Almanac highlights and historic facts for today
Today marks the 352nd day of 2015 and the 87th day of autumn. Notable birthdays include Saki Ty Cobb Robert Moses Betty Grable Ossie Davis Keith Richards Steven Spielberg Ray Liotta Brad Pitt Steve Austin DMX Katie Holmes Christina Aguilera. The SCORE satellite used a 1958 tape system to relay Eisenhower’s Christmas message. In 1932 a blizzard forced the NFL title game to Chicago Stadium ending Bears 9 Spartans 0. Quote from Saki appears. 100 nuclear reactors supply ~20 percent of US electricity. Moon phase is first quarter on Dec 18.
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Cruz taps into voters anger in Iowa GOP race
Doyle McManus argues Ted Cruz mobilizes evangelical Christians and anti establishment voters to challenge Trump. Cruz earns Iowa support via Monmouth poll favoring him among caucus goers while national polls show him second to Trump. Endorsed by Bob Vander Plaats, Cruz pivots to populist right and touts tax cuts and hard line security.
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Startups slow growth drags productivity in U S study finds
A National Bureau of Economic Research report notes fewer startups and slower growth by surviving young firms since 2000, contributing to sluggish post 2010 productivity. The study cites Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, with authors from Federal Reserve, University of Maryland, and Census Bureau.
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Letters to The Chronicle Telegram Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram requests letters under 250 words for editorial pages and notes they may edit for brevity accuracy and taste. Signatures full home address and phone are required for verification and submission by mail fax or email.
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Trump and Obama leave nation awash in fear and politics
Trudy Rubin argues Americans seek steady leadership amid rising terror fears with Obama failing to calm the public and Trump not a safe alternative. A Times CBS poll shows 57 percent disapprove of Obama's terrorism policy while 64 percent doubt Trump’s presidency. The piece laments demagoguery and calls for a proven, reassuring leader.
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