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Dallos, Robert E. (Nov 20, 1969). "MGM Suffers Loss of $ 35.3 Million for Year: Additional
Inventory Write-Downs Blamed; Aubrey Vows Changes MGM LOSS".
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LEONARD SLOANE (Oct 22, 1969). "Aubrey Named M-G-M President: Kerkorian Moves In as
Bronfman and Forces Lose Out AUBREY IS NAMED M-G-M PRESIDENT".
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