Reader weighs in on self defense and weight loss questions
A reader challenges Ann Landers on whether it is ever acceptable for a man to hit a woman. The column discusses court picks and weighs potential causes behind unintentional weight loss as readers seek guidance on personal safety and health topics.
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Teacher Attacked in Mesa Junior High Classroom After School
A Mesa Junior High School teacher was attacked after school Thursday in a classroom at 828 E Broadway Road. The assailant threatened her with a weapon, but fled after another teacher and nearby staff intervened, with police searching for the suspect.
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Mountain View High School
New Orleans Sequential Homicide Sign Seeks Answers
A win-dow sign in the French Quarter bar offers a stark display of rising murders. The sign links New Orleans to a troubling national ranking as crime data from 1994 shows a surge in homicides that has drawn attention to the city’s crime rate and public safety concerns.
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Teen guilty in taxi, pizza driver murders
At 16, David Scott Hunt faces likely life in prison after jurors found him guilty of first degree murder in the 1992 slayings of Linda Reynolds and David Lacey. Hunt also faces additional prison time for armed robbery kidnapping theft and sexual assault. Co defendant Chad Lee, 21, has a May 20 pre sentence hearing and could receive life or death.
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Phoenix
Linda Reynolds
David Lacey
al Fenzel
Maricopa County
Congress bans violence at abortion clinics amid protests
Congress approves a bill banning violence and threats against abortion clinics after a decade of clashes. The Senate passed 69 to 30 and the House 241 to 174, with supporters citing more than 1000 violent acts since 1977, including bombings and a death, while opponents say such acts are rare. President Clinton expected to sign.
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Dianne Feinstein
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David Gunn
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Poll Finds Small Share Believe Friday the 13th Jinxed Day
Tribune writer Carolyn Huffman reports a 1990 Gallup poll showing about 9 percent of Americans think Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. The belief is rare but can influence some people's behavior and superstitions.
Fragmented Readable Fragments From A Chaotic Note
A jumble of phrases mentions Friday beliefs and superstitions from different places. It references washing clothes on Friday, trimming nails to prevent toothaches, and Friday the 13th wedding scheduling. Names and places appear in a garbled manner without a clear event.
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