Publisher and editors named in historic newspaper masthead
The record lists the publisher Duane K. McCallister and editors John Pea and Barry Bridges on the masthead as part of the newspaper’s editorial staff.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2001
Page
5
The record lists the publisher Duane K. McCallister and editors John Pea and Barry Bridges on the masthead as part of the newspaper’s editorial staff.
The text outlines a belief that freedom comes from self-control and individual rights granted by the Creator, not by government. It argues all people are equally endowed with the right to preserve life and property and to pursue maximum development through personal freedom.
A concise reflection on how power requires restraint and transparency. It warns that covert action under national security is especially dangerous when unchecked or hidden from public scrutiny. Signals concern for civil liberties amid security practices.
The Gazette outlines letter submissions with writer’s signature address and daytime phone. Keep letters under 300 words unless for My Turn. Only one letter per month. no poetry or consumer complaints. Bring to 1893 Remount Road Gastonia, mail to PO Box 1538, gastonia nc 28053, or fax 704 867 5751 or email gastongazette link.freedom.com.
Reaches for the NC Department of Public Instruction head Mike Ward and State Board chair Phil Kirk are provided with address 301 North Wilmington Street Raleigh NC 27601 phone number 919 807 3300 and DPI website www dpi state nc us.
The U S Supreme Court reviews COPA with Third Circuit upholding a shield against enforcement. Contends that national standards would curb diversity and force self censorship while parents could still access adult content via filters and supervision. Jacob Sullum argues a national standard is unlikely and harmful.
An athlete kept in football despite grades failing to meet eligibility, and the discussion centers on accountability. The speaker asserts the athlete is at fault and probes who is covering for the issue, seeking clarity on responsibility within the program.
Chris Plempons of Gastonia argues that the school system mismanages resources with a cascade of babysitting among principals teachers and students. He questions the cost of outsourcing computer system babysitting and notes a football player’s past poor grades and track team dismissal.
Clariant Corp announces a near 50 million expansion in Mount Holly West to double its Functional Chemical Division output, a move seen as cautious progress amid layoffs. Gas prices ease in North Carolina with AAA Carolinas reporting a 1.06 dollar average per gallon. A cooling trend is forecast for Gaston County with temperatures dipping to the upper 50s to low 60s, easing holiday comfort.
The piece argues there is no duty for shoppers to spend to lift the economy but notes consumer spending fuels two thirds of activity. It weighs concerns about Christmas spending, morale, and moral questions around commercialism in the wake of 9/11, urging responsible choices.
In Gastonia and Clover, S.C. residents answer a weekly question on stress during the holiday season. Andrian McCorkle says he feels no stress and finds it fun though Christmas lacks childhood magic. Stanley Handyman calls Christmas fleeting and says it passes before stress forms. Tonya Norris notes large family pressures and weather dampening the Christmas spirit.
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