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7Candidates
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
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TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Personal Property Tax
One of the top issues throughout the race for Virginia governor has been the
personal property tax -- and it was no different last night in Richmond.
Both candidates touted their respective plans to reduce the tax during the
televised debate.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night;
Republican Jim Gilmore says it's time for some relief for working people.
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SOT DEBATE#2 21:54:50
IN Q=I KNOW
((JIM GILMORE/R- CANDIDATE FOR GOV.: I KNOW YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE HIGH
TAX ENVIRONMENT YOU LIVE IN. THE HIGH TAX YOU HAVE TO PAY. PEOPLE WHO WORK
EVERYDAY AND GO TO AND FROM WORK BEATING IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD TRYING TO MAKE
A LIVING AND THEN EVERY YEAR THEY GET THIS TAX IMPOSED ON THEM. I'M GONNA
ELIMINATE THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX.))
SUPER=@GILMORE1;
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OUT Q=ELIMINATE THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX.
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VO-NAT
But Don Beyer insists Gilmore's plan isn't fair to southwest Virginia.
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SOT DEBATE #2 21:15:07
IN Q=THE EXACT SAME CAR
((DON BEYER/D- CANDIDATE FOR GOV.: THE EXACT SAME CAR IN BATH CO. UNDER YOUR
PLAN WOULD GET A 15-DOLLAR TAX BREAK. IN FAIRFAX COUNTY A 563-DOLLAR TAX
BREAK. THE EXACT SAME CAR. THAT'S A SHIFT OF ABOUT 550-DOLLARS FROM
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TO FAIRFAX CO.))
SUPER=@BEYER1;
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OUT Q=FAIRFAX COUNTY.
Talent=Melanie
SS=Doug Wilder
Meantime former Governor Doug Wilder, who moderated the debate, had a
telephone chat yesterday with President Clinton.
Clinton called to urge Wilder to endorse Don Beyer.
Jim Gilmore is also seeking Wilder's backing.
But the former governor still hasn't made an endorsement.
7E-React-Debate
ANCHOR=Melanie
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TAPE#97-68
GRAPHIC=Don Beyer
Don Beyer was cheered on in the debate by local Democrats in Vinton.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton;
Beyer fans watched the debate at Democrat Dick Cranwell's campaign
headquarters.
Harry Nickens says Beyer is the best choice for residents of western
Virginia.
(///////SOT////)
SOT 08:45:13
IN Q=He's going to
((HARRY NICKENS/BEYER SUPPORTER: IF YOU HEARD THE DEBATE YOURSELF, YOU'LL KNOW
THAT THE INFLUENCE OF THE TIDEWATER AREA AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA IS GOING TO
BE PREDOMINATING THE GILMORE ADMINISTRATION AND DON BEYER I JUST DON'T THINK
WILL THAT WILL HAPPEN. HE'LL BE A GOVERNOR FOR VIRGINIA.))
SUPER=01-Harry Nickens/Beyer Supporter;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q= for Virginia.
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VO-NAT
People at this gathering used the get together as an opportunity to ready
the troops.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 08:49:47
IN Q= It helps us
((GERALD HOLT/BEYER SUPPORTER: IT HELPS US TO KEEP FOCUSED AND ALSO YOU KNOW,
THIS CLOSE TO ELECTION DAY, ITS KIND OF LIKE A PEP RALLY FOR EVERYONE.))
SUPER=01-Gerald Holt/Beyer Supporter ;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q= rally for everyone.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Republicans
Roanoke Valley Republicans did not sponsor a debate party-
Local activist Hugh Key said party members expected Gilmore to, "slam dunk"
Beyer, so there wasn't a need to pay much attention to the debate.
7E-City-Council
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#97-63
GRAPHIC=Roanoke City Seal
Things are looking better for Roanoke's Henry Street residents, where it
appears redevelopment plans are back on track.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
City Council has approved an agreement with the Roanoke Neighborhood
Development Corporation- a new group that will spearhead improvements there.
The group and a South Carolina consultant have succeeded where others have
failed, bringing together Gainsboro residents, city officials, and other
community leaders.
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SOT 15:10:31
IN Q=We've had individual
((CLAUDIA WHITWORTH/RNDC CHAIRMAN: WE'VE HAD INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS WHICH JUST
COULDN'T SWIM, BUT THIS F.A. JOHNSON CONSULTING FIRM THAT CAME IN TO MIX ALL
THE OIL AND THE WATER TOGETHER HAS REALLY MADE THE DIFFERENCE AND WE'RE JUST
OVERJOYED BY COUNCIL'S UNANIMOUS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE TODAY.))
SUPER=01-Claudia Whitworth/RNDC Chairman;
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=vote of confidence today.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD
The First Union Corporation has contributed ten thousand dollars to the new
group.
And city council has re-allocated more than 140-thousand dollars of
Community Development funds that were already earmarked for Henry Street.
7weather
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Taking a look at your Monday forecast... Another summerlike day with Mostly
sunny skies -- highs reaching the mid to upper 80's again today.
Tonight looks clear with mild nighttime lows in the 50's maybe reaching 60
degrees.
And taking a look ahead...
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7BIRTHDAYS! 10/8/97
Wednesday:
SUPER=130-2/Carrie Cox/Radford;
SUPER=130-65/Jan Apgar/Elliston;
SUPER=130-8/Perry Allen/Covington;
SUPER=130-7/Zack Brodie/Martinsville;
(Anniversary)
SUPER=130-48th/Charlie & Martha Duncan/Draper;
SUPER=130-8/Jon-Phillip Ryan/Ringgold;
No Pictures:
SUPER=130-47/Wanda Drake/Buchanan;
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55Debate
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=sly
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Campaign 97
A negative tone at last night's Richmond debate between the candidates for
governor.
Democrat Don Beyer tried
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night;
to portray Republican Jim Gilmore as the candidate of religious
broadcaster Pat Robertson.
But Gilmore made no apologies.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT DEBATE#2 21:12:46
IN Q= AS FOR
((JIM GILMORE/R- CANDIDATE FOR GOV.: AS FOR PAT ROBERTSON, I HAVE A BROAD
RANGE OF SUPPORT FROM PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THIS PARTY, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS
FROM THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. ))
SUPER=@GILMORE1;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=OF PEOPLE.
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VO-NAT
Beyer was grilled on his campaign contributors-- and a weekend fundraiser
attended by President Clinton and Vice President Gore.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT debate #2 21:35:39
IN Q=WE RAISED A
((DON BEYER/D- CANDIDATE FOR GOV.: WE RAISED A MODERATE AMOUNT OF MONEY. FAR
LESS THAN MY OPPONENT HAS RAISED. BUT WE RAISED MONEY FROM VIRGINIANS. WE
RAISED IT FROM THOSE WHO WANTED TO HEAR THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT SPEAK.
WE DIDN'T GET CAUGHT UP IN ALL THE FUNDRAISING PROBLEMS AFFECTING DEMOCRATS AND
REPUBLICANS IN WASHINGTON RIGHT NOW. ))
SUPER=@BEYER1;
RUNS=:18
OUT Q=RIGHT NOW
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VO-NAT
Polls indicate the race is still too close to call.
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SS=Doug Wilder
Meantime former Governor Doug Wilder, who moderated the debate, had a
telephone chat yesterday with President Clinton.
Mr. Clinton called to urge Wilder to endorse Don Beyer.
Jim Gilmore is also seeking Wilder's backing.
But the former governor still hasn't picked a candidate to endorse.
55E-Wythe-Prosecutor
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=THa
TAPE#97-65
GRAPHIC=Legal Sclaes
Some big changes in Wythe County General District court.
Tommy (Bared) Baird recently notified county officials he and his assistants
will no longer handle SOME misdemeanor cases.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Wythe Co.;
The ones in question are considered "state offenses"-- and include driving
under the influence and assault and battery.
(Bared) Baird says he'll continue to operate this way until the county pays
him more than 20-thousand dollars.
He says it's money he's owed for paying assistants out of his own pocket.
(/////SOT/////)
11:26:37
SOT
IN Q=The officers
((TOMMY BAIRD/WYTHE CO. COMMONWEALTH'S ATTY.:THE OFFICERS HAVE NO ONE TO
PRESENT THEIR CASE ON THEIR BEHALF AND THE JUDGE HAS TO REMAIN IMPARTIAL, HE
CAN'T PROSECUTE THE CASES, AND IT'S GOING TO BE DIFFICULT UNLESS THE MATTER IS
RESOLVED. ))
SUPER=01-Tommy Baird/Wythe Co. Commonwealth's Atty.; :
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=is resolved.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Legal Scales
(Bared) Baird is still prosecuting misdemeanor cases considered "county
offenses" because the county pays him 50-dollars per case.
Wythe County's administrator declined to talk on camera-- but the county
board of supervisors will address the issue when it meets tonight at Sheffey
Elementary School.
55E-City-Council
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#97-63
GRAPHIC=Roanoke City Seal
Redevelopment plans appear to be staying alfoat for Roanoke's Henry Street.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
City Council has approved an agreement with the Roanoke Neighborhood
Development Corporation- a new group that will spearhead improvements there.
The group and a South Carolina consultant have succeeded where others have
failed, bringing together Gainsboro residents, city officials, and other
community leaders.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:10:31
IN Q=We've had individual
((CLAUDIA WHITWORTH/RNDC CHAIRMAN: WE'VE HAD INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS WHICH JUST
COULDN'T SWIM, BUT THIS F.A. JOHNSON CONSULTING FIRM THAT CAME IN TO MIX ALL
THE OIL AND THE WATER TOGETHER HAS REALLY MADE THE DIFFERENCE AND WE'RE JUST
OVERJOYED BY COUNCIL'S UNANIMOUS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE TODAY.))
SUPER=01-Claudia Whitworth/RNDC Chairman;
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=vote of confidence today.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=HOLD
The First Union Corporation has contributed ten thousand dollars to the new
group.
And city council has re-allocated more than 140-thousand dollars of
Community Development funds that were already earmarked for Henry Street.
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Taking a look at your Monday forecast... Another summerlike day with Mostly
sunny skies -- highs reaching the mid to upper 80's again today.
Tonight looks clear with mild nighttime lows in the 50's maybe reaching 60
degrees.
And taking a look ahead...
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8Candidates
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TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Personal Property Tax
The Personal Property Tax has emerged as the top issue in race for governor.
At last night's televised debate
both candidates praised their respective plans.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond/Last Night;
Republican Jim Gilmore says it's time for some relief for working people.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT DEBATE#2 21:54:50
IN Q=I KNOW
((JIM GILMORE/R- CANDIDATE FOR GOV.: I KNOW YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE HIGH
TAX ENVIRONMENT YOU LIVE IN. THE HIGH TAX YOU HAVE TO PAY. PEOPLE WHO WORK
EVERYDAY AND GO TO AND FROM WORK BEATING IT UP AND DOWN THE ROAD TRYING TO MAKE
A LIVING AND THEN EVERY YEAR THEY GET THIS TAX IMPOSED ON THEM. I'M GONNA
ELIMINATE THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX.))
SUPER=@GILMORE1;
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=ELIMINATE THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX.
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VO-NAT
But Don Beyer insists Gilmore's plan isn't fair to southwest Virginia.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT DEBATE #2 21:15:07
IN Q=THE EXACT SAME CAR
((DON BEYER/D- CANDIDATE FOR GOV.: THE EXACT SAME CAR IN BATH CO. UNDER YOUR
PLAN WOULD GET A 15-DOLLAR TAX BREAK. IN FAIRFAX COUNTY A 563-DOLLAR TAX
BREAK. THE EXACT SAME CAR. THAT'S A SHIFT OF ABOUT 550-DOLLARS FROM
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TO FAIRFAX CO.))
SUPER=@BEYER1;
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=FAIRFAX COUNTY.
Talent=Melanie
SS=Doug Wilder
Meantime former Governor Doug Wilder, who moderated the debate, had a
telephone chat yesterday with President Clinton.
Clinton called to urge Wilder to endorse Don Beyer.
But the former governor still hasn't make an endorsement.
8E-React-Debate
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=mfe
TAPE#97-68
GRAPHIC=Don Beyer
Beyer supports in the Roanoke valley gathered to watch the debate.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton;
They watched it at Democrat Dick Cranwell's campaign headquarters.
Harry Nickens says Beyer is the best choice for residents of western
Virginia.
(///////SOT////)
SOT 08:45:13
IN Q=He's going to
((HARRY NICKENS/BEYER SUPPORTER: IF YOU HEARD THE DEBATE YOURSELF, YOU'LL KNOW
THAT THE INFLUENCE OF THE TIDEWATER AREA AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA IS GOING TO
BE PREDOMINATING THE GILMORE ADMINISTRATION AND DON BEYER I JUST DON'T THINK
WILL THAT WILL HAPPEN. HE'LL BE A GOVERNOR FOR VIRGINIA.))
SUPER=01-Harry Nickens/Beyer Supporter;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q= for Virginia.
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VO-NAT
Beyers supporters used the get together as an opportunity to ready the
troops.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 08:49:47
IN Q= It helps us
((GERALD HOLT/BEYER SUPPORTER: IT HELPS US TO KEEP FOCUSED AND ALSO YOU KNOW,
THIS CLOSE TO ELECTION DAY, ITS KIND OF LIKE A PEP RALLY FOR EVERYONE.))
SUPER=01-Gerald Holt/Beyer Supporter ;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q= rally for everyone.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Republicans
Roanoke Valley Republicans did not sponsor a debate party-
Local activist Hugh Key said party members expected Gilmore to, "slam dunk"
Beyer, so there wasn't a need to pay much attention to the debate.
8E-Bedford-School
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=tbr
TAPE#97-70
GRAPHIC=Education
And there was a debate in Bedford County last night for the candidates
running for school board and the Board of supervisors.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bedford Co.;
Only one school board hopeful showed up at the Staunton River High School
debate.
James Fields says schools are crowded, and the school system is two and half
million dollars in the red.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT4:59:57
IN Q=THE SCHOOL BOARD
((JAMES FIELDS/SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE: THE SCHOOL BOARD ACTS AS IT DOESN'T
KNOW HOW OR WHY IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THIS IS IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THEY
MUST APPROVE ALL EXPENDITURES AND THE BUDGET. THE COUNTY SUPERVISORS EXPRESSED
SUPRISE AT THE NO EXCUSES ARE ACCEPTABLE. ))
SUPER=01-James Fields/School Board Candidate;
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=are acceptable.
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VO-NAT
Candidates for SUPERVISOR focused on ways to increase revenues.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:11:27
IN Q=WE NEED TO
((ROGER CHEEK/BEDFORD COUNTY SUPERVISOR: WE NEED TO INCREASE INDUSTRY TO
BEDFORD COUNTY. THAT WILL CREATE JOBS FOR OUR CITIZENS, AND REVENUE WILL HELP
EASE THE TAX BURDEN PLACED ON BEDFORD COUNTY TAXPAYERS.))
SUPER=01-Roger Cheek/Bedford Co. Supervisor;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=COUNTY TAXPAYERS
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VO-NAT
Cheek's challenger says Bedford county needs to pursue more businesses.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:13:45
IN Q=
((STEVEN WILKENSON/BEDFORD COUNTY SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE: THAT IS THE
OPPORTUNITY TO GROW OUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BALANCE OUT OUR RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT. AND YOU'VE HEARD IT 3 TIMES TONIGHT, SO IT MUST BE TRUE.))
SUPER=01-Steven Wilkenson/Bedford Co. Supervisor Candidate;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=it must be true.
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VO-NAT
There are two more debates scheduled before the election.
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8E-Pay-phones
ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=eea
TAPE#97-58
GRAPHIC=NONE
The next time you use a pay phone, take lots of change with you.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Pay phone deregulation begins nationwide today, allowing pay phone operators
to charge whatever they want for a local call.
They can also limit how much time you get for your money.
Last year, congress stripped the states of their authority to regulate pay
phone prices.
Virginia fought back in court but lost.
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Taking a look at your Tuesday weather outlook... Mostly sunny skies -- highs
reaching the mid to upper 80's again today.
Tonight looks clear with mild nighttime lows in the 50's maybe reaching 60
degrees.
And taking a look ahead...
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