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$265.68
Expended for salary of Girls' Continuation School In- structor 265.68
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Secretary's Report
Books and Supplies :-
Allyn and Bacon
$46.70
American Book Co.
210.19
American Education Press
14.45
Atwell Ediphone Co.
2.25
Babb, Edward E. Co.
11.10
Birchard, C. C. & Co.
2.01
Bobbs-Merrill Co.
1.96
Boston Music Co.
1.91
Cahill's News Agency
184.47
Chicago Apparatus Co.
53.23
Clarke Printing Co.
67.90
Cooney, C. E.
20.80
Davoren's Pharmacy
90.63
Denoyer-Geppert Co.
36.96
Dowling School Supply Co.
346.33
Dura Binding Co.
85.05
Fischer, Carl, Inc.
3.60
Frost and Bilek, Inc.
145.83
Ginn & Co.
64.32
Gledhill Bros., Inc.
170.11
Gregg Publishing Co.
101.57
Hammett, J. L. Co.
~200.85
Harcourt, Brace Co.
30.78
Heath, D. C. Co.
289.61
Holt, Henry Co.
34.36
Home Laundry
16.77
Houghton Mifflin Co.
73.80
Janes, H. T.
.80
Longmans, Green & Co.
11.84
Love, Nathaniel C.
6.46
Lyons and Carnahan
18.63
Macmillan Co.
23.40
McGraw-Hill Book Co.
2.26
McLaurin-Jones Co.
10.35
Mineral Tablet Ink Co.
10.80
Mittag and Volger
74.00
Phillips Paper Co.
1.75
·Presser, Theodore
1.80
Remington Rand Co.
167.40
Row, Peterson & Co.
208.86
Sanborn, B. H. & Co.
28.97
377
Shea Bros.
81.05
Sherman's Laundry
5.46
Silver Burdett Co.
143.60
Southwestern Publishing Co.
116.46
Stanley, A. B. Publishing Co.
2.30
Wiley, John & Sons Co.
96.79
Winston, John C. Co.
4.17
Wolkins, Henry S. Co.
32.68
World Book Co.
287.49
World Publishing Co.
2.02
$3,646.98
Fuel :-
Clark and Shaughnessy
$1,119.36
Curtiss, H. M. Coal Co.
1,911.34
Hopedale Coal & Ice Co.
7.00
Milford Daily News
9.00
Petroleum Heat & Power Co. Vitalini, B.
3,392.63
1,926.49
$8,365.82
Miscellaneous :-
American Fire Equipment Co.
$7.50
Atwell Ediphone Co.
42.10
Aubuchon, W. E. Co.
5.44
Berry, F. C. (Petty Cash)
25.67
Beuttel, R. M.
19.50
Bostitch, Inc.
15.30
Burrough's Adding Machine Co.
101.70
Casey, W. H. Store
94.81
Clark, Chester R.
13.25
Clarke Printing Co.
159.76
Commissioner of Public Safety
5.00
Davoren's Express
9.12
Donlon, James
3.00
Doumouchel, Alfred C.
207.50
Electric Time Co.
67.01
Frost and Bilek, Inc.
14.50
Fuller & Wilson Express
8.00
Gould, F. A.
35.20
Hannaford, F. H. & Son
2.00
Holcomb, J. I. Mfg. Co.
26.00
378
Huff Machine Works
2.85
Jaques, L. N. & Sons
3.50
Johnson Service
134.00
Kimball, C. H.
1.50
Lajoie, A. G., County Treas.
169.45
Liberty Typewriter Co.
399.10
Martin Diploma Co.
129.50
Milford Daily News
48.54
Milford Electric Lt. & Power Co.
1,552.65
Milford Gas Light Co.
77.45
Milford Water Co.
988.76
Munroe Calculating Co.
105.00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
432.80
O'Donnell, Cleo
66.00
Plains Cash Market
2.28
Railway Express
.94
Reformatory for Women
43.56
Rizoli, Edward
3.00
Rogers Co.
12.70
Rose, E. O. & Son
3.00
Shaughnessy, W. J.
84.00
Sherman's Laundry
4.27
Smith, L. C. and Corona Type Co.
470.00
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.
14.29
Standard Electric Time Co.
24.55
Stetson, M. D. Co.
61.72
Underwood-Elliott-Fisher Co.
491.10
U. S. Sanitary Specialties Co.
406.43
Waterman, Charles
20.10
Zocchi, Leon & Co.
110.95
$6,726.35
Repairs :-
Aubuchon, W. E. Co.
$24.90
Bradbury-Locke Co.
62.88
Casey, W. H. Store
43.89
Consigli, Peter & Sons
171.00
Costa, Robert
262.50
Curtiss, H. M. Coal Co.
493.32
Denaro and Stanley
1,189.01
Dillon, Edward J.
100.79
Electric Time Co.
32.34
Gould, F. A.
64.30
Griffith, Theodore
6.00
379
Huff Machine Works
3.25
Jacques, L. N. & Sons
61.51
Johnson Service Co.
30.00
Louis Battery Station
5.00
Milford Daily News
7.89
Milford Hardware Co.
26.70
Milford Locksmith
47.85
Milford Water Co.
4.15
Morse, T. E. Co.
887.83
Nelson Motor Co.
2.10
Niro and Niro Co.
421.51
Power, John F.
27.32
Power, "Bill"
58.75
Powers Regulator Co.
68.17
Ripley, John C.
1,041.80
Roberti, Fred L.
3.50
Rose, E. O. & Son
.95
Rubenstein Bros.
18.50
Stone, C. R. & Co.
26.00
Town Hall Service Station
1.20
U. S. Sanitary Specialties Co.
210.80
Werber and Rose
59.77
Williams, W. J:
132.17
Zocchi, Leon & Co.
31.98
$5,629.63
Transportation :-
Begian's Taxi Service
$4.00
Berry, F. C.
144.81
French, Lucile G.
49.70
Johnson Bus Lines, Inc.
2,352.02
North Milford Transportation Co.
1,093.70
O'Brien and Rizoli
3,901.41
Raftery, Paul F.
63.00
Winslow, Everett M.
6.75
$7,615.39
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BALANCE SHEET - 1942
Item I-Available for Salaries and Wages :-
Appropriated
$192,655.00
Less-Transfer from Item I to II
7,000.00
$185,655.00
George-Deen Fund
579.89
Smith-Hughes Fund
265.68
Net Available
$186,500.57
Teachers' Salaries
$155,051.90
Supervision (Superintendent,
Clerk and Attendance Offi- cer)
6,876.71
Care (Janitors)
12,676.77
Vocational Salaries
5,663.71
Health (School Physicians,
School Nurses)
4,246.85
Manual Training
352.50
Machine Trade School
1,381.44
Adult Civic Education
250.50
Total Expended
186,500.38
Balance $.19
Item II-General-Available :-
Regular Appropriation
$40,000.00
Transfer from Item I
7,000.00
Appropriation from Town
Funds
9,000.00
Transfers-Credited receipts
408.15
Net Available
$56,408.15
Books and Supplies
$3,685.58
Fuel
8,365.82
Repairs
5,629.63
Transportation
7,615.39
Tuition-Worcester Trade School
3,243.54
Incidentals
6,737.88
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Vocational Supplies
342.35
Manual Training Supplies
6.29
Machine Trade School
18,239.36
Total Expended 53,865.84
Balance $2,542.31
Carried over to 1943 to pay
uncompleted contracts, as follows :
C. R. Stone & Co. $719.90
Lavigne & Curran 565.00
Niro & Niro Co. 200.00
1,484.90
Net Balance
$1,057.41
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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
To the Honorable School Committee of the Town of Milford.
Gentlemen:
This is my record and the sixty-fourth report of this kind to be submitted to your committee by the Superintendent of Schools.
CARE AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS
South Grammar-During the summer vacation the inside of the building was completely renovated-last year a new heating system was installed and the indi- vidual room stoves were removed-this year all the rooms were painted-ceilings washed and painted-cor- ridors plastered and painted-windows tightened-out- side painted. The school is now in excellent condition.
Oliver Street-The outside is newly painted in an at- tractive color and plans are under way to paint the inside corridor and stairways and repair the cement walks about the building.
Chapin Street-Plans are under way to paint the inside of this building when funds are available.
Claflin Street-Only minor repairs were made at this school because the committee feels that this is the school building which will require more and cost more than any other of the school buildings to recondition.
Plains School-New corridor walls and plastering have been done at the Plains Primary. Various leaks in the roof have been repaired and all the windows have been weather stripped.
Purchase-The Purchase School has been newly painted and is in very good condition.
Park Portable-The Park Portable has been turned back to the Selectmen and at this writing is being moved from the yard.
Park School-The stairways were repaired and several new black boards have been added to the class rooms.
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This building was painted the year before and when the heating system is changed the building should be in good condition.
Spruce Street-This building was painted inside, ceil- ings washed and painted, corridor walls plastered and painted-basement walls plastered. This school will be in good condition throughout when it becomes possible to add a new heating system.
The School Committee starting in 1941 has carried out a program of painting and repairs in the buildings which already has begun to show its results.
The school yards are in poor condition and should have a covering of some kind. The stones are a con- stant hazard to the children. The committee has given this a great deal of consideration but could do nothing to remedy the condition because the funds needed were not available.
Plains Grammar-The Plains Grammar School has been taken over for the housing of the New Machine Trade School. This Machine Trade School was adopted by a vote of the Town meeting members in August 1942. In addition to the machines for the school and other necessary school equipment, there is a new heating sys- tem to take the place of the stoves which were in the individual rooms, new smoke stack-new boiler room- new lights-and a general renovation of the whole build- ing. The inside has been completely changed and painted. It is planned to have this school ready in January when the schools reopen. Mr. Raftery and Mr. Winslow will be in charge of this school.
The Plains Annex has been boarded up to keep the build- ing safe from the weather.
The General Vocational School has been discon- tinued upon the recommendation of the State Depart- ment. Mr. Stratton recommended the establishment of the Machine Trade School at a meeting of the School Committee in July 1942. The committee investigated and at a later meeting in July voted to sponsor a Machine Trade School in Milford and use the Plains Grammar building to house it.
This has been a most unusual year, due of course to
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the War. With all the demands made on our teachers during the year I feel that they should be congratulated for their splendid work and cooperation. The School Committee also deserves special commendation for their help and cooperation and in particular for their program of care of school buildings.
We have just been informed that the U. S. Govern- ment will need the kind of oil we are using in the High School heating system and that we must convert from fuel oil to coal. The Committee has ordered grates from the H. B. Smith Company and will convert to grates as soon as they are delivered.
Additions to the Service
Mr. Everett M. Winslow-added as shop man in the New Machine Trade School.
Concetta Oliva-added to High School faculty in October.
Leave of absence :-
March 18, 1942-J. Gerard Sweeney, a teacher in the High School-in military service of the U. S. A.
April 3, 1942-Charles J. Brucato, physical director and coach, to join the U. S. Marines.
Changes in Teachers High School
Left the Service :-
Miss Susanne T. Davoren-October 17, 1942-to be- come Mrs. Caswell.
Mr. James V. Zurlo-resigned in September to take a position in New Jersey ..
Grades
Left the Service :-
Miss Elizabeth A. Riordan -- June, 1942-to become Mrs. Jeffers.
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Miss Irene C. Mainini-January, 1942-to become Mrs. Angier.
Miss Frances H. Kearnan-August, 1942-to be- come Mrs. Fay.
Miss Nina H. Mazzarelli-August, 1942-to become Mrs. Parillo.
Mr. Samuel Anastasia-resigned in July, 1942-now in the Brockton Vocational School.
Transfers :-
Miss Isabelle MacLachlan-to the Purchase Street school to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Miss Avis Moran.
Miss Mary C. Casey-to the Park School-in place of Miss Anne A. Mulligan who was granted a leave of ab- sence for the year.
Miss Ada DiGiannantonio-to the Stacy school.
Miss Rita K. Fitzpatrick-to the Pre-Primary class, Chapin Street school, in place of Miss Riordan who re- signed.
Books Added :-
New books for all the third and fourth and seventh and eighth grades of the new series "Modern-School Arithmetic" (Clark-Otis-Hatton-Schorling) ; new Spell- ing books-"Using Words" (Lillian E. Billington)-for the fifth and sixth grades; second, third and fourth year of the Tressler English series, New Aeronautics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics and new Stenography book in the High School.
New Courses added in the High School:
Aeronautics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathema- tics, Machine Trade and Related Subjects: New (set of five books) stenography books for the High School; New equipment for the Office Practice course in High School.
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In conclusion, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all the employees of the School Department and to the members of the School Committee for their help and co- operation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK C. BERRY.
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
The largest class in the history of the Milford High School was graduated on June 17, 1942, when 184 mem- bers of the senior class were awarded diplomas. Be- cause of the record breaking number it was necessary to hold the exercises in the Town Hall once again.
The Fall session of school began September 1, 1942, with a total enrollment of 662 pupils, which includes: 145 seniors, 147 juniors, 167 sophomores and 203 freshmen. This total enrollment figure compares with a first day enrollment of 756 for September 8, 1941. To offset this decrease in student membership the vacancies on the teaching staff created by Mr. Gerard Sweeney, Mr. James Zurlo, Miss Katherine Hayes and Mr. Charles Brucato were not filled.
Three new courses were added to the curriculum offering. A course in Office Practice was made possible with the purchase and installation of additional office machinery. Specialized training and instruction is thus presented in filing, transcription and on various calcu- lating machines. At the request of our Federal govern- ment separate courses in Aviation Science and Review Mathematics have been introduced as a medium of pre- induction training. Mr. Joseph Tosches of our faculty is teaching both of these courses which have proven to be very popular. In line with a nationwide trend we have increased numbers studying Physics, Algebra and Geom- etry. It is these science and mathematics subjects which are so essential as a background for activity in the mili- tary and industrial fields of today.
Throughout the year 1942 we managed to carry on in all phases of activity at Milford High School, although in some instances curtilment did enter into the frequency of certain educational, social and recreational programs.
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The response to national defense activities by the student body has been most encouraging. War Stamps sales, Red Cross Drive, salvage campaigns, air-raid drills, first-aid courses, military guidance and many other pur- suits have been undertaken. The spirit of co-operation of the student body, teaching staff and supervisors is worthy of a vote of thanks.
JAMES A. HIGGISTON,
Acting Principal.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Ben C. Lancisi, Instructor and Director of the Milford High School Band and Orchestra
The students of the instrumental department have manifested a decided interest over preceding years.
Our junior members have doubled in number and are rapidly progressing to take part in the coming con- cert.
Due to travel curtailment, the High school senior band did not attend the annual football classics.
Favorable comments were received on the rendition of Christmas Carols, which helped to cheer some families.
Rehearsals are now in progress for the eleventh an- nual concert to be given sometime the latter part of May.
GEORGE E. STACY SCHOOL Report of the Principal
The following are the only changes in policy or prac- tice in the Stacy School during the past year: (1) With the co-operation of the Public Library Department we have installed a school library in the former vocational boys' room; (2) Miss Fleming and Mrs. Naughton are teaching a more extensive course in home economics and home health problems, the two subjects being corre- lated; (3) because of the demands made on parents' pocketbooks by various war agencies, by the war bond
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campaign, and by the increased taxes, the Stacy School Association has temporarily abandoned the collection of dues.
As the present principal departs on leave of absence, he wishes to extend to the teachers of the school and to all school department officials his warm thanks for the unusual degree of co-operation they have accorded him. He wishes success to the new acting principal and to all his former associates.
ROBERT CENEDELLA
Principal
CONTINUATION SCHOOL REPORT 2
The Continuation school offers a general improve- ment course to girls between the ages of fourteen and sixteen who are allowed to leave regular school.
The course consists of :
Academic work, a household arts program, home hygiene, care of the sick and first-aid.
This year each member of the class in first-aid re- ceived a Junior Red Cross certificate upon satisfactory completion of the course.
All the girls who so desired were placed in household service positions and the demand for these girls is ever increasing.
The teacher visits the homes of these pupils and the results obtained from this contact are helpful to school and home alike.
Respectfully submitted, BEATRICE J. FLEMING.
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC
This year, more than ever before, with the stress and strain of chaotic world conditions weighing so heavily upon us all, we have tried to make the classroom music period not only enjoyable and instructive, but also patrio-
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tic and expressive. We believe more strongly than ever that Music is of absolute importance in the proper de- velopment of the emotional nature of the adolescent and we whole-heartedly agree with Professor Roy O. Billet, of Boston University, author of "Fundamentals of Sec- ondary School Teaching" when he says that it should "be- come a part of the constant program of studies carried by all pupils." It is our hope that some day it will be universally so recognized. No doubt the writers of the present war songs recalled with gratitude their early classroom teaching when the fundamentals of musical language became part of their school-day knowledge enabling them to write the songs that will play a great part in helping to stem the tide of enemy advances.
In our Primary grades, the spirit of play and the imaginative world of little children are delightfully ex- pressed through our simple, light, sweet-toned swinging rhythms. As the child advances, note reading and the singing of exercises are also taught.
In the Intermediate and Junior High classes, where two, three and four part singing is taught, one of our chief aims has been to develop the quality of tone and increase the technical knowledge of music fundamentals.
In our Senior High school a special Glee Club of more than one hundred voices has been formed and during the course of the year, many interesting pro- grams have been given. In addition to the teaching of voice, much intensive work is done in the Theory and Harmony class and excellent results have been attained thus far.
In order to increase their appreciation for the best in music, plans are now being formulated for the students to attend a performance of one of the operas to be given later in the year in Boston.
I am grateful to all the teachers and principals for their sincere co-operation and loyalty, to the Superinten- dent, Mr. Berry, and the members of the School Com- mittee for the many courtesies shown to me during the past year.
Very respectfully yours, HELENA F. SWIFT, Supervisor of Music.
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REPORT OF ART DEPARTMENT 1941-1942
Our country is now engaged in a global war and the effects of such a war are bound to be reflected in educa- tion and quite specifically in art education. At no other time was there such a need for training in the mechani- cal and visual arts. Emphasis must be placed on accuracy with a clear understanding of measurement and angles. Boys and girls too must be trained to fill the needs of a nation at war. This we are endeavoring to do by presenting problems dealing with present day diffi- culties.
Posters have been made for the scrap metal drive, tin can collection and for the sale of War Savings Stamps and Bonds. The Quinshipaug Woman's Club sponsored one such contest and offered prizes of War Stamps which were won by several students in their respective groups. These posters, with drawings of Army and Navy insignia, were on display at the Milford Town Library.
While basic art principles are still the same the study of the types of planes and understanding of camouflage, propaganda, map reading and map making are important problems of the present time and find a place in the art course.
We pledge ourselves at this time to give our utmost in the "all out" war effort.
Respectfully submitted, DORCAS WHIPPLE
REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF ART FOR THE PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY GRADES
The art course consists of lessons that contribute toward the development of a child's creative ability, vis- ualization and manipulation. Every classroom has an art exhibit of children's work.
This year the pupils in the fifth and sixth grades designed and painted posters to help in the war effort.
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The members of the Quinshipaug Woman's Club were the judges and they selected the posters owned by the fol- lowing children for prizes:
Fifth Grade: First Prize-Norma Lombardi Second Prize - Barbara Fitzpatrick Third Prize - Paul Berry
Sixth Grade: First Prize - Francis Bellafatto Second Prize - Rudolph Lioce Third Prize - David McGill
I thank the teachers for their kindness and co-opera- tion during the year.
MARGARET V. CONDON
REPORT ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The start of the school year in Sept. 1942 brought some changes in the athletic set-up at Milford High School. With the departure of Coach Charles Brucato into the Armed Services, J. Francis Cahill was appointed to assume the duties as coach of football, basketball, and baseball. In spite of the difficulties which arose concern- ing transportation, Milford High carried out its full foot- ball schedule. Although not acquiring many victories, the physical training and exercise so earnestly requested by the President were further developed and carried out, with much benefit being derived from the sport by the participants.
With the closing of football, basketball was begun and although many students have acquired work in the afternoons, a representative team will be formed and a schedule of games played. A great deal of interest has been displayed in the formation of an intra-mural league, embracing all four classes of the school. Also a Fresh- man league was inaugurated, including a few boys from the Stacy school. Many boys are participating in these leagues and enjoying the physical development coming from their playing. Girl's basketball was started under the supervision of Miss Agnes Crane and games will be played with some of the surrounding towns. Many girls are taking part in the sport and getting the necessary exercise which is forthcoming.
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Milford High School expects to continue baseball in the spring months, carrying on a schedule which will be brief and curtailed because of traveling difficulties.
Some of the worthwhile achievements performed by the teams of Milford High in the past year were: finish- ing in second place in the Bay State League in Basket- ball and annexing the Midland League title in baseball by winning a total of eight games and losing none. This year it is not expected that the various leagues will function. However, if they do, the teams of Milford High will, no doubt, perform in their usual creditable manner.
J. FRANCIS CAHILL,
Athletic Director:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF THE PUPILS
As will appear in the appended tables, our pupils are nearly equally divided into three groups-Primary, Grammar and High School -- which may be easily com- pared.
Naturally the older pupils make a better showing with 51% having no glaring defects but they leave much to be desired when 152 High School students have mouth or teeth defects-chiefly teeth, and a complete dental examination would undoubtedly reveal many more.
The pupils in the Grammar Department have more dental defects than those in the Primary Department but the teeth of the younger ones are in the transition stage and were perhaps judged more liberally.
Some children were found to be poorly nourished, probably in some homes little attention is given to the im- portant matter of nutrition and balanced diet. Far too many were found guilty of poor posture for which there is little excuse.
Notices of these defects have been sent to the parents and we sincerely hope that they will be considered seri- ously with the advice and counsel of the family physician or dentist.
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RESULTS OF SCHOOL INSPECTION
Primary Department 666
No. having no notable defect 223 - 33%
No. having mouth and teeth defects 311
No. having nose and throat defects 178
No. having slight defects
291
No. having serious defects
152
No. having miscellaneous defects 213
Grammar Deparatment 680
No. having no notable defect 210 - 30%
No. having mouth and teeth defects 324
No. having nose and throat defects 139
No. having slight defects
238
No. having serious defects
232
No. having miscellaneous defects High School 660
284
No. having no notable defect 340 - 51%
No. having mouth and teeth defects 152
No. having nose and throat defects
36
No. having slight defects
182
No. having serious defects
138
No. having miscellaneous defects Whole School 2006
138
No. having no notable defect 773 - 39%
No. having mouth and teeth defects 787
No. having nose and throat defects 353
No. having slight defects 711
No. having serious defects 522
No. having miscellaneous defects
635
JOHN V. GALLAGHER, M.D. JOSEPH E. LENARES, M.D.
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSES
As in years past the nurses have carried out a pro- gram of assistance to school physicians, clinics and the various facilities for promoting the physical, mental and emotional health of every school child.
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