National Affairs: *THE DOCTORS' REPORT-

One of history's most remarkable public documents last week gave the world an unprecedented look at the health of the President of the U.S. Excerpts:

General Condition. Continues good. He is physically active and mentally alert. His appearance, appetite and digestion are excellent. His height is 71 inches and his weight is 168 pounds.

Eyes. No organic disease. The retinal arteries showed no evidence of sclerosis. A minor error in refraction was properly corrected by glasses.

Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinuses. No abnormalities noted. The tonsils had been previously removed.

Dental. The teeth and gums were in excellent condition.

Thyroid. No abnormalities noted.

Chest. The lungs were...

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