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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1994
Page
8
County leaders push a $240 million stadium plan with Jerry Colangelo, but worries rise over possible future costs and lack of written protections. Supervisors debate whether to approve a memo of understanding or a detailed contract, urging a full public check before signing.
The Iran Contra final report shows Reagan aides defied Congress and Bush lied about knowledge. It warns of an out of control administration and urges outrage over abuses of power, with Oliver North rallying public support while prosecutions stall.
The text recounts Bobby Ray Inman withdrawing as secretary of defense nominee after media attacks led by William Safire and Anthony Lewis. It notes public reaction, calls it an era of New McCarthyism, and contrasts media scrutiny with earlier political traditions. The piece references a Rose Garden appearance and broader commentary on journalism's impact on public figures.
Ellen Goodman reflects on how instant analysis, personal attacks, and public figures like Bobby Ray Inman face hit and run journalism. She argues fairness in criticism, notes Inman’s anger at gay-questions remarks, and asserts he proved unequal to his duties while defending media accountability.
A Mesa community Deacon praises the Mesa Arts Center for bridging diverse cultures through programs like Concerts Under the Stars and Sounds of Thanksgiving. He commends Nancy Wolters and staff, noting their role in uniting ethnic groups and fostering positive civic energy, recommending the Governors Award for the Arts.
A Mesa resident vents at a city landfill sign offering one free trash load per month while finding the process opaque. Frustration grows over high limb disposal costs and a claimed barrier to speaking with supervisors. The letter targets City Council, Councilman Hawker, and recalls advocate Kirby Allan, urging drastic reform.
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