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   From: tlake@twcny.rr.com   
      
   "James"  wrote in message   
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   > Better than calculators with no need for batteries or sunlight would be   
   > the Kurta calculating machine for airborne use.  I believe there were two   
   > models with the smaller one being about the size of a medium sized salt   
   > and pepper shaker.  Numbers were on the top side around the circumference   
   > with the entry sliders below them and a small crank on top like a pepper   
   > grinder.  I almost bought one surplus in the early 60's. What a collectors   
   > item it would be today.   
   >   
   > James   
      
   It sure is!  They go for $1500 and up on eBay.   
      
   Tom Lake   
      
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