Truthful care at St. Jude guides two ill children
At St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, doctors tell parents and children the truth about terminal illnesses. The Farmers, Michael and Leisa, cope with leukemia and related diseases while psychologists help families face death and maintain unity. The hospital has treated over 5,000 youngsters since its 17 year history, founded by Danny Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Michael Farmer
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Lynn
Robert Farmer
Leisa
St. Jude
Danny Thomas
St. Jude’s
Younsters
Janet Payne
Maryland's X rated grandmother censors films for 19 years
Mary Avara, 69, heads Maryland's three member State Board of Censors, viewing about four films daily and deciding on deletions or rejections. The board has sometimes overruled by courts while upholding the Supreme Court standard of obscenity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Mary Avara
Movie Censor Board
State Board of Censors
Hernias Serious But Easy to Repair
A medical overview explains that hernia repair is common yet not urgent for many, with options using local or general anesthesia. It outlines inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and hiatal types, risk of strangulation, and cautions against relying on trusses. Prevention tips cover lifting techniques, weight control, and diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
New York
Albert
Toronto
Marvin Reingold
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Brooklyn
Reingold
Shouldice Clinic
Rec Facilities Closed This Weekend in Winchester
Winchester Parks and Recreation Department announces closures of the municipal pool and the War Memorial Building complex this weekend. Outdoor pool closed Friday through Sunday, complex closed Thursday through Sunday, with full closure through August 19 for annual maintenance. Reopens August 20 at 6 30 a.m. The State Junior Olympic Swim Meet hosted by Winchester Swim Team features public attendance with no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Parks and Receation Department
Winchester Municipal
War Memorial
Winchester
Winchester Parks and
Back Bay Eel Poaching Draws Virginia Beach Attention
In Back Bay Virginia Beach local eel fishers face out of state poaching as license holders report illegal catching. Eels are valued at 60 cents to 1.25 a pound with 4000 dollars sunk into one operation. North Carolina crews fish up to four miles offshore amid limited enforcement by VRMC authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
Back Bay
Morse
Virginia
North Carolina
VRMC
Sycee Hansey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morris Powazek
Psychology-Psychiatry
Brickbat
Mrs. Farmer
Powazek
Mrs. Payne
Associated Press
Winchester Evening Star
Baltimores
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Avara
Ll. M. Hood
By Jane E. Brody
Back Bay Eel Friction
Europe
Japan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!