Almanac Snapshot for May 13 2015
Today lists notable birthdays including L Frank Baum Pierre Curie Jasper Johns Madeleine Albright Roger Ailes Brian Eno Chazz Palminteri George Brett Dan Patrick Emmitt Smith Ray Lewis and Andy Murray. It notes presidential mail franking for nonpolitical uses and recalls Smarty Jones winning the 2004 Preakness by a record margin. Daley mayors are cited with dates and a moon phase between May 11 and May 17.
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Pierre Curie
Jasper Johns
Madeleine Albright
Roger Ailes
Brian Eno
Chazz Palminteri
George Brett
Dan Patrick
Emmitt Smith
Ray Lewis
Andy Murray
Smarty Jones
GOP hawks rally in South Carolina race clash over foreign policy
Republican presidential hopefuls in South Carolina push aggressive foreign policy lines. Rubio, Walker, Cruz advocate stronger actions against Islamic terrorism and Iran. Bush and Paul offer contrasting stances on troops and diplomacy. The tone compares to a beltway debate as voters favor security over economy. Doyle McManus notes the contrast with the broader electorate.
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Scott Walker
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Ted Cruz
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Pennsylvania
Rick Santorum
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Russia
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Syria
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Kentucky
Rand Paul
Cruz
Ronald Reagan
Grenada
Hillary Clinton
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letters to the editor rules noting a 250 word limit, potential edits for brevity accuracy and taste, and required signature full address and phone number. Submission options include mail fax and email to the Editorial Page Editor to validate authorship.
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Philadelphia derailment underscores need for positive train control
Philadelphia attorney James J. McEldrew III argues the Tuesday derailment near Frankford Junction shows the urgent need to implement the federal mandate for positive train control. He notes the Northeast Corridor carries vast traffic and that delayed deployment risks more fatalities and injuries.
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Why 19 women failing Ranger School is a good thing
Gayle Lemmon discusses the April 20 Ranger School start and the eight women who finished RAP week while 11 others were cut. She argues the outcome shows the Army maintains a single high standard while expanding opportunities for women to prove they can meet the course’s physical and mental demands.
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Ranger School
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Tiffany Myrick
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