14 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 2000
Page
1
Washington, Gore concedes after a 36 day battle for the presidency. He urges national unity and calls for supporters to back Bush. Gore notes the Supreme Court decision, phones Bush with congratulations, and prepares for a man to man summit next week to heal a divided nation.
The Supreme Court overturned a Florida ruling allowing recounts, declaring Texas Gov. George W. Bush president elect. Valley Mall shoppers were largely unaware or unexcited as the nation moved toward final confirmation.
Five weeks after Election Day, George W. Bush claimed the presidency in a nationally televised address from the Texas House chamber. He urged reconciliation and unity, noting his service to a nation rather than a party, while Laura Bush received a standing ovation for her future role. Vice President Al Gore offered a gracious concession, and British Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed relief at the settlement. Republicans prepared to control White House and Congress after a drawn campaign, while Democrats warned of partisan rifts following the Supreme Court ruling.
President Clinton urges Northern Ireland to stand up for the peace agreement that has improved life there. The page also runs obituaries: Ressie V. Botkin 88 of Verona, John R. Champ 80 of Seneca Rocks WV, Larry E. Lawson 84 of Ruckersville, Oliver D. Shenk Jr. 87 of Harrisonburg, Joseph E. Wine Sr. 83 of Verona.
An international trial suggests Femara offers at least equal and possibly superior control of advanced breast cancer compared with tamoxifen. In 907 postmenopausal women, Femara extended median time to progression by 3.6 months, delaying need for more toxic chemotherapy and signaling a shift in late-stage care. Experten note potential life extension questions remain.
Scientists mapped the complete genome of Arabidopsis thaliana, a small mustard family weed. The thale cress has 25,500 genes on five chromosomes and about 117 million base pairs, making it a key model in genetics research due to its simplicity and rapid growth.
Danny Ray Lam, 36, a member of the Lam Brothers blue grass group, was found dead in Shenandoah National Park after a hunting trip overdue since Tuesday afternoon. Park ranger Barb Stewart said no trauma was seen and natural causes are suspected. National Park Service leads the inquiry. Lam’s body was recovered around 1 pm after a long search.
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