Freedom Newspaper Editorial Staff and Roles
The Freedom Newspaper lists Duane K. McCallister as Publisher John Pea as Editor and Barry Bridges as Editorial Page Editor.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2001
Page
4
The Freedom Newspaper lists Duane K. McCallister as Publisher John Pea as Editor and Barry Bridges as Editorial Page Editor.
A statement of fundamental beliefs about freedom and equality asserting that all people are endowed by their Creator with rights to life and property. It emphasizes freedom as self-control and the duty to promote and preserve liberty for oneself and others.
Quote reflects on freedom and self-improvement. It contrasts a man’s value with his daily growth, suggesting wisdom increases with time. The caption frames a reflective, aphoristic stance on learning and independence.
The Gazette outlines requirements for letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's signature address and daytime phone number and be 300 words or less. Editing for length accuracy and taste is possible.
Letters about the November 6 election must be received by October 29 for publication. Writers should include their name and contact. Election letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for accuracy. Candidate letters will not be published.
The notice lists contact numbers for Gastonia City Council leaders led by Mayor Jennie Stultz. It provides each ward council member’s name and phone number along with the city manager’s contact.
Thomas Sowell argues that the history of black education in America is shaped by politics rather than truth. He cites Underground schools, antebellum efforts, Tuskegee, and early black scholars to show what actually worked, urging focus on effective strategies over fashionable agendas.
The piece argues that post 9 11 economic struggles require caution against new taxes and regulations, especially targeting the Internet and technology sector. It warns of a possible bit tax and the burden on small businesses and non profits, urging Congress to pass H R 1552 the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act to avoid harmful tax schemes.
Attorney General John Ashcroft and Homeland Security head Tom Ridge spoke at a press conference about FBI and U.S. attorney investigations into hoaxes including talcum powder scares and threats involving biological toxins. Four people have been charged. Penalties can reach five years or life for toxin threats.
The October term opened amid 1968 petitions for review. only eight survived for argument. Notable issues included a U.N. command dispute involving Michael New, a Texas police cross case, a Sunday Air National Guard harassment suit, a DalCorban graveyard urn bugging case, The Citadel hazing, a Yale housing dispute, and privacy concerns in Rowlett Texas. Several rulings hinged on the Feres doctrine, state actor standards, and religious expression within uniforms.
The Gazette invites readers to submit Feedback letters or My Turn columns for monthly Readers' Voice awards. Winners gain a yearly award next July. Past honorees include Geof frey A Planer of Gastonia Elizabeth A Madzia of Dallas and Larry Shull of Kings Mountain.
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