Notable Birthdays Across History Arrivals and Amendments
Almanac notes include Niccolo Machiavelli and Golda Meir among celebrated birthdays, alongside Bing Crosby, Pete Seeger, Sugar Ray Robinson, James Brown, Frankie Valli, Greg Gumbel, Christina Hendricks, Dale Hill, Cheryl Burke. It also records 23rd Amendment granting DC residents presidential voting rights in 1961.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Golda Meir
Bing Crosby
Pete Seeger
Sugar Ray Robinson
James Brown
Frankie Valli
Greg Gumbel
Christina Hendricks
Dale Hill
Cheryl Burke
Washington, D.C
Erving's 1987 finale marks storied Sixers career
The 1987 finale of Julius Erving highlights a career total of 30,026 points 10,525 rebounds and 5,176 assists across ABA and NBA. The entry also notes Pete Seeger's lyric sentiment 23 hours daily solitary confinement at Florence Supermax for Zacarias Moussaoui and Bing Crosby birthday on this date.
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Julius Erving
Philadelphia 76Ers
Pete Seeger
Florence
Colo
Zacarias Moussaoui
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram states letters must be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification. Mailing address box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036 Fax 329-7282 Attention Editorial Page Editor. Email letters chroniclet com.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Death penalty debate over Oklahoma execution
Column argues lethal injection caused prolonged agony for Clayton Lockett and questions the morality and humanity of capital punishment. It cites drug shortages, unproven drug cocktails, and past cases to challenge the idea of a humane death.
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Washington
Clayton Lockett
Lockett
Oklahoma
Charles Warner
Warner
Saudi Arabia
Europe
United States
Hollywood for Ugly People and the White House Dinner
Kathleen Parker critiques the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner noting media ambivalence and celebrity excess. She recalls Brokaw's protest of the event's focus on glitz over purpose, the Lohan moment, and the reporters' pull toward free food and status. The piece blends satire with reflections on media culture in Washington.
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Washington
White House
Hollywood
Washington Hilton
New York Times
Tom Brokaw
The
Times
Lohan
Greta van Susteren
Rick Santorum
Brokaw
van Susteren
Hillary Clinton faith stance contrasts with liberal policy shift
Cal Thomas argues Hillary Clinton selectively uses religious language to frame her social programs as moral leadership. He notes her past praise for faith based aims and critiques her embrace of a social gospel while highlighting conservative readings of Scripture and welfare reform.
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al Gore
Gore
Cain
Abel
Walter Mondale
Ronald Reagan
Fred Barnes
Mondale
Louisville
Hillary Clinton
United Methodist Women’s Assembly
Associated Press
Clinton
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Matthew
United Methodist
America
Obama
David Muhlhausen
Bill Clinton
Starr Bucks and lifelong lessons from a devoted teacher
A parent recalls Stacie Starr as a standout second grade teacher at Windsor and Northwood whose high expectations and engaging lessons earned lasting respect. Starr remains active at school events and supported students as a mentor and coach. The letter urges votes for Starr and for Elyria Schools Issue 2.
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Stacie Starr
Windsor School
Starr
Northwood
LiveKellyandMichael.com
Elyria
Pride in America and school clubs spark strong letters
A pair of reader letters discuss patriotism and courtesy in sports and remembrance events, then debate Elyria High School clubs tied to education reform. One writer cites Common Core and accountability concerns while defending curricular alignment and classroom-based activities.
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United States
Barack Obama
America
Gay Straight Alliance
Elyria High School
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Tribune.com
John Thompson JR
Karen Sprague Elyria
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