WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 09/12/01

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We break away now from CBS News for a local update from News 7. This was the scene in Roanoke tonight -- well over a thousand people-- looking for guidance and comfort from a higher power.
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[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Good evening, I'm Jean Jadhon.

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The crowd poured into Victory Stadium this evening. People of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds-- all searching for answers. Teresa Hamilton was there and has the story.
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((WE ARE HERE TONIGHT TO DEAL WITH TRAGEDY, TO HUDDLE CLOSE... AND TO REACH OUT TO ONE ANOTHER.)) [RUNS11]
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The Reverend Michael Valentine was one of several speakers-- who urged the crowd to move forward by leaning on their faith. A crowd-- filled with pain and grief for a country that lost so much, so quickly.
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((FRANCES UNDERWOOD/PARENT: I BROUGHT MY CHILDREN SO THAT WOULD HAVE....SOME KIND OF RESOLUTION.)) [runs07]
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((JUSTIN GRUBB: YOU DON'T REALLY THINK IT COULD HAPPEN... IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE.)) [RUNS10]
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For many-- it was reassuring to know they weren't alone in their thoughts. That others-- are also feeling vulnerable and confused.
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((I JUST CAN'T.... EVERYONE IS HERE TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER.)) [runs10]
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Support that will continue to be needed in the days to come... [nat close]
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((THROUGH IT ALL, THROUGH IT ALL, I'VE LEARNED TO DEPEND ON GOD'S WORDS, GOD BLESS YOU.)) Teresa Hamilton, NEWS 7, Roanoke.))

[McKeon]

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A Roanoke man is afraid that his brother may have died in the attack on the World Trade Center.
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Thomas McKeon, the director of the Roanoke Higher Education Center, says his younger brother, Barry, worked on the 95th floor of the second tower that was hit.
He was on a phone, talking to his wife, just before the hijacked airliner crashed into the building several floors below his office.
McKeon says his brother hasn't been heard from since hanging up his cellphone.
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[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Barry McKeon is an executive vice president for a trust company.
He has four children.

[Tonight-Gilmore]

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Governor Jim Gilmore tonight spoke to Virginians in a statewide address- denouncing the attack on Virignia soil and asking all Virginians to unite.
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((GOVERNOR JIM GILMORE: WE MUST ALL PULL TOGETHER, EVERY VIRGINIAN TO HELP IN THIS TIME OF NEED. I ASK OF YOU TONIGHT.))
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Gilmore announced a Virginia Terrorism helpline for victims and families of victims who may need financial assistance or other help.
That number is - 866- 827- 3543.
It will be open from 7 am until midnight begining tomorrow.
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[Gilmore]

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The Governor has also requested a federal disaster declaration for Arlington County.
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Crowds are starting to gather at the Pentagon in Arlington.
Ellen Qualls has the story from there.
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[Senate]

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This is a time to stick together.... That seemed to be the message on Capitol Hill.
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((SEN. GEORGE ALLEN: WE WILL STICK UNITED.. DEFENDING OUR PRINCIPALS FROM VIRGINIANS TO NEW YORKERS TO AMERICAS WHO LOST LOVED ONES.. WE WILL DO WHATEVER THEY CAN DO.)) [BUTT TO 16:31:58] ((SEN. JOHN WARNER: WE BEREAVE OUR CITIZENS TODAY WHO ARE SUFFERING THESE LOSSES, BUT AMERICA REMEMBERS AMERICA IS STRONGER AMERICA IS UNITED WE AR THE LEADERS HAVE A GREAT CHALLENGE IN THIS HOUR.))
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Both Allen and Warner said the United States must find who's responsible and bring them to justice- Allen saying we've waited too long to get tough on terrorism.

[Greenbrier]

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You may be wondering why the famous bunker at the Greenbrier Resort was not used after yesterday's attack.
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It would have taken more than yesterday's terrorist attacks to activate the now-closed congressional bunker in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
The bunker's longtime director says the lease agreement between C-S-X and the government specifies the bunker could only be activated under imminent threat of war or a declaration of war by the United States.
The bunker's use as an evacuation site for Congress was phased out in 1995.
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[Airports]

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Even when the FAA allows flights to take to the air, passengers at smaller airports may still be kept waiting.
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There had been some hope that flights would resume at Roanoke Regional Airport this afternoon. Stranded passengers returned rental cars and rebooked their flights. But, despite the fact that the FAA partially lifted the flight ban on CERTAIN flights, Roanoke was NOT given the go-ahead.
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Snapp says Roanoke and all other airports will have to meet certain security requirements before being allowed to put planes in the air. She wouldn't discuss those requirements but says they are being worked on.
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[Postal-Service]

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The air traffic slowdown is not stopping the U-S mail.
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Despite its reliance on commercial airlines, the post office says it's called in ground reinforcements.
All mail is going by truck or rail.
No significant delays are expected.
Meanwhile, Fed-Ex and U-P-S are also grounded, but they too, are using additional trucks.
Fed-Ex express shipments are expected to be delayed a minimum of 24 to 48 hours.
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[C'Burg-Red-Cross]

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The call for blood donations went out immediately after the attack on America and residents in our area continue answering.
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Today the Christiansburg Moose Lodge annual blood drive was bombarded with hundreds of donors. American Red Cross officials say the wait was up to three or four hours. To give blood you must be at least 17 years-old, 110-pounds and in good health.
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((MITZI TUCK/AMERICAN RED CROSS; THE DONORS HERE ARE GREAT TODAY THEY'VE BEEN DOING SOME REALLY NEAT THINGS OUTSIDE SINGING PATRIOTIC HYMNS WHILE WAITING IN LINE, YOU KNOW THEY ARE BEING REAL PATIENT WHICH WE APPRECIATE.)) ((ERIC ANDERSON/BLOOD DONOR; EVERYBODY WATCHED THIS STUFF ON TV AND THERE'S JUST NOTHING ELSE WE CAN DO TO HELP EXCEPT GIVE BLOOD.))
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Turnout at local drives has been so overwhelming, officials are asking willing donors to make an appointment or wait until next week.
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There's a list of donation times and locations on our website.
We have also set up a section where you can share what is on you mind concerning yesterday's terrorist attacks.
You'll find both sections at W-D-B-J-7- -dot-com.
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[Red-Cross]

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Psychologists say even those watching the explosions on television miles way -- could still be emotionally traumatized by the events....
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especially because the horrifying images have played time and time again.
Even those who don't know any victims -- could still suffer emotional distress.
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((LOU PERROTT/RED CROSS VOLUNTEER COUNSELOR:CAN THE EMOTIONS BE JUST AS INTENSE -- YES THEY CAN BE. IN TERMS OF LONG THEY LAST --USUALLY NOT. IF AN IMMEDIATE REACTION -- BUT THEY'LL OFTEN BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH IT MORE RAPIDLY ))
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Clinical psychologist Lou Perrott (Purr-AUGHT) is a volunteer mental Health Counselor for the Red Cross.
He says most people should be able to recover after the initial shock of the tragedy wears off.
But he says if emotions remain tense over a long period of time -- you might want to consider counseling.
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You can call your local Red Cross- to be connected to a mental health volunteer.

[Gas-Prices]

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Gas prices remain steady today, despite concern about the possibility of skyrocketing costs.
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Across Southwest Virginia prices at the pump are within an expected range. At many stations fuel is being advertised as low as "a dollar-30" and as high as "a dollar-56" Federal officials say there's no reason for a sharp rise in cost because supply is flowing.
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((JIM GORMAN/CUSTOMER; THE GOVERNMENT WON'T LET IT HAPPEN BECAUSE THEY JUST WON'T LET IT HAPPEN, ITS JUST ONE OF THOSE ECONOMIC THINGS, PEOPLE HAVE TO GET TO WORK.))
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[WIPE TO FULL SCREEN PINNACLE] Consumers who see stations charging what seem to be unuslly high fuel prices are asked to call the Energy Department's hotline at 1-800-244-3301.
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Yesterday's attack on New York's Financial Center has investors worried about the market.
But some analysts claim the attack isn't what will send stocks tumbling, but instead the shaky state of the economy BEFORE the attack.
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((BRIAN GOTTSTEIN/LEGG MASON: WHAT WILL TURN THIS MARKET AROUND IS WHAT WAS GOING TO TURN THIS MARKET AROUND BEFORE THIS EVER HAPPENED WHICH IS SOLID LEADERSHIP, A FEDERAL RESERVE THAT IS EASING INTEREST RATES, CONSUMER CONFIDENCE AND PERHAPS ADDITIONAL TAX CUTS AND SUCH.))
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Here's a look at market trends after similar situations occurred..
Pearl Harbor.. The Dow declined about 7 percent in the ensuing month. One year later, it was 15 percent higher than before the surprise bombing.
The Gulf War in 1990, the Dow declined 18 percent after news of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. One year later, it soared to record highs.
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[Recruiters]

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Military officials say they aren't sure whether yesterday's attacks will have any effect on recruitment efforts nationwide.
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In Lynchburg, army recruiters say they've handled numerous calls from veterans offering their services again if needed.
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((SFC TERRY BROOKS/ARMY RECRUITER: IT'S STILL TOO EARLY TO TELL, I WOULDN'T WANT TO SPECULATE ON THAT. WITH THE NUMBER OF INQUIRIES WE'VE HAD, IT'S BEEN PROMISING. PEOPLE SEEM A LOT MORE GENUINELY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHAT THEY CAN DO TO HELP.))
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Brooks says the Army saw a moderate increase in recruits in the early days of the Gulf War.
The attacks have prompted other displays of patriotism, as signs of support and American flags have sprouted in front of many area homes and businesses.
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[UVA-Cancelation]

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The announcement from Charlottesville on the status of the Virginia/Penn State football game was released today. Steve Mason found out the attack on America was deeply felt on the grounds once occupied by of one of our country's founding fathers.
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[ACC]

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The ACC was also in on the decision to move the UVa-Penn State game to December. In fact, late this afternoon the ACC decided to cancel all sports activity in the conference until Sunday.
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[Other-Cancellations]

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The Big East conference has postponed all of its football games this weekend, including the Washington at Miami contest.
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However, the Southern Conference has decided to play its games this weekend. That means the East Tennessee State at VMI contest will take place at Alumni Field in Lexington on Saturday at one.
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The NFL is trying to decide what to do about playing this Sunday. The league says it will make its decision tomorrow.
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Major League Baseball, which postponed games yesterday and tonight, also will take tomorrow night off.
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One group that you just knew wouldn't stop for anything is NASCAR. While qualifying on Friday at New Hampshire has been canceled, Sunday's race is still on.

[Florio-React]

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Roanoke Express Coach Perry Florio is a Long Island, and he for one has been touched by the tragic events of this week more than anyone can imagine.
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Florio discovered last night he knew at least two people who died in the crashes. Los Angeles Kings scouting director Ace Bailey
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and assistant scout Mark Bavis were on one of the planes which crashed into the World Trade Center. Bavis, number 29, is seen here playing for the Carolina Stingrays in 1994. Florio remembers playing against Bavis, and Bailey coached Florio for three years.
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((PERRY FLORIO/ROANOKE EXPRESS HEAD COACH; TO THINK HE WAS ON THE SECOND FLIGHT, THE UNITED FLIGHT THAT WENT INTO THE WORLD TRADE CENTER THAT WE'VE SEEN SO MANY TIMES ON TELEVISION. EVERY TIME I SEE THE REPLAY I CAN'T IMAGINE THE HORROR THAT MUST HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH THEIR MINDS WHEN IT HAPPENED.))
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Last night, Florio received a phone call from a relative who is a firefighter in New York, and responded to the first explosion at the World Trade Center. The firefighters were going up the stairs and then watched the second plane hit.

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((THEY STILL CONTINUED UP AND I THINK THEY GOT TO ABOUT THE 50TH FLOOR, AND THE BUILDING #2, THE FIRST TOWER TO CRUMBLE
WENT DOWN AND THEY FELT THE VIBRATION AND COULD SEE THE MASSIVE DESTRUCTION OUTSIDE SO THEY WERE RADIOED FROM THE TRUCK DOWN BELOW TO GET OUT.))
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As if those two connections were not enough, Florio's parents live in Johnston, Pennsylvania, just about 20 minutes away from where one of the United Airlines planes crashed yesterday.
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[Suggs]

[ANCHOR=Mike]
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In one other note, the surgery to repair Lee Suggs damaged left knee was scheduled today. The procedure will take place this Friday afternoon at Montgomery Regional Hospital.

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[ANCHOR=Jean]
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There are a few other stories worth noting tonight, one from the U-S Supreme Court.
The Court's chief justice rejected an appeal of Virginia's minute of silence law.
Chief Justice William (Wren-quist) Rehnquist says there is no allegation that Virginia school teachers have used the minute of silence to lead students in prayer.
Opponents of the law say it violates the separation of church and state.

[Callaway-Fire]

[ANCHOR=Jean]
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Fire damaged a building at a Franklin County school this morning.
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Officials say workers who were remodeling an old cafeteria at Callaway Elementary School touched off the fire.
The building isn't attached to the school.
But the students did go through a fire drill just in case.
No one was hurt.
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[Toss-2-Robin] Jean tosses to Robin in Weather Center

[Close-ID]

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News 7 will be back on the air tomorrow morning at 5:30. In the meantime, we'll return to CBS' continuing coverage of the Attack on America after these short messages.