World War II veteran from W.Va. becomes oldest organ donor
GREG JORDAN, Bluefield Daily Telegraph
May 15, 2021
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WELCH, W.Va. (AP) A World War II veteran who passed away recently has proven that it’s possible to keep helping others by giving the gift of life and becoming the oldest recorded organ donor in United States history.
Cecil F. Lockhart of Welch was 95 years old when he passed away May 4 after a short illness. He served his country during World War II and contributed to his community by mining coal for more than 50 years, and his desire to serve others continued when his donated liver aided a 62-year-old woman.
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Despite a difficult 2020, the project funded by the European Union confirms the results of its first year, focusing on digital communication and products quality.
BOLOGNA, Italy, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The transformation of the world during the year of the pandemic has forced professionals to rethink their actions in terms of communication and trade.
The European Art of Taste, the project funded by the European Union to promote the excellence of fruit and vegetables made in Italy in China, Japan and Taiwan, has focused on innovative and digital communication strategies, managing to keep alive the relationships with consumers and professionals in the sector.
6 More People Killed In Israeli Attacks On Gaza Strip
Death toll rises to 109, says Palestinian Health Ministry. Israeli attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip killed six more people early Friday.
The latest casualties took the death toll to 109, according to a statement by Gaza s Health Ministry.
It said the dead included 28 children and 15 women while the number of wounded rose to 621.
Israel continues to target Gaza with heavy bombardment, which has also caused heavy damage to residential buildings across the enclave.
To date, seven Israelis have been killed in the recent violence six of them in rocket attacks, in addition to a soldier killed when an anti-tank guided missile struck his jeep.
U.S. Import Prices Climb 0.7% In April, Slightly More Than Expected
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - A report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed U.S. import prices increased by slightly more than expected in the month of April.
The Labor Department said import prices climbed by 0.7 percent in April after surging by an upwardly revised 1.4 percent in March.
Economists had expected import prices to increase by 0.6 percent compared to the 1.2 percent jump originally reported for the previous month.
A 0.7 percent rise in non-fuel import prices and a 0.5 percent increase in fuel prices both contributed to the overall advance in import prices.