), (The committee reconvened at 2: 30 p. m. pursuant to the taking of the noon recess.). The hit parade continued and got more brutal. He was known as Joe the Boss, and was head of the Italian lotteries and similar illegal activities. When Mayor LaGuardia conducted his campaign against the slot-machine operations of Costello and Kastel in New York, they negotiated with officials of Louisiana and began large-scale slot-machine operations there. Humphreys has also been involved in kidnaping. Wide open gambling operations have taken place at this establishment for many years. At that time O'Hara was working for Thomas Malloy in the Motion Picture Operators Union, which the press described as a $750,000-a-year racket. Joseph Epstein has continued to furnish Virginia Hill with large sums of money over a period of years. About 70,000 people. Did they return what they made on Federal income tax returns? This book contained the addresses and names, in many instances the private telephone numbers, of some of the leading underworld characters in the Nation. The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Brown isn't here. Accardo was arrested many times on allegations ranging from murder to extortion to kidnaping. Following the 1924 election, Cicero became the headquarters for the Torrio-Capone combination, and an influence of the members of this organization has been strong until the present time. [CDATA[ Frank Diamond was sentenced to the penitentiary in 1943. As a sidelight, from about 1922 to 1931 Joe Masseri was the head of the underworld activities of what is frequently called the Mafia. He has been the part owner of the El Patio gambling place at 5914 West Cermak Road, together with Joe Corngold. We reach Al Capone's brothers, Ralph, John, Albert, and Matthew - Ralph and John have been the most active insofar as racketeering activities are concerned. I am not positive about that. Mr. Peterson, you may proceed for about 15 minutes and then we will recess until 2:30. But Accardo was known by his colleagues as Joe Batters, apparently out of respect for his skills with a baseball bat. and Louis Pokrass, and a number of others. DEC 18 1950. Levinson had a successful jewelry store on North Clark Street. Accardo was called to testify, but he took the fifth and revealed nothing. In 1946 Rocco De Grazio was believed to have an interest in Rocco Fischetti's Vernon Country Club, a lavish gambling establishment at Deerfield, Ill. What's the use of risking your life, when you can't enjoy the wealth that comes with it? He has been arrested with Claude Maddox as well as with Rocco De Grazio, Fred Rossi, and others. I said that Joseph Aiuppa was allegedly one of the owners of the Taylor Manufacturing Co. in Cicero. Rocco De Stefano and others were indicted February 24, 1936, in Cook County on robbery charges wherein the loot was totaled at $75,000. Specializing in bookmaking, Accardo took control of the wire services that carried racing information. the trunk of his car on April 6. Early on in his career, Accardo allegedly tracked down colleagues who had betrayed Capone and beat them to death with a baseball bat. His death marks the end of the Capone era, the Chicago Crime Commission added. No indictments were returned, however, and no further action was taken. Thank you very much, Mr. Peterson. On November 20, 1930, he was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 5 years in the Federal penitentiary and fined $7,500. One of the early bodyguards of Capone was Louis (Little New York) Campagna. By the late 1940s the "Capone mob" was called The Outfit, and was run by Antonino "Joe Batters" Accardo (photo right). The owner of this place would not allow slot machines in his place and the press alleged that the slaying was intended to intimidate the road house owner. Spilotro had been a burglar and knew the Chicago scene. He has been arrested on numerous occasions but has never been convicted or retained in jail for any length of time. Senator WILEY. He was also one of those arrested in 1935 as a suspect in the murder of Thomas Malloy, boss of the motion-pictures operators' union in Chicago. Mr. PETERSON. On February 4, 1935, Thomas Malloy was shot and killed in one of our gang killings in Chicago. Ill. Ricca frequently has used the name of DeLucia, and the owner of record of the property in Long Beach, Ind., is in the name of Nancy DeLucia. Ralph Capone, brother of Al, was born in Italy in 1894 and brought to the United States when he was about a year old. Then, a known associate of Ryan was found dead. In particular, he became entrenched in a Chicago suburb called Burnham, Ill., with the assistance of John Patton, who became known as the boy mayor of Burnham. I think that may be correct, but I don't know that I have that. He had been badly beaten and had his throat slit. Unfortunately, I was under such pressure in trying to get ready; in fact, I just finished dictating it yesterday before I left and I didn't have extra copies. The Italian-American Mafia, known as La Cosa Nostra, was doing great. The book also contained the name of Joe Batters, which is the name frequently used by Accardo. Levin was an important cog in the Capone organization during the heyday of Al Capone. At that meeting the American Municipal Association passed by unanimous vote a resolution stating that they felt that this was a matter in which in some instances they needed the cooperation of the Federal Government in helping them in their law-enforcement problems, and they asked for an investigation by some Federal agency or by Congress. Campagna originally came from New York City, and at first it is claimed that he hung around Taylor and Halsted Streets in the old "bloody twentieth" ward in Chicago. For the sake of clarity, I am going to review very briefly the Capone syndicate. But their holiday would be short lived. The CHAIRMAN. There was a two-month reprieve from the bloodshed before the final two members of Mendells crew, Bobby Hertogs and Johnny McDonald, met their own gruesome fate. In 1943 Ricca had a suit pending against the tenant and owner of a downtown building for personal injuries suffered during an elevator fall. In January of 1978 Accardo and his wife Clarice went to their condo in Indian Wells, to enjoy the sun, entrusting their house to long time friend Michael Volpe. Though he was eventually released, his health had so declined that he was unfit to lead the Chicago Outfit. Ralph Buglio, who owns property in Miami Beach, together with Peter G. Tremont and others, is also a well-known syndicate gangster. The John Binder Collection Feeling disrespected and unappreciated, a rogue Chicago Outfit burglary crew robbed the suburban mansion of longtime crime boss Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo. That is merely an estimate, of course. (Mr. Peterson's testimony was interrupted while the committee took testimony from William P. Brown, Clayton, Mo. This is back in 1940. The arrest occurred at Wabash Avenue and Congress Street. The couple had four children together, including two adopted sons and two biological daughters. And to this day, not nearly as many people know Accardos name. Tony Accardo Testifies Before Congress 1984 The National Crime Syndicate 38.1K subscribers 8.4K views 8 years ago Tony Accardo appears before congress in 1984 to answer questions about. Tony Accardo met and married Clarice Pordzany in 1934. Mr. PETERSON. Information has been developed indicating that gunmen who have been involved in some of the shootings on the west coast have hung around Borcia's establishment in Los Angeles. In recent years O'Hara and his wife spent some time in some of our big hotels down in Chicago. In 1944 information was received that Leslie Kruse lived at 4300 Marine Drive. You have had experience with the FBI in most of the sections of the United States in the matter of Federal law enforcement? This is not allowed by the union, and with the union's help I have gotten back all 50 of the 50 spots they took. In Louisiana they organized the Pelican Novelty Co. together with a number of subsidiary companies, one of which was the Bayou Novelty Co. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a Guatemalan jungle and Maya ruins, TikTok faces bans in a number of countries over security fears. The CHAIRMAN. The offense charged in the indictment was described as follows : Guzik and Kruse financed a scheme whereby miniature broadcasts were used to carry racing information to the 81 Club and so on. William Roemer, a retired FBI agent who tracked Accardos career for years, said recently he could never charge Accardo but believed he was one of the triggermen in the St. Valentines Day massacre in Chicago in 1929. Some of these fellows have been city office holders in Cicero? Interestingly he never spent a night in jail in his entire life. You can get the information and furnish it to the committee later. It is a civic organization. Paul Ricca, 812 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, Ill., is frequently considered the top ranking member of the Capone syndicate. Sometime prior to September 21, 1941, Lionel Nathan and Albert Chapman, also an employee of Peskin, had left Peskin's employ and formed a partnership. What was the result of that? Among the secret names and addresses of underworld characters found in that address book was that of Humphreys, who was listed as J. Harris, 7701 Bennett Avenue, Chicago. Family & Personal Life. It was also understood that Epstein visited Mexico City in the early part of 1949, where he met Virginia. That is correct. He had risen to power and influence through the operation of a string of brothels to become the vice lord of the first ward and had married one of the most prosperous madams of the district. Should rap lyrics be used as evidence in court? Nothing had been stolen but the house had been ransacked. Mr. PETERSON. Senator WILEY. That way your "employees" protect you and enimies are to afraid to attack you.Basically,"act a fool" get arrested/killed. The CHAIRMAN. And he and Swanson also had their throats slashed. On July 28, 1933, Humphreys, Al Capone, and 22 others were indicted by the Cook County Grand Jury on charges of conspiracy to control the cleaning and dyeing industry and the carbonated beverages and linen supply industries, through kidnapings, strikes, bombings, and acids. S. Res. The thing is, Accardo wasn't the type of guy you made fun of, and the burglars would find outvery soon. Mr. PETERSON. A short time later Ralph O'Hara became head of the Motion Picture Operators Union of Chicago, Local 110. While it was never confirmed that Accardo ordered the hit, many experts believe that no one but Accardo wouldve been powerful enough to do so. Tony Accardo . In 1933 Adonis sent his representative to Chicago to help reorganize the Manhattan Brewery. It is my impression that the man he bought it from is Arnold Kruse, but I wouldn't say for sure. They'd learn the key to longterm health and freedom is to act "normal" and respect everyone. The second and third floors were devoted to gambling and the fourth floor to prostitution. Show more Show more. He worked as Capones chauffeur and bodyguard before becoming captain of his own street crew. Ryans right-hand man, Stevie Garcia, made it until February 2 when he popped up as trunk music at the Sheraton Hotel next to OHare International Airport. Around this same time, Accardo was made capo or captain of his own street crew. It is claimed that he graduated from the school of architects and engineering at the university. Borselino was a member of the notorious westside Wild Bunch, a group of grizzled Cicero enforcers tasked with the Outfits most difficult jobs. Both a violent and obedient man, Accardo was eager to prove his loyalty to the mob. One reporter wrote: "Accardo has more brains for breakfast than Al Capone ever had all day." Gus Liebe has served as the manager of many of their establishments, those that are controlled by Rocco Fischetti. The activities of the Capone gang consisted principally of illegal liquor racket, gambling, and allied activities such as dog racing. They settled for around $100,000. Torrio had previously been connected with this brewery during prohibition. The St. Valentines Day Massacre saw seven associates of Chicagos North Side Gang gunned down. The CHAIRMAN. Mr. PETERSON. Apparently pleased with his work, Capone gave him the nickname Joe Batters.. I think you either told me or you stated somewhere that Mr. Annenberg and Molasky were indicted for income-tax evasion. In recent months he has been living in California, I believe it is Tarzana, Calif. Throughout the United States the mob held sway. Another man in the syndicate, Ralph Cavaliera, alias Armie, 2815 Dickens Avenue, Chicago, was a close associate of Dago Lawrence Mangano at the time of Mangano's death in 1944. He was taken to the Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, where he recovered. Claude Maddox, a public enemy and the member of the Capone syndicate, is also allegedly associated with Aiuppa in the Taylor Co. Up until 1941 his name appeared as one of the stock-holders of some of the dog tracks down there. By all accounts he still was the most powerful mobster in Chicago, and thus a good man to have as a friend. Lester A. Kruse, alias Leslie Kruse, alias "Killer" Kane, has been actively associated with members of the Capone syndicate and has also been prominently identified with racing news service activities. Of course, both denied any implication and they were released. Accardo used his new status to steer the Outfit toward gambling. On July 10, 1936, the Chicago press carried an article to the effect that Frank Nitti, State Representative James J. Adduci, and Louis "Little New York" Campagna had been placed under police surveillance as leaders of the revived Cammora to control gambling, bootlegging, and all other rackets in. When Colosimo was killed in 1920 there was some justification for the claim that Torrio had imported Frank Yale to commit the murder. The defense attorney represented Ralph Capone as a race-horse man and bookmaker. In other words, as the distinguished Governor just mentioned a few moments ago, there is very seldom any political campaign in his area in which the racketeering elements - and, of course, gambling is very lucrative - do not attempt to make political contributions and that sort of thing. It was alleged that from June 1, 1928, to the date of indictment, O'Hara had conspired with others to get applications for moving-picture operators through the department of moving picture operators and gas and electricity of the city. Most of the upper echelon was there, including Tony Accardo. On June 26, 1931, Lawrence Imburgio was arrested in a roadhouse near Wheaton, Ill. in company of Claude Maddox, Tony Capezio, Rocco De Grazio, and Doc Stacey. Just recently, however, in 1948, John C. Stofel became the village president out in Cicero and was doing a very excellent job. I was with the FBI about 12 years. Tony Accardo testifies before the Senate Government Affairs Committee on Nov. 17, 1984, in Washington, D.C. At that time, Accardo was being investigated on labor racketeering within the Hotel. Among the earlier subordinates of Torrio was Jack Guzik, who was later to become the business manager of the gang during the heyday of its operations, and he has asserted a considerable amount of influence in Chicago up until the present time. Information has been received to the effect that Cavaliera has operated as a front man for the Capone syndicate and operated Barbout games in the Halsted-Blue Island area. His father was a humble shoemaker and his mother was a homemaker. Mr. PETERSON. The other members of this group included Edward Stern and S. J. Horwick. Willie Heeney was known to be a contact man for the Capone syndicate with St. Louis hoodlums. Accardo seems a closed book and there is little in the way of witness testimony to his character. Pat Manno has been in association with a number of nationally known gangsters at hotels in Miami Beach, Fla., during the past season, and that Manno also owns a residence at 5812 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach, Fla., which is in his wife's name, Dorothy Manning. In addition, Fusco admits ownership of three other wholesale distributing houses for liquor. Tony Accardo died on May 22, 1992, from congestive heart failure and acute respiratory failure. He never did any jail time in connection to these killings. Europe and others push for a standard lunar time zone. 'They manufacture the equipment and then operate it. It was just between Lipschultz and the chief of police. Carusiello was a driver and bodyguard for Accardos street boss, Joseph Joey Doves Aiuppa. Mr. Peterson, some of the names that you have just mentioned are still operating; are they not? Torrio even actually envisioned a vice monopoly for the entire county. It was claimed that Joe Adonis had an interest along with members of the syndicate. In order to cover his tracks and cut ties from the purge he set in motion, Accardo turned his wrath toward his own inner circle and the execution squad he had dispatched to do his bidding. It is very interesting and most useful. Mr. PETERSON. The CHAIRMAN. Charles Fischetti is one of the most important members of the syndicate at the present time. With reference to juke boxes generally in Chicago, the Loop area has been controlled by the Century Music Co., which was originally under the domination of Denis Cooney; Capone's syndicate vice manager of the first ward. As I understand it, its membership represents about eleven or twelve thousand communities - cities or local communities. While it remains unknown if Accardo was one of the gunmen, theres no question that he wouldve done just about anything for Capone. Accardo started out as a bodyguard for Al Capone during Prohibition and later had his own 40-year reign as a Windy City mob boss. Made up of more thrill-seekers than professional criminals, this group would often rob stores and steal cars to entertain themselves. Thanks to his discreet style, Accardos influence on organized crime was both immense and invisible at the same time. The CHAIRMAN. It is understood that. The real beginning, of course, is much earlier, but many of the most important criminal gangs operating throughout the country today stemmed from the major gangs operating in Chicago and New York City, in particular, about 30 years. Associations: The Outfit, Hole in the Wall Gang, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, Frank Cullotta, Teamsters Union, Tony Accardo, Frank "Bomp" Bompensiero. In 1940 a temporary injunction was granted to George McLane on the petition that hoodlums were attempting to take over the financial affairs of the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, Local 278, in Chicago. Hunt has been arrested by the police on several occasions following gang slayings but has never been successfully prosecuted. All right, Mr. Peterson, if you will carry on. In October, Accardos houseboy, native Sicilian Mike Volpe, vanished weeks after testifying in front of a grand jury investigating the slayings linked to the January break-in. And eventually, he would take over the entire Outfit. As of 1944, Sam Hunt was allegedly an official of the Drexel Wine & Liquor Co., Thirty-ninth and Cottage Grove Avenue. And by the 1940s, the "Capone mob" controlled Chicago. I think it was 2 or 3 years ago. That is the so-called Bioff-Brown case. Senator WILEY. Al Capone was suspected of organizing the hit and Tony Accardo was accused of participating. Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo, the long time Boss of the Chicago Outfit and protege of Al Capone sought revenge on a crew of thieves who broke into his River Forest mansion. He did an excellent job for a few months, and then there was so much pressure brought that Stofel was forced to resign. On February 11, 1933, Frank DeMere, 26 years of age, residing at 7118 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, was shot outside the Plantation Cafe, a Black and Tan restaurant at Fifty-first and Michigan Avenue, Chicago. In fact, as far back as 1931 he testified in connection with a case that he was a commission man and that when business was good he handled from $25,000 to $50,000 a day in bets. The CHAIRMAN. In a criminal career that spanned eight decades, he rose from small-time hoodlum to the position of day-to-day boss of the Outfit in 1947, by moving the organization into new operations and. As an interesting sidelight, at the time Colosimo was killed in Chicago, a United States Senate Judiciary hearing was in progress relating to the Sterling-Sims bill which was designed to prohibit the interstate transportation of racing information. That was what it was. Peskin's principal office for juke-box distribution in southern California is located at 2663-67 West Pike Boulevard, Los Angeles, where he did business under the name of J. Peskin Distributing Co. Another important syndicate man is Rocco De Stefano, alias Rocco Nicholas De Stefano. He became the operator of a restaurant known as Colosimo's, which was located at 2136 South Wabash Avenue. He worked for Al Capone, then ran the crime group for many decades before his death in 1992. As of 1941 he was vice president of the Cook Oil Co. As of 1944 he had addresses at 2233 East Sixty-eighth and 1722 East Seventieth Street, Chicago. After four trials, Hunt was found not guilty on January 11, 1943. John Capone, another brother of Al Capone, at one time resided at 5400 South Park Boulevard. This Lester A. Kruse, the fellow I am talking about, on April 26, 1940, a Federal grand jury returned three indictments before Federal Judge James A. Wilkerson, naming Western Union and 18 gamblers and horse-race-news distributors as operators of schemes to take over the lucrative racing information business abandoned by Moe Annenberg. Murphy was sentenced in April 1933. Thank you. Tony Spilotro. No, it was a State-wide trade liquor association. In 1932 he was arrested at the Planters Hotel with Frank Rio, Capone's Philadelphia cellmate, Paul Ricca and Michael Costello. Ralph Capone spends a large amount of time in Mercer, Wis., where he is said to own a tavern and summer resort. It proved an ill-conceived endeavor, and it didnt take long for Accardo to seek his proverbial pound of flesh. In 1946 James M. Ragen, who was then part owner and manager of Continental Press, made a signed statement to the State's attorney in which he alleged that Tony Accardo, Murray Humphreys, and Jack Guzik, all of them members of the syndicate, attempted to muscle him out of 40 percent of the proceeds of the Continental Press, a racing information news service covering the entire United States. Some time later Torrio was sentenced to serve 9 months in the Du Page County Jail and received a $5,000 fine. Another individual is Fred Evans, 5000 Marine Drive, Chicago, who was sometimes regarded as the financial brains of the Capone gang. I think he was shot in Chicago, as a matter of fact. The first floor contained a saloon, cafe, and the office of Torrio. Hetogs was the final member of the crew of burglars who could have been or were involved in the burglary of Accardo's home. Too much time. I don't know whether it was on the ground of self-incrimination, but it was on some ground, and of course the whole case blew up because the case depended quite largely on the testimony of George McLane. In fact, Capone trusted Accardo so much that he may have even asked him to participate in the 1929 St. Valentines Day Massacre. This company incidentally is owned by his brother-in-law, M. R. DeTolve, president of the company. Time goes fast. In 1944 Gus Alex, age 30 years, 4000 West Washington Boulevard, was arrested, together with Willie Niemoth, in connection with the shotgun wounding of Robert Bock. Rocco Fischetti, Sam Hunt, and Murray Humphreys also. The New York group was also interested in this racket, and at a single session of one legislature they claimed they spent the sum of $100,000 in an effort to secure favorable legislation. DeMere approached Buglio and asked him to go outside for a conference and a few minutes later the shooting occurred. It is stated that Ricca came to this country about 1920 and that his name in Italy was Magleo or Maglio. John Capone is a friend of Pete Tremont, big-shot policy racketeer on Chicago's South Side, and is also a friend of Joe Fusco of Gold Seal Liquors, Inc. Fusco was very closely affiliated with Al Capone many years ago. During the Dillinger investigation, incidentally, he was one of the principal contacts with "Baby Face" Nelson, the most notorious killer of that gang. Rocco DeStefano has had his name linked with that of Guzik, Charles and Rocco Fischetti, and other hoodlums as being friends of these persons. Mr. Peterson, what was the State-wide association? The CHAIRMAN. CHICAGO Tony (Big Tuna) Accardo, reputedly the longtime head of the Chicago mob and a former associate of gangster Al Capone, died Wednesday night. The next to turn up dead were Vincent Moretti and Donald Swanson. Levinson explained his problem to Accardo, who told him not to worry. Then Michael Volpe, the man responsible for watching the house, was called to testify. The offer was turned down. He had the plumbing refitted with gold fixtures and added a massive barbecue pit to the backyard. Several months ago it was alleged that Harry Russell had "muscled" into the S. & G. Syndicate, Miami Beach, Fla. Harry Russell, together with his brother Dave Russell, operated a handbook at 186 North Clark Street, Chicago. Information was received in May 1949 to the effect that Epstein had been sending Virginia Hill three or four thousand-dollar bills every week or two through the manager of a hotel in Mexico City. Another important member is Murray Llewellyn Humphreys, alias J. Harris, known as "The Camel," 7710 Bennett Avenue. Dallas authorities never arrested Manno, although others were arrested. That is the King's Ransom Scotch. We will resume in about 5 minutes. Mr. PETERSON. Subsequent testimony proved they were killed in a basement and their bodies later dumped in a grave. In recent years, Accardo divided his time between Palm Springs and a palatial estate in the Chicago suburb of Barrington. Cicero is southwest of Chicago, approximately 8 miles. That was before the paroles. He was 86. And of course, the mob also had to find a new leader. Lipschultz at that time said he was merely a spokesman for friends. Mr. PETERSON. Against All Odds: Oscar Goodman and the Jimmy Chagra Murder Trial, Drug trafficker Peter Shue on coke vs. heroin, doing 21 years, Suge, Alpo, Keith Sweat, Madonna & Mike Tyson, Inside Italy's biggest Mafia trial in decades. He owns a home, in addition to his address in Chicago at 6471 Allison Road, Miami, Fla., Allison Island. Senator WILEY. The CHAIRMAN. The CHAIRMAN. Another Federal indictment was returned on January 31, 1930, growing out of his efforts to swindle, cheat, and defraud the United States Government. I would have to check. On September 18, 1925, Pat Manno was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct and placed on probation for 1 year. It goes into the major crimes and the effect upon the lives of the citizens in the various communities, and so forth? Then it is further south. Mr. Peterson, what are the Whitely brands? The CHAIRMAN. As an interesting sidelight as to how he got the name, in May 1930 Sam Hunt was arrested in the State's attorney's office as a member of a shotgun squad that kidnaped and wounded a man at Berwyn and Ashland. The CHAIRMAN. Early in 1950 the Los Angeles Police Department was seeking Jack I. Dragna, one of the most notorious gangsters on the west coast. That is right, special agent in charge of the Boston office of the FBI. He has been affiliated in gambling activities with Willie Heeney, an important figure in Cicero, Joseph Corngold, alias Fifke, of the El Patio gambling establishment, 5914 West Cermak Road, Cicero. He lost an arm in an automobile accident several years ago, which gives rise to his nickname "Armie.". But despite his violent tendencies, Accardo also had a reputation for a quiet and calm demeanor that allowed him to climb the ranks of the Outfit faster than anyone had ever done before. A few years ago Rocco and Andrew De Grazio were indicted in Federal court in connection with a narcotics charge. Do you call that the agent in charge? Since that time Humphreys has been arrested on numerous occasions in connection with labor racketeering, gambling, and vice activities. In September of 1978 a federal grand jury held hearings regarding this situation. Taran was finally located in Brainerd, Minn. De Lordo was named by James Egan, the payoff man in the gang killing of Martin (Sonny Boy) Quirk, which killing occurred on September 18, 1943, as having been implicated with John Joseph Williams and others in the killing. 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