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He Wants to Be a Paperback Writer: Clifford Irving

Ridiculous Crime

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Howard Hughes Loaned $205,000 to Francis Donald Nixon, Richard Nixon's Brother

Irving and Susskin found out about a true story. That Howard Hughes loaned $205,000 to Richard Nixon's brother. Francis had asked for help to bail out a restaurant chain called Nixon's that was popular in the 1950s but went bankrupt in 61. So like the Hughes cash just couldn't save the Nixon's restaurant chain. It hit a little close to home and it contributed to that politician's downfall.

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