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\title{Many Examples of How To Perform \\ Some Types of Formatting}
\author{Joan Doe\thanks{Supported by various large
corporations with interesting grants.} \\ 52$\frac{1}{2}$ Frothing Lane \\
      Ithaca, NY 14850 
   \and John Q. Public\thanks{Supported by his friends
and family.} \\ 32 St. Thomas Place \\
      Corning, NY}
\date{January 20, 1995}
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