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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2001
Page
5
Duane K McCallister is named editor and John Pea is named editorial page editor with Barry Bridges named deputy in a restructuring of the newspaper staff. The changes will steer opinion content while maintaining daily news coverage across the chain.
Statement outlining a newspaper's credo that freedom comes from individual self-control and ownership of one’s life and property. It emphasizes equality, creator-endowed rights, and the goal of enabling readers to promote and preserve freedom for themselves and others.
A philosophical assertion declares all men born free and that liberty is a divine gift granted by God. The statement frames freedom as a universal, inherent right rather than a privilege earned by wealth or status.
The Gazette outlines letter submission rules requiring writer’s signature address and day time phone number, limits to 300 words, allows edits for length factual accuracy and other concerns, and restricts poetry or consumer complaints.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters to the Feedback section or My Turn columns for monthly Readers' Voice awards. Each winner gains eligibility for a yearly July award if the message is clear, well written, and avoids personal attacks.
The Gazette lists national columnists and usual publication days. Mon Kilpatrick, Tue Sowell and Williams, Thu Machan, Thu Sun Will, Fri Gallagher and Chapman, Sat Sullum. Readers may call 704 869 1813 with preferences.
In Queens, Herman Badillo, 72, appeals to voters while Bloomberg, a billionaire Republican with liberal roots, spends on TV and courting GOP support. The piece traces Badillo’s rise from Puerto Rican orphan to City College graduate and long public career, arguing a push for standards against a backdrop of Giuliani era overhauls.
Bill Davison of Denver criticizes a proposed incorporation in eastern Lincoln County. He argues four levels of taxation are excessive, warns of wasted government spending, and urges voters to oppose the referendum while noting tax burden on private sectors and retirement concerns. He thanks local officials for opposing incorporation and suggests movers relocate to Charlotte.
Opinion piece argues Democrats oppose Bush tax cuts, blame shrinking surplus, and fear Social Security funding. It contends the second largest surplus remains despite revisions and that tax rebates and slower economy justify more tax cuts. It labels Democratic fears as sour grapes and seeks further cuts to spur growth.
The Gaston County Memory Walk for Alzheimer's is set for Sept 8 at Gaston County Park in Dallas amid ongoing local fundraisers. Harold Degree, father of missing Asha Degree, was hospitalized after a serious car wreck as searches near Catawba County continue. In Charlotte, vandals spray painted swastikas and Gaza related tags on two Jewish temples and vehicles, underscoring local tension and the community’s resolve to show tolerance amidst hostility.
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