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Harrisonburg Daily News Record

Location

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1997

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Valley Forecast Shows Warm, Sunny Days Ahead

Valley-wide forecast calls for mostly sunny skies today with highs in the upper 80s and a clear night with lows in the low to mid-60s. Sunny conditions return Friday with highs near 90, continuing warm, dry weather.

Weekend Weather Outlook With Humid Thunderstorm Chance

The forecast calls for partly to mostly sunny and humid conditions Friday and Saturday, with Sunday partly sunny and a chance of an afternoon or evening thunderstorm. Temperatures reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with nights in the 60s to low 70s Friday and Saturday, and upper 60s to mid-70s Sunday.

In Our Skies Thursday Evening Sky Notes

June 19 sky guide notes sunset tomorrow sunrise tomorrow moonrise moonset today at 2 a.m. the Summer Triangle stars Vega Deneb and Altair are directly overhead, offering a concise observation of celestial events for readers tonight.

Vega Deneb Altair

Tire re tread growth and remanufacturing push in 1996

Carr plant outputs 2,500 remanufactured tires weekly while 1,375 retreading plants operate in the United States, 95 percent owned by small independents. Retreads save oil, with seven gallons needed versus 22 for new tires, and can extend tire life by recycling casings.

Stenger David Joseph Carr Joseph United States Tire Retread Information Bureau Bureau

Regional Forecasts for Virginia and Eastern West Virginia

Virginia sees partly to mostly sunny conditions with highs around the 80s and seven clear nights with lows in the 60s. Friday brings mostly sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Eastern West Virginia forecasts mostly sunny today and Friday with highs in the mid 80s to near 90 and overnight lows 60s to 65, with mostly clear conditions tonight.

Virginia West Virginia

Medicare row marks party lines on means test and aging

Senate Finance Committee members from both parties backed an amendment raising doctor fees for the wealthy and backing a gradual shift to 67 as the Medicare eligibility age by 2027. Rockefeller IV and Moseley Braun opposed the amendment but backed the package. Clinton aides called the move surprising yet open to means testing in the future.

Lott Kerrey John D. Rockefeller IV West Virginia Carol Moseley-Braun Illinois Congress Patricia Smith The American Association of Retired Persons Senate Finance Committee Chris Jennings White House Clinton Jennings Mike McCurry McCurry William Roth Jr House Senate Finance Committee Texas Charles Grassley Iowa

Lottery Winners from East Coast Draws

Unofficial results list Wednesday lottery numbers for Virginia Washington DC and West Virginia state and national games via Associated Press. Includes Pick 3 Pick 4 Cash 5 Lotto Kicker Daily Millions Powerball and Millons midday and nighttime drawings with numbers and powerball. Verify Virginia numbers by calling 1 800 243 5825.

Associated Press Virginia Washington, D.C D.C West Virginia

Valley tourist train endorsed by Commonwealth board

Patrick Coffield Augusta County administrator supports a Valley tourist train to boost tourism. Staunton officials push to make the city a terminus for either Coogan's train or the Virginia Central Railroad, once halted by CSX insurance issues. A $350,000 ISTEA grant funds a rail yard turntable as Staunton fixes up the station, signaling a strong push toward a scenic railroad within 20 years.

William Hamilton Staunton Coogan Virginia Central Railroad CSX Hamilton

Gilmore plan faces constitutional questions on tax relief

Tax and Terry Ross say the proposal would shift the burden to the state and argue it is constitutional. They propose reclassifying vehicles as household goods or adjusting local assessment to implement a tax cut. George Mason’s Steven J. Eagle suggests a simple modification could avoid constitutional debate. Beyer campaign spokeswoman Howard’s critique gains emphasis from Republican advisers.

Terry Ross Gilmore Virginia Steven J. Eagle George Mason University A.E. Dick Howard

Gingrich proposes end to race quotas in contracting hiring and admissions

House Speaker Newt Gingrich accused President Clinton of broad generalizations on race and urged ending quotas preferences and set asides in government contracts hiring and university admissions. He said obsessing on race will prevent progress beyond race.

Washington Clinton House Newt Gingrich Gingrich

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