HILTON &lt;HLT> 1ST QTR EARNINGS UP ABOUT 37 PCT

  Hilton Hotels Corp said
  its first quarter net income rose 37 pct, paced by strength in
  both hotels and gaming.
      Based on preliminary results, the company said, net income
  rose to about 24 mln dlrs, or 96 cts a share, from 17.4 mln
  dlrs, or 70 cts a share, in 1986's initial three months.
  

