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Variety of Old World Marriage Laws Highlight Patchwork Rules
New York Feb 4 A survey shows U S marriage laws vary widely with age limits health tests and license rules. States like Nebraska Ohio Wyoming set 21 for men 18 for women with consent while some require 21 18 or higher without consent Three states enforce five day waits and five states consider gin laws. The piece notes inconsistent standards and calls for uniform rules.
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