04 Dec 1993
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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1993
Page
1
FBI said a palm print matching a kidnapping suspect was found in Polly Klaas’s bedroom. Klaas remains missing as authorities pursue leads and verify the print’s linkage to the case.
A county debate reveals reluctance to raise taxes to fund child safety programs, highlighting conflicting views among officials on prioritizing funding. Leaders cite budget constraints while proponents warn of growing safety risks for residents’ children.
Tribune writer Charlene Thompson, 57, was abducted while scavenging for cardboard behind a Mesa drugstore. She spent about seven hours trapped in a car trunk before prying a light opening with an iron bar and attracting attention. She returned home bruised but alive, describing how she beat the car to gain救援.
December in the Valley sees numerous robberies near ATMs as Glendale and Phoenix police report nearly a dozen armed ATM robberies this season. A Mesa woman was attacked near a machine, while Tempe police urge residents to stay alert when using ATMs.
Mountain View defeated Mesa 20 to 6 at Westwood High School Brimhall Field as overflow crowds packed stands and fence lines. Students pressed aisles, and police worked to clear routes while rivals argued over viewing positions and ticket demand.
A federal study by EPA and Pacific Institute predicts 2 to 4 C warming in the Colorado River Basin causing dramatic hydroelectric reductions, severe water shortages in Arizona cities, crop damage in Southern California and northern Mexico, and habitat loss from Colorado to the border. Skeptics note uncertainty in climate models.
The Tribune notes festive desert scenes with warm color, festive cider, and outdoor events. Readers glimpse holiday charm from Valley to state towns with parades, lights, and Santa activities reaching distant neighbors by train.
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