Johns Hopkins Pioneers Save Blue Babies Through Landmark Surgery
Dr Blalock and Dr Taussig revolutionized treatment for pulmonary stenosis and atresia by connecting a subclavian artery to the left pulmonary artery in a 1944 operation. The method, tested on an unconscious patient, bypassed the blocked lung blood flow and saved numerous children, with Barbara Rosenthal among the dramatic early successes.
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Associated Press
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Harvard
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Buckley
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Buffalo
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All Good Things To You and Yours Yuletide Greeting
The message extends heartfelt thanks for past patronage and expresses hope to continue serving customers. It wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
U.S. Plans Larger Quota for European Homeless Refugees
President Truman announced a weekend directive to admit 39,000 European displaced persons annually. The action resumes normal quota immigration and aims to set an example in international cooperation to ease human misery.
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St Marys and Oklahoma Aggies Get Down to Work
In New Orleans Mississippi Gulf coast hosts 72 football players as St. Marys led by Jim Phelan and Oklahoma A&M led by Jim Lockabaugh begin full schedules ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Lockabaugh reports influenza hit his squad and weather hampers practice while Phelan emphasizes youth and hard drills despite exams. Alabama’s Crimson Tide also stopped in New Orleans for preparations.
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New Orleans Doctor Says Tew Jaw Broken on Ride to Rose Bowl
Four hours into the trip to the Rose Bowl a New Orleans physician examined Halfback Lowell Tew and found a broken jaw. Coach Frank Thomas said the jaw would be wired and Tew would be back on the field.
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