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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2001
Page
1
Cargill Inc. founded in 1865 by William Wallace Cargill operates plants in 60 nations and engages in investing mining steel recycling and biotechnology while focusing on agriculture and food. It entered poultry in 1966 by acquiring the Paramount Poultry brand.
The Associated Press reports a memoir by a major figure commanding more than $10 million in advance. The book, not yet titled, is slated for 2003 and marks a likely record for a nonfiction advance. The publication pact underscores high expectations for the project.
George's Inc founded in the 1920s by C.L. George remains family led with grandson Gary George as CEO. The Springdale Ark based company, privately held, slaughters about 2.8 million chickens weekly and recent major growth includes its first large acquisition, Rocco.
Rumors of sale to Asbee poultry rivals intensify as Cargill American acquires a stake. William Wood, economist at James Madison University, notes generational splits and diversification pressures erode family control. Rocco’s founders, led by Robert H. Strickler, have stepped back with nonfamily directors guiding the firm for five years.
The state Supreme Court on a 5-1 vote rejects a lawsuit stemming from the 1993 massacre, ruling that product liability laws do not permit suits against gun manufacturers. The decision notes sensitivity to the tragedy but upholds precedent limiting liability for criminal misuse by manufacturers.
U S Senator John Warner of Virginia visited Harrisonburg for a two hour fact finding session with law enforcement officials, medical examiner staff, and federal prosecutors to discuss the OxyContin abuse crisis. The talk at Rockingham County Board of Supervisors addressed more than 60 Virginia deaths since 1996 and the rising regional impact.
Researchers tout Dimericine as a lotion delivering an enzyme to repair UV damaged DNA and reduce skin cancer risk. Trials planned in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Jacksonville with 600 high risk patients, aiming to provide long term protection beyond sunscreen.
EchoStar bids for Hughes with a plan to create a major satellite TV group. Hughes DirecTV, the largest US satellite broadcaster with over 10 million subscribers, would face competition from EchoStar's 6.1 million subscriber service. Regulators are courted to avoid declaring a monopoly.
The article describes Isabelle fellow contestants preparing for an event by focusing on hair, posture, and form. They emphasized competition readiness with meals like porridge and greens while maintaining careful routines. The text includes garbled names and unclear phrases, but centers on training and eating to gain strength.
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