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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
14
Medical observers in Cape Town note a new blood substance called anti-lymphocyte albuhliny, ALG, may speed heart transplant acceptance by reducing tissue rejection. Reports say ALG aids liver and kidney grafts elsewhere, with human trials in progress. Safety concerns include horse serum reactions, while a human-derived ALG is under study.
An American cardiologist in Los Angeles argues U S doctors have not yet performed a successful heart transplant due to caution from older physicians. He notes myths about the procedure, cites South African work by Dr Christian Barnard, and says courage and donor recipient agreement are critical.
Ronald Lunceford, a sociologist, coordinates programs for Orange County poverty efforts. He argues for flexible education paths, lower qualification barriers, and greater civic involvement to help the poor, while noting intense personal strain and the need for systemic change.
Paul Earl DeMik, 26, charged with a series of church fires in Long Beach, will be tried in Superior Court on three counts of arson. Judge Robert Wenke granted a continuance until January 15 Wednesday.
A fire caused estimated 25000 dollars damage to the Rossmoor home of former Olympic diving champion Pit McCormick early Wednesday. Mrs. McCormick woke to the blaze at about 5 am after the family dog Ronel barked. Neighbors helped by removing furniture as four fire units fought the back bedroom fire, with heavy smoke and water damage throughout the house.
Lifeguards identified the drowned body found at Huntington Beach as Los Angeles Fire Department Captain John Bullington, 42, of Wharland, who disappeared while clamming in heavy fog around 4 15 pm Sunday. He was last seen with fellow firefighters but was not accompanied when he vanished.
Police said a young husband shot dead his wife Jacquelyn Arvellanes 24 at their Buena Park residence and then killed himself after a failed reconciliation attempt. The 22 caliber bullet struck her heart. Manuel Arrellanes 25 died by self-inflicted gunshot near her body at 8021 San Hilario Circle. Neighbors summoned officers while Joy Lynch, the sister, fled in tears. The couple had separated and argued over reconciliation.
Huntington Beach City Council will meet at 7 30 pm in the city council chambers to discuss plans and suspensions for improving the downtown area with property owners present during the session.
Two overhead pedestrian crosswalks spanning Lakewood Boulevard near Alameda Street in Downey will be razed by the State Division of Highways. Public works director Fwrying Spindel said the spans connected the North American Rockwell plant to off-street parking and were built during World War II. Demolition work is scheduled between dawn and 4 am on Thursday and Friday.
Arrellanes followed Toon after seeking comfort from his sister and killed her before taking his own life. The 3 month old son was in his crib at the time, unharmed but likely shaken. Police are investigating the case as a double fatality with the infant as the sole survivor.
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