11 May 1994
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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1994
Page
1
The Mesa Unified School District plans a combined $10.5 million salary increase for employees next year. In a separate moment Archbishop Desmond Tutu greeted Nelson Mandela after Mandela was sworn in as president Tuesday. Scrabble players tidy up after a chaotic match with a few tense moments.
As the 50th anniversary of D Day approaches, memories of the invasion unfold. The narrative reflects on the buildup in Europe and its significance, noting how the operation marked a turning point toward the end of World War II.
Scott Borden reports 300 Suns fans will fly from Phoenix with 30 reporters to Houston for Game 2 of the Western Conference playoff series. Rockets ticket sales left 360 tickets unsold after Game 1 at the Summit.
Schedule item notes a 6 30 p m radio broadcast on TNT Channel 45 and KTAR 620 AM The Summit with unspecified program details.
President Clinton weighs Bruce Babbitt as his nominee to the Supreme Court despite objections. White House aides say Babbitt could face scrutiny, with Clinton signaling satisfaction as he narrows his finalist list after briefings with senators.
Governor Fife Symington declared Arizona is in a war on gangs and announced a $5 million plan to bolster a statewide anti gang program. He predicted that within two years gangs could be crippled, led by the Gang Team Enforcement Mission task force known as GITEM. The initiative targets Phoenix and expands to Scottsdale and other communities.
The Associated Press notes the Federal Reserve’s ongoing rate increases have chilled the economy. Since early February, 30-year fixed mortgage rates rose over 2 percentage points to just under 9 percent, affecting borrowers and lenders nationwide. Bank Rate Monitor, based in Palm, surveys the top lenders to gauge the impact on borrowing costs and consumer finance.
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