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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2001
Page
4
Duane K. McCallister publishes Gazette A Freedom Newspaper with John Pea as editor and Barry Bridges as editorial page editor, shaping its editorial stance and content.
A compact reflection on liberty and progress quotes Harry Miliner stating progress arises when people dare to be different, urging bold individuality as a catalyst for social change. The note frames freedom as a collective outcome of courageous, unconventional thinking.
The Gazette outlines letter submission rules including signatures, addresses, and daytime phone numbers. Letters must be 300 words or less and may be edited for length and accuracy. They may be mailed to 1893 Remount Road Gastonia NC or sent to PO Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053 or faxed or emailed to the listed addresses.
The Gazette invites concise, well written letters to the Feedback section for its Readers Voice award. Each month a single Feed back letter or My Turn piece is chosen, with a yearly July prize for the winner. Personal attacks should be avoided.
Readers are told the usual publication schedule listing columnists James Kilpatrick Thomas Lowell Walter Williams Tibor Machan George Will Steve Chapman Jacob Sullum Robyn Blumner Sowell Williams are popular with readers. Call 704 869 1813 to share favorites.
The article argues that today’s Afghanistan conflict mirrors Civil War era questions of victory and strategy. It cites Sherman’s belief that destroying enemy personnel is key, critiques surrender as a long term cost, and contrasts with leaders like Rumsfeld and Myers. It notes Confederate zealots and the South’s elite class shaping war aims.
Charles Wetzell of American Legion Post 23 and Ray Edwards started Gastonia’s museum in Memorial Hall with uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia donated by veterans and civilians. Memorial Hall was later renovated and dedicated to veterans. The main exhibit includes Wetzell’s wound pistol and glass-enclosed mannequins. a plaque lists Gaston County war dead. Teachers can schedule visits by calling Wetzell, and students may view nearby fire department displays.
A federal appeals court blocked USDA from shutting a major ground beef supplier over repeated salmonella violations in school lunch programs. The case drew support from the National Meat Association which argued salmonella is not dangerous if meat is cooked properly per CDC estimates of millions sickened annually. A separate grand jury indicted Tyson Foods for conspiring to hire over 2,000 undocumented workers across 15 plants.
The Parliament attack in Delhi strains ties between India and Pakistan as Bush urges caution while pursuing counterterrorism. India blames Pakistan based groups for 13 deaths including five attackers, with Musharraf pressed to act against identified Pakistani terrorists. The U.S. seeks to aid both nations and contain a dangerous escalation without destabilizing Musharraf’s government.
The piece questions moving Congress to New York for a show vote, arguing it would waste time and money. It notes Rep. Charles Rangel's push with many co sponsors and criticizes traffic and security burdens, urging Congress to remain in Washington.
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