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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2001
Page
1
Publication staff roles listed for The Gazette including editors and managers. Delivery contact number provided with instructions for replacement service and advance payment policy for mail subscriptions. Copyright notice and periodical details note 122nd year and issue number 218 across 28 pages.
Bill Williams recalls owning Trojan the Tractor in his boyhood and how a 48 Ford rekindled that dream. He tells of farm life near Hudson Boulevard, the horse business, neighbors, and decades later finding Trojan again near Lake Lure, weathered but recognizable.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will stage a spring 2002 exhibit tracing teen idols from Frank Sinatra to Britney Spears. Curator Jim Henke says the show will cover the 1940s through contemporary stars like the Backstreet Boys. Memorabilia from David Cassidy Debbie Gibson New Kids on the Block Neil Sedaka and Bobby Sherman will be shown along with memories from teenyboppers. The exhibit aims to attract multiple generations of fans with items for youths and grandparents alike.
Saturday's concert marked Ellis Marsalis's departure from the University of New Orleans music faculty with Terrence Blanchard set to replace him. Also notes Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins buys a $3.8 million oceanside home in Los Angeles and lawyer Jan Schlichtmann facing renewed bankruptcy-linked scrutiny in the Woburn case.
On August 6 historically significant events include the Hiroshima bombing in 1945 and the Constitutional Convention opening in 1787. Other notes cover Bolivia's 1825 independence, the first electric chair execution in 1890, and notable deaths and birthdays of public figures and musicians.
In Sunday's business section a photo outline misidentified the Starburst Skating Center owner's children. The correct names are Alex Caughey and Dakota.
Partly sunny today with possible isolated afternoon storm. Highs near 90, clear tonight with upper 60s. Tuesday mixes sun and clouds with highs in the low 90s. Tropical Storm Barry and its remnants stay to the west this week.
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