Madison among shortest U S presidents and notable births
Almanac notes mark James Madison as the shortest U S president at 5 feet 4 inches and about 100 pounds. It lists notable birthdays including Henry Youngman Pat Nixon Jerry Lewis Lauren Graham and Joel Embiid. Tonya Harding pleaded guilty in 1994 over the Kerrigan attack investigation. Moon phases span from last quarter on March 9 to new moon on March 17.
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Will Pompeo Shape Trump’s Foreign Policy Now
Doyle McManus argues Tillerson's firing shows Trump’s preference for hard line approaches and that Pompeo may be more hawkish on Iran and Russia. The piece weighs whether Pompeo will restrain or enable the president, and if Trump will listen to him.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters up to 250 words with signature full address and phone for verification. Submissions can be mailed to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036 by fax or by email to letters chroniclet com.
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Did the Fed really stop the recession
In March 2009 the US economy plunged as payroll jobs fell dramatically. The Fed launched QE to buy Treasuries and mortgage bonds, aiming to lower rates and spur recovery. A new paper questions how much rates actually fell, arguing the Fed’s influence may be smaller than widely believed and could alter views on future stimulus.
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Trump faces flood of tell‑all books as aides speak out
A sweeping rise in exits from Trump's inner circle increases the risk of insider disclosures. Former officials including Rex Tillerson, Steve Bannon, Reince Priebus, Sean Spicer, Rob Porter, and Omarosa may reveal secrets as Trump struggles to muzzle them. The piece notes how NDAs fail with presidents and forecasts inevitable confessions, including Daniels.
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Trump memoirs and nondisclosure tactics questioned
Ruth Marcus assesses how effective nondisclosure agreements have been for Trump across his flirtations with politics and the White House era. She notes ex-officials’ silence may be tied to loyalty, business interests, or future book deals, and recalls legal pushback over Bannon’s disclosures.
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