Almanac Highlights and Notable Birthdays for October 21
Almanac item notes birthdays from Samuel Taylor Coleridge to Ken Watanabe and a key measurement standard the platinum iridium kilogram prototype held by the BIPM in France. It recalls Carlton Fisk’s 1975 World Series homer and a light bulb prototype lifespan context with moon phase details for October 21.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Alfred Nobel
Dizzy Gillespie
Celia Cruz
Whitey Ford
Ursula K. le Guin
Judy Sheindlin
Benjamin Netanyahu
Carrie Fisher
Ken Watanabe
International Bureau of Weights and Measures
France
Red Sox
Carlton Fisk
Fenway Park
Boston
Cincinnati Reds
Thomas Edison
Letters to the editor guidelines for Nov 3 election
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor concerning the November 3 general election. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday October 23. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and include signature, full address and phone number for verification.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Letters
Chroniclet.com
Blame Shifts Across Presidents In Terrorism Debate
In a broad opinion on 9/11 and Benghazi, the author rejects blaming George W. Bush or Hillary Clinton for terrorist acts. The piece argues blame rests with terrorists, while noting political leverage around security measures and public hearings. It cites Beirut 1983, World Trade Center 1993, and the USS Cole attack as terrorist responsibility.
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Washington
Jeb Bush
George W. Bush
Osama bin Laden
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
Bush
United States
Jeb
Donald Trump
Trump
Afghanistan
Iraq
George Bush
Washington Post
Hillary Clinton
U.S
Benghazi
Libya
Clinton
GOP
House Select Committee
Kevin McCarthy
Marine Corps
Beirut
Ronald Reagan
Islamic Jihad
Reagan
Lebanon
Bill Clinton
World Trade Center
Ramzi Yousef
al-Qaida
Benghazi Committee
Adelson Dominates Washington Speech on Campaign Power
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson addressed the Washington Hilton crowd, detailing his ventures from casinos to Israel, while signaling his influence in U S politics. The billionaire pledged 12 million to the Israeli American Council this year, highlighting how wealth translates into political influence.
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Washington
Sheldon Adelson
Washington Hilton
Macau
Bibi Netanyahu
Israel
Boston
Adelson
Israeli American Council
Forward
IAC
Adelsons influence rises as donors reshape politics
In 2012 and again now Sheldon Adelson funds political voices shaping US Israel policy. He backs Birthright trips, praises donor power, and dominates the stage with a message on money in politics, while stressing Israeli hard lines and Jewish pride.
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Adelson
Barry Shrage
Israel
Netanyahu warned to watch Obama over Iran deal
Cal Thomas argues Netanyahu should scrutinize U S backing as Obama meets in Washington to discuss Iran's nuclear accord. He warns of possible U S resolutions being only response if Tehran violates the deal and notes Israeli concerns over existential threats and regional rivals.
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Obama
Washington
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu
U.S
Iran
Israel
Zalman Shoval
Center For Strategic and International Studies
Shoval
North Korea
Hezbollah
Hamas
Assad
Syria
Iraq
Yemen
Gulf States
Hitler
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Eliot Engel
N.Y
Royce
Milbank
Barack Obama
Ben Gurion
Tel Aviv
Cal Thomas
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