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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1994
Page
1
Cesar Romero, known for suave romantic roles and later The Batman in the 1960s, has died at age 86. The brief obituary notes his decades of work in film and television and his place in Hollywood history.
Washington officials report rising welfare administrative costs outpace growth in beneficiaries. A draft inspector general review says federal spending on delivering food stamps, Medicaid, and AFDC climbed from about 3.4 to 4.9 billion annually as recipients grew from 53.3 to 62.5 million, with the federal share of payments increasing.
Frank Meliti, an anti homosexual rights activist, heads an initiative in Arizona to block laws granting protections to homosexuals. A 19 year old Marine in 1949 he witnessed a riot linked to a Communist Party rally in Westchester County. He recalls violence and now faces threats while campaigning.
Arizonans filed 37 initiative or referendum papers to place topics on next November’s ballot. Many wane or vanish while some secure ballot placement. Libertarian Gary Fallon notes citizen actions fill gaps when elected officials lag, and money often determines ballot success. The trend highlights public interest driving legislative attention.
Forbes magazine lists Washington DC as the worst in the nation for lawsuits, with high auto accident lawyer involvement and costly liability settlements. Rhode Island Massachusetts New Mexico and Nevada follow in the top five, while Arizona trails. The report notes high malpractice premiums and generous juries in Detroit compared with Phoenix.
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