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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
KEPT MISSION OF SON SECRET
 FOR 5 MONTHS

Angelo. Wis, April l3.-CUP)- This tiny village-too small to have a post ofIlce-held a military secret for five months.
 The hub of this secret was the Angelo village blacksmith, Ulysses Grant Anderson, and his wife, Lena. They were entrusted with it by a U. s. Army ofilcer because a cen- tral figure was their son, 3l-year- old Maj. Bernard l.. Anderson. He was one of the American officers who slipped through the conquering Japanese hands at Corregidor in l942 to rally Filipino guerrillas.
 Besides helping to keep the Allied offensive on the islands alive dur ing the darkest months of the war, Maj. Anderson had a personal grudge to settle with the Japanese. He explained his feelings in let ter written to his parents on Jan. 9, 1922, from Bataan.
 Wedding Date Set
 'If the Nips hadn't taken Man fla, or I mean if we hadn't de- clared it an open city and moved out before the 10th of January, I would have been married on that day She is Betty Lou Gewald, and everything anyone could want and more"
 He explained further that Miss Gewald was a distant relative of Policeman Harold Hovland of Sparta, Wis, where Angelo's 100 inhabitants get their mail. The ma- jor added that her father was with the Pacific Commercial Co. in Man. fla until the war started and later became a captain in an engineers unit. A nurse who returned from the Philippines said that Miss Ge- wald's father was killed on Corregi- dor.
 The War Department reported Maj. Anderson missing in action on May 2, 1922, the day the western half of Corregidor surrendered to the Japanese. His parents heard no more of him until they got letter written Sept. 20, 1944, by It. Col. Allison w. Ind, friend who escaped under orders to Australia. They had met at Selfridge field, Mich. Col. Ind told the Andersons that their son was alive, but he warned them not to tell anyone that they knew it.
 Doing Valuable Service
 T can assure you," he wrote Maj. parents, that he is do- ing a most valuable and unforget- table service"
 The elderly couple sensed from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

toes and bread before the dessert. 3
 Another home interest that sur vived in him was the Civilian Con- servation Corps, which was sus- pended by the government after he went overseas He had been in charge of a CCC camp at Ettrick, Wis. He asked his parents to get in touch with Jay Marshall, Sr., to ask him for letter telling about the condition of the CCC program and its plans for the future.
 Anderson was Marshalls clerk at the Sparta CCC base for four years before his induction. He went to Manila in May, 1941, as 8 1st lieutenant after training at Selfridge Field, Mich. He was transferred to the air corps from the infantry.
 A brother. Sgt James, is serving with an air force unit at Camp Stewart, Georgia, veteran of 4 1-2 years service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

Col. Ind's letter that their son was man with mission-a dangerous mission. It wasn't easy for them to pretend that he still was classified as missing in action.
 They were happy to have the pressure eaSed one February morn ing when a neighbor, Mrs. Agnes Webster, came to their home. She said she had heard a radio broad cast that their son had reported to Gen. Douglas MacArthur's head quarters in reconquered Manila. It was the first indication that they need not guard their secret so closely any more.
 Their sons decision, announced in letter Jan. 29, 1945, to stay with the guerrillas for fight to the finish" sounded alarming. But other passages made them feel that the death of Miss Gewald for want of adequate medical attention to an infected appendix while she was held by the Japanese had not made him bitter permanently.
 Longs for Home Meal
 This, for inStance:
 Many times in the past months I have longed to sit down to the table and enjoy one of those deli cious meals we used to have" he wrote. Mother. I will never again complain about having to eat pota-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
(By United PresS)

Russian trops swOeep through the Crimea, capturing the capital, SimferOpOl, and the Black Sea ports of Yevpatoiya and Feodosi- va; beyond Odessa, the Russians seize OvidipOl.
 Tbout 750 U. s. bombers, es- corted by HOO fighters, blast air plane plants at Augsburg, and Oberpfaffenhofen in Germany; destroy 1S4 German planes; 5S American planes are missing; lS of the U. S. planes land in Switz- erland, one of them being shot down for failing to obey landing instructions; crews of the others are interned.
 In India, British capture a hill northwest of Imphal and check the Japanese around KOhima; American and Chinese forces con- tinue to gain down the Mogaung Valley.
 Allied aircraft drop 322 tons of bombs on the enemy base of Hol- landia, on New Guinea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

WnlrrrII,e unlnn ennrtA. 4t4 clnas wkD mee9 ullh n11. HNNA M New Britain. and th3 VsS1 t'33 W be under the direction of u1g. N1ls son, che pastor of the church
 AGr. and AGrs. Wesley noo1 and George Lane were whiting rcI1tlp11 in Winchester last night
 Mrs. Emma Moran received e phone call from her son Harold Moran of the U. S. Navy who has been serving on an aircraft carrier overseas for Il months, informing her that he is enroute home from the coast for a short leave.
 The Viewers Club of St. PauIsn Episcopal church met Wednesday evening in the parish hall for their regular business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
Walter WineheIl
 On BrO0dw0y
sssss Hsss RsvaaSsA e.ssNsA wsA DsN nu~

trasts in the sutton Place area. An
 impoverished family in a cold-waOeT fiat can gaze through it's windows and view a luxurious duplex apart ment across the street 5. Amer ica's Rue de la Paix-57th Street. Glutted with art galleries and deal- CTS The city's most beautiful park: Fort Tryon Park. It is land scaped with breath-taking artistry. From its heights you can enjoy an unforgettable view of Manhattans panorama.
 The towns amateur propagan- distS who chalk their messages on the sidewalks. One goes from block to block writing: Save the WorldI' SkyscraperS changing colt rs during different hours of the day. They appear most arreSting when reflecting the twilight glow The Museum of Modern Art which sends its exhibitions on tour to mu- seums in other parts of the country The museums structure is as mod ernistic as anything it displays :. The largest and most succulent hot dawgs in town: At the Central Park cafeteria ., Harlem's overcrowded community. People there pay aa much as 50 per cent of their income for rent. Some apartments have three shifts of sleepers Bryant Parks outdoor library, where intel lectuals sit in the sun absorbing the classics.
 The tattered shoes of shoeshine' boys Aptly-named Welfare Island. Filled with municipal hos pitals and old peoples homes grouped in little landscaped villages <. The Waldorf's colorful Sert Room, named after Jose Maria Sert who painted its murals The Liberty Pole in Union Square. It commomorates the Declaration of Independence and honors a Tam many leader <. Sylvan Terrace, a short, private street lined with col- onial-style frame houses. It still retains the dignified atmosphere of the powdered wig area The art gallery at Carnegie Hall for artists who have studios there Sohn D. Rockefeller's illuminated bust in the Standard Oil edifice lobby. In the dark of night it makes an ee1ie scene |. . Russian soldiers jittev- plugging in a Main Stem dance hall :. New York: A Big City and a Little World.
 British fa rrnar mill ioi,, fo,. ..l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
BEeAR HUNTING IS EXTENSIVE

A recent study made of the black bear in Pennsylvania has revealed that sportsmen spend an estimated 5000 in bagging each bear. The money is spent on travel, guns, am- munition, lodgings, clothes and other items.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
WAR STAMP SALES 2
 HELD AT SCHOOL
Sprague Students Sub- scribe $I96; Two Rooms
 Contribute IOO16
WATERVILLE
,srrespsndsnt,s Phons-a-ssll

Waterville, April 13-War Stamp sales at Sprague school yesterday amounted to $l96. Rooms having one-hundred percent sales were Miss Gladys Monroe and Miss Rose Ban- mons eighth grades. Rooms having the greatest sales were Miss Rose Bannon's eighth grade, $35.75; Miss Rose Robins second and third grades, $32.35; Miss Mary Shana- hans seventh grade, $20.35; and Miss Gladys Monroe's eighth grade, $18.30.
 Mrs. Agnes Mccarthy, Pharma- cists mate third class, of the WAVES is spending a 10-day leave with her husbands parents, MT. and Mrs George Mccarthy of 1880 Thomas ton avenue. She is stationed at Charleston, s. c. Her husband, Ed ward Mccarthy, Pharmacists mate second class, is with a naval unit in New Hebrides.
 The Women'S Chorus of Grace Methodist church will meet this evening at the church.
 The weekly Bible Study classes will be held tomorrow night at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
FIVE DIVORCE ACTIONS
 ON UNCONTESTED LIST

Five divorce actions pending in superior court were placed on the uncontested list today by Judge John A. Cornell following presenta- tion of motions at the short cal- endar session. They are:
 Marcel A. Duprey against Minet- ta Helene Duprey, Alice Maddalena Davino against Frank Davino, Bertha Poirier Schadee against Vincent Schadee, Charles R. Gra- cie against Bessie McMahon Gra- cie, and Evelyn Robillard Marinel- Ii against George Marinelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

CAN'T OVERLOOK ANYTHING
 Salem, Ind. (UP) The Salem rationing board received this re- quest for additional kerosene for cooking purposes: Children are larger and will eat more. Also have a new dog to cook for"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

British farmers will join fox runts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

Buy War Bonds & Stamps
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Holiday, Birthday
observance Combined

Carpenter Women's Relief Corps
combined their annual Christmas
party and December birthday lunch.
con into one party preceding their
business meeting. Friday at GAR.
Hall, beginning at 10 O'Clock. Mrs.
Bert Gillette was chairman OF the
Christmas program and games. Mrs.
Lowell Lee gave two Christmas
readings and the group sang
Christmas carols. with Mrs. Otis
Tooze accompanying at the piano.
Christmas gifts were exchanged.
At 1880 the group sat down TO
luncheon at tables decorated for
Christmas and for those whose
birthdays fall in December. Mrs
Minnie Rust and Mrs. Edward
Grannis.
With Mrs. Vincent Celebrezze
presiding at the business meeting.
II was decided to send Christmas
gifts and greeting cards 10 ii shut
in members. Mrs. Harry Weston
will be in charge. During the day
a Christmas basket for a needy
family, provided by the corps and
the past presidents Of the corps,
was packed. Mrs. Celebrezze and
Mrs John Bird furnished the birth.
dav cake and Christmas trimmings.
The officers will be installed by
Mrs. Bird, Jan. 4. .
Mrs. CelebreEze was winner OF
the mystery box.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
LITER Seeks
His Liberty

Ann Arbor, Dec. ga convict
ed lifer at Southern Michigan State
Prison, Is seeking his release after
serving twenty four years it was
revealed here today by County
Clerk Luella Smith.
Ernest Henry. formerly Of Wash
ington St. Ann Arbor. Is attempt
ing to prove, through his attorneys
that he wasn't convicted according
to law, and that the court erred in
accepting his plea Of guilty.
The original confession signed
by Henry states in part that he
came home on the night OF January
81. 1921, and found his wife in a
compromising position. with an
other man. and In the ensuing fra.
cas-, he attacked both the intruder
and his wife with a hammer. Lulu
Henry, the wife. died shortly after.
Before she died, however. the con
fession shows that she asked her
husband to take their child to rela
tives In Detroit. Henry compiled
with her instructions, but wa,
afraid to return home. He appar
entity did not come back to Anr
Arbor until after his arrest in De
troit in February Of the same year
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Guests Entertained
at Meeting of OAR.

Guests were entertained az the
Christmas OAR. meeting at the
Literary Club House Friday eve
ming. The lovely rooms were
bright with Christmas greens and a
big tree.
Mrs. II. c. Colburn, the program
chairman. presented a beautifully
arranged setting Of the Gospel
story OF the Christ, In which she
was helped by Mrs F. r. Dixon and
Mrs. Simon Fagerstrom as readers,
and by Miss Beulah Hankinson and
Maxwell Ament with music.
Mulled cider and fruit bread were
served with Mrs. Fred WILDER and
Mrs. Joseph Thompson presiding
at the prettily decorated table.
The vice regent. Mrs. Allan Die
ter, presided. and seven names
were presented :or membership.
The junior chapter urged publicity
for the benefit bridge party to be
held in January. all proceeds TO
90 10 the Seeing Eye Dog projec..
Thirty-four dollars was reported
collected for the Percy Jones Hos.
pital Christmas fund. Mrs. II. z.
WILDER was endorsed by the chap
ter for the office OF state historian.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Along the Street

In observance OF the yuie tide
season. an afternoon tea has been
arranged for the employees and
friends Of Walkers Stork shop
Monday. p. m. TO s p. m. Mrs.
Coda Huston. manager OF the store,
will be the hostess.
Retrigerators, immediate deliv.
cry. Wilbur Radio Sales, 1923 Pearl
st. Phone 2494. adv.
Harry C Peet left today to spend
the holidays with sister. Mrs.
Howard Parker, at her home in
Angola. Indiana. He plans TO re-
turn Wednesday.
Carl H. Morrow. brother to Miss
Alma Morrow. Walker Storage Fur
niture Sales. returned to Ypsilanti
Wednesday after visiting for sew
eral weeks with relatives In Arkan.
sas.
Pvt. John Willet. former Yellow
Cab driver, who entered the army
several weeks ago. has been given
a five day Through extension from
Sheppard Field. Texas. He has been
home on IA day furlough, and had
applied Cor the special holiday
extension.
NJ. and VI. Coal Co. 312 y. River
St. are the sole distributors OF
Ford Coke. now available. adv
The annual Christmas dinner for
operators OF the Beautyland Salon
will be Sunday evening at the Farm
Cupboard. Following the dinner
which will begin at p. m. the par,
ty will transfer to the home oil
Mrs. Douglas Palmer, Ann Arbor
for a gift exchange.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Study Club Has
Christmas Party

The true Christmas spiri: pre-
vailed at the annual Christmas par
~ OF the Prospect Child Study
Club At Gilbert House. A beautiful
" decorated Christmas tree and
fireplace made an attractive back
ground. The evening was spent
socially with games and contests
under the direction OF the program
committee. Ethelyn Estey. Mary
Snyder. Thelma Milne and Laurene
Slough. A delicious two course
luncheon, featuring famous
Christmas pudding, was served
from individual tables lighted with
candles shaped like snow men. An
exchange OF Christmas gifts was
made al the close OF the evening.
Ethelyn Es:ey led the group in the
singing OF Christmas carols. Toys
and books we're brought for the
children at Beyer Hospital on
Christmas day. The next meeting
will be at the home Of Mary Snyder
on January 3.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Marriage Licenses

William Dobson, %. los Martin
Pl.. Ann Arbor, to Mary NJ. Hunter,
20. $500 Geddes Rd.. Ann Arbor.
Raymond c. O'Rourke, %, SSS Z.
Jefferson, to Mary NJ. Johnson. 70,
s02 Thompson Ave, Ann Arbor.
Abe Edward Bell. %, 535 Jeffer.
son Ave. Ypsilanti, to Sophronia
N. Mitchell, IS, 4s2 First Ave, Up
silanti.
Delos Z. Drucker, 25. 500 Lincoln
Ave, Ann Arbor, TO Norma l.. Yer
nois, 114l Catherin ST., Ann Ar
Dor.
John =. Laughlin. 81, 1893 White
St. Ann Arbor. 10 Matilda Barbara
Meyer, 81, 1888 Jewett Ave, Ann
Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Hospital Treatment
Given Three Persons


Ann Arbor. Dec. 22-Accidents
sent three persons to hospitals here
Friday. Two persons were injured
In an automobile crash shortly al
ter s p. m. at Washington and
vision st.
The injured were Mrs. Marsh
Bradshaw, rs, 40 Forest Ave, ana
Charles Shisheda, III s. DIVISION
81.
Police reports show that Nelson
l.. Treaster. 1918 Edgewood. East
Ann Arbor, a taxi driver attempt.
ed left turn and his car skidded
when he tried to stop. II careened
into the path OF the oncomins
vehicle driven by MRS. BRADSHAW.
Mr.. 1reaster was given 'ra'hc
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Invitations Out
For Anniversary

Three hundred invitations have
been issued for the golden wedding
anniversary celebration OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Deake. to take place
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock In
the Baptist Church. After the cere-
mony In the auditorium. a reception
will take place In the social hall and
special guests, Rev. Herbert Car
nell. Lansing. and others from Ann
Arbor, will speak.
Mr.. Deake was county drain com
missioner for several years. The
couple have one daughter. Mrs,
Edward Dykman, and three grand
children.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
oPA FILES SUIT

Detroit-AP-The OPA filed suit
in Federal Court Friday for $780,
900 in treble damages from the
Bruce Foundry and Manufacturing
Co. OF Tecumseh for alleged over
charges amounting to $4,000 on
gray iron castings. The Peninsular
Furnace and Foundry Co, Chelsea.
was sued for sS,097.51 on a similar
charge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
COORDINATE OFFICES

Detroit-AP-In a move 10 coor'
dinate all Michigan offices OF the
Veterans Administration. is floors
OF the Union Guardian BUILDING
will be taken over next week. The
nresent staff Of 500 will be aug
mented by an additional 400 en-
moves Il was announced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
CAR ENTE ED

Ann Arbor, Dec. 22-William
Brown OF AIS West Madison Ave.
reported TO police Friday night that
someone had broken into his car
The vehicle was parked at Thayer
at N. University Ave. and the Prov
Ter had smashed the glass OF the
right front window.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Rural Events
TODAY
Cherry HIN
By STANLEY

TODAY
Cherry HIN
Sunday School Christmas pro
gram, S p. m.
Salem
Girl Scouts Christmas party, Fed.
Grated Church, gift exchange and
refreshments.
Lariet Club Christmas party, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Powers, North
vile.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22

Miss Ann Winter arrived this
week from Michigan State College
and is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
L. Winter.
Miss Edith Adams will have as
her guest over the holidays DR..
Elizabeth Kznouse, OF Ann Arbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Hart and
daughter Sharon. Tomah. Wis, ar
rived Friday to spend the holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hart and Mr.. and Mrs. La
Faye:te Sphinx. They will attend a
family dinner Sunday at the James
Hart home and a dinner ror the
family and friends at the Sphinx
home. Monday. On Monday night
they will be entertained at the
home OF Mrs. Harris sister. Mrs.
Wilson Koch. Tuesday night they
will be entertained At .he home OF
Miss Gertrude Maulbetsch, Ann Ar
Dor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Hosts at Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Winter,
limerick s., were hosts at dinner
Thursday evening to 1t. Robert Z.
Hartman. Mr.. and Mrs. 7. c. lie
baron and Ensign Warren B. LIE
Baron.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22

YOKOHAMA-AP-A L. $. mill
,ary commission trying Little
Glass Eye" Tatsuo Tsuchiya on
charges OF killing an American
prisoner OF war Friday denied de-
Tense motion to acquit the former
guard. The commission refused also
10 dismiss the count on which the
prosecution is basing It's request
for the death penalty.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22
Children to be
Guests at Home

Neighborhood children from the
ages of ten TO three who live on
Woods Road, Linden Court and
Pleasant Drive will gather this eve.
ming around a Christmas tree In
the living room OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Tuley Waiting to sing Christmas
Carols and exchange gifts. Later
in the evening motion pictures will
be shown followed by refreshments
On Thursday evening Charles
Waiting. entertained four members
Of his Cub Scout troop at a games
party. His guests were Gregory
Broad. Robert Lord. George Wal.
lace and William Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. VI. Greenstreet
will have as guests over the week
end their son-in-law, and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gran: Cheney and
their children. Ann and Stewart,
who will arrive this afternoon from
their home In Midland. The Chen
ey's will not be here for Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenstreet and their
son and daughter-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark NJ. Greenstreet and their
granddaughter, 10. will have
Christmas dinner together
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-22

Word has been received by Dean
OF Men James NJ. (Bingo) Brown
OF the Normal College that L. w.
Olds. formerly Lieutenant Comman.
der of the Nays physical fitness
program has been elevated to the
rank OF a full commander with
headquarters In Washington. Com
mander Odds takes over the work
formerly handled by Com. Gene
Tunney. During the war period,
Commander Odds had his headquar-
tiers in San Diego. Calf. L. w. Odds
for many years was instructor In
the department OF physical educa-
ton in the Normal College and
coached the track team to many
winning seasons.
Glen W. Reynolds. carpenters
mate sc. with the Navy SeaBees,
has written his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Reynolds that he has
been promoted from Seaman nc,
and is now at Guam. He was in
Philadelphia until October 81. then
wen. TO China, and now back to
Guam,
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Corbett re-
ceived telephone call this morn
In from their son T/5 James II.
Corbett, from the West Coast say
in that he had arrived and had
been marooned on an island since
Tuesday, but was now at Camp
Knight. Due to lack OF transports-
ton, he said that he will not be
home for Christmas, but hopes to
be here soon after. He was in New
Guinea for 81 months, and sailed
from Manila. He said he was very
sick coming over. He has not seen
his family for over three years.
Mrs Edna Holt, 333 Clark St.. re.
ceived a cable from her son, Sgt.
William r. Holt. Friday from Man.
liza. telling her that he has received
his embarkation orders and hopes
to see her soon. So. Holt has been
in the service fof three years, two
of which have eeen served in the
Pacific theater.
II. Robert ID. Mcclure arrived
home Tuesday afternoon from
Shanghai, China.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Abercrom-
bic have received word from their
son. Ii Thomas Abercrombie VINO
was recently transferred from he
Army Air Base at Romulus to Mem
phis Tenn, that he has had anoth'
or transfer and IS now stationed al
the Army Air Base at Wilmington,
Del.
The family OF Sgt. Nelson Min
cey. husband OF Mrs. Ruth Mincey
Jerome St. have him at home al
ter an absence OF over two and one
half wears. Sgt. Mincey served In
the ETC. He has just received MS
honorable discharge at Camp Az
terbury Sgt. Mincey is the son OF
Luther Mincey, $50 Parkwood ST
and Mrs Bernard Kreager OF o,f
Davis St. and Is one OF four broth
ara who have served In this war.
Pfc. r. f. Mincey has recent,
arrived home from Fort Sill, Okla
homa on a ten day furlough. Ht
will be home for Christmas and
the family hope to have Marvin o.
who n serving on an LIST In the
south Pacific and Ralph z. who II
ON the U.S.S. Boxer, home Detor'
| long.