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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1994
Page
12
The Biosphere 2 project near Oracle faces renewed controversy as saboteur rumors surface amid management shakeups led by Ed Bass. Critics doubt the science and question the secrecy behind the $150 million venture. Tourists already flock, while observers warn the drama could become a sales gimmick.
Former Phoenix mayor Paul G Johnson used a press conference to push crime as a campaign issue but his calls for gun licensing and a ban on assault weapons drew skepticism. Reporters questioned his specifics and warned the matter is federally driven, not local. Johnson seeks clarifications while critics urge practical safety measures.
A chaotic cartoon caption targets unnamed readers with a clipped jab at "peatbags" and "sleazeballs" in a bold, provocative aside. The crude barb reads like a satirical shield and stokes reader reaction more than advancing a narrative.
The case involves three public figures and Mesa United Way. The president said the secretary decided to use United Way stationery while on paid time. Officials allegedly polled political activity on agency time to influence a Maricopa County Board race, risking legal violations and donor withdrawal.
A March 28 Tribune rebuttal addresses a February letter critiquing Dr. Kevorkian. The writer argues life ownership lies with the individual and that choosing to seek assistance to end life is a personal matter, not government or religious authority.
In his My Turn piece John O Neals argues against vouchers noting that government funding imposes standards on private schools and makes them subservient to the state. He contends private and public schools vary in quality and cites private institutions like Princeton Yale and Stanford as examples.
A reader rails against headline driven anti smoking claims, arguing most statements rely on speculation. They recount long term smoking, asbestos exposure, and broad car fumes while insisting health outcomes are not solely linked to cigarettes and urging broader inquiry beyond smoking as the scapegoat.
A Mesa City Council candidate, Jim Stapley, is noted for admiring Reagan in his campaign brochure. The item questions the truthfulness of claims made, suggesting the brochure did not fully disclose factual details.
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