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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

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Transplant heart saves life via donor Mrs White

Charles W. White of Santa Clara learns his wife Virginia dies after brain illness. Dr. Norman E. Shumway of Stanford Medical Center leads a team that removes her heart and kidney for transplant to Mike Kasperak and another patient, marking a landmark in heart transplant research.

Lawrence E. Davies New York Times News Palo Alto Calif Charles W. White Santa Clara Virginia Norman E. Shumway Stanford University Medical Center Mike Kasperak

Couples consider life saving heart transplant in family discussion

Mrs Kasperak urges her husband to live while Dr Shumway and White discuss the possibility of a heart transplant. White agrees after speaking with his children Judy and Rickey and Mrs White's mother. Kasperak, 54, facing terminal heart disease, also consents with his wife Ferne urging action. The Whites celebrate 22 years of marriage while Kasperak's wife describes him as quiet and confident despite retirement for health reasons.

White Des Moines Iowa Kasperak Jones and Laughlin Steel Co Cleveland Ampex Corp Kasperaks Harvey S. Glasener

Viet Cong Overrun Capital Near Saigon In Early Raid

Viet Cong guerrillas seized Kheim Cuong, capital of Hau Nghia Province, 21 miles northwest of Saigon, and held it for three hours. Three American civilians and three advisers were killed, with 15 Americans wounded as 700 guerrillas battered the town with mortar fire.

Saigon Cambodia Kheim Cuong Hau Nghia Agency of Civil—Operations Revolutionary Development Support Cords

Heart transplant patient bleeds in Stanford crisis

Kasperak, 54, East Palo Alto, received the fourth successful transplant but began bleeding from the stomach and bowels. His platelet count fell to 4,000, with a prothrombin time of 23 percent. He is in critical condition as doctors transfuse blood. The donor was Virginia White, 43, Santa Clara, who died of a stroke two hours earlier.

Stanford Calif Chael Kasperak Kasperak Virginia White Palo Alto Medical Center Norman E. Shumway Harrison Stanford Univers School of Medicine Ute Santa Shumway Donald C. Harrison

Youths Questioned in Decatur School Break-ins

Two Decatur youths Willie Lee White and Charles Seay were held for investigation after police linked them to break-ins at Lakeside High School and Mere School over the weekend. Police recounted entry by broken doors and windows, with numerous classrooms ransacked and desks rummaged through.

Decatur Willie Lee White Geddis St Charles Seay Alma St Lakeside High School Leon Sheffield Lakeside

Rapid transit collision injures about 30 near Logan Airport

About 30 people were hospitalized after one rapid transit train struck the rear of another in a tunnel near Logan International Airport. Several others escaped with minor injuries as both trains were packed with computers.

Boston Logan International Airport

LBJ and Eshkol Open Talks of Peace at Ranch

President Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol toured the LBJ Ranch and spoke of peace in the Middle East and world. Johnson welcomed Eshkol at Randolph Field and both leaders voiced hope for shared peace and goodwill.

Stonewall, Tex Johnson Levi Eshkol Placid Lbj Ranch Middle East Shalom

Governor Wallace to seek radiation treatment in Houston

Gov Lurleen Wallace plans to fly to Houston Texas for four to five weeks of outpatient radiation therapy at M D Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute for a pelvic growth possibly malignant She and her husband George Wallace will travel by private plane Ed Ewing said plans were not finalized last night This is her third potential cancer episode and follows prior surgeries in Houston and September post operative care See OV On Page 2

Montgomery Ala Lurleen Wallace Houston Tex George Wallace Ed Ewing Wallace Govrnor M. D’ Anderson Hospital Tumor Institute Texas Hospital Alabama

Pep Pills Undergo Study After Paradise Trailer Raid

Police raid at Paradise Trailer Court No 1 on U S 31 led to 10 arrests including two charged with illegal possession of amphetamines. The confiscated pills will be analyzed by State Toxicologist Dr. Vann Pruitt. Suspects Larry Tasman and William Spakman, both residents of the trailer, were jailed on drug possession and delinquency charges with bonds set at 2500 each. A 32-year-old boy was charged with juvenile delinquency and released to guardians. See Page 2.

Paradise Trailer Court No. 1 U.S. 31 Vann Pruitt Huntsville Larry William ~Tasman William Spakman Morgan County

New York Stocks Higher as Cotton Gains in Early Trading

AP dispatch from New York notes stocks higher with active trading. Chicago reports wheat irregular amid late profit taking while corn and soybeans rise on strong demand. oats show irregular, light activity. Hog and cattle futures mixed with hogs steady to 25 cents higher, top 19.75, slaughter steers steady with 11,000 receipts and top at 28.

New York Chicago

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