Military Hospitals Get New Abortion Guides
The Pentagon told military hospitals to ignore state abortion bans and follow Supreme Court guidelines. The 1973 ruling allows abortions with physician consent in the first trimester and for life or health reasons later. Assistant Secretary James R. Cowan said 1971 policy stands where state laws appear valid.
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Pentagon relaxes abortion rules for military facilities
The memo states military medical facilities may decide abortions on a case by case basis without awaiting court rulings on state statutes. New guidelines allow abortions for women qualified to enter military hospitals meeting medical requirements. Dependents under 21 who are full time students remain ineligible unless still dependents.
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Plots and Puzzling Plights in Dear Abby Letter
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on burial plans for remarried spouses and church discipline. A sister plans a family plot with two names, a pastor questions parish pressure, and a young couple seeks age clues. Abby advises clarifying wishes, avoiding conflict, and offers general guidance.
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Joe Smith
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Chester Lind
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Your Retirement Dollars and Means Tests Explained
A column explains how means tests govern eligibility for government elder services under various programs. It notes Title 7 Older Americans Act benefits require no means test, while Title 20 Social Security Act programs do. The piece warns about potential asset transfers to qualify, discusses property tax breaks, food stamps, and cautions that SSI and Medicaid have no asset giveaways. It mentions local events and expert speaker William Betcher.
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Peter Weaver
Senior Citizens Schedule Announced
Pomeroy Meigs County Senior Citizens announce their weekly events. Tuesday includes chair caning and chorus practice from 12 30 to 2 pm. Wednesday offers quilting and games 12 30 to 2 pm. Thursday and Friday the center closes to move to new rooms with no lunch or bus service. Marble Wigs Made Some ancient Greeks had their busts made with removable marble wigs which could be changed according to the latest fashion by their descendants.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Senior Citizens
Chicken Divan in Patty Shells Recipe
Recipe for chicken divan in patty shells using frozen shells and canned soups. Mix heated condensed soups with milk or water, add chicken pieces and broccoli, then fill baked shells and serve. reader asks for dessert ideas and green bean and chili sauce requests.
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Marian Reeder
Local Birth Announcements Include Sigman Kyger and Wolfe Families
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sigman Kyger announce the birth of a son on August 29 at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis. They also have a three year old son Chad. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Miller. Mr. and Mrs. David Wolfe of Fairview announce the birth of son David Shawn at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bird and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wolfe.
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David Wolfe
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David Shawn
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Parkersburg
Harold Bird
Gene Wolfe
Lose the Weight You Hate Plan Use at Major University Hospital
New clinical tests at a major university hospital show the ODRINEX Plan helps you lose excess weight quickly. The tablet allegedly suppresses appetite so three meals a day can be eaten with fewer calories. Safe when directed, it promises visible slimming and a satisfaction guarantee.
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