WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 09/11/96

08:25-01

7Salem-flood

ANCHOR=mel
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=afr
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=none

The Salem Fire Department is dealing with minor flooding this morning.
Several streets have been closed, and authorities are clearing cars from the parking lot at the Willow Creek apartments.
Storm drains are backing up, and water has risen over one foot in places.
The flooding is NOT as a result of rising river waters.
Authorities are watching the situation carefully.

7Southside-Flooding

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-62
GRAPHIC=Flooding Aftermath
***ANCHOR TAG****
For those who were victims of flooding last week when Fran roared through the state, the financial loss may not be as great as they feared.
As Steve Smallshaw reports Southside residents should have no trouble applying for federal disaster aid.
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SOT
IN Q=After the
SUPER=03-Halifax Co.; :00
SUPER=04-July 1995;
SUPER=01-Bill Bryant/FEMA; :20
SUPER=01-Gene Neiditch/FEMA; :36
SUPER=@ssm1; :48
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=News7, Danville.
(( After the back- breaking task of cleaning up and drying off their flood- ravaged homes, southside residents can use a break.
It's coming in the form of financial aid from the federal government.
Applying for assistance is now a snap... no more lengthy waits in line at the local disaster center... residents can now just pick up a phone.
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SOT 00:38:46
IN Q=They'll ask you
((BILL BRYANT/FEMA: THEY'LL ASK YOU A SERIES OF QUESTIONS RELATED TO WHAT TYPE OF DAMAGE YOU SUSTAINED TO YOUR PROPERTY, AND IT'S IN CONFIDENCE, IT'S VERY QUICK, IT WON'T TAKE MUCH OF YOUR TIME.))
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OUT Q=much of your time.
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IN Q=We found that
((GENE NEIDITCH/FEMA: WE FOUND THAT THE DISASTER APPLICATION CENTER PROCESS DIDN'T REALLY SPEED ANYTHING UP. AS A MATTER OF FACT IN MANY WAYS, IT SLOWED IT DOWN, BECAUSE AT THE ONSET OF ANY DISASTER, WE FOUND PEOPLE LINED UP WANTING TO GET INTO A CENTER.))
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OUT Q=into a center.
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IN Q=Once you've phoned
((Once you've phoned in your application, FEMA will set up a time for an inspector to come to your home and survey the damage. It helps to have documentation of your losses on hand: things like photographs and bills for flood- related repairs. Once the inspection has been made, FEMA says you can expect a check within a couple of weeks.))
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=couple of weeks.

Residents needing immediate short- term assistance can come to Danville's First Presbyterian Church.
That's where the Red Cross has set up shop to offer emergency food, clothing and shelter for the city's flood victims.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Danville.))
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD

The number to call to apply for federal disaster assistance is 1- 800- 462- 9029.
Those lines will be open from 8 a-m to 7 p-m seven days a week.
Officials say you MUST register by phone to be eligible for federal aid.

7State-Recovery

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=equ
TAPE#96-59
GRAPHIC=Hurricane Fran

But Throughout the commonwealth the damage estimates continue to rise.
State officials say floods destroyed 233 homes, caused major damage to more than 15-hundred homes and could cost at least 287-million dollars.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond;

A multi-agency state task force went to work yesterday on the recovery.
Offices are setting up in Southside and the Shenandoah Valley.
They'll stay in operation for close to a year.
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SOT 07:40:32
IN Q=Those offices
((BOB SKUNDA/VA. COMMERCE SECRETARY: THOSE OFFICES WILL UP AND RUNNING...VARIOUS PROGRAMS.))
SUPER=01-Bob Skunda/Va. Commerce Secretary;
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=various programs. ***QUICK OUT***
TALENT=Melanie
SS=Virginia State Seal

The latest stats show during the height of the storm about a million people were without electricty.
And more than 900 roads were closed.

7weather

ANCHOR=cutin
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=none
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=NONE

SUPER=X5000;SET DISSOLVE

(CHYRON TODAY/TONIGHT AREA FORECAST PAGE)
SUPER=314-Cloudy/Showers & Storms/78-82/Cloudy/Showers & Storms/63-67;

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Taking a look at the weather forecast,
This morning's heavy rain should taper off as the day continues but we will still have rain and thunderstorms.
Highs will be around 80.
Tonight will cloudy with a chance of showers.
Tomorrow we're expecting clouds with more rain.

Movie-Review

ANCHOR=Larry
NEWSCAST=Mornin'
WRITER=ldo
TAPE# Brady Sequel
GRAPHIC=none

The Brady Bunch movies can't be reviewed using any criteria on this planet. The retro seventies atmosphere and silliness is an acquired taste.
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SOT TC 22:48:24
IN Q=I wonder who...SUPER=#556;
((I WONDER WHO THAT COULD BE? i'M LOOKING FOR CAROLE BRADY. I'M HER HUSBAND. HONEY, ARE YOU ALRIGHT?))
SUPER=18-"A Very Brady Sequel";
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=are you alright?

In "A Very Brady Sequel" the impossibly cheery family stuck forever in the world of polyester is shaken when a stranger--Tim Matheson--appears and claims to be Carole's long lost husband.
He's really a crook looking for a T'ang dynasty horse that the Brady's just happen to have. But they give him a Brady welcome.
The kids are all back, complete with bubblegum songs and choreography.
This time, Marcia and Greg deal with mutual attraction; and Jan invents a boyfriend. Alice cooks retro food. Mike Brady has his usual rambling words of wisdom for every occasion, AND there are wedding plans.
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SOT TC 23:35:07
IN Q=Now Marsha, I'm going....
((NOW MARSHA, I'M GOING TO NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET. I'M GONNA MAKE A 3 TIERED WEDDING CAKE. ON TOP, I'M GONNA PUT A CANDY BRIDE AND GROOM. OOH GROOVY DAY ISN'T IT? MRS. BRADY COFFEE? THANKS ALICE.))
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=Coffee? Thanks Alice.

"A Very Brady Sequel" gets a "B". If you liked the first one, this one is even more faaaaar out.
7BIRTHDAYS! 9/12/96

SUPER=130-/Carrie Stevers/Pembroke;

SUPER=130-6/Megan Swartzel/Montvale;

SUPER=130-5/Kendra Vaughan/Max Meadows;

SUPER=130-5/Megan Barbour/Glade Hill;

SUPER=130-/Steve Haynes/Covington;

SUPER=130-8/Stephanie Shupe/Salem;

SUPER=130-80/Rena Greenway/New Castle;

SUPER=130-5/Walker Necessary/Salem;

SUPER=130-40/Gary Hawkins/Christiansburg;

SUPER=130-1/Blake Webb/Salem;

No Pictures:

SUPER=130-56/Minnie Haskins/Pamplin;

55Corbin

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#96-64
GRAPHIC=none
Super=19-Melanie Moon;

A former Martinsville teacher has been found guilty of taking indecent liberties with a student 18 years ago.
A jury determined the conviction yesterday and sentenced Anna Corbin to 30 days in jail.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Martinsville;

A 33-year veteran of the city school system, Corbin denied the charge, and supporters described her as an exceptional teacher.
But a former student claimed Corbin abused her beginning in 1978, and she recorded a telephone conversation last summer in which the defendant appeared to admit her guilt.
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SOT
IN Q=Somebody called you on the phone
((RANDY SMITH/MARTINSVILLE PROSECUTOR: SOMEBODY CALLED YOU ON THE PHONE AND SAID "I WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOU HAVING SEX WITH ME." IF YOU WEREN'T HAVING SEX WITH EM, YOU WOULD SAY "WHAT THE WORLD ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THIS ALL ABOUT?" YOU WOULDN'T SAY, "I'M SORRY I DID IT."))
SUPER=01-Randy Smith/Martinsville Prosecutor;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=sorry I did it.
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VO-NAT

Corbin will remain on bond until she's formally sentenced.
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ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD

The 29 year old woman who brought the complaint declined to comment on camera after the verdict, but says she was satisfied with the decision.
Though Corbin did not receive a lengthy jail term, the woman said she is glad the defendant will not teach again.

55VMI

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=KHu
TAPE#96-68
GRAPHIC=VMI

Virginia Military Institute, under the government microscope, has been accused of dragging its feet.
It wants V-M-I to quit taking applications from men, if it won't immediately start processing applications from women.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Lexington/File Tape;

The Board has been meeting since mid-July, trying to fashion a plan to accomodate women ...with "minimal" changes to the Institute.
Since the Supreme Court sided against V-M-I- -54 women have contacted V-M-I expressing an interest in attending the school.
They've been told V-M-I is studying alternatives.
In the motion filed yesterday, the government says: "after more than six years of litigation" V-M-I continues "doing business as usual, fully serving the interests of men but refusing to even send applications to women."
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55weather

ANCHOR=cutin
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=none
TAPE#none
GRAPHIC=NONE

SUPER=X5000;SET DISSOLVE

(CHYRON TODAY/TONIGHT AREA FORECAST PAGE)
SUPER=314-Cloudy/Showers & Storms/78-82/Cloudy/Showers & Storms/63-67;

SUPER=#555;RESET

Taking a look at the weather forecast,
This morning's heavy rain should taper off as the day continues but we will still have rain and thunderstorms.
Some standing water is on roads in the area, so take it slow if you are out on the roads this morning.
Highs will be around 80.
Tonight will cloudy with a chance of showers.
Tomorrow we're expecting clouds with more rain.

8Southside-Flooding

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#96-62
GRAPHIC=Flooding Aftermath
***ANCHOR TAG****
SUPER=19-Melanie Moon;

Last week's flooding from Fran may not be the financial loss some people fear.
Steve Smallshaw reports Southside residents should have no trouble applying for federal disaster aid.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=After the
SUPER=03-Halifax Co.; :00
SUPER=04-July 1995;
SUPER=01-Bill Bryant/FEMA; :20
SUPER=01-Gene Neiditch/FEMA; :36
SUPER=@ssm1; :48
RUNS=1:21
OUT Q=News7, Danville.
(( After the back- breaking task of cleaning up and drying off their flood- ravaged homes, southside residents can use a break.
It's coming in the form of financial aid from the federal government.
Applying for assistance is now a snap... no more lengthy waits in line at the local disaster center... residents can now just pick up a phone.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 00:38:46
IN Q=They'll ask you
((BILL BRYANT/FEMA: THEY'LL ASK YOU A SERIES OF QUESTIONS RELATED TO WHAT TYPE OF DAMAGE YOU SUSTAINED TO YOUR PROPERTY, AND IT'S IN CONFIDENCE, IT'S VERY QUICK, IT WON'T TAKE MUCH OF YOUR TIME.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=much of your time.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 00:44:15
IN Q=We found that
((GENE NEIDITCH/FEMA: WE FOUND THAT THE DISASTER APPLICATION CENTER PROCESS DIDN'T REALLY SPEED ANYTHING UP. AS A MATTER OF FACT IN MANY WAYS, IT SLOWED IT DOWN, BECAUSE AT THE ONSET OF ANY DISASTER, WE FOUND PEOPLE LINED UP WANTING TO GET INTO A CENTER.))
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=into a center.
(/////SOT/////)
SU
IN Q=Once you've phoned
((Once you've phoned in your application, FEMA will set up a time for an inspector to come to your home and survey the damage. It helps to have documentation of your losses on hand: things like photographs and bills for flood- related repairs. Once the inspection has been made, FEMA says you can expect a check within a couple of weeks.))
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=couple of weeks.

Residents needing immediate short- term assistance can come to Danville's First Presbyterian Church.
That's where the Red Cross has set up shop to offer emergency food, clothing and shelter for the city's flood victims.
Steve Smallshaw, News7, Danville.))
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD

The number to call to apply for federal disaster assistance is 1- 800- 462- 9029.
Those lines will be open from 8 a-m to 7 p-m seven days a week.
Officials say you MUST register by phone to be eligible for federal aid.

8Halfway-House

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=rjo
TAPE#96-61
GRAPHIC=Roanoke City

For now, a Washington D-C firm will not be building a halfway house on Melrose Avenue in Roanoke. That's the opinion of the zoning board.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

The facility is designed to ease former inmates back into society.
Despite the fact the Board of Zoning denied the application from Washington Halfway Homes Incorporated... halfway house officials believe some inmates will make their way to the Roanoke Valley.
SOT 14:27:15
IN Q=But no matter
((LORETTA CALDWELL/WHHI EXEC. DIR.: BUT NO MATTER... IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT.))
SUPER=01-Loretta Caldwell/WHHI Executive Director;
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=their home environment.
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VO-NAT

Melrose Avenue neighbors say they want to see something more positive in their backyards.
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SOT 14:44:58
IN Q=I love this...
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=park for the kids.
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VO-NAT

Yesterday's decision could be appealed in Circuit Court within 30-days.
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8Marion-Murder

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cutin
WRITER=tal
TAPE#96-69
GRAPHIC=Murder Investigation

Police are not giving out much information about the death of a retired school teacher in Marion last week.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Marion/Thursday;

Police found 68 year-old Anna Jean Anderson dead in her home Wednesday night.
She had been strangled to death.
Police will not say whether they have any suspects.
But they are on the lookout for two people wanted for questioning.
They're looking for a man and a woman in their early 20's, driving a cobalt blue mini-van with Tennessee tags.
The couple was seen in the area near the time of the murder, offering free paper towels and dish detergent to people who let them demonstrate vacuum cleaners or cleaning products.
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TALENT=Melanie
SS=Murder Investigation

Police do stress the two are NOT considered suspects.