Nevada tops per capita income after cost adjustments
Census figures show Nevada highest per capita income when cost of living is accounted for, while Maine appears as the poorest state. Alaska ranks high in unadjusted income but falls after adjusting for living costs. South and New England regions show mixed outcomes between income and costs. Gar Alperovitz and Jeff Faux note regional price variations in food energy and housing drive these differences.
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Three Die in Lorain Fire After Smoke Engulfs Apartment
Firefighters battled a blaze that began in a Lorain living room around 5 a.m. rescuing Clarence J. Resko Jr his wife Debra and their two young daughters from an apartment balcony. Debra and the children survived after hospital treatment. Clarence and his son were pronounced dead at St Joseph Hospital. another resident Joanne Schultz was treated and released. A city officer was injured. a neighbor was charged with misconduct at the scene.
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Ronald D. Smith
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Fall of Phnom Penh Shocks World as Vietnam Captures City
On day 15 of the Vietnamese invasion, Phnom Penh radio played crisis broadcasts before going off air. By noon Vietnamese forces entered the city and rebel leaders claimed advances, with SPK news agency proclaiming liberation and Radio Hanoi confirming victory. The outside world remained unaware until major outlets reported the takeover.
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Tanker blast kills dozens at Bantry Bay Ireland
A 126000 ton French tanker Betelgeuse split in two after two explosions at Gulf Oil terminal on Whiddy Island Bantry Bay killing 42 crew and 7 dock workers. Flames rose 600 feet as the vessel sank and residents fled in small boats. Hospitals in Cork were alerted and emergency centers set up.
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N W Clerks Pact Nears Final Signature
Norfolk and Western Railway and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks are set to sign today ending the threat of last summer’s nationwide four day strike. The agreement covers computerization of operations and job security as negotiators announced a joint pact after President Carter intervened to cooling off. The clerks, about 7,000 strong, walked out July 10 over union jurisdiction and protections.
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Continentwide flood risk from Antarctic melt study
Houston report notes Dr. Stephen Schneider warns West Antarctic ice melt could raise sea levels 15 to 25 feet, flooding coastlines and forcing millions from homes. projected CO2 rise and greenhouse effect could heat atmosphere, melt polar ice, and alter U S coastlines with billions in submerged property.
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National Center For Atmospheric Research
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Ohio State University
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Ohio News in Brief Finds Weekend Traffic Toll Rises
Eleven people died in Ohio traffic crashes over the weekend per state Highway Patrol data. Notably three Indiana residents in a Saturday three car crash near Dayton and a Lodi woman plus her 11-year-old granddaughter in a Friday Akron wreck.
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Belmont County Slot Machine Raids Nab Dozens
Belmont County and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents along with county prosecutors conducted 22 raids Friday and Saturday seizing 40 slot machines 30 000 in cash betting slips punch boards tip machines and cards. No arrests were reported though officials expect tips to uncover organized crime links.
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Cleveland desegregation busing contract under probe
Cleveland School System faces a state inquiry into a multi million dollar desegregation busing management contract. The Plain Dealer cites bids and quotes National School Bus Service of Buffalo as a no bid contractor. Jerome Couzins of Cincinnati Public Schools appeals to State Sen. William Bowen for an investigation by the legislative budget office, calling the start of desegregation costs in Cleveland absurd and outlandish.
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Court eyes Dayton desegregation review by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court agreed to review Dayton Ohio citywide school desegregation orders for a second time. It had previously ruled that U.S. District Judge Carl Rubin overstepped with a systemwide desegregation plan aimed at racial balance and sent the case back for proceedings aligned to the offense.
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