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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1995
Page
3
A quotation emphasizes that freedom endures only while the nation remains the home of the brave. It reflects on civic duty, courage, and the balance between liberty and responsibility in safeguarding democratic values.
Gastonia city leaders push a plan to form a special tax district for unincorporated areas to pay county police, aiming to end double taxation as county and municipal officials weigh consolidation. County police provide services across Gaston, including to city limits, with 3,537 actions in 1994 and support for towns with detectives and crime lab work. A full study on consolidation is urged to remove jurisdictional barriers and cut redundant costs.
The piece notes FBI monitoring of figures like Eleanor Roosevelt and the Michigan Militia, then critiques Sen Arlen Specter for letting militia leaders speak in Congress. It argues FBI involvement should hinge on crime evidence and supports Specter allowing the forum despite controversy.
The 1984 case revisits affirmative action and minority set-asides. The author criticizes racial preferences as exploitative, arguing sealed bidding makes colorblind contracts possible, reducing government expenditure and harming both minority and white taxpayers. It highlights Noah Robinson’s case as an example of perceived abuse.
The county faces a 5 percent proposed budget cut that could reduce federal and state funds matching Gaston County appropriations, risking program losses and harming citizens especially children. County government is described as antiquated and crowded, with underpaid overworked staff, higher insurance costs, and training gaps slowing agencies. Some commissioners push personal agendas while others serve the people, prompting praise for the latter.
The Gazette invites signed letters with full address and a daytime phone number for authorship confirmation. Letters must be tasteful and of general interest, under 300 words, limited to one per month, and subject to editing. Send to The Gazette at 2500 E Franklin Blvd Gastonia NC 28053 or P O Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053 Fax 8675751 AOL GazetteNet email gazettenet aol.com or online.
The speaker urges commissioners to end their board pay and cover only expenses to reduce the budget. They note elected officials chose public service and should honor civic duty, addressing Brenda C. Rhom in Bessemer City.
A flurry of UFO reports from Lincolnton to Iron Station includes a top shaped craft and a blimp like object seen by many across North Carolina. Dwarf like figures observed in Surry County add to unexplained cases. The 48th anniversary of modern UFO activity is marked June 24, with July due reports from US Air Force MUFON GAO on the Roswell crash.
Community notes that many officers rely on the DARE program and fear job losses if cut. Proponents claim the program helps prevent drug use and that kids support DARE and its focus on resisting drugs.
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