Terrorism's Reach Outweighs Body Counts In News Judgment
In a reflection by GateHouse Media editors, the piece discusses how terrorism shapes news selection more by fear and disruption than by raw death toll. It recalls a Notre Dame Cathedral hammer attack and broader questions of how to gauge future threats without sensationalizing violence.
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China
Wire Service
London Bridge
Chicago
U.S
Notre Dame Cathedral
Syria
Paris
Notre Dame
Thought of the Day on Old Glory by Lane
A flag day address attributed to Franklin Knight Lane recalls the flag speaking as a symbol of national belief and collective aspiration. Lane, a U S interior secretary, reflects on how the flag embodies the people’s unity and potential.
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U.S. Interior
Franklin Knight Lane
Residents react to local crime and parks plan input
Public comments express anger at a brazen daytime robbery in Gaston County review while residents urge park upgrades and extended greenway trails. Community voices vocalize concern about safety and personal property rights amid discussions of funding and management.
No Law Limiting Religion or Press in Congress Text
A rendition of the First Amendment clause outlines limits on Congress prohibiting religion or abridging speech press assembly and petition as protected rights. It emphasizes protecting free exercise and peaceful assembly and redress of grievances.
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Congress
America in Our Hands Now by Larry Shull in Kings Mountain
Larry Shull reflects on late 20th century U.S. news media from Cronkite to Fox News and the shift to cable reporting. He recalls Reagan as California governor, Dan Rather’s coverage, and his switch to David Brinkley for balanced views. He notes Ted Turner’s CNN rise, Hanoi Jane, Tom Brokaw, and Bret Baier with Chris Wallace, urging informed, mature public judgment as the greatest generation fades.
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Dan Rather
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California
Reagan
Soviet Union
U.S
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Bill Cinori
ABC
CNN
Ted Turner
Jane Fonda
Hanoi
Jane
Tom Brokaw
NBC
America
FOX News
Bret Baier
Chris Wallace
Congress preps heavy agenda before August recess
The article outlines a looming workload for Congress ahead of the August 1 recess, including raising the national debt limit, replacing the Affordable Care Act, tax reform prospects, passing spending bills by September 30, and pushing an infrastructure package. It notes partisan clashes, especially between Freedom Caucus and mainstream Republicans, with Russia election interference also drawing focus.
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Freedom Caucus
House of Representatives
Senate
Readers invited to share views in local opinion pages
The Gaston Gazette solicits letters to the editor with writers' name, address and daytime phone, edited for length and accuracy. Preferred length is 300 words or less, with one letter published every 15 days, and poetry petitions consumer complaints are not published. Mail to P.O. Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053 or fax 704-867-5751 or email gastongazette@gastongazette.com.
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