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The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1948-12-18

iteering and graft are rampant.
1t is a crime, bringing the death
penalty, for a Greek worker to
advocate strike on.
Wallace Makes Plea.
This week Henry Wallace
urged all who hold democratic
liberties dear" to join him in
d m a n d ing Communication of
death sentences ordered by the
Greek government for ten lead
ers of Greek trade unions.
A mass hunger strike of SOC
former resistance fighters broke
out in Aegina Prison, Greece,
last week. The strike protested
the resumption of the execution
of 5000 anti-Nazi fighters i'm
prisoned for alleged crimes
against the Nazis and their col
laborators.
All observers agree that the
Greek guerrilla movement arises
not only from the fact that the
government has taken in former
NaZi collaborators but from the
desperate poverty they have
brought to Greek peasants.
Wall Street Worries
Wall Street interests, along
with political and labor lieuten-
ants are all for the policy. They
backed to the hilt the expendi-
ture of $4,000, 900, 900 of Amer
lean tax dollars to arm the cor
rupt dictatorship of Chang Kai
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1948-12-18
Rent advisory
service set up by
PIP. Club in Path

Tenants living in the Oath
ward who have rent problems
are invited to visit the Progress
sive Party Ward headquarters,
according to Sidney Ordower,
ward comitteeman.
Ordower announced appoint
ment of Mort AbromowitZ, at
torney, as rent and housing adj
visor for the wards Progressive
Party organization, and said
Abromowitz will provide free
legal counsel at the headquar-
tiers, 1888 w. Roosevelt Road
Room 206, every Wednesday
from $50 to 1000 pm.
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1948-12-18
Dollar dicfdfors
failing in Greece
By Ted Lawrence

The Truman doctrine of buying up corrupt Greek
monarchy along with its dictatorship for base to
flight communism has Topped President Truman virtual
1y admitted when he his State Departments report
Capitol Hill last week. The facts prove it,
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1948-12-18

Shek against the Communist led
peoples armies in that giant
country.
But, with that dictatorship
tOttering today, the authoritative
and conservative US. News &
World Report worries that with
even more aid to Chang, "China
may turn out to be a bigger
Greece"
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1948-12-18
Can't Use DietatOrs

That is an admission that the
US, richest and most powerful
country in the world, cannot use
broken down relationships to
rule the 450,000,000 people in
China. Further it admits this
same powerful nation cannot
even run little Greece with only
100000.
The Illinois standard. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1948-1949, 1948-12-18

NEW YORK (FP)-If there's
one thing worse than taking
candy from baby, it's keeping
milk from kids.
Evening star., 1948-12-09

RuffIed Pebble and Cushion Dot curtoins E. =. 90 in
wide to the poir So, 81, 90 in. long. With doubIy
full ruffIes z.8S pr.
RuffIed Cotton Marqusette Curtains with triple
full ruffIes. 8e in wide to pair, 90 in: long
Ivory pr.
Permonent-Finished orsandy Curtain. :. 81 in
wide to poir, So in. long. White. Frou-frou
ruffes 2.88 pr
Ruffed Cotton Merquisette curteins ruffIes on
all q sides. 8o in. wide to pair, o3 and eO-n.
lengths. Ivory Observation-Disclosures -2.8Spr.
RuffIed Chenille Figured Cotton Marquisettes . .
88-in. wide to pair, 81 in. long. Ivoy---2.SSpr.
TaiIored ceIanese Royon Ninon Curtains ee in.
wide to pair. So and II in. long. EeesheI z.sSpr.
TaiIored Cushion and Pin Dot curtoins' . 8e in.
wide to pair, 50, 63, Y, 81 and 90 in long, WASH
able Sto-fIuff finish lvoy---------z.8spr
TeiIored Woven Figured Royon Marquiset+e Cur
teins II in. wide to pair u in. long. Ivory,
z.sspr.
Curtains, 9th Floor. Washington; 3d Floor. Soer Spring
The Valley settler., 1948-10-22
GENTLE TREATMENT OF DAIRY
 CONS lMpORIAMI

Farm magazines tell us that the amount Of butterfat tost for herd of Dviry COWS can be Infected by the ray the cous arc hand1ede
 The manner of milking the is efinite1y important. Any rough hand1 ing, excitement or corolo ssne ss in tho milking may reduce < both tho amount Of milk sho gives and tho butterfat test. Exp perts say~-find out what is aggravating both the COWS and tho mi1ker and change tho conditions
 The condition of tho GOV at ca1ving inc can also affect the butterfat test of tho milk she givos. T143 COW should be fed vA11 and be in good condi t ion be fore the calf rrivosa Grain rations help her get back into good floshaftor lactation period, say tho e1pertss
The Valley settler., 1948-10-22
PAYS

Six siros of the Falla To11a Valley Art1-
 ficia1 Breeding assoc ion have, in a
 daughtcr-dam comp ison of 66 of their off,
 spring, increased average product ivity of the daughters by 24 pounds Of butterfot more per yoar, according to the as si stant extens ion dairynon of Tal1a Ta11a.
 The dams averaged es64 pounds of milk md 425 pounds of butterfat. The s ix siros, representing 75 per cont of tho sires cd |by the 1I5soc fat ion, uppod that average in tho daughters to 9987 pounds of milk and |449 pounds Of buttorfatn
 4rt ia1 breed ing has beon on an organized basis in tho staJC for about seven yearsa This year approximately 23. .OO0 coro will be brod that way 1oc c-d4ng to tho As sist ant
 xtons icn Dai1ynon,
 ono SD ecialisG sr-a that imp rowing tho ab1l- 1Gy Of dairy 1C14G tc prodlce is tho only F7ay Of DoaTirg high food end labor co5Jso
The Valley settler., 1948-10-22
IMPORTANT OBJeCTWf5 OF
 NORTHWEST COCPERATORS

Jerry Voorh1s, eEecut i've Secretary of the Cooperat i've League of the US4A, sees hhe most important objectives of he Northwest cooperators as:
 "The most important developments and ob- jectives for the immediate future l. Pac fife Supply Cooperative' drive for capital to enab1o it's members to their ovn sources of necessary rav materials and natural re sources;
 9. Format ion and developmo nt of a federal ion Of cooperatives in the Seattle for Carrying on ducationa1 and promot al work, the r aisi ng of needed cap ita1 and tho enc ouragement of joint purchasing and inc proved business prectices; 5. Ach ievemont of greater and greater ordinat ion of act ion and unity of purpose among all typos and kins of cooperatives in tho Northwest;
 4. Cont inuod growth of Group Health Cooper at ives of Puget Sound and perfection and expans ion of it's program.
Evening star., 1948-06-17
Soap Box Derby Film
Over WMAL-TV Toniqht

A special motion picture film
of last years Soap Box Derby
in Washington will be televised
at 8 pm. tonight by WMAL-
TV.
The film, made by the Emer-
son Yorke Studios in New York,
shows many of the outstanding
incidents leading up to the
crowning of David Icenhower
as Washington champion in
last years event, which was
sponsored by The Evening Star,
the American Legion and the
Chevrolet dealers Of the Wash
ingtcn area.
This years Derby will be held
on the local Derby course along
Pennsylvania avenue Sc, be-
tween Branch and Alabama av-
enues, on Saturday, June rs,
starting with a parade at 9 am.
under the same sponsorship.
Evening star., 1948-06-17

and George H. Clark, jr., IA, OF
1716 Euclid street NV.
Also. James Davis, IA, of Lorton
Va; Ferguson Gemeny, jr., 13, OF
816 Missouri avenue NV; Merlin
w. Shorb, 10, of 9402 Talbot ave-
nue., Silver Spring; Donald r. Walk
er, 10, of s526 Fifth street NV;
Paul Vetterick, IL, of 6212 Twen-
tieth place, Hyattsville, Md, and
Richard c. Snyder, IS, of 1925 Chan
ming street NE.
(Read The Star for Derby Ne1Ds.)
Evening star., 1948-06-17
Officials for Soap Box Derby
To Be Briefed in Duties 7onight

Commanders Of American Legion
Posts in the District department
and the post Soap Box Derby chair
men will hold their final meeting at
8 o'clock tonight in District Legion
headquarters, 24s7 Fifteenth street
NV.
Racing Director Gail T. Judd has
urged all commanders and the in
dividual post Derby officials to be
present at this meeting, since final
assignments for staging the big
race June 26 will be made.
In order that the Derby, in which
more than 300 boys are entered, may
be run off as efficiently as possible,
it is necessary that each Legionnaire
participating be fully aware OF his
duties" said Mr.. Judd.
The racing director said all Derby
participants must deliver their cars
by Monday to the Chevrolet dealer
with whom they registered for the
annual youth event.
Inc CdIS GIlCll WALL NC u e@AASF pa WV
to the National Guard Armory,
where they will be inspected to see
if they conform with Al-American
Soap Box Derby rules. Inspection
sessions are scheduled for Tuesday,
wednesday and Thursday nights.
Many valuable prizes and trophies
will be awarded the winners at a
victory meeting" of Derby con-
testants and officials in the Com
merce Department auditorium June
%.
Although registration ended last
Tuesday, entries still are being tab
ulated at Derby headquarters. The
latest to be received are from Leon
ard Kemenyas, IS. Of 5l4 Ninth
street Sc: Walter Shiflet, IL, of
East Riverdale, Md; w. Thomas
slye, ir., 10. Of Fort Belvoir. Va,
Evening star., 1948-06-17
Bonus for D. {. Veterans
Urged by Dah|gren Terrace

The Dahlgren Terrace Citizens
Association last night urged Con-
gress to grant bonus to District
veterans.
Mrs. Helen S. Fritz. newly elected
president, who introduced the mo-
ton, said former servicemen from
the District should receive bonus,
since many of the States already
have granted them.
Other officers chosen were Mrs.
Irma Daniels, vice president; Mrs.
Melba Harlowe. secretary and dele
gate to the Northeast Council Of
Citizens Associations, and Ernest
r. Coon, treasurer.
The association also recommended
the appointment of Leo Rover and
Evening star., 1948-06-17

Wilbur Finch as representatives of
the Northeast section on the Board
lof Education.
The meeting was held In the home
of Mrs. Harlowe, 2646 Tenth street
Ine
Evening star., 1948-01-11

plete with all the ingredients, in
cluding yeast. You just add water.
Perfect results every time. One
package makes twelve to eighteen
rolls.
Getapackage of the new Pillsbury
Hot Roll Mix at your grocer's and
start baking wonderful hot rolls!
Remember, it's Pillsbury, the food
name you can trust.
Evening star., 1948-01-11

It's so new and different, so easy
and foolproof!
Think of it-with new Pillsbury
Hot Roll Mix anyone (you dom tneed
experience) can turn out delicious,
tender P Parker Houserolls, clover-leaf
rols-an kinds of rolls. Wonderful
coffee cake, sweet rolls, hot breads
are easy, too.
.lPillsbury Hot Roll Mix is COM
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
NAACP

A special meeting of the Port
land NAAcP held Sunday De-
cember IL, In Library Hall was
for the purpose of electing offic-
ers for 1949..
Mrs. Marie Smith, who has
worked with the Branch for a
number of years was elected presi-
dent. Two other women have
served as 1st vice presidents, Mrs.
Pollyanna Reed and Mrs. Mary
M. Duncan, but this is the first
time a woman had headed the
work In Portland. Mrs. Gladys
Hindson was elected LIST vice
president, Richard Boyle, ST., End
vice-president, Mrs. Earl Morrison,
recording secretary, and Charles
Williams. treasurer.
The retiring president, James
Chrysler, is leaving Portland to
study and work with Child Wei
fare of King County, in Seattle,
Washington.
Next regular meeting of the
NAACP is Sunday, December 10 at
Library Hall. New Officers will
be installed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
CHURCH NEWS

Mr.. George L. Thomas, is travel
ing as one of the Religious EN-
phasis Team sent out by the Fed
eral Council of Churches. The
team conducted semiraries at the
Washington State College, Pull
man, Wash, and at University Of
Idaho. Moscow, Idaho.
A former Portlander now of
Los Angeles, the Federal Council
of Churches, Mr.. Thomas, going
and coming had time between
trains to say hello to friends and
former fellow workers. A luncheon,
was arranged at the Union Station
by former colleagues of the Port
land Council of Churches. He ad-
mitted being happy in Los Angeles
but misses Portland's friends. He
was met at the train in Eugene
by his daughter Jacqueline and
son-in-law Bob (Mr. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Reynolds).
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15

At the two day meeting No
vember 30 and December I. Of the
executive board of the Oregon
Council Of Church Women, It was
reported that the fourth biennial
assembly Of the United Council Of
Church Women. meeting recently
in Milwaukee. Wis. urged legisla-
ton for low cost public housing
and Stun clearance.
Other important actions IN
clnded intelligent and courage
GUS support of the United Ma
tlons. liberallzed legislation for
admission of displaced persons.
backing Of President Truman's
civil rights program. and under
standing for the people of Rus
STA.
Mrs. Ralph Mort, president,
Oregon Council of Church Women,
reports that a far reaching pro-
gram" designed to put teeth into
Christian principles around the
world--and around the block
was mapped by delegates from "a
Protestant denominations.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
Rule YuIefide

A very fine gesture prompted
by the true spirit of Christmas
of good will, was that of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bruce Lock, N. e. Victoria,
who on Saturday were hosts to
about 80 neighborhood children
ranging from to years old,
for jolly Christmas party at
Williams Avenue Y. w. C. A.
In previous years the Locks
gave gifts to each child, but the
roll has increased to such an ex-
tent, necessitating a change of
program to make each happy.
Games. singing Christmas carols
and a repast of Christmas good
les climaxed a grand afternoon
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lock declared
No / hosts of the week. Assist.
ing were Mesdames Irine Duke,
Helene Jackson. Althea Searchie
and Lloyd Griffin.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
HONOR DECLINED

Called upon by the nominating
committee, headed by Mrs. George
Benshadler, the editor OF this
column MARY M. Duncan) con-
sidered the office of correspond
ing secretary of the Oregon Coun-
ell of Church Women at the Coun-
ellis October meeting. The office
is a very-very responsible one.
During the past two months nu-
merous letters have been written
to local, national and international
key people including several con-
sultants to the United Nations as
sembly In Paris; governor OF
New York, Thomas e. Dewey;
President Truman; United States
congressman, and local state Of
ficials. The new corresponding
secretary was in line to attend
the biennial held in Milwaukee.
Wis. She didn't accept because
of her husbands illness at the
time. She would have been the
only race woman in attendance
from the Northwest.
Among the many outstanding
women attending were Mrs. M.
Clement Jackson, daughter of the
American" Mother 1947. and cor
responding secretary of the United
Council Church Women; Mrs. L.
Jones, a striking personality, vice
president of the United Council;
DR.. Mary MCLEOD Bethune, Unitel
Council, president of Bethune
Goodman College, Florida; Attor-
ney Sadie T. Alexander, Philadel-
phia, Pa; the latter two on
President Truman's Civil Rights
Committee.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15

Tuesday at the home of Mrs.
Washington in N. e. Thompson
Street the Pioneer Birthday Club
held its Christmas party amid
gay festive color-green, red and
silver. Each member and guest
was presented a corsage of holly
gifts from the hostess. Singing
of carols, augmented by a good
will story = FAITH-LOGIC = and
a Christmas poem was contributed
by the club president, Mrs. Geo
rgia Hicks. Interspersed were the
comments by the several guests:
Mrs. Elizabeth Highly, Mrs. Zepha
Baker, Miss Ann Morrison, Mrs
Mary M. Duncan. Mrs. Martha
Mullen conducted the program.
Members and guests were delight
ed to have Mrs. Katherine Gray
(shut In for some time) share in
the party. Hostess served an ex-
ceptionally tasty repast.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
|NAACP Broadcast
Christmas Porfv

On a program called the Art
Of Conversation heard Tuesday,
December 7, from 4:s0 to .. m.
over XVIII. three representatives
Of the local NAACP participated
namely: Rev. J. J. Glow. Miss
Margaret Wyman and James
Chrysler. president.
The discussion was led by
Renee Bozarth on. THE National
Organization and Problems Facing
the Portland Negro Citizen" Re
cordings were made of the pro-
gram which the NAACP is offer
ing to any interested group. For
further information call Mrs. Rich
ard Boyle East 0330.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
Social Sidelines

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Leftridge
celebrated their second wedding
anniversary Sunday, November Is.
with a dinner for the two families,
the John d. Leftridges and the
c. e. Duneans. Other guests were
the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs.
Eddie Jackson. The eelebrants
received some nice gifts.
MIR. and Mrs. Twitty in 5. +.
Tibbetts are receiving Fluctuations
on the birth OF a girl at Emanuel
Hospital. The Twittys have ano-
Their daughter Tanya Lee about
3 years old.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Walker
are the proud parents of a girl
born Friday. December 10 al the
Emanuel Hospital.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
Chordsmen Present
Enjoyable Concert

The chorsdmen ZIG of them)
their director. Rev. Ennis NJ.
Whaley. and accompanist. Mrs.
Arena sercie. completing the
ensemble. made history on Thurs
day. December ., when presented
In concert at Benson High School
auditorium under sponsorship of
the usher board of Bethel AME
Church.
There have been many much
larger audiences in Benson: in
fact. the auditorium filled to ca
pacity on many occasions, but
none more appreciative-more en-
thusiastic. Program opened with
the Lords -Molotte-sung
by Robert Herndon. Jr.. and closed
with a group of spirituals: STEAL
Away" Didn't 1t RAIN" and
ride the Chariot" Other group
numbers were "Climbing Up the
Mountain" I'm In His Care"
"Behold the Bridegroom Cometh."
"Ezekial Saw the Wheel" go
Down Moses"
A study in Sentiments = Mood
Indiga Duke Ellington, and
Water Boy Robinson A Study
in Devotion A Mighty Fort
ress and The Prayer Perfect were
beautifully arranged as was each
OF the other numbers. Soloists
were Robert Herndon. Alfred Ri
vers. Richard Parker, Cleveland
Williams and Sam Wilkerson.
Betty Pharis. singing with the
San Francisco Opera Company,
filling an engagement in Portland
that week. graciously rendered an
opera number. Her enchore - a
spiritual = "Swinglow Sweet Char
lot.
Rev. whaley made big hi
with the audience - has style OF
arrangement and directing.
Mr.. Robert Herndon, ST.. presi-
dent of the sponsoring board said,
THE effort was a great experience
for the usher board. We are CRATE
full to all who attended"
The chordsmen In order of their
appearance were: First Tenor. VIII
liam Browne. Ellis casson. Robert
Herndon. Jr., Augie Roland. Sec
ond Tenors. Robert Fuller, Char
les Johnson. Alfred Rivers. Cieye-
land williams. Baritones. Robert
Bradford. Charles Gragg, Harold
Washington. Bass. Milton Eman-
uel, Richard Parker and Sam Red
dick.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15

and song gladden. the day where
families are united and friends
gathered. Let gifts be given and
greetings exchanged all in the
spirit of good viii, genuine and
deep-hearted. But let there be
no ugly debauchery to pollute its
purity. Why is this day chosen
to befuddle brains with cock
tails? Why do we make this the
occasion for forced giving and
unwelcome receiving? Why per
nit to thrive In a climate so con-
genial to them the weeds of I'M
forgotten grudges and unforgiven
grievances? Merry Christmas!"
Indeed, let 1t be so. Playfulness
and mirth befit 1t.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15

Building for the 1850 campaign
and keeping an especially alert
eye on the Sixth congressional
district race. 100 members of the
Pierce County Democratic Central
committee elected an entirely new
Doug Morris, elected chairman
over two other candidates, an
nounced that permanent party
headquarters will be maintained
at Room 229 of the Provident
building. Morris defeated State
Senator Gerry Dixon and George
Roup for the top post.
BY reclamation Mrs. Maude
Hobbs was elected vice chairman.
Mrs. Hobbs served as committee
leader following the death OF Ar
chic OHiser.
George Sheridan was named
secretary. Howard Usage was
elected treasurer.
In a race jammed with candi-
dates, Harvey Dodd Jr. was named
state committeeman. Dodd edged
Charley Mccoy, unsuccessful coun-
ty commissioner candidate; Paul
Olson, former secretary to ex-Rep.
John Coffee, and Burton Lyon, at
torney. Mrs. Ada Elicit was elect
ed state ommitteewoman
Chairmen for five legislative
district also were elected at Sun
days harmonious session, accodd-
ing to Secretary Sheridan. They
are Paul Stubs of Buckley, 25th
district: George c. Starlund, 26th
district; Irwin Studley, 9th dis
trict Arthur R. Paulsen, 2Sth dis
trict, and Arthur Dixon, goth dis
trict.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
Ph0m.EAsf7o 1911
Holiday Porfies

Christmas parties are IN fuli
swing not enough days and
nights to the week. Groups are
finding It difficult to keep off the
others date. First of the parties
was the Rosebud Study Clubs,
Mrs. ". Lawrence Maddox and
Mrs. George Holiday eo-hostesses
at the Maddox home in S. E.
Yamhill. Program chairman Mrs.
Fielden Stewart. arranged and
presided over a very interesting
program a major part of which
was a panel discussion on Ideals
of Christmas IN America.
Participating were Mrs. Cora
Minor. Mrs. Jack Martin and Mrs.
Steward. pinchhitting for Mrs. Ola
Reed. Several other contributed
to the discussion.
Prefacing the panel Mrs. Cert
rude Day gave the origin If Christ
mas cards and greetings. President
Jessie Flowers. gave an impress sive
devotion on The firth of Christ.
The sxsl1age of fifts ana he
delicious two eourse luncheon
climaxed delightful party the
yuletide spirit was really felt.
Red candles and holly was eff
fectiyely used in the decorations.
Invited guests we're Mesdames;
Roy Oneal, Minnie Craford, Ella
Stephenson, Melba Flowers, Zepha
Baker and Ella Morton. A beauti-
full Christmas greeting to the club
from Mrs. Bessie P. Jones reached
the secretary Mary M. Duncan,
to late for the party. Next meet
ing of the club will be the first
Wednesday in January with Mrs.
Ethel Glass.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
NEGRO FAMILIES
WIN MARYLAND
COURT CASE

ANNAPOLIS, Mr.. In line
with United States Supreme
Court ruling, the Maryland Court
of Appeals recently decided in
favor of two Negro families who
had moved into a fashionable
white waterfront development.
Maryland's highest tribunal in
effect ruled invalid restrictive
covenants" 1t tossed out such an
agreement involving the water
front development alond the Mag
othy River between Baltimore and
Annapolis.
The agreement contained a
clause banning sale to anyone of
Negro, Chinese and Japanes
deaeanf
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-12-15
CHURCHES

The Senior choir Of First AME
Zion Church sponsored choir
festival at First AME Zion church.
It was a musical treat. choirs
participating were. Bethel AME
Senior Choir, Mt. OlIyet Baptist.
Vancouver Ave. First Baptist,
House of Prayer, Church Of God.
Balilee Baptist and Zion Hall.