The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 5, 1934, Page 1

For 54 Years Devoted to the | Best Interests of Key West VOLUME LV. No. 159. semper nes erm eth, YAGST Key West md cas Kappa Pi Y Club, Re- sanity roem Yesterday marked an epoch in the annals of the Kappa Pi Y Club, the organi i for the parade and entertaining yn responsible program arranged to celebrate In. dependence Day in Key West. Though but a young organiza. tion the members are filled with that desire to accomplish things which has by evidenced © since’ the night on which the organiza- tion was perfected. On every occasion since then when their services could be used) to advantage the members have’ gladly offered their services and there are many deeds which they have to their credit. a Yesterday's ‘July ‘Fourth pre eo gram -began in the morning with the parade which formed in front }county con.missioners of Monroe} 5 rs STRUNK, NEW. PRESI-| of the Navy Administration build- ing at 9:30 o'clock, With Chief of. Police Ivan El- wood and Captain Everett Riva: mounted, leading the~ procession, it moved along Greene street to Duval and south on Duyal to South street and then to the grounds of the Athletic Club where the events of the day began. Units, Participating In the column of paraders-were city councilmen in autos, members of the Kappa Pi Y carrying an im. OY OF KE (By REX SAFFER) (Florida News Service) TALLAHASSEE, July 5.—Gov- ernor Dave Sholtz today recogniz- eda state of emergency existing in,Key West and Monroe county} and; asked-the fedeial emergency | relief administration’ to take over operation of the city and county. | The governor’s action was be-! lieved to be unparalleled in the istory of the United States. H left here today for Jacksonville to, confer with Julius” ‘Stone, Jr.,! administrator of * Florida FERA, j ‘The recognition was made saat receipt at the governor's office of| | _-| resolutions agentesiaby:-the est couticil of Key West ,headed dl Mayor W. H. Malone, and the! county, of which Norberg Pee son is the chairman. The resolutions asked that the} overnor: recognize a state. of emergency existing and stated thal approximately 9,000 persons should be placed..on direct relief rolls to alleviate Storing sana famine. Consults Stone | Immediately after recognizing recently elected and installed, took / jthe existence of a state of emer} gency in the city and county, Gov-- ernor Sholtz communicated with: Stone. - yf He asked that.the federal Eove.p KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 19384. STATE Ct end a ra aa tO i er ae ence Tie Key West Citven Poccccccceseseccoccceecosceencscosscenceese eeeccececeoaces Immense a Views Florida’s Exhibit Over a million and a half visitors have already seen these displays and diroramas Exhibit at the Chicago World’s Fair. | erowd Florida Hall during the hours it is open. Standing 8 and 10 deep before iy at Florida’ Florida’s showings, NEW OFFICERS FILL PLACES AT ‘ROTARY MEETING * DENT, PRESIDES; BOARD OF DIRECTORS START OPERAT- ING At the regular Rotary jtheir respective pl with E. A. Strunk, new president of the or. ganization, presiding. The board of directors were} meuse banner with the insignia of ernment take immediate steps to Present at the session, and imme- the organization. Colors and guard from the American Legion, American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, officers from the crews of the U. S. De- stroyers Zane and Perry and a de- tachment from the Coast Guard Cutter Saukee, Troop 5, Boy Soeuts, Number 1 Fire Apparatus, help residents of the city,and coun- ; ty in “this hour of distress,” and, asked, Stone’ to accept Fesponsibil- ; aiding the section. “Key West and Monroe county are now: in a most serious condi tion,” the governor said. have lost’ cigar | factories; they ‘diately started functioning in their| various duties. The president named various and detachments] ity for the federal government in {committees for work during the} ensuing term, with a chairman selected for each unit. The president called a meeting “They |of the Board of Directors for next) Monday night at 8 o'clock, when) float of Key West Temple 20,}have lost the advantages from ajseveral matters of importance to’ Pythian Sisters, members of Tiger}navy base and an varmy base jthe club will be taken. up for dis-| aE aontributed figures ut Tail Tribe 19, 1. O. R. My and automobiles followed. Along the line of march bystand- ers cheered the different units as they passed, the cheering being prolonged for the drum and bugle aggregations and the representa- tions from the United States naval and Coast Guard branches, Arriving at the grounds of the Athletic Club the services units, were disbanded and returned to the naval station. The first item on the program was an exhibition drill by the American Legion. This consisted of a series of maneuvers and evo- lutions by the drum and bugle eorps. The different formations were carried out to the sound of _ the drum major’s whistle, and many of them though difficult-and com- plex were executed with east and pfeeision showing efficiency and the result of excelelnt training. The horse race had a number of entries, and though there were n@ full blooded bangtails in the entries, the mounts and their rid- | ers displayed an eagerness for the (Continued. on Page Four) } through removals; the pineapple tariff, established by congress, h: ruined the businesses of many my porters there; and there are now more than 6,000 people alréady on relief rolls. “From 1,400 to 1,500 families | must be cared for, immediately to| prevent starvation and disease There.can be no greater emer-; egncy than that which now con- fronts these people.” | The governor told Stone that it was his desire and request that / everything possible be done to re- lieve the distressed condition: “[_assure you,” , Sholtz _said,| “that I as governor of. the state | of Florida. will lend you every portion of cooperation that is with- in my power.” Promises Assistance j The governor promised Mayor Malone and Chairman’ Thompson that they would receive early as- sistance from the state or: fed-) eral governments, The governor’s acti: n was tak- } jen immediately upon H Tallahassee after a weel of inspection of the Key West ter-| titory in company with Stone. / “I do not yet know what action| Mr, Stone will take,” Governor 4 {chance to come here, i cussion, DOCTOR CHAPIN LEAVES TUESDAY’ Dr. E R. Chapin, of the United States Public Health Service, for- merly attached to the Marine hos-| [Imports were 43 pe pital, who was here on temporary duty during the absence cf Dr. YP. {D, Holloway, left Tuesday after- noon for Miami where he is now stationed. Before' leaving Dr. Chapin ex-' pressed his pleasure at having the opportunity of again meeting his }many friends in Key West, bot! jin the service and civil life. “There is ever a warm spot in| my heart for Key West and its people, and I always welcome’ the meet old friends and make new ones,” he told The Citizen. Truck Arrives Tonight--- with complete line of fruits and vegetables, _including Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Corn, Stringless Beans, Squash, Club | luncheon today, the new officers) i | in international commerce not yet | solved. | From j clusive, t exports pared wit Imports for the Exports Gain During First _ Part Of Year, With Europe In “Best Customer” Role the first part of January he department merce reports were $69 h, $427,400,000 in 193% WASHINGTON, July United States, world’s largest ex-, Pe" porter, made important gains confronted by many to | to $547.900,000, \ the figure of 1933. Devaluation A Factor 1934, although } total United States 200,000 a 100,000 (By Associated Press) 5.—The were made by steel rails... 752 cent... automobiles, tires, electrical agri- refrigerators, wheat, cotton, tobacco, i machinery, typewriters, cultural machinery, difficulties! crude petroleum products, wire, ‘yefined copper, textile machinery, j radio sets, apples, metal working machitiery, heavy iron and steel April, of in- and other products, the steeP rails, iron and steel com Some of gains, notably sere com- wire, radio sets and refrigerate’ put exports at above the period amounted 33 average, ; World Sales Rose . °F Department of — ¢ figures show trade all parts of the world. gain over dite Europe, incre visitors | » eity council and county, ** plans mimerce| TO BE INCLUDED IN NEW PROGRAM, TENTATIVE OUTLINE GIVEN AT MEETING CONDUCTED IN KEY .WEST ‘SUNDAY BEARNG ON MATTER The accompanying telegram _ex- plains the status of the rehabilita- tion program and the scope of the \ plans as given out by the Associat- ed Press, At the’ meeting last Sunday which was attended by about two | Score citizens, Governor Sholtz, ‘Julius F. Stone, Jr., J. L. Turn- | age, director of relief activities in | Key West and several out of town | visitors a tentative program was outlined, which by this time is fa miliar to most people in the city. Remarks By Governor In his opening remarks the gov- jernor stated that most people who lare residents of the city failed to realize the beauties with which {they are surrounded and said it ; was intended to make Key West the mecea of tourists and the para- dise of fishermen. | After some elaboration on the idea he then introduced Mr. Stone who gave a comprehensive outline | jof what his itentions were pro- | vided he could secure the approval |of Washington to put his plans in- tto effect. | He drew a beautiful word pi ‘ture of the future Key West in | the event his ideas could be carried out and the seéne was’ so beauti- iful and alluring that his listeners {sat spell bound with the grandeur | and magnitude of the project, | What he wishes to do comprises |the complete rehabilitation of the ‘city from every standpoint so as ito make it the most sought-aftei city in the United States and h said he felt confident he could cure the funds with which to ae-} ‘complish the transformation. i Asks Authority was then he requested the} commis- sioners to give the matter consid-{ eration and place in the hands of | the governor authority to do what: isoever he will with the reins of jcity and county governments, After this is done, Mr. Stone | said, the matter will be taken up with him by the govertror and the { for the project in all its |ramifications will be discussed jand a program of proceedure out-| lined. | At the conclusion of his talk, | |Mr. Stone asked that the meeting | land what transpired be considered It, Higher prices per unit of goods, the United States’ best customer,!an executive session and what w | trade value, which Bi ma |so considered a factor. The department ed for seasonal varia shows the actual quantities, strictions, were aver | index, adj | tio jof goods experted de us cent of the | pared with ne 25 average, compared h to as dollar dollars of 2 per 27 per cent a year j While { | March, [largely raw th dv | | were about si ne re cotton h| | shipments also continued | cline in May. } Export Increase General | Analysis of the first quarter |the Chamber of Commer } United States shows that the crease in exports pOnly four out of total exports r cent less e was to a tapering off of shipments. | ports failed to show when b: difficultie low level. In actual quantity measured devaluation, the same cheaper | terms of foreign currencies, is al- 62 per cent nt last year.! rent was 50 principal ex- an 2 Jin value as compared with nking troubl had forced business in the United States to an extremely nipments 71 the larger took 61 per cent more in goods in the first quarter than in period in 1933. in_ took more. to America Exports South 41 commerce’ gent, W: increased per r debts, tariffs, erchange re- and protective! continued to in- way of quota trade agreements terpose barriers in the world trade during the of the) howe’ wit 48 ze, per com in April than! seasonal, TONIGHT Cotton | R to de- Palace—“Randy and Holid ; Strand— tthe Lady” jing.” and and “ e of th in-} general.’ TOMORROW Palace—Randy “Holiday.” “Re he Ride: Alone and increg urn of the Terror” 1 efighter the and other and ite TRUCK WI% ARRIVE FRIDAY NIGHT American! Africa| per cent more and Oceania; six months, done in the way of outlining the {plans be kept from publication un- til all was ready for making, them public. | Governor ‘made arrangements to have the | Associated Press give full details | of the idea as soon as he and Mr | Stone had arrived at a definite {conclusion and had perfected the proposed rehabilitation plans. | Sholtz said he had ADOPT RESOLUTION full the Governor | Herewith, printed in resolutions vesting — in i Sholtz all legal powers conferred upon the officials of Monroe coun jty by law and empowering him to ! administer the affairs of the coun- ty in such manner as he may deem ; proper. A like resolution adopted by city council. Both of these were passed at ! special meetings held Monda: ! ernoon and to Tal | the same evening by special | livery. | RESOLUTION Whereas the major portion {the population of Monroe County was ASSe de- of jis unemployed and there is con-| (Continued on Page Four) STRAND THEATER Max Baer-Primo Carnera in ‘county citizens nd LDP PELE S | Key West, Florida, has the most equable weather in the country; with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit. \Passes Into Hands Of FERA In Rehabilitation Program STATE ADMINISTRATOR JULIUS F. STONE AC- "CEPTS GOVERNOR SHOLTZ’S INVITATION TO TAKE CHARGE OF AFFAIRS IN EMER- GENCY OPERATIONS (Ry Associated Press) JACKSONVILLE, July 5.—Affairs of Key West ae Monroe County today passed into control of the FERA as State Administrator Julius F. Stone, Jr., announced he had accepted’ Governor Sholtz’s invitation to take charge of communities in their “state of emergency.” In a letter to the governor, Stone said he was “glad to accept the responsibility” of attempting to restore city ind county to “prosperity.” “While I can make no rash promises, still I can assure you we shall do all we can,” said the administrator. From the governor’s letter and accompanying resolu- tions drawn up by the city council and county commis- sioners, Stone said he gathered the political units had declared themselves insolvent. “I consider then that my job is to be a receiver,” the t cn | administrator said. Stone said he would appoint someone to act is. his agent with the title of administrator. It is understood here B. M. Desens, bb department Siig haese, will be offered the post. _ KEY WEST TERMED “BERMUDA OF FLORIDA” JACKSONVILLE, West as “the Bermuda of Flor- with revived tourist trade io pump new life blood into the en city, was seen today by Jr. ief Administrator. Pians for a t a conferenc sholtz. Stone today called the situation at Key Wes cut example of a stranded population.” Acute he said, had long been a problem to the FERA, A recent survey, the administration said, indicated a cost of giving relief to Key We on the present “restricted” basis, would run in the next five years to about 900,000. He declared that as strictly busmess proposition money could better be spent in putting peop ally than in doling it out in relief g “Reduction of oy ng costs justifies capital expenditure ratio of ten to one. That is an save one dollar in operati expenses we are justified as business men in making an outla; ten dollars of our capital. Therefore the thing to do as see s to spend our money on projects that will make Key West and Monroe if supporting “Resolutions drawn up © we can hope for little from an industr to stick our heads in the sand. There i ‘ better under present circumstances.” in fact, Stone added, the qu population off the island ov.‘makin world will beat a path to its door, Claims Moving Population Won't Help Moving the populati “If the people gc In addition they will be arise which do not exist now under present conditions the July 5.—Key ida” Juiius Stone, Florida Emerge isting the city and county ‘are to be worked out here tomorrow between Stone and Governor Dave tartlingly a clear needs of the people, the amount 2 on their feet economic- we and commi: show al re There is no. need no hope for conditions to b council sion clearly tion was one either of moving the Key West so attractive that the 2, he said, would not lighten relief load. Tampa or Miami they will remain on relief surrounded by alien ocial problems would The inistrator added that even could better left in the cit “Key West presents a unique situation, a situation that ealis for unique methods,” Stone said. “The city undoubtedly has a charr all of its own, Why can’t we capitalize on that charm? There is no need for K\gy West to compete with Miami, for instance, for its tour- ist trade. Why not make it the Bermuda of Florida The administrator said the FERA recognized the Island ¢ presenting the most acute situation in Florida. “But we did t justified in taking such steps to remedy it as long a control all factors, With full | authoril like methods we have in mind without threat bling blocks that might arise otherwise Stone said he did not but tomorrow’s conference contemplated activities. Duncan Makes Survey At Key West Duncan has been at Key West making a survey, » tomorrow to attend conference betw Stone at which details of the Stone said he had a state highway department, and hi mittee, that Duncan car made a trator of Key W In the meanwhile will await tomorrow’s nee, sovernor Sholtz is enroute here from hi ersonville, North Caro’ » € ey spent th family, and could people be ot fee could use Du of meeting various stur ernor has in min inite announcement o. the gov a def would produce and will the en assurance of ¢ hairman of + ads . post FERA the be uilable for as admir Stone said further announcemen confer immer home Fourth of J ent, ioned In the fe » dispatch, told I ng certai nt in Jack Duncan, mer zen he had been in K hich he will take tomorrow morning } While in the of | Mr. { yernor. ector of local activi post of administra red. y telephone f Mr. Duncan was as and he replied he w | Twice today Mr. § 'Sholtz said. “I can ‘only hope! jthet. since the state of Florida is unable to give any financial assist- ance to the stricken people of. the jonctions Mr. Stone will devise a prey to assist them.” rehabilitatic aphs of buildi | Jacksonville for informa and has specifically asked that a numbe Bing Crosby-Carole Lombard in || old and new be sent to him. WE’RE NOT DRESSING Mr. Turnage is makir Matinee: Balcony, 10c; Orches- once and also ph tra, 15-20c; Night, 15-25 Tomatoes, Honeydew Cante. || Ut of 89 principal exports, or 80 een nad alkace ;per cent, showed gains that ; | ranged up to 752 per cent for the Lowe’s Cash Grocery _ |) svarter. 1117 Division Street. Phone 675 THE PRIZEFIGHTER AND {| THE LADY | I” CHARLES THT) CASH GROCERY | * 1212 Olivia Street with large variety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables George Parks Grocery 1339 Newton St. Phone 453 ms to have t cli son FERAr preparati graphs of tices for assignment. taken a’ in- | waiting in front of the The greatest percentage creases in quantity shipments} YOU MIGHT AS WELL HAVE THE BEST! WAGNER'S “PRIDE OF FLORIDA” BEER IS COOLING AND COSTS NO MORE, ON SALE AT ALL LEADING VENDORS