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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-05

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12
SOnlbre Setting
Presidents Grinness Reflected by Silent, Tense
Mood of intir,ates Who Watched Him Speak
BY LEE CARSON
Int1 News Service star Correspondent

WASHINGTON. Sept. Mrs.
Roosevelts head snapped up and
the handkerchief she had been
twisting between nervous fingers
fell into her lap son Elliott
reached over and took his wife's
hand, fragile Harry Hopkins slid
upward in his chair and the Presi-
dent came silently into the old
diplomatic room Of the White
House. CrIm-faced and solemn.
For the first time since the
bouyani dynamic Mr.. Roosevelt
talked 10 the people OF the nation
as President, no grins broke out.
eyes riveted unSmllingly as he
seated himself behind the time
SCARED de Sk, pinched rimless
glasses on his nose.
The usual pIeaSantries. welcome
filpS Of the hand and chuckling
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12
INTERNATIONAL OUTLAWS

The NaziS. he said. had invaded
our water defenseS, sabotaged and
Schemed against our effort 10 build
up national defenses. scorned the
neutrality Of the American flag at
sea. Diplomatic underwriting was
no use, he said his mouth curling
when dealing with international
outlaws.
From now on, III German or
italian vessels of war enter the
waters. the protection Of which
II necessary for American de-
tense. they do 30 at their own
peril"
Mrs. Roosevelts immobile face
turned paler above the deep black
of mourning. The black band on
the arm of the Presidents gray
suit and the black tie accented the
deep shadows under his eyes.
No one moved and those watch
ing were suddenly aware that
every one was holding his breath.
then the Presidents voice sunk
lower and he went on with his
message 10 America and fiat warn
ing TO Hitler and his partners.
THEN 1T WAS OVER
Then il was all over and he was
saying and with that inner
strength that comes TO a free
people. they will. with Divine
help and guidance. stand their
ground against this latest assault
upon their democracy, their SOW
ereignty. and their freedom"
Admiral McIntire was the first
10 blink. take his eyes from the
President and look around him.
The Star Spangled Banner rang
suddenly from an amplifier as one
of the broadcasting systems con-
cluded the epochal address with
the anthem.
The President got 10 his feet and
stood rigidly at attention, the little
audience followed his lead. Then
the anthem faded away. For a
moment longer Mrs. Roosevelt
stood stiffly at attention before
the red, white and blue placard of
defense Keep EN- flying
Slowly he left the room. looking
straight ahead. Mrs. Roosevelt
whispered something 10 her son,
Elliott and followed him cut.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

asides were missing. The President
looked at no one. turned over the
front cover Of the leather port
folio and kept his eyes on the
paper before him as the radio an
nounced him 10 the world.
MY fellow Americans" he
said and the ring Of movie kleig
lights etched the anxious brack-
cts around his mouth deeper.
Long-abscnt Secretary Marvin
McIntire'S gaze moved from the
Presidents set. white faced 10 the
posters behind him Keep EN-
flying" they blazoned.
Active Secretary Steve Early
crossed and uncrosSed his legs and
the Presidents personal physician.
Admiral Ross McIntire. frowned
family,
In low. controlled voice that
Strengthened the little group Of
White House intimateS into stiff.
upright positions. President RooSe-
welt told his country that Americas
immemorial right 10 use Of the
high seas had been violated. her
ships sunk. her citizens ruthlessly
killed without warning.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12
sale 1850

sUiTs-FiRsT BASEMENT
SECTIONS z snd y
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

Our patroling vessels and planes will protect all
shps-not only American ships but ships of any flag -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

For the Inside News" Of
Washington, Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column In the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

Hitlers advance guardsnot only his agents
but his dupes ushave sought make for him
footholds in the world"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

Even the United States doubled redoubled the
size of ner navy, the Axis powers of the rest
the world would have the the physical
\ to outbuild several times"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

1T Is time for all Americans of all Americas TO stop
being deuded by the romantic notion the Americas
can go on living happily and peacefully Nazdomnated
world"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12
Roosevelt Highlights
The Danger to Our World :. Is n

The Danger TO Our World -. Is Here
WASHINGTON. Sept I2.-FolIowing are highlghts OF
President Rooseves historic address the world last night
From German Italian vessels of enter
the waters the protection of which for American
defense they do so at their own peril"
at is act Of part when decide to pro-
tec the vital American defense The aggression
ours. Ours is solely defense"
There will be shooting unless Germany continues
seek it."
II have illusions about the gravity of this step
have not taken hurredy lightly 1t the result of
months and months of constant thought and anxiety and
prayer II cannot be avoided"
Our patrong vessels planes will protect merchant
ships-not only American ships but ships Of any flag"
1--WE have sought no shooting war with Hitler We do
not seek it now"
These Nazi raiders are the ratesnakes
OF the Atlantic They to the free pathways Of
high seas. They are challange to our sovereignty"
"The danger to world has long ceased to
be mere possibility The danger is here now
Zone peaceful nation another has met disaster be-
cause each refused to look the Na danger squarey
until it actually held them by the throat The United
States will not make that fatal mistake"
ut time for all Americans of all Americas TO stop
being deuded by the romantic notion that the Americas
can go living happily and peacefully Nazdominated
world"
Even the United States doubled redoubed the
size of her navy the Axis powers rest of
the world would have the and the physical
ITO outbuid us several times"
Hitlers advance guardsnot only his advocated agents
but his dupes us-have make him
footholds in the new world"
I'VE Americans are keeping feet the ground. We
are not becoming hysrca or losing of proportion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

We Americans are keeping feet the ground We
are not becoming hyserca losing of proportion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

Zone peaceful nation after another has disaster
cause each refused look the Naz danger squarey
eye until it actually held them by the throat. The United
States will not make that fatal mistake"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

The danger to our western world has long
be mere possibility. The danger is here now"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

These Nazi submarines and raiders are the rat
Of the Atlantic. They menace TO the free pat
high seas They a challange to our sovereignty
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-12

1--WE have sought no shooting war with Hitler
not seek il now"
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
HANDY HANDS In CLUB

The Handy Hands All Club
opened it's April meeting on We'd
nesday evening, April %, by sing
ing Follow the CLEAN" and "Oh,
How Lovely is the Evening""
This meeting was called to order
by the president. Then they sa-
luted the flag, repeated the club
pledge, read the minutes, took roll
call, and heard the treasurer's re-
port.
Old and new business followed.
Old Business being reports and
checking on club projects. New
business was final decision Of
when to hold bake. 1t will be
Saturday, May 3, in the Ben
Franklin Store at 10so'clock.
Group discussion for the evening
was on Placement Of Pictures and
Furniture in the Different Rooms" +"
Following discussion the pro-
gram was turned over to the re-
freshment committee, which served
jello and saltines.
The May meeting will be a lesson
in Outdoor Cooking held in Ellen
dale school Immediately after
school on May 20. Hostesses for
the affair are Ruth Murphy and
Margaret Sharp.
Sara ]. Milbourne.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
PLAZA NOTES

The miracle of Hollywood is its
technical perfection, and it is per-
lection. Father Edward J. Flana-
gan's famous Nebraska Boys Town
was so minutely recreated for
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer's Men OF
Boys Town" that it cannot be dis
tinguished on the screen from the
original.
Again starring Spencer Tracy in
his Academy Award characterize
ton of Father Flanagan, and Mick
ey Rooney as Whitley Marsh, Mayor
of Boys Town, the new film, which
comes Sunday, Monday and Tues
day to the Plaza Theatre, shows
the remarkable changes that have
taken place at Father Flanagan's
home since Boys Town" was
filmed three years ago.
Additions include church, re-
Gently dedicated, new dining
room and dormitories. Al camera
crew was sent to Boys Town to
film backgrounds. Hundreds OF
still photographs were made, show
ing in detail the various buildings.
From these photographs the studio
art department rebuilt Boys Town
on the lot, both exteriors, Father
Flanagan's office and other inter-
iors, the print shop and dormitor-
les. e@r=- --asfs7- .a %.
Landscaping, the statue of a
boy with arms outstretched, which
greets visitors to Boys Town, and
the new buildings under con-
struction were minutely matched
at the studio with shots filmed at
Boys Town.
Making the picture at the studio
rather than at Boys Town, itself,
eliminated many problems, such
as lighting, weather and trans
portation difficulties, since it re-
quires a crew of close to 100 men
to operate a company.
One of the most interesting
scenes of the picture shows
graduation day at Boys Town. For
this sequence the Boys Town
was recreated in de-
tail. Theater-goers who see the
film will have the feeling of
actually visiting Boys Town, so
has it been pictured ON
the screen.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
High School Assembly

Visual education is finding a def
mite part in the curricula OF
schools, and is not lost sight Of in
the local schools. On Wednesday
morning at the weekly assembly
of students three films were
shown. One dealt with cancer and
two on army maneuvers-all in
teresting and instructive in each
field. Present. for assembly were
Captain Barnett of the Recruiting
Division of the q. S. Army and
Sergeant Earl Wright, who is at
present in town at a sub-reeruit-
ing station. The program was as
follows:
Hymn, .'Fairest Lerd Jesns.s
Bible reading, Psalm 1888, Ada
Frances Thomas.
Lords prayer.
Patriotic song, Star Spangled
Banner"
Pledge of allegiance to flag, led
by Howard Kitchens.
Sound motion picture on Can
Ger Control" supplied by Mrs. Will
liam Marshall, Jr.
Sound motion pictures "U. S. Ar
my on Wheels" and Service With
the .ColOrs."
1t was announced at assembly
that Harold Wilson, competing in
the State Defamation Contest,
won in the humorous section.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
HOMECOMING AT OLD
LAWS CHURCH SUNDAY

The 139th anniversary and home
coming of Old Laws Church, To-
Gated on road between Frederick
and Harrington, will be observed
Sunday, May 4th, beginning 200
P. M The celebration will begin
with an old-fashioned Methodist
class meeting service in charge of
Thomas Chambers. Preaching
service starts at $3.50 with special
vocal and instrumental music in
charge of Uric Morris and Mrs.
E. w. Dean. Rev. Robert e. Green,
pastor Asbury Methodist Church,
Harrington, will preach the SER
mon.
Several interesting articles Of
the old church will be on display
such as old record book dated 1902,
the old Communion Service Set,
Ancient Pulpit Bible and Hymnal,
original benches and other articles.
The old meeting house was fire.
quently visited by many of the
early forefathers of Methodism of
the Peninsula. The church was
named after Joshua Laws, a lay
man who gave the ground for the
Westinghouse.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
$1,000 APPROPRIATED TO
KENT FIRE COMPANIES

AS the result of legislative act
signed by Governor Walter w. Ba-
con as of April 3, 1941, the Kent
County Levy Court at its session
on Tuesday appropriated total
sum of $1,000 to the IA volunteer
fire companies of the county, $500
to each company. Checks were
presented to representatives of
various fire companies by the pres
ident of the court, Dawson G..
Minor, in accordance with unani-
nous action of the court which in
addition to Mr.. Minner is COM
posed of j. Freeman Clark and
Ralph W. Thompson.
Various companies will be paid
the 1941 installment due them in
the month of October or November
of the current year. Ernest v.
Keith, attorney for the Levy Court,
explained the manner in which the
court had arranged for the pay
ment of the overdue 1910 obliga-
tion.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
Personal Happenings

Mrs. Edith Smith of Marblehead,
Mass is spending some time with
Miss Ida Draper.
-
Mrs. J. w. Prettyman and Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Prettyman
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Postles on Sunday.
Mrs. Belmont Williams, Ashley,
Pa, motored down from Whining
ton where she was visiting to call
on several friends in Milford.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Duesler
and son, John, Oxford, Pa, and
DR.. Rareigh, also of Oxford, spent
Sunday in Milford visiting friends.
-
Mrs. Alice M. Bennett spent Tues
day in Seaford as the guest of her
nieces, Mrs. Harlan A. Willin and
her sister, Mrs. Emil Christ of
Philadelphia.
Miss Gladys Nevers, Scranton,
Pa, with several friends stopped
off in Milford to visit friends.
The party was returning from
months vacation in Florida.
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Mr.. Hyder S. Edwards, Miss
Frances Courtney and Mr.. Burton
r. Colt all of Wilmington were
weekend guests of Mrs. Blanche
r. Bennett and children, Crerar
and Grace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Geuting
of Swarthmore were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin G.
Burton. Mr.. Geuting returned
home on Monday but Mrs. Geuting
remained for a longer stay.
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Miss Barbara Marshall, of Mil
ford, Del, was recently elected
vice-president of the Woman's
Pan-Hellenic Council at Duke
University. This year she was
junior representative Of her sor-
ority, Delta Gamma. New officers
for the year 1941-42 were installed
at the last meeting when the MEM
bers were honored at a tea. Miss
Marshall, daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
S. M. D. Marshall, of Causey
Avenue, graduated from Milford
High in 1888. She is a member
of the Woman's College Club, the
Woman's Freshman Advisory
Council this year, and the Social
Standards Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
MILFORD MASONS
INVITED TO DOVER

Continuing the friendly feeling
that exists between the Dover Ma
sons and members of the Milford
fraternity, Union Lodge No. z, of
Dover, thru its Worshipful Master
william G. Bush, has extended an
invitation to the members Of Tenn
pie Lodge No. 8, A. f. & A. NJ, of
Milford, to attend their annual
banquet, ladies' night and dance in
the field house of Dover school on
Friday evening, May 9th.
Past Potentate William J. High
field, of Lu Lu Temple Shrine of
Philadelphia, is the principal
speaker of the evening Governor
and Mrs. Walter Bacon, Lieutenant
Governor and Mrs. l. ]. MacCol-
lum, Most Worshipful Grand Mas
ter George Duffy and Right Wor-
shipful Deputy Grand Master
Clarence A. Short are honor guests
OF the evening.
A floor show, followed by dane
ing, will conclude the evening. Ad-
mission is by ticket only and can
be secured from any member of
Union Lodge.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
New Century Club Notes

The Acorn Club of Seaford was
the guest of the Milford New Cen
tury Club for a Reciprocity Day
on Monday, and about sixty men,
bers of the visiting club were
present for the program given for
their entertainment by the. local
organization. The fine day af-
forded the visitors good oppor-
tunity for the drive and the visit.
The play, "A Chip Off The Old
Block" by Margaret Parsons, di-
rected by Mrs. Joseph Mach was
given as a part of the program.
Other characters in the play were
Miss Elizabeth Stidham, Mrs. Law
renee Fitchett and Mrs. Maurice
Bower, persons well chosen for
their part in the one-act comedy.
Also on the program were soprano
solos by Miss Charlotte Ryder who
sang, my Lover Is A Fisherman"
and the April song from Spring
Parade" William E. Miller, di-
rector of music in the High School,
was another soloist who chose
Gums" Until" and "The Hills of
Home" Mrs. Edward n. Hurley
and Mrs. Walter X. Barrett played
Love Token" as a piano duet.
These musical numbers were
greatly enjoyed by the audience.
Mrs. Paul We'll, the president of
the Acorn Club, brought greetings
for her club, expressing her belief
that an exchange of visits between
clubs was beneficial to all. Mrs.
August F. Faix and her committee
had charge of the social hour
which followed the meeting. Mrs.
Wilson S. Vinyard, Mrs. Walter
X. Barrett and Mrs. F. Burgette
Short received the members and
guests. Next week the meeting
will be held in the club rooms at
seven in the evening. This will
be the monthly business meeting.
At eight the members will go in
a body to The Coopersmith Store
for the annual fashion show.
Guests for the evening will be the
feminine members of the school
faculty, and the Business Girls
Club. The following week, which
is the final meeting of the club
for this spring, will be Garden
Day. The chairman for the day
is Mrs. Frank e. ConIin, who has
proven to Milford that things can
be done in a fine way with flow
eEs. Mrs. Conlin has secured Mrs.
Arthur Edgeworth of Dover as her
speaker, who will give the mem
bers the fine points of flower ar
rangements in association with
antiques. At the same time there
will be a flower show with the
members bringing exhibits for the
same. Judges will be announced
later by Mrs. Cenlin when she has
more completely made her plans.
There will be four classes.
Arrangements of pansies.
2-Miniatures, including con-
tainer.
Arrangements OF Towering
shrubs.
patriotic arrangements, using
the combination of red, white and
blue.
This will make a fine note for
ending the club work of the year.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
KENT b. q P. WOMEN TO
MEET NEXT TUESDAY

The Kent County BUSINESS and
Professional Wonfen's Club will
hold its next meeting Tuesday eve
ming, May 9Th, at $50 p. M. in the
Duval Tea House. This will be the
annual business meeting and cleo
tion of officers. All committee
chairmen have been asked to report
on their activities for the club
year
Mrs. Winifred McCosh will be
the guest of the club and will dis
play photographs of poor housing
conditions in Dover, which have
been taken by the housing com
mittee.
The Sussex County Club has IN
vited the Dover group to attend
their meeting in Laurel, Thursday,
May 1, at $3.50 P. M. and the fol-
lowing members are planning to be
present: Kathryn Pennypacker,
Madeline Klaes, Mrs. Mary Jones.
Loura Chelodance, Ruth Sieben-
Morgen, Margaret Jeffreys and Mrs.
Margaretta Warner.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02


Mr.. and Mrs. C, Edgar Wood
were in New York City the first
Of the week.
Mr., and Mrs. Tom Draper OF
Brooklyn were weekend guests
of Miss Ida Draper.
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Mrs. Harry H. BFakeley was in
Trenton and Philadelphia the
latter part of last week.
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George H. Draper, Of Golden
Beach, Florida, was In town over
the weekend, returning to the
South on Monday. z
Mrs. Susan Clark returned TO
her home in Camden on Tuesday
after spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis.
Rev. John PTettyman of North
East, Nd, has returned to his home
after having spent a pleasant visit
with his daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Fitzgerald.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Henry d.
Sipple of New London, Connecti-
cut, arrived on Wednesday of last
week and were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William v. Sipple until Sun
day, when they returned home.
- %
Mrs. Clyde Nelson was one Of the
soloists of the Dover New Century
Club Ensemble when it gave its
Spring Festival of Music at the
club rooms on Wednesday evening.
Mrs Glenn Gifdefsleeve conducted
and accompanied.
%
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schaedler,
Sr., Ozone Park, L. T., N. Y, re-
turned home Wednesday after
spending several days in Milford
with their son, Bill, who is a can
didate for the first base position
with the Milford baseball club.
Mrs. Mary Hall Kerr, of Phila-
delphia, will spend this weekend
with her mother, Mrs. George H.
Hall Hall at her home on Clark ave-
nue.. Mrs. Hall will return to Phil
adelphia with her daughter on Mon
day and will be Joined by another
Mrs. Della Hall Dea-
kyne, for the trip home on Tuesday.
Mrs. Deakyne will spend this week.
end in Washington, ID. c., with her
Miss Priscilla Deakyne.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
REESE THEATRE NOTES

The spring festival of hits seems
to be in full sway at the Reese
Theatre. One week after another
seems to bring bigger and better
programs. For the coming week
an unusual program of the latest
hits is listed for showing in a spe-
cial display advertisement to be
found in this newspaper.
The popular Robert Montgomery
is co-starred with the beautiful
Ingrid Bergman in Metros latest
mystery drama, Rage in Heaven" "
"West of Pinto Basin," with the
Range Busters, is the thrill fea-
ture of this unusual family week.
end show.
Everybody has been waiting to
see Road to Zanzibar" since Kate
Smith reviewed it on her radio
program and stated that it was un-
doubtedly the funniest picture she
had ever had the privilege of see
ing. Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and
Dorothy Lamour are the three prin-
cipals in the cast and you can
imagine what a merry feast of
laughter breaks forth when they
start on a rampage. Road to Zan-
zibar" plays at the Reese Monday
and Tuesday, May and 6.
No greater entertainment could
be offered than Metros "Men of
Boys Town" with Mickey Rooney
and Spencer Tracy. This remark
able picture is listed for showing
at the Reese Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, May T., 8 and 8. A
great picture if there ever was
one!
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-02
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The Fellowship Glass will hold a
business and social meeting in the
social room of the church on We'd
nesday evening. May z. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
The Women's Society for Chris
tian Service of Slaughter Neck will
meet on Tuesday evening, May 6,
with Mrs. Melvin Wheatley as hos
tess. Mrs. T. Q. Farens and Mrs.
Logan will be in charge of enter
tainment. ..f
The Mite Society Of the First
Presbyterian Church will meet at
the church on Tuesday afternoon,
May 6, at 2:SO o'clock The com
mittee in charge is Mrs. Frank
Austin, Mrs. Davis Green and Miss
Ida Rosa. .--s-
Donation Day for the Milford
Memorial Hospital will occur on
May I9, which is National Hos
pital Day. Chairmen for districts
will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. A. Donneh Marshall is the
general chairman.
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The Women's Society for Chris
tian Service of the Avenue Meth
odist Church will hold its May
meeting on Wednesday, the seventh
at two-thirty in the social hall of
the church. The Susanna Wesley
Circle will give the program, dur
ing which time DR.. Frank HersoH,
pastor of the church. will talk.
%
The following members of the
Milford High School chemistry
class under the guidance of their
instructor, Charles Curtis Will
liams, visited the Franklin Insti-
tute in Philadelphia last Saturday,
Esther GreeHley, Ruth Webb, Beu-
lak Armour, Bill Faix, Alfred
Bob Maxwell and
Dorothy Temin. In the Fels
PIanetarium, the group heard a
lecture. entitled. t;'The Stars Of
Spring" The traditional images
were projected on the dome and
then characters from Disney's
Fantasia" were fitted in their
places. Following the lecture the
group toured the museum, where
they saw a wealth of interesting
including the Foucault
chemical experiments
performed automatically at the
ouch of button and the worlds
argest locomotive. Later at the
Earle Theatre. the group saw
Horace Heidi and his Musical
Knights" and picture, Blonde
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