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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2002
Page
5
The Gazette A Freedom Newspaper lists Duane K. McCallister as publisher and John Pea as editor with Barry Bridges serving as editorial page editor, detailing key leadership positions at the publication.
A manifesto asserts that true freedom comes from self-control and individual rights granted by a Creator, not by government. It champions equal endowment of life and property, urging readers to understand freedom to promote personal and collective advancement.
A concise meditation urges readers to think for themselves while upholding others right to do the same. It champions intellectual independence and shared respect for differing viewpoints as essential to a functioning public sphere.
The Gazette outlines letter guidelines requiring writer name address and daytime phone number. Letters must be 300 words or less with general interest content and may be edited for length and accuracy. Include submission methods by mail, fax, email, or in person and note that all items become property of the newspaper.
TO OUR READERS Syndicated columnists The Gazette features several nationally syndicated columnists. Although schedules are always subject to change, here are the days they usually run. Monday James J. Kilpatrick Tuesday Thomas Lowell Wednesday Walter Williams Thursday Tibor Machan Thursday Sunday George Will Friday Steve Chapman Saturday Jacob Sullum Robyn Blumner If you have a favorite columnist please call 704 869 1813 and let us know.
Thomas Sowell argues the Middle East and Sri Lanka show peace comes only after sustained suffering and shifts in power, not from “peace processes” or endless negotiations. Real change arrives when no side sees further gains from war, as with Japan’s WWII end and the Cold War détente.
Our opinion argues against federal mental health parity mandates as proposed. The piece warns such mandates could raise insurance costs and uninsurance, curb consumer choice, and push standardization that hurts individualized care. It cautions political processes may misalign incentives with physicians and patients.
The Hubble Space Telescope images offer a billions light years distant view of space, a stunning swirl of colors like art. A recent test shows zoom functions blocked by high traffic.
Washington security veterans fear terrorists could obtain weapons of mass destruction. Senators Lugar and Biden push dismantling programs and debt forgiveness for cooperation. Cohen lauds Nunn Lugar act while Ridge warns on a real threat from Russian nuclear materials requiring global vigilance. Ann McFeathers reports from Washington.
The Gazette invites concise well written letters or My Turn pieces for its Readers' Voice award. Each month one Feedback letter or My Turn is chosen, with a yearly prize next July. Past winners include James H. King Gastonia Alex Barkley Cramerton Renae Forbes Dallas Nick Morrow Lowell Bob Jessen Mount Holly.
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