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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PAYLESS SHOESOURCE INC /DE/
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-SHOE STORES [5661]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3231 SOUTH EAST SIXTH STREET
		CITY:			TOPEKA
		STATE:			KS
		ZIP:			66607-2207
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7852335171

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		STATE:			KS
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