U. S. Personal Income Hits Record 324 Billion
Census Bureau figures show 1956 personal income at a record 324 billion dollars, averaging 1940 per person before taxes. Delaware leads per capita at 2858, while Mississippi lags at 964. Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and Nevada follow. The report covers wages, rents, dividends, and Social Security benefits with 7 percent rise from 1955.
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New Jersey
California
Nevada
New York
Illinois
District of Columbia
Arizona
Florida
West Virginia
Idaho
Louisiana
Arizona Personal Income Rises in 1955 and 1956
Arizona total personal income climbed from 1.623 billion dollars in 1955 to 1.816 billion in 1956, both ranking 15th nationally. Per capita income advanced from 1612 dollars in 1955 to 1718 dollars in 1956, moving from 26th to 23rd place.
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Arizona
Arctic Blast Endangers Small Norwegian Vessel Off Greenland
A severe Arctic snowstorm off eastern Greenland trapped the 292 ton Polarbjoern with 18 aboard including five Norwegian scientists and 13 crew. US Air Force DC7 and two helicopters, aided by Danish forces, could not reach the ship due to zero visibility, forcing a retreat as rescue efforts continued from Keflavik and Thule bases. Captain John Braever, veteran polar explorer, commanded the craft amid a smashed port side and mounting ice pressure.
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U. S
Keflavik
Iceland
Thule
Greenland
Norwegian Polar Institute
Foster's Bay
Polar Institute
John Braever
Mestersvig
Polarbjoern
Oslo
Biaever
U. S. Air Force
Anglers Told To Use Care Handling Catfish
Lincoln Nebraska State Game Commission warns anglers to handle catfish with care as the fish can sting or prick the handler. Bullhead offers similar risk though the sting is not dangerous. it is extremely painful and likened to a deep sting.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska State Game Commission
Commission
Bullet Fired By Soldier Kills Korean Civilian
The U S Army reported a Korean civilian died after a ricocheted bullet from an American guard at Inchon pipeline. Private Martin Mills of Brooklyn fired three warning shots after Koreans climbed the pipeline. A bullet ricocheted from water, striking Jon Byong Kil in the arm and abdomen. He died at Inchon provincial hospital. An Army investigation was opened.
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Seoul
U. S. Army
Inchon
Army
Martin Mills
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jon Byong Kil
Calves Slated To Be Shipped In Fall
Douglas reports nearly a thousand calves contracted for fall shipment with shipments about two thirds of last year due to drought. Prices are higher and calves weigh more with ranchers expecting four to five dollars more per hundred pounds. Cattle movements limited mostly to calves. cows fewer, mainly calls. Dry range last year reduced calf drops to about sixty percent versus eighty five percent normal. Only herds fed heavily in winter near normal.
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Douglas
Fire Destroys Plane Plant at Aero Design Co
Oklahoma City engineers probed the Aero Design & Engineering Co plant after a fire of undetermined origin destroyed the main assembly building and seven Aero-Commander twin engine planes. President R. T. Amis Jr. estimated plane damage at over half a million dollars and building losses at more than the same. The firm is under construction south of Tulakes Airport where the blaze occurred.
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Oklahoma City
Aero Design & Engineering Co
R. T. Amis Jr
Tulakes
Gila Bend Schools Benefit From In Lieu Taxes
PHOENIX The Gila Bend High School and Elementary School districts will gain 2026 dollars each year from in lieu taxes paid by the Gila Bend Housing Authority. The Maricopa Board of Supervisors approved 1071 dollars to the elementary district and 984 dollars to the high school district for students residing in the project and attending Gila Bend schools.
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Gila Bend Housing Authority
Maricopa Board of Supervisors
Gila Bend
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