Promoting the car of the perpetual tomorrow
Washington critics argue the government risks taxpayer loss by propping GM and Chrysler with bailouts while pursuing a long term electric vehicle agenda. George Will notes the administration’s stance on GM leadership, bankruptcy threats, and the Volt strategy amid consumer shifts toward trucks and SUVs.
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Almanac highlights April 6 2009 history and birthdays
Today notes major historical events such as Richard the Lionheart’s death in 1199 and Napoleon’s 1814 abdication. It lists birth anniversaries for Lincoln Steffens Gerry Mulligan Billy Dee Williams Merle Haggard Barry Levinson John Paul Rudd Zach Braff and others with ages. It includes a quote about the sublime and ridiculous and facts on Elba sovereignty and Olympic records. The moon phase runs between April 2 and April 9.
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Taxpayers demand transparency on local spending
Letters from GLADYS ARCHIBALD and PATRICIA M BLAKELY urge open accounting of city and county funds via The Chronicle Telegram and online. Readers criticize hidden spending and call for monthly reports, accessible council member contacts, and voter awareness ahead of local elections.
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Ted Bansek
Chronicle-Telegram
Gladys Archibald Elyria
Humor writing can’t be taught says veteran columnist
A longtime columnist declines a university offer to teach humor writing, arguing the skill comes from instinct, not classes. He recalls outrageous past stunts, compares teaching to earning a frameable certificate, and notes humor resembles rhythm more than technique. He ends by inviting contact at distew2000@yahoo.com.
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Erma Bombeck
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Gregory Hines
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