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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

When early settlers cleared the
land and built their log cabins,
their first thoughts were to plant
as much tobacco as possible and a
plot of corn. The soil yielded
bumper crops.
They were followed by men of
wealth who established baronial
estates with armies of slaves.
They felled the forests and did
very well as long as there was
timber for the axe and new land
for the hoe. They lived well, feast
ing and fox hunting.
Although they didn't know it,
the very crop that was making
them wealthy-tobacco-was des-
tined to reduce them and the small
farmers to state of poverty.
Poverty Looms
BY 1910, Montgomery land had
become a synonym for poverty.
Fields that year after year had
produced good crops of tobacco
had not been cared for and their
productivity waned to an alarm
ing degree. From 1925 on, the
period was one Of Wondering
homesteads and decaying worm.
wood fences. The good old days"
were over.
Young men left the county in
droves, looking westward for sue
cess. They could not be persuaded
to farm their fathers lands which
they thought were lost to farm
ing forever.
The population was 1886 in
1880. 1t sank to 15456 in 1910,
And still tobacco continued to be
one of the major commodities.
Its value became apparent early
in the century when, because of
the scarcity of money, it became
the principal medium of exchange.
Public dues and penalties imposed
by colonial laws were payable in
pounds of tobacco.
The crop was called by an early
English writer, '"The meat, drink,
clothing and money of the colo
nists." 1t was declared legal ten
der in 1872 and as late as 1901 a
defendant convicted of larceny
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

that lead to the gradual ruination
of Montgomery County soil.
A few farms, however, had re-
tanned comparative fertility. They
were located around Brookeville
and Sandy Springs and were
owned for the most part by mem
bers of the Society of Friends,
or Quakers. 1t was one of these
who was to provide the means by
which the county regained its val
ue for farming.
Edward Stabler, a venerable
Quaker who lived at Hardwood,
an estate now owned by Dean
Atcheson, started experimenting
in 1874 with a fertilizer new to
the county. He called it Chinchi
Island Peruvian Guano.
He placed a few spoonsful
around Is hills of corn which then
produced 300 per cent more yield
than unfertilized corn.
Magical Effect
The effect of the guano was de-
scribed as magical" 1t was said
to 'have the properties of Alad-
din's lamp" A new golden era
for the county dated from that
discovery.
AS soon as word of this new
fertilizer spread, farmers re
turned to their occupation with
new vigor. This was heightened
by the Crimean War which caused
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31
Realtors Attend
Chicago COnclave

President Adolph C. Rohland,
of the Montgomery County Board
of Realtors. will head the local
County delegation to the 50th An
nual Convention of the National
Association of Real Estate Boards
in Chicago next week.
Commissioner Ralph p. Ripley
has already departed for Chicago
in order to attend the sessions
of the National Association Of Lii
censed Law Officials, which are
always held just prior to the Real
tors Convention. AS chairman of
the Legislative Committee of this
organization and of the License
Law Committee of NAREB he
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

prices of all kinds of farm prod
ucts to soar.
New post and rail fences re-
placed the ruined boundary mark
ers. Old buildings were renovated
and new buildings went up at a
rapid pace. The population re-
gained its losses and began a
steady climb that has not Stacked.
The decade from 1850 to 1860 was
one of unrivaled prosperity.
Montgomery County thereafter
led the state in development and
study of scientific agriculture.
Farmers clubs and agricultural so.
cieties which were formed then
are still active today.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31


was sentenced to be "pilloried for
one-quarter of an hour and to
have 10 stripes and to pay 800
pounds of tobacco"
Strict Rules
Regulations concering the ex-
portation of tobacco were very
strict. The emphasis placed on to-
bacco grew out of the necessity
to settle upon some commodity
which had an absolute intrinsic
value on both sides of the Allan
tic. The emphasis was unfortu-
nate that 1t gave an unhealthy
stimulus to the growing of the
crop. Such were the conditions
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

has prepared an extensive report
on the license law amendments.
Mrs. Margaret Dunkley Held
has been selected as candidate for
"Realtor of the Year honors and
will participate in a States Coun-
Gil luncheon for entrants.
Others who will be on hand in
clude George w. Robertson, FL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31
Historic Montgomery
Historic Montgomery
County Once Faced
Very Bleak Future
By Steed Evans
Staff Reporter
Zone of a SerieS)

From the beginning Montgomery County soil was as
productive could be hoped its covered with
every variety of trees common to the northeast
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

gomery County Juvenile Court,
and Miss Elizabeth Schaub, Field
Supervisor of the State Depart
ment of Public Welfare.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

Want to learn to play bridge?
Call the Rockville City Recrea-
ton Department at Garden A.
5000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

lis M. Jones, Leo A. Dryer, Rob
ert E. Bainum, Hugh r. Peck and
Naomi Laughlin.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-10-31

S ENTINEL e mSSTroM5 MD'
IhursdsY. Ostobsr 3D. l9s7-R3
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02

SUMMER FERRY SCHEDULES
effective Jrne i-xspsembsr 30. 1857
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02
MANTEO GETS 1877 WIN
OVER SWAN QUARTERS
LITTLE LEAGUERS MON.

Swan Quarters Little League
baseball team went down to defeat
1877 Monday night at Manteo at
the hands of the Manteo Little
League team, although in the fifth
inning Swan Quarter trailed by on
ly l run, 81. Manteo scored 8
more runs in the bottom of the
fifth however to win by a very
safe margin.
The scoring began in the Sec
ond inning when Sonny Jennette,
Carlton Harris, and David O'Neal
crossed the plate for Swan Quarter.
In the bottom of the second, Man
teo brought in z runs, by Ray
White, Dickie Burrus, Paul Mayo,
Freddie Combs, Francis Combs,
Bonnie O'Neal, and Eddie Hooper.
A home run by Roy O'Neal of
Swan Quarter in the top of the
fourth made the score IA, then a
run scored by Chris Payne in the
bottom of the fourth made it "a.
Fifth inning runs by Troy Mayo,
Don Cahoon, and Jennette brought
Swan Quarter up to 2 runs. The
bottom of the fifth saw Freddie
Combs, Francis Combs, O'Neal,
Payne, Hooper, Butch Johnson,
White, and Burrus score for Man
teo, making the score 1877, the
final tall.
O'Neal pitched 4-1/3 innings for
the winners, allowing 9 hits, strik-
ing out 6, and walking 5 Swan
Quarter batters. The remaining
1928 innings were pitched by Bur-
rus, who struck out 4 batters, al
lowing no hits and no walks. Two
errors were charged against Man.
teo.
Jennette pitched the full 5 inn
ings for Swan Quarter, giving up
10 hits, striking out 4 batters and
walking 4. Eight errors were
charged against Swan Quarter.
White was again Manteo's lead
ing hitter, scoring a triple and 2
singles; Burrus had a triple and
single, Mayo had a double and
single, Freddie Combs had 2 sim
giles, and Francis Combs had 1
single.
In addition to his home run, Roy
O'Neal of Swan Quarter got 2 sin
giles; David O'Neal had a triple
and double, Butch Caravan had
a triple and single, and Jimmy
Dunbar and Mayo each had sim
gle.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02
WANcHEsE PERSONALS

Little Miss Margaret Midget of
Newport News is visiting her
aunt, Miss Rowena Midget.
Mrs. Nettie Daniels is visiting
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur Daniels in Nor
folk.
Mrs. Pearl Scharff and Miss
Mary Neal of Greenville, S. c..
have returned after visiting. Mr..
and Mrs. George Baum.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Daniels and
children were week end guests of
Mr.. Daniels parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H. Daniels in Columbia.
Brenda Daniels is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Dennis Greet, in Nor
folk.
Ann Daniels is visiting her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. HUI
bert Daniels in Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Midget,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Rosberry and
daughter Brenda of Norfolk and
Mrs. Murray Edwards of Hamp-
ton, Va, have returned to their
home after visiting their sister,
Rowena Midget.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Daniels
and son Barry have returned to
Smyrna after visiting Mr.. Dam
iels' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Daniels.
Little Miss Marcia Daughtry is
visiting her cousin Carolee Daugh-
try in Franklin, Va.
Mrs. Charles Wescott and chill
dren are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. D. johnson in Hous-
ton, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theoff Wescott
attended the funeral of Mrs. Wes-
colts brother-in-law, Nelson Spen-
Ger, at Gum Neck Wednesday.
Orville Daniels, Jr., infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Daniels,
has returned from Norfolk Gen.
eral Hospital where he received
medical treatment for head in
jury he suffered during fall.
Betty Kay Daniels is visiting
her brother and sister-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Burton Daniels, in Nor
folk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kalb Daniels and
children visited Mr.. and Mrs. Bur-
ton Daniels in Norfolk Sunday.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02
GASTON TECH TO OFFER
TECHNIClANS COURSE
Rx PEGGY CHEARS

Raleigh. One of industry's
major needs in North Carolina is
for engineering technicians who
are specifically trained to assist
engineers in the design of machin-
cry and equipment.
In the newly-organized two
year mechanical and production
technology course opening this fall
at the CASTOR Technical institute in
Gastonia, students will gain speci-
fic training in tools and machines.
The training will emphasize de-
sign and maintenance of produc-
ton equipment as well .as the mass
production of goods produced
through machine operations.
The curriculum, planned and
approved by the North Carolina
State College School of Engineer
ing, includes engineering drawing,
algebra, English, physics, trigino-
metry, and general shop during
the first year.
Subjects for the second years
work cover machine shop, tool and
die design, states and strengths
of material, descriptive geometry,
materials, electric circuits and ma
chimes, machine drafting, produc-
ton technology, personnel super
vision, technical reports, and pro-
duction and quality control.
The development of new and
improved machinery in the states
expanding industries makes this
an important and growing field
for the technician.
High school graduates interest
ed in enrolling in this course or in
electrical, electronics, or civil
technology should write the Gas
ton Technical Institute, Box 1899,
Gastonia, N. C.
Catalogues on the schools new
curriculum will be mailed upon
request.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02
OREGON INLET FERRY

Trips eoeh thirty minutes. on the hour
ond holf-hour. from each side Of The Inlet.
first trips and lost trips as follows:
Sovihbovnd Norfhbound
500 AN. = $50 AM.
s.so'ss.M z.esc' PM.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02
BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE
BY KITTY HAWK CHURCH

The Kitty Hawk Methodist
Church is having a bazaar and
bake sale Saturday, August 8,
starting at 10 am. It will be held
at Perry's Drive Inn on the beach
in Kill Devil Hills section. There
will be homemade cakes, pies,
cookies, and handmade articles.
The proceeds will go to the build
ing fund for the much needed edu-
cational building.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1957-08-02
AllIcAroR RIVER FERRY

In a single summer the katy
did rasps its wings together as
many as 50,OOO,O0O times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

to both the Governors Nam
sion and the Federal Govern
ment. Gov. Faubus was on the
point of signing the agreement
on Tuesday, after q series OF
brief meetings with Mr.. Hays.
Close to Signing
On Wednesday, however, the
Governor repeatedly was
closeted with ''the wild mem"
Ia popular term for the die
hard segregationists in his ON
cial family. The segregationist
group apparently prevailed on
the Governor not to sign any
such agreement. On Wednes-
day night Gov. Faubus notified
Representative Hays that the
deal had fallen through so far
as he was concerned. He in
tended to 60 ahead with a legal
night to the finish. Gov. Faubus
was reported to have told the
Congressman.
( Mr.. Hays. despairing of any
solution at that time. wrote
q statement in which he is re-
ported to have admitted defeat.
He did not issue this state
ment. however, and yesterday
made one last attempt to bring
the Government plan to
fruition.
When this failed Mr.. Hays
left for q Baptist meeting in
Oklahoma City and the stage
was set for today's injunction
battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

nation than that the Governor
Of an individual State could in
terpose the armed might Of his
State to prevent the moral
weight Of the Supreme Court
from succeeding In such q mat
ter Of world Importance.
I'VE Must Decide"
I'VE must decide whether
the unanimous decision Of the
most revered arm Of democratic
government in the world shall
be obeyed by the people," he
said. cor whether an individual
state within a democratic COM
munity may. under any inter-
probation whatsoever, use its
military power TO obstruct,
inhibit and Illustrate the will
Of the central government as
expressed by the Supreme Court
IF this can be done in any
one State. "Dr. Johnson con-
tinued. "a procession has been
started which will be followed
by other States and democracy
will thus be totally weakened
in the very center Of her being"
Howard expects to register
more than 5000 students this
term. as compared with a peak
enrolment Of some 1890 last
year. Among those attending
yesterdays ceremonies were IA
new professors added to the
faculty this year.
The presidents welcoming
address was made after an
academic procession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

in disputes with the Federal
Government.
Mr.. Gravel, under fire from
State segregationists for his
support of recent civil rights
legislation. said yesterday that
Gov. Faubus lis certainly with
in his rights to have the mat
ter judicially determined for
the benefit of the Nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

the Injunction hearing today
before Federal Judge Ronald N.
Davies.
In a copyrighted story which
LED yesterdays editions. the
Democrat brought into the
open q report that had had
wide currency among reliable
sources here.
Story Generally known
The story, as generally known
In legal. political. and civic
circles, goes this way:
Gov. Orval E. Faubus was
reliably reported earlier this
week to have received from the
White House a draft Of q
proposition under which both
the Governor and the Govern
ment could get out Of the school
squabble with q minimum Of
face lost on both sides. Repre-
sentative Brooks Hays. Demo-
crat /, of Arkansas. repeatedly
was the go-between in the pro-
posed deal.
Under the Governments
proposition. Gov. Faubus would
withdraw his troops from the
Central High School, in re-
Spouse to q Federal Court IN
junction. The Government, for
its part. would have given the
Governor a reasonable length
Of time to comply with the
court order.
The third party in the tri-
angular deal would have been
representatives Of 10 Negro
children who UP to now have
been denied admittance to Gen.
trial High. The identity Of the
individuals representing the
children was not known, but It
seemed likely that one Of them
would be L. c. Bates, head Of
the Arkansas branch Of the
National Association for the
Advancement Of Colored Peo-
pie.
According to sources close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

The Negro children reported
for school September 8 and were
turned back amid catcalls and
jeers while Guardsmen stoods
by ostensibly preserving order :
The Following day when the
Negroes appeared. they were
met by Guardsmen who frankly
admitted having orders to keep
the Negroes out Of school az
The pupils stopped trying
September 4 and have been
undergoing special tutoring
since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20
Head
Defines Issue
All Little Rock

The basic issue at stake in
the Little Rock public school
desegregation crisis is whether
or not American democracy
has the moral strength 70 per-
form the task assigned 1t by
history. Howard University
students were told yesterday.
DR.. Mordecai johnson. presi-
dent Of the university, ex-
pressed the view in an address
during exercises at Andrew
Rankin Chapel formally OPEN
inc the Goth year Of instruc-
ton.
DR.. johnson said that the
moral fiber Of democracy all
over the world had been weak
ened by the recent action OF
Gov. Orval E. Faubus Of Ar
kansas.
Line Walk Outside
He told an audience Of stu
dents. teachers and visitors,
many Of them lining the walk
outside the chapel to listen BY
loudspeakers. that the eyes Of
the whole world are focused on
Little Rock.
THE issue of whether the
segregation of little children
shall be accepted as a con-
tinuing part Of the American
community involves the basic
moral issue upon which demo-
cratic government in the world
inevitably and inexorably
rests" he said.
Holding .that the situation in
Little Rock strikes at the struc-
lures of democracy itself, DR..
johnson said nothing worse
could happen in a democratic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

by District Judge Ronald N.
Davies. newly arrived on special
assignment from his regular
bench in North Dakota. Judge
Davies ordered indignation
forthwith.
Taking his case to the peo-
pie via radio and television.
Gov. oryal Z. Faubus warned
Of an impending state Of emer-
gency and called out the Ma
tional Guard to halt possible
violence at Central High.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

gradual integration. The ''Blos-
som plan"-named for its chief
architect. School Supt. Virgil
T. Blossom. resulted.
The indignation plan avowed-
ly gave the least amount Of
integration over the longest
possible time and was sold
quite frankly to the white popu-
lation Of Little Rock on that
basis.
Negroes objected to the ex-
trene gradualism Of the Bios
som plan and sued in Federal
court Is months ago to have
the plan set aside. Federal
Judge John E. Miller upheld
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20
Fuubus Test Justified,
Committeeman Saws

ALEXANDRIA. La. Sept. 20
@.-camille Gravel. jr.. DEM
ocratic National Committeeman
from Louisiana. says Gov.
Faubus has every right to test
the right Of q sovereign State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20

the Blossom plan. and his ruiz
ing was sustained BY the Eighth
Circuit Court Of Appeals. The
plan was ordered in effect at
the beginning Of the present
school year.
Meanwhile. 10 Negro students
selected for their outstanding
scholastic records were as
signed to Central High, which
has a student body Of APP
proximately 1000.
Late in August, a suit was
entered in q State court ask
ing for delay in indignation.
The plea was granted. but was
overturned in Federal Cour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20
Deal on Desegregotion
Is Reported Collapsed

LITTLE ROCK Ark Sept 2O.-The Arkansas Democrat
reported yesterday that three-way deal had
sumaton in connection with possible solution Of the Arkansas
school dispute.
The deal repeatedly fell through virtually on the eve of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-20
Little Rock Keyed Plan
To Gradual Inteqrotion

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Sept 20.-The injunction hearing
against Gov Faubus In Federal Court today had its
genesis than three when the Supreme Court
declared segregation in schools to be unconstitutional
Little Rock authorities discerning the inevitabty Of
eventual compliance began deYeoping extremely
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-03-21
Condemnation for Pool

Condemnation procee dings
were ordered Tuesday by the
County Council to help the Pleas.
ant View Swimming Pool Associ.
alton win an easement.
The association said it needed
the easement to grade the road.
way along Wexford DR.. in Rock
Creek Palisades, AUDITING the as.
sociation's property. The associa-
ton said it had not been able to
acquire the easement from Carl
w. Hurdle on satisfactory terms.
The County Council agreed to
participate, with the understand.
ing the pool group pick up all
the bills for the project.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-03-21
(COnt'd from A-5)
COMING EVENTS

APRIL % - Fried chicken and
country ham supper, hot veget-
ables. Mt. Carmel Methodist
Church, Sunshine, Md, Route 81
from 3-8 Pm. 9t-2045
APRIL "a - Spaghetti dinner,
sponsored by Temple and Library
Association, Masonic Hall, Gath
erSburg, Md. St.2086
MAY 10 Fried chicken supper
with hot vegetables and home
made rolls, beginning at 3 pm.
Wesley Grove Methodist Church.
Woodfield on State Route 124.
10t-5-16
MAY 2I-Country Homes Tour,
10 am. to 5 pm. sponsored by
the Ladies Auxiliary St. Peters
Episcopal Church of Poolesville.
$500 for Tour Ticket. Lunch
served in Parish Hall, $1.00.
10t-5-16
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-03-21
Order of Publication

The object of the Petition in
the above-entitled cause is the
adoption by Kinsey L. Plummer
and Irene N. Plummer, of a
Baby Girl Berry, an infant and
the daughter of Irene Berry, born
out of wedlock.
The Petition states in sub
stance that Kinsey L. Plummer
and Irene N. Plummer, his wife,
are residents of Montgomery
County, Maryland; that the in
FAINT sought to be adopted was
born February 16, 1856, to Irene
Berry, who was not married to
the father of said child; that the
natural mother of the said Baby
Girl Berry has left the child with
your petitioners for purposes of
adoption, and cannot be reached;
and that the last known address
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-03-21
Legal Advertisement

Of Irene Berry was Cornell Uni.
versity, Ithaca, New York.
The Petition then prays that a
Decree be passed, decreeing the
said infant to be the adopted
child of Kinsey L. Plummer and
Irene N. Plummer, and that the
said infant be given the name of
Nancy Lee Plummer.
1T IS THEREUPON, this 18th
day of March, 1857, by the Cir
cult Court for Montgomery Coun-
ty, Maryland, ORDERED that
the Petitioners cause a copy of
this Order, with the object and
substance of the Petition, to be
inserted in some newspaper of
general circulation in Montgom-
cry County, Maryland, once
week for three consecutive
weeks before the 18th day of
April, 1857, giving notice to the
said Irene Berry, a nonresident
of the State of Maryland, to ap-
pear before this Court in person,
or by Solicitor, on or before the
18th day of April, 1857, to show
cause, if any there be, why
Decree shall not be passed as
prayed.
THOMAS M. ANDERSON
Judge of the Circuit Court
for Montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
Clayton K. Watkins, Clerk.
(2332)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-03-21
In MemOriam

In loving memory of our dear
daughters, Leona T. Wood who
passed away six years ago March
Is, 1851, and Alberta G. Housley
who passed away one year ago
July Is, 1856.
You often said we would miss you
Those words have proven true
We lost our best friends dear
Leona
and Alberta when we lost you
both.
Oh God please take this message
To our dear daughters above
And tell them we sadly miss them
And give them all our love.
Your loving Mother & Daddy
and Sisters. 1921
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