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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2002
Page
5
The Gazette A Freedom Newspaper announces Duane K McCallister as publisher and John Pea as editor with Barry Bridges as editorial page editor, reflecting leadership changes on the masthead.
A civic-minded manifesto asserts freedom as self-control and endowment by the Creator, not government. It argues all people hold equal rights to life, property, and liberty, urging readers to promote and preserve their own freedom and encourage others.
A reflective piece argues that freedom persists despite adversaries and challenges. The author, Hector Oscar Amengual, asserts freedom endures through resilience and steadfast defense against oppression.
The Gaston Gazette accepts letters with the writer’s signature address and daytime phone. They must be 300 words or less, general interest, in good taste, and may be edited for length and accuracy. Submission options include in person, mail, fax, or email with reuse rights noted.
Directory style item lists contact details for senators John Edwards Jesse Helms Strom Thurmond and Ernest Hollings with D C and local office addresses phone numbers and email addresses for Washington and state offices.
James Kilpatrick cites Carl Linder of Seattle and others arguing that writing aims to inform persuade or provoke emotion for every audience there is a vocabulary. He defends not dumbing down and praises quotidian and meshugaas as fitting terms when readers share language and editors judge precision. He notes editorial responsibility to clarity and reader understanding.
The Gazette notes strong local opposition to a proposed Hoffman Road shopping center. Of 64 surveyed, 58 opposed, three supported, three neutral, citing flood risk, traffic, lack of sidewalks, and redundancy with nearby groceries. Residents praise Council members for resisting development harming neighborhoods and homes. A separate item highlights Tex the beagle available for adoption through Tri County Animal Rescue.
The House backed H R 3231 to abolish the INS and create two bureaus for naturalization and enforcement. Supporters say separate focus could improve efficiency, but critics doubt wide reform. Senate differences and election-year politics may prevent passage this year.
Commentary argues against the dissident state AGs mission to expand punitive remedies against Microsoft beyond the federal antitrust settlement. It says federal law enforcement, not states, should shape penalties and warns the sought remedies could harm consumers, stifle innovation, and impede the national economy. It asserts the case centers on principles over personalities.
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