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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
MAYOR HENDRI(kS0N E TO SPEAK AT JW( MEET

Mayor Waino Hendrickson will be the speaker at the Woman's Club meeting in the Penthouse of the AL aska Electric Light and Power Com pany Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock All members and others in- terested are urged to attend.
 The Mayor will discuss plans for the civic and recreational center, the airport and other city building plans.
 At an Executive Board meeting this week, it was decided the club would take charge of enrolling resi- dents for the free chest x-ray pro- gram which will include all the resi- dents of Gastineau Channel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
ROTARY PRESIDE
 CHATS TO RESUME

The Rotary Club was entertained today with musical program by Dick Wingerson and Claire Folta Wingerson played two numbers on the Alto Sax, "Tyrolea Fantasia and "Nola," accompanied by Miss Folta at the piano.
 President Homer Garvin read a letter of thanks from the Sitka High School in regard to the en- tertainment their basketball team received while in the Capital City. Garvin also announced there are five fireside chats scheduled for the rest of this week including Monday of next week as follows: Host, to group l, Jack Burford, will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at his home at 8 o'clock. Ed Keithahn will be host to group on Thursday eve ming, Ellis Reynolds host to group 3 on Friday evening, group will meet at host Dr. Whitehead's home and group will meet with their host, Harold Foss also Friday evening All members of each group are re- uuested to attend their respective meeting places as much is to be cis- cussed.
 William Hughes explained the food problem and stated that it would be improved and any suggestions from the club would be appreciated. Each member was also asked to submit his special menu to Hughes and club menu would be worked from that.
 There were three guests at the meeting today. The Rev. Samuel A. McPhetres just arrived in Juneau from Junction City, Kansas for Holy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

The importance of this survey was emphasized by Miss Lois Jund. Tuberculosis Education Consultant with the Health Department, who stated that only by X-raying ev- cry resident of the Territory can accurate figures on the incidence of tuberculosis be obtained. Since the spread of tuberculosis can be stopped only when all persons with the disease in an infectious stage are isolated from the rest of the community, case-finding is essen- tial to the control of tuberculosis.
 Members of the Juneau Woman's Club will start next Monday mak- ing toulouse calls, register
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
CANDIDATE STOCK
 VISITING IN JUNEAU

R. H. Stock, of Anchorage, Re- publican candidate for Delegate to Congress, arrived here on the Prin- cess Norah to visit for few days with friends and business acquain- tances in Juneau
 Stock, a wellknown Alaska con- tractor and former National Con- mitteeman of the American Legion, is conferring with many government officials over work in the Interior. He is accompanied by Mrs. Stock and is staying at the Baranof Hotel.
 He will also devote part of his visit to making plans for his cam paign for election as Delegate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
pAA BRINGS IN SIX;
 FLIES SEVEN SOUTH

Pan American made flights yes- terday and carried 13 passengers as follows
 Seattle to Juneau Madeline Warmer. William Perry, Gene AL len, Royal Johnson, Marie Moy. Kenneth Gregg.
 Juneau to Seattle: L. w. Hud- man, Fred Epler. Glen Franklin, Tom Morgan, Lucille Laycock and infant Pamilla, Curtis Shattuck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
CLDTIkER5' MIGHT AT ELKS WEDNESDAY

Another big night has rolled around for Juneau Elks. It is Old timers Night and will be observed tomorrow night by Juneau Lodge No. APO.
 To start with there will be an initiation, then nomination of off cers, entertainment and the usual big feed following.
 During the session, life member ships will be presented to 30-year members and buttons to 25-year members.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

Trinity Church, stated that he had been Rotarian for the past l5 years and is also a Past President of the Durango, Colorado Rotary Club, and was Secretary Treasurer of the Rotary Club in Junction City before coming to Juneau. He gave 8 short talk on his exploits during his membership of the Rotary Club which was enjoyed by those pre- sent.
 The other guests were Rotarians Dan Moller from Sitka representing the Columbia Lumber Company there and R. H. Stock, Republican candidate for Delegate to Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
RUDES RETURN HOME;
 EXPERIENCE SEVERE
 WEATHER DURING TRIP

Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Rude return ed to Juneau over the weekend af- ter a six-week vacation and busi- ness trip to the states. Dr. Rude was to attend a school in Portland Ore, but due to plane connections being late missed the classes and spent the time visiting.
 The Rudes spent some time in the east visiting Dr. Rude's 86- year-old mother in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where the temper ature was 32 below. In St. Paul, Minn., they had the opportunity to see their two sons and their daughter and grandchild and also attended the Ice Carnival in that city. Dr. Rude also attended the Mayo Clinic.
 On their return trip to Juneau they visited Mrs. Rude's family in Cut Bank, Mont, and Mrs. Rude stated this morning that during their first hour in Cut Bank the temperature dropped from 40 above to Is degrees below zero.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
HEALTH COUNCIL
 ANNOUNCE PLANS
 BIG X-RAY SURVEY

The Gastineau Health Council made plans last night for their part in the Community Mass x-ray Sur vey which is to begin here March %, and in which every man, wo- man and child in Juneau and vi- cinity will be given the oppor- tunity of having free chest X- ray
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
NEW AUTO FOR PATROL

The Territorial Highway Patrol accepted delivery of a new Ply mouth sedan yesterday afternoon. The car Is painted a bright green and has the Highway Patrol in- signia inscribed on the doors. The new car will be used in Juneau and the Hudson. formerly on this patrol, will be transferred to Haines when Patrolman Al Lubcke moves there in the near future.
 
 E,rnnira Wanranc rnr Ract Roc,,ltc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

Donald T. Lowery, registered from Galveston, Indiana, is at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

make this is bountiful CARNIVAL OF BARGAINS" :. .. we must make room for shipments that arrive on every boat Never, in our business history, have we offered so much for so little. Hence this word to the wise". Take advantage of this remarkable Pre-Easter Merchandis- ing event.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

The UPSTAIRS Store sale at Stevens has been continued for a short time. Even if you have been in before, come see us again! New garments (many of them)
 have been added. They include suits and dresses; the kind you have REALLY WANTED such as Shagmoors and other fine items Further drastic reductions
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27
Miscellaneous
Shower Honoring
Miss White

On Friday evening Mrs. c. ].
May was hostess at an exception
ally lovely party honoring Miss
Cecily White, a popular bride
elect of early September.
Palms and other potted plants
formed a handsome background
for tall baskets of white POM
pom a%sters, these flowers being
also used in massed effect on the
mantelpiece in the living room
and as a centerpiece on the din
ing table from which iced squares
of cake were served with punch.
The bowl containing the latter
was presided over by Miss Marie
Evelyn Briggs.
Among the many beautiful gifts
showered upon Miss White was
a handsome piece of silver, a gif,
| from the hostess.
About rs we're included in the
guest list.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27
Hurley P-TA To
Meet At School
On September 3

The Executive Committee OF
the Hurley PARENT Teacher Asso-
citation held a meeting at the
Hurley school on Tuesday. Au-
gust "a, TO discuss ways and
means Of putting forth an excel
lent PTA program for i9~48-194o.
The first meeting Of the asso-
citation will be held on Septem-
Der 3 In the school auditorium
and all patrons are urged to at
tend.
A short film will be shown at
the beginning Of the meeting.
In addition to a guest speaker
the program will consist of a
question box and all questions
will be answered IL possible.
Recreation will also be pro-
vided at each meeting.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27

in Germany, where her husband
Captain Ramsey, was Stationed
with the United States Army. AT
the request of Mrs. Gautier, she
talked Interestingly, not only oil
Germany, but of Italy, France
and many other European coun-
tries that she has visited. She
also exhibited a number OF pic
lures and many souvenirs OF net
residence in Germany.
Cooling drinks were served
with canapes and other dellca-
cies.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27
PTA CITY COUNCIL

The Pascagoula City Council of
PTA will hold its first meeting at
the Lake elementary school on
Tuesday, August 81, at 800 pm.
The Council officers and the
PTA presidents of all of the city
schools are requested to attend
the executive committee meeting
which is scheduled for 2:30 Tues
day. August 31st. Immediately
preceding the regular meeting.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. b. B. Taylor and
children were recent visitors in
Waynesboro.
Mrs. Ruth Leggett of Morenci,
Ariz., left Tuesday for Hatties-
burg after a visit in the home of
her brother, the Rev. r. E. Ais
worth, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Alexander
visited the Earl Bond family at
Gautier Sunday.
Miss Jean Bond from Evergreen
is now employed at the drug store
here.
Misses Nancy, Elizabeth, Addye
Owens and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Owens of Edinburg, Ind, are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Entrekir
and family.
Mrs. Jewel Whiting was {
weekend visitor to Biloxi.
Mrs. McEwen and niece, JOE
Ann Hall, of McComb are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Camp
bell and son of Lafayette, La.
are visiting relatives here.
BERTHE Kay Roberts spent thu
weekend in Moss Point.
Elliot Graham of Biloxi spen
several days this week visiting
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Havens Wis
tied Art Ravens in Pascagoull
Monday night. He is quite i'll.
Harry Ramsay of New Orleans
accompanied his brother-in-law
A. c. Tew, from a hospital to hi
home Thursday and on Sunda,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Murphy, Jr
motored him back to New Orlean
where he is to undergo an opera
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis an,
son moved into their new home
which is located just south c
town, Saturday.
Friends regret the departur
Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. Mac.
Parks who have gone to max
their home in Oxford.
Mrs. Ray Havens returned Sur
day from a weeks visit with rels
tives in Agricola. She was accom-
panied home by her father, {
N. Catledge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren White c
Moorehead and Mrs. White
father and sister, DR.. A. c. u
mer and Mrs. Gertrude Chestar
of Mobile yer recent guests {
Misses Susie and Fannie Waugh
an.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ringgold {
Hattiesburg were Sunday guess
of Mrs. Marc Kean, Miss Cues
Humphrey and Mrs. V. G. Hun
phrey.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27
Morning PdrtY For
Pleasure OF Mrs.
H. H. RomseY

On Wednesday morning Mrs.
Henry Gautier was hostess at an
informal morning party for the
pleasure of Mrs. Il. II. Ramsey,
who has been an interesting guest
in the home of DIR. and Mrs. c.
H. Gray.
Mrs. Ramsey has but lately re-
turned from a stay of months
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27
News From Vuncleuve -.
WMU Hears Talk By Mrs. Vaughan,
Former Teacher And Jap Prisoner

Mrs. James Vaughan, wife of
the late st. Vaughan of Manila,
and professor at Renolds college,
Ca. gave a very interesting lee
ture at the regular meeting Of the
WMU last Thursday afternoon.
Her talk was about the work done
and being done by missionaries
in the Philippines as she exper-
fenced it while teaching in the
University of Manila and during
her Imprisonment by the Japan
csc for three years during the
last war. Mrs. Vaughan and chill
dren, who were also prisoners of
the Japs, are visiting their aunts,
Misses Susie and Fannie Vaughan.
The people of the Baptist
church complimentsd the Rev.
and Mrs. Marvin Vaughn with
a shower Sunday evening. They
are moving to Newton to enter
Clark college.
Mrs. J. f. REILLY visited rela-
tives here last weekend.
The amateur contest, sponsored
by the Library Association Fri
day night was a great success.
Officers will be elected at the
next meeting.
Roscoe Ravens Fletcher, small
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Flet-
cher, was christened by the Rev.
r. f. Alsworth Sunday during
the IL o'clock service.
The entire community extends
deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs.
Leo Byrd, former residents of our
community, upon the tragic loss
Of thair daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. A. Torres and
son Of Moss Point were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Ravens.
The people of this community
welcome DR.. McCarty and his
mother who expect to make their
home here.
Guests of Mrs. W. H. Westfall
on Thursday were Misses Susie
Vaughan, Guess Humphrey and
Mrs. James Vaughan and chill
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore
and daughter moved into the
Rawls home Saturday.
Harry Ruble of Georgetown, S.
c., was visiting friends and rela-
tives here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. FURRY and
children of Winona left for home
this weekend after a two weeks
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Laura Ravens and niece
of Meridian have been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. b. B. Taylor and
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27
MRS. THOMSON ENTERTArNs

Mrs. Alton Thomson was hos
ess to her bridge club on Tues
day afternoon.
After an afternoon OF play Mrs.
Harold Monroe received the high
score and Mrs. s. A. McInnis. Jr.
the bingo prize.
At the conclusion of the games
the hostess served refreshments.
The guest list included Mesdames
Edwin Mays, Ralph Davis, Saul
Peterzell, Monroe, J. c. Hassell,
William Mcleod, McInnis and
B. j. Jane.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-27

Luminous moss is found grow
ing in damp, gloomy ave and
old cellars.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
Vets Expanding
Athletic Programs
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post
Seek Youth Development

During the basketball season
just recently ended, Veterans of
Foreign Wars posts in Kent COun-
ty, comprising District No. 8 of the
Department of Delaware, expanded
their athletic programs with spOn-
sOrship of six community basket
ball teams, and today, here in the
central part of Delaware, the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars stand out
among civic-minded organizations
interested in the welfare OF the ma
tiOn's young men and women.
Following a pattern previously
"cut" by lOnger-established Will
mingtOn posts, Blue Hen Post No.
6483, Milford, and Adams-Simpler-
Ware Post No. 6OO9, FELTON,, first
established athletic programs in
the winter of 1946-47 with sponsor
ship of mems community teams
these teams were equipped at post
expense and subsequently entered
in the Mar-Del Basketball League
the peninsula's strongest and best
balancer basketball circuit, where
each gave a good account of itself
in competition against some of Del
marVa's strongest quintets. The
Auxiliary to Blue Hen Post COOr-
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Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
N Oted HypnOtist Will
Perform; Will Present
Program At High
School On May 18th.

Dr. Maurice GOOdkin, B. S., noted
educator and hypnOtist comes to
Milford at the high school audi
tOrium on May 13 for the benefit
of the Milford High School Band.
In line with the long-term spOn-
sOrship of the high school band
by the Milford Lions Club, DR..
GoOdkin, celebrated hypnotist and
well known to many Milford folks
who saw him at Laurel recently,
will be brought to Milford by pop
ular demand. Entertainment, both
unique and unusual is assured.
Plans are under way for the high
school band to present a concert
under the direction of the band in
stTuctOr, and other entertainment
will be provided.
The Milford Lions Club over a
year ago set aside funds to the
extent of 100000 a year for five
years for the purchase and repair
of band instruments. This fund,
along with the prize money earn
ed by the band in competition,
completely supports the activities
of the band, and has made pOss-
ible the purchase of many instru-
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Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
S Lions Promote
To Program To
Meet Tomorrow Help Band
300 Expected To Attend
Program At U. Of D.;
Five Sectional Meet
ings Planned.

Following a general session i'm
Mitchell Hall, the 300 or more
state educators expected on the
campus of the University of Della
ware tomorrow for the annual
State Educational Conference will
divide into smaller groups for Sec
tional meetings. it has been an
nOunced by Dr. w. Earl Armstrong,
dean of the School of Education,
who is in charge of program plans.
Five such sectional meetings
have been arranged James B.
Owen of Georgetown High School
will serve as chairman for a meet
ing on Guidance" for which Dr.
Stanley OstrOm. State Supervisor
of Guidance, and DR.. Henry Weitz
director of the University of Della
wares Veterans Guidance Center
will be discussion leaders. This
group will meet in Mitchell Hall al
1O:45 a. m.
At the same time in Room 2O6
Wolf Hall. DR.. John G. Robertson
assistant professor of Secondary
Education at Temple University
will lead a discussion of the "Sec-
Ondary School Curriculum" Chair
man for this group will be Edward
Minka of ClaymOnt High School.
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Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
Odd
Installation
Monday Night
w. Leslie Blades Of Mil
ford Will Be Installed
AS Noble Grand; Yer
non Kerr, Vice Grand.

Following the time hOnOred GUS
tom of changing officers twice a
year, Crystal FOunt Lodge No. 10,
I. o. o. F., of Milford, at it's an
nual election of officers ,unani-
mOusly elected w. Leslie Blades as
noble grand; Vernon Kerr as vice
grand and Michael GrOverman as
recording secretary.
Mr.. Blades, the noble grand-elect
is a we'll known contractor and
builder, is married and lives on
Kings Highway Progressive with
ideas of a modern trend he should
fit into the noble grand's position
at time when his services can be
of untold value to the lodge. Vice
Grand Kerr and Recording Secre-
tary GFOverman make an excellent
team to carry on with him. The
balance of the elective officers are
on a yearly basis and will remain
in Office until next October.
Installation ceremonies will be
conducted by District Deputy
Grand Master Robert Carton of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware. assisted
by his staff They will be held on
Monday evening, April 26, at eight
o'clock in the Odd Fellows Temple.
Herschell Billings, the retiring
noble grand, leaves the office with
the thanks and best wishes of the
lodge membership. His term has
been a success.
Every Odd Fellows is cordially
invited to attend this installation.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
Rev. DeChant
Head
Of Presbytery
At Wilmington
Milford Pastor Presided
Ov ver 484th Stated
Meeting In Whining
ton Church.

The Rev John M. DeChant, pas
tor of the First PRESBYTERIAN
Church of Milford who was elected
moderator of the New Castle Pres
bytery at the opening session Mon
day Of this week, presided at Tues
days session of the 484th Stated
Meeting in First and Central Pres
byterian Church, Wilmington.
Mr.. DeChant succeeds the Rev.
Roy NJ. Shoaf of Pocomoke City.
DR.. Jessee w. Stillman, a member
of Westminster Presbyterian
Church and a vice-president of the
Wilmington Council of Churches,
was named vice-moderatOr.
Pulpit Exchange
The Rev. Russell L. Jaberg, pas
tor Of the New Castle Presbyterian
Church, announced that he will ex-
change pulpits with the Rev. Elan
Davies, minister at the English
Presbyterian Church at LandudnO,
North Wales, British Isles, during
July and August. He advised that
Mr.. Davies will be available to
speak during that time for services
or meetings in other churches in
the Presbytery.
The Rev. William Leishman,
stated clerk and treasurer, an
nOunced that the Klein Fund now
amounts to 1883. This fund has
been subscribed for the widow Of
the Rev. Earl w. Klein, who was
pastor of the Presbyterian Church
in Berlin, Md, when he drowned
last summer.
The Rev. A. J. Gibson extended
an invitation to the members to at
tend the celebration Of the 115th
anniversary of the Elkton Presby-
terian Church, of which he is pas
tor, on May 8. DR.. Norman Victor
Hope will be the speaker.
It was voted to continue a con-
tribution of $50 to the migrant
committee and it was also voted
that the present m0derators and
stated supplies Of the churches III
the PresbyteFy be continued.
Student Pastors
The Rev, DR.. S. J. Venable. who
has been acting as moderator OI
the Rock Presbyterian Church neal
Fair Hill, Md, reported that MyrOr
Wheeler, a student at. Princeton
Theological Seminary, will act as
pastor of the church during the
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Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
State Star Farmer
Named By Delegates
Vim. Webb OF Caesar Rodney Hon,
Ored By Farm Youth

In addition to being elected pres
ident of the Delaware Chapter, Flu
ture Farmers of America, at a re-
cent session, William Webb was
named Star Farmer of Delaware.
Webb, student at Caesar Rodney
School, will receive a $10O award
from the national F. F. A.
Other officers elected by dele
gates were: First vice president,
David Dudkewitz, H. C. Conrad; !;
second vice president, Raymond
Spicer, Milford; third vice presi-
dent, ElwoOd Johnson, George
town; treasurer, Robert Fry, Har-
rington; reporter. Thomas Scott,
Laurel; adviser, w. Lyle MOwlds,
Dover; executive committee,
Charles Thomas, Philip Pierson,
and Boyd Cook.
The delegates approved report of
the executive committee naming
the following Diamond farmers:
Burke Cleaver, Newark; David
Dudkewitz, H. G. Conrad; Boyd
Cook, MiddletOwn; Raymond Spi-
Ger and Maurice e. Blessing, Mil
ford; Thomas v. Scott, Laurel;
Carl Stafford, H. C. Conrad; Rob-
ert G. Fry, Harrington. and FL
wood Johnson, Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
Cedars Held
Big Ceremonial
Last Thursday
Thirty-TwO Candidates
Were Present To Re-
Ceive Degrees; Plan
ming Ladies' Night.

Evergreen Forests Past Grand
Tall Cedars night last week is now
a matter of Cedar history. It will go
down ir the records of the forest
as one Of the largest and most out
standing fraternal events ever held
in lower Delaware. The attendance
was the largest of the season.
AS scheduled, the evening began
with Evergreen Band enlivening
the occasion with snappy popular
music. Walter w. Wells directed.
Following a short business meeting
the Forest Rangers escorted the
Past Grands into the Auditorium
where they were received with all
hOnors due their positions. Prof.
Jacob Messner, of Harrington, pre-
sented and introduced the honor
guests.
Grand Tall Cedar Harrington in
turning the gavel over to Howard
w. Bramshall P. o. T. c., annOun-
ced that a class of 80 candidates
were awaiting to receive the ST.
dOnian degree from the Past
Grands.
Escorted by the Band and Rang
ers, the class entered and proceed
ed to the alter where Past Grands
Bramhall,. Stevens and Wiltbank
administered the obligation to the
following sapiings:
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Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23

County Agent Tarbell particu-
larly reminded farmers that there
are mechanical reasons why trac-
tors can be dangerous. He said
I'm the first place tractors are top
heavy because of the type of work
they do. They have been designed
to fit all types of farm jobs as close
as possible. The result is they
have high center of gravity and
this makes them so they will, if not
operated with care, top over pret-
ty easily"
Tarbell also cautioned farmers
always to appreciate the fact that
when they are operating a tractor
they are operating a powerful
piece of machinery and that ii
should be treated accordingly.
To avoid danger hazards with
the tractor he listed these rules for
safe operation: Be sure the gear
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