Almanac Today Facts and Birthdays for October 17
Almanac notes 2024 is day 294 year and day 29 of autumn. It lists birthdays of Arthur Rimbaud Bela Lugosi Art Buchwald Joyce Brothers Mickey Mantle Jerry Orbach Tom Petty Danny Boyle Viggo Mortensen Kamala Harris Snoop Dogg John Krasinski and notes China Cuba Laos Vietnam as communist states. It recalls Mickey Mantle’s 18 World Series homers and Rimbaud’s Evening Prayer quote. Kamala Harris turns 60. full moon on Oct 17 with last quarter Oct 24.
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Art Buchwald
Joyce Brothers
Mickey Mantle
Jerry Orbach
Tom Petty
Danny Boyle
Viggo Mortensen
Kamala Harris
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Snoop Dogg
John Krasinski
China
Cuba
Laos
Vietnam
Editor letters deadline for Nov 5 election
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with edits for brevity accuracy and taste. Deadline for election letters is 5 p.m. Friday Oct 25. Include signature full home address and telephone number for verification. Mailing Fax and Email methods listed.
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Harris faces tough questions about immigration and Biden
Ramesh Ponnuru analyzes Kamala Harris's evasive handling of immigration policy and contrasts her stance with Biden's record. The column discusses her past remarks on border policy and taxpayer funded surgeries for prisoners, the difficulty of differentiating herself from Biden, and the political risks of challenging the incumbent while maintaining party unity.
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Kamala Harris
Fox News
Bret Baier
Joe Biden
Biden
Donald Trump
Harris
Baier
Bidens
Trump
Mexico
George H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
On the Light Side Editorial Cartoons Across the Nation
A selection of lighthearted editorial cartoons from newspapers nationwide showcases humorous takes on everyday life and current events. Cartoonists comment on politics sports culture and social quirks with satirical drawings and wry captions.
Trump tariffs unlikely to lure investment or boost balance
Tyler Cowen analyzes Donald Trump’s tariff case, calling it unconvincing. He notes historical limits of protectionist tactics, compares UK Brexit fantasies, and argues tariffs disrupt investment, currency values, and exports. Cowen warns free trade credibility matters for attracting capital.
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Bloomberg News
Donald Trump
U.S
Trump
Kentucky
Tennessee
Britain
America
Ronald Reagan
Canada
Mexico
Singapore
Ireland
European Union
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