Almanac March 24 2016 highlights and facts
Today is the 84th day of 2016 and the fifth day of spring. Notable birthdays include Andrew W. Mellon Harry Houdini Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle Thomas Dewey and Joseph Barbera. Houdini and his wife used a secret phrase to debunk spiritualists. Joseph Barbera says fans want more Jonny Quest. Ranger 9 broadcast 19 minutes of footage before impact. Moon phase: between full and last quarter.
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Chronicle Telegram letter to editor policy note
Readers are invited to submit letters under 250 words for editorial consideration. Submissions should include signature, full home address, and a phone number for verification. Mailing address is Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036 FAX and email details are provided.
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Tiny hope for GOP to stop nightmarish Trump at AIPAC
Kathleen Parker argues that Trump’s AIPAC speech exposes deep dangers of his demagogic rise. Republicans face a moral test as Wendy-Windrip era echoes, with a contested convention potentially curbing Trump, per Sam Wang analysis. The piece contrasts past fascist warnings with present political fear and calls for courage.
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Trump calls to loosen libel rules to curb press
Analysis notes that the Sullivan ruling protected robust debate and warned that public figures must show actual malice to win libel suits. The piece recounts Trump’s remarks on expanding libel law, his meeting with the Washington Post board, and his stance on chilling free press while acknowledging the cost of defending libel cases. Ruth Marcus notes remain.
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Opioid Abuse Crisis and Community Call to Action
A letter from Gary Thibo of Elyria highlights how prescription and illegal drugs harm society and strain police, medical, and emergency services. He cites rising overdose deaths, high costs, and calls for joint efforts to improve pain management and prevent heroin tragedies impacting families.
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Journalists face rising risk as Trump rallies mock press
Pulitzer columnist Connie Schultz recalls a moment when a wheelchair user taunted reporters at a Trump event, illustrating how crowd scorn for media grows. She links the episode to broader concerns about safety for journalists covering campaigns and recalls a 2011 rally with bold anti‑believer rhetoric, stressing the need for civility in modern political coverage.
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