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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1950

Page

3

Mechanical Heart Trial Readiness Opens Door to Life Saving Use

A compact mechanical heart lung machine is ready for human trials at Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia. Dr. Charles B. Bailey says the device can circulate blood and oxygenate it outside the body, enabling bloodless operations and extended viewing. Trials await safety proof before use on patients.

Alton L. Blakeslee Cleveland Hahnemann Hospital Philadelphia Charles B. Bailey Hahnemann Medical College Bailey Ohio American College of Chest Physicians Sr LeBlanc Pnator LeBlanc ACOL

Mechanical heart device described in hospital report

A compact portable heart machine developed by J J Ashton Company in New York City and tested with Hahnemann Medical College and Drexel Institute of Technology could revive hearts and support operations. The device circulates a patient’s blood through a plastic tubing system and a stainless mesh chamber, sustaining blood flow and preparing for heart valve repairs or other procedures.

Bailey J. J. Ashton Company New York City Hahnemann Medical College Drexel Institute of Technology Mary Bailey Foundation Philadelphia Hahnemann - Drexel Rand

French Army Reclaims Phutai Post in Indochina

A French Army communique reports that Sunday night French troops retook Phutai, a small post south of Gia Loc in central North Indochina, after a Vietminh night attack. The Vietminh press maintains pressure on interior French positions with infiltrating guerrilla units.

Hanoi Indochina Phutai Gialoc Haiphong

Air Force to Study WAF Nurses and WSC Roles

Washington dispatch reports the Air Force plans to invite a prominent businesswoman to review its WAF program along with nursing services and the Women Specialist Corps medical technicians. The initiative aims to refine female personnel roles within the service and evaluate career paths for women in uniform.

AIR Force Washington WAF Women In the Air Force WSC

British Leader Predicts Pact On German Rearmament Soon

British Defense Minister Emmanuel Shinwell said an agreement on German rearmament would be concluded in a few days. He indicated Eisenhower will be appointed supreme commander of Western forces and suggested France may have softened its objections. He called the Korea situation grim and warned against actions that could provoke China.

Wingate Eng Itish Emanuel Shinwell Dwight D. Eisenhower Shinwell United States Britain Europe Korea

Hadacol Relief Claims From Sufferers Across City

A letter from Lloyd E. Scheultz of Houston describes relief from a prolonged illness after using Hadacol, noting longer sleep and reduced pain. The message seeks neighbor awareness and references personal hardships including widowhood and family support for schooling.

Lloyd E. Scheultz Erie Avenue Houston Texas

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