Billionaire Mayors and the New York Political Turf
Washington Post columnist George Will surveys New York’s power players. Michael Bloomberg, 25th richest American, has shaped term limits and policy shifts while rival John Catsimatidis, a Greece-born self-made magnate, contemplates a 2010 bid, leveraging immigrant streets and city infrastructure to appeal to voters.
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Almanac highlights and history notes for 2008
Today marks day 350 of 2008 and the 85th day of autumn with notable historic events. Bill of Rights took effect after Virginia ratified. Gone with the Wind premiered in Atlanta. Canada adopted its maple leaf flag. Iraqi election turnout exceeded 70 percent. J Paul Getty is a born notable.
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Critics warn of risky loans and Dodd leadership
A letter to the editor blasts the Clinton era push for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan practices, mocks Sen. Christopher Dodd and his Banking Committee role, and questions GOP calls for banking reform amid alleged egregious misbehavior and a looming crisis.
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Auto workers rally for national support and job security
Retiree dinner stories reveal the toll of auto industry work, while Bret Scott of Vermilion urges protectionist steps, tax on imports, and keeping vehicle production in American plants. He argues for unity to defend American car makers and veterans.
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Ken Mink Returns to College Basketball at 73
Ken Mink, once expelled from Lees College in 1956 after a prank he denies, resumes basketball at Roane State Community College in Harriman Tennessee. The 73 year old guard, now 6 feet tall, has seen limited minutes but scored a few points, inspiring older players to chase athletic dreams.
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D L Stewart Ponders Late Life Athletic Dreams
In a candid reflection D L Stewart recounts a doctor’s note lowering his height to five foot eleven and a half, explains aging shrinkage, and details stubbornly pursuing athletic glory through unlikely aims like a college varsity shuffleboard team while balancing past sports misgivings and current tennis play. He invites contact via distewart at coxohio.com.
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