Almanag Highlights and Notable Birthdays for April 12
The item lists today’s notable birthdays from Henry Clay to Claire Danes and recalls Franklin D. Roosevelt’s long standing standing in Greatness polls while Eleanor Roosevelt outpaced him in approval. It also notes the 1981 NFL draft pick Lawrence Taylor by the New York Giants and includes a brief quote from Beverly Cleary. The section ends with the May 6 primary letters deadline and submission guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram readers.
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Henry Clay
Lily Pons
Beverly Cleary
Herbie Hancock
Ed O’neill
Tom Clancy
David Letterman
Scott Turow
Jon Krakauer
Andy Garcia
Vince Gill
Claire Danes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Zogby International
Eleanor Roosevelt
New York Giants
University of North Carolina
Lawrence Taylor
NFL
Deleveraging Ends and U.S. Economy Gains Steam
Washington analysis says deleveraging is largely finished across households banks and major corporations lowering debt service and boosting balance sheets. Meg an Stanley citing Fed data shows mortgage debt decline fuels lower debt payments and stronger cash flow with nonfinancial firms refinancing at low rates. A potential virtuous cycle could lift growth to about 3 percent but some fear a false dawn given changed consumer behaviors after the crisis. Robert Samuelson notes labor earnings fell sharply across all groups with steep losses for the lowest and top 1 percent alike.
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Washington
America
Megan Stanley
Federal Reserve
U.S
Morgan Stanley
Rush Limbaugh defends Colbert hire as heartland humor clash
Kathleen Parker notes Rush Limbaugh disputes CBS choice of Stephen Colbert to host the Late Show. He argues the move redefines comedy and targets the heartland. Parker highlights Colbert’s background, satire style, and potential as a Carson-era fit, while defending American humor against censorship claims.
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Washington
Stephen Colbert
David Letterman
CBS
America
Heartland
Palm Beach
Rush Limbaugh
Colbert
Ching-Chong Ding-Dong Foundation
Washington Redskins
American Foundation
Dan Snyder
Redskins
Murgatroyd
Snagglepuss
Rush
Carson
Letterman
Bill O'Reilly
O’reilly
Comedy Central
Lad
Charleston
S.C
Johnny Carson
Green Room
Bill Cosby
Limbaugh
Kerry Says U S May Reevaluate Role in Middle East Talks
Cal Thomas reports that after failure to move the Israel Palestinian peace process forward Secretary of State Kerry says the United States will reevaluate its role. The piece cites Palestinian leadership goals including the destruction of Israel and a two state or one state path with contentious views on Jerusalem and the right of return. It references MEMRI and Abbas remarks about Jerusalem and Palestinian refugees.
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Israel
John Kerry
United States
Middle East
Kerry
Israe
Jonathan Pollard
America
Abbas
Memri
Abu Mazen
Jerusalem
Palestine
East Jerusalem
Obama
Where to donate clothes and impact in Lorain County
The piece contrasts global donation boxes with local Goodwill Lorain County operations. It explains local pickup by seven Goodwill drivers, store sorting, and warehouse bale processes leading to resale or recycling. Proceeds fund 160 local employees and job training, aiding 245 residents who found work last year and boosting $3.5 million to the economy. Steve Greenwell leads Goodwill Lorain County.
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Goodwill
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