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Michael S. D’Agostino, 81

Michael S. D’Agostino of Riverhead died Dec. 6, 2018. He was 81 years old. Born on May 6, 1937, in Manhattan, he was the son of Pio and Matilda D’Agostino. He was a 1955 graduate of Aviation High School in … Continue reading

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Hartselle man had chance meeting with 41st president

When Bob Jaques of Hartselle heard Nov. 30 that President George H.W. Bush had died, he said his memory immediately flashed back to March 25, 1993, in Houston. Jaques, the former general manager of Young Door Co., said he was … Continue reading

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More than an auto-pilot, AI charts its course in aviation

reader comments 63 with 34 posters participating Ars Unite Why driving is hard—even for AIs All hail the AI overlord: Smart cities and the AI Internet of Things NASA’s next Mars rover will use AI to be a better science … Continue reading

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From the Sky to Your Home, Plane Parts Get a Second Life

For example, “we worked with two business partners in May 2018 to conduct the world’s first dismantling of a composite fuselage airplane, an early production 787 Dreamliner.” The goal is to “help the industry develop techniques for composite airplane recycling,” … Continue reading

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Jerald "Jerry" L. Miller | Obituaries

Jerald “Jerry” L. Miller, 77, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at OhioHealth Mansfield. Born July 1, 1941 in Mansfield, he was the son of Benjamin and Theresa (Bikar) Miller. Jerry met his future wife, Margaret, at the … Continue reading

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Robert R. Lane

July 7, 1939 – December 6, 2018 Robert R. Lane, 79, of Newton passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Robert’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, … Continue reading

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Toy shopping in Amsterdam in the 20th century

Downtown Amsterdam was a good place to shop for children’s presents in the mid-20th century. Hymen and Vera Gordon came to Amsterdam from Rochester in 1941. Hymen was a manager for Schine Theatres based in Gloversville. The couple started the … Continue reading

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