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Jul. 27, 2001

Grave Robber

When comedian Henny Youngman enriched American humor with his famous line "Take my wife. Please!" we knew he was kidding. But unlike Youngman, William H. Gates Sr. (that's giga-millionaire Bill Gates' dad) doesn't seem to be kidding about his desire to have Uncle Sam take his and presumably Junior's ample estates when they depart this mortal coil.

        By Gideon Kanner

        When comedian Henny Youngman enriched American humor with his famous line "Take my wife. Please!" we knew he was kidding. But unlike Youngman, William H. Gates Sr. (that's giga-millionaire Bill Gates' dad) doesn't seem to be kidding about his desire to have Uncle Sam take his and presumably Junior's ample estates when they depart this mortal c...

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