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Back in Business at 77 Amputations Fail to Stop George
George Barnes, 77, a hat cleaner on Pennsylvania Ave in Baltimore, proves mobility and independence after major amputations and a stomach removal for cancer. He describes life in a wheelchair, cooking for himself, and continuing work at his hat shop opened 40 years ago. He relies on Bible reading and self-reliance, noting his separation and lack of children.
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