The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 7, 1937, Page 2

eee Lenn = PAGE TWO The Key West Citizen | pabliched a Ex (oth pogrom 40E EN, Business Manager From The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets Unly Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County. ¥ ADVERTISING RATES ~ Made known on sppiication. SPECIAL NOTICE aul reading notices, ca of thanks, resolutions of vespect, obituary motlcgs. dees will be charged for at the rate of 10 cents a line. Notices for entertainments by churches from which ® revenue is to be derived are 5 cents a line. The Citizen is an oven forum and invites discus- sion of public issues and subjects of local or general interest but it will not publish anonymous communi- cate iy Se V——————— IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. Bridges to complete Road to Main land. ’ Free Port. ey Hotels and Apartments. Rathing Pavilion. Alvports—-Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. one red As a town goes, so gces _the news- paper. Who is the quinque vir of the county commissioners? It appears that Governor Cone is the real thing, and one whom only the wrong- . doers need to fear. sf When an employe is dissatisfied with his job, he shou!d do thé manly thing and either remain loyal to his boss or seek em- ployment elsewhere. “Rasputin,” Orange’ Park, writes that he is well on his way to Key West to spend the Winter. The Island City ought to meet that guy with a band.—Times- Union. ‘ Tampa has had to place large warn- ing signs on her docks to keep motorists from running into the river. Any motorist who cannot see the end of a dock should go to an occulist—Times-Union. Or cut out his bibacity. Governor Cone has vowed to clean up Miami and the gamblers will have to beat~u hasty retreat or have former Sheriff Hardie, (ousted by former Gover- nor Sholtz because he did his duty) on their hands. If the people of Key West lesire to have the local gambling situation leared up, a word to Governor Cone will ring the desired results. When you buy something from a Key West merchant just remember that he millions of dollars in ite j dent’ Roosevelt's’ veto; the -exaggerate the BIG NEWS OF 1936 Various editors and press association executives are indulging in their annual practice of selecting what they consider the biggest news stories of the past year. Virtually all agree that the greatest story of 1936, from a news and human interest viewpoint, was the abdication of King Ed- ward VIII of Great Britain as a result of his remance with Mrs, Simpson. In the domestic news, outstanding | events were the.Supreme Court’s invalida- tion of the AAA Act; the passage of the baby boiid soldiers’ bonus bill over Presi- landslide re- election-of Roosevelt and Garner; the elec. trocution of Hauptmann for the Lindbergh crime; the summer drouth; the split in the American Federation of Labor, and the seamen’s strike, along with other ' labor troubles. The most important develop- ment of the year, although not spectacular as a news story, was the marked return to- ward prosperity. The peace conference at Buenos Aires, | which was addressed by President Roose- velt, was another important event affect- ing this country, and one from which mutual benefits for all the Americas are |, expected. In the foreign- news, the Italian con- quest of Ethiopia; the civil war in Spain; the continued rearming of Germany; troubles in the Far East, and many minor incidents which have threatened to cause another great war, have been followed with anxious interest throughout the world. The close of the year was marked by continued strife and unrest, with all the great nations, including the United States, engaged in strengthening their armed forces, all former pacts for the limitation of armaments having been virtually scrap- ped. During 1936 the economic condition of most nations showed improvement, and if a general war can be averted this im- provement should continue. Will 1937 be a year for better or for worse? Time alone will tell. THE ANSWER IS UP TO YOU When the final figures are made up, it will very possibly be found that the ‘automobile accident record of 1936 was the worst in our motoring history—from the standpoint of injuries and property damage, as well as fatalities. Will 1937 further “improve” that record? The answer is up te the millions who drive cars and walk our streets and highways, We make our cars mechanically safer —and accidents increase. We apply the} most advanced engineering knowledge to the problems of highway construction— and accidents increase. We stiffen our ‘traffic laws—and accidents increase. It is a telling commentary on our driving habits that the worst accidents in- volve cars in good condition operating on first-class highways under excellent weather conditions—not worn-out wrecks driving on icy phvement in a storm. There is a percentage of drivers who habitually “safety factor’—and the annual cost is 35, 000 lives and hundreds of cannot make p#ofit unless you pay him for , tion. the purchase. Or are you one of those shysters who are indifferent to what hap-| weaves through pens to the merchant once he has credited you with the goods. Fortunately, are not many of that breed in this com- munity; must of those indebted to the local merchants would gladly liquidate — their obligations if they had the funds. In 1936 only 900,000 bottles of cham- pagne were consumed in the United States, but that is still a far cry from the 6,000,- property destruc- The driver who steps on it—who congested traffic—who disdains traffic signals—who regards there | pedestrians as a nuisance to be run off the streets—this driver is responsible for m manslaughter on an unprecedented scale. Will the American people continue to countenance his ravages? PROTEST GROSS SALES TAX (Miami Daily News) “We commend to Florida’s legislators’ atten- 000 bottles of the sparkling beverage that | tion the }horch of 3,000 merchants on Alabama’s trickled down dry throats in pre-prohibi-|} historic statehoype in protest against the proposal tion days. The supply of champagnejis at hand and the money to pay pr it is avail- able, but the taste, lost during»thedays of prohibition and the depression that fol- lowed, must be re-acquired. ‘The number of champagne addicts*is: growing apace with the consumption and new highs are piled up daily, much to the chagrin of our prohibition friends. ‘Bhat it is not prac- tical to keep champagne more than a score of years has been the sad experience of this writer. A bottle of the nectar was put aside with the intention of preserving | “goats of all tax legislation.” it for 21 years to celebrate a certain family event and for his extended patience was rewarded with what tasted like a poor grade of vinegar. The cork had decayed and spoiled the once sparkling beverage. the Sarasota Herald declares. Bis. Gales — Sars oF already has a gyros Jastosession ofsthe legislature under the guise should be ‘marched’ againgt. by independent as well as chain- store merchants. ject, storekeepers and other sheuld be more on the alert than ever to see that they are not made the goats of all tax legislation.” sales tax enacted by of anti-chain st@re legislation which And while we are on the sub- smal] business men Two years ago most of the small business men, who were, as the Herald seems to infer, misguided, merchants the Let us hope they have learned their lesson from the failure of that legislation to work. were happy to make the large Big business and smalj busi- ness usually—though not in every specific cas rise and fall together. Their interests, as far as taxation is concerned, are very much the same. KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY | Ago Today As Taken From The Files Of The Citizen O. H. Rogers, recruiting of- ficer for the state penitentiary at Raiford arrived in Key West this morning and leit on the afternoon train Zor Raiford with two prison-' ers who were convicted of murder at the last session of circuit jeourt. A. Dice, alias Lorenzo, goes up for 20 years, having been eonvicted of killing his former sweetheart Mercedes Carmancha, and E. R. Bodine, the other prisoner must serve a six years sentence for killing E. C. Morine. Bodine entered a valuntary plea; of guilty of murder in the second degree. This is the first time that two men have been murder at the same of court in Key West, and neither of them was a native of the city. Hon. Orestes Ferrara, Cuban ambassador to the United States and president of the Cuban’ dele-' gation to the League of Nations, and Mrs. Ferrara, formerly a Key West girl, arrived from Havana yesterday and pleasantly spent the day as guests of Hon. Jorge R. Ponce, Cuban consul to Key West. Mrs. Ferrara was born in Key West and before her mar- riage was Miss Maria Luisa Sanchez, This is her first visit to Key West since peace between! America and Spain was declared jin 1898, following the Spanish- + Ame ican,war. These distinguished visitors left last night over the ; Florida East Coast Railway for Washington where Mr. ‘ara twill resume his official duties. | Kditorial comment: Much is being said about the flaming youth, and many of them at least are emitting lots of smoke. One of the important discussed at the meeting of the city council last night was the’ proposition to tear down the Wél- kowsky building at the corner of ; Duval and Greene _ streets. This} building was rece list! prepared by the and; ared to be a_ fire hazard. Council was prevented from carry-! ing the proposed razing of the building into effect by a restra ing order issued out of the circuit ‘t, which was read at the men were gave the » affidavit nee that the building was, 1891 ince 1891, through uations together. We 1 confidence and und ur most valuable ass e have served you well. operation you have given us. | year, during which we will many of our fondest dreams it will bring to you and you happiness and prosperity, the our co ing and ce HAPPY N THE FIRST NATIONAL tie gai talc lalate HOME-COOKED FOOD IS BEST. The Officers and Directors of ¢ depresion and prosp We are confident that 1937 will be unity and to advance its material iving all of the other real things ward making life worth while. / THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ‘not a fire trap, although it was j admitted it was unsightly. : “Meeting of the board of county Happenings Here Just 10 Years Commissioners will be held in the future as in the past, This ,nouncement was made: last night} ‘at the regular meeting ‘board following of the annou ment that the same ‘member: had been returned to office. U. S. S. Nokomis, supply for the surveying «forces working in this vicinity, and in|° the waters adjacent to Cuba, rived in port this afternoon fuel and water. As soon as requisitions have been filled ship will return to the base operations. The Key West Chamber of Com-' sure is also high over the eastern | merce will ask U. S. Senator Dun-! | portion of the country, but tem-| Y can U, Fletcher to lend his aid to! peratures are above: normal in securing an act of congress w will officially recognize the O sea Highway as a link in the American Highway System Gordon Oliveros, reports that progress on the toad made every- to the mainland is being rapidly at his place and thing is speeding smoothly. bridge over Niles channel about halfway finished and work- men are speeding the operati under the s Michael O'Reilly. The party of county and interested citizens, who for an inspection of the road to) the mainland, as far as Largo, returned this morning the good ship Mayflower and | pre.sed themselves as- enthus | tic over the trip. ' the trip were J, Otto Kirchhei: chairman of the board ty commissioners. Braxton B, Warren, County gincer Joseph N. Watkins, County ‘Attorney Wm. H. Malone, R. matters’ Austin, vice president chamber of! , postmaste: and ticket agent at Ramrod Key,;°¢Pt in central F-orida, the Rio | pervision of foreman} officials} Those making of coun- Commissioner} Sea level, 30.15. WEATHER FORECAST (Tl 7:30 p. m., Friday) Key West and Vicinity: eaeeat i c'oudy with occasional’ rain th —. ope es night and, Friday; wot aa pay him the two dollars he’s been change in temperature; od a@owin since lect year. easterly winds. Florida: Cloudy tonight and Friday with occasional rain on the Today In Heteey east coast and Florida Keys; not) , | much change in temperature. Fickionciti to Patets Straits: ' 1762---Bank. of North pare Moderate easterly “winds, and mostly overcast weather tonight and Friday with occasional show- ers, East Gulf: Moderate easterly | 1789—First Presidential elee-| the] winds, and partly overcast weath-! tion—ten States participated, half} the taxes. Hl —————— Pecccccccecoccecocossees tablished, opened for business in! | Philadelphia, 1832—Thomas DeWitt an- j ship er tonight and Friday. | this number designating shel 1861—Louise Imogen ; Guieaes |through their legislatures, the oth- ; poet-essayist, born in Bosto® Died WEATHER CONDITIONS | cr half holding popular elections as | Nov. 2, 1920. i — |today; wherever voting it was Shi?) The northwestern high press Uaht and without excitement.; Subscribe to The Citizen—20¢ now. Month later electors cast full vote | weekly. re area has spread southward into the southern Plains States, ; causing much colder weather as) far south as northern Texas, and! 1372Trial of New York City’s ; the lowest temperatures of the’ notorious “Boss” Tweed began—{ teat in the Dakotas and Mon-| city, said to have lost $200,000, tana, where readings this morning hater 3s months his “Ring”; |were 30 degrees below zero. Pres-j for Washington as President. at ar- for the the! 0 1919—Communists get partial, hich! those sections, and the southwest- control of Berlifi; anarchy in many | ver-|ern low pressure area has remain- | Polish cities. Pan ed practically stationary. Precipi-| | tation has been general during the} Hlast 24 hours throughout the} 1927—New York to London ra-; y/8teater part of the country, ex-, dio telephone service starts. |Grande Valley, and far North- | Hi west, with moderately heavy rains; 1936—J. P. Morgan bares files! {in the middle Miss'ssippi and Ohio | before Senate Munitions Commit-| The} Valleys, and snow as far south | tee regarding 1914—After 2,000 is! 8S Oklahoma. | years of water shortage, Jerusalem G. S. KENNEDY, | begins receiving piped water from Official in Charge. i BB mile away resevoir. ons,| <ooeeeenseaaae. lett! Key, on! ex-} ins-| $40.00 1.28 1x4 NO. 1 IDEAL FLOORING, PER M SECURELY TIED IN BUNDLES OF 28 SQ. FT., PER BUNDLE .... 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