Donor networks dispel myths after Mantle liver case
Donor networks in Texas including a Midland office reassure the public that Mantle related liver issues do not imply preferential treatment. John Wallis of Southwest Donor Bank in Dallas explains transplants go to the sickest on the list and emphasizes public education on how the system works. Kay Horne of Midland notes fame heightens awareness but does not alter medical eligibility.
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Midland
Mickey Mantle
John Wallis
Southwest Donor Bank
Dallas
Wallis
Mantle
Kay Horne
Midland Southwest Donor Bank Office
Horne
Mantle Receives New Liver in Dallas Transplant
Mickey Mantle underwent about seven hours of transplant surgery at Baylor University Medical Center two days after being placed on the donor list. Doctors described an excellent chance for recovery as the liver begins functioning, with Mantle in intensive care for at least 24 hours to ensure no bleeding and sustained function.
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Dallas
Mickey Mantle
Baylor University Medical Center
Mantle
Robert Goldstein
Goldstein
Monahans man found guilty in pastor murder case
A 74 year old Monahans man was convicted of murder for the shooting death of Gene Stevens the longtime pastor of Southside Baptist Church. Reed was sentenced to 40 years in prison with at least 20 years before parole.
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Monahans
Southside
Rlton Reed
Red
H.W
Woody”’ Leverett Jr
Midland
Reed
Gene Stevens
Leverett
Big Spring State Hospital
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Big Spring
Stevens
Carlton
Virginia Reed
John Stickels
Stickels
Texas
Associated Press
Keely Coghlan
Former Gov Smith recalls art of the deal in West Texas
Former Texas governor Preston Smith describes backing two Odessa campuses in 1969 and the compromise with University of Texas leaders. He notes his priority was education as he recalls lobbying for UTPB and HSC with Frank Erwin and Gene Garrison and Dan Hemphill.
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Preston Smith
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Amarillo
el Paso
Odessa
West Texas
Mith
Smith
Erwin
Dallas
Wed
Odessa and
Pecos
UTPB
HSC
Gene Garrison
Dan Hemphill
Marines rescue downed pilot after six days in Bosnia
Air Force Capt. Scott F. O Grady, 29, shot down by Bosnian Serbs last Friday, survived six days on bugs and rainwater in northern Bosnia. Rescued by Marine CH 53 helicopters in fog after signaling from hiding. None of the rescuers were killed though a helicopter was hit by bullets. The incident raised tensions and spurred talk of lifting the Bosnian arms embargo.
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Air Force
Scott F. O'Grady
O'Grady
Spokane
Wash
Bosnia
U.S
O’grady
U.N
NATO
United States
U.S. House
Clinton
Adriatic Sea
Hile
Rescue of Capt. Scott O Grady Ends Six Day Survival Ordeal
Air Force Captain Scott F. O Grady, shot down by Bosnian Serbs, survived six days in a pine forest by eating plants and bugs while hoarding radio batteries. Hidden as Basher 52, he evaded pursuit until his rescue by U S and NATO forces as dawn neared on the eve of June 2.
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NATO
Basher
Air Force
Scott F. O'Grady
O’grady
Bosnia
U.N
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