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Fanning the Spark of Life, 1935

New York, Dec. 2, 1935 --" "Scene in Brooklyn Jewish Hospital here today as members of Police Emergency Squad No. 15 assisted in the resuscitation of a baby girl born to Mrs. Sylvia Gendell of 321 Elmora Ave., Elizabeth, N.J. Born apparently lifeless at 11:40 AM (E.S.T), the baby was started breathing by staff doctors, who called in the squad with their pulmotors and oxygen equipment. After 10 hours work the youngster was given a 50-50 chance to live." -- Associated Press Photo


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