12:00-01
NOON-HEADLINES
TALENT=Melanie
SS=None
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Three American servicemen are found guilty of rape in Japan.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
And the voting has started into today's New York G-O-P Primary.
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TALENT=Beth
SS=None
Most of the rain is behind us now and the flood watch has been cancelled for
the New River Valley and far southwest Virginia.
The weather conditions are looking better.
I'll have the latest forecast in a few minutes.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Don't go away, News 7 at Noon is next.
Halifax-Murder
ANCHOR=Mel
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=THa
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=Murder
One man is dead and another in custody today after a shooting in Halifax
County last night.
Authorities say an argument apparently led to the fatal shooting.
They say 33- year old Anthony Meadows was shot once in the upper chest with
what appeared to be a small caliber gun.
He died at the hospital.
Sheriff's deputies arrested 26- year old Barry Dwight Thomas, Junior of
South Boston.
He's been charged with first degree murder.
The shooting happened around 10- 30 at a mobile home East of Turbeville
(TUR-ba-ville).
Subway-bombing
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=mel
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=legal scales
A New York man was convicted this morning of attempted murder for
firebombing a New York subway.
Edward Leary admitted he placed bombs on trains in December of 1994, but
claimed he was taking prescription drugs that made him insane.
Prosecutors argued Leary knew what he was doing.
JAPAN
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=legal scales
Three U-S. servicemen based in Japan have been convicted in the rape of a
12-year old Okinawan girl.
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SUPER=03-Okinawa, Japan;
They'll serve sentences ranging from six-and-a-half to seven years in
a Japanese prison.
Relatives of the servicemen say the men are being used as scapegoats.
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IN Q=
((KIM CANNON:I'M VERY UPSET...
BARBARA CANNON:WORD'S CAN'T EXPRFESS..WHAT FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH. ))
SUPER=01-Kim Cannon/Ledet's Sister; (quick)
SUPER=01-Barbara Cannon/Ledet's Mother;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=GOING THROUGH.
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VO-NAT
The case has strained relations between the U-S and Japan, sparking months of
protest that included a call for the removal of American troops from the
island.
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New-Industry
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#96-13
GRAPHIC=virginia economy
The textile industry in Martinsville and Henry County has seen its share of
setbacks in the past month.
Three separate companies have cut more than 500 jobs.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;
But this morning, some good news.
A California pillow maker says it will set up its east coast operation in
Henry County, and initially employ 100 people.
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SOT 08:19:06
IN Q=We're gonna
((GREG PARBS/AMERICAN FIBER INDUSTRIES: WE'RE GONNA TRY TO GET OUR KEY PEOPLE
IN LINE IN MAY AND WE WILL START PRODUCTION TRAINING HOPEFULLY IN JUNE, AND THE
PRODUCTION SHIPPING OUT IN JULY.))
SUPER=01-Greg Parbs/American Fiber Industries;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=in July.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=virgnia economy
American Fiber Industries is one of the five largest pillow manufacturers in
the country.
It's big customers include household names like WalMart, Sears, and
Montgomery Ward.
PRIMARIES
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Campaign '96
In the Republican Presidential push to add delegates, today brings a one
stop bonanza.
The New York primary today offers 93 delegates, and the first test for a
new three-way contest.
Sandra Hughes reports.
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IN Q=
SUPER=03-Miami; :00
SUPER=01-Jack Kemp/Fmr. Housing Secretary; :43
SUPER=01-Sandra Hughes/Reporting; :49
SUPER=01-Steve Forbes/Presidential Candidate; :56
SUPER=01-Pat Buchanan/Presidential Candidate; 1:13
RUNS=1:31
OUT Q=calls it quits.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=hold
That was Sandra Hughes reporting.
SOUTHERN-WX
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE
At least five people were injured this morning, two seriously, when a
twister touched down near Augusta, Georgia.
Seven homes were destroyed and at least a dozen more sustained heavy
damage.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Montgomery, AL/Yesterday;
Yesterday, tornadoes ripped through Alabama killing eight people.
Four of the dead were killed as a tornado ripped through a trailer park.
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HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
When News 7 returns -
Questions on Capitol Hill concerning the safety of air bags,
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VO-NAT
and some kids in Martinsville are learning what it's like to be a part of law
enforcement.
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ANCHOR=Beth
The flood watch has been cancelled for the New River Valley and far southwest
Virginia. In Highland County, the Winter Storm Warning is now a winter weather
advisory. That means 1 to three inches of snow is expected. It looks like most
of the precipitation will be out of our area by the time the really cold air
moves in later this evening. Temperatures will be dropping into the 30s by
late this afternoon.
I'll have the full details in a few minutes.
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Salvation-Ax
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=tho
TAPE#96-17
GRAPHIC=NONE
The Roanoke Salvation Army Store got a donation they could have done without
today.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
A woman drove through a large glass window at the Salvation Army Thrift Shop
on Williamson Road shortly before 11 this morning.
The manager of the shop says the store will not close and that she hopes
business will pick up now that they have a drive-thru.
No one was hurt in the accident--but everyone was shocked.
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SOT 10:59:53-10:59:59
IN Q=Then when I
((BRENDA WRIGHT/MANAGER; THEN WHEN I TURNED AND LOOKED AND SEEN THE CAR COMING,
I JUST STOOD THERE SCREAMING, JUST WATCHING IT, JUST JUST COME ON IN. IT'S JUST
UNREAL.))
SUPER=01-Brenda Wright/Manager; (QUICK)
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=it's just unreal.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Police are still investigating the incident.
AIR-BAGS
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=washigton dc
A Senate Committee is holding a hearing today on the safety of air bags.
The hearing follows the deaths of at least eight children killed in
accidents in which air bags inflated.
Among those scheduled to testify: an administrator from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration and an official from the Association of
International Automobile Manufacturers.
Carroll-Administrator
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=tal
TAPE#96-9
GRAPHIC=State Police Investigation
Carroll County administrator Billy Mitchell is suspended with pay amid a
state police investigation into possible missing county funds.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
The board of supervisors suspended Mitchell Saturday after an auditor's
report turned up some discrepancies.
SUPER=03-Hillsville;
Since then, county attorney Phillip Jones says the auditors have raised more
concerns.
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SOT 14:05:49
((PHILLIP JONES/CARROLL CO. ATTORNEY: THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT'S BEEN
GATHERED THOUGH HAS CREATED A SITUATION WHERE PROCEDURALLY IT WOULD BE PROPER
TO BRING THE STATE POLICE IN TO INVESTIGATE IT FURTHER. ))
SUPER=01-Phillip Jones/Carroll Co. Attorney;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=investigate it further.
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VO-NAT
Mitchell was treasurer of the Industrial Development Authority and the
Public Service Authority, which NEWS-7 has learned may be focal points of the
investigation.
County supervisor Emmett Jones says the board will no longer allow the
county administrator--no matter who it is-- to serve in that capacity.
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SOT 12:44:46
((EMMETT JONES/CARROLL CO. SUPERVISOR: AT LEAST, I THINK THREE OF THE
AUTHORITIES HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED TO APPOINT TEMPORARILY A NEW
SECRETARY/TREASURER. ))
SUPER=01-Emmett Jones/Carroll Co. Supervisor;
RUNS=:11
TALENT=Melanie
SS=hold
The board appointed Jimmy Alderman of Carroll County's computer operations
department as acting county administrator.
Church-Theft
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=cro
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=none
While Methodist choir members in Roanoke County were going through their
lyrics, a theif was going through their belongings.
Authorities say three United Methodist churches have been hit in the last
three weeks, apparently by the same person.
More than a half-dozen choir members at Bonsack United Methodist
Church were victimized Sunday.
As choir members sang during the morning service, someone entered the choir
room, rifled through purses and took a wallet from a man's jacket.
Two church members reported seeing a man leaving the building and getting
into a small white car.
The description matched that of a man seen at two other churches.
Citizens-Police Academy
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#96-3
GRAPHIC=NONE
Teens in Martinsville are learning what it's like to be a part of law
enforcement.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville/Last Night;
The Martinsville police department has started a teen police academy.
Last night's lesson: learning to pay attention to details at a crime scene.
High- school students go through an eight week mini-version of basic
training.
Besides showing them the ropes-- the department hopes to build better
rapport with teens.
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SOT 7:51:18
IN Q=Young adults that
((DAVID EDWARDS/MARTINSVILLE POLICE CHIEF: YOUNG ADULTS THAT WE'RE GETTING IN
THESE CLASSES PROBABLY AREN'T THE KIND THAT'S GOING TO GIVE US A PROBLEM
ANYWAY-- I DON'T KNOW. I HOPE WE'VE GOT SOME BORDERLINE PEOPLE IN HERE WHO MAY
BE LEANING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. BUT WHEN THEY COME IN AND SIT THROUGH THIS
ACADEMY, THEY'LL MAYBE HAVE A CHANGE OF HEART AND SWING OVER.))
SUPER=01-David Edwards/Martinsville Police Chief;
RUNS=:17
OUT Q=swing over
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VO-NAT
The program is also stirring interest among aspiring police officers.
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SOT 8:36:24
IN Q=I just want
((JIM LOWELL/MARTINSVILLE HIGH SENIOR: I JUST WANT TO GET AN EDGE ON THE
POLICE ACADEMY AND EVERYTHING ELSE-- NOT MUCH OF AN EDGE, OF COURSE-- BUT LEARN
A LITTLE BIT MORE THAN I WOULD NORMALLY GOING INTO IT. ))
SUPER=01-Jim Lowell/Martinsville High Senior;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=going into it
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TALENT=Melanie
SS=none
Students learn patrol and arrest procedures, as well as investigation
techniques.
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SOFT MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Still to come,
The space shuttle Columbia runs into a little trouble during its mission,
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VO-NAT
and CBS throws a "rather" unique anniversary party.
News 7 at Noon will be right back.
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shuttle
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=columbia
Some trouble aboard the Shuttle Columbia.
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VO-NAT
This morning during a routine flight check astronauts on board discovered a
critical computer circuit has failed.
There's no danger to the crew, but NASA is considering ordering Columbia to
land tomorrow.
That may also force the shuttle to touch down in California instead of
Florida.
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rather
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=none
It has been 15 years since Dan Rather took over the C-B-S news anchor desk
from a retiring Walter Cronkite.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-New York, NY/Last Night;
Last night the who's who of the news industry attended a party held in his
honor.
Even his predecessor showed up with some kind words.
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IN Q=
((WALTER CRONKITE: HE HAS PROVED WHAT A SUPERB ON THE SCENE REPORTER HE IS.
))
SUPER=07-Walter Cronkite;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=he is.
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VO-NAT
The president of C-B-S News praised Rather's commitment to the craft of
journalism.
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Layoffs
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=cro
TAPE# edit of 96-9 (sara lee) and 96-11 (tultex)
GRAPHIC=layoffs
This week, two textile manufacturers in Southside announced major layoffs.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville/File Tape;
Sara Lee Knit Products is closing its Martinsville facility -- that plant
employs 420 workers.
And yesterday Tultex announced it will eliminate up to 140 jobs by the end
of the month.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=hold
What is the psychological impact of losing a job so suddenly, and through
no fault of your own?
Business reporter Len Besthoff joins us with some answers.
ANCHOR=len/2 shot
(len ad lib)
SUPER=@Len1;
SUPER=01-Ward West/Family Service of Roanoke Valley;
(What goes through someone's mind when they're laid-off?)
(Some companies have used your services to counsel workers, what do you do?)
(Is there hope for these workers?)
Stocks
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=stocks
Stocks are showing little change from opening levels.
On Wall Street at Noon the Dow was DOWN 7 points.
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SPORTS MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Melanie
Don't go away -
Sports is next including a preview of the Big South tournament beginning
tonight,
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VO-NAT
and UVa talks about its meeting with Wake Forest in the A-C-C tournament.
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Rhode-Island
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=S6-1
GRAPHIC=A-10
The Virginia Tech Hokies will play Rhode Island tonight in the second round
of the Atlantic 10 tournament.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Philadelphia, PA/Explorers vs. Rams; :00
The Rams of Rhode Island were leading La Salle 75 to 52 with two minutes
left to play.
It was big game for guard Tyson Wheeler.
He goes coast to coast, then slices up the Explorer defense for the tough
lay up.
SUPER=33-Rhode Island/85/La Salle/59;
Wheeler had some help from Michael Anderson, who cleans up the mess on
Wheeler's miss.
Rhode Island advances on the 85 -59 win.
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UVa
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=BB96-2
GRAPHIC=UVa
U-V-a is focusing on Friday's night's game with Wake Forest in the A-C-C
tournament.
The Cavaliers beat Wake in their last meeting by containing Tim Duncan, but
there's the Deacons' outside shooting to contend with as well.
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SOT
IN Q="If
((JEFF JONES/UVA HEAD COACH:))
((CURTIS STAPLES/UVA GUARD:))
SUPER=01-Jeff Jones/UVa Coach; :00
SUPER=01-Curtis Staples/UVa Guard; :18
RUNS=:28
OUT Q=...winnable game"
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South
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=Roy
TAPE#BB96-4
GRAPHIC=Big South
And the Big South Women's basketball tournament opens play today at the
Dedmon Center.
Roy Stanley takes a closer look at the tourney and some area players who
are competing.
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SOT
IN Q="UNC Greensboro
SUPER=03-Radford; :00
SUPER=01-Lynne Agee/UNC Greensboro Head Coach; :17
SUPER=01-Kim Hairston/Radford Guard; :48
SUPER=01-Leigh-Ann Pursifull/Winthrop Guard; :59
SUPER=01-Lubomyr Lichonczak/Radford Head Coach; 1:17
SUPER=@Roy1; 1:32
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=......news 7 sports."
((UNC Greensboro won the Big south regular season title and earned the number
one seed in the tournament.
Because of injuries, The Lady Spartans have used several different lineups
throughout the season and head coach Lynn Agee says that's helped in team
balance.))
((LYNNE AGEE/UNC GREENSBORO HEAD COACH: ))
((Agee and the other big south coaches have recruited this area very strong.
Freshman Samantha Ferguson of Collinsville is on the Spartan roster.
Michelle Wyms, who played at Radford High School is a starter for Liberty
University.
Floyd county's Leigh-Ann Pursifull is a starter for Winthrop averaging
around 10 points a game.
And freshman Kim Hairston is a starter for Radford averaging a team high
15 points.))
((KIM HAIRSTON/RADFORD GUARD: ))
((LEIGH-ANN PURSIFULL/WINTHROP GUARD: ))
((The Highlanders have won the tournament title six straight years but it's
getting harder each year since the winner gets an automatic bid to the NCAA.))
((LUBOMYR LICHONCZAK/RADFORD HEAD COACH: ))
((ROY STANDUP: ))
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WRAP
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=AMO
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE
Coming up today on Health Check-- grieving for children.
Connie Stevens interviews an author of a book on the topic, who will share
her experiences with us.
Plus, the Postal Service unveils its weapon in the fight against breast
cancer.
Those stories, coming up today on News 7 at FIVE.
That's it for News 7 at Noon.
Thanks for joining us.
by SS