Hughes proxy saga tied to fading health and forged signatures
The Las Vegas court heard how billionaire Howard Hughes, frail and hospitalized, allegedly signed a controversial proxy in 1970 transferring power to Chester Davis and Bill Gay. Testimony questioned signatures, with handwriting experts split on authenticity, while aides linked to the transfer faced scrutiny as the empire passed to new rulers.
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Swedish King Weds Silvia Sommerlath in Royal Stockholm Ceremony
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath wed at Stockholm's Great Church in a single ring ceremony. Queen Silvia, 32, received citizenship Friday and wore a Dior gown with tiara while the couple rode in an open carriage to the Royal Palace.
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Hearst Editor Murphy Dead in Framingham Mass
James P. Murphy longtime Hearst editor and former managing editor of the Boston Daily Record died Friday in Framingham Massachusetts. Murphy began as a copy boy on June 27 1909 and spent 52 years with Hearst papers in Boston retiring Oct 1 1961 just before the Record and Evening American merged into the Boston Record American.
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Foster's Shoes Promotes Comfort for All Ages
Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd markets style and comfort for men women and children with a focus on foot health and fit.
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Las Vegas Heat and Sunshine Forecast
Forecast for Las Vegas calls for sunny and hot conditions with a mid day cloud cover and 10 to 20 mph winds. Today's high reaches 100 with a low around 60. Yesterday peaked at 105 and bottomed near 70 with high humidity. Sunrise is 5 24 and sunset 8 01.
Weather Table For 24 Hour Period Ends 4 A.M. PT
Temperature and precipitation data for a 24 hour span ending at 4 a.m. Pacific time, issued by the National Weather Service in San Francisco. Data reflects conditions across reporting stations and includes notable shifts in temperature and rainfall amounts.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Across Regions
Rain or showers are forecast Saturday from the mid Gulf Coast north through the mid Atlantic States and into the Ohio Tennessee Valley and lower Great Lakes. Most other areas should enjoy mostly sunny skies nationwide.
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Col Callan Confesses in Angola Mercenary Trial
Col Tony Callan admitted ordering executions in the Angola war crimes case and pledged to sacrifice himself for the 12 allied mercenaries on trial. He said he would accept any sentence if it spares his men, marking the last chance for the Britons and Americans facing life verdicts.
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Publisher Convicted In Obscenity Case In Kansas
A U S district court jury convicted Screw Magazine publisher Alvin Goldstein and editor James Buckley for mailing obscene material to Kansas residents in 1974. The verdict on all 12 counts followed eight hours of deliberation over two days. Buckley and Goldstein remained free on bond and did not comment.
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