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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2011
Page
1
Unofficial lottery results appear for Pick 3 Pick 4 Cash 5 and other games with draws listed and a Virginia official contact for verification. The page includes a Town Council quote from Todd Thomas of Timberville noting a pledge of common sense and integrity in handling funds.
A compact history listing key events from December across years: Washington crossing the Delaware in 1776, Pius IX declaring the Immaculate Conception in 1854, Lincoln's Reconstruction plan in 1863, AFL founded in 1886, Nationalists retreat to Formosa in 1949, Hartford Hospital fire in 1961, Beach Boys debut, Lennon assassination in 1980, Reagan Gorbachev missile treaty, 2001 Capitol reopening, Crouch Heisman, 2006 Chicago law firm shooting, and Obama's 2010 tax cut deal stance.
Snow falls along South Main Street near downtown as residents prepare for continuing cool weather. Forecasters expect sunny skies to return today with temperatures staying on the cool side.
A stunt for MythBusters went wrong when a cannonball fired Tuesday pierced a California family’s home. The crew tested if other projectiles would reach the same speed as a steel ball, drawing an unhappy crowd as the accident occurred.
In a third night of demonstrations against United Russia and alleged election fraud police arrest many in Moscow and St Petersburg. Putin's party remains in the majority after Sunday's election amid accusations of fraud. Gorbachev calls for annulling the vote and holding a new election.
Egypt's military rulers said the next parliament cannot independently oversee the constitution draft and will appoint a council to curb religious extremist influence. They warn the parliament is not representative enough, as Islamist groups dominance alarms liberals and the military. Gen. Mukhtar Mulla says democracy is in early stages. The plan envisions a 100 member constituent assembly coordinated with parliament and cabinet to ensure broad representation.
A brief publication line from Rockingham Publishing Co Inc indicates daily issues except Sundays and major holidays. It lists address 281 South Liberty Street Harrisonburg Virginia 22801 and notes periodicals postage paid at the city.
The Baily News-Record lists general information and contact details for classified ads, display and back page inquiries, and circulation department hours. Phone numbers 574-6200 for general info and 574-6210 574-6220 for display, back page, and circulation. Open daily from 5 am to midnight.
Prosecutors ended their 30 year bid for the death penalty for Mumia Abu-Jamal the former Black Panther and international cause celebre. He will spend the rest of his life in prison with a life sentence in place.
Officials say more than 1,000 people died in 2011 from severe weather in the United States with a dozen billion-dollar disasters totaling about 52 billion dollars. Tornado outbreaks caused most fatalities, including six major twister events and a record 343 tornadoes in four days.
Former governors George Allen and Tim Kaine clashed in a 90 minute AP Day at the Capitol debate. They traded blame over the economy, discussed contraception, and sparred on Obama policies and fiscal plans. Allen attacked Kaine’s ties to Obama while Kaine pressed Allen on past welfare of the budget and tax proposals.
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