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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 2000

Page

3

Feds Probe Jewish Temple Fire Amid Slated Suspicions

Syracuse investigators from federal state and local agencies combed a damaged synagogue section to uncover clues in a Friday fire. Officials said no significant findings yet though tensions rise amid Middle East violence and a large probe by ATF FBI and other agencies.

Syracuse N.Y Losce Tlger Temple Pth el Daniel French B “Bt Federal Bureau of “Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms FBI Louie Allen

USS Cole survivors welcomed home by families at Norfolk

Thirty three sailors injured in the USS Cole explosion arrived at Norfolk Naval Station to cheering family members and sailors. Banners reading Our heroes and We join hands and hearts to welcome you home framed the scene as the injured walked and limped from the plane. Crying relatives waved flags while bands played and crews helped to buses and ambulances.

Norfolk, Va U.S Norfolk Naval Station Atlantic Fleet

Sailors Return Home After Cole Attack At Sea

On October 16 2000 30 men and 3 women were hospitalized after a suspected terrorist bombing damaged the destroyer Cole while refueling in the Arabian Peninsula. Captain Martin Snyder said the crew were exhausted but happy as 1500 sailors and 200 relatives awaited in Portsmouth. Chandra Benoit of Norfolk said her husband Kevin was aboard Cole and she spoke to him briefly by phone as families awaited further updates.

Ashford Wash Charles Bardsley Ciromedics Bardsly Bardsley Cindy Bardsley Portsmouth Naval Hospital Martin Snyder Arabian Peninsula Atlantic Fleet Denny Moynihan Navy Chandra Benoit Norfolk Kevin Kyra

Pay woes deepen at North Carolina community colleges

After 20 years with the state system, McKeithan says pay problems worsened as faculty numbers rose from 70 to 179 at Cape Fear. New instructors start lower, hindering recruitment, with average salaries for computer support $39,320 and programmers $54,070 while NC teachers average $36,098 and CC instructors $33,027. State officials acknowledge the need for sizable raises next year.

State Community College McKeithan Cape Fear North Carolina

District races mix of expected shifts in 48th and 76th

Republicans tout strong candidates in 48th District including John Weatherly and Dennis Davis challenging Jim Horn, with Andy Dedmon seen as winnable. In District 76, John Bridgeman opposes Michael Harrington as GOP strength may help Harrington. Senate battle could tilt toward Democrats aiming for at least 35 seats, while District 37 features Walter Dalton favored over Scott Neisler in Cleveland and Rutherford counties.

West Gaston Cleveland John Weatherly Dennis Davis Jim Horn Andy Dedmon Debbie Clary Connie Goforth-Greene John Bridgeman D-Gaston Michael Harrington Gaston Mecklenburg Gurley Harrington Johnson Bridgeman Raleigh Senate Caroline Valand N.C. Senate Committee House Rutherford N.C. Free Walter Dalton Scott Neisler

Education debate shapes North Carolina campaigns

Sadler stresses improving education while acknowledging current successes and urges sustained effort. Loehr calls for cautious reform and links health care and school outcomes. Public polls show education as the top issue, though teachers seek greater respect from society.

Loehr North Carolina Public School Forum

Prescription drugs a leading campaign issue across demographics

An AP poll of 1,007 adults shows about 60 percent view prescription drugs as very important to their vote for president, with older voters and those under $15,000 income most affected. Women and Black respondents express stronger concern. education and moral values top overall issues, while costs hit families including a teen worker caring for a grandparent on a transplant list.

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