Taxpayers Receive Notice Of Raise In Assessments
City taxpayers will receive notices from the assessor detailing increases in tax assessments. The procedure, adopted this year, mirrors practices in Wisconsin communities. Assessments started last month with notices to citizens undergoing tax bill changes. The board of review meets in July, and the process continues until September when all assessments are finalized for tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Board of Review
Six Miners Die in Coal Shaft Collapse in Wilkes-Barre
Six miners were killed Tuesday when a shaft at the Glen Alden Coal company’s South Wilkes-Barre colliery collapsed. The accident occurred amid unrest tied to a United Anthracite miners strike in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiken-Barre
South Wilkes-Barre
Glen
Milwaukeean Killed On Trip To Melrose
Milwaukee resident Wes Fayerion, 27, of Milwaukee, died in a crash while traveling toward Melrose. The accident occurred near here when a vehicle struck the roving traveler as he headed from Milesiuken to a dealer at Melviic.
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Melrose
Fayerion
Wes
Ravald Therl
Milwaukee
Here
Sursday
Milesiuken
Melviic
Jacki Sounly
Aculyte
Senate Debates Patman Bill Amid Tax Fight and Veterans Aid
The article covers Senate debate over the Patman bill and related tax plans. It notes McAdon(D-Cal) defending the Patman bill and Treasury Secretary Morgenthau proposing higher taxes to raise 300 to 600 million dollars yearly, while administration leaders seek to balance votes and avoid broad tax increases. The piece emphasizes party lines and the potential shift in votes as the bill faces a key test in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B Crughlin
Senator McAdon
D-Cal
Morraenthou Las
Congress
Cagliage
Ierse
Pathan Bill
Roosevelt oversees national relief fund allocations at White House meeting
At the first formal White House gathering, the Work relief division outlined provisional allocations totaling about 2.2 billion for eight general programs including rural rehabilitation, electrification, housing, state collar workers, and Civilian Conservation Corps. The panel reserved half the 4 billion dollar fund, preserving transfer power for Roosevelt. Edward A. O’Neal named to represent agricultural interests on the advisory committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trom
White House
Work Rebel
Highwane Grate
Civilian Conservation Corps
Slowouous
Braseyvely
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Edward Onvral
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Bankers Association
Rev Niebruegge to Conduct Elm Grove Services
Rev A J Niebruegge will appear at the Elm Grove devotional meeting Thursday at 7 45 in the senior house on Mormon Coulee road The worship services will be conducted by the Sunday School Juniors The junior chorus will sing and there will be a solo by Mildred Grabhorn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Niebruegge
Elm Grove
Mormon Coulee Road
Mildred Grabhorn
Taxis Proposed No Parking Zone Change At George Street Intersection
City committee recommends no parking along the Renner 50 feet north on George Street and rejects an automatic traffic signal at the intersection. Licenses for tavern operators were approved for Dan Behm Charles Boyle Ray Garski Frank Jefti Roy Helu Einar Holt David Kra mer Christ Karam Richard La Marr Arthur Lee Bernard Malay David Mort A M Nordruim J PF Schodeman Sel Henry Schulze Qtta Sommers Ed Troyanek Vincent Troysack Jr Walter Zahn. Blair Brewing company wholesalers beer license for 317 Division approved. Several injury claims disallowed. Concrete mixer bid of 145 for highway work accepted. Sidewalks on Nineteenth and Eighteenth Streets recommended. Narrowing of sidewalk on South Third Street approved. Street light installation at Seventeenth and Thompson approved. Soil erosion and well drilling plans approved. Amateur radio approval for Salzer Airport southwest corner building operation granted if committee recommendation adopted. Public works to buy eight chairs for state employment office. Low bid for a Myrick Park project accepted. Costs for extra lights at the fairgrounds and sewer plans discussed. Fred Van Kramer named to League of Wisconsin Municipalities executive board. expenses covered. Legislature consideration on school mill levy powers discussed. city officials urged to attend hearing. City Attorney Swennes noted reimbursement from state highway commission for municipal bridge operations ending this year. The city must continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wage
Renner
George Street
Licenace
Dan Behm
Rose Street
Charles Boyle
Cass
Ray FE. Garski
King
Frank Jefti
South Thirteenth
Roy Helu
Sumner
Einar H. Holt
Campbell Avenue
David W. Kramer
Cameron Avenue
Christ Karam
la Crosse
Richard la Marr
Arthur Lee
Mississippi
Bernard Malay
South Seventh
David H. Mort
Jird State
A. M. Nordruim
J. PF. Schodemansel
Pearl
Henry Schulze
South Third
Qtta Sommers
Ed Troyanek
South Avenue
Vincent Troysack, Jr
South Fourteenth
Walter G. Zahn
Winn
Blair Brewing Company
Anna Howr
Nellie Rathburn
Caledon
Mary Flanagan
Market
Art Roberge
St. Paul Street
Compa Waterloo
Highway Department
Jackson
Farnain Ahreals
Tre
G. Ileileman Brewing Company
South Third Street
Seventeenth
Thompson Streets
Salter Field
Salzer Airport
Board of Public Works
Wisconsin State Employment Office
John Germann
Germann
Ashare
Pettibone Island
Thirteenth Street
Fred ‘An Kramer
J. J. Voreehota
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Kramer
C. A. Borrner
Oscar v. Swennes
Fdaced
State Highway Commission
Earhart Plots New York Flight Amid Grounded Struggles
Amelia Earhart contemplates a New York non stop attempt after a near miss in Mexico and a 60 mile shortfall en route to the goal. She aims to radio ground contact during the long cross country flight as she seeks further aviation milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New York
George Palmer Pitnan
Atlantic
Californa
Los Angeles
Newark
Detroit
Bills Would Restrict Gas Filling Stations
A Wisconsin bill seeks to limit gas stations to one for every 41 cars in a community. Assemblyman John OMalley of Milwaukee introduced the measure on Wednesday, directing the marine department to issue annual licenses based on public convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
John O'Malley
Milwaukee
Department of Marine
Ah Fp Nl
Rural Mail Carrier Retires After Thirty Years Service
James W. O'Donnell, first rural carrier on the Church post office route in Allamakee county, retires after 30 years of service. The 56 year old will draw a $100 monthly government pension. His route, now consolidated with the Langing line, covered over 25 miles daily. Carl Wagner succeeds him with a 50 mile weekly route and about $4,000 yearly salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
James W. O'Donnell
Church
Allamakee County
Ben Decker
O'Lonnell
Langing
Carl Wagner
Mr. O'Donnell
Head Of Boys School Found Shot To Death
Elderly Kyle school head Dr Paul Kyle was found shot in the head at the Kyle School for Boys in Tivington New Mexico. A shotgun lay nearby police said. An earlier call claimed the death was self inflicted and confusion followed as reports varied between the school and a New York hotel.
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Tivington
Paul
Kyle
Kyle School
New York
Middleton High Students Extend Strike Over Board Demands
Middleton Wisconsin students facing 471 absences evacuated to the picket lines and vowed to continue the strike until the school board renews contracts for Darwin J. Ferry the science teacher and Principal L. W Anybarn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Wis
Ae JW
Middleton High School
Darwin J. Ferry
L. W Anybarn
Wisconsin Retail Credit Association names officers and directors
Officers elected at the Wisconsin Retail Credit association convention in Appleton include Karl M. Haugen as president J H Reinhart and 5 Bone as vice presidents Directors chosen were A Robert Hoole Janesville R B Krutzner Ge Crosse Dr L Sprague Mrs A C Wilfelt Manitowoc and M W Youngs Racine all listed as new board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayleton
Wis
Wisconsin Retail Credit Association
Karl M. Haugen
Appleton
J. H. Reinhart
Wisconsin Rapids
Labor holiday halts work at Illinois power plant strike
More than 3,000 union workers walked off their jobs in Belleville Illinois as labor declares a holiday to protest Lincoln Power and Light Company's plan to hire outsiders to replace striking electrical workers amid a labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ill
Lincis Power and Light Company
Burns Anniversary Party Brings Family and Friends Together
A large group of relatives and friends gathered Sunday to honor Mr and Mrs Thomas Burns on their thirty second wedding anniversary. Guests included Henry Wetcher Eleanor Money Creek Ernest Dahlhurst La Crosse John Burns Robert Kenneth George Farrel A Bracy La Crosse Crawford Frey Houston and others. A prenuptial shower for Mae Baumgartner was held at Hokah parish hall and Mrs Carrie Olin and granddaughter Merle of Lend were visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W Kaslow
Winona Monda
Charles Bryan Named As Mayor Of Lincoln
Charles W. Bryan, a three time Nebraska governor, was elected mayor of Lincoln on Tuesday, a return to the post he held two decades ago. The report notes his prior mayoral service and his win in the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bryan
Lincoln
Associated Press
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Upton Sinclair
Ls Angeles
Kidder Trial Details Showed Ownership and Salary Claims
In La Crosse hearings, Joseph K. Kidder testified about his role in the Pyroil company and denied partnership. Witnesses presented invoices, checks, and tax returns reflecting payments and control by W. W. Kidder, with the defense arguing for sole ownership and contested partnership claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Times
Guntenbein
Ridder
W. W. Kidder
Financial Reporting Agency
W. V
Shortage Of Homes In City Stimulates Property Sales
La Crosse county records show 25 real estate sales since April 1 led by rising city demand amid a housing shortage. Eight sales covered farm lands in Burns Farmington Shelby Hamilton and Greenfield with the rest in La Crosse city including a Smith Manufacturing property sold to Allis Chalmers. Transfers list numerous lot trades and land deeds among locals in Burns Farmington Shelby Hamilton Greenfield and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Court House
Charles Wachs
Register of Deeds
la Crosse
Greenfield
Smith Manufacturing Company
Badger Streets
Allis Chalmers Company
George Broadhead
Herman Noffke
Twenty-fourth
Main Streets
George Bruemmer
Elmer Haugen
Charles Street
Livingston and
North Streets
Arthur G. Baxham
Simon P. Hillebrandt
Twenty-second
Madison Streets
John L. Callahan
Kidder Owned Oil Company Amid Legal Actions
Telegrams from plaintiff to W V Kidder in an eastern city show Joseph K Kidder stating he would not worry as his brother would pay. A second telegram seeks funds along with telegraphic authorization. Lawsuits in New York Boston St Louis and San Francisco allege W W Kidder sole owner. letters to distributors discuss company sale and include signatures of W V Kidder and Joseph H Kidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pase One
3 House
Joseph K. Kidder
van Pelt
Joseph S. Kidder
A. M. Brayton
Magiron
Mr. Brayton
Joseph K. Kinder
W. W. Kidder
la Crosse
Mr. Hale
Ir. Hale
Joseph J. Kidder
Gantenbein
WV. Kidder
Pyros Company
Kidder
W.V. Kidder
W. WV. Kidder
San Francisco
Pyroll Company
W. V. Kid der
Joseph H. Kidscer
W. V.kidder
Whitehall to stage senior class play and local notices
Whitehall Wisconsin reports the senior class play Sonny Jane directed by Miss Minnie Barron at the village hall Friday at 8 p.m. The article also notes the Whitehall Music Study Club attending the Ninth District convention in Eau Claire and lists attendees and guests. It covers roadwork on Blair Whitehall road, bridge and cattle pass projects, and tobacco reduction payments totaling 851.20 to 74 growers as well as a note that seed loans will end this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Thompson
Charles Mitchell
Raymond Erickson
Sam Streck
Floyd van Sickle
Larry Randolph
Ernest Fremstad
Joe Martin
Harry Salverson
Freddy Beadle
Shief
Orchard
Canter
Anton Wold, Jr
Whitehall Music Study Club
Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs
First Congregational Church
Eau Claire Mendsy
H. M. Johnson
G. N. Pedersen
Miies
C. B. Melby
J. A. Jacobsen
H.M. Jonson
G. N. Pederson
C. E. Long
R. W. Hagemeister
J. A. Anderson
Madison
Mabel Larsen
Pearl Bronnom
Kathryn Rice
Joseph Fremstad
Minneapolis
AL. L. Lund
Ben Pahnke
Theodore Pahnke
Winona
Albert Fromm
A. E. Nehring
Herman
Wilbur Qsgood
Griffis Construction Company
BR. V. Larson
Court House
Surfacing Work Resumes On State Trunk Highway
Work on 1.5 miles of state trunk highway from Mindoro to the Jackson La Crosse county line resumed Wednesday morning, per county highway department. A crew of 60 men and 16 trucks is on the project. Remaining surfacing work was begun in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindoro
Jackson-Le Crosse County
Court House
County Highway Department
Mrs Olaf Ottersen 87 Of Onalaska Dies At Home
Mrs Olaf Ottersen aged 87 a longtime Onalaska resident died at her home Tuesday. Born April 11 1848 in Norway maiden name Gandelia Danielson she is survived by daughters Tillie Herlocker Onalaska and C Horner San Francisco granddaughter Mrs Matteson and great granddaughter Jure Matteson. Husband preceded her in death five years ago. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 at home and 2 o'clock at Onalaska Norwegian Lutheran Church with Rev Vik officiating. Interment in Onalaska Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Ottenson
Olaf Ottersen
Eld
Onalaska
Hegenmarkin
Norway
Gandelia Danielson
Tillie Herlocker
C. Horner
San Francisco
Cal
Matteson
Jure Matteson
Onalaska Norwegian Lutheran Church
Onalaska Cemetery
Galesville News: Chorus Broadcast May 24 and Local Happenings
The Galesville music club chorus directed by Mrs. Larson will broadcast May 24 from WKBH La Crosse featuring chorus numbers, solos by Mrs. Ham mer and Mrs. Merried, a reading by Mrs. Ibach, and a piano solo by Miss Torvik. Local notes report convention plans, travel, and several injuries and medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
Galesville Music Club
WKBH
Charlotte Jogi
Violet Kenyon
Stevens Point
W. P. Mailer
L. E. Naegeli
Brown's Valley
Minn
Richard Dresselhause
Lorraine
New Albinia
Evelyn
Cullen Thomas
Olaf Olson
E. RB. Gier
New York City
Oscar Anderson
la Crosse
Caledonia Notes On Local People And Events
Mrs. E F Scanlon visits sister Sister Evang elista in Owatonna who directs parochial schools there. Miss Henrietta Ryan from Rochester visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ma Jacny Ryan. Miss Stella McCarthy recently taught in Waseca and returned home. Marriage license issued to Cora Veum and Robert E Rosenen of Caledonia. Families from Barrett Minneapolis La Crosse Rochester Winona attend fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs P J Firsch hosted by Mr and Mrs James F McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Mann
E. F. Scanlon
Owalonna
Sister Evangelista
Henrietta Ryan
Rochester
Ma Jacny Ryan
Stella McCarthy
Waseca
Cora Veum
Robert E. Rosenen
Arthur Schroeder
Barrett
Minn
Schraeder
Joan Blex Ander
Arcis Kelly
Newell Barber
Emma Palen
la Crosse
Fred F. Palen
A. L. Roble
Minneapolis
Gregor Palen
Winona
P. J. Firsch
James F. McCormick
Liberty Pole church groups plan Thursday gatherings
The Liberty Pole Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon with entertainment by Mrs Lee Lepley Mrs Joan Sandwick Dyson Fish and Mrs Merven Drake. The Kickapoo Lutheran Aid society will be entertained Sunday by Mrs Elmer Tollefson Albert Wez and Erick Dregne at the home of Mr and Mrs Q Transtad. visitors included Mr and Mrs Curtis Erickson and daughter Marylin of Westby and Mr and Mrs Resner Axden of Viroqua. Local teacher Garnet Silbaugh spent weekend with her father Warren Silbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Pole
Wis
Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Mmes
Lee Lepley
Joan Sandwick
Dyson Fish
Merven Drake
Kickapoo
Warren Silbaugh
Asbury Ridge
Lucile Primmer
Viroqua
Frankils
Laux to Address Galesville Parents Teachers Meeting
Prof. William Laux of La Crosse State Teacher's College will speak at the Galesville P T A meeting Monday evening May 13. A first grade rhythm group of 30 children directed by Miss Doris Wolfe will perform. The social hour and lunch will follow with committee chairs named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesville
Wis
William Laux
la Crosse
Curtis Homer
Galesville Music Study Club
Eau Claire
Federated Music Clubs
Leonard Larson
Gatesville Club
Cleveratiz
Mmes. Sacia
Alfred Anderson
De Soto News Sketches Local Burial and Club Notes
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Belle Bean were held at Retreat church with Rev. E. L. Quier officiating. Burial followed at Walnut Mound cemetery. Mrs. Bean, born October 10, 1862 at Retreat, married John H. Bean in 1880 and left nine children, seven of whom survive with their father. The De Soto community also noted the latest meeting of the Wione shick Community club at the village hall, with nominations for the fair elections, a $5 commencement grant, a varied program of songs, readings, and musical numbers, and reports on scouting and wildlife topics. Additional items include births, visits, and local school activities, plus new grandstand lumber donation for the ball grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Roscoe
Pittsville
Wis
Sidney
Los Angeles
Calif
Rodney
Orra
Merton
Charles City
Torna
Lewistand
Sarah Menion
Lves
Groton D
Bean
Hoscoe
Fillsville
Wioneshick Community Club
MeSoto
Edna Lawrence
Goldie Ludwig
Dora Munson
James Howarth
Casius Cushing
Bruce Reed
Lansing
Lawrence Olson
Finger of God
Sylvia Pottratz
George Thompson
Robert Buos
Norma
Melvin Johnson
Victory
Tanger
Harley Lawrence
Robert Fearhelm
Reuben Helgeson
Raymond Clinton
Herschel Whitney
de Soto
Willian Nelson
Viroqua
Elderis
Janet Thompson
Lan Sing
Dorothy Macaulay
Ray Grim
West Prairie
Fred Phillips
H. G. Dunn
Alma Center
Joseph Macaulay
M. Madeline Nixon
Front
Elmer Nixon
South Send
Ind
L. Brooks
Detroit
Mich
Washburn
Robert Nixon
Cooley Valley
Helen Elton
Leonard Horkheimer
Red Mound
Evelyn Mac Stoda
Richard Reims
Russel Mossholder
Sunnyside
Maxine Watson
Brown
A. E. Hollenbeck
Medford
William Becker
Henry Missel
Irene Egge
le Crosse
Luther College
Young Roosevelt to Manage Farm
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the president, will run the Hyde Park dairy farm and forestry experiment station. He plans rest and outdoor life away from Washington while the president tests his accounting and management on the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
James Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
James
White
Jimmy
Democrats Name Banquet Groups for Third District
The Third Congressional District Democrats announced committees for James A. Corcoran’s banquet at the Congregational church hall at 6:30 p m on May 1. Executive committee includes John D. Webber A C Wolfe George Doherty and Mrs Edith Jost. Reservations due by Friday noon May 10 via 2163-6. Several counties outside the district plan to attend the convention at the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Corcoran
Congregational Church Hall
John D. Webber
A. C. Wolfe
George Doherty
Edith Jost
William A. Sorge
Btrs. C. Burns
Agnes Stoll
H. Sen~stad
John Marable
Arthur Roberge
H. Gauper
J. Phason
L. Bullock
Veronica Loefflad
J. Doherty
John EF. Langdon
B. A. May
Joseph Houska
Albert C. Wolfe
E. Jost
John Maratle
Mia
John E. Flannagan
George Poehling
Shirley Smith
George Ferris
Ben Shore
Frank Chopieska
B.A. May
Bert Jouvette
Charles Warner
del Davidson
J. J. Hammes
Third District
Ap. m
Cxty Hall
Neighborhood Day in Ettrick Planned Monday
Trempealeau county Neighborhood Day will be held at the Ettrick Lutheran church starting 10 a.m. with nine clubs attending including Galesville Music Study Blair M N C Women’s Saturday and Arcadia Women’s clubs. Miss Cora Martinson of Gale College will address on Women of China with Ettrick school band music and a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettrick
Wis
Trempesleau County
Woman's Study Club
Whitehall
Independence Woman's Club
Arcadia Woman's Club
Cora Martinson
Gale College
China
Paroled man convicted in arson case returned to prison
John Franks of Black River Falls was released on parole after new evidence led to a habeas corpus return to Sparta. He pleaded guilty again and was sent back to the state prison at Waupun for one year to ten months, with about six months served. The American Legion auxiliary announces a Fidac meeting May 16 in the armory. Senior class play prep proceeds for May 17 at Sparta High School with stage lighting and sound coordinated by Roger McMullin Mila dana and Russell Beil. Property committee includes Maron Hughes Mary Jean Jefferson Jean Seidel Boyd Clark Arthur Edwards and Merton Frederickson. Advertising is led by Mr Pribman and Bayard Gee. Initiatory work by the local He' atkah lodge is set for the Tomah district convention Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Finey return to Sparta from WhitAlright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
John Franks
Black River Falls
Vernon McBlaine
George Halebarn
R. A. Richards
Franks
Waupun
American Legion Auxiliary
Fidec
Armory
H. R. Perry
Fidac
Sparta High School
Roger McMullin
Miladana
Russell Beil
Maron Hughes
Mary Jean Jefferson
Jean Seidel
Boyd Clark
Arthur Eduards
Merton Frederickson
Pribman
Bayard Gee
F. J. Hughes
He' Atkah Lodge
Tomah
Warren T,finey
Whitaul
Legals for Sidewalks and Lubricating Oils Contracts
The Board of Public Works of La Crosse Wisconsin invites sealed proposals for sidewalk construction in cement concrete and for lubricating oils supply. Bids must include a certified check and comply with city charter provisions. Proposals due May 25 1936 with details at City Engineer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pukers
Ale Aptha
Ace
Elly
Eis Enginese
Board of
Public Warhy and Wall
Proaotes
Eiali
Tles
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Mar
Gommusayonst
Board of Public Works
le Crosse
Ite
Rata City
Cyaeleck
la Crouse
Fle
Choy
Board OF Public
Br C
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U.S
Earhart
Krutzner
Credit Association
Belleville, Dr
LA Crescent
Boston
Maverick ‘Square
Duffy
D-Wis
Dehn Molander
Bauer
Adams Street
John Niesen
Nicklas
Josephine Neprud
George Kunz
Victor Zahn
Merwin Ridgeway
Sixteenth Street
Horton and
Bennett Streets
Lafayette
Laux
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