An a child shall lead them
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Eight-year-old Rona Mahilum risked her life saving her brothers and sisters during a fire in their house in Negros Occidental, Philippines. She single-handedly carried the children out to safety and attempted to douse the fire. She obtained third-degree burns in different parts of her body.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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Shame on American soil
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The Mariana Islands, an American possession, has stained America's reputation as the champion of human rights because of the prevalent abuses against migrant workers. The natives of the island have become the privileged few who are free to exploit others under their own laws.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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She gave her father life
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Chester Szuber, suffering from advanced arteriosclerosis, successfully underwent a heart transplant with his 22-year-old daughter, Patti, as donor. Patti died from brain injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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