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The Conservation Commission is constantly inquiring and seeking out opportunities to preserve Plymouth's rich heritage in natural beauty and resources. Preserv- ing our natural resources is everyone's concern. Let us keep it so. It can never be replaced.
Respectfully submitted,
REGINALD J. MAROIS, Chairman
FRANK E. ALSHEIMER Vice-Chairman
ROBERT L. FOLGER EDWARD W. BURGESS JOHN SAMPSON
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OFFICE OF VETERAN'S SERVICES
The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Plymouth Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Recapping the activities of the Veterans' Depart- ment for 1965 necessitates comparison with the previous year. We do know that there were no major changes entering into the 1965 problem, and that surprisingly, the total expenditure figure held the line. We are happy to report that there was a slight decrease of expendi- tures for Assistance in 1965 over 1964: This was due primarily to four factors, i.e. (1) more pensions were obtained than in previous years as percentage of dis- ability requirements decrease with age, (2) a slightly lower average case load due to a fairly low unemploy- ment picture in the area particularly during the latter months of the year, (3) no radical changes in the State set budgetary allowances, and (4) an increase in re- funds over previous years.
It is interesting to note that the expenditures for Ordinary Benefits (food, shelter and clothing) actually decreased in 1965. However, as reported by other Pub- lic Assistance Agencies, the cost of providing medical support increased.
We continue to remain most fortunate in being able to obtain VA hospitalization for our Veterans. The year 1965 showed a marked increase in these admissions sav- ing the Town a possible additional expenditure of $32,000.00. There likewise was a marked increase in pen- sions processed, so that today we are able to estimate that the Veterans of Plymouth are receiving approxi- mately $350,000.00 annually in pensions and compensa- tion. Providing the VA type services to the Veteran
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and his dependents continues to be the prime function of this office.
For the year 1966 we anticipate many changes with an overall increase in costs. This is necessitated by en- actment of Chapter 793 Acts of 1965, effective March 10, 1966, which makes Plymouth immediately responsible for any Veteran or dependent residing here rather than by the Town or City settlement. In doing away with the settlement laws the Department of Veterans' Services now operates on the same residential requirement as Public Assistance. Secondly, Governor Volpe has signed into law a bill which makes Veterans of Vietnam eligi- ble for Veterans' Benefits. This presently has an un- known future effect but is wholeheartedly endorsed.
This Department is most thankful for the continuing cooperation of everyone concerned with helping the Vet- eran and especially wishes to thank not only the Select- men, the Finance Committee, the Police Department and the Department of Public Welfare, but also extend our "well done" to the School Nurses, the Community Nurses, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the Town Counsel and the Town's Veterans' Organizations, who all continually are called upon, for their ever will- ing help.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES C. HENDERSON Director
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PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
Board of Selectmen Town Hall Plymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
As commissioners of the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project, we are submitting to your Board and the residents of Plymouth, the annual report of the Proj- ect as prepared by the superintendent.
We have attempted in a brief manner to acquaint your townspeople with the Project's activities and ob- jectives.
Respectfully, HERBERT H. LANMAN, Chairman
PLYMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1965
I will briefly outline your Project's activities dur- ing the past year.
We are at last realizing results from the reclaiming of marsh trenches. Two weeks were again spent on the Saquish marshes with a crew of men. Definite results have come from our trenching program in this area. Other areas trenched with our back-hoe are in the Stev- ens Field area, Nelson Street and Knapp Terrace. Brush- ing and cleaning is being undertaken at present in Stan- dish Avenue and Samoset Street area, River Street and in Manomet. These areas will soon be trenched with our back-hoe unit. Several fresh water feeder streams were cleaned of debris, and small fresh water areas flumed so that we may control water levels to discourage mosquito breeding. This program of control is very im-
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portant, as these water holes are beneficial to wild-life.
We are continually troubled by the sewage in both salt and fresh water areas. These prove to be one of the primary sources of mosquito breeding during the summer season. Inspections of private properties have shown that a large per cent of homeowners are encour- aging the reproduction of the culex mosquito. Wading pools, bird baths, toys, boats, gutters, disposal areas, abandoned tires and auto bodies are a few of the breed- ing sites of this specie.
As in past years, aerial applications were applied in highly infested areas. These sprays supplement our ground spraying program which we find is more in demand due to the natural growth of towns in this Project. We also conduct a program of sprays to filter areas, dumps, recreation areas, and camping sites at least weekly. This program is conducted by licensed person- nel using chemicals recommended by the State Pesti- cide Board.
Although the past dry season has helped, a wet spring in 1966 could be most troublesome, as eggs of certain species of mosquitoes will be dormant for years waiting for a blanket of water to activate their growth cycle.
The cooperation of your Highway Superintendent and other town officials is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
M. CURRIE BEATON, JR. Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE INLAND FISHERIES COMMITTEE
To: The Honorable Board of Selectmen
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Your Committee wishes to report that the appropria- tion for the year 1965 was expended for nine inch plus german brown trout, which were liberated in Long Pond, Plymouth on October 26, 1965.
In a letter received from the Department of Fish- eries and Game, it was recommended that a fall stocking of german brown trout be carried out in Long Pond sometime after October 1st. Due to the low water table and lack of rainfall a summer stocking was not rec- ommended. District Wildlife Manager, Mr. Lewis A. Schotterbeck is very concerned on the forecast of fishing in many of Plymouth's ponds this coming season. It is feared a large percentage of fish have died, because of warm water temperatures and lack of oxygen. Condi- tions will not improve until pond water levels are back to normal, along with additional stocking.
Your Committee is studying the possibility of con- structing a smelt spawning area in Town Brook. There is a small sum of money available, which may be used from the Philip Jackson Fund to help start such a pro- gram.
We request that the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) be appropriated for our use in 1966.
Respectfully submitted, H. H. HAMILTON, M.D. MARTIN B. PERSON, JR. DONALD O. TRACY, Chairman
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ANNUAL REPORT OF BOARD OF PARK COMMISSION Overall Financial Report
1965 Appropriation Overdraft Interest
$87,743.00 750.00
117.71
Total Appropriation
$88,610.71
1965 Expenditures $88,171.76
1965 Balance to Treasury
$438.95
1965 Total Expenditures
$88,171.76
1965 Total Receipts from Bathing, Camping, Parking 29,292.86
1965 Actual Operating Cost to Town $58,878.90
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It is to be noted that little or none of the receipts taken in by the park department is money from a Plymouth resident or a non-resident taxpayer. It is the purpose and desire of the Park Com- mission to maintain and provide better and ade- quate facilities for such visitors who pay into the park department year receipts.
1965 - Receipts $29,292.86
1964 - Receipts
24,311.73
$4,981.13
Increase Park Department Assets:
16 Parks
2 Picnic areas
9 Playgrounds 21 Buildings
5 Bathing beaches
3 Trucks
2 Camp Grounds Misc. Equipment
Town department cooperation has been excellent with this department both in giving and receiving. We want to give our thanks to all who have joined us in such a program.
Respectfully submitted, WALTER B. HASKELL, Chairman
O. ARRIGO GUIDOBONI JOHN W. SEARLES ANTHONY L. PIOPPI
EDWARD J. HAND
ARTHUR W. SIRRICO, Superintendent
MRS. MILDRED DENNEHY, Clerk
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARIES Annual Report - 1965
DIRECTORS
President, Mr. John A. Smith, Jr.
Vice President, Mr. Donald J. Marten Clerk, Miss Sara C. Bodell Treasurer, Mr. Charles F. Walker
Term expires 1966 Term Expires 1967
Mrs. A. Linwood Ellis, III
Mr. Edwin E. Calvin
Mrs. Arthur A. Bubbins
Mrs. Nando Bussolari
Mrs. William Franks Mrs. Arthur Pyle
Term expires 1968
Mr. Ellsworth R. Mosman Mrs. Sumner T. Urann Mrs. A. Martin F. Williamson
The public is fortunate to have in the Library a staff of loyal workers whose cumulated service totals 124 years. To remind you of these friends here are their names and years of service: Mrs. Katharine Freeland 17; Miss Grace Haigh 19; Miss Carolyn Pratt 26; Miss Margaret Osmond 18; Miss Elizabeth Stephan 10; Miss Alta Bumpus 5; Mrs. Mary T. Ellis 5; Mrs. Bettie Neri 2; Mrs. Francis Savery 14; Mrs. Eleanor Fillebrown 9 months; Miss Kathleen Griffin 8 months; Edward Lan- man 4 months; Burton Ames 6.
As our collections of art reproductions and phono- graph records increase, the borrowing of them also increases. Look for the figures in the statistics which follow.
In spite of rumors to the contrary, Loring Branch Library, on the hill at Plymouth Cordage Company, re- mains open. We thank the officers of the Company for their cooperation and interest in continuing this service to the community. The children of employees are bene- fited. You may note, also, in the statistics that borrowing by adults is increasing gradually.
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Annual events:
Summer visitors as well as residents of Plymouth and adjacent towns look forward to our book sale and art show in August. The proceeds of the book sale were used to purchase a rotary duplicator.
The art committee, Mrs. William Franks, chairman, voted to conduct the art show according to the principles used by the Boston Arts Festival, among others. Each work entered by the artist was registered and the charge of fifty cents was used to defray the cost of building portable, reusable, heavy screens for display purposes. The committee invited local professionals to conduct and arrange the show. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Eric Engstrom, Mr. Duncan Weaver, Mr. Marshall Joyce, Mr. Cyril Marshall, Mr. Douglass Gray, Miss Ann Kusmin. We are grateful to the exhibitors who shared their work with a most appreciative public.
Donors:
Rabbi Edward Ellenbogen, Mrs. William S. Brew- ster, Miss Clara Currier, Miss Ellen Pierce, Mr. Earl S. Rose, Mrs. Ethel Brownell, Lions Club, Plymouth Gar- den Club, Plymouth Woman's Club, Women's Christian Temperance Union, League of Women Voters, Estate of W. Clark Symington, Alice Christmas Fund, Feinberg Fund, Lucia and Mary Bartlett Art Fund, and Nancy J. Parker Memorial Fund.
STATISTICS
Registrations
1964
Total
1965
Total
Central
Adult
5,416
5,545
Junior
1,166
1,235
Total
6,582
6,780
Loring Branch
Adult
628
603
Junior
1,052
1,041
Total
1,680
1,644
Grand Total
8,262
8,424
Gain 1,231
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Circulation
Central
Adult
64,331
65,755
Junior
26,673
23,993
Total
91,004
89,748
Loring Branch
Adult
5,347
6,243
Junior
9,365
8,532
Total
14,712
14,775
Grand Total
105,716
104,523
Loss 2,474
1,193
1965
Total
Total
Book Stock:
Central
Volumes in library, Jan. 1, 1965
35,714
Volumes added, 1965
1,955
Total
37,669
Volumes withdrawn, 1965
1,078
Net volumes in library Dec. 31, 1965
36,591
Lending collection of art
reproductions of Jan 1, 1965
100
Added, 1965
8
Total 108
Phonograph records (1964) 174, added 271
Total 445
Periodicals
76
Newspapers
7
Gift subscriptions
74
Total periodicals 15'
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Loring Branch
Vol. in library, Jan. 1, 1965
9,739
Volumes added, 1965
344
Total
10,083
Volumes withdrawn, 1965
736
Net volumes in library, December 31, 1965 9,347
Respectfully submitted, EUNICE E. SHARP Library Director
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLYMOUTH AIRPORT COMMISSION
The airport activities continue to show an increase over past years, resulting in added income to the Town. With the completion of the cross runway early in the summer of 1966, planes which have not been able to use the Plymouth airport will be able to utilize our faci- lities in the future, assuring further income to the Town. Many of these planes are corporate turbo-prop and jet aircraft.
The privately owned new hangar, which houses 10 planes, was completed and fully occupied in November. Land for this venture is leased to the owner by the Air- port Commission.
The private airplane maintenance operation contin- ues to show increased business with four full-time me- chanics employed year 'round with additional help when the occasion warrants.
Plans and specifications have been completed for the cross runway and upon FAA approval and adequate weather conditions, work will start, with completion ex- pected in early summer of 1966.
The Island Flying Club, with their two planes based at Plymouth, provided the townspeople with an excellent air show in September and have already approached local authorities with plans for another air show in 1966, hoping to make this an annual affair. Following the air
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show, approximately 500 passengers were taken for short flights over Plymouth by locally based pilots. First prize for the spot landing contest was won by a pilot whose plane is based at Plymouth and third prize was awarded to a Plymouth student pilot.
The Plymouth County plane is based at the Plym- outh Airport, making many trips over the County, assist- ing in the fighting of forest fires, drownings, and lost children.
There is a student training program carried on year 'round by locally qualified pilots, and arrangements can also be made for charter flights. An instrument ground course was held at the Airport, attended by 20 students, thereby furthering the proficiency of these pilots.
Aircraft based at and utilizing the Plymouth Airport are used both for business and pleasure and planes come and go to nearly half the states in this country and Canada.
Improvements continue to be made to the buildings and premises and first time arrivals are quite impressed with our facilities.
A new addition to our equipment was the installa- tion of a "Fast Line" direct telephone connection to Nan- tucket, for weather information and the filing of flight plans. This equipment is supplied by the Federal Avia- tion Agency.
A weather warning system was installed for pilots, to call to their attention the fact that there is inclement weather in the area even though this airport may be flightworthy.
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REPORT OF THE TOWN ENGINEER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1965, layout plans were made for Kings Pond Plain Rd., King Ave., Esta Rd., Hedge Rd., Cary Rd., Emerson Rd., Drainage Easement, and Abandonment of a portion of Westerly Rd. These layouts were accepted by the Town in 1965.
Layout plans were also made for Lake Shore Ave., Goddard Court, Brick Kiln Rd., Melix Ave., and a portion of Plymouth St., but these layouts were not accepted by the Town.
Construction plans and specifications were drawn and lines and grades furnished for 2,100 feet of highway construction of Bartlett Rd. to extend the 1963 construc- tion in back of Fresh Pond. This project was built by private contract in the summer of 1965.
The Manomet Heights drainage project was con- structed in October of 1965 by private contract.
A survey and plan was made of the Cedarville Fire Station Lot which was purchased by the Town under Article 58 of the 1965 Annual Town Meeting.
A survey and plan was made of the former Cornish- Burton School Lot and adjacent area between Burial Hill and Russell St.
A survey and plan was made of River St. near Clif- ford Rd.
A total of 80 permanent concrete bounds were set under the supervision of the Town Engineer as follows: King's Pond Plain Rd., 34 bounds; King Ave., 8 bounds; Esta Rd., 8 bounds; Billington St., 10 bounds; Federal Furnace Rd., 20 bounds.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD CHASE
Town Engineer
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PLYMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The year 1965 started out with the Plymouth Rede- velopment Authority hard at work on the job of relocat- ing families and business concerns remaining on site. Difficulty is being encountered in relocating the few remaining families due to large numbers of children and the demand for 4-5 bedroom dwellings. To help solve this situation the Authority added two new reloca- tion staff members - Mr. Dwight B. Johnson, Jr. and Mr. Sumner T. Urann.
The Housing Act of 1964 carried additional relocation benefits for families and individuals being displaced due to the Project. Families within certain income category have received as much as $500.00 in addition to existing moving allowance. Business concerns being displaced between certain dates have received payments of $1500.00. These new payments required the LPA to amend the existing contract to read $108,000 in place of $48,000 originally approved. These monies have come from 100 per cent Federal Funds.
In January the Authority received word through the HHFA that it had approved the site improvement plans and contract documents and in March bids for the site improvements contract and the supporting facilities con- tract were advertised. Bids were received and awarded. Successful bidders were: Site Improvements - Gil- Bern Construction Corporation for $569,632.50 - Sup- porting Facilities - Forest Construction Company for $31,972.00. The actual signing of the contracts took place in April 13, 1965, and the first work was started on May 3, 1965, by Gil-Bern Construction Corporation.
The construction of the new Market Street Bridge became a slow and tedious job caused by numerous amounts of springs in that area. Finally the condition was resolved by installing a well-point system to pump excessive amounts of water out of the Area.
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New sanitary sewer, potable water and drainage pipes have been nearly completed with the exception of small sections on Russell Street which is now in the process of being completed.
On November 5, 1965, the Forest Construction Com- pany started their work in connection with the Sup- porting Facilities contract which includes work to be done to beautify Town Square and also construct a new pub- lic parking area next to the Old Town House. Work under this contract is progressing well and on schedule.
Demolition of properties is nearly complete with a total of five structures remaining to be demolished.
The Authority has accepted formal proposals to pur- chase all disposition parcels of land within the Project Area. Three parcels have already been conveyed to the new developers and construction is already under way.
We are looking forward to the year 1966 as one that will see new construction in the Area to which we are sure all Plymouth Citizens will be able to point with pride.
Plymouth Redevelopment Authority
A. V. BATTISTA
Executive Director DWIGHT B. JOHNSON, JR. Assistant Director
CLIFFORD SAMPSON
Chairman MAHLON W. WALKER Vice Chairman
RUSSELL T. FRY, JR.
Treasurer
EDWARD B. MACCAFERRI
Assistant Treasurer
RALPH L. DREW Member
WINIFRED DiGENOVA
Secretary
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PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY NURSE ASSOCIATION
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Plymouth
The Annual Nursing Service Report of the Plym- outh Community Nurse Association, from January 1, 1965 to December 31, 1965, is herewith submitted.
Each year, there are new developments to record, situations to explain, points to emphasize and new deduc- tions to draw. Our annual report does serve an important historical purpose, as it is a collection of data that would otherwise be lost or buried.
During the twelve-month period, a total of 6,926 visits were made to patients in Plymouth and Kingston. Of this number, 1,646 visits were made on behalf of the Plymouth Health Department, an increase of 462 over those made in 1964. 4,074 were general or bedside nurs- ing care; the remaining number included Tuberculosis follow-up, other Communicable Disease and Health Guidance visits to all age groups.
One of the points we would like to emphasize in this report, is the importance of immunization. We continue to assist the Board of Health, here in Plymouth, with this type of clinic. During the past year, twelve im- munization clinics were held at the Town House; two of which (in July and August), were for Polio Vaccine only. A total of 655 DPT injections, vaccinations, polio vaccine drinks and measles vaccine were given by Dr. Frank J. Abate, Board of Health physician and the P.C.N.A. nurses. In December of 1965, Measles vaccine was added to the list of diseases for which we offer protection. When the majority of the population is im- munized, there will be no epidemics; only a few scat- tered cases. Is it not a pity that anyone should suffer through a disease that could have been prevented?
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Eleven Chest X-ray clinics were held during the year, one of which was a make-up. No clinics were held in July or August. A total of 573 persons were x-rayed and examined.
Twenty-three Well Child Conferences were held during 1965. A total of 524 infants and preschool children were seen and examined by our W.C.C. pediatricians and 271 Tuberculosis skin tests were done at these con- ferences.
One of our rather unsuccessful ventures, was at- tempting to establish classes for expectant parents, to have been held in our offices. However, through the diligent efforts of our nurses, we are reaching these pro- spective parents in their homes.
Two of our nurses attended, once a week, a six- week Respiratory Disease Institute, conducted at Nor- folk County Hospital. We also attend as many other lec- tures and meetings during the year, as is possible and advisable.
We now have each of the students attending the Jordan Hospital School of Practical Nursing, with us for four days a week, to observe our work and organization. We are pleased to have these students and they give much to us through their enthusiasm, interest and fine training.
We are looking forward with interest, to the changes Medicare will bring. At this time, we do not have suffi- cient information to estimate what changes this legisla- tion will bring.
May I repeat, the aim of our organization, which I like to think is giving to our Communities, the finest home nursing service in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
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In closing, I would like to thank all the members and friends of our Association and our Board of Direc- tors, for their support and interest. I would especially like to commend our fine nursing staff for their whole- hearted gift of service which is the very essence of Public Health Nursing.
Respectfully submitted,
(MRS.) MARION A. HEDGE, R.N.
Supervisor
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit a report of the work done in the Highway and Sewer Departments from January 1 to December 31, 1965:
SEWERS
Approximately seven miles of our main sewers were dragged in removing tree roots, debris and hard grease. Manholes were repaired and cleaned with new frames and covers replaced on worn manholes. Eighteen house services and four commercial services have been added to the main sewer system in the Town of Plymouth. It was necessary for the department to build new man- holes on certain streets where trouble spots have occurred with the main sewer since the department has adopted the system of not clearing house services. The main sewer at Park Road was extended a distance of 150 feet of 8-inch clay pipe to connect the Sgarzi prop- erty into the main sewer line. The Forrest Construc- tion Co., Inc., of Norwood, Massachusetts was contracted to make the emergency sewer repair of Water St. for the collapsed standpipe at a cost of $6,342.45. Work started on June 10, 1965 and was completed on June 23, 1965.
STREET CLEANING
The Elgin motor pick-up sweeper cleaned two thous- and seven thirty-three curb miles from March 3, 1965 to November 3, 1965. The main street from Jabez Corner to Seaside line was swept each day including the waterfront from Main St. Extension to Town Wharf. The side streets in town and the north end were swept every other day.
During the spring months the hand sweeping of the heavy winter sand was completed by the department. Early Sunday morning sweeping through the business section and the water front was carried out during the summer months.
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ASPHALT SIDEWALKS
The maintenance and construction of asphalt side- walks were completed on the following streets: Oak St., Court St., Clifford Road, Royal St., Castle St., Atlantic St., Bay View Ave., Sandwich St., Stephens St., Cherry St., Standish Ave., North Spooner St., Savery Ave., Cor- dage Terrace, South St., Taylor Ave., Murray St., Brook- side Ave., Water St. at Governor Bradford Motor Inn, Harbor Flying A Service Station, Town and Stafford Sts. and Obery Street. With the cooperation of the Tree Department, tree roots and stumps that had raised side- walks were removed by this department and brought to grade at a later date by the Highway Department. I am planning to continue the sidewalk program in 1966 providing funds are made available at Town Meeting.
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