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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1994
Page
1
Story on political action in college sports references Dream Boycott plans as coaches rally behind the protest. Inside coverage notes Mark Killian and political dynamics in Mesa. Phoenix Suns forward Cedric Ceballos enters an adult diversion program under a plea related to a concealed 9mm Glock incident in Tempe.
Gary Crosby endured years under his father Bing Crosby's shadow while seeking success. He endured pressure from fame and family tragedy as two brothers died by their own actions and another faced serious problems, yet he persisted to carve his own path and achieve success.
President Clinton agreed under political pressure to appoint a special counsel to investigate his 1980s real estate dealings with a controversial Arkansas businessman. Attorney General Janet Reno said she would name an independent investigator as soon as possible. The scope of the inquiry remained unclear.
The White House, denying wrongdoing by the Clintons, agreed to drop opposition to a special counsel over Whitewater rifts. George Stephanopoulos defended the decision, saying steps aim to restore faith in federal law enforcement even amid questions about factual justification. Democrats welcomed the reversal amid criticism of administration handling.
Detroit police say Tonya Harding's bodyguard Shawn Eckardt admitted to helping hire two hitmen to assault rival Nancy Kerrigan at the U S Figure Skating Championships in Detroit. The plan aimed to remove Kerrigan from competition to boost Harding's Olympic chances and potential $10 million in endorsements. Authorities say four people will be charged, including Harding's husband Jeff Gillooly and Eckardt, with two more unnamed hitmen from the Southwest.
AHCCCS enrollment in Arizona declined sharply after the state removed illegal aliens from the program and as the economy improved. Frank Lopez of AHCCCS notes the drop is puzzling and attributes part of the change to policy and economic factors, with legislators eyeing a recovering economy as a potential cause.
Two East Valley figures Wayne E. Legg and Webber Mackey face multicount indictments charging fraud attempted fraud theft and forgery in estate matters. Legg a former senior partner at a Mesa firm and Mackey a court appointed fiduciary are free on recognizance and set to appear January 25 in Maricopa County Superior Court.
California visitors savor coastal sights as migrating whales pass by near Ventura. Blue sharks, dolphins and sunfish are noted. Scottsdale charity Food for the Hungry earns Money magazine recognition for long term development work in the Third World. Tribune reports.
A 14 year old girl allegedly set a woman’s hair ablaze at the Mesa Junior High School pool after the woman refused to surrender a pay phone. Witnesses identified the assailant, who fled south on Horne. the victim will prosecute.
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