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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2003
Page
1
Unofficial lottery results from multiple draws listed by state with numbers for Pick 3 Pick 4 Cash 5 and Powerball. Virginia D.C. West Virginia and other venues show various combinations. AP provided the results as unofficial. Virginia verification line included with contact number.
Public agenda notes a Harrisonburg School Board session at 7 30 p m in the city council chambers Municipal Building 345 S Main St with contact 434 9916 Wednesday Rockingham County Supervisors meet at 6 p m in the board meeting room at the county Administrative Center North Main and Gay Streets Harrisonburg phone 564 3000
Zuhair Shdeifat, 26, testifies at a military court in Jordan that he and nine other militants plotted to attack Americans and the U S Embassy. The group allegedly stockpiled grenades and rockets and raised funds last year to defend Jordan. In another brief, a runner finishes the four mile Fab Four for Nautilus Fitness Center benefiting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
The Washington Redskins lost 24-7 to host Buffalo Bills. Washington drops to 3-4 after its third straight defeat as Bills running back Travis Henry exploded for 167 yards and two touchdowns while Washington totaled 169 yards.
The bald eagle pairs in Virginia rose to 435 in 2003, continuing a growth trend since the 1970s. Bryan D. Watts of the Center for Conservation Biology at the College of William and Mary notes the numbers are strong and nearby water residents are likely to spot eagles.
More than 500 people gathered in Bowling Green to mourn 1st Sgt. Taylor V. Blanton, shot and killed at his residence. The 46-year-old, with 23 years in state police, was described as a family man and jokester. No arrests yet. investigators probe a past burglary linked note and possible suspect connection.
Read on page 4 a dramatic quote summarizing a claim that U S soldiers killed hundreds during the Vietnam era, with attribution to a figure associated with the RION. The item presents a controversial viewpoint tied to wartime conduct and a named individual.
On October 20 1803 the Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase. In 1903 a joint commission ruled for the United States in a District of Alaska Canada boundary dispute. In 1947 HUAC opened hearings into alleged Communist influence in the American film industry. In 1964 Herbert Hoover died in New York at age 90. In 1967 seven men were convicted in Meridian Mississippi of violating the civil rights of three murdered workers.
In Wednesday's Daily News Record Oct 15 the New Market mayor listed as Richard Click is corrected to Ripley Click. The item clarifies the correct first name for the mayor amid ongoing search coverage.
Virginia Beach trial begins for John Allen Muhammad with opening statements pending. Experts note suburban jurors favor prosecution, while defense argues venue change from Northern Virginia against Muhammad. Lee Boyd Malvo, 18, transported to court and may testify if allowed.
Rockingham Publishing publishes the Daily News Record from Harrisonburg Virginia with 28 pages daily except Sundays and a supplement. It lists contact numbers for departments, and yearly and half year subscription rates for Virginia West Virginia and other states with vacation surcharges outlined.
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