Blood donor Alfred Ross defies Red Cross age rule
Alfred Ross, aged 66, vows to keep giving blood despite the Red Cross rule banning donors over 64. Described by the American Association of Blood Banks as the nation's leading donor with 135 pints since 1943, he jokes about fibbing his age. Ross, a drummer with Disney on Parade, notes he has never accepted payment for his 6 positive blood.
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Red Cross
Ross
American Association of Blood Banks
Buffalo
N.Y
Golda Meir makes historic visit to Communist Romania
Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir arrived in Bucharest for an unprecedented three day visit to discuss the Middle East crisis with Romania's leadership. She met Premier Ion Gheorghe Maurer, was greeted at the airport, and planned talks with President Nicolae Ceaucescu focusing on a broad Middle East review.
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Queen to visit Duke of Windsor during France trip
London Reuters report: Queen Elizabeth II plans a private family visit with her uncle, the Duke of Windsor, at Bois du Boulogne on May 18 during a state visit to France. She will attend a Versailles reception marking the visit's close.
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Seven Die as Steam Line Expansion Joint Fails in Manhattan
In a blast on the 36th floor of a Pine Street tower, seven people die when an expansion joint in a steam line fails. Four women and three men perish instantly as four rooms are affected, with 4000 evacuees allowed to return after 2 pm. The 14 inch riser carried steam at 1580 pounds pressure, and Mayor Lindsay notes lines run deep in the building’s walls. The cause remains undetermined. officials point to a rare failure in joints placed every 12 floors.
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Joseph Stein
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Stein
Pine St
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