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REPAIRS
7. We recommend that an appropriation be made for repairs to the stations. $ 500. 00
NEW EQUIPMENT
8. We recommend that three (3) new smoke ejectors be purchased for the Fire Department. It has proved the last year, that a great deal of smoke damage has been prevented by the use of smoke ejectors, We find often times that more than one smoke ejector is needed and it is necessary for us to send for addition- al equipment. With the addition of three smoke ejectors, we will have two ejectors at every house or building fire. $ 600. 00
9. We recommend the purchase of a new 750 gallon per minute pumping engine. At the present time we have two old ones that should be replaced. One 34 years old and the other 28 years old. $21,000.00
10. We recommend that an appropriation be made for the purchase of 2 1/2" and 1 1/2" hose, the same as in previous years, $ 3,000. 00
11. We recommend that an appropriation be made for the purchase of rubber coats. $ 400. 00
RADIO WAVE LENGTH CHANGE-OVER
12. We have received notice from the Federal Communications Commission that there will be a change over in our radio wave length. When this comes into effect, it will be necessary for this Department to ask for an appropriation to cover the change-over. At the present time, the amount which will be re- quired cannot be estimated. Some radios we now have will not be usable un- der the new set-up and it will be necessary to replace the ones not suitable.
PERIMETER FIRE STATIONS
13. We realize that in the not too distant future, we will need additional fire stations. A start toward the building of perimeter stations should begin as soon as possible. When a perimeter station is built that would house the re- maining apparatus at the South Main Street Station (including the repair department), we recommend the South Main Street Fire Station be abandoned.
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We have studied this matter to a considerable extent and have several lo- cations that we deem very adequate. New Route #95 may change these lo- cations to some extent.
NEW EQUIPMENT APPROPRIATION 1959
Generator for Ladder #1
$390. 00
Electrical Reels for Engine #1
648. 00
Rubber Coats
199. 59
Directional Signals
200.00
Boat and Trailer
649. 65
Forestry Hose
999. 40
Resuscitator
825. 00
APPRECIATION
We wish at this time to express our appreciation to all who aided and assisted us in the past year.
As always, the Police Department has cooperated and assisted us in perfor- mance of duties.
We thank His Honor, the Mayor, Cyril K. Brennan, members of the Municipal Council and the Police and Fire Committee for granting our requests to improve the Department for the protection of our Public.
ATTLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF ENGINEERS
Hiram R. Packard, Chief and Clerk Charles G. Thomae, Chairman Hayward H. Sweet Warren S. Hoyle
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1959
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council
Gentlemen:
We submit herewith our annual report for the year 1959.
TABLE OF AGGREGATES
Number of persons assessed on Real and Personal Property
11,573
Number of Polls assessed 7,752
Number of Houses assessed
5,741
Number of Acres of Land assessed
15,000
Valuation of Taxable Real Estate
$46,488,900
Valuation of Taxable Personal Property
$ 2,933,910
TAXES LEVIED
Real Estate Tax
$ 2,589,431. 73
Personal Property Tax
163,418. 79
Poll Tax
15,504.00
$ 2,768,354. 52
MOTOR EXCISE TAX
Number of Cars assessed
11,224
Total Valuation
$ 5,679,030. 00
Total Tax Levied
$ 323,664. 06
Number of Adjustments on Motor Excise due to re-issue
936
Total Amount of Adjustments
$ 16,207. 13
TOTAL VALUATIONS
Valuation of Taxable Real Estate
$46,488,900. 00
Valuation of Taxable Personal Property
2,933,910.00
Valuation of Non-Taxable Real Estate
8,495,120.00
Valuation of Non-Taxable Personal Property Tax Title Deeds to City
65,205. 00
Land of Low Value
445.00
Total Valuation-Taxable and Non-Taxable
$ 60,274, 880. 00
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ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
1959 Budget and Appropriations 1959 Amount Raised for State and County Taxes
1959 Overlay Account
$3, 987, 552. 21 248,080. 93 34,133.60
Total Amount to be Raised 4,269,766. 74
Less Estimated Receipts
1,501,412.22
Amount to be raised on Real Estate, Personal Property and Polls
2,768,354.52
Less Amount Raised on Polls
15,504.00
Net Amount to be Raised by Taxation on Real Estate and Personal Property
2,752,850.52
Total Taxable Valuation $49, 422, 810. 00 X $55. 70 (Tax Rate per thousand) will raise 2,752,850.52
There were four new plats made by the Assessors in 1959. This entailed much work as all records covered by those plats had to be changed, including the plates. All this was done by the Assessors and Clerks at no additional expense to the City in addition to their regular duties, and we believe is noteworthy.
Respectfully submitted,
Board of Assessors
Patrick J. Byrnes, Chairman Eloise M. Phelan Carl A. Nelson
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REPORT OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT 1959
To His Honor the Mayor and the Municipal Council:
In compliance with the City Ordinance, the Annual Report for the Board of
Public Welfare for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 1959 is herewith sub- mitted.
After deducting amounts from the Federal Government, Cities, Towns, and
of Public Welfare was $216, 070. 28 against a Gross Expenditure for the entire year of $704, 589. 38.
A detailed statement of receipts and expenditures for the entire year follows:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE
$ 419, 709. 00
57,537. 31
5,139. 20
$ 479,385. 51
$ 473,207, 74
6,177. 77
$ 20,825. 00
80.00
$ 20,905. 00
17,880.50
3,024.50 $
33,000.00
980. 28
33,980.28
33,980. 28
00,000.00
$704,589. 38
231,381. 64
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BALANCE
Salaries
Appropriated
Total
Expenditures:
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BALANCE
Aid to Dependent Children
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Refunds
Expenditures: TOTAL
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BALANCE
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Disability Assistance
Appropriated
Refunds
$ 21,204. 00 277. 35
TOTAL
$ 21,481. 35
Expenditures 1 1
$ 39,501. 43
Less Federal 18,020. 08
Expenditures from City Funds
21,481.35
BALANCE:
$ 00,000.00
Old Age Assistance
Appropriated
$ 248,640. 00
Additional
29,434. 48
Refunds
2,230. 94
TOTAL-
$ 280,305. 42
Expenditures 465,713. 06 1
Less Federal- 186,273. 84
Expenditures from City Funds
279,439. 22
BALANCE:
$ 866. 20
1958 Bills
Appropriated
$ 3,084. 71
TOTAL
3,084. 71
BALANCE:
$ 0,000. 00
Administration
Appropriated
-$ 3,040. 00
Expenditures
Telephone
801. 88
Office Supplies
1,806.64
Auto Maintenance
520. 93
Transportation O. R.
24. 20
Janitor Service
420. 00
Seeking Information
209. 61
Miscellaneous
11. 00
Medical Consultant
525.00
Postage
1,072.50
TOTAL
-$ 5,391. 76
Less Federal
2,390. 93
Expenditures from City Funds
$ 3,000. 83
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General Relief
Appropriated-
-$90,000.00
Additional Appropriation ::
28,022.83
Refunds-
1,650. 63
TOTAL:
I 119,673. 46
Expenditures
Weekly Cash
70,170. 50
Rent, Board & Care
18,375. 45
Clothing
553. 36
Fuel
626. 38
Medicine
21,027.98
Towns, Cities & Institutions
6,466.30
Transportation
105. 59
Miscellaneous
Burial
100. 00
117,425. 56
BALANCE:
$ 2,247.90
Total Expenditures
Less Money Received
$473,207. 74
Disability Adminstration- 362. 62
Old Age Assistance (State): -- -186,498.53
Aid to Dependent Children (State). -- 16,854.60
Disability Assistance (State)- 14,914. 00
General Relief (State)-
20,894.61
General Relief OA Cities & Towns --
17,613.10
$13,974. 06 $3,639.04
Total-
257,137. 46
Net Cost to the City- 216,070.28
Total Expenditures
$704,589. 38
Federal State, Cities & Towns City of Attleboro
$231,381. 64
257,137. 46
216,070.28
Comparison of 1957, 1958, 1959
Total Expenditures 1957 $638,915. 57
1958 $708,049. 82
1959
$704,589. 38
Federal
$221,071. 92
34%
$233,140. 34
32% 231,381.64 33%
States, Cities & Towns
240,686.22
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266,853. 61
37% 257,137. 46 36%
City of Attleboro
177,157. 43
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM 1959
To the Board of Fire Engineers Fire Department Headquarters South Main Street Attleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the annual report of the activities of the Electrical Branch of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31st, 1959:
Service calls numbering 768 were made involving the various factories and buildings connected to the system along with inspections and tests made by the engineers representing the Fire Insurance Underwriters.
The following changes and additions were made to the system during the past year. These are major changes.
A new private box No. 3121 was installed in the lobby of the Bronson Building at North Main and County Streets. The sprinkler system was connected to the box and placed in service at 2:45 P. M. January 7, 1959.
The underground cable feeding Box 356 was burned out through contact with high voltage wires and a new cable was drawn in February 19, 1959. At this time the new addition was completed at the Fuller Memorial Hospital and the interior fire alarm system connected to Box 1411.
On March 6th, private Box No. 652 was removed and replaced with a new Box No. 6521. This box is located at the Antaya Bros. Company on Falmouth Street. The old box had been giving considerable trouble and through the co- operation of the owners, a new box was purchased by them and installed by this department. At this time, the wires and tapper were removed from the old Water Works Barn which was being torn down to make way for the construction of Riverbank Road. As a matter of courtesy , a circuit and clock were installed in the Council Chambers upon request of the Mayor and Council.
A new overhead line was run on Peck Street from Charles Street to the All Saints' Church at the corner of North Main Street. 1100 feet of line wire and the necessary cross arms and hardware were used on the job. This was done on March 26th.
On April 3rd, a new private box No. 4112 was installed at the new Public Works Buildings in the rear of the Police Station off Wall Street. An auxilliary system was wired in with numerous detector heads, annunciator and supervisory equipment. On April 8th, a new private Box No. 3411 was installed in the All Saint's Church with a complete interior system. The Box being located on the Peck Street side, near the side door. 10:30 A. M.
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Box 42 at the corner of South Main and Beacon Streets was moved to the corner of Garden and Manchester Streets on April 12th with the necessary new line for connection. On April 29th, a new underground cable was installed to feed Box No. 41 near the Railroad Arch on South Main Street. The old box was replaced with a new modern type box at this time.
After a continued fight for a period of ten years, work was started on May 13th remodelling the old Union Street Fire Station. Box No. 414 was removed from the front of the building and all fire alarm equipment on the first floor and basement removed. The drill tower in the rear of the station was the first part of the building to be removed. Our radio antenna and other instruments were mounted on the top of the tower and it was necessary for us to set a new pole in the yeard and transfer all equipment from the tower to the pole with a few minutes notice. During the transfer there was no interruption to our radio network. At this time we were forced to move all of our equipment on the second floor to a temporary trailer in the rear of the building.
On June 30th, a new emergency generator was purchased and mounted on our service truck. This is rated at 5, 000 watts, 3 wire, 110/220 Volts single phase. This is a very practical machine and has been of great benefit to both the Fire De- partment and this department furnishing plenty of light and power in time of trouble.
A new Private Box No. 5153 was installed in the Highland Country Club on Berwick Road and connected to the sprinkler system on July 17th. At this time, old Box No. 54 was removed and replaced with a modern type box in the same location at Mechanic and Dennis Streets(now 5152)
August 20th. The roof has now been removed completely from the old Fire Station and our batteries and switchboards are exposed to the elements. By cover- ing the equipment with plastic sheets, we managed under great difficulties, to keep things in operation and no failures in the reception of alarms.
October 12th. A new Private Box 7125 was installed and connected at the Ser- vice Department Building of the Nuclear, Texas Instrument Plant off Forest Street at the extreme end of the property. This box is connected to the interior sprinkler system.
Box 34 and its supporting column was struck and demolished by an Interstate Bus. Replacements were paid for by the Bus Company's Insurance and placed in service. (7-31-59)
On October 16th a telephone lineman while working on the road leading to the old City Infirmary, accidently caused a bare wire to cross over a high tension line and over our wires. 4600 Volts were induced in our circuit and in consequence, the relay on the master box at Tiffany School and two remote control radio consoles were burned out together with fuses, lightning arrestors and other equipment. This was called to the attention of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company's legal department and they paid for all damage done.
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On November 10th in conjunction with the building of the new station, a new six conductor cable was run into the panel board of the new system. On November 16th working with the electrical contractor's men, the job of installing the new switchboards in the signal room.
New pressure pumps were installed in Box 5514 auxilliary system.
A new private Box No. 4311 was installed in St. Joseph's School on Maple Street, connection being made to the sprinkler system, detectors and supervisory panel. In service at 4:15 P. M.
During the past year, much work was done in preparing our lines in the vicinity of the new 95 Route areas. Many major changes will have to be made in the future to keep up with this new road. Numerous changes in pole lines all over the city were made because of alterations by the local utilities. All boxes in the system have been checked and are in good working order.
RECOMMENDATIONS
At this time, we are pleased to state that after ten years of argument and fighting, our new Fire Alarm Office and equipment are about to be placed in ser- vice. The final cut-over will be made in the near future.
During the past several years, we have not been allowed any funds for the installation of new boxes in new locations and consequently are now away behind in this work. There is anumber of petitions requesting boxes on hand and nothing has been done about the matter. I have many times previously recommended that when a new contemplated plat is brought in for acceptance, the owner or developer should be made to pay for the installation of at least one box in accordance with the area of the plat. This is done in regards to sewer, water, utilities and grade, so why not add the Fire Alarm in with the rest? This has been done in many other Massachusetts towns and cities. The City of Brockton requires this in their City Ordinance, a copy of which is on file in this office.
August 1st, 1960 is the dead line set up by the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission pertaining to the split channel operation. I have in my 1960 budget, requested that the sum of $4, 000. 00 be appropriated for this pur- pose. We have in operation in our department network one base station , 5 remote control stations, 22 mobile units and 8 portable sets. The base station was manu- factured by the General Electric Company and has been in constant service for ten years. At this time it is beginning to give trouble and has seen its best life. This set cannot be converted and a new one must be purchased. The cost of replacement is about $1, 200. 00. A few of the old mobile units cannot be converted and they too must be replaced. These sets cost in the vicinity of $550. 00 for 60 Watt output which is the type now in use. The cost of the changeover is based on figures obtained from reliable qualified engineers who are experts in this type of construction and main- tenance.
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In regard to the changeover to split channel operation, I wish to cite a few paragraphs of the rules and regulations as set forth by the Federal Communications Commission-
PARAGRAPH 2. EXISTING SYSTEMS (LICENSED BEFORE AUGUST, 1958) MAY EXPAND USING WIDE BAND EQUIPMENT UNTIL FEBRUARY 1, 1959 FOR INDUSTRIAL AND LAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND UNTIL AUGUST 1, 1960 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.
PARAGRAPH 3. THE DEVIATION OF ALL 25-50 MC AND 152-174 MC TRANSMITTERS IN THE INDUSTRIAL AND LAND TRANSPORTATION MUST BE REDUCED TO± 5 KC BY FEBRUARY 1, 1959 AND BY AUGUST 1, 1960 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.
The meaning and interpretation of paragraph 3 in regards set-ups quite common in various cities and towns whereby both Police and Fire Departments share one fre- quency. This new rule requires them to separate, one department remaining on the existing frequency and converting its present equipment while the other department must obtain a new and separate frequency band and purchase all new equipment. This is classified as "PUBLIC SAFETY" and must comply by August 1, 1960, the final date of compliance.
FIRE ALARM LINE TRUCK
Our present body on the truck was purchased in 1934 and is of wood construc- tion. This body was placed on a Ford chassis and was used on this chassis for about three years. The Ford was found to be too light for the heavy body and an Internation- al chassis was purchased and the body mounted on it. This assembly should be re- placed together with a new hydraulic ladder as soon as possible. The present aerial ladder is of wood construction and manually operated and has outlived its use in re- gard to safe operation. This ladder has contributed to one fatal accident and has been responsible in many close calls. The safety engineers of both the Telephone and Electric Companies have banned the use of this type of ladder completely.
With the growth and increase of our Fire Alarm System another full time employee is required for maintenance and upkeep of the system.
Many of our underground cables have been in use over 30 years and a plan of replacing a small amount each year should be instigated. Through accidental passage of both lightning and high voltage through these cables much damage has been done and serious trouble may happen at any time.
In conclusion, I wish to extend my thanks to His Honor the Mayor, the Fire Chief, the Board of Fire Engineers and the members of all City Departments who gave of their assistance in the operation of this department for the year 1959.
Respectfully submitted,
William S. King, Sr. Superintendent of Fire Alarm
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES 1959
To His Honor, the Mayor and Municipal Council
City of Attleboro, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Wire Inspection Department for the year ending December 31st, 1959. During the year, permits issued and in- spections made were as follows:
ELECTRICIANS
NEW SERVICES
INSPECTED
TOTAL INSPECTIONS
January
40
23
63
84
February
61
21
82
110
March
25
21
46
62
April
54
25
79
106
May
62
35
97
130
June
58
23
81
108
July
39
33
72
96
August
43
40
83
111
September
41
28
69
92
October
68
36
104
139
November
45
36
81
108
December
60
33
93
134
592
354
950
1,280
During the past year there have been several court cases due to men working without proper State Licenses and numerous cases of failure to file an application for a permit. There have been several cases of a fraudulent oil burner concern whose men posed as "Electrical or Wire Inspectors" in order to gain entrance into the building. To the Public I suggest that in no case allow entrance to your homes by unknown persons claiming to be any type of inspector without first making them produce their proper credentials.
At this time, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to his Honor, the Mayor, the Municipal Council, the members of the Fire Department and all who in any manner contributed toward the successful operation of this Department for the year 1959.
William S. King Electrical Inspector
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS 1959
To His Honor, the Mayor, and Municipal Council:
I herewith submit my sixth annual report of the Building Inspector for the year 1959.
The total number of permits issued. . 667
An increase over 1958 of. . 92
The estimated value of permits issued. .$3,376, 295. 97
The amount paid to the City Treasurer 3,439.00 An increase over 1958 of. 564.00
RECOMMENDATIONS OF BUILDING INSPECTOR - 1960
1. I recommend that the Expense Account of the Building Inspector be $650. 00. ($450. 00 of this to be used for Elevator Inspections) and the balance of $200. 00 for office supplies and files. It will be necessary to purchase a metal cabinet to be put in the new Fire Station for records.
2. I recommend that the salary of the Building Inspector be increased to $1, 500. 00 with the great amount of work that has to be done.
3. I recommend that the salary of the part time clerk be increased to $2, 000. 00 in order that she may put in more hours per week. This is necessary due to the increased amount of office work required, along with the ever increasing building in this city.
4. I recommend that consideration be given to adopt an ordinance for a flat fee of $10. 00 for alterations, construction or additions to business or mercantile buildings which are valued at less than $10, 000. 00.
5. Mr. William Wyman of the Providence Elevator Company is the Inspector of Elevators for the city. Many elevators were inspected this past year by Mr. Wyman, who recommended necessary repairs on a number of elevators. I recommend that an ordinance be adopted for a fee for elevator inspections. State Law requires yearly inspections of elevators. Most cities charge a set fee for inspection of elevators.
6. At this time, I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance given me by the Mayor, City Council and for the advise given me by the City Solicitor;
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the cooperation of the Planning Board and the Board of Appeals; the Zoning Board, Wire Inspector who have all assisted me on numerous occasions. I also want to thank the Deputy Chiefs and anyone who has assisted me in any way.
Respectfully submitted,
Hiram R. Packard Building Inspector
NEW DWELLINGS - 1959
MONTH
NUMBER
ESTIMATED VALUE
January
8
$ 84,500. 00
February
7
58,000.00
March
15
166,500. 00
April
26
269,500. 00
May
17
163,500. 00
June
15
164,000. 00
July
16
165,500. 00
August
10
89,100. 00
September
9
100,000.00
October
14
146,000.00
November
15
130,000. 00
December
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64,000. 00
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$1,600,600. 00
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Attleboro Push~ LLary Joseph L. Sweet Memorial Attleboro, Muss.
REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR - 1959
Month Permits Shingle Dwellings
Dwelling Alterations
Business
Business Garages
Misc.
Raze Total
Alterations
( Jan.
27
13- 430
8- 84500
1- 1000
4- 5050
1 46.60. 1
126,640.
- 1 Foundation Tank 31000
( Feb.
28
5- 5056
7- 58000
2- 3000.
4- 51400.
1- 1500
6-
1470.
2
295,426.
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1 Renewal Permit ~New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co. 175000)
((March
57
17- 16270
15- 166500 8- 13690.
3- 98300.
11- 30130. -
472,090.
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80
16-17852
26 - 269500| 7- 20100.
1- 2500.
2- 2500
2211295. 87 5
399,747.
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1 Addition to factory 76000. )
(May
70
19-11193.
17- 163500- 6- 7000.
1- 4200.
1- 850
2211245.
2 405,560.
June
69
17- 11341
15-
164000
8- 13050. 2- 2500.
3- 48000.
3- 2600.
22-32540
- 274,031.
( July ( ---
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15- 6265.
16- 165500.
2- 3500.
1- 35000.
4- 126150
2- 1350.
16-6580. 4
359,345.
(August
58
2 Elevators- 15000) 11-13089 1 10- 89100
3- 7100
6- 50000.
3- 2700.
18-8580.
4
196,569.
Sept.
66
25- 18680 9- 100000.
1- 3500.
2- 133000
5- 43800.
1- 800.
20-8019. 50 3 307,799.
(Oct.
60
14- 12330. 14- 146000.
4- 6095
27500.
4- 2600.
1714572.
4 210,597.
( ---- Nov.
57
15- 130000.
5- 8450.
3- 17000.
2- 1700.
2114199. 60
- 184,239.
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33
9- 7948
7- 64000.
2- 2200.
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