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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2000
Page
4
The bulletin lists publisher Duane K. McCallister and editor John Pea with editorial page editor Barry Bridges. It presents staff roles for the publication, signaling typical masthead details of the Freedom Newspaper.
A civic minded statement advocates peace beginning with individuals. It argues freedom comes from personal control of life and property, stressing equal rights endowed by a Creator rather than government. The piece envisions wide civic virtue and personal responsibility.
A famous quotation asserts fierce loyalty to the United States while demanding freedom to critique the nation. The line underscores the paradox of patriotism and free speech, often cited in discussions of civic duty and constitutional rights.
The Gazette accepts letters up to about 90 words and may edit for length and taste. Writers must include signature, address, and daytime phone, and may publish one letter per month. Mail to 2500 E Franklin Blvd Gastonia NC 28053 or RO Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053. or fax 7048675751 or email gastongazette link.freedom.com. poetry and consumer complaints are not published.
Contact details list city officials for Bessemer City including Mayor Allan W. Farris and council members Harold McClellan Kay C. McCathen Marilyn H. Best Charles Kirby Sr Howard L. Jones and David A. Lutz plus the City Manager. Phone numbers are provided for each role.
The Gazette lists national columnists with usual run days for each. Readers are invited to call 704 869 1813 to share favorites and suggestions, with Sowell and Williams noted as local favorites.
The Supreme Court unanimously vacated the Florida high court’s deadline ruling, saying it failed to justify its actions. The piece argues the Florida court overstepped and that Gore supporters claimed it merely interpreted law, while the U.S. Constitution preserves legislative authority over election timing. The author questions why the high court intervened and notes possible future修interpretation to align with federal law.
The piece argues government should not subsidize the arts, citing the general welfare clause and the Tenth Amendment. It notes NEA grants, political objections by Sen. Helms and allies, and debates over funding amounts and eligibility. It frames constitutional limits as the standard for public support of arts.
A letter criticizes Al Gore and praises Bush, accusing Gore of abusing power and urging action. The writer references Dick Cheney and calls for party insiders to intervene. A separate note claims Maizel won the Florida lottery by mistake and contemplates legal action over the incorrect numbers.
Thomas Sowell argues the left harms the poor through redistribution and environmental extremism. He contends free markets lift millions out of poverty, while leftist campaigns rely on power and envy, attracting academics with accusations of racism and securing lucrative lecture fees.
A Belmont resident named Kirby B. Maxwell was chosen as Readers' Voice winner for November. His Feedback letter Update voting systems appeared in the Gazette on November 23. He argued the Electoral College should be abolished and voting systems across states must be updated and standardized.
The Gazette invites concise well written letters for the Feedback section. Each month a Feedback letter or My Turn column is chosen for the Readers' Voice award, with July naming the yearly winner. Letters should have a reasonable message and avoid personal attacks per the published guidelines.
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