Almanac Capsule for February 62nd Day and History
Today marks the 62nd day of 2011 and the 73rd day of winter. Florida entered the union in 1845, The Star Spangled Banner was adopted in 1931, and Steve Fossett completed a solo nonstop world flight in 2005. Births include Bell, Harlow, Merrill, Glass, Bowen, Biel.
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Florida
United States
U.S
Steve Fossett
Alexander Graham Bell
Jean Harlow
James Merrill
Ira Glass
Julie Bowen
ElBaradei fears old guard clings as Egypt urges change
Nobel laureate ElBaradei warns the revolution risks derailing if the old regime and its tentacles linger through the military council led transition. He cites rapid elections risk and calls for delay to build new parties and civilian oversight while the army remains a black box. He notes Tahrir Square protests and army violence as tensions rise.
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Cairo
Mohamed ElBaradei
U.n.’S
Egypt
ElBaradei
Hosni Mubarak
Mubarak
Gamal
Tahrir Square
Ahmed Shafiq
Military Council
Middle East
Libya
Yemen
al-Qaeda
Tunisia
Higher Military Council
Mohamed Hussein Tantawi
Mideast
Shafig
Reflections on Immense Change in Marriage Rights
A personal meditation recalling 1960s attitudes toward interracial dating, linking past bigotry to present debates as Maryland moves to legalize same sex marriage. The piece contrasts parental prejudice with evolving norms and notes the bill advancing to the House of Delegates amid cautious expectations.
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Walter
U.S. Supreme Court
Walters
Senate
Maryland
House of Delegates
Maryland Lawmakers Weigh Historic Gay Rights Bill
The debate jeers and pledges mark a turning point as Del. Keiffer Mitchell and Del. Don Dwyer spar over a gay rights bill. Senator Allan Kittleman hails the idea whose time has come while Katherine Klausmeier moves from doubt to support. The piece reflects on changing attitudes and the lasting impact of lawmakers' words on families and future generations.
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del. Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr
Baltimore
del. Don Dwyer Jr
Anne Arundel County
Senate
Howard County
Allan Kittleman
Baltimore County
Katherine Klausmeier
Brinda for Elyria mayor on May 3 ballot
Readers urge support for Holly Brinda in the Elyria mayoral race citing her experience and vision Put Elyrians First while criticizing current mayor Bill Grace. Letters praise Brinda’s leadership and call for change amid challenging times in Elyria.
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Brinda
Elyria
Holly Brinda
Elyrians
City of
Letters to the editor guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for length and clarity. Include signature, full home address, and telephone number for verification.
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Elyria
Etters
Chroniclet.com
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