WDBJ 7 morning news for 09/15/01

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Coming up .. President Bush authorizes 50-thousand reservists to be called to active duty, in response to Tuesday's attacks,
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And .. Things are returning to normal at the Roanoke Regional Airport with most flights resuming. We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.
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[Attack]

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President Bush authorized the defense department to call up 50-thousand reservists. That "partial mobilization" of troops is similar to what happened a decade ago when reservists were called upon to participate in Desert Storm.
With down-sizing of active military branches in recent years National Guard Troops and Reserve Units could make up 50-percent or more of an assault force, if and when war comes.
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Jennifer Jones is in New York now and she joins us with more.
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Reporter Ad lib. ((ROLLCUE:continue nonstop...))
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(( A clear night was a relief to rain weary recovery teams who are still working around the clock...their spirits perhaps a bit higher after a visit from the President. Protected by the military's finest, the commander-in-chief first surveyed ground zero from the sky...and then spoke with those working so hard for a miracle.

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Back in Washington, the House joined the Senate in delivering their full support for the use of military force. President Bush has already declared a national emergency and authorized the military to call 50,000 reservists to active duty. They could be mobilized as early as this weekend.
In Pennsylvania, at the site of the fourth crash-- the second black box-- the cockpit voice recorder, has been recovered. The FBI has named a total of 19 suspects in the attacks and is still chasing leads.

SOT: FBI DIRECTOR ROBERT MUELLER:
" We've served over 30 search warrants in various places. Hundreds of subpoenas have been issued."
and in New York late Friday--federal authorities arrested one person they say may have "relevant" information about the attacks.))
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Reporter adlib.

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[Airport]

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Business is returning back to normal at Roanoke Regional Airport.
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Of the five carriers serving the Roanoke Valley, only Comair cancelled its service. All flights would have gone to Cincinnati. Northwest, A-S-A, United and US Airways scheduled between two and five flights each. Officials say all flights diverted to Roanoke have continued on their way. As of Thursday, passengers returning to Roanoke who had been stranded at other airports- will get a 10-dollar discount off their parking fees. Any passenger who did not get the discount can return their receipt for a refund.
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[School-Ceremony]

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Love and support were in the air yesterday at a local elementary school. Students were spreading the 'chains-of-love' all through the building.
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More than 500 students at Fairview Elementary Magnet School wrote personal messages and linked them together.
Students said they wanted to show sympathy for the victims and their families.
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((BRANDON AVIS: WE'VE BEEN WRITING ABOUT IT AND STUFF IN OUR CLASSROOM, AND WE'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT IT SO WE REALLY WON'T FEEL SO SCARED ABOUT IT.)) ((GABRIELLE SLOAN: WE WANT TO TELL ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT LOST SOMEBODY THAT THEY DON'T HAVE TO FEEL ALONE BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THEY LOST ARE STILL WITH THEM.))
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Fairview Elementary was just one of many schools in Roanoke and across the nation that took part in the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
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[Remembrance]

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WDBJ-7 is working with the Red Cross to help send money and moral support to those hit by this week's terrorist attacks.
We've set up books of support and condolences that will be sent to New York and Northern Virginia.
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You can come by our lobby anytime between now and midnight to sign the books and drop off a contribution to the Red Cross disaster relief effort.
Our lobby is open for you to come by our studios at 2001 Colonial Avenue, which is next to Towers Mall in Roanoke. We'll be here until midnight tonight, and we'll resume operation at 6 a.m. tomorrow. More than 150 people have already come by to show their support.
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[Healthcare]

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[1-shot/Jen from PS] The rising cost of health care... words that echo in the minds of all those dealing with insurance premiums, be they big companies or the average consumer. [2-shot/Jen and guest]
Joining me today is Burman Clark, Vice President of Employee Benefits for BB&T Bank and Insurance.
Burman, let me first ask what sort of increases have we seen in health care costs recently?
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Before the news today, you gave me four reasons costs are on their way up. [TAKE PINNACLE 1009]
Let's take a look...
You say supply and demand, frozen Medicare payments, layoffs and prescription drugs.
Let's start with supply and demand.
How about frozen Medicare payments.
Layoffs?
What about prescription drugs?
Burman Clark, thank you.
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News 7 will be right back after this.
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[Calendar-Weekend]

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If you're still looking to fill your schedule this weekend, here's some ideas from the weekend calendar.
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Heart healthy cooking isn't always taste-free cooking. Brent Watts and Chef Billy Raper show us how to make a quick dish that's sure to please even the pickiest eater.
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If you would like this Chicken Portobello recipe or any recipe you see on Weekend Diner - check out our web site at WDBJ-7-dot com - just click on the Weekend Diner Icon. Or - you can send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope to... Weekend Diner Care Of WDBJ7.....P.O. Box 7 Roanoke....Virginia 24022-0007. News 7 Saturday Morning will be right back.
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Coming up ... The defense department receives authorization to call up reservists for "partial mobilization".
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And .. A Roanoke native is among those still missing at the Pentagon.
We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.
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Military families from coast to coast are preparing themselves for the moment they've learned to expect -- but never stop dreading.
President Bush has declared a national emergency, and gave the military authority to call up 50 thousand reservists to active duty.
Jennifer Jones is in New York with more. ((ROLLCUE:...with more.))
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(( A clear night was a relief to rain weary recovery teams who are still working around the clock...their spirits perhaps a bit higher after a visit from the President. Protected by the military's finest, the commander-in-chief first surveyed ground zero from the sky...and then spoke with those working so hard for a miracle.

SOT: BUSH

Back in Washington, the House joined the Senate in delivering their full support for the use of military force. President Bush has already declared a national emergency and authorized the military to call 50,000 reservists to active duty. They could be mobilized as early as this weekend.
In Pennsylvania, at the site of the fourth crash-- the second black box-- the cockpit voice recorder, has been recovered. The FBI has named a total of 19 suspects in the attacks and is still chasing leads.

SOT: FBI DIRECTOR ROBERT MUELLER:
" We've served over 30 search warrants in various places. Hundreds of subpoenas have been issued."
and in New York late Friday--federal authorities arrested one person they say may have "relevant" information about the attacks.
STAND UP: Responding will be what the President and his national security team will be focusing on this weekend-- at Camp David. The president went right there-- after his emotional trip here to ground zero. Jennifer Jones, cbs news, new york.))

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50-thousand reservists may soon be headed for active duty since President Bush declared a national emergency.
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That "partial mobilization" of troops is similar to what happened a decade ago when reservists were called upon to participate in Desert Storm.
With down-sizing of active military branches in recent years National Guard Troops and Reserve Units could make up 50-percent or more of an assault force, if and when war comes.
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((FRED DOYLE/NATIONAL GUARD COMMANDER; IT'S MORE OF A LIKELIHOOD BEING DEPLOYED TODAY AS A RESERVIST THAN YEARS AGO.))

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Colonel Doyle says he doesn't expect his battalion will be deployed anytime soon... but if it is... it could be ready within four hours.
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[Young]

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A Roanoke native is still among the missing at the Pentagon.
Chief Information Systems Technician Donald McArthur Young is listed as missing by the Navy.
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He grew up in Roanoke, but has shared this home in Virginia Beach for the past 14 years with his wife.
Stationed at the Pentagon for the past two years, he's only been home on weekends.
Today, neighbors say Felicia Young is NOT taking visitors or accepting that her husband may NOT be found.
Neighbor Tracey Hadus (HAD-uss) can imagine how she feels -- her husband's on the aircraft carrier the U-S-S Enterprise, steaming back now to the Persian Gulf.
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((TRACEY HADUS/NEIGHBOR: EVERYBODY EXPECTS YOU TO BE PREPARED FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS. BUT YOU CAN NEVER, EVER BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING LIKE THIS. ANYTHING AS TRAGIC AND AS DRASTIC. YOU KNOW, WHEN YOUR HUSBAND'S AWAY, YOU'RE MORE PREPARED. BUT WHEN THEY JUST GET UP AND GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING, IT'S JUST AN EVERYDAY DAY TO YOU. YOU DON'T EXPECT SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO HAPPEN ON AN EVERYDAY DAY.))
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The Navy confirms it is in contact with Mrs. Young, and is providing any services she will accept.

[Fleming-Young]

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Donald Young attended William Fleming High School in Roanoke.
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Hall Principal George Miller said it was no surprise that a 20- year military career took Young to the Pentagon.

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((GEORGE MILLER/WILLIAM FLEMING HIGH SCHOOL: HE WAS ALWAYS ONE TO PUT OTHERS FIRST. WHATEVER HE COULD DO TO ASSIST SOMEONE WAS REALLY HIS MISSION IN LIFE. AND IT'S EVIDENT TODAY.))
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Miller coached Young on the Fleming football and wrestling teams.
He says he will always remember Young for his dedication and his desire to help others.
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[Volvo]

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The Volvo truck company is lending a helping hand in New York.
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The company is sending in 50-dump trucks to assist in the ongoing recovery- Volvo's President offered their services for free to the city of New York on Tuesday. Yesterday, Mayor Rudy Giuliani took them up on the offer. Four dump trucks arrived at the disaster scene last evening from a North Carolina plant and others will be shipped in from Volvo's New York locations.
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[Polo-Cup]

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For the first time in fourteen years... the annual Polo Cup tournament will be sharing profits- with the American Red Cross.
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Organizers are preparing for hundreds to visit Green Hill Park today to take in a "16-goal" polo match.
The difference this year is that ALL proceeds from ticket sales at the gate as well as from the sale of merchandise will go the rescue effort in Virginia and New York.
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((DAVID WILEY/ROANOKE SYMPHONY MUSIC DIRECTOR; WE DECIDED THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT THAT WE GO ON WITH THIS EVENT BECAUSE, FOR THE SAKE OF OUR COUNTRY AND THE SAKE OF OUR COMMUNITY WE KEEP A POSITIVE OUTLOOK AND WE COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THESE IMPORTANT CAUSES, BOTH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND EDUCATION.))
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Money from advanced sale tickets will still go toward the toward the Roanoke Youth Symphony-
Tickets can be purchased at the gate for fifteen dollars... the Polo Cup gates open at ten- the event goes until five.
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[2-Remembrance]

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In conjunction with the American Red Cross, WDBJ-7 has set up books of support and condolences that will be sent to New York and Northern Virginia.
Monetary contributions are also being accepted.
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You can come by our lobby anytime between six a.m. and midnight to sign the books and drop off a contribution to the Red Cross disaster relief effort.
Our lobby is open for you to come by our studios at 2001 Colonial Avenue, which is next to Towers Mall in Roanoke. We'll be here until midnight tonight, and we'll resume operation at 6 a.m. tomorrow. More than 150 people have already come by to show their support.
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[BOTH MICS HOT] Sometimes little voices have a big impact
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Still to come on News 7 Saturday Morning.......

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We'll meet a boy who's charity turned 50-dollars in to 70-thousand. But first if you are traveling today........ [Jacey ad-lib the travel forecast -- WX PRO]
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[Radio-Fundraiser]

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A local boy's generosity was recoginized by the American Red Cross yesterday.
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Seven- year old Dylan Coleman donated 50- dollars out of HIS savings account in a fund drive sponsored by Star Country. Yesterday, more than 50 Red Cross workers thanked Dylan with a tour of the Red Cross facilities in Roanoke. Because hundreds of people donated in Dylan's name, his 50 dollars has been turned into more than 70-thousand in pledges to the Red Cross. (------------)