claim is border-line, particularly in view of plaintiff's admission in his amended complaint that subsequent to the filing of his original complaint he 'was called out of his cell and told he was going to see the prison doctor,' we believe that it is sufficient and that plaintiff should have been afforded an opportunity to substantiate it." 457 F.2d 251, 254.

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It is not clear from the allegations of the complaint whether Jones was seen by a physician. It is impossible to determine on this record whether he was denied essential medical treatment. The State of Arkansas should file responsive pleadings to appellant's complaint, and the district court may then reasonably determine whether a hearing is necessary, based upon appellant's allegations as weighed against his medical records and thegas strikes near Damascus killed 355 people.

The U.N. chemical weapons experts conducted their first field testing in the western Damascus suburb of Moadamiyeh on Monday. They collected samples and testimony after a treacherous journey through government and rebel-held territory. Their convoy was hit by snipers but members of the team were unharmed.

On Wednesday, a convoy of seven U.N. cars left the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus. Before their departure, the experts looked at maps and were briefed by U.N. disarmament chief Angela Kane and team leader Ake Sellstrom.

The team did not speak to reporters.

Three Syrian anti-regime activists, speaking on Skype, said the experts were in Eastern Ghouta, a large Damascus suburb affected by the alleged chemical attack. They spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of regime retribution.

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