to convert those who hate, or barely tolerate, PCs By MICHAEL J. HIMOWITZ
Humbug Forget the conventional wisdom that the holidays...
Putting Greenspan's remarks on the market into perspective By Bill Atkinson
A stop in the past on way to Pa. Union Mills maintains ties to early days By Joanne E. Morvay | Joanne E. Morvay,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Federal loans to save rentals Freddie Mac finances sale of 13 complexes, four in Maryland By Lorraine Mirabella | Lorraine Mirabella,SUN STAFF
Improved quality of junk bonds smooths comeback By Jerry Morgan | Jerry Morgan,NEWSDAY
Armed forces are becoming smart shoppers No longer is price taking a back seat to function By Greg Schneider | Greg Schneider,SUN STAFF
A sackful of cool tools for holiday giving By Karol V. Menzie and Randy Johnson
HUD, Realtors sign accord to improve fair housing
Sales center openKings WoodsRyan Homes has begun sales at...
One man's house of destiny By DeWitt Bliss | DeWitt Bliss,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Try these strategies for realizing tax savings Donating big gainers to charity, whittling estate levies can help By Michael Gisriel
Village people Design: Developer Edward Stoudt is re-creating an old European village, with homes that have commercial space on the ground floor and living quarters above. By Lorraine Mirabella | Lorraine Mirabella,SUN STAFF
O'Conor, Piper acquires Mount Airy realtyO'Conor, Piper...
Snake bite Market wars: The innovative SnakeLight has been Black & Decker's shining star. Now it faces the problems that can follow success - its novelty has worn off and there are competitors trying to steal the spotlight. By Sean Somerville | Sean Somerville,SUN STAFF
Federal loan insurance disputed Two court cases involve reminding consumers they may cancel policies By Kenneth R. Harney
As safeguards grow, so does snitcher's urge to 'nail' boss 40,000 call software hot line to report employers' violations By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
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