Almanac items for April 8 2017 and notable anniversaries
On April 8 2017 the almanac marks the 98th day of 2017 and the 20th day of spring. It lists today’s birthdays including Mary Pickford Sonja Henie Betty Ford Shecky Greene Kofi Annan Gary Carter Robin Wright Patricia Arquette Katee Sackhoff and notes Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovered superconductivity on this date in 1911. It recalls Frank Robinson’s 1975 debut as MLB’s first Black manager and a homer in his first at bat. It quotes Kofi Annan and notes Hank Aaron’s 755 career homers. The moon phase is between first quarter and full.
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Mary Pickford
Sonja Henie
Betty Ford
Shecky Greene
Kofi Annan
Gary Carter
Robin Wright
Patricia Arquette
Katee Sackhoff
Heike Kamerlingh Onnes
Frank Robinson
Cleveland Indians
Robinson
Guidelines for May 2 Primary Election Letters
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor about the May 2 primary. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, April 21. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and include signature, full address, and a phone number for verification.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Letters
Chroniclet.com
Trump’s blame game grows as he cites others for messes
President Trump repeats claims that he inherited problems from Obama and others, blaming the administration, Democrats, media, and various entities for Syria actions, healthcare failures, travel bans, Russia inquiries, and more. Analysts note a persistent pattern of shifting accountability.
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Washington
Trump
Jordan
Abdullah II
Obama
Syria
Assad
Iran
Middle East
North Korea
George W. Bush
House Freedom Caucus
The
Heritage Foundation
Club For Growth
Paul Ryan
Yemen
Delta Air Lines
Senator Schumer
Michael Flynn
Hillary Clinton
Russia
Nazi Germany
Trump Tower
Fox News
Prudence of avoiding alone- with-women rule discussed
The piece reflects on the Billy Graham Rule as a standard to avoid being alone with women, citing Pence and Graham. It frames the rule as a reputation safeguard, not prudishness, and recalls Graham’s practice of never being with a woman without his wife present. It argues for maintaining this standard despite changing cultural norms.
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Bill Clinton
Paula Jones
Mike Pence
Billy Graham
Pence
Graham
National Press Club
Washington, D.C
Pence lifestyle as a moral benchmark draws mixed Washington reaction
Cal Thomas argues Mike Pence’s marital standards shield reputation and counter claims that such conduct harms women. He recalls Pence’s 2002 remark amid the Condit Levy scandal and notes Pence’s staff and allies defend the approach while critics say it limits progress. Readers may email feedback.
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Washington Post
Congress
Gary Condit
Condit
Chandra Levy
Marc Lotter
Judy
US must limit civilian deaths in airstrikes amid Mosul toll
Nick McDowell reports on US air campaign rules of engagement and the noncombatant cutoff value NCW used to estimate civilian casualties in Iraq and Syria. The piece cites strikes near Mosul and Raqqah, raising questions about ethics, policy, and civilian life in conflict zones.
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Mosul
Raqqah
Afghanistan
Iraq
Syria
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Baghdad
U.S. Army
Steve Warren
NCW
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Associated Press
Islamic State Group
Coalition
Trump
Airways
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Nordstrom
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