Evergreen Park alcohol ban moves to Mesa council
The Mesa City Council weighs adding Evergreen Park to its growing list of alcohol prohibition zones with a proposal expected to advance. Officials aim to curb disturbances and promote family-friendly use of park spaces.
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Readers Speak Civil Injustice Sparks Letter Debate
A reader letter voices concern over perceived civil rights protections for criminals exceeding those of arresting officers. The missive, appearing on page A11, reflects frustration with law enforcement authority and due process rights in a historical civil rights context.
Erin Jeffords Debuts Dining Adventure Column Soon
Erin Jeffords prepares a new restaurant column titled The Dining Adventure for TGIF this month. The feature introduces her as a familiar name in town and promises coverage of local dining, with readers urged to watch for her debut.
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Justice Blackmun to Retire from Supreme Court
Justice Harry Blackmun, 85, longtime author of Roe v. Wade, announced retirement after 24 years on the U.S. Supreme Court as officials noted his formal departure from the bench.
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Blackmun to retire after long Supreme Court tenure
Report cites a government source via The Associated Press that Justice Blackmun, long seen as a liberal on the Supreme Court, planned to announce retirement. Senior White House officials traveling with President Clinton said Blackmun would issue a statement, with Clinton noting he had not spoken to Blackmun but anticipated tomorrow’s announcement. Clinton praised Blackmun as a great jurist and man as retirement would take effect later.
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Arizona Democrats eye Babbitt for Supreme Court seat
Arizona Democrats and legal experts express optimism that Bruce Babbitt could become the next Supreme Court justice, with Steve Owens stating he would be a terrific pick and expect serious consideration.
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Plan may end America West bankruptcy
America West Airlines reports unsecured creditors approve a revised investment plan up to 244.9 million dollars, potentially enabling emergence from Chapter 11. AmWest Partners led by Continental Airlines chair David Bonderman, includes Mesa Airlines and Fidelity Investments, offering cash and loans for about 33.5 percent ownership.
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Lead sickened Valley baby spurred recall
A Phoenix boy sickened by lead in crayons triggered a national recall of 10 Chinese crayon brands. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall after 11 month old Carlos Espinoza chewed jumbo crayons from a 12 pack, with his mother Rosemary Wallace noting a blood lead level of 48 micrograms per deciliter and potential brain damage concerns.
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Proposal to end teacher raise limit advances
A bill moving through the Senate aims to remove a controversial limit on teacher raises tied to inflation funds. The measure would overturn a restriction that some districts and teacher unions say hampers raises, with supporters arguing it limits use of state money for salary increases.
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