World Bank lists U S per capita income ranking in 1975
The World Bank reports 1975 per capita income at 7060 for the United States, with Kuwait United Arab Emirates Qatar Switzerland and Sweden above it. Qatar joins the list as a new entrant while Denmark Canada Germany and Norway remain near the United States as inflation and population shifts affect growth.
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World Bank
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Kuwait
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Switzerland
Sweden
Denmark
Canada
Germany
Norway
Slips in currency values shift income rankings worldwide
A bank notes major currency value shifts over recent years altering real income rankings among developed nations. The German mark and Swiss franc gained, the French franc and British pound fell, while the U.S. dollar stayed steady yet weaker against some currencies. In real terms 1974 US income fell $170, Switzerland rose $130, Sweden $270, and Saudi Arabia led with $560 rise to $2,830.
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Switzerland
Sweden
Saudi Arabia
Carter to convene preinaugural cabinet meetings on island
President elect Carter plans a three day series of informal cabinet sessions at a secluded island plantation in Georgia to discuss tax cuts the economy and policy outlines with Michael Blumenthal Thomas Lance Charles Schultze and other appointees.
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St. Simon's Island
Brunswick
Plains
Walter Mondale
Washington
Michael Blumenthal
Bendix Corp
Thomas B. Lance
Atlanta
Office of Management and Budget
Charles Schultze
Council of Economic Advisers
Rex Granum
Holiday Tragedy Strikes Maine Family Again
A Christmas tree fire in Fairfield Maine killed three Reynolds children Keith four Carl three and Dirk two and seriously burned four others while injuring Dorothy Reynolds and seven more children. Fire officials suspect the tree as the fire source and baseboard heat dried it to flash point. investigators continue to probe the cause.
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Maine
Dorothy Reynold
Benjamin Leighton
Mellody
Keith
Carl
Dirk
Mid-Maine
Waterville
Reynolds
Leighton
Vietnam and U S Ties Embrace Possible Trade Route
Atlanta AP interview with Andsrew Young, chosen by Carter as U N ambassador, argues repairing relations with Vietnam could make it a buffer against China and a new outlet for U S trade. He notes Vietnam’s path in the U N and potential oil in the Gulf of Tonkin, plus Cuba’s sugar revenues as trade avenues.
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Point Comfort Board to Discuss Animal Ordinance and Tank Repairs
The Point Comfort City Board of Aldermen will discuss an amended animal and fowl control ordinance at its regular Tuesday session at 7 p.m. in the city office. The agenda also includes posting bids for repairs to the elevated water tank and is open to the public.
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Ten Officials to Take Oath in Special Session
Commissioners will approve the bonds of ten county officials elected in the November 6 general election in a special session set for January 3 at 10 a.m. The group includes Vernon Damstrom as tax assessor collector and Wayne Lindsey, Leroy Belk, A. P. Lacy, Otis Carter, B. B. Browning, Leroy Sparks, Phil Howard, Johnny Davenport, and Teddy Hawes. Mary Lois McMahan will administer the oath. The court will also consider applying to HEW for a grant to renovate Champ facilities.
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Leroy Belk
Wayne Lindsey
A. P. Lacy
Otis Carter
Harold Eskew
B. B. Browning
Leroy Sparks
Phil Howard
Johnny Davenport
Teddy Hawes
Mary Lois McMahan
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
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Champ
Muniz Deported Sent to Corpus Christi on Drug Charges
Ramsey Muniz, a former Texas gubernatorial candidate, is jailed in Webb County Laredo awaiting transfer to Corpus Christi after a Christmas morning deportation from Mexico to U.S. DEA authorities. Indicted for marijuana trafficking, Muniz had fled federal court in Corpus Christi, with his brother Roberto named in the Corpus Christi indictment. Two others escorted by Mexican agents were later released.
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Tex
Texas
Ramsey Muniz
Webb County
Tranfer
Corpus Christi
Muniz
Mexico
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
DEA
Leonard Williams
Laredo International Bridge
George Bennett
San Antonio
United States
Roberto
John Guardiola
Two Children Escape Christmas Day Fire
Two children escaped injury when a platform rocket started a fire at 1416 Algee early Christmas Day. About 4500 dollars in damage occurred in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Barefield with living room and kitchen most affected.
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Bobby Barefield
Hart Conscience of Senate Dies at 64 in Washington
Philip A. Hart, longtime Michigan Democrat and influential Senate liberal, dies at 64 from malignant melanoma in Washington. Known as the conscience of the Senate, he championed civil rights and consumer protection while leading antitrust hearings against major corporations. Funeral plans include a memorial Mass at St Matthews Cathedral with cremation and private burial on Mackinac Island. Donald W. Riegle to succeed him in the Senate next month.
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General Motors
Weather Update Partly cloudy and mild through Tuesday
Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon and Tuesday with not as cool tonight. High this afternoon near 60s, low tonight around upper 40s. Winds southwest 5 to 12 mph. In recreation seas at 2 to 3 feet with southwest winds 5 to 10 knots this afternoon and tonight, 10 to 15 knots Tuesday. Sunset 5:39, sunrise 7:20. High tide 9:30 pm Monday, low 4:55 am Tuesday, high tide 11:12 am Tuesday, 4 pm Tuesday. Barometer 30.07.
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