Almanac April 4 2015 notable facts and birthdays
Almanac for Saturday April 4 2015 notes the 94th day of 2015 and spring day 16. It lists birthdays such as Tris Speaker Robert Sherwood Muddy Waters Marguerite Duras Maya Angelou and Heath Ledger among others. It also recalls the Beatles chart feat on this date in 1964 and Wayne Gretzky’s 212 point season in 1982. A full moon is noted for April 4.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor limited to 250 words and subject to editing for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification by mail fax or email using the editorial page contact details.
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Hate on the Menu: Law Sparks Backlash Over Religious Freedom
In the wake of Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act critics warn it enables discrimination against LGBT people. Gov. Pence defends the measure while opponents push for repeal. Corporate pressure from Wal-Mart, the NCAA, Apple, and public figures spurs reconsideration in Indiana and Arkansas.
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Wine Acolytes Question the Rites of Drinking and Parenting
Kathleen Parker reflects on quitting alcohol during Lent, the social rituals of wine, and how parents model drinking for children. She links personal history to a Washington Post parenting column and a MADD led study urging early talks with kids about alcohol, noting April 21 as talk-to-kids-about-drinking day.
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Indiana culture war debate reshapes state politics
The Indiana Religious Freedom law stirs national controversy as Gov. Pence defends it against claims it targets gays while media and activists frame it as a broader religious liberty clash. Editorial voices warn of political theater and potential damage to Republicans. Miley Cyrus to skip Indiana rumored to improve moral climate.
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Schwarzenegger Calls Indiana Law Bad for GOP Future
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger argues the Indiana religious freedom law harms the GOP, urging an inclusive, solutions oriented party. He cites infrastructure, education, and air pollution as priorities while noting polls show young voters and big business oppose divisive laws.
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