WDBJ 7 news at Noon for 11/03/95

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A Henry County man is gunned down in front of his daughters.
In Texas, a 13-year old girl awaits sentencing for killing two small children.
President Clinton dedicates a memorial to the victims of the Lockerbie bombing.
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It's warm out right now, but temperatures will be dropping later this afternoon. Overnight lows will be in the 30s... I'll tell you more about the weekend weather in just a few minutes.
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Stick around. News 7 at Noon is next.

Oaks

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For the third time in two weeks Henry County authorities are investigating a homicide.
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Police say a man was fatally shot last night in front of his children.
When authorities arrived at this residence on Route 6-98 in Bassett they found the body of 39- year- old Hubert Oaks.
Police say he had stopped by his estranged wife's home with his two daughters to pick up some clothing when he apparently got into a fight with her boyfriend.
Oaks was shot several times.
Phillip Green has been charged with second degree murder.
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Child-killings

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A Texas teenager could get up to 40 years in prison when she's sentenced today for killing two small children she was babysitting.
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Yesterday a San Antonio jury found 13- year- old Victoria Dalton guilty of capital murder in the deaths of a two- year old girl and a five-month old baby boy.
Dalton admitted suffocating the children but claimed it was an accident.
She said she put her hands over the children's mouths and noses because they were fussy.
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Peterson

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Mechanic and part-time gun dealer Paul David Peterson expected to go to prison today.
But he walked out of federal court this morning with a probationary sentence.
He'll have to spend four months under "house arrest."
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Peterson was implicated as one of the co-founders of the Blue Ridge Hunt Club.
He told reporters today: it was just a bunch of good old boys talking politics.
Peterson concedes federal agents caught him in an illegal act- -selling a gun to a convicted felon.
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Though he did sell the gun to a felon, Peterson says he was told the man needed it for his wife while he was away driving a truck.

Puryear

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The Virginia Supreme Court has once again sided with Norfolk and Western in a worker's compensation case.
The court today overturned a 150-thousand dollar jury award to Robert Puryear.
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The Roanoke man had sued the railroad, saying that working with trains had impaired his hearing.
But the high court says some written testimony from Puryear's audio expert should NOT have been submitted as evidence to the jury.
The court sent the case back for a new trial.
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Kator

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The court has also cleared the way for the state to start cutting checks for federal retirees who sued the state.
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Yesterday it rejected a request from retiree attorney Michael (KAY-ter) Kator to have his eight million dollar tab picked up by taxpayers.
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About 14- thousand retirees held out for a court ruling, rather than settle with the state for a smaller refund.
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Up next --
The first lady takes her fight against the Republicans to Times Square,
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and Typhoon Angela wreaks havoc in the Philippines.
We'll take a look at that powerful storm's damage.
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You know, that storm was as strong as a catagory five hurricane...
Here, weather is a bit strange today.
It's warm outside now, but temperatures will drop into the 50's later this afternoon..... Tonight... overnight lows will be in the 30s!
The rain should be ending late today.
I'll have the weekend forecast in a few minutes. music up full
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TYPHOON

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At least forty people are feared dead and tens of thousands homeless after a powerful typhoon slammed into the Philippines.
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Typhoon Angela, the most powerful storm to hit the country in nearly a decade, crushed at least 15-thousand homes and forced the evacution of nearly a quarter of a million people.
The typhoon also triggered widespread flooding and landslides throughout the region.
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LOCKERBIE

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The 270 victims of Pan Am flight 103 will be remembered today at Arlington National Cemetery.
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A bomb knocked the plane out of the sky over Lockerbie Scotland in December 19-88.
President Clinton will dedicate a stone monument donated by the people of Scotland.
Some relatives of the victims plan to boycott today's service, calling it just another part of a U-S coverup of the bombing.
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White House aides say the President plans to discuss what the U-S has been doing to extradite the two Libyans indicted in connection with the bombing.
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medicare

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The first lady continues her cry against Republican plans for health care.
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Last night Hillary Clinton joined thousands of demonstrators in New York City to protest planned cuts in medicare and medicaid.
She urged Congress to "think like parents," reject partisan politics and save the two programs.
She also promised that the Republican plan would be dead on arrival in the Oval Office.
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Group-Home

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A Rockbridge County neighborhood may have won its fight to keep out a home for the mentally challenged.
Jay Moore has the story.
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(( The Executive director of the county's community service board says he's ready to recommend another site.
The current site, located in a subdivision off of route 6-0-8 near Glasgow, has drawn fire from neighboring residents.
The Mental Health Clinic Advisory Board bought the land in September. ((MICHAEL GILMORE/COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD: WE HAVE IN FACT FOUND WHAT WE THINK IS A BETTER SITE. IT HAS TO MEET THE CRITERIA OF OFFERING BETTER FACILITIES, BETTER AMENITIES, AND IN FACT WE THINK IT DOES.))
The residents of the subdivision say they are concerned about the welfare those who will live in the home.
They also have unanswered questions as to why the land was bought for more than three times the accessed value. (( JANET ALDRIDGE/RESIDENT: THE PROPERTY THAT WAS BOUGHT IN '95 WAS ACCESSED AT $6,400 AND THEY PAYED $22,000 FOR IT.)) (( MICHAEL GILMORE/COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD: OFTEN IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY YOU FIND THAT THE ACCESSED VALUES ARE MUCH LOWER THAN WHAT HOMES OR LANDS GO FOR SO I DON'T THINK THAT ITS THAT UNUSUAL BUT THE DID PAY THE ASKING PRICE.))
Gilmore says the county currently has one other group home in Lexington, which also drew opposition but NOW fits into the community.
The advisory board will decide on Gilmore's recommendation next Wednesday.
Jay Moore, News 7.))
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ANCHOR=Melanie
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How about dinner at the Greenbriar?
That's just one of the items up for bids at an auction in Roanoke tonight.
We'll take a look at that, next.
But right now here's a list of some other things that are happening this weekend.
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XMAS-LIGHTS

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Mickey Mouse and Goofy have come to the rescue of a Little Rock family criticized for their elaborate Christmas display.
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The Osborne family lost a lawsuit filed by neighbors who complained their two million light display created a nuisance every holiday season.
Folks at Disneyworld say they would LOVE to have the lights, so the family decided to loan them to the Florida park.
They will be used to decorate the residential street backlot at the Disney M-G-M Studios.
The lights go on November 24th.
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Auction

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Not a trip to Disney World, but some other vacation packages will be up for bids at a special auction in Roanoke tonight.
About 200 items -- including fine art, jewelry and trips -- will be on the block at the Fifth Annual Art and More Auction.
The auction starts at 6:30 at the Art Museum of Western Virginia and admission is free.
And here to tell us about it is auction co-chair Jinny Savage.
Tell us what's up for bids.
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(I understand you've invited an auctioneer from a very notable auction house. Tell us about that)

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The Fifth Annual Art and More Auction begins tonight at 6:30 at the art museum in Roanoke's Center in the Square. toss to beth for weather

JOBS

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Unemployment is at its lowest level in seven months.
The jobless rate in October came in at five and a half percent, down a tenth of a percent.
Slight gains in construction and medical services helped push down the rate.
Still, some analysts think the economy is slowing a bit.

Stocks

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On Wall Street at Noon the Dow was UP seven points.
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Still to come --
The party continues at U-V-A, after the Cavs beat Florida State.
But if you can't make it to Charlottesville for the festivities, here are some fun things to do in our area.
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UVA

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U-V-A is celebrating an amazing upset.
Last night the Virginia Cavaliers handed Florida State its first loss in the Atlantic Coast conference.
Roy Stanley has the story.
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((The Cavaliers brought out the heavy ammunition for the second rank seminoles honoring UVa Hall of Famers Henry Jordan and "Bullet" Bill Dudley. But UVa truned it over on its second possession of the game on a Tiki Barber fumble. Three plays later, Danny Canell hits Phillip Riley over th emiddle for a 35 yard scoring play and the Noles led 7-0. But Barder made up for the mistake on the next possession, taking the hand-off on the option playand out running the defense for a 64 yard scoring play and the score was tied at 7 in the first quarter. Virginia move d the ball into Seminole territory, but this Groh pass was tipped into the air and picked off at UVa 10 yard line. Several plays later, Canell froze this short pass to Warrick Dunn. He jukes his way into the endzone and Florida State led 14 to 7 after the first quarter. The Cavaliers didn't back down- they move the ball downfield, capping the drive when Groh hit Barber from two yards out to tie it at 14. A field goal made it 17 to 14, Cavs, but Groh went up top again. This time, he hits Demitrius Allen he takes it in from 72 yards out and UVa led 24 to 14. Florida State capped a long srive when Canell hooked up with E.G. Green over the middle for the 31 yard TD pass play, but UVa led 27 to 21 at the half. ((GEORGE WELSH: THEY STARTED TO TAKE SOME THINKGS AWAY BUT WE DID NOT ADJUST AND I DON'T THINK WE DID A GOOD JOB ADJUSTING ON THE OFFENSE IN THE SECOND HALF...BUT DEFENSIVELY, THE HOLE IN THE 20...THE BOTTOM LINE IS STILL 28 POINTS AND I THOUGHTTHAT WAS AN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TASK.))
The UVa defense and two Rafael Garcia field goals appeared to put the game out of Florida's reach, but just like against Michigan and Texas, the Cavs would have to withstand a last second assault. With Uva on top 33 to 28, and just 3 seconds left to play, Florida Stae had the ball on the UVa 7. The Seminoles stayed on the ground. Dunn cuts to the right and dives to the endzone, but the Cavalier defensive stops him six inches short of the goal line and UVa wins it 33 to 28. ((MIKE GROH:DEFENSE HAD BEEN IN THE SITUATION BEFORE SO IT WASN'T A CASE WHERE THEY WOULD CRACK UNDER PRESSURE. THEY'VE HAD THEIR TWO OPPORTUNITIES AND THEY'VE HELD STRONG, BUT THIS ONE FEELS A LOT BETTER AT THE END.)) ((A FEELING OF ECTASY IN OUR LOCKER ROOM. EVERYONE IS ECSTATIC AND RUNNING AROUND. WE WEREN'T SUPPOSSED TO WIN AND WE DID AND WE GAINED A LITTLE RESPECT IN THE COUNTRY I THINK. WE'RE A GREAT TEAM.)) Roy Stanley, News 7))

Syracuse

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With that showdown now in the books, football fans can turn their attention to Blacksburg for tomorrow's Syracuse-Virginia Tech Big East battle.
The Orangemen have been focusing on Tech all week, and they've especially been keeping an eye on Jim Druckenmiller.
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Some tickets are still available for tomorrow's 3:30 kickoff at Lane Stadium.
A crowd of 51- thousand is expected.

FFE

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And let's not forget high school football.
Here's where you'll find the Friday Football Extra crews tonight.
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Fishing-cats

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And finally --
We may think only the biggest zoos get rare animals-- but Northern California is home to some most unusual felines.
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They're called "Fishing Cats" and thanks to two adult cats brought to the Sacramento Zoo last spring, there are now kittens to help multiply this rare breed.
These cats actually go into the water to chase fish with their webbed paws.
The American Zoo and Aquatic Association says there are very few of the Asian breed in the United States.
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Coming up on Health Check-- an internationally acclaimed cancer researcher is visiting Roanoke Valley physicians.
Connie Stevens will bring us an interview with Dr. Robert Young, later today on News 7 at FIVE. We hope you enjoy your weekend. That's it for News 7 at NOON.