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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Icy Pacific Highway
 Causes Auto Accidents

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 21.--One man killed. a dozen injured. some seriously, and several automobiles smashed was the toll of crashes on the icy Pacific Highway, near Fort Lewis yesterday.
 One car skidded off the road warping around telephone pole. Passing motorists stopped to ex- trieate the driver who was slight ly injured.
 A passing machine driven by Ole Sorenson, of Tacoma. skldded into a crowd of onlookers fatally injuring J. s. Funk, aged 70, of Olympia. Sorenson was arrest ed on charge of intoxlcation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Gang Guns Spoil Christmas for
 TmO Children

CHICAGO, H., Dec. 21.-Gang guns shattered Christmas joy for the two small children of Phillip Lapagalia. The police found his body in an automobile. Shotgun and pistol fire. were directed at Lapagalia as he sat in car with Peter Miranda, friend. His assas- sination is ascribed to a beer run ner's dispute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
ATTEMPT MADE TO WRECK, ROB
 MONEY TRAIN
Lights Are Seen to Be Sud- denly Switched on
 Right of Way
ENGINE IS STOPPED
 WHEN HITS SWITCH
Autom o bile Is Seen to Speed Away $4.
 100000 on Tram

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Dee. 2f.-De- tectives of the Pennsylvania Rail- road, aided by county officers of Indiana, are Investigating the re- ported attempt 10 wreck and loot the fast Chicago Louisville pas senger train, supposedly carrying $4,OO0,O00 for delivery to Louis- vile banks as fl sped south on the last 120 miles of the route from Indianapolis to Louisville.
 Both the engineer and fire man reported the attempted wreck.
 Jacob Sehr, engineer, said that 40 minutes out of indianapolis, he and his fireman c. M. Crooks, aaw the right of way lights a short dis tance down the tracks, suddenly shift from green to red.
 Sehr quickly closed the throttle and applied the brakes. stopping the train as the engine was pass ing from the main line to the switch.
 Sehr said an automobile parked on the nearby highway suddenly started and disappeared down the road. investigation revealed the lock of the switch had been brck- 'ehs N-
 Sheriff Bowen arrested a negro suspect.
 Sehr said he believed occupants of thes automobile had thrown the switch and planned 10 loot the train when it was wrecked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Quake Shakes Island
 And Fire Breaks Out

MANILA, Dec. 21.-It is learned here that violent earthquake shook the greater part of Mindanao Island and many houses collapsed. Fire broke out but was controlled. An undetermined number of per- sons were injured but only one death is reported. The damage is estimated at $100,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
MURDER CASE
 TO WESTWARD

BETHEL, Ala ska a, Dec 21.- Travellers arriving from Sleet-Mute reported murder committed there month ago by an Indian named Beaver, " ho killed Medicine Mans son. Deputy Marshal Wise man, enroute up the river to ar rest an Indian in a woman attack case. will continue to sleet Mu'e and both cases wlll be heard before Commissioner Hoffman at Kappa Mute then the guilty parties will be brought here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Smith Knows Nothing
 Of Big Banking Job

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 21.-Gov- ernor Smith paused in his prepara- tions for leaving the executive mansion here long enough to set at rest rumors that he would be- come chairman of the board of q huge banking institution.
 He said he had read the report with great deal of interest and added: "I know nothing about it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
AIaska RaiHOad WH Haue Office M Chicago

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-To en- courage tourist travel and assist in colonization, the Alaska Rail- road will open an office in Chi cago on January 15, Secretary of Interior West announced.
 Chicago was selected because of it's advantageous position. A largo portion of the Alaska Railroad travel originates in thu Middle West.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Night Air Mail Pilot
 Is Killed When His
 PIane Crashes, GaIe

HURON, Ohio, Dec. 21.-Leo Me Ginn, night airmail pilot between Chicago and Cleveland, was killed last night when his plane crashed in the back yard of residence here, during a 50-mile gale. Me Ginn's body was thrown clear of the plane which burst into flames the mail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
WINTER HITS
 THREE STATES

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-W int r came to the Middle West today just as the almanac said 1t would. As the sun scooted to the winter solstlce to give the shortest day of the year and herald the official coming of winter. cold weather swept into the midwest from Can ada
 Snow and zero weather hi Mia- nesota. Wisconsin and lllino.a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
AMERICAN SHIP RUNS ACROUND;
 BELIEVED LOSS

BELFAST, Dec. 21.--The Ameri- can s~tea mer Westotant went ashore this afternoon in Bangor Bay, close to the headquarters of the Ulster Yacht Club. It is be- lieyed the vessel will become q total wreck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
63 MINERS
 ARE TRAPPED

TOKYO, Dec. 21.-Sixty-three miners have been trapped by an explosion in the Charutori coal mines near Kushiro. Yoxoi island. Fire followed the explosion and the fate of the miners has not been de- termined.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
HERBERT HOOVER NOW IN BRAZIL
President Elect Reaches Rio de Janerio at Noon
 -Salutes Given

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Dec. 21.-The battleship Utah bearing Herbert Hoover and his party, en- tered the harbor at noon today midst saluting of land batteries and of warships and sirens. Office workers rushed to the upper stor- ies and roofs of buildings. The city is decorated in holiday attire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Nomination of West
 Reported to Senate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-The Senate Lands Committee has pre- sented the nomination of Roy O.. West as Secretary of the Interior to the Senate but consideration has been deferred until after the holidays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Mother Loses Her
 Immediate Right
 To Haue Children

SEATTLE, Dec. 21.,-Until the court records can be obtained from Alaska. the two children of Mrs. lnez Kennedy will remain With friends of her husband here. The mother Is petiticning the court for custody of the children charging the father stole them. Judge Ron- aid continued the case indefinitely.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Famous Waldorf-Astoria
 Hotel Is to Be Razed

NEW YORK, Dec 21,--The Wal dorf-Astoria hotel. one of the most famous in the country, has been sold 10 the Bethlehem Engineering Company. The hotel will be razed to provide site for a 50-story office block.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
Sets Record for Solo Flight For Women

ROOSEVELT FIELD. N. Y., Dec. 21.-Flying an open plane through rain and sleet, Miss Viola Gentry stayed aloft for eight hours and six minutes, setting a new record for a woman's Sustained solo flight. She took off yesterday morn ing at dawn and landed yes- terday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-21
President Signs
 Appropriation Bill
 For Billion Dollars

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Presi- dent Coolidge has signed the Bill lion Dollar Treasury-Post Office Appropriation bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
Former Local
Resident Dies

Fl Ceutro friends Of Rev. Julius
Ehmke viii be sorry to learn of his
death which occurred early this
week at his home, 1923 West 10Th
street. Los Angeles. Rev. Ehmke
WAS 4 former FL Centre resident,
and in his capacity Of Lutheran
minister, had preached here on
various occasions. The deceased
was born on July 10, 1919.
lie is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Emma Ehmkc, and by the following
rhildrcn: r. D. Ehmke and Paul
Ehmke, IL Centre; Miss Marie
Ehmkc. Miss Lydia Ehmke. Los An
geles; Mrs. Emma Bunk, Fair Oaks;
Mrs. Esther Morton. Miss Emma
Ehmkc and Martin Ehmke of Wis
consin and a number of grandchild-
rcn.
Services are being held in Los
Angeles. T. D. Ehmke and Paul
Ehmke having gone up from here.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
TO
BE- GIVEN AT
CITY SCHOOLS

Everything is in readiness at the
elementary schools for an influx Of
parents who are expected to visit
the different schools tomorrow,
bringing the observance of Public
Schools week to a climax.
Harding school has designated to-
morrow as Mothers Day" Each
room is having Il display of the
children 5 work, representative Of
all branches. Instead of having 4
program, the classes will continue
their usual work, so that the moth
crs may see what their children are
doing The parents are requested to
come between the hours of 9 and
l. in the morning. Refreshmcnts
will be served during that time.
AT Mckinley. the program, in
which all grades will take part, is
scheduled for leo. Three sub bicctS,
spring. health and mother, will be
emphasized in the program which
viii include two little plays, num-
Der of rccitations and songs. At
o clock 4 play Settlement of Cali,
fornia, Will be presented at Lin
coin, the full program having al,
ready appeared in the Press,
Tomorrow night at the Wilson
school the Wilson school and high
school will contribute musical and
dramatic numbers to 4 program
which is being sponsored by the
Masonic lodge and service clubs. W.
W. McEuen of the Rotary Club will
act as chairman, and Harry W. Hor-
ton Of the Lions Club and ID. B.
Roberts of the Kiwanis Club will
give talks in addition to the enter
tainment.
At the Eastside school the P.T.A.
is sponsoring 4 concert tomorrow
night, to be given by Eastside
school pupils. \ small admission
fee will be charged, proceeds going
to promote educational work on the
Eastside.
All parents and the general public
are invited to visit the schools and
attend one or more Of the special
programs.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
Girls Doomed To
Slow Death From
Radium Poisoning
by United Press Leased Wire

NEWARK, Y. j., April 26.-Fivc
girls who are suing the United
States Radium Company for dam
ages totalling $l,250,000, heard
physicians doom them to slow and
painful deaths today.
Medical experts, in a hearing be-
fore Vice Chancellor John II.
Backes testified that science had
found no means of combating the
radim poisoning from which the
girls are suffering.
They were poisoned, they said, by
wetting brushes in their mouths
while painting clock and watch
dials illuminated by 4 radium COM
pound.
The hearing was held to deter
mine whether the suits, which were
filed five years after the girls left
the employ of the company, could
be tried in supreme court despite
the statute of limitations.
That statute provides that suit
must be filed ut least two years af
ter an alleged injury,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
Ask Probe OF
Unemployment
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, April 26. - A
resolution proposing 4 joint congress
sional committee to investigate un-
employment was introduced stimuli
taneously in the house and senate
today by Representative Jacob
Stein, Democrat, New York, and
Senator La Toilette, Republican,
Wisconsin.
The committee would be composed
of three members of the senate and
house committees on education and
labor. 1t would be directed to as
certain continuously the fluetuation
of labor employment and to consid.
cr the proposal to establish unem.
ployment insurance and bill to
stimulate federal, state and civic
public works at low employment pc.
riodS.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
Plans To
Balk Legislation
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, April 2G-Josiah
W. Newcombe, general counsel for
the joint committee of national
utilities associations. disclosed at
the federal trade commission utili.
ties hearing today that his organ
ization has attempted to start
"backfircs against members of
Congress who opposed its stand on
seven major items of proposed leg
islation.
Newcombe said lis committee
urged constituents of congressman
to write and wire their protests on
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
MELLON APPROVES Tax CUT

WASHINGTON. April s. Sec
retary Of Interior Meli'.n approves
the s2l0, 600 tax reduction bill
formulated by tlc Republican ma
iority Of the Senate F.aancc com
mittpe. Mellon aid todIy the bill,
known as Senator Smoo' : measure,
omhodies the features approved by
the treasury.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Unable To Complete Ju-y-Fail
ure to obtain jury t.r the hear
ing Of the evidence i. the ease
Of the people against Marie and
Albert Zurligen. charged with un-
lawful possessi.n n Of .ltoXicating
liquor, caused a continuance until
this afternoon when the ease came
mp in Judge Mayfi"ld : court this
Mnrninc
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

the Walsh resolution for q senate
utilities inquiry, proposals for gov
crnmcnt power plants at Muscle
shoals and Boulder Dam, the Ship
stead anti-injunction bill, federal
power regulation and standardiza-
tion of weights and measures.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Gets Suspended Sentence.-Wil
Mccall, ~, no home. was given 90
day .iail term hv Judge Perkins this
morning when hc entered "A plea Of
guilty 10 Il charge Of tagraucY. The
judge then told the defendant that
DE would withhold commitment for
Just one hour and that thereafter he
would not be bothered if ha graccd
the city by his absence. Mccall
made Il hasty exit.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Collections Everywhere. Imperial
VALLEY Credit Ass n. ll3 No. Fifth
adv
Two Men Jailed William Dam
L,cy. y, Of FL Paso and John
Mccormack, 10, of Kansas City
were locked NJ ut the county Jail
This morning TO begin serving of
iaii terms. Danbley pleaded guilty
TO Il charge Of petty eft before
Judge Anderson in CallNico yestcr-
day morning and was sentenced to
do 30 day, while Mccormack was
given Il GO day term fo' conviction
on charges Of beng druu'. and petty
theft.
Loans on Residence. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co., COS Main st. Phone
100. adv
DR.. E. J. Baraoe, Dentist, CAT Main
Over Piggy Wiggly. Phone 382W.
adv
Loans on Residence. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co., COS Main st. Phone
loo. adv
Plaintiff Awarded Judgment
Clara Mosher WAS awarded judy
mcnt in the sum Of II ESQ by Judge
Thompson yesterday morning
gaiu>t the jain. BrcSSi Construc-
tion company. The suit vas brought
by the plaintiff to recover damages
to an automobile, TIE plaintiff
charging that through neg ,gcnce
on the part Of the defendants
through an agent stationed on the
Mountain Springs grad, last June,
her ear had plunged over an en-
baEkmert.
Loans on Residence. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co, Cos Main st. Phone
100. adv
Home Department Dance, Mt.
Signal School House, Saturday,
April 2Sth. Good music and supper.
$100. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Cars III Collision-F. f. King and
J. X. Self, both of FL Centre, were
the drivers Of the machines which
figured in 4 minor automobile acci-
dent at the intersection Of Fifth
and State streets last night. Both
machines were quite badly wrecked
in the collision but no one is believ-
ed to have been seriously injured.
This Is Visiting Week at Rosalie
Perkins kindergarten, 9 to 10 a.
m. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all who are interested. 647
Orange s.. 23t4
Everybody has Dislikes, but
everybody likes Paul's Lemonade.
Why3 At Pickw,ck Stage Depot.
adv
DR.. A. B. ransyn, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Let Us Demonstrate 20 you tho
most modern refrigerator Of the age.
Inland Empire Gas CO. 1l6 y. 9th
St, Fl Centre. Phone SO. adv
Must Stay In Heber Jose Cam
pos, %, Of Iiehcr was dismissed with
20 formal chargn hro~Gat against
Linn this morning 10y Judge Perkins
when he promised to 90 - liebcr
and stay there. Campos vas picked
up hy city police yesterday after
noon when his actions - ated snspi-
,ion. He lad been HANGING about
near the Lincoln school and accord
ing to information was making 4
nuisance Cf himself.
Fryers wantedl Highest price
paid. Phone 966. 1882 Woodward.
adv
Dr.. Foncannon, osreopath. Room
26 Davis Bldg. Phone 81. adv
Held For Superior Court
Ortiz and Juan Marti:.a>. both of
Brawlev. were ordered Eeld 10 an
swer to Superior court or charges of
grand theft by Judge Griffin yes
trrday afternoon following q pre-
liminary hearing Bail VAS fixed at
81, ,OCG each an3 the d.'endants re-
manded to the county .aIl in de-
fault.
Loans on Residence. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co., 60S Main st. Phone
100. adv
Late Model Used Cars wanted
Tor cash. Geo. Morrison, 676 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Do You Know That ycE can get
cash on your automobile, payable
over a period of twelve months and
that the rates are very reasOnable'
Sterling Securities Co, Coo Main
ri. Fred Cross, Mgr. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

ing Of the st. Francis dam was due
to defective r,ck upon which 1t
was built.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Parisienne beauty snoppc. 127 N.
Fifth St. Phone 7S3. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Loans on Residence. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co., COS Main St. Phone
1G0. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

DR.. J. A. Bowman, Osreopathic
Physician. 532 Main St. Phone ia.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26
Bank Quotations
by United Press Leased Wire

All official ;rvestigat;ngs com
mitt2cs are agrrcd that the break
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Late Model Used Cars wanted
for cash. Geo. Morrison, GO Main.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

We Loan &C BunG, buy or refin-
tnee. Tyler Insurance Agency. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Going to Convention.-Mrs Kate
Williams Of Fl Centre viii attend
the convention Of the ?. +. O. sister
hood to be held in Long Beach May
9 to II. The convention will be the
annual gathering Of the California
chapter. Other valley representa-
tives are expected TO make the trip.
Phone 96e, 1odd Poultry Ranch,
l0S2 Woodward. Turkeys, fat hens,
fryers, soft bone roosters, dressed
10 order. adv
Dance Country Club Inn by Bar,
bara Worth Rebekah Lodge, to-
night. Admission 81. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Border Car Stoien.-A report was
received at police headquarters this
morning from CaleNico police to the
effect that a Ford touring ear, 1926
model, hearing the license number
7s4-465. had been stolen there be
tween S and 10 o'clock last night.
The machine IS the property Of J. /.
Leonard Of Brawlcv.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Loans on Residence. Edgar Bros.
Realty Co., 60S Main St. Phone
100. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Barbara Worm '9otel Club
Breakfast, Csc up Mechants lunch
S0c; Table d hote dinner, s1.00,
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Let Us Demonstrate 20 you tho
most modern refrigerator Of the age.
Inland Empire Gas Co. 1l6 y. 9th
St, Fl Centre. Phone 50. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Fryers Wantedl Highest price
paid. Phone 966. 1852 Woodward.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Everybody has Cislikes, but
everybody likes Paul's Lemonade.
Why' At Pickw.ck Stage Depot.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Collections Everywhere. Imperin
VALLEY credit ASS n. l13 No. Fifth
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

This Is Visiting Week at Rosalie
Perkins kindergarten, 9 TO 10 a.
m. 4 cordial invitation is extend
ed to all who are interested. 645
Orange -. 23t4
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

Dr.. Foncannon, Osueopath. Room
26 Davis Bldg. Phone 81. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-26

DR.. A. B. Eansvn, Dentist, Davis
Eldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11

entail flight few days later.
On their visit to the capital,
Costes and Lebrix first went to
the house and from there they
were accompanied to the senate
by Speaker LOngwOrth. There
Vice President Dawes received
them in his office and later took
them to the floor of the senate.
The senators passed in single file
to shake their hands, as they
stood with Ambassador ClaudeI
before the vice presidents dais.
Lebrix and Costes expressed
themselves as delighted with their
reception at the capital.
''The vice president and Mr..
LOngwOrth were most cordial"
said Lebrix, "and spoke of the
long friendship that has existed
between the aviators of America
and France"
When asked about their pro-
posed trans sentimental flight,
the two Frenchmen said they ex-
pected to encounter no difficulties.
'The Rockies are easier to cross
than the Alps" laughed COstes.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
Cuba Pays Homage,
To
Good Will Fier

HAVANA, Feb. 10 lP)-Crowds such
as within the memory Of Havana po-
lice officials Cuba never has seen be-
fore paid a noisy tribute to Colonel
Charles A. Lindbergh this afternoon.
Cubans most of them were, but
there were Americans too-enough OF
them, so that when island military
bands played the star spangled banner,
an audible chorus could be heard
singing the refrain.
Cuban youths climbed about the
daiS of the statue of Jose Marti to
put themselves head and shoulders
above the masses that thronged the
prado, while the city'S firemen, armed
lines in semblance of order so that
Lindbergh, President Machado, AM
baSsador Judah and others of the Of
ficial party might pass through to the
pavilion in the center of the famous
parkway.
On that pavilion exactly at noon
Mayor Gomez presented the Aneri-
can flier with the keys to the city
and expressed the wish he would avail
ambassador to the United States, Ores
tes Ferrera, translated Lindbergh's
little speech of thanks into Spanish
for the benefit of the assembled multi
tude. AS it's giSt-that relations be-
tween the countries of the Americas
might be improved irnmeasurably, he
thought, as a result Of progress in
aviation-WaS borne to them they
broke into renewed cheering, of which
perhaps viva Lindy, viva Lindy!F
was the only cry that could be dis
tinguished
When the flier had finished his
brief say-so, President Machado, took
his hand and appeared on the verge
of giving him an embrace" but
smiled and spoke with him for a
moment instead Cheering drowned
out what they said, and none save
perhaps themselves know just what
passed between them.
An hour before the ceremony of the
keys this morning, Lindbergh had re-
ceived the gold medal of the Havana
Ynclan, who told him that all Ha-
vana thanked him for the honor Of
his visit, and hoped that he might
find his stay pleasant, to which
Lindbergh replied that it had been
one of the most pleasant experiences
of his life and one he would always
remember.
The medal presentation took place
in a room in the state department
quarters that had been the confer
ence room of Spanish and CIbln
governors Assembled in it were a
hundred or more representing the elite
Continued on Page Ten)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
DECISION BLOCKS
IN OIL
CONTEMPT TRIAL
Court Bars Evidence That
Government Has Shad-
owed Jurors in Cases

WASHINGTON Feb. 10 R-An
attempt by the defense in the Grim
lnal conspiracy proceedings against
Harry F. Sinclair, William j. Burns,
and their associates, to prove the
United States government had for
years shadowed juries, was blocked,
at least temporarily today, by gov
ernment objections.
Coincident with this development, it
was disclosed that government counsel
would ask to proceed against Sinclair
alone in the event Albert B. Fall is
unable to return to Washington for
the re-trial of the Teapot Dome
criminal conspiracy case, set for
April 2.
The former interior secretary and
the wealthy oil operator and turf
man were facing charges Jointly
when a miStrial, out OF which the
contempt charges sprang. was de-
clared several months ago. Fall
then went to his home in the south
west. and the re-trial was once post
poned when the court was advised
that it would endanger Falls health
to return here for trial during the
winter weather.
In the contempt proceedings today
the defense, calling John r. KisseI,
a former department of justice agent,
sought to show that the jury shad-
owing by the government was a com
mon practice. After the government S
objection, defense counsel contended
that they had a right to introduce
such evidence to show that Sinclair
was acting in good faith when he
employed Burns detectives to shadow
the Falf-Sinclair jury.
The defense further urged that the
testimony be received to show that
the practice by the government has
made it. lawful and if for no other
reason, it be accepted as evidence,
in, mitigation of sentence.
Martin w. Littleton, counsel for
Sinclair, referring to Justice Siddons IS
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