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-Amt. of Assets Dec. 31, 1971 Amount of Assessment New Business.
Interest on Investments_ ■Appraisals_ TOTAL /_ - $145,749.95 - 11,411.02 463.11 9,719.08 * 241.24 $167,584.40
58.9%