European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 03, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse Page ,18 the stars and stripes faces n places sunday septembers 1995 reports of Juk Aren t True front the associated press listen up Bachilo Rattes John f. Kennedyjr. Is still America s no. 1 catch. Kennedy s personal assistant said there was no ring and he sure did t pop the question to live in Girlfriend Caroline Bessette As was reported Friday inthe new York Post All the stories circulating today about a ring a proposal a marriage it untrue said Kennedy s assistant. Other friends said Kennedy 34, and Bessette 28, who does Public relations for Calvin Klein Ltd have a very close relationship that could Lead to marriage someday. One Friend told the associated press on condition of anonymity that they were so close it would be an agreed upon let s get married situation it would t be a will you marry me 4 Oprah sings Riviera blues How is it possible to drop a few dress sizes and still feel like you Don t measure up Oprah Winfrey found out on her summer vacation to the French Riviera. We were the largest human beings on the entire Island of St Tropez the new and improved Winfrey r. Engagement s pals say told the syndicated to show entertainment tonight in an interview for broadcast monday. You sit by these girls their breasts saluting the Sun and you feel like an elephant you feel like a cow you feel like i Don t even work out " said Winfrey who shed at least 60 pounds after she hired a Cook and adhered to a daily exercise regimen. Winfrey who was promoting her 10 years As Host of the Oprah Winfrey show dispensed a bit of advice do not go to St Tropez unless you re a size 4 /2,maximum" hunk gets new commercial diet Coke hunk Lucky Vanous is keeping his Shirton this time. Vanous gives Only a glimpse of the Chest that made " him famous in his latest commercial set to air during the emmy awards on sept. 10. He s wearing a Long sleeved White shirt with the top buttons undone. Vanous diet Coke debut was As a shirtless construction worker who attracted working women to the window to watch him take his break. In the latest and titled the Magazine a scruffy and sheepish looking Vanous conies to life from a Magazine and after some of the soft drink bubbles onto the Page. ". ". Of a Cricket connoisseur or. Blue a Bluegill dances on the surface in Pursuit of his passion a tasty Cricket. The Yellowstone Lake resident in Blanchardville wis., has trained Chris Prentice a bait shop employee to feed him. Prentice taps his foot on a Dock to summon the fish for treats. Of d do for a cd defend dear Ann Landers i was a prosecuting attorney with the Pennsylvania medical Licer Isuru Board and May be Able to shed some Light on Why incompetent doctors Are still allowed to practice. _ it is the responsibility of state licensing boards to identify the bad eggs in the medical profession. However one obstacle to identifying incompetent doctors is the practice of settling malpractice suits with nondisclosure agreements. This Means the patient agrees not to file a complaint with the licensing Board in Exchange fora Cash " this take the Money and run approach is against the Public interest because it keeps relevant information from the licensing Board. While a single settled malpractice Case does t necessarily mean a physician is unfit a series of such suits May suggest a pattern of incompetence ". Another obstacle is the peer review function in hospitals and medical societies that keeps information about substandard practice or psychiatric disorders confidential. The medical profession must do a better Job of policing itself. It s hard to justify withholding in formation that bears directly on a doctor s fitness to practice for example substance abuse or repeated clinical errors both the nondisclosure pacts and the peer review. the dear Abby my husband and i recently took our two sons Ages 8 and 11, to the seashore in new Jersey. Soon after we arrived two women sat Down next to us promptly took off their swim tops and sat Bare breasted without Bat Ting an Eye. We had t been to the Beach for several years and had no idea that this is being done now. At first we were angered and considered moving to another spot but then we decided to stay and begin an educational discussion about the human body. We told our sons that these women were probably just hot an wanted to Cool off. Then we explained Why women had breasts and emphasized that nursing mothers routinely uncover their breasts for feeding. What followed was a mature discussion and we answered All their questions. Our Day was enjoyable and my husband and i Are Happy our boys Learned about women s breasts from us first rather than at the local newsstand. We also Learned How much better it is to discuss things openly with children rather than trying to shield them from things we Don t want them to see. Proud Parent in new Jersey dear Parent your last sentence says it All. Children learn As much about their parents attitudes from their silence As what they preach. You seized an Opportunity to Edu Cate your children about this sensitive subject in a cover up arrangement need to be reformed and that takes legislative action. Citizens must demand it from their elected representatives. Many bad physicians stay one step ahead of the licensing boards by moving to an other state when it becomes obvious that they Are in trouble. We need increased interstate cooperation among licensing boards to make sure incompetent doctors Are not permitted to practice anywhere. While practising Medicine is. An important and honoured profession in America bad doctors endanger lives and should not be tolerated Jeffrey Spangler Philadelphia dear Jeffrey Spangler thank you for a splendid letter. You Are right the medical profession should police itself better. You also have made it Clear that victims who Settle malpractice suits and agree to keep their Mouths shut Are sacrificing their integrity for the loot and endangering the lives of others. Ann Landers dear Ann Landers. Please Tell me if i am being foolish. When i was growing up i knew i had to which my Grandfather s hands constantly. At first he would try to grab my Crotch. I Learned to avoid these attempts but he did t give up. He would frequently try to put his hands on my thighs and work his Way up often while we were eating dinner. I hated hello and goodbye hugs since he always pulled me too close. When i got older his hands would accidentally touch my breasts. I finally found the courage to Tell my family. Since then i have been civil to my Grandfather but nothing More. Although my folks understand Why i will not come within Arm s length of him they do not cannot be More Friendly i Don t feel i owe him anything. Do i have the right to feel resentful a / no name no City , " . You certainly do. You also have the right to Tell your folks to Lay off. If he tries it again inform the old Lech in a loud voice to keep his hands off you no is present. Letters to this column should be addressed to Ann Landers co the stars and stripes unit 294qo.apo 09211. " c creators Syndicate " _ .-.-, _. _. Wholesome Way they will never forget. Congratulations dear Abby i am a retired Junior High school teacher who taught Reading and English for a total of 42 years not counting five years of substitute teaching. Abby i cannot count the number of times i quoted your philosophy the person who does not read is no bet Ter off than a person who can not read i had it printed on a Banner for the front of my classroom where it and subsequently big Ger and fancier replacements were on display continuously until i retired in1983. I have often wished that i could express my appreciation to you for this impressive teach ing Aid but i did t know you address. Hopefully this letter will reach you. If so i have no objection to your using my name. Mildred l. Morton Fairfield Iowa dear Mildred Morton As you can see your letter reached me and need i dear Abby Tell you that it made my Day dear Abby in response to Rachel Rosenthal los Angeles re Garding Ernie the now neutered dog i concede that your veterinary expert is right my wife is right and Rachel Rosenthal is right. Since Ernie has been neutered he has stopped All of his Nasty Little habits and is still As playful and lovable As Ever. Ernie s biological father Dylan also has been neutered since you published my wife s letter and i think that he is starting to behave himself much to my sister in Law s Delight. Please note that the remaining four puppies Sadie the mom and our three cats also have been neutered or spayed. Sign me Ernie s dad in Clearwater Fla. Dear Ernie s dad congratulations on your mature decision to neuter the furry members of your extended family. Sometimes if they re not going to use it it s better to lose letters for this column should be addressed to Omar Abdy co the Sta Sand stripes unit 29480. Apo 09211. C Una verbal press Syndicate
