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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2000
Page
2
In Bonita Louisiana residents reentered Sunday after a noxious ammonia cloud from a fertilizer tank prompted a door-to-door evacuation of over 260 people within a one mile radius. State troopers closed the 30,000 gallon tank late Saturday as the release, estimated at 10,000 to 13,000 gallons, dissipated by midday.
A surfer escaped a great white attack off San Mateo County as a 8 to 10 foot shark struck his surfboard. Paul Evwer, 34, of Santa Barbara, paddled belly down when the shark hit the board, knocking him into the water before he swam to shore. The shark bit the board, leaving 13 inch bite marks, according to Pillar Point Harbor patrol deputy Larry McPheeters.
Oakland authorities say Bryan Keith Jackson, a 19 year old security guard, used a bright spotlight and badge to impersonate an officer in a string of carjackings and attempted carjackings near his home. Two undercover CHP officers tracked him down late Thursday. He faces multiple counts and is under investigation for five carjackings and four attempts in two months.
Los Angeles AP reports Titans starring Denzel Washington earned 21.2 million in its debut, breaking the 20 million barrier as The Exorcist reissue placed second with 7.4 million and Almost Famous earned 5.6 million to remain in the top three. Final figures were due later.
Weekend box office activity shows Remember the Titans earning 21.2 million on modest 27 million budget. Exorcist and Almost Famous follow with 7.4 and 5.6 million as Urban Legends Final Cut Bring It On and others post solid holds. Titans stands out among R-rated titles as Beautiful and Space Cowboys tie for tenth with 1.4 million each.
In Fort Mill industry and family land converge as Ardrey family history threads through Doby's Bridge Road. Jim Ardrey, a retired BellSouth executive, developed Ardrey Acres with 22 homes to honor relatives. As new neighborhoods rise near Oxford Place, planners warn of stormwater runoff and strained water quality in Sugar Creek and the Catawba River, while roads advance with the influx of residents.
Justice continued from Page 1A as Judge Caldwell acknowledged mistakes but noted steps to prevent recurrence. The case spurred by Truett's arrest led to reforms including a new magistrate office computer system and double checking case statuses when bondsmen bring in bailes. Attorney Locke Bell filed suits against Ward and Gaston County Sheriff's Department, with Ward settling for $10,000 and the federal civil rights action ongoing.
Easley stresses enforcement of environmental laws and DENR collaboration with prosecutors. Vinroot concedes improvements but warns against hasty rules, cites gasoline additive failures harming water quality. Neeley backs beach renourishment. Sea walls decisions should be local. Easley supports fishing licenses to manage fisheries.
AP analysis shows more than 2 billion spent by Labor Day as candidates parties and PACs push money to the White House and Congress. Bush tops 100 million for a presidential bid and Corzine spends 35 million in New Jersey Senate race. Critics call it a money flood eroding reform, with soft money largely unrestrained.
Debates set in several cities including Boston and Winston-Salem with sponsors John F. Kennedy Library University of Massachusetts Wake Forest University and Centre College. Events include St Louis Danville and Oct dates with institutional sponsorship and campus hosts.
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