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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2011
Page
2
A letter from Jeremy Walker cites underage drinking dangers and societal decline, urging stricter community measures. Residents praise Brenda Craig and Raulie Johnson as Ward 6 Gastonia City Council candidates, stressing clean neighborhoods and safety.
Jennie Stultz, mayor of Gastonia, endorses Rick Coleman for Dallas mayoral race. She praises his leadership in economic development, accountability, and collaboration with county mayors to address job loss, infrastructure needs, and sales tax preservation. Coleman is described as a champion for growth and a tough questioner.
Voters who went to polls on October 20 praised candidates Don Grant of ward 6 and Jim Gallagher of ward 3. The writer, based on prior research, spoke with both men and endorsed their focus on city welfare and effective governance.
Citizens urged to vote in upcoming city elections to oppose a garbage collection fee they call a tax grab. The letter blasts wasteful spending, opposes eminent domain, and names Don Grant and Porter McAteer as opponents to the policy. Jerry Oxendine signs.
The article asserts that readers gain freedom by understanding and exercising self-control over all they produce. It emphasizes equal rights as bestowed by the Creator, not by government, to protect life and property, promote liberty, and preserve it for themselves and others.
A Gazette front-page report notes Gaston County birth rates show nearly half of last year’s babies born to unmarried women. Black mothers account for 7.63 percent and Hispanic 6.03 percent, with white 40 percent. Local pastors and leaders criticize government dependency, urge faith groups to discuss sexuality openly, promote responsible parenting, and engage families and congregations to reduce out of wedlock births. Local councilmen cite personal accountability while church leaders call for balanced sex education beyond abstinence. The piece highlights Kevin Keough and Rodney Kreeman voices urging churches to address pregnancy prevention and family stability in the community.
A resident recalls a call back visit by Brenda Craig, a Ward official, after living 22 years on the west side of Gastonia, highlighting ongoing local concerns and civic outreach efforts.
A retiree from Dallas praises Mayor Coleman and the town board for their service and leadership. She notes the town’s low crime rate, community events on the Square, and urges residents to vote for continued progress in Dallas. Mary Anne Carpenter.
The fragmentary text mentions a Fort, a bureau or department, and a reference to a 50 year timeline. It appears to be a damaged note detailing legal or administrative actions with scattered names and places, but little coherent factual content remains for a reliable summary.
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