Almanac August 5 2017 highlights and birthdays
On this date in 2017 the almanac notes birthdays of Guy de Maupassant Joseph Merrick John Huston Neil Armstrong and others. It recalls Marilyn Monroe’s name change and Pete Rose breaking NL singles record in 1979. The quote by Maupassant and Houdini’s 1926 coffin escape are included with moon phase data.
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Guy de Maupassant
Joseph Merrick
the Elephant Man
John Huston
Neil Armstrong
Herb Brooks
Loni Anderson
David Baldacci
Patrick Ewing
Adam Yauch
Lolo Jones
Norma Jeane Baker
Marilyn Monroe
Pete Rose
Phillies
Harry Houdini
Houdini
Poll numbers show Trump base growing restless
Eugene Robinson analyzes polling that hints at waning patience among Trump's supporters. He notes 36 percent approval and a 46 percent vote share in recent elections, then weighs base loyalty, regional divides, and how Trump’s rhetoric and actions may erode backing if his central promises fail.
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Washington
Trump
Hillary Clinton
Gallup
America
West Virginia
Silicon Valley
Hollywood
Upper West Side
Russia
Congress
Moscow
Rasmussen
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor under 250 words. Submissions may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone for verification. Mailing address fax number and email options are provided.
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Reagan Star Wars concept guides Trump's foreign policy
The article links Donald Trump's post election remarks and North Korea Iran Venezuela policy to Ronald Reagan's Star Wars defense plan. It notes Trump praising Mattis as defense secretary and argues a strong missile defense deters adversaries, citing THAAD and ground based intercept tests as evidence.
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Donald Trump
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Trump
James Mattis
ISIS
North Korea
Iran
Russia
Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro
America
U.S
Dr. Strangelove
Ronald Reagan
Defense Department
U.S. Missile Defense Agency
Reagan
Oval Office
Reagan era deterrence and nuclear defense framed
The text cites Ronald Reagan urging deterrence and a phased long term effort to cut the threat of strategic missiles, including plans to begin research to eliminate nuclear weapons. It discusses a Trump style push to boost THAAD and space based defenses, arguing weakness invites aggression and urging a credible missile shield.
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United States
Reagan
Trump
Oval Office
North Korea
Iran
America
Tehran
Pyongyang
Grand jury milestone in Mueller probe discussed by Rubin
Jennifer Rubin notes the Washington DC grand jury marks a major step in the Mueller investigation with witnesses under oath and potential leaks. She cautions about obstruction, perjury risks, and the president's possible testimony while acknowledging no indictments yet.
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Washington
Robert S. Mueller III
Trump Team
James B. Comey
FBI
Congress
Starbucks
Mueller
Trump
Monica Lewinsky
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Lester Holt
Russia
Comey
Justice Department
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