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I had to come up with some criteria to help me i.e., what the favor was, if it was legitimate, if it was in no way compromising, and if there would be a benefit some way by my participation.
LaVell Edwards
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LaVell Edwards
Age: 86 †
Born: 1930
Born: October 11
Died: 2016
Died: December 29
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Utah
Reuben LaVell Edwards
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