Richard Evelyn Vernon was a British actor. He appeared in many feature films and television programmes, often in aristocratic or supercilious roles. Prematurely balding and greying, Vernon settled into playing archetypal middle-aged lords and military types while still in his 30s. He played Slartibartfast in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the lead role of Edwin Oldenshaw in The Man in Room 17 (1965–67), Sir James Greenley alias "C" in The Sandbaggers (1978–80), and Sir Desmond Glazebrook in Yes Minister (1980–81) and its sequel series Yes, Prime Minister (1987).

Headlines from March 7, 1925

DARE AIRCRAFT GUNS WITH FLYING TARGET; Aviators' Mark Untouched in Fortress Monroe Tests -- Machine Guns Score One Hit. AIR BOMBING IS ACCURATE Case Proved, Says Mitchell -- Other Services Disagree -- House Members Silent. DARE AIRCRAFT GUNS WITH FLYING TARGET

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Harry A. Gordon, Hylan's Transit Adviser, Bills City for $15,000 for Legal Services

CHARGES LAXNESS IN INCOME AUDITS; $597,000 Saving in Taxes by W.B. Thompson Cited in Couzens Revenue Inquiry. LOSSES WITHOUT DETAILS Talk With Counsel and Overruling of Experts Followed Demand for Data, Counsel Alleges. CHARGES LAXNESS IN INCOME AUDITS

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