05 Dec 2003
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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2003
Page
1
A brief note indicates the complete business report appears on page 23 in today’s editions. It highlights market trends, company performance, and financial highlights, inviting readers to review detailed figures and analyses.
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld meets with Afghan warlords to discuss disarmament as part of ongoing peace efforts. The meeting signals progress in stabilizing regions and aligning militias with national defense goals amid broader security initiatives.
On December 5 various historic events are noted including Martin Van Buren’s birth in Kinderhook in 1782, Mozart’s death in 1791, Washington’s re election in 1792, Adams entering Congress in 1831, Polk’s gold claim in 1848, Walt Disney’s birth in 1901, Einstein’s visa in 1932, Utah’s repeal of Prohibition in 1933, AFL-CIO merger in 1955, and Richard Speck’s death in 1991 after prison terms.
Harrisonburg Police Department aims to move from South Liberty Street to Harrison Plaza across from the federal courthouse by mid June. Police Chief Don Harper stated the relocation is planned after construction and public safety needs are confirmed on page 11.
Genomic Health identified nearly two dozen genes to estimate ten year recurrence in early stage breast cancer. The test could spare some women chemotherapy, while guiding others toward needed treatment. Developed with the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project, it uses a point system based on tumor samples from about 700 women aged 30s to 70s treated with tamoxifen.
Forensic social worker Carmela Albarus testified that sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo insisted on being called John Lee Muhammad and defended John Allen Muhammad. Prosecutors argued over evidence of insanity for jury consideration of Malvo's mental health.
In Cairo on Thursday, Palestinian factions pursued a cease-fire with Israel while Egypt pressed for an accord. Israel signaled it might curb military actions in the West Bank and Gaza if a truce is declared.
Suspected Islamic militants fired a rocket into a field beside the U S Embassy in Kabul less than two hours after Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld left the capital. No injuries were reported. security forces swarmed the area as investigators collected shrapnel remains and ISAF blocked surrounding roads.
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