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Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies

As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.

William Hughes, Congressman and Ambassador, Dies at 87

He represented New Jersey’s Second District for 20 years, then was ambassador to Panama in a crucial period.

Harry Hughes, Governor Who Brought Change to Maryland, Dies at 92

Delivering a rebuke to his state’s culture of corruption, he promised voters an honest and understated administration — and largely delivered.

Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies

As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.

Notable Deaths 2017: Francine Hughes Wilson

Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, Dies

Her case, which was the subject of “The Burning Bed,” a book and a television movie, helped transform the public’s understanding of domestic abuse.

Paid Notice: Deaths HUGHES, ALFRED STEELE

HUGHES-Alfred Steele. On December 9, 2001. Retired Greater New York YMCA employee whose career with the organization spanned 65 years. Steele served for five decades as the Administrative Secretary of the Flatbush YMCA Church League andfor over 40 years as the Brooklyn Board Secretary of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. He was a Trustee and Elder at the Flatbush Christian Church, Bethlehem United Church of Christ and All Souls Bethlehem Church. Service of Death and ...

William Hughes, Congressman and Ambassador, Dies at 87

He represented New Jersey’s Second District for 20 years, then was ambassador to Panama in a crucial period.

Harry Hughes, Governor Who Brought Change to Maryland, Dies at 92

Delivering a rebuke to his state’s culture of corruption, he promised voters an honest and understated administration — and largely delivered.

Melvin Dummar, 74, Who Claimed Howard Hughes Left Him Millions, Dies

As depicted in the film “Melvin and Howard,” he said he helped the billionaire out in the desert one night and that Hughes rewarded him handsomely.