Almanac for Friday January 11 2013
Key events birth anniversaries and sports notes summarize the day. Theodore Roosevelt named Grand Canyon national monument in 1908 and the 1964 surgeon general report linked smoking to health risks. Notable birthdays include Alexander Hamilton and William James.
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Grand Canyon
U.S
Illinois
George Ryan
Alexander Hamilton
William James
Rod Taylor
GOP self analysis shows split over post Romney future
Republican strategists debate how to reform the party after Romney's defeat with a divide between cautious wait-for-mistakes and bold, value changing plans. Republicans like Ryan and Rubio push for middle class appeal while others warn of overreach and focus on tax, health, and entitlement reforms. Democrats meanwhile reassess their own focus as 2014 and 2016 loom.
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Ramesh Ponnuru
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National Review
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George
Weigel
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Romney
Ponnuru
Heather MacDonald
Manhattan Institute
Paul A. Rahe
Hillsdale College
Mich
Republican Party
Paul D. Ryan
R-Wis
Ryan
Marco Rubio
R-Fla
Community letters urge levy yes to save Midview schools
Readers warn deeper cuts threaten students and property values in the district. A Feb 5 levy vote is urged as the remedy, with a student writer stressing personal stake and financial details. A second letter defends gun rights and NRA, arguing concealed carry reduces crime and opposes gun-free zones.
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Newtown
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The
Letters to the editor guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
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Take Nuclear De Alert Initiative From Cold War Echoes
Hoffman argues the United States and Russia can reduce alert levels from prompt-launch to prevent a rush to Armageddon. Proposes high level study and possible steps like demating warheads or delaying launch. Notes political resistance from military establishments and need for bilateral action with Putin.
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Obama
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Russia
Vladimir Putin
China
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