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Next on News 7 at Five-
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VO-NAT
Voters are choosing a new Governor- and many more races- Election 97
coverage coming up next.
Attorneys argue in court for Louise Woodward.
And a near miss on the highway caught on tape.
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Wx-Heads
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SS=None
Our chilly day will be followed tomorrow by one with a bit more sunshine.
More on the forecast coming up.
medical-heads
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Tonight on Health Check...
Carilion Health System gets good marks when it comes to patient care.
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VO-NAT
And is your throat a little scratchy? You might want to take some zinc to
get over that cold.
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VO-NAT
Election Day 1997-- voters throughout the Commonwealth are electing new
leaders of the state. And in hometowns throughout Virginia, local contests are
being decided.
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5-Beyer
ANCHOR=Jean
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TAPE#597-42
GRAPHIC=news-7 at five
Good Evening, I'm Jean Jadhon
SS=beyer
Don Beyer arrived at election day as a definite underdog.
But this morning he cast his vote, challenged Jim Gilmore's plan to
eliminate the car tax, and expressed confidence the polls will be proven wrong.
Double Box=Jean & Joe
Joe Dashiell was up early to catch Beyer voting, and tonight he's at the
Jefferson Hotel in Richmond where the Democrats are gathering.
ANCHOR=JoeD
Jean, the republican surge of the last few weeksSUPER=@joe1;
SUPER=22-Richmond;
may have caused many people to write off Don Beyer's campaign, but Beyer
wasn't conceding anything this morning.
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SOT
IN Q=Don Beyer can count on
SUPER=03-Alexandria; :00
SUPER=@Beyer1; :18
RUNS=1:10
OUT Q=Joe Dashiell News 7 Richmond.
((Don Beyer can count on the support of yellow- dog democrats. It's the
independents and undecideds he was still hoping to sway.
Arriving at Alexandria city hall, to blue skies and bright lights, Beyer
said he was encouraged by the good weather, and the number of voters still
making up their minds.
SOT 07:08:44
IN Q=Even as of Thursday night
(( ))
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=struggling with it in the last minute.
With photographers capturing the moment, Beyer and his wife Megan cast
their ballots.
And Beyer said the Democrats have been successful in puncturing what he
calls the myth of Jim Gilmore's car tax plan.
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SOT 07:08:32
IN Q=Everything looks good
((EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD AND FEELS GOOD. I'M NOT NAIVE. WE'VE BEEN AN UNDERDOG
IN THE POLLS FOR A LONG TIME, BUT WE CAN DO THIS AND WE'RE GOING TO DO
saysTHIS.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=going to do this.
Election night will bring Beyer to Richmond with his running mates, L- F
Payne and Bill Dolan.
and a roomful of democrats who are hoping for a surprize ending to a
discouraging campaign.
Joe Dashiell News 7 Richmond))
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GRAPHIC=gilmore
Jim Gilmore went into this election day with a comfortable margin in the
polls.
But there was NO bragging in a limited schedule of public appearances today.
double boxes Jean/Ellen
Ellen Qualls is at the Richmond Marriott.
ANCHOR=ellen
Jean, this is where Republicans are gathering tonightSUPER=@ellen1;
SUPER=06-Richmond;
for what they hope will be a victory celebration times three -- as in for Jim
Gilmore, John Hager, and Mark Earley.
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SOT **rolled from truck**
IN Q=But as for the Gilmores
SUPER=03-Henrico Co.; :00
SUPER=@Gilmore; :
RUNS=:46
OUT Q=votes come out.
(( But as for the Gilmores, they were remarkably reserved this morning for
being the favorites to next inhabit Virginia's Executive Mansion.
Only after casting his ballot at his Henrico County precinct at 7:40 this
morning, did Gilmore even seem to breathe a sigh of relief.
SOT 07:48:13
((JIM GILMORE/R-CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR: WE WERE NEVER FRUSTRATED. WE JUST
WANTED TO WORK HARD IN ORDER TO GET OUR IDEAS OUT TO THE PEOPLE. WE WERE
CONFIDENT THAT ONCE WE DID THAT IT WOULD BE FINE. BUT WE DO NOT PRESUME THIS
ELECTION. WE ARE ASKING THE PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR US TODAY.))
RUNS=:12
If the people vote for Gilmore in the margins they told pollsters they
would, it could be an even more historic day for Virginia.
SOT 07:48:30
((JIM GILMORE/R-CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR: WE THINK THAT WE'RE RUNNING STRONGLY
IN MANY OF THE DISTRICTS WHERE THE DELEGATES ARE RUNNING AND WE KNOW THAT THE
ISSUES THAT WE HAVE PUT FORWARD ARE RESONATING IN THOSE DISTRICTS. SO WE'RE
OPTIMISTIC. BUT I CAN'T MAKE ANY PREDICTION UNTIL WE SEE HOW THE VOTES COME
OUT.))
RUNS=:13
))
LIVE=ellen full
SUPER=06-Richmond;
If the House of Delegates picks up just a handful of Republicans, it could
tip to the GOP for the first time ever.
If John Hager wins as Lieutenant Governor, it would tip the state senate
firmly Republican for the first time.
double boxes ELLEN/Jean
And if Gilmore, Hager, and Earley win tonight, it would be a first ever
sweep of the three statewide offices by this party.
5-voter-turnout
ANCHOR=Jean
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TAPE#597-45
GRAPHIC=election 97
Voters can still cast their ballots until seven tonight.
And then the count begins.
double boxes Jean/Denise
Denise Allen is in at the Highland Precinct in Roanoke.
Denise, how has turnout been?
ANCHOR=denise
Jean, election officials say the overall turnout is DOWN from the last
gubernatorial election.
SUPER=@denise1;
SUPER=22-Roanoke;
There is about a five to 8 percent decease in voter turnout compared to
1993.
At this precinct, officials say the ward system referendum is the draw.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Tonight we'll know if Roanoke citizens want status quo-- by choosing city
council members at large or if voters decide on the ward system.
But overall, citizens don't seem too interested in the races.
At three this afternoon the Roanoke registrar reported 36 percent of the
voters had hit the polls.
In Roanoke County about 40-percent had pulled the levers.
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LIVE=denise full
SUPER=22-Roanoke;
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double boxes Jean/Denise
(questions: Are registrars surprised by the turnout?)
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Our election day coverage continues in 90-seconds, with live reports from
Lynchburg and Vinton...
And on Health Check-- when is a fever bad enough to go to the doctor-- the
latest guidelines when we come back.
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5-Au-Pair
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Defense attorneys went to bat for Louise Woodward-
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Cambridge, MA;
arguing that her murder conviction should be thrown out.
They said maybe Matthew Eappen wasn't killed by his Nanny- maybe he died of
injuries suffered earlier.
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SOT 14:06:24
IN Q=
((BARRY SCHECK/DEFENSE ATTORNEY: THERE IS NO QUESTION IN THIS CASE THAT IF THE
SKULL FRACTURE WAS OLD THERE IS REASONABLE DOUBT.))
SUPER=01-Barry Scheck/Defense Attorney;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=is reasonable doubt."
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VO-NAT
But prosecutors say the conviction should stand.
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SOT 14:04:57
IN Q=
((GERARD LEONE, JR./PROSECUTOR: THE JURY BELIEVED THAT MATTHEW EAPPEAN WAS
HEALTHY NORMAL AND WELL ON FEBRUARY FOURTH. THAT MATTHEW EAPPEN WAS IN THE SOLE
CUSTOY OF THE DEFENDANT DURING THE COURSE OF THAT DAY.))
SUPER=01-Gerard Leone, Jr./Prosecutor;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=COURE OF THAT DAY."
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VO-NAT
The judge has not said when he will make a decision.
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5-Cranwell-Bedrosian
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GRAPHIC=election 97
Candidates vying for the house of delegates seat that blankets parts of
Bedford, Craig, Botetourt, and Roanoke Counties were keeping an eye on voter
turnout today.
double boxes Jean/ERIC
Eric Earnhart joins us with details of the Dick Cranwell-Al Bedrosian Race.
SUPER=@ERIC1;
SUPER=22-Vinton;
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(roll cue: "no one was making any bold predictions.")
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SOT
IN Q=Challenger Al
SUPER=03-Vinton; :00
SUPER=01-Al Bedrosian/(R) Candidate for Delegate; :13
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.; :22
SUPER=01-Dick Cranwell/(D) Candidate for Delegate; :29
RUNS=:39
OUT Q=dont believe that.
(( Challenger Al Bedrosian kept a chilly vigil outside polling places
today...
His mood... upbeat but cautious, hoping the governor's race brings a good
Republican turnout.
SOT 13:30:26
IN Q=that always helps
((AL BEDROSIAN/CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE; THAT ALWAYS HELPS, I MEAN OBVIOUSLY IF
PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GET OUT FROM A CONSERVATIVE POINT OF VIEW AND THE
REPUBLICANS GET THEIR PEOPLE TO THE POLLS IT DOES HELP, BUT YOU'VE ALSO GOT TO
RUN A GOOD CAMPAIGN, ENOUGH SO THAT PEOPLE ARE ALSO GOING TO WANT TO PUT YOU
ON. ))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=put you on
Incumbent Dick Cranwell was also keeping his cool about the race as he got
in some last minute campaigning.
SOT 15:14:53
IN Q=what I have found
((DICK CRANWELL/(D) WHAT I HAVE FOUND IS THAT VOTER TURNOUT, YOU KNOW, THE
PROPHETS WHO TALK ABOUT IT HELPING ONE PARTY AS OPPOSED TO ANOTHER, I JUST
DON'T BELIEVE THAT.))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=don't believe that
LIVE=eric full
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GRAPHIC=election 97
Two seats in the House of Delegates are up for grabs in central Virginia..
double boxes Jean/Steve
Steve Smallshaw joins us from Lynchburg, Steve what kind of day has it been
for the candidates there?
ANCHOR=steve
Jean, this is kind of the fun day for a politician..SUPER=@ssm1;
SUPER=22-Lynchburg;
the hardest part of the campaign is behind them, and they can now relax.. at
least until the polls close at seven tonight.
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SOT
IN Q=No matter
SUPER=03-Nelson Co.; :00
SUPER=@Payne; :18
SUPER=03-Lynchburg; :24
SUPER=01-Preston Bryant/(R) Candidate for Delegate; :32
RUNS=:41
OUT Q=with our families.
(( No matter who you are or what you're running for, Election Day is something
special.
Like most politicians, L.F. Payne started his day early, greeting supporters
before casting his own vote in Nelson County.
Payne says today is the day to forget the campaign rhetoric and poll
numbers.
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SOT 7:49:49
IN Q=But all that
((L.F. PAYNE/D- LT. GOV. CANDIDATE: BUT ALL THAT DOESN'T MATTER, WHAT MATTERS
IS THIS POLL THAT'S GOING ON NOW ALL DAY TODAY AND AT SEVEN O'CLOCK WE'LL KNOW
THE RESULTS.))
RUNS=:05
OUT Q=know the results.
natsot 11:03:45
((GOOD TO SEE YOU.. GOOD TO SEE YOU.))
RUNS=:04
Preston Bryant has lost 15 pounds on the campaign trail in the 23rd
District.
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SOT 11:17:14
IN Q=We're all feeling
((PRESTON BRYANT/R- HOUSE OF DELEGATES CANDIDATE: WE'RE ALL FEELING VERY
POSITIVE, IT'S A GOOD, CLEAN, CRISP DAY AND PEOPLE ARE EXCITED AND WE'RE JUST
LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING IT OVER WITH SO WE CAN ALL GO HOME AND SPEND MORE
TIME WITH OUR FAMILIES.))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=with our families.))
LIVE=steve/full
SUPER=22-Lynchburg;
In most of the precincts we visited today, we were told voter turnout has
been steady all day long.
double boxes jean/steve
Of course every politician will tell you that's good news for them. Jean?
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ANCHOR=Jean
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You may have watched government meetings when you tune into RVTV-- but the
station does much more to highlight our community.
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SUPER=22-Roanoke;
STOCKS BUMP NEXT
5-RVTV
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Roanoke Valley Television- R-V-T-V as it's known- just hired a new Executive
Director, and the station is planning bigger and better things.
DOUBLE BOX JEAN/PATRICK
Patrick Evans ventured over to the Jefferson Center to find out more about
the future of RVTV.
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SUPER=21-Patrick Evans;
SUPER=22-Roanoke;
SUPER=01-Elaine Simpson/Station Manager;
SUPER=22-Roanoke;
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Forecasts
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Several Hokies are on the mend-- Mike has a status report in tonight's
Ticker.
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VO-NAT
And it's supposed to be better than chicken soup for colds--- we're talking
about zinc.
With many different brands on the market, which beats the sniffles? The
story, next, on Health Check.
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Comm Break#3
six-preview
ANCHOR=Keith
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SUPER=@Keith1;
Good Afternoon Keith Humphry here.
It's election day, you know.
The polls close 100 minutes from now. NEWS-7 crews are geared up to bring
you all the reactions and results.
dissolve to full screen
NEWS-7's comprehensive coverage begins just before seven tonight.
We'll have updates throughout the evening, along with an hour-long special.
We'll wrap things up on NEWS-7 at 11.
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Double Boxes=Jean and Keith/Newsroom
I'm teaming up with Jean Jadhon to bring you the latest from the state-wide
contests along with all your hometown political contests.
ANCHOR=Jean
And of course you'll have more election day coverage on NEWS-7 at SIx--
We'll see you later Keith--
5-AIDS
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#597-48
GRAPHIC=AIDS
Disturbing news about the AIDS epidemic from Italian researchers.
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VO-NAT
They say the epidemic is moving from men to women, and from drug users to
their sexual partners.
Scientists have long believed AIDS was transforming itself from a homosexual
disease to a heterosexual disease in the western world.
In developing countries, AIDS has long been a disease associated with
heterosexual sex.
Scientists say screening programs need to be redirected to those most at
risk.
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ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#597-50
GRAPHIC=children;s health
When it comes to gauging children's fevers, when is the right time to seek
medical help?
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Chicago;
Many parents say it's simply a judgment call whether the temperature is high
enough to warrant a trip to the pediatrician.
New guidelines define just what a fever is.
Rectal temperature is over 100-point four.
AN oral temp over 99-point five degrees.
Or an underarm temperature more than 98-point six.
Experts say it isn't the fever-- but several symptoms, that tell you it is
time to seek professional help.
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SOT 16:53;34
IN Q=
((LETHARGIC, HARD TO CONSOLE, AND MAYBE ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS LIKE A LOT OF
VOMITING OR DIARRHEA. ))
SUPER=01-Dr. Rebecca Unger/Northwestern Children's Practice
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=or diarrhea
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VO-NAT
Doctors say if you don't experience these symptoms-- you can usually treat
the fever yourself.
The new guidlines say after three days if the fever does NOT break then you
should call your doctor.
But they add, parents know their children best--
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5-zinc
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#597-49
GRAPHIC=the common cold.
Fighting a cold yet?
The latest products fighting the sniffles and coughs contain one main
ingredient: zinc.
It has no side effects and is safe for children.
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VO-NAT
A recent study shows taking zinc reduces your cold symptoms and cuts it's
length in half... from eight to four days.
Last cold season this zinc product ruled the market...
but this season there are lots of competitors and for consumers lots of
questions.
Some products contain the chemical zinc acetate...
and others zinc gluconate.
No one really knows which is better, but the studies showing the benefits of
zinc were only tested on zinc gluconate...
The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate zinc, because it is found
naturally in humans.
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5-Carilion
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5p
WRITER=jmc
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=carilion
Several Carilion hospitals have received the highest level of accreditation
for patient care.
The healthcare chain's hospitals in Roanoke, Franklin County and Radford
received accreditation with (COMMEN-dation) commendation.
The award comes from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations.
2-shot-toss
ANCHOR=Jean
It seems as if Mike Stevens should be doing health check tonight-- he has
medical reports on two Kansas City Chiefs injured last night-- along with an
update on how some Virginia Tech players are doing.
Hi Mike.
S5-Tech
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=sma
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GRAPHIC=ticker
Good afternoon everyone; welcome to your Tuesday ticker.
SS=Big East
While the buzz around Blacksburg is choosing our state's representatives;
the Hokies are sure to have the fans vote this Saturday when 20th ranked
Virginia Tech hosts Big East rival Miami.
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VO-NAT #eng
SUPER=03-Blacksburg/Saturday; :00
Before the Hokies can prepare for the Hurricanes; quarterback Al Clark,
receivers Angelo Harrison and Michael Stuewe; along with some other banged up
player must complete the healing process.
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SOT
IN Q="Today
((FRANK BEAMER/VIRGINIA TECH HEAD COACH:))
SUPER=01-Frank Beamer/Virginia Tech Head Coach; :00
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=..they should play"
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VO-NAT(Con't)
A few Tech back ups led the Hokies to an impressive, confidence building win
over UAB this past Saturday. Tech faces a tough Miami team this weekend; one
that has won 3 straight conference games and 4 consecutive overall.
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SOT
IN Q="they have
((KEN OXENDINE/VIRGINIA TECH TAILBACK:))
SUPER=01-Ken Oxendine/Virginia Tech Tailback; :00
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=...to execute"
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=Tech football
The game is a sell out. Tech has added extra bleachers to accommodate the
over 53 thousand fans expected. Scouts from the Orange, Sugar, Fiesta and
Carquest Bowls will be on hand. Kick off is set for 6:10 pm.
S5-NFL
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The Kansas City came from behind to beat the Steelers last night 13-to-10 at
Arrowhead stadium, but it was a costly win for the Chefs.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Kansas City, MO/ABC; :00
Early in the first quarter, KC quarterback Elvis Grbac was sacked on this
play by two Steelers, He stayed down after the hit for good reason.
He has a broken collarbone.
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SOT
IN Q="Elvis...
((MARTY SCHOTTENHEIMER/CHIEFS HEAD COACH:))
SUPER=01-Marty Schottenheimer/Chiefs Head Coach; :00
RUNS=:23
OUT Q=...INDEFINITELY."
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VO-NAT CON'T
The Chiefs got some good news today concerning tight end Ted Popson.
He suffered a mild concussion on this wicked hit to hit chin last night.
He was taken off the field on a stretcher, but he's in good shape today.
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ANCHOR=Mike
SS=TICKER
Speaking of good shape. VMI's football team is about to get a big boost for
its big man.
Details coming up at six.
Take care.
take a break
5-Kicker
ANCHOR=Jean
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WRITER=JJA
TAPE#net-b
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You've heard of close calls- but this is one you have to see.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salt Lake City, UT;
A Utah Highway Patrol car caught a near tragedy on tape-
As a state trooper is talking to a motorist- watch what happens.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:29:53
IN Q=
((LOOK OUT LOOK OUT! NAT SOUND OF CRASH.))
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=NAT SOUDN INFORMATION."
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VO-NAT
The cars hydroplaned, lost control and nearly slammed into the two men.
These pictures were taken back in May but just released-
State police wanted to remind motorists to drive with caution in bad weather.
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