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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 14, 1997
BUSINESS
Single-family allure at townhouse prices Fullerton offers close-in convenience and nice people By Bob Graham | Bob Graham,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Oracle stock plunge doesn't mean that technology's days are over By Shanon D. Murray and Mark Ribbing
No place like : A record 44.5 million people plan to...
Frequent-flier rules favor big spenders Carriers are changing strategy to the benefit of full-fare passengers By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Mixture of styles down by the river Many ideas rolled into 8,500 square feet By Gary Hornbacher | Gary Hornbacher,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
UMBC center plugs in Technology: UMBC's technology center is part of a nationwide trend of university-related research parks. By Mark Guidera | Mark Guidera,SUN STAFF
Realtor taking step to future O'Conor, Piper and Flynn program lets agents work at home By Robert Nusgart | Robert Nusgart,SUN REAL ESTATE EDITOR
Planning is the key tool for a renovation Sure, you can include a magazine picture with 'spec' to contractors By Karol V. Menzie & Randy Johnson
Farmers awaiting 'critical' Assembly Pfiesteria outbreak will be prompting bills unwanted by growers By Ted Shelsby | Ted Shelsby,SUN STAFF
Low interest lures ARMs holders to fixed mortgages
End-of-year adjustments can be costly By Bill Barnhart | Bill Barnhart,CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Student housing Construction: Montgomery County high school students build a home each year under a nonprofit foundation. The newest one sells for $349,000, but probably could sell for more. By Candus Thomson | Candus Thomson,SUN STAFF
Use reasonable caution in shopping online Risks about same as in using a credit card to buy over the phone By MICHAEL HIMOWITZ
Oakhurst
Hopes high for deregulated electricity Manufacturers push for swift dismantling of state's system By Sean Somerville | Sean Somerville,SUN STAFF
Not all 'mortgage' interest is tax deductible '125 LTV,' which gives more cash than home is worth, draws IRS scrutiny By Kenneth R. Harney
Professional Builder honors Levy and NewsomeMark Levy and...
NEWS
Veteran's admission to napalm victim a lie Minister says he never meant to deceive with 'story of forgiveness' By Tom Bowman | Tom Bowman,SUN NATIONAL STAFF
Rehabilitation at painful price Housing: Baltimore seeks to restore vacant homes, create jobs in construction, and provide homes for the poor. But the cost often outstrips the success By Ronnie Greene and John B. O'Donnell | Ronnie Greene and John B. O'Donnell,SUN STAFF
Mandela's successor recognized as leader in talks with Albright Secretary of state, touring continent, notes 'new chapter' in diplomacy By Gilbert A. Lewthwaite | Gilbert A. Lewthwaite,SUN FOREIGN STAFF
The gift of provocation
Newcomers vs. natives in St. Mary's Clash: An influx by the military has turned this quiet county into a hotbed of bickering. "There's a lot of resentment here," says one new resident. By Peter Jensen | Peter Jensen,SUN STAFF
Not the best Santa questionAS THE audience departed last... By Judith Green A nutty place to put them
A home-grown style of lacrosse Improvising: Before the revolution, Czech Boy Scouts, inspired by illustrations of American Indians at play, fashioned their own sticks and rules of the game. By Neil A. Grauer | Neil A. Grauer,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
43 city activists honored for their community service Sen. Ralph Hughes hopes ceremony will become an annual event BY A SUN STAFF WRITER
Staffing shortage leads sheriff in Carroll to disband drug team Deputies now to provide security at courthouses By Mike Farabaugh | Mike Farabaugh,SUN STAFF
Editor's choice HTC By Michael Pakenham
Some novels of December: delight, blight and hilarity By Joan Mellen | Joan Mellen,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Spokesmen outspoken on media relations By Peter A. Jay
Weapons buyback reaps 265 guns City attorney pays $50 apiece to reduce arms in community By Dan Fesperman | Dan Fesperman,SUN STAFF
Audit action is next task for council Report recommends steps to save money, tighten practices By Dana Hedgpeth | Dana Hedgpeth,SUN STAFF
Gary should take hint, end war over pensions By BRIAN SULLAM
75 years agoThe turkey market has collapsed, catching many... By Robert M. Pennington from the archives of the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society
Sheriff disbands anti-drug force Deputies are shifted to providing security in court facilities By Mike Farabaugh | Mike Farabaugh,SUN STAFF
Gains lauded at Freedom Elementary State officials note consistent increases in MSPAP test scores By Anne Haddad | Anne Haddad,SUN STAFF
Looking for seats, but in all the right places? By MIKE BURNS
Board nears completion of county charter plan Voters to decide next year on form of government By Mary Gail Hare | Mary Gail Hare,SUN STAFF
Some fear Young fallout Assembly incumbents will be scrutinized along with senator By Thomas W. Waldron | Thomas W. Waldron,SUN STAFF
U.S. must keep better track of space junk It could endanger orbital station, study says By KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
U.S. to pay nearly everyone electronically by '99 Tax refunds excepted By Larry Lipman | Larry Lipman,COX NEWS SERVICE
Reading newspapers in black and white FTC By Harold Jackson
The wrong way to raise pay for school boardRegarding The...
Failing schools are old news Reading: In the 1970s, Sun columnist Edgar L. Jones was pointing out that students in the Baltimore system were not performing up to standard. The prescription for success was the same then as now. By Mike Bowler | Mike Bowler,SUN STAFF Sun research librarian Dee Lyon contributed to this column
Religious leaders seek role in welfare reform Coalition intends to remind governors of 'charitable choice' By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Changing NATO By George F. Will
Success becomes a pit of debt: Reversal: A couple who rehabilitated several houses finds the profit evaporates without a grant Campbell and Baker By John B. O'Donnell and Ronnie Greene | John B. O'Donnell and Ronnie Greene,SUN STAFF
Has come to town this month, and what an E.R...
25 years agoThe Carroll County Commission on Aging held... By Compiled from the archives of the Historical Society of Carroll County
It's time to talk of giving books: A most nourishing act of love By MICHAEL PAKENHAM
Reprise in Japan
Music, kids go together By Sara Engram
Woman finds her gift is wrapping Employee of Macy's is 2nd in U.S. contest By Bonita Formwalt | Bonita Formwalt,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Frederick man enters race for Congress in 6th District
Bromwell ranks 2nd in state in fund raising He's given thousands to fellow Democrats By Larry Carson | Larry Carson,SUN STAFF
Tubas horn in as sound of season 200 aficionados perform Christmas program to honor instrument By Tamara Ikenberg | Tamara Ikenberg,SUN STAFF
Henson offers to limit rehab funding Proposed reforms affect project approval process By John B. O'Donnell and Ronnie Greene | John B. O'Donnell and Ronnie Greene,SUN STAFF
North Linthicum home is a Christmas showcase By Rosalie Falter | Rosalie Falter,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Details few on Fulton project Specifics about plan are promised in Feb. By Jill Hudson | Jill Hudson,SUN STAFF
Marie Roberts Hollie, 76, homemaker, domesticMarie Roberts...
Ad slogans are jarring at life's finer moments By MICHAEL OLESKER
Owners lost control of job Inexperience: It cost $1 million to turn six rowhouses into 12 apartments, but nobody is happy with results By Ronnie Greene and John B. O'Donnell | Ronnie Greene and John B. O'Donnell,SUN STAFF
Asian crisis has little effect on U.S. However, some observers fear crash's fallout may hurt economy in long run By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Advertising blitz frustrates struggling Russians Purveyors say medium needed to teach buyers By Kathy Lally | Kathy Lally,SUN FOREIGN STAFF
MVA tries dirty tricks to get your moneyIt recently came...
Columbus hall 'fixable' Encouragement: Experts say the Columbus Center's Hall of Exploration, which is closing tomorrow amid financial difficulties, could still be a success if it is revamped creatively. By Edward Gunts | Edward Gunts,SUN STAFF
Reader praises Bartlett stand on porn billMany years ago...
Fear of infection results in recalls of gamma globulin Doctors, hospitals report difficulty in getting drug for their patients By KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Police chase, seize screaming man in Harwood field By TaNoah Morgan | TaNoah Morgan,SUN STAFF
Reginald Daniels, 81, minister at Madison Ave. Presbyterian By Robert Hilson Jr. | Robert Hilson Jr.,SUN STAFF
Teen gets jail, therapy, public speaking for fatal crash Judge imposes sentence to help 'control' defendant By Andrea F. Siegel | Andrea F. Siegel,SUN STAFF
Where basketball really matters -- Indiana By Mike Leary | Mike Leary,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Recovering addicts have instructive tales to tell By GREGORY KANE
$51 million school plan wins backing Grasmick's formula for increased state aid widely supported By Michael Dresser | Michael Dresser,SUN STAFF
Curry places primary focus on school aid Goal: The Prince George's County executive says $500 million is needed over five years to make the county system healthy, but he has some obstacles in his way. By CANDUS THOMSON
S. Korean leaders pledge support of IMF bailout Candidates forced to bow to growing power of financial markets By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Maryland couple finds link between oboes and missiles Math models used in planning weapons are applied to making reeds By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Mother and son die in two-car collision By Marcia Myers | Marcia Myers,SUN STAFF
MSPAP scores please Harford educators Better instruction is noted as performance improves countywide By Howard Libit | Howard Libit,SUN STAFF
Extras feel 'richer' for film role Premiere: Whether it's to see their county, livestock or themselves in cameo roles, Carroll residents embrace 'For Richer or Poorer.' By Joanne E. Morvay | Joanne E. Morvay,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Dudley's fun to watch, but way off in this case By NORRIS WEST
Link between oboes, missiles Science: Ellicott City couple applies mathematical models used in planning weapons to the process of making reeds. By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
A most remarkable career President: With the release of the movie 'Amistad,' fresh attention is being paid to John Quincy Adams, whose accomplishments went beyond the White House. By Neil A. Grauer
Youth arrests up 31 percent since 1995 Population growth among reasons, officials suggest By Melinda Rice | Melinda Rice,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
A Christmas gift for Mr. Paterakis Wyndham Hotel: Taxpayers kept in the dark about windfall deal to build skyscraper.
Action against Sprewell unfair NBA commissioner did popular thing, not what was right By Milton Kent
Wrapping presents is this woman's gift By Bonita Formwalt | Bonita Formwalt,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Academic failure begins in students homeArticles and...
U.S. policies for 'containment' fail This country needs to see Iran as part of the solution in the Middle East By Najmedin Meshkati and Guive Mirfendereski
FEATURES
Celebrities' houses arouse neighbors' ire Controversy: Palm Springs wants to end commercial parties in Elvis Presley's Honeymoon Hideaway. By Michelle Caruso | Michelle Caruso,NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Grandmother Lily Rose baked her holiday cakes from scratch By Jacques Kelly
Turning laughter into serious business Artist: Circus veteran Tom Dougherty says the job of a clown is to 'give a voice to the better part of human nature.' By J. Wynn Rousuck | J. Wynn Rousuck,SUN THEATER CRITIC
Children tease daughter about protruding ears By Beverly Mills | Beverly Mills,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Celebrities always chose the Emerson Hotel: Kemp C. Gatling, manager during the glory days, has fond memories of Baltimore's bygone era of grand hostelry. By Fred Rasmussen | Fred Rasmussen,SUN STAFF
Infinitesimal provides a window on the infinite By Glenn McNatt
The trail to gourmet heights Gear: Is a hiking fanatic on your gift list? Here's an assortment of cool stuff for the great outdoors. By Mike Steere | Mike Steere,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
150 years ago in The SunDec. 14: DECISION OF A SLAVE CASE... By Fred Rasmussen
Winter Carnival marks changes at Walters By Karin Remesch | Karin Remesch,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Republic is scolded for turnovers Adrift: Washington Monthly scolds liberal journal for failure to exhibit purpose. By Matthew Gilbert | Matthew Gilbert,BOSTON GLOBE
Three new discs show art of David Zinman Recordings: BSO music director shines in performances of Beethoven, Bernstein, and Gershwin and Ravel. By Stephen Wigler | Stephen Wigler,SUN MUSIC CRITIC
How to find a friend to share the journey Maturity: Single people, age 50 and up, have a variety of options for locating travel companions. By Jean Allen | Jean Allen,SUN-SENTINEL, SOUTH FLORIDA
The word 'closure' bears a simple notion: that a loss, a painful event, can somehow be put to rest. But survivors of trauma know better. Life may go on -- but it is always irrevocably changed. By Arthur Hirsch | Arthur Hirsch,Sun Staff
Burn Center event 'FANtastic,' thanks to Ravens' team effort By Sylvia Badger
Calling with good newsWhen Baltimorean Bonnie Perlberg... By Elizabeth Large
Once again, it's time to count your blessings, and wrestle with your glow-in-the-dark tree By Dave Barry | Dave Barry,Knight-Ridder News Service
Home-state holiday wishes By Jennifer E. Mabry | Jennifer E. Mabry,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A splash of color brings cheer Carnations: They look great and are not expensive, says floral designer Carolyne Roehm, who is always looking for ways nature can brighten the home all year round. By Karol V. Menzie | Karol V. Menzie,SUN STAFF
More seek an escape during holidays Vacation: The children are out of school, and their parents would rather book a trip than cook for a crowd. By Eileen Ogintz | Eileen Ogintz,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
Funky charm in Fells Point Restaurant: At Tapestry, interesting food, the world's greatest mashed potatoes and generous appetizers save the day. By Elizabeth Large | Elizabeth Large,SUN RESTAURANT CRITIC
Revenue Agent 007: In his latest adventure, the urbane British spy seems determined to make the world safe for commercialism. By Holly Selby | Holly Selby,SUN STAFF WRITER
Finding help is easy -- just pick up the phone By Susan Reimer
Real men who want fruitcake make their own By Rob Kasper
A range of art awaits at capital museums By John Dorsey | John Dorsey,SUN ART CRITIC
Garden variety computing Home: Software programs allow you to design and redesign your yard. By Nancy Taylor Robson | Nancy Taylor Robson,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Arts and Crafts works rise in interest and price Antiques: Horace Potter's pieces are being sought for an exhibition. By Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel | Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel,KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
A girl's best friend?Victoria's Secret promoters must be... By Vida Roberts | Vida Roberts,Sun Fashion Editor
The well-dressed present When it comes to holiday gifts, what's on the outside can be just as much fun as what's on the inside. By Maria Hiaasen | Maria Hiaasen,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Klismos chairs work in living-dining room Design: Neo-classical pieces by Niermann Weeks do double duty: both around the dining table and next to upholstered seating. By Rita St. Clair | Rita St. Clair,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
SPORTS
Looking to future makes it easier to dry eyes today By KEN ROSENTHAL
BasketballBucks: Placed All-Star G Terrell Brandon...
Spirit finds scoring punch, defeats Silverbacks, 21-17 Even without Vuckovic, club records third victory with 10-point 4th quarter By Phil Jackman | Phil Jackman,SUN STAFF
Ravens aiming for own tradition Strong finish could help set tone for '98 By Mike Preston | Mike Preston,SUN STAFF
Keys to a Ravens victory By Mike Preston
Kelly comeback odds under 50 percent QB says he's been called, won't say by which teams By FROM STAFF REPORTS
NFL Week 16 playoff possibilities
Rowe gets Loyola past Towson Guard's late heroics help down Tigers, 73-71 By Alan Goldstein | Alan Goldstein,SUN STAFF
10 Moments to remember By John Steadman | John Steadman,SUN COLUMNIST
Financial issues still haunting game By Peter Schmuck | Peter Schmuck,SUN STAFF
Terrapins make point in rout of UMBC, 104-66 Williams starts Kovarik over Stokes in victory By Paul McMullen | Paul McMullen,SUN STAFF
Colonial Downs' Peterson steps down as president Start-up task complete, he'll return to consulting By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
With nostalgia booming, city looks back, and ahead By Vito Stellino | Vito Stellino,SUN STAFF
Roland Park CS downs Bel Air by 24 points Reds show they're serious by belting No. 17 Bobcats By Rich Scherr | Rich Scherr,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Giants play take-away in rout of Redskins N.Y. rides 6 turnovers to NFC East title, 30-10 By Ken Murray | Ken Murray,SUN STAFF
Balanced Terps wash away Hartford in Dial Classic Maryland takes 70-50 win to advance to today's final vs. Howard, a 78-61 winner By Christian Ewell | Christian Ewell,SUN STAFF
Randallstown, officials frustrate Southwestern Sabers coach Leverett pulls team with 2: 49 left, Rams leading, 65-60 By Derek Toney | Derek Toney,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Nfl Week 16
Mich. bedevils No. 1 Duke Down 17, Wolverines bounce back to add chapter to rivalry, 81-73 By Don Markus | Don Markus,SUN STAFF
Hammond surprises with easy Lackey victory Mackin takes 125 title By Rick Belz | Rick Belz,SUN STAFF
Coppin can't handle Arizona Eagles' 27 turnovers lead to 99-82 setback vs. defending champs By Bill Free | Bill Free,SUN STAFF
Chessie dresses for 'sail wars' in Leg 3 Team adds spinnaker like Cayard used in Leg 1 By Peter Baker | Peter Baker,SUN STAFF
After an 11-0 start, Lakers looking far from perfect By Jerry Bembry | Jerry Bembry,SUN STAFF
The Cougars' strength Basketball: Chesapeake's Gail Siemer is one of the county's best centers. The 6-foot senior begins her final season having already led the team in scoring and rebounding for two years, and with her college plans in place. @ By Glenn P. Graham | Glenn P. Graham,SUN STAFF
Gilman edges McDonogh, but DeMatha takes tourney Faust's OT win helps Greyhounds to third in annual Ray Oliver By Lem Satterfield | Lem Satterfield,SUN STAFF
County teams in a league of their own River Hill, Howard strong in realigned conference By Stan Rappaport | Stan Rappaport,SUN STAFF
Time Line
Purple Passion finishes furiously By Kent Baker
Women breaking the ice in hockey New ground: In its fifth season, the all-female Chesapeake Bay Lightning club is flourishing by providing an opportunity for competitive, physical play against other women's teams. By Edward Lee | Edward Lee,SUN STAFF
Over, under, around was just the ticket By JOHN STEADMAN
Scouting report By Mike Preston
AACC Hall taps Beck, Spry, Brown By Pat O'Malley | Pat O'Malley,SUN STAFF
Swedish boat sails into lead EF Language takes advice, starts fast By Bruce Stannard | Bruce Stannard,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
1996-97 Harford County wrestling previews By Lem Satterfield and Mark Hoeflich
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