Hong Kong Protests Test Beijing and Global Democracy
The Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong rallies youth and professionals to demand free elections in 2017 and challenge Beijing’s tightening controls. The piece compares protests in Hong Kong with Cairo Kyiv and Moscow, noting a nonviolent, leaderless crowd and calls for political reform amid Xi Jinping’s restraint.
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Hong Kong
Cairo
Tahrir Square
Syria
Kiev
Moscow
Pushkin Square
Occupy Central
China
Beijing
Tiananmen Square
Xi Jinping
Ukraine
Russia
Vladimir Putin
Putin
Beijing risks stifling Hong Kong democracy and global standing
Trudy Rubin argues that Beijing suppresses Hong Kong’s democratic growth to protect a mixed socialist capitalist system. She compares China and Russia’s models with Taiwan’s gradual democracy, warning a brutal crackdown would undermine Hong Kong as a financial hub and stain China’s global image.
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Ukraine
Putin
Russia
China
Hong Kong
Beijing
Taiwan
Chiang Ching-kuo
Chiang Kai-shek
Almanac Highlights From October Six 2014
Almanac notes mark today as the 279th day of 2014 and the 15th day of autumn. It lists birthdays for famous figures such as Westinghouse and Lombard, notes Westinghouse’s company ventures valued near 120 million dollars in 1900, recalls Babe Ruth’s 1926 three homer game, shares Anwar Sadat's quote, and notes lunar phase between October 1 and October 8.
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Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Editorial Letters Deadline for Nov. 4 Election
The Chronicle Telegram outlines deadlines and submission guidelines for letters to the editor. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and include signature, address and phone number. Submissions by mail fax or email are provided with the editorial page editor as contact.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Jeff Bell runs again in New Jersey Senate race
George Will notes Jeff Bell, the 1980s supply side advocate, challenges Sen. Cory Booker in New Jersey. Bell has sparse funds and limited air time but argues for a gold standard and currency reform while Booker defends a liberal record. The piece contrasts Bell’s idiosyncratic stance with Booker's campaigning.
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N.J
Jeff Bell
New Jersey
Clifford Case
Bell
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Vietnam
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Virginia
Thad Cochran
Mississippi
Case
Stanford
Oxford
Yale Law School
Garden State
T-Bone
America
Cory Bookers
Jeff Bells
Federal Reserve
Lawsuits Hit NFL Cheerleaders Over Pay and Practices
Cheerleaders from the Cincinnati Ben-Gals Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders file class action suits claiming unpaid minimum wage, season-end pay with illegal fines, and expenses. Buffalo Jills claim about 20 hours weekly unpaid work including a jiggle test and casino parades. The piece questions the role of cheerleaders in pro football and contemplates potential elimination if suits win.
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National Football League
Cincinnati Bengals
Buffalo Bills
Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiderettes
Cincinnati
Ben-Gal
Ohio
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le Corbusier
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Carole Lombard
Thor Heyerdahl
Leslie Moonves
Tony Dungy
Elisabeth Shue
Joan Gruffudd
Jeremy Sisto
Ricky Hatton
Olivia Thirlby
Anwar Sadat
CDC
George Will
Georgewill
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D.L. Stewart
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