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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1970

Page

6

Liking It Better Divorce Trend Among Older Adults

The AP notes rising divorce rates among the elderly as health experts warn of a shift toward personal interests and extended lifespans. UCLA public health associate Richard Kalish cites longer life expectancy, increased sexual freedom, and greater financial independence as drivers. He suggests marriages are increasingly dissolved for personal reasons rather than social or economic pressure.

Richard Kalish Kalish UCLA Sone

Middle Class Pushes Easing of Pot Laws Across States

New York Times reports two thirds of states have revised drug laws to ease first offense penalties for marijuana. While 27 states moved from felony to misdemeanor, others consider similar changes. The shift aims at realism, distinguishes possession from sale, and targets the perceived overreach of harsh statutes.

Linda Charlton New York Times New York Justive Department Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Virginia Senate House Thomas J. Dodd Pconn Dodd Illinois U.S New York City Colorado Massachusetts Wisconsin Kansas Maryland Ohio Michigan Hawaii New Jersey Florida

Divorce ideals misread здоровья and social value in marriages

The fragment argues for honoring individual worth in divorce and suggests that healthy individuals who die have social value comparable to healthy marriages, asserting that age should not diminish the significance of either partnership.

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