The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 13, 1936, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service. For 56 Years Deyoted to the Best Interests of Key West VOLUME LVII. No. 244. LOCAL PROJECTS | ~,4 PLACED BEFORE | 5. PLANNING BOARD! ; CAMPAIGN. MONUMENT EXPERTS DISAGREE PUZZLING FACTORS CONFUSING PUBLICITY BUSINESS SITUATION THE LABOR VOTE Mrs. Wm, R. Warren, who left | wHO HAS THE FARMER? Sunday morning for Jacksonville THE “RELIEF” VOTZ by Mrs. Robert! orieR PUBLIC ISSUES Spottswood to attend the meeting Leoonine sentiment that he’ expected to dominate the electorate. Certain- ly these drifts to and from eer- tain types exist but it is hard te | say when they start and when they -end, and mid-campaign weeks are not the occasion for passing on such a question. 1 MRS. WILLIAM R. WARREN, | WHO ATTENDED MEETING IN JACKSONVILLE EXPECT- ED TO RETURN TOMORROW | Then a:ain, there is so much propaganda being sent out, in the form of speeches and from party j Sources, so much big talk at party [neacavariers and so many patent efforts to pull something that will iget over big and hurt the other accompanied of the Southeastern Planning Or- ganization, is expected to be in Key West tomorrow. The program of the local mem- bers of the planning board was ar- By HUGO SIMS, Special Washington Correspondent Of The Citizen The campaign is on in full swing this week, with speakers it rading the nation and poltieal prog- |side, that it is diffielt to guage jthe full effect of the various }moves being made in the game of ; polities. In fact, it is ! question whether there is any net gain made by either side through often af nosticators busy trying to figure|the use of such tactics, but they ranged in such a way as to pre-| out how the voters will cast their; have cluttered up previous cam- sent to the southeastern organiza-|ballots in November. Both Presi-|paigns andsthey will continue fo tion those projects which had | dent Mosserelt aod cue Easdon josloayau4 heteg' the panlle ages are careful weighin; e «stra-:for y Oo come. uring bem oer’ bys lscal pe “a tegie value af their aeronil ap-'campaign it is not easy to put a ning board with those in first pearances, anxious to make their/finger on the dominant issue, by place which the board considered} addresses where they will do the! which we mean, the factor that most needed. most good, Both sides are study-{most influences the voters because Aside from this activity of Mrs.|ing public reaction to campaign, very often the candidates do not Warren on the Planning Board, events and doing their best to keep | know the answer themselves. she is connected with the Social things moving smoothly and ef-! tively. Welfare Work in Key West and is|<°°"V"ly: at the head of the organization handing the activities attendant We face an unpsual situation lin the business world, where con- Meanwhile, there is not much al on the Human Security Week pro- gram in Key West. Mrs, Warren has made plans by which she hopes to stimulate in- terest in the amendment, which if ratified at the general election on November 3, will give the State Legislature power to appropriate funds for relief purposes, During the entire time the sev- eral programs of relief have been functioning in Key West, Mrs. Warren has been one of the most active participants in every phase of the work, and doing for others, and all of this work, it was point- ed out at WPA and FERA head. quarters today, . without. any remuneration except ledge that cach task has been well done, BEVERAGE OFFICER WILL MAKE ROUNDS TO CONDUCT SURVEY OF ALL PLACES REQUIRING LICENSES Asked today what was the status of the places which are sell- ing beers and wines, some selling liquors, in Key West, Beverage In- spector George Gomez replied that at this time he is unable, to say, but he will know all the details within the next few days. Said Mr. Gomez, “I believe all the places wh'ch intend to secure licenses for selling beverages, in- cluding intoxicants, have had am- ple time to secure them, and to- night I am starting on the usual round up.” Continuing Mr. Gomez said: “TI do not wish to place any person in a position which may prove em- barrassiny; and which may cost them money in the end, but I do think that every person who in- tends to comply with the law and; protect his business by the proper license has time to do so. At any rate I will find out within the next few days,” DEMOCRATIC UNIT WAGES CAMPAIGN The Young Democratic Club of Monroe County is now waging an securing the know-/ had the: real news in Washington for commentator, although one or two news breaks are liable from the Supreme Court which conven- ed last week and has on its pro- gram decisions in regards to a re- hearing on two important cases. These will probably be acted upon before the end of the month and one ef them may precipitate ‘the court into the I'melight again al- though the political significance of the court’s opinions can be dis- counted to a large degree. jthe country are anxious for Wash- ington-eorrespondents to give them hime Hane “dope off how the*nation | will vote but, almost witout ex- ception, they want to hear good news for their candidate. If the writer is sending out his stuff to Democratic newspapers he can play the tune that wil] suit the |New Dealers and all will be well, If he is sending his dispatches to Republican newspapers he can call the music to a turn and know thet those who read what he has to say {will be satisfied. These two sen- tences account for much of what is being read on the present cam- paign. The writer of this weekly fea- tur? articic, wh'ch appears ‘n hun- ;dreds of newspapers, scattered ‘all over the United States, lists ! among his publishers Democratic ‘and Republican journals. Conse- |quently, he is read each week by thousands of Democrats and thou- ;Sands of Republicans. Facing {this situation there is nothing to {be gained by trying to please either group but much to be ac- quired by giving an honest, un- biased and impartial survey 0: the situation as he sees it ; from week to week. In the long run the | reputation of this feature is worth |more to the author than the fail- ure or success of any candidate or |the triumph of either party in an j election. There are a numter of very in- teresting factors that combine to make predictions somewhat risky in the present campaign. There is. jot course, the personal popularity :of the President, his unusually acute political sense and the pow- er that he has to dramatize his po- sition. Against him, we have an as governor that has been capita- lized by his backers but, withal, nothing like the advertising that Readers of newspapers all over! ‘something like an approach to ‘veal prosperity, spotted as our re- covery is at this stage, but with ‘enmity against the administration. ‘quarters, but, in the higher .¢les of business and finance, there yean be little doubt of the opposi- ition to the President and, con- ; 8equerttly, support of Governor ;Landon. How many votes will this biackboard and the situation car only be set down as one of the factors to be considered. ~ Offsetting the attitude: of busi- tiess there is great enthusiasm for the President in Labor circles, jwith general belief that He will get from eighty to ninety per | bor. This, it is admitted, he did jmot have four years ago. Will it offset his losses among the so- called upper crust or cancel the idefections of business leaders? : Will unorganized labor follow the lead of the unionized workers or will they give a more willing ear to the blandishments of employers? There is talk to be found on both sides of this question but, in gen- era', the President , stands high with working people and seems reasonably certain to have an j edge among this group. Where the farmer will throw his weight is a question on which \there is agreement in only one respect, that both sides c!aim his fealty and admit that if either gets his general support the election is in the bag. Undoubted- ly, the big problem at the begin- ning of Gov, Landon’s campaign was to cut into the popularity of the President with. the farmers. Agriculture has been improved a great deal in the past threé years, regardless of what you may read }-~and the farmers had been great- ly impressed. Have they been turned toward the Republican nominee, in the vital western areas. by the campaign of Gover- |nor Landon and his discussion of farm policies? If you know the answer to this question, you can get your price from either side. Again, we come to a factor, new and women who have been assist- jed by the activity of the govern- imetit “under the general head business generally proclaimed in} cent of the vote of organized i-| has accompanied the President of fe\ief. Many of them, in the active campaign in the interest of | and certainly nothing’ like his pop- ''past, have ‘been life-long Repub- the Democratic Party in the com-| ular acclaim in the past few years | Tica’ ing general election, it is stated. | during a great national crisis. Who | their A Windshield strips bearing the} knows..which tyne the: voters will slogan, “Complete the Job With} favor?....Who 1h yw Roosevelt,” and window strips | bulk of our pin Fe 8 be 9 bg gia reading, “We Vote Demoetatic,” | Roosevelt : {prefer Tad uflosl largesses have been received by the club andj business-like piel eae the order} treasury and a members of this organization are jof the:man from Kansas. i making an effort to place one of = these in every automobile in the | Calvin Coolidge, it is said, be-| promises? If this has not city. fore the campaign of 1928, ex-jabout, will these men and William Arnold, president, and| pressed the opinion that the peo-jor an appreciable majority Ray Bridwell, seeretary of the|ple of the nation would not pre-|them, vote for President club, are in charge ef distribution |fer his type much longer. He/velt through a sense of of the slips and will be glad te|seemed to sense a in the} for what has been done for ? Bive same to anyone requesting|mood of the peovle did not/It is upon the answer to this ques- them. prefer to attempt to fit in with the (Continued on Page Four) st Cittzr —. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1936. PILL LLL LA EXTENDS THANKS FOR COURTESIES SHOWN VISITORS Cuban Consul Berardo Rod- riguez wishes to extend his thanks and appreciation of the many courtesies extended by Mayor Harry C. Galey and other officials, and the peo- ple in general to the officers of the Cuban Ships Patria and Juan Bruno Zayas, and visit- ing dignitaries, during the stay of the vessels in port. Consul Rodriguez told The Citizen that the officers and others arriving on the ships were delighted with the atten- tions shown them, the series of entertainments arranged for their benefit and before leaving yesterday requested ‘Consul Rodriguez to publicly express their regrets at hav- ing to leave and to extend the hearty thanks and sincere ap- precijation of the courtesies shown, ¥ Lkrdudk haddediut| LEGION CORPS : _ MAKES PLANS ’. FOR WINTER sath on OUTLINES PROGRAM OF citions are greatly improved, ee EVENTS AMONG WHICH WILL BE TWO DANCES TO BE GIVEN IN NOVEMBER | Of course, this is denied in some! cir-| Now that everything is in read- iness, new officers elected and the organization functioning smooth- ly and uninterruptedly, the Amer- affect? The answer is not on any! jean Legion Drum and Bugle Corps is planning a number of events for the near future. The present ‘official lineup “of the organization has at its head, Captain John Delgado, Liewtenant John Pinder, Drum Major Nestor | Hernandez, Drill Sergeant George Watkins, Drum Instructor Cleve- land Saunders and Bugle Instruc- ter Mervin Plant. Plans have been gotten under ;way for twe dances during early part of November and pre- parations are going ahead in an effort to make these affairs the outstanding social events of the season. The first of the dances will be given on the night of November 7. This will be a Saturday n‘ght and will be held at Raul’s, Club | Miramar, on Rooseve!t Boulevard. Arrangements have been com- pleted, The Citizen was told~ to- day, for the second of the dances’ which will be given Wednesday night, November 11, in the open- air pavillion of the Habana-Ma- drid Club, Everett Rivas, member of the -organization, said today that an effort is te be made to have other orgenizations in the city give the legion every assistance possible in carrying out the plans for the dances, and making them memor- able affairs of the kind. He gave the assurance that those organizations which give as- sistance to the legionnaires in mak- ing these affairs successful, will the able and honest man, with a record |in the present campaign, the men/in turn be given every assistance by the Drum and Bugle Corps, in the event that aid is asked. spore ISSUE RELIEF PROBLEM CAMPAIGN SHOW NOTHING BUT A FLOP AS FINAL CURTAIN RISES a eee By BYRON PRICE NYA PROJECT TO BE FILLED ~dWkatever October may have i APPROXIMATELY <9 YOUTHS MUCH SPECULATION exrza-| OF TELEPHONE store, it is comin, to be gee-raly WHi SE GIVEN PLACES admitted that as s dramatic agpeee (CO CO PROGRAM SOW SENG ED INTO AS TO WHETHER) ' CO. COMES IN; -_—_ | tackle the campaign of 1936 tas OUTLINED IT WILL PROVE OUTSTAND-| ING IN ACTIVITIES HOWARD OVERLIN, WHO SUC-' faite couspicuous'y, thus far, t By BYRON PRICE | CEEDS TIM PITTMAN, WAS! come up to expectatoons. ‘Tere wil me veces ‘or a> (Chief of Bureau, The Associated | ; — wan Pine! Bat ethene ciecras.t ‘CALLER AT THE ae Perhaps the advance sutiens Presimetely 42 ponte OFFICE TODAY | promised tec mach Pechaps the St set of 2S and 25 poem im the : al ie ited _ iecel NYA peepee & Ge acer Howard Overlin, new manager! preceding the June _ ? ae \NEW MANAGER after all, as the paramount issue of this campaign? Months ago many predicted it '4¢ the Southern Bell Telephone would, but the Passed and Telegraph company in Key, withpat much indication that the | West wat 2 welcomed caller at Rape the co the office of The Citizen this - . nal prophecy. would be fulfilled. Polit-' morning, in com : The imparted too high 2 patch to summer office of the weet aecemen: te ep At Ge oe Gee Ge ft Ge peg geeeuliy teecegtec: So-ae om sews o igal Misewssion diffused itself over! Pittman, who has been relieved, | Performance: whet with al af Ge. pce sca Sem she state i 5a taki | and will leave for Fort Lauderdale cratory about a= “epochal =t== office ie Jncheemwillie | Thursday to accume thevmamage-| sie ong 2 “campaign of the xm Lk re be g-from-the.Dupont dynasty 524 ment of the office there. Es iad ism, « Boondoggling was; Mr. Overlin is originally from , ***¥- os | Evansville, Ind., he sa‘d, but has; {been living in Florida for the past 4 a may have beignd am nounced within the west Sew Soe of}18 years and the greater part of ] = Mex ef oe ee ae = werds about other things. jthat time has been manager of the | duly te build ep oe eaticipetion oes aaaa jcompany’s offi it Sanford. lof prospective thrill. Governer a October, however, has develop. | Arey pa react - js aM paps De wie: $25 meee ‘sions of the city, Mr. Overlin re- Landen’s celebrated telegram % 28 hemes of sock cop |Plicd that he arrived last evening ' cy veised and President Receeit’s SS SESS = Eee = Se in every- be 2 ager of Tree ae Se aoe tec wt seme heard of now and then, but mostly it remained lost in ithe cloud om ed-some signs that the relief poli- administration are to be debated; ot debate of proportions smoul-} ent. }dered ‘and then broke -out again! gies and practices of the Roosevelt ' and had only a brief time in which | ‘to form opinions, but he has re-; Philadelphia announcement <f = ceived so many de’ightful reports’ .. ‘ mm é > hed the both’ widely and with bitter insis-|of the city from visitors who have | ib | itenté between now and election periods, he was satisfied he would \be like other visitors and Lecome =ccepted by mest of the country fs ja Key West Booster. ; The Repzblican national com- | | mittee has opened up so fierce “B iKS ASSIGNED i barrage, naming individuals andj |AN bl EL | ,bhas been mot ever NAMED CAPTAIN OF TENDER ' soscoment as to the day,’ to come. places, that some of those named are threatening to sue for libel. A senate committee has come under! increasing pressure to look into ehakges. of relief. polities int Pegne| POPPY OF LIGHTHOUSE sylvania. Governor Landon has! SERVICE jeined in a demand for greater | } publicity of relief payrol!s, I i | ; As the curtain goes up Wm. C. Banks, second officer; fima! act, many of the cask On the other side, Relief Ad-' on the Lighthouse Tender Ivy, has!tomers are grumbling. They ministrater Hopkins has made a been assigned to the position of wondering when the play = gomg blanket denial anl counter-charge, | Captain of the Teuder Poppy, Te-'to begin. and a West Virginia audience has! Placing L. H. Muse, captain, who” jge'mers Defined Dispute has been transferred back to the} booed Senator Holt from the plat- iposition of first officer on the} form, with his speech attacking Tender Ivy. relief operations undelivered. When Captain John Peterson! Caused Cabinet Row | went on leave several months ago! This begins to look like some and on October 1 was retired from | of the fire and brimstone which the service, Mr. Muse was appoint-! had been promised so lavshly by,ed master of the Poppy. He re-: That slene, however. wpe nce the advance agents of the cam-|cent'y applied to Superintendent | Pl#in the present state paign, {William W. Demeritt to be trans-| It is hardly a secret that six ferred back to the Ivy as first of- months ago, even the inner cire ficer. cles of the administration in' Yesterday the superintendent, Washington were greatly agitated granted the request of First ork. | that over Mr. Hopkins’ relief set-up.|cer Muse, appointed Second Offi- cept, aut «> gum The story never has been pub-!cer Banks and wrote the depart-| dispute. lished, but there is reason to be-| ment advising that the second of-| Something lieve that on at least one occasion ficer carried papers of a master)" ™ thei dispute came within inches of |on ocean going vessels and recom- resulting in’a cabinet resigna-| mended that the appointment of tion: * | Captain Banks be made perman- pte large part to subordimatiern ef the lie 1s}, TINT hi and agaim in congress. In every community people were quarrel- ing about relief. One of these | closest to Mr. Landon predicted that, if nominated, he would! plunge into the relief situation at once, and lay it on hot and heavy throughout the campaign. | Actually, the Republican nomi-; nee did make a beginning in that! direction in his speech of accept-| ance. Other parts of his address} seemed to attract greater public z = attention, however, and awaken| _Aleida Betancourt, 13, died last louder echoes in the opposition ight 8 o'clock in the home at 737 camp. Then the drought and one Love Lane. Funeral services will thing and another turned the de-!be held this afternoon fiom the bate into different and somewhat residence at 5 o'clock. Rev. E. RB. confused channels. Boon-doggling, Evans, of Congregational church, was shoved aside, as had been the Will officiate. x tt | YOUNG KEY WEST RESIDENT DIED AT 8 O'CLOCK LAST EVENING NE all f j I ‘been here for either short or long, ring of high drama They were * f i ene Seeecame er pects St test sees smo >= eee See on S24 gouge a jas authentic prophecy of whet war This situation is ‘tracesble i* occ. of We sectec | & { Hi sini constitutional issue before it. | Funeral atrangements are un- SQUARE DEAL | RESTAURANT ALFRED KNOWLES, Prop 1020 Fleming Street PAY US A VISIT Serving Short Orders, Reg- | ular Meals, Cold Drinks SAND eal ; i