Frederick hospital starts organ donation program
Frederick Memorial Hospital prepares to accept donor organs under the Maryland Organ Procurement Center. Dr. Mark Rubin notes organ transplants are common, while Dave Kappus cites a supply shortage due to fewer referrals. The program outlines brain death criteria, family consent rules, and donor handling with MOPC support and a 24 hour contact number.
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Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe Plans Live Lessons
Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, outlines live satellite lessons from the Challenger on January 27 teaching about the shuttle, crew duties, experiments, and the ease of weightlessness. NASA will provide “Mission Watch” access from launch to landing for schools with satellite capability.
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McCall
Idaho
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Television technician electrocuted during live outside interview
Bakersfield California. KERO technician Bob Tierney was electrocuted when a transmission boom atop his van touched a power line while setting up for a live interview. He fell to the street and was killed after brushing the still charged vehicle as bystanders recounted the incident.
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