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Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-22

Nearly half a century ago,
as years fly, muddy canal
water first wet this desert
for farmers.
The district has come a
long way.
Then an uninhabited bar
rem waste. Now half 4 million
acres occupied by farmers
producing crops every month
in the calendar, a $73,000,OO0
public agency, providing wa
ter and electricity to nearly
100000 people. And all farm
er owned and operated.
Look at the map. The dis.
trict is surrounded by the
desert its farmers fought to
win their acknowledgements
homeland. There were no
neighbors to call for help. In
early days the district farm
ers stood on their own feet,
a little band battling heat
and flood and drouth, the
vagaries of wild river and
the unstable earth, working
out the problems of a great
experiment in agriculture.
These people nave learned
the hard way. Under incred~
ible hardship, against odds
| that would have cowed ordi-
nary men, despite heart
crushing disaster, grimly
these farmers have held on,
slowly they have built their
$73, 100000 agricultural COM
munity.
Their trails by fiery sun
and burning drouth have
bred independence in their
bone and sinew. Like the spir-
it of '76. Like the Irish fight
for Home Rule.
Who are these people who
rule the district?
They are men like John
Kubler or Fred kunterman
in the south end-Or Keith
Nets over on the eastside, or
Jack Lyerly or c. 0. Hoober,
up Calpatria way, or Char
ley Pitzer or Charley Vic
manor a thousand other
farmers on acreages large
and small.
Or men like Billy Webb,
the Imperial grocer, or Sam
Turner, Ell Centro service
station operator, or George
Harris, clothing store pro-
prietor, or M. o. King, de-
partment store owner, or
their helpers.
They are the farmers,
st0rckeepcrs, m &C h a n / IS,
clerks, housewives - all the
men and women who make
up the community. Each of
them has equally a vote in
district government. Each OF
them has his voice in naming
the district board and dis
trict administrative officials.
And if the public servants
they elect do not suit them,
these people have the power
to remove their officials from
office, to elect others.
The district IS the people
of the district.
They made the district
their home.
And the law proclaims
their right to home rule.
District government, in
the hands of it's people, is a
branch Of the state.
District government is gov
ernment Of the people, by
the people, for the people.
Wars have been fought
to establish this right, to pre-
serve it when won.
No wonder, is it, that the
people of the district fight
when their right of home rule
is threatened, anywhere, any
time, by anybody?
They remember this is a
precious thing.
They remember men have
died for it.
They know men are dying
for it today.
ADV,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-22

To date the great difficulty with hell
Copters as an anti-submarine weapon is
the lack of lifting capacity to carry into
the air a sufficient bomb load.
Navy Secretary Frank Knox.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-22
A NOTABLE YEAR
Clos Angeles Times)

Clos Angeles TlmeS)
California farmers will have cash
income of $500, 100000 for 1943, or $1.3O
for each dollar they received last year
and 50 SO for each dollar received in 1889.
These figures are estimates of the
California State Chamber of Commerce,
which notes these other wartime trends
in California industry:
The average factory employment for
1943 was estimated at 100000 compar-
ed to $4,000 last year and about 100000
in 1899.
Factory wages were estimated at S2,
100000 for ten months, or SO per cent
above the 1912 figure.
In October the average factory work
er's pay check was S54.0S, compared to
$4,000 last year and about 100000 in
1889.
Factory wages were estimated at 81
100000 for ten months, or SO per cent
above the 1912 figure.
In October the average factory work
er's pay check was S54.08, compared to
S4703 in October, 1912.
The states population increased by
an estimated 10000 from 6,868,00 to
100000
Retail trade is expected to hit $1,000
100000 for the II months of 1943 COM
pared to S4,382, 100000 last year.
Record-breaking statistics reported
from time to time covering Riverside's
postoffice receipts, bank debts and the
filing of instruments in the county re-
corder's office, and the extent of the in
crease of sales in independent retail
stores, which in October led the state
with respect to percentage gain, show
that the city has shared generously in
the volume of activity that the war
brought to the west coast.
Large formations of huge American
bombers attempted to penetrate western
Germany today, but were driven off by
hordes of our brave fighter pilots. Forty
seven enemy bombers were shot down.
One of our bombers was lost. One of our
cities is missing.-Nazi communique as
the U. S. 9Th Air Force public relations
staff would say it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

his home, following 8 short illness. A native of this city, he was the son of the late Patrick and Eliza beth (CarrolO Tiernan.
 MT. Herman had resided all of his life in the lower Baldwin street section. He had been employed for the past 35 years by the Farrel Foundry company.
 MT. Herman leaves three sisters, Mrs. John Derwin, Miss Florence Herman and Mrs. Catherine Hale, all of this city; two brothers, John of New Haven and Raymond of Wa terbury; several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the church of the Immaculate Conception at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock this evening.
 LEGERE-Mrs. Ruth Legere, 25, wife of Arthur Legere of Mason avenue, died at St. Mary's hospital on Saturday afternoon, following a short illness. A native of Berlin, New Hampshire, she had been a resident of this city for 18 months!
 Mrs. Legere was employed at the New England Music company, as a bookkeeper.
 She leaves besides her husband, her parents, MT. and Mrs. Adam Chapman of Berlin, N. H.
 The funeral will be held at St. Ann's church in Berlin, N. H., Wed- nesday. Burial will be in St. Ann'S cemetery, Berlin, N. H.
 BAKER-MrS. Caroline Maria Baker, wife of Dennis G. Baker, of "A Holmes avenue, died yesterday morning at her home. A native of Harwinton, she was the daughter of Jonathan and Charlotte (Warner) Balch.
 Mrs. Baker had been a resident of this city for 30 years. She was 8 member of the second Congrega- tional church.
 She leaves, besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. William G. Rus sell of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held tomor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
CEREMONIES HELD
 FOR SERVICEMEN

More than 300 parents and rela- tives of servicemen attended the unveiling of a bronzite honor roll in a special dedication service yes- .erday afternoon at the Church of the immaculate Conception. The honor roll, bearing the names of 25O men from the parish now serv- ing in the armed forces, was blessed by Rev. Francis M. O'Shea in the sanctuary. It will be placed in the vestibule.
 Rev. George F. Reilly delivered the sermon on patriotism, praising the devoted service and unself1sh sacrifice of parishioners now in the armed forces. Silver medals and certificates cf enrolment, promising servicemen the benefits of Mass each week, were presented members of the mems families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
OBITUARY
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 row afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, with Rev. Dr. John 0. Walker of- ficiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. The funeral home will be open from 3 to 5 and from 2 to g today.
 WHITNEY - Ernest Cushing Whitney, 67, died yesterday morn ing at his home, 1784 Baldwin street. A native of Ashburnhaln, Mass, he was the son of David and Harriette (Shepstone) Whitney.
 MT. Whitney had been a resident of Waterbury for the past 30 years.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Kate (Bur- nap) Whitney, he leaves @ son, David B. of Waterbury; a daughter, Elizabeth Whitney of New Canaan: and two grandchildren, David Whit ney II and Ann o. Whitney of Wa terbury.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Clark Funeral Home 20 State street, with Rev. M. Webb Wright, pastor of the South Fed. erated church, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The funeral home will be open after 3 o'clock today.
 DEROSIER-Victor Derosier of 62 Garden Circle died at the Wa terbury Hospital on Saturday after noon, following 8 short illness. A native of Falls Village, Mass. he had been a resident of this city for years.
 MT. Derosier was an employe of the Chase Brass & Copper Com pany. He attended St. Thomas Church,
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Ruby (sav- age) Derosier, he leaves three daughters, Marion of this city; Mrs. Ruby Pollock and Mrs. Gladys Lynch of Boston, Mass.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 62 Garden Circle, tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Thomas church where a requiem high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Interlnent will be in Spring field, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

ebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Robert Heating of Bridgeport, as deacon, and Rev. John Dial as sub-deacon.
 The Scovill Foremen's Association was represented by H. W. Wild, J. F. Ayotte, P. A. Reuter-, D. J. Eine, s. M. Main, w. R. Westfall, J. c. Cullinan, s. F. Spender, James Lee, A. P. Lusher, M. Sweeney, E. Col lins, B. Sullivan and J. Bergin.
 The bearers were John and Ar chic Haggerty, Thomas Bowling ST., Thomas Bowling Jr., John Reilley, and Frederick Hickey.
 Burial was in the family plot at new St. Joseph's cemetery, with services by Father Heating, assisted by Rev. Franklin Corrigan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Ellnor took place this morning at 8:15 o'clock from her home. 1155 South Main street, to the Church of St.. Francis Xavier at g o'colck. The Rev. John Sullivan celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, as- sisted by Rev. James Broderick as deacon, and Rev. David O'Keefe as Sub-deacon.
 The bearers included William Fitzgerald, William Moriarty, John Maloney, Dennis Shugrue. Joseph Olson and Thomas Murphy.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Hart. wife of James E. Hart, took place this morning at 8:S0 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul. The Rev. John J. Sullivan celebrated the reqniem Mass. Mrs. Robert Birt played a special musical program.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with services by Rev. James Woods
 The funeral of Biagio Cocchiola was held Saturday morning from the Colasanto funeral home. 932 Bank street to St. Lucy's church where Q requiem Mass was cele- hrated by Rev. Michael McVerry.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Bearers were Frank Alolsi, Prank Manganaro. Nicholas Marchese, Pas- quale Gualtieri. Rocco schiayo and Anthony Solonito.
 The funeral of Henry Harry" Hawkins of Woodhury took place this morning at ii o'clock from the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue, with Rev. Francis o. Ayers ofiiciating.
 The bearers includued Frank echnaii. Raymond schnall, George Ronalter, Ernest Harrison.
 Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph P. Navic- kas will be held tomorrow morning at 8:l5 from the Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, to St. Jo- seph's church where a solemn high requiem Mass will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in the family plot, St. Lawrence cemetery, New Haven. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to Il p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Florence Mil- Ter Kelsey, wife of Irving Kelsey of 25 Vermont street, will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congrega- tional church, offlciaitng. Burial will be. in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph E. Bolger took place this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion. The Rev. Phillip Hussey cele- brated the solemn high Mass of Requiem, assisted by Rev. Donald OLeary as deacon, and Rev. George Reilley as sub-deacon. Rev. John Horgan of West Haven was seated in the Sanctuary.
 The bearers included Walter Over ton, Alfred Overton, Luke Flaherty, John Flaheriy, George Flalerty, and George Darlington.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary, with services by Father Horgan, assisted by Father Hussey.
 The funeral of Mrs. Annie M. Clinkinbeard, widow of Hubbard T. Clinkinbeard. 3 Irving street. was held Saturday at the Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central avenue. Rev. Thomas Sinclair. pastor of All Souls church, ofilciating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of William Colepaugh was held Saturday ct the Munson Funeral Home. Woodbury, in charge of King Solomon's Lodge. Masons, Burial was in North cemetery, Woodbury.
 The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Mo. carthy took place this morning al a:i5 o'clock from the Mulvllle Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Margaret's Church at Q o'clock. The Rev. J. Oliver Cro- nan celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev Leonard Conlon as deacon, and Rev John 4. Conlan as sub-deacon. Pro- lessor John L. Bonn played Q spe- ciai musical program.
 The bearers included Timothy Mccarthy, William Mccarthy, Ml- chael Mccarthy, Francis Grimm. William Grimm and Thomas Kenny
 Burial was in new St. Joseph'l cemetery, with services by Rev Leonard Conlon.
 The funeral of Joseph ?. Moran ST., took place this morning al 0:iB o'clock from the MulvilIG Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, te the Church of tho Sacred z3 Es z8 lz EN =
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

dust in taste, appeared in res- taurants on meatless days. Several strange bottled sauces made of ir- credible combinations of acid-tast- Ing chemicals made their appear a11ce in shops to answer the pub lies growign demand for something to put taste of some kind in their unattractive and scanty meals.
 Cigaret teuSs etaoin hsrdluotete
 Cigarettes suffered the most rapid decline in quality. Perhaps the best cigarettes on sale in Germany with American-length "Johnnies" which I smoked for lack of any things else. Within year they nave changed flavor three times. As the most marked change occurred after General Rommels occupation of Cyrenaica, ru,mor insisted that the main ingredient was camel dungl-the first booty from the latest occupied land. This obser- vation was not so funny when one had to smoke these miserable weeds. My tobacconistt old me "Johnnies" were made of the same dry, pow fdery, inferior tobacco as other cigarettes, but the leaves were sprayed with a chemical to give
 them a distinctive flavor and kill their original one. The chemical, he said, was severely damaging to the lungs, which I can believe.
 RAPID DECLINE IN
 TOBACCO SUPPLY
 \, Tho rather sudden decrease in Muan atative supplies of tobacco brought Berlin its firts substantial queues early in the Russian war. I kept a record of the length of the ,dueues before by tobacco shop by noting every evening at which win dow or door along the street 1t be- gan. One could make observations liket his for the queues generally Irems ined a fairly consistent length swhiN the tobacco shop had cigar cites and cigars, from the time the door was opened until, about half an lour later, when the door was 'closed and the "sold-out" sign was hung on 1t. The queues increased from around twenty yards in length in the second month of the Russian war to ninety yards the evening left.
 The Nads gave away the fact that "a severe shortage was at hand by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
EATALLY INJVJRED

Woonsocket, R. T., Jan. 11.-(UP)
 Robert LeFebvre, 12, of Woonsock- ct was injured fatally yesterday when struck on the head by piece of icy cardboard a companion had scaled at a squirrel. The boy appar- ently felt no i'll effects until he went home a half hour later, when he complained of being dizzy. He Gied before a doctor arrived. The frozen cardboard had penetrated his skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
WOMEN DEMOCRATS
 ELECT OFFICERS
Mrs. John zailckas Starts Second Term; Choir to
 Rehearse
BROOKLYN NEWS

Mrs. John zailckas was reelected president of the Lithuanian Wo- mems Democratic club at a meeting at her home on Highland avenue yesterday afternoon. She will serve a second two-year term.
 Other officers were named as fol- lows: Vice presidents, Mrs. Agnes Mitchell, Mrs. Clarence Balanda, Mrs. Joseph Urba; treasurer, Mrs. Ursula Morkus; recording secretary, Miss Anna Valunas; financial secre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
HAST TRAIN from BERLIN"
 By HOWARD K. SMITH Automatic Prohibition
NSTALLMENT VII

aid food The little twobyonehalf inch cake of soap got to keep ones person clean each month yielded
 ent which registered not only in the qualities of the soap itself but also by the increasingly bad odor in crowded suhwavs trans and in theaters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
ANNUAL MEETING
 THURSDAY NIGHT
Reports Were Given By Chairmen; Officers Were
 Elected
WOEcOTT Correspondent: Alma P. Cole
 Tel 2. .28O3

Wolcott, Jan. 11-Thre annual business meeting and election of officers of the Wolcott Congrega- tional church was held Thursday night at the Beecher Memorial hall. A supper preceded the meeting in charge of Mrs. Walter Wilson and Mrs. Howard Lynch. Rev. Alfred M. Bells was moderator of the meeting and gave 8 summary of the work accomplished during the year and the plans for the coming year 1o43. Reports were given by the chairmen of all committees the Church Promotion club. Officers elected were: Mod orator, Rev. Bells; clerk, Mrs. Ar- thur Harrison; assistant clerk, Mrs. Alfred Alfred German; auditors, Mrs. Frank Lockart and Mrs. Will Ham Libolt; collector, Mrs. Charles Rogers; treasurer, Ransom Bron- son: church committee, Mrs. Wal ter Wilson, Mrs. George Hall and Mrs. Howard Kraft; finance com- mittee, George R. Hall, Raymond King and Arthur Peterson. Officers of the Sunday scholo, Superintend- ent, Alfred J. German; secretary, Mrs. Alfred M. Bells; treasurer, Miss Esther Bronson. Those pres- ent were: Rev. and Mrs. Alfred M. Bells, MT. and Mrs. George Hall, MT. and Mrs. Walter Wilson, MT. and Mrs. Howard Lynch, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Peterson, MT. and Mrs. Henry Norton, MT. and Mrs. How ard Kraft, MT. and Mrs. Berkeley Frisbie, MT. and Mrs. Raymond King. Miss Esther Bronson, Mrs. William Tyrell, Mrs. John Warner, Mrs. Arthur Harrison, Mrs. Alfred German, Mrs. Charles c. Rogers, Ransom Bronson.
 Personals
 Mrs. Robert Grant of Shelton avenue is a patient at the Water bury hospital.
 Charles Lynch of Equinox ave- nue. Hitchcock Lake, is a patient aC SC. MaryS nOSplGaI.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Winters of the Meriden road are the parents of a daughter. born January 5, at the Waterbury hospital.
 Charles D. Gilson, Jr., has been accepted in the Navy and will soon take the oath.
 The Civilian Defense Council will meet Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at the home of the chair man, Francis Clark, on Farview avenue.
 David Kraft, young son of MT. and Mrs. Howard Kraft of Spindle Hill, is i'll with bronchitis.
 State Rep. Mrs. Rose E. Wakelee, MT. and Mrs. George Willien7, 11r. and Mrs. Robert Wakc.se, Miss Ann Kenny and Martin J. Whalen at tended the Republican caucus at the State Capitol, Tuesday night.
 P. T. A. Meets
 The South school P. T. A. will meet at the school Thursday at 8 D. m. All parents of children talk ing hot lunches at the school are requested to be present to discuss the hot lunch project at the w. P. A. is soon to be stopped.
 Mrs. Joseph Hebert and infant daughter, Beverly Ann, have re- turned to their home from St. Mary's hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Cosmetics disappeared. Tooth paste was chalk and water with weak peppermint flavoring, and a tube of it hardened into cement un- less used rapidly. Ersatz floods flonrished. Icing for the few re- 1naining pastries tasted like a mix ture of saccharine, sand and cheap perfume.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
Full Weather Report

Bosten. Jan. Il--GUPl-weatheE forecasts
 AfAssACHUsETTs,. RHODE Ts- XANU uma CONNECTICUT - Ret As ~ eF-s-@rs~~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
Defense Aid
Choir Rehearsal

The Women's Alliance choir of St. Joseph's church will hold a re- hearsal tonight at 8 o'clock at the choir room in the old St. Joseph's school. Professor Alexander J Aleksis, choirmaster, will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

White bread was issued after the third month of the campaign only on the ra- tion cards for- merly for pas try. A red col- ored paste called
 Lach Galantille resembling sal- eta b m b b b mon in color and anUOv SaW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

tary, Miss Constance Jegela; pulp licity and radio chairman, Mrs. John V. Lasky.
 Mrs. John zailckas paid tribute to Mayor Scully in an address to the members. As prayer service was held and plans were made to- att tend a requiem Mass for the late mayor at St. Joseph's church, time and other details to be announced later.
 Preliminary plans were made for a card party to take place later in the season. Three new members were admitted into the organiza- tion.
 Miss Constance Jegela and Miss Phyllis Digimas will continue to as- sist new voters, 1t was announced.
 Defense Aid
 Preliminary plans for several eIl- tertainments, dances and other so- cial events, to raise funds for a Red Cross ambulance, were made by the Lithuanian Council for the of America at meeting last night at Venta hall. Jacob Treciokas pre- sided,
 Tribute was paid by the members representing IS Lithuanian inde- pendent. organizations of the city, to Mayor Scully, and plans were made for paying respects to the late civic leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

HERMAN - In this city, Jan. 11th. St. Funeral Wednesday morning, at g o'clock, from the Mulville Fun eral Home, 27O West Main St., to the Church of the Immaculate Con. ception. Burial in Old St. Joseph's cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

WHITNEY-In this city, Jan. 10th, 194S, Ernest c. Whitney, of 17S4 Baldwin St. Funeral tomorrow af- ternoon, at 3:30 o'clock, from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State St. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

CHIPMAN-In this city, Jan. 1lth, 1943, William F. Chipman, of Bucks Hill Road. Funeral to be announced. from the -Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
DIED
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wALKER--In this city, Jan. 1885, Harriet c. Walker, of Prospect St. Funeral this afternoon at 1909 o'clock, from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave-, to North Woodbury cemetery.
 BAKER In this city, Jan. 10th. 1943, Mrs. Dennis c. Baker, of "A Holmes Ave. Funeral tomorrow afternoon, at 2:O0 o'clock, from the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State St. Burial in Old Pine Grove ceme" tery.
 DEROSIER--In this city, Jan. 9th, 1943, Victor Derosier, of 62 Garden Circle. Funeral tomorrow morn ing, at S:30 o'clock, from 62 Garden Circle, to St. Thomas Church. Burr ial in Springfield, Mass. SHIPLEY--In this city,. Jan. 10th, 1943, William II. Shipley, of 162 Baldwin St. Funeral Wednesday, at S:15 o'clock, from Lunny Tuner. al Home, 25 Central Ave-, to Imma" culate Conception. Burial in Cal- vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
MONDAY, January 11th:
TUESDAY. January 18th:

Annual dinner meeting Of the Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts will be held at The El- ton at 6:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

The funeral of Joseph ?. Moran ST., took place this morning ct 8:lS o'clock from the Muiville Funeral Home. 250 West Main street, to the Church of the Sacred
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Copyright. l943. by Howard K. smith. Distributed by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Incl
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