1997 Overview:

From the information available, reoccurent report topic throughout the year is the economy.

 

Month Overview

January

Radford's report topics from December flow over into January. He continues to discuss O.J. Simpson and his trial. Simpson continues to maintain his innocence and his defense continues to put out statements that Simpson was set up. However, new evidence is appearing including a 1993 photograph taken by a Buffalo man. As for economic news, he updates on the Ontario Casino from December.

February-March

Economically, Radford talks about the airline strikes in February and increase in airfare (by 366% in Buffalo and Rochester) compared to other airports across the state in country.

  • Segment: Emerson Root Buidling Project: a proposed idea by Buffal Schools that entails students operating a resturant

April

Radford reveals to viewers that Fisher Price in Medina is closing, for economic reasons, resulting in a lot of layoffs. This will hurt many individuals financially.

May

Radford reports on local politics as a familiar face returns the political arena. He follows James Griffin who was kicked of his mayor campaign years ago return in attempt to gain the democratic nomination for govenor.

  • Important Topic: Fire investigations as a result of fires that have resulted in immense destruction

June

As the school year comes to a close, Radford express how school districts aretrying to get their budgets passed.

July

With his focus on aviation and the economy, Radford hosts multiple segments that relating to Valujet's announcement that it is purchasing airtran. This purchase, Radford states, is economically driven and meant to heal is shattered impage from the Everglade crash which killed 110 people.

August

Radford recieves a folder on the Experimental Aircraft Association

September

Radford hosts a segment on the last World War II combat piolet who is 76 years old still flyig a B-17.

October

Radford outlines the economic situation for viewers. The market has dropped 80 points and 3,000 stocks drop in value. Despite this, Radford reassures viewers, the market has been up 20% overall this year.

November-December

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