Morning news on WDBJ 7 for 12/21/95

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Tragedy is averted on a New York runway.
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But passengers flying to Columbia aren't so lucky.
Search teams are scouring the Andes Mountains this morning looking for a downed American Airlines jet. wx-head
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plane-crash

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There are reports this morning that a missing American Airlines plane has crashed, about 40 miles from Cali, Colombia as it made a its final descent toward the Cali Airport.
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Area residents say they saw a large explosion in the mountains outside Cali.
About 160 people were aboard flight 9-65, which originated in Miami.
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Runway-Crash

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Meantime, a jumbo jet enroute to Miami skidded off the runway at New York's Kennedy Airport yesterday.
400 people were aboard the airplane when it aborted take-off in a snowstorm.
Some minor injuries were reported.
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Mahoney

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A guilty verdict for Raymond Mahoney.
After deliberating for THREE hours last night, a jury found the Roanoke man GUILTY of first degree murder and arson.
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The jury recommended a 30- year sentence for Mahoney.
He was convicted in the death of 40- year old Brenda Ann Davis--
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She died in a house fire in May.
Prosecutors say it was a circumstantial case.
But the evidence placed Mahoney on Washington Avenue at the time of the fatal blaze.
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((GERALD TEASTER/PROSECUTOR: I SUSPECT, PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EVIDENCE WAS THE ONE THAT REALLY DESTROYED HIS ALIBI-- WHICH WAS THAT HE REALLY WAS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE AT SIX- THIRTY IN THE MORNING WHEN HE SAID HE WASN'T. I THINK THAT WAS THE FINAL LINK THAT REALLY SETTLED THE CASE. ))
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But the case is not settled for the defense-- which would not comment on the verdict, saying it's still an active case.
Mahoney is scheduled for sentencing January 30th.
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Senate-vote

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The Senate wants to take President Clinton to court for refusing to turn over disputed Whitewater notes.
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In a 51-45 vote last night, the Senate approved a court challenge for the subpoenaed documents.
Mr. Clinton says a Senate subpoena for the notes violates his right to attorney-client privilege.
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budget

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In other news from Washington -- a move to get the budget talks back on track.
White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta is planning to meet with key Republicans this morning.
If all goes well, a face-to-face meeting involving President Clinton, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and House Speaker Newt Gingrich could follow.
Yesterday talks appeared dangerously close to derailment when both sides blamed each other for the stalemate.
The partial government shutdown is now its sixth day.
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Bath-Books

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In Bath County, parents say they're outraged about TWO books used in school.
They say the books are INDECENT and they want them OUT.
But other parents say that violates the principles of freedom of speech.
Ron Jones has the story.
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SUPER=01-Clarence Perry/School Board Member;:17
SUPER=01-Cheri Wrights/Parent;:39
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(( The two books in question? "Go Ask Alice"and John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men".
Some parents of Bath County High School say the books have too much profanity, drug use, and sex.
The school board held a meeting earlier this month "Go Ask Alice" was banned from the classroom.
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((CLARENCE PERRY/SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER: I FEEL LIKE THE LANGUAGE SHOULDN'T BE IN THE SCHOOLS AND IT'S SOMETHING THAT YOUR MEN'S MAGAZINES OR YOUR WOMEN'S OR PLAYBOY IF YOU WANT TO CALL IT THAT OR WHATEVER. AND I FEEL LIKE IF THEY WANT TO READ THAT STUFF THEN THEY CAN GO GET THE PLAYBOY BUT NOT HAVE IT IN SCHOOLS.))
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parents and teachers who opposed the idea are crying foul.
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((CHERI WRIGHTS/PARENT: CENSORSHIP IS DANGEROUS FOLKS. AND SOME OF YOU HAVE ALLOWED THIS VICIOUS CYCLE TO START. A CYCLE THAT WILL NEVER END UNTIL THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTY SEND A WAKE UP CALL.)) ((JOYCE BREEN/ENGLISH TEACHER: YOU HAVE TO READ THE A WHOLE BOOK TO GET A WHOLE MESSAGE. AND THE PARENTS WHO OBJECTED TO THIS DIDN'T EVEN READ THE BOOK. THEY DID WHAT CENSORS DO THEY UNDERLINE WORDS.))
But after parents, teachers and students presented a petitionwith 300 plus signatures against the ban the board rescinded the their decision and the books went back into the classroom.
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((TINA BAKER/BATH COUNTY STUDENT: I THINK THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BOOK BECAUSE THEY HAVE THEMON MOVIES. THE SAME WORDS ON MTV, MUSIC OF THE KIDS THEY LISTEN TO.))
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Parenst against the books say they want freedom from the influencesthese books bring.
But parents who don't have a problem with the books say all they want is freedom of speech.
Ron Jones, News Seven, Bath County.))

1-Sports

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In sports, Steve Mason starts out with college football, than news from the N-F-L, and winds up with the latest from the high school hardwoods.
Good morning Steve.
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Schoolwatch

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Driving is hazardous in some parts of our viewing area because of ice and snow.
Because of that, some school officials are being cautious and delaying class today.
The following schools are affected --
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One-Larry

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(Live Interview)

SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;

SUPER=13-David Spangler/Photography Instructor;

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JETLINER

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In Columbia this morning helicopters are searching for an American Airlines jet that officials say CRASHED last night in the Andes Mountains near Cali.
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The plane had taken off from Miami with 159 people aboard.
Most of the passengers reportedly were Colombians traveling to see their families over the holidays.
There is NO word yet on the cause, but witnesses reported good weather.
A Boeing spokesman says this would be the FIRST accident involving a 7-57, which began flying in 19-82.
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Fatal

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State Police say a Pearisburg woman was NOT wearing a seatbelt when she wrecked her pickup truck yesterday.
The accident killed 27 year old Victoria Johnson.
The crash happened on Route 4-60 near the Town of Narrows.
State Police say Johnson was driving West on 4-60 when she ran off the right side of the road, crossed back to the left, struck a guardrail and went over an embankment.
Johnson died a few hours later at the hospital.

Hicks

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A Roanoke school bus driver indicted on federal drug charges faces MORE charges in state court, including FAILURE to stop for a school bus.
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Wayne Hicks pled NOT guilty to the federal charges yesterday as he was arraigned.
He is accused of possessing 38 grams of crack cocaine.
The 23 year old man faces a minimum sentence of five years if convicted.
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Hicks faces unrelated charges from an arrest in May, including passing a stopped school bus, failure to stop for police, and attempted escape.

Layman

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The Roanoke man accused of setting up an elaborate indoor marijuana farm admitted his guilt in federal court.
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Victor Layman could face up to 40 years when he's sentenced in the spring.
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Police discovered hundreds of plants when they raided a home in Roanoke County last year.
Yesterday, Layman pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to manufacture and distribute marijuana.
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((TONY ANDERSON/LAYMAN'S ATTORNEY: VERY EARLY ON HE WAS PREPARED TO COME FORWARD AND NOT DEFEND ANY OF THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM THAT HE PERCEIVED WERE TRUE AND ONCE HE GOT THE CASE IN THE POSTURE WHERE THE GOVERNMENT UNDERSTOOD THAT, IT RESULTED IN US BEING ABLE TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT.))
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Layman's wife Dayna (DAY-nuh) also pleaded guilty.
She knew about her husband's activities and helped manicure the marijuana plants, but her attorney described her as a minor player in the operation.

Cable

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The ultimate pack-rat will serve 90 days in jail for stealing from his employer: Roanoke County.
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Sherman "Red" Cable was once the County's Communications Director.
Last Spring authorities discovered he had hundreds of pieces of county equipment stacked up in his home.
At yesterday's sentencing hearing, the 65- year old retired department head had trouble admitting what he did was wrong.
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((WELL I TOOK SOME OF THE ITEMS. I HAD NO INTENT TO STEAL THEM, REALLY DON'T KNOW WHY I TOOK THEM.))
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A psychiatrist told the judge Cable has memory problems.
But the judge dismissed that- citing Cable's 20-year career with the County.
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((JUDGE ROY WILLETT: YOU COULDN'T HAVE PERFORMED YOUR WORK OTHERWISE FOR TEN YEARS, 15 YEARS, 20 YEARS WITH THIEVING GOING ON FOR TEN, IF YOUR MEMORY HAD BEEN GOING FOR THE LAST DECADE.))
SUPER=01-Judge Roy Willett/Roanoke Co. Circuit Court;
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The judge ignored the sentencing guidelines and ordered Cable to serve 90 days behind bars. He'll have to report to the county jail January third.
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2-scores

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In the N-H-L --
Buffalo picked up its fourth straight win over Montreal.
Let's go to the scoreboards.
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SUPER=97-Duke/107/W. Carolina/=67//California/=77/Cincinnati/=70;
SUPER=97-Louisville/=81/Murray State/=72;

Two-Larry

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SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;

(Roll cue:) Here's Anna Wentworth with this week's movie review.
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((Anna Wentworth/Arts Reviewer: 'Jumanji' isn't just amazing special effects, although it has them in abundance; it is a story of childhood fears, abandoment, and the pressures of parental expectations.
'Jumanji' is a magic game in which the pieces move by themselves. (('JUMANJI'/TRI-STAR: WHAT'S HAPPENING TO YOU? SCREAM.))
Young Allen Parrish is sucked into the game, and twenty-six years later two children, Kirsten Dunst and Bradly Price, open the game and bring Allen back.
Allen is now Robin Williams looking very Robinson Crusoe-ish.
In order to save the town and their lives, Robin, the children, and Bonnie Hunt have to continue to play the game to its conclusion regardless of the scarey things that happen like stampedes and earthquakes.
The game 'Jumanji' unleashes terrifying creatures on the town and is probably too frightening for young children.
The computer generated animals are scarey looking and the nightmarish undertone creates a sense of unease.
There is suspense and excitement galore and I give this Robin Williams classic a "B+".
As for the kids liking it? If they could handle Jurassic Park, they can handle 'Jumanji'.))
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2headlines

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Here's a look at today's top stories.
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Columbian helicopters have launched a search this morning for an American Airlines jetliner that crashed last night north of Cali.
The plane left Miami yesterday with 159 aboard.
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Senate Republicans have voted to take President Clinton to court because he's refusing to turn over Whitewater notes.
He argues attorney-client privilege.
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VO-NAT
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth is urging Prince Charles and Princess Diana to call it quits.
She's calling on the royal couple to get a divorce, three years after they separated.
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And that's what's making news on this Thursday December 21st.
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Don't go away.

columbia-crash

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A search and rescue mission is underway in Columbia this morning following the reported crash of an American Airlines passenger jet.
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Officials say it crashed last night north of Cali.
A spokesperson with American Airlines says flight 9-6-5 originiated in Miami and was carrying 151 passengers and a crew of eight.
Most of the passengers reportedly were Colombians.
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And in Egypt this morning there is a report of an accident involving two trains.
Officials say the trains collided south of Cairo killing and injuring dozens.
The crash occurred at a station along the Nile River.

Verdict

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In other news --
After deliberating for three hours last night, a jury found a Roanoke man guilty of first degree murder and arson.
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The jury recommended a 30- year sentence for Raymond Mahoney.
He was convicted in the death of 40- year old Brenda Ann Davis--
SUPER=04-May 13;

She died in a house fire in May.
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Mahoney is scheduled for sentencing January 30th.

Kevin-Newman

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Over in Halifax County, a jury has convicted the second and final defendant in a DRIVE BY shooting case.
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17- year old Kevin Newman was found GUILTY yesterday of second degree murder and TWO counts of attempted murder.
The jury recommended Newman spend 79- years in prison.
He was accused of pulling the trigger in a drive by shooting in February that killed Anthony Whitlock.
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Harry Traynham (TRAIN-UM) was convicted of first degree murder in September after a jury held him responsible for driving the car.
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((JOHN GREENBACKER/HALIFAX CO. COMMONWEALTH'S ATTY.: I'M HAPPY WITH A VICTORY, FRANKLY IT CERTAINLY MORE PROPORTIONATE THAT MR. NEWMAN WAS RECOMMENDED A SENTENCE THAT THE JURY HANDED DOWN BUT FRANKLY I WOULD BE HAPPY WITH ANY REASONABLE KIND OF VICTORY, THE KEY HERE IS GETTING THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS OFF THE STREETS. ))
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Greenbacker says police have noticed a difference on the "streets" since Traynham (TRAIN-UM) and Newman's arrest.

Juvenile-Crime

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Juvenile crime is a BIG concern of Governor George Allen, and he says he is ready to spend 41-million dollars to help do away with it.
Ellen Qualls has the story.
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(( Attorney General Jim Gilmore's commission wants to automatically transfer the most violent juveniles to adult courts.
Send disruptive students to alternative schools and incarcerated young people to military style boot camps.
Open the secretive juvenile court process.
George Allen wants Democrats to like it.
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So at this meeting, Allen and Gilmore extended the olive branch of compromise.
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((ATTORNEY GENERAL JIM GILMORE: I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THE PROPOSALS OF THIS COMMISSION TAKEN AS A WHOLE REFLECT A BALANCED, RESPONSIBLE, SENSIBLE, REASONABLE INITIATIVE. ))
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Critics are glad to see a softened stance.
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((JULIE MCCONNELL/VA. ACLU: THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ... NOT A GOOD IDEA.))
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((LIKE WELFARE REFORM AND PAROLE ABOLITION BEFORE IT, GEORGE ALLEN WILL NEED HELP FROM DEMOCRATS -- WHOSE OWN COMMISSION ON YOUTH IS CALLING FOR MORE PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION BEFORE HARSHER PUNISHMENTS.))
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WHITEWATER

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It's the first time since Watergate that Congress has approved a court challenge of a president in a dispute over documents.
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The Senate last night voted 51-45 to take the President to court to force him to turn over Whitewater documents.
Mr. Clinton says a Senate subpoena for the notes violates his right to attorney-client privilege.
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shutdown

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The stalled budget talks could get jump started today.
White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta is planning to meet with key Republicans this morning.
Democrats and Republicans spent much of the day yesterday blaming each other for the stalemate.
Meanwhile, President Clinton is expected to sign legislation to make sure veterans and survivors get their benefit checks on time.
But the White House says 14- million welfare recipients could go without if Congress doesn't act by Friday.
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ROYAL-DIVORCE

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And the royals may soon be in court.
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Just a month ago Princess Diana told the world she doesn't want a divorce.
Now, Queen Elizabeth is requesting just that: a quick end to the Princess' marriage to Prince Charles.
Buckingham Palace says the queen has written to both of them with the suggestion and that it's getting support from key British Leaders.
The palace says Prince Charles has agreed, but there's no word yet from Diana.
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3-Sports

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Plenty of word from Steve Mason on sports this morning.
Right now - the word is basketball.
Good morning Steve.
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Schoolwatch

Three-Larry

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(Live Interview)

SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;

SUPER=13-David Spangler/Photography Instructor;

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miami-crash

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The Colombian military says no one survived the crash of an American Airlines plane in the Andes Mountains.
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Officials say it CRASHED last night north of Cali.
One witness said he saw the Boeing 7-57 erupt in a HUGE fireball when it crashed into the side of a mountain.
A spokesperson with American says flight 9-6-5 originated in Miami and was carrying 151 passengers and a crew of eight.
Most of the passengers reportedly were Colombians traveling to see their families over the holidays.
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Raymond-Mahoney

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In other news --
A Roanoke man is found guilty of first degree murder and arson.
It took the jury THREE hours to come to that verdict in the case of Raymond Mahoney.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/December 18;

The jury recommended a 30- year sentence for Mahoney.
He was convicted in the death of 40- year old Brenda Ann Davis--
SUPER=04-May 13;

She died in a house fire in May.
Prosecutors say it was a circumstantial case.
But the evidence placed Mahoney on Washington Avenue at the time of the fatal blaze.
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((GERALD TEASTER/PROSECUTOR: I SUSPECT, PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EVIDENCE WAS THE ONE THAT REALLY DESTROYED HIS ALIBI-- WHICH WAS THAT HE REALLY WAS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE AT SIX- THIRTY IN THE MORNING WHEN HE SAID HE WASN'T. I THINK THAT WAS THE FINAL LINK THAT REALLY SETTLED THE CASE. ))
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But the case is not settled for the defense-- which would not comment on the verdict, saying it's still an active case.
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Mahoney is scheduled for sentencing January 30th.

Wayne-Hicks

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Also in court yesterday --
A Roanoke school bus driver indicted on federal drug charges.
He faces more charges in state court, including failure to stop for a school bus.
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Wayne Anthony Hicks pled not guilty to the federal charges yesterday as he was arraigned.
He is accused of possessing 38 grams of crack cocaine.
The 23 year old man faces a minimum sentence of five years if convicted.
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Hicks faces unrelated charges from an arrest in May including passing a stopped school bus, failure to stop for police, and attempted escape.

Books

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Some Bath County parents say two books being used in the schools are indecent and they want them out.
They say the books have too much profanity, drug use and sex.
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Other parents say banning the books from schools violates the principles of free speech.
The two books in question are "Go Ask Alice" and John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men".
The school board held a meeting earlier this month "Go Ask Alice" was banned from the classroom.
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((CLARENCE PERRY/SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER: I FEEL LIKE THE LANGUAGE SHOULDN'T BE IN THE SCHOOLS AND IT'S SOMETHING THAT YOUR MEN'S MAGAZINES OR YOUR WOMEN'S OR PLAYBOY IF YOU WANT TO CALL IT THAT OR WHATEVER. AND I FEEL LIKE IF THEY WANT TO READ THAT STUFF THEN THEY CAN GO GET THE PLAYBOY BUT NOT HAVE IT IN SCHOOLS.))
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Parents and teachers who opposed the idea are crying foul.
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((CHERI WRIGHTS/PARENT: CENSORSHIP IS DANGEROUS FOLKS. AND SOME OF YOU HAVE ALLOWED THIS VICIOUS CYCLE TO START. A CYCLE THAT WILL NEVER END UNTIL THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTY SEND A WAKE UP CALL.)) ((JOYCE BREEN/ENGLISH TEACHER: YOU HAVE TO READ THE A WHOLE BOOK TO GET A WHOLE MESSAGE. AND THE PARENTS WHO OBJECTED TO THIS DIDN'T EVEN READ THE BOOK. THEY DID WHAT CENSORS DO THEY UNDERLINE WORDS. ))
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Parents, teachers and students presented a petition with 300 plus signatures against the ban and the board rescinded its decision.
The books went back into the classroom.
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Moores

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Moore's Lumber and Building Supplies will cut 26 jobs at its Roanoke distribution center- during the next FIVE months.
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The chain says it's doing this... because it hired the Frederick Trading Company of Maryland to distribute what it calls "hard line" products, such as hardware, hand tools, and power tools.
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Moore's Roanoke warehouse will concentrate on distributing lumber and structural building materials.
Some of the people losing their jobs will be offered positions at Moore's retail locations and the Frederick Trading Company's Roanoke site.

Lynchburg-Cable

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Lynchburg residents may soon pay MORE for cable T-V.
Lynchburg Cablevision is adding THREE new channels to its Standard Tier- V-H-1, The Inspirational Network, and The Home and Garden Network.
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The monthly rate for that service will jump about two dollars and 50 cents, to 15.55 a month.
Basic cable viewers will get more than a quarter taken off their rates, which will drop to nine 27 a-month.
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Lynchburg Cablevision says it still charges LESS for its Basic and Standard Tier services than the federal government allows.

4-scores

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Time now for sports and the latest from the N-B-A --
Orlando remains unbeaten at home following a win over Minnesota.

For that score and more, let's go to the scoreboards.
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SUPER=96-Indiana/109/LA Lakers/=98//Orlando/107/Minnesota/100;
SUPER=96-Philadelphia/108/Utah/104//Miami/112/New Jersey/104;
SUPER=96-Detroit/102/Milwaukee/=77//Denver/109/Golden State/104;
SUPER=96-Phoenix/106/Washington/104;

SUPER=97-Georgetown/104/M. State/=60//Iowa/=93/W. Illinois/=41;
SUPER=97-N. Carolina/=66/Pittsburgh/=49//Illinois/=96/Missouri/=85;