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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2001
Page
5
The Gazette A Freedom Newspaper lists Publisher Duane K. McCallister Editor John Pea Editorial Page Editor Barry Bridges as the core leadership of the publication guiding its editorial stance and daily production.
A printed statement extols freedom as self-control and the right of individuals to preserve life and property. It argues all people are endowed by their Creator with equal rights, not by government, and emphasizes promoting and preserving freedom for themselves and others.
A brief reflection on freedom centered around the Gandhi adage you should embody the change you seek. It urges personal responsibility and active virtue in pursuit of liberty and justice. The piece frames freedom as personal action reflected in daily conduct.
The Gazette outlines letter guidelines: authors must provide signature, street address, and daytime phone number. Letters should be 300 words or less, of general interest, and in good taste. Poetry and consumer complaints aren’t published.
Letters about the November 6 election must arrive by October 29 to be published. Include writer’s time and phone number. Election letters are limited to 300 words, and candidates’ letters will not be published. They may be edited for accuracy and other considerations.
Thomas Sowell recalls his 1950s to 1980s academic path and debates the assumed benefits of diversity quotas. He contrasts campus racism experienced by black students with his own era, questions theLO effectiveness of group quotas, and cites Amherst College history of black students as partial evidence against the prevailing dogmas. He notes research has not settled these questions.
A Gaston County woman explains she paid 26 to recover her spayed female cat from an animal shelter after it was trapped by county Animal Control while prowling near a neighbor’s trap. She argues vaccines should ease retrieval and criticizes animal control’s handling of cats versus dogs.
Gastonia officials push three ordinance amendments to allow sidewalk dining displays and pushcart vendors with a permitting system to ensure ADA compliance and safer maintenance. Critics warn excessive rules could stifle business and urge easing regulations instead. In Lowell, a park is named Bob Bolick Park in honor of a former city councilman, with mayor praising his service. Bomb threats against the Gaston County Courthouse and social services dept. were called in, prompting pleas to avoid illegal, harmful actions.
The Capitol shuts down after an anthrax scare pulling the House and Senate from town. Congress resumes with aims for an anthrax free Capitol Hill as 31 Senate staffers and Capitol Police test positive or exposed. The U S Capitol Historical Society postpones its Oct 17 meeting and reception.
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