Almanac Highlights from September Second Days Past
Today in 2010 marks day 266 of the year and the start of autumn. Key facts include the 1806 return of the Corps of Discovery to St Louis after exploring to the Pacific, Nixon’s 1952 Checkers speech, and notable birthdays for Walter Lippmann Mickey Rooney Ray Charles Julio Iglesias Bruce Springsteen and Jason Alexander. Rocky Marciano’s 1952 title win over Jersey Joe Walcott is also listed. The term cold war is linked to Lippmann and 44 expedition survivors are noted. A full moon is noted for Sept 23.
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Corps of Discovery
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Richard Nixon
Walter Lippmann
Mickey Rooney
Ray Charles
Julio Iglesias
Bruce Springsteen
Jason Alexander
Rocky Marciano
Jersey Joe Walcott
Mourning in America ad taps sadness over Obama era
Kathleen Parker reviews a new anti Obama ad titled Mourning in America by Citizens for the Republic. The piece parallels Reagan era messaging, warns of unemployment and foreclosures, and argues for a Republican shift while noting the emotional impact of the somber advertisement.
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New York
Barack Obama
America
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Citizens For the Republic
Fred Davis
Strategic Perception Inc
GOP
Davis
George W. Bush
John McCain
Carly Fiorina
Obama
U.S
Ban lobbyists and parties in political reform letter
A reader argues for banning all lobbyists and special interest groups and even political parties to curb influence on policy. The letter says elected officials must govern without outside contributions and claims health care reform was watered down by lobbyist pressure.
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Thomas Higgason
Sutton for Lorain re election backed by local letter
A letter to the editor from Dan Chrusksi urged support for Betty Sutton for re election to represent Lorain and the 13th District. The writer cites her role on the cash for clunkers program and votes to protect teachers and reduce deficits. A second reader praises flag protection and constitutional rights.
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Betty Sutton
Lorain
Sutton
Washington
Sally Walter
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 shorter and may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Atters
Chroniclet.com
China economy expansion fuels paranoia and hope
Doyle McManus analyzes China's 10 percent yearly growth, its shift from export to domestic consumption, and the social strains of rural poverty, unemployment targets, and mass incidents. He notes officials fear a tipping point, while Beijing seeks to sustain momentum and avoid gloating over surpassing Japan.
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China
Cartier
Japan
California
Beijing
Fan Gang
Obama
Fan
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen
National Public Security Ministry
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Walmart
U.S. Treasury
Timothy E Geithner
St. Augustine
International Monetary Fund
United States
Albania
Dong Manyuan
China Institute of International Studies
U.S
Jon Huntsman
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