The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 27, 1934, Page 2

entitled to use in paper and of Gossiping Girlie for its readers’ Key West's Sunday paper contemplated improve- the editorials the Sunday f t * tf person conscious of acl The ean record $44... ! : il and the state health officer cautions us against the Aedes ' i ii was bumped off, and unless we take against the Stegomyia, this fever carrier will lay us low. ql ; F Herald was an adversary on the cross-state canal but own canal possibility through appropriation hove in sight it did kk turn about-face. The charitable to take is that The Herald has become Reculated with the spirit of fair play and operation, at inst. Administrator Stone speaking over the fadie last Friday night denied that he ae authorized to spend $13,000,000 to tehabilitate Key West. This is under- @andable in view of the unsuccessful ef- fprt® thus far to obtain a lean of even $10, 06,000, only $3,000,000 of which was to an outright grant for the building of the bridges. ith ? % What is human is subject to error, @nd the FERA, a human agency, naturally is making mistakes. ~Some of these mis- takes will be rectified, we are sure, as soon @ this governmental organization is orien- ted. A complaint that is frequently aired i the employment of two and even three Persons in the same family, when this is against the policy.of ‘the FERA. are chiselers in the government’s aritable structure everywhere and in * respect Key West is no exception to the rule. The new Cuban reciprocal trade treaty with the United States, which was signed in Washington last Friday, will re- dound to the interest of Key West at least to «nme extent. At one time both import and @xport trade between this city and Havana was enormous compared to that of foday, the trade between the two countries having fallen off more than 75 per cent.,; #t the same time other ports have made in- fonds on carrying this commeree, Never- theless, Key West will soon feel the bene- Bite of the treaty signed between the representatives of the two countries. juat | ' | Florida Fletchers and Florida vege-| fable growers are 50 per cent pro and 60 per cent con on the new Cohan treaty fiened last Friday. Dunean U. thinks : { | | . veement “quite fair and reasonable, hile George S., representing the Florida growers, thinks the treaty unfair to them, md called upon the next congress to re- peal the “extraordinary and dangerous” power granted the president to arrange reciprocal trade agreements. There is 4 way out, for if either of the signatories finds the treaty undesirable, it may abandon the new and go back to the old treaty. But ihere are some who say this is easier said than done. HUGH JOHNSON MAY RETIRE The time is near for the inevitable shakedown of the National Recovery Ad- ministration, From an emergency one- man agency created to function against the depression, all reports indicate that it is now about to evolute to a board which will largely determine in the light of ex- perience what parts of the N. R. A. have proved their worth and which will be dispatches credited to} recommended to Congress as permanent legislation. In the re-arrangement General Hugh 'S. Johnson may retire. From the begin- /ning of his man-killing task he has in- sisted that he did not want political office and had shouldered the burden only for the duration of the emergency. In recom- mending that a board be created to ad- minister NRA until it expires next June he asked President Roosevelt not to name him, although stating that he was ready to carry on if needed. . This reorganization will be mo- mentous in the industrial history of the nation, perhaps as much so as the initial | a } Guide Book to Accident Avoidance I like mathematics better than That’s one thing I like about insurance companies. They get figures. You cam tel the insurance that you are 39 ‘sold next Tuesday, and they'll tel a ee » just how an average man may expect to hve to a day. Simply because they have gathered millions of figures. _. The first step in licking any problem is to get the figures, E can sit in an easy chair with a book figures on automobile accidents enactment, for one was temporary and | which was compiled by The Travelers the other permanent. It is expected that many of General Johnson’s ideas will be the nucleus for the changes and the nation ean well hope so. Many persons have disagreed with the tireless administrator at times as he plunged head on into one difficulty after another. that purchasing power could be stimulated sufficiently through the consumer goods industries alone has been challenged by economists. But there are few in any strata who doubt the sincerity or fairness of General Johnson in his efforts to ad- | minister the act fairly to all—consumer, labor and employer. Perhaps one fundamental of the others and should be earefully safeguarded in the reorganization: that to succeed in the American way, the act must embody “industrial self-government to the fullest,” with always sufficient governmental super- vision to protect the public interest. This is a theory that some in the administration have combatted, even though each de- parture is a step further from the tradi- tional principles of the nation. THE KEY WEST EXPERIMENT (Tampa Tribune) In an informative article in the New York Times, Julius F, Stone, Jr., Federal Relief Ad- ministrator for Florida, tells of the plight of Key West, and of the plans of the FERA for rehabilitat- ing the stricken city. Bankrupt, with 80 per cent of its population on relief rolls, Key West offered a puzzling problem when it handed over its affairs to the federal and Mr. Stone says Key West’s troubles on the theory of “help to all who help themselves,” and “without resorting to any huge outlay of operating funds or creating sporadic te governments, it is planned to solve new industries or artificially reviving old ones.” The idea is “to bring the city back into economic health” by using “the local resources of the island and the actual jabor and talents of the Key West- ers themselves.” Keeping relief so inadequate as evacuation of the city, Mr. Stone to force says, “would merely be transferring people from relief rolls in Key West to relief rolls in other cities of the state, principally Tampa and Miami, whore social disturbances are already not infrequent.” So the FERA has determined to attempt to turn Key West into “an exceptional resort and tourist objective.” To that end a volunteer work corps has beew organized, and each citizen asked to sign up for a number of labor hours per week over a period of six months for the rehabilitation of the city. Enrollment is voluntary. The idea proved acceptable to the people. On the first day move than 1000 signed to work an average of 24 hours a week, on their own time and without mone- tary compensation. On a minimum enrollment of 60090 for 24 hours a week for six months, it is esti- mated that citizens of Key West 4,744,000 hours of labor, on the baeis of 40 cents will contribute an hour, which means a voluntary contribution of approximately $1,500,000, The labor will be de- voted to making the island attractive to visitors, more livable to residents, Thus, Mr. Stone says, “Key West fair cross-section of the soeiglogical and eeonamic offers a problems facing the country, It has now become a laboratory where solutions to these problems may be worked out. AN the legal, political and economic powers are centralized in the hands of the Flo Emergency Relief Administration, The program, as it is now being developed, should bring actual physical and spiritual comfort to seme 10,- suffered as few other com- 000 people who have munities have in reeent years, and such relief will result of the labor and enthusiasm of the people of Key West.” The underlying theory of NRA | gen- | Caesar did not heed the warning} eral’s philosophy stands dominant over all | i | funding five percent gold bonds }and to issue and distribute $25,- 000,000 of capital stock as stocky. Insurance Company, and I can prevent most future automobile accidents . . right tnere in my chair. T see that 35,000 were killed and in- jured last year by stepping out from hind parked cars and getting them- selves hit. Well, the way te avdid a repetition of that next year is for nobody to step out fionr behind a parked car until. he’ has peeked in both directions to see if anycarsarecoming. That settles that! jore tham 125,000 accidents were People| caused last year by drivers exceedin the speed Timit--5,640 persons killed: | the way to prevent those 5,640 deaths next year is for everybody to observe speed limits. Simple, isn’t it? More than 61,000 accidents were caused last year by drivers driving on the wrong side of the road—2,270 killed. All we have to do to avoid those 61,000 accidents is for all drivers to ay on the right side of the road hence- forth, And yet some people can be done” about. automobile acci- dents. _We do not discover or invent new kinds of accidents. We go on repeating the same old accidents year after year. Passing standing street cars—3,100. Passing on curve on hill—5,420, etc. Pretty silly, isn’t it? KEY WESTIN | DAYS GONE BY | Ago Today As Tal The Files Of The From ‘izen Miss Eliza Sanchez heads the t in the race for ‘regal honors} in the San Carlos Celebration. j With votes totalling well over two} million, she passed Miss Carmen: Quetgles, the former leader, !ast week, it was discovered at the last count of votes. With the final date set for October 6, a° chance that the contest may tske a new turn is presented. As soon as it is definitely decided they are out of the running, those who have heen holding votes in reserve for the last few weeks of the cam- paign may switch their support to the leaders. This will make the race doubly interesting. H Associated Press dispatch: Washington, D. C.—The Florida East Coast Railroad today applied to the interstate commerce com- mission for authority to issue and sell $15,000,000. of first and re- dividend. Editorial comment: men in Key West are ing the spirit of economy denying their wives clothes this season. Some show- by any new As indications now point, there will be more prominent men in Key West during the San Carlos Celebration than ever before. In- vitations have been sent to Wash- ington to be distributed among high American and Cuban offi- cials there and some have also been sent to the mayor of Ameri- ean and Cuban cities. The tota! number of these personal invita- tions mailed is 470. A “mobilization call” will be one of the features of National Defense Day to be observed here) ft on Sept. 12 by the local National : } Guards. This test will take the | place of the regular drill during the week of Sept. 7. The post | commander of the local battery will hold a careful examination: after the men are mobilized. These are orders sent out by the Adjutant General of the State of; Florida. The City Council, in a meeting; last night, sustained the action of the mayor in dismissing one ef, the officers of the local police force, { A fire oceurring last night bad- | ly burnt down a bungalow on} Catherine street, opposite the gas! plant. Shortly before the flames | P&O PORT TAMPA—HAVANA—WEST INDIES Effective April 27, 1933 Leave Key West for Havana Tuesdays and Fridays 12415 tM, 9:45 A e Key West for Port days 6:30 P. M. Tickets, Reservations and Information at Ticket Office on the Dock, "Phone 71 | gene Sands is journeying to {dian Beach, Florida, to vacation rea Havana for Key West Wednesday. and Saturdays Today’s Horoscope Ce Seer swweinanceeswee nes This will be a person of indus- trious habits, and an investigator j Happenings Here Just 10 Years. into little understood matters, and probably successful in his endeav- ors, principally through long and earnest labor. Many troubles will probably have to be overcome, but with the hopeful nature, they should not be particularly arduous | nor difficult to put aside. Both birth and death rates de- clined slightly in Kansas during the first six months of 1934, compared with the same period of 1933. burst out, a man was seen fleeing from the premises by the watchman at the gas plant who reported that he fired several shots at the intruder. It is the general opinion that the fire was of incendiary ori When posteard week in Key West comes along, send a post- card to a friend or relative out of town with a view of the Island y on it. The aim of the !ocal hamber of Commerce in request- ing this is to advertise the city as idely as possible. ‘The cities of Florida originated the publicity idea last year and the chamber wants to have Key West advertis- ed as much as possible this year. Suecess will depend on how. many posteards local residents send out. A movement to print special fold- ers of views of this city and dis- | tribute them to local folk free of charge is being contemplated. Judge and Mrs. Henry H. Tay- lor, formerly of this city, will en- tertain the Pirates’ Club of Key West on Labor Day at their home in Coral Gabl The followi club members will make the trip: Elma Lightbourn, — John rpley, John Delgado, Maurice Rivas, Maxie. Markovitz, I, Melt- ; zer, George Brice, Dr. Aurelio Perez and Harry, Jones. Personals: Mrs. A. E. Smith left aon the Cuba last night. ude H. Roberts, who has been visiting at points in Texas. arrived Monday night. Withel- mina Goehring was a passenger Miami yesterday. Mrs. rd B. Grillon and daughters, Leota and Mary Elizabeth, return-} ed to the city from an extended visit te Pe Mrs. Eu- with her parents. Mrs, L. A. Pin- der and children, Rebah and Ethel, Is in the city this morn- Ee i. | Mary Elizabeth Trout entertain. ed a number of her friends with a@ party yesterday afternoon at her home. Games were played and hments served. ing. } Ch dead seh he uke uhh he de hah, uke ade ule _ STEAMSHIP Co. UNITED STATES FAST MAIL ROUTES FOR Tampa Wednesdays and Satbr- ee ee enn J. H. COST-.R, Agent. i Leon-! In. | \ | i say “nothing | Bangor, Maine, July 4, 189%. IVALtietedeéezlitzaaaitidtaeddéddé.’ Saa4 ' { MONDAY, AUGUST 27, TODAY’S WEATHER Temperature* | Jacksonville to Flevide CO eer wcessaaasanaseseses 1770—George W. F. Hagel,| Highest German philosopher, born. Died | Lowest Nov. 14, 1831. Mean ; Normal Mean Rainfali* Yesterday's 1772—Gideon Blackburn, an eloquent Southern Presbyterian clergyman, missionary to the In- digns and educator, born in Vir- inia. Died in Mlinois, Aug, 23, 1838, i } 1796—Sophia Smith, the New! 6:06 a. m. A tropical disturbance of «aall G20 po m.; dinmeter but considerate inten Sun rises Sun sets . Moon rises p. misity is central thie morning ahegt ; [Enea iF a yeaa of! Moon sets .. a. M.' fifty miles east of Galveston, Tee cy eolege for ‘women bearing ‘omorrow’s Tides “ | her name, born at Hatfield, Mass. . au RR ow es vs ae Died there, June 12, 1870. | High 12:98, The center will cross ¢ cam —_ liew . ; _ 8:38 5:47} coast between Galveston and Port 1865—Sallie €. G. Law, the| Barometer at 8 a m, today: | Arthur carly thin afterteen ah Sere oe) seme yh tes Sorta ored in the cause of the Confed-} ; eracy and in the founding of hos-| WEATHER FORECAST storm warnings, whieh were om pitals, known as the “Mother of; cian rome last — ~— anes the Confederacy,”. born in Wilkes| Till 8 pe m., Tuesday) urrieane warn rel ry Co, Nu, Died June 28, 1994. Key West and Wicinity: Partly, ton to Port Arthur this morning cloudy tonight and Tuesday, me s have occurred —~ th» 1809—Hannibal Hamlin, Vice} probably thundershowers Tues. last 26 hoere on the Lowivinns President in the first Lincoln ad- and east Texas New Ge ministration, Maine governor, a’: ‘ leans reporting | hes There U. S. Senator for 25 years, born} has sho been light rain in per at'] tions of the Lake region, and local at Paris Hill, Maine. Died showers in soothern Florida sad orth Careima. Temperateres 1822—William H. Englisk, In-} continue abnormally recom diana statesman and __ historian, :{ the upper Misieippt and Wie born at Lexington, Ind. Died in, - souri Valleys eastward over the Indianapolis, Feb. 7. 1896. +3 {Middle and Rert® Atlantic States Se j but are generally seasenshie 1851—Charles Noble Gregory, throughout the South internationally-known American] Thundershowers G. 8 “—~ authority on law, edueator and’ gay; gentle to moderate east and Official In ad editor, born in Otsego Co., N. +} h aii - Died in Washington, D. C., July) S°utheast winds. Public health suthoriion sap 10, 1982. | Florida: Partly cloudy tonight mensies and ms act run in eyeles that of@ | and Tuesday, with scattered then- | ¢f ial dershowers Tuesday afternoon, it «it year apart eee yy ‘s Today In History wonccecceneenccosasenes 1776—Battle of Long Island, N.' Y¥.—one of the gloomiest hours of the Revolution. 1858—Seeond of the histerie Lineoln-Douglas debates. i A FINANCING PLAN TO REPAIR AND MODERNIZE YOUR PROPERTY YOU MAY APPLY for credit to make hous ing improvements, if you can repay in regular in stallments over a period of from ome to three years. Repairs or alterations often do wonders by adding to the value of your home or other property. De you want to know about the plan spon sored by the United States Government and «p- proved financial institutions? IF SO, CONSULT— 1859—First American oil well} epened at Titusville, Pa., by Col.| Edwin F. Drake. 1915—Wife and three daugh- ters of Gen. John J. Pershing pe ished in San Franeiseo fire. 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