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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02

IN About

THAT AMT THE WAY l
HEARD IT: Paul, the young man
at Rands Chicken Shack is the
town talk. He had been in the
city just a short while but the
bali players haven't a thing on
him. II you notice the girls are
going for him in a big way. He
has something they want and some
are Just in the way.
He and his brother are very busy
these nights. Visit the cozy spot
and see for yourself. +. Chicken
Boy, its too much!
Is it so that Gladys Weston is
giving Emma Baker the run around
about Roy Releford? What part is
this boy playing
It's funny that l see popular
reporter OF a local paper was seen
downtown with a bunch OF boys.
Oh, no should say girls,
Did Virginia Hill get so excited
about the ball player that she had
to drop her tray, Sunday or was
she just showing him she could
drop beer as we'll as he can play
ball7
Harry Gregory is playing it pretty
hard since he is over his latest
love affair. Don't trip again and
don't get your wires crossed. Do
you -cop?"
"Ole" man Rand seems 10 think
he is the champ with his four golf
clubs. Maybe he isn't playing golf
all the time, or would you call
it golf?
A certain young lady at the
Corner Bar is beginning to wake
up TO herself after playing it hot
and heavy. Take it slow, kid.
Don't let your love affairs get
you down, Beulsh Washington
Where is VS.?
It's said that Dorothy Heron
and Jimmy Crutchfield are that
way about each other. Evidently
the Michigan NC, comes in Just
for a flash, il at all
Methinks there is still some deep
feeling between Andrew Beale and
Lille Mae, for one or the other
is trying to stage a comeback.
Orchids for the floor show at the
Walters and Bellmen's club, Sun
day night headed by the diminutive
maestro OF rhythm, Pedro. The
show started swinging from begin
ming and ended thusly. Good luck
Pedro and may we see some more
Of your fine shows.
Someone must have been giving
away whiskey Sunday because Bob
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
was in the groove. He thought he
represented the Toledo Trust bank
with sl.38. What is the matter?
Did one Of the twins put you DOWN.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
Mrs. L. Newton,
Ill A Month, Dies

Mrs. Leona Newton. 4058 South
Parkway. passed away Wednesday
evening at Post Graduate hospital
after an illness of a month. Mrs
Newton was active in both church
and social activities as well as
politics. She served for number
Of years as precinct captain OF the
74th precinct of the Second ward.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday, Aug. 20, from Jackson's
Funeral Home, $500 Michigan ave-
nue. at ! pm.
She leaves to mourn her passing
a daughter Mrs. LOWE Haynes:
granddaughter, Marcia Wilson; sis
ter. Josie LAMAR; foster son. John
BenisminsSA son in law, Robert
Haynes; sisters, Mrs. Ida Jackson.
Mrs. Richard johnson OF Beulsh.
Miss. Mrs. George Rankin OF
Memphis, Tenn, nieces and neph-
ews, and a host Of other relatives
and friends.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
HIGHLAND PARK

Last week was one Of mixed emo
tons for a number of Highland Park
Dancing singing preaching va.
cationing and deathl Mixed' Yes. but
1t all belongs TO life; the life of 4
community as well as an individual.
I see that my old friend. Hack Will
son, did not seem so gated on his
asst appearance at the street dance.
Ii he continues to practice and to i'm
prove. he will be able to keep good
jitterbug time by 1880.
There seems to be no end TO visiting
this summer. This is one of many
advantages which came with the de-
preston. Mrs, E. B. Ferguson and
her daughter. Franklis. are visiting
her mother and Franklia's grand
mother as well as friends and rels-
tives at Nashville and Watertracc.
Tenn. While Mrs. Alice White, Hunts.
vile, Ala. is visiting her brothers. the
Messrs. Lawrence and Douglas Mack
Ign OF Highland Park and Detroit
And Miss Lssdora Channels, nigh
supervisor OF Knoxville general hos
pitsl. Knoxville. Tenn. visited Mrs.
Lula Lyle OF Detroit and other friends
in Highland Park She remained in
Detroit two weeks. While here, Mis-,
Channels visited many of the inter-
estng places Of Detroit. Also. J. q.
Smith, Toronto, Canada, visited many
of his friends in both Highland Park
and Detroit. He was in town TO Sc
cure tickets for the Louis-Psstor fight.
And Mrs, Ollie Mallory and her two
Tenn. are visiting their uncle, William
Dsnsby of Highland Park. At the
same time Mr.. and Mrs, Charlie
Grahams and their four children,
Vivian. Lorenza, Mary and Mildred
Omaha. Nebraska are visiting the
parents of Mrs. Grahams. Mr. and
Mrs. Judge Reed. Highland Park and
Mr., Grahsms brothers and sisters-in-
law of Ferndale and Mt. Clements.
Miss Eddaline Morrissette, Grand
Rapids is visiting her cousins. Mrs
Roy Davis and Miss Laura Butler,
Highland Park. Miss Morrissette in
tends to make Detroit her home.
For the last three weeks we have
had other visitors. They came from
downtown Detroit singing II Have My
War Shoes On, They visited with
songs, testimonials. prayers and SER
mons. So powerful has been their
influence that every church has felt
their influence am certain that they
will live long in Highland Park. The
services were conducted by Elder Will
liam Woods His sermons have been
both interesting and instructive. While
kind and friendly. they have left .
challenge for church soers in High
land Park. If you are following
Christ, then own him anywhere. The
praise services have been conducted,
for the most part by Mrs Nadecn
Brown. who also did special solo work.
Mrs. S. Hill and Mrs. Woods, who put
her whole soul in every song she
sang. They finished their work IN
this part of Michigan last night hsv-
ing made many friends in this COM
munity.
Lois Buffers visit left her parents
relatives and many friends with sad
hearts. when she applied TO Saint
Peter for permanent reservations in
the other world for the remainder
OF eternity.
Hers was the largest and the sad
dest departure ever witnessed in High
land PARK. Many, many -were-ttr
flowers which covered her bier.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
TOLEDO, OHIO
Meredith Suit Endangers Status OF Lone Negro Fireman
TOLEDO SOCIETY

Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Daniel. OF
Richmond, Va, were the week end
guests of his brother, L. B. Daniel
and wife, 1856 Belmont avenue. This
was Mr.. Daniels first trip to Toledo
in five years. visiting his brother
and friends en- route home from
the Worlds fair. They left for
Richmond Sunday night
X X X
George Davidson, SIS Avondsle
avenue is recovering slowly in a
local hospital.
X X X
Elmer Hopings will spend this
week end in Cincinnati. Ohio.
\ X \
Mr.. and Mrs. W. johnson and
Miss Mary Brooks of Fostoria and
Mrs. Vella Burton of Findley were
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
NICK and
NACKS
By SON BEN

TOLEDO, Ohio.-They say a
murderer always returns to the
scene OF his crime, but in this case
|, wasn't a murder tonly attempted
and the person didn't return until
Simon went and got her. There
you have it: now work it out for
yourself.
Listereen, the lady that sells ice
on John R was having her sport
early Sunday pm.
Messrs. A. Besl and Gerald are
playing it hard in the Motor City.
Boys, if you must play, you don't
have to- so far from home;
Little Gerald Brown, one OF the
Washington street playboys, was
mistaken for the Black Panther,
Friday night. Be careful Gerald,
You know you can't run.
When you "cats" go out sporting
drop by the Golden Pheasant club.
They have a fine band now and
the joint is beginning to jump
again.
Mr. and Mrs. Voiley Brown were
painting the town red Friday night.
You know II is nice 10 see young
men entertaining their wives
Lille Mae and Gertie jenkins, the
fly mattresses at Joes ought 10 se'
. memorandum book TO keep 'neir
dates straight.
The two potential husoanos'
Bachelors lack and JACK are ooth
swinging to the tune OF the Gay
Divorce.
While Oh. was making her pro-
fessional debut at fasnionaole
nitery, two couples were playing II
hard in the wee sma nours OIL 'he
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
East ChicagOans
To Hear Singer

EAST CHICAGO, Ind, Sept /
On Friday night, Sept /, Miss Irma
Margaret Allen, The Brown Thrush
Of Song" will sing at First Baptist
church. 1901 McCook avenue.
Miss Allen recently won first
place among contraltos who entered
the contest for the Chicagoland
Music Festival at the Chicago
Womsn's club She was the only
coiored artist to sing in the finals
She recently sang before an audi
ence Of 10000 as guest artist Of the
Greater South Side Fine Arts as
ISOLATION. which is sponsored by
the South Shore Chamber OF Com
merce and Community council.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02

Springs CT Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Vacation bound, Mrs. Nina COL
Inns and Mrs, M A. league were
injured seriously when their car
was forced into ditch by a truck.
They are now hospitalized. Mrs.
league at home, and Mrs. Collins
IN Trinity hospital.
The Cowboy Cadets gave their
fifth annual roundup ride Thurs
day evening on the Steamer Putin
Bay. Seen relaxing were Jeanette
Darlington, Ruth Booker. Lois Car
ringtcn. Eddie Tolan Mr.. x B.
johnson, Anna and Lucy Gordy.
Mrs E Digs, Waymond Birdsen.
H Mendoza, Alger Gillespie C Dix
on, Wilson and David Nerthefoss.
Clifford Edwards, Ful'er Gordy, Co.
ell and Ardula Mickens, Mar Max
well, Annabelle Mickens, Pauline
Brooks Doris MeGHllum. BeEyl
Mickens, Emerson Mitchell, Robert
Bullock.
Mrs. Geraldine Robertson OF Tire
man avenue honored her houseguest
Mrs Alma iMiiiitttiidrnExttIdh aIts from
Raleigh, N. C. The home was cheer
full in decorations with plenty of
spirits and food for fun. A lovely
gift was also given to the guest
by her hostess. Among others en-
joying the hospitality were Mes
danes Sarah Robinson, Matte Tur-
ner, Bertha Tatum. Beatrice Kahn.
Dolores Harris, Valera Jackson,
Tertine Tolston. Thelma -Niekers.
Walter L. Crawford. Matte Cowsn
and others
-TAeEe-Iess- -IttssiliisF, Fiesta VII III,
Italian music and food given Satur-
day at Paul's Rancho on Heidi ave-
nue..
Among the special guests were
Bette Lewis, Marie Davis, Mr. and
Mrs. L, ], Hanson, Mr., and Mrs.
C. F, Sopher, Mr. and Mrs j. c.
Collington Mr.. and Mrs. Peoples,
/ c. Dickson. H. Green, Emerson
Mitchell, H. Mendoza, Cynthia
| Bowswell.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
ATTEMPT TO
DECLARE TESTS
null and VOID
Supports Negro Firemen {;
Exhausts Legal Means
OF Retention

TOLEDO, ohio.-To have or not
TO have a colored fire unit is the
moot question OF the hour and the
most recent development is tax
payers suit filed by Frank Mere
dith, 9ol City Park, requesting that
the eligible list from which the
dismissed colorsd firemen were
chosen, be declared Invalid.
Such a plea was published in the
Toledo Blade, a daily newspaper
and II the report is factual rather
Than dubious account OF the tax
payers petition and is taken or
heard solely on its merits, its ap-
proval by the Civil Service COM
mission OF Toledo would endanger
the status OF Alfred Stewart, the
sole survivor OF the declared illegal
fire unit -
According to the city charter, any
civil service eligible list expires
after two years and a new list is
established following competitive
examinations.
In the event that the present list
Is declared invalid, Mr.. Stewart
would have to take another exam
nation to qualify.
II the real purpose of the suit
Is 10 prevent any further appoint
ments until the present eligible list
expires, then Mr.. Stewart is secure,
However, John N, Edy, city
manager has made no appointments
from the present list to succeed
the dismissed colored firemen and
indicated In no uncertain terms that
to do so wasn't his intention. The
only appointments made since No. 8
station was abolished as a colored
fire unit, were for the express pur-
pose OF filling vacancies created in
other stations through death or re-
tirement.
Mr.. Edy exhausted every legal
avenue to retain the colored men
in their positions following affirma-
ton OF a taxpayers suit in the
Common Pleas court of Judge Scott
Stahl. The case was reviewed by
the district court Of appeals and
the Ohio supreme court before the
mandate to dismiss the Negro fire.
men was issued
Mr.. Meredith is being represented
BY the law firm of Christensen and
Christensen, white.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02

the guests OF Clyde Bray. 705 Di-
vision street, Sunday.
y X \
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore OF
1923 Ewing street. spent the week
end in Youngstown with their
daughter. Miss Dorothy Wingfield,
Miss Carlene Williams and Lorenzo
Miller made the trip with them.
X y \
Mrs. Maxine johnson OF Flint
Mich. who has been the guest OF
her mother. Mrs. Mary Winmon,
5l2 Indiana avenue, plans TO re-
turn home Sunday.
X X X
Mrs R. c. Lewis received letter
from R. S. Simmons last week send
ing his best regards to all OF his
friends in-these- parts.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
Commonwealth Attorney
Would Abolish Poll Tax

RICHMOND. Va. Sept. 1-DaH-
iel Weymouth, commemorative al
torney OF Northumberland county
and member Of the poll tax com
mittee OF the Young Democratic
clubs Of Virginia, advocated abol-
ton Of the poll tax as a prerequisite
for voting in Virginia in q letter 70
Dean NJ Ray Doubles Of the Uni
versity Of Virginia law school, here
Tuesday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
Youth browns In
Swim Marathon

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Sept. Cur
It's Boyd. is. drowned Sunday af'
ternoon while participating in the
Doc Hottum's lo-mile swimming
marathon as hundreds looked on.
Just as the swimmers were in
view OF the finish line, Boyd who
was diving with some other boys,
went under water about 100 yards
north of the Harahan bridge. but
failed 70 come up.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02
WomanW Will
Run Against
Jesse OWens

TOLEDO, Ohio.-Two champions
OF the Olympic games held in
Berlin, Germany several years ago
will meet again at Swayne Field,
but this time the champs will OPP
pose each other in a l0o-yard dash
as an added attraction for the night
baseball game to be held Thursday,
Aug, 81, between the Toledo Craw-
fords and the House OF David nine
from Benton Harbor, Mich.
Miss Helen Stephens, who took
the title OF worlds woman cham
pion at the Olympic games will at
tempt to defeat the famous Jesse
Owens.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02


Mr. A. E, Kinney and Mr. Clar-
ence Thompson are home from their
vacation in Woodland.
The Edgar j. McBrydes are home
after playing in Woodland, and Idle
wild They enjoyed such a delight
restthat- they were greatly i'm
pressed with the nations play
ground.
Mrs Edna Crawford returned
from a two-week's southern vaca-
ton. Homeward, she stopped in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Melvin Jackson of fireman
avenue, gave a bridge get-together
for Ms. II W McHenry, houseguest
OF the Kethro Chappelles. Other
guests were Mr.. and Mrs Ross Tay-
lor, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Watkins
Mr.. and Mrs, Vallie Walker, Mrs
Charles W. Jackson, Mr. Melvin T.
Jackson
Mrs. Josephine Edwards, who was
houseguesi Of her son and daughter.
the Edward Edwards and Mrs Alice
Garrison, mas returned to her home
in Montgomery Ala. She had a
gay time while here.
Miss Mary Shaurtee. OF Louisville
and Mrs Reynold Lyles Of Bloom
ington, Ind, were guests Of Mrs.
James Jackson and Mrs Thomas
Taylor OF Scotch avenue. Miss
Thelma T. Halves OF Chicago was
also their guest for a short period
Mrs, Bernice billiard will be home
from Athens. Ohio. soon.i She is
visiting relatives.
/ Mrs. Walter Thomas, Mrs Mary
Simms and daughter, Thelma are
in Woodland
Vacationing also in Woodland are
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles NJ Green, Mrs
N B. Singleton, Miss Barbara Tank
ard, Miss Cora Lee Lake.
The Party Line By Marian-Stk.
Attending the ninth annual con-
ference OF AME Zion then enjoy
ing the hospitality OF her sons and
their families, IS Mrs. Queen Ann
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-02

Mrs, Melvin Gaines is in New
York with her mother
Mrs. A H Sneed and Mrs. Kath-
crime Wells are seeing the sights
too. Roberta Mcclure is a Delta
delegate and liking New York City
loads Mrs. Wayne Easton and a
party Of friends are touring vest
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
Britain Will
Halt Capital
Flight Here

London, May 17.-(AP)-Seek-
ing to stern the export of British
capital, principally to the United
States, London stock brokers today
reached an agreement not to quote
American securities until further
notice This move followed a state
ment in the House of Commons yes
terday by Sir John Simon, chancel-
lor Of the eXchequer, cautiOning Bri-
tish investors against sending their
investments abroad.
London financial circles also said
that an unofficial request to desist
from quoting transatlantic Omitted
States shares) had been sent to
brokers by the Bank of England in
the form Of note calling attention
t, Sir Johns statement
The chancellor of the exchequer
told Commons yesterday that he had
asked one insurance company to
cease issuing a circular advocating 3
the sending of funds to the United
States.
"I have taken definite steps about
l., and I think they will be effective"
he said
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
Britain Lets
Arabs Rule
In Palestine

London, May 17.-(AP)-The
British government announced its
intention tonight to establish an in
dependent Arab-dominated state of
Palestine, in which the Jews would
be limited to one-third of the popu-
latiOn.
A white paper setting forth Bri-
tain's plans for the future of the
Holy Land. said: Jewish immigra-
ton (into Palestine) during the next
five years will be at a rate which
will bring the Jewish population up
to approximately third of the
total population of the country.
The government estimated that as
the Arab birthrate is rising, the
Jews would, under the one-third
rule, be allowed to bring $4,000
OF their people into the Holy Land
in the next five. years.
But the official white paper added:
''His Majesty's government are
satisfied that when the immigration
over the five years which is now
contemplated, had taken place, they
will not be justified in facilitating.
ror will they be under any obliga-
ton to facilitate, the further deve-
lcpment of the Jewish national home
by immigrati ton"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
Suspect Sought In
Philadelphia Crime
Held in Cleveland

Cleveland, May -Domi-
nick Rodeo, 81, of Philadelphia,
sought by agents in their investiga-
ton of a poison murder rings op-
erations, was arrested here today at
the home of a sister. Rodeo is one
Of two persons for whom warrants
were issued to federal agents last
night.
Detectives arrested him at the
home of Mrs. John di Francisco,
where he was asleep. Detectives said
they had received pickup order for
his apprehension from Superinten-
dent 0f Police Edward Hubbs, of
Philadelphia.
Detective Sergeant James Hogan
said PHILADELPHIA authorities were
notified of Rodeo's apprehension. Ar
resting officers said Rodeo told them
he came to Cleveland last Sunday to
forget about the death of his IT.
year-old son, killed in an automobile
accident May 5.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
Balm To Lead
Brewers With
NewCampaign
Only Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Waller Hotel.

Raleigh. May 17.-Announcement
Of State Senator Edgar H. Balm that
he is resigning in order to become
State director Of the United Brew
ers Industrial Foundation was the
first gun in a self-regulation cam
paign by North Carolina beer dis
tibutors.
Such a campaign is important in
that it shows a clear intent on the
part Of these brewery people to cut
loose from any tie-up, real or as
aumed, between them and liquor
interests. The beer folks apparent
ly think they see the writing on the
wall heralding a new wave Of prohi-
bition sentiment and want to get out
from under before it's too late
Their selection of Colonel Balm
was wholly logical and, in ordinary
parlance, a natural" as the hard
bitten, but frank and outspoken
Goldsboro lawyer is widely known,
universally liked and generally re-
garded as being tolerant and liberal
on the issue of intoxicants, while
al the same time "tough guy" enough
to make it dangerous for recalcitrants
in the industry who don't want self
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
Lone Flier
Unreported
Ocean

New York, May 17.-(AP)
Charles Backman, Swedish
aviator attempting a trans-At-
lantic flight from Newfound-
land to Stockholm, Sweden, was
unreported at an early hour
this morning. He carried no
radio however, so reports of
his progress would depend on
his monoplane being seen by a
liner at sea, or from some land
point along his route.
At 2:40 a. M, Backman was "a
hours out of Newfoundland airport.
II he were able to maintain top
cruising speed of 10 miles an hour,
he could have covered 2,640 miles,
or a little more than the distance Of
his planned course. He had esti-
mated, however, that he carried
enough fuel FOR a 4,000-mile flight
should he be forced to vary the
course
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
$773,O 900, 900 Naval Measure
Okayed By Senate Committee
House-Approved Pro-
vision Banning Pur-
chase of Argentine
Canned Corn Beef
Kept in Bill; 3OO,O 1000
Men To Be Trained
This Summer

Washington, May 17.-(AP)-The
Senate Appropriations Committee
approved the $773,OOO,OOO naval ap-
preparations bill today after accept
ing a House-approved provision pro-
hibiting navy purchases of Argentine
canned cOrned beef.
On a show of hands, the commit
tee voted nine to seven to retain the
prohibition against Argentine beef,
which has stirred controversy be-
tween President Roosevelt, who au-
torized a 48,000-pound purchase, and
western senators. Senator O'Mahoney
Democrat, Wyoming, testified in its
support shortly before the commit
tee acted. Navy officials had urged
that it be eliminated, and MIR. Roose-
welt had said that Argentine canned
beef was superior in quality and
cheaper in price.
The navy measure, which set a
peace-time record, was expected to
receive prompt Senate consideration.
Another phase of the big national
defense program disclosed War De-
partment plans to put nearly 100000
officers and men through intensive
military training this summer in 1872
locations in the continental United
State. This announcement was made
simultaneously with Secretary Wood
rings disclosure that te expanding
army air corps would meet some of
its need for aviation mechanics by
training 1000 enlisted men for a year
at seven civilian schools.
Other activities:
Lumpkin is u. S. Judge.
President Roosevelt nominated
Alva NJ, Lunpklfi, of South Carolina,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-05-17
This Country Defi-
nitely Takes Hand In
Crisis Over Japanese
Occupation of Foreign
Area; British Troops
Also Landed

Shanghai, May 17.-(AP)--
The United States cruiser Mar
blehead landed a patrol at Kul-
angsu international settlement
today to protect American in
terests against any infringe
ments arising from japanese
naval occupation of the area.
QLmei, Japanese national news
agency, said in a dispatch rom
Annoy that both British and Ameri-
can sailors had landed at Kulangsu
island which is off the southeastern
China port Of Amoy).
Forty-three sailors were in the
Marblehcad landing party. The
cruiser arrived at Kulangsu today
Joining the United States destroyer
Bulmer
(Four or five British warships
were believed to be in Annoy harbor
as d consequence of the Japanese in
Vasion of the international settle
ment, which is established by treaty
with China as international terri
tcry).
Landing of the American sailors
which was rcrorted to Admiral
Harry Yarnell, commander -in-chiei
OF the United States Asiatic fleet
placed the United States in the posi-
ton Of taking a direct hand in the
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