Factions Battle for Hughes Empire in Las Vegas Struggle
In Las Vegas the rival Hughes factions contest control of his Nevada gambling empire and broader holdings as sheriff deputies search Hughes at the Desert Inn amid reports of his illness and possible foul play. Hughes Tool Co executives push management changes while officials try to mediate. Gov. Laxalt coordinates meetings as questions swirled over who leads Hughes Nevada operations.
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Pearl Harbor Day Observances Mark 1941 Attack History
Memorial services mark December 7 1941 the day Roosevelt said will live in infamy. The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association with 4000 members holds 75 chapters nationwide as New York hosts the national convention this year.
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Plans to rid town of orphanage escalate to theft plot
In a cold street scene Fred Ketchum and associates discuss a scheme to remove the orphanage and its orphans. Gus Derek and banker Skrind exchange uneasy input as they plot to profit from a December windfall. The plan hints at criminal intent and community tension.
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Wreckage of Missing C123 Found in Vietnam
The wreckage of a C123 transport missing since November 27 was found in central South Vietnam. There were six U.S. personnel and 73 Vietnamese aboard with no survivors. Recovery teams continue at the crash site and another nearby C123 from November 29 had 32 Americans and 12 Vietnamese aboard. two U.S. Air Force sergeants survived previous rescue.
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Wall Street edges higher as Dow nears 820
Wall Street held gains in early trading as the Dow Jones average rose to 816.40, up 0.34. On the New York Stock Exchange advancers led decliners two to one, with Shell Oil down to 48, Texaco 34, Telex 2138, Don Edison 25, Boeing 145s, and Dr Pepper at 24 as traders cited easier money and the Dow breaking 800 as key factors.
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