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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2000
Page
1
In a decisive division contest, the Saints stifled the Panthers 24-6 as the defense harassed their opponent. The page notes also highlight the Mariners staying alive in the ALCS with a 6-2 victory over the Yankees, underscoring continued playoff momentum.
Four area CROP Walks take strides against hunger in the region as communities rally for food relief. Local coverage notes events across towns with organizers reporting turnout and fundraising results.
The Gazette reports a candidates' forum for Gaston County Board of Commissioners at 7 tonight in Myers Center Auditorium Gaston College. The public is invited to attend and observe the proceedings.
In Gaston County education becomes a campaign focus with candidates highlighting schooling. Ed Sadler, superintendent, and Annette Carter of the Board of Education praise the emphasis and urge sustained effort beyond the vote. Chemistry teacher Tony Giacobbe cites a teacher shortage driving the spotlight.
U S leaders travel to Egypt to curb violence between Israelis and Palestinians amid stalled peace talks. President Clinton attends church service before emergency talks with Yasser Arafat Ehud Barak Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Jordan. Officials say breaking the cycle of violence is the priority though renewed negotiations appear unlikely.
Officials defended refueling ships in Yemen despite the danger after a blast near the USS Cole killed 17 sailors. Defense Secretary Cohen and Secretary Albright vowed pursuit and accountability with no statute of limitations. Navy officials noted 25 ships had refueled in Aden without incident in 18 months. 33 injured Cole sailors arrived at Norfolk amid cheers as some used canes or stretchers.
North Carolina voters will elect 120 state House members and 50 Senate members on November 7. Democrats defend a 66 53 1 seat House edge and a 35 15 Senate lead, while Republicans seek to recapture the House and reduce the Democratic Senate majority. Dan Gurley, state GOP political director, weighs in on prospects.
The NC Forum For Research and Economic Education flags swing districts as the battle line for control. It highlights districts including Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties, noting potential Democratic hold. The piece mentions responses from figures like Wooten Johnson and Dee Democratic House caucus official directions.
Cape Fear Community College instructor Jason Rogers says teaching isn t about the pay but would welcome more money. NC instructors average 33027 dollars, lowest in the Southeast among 16 states. Eric McKe ithan of Cape Fear calls salaries a long standing problem.
Italian researchers report that high maspin protein in bone marrow correlates with two years of disease-free survival, suggesting a new biomarker to predict relapse in breast cancer. The finding, presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology, could improve risk stratification and treatment choices.
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