Enforcements Edges Toward Prohibition Breakdown in Debate
Chicago December 27 UP Scandal corruption invasion of liberty endangering political structure attenders heard John C Gebhart director of research AA Prohibition Association warned enforcement cannot keep pace with rising illicit liquor trade He cited Dr James Doran saying it would take 300 million and a nationwide court system to enforce the Volstead Act Gebhart accused Moran of confessing a complete prohibition breakdown He urged state cooperation while noting Taft warned national prohibition would face broad opposition He cited Michigan life-for-a-pint as an example of fanatic enforcement discrediting dry laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John C. Gebhart
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
American Political Science Association
Gebhart
James Doran
Prohibition
United States
Moran
Doran
Canada
Commonwealths
William Howard
Taft
Michigan
U. S. Gains Strong Post in Orient Through Quick Action
United States and Great Britain press a new settlement in China while Tokyo hesitates over recognizing Nationalist China. Japan fears instability without a strong leader as Nanking consolidates its authority, potentially setting Asia on a new diplomatic path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Tokio
China
Japan
Manchuria
United States
Nanking
Samme
Kasmarek Jailed On Intoxication Charges
Frank Kasmarek appeared before Judge George J. Sager in municipal court and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. He offered to leave town if released, but the judge ruled that 20 days would be ample to contemplate the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kasmarek
George J. Sager
Kasmarek
Brain Tests in Logical Reasoning at Universities
A dated note about an IQ style test titled Brain Tests No 310 from the New York Evening Post. It describes a two minute true/false set on rectangle and square relationships, instructing readers to mark statements near false and to turn to the society page for answers.
Woman Sought in Cicero Bomb Plot Against Mayor
Chicago dispatch reports a woman is being sought over a plot to blow up Mayor Joseph Klenha of Cicero. A 12-stick dynamite bomb on his front porch failed to detonate. the mayor found and moved it to his garage, then alerted police. Investigators link motive to a disgruntled party over recent Cicero municipal deals involving the mayor and City Attorney Edward Carmody. The unnamed woman allegedly supplied the dynamite. arrests expected within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Klenha
Cicero
Klenha
Elenda
Edward Carmody
Carmody
Klenda
Hoover Holds Line On Present Congress Farm Relief Fate
President elect Herbert Hoover urged readiness for a special session to pass farm relief measures. He backed tariff revisions for farm commodities, market protection for perishables, and a surplus board as priorities. Hoover's Utah voyage notes a cabinet makeup is near completion. final appointments hinge on Washington talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hawley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Utah
Herbert Hoover
South America
Hampton Roads
Pernambuco
Brazil
United States
Old Point Comfort
Washington
Hoover
Train Wreck Near Hesperia Injures Two
In San Bernardino area Santa Fe reports say derailment of the Missionary from Los Angeles to Chicago was sabotage. Spikes removed and angle iron unbolted, with crowbars and wrench stolen from Hesperia tool house. Two seriously hurt, others bruised as seven cars left track on Mojave descent. Deputies and doctors rushed to scene. motive unclear though ex employees suspected.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Shea
San Bernardino County
Santa Fe
Hesperia
Mojave Desert
Cajon Pass
U.R
M. J. Mackie
Mackie
W. H. Burbage
Winslow
Ariz
British and Roumanian Notables Lead New York Auto Show
Sir Herbert Austin and Haritan Ehassardjian will represent Great Britain and Roumania at International Days of the New York Automobile show set for Jan 5–12 1929 at Grand Central Palace. Delegates from 35 countries attend with a luncheon and trade conference planned. Austin chairs the Austin Motor Company and Roumania firms see motor transport expanding. about 6000 cars sold and 27000 in operation in Roumania this year.
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Sir Herbert Austin
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders of
Great Britain
Haritan Ehassardjian
Roumania
New York
Grand Central Palace
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Madison Avenue
Austin Motor Company
Kassardjian
America
Two Boys Die Saving Dog at Baldwin Reservoir
Freeport New York December 27 report says Wilson and Arthur Gregarevich aged 9 and 13 lost their lives while trying to rescue their pet collie. They and the dog broke through the ice on Baldwin reservoir as sticks were used to lure the dog onto the ice. Wilson plunged in to help, followed by Arthur, and all three sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
L. I
Wilson
Arthur Gregarevich
Baldwin Reservoir
Arthur
Centenarian Katherine Kikkelsen Dead at 100 in Audubon
Audubon mourns as Mrs Katherine Kikkelsen 100 dies on Christmas Day. Born in Denmark, she will be laid to rest in a funeral service held in Audubon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Katherine Kikkelsen
Denmark
Co Ed Sets Record for Long Talk in Monolog Marathon
Miss Betty Wilson, a college girl, broke a world record by delivering an unbroken monologue for 42 hours starting at 8 a.m. with only brief meals. The event, a "word rodeo" created by Milton Crandall in Pittsburgh, featured six women among seven men to matched endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Betty Wilson
Milton Crandall
Pittsburgh
Wilson
Waverly bank holdup probe links tint of Underwood case
State agent Ray E. Scott arrives in Waverly amid new angles in the September holdup. Memphis arrest of Thomas J. Underwood, known by aliases in Utah Texas Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Illinois, is tied to the investigation. Underwood denies link but faces prior crimes including Hibbing Minnesota post office robbery and a Chicago payroll job with tear gas. A companion, Johanna Bruce, carried $2,200 in banknotes and valuables. Bremer county unlikely to try Underwood due to multiple prior claims.
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Waverly
Waverly State Bank
Ray E. Scott
Scott
Memphis
Tenn
Thomas J. Underwood
Utah
Texas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Ilinois
Underwood
Hibbing
Minn
Truman King
Duluth, Minn
Minneapolis
Frank
Chicago
Bremer County
Co-Ed Receives Reward for Slayer’s Capture
Chicago dispatch reports Marian Jay, 20, former Rockford College May queen and Evanston physician’s daughter, receives 300 for providing evidence leading to the capture of David Shanks, the condemned murderer. Her discovery of a ribbon tied to a wrist watch from Miss Jennie Constance helped solve the case. Northwestern University later distributed the rewards.
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Chicago
Rockford College
David Shanks
Marian Jay
Evanston
Shanks
Jennie Constance
Northwestern University
Miss Jay
Fire Alarms from Backfire Blaze at Argyle Address
Thursday night a car backfire caused a fire at 326 Argyle belonging to William Widdel. Damage estimated at 2 dollars. ad copy urges insurance with contact Herman Miller at 2404.
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Automobile
William
Widdel
Argyle
President Coolidge rests after long Sapelo Island trip
President Coolidge arrives in Sapelo Island Georgia after a 24 hour journey from Washington set to rest before resuming visits to local historic sites. He plans future trips while enjoying hunting and fishing on Howard E Coffin estates and along the surrounding waters. He will attend church at St Simons Island and dedicate the Coolidge Oak, a descendant of the keel tree of the Constitution.
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Sapelo Island
President Coolidge
Howard E. Coffin
Washington
Coolidge Aeay
Howard E. Gof
Coffin
White House
Coolidge
South Georgia
St. Simons Island Episcopal Church
Charles Wesley
America
Salvation Army Christmas Party Planned Tonight
Salvation Army officials prepared for the Christmas party for children at the Army hall on Park Avenue and Mulberry Street starting at 7 30 tonight. All are invited with a treat of candy and nuts and a Lark program. The largest donation to the Army Christmas relief fund was 33 15 from Herrick Refrigerator Company employees. Captain Joe Gibbs will conduct morning and evening services Sunday at the Salvation Army hall.
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Salvation Army
Army
Army Hall
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Million Trunks: Minnesota Forester Addresses Lions Club
T S Hansen, in charge at the University of Minnesota forestry station in Cloquet, tells Waterloo Lions Club how a million trees are started and about half transplanted yearly. The station spans 3000 acres with reforestation work and experiments ongoing.
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University of Minnesota
Cloquet
Minn
T. S. Hansen
Lions Club
Black's Tearoom
Hansen
H. S. Hansen
Waterloo
A. S. Hansen
Cedar Falls
Harry M. Reed
Washington, D.C
Earl C. Glasson
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Musical program entertains Kiwanis at Hotel Russell-Lamson
Kiwanis luncheon featured a varied musical program with vocal solos by Dene May and Craig Ellyson, tenor solos with Margaret Howell, and piano pieces by Miss Howell, all accompanied by Dr. Albert Scholin. New officers, including Clyde Hinson as president, will be installed next Thursday at the hotel due to the regular meeting day shifting from Tuesday to New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Dene May
Albert Scholin
Craig Ellyson
Margaret Howell
Howell
Clyde Hinson
Hunter shoots companion near Talmage in hunting accident
Claude Dalton, 21, of Des Moines, was shot and fatally wounded today by his hunting partner Jacob Coleman near Talmage, Union county. Doctors at a Creston hospital said Dalton probably would not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Creston
Claude Dalton
Des Moines
Talmage
Union County
Jacob Coleman
Plead Guilty On Liquor Charge In Municipal Court
Bessie Howlett and Bonnie Monroe pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor in municipal court. Judge George J. Sager set December 29 at 10 am for sentencing. The report uses dated phrasing reflecting the era and local court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Howlett
Bonnie Monroe
Negresses
George J. Sager
Engineer John Drabelle Guest at Waterloo Division
Cedar Rapids chief engineer John Drabelle of Iowa Power and Light Co. visits Waterloo division manager R H Garrison of Iowa Public Service Co. for a guest appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. R
John Drabelle
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Power and Light Co
R. H. Garrison
Waterloo
Iowa Public Service Company
Grand Jury Convenes for Final September Session
The September grand jury convened today for its final session. Proceedings focus on remaining indictments and cases, with prosecutors presenting evidence and defense counsel awaiting further directives from the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Mepfts
King George Maintains Slow But Steady Recovery
London officials report no change in King George's condition at noon as physicians note continued slow progress. The daily bulletin says improvement compared to a week ago, with the royal family easing some anxiety while doctors express confidence in the recuperative powers.
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London
George
Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson of
Fenn
Hugh Rigby
Former Iowa resident injured in Missouri crash
Mrs. W. F. Crew of Iola Kansas wife of Dr. W. F. Crew who once practiced in Pella Iowa was seriously hurt near Lineville Missouri when a car driven by Dr. Crew left the highway and crashed into a ditch. Dr. Crew and their daughter uninjured. Mrs. Crew suffered a broken arm and a crushed hand possibly needing amputation. She was taken to a hospital at Trenton after spending Christmas in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iola
Kan
W. F
Crew
Pella
Lineville
Kansas
Trenton
Des Moines Skating Marathon Opens Tonight at Coliseum
Des Moines hosts the skating marathon kickoff with fifty contestants awaiting the starter. The event starts at 7 30 tonight in the Coliseum and could roll on indefinitely with Phil Murphy of Minneapolis as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Phil Murphy
Minneapolis
Jackie Coogan Stricken With Grippe in Berlin
Famous American child film star Jackie Coogan is ill in bed in Berlin from grippe. He was in the Haller revue when stricken and doctors attribute the illness to diet change. Fever is subsiding this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jackie Coogan
Ja Grippe
Former Buchanan County resident dies in California
Independence Iowa December 27 word has been received of the death of Eloise Lee formerly Mrs Frank Jennings a former Independence resident at her Pomona California home She had been ill briefly with pneumonia after an attack of influenza She and her first husband Frank Jennings an attorney were early day residents here He later died and she remarried Her second husband also preceded her in death She had made her home in Pomona California
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Independence
Eloise Lee
Frank Jennings
Pomona
Cal
Jennings
Pacific Coast State
Flying While Drunk Lands Pilot in Jail
A young military pilot in Shabatz Jugoslavia faces trial after flying drunk. He suddenly appeared over the township, performed dangerous stunts, escaped after ground arrest, then circled for an hour before landing and surrendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabatz
Jugoslavia
Changing His Mind Twice He Pleads Guilty
Claude Spiker, arrested a week ago in Buchanan county for illegal transportation of liquor, first pleaded guilty, then not guilty, then guilty again before Judge G W Wood. The court set sentence for 9 am Dec 28 after the repeated plea changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Spiker
Buchanan County
H. P. Mason
E. L. Miller
Iquor
Black Hawk County
M. F. Fields
G. W. Wood
Dana Bible Named Nebraska Football Coach
Dana X Bible of Texas A&M will coach the Nebraska football team. He succeeds Ernest Beary as head coach, Beary’s contract running to next year, and the athletic board of the university announced the hiring yesterday in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Dana X. Bible
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Nebraska
Ernest E. Beary
Millions Without Library Service Across U S
James A. McMillan of Louisiana State University told the Midwinter session of the American Library Association that forty two million people in the United States lack library service. He cited that in rural districts 89 percent have no reading abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
James A. McMillan
Louisiana State University
American Library Association
Funeral rites for Herman C. Hagemann set at 2 p.m.
Funeral services for Herman C. Hagemann 62 of 301 Linden avenue will be at 2 p m Saturday at the family residence. Rev Henry Mueller of First Lutheran church will officiate and burial will be in Fairview. He was born Feb 4 1866 in Bremer county and had worked at Chapman Lumber since moving to Waterloo in 1904. Surviving are a mother at Waverly and children Lydia Russell Edna Stith Harry and George with five brothers and five sisters. His wife Emma died Jan 7 1927. O Keefe and Towne mortuary handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Hagemann
Herman C. Hagemann
Linden Avenue
Henry Mueller
First Lutheran Church
Fairview
Decedent
Bremer County
F. P. Hagemann
Emma Paul
Waterloo
Chapman Lumber Company
Waverly
Lydia Russell
Long Beach
Cal
Edna Stith
Harry H. Hagemann
George W. Hagemann
Henry
F. Hagemann
Ernest
F.p.hagemann
Karl Hagemann
Maxfield
Township
Louisa Bartels
Sumner
Nettle Stahl
Westgate
Mary Grawe
Charlotte L. Eddy
O'Keefe & Towne
Thomas R. Niven
First Presbyterian Church
East Waterloo Township
Hner
Walter Stoner
Oak Avenue
Presbyterian Church
George
Bennington Township
Earl
William
Myrtle
O'Keefe &Towne Mortuary
Funeral services for Charles W. Knoop
Funeral services were held at 2 p m at First Congregational church for Charles W. Knoop former city treasurer and Black Hawk National Bank officer who died Monday in Rockford. Rev J Richmond Morgan officiated with pallbearers Willis Johnson W H Hoover W A Gentzler Will Wallman George E B Pike and A B Lovejoy. Burial followed in Elmwood family plot. A 1:30 prayer service occurred at the daughter Mrs Loren J Berry 520 Eingsley avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Knoop
Black Hawk National Bank
Rockford
First Congregational Church
J. Richmond Morgan
Willis Johnson
W. H. Hoover
W. A. Gentzler
Will Wallman
George EB. Pike
A. B. Lovejoy
Elmwood
Funeral services held for Mrs Charles Wetlaufer in Waterloo
Mrs Charles W Wetlaufer widow of former Waterloo police chief was brought from California for burial. Service at 2 p m in First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev J Arthur Young and J E Johnson officiating. Burial at Elmwood. Pallbearers named W B Clemence D T Beckey William Watters F A Decker Orvis Call S G Stevenson. The family longtime residents with wide acquaintance. active in First Mt E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Y. Wetlaufer
Charles ‘W. Wetlaufer
California
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Arthur Young
J. E. Johnson
Elmwood
W. B. Clemence
D. T. Beckey
William Watters
F.A. Decker
Orvis Call
S. G. Stevenson
Funeral services for Amasa D Woodruff at Petersen Bros chapel
Funeral services for Amasa Drew Woodruff 60 Canadian army veteran will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Petersen Bros chapel with Rev F Herbert Moehlmann of Trinity American Lutheran church officiating. Black Hawk lodge No 72 I C O F will assist. Burial in Elmwood. A private family prayer service precedes at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs McKillip’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amasa Drew Woodruff
J. V. McFeAlip
Hammond Avenue
Petersen Bros
F. Herbert Moehlmann
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Black Hawk Lodge
Elmwood
McKillip
Funeral services for Miss Priscilla Cratsley
Funeral services for Miss Priscilla M. L. Cratsley were held at Petersen Bros chapel on Wednesday at 2 oclock. Rev. Charles V. Lannholm of Union Congregational church officiated with music by Mrs. O. M. Bender and Mrs. J. F. Barron. Burial followed at Pinewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla ML. Cratsley
Petersen Bros
Charles V. Lannholm
Union Congregational Church
O. M. Bender
J. F. Barron
Plmwood Cemetery
Excavation Begins for Newton Postoffice Building
Groundbreaking for the Newton postoffice project occurred yesterday. Fred L. Maytag used the first spade and predicted a year of great prosperity with the best president in many years. James H. Rhodes, president of the Newton Chamber of Commerce, also spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Newton
U.R
Newton
Fred L. Maytag
James H. Rhodes
Newton Chamber of Commerce
Suit for damages over poison whisky at Baltimore saloon
Clarence A. Myers sues Edward Watkins for 100000 dollars in Baltimore city court alleging he went blind after drinking poison whisky served at Watkins saloon on September 24 and 25, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Clarence A. Myers
Edward Watkins
Myers
Watkins
Funeral for Count Cardorna in Pallanza
In Pallanza Italy on December 27 the funeral of Count Cardorna former commander in chief of Italian armies was held Crown Prince Humbert stood for King Victor Emmanuel as chief mourner.
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Count Cardorna
Pallanza
Italy
Marshall CardorNa
Humbert
Victor Emmanuel
Explosion Kills One At Key West Lighthouse Tender
In Key West Florida a gas explosion destroyed the lighthouse tender Poinsettia at the naval dock. One man was killed and two others were seriously injured in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Poinsettia
Naval Dock
General Hanna Sinking After Stroke in California
At Imperial Beach California General Phil C Hanna lies unconscious after a stroke his condition described as sinking slowly by medical staff The prominent military figure remains under careful observation as doctors monitor any change in his state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Phil C. Hanna
Imperial Beach
Cal
Maximum Minimum Thursday Temperature Report
Wednesday temperatures and weather notes read like a partial forecast in this fragment. The text mentions Thursday figures and a low or high reading of seven and a high of twenty two degrees in an unclear context.
Bandit Trio Sentenced To Forty Year Term
Three men who robbed the State Bank of Maple Plain Minnesota of 2200 last Friday pleaded guilty in Hennepin county district court and were sentenced to five to forty years in the state penitentiary. Coleman Monroe and Zerles, captured in Waterloo Iowa and White City Wisconsin, faced the court with guns on them and alimony or debt motives cited. In Waterloo a hotel party helped identify the suspects and the robbers interacted with victims at the lineup, with one man wishing a merry Christmas then a happy new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Spécial Service
Minneapolis
Minn
State Bank of
Maple Plain
Waterloo
White City
Wis
Hennepin ‘County
Stillwater
Earle Brown
Frank Coleman
Ashland
F. J. Monroe
Duluth
John Zeries
Dubuque
Coleman
Monroe
Lake Superior
Zeries
Zerles
Fr. Monroe
Frank Colemen
John Zerles
J. F. Johnson
Johnson
Will Search Desert Camps for Abductor of 11-Year-Old
Police prepare to comb Mohave desert camps for Perry Palmer and Richard Grant as Palmer is suspected of abducting the 11 year old. A map of desert mining claims was found in Palmer's lodging and provisions and camp equipment were reportedly being sold to Palmer. A report says Palmer may have left for Chicago with the boy. Chicago police were notified. Grant was last seen Saturday with Palmer, who had permission to take the boy to Long Beach for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
INS
Mohave
Perry Palmer
Richard Grant
Palmer
Mojave
Chicago
Grant
Long Beach
Hold Man Minus Finger for Shooting
Sam Rappo of Chicago was brought to Des Moines from Knoxville by police investigating the shooting of Charles Pirro. Pirro, who bit off the assailant's finger during the attack, was in critical condition after the incident last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sam Rappo
Chicago
Knoxville
Charles Pirro
Rappo
Pirro
WGY Broadcasts Calcutta Program in India Reach
A special radio broadcast intended for Calcutta reception went on the air from Schenectady under the India foundation. The program aired from WGY and from 2XAF the GE shortwave station, during Calcutta national congress sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Calcutta
India
National Congress
India Foundation
WGY
General Electric Company
2XAF
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Watson
U. S
Orient
N. Y. Evening Post, Inc
Johana Bruce
Winona
Mann
Frank Devers
Devers
Thomas Underwood
Deek Woman
Gigero Mayor
Farley
Buffalo
Everette L. Mugler
Elizabeth Abbott
Miss Abbott
NEW Bank
Tennessee
Harvey Niedert
Fairbank
Edna Kerns
H.C. Hanson
Racine
Olena Hanson
Miller
Minnesota Forester
Lions Clubmen
King
Day
Jackie
Coogan
Grippe
Dana Bible
Amasa
Woodruff
Priscilla M. Cratsley
Sank Bandit
Stillwater Prison
Vicks
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