Gazette Publisher and Editorial Team Listing
The Gazette lists Duane K McCallister as publisher John Pea as editor and Barry Bridges as editorial page editor. The three names appear on the masthead as the paper’s leadership for the editorial section.
Philosophy of Freedom and Self-Determination
A public statement extols individual freedom grounding rights in creation by God, not government. It argues all people are equal in endowed rights to life, property, and liberty, defining freedom as self-control and urging readers to promote and preserve liberty for themselves and others.
Thoughts on Freedom and the Dream Life
A reflective aphorism on pursuing bold aspirations. It urges confident steps toward personal dreams and living as imagined, emphasizing courage and self-direction in shaping one’s path.
How to submit letters to The Gazette of Gastonia
The Gazette notes letters require the writer name address and daytime phone. They should be 300 words or less and may be edited for length accuracy and taste. Editors accept mailed, faxed or emailed submissions to the Gastonia address, PO Box, or portal provided.
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Readers' Voice award criteria and guidelines
The Gazette invites concise well written letters to the Feedback section for Readers' Voice consideration. Each month a Feedback letter or My Turn column is chosen, with a yearly July award for the winner. Letters should have a reasonable message and avoid personal attacks.
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L A smoking ban sparks debate on public health
Jacob Sullum argues that singling out smoking in parks reflects selective policy making and proposes broader concerns about obesity. He cites Surgeon General Satcher on obesity trends and critiques celebrity and media portrayals, urging consistent health role modeling.
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Osama bin Laden and followers celebrate 9/11 attack
The text recalls the shocked reaction as bin Laden and his cohorts celebrated the Sept 11 attacks that killed over 3,000 civilians. It labels the group as an extraordinary enemy with an unprecedented goal and calls for full commitment to destroying them first.
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Health news in threes from The Gazette opinion page
A compilation of health and community items from The Gazette’s opinion section. It notes NC blacks living to 100, vaccines, cold medicine progress, declining teen smoking, and local charity efforts in Gaston County. It also covers a theft replacement for a nativity scene and criticism of public funding for sports arenas while endorsing free enterprise.
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Argentina in crisis tests democracy and IMF stance
A joint US Canada Mexico statement offers support to Argentina as IMF loan issues and debt reach crisis levels. Analysts warn against returning to old protectionist policies while urging strong democratic commitment ahead of new elections within three months.
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