Almanac snapshot for 70th day of 2011
History notes mark 1888 blizzard deaths and 1941 Lend-Lease signing. Madrid bombings 2004 claimed 191 lives. Births include Ellington Murdoch Scalia Howard Knoxville and Welk. 1979 NHL penalties set record nine calls. Moon phase between March 4 and March 12.
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Madrid
Spain
Lawrence Welk
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Duke” Ellington
Rupert Murdoch
Antonin Scalia
Terrence
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Randy Hold
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Polarization Deepens as Congress Drifts Further Apart
National Journal analysis of 95 votes in 2010 shows highest polarization in 30 years. Every Senate Democrat more liberal than all Republicans and vice versa in the chamber, with similar House divisions. Experts cite leadership shifts, primary dynamics, and partisan media as drivers.
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Lowell Weicker
Edward Zorinsky
Ronald Brownstein
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America
Jesse Helms
Jacob Javits
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Russell
Arlen Specter
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Brownstein
Nancy Pelosi
John Dingell
Energy and Commerce Committee
Matt Bennett
Third Way
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Bennett
Mark McKinnon
George W. Bush
John McCain
Lance Armstrong
Bono
Rush Limbaugh
Fox News
MSNBC
Keith Olbermann
McKinnon
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Serazin Seen as Best Fit for Elyria Law Director
James M. Slone and Steven Krucinski publish letters praising Scott Serazin as Elyria city law director candidate. They cite his 34 years in law, civil and criminal experience, and service to cities and churches. Sara Wickline adds a separate view on youth sports amid budget cuts and inclusivity.
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Scott Serazin
Serazin
Elyria
Becky
Lorain County
Elyria City
James M. Slone
Steven Krucinski
Letters to the Editor Guidelines From The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letters to the editor limited to 250 words with potential editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Signatures full home address and telephone are required for verification and can be sent by mail fax or email.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Charlie Sheen mania across America ends Kardashian silence returns
DL Stewart muses on the persistent obsession with Charlie Sheen and his rants as American culture fixates on the actor while noting a rare pause in Kardashian chatter. He reflects on media circulation, social media metrics, and public discourse across entertainment and news.
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Charlie Sheen
America
Sheen
Martin Sheen
Tiger Woods
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New York Times
Bartlett
Kate Middleton
Justin Bieber
CNN
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