06:00-01
Headlines
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morning
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VO-NAT
President Clinton is attending an anti-terrorism summit in Egypt this
morning.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
And the senator from Kansas is one step closer in the race for president.
Bob Dole captured more than 360 delegates in last night's primaries.
wx-head
(beth ad lib)
live-head
(larry ad lib)
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
News 7 Mornin' is next.
Summit
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=clinton
President Clinton is at the anti-terrorism summit in Egypt this morning.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Egypt/This Morning;
The one-day meeting brings together leaders from the Middle East, Russia
and Europe.
The talks are aimed at restoring the Mideast peace process, shattered by
four recent suicide bombings in Israel.
Today President Clinton told those responsible for the violence, peace will
prevail.
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SOT
IN Q=D
((YOU WILL NOT SUCCEED, YOU HAVE PLOWED THE FIELDS OF HATRED, WE ARE COMING TO
BUILD UNITY AND STRENGTH TO DEFEAT YOU AND TO KEEP THE PROMISE AND HOPE OF
PEACE ALIVE. ))
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=HOPE OF PEACE ALIVE.
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VO-NAT
The militant muslim group Hamas has claimed responsiblity for the attacks.
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Super-Tuesday
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=campaign 96
It was a super Tuesday for Bob Dole as he swept seven primaries and added
more than 360-delegates to his count.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC/Last Night;
The Senate majority leader now has at least 737 of the 996 delegates needed
to clinch the nomination.
Dole says the race is now between himself and Bill Clinton.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((SEN. BOB DOLE:THE ONLY TUESDAY MORE SUPER WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 ))
SUPER=01-Senator Bob Dole/(R) Presidential Candidate;
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=november 5
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Newark, NJ/Last Night;
One of Dole's longstanding rivals admits the end could be near.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((STEVE FORBES/WE MUST MAKE A BREAKTHOUGH IN THE MIDWEST, CAMPAIGN WILL HAVE TO
COME TO A CONCLUSION. ))
SUPER=01-Steve Forbes/(R) Presidential Candidate;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=come to a conclusion.
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VO-NAT
Steve Forbes promises to support Dole if he wins the nomination.
SUPER=03-Boardman, OH/Last Night;
But Pat Buchanan says he'll keep going and kept up the pace by campaigning
in Ohio yesteray, ahead of next Tuesday's primary there.
Buchanan says he has no obligation to support retired General Colin
Powell, if Dole wins the nomination and selects Powell as his running mate.
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Crump
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=khu
TAPE#96-9
GRAPHIC=Crump
A Roanoke courtroom erupted in cries of anguish and anger yesterday as
Michael Crump was convicted of murder.
Keith Humphry has the verdict.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=The judge had
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday; :00
SUPER=02-Judge Pat Doherty/Roanoke Circuit Court; :05
SUPER=@FILE; :55 (Quick!)
SUPER=01-Dennis Nagel/Prosecutor; 1:02
SUPER=01-James Cargill/Crump's Attorney; 1:16
RUNS=1:33
OUT Q=Humphry, NEWS 7.
(( The judge had heard more than five hours of arguments and evidence, before
siding with the prosecutor.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 16:17:40
IN Q=I find beyond a
((I FIND BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT THAT THERE'S BEEN A WILFUL, DELIBERATE,
PRE-MEDICATED KILLING HERE WITH MALICIOUS INTENT TO KILL. AND ACCORDINGLY I
FIND YOU GUILTY OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER.
SCREAMING ))
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=(screaming)
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VO-NAT
The guilty verdict shocked the Crump family and friends.
Several people had to be forcibly removed from the courtroom.
One was charged with assaulting a sheriff's deputy.
Outside, one of Crump's friends was ready to take on news photographers...
taking out his frustration on the courthouse instead.
NAT SOT
RUNS=:06
Crump had denied any involvement in the crimes, insisting he didn't even
know the victim, Eric Jones.
But a witness to the murder claimed she picked out Crump the next day just
two blocks from the house where the shooting occurred on Signal Hill Avenue.
Tina Trout said Crump was still wearing the clothes the gunman had worn the
night before.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 8:24:20
IN Q=Tina Trout is a very
((DENNIS NAGEL/PROSECUTOR: TINA TROUT IS A VERY CREDIBLE EYEWITNESS, THE JUDGE
CLEARLY BELIEVED HER TESTIMONY. ))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=her testimony.
The defense attorney is so convinced she shouldn't be believed that he
promises to appeal Judge Doherty's verdict.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 8:03:15
IN Q=I was shocked
((I WAS SHOCKED. I WAS DISMAYED. I DON'T KNOW WHAT OTHER WORDS TO USE. THE
COMMONWEALTH, IN MY OPINION, FAILED TO PROVE EVEN BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE
EVIDENCE THAT HE WAS THE SHOOTER. ))
OUT Q=was the shooter.
Crump faces life in prison if the verdict is not overturned.
Keith Humphry, NEWS 7.))
City-Hall
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#96-20
GRAPHIC=NONE
The City Council of Covington has spoken... city hall, as they know it,
STAYS.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Covington/Last Night;
The decision was made last night at a public hearing.
The controversy began when some council members and residents said that the
SUPER=@File;
current 90-year-old building does NOT serve the public well.
They considered tearing it down and constructing a new one.
However, after much public outcry the council voted to renovate the landmark
instead.
Some are pleased with the new decision but not the price tag.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 07:52:19
IN Q=They can comply with
((THEY CAN COMPLY WITH THE A-D-A FOR 200 THOUSDAND. THEY CAN COMPLY WITH THE
A-D-A FOR 300 THOUSAND AND PUT A LIFE SAFETY STAIR TOWER. I DON'T THINK IT'S
NECESSARY TO SPEND A MILLION. BUT IF YOU WANT TO SPEND A MILLION AND YOU HAVE
IT. GO FOR IT.))
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=go for it.
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VO-NAT
Council members say they also want to construct a new building for the
police department.
Officials say they will start taking bids on the renovation within the next
ninety days.
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Hill-City
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPEedit of l'burg council #96-21
GRAPHIC=Lynchburg seal
Also last night --
A controversial subdivision proposal was shot down by Lynchburg city
council.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night;
Opponents of the Gaddy Road project packed city council chambers.
The plans had called for a total of 38 new housing units, 22 of those for
multiple family homes.
However the land is zoned only for SINGLE- family structures.
Residents claim the new subdivision would ruin the quality of their
neighborhood.
Council voted 5 to 1 to reject the new development.
They also diverted 48- thousand dollars in block grant money to help with
the cleanup of the city's riverfront.
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1-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
Virginia Tech hopes to clean up in Dallas.
The Hokies are in Texas, getting ready for their N-C-Double-A bid.
Mike Stevens has the details.
Good morning Mike.
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SOT
IN Q=good morning
RUNS=1:36
OUT Q=little bit
$CCOFF
One-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Larry
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke Co.;
SUPER=13-Theresa McDaniel/John Norman;
SUPER=11-Roanoke Co.;
(Toss to Beth)
GM-TALKS
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# Edit from Noon Tuesday
GRAPHIC=gm logo
Late night talks have failed to end the strike at two G-M brake plants in
Ohio.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Dayton, OH;
The nine-day-old walkout has forced the company to shut down more than half
its assembly plants, idling 90-thousand workers.
A United Auto Workers official says the talks will resume later this
morning.
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Diversified
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=tal
TAPE#96-12
GRAPHIC=Layoffs
Diversified Apparel Resources of Pulaski will shut down in May, putting 135
people out of a job.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pulaski;
Diversified is among the assets South Carolina- based Her Majesty
Industries bought from Sparkle Sportswear.
Her Majesty notified employees of the shutdown Monday.
The good news is two other Pulaski County apparel- makers are HIRING.
Sock-maker Renfro is building an addition and plans to hire up to 400
people.
SUPER=03-Dublin;
And Dublin Garment, which has more than doubled its work force in the last
two years, is looking for sewing machine operators.
It already employs more than 50 former Diversified workers.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:03:01
IN Q=
((KEN LANGSTON/DUBLIN GARMENT: WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD NOW TO NEW PEOPLE COMING
IN, WE HAVE BEEN HIRING ALL ALONG. ))
((AND HOPEFULLY ABOUT ANOTHER 30 OR 40 OPERATORS AND WE'LL BALANCE OFF AND BE
WHERE WE NEED TO BE.))
SUPER=01-Ken Langston/Dublin Garment;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=we need to be.
TALENT=Melanie
SS=NONE
Diversified's Council plant in Buchanan County will remain open.
Frito-Lay
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#96-13
GRAPHIC=Frito Lay
The state may chip in on an effort to bring the world's largest snack food
maker to Lynchburg.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Dallas, TX/File Tape;
Sources say Frito Lay may build a large plant in the Hill City.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Frito Lay boasts a product line including Fritos, Doritos, and Rold Gold
Pretzels.
No one with Frito Lay or the city would comment on a possible deal.
(-------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=l'burg seal
But Lynchburg's economic development director DID discuss how the city will
get two-million-dollars of state funds to attract a major employer.
Lee Cobb says Lynchburg is working with several clients on the Pugh
Property, its new 300-acre industrial park.
He says it's very gratifying that the state is helping Lynchburg compete.
2-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=nba logo
Charles Barkley helped Phoenix compete against New Jersey by scoring 20
points and 12 rebounds last night.
The Suns scorched the Nets 98-to-88.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
(//////////////)
SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=96-Phoenix/=98/New Jersey/=88//Denver/110/Orlando/=93;
SUPER=96-Atlanta/115/Utah/=89//Philadelphia/118/Toronto/110;
SUPER=96-Miami/125/Dallas/118//San Antonio/106/Golden State/=98;
SUPER=96-Portland/105/LA Lakers/=99;
Two-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE#M96-3 CG's Closet
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
SUPER=11-Roanoke Co.;
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Even the consignment business is a seasonal thing.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We have a fall...
SUPER=12-Roanoke Co.; :00
SUPER=13-Carol Greimel/Owner, CG's Closet; :19 (Screen right)
RUNS=2:01
OUT Q=shoppers & vice versa.
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LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to Melanie & Beth)
2HEADLINES
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=2 shot
Here's a look at today's top stories.
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VO-NAT
President Clinton is meeting with world leaders in Egypt in a summit that
he says aims to ``combat those who seek to kill peace with violence.''
The one day conference includes world leaders form 29 countries.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Bob Dole is just a week away from clinching the Republican presidential
nomination.
A sweep of yesterday's Super Tuesday primaries gives Dole about
three-quarters of the 996 delegates he needs.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
And in California, videotaped evidence against a group of violent teens.
The Los Angeles youths taped themselves as they went on a bashing spree.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
And that's what's making news on this Wednesday, March 13th.
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
Don't go away.
The details on those stories coming up, plus the latest weather information
ahead on News 7 Mornin'.
TERRORISM-SUMMIT
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=none
A summit aimed at finding ways to combat terrorism is under way in Egypt
this morning.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Egypt/This Morning;
President Clinton and nearly 30 world leaders are gathered for the one day
conference.
The talks come after four suicide bombings in Israel that killed 62 people,
threatening the fragile peace agreement.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
5:19:09
((PRESIDENT CLINTON: TO THE FORCEDS OF HATRED AND VIOLENCE I SAY YOU KILL
YOURSELF IN THE AIM OF KILLING PEACE, YET TODAY AS YOU SEE PEACE SURVIVES AND
WILL GROW STRONGER. ))
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=WILL GROW STRONGER;
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VO-NAT
The militant muslim group Hamas has taken the blame for the attacks.
(----------------)
Campaign-96
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=mornin
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Dole
Bob Dole has further cemented his lead in the race for the Republican
presidential nomination.
He swept all seven Super Tuesday primaries and added more than 360-delegates
to his count.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC/Last Night;
The Senate majority leader now has at least 737 of the 996 delegates needed
to clinch the nomination.
Dole says the race is now between himself and Bill Clinton.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((SEN. BOB DOLE:THE ONLY TUESDAY MORE SUPER WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 ))
SUPER=01-Senator Bob Dole/(R) Presidential Candidate; (Quick!)
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=november 5
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Newark, NJ/Last Night;
One of Dole's longstanding rivals admits the end could be near.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((STEVE FORBES/WE MUST MAKE A BREAKTHOUGH IN THE MIDWEST, CAMPAIGN WILL HAVE TO
COME TO A CONCLUSION. ))
SUPER=01-Steve Forbes/(R) Presidential Candidate;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=come to a conclusion.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Steve Forbes promises to support Dole if he wins the nomination.
SUPER=03-Boardman, OH/Last Night;
But Pat Buchanan says he'll keep going and kept up the pace by campaigning in
Ohio yesteray, ahead of next Tuesday's primary there.
Buchanan says he has no obligation to support retired General Colin
Powell, if Dole wins the nomination and selects Powell as his running mate.
(----------------)
BASHERS
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=NOON
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=none
A violent crime spree is captured on videotape in Los Angeles.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=03-Los Angeles, CA/October 1995;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=(nats of attack)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Four teenagers randomly attacked a group of people at a bus stop by hitting
them with baseball bats or pelting them with paint gun pellets.
The teens videotaped themselves during their bashing spree.
The tape was confiscated by police when they caught up with the youths in
the San Fernando Valley.
Three of teens, who are all 18, could face up to 17 years in prison if
convicted on charges of assault and vandalism.
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Halifax-Dogs
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#96-19
GRAPHIC=NONE
Two videotapes seized by Halifax County authorities provide valuable insight
into a sport that takes a toll on "man's best friend".
The tapes were discovered late last month when authorities arrested two New
York men for animal cruelty.
Teresa Hamilton has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Deputy Lloyd
SUPER=03-Halifax Co.; :00
SUPER=01-Dep. Lloyd Cobb/Halifax Co. Sheriff's Dept.; :13
SUPER=@Oakes; :51
SUPER=@Teresa1; 1:09
RUNS=1:34
OUT Q=Hamilton, News 7.
(( Deputy Lloyd Cobb was patrolling the parking lot of a local country store
when he noticed what appeared to be a suspicious looking vehicle.
This badly beaten pit bull was one of three dogs discovered caged in the
back.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=One of the
((DEP. LLOYD COBB/HALIFAX CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.: ONE OF THE DOGS STARTED TO GET
UP, STARTED MOANING AND GROANING AND YOU COULD SEE QUITE A FEW INJURIES ON THAT
DOG, AND THEN I NOTICED ALL THREE DOGS IN THE BACK WERE PIT BULLS AND IT WAS
PRETTY OBVIOUS WHAT WAS GOING ON THEN. ))
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=going on then.
Allan Samuels and Anthony Martinez were immediately arrested for animal
cruelty-- NOT for fighting the animals rather based on the condition of the one
dog.
Once the truck was inventoried, authorities discovered what could be
considered evidence of professional dog fighting.
Among the most disturbing items--- two videotapes where one can hear
participants wagering thousands of dollars.
take nat sound
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We'll
((JEFF OAKES/HALIFAX CO. SHERIFF: WE'LL DO REAL WELL TO GET THEM 30 DAYS IN
JAIL ON CONVICTION. I THINK SOMEONE NEEDS TO TAKE THE INITIATIVE TO GET THIS,
IF IT'S AN UN-CLASSED FELONY, AT LEAST MAKE IT A FELONY CLASS, SO THAT WE CAN
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. ))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=something about it.
take su
To help get his message across, Oakes plans to make copies of the videotapes
for local lawmakers.
Officials haven't decided what will become of the injured dogs.
end su
Authorities also found a date book containing names and addresses spanning
up and down the East Coast.
They say "dog fighting" is becoming so common-- there is no centralized
location for the so called "sport". Teresa Hamilton, News 7.))
IDITAROD
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=MORNIN
WRITER=MEL
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=none
"Man's best friend" helped a former park ranger from Northern California
win his second Iditarod Race.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
SUPER=03-Nome, AK/Yesterday;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=(nats of winner at finish line.)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Jeff King finished the thousand mile race in the second fastest time ever.
It took him nine days, five hours and 43 minutes.
He takes home a check for 50-thousand dollars and a 30-thousand dollar pick
up truck.
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3-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
From the frozen tundra to the ice at the Roanoke Civic Center --
The Express rocked the Roundhouse last night with their win over the
Chiefs.
Mike Stevens has the details in sports.
Good morning Mike.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=howdy once
RUNS=2:27
OUT Q=everybody
$CCOFF
Birthdays
TALENT=Larry
SS=none
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=(nat sot music)
RUNS=1:33
out= back to you.
Three-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Larry
WRITER=ldo
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
(Live Interview)
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
SUPER=11-Roanoke Co.;
SUPER=13-Jeff Wendell/John Norman;
SUPER=11-Roanoke Co.;
(Toss to bump)
Shooting
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=none
There's been a shooting at an elementary school in Scotland.
Police in the town of Dunblane confirm there are some fatalities, but are
giving no details.
The Scottish ambulance service says 12 children are believed to have been
killed and as many as nine others injured in the shooting.
One reporter at the scene says she's heard that the gunman also
shot himself. That has not been confirmed.
Michael-Crump
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=6am
WRITER=khu
TAPE#96-9 (vo/b from six pm called crump)
GRAPHIC=Michael Crump
A dramatic end to a murder trial in Roanoke yesterday...as Michael Crump
was convicted of first- degree murder.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 16:17:40
IN Q=I find beyond a
((I FIND BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT THAT THERE'S BEEN A WILFUL, DELIBERATE,
PRE-MEDICATED KILLING HERE WITH MALICIOUS INTENT TO KILL. AND ACCORDINGLY I
FIND YOU GUILTY OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER.
SCREAMING ))
SUPER=02-Judge Pat Doherty/Roanoke Circuit Court;
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=(screaming)
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Members of the Crump family were so surprised by the guilty verdict they
could not contain themselves-- and wound up having to BE contained by sheriff's
deputies.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=And I find you
((AND I FIND YOU GUILTY OF THE UNLAWFUL AND FELONIOUS USE OF A FIREARM IN THE
COMMISSION OF MURDER.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=commission of murder.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The defendant was restrained as well even before the judge ordered the
bailiff to "take charge of the prisoner.
Crump denied any involvement in the crime and insisted he didn't even know
the victim, Eric Jones.
But an eyewitness testified she spotted him the next day just two blocks
from the house where the shooting occurred on Signal Hill Avenue.
Tina Trout said he was still wearing the same clothes as the gunman had worn
the night before.
(----------------)
L'burg-Council
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-21
GRAPHIC=Lynchburg seal
In Lynchburg, a controversial subdivision proposal is history.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg/Last Night;
Opponents of the Gaddy Road project packed city council chambers.
Developer Chad Klacynski's (kluh-ZIN-skee) plans had called for a total of
38 new housing units, 22 of those for multiple family homes.
However the land is zoned only for SINGLE- family structures.
Residents claim the new subdivision would ruin the quality of their
neighborhood.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 19:51;16
IN Q=I would like
((MARYANNE KERR/OPPONENT: I WOULD LIKE TO ASK COUNCIL TO REMEMBER ALL THE
MEETINGS, PHONE CALLS AND LETTERS FROM THE NEIGHBORS. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK
COUNCIL TO REMEMBER THAT OVER 90 PERCENT OF THE ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD SIGNED A
PETITION OPPOSING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.))
((BILL BERKLEY/PROJECT ENGINEER: I KNOW OF MANY DEVELOPERS WHO ARE WATCHING
THIS PROJECT CLOSELY, WHO ARE TRYING TO SEE IF THE CITY IS SERIOUS ABOUT
OPENING THE DOORS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.))
SUPER=01-Mary Anne Kerr/Opponent; :00
SUPER=01-Bill Berkley/Project Engineer; :15
RUNS=:26
OUT Q=housing development.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Council voted 5 to 1 to reject the new development.
They also diverted 48- thousand dollars in block grant money to help with
the cleanup of the city's riverfront.
(----------------)
Covington-Meeting
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=rjo
TAPEedit of city hall #96-20
GRAPHIC=NONE
In Covington, some folks tried to fight city hall -- and lost.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Covington;
City Council last night voted to keep the old city hall.
SUPER=@File;
The controversy began when some council members and residents said that the
current 90-year-old building does NOT serve the public.
They considered tearing it down and constructing a new one.
However, after much public outcry council instead voted to renovate the land
mark.
Council members say they also want to construct a new building for the
police department.
Officials say they will start taking bids on the renovation within the next
ninety days.
(----------------)
Old-Movie
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#96-14
GRAPHIC=None
Up the road from Covington, there is a bit of movie-making history.
Ron Jones caught up with some folks as they reminisced about the day
Hollywood came to Highland County.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Henry King, a Christiansburg
SUPER=04-Video Yesteryear; :10
SUPER=03-Highland Co.; :27
SUPER=@Ron1; :31
SUPER=01-Marie Rexrode/Hightown Resident; :43
SUPER=01-Willie Simmons/Blue Grass Resident; 1:03
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=Ron Jones, News Seven.
(( Henry King, a Christiansburg native, was a pioneering movie director in
Hollywood during the 1920's.
One of his coveted treasures was "Tol'able David"... a silent film shot in
Highland County.
It's the story of David Kinemon, played by Richard Barthelmess, who took on
three bad guys after they terrorized his family.
Some of it was shot on the Rexrode family farm.
However, there have been a few changes since the film... a lot of the
buildings are gone.
STAND UP
SOT 13:44:59
((IN THE MOVIE THIS WAS CONSIDERED HOME FOR DAVID KENEMON AND HIS FAMILY. BUT
NOW IT'S ONLY HOME FOR HAY.))
RUNS=:06
Marie Rexrode and her husband live on the farm now.
She was three when the movie was shot but remembers the thrill of seeing it
later.
SOT 12:29:23
((MARIE REXRODE/HIGHTOWN RESIDENT: OH WELL, IT WAS A THRILL FOR US BECAUSE WE
DIDN'T KNOW ANY DIFFERENT. WHEN YOU WENT THEY SHOWED THE PICTURE AND YOU HAD
TO READ WHAT THEY WERE SAYING.))
RUNS=:09
Willie Simmons, now ninety-two, was a teenager and an extra at the time.
She says the cast and crew weren't the Hollywood type.
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((WILLIE SIMMONS/BLUE GRASS RESIDENT: THOSE PEOPLE THAT CAME HERE, THE ACTORS
AND ALL, THEY WERE NICE PEOPLE. THEY WERE VERY, VERY NICE. IT WAS NICE FOR
EVERYBODY, AND THEY WERE NICE TO EVERYONE.))
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Simmons also says extras were paid well.
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((IT MEANT A LOT TO THEM BECAUSE THEY MADE SOME MONEY. THEY MADE SOME MONEY.
THEY GOT A DOLLAR EVERY TIME THEY HAD A STAND IN SEE.))
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Director Henry King said Highland County was the perfect setting because of
its split rail fences and natural beauty.
It's the only set he never changed.
So...next time you think of Hollywood...remember Highland County.
Ron Jones, News Seven.))
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Playing without the suspended Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (mahk-MOOD' ab-DOOL'
rah-OOF'), Denver turned back the Orlando Magic 110-to-93.
The Nuggets leading scorer was suspended for refusing to stand during the
national anthem.
Let's take a look at the scoreboards.
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SUPER=#C-200;
SUPER=96-Phoenix/=98/New Jersey/=88//Denver/110/Orlando/=93;
SUPER=96-Atlanta/115/Utah/=89//Philadelphia/118/Toronto/110;
SUPER=96-Miami/125/Dallas/118//San Antonio/106/Golden State/=98;
SUPER=96-Portland/105/LA Lakers/=99;
SUPER=103-Calgary/==4/St. Louis/==2;
SUPER=103-Washington/==9/Vancouver/==0//Detroit/==5/Winnipeg/==2;
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