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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1956

Page

27

Wheel Chair Homes Cost VA Millions

The Veterans Administration said over 4300 seriously disabled veterans received federal grants totaling more than 41 million dollars for wheelchair homes. VA covers half the cost up to 10 000 dollars, with the average grant about 9 482 dollars. Homes include ramps wide doorways special bathrooms and exercise rooms.

Washington Veterans Administration

Seven Year Old Girl Faces 25th Heart Attack in New Albany

Sheila Whitehead, seven, has endured her 25th heart attack and is readmitted to the hospital after a sudden fever spiked to 106. Doctors warn the girl’s heart is too large for her body and an operation could be fatal. Her mother, Hazel Whitehead, faces a grim prognosis as the child relies on oxygen therapy once more.

New Albany Ind Sheila Whitehead Hazel Whitehead

Biblical Word Puzzle Across and Down Highlights

A mixed topical grid of biblical clues and wordplay items lists across 60 entries. Clues span transformations and natural phenomena, with answers ranging from familiar biblical figures to everyday terms and etymology hints.

Man Who Burned 20 Million Dollars Dies

Redwood City California reports the death of Col. Leroy M. Edwards 75 a retired Army finance officer who in 1942 burned 20 million dollars in currency on Corregidor and hid other millions in silver from the Japanese. Funeral services set for Thursday at Redwood City.

Redwood City Calif Col Leroy M. Edwards Edwards Corregidor Letterman General Hospital

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