Death Claims Hughes At 70
Howard Hughes, the elusive financier who built a vast business empire and lived in secret hideaways, died en route to a Houston hospital at age 70. Reports cited a possible stroke, with officials noting his emaciated, aged appearance as his private jet landed.
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Houston
Tex
Howard Hughes
Mexico
Methodist Hospital
Larry Mathis
Los Angeles
Hughes
Greg Bautzer
U.S
Charles Cox
Conroy
Jeff Abrams
Roger Sutton
Democratic Candidates Chase Postvote Claims in Races
Three Democratic candidates race to convert pre election forecasts into postelection claims as Udall Carter and Jackson campaign across Wisconsin New York and beyond. Reagan urges Sun Belt bid while Ford campaigns in Wisconsin and labor and liberal groups back Jackson in New York.
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Associated Press
Henry Jackson
New York
Morris K. Udall
Jimmy Carter
Wisconsin
Udall
Carter
Georgia
Ronald Reagan
Texas
Sun Belt
Ford
Reagan
North Carolina
Jackson
New Hampshire
California
Ohio
New Jersey
Washington
Donald Manes
New York City
Queens
Bluefield Man Sues Police Over Arrest Beating
John Raymond Johnson Jr. of Bluefield sues four city officers and a private citizen, alleging beatings after a May arrest for drunken driving. He seeks 2 million dollars including 1 million in compensatory damages and 1 million in punitive damages, plus a preliminary injunction.
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Jim Gilreath
Bluefield
U.S. District Court
John Raymond Johnson Jr
Donald L. Pitts
Beckley Law
Pitts, Pitts, Polly and
Pecora
Robert L. Carriger
Curtis L. Honaker
William E. Aldridge
Kenneth L. Young
Bluefield Police Department
James Dietz
Johnson
White House Says Kissinger Won't Serve Full Term
AP reports officials expect Henry Kissinger not to stay in the Cabinet for another four-year term if Ford is re‑elected. James Baker indicated Kissinger will not continue in the Cabinet, while Morton hinted at plans amid a political career wind‑down.
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Jackson
Aflcio
Washington
Carter
Puerto Rico
Ers C. B. Morton
House
Ford
Morton
Lowy
Peasy
Flu Immunization Bills Pass House Steers Action to Senate
The House approved a nationwide flu immunization program and a $135 million funding measure for vaccine purchase and free distribution to state and local health agencies. The authorization bill cleared by voice vote as leaders aim for quick Senate action.
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Washington
Ford
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Commerce Committee
Subcommittee
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
United States
Ft. Dix
N.J
Congress
Apparent Low Bidder Seeks Withdrawal on Buchanan Project
D R Allen and Son Inc of Fayetteville North Carolina the apparent low bidder on the Buchanan County hospital project asked to withdraw their bid. They cited a $494000 overlooked cost sheet and sent the board a copy of the estimate. The hospital board had planned to accept the bid of 5410000 from Allen at the April 2 bid opening. No action was taken yet on the withdrawal request and a board meeting will be held soon to decide next steps.
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Buchanan Project
Jessie McClanahan
D. R. Allen and Son Inc
Fayetteville
N. C
Theuchanan County Hospital
Hospital Board of Directors
J. W. Walker
Allen
Walker
Allen Firm
Callaghan Takes Reins In England
James Callaghan, a moderate Laborite, was chosen as Britain’s prime minister by Labour MPs. He accepted the queen’s invitation at Buckingham Palace and vowed to wipe the slate clean, warning factions not to foist views on the party. He won 176 votes to 137 in the ballot amid economic and civil unrest.
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London
James Callaghan
United States
Ellow
Britain
Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
Callaghan
Labor
Michael Foot
Harold Wilson
Northern Ireland
Can
House of Commons
Oat
Wilson
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Indiana
Birch Bayh
Arizona
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Carriger
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White House
Kissinger
Rogers
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