WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 09/16/01

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Coming up on News 7-
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Thousands gather in Bedford and around the area to pray for victims and their families following Tuesday's attack. Here at home-- donations continue to pour in for the American Red Cross.
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Plus, details on a shooting and manhunt tonight in Franklin County. News 7 is next.

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((AS I SAID YESTERDAY, PEOPLE HAVE DECLARED WAR ON AMERICA AND THEY HAVE MADE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE BECAUSE THIS IS A FABULOUS COUNTRY.))
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President Bush continues to pledge a crusade against terrorists... while vowing not to be bullied by evil doers.
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Good evening, I'm Teresa Hamilton.

[Attacks]

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President Bush says Americans need to get back to work and rebuild what's been lost in Tuesday's attack on the Pentagon and World Trade Center. Meanwhile-- the number of people missing in New York continues to rise. The latest numbers put the number of missing at nearly five- thousand.
So far--- 190- bodies have been pulled from the rubble but just 115 victims have been identified.
Recovery efforts are also continuing at the Pentagon. Teri Okita is there tonight with the very latest on the investigation and reaction from around the country.
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(( TRACK: IN MEMORIAL SERVICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PRAYER AND REFLECTION FILLED THIS DAY.

SOT: Bush: On this day of faith I've got, I've never had more faith in
America than I have right now.
TRACK: AND THE PRESIDENT HAS FAITH THAT THE TERRORISTS WILL BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE. AUTHORITIES HAVE NOW TAKEN FOUR PEOPLE INTO CUSTODY WHO THEY SAY - ARE MATERIAL WITNESSES IN THE INVESTIGATION.
PAKISTAN HAS AGREED TO HELP THE U-S FIND THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTACKS. THEY WILL SEND A DELEGATION TO AFGHANISTAN TO DEMAND THAT COUNTRY TURN OVER OSAMA BIN LADEN. HE REMAINS THE ADMINISTRATION'S PRIME SUSPECT.
TRACK: CBS NEWS HAS LEARNED THAT FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON AUTHORIZED A SECRET DIRECTIVE TO CAPTURE BIN LADEN OR DISRUPT HIS NETWORK AT ANY COST. ALTHOUGH THEY CAME CLOSE TO SUCCESS..ULTIMATELY ALL ATTEMPS FAILED.
A BIRDS EYE VIEW OF GROUND ZERO IN NEW YORK SHOWS THE DEVASTATION BIN LADEN IS BELIEVED TO HAVE ORDERED. ALMOST 51-HUNDRED PEOPLE ARE NOW LISTED AS MISSING, AND NO ONE HAS BEEN FOUND ALIVE SINCE WEDNESDAY.

SOT: SOT: (Rudolph Giuliani/NYC Mayor) 15:57:49 The recovery effort
continues, and the hope is still there that we might be able to save some lives.
TRACK: AT THE PENTAGON.. AS PEOPLE COME TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS AT A MAKESHIFT MEMORIAL.. WORKERS ARE PULLING OUT MORE BODIES AS THEY DIG CLOSER TO THE IMPACT SITE.

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TRACK: MEANWHILE, WALL STREET GEARS UP FOR ANOTHER WORK WEEK ONLY THIS MONDAY WONT BE QUITE THE SAME. AFTER A FOUR-DAY SHUTDOWN, THE FINANCIAL WORLD BRACES FOR THE UNKNOWN.

(SOT: BUSH) (bush 15:28:41) No question about it, this incident affected
our economy, but the markets will open tomorrow. People go back to work, and well show the world. (:11)
TRACK: TONIGHT, THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING IS DRENCHED IN AMERICAS COLORS A TRIBUTE TO ITS FALLEN SISTER SKYSCRAPERS.

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STANDUP: In an effort to intercept the hijacked planes heading for Washington, President Bush confirmed he gave U-S fighter jets the go-ahead to shoot down any airliners that refused to turn away. By that time, though, it was too late. Teri Okita, CBS News, The Pentagon. ))
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[Pentagon]

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As was just mentioned-- the grim job of digging through the charred wreckage at the Pentagon continues tonight.
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Today-- President Bush indeed confirmed that he gave the military orders to intercept and shoot down any commercial airliners that did NOT turn away from Washington on Tuesday.
Earlier---Secretary of State Colin Powell responded to criticism that the jets did NOT arrive in time to prevent the a
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((I THINK IT IS A LITTLE UNFAIR TO SAY THE PENTAGON WAS A LITTLE UNPREPARED WHEN SUDDENLY A PLANE, AMERICAN COMMERCIAL AIRLINER SHOWS UP IN AIRSPACE JUST A FEW MINUTES AWAY FROM IMPACT WITH THE PENTAGON, AND SAY WELL, WHY WEREN'T F16S UP THERE READY TO SHOOT IT DOWN. ))
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[vo-nat] Engineers with a Roanoke firm that's been rebuilding the Pentagon say the death and damage toll would have been greater if the plane had hit any other part of the building. The plane hit what is known as "Wedge One"... which was recently renovated with blast-proof windows and walls, fire retardant rugs, and an updated sprinkler system.
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Reaction from Britain this past week has been strong, but today's statement from the Prime Minister is perhaps the strongest yet in support of America.
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((AND THIS IS A TIME AT THE MOMENT FOR A COOL HEAD AND A STEADY NERVE, BUT ALSO AN ABSOLUTE AND FIXED DETERMINATION THAT THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS TERRORIST ACT THAT HAS PROBABLY KILLED HUNDREDS OF BRITISH PEOPLE AS WELL AS MANY THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS ARE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE AND HELD TO ACCOUNT.))
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Those words from Tony Blair-- declaring war on the people who committed the terrorist acts in America on Tuesday. Earlier in the week, Blair described the world wide rippling of grief caused by the attacks and said that it was the worst assault on England since World War Two. Blair says he expects the number of British killed in the attack could reach between two and three hundred.
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[Memorials]

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After attacks to weaken the nation, many Americans are staying strong by keeping their faith. Thousands attended a memorial service at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, as well as countless others in the area.
As Justin Mcleod shows us on this day, many have faith America will rise from the rubble.
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[Lobby-Fund]

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Nearly eith - hundred viewers of Your Hometown Station have rallied behind the American Red Cross-- having donated nearly sixteen thousand dollars.
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Hundreds of people have been stopping by W-D-B-J's lobby since Friday to donate money and to send notes of sympathy to the families of victims of attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. You can stop by the station until midnight tonight --or this week during normal business hours.
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[Bowling-Fund]

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A Roanoke College group is hoping it can send some "spare" money to relief efforts.
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A group of students collected pledges for a Bowl-A-thon held tonight at Lee-Hi Lanes in Salem. For the students-- it was a way to help victims in Virginia and New York in a positive way.
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((RUTH ANNE WHITTEN/ALPHA PHI OMEGA PRESIDENT; I THINK EVERYONE AT ROANOKE COLLEGE AS IN THE REST OF THE NATION FELT LIKE THEY NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING. ALPHA PHI OMEGA RECOGNIZED THIS NEED FOR THE ROANOKE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. WE JUST ORGANIZED THE BOWL-A-THON TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11TH FUND. WE KNEW THAT EVERYBODY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING.))
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About 40 people bowled in the event-- which ran for about two hours. So far-- no word yet on how much money was raised.
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[Red-Cross]

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Donations from around the country have poured in to victims of Tuesday's attacks. The Red Cross says the gift of life is one of the most needed gifts of all.
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The Red Cross in Roanoke collected more than 2-thousand pints of blood in just four days. More than half of those who gave blood were first time donors. Officials hope they will return in the future, long after the crisis is over.
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The Red Cross held a blood drive today at Virginia Tech. They'll be holding blood drives tomorrow in Lynchburg and Hillsville, and you can also make an appointment to give blood at the Red Cross office in Roanoke.
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Still to come on News 7, details on a shooting in Rocky Mount that's left two people wounded.
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and, the Roanoke Times new printing plant won approval by Roanoke City Council, but the plans could still have some hurdles to clear.
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Two people were wounded by gunfire in Rocky Mount tonight. Deputies responded to Highland Hill Road at about 6-o'clock tonight. Deputies are searching with bloodhounds for two brothers who are suspects in the shooting. One of the wounded was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital by helicopter, the other was treated and released from Franklin Memorial. The Franklin County Sheriff's deparment has apprehended two people in the incident, but say they are not the prime suspects in the case.

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After recent approval, the Roanoke Times is making efforts to immediately begin plans for their new printing plant.
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The newspaper is planning a 31- million dollar, 50- thousand square foot facility on Salem Avenue. The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a special exception for the expansion earlier this month, but some neighboring property owners and downtown residents have vowed to challenge the project in court. Tomorrow, Roanoke City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize the city manager to seek an ammendment to the city's zoning ordinance. The change would allow printing plants in the city's commercial and industrial districts. A public hearing would be scheduled in mid-October.
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Also tomorrow, City Council will consider a resolution that would authorize continuing audits of the Roanoke public schools. Members of council and the school board have been at odds following a recent audit that questioned the school system's hiring practices. The council proposal would direct the municipal auditor and school officials to develop a plan for continuing financia

l and performance audits of school board affairs.[Earley-Money]

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Republican Mark Earley isn't keeping up the pace in financing for this November's election.
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Earley says his campaign for governor raised 1-point-8 million dollars in July and August. His take puts him well behind the 2-point-3 million dollars raised in the same period by Democrat Mark Warner. Earley filed the forms Friday with the State Board of Elections. In late August, Warner led Earley in the polls by 14 percentage points.
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Still to come on News 7, viewers respond to the aftermath and the coverage of Tuesday's attacks...
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and two years ago the American team won the Ryder Cup after an amazing second day comeback, but they won't get the chance this year. Roy Stanley will have details in sports.
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[Feedback/September 16]

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Viewers of News 7 are expressing outrage, shock and concern over the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Here's News 7 Feedback, with assignment editor Joe McKean.
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(( A viewer from Vinton spoke for many who wrote to us last week about the 11th of September: [Cindy Dickerson/Vinton] "I love America and am so proud to be a citizen. I pray for all of the victims and their families. May all know that God is with us."
A man from Roanoke [Tim Underwood] wrote: "This is a time that all Americans must come together as one and in unity cry out for Justice! Cry out as one America, for swift action against those that would penetrate our borders and murder our brethren."
Many are hoping for terrible, swift retaliation. [J. Gauldin/Callands]"I heard on TV that someone said the terrorists had won a victory, but in my eyes they just signed their death warrants. They are taking on the US and its proud people. We as a nation may quarrel between ourselves but we will stand together they better believe that. The Freaks, Cowboys, Yanks and the Rebels will stand together."
Still others urge restraint. [Mrs. Robbie Gallagher/Roanoke] "Comments made about taking revenge are totally unacceptable. The people that have done this cowardly act need to be held responsible for their actions and be punished severely, but teaching our children that revenge is right is totally wrong!" [Olivia Monem/Blacksburg] "Please remind viewers that the attacks in New York and Washington were done by people after political gains, and do NOT represent people of any particular race or religious background. Backlash against Muslims in particular have occurred in many places around this country and there is absolutely no justification for that."
[Sheila G. Conner/Roanoke] "We, as Americans, must NOT act like the dogs that attacked us by attacking all Middle Eastern nationalities that are living in the US To do so is to become terrorists ourselves."
A couple of viewers are urging the city of Roanoke to change the color of the Mill Mountain Star.
[Amy Collins/Christiansburg] "I have a comment I wish you would relay to the officials of Roanoke. Your reporting stated their comment as to changing the star to red, white and blue was that it took more than the flick of a switch. My comment to them: It will also take more than the flick of a switch to find, if ever, all the fallen heroes, the moms, the dads, the sisters, the brothers, the friends."
During one part of the continuous coverage on CBS, the network aired videotape of the attack on the World Trade Center, accompanied by strong language from the eyewitnesses.
Objecting to that, one viewer wrote: [Sandra Jones/Troutville] "I would like to know why that kind of language had to be aired? The pictures would have said enough. The sound could have been deleted. I believe this was uncalled for and if people don't stand up against it it will continue to trickle into our homes until it becomes commonplace."
If you'd like to exercise your First Amendment rights, here's our mailing address...our fax number...our e-mail address, and our website on-line forum.
Joe McKean, News-7. ))

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The Major League Baseball season will resume today with games in the American and National Leagues.
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The Yankees bowed their heads for a prayer as they returned to the field for a light workout yesterday.
The players tossed the ball around and took some grounders and all seemed excited about returning to the playing field.
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The Yankees open a three game series with the Chicago White Sox.

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At Shea, The Mets prepared boxes in the parking lot and took time out posing with members of the New York City Fire departments.
A light workout followed as the team prepares to return to the field today.
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The Mets resume play tonight at Pittsburgh.

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The 2001 Ryder Cup matches between the United States and Europe will not be played this year.
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According to a statement issued by the Ryder Cup board, The 34-th event has been postponed for one year.
This years match was slated to be played at the Belfry in England the final weekend of September. The P-G-A of America informed the European board that the scope of last Tuesday's tragedy's in New York and Washington has made it impossible for it's team and officials to attend the matches.
The matches have been rescheduled for the same location next September.
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The matches will take place with the same captains, Sam Torrance of Europe and Curtis Strange for the Americans.
That's it for sports, have a great day everybody!

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The Ferrum Panthers can control their own destiny this season. Yesterday, Ferrum won its first conference game beating Chowan. If the Panthers can win the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference they get an automatic bid to the N-C-Double-A division three playoffs.
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((ROY STANDUP:)) ((:)) ((The automatic bid removes some of the pressure of playing in the post season. That gives the Panthers the flexibility to use the out of conference games to see what direction the program needs to take in order to be able to compete in the conference.)) ((:)) ((It's the first year of the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Panthers will make their first ever bowl appearance in the Oyster Bowl against Christopher Newport on November 10-th in Hampton.))
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The Panthers are 1 and 2 over all and 1 and 0 in the conference. Ferrum's next two games are in the conference beginning at Shenandoah next Saturday.

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After a week off, The Virginia Tech Hokies begin preparing for this weekends Big East game at Rutgers.
But Tuesday's tragedy in New York City hit close to home for Hokies Assistant coach Billy Hite.
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The Hokies will most likely fly over Manhattan on their trip to New Brunswick, New Jersey for the noon kickoff with the Scarlet Knights.

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Two time Cart champion Alez Zanardi is in stable but serious condition today after losing both legs about the knee in a crash during the American Memorial 500 in Germany.
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Zanardi also suffered a small pelvis fracture and a concussion when his car was hit by another car going about 200 miles per hour.
Doctors say Zanardi is in a sedated coma and could remain hospitalaized for 2 weeks.
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Alex Tagliani, the driver of the other car suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital today.

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The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League have agreed to terms with free agent center Petr Nedved.
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Nedved, in his second season with the Rangers, led the team with 32 points last season and was second with 78 points. It's his highest point total since the 1995-96 season when he had 45 goals and 99 points for Pittsburgh.
The 29 year old Nedved has 234 goals and 530 points in his career.
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The Yankees and Mets held light workouts yesterday, more later on Mornin.