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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2000
Page
1
Panthers safety Mike Minter overcomes early struggles with improved play this season. Reports note his return to form as the team presses on Page 10.
Last day to apply for Salvation Army Christmas assistance with applications accepted today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 107 S Broad St. For details call 704 867 6145.
Thousands in Gaston Lincoln and Cleveland counties participate in the new one stop no excuse absentee voting. Since Oct 16 local election boards opened voting sites and by Thursday afternoon 1352 ballots were cast in Cleveland and 1050 in Lincoln while Gaston reported 2796 ballots including mail ballots. Officials praise the program and note space concerns at offices. Absentee votes will be tallied after 7:30 p.m. on Election Day November 7.
A Russian sailor left a terse note from the Barents Sea floor claiming 22 comrades and he escaped the Aug 12 Kursk explosion briefly before dying. The message, found in Lt. Dmitry Kolesnikov's pocket, marks the first firm evidence that some crew survived the initial blasts.
A 63 year old Florida woman, Ernestine Williams, allegedly led a 15 member family crew in a 10 year pickpocket operation across Florida and Georgia. They allegedly stole and used credit cards to buy goods, with up to 50 000 dollars in daily takings. Williams and three relatives were arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges, linked to more than 150 thefts.
Bever ly Perdue Betsy Cochrane and Catherine Carter seek the lieutenant governor post noting surface similarities on reform and women’s issues but insist on deeper policy differences. Cochrane a former minority leader with a Meredith College degree taught 11 years. Carter from Reform faces questions on major party issue positions.
By November 3 voters may cast absentee ballots without an excuse at local board of elections offices. Gaston County offices operate 8 30 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday and Saturday. Lincoln County hours run from 8 00 a m to 7 30 p m Monday through Friday and 9 a m to 4 p m Saturday. Cleveland County offices are open 8 30 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday.
RALEIGH AP A North Carolina judge ruled that the state must provide pre kindergarten education to all 4 year olds at risk of failing. The decision by Superior Court Judge Howard Manning Jr advances a three part suit filed in 1994 by poorer districts and parents arguing unequal educational opportunities.
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