Almanac highlights and notable dates for October 1, 2010
On this date in 1949 Mao Zedong raised the PRC flag in Beijing. Disney World opened in Orlando in 1971. Axgil couple wed in 1989. Births include Walter Matthau and Jimmy Carter among others. A Carter quote notes war as an evil. Marriage statistics give 86 percent of women and 81 percent of men wed by 40. Last-quarter moon occurs October 1.
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Communist Party
Mao Zedong
People’s Republic of China
Beijing
Walt Disney World
Orlando
Fla
Axel
Eigil Axgil
Walter Matthau
Jimmy Carter
U.S
William Rehnquist
Supreme Court
A New Fiscal Year Call for Shared Responsibility
Economist Eugene Steuerle urges a national debate on spending and taxation to bridge a $10,000 per household deficit. He argues both parties fear blunt truths and calls readers to personal concessions to reduce the gap while politics gridlock continues. He invites public input through The Urban Institute in Washington.
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China
Congress
Eugene Steuerle
Institute
Richard B. Fisher
The
Urban Institute
the Treasury
M Street NW
Washington, D.C
Urban.org
Weingarten and Obama clash over value added in teaching
Dallas Morning News columnist analyzes the battle over value added in teacher evaluation. Randi Weingarten defends unions while Obama and Duncan push data driven pay models. The piece cites Houston New York and Los Angeles models and argues for cautious use of data in assessing teacher impact.
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Randi Weingarten
American Federation of Teachers
Weingarten
Dallas Morning News
Barack Obama
Obama
Arne Duncan
Duncan
Houston
Terry Grier
New York
Joel Klein
Washington
Michelle Rhee
Philanthropies
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Dell Family Foundation
Los Angeles Times
Grow
Williams challenges Sutton in Lorain district race
Letters express discontent with health care reform and endorsements for Bob Williams, a Lorain County native backed for state representative. They contrast Williams' job focus with Betty Sutton’s Obamacare vote and criticize opponent Tom Ganley for avoidance of debate.
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Lorain County
Huron County
Seneca County
Bob Williams
District 58
Williams
Midview
Elyria High
Amherst Township
Amherst Steele
Dale Smith
Pittsfield
Huron
Richland
Ohio
Auto Indus
Columbus
Betty Sutton
Washington
Sutton
Anneliese Westenhofer
North Ridgeville
Lorain
Summit
Cuyahoga
House of Representatives
Tom Ganley
Ganley
Ated
Chronicle- Telegram
R.J. Budway Lorain
Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegraph outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be 250 words or shorter and may be edited for brevity clarity and accuracy. Include signature full address and phone number with submission by mail fax or email.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Tarz
Chroniclet.com
Slow Learner Sees Fishing as a Complete Canard
D L Stewart shares a humorous take on fishing with friends Bubba and Joe, arguing the sport is taxing and far from relaxing. He recalls misadventures from early mornings to tangled lines, jokes about gender roles, and predicts his wife will grill any catch.
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Bubba
Joe
Izaac Walton
Minnesota
Lakes
Kentucky
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