The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 18, 1934, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire. Service VOLUME LV. No. 16. ay Embrace Entire Recovery Firs teas Concerned | The AAA And Its Work-) ‘ings, Which Were U| _ held By Sec. Wallace : WASHINGTON, Ja hei: Mindful that this is elec- ear, congress today be- its own baring of the Roosevelt administration record in hearings that eventually may embrace the entire recovery program. First came the agriculture adjustment act and its workings, which were up- held in testimony to sena- torial inquisitors by Secre- _ tary Wallace, who asserted ‘that the first eight months of the AAA operation had emonstrated its efficacy. Before another senate committee; William Hum- phrey, deposed republican rade commi -would be a su der of congressional power permit his disposal to go iry into the kA became nt, General _ Johnson|;—” ‘getting ready for any de- fense demanded. Tonight he = his mind at New a. before the senate and the house ‘proper re- respectively, the St. mee waterway treaty and the intérlor department | _ @ppropriations bill. RES A Yea. 2” eae _ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS ers are reminded that! percent, discount will be. al- all City taxes for the on ne Sot Program| | CONTENTION OVER CITY SEXTON JOB | HAS BEEN ENDED CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF; PUBLIC WORKS WITH- DRAWS OPPOSITION AFTER, READING ACT ON ISSUE The contention that has existed between the City Council Board of Public Works since the} new administration took over the affairs of the city relative: to! | which body has the power to ap- point the sexton of the cemetery, has evidently been settled. It is stated that a committee from the: council called on Nor- berg Thompson, chairman of the Public Works Board, in an en- deavor to get the matter straight- ened out, and it is shown that Mr. Thompson informed the com- jittee that he was ready and will- ig to comply with the law as rtains to the issue. A legi jive act dealing with the question was presented to Mr. Thompson, whereby it was shown that the council has the right to make the appointment of the sex- ton and all other like positions, and after a perusal of the document, the ‘chairman of the Public Works ed: the - committee: that he was now satisfied that the council was really empowered in this matter. He stated that he would there- fore act in accordance with its provisions, whereby he would of- fer no further objections in the selection made by. the council to lace Otto Bethel, incumbent, by the appointment of . Hamilton Pinder, who was named by the council body a short time ago. This controversy was precipitat-| ed due to the fact that some time back when certain departments were turned over to the Board of Public Works for operation, that was a verbal agreement that the council would allow the Public Works Board to handle its personnel without any interfer- fence in the operation of the va- rious departments coming ‘under its jurisdiction. This practice has been in effect since that time, with no opposition developing un- til the time when the new régime | took up the reigns of government following the last city election, However, the council felt at the! deginning of the new administra, tion that the legislative power should be restored in ‘the’ ‘case; and proceeded to act in accord- ance in the appointment of offi- cers, | Gill Works Program and } Longer Life Held Attainable Soon; Moderation Called The Guidepost Oneccccceccecccccorccs By HOWARD W. BLAKESLEE (Associated Press Science Editor) NEW YORK, Jan, 18.—Ten thousand Japanese more than 80 years old recently told how they live, and their stories agree with the general direction surveyed for the several, still dimly under- ge scientific roads to longev- "These roads are diet, heredity, rest and mental poise. All seem ito be converging toward the com- mon goal of moderation. New Theory Of Feeding On the diet road there are two recent significant surveys indicat- jing how man may soon learn to projong his life. The latest, by Dr. C. M. McCay, of the Cornell university animal nutrition lab- oratory, challenged the present practice of feeding both animals and children enough to produce maximum size in the shortest time. In his colony of rats Dr. McCay has some already twice normal )Tat ages, and still going, with the joldest equal to 110 years of hu- man life. The lives of these animals were doubled by just one thing—feed- ing them less than enough to let} them grow as fast as nature would ; permit. Ten Years Longer The other survey shows diet ap- plied in a manner more nearly fit- ting human desires. This was made by Dr, Henry C. Sherman, of Columbia university, whose ex- periments led him to predict that the average life span can be pro- longed 10 years in the near future by choice of diet. No nation yet has ventured to apply the known laws of heredity that result in longer life. But:the Japanese study suggests this type hetedit with moderation; that those who eo inherit their longevity come from families neither very small nor extra large. Cities Shorten Life This study was made by Dr.! put to work in Monros county and! Nakayama, a school hygenist, To him the 10,000 reported on mate, circumstances and manner proposed of living, hygiene, tastes and fam- ily records, Living in cities, a tabulation of the 10,000 reports shows, de- creases the life span. Aged wom- en are more numerous than aged| more labor and money, said Mr.! men. Seaside villages were the most numerous among the habita of these long-lived Japanese. All villages exceeded all towns for long-lived inhabitants and the towns: were ahead of the cities. The majority of those who re-| was to look into the matter ported were agricultural workers.| sanding and oiling the streets of| West were accompanied by only Most were of medium build but some were corpulent and a few slender. They now go to early and ‘rise late. They gener- ally have led quiet lives. They ‘aré not particular about what they eat or drink. Half of them ‘aie drinkers, but the women ;} are all non-drinkers, Middlé Class Leads The majority of these aged Japanese had long-lived grand- parents, parents, brothers and sis- ters, They all had from‘three to five brothers and sisters. They were found mostly in the middle classes, In this group it appeared that cli-| throughout the state as soon as} \ KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1934. cceeecccoosoce Peeccccccccccooscese COOOOOOC OSS OOOECOOO SOOO SOHOCLOEDOOOOOLOOOOEO® IRISH | NATIONALIST! ‘JOSEPH DEVLIN DIES TODAY IN BELFAST HE PASSED AWAY, _ AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS, WHILE 5,000 CHILDREN PRAYED FOR HIS RECOVERY (By Associated Presa) BELFAST, Ireland, Jan. 18.—Joseph Devlin, nationalist leader of Ireland, died here today. veteran He was sixty-two, and was To keep people marching a longer time on the path of life is known as the “Irish Demos- one of the tasks to which science hzs set itself, exploring the _ still vegue territories of diet, heredity, rest and mental poise. A survey of 10,000 lo: wed Japanese tends to confirm the belief that mod- eration is an important factor in attaining longevity. thenes.” Devlin was one of the fore- Representative Albury Gets Street Repair Project Here Approved By State-Officers Representative William V. Al- tiepartment and it is understood ¢ | that when funds are made} * | available some of them will be uses in purchasing fish from local distributors, Relative to materials for pro- jects in Key West, it was shown that requisitions for these mater- ials are being ‘handled as rapidly} This will mean more funds and/ 4; possibly. They are hala cet ak Maccs klibtied and naturally | sidered as they ate received and| {materials ordered as quickly ‘as | 8pproved, Regarding Bidders Mr. Albury said that regula- tions require there must be three \ bidders for furnishing — materials; »;;for all projects and in some in- stances requisitions from Key most Irish politicians for more than 30 years. He died, following linger- ing illness, as 5,000 chil- dren prayed in West Bel- fast churches for his. recov-_ ‘BILL DEVALUATING DOLLAR APPROVED BY COMMITTEE MEANWHILE, FEDERAL RE- SERVE BANK OF NEW YORK, ACTING FOR TREASURY, IS BUYING GOLD bury, believes more men will b: appropriations now plan-| ned are made available. Albury, who returned yesterday| orning over the East Coast from| Tallahassee. The main object of Mr. Albur, (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—The of house coinage committee today two. This necessitated another issue of proposals which was be- ing done at Tallahassee. Relative to the matter of the |auditing department not having paid bills to local merchants for |materials futnished, Mr. Albury cipacved and the approval of the! Said that none of these bills had entire CWA committee was also; ok Roan up to the time: he left secured. Engineer Crawford re-| “7 1assee- However, all of these matter: considered and recommended that| . > i we " a special waiver be made in. this) "°° Peine bandied with all dis- streets project, after considering} Patch possible. | The auditing de- the peculiar economic conditions) ?*" ment is getting these matters} extant in Key West. | straightened out and it is expect-| jed material and supply bills will} Expect Faforable Reply | be paid in a short time, Harry L. Hopkins, head of the Kew West which was recommended to be denied by Regional Engineer} . Crawford on his visit to Key West | one week ago. On his visit to the capital, Mr. Albury presented the matter to the executive committee and they valuation bill, adding an amend- ment requiring the secretary of the treasury to report to congress on operations of, the stabilization fund. Meanwhile, datas Morgen- thau announced that the federal reserve bank of New York,,acting for the treasury, was purchasing gold abroad as well as domestic- ally. “pook STOLEN PORTLAND, Ore. — During “good book week” in this city Discussing the proposed craw-| Mrs, H. Stiles reported to police approved the president’s dollar de-: The Kep West CitwBen For 54 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS Recognition Of Cuba By United States Possibility — With Mendieta President MANUEL MARQUEZ " STERLING, SECRETARY OF STATE, WAS SUCCESSOR TO PRESIDENCY UN- DER CONSTITUTION, BUT HE REFUSED THE HONOR AFTER ALL-NIGHT SESSION; SUR- » PRISE. STRIKE TIES UP: HAVANA’S UTILITIES (By Axsociated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan, 18.—Recognition of Cuba by the United States. within a reasonable time is a possibility, as a result of what the administration considers a clarification of Cuba’s affairs through the selection of Col. Carlos Mendieta as president, and the cooperation of all the divergent parties, in- cluding the army and navy, in the island. _ State department officials refused to make any comment on the elevation of Mendieta to the presi- dency, but other administration officials said they were very optimistic that his election would settle Cuba’s difficulties. CARLOS MENDIETA NAMED PRESIDENT HAVANA, Jan. 18.—Carlos Mendieta, 60, a phy- sican, statesman and revolutionary, today was made _ president of Cuba. He is the fifth president in a3 many months. The presidency was given ‘Mendieta by acelama~ : tion of a group’ of leaders of political life who gath- ered at the palace. SECRETARY STERLING REFUSES PRESIDENCY HAVANA, Jan. 18—Manuel Marquez Sterling, secretary of state, refused the presidency of Cuba today, and the island republic, awaiting the induc- ‘tion of Carlog Mendieta irfto office, was again with- out a chief executive. Carlos Hevia, after serving as president for 40 hours, resigned last night. Polftical leaders agreed on Mendieta, veteran nationalist, as Hevia’s successor, but Mendieta, one of the leaders in the revolt which overthrew former President Machado, resisted, throughout the night, the pleadings of friends who insisted he should take over the presidency at once. Under the constitution the secretary of state would assume the presidency automatically, but at dawn, when Sterling was informed he must be the chief executive, he refused the honor, Meanwhile, a surprise strike tied up Havana’s power, pe light, gas and eechacd Bi systems. Farley Queried About unmarried persons seldom live to} Civil Works. Administration, has} fish hatchery to be constructed as that a thief broke into her apart- \great age. Tall men lived longer| been asked to heed the request fer| part of the Key West Aquarium,| ment and stole a dictionary. May Possibly Stop Feb. 10; Funds Low; | HARDING IS DEAD) {By Associated Press) COLUMBUS, ©., Jau. 18, —Dr. George T. H. Harding, second brother of the late President Harding, died in his home near here today. He was 5S years of age. —cenecieeieeentienibewenttitientameenactiestcina FRESH STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM {By Associated Press) Raliing bac ¢ mein hopes ‘ef the Civil Works wremm om on February 10 because funds are! ‘running low, the f feral CWA to-| an “stock t “States were cdeed to submit tely to/Washington, state- ments of amo “4 they tave spent than short ones, The majority were eldest sons| project to proceed as all materi and daughters and were born of| except the oil is now placed for vis that this part of the sg parents still in their twenties. ” WHERE TO GO TONIGHT High School Auditorium—Con- cert by Hilger Sisters, | present “Her Unborn Child.” Strand— and “Fury of the Jungle.” bee Palace — Montgomery Players | present “Her Unborn Child.” | Strand—“Bight “Girls In A | Boat” and “Olsen’s Big Moment.” Palace — Montgotitery Players} thousands of pounds of fish which} ‘Olsen's Big Moment” west, the special waiver and permit the Representative Albury said he had ial} been informed by Conservator Da- immediately starting the project,| would be equipped when ready. and a favorable reply is expected] At the beginning of the closed | at an early date. | season for crawfish, the necessary} It was learned that $80,000 was| paraphernalia for the hatchery! {to be appropriated for the pur- | would be sent here and an expert | chase of eggs, beef and other) in the. method of hatching the eggs Florida products, and Mr. Albury} of these crustaceans would be de- asked why not use some of this; signated to take charge of the op-; money for purchasing some of the] erations. ‘BELOW ZERO IN | NORTHERN STATES | (My Associated Press) Below zero temperatures were recorded today in the northern- } me: yst states from Michigan east- lward, and it is somewhat colder ithroughout the Appalachian high-j jlands and eastward te the coast jfrom Georgia to Maine. + Change for warnier, however, January ae jappeared over nearly all the Mis-( —LOCATED AT— sissippi Valley states, and there! Key West Colonial Hotel agen gre — could be readily supplied by Key} The suggestion was favorably received by those in mari of this NATIONAL CASH REGISTER REPRESENTATIVE Will Be In Key West 3 DAYS } | } |Announcement-- FORMAL OPENING of the new home of THE PANAMA MARKET Now located in building across the street from old store at Sou- thard and Francis streets. WE INVITE YOU ‘to imspect our new location—a | modern grocery and. meat market | in every re | SPECIAL OPENING SALE Friday and Seturday. Special Prices on pc variety of 1 | | j | TO OUR CUSTOMERS | who have given us such wonderful | patronage throughout the year, we | extend our thanks and solicit con- | tinued patronage. We invite the | public in general to visit and in- | spect the store. FREE CANDY TO EVERYONE on Friday and Saturday served by’ +| the Schrafft twins. ARTURO LUJAN, Prop. Cor. Southard and Francis Sts. Further Changes In Party’s Organization | SECRETARY HULL WASHINGTON, Jan” 18 DUE HERE FRIDAY "=== Gwen! reer ty greeted newsmen’s questions about The U. 8. 5. S. Richmond is due to! gurther changes in the democratic arrive in port tomorrew afternoon z : at 4 o'clock, with Secretary of ee send thee State Cordell Hull on board. broadest smile and the statement, The secretary attended the (“AIL I know is what I read in the Pan American Congress held in} papers.” Montivideo, Uruguay. It is understood that the sec-| Although he declined to discuss retary will entrain over the East)for publication reperts of more Coast tomorrow afternoon in or-jchanges to come, following the der to arrive in Washington and| resignations of the national com- be in his office by Monday. Se avai? : . STRAND THE, THEATER || there are indications that several El Brendel-Barbars Weeks in poreery resignations might be OLSEN'S BIG MOMENT 7 rane handed We ite Donald Cook-Peggy Shannon in | conference yesterday, indicated FURY OF THE JUNGLE | the administration did not look ee ae tea ute uae tra 15-206; practicing law in the eapitel,