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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

12

Mobile home living sparks views from Indiana to Florida

Readers share mixed experiences with mobile homes, from Florida retirees in Largo to Indiana couples. Many praise space and portability but cite issues like poor construction, maintenance, and aging concerns. Letters note planning for retirement and caution about rapid depreciation and weather flaws in older models.

Largo Fla Allen Brumm Blaine, Minn Richard Baxter Chittenango N.Y Indiana Arthur Beckman Worthington Ind Tucson Ariz Beckman Davenport Beekmans

Questions on Social Security for a Wife and Husband

A reader asks about wife benefits at her 62nd birthday and full retirement at 65. The answer: she can switch to the higher benefit when the husband reaches 68, but she must apply. The wife’s early claiming does not reduce the couple’s total monthly benefits.

Senate backs 20 percent boost for Social Security

Washington UPI reports Senate approval of a 20 percent increase in Social Security benefits nears certainty as more than half the chamber backs the plan. Senator Frank Church of Idaho says 49 co sponsors back the proposal for all 27 million recipients.

Washington UPI Senate Frank Church D-Sdaho Special Committee On

Rooming in Retirement: Ten Ways to Avoid Heartache

A cautionary note urges careful home shopping for retirees. It advises reviewing deliveries and plans to prevent future problems, saving time, labor, and money. The guidance emphasizes diligence, due diligence, and prudent decisions to protect later years.

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