Almanac item highlights birthdays and historical facts
Today notes birthdays of Jedediah Smith Carl Sandburg Kahlil Gibran Danny Thomas Loretta Young and others and lists Franklin D Roosevelt four freedoms goal. It also cites Carl Sandburg quote about happiness a 1843 Morse telegraph funding amount of 30000 dollars and the moon phase between January 3 last quarter and January 11 new.
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Loretta Young
Lou Holtz
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Howie Long
John Singleton
Norman Reedus
Eddie Redmayne
Kate McKinnon
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Congress
Samuel F.B. Morse
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Harvard president Claudine Gay driven from office amid right wing pressure
Claudine Gay, the first Black Harvard president, was forced out after a conservative campaign led by Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk and allies. With Senate and House scrutiny highlighted, Gay faced a cited misstep over a Jewish genocide comment and plagiarism claims amplified by Christopher Rufo and Bill Ackman, framing her tenure as a battleground in a wider assault on DEI and public trust.
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Claudine Gay
Charlie Kirk
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Christopher Rufo
Harvard
Bill Ackman
America
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Ackman
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New York Times
Chronicle-Telegram Letter Guidelines and Submission Details
The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor under 250 words. Include signature, full home address and phone number for verification. Submissions by mail fax or email to the Editorial Page Editor at the Elyria Ohio paper.
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Elite universities and their biblical foundations discussed
The piece argues Harvard Yale Princeton Dartmouth and others built on biblical truth captions, laments modern secularism and claims current leaders like Claudine Gay reflect a flawed education system. It asserts founding mottos and religious aims shaped early education, warning of erosion of truth mind and spirit.
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Cal Thomas critiques secular drift in higher education
The column argues that founding principles faded as colleges and public schools embraced secular progressivism. It cites Forbes and Pew data showing enrollment declines and polarized voting by education level, urging conservative parents to avoid such institutions. It also calls for restructuring of what is taught and notes Gay's resignation as part of broader changes.
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Ukraine At Crossroads as Congress Faces Baltic Aid Vote
Washington analyst notes show Ukraine funding may hinge on Republican support in Congress. Putin signals openness to a cease fire while Biden shifts to a defensive stance, aiming to stabilize territory and speed up Ukraine's defense industry. McConnell's stance and border talks threaten timely passage of the $60 billion package.
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