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After 45 years, Dick Purtan turns off mike

Just after 9 a.m. today, Dick Purtan signed off into retirement giving his "eternal thanks" while playing his favorite song, "Softly, As I Leave You" by Frank Sinatra.

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14:58 on March 26 2010

After 45 years, Dick Purtan turns off mike

Detroit Free Press — Just after 9 a.m. today, Dick Purtan signed off into retirement giving his "eternal thanks" while playing his favorite song, "Softly, As I Leave You" by Frank Sinatra. more info
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