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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Cor Theft Suit Basis

Theft of car owned by the Darcey Transportation Company from the Boiano Parking Station on Spring Street is the basis of a $1 ,O0O civil action filed in Common Pleas Court today by the American Automobile Fire Insurance. Con- pany of Hartford against Salvatore Boiano, owner of the station.
 The complaint states the car was in the custody of the station own- CT at the time it was stolen, Jan. 2S. It had been parked there by Harry Russell, president of the Darcey concern, the writ states. The vehicle was later found in Great Bend, Pa, in damaged condi- ton.
 The insurance company states it reimbursed Darcey for $1,41O, and that 1t cost SAYS to repair the car. The loss is computed at $66O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
 Reducedby RoinyS Spell
 I,267 Cars Checked To Dats at Freight
 Street Lane

The testing lane set up by the Police Department on Freight Street Wednesday. was the subject of comment yesterday by William V. Hawkes., chairman of the Wa terbury Safety Council.
 The step taken by the Police Department, he said, should be highly commended. He pointed out that the Department iS doing "a very good job in this initial step, and the Waterbury Safety Coun- cil will back it every step of the way"
 MT. Hawkes. urged support of the safety campaign by local citizens and asserted that any safety meas ure would fail without such sup port.
 For the first three days of the inspection, It. Joseph -Pettit said, 1257 cars have passed through the lane. He said that there was only slightly over 300 oars inspected yesterday, but he based the reduc~ ton on the indictment weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Auxiliary In Session Here

Mrs. John E. Hill, member of the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church, yesterday ad- dressed the 65- annual business meeting of the Connecticut branch of the Women's Auxiliary, Nation al Council of the Protestant Epis- copal Church. The meeting was held at the Trinity Parish House, New Haven.
 Morning session was opened with prayers by the Rev. c. Lawson Will lard Jr., followed by the general business meeting. Monday pray CTS were led by the bishop coadjutor Rt. Rev. Walter H. Gray. The bi- shop of Connecticut, Rt. Rev. Fred erick G. Burlong, greeted the aux Hilary before lunch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
$63,O00 Realty Deal Recorded

Mrs. Evelyn R. Margiotta, 501 Columbia Boulevard Extension, has purchased the Hendricken Apart rnents at 317-325-3T North Main Street and three smaller buildings on Hendricken Place from Mary Minahan of Waterbury and Char lotte and Rita Rhinehart of New Haven, according to a warranty deed filed hn the town clerks office yesterday.
 The approximate purchase price was $63, 900. The property includes four buildings housing 30 tenants. A $35 900 mortage was taken out from the Waterbury Trust Company by Mrs. Margiotta. She also operates Marks Restaurant at 1877 Thom- aston Avenue.
 The transaction was handled by Attorney Frank T. Healey and the Mark A. Terney real estate agency
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Naval EnroIlee Killed in Theft

Boston, May IS. (UP)-A Rox- bury youth who soon was to have joined the Navy was shot to death by a policeman as he and a com panion fled after breaking into a branch library late last night. The companion escaped.
 William Munzert, Jr., 18, died at a hospital of an abdominal wound inflicted by Patrolman Paul B. Curtis of Roslindale. The police man had been stationed inside the Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library because of series of breaks there.
 Curtis reported that soon after II P. M. first floor window was shattered and two youth entered He yelled for them to surrender and when they fled he fired two warning shots into the air. A third shot hit Munzert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Du Bois Speaker In Philadelphia

Several members of the InQuS- trial F'oremen's Club of the Wa terbury Y.MC.A. are registered at the annual meeting of the National Council of Foremen's Clubs in Philadelphia.
 c Arthur DuBois, chairman of the rating committee of the na- tional council, was scheduled to speak today on the rating program. Arville H. StebbtnS, another lo- cal member, participated yestef- day in a panel discussion on the subject, Building Strength Into 2 Foremen,S Club"
 Other Waterburians attending include: Philip J. Rochon. John F. Fitzgerald, William H. Vining, Clar- ence A. Miller, and Arthur L. Pur- inton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Teen-Agers Dance Friday DrauUs 125

The dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in co-opera- tion with the Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul Church in An- derson School gymnasium last night was attended by more than 126 teen-agers. Music was furnished from recordings and refreshment was served.
 Mrs. Albert Schiavone was in charge of arrangements, assisted by Mrs. Marcel Young, Mrs. Margaret Benner, Mrs. Lucille Blum, Mrs. AL fred Weihn and Mrs. Margaret Keaveney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Late Realty Nelvs

Documents filed at the town clerks office in City Hall include.
 Warranty Deeds
 J. Gray Somers to Lola Faye Troendly, property on Circuit Ave- nue.
 Patrick F. Porto to Abraham and Bertha Abel, property on Chap man Avenue.
 Patrick A. Mcclure to John F, and Hedwig c. Raymond, property on Atwood Avenue.
 Louis and Viola M. MuchinSky to Anthony D. Greco, portion of prop erty recorded in Vol. 547, Page N0 Waterbury Land Records.
 Nora Griffin to The Murphy Ad- vertising O., property on Meriden Road.
 Carmine and Anna Capuano tc The Murphy Advertising O., prop erty on Meriden Road. Eva T. and Rosa Herbst to Will liam Yakubonis, property on Shef- field Street.
 Jules and Cecelia Bourassa tc Winston R. and Muriel E. Mliott property on Hill Street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 John F. and Hedwig c. Reymonc to Ernest L. and Floria A. Reymont property on Atwood Avenue, $, 400
 John Turek to Waterbury. Say ings Bank, property on Jefferson and South Elm Streets, $6,5OO. Anthony D. Marc, and others to The Waterbury Trust CO. prop erty on East Main Street, $8,OO0. Michael Negro to Th0mastol Savings Bank, property on Soutl Main Street, $2,3O0. Assunta Greece to VineenzD Bi anchini, property on Chattield Ave nue, $4.00O.. Assignment of Mortgages
 The Lomas and Nettleton Com pany to Winsted Savings Bank. tW' mortgages.
 The Waterbury National Bank t Mrs. Anna c. Marc.
 Mortgage Releases
 The Prudential Insurance Com pany, Newark. N. J., to Patrick 4 Mcclure.
 First Federal Savings &S L0al Association of Waterbury to Julitl and Margaret M. Budd.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Johl Turek.
 The Citizens & Manufactures National Bank of Waterbury, tlls tee under the will of Minnie Cone, to Leo e. Devlin. i Mrs. Ann 0. Marc to Anth0n D. Marc and Dominick Cianci6l! | ThoAnaston Savings Bank to Rcl lGicaxd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Six More Complete Red Cross Course

Mrs. Lester Greene, chairman ol the Red Cross Home Service Corps, has announced that six additional volunteer workers have completed Q basic training course, conducted by Miss Office Walton, home service secretary. They are: Mrs. Ted A. Berman, Mrs. John M. Brodie, Mrs. Talcott B. Clapp, Mrs. Herbert B Coe, Mrs. M. L. Vollmayer, and Miss Susan Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Fellowship PIov Scores

'Herbie's First Date," play gwen last night at the Bunker Hill Con- gregational Church by members ol the Junior High Pilgrim Fellowship of the church, was attended by over 200 persons.
 Proceeds for the play and an old fashioned square dance which fol lowed, will be used by the MT. and Mrs. Club, sponsors, for iortn- coming convention.
 In the cast were: Priscilla K1roy, Nancy Mills, Marilyn Patterson Cynthia Frederick and Judson Wells. Percy Knox was promptef for the square dance and music was furnished by Reggie Lawrence ana his orchestra. Eleanor MattSon was soloist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
MorinsoIo's Suit Settled

A settlement out of court has been made in the $2OOOO civil &C., tion brought by Peter Maringola of Waterbury against James E. Conroy, Mary s. Conroy, and George w. Bowerman, all of Litchfield, as the result of a cellar-stariway fall on the defendants property in Litch- field May g, 1914.
 The plaintiff, driver and delivery man for the Forest City Express Company, claimed he was making delivery to the cellar when he stepped on an allegedly defective stair and fell. Back, chest, and arm injuries, and a concussion of the brain were listed in the com- plaint.
 Papers withdrawing the suit have been filed in Superior Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Edno SpolIone Seeks Divorce

|. Divorce actions were filed in Superior Court today as follows:
 Ephram J. Dupois of Waterbury against Josephine Donnelly Dupois of Brooklyn, N. .Y.; married June IS, 1925 in Brooklyn; cruelty since Jan. l, 1936 and intemperance al- leged; custody of six children sought.
 Edna Baker Spallone of Wolcott against Pasquale Spallone, also oi Wolcott; married Dec. 9, 1924 cruelty since Dec. 10, 1914 alleged alimony sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Writ of Manddn1us Granted to Siricd
 Books, Records of Waterbury
 Amusements, Inc., To Be Inspected By Applicant or Representative

OpeninGoof all financial books and records of the Waterbury Amusements, Inc. operator of the Lido Theater on South Main Street, to John D. Sirica, owner of one quarter interest in the corporation, was ordered in Superior Court writ of mandamus server last night on Alvira s. Quatrano, Frederick Quatrano and William A. Sirica, all officers of the concern.
 The mandamus proceedings were brought yesterday before Judge Ed ward J. Quinlan with the aid of Assistant States Attorney Walter ". Smyth. The stockf1older, in whose behalf the states attorney inter- vened, was represented by Attorney Edward Mascolo.
 Tn his complaint, Sirica stated that on April 29 he asked the three officers to give him an opportunity to examine the books, records
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Vehicle Office
 Closed for Day

The branch office of the State Motor Vehicle Department on Wa tertown Avenue was closed today in compliance with a request by Gov ernor Raymond E. Baldwin that all state offices remain closed today in respect to the late John M. Dove, State controller and State Dem- ocratic chairman. Mir. Dove died Wednesday. Funeral services were held today.
 Mrs. Alice E. Bradley announced the office will be open Monday during the usual hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of Joe's Tine Shop, 241 Month Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut (by Joseph Samoska) for Certificate ot Approval for Used Car Dealers License will be held on Wednesday. May 2oth. 1946 at 11:3O A. M. in the Mayors Office, City Hall, Water bury, Connecticut as provided by General tSatutes.
 JOHN s. MONAGHAN. : S-l7-St. Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Legal Notices
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs-
 TRICT Of WATERBURY, ss. PRO-
 BATE COURT, May 15, 1946.
 ESTATE of WILLIAM M. MIECK- ENICUS, late of the town of Wa terbufy, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly att tested. within said time, will be de- barred 8 recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to RALPH T. MISCAVAGE, Administrator. Address, 71 Rosemount Avenue, Wa terbury, Connecticut.
 Per Order of Court
 JOHN J. HOWARD. 5-le-St. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
LIKE woMEN's PURSES

Hollywood-NEike Mazurki has no pockets in the costume he wears in RKO Radios Technicolor produc- ton, "Sinbad the Sailor" but in it's balloon sleeves he carries a wallet, comb, a deck of pinochle cards, a gin rummy deck, q poker deck, three murder mystery books, Q box of ci- gars, cigarettes, notebook, pen, pen- ell and several letters his wife gave him to mail 6 week ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
COP. Women ir1 Meeting Mondav

Mrs. Viola B. Amelung, president has announced the annual meeting of the Waterbury Women's Repub- hcan Club will take place Monday at 8 P. M. in the Colonial room of The Elton. Delegates will be appointed to attend the Young Re- publicans' Convention in Hartford at the Hotel Garde, May g and 24.
 After the business meeting, the remainder of the evening will be cevoted to informal business and bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Time Coming Case Put OUer One Week

A one-week postponement was made in Superior Court yesterday on a scheduled hearing involving the U. S. Time Corporations zoning case against the Middlebury zoning Commission. The hearing will be on . defendants motion for correction of the concern's pleadings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of QualDer Motors, 07O Watertown Ave- nue, Waterbury, Connecticut (hy Philip '. Guertin) for Certificate of Approval for a Used Car Dealers License will be held on Friday, May Slst, lel6 ct ll:46 A. M. in the May or's Office, City Hall, Waterbury. Connecticut as provided by General Statutes.
 JOHN s. MONAGHAN. 5-1e-St. Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
BEARDsLEY HONoRED

DGA1NOOAG1 nO1NOxN6O
 Attorney Harry J. Beardsley, state president of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was named Connecticut's representative on the national board of trustees at the 56th annual congress of the na- tional society this week in Trenton, N. J.
 Howard E. Coe, delegate-at-large, and Mrs. Coe, were among Water bury residents at the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Battalion Dance
 Tonight af ELfon

About 200 local members of the 7SSd Field Artillery Battalion are expected to attend a reunion dance tonight at Tffe Elton. Thomas P. Bowling is chairman of the dance committee for the Brass City Bat talion. Music will be furnished by Francis Delfino and his orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
HosDifoI Bulletins

Rev. Peter Daly, pastor of the immaculate Conception Church in New Hartford, was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital yesterday where he is undergoing observation. Father Daly was formerly stationed at St. Margaret's Church, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
CHANGE OF NAME

Permission to change their sur- name to Post was given by Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan yes- terday to Stanley Poskavage, his wife, Anne, and Alfred Poskavage, all of Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
ttNHuRT IN PLuNGE

Boston, May l6- (UP) = Three year-old Joan Ehrhorn plunged 25 feet from window of her home, landed on a cement sidewalk and then picked herself up-breathlesa. scared but unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
NOTICE

Advertising hearing on the appli- cation of Mrs. Mary Perugini to es- tablish e gasoline station on the premises at 254 Bishop Street. Wa terbury, Connecticut.
 Hearing to be held on Friday, May 9lst, lAA6 at il:30 A. M. in Mayor Office, City E1all, Waterbury. Con. JOHN s. MONAGHAN. S-l4-St. a Mayer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. Gertrude Lane; Telephone 3-6Sl1.
June Bride PortyGuest
 Shirley Paradis
 To Wed R, J, LaY0ia

Waterville, May 1S - Mrs. Louis Bouldy and Mrs. Louis Tucker were hostesses recently at a greenback shower held at the Turf Banquet Hall, in honor of their niece, Miss Shirley Paradis, whose marriage to Romeo J. Lavoie will take place Saturday, June 8.
 Table decorations were carried out in gold ana green with . bridal cake forming the centerpiece The bride-to-be was presented with a corsage of sweetpeas and daisies and harmonizing miniature cor sages were distributed to the guests.
 The guests included: Mrs. Eugene O'Connor, Mrs. Irving Tucker, Mrs Jack Tata, Mrs. Michael Callahan Mrs. Frank Tucker, Mrs. Edward Conopask, Mrs. Delina Paradis, Mrs Raymond Paradis, Mrs. Harry Platt Mrs. William Nolan, Mrs. Marjorie Dillon, Mrs. Hermine Bouley, Mrs, Joseph Bouldy, Mrs. Frank Martin, Mrs. Fred MacLelland. Mrs. Kath- crime Dahl, Mrs. Paul Fitzgerald, Mrs. Arthur Blewitt, Jr., Mrs. Charles Katiluis, Mrs. Raymond McGuire, Mrs. Alphonse Beaulieu, Mrs. George Burgoyne, Mrs. AL phonse Carrette, Mrs. Al Deslau- riers, Mrs. Acland Wright, Mrs. Winifred Creaven, Mrs. Elizabeth Downey, Mrs. Michael Shiel, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Mary Toner, Mrs. Paul Donahlue, Mrs. Marie O'Leary, Mrs. Frank Seery, Mrs George Goggin, Mrs. Harold Tucker Mrs. Clarence Tucker, Mrs. Frank Paradis, Mrs. Louis Tucker and Mrs Louis Bouley, Helen Wilson, Shirley Barnhardt, Ruth Tucker, Ethel Story, Shirley Paradis and Doris Tucker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18

William Creegan, Sr., of 1927 Thomaston Avenue is a patient at the Waterbury Hospital
 Brown -ROuslkie
 The marriage of Sherman Brown, son of MT. and Mrs. Sherman Brown of Boyden Street and Miss Marguerite Joan Rouskie, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Rousie, of New Britain, took place this morning at 10 at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, New Britain.
 Mrs. Raymond Malia, attended her sister as matron of honor and MT. Malia served as best man. Harold Brown, brother of the bride groom, and Gerald DWyer of New ington, uncle of the bride, served as uSherS.
 Following are the church services for tomorrow:
 Union-Worship Servire at 10; Sunday School at II A. M. and Evangelistic service, 7:30 P. M.
 Gospel Hall-Breaking of Bread, 10:30 A. M.; Sunday School at 6:30 P. M.; and Gospel Service at 7:3O F. M.
 The Community Club will hold an Old Fashioned Get-together to- night at 7:3O at Sprague gym. Prizes will be awarded for cards and dancing, and the door prize will be Nylon stockings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-18
Dial 4-212I For
 Best Results
AnnoIncements
5 Lost and Found

HAVING LOST-passbook No. 190l6 issued to me by The Waterbury National Bank. hereby make ap- plication for . new one to replace , same. Chester CiesliwSlIi.
Evening star., 1946-02-22

Spring ooots the call the you
pies from exclusive collection by Loss
at Lonsburohs
will their vibrant
that it is the foterine color for Spinq
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-09-14
Take Long Trip

Mr. and MIS- Benjamin Bias
sencille Of 1926 East Lafayette
street are leaving the city for
Nashville where Mr. Blassengille
VIII complete has medical career
at Meharr Medical College
Mrs. B.assenelle. the former
Thclns Howell, will study IN
the field Of Sociology
Before entering school the
Blassenglles viii motor to New
York City. who're they Will Join
Mr. and Mrs. James Zeiglor and
Miss Bessie Hamilton. relatives
Of Mrs Blassengille Mrs Zeig.
Ter Is a teacher IN the New
York Public School system. and
also is completing her work to-
wards Masters Degree from
Columbia UNIVERSITY Miss la
milton, who attends Spellman
College as a senior this year
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-09-14

were Margaret Turner, Gwen
dolyn Ford. Bcrnice Frederick
and yours truly
Then pretty Marie Owens
surprised hubby Jimmy Ovens,
With a birthday party and twas
really surprise Dr. D T Bur
,on had an awfullv tough time
thinking up stories to tell while
Keeping jimmy driving around
IN the rain SOS he wouldn't go
homo before the bag was ready
20 be popped And as per US
aal Marie had everything Just
ight---a and so beautiful.
Effervescent VALERIE Pettiford
Of West Grand boulevard did
some honors for a natal day
celebration too. Her friend and
ncighbor. Miss Mignon Brown,
had birthday Thursday, so,
Valerie, who loves TO entertain
and whom all Detroit loves to
have entertain, because she so
tops" at it---suprprised Mignon
with a birthday party at her
homo. The service included eve
rythinc from champagne 10
suits. and flowers everywhere.
One of the most pleasant sur
oriscS of the evening was a
long distance telephone call
from Vallerie's mother, Mrs.
tiortensa Turner of Washing
ton. d. c 70 wish Mlgnon a
| Happy Birthday" That---the
most unusual gift among the
many lovely ones Mignon re-
ccivcd was Just like the regal
( Mrs Turner
And the the week coming
I'D. the calendar looks trcmen-
dously interesting The heir Of
the Joseph Branams Of Arden
I Park, Gwcndolyn Branam will
4 make her debut TO society at
/ the Labor Temple and at the
same spot, the same week, DR..
/ and Mrs. Walter Mack and Or.
and Mrs D T Burton are en-
/ pertaining with a dancing party.
TRAvELoGUE
Jeanetta WEIGH who ought 10
be resting up between cam
/ paigns is on the 60 or TO
Chicago went Jcanctta last
week for few days and now
/ is home for dash TO sec hub
by, Milton Brown started IN his
new business as a realtor
The Rev and Mrs Horace
White are homo from their gall
lavanting, including a trip 20
Cincinnati. Ohio, the former
home Of Juanita White
Allyson Warrick Barrett is
home 10 begin her duties as
school marin with the Detroit
Board after a summer Of Bal
umorc. Md. Washington, d. c.,
! Philadelphia, Pa. New York
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-09-14
Bits Of BanterInQ
By Bobbye

And so they married. Pretty GLADYS HOUSE,
ronuar Delta soror, wed to WILLIAM REUBEN and
bvnamic MAVIS BONNEY became MRS WALTER b.
on Sunday September & Cupid is starting
d. fall season ont righ SO Of Detroit lasses
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-09-14

city and Boston, Mass.
Fannie Bethel Raiford can't
ccm to get acchmated to De-
troit and the schoolroom again
She. YOU know, took a trek out
20 California.
And the newly WEEDS Bill and
Thelma Woodward (nee Thelma
Williams), are trying to settle
down. following their tour Of
the Atlantic Sea Coast, con-
cluded with trip 20 Pitts
burgh, the home Of Bill Wood
wards parents.
Visiting the Herman Crump-
tons Of West Grand Boulevard
is Dr. Ivorite l.. Seruggs Of Buff
falo, n Y, Dr. Scruggs has re-
Gently been honorcd. Cracking
the ice 10 be the first and only,
Dr. Scruggs, just before his de-
parture from Buffalo, was app
pointed member of the Board
Of Directors Of the Buffalo
YMCA. DR.. Scruggs spent a few
days in Idlcwld then treked
here to be with his relatives,
the Crumptons.
Brilliant and versatile Helen
Garland, one Of the biggies in
the National staff of the Nation
al Council Of Negro Women will
be the guest Of the local branch
OF the NAACP to blast away
against the lynehings which
abounded at our door
Quite an addition TO our To-
cal stag line has been the dap
per Robert Glascoe. better
known as Bob who Nigh I
take up residence in Detroit
again But before he makes up
his mind he IS treking down %
Chicago, ST. Louis, Kansas City
Kans. and Oklahoma.
The George Cathcarts are
hosts again---this time to Bet
tye'S aunt Mrs. Florence Gomil-
hon Of Boston Mass
IT'S nearing the Joe Louis
bout Already DctroitcrS are on
their way. Scheduled to leave
this week is Mrs. Cutie Rox-
borough and Georgia Whisen-
ton Thrashcr Ms Thrasher
just returned from New York;
came home to celebrate her
birthday. with a very beautiful
dinner at her home on Harmon.
20 renew her wardrobe and head
back for the Eastern Coast.
Sorry indeed we were, that
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