Hughes Die at 80 Kidney Failure Cited in Autopsy
Autopsy on Howard Hughes shows death due to chronic renal disease. Doctors say the kidney steadily deteriorated and could not remove wastes. Officials report no foul play and plan burial in Houston. FBI fingerprints pending identification.
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UPI
Howard R Hughes
Hughes
Henry McIntosh
Methodist Hospital
McIntosh
Houston
Joseph Jachimczyk
Jachimczyk
Larry Mathis
FBI
Washington
Carter Udall Fight in Wisconsin Narrowly Sees Carter Lead
Jimmy Carter edged Morris Udall in Wisconsin as 87 percent of votes counted. Henry Jackson led New York with a solid showing, while Ford swept Wisconsin against Reagan. Udall claimed victory early, but Carter held a slim margin and aimed for a sixth primary win.
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Morris Udall
Wisconsin
Henry Jackson
New York
Ford
Carter
Georgia
Udall
Arizona
Ronald Reagan
Jackson
Washington
ABC
NBC
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin and New York delegate totals from primary results
The vote totals show Gerald Ford with 293 222 votes 55 percent and 41 Wisconsin delegates for 247 total. Ronald Reagan 236 075 44 percent four Wisconsin delegates and three New York delegates for 88 total. Morris Udall 242 430 37 percent 25 Wisconsin delegates 72 New York for 121. Jimmy Carter 243 421 37 percent 25 Wisconsin delegates 33 New York for 234. George Wallace 83 448 13 percent 10 Wisconsin delegates for 104. Henry M. Jackson 43 269 6 percent 7 Wisconsin delegates 104 New York for the pending total.
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Wisconsin
Ronald Reagan
New York
Morris Udall
Jimmy Carter
George Wallace
Henry M. Jackson
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Reagan campaign pushes Wisconsin outlook despite setback
Reagan told 5,000 supporters at Lubbock airport that over 30 percent would be good and urged cheer for each point above 30. He faced a Wyoming-like tight race as Ford led Reagan for Wisconsin delegates after a North Carolina defeat.
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Reagan
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North Carolina
County Plans 2.6 Million Loan For Tax Repayment After Hoover Dam Ruling
Clark County votes to borrow 2.6 million to repay illegally collected ad valorem taxes tied to Hoover Dam. About 1.217 million was ruled illegal by the Nevada Supreme Court. 1.45 million will fund an IBM data processing system for the comptroller. Broadbent dissent urges seeking repayment from schools and cities.
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Comptroller's Office
Los Angeles Water and Power Company
Nevada Supreme Court
Hoover Dam
Water and Power Company
Los Angeles
Robert Broadbent
Supreme Court
IBM
Tropicana Reports Current In Its Payments
Mitzi Stauffer Briggs, San Francisco heiress and Tropicana Hotel stockholder, said the Las Vegas Strip resort is current in payments and not in default. She disclosed a $6 million infusion last year and noted occupancy recovery after a labor dispute.
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San Franciso
Stauffer Chemical Co
Tropicana
Las Vegas Strip
Tropicana Holding Co
del Gustafson
Tropicana Hotel
Briggs
Summa's Power Plays Watched After Hughes Death
The Nevada Gaming Commission will monitor Summa Corp executives for any power moves following Howard Hughes death. Officials say no current problems exist and operations at Las Vegas hotels, Reno properties, and the Silver Slipper license remain in place. Gov. O'Callaghan notes ongoing operation, Summa spokesman denies planned shake-ups or sales. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Howard Hughes
Commission
Peter Echeverria
Echeverrria
Las Vegas
Reno
Summa Corp
Castaways
Desert Inn
Frontier
Landmark
Sands and
Harold's Club
Hughes
Mike O'Callaghan
Cambodian Officials All Resign
The government of Cambodia resigned on Wednesday and will be replaced by appointees of the newly elected National Assembly. Prime Minister Penn Nouth said the government had fulfilled its task after organizing the nation following the Communist victory on April 17.
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UPI
Cambodia
National Assembly
Penn Nouth
Radio Phnom Penh
Norodom Sihanouk
Khmer Rouge
North Las Vegas considers more layoffs in 1976 77 budget
The North Las Vegas City Council approved a final 1976 77 budget of 7.5 million, saying projected revenues cannot support current services. City Manager Sid Boddy warned further layoffs are possible. The meeting also focused on a controversial wrecking yard permit for Dr Edward Kopf on Losee Road and a proposal to require city employees to live within city limits.
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Las Vegas
Sid Boddy
Bob Peake
C. R
Bud” Cleland
Dan Gray
Wendell G. Waite
Peake
the Sun
Cleland
Edward H. Kopf
Losee Road
Miller and
Carey Avenues
Planning Commission
Bob Price
Clark County
Kopf
Waite
U.S. Supreme Court
County Ordinance Bans Masseuse Mixing Sex Roles
Clark County Commission discussed an amendment to ban one sex from masseuse work on the other. Though no parlors exist locally, the rule would strengthen the May ordinance and require a licensure test. A public hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. April 20.
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The
Com
Heath Department
Henderson
Northegas
Cheshire Venture Hit Off Lebanese Coast by Syrian Flag Boats
A British report states the 1592 ton Cheshire Venture was struck seven times above the waterline by motor torpedo boats flying Syrian flags off the Lebanese coast. No crew casualties reported. The ship heads to Limassol for repairs as diplomatic protests to Syria are sought.
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London
UPI
Damascus
David Roberts
Limassol
Cyprus
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