
                         THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
                 Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 1, 1994                    TAG: 9406010475 
SECTION: LOCAL                     PAGE: D5    EDITION: FINAL  
SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS 
DATELINE: 940601                                 LENGTH: RICHMOND

GOODE, ROBB GET ENDORSEMENTS IN SENATE RACE

{LEAD} A coalition of educators headed by a former Virginia first lady endorsed U.S. Sen. Charles S. Robb for re-election Tuesday, while his primary rival, Virgil H. Goode Jr., picked up support from a black group.

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 James C. Miller III at a Richmond convention.

{REST} 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 L. 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 southern Virginia district.

Goode's campaign staff 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.

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