February 17 2017 Birthdays and historical notes
Reader calendar notes include a list of notable birthdays such as Hans Morgenthau Red Barber Hal Holbrook and Michael Jordan with dates uncertain. Also mentions Joe DiMaggio enlisting in 1943 and discharge in 1945. A political quote from Hans Morgenthau and a brief moon phase reference are included.
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Hans Morgenthau
Red Barber
Hal Holbrook
Jim Brown
Rene Fusso
Lou Diamond Philips
Lary the Cable Guy
Michael Jordan
Michael Bay
Fimmaker Bille
Joe Armstrong
Joseph
Leaks and Trump clash over Russia talks and biosphere of leaks
Washington security adviser resigns amid leaks as White House aides splinter. The piece traces leak types from positive to whistleblower, cites Flynn's conversations with Russia, Pence and Spicer denials, and outlines potential investigations, pointing to ongoing leaks shaping Washington politics and national security.
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Russia
White House
Trump
Ship of State
James Reston
The
New York Times
Flynn
Pence
Spicer
Michael Flynn
Obama
U.S
Hillary Clinton
David Ignatius
Washington Post
Mike Pence
Sean Spicer
Justice Department
Post
Washington
Nixon
Deep Throat
Mark Felt
Bureau
Possible revival of the Trans-Pacific Partnership amid U.S. pullout
A Peterson Institute study argues TPP could return with new terms, highlighting Senate and House support and backing from Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. It notes China would gain influence if the United States withdraws, while U.S. exports might benefit from a revived pact. The article cautions no current move by the Trump administration to revisit TPP.
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Washington
Donald Trump
TPP
Trump
United States
Pacific Rim
Japan
Mexico
America
Peterson Institute For International Economics
Jeffrey Schott
Capitol Hill
Schott
U.S
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Kevin Brady
Singapore
Australia
New Zealand
China
USS
Farm and Industry Association
Hell
Congress
Readers urged to submit brief letters to editor
The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor, noting edits for brevity accuracy and taste. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and must include signature full home address and telephone number for verification.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Flynn firing signals only partial restraint for Trump
The firing of Michael Flynn shows chaos remains in the Trump White House. The piece argues Flynn’s removal exposes ongoing mismanagement, impulsive foreign policy moves, and leaks that keep undermining President Trump. It notes Flynn’s ties to Russia, the chaos in NSC meetings, and the ongoing risk to U.S. policy amid a volatile administration. The analysis cites Pence, Bannon, and Trump’s tweeting habits as factors sustaining the turmoil.
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Iran
National Security Council
Trump
White House
Stephen K. Bannon
Reince Priebus
Flynn
Hillary Clinton
Defense Intelligence Agency
Barack Obama
New York Times
Council
China
Beijing
Kremlin
Pence
Moscow
Putin
ISIS
Flynnis
Ivanka
NSC
Bannon
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