Aftermath of temple murders lessons learned in Arizona case
Nine life terms for Johnathan Doody in the Wat Premkunaram temple killings prompt reflection on child violence. Co-defendant Alessandro Garcia avoided death by plea, admitting Doody as triggerman in the Aug 9 1991 attack. The case exposes law enforcement missteps, calls for reforms, and urges parental and community roles to curb youth violence.
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Gregory Martin
Agua Fria High School
Tucson
Maricopa County
Sheriff’s Office
Mesa urged to pursue light industry for jobs growth
Mesa's economic groups urge the City Council to adopt an aggressive light industrial policy to boost payroll, industrial supply, and retail dollars. They note Mesa has 14 percent of the Valley population but only 9 percent of its employment, while zoning shifts favor housing over industry near Falcon Field and Williams Gateway. The plan calls for identifying industrial land along the Superstition Freeway and around Falcon Field, resisting residential pressures, and supporting Megacorp's push to attract industry.
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Mesa
Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Valley
Falcon Field
Williams Gateway Airport
Salt River land ownership murky raises US debate
A reader challenges state land notices questioning Salt River title held since the 1920s. They cite historic declarations of navigability and argue private landowners bear no burden for possible legislator or state errors, noting farms, ranches, businesses, parks and an airport along the Salt River corridor.
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United States of America
State Land Department
Arizona
Arizona Center For Law
Sandy Bahr
the Tribune
Our Right To Vote Against Stadium Plans
A.D. Miller of Mesa laments that few officials dictate stadium proposals, urging the public to exercise voting rights to reclaim self government and ensure representatives carry out the people's wishes rather than imposing theirs.
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A.D. Miller
Mesa
Peale Positive Thinking Criticized By Critics and Experts
Tribune religion editor Lawn Griffiths praises positive thinking but mental health experts warn of dangers. Psychologists like Albert Ellis and Robert Murphy argue Peale’s methods rely on self hypnosis, erode self reliance, and distort religion. Critics say the book misleads readers and the author uses titles without credentials.
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Lawn Griffiths
Norman Vincent Peale
Peale
Albert Ellis
Ellis
Cove
Hill
Robert Murphy
Nation
Mr. Peale
Murphy
Griffiths
McCain Kerry Amendment Lifts Vietnam Trade Embargo
The 62 to 38 Senate vote backed a McCain Kerry amendment urging Clinton to lift the Vietnam embargo. It frames the move as boosting Communist Vietnam politically while arguing many POWs MIA or remains have not been returned. Col. Earl P. Hopper, Task Force Omega Inc., Glendale.
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Paris
North Vietnam
Vietnam
U.S. Senate
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John Kerry
U.S
Senate
Clinton
Washington
Earl P. Hopper
Omega Inc
Glendale
Public health letter urges staying home when ill
Philip R. Brown argues the public has a right to avoid health risk in businesses while noting workers also deserve protection. The writer cites flu and sick children entering offices and urges those with cold or flu symptoms to stay home. The Tribune invites readable signed letters with full contact details.
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Philip R. Brown
Mr. Brown
Tribune seeks readers for Mesa election issues board
The Mesa Tribune invites residents to rate Mesa City Primary candidates by joining the Readers Issues Board. Send a one page letter by Feb 17 to TRIB City Election The Mesa Tribune 120 W First Ave Mesa AZ 85210. In person or fax by Feb 18 deadline. call Lynn Dalbey with questions.
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