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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2011
Page
2
A commentary outlining devotion to personal liberty and self-government. It asserts equal rights endowed by a Creator, not by government, and argues that true freedom comes from individuals controlling their own lives and property for the common good.
A French villager who witnessed Lt Ferris Suttle's crash vowed to locate his family and share the story of the heroic American pilot. In 1965 he visited the Suttle family in America to recount how Suttle saved the village before his plane went down.
The 2009 North Carolina Racial Justice Act aimed to curb bias in capital cases. Proponents say costs are low and the act reduces wrongful death penalties, while opponents claim repeal would save little and raise litigation costs. Thomas Johnson, a former prosecutor, notes ongoing death penalty prosecutions and argues for preserving the act.
Retired branch supervisor Sarah Boyd voices dismay at proposed closure of public library branches in Gaston County. She argues the branches provide affordable Internet access, materials, staff expertise, and community programs for Bessemer City and nearby communities, warning of reduced quality of life and lasting regret.
A reader comments on a reported assault involving a pregnant woman and her child, questioning involvement and motives. The writer criticizes moving to a dark area and expresses safety concerns, endorsing open carry for protection.
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