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The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

YOKOHAMA AP - Approx
mately $500 Eighth Army enlisted
men who will have 29 months OF
service by the end of June have
been ordered TO report at replace
ment depots Saturday for shipment
to the United States. Col. A. f.
Shame. Eighth Army adjutant gen.
eral. said today.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

OTTAWA - AP - Magistrate
Glenn Strike Is expected to an
nounce this afternoon whether
Capt. David Gordon Lunan OF the
Canadian information service will
stand trial on a charge OF COM
municating secret information to
Soviet Russia. Lunan received a
preliminary hearing last Thursday.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

LONDON-INS - The London
Evening News reported that two
Soviet couriers are expected TO ar
rive in New York by special plane
today with important dispatches
from Moscow to Washington. The
report stirred speculation that the
men, Leonid Konline and Andre
Saviskonof. may be carrying Prime
Minister Stalin's answer to the
Russo-Iranian dispute now before
the UNO.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

WASHINGTON-AP- The Navy
forecasts Pacific Ocean weather
by listening in on Russia's meteor
illogical broadcasts. Capt. II. T.
Orville of the Navy's weather ser
vice said today that termination
of the plan which gave the United
States a Navy Astrological mission
in Siberia had created no serious
difficulties.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

LONDON -AP- A weary House
of Commons recessed at 5:25 a. m.
today after 15-hour debate dur
ing which the labor majority voted
down a series Of conservative-spon-
sored efforts to amend bill to re-
peal the 1927 trades dispute act
prohibiting general strikes.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

WASHINGTON-INS - Russia
and Switzerland today were re-
ported discussing a trade agree
ment whereby Soviet grain would
be exchanged for Swiss machine
tools and precision instruments.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-04-02

TEHRAN --AP- A Kurdish
chieftain who arrived here today
from Saujbulagh. seat of the gov
ernment of Ghazi Mohammed's
independent republic OF Kurdis-
tan. said that Russian troops are
Withdrawing from the Miyandaub
area in western Iran and ARE re-
turning TO Tabriz."
Evening star., 1946-11-01

Leff, TOP 10 botfonss
Fitted cordison in medium
knit. All wool in red, green, or
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
NAACP URGES REPUBLICANS
CONSIDER NEEDED LEGISLATION

NEW YORK. - The Republican
leaders meeting on November l4th
discussed procedure and legisla-
tive program for the Republican
dominated S0th Congress. were
urged by the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement Of Col
ored People to place on their
asenda for critical consideration
the passage OF Federal legisla-
ton needed to guarantee the con-
titutiJual rights and safety of
100000 Negroes and members
OF other minorities in America.
The commentator were out
lined in a letter addressed to
Senator Wallace H. White (R.-
Nainel which vas forwarded over
the signature OF Walter White.
Executive Secretary OF the y. A.
A. c. P.
In his letter Mr.. White declar-
ed May We urge that there be
laced on the agcnda the follow
'ng items:
Federal anti.lynching legis-
,adoa to check the current and
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
Asst. ATTORNEY GENERAL DAN DUKE FLOORS ANTINEGR0
TT JEWISH COLUMBIAN IN FULTON COURT HOUSE

granted Burke and his attorney
another extension Of - days in
which to answer the states attack
o. the Columbian charter.
Duke said Burke made his re-
mark about az "anglo-Saxon pub
lie official to Judge Pomeroy and
that I inferred he meant TO imply
that I was not anglo-Saxou and
that I was not doing my duty"
Recovering a second after he hit
the floor Burke rested on a sofa
and then suddenly shook a long
bony finger at Duke and yelled.
You'll answer for this" His at
torney quoted him with a remin-
der that they still were in court.
Judge Pomeroy said he was
considering action against both
Duke and Burke.
There was no immediate action
by the judge. however, and Duke
and Burke left the courthouse. Be
fore leaving Duke made his offer
to pay medical expenses for Burke.
Burke and his lawyer went 10
a washroom and then We're ac-
conpanied out Of the building by
a bailif.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
A Police Chief Lays Down the Law

Editorial the NeW York TIrcsI
Whatever else the organization calling itself Column
bans Inc. may be. it is the law in Atlanta Ga Chief
of Police n A Hornsby made this Gear on Saturday
when he arrested four men who had been picketng a
Negro family which trying into house form
ery occupied by white Whites and Negroes we're
lined up opposite sides of the The Under that
might have of riot there Chief Hornsby made
little speech I want TO tell you cor all you Column
bans he said. that Atlanta Police Department is polio
ing this town The four held So 900 bail
Minister'S and the Georgia Association Of Women
lawyers among those who supported the chief this
issue.
The Coumbans Who described themselves as "a ben
evoent and patriotic society will have their day in
court in Atlanta and perhaps elsewhere Good citizens,
North and South will share the opinion the
"beneyoence and patriotism shown the Atlanta eps-
ode They may also be moved think further about var-
phases of racial Observation-Disclosures hiring prac-
tees restrictions in theatres and other public places
in the nations capital and elsewhere These links in
the chain which from minor disoourteses to riots
and lynchings benevolent and patriotic Americans will
recognize the connection. In appaudng Chief HornSby
for his stand f3r Jaw and order they will forget 70 be
far and courteous in their dealings
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exceedingly dangerous wave Of
mob violence. We ask that the
Republican Party pledge itself to
support Of Senator Wayne Morse's
proposal to adopt rules on the
first day Of the new Congress TO
prevent filibustering in the SEN
ate or the bottling up Of lesgis-
lation in the House Rules Com
mittee. In any event. we urge
the Republican Party TO 90 on
record to support cloture in the
event Of a filibuster against the
ant..lynching bill or on items >.
3 and below.
2.-Euactment OF Federal Fair
Employment Practice Commission
as has already been pledged in
the 1874 Republican Platform.
3.-Passage Of federal legisla-
ton 10 outlaw the poll tax.
4.-Amendmert OF the Civil
Rights Act to give greater power
TO the Department Of Justice and
other federal agencies to protect
the basic civil rights of American
Continued on Page a
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Met. A CapeiIa Choir
To Broadcast Sundays
THE PROGRAM WILL BEGIN
SUNDAY DECEMBER 1st.

The Metropolitan \ Cappena
Choir is happy to announce that
beginning Sunday. December LIST.
il will broadcast over station X.
I r. o.. from 1870 to HOO Pm.
Making its debut over station
X. T. ". on July eth. it has
brought cheer. JOY. and inspiration
10 many hearts throughout he
Pacific Northwest
Under the excellent direction Of
Mr.. Joseph 5. Powe. formerly
conductor OF Wings over Jordan"
choral Ensemble. this group has
made remarkable progiess in the
SIX months that it has been in
existence.
Rev. William E. Turstal unique
narrator for the group. Rev. Wes-
le~ /. HAYES aggressive man
aver. Mr. Powz. the chair and
friends feel this advancement IS
an indication that there are IN
told and hidden possibilities for
such an organization in the future.
BE SURE. to Tune in Kl.R.o.
Sunday 1890 to 1900 p. NJ.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
MATTRESSES, CAFE OWNERS
TO Dine And DANCE DEC. z

Mrs Genevie Ward, popular
CAFE owner. Chairman of the
dance Committee of Mattresses
and Cafe Owners has completed
arrangements for their grand
Post-Thanksglyiag Jubilee Dance
al Washington Hall. 18th and E.
FL Street.
Ernie Lewis and his Orchestra
is featured for their evening OF
Dine and Dance. from 10 P. VI.
to 3 A. ".
Mrs. Ward announces many in
-oga-ions for her Jubilee. offering
a handsome prize 10 the largest
Table.
For reservation call thu dance
Chairman. CA-s669
Take aisht OFF and Dine and
Dance with your friendly Wait
resses and Cafe owners.
Monday mite. December ,. 70 to 3.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
BILB0 WILL FACE
QUIZ ON DEC. Il.

WASHINGTON. - The Senate
war investigating committee an.
nounced last week that public
hearings will open here December
L in connection with certain
transactions alleged to have been
entered into by Senator Bilbo,
Democrat. Mississippi, and certain
war contractors.
Senator Mead. Democrat, New
York. announced the decision 10
aold open hearings. He said Bilbo
would be advised and would be
expected to attend or be represen-
ted
Mead will head a subcommittee
to conduct the hearing Other
members are Senator Ferguson.
Republican. Michigan, and Tun-
nell. Democrat. Delaware.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

ATLANTA, - Assistant Attor-
'e"-General Dan Duke floored
with his fist President Emory c.
Burke OF the anti-Negro anti.Jew-
.sh Columbians. Inc. last week
IN the Fulton County Court House
after they engaged in a verbal
alteration.
Burke suffered a cash over his
left eye in the clash which occur
red after he and his attorney had
been comforting with two judges
over a suit being handled for the
state by Duke to revoke the
charter of the Columbians.
Dad Blame II
Dad Blame it. I've taken all
can from you" Duke shouted and
landed the single blow that drop
ped Burke to the floor Bailiffs
a moment before had made an
effort to separate the TWO as they
argued.
Later Duke said that his blow
landed on Burke's head and that
he struck after Burke made a
remark which interpreted as
intended to imply that | was not
an Anglo-Saxon American" The
assistant attorney general said he
regretted the incident and that
he had told court attaches he
would pay the hospital bill.
You'll answer for This!
The clash came just after Supe-
rior Judge E. E. Pomeroy had
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ATTENTION VETERANS!

All wL9 served in any branch
Of the armed service on land or
iea outside the Continental United
States during the War and have
an Honorable Discharge. are ell
gible aaa invited to join LEWIS
FORD POST. 2S9. Veterans OF
Foreign Wars OF the United
States. REGULAR meeting 4th Fri
lay ever month. 5 P. NJ. at 425
list Ave Masonic Hall, 21st and
Jefferson Bring your Discharge.
Lewis Ford Post is participat-
lg in g Joint Dance given at
Civic Auditorium. Friday, Novem-
Der 29ta 6. $ p. NJ. Admission
FREE 10 Vets and their wives.
Watch III paper for notices each
geek.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
LABOR WRITES:
LEWIS CAN WIN
BUT TOO DEARLY

ST. LOUIS. - The ST Louis
Labor Tribune. official organ OF
the American Federation of Labor
Council. said in an editorial last
week. that the United States sim
ply can't afford the consequences
Of q needless coal strike when
John L. Lewis can still win his
demands through peaceful nego-
tiations."
The editorial. entitled "Remem-
Der King Pyrrhus. john" recall
led the history Of Pyrrhus. an an
cient Greek King. who was victor
ious over the Romans but at
such a cost 70 his armies that he
reputedIy said. Another victory
and We are finished
In trying 70 match muscle and
wits az a very crucial moment in
our reeonversion period with Uncle
sam who when aroused is also a
very cantaakerous hombre as TWO
tough guys named Hitler and Toto
learned to their everlasting sor-
row. John L. also may win him
self a Purrhps victory" the editor
ial asserted.
The paper stated that Lewis
lacks the moral support received
from labor in the past and urged
that he resort to peaceful nego-
tiations to get desired wage adj
iustments," and added
Otherwise a tidal wave Of re-
pressive labor legislation will bury
Old King Coal. la John L.
Lewis. along with millions Of in
nocent bystanders in the organ
ized labor movement
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ard University. Miss Bown is pres
ident of the Seattle Youth Council.
a member Of the Senior Branch
executive board. a senior at Seat
tie College, a member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority and IS act
i've in many other constructive
programs Of the city. We are
sure that through Miss Bown Sc
attic youth will be well represent
ed We wish her God speed, a
pleasant trip and continued sue
cess.
Il you have not already done
so, send your contribution for F.
E. P c. to the Seattle NAACP
1915 E. Madison.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

brought about BY failure OF the
very production which in time
OF war supplied the Allied Nations
with the essentials Of victory.
But In the best tradition Of
America. our people viii find he
way out, and many will give
thanks for the manifold blessing
they have received-for escape
from the stark horrors Of warfare
carried on our own shores. from
famine and all its attendant mis-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
Won't Take COlOred'::
BARRED FROM HOTEL, NEGRO FILES SUIT

Denied his right to rent a room
at the Marine Hotel, 713 First
Ave. Seattle. Raymond Randall,
Jr.. Negro member Of the Marine
Cooks and stewards Union lCIO),
last week brought civil suit
against the proprietress under the
states anti-discrimination law.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

cred ere, apon them in the new land
' 5hel had-by toll. privation ana
- .,'Sa a-ereated into home
NE approaching Thanksgivinr
LAY viii be the second to dawn
upon a world Tree rom var. bpf
upon world which cannot he
sai'eu at peace. Starvation stalks
ne Old Norld-people are home
less there is little progress 70.
ward reconstruction, and fires of
" human hatred are burning everv-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
Lei Us Give Thanks
NOVEMBER Is

Than giving Day Is America $
slsst holiday and. next 10 hide.
..r5spca Day. its most distinc-
i've.
II is q direct descendant of the
10, set apart by Governor Brad.
..-3 In 1923 for the Pilgrims to
Give thanks for the "bounteous
s,ryests" and the blessings show
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

Of America IN her leadership along
the raths Of peace-and for the
necessary strength and wisdom in
dealing with the enemies Who
would consolidate the sinister
forces Of auti-Americanism work
i-uz within our land.
Var is hard and cruel It al
ways leaves a wake Of suffering
and sorrow. Peace must Be paid
for in blood and sweat and
tears But. in the not-far-distant
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27
Youth Council N A A E P

Miss Millie Down. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. August Bown. 217
22Ed No. was elected by members
OF Seattle Youth Council NAACP
to represent them al the Eight
Annual Youth Conference at New
Orleans, La.
Miss Bown left Tuesday night
via United Airlines and will at
tend the conference being held
Nov. 21-24 on the campus OF Dill.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

The action, filed in King County
Superior Court by Attorney John
Caughlan. followed an open ad.
mission before witnesses that the
hotel practices discrimination
against Negroes.
Caughlan filed civil suit when
Continued on Page ~
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where
Only in America is there anv
semolanee Of real peace ONLY
mere Is there food. clothing. shelf.
eF and employment. and OF all
me warning countries. only Anne
Fica has escaped the terrible pbvs-
ieal destruction Of war.
Irre. America is troubled BY
MANY problems created BY the
" ar--shortages Of housing con.
sumers goods and scarcities
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

fats Of a united America trembled
ia the balance. May the spirit
Of The Great Emancipator. Abra-
ham Lincoln. enter the hearts Of
all people in this crucial period
of human history and inspire
them in his words to do the
right as God gives them TO see
the righta-to the end that all
the world shall be free.
Elk Magazine
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

future. under the leadership of a
strong and united America. a
TazlEsz.E.Hz Day #llI dawn when
all The world VIII give thanks
for The blessing 5f Universal
Peace.
Il was Abraham Lincoln. in
lsfa. who issued rha proclamation
calling upon all our people TO
observe the last Thursday in No
Fsmae- as THANKSGIVING Day. It
"az To the dark days when the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1946-11-27

cries.
The people OF America may give
thanks that their troubles at
home are not irreparable. and
that the light Of reason will even
tually break through the clouded
aftermath Of war to clarity per
picking problems and find their
solution in the American Way.
And. while giving thanks for
the blessings bestowed, let a
prayer be offered for the guidance
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Very Special

Records. Records. Records.
Latest Recordings. Radio Rec
ord Combination. So Jackson St.
on about Nov. %. Meet the
Missus.
Turn to Page p
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No person was ever honored
for what he received. Honor has
beeD the reward for what he
rave Calvin Coolidge.
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Purchaz=r How much do you
AXE of for CASH"
Saleslsss Sir"
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Mr and Mrs John Shepard Of
Minneapolis. MINI, are the house
guests of Mr.. Clarence McCul-
Tough
The Valley settler., 1946-02-14

VEGETABLES FEST SUITED FOR QUICK FREEZE While no scientific cxpor mental work hos been done in Alaska on vegetables and berries best suited for quick freezing, Mrs. Lydia Fohn-Fhnsen, Homo Demon st rnt ion Leader of the University Extension Scrvice ce rec onmcnds the following varieties on the basis of e1por iments carried on in tho Stotes:o
 Beans, snop or string1 oss s,po1e-Kentucky
 gondor, Bluo Lake,, ~-~' - Beans, snap bush--Bount tfu1 Bests--Detroit Rod, Crosby. Broccoli Italian Green Sprout ing fi ' Brussol Sprout Island Improved. Carrot s--Nontes Coreless, Red cored
 Chontoncy
 ulifhouor--Snouboll 1 Kole--Duarf cur1od Scotch Kohlrabi--Early White Vionnn. .. ...g Peos--Thomas Loxton, Eradus, Laxton's
 Progress, Little Marvel Rhuborb-- Ruby,
 Spinech--King of Denmark. ( Sri ss Chard--Lucu1us, Fordhook. .e. Mrnips--Purp1o Top Stropl leaf, White Globe Turnip Greon s--Shogoin. Rnspbcrrios, red--cuthbort, Latham. Stroube TT 0 s--Sitko Hybrid. It is also important thnt tho product be picked at tho right maturity and properly prepared and stored at t he right temper oturo. Only the .finest qual ity of home- grown vegetables and fruits should bo frozon. Any questions concern ing -vorities to plant for freezer locker storage can be. referred to tho University Extension offic,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17
A., B. & W. Officials
Doubt Strike Action
Al I AM. Meetinq

A., B. & w. Transit Co. officials
said today they had been notified
that a meeting of union drivers at
2 am. tomorrow in Alexandra will
be a special rather than con-
tinuous" session to consider the
company's offer of a new contract
to replace the one which expires at
midnight tonight.
They disclosed also that the offer
contained an increase in wages for
the $50 drivers but they refused to
give details or say how close the
offer comes to the Unions original
request for 81 30-an-hour top rate.
The contract which expires tonight
has an 89-cent rate for beginners, 81
cents after six months, and $1O2
after a year.
Officers of Local 1881, Amalga-
mated Association of Street Electric
Railway & Motor Coach Employees
(AFL). posted notice of the 2 am
meeting which will be held al
Gadsby's Tavern. From union mem
bers at the Alexandria terminal
this morning 1t was learned that
the session was called solely fol-
consideration of the company's
offer, which was submitted to a
union committee last week.
The distinction between spe-
cial and continuous session wa!
interpreted by the company as in
dicating that a walkout was un-
likely at this time. A company
spokesman said he was confident
the men would accept the offer or al
least continue negotiations. HI
noted that the company has never
had a strike and that wage issues
a year ago were carried on from
April to october.
Negotiations for a new contract
this year began May Is. A unior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17

spokesman explained that tomorrow
mornings session was set for 2
O'Clock mainly as matter of cons
venience for drivers and because the
existing contract will have expired
at midnight. r. Walter Scott, presi-
dent, and William l.. Jardins, secre-
tary of Local 1881, arranged the ses-
sion.
Mr.. Scott refused to comment on
the scheduled meeting but an
nounced that Floyd w. Kreisel of
Washington, sixth international vice
president of the union, will be
present. Mr. Scott also said he and
other officials of the local had agreed
not to make public the companys
offer or their own original demands
before the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17

Byrd and his opponent, Martin A.
Hutchinson Of Richmond, are pre-
pairing for an all-out effort next
month leading up to the August 8
primary.
Tours Southwest.
Late last week Mr.. Hutchinson
left his home city on trip into
Southwest Virginia. Purpose of the
trip was not disclosed, but Mr..
Hutchinson has been perfecting his
campaign organization over the
State.
Also currently on a trip into
Southwest Virginia Is E. r. Combs,
clerk of the State Senate and DEM
ocratic organization stalwart.
Meanwhile, the field of potential
candidates for the unexpired term
Of The late Senator Glass narrowed
yesterday when Representative Rob-
ertson of the seventh district def
nitely eliminated himself as a can
didate
Mr.. Robertson, In a letter to G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17
Byrd Due 10 Discuss
Labor Views TONIGHT
In Opening Campaign
BY the Associated Press

Speech-making in Virginia's SEN
atorial primary campaign will get
under way tonight when a tran
scribed address by Senator Byrd
will be broadcast over Station
WRVA, Richmond. and other Vir-
ginia radio stations.
Senator Byrd. in his opening cam
paign speech, is expected to elab-
crate further on the labor stand
which has placed him foremost
among the targets of the CLIO Po-
litical Action Committees effort
to unseat congressional members
deemed enemies of labor.
Campaign forces of both Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17
DR.. BoIdinqer to Get Medal

DR.. Milton I. Baldinger, National
University law professor, was to be
presented a Selective Service Medal
by Selective Service Director Her.
shey at national draft headquarters
today. DR.. Baldinger was honored
for his services as a legal consultant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17

Fred Switzer Of Harrisonburg, dis
trict Democratic chairman, said that
he could not neglect my duties in
the House to engage in campaign
for another Office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17

convicted Saturday Of conspiracy
to transmit war secrets to Russia.
Rose faces a maximum of Nseven
years in prison on the conspiracy
conviction. He also is slated to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17
Rose Faces Sentence
In Canada Thursday
BY the Associated pre,s

MONTREAL, June 17.-Sentence
will be pronounced Thursday on
Fred Rose. only Communist member
of Canada's Parliament, who was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-17


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