I have two files that I want to combine into one file. Here is the problem that I am having

The first file looks like 
Name  measure  Age
Eric    
Test1   40     16
Test2   35     16.5 
Test3   60     27
Tets4   20     30

Dan
Test1   15     50
Test2   22     70

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The second file looks as follows 
Name     Area
Eric    Texas
Dan        NY

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And I would like the final output file to look like this 
Name  measure  Age      Area
Eric    
Test1   40     16       Texas
Test2   35     16.5 
Test3   60     27
Tets4   20     30

Dan
Test1   15     50         NY
Test2   22     70

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The problem is that the records in file 1 do not all have the same length. What is the best way to get this done?

Your help is greatly appreciated

In reply to How to merge two files? by kayj

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