Record-Setting Captain Marvel First Appearance Sale
Diamond Distributors chief Steve Geppi paid 176000 for the mint copy of Whiz Comics No 2 from 1940, following Superman’s 137500 debut sale in a major comics market move. The transaction occurred with an unidentified Virginia collector, reflecting a peak in rare comic prices. | Note: Summary condensed to fit two-sentence constraint while preserving named entities.
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IRS bill would shift burden of proof in tax cases
Congress weighs a bill to require the IRS to prove taxpayers wrong in civil disputes, a move critics say would upend the tax system. IRS Commissioner Margaret Milner Richardson and Deputy Treasury Secretary Cynthia Beerbower warn the change could force intrusive evidence gathering and erode taxpayer rights.
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FAA proposes uniform safety rules for regional airlines
The FAA would extend major airline safety standards to 1094 regional planes with 10 to 30 seats. Rules include flight hour limits, dispatch departments, interior upgrades, and cabin safety. About 65 of 134 regional carriers would be affected with costs averaging 68 cents to $1.91 per flight, but 94 accidents could be prevented in a decade. Final rules targeted for December with full compliance by 1996.
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Senate panel eases House cuts restoring funds for housing and services
The Senate Appropriations Committee amended a House plan, restoring parts of funding for low income housing, summer jobs, public broadcasting, the national service corps, and school improvement. The 27 to 1 vote pivots from the 17.1 billion House cut package and preserves most defense funding.
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Clinton in Excellent Health After Second Annual Physical
President Clinton weighs 216 pounds on a 62 inch frame and shows stable health metrics. White House physician Dr. E Connie Mariano reports normal blood pressure 128 over 80, resting pulse 55, and total cholesterol 203 with caveats on component ratios.
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