Penny Dies After Breakthrough Thymus Transplant
Penny, a 2 year old who never felt touch until 13 months old, died after sudden infection. Born Oct 25, 1975, she had no thymus and underwent a pioneering thymus transplant at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Doctors say the illness and unknown germ caused her death despite improving immune function earlier.
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Farr Warns of Tax Rebellion in Arizona Legislature
Arizona homeowners near a tax revolt, warns State Sen. Morris Farr in Tucson. He says lawmakers will focus on politics over reform next session and supports shifting school financing from property taxes to income taxes, though big districts and old authors of the current system may resist.
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Mobile home safety hearing set in Tucson
An Arizona House committee will hear testimony tomorrow in Tucson on mobile home safety standards. Fire officials, manufacturers, and the public will discuss electrical wiring, fire warning devices, flame spread, and other fire related topics at 1 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Rep. William J. English chairs the hearing.
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Mercado opens second week with variety of vendors
Nearly 50 farmers craftsmen and food vendors are set for the Mercado open air market in downtown International Alley behind Jacome's and Penny's. Last week 25 000 to 30 000 people visited as 42 merchants sold produce crafts and food. The market runs 8 30 a m to 5 p m with free parking on the block bounded by North Church Court and West Franklin and Council streets and features folk bluegrass mariachi acts and a belly dancer.
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U.S. OKs IRANIAN STUDENT RALLY NEAR WHITE HOUSE
The National Park Service reverses denial and permits Iranian students to rally in Lafayette Park near the White House before President Carter’s Iran visit. The move follows a cooling-off period after violence during the shah’s visit and draws praise from the American Civil Liberties Union. The Iranian Students Association gains permit to coincide with Carter’s Iran trip.
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