Will or hoax looms over Hughes empire split
In Las Vegas experts clash over a handwritten Hughes will found at Mormon Church headquarters. Noah Dietrich backs authenticity while Summa Corp disputes it as a hoax. The document names major gifts to Hughes Medical Institute, universities, church groups, and family, risking further estate disputes. A hearing is planned within 10 days of Dietrich’s petition.
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Bountiful
Utah
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Los Angeles
Humphrey will not seek nomination to Democratic race
Hubert Humphrey announced he will not run in the Democratic primaries and will seek reelection to the Senate. He may accept a draft at the July convention but acknowledged low chances of nomination. Carter, Mondale, and others reacted, with Carter noting an easier path without Humphrey in Texas and New Jersey.
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Steel makers raise prices 6 percent on sheet steel
United States Steel Corp and Inland Steel Co plus Armco Metals announced 6 percent hikes on sheet and strip steel as costs for wages energy and raw materials rise. Price timing spans May 30 June 1 and June 14 with further rises feared, affecting autos refrigerators and other consumer goods.
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Kissinger denounces Reagan in Liberia on Rhodesia stance
Secretary of State Kissinger denounces Ronald Reagan for criticizing his African tour. Reagan warned of a massacre if the Rhodesia policy provokes violence. Kissinger asserts risk of external intervention and emphasizes negotiation with a timetable as the path to avoid bloodshed during a stop in Liberia.
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Anniversary Celebrations Mark South Vietnam Liberation
In Saigon 50,000 spectators watched U S and Soviet made bombers fly over Independence Palace to mark the first anniversary of South Vietnam Liberation and the May Day festival. Pham Hung, secretary general of the South Vietnamese Workers Party, hailed progress in agriculture while warning of remaining difficulties and vowing to overcome them to push socialism and prosperity. The ceremonies recalled the April 25 breakthrough when Liberation Forces breached Saigon defenses at the New Port bridge.
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Inside On the Inside In the world
New Soviet defense chief doubts detente and hints at limited foreign presence in Africa. White House disclosures link to FBI harassment of King. Local notes cover a pound of ground beef plans and gardening book features. Editorials and local letters address Democratic ticket prospects and local drug policy approaches. Arlington voters approve a zone change amid AMHS student trips to Washington. MAU golfers win and girls tennis lose, with TV lineups featuring unfamiliar opponents.
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Peking embassy blast blamed on counterrevolutionary sabotage
In Peking two Chinese guards were said to be killed near the Soviet Embassy entrance in a blast described by Chinese Foreign Ministry officials as sabotage by counterrevolutionaries. Tass reported the embassy attack as a major incident with embassy staff spared.
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Aiken speaks at Mt Anthony High honoring Law Day
George D. Aiken former dean of the U S Senate and holder of top offices in Vermont spoke at Mt Anthony Union High School Bennington. He was invited by the Bennington County Lawyers Association in honor of Law Day tomorrow.
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