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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1953

Page

4

Fire Sweeps K C Hotel in dramatic Kansas City blaze

The Morgan Hotel in downtown Kansas City suffered an interior ruin as 73 people were inside when the fire began about 3 15 am. Fire crews rescued Laiden Pierce 73 and Charles Hughes 69 with serious burns. Pierce, believed dead, was revived and rushed to General Hospital amid ongoing flames. The cause and damage totals were unavailable.

Kansas City Jong Morgan Laiden Pierce General Hospital Charles Hughes Morgan

Ordnance Show Drops Test Tank Absence Details

Pentagon spokesmen said the Army will not display its experimental heavy tank at the Aberdeen proving ground during the American Ordnance Association tour. Secretary of Defense Wilson reportedly blocked the 143 model from public debut, citing security and economy reasons, with newsmen invited but the show limited to existing weapons.

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New Drug Claims Safer Use Than Penicillin For Lung Infections

A Chicago surgeon cited by Dr Edward L Avery at a Wisconsin Chest Physicians meeting described dihydrostreptomycin as less mouth sensitive than penicillin or streptomycin, allowing broader use for lung infections. The drug is presented as potentially more effective in certain cases, pending further study. In another item from Santa Monica a liquor store dispute ended in a fatality, with Frank Ludwig, 68, jailed on suspicion of murder after a fight over three candy bars. Ludwig claimed self defense, but witnesses said he struck the other man, who later died.

Milwaukee Wisconsin American College of Chest Physicians Edward L. Avery Chicago Northwestern University Medical School Santa Monica Ludwig Mesin Frank Louis Mes Henry J Sun Frank Ludwig West Los Ans Thegeles Veterans Home Wii Santa Monica Hospital

Lung infection treatment aid for breathing difficulties

A historical note states a therapy can be used to treat lung infections like bronchitis and bulbar polio to aid patients who have trouble breathing and are prone to pneumonia, though it is not a cure. The statement emphasizes supportive care to improve respiration and reduce pneumonia risk.

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