Almanac notes for April 6 with births and historical facts
On April 6 1909 Robert Peary and his team were believed to reach the North Pole though journals later show the expedition was about 30 miles from the pole. Today's birthdays include Billy Dee Williams and Paul Rudd among others. The 19 medals by the United States at the first modern Olympics are noted.
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Beyoncé Cowboy Carter sparks debate on race and country
Karen Attiah argues Beyoncé uses country to push Black history and progress while facing backlash to Black feminist thought. The piece notes her chart history, artistic risks, and the broader fight over race and culture in America.
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Fort Worth
Bill Pickett
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters under 250 words with signatures full home address and phone for verification. Submission options include mail to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio fax 329-7282 or email letters chroniclet com for preferred delivery.
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Soft-on-crime leaders face another NYC police death
The piece laments a pattern of politically soft prosecutors failing to protect officers, citing NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller’s murder and widows like Stephanie Diller and Dominique Luzuriaga. It blames Governor Hochul, DA Alvin Bragg, and reform-backed agendas, noting similar issues in Los Angeles with George Gascon and funding ties to George Soros.
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Jonathan Diller
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Jason Rivera
New York
Kathy Hochul
Alvin Bragg
Bragg
Donald Trump
Los Angeles
George Gascon
Lefty
George Soros
Cal Thomas argues voters share blame for crime policy
The columnist denounces soft on crime prosecutors and elected officials who excuse criminals. He urges voters to back law and order candidates, predicting more widowhood and fatherlessness if reforms continue. He singles out Lee Zeldin and calls for replacing soft on crime leadership. Readers may email him.
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Cash fuels 2024 presidential campaigns as Biden leads
Biden raised 25 million at Radio City event with Clinton and Obama as Trump aims for 33 million at Mar-a-Lago gathering of top fundraisers. Biden holds a large cash edge with 71 million on hand versus Trump 33.5 million, while DNC and RNC totals shape the race's financial dynamics and messaging.
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