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11. The Water Commissioners reserve the right to change the water rates at any time except in cases of dwelling houses and established special rates.
12. For business requiring large quantities of water, and all supplies not enumerated in the tariff of rates, special rates will be made.
13. Parties using water for manufacturing or do- mestic purposes can erect hydrants on their grounds or standpipes in their buildings to be used only as a protection against fire without additional charges for water.
14." All applicants for the introduction of service pipes to premises are required to make written application therefor at the office of the Water Commissioners.
And in no case will the main be tapped more than once for the same premises, unless the additional expense is borne by the owner.
Charged as follows :
The following water rates are established until further notice :
No connection made with the main for any purpose
for less than $6.00
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. DWELLING HOUSES
Occupied by one family, for the first faucet 6.00
Each additional faucet to be used by the same family 2.00
Two or more families occupying one house, one faucet for all, each family 5.00
One faucet for each family
6.00
For first bathtub 5.00
If used by more than one family in same house, each family 4.00
Each additional bathtub
2.00
For first pan or self-acting water-closet
5.00
If used by more than one family in same house, each family 4.00
Each additional pan or self-acting water-closet
2.00
Where two faucets are used, one for hot and one for cold water, emptying into the same basin, only one charge will be made for both.
Laundry tub 3.00
HOSE
For sprinkling streets, washing windows and sim- ilar uses, 1/4-inch nozzle, to be used only on prem- ises and street opposite, not exceeding two hours per day for six months in the year 5.00
For any use not herein enumerated, special rates will be made.
Meter Rates payable at Time of Reading.
For not over 133 cubic feet average per day, per 100 cubic feet .23
For over 133 cubic feet and not exceeding 266 cubic feet average per day, per 100 cubic feet .19
For over 266 cubic feet average per day .15
Provided that in no case where a meter is used shall the annual charge be less than 7.00
Meters may be supplied by the Water Commissioners for which annual rental will be charged as follows :
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Size 5/8-inch
$1.00 per year
Size 3/4-inch
$1.00 per year
Size 1-inch
$4.00 per year
Size 2-inch
$6.00 per year
All needed repairs, damages by frost and heat excepted, will be made at the expense of the town.
FREDERICK D. DRISCOLL,
RICHARD F. SMITH, DR. WM. F. MAGUIRE,
Water Commissioners.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of Fire Department
January 1, 1946
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1945.
The department responded to 195 calls classified as follows :
Number of calls
195
Building Fires
54
Automobiles
8
False Alarms
9
Inhalator Calls
5
Aid Calls Out-of-town
3
Miscellaneous
9
Brush and Grass
107
American Legion Ambulance Calls
115
Feet of Hose used-13,200-21/2 inch, 3150 -11/2 inch, 13,765-Booster. Total
30,015
Feet of Ladders used
425
Assessed Value of Property Damaged by Fire
$68,700.00
Insurance on Property Damaged
$113,000.00
Damage to Property
16,375.00
Insurance Paid on Damage
16,325.00
Loss Not Covered
50.00
Value of Contents Involved
19,200.00
Insurance on Contents
16,250.00
Damage to Contents
5,239.00
Insurance Paid on Contents
3,754.00
Loss Not Covered
1,475.00
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The apparatus, hose and appliances connected with the department are in good condition, at the present time, with the exception of the Chevrolet forest fire truck which is worn out and will have to be replaced.
Respectfully submitted, HAROLD L. BAILEY, Chief of Department
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of Police Department
Randolph, Mass., January 21, 1946
To the Board of Selectmen,
Randolph, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit report of the work done by the Police Department of the Town of Randolph for the year ending December 31, 1945.
Calls answered and investigations made
6,044
*Summonses served
99
*Arrests
190
Arraignments in Court
161
Held for Grand Jury
3
Pending in District Court
10
Found Guilty in District Court
121
** Dismissed for want of Prosecution
14
Appealed to Superior Court
4
Found guilty in Superior Court
5
Held for the Grand Jury
3
Acquitted
8
Filed
37
Probation
36
Fined
40
Released
22
Committed to House of Correction
7
Committed to State Hospitals
11
Committed to State Farm
1
Committed to State Prison
1
Committed to Reformatory for Women
2
Committed to care of State Department of Child Welfare
1
Put up for the night
3
Stolen Property Recovered
$7,699.60
Notices Posted 99
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Net returns paid to Town Treasurer from fines over and above expenses of prosecu- tion
211.86
Fines taken in by District and Superior Courts 815.00
Total number of warnings on Motor Violations 500
Total number of suspensions of licenses 61
Total number of miles covered by Police cars 68,309
Total number of miles covered by motorcycles 2,921
* Some arrests and summonses were served for out of town police.
Of the 14 cases dismissed for want of prosecution, the police were complainant on 4.
At this time I wish to take the opportunity to thank the Town Officials, the Finance Committee and citizens of the town for their assistance and cooperation during the past year. I wish to express my appreciation to the members of the regular police department and the Auxiliary Police Force for their fine work and cooperation in the affairs of the department.
Very truly yours,
PATRICK T. McDONNELL,
Chief of Police
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Report of the Trustees of Turner Free Library
TRUSTEES
Frederick E. Knebel
President
Benjamin P. Crowell
Vice President
Joseph D. Wales
Charles F. Blakely
Secretary-Treasurer Ralph H. Hutchinson
Theodore S. Luddington
(Selectmen of Randolph, Ex-Officio)
Mrs. Sallie W. Crawford
Mrs. Mollie F. Howard
Herman W. French
Arthur. H. Holbrook
Carl S. Gove
Roland h. Marden
John M. Pero
Raymond L. Mason
Albert C. Wilde
To the Citizens of Randolph :
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the By-Laws of the Turner Free Library, this report, for the calendar year 1945, and being the seventieth annual report, is sub- mitted showing the condition of the trust consisting of the building, library and funds, together with the reports of the Librarian and Treasurer and so much of the reports submitted to the Trustees by the various committees as seem to be of general interest.
The Library Committee reports that the books, charts and furnishings are in good condition and that all books owned by the library are accounted for by the Librarian.
The Building Committee reports no change in the occu- pancy of the premises on the first floor, namely the Service- men's Rehabilitation and the Massachusetts Women's De-
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fense Corps on the south side and Dr. Hickey's office on the north side. Repairs were held to a minimum during the year, and consisted mainly of those in connection with the heating system. This resulted in a number of instances in a forced shut-down of the library facilities until heat could be restored. The Trustees are convinced that a complete renovation of the heating system, with the installation of on oil-burner, in place of the present coal-burning unit, would be desirable and far more efficient.
The Trustees, realizing the existing shortage in equip- ment of this nature, do not urge this improvement at this time, but feel it cannot be delayed much longer. The paint- ing and redecorating of walls and ceilings and varnishing of the woodwork in the hall-way, referred to in the report of 1944, is deer "a necessary to have done in the near future. From estimates received so far, the Committee believes it will cost between $600 and $700 for this work.
The Trustees requested $1,500 from the Town for necessary repairs and maintenance during the year. All but $.34 of the appropriation was used. The Trustees again request a similar appropriation of $1,500 to meet the need of general repairs of the building and to the furnishings and fixtures, as such repairs may from time to time be ne- cessary and for the general purposes of the library. In addition to the $1,500 the Trustees request consideration of an added appropriation of $700 to defray expense of repaint- ing and redecorating of the hallway previously referred to herein.
The Librarian reports an increase in circulation which is pleasing to the Trustees as indicating a greater use of the library facilities by the townspeople. In order to avoid repetition, as to statistics, a thorough reading of the at- tached excellent report of the Librarian is urged.
The Trustees express their thanks to the donors of books and magazines given to the library. In like manner, they express their thanks for the loyal service of the Libra-
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rian, Mrs. Eunice B. Martin, of the cooperation and generous assistance of Miss Pearl Massie, Miss Jean Lynch, Miss Alice Haley and Miss Anna Ginnetty.
A copy of each of the following reports is hereunto subjoined: Report of the Librarian, Report of the Treas- urer showing receipts and expenditures of the library, and Report of the Finance Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK E. KNEBEL,
President, Board of Trustees
Randolph, Massachusetts January 21, 1946
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN OF TURNER FREE LIBRARY
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library:
I have the honor to submit the annual report of the Librarian for the year ending December 31, 1945.
The Library hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Sat- urday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:30. Every evening from 7:00 to 9:00 P. M., except Sundays and holidays. During July and August we are open evenings only.
Number of books added the past year, 308. 290 were purchased and 18 were gifts. The accession number is 36,565. Borrowers cards issued : Total 519. New applicants 259 ; renewals 260.
The circulation of books is slowly increasing due to the approach of normal times, of which we are greatly pleased.
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Books loaned 15,825.
Total for 1944 14,466
Total for 1945 15,825
Fiction for 1944
9,409
Fiction for 1945 9,977
Juvenile for 1944
2,407 Juvenile for 1945 3,214
General for 1944
2,650
General for 1945 2,624
List of magazines available to the public in the Reading Room:
American Home
National Geographic
American Magazine
Our Dumb Animals
Atlantic
Popular Mechanics
Aviation
Popular Science
Cosmopolitan
Readers Digest
Country Gentleman
Red Book
Flower Grower
Woman's Home Companion
Good Houskeeping
Salesmanship
Nature
Living Tissue
At the children's table are Child Life, Open Road for Boys and American Girl. After the current month maga- zines may be borrowed for one week.
Magazines loaned 325
Miss Anna Ginnetty, teacher of the sixth grade at the Prescott School has started a State Certificate Reading course. Over twenty children have joined so far in her grade.
The books are selected from a list compiled by the Children's Librarians of Massachusetts Library Association for the Division of Public Libraries.
We have some books for each grade and add more as we can.
The certificates are signed by the teacher and the librarian.
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We hope other teachers will follow Miss Ginnetty's plan for children's interest in good reading.
The average attendance of children at the Story Hour was 17.
Miss Alice Haley had charge of all but one session which was August 18, when Miss Anna Ginnetty told the stories. There were seven sessions, July 14 to August 25.
The children were interested in the stories and games and many borrowed books at that time and have continued to do so through the year.
In the spring Miss Dow resigned and Miss Lynch was appointed for full time duty. Miss Lynch has a pleasing manner with children and is very dependable and helpful.
Through the Inter-Library Loan we have borrowed books for students and teachers taking advanced courses in various subjects.
The Library Staff are glad and willing to help every- one in their reference work including answering Quiz pro- gram questions.
The Librarian thanks Miss Massie and Miss Lynch for their loyalty and the Trustees for their cooperation.
EUNICE B. MARTIN,
Jan. 7, 1946.
Librarian
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To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
In compliance with the requirements of the By-Laws, I hereby submit the annual report of the Treasurer of the Turner Free Library.
Balance Income January 1, 1945 Checking Account
$215.36
RECEIPTS
Turner Fund
$477.48
R. W. Turner Fund
633.87
Remaining Funds
180.00
Fines and Collections
138.50
Sundries
.90
Bills paid by Town of Randolph
1,499.66
2,930.41
$3,145,77
COST OF OPERATIONS
Books
$451.89
Magazines
44.20
Salaries
1,970.23
Electricity
108.30
Fuel
253.72
Printing
12.75
Telephone
35.66
Treasurer's Bond
12.50
Supplies
6.17
Sundries
18.18
Repairs
56.15
Bank charge
6.52
Payroll box
32.50
Checking Account
Randolph Trust Co.
137.00
$3,145.77
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH D. WALES, Treasurer
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. TURNER FREE LIBRARY INVESTED FUND
ROYAL W. TURNER FUND
50 Shares First Nat'l Bank
$2,706.25
50 Shares Home Insurance Co. 1,525.00
50 Shares Chase Nat'l Bank 2,375.00
62 Shares Chemical Bank & Trust Co.
3,255.00
20 Shares Western Massachusetts Cos.
705.00
25 Shares Commonwealth Edison 846.87
4 Shares Consolidate Edison
132.00
13 Shares Randolph Co-op. Bank
2,600.00
1 1000 Bond Ohio Power Co. 31/4-1968
1,070.00
2 1000 Bond Rio Grande & Western 4s-1949 1,580.00
20 Shares California Pkg. Co. Com. 800.00
1 Share California Pkg. Co. Pfd. 54.25
TURNER FUND
10 Shares Am. Tel. and Tel. Co.
$1,910.00
20 Shares Consolidated Edison
660.00
33 Shares Union Pacific Ry.
3,630.00
15 Shares First Nt'l Bank
813.75
25 Shares Nt'l City Bank
1,243.75
25 Shares Boston Edison
1,100.00
25 Shares Chase Nat'l Bank
1,187.50
3 500 Bonds Union Pacific Ry 4s 1947
1,565.63
1 1000 Boston Terminal 31/2s 1947
615.00
REMAINING FUNDS
50 Shares First Nat'l Bank
$2,706.25
$34,081.25
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ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Finance Committee
To the Trustees of the Turner Free Library :
Your Committee on finances submits the following re- port :
The Committee has audited the accounts of the Treas- urer for the year 1945 and found them to be correct. All moneys have been accounted for as received, and no money has been paid out except on vouchers properly approved. The Committee has examined also the securities represent- ing the investment of the funds of the Library and has found them to be intact and as represented.
The following bonds were called for payment this year : Pere Marquette 'A' 5%, Pere Marquette 'B' 4%, and Atlan- tic Coast Line 4%. Funds were reinvested in securities of the Boston Edison Co., Chase National Bank of N. Y., Na- tional City Bank of N. Y., and Western Massachusetts Co.'s.
Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND L. MASON, Chairman
January 17, 1946.
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Report of the School Committee
To the Citizens of Randolph :
The School Committee submits herewith its annual re- port for the year 1945.
Our schools have functioned well despite the unavoid- able stress and necessary activities due to the war. The sudden peace which came the latter part of this year had its effect too. With peace will come new hopes, ideals and accomplishments.
The physical condition of our schools is on the whole good except for the Prescott School where considerable re- pairs and improvements are needed. The constructional plan here will depend largely upon the recommendations of the town committee.
The entire Stetson High School roof has been relaid and a new parapet wall built. During the Christmas vacation two new oil burners and a vacuum pump were installed. Two floors were refinished and new furniture added to the teachers' room. To complete the heating system in this building we propose to install next year several hot-air blowers, or boosters, to assist in the proper distribution of warm air in rooms which are generally hard to heat. An- other step in the right direction was the employment of an assistant janitor in the building. It was found that the amount of work required to keep this type of building clean, heated and operating, not only during regular school hours but also during non-school hours in the afternoons and even- ings, was too much work for one man.
On the advice of an oil-heating expert relative to heat- ing three types of school buildings and number of rooms, a
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new burner was installed in the Belcher School and the one there was set up in the Tower Hill School. The old burner in this building will be installed in the McNeill School this coming year.
We have recommended in our 1946 budget the purchase and installation of two oil burners for the Devine School.
Due to the overcrowded rooms in the Devine School we were obliged to transfer one whole class to the Tower Hill School. We regretted this move but it was the only thing to do inasmuch as we had a good spare room in that building.
We have sponsored two articles in the Town Warrant which we trust will be accepted : One for $1000.00 to begin the grading of the Tower Hill playground and the other for $1800.00 to build new High School bleachers to seat 1250.
We trust that the report of the Survey Committee ap- pointed at the last Town Meeting will do much to enlighten the town's people with regards to crowded conditions of our schools and to recommend to them, some plan of procedure which will correct this long standing problem.
Realizing the extra burdens which our school personnel has had to carry this year, as well as for the last few years, we wish to compliment our Superintendent of Schools and his staff of Principals, Supervisors, Teachers and Custodians for their outstanding service, loyalty and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK H. LINFIELD, Chairman, RALPH H. HUTCHINSON, Secretary, PHILIP L. BOYLE, WILLIAM J. FOLEY, ALICE M. MARTIN,
Randolph School Committee
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TOWN OF RANDOLPH, MASS. Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Chairman and Members, School Committee, Randolph :
I submit herewith for your approval, my annual report of the Randolph public schools, for the year 1945. This report includes also the reports of the high school principal, supervisors, school physician, nurse and the necessary school statistics. Each report endeavors to give a short account of school activities with some outstanding achievements and suggestions worthy of study.
Although this year marked the end of a very destruc- tive war, our schools, as well as other institutions in society, will feel the effects of that long period of confusion and ab- normal living. We are proud of what we did during the war, justly proud of our boys and girls who served in the armed forces and deeply in respect and reverence for those who will never come home. These have been lasting and im- pressive experiences for our school children. There have been other experiences, however, which have seriously con- flicted with and undermined the influence and power of the home and school. These will be new challenges for our schools, now and in the future, but we are unafraid. We have that faith in our children.
We have been fortunate in retaining most of our teach- ers and in the appointment of new ones. This year, the worst in my experience during two world wars, has been and will be for some time to come, a "regime of substitute teachers." Had it not been for former teachers, now married, many a classroom would have had to close or had their pupils merged , elsewhere throughout the system.
To serve as an educational inventory, the Iowa Test of Educational Development was given to the high school pu-
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pils last November. Although the reports of the examina- tion have not been returned to us at this date, we are anxious to know the results and the general index of achievements.
Our school enrolment of 1697 shows a slight increase over last year. The trend is upwards. One class in the Devine School had to be transferred to the spare room in the Tower Hill School. Transportation for these pupils was provided. The extra room in the Belcher School was opened and now accommodates the sixth grade pupils in that district.
It is our hope that the Survey Committee appointed at the last town meeting will find some solution for the press- ing needs facing the high school, Devine and Prescott schools. The task is not a simple one from a financial point of view. Although the greatest need centers around the high school, each school has specific conditions which must sooner or later be corrected. In this program of construc- tion some thought might well be given to a possible Memo- rial to our veterans of World War II. A building, gymna- sium or swimming pool would serve as living, useful memorials.
The summer playground centers were opened again this year. Three teachers and a director were employed. The enrolment was good, despite the fact that we lacked play- ground materials, unobtainable on the market. We extend our thanks to Mrs. Merriken for the use of the Girl Scout house.
Evening vocational classes were introduced for the first time under the helpful guidance of the State Department of Vocational Education. One class in cooking was opened but the enrolment became so large that at present we are offer- ing two classes in foods, taught by Mrs. Lucille Coite; one in sewing under the supervision of Miss Eleanor Fordham and one in antique design taught by Mrs. Edith Gray.
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Considerable improvements and repairs were done this year. They were greatly needed. The practise of deferring necessary repairs and upkeep of school building always proves wasteful; increasing the cost at each and every postponement.
In this all important responsibility of training the youth of today we are proud to play our part as school people but we recognize, too, the power for good rendered by individuals and organizations in town. We compliment highly the tireless work and genuine leadership for health and character made possible by the leaders of the Boy and Girl Scouts, church groups, hobby clubs, crafts, camping and hiking and the sponsors of the Stetson High School Scholarships, American Legion and Daughters of American Revolution awards. They are truly a part in this program of education.
Your cooperation has been genuine and greatly appre- ciated by me. I speak also of the whole teaching staff for it is they who are in contact with our children, they do the work.
Respectfully submitted,
A. O. CHRISTIANSEN
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STETSON HIGH SCHOOL
Hubert F. Gilgan, Principal
During 1945, Stetson lost the services of three of its teachers-Mr. Theodore McElroy, who left us for employ- ment elsewhere; Mrs. Genevieve R. Donaldson and Mrs. Viola J. Holbrook, who have withdrawn from active teach- ing service. Mrs. Donaldson was a veteran of fourteen years duration at Stetson and was an excellent teacher of French . and Spanish. She did fine work here and her departure has been keenly felt. Her place has been filled by Miss Mar- guerite O'Neil. Mrs. Holbrook was appointed in 1938 and was very helpful in the organization of the Household Arts Department. Much of the success of the work of this depart- ment was due to her untiring and conscientious efforts. It is regrettable that the services of these fine teachers are lost to the young people of Stetson. Mrs. Holbrook's position is being filled by Miss Ruth Thompson. Mr. McElroy has not been replaced and therefore it was necessary to drop the subjects taught by him.
A principal of any school should have charge of the overall administration and supervision of his school under whatever policies, rules and regulations are laid down by the school committee and superintendent of schools. All of his efforts should be directed in a constructive and cooperative manner for the coordination of all policies initiated by the school board and he should try to carry out these policies both in spirit and in letter. However, the actual functioning of a principal in his school cannot wholly nor adequately be interpreted by reference to rules or regulations. There should be an understanding and professional relationship between the principal and those who determine policy. If, for example, a set of rules and regulations is to be formed and put into operation it should not be the work of one individual nor one element in a school system - rather
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should it be a cooperative affair, a study made by represen- tatives of all groups concerned. In this way everyone has a responsibility in any attempt to better the situation. Most certainly such cooperation builds up good will and good morale among those to be held responsible for putting such regulations into effect. The principal should be recognized as the responsible head of his particular unit of the system and should be allowed wide freedom of judgment and action as long as he does not work in opposition to general policies. We believe that all matters pertaining to his school, his teachers and his pupils, should be acted upon only with the knowledge of the principal involved. Such things as appoint- ments, discharges, transfers, promotions, salary increases should be made only after consultation with the principal or at least with his knowledge. To illustrate this point we cite an actual case. An assistant principal was appointed to Stetson High School in July 1945. The principal of the high school was told of it by a third party on January 8, 1946. The principal received no word of this from any official source. His position is insufferable if such matters are acted upon without his knowledge either before or after such action is taken. Since the principal is held responsible for the well-being of his school and the progress made by his school he should be consulted about the appointment or advancement, either in position or salary, of any teacher under his supervision. As the principal is judged by re- sults, (and these results come largely from his teaching force) his recommendations should be sought, given careful consideration and his wishes complied with whenever it will not militate against the best services for the school sys- tem as a whole. Teachers are no different from any other group of professional people and therefore are quite human. A hard working, conscientious, ambitious, high-minded school employee likes to have his efforts recognized and wants to compete for reward or honor on an equitable basis. The teacher wants to feel that promotions are awarded on the basis of merit rather than on political influence. It is difficult for a teacher to sit by and see increases given out
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