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Black pride mixes with anger at the Million Man March.
President Clinton misses the event, but calls for racial unity.
And a landslide re-election victory for a Middle East dictator.
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Clear skies and chilly overnight lows mean a frost warning will be in effect tonight, with lows dipping into the 30's. Stay tuned for the chilly details.
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Don't go away. The news is next.

March


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Tens of thousands of African American men have gathered in the shadow of the nation's capital today for the Million Man March.
It's being billed as a rally of unity, but already there are disputes over the crowd size.
Organizers say more than a million men have turned out for the march but Capitol Police earlier estimated the crowd at 50-thousand.
U-S Park police have yet to give their count.
Controversy also surrounds the March because of its organizer, Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan.
Byron Harlan joins us with the latest.
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(( BENJAMIN CHAVIS/MARCH ORGANIZER:
They're making no apologizes, pulling no punches, organizers making no effort to distance themselves from Louis Farakahn.
But talk with people who're here for the Million Man March.
They'll tell you the event is about more than one speaker, or one message.
It's also about more than talk.
Prayer came during the first morning light.
Celebration followed.
It was an opportunity to share culture and ideas...an opportunity to show that there is political strength in numbers.
LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF THE MILLION MAN MARCH...
One way speakers are hoping to extend the spirit of the Million Man March is to transform the high emotion here into votes.
REGISTER TO VOTE
This could be the start of a historic change...a transformation involving the way black men express their power.
But the march may also represent another change, a more personal one.
Leaders are telling everyone here to be more involved in their neighborhoods and with their families.
That may not generate as much attention as this event, but the impact would be at least as large.))
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Clinton


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President Clinton is not in Washington for today's event, but during a campaign speech in Texas he did send a message of racial unity.
The President says gathering one million black men together can do good if the marchers take new responsibility for themselves and their families.
But he did warn that some are far from the message of atonement.
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Mr. Clinton was referring to Louis Farrakhan who has been widely condemned for remarks deemed racist and anti-semitic.

Million-Man


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There are some members of the western Virginia community who are participating in today's march.
Denise Allen spoke with some of them before they left Martinsville.
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When the masses gather, these Virginians will be among them.
They say the march has grown to be more than a demonstration by Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.
They say it's about bringing the black community together.
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((REV. JIMMIE HAWKINS/GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: THERE'S A LOT OF DESPAIR OUT THERE. A LOT OF HOPELESSNESS AND REALLY THIS IS TRYING TO PROVIDE HOPE TO THE COMMUNITY SAYING THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE CAN DO.))
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((MINISTER MALVESTER X/NATION OF ISLAM: BY MAKING THIS MARCH IT'S TELLING THE WORLD WE ARE READY TO DO SOMETHING FOR OURSELVES AND THROUGH UNITY WE CAN DO ALL THINGS.))
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Minister X hopes this march helps change society's view of black men.
He also hopes it helps black men look at themselves differently by raising their self esteem.
The participants of this march say they want it to spark a change and draw attention to issues hurting black men, such as unemployment and crimes committed against fellow blacks.
They say these issues affect the entire country.
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The march has drawn criticism from several civil rights groups including the N-Double-A-C-P.
Jeff Artis is staying home.
He says Louis Farrakhan is a racist.
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((JEFF ARTIS/(R) HOUSE OF DELEGATES CANDIDATE: ONE OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO GETS IN FRONT OF THE TV CAMERAS AND IS ALL NICE AND SWEET, BUT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS HE SAYS SOME TERRIBLE THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE. I'M NOT GOING TO A MARCH WHICH IS LED BY DAVID DUKE AND I'M NOT GOING TO GO TO A MARCH LED BY LOUIS FARRAKHAN.))
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But the Reverend Jimmie Hawkins hopes the participants will become leaders, returning home to work on ways to make their communities better places to live.
Denise Allen News 7.))

Mosher


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We just learned this morning that long-time NEWS 7 Anchorman Rick Mosher has died.
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He was the first anchor of News 7 at Noon.
W-D-B-J hired him away from W-R-O-V radio when the station inaugurated a noon newscast in the Fall of 1983.
He went on to become the Eleven O'clock anchor,
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and left the station in 1992 to work in public relations in Washington.
He spent the last two years as a spokesman for the Whitman Walker Clinic. ESS/FULL
Rick Mosher died last Monday, from complications of AIDS. He was 42. dissolve to commercial

Citadel


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The U-S Supreme Court today refused to hear South Carolina's appeal of an order to admit women to The Citadel or set up an alternative program.
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State officials say The Citadel should be allowed to remain all-male, without setting up a state alternative program for women.
The justices did not comment on the decision.
The court last week refused to hear an appeal filed by Shannon Faulkner, who wanted the all-male policy declared unconstitutional.
The decision has NO impact on a separate case involving Nancy Mellette
(Muh-LETTE), who also wants to attend the Citadel.
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IRAQ


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Saddam Hussien has won Iraq's first presidential referendum by a landslide.
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The official Iraqi News agency says Saddam received nearly 100 percent of the vote.
It probably didn't hurt that he was the only candidate on the ballot.
Analysts believe Saddam is using the referendum to whip up nationalism and distract his people's attention from infighting in his family, a faltering economy and sharp criticism from the United Nations.
Saddam has been in office sine 19-79.
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Fires


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Rain may have fallen over portions of the state this weekend but the Forestry Department warns conditions are still prime for forest fires.
So the department is asking that you continue to refrain from burning debris.
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This could be the worst fire season in 30 years.
Extensive dry conditions during August and early September, along with debris from the 19-93 ice storms offer plenty of fuel for the flames.
The Forestry Department has spent 400-thousand dollars on a public information campaign-- warning of fire dangers.
So far, only two large blazes were recorded during the spring fire season.
In April, fires in Craig and Nelson Counties charred more than six-thousand acres of forest.
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Domestic-Violence


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Every 17 minutes in Virginia, someone seeks help from domestic violence.
And every three hours one of those victims is denied shelter.
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The Y-W-C-A of Roanoke is promoting a week of awareness.
Nationally it's called "A Week Without Violence."
Yesterday the Y-W-C-A started the week off by honoring the spirit and memory of those who died as the result of violence.
Members hope educating the public will help erase the stigma connected to victims of violence.
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Joining us now to talk about it is Ellen Brown, Director of Total Action Against Poverty's Women's Resource Center.
Tell us about the events planned this week, the most intriguing of which is the reading of letters written by victims of abuse.
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(How many women in Virginia sought help from shelters last year? What about locally?)

(Are the cases of abuse becoming more violent? Why?)

(What kinds of services are available to these women?)

(The General Assembly will soon consider a bill REQUIRING police to arrest abusers in domestic violence cases. Your thoughts on that.)
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For more information about a "Week Without Violence" contact the Y-W-C-A of Roanoke.
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Stick around.
If you're thinking about buying a car or something that requires a short term loan, a leading financial expert offers some advice,
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and tonight's the big night for the first candidate for Roanoke Symphony conductor.
Meet David Wiley, next, on News 7 at Noon.
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Roanoke-Symphony


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Tonight the Roanoke Valley gets to take a look -- and give a listen -- to one of the candidates for Roanoke Symphony Orchestra conductor.
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David Wiley rehearsed with the orchestra yesterday.
He's the first of five candidates vying for the job.
He says his main focus will be community involvement.
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Wiley also wants to plant roots in the area.
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He auditions tonight at eight at the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium.
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Orr


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If you're thinking about making a big ticket purchase, you might want to listen to what David Orr has to say.
He's the most trusted economic expert for First Union, one of the largest banks in the country.
Len Besthoff reports.
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(( If you're thinking about buying a car, or anything requiring a short term loan, David Orr has some good news.
The chief economist at First Union expects short term interest rates, like the prime rate, will drop from eight-point-seven-five-percent as the economy slows.
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((DAVID ORR/FIRST UNION CHIEF ECONOMIST: WE THINK BY THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, THAT'LL BE IN THE SEVEN-AND-A-HALF, EIGHT-PERCENT RANGE FOR THE PRIME, IN OTHER WORDS, ALMOST A POINT LOWER THAN IT IS NOW. ))
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Orr also warns against panicking when the Dow Jones Industrial Average drops more than fifty points in a day, like it did twice this week.
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((ORR: A FIFTY POINT DROP WHEN THE DOW JONES IS AT A LEVEL OF 47-HUNDRED DOESN'T MEAN ANYWHERE NEAR THE SAME THING IT MEANT WHEN THE DOW JONES WAS AT 2000.))
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But he does predict that in the near term we could see the market dip even further.
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((ORR: I PERSONALLY THINK THE STOCK MARKET'S GONNA GO DOWN YOU KNOW MAYBE THREE OR FOUR HUNDRED POINTS OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, BUT THAT'S NOT A REASON TO GET TERRIBLY UPSET THIS JUST HAPPENS AS PART OF THE BUSINESS CYCLE.))
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Additionally, Orr believes that over the next ten years the Dow will hit the 10-thousand mark as baby boomers keep pouring their retirement money and their kids college money into mutual funds.
Len Besthoff, News-7.))

Stocks


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On Wall Street at noon, the Dow was DOWN 13 points.
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Up next, the latest from the ballparks and the gridiron,
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and a strange finish to yesterday's Taco Bell 300 puts your Hometown Station in victory lane.
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MLB


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The Cleveland Indians are on the brink of their first World Series appearance since 19-54.
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The Indians moved within one game of winning the American League pennant by defeating Seattle 3-to-2.
The winner advances to play Atlanta in the World Series beginning Saturday night in Atlanta.
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Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves have the week off before taking on the American League champion.

Skins


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Dave Krieg (Craig) and Garrison Hearst spurred the Cardinals to end a three-game losing streak and beat the Redskins 24-to-20.
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Krieg completed a one-yard touchdown pass to Hearst with 76 seconds remaining.
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((NORV TURNER/REDSKINS HEAD COACH: WE'VE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE PLAYS, WE JUST HAVEN'T DONE IT WHEN WE'VE THE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES. IT'S BEEN A MIX OF THINGS. WE'VE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO SCORE AND KEEP THE BALL, WE'VE BEEN UNABLE TO HOLD THEM, SO IT'S A COMBINATION OF THINGS))
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With the loss, Washington is now 2 and 5.

Race


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The Taco Bell 300 Late Model Stock car event had race officials and participants running for the border.
Mike Stevens says a rare post-race disqualification cost Elliott Sadler 25- thousand dollars, and left Roanoke's Tony McGuire standing all alone in Victory Lane.
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((The first re-staged victory celebration in the history of the Martinsville Speedway came about because someone got his head out of joint. Three hours after Eliott Sadler beat Tony McGuire to the checkered flag by less than six feet, the Virginia native had his championship trophy and $25,000 first place check taken away. During mandatory post-race inspection, NASCAR officials found the heads on Sadler's power plant had been illegally modified to increase horse power. ((TOM BRADSHAW/NASCAR'S CHIEF STEWARD: WE TAKE THE PAN OFF, WE CHECK THE CRANK, THE PISTONS, THE VALVE. WE TAKE THE VALVE OUT OF THE HEAD. WE EVEN CHECK THE ANGLE ON IT.)) Sadler, who talked freely with McGuire after the decision was rendered, says he had no idea his car was illegal. ((ELLIOTT SADLER/DISQUALIFIED: WE FIGURED SOMETHING WAS FUNNY WHEN AFTER THE RACE, OUR MOTORMAN LEFT. WE BUY THESE ENGINES OUT FROM JACK AND HE PUTS THEM TOGETHER. WE JUST PUT THEM IN THE CAR. THE ONLY THING WE KNOW IS RIGHT IS THE CREW, THE DRIVER, AND THE RACE CREW. IT WON'T SET US BACK TOO FAR. HOPE YOU SEE THAT NUMBER 16 BACK UP FRONT BEFORE IT'S OVER)) The unlikely victory capped off an unlikely day for McGuire, who first of all had to race with a broken thumb and a cast on his left hand. Then after qualifying 65th of 122 cars, he had to make his way through a 25 lap qualifying race just to get in the main event. He needed to finished in the top three, but he finished fourth by a foot. But moments later, he was told another car had been disqualified and he was now in the main event. ((TONY MCGUIRE/DECLARED TACO BELL 300 WINNER: REALITY HASN'T REALLY SET IN YET. YOU MIGHT WANT TO CALL ME TOMORROW. IT'S BEEN A LONG DAY. WE'VE BEEN UP EARLY EVERYDAY THIS WEEK. IT'S JUST BEEN ONE OF THOSE DEALS. WE THOUGHT WE WERE THE SECOND PLACE CAR, AND THEN THEY FOUND SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FIRST PLACE CAR. THEY DRUG OURS BACK DOWN HERE AND CHECKED A FEW MORE THINGS AND FOUND US LEGAL. IT'S BEEN A GOOD DAY FOR ME.)) All this late model stock excitement continues later his week with the Southwest Virginia Chevy Dealers 250 at the New River Valley Speedway. Don't forget we'll have LIVE flag to flag coverage on your Hometown Station Saturday at three. At the Martinsville Speedway, Mike Stevens, NEWS 7 Sports))
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Have a great day. And that's it for News 7 at NOON--
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