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sandensea

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2. You're welcome, Sherman.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #1)

Mon May 7, 2018, 01:52 PM

May 2018

I didn't know him, but knew of him through an acquaintance. My impression is that he was a real muckraker (of the kind we need more of these days), a force of nature, and a great guy besides.

I understand as well that he smoked heavily. So many good lives lost to that (both my grandfathers, among them), not to mention the loved ones they leave behind.

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Thanks for posting Sherman A1 May 2018 #1

You're welcome, Sherman. sandensea May 2018 #2