06:00-01
HEADLINES
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
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VO-NAT
Ahead on News 7 Mornin' --
Hurricane Bertha rages towards the Bahamas and Domican Republic packing
winds of up to 115- miles- an hour,
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ANCHOR=Melanie
and Lynchburg officials try to determine the cause of a house fire that killed
a family of five.
wx-head
(beth ad lib)
live-head
(larry ad lib)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=NONE
Don't go away, News 7 Mornin' is next.
Fatal-Fire
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-59
GRAPHIC=Fatal Fire
Investigators in Lynchburg are trying to figure out what caused a fire that
killed a family of five.
Steve Smallshaw has the story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=It was
SUPER=03-Lynchburg; :00
SUPER=01-Steve Kinzer/Neighbor; :19
SUPER=01-Cmdr. Kenneth Crawford/Lynchburg Fire Dept.; :48
SUPER=@ssm2; 1:04
RUNS=1:13
OUT Q=News7, Lynchburg.
(( It was Lynchburg's deadliest fire in more than forty years.
Osama Abouzeid, his wife Felicia and their three young daughters all
perished when their Sheffield Drive home caught fire early Monday morning.
Neighbor Steve Kinzer was the first to spot the blaze, but there was nothing
he or the fire department could do.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:26:54
IN Q=The smoke was
((STEVE KINZER/NEIGHBOR: THE WHOLE LIVING ROOM WAS UP IN FLAMES. THE SMOKE WAS
CHOKING, IT WAS JUST A LITTLE BIT TOO LATE, WASN'T NOTHING REALLY THAT I COULD
HAVE DONE. ))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=could have done.
Authorities say the fire had been burning for several hours before it was
discovered.
All five family members were found in the girls' bedroom, their exits at the
front of the home blocked by smoke and flames.
As investigators searched the debris, neighbors and friends consoled each
other.. and tried to reason how such a tragedy could have happened.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 4:20:30
IN Q=I've been here
((CMDR. KENNETH CRAWFORD/LYNCHBURG FIRE DEPT.: I'VE BEEN HERE ALMOST 29 YEARS,
I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'VE GOT CHILDREN
INVOLVED, IT MAKES IT TWICE AS BAD, YOU KNOW.))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=bad, you know.
Fire marshals are concentrating their efforts on the living room area, where
the blaze apparently started, and where a computer may have short- circuited.
A number of items were sent to the state crime lab for testing, but it could
be several days before the exact cause is determined.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Lynchburg.))
Rubatex
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=spr
TAPE#96-49
GRAPHIC=Rubatex
In neighboring Bedford, Rubatex workers agreed to a contract-- practically
the same one they rejected more than a week ago.
This new vote may be enough to save nearly 300 jobs.
Scott Prince has that story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=This time
SUPER=03-Bedford; :00
SUPER=01-Parker Price Jr./Union President; :16
SUPER=01-Zelma Sheppard/Union Member; :29 (Quick!)
SUPER=@File; :33
SUPER=01-Jerry Kirschke/Rubatex V.P. Human Resources; 1:04
SUPER=@Scott2; 1:19
RUNS=1:29
OUT Q=Scott Prince, News 7
(( This time it wasn't even close.
Members of the Local 240 United Steel Workers Union overwhelmingly approved
the Rubatex contract.
These workers are now hopeful the company reverses its decision to transfer
287 jobs.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 17:07:38
IN Q=We're hoping
((PARKER PRICE JUNIOR/UNION PRESIDENT: WE'RE HOPING FOR THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE
OF THIS PLANT. THOUGH WE DON'T LIKE EVERYTHING IN THE PACKAGE, WE WORKED HARD
TO SAVE THE JOBS OF THE PEOPLE. I THINK THAT IT CAME DOWN TO THE BOTTOM LINE--
TO SAVE THE JOBS FOR THE PEOPLE ))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=the people (2x)
BUTT! BUTT! BUTT!
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 13:33:36
IN Q=I feel
((ZELMA SHEPPARD/UNION MEMBER: I FEEL SURE THEY'RE GOING TO WORK WITH US. I
FEEL SURE. ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=feel sure
It was just last Sunday when this same contract was brought before the
union.
Members shot it down by two votes, with the key issues being mandatory
overtime and the loss of seniority for some long- time workers.
In response to the proposal's rejection, Rubatex announced it would move
more than one- third of its workforce to Colt, Arkansas.
That put employees in a frenzy... and union officials called the second
vote.
Company officials say the layoffs are on the back burner for now... but
refused to speculate on the future of the job cuts.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 18:16:21
IN Q=What we
((JERRY KIRSCHKE/RUBATEX VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES: WHAT WE WILL DO
INITIALLY IS TO PULL DOWN THE WAR NOTICES THAT WERE POSTED LAST WEEK WHICH
SIGNIFIED THE LAYOFF. THERE WILL BE NO IMMEDIATE PLANS FOR LAYOFFS AND WE'LL
START LOOKING AT THE MODERNIZATION PLANS WE HAD ON ON HOLD PENDING THE VOTE. ))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=the vote
There is certainly no love loss from either side... but at least for right
now... both union and company officials seem pleased with this latest vote.
Scott Prince, News- 7.))
Bertha
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=hurricane
South Floridians this morning are preparing for Bertha.
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VO-NAT
Forecasters say the hurricane could hit the Miami area sometime late
tomorrow or Thursday.
The huge storm is picking up steam and has been upgraded to a category three
hurricane, making it very dangerous and destructive.
Bertha's winds are now 115 miles-an-hour as it closes in on the Bahamas and
Domimican Republic.
SUPER=03-Miami;
Officials are urging Miami residents to buy batteries and bottled water, and
prepare for a possible evacuation.
SUPER=03-Puerto Rico;
In Bertha's wake, at least two people are dead and amateur radio
operators say a vessel is missing off the Puerto Rican coast.
Although that island was spared Bertha's full force, the hurricane then
moved on to the Virgin Islands where it struck with 80- mile- per hour winds.
Beth will have more on Hurricane Bertha in a few minutes.
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Netanyahu
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=Clinton
President Clinton meets today with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
Netanyahu arrived in Washington early this morning.
The two leaders will discuss the current status of the mideast peace plan,
as well as ways to combat worldwide terrorism.
Netanyahu is also scheduled to address lawmakers on Capitol Hill tomorrow.
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Viper-Trial
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=legal scales
A federal judge in Arizona will decide today whether to release videotapes
in connection with the Viper Militia trial.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Phoenix, AR;
The group is accused of plotting to blow up government buildings in Phoenix.
The indictment says one tape shows militia members scoping out potential
targets.
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1-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
Major league fans are gearing up for the All Star game.
Steve Mason takes a look at the post-game festivities in sports.
Good morning Steve.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=good morning
RUNS=1:28
OUT Q=you then
One-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE#M96-7 Summer heat
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Does the summer heat affect dogs more than cats?
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Cats are very...
SUPER=13-Dr. Mark Finkler/Veterinarian; :00
SUPER=12-Roanoke; :48
RUNS=1:30
OUT Q=how much they need.
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LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to Beth)
Chopski
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96=51
GRAPHIC=legal scales
The trial for Pharmacist Joseph Chopski is underway.
He's accused of fraudulent billing.
Attorney Tony Anderson indicated Chopski and insurance company- Trigon have
have been at odds for years.
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VO-NAT
When Blue Cross initiated its "R-X Alternative program," Chopski posted a
sign at his "Wonder Drug" pharmacy that said: "we accept Blue Cross/Blue
Shield, but it sucks."
Chopski's lawyer says the program cut his profit by eleven percent.
(---------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=hold
When first confronted with evidence of fraudulent billing, Chopski
allegedly told Trigon's auditor that he could "get a good lawyer and ...make it
look like accidental billing."
A defense lawyer told the jury yesterday Chopski "can't explain away every
mistake," but he points out that there are just 19-hundred dollars worth of
discrepancies out of more than 600-THOUSAND dollars in billing over two-and-a
half years.
Trigon
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=trigon
Meantime, Trigon has some legal problems of its own.
Albemarle County has become the latest municipality to file a lawsuit
against the insurer.
The suit claims Trigon owes the county at least one-point-one million
dollars.
The case is similar to ones brought by Charlottesville and Lynchburg.
The localities contend that Trigon negotiated discounts for hospital
services and failed to pass on the savings.
Trigon would not comment.
Unemployment
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#96-52
GRAPHIC=Unemployment
When it comes to unemployment, the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas have some of
the lowest jobless rates in the state.
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VO-NAT
The May figures released by the Virginia Employment Commission show the
Roanoke area has a jobless rate of roughly two-and-a-half percent.
The Lynchburg region comes in around three-and-a-half percent.
Both communities have seen their unemployment numbers drop compared to the
same period a year ago.
Statewide, unemployment in May went down to just a little over four-
percent.
That's the lowest number in May in six years.
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2-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=mlb logo
No scores this morning --
The major leagues took the night off in preparation for tonight's All Star
game.
The National League will go for its third straight victory.
Two-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE#M96-7 Horse Therapy II
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Some tips every rider should try before riding out on their horse.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=Warm your horse up...
SUPER=12-Natural Bridge; :00
SUPER=13-Angi Hallenbeck/Massage Therapist; :11
RUNS=2:38
OUT Q=and touch them firmly.
(ANIMAL HEALTH CLOSING BILLBOARD)
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LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to Melanie & Beth)
2HEADLINES
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=
WRITER=MEL
TAPE#
GRAPHIC=
Here's a look at today's top stories.
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VO-NAT
Hurricane Bertha is picking up steam.
The huge storm has been upgraded to a category three hurricane.
Bertha's winds are now 115- miles- an- hour as it heads for the Bahamas and
the Dominican Republic.
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VO-NAT
Lynchburg officials try to determine the cause yesterday's house fire that
killed a family of five.
It was the Hill City's deadliest fire in four decades.
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VO-NAT
And Rubatex workers in Bedford say yes to a new contract.
Workers hope the vote is enough to keep Rubatex from transferring hundreds
of jobs to Arkansas.
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ANCHOR=Melanie 2 shot
And that's what's making news on this Tuesday July 9th.
ANCHOR=Beth 2 shot
(ad lib)
Sheffield-Fire
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-59
GRAPHIC=Fatal Fire
A Lynchburg neighborhood is mourning a family of five that died when their
house went up in flames yesterday.
Steve Smallshaw reports investigators are still trying to figure out what
happened.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=It was
SUPER=03-Lynchburg; :00
SUPER=01-Steve Kinzer/Neighbor; :19
SUPER=01-Cmdr. Kenneth Crawford/Lynchburg Fire Dept.; :48
SUPER=@ssm2; 1:04
RUNS=1:13
OUT Q=News7, Lynchburg.
(( It was Lynchburg's deadliest fire in more than forty years.
Osama Abouzeid, his wife Felicia and their three young daughters all
perished when their Sheffield Drive home caught fire early Monday morning.
Neighbor Steve Kinzer was the first to spot the blaze, but there was nothing
he or the fire department could do.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:26:54
IN Q=The smoke was
((STEVE KINZER/NEIGHBOR: THE WHOLE LIVING ROOM WAS UP IN FLAMES. THE SMOKE WAS
CHOKING, IT WAS JUST A LITTLE BIT TOO LATE, WASN'T NOTHING REALLY THAT I COULD
HAVE DONE. ))
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=could have done.
Authorities say the fire had been burning for several hours before it was
discovered.
All five family members were found in the girls' bedroom, their exits at the
front of the home blocked by smoke and flames.
As investigators searched the debris, neighbors and friends consoled each
other.. and tried to reason how such a tragedy could have happened.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 4:20:30
IN Q=I've been here
((CMDR. KENNETH CRAWFORD/LYNCHBURG FIRE DEPT.: I'VE BEEN HERE ALMOST 29 YEARS,
I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'VE GOT CHILDREN
INVOLVED, IT MAKES IT TWICE AS BAD, YOU KNOW.))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=bad, you know.
Fire marshals are concentrating their efforts on the living room area, where
the blaze apparently started, and where a computer may have short- circuited.
A number of items were sent to the state crime lab for testing, but it could
be several days before the exact cause is determined.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Lynchburg.))
Union-Vote
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=spr
TAPE#96-49
GRAPHIC=Rubatex
Critics say they've given in to scare tactics. Others say they may have
saved jobs.
Rubatex workers in Bedford have agreed to a contract -- practically the same
one they rejected more than a week ago.
Scott Prince has that story.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=This time
SUPER=03-Bedford; :00
SUPER=01-Parker Price Jr./Union President; :16
SUPER=01-Zelma Sheppard/Union Member; :29 (Quick!)
SUPER=@File; :33
SUPER=01-Jerry Kirschke/Rubatex V.P. Human Resources; 1:04
SUPER=@Scott2; 1:19
RUNS=1:29
OUT Q=Scott Prince, News 7
(( This time it wasn't even close.
Members of the Local 240 United Steel Workers Union overwhelmingly approved
the Rubatex contract.
These workers are now hopeful the company reverses its decision to transfer
287 jobs.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 17:07:38
IN Q=We're hoping
((PARKER PRICE JUNIOR/UNION PRESIDENT: WE'RE HOPING FOR THE BEST FOR THE FUTURE
OF THIS PLANT. THOUGH WE DON'T LIKE EVERYTHING IN THE PACKAGE, WE WORKED HARD
TO SAVE THE JOBS OF THE PEOPLE. I THINK THAT IT CAME DOWN TO THE BOTTOM LINE--
TO SAVE THE JOBS FOR THE PEOPLE ))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=the people (2x)
BUTT! BUTT! BUTT!
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 13:33:36
IN Q=I feel
((ZELMA SHEPPARD/UNION MEMBER: I FEEL SURE THEY'RE GOING TO WORK WITH US. I
FEEL SURE. ))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=feel sure
It was just last Sunday when this same contract was brought before the
union.
Members shot it down by two votes, with the key issues being mandatory
overtime and the loss of seniority for some long- time workers.
In response to the proposal's rejection, Rubatex announced it would move
more than one- third of its workforce to Colt, Arkansas.
That put employees in a frenzy... and union officials called the second
vote.
Company officials say the layoffs are on the back burner for now... but
refused to speculate on the future of the job cuts.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 18:16:21
IN Q=What we
((JERRY KIRSCHKE/RUBATEX VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES: WHAT WE WILL DO
INITIALLY IS TO PULL DOWN THE WAR NOTICES THAT WERE POSTED LAST WEEK WHICH
SIGNIFIED THE LAYOFF. THERE WILL BE NO IMMEDIATE PLANS FOR LAYOFFS AND WE'LL
START LOOKING AT THE MODERNIZATION PLANS WE HAD ON ON HOLD PENDING THE VOTE. ))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=the vote
There is certainly no love loss from either side... but at least for right
now... both union and company officials seem pleased with this latest vote.
Scott Prince, News- 7.
hurricane
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=hurricane
Hurricane Bertha is gaining strength this morning.
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VO-NAT
The powerful storm has been upgraded to a category three hurricane, packing
winds of 115 miles and hour.
Hurricane watchers are comparing Bertha to hurricane "Hugo" in
'89 and "Gilbert" in '88.
The storm is now headed toward the Bahamas and Domimican Republic.
SUPER=03-Miami;
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Bertha's chances of
hitting the U-S are no more than 30 percent.
But residents in south Florida are being urged to buy batteries and bottled
water, and prepare for a possible evacuation.
SUPER=03-Puerto Rico;
Bertha blew past Puerto Rico killing at least two people.
It also damaged buildings on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.
Beth will have more on Hurricane Bertha in a few minutes.
(----------------)
Engine-Crack
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=none
Federal aviation officials continue to look for answers on why a Delta
Airlines flight turned tragic last Saturday.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pensacola, FL;
A mother and her son were killed aboard a Delta MD-88 after the jet's left
engine split in two an lodged into the fuselage upon takeoff from Pensacola,
Florida.
At a news conference yesterday, National Transportation Safety Board
officials said there were substantial cracks in the engine.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=
((MICHAEL MARX/SENIOR METALLURGIST FOR THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
BOARD. THIS CRACK IS FAIRLY SUBSTANTIAL.. IT'S APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH DEEP. ))
SUPER=01-Michael Marx/NTSB;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=ONE INCH DEEP.
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VO-NAT
Investigators will also check out an oil leak near the fan, reported by
the crew before the aborted takeoff.
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Israel
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE# net
GRAPHIC=clinton
President Clinton meets with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
today at the White House.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;
Netanyahu arrived in Washington early this morning.
The two leaders will discuss the current status of the mideast peace plan,
as well as ways to combat worldwide terrorism.
Netanyahu is also scheduled to address lawmakers on Capitol Hill tomorrow.
(----------------)
Dole
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# none
GRAPHIC=dole, bob
Meantime, the city of Richmond rolls out the red carpet for Bob Dole.
The Republican presidential candidate will make a campaign swing through the
state capitol today.
Dole will meet briefly with Governor Allen and first lady Susan Allen before
his two o'clock address at the Virginia Police Headquarters and Training
Academy.
3-Sports
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin
WRITER=cro
TAPE#=sports cut in
GRAPHIC=none
In sports, Steve Mason has an All Star game preview, plus he checks in with
the Charlotte Hornets and the Roanoke Stars' under-15 soccer team.
Good morning Steve.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=good morning
RUNS=2:19
OUT Q=then everybody
Birthdays
TALENT=Larry
SS=none
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=(nat sot music)
RUNS=:38
out= back to you.
Three-Larry
ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE#M96-7 Travel
CHROMAKEY=Live/Microwave
GRAPHIC=none
SUPER=15-Larry Dowdy;
(Roll cue:) Some tips for taking your pet on vacation with you.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=For one thing, you want...
SUPER=13-Dr. Mark Finkler/Veterinarian; :00
SUPER=12-Roanoke; :10
RUNS=2:41
OUT Q=or may die.
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LIVE=Larry/Full
(Toss to bump)
Fire
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#edit of sheffield-fire 96-59
GRAPHIC=Fatal Fire
Investigators are trying to determine if a fire that killed a family of five
in Lynchburg was caused by a computer that may have short- circuited.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lynchburg;
It was Lynchburg's deadliest fire in more than forty years.
Osama Abouzeid (o-SAMA AH-boo-zaid), his wife Felicia and their three young
daughters all perished when their Sheffield Drive home caught fire early
yesterday morning.
Authorities say the fire had been burning for several hours before it was
discovered.
All five family members were found in the girls' bedroom, their exits at the
front of the home blocked by smoke and flames.
Fire marshals are concentrating their efforts on the living room area, where
the blaze apparently started.
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Vote
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE# edit of rubatex 96-49
GRAPHIC=rubatex
Union workers at the Rubatex plant in Bedford have voted by almost a 3-to-1
margin to accept a contract offer they rejected more than a week ago.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford;
Supporters of the contract said it would have been occupational suicide to
reject the offer a second time.
Rubatex management had said 287 jobs would be moved to another Rubatex plant
in Arkansas without the agreement.
Critics of the contract said the workers gave in to scare tactics.
SUPER=@File;
A Rubatex official said the company will spend more than a million dollars
to improve the Bedford plant.
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Offender-Registry
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=equ
TAPE#96-47
GRAPHIC=state seal
From now on in Virginia -- if you did the crime, and you did the time --
your neighbors may know.
Governor George Allen ordered the Department of Corrections to release a
list of recently paroled prison inmates.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 01:30;39
IN Q=Public safety
((JERRY KILGORE/VA. PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY: PUBLIC SAFETY IS ALWAYS GONNA WIN
OUT OVER THE PRIVACY INTERESTS OF A PAROLEE. BECAUSE THIS INFORMATION IS
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IF YOU GO TO THE RIGHT COURTHOUSE IN THE COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA.))
SUPER=01-Jerry Kilgore/Va. Public Safety Secretary;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=of Virginia.
TALENT=Melanie
SS=HOLD
The parolees are grouped by zip code.
The list can be mailed monthly to any resident who requests it.
Inmates-Work
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=equ
TAPE#96-46
GRAPHIC=State Seal
Prison inmates are celebrating an anniversary of working the streets.
For the past 12 months, they've cleaned roads and mowed lawns.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond;
About 300 communities and non-profit groups have actually invited them this
past year.
Inmate work crews are celebrating the anniversary this month.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 53:56
IN Q=When you
((RON ANGELONE/VA. CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR: WHEN YOU GO THERE AND YOU TRY TO
PITCH IT THAT WE'RE GOING TO BE BRINGING INMATES IN AND BELIEVE ME, YOU'LL BE
FINE -- UH, WHEN THEY HAVEN'T SEEN IT IN THE PAST, THEY'RE HESITANT. SOME GOOD
COMMUNITIES, POWHATAN CAME OUT, APPALACHIA CAME OUT AND SAID "YEAH WE WANT
'EM." AND ONCE YOU HAVE SUCCESS IN CERTAIN AREAS, OTHER COMMUNITIES HEAR ABOUT
IT. THEY'RE ASKING FOR IT. SO WE'RE GETTING THE SPIN-OFFS NOW.))
SUPER=01-Ron Angelone/Va. Corrections Director;
RUNS=:23
OUT Q=spin-offs now.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
This particular crew is clearing a lot behind the Science Museum of Virginia
for a 13-acre outdoor science park.
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Hurt-Park
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-54
GRAPHIC=City Seal
Officials of the Roanoke Housing Authority say criticism about their
management of the Hurt Park Housing Development is off the mark.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Officials say the neighborhood has received more funding for improvements
in the last two years than any other public housing community in the city.
They said they haven't neglected the neighborhood.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=We've done 504
((NEVA SMITH/HOUSING AUTHORITY DIRECTOR: WE'VE DONE 504 HANDICAPPED
ACCESSIBILITY. RIGHT NOW WE'RE IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING COMPLETE NEW ROOFS ON
ALL OF THE BUILDINGS TO BE FOLLOWED WITH SEWER WORK AND A NUMBER OF OTHER
RENOVATION, MAJOR TYPE ACTIVITIES.))
SUPER=01-Neva Smith/Housing Authority Director; :
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=major type activities.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Officials say residents share responsibility for the appearance of the
complex, including care of the grass in front of each apartment.
Yesterday, Board members also expressed their support for the COPE team,
the community policing program that's focused attention on the city's public
housing neighborhoods.
(----------------)
4-scores
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=cro
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=mlb logo
No scores this morning --
The major leagues took the night off in preparation for tonight's All Star
game.
The National League will go for its third straight victory.
by SS