Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
Public Enemies, Gangsters, & Organized Crime!
John Dillinger captured...
Item #559372
January 26, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 26, 1934
* John Dillinger captured (1st report)
* Harry Pierpont
* Charles Makely
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "DILLINGER GANG TAKEN IN ARIZ." and "Four Captured By Police in Bloodless Coup."
Other news of the day. Little browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condit... See More
Chicago gangland war...
Item #581223
January 24, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, January 24, 1934 This 20 page newspaper has a great banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "HUNT GANG CHIEF IN SLAYING" with subhead (see photos). This tells of the assassination of Jack "Three Fingered" White. Nice headline for display during the gangster era in Chicago.
Other news of the day. Light browning with lit... See More
1934 Bonnie & Clyde shootout...
Item #578587
January 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1934
* Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow
* Post Prison escape and gunfight
This 42 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 2: "Convict Caught in Texas".
A brief report tells of the capture of one of the prisoners Clyde Barrow help escape from prison. Rare to find reports mentioning Clyde Barrow prior to his death... See More
Wilbur Underhill Jr. & Clyde Barrow...
Item #578588
January 8, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1934
* Wilbur Underhill Jr. death
* Pretty Boy Floyd and Clyde Barrow
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page that include: "AIDE IS CAPTURED AS UNDERHILL DIES", "Desperado Ranks Thinned", "Federal Agents Are Still Seeking Four Leaders, Including 'Pretty Boy' Floyd", "Fopur Outlaws Still... See More
Outlaw John Dillinger...
Item #576674
December 24, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 24, 1933
*John Dillinger gang member captured
Page 7 has one column headlines: "DILLINGER GANGSTER CAPTURED IN CHICAGO", "H. C. Crouch Is Said to Have Confessed Part in Robbery of Indianapolis Bank"
This tells of Dillinger gang member H.C. Crouch being captured.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 40+ pages, rag ed... See More
1933 John Dillinger hunted.....
Item #575522
December 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1933
* John Dillinger on the run
* Police raid on hideout
* Midwest bank robber
This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Chicago Police Kill Three in Gang Battle; Picked Marksmen Rake Arsenal Hideout" This tells of the police raid upon a Dillinger hideout in which 3 of his gang members were killed. Dill... See More
John Dillinger Chicago, Illinois bank...
Item #587689
December 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1933
* John Dillinger bank robbery
* Before He became nationally known
* Chicago IL Illinois
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Gunmen Loot Deposit Boxes", "5 Bound by Robbers in Daylight Raid".
Though not mentioned because of the unknown at the time, this was ... See More
San Jose lynchings... Roger Touhy...
Item #572082
November 28, 1933
OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 28, 1933
* Roger 'Terrible' Touhy freed
* San Jose, California lynchings photo
This 24 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FREE TOUHY IN KIDNAPPING" with subhead. (see) Tells of Chicago mob boss Roger Touhy being acquitted for the kidnapping of millionaire William J. Hamm Jr.
Also ... See More
LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City...
Item #569043
November 8, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1933
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia elected mayor of New York City
This 36 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "New York Victors and Vanquished"
Also a nice seven column headline on page 2: "LAGUARDIA SWEPT INTO OFFICE BY 250,000 PLURALITY"
Other news of the day. Light bro... See More
John Dillinger raids police station...
Item #568188
October 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 15, 1933 This 80+ page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE AND ARMS PARLEY; HITLER SCORES TREATY, DEMANDS EQUALITY; CALLS ELECTION NOV. 12 TO OBTAIN APPROVAL" with many subheads. (see) This would be the beginning of Hitler's ruthlessness.
Also one column headlines on page 23: "ROB POLICE ST... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd hunted...
Item #568550
October 14, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 14, 1933
* Machine Gun Kelly put away for life
* Pretty Boy Floyd hunted
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "OFFICIALS PUSH THEIR HUNT FOR OUTLAWS" "Floyd, Underhill and Miller Sought, Now That Bailey and Kelly Have Been Convicted"
Tells of the conviction of George 'Machine Gun'... See More
Alcatraz Prison acquired...
Item #570034
October 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 14, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that read: "Island Prison for U.S. Felons" "Old Pacific Fortress to Hold Badmen"
Tells of the acquirement of Alcatraz Island by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Machin Gun Kelly...
Item #548432
October 13, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated October 13, 1933.
* Alcatraz prison opens
* George Machine Gun Kelly (1st prisoner)
* John Dillinger
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LONE ISLAND PICKED TO IMPRISON WORST OF OUR CRIMINALS
* Alcatraz, at San Francisco, Is Acquired by Cummings From the War Department
and more with photo of the pr... See More
John Dillinger Lima OH prison break....
Item #568976
October 13, 1933
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 13, 1933 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GUNMEN KILL OHIO SHERIFF, RELEASE ROBBERY SUSPECT" "Dying Officer Identifies One of Slayers as Escaped Convict".
This tells of the famous escape of John Dillinger from prison in Lima Ohio. This was the escape that was featured near the beginn... See More
John Dillinger Lima OH prison break...
Item #569997
October 13, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 13, 1933
* Early Outlaw John Dillinger
* Lima, Ohio prison escape
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Sheriff Is Slain in Jail Delivery" "Trio Frees Notorious Robber at Lima, O." with smaller subheads.
Tells of the famous escape of John Dillinger from prison in Lima Ohio. T... See More
Gus Winkler assassinated...
Item #568217
October 10, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 10, 1933
* Chicago Mobster Gus Winkler killed
* Assassin unknown
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "'The End of a Gangster,' Says Dying Gus Winkler" "Chicago Heir to Capone Cut Down with 65 Gunshot Wounds to Silence Him on $250,000 Mail Robbery"
Tells of the assassination of C... See More
John Dillinger's 1st big score...
Item #575190
September 29, 1933
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1933
* John Dillinger 1st major hit
* George Machine Gun Kelly and wife captured
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONVICTS STILL AVOID CAPTURE", "Indiana State Police Continue Intensive Search for 10 Who Escape...."and more.
Tells of the famous jail break at Mich... See More
1933 Machine Gun Kelly capture...
Item #574856
September 28, 1933
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1933
* George Machine Gun Kelly & wife
* Capture in Memphis TN Tennessee
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Kelly and Wife Ready to Face Oklahoma Trial", "Decide at Last Minute Against Plans to Fight Extradition". Tells of the capture of George 'Machine Gun' Kelly &... See More
1933 Machine Gun Kelly captured...
Item #578326
September 26, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1933
* George Machine Gun Kelly
* Captured in Memphis, Tennessee
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: ""Machine Gun" Kelly Captured In Tennessee; Wanted In Urschel Case" which tells of the capture of George 'Machine Gun' Kelly (1st report).
Other news of the day throughout includ... See More
Item #557153
September 2, 1933
* Prohibition article
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a father and son selling their goods at the growers market (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Prohibition's Swan Song" which was written by Bernarr MacF
Al Capone indicted...
Item #581935
July 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1933
* Al Capone and others indicted
* Terrorism the charge
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "SAPIRO IS INDICTED IN CHICAGO RACKETS", "Attorney Who Sued Ford Is Accused With Others as 'Front' in Capone Ring" and more. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
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* Al Capone and others indicted
* Terrorism the charge
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "SAPIRO IS INDICTED IN CHICAGO RACKETS", "Attorney Who Sued Ford Is Accused With Others as 'Front' in Capone Ring" and more. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
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John Factor faked kidnapping....
Item #570709
July 2, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 2, 1933\
This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FACTOR KIDNAPPED; HELD FOR $100,000" "'Jake the Barber' IS Seized in Car After Leaving Chicago Roadhouse Party" "WIFE SEES GANG'S ACTION" and more. (see)
Tells of the famous fake kidnapping of John 'Jake the Barber' F... See More
Kansas City massacre... Pretty Boy Floyd...
Item #584384
June 18, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 18, 1933
* Kansas City massacre
* Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
* Frank Nash
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GUNMAN TRAP POLICE, KILL 4 AND PRISONER", "Lay Down a Machine Gun Barrage in Kansas City Station Plaza, Slaying Two Federal Agents" and more. 1st report co... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd abducts sheriff...
Item #584385
June 17, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 17, 1933
* Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
* Public enemies era
* Pre Kansas City massacre (day of)
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "PRETTY BOY FLOYD ABDUCTS SHERIFF" and
"Notorious Outlaw and a Pal Kidnap Official in Front of Garage"
This would also be the day t... See More
Early 1933 reporting on Bonnie and Clyde....
Item #589305
June 12, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12, 1933
* Early Clyde Barrow Gang
* Bonnie & Clyde
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DESPERADOES TIE KIDNAPPED TEXAS OFFICERS TO TREE" and "Machine-Gunning Motorists Escape With Injured woman Companion". See photos for early coverage on the exploits of Clyde Barrow. Through re
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* Early Clyde Barrow Gang
* Bonnie & Clyde
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DESPERADOES TIE KIDNAPPED TEXAS OFFICERS TO TREE" and "Machine-Gunning Motorists Escape With Injured woman Companion". See photos for early coverage on the exploits of Clyde Barrow. Through re
Prohibition ending... Akron wreckage being found...
Item #581321
April 6, 1933
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, April 6, 1933 The front page features a broad two-line headline "Action Taken For Issuance Of Licenses" with subhead "Beer Permits To Be Granted Soon as Possible in Taunton. Large Part of Nation Goes Off Near-Beer Standard Friday". Also on the front page is "Wreckage Of The Akron Is Being Found - Broad Powers for t... See More
Prohibition ending in 1933...
Item #595522
April 6, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1933
* Prohibition ending in America
* Beer - liquor returning
The front page has a three column headline: "COUNTRY TO A LARGE EXTENT OFF NEAR BEER STANDARD TONIGHT" with subheads that include: "In 19 States Amber Fluid Will Flow After Stroke of 12", "Repeal Moves" and more (see photos).
Complete in 20 pages,... See More
Adolph Hitler gains dictorial powers...
Item #569578
March 22, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 22, 1933
* Adolph Hitler gaining power
* Dictatorial rule in Germany
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW REICHSTAG GRANTS HITLER MIGHTY POWER" "Parliament Strips Itself of Authority; Democracy Dies for 4 Years, Making Nazi Supreme Dictator" and more. (see
Other news of t... See More
End of Prohibition...
Item #574011
March 22, 1933
Fitchburg Sentinel, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1933
* Prohibition ends (bill signed)
* Beer & Liquor returns
* Adolph Hitler becomes dictator
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Roosevelt Signs Wine-Beer Bill; Selling of Beverages To Begin After Midnight April 6"
Also one column headlines that include: "U.S. Chec... See More
1933 Prohibition ending... beer & liquor...
Item #595326
March 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1933
* Prohibition ending
* Beer & Liquor returning
* Adolph Hitler becoming dictator
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BEER BILL SIGNING DELAYED BY MIX-UP", "While House Approves Report, the Senate Recesses Before Garner Affixes Name", "CHRISTIAN LEADERS PROTES... See More
Al Capon, aka Inmate No. 40,886...
Item #572234
May 5, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 1932 This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 2 that reads: AL CAPONE DONS ATLANTA PRISON GARB STAMPED 40,88(?) with smaller subheads. (SEE) The report begins "Alphonse Capone, alias Al Brown, alias Scarface Capone, alias Albert Costa, alias Ross, sometime known as Snorky, is a man of yesterday. Today he is federal prisoner N... See More
Al Capone heads for prison...
Item #572165
May 4, 1932
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).
Other news of the day. Light browning w... See More
Al Capone goes to prison...
Item #569979
May 4, 1932
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone off to prison
* Tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include:
* Capone Shifted to Atlanta In Last-Minute Attempt to Thwart Efforts at Rescue
and more. (see)
Tells of Al Capone's last day before he leaves for prison for his 11 year sentence.
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Al Capone... Tax evasion...
Item #570704
May 4, 1932
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone off to prison
* Tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Al Capone On His Way to Prison" and more. (see)
Tells of Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Geo... See More
Al Capone goes to prison for 11 years... Tax invasions...
Item #572704
May 3, 1932
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 3, 1932 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE MUST GO TO PRISON" "Lower Court Yields to Final Decision of Supreme Court".
This tells of Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, ot... See More
Al Capone off to prison...
Item #569618
May 2, 1932
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 2, 1932
* Al Capone off to prison
* Tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2 that include: "Highest Court Will Decide Today on Capone's Appeal" and more. (see) He would be refused on this request on this day.
Tells of Al Capone's last day of freedom a... See More
Al Capone tries to avoid prison term...
Item #571482
May 2, 1932
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932 This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:
* Capone's Future Revealed Today
This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and tape mend within the masthead and little spine wea... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd murders sheriff....
Item #571223
April 9, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, April 9, 1932
* Outlaw Charles Pretty Boy Floyd
* Murder of Oklahoma sheriff
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Outlaw Kills Leader of Raid" with subhead: "'PRETTY BOY' FLOYD FLEES WITH PAL"
Tells of the failed raid attempt of former Oklahoma Sheriff on outlaw Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd in which ... See More
Decision on the Hamptmann case...
Item #571432
February 13, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, a pair of issues, February 13 and 14, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial
* Bruno Hauptmann
* 2 issue lot
The issue of the 13th has a bold banner headline: "BRUNO HAMPTMANN JURY IS STILL OUT" with related subheads, and an illustration headed: "This Is Jury Now Considering Hauptmann's Fate" (see)... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond Killed...
Item #561755
December 22, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated December 22, 1931
* Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* New York City Gangster
* Prohibition era
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* N. Y. GANGSTERS IN ALBANY WHEN 'LEGS' WAS SLAIN
* New York Police Furnish Names of Two and Tell How Pair Took Auto from Garage
with smaller subheads.
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Large 1931 missing girl newspaper poster.....
Item #581117
December 21, 1931
THE CINCINNATI POST, December 21, 1931
* Early missing child poster
* Gangster - depression era
This is the 23 by 34 centerfold sheet from this newspaper which is essential a wanted poster for six year old Marian McLean who had gone missing. It is a compelling item as it is dominated by the full-figure photo of the girl headed in large type: "LOOK FOR THIS GIRL" with various... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond Killed...
Item #575089
December 19, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 19, 1931 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Hunt Showgirl as Gang Guns Get Legs Diamond" and more. (see)
This tells of the assassination of famous New York City gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Death of gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond...
Item #549176
December 18, 1931
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1931
* Gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond killed (1st report)
The significant report in this issue is actually in the bottom half of the front page, headed:
* Gang Kills 'Legs' Diamond at Rooming House Party
with the report beginning: "...33 year-old Jack "Legs" Diamond was killed Friday by members of the unde... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond Killed...
Item #561789
December 18, 1931
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania dated December 18, 1931
* Assassination of Jack 'Legs' Diamond (1st report)
* New York City Gangster
* Prohibition era
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 'LEGS' DIAMOND SLAIN IN ALBANY ROOMING HOUSE
* Notorious Gangster Was Celebrating Acquittal in Troy Court Thursday
* TWO MEN SHOT... See More
Al Capone incarerated in 1931...
Item #575088
October 28, 1931
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931
* Al Capone recently found guilty
* Tax evasion trial
* In prison
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in Cook County Jail awaiting transfer to Atlan... See More
Al Capone found guilty of tax evasion...
Item #570546
October 26, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 26, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone guilty tax evasion
* End of his criminal career
* Gets 11 years in prison
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Capone Attorneys in Appeal Today to Release Gang King" and "Prepare Plea for Submission to Circuit Court of Appeals; Racketeer Appears Not Badly Dissatisfi... See More
Al Capone found guilty of tax evasion...
Item #582174
October 26, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 26, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone guilty tax evasion
* End of his criminal career
* Gets 11 years in prison
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "U.S READY TO RUSH CAPONE INTO PRISON", "Gang Chief's Attorneys in Last Minute Court Fight to Delay 11-Year Sentence" with reporting on Al Ca... See More
1931 Al Capone gets 11 years sentence
Item #570222
October 24, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 24, 1931 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE GETS 11 YEAR TERM; MUST GO TO JAIL TONIGHT" "Gang Chief Is Also Fined $50,000--Judge Denies Freedom Writ" "Underworld Lord Stunned by Sentence--Attorneys File Appeal".
1st report on Al Capone's sentence after being found guilt... See More
Al Capone tax fraud case...
Item #580240
October 23, 1931
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 23, 1931
* Al Capone guilty of tax evasion
* Awaiting sentencing
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"CAPONE FIGHTS TO THROW OUT TAX CONVICTION" "Up For Sentence, He Asks Writ Nullifying Verdict, indictment; Ruling Saturday".
Nice to have this report on the front page.
Other news of the da... See More
Al Capone income tax trial...
Item #555045
October 17, 1931
THE ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 17, 1931
* Scarface Al Capone Income tax trial
* Chicago beer baron going to prison
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include "CAPONE'S CASE WILL BE GIVEN JURORS TODAY" "Gangster Shown as 'Man Beloved by All Who Knew Him Well'" and more.
Other news of the day ... See More
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