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<DIV><FONT size=2>Hello Corvair friends: Ruth passed away peacefully today
(Dec 15) about 1300hrs from the bacterial infection she had contracted several
weeks ago. A memorial service is pending after the holiday
season.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Best wishes to all, Steve</FONT></DIV>
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