Penn State artificial heart aims to save lives in emergencies
Improvements claimed for the new Penn State artificial heart include automatic blood flow control and clot prevention features. Hershey Medical Center officials said the air-driven device would be a last-minute measure to keep a patient alive until a donor heart is found, not a permanent implant due to funding limits.
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Arkansas teachers face first basic skills test amid protest
In Little Rock Arkansas state officials administer the nations first basic skills exam for practicing teachers provoking protests by opponents who warn of lifelong incompetence for those who fail. The Arkansas Education Association says about 8000 teachers about a third of public school staff will boycott the test.
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Ohio S and L reopen plan gains federal approval
Ohio will resume limited service across all state chartered savings and loans with seven cleared for full operation. Governor Celeste appointed S&L superintendent Robert McAlister as reopening czar, aiming to have all closed thrifts back in business within 120 days. Seven institutions may reopen with federal insurance, deposits up to 100000, and full service conditional on FSLIC backing.
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Mushrooms poison four illegal aliens near death
Four Mexican men, reportedly lacking food and money, were comatose and near death after eating poisonous wild mushrooms. Norman Greene of Mercy Hospital said three remained in critical condition, on life support, with identities including Jose Ortiz, Luis DeJesus, and Jorge Flavela. Anastasio Rodriguez faced critical condition at UC San Diego Medical Center.
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Anne denies rumors of discord with Diana in London interview
Princess Anne dismissed reports of a feud with Princess Diana calling them fairy stories during a televised London interview. Host Terry Wogan pressed about tensions between the siblings, and Anne, 34, smiled and rejected the notion.
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Corrections policy notice for Herald Journal
Herald Journal presents a corrections policy inviting readers to report factual inaccuracies in coverage. It invites callers to share corrections by phone at 470-0011, emphasizing daily commitment to accuracy and transparency in reporting.
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Reagan backs deficit plan with cautious military cuts
The White House and Senate Republicans seek a unified budget stance with President Reagan demanding any military cuts avoid harming national security. A working group to bridge differences on defense and Social Security cost of living increases is to start soon, as Reagan and GOP leaders pursue a meaningful deficit reduction without tax hikes.
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Poison gas blamed for Iranian soldiers wounds in war
Western hospitals treated 33 Iranian soldiers for severe burns and lung injuries believed linked to chemical weapons in the Iran Iraq war. A witness described brutal symptoms as doctors warned the use of poison gas resumed. Iran said 200 soldiers were wounded in recent chemical attacks by Iraq.
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Goetz told to testify or face jury action Monday
Bernhard Goetz must decide by Monday whether to testify before the Manhattan grand jury probing his subway shooting of four youths or seek a postponement. Prosecutors warn delays would be unreasonable and say the panel will proceed based on other evidence if he does not appear. Goetz counters his lawyers are tied up and cannot testify until Friday.
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Dems Propose 1.6 Billion Tax Cut With Credits
Democrats push a 1.6B tax cut package including higher personal exemption and standard deduction, a credit for low income elderly paying property taxes, and a new utility tax credit for lower income filers. Cuomo backs Fink plan with added reductions on non-salary income and unearned income tax to broaden relief.
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Local man wins 1.7 million in lottery draw
Burke, a Salina resident and new 340th New York lottery millionaire, plans a nice dinner and perhaps a vacation with his winnings of 1.7 million. He and his wife Rutheda have four children. He bought tickets at Salina Liquors on North Salina Street and has played Lottio for under half a year. Lottery official Mary-Jayne Engel notes the game has generated over 600 million dollars in Education Department revenues in the fiscal year ending March 3.
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Colder Weather Forecast With Snow Chance Sunday
Weather outlook tonight and Sunday turns colder with a 40 percent snow chance. Lows near 30, Sunday highs 35 to 40. Showers may extend from central California into Montana Wyoming and the Dakotas. Snow possible in portions of the Great Lakes region while rain favors the eastern half of the nation.
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Spring Arrives Late in Central New York Weather Watch
A partial spring return is forecast with a few days of milder air then a cool snap. The National Weather Service says a 40 percent chance of rain or snow Saturday night into Sunday with tonight’s temps in the 30s and Sunday’s high near 35. Elsewhere, spring snow and cold rain hit the northern Plains to Missouri Valley, blustery winds caused avalanches in Colorado, and a tornado touched down in Devol Oklahoma with no injuries. A CAP search for a missing plane was hindered by winds as pilots and weather converge on search efforts.
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