Mother Donates Kidney to 12 Year Old Son in Cleveland
Frieda Jackson donated her left kidney to her 12 year old son David Wilburn at the Cleveland Clinic. Both are reported in satisfactory condition. David had kidneys removed in July and had dialysis. his new kidney is producing urine. David joked with a nurse, while Frieda endures pain but stays hopeful for recovery. Father Willy Wilburn offered to donate but was rejected due to kidney stone history.
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Cleveland
Frieda Jackson
David Wilburn
Cleveland Clinic
David
Mrs. Jackson
Willy Wilburn
Cline
Train brake trouble cited after Chicago derailment
A commuter train backed into another during rush hour on a major Chicago line leaving one dead, 47 injured, and two cars derailed. The lead train reported a braking problem before the crash near Montrose Station, as investigators probe possible sabotage amid debris and a 20 foot pipe found near the wreckage. Pablo Rosendo, 60, of Chicago, was identified as the victim. Three others remained in good condition in area hospitals.
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Chicago
Loop
Michael LaVelle
Chicago Transit Authority
Montrose
CTA
Michael Cardilli
Panamanian tanker hit by missile in Persian Gulf
A Panamanian-registered tanker named Endeavour was struck by a missile and set afire in the Persian Gulf off Qatar. Lloyds reports the vessel, built in 1976, was 82nd attacked this era of Iran–Iraq conflict, with crew saying the fire is under control and the ship is moving toward Dubaa.
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Persian Gulf
Kingdom of Qatar
Lloyd’s of London
Endeavour
Gulf
Iran
Iraq
Emirate of
Dubaa
Lloyd’s
Bahrain
Kharg Island
Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunder. Clearing late tonight. Lows 60 to 65. Sunday turns mostly sunny and less humid with a high near 80. Details on Page 3.
Elyria teachers, board set Aug 26 pact meeting
After five sessions with a federal mediator, Elyria teachers and the school board plan a joint staff meeting August 26 to present unresolved contract issues to the union and district staff. The mediator will not attend between now and August 26 as talks shift to the staff and union members.
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Elyria
Tammy Grisak
Elyria Education Association
David Fuller
Miss Grisak
Power blackout hits entire Oahu island
The island of Oahu lost all electric service after a power plant circuit breaker exploded. Hospitals ran on emergency power and Honolulu airport used generators. Power was being restored in stages with hopes of full service by dawn. authorities urged residents to stay off streets and conserve water. Officials did not know the explosion’s cause.
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Oahu
Hawaii
Civil Defense
Malcolm Suissel
Mike Hanson
KGU
Hawaiian Electric Co
Doug Carlson
KAIM
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Jill Felver
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Larry Felver
Bernie Noble
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