Gazettes A Freedom Newsypay Publisher Duane K. McCallister
Publisher Duane K McCallister and editor John Pea lead Gazette s Freedom Newsypay pages with editorial oversight by Barry Bridges, presenting the paper's writing and layout choices.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2000
Page
5
Publisher Duane K McCallister and editor John Pea lead Gazette s Freedom Newsypay pages with editorial oversight by Barry Bridges, presenting the paper's writing and layout choices.
A civic manifesto arguing that freedom comes from self-government, not government power. It stresses equal endowment by the Creator, protection of life and property, and warns against excessive prudence eroding life’s adventurous value.
The Gazette outlines letter submission rules including required signature address and daytime phone, general interest and tasteful content, 300 words or less, edited as needed, one letter per month, with options for longer pieces to My Turn. Contact methods include office drop, mail, fax, and email, and poetry or consumer complaints are not published.
Letters about the November 7 election must reach the Gazette by Tuesday October 24 to guarantee publication. The Gazette plans to publish feedback by November 5. Election letters are limited to 300 words. three letters from candidates will not be published.
Syndicated columnists listed with usual running days for The Gazette. Readers encouraged to call 869-1813 with favorite columnist preferences.
Two North Carolina gubernatorial candidates Richard Winroot and Mike Easley spar over education reform with voucher debates. Easley labels Winroot’s tax funded private school scholarships a voucher scheme while highlighting public funding concerns. The article notes voucher potential to aid failing schools and reduce burden on districts, while opponents fear cash loss for public schools.
The Nov 24 election results show Slobodan Milosevic defeated by Vojislav Kostunica. Milosevic-militant leadership may exit after an Oct 8 runoff, with international pressure rising to lift sanctions and aid Serbia’s recovery. Kostunica vows non-extradition as Hague war crimes case looms.
The National Capital Planning Commission approved a World War II memorial plan cutting across the Mall axis. It features 56 17 foot pillars and two 41 foot arches, sunken six feet, with backers including Bob Dole and Tom Hanks. Critics warn the design harms the Mall’s sightlines and historic resonance. President Clinton is urged to pause construction for public input.
A syndicated column revisits E B White’s advice to avoid qualifiers like rather and somewhat. Readers defend shading words. examples from USA Today, The Washington Post, and Will illustrate nuanced usage while a Texas meteorologist notes rainfall may aid drought. Kilpatrick invites reader questions.
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