Two Sets Of Siamese Twins
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' * Received TUeSday, T p.m. ' " NEW YORK, Nov. 21. Two sets «f Siameise • twins born in North America in 1949, are reported to be doing well. Weighing a total of 91bs 12ozs, Siamese twin girls, Brenda and Beverley, were born at Edmonton, Canada, to Mrs. Bud Townsend, a week ago. They are united in front but otherwise perfectly developed. It has not been decided whether any attempt will be made to separate them. Increasing trom a total of 11 Ibs at birth last May to 191bs today, Siamese twin girls in Los Angeles may be operated on later.- They are joined at tho top of their heads and lie in neariy bpposite directions in - their crib. They were born to a Negro woman who has seven other children,
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Chronicle (Levin), 23 November 1949, Page 5
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