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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2013
Page
4
A witty maxim attributed to Grace King questions patience as unnecessary in a well ordered society. The quote critiques the idea that patience serves dullards, contrasting patience with a world that supposedly requires none.
The Gazette notes Grizzlies games draw strong crowds at Sims Legion Park with two early home dates totaling 6,527 attendance. Gastonia CPL leads last season in attendance with 59,000+, while ticket sales rise 30 percent overall. Promotions include Kids Take Over the Ballpark Night on July 1. Local American Legion teams from Gaston and Lincoln counties compete for Area IV, with the World Series in Shelby a goal.
Syndicated columnist Thomas Sowell argues that tax loopholes let individuals and corporations pay less than the law requires and warns against government abuse of power. He cites IRS and DOJ actions as examples of state overreach threatening freedom, urging vigilance to prevent the erosion of liberty.
A reader praises Kalmbach as a stellar educator while sharing fond memories from early teaching days. Posts also note well deserved commendations for Vietnam veterans and honor for Mr Carroll's service, thanking them for their contributions.
In a local store line I overheard a clerk loudly ask a customer for loyalty program details including name birth date address email and phone. The clerk typed the data on a computer as the customer spelled it, risking identity theft and burglary. Retailers should use written forms and protect customer information. DAN GILBERT Gastonia.
Bessemer City American Legion Posts 243 and 538 placed flags on veterans graves May 24 at 11 in 11 area cemeteries. Volunteers met at 8 a.m. to set flags and also lined Virginia Avenue. Flags were removed Tuesday as commanders Mike Grigg and Clarence Alexander thanked all participants and apologized for any missed markers.
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