Work Of Observer
At The Local Post
Cited By McClure
(Continued from page one)
area, Mr. Spruill explained his prob
lems and apologized for not doing
a better job. but finished by saying.
"If it is working a hardship on me,
I realize we are all going to have to
sacrifice for the duration of this em
ergency. I am willing to do my
part."
Another case from Major Butler's
files is that of Charlie Stevens. Char
lie wrote in to explain why he had
been reported for "not doing his du
ty." It seems he had volunteered for
the work and when he was called for
observer duty he had not shown up
regularly. Charlie wanted to help at
night, as that was the only time he
could give. His wife was very ill and
he had to do her work on the farm
as well as his own, for he didn't have
any help. He tried to get his neigh -
hnr tn drive him the five miles tn the
station but his neighbor always "for
got" and besides that he couldn't get
anyone to stay with his ill wife while
he was away. Even so, Charlie would
have walked the five miles except?
"My physical deformity made it im
possible for me to." he said. So, even
with the work of two people to do on
a farm, a physical deformity that
handicapped him, and lack of coop
eration from his neighbors, Charlie
wanted to help out. He just couldn't
make it.
Another story is that of an elder
ly woman who came up to Major
Butler's office. She was almost blind
and was quite deaf, but she wanted
to do something to help in the work
they were doing. Of course, she
couldn't be an airplane spotter for
she couldn't see or hear the planes,
so Major Butler sent her down to
the Civilian Defense Committee and
she is contributing as much as she
can to the war effort there.
"Hiere are many problems that be
set these country stations. The most
universal of these is the poor rural
service of the phone companies.
Some of them "close up for the
night" around 2:00 a. m , and when
spotters who stay up night after
night without seeing a plane_final
ly do have one to report they can't
get a line through to the Information
Center. Other times the line gets out
of order and it may take several days
to have it repaired. Still, the spotters
stay on duty, but some of them re
port, "It gets mighty discouraging ."
Other telephone troubles could be
easily remedied by a little coopera
tion from other civilians. J S Elks
wrote a letter, to Major Butler iff
which he told how "Several times, at
least twenty, or more, last week" he
could not report planes "on the reas
on courting people had the line and
would not give it up." You see, Mr.
Elks had to use a party line in order
to get his reports in and these young
lovers did hot realize they were a
serious hazard in the way of our
national defense.
But that's not all that makes their
duties tougher. Several cases of froz
en hands and feet have been report
ed in the winter months by observa
tion volunteers who had to walk sev
eal miles in the snow to take their
posts. A rarer hazard was over
come by a post in Haw ley, Pa., last
winter. It was closed temporarily
when raging flood waters isolated
it. The men volunteers were busy
saving their homes and crossing was
too dangerous for the women spot
ters to attempt alone. However, a
foot brjdge was erected and it wasn't
long before the post was again re
porting regularly.
Now that tire and gas rationing is
in effect a new problem arises for
the volunteers are not given any
more gas than the rest of us and
they often have to travel more than
ten miles in going to and from their
posts. Even so, records are being re
ported like that of the 12 posts un
der Major Van Winkle in the Tenth
New Jersey district. These posts
were unmanned a total of only 10 1-2
hours out of 100,608 man-hours of
watch from December 7, 1941, to
June 7, 1942, and their record of
planes reported correctly and on
time was equally as good Recently
these people have been giving up
precious rubber and fuel as well as
their time and the suffering of in
conveniences to keep up that rec
ord.
Day by day the list of heroes from
the ranks of the observation volun
teers grows?an elderly couple who
kept a post going 24 hours a day,
just between the two of them?a Ne
gro bishop who has members of his
"flock" to help him keep his post go
ing?many who put out their own
money to have telephone posts
erected and wires strung to stations
they built with their own hands. This
list could go on and on, but all of
the sacrifices, both physical and fi
nancial, are being made without
complaint by thousands of volun
teers. They are performing a thank
less job and they are doing it well.
Although they will never receive
medals, these people are genuine
heroes and patriots.
Salvage Organisation To
Get Desired Results
The Transylvania County Salvage
organization promises to reach out
to even the remotest parts in the
gathering of vital scrap materials,
says Farm Agent J. A. Glazener.
Farmers Are Harvesting
Crimson Clover Seed
A large number of Henderson
County fanners are harvesting crim
son clover seed for the first time
this year, reports D. W. Bennett, as
farm agent
guras a? the U. S Depart
ot Agriculture reveal that there
dtt June 1st
date a year ago.
Torpedo Boats Escort a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
Official V. a. Nmrj PhoU
Presenting an impressive sight as she steams majestically out to sea, this U. S. aircraft carrier is escorted
part of*the way on her journey by two speeding torpedo boats. Carriers, since the battle of Midway, are
playing increasingly important roles in keeping open our far flung, numerous sea supply lines. The Navy
Department, which just released the photograph, did not reveal the name of the giant vessel.
ISO Fund In This
County Well Over
The Original Coal
(Continued from page one)
the contribution was large or small,
we thank you. Our hats are off to
you all! You have helped to lighten
the load of the men who are freely
offering their all to save us.
In the tabulation of the names of
the donors it may be that some mis
takes will be made Be patient with
us. We are doing our best to keep
them to a minimum, and will most
gladly correct any such mistakes as
they are brought to our attention.
Donaitons made locally and not
-previously reported are, as follows:
Mrs W H Coburn, $1; Mrs. W. K.
Parker, 50c; Mrs. J A. Roberson, 50c;
Mrs. Jessie Melson, 25c; Mrs. George
Harris, Jr., 50c; Mrs. A. L. Roebuck,
50c; Mrs. W. O White, 50c, Mrs.
Clyde Waters, 25c; Mrs. Wheeler
Martin. $1: Mrs .Inf rnwiin,?25c^
Mrs. C R Whitaker, 25c; Mrs. J. E
Edmondson, 25c; Mrs. M. P. Wheel
25c; W. H Williams, $1; Mrs.
Thessie Barnhill, $1; Mrs. Jim Bow
en, $1; Miss Elsie Jackson, 50c; Mrs
G H Harrison. $1; Mrs. Clyde Ward,
10c; Mrs. I) D Stalls. $l;*Mrs. Roy
Martin, 10c; Mrs. J. T. Price, 50c;
Mrs. H. G. Jones, 25c; Mrs. Elizabeth
Macon, $1; H. M Burrsa, 50c; Mrs.
W. I. Skinner, $5; Mrs. Daisy Pur
vis, 50c; Mrs. John Roebuck, 10c;
Mrs. Leroy Savage, 40c; Mrs. W S
Hurst. 25c; Mrs. Walter Mizelie, 45c;
Mrs. Frank Weaver, $1; Mrs. J. B.
Taylor, $1; Mrs. Dean Speight, 75c;
Mrs J. I). Harrison, 5c; Mrs. J. T.
Edmondson, 10c; Mrs W. A. James,
25c; Mrs. W E. Dudley, 15c; Mrs. G.
H. Reams, 60c; Mrs. W. T. Stinnette,
25c; Mrs. M T. Lilley, 25c; Harrell
Everett, $1; Mrs. Harrell Everett, $1;
Jack Biggs, $1; Mrs. A R. Dunning,
$1; Mrs. E P. Cunningham, $2; J. H.
Roebuck, $1;
Mrs. C. F. Waddell, $1; Mrs. W.
J Smith, 42c; Mrs J.-^jL. Rodgerson,
$i; Mrs. Mamie Jackson, 25c; Mrs.
B. L. Daniel, 25c; Mrs. Eloise Ben
nett. $1; Mrs. C. B. Roebuck, 50c;
Mrs. Victor Champion, $3; Mrs. A.
E Browder. $1; Mrs. Alton Daniel,
50c; A Friend, 3c; Neda Stalls, $1;
I)r Rhodes office, 50c; R Parker,
50c; B Critcher, $1; Mrs. Old. 35c;
A Friend, 5c; Mrs. Raymond Rober
son. $1; Mrs. R. L. Coburn, $1; Har
ry Biggs, $25, Mrs. J D. Thrower,
$1; Mrs. J L. Robertson, 25c; Mrs.
J T Edmondson, 30c; Mrs Kenneth
Lindsley, $1; A Friend, 11c; Ben
Courtney, $1; Bud Crockett, 50c; H.
O. Peele. $1; Roger Critcher, Jr., $1;
Horace Clayton, $1; Mrs. Tom Barn
hill. 40c; Nod York. $1.25, Mrs. J. C.<
Parkin, $1. H. D Harrison, Jr., 25c;
Mrs H. D Harrison, Jr.. 25c; Sandra
Harrison, 10c; H L Barnhill, $1;
Mrs. H. L. Barnhill, $1; Mrs. A R.
White, 50c; Ruth Manning, $1; Mrs.
W. G. Peele, 25c; Mrs Mason, 25c;
Mrs Charles Carver, 50c; Ella Mae
Gaylord. $1; Mrs J. C. Manning, $1;
R. E Peele, $2; Mrs. R E. Peele. $1;
Mrs. Harry Thompson. 65c; V. J. Spi
vey, $5; George V Moore, $2; V. D.
Godwin, $1. Standard Fertilizer Co.,
$25. Dean Speight. $25
Judge R. L Coburn
Runs His Court on
Strictly Cash Basis
? ?
(Continued from page one)
fendant registered under the name
of Robert Woolard He came home
from an army camp last July and
officers could find no trace of the
Robert Woolard wanted for desert
ing the army. The case has been call
ed to the attention of the army and
final judgment was postponed by
the court until a report could be re
ceived It is quite possible that the
man will draw a road sentence and
that the army will pick him up later
at the prison camp and return him
to his post of duty and the usual
punishment.
The only other case called in the
court Monday was the one charging
Homer Gee with disorderly conduct
and interfering with the officer
while in the performance of his du
ty. Adjudged guilty over hla own
plea of innocenca, Cae waa sentenc
ed to the roads for a term of ninety
days. Notice of appeal waa given end
bond in the sum of $100 was requir
THE RECORD
SPEAKS . . .
Motorists traveled to and fro
over this county last week with
out accident, the reports show
ing a perfect score for the wreck
ord box during the period The
count so far this year is trailing
that for the 1941 corresponding
period, but even the figures this
year are indeed impressive.
The following tabulations of
fer a comparison oi the accident
trend: first, by corresponding
weeks in this year and last and
for each year to the present time.
29th Week Comparison
Accidents Inj'd Killed Dam'ge
1942 0 0 0 0 000
1941 1 0 0 50
C omparison To Date
1942 44 27 1 $ 5,943
1941 53 44 2 17,175
Thirty-nine Tires
Allotted in County
By Ration Board]
(Continued from page one)
Obsolete Tires
Obsolete tires were allotted as fol-1
lows:
J L. Gibson, RFD 1. Williamston, |
two tire and tubes for farm.
Van G. Taylor, Everetts, two tires |
and tubes for farm
Carroll Griffin, RFD 1, Williams-1
ton, four tires and four tubes for
farm.
Applications Pending
The following applications were
filed since the last meeting and were |
carried over for later consideration:
Benrne Heaves, Williamston, two
recapped car tires for blacksmith |
work.
Wheeler Peaks, Williamston, two |
recapped car tires for farm.
Milton E. Bennett, Oak City, two |
truck tirrs and two tubes for farm.
John W. Green, Williapiston, two)
recapped truck tires for farm.
Willie Mayo Gardner, two trailer!
tubes for farm.
Daylite Bakery, Rocky Mount,!
three truck tires and three tubes for |
delivery of bakery products.
Farmville Woodward Lumber Co.,
Williamston, three tires and tubes |
for hauling lumber.
Geo. A. Oglesby, Hamilton, one|
tire for farm work.
Lester House, Robersonville, one |
tractor tube for farm.
Ottis Taylor, Williamston, six tires'
for general hauling.
Dennis Bunting, Oak City, two]
tires for general hauling.
Finding their allotment from
special war board inadequate, the
Martin County Transfer Co., Rob
ersonville. applied for three new
tires and three tubes and two recap
ped tires.
Speculation Crows
For Opening Second
European War Front
(Continued from page one) ^
Germany and England exchanged
air blows last night and today the
RAF is attacking conquered terri
tory after dealing heavy blows to
industrial centers in the Rhineland
and Ruhr. Striking at the midlands
in England, the Germans lost five
of their planes.
To help finance the war the treas
ury asked for two and one-half bil
lion dollars more than the House
bill calls for.
Supplemental Cards
Will Not Be Ready
Before Next Week
(Continued from page one)
have a value of four gallons each.
Supplemental B ration coupons,
carrying a value of four gallons each, |
are to last for not less than three
months and in some cases must last I
Service? ration or S-l and S-2 book |
for twelve months.
The supplemental C ration coupon,
good for four gallons each, is to last |
three months.
coupons are good for five gallons I
each and are issued on a four months |
basis.
Non highway ration books arc to |
last for six months, the E book cou
pon being good for only one gallons, I
and the K book being good for five
gallons.
Coupons in the D books held by I
motorcycle operators are each good |
for one and one-half gallons.
Studying the applications for sup
plemental rations Wednesday and
yesterday when they were not busy
with applications for tires and tubes,
the board found what may be call
ed excessive claims. It is quite cer
tain that the real meaning of gas ra
tioning will be explained to many
car and truck owners when final ac
tion is taken and the results are re
leased to the applicants. Quite a few
applications for extra quotas have
been or will be rejected, it is fairly |
certain, and most of the claims have |
been "tailored," "pared" or other
wise reduced.
Handling so many applications,
the board may make mistakes, and J
they will be cheerfully corrected but j
/iot until valid claims are establish-1
ed.
_<$
Former \\ illiamston R{>y
Captains Student Officers I
Bill Edwards, former Williamston
boy, was honored in the Army re
cently according to the following
story appearing in the High Point
Enterprise:
W. W. Edwards, known to many
friends here as "Bill" Edwards, has
just been appointed captain of the
student officers who were selected
for officer training at Lowry Field,
Denver, Colo., according to word j
here.
Thirty-four of the 900 men in the
squadron were selected for officer
training and Bill's appointment as
captain of the student group is look
ed upon as a high honor.
He is the son of Mrs. E. A. Ed
wards of 1102 Blain Avenue here. He
was inducted at Fort Bragg and was
sent from there to Sheppard Field,
where he remained until his trans
fer to Lowry Field on May 1st.
?
Lend-Lease
More than 5,178,000,000 pounds of
American farm products had been
delivered to representatives of the
United Nations for Lend-Lease ship
ment up to June 1.
-s>
Below
Indications in June were that to
tal supplies of the four principal feed
grains in 1942-43 may be about 4
per cent below the near-record 1941
42 supply.
Income
Cash income from American farm
marketings in May, totaling $988,
000,000, was only slightly higher than
April receipts but 32 per cent more i
than in May of last year.
Stronger
The United States is much strong
er in the present emergency because
of the large use made of farm ma
chinery, say experts of the U. S. De
partment of Agriculture.
The 32nd Week
Of The War
(Continued from page one)
persons to 53,300,000.
The House passed and sent to the
Senate a bill authorizing the Census
Bureau to issue birth certificates
based on its vital statistics to per
sns unable to obtain them through
normal channels. The 54,000,000 per
sons in the Country whose births are
not recorded could obtain a certifi
cate upon making a sworn applica
tion to a postmaster (or his subordi
nate), which would be forwarded to
the Bureau to be checked. After ver
ification of the application a birth
certificate would be issued so the
persons would work in War Produc
tion Plants and receive old age pen
sion benefits.
Rationing
The OPA announced that East
Coast motorists in localities served
by subways, elevated or suburban
railroads would be denied supple
mentary gasoline rations unless they
run estubliah thut such transporta
tion facilities are inadequate for their
needs The new regulations would
apply to all motorists, including
those who help form car-sharing
clubs WPB Chairman Nelson said
after July 22nd. when the new ra
tioning system went into effect in
the East, gasoline deliveries to sta-1
tions in the area will be based upon
coupons taken in by each station.
The WPB announced establishment
of a "Buffer Zone" in 162 counties
adjacent to the Western Boundaries
of the East Coast ration area, in
which deliveries of gasoline to fill
ling stations will be cut by 25 per
cent beginning July 22
The WPB reported 2,736 trucks,
truck trailers and miscellaneous ve
hicles were released to civilians and
to holders of Government exemption
permits during the week ended July
11 Since March 9th, when the ra
tioning program became effective,
almost 52 000 vehicles in all categor
ies have been released to these two
groups. The OPA authorized local
war price and rationing boards to
permit use of any reasonable amount
of sugar for home canning providing
four quarts of fruit will be canned
with each pound of sugar.
The War Front
A communique from Cairo, Egypt,
reported Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brere
ton, formerly commander of the U.
S. Army Air Forces in India is now
Commander of U. S. Air Forces in
the Middle East Gen. Brereton said
American heavy bombers carried nut
21 tactical missions in 36 days with
the loss of only three U S planes.
The Navy announced 13 Japanese
ships have been sunk or damaged
since June 3rd in Aleutian waters,
and at least seven enemy aircraft
have been destroyed. The Navy said
U S. casualties in that theater to
date are approximately 44 military
and naval personnel killed, 49
wounded and one civilian employee
killed.
The Navy reported damage inflict
ed on the enemy during the Battle
of Midway June 3 to June 6 includ
ed: approximately 4,800 Japanese
killed or drowned as compared to
U S. losses of 92 officers and 215
enlisted men; 20 enemy ships of all
classifications sunk or damaged: and
an estimated 275 Japanese aircraft
destroyed. The U. S. Carrier York
town was put out of action and the
Destroyer llammann was torpedoed
and sunk. Caribbean defense Com
mander Andrews said "Measures for
action against enemy submarines in
this area apparently are proving
very effective" and anti-aircraft
warning systems are greatly improv
ed in the Panama Canal Zone. The
Navy announced the sinking of 20
more United Nations Merchant ves
sels by enemy submarines.
Foreign Relations
President Roosevelt formally pro
claimed a state of war with Hun
gary, Rumania and Bulgaria, mak
ing Nationals of those countries re
siding in the U. S. subject to regu
lations governing other enemy aliens.
Tho President announced Lend
Lease War Aid extended by the U.
S. from March 11, 1941?when the
tprogram began?to June 30, 1942,
amounted to $5,205 million of which
the June total was $708 million,
highest" monthly total in the 16
months of the program. TTie State
Department said the U. S. has sign
ed mutual aid agreements with
Czechoslovakia and Norway, bring
ing to nine the number of such
agreements. The Department also
announced the Vichy French Gov
ernment has turned down two of
fers by President Roosevelt to pro
vide a safe haven for the French
Naval units now at Alexandria,
Egypt.
Army and Selective Service
The Army Air Forces, present ac
cident rate is 68 per cent lower than
in 1930 and 10 per cent lower than
the average rate for the 10 years be
tween 1930 and 1940, War Secretary
Stimson said. Mr**Stimson said ev
ery U. S. soldier going into a thea
ter of operations will receive a pack
age of five grams of crystalline sul
fanilamide for wounds in addition to
12 sulfanilamide tablets for internal
use. Army Air Forces Commander
Arnold announced formation of the
Troop Carrier Command charged
"Flapjack" Suit
This blue-snd-white striped cot
Hon twill "Flapjack" suit is juBt
the thing for harvesting the vita
mins from your victory garden.
The trim coverall really covers
from head to foot, and fastens at
the ankles to keep out dirt and
bugs. The back opens up so you
can get the sun while working out
doors. And how it washes and
washes and comes back with a
smile! The matching visor cap goes
right into the tub along with the
"Flapjack".
with transporting by air the fighting
men and their weapons and supplies
in theaters of operations.
SS Headquarters authorized local
boards to defer married men until
all available single men, including
those in war jobs, have been called
and to call men with children last
President Roosevelt said it is unlike
ly a decision will be made any time
soon on the drafting of 18 and 19
year old youths for military service
SS Director Hershey said local
boards may fill up to 10 per cent of
their quotas from men deferred be
cause of illiteracy but who are oth
erwise fit for military service.
Navy and Shipping
Three new destroyers were launch
ed at the Federal Shipbuilding and
Drydock Co., Kearney N. J. Navy
Secretary Knox said an increasing
nulnber of small boats, mainly fish
ing vessels, are being taken over by
the Navy, and crews are being train
ed as fast as possible to augment
East Coast Anti-submarine Patrol.
Maritime Commission Vice Chair
man Vickery said American Mer
chant shipbuilding capacity is now
ample to meet the two-year goal of
23,000,000 deadweight tons?approx
imately 2,300 ships?set by President
Roosevelt early this year. He said
July shipbuilding figures indicate
the Nation is 2,000,000 tons ahead of
schedule for 1942. Because of the
"Tight situation" in steel, however,
the Maritime Commission said fur
ther plant expansion programs must
be curtailed. For this reason the
Commission cancelled its contracts
with the Higgins Corporation of
New Orleans calling for 200 Liberty
ships.
Mr. W. Iverson Skinner leave* to
lorrow for Live Oak, IT*., where
ie'11 represent the W. I Skinner Co.
n the tobacco market this season,
irs. Skinner and son will visit in
Ireenville while he is away.
a
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Pittman and
hildren, of Rocky Mount, spent yes
erday here with Mr. Pittman's
>rother, Mr. C. D. Pittman, and Mrs.
'ittman.
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each insertion.
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ders unless you have an open ac
count with us. ?
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or reject any copy.
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ELBERTA PEACHES ? EXCEL
lent for eating and canning. De
livery all next week. Reasonable
prices. Order now from Bob Levin,
phone 386-J, Williamston.
APARTMENT FOR RENT ?FOUR
rooms and bath. Marshall Avenue.
J. S. Whitley. Phone 109. jy21-2t
FOR SALE ?NICE FRYING Sizi
chickens. Delivery in small num
bers at farm on Hamilton highway.
Large orders delivered. V. G. Tay
lor Farms, RFD 3, Williamston, N.
C. Jyl7-3t
CLARK'S MALARIAL, CHILL AND
Fever Tonic. Sold on money-back
guarantee. Clark's Pharmacy, Wil
liamston, N. C. jy24-tf
FOR RENT ? SIX-ROOM HOUSE
in town of Everetts. Good loca
tion. Reasonable rent. See D. C. Peel,
Everetts, N. C. jyl0-4t
ELBERTA PEACHES ? EXCEL
lent for eating and canning. De
livery all next week._ Reasonable
prices. Order now from Bob Levin,
phone 386-J, Williamston.
FOR QUICK, QUALITY DRY
cleaning service, bring your clothas
to Pittman's. One day service on any
garment. Suits, coats and dresses, 58
cents, cash and carry. 88c delivered.
Pittman's Cleaners. A-tf
SODA SHOP FOR RENT.
see or call Mrs. Elbert S. Peel.
Jn9-tf
ELBERTA PEACHES ? EXCEL
lent for eating and canning. De
livery all next week. Reasonable
prices. Order now from Bob Levin,
phone 386-J, Williamston.
COOL SECOND FLOOR APAXT
ment for rent on West Main SL
Apply Mrs. Elbert S. PeeL jn9-tf
STUDIO COUCH WANTED FOR
the T. B. Sanatorium at the Coun
ty Home. Kindly call or see Miss
Mary Taylor, at the Welfare Depart
ment stating price and condition of
Studio Couch. jy21-3t
BARBECUE "?S? SMAU
Wi|h (jrcttw rooked out ... by an expert at our own
pit . . . It's dry ... By the pound order or in sand
wich . . .GET THE BEST!
Sandwiche*?Brunswick Stew?Hot Dogi, Etc.
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pooing, skillful hair ihop
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Pcrmanents 3.50 up
WE SPECIALIZE IN MANICURES WITH A
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(Over Eagle* 5 and 10c Store)
PHONE 393-J HATTIE BAILEY, Mgr.
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SM1THFIELD HOG MARKET <*> WINDSOR, N. C
HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID NO FEES CHARGED!
Tupsdays Price
$14.25 cwl.
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PHONE 332-3 WINDSOR, N. C.
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