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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2003
Page
6
The page lists founders and staff of a 1927 to 1950 publication. Hudnutt as publisher, Cooper Hudnutt, Andrew R. Young as editor, Scott Brown as Editorial Page Editor, Rudy Dicks and Pattie Wald as managing and assistant editors.
Local observers accuse commissioners Mary Jo Vasi and Dave Moore of grandstanding over toilet paper and carpet costs. Vasi criticized a $10,000 toilet paper bill for the sheriff. Moore attacked a $58,543 carpet replacement in the auditor’s office. The column also notes ALS fundraiser heroics by Ted Dowdell and a hazardous materials oversight at York International tenants Matrix Logistics and Amware, plus sports and park vandalism brief.
The writer lauds Saddam Hussein's capture while condemning his actions. He notes the dictator’s defiance, calls him a rat, and questions the mercy request with a pistol in his lap. The piece contrasts his calls for jihad with his personal crisis and death, framing the capture as a moral reckoning.
TOM CALLAHAN of Elyria condemns President Bush for mismanaging Iraq and exploiting a Thanksgiving visit. He argues the quick fly by shows neglect of morale needs and security losses, noting November as the deadliest month and urging better leadership for armed forces and their families.
The Chronicle Telegram outlines editing limits for letters to the editor. Letters should be 200 words or shorter and may be edited to fit length. Contributors must include signature, full home address, and telephone number for mail fax or email submissions.
A sampling of editorials from newspapers nationwide reflects varied reactions to Saddam Hussein's capture, debating implications for Iraq stability, U.S. policy, and regional geopolitics. Authors call for strategy, accountability, and cautious optimism amid ongoing conflict.
Saddam Hussein surrendered in a pit by the Tigris, a symbolic end to his rule. Bush vows justice while Democrats debate internationalizing the occupation. The capture marks a new starting point, not a turning point, in stabilizing Iraq under a democratic government.
Analysts say capturing Saddam Hussein marks a turning point in Iraqi history and US policy toward Iran. His alive interrogation could shape future actions, with fair trial essential. Rebuilding Iraq requires debt relief, oil fixes, and safer streets, aided by UN and other nations. A united Bush administration would boost international backing for the transition to democracy.
The Post-Dispatch notes Saddam Hussein was captured hiding in a farm hole near Tikrit ending his brutal rule. It warns the war against terrorism remains and democracy for Iraq will take time, but the seizure signals U S intelligence and military effectiveness and a tactical symbolic victory for President Bush.
The Dallas Morning News notes winners include George W. Bush who urges patience, Tony Blair and European allies, the Iraqi people, and coalition troops riding high mood. Losers cited are the Axis of Weasels France Germany Russia and pro Saddam Arabs, plus Howard Dean and Al Gore amid war-time politics and anti-war movements facing scrutiny.
The account portrays Saddam Hussein leaving power not in a grand act but a subdued end. Descriptions emphasize his understated demeanor and the muted images of a former leader amid the collapse of his regime.
The capture of Saddam Hussein near Tikrit is hailed as a milestone in the Iraq conflict and a test for Bush's preemption policy Critics warn that violence will continue and future tyrants may rise. The piece notes potential Iraqi trials and wider geopolitical implications including France Germany and Western media reaction.
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