Gone Already
Stanley S. Newberg fled persecution as a Jew and came to America. He did well: when he died at age 81, his estate was valued at $8.4 million. He was also grateful to the country that took him in: his will left $5.6 million in cash to the U.S. Government. Based on 1994 spending rates, the money will last just under two minutes. (RC/AP) ...And we thank you for the six wrenches and four vinyl binders from the bottom of our hearts.Original Publication Date: 16 October 1994
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 1.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 1.
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