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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1994
Page
1
Charles Barkley erupted for 56 points against Golden State in Phoenix's previous win, then sat out a round of golf Thursday due to a back ache as the Suns returned home.
Opinion writer Richard S. Morrison urges readers to educate themselves about AIDS before it harms family members. He warns that the threat is real and stresses personal responsibility to prevent transmission affecting children, siblings, or cousins.
Lawmakers narrowly approve a measure banning assault weapons by a 216-214 vote. Representative Andrew Jacobs Jr. of Indiana backs the ban without last minute pressure, stating he spoke to no one and left the floor promptly. The vote follows violent crime concerns and broad public support for restricting access.
A damaged report recalls Salt River rapid known as Quartzite Falls, once deadly and infamous for its powerful drop between the Salt River and Roosevelt Lake. Local boatman Rich Peace notes fear among boaters as crews remember the treacherous ledge and the dangers posed by the rapid.
A Mesa police officer, Brian K. Dodge, was indicted by the Maricopa County grand jury on a charge tied to an incident last month. The indictment was returned Thursday afternoon and unsealed after Dodge was served with a summons to appear. Officers responding to a reported attempted stabbing at about 9 30 p.m. stopped Terrones at the scene.
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, a Clinton nominee, rejoined the president’s short list as the best positioned of three judges. Reporters note potential cronyism accusations while Clinton says he should not be penalized for Arkansas ties. Federal judges Jose Cabranes and Antron Kearse are also on the broader list.
An aide for Coppersmith identifies a candidate running for the U.S. Senate seat, naming the competitor in preparation for the upcoming election.
Officials spar over franked mail use for outreach and feedback. Coppersmith defends the practice as a key information channel while opponents question its influence in shaping constituent opinion and campaign messaging.
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