Artificial heart used temporarily in Tucson patient
A Tucson man received a temporary artificial heart for about 11 hours before a human heart was found and transplanted. The Phoenix Heart, a device invented by a dentist, was not government approved and raised FDA concerns. The patient, 32, faced congestive heart failure and other complications, but survived the second transplant and ongoing care.
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Tucson, Ariz
Tucson
Allan Beigel
Bergel
Jack Copeland
Federal Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Cecil Vaughn
NBC
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Copeland
University of Arizona
Phoenix
MX missile deployment called hasty
Washington reports that the first MX missiles will deploy next year before warheads and guidance systems are fully tested. Sen. Lawton Chiles notes tests show the missile can fly but not all technical questions will be answered before deployment. GAO stresses changes in key components may enter production prior to flight tests, risking reduced range.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
Senate Appropriations Committee
GAO
Lawton Chiles
D-Fla
Appropriations Defense Subcommittee
Chiles
Mexicans hunt drug runners in helicopter raid
Mexican troops jump from a helicopter in a remote raid against drug traffickers as authorities intensify anti drug efforts following the abduction and slaying of DEA agent Enrique Camarena and his pilot. The bodies were identified Wednesday, and a shootout with drug runners left Mexican forces casualties.
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Mexico
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Enrique Camarena Salazar
Jewelry, wallet stolen in Colleen Meadow death
Police inventory lists missing items from Colleen Meadow’s Northeast Side apartment after she was found bound and strangled. The list includes a half karat diamond engagement ring, a gold wedding band, ruby with small diamonds, a gold neck lace, a gold wristwatch, and the victim’s wallet. Authorities have questioned several people, including Meadow’s separated husband Ronald, with no suspects yet.
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Colleen Meadow
Herald- Journal
Meadow
Rod Carr
Ronald
Rugby Square
Fordham Avenue
Carr
Teall Avenue
Carrier workers fear more layoffs
Morale is low at Carrier Corp as workers at the Thompson Road complex fear further layoffs on March 15 after a February 9 production cut announced to trim local air conditioner unit output. Company officials deny layoffs and say talks are private between management and staff.
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Carrier Corp
Thompson Road
Herald-Journal
Carrier
Cuomo says state federal aid needed for landowners after Oneida ruling
Albany Governor Mario Cuomo urged federal and state governments to shield landowners from losses after the Supreme Court backed the Oneida tribal claim to 100000 acres in Madison and Oneida counties. The ruling, upholding a 1795 treaty dispute, may allow damages sought for the full area and influence other East Coast land claims.
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Albany
Mario Cuomo
U.S. Supreme Court
Madison
Oneida
New York State
New York
Cuomo
Cloudy Rain Chance Cited in Friday Forecast
Brief weather note cites a 60 percent chance of rain Friday. The text includes a fragment mentioning Binanan and a proverb about believing rumors, with no clear context or event.
Reagan backs Cuomo budget in Albany clash
GOP stakes rise as Comptroller Edward Regan backs Gov. Mario Cuomo’s 1985-86 budget of 38.8 billion as balanced. He rejects Senate Republicans’ calls to raise taxes and signals possible revenue overstatements, while warning on federal cuts and growth. Cuomo taps president bid sparks bipartisan chatter.
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Albany
Edward Regan
Mario M. Cuomo
Cuomo
Regan
Senate
Wharton Econome- Anant
Fire Claims Mother and Three Children in Cortland County
A mobile home on Bishop Hill Road in Cortland County burned in the early morning. Officials confirmed a mother and her three children were killed. Names and further details were being withheld pending notification.
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Cortland
Bishop Hill Road
Pmasanta
Tien Mrantent
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