Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 May 1940 — Page 9

MONDAY, MAY 20, 1940

The Indianapolis Times

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Hoosier Vagabond

(Ernie Pyle is on vacation and at the request of his readers we are reprinting some of Ernie's favorite columns.)

NORFOLK, Va. June 28, 1038. —All the world must know by now of the recent and highly significant appointment of Ernest (Tarantula) Pyle, that sterling

character, that noble patriot, that rock-ribbed man who (or possibly whom) from the rock-ribbed coasts of Maine to the rock-ribbed slopes of sunny Califor , . . Well, what I mean is that the Governor of New Mexico up and made me a {full-fledged Colonel on his staff the other day. However, before launching into my new military career, there are several things I feel must be clarified in order that 1 may proceed with greater efficiency. With that in mind I have written to my commanding officer, Governor Clyde Tingley of New Mexico, setting forth questions and plans. Here is the letter: Dear General, Dear Governor, Dear Ting—My commission as colonel has been received and accepted. I hereby pledge my fealty, and stand ready to do or die (preferably do) at your slightest command.

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He Asks Instructions

For New Mexico I will gladly spill my last drop of blood. (However I'm anemic and probably haven't got over half a pint in me. Is that enough to do any good?) Unaccustomed as I am to being a New Mexico colonel, there are a number of things I need to know before starting my first campaign First, shouldn't I perhaps turn to New Mexico immediately and retire on a life pension? If so, please try to make it at least $100 a week.

Our Town

I WONDER whether anybody has ever taken the pains to analyze the cultural significance of the oldtime beer gardens in and around Indianapolis. The earliest beer garden I can remember was the one called Phoenix Garden at the southwest corner of

Morris and Meridian Cts, a location that had the advantage of the mule cars passing its front door. It took in a quarter of a block, or so it seemed, but that didn’t deprive it of a quality of coziness. Indeed, now that T look back, the old garden was full of paradoxes like that. For example, it was picturesque, despite the fact that its scenery was reduced to a minimum; and it was decorative, notwithstanding the fact that nobody had taken the trouble to make it so. The secret was that with the patrons inside, the old-time beer garden didn’t have to do anything more in the way of decorations. As near as I recall, Phoenix Garden had only a few trees and not more than a dozen lamp posts, thus enabling one to see the stars at night. This was important because when I was a little boy, it was deemed a rare privilege to listen to music under the stars. I still think it’s the only way to appreciate a band. 8 =

The Days Before Herbert

Phoenix Garden had a latticed stand along its west boundary, and there every Saturday night, and sometimes during the week, a 12-piece band was stationed. They played the Strauss things and those by Von Suppe, Waldteufel and Offenbach. This was, of course, before Victor Herbert had everything sewed up. I don’t think I ever heard the “Poet and Peasant” overture—especially the lively Peasant part— played better than it was in Phoenix Garden. And I still believe that the stars and the fact that I had a bottle of red pop in front of me, had some-

Defense Delays

WASHINGTON, May 20.—The Administration today is still without detailed plans for expenditures of the third billion dollars on defense during the next 12 months, requested by the President. Neither the White House, the Navy Department,

the War Department nor Congress has any more than the foggiest notion of what the Administration wants done or how, The confusion is so great that the House Military Committee, unable to get answers to its simplest questions, had to adjourn Friday until today. Not only was the general staff caught unprepared, but every one else. On the financial side there has heen no preparation whatever, Ranking members of the Senate Finance Committee were never consulted, and knew nothing of the idea until it appeared in the press, The President says the method of financing is relatively unimportant. ¥rom the lack of preparation—either on the military, financial or industrial side—it is now clear that the President shot from the hip for diplomatic and political reasons, If the President and his aids had been working on the larger defense plan since the Seandinavian collapse they might have had a little more

to show Congress now. ” ” »

Roosevelt's Hand Forced

From the standpoint of defense efficiency, not to mention the Administration’s reputation, it would have been better to withhold the sudden plan for at least a fortnight in order to work out a few of the neglected details. A week or a month cannot be decisive in an aviation and mechanization program already delayed for a decade—indeed. too much haste with a half-baked plan will cause much more delay

later. (Raymond Clapper’s regular

My Day

WASHINGTON, Sunday.—There are two celebrations in New York City this coming week in which I think everybody should be interested. On Monday, the women’s division of the Jewish Education Association, known as Ivriah, is giving its springtime breakfast and will present a play: “A Child Shall Lead Them.” This organization has done fine constructive work in adult education projects for mothers who are in need of help in the care of their young children. They also provide scholarships for many children, who would otherwise find life hard to face. Their work has been reflected in better general welfare of the groups which they touch. Their annual springtime breakfast should attract many people pecause of the worthiness of the cause. Then on the 23d of this month, the New York Zoological Society will hold its garden party for members. I am one of the interested members who think to preserve beauty so near the crowded city streets, and to give an opportunity to young and old to study the various animals in surroundings near typical of thelr usual habitats, is somethin( o 1 X g ana

e Pris Yo Ne

By Ernie Pyle

In case you don't retire me, I suppose you will want me to go into action immediately. Since I am already in Virginia, may I suggest the possibility of capturing Richmond? I am bivouacked here in Norfolk, and Richmond is only 100 miles away. We could make it by forced marches in maybe two months, or even if it takes all summer, for that matter. If we get tired we can stop in Williamsburg, where there is a dandy hbtel But maybe it would be better for us to march to the sea. It's only three or four miles, and it's getting warm along the beaches now. Of course you arg far away, and cannot anticipate all the equipment I will need for my campaign. So will you turn this list over to our commissary department, and have them rush the following items by air mail? Haste is paramount. Do not delay. I want: Two six-shooters without bullets; a cactus plant; one old burro (very feeble); a uniform, and a Morris chair. ”

T'reason, or Worse

Of course a 10-gallon hat will be necessary, but I already have one they gave me in Texas a couple of years ago. If I wear that hat, do you suppose I'll have to divide my allegiance with Texas? A man divided against himself cannot stand, you know. And say, General, here’s something else. I've noticed that the people in Norfolk not only tail to salute me, they don’t pay any attention to me at all. Isn't that treason or something? Shall I declare martial law, or just sneak out without paying my hotel bill, for spite? And now before closing, General, there is just one

more question, People keep asking me, and I can't | The |

tell them, and it's about to drive me crazy. question is: “Just what in the thunder is a New Mexico colonel anyway? And furthermore—why?” You must clear this up for me at once. Believe me, always Your R'spe’til & Obed't Serv't, ERNEST T. PYLE, Colonel

By Anton Scherrer

thing to do with the band's performance. I mention the red pop because of a vicious rumor started by people whose imagination, for some reason or another, has led them to believe that I was brought up on beer, Of course, I remember other beer gardens, too. There was Root's Garden on 8. Meridian St. near Norwood, and there was another one somewhere around the corner of East and Washington Sts, which served an awful good turtle soup on Saturday nights. It was in Root’'s Garden that I remember seeing my first bowling alley. It was in the open under a grape arbor. For the life of me, though, I can't recall whether the bowlers played the game on a bed of grass, gravel or wood, but whatever it was, it was mighty pretty. Compared with Phoenix Garden, the other places weren't anything as big. Certainly, they weren't as big when it came to handing out music. As a matter of fact, music in these smaller gardens was reduced to a trio, or at most a quartet, and it always struck me that the stars deserved something better.

Bigger Place, Bigger Bands

Music under the stars came to Indianapolis in a big way when a brewer from Terre Haute had the vision to start Fair Bank. It occupied the greater part of what is now St. Vincent's Hospital, but it seemed much bigger because, back in those days, it went way down to the edge of the Creek. The enormous size of the place called for bigger bands, of course. I can’t remember all the big bands that came to Fair Bank's, but I seem to recall the 60-piece affairs led by Creatore and Gryl—the one a swarthy Italian and the other a blond Bohemian—and it was fun to see how the two temperatments responded to the spell of the stars. Gosh, it was beautiful, especially when they put everything they had into the playing of the overture to “William Tell.” I don’t know whether it was a matter of accident or design, but played under the stars, the “William Tell” always made me feel like ordering another glass of beer. By this time, I was plenty old enough to drink beer.

By Ludwell Denny

But the President's hand was forced by the Republicans and by Hitler. The Republicans, looking for a rousing campaign issue to offset Roosevelt political gains from the war emergency, were just beginning to pick up this one. They had never been able to make the Administration’s aviation neglect an issue before, because the public was not aroused. The Nazi break-through in the Low Countries gave the Republicans their chance, But before the Republicans could organize their attack, the President with his accustomed genius for scooping up his own political fumbles, announced that he would ask Congress for aviation funds. Though the performance has been awkward, at least he has the ball. And that is what counts in politics.

Back Where We Started

Of course, it is considered very bad form here— almost treason—to mention politics in connection with defense. But, regardless of the self-righteous denials, there is plenty of politics on both sides. It could hardly be otherwise with the President riding a thirdJor movement, and the Republicans trying to unseat im, The second thing that forced the President to shoot with his defense plan before he was ready was Italy. He needed another armament plan to barb his peace plea to Mussolini. Now that the political and diplomatic purposes of an unplanned defense plan have been served, the gigantic preparedness problem of the United States remains where it was a week ago, and last September when Hitler proved our Army and Navy out of date. In the judgment of many air corps officers, Congressmen and businessmen, the job will not be done by more Administration pledges and expenditures until there is— & A bipartisan Congressional quiry and couneil; A separate unified air force and air department; A civilian production board to speed output of all equipment. column will appear tomorrow.)

committee of in-

By Eleanor Roosevelt

value. I wish I could be present and that the interest of the public in this opportunity were greater. On Friday afternoon, I received a group of ladies who were attending the convention of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Yesterday, the high school seniors from Arthurdale, W. Va, lunched with me in the garden, In the afternoon I attended a tea which was given to celebrate the publication of Bruce Melvins book, “Youth—Millions Too Many?” This book is written by a man who has worked in the research division of the WPA on many questions affecting youth. It is, I think, a valuable contribution on this subject and should be read by those who have an interest in this problem. Yesterday morning, for the first time this week, I had a chance to ride and went to the stables to see a new horse which has just been presented to me by the Tennessee Walking Horse Association, He is a beautiful sorrel gelding, 5 years old, with a most kind and gentle expression. I hope I am going to have a great deal of pleasure getting acquainted with “Charlie” and riding him frequently when Washington duties are less heavy. Today has been a day of rest, but the anxiety which hangs over everbody seems to bring its quota of fatigue. I notice that many with whom I come In Sonimet Jose days geet to be Sxhnusted Lore by e state of apprehension which we are than by the actual work we do :

Entry Seen

By Dr. George Gallup

PRINCETON, N. J., May 20.—Two highly signifi cant changes in American thinking have been reflected in the nation-wide surveys of the American Institute of Public Opinion since the collapse of Allied resistance in Norway and since the beginning of the campaign in the Low Countries: 1. There has been a sharp drop

in the number of Americans who

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lied victory. 2. There has been an increase in the number of Americans who think the United States will be drawn into the war before it is over, Taken together, these two facts indicate that American thinking on all phases of the European war may have reached an important turning-point. They reveal an attitude sharply at variance with the easy confidence of most Americans—during the. opening days of the war—that Allied sea power, plus the strength of French fortifications and the blockade would insure the success of Enge land and France, ‘Since most of the average Amers jfcan’s attitudes on the war were framed on this comfortable as< sumption, the public's sentiments will have to be re-assessed in coming weeks. Will the number favoring loans to England and France now increase? Will there be an increase in the number fa« voring outright military intervenstion? And what about America's own national defense requirements? Should the strength of our own Army, Navy and air forces be further increased?”

os ” ” HILE new Institute surveys on these points are going forward, two studies just coms pleted show something of the shock with which Americans have received the news of recent weeks. Voters in each of the 48 states were asked: “This war between England and France, and Germany, has been going on for eight months—which side do you think is ahead so far?” Germany ... England and France ....... SHOUt BYE ..........c5000 13 Undecided or no Opinion .. 12 In the same study voters were asked: “Which side do you think will win the war?” The replies are: Fhink Allies Will Win ...... 55% Think Germany Will Win... 17 Undecided or no Opinion ... 28 Since the greater part of the interviewing was completed hefore German columng smashed into France itself, successive sur= veys may show even greater

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As Confidence In Allies Dips

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How confidence in an Allied victory has changed sinee the early days of the European war, as measured in surveys by the American Institute of Public Opinion among men and women in all parts of the United States is shown

above, In September, 82 per cent expected the Allies to win while

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per cent thought Germany would win, and 11 per

cent were not sure. Today 28 per cent are not sure; 17 per cent think the Germans will win, and 55 per cent pick

the Allies,

pessimism about the Allies’ chances. How much of a shift there has been on the latter question is shown by the fact that in September, 1039-— just after the outbreak of war-<the replies to the same question were: Thought Allies Would Win = 82% Thought Germany Would Win 7

Undecided or no Opinion ... 11 The average American's fear that the United States will be drawn into the war has risen sharply meanwhile, While only one person in three expected U, S. involvement in the war in the Institute's survey of February 16, today a small majority expected the U, 8, will eventually enter the war, vo » HE trend since the war's out . break has been*as follows: "Do you think the United States will go into the war in Europe, or do you think we will stay out of the war?” U. 8. Will Go ln October, 1939... 48% February, 1940. 32

U. 8. Will Stay Out 54% 68 49

Any Impressions which the American people may have about the outcome of the war, or about the chances of their own involvement, are merely guesses, of course, They are questions about which even the best-informed military experts may be at vare iance. But the opinions which the American people hold on both these points will unquestionably have an effect on what they choose to do—whether they will favor loans to the Allies, for instance, and what stand they will take on national defense policies. Up to the present moment the Institute's surveys have foreshadowed the general lines which American sympathies and sentiments were to take on the various problems growing out of a ture bulent Europe, As early as 1938-—a year before the outbreak of war—Institute polls revealed two strong basic desires in the average American's mind with respect to a European war: (1) to keep the United States out of such a conflict, but (2) to render strong assistance

to the Allies, short of war—a policy also enunciated from the White House.

From the very first days of the war, the Institute has found sentiment following this general two-point policy. Thus, a majority of voters were found to favor repeal of the arms embargo last fall, in order to permit sales of warplanes and other war supplies to England and France. But the number favoring actual U, 8. intervention has remained almost infinitesimal.

There have been indications, however, that the size of interventionist sentiment might increase if the Allies appeared to be losing. Thus, in February, 1940, while less than 4 per cent favored entering the war, 23 per cent said they might favor American entrance if the Allies were in danger of losing. » n ” HE Institute also found that although a majority were opposed to lending money to the Allies for purchases here, 55 per cent would favor loans “if it looked as though England and

5R,0.T.C.UNITS T0 BE REVIEWED

Best Battalions, Member, Officer to Receive Reserve Awards.

The 1600 R. O. T. C. cadets of five Indianapolis high schools will be reviewed by officers of the U. 8. Army and Reserve Corps Thursday and Friday. The various battalions will be competing for the plaque awarded annually by the Reserve ©fficers Association to the best drilled and most efficient unit, The plaque was won seven consecutive years by Washington High School, with Shortridge holding it the last two years, The association also awards a medal annually to the R. O. T. C. pupil in each school showing up best in the “knock out” drill, in the Manual of Arms, \ The most efficient cadet officer in the city, selected on the basis of a written examination, will receive a saber, The inspection schedule includes: 8 a. m. Thursday, Manual unit, Delavan Smith Field; 10:15 a. m. Thursday, Crispus Attucks, Worid War Memorial Plaza; 2:15 p. m. Thursday, Shortridge, on the Shortridge drill field; 10 a. m. Friday, Washington, on the Washington athletic field, and 2 p. m. Friday, Tech, Tech Stadium, Regular Army officers of the Fifth Corps Area conducting the inspec tion will be Lieut. Col. E. N. Slappey, Maj. Leslie C. Wheat and Maj. Thomas D. Wadelton. Reserve Corps officers on the inspection will be Lieut. Col, Harry Burton, Capt. C. 8S. Miller, Capt. George 8. Wilson, Capt. William ©. Kassen and Capt. W. V. Schultz. The regular army sergeants in charge of the units are First Sergt. G. W. Wolff, Washington; Sergt. Albert Neff, Shortridge; Sergt. Robert M. French, Manual; Sergt. C. A, Pruett and Sergt. Hany E. Smith, Tech, and Sergt. Charles Napier, Crispus Attucks.

EVANSVILLE COLLEGE SEEKS $35,000 FUND

Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind, May 20. — A total of $35,000 is the goal of Evansville College fund campaign leaders, to be raised during the week from June 4-12, Richard R. McGinnis, Evansville attorney and president of the Citizens Trust & Savings Bank here, Ras been named to head he drive: ection of other campaign hel will raise the total np pers 400, Mr,

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Only 3 per cent of the college

in 40 Indiana colleges had a D scholastic average, an NYA survey | showed today. The survey was made of the 4353 applications for NYA jobs received during the year. As students, 44 per cent of the applicants made B average, 15 per cent were A students, 22 per cent were C students and only 3 per cent D students, A total of 3673 of the applicants said that they needed more than $75 to make up the deficiency between their resources and the cost of going to college for the year. Seventy-three per cent of the students were able to defray the entire deficiency with NYA earnings; these averaged $15 per month | per student.

Indiana Central

Frosh Honored

Roy Yenawine, New Albany freshman at Indiana Central Col lege, has received the “Outstanding Freshman Man” award presented by the college's Y. M. C. A. The award was made on the basis of high scholarship, character, and extra-curricular activities, Six other freshmen who were

recommended for the award and received “Y"” certificates are William Dalton, Clay City; Victor Bogle, New Albany, Norman Meier, Vincennes; Otis Sparks, Odon: Kenneth Kraft, Dayton, O,, and Gordon Adams, Monore, Wis.

GUEST DAY PLANNED AT RAUH LIBRARY

An open house, special story hour, and music program will mark the 11th anniversary of the dedication of the Rauh Memorial branch of the Public Library tomorrow. The branch formerly was the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Rauh at 3024 N. Meridian St. and was given to the city May 21, 1928. It is reputed to be one of the most beautifdl branch libraries in the country, a Visitors will be shown through the building from 1 to 8 p. m. tomorrow by Miss Beatrice Geddes, branch librarian, and Misses Mary Cartwright, Gladys and Maude Stephens, A story hour will begin at 3:30 p. m. at the library gardens. Miss Carrie BE. Scott, library children’s

students given part-time jobs by| [the National Youth Administration

work head, will be guest story teller,

97% of NYA Students Make | 'C' or Above in College Work

Questions showed that 50 per cent were from families of four or five members, although 27 per cent came from families of six or more. Eighty-four per cent of the applicants were from families with annual incomes of less than $2000, 66 per cent with less than $1500 and 36 per cent with less than $1000. Only 304 applicants were from families of four or less with! incomes of $2000 or more. | Seven hundred sixty-six of the applicants listed agriculture as the family occupation, 555 listed clerical and sales work, 174 domestic and personal service, 556 extraction | of minerals, 438 labor, 328 manu- | facturing and mechanical industries, 362 private business, 499 professional service, 206 public service, 334 {rade and 197 transportation and communication.

WPA HAS 2 EXHIBITS AT WAR MEMORIAL

Exhibits of two WPA projects will be shown at the World War Memorial this week. The Indiana Writers’ Project, a part of the WPA Professional and Service Division. will display the steps in the publication of its books

from the collection of field notes to the finished book. Also on display will be a 273 page volume, “The Calumet Region Historical Guide.” The Indiana Historical Records Survey will show several inventories of county records and demonstrate the preservation of early county records by microfilming. Roger A. Hurst, state supervisor of the survey, will be in charge. Gordon F. Briggs, state supervisor, will be in charge of the Writers’ display.

600 QUALIFIED FOR PERMANENT RELIEF

Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind, May 20. — About 600 former WPA workers here today had become eligible for permanent relief ag County and City officials Sppesied to Congressmen to get them back on WPA rolls. The 600 have been on temporary relief for about a month as the WPA projects closed down mainly because of a new requirement raising the sponsors’ share to 25 per cent of the costs. Those on temporary relief for a month become eligible for permanent relief after that time. Congressmen were urged to support an amendment to revise present WPA rules. Direct relief cases rose from

FUND TRANSFER BEFORE COUNCIL

Parks Department Seeks to Use Original WPA Cash for Salary.

An ordinance allocating $2100 to pay the salary of an assistant recreation director in the Park Depart« ment will be presented to the City Council tonight. The measure will request ap-

proval of the transfer of the money in the Department's budget from funds originally assigned as WPA sponsors’ contribution. The transfer must also be approved by the State Tax Board. Council members will consider 11 ordinances, among which is the much postponed milk grading measure which was introduced last fall. Some members indicated that since they have been able to reach no agreement on the measure they are prepared to kill it. Members are expected to approve a $250,000 bond issue for financing the City’s share of a $750,000 CityWPA sewer repair program to begin this summer, The program calls for reconstruction of main storm sewers in the downtown area, the building of a new White River interceptor sewer and the repair of about 35 local storm and sanitary drains. Ordinances zoning land on E, 10th St. limiting parking on two streets and establishing 21 taxicab stands throughout the city also will be considered.

CALM IS ADVISED IN ANGINA PECTORIS

“An individual who has angina pectoris, an acute form of heart disease, but who has learned to take care of himself, may live for years relatively free from pain,” according to a bulletin issued today by the Indiana State Medical Association bureau of publicity. The bulletin is the sixth in a series on heart disease aimed at reducing the death rate from that cause. . “Although the very mention of angina pectoris arouses a feeling of fear many persons suffering from this acute heart disease are leading fairly comfortable and worth while lives,” the bulletin said. “Angina pectoris results when the heart arteries harden so that while the opening is still sufficiently large to allow the passage of blood to take care of the heart under normal conditions these arteries cannot do

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France would lose the war unless the United States lent them money to buy war supplies here.” New studies of public opinion will have to be completed before it is possible to say where the average American now stands on these questions. It is interesting to note, however, that as early as April, 1939, a majority (57 per cent) said they would be willing to lift the arms embargo in case of war in Europe, and when war actually came the polls found an identical majority in favor of such a move. Ever since the invasion of Ethiopia, in 1935, Institute surveys have found large majorities in favor of increasing the strength of the Army and Navy-—and particularly of the air forces. The sentiment of the country has heen opposed to peace-time conscription or compulsory military training. Will this verdict be changed in the light of new developments abroad? And what of American commitments to protect the Western Hemisphere? All these questions are up for review again.

Safe Flying by : Students Cited

Civilian Pilot Training Program students have flown more than 21 million miles with but one fatal accident up to May 1, according to Paul Elliott, Butler University student pilot. Mr: Elliott was interviewed over WIRE by Clarence Manion, State Director for the Office of Gov= ernment Reports. This was one of a series of broadcasts being sponsored by Federal Government Agencies each Saturday. In the interview Mr. said: “More than 9000 college students are learning to fly safely as a result of the training prograin. About 90 per cent of the number will be licensed as private pilots when they compete their course in June.”

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

1—Can an iceboat travel faster than the wind? 2—In the old gladiatorial combats, did “thumbs up” signify that the victor should slay his victim, spare him, or give him another chance? 3—Was Col, Charles A. Lindbergh the first, second or third person to make a non-stop flight across the Atlantic in an airplane? 4—Name the Virginia city that is being restored by John D. Rockefeller Jr. 5—Which former Supreme Court Justice was the son of an American poet and essayist? 6—Is the Pacific Ocean higher than the Atlantic Ocean at the Panama Canal? 7—Pronounce consummate, 8—From whom does the Monroe Doctrine take its name?

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Yes, 2—Spare him, 3—Third. 4-—-Williamsburg. 5-Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. 6—Yes. T—Kon-sum’-it, adjective; kon’-su= © mate, verb. 8—President James Monroe, = 8 »

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