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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-SHOE STORES [5661]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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		STREET 1:		3231 SOUTH EAST SIXTH STREET
		CITY:			TOPEKA
		STATE:			KS
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		9132335171

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		STATE:			KS
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