Almanac July 13 2016 highlights birthdays and facts
The almanac notes July 13 2016 as day 195 of 2016 with a midsummer context. It lists notable birthdays John Clare to Ken Jeong, recalls presidential conscription proposals, cites World Cup 1930 results, quotes John Clare on popularity, cites Live Aid 1985 viewership, and marks the moon phase between July 11 and July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clare
John Jacob Astor IV
Bob Crane
Jack Kemp
Patrick Stewart
Robert Forster
Harrison Ford
Cheech Marin
Tony Kornheiser
Cameron Crowe
Tom Kenny
Ken Jeong
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Congress
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor and notes edits for brevity accuracy and taste. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited to fit length requirements. Include signature full address and phone number for verification.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Dallas tragedy beyond color and police killings
This column argues the Dallas shootings are a tragedy beyond color. It honors fallen officers, links to Sterling and Castile cases, and praises Dallas policing and community relations while calling for respect and de escalation. It questions gun rights as a solution and urges valuing every life.
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Brown
Dallas Police Department
National Rifle Association
Dallas
Black Lives Matter
Sterling
Castile
GOP attacks undermine rule of law in Comey hearing
Republicans grilled FBI Director James Comey over the Clinton email decision in a Capitol Hill hearing, questioning integrity and alleging political calculations. Comey defended his stance, saying no coordination with the White House occurred and that prosecutors would not pursue charges. He noted a 1917 statute and a decade of precedent blocked prosecution, while Republicans argued the system is rigged.
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Washington
FBI
James Comey
Capitol Hill
Hillary Clinton
Hamilton
U.S
John
Mica
Florida
House Oversight Committee
Comey
Clinton
Obama
Bill
Loretta Lynch
White House
Department of Justice
George W. Bush
Justice Department
House
Paul Ryan
Jason Chaffetz
Utah
Ryan
Chaffett
Donald Trump
Chaffetz
Benghazi
Jody Hice
R-Ga
John Doe
Race and dialogue in a divided America
The piece argues race tensions persist after recent police killings and mass shootings. It critiques media narratives and urges personal connection across races, recalling Dr. King’s warning about segregation and urging mutual understanding to reduce fear and hostility.
Why is this? Equality, sport, politics, and race
Cal Thomas argues for equality and sport as a great equalizer while criticizing liberal policies and Democratic reliance on poor African Americans. He cites experiences in Washington, D C and with Jack Kemp to question narratives about racism, welfare, and political salvation. Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcacastors tribpub.com.
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Washington, D.C
Jack Kemp
Kemp
White House
Cal Thomas
Tcacastors
Tribpub.com
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Falcon Heights
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Mike Rawlings
David Brown
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Diamond Reynolds
Eugenerobinson
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NCE
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Milbank
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Missouri
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