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The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1961-01-16
Why Organize Borough Government?

ILLS Is the 1OuTtn ana last o.
four articles written on the Bor-
ough Question. Why organize Bor-
ough Government. These -four
articles were prepared by Sen
John McNees.
The greatest single argument
that can be advanced for organ
lied borough government comes
directly from the Constitution OF
the State of Alaska in Article x
Section l.: "The purpose . is
to provide for maximum local
sef-government with minimum
of local government units, and to
prevent duplication of tax levy
ing jurisdictions"
1t is conceded that government,
at its best, is complex thing and
frequently the overlapping of
jurisdiction, the conflict of inter-
ests, and the duplication of serv-
ices together with the duplica-
ton of costs, results not only in
less efficient government but a
more costly form of government.
The organized borough is design
ed to eliminate this to the maxi
mum degree possible.
Good government results from
a close contact of the people it
governs with that government.
The closer the people are to their
law-making bodies and the fewer
Of these that they have to deal
with, the better off they will be.
The Constitution therefore speci
fies that, call local government
powers shall be vested in bor-
oughs and cities. The state may
delegate taxing powers to organ
lied boroughs and cities only" In
order to be close to the govern
ment under which you must live,
and to control it to the maximum
degree possible, including the
taxation Of yourselves, it is in
your best interests to organize
and function as an organized bor-
ough.
Gov. Egan, who was the presi-
dent of the Constitutional Con-
vention, had this to say recently
about borough government:
Perhaps it is just as well that
the state has not moved too rapid
ly in this field. For one thing,
time has been permitted for great
er education and awareness in
the field of constitutional self
government. Many ideas have
been examined and rejected, and
in the process understanding has
grown"
Remember, the type of bor-
ough government that you get
will be dependent upon you and
the interest you take in its forma-
ton.
Any Borough bill" can serve
as a guide in determining what
the people want in the form of
borough government as required
in the Constitution. What kind
of borough government do you
want? Two bills have been pre-
sented for your consideration;
what do you like about the fea-
lures offered in them? What fea-
lures in them do you dislike?
They merely provide framework
for organization, but remember,
the greater the degree of organi-
cation, the greater the degree OF
local autonomy, and as a result
you will have a government that
more nearly fits your needs and
is more nearly in line with what
you can afford to pay in the way
of taxes to support that govern
ment.
Gov. Egan made this compare
son in a recent speech to the
League of Alaskan Cities. "A
great many people still iken the
The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1961-01-16

| olouSil W Tile equity, WHICH is
a grave mistake. Still others talk
in terms of the states divestins
itself of various functions, and
their costs, on inauguration of
the borough system. This, too, is
a mistake in large degree, because
few functions will be exercised
by borough government except as
the borough itself has ability to
pay and the necessary popula-
ton to create a tax base yield
sufficient to support services to
be rendered"
What can you as an Individual,
a committee, a service club, or
city council do Immediately to in
sure the kind of local government
that you want and can afford to
pay for?
First. secure and study copies
Of the various borough bills that
will he presented to the Legisla-
ture for consideration.
Second. send in your sugges-
tions and criticisms to the chair
men of the local government COM
mittees of the House and the Sen
ate.
Third. secure copy Of the
preliminary report on borough
government prepared jointly by
the Alaska Legislature Council
and the Local Affairs Agency,
and see what the various alterna-
tives are that are open to you.
(This may be secured by writing
to the Local Affairs Agency, Box
ITO, Juneau0 The bills may be
secured by writing to the Mail
ing Room, Alaska State Legis-
lature, Box 2199, Juneau.
Organize a committee within
your community to thoroughly
study the material that is avail
able. This committee should be
made up of members of your city
or village councils, school Off
Gals, Chamber of Commerce Of
ficials, each civic group should
be represented, as we'll as any
other interested individuals. Make
your suggestions to your legiS-
lators or to the Local Govern
ment Committee of the House and
the Senate. They will welcome
your criticisms and suggestions.
1t is your responsibility to do
this, just as much as it is the
responsibility of your legislators,
and the kinds of government that
you will get will be dependent
upon the degree of participation
and effort that you make. Some
of you in time will be elected to
serve on the Borough Assembly
and the more familiarity that you
have with the organization and its
functions, the more efficient you
will be. Others Of you will be
elected to serve on Charter Com
missions and you can start pre-
pairing for that day now.
Nine cities in Alaska have al
ready drawn up Home Rule Char
tiers and in all instances the
people have adopted these char
tiers at referendum elections.
Write to these cities and get copies
of their charters and ask them
to share with you some of the ex-
periences they had in drafting
these charters. Ask them to point
out the good points and the bad
points that they see after the
charters have gone into effect.
One of these cities is a small
city of only little over 1000
population, four of them are less
than 1000 in population, one of
them has a little over 5000 pop
ulation, two have a little over
5000 population, one has $4,000
and one has over $4,000. Any, or
all of them will be happy to reply
Evening star., 1961-03-19
JAMES L, DIXON q CO.. Realtors

LORCoM LANE-only 10 minutes
to D. C. or Pentason via Me-
mortal parkway, Here's the a
oedrm., 3l2-bath brick home priced
under $4,000 you've been waiting
Tor. Added features are true
center hall. large living Rm. full
alnlng rm., remodeled electric
Kitchen, pine-paneled recreation
rm. with 2nd fireplace; shaded,
screened porch, and garage with
radio-controlled door. Situat ted ON
2 beauty OF level landscaped
lot under a canopy OF towering
9sks, To see It is to love IL!
iEhone IA. $4,000 for appt. TO
,HoRANcE REALTY
2317 William rlra IL
Evening star., 1961-03-19
WOODED SECTION

sALoNA VILLAGE. MCLEAN
Enjoy the cool breezes when the
summer temperature reaches the
90S on the delghtful, Large
screened porch off the living
room, overlooking ripplinR
stream. This immaculate, 3-bed-
nm, 2-bath (roughed in for 3rd
bath with space for 4th bedrm.)
antique brick home. with wall-to-
wall carpetins offers serene luxs
ury living. Call FL. 6-416l,
Evening star., 1961-03-19
MCLEAN, VA.
( REnpOOMc
MCLEAN
4b Oh LOAN

May be assumed on this lovely
home. It's very young and i'm
maculate. Central-hall entrance to
living room. open beam ceiling, 4
bedrooms and 3 full baths. The
recreation room built for enter
tanning, fenced rear yard; walking
distance to schools, too.
F. w. BERENS, Realtor
5000 Chain Bridge I'd. FL. 6-Rn22
Evening star., 1961-03-19
IA. 7-6525

OAs l-OOAO
WALTER R REYNOLDS CO.. INC.
HOLMES RUN ACRES-S1,0O down
and assume high GI loan: 3-bed-
rm,. contemporary; brk. fireplace
wall; patio in rear; level lot, nicely
HANDICAPPED. Carport. Immediate
occup Trades invited Call
SONNETT-SPAGNOLO REALTY,
KE. 6-6606.
Evening star., 1961-03-19

HOUSE AND GARDEN DESIGN
SETTING. nestled among tall
hardwoods. is this picturesque
Cape Cod featuring 2l IT. liv. rm.
with picture window and firepl.,
large kitchen and 3 bedrms..
and painting. Take over $4,000
G1 loan with $1,000 down.
Evening star., 1961-03-19
N OIIQRe hQ
nEWDh~
IF YOU NEED
Z REDRONMS

YOU CAN'T BEAT THISl
In an area Of McLean's prestige
homes on lovely landscaped and
wooded lot, we have ONE
OWNER OWNED brick bi-level,
featuring large de luxe equipped
kitchen, separate dining room
with sliding doors to patio. wall.
3 beaut. ceramic titled baths, built
in garage; close to elementary
schools and in St. Johns Parish,
Call Ell. 6-4l61.
Evening star., 1961-03-19
MCLEAN
&lA OEn
P1MMIT HILLS

3-bedrm. 1-bath frame: close to
transportation. Will submit con-
tract subject to FHA financing,
CAN Ell. 6-4l6l.
Evening star., 1961-03-19
HAVE LARGE FAMuys

HAVE A LARGE FAMILY2
Need 5 bedrms. with space for
6th7 Then let US show you this
bi-level home in MCLEAN, North
ern. Virginia's most popular area,
Call Ell. 6-4l6l.
Evening star., 1961-03-19

3 rankin PARK - OFF OLD
DOMINION DIR. - Cow, to CIA,
between Mclean and Falls Church
owner leaving for Florida offers
7-bedrm. brick home on beautifnI
wooded acre. Firepl. in liy. nm
separate din. rm., . bedrms. and
bath down; 2 bedrms. and bath
up, Bsmt playroom with Hrepl
and laundry rm. In low S30S,
EXCLUSIVE. GRACE A. KEMP
TON. realtor. Ell. 6-4934 or Ell.
6-326S: ewes. call MRS. POSNER.
Evening star., 1961-03-19

ARLINGTON. GI bedrms., $500
and shrubs, features entrance
way, nv. rm. with firepl., sep. din
rm.. equip. kit, with small table
space, completely finished bsmt,
pine psneled, plus workshop,
Evening star., 1961-03-19
HILLTOP RAMBLER

Let, this almost like new 3-bedrm
brk. rambler throw you into
real Spin-enjoy the gay sweeping
view and rolling vista. A private
rear porch off large din. rm., liv.
rm. overlooking panoramic view,
37-ft; rec. rm. with firepl.; ideal
Tor those who entertain. A show
Bus service. close in Shopping,
schools and country club,
Evening star., 1961-03-19
MCLEAN
ANN nv Ii Lnnz

!, MT ENCN; 2 hCHEb
2-bedrm., l-bath frame home, on
a beaut. site; COMFORTABLE
well-built home for the small
family with full basement, built
in garage, combination storm
Sashes and screens, a large glass
enclosed porch and an Abundance
Of English boxwood. Can be
bought on a 20Ox130-ft. lot for
SlS,950. or the entire site (2OOx
26Ol for S24,95O. Call FL.
6-4161.
MRS, VIM. H. LAUGHLIN, Resltor
Mclean Va
Evening star., 1961-03-19

FALLS|-bedrm 9-bat6
rambler on 81 wooded acres With
small stable. Large living rm, with
fireplace, dining rm. with fire
place, large all-electric kitchen.
huge closet space, lovely Towering
trees and the echo Of the Poto-
mac, Completely fenced. SHARON
REALTY. 1901 Douglas DR.. Nc
LEAN, Ell. $3.50, Ell. 6-3374
Evening star., 1961-03-19
CHAIN BRIDGE AREA
$35,900

This Immediately kept antique brk
rambler has 3 bedrooms and 4
den on the 1st floor and fea-
lures an English basement and
recreation room opening to a
large, almost level rear yard that
is fringed by towering trees; sep
arate dining rm., 3 baths, Gear
garage, fireplAces, wall-to-wall
cArpetinR; Beven years old and in
new house condition. Ewes. and
sunday, Mr.. Stevenson, ia. q
1852.
George Mason Green Co.
REALTORS IA. S-1400
, 1961-05-11
STEPHEN

STEPHEN
school he received the de-
gree of Master of Arts.
Over the years Mr.. Bos-
tic has distinguished him
self on the concert stage as
a pianist of note, both here
and on the mainland. At
present, Mr.. Bostic is Head
Of the Music Department at
the Christiansted j 6 h
School, where he has done
a commendable job in or
ganizing and directing the
School Band and other mu-
steal activities.
, 1961-05-11
BILL

O@-A . =#s5#@ n-A
vor to obtain the consent Of
Congress for more self-gov-
ernment, / believe the or
ganization of political par
ties as outlined in the
proposed legislation will
make a substantial contri-
button.
1T will be necessary to
study this proposal in the
light of the provisions of
the Revised Organic Act,
and a review of the Election
Law will also be required.
I believe that if we work
together in a non-partisan
spirit of understanding and
cooperation, with the adj
vice Of experts in this field,
we can enact suitable legis-
lation which will stand out
as a milestone in our en-
deavor to attain more self
government for the people
of the Virgin Islands"
Il have always been a
firm believer in the party
system Of American poll
tics; and / have gone on re-
cord publicly in favor of
supervised by the Election
Boards in a truly democra-
tic manner.
IAN
, 1961-05-11
Card Of Thunks

We express our sincerest
appreciation and thanks to
everyone for the many
tokens of sympathy extend
ed to us on the passing Of
our beloved wife, mother
and grandmother DAPHNE
N MESSER.
w. Ethelbert Messer
and Family
, 1961-05-11
NOTICE OF U. IS. MARSHAL SALE.

In compliance with a Writ Of Execution issued out Of the
District Court Of the Virgin Islands, Division of St. Croix,
Frederiksted Jurisdiction, dated April Is, 1861, wherein John
Pletenik, Frederksted, St. Croix, II, plaintiff vs.. Algen
Corporation, defendant : Civil No. SCI, Action for Debt, the
undersigned United States Marshal for the District of the Vir-
gin Islands, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder
at the District Courtroom, Christiansted, Y. l., on the 18th
day Of May, 1861, at 8 o'clock, pm, the following:
/ 6 S Rex Mixer
Z S Rex Mixer
l Ferguson Front Loader Tractor
David White Transit.
The first three items offered for sale by public auction
are located at Estate Sanuels Hope, residence Of Marcelo
Rivera) ChriSianSted, Y. l.
The David White Transit is in the United States Mar
shaIs Office, Christansted. v. /.
The condition Of the sale will be read and posted at the
time of public auction.
Dated this 9th day Of May. 1861. "a
S. a.. FarrellY.
United States Marshal.
, 1961-05-11
IN N

ON BEHALF or us EXCELLENCY, THE
GOVERNOR OF II VIRGIN ISLANDS,
RESIDENTS OF ST. CROIX ARE CORDIALLY
INVITED TO ATTEND A RECEPTION AT
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, CHRISTIANSTED,
FROM $50 TO $50 P, M. ON SUNDAY,
MAY IA. 1861, IN HONOR OF THE VIEW
GOVERNMENT SECRETARY o THE
VIRGIN ISLANDS, The HONORABLE
CYRIL E. KING.
Alva c. McFa rlane
Administrator for St. Croix
Evening star., 1961-01-30
SECRETARY

For executive Of national
industrial orRsnisatiof. Du.
pont circle area. Varied In
terestinH duties. Accurate
typinG, 80 W.p.m. (IBM elee.
tfie) and shorthand. 90
w.p.m. REQUIRED. Salary com.
MR.. AYERS, PE. 6.3z30.
Evening star., 1961-01-30
TYPlST

Experisneed, 30 70 IS w.p.m,.
white, full time only. wanted 70
type letters from type and some
lonshand copy: willing 10 iearn
3. G. location: excellent CONDITION.,
IA. 6-6036.
Evening star., 1961-01-30

SECRETARY
We need q qualified, ex-
perienced secretary, under
80, to fill a new challeng-
ing position in broadcast
ing and Tv dept. Requires
good shorthand, tipping,
and interest in technical
editing. Advantages in
clude top salary, con-
venient Georgetown loca-
ton, generous annual and
sick leave, company life
insurance and pension
plan. Call:
Evening star., 1961-01-30
HELP MEN
SALES PERSONNEL!


... rs rfss 'sas:5ai ssssa. IN ne. su:tai:: Inc:
In WaShington, D. c. Factory
trained personnel WIN Ss inter
Ts Tissi, January Dni s'i 81, 1851, AGTud and
Wed. February /. 1861. Must
be able 70 start Immediately, This
10 . golden opportunity with an
earning potential Of $4,000 TO
100000 per year. Complete train
ing, materials, and bona fide ap.
pointments IGrnished. This Is .
national concern. Constant ex-
pansion neeessitates sales man:
ayers. field representatives and
district manaEers. A definite fu.
ture with q gf6wing company,
This adyertissnaent has never been
placed before. Call for appoint
ment only. Mon. Tues. and Wed.
Mr Frank Cal or Mr.. Batensn
Phone: La Q-Qo00
Evening star., 1961-01-30
SALESMAN
OVER 40?
SIDNEY z. MENSH q CO., INC.
Realtors

SALEsMEN, fuel oil, familiar in
Arl. and fairtsx. Counties. By
an old. established Northern Va.
fuel oil co Box 266.M. Star.
Statesmen (al-Permanent posi-
ton to. handle overload Of hve
Tv and newspaper leads selling
custom made slip covers: sales
experience required. not neces-
sarily. in this field; apply n capa-
Bile Of making 5000 week. BEAU
TlcRAfT PLASTIC CO.. 261a
Bladens6urg I'd. ne. LA. 9.2575.
SECRErARY (STENOGRAPHER)-
4.040 TO S4.67O per annum In the
career civil service. Positions viii
be IN various scientific, historical
and cultural offices Of the Smith
Sonian Institution. Retirement,
hospitalisation, lifs Insurance.,
leave, benefits. REQUIRES shorthand
speed OF so W.p.m. and typinE
xssoTT. 9 9 to Z I'm an Ia'i Mondss mdSs
throuRh Friday. for interview.
MA, SslalO Ext AA0
Navajo times., 1961-06-28

mea sure to insure its safety. Other
construction in the area includes;
fence TO the entrance of Mystery
Valley, and conducted tours will be
started soon: fencing large area
of Hoshmini Mesa, where pre-
historic animal tracks are to be
seen.
The Tribal Parks Commi ssion
is also constructing is camp sites
at Marble Gorge on the Nava -Hopi
Highway. west of Cameron, and 8
camp sites are being added at Lit
tie White Cone Lake.
Navajo times., 1961-06-28
Tribal Parks Report

Three thou sand and two hundred
visitors have stopped at Monument
Valley Tribal Park from its OPEN
ing, April 9th, until the 18th of June.
This figure was arrived at by reg
istrations at the Tribal Observa-
tory.
The is camp sites built by the
Tribal Parks Commi ssion for the
use of visitors is used to capacity
every night and day.
Poncho House, the largest ruin
in the Valley, is being fenced by the
Navajo Rangers as a protective
Navajo times., 1961-06-28
Navajo Roundup Rodeo Results

An estimated 2.2O0 people Wit
messed the Navajo Roundup Rodeo
at Window Rock at the Tribal Fair
Grounds on the 18th and 18th of this
month.
Here are the results of the rodeo
as given to the NAVAJO TIMES by
Roger Sandoval, Chairman of the
Rodeo.
BAREBACK
1st. Paul ArMso, Window Rock,
Arizona
End. Julian Martinez, Prewitt,
New Mexico
3rd. 3 way tie Fito Aragn. So
corro, New Mexico, Monte Becenti,
Crompoint, New Mexico and Ben
jamin wman, Shiprock, New
Mexico.
CALF ROPNG
1st. Victor Beatty, San Carlos.
Arizona
End. Bobby Holyan, Tohatchi, New
Mexico
3rd. Vam Lee, Globe, Arizona
4th. % way tie Paul. Ethetbah,
Keith Boyd, Lower Greasewood.
Arizona
SADDLE BRONC
1st. Wilbur Bates, Crownpoinr,
New Mexico
End. Edison Becenti, Shiprock,
New Mexico
3rd. No Qualities
4th. No Qualities, Ground Money
Rule Applied
STEER WRESTLING
1st. Bobby Holyan. Tohatchi. New
Mexico
End. Edison Becenti, Shiprock,
New Mexico
3rd. Raymond Holyan, Tohatchi,
New Mexico
4th. "a way tie Andrew Pete. Lo-
wer GreasewOod, Arizona and Bob
by Smith, Tohatchi, New Mexico
BULL RIDING
1st. Monte Becenti, Crownpoint,
New Mexico
End. Montoy Lope, Pennington,
New Mexico
3rd. Vernon Aavens, Tohatchi,
Tohatchi, New Mexico
4th. Wilbur Bates, Crownpoint,
New Mexico
TEAM ROPING
1st. Willie Jody--Dee Etcitty,
Pinon, Arizona
End. Herman Arviso--J e An
tone, Crownpoint, New Mexico
3rd. Breezy Randall, Carlos. Ari-
Zona
4th. Jake Antone--Paul Arviso.
Window Rock, Arizona
The trophy buckle donated by
Keith Foutz of the Foutz Trading
Co. Gallup, for the All-Around
Cowboy, was won by Bobby Holyan
of Tohatchi. New Mexico.
We are looking forward to ano-
ther fine show in September for the
Annual Triba Fair r o deo. The
stock for this show will also be fur
nshed by Edker H. Wilson of San
ford, Colorado.
, 1961-06-12

The positive concept of album
dant life contains the force and
power to transform the world.
The message that Jesus Christ
came to bring can batter down
the doors and walls Of hate,
prejudice and bigotry around
the globe. The words Christ left
contain the essence of universal
peace.
But to be effective, abundant
life must be more than an ex-
pression-much more than
words. Young people want a
chance to act, to work, to ac-
complish something. The very
fact that they become delin-
quent shows that they are ac-
tive, full Of energy, ready to go.
A passive, listless, nnambi-
tious youth hasn't the ability to
become anything. 1t is the per-
son with drive, ambition, pow
er, strength and courage who
makes a mark. Whether that
mark is good or bad depends
upon the youths spiritual ex.
perience.
The concept that God is a
good God, that He wants to ex.
tend life, health, healing, whole
ness to every person on the face
of the earth, is abundant life.
There is an answer to juve-
nile delinquency. But that an.
swer is not wholly found in
juvenile homes, detention cen.
tiers, institutions or juvenile
courts. The answer is found III
a living experience with Jesus
Christ. Abundant life is Gods
answer to juvenile delinquency.
, 1961-06-12
BY ORAL RoBERTs
GODS ANSWER TO JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

A healthy young person loves
adventure. He is full of Curl
osity. He has a lively imagi-
nation. Also, he will fight.
Sometimes these qualities in
young people are directed the
wrong way. The young person
turns to narcotics, strong drink,
intense sexual activity and
lawlesSness, This way of life be-
comes a fixed pattern from
which he often does not escape.
More than 275,00O young
people come before juvenile
courts yearly for criminal acts.
These youths are called juvenile
delinquents.
Although there is no single
reason for delinquency, there is
an underlying cause. In this
generation there is a desperate
need for spiritual impact. World
situations have become more
complex. The world we live in
has become more highly organ
lied. Yet the search for direc-
ton for living and solution of
problems endlessly goes on. HUI
man emotions and basic desires
remain the same.
But there is an answer The
reckless courage, calm certainty
and gay audacity of youth can
be geared to abundant living.
The abundant life of Christian
ity was designed by a young
man-Christ. The thing about
Christianity that is so stimulat-
ing is that it gives a cause, a
purpose, a reason to fight. 1t
offers something to do. 1t gives
4 person something to be-to
roll up his sleeves for.
, 1961-06-12
Z osT

OMAR--green parrot, red under
wings-1eft foot crippled. In vici-
nifty Of Evening Hill. Reward for
information leading to his return.
, 1961-06-12
EDITORIAL
v. |. AIRPORT

VI AIRPORT
ONCE BEFORE this paper ventured the suggestion
that the Alexander Hamilton Airport in St, Croix be prepared
for jet planes. The space is there, the terrain is adequate, and
a runway equal to any that can be developed in this area.
With such an airport jets could be accommodated, and the
Virgin Islands would be ready to accept direct flights from
anywhere.
IT HAD ALREADY been said that st. Thomas did not
have the space; that the cost Would be almost %prohibitive, and
even after that the result would not be too satisfactory. Why
not then make the St. Croix airport the airport Of the Virgin
Islands just as San Juan is for Puerto Rico, and the surround
ing islands.
IF WE THINK OF an expanded tourist trade, then those
tourists who want to come directly to thes Virgin Islands
could do 50 by boarding a Jet in New York, and be in the
Virgin Islands in a matter of three hours. Within another 20
minutes that visitor could be in St. Thomas. Such a plan
could be, made most attractive, and fit into the overall ex-
banding plans of these Islands.
H E THERE IS another possibility that Of jets NOV
ing down through the Caribbean. Those jets which touch
down in, Puerto Rico, could also take in St Croix, and move
down towards Trinidad and the other Islands There are
many, many possibilities which airline and Government off
Gals could work out.
IN ADDITION TO all this, with the St. Thomas airport
expanded, larger planes could be put in use, making it easier
for larger numbers Of visitors to come and 60. This is not
necessarily an easy matter. There are many knotty problems
to be worked out, but the possibilities are there, and all it
takes is a sound, clear view of the situation, taking into ac
count what is best for the entire group.
THE GOVERNOR AND his staff might consider what
must be evident and right before their eyes as they come and
90 through the airport. After all, the Alexander Hamilton
Airport, while in ST. Croix, is an airport in, Of, and for the Yr-
gin Islands.
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