Five nations surpass U.S. per capita income in 1975
World Bank reports Americans fell another notch in 1975 ranking with Kuwait United Arab Emirates Qatar Switzerland and Sweden posting higher per capita incomes. Denmark Norway Canada Germany near U.S. but could surpass next year. Inflation adjustments reduce real gains. Saudi Arabia shows largest real rise.
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The Mountain Statesman Heartland West Virginia News Note
The Mountain Statesman covers northern West Virginia with a focus on local events and regional stories serving the heartland audience.
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Winter road conditions assault West Virginia counties
Roads in Taylor Barbour and Preston Counties were poor as crews used up salt to clear, with several accidents reported in Grafton. Main roads were snow covered though treated, secondary roads iced. a turnout of snow across the state with heavy totals near Rainelle and Morgantown. Police warned travel was hazardous as a strong cold front moved south, with temperatures in the teens and expected warming by midweek. Five holiday traffic deaths were reported, including Rodney Brooks Boone, 21, of Parkersburg.
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Corbin S. Shanton
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Logan County
Simpson
David Allen Kovalek
Shinnston
Grafton City
Sheriff's Department
Kovalek
Toothman Ford
Timothy Joseph Jones
Bridgeport
James A. Norford
Grantsville
W. Va
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Philip Hart dies at 64 in Washington
Philip A. Hart a Michigan Democrat and longtime liberal figure in the U S Senate died at his Washington home at age 64 from malignant melanoma He was known as the conscience of the Senate for civil rights consumer protection and anti monopoly efforts He announced in June 1975 he would not seek a fourth term and funeral arrangements were announced with a memorial Mass planned at St Matthews Cathedral in Washington D C
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Carter to convene cabinet talks on tax cuts on island
President elect Carter will meet his cabinet on a secluded Georgia island estate to discuss possible tax cuts and the economy. He flies from Plains with Mondale as cabinet members travel from Washington. sessions aim to build cohesion and outline policy direction for his administration beginning January 20.
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Two critical after accident near Tunnelton WV
Preston County deputies report a single vehicle crash at 1:15 a.m. injuring Wilard Cole 21 and Ricky Cole 17 of Tunnelton Route 2. The 1969 Oldsmobile left Route 26, struck a HD6 dozer, then a tractor trailer, destroying the car. Both men were taken to Preston Memorial and then to WV University Medical Center. investigation ongoing.
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