Dear Abby column excerpts and reader queries
A compilation of Dear Abby letters asks about adoption for a child born out of wedlock and family duties. Other readers debate marijuana use, parenting of a nonathletic teen, and moral guidance, with Abby offering counsel and a closing prompt to write for advice.
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Five Simpson brothers in military service
Laird Simpson of Ainsworth and his wife are the parents of four sons in active service across the Marines, Air Force, and Army. One brother Sgt. John Simpson completed a year with the Third Marines in Vietnam. L. J. Simpson has 19 years in the Air Force at Sheppard Field. Calvin A. Simpson serves at Offutt Air Base as Air Force police. Lawrence Simpson does top secret work in the Air Force. Joseph A. Simpson serves in the U.S. Army in Korea.
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Sheppard Field
Texas
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Nebraska
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Smith seeks federal meat inspection for all large plants
Rep. Neal Smith of Iowa urged a House agriculture subcommittee to pass his bill extending federal meat inspection to all plants covered by the Taft Hartley act. He cited uninspected slaughterhouses selling diseased livestock and processing products with dangerous additives. He noted current inspectors are insufficient and pressed for federal aid to states to expand programs while supporting a bill to apply minimum health standards to imported meats.
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Diamond buyer shares views on value and quality
Beverly Hills jeweler Daniel Bennett, in an interview, argues diamonds are a good but not guaranteed investment. He urges buyers to trust their jeweler, explains color and cut as key quality factors, and notes the United States offers the best value for fine jewelry. He recalls rare perfectly cut stones and a past association with Harry Winston.
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Meredith marches through Mississippi on renewed freedom march
James Meredith resumes his 34 mile march through farm country toward Batesville, marking his birthday as he faces hostile crowds and a prior wound from a white sniper. A group of marchers, including white peers, travels with him while jeering songs echo from white onlookers.
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Glassboro talks: Johnson meets Kosygin at Glassboro
President Johnson greets Premier Kosygin during talks at Glassboro State College in Glassboro New Jersey on Friday. The event marked a rare high level exchange between the two leaders with UPI providing telephoto coverage.
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State surplus still growing despite early projections
DES MOINES Iowa reports the state surplus may exceed 100 million while officials dispute exact figures Comptroller Selden maintains 94 4 million forecast Rankin suggests near 105 million Tuesday general fund shows 149 million but debts pending Hollywood UPIs Sadie Truitt 82 will portray herself in the film adaptation of In Cold Blood based on Truman Capote’s book.
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Gerry D. Rankin
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