Sir John Gielgud dies in London at 96
Sir John Gielgud, renowned English stage actor with eight decade career, died Sunday at his Buckinghamshire home. He rose beside Olivier and Richardson as a knighted trio dominating 20th century theatre. he moved to Buckinghamshire in 1976 and led a life of reading, garden, and crossword puzzles.
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McCain laments public cynicism at Colgate speech
U S Senator John McCain told Colgate University's 179th commencement that public cynicism stems from those in public life not the people. He criticized the privileged for misusing trust and urged accountability among leaders.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Yesterday May 22 2000
Yesterday May 22 2000 Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 and Pick 3 draws with numbers 12 13 22 31 and 4 6. The text also references unrelated trivia and contact info not part of the lottery results.
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Bomb shelters as fighting rages in Lebanon prompt warnings
In Kiryat Shemona Israel tens of thousands gather children food and schoolbooks as the army orders shelters amid fears of spillover from south Lebanon. Cabinet minister Haim Ramon says pullout could come earlier than planned while Barak’s team warns of harsh reprisals against attacks on northern troops or communities.
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Teacher Whisenand Reflects on 51 Years in Classrooms
Whisenand began teaching in 1949 at Slaton before moving to Burleson in 1956. In her cluttered classroom filled with books and manipulatives, she notes how television shapes today’s students and values direct verbal communication over screens. Her goal remains building vocabulary and comprehension in second grade as she plans to retire next year.
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Even When I Had a Bad Day I Knew There
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Doris Whisenand retirement marks new teaching path in ECISD
Doris Whisenand, longtime Burleson third-grade teacher, retires from ECISD but will volunteer and tutor daily. She praised staff development, multicultural materials, and hands on methods using newspapers and games. Principal Greg Nelson notes she was named Sam's Club Teacher of the Year.
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Classified Ad Department Contact and Liability Notice
The Odessa American classifies advertising by department with general contact numbers and a disclaimer. It states the newspaper is not liable for errors omissions or failure to publish any ad for any reason and disclaims responsibility for representations of facts in advertisements.
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