Notebook: Oct. 18, 1999
WINNERS & LOSERS
[WINNNERS]
ELVIS PRESLEY Auction of his stuff sells for King's ransom. Best items: Army fatigues and Burning Love cape
JAMES HOFFA Lands first Prez at a Teamster dinner since F.D.R. "Yo! Need some help parkin' that limo?"
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Lost score is performed centuries after his death. The kid's got staying power
[& LOSERS]
AUGUSTO PINOCHET UGARTE Ex-junta biggie can be extradited on torture charges. Bon voyage from victims' families
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS Fen-phen maker cuts $3.75 billion settlement for injuries. Talk about belt tightening
DENNIS HASTERT Nailed for $1,000-a-plate b'fast with lobbyists; loses HMO vote. Newt without the charm
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