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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, January 12, 1993                   TAG: 9301120381
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: F-2   EDITION: METRO 
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FIRST NIGHT WAS A HIT

IT WAS with pleasure that I witnessed the success of Roanoke's "First Night" celebration on New Year's Eve. Thousands of people had a good time in an "alcohol free" atmosphere, and I commend all those who planned, sponsored and worked to make it successful. MILDRED G. ROLAND ROANOKE

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