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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2001
Page
5
Duane KK is listed as publisher with McCallister as editor and John Pea as editor for the page. Barry Bridges serves as editorial page editor.
A concise editorial stance asserts freedom as self control and equal rights endowed by a creator, not government. It emphasizes informing readers to promote liberty, preserve life and property, and enable fuller personal development for all.
A reflective aphorism emphasizes that assigning responsibility and showing trust empower individuals. It frames freedom as a duty bound to confidence in personal accountability and reliability.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words with the writer’s signature address and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length and accuracy. Only one letter per month is allowed. poetry and consumer complaints are not published. Submissions should be brought, mailed, faxed, or emailed to the listed Gastonia address and contact.
This listing provides contact details for Gaston County commissioners across townships. Riverbend chair Heath Jenkins, Gastonia vice chair Donnie Loftis, Cherryville Floyd Wright, Crowders Mountain Joe Carpenter, Dallas Pearl Burris-Floyd, Gastonia Tom Keigher, South Point Mickey Price, plus the County Manager, with direct phone lines for each.
Belmont officials list the mayor Billy Joye and council members George Hall Srl Dixon Charlie Flowers Jane Ray and Richard Cromfish with contact numbers. The City Manager is also listed with a direct line.
The Supreme Court rejects school bans on black armbands and protects student expression. It notes no disruption or violence tied to the protest, warning administrators not to suppress unpopular views. The piece cites Tin ker v Des Moines and critiques zero tolerance culture in schools.
The Senate shifts to a Democratic majority led by Tom Daschle with a one vote margin. Analysts warn real changes depend on future elections, while gridlock remains possible. President Bush pursues direct persuasion and bipartisan deals, but reform may hinge on funding choices and party dynamics.
The piece notes the historic fast-track power, lapsed since Clinton era, and President Bush seeks its return to push trade agreements that would open markets for 35 Sub Saharan nations. It argues that dropping quotas and tariffs is essential for meaningful African development and democratic progress.
Deborah Wilson of Gastonia writes about reentry, arguing employers should hire ex prisoners and offer second chances. She cites personal struggle after release, mentions Hurricane Floyd volunteerism by inmates, and urges society to forgive past felonies to reduce recidivism.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters to the editor for the Feedback section. Each month one letter or My Turn column will win the Readers' Voice award, with a yearly July prize for the overall winner. Submissions should be concise, well written, with a reasonable message and no personal attacks. Rasdeks' oice.
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