Iowa fields feed a national eating disorder says Pollan
Washington columnist notes Tom Vilsack calls the Agriculture Department essential for education and diplomacy but argues the food system fuels cheap calories from corn fueled by fossil fuels. Pollan links diet to chronic disease and asks for reform of farm subsidies and food production.
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Today in history and notable birthdays
Today presents a history snapshot from 1847 to 2004 including Winfield Scott’s invasion, the Barbie reveal, and Muhammad’s death sentence. It lists births of Barber Spillane Gagarin Julia Binoche Bow Wow, notes Hispanics as the largest minority then 15.1 percent, and marks the moon phase between March 4 and March 10.
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Mayor urged pay cuts and travel cut before layoffs
In a letter to the editor the writer calls for city leaders to take at least a 15 percent pay cut and the mayor to forgo 15 000 miles yearly travel reimbursement before any firefighter or police layoffs. The note questions the mayor about reimbursing a 50 000 audit cost and criticizes local journalism.
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The Chronicle Telegram outlines letters to the editor guidelines emphasizing accuracy and clarity and a limit of 250 words. Submission options include mail to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010, Cleveland area Ohio 44036 fax and email contact via letters chroniclet com.
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Meltdown’s Main Culprit Blamed In TV Driven Economy
A reader questions whether TV news shapes fear more than facts about the economy. He cites Brian Williams and other anchors and wonders if perpetual doom reports push consumers to cut spending and worsen conditions. He suggests balanced coverage and ends by noting dinner with Home and Garden Network.
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