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Deceased (from the Dec. 21, 2015 issue)
Robert W. Andrews, 85, May 8, Ticadel, Costa Rica A.D. William Collins, 79, March 24, Ocala, Fla. Arthur J. DeYoung, 72, May..
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Transitions (from the Dec. 21, 2015 issue)
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Retirements (from the Dec. 21, 2015 issue)
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