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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-23C-1
STATEMENT BY REGISTERED CLOSED-END
INVESTMENT COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASES OF ITS OWN
SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE N-23C-1 DURING THE LAST CALENDAR MONTH
(See rules and instructions on back of this form. If acknowledgement is desired,
file this form with the Commission in triplicate.)
REPORT FOR CALENDAR MONTH ENDING April 30, 2000
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(Name of registered closed-end investment company)
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Approximate Asset
Date of Number of Price Value or Approximate Name of Seller
Each Identification Shares Per Asset Coverage Per Share or of
Transaction of Security Purchased Share at Time of Purchase Seller's Broker
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4/4/00 The New America 400 $25,000 $52,936.27 Lehman Brothers
High Income plus
Fund, Inc. accrued
Auction Term dividend
Preferred
Stock Series A
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REMARKS:
The New America High Income Fund, Inc.
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Name of Registrant
By /s/ Ellen E. Terry
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(Name)
Date of Statement: May 3, 2000 Vice President
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