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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2000
Page
4
The Gizettes with Freedom Newspaper lists Duane K McCallister as publisher and John Pea as editor with Barry Bridges serving as editorial page editor. The brief masthead notes the editorial leadership lineup for the publication.
A compact editorial asserts freedom begins with individual will and self control. It proclaims equal rights endowed by a Creator, not a government, and urges readers to preserve life and property while promoting liberty for all.
A concise reflection on living with purpose, quoting Robert Byrne’s maxim that the purpose of life is a life of purpose. The note frames freedom as aligning actions with meaning and intention.
The Gazette outlines letter submissions including signature, address, and daytime phone, with 300 words max. Letters may be edited for length and taste, limited to one per month, and bring to office, mail, fax, or email at provided addresses. poetry and consumer complaints are not published.
The Gazette invites readers to submit Feedback letters and My Turn columns for the Readers' Voice award. Winners are chosen monthly and become candidates for a yearly July prize. Submissions should be well written, concise, and avoid personal attacks following the Gazette guidelines.
Public input for the November election must be received by Tuesday October 24 to appear in the Gazette. Letter submissions are limited to 300 words or less and candidates’ letters will not be published. Follow the Gazette’s feedback guidelines for placement and formatting.
A minor Bureau of Labor Statistics software slip over housing costs overstated eight month inflation at 3.5 percent instead of 3.4 percent, sparking bond market fears of Fed rate moves. The core rate also shifted to 2.7 percent from 2.6. The error was quickly fixed with minimal impact.
The article profiles Lech Walesa once hailed as a hero of Poland’s 1989 revolt and first freely elected president. It notes his authoritarian style, 1995 election defeat, and current bid in a windy political climate with support near one percent, as Poles embrace new leadership. It emphasizes his enduring fame but fading political standing.
Syndicated columnist James Kilpatrick weighs medical and legal questions in the Casey Martin and Ford Olinger cases. He notes the conflict between disability rights and golf associations rule that players must walk, highlighting circuit court splits and potential implications for other disabled athletes.
The column denounces televised debates as rehearsed theater that fails to measure presidential aptitude. It compares debates to Super Bowls, cites Kennedy Reagan Ford and Bush as capable, and blasts media bias, voter polarization, and the broadcast overreach of NBC. It argues the remaining debates will likely continue hype rather than clarity.
Homeleigh Bed and Breakfast in Belmont becomes a new member of the Gaston Chamber of Commerce in June. The writer questions the chamber’s mission to boost member profits while planning meetings in Charleston South Carolina and suggests alternative Gaston venues like Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for future events.
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