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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1985

Page

9

Nice Guy Lawyer Refuses 140000 Inheritance

In Chicago, attorney David Murphy rejects a $140,000 bequest from 84-year-old widow Annice Saucier whom he helped with legal matters. He says a lawyer should not be a beneficiary, choosing to direct the estate to Saucier’s nieces and nephews who cared for her. The will, drawn up with Murphy’s involvement, preserves the money hidden in an old trunk.

Chicago David Murphy Murphy Annice Saucier

First Lady Nancy Reagan to visit Rome May 3 4

First Lady Nancy Reagan will meet with the pope and tour a drug rehabilitation center in Rome during a two day visit in early May. A U S Embassy spokesman said she arrives May 3 and 4 while the president is in Europe and will receive an award for drug addiction efforts.

Rome Nancy Reagan U.S Europe Mike Canning Reagan Juan Corelli

Princess Anne dismisses Diana rift as fairy stories

Princess Anne calls reports of a rift with Princess Diana fairy stories. In a BBC talk show, she denies tension with Diana after speculation following her absence at Prince Harry's December christening.

London Britain Anne Diana British Broadcasting Corp Elizabeth Charles Prince Harry

Harley biker buried with beloved motorcycle in Edgewater

John Doyle Huey, killed in a recent motorcycle crash, is laid to rest in Edgewater Florida on Thursday. His wife Patricia tosses the biker boots into the grave atop the Harley as the coffin is lowered.

John Doyle Huey Edgewater Fla Patricia

British royal trip cited as christening missed by hunting pair

A short trip recount describes Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips failing to attend a christening due to an engagement, joking that Charles and Diana may have made up for them with noise. A separate item notes a British officer aborting a North Pole trek after 20 miles due to a frostbitten foot.

Anne Mark Phillips Charles Diana North Pole

Big and Tall Store Promises $500 Wardrobe Prize

In Greece New York an apparel shop promoting a big tall and short men line opened Friday offering a $500 wardrobe to the first man who looks good in gray pants size 76 waist 6 feet 4 inches. Co owner Paul Ascenzo said the winner will be found despite difficulty finding such a fit, noting manufacturers can supply extra large sizes.

Greece N.Y Rochester Paul Ascenzo

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