WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 11/23/98

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Another teenager is dead following a weekend hunting accident.
Police say a 12- year old carrying a gun accidentally shot and killed his 16- year old brother while hunting in Amherst County.
Authorities are not releasing the boys' names.
This is the second such accident between brothers this month.
About a week ago, a 20-year old man shot and killed his younger brother in Franklin County.

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Last night, 60 Minutes aired a segment on the man who allegedly has helped more than a hundred people commit suicide.

A Roanoke man and a Catholic Church official are among who spoke out against the story on Dr. Kevorkian. David Johnson has more.
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(( Don Feick is an avid 60 Minutes viewer but he says the segment on Dr. Kevorkian set a new low in journalistic standards.
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((DON FEICK; WHAT CBS HAS SAID IN MY OPINION IS THAT THE VALUE TO THEM OF THE STORY IS GREATER THAN WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG. AND THAT'S THE WHOLE ESSENCE OF ETHICS. YOU DO WHAT'S RIGHT FOR THE PUBLIC THAT YOU'RE SERVING, NOT FOR YOURSELF.)) [RUNS19]
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And, Feick is not alone.
Officials with the Catholic Church also feel the segment went too far.
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((CATHY ROSSI/PHILADELPHIA ARCHDIOCESE SPOKESWOMAN; IT IS MORALLY IRRESPONSIBLE. IT IS WRONG. IT'S ESSENTIALLY A KILLING ON TAPE.)) [RUNS06]
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Rossi strongly opposes Dr. Kevorkian's trade and felt it was wrong of the network to broadcast a man's suicide.
The Catholic Church was so opposed to the piece they requested CBS not air it.
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((THIS IS HOMICIDE ON TAPE. IT IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT. CLEARLY THE LINES HAVE NOT ONLY BEEN BLURRED, BUT ERASED.)) [RUNS09]
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CBS meanwhile is sticking to its story.
In a statement the network maintained they are aware of the many opinions concerning this complex issue, however 60-Minutes delivered the story with fair and reasonable treatment.

David Johnson, News 7.))[7E-Collinsville]

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There may not have been walls to hold it up, but the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church in Collinsville is still standing.
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Last Sunday a fire destroyed the church.
But, yesterday members gathered under a tent to worship.
According to church elders, the congregation was in good spirits despite the situation.
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((DAVIS YEUELL/PASTOR; WE NEED TO GO THROUGH THE GRIEF PROCESS. BUT THIS WILL ALSO BE A VICTORY FOR US, BECAUSE WE HAVE MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN A PART OF THIS CONGREGATION THAT ARE NOW COMING BACK TO REJOIN US IN THIS EFFORT. SO WE'RE FEELING GOOD ABOUT THAT.)) ((KEN LOCKLEAR/CHURCH BOARD SECRETARY; FOR US FROM THIS POINT, THIS IS A REBIRTH AND SYMBOLIZES A REVIVAL SERVICE FOR US. TO GET THINGS BACK TOGETHER AND MOVE FORWARD FROM HERE.))
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The cause of the fire has not been determined, but church officials say they've been told arson has been ruled out. Locklear says they've already started rebuilding the church but it will take at least a year before it's completed. Until then, services will be held at a neighboring church.
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Taking a look now at your Monday forecast..
A mostly sunny day ahead, with some light winds.
Look for highs to reach the mid-60s.
Clouds move in overnight, as nighttime temperatures stay pretty mild, only dropping into the mid-40s.
The extended forecast...
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[7BIRTHDAYS!] 11/24/98
Tuesday:

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A bulldozer accident in Buchanan County killed a man this weekend.
Jesse Jenkins Junior of Bluefield was driving a bulldozer yesterday when it began sinking in a huge pile of coal.
A spokesman for the Virginia Division of Mines said the weight of the bulldozer apparently caused it to sink into a space within the coal.
Jenkins was crushed under the weight of the coal.
The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration is investigating.

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The church building may be gone but the Congregation continues to thrive in Henry County.
David Johnson takes us to yesterday's service.
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(( Pastor Davis Yeuell says his church is in the rebuilding stages. Meanwhile, the congregation had its fellowship in a TENT, something Yeuell says is not as challenging as it appears.
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((IN THE SUMMERTIME, WE WORSHIP OUT IN THE PARK. SO THEY'RE ACCUSTOMED TO WORSHIPING OUT UNDER PAVILIONS AND THAT SORT OF THING.)) [RUNS08]
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The makeshift church was complete with folding chairs, an organ and a generator for eletrical power. [NAT-SOUND] [RUNS03] Members compared the service and seeing their church in ruins to being at a funeral.
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((KEN LOCKLEAR/CHURCH BOARD SECRETARY; ALL OF US HERE AT THE CHURCH HAVE SOME DIRECT CONNNECTION. AND NOW THAT IT'S GONE, WE THOUGHT THAT ONE PART OF THE SERVICE WOULD BE TO GRIEVE IN OUR OWN WAY ABOUT THAT.)) [RUNS17]
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But Pastor Yeuell considers it a revival of sorts, a chance to be closer together and move forward. And he says the community is reaching out to his congregation.
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((WE WILL BE AT ANOTHER FACILITY, BUT WE'RE NO READY TO SAY WHERE, NEXT SUNDAY WE HOPE AND BELIEVE.)) [RUNS06]
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[STAND-UP/10:35:42] ((DAVID JOHNSON/REPORTING; CHURCH OFFICIALS SAY THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED, EXCEPT TO SAY THAT ARSON HAS BEEN RULED OUT. THEY EXPECT IT WILL TAKE ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF TO REBUILD THEIR SANCTUARY. UNTIL THEN THEY WILL HOLD SERVICES ANYWHERE THEY CAN, WHETHER IT'S IN THIS TENT OR AT ANOTHER CONGREGGATION THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. DAVID JOHNSON, NEWS7, COLLINSVILLE.)) [RUNS20]))

[45S-Polls]

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It looks like the U-V-A Cavaliers are Georgia bound.
The team has accepted a bid to the Peach Bowl.
They'll face an opponent from the Southeastern conference in a game scheduled for 5 o'clock December 31-st at the Georgia Dome.
Virginia was idle yesterday but the Cavaliers moved up to the 16-th spot in the A-P college Football Poll.
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Virginia Tech also cracked the top 20 in the latest A-P poll. The Hokies' victory over Rutgers moved the team up to the 20-th spot heading into Saturday's showdown with Virginia.
Both teams enter the game 8 and 2. Tech is still waiting on a bowl bid.

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Turning to weather now--
Mostly sunny skies today, with a warm southwesterly breeze.
Highs in the mid 60s.
Increasing clouds by tonight, as lows cool into the mid 40s.
The outlook for the rest of this holiday week calls for dry weather through Wednesday, with the possiblity of showers on Thanksgiving.
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[SUPER=19-Melanie/Moon;][8DEMOCRAT-BUDGET]

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In the General Assembly today, Virginia Democrats are expected to outline how they want the 19-99 budget to be shaped.
While Governor Gilmore has caused a sensation with his call to reduce the food sales tax and use lottery profits for public schools, Democrats are expected to focus on the rising costs of attending state colleges and universities.[8G

ilmore-2002]

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It's no secret former Governor George Allen is looking to run for the U-S senate in two years, but it's possible Governor Gilmore could follow in his footsteps.
Some say if John Warner retires after this term, Gilmore would be likely to run in his place in 2002.
Political observers note the GIlmore is making a name for himself in national GOP circles.
Recently, he was the featured speaker before the conservative GOPAC group in Washington and met with Speakers of the House Newt Gingrich and Bob Livingston.
Furthermore, he's in line to chair the Republican Governors Association in 2000.
Gilmore dismisses the speculation though, saying his only goal is to do his job.

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If you watched "60 Minutes" last night on C-B-S, you witnessed a controversial event--
The program aired the death of a man, assisted by Doctor Jack Kevorkian.
David Johnson has local reaction to the broadcast.
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[SUPER=07-Don Feick; :14]
[SUPER=01-Cathy Rossi/Archdiocese Spokeswoman; :35]
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[OUT Q=DJO, News 7.]
(( Don Feick is an avid 60 Minutes viewer but he says the segment on Dr. Kevorkian set a new low in journalistic standards.
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[IN Q=WHAT CBS HAS]
((DON FEICK; WHAT CBS HAS SAID IN MY OPINION IS THAT THE VALUE TO THEM OF THE STORY IS GREATER THAN WHAT IS RIGHT AND WRONG. AND THAT'S THE WHOLE ESSENCE OF ETHICS. YOU DO WHAT'S RIGHT FOR THE PUBLIC THAT YOU'RE SERVING, NOT FOR YOURSELF.)) [RUNS19]
[OUT Q=FOR YOURSELF.]

And, Feick is not alone.
Officials with the Catholic Church also feel the segment went too far.
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((CATHY ROSSI/PHILADELPHIA ARCHDIOCESE SPOKESWOMAN; IT IS MORALLY IRRESPONSIBLE. IT IS WRONG. IT'S ESSENTIALLY A KILLING ON TAPE.)) [RUNS06]
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Rossi strongly opposes Dr. Kevorkian's trade and felt it was wrong of the network to broadcast a man's suicide.
The Catholic Church was so opposed to the piece they requested CBS not air it.
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((THIS IS HOMICIDE ON TAPE. IT IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT. CLEARLY THE LINES HAVE NOT ONLY BEEN BLURRED, BUT ERASED.)) [RUNS09]
[OUT Q=BUT ERASED]

David Johnson, News 7.))[8Santa-Train]

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For some parts of the region, it just wouldn't be Christmas without the Santa Train.
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[IN Q=nat merry Christmas]
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[OUT Q=nat merry Christmas]
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Hundreds of boys and girls picked up a gift or two this weekend as the train rolled through.
For many, its the only gift they'll receive this year.
The train has run through parts of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee for more than 50 years.
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Time again to look at the Monday forecast--
Mostly sunny today, with pleasant high temperatures rising into the mid 60s.
Expect some clouds to move in by tonight, with lows dropping into the mid 40s.
Partly to mostly sunny skies linger through mid- week...then some rain is possible for Thanksgiving.
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