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Domestic News October 5, 1955

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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John L. Lewis, 75-year-old president of the United Mine Workers, suffered a mild heart attack about two weeks ago and was hospitalized on Sept. 22 in Washington, similar but less severe than President Eisenhower's.

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John L. Lewis Suffered Mild Heart Attack

WASHINGTON, (AP) John L. Lewis' trouble has been diagnosed as a heart attack like the one that felled President Eisenhower. but not as severe.

Lewis' physician said last night it now appears the 75-year-old boss of the United Mine Workers suffered a "very minimum heart attack" about two weeks ago.

Lewis was admitted to the hospital Sept. 22-the day before Eisenhower was stricken in Colorado It was said at the time that Lewis was in for a rest and checkup.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

John L Lewis Heart Attack United Mine Workers Hospital Admission Eisenhower

What entities or persons were involved?

John L. Lewis President Eisenhower Lewis' Physician

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Sept. 22

Key Persons

John L. Lewis President Eisenhower Lewis' Physician

Outcome

mild heart attack, not as severe as president eisenhower's; lewis admitted to hospital for rest and checkup.

Event Details

John L. Lewis, 75-year-old boss of the United Mine Workers, suffered a very minimum heart attack about two weeks ago. He was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 22, the day before Eisenhower was stricken in Colorado. Initially reported as a rest and checkup.

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