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Remarried railroad widows gain annuity rights
Dear Abby reminders about remarried widows and divorced wives of railroad workers becoming eligible for railroad annuities under Social Security rules from Oct 1 1981. A reader thanks Abby and Rep James Oberstar for publicizing the change and guiding eligible women. The column also advises a reader on self breast checks and medical exams with direct, practical guidance.
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Railroad Retirement Board
Rush St
Chicago
Ill
Abby
Mildred H. Bevins
Pikeville
Mildred
James L. Oberstar
Minnesota