Almanac Snapshot of 2024 Autumn Day and Notable Births
Today marks the 300th day of 2024 and the 35th day of autumn. Notable birthdays include Mahalia Jackson, Bob Hoskins, Pat Conroy, Pat Sajak, Hillary Clinton, Dylan McDermott, Cary Elwes, Natalie Merchant, Keith Urban, Seth MacFarlane, Jon Heder, Sasha Cohen. Florida is the flattest state with a 345 foot high point. A Pat Conroy quote from Beach Music stands out. In 1860 Sacramento Pony Express riders earned $50 monthly. the service ended in 1861. Moon phase sits between last quarter on Oct 24 and new moon on Nov 1.
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Mahalia Jackson
Bob Hoskins
Pat Conroy
Pat Sajak
Hillary Clinton
Dylan McDermott
Cary Elwes
Natalie Merchant
Keith Urban
Seth MacFarlane
Jon Heder
Sasha Cohen
Florida
United States
Sacramento Pony Express
St. Joseph
Missouri
Sacramento
California
Florida Amendment 3 marijuana ballot fight sparks concerns
Cal Thomas warns against Florida Amendment 3 legalizing cannabis, arguing it risks public harm, distracted driving and mental health issues. The piece notes Trulieve dominance in funding, Florida dispensaries, and cites a New York Times investigation on cannabis risks while urging a no vote.
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Miami
Florida
U.S. Territories
District of Columbia
Trulieve
Smart & Safe Florida
New York Times
Times
Washington State
West Virginia
Ohio
the Times
Deborah Hasin
Columbia University
Lorain County Prosecutor candidates backed in letters
Letters to the editor urge choosing Tony Cillo and reelecting J D Tomlinson as Lorain County prosecutor. Cillo touted for ethics and collaboration with law enforcement. Tomlinson highlighted for grants, diversion programs, fewer divisions, and major human trafficking prosecutions including a 199 years to life sentence. Elyria Oberlin residents signatories.
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Lorain County
Tony Cillo
Greg White
Dennis Will
Cillo
Alice Robertson
Oberlin
J.D. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Tomlinon
Elyria
Amherst
North Ridgeville
Cuyahoga County
Channel 19
Stephen Gilbert
Jill Mann Elyria
Avon Lake voters urged to reject school tax hikes
Avon Lake residents question school board meeting rules amid concerns over a 155 million tax funding plan. Critics argue the district needs no new building or paint to boost education. Voters are urged to vote no on Issues 15 and 16.
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Avon Lake
Ronald Loebich
Fear of Trump's Reelection Rumors and Legal Spotlight
A opinion piece argues Americans must fear a Trump reelection citing 61 unfavored court losses, ongoing fraud charges, and calls for accountability. It cites critics like Pence Bolton Esper Milley and warns of Project 2025 and a dictatorial mood in leadership.
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Donald Trump
Trump
Kim Jong UN
Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin
Victor Orban
Mike Pence
John Bolton
Mark Esper
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mark Milley
Simone Gall Amherst
Letters to the editor guidelines from The Chronicle Tele Gram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letter submission rules including brevity, accuracy and taste. The deadline for letters on the November 5 election has passed and 250 words or fewer are preferred. Include signature full address and phone for verification.
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Chronicle-Telegram
The
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Double standard in coverage of Harris and Trump
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson argues media and public critique show a stark double standard between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He cites Gen. Kelly and Gen. Milley calling Trump fascist, contrasts with how Harris faces scrutiny over interviews and policy stance, and urges focus on substantive differences rather than pundit-driven narratives.
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Donald Trump
France
White House
Kamala Harris
CNN
Trump
Harris
Marine Corps
John E. Kelly
Homeland Security
New York Times
Mark A. Milley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Milley
Bob Woodward
Kelly
the Times
Hitler
The
Atlantic
Times
Anderson Cooper
Bret Baier
Fox News
Town Hall
Gaza
Jim Mattis
Army
Mark T. Esper
H.R. McMaster
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Lorain
Biden
Joe Biden
Kamala
America
Middle East
Iran
Russia
Ukraine
San Francisco
Bill Downey
Columbia Station
Eugene Robinson
Washington Post
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