11 Mar 1994
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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1994
Page
1
Letter writer argues that disarming citizens makes honest Americans easier prey to violent criminals, urging a stance against anti firearm restrictions. The column appears in the A8 section as four letters responding to crime policy.
Health officials in Arizona report a flood of calls from parents after a health department alert about imported leaded crayons following the lead poisoning of an 11 month old Phoenix boy who chewed them. Cecile Fowler said extra staff were needed to handle the nonstop inquiries as anxious families recalled crayons in use for months. Laura Mikkelson, among those calling, said the crayons matched ones she owned and feared hidden lead risks.
After state officials warned of Africanized killer bees, Mesa and Tempe firefighters reported four bee sightings on Thursday. A swarm chased a city worker into a truck and a cat was reportedly attacked. none of the incidents were life threatening. The department logged 16 Mesa bee sightings this year.
Tempe officials terminate Deputy City Manager Jim Piper after a personal $170,000 loan to former City Court Judge Stephen Mirretti amid a court probe into possible misuse of funds. Piper, earning $99,262 annually, was placed on administrative leave pending a 90 day termination.
A baby kangaroo in a petting zoo at the Chand Ontich Festival struck its head on a tent pole after leaping into a support, dying from the accident. Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm workers declined to identify the animal or discuss details, citing the festival's opening and a desire to avoid negative attention.
A brief feature notes a crowd of around 200000 people gathered for a dramatic ostrich riding spectacle reported on page B4 with playful local tone and vivid crowd description.
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