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Despite the growing tempest, Mecham continues to blame a hostile press and left-wing radicals for most of his problems. Few expect him to return to selling cars without a fight. "He will quit the day hell freezes over," says Udall. Adds Jane Hull: "There will be fistfights in the street." Or more likely, a second volume of Mecham jokes.

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