Holiday travel surge strains airports and airlines
A record 115000 travelers expected today prompted railroads to add 65000 seats and 45 Northeast trains while Greyhound scaled up to nearly 1 million passengers. At O Hare lines grew but crowds lingered, as passengers like Mary Tolin vented over truthful delays and airline missteps amid extensive cancellations and delays across United and Northwest.
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Florida recount furor draws mixed local party reactions
In Ector County Republicans urge letters to lawmakers while Democrats defend hand recounts as Florida Supreme Court allows continued voting review. Midland Republicans adopt a low profile amid statewide dispute over Bush’s presidential bid and ballot counts.
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Florida counts dimpled ballots in bid to decide election
In Miami-Dade and Broward counties the fate of dimpled ballots splits along intent. Palm Beach County faces a Wednesday ruling as Gore and Bush battle for Florida's 25 electoral votes amid contested chads and shifting recounts.
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Celebrity Birthday and Honors Across Britain and Hollywood
Tina Brown celebrated her 47th birthday at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II after being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to journalism overseas. She noted the oddity of a CBE to Americans and is involved in wildlife advocacy with a Tanzania-Cambodia visit planned. Bill Murray-linked Kaddy Shack expands nationally, opening first location in St. Augustine next spring. Christie's auction in London lists memorabilia from Harrison Ford, Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts, and Hugh Grant, with items from Titanic, Gladiator, and Austin Powers expected to fetch varied sums.
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Cambodian visit by Jane Goodall to boost wildlife work
Cambodian authorities welcome scientist Jane Goodall aged 66, a renowned British primatologist, to bolster wildlife conservation efforts in the country. The visit underscores ongoing projects to protect forests and endangered species in Cambodia.
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District Attorney Considers Recusal In Election Case
District Attorney John Smith and Gibson spar over recusal of the DA’s office. Gibson will decide whether to recuse, with an administrative judge to hear merits if not. Pretrial hearings hinge on recusal as motions for change of venue from Ector County seek impartial proceedings for Altamirano and Lazare.
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Florida ruling narrows standards in recount dispute
Florida Supreme Court declines to set broad rules for counting partially punched ballots in the Florida recount. The decision prompts Gore supporters to push for wide counting while Bush backers stress limits, as counties race toward a December 1 deadline and officials seek a fair, expeditious resolution.
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Correction: Aga Khan Fund Is Based in Geneva
The AP corrects a November 13 report on Princess Zahra Aga Khan's daughter birth noting the Aga Khan Development Fund is an international aid organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, not Pakistan.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Picks
The Texas Lottery results show Cash 5 numbers 11 20 22 23 28 drawn on Tuesday November 21. Pick 3 numbers are 8 23 and the draw time or additional details are not provided.
Gladiolus name origin ties to ancientRoman swords
Inquiries reveal the flower’s name stems from its swordlike leaves resembling Roman gladii from which gladiator derives. Other notes mention trivia on moon rocks, payments in Iceland, and historical tidbits about figures like Boston Corbett and elephants in early U.S. history.
Bomb blanket use and contact details
A bomb blanket is a large lightweight fabric of strong plastic fiber used to cover a bomb before detonation. The blast is ballooned to a parachute shape to help contain the explosion. For information contact L M Boyd via email or mail at PO Box 99126 Seattle WA 98199.
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Odessa American Publication Notice
Official masthead advertisement stating the Odessa American is published daily in Odessa Texas with USPS and mailing address details for post office and subscriber changes at 222 East Fourth Street and PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 2952.
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Odessa American Classified Ad Contact and Policies
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for out of town and general switchboard, notes publisher and staff roles including Executive Editor John Kerr and Advertising Director Tyler Patton, and states its policy to reject ads or limit liability for errors or omissions. Customer service hours are listed, with protection under federal copyright law.
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