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9781439226018

The True Story of Howard Hughes in Las Vegas

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  • ISBN13:

    9781439226018

  • ISBN10:

    1439226016

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-01-29
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

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Summary

Money can buy everything. Robert A Maheu was the best former FBI counter intelligence spy that money could buy. And Howard Hughes bought him. Maheu climbed up the power ladder in the Hughes organization, until he became Hughes' alter ego and finally Maheu was running the whole Hughes Nevada Empire.Then Maheu became involved in an ugly corporate struggle within the empire. He was instantly fired from his $520,000 a year post by Hughes aides. But the forces of Howard Hughes didn't reckon on one man telling all - one man who knew all. Maheu fought back - he sued Hughes for $50 Million. MAHEU:Reveals why he was fired.Discloses how his attorney, Morton Galane, forced the Hughes empire to reveal the names of the five mystery men (better known as "The Palace Guard") who constantly surrounded the billionaire and kept him hidden from the outside world.Describes the pressure brought on his family and him. Explains the operations of International Intelligence 'œAgency' - in the sole employment of Hughes. Brings to light how he discovered there was a price on his head.Discloses why Hughes was a security risk to the United States. Unfolds Hughes' mad craving for power - his belief that he was more powerful than the President - his desire to control history. Tells the functions of the Hughes Tool Company, among other Hughes ventures. Reveals that Howard Hughes was not living in the Bahamas and tells us where . . . and shows us.

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