Milestones, Nov. 7, 1977

DIVORCED. Herbert Khaury, fiftyish, falsetto singer better known as Tiny Tim; and Miss Vicki, Victoria May Khaury, 25; after eight years of marriage, one child; in Camden, N.J.

DIED. Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr., 76, sportsman who transformed the dying Indianapolis Motor Speedway into a multimillion-dollar attraction; of a ruptured artery; in Indianapolis. In 1945 Hulman bought the speedway—which had been closed during the war years—from Eddie Rickenbacker for $750,000. He revived the "500" and refashioned a folk festival where thousands gathered every year and heard him say, "Gentlemen, start your engines."

DIED. Ellwood...

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