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Smith, who years ago pointed out to Boeing leaders the folly of their business strategy, died last month at 84.

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(Tracy Barbutes for The Washington Post via Getty Images ... Alternative: There are four developed campgrounds run by California State Parks up north at the Redwoods National and State Parks complex— ...

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