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Newspaper

The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 2001

Page

5

Gazette Staff and Editorial Leadership

The Gazette announces its publishing team with Duane K. McCallister as publisher, John Pea as editor, and Barry Bridges serving as editorial page editor.

John Pea

Our Philosophy on Freedom and Self-Rule

A philosophical statement asserts that readers gain freedom by self-control and ownership of their production. It proclaims equality of all people, endowed by the Creator, with rights to life and property and to keep freedom for themselves and others.

Thoughts on Freedom Courage as Price of Peace

Reflection on freedom and courage, noting that peace comes at a cost. The quote frames bravery as essential to securing liberty and lasting tranquility, urging resilience in the face of challenges.

Gazette Letters Policy Summary

The Gazette accepts letters with signature address and daytime phone. Letters must be 300 words or less, may be edited for length and accuracy, and published at most once per month. Poetry and consumer complaints are not published.

Gazette Remount Road Gastonia Gastongazette Freedom.com

Gastonia City Council contact list with leaders

The document lists contact details for Gastonia City Council including Mayor Jennie Stultz and six ward members. It provides phone numbers for each official: Mayor Jennie Stultz 704 865 7770. Ward 1 Keith Tidwell 704 824 7557. Ward 2 Dave Kirlin 704 866 8700. Ward 3 Bob Wilkerson 704 867 4538. Ward 4 Walker Reid 704 865 4411. Ward 5 Walt Mallonee 704 861 1896. Ward 6 Bill Powers 704 864 2349.

Keith Tidwell Dave Kirlin Bob Wilkerson Walker Reid Walt Mallonee Bill Powers

Berry’s World Traffic Frustration Sparks Lane Conflicts

A reader describes chaotic driving as the left lane ends. Drivers surge into the right lane, while some daringly use the breakdown lane to surge ahead, creating tense clashes on the road.

Freedom or security clash over post attack measures

President Bush warns freedom could be casualty if anti terror policies erode liberty. Congress rushes to expand wiretapping and pen register rules, widening government power beyond traditional surveillance. Opposition cites risks to Fourth Amendment rights and civil liberties amid debate on detention and search warrants. Jacob Sullum of Reason weighs in on balancing safety with essential liberty.

Reedom Bush Freedom Congress Senate House White House John Ashcroft Judiciary Committee U.S Justice Department Bob Barr R-Ga Benjamin Franklin Jacob Sullum Reason

Smart Start works for Gaston Lincoln counties families

Sherry L. Browning argues in support of Smart Start initiatives for children ages 0 to 5 in Gaston and Lincoln counties. The program supports 70 providers, improves standards, offers financial aid for low income families, treats dental issues, stabilizes troubled homes, reduces staff turnover, raises staff education, and helps children enter kindergarten better prepared. It is a community partnership of over 150 local organizations, not a single government program.

Partnership For Children of Lincoln Gaston Counties Smart Start Gaston Sherry L. Browning Dallas

Tax hikes and local occupancy taxes reshape Gaston area

The General Assembly approved higher state taxes and 13 cities in Gaston County including Gastonia Kings Mountain and Lincolnton voted to double hotel occupancy taxes. Gastonia plans to use revenues for a civic center as residents at Gastonia Village held a Patriot Day event. Public schools show mixed ABCs results with progress since 1997 and no schools on the low performing list for the first time since then.

General Assembly Gastonia Kings Mountain Lincolnton Weeneeenseee Bee America Gaston County Gaston

Amtrak expansion debated on merits beyond security

Congress weighs large spending to build a nationwide high speed rail network with plans in the House for 71 billion over 10 years and the Senate proposing 37 billion. Amtrak seeks 3.2 billion to buy cars upgrade tracks and enhance security. Debates center on public service versus profitability and long term burden versus short term stimulus.

Washington Congress Amtrak House Transportation Committee Don Young Alaska Senate Harry Reid D-Nev

Thurmond, 98, ailing, loses fainting spell faces retirement call

In Clover South Carolina ailing Thurmond, 98, suffered a fainting spell this week. Readers weigh in with mixed views on whether he should retire, with supporters citing decades of service and desire to finish his term.

Thurmond Wen Customer Service

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