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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1994
Page
13
Governor Symington notes possible special session on child welfare and education reform as talks with several states falter. A revised Success by Six bill and a scaled back preschool program proposal face uncertain votes in a session unlikely without broad Republican support and Senate acceptance.
Donor links from county supervisors race raise questions as Linda Raches seeks the 1st District GOP nomination. Contributions total about 93 000 for Linda’s campaign, with 30 000 linked to interests her husband Tom Raches may rule on. Noting residents and a broadcaster seek zoning relief, while flood plain issues and gun interests loom.
Governor Fife Symington warns Phoenix faces trouble amid a growing crisis and hints at mobilizing gang patrols if lawmakers commit to a sensitive unity plan. He calls for broad support and decisive action to stabilize the city.
The city requests 42 National Guard personnel and 24 DPS officers to patrol hotspots and back up police after a 4 year old girl was shot in her south Phoenix home. Mayor Williams submitted the request to the governor with nearly 2.8 million dollars for summer programs and police help. state officials plan a preliminary review early next week after talks with department heads.
Tempe City Hall hosts two stray kittens named George and Samantha in a filing cabinet box as staff seek a permanent home. City officials tried public and private rescues with little luck. An Arizona Humane Society handout warns of rapid cat population growth if breeding continues.
Federal officials say 28 states lack helmet laws and will lose highway construction funds to safety programs. Arizona, without a helmet law since 1976, faces about 2.1 million dollars redirected to education or Governor's Office programs if the money cannot be used for roads.
Nearly 70 Valley residents march by U S Rep Sam Coppersmiths Tempe office to oppose a bill banning assault weapons including AK 47 and MAC 10 pistols. Supporters say criminals need targeting not guns. Protesters also rallied outside peers offices.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 2.8 million settlement for four men who claimed coerced confessions in the 1991 Wat Premkunaram temple murders near Phoenix. Plaintiffs Leo Bruce Dante Parker Victor Zarate Mark Nunez and Romelia Duarte from a Tucson barrio were represented by county and law officers in the suit against the county former Sheriff Tom Agnos and County Attorney Richard Romley among others.
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