FTC probes Hollywood film industry
The FTC announced a major antitrust inquiry into the film industry led by six majors United Artists Universal Paramount Columbia 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros to see if they restrain independent producers and if joint ventures unduly curb competition. The Los Angeles based probe could trigger civil suits or a congressional report.
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Ethics panel orders Rep. Diggs to reply
The House Ethics Committee gave Rep. Charles C Diggs 14 days to answer 18 misconduct counts tied to alleged padding of staff salaries to fund personal and congressional expenses after a October conviction. The panel rejected motions to dismiss counts due to grand jury secrecy, question its jurisdiction, or delay the probe, and warned failure to respond would be treated as admission.
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South Africa Rejoins UN Debate on Namibia Credentials
South Africa returned to the United Nations General Assembly after a five year boycott to attend a nine day special session on Namibia. Its credentials were questioned and debate suspended as the 151 nation body opened the session. South Africa had been expelled from debates in 1974 over apartheid and stayed away until the current gathering.
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