Almanac Highlights Birthdays and Historical Facts
Today marks the 325th day of 2015 and the 60th day of autumn. Notable birthdays include Voltaire, Stan Musial, Earl Monroe, Harold Ramis, Goldie Hawn, Tina Brown, Bjork, Troy Aikman, Ken Griffey Jr., Michael Strahan, and Carly Rae Jepsen. The first air crash fatalities linked to balloon flight involved Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier on June 15, 1785, crossing the English Channel. NHL overtime was halted in 1942 for wartime train limits and restored in 1983. Stan Musial has appeared in 24 All-Star Games, a shared record with Mays and Aaron. Moon phase lies between the Nov 18 first quarter and Nov 25 full moon.
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GOP hopefuls trade tough talk after Paris attacks
Washington analysis notes the Paris attacks hardly dent the GOP race as establishment candidates echo bellicose lines. Trump leads, while Rubio edges ahead of Carson in New Hampshire polls, and Bush riskily presses hard power while opponents push varied military hardening proposals.
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Letters to the editor guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor under 250 words and reserves right to edit for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full address and phone for verification. submission options include mail box fax or email with the Editorial Page Editor in Elyria Ohio.
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Liberalism and campus unrest cited across liberal campuses
Cal Thomas argues liberalism fuels student riots over racial slurs and microaggressions noting Missouri protests and calls for safe zones. He criticizes campus leaders for retreat and urges education over punishment urging dialogue over silencing dissent.
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Ohio workers deserve $15 minimum wage says Od Brown column
Od Brown argues full time workers deserve a living wage. He cites 42 percent of US and 45 percent of Ohio workers earning under 15 dollars per hour and notes the tipped minimum wage harms women. He promotes the Pay Workers a Living Wage Act to raise the minimum wage to 15 by 2020 with phased increases starting in 2016.
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