Burma Surgeon Dr. Seagrave Dies at Namkham Hospital
Dr. Gordon Seagrave famed as the Burma surgeon who ran a Namkham hospital for Kachin tribesmen for decades died at 68 from a heart ailment. He was hospitalized Feb 24 and passed Sunday with his sons Sterling and John present along with about 100 nurses. The Namkham facility grew from 25 to 250 beds and trained many nurses. government officials aided in his bedside care.
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Washington Post
U.S
Snowbound Yugoslav Town Saved by Food
Snowbound Savnik in Montenegro received food and medical supplies after army and snow-plows opened a blocked 35 mile road. Three days of warm weather helped crews clear huge drifts, ending a famine threat for 5,000 residents who had faced three months of isolation.
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Brazilian Troops End Rebellion Near Foz Do Iguacu
Brazilian army units crushed a Communist led rebel raid near Foz Do Iguacu and captured Col. Jefferson Gardin Osorio with five aides. Sgt. Carlos Camargo was killed in the fighting as 15 others fled or surrendered. The insurgents were said to be fleeing toward Argentina and a broader search continues.
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Moroccos UMT threatens general strike after riots
Casablanca based United Moroc can Workers warns royal government it will trigger a nationwide general strike unless repressive measures are lifted. The ultimatum comes after 14 government adversaries were executed by firing squad amid anti government protests in Casablanca and Cairo demonstrations rally against the regime.
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