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FIRE ENGINEERING (ISSN 00152587), February. 1981, Vol. 134, No 2. Member, American Business Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations. Published monthly by Technical Publishing, a Company of the Dun & Brads treat Corporation James B Tafel, Chairman, John K. Abely. President EXECUTIVE, EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICES 666 Fifth Avenue. New York, N Y 10103. Printed in Easton, Pa 18042.

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