@AThirstyMind
I need to find an html editor....Any help would be appreciated.
I use NoteTab Light since years. The input is txt, the output is purest htm.
So save your .doc as .txt and then import it to NoteTab.
It's only one click with 'Modify/Document to htm'.
The light version (1,8 MB) is free on their homepage.
http://www.notetab.com/
For validation you can also download the free tidy.exe from their site.
Save it in the same folder. It works as a plugin.
(I use CSE Validator, but it seems the free light version is no more available.)
I have good results with Calibre as well as with Mobipocket Creator.
Good luck.
George