Floods Inland Drench Virginia Sparking Rescue Efforts
Relentless rains exceeding three inches an hour flood Virginia, threatening dam collapses and sweeping people from trees to rooftops. Gov. George Allen declared a state of emergency as Coast Guard helicopters rescued families along the Robinson River and Gooney Creek, including 11 year olds trapped in trees and a grandmother trapped in a truck.
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Criglersville
George Allen
Virginia
National Guard
Allen
Coast Guard
Robinson River
Madison County
Mike Thomas
Thomas
Cmdr
Bruce Jones
Alexis Orantes
Manassas
Gooney Creek
Warren County
Roy
Virginia Smith
Rockingham and Woodstock Floods Rise With No Casualties
Floodwaters from Naked Creek along the Rockingham Page county line and a storm sewer overflow flooded Woodstock’s South Main Street. Eight people were evacuated from a mobile home park near Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Shaffer’s Barbecue flooded and will close for cleanup. Maryland State Police helicopters and search dogs found no trace of a child along the creek. A body was found in Rappahannock County on a man last seen walking from his home, with death from a head injury. Robinson River flooding damaged bridges and a house in Madison and Criglersville required air access.
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Naked Creek
Rockingham-Page County
Woodstock
Main Street
U.S. 11
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
Gary Yew
Shaffer
George Shaffer
Elkton
Maryland
Shenandoah River
Rappahannock County
Kirk Davis
Rush River
Davis
D.C. Knuepfer
Robinson River
Madison County
Banco
Rappahannock
Robert Johannis
Criglersville
GOP Budget Plan Seen as Likely to Pass Congress
Republicans forecast quick passage of a compromise budget balancing outline as Democrats attack the plan as extremist and accuse the party of abandoning mainstream fiscal goals. The package trims Medicare and welfare while raising taxes for businesses and families by 245 billion over seven years, with a 2002 balanced budget target and 894 billion in savings. Senate and House leaders say early support looks strong, with Pete Domenici stating he has the votes to pass.
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Congress
Newt
Nelson Rockefeller
Sen
John D. Rockefeller III
D-W.va
New York
United States
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
Newt Gingrich
House
Senate
Senate Budget Committee
Pete Domenici
Rn.m
Legislation Moves Deep Cuts Across Federal Science Programs
The House Appropriations Committee advances legislation slashing federal science, environment, and arts funding while keeping a moratorium on offshore drilling. Obituaries include Wilson L. Knight, 61, Harrisonburg. Paul Z. Lauren, 91, Jefferson City. Daniel S. Smith, 26, Fort Defiance. George M. Yancey, 46, Harrisonburg.
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House Appropriations Committee
Wilson L. Knight
Harrisonburg
Paul Z. Lauren
Jefferson City
Daniel S. Smith
Fort Defiance
George M. Yancey
Closing Notice for July 4 Advertising Deadlines
The Daily News Record Advertising Departments close Tuesday July 4 for Independence Day. Advertising deadline for July 5 is Friday June 30 at 1 00 PM. Deadline for July 6 is Monday July 3 at 1 00 PM.
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Smithsonian Reopens Enola Gay Exhibit Amid Criticism
The Smithsonian unveils a subdued Enola Gay display at the National Air and Space Museum amid protests over its focus on the bomber and crew while downplaying Japanese actions and the bombing’s casualties. Veterans groups and peace activists urge fuller context and scrutiny of atomic warfare.
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Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum
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Nagasaki
Pearl Harbor
Air and Space Museum
U.S
Jo Becker
The
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