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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1994
Page
14
A Harris Poll of 1,255 adults conducted April 4-7 shows a 3 percent rise in a risky behavior, with 26 percent now smoking cigarettes and little change in front-seat belt usage. Black and Hispanic groups report higher overweight rates than whites, and older adults show higher overweight prevalence.
FTC notes the 0 and in tar and nicotine labeling have misled consumers. Since 1971 tests printed in ads, low tar cigarettes dominate about 60 percent of U S sales. Gal lip polls show smokers equate light labels with lower harm, though tests by tobacco labs under FTC supervision do not reflect actual human intake.
A nationwide survey finds 91 percent of Americans believe cigarettes are addictive and distrust tobacco industry health claims. FTC tests using machine puffing face criticism from experts who say real smokers alter puffing, diluting tar and nicotine measurements.
Denver mayor weighs postponing indefinitely the opening of Denver International Airport after a three day test of the computerized baggage system failed to complete. United and Continental Airlines urged delaying the May opening as technicians fix jams in the 21 miles of rail and 4,000 rail cars controlled by computers.
Wildlife officials fatally shot a mountain lion suspected of killing Barbara Schoener during a jog on a trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area west of Sacramento. The 40 year old woman was mauled on April 23 and found the next day, ending a week long hunt that left the park closed. The state Fish and Game said the cat matched bite marks and remained a threat as authorities continued the hunt nearby.
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