Indian Daily Mail, 26 February 1947
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Title Section15 1947-02-26 1 Indian Daily Mail Vol. 111, No. 14. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1947. PRICE 10 CEJNTS15 words
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Article286 1947-02-26 1 The Situation,— Says Gandhiji •Attlee Has Shifted Burden On The Parties" (From Our Own Correspondent) eb. 2.").— Mahatma Gandhi declared yesterday lulcmcnt put the burden on various Indian parties ha( they thought best. It was up to the parties now ar Ihe situation.Reuter - 286 words
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234 1947-02-26 1 League Agitation Intensifies In The Punjab 100 ARRESTS IN LAHOKK ALONE Our Own Correspondent) ■tmriivs? i,|, 25._Britta|| troops Wed out io help the police order j n Amritsu yester*ten the League agitation Inastj turn. Unruly mobs police parties repeatedly throuchom thi day there were h«d battles m lne streets. charged,234 words
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Article77 1947-02-26 1 Karachi, Feb. 25. Mohammed Ali Jinnah, President of the AllIndia Muslim League, said here today he had always held that minorities must be treated "fairly and "Every effort should be made by the majority community to create a sense of security and confidence," He declined toReuter - 77 words
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Article70 1947-02-26 1 INDIAN AMBASSADOR TO PARIS (From Our Own Correspondent) New Delhi, Feb. 25.— 1t i s Understood Dewan Chamanlal, who rectndy headed the Food Mission to Argentine has been appointed Indian Ambassador m Paris. The French Government have approved of the choice. Meanwhile, the Government have circularised Indian civilians oi over70 words
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128 1947-02-26 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) .Madras, Feb. 25— Madras politics are m a mess. Mr. Prakasam is played out but he wants to hang on. He is trying to gel Gandhiji to intercede on his behalf with the Congress High Command but there128 words
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161 1947-02-26 1 New York, Feb. 25. Lejf EfCland, the South AMetn diplomat who won praise from all delegations at the Paris Peace Conference for his work as chairman of the commission on the Italian treaty, has been mentioned as one of the candidates for the governorshipReuter - 161 words
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Article71 1947-02-26 1 "London, Feb. 25.— Major John S. Churchill, 67 younger brother of Britain's wartime Premier Winston Churchill, died at his home after a short illness. He was wounded m the Boer War and won the Legion of Honour and Croix De Cuerre for the First World War. Later,AP - 71 words
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132 1947-02-26 1 Durban, Feb. 25.— More than 100 Indian delegates, representing the Natal Indian Congress Passive Resistance Action Committee and trade union organizations, have decided to boycott the Royal tour of South Africa. They adopted at a meeting on Monday a resolution stating: "The conference recordsAP - 132 words
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64 1947-02-26 1 Ottawa, Feb. ->:>.— The denial of franchise to Zndiam m Canada is regarded v a "humiliation' by India, the Indian Secretary of Commonwealth Relations A. V. Pal ha s advised the Canadian Government. He urged m v tetter, which has been tabled m the64 words
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Article87 1947-02-26 1 London, Feb. 25. The Jinuuh League must realise that obstruction now will do even more harm to iheir own cause than it will to <he interests of India, declares the Times m an editorial commenting on the statement which Jawaharlal Nehru made on Saturday. The MelbourneReuter - 87 words
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Article167 1947-02-26 1 London, Feb. 25. The Secretary of State for India. Lord PethinckLawrence, yesterday received sacred relics of the disciples of Buddha, Sariputta and Mahamoggallana, from the Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and formally handed them over to Daya Hawavitarne, member of Mahabodi Society of CeylonReuter - 167 words
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166 1947-02-26 1 London, Feb. 25.— The status of Indian ambassadors recently appointed is that of diplomatic representatives of His Majesty separately accredited m respect of India to the heads of the respective states m which they are appointed to reside, said Mr. Arthur Henderson, Under-SecretaryReuter - 166 words
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107 1947-02-26 1 New York, Feb. 25.— Sir A. RamaswmmJ Mndaliar, Indian delegate to the United Nations Economic and Social Council of which he is Chairman, arrived last night at La Guardia Airport from Bombay on board the Skymaster airliner "Shamrock." Advised thai British troops hadReuter - 107 words
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Article93 1947-02-26 1 Komagawa, Japan, Feb. 25. At least 178 Japanese were killed and probably 350 injured m one of iho worst railway disasters m Japanese history today, when four cars of a six-car train jumped the track here and plunged down a 30-foot embankment. AP. Bangkok, Feb.' 25^Political partiesAP - 93 words
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Article20 1947-02-26 1 Rangoon, Feb. 25. The Communist Party of Burma today decided to contest elections to the Constituent Assembly m April.— ReuterReuter - 20 words
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84 1947-02-26 1 (From Our Own Correspondent) Madras, Feb. 25.— Nothing has been decided yet about the Malayan Agentship. Mrs. Ammu Swamin.tihan. it is now learnt, has not replied to the Government's offer m view of the possible reorganisation of <he Madras Ministry wherein her services may84 words
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Article194 1947-02-26 1 London, Feb. 25.— Viscount Mountbatten, Viceroy designate of India, escaped unhurt when the Admiralty car m which he was travelling to London today skidded on icy roads near Buingstoke, Hampshire, and was badly damaged. Lord Mountbaiten stopped a aiotor coach and completed his journey In that.— Reuter. London,UP - 194 words
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476 1947-02-26 2 Indian Daily Mail Singapore, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1947 DUTY OF THE S.T.C. JIIE public of Singapore who have been undergoing conWe hardship on account of the paii.lyoktion of the Traction i inj buses due to the protracted 6, like oX its employees wili be greatly relieved tv learn that the476 words
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243 1947-02-26 2 "Dawn" Suggests A New Approach To The Indian Problem New Delhi, Feb. 25. The Muslim League's newspaper 'Dawn*' declared yesterday the British Cabinet Mission plan for giving India her independence was "dead and cannot be reviewed" but expressed willingness to co-operate with the243 words
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Article72 1947-02-26 2 London Feb. 25.— The defence of India is more than the concern of India, states the military correspondent of the GlasgowHerald, adding: "Conquered or even unable to defend herself, India upsets completely the balance of power m Asia." The military correspondent declares that upto now,Reuter - 72 words
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241 1947-02-26 2 London, Feb. 25. Air Marsha! Sir Philip Jouberi, wartime Chief of the K.A.F. Coasial Command, told the Royal Empire Society m London that geographically Britain's Liv pile air defence is "m a bad case" on 1939 evaluation. "The granting of independence to India andReuter - 241 words
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110 1947-02-26 2 London. Feb. 25.— T|ie British Government may be defeated m the House of Lords on policy towards India when Prime Minister Clement Attlee's statement last Thursday giving the date for handin- over of powers is debated. Defeat m the Lords, however, where the ConservativesReuter - 110 words
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Article62 1947-02-26 2 NO FANFARE FOR MAHARAJAH Los Angeles, Feb. 25.— The Maharajah of Indore, who as sovereign is entitled to a salute of 19 guns, arrived m Los Angeles on Sunday without even the pop of the photographer's flash. The Railwoad Relations man explained that the Maharaja had been scheduled to arriveAP - 62 words
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Article58 1947-02-26 2 London, Fib. 25.— Air Marshal Roderic Hill, air member for the technical services on the Air Council, left by air from Nor t holt aerodrome for a tour of India and the Far East Commands, of the Royal Air Force. He is to explainReuter - 58 words
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166 1947-02-26 2 London, Feb. 25. An independent Burma will be a temptation to China, which seeks a nearer access to the Bay of Bengal, says Sir Alfred Watson, former editor of the Calcutta Statesman m an article /Sut'Tic at theReuter - 166 words
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111 1947-02-26 2 Lendon, Feb. *,5. -X Palme IHslt, Vite-Chairmin of Britain's Cominiinist Party, declared at the British Communist P:iriy's Conference here yesterday that Britain's exploitation of her coloniaes m the past was one of the causes of her present crisis. Introducing a resolution on Ihe colonies, whichReuter - 111 words
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173 1947-02-26 2 Glasgow, Feb. 25.— Lord Wavell has always been completely neutral as Viceroy, writes the London correspondent of the Giasgow-Herald, referring to the rumours that his recall was due to the fact that "unlike some members of the present Cabinet he is inclined to favour 5Reuter - 173 words
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119 1947-02-26 2 N. Y. TIMES New York, Feb. 25.— The New York Times says m a leader yesterday: "Britain's momentous decision to withdraw completely from India precipitates a crisis of responsibility on India herself, and may compel a drastic re-alignment of her forces of division. ThisReuter - 119 words
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253 1947-02-26 2 Urges Economic Collaboration With India London, Feb. 25. Economic collaboration between India and the United Kingdom was not only possible but desirable, said Asaf Ali, Indian Ambassador designate to the United States, before his departure by Pan -American clipper frcon London. "During my fiveReuter - 253 words
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Article54 1947-02-26 2 Hyderabad, Dcccan, feb 2s outlet to the sea for State "m view oi growing trade and con. terests" was demanded derabad Decean (south of Commerce and Ind<. meeting held here recently Hyderabad is the ri mosi populous oi India:, an area of 82,69a square n populationReuter - 54 words
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163 1947-02-26 2 Colombo, Feb. 2i.—The Gor^ ment of Ceylon had p| a n s i or D tessing domestically produced ber m Ceylon, the Minister of L bour, Mr. Haja Sewavitrne a nounced yesterday. The Minister asked tin Councils for a supplementary a mate ol R550.000 lor163 words
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728 1947-02-26 2 Thiagaraja Bhagavathar N.S. Krishnan Appeal Heard In Privy Council London. Feb. 25. Two wellknown tilm actors m South India, Thiagaraja Bhagavathar and N. S. Krishmin. appealed to the Judicial Committee of the Privj Council yesterday from the judgment of the High Court of Madras dismissing the appeal against their convictionsReuter - 728 words
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Article249 1947-02-26 2 Rangoon, Feb. 25.— The Burr* Executive Council niav shnrtk r-nmmond to thr Governor ihf f muldfion of m nnti-^riU rrr <voiipv nrrtinilV'o »< HIM l^f" 1 borp rrl nblv vostrrdnv. Fesort to official n ninio" of «h^ FJrecill flip nnlv monn of P€ o»-n}-\l~ n r*oReuter - 249 words
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Advertisement30 1947-02-26 2 GOOD NEWS TO HOUSEWIVES Now is the time to replace your Cooking Utensils. Fresh stock of Crown Brand Aluminium wares have arrived. S. P. MEHTA, 023, North Bridge Road, SINGAPORE.30 words
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239 1947-02-26 3 Egypt, Like India, Will Resist Reduction Of Sterling Balances Britain'sSecondLargestCreditor lin (By Air Mail):— Two of Britain's leading financial Sr Alfred Lady of the Treasury an d Mr. Cobbold, it Governor erf the Hank of England, are arriving m Cairo h course of this month (February) to initiate talks onReuter - 239 words
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Article115 1947-02-26 3 Victoria, British Columbia, Feb. 25. A recommendation that provincial franchise be extended to 4,000 Orientals including Indians and Chinese of Canadian citizenship has been made by the special committee appointed to revise the British Columbia may become the first Canadian Province with compulsory voting and registrationReuter - 115 words
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Article93 1947-02-26 3 Berlin, Feb. 25 Air Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas, the British Military Governor ior Germany, announced a compulsory labour plan for idle displaced persons m the British zone with possible imprisonment facing those who refuse to work. Sir Sholto admitted m answering a press conference question that theUP - 93 words
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Article73 1947-02-26 3 Manila. Feb. 25.— Pablo Angeles David, Governor of Hukbalahaptroubled Pampanga province, said yesterday lhat peace could best be brought to Central Luzon by the intensive and extensive use of the "mailed fist policy of our President m dealing with links." Advocating the use oi terrorism forAP - 73 words
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Article130 1947-02-26 3 Sydney, Feb. S&— Lxtraoi dinary precautions against espionage will be taken before, during and alter the rocket bomb tests m Australia, and action has begun already according to the Sydney Morning Heralds Canberra correspondent. Whenever a ship arrives at any Australian port, a carelul examination isReuter - 130 words
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61 1947-02-26 3 Rangoon. Feb. 25. The Governor of Burma, Sir Hubert Ranee, has accepted the resignations of U Saw, member lor education and planning m the Executive Council, and of Thakin Ba Sein, member of transport and communications. The Governor who haa returned trom a brief visit toReuter - 61 words
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62 1947-02-26 3 Washington, Feb. 25. The War Department, it was disclosed has recommended the promotion to permanent colonelcy of acting Colonel James A. Kilian who was convicted, reprimanded and fined $500 m the Lichfield, England, Army prisoner camp brutality trial. Kilian's name appears m the list of 600UP - 62 words
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Article112 1947-02-26 3 London, Feb. 25. Mass production of radio sets by robot process which turns out one wireless receiver every twenty seconds has been perfected after ten years' research by John Sargrove, 40-year-old London inventor. This invention may revolutionise radio receiver production not only m the technicalReuter - 112 words
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213 1947-02-26 3 Paris, Feb. 25. The division of the major part of Italy's navy among America, France, Russia, and Britain, has been secretly decided, it is learned. The Big Four agreement on the disposal of two modern 35.000 ton battleships, one obsoleie battleship,UP - 213 words
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Article103 1947-02-26 3 London, Feb. 1 Two ois«som attached to the Australian r;»i»>s of Signals m tho I "ay East durin* the war haTC been anarded the Dickin Medal, "animi's v.CV" announced tho Allied Forces Mascot Club. The first pigeon was released with an SOS on Wadon Beach m HuonReuter - 103 words
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162 1947-02-26 3 MORE THAN 500 KNITTING, WEAVING FACTORIES OPENED IN H.K. Hongkong, Feb. 25. The recent arrival of Japanese yarn Is a prelude to the opening of more than 500 knitting and weaving factories and the removal of 70.000 people from the unemployment market—pan of a long-term plan to get the Colony'sAP - 162 words
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70 1947-02-26 3 Colombo, Feb. 25.— An appeal to the United Nations to "protect the sovereignty of ihe Vietnam Republic" is made m a resolution approved unanimously by the Ceylon Trade Union Federation and affiliated unions. Expressing solidarity with the "'heroic Vietnam people lor their determined struggle* 1Reuter - 70 words
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Article88 1947-02-26 3 Hollywood, Feb. 25.— The hit- oi the la^e President Roosewl' will be portrayed m at Least one and probably m a series of films, the former President's eldest son, James, announced jointly with film producer Jay Rickard Kennedy. No .starting date has been set becauseReuter - 88 words
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Article167 1947-02-26 3 Tokyo, Feb. 23.— A wiser but poorer ex-regimental commander walked quietly away from his former restaurant on Thursday convinced that brotherhood of arms i s desirable m the field but has no place m the short order business. Very recently, a one-time JapaQC ie regimental chieftain s€tAP - 167 words
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Article78 1947-02-26 3 Nuremberg;, Feb. 25. Franz von Papen, former top Nazi diplomat, was sentenced to eight years m a German labour camp by the Nuremberg Denazification Court yesterday. m lentenoiiig him the court took into consideration his age, which is 68, and ordered that he be assigned to "specialUP - 78 words
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Article79 1947-02-26 3 Colombo, Feb. 25.— Royal Air Force lire engines and firemen from Katunayake <Negombo» airfield raced to the rescue of a nearby village where lire, spreading quickly, gutted 30 dwellings and made 60 families homeless. The K.A.I', which rushed to the .scene In response to a desperateReuter - 79 words
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Article63 1947-02-26 3 London, Feb. 25. The Foreign Secretary. Mr. Ernest Bevln told the Commons thai Britain would not withdraw recognition from the Polish provisional government but would carry on the process of conversion." He was answering a question by Sir Thomas Moore, the Conservative on whether Britain would withdrawUP - 63 words
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Article82 1947-02-26 3 Mauuyama. Japan, Feb. 25. The droning chant of Buddhist priests with drums and bells soon may strike a more modern rhythm for piano organ, if the plan of the Ehime Buddhist League get* anywhere. The chant m ;he present form came mostly from old ChineseAP - 82 words
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47 1947-02-26 3 Jerusalem, Feb. 23. The sentence of death passed by the military court m Jerusalem on three Jewish terrorists Alkashl. and two others and later confirmed ny Gen. Evelyn Barker, former General Officer Commanding British troop* m Palestine, has been officially "respited."- ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article58 1947-02-26 3 Capetown, Feb. 25. The Sou'h African |flneworkers' Union Association are to send a deputation to Capetown to plead the case of the miners on strike m the Rand before General Smuts. The men have now been on strike for about I month. The depuration hopp to bo allowed to stateReuter - 58 words
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448 1947-02-26 4 Five Demands Must Be Met Forthwith 9 Remainder Will Be Submitted For Arbitration (By Our Staff Reporter) r Jhc striking S.T.C. busmen have unanimously decided to put their case before an arbitration board and resume duties on condition that some of their demands448 words
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152 1947-02-26 4 At a general meeting of the Air Ministry Local Staff Union held at 1, Sea Avenue, Singapore, on Feb. 23, 1947, a resolution was passed to the effect that the Union should send m the Rules and Constitution to the Registrar of Trade Unions152 words
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553 1947-02-26 4 Britain is setting up memorial to honour empire nuses' wartime sacrifices and service. Mrs. Attlee held special meeting at Downing Street last week to launch a national appeal. It was attended by Lady Mayaress of London accompanied by Borough Mayors and Mayoresses as well553 words
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329 1947-02-26 4 Govt's. Offer Totally Inadequate Says Back Pay Council In an appeal to all Asiatic Government servants by the Working Committee of the Singapore Government Servants' Back Pay Council, the Committee urges all Government Servants not to accept the Government's niggardly offer of final settlement of the back pay claims to329 words
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161 1947-02-26 4 The Singapore Harbour Board Labourers Unions discussed with Mr. Basten their letter demanding that all wharf labourers affected by the strike of clerks should receive pay and meals as long as the clerks are on strike. Only one third of the labour and161 words
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158 1947-02-26 4 London, Feb. 24 > Williams, Labour J liament, asked the Colonies m the House 0?^ today what reply he ha TN the communication he h, from the Alumni Asso^l King Edward VU Col| e?e ff cne, Singapore, conip| aini local medical and ucnta| had beenReuter - 158 words
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Article21 1947-02-26 4 The sales of Victory Sa I tificates up to Feb. 18 am I $387,607.50, says K.L. P: lease.21 words
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Advertisement210 1947-02-26 4 Letter To The Editor S.T.C. MEN AND PRIVATE BUSES Sir. I hasten to refute a mischievous report prominently displayed m a local newspaper to-day (not In the Indian Daily Mail). The report m question referred to "intimidators" of private buses, m which mention is made of S.T.C. Union members as210 words
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