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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1971

Page

9

Howard Hughes Alive or Gone Hidden in Bahamas Hoax?

Carson City officials question whether Howard Hughes is alive and well in the Bahamas amid conflicting reports. Governors and doctors dispute the claims, with concerns of a power shift in the Hughes empire and Nevada gambling interests.

Carson City Nev UPI Howard Hughes Bahasna Islands Hughes Mike O'Callaghan O'Callaghan Los Angeles Salt Lake City O’callaghan Hughes Empire Sgain Nevada Robert Maheu Maheu Hughes Holdings Bahamas

Wheels Halted on Santa Fe Trail in 1880

Wagon wheels stopped rolling on the Santa Fe Trail around 1880 marking a quiet end to a rugged era. The note recalls the decline of overland transport as railways expanded and frontier routes faded from use.

Japanese currency reserves hit record $123 billion

Japan's currency reserves rose to an alltime high of 123 billion dollars, making it the second largest foreign currency holder. The report notes a sharp rise from the previous month, with West Germany in third place at 17.59 billion as of late August.

Tokyo UPI Japan West Germany Finance Ministry

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