Ethical decision guides risky Siamese twin separation
Two month old Siamese twins joined at the torso underwent separation after a tough ethical choice to try to save both rather than sacrifice one. Doctors at Children's Hospital, after discussions with clergy and family, judged that both surviving was possible but unlikely, and chose separation despite high risk. The infants remain critically ill with extensive wounds and infections feared, while potential later surgeries could include artificial legs if they survive.
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Washington
Randolph
Children’s Hospital
Italy
State Senate holds rare Friday session in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers wrap a week of politics and policy with a rare Friday session to clear backlogged bills as adjournment nears. House action included licensing master plumbers, regulating auto lease dealers, making loansharking a crime, and banning nonhandicap motorists from reserved spots. A redistricting bill and licensing fee changes passed, and Warren was named chief justice for the state.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
General Assembly
James A. Rhodes
House
Democrats redraw Ohio districts amid party power shift
Ohio Democrats use their Senate majority to push a controversial 23 district map led by Majority Leader Oliver Ocasek. Sen. Robert D. Freeman is the lone Democrat to defect, citing constituent anger over Stark Warren and Clark counties split across three districts. Critics warn of gerrymandering and voter confusion as redistricting looms again in 1980.
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Oliver Ocasek
Akron
Robert D. Freeman
Canton
House
Stark County
Warren and Clark
Icans
Ohio
Marigene Valiquette
Toledo
U.S
Speck
Lifeline bill sponsor attacks minority leader in Ohio House
Ohio House sponsor Rep. Dennis Eckart accuses Minority Leader Charles Kurfess of blocking lifeline bill reconsideration. Speaker Vernal G. Riffe Jr. joins the attack as Gov. Rhodes urges resolution. bill dies for weekend recess but can be reconsidered with GOP signers.
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Dennis Eckart
D- 18
Euclid
House
Charles F. Kurfess
Vernal G. Riffe Jr
New Boston
Kurfess
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Eckart
GOP
Ohio
Charles Kurfess
Riffe
Perrysburg
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