May 26 2004 History Note Highlights Global Events
The entry notes May 26 2004 as the 147th day of the year and 68th day of spring. It mentions the ABM treaty signing in 1972 between the United States and the Soviet Union, a $1.35 trillion tax cut, a quote attributed to Walter P. Brownlow, and the Civil War combatant count of 3,000,000. The moon phase is between new moon on May 19 and first quarter on May 27.
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United States
Soviet Union
Congress
New Moon
Yankee Stadium drops Cracker Jacks for Crunch n Munch
Lenore reports that Cracker Jack, a long time stadium staple, is replaced by Crunch n Munch at Yankee Stadium. The shift follows a 2004 Frito Lay plan to sell bags, sparking a cultural jab at changing tradition and packaging.
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WMD
Frito-Lay
Ruth
Yankee Stadium
Charles Nicolas
Boise
Gas prices spark political posturing across campaigns
The piece critiques Bush and Kerry for using gas prices as an election issue. It notes Bush’s energy plan to boost domestic supply, Kerry's calls for efficiency and alternative fuels, and cites Energy Information Administration findings that drilling and price shifts would have negligible impact. It argues demand and OPEC drive prices, urges higher gas taxes, and laments voters’ preference for pandering over candor.
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Bush
Congress
John Kerry
Middle East
Kerry
United States
OPEC
Saudi Arabia
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Balderdash
Energy Department
Department
Energy Information Administration
Arctic Refuge
America
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
ANWR
Gas prices spark global ridicule and SUV devotion
In a satirical take, Joan Ryan argues Americans endure high fuel costs with little regard for fuel economy. She cites rising gas prices around two dollars per gallon, the appeal of large vehicles, and a social psychology stretch linking lifestyle to global perception. Local anecdotes, quotes, and a San Francisco Chronicle attribution frame the column.
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England
Tokyo
France
Paris
Art Spinella
CNW Marketing Research
Peter Bennett
John Irish Jeep
San Rafael
Joan Ryan
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Joanryan
Sichronicle
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