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UNDER THE RADIOSHACK CORPORATION EXECUTIVE DEFERRED STOCK AND/OR COMPENSATION PLANS (COLLECTIVELY THE "PLANS") SEC REG. NO. 333-47893 THE REPORTING PERSON RECEIVES RADIOSHACK CORPORATION COMMON STOCK UNITS WHICH INCLUDE COMPANY MATCHING AMOUNTS.
MICHAEL D. NEWMAN
2003-10-16
JOHN P. CLARSON BY POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MICHAEL D. NEWMAN
2003-10-16