Taxpayers misled on IRS appeals, GAO finds errors common
A GAO study shows the IRS often makes erroneous adjustments up to six percent of the time and fails to inform taxpayers of appeal avenues. In Memphis and Kansas City reviews, 16 adjustments were too high and 10 too low, with most taxpayers accepting changes when alerted. The report urges clearer notify of rights and uniform standards for insignificant adjustments.
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Tax Court
Oil price rise forecast boosts US inflation and costs
A government study says higher OPEC oil prices would raise U S gasoline and heating prices, slow GDP growth, and widen the trade deficit. The study expects oil imports to climb to 46 percent of U S consumption in 1977, with gasoline up about 8 cents per 5 percent OPEC increase.
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Persian Gulf
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New England
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Navy desertion rate tops all prior years in 1976
The Defense Department reported the Navy had a record desertion rate of 248 per 1 000 enlisted in fiscal 1976 ended June 30, higher than 1975 and over twice its Vietnam era peak. The Army declined to 17 7, Marine Corps 69 2, and Air Force 1 2, with Navy forming a study group to find causes and remedies. The Marine Corps blamed substandard recruits, the Army cited early screening programs, and the Air Force faced a minimal problem.
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James D Watkins
Corps
Generosity helps family yet could cut Melinda Darnell benefits
In Alexandria Virginia a dying 15 year old Melinda Darnell draws gifts from strangers after illness but welfare officials warn gifts over 400 dollars count as income risking loss of food stamps Medicaid and AFDC. A Sunday benefit called Melinda Day has Gov Mills Godwin’s proclamation and the family plans to celebrate Christmas early while Melinda weakens and may not attend.
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Douglas Darnell
Melinda
Mary Darnell Edward Amundson
Fairfax County
Social Services Department
Amundson
Washington Star
Virginia
Mills Godwin
Cook rejects a new assignment
In Columbus Ohio AP report former Highway Safety official rejects a new posting. The brief item notes the resignation or refusal amid ongoing reforms and indicates no further details on the new assignment.
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Columbus, Ohio
Rhodes meeting with Cook over Crime Prevention post
Gov. James Rhodes and Inside Director Donald E. Cook held a 90 minute cordial meeting. Rhodes announced Cook will not accept the directorship of Ohio's Crime Prevention Council and Operation Crime Alert.
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Donald E. Cook
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Department of Highway Safety
Operation Crime Alert
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Weekend Weather Forecast With Chance of Precipitation
Tonight low in mid 20s under cloudy skies. Saturday high in mid 30s with partly cloudy conditions. Precipitation chances 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Yesterday's high 39 and today's low 32. Extended outlook: fair skies Sunday, possible rain or snow Monday, then fair skies Tuesday.
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