Reappraisal prompts tax debate in Taylor County
Column argues for property reappraisal as a step toward tax reform while criticizing methods used during the election. It urges county officials to lower the tax collection percentage to prevent hidden tax increases, noting rising property values and voter concerns.
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Grafton
Taylor County
The
Mountain Statesman
Donald Shaffer
State Tax Department
Statesman
Kissinger Leaves an Uncertain Foreign Legacy
Barry Schweid assesses Henry Kissinger as shaping a remarkable yet unresolved record. His secret diplomacy on 1972 nuclear arms, China reopening, and Vietnam end defined a virtuoso path. As secretary of state, he became a powerful figure guiding peace with Arabs and Israelis, but the enduring “stable world order” remains elusive. Cyrus Vance will face huge shoes and lingering scrutiny as policy imprint lingers into Carter era.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Henry Kissinger
Lone Ranger
U.S
Soviet Union
China
Washington
New World Order
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Austria
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Britain
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Kissinger
Cyrus R. Vance
Carter
Public input on county government reform and Kissinger analysis
A letter to the editor urges reform toward a unified Taylor County government merging city and county authorities. It praises local officials for listening while calling for action on volunteer fire departments and rural youth recreation. The letter then discusses Henry Kissinger’s foreign policy roles and his influence in Middle East diplomacy, Africa, and global stability.
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Gower
Webster
Patrick Henry
Vic Accuria
Mountain View
Taylor County
Grafton
Flemington
County government reform proposed for Taylor County
A letter from Richard W. Coplin advocates a new countywide government to reduce duplication and improve services. He envisions elected a Sheriff heading a civil service based force, a County Coordinator, and stronger regional funding efforts, aiming to attract industry and funding while avoiding inefficiencies. Also included is discussion of detente and Kissinger’s role in shaping US Soviet relations and the ongoing arms talks.
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Flemington
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Gower
Henry Kissinger
Belgrade
Donald Rumsfeld
United States
Yugoslavia
Today in History December 16 1976
The date marks events from 1773 Boston Tea Party to 1974 Rhodesia sanctions and Allied World War II battles. Notable entries include Beethoven’s birth in 1770 and Napoleon’s divorce in 1809.
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Boston Harbor
Boston
Ludwig van Beethoven
Napoleon Bonaparte
Josephine
New York City
Gregory Rasputin
Belgium
U.N. Security Council
A Moment of Prayer Poem and Verse Echoes
A brief excerpt presents Psalm 88 lines of lament and a Felicia Hemans reflection on strength born from long suffering. The passage combines a traditional biblical quotation with a pointed line from the English poet, forming a compact meditation.
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Felicia Hemans
Yugoslavia Independence Question Spurs West Russian Talks
Belgrade hosts top visitors as Tito seeks to project Yugoslavia as independent from Soviet influence. Brezhnev denies Moscow aims at Yugoslav autonomy while Washington signals backing and potential arms deals. Concerns linger over whether arms may cross to the Russians.
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Neamland
Vecnoms
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Tito
West
Soviet Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
Russia
Elliot Richardson
United States
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Richardson
America
Odd trivia snippets span cultures and history
A collection of quirky Q&A and brief notes covers makeup ages in Britain and Sweden, a Texas pastor named Jack Amen, pork cracklings vs chitlings, sea turtle speeds, New York trivia, and Babylonian Talmud speech lore. The partial truths poke fun at language, culture, and learning.
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Amarillo
Texas
Jack Amen
Berry's World Publishe THE MOUNTAIN STATESMAN
The Mountain Statesman in Grafton WV lists daily publication details, circulation rates, and contact information including John Hin, Glenna Carper, and subscriber options. It notes offices on Main Street and provides addresses for communications, change of address, and subscription orders.
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the Mountain Statesman
Grafton
Glenna M. Carper
Taylor and
Adj
Grattan, WV
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