IRS Audits Subject Of Probe By House Committee
The Ways and Means investigating subcommittee opened hearings on IRS audit procedures reviewing GAO and Administrative Conference studies. GAO said IRS generally protects taxpayers but could improve selection and auditing of returns, noting misalignments in the low income business class and pressure on examiners to finish audits.
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King Kong remake eyed as De Laurentiis bets big
Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis bets $24 million on a bold King Kong remake opening in 1AKS theaters in the United States and Canada and in about 1,000 more worldwide before Christmas. Early reviews hint it may be among the best remakes, despite marketing buzz raising safety fears of a backlash. Local publicity chief Gordon Armstrong warns the hype could backfire.
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UN Members Agree Dues Scale For Next Year And Beyond
UN members reached a compromise on a three year dues scale for oil producers and other nations. The resolution now sets the scale for 1977 with a one year adjuster and a future review to limit sharp rate swings. OPEC opposition softened by Algerian Indian amendments. Carter and Kissinger commented on price restraint while Yamani signaled potential Saudi price moves contingent on broader OPEC consensus.
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White House Christmas card features Currie painting
New York AP report says the White House 1970s Christmas card uses Going to Church by George Currie from the White House art collection. It shows a Connecticut church scene after snowfall with two messages signed The President and Mrs. Ford. Hallmark produced the card and notes previous presidents also used their ecards.
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Gilmore seeks stays as legal fight unfolds in Utah
Thomas Jones, one of four attorneys Gilmore has fired, pursues a Utah Supreme Court stay and scrutiny of case aspects. The ACLU, opposing capital punishment, asks to join as friend of the court. Gilmore was convicted of murdering a Provo motel clerk last July and faces charges in a separate Provo gas station attendant murder. Warden Smith indicated a call to Dr. Richard Kiger to assess Mrs. Barrett’s mental state, but no brain damage was confirmed. Smith had no further comment.
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