Almanac highlights and notable birthdays on September 14
On this day in 2016 the almanac notes the 258th day of the year and 87th day of summer. It lists birthdays for Clayton Moore Mario Benedetti Zoe Caldwell Walter Koenig Sam Neill Melissa Lee Faith Ford Andrew Lincoln Nas Katie Lee Amy Winehouse and others. It also marks Elizabeth Ann Seton’s 1975 canonization and a 1987 Blue Jays pitching milestone. It notes OPEC’s founding in 1960 and the phase of the moon between quarters.
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Clayton Moore
Mario Benedetti
Zoe Caldwell
Walter Koenig
Sam Neill
Melissa Lee
Faith Ford
Andrew Lincoln
Nas
Katie Lee
Amy Winehouse
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Toronto Blue Jays
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Middle East
Africa
South America
Southeast Asia
Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full address and phone number for verification by mail fax or email.
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Chronicle-Telegram
the Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Trump tax returns may unlock Russia questions
The piece argues Trump refuses to release tax returns, hints at potential Russian money links, and suggests examining the returns could reveal financial ties to Russia. It cites past deals, such as the Rybolovlev sale, and notes Trump’s Kremlin-friendly posture and Manafort’s Ukraine work, urging tax disclosure.
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Trump
Russia
Washington
Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin
U.S
Putin
Donald Trump Jr
New York
Trump Organization
Trump Hotels and Casinos Resorts
Atlantic City
Indiana
Trump SoHo
Manhattan
Palm Beach
Dmitry Rybolovlev
Rybolovlev
Moscow
Crimea
Baltic States
Paul Manafort
Viktor Yanukovych
Clinton remarks spark debate over depictions of conservatives
The piece critiques Hillary Clinton's LGBT fundraiser remarks likening Trump supporters to a basket of deplorables and irredeemables. It contrasts liberal labels of traditional Americans with past journalist stereotyping of evangelicals, noting pushback and apologies.
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New York
Hillary Clinton
Obama
Clinton
Trump
Washington Post
Michael Weisskopf
Weisskopf
Joanne Byrd
Republican National Com
Political insults across eras highlight negative campaigning
The piece contrasts current political rancor with Jefferson Adams era sparring. It cites Reince Priebus calling Clinton elitist and hypocritical and recalls early negative campaigning, including remarks about Adams and Jefferson. It notes surrogates amplified attacks and suggests debates may steer discourse. Cal Thomas invites reader emails.
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Clinton
Reince Priebus
Priebus
America
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Adams
Jefferson
Rick Ungar
Forbes Magazine
Yale University
James Callender
Trump mocks military record and boats about Vietnam claim
The piece surveys Donald Trump’s past comments about military service and leadership. It notes his five draft deferments, his “personal Vietnam” remark, critiques of generals, praise of retired officers backing him, and potential replacements if he wins. It mentions veterans’ polling, charity issues, and endorsements from notable figures.
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Washington
Donald Trump
Vietnam
Howard Stern
Trump
U.S
NBC
Obama
Washington Post
Tom Ricks
John McCain
Iraq
Post
New York
Fifth Avenue
John Allen
Clinton
William G. Boykin
The
Family Research Council
Thomas McInerney
Fox News
Afghanistan
Terry Lakin
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