Dear Abby column probes love age and in law tensions
A reader asks about an over 65 couple's winter Florida trip and social security. Abigail Van Buren notes “socially secure” after 65 and advises the pair to have fun. A second letter discusses the impact of a domineering mother on a future marriage, urging caution and personal judgment.
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National GOP Campaigners Follow Nixon Trail Into Virginia
In Roanoke a two senator and two representative truth squad fronts a stream of national Republicans heading into Virginia to boost Nixon’s campaign for the states 12 electoral votes. The group will be followed by Sen John Tower and Gov Spiro Agnew with stops in Danville Martinsville Richmond and Harrisonburg.
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Medal of Honor Winners High in Viet Conflict
Washington AP reports that Vietnam era awards exceed those in World War II and Korea. About 1.5 million served in Vietnam with 52 Medals of Honor, roughly one per 30,000. Korea saw 131 awards among 5.2 million. World War II had 431 among 16.11 million. Decisions are made individually by a Pentagon panel with no fixed quota.
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Notable events on October 4 1968 in world history
On this date highlights include the Soviet space age start in 1957 with an earth satellite launch, births of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1822 and St Francis of Assisi in 1182, and 18th to 20th century milestones. Also mentions German town battle in 1777 and other 20th century events across nations.
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