Almanac August 11 2016 Highlights
Almanac notes today including birthdays of David Atchison and Steve Wozniak, a fact about Mall of America born in 1992 costing 650 million with 50 million yearly tax impact, and Carl Lewis fourth Olympic gold in 1984. Also mentions Enid Blyton quote and Alcatraz internment figure of 1 545. Moon phase between Aug 10 and Aug 18.
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David Atchison
Enid Blyton
Alex Haley
Arlene Dahl
Steve Wozniak
Apple
Hulk Hogan
David Brooks
Viola Davis
Joe Rogan
Anna Gunn
Chris Hemsworth
Pablo Sandoval
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Mall of America
Bloomfield
Minnesota
Carl Lewis
Jesse Owens
Owens
Mistletoe Farm
Alcatraz
Newspapers fight for relevance in the digital age
Kathleen Parker highlights John Oliver's critique of the newspaper industry and the reliance of other media on newspapers for content. She cites Marty Baron and the Spotlight story, notes layoffs and revenue challenges, and quips about readers preferring puppies over news.
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Washington
HBO
John Oliver
Oliver
Fox
Marty Baron
The
Washington Post
Boston Globe
Baron
Sam Zell
Tribune Company
Orlando Sentinel
GOP leaders urged to rebuke Trump after gun reference
Martin Schramm argues that Donald Trump suggested violent action against Hillary Clinton and that GOP leaders including Paul Ryan Mitch McConnell and Reince Priebus must dump him. The piece cites reactions from Joe Scarborough and others and condemns the remark as dangerous and unfit for the party.
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Donald Trump
Trump
House
Paul Ryan
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Republican National Committee
Reince Priebus
Wilmington
North Carolina
Hillary Clinton
U.S
Hillary
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
James Brady
Gabrielle Giffords
National Rifle Association
CIA
Michael Hayden
Secret Service
Joe Scarborough
U.S. House
North Florida Panhandle
MSNBC
Scarborough
Washington Post
Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full address and phone number for verification with mailing fax or email options provided.
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Chronicle-Telegram
When Trump spreads hate, children listen
Connie Schultz argues that inflammatory rhetoric by Donald Trump harms children and fuels fear among young listeners. The column urges parents and leaders to counter hate, discuss violence, and protect vulnerable youths from political divisiveness.
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