23:00-01

Newsbreak

ANCHOR=Jean

Good Evening.
A death row inmate convicted of killing a young Roanoke woman could now get a new trial.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Augusta Co./File Tape;


Tommy David Strickler got the death sentence for the 1990 abduction and murder of college student Leann Whitlock.
Details at eleven, plus we'll hear from the victims family.
SUPER=03-Pearl, MS;


Police now say the seven teens arrested for the school shooting in Mississippi were part of a satanic cult.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


And we'll show you the latest in electronics- including CD's the size of cassettes and truly personal TV's.
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ANCHOR=Jean


Join us for News 7 at Eleven. News-Heads
ANCHOR=Jean


Coming up on News 7-
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VO-NAT


He was convicted of killing a young Roanoke woman- and sentenced to die
Now he may get a new trial-
We'll talk to the victim's family.
Plus more information about the school shootings in Mississippi.
And the latest in electronics- including mini- CD's and more.
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ANCHOR=Jean


News 7 is next.

Strickler


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-69
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales


The state IS appealing.
But today, a federal judge granted death row inmate Tommy David Strickler a new trial.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Augusta Co./File Tape;


Strickler got the death sentence for the 1990 abduction and murder of Roanoke resident and James Madison University student Leann Whitlock.
His co-defendant got a life sentence.
Strickler was convicted for bashing Whitlock's head with a 70-pound rock.
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TALENT=Jean
SS=Legal Scales


Federal Judge Robert Merhige ("MARRIAGE") ruled today that whether in "good faith or bad" files pertinent to Strickler's case were "suppressed" by the prosecutor in Augusta County.
The Attorney General's office is appealing today's ruling.

Whitlock


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=afr
TAPE#97-75
GRAPHIC=None


Murder victim Leann Whitlock's parents live in Roanoke, and tonight they are surprised to learn the man convicted of killing their daughter may receive a new trial.
Double Boxes=Jean and Andrew/Newsroom


Andrew Freiden spoke with the Whitlocks tonight.
Andrew how did the family learn of the decision?
Live=Andrew Full/Microwave
SUPER=@Andrew1;


Jean-- the Whitlocks first heard about the possibility of a new trial for Tommy Strickler when they received a phone call earlier this evening.
They say it has caught them off guard.
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SOT
IN Q=It's not too
SUPER=01-Edward Whitlock/Victim's Father;
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
SUPER=01-Esther Whitlock/Victim's Mother;
RUNS=:00
OUT Q=bring our daughter back



SOT 8:44:04

((EDWARD WHITLOCK: IT'S NOT TOO PLEASANT, I CAN TELL YOU THAT. IT'S RIGHT HARD. ))
RUNS=:09


The Whitlocks say they've been trying to put their daughter's death behind them and continue with their lives.
It's been more than seven years since the trial--
And the prospect of reliving it all over again is almost too much to bear.
SOT 8;48:10

((ESTHER WHITLOCK: IT WAS VERY TOUGH, IT TOOK IT'S TOLL ON BOTH OF US, TO HEAR THE EVIDENCE AS IT WAS PRESENTED THEN. AND WE FELT THE VERDICT WAS JUST, AND WE WERE PLEASED WITH IT. AND WE LEARNED TO LIVE WITH IT-- WE CAN'T CHANGE THE RESULTS. WE CAN'T BRING OUR DAUGHTER BACK. ))
RUNS=:24
Live=Andrew Full/Newsroom


Jean, the Whitlocks say they are going to get on the phone in the morning, and try to find out more about the situation.
Double Boxes=Jean and Andrew/Newsroom


They say the evidence was all presented in the original trial, so they're hoping the attorney general's office is able to overturn today's ruling, and keep Tommy Strickler on death row.


Sex-Offender


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=tfl
TAPE#97-68
GRAPHIC=Richard Maulick


Some angry parents in the Botetourt County community of Cloverdale want a convicted child molester out of their neighborhood.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Botetourt Co.;


47-year old Richard Maulick came to the area last month to start after serving a 12 year prison sentence.
Maulick was convicted in 19-85 of sodomy and aggravated sexual battery against his daughter.
He claims the accusations were trumped up by his former wife to gain custody of their three children...but he pled guilty to the charges.
Now some residents are passing out flyers with Maulick's picture warning he's a criminal.
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SOT 15:49:58
IN Q=Why in

((PAT DEEL:WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD WE...WE'RE NOT GOING TO DO THAT. Sheriff Reed Kelly/Botetourt Co. ))
SUPER=01-Pat Deel/Maulick's Landlord; :00
SUPER=01-Reed Kelly/Botetourt Co. Sheriff; :11
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=all the facts
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VO-NAT


Several neighbors say they'd like to see state law changed so communities are notified when a convicted child molester moves to town.
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Kast


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=THa
TAPE#97-67
GRAPHIC=Legal Scales


He's accused of botching the case originally, but now Giles County prosecutor Garland Spangler wants to take a rape case back to court.
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VO-NAT


Charges against Cory Kast were dropped over the summer after Spangler failed to prosecute the case in a timely fashion.
SUPER=03-Giles Co./August;


Now Spangler is trying to bring the case back to court.
He recently obtained direct indictments against Kast on five NEW charges-- including robbery and abduction.
The alleged victim is cautiously optimistic.
Renee Trump spoke to NEWS 7, by phone, from her West Virginia home.
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SOT
IN Q=Even though

((RENEE TRUMP/RAPE VICTIM:EVEN THOUGH THAT, GARLAND SPANGLER DIDN'T DO HIS JOB AND EVERYTHING, I STILL THINK SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. ))
SUPER=02-Renee Trump/Rape Victim; :00
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=to be done.
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VO-NAT


There's a chance the new indictments won't stick-- because the law prohibits a defendant from being tried twice for the same crime.
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Amherst-Robbery


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=ssm
TAPE#97-65
GRAPHIC=None


Tips from concerned citizens helped Amherst County authorities make an arrest in the beating and robbery of two elderly brothers Monday night.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Amherst Co.


78-year old Lucian Mantiply and his 95-year old brother Cyrus were attacked in their Madison Heights home.
Acting on phone tips, police arrested 25-year old Joseph Daniel Tyree, a construction worker who lives less than a quarter mile from the Mantiply home.
Police say they found some of the stolen items in Tyree's house.
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SOT 12:10:30
IN Q=After speaking

((JIMMY AYERS/AMHERST CO. SHERIFF: AFTER SPEAKING TO HIM AND LOOKING THROUGH THE RESIDENCE, WE RECOVERED SEVERAL ITEMS THAT WERE LINKED TO THE MANTIPLY RESIDENCE AS WELL AS A FLASHLIGHT THAT HAD BEEN TAKEN FROM A VEHICLE THE SAME PARTICULAR NIGHT.))
SUPER=01-Jimmy Ayers/Amherst Co. Sheriff; :00
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=same particular night.
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VO-NAT


Tyree remains held without bond.
Both brothers are listed in satisfactory condition.
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School-Shooting


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Shooting


More details about the Mississippi school shootings-
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Pearl, MS/Last Week;


Police say 18 year old Grant Boyette was the leader of a secret satanic cult- and the mastermind behind the three killings.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 20:19:02
IN Q=

((HE'S BEEN PRAYING TO SATAN FOR POWER AND INFLUENCE AND MONEY.))
RUNS=:03
OUT Q=and money.
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VO-NAT

The students were arrested last week and charged with conspiring in the deaths of two high school students.
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SOT 20:19:30
IN Q=

((THEY WERE WORSHIPPING DEMONS... BLAH BLAH BLAH.))
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=blah blah blah."
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VO-NAT


Police say the groups mission was to take over the high school, set fires, and kill students and teachers.
The hit man- police say was 16 year old Luke Woodham.
He was arrested for killing two students and his mother.
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Space-Probe


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=None


Nuclear fuel floating in space.
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VO-NAT


That's why this little girl is crying.
She's one of several people protesting today's space launch-
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:00:38
IN Q=

((AND LIFTOFF OF THE CASSINI SPACE PROBE TO SATURN.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=TO SATURN."
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Cape Canaveral, FL;


Protestors say the 72 pounds of plutonium on board could fall to earth if there's an accident.
(/////SOT/////)

15:04:00 ((CINDY LEDDER/CASSINI PROTESTOR: I'VE SEEN A LOT OF ROCKETS GOING OFF. I'VE NEVER BEEN AS SCARED AS WITH THIS ONE.))
SOT 15:03:23
IN Q=

((ALETHA LEDDER/CASSINI PROTESTOR: I LOVE THE EARTH I LOVE EVERTHING ABOUT IT.))
SUPER=01-Cindy Ledder/Cassini Protestor; 00
SUPER=01-Alethea Ledder/Cassini Protestor; 06-09!
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=everything about it."
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VO-NAT


The space probe is on a seven year journey.
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NS-Building


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=jda
TAPE#97-62
GRAPHIC=Norfolk Southern


Norfolk Southern is giving a boost to downtown Roanoke redevelopment.
Today, the railroad announced the donation of three buildings, including the offices that will house a new higher education center.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


Norfolk Southern vacated the buildings in 1992.
With plans for the education center now taking shape, the railroad is donating the buildings to a downtown Roanoke foundation.
State Senator John Edwards has spearheaded support for the center and says the railroad's gift is an important step.
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SOT
IN Q=The architecture school

((THE ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL AT VIRGINIA TECH HAS LOOKED AT THEM AND SAID YOU NEED TO PRESERVE THEM, THEIR HISTORIC AND ARCHIETECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND THIS IS A WAY TO MAKE SURE THESE BUILDINGS LIVE ON AND HAVE A NEW LIFE NOW THAT NORFOLK SOUTHERN HAS MOVED OUT OF THEM.))
SUPER=@Edwards;
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=moved out of them.
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VO-NAT


The gift also includes the old passenger station which has its own sentimental and historic significance.
Plans for the station are not complete, but the building will likely serve as a visitors center.
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Tease#1



ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11

SOFT MUSIC
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Super=X5045 (starts tease FX)


State employees are paying close attention to this year's political campaigns. We'll tell you why coming up on News 7 at 11.
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VO-NAT


And the latest home entertainment gadgets are fun to check out-- but will they make the television and stereo you now own obsolete?
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Comm#1
Super=X5041 (clears tease FX)


Reno


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Janet Reno


The pressure's on the Attorney General-
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Washington DC;


Lawmakers want an independent counsel to look into Clinton-Gore fundraising.
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SOT 15:09:32
IN Q=

((THAT'S THE KIND OF THING THAT IS DESTROYING YOUR CREDIBILITY BECAUSE THE TAPE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.))
SOT 15:09:12
IN Q=

((JANET RENO/ATTORNEY GENERAL: THERE IS NOTHING IN THE STATEMENT YOU PROVIDED TO ME JUST NOW THAT INDICATED THAT THE PRESIDENT HAD ANY KNOWLEDGE OF ANY CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND TO SUGGEST THAT IS TO ENGAGE IN RUMOR AN INNUENDO THAT WE TRY TO AVOID IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.))
SUPER=01-Rep. James Sensenbrenner/(R) Wisconsin; 00
SUPER=01-Janet Reno/Attorney General; 10
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=department of justice."
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VO-NAT


Reno says she will only appoint special counsel if the evidence warrants one.
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Beyer-Gilmore


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-58
GRAPHIC=Campaign 97


The issues they sparked on may NOT even matter in Virginia over the next four years.
But in their last public debate, Jim Gilmore and Don Beyer knew every word counted.
Even ones they may wish they hadn't said.
Ellen Qualls reports.
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SOT
IN Q=20 hours
SUPER=@Gilmore; :07
SUPER=03-McLean; :24
SUPER=@Beyer1; :38
SUPER=@Ellen1; 1:26
RUNS=1:36
OUT Q=Qualls, News 7, Mclean.


(( 20 hours is a lifetime in gubernatorial politics.
At 6pm Tuesday, this aired on TV.
SOT 36:16

((JIM GILMORE/R-CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR: I THINK A SPOUSAL NOTIFICATION WOULD BE SOMETHING THAT WE COULD REQUIRE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION.))
RUNS=:04


Then 20 hours later:
SOT 13:21:05

((JIM GILMORE: NO I DON'T SUPPORT IT. I DON'T SUPPORT A SPOUSAL NOTIFICATION BILL... BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT I THINK FRANKLY.))
RUNS=:07


The bad news for Virginia's former attorney general -- the abortion measure was ruled UNconstitutional five years ago.
SOT 13:16:50

((JIM GILMORE: BUT THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS I DID CONSIDER IT. AFTER THAT INTERVIEW I WENT BACK AND READ THE CASEY DECISION OVER AGAIN. AND THE FACT IS IT'S ABSOLUTELY UNCONSTITUTIONAL SO IT'S REALLY NOT AN ISSUE.))
runs=:10



SOT 13:18:22

((DON BEYER: ONE SUPREME COURT VOTE CHANGES, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE THINGS JIM WANTS TO DO BECOME PERMISSIBLE.))
RUNS=:07



SOT 13:18:12

((DON BEYER: THE WORLD RECORD FLIP-FLOP IN THIS CAMPAIGN WAS TO BE FOR SPOUSAL NOTIFICATION AT 6PM LAST NIGHT AND AT 10 O'CLOCK AGAINST IT.))
RUNS=:07



SOT 13:20:45

((JIM GILMORE: HE HAS SAID THAT I SUPPORTED THAT AND FLIP-FLOPPED. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FALSE.))
RUNS=:04



SOT 13:23:14

((DON BEYER: AND I DIDN'T MAKE IT UP ABOUT SPOUSAL NOTIFICATION. I JUST READ THE FRONT PAGE OF THE WASHINGTON POST THIS MORNING.))
RUNS=:06


But Gilmore wasn't the only one with a weak spot.
Beyer said this week he would favor allowing local or regional politicians to raise their own taxes.
SOT 13:14:22

((DON BEYER: IF IT IS THE WILL OF THIS REGION TO BAND TOGETHER WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, THEN I WILL NOT STAND IN THE WAY.))
RUNS=:06



SOT 13:15:02

((JIM GILMORE: THE ANSWER IS NO. WITH RESPECT TO ADDITIONAL REFERENDUMS TO RAISE TAXES. BUT LET ME ALSO POINT OUT THAT THERE'S A HAUNTING PHRASE THAT'S OUT THERE "BUILDING THE POLITICAL WILL.))
RUNS=:09



SOT STANDUP

((THIS IS THE LAST SCHEDULED DEBATE FOR THESE TWO. IT WILL NOT BE SEEN EXCEPT IN EXCERPTS OUTSIDE NORTHERN VIRGINIA. ELLEN QUALLS, NEWS 7, MCLEAN.))
RUNS=:10))


Campaign-Finance


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=Jim Gilmore


In the dash for campaign cash in Virginia, Republican Jim Gilmore had a good September.
In campaign finance reports released tonight, Gilmore raised more than 1 and half million dollars last month.
SS=Don Beyer


Democrat Don Beyer pulled in less than half that figure.
That puts Gilmore on top in the money game, with almost 7-point-2 million raised to date... compared to Beyer's 6-point-6 million.
Both totals already surpass George Allen and Mary Sue Terry in 1993.

Payne-Hager


ANCHOR=jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=afr
TAPE#97-74
GRAPHIC=Campaign 97


The candidates for Lieutenant Governor say their race is being overshadowed-- that too much emphasis is on the governor's office.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


So they held a debate today in Roanoke at public television station W-B-R-A, but no reporters were allowed to witness the event.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:18:09
IN Q=I DON'T KNOW

((JOHN HAGER: I DON'T KNOW WHY WE DON'T DO IT IN AN OPEN FORMAT, I DON'T KNOW WHY WE DON'T DO IT IN AN OPEN FORMAT LIKE I'VE PROPOSED INSTEAD OF ONCE IN A WHILE IN A CLOSED ROOM. ))
SUPER=@Hager;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=IN A CLOSED ROOM
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VO-NAT


On the issues, Democrat L-F Payne attacked Jim Gilmore's personal property tax cut plan.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:07:46
IN Q=

((LF PAYNE: THERE IS NOT ENOUGH GROWTH REVENUE TO SUPPORT THAT KIND OF EXPENDITURE, AND THAT MEANS WE'D HAVE TO RAISE TAXES SOMEWHERE ELSE IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THAT. AND I DON'T THINK THAT'S WHAT VIRGINIANS WANT.
SUPER=@Payne;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=virginians want.
ANCHOR=Jean
SS=Campaign 97


If you want to watch the debate, it will air on W-B-R-A next week.

Delegates-forum


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=eea
TAPE#97-73
GRAPHIC=Campaign 97


Virginia State employees are watching the campaigns closely.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;


Tonight they listened to candidates for delegate at a forum in Salem.
State employees say they're concerned about privatization, health care costs, salaries and their workload.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=

((JOAN DENT/VA. GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES ASSOC.; MORE THAN THOSE COMPENSATATION ISSUES, THEY'RE LOOKING AT THE ABILITY TO GET THEIR JOBS DONE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY AND AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, FEEL THAT IN A LOT OF CASES THAT HAS BEEN WITHHELD FROM THEM. ))
SUPER=01-Joan Dent/Va. Governmental Employees Assoc.
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=withheld from them
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VO-NAT


There are many votes at stake, the Governmental Employees Association represents 18-thousand workers state-wide.
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Tease#2



ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11

SOFT MUSIC
Super=X5047 (loads tease FX)
Super=X5045 (starts tease FX)


Faster than the speed of sound-- a British racing team finally holds that distinction. We'll show you later on News 7 at 11.
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VO-NAT


And there's something in the air at New York City airports--it's just not the planes. We'll tell you what's behind the latest travel delays.
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Comm#2
Super=X5041 (clears tease FX)


Air-Delays


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11
WRITER=JJA
TAPE#Net
GRAPHIC=Air Travel


Planes are delayed at New York City Airports- by bad conditions- but we aren't talking about the weather.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Woodbury, NY;

It's the conditions indoors disrupting air service.
Tiny particles of fiberglass made air traffic controllers cough- they're eyes became red and itchy.
It started when contractors began removing ceiling tiles in the control room.
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SOT 16:48:11
IN Q=

((PETER PORCARO/AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER: SO THEY HAVE THESE HOODS THAT THEY BROUGHT IN THAT WE COULD WEAR WHILE WE'RE WORKING, VERY CONFINING.))
SUPER=01-Peter Porcaro/Air Traffic Controller;
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=very confining.
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VO-NAT


Workers are also wearing masks-
Meanwhile many flights are cancelled or delayed at Newark and LaGuardia airports.
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Electronics-Show


ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=mfe
TAPE#97-72
GRAPHIC=None


First record albums, then eight track and cassette tapes.
Now the latest in music may come on a mini disc-
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


It's just one of the newest advances in electronics on display tonight at Audiotronics in Roanoke.
The disc is the quality of a CD and as compact as a cassette- You can also record on it.
Or how about- strapping your own personal TV to your head-
Or digitally recorded movies on 5 inch discs.
With new technology- how do you know what you buy won't be outdated in a few years?
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 0:05:08
IN Q=When we went from

((SEAN BLAKE/SONY: WHEN WE WENT FROM BLACK AND WHITE TO COLOR, EVEN THOUGH EVERYBODY LIKES THE COLOR BETTER, IT DIDN'T REALLY OBSOLETE BLACK AND WHITE TV, THEY'RE STILL FUNCTIONAL, YOU CAN STILL USE THEM.))
SUPER=01-Sean Blake/Sony Corp.; :
RUNS=:08
OUT Q= something else new.
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VO-NAT


Blake says the entertainment industry is more concerned with VALUE.
The equipment you buy today, shouldn't be outdated in just a few years.
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ANCHOR=Jean
SS=None


And yes, Blake also says there will be a time when your TV, Radio, Computer, and Telephone may be combined- with only one remote control. Forecasts
SUPER=#569;
SUPER=X5000;
SUPER=330-Clear And/Chilly/38-42/Sunny And/Cool/60-62;
SUPER=331-Mostly Clear/Wind N-10/40-45/Sunny And/Cool/60-64;
SUPER=332-Frost Warning/Wind NE-10/35-37/Mostly Cloudy/Wind NE-10/60-62;
SUPER=333-Clear And/Cold/36-40/Sunny And/Cool/60-62;
SUPER=334-Frost Warning/Wind NE-10/34-38/Mostly Cloudy/Wind NE-10/58-62;
SUPER=X5001;


S-Score


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#EXTRA
GRAPHIC=NONE
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Gainesville, FL; :00


The Florida Gators have suspended starting quarterback Doug Johnson for this Saturday's game at Auburn.
Head coach Steve Spurrier says he violated a team rule.
Johnson has thrown for 20 touchdowns already this season.
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S-Orioles


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S7-19
GRAPHIC=INDIANS/ORIOLES


If you were hoping for a Braves-Orioles world series, you'll instead be getting two former Braves trying to fry some fish.
A day after the Marlins disposed of Atlanta, Cleveland did the same to Baltimore.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Baltimore, MD/Fox-MLB; :00


Here's the only run of the game, and the one that clinched it for the Tribe.
Tony Fernandez with this solo blast in the top of the 11th off Armando Benitez gave the Indians a 1-to-nothing lead heading to the bottom of the inning.
Jose Mesa came in and struck out Roberto Alomar with a high and tight fastball.
SUPER=35-Cleveland/1/Baltimore/0/Final In 11;


Game, set, match, Dave Justice, Marquis Grissom and the Indians advance.
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SOT
IN Q="This is...

(( ))
SUPER=01-Davey Johnson/Orioles Manager; :00
SUPER=01-Mike Hargrove/Indians Manager; :07
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=...CLEVELAND INDIANS."
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S-MLB


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=MLB


Major League owners have voted overwhelmingly to accept a realignment plan that will involve the switch of one American League team to the National League.
The Kansas City Royals will be offered the option of moving first.
If they decide decline, the choice falls to Milwaukee.
And the Brewers are anxious to make the jump.
Other moves would have Detroit in the AL central, and new Tampa Bay in the East.

S-Panthers


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#CP97-1
GRAPHIC=PANTHERS


The Carolina Panthers are realigning their offensive backfield again this week.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Charlotte, NC; :00


Head coach Dom Capers announced that he is making a quarterback change for the fourth time this season.
After a week of Steve Beuerlein, Capers says Kerry Collins will return as the team's starter.
Collins has been ineffective this year, but Beuerlein has a strained knee ligament.
Panthers play in New Orleans Sunday.
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S-Skins


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#RS97-1
GRAPHIC=REDSKINS


The Washington Redskins will be making some changes as well this coming week thanks in part to some injuries.
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VO-NAT eng#


Running back Terry Allen has a severely sprained left knee he is out for the next two to four weeks.
Offensive mate Michael Westbrook also has a sprained knee. His will keep him out at least a month.
And safety Jess Campbell has a broken thumb. He may still play this weekend against the Tennessee Oilers.
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Sports Tease


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#sports tease
GRAPHIC=NONE
Super=X5047 (loads tease FX)
Super=X5045 (starts tease FX)


We will shift sports from the oblong ball to the round one when we come back as we check out this week's edition of Hometown Hoops Weekly.
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VO-NAT eng#


Steve Mason - is back in the house right after this.
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Super=X5041 (clears tease FX)


S-Hoops


ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=11pm
WRITER=sma
TAPE#=GIRL-97
GRAPHIC=hometown hoops weekly


Steve Mason is here with this week's edition of Hometown Hoops Weekly, that even includes a cameo appearance from new Tech hoop boss Bobby Hussey.
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SOT
IN Q=first audio
SUPER=@Steve1; :00
SUPER=01-Bryan Harvey/Glenvar Head Coach; :17
SUPER=03-Vinton; :27
SUPER=01-Katrina Williams/Transferred to Glenvar from Pulaski; :43
SUPER=03-Bedford/Red Devils vs. Minutemen; :53
SUPER=01-Kim Trent/Rustburg Head Coach; 1:05
SUPER=03-Forest/Golden Eagles vs. Cavaliers; 1:16
SUPER=01-David Grant/Liberty Head Coach; 1:33
SUPER=03-Blacksburg; 1:40
SUPER=01-Bobby Hussey/Virginia Tech Head Coach; 1:50
RUNS=2:21
OUT Q=...see ya next time"
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((:)) ((BRYAN HARVEY:)) ((Dennis Layman left Bryan Harvey a state championship contender. Harvey's
Highlanders are 5 and OH in the three Rivers. #12, Katrina Williams averages 20

points a game along with 7 assists and 7 steals a game. ((:))
In the Seminole District; Brookville is number 1.
Rustburg is 10 and 6 on the year. The contribution of role players like Lauren Akers has helped. Coach Kim Trent gets most of her production from post players Holly Franklin and Amy Wynn. ((:))
Staunton River is in third at 4 and 4 in district play. Tom Karnes counts on the experience of his 4 returning starters. Erin Wolfe is one of 3 double figure scorers.
David Grant's Liberty squad is tied for fifth but proved seminole district parity by beating Rustburg last night 49-46. ((:))
Our hometown hoops weekly finer point comes from va. tech men's basketball coach Bobby Hussey; who addresses the coach/player/parent challenges. First he says the parent and player should try and work it out.))

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New Tech women's head coach Bonnie Henrickson is finsing out that she is one the same page with at least one NBA team when it comes to practice.
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As part of her preparation for this season, Henrickson spent some time in Chapel Hill earlier this month checking out Larry Brown and Philadelphia 76ers training camp.
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It's faster than many speeding planes-
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and it's our video of the day.
You've probably heard about attempts to break the land speed- Today the record WAS officially broken.
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At 763 miles an hour and faster than the speed of sound- The British Team broke the record.
The team did clock in at 764 Monday but that run did not count-
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by SS