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Hope Benefit Show Fails to Raise Yorktown Funds
Comedian Bob Hope's benefit concert for the Yorktown aircraft carrier drew positive PR but has produced no money. Myrtle Riggs of the Patriots Point board and chairman Jesse Coles Jr. voiced disappointment, noting funds have not been received to date and stressing it is not the organizers' fault.
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