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Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
PLEAD GUILTY
DAY In SUSSEX
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The case of Walter Willin, charg-
ed with larceny of an automatic
vending machine, valued at 500,
from James Tillie Bryan, of Seaford,
on January Is. will have mis- case
heard before Judge Wiley of the
Juvenile Court within the near fu-
ture.
James E. Spicer. charged with
stealing two chickens from Avery
Sirman, Broad Greek District, on the
night of January 90. was sentenced
to serve six months i'm the county
Jail.
Edward J. FrOmm. of Lewes,
charged with stealing an overcOat
valued at $25 and a suede jacket
worth IS. from Joseph Meaney. on
December 81. was given nine months
in jail.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
HOUSTON v. :. UHURClf

Houston NJ. E. Church. ]. 7.
Graham pastor: Sunday School at
$50 a. M, Howard Moore, sdperin-
tendent. Preaching, 1880 a. N. and
7.3O D. m. II weather conditions
permit, the pastor will resume the
revival meetings at this church. II
not, they win be postponed inded-
ntiely.
MillW0Od ". e. Church
Sunday School at 1880 D. m. Wall
ter Dill, superintendent Preaching
at 2.30 p. M
WilIlamsVille N. F. Church
Sunday School at p. m.s Geo. Tat
man, superintendent. Local service
at 3 p. M
The delegates to the Annual Con-
ference. will be elected Sunday
morning, Fem. 10th, Ia the Houston
Church. All members Of the other
churches on the charge are urged
to be present to cast their vote.
80 .4s.t. - $50
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
PHONE WIRES LEFT
on SNOW; SERVICE
PARTLY RESUMED
Outside Llnesmen Called Int Or.
ehardiSts Report Great Damage

AAAAANNAAaNaA
chardiSts Report Great Damage
State telephone crews the ranks
of which were greatly augmented by
4S trucks from Pennsylvania, some
of which came from as far west as
Harrisburg, Pa, have been greatly
handicapped by frozen ground. deep
snow drifts and zero temperature.
and have given up for the present
the restoring OF the hundreds OF
poles that are drown along the high
ways OF lower Delaware, with p0les
downsOn nearly all OF the lines serv-
ing rural communities no COMMUNE
icatiOns except the main trunk lines
have been established beyond an
area Q mile outside. Of Milford.
Three Snow, Ice Mlshaps
Two persons are suffering breaks
of bones in Milford Emergency Hos
pitai as a result of falls on the ice.
Mrs. John c. Truitt Of Milford, fell
and broke her right arm above the
wrist. James Zonn, OF near Har-
rington, has a broken leg near the
hip. Raymond Spafklin, age Ii, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sbari1lin, is
suffering severe bruises and cuts as
a result. Of being run over BY an
automobile while coasting on his
sled, last Saturday.
Jacob Roosa. a farmer near Mil
ford reports serious damage to his
English, walnut grove. many 81 tile
trees being completely destroyed.
Raymond wilkins another fruit
grower in. the Milford district re-
ports a heavy damage to his young
apple orchard. Many reports such
as the above are Reported through
the entire state, and i Is feared that
the coming peach crop has again
been severely hurt
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
26 DIVORCE CASES
LISTED IN SUSSEX
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GCoAfinuei from First Pdgel
granted during the term, as fol-
lows: Frederick Thaddeus Warning
ton from Elizabeth Ann Warning
ton; Clara A. Johnson from Ralph
c. Johnson. John ~ Wolfe from
Anna P. Wolfe; Dorothy Rieards
Sparks from William Carmel
Sparks: Ella Mae Johnson from Will
lard L. Johnson; Lottie NJ. Stuart
from Edgar Stuart; Cathrine COur-
sey from John w. Coursey; Martha
+. Markert from William Markert;
Blanche Elizabeth Beauchamp from
John William Beauchamp.
The annulment case is that of
Bell Jewell VS.. Harry Jewell.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
HIGHWAY DEPT. WORKED
OVERTIME ON ROADS
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LL0nitNufd from FRst FGge1
called forth the commendation Of
Chief Engineer W. w. Mack for the
entire force. Plunging into the
drifting and flying snow, the big
plows did splendid work which, how
ever, brought forth its toll Of dam
ages. Axles were broken, engines
stalled with the snow flying over
the electrical distributors but the
work went steadily forward. Extra
mechanics were called in to help
and as fast as repairs were cOmplet-
ed the plOws went back on the road.
The men secured sleep but the plows
had no rest whatever, one gang TAX
ing over as fast as another left off
so that the storm left expenses be-
hind that the Department is not gem
orally met with.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
FRANKFORD

Mt, and Mrs Philip H Walls en-
tertained alst Sunday, Dr. Francis
N. Gum at a turkey dinner
Five degrees below zero was the
coolest weather reported ih this
neigliborhood. That vas Sunday
night ard early Monday morning
Monday morning the Fire Com
pahg was called % a chimney are
al fhe home 81 John Beacham on
Thatcher street
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
SUSSEX BOY SCOUTS
DELAY DRIVE FOR FUNDS
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However, the committee feels that
in order to avoid conflict with the
hospital campaign now being under
taken in Sussex county. the scout
council should refrain from sOlicita-
tion until spring. Accordingly no
appeal for fund to maintain the boy
scout program will be undertaken
until May.
Communities affected, all OF which
support active Boy Scout Troops,
are Milton. I.ewes. Bridgeville. Mil
ford, Laurel, Seaford, Georgetown,
Rehoboth Beach, Harbeson, Cool
spring. Frankford, DagsborO, Mill
vile, Ocean View, Bethany Beach,
Selbyville and MillsbOro.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
DREDGNG C6NTRACT AWARDED

The War Department announced
last Tuesday the awarding Of a con-
tract for dredging Mispillion River,
Delaware. to the Delaware Dredging
Company, Philadelphia. for sl0,220.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
Local And State NstDs

The Ladies' Mite Society Of the
Presbyterian Church Of Milford will
meet with Mrs. Charles J. HOlz-
mueller on Wednesday afternoon
Feb. 9Th, at 2.30 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

The Crooked Circle the week
before last, met with Jack Bur
ris. at his home on Causey Ave
nue.. with all of the members
present but one. While refresh
ments we're being served at the
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

The Alumnae Association Of the
Milford HighA School win hold their
regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5th
ar 7.S0, in the Community Building.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

The hardest lesson OF the depres-
sion Is the one impresslng upon ev-
cry one Of us the necessity Of liV-
ing within his income. New Orleans
states.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01


Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Savage gave
a dinner party at their home
last Thursday evening. Covers
were laid for sixteen guests.
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Coach and, Mrs. Herbert FL
lott are receiving the congratu-
lations Of their friends on the
birth of a son, Herbert, jr.. in
Emergency Hospital, January 30.
Coach Elliott in announcing the
happy news to the athletes at
school spoke of the newly ar
rived son as another fuIl-back :
for the football squad.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

diningsroom table, It occurred to
Jacks father that he would ike
picture Of this group Of fine
young boys and girls. Mr.. Hor-
ace Tropea was quickly sum-
moned and as a result each one.
even the absent member will
have lasting reminder Of the
good times they are now having.
This past week the circle was
the guest Of Jean Mnlh6lland at
her home on Lake view Avenue.
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Mrs. Stephen ToadviRe enter
tained the Depression Luncheon
Club at her home yesterday af-
ternoon. Bridge followed the
luncheon.
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Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt and Mrs.
John R. Gillespie have invited
a few Of their friends for an AT
Home at the Pratt Guest House
this afternoon.
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Lydia Bell Toadvine was host
ess to a group Of friends on Sat
urday evening. The girls gath
cred at Lydia Bell''s home and.
donned in snow suits, they we're
ready for the fun In the snow
that followed. Eats were espe-
cIaIly enjoyed after hours of
sporting in the winter wonder
land. The guests were Patty
Deakyne. Anne Murphy, Mar
garet Holzmueller. Dorothy
Stack, Peggy ManloVe, Edna
Simpson. Mary Katherine Ham
mond, Anne Townsend, Jane
barnard, Frances Simpson. jan
dee Williams and Alice irwin.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Hugg
entertained a few friends at their
home on Tuesday evening for
cards. The guests were. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry wilkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Davidson and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward SaIevaR
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1t was with surprise and deep
regret that the many friends Of
Mrs. Mabel X. Simpson learned
on Monday Of her death, which
occurred in Bryn Mawr Hos
pital on Friday of last week.
Very retiring, but kind and sim
cere, she was loved by those who
knew her well. Her interest in
New Century Club, the Ladies
Aid and the Volunteer Sunday
School Glass was keen, and her
devoting to each organization
was unusual. Many letters of
regret will ind they way to her
mother Mrs. James X. Kirk
patrick, who has spent much Of
the time in recent years with
her daughter, but who now lives
at 6O66 Reinhart Street, Phila-
delDhia.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Savage gave
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

tlies wednesday Evening
bridge Club was the guest Of
Miss Burdeiia Davis this week.
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What was supposed to be a
meeting Of the Busy Bees on
Tuesday evening turned out to
be a surprise blessed event
shower with Mrs. Milton Man
love as the honor guest. The
party was given at the home of
Mrs. Arthur I4ali. who with Mrs.
J. Smith Beck. Mrs. George Man
love and Miss Jeanette ManIove
were the hOstesses. It was a
very enjoyable time for the
guests who we're besides those
named. Miss Lila Hudson, Mrs.
Harry Mayhem. Mrs. Clarence
Kemp Miss Eora Coffin, Miss
Alta Coffin, Miss Lille Coffin,
Mrs. Thomas Simpson, Mrs. Will
liam Hallet, Mrs. Byron Gibson,
Mrs. Everett Manlove, Miss Lii
liam Hauser, Miss Bessie War
rem, Miss Elizabeth Reedy, Miss
Elizabeth Bennett, Mrs. Kather-
inc shockley. Miss Emma Moore.
Miss Anna Shepherd and Miss
Vfrkinia Simnsoh
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

% you know that there
is a preview Of the
current motion picture
places in both schools
every Monday morn
ingg And have yon noticed how
many more family pictures there
now are than formerly? A noted
club woman was heard this
week commenting on the in
creased number Of pictures that
the whole family might enjoy
together. The day is gone when
folks. "lust 30 to the movies"
Now they must know whats on"
and their taste appetized before
they go. So often the titles
given to pictures are miscon-
STRUNG. Last week on Thurs
day when "The Band Plays On"
was the attraction, the title gave
no hint Of the fine, clean theme
Of boyhood that the picture story
contained. That brings MS back
to the preEiews. They are given
every week at the Milford New
Century Club as a part OF the
program. and have been given
for almost four years. They are
posted on a bulletin board OF
each school every Monday. Adj
ults do not go to school. hut
they could form the habit, and
in that way extend the habit to
children, Of asking what the pre-
views said fOF the picture that
you think yon would like to see.
Thus you would. be sure to know
a little about the theme and
would not miss pictures like
"The Band Plays On" We are
to be congratulated on the pro-
grams at the Plaza Theatre.
There family pictures are the
rule. adult pictures the excep-
tion almost. Many old and loved
books are being adapted and ar
ranged for pictures. Watch for
them and do not miss them as
they come along.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

Plant winter-bioomin bulbs now
toF windows
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

s.. vaIsnlIae ~. I7s6FuaFy 2.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

just ! hAort time % SPRING work
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

Mrs, J.. Lynn Pratt and, Mrs.
John R. Gillespie have invited
a few Of their friends for an AT
Home at the Pratt Guest House
this afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

I The Wednesday Evening
bridge Club was the guest Of
Miss Burdeila Davis this week.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

Mrs. Stephen ToadviRe enter
tained the Depression Luncheon
Club at her home yesterday af-
ternoon. Bridge followed the
luncheon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
MISS AVERY TELLS
 OF SAAR PROBLEMS

News Behind the Headlines" was the tito of an address by Eunicc Avery at the Second Con- gregational church forum last night Miss Avery's address was concerned with the Saar problem and the coming plebiscite. which. she snid. would probably deter mine thef uture political course Of Germany.
 The speaker told of the difficult ties beneath the surface in the Saar, caused by the establishment of French schools and the efforts of France to force German chil- dren to attend them. This had the result of causing strong anti French feeling. France then tried to set up an independent state.
 With the advent of the Hitler regime. feeling changed somewhat and the inhabitants became aiicniated toward Germany. she said. Hltler's great mistake, she continued. wns in trying to regi- ment the people in the matter Of religion. Catholics and Protestants alike rebelled at this treatment
 Hitler. realizing his error, is now trying to "soft pednf the church unifcntion program. according to Miss Avery.
 Russia Is building large port on Dickson Island, formerly only n meteorological station, to serve ships on the northern route from the Pacific to the Baltic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
LOCAL MEMBERS
 OF LEGISLATURE
 PREPARE PLANS
Lieut. Govern Elect Hayes Will Accompany Them
 to the Capital

Waterbury's.s members of the general assembly, Lieutenant-Gov- ernor Elect Frank Hayes. Senator Joseph IT. Lawlor, Senator Elect George T. Culhanc and Represent atives John D. Thoms and Daniel J. Mahnney were completing plans today for attending the inaugura- tion ceremony at the Capitol on Wednesday morning, Some of tho local legislators as well ns Mayor Hayes will attend the inaugural ball Wednesday evening at Foot Guard hall.
 For the first time in Waterbury's history, a local man will be sworn in as democratic lieutenant-goyer nor of Connecticut. Mayor Hayes stated when talked with that he had made up no special party for. the inaugural ball which will fol- low Wednesday night.
 VIII Attend Ball
 Senator Elect Culhane stated that he and Mrs Culhane and pos sibiy several friends will attend the ball. Senator Lnwlor has been named q special member of the reception committee for the ball. He and Mrs Lawior and several special friends are planting to at- tend, he said.
 Representative Tboms stated that he did not expect to attend the ball although he would be In Hart ford for the Inauguration Wednes- day morning and afternoon. Rep resentatiye Mahaney stated that his party would include himself and Mrs Mahaney, Dr and Mrs Frank Ciminera, Mir and Mrs AL bert Erk. Town Committeeman John A. Bennett and others.
 Many Leaders Going
 Leaders of tho democratic party of Waterbury in large numbers are planning to attend, the inaugural exercises Wednesday. Controller Daniel J. I.eary. Town Chairman John II. Crary. Executive Secretary Thomas r. Kelly. Health Officer 10. J. Godfrey and many other men and women prominent in the party will be in Hartford to see Mayor Hayes sworn in as well as to see the local legislators take the oath of office. The inaugural parade and ensuing swearing in ceremony will be . most colorful event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
PASSENGERS OF WRECKED LINER
 BEING LANDED
Two Only of All Those Aboard Havana Said
 to Be Missing r
BY J. $. BEALIE (IYnitph prnsa EfafY OOrresDOn1entl !

United Press Stan Corrcspondcnt)
 Miami, Fla, Jan - (uP) - Thirty eight passengers from the wrecked Ward Liner. Havana, were landed here today. They told of remarkable heroism by tho Havana's crew. many of whom were abonrd the ill-fated Morro Castle, after the New York Havana liner piled up on Mantnnilin Shoals, 60 miles duo east of Fort Pierce, Fla, threatening another major ship disaster.
 One passenger and ono member of the crew remained unaccountcd for but Ward Line officials insisted that all passengers and all of the crew were safe.
 Eleven passengers were nboar'. the United Fruit Liner Pcten and will be landed at Havana at noon. The survivors brought here were picked up from lifeboats by the Morgan frelghter, El Oceano.
 Were on Moro Castle
 Fifty of the 124 members of the HuVanas crew were members or the crew of the Morro Castle, also Il Ward Liner. which burned off the New Jersey coast Wlth n losb oi l24 lives. The crew of the Morro Castle was accused of cownrdlce by many passengers, but passen- gers of the Havana had high praise for It's conduct.
 Seaman Steve Fauseias, In charge of ono of tlie lifeboats, kept 1t afioat singlc-handed three hours after 1t had been swept by n huge wave.
 But the greatest net of hcroism was not by n member of the crew, but by a passenger. Mrs Sohia
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
TAVERN MEN NOT VERY HOPEFUL ON
 IMPROVEMENTS
They Don't Believe They Will Get Any Better
 Laws This Year

Watcrbury's tavern owners. with the opening of the 1895 session of the state legislature on hand, felt mono too optimistic today as they surveyed the prospects for liberali- zation of tho liguor laws of the state. Questioning today brought forth tacit admissions that tavern men believe that dissensi In their own ranks and lack of n really united program make the outlook much more dismal for them than 1t was few months ago, though some leaders still hope that the General Assembly may enact leg islation more favorable to taverns.
 Local tavernmen, nearly all of whom are associated with the Re- tail Beer. Wine and Liquor Mer- chants association, arc quick to condemn the Connecticut Tavern Owners association. which was started in New Haven and has since spread rapidly about the state. The latter organization has Il program all It's own, while the Retail organization has joined In
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
WOMAN LOST HER
 LIFE IN BLAZE

Pawtucket, II. l., Jan 7-(UP)-- 4 woman was burned to death. two children were rescued and five per- sons. including two other small children, were forced out when fire swept a two-famiiy wooden dweil- ing on Coiumbine avenue early to- day, causing damage estimated at 93,00O to s4,000.
 Mrs Florence Daley, 3i. was trapped in n bedroom and oyer- come. Her body was found later in the ruins. Her husband. William. believing she had escaped, groped his way out of the smoke.filled apartment. He collapsed on reach- ing the street. and was taken to q hospital.
 MT and Mrs Carl Johnson Of Edinboro avenue, Brockton. Mass, relatives of the Daileys, jumped from q first.noor window and then lifted out their two children, Ron del. {, and Gloria. ..
 Grace GIanagan, caring for the children of q brother and sister.in- law, Mr and Mrs Frank c, TIana- gan, led them to safety. The chtl- dren were Phyllis, {, and Hazel. C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
MOTHER OF BETTY
 COW PROTESTED
 AGAINST ABUSE
Authorities and Public Alike Have Made Life
 Very Miserable

London. Jan (UP)-The "per. secution" of Betty Cow. Lindbergh nursemaid. by authorities and the curious public was depiored by her mother today in signed article in the London Express.
 The mother. Mrs John Taylor. wrote:
 Betty told me she received hundreds of anonymous letters, many threatening her life. Despite the letters, she never hesitnted to go to the United States and give evidence and answer all questions she qould.
 Even fin this country. the an- noymous letters did not cease to follow Betty everywhere. After she came home. police received letter succesting that she had brought the child to England.
 with Bettys cabied permis- sion, have disclosed the terrible persecution which she, and as her mother. have had to undergo We have been unable to go to q whist drive. n social or a concert but that peering eyes looked at us
 People nudged each other. say ing, Don't look around just now but that is Betty Cow and her mother
 Police had to remove dozens of men and women who hung n. round the house at all hours of the day and night. Betty's health wat affected. On many days she was unable to eat and just fretted about it."
 Mrs Taylor said that Betty only once mentioned the Kidnapping at home, after which she broke down and Tt took her n long time to recover and stop crying"
 Mrs Taylor married her present husband after the death of Miss Cows father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
THREE CRIMES TO
 CLOSE WEEK END
HoId-up, Burglary and Street Assault Com.
 priSed the Charges

An armed hold-up of a South Main street diner, the theft Of merchandise worth $b5 in the burglary of n South Main street bicycle shop. and n street assault which reused many residents or Grove street made up the week end crime toll in Waterbury. all three incidents taking place after midnight last night. Police today were making thorough investiga- tons of the hold-up and burglary. but announced that the street ah- sault case had been closed with the locating of the victim and his refusal 10 give any details or 10 make any complaint against his attacker.
 Details of Crimes
 Peter Mcclure. counterman at tho Valley Diner on South Man street near City cocners. was alone in tho place last night when m armed bandit held him up. scoopcd SPA from tho cash regis ter. ripped the telephone receiver wire from the wall and made a snfe escape.
 Tho bicycle shop. operated py Michael Cortigiano at 4lS south Main street, was broken into early this morning and two bicycles
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-07
BUDGET MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT IS
 GIVEN CONGRESS
Figures Are Submitted to Show What It Will
 Cost This Year
BY HOBART c. MONTEI, 'nited Dress Stnff COrrcSDOndcnO

NSubtSu hbtSp NOssSVbo'sNN'hNG { Washington. Jan 7-- (UP) - President Roosevelt today present. ed to congress one of the largest peace time national defense budget estimates in history--almost $l,- 900, 100000 V,
 He called for appropriations to- talling $192,484,285 for direct eA- penditure by the army and the navy for military purposes, Ao' counting the special deficicncy ap- proprlatlons which may be required later, which both army and navy officials believe will be necessary.
 The presidents call for expen- dIturo of nearly q billion dollars on national defense was considered Il direct answer to JaDan's recent action in abrogatine the Washing ton and London naval limitation treaties and her intimated chal- lcnge to this country and Great Britain concerning naval construc- ton.
 The army will spend $315,259,600 0 directly for military purposes and the navy will spend $477,224, ,66S for similar purposes, including construction of new warships and aircraft. if the budget figures arc approved by congress.
 These figures do not include $107, ,463. 800 which 1t is proposed to spend for public works by the army and navy. bringing the total budget for national defense to $800. 0.948,0G5 or close to tho billion dollar mark.
 The strength of the army Is to remain stationary nt the present figure of l2,000 commissioned of- ticcrs, 828 warrant officers. ll8.76O enlisted men of the regular army. and 6,d15 enlisted men of the Philippine scouts.
 The navy strength will be in creased from the present 82,600 en- listed men on July 1. 1885. to 93.- 600 men on June 90. 1936, m in- crease of 900.
 The nir service also gets n large slice of the increased estimates for the army. The estimates for tho army air corps for the next fiscal year arc $4S,383.40 which Is m increase of $20, ,737.072 over the previous years estimates. most of which will be spent for the pur- chase of new planes and for in- creased training of army pilots.
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