1985 after tax income shows modest rise across groups
Census Bureau figures show the typical American household earned 22646 after taxes in 1985, up 0.9 percent. White households averaged 23484, Black 15790, and Hispanic 17920 with regional gains led by the West. Married couples with children averaged 28390, with women headed households at 13093. overall taxes totaled 6950 or 22 percent.
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Sunshine and warmth with gentle clouds forecast
The Accu Weather forecast calls for a sunny day with a few clouds and no rain. This afternoon will be warmer than yesterday with a high near 80 degrees. Night will be mainly clear and warmer than recent low temperatures, with a low around 59. Details A-6.
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Bettis founder honored as Metho dist Church unveils tablet
Grace Methodist Church crowded beyond capacity as a bronze tablet was unveiled for founder and first pastor Rev. E. S. Bettis. Observers recalled the packed auditorium, Sunday School classroom, ladies parlor, and gallery witnessing the ceremony.
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Grace Methodist Church
E.S. Bettis
Nation World Comics Editorials TV Listings
A compact listing page note highlighting sections for national and world comics, editorials, and television listings. Indicates section index WAS INDEX for navigation.
Roh proposes direct presidential elections in South Korea
Roh Tae-woo, ruling party chairman, calls for direct elections to choose South Korea's next president and urges reform of election laws to allow free campaigns. He also seeks restoration of Kim Dae-jung's political rights and says power transfer should occur peacefully by February 1988. If his proposals are rejected he threatens to resign from public positions.
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Seoul
South Korea
Roh Tae-woo
Roh
Chun Doo-hwan
Kim Dae-jung
Chun
Democratic Justice Party
Tax refunds delayed until after July 1
West Virginia will pay refunds after the new fiscal year begins with a zero balance. Auditor Glen Gainer says August or September likely for refunds, with up to 57 million owed and 20 million in other bills carried over. Farley cites up to 50 million in unpaid state bills.
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West
Gainer
Farley
Moore
Arch Moore
West Virginia
Explosion at Hoenfels training area kills three soldiers
An explosion during a demolition exercise at the Hoenfels U.S. Army training ground in West Germany killed three American soldiers and wounded at least 12 officials said. West German police reported up to 30 wounded with some losing limbs and four gravely injured. The Army's 5th Corps in Frankfurt said the blast was caused by an M180 cratering charge during routine demolition training. Names of victims were withheld.
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Hohenfels
West Germany
U.S
5Th Corps
Frankfurt
Associated Press
Debunking Half of Marriages Doom Myth Says Harris Poll
AP Harris poll finds the 50 percent divorce rate is misleading and that about one eighth of marriages end in divorce. Census figures suggest most marriages endure with only about 2 percent dissolving annually. Harris notes women bear more burden as marriages survive under pressure.
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Louis Harris
Census Bureau
Old Man River
National Center
Salater
Bureau
Philip Morris Cos
Buchanan County Flood Leaves Hundreds in Recovery
Nearly 700 Buchanan County residents remain displaced after a June 2 flash flood damaged about 25 bridges and caused widespread water and mud damage. Damages exceed 250000 dollars as Red Cross aids bridge and home repairs while Virginia allocates 60000 in relief.
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Bueller Merric
Merrick
Virginia
Red Cross
Verner Blankenship
Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
Knox
North Grundy
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