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Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
SERA ISSUES
BITING REPORT
ON |. A. JOBLESS

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25. UP
The SERA, in a scathing report
today. asserted that while the
chamber of commerce is painting
the city in glowing terms" thou
sands of transients attracted here
ate, sleeping in cheap all-night
theaters and frequenting dingy
cafes where girls are employed to
encourage men to drink"
A sordid picture of the condition
Of the penniless arrivals here since
the federal governmnt abandond
transient relief last year was paint
ed in the report, prepared by the
SERA division of surveys and stud
les. Lack of relief facilities was
deplored.
In one nickel theater at l am,
one survey worked told of count
ing 124 men and boys and one
woman, IA of them already asleep
Police Chief James Davis famed
border patrol was termed one OF
the futile remedies" for the tram
sient problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
Divorce Given on
Purpose Grounds

REDWOOD CITY, Cal, Aug. 25.
WH-Ernest Spagnoli was a bache-
lor again today, having fulfilled
purpose" He obtained a divorce
after telling the judge his wife,
Muriel Spagnoli, informed him i'm
mediately after their Reno marriage
that the only reason she had mar
ried him was that she wanted to be
known among her friends as mar
ried woman.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25

morrow night. He charged here
that the Democratic administra-
tion was taking money from citi-
zens to finance shabby" propa-
ganda.
The Republican presidential can
didate denounced the teachers
oath" of special allegiance to the
flag and constitutional. He warn
ed that men seek power in the
United States and abroad today
through leadership of the mob. He
described the worlds tide as rum
ming generally against free gov
ernment.
He spoke last night at this &C.
year-old center of summer culture,
which has been host this month
to three other candidates for pres
ident, Mr.. Roosevelt, Socialist Nor
man Thomas and Prohibitionist
DR.. d. Leigh Colvin.
In Buffalo a parade, luncheon,
tea and dinner have been arranged
for the Republican candidate, but
several hours have been kept free
to continue strategy discussions be-
gun yesterday.
Gov. Landon will depart at l
pm. after hs address, for Topeka
preliminary to Des Moines, Iowa
drought relief conference witt
President Roosevelt on Sept. l. Hi
speech here was meant to be
challenge to the campaign charg
that he balanced the Kansas bulge
by taking it out of the schools.
He decried these days of wide
spread propaganda" and inferred
that he believed the Roosevelt ad
ministration was the prime of
fender.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25

teriors. His houses are complete
with furnishings. all carved to scale.
In the church OF his model village
are tiny peWs and a pulpit.
Among the most interesting of
the buildings included in the dis
play he is sending to Cleveland is
the "stabur," a combination gran
cry and st0rehouse, modelled after
the original, built in 1400
Also included is an example of
a classic Norwegian peasant archi-
lecture with a "ranloftstue," or
wealthy peasonts home. and
"husmandsstue," or tenant peas
ants home.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
SOUTH CALF.
BOYS REPORT
FOR FOOTBALL

BERKELEY, Aug. 25. W.D-An-
other heavy crop of southern Cali
fornia candidates for the University
of California freshman football
team was reported by Coach Clint
Evens following the season sign-up.
Twenty of the first % boys to en-
roll for freshman practice were from
the southern part of the state, do
main of two of the schools princi-
pal rivals, University of Southern
California and University of Cali
fornia at Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
Woman Telegrapher HOnored

SALT LAKE CITY, UD - Mrs.
Mary Love Neff, pioneer telegraph
operator who started service in 1867
and worked during the Black Hawk
Indian war, has been honored by
Old Time Telegraphers and Histor-
ical association. She holds a life
membership in the association.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
BIRDS NEST SOUP COSTLY

SINGAPORE, U.p) - China's IA
nous delicacy, birds nest soup, is
one of the most costly foods in the
world. The new valuation for Gus
toms export duty in British North
Borneo fixes the value of the delica-
cy at $40 a pound, including the
duty.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
Guardian Friend
Flees With Money

OAKLAND, Aug. 25. UP)-When
j. G. Osburne closed up his service
station for the day, he had $100 in
his wallet. He didn't want to go
Ame alone, because he feared he
uuld be robbed. A friend" vol
unteered to accompany him. When
the friend departed and Osburne
was safely in his home, his wallet
and its contents were missing.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
Kansas Boy Starts
Ten Fires in Towns

GARNETT, Kans., Aug. Is. WR-
Ten year old Robert Tomlinson
couldn't figure out why he set them,
but he readily confessed starting 10
fires that caused damages estimated
at $4,000. He said he rode his bi-
cycle from one fire to another.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
HEAT KILLS 1900 TURKEYS

LENMOORE, Cal, Wp)-Even if
the turkey does not get the ak at
Thanksgiving time, it faces another
death. twenty-five Hundred, val
ued at $9O00 died here of the heat
when the temperature suddenly rose
to 110 degrees.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
Escaping Bees Hold
Up Postal Workers

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug 25
iness of moving Uncle Sans mail,
stopped postal service several hours
when they escaped from a cracked
crate in mailing room. Employees
had a busy afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
Ex-Fireman Divorced
Over False Alarms

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25. UR)-
Mrs. Lillian Kirby divorced her
husband, Arthur. a former city fire
man, today. She charged he had
penchant for drinking excessively
and turning in false alarms.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
CANDIDATE HITS
TEACHERS OATH

i CHAUTAUQUA N. Y, Aug. 25. (UP)-Gov. Alf
Landon moved to Buffalo today to continue his role
Of party concator after firing his first burst directly
the administration in President Roosevets home state
He was expected to the attack at Buffalo
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
BEGGARS RAISE ANTE

PUEBLO, Col, U,P) = Local beg
gars have raised the ante. No long
er do they want a nickel for a cup
of coffee" Now it's dime for
loaf of bread"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
S TAN DING S
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterday's Results
Pittsburgh II. st. Louis 5.
Chicago 2, Cincinnati l.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago 5. Detroit 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
Traders AuO0ited Neuv Supreme Court Ruling
May Come on MOnday-MOst of the Losses Today
 Were SmaIl-A Biz Issues Fell Down

Transit preferred rose more than c point and its common 1sa point. cclotsx prsfsrved gained nnsFe than
 Small declines were noted In U. 6. Steel. westinghouse Electric, American Gan, Du Poht, General Motors, chrysleF, and New YoFk central.
 U. Q. Industrial Aloohol Ioat more than . point to q S-l on . few tganeactionu.
 Bond trading frightened and prices made aA irregular decline. Railf0ad tissues were generally lower. United states government issues were mike cd ia c narrow range but dull. Foreign loans were steady.
 Cotton futures were around Che previous ciose and grains were bare " changed at the time of stock market closing. Rubber futures de- clined . few points. The dollar nFni- cd in terms Of foreign ciirrencies.
 Sales totaled i,O72,Tei shares. against i,e4i ,0b0 shares last eatur- day, and i,bo2, 2,A00 shares the week before. Curb sales were 100000 ssares, against Ase,0oo shares lest Saturday.
 Dow.jones preliminary closing averages; industrial. i44.0S off O.oe: railroad, 42.04 of 0.ll: utility, s0.e3 of 0.2b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Waterbury Produce Market
Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agrlculture.
 B. P. Storrs. local agent.)

tUnleas otherwise stated queta- tlens are based on sales os goed tnerchantable products 0 retailers by nearby growers or Othefs.)
 FRUlTs; ApplAs. Mcintosh. Cert land, delicious, etc. l.se.i.TS hu., flew best McIntoah 2.0o), Bald. wins, cts. l.eS-i.b0 bu., No. 1 Mo. Intosh etc. l.eS-i.Se bu., Baldwlns. etc. l.oo.i.eB hu., No. 2. various varieties .00..00 bu., western hexed 2.9b.H.7S bu., southern Yorks l.e6 bu.; cranberriea 3.S0.A.0e box.
 VEGETABLES, Beans, green 2TS.A.0o bu., llma S.0o.3.eS bu.; heets .sS.i.O0 bu.; broccoli 3.oo.3.se crate, cabbage, old .7S..e0 bu., carrots, washed l.e0.i.le hu.; caullflewef i.e0.2.0o crate; celery, hearts l.oo. i.2B dos., singles .D0.l.i0 do&., kale .0O-.7S bu.; lettuce, western Zee. berg 2.7S.3.2S crate, enlons 1.te. i,e6 bu; parsnlps, washed i.00.i.le bu., peppers 4,00.S.00 crate; pots. toes i.0s.i.lB bu., spinach i.l0-i.sb bu.: tomatoes i.oo.i.l0 % ibAl Cur. nlps, native .se..eo bu. Canadian .e0.-.00 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS. Conn. eggs per dos; Newlald Fancy .sts special .Sl-.SS, Extra .ss..s1l go. .se; Newlaid medium .Ss, Special medium .S0-.32, Extra medium .Ses 30, western firsts .27-.S0, live fowl, heavy, .as-.2t D., LeghoFn 1e..sS b., chickens, heavy .22..2e b.. Leg. horn .a0-.sS D.; dressed fowl .e7. 90 h.. brollcrs, .3o-.SS b., reasters .aO..33 lb.; turk ar western .So..ss ib.. Cenn. fancy .S9 10.
 LIVESTOCK AND MEAT; But. cher stock, cows .03..09 b., calves .lO..lx b.; meats, beef .le..ie b., veal .lb..is b., lamb .i7..e0 b., pork lolns .iS-.22 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
BREWSTER SPOKE | IN NEW BRITAIN
Republican Representative of Maine Says President
 Not All to Blame

New Britain, Conn, Jan. 10 - CUPp--An alliance between Tam. many Hall and President Roohe- velt'B "bFain trust" has driven "the last two financial guarantees of sanity" from the administration, Rep. Ralph Q. Brewster, r. Me, charged last night at Q dinner opening tho republican state and national campaign.
 The president, however, he said, Els not responsible for Q lot of things that are going on although ho will have to face them and as- eunle the responsibility for them if, his campaign for reelection"
 The rosignationB from the treas- liry department Of Thomas Jeffsr- son Coolidge and Lawrence W. Roh- Nrts, he declared, was a result of "the threat to the economic ad- ministration of the country
 The young brain trusters, hO add- cd, conceive Of tho people aD c mass Of mOrons to whom they give wisdom from on high, They have developed step by step in this country the measures by which dic- tatorshit,B have been brought about in other lands"
 Ho proposed the republican party adopt . platform of middle.o .the- road liberalism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
Ry ELMER 0. wALzER Limited Press Financial EaltorD

AAAN4NABaAa
 New York, Jan. ie--(Upl Lack ing strong leadership the stock mar ket during the past week concen- trated on lOw-pFlced shares and . few special issues while the main list on average just about held its own in lighter turnover.
 Volume was stlll fairly large with two days over three million shares and tho other full days well above the 2000, 900 share mark. There were periods of heavy activity on both sides of the market with tlckers rune ming several minutes late.
 Lack oe Q definite trend was %. counted for by myriad uncertainties contarlng on Washington. These in- ciuded bonus legihlatlon in the IIaak. ing, c substitute for the AAA, and the outcome of tho supreme court case involving the Tennessee Valley Authority. Traders hoped the latter would b0 forthcoming Monday and that it would Do . victory for tho utility. They were disappointed, but the utility ttocks were not sold. The utility average hit . new high since 1888 and closed the week slightly higher.
 Some railroads made new highs. Union Pacific gained about 2 points. Estimates placed Union Pacific earn ings above it's % dividend for i0ab.
 Automobile leaders held fairly well and closed with moderate losses.
 Steel operations gained slightly but there were c iO.p0lnt drop in tin output, slowing ot purchases from agricultural regions oii tho ciiFninatio noe AAA, and uncertainty ovsr tho future Of automobile orders. fethl0hem BteVl corporation ans nounced c plan to pay of oil divi- dend arrears through issuance Of Q new . per cent preferred stock and to become an operating company ih- stead of a holding company.
 American Telephone jumped to Q new high since i03i. othor cotnmu- nications gained.
 Coppers had . whirl but quickly Sagged, except International Nickel, which made Q new high.
 Reports for i0SD were beginning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
BOBBY PACHO IS
 CALLED WINNER

New York, Jan. ie-tvp).-- Bobby Paoho, Los Angeles Mexi.. can, bonsted 6 technical knockout today over Cleto Locatelli, Italian lightweight who until last night was considered the outstanding conten' der for . crack at Tony CansonerrS crown before last nights bout Pacho weighed i38 i.2, Locatelli i3O,
 Referee Arthur Donovan stopped the bout after i:io of tho 9th round because of . bad cut over Locatelli's eye, The Italian, who entered the ring a O.b favorite, had won flyc of tho previous seven rounds. Ho was way out in front when Pacho knocked him through tho ropes in tho fifth round. and opened the cut which bled profusely.
 The paid attendance was b,sS7 and the gross receipts si0,ob7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
BY ELMER c. wALxER

@NN~~N~N-1-E
 New York, Jan. ie.a.CtJPl .A-Prices saRged in all sections on the stock exchange today while traders await sd Mondays supreme court de. clslut1s.
 Most l0ssOs were fractional, but Pierce Oll preferred fell more than 2 points; Western Union, Mongento Chemical, Greyhound and American HmeItlng point. Q. 6. @naltln9 touching ils low for more than . year Q teD Of iS.l.
 eteels, oils, rails and special is. sues dipped. Atchison Was down nearly 3 points, utilities reelstsd selling and turned dull except Colns monWsaith q Southern, most active on the board.
 ilxceptions. Brooklyn & queens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
MRS. ROOSEVELT
 SPEAKS TO WOMEN

Washington, Jan. ie--(UP)---Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt has called upon American clubwomen to help solve the problem of providing houses worth buying" for people with low incomes.
 She also asked them to consider how to return buying power" to the 34,0O0. 900 people who live in towns less than 10000. Many of these small towns, she said. "long before the depression. were strang- ling to death"
 Explaining that she feels that clubwomen have q great deal to do with the thinking of the women of this country" Mrs. Roosevelt urged officers and directors of the general federation of women's clubs ct . banquet last night Co go deep- ly into these problems as they re- late to the homes in their own communities.
 "Tho basic thing for us as women l. be interested ln is housing" Mrs. Roosevelt said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
MOVIE WRITER
 LEWIS IS DEAD

Hollywood. Jan. i8.--(uP) .--Roger Lahoree Lewis, 48, onetime war cor- fespCadent and more recently Q movie writer. died last night from npcunlbnia.
 The writer covered the German invasion of Belgium during tho World war with Richard Harding Davis and Irving 6. Cobb. He came here in 1921.
 He Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis. secretary to Mary Pickford; brother. Gilbert N. Lewis, professor of chemistry ct tho University of California, and Q sle- ter. Miss May Lewis. Berkeley. Calf. educator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18

(Continucd from Page i.) ib days, resuming next Thursday when the Morgan partners art scheduled to again appear. He said he intended to ask the senate ioi 97,O00 to 5000 more.
 Sen. James Byrnes, D., s. O., told the senate that an addition to lti Si2B,0o0 appropriation, that tho munitions committee had spent e23,OOO of tho funds Of tho state and City Of New York.
 Nye Told of Expenses
 Nye revealed the committee had fpent $58,000 to pay relief workeri to assist it in compiling records Majority Leader Joseph T. Robin sin, Arkansas, protested the senate had been "humiiiated and diS' graccd" by tho use Of funds "in- tended to feed the hungry"
 It was Yves assertion at q com. mittcc hcarlng--and ropcntcd ycs- tcrday in the senatc---that Wilson and his war-timo secretary, Robert Lansing, had "falsined" when they testified in 1919 thnt they knew nothing of secret treaties annont the allies until they went to tht Paris peace conference, that pre- cipitatcd ono Of the Bt0rmIeBt ant bitterest debates of recent senate history.
 OIass was In Rage.
 Glass, Cl0Bo friend of Wilson ant his secretary of the treasury, an swered Nye in speech that helt the senate and q packed gailcr, cnthrailcd for half an hour.
 Trembling with rage, his voice cracking, tho 78-ycar-old Virginlar pounded his desk until blood spurt' cd from hig knuckleB. Flo gave Nyi such a tongue flashing as seldom hai been heard in the senate.
 "f'll never vote another dollar tt anyone or any committee whobt members are 50 insensibio to every consideration of dccency aB to Btnnt on the floor of the senate and aBsni two men--twO men who today ar' honored by their country" olasi roarcd.
 He defended Wilson against Bug' gestions of the munitions C0mmit' tee that American bankers Influence cd his neutrality policy.
 "Oh, the miserable demagogy, tht miserable and mendacious suggcB' ton that the House Of Morgan al' altered the neutrality course o Woodrow wilson," ne shouted.
 Tom COnnally Followed.
 Sen. Tom Connaliy, q, Texp fol- lowed Glass with e renewal Of hiI attack on Nyc, North Dakota re- publican. He demanded tO know how much money Nye had made from lecture tours on which no haI "cxpl0itcd himself as chairman O. this committee
 Nye declined to answer, but Bait nc had made many more speechcl without pay than with. He an nounccd later that no had cancelled c speaking engagement scheduled for St. Louis tonight because of th' | Saturday session of tho senate [, vote on the soldiers bonus. An indication that the controvers! may be renewed in the senate wa seen today when Sen. Bonnet Champ Clark, d., Mo. q member O the munitions committee, said h' was "considcring q reply" in dc fensc of the committees activities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
FINE ARTS WERE
 NOT PATRONIZED

Boston, Jan. le--(UP)--Decreas of ie0.O00 In atendance at the B0s- ton Museum Of Fine Arts during I05b was attributed in part to-day to increased business activity.
 People who came to tho museum peehuse tney wefe unemp'oyed hno the enjoyment Of beautiful things or ln free instruction no longer have tho leisure to do this" pirec- tor c. N. EdesiI stated in his afls nual report.
 The io3b attendance was 4al.Dea ,Dnparnd with e90,7sn lii lo1l. sub. acrlpti0ne tctaled e3g.a9e ln ie3s aa compared with esf.sls. The deils cit for the year was e9230u eolns nared with e9B. roo in Ip5s,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18

 and call of every community in thiS vI,anity," the letter declared.
 Mayor Hayes' letter went on to StGSc that tho practice might bring "glOry" to the city, but that it was risky and dangerous, and might in. volvO the city in lawsuits # the poe lioe cars should Do in accidents out- side tho city.
 Ho asked tho board to give tho matter very careful confederation. The board, placin gthe letter on flo, voted to have it acted on by tho proper committee, aB soon as committee appointments have been made.
 Has Been Regular
 The local police department has regularly sent cars outside tho city limits when aeidents are reported, on many occasions cars have been sent to accident scenes ln Middle bury, Cheshire, and Woleott. Tho sending of cars to Mllldaie last week -Ond was ono of the longest jaunts for cars from the depart- inent. They were sent out after phone calls hAd reported c serious accident in Mildaie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
Market Traders Kept 10 Lou Priced Shares
Some Few Special Issues Were Also Favored During
 Week--Main List Just About Held It's Own

to appear, most showing substantial gains. Business news was mostly fa. vorable. Electricity output resumed its rise. Building held well. Retail trad eeained { to . per cent over 1885.
 Another break in silver prices fea- tlred the coinmodlties. Silver at New York descended to Ab S-4 cents on ounce, oif { cents on the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
ERNEST CRECOlRE
 TESTIEIES TODAY

Held in default of ei,Ooo' bell. Ernest orsgoirs. 30. of 60 East Clay street. this city, was to be given . hearing today by Coroner James ]. CorrlgAn as the result Of . fatal accident In Meriden yesterday. Ores goire, Ar auto salesman, was Arrogts cd on . charge of reckless driving after . car which he was demon. strating had snapped c spring, awerved to tho loft, and struck John Fowler, 10, who was riding ( bicy. cle. The boy died of . fractured skull at Mefiden hospital, shortly AfkArward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Jan. i8--(Up)--Price of domestic wools in the Boston mar ket continued to rise during the past week. according to today's rec port Of the U. 6. Agriculture dee pertinent,
 Advances were realized for fine Ohio Delaine. or strictly eombing 04s and finer Ohio fieeces. on sales at 3g-36 cents in the grease for S9a. COS, i-3 blood, and ct 70 cents for 50s. s.g blood. and a0a Doc. l.a blood. Strong Co slightly higher prices were received also on sales 10 most grades of territory wo0ls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18

| ltUfb UUOk " 1uVkutBtt8AN EoAtsoNs
 The Duke of Gloucester, King 0eorge's third son, who has been iil with Q sore throat at Buckingham Palace. was sufficiently recovered to 70 for c ride in c closed automobile, but it was said on reliable authority that 70 fer he had made no arrange. ments to 70 to eandringhain.
 strange Custom
 Bandringham, Eng, Jan. l8-- (Up)--ily . strange custom dating back many years, the clocks at gandTinghani house where King George is tli, always arc kept c half hour ahead of Greenwich mean time, the standard time for England.
 The clocks were aet ahead during tho reig nof King Edward VII, re- putedly because no once WIS late to . state function and wanted the half hour ieeway to prevent any repeti- ton of the tardiness.
 Some, however, say hc Issued the order in c moment of irritation over Queen Alexandra's unpunctuality. In any event, the custom has boen continued. The bulletins on King Qe0rges condition. however, were timed in Greenwich mean time. January, Death Month
 New York, Jan. i0--(UP)-Accord- ing to yellowed newspaper fileS queen Victoria of England held tho belief that January was the death month" of the British royal family. 4 contemporary writer who checked the story said the Alnanach dc Ootha listed c number of English royal deaths in January but not enough to establish q legend.
 queen Victoria died on January 22, 1901.
 Daughter on Way
 Leeds, Eng Jan. i0--(UP)--The princess royaL--Princess Mary, the kings only daughter--left by rail- way today for eandringham with her husband, the Earl of Harewo0d. Words 0f Doctors
 The doctors used the words "dis- quiet" and "anxiety" but it is safe to say that # t had not been q case in which official reticonc0 must be observed, tho world "alarmlng" would have been used.
 it is understood that the Duke of Kent, tho kings youngest son, would come to eandringham some time this weekend, and the Duke Of Gloucester also was expected short- iy despite the sore throat which has kept him in London.
 The king lies in . firgt-fieor bed. room of the country house. looking out across tho gardens toward the little church which ne and Queen Mary attend. In that church t0mor" row, as throughout his worldwide uiIipife, special prayers will be of- lered for his recovery.
 Although it is well known that the king loathes having to stay in bed and can be most trying for his nurses, he probably Is c good pa- tent" as persons suffering from heart weakness seldom arc irritable. Quiet and rest arc what he needs most, and in his favorite residence. where regards himself as just a country squire. he can be assured of both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18

Hartford. Conn, Jan. ie--tUpl-- Critically injured by an automobile Wednesday night. Mrs. Harriet Ball. 0S West Hartford, died at . hospital last night from . skull fracture Esle waS run down by car 0per. ated by Miss Elizabeth H. Miles, Weat Hartford, while crossing . highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-18
MAYOR ADVISES
 POLICE BOARD

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