06:00-01
headlines
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
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VO-NAT
Keep those shovels handy.
The National Weather Service says more snow is headed our way.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
And for Governor Allen a kinder and gentler opening session of the General
Assembly.
wx-head
(beth ad lib)
live-head
(larry ad lib)
Tonite-Snow
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#96-02
GRAPHIC=NONE
With the second storm on the way, it looks like the road to recovery will
still be paved with snow.
Many primary roads are clear, but most have wet pavement with icy patches.
And of course, most secondary roads are still covered with snow.
Now, while V-Dot is preparing for the next onslaught of wintry
precipitation-- so are most people.
Kimberly McBroom has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Snow-laden roads
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Steve Shockley/Rent-A-Wreck; :21
SUPER=@Kimberly2; :39
SUPER=07-Bertha Williams; :48
SUPER=01-Tom Webster/Harris Teeter Co-Manager; 1:06
RUNS=1:19
OUT Q=mcbroom, news 7
(( Snow- laden roads are a nightmare for drivers-- and not every automobile
has the stamina to navigate through it.
And now that more snow is in the forecast-- many people are shopping around
for four- wheel drive vehicles.
Dealerships say they've gotten numerous calls about the four- by- four's--
even those that don't carry them.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 18:40:53
((STEVE SHOCKLEY/RENT-A-WRECK: A LOT OF BUSINESSES IN TOWN HAVE CALLED,
WANTING TO KNOW IF WE HAVE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVES SO THEY CAN TRANSPORT EMPLOYEES TO
AND FROM, AND UNFORTUNATELY, WE DON'T CARRY THOSE. BUT WE'VE HAD UPWARDS OF 40
TO 45 CALLS TODAY. ))
RUNS=:12
Meanwhile, the promise of more snow prompted a rush of customers at local
supermarkets.
Checkout lines extended into store aisles-- as people prepare to be snowed
in once again.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:48:08
((BERTHA WILLIAMS: WE'RE STOCKING UP FOR THE BIG SNOW. I DIDN'T GO OUT LAST
WEEKEND BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD PLENTY AND WHAT WE HAD, WE USED.))
RUNS=:08
Staples like bread were disappearing quickly off the shelves-- with
customers grabbing whatever they needed to get through the next winter storm.
But store officials say they're working hard to stay stocked and ready.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 21:08:50
((TOM WEBSTER/HARRIS TEETER CO- MANAGER: OH, IT'S BEEN GOOD BUSINESS, HECTIC
AND ROUGH ON US, BUT WE'VE ENJOYED IT AND IT'S BEEN A LOT OF FUN AND THE
CUSTOMERS HAVE REALLY BEEN ENJOYABLE, THEY'VE UNDERSTOOD AND HAVE BEEN PATIENT
WITH US. ))
RUNS=:08
))
(----------------)
Kimberly McBroom, News 7.))
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Icy conditions caused two tractor- trailers to jack-knife last night on
Route 220, near Eagle Rock.
Tractor-Trailer
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#95-112
GRAPHIC= 2 shot
The accident happened at about 10-30 on the Craig Creek bridge.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co./Last Night;
Authorities say BOTH tractor trailers were heading southbound when they
apparently hit a patch of black ice.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 3:16:12
IN Q=Seems where the snow
((CAPT. RODNEY MOORE/EAGLE ROCK FIRE DEPT.: SEEMS WHERE THE SNOW HAD MELTED
AND RAN ACROSS THE ROAD, IT FROZE JUST ABOUT-- I DON'T KNOW, IT LOOKED LIKE
MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. ))
SUPER=01-Capt. Rodney Moore/Eagle Rock Fire Dept.;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=accident happened
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VO-NAT
Both drivers suffered some injuries.
One was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital-- the other to Lewis Gale.
Authorities did not release any names.
The accident blocked both lanes of route 2-20 for a couple of hours.
(----------------)
XGR-Speech
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-105
GRAPHIC=session 96
Meantime, Governor Allen is trying to MELT the ice in the General Assembly.
Last night he urged lawmakers to work together.
Ellen Qualls reports on the OPENING DAY of the 1996 legislative session.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Cheers, pomp
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night; :00
SUPER=@Allen; :06
SUPER=01-Del. Tom Moss/(D) Norfolk; :23
SUPER=@Cranwell; :29
SUPER=01-Del. Tom Jackson/(D) Hillsville; 1:09
SUPER=@Woodrum; 1:18
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:27
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=ellen qualls, news 7
(( Cheers, pomp, and circumstance greeted Governor George Allen at mid-term.
SOT 19:48:40
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: LET US RESOLVE IN THE THE DAYS AHEAD TO CONDUCT OURSELVES
NOT AS AN ALL-KNOWING ELITE IN A FAR-DISTANT CAPITOL, BUT AS SERVANTS OF DECENT
AND SENSIBLE PEOPLE WHO RIGHTLY DESIRE TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN WAY FOR THEMSELVES,
THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY.))
RUNS=:16
SOT 20:18:42
((DEL. TOM MOSS/D-NORFOLK: IT WAS NOT AN IN YOUR FACE TYPE SPEECH THAT HE'S
BEEN DOING BEFORE. IT WAS A REACH-OUT SPEECH.))
RUNS=:06
SOT 20:14:41
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D-VINTON: I THOUGHT THE TONE OF THE SPEECH WAS VASTLY
IMPROVED OVER WHAT WE'VE SEEN IN THE PAST. THERE WERE STILL A FEW LITTLE PINS
AND NEEDLES IN THERE. BUT YOU KNOW OLD HABITS ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO BREAK.))
RUNS=:09
One of those pins and needles was an anecdote about his seven- year old
daughter Tyler -- who didn't get everything on her Christmas list.
SOT 19:41:15
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: SO I HOPE THAT THOSE WHO INCESSANTLY CRITICIZE AND DEMAND
MORE AND MORE SPENDING WILL UNDERSTAND THAT IF SANTA CANNOT MEET ALL DEMANDS,
NEITHER CAN THE TAXPAYERS OF VIRGINIA.))
runs=:11
Allen thinks Virginia public schools have had their stockings stuffed, with
flat test scores to show for it.
He'd like to see tougher standards more than bigger spending.
SOT 11:16:17
((DEL. TOM JACKSON/D-HILLSVILLE: I AGREE WITH HIM VERY MUCH ON THE
ACCOUNTABILITY ASPECT OF EDUCATION. I THINK IT'S TIME THAT WE DID MORE IN THAT
AREA. AND THE TESTING IS SOMETHING THAT I INTEND TO SUPPORT.))
RUNS=:09
SOT 20:13:35
((DEL. CHIP WOODRUM/D-ROANOKE: I'M VERY PLEASED THAT THE GOVERNOR IS BEGINNING
TO TAKE HIS FIRST, IF SOMEWHAT HESITANT STEPS TOWARD TRYING TO DO SOMETHING FOR
EDUCATION.))
RUNS=:08
insert standup here
(( ))
runs=:00))
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Meantime, what was expected to be a power struggle in the Senate is certainly
living up to expectations.
Senate
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#95-106
GRAPHIC=2 shot
The Senate adjourned last night without getting much done.
Steve Smallshaw has that story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday; :00
SUPER=01-Sen. John Edwards/(D) Roanoke; :16
SUPER=01-@Cranwell; :34
SUPER=01-Sen. Virgil Goode/(D) Rocky Mount; :52
SUPER=@ssm1; 1:06
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=steve smallshaw, news 7
(( When the day started, Senate Republicans had equal numbers but not equal
power...
A surprise offer from Democratic leader Dick Saslaw gave the GOP
chairmanships of three lesser committees, and more representation on some of
the meatier committees like Finance.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:13:29
((SEN. JOHN EDWARDS/ D- ROANOKE: IT'S A FAIR PLAN. IT'S ONE THAT THE
REPUBLICANS OUGHT TO ACCEPT IN THE SPIRIT IN WHICH IT WAS OFFERED.))
RUNS=:07
But Republicans weren't necessarily buying.
And as the Senate spent most of its time gavelling in and out of session,
both sides were trying to wrangle behind the door deals.
9:30 came and there was still no consensus.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:16:10
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D- ROANOKE: THIS IS NOT REALLY ABOUT SHARED GOVERNMENT.
THIS IS ABOUT POWER. AND THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT EFFORT BY PEOPLE IN THE SENATE
TO SECURE MORE POWER.))
RUNS=:11
The biggest proponent of shared power, Democratic outcast Virgil Goode,
still holds out hope a consensus can be reached Wednesday.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:53:23
((SEN. VIRGIL GOODE/D- ROCKY MOUNT: THEY'RE KIND OF AT A STALEMATE, BUT I'M
HOPEFUL SOMETHING WILL BE WORKED OUT. I DON'T THINK THERE'S MUCH DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT PROPOSALS THAT I'VE HEARD PEOPLE PUT FORTH.))
RUNS=:13
Steve Smallshaw, News 7.))
1-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
In sports --
The Miami Dolphins will name Jimmy Johnson as their new head coach,
replacing Don Shula.
Johnson's mother tells The Associated Press the former Dallas coach will be
introduced at a news conference today.
Now -- on to college basketball.
Steve Mason has the highlights.
Good morning Steve.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=good morning
RUNS=1:48
OUT Q=media tour
$CCOFF
One-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/On Record set
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=13-Vaunda Leftwich/Wedding Consultant;
SS=(Southwest Va. Bridal Guide Cover-ESS# )
SS=(Bridal Guide Board-ESS# )
BRIDAL GUIDE
-Wedding Expenses
-Planning the events
-Wedding Details & Appointments
-Wedding Day Checklist
-Wedding Budget Sheet
(-------------)
LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to Beth)
BUDGET
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=govt shutdown
Republican Congressional leaders are pessimistic about reaching a budget
agreement this year, or at least before November's election.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Seattle, WA/Last Night;
Speaking at a fundraiser last night in Seattle, the House Speaker said that
Congress will have to find ANOTHER way to fund the government.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
(( I THINK IT'S SAD AND UNFORTUNATE. I WISH WE COULD DO BETTER FOR OUR
CHILDREN." ))
SUPER=01-Rep. Newt Gingrich/House Speaker;
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=for our children.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC/Yesterday;
The President has yet to give up.
He says the differences are a matter of pure ideology, that could be solved
apart from the budget.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((THE ISSUE HERE IS OVER THE POLICIES INVOLVING MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND
EDUCATION, THE ENVIRONMENT OUR OPPOSITION TO RAISING TAXES ON THE LOWEST PAID
WORKING PEOPLE AND ON THE SIZE AND STRUCTURE OF THE TAX CUT. ))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=of the tax cut.
ANCHOR=Beth
SS=none
The president will give a press conference this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Japan
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=none
In Japan, lawmakers have elected (ryoo-tah-roh hah-shee-moh-toh)
Ryutaro Hashimoto
as the EIGHTH prime minister in seven years.
His election marks the RETURN to power of the Liberal Democratic party,
whose four-decade rule was interrupted in 1993 by voters angry over corruption.
RUSSIA
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=none
The military in southern Russia is surrounding a convoy of rebels and
hostages at the border into Chechnya.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pervomayskaya, Russia;
The rebels, who held three-thousand people in a neighboring region Tuesday,
escaped in buses and trucks.
They took 160-hostages with them to use as human shields.
Some 40 people died in the initial attack.
It's the second time the rebels have conducted such a raid in hopes of
forcing the Kremlin to pull out of Chechnya.
(----------------)
SHUTTLE
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=endeavour
The space shuttle Endeavour is in orbit this morning following a pre- dawn
lift off from the Kennedy Space Center.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Kennedy Space Center;
The six astronauts are expected to retrieve a Japanese science satellite
that's been orbiting for about a year.
The astronauts also plan two spacewalks to practice some space station
exercises.
(----------------)
2-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=nba
In sports --
The Chicago Bulls easily won a battle between the N-B-A's Eastern and
Western Conference leaders.
Michael Jordan poured in 35 points in the Bulls' rout of Seattle.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
(////////////////)
SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=96-New Jersey/=92/New York/=79//Chicago/113/Seattle/=87;
SUPER=96-Washington/=98/Philadelphia/=93//Boston/113/Sacramento/104;
SUPER=96-San Antonio/=92/Cleveland/=86//Denver/=91/Vancouver/=85;
SUPER=96-Portland/=90/Miami/=89;
SUPER=103-Toronto/==5/Los Angeles/==4//NY Rangers/==7/San Jose/==4;
SUPER=103-Vancouver/==2/Montreal/==2//Detroit/==4/Dallas/==0;
SUPER=103-Winnipeg/==4/Buffalo/==1//Florida/==4/Colorado/==4;
SUPER=103-Calgary/==3/Hartford/==2;
Two-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE#M96-2 Grumpier Old Men
CHROMAKEY=Live/On Record Set
GRAPHIC=none
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Here's Anna Wentworth with this week's movie review.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=This is more like....
SUPER=13-Anna Wentworth/Arts Reviewer; :00
SUPER=18-"Grumpier Old Men"; :12
SUPER=24-Courtesy: Warner Bros.; :16
SUPER=18-Anna's Grade/"B-"; 1:27
RUNS=1:34
OUT Q=need better material.
((Anna Wentworth/Arts Reviewer: This is more like "Grumpier Old Men" Lite,
since much of the dialogue lacks the spice of the original.
There are some funny moments, but they are not maintained. The plot is
non-existent.
(("GRUMPIER OLD MEN"/WARNER BROS.: NAT SOUND...WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? I
WAS HERE FIRST.))
They're back! Mattheau and Lemmon...grumpier than ever.
This time, its not the dead of winter, but these two bring a quiet
Minnesota town to life.
Moving into their neighborhood, Sophia Loren--who plays Maria.
She has caught the boys eyes and plans to turn their bait shop into a fancy
Italian restaurant.
Lemon and Ann Margaret are still married. But, will hearts be all aflutter
between Mattheau and Loren in "Grumpier Old Men II"?
And just how grumpier can these two old men get?
((NAT SO...MORNING MR. GUSTERSON. I DON'T BELIEVE IT. HUMMM. YOU AND THAT
BEAUTIFUL LADY? I AM THE THIEF OF HEARTS. I AM THE GANGSTER OF LOVE. GANGSTER
HUH? WAS IT MORE OF A HOLD UP THAN STICK UP?))
Other than just the joy of seeing Mattheau and Lemmon together again, Ann
Margaret and Sophia Loren have held up well. But "Grumpier Old Men" only gets
a "B-".
Its an okay movie--with great closing credit outtakes--but these talented
folks need better material.))
(-------------)
LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to Melanie & Beth)
2HEADLINES
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
Here's a look at today's top stories.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=
Get ready to pull out the shovels again.
The National Weather Service says more snow is headed our way tonight.
Snow amounts could total up to a foot.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Beth
Icy conditions were a factor in a late night accident involving two tractor
trailer rigs.
Both drivers suffered only minor injuries, but traffic was blocked for two
hours.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
ANCHOR=Melanie
And while it's cold outside, there was a warm atmosphere inside the state
capitol last night between Governor Allen and the legislature.
(----------------)
And that's what's making news on this Thursday, January 11th.
ANCHOR=Beth
Stick around, the News is next.
Snow
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#96-02
GRAPHIC=winter storm
And with another storm on the way, V-Dot is preparing for the next onslaught
of wintry precipitation and so are most people.
Kimberly McBroom has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Snow-laden roads
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Steve Shockley/Rent-A-Wreck; :21
SUPER=@Kimberly2; :39
SUPER=07-Bertha Williams; :48
SUPER=01-Tom Webster/Harris Teeter Co-Manager; 1:06
RUNS=1:19
OUT Q=mcbroom, news 7
(( Snow- laden roads are a nightmare for drivers-- and not every automobile
has the stamina to navigate through it.
And now that more snow is in the forecast-- many people are shopping around
for four- wheel drive vehicles.
Dealerships say they've gotten numerous calls about the four- by- four's--
even those that don't carry them.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 18:40:53
((STEVE SHOCKLEY/RENT-A-WRECK: A LOT OF BUSINESSES IN TOWN HAVE CALLED,
WANTING TO KNOW IF WE HAVE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVES SO THEY CAN TRANSPORT EMPLOYEES TO
AND FROM, AND UNFORTUNATELY, WE DON'T CARRY THOSE. BUT WE'VE HAD UPWARDS OF 40
TO 45 CALLS TODAY. ))
RUNS=:12
Meanwhile, the promise of more snow prompted a rush of customers at local
supermarkets.
Checkout lines extended into store aisles-- as people prepare to be snowed
in once again.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:48:08
((BERTHA WILLIAMS: WE'RE STOCKING UP FOR THE BIG SNOW. I DIDN'T GO OUT LAST
WEEKEND BECAUSE I THOUGHT I HAD PLENTY AND WHAT WE HAD, WE USED.))
RUNS=:08
Staples like bread were disappearing quickly off the shelves-- with
customers grabbing whatever they needed to get through the next winter storm.
But store officials say they're working hard to stay stocked and ready.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 21:08:50
((TOM WEBSTER/HARRIS TEETER CO- MANAGER: OH, IT'S BEEN GOOD BUSINESS, HECTIC
AND ROUGH ON US, BUT WE'VE ENJOYED IT AND IT'S BEEN A LOT OF FUN AND THE
CUSTOMERS HAVE REALLY BEEN ENJOYABLE, THEY'VE UNDERSTOOD AND HAVE BEEN PATIENT
WITH US. ))
RUNS=:08
))
(----------------)
Kimberly McBroom, News 7.))
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Even though primary roads look clear, many have wet pavement with icy
patches.
And of course, most secondary roads are still covered with snow.
Trucks
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE# 95-112
GRAPHIC=2 shot
Icy conditions caused TWO tractor- trailers to jack-knife last night on
Route 220, near Eagle Rock.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co./Last Night;
The accident happened around 10-30 on the Craig Creek bridge.
Authorities say both tractor trailers were heading southbound when they
apparently hit a patch of black ice.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 3:16:12
IN Q=Seems where the snow
((CAPT. RODNEY MOORE/EAGLE ROCK FIRE DEPT.: SEEMS WHERE THE SNOW HAD MELTED
AND RAN ACROSS THE ROAD, IT FROZE JUST ABOUT-- I DON'T KNOW, IT LOOKED LIKE
MINUTES BEFORE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. ))
SUPER=01-Capt. Rodney Moore/Eagle Rock Fire Dept.;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=accident happened
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Both drivers suffered some injuries.
One was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital-- the other to Lewis Gale.
Authorities did not release any names.
The accident blocked both lanes of route 220 for a couple of hours.
(----------------)
Speech
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=equ
TAPE#95-105
GRAPHIC=session 96
The ice MAY be melting in Richmond.
Governor Allen's State of the Commonwealth address last night continued the
FRIENDLIER tone he has taken with Democrats since the G-O-P FAILED to win
control of the assembly. Ellen Qualls takes a look at the OPENING DAY of
the 1996 legislative session.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Cheers, pomp
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night; :00
SUPER=@Allen; :06
SUPER=01-Del. Tom Moss/(D) Norfolk; :23
SUPER=@Cranwell; :29
SUPER=01-Del. Tom Jackson/(D) Hillsville; 1:09
SUPER=@Woodrum; 1:18
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:27
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=ellen qualls, news 7
(( Cheers, pomp, and circumstance greeted Governor George Allen at mid-term.
SOT 19:48:40
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: LET US RESOLVE IN THE THE DAYS AHEAD TO CONDUCT OURSELVES
NOT AS AN ALL-KNOWING ELITE IN A FAR-DISTANT CAPITOL, BUT AS SERVANTS OF DECENT
AND SENSIBLE PEOPLE WHO RIGHTLY DESIRE TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN WAY FOR THEMSELVES,
THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY.))
RUNS=:16
SOT 20:18:42
((DEL. TOM MOSS/D-NORFOLK: IT WAS NOT AN IN YOUR FACE TYPE SPEECH THAT HE'S
BEEN DOING BEFORE. IT WAS A REACH-OUT SPEECH.))
RUNS=:06
SOT 20:14:41
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D-VINTON: I THOUGHT THE TONE OF THE SPEECH WAS VASTLY
IMPROVED OVER WHAT WE'VE SEEN IN THE PAST. THERE WERE STILL A FEW LITTLE PINS
AND NEEDLES IN THERE. BUT YOU KNOW OLD HABITS ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO BREAK.))
RUNS=:09
One of those pins and needles was an anecdote about his seven- year old
daughter Tyler -- who didn't get everything on her Christmas list.
SOT 19:41:15
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: SO I HOPE THAT THOSE WHO INCESSANTLY CRITICIZE AND DEMAND
MORE AND MORE SPENDING WILL UNDERSTAND THAT IF SANTA CANNOT MEET ALL DEMANDS,
NEITHER CAN THE TAXPAYERS OF VIRGINIA.))
runs=:11
Allen thinks Virginia public schools have had their stockings stuffed, with
flat test scores to show for it.
He'd like to see tougher standards more than bigger spending.
SOT 11:16:17
((DEL. TOM JACKSON/D-HILLSVILLE: I AGREE WITH HIM VERY MUCH ON THE
ACCOUNTABILITY ASPECT OF EDUCATION. I THINK IT'S TIME THAT WE DID MORE IN THAT
AREA. AND THE TESTING IS SOMETHING THAT I INTEND TO SUPPORT.))
RUNS=:09
SOT 20:13:35
((DEL. CHIP WOODRUM/D-ROANOKE: I'M VERY PLEASED THAT THE GOVERNOR IS BEGINNING
TO TAKE HIS FIRST, IF SOMEWHAT HESITANT STEPS TOWARD TRYING TO DO SOMETHING FOR
EDUCATION.))
RUNS=:08
Ellen Qualls, News 7."
insert standup here
(( ))
runs=:00))
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Meantime, the power struggle continues in the Senate.
2Senate
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#95-106
GRAPHIC=2 shot
The Senate adjourned last night without adopting its rules.. and with its
committee assignments still very much up in the air.
Steve Smallshaw has that story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday; :00
SUPER=01-Sen. John Edwards/(D) Roanoke; :16
SUPER=@Cranwell; :34
SUPER=01-Sen. Virgil Goode/(D) Rocky Mount; :52
SUPER=@ssm1; 1:06
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=steve smallshaw, news 7
(( When the day started, Senate Republicans had equal numbers but not equal
power...
A surprise offer from Democratic leader Dick Saslaw gave the GOP
chairmanships of three lesser committees, and more representation on some of
the meatier committees like Finance.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 11:13:29
((SEN. JOHN EDWARDS/ D- ROANOKE: IT'S A FAIR PLAN. IT'S ONE THAT THE
REPUBLICANS OUGHT TO ACCEPT IN THE SPIRIT IN WHICH IT WAS OFFERED.))
RUNS=:07
But Republicans weren't necessarily buying.
And as the Senate spent most of its time gavelling in and out of session,
both sides were trying to wrangle behind the door deals.
9:30 came and there was still no consensus.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:16:10
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D- ROANOKE: THIS IS NOT REALLY ABOUT SHARED GOVERNMENT.
THIS IS ABOUT POWER. AND THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT EFFORT BY PEOPLE IN THE SENATE
TO SECURE MORE POWER.))
RUNS=:11
The biggest proponent of shared power, Democratic outcast Virgil Goode,
still holds out hope a consensus can be reached Wednesday.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:53:23
((SEN. VIRGIL GOODE/D- ROCKY MOUNT: THEY'RE KIND OF AT A STALEMATE, BUT I'M
HOPEFUL SOMETHING WILL BE WORKED OUT. I DON'T THINK THERE'S MUCH DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT PROPOSALS THAT I'VE HEARD PEOPLE PUT FORTH.))
RUNS=:13
Steve Smallshaw, News 7.))
3-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
In sports, Steve Mason says Jimmy Johnson is Florida-bound. Steve also has
the latest on the NASCAR media tour.
Good morning Steve.
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Birthdays
TALENT=Larry
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Three-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/On Record set
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(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=13-Vaunda Leftwich/Wedding Consultant;
SS=(Wedding Day Travel-ESS# )
WEDDING DAY TRAVEL
-From Home to the Church
-From Church to Reception
-From Reception to Hotel or Airport
SS=(Wedding Day Transportation-ESS# )
WEDDING DAY TRANSPORTATION
-Limousine $65 per hour,plus gratuity
-Horse Drawn Carriage
Surrey Carriage-2hrs-$250 plus mileage
Carriage Brome-2hrs-$325 plus mileage
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LIVE=Larry/Full
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Storm
ANCHOR=Beth
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=bmy
TAPE#96-02
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A SECOND storm heading our way could mean an additional FOOT of snow on the
ground for the weekend.
Today, many primary roads are CLEAR, but most secondary roads are STILL snow
covered.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Now, V-Dot is preparing for the next onslaught of wintry precipitation and
people are taking their own action.
Car dealerships say they've gotten numerous calls about four wheel drive
vehicles... even some that don't carry them.
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((STEVE SHOCKLEY/RENT-A-WRECK: A LOT OF BUSINESSES IN TOWN HAVE CALLED,
WANTING TO KNOW IF WE HAVE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVES SO THEY CAN TRANSPORT EMPLOYEES TO
AND FROM, AND UNFORTUNATELY, WE DON'T CARRY THOSE. BUT WE'VE HAD UPWARDS OF 40
TO 45 CALLS TODAY. ))
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VO-NAT
Meanwhile, the promise of more snow prompted a rush of customers at local
supermarkets.
Store officials say they're working hard to keep the shelves stocked.
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Before you venture out, keep in mind that the primary roads may have icy
patches.
Ax
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=kmc
TAPE# edit of 95-112 (tractor-trailers)
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In fact, icy conditions are being blamed for an accident involving two
tractor- trailers on Route 220 last night, near Eagle Rock.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co./Last Night;
The accident happened at about 10-30 on the Craig Creek bridge.
Authorities say both tractor trailers were heading southbound when they
apparently hit a patch of black ice.
Both drivers suffered some injuries.
One was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital-- the other to Lewis Gale.
Authorities did not release any names.
The accident blocked both lanes of route 220 for a couple of hours.
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General-Assembly
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# edit of 95-106
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Icy conditions of another sort are being reported in Richmond.
We're talking about the chill between lawmakers in a deadlocked state
Senate.
They opened the 1996 General Assembly session unable to agree on how much
control the once-dominant Democrats would cede to Republicans.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Yesterday;
Party leaders plan to meet privately today to discuss a power-sharing plan
that would give the G-O-P some committee chairmanships.
The Senate spent virtually all day yesterday in party caucus meetings
discussing the issue.
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ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
SS= 2 shot
Meantime, it sounds like the Governor is trying to keep the peace -- last
night calling for more teamwork among lawmakers.
ALLEN
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=BMY
TAPE# edit of 95-105
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In his State of the Commonwealth Address, Allen urged legislators to impose
GREATER accountability on schools and REJECT pleas for MORE money for higher
education.
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((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: LET US RESOLVE IN THE THE DAYS AHEAD TO CONDUCT OURSELVES
NOT AS AN ALL-KNOWING ELITE IN A FAR-DISTANT CAPITOL, BUT AS SERVANTS OF DECENT
AND SENSIBLE PEOPLE WHO RIGHTLY DESIRE TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN WAY FOR THEMSELVES,
THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITY.))
((DEL. DICK CRANWELL/D-VINTON: I THOUGHT THE TONE OF THE SPEECH WAS VASTLY
IMPROVED OVER WHAT WE'VE SEEN IN THE PAST. THERE WERE STILL A FEW LITTLE PINS
AND NEEDLES IN THERE. BUT YOU KNOW OLD HABITS ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO BREAK.))
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SUPER=@Cranwell; :17
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond;
Some local democrats are pleased that the governor is taking some steps
toward improving public education.
The governor said he wants to improve test scores and see tougher standards.
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Beamer
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
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The Hokies are mourning a loss this morning.
Head coach Frank Beamer's father, Raymond Harden Beamer, died yesterday at
Twin Regional Hospital in Galax.
Mr. Beamer was 85 years old.
4-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
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In other news concerning Tech -- the Hokies won over Duquesne (Doo-CANE)
yesterday, while
SS=Virginia
Virginia lost to Clemson.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
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SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=97-Syracuse/=77/Providence/=75//Va. Tech/=88/Duquesne/=69;
SUPER=97-Clemson/=89/Virginia/=79//Arizona/108/Arizona State/=76;
SUPER=97-Mass./=94/St. Joseph's/=89//Pittsburgh/=75/Georgetown/=56;
SUPER=97-Wake Forest/=57/Duke/=54//Ga. Tech/=80/N. Carolina/=77;
SUPER=97-Purdue/=67/Northwestern/=51//New Mexico/=78/Hawaii/=72;
SUPER=97-Iowa/=81/Ohio State/=53//Utah/=69/Air Force/=45;
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