The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 28, 1937, Page 2

2 “ ee a - - oo ne OO EER . +... ee ee) ore Na Coy INC. Assistant Business Prom The Citizen Building @orner Greene and Ann Streets ‘Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County. Gitered at Key West, Florida, as second class matter PirTy-SEVENTH YEAR _sMember of the Associated Press. RAS Set 5 east che Press is exclusi ; ie te pest for vepablicaien ‘of all news ted ‘oF not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here. 10.00 5.00 ADVERTISING Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE All reading notices, cards of thanxs, resolutions of respect, Obituary notices, etc., 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 Jine. ‘The Citizen is an open forum and invites discus- sion of public issues and subjects of local or general interest but it will not publish anonymous communi- cations. peer ¢ IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ~~ ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN % 4 a. | ‘ Water and Sewerage. 2. Bridges to complete Road to Main &. Free Port. 4. Hotels and Apartments. 5. Bathing Pavilion, 6. Abports—LanJd and Sea. 7. Consolidation of County Governments, and City sentence: “Let’s not Correct this stop; it’s only a dog-fight.” It may be possible to write a sensible love letter, but it would not be satisfying to the recipient. It might be just an idea but some people think that repressed emotions cqune heart trouble. One may shoot his neighbor and get away with it, but woe to the luckless gink who parks beside a fire hydrant. Japan and China seem to have buried the hatchet, but we'll bet both of them know where the handle is sticking out. Boston culture was again demon- strated the other day by the theft of a truckload ‘of beer near the historic Com- mon. American boyhood’s latest hero is Bob Feller, 18-year-old pitcher of the Cleveland Indians. He'd better make good. e evwesident Butler of Columbia says he IFO great poet living today. Which alate by admirers of Mr. Eddie uest ne : pebia tiicts ath § ? After President Roosévelt has his per- sonal wish gratified in packing the su- preme court, little will be left of the Con- stitution but its name. The most consistent automobile ad- vertiser in The Citizen is the Ford Motor company. That it pays the company is evidenced by the large number of Fords that one sees passing by 0 on the streets of Key West. There is no telling how long the Spanish war will last, but we are con- vinced there will be no general European conflagration while it lasts. Nevertheless, we are hoping the fratricidal — will soon end. On the day of the rural asier in, Texas, - three children hookey and possibly saved} their “lives through their truancy. Under the circum- stance we doubt if the parents meted out the usual punishment. Postmaster Farley should quit galli- vanting over the land clamoring for his chief. He should pitch in and help out in the postal department which he heads. Re- cently a letter finally arrived at its destina- tion after a sojourn of seven years in the mail. Re MAAN SALE, SAD POO A ae MES ow ae a EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES The family is the source of life to modern society and thus it becomes im- portant to Key West and other places to uphold and strengthen the ties that lead to normal family development. That serious discords exist in this modern era cannot be denied by any .student of social problems. That the! family is an outmoded institution is not to ‘be believed but that it can be modernized, \in the light of present conditions, is cer- th Dr. Arthuf J! Todd, of Northwestern University, touches the trouble spot, we think, when he says it is necessary for us to “rid ourselves of the old superstition or the ignorant belief that successful family life happens automatically” and “begin |. to educate ourselves for family life.” If this is done, he thinks, that there will be an upward movement of family and social life. To educate ourselves for family life it is essential that young men and young women, about to enter upon a life part- nership, should know some of the essen- tial’ obligations and functions of the family. They should be taught these things along with mathematics, history and other subjects and not be subjected to the dangers that lurk along the path of ignorance, A sensible point, made’ by Dr. Todd, is that an essential to sound family life is “an income sufficient to provide not only for the bare necessities of life but a means of making life more worth while living.” Bluntly, brothers and sisters, marriages may be made in Heaven but the couples have to live on earth. A. E. F. MONUMENTS Monuments to the heroism of the Am- erican Expeditionary Force have been un- veiled on the principal battlefields where United States troops fought during the World War. These monuments have been erected under the supervision of the American Bat- tle Monuments Commission, of which Gen- eral John J. Pershing is chairman, created by an act of Congress approved March 4, 1923. Among the battlefields and ceme- teries selected for the erection of monu- ments and other memorial structures are Chateau-Thierry (Hill 204), St. Mihiel Belleau Wood, Montfaucon, Suresness, Blane Mont, and Cantigny. There also has been erected a Naval memorial at Brest, commemorating the well-performed task of the United States Navy in convoying the American troops to France. In addition to its work in selecting sites, approving designs and erecting these memorials, the commission has gathered much historical materia] pertaining to the war, including photographs of the battle- fields upon which American troops were engaged. %,, Since his retirement from active mili- tatyiduty in 1924, General Pershing has devoted the greater partvef his time to the work of. the Monuménts Commission, which, needless to say, has been done with the utmost care and thoroughness. It is gratifying that the distinguished com- mander of the A. E. F. has been spared to complete this important patriotic service. NO LONGER A “LABOR” QUESTION The labor situation has reached a point where it affects every citizen. The unlawful occupation of property by workers to enforce their demands, and the breakdown of our law enforcement agencies in protecting the property owner, is a new @xperience in the United States. j It is hut one: Peconeved from revolu- djon. © A ha . ma one class can dispossess ! other tlasg df-the.u: property permanently. We have witness- ed that in Russia and Spain. If workmen stop and think, they will see that they are destroying their own safety and liberty when they foment revolutionary practices. Thoughtful persons who have the best interests of workers at heart, can only warn them against such tactics which — "|New York, Ju'y 6, 1899. j bus’ jduction of Sir : heir property, + it'is only a step further to take over such in the long run will lose unless government stability is destroyed—then what? Sit-Down on Baan Patitnee | By ELIOT JONES rien o heer Pi it is imperative that something done about the “sit-down strike fg oo Any one occupies the plant of his employer, and refuses to obey the order of the owner or of the court to vacate it, be- comes not only a striker, but a tres- passer. It makes not the balsa dif- ference whether the inds of the workers are reasonable or unreason- able; the workers have no right, at law or in ethics, to take hos! session of the plant for. the purpose of. enforcing their demands. Not only is the sit-down strike i+ legal, but it is frequently aceompa- nied by high-handed action. While negotiations between the Chrysler Corporation and the United Automo- bile Workers were in progress the president of the Corporation was denied admittance to the general ex- ecutive offices. Subsequently the Union adopted the policy of exclud- ing all the officers and office workers from the company buildings. The company was thus forced to carry on its business, without its files and rec- ords, in offices temporarily set up in a hotel. One would think that the employees must be down-trodden indeed to .re+ fe Bier the strikers pro- rnor that the police were letting nonstrikers pass peed ph lines. The aielkers threat- bloodshed unless the — were removed, thus enabling the strikers to intimidate the nonstrikers. if the labor unions are wise they will abandon this new device, with its accompanying absurdities, before it reacts to their injury. In New York City, for example, a few workers in a power plant, resenting the discharge of two men, took possession of the plant, and for a brief period there was the threat of the discontinuance ‘of subway service. This is a state of affairs that the people of New York City will not tolerate, and by the same token the people of the nation will not submit to the paralysis of the business and commerce ofthe coun- try as the result of illegal sit-down strikes. If the sit-down strikes continue, eventually laws will be sub- jecting labor to a much’ greater de- gree of responsibility. It«ds possible, indeed, that strikes will be forbidden, as in several foreign countries. Labor leaders would do well, therefore, to avoid illegal and extreme’ measures. The American people are patient and long-suffering, but their patience can be exhausted. (Address questions to the author, care of this newspaper) eecccccccceocs Today’s Anniversaries Seccccccccoccso2scccesocs | 1758—James Monroe, soldier: of the Revolution, one of the’ framers of the Constitution, Vir-‘ ginia’s senator, governor, . and diplomat, secretary of state, fifth| Pres'dent, born in Westmoreland 4, 1831. ‘Today Lionel Barrymorej, noted actor, }born in London, 59 deste ago. Bryant Washburn, oldtime film 48 years os born in Chicago, Col, Franklin D'Olier of New- Va. Died in New York, July; ark, N. J., insurance executive, | first American Legion command- yer, born at Burlington, N. J., 60 1817—Lewis Eliphalet Parsons, ! years ago. Alabama governor, in Broome Co., N. Y. Telladega, Ala., June 8, 1895. 1824—Robert Bonner, © Ne’ York publisher and noted tur man, born in Ireland. Died ii i 1826—Silas S. Packard, pioneer; busi ington, Mass. Oct. 27, 1898. 1840—Palmer Cox, American author, illustrator of the “Brown- ie” Granby, Canada, Died there, | July 24, 1924. { 1846—Frank Hatton, per publihser, U. S. postmaster- general, born at Cambridge, Ohio. Died in Washington, D. C.,. April 30, 1894. H j 1869—Bertram G, Goddhue. famed Boston and New ; York architect, among the country’s greatest, born at Pomfret, Conn. Died April 23, 1924, Edinburgh booksellers say pro- James Barrie’s scriptural play, “The Boy David”: (with Elisabeth Bergner in the! leading role) has led to an in-| crease in sales of the Bible there.‘ lawyer, born! Died at! s schools, born at Cumm-/ “ied in New York, | | | 1 | tories for children, born at | newspa- | Clament C. Young ex-governor {of California, born at Lisbon, N. -, 68 years ago. Harold Bauer, noted jianist, born 64 years ago. The world is composed of 50 s educator and founder of| percent oxygen, 27 percent silicon, 8 percent aluminum and the rest made up of various elements, prin- ;cipally iron, WEATHER FORECAST (Till 7:30 p. m., Thursday) Key West and Vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; lit- tle change in temperature; gentle to moderate east and southeast Florida: and Thursday; little temperature. Jacksonville to Florida Straits RENGAMIN, LOPEZ FUNERAL HOME Serving Key West “Half 24 Hour Ambulance Service |: Phone 135 COLONIAL HOTEL In the Center of the Business | and Theater District First Class—Fireproof— Garage 5 ways FERRY RESERVATIONS |. : : Fleming at Grinnell St. Phone 34[ For Information On Ferry }' Phones 488 or 489 Ferries leave No Name Key | and Matecumbe 9:00 a. m. and |! 2:00 p. m. English SAVE THIS COUPON and two others appearing in]! Tuesday’s week and Monday’s and CITIZEN of _ this bring them to— South Florida Contracting & Engineering Company on THURSDAY with 89c and receive one 16-piece set (Mcunt Vernon Dinnerware Set consists of four plates; four cups and saucers and four cereal dishes. Or bring $1.19 and r oversize Dinner Plates instead of standard siz This offer is good only until present stock is gone. The first to be on hand Thursday will be sure of getting their set. SAFEGUARD YOUR VALUABLES Don’t expose your valuables to robbery and fire hazards. We have a few safety deposit boxes for rental to those of our clients who desire to mortgages, life insurance policies, use them for the safekeeping of jewelry, deeds, your will or any other securities or valuable documents, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEY WEST Member of the FDIC Member of the Federal Reserve St Ni N N N N N IN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N a N N N N N N N N N ® N N . we. LDPIGIIDIISDS IPS SiS SIDI GDL LLID LHS. 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