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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2000
Page
5
The Freedom Gazette lists publisher Duane K. McCallister editor John Pea and editorial page editor Barry Bridges as key staff, outlining leadership for the publication.
A concise manifesto declaring that freedom begins with individual action. It asserts equal rights by creation, not government, and defines freedom as self-control.
A concise meditation on liberty and intellect, emphasizing that possessing a good mind is not sufficient unless it is applied effectively. It echoes how thoughtful action defines true freedom.
The Gazette outlines submission rules for letters including required signature, address, and daytime phone. Letters must be 300 words or less, edited for length, and limited to one per month. Acceptable formats include in person, mail, fax, and email. poetry and consumer complaints are not published.
Voters are reminded that letters about the November 7 election must arrive by Tuesday October 24 to ensure publication. The Gazette will run election related letters no longer than 300 words and will not publish letters written by candidates.
Jacob Sullum reviews the 1980s shift on broadcast fairness rules, noting the FCCs repeal of the fairness doctrine in 1987 and continued enforcement of the political editorial and personal attack rules, while courts demand justification or rescission. The piece questions the scarcity and public airwaves rationales and discusses evolving tensions with modern cable and satellite TV.
A reflective piece contrasts early baseball with today noting players earned $50 to $200 in smaller leagues and played for love, while modern players pursue multi million contracts, shift teams, and focus on money over pennants, with long tenures replaced by frequent free agency.
The Gazette notes Gaston County United Way endures a hard year as job losses shrink donations and bookkeeping issues arise. Officials say the problems are fixed, and transparency was urged to prevent rumors. The piece also backs cable competition and questions Gov. Hunt and local school search policy, emphasizing privacy and safety balance.
The piece notes kidnappings of six American oil workers in Ecuador and violence across Yemen and the Middle East. It argues European aid cuts, joint US Colombian anti drug efforts, and escalating danger demand reassessment of US involvement in Colombia to avoid deeper conflict.
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