Letters discuss male birth control and Munchausen syndrome
Readers inquire about a male contraceptive pill and any future availability. The reply notes rodent studies suggest sperm suppression with potential side effects unknown in humans and cautions that safe, effective male contraception is not imminent. The column also explains Munchausen syndrome, detailing fabrication of illness to seek hospital admission with a historical note on Baron Münchausen.
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French Diplomat Robbed of $20,000 at Beverly Hills Hotel
Police report Francoise Grout the French minister of culture robbed of cash and jewelry during a stay at the exclusive Taverly Hills hotel. The thief entered her room and stole the money and valuables.
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Francoise Grout
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Offshore Oil Proposals Sought Off Mid Atlantic Coast
The Interior Department invited proposals for expansion of oil and gas exploration rights covering about 14.7 million acres 15 to 110 miles off New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware and Virginia This call for nominations begins the legal process toward lease sales in 1978 public comments and an environmental impact study will guide the decision The process may take about nine months
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New York
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Across the Grow Dia ble and Misty Beethoven attendances
Theater listings show films at Plaza Turin and Fastown venues with showings including Misty Beethoven Horse and The Gnome Mabite. Khadafy comments on Carter peace prospects. 20 years ago heavy snow impacted Ohio to New York.
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