WDBJ 7 morning news AM cutins for 12/10/97

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Thirty-Weather

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7Schools

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Cut ins
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GRAPHIC=school information

Freezing rain is delaying some schools schedules this morning.
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TAKE SCHOOLWATCH
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7E-Goodyear

ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=tte
TAPE#net (edit of 97-82)
GRAPHIC=Goodyear

Goodyear workers in Danville could soon work a seven day work week.
Tina Tenret has the story.
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SOT
IN Q=Last month
SUPER=03-Danville; :00
SUPER=01-Doug Knowles/Union Member; :08
SUPER=@Tina1; :21
SUPER=01-Ellis Fitzgerald/Union Member; :42
SUPER=01-Bobby Bowling/Union Member; :52
RUNS=1:03
OUT Q=Tina Tenret, News7, Danville
(( Last month, Goodyear union members rejected a seven day work schedule by a tight vote.
Now they may overturn that vote.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:21:17
IN Q=The company's pitted
((DOUG KNOWLES/UNION MEMBER: THE COMPANY'S PITTED PEOPLE AGAINST ONE ANOTHER. WHETHER IT'S FAIR OR NOT THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. I THINK SOME PEOPLE'S FEELINGS HAVE CHANGED.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=have changed
take su here
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IN Q=What changed minds
((TINA TENRET/NEWS7: WHAT CHANGED MINDS? THE COMPANY HAS LAID OFF 60 WORKERS AND STARTED SHIPPING MACHINES TO MEXICO. OTHER PLANTS STARTED GETTING THE DOLLARS MEANT FOR DANVILLE.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=meant for Danville

If the union agrees to work a mandatory Sunday shift, Goodyear promises to expand the Danville plant and rehire the 60 people who lost their jobs.
Otherwise, the company says it will probably lay off more people.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:16:15
IN Q=I think we need another vote
((ELLIS FITZGERALD/UNION MEMBER: I THINK WE NEED ANOTHER VOTE TO SAVE OUR JOBS. BECAUSE IF WE DON'T GET ANOTHER VOTE, OUR JOBS ARE DOOMED.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=jobs are doomed

Not all have had a change of heart.
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SOT 4:46:35
IN Q=We don't want it
((BOBBY BOWLING/UNION MEMBER: WE DON'T WANT IT. WE VOTED ON IT. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO VOTE AGAIN. ONLY VOTE ONE TIME.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=vote one time

Of course even in a second vote union members would not necessarily approve a seven day work week.
Tina Tenret, News7, Danville))

7E-Satcher

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-83
GRAPHIC=legal scales

Convicted murderer Michael Charles Satcher was put to death just after nine last night at the Greensville Correctional Center.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Jarratt/File Tape;

Satcher is the state's eighth execution this year -- tying last year's modern state record.
A ninth, record-breaking execution is scheduled for tomorrow night.
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SOT 12:11:05
IN Q=It shows
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: IT SHOWS THAT VIRGINIA ACTUALLY IS SERIOUS ABOUT JUSTICE. JUSTICE FOR LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS AND ALSO HOLDING CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR VIOLENT VICIOUS ACTS IN TAKING AWAY THE LIFE OF ANOTHER FELLOW HUMAN BEING.))
SUPER=@Allen;
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OUT Q=fellow human being.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=legal scales

Michael Satcher was convicted of robbing, raping, and murdering Ann Borghesani (BORG-es-ani) in Rosslyn on the way to her 23rd birthday party in 19-91.

7S-Police-Chief

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#97-73
GRAPHIC=Roanoke City Seal

The list of candidates for Roanoke City police chief is getting longer.
On the advice of a consultant, the city is opening the process to additional applicants.
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SOT
IN Q=It is our hope
((ANGELITA PLEMMER/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: SO IT IS OUR HOPE THAT OUR CONSULTING FIRM CAN FIND US ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, WHATEVER BACKGROUND THAT WILL HELP TO INCREASE OUR APPLICANT POOL AND EVEN DIVERSIFY WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE.))
SUPER=01-Angelita Plemmer/Public Information Officer;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=what we already have.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

But Roanoke N- Double A- C- P President Martin Jeffrey says the selection process has been a model of citizen involvement that, by the city's own assessment, has produced a diverse and qualified pool of finalists.
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SOT
IN Q=If we have five
((MARTIN JEFFREY/ROANOKE NAACP PRESIDENT: IF WE HAVE FIVE, SIX, SEVEN REALLY STRONG CANDIDATES IN THE PIPE, WHY DO WE NEED TO OPEN UP THE PROCESS AGAIN.))
SUPER=01-Martin Jeffrey/Roanoke NAACP President;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=open up the process again.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Roanoke City Seal

The new deadline for chief of police applications is January 5th.

7E-Tinsley

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=jda
TAPE#97-76
GRAPHIC=Paskel Tinsley

Two and a half years behind bars is the sentence that faces a man in Roanoke County.
That, after the first degree murder charge was dropped for a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem/Monday;

Pete Tinsley shot and killed Rick Knobel (kuh-NO-buhl) in February.
But he claimed he acted in self-defense after the two men argued.
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7weather

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Taking a look at your mid week forecast.... Morning showers will give way to lingering clouds with highs in the low 40's.
Tonight looks cold with some cloud cover nighttime lows in the 0's.
And taking a look ahead...
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7BIRTHDAYS!12/11/97 Updated!
Thursday:

SUPER=130-12/Patricia Harvey/Roanoke;

SUPER=130-13/Krista Ogle/Galax;

SUPER=130-38/Jimmy Southers/Lexington;

SUPER=130-4/Natalie Tomlinson/Vinton;

SUPER=130-/Clay Brown/Moneta;

No Pictures:

SUPER=130-8/Chad Folden/Roanoke;

SUPER=130-/Dorothy Wilhem/Colonial Heights;
Movie Review 12/12
"Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" Mill Mountain Theater's Christmas offering, is a musical version of the famous story of a little girl, Virginia, charmingly portrayed by Madeleine Smelzer who, when taunted by some other kids for believing in Santa Claus, writes to the New York Sun newspaper and asks if Santa exists.
Some of the most effective scenes occur in the newspaper office where old time reporter Francis Church is given the assignment to respond to Virginia's letter. George Merner brings warmth and sensitivity to Church's character; and Daniel Kelley's skill is well utilized as leader of the newsboys who taunt Virginia.
The world premiere musical needs some cutting; some numbers are extraneous and others go too long; and the conclusion is anticlimactic and needs to be punched up. but the show has a cheerful holiday spirit, wonderful costumes and an elaborate set to recommend it.
"Yes, Virginia" continues through Dec. 28 on Mill Mountain Theater's main stage. cutopen

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55E-Goodyear

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=tte
TAPE#net (edit of 97-82)
GRAPHIC=Goodyear

Some Goodyear workers in Danville want a new vote on the seven day work schedule.
A NO vote last month by the union resulted in layoffs.
Tina Tenret repots.
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SOT
IN Q=Last month
SUPER=03-Danville; :00
SUPER=01-Doug Knowles/Union Member; :08
SUPER=@Tina1; :21
SUPER=01-Ellis Fitzgerald/Union Member; :42
SUPER=01-Bobby Bowling/Union Member; :52
RUNS=1:03
OUT Q=Tina Tenret, News7, Danville
(( Last month, Goodyear union members rejected a seven day work schedule by a tight vote.
Now they may overturn that vote.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:21:17
IN Q=The company's pitted
((DOUG KNOWLES/UNION MEMBER: THE COMPANY'S PITTED PEOPLE AGAINST ONE ANOTHER. WHETHER IT'S FAIR OR NOT THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. I THINK SOME PEOPLE'S FEELINGS HAVE CHANGED.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=have changed
take su here
(/////SOT/////)
IN Q=What changed minds
((TINA TENRET/NEWS7: WHAT CHANGED MINDS? THE COMPANY HAS LAID OFF 60 WORKERS AND STARTED SHIPPING MACHINES TO MEXICO. OTHER PLANTS STARTED GETTING THE DOLLARS MEANT FOR DANVILLE.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=meant for Danville

If the union agrees to work a mandatory Sunday shift, Goodyear promises to expand the Danville plant and rehire the 60 people who lost their jobs.
Otherwise, the company says it will probably lay off more people.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:16:15
IN Q=I think we need another vote
((ELLIS FITZGERALD/UNION MEMBER: I THINK WE NEED ANOTHER VOTE TO SAVE OUR JOBS. BECAUSE IF WE DON'T GET ANOTHER VOTE, OUR JOBS ARE DOOMED.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=jobs are doomed

Not all have had a change of heart.
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SOT 4:46:35
IN Q=We don't want it
((BOBBY BOWLING/UNION MEMBER: WE DON'T WANT IT. WE VOTED ON IT. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO VOTE AGAIN. ONLY VOTE ONE TIME.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=vote one time

Of course even in a second vote union members would not necessarily approve a seven day work week.
Tina Tenret, News7, Danville))

55E-Police-Chief

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#97-73
GRAPHIC=Roanoke City Seal

There is Still no clear candidate for Roanoke police chief and city officials are widening the search.
That has the local chapter of the N-double- A-C-P asking why.
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SOT
IN Q=If we have five, six or seven
((MARTIN JEFFREY/ROANOKE NAACP PRESIDENT: IF WE HAVE FIVE SIX OR SEVEN REALLY STRONG CANDIDATES IN THE PIPE, WHY DO WE NEED TO OPEN UP THE PROCESS.))
SUPER=01-Martin Jeffrey/Roanoke NAACP President;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=we need to open up the process.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

Martin Jeffrey says the selection process has already produced a diverse pool of qualified finalists.
But city officials say they're trying to insure the strongest group of candidates they can put together.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 06:38:16
IN Q=And it is upon
((ANGELITA PLEMMER/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: AND IT IS UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF OUR CONSULTANT THAT WE ARE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE IN HOPES OF INSURING THAT WE HAVE THE BEST POOL OF CANDIDATES TO CHOOSE FROM AND ALSO THAT THEY'RE THE MOST DIVERSE POOL TO CHOOSE FROM.))
SUPER=01-Angelita Plemmer/Public Information Officer;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=to choose from.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=Roanoke City Seal

The new deadline for applications in January fifth.

55Diabetes-Center

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=morn
WRITER=tfl
TAPE#97-
GRAPHIC=diabetes

The World Health Organization says six percent of Americans have diabetes.
But it estimates that half of them aren't even aware they have the disease.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;
17:25:27
The new Diabetes Center at Lewis-Gale hospital offers a comprehensive program 17:01:34that teaches patients how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 17:02:18The Center provides blood sugar screenings--and they are available to the public.
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SOT 17:26:14
IN Q=It's a very
((JUDY PLEMMONS/CLINICAL NURSE:IT'S A VERY SIMPLE TEST. IT INVOLVES JUST A FINGER PRICK AND THE TEST USUALLY TAKES ABOUT A MINUTE AND THEN E DETERMINE WHAT YOUR BLOOD SUGAR IS AND IF IT'S NOT WITHIN THE NORMAL RANGE, IF IT'S ELEVATED, THEN WE ASK YOU TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR DOCTOR, LET HIM KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A BLOOD SUGAR THAT'S NOT NORMAL))
SUPER=01-Judy Plemmons/Clinical Nurse; RUNS=:17
OUT Q=not normal
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VO-NAT
video TC: 18:14:48
Classes at the Diabetes Center include meal planning and basic nutrition,18:15:13 reading food labels, dining out,18:19:34 carbohydrate counting and a variety of other topics.
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55weather

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Shifting gears now to weather--
Rain spreading across the region this morning, with clouds hanging around this afternoon.
Highs in the low 40s.
Variable cloudiness tonight, with lows in the mid 30s.
The extended outlook promises some sunshine...
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8Schools

8E-Goodyear

ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=tte
TAPE#net (edit of 97-82)
GRAPHIC=Goodyear

It appears many employees at Danville's Goodyear plant have re-considered their opposition to a seven- day work schedule.
As Tina Tenret tells us, unionized workers are asking for another vote on the issue.
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SOT
IN Q=Last month
SUPER=03-Danville; :00
SUPER=01-Doug Knowles/Union Member; :08
SUPER=@Tina1; :21
SUPER=01-Ellis Fitzgerald/Union Member; :42
SUPER=01-Bobby Bowling/Union Member; :52
RUNS=1:03
OUT Q=Tina Tenret, News7, Danville
(( Last month, Goodyear union members rejected a seven day work schedule by a tight vote.
Now they may overturn that vote.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:21:17
IN Q=The company's pitted
((DOUG KNOWLES/UNION MEMBER: THE COMPANY'S PITTED PEOPLE AGAINST ONE ANOTHER. WHETHER IT'S FAIR OR NOT THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS. I THINK SOME PEOPLE'S FEELINGS HAVE CHANGED.))
RUNS=:12
OUT Q=have changed
take su here
(/////SOT/////)
IN Q=What changed minds
((TINA TENRET/NEWS7: WHAT CHANGED MINDS? THE COMPANY HAS LAID OFF 60 WORKERS AND STARTED SHIPPING MACHINES TO MEXICO. OTHER PLANTS STARTED GETTING THE DOLLARS MEANT FOR DANVILLE.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=meant for Danville

If the union agrees to work a mandatory Sunday shift, Goodyear promises to expand the Danville plant and rehire the 60 people who lost their jobs.
Otherwise, the company says it will probably lay off more people.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 5:16:15
IN Q=I think we need another vote
((ELLIS FITZGERALD/UNION MEMBER: I THINK WE NEED ANOTHER VOTE TO SAVE OUR JOBS. BECAUSE IF WE DON'T GET ANOTHER VOTE, OUR JOBS ARE DOOMED.))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=jobs are doomed

Not all have had a change of heart.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 4:46:35
IN Q=We don't want it
((BOBBY BOWLING/UNION MEMBER: WE DON'T WANT IT. WE VOTED ON IT. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO VOTE AGAIN. ONLY VOTE ONE TIME.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=vote one time

Of course even in a second vote union members would not necessarily approve a seven day work week.
Tina Tenret, News7, Danville))

8E-Satcher

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=equ
TAPE#97-83
GRAPHIC=legal scales

Virginia executed convicted killer Michael Charles Satcher just after nine last night at the Greensville Correctional Center.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Jarratt/File Tape;

Satcher is the state's eighth execution this year -- tying last year's modern state record.
A ninth, record-breaking execution is scheduled for tomorrow night.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 12:11:05
IN Q=It shows
((GOV. GEORGE ALLEN: IT SHOWS THAT VIRGINIA ACTUALLY IS SERIOUS ABOUT JUSTICE. JUSTICE FOR LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS AND ALSO HOLDING CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR VIOLENT VICIOUS ACTS IN TAKING AWAY THE LIFE OF ANOTHER FELLOW HUMAN BEING.))
SUPER=@Allen;
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=fellow human being.
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=legal scales

Michael Satcher was convicted of robbing, raping, and murdering Ann Borghesani (BORG-es-ani) in Rosslyn on the way to her 23rd birthday party in 19-91.

8E-Police-Chief

ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#97-73
GRAPHIC=Roanoke City Seal

The local chapter of the N-Double-A-C-P is questioning the extension of the application deadline in the search for Roanoke's new police chief.
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SOT
IN Q=If we have five, six or seven
((MARTIN JEFFREY/ROANOKE NAACP PRESIDENT: IF WE HAVE FIVE SIX OR SEVEN REALLY STRONG CANDIDATES IN THE PIPE, WHY DO WE NEED TO OPEN UP THE PROCESS.))
SUPER=01-Martin Jeffrey/Roanoke NAACP President;
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=we need to open up the process.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;

Martin Jeffrey says the selection process has already produced a diverse pool of qualified finalists.
But city officials say they're trying to insure the strongest group of candidates they can put together.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 06:38:16
IN Q=And it is upon
((ANGELITA PLEMMER/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: AND IT IS UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF OUR CONSULTANT THAT WE ARE EXTENDING THE DEADLINE IN HOPES OF INSURING THAT WE HAVE THE BEST POOL OF CANDIDATES TO CHOOSE FROM AND ALSO THAT THEY'RE THE MOST DIVERSE POOL TO CHOOSE FROM.))
SUPER=01-Angelita Plemmer/Public Information Officer;
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=to choose from.
ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=Roanoke City Seal

The new deadline for applications in January fifth.

8E-Tinsley

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=jda
TAPE#97-76
GRAPHIC=Paskel Tinsley

A convicted killer in Salem was looking at first degree murder.
But yesterday a judge found Pete Tinsley guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem/Monday;

Tinsley shot and killed Rick Knobel (kuh-NO-buhl) in February.
But he claimed he acted in self-defense after the two men argued.
The jury sentenced Tinsley to two years in prison for manslaughter, and an additional 12 months for using a firearm after being convicted of a felony.
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8weather

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=cut-in
WRITER=kmc
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Turning our focus to the Mid-Week outlook--
Morning showers tapering off to afternoon clouds.
Highs today in the lower 40s.
Variably cloudy overnight, as lows fall into the mid 30s.
The extended forecast is partly to mostly sunny, with gradually warming temperatures.
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