Notable Births and Facts for August Ninth
On August ninth 2019 the day marks the 221st day of the year and the 50th of summer. Notable birthdays include Gillian Anderson who turns 51, plus John Dryden Bob Cousy Rod Laver Sam Elliott Whitney Houston Brett Hull Hoda Kotb Deion Sanders Anna Kendrick and Eric Bana. Henry Stimson influenced wartime targeting with Kyoto removal. Jesse Owens earned his fourth Olympic gold on this date in 1936. Moon phase is between first quarter and full.
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Chronicle Telegram Letters to Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification and submit by mail fax or email to the Editorial Page Editor.
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Public polls show broad support for gun control across parties
A Morning Consult Politico survey finds seven in ten voters support an assault weapons ban and other reforms such as high capacity mag limits and 21 age purchase, amid El Paso and Dayton mass shootings. Republicans split, with many women backing bans while GOP leaders face rising pressure from NRA allies and rising Democratic momentum ahead of 2020.
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U S trade with China strains under tariff clash
The piece argues the U S China tariff fight has grown beyond a simple trade dispute toward a broader economic confrontation. It discusses 10 percent tariffs on 300 billion in Chinese goods and 25 percent tariffs on 250 billion, currency moves by China, and doubts about renewed negotiations and potential global economic risks.
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Doctors Should Report Mentally Ill People
A call to inform authorities about patients with serious mental illness to restrict firearm access. The argument cites HIPAA restrictions and suggests doctors report such individuals to prevent gun purchases via background checks.
Letter urging HIPAA change to require mental health notifications
Tim J. Kader of LaGrange argues letters to the editor that HIPAA does not force doctors to inform law enforcement about at risk patients and calls for mandatory FBI notification in NICS checks to block firearm sales. He urges notifying the FBI during treatment and again after recovery.
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Calling Trump Racist Is Not A Solution
Gary Abernathy argues that labeling Trump opponents as racist harms dialogue and that White conservatives still face systemic inequality. He urges empathy, condemns white supremacy, and cautions against broad racist accusations that alienate Trump supporters.
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