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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1995
Page
2
A Sunday top story notes supporters of year round schooling urge the ECISD to expand the program to junior high, signaling a broader district adoption and ongoing debate over calendar reform.
United States and Japan concluded five days of talks in Canada without a deal. USTR Mickey Kantor said Japan refuses to address core concerns and discrimination against foreign auto and parts makers persists. Kantor planned to report to the president as punitive tariffs loom 30 days after a product list is published.
Police and station staff found two bags containing sodium cyanide and diluted sulfuric acid aflame in a men’s room at Shinjuku Station. Four workers were hospitalized briefly for sore throats and minor respiratory symptoms. They investigated the event as an attempted murder with nerves gas past sarin attack context.
Peter Falcaglia a 47 year old former bass player with Dion was killed during a late night armed robbery at a friend's music store in the Bronx. A friend was wounded and robbers fled with a briefcase as police hunted the suspects.
President Clinton surprised NBC correspondent Brian Williams on a flight from East Lansing to Washington with a birthday cake during a press trip after delivering a commencement address at Michigan State University. He led a round of Happy Birthday and quipped about feeding the press. The scene followed by unrelated notes on film star premieres, a major gift to Morgan State, and Gates donation to Washington.
A Denton man, Bill Wilson, claimed the first installment of a half share in the 36.86 million dollar Lotto Texas jackpot from the May 3 draw. He received 922,363.37 dollars from the Texas Lottery Commission after purchasing the ticket at a Denton 7-Eleven. The prize is split into equal annual installments over 20 years. A second winning ticket was bought in San Antonio. The numbers were 4 12 14 21 49 50.
Actor Gary Busey was found unconscious at his Malibu home and rushed to Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center in serious condition from an apparent cocaine overdose. Investigators reported small amounts of other illegal drugs at the residence but did not arrest him due to his medical status.
Debate over GL education rules pits Senate plans against House passage in a conference committee. The House added class-size limits to home-rule districts, aligning with Gov. Bush. critics warn loosened standards hurt minorities, while supporters cite accountability and local control. Berlanga warns rights and opportunities of minorities could be trampled.
Gutierrez and leaders from TCTA and TSTA warn that home-rule charters could strip teacher benefits and certification protections while vouchers shift public funds to private schools. They argue class size standards and curriculum controls are essential to prevent extreme boards and ensure quality public education. The state currently limits class size to 22.
Bowen describes a fax and wire transfer failure affecting county payroll payments to TexPool. The bank charged $138 for the overdraft. Commissioners say it was a temporary electronic glitch with safeguards planned to prevent recurrence.
The Odessa American announces ad policy including right to accept or reject advertisements and no liability for errors omissions or failure to publish. It covers publication details and post office information for Odessa Texas readers.
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