Panicky Treatment May Have Caused Heart Death
Dr. Christian Barnard suggested that aggressive drug therapy to prevent rejection may have contributed to Louis Washkansky's death 17 days after the first heart transplant. He said future cases should use lower drug doses and avoid panicky reactions while noting the heart can adapt to a seriously ill body and take over circulation under stress.
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Frank Carey
Washington
Christian N. Barnard
Louis Washkansky
Barnard
CBS
Adrian Kantrowitz
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn
N.Y
Michael E. DeBakey
Baylor University Medical School
Washkansky
Performers Have Preferences In Christmas Cards
Television stars reveal varied Christmas card choices from religious messages to humorous puppets. The Bing Crosby family and Shari Lewis showcase color snapshots and Santa Claus puppets, while Lucille Ball Gary Morton favor a festive noel scene and Dina Merrill opts for a simple bordered card. Joan Rivers and Edie Adams chose United Nations cards. Africa U S A animals feature a nature themed card. Bill Dana notes donations in recipients’ names.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Shari Lewis
Santa Claus
Lambo
Perry
Marlo Thomas
Lucille Ball
Gary Morton
Dina Merrill
Cliff Robertson
Lorne Greene
Nancy
Joan Rivers
Edie Adams
United Nations
Africa
U.S.A
Joan Crawford
Bill Dana
Castro forecasts Cuba to reach 10 million ton sugar target
In Havana Fidel Castro predicted Cuba would hit the 10 million ton sugar production goal by 1970 despite a severe drought. He spoke for 40 minutes at ceremonies beside the Jobabo River between Oriente and Camaguey provinces, honoring an event.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
Jobabo
Oriente
Camaguey
Army unit named for Guevara clears vast land area in Cuba
The land clearing brigade named for the late Ernesto Che Guevara has cleared 132 000 acres since formation on October 30. In Camaguey province Castro inspected tanks and bridges as the brigade began operations. Prime Minister and about 5 000 guests shared a Christmas Eve dinner in the open. In Vietnam Army Specialist Riley E Pierce 23 arrived in Qui Nhon with the 61st Assault Helicopter Company from Ft Campbell Ky.
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Ernesto Che Guevara
Castro
Camaguey
Qui Nhon
Vietnam
Riley E. Pierce
Harvard
J. Pierce
Route 4
West Monroe
61St Assault Helicopter Company
Ft. Campbell, Ky
17Th Aviation Group
10Th Combat Aviation Battalion
An Son
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