Les Miserables dominates 41st Tony Awards night
Les Miserables wins eight Tonys including best musical. Fences takes best play as James Earl Jones leads in a drama about a former baseball player and family head. Mary Alice and Lloyd Richards win supporting and directing honors. George Abbott receives a 100th birthday tribute and Jackie Mason earns a special award.
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Koppel Considers Leave For News Dept Job
Reporter Ted Koppel discussed leaving ABC's Nightline for a State Department role, noting government work may require moral compromises and even lying to shape national policy. He previously declined Kissinger’s offer in 1975 and might consider joining in a future administration.
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Myotonia and Fifth Disease in Public Health Chat
Readers question disorders from Thomsen's myotonia to Fifth disease and AIDS. Dr Donohue explains myotonia cannot be diagnosed by a dictionary, Fifth disease is virus driven and self limited, AIDS antibody testing is crucial, lupus notes in men, osteoporosis and swimming, zinc not a cure for prostate issues.
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Man seeks reassurance for wearing a girdle
A 31 year old married man writes that he wears a long leg panty girdle for shaping and comfort, insists he is not gay or transvestite, and asks Ann Landers for approval. He says his wife knows and buys the garment. he notes no one else should judge.
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