Almanac Highlights and Notable Birthdays of 2024 Autumn
Almanac notes mark the 297th day of 2024 and the 32nd day of autumn. It lists birthdays such as Gertrude Ederle, Johnny Carson, Emilia Clarke, and Ryan Reynolds among others. It cites a 1966 Twister sales spike after Carson demo with Eva Gabor and quotes Reynolds on marathon running as a Darwin test. It notes UN founding number 51 and the moon phase between October 17 full moon and October 24 last quarter.
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Gertrude Ederle
Johnny Carson
Juan “Chi-Chi” Rodriguez
Pete
Michael Crichton
Ang Lee
Dwight Yoakam
Nancy Grace
Sam Raimi
Darwin
Ryan Reynolds
United Nations
Musk's bid for political influence and Musk's know-it-all bias
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson argues Elon Musk uses wealth and platforms to influence politics, backing Trump and risk to democracy. He cites Musk's billionaire status, SpaceX ventures, Starlink reach, regulatory scrutiny, and family remarks. The column warns of policy impact and urges supporting Harris.
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Elon Musk
Donald Trump
Musk
Trump
Oval Office
Tesla
Toyota
Spacex
Mars
Starlink
Texas
Department of Government Efficiency
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Wall Street Journal
Democratic Party
Joe Biden
White House
Journal
Biden
United Auto Workers Union
Labor
Tech Bios
Peter Thiel
Harris
Chronicle Telegram Letters to Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy and taste. Deadline for the November 5 election is 5 p.m. Friday October 25. Submissions must be 250 words or fewer and include signature full address and phone. Mail address fax and email directions are provided.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Harris criticized for Al Smith dinner snub and abortion comments
The column accuses Vice President Harris of offending Catholic voters by skipping the Al Smith dinner and by her remarks on abortion during a Wisconsin rally. It argues the two incidents clash with Catholic teaching and warns of broader social and political consequences. It cites comedian critique and mentions Donald Trump’s attendance at the dinner.
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Kamala Harris
al Smith
New York
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Ronald Reagan
Harris
Jim Gaffigan
Donald Trump
Trump
Molly Shannon
Mary Katherine Gallagher
Gallagher
Detroit
Wisconsin
Prolife
Endorsements and critiques shape Lorain County politics
The Letters to the Editor praise Dan Petticord as chief of the Civil Division and endorse Donna Freeman for Lorain County Common Pleas judge, while Michael Davis criticizes MAGA conduct and calls for policy change. The piece also highlights issues with pharmaceutical benefit managers harming independent pharmacies nationwide.
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Dan Petticord
Lorain County
Ohio Township Association
Ohio Township Association Risk Management Authority
Petticord
County Common Pleas Court
Donna Freeman
Lorain County Common Pleas
Freeman
Common Pleas
Avon Lake
United States
Ohio
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U.S
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