Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 1, 1994 TAG: 9406010076
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-5 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: RICHMOND LENGTH: Medium
On the Republican side, Oliver North said he will begin a three-day bus tour of the state next week, the day after he expects to win the GOP nomination over Jim Miller at a Richmond convention.
Former first lady Jeannie Baliles, who founded the Virginia Literacy Foundation, led educators supporting Robb at news conferences in Annandale, Richmond and Portsmouth.
``He makes a difference in Virginia education, from nursery school to graduate school,'' said Baliles, wife of former Gov. Gerald Baliles, who is publicly neutral in the June 14 primary.
She was joined by Virginia Education Association President Rob Jones, former National Education Association President Mary Hatwood Futrell and Hampden-Sydney College President Sam Wilson.
Goode announced the endorsement of the black caucus in the 5th Congressional District, where he lives.
``Virgil Goode is a straight-talking, honest person who will serve all Virginians well in the United States Senate,'' said Bruce Dallas, caucus president. The group includes black leaders from each locality in the Soutside district.
Goode, state senator from Rocky Mount, was an early supporter of former Gov. Douglas Wilder, the nation's first elected black governor. Wilder may launch an independent bid for Robb's seat.
Goode's campaign said he would announce another high-profile endorsement today. Last week, Goode announced the support of former Attorney General Mary Sue Terry for his underdog campaign.
North, confident of victory in Saturday's convention balloting, said his bus would leave Richmond on Sunday evening for a three-day state tour.
North contends he has a sizable lead in delegate support over Miller, who counters that he has a slight edge.
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