Editorial Page Editors Named in City Notice
The newspaper announces John Pea as Editorial Page Editor and Barry Bridges as Editorial Page Editor in an internal staffing update.
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John Pea
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2001
Page
5
Philosophy of Freedom and Self-Determination
The piece asserts that freedom comes from personal self-control and equal endowment by the Creator. It emphasizes individual rights to life and property, and to promote freedom for themselves and others. It argues that liberty arises from personal responsibility, not government, shaping a communal ethic of self-direction.
Thoughts on Freedom and Despotism Voice
A concise reflection argues that perceiving oneself as helpless invites tyranny. It warns that a wise despot preserves public reliance to maintain control and prevent collective power from forming. The piece emphasizes personal agency as antidote to oppression.
Gazette Letters Policy and Contact Guidelines
The Gazette outlines how to submit letters including required signature address and daytime phone number. Letters must be 300 words or less and may be edited for length and accuracy. One letter per month. poetry or consumer complaints are not published.
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TO OUR READERS Syndicated columnists
The Gazette lists nationally syndicated columnists with usual run days for each. It notes reader response favors Lowell and Williams as local favorites and invites readers to call (704) 869-1813 with columnist preferences.
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the Gazette
James J. Kilpatrick
Thomas Lowell
Walter Williams
Tibor Machan
George F. Will
Maggie Gallagher
Steve Chapman
Jacob Suilum
Lowell and
Williams
Reach details for Lincoln County commissioners listed
Lincoln County commissioners contact numbers include Jerry Coch rane 704 732 3848 Larry Craig 704 732 6379 Beth Laine 704 735 4810 Tom Anderson 704 483 3229 David Choate 704 736 9863 and County Manager 704 736 8471 for official inquiries.
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Jerry Cochrane
Larry Craig
Beth Laine
Tom Anderson
David Choate
Ignorance or Contempt for the Constitution in U S Governance
Walter Williams argues that many lawmakers and judges show contempt or ignorance toward the Constitution. He cites Madison and Jefferson to warn that government expansion threatens liberty, urging readers to renew constitutional protections and oppose broad federal programs. He notes citizens share responsibility for constitutional respect and warns future generations may curse current policy.
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Supreme Court
James Madison
Williams
Thomas Jefferson
Walter Williams
George Mason University
Fairfax, Va
c/o Creators Syndicate
W. Century Blvd
Los Angeles
Widow recalls loss from 1977 Parker murder in Gastonia
Tammy R Hoermann writes of anger at the death of John Hastings and Tony Parker murder aftermath. Judy Hastings Pittman reflects on grief and calls for state cleanup, road safety, and public accountability while urging community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hastings
Tony Wayne Parker
Parker
Lori Sutherland
the Gazette
Sutherland
Tony Parker
John
Gastonia
Judy Hastings Pittman
North Carolina
Tammy R. Hoermann
Democrats respond to Cobb letter on White House direction
The writer argues that Republican leadership caused NAFTA effects, plant closures, a slowing economy, and rising fuel costs, recalling Reagan Bush era stability and Carter era shortages while criticizing Clinton for moral harm to youth. The piece contrasts party outcomes and accuses Clinton of moral failing.
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al Cobb
White House
NAFTA
Mexico
Clinton
Cobb
Carter
Interference between US and Europe on Balkan policy scrutinized
Our opinion argues that external pressure from The Balkans dispute tests Colin Powell’s European role and exposes gaps in allied coordination. It notes OSCE official Robert Frowick’s Macedonian mediation angering Serb parties andThe Independent questions whether U.S. support remains aligned with NATO in Bosnia and beyond.
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Balkans
United States
Colin Powell
U.S
Bosnia
the Independent
Javier Solana
European Unions
Macedonia
Robert Frowick
Organization For Security and Cooperation In Europe
National Liberation Army
NLA
Mr. Frowick
Frowick
OSCE
The
Independent
U.S. State Department
Gravano’s second career ends with plea United States downgrade
Sammy Gravano the once feared mob hit man faced a plea that could total up to 152 years. In exchange for testifying against former mob colleagues he received a $50 fine and brief jail time. After leaving witness protection he and his son Gerard moved into Ecstasy dealing in Tempe Arizona, a deal that led to new charges and a Sept. 11 sentencing.
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Sammy
Gravano
Mr. Gravano
la Cosa Nostra
Phil
Benny
Jimmy Moran
Gerard
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MR. Rumsfeld
Tempe
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Southwest
Sammy ‘the
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