Miner Recovers After Long Leg Artery Graft Surgery
Boone Miner Pat Barker, a coal miner from West Virginia, underwent a rare long artery graft to his right thigh to save his leg after a spontaneous femoral artery clot threatened gangrene. The 41 year old were admitted to Memorial and McMillan hospitals, endured a six hour operation using end-to-side anastomosis to bypass the blocked artery, with graft vessels sourced from a hospital bank and processed by MIT. Barker’s recovery has been smooth. he plans to resume work after about two months with no pain in the foot and no need for amputation.
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Mary Chitlon Chapman
Pat Barker
Lo Costa
Chich
Wethieth
Old Bane County
Fies
Dewars
Barker
McMillan Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Aorte
Barkey
Charleston
Katharine McDonsid
Evry
Pal Barker
United Mine Workers
Costa
Boone County
Gazette
Reserve Trainees At Knox Are In Good Hands
Reporters and civic leaders tour Fort Knox Kentucky to observe Reserve Forces Act training for teens. The visit highlights the armys use of Knox to shape teen recruits into prepared reservists while noting facilities, cadre, and the disciplined environment shaping young soldiers.
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Progrem
Knos
West Virginia
Bluegrass
Charleston
South Charleston
Huntington
John T. Copenhaver
Joseph W. Londeres
George BP
Frank Weiler
Hugene Willis
Coltier Jr
State Veterans Affairs Agency
Gordon Hamill
Carbide
Industrial Relations Department
Benjamin Skeen
Party Delegate List Set by James W Harris
Based on official May 8 primary returns from 54 of 55 counties and unofficial results from 307 of Kanawha County precincts, West Virginia names 12 Democrats likely to win delegate slots to the national convention. The list includes Neely, Randolph, Marland, Curry, Bowman, Bailey, Spohts, Chapman, Alderson, Love, Davison, and Barnett, with 10 congressional district delegates also named. Alternate delegates are listed for several districts. Proceedings reflect official counts and party positions in Charleston and Parkersburg areas.
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James W. Harris Siedl
the Gazette
Kanawha
West Virginia
M MM. Neely
Pairmont
Jennings Randolph
Elkina
William C. Marland
Glen Rogers
RC. Curry
Muntington
Young Democrat
Frank Bowman
Beckley
R. D. Bailey
Pineville
Arthur B. Spohts
Charles
Ton
Alfred F. Chapman
Wheeling
John D. Aldersop
Richwood
Charles M. Love
Charleston
Mary Hack Davisson
Weston
George Barnett
Parkersburg
John B. Gardner
Wheeling and
Ned) Smith
Fairmont
Robart B
Maxwell
Hiking
Clarence E. Martin de
Martinaburg
Frank
J. Maxwell Jr
Clarksburg
Andrew Edmiston
H. Paige Bell
Robert Z. Mc Bonaugh
Parkerstuirg
Fifia
Bat B. Beichevoot Welek
Eder
Harevin
Beckles
Narles
M. Walker
Hartestan
Atslavde
Upey V
Nippy Weatara Even in July Dog Days Put Bite on Postmen
Charleston faces dog bite season as 120 postal workers confront more aggressive dogs in warm weather. Postmaster officials report increases in bites, prompting calls for stricter dog control and owner cooperation. Postmaster M. R. Matthews notes mail delivery may be halted without stricter fencing or chained dogs and mentions carriers may carry defensive devices, though many are reluctant to use them.
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Charleston
Harry P. Woodson Jr
Bibby St
Woodson
Tlaazette Phola
James A. Haught
the Gazette
Fred Wiseman
Charle
Marcil
Tree
Suiiving
Post Office
Arthur
Summerfield Hag
M. RB
Mack
Mathews
July 4 Fireworks Funding Faces Shortfall in Charleston
July 4 celebration leaders aim for a $2,? thousand goal as donations lag. City parks chief Robert Bo Kresge coordinates a 12 hour birthday party with a citizens committee while urging bigger private support to fund the fireworks and program costs. Local businesses and industries are being urged to contribute to reach a broader, citywide Fourth of July celebration.
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Charleston
Robert Bo Kresge
America
Lateley Field
Kresge
Fur City
Natonal Bank of Commerce
Sue St
Laidley Shaw, Sevan
Vertie Lot Yelis
United Carans Ct
Rresie
Industeies
Girls State Program Set This Week
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored Girls State citizenship training begins this week at a West Virginia junior training school. Sessions run through Saturday with girls training to participate in state and local government, electing a governor and officers. Janien Jeffries of Kersburg, last year’s governor, returns as governor. primary election Tuesday, general election Wednesday. Leonard Riggleman opens the program. Mrs. Charlotte Wagner, Charleston, serves as region auxiliary president.
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Jackson's Mist
St Aid
Ackendal
Cam Cuorrow GS
Itty
West Virginia
Aasual
Hays
Janien Jeffries
Spat Vesper
Leonard
Rigglemain
Murtis Harvey Cotexe
Asrourtaul
Wil
Charlothe Wagner Charleston
Dhregion Ausivary
U S 60 Route Through City Gaining Favor
The state road commission weighs U S 60 routing through Charleston with first consideration given by Burl Sawyers. Surveys aerial and surface will determine final path while staying within budget. decision awaits Bureau of Roads guidance.
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Thomas ¥. Stafford
Charleston
Burl Sawyers
West Virginia
Bat Furtier
Vi. S. Bureau of Roads
Sal Sawyers
U.S
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Boone Miner
Bareker
Bean
Paoiels
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alexis Carrel
the Gazetteer
George Lawless
Knox
U. S
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Norrfy
Trom Twa
Halle
Telaxaten
Spa Hous
Anny
Ang
Agelu
Staos Bn
Sulla
Amaze
Frodly
Army
Mivaeif
Kuux
Failinn
Coneine
Wisliam G. Fox
Kirnington
Clarence EB
Jonnses
Morgantown
Ward Wyne
Mullens
C. Howard Hardesty
Virginia
M. Adkington
Beacom
Fairey
William J. Huxston
Gest
W. D.billi. Evans
Fairaond
Robert YE
Sind
Hugh G. Fn Ley
Chihesiury
Provike
Cots
Parkersuugg
B.C. Caakrey
fUfih Lyist
J. Lindsey Aley
Bliefeld
Robert A. Jivarigar
Conaress
Coner
Culloden
Cliffinp
Fayette County
White Sulphur Springs
Tenys Valley
Nitro
Quick
Biye Creek
Bel Hear Gault
Grudge
Cutftog
Rock Lake Pool
Lew Haines
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