August 29 2019 highlights birthdays facts and history
August 29 2019 marks the 241st day of the year and the 70th of summer. It lists birthdays of John Locke to Liam Payne and notes Strom Thurmonds 1957 filibuster as the longest. It also cites a Locke quote and cites Katrina wind speed 175 mph and the phase moon between Aug 23 and Aug 30.
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John Locke
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr
Ingrid Bergman
Charlie Parker
Richard Attenborough
William Friedkin
John McCain
U.S
Elliott Gould
Joel Schumacher
GG Allin
Michael Jackson
Roy Oswalt
Lea Michele
Liam Payne
Strom Thurmond
Thurmond
Global pressure grows as Amazon fires spark sovereignty clash
Washington Post columnist weighs international response to Amazon fires in Brazil and neighboring countries. Bolsonaro resists aid while Macron and EU demand action amid climate crisis. Germany Norway France Ireland suspend funds and threaten trade moves.
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Washington
Amazon Rainforest
Brazil
Amazon
Jack
Jill
Macron
Bolsonaro
Trump
Germany
Norway
Amazon Fund
France
European Union
Ireland
Earth
Trump team missteps on public charge rule and Lazarus quip
The administration defines a public charge as anyone receiving public benefits like Medicaid or food stamps. Ken Cuccinelli suggested altering Emma Lazarus’s poem to fit a tougher stance, drawing sharp criticism over misreading American ethos and policy.
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Washington
Trump
U.S
United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Ken Cuccinell
Lazarus
Trump mishmash thwarts China stance and Israel defense
Marc Thiessen notes the Trump administration vacillates between strong policy aims and chaotic messaging. He cites calls to move production from China, potential use of the Emergency Powers Act, and Trump’s inflammatory Israel remarks that undercut pro Israel positions and moral credibility.
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Trump
China
Beijing
U.S
Trump National Economic Council
Larry Kudlow
Congress
Ilhan Omar
Minnesota
Rashida Tlaib
Michigan
Omar
Tlaib
Senate
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Israel
Chronicle-Telegram Letters Policy Summary
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor under 250 words and notes that longer submissions may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and phone number for verification with delivery options by mail fax or email to the Editorial Page Editor.
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Chronicle-Telegram
The
Elyria
Letters
Chroniclet.com
Showing up in grief how to support survivors of suicide
Connie Schultz offers guidance for friends and colleagues on supporting those affected by suicide. She urges naming the deceased, avoiding trite religious phrases, and simply showing up even without perfect words. She shares personal lessons from losing her brother and stresses honest, compassionate presence.
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Jesus
Connie Schultz
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