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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

9

World's 27th transplant at St Luke's in Houston

Surgeons transplanted a youth heart into Henry W. Jurgens of Beatrice Nebraska in a highly successful operation. It was the world’s 27th heart transplant and the second in three days at St Luke's Episcopal Hospital.

Houston, Tex Nebraska St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Henry W. Jurgens Beatrice, Neb St. Luke’s Michael K Denton A. Cooley Jurgens Fred C. Everman Alexandria Everman Evelyn G. Krikorian Houston Everett C. Thomas Phoenix Ariz Cooley Louis J. Fierro Elmont N.Y George Henry DeBord Helotes Tex DeBord

Three Senators Back Post Office Plea to Halt Cuts

Three Democratic senators led by A S Monroney voiced support for the Post Office Department’s plea for an exemption from manpower reductions. Postmaster General W Marvin Watson warned cuts could force four day residential deliveries and shutter about 12 000 branches. The senators labeled the plan to cut staff as harmful to towns and urged Congress to exempt the post office from the broader cuts.

Senators Post Office Washington Post Office Department A. S Mike) Monroney Senate Post Office Committee Ralph Yarborough Texas Congress

Marriages Planned in La Crosse Amid Postal Service Cutbacks

Madison couple Rick T. Sime and Jean M. Preston are to wed July 27 in La Crosse. Ronald C. Stein and Patricia A. Huber marry August 3 in La Crosse. Joel R. Sires and Sharon S. Huntington marry July 27 in La Crosse. The note mentions Delta-like postal cuts and future Saturday mail elimination aimed by November.

Sage Johnson Watson Rick T. Sime Madison Jean M. Preston S. 29Th St la Crosse Ronald C. Stein Moore St Patricia A. Huber Caledonia St Joel R. Sires New Albia Iowa Sharon S. Huntington S. Losey Blvd

Ray's Alias Admitted By Lawyer

MEMPHIS AP James Earl Ray charged with murdering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the same man arrested in London under the name Ramon George Sneyd, his attorney admitted Monday. Ray pending extradition and arraigned under tight security before a six week potential trial set for November 12.

Memphis, Tenn James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr London Ramon George Sneyd Arthur Hanes Ray King Missouri Memphis Shelby County

House Fails To Pass Scenic Rivers Bill

Washington AP says proposed Scenic Rivers System legislation seems likely to die in the House for a second time and be revived in 1969. A night-session move to force a two thirds vote and ban amendments failed. Sponsors hold little hope of quick revival this session.

Washington House of Representatives Senate House Rules Committee

Cryptic Clues Hidden in a Dictionary of Phrases

A puzzle style list presents scattered terms and clues across numbers and hints. The mix includes geographic and cultural references such as South American country Mindanao and Russian community, with entries like Winter vehicles and Expunges suggesting wordplay themes.

Mindanao

Vitamin specialist Agnes Morgan dies in Berkeley

Dr Agnes Fay Morgan 84 professor emeritus of nutrition at the University of California and head of the Department of Home Economics from 1918 to 1954 died Saturday. She was a specialist in vitamins.

Berkeley, Calif Agnes Fay Morgan University of California University Morgan

165 Foot Gunboat Built in Wisconsin

A 165 foot aluminum gunboat, the USS Welch, built by Peterson Builders in Sturgeon Bay, will launch in ceremonies marking the largest aluminum vessel on the Great Lakes. The 235 ton craft, designed for coastal patrol and blockade, can exceed 40 knots and reaches 40 knots from a stop in 60 seconds with a 14 000 horsepower turbine and two diesel engines.

Sturgeon Bay Great Lakes Welch Navy Peterson Builders Inc Peterson Yards Vietnam Peterson Green Bay

Research professor dies in Urbana after heart attack

William J. Fry age 50 a University of Illinois research professor who helped patent and test a mechanical heart died Sunday from a heart attack in Urbana Illinois Fry directed the university biochemistry laboratory and with his brother Francis patented the device in 1959 noting dog trials and short tests

Urbana, Ill William J. Fry University of Illinois Fry Francis William Fry University

Guard Will Be Ready In Chicago Armories

About 1 00 National Guard troops will stand by in Chicago armories each night during the Democratic National Convention. A total of 5 500 members of the 33rd Infantry Brigade rotate duty from 5 p m to 1 a m each night of the convention starting August 26. Brig Gen Harold R Patton says troops will stay in armories unless needed on the streets. He notes no special threat of trouble beyond newspaper reports.

Chicago 33Rd Infantry Brigade Harold R. Patton Illinois Guard

Speck's Attorney Files 193 Page Brief to Illinois Supreme Court

Gerald W Getty, Chicago public defender, has filed a 193 page brief for Richard Speck challenging his murder conviction and death sentence. The brief, due by midnight, argues points including a Supreme Court ruling on juror exclusion and capital punishment. The Illinois Supreme Court reconvenes September 9 to consider the appeal.

Springfield Ill Richard Speck Illinois Supreme Court Gerald W Getty Cook County Chicago Speck Illinois Getty U.S. Supreme Court Thomas E. Kluczynski Kluczynski

Elizabeth Taylor Recovering From Surgery

London AP reports Elizabeth Taylor recovering after a partial hysterectomy performed for fibrous growths. Taylor, 36, is said to be in pain but improving with no cancer suspected, and her team notes she plans to star in a new film later this year.

London Elizabeth Taylor Bernard Hunter Taylor Richard Hanley Miss Taylor Richard Burton

Two Minnesota Soldiers Named Among Vietnam War Dead

Washington AP reports Defense Department list of the dead in Vietnam includes 1st Lt. Harrison E. Woehinker Jr. son of Dorothy Rudd of Minneapolis and Pfc. Gerald P. Oglesby son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Oglesby of North Mankato. Both listed as killed in action.

Washington Minnesota Defense Department Harrison E. Woehinker Jr Dorothy Rudd Minneapolis Pfc Gerald P. Oglesby Clifford T. Oglesby North Mankato

Morocco Produces Thirteen Percent Of World Cobalt

Morocco accounts for about 13 percent of global cobalt production, highlighting its role in supplying a key industrial mineral used in batteries and alloys. The figure reflects position in world markets and regional mining dynamics.

Morocco

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