The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 4, 1937, Page 2

PAGE TWO The Key West Citizen Published Daily Except Sunday By THE CITIZEN PUBLISHING CO., INC. P, ARTMAN, President JOE ALLEN, Assistant Business Manager From The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County, — Entered at Key West, Florida, as second class ies FIFTY-SIXTH YEAR Member of the Associated Press Whe Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here. One Year Six Months . Three Months One Month Weekly ... ADVERTISING RATES ‘Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE All reading notices, cards of thanks, 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 line. 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. Japan loves China so much she wants to be her protector, even if it requires force. ; If orators were required to be con- sistent half of their speeches would be deleted. There can be little progress when leaders forget to lead, or lead in the wrong direction. Getting something for nothing is what inspires the policy of some nations—just like individuals, -(>.,.Visitors to Washington when com- plaining about the heat still get the old reply \that theré is always a stiff breeze blowing at the Capitol, Recently this writer had the experience of verifying this retort while attending a session of the senate. Océan County, N. J., whose chief city is Point Pleasant, where the writer is summering, had an estimated 250,000 visi- tors on the Fourth of July, not counting the thousands that passed through its ter- rain, coming and going, .many ‘because they could not find accommodations, Key West should remember the Boy Scout slogan and “Be Prepared’—when the bridges are completed. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt “hopes” her husband will not seek a third term as president. So she told the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home Town Club recently. She might use her influence to persuade her “hubby” not to make the blunder which would inevitably spell defeat. Easier stil, it is for the President to inform the coun- _try, like an illustrious predecessor, that he does ‘not choose to run,” Virginia’s experiment with salt roads has been very successful except’ for the sheep. A flock found a section of road on! which salt was being tried as a binder and licked big holes in the surface until they could be driven away. Salt roads wouldn’t do in Florida, either, because the cows which are allowed to roam unhindered over the highways also are partial to salt and would lock them full of ruts. An analysis of the new so-called com- promise bill is not only-not a compromise bill, but is a more drastic and dangerous bill than the original. That is why it has the President's endorsement; if it is en- acted into law, he will get more than he bargained for, and he won't suffer a broken heart. The compromise court bill will surely compromise us, and one mean- ing of compromise is to “expose to risk or suspicion.” Frank A, Vanderlip, retired financier and former president of the National City | Bank of New York, who died saes.| rose from poverty and obscurity to wealth and power. He was a poor farm boy and the support of his family before he was out of high school. With the passing of | rugged individualism, on account of the} Fenerous governmental paternalism, soon this hardy race of pioneers will die out, | and we will have instead qa nation of| weaklings and nincompoops, REPEAL A TAX—AND INCREASE TAX REVENUES! Repeal of the capital gains section of the income tax law (under which profit on sales of securities or other capital assets must be included as income) would in- crease the Federal government’s revenue by approximately $250,000,000 annually. This rather startling opinion comes from a high, informed source—Morris S. Tremaine, Comptroller of New York State: The higher governmental revenues that would follow repeal of the capital gains levy, Mr. Tremaine believes, would be caused directly by increases in the turnover tax on securities, which is now discouraged because security holders re- fuse to sell and be taxed excessively on capital gains; and indirectly as a result of widespread business pickup and reemploy- ment, if capital gain could be taken with- out penalty and used for. new develop- ments. Repeal of the levy would put a stop to the heavy current exodus of Am- erican capital into foreign markets. It is authoritatively estimated that American money is going into Canada alone at the rate of $1,000,000 a day—because inves- tors:findvitmecessary to escape the capital gains tax, which becomes excessively bur- densome in the upper brackets. ss It is reported that there is a strong meyement underway. in Congress to repeal the ag a bill to this end wi!l come up for ideration. The great bulk of economists are of the opinion that the levy has almost no virtues—and that it does have a long list of serious vices. Its repeal would thaw out millions of dollars of in- active capital, cause a major upturn in construction, increase government income. and help solve the grave unemployment problem by encouraging private activity. Congressmen who will lead the movement to repeal or amend this dangerous levy are rendering a distinct public service. THE FOURTH BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT In a recent address, Bernard F. Wea- dock, managing director of the Edison Electric Institute, discussed ithe “Fourth Branch of Government.” : Under the Constitution, we have three branches of government, each with delegated duties and powers—the Ex- ecutive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The fourth branch has no name—but it might aptly be termed the Bureaucratic branch. It consists of a long list of quasi- judicial bureaus and commissions which minister properly passed laws, but many instances exert a law-making func- tion of their own. The American Bar Association states that there are about 1,300 saparate in: stances of transfer to enact laws from Congress to Administrative agencies, and that there are 72 Federal tribunals, exer- cising judicial power in 267: classes of eases. ‘This fourth branch of government exerts, its authority aver igen industries livelihood of rn is hidden, and e yard: heard of it. of this power-seizing u ®he of the most dangerous developments of the times. In the inter- est of democracy, of liberty, of true Con- stitutional government, the fourth branch of government must be bridled and con- trolled, THIRTY SELECTED WORDS Americans have borrowed more words from foreign languages than any other people, in the cpinion of Dr. Wilfred J. Wunk, maker of dictionaries, who lists what he considers the ten most remarkable words borrowed from other tongues. Here they are: Bungalow, Bengalese; verandah, Asiatic Indian; pickaninny, Spanish; ki- mona, Japanese; caboose, Dutch; pajama, Asiatic Indian; avenue, French; hippopo- tamus, Greek and potate, “American In- dian. Several years ago Dr. Funk picked the “ten most beautiful” words: dawn, hush, lullaby, murmuring, tranquil, mist, luminous, chimes, gilden and melody. He recently listed the ten “most over- worked” words: okay, terrific, lousy, con- tact, definitely, gal, racket, swell, impact and honey. Readers will have their own ideas, but the selections of the recognized ex- pert are intesting. have not only been empowered to ad-; in You and Your | Nation’s Affairs What Is Good By WALTER E. SPAHR Professor of Economics, New York University ; The United States of America| fait stands in need of good government. Such a government would adhere to the following “hagas BIT wou. spirit as well as in letter. 2. 1t would regard itself as an impartial agency of all the people of the nation, not as an agent of a political party or of any pres- sure group. 3. It would administer and make the laws of the land with even-handed justice and without fear or favor. 4. As a basis for wise legislation, it would have the best_and most expe- rienced experts gather adequate evi- dence, and the policies devised would be those supported by incontroverti- ble evidence and advocated by those authorities most competent to give expert and objective judgments. 5. Every effort would be made to enthrone disinterested and objective intelligence and to remove and com- bat emotionalism and personal biases. 6. Every effort would be made to preserve and extend the civil service, and to cestrict the removal of com- petent government officials when the | ©/s™. purpose is to serve some selfish po- liticai end, 7. It -vould be recognized that our social system is composed of people with conflicting interest, but that the success of a socia] system rests upon cooperation. Therefore the machinery for cooperation would be devised. It would be recognizea that class strug- gle and force cannot assure justice in the settlement of any dispute, an that the means for a peaceful adjust- ment of ail social conflicts must be provided by a government which can be relied upon to administer the machinery of adjudication with ab- solute impartiality and in accordance | &*" with those precepts of peace learned by civilized people over many ten- turies, _£. It would under no circumstances preach or foster class hatred; on the contrary, it would, by every high- minded and legitimate device avail- able, endeavor to uproot every mani- festation of this uncivilized spirit and attitude. 9. It would require of every officer trom the President downward (Address questions to Highest Lowest Mean . Normal Mean Rai Yesterday’s Precipitation Normal Precipitation *This record covers ending at 8 a T .86 Ins. Sun rises Sun sets Moon rises Moon sets High Low (Till 7:30 p. m., Thursday) Key West and Vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday, possibly showers Thursday; gentle| to moderate variable winds. Florida: Partly cloudy, pos- sibly showers near northeast coast tonight or south coast Thursday. Jacksonville to Florida Straits: Moderate to fresh northeast to northwest winds over north por-! to* tion and moderate northwest author care of this newspaper), Thursday and near’ oe Government? \ ithful adherence to, and respect for, intellectual and moral integrity. 10, In the preparation of its politi- cal platform, it would utilize the best minds available to determine those things that have mvde and probably would make this nation great, and it would sine @ program to ite these Neagiieg - forces and trends. To prepare such a program, éach major plank in the Platform would be drafted by the most disin- terested and expert authorities avail- able, and a political convention would select competent candidates to carry out the provisions of the platform. Machinery would be devised to pre- vent the preparation of a platform at pos year by putolas and ero compromisers. The fhe political party alec pol srg eng pach ggite Fa determination to adhere without com- promise to those policies which the best experts can devise. Such a plat- form would be prepared and pub- lished months in advance of a gar cal convention, and the drafters of each feck nul te eae Pee ll. Integrity of ee —— press ‘Services and propaganda rs vices would not under any circum- stances, be tolerated. 12, Disinterested and high-minded statesmanship would replace the ma- neuvers of politicians. The manifes- tation of efforts iesigned to redound to the personal benefit of any govern- ment official would provide the basis for his censure, or removal, or ostra- 13. It would be recognized that human progress lies in the direction of plenty, not scarcity; in social peace, not dissension; in enlar; freedom for the development of in- dividual personality, not in govern- mental coercion; in deliberate and carefully-prepared legislation, not in hasty and ill-prepared legislation conceived in the spirit of passion. 14, It would recognize that the in- ‘4 | formation and advice of the most in- comprise a minority of the popula- tion, are more likely to provide gov- = ental policies contributing to eral welfare than are the infor- laation and advice of the less intelli- Sent people, even though the latter more a majority of the popula- ion, 15, It would understand the impor- tance of doing everything possible to inject the methods of science into the attempts to solve the problems of human relations, in order that ration- ality may be afforded as lar; portunity there, as in the fie! exact sciences, to contribute to human welfare and happiness. ‘youtliweest wiptdlt biétithing vari+ : ee able overt south » A ay overcast tonight and Thu: ga (Mae with showers over north por! as (it thnd in Florida Straits. East Gulf: Gentle to moder+ ate variable winds and partly overcast weather tonight and Thursday, possibly a few scatter- ed showers. WEATHER CONDITIONS The slight disturbance in the Atlantic east of Florida continues to move slowly northward with iits center apparently about 200 to 250 miles east of Titusville this morning. It has shown little in- }erease in intensity, but is attend- ed by a wide area of squalls, and small craft along and off the coast from north of Titusville to Cape Hatteras are advised to exer- cise caution. Light to moderate showers have occurred since yesterday morning in the middle and upper Missis- sippi Valley, Lake region, Florida peninsula, and in widely scattered localities in eastern Texas, south- ern Alabama, western North Caro- |lina, and northern New England. | Temperature changes have been generally slight throughout the country. Maximum temperatures A Service for Travelers For the ever-increasing number of patrons who are planning a journey our bank offers AMERICAN EXPRESS TARVELERS CHEQUES as a pi es nations of $10, $20, $50 on for trayé) funds. These Cheques, issued in‘convenient denomi- and $100, cost only 75c. for each $100 purchased. They are spendable wherever travelers go, and carry the added and important feature of a prompt refund by the Am- erican Express Company in case of less or theft before your second signature is affixed. Ask the Teller about them. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEY WEST Member of the Member of the Federal ts PEs Federal — : | vot the. | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1937. KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken From The Files The Chamber of Commerce to- day voted overwhelmingly in favor of extending the boulevard to White street. Called upon yes- terday by the directors of the body to express an opinion in the matter for the guidance of city council ‘and the county commis- sioners the chamber voted today} approximately 10 to 1 for the ex- tension. There were less than aj half dozen votes against the im- provement. It is pointed out that} if the lengthening of the boule- vard was made it would be one of, the best advertisements for, the city which could be given to the} ising If left as it is, on the other ; hand, it would do the city no good in the eyes of the thousands} who are coming here. Two matters of importance will be considered at the meeting of city council tonight at the regular, meeting of the body. One is the! matter of extending the boulevard! and the other is to decide upon| the rate of taxation for the pro- posed drydock which is planned by Colonel Thompson and associates. | President Paul Albury, of city! council, said today that he would | like to have every citizep ,who is! interested in these matters attend | favor or oppose“ either ‘of the?) propositions will be given a chanee! to tell their Fanos, “Now is the time to speak ap,” he said, “for! after action is taken on either | matter it will be too late.” | The local National Guard com-' pany will leave Saturday evening! for its annual encampment at Fort Barrancas, near Pensacola, expecting ‘to return to the city about August 22. Seventy of the! seventy-three members and three officers are preparing to make the trip, Captain Russell states, | This will be the fourth annual encampment for the unit, two having been held at Fortress Mon-; roe, Va., and the other at Fort eng | | Sailors from the Mahan anid’ sa U. S. destroyers, came ashore this afternoon prepared to! have a good time with their pay checks. They found it was Thursday afternoon and the bank, were re-| ported again yesterday from the! central Plains States southward | into Texas. of 100 to 104 degrees F G, 8. KENNEDY, 8” NON-OSCILLATI SON-SEABREEZE”. TRACTIVE AND LOW PRICED— metal. THEA EEOOPBPPOIIBPAIBOBDIDIDIODIIIDIIIOODOSS: the meeting tonightjas ithdse who'y THE NEW 10° “EMERSON-SEA- BREEZE” OSCILLATOR. WITH ADJUSTABLE FLOOR STAND. CAN BE EASILY RAISED OR LOWERED TO DESIRED LEVEL ‘$14.00 Of The Citizen was closed for the weekly half holiday. They were feeling blue, but burst into smiles when they learned that President Wm. R. Porter had been informed of the condition and sent word that the bank would open and cash the vouchers for the crews. station 37th The local coast guard headquarters observed the |anniversary of the service today. The men were given a holiday and enjoyed-a grand dinner on the several Ships. Fire at 3 o’clock this morning destroyed an old frame structure in rear of the Catholic church. |The building was unoccupied and; owned by Hilary Whalton. Chief {several streets that sidewalks are Pinder says the damage is about $500. Origin of the fire has * been determined. Written notices, new appear ing as required by law, is be ing given owners of property op to be laid on the streets within 60 days. The Board of Public Works is today running in The Citizen the first of six advertisements as required by the law, giving notifi- jeation that such work is to be gin. Sections of Georgia, Flot ida, Pine, Olivia, Petronia, and according to the announcements. The Yacht Reverie, owned by Julian Diaz of Tampa, which wi here July 23, en route to Havana, returned this morning with M® Diaz and party on board. 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