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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2001
Page
4
Duane K. McCallister is listed as publisher with John Pea and Barry Bridges serving as editors on the editorial page. The note emphasizes their roles in guiding content and page design for the publication.
A manifesto asserts freedom as self rule and personal property rights. It proclaims all people are equally endowed by their Creator with life, liberty, and the pursuit of freedom, emphasizing individual responsibility and minimal government control.
A pithy aphorism on education and independence noting that constant handholding teaches only dependence and the form of aid rather than true understanding. The remark emphasizes self sufficiency and critical thinking over passive reception of knowledge.
The Gazette outlines letter requirements including writer signature address and day time phone. Letters must be 300 words or less and may be edited for length accuracy or taste. Only one letter published per month. poetry or consumer complaints not published. submissions accepted at office or by mail fax or email with provided contact details.
The Gazette invites readers to submit Feed back letters or My Turn columns for the Readers' Voice monthly award. Each monthly winner becomes eligible for a yearly award in July. Letters should be concise, well written, with a reasonable message and no personal attacks.
Directory style entry lists contact numbers for Sen John Edwards and Sen Jesse Helms, with their Washington DC and local office addresses in Charlotte North Carolina and Hickory North Carolina, plus email domains for each office.
Thomas Sowell argues that U.S. math decline stems from indoctrinated methods and unions. He claims vouchers and charter schools offer real competition, reducing costs and boosting performance, while public schools remain protected by political lobbying and red tape.
Gaston County Health Board voted 9 1 to dismiss Bruce Parsons in a closed session citing open meetings law. Critics urge explicit public justification and an official vote on an interim director at a properly announced meeting to comply with state law.
The piece argues nation building is unlikely to succeed in Afghanistan after the Taliban's defeat. It cites history in Germany and Japan versus recent Balkans and Haiti, notes ongoing starvation and disrupted food imports, praises food drops, and calls for truck convoys with Pakistan to prevent refugee deaths as winter approaches. It quotes Colin Powell on not targeting Afghan people and stresses preparing for winter with aid.
Linda D. Blue urges Gastonia voters to elect Butch Adams to the city council citing his long public service in education, leadership at Mount Holly Middle School, and his proven ability to inspire and solve problems for the betterment of Gaston County public schools and community. Andrea Newton also backs school bonds to improve facilities and technology for students. Michael Helms endorsed for Mount Holly City Council highlighting consistency, reliability, and effective governance.
A plea highlighting overcrowded aging schools in need of repairs and modernization. The author argues children deserve better facilities with updated heating plumbing and safe classrooms.
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