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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2004
Page
3
The Chronicle records its lineage with founder dates from July 24, 1829 and long serving Hudnutt publishers and editors. It lists Arthur D. Hudnutt as publisher 1970 to 1991, Andrew R. Young as editor, Scott Brown as editorial page editor, Rudy Dicks as managing editor, and Patti Ewald as assistant managing editor.
Elyria voters rejected a 1 mill levy by 530 votes, triggering 10 percent cuts in books and magazines, 20 layoffs, and reduced hours including Sunday access. Director Bonnell-Mihalis warned of draconian cuts if funds were rejected. A new levy is on the March ballot, with officials indicating some restoration of services may follow.
In letters to the editor, readers argue for automating bills and direct deposits to save time and postage, criticize government refunds and interest-free loans, praise or challenge wartime policy views, and warn against turning Bradley Woods Metroparks into a regional dog park suggesting funds be kept for human recreation.
Clarence Page reviews a year of missteps and quirks from 2003, naming quirky winners in the Page Prizes for Peculiar Achievements. He notes Saddam’s capture spin, Hillary versus Tucker Carlson, Rush Limbaugh’s ESPN fallout, disbanding the Iraqi army, Schwarzenegger’s gay marriage stance, Paris Hilton’s Simple Life ratings surge, Fox News versus Al Franken, and a Yale reunion quip. The piece teases next year’s nominations and closes with New Year wishes.
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letters to the editor being edited for brevity clarity and candor. It requires the writer to sign with full home address and telephone number and provides mail fax and email contact details for submission.
A columnist offers free unsolicited guidance to retired General Wesley Clark. It argues his strength as a nonpolitician and four star officer could win the presidency if he stops mirroring political talking points and instead speaks with steady, experience-grounded leadership. The piece urges Clark to critique Bush’s Iraq strategy and present a clear plan for al Qaida and national recovery.
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