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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2007
Page
1
Unofficial lottery results list for Virginia and Washington DC including Pick 3 Pick 4 Cash 5 Daily Six Lucky Numbers Rolling Cash Five and Powerball Lotto. Also notes verification via Associated Press and a Virginia contact number.
Bilawal Zardari son of Benazir Bhutto accepts leadership of the party as it renews its democracy drive. The page D8 feature notes his mother’s legacy and the ongoing struggle for democratic reform.
On December 31 1775 British forces repulsed Montgomery and Arnold at Quebec with Montgomery killed. In 1857 Victoria chose Ottawa as Canada’s capital. 1862 Lincoln signed WV statehood act. 1877 Hayes silver anniversary reenactment. 1946 Truman proclaimed WWII hostilities ended. 1974 Americans could own gold again. 1978 Taiwan cut diplomatic ties with the United States.
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The morning news digest notes that borrowers have moved to larger auto loans with longer terms, creating a potential cyclical debt trap and hinting at a looming credit crunch as lenders face higher exposure.
The second half of 2007 saw a drop in violence in Iraq yet it marked the deadliest year for U.S. troops since 2003 with 899 killed. Commanders and diplomats caution that battlefield gains show only part of the country’s overall situation.
Virginia dogfighting scandals mobilize advocates. The Humane Society of the United States expects about 25 states to consider legislation strengthening dogfighting laws in 2008 nationwide.
Rain fell in Atlanta for a fourth day, lifting 2007 rainfall to 31.85 inches and preventing it from being the driest year on record. The city had faced a potential record after drought in the Southeast, with Lake Lanier’s water nearing low levels as residents watched the drought stretch into late December.
WARSAW AP Chesapeake Bay watermen say the new federal budget cuts funding for oyster restoration. Virginian officials note last year’s about 500000 aided hatchery work and restocking, but the current proposal offers no money. Oyster growers like Tommy Kellum report substantial outlays and partial federal aid over three years as they await state backed hatcheries to supply stocked oysters on state reefs.
Daily News-Record published daily except Sundays and major holidays in Harrisonburg Virginia provides general information advertising circulation and sports departments phone numbers addresses and subscription rates for Virginia West Virginia and other states with two week and longer vacation surcharges listed as 50 cents per week and annual prices before tax.
Senate aides Specter and Kennedy met Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on a two day visit. Specter said the Golan Heights must be returned for any peace deal and the atmosphere for talks is positive after the Annapolis conference. He did not confirm delivering Olmert's message on resuming talks and noted past tensions over Lebanon.
A single vehicle crash on U S 340 left Elkton woman Ann Elizabeth Nutty critically injured early Friday. She lost control of her 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, struck a utility pole and rolled. Nutty was airlifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center in critical condition, later updated to fair. Speed is suspected as a factor. charges are pending.
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