The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 30, 1938, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service For 58 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West Che Kray ia i Lj pat Cittern THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S. A. VOLUME LIX. No. 309. Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country; with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS icessary“Accommodations ArevAvailable For Taking Care Of Ship's Personnel @receceseccoces Heads Commerce Department Relative To Matter Of) Having Coast’ Guard! Vessel Stationed At This Port Regularly Last obstacle to the berthing i of a Coast Guard Cutter at Key Westsfora long stay in this vicin-. ; ity, nag, been overcome by the energetic, action of a committee appointed by the Rotary Club.to. \\ extund its aid to the Chamber, of ‘Commerce in the matter of se- curing requisite housing for the personnel of the vessel, without which the cutter would not have been assigned. to this port. As the result of this action by | the club the accomplishment of the committee has been sent to Lieutenant John H. Martin, exe-| cutive officer of the Pandora, at Miami, Fla., in the form of a com- munication to the Chamber of “You may inform the Coast Guard that apartments are avail- able. We have located eleven at $20 per month and fourteen. at between $25 and $35 per month. ; No question about our ability to provide. ‘oo P. Artman, Jr., chairman; . L, Bates, Charles S. | wna ttathed"to the letter“ as the following by the chamber, ‘ : | think, Lieutenant, that. 1, ; need not tell you how pleased| . Key, West. was enlivened: yes- we are to be _ to oa you this’ terday afternoon “by the arrival Teeeeh noe how welcome: YOU! o» the bus with a party of teach- and your ship’s company will be F whenever you may come. ers and pupils from tha Laufa SENIOR ASSISTANT SEC- | RETARY OF COMMERCE. Col. J. Monrc2 Johnson (above), will aid Harry Hop- kins, newly-appointed secre- isry, and is ait present acting @ head. Hopkins will very likely be approved by Con- gress, alihough there is ex- pected to be quite some op- Position. SCHOOL GROUP ARRIVES HERE CAME IN YESTERDAY \AFTER- NOON ON.BUS FROM MIAMI ciation “ the dai done by this were accompanied by. Chaperones Rotary Committee. Rotary aS yiss Laura Cushman, principal come to our rescue more than ” , of the school, and Mrs. James M. once. ; Carson. LIGHT KEEPERS Last night the entire group ap- them .a_ serenade, ging most deilghtfully some of the cherished tugds lighthouse, and Charles Misses Joy Moseley, Barbara Mackie, third assistant keeper,’ Meyer, Mary Couric, Nancy Pal- will spend the New Year’s holi+) David Hamlin, Stephen Christie Gays with their families tT | 8nd. Marshall Springs, Jr. f 3 {points of interest, and will return sa ecg Sore pushin ee home over the highway this. eve- Pay checks for the forces of the peN lighthouse service of the Seventh ready for distribution for the month of December. KEY WEST NEWS TO MAGAZINE peared at the home of Mr. and ARRIVE IN CI Mrs. S. C. Singleton and gave ee ae | old songs. Andrew Albury, keeper of Tor-| Members of the glee club were arrived yesterday afternoon from ™e Jean Lind, Jane Arthur the light on Power Boat 31, and Etheridge, Amanda Perry, Messrs. ‘i {. Today they. are, taking in the Boy Hance prgsraimiansee sights of the city, visiting the . 7 ; Ning and-spread the story, they sonora again at Ameri- say, of the delightful visit in this Lighthouse District, have been re- ceived at headquarters and are ROBBED OF DOOR KEY Happy Landings, editor Pri ton Herbert, Jr.. of White Pi: N. Y., monthly news magazine covering Westche re ty will shortly have news rele s with accompanying phot of Key West if the eff of Bob Smirnoff are successful. Mr. Herbert, who edits a sport- ing .magazine -covering. swim- j ming, fishing, golf tennis, | motorboating and other sports, has written for articles and p) graphs on Key West. noff was queried type of stories wanted shortly begin the n TOLEDO, Ohio—Steve Jancoff of this city was robbed of his door key. Later thieves entered his home and stole $50 worth of money and property. LEADING OF BABX«: a . ILLPPITOTITISS ISLS SS & FORMAL OPENING AND GALA New Year’s Eve Party Fred Marvil’s CABANA ~ COCKTAIL LOUNGE SURPRISES AND GOOD MUSIC Famous Drinks By Carlos and Tony 605 DUVAL STRETT WII ILIOTIII IIIS SE Swe AW FT. JEFFERSON CRUISES - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY - $5.00 ROUND TRIP — TICKETS — INFORMATION - PRICE TOURS -- 505 DUVAL ST. A (TOK “I must also express my appre- Cushman school of Miai. They. bike ‘MANY. INQUIRIES ABOUT KEY WEST SHOWN THAT 145 PERSONS, HAVE SOUGHT INFORMA.- | TION DURING LAST FEW, DAYS “The amazing thing about the | situation in Key West is that spirit of friendly cooperation from many quarters evidenced from various parts of the coun- try,” said Secretary Singleton at the Chamber of Commerce this morning. “If the people of Key West could have any idea of each day’s mail, they would realize that a very busy future awaits this city.” i There has been carried on one! of these cordial contact corre-, spondences with the Travel Bu- reau of the Philadelphia Record for some time, and the results are, beginning to bear fruit. | From that office there. has, been received the names of 145) people who have, within the last’ few days, inquired for informa- tion 6n the subject of an automo- bile trip to Key West, and this letter promises another list of 150 more in a day or two. From correspondence with other papers it is evident that this is not an isolated case, but it is the Philadelphia Record which has sent the names and addresses of the more than 100 people who will, within the next day or two, receive a copy of the second edi- tion of the “welcome to Key West” which is now being print- ed by the Artman Press. | JAPAN DEMANDS ORIENT RULE: REBUKES DEMOCRACIES FOR ; ‘EASTERN COLONIAL ACQUISITIONS itty Axsoetated 1 Di Dees B0.—Indirect re- *t0/the “democratic nations was contained in a release from ; the Japanese foreign ministry to- day which criticized the estab- lishing of colonies by those na- tions in the Orient. | The Japanese ministry stated that Japan must insure its com- mand of China and would not consider that those nations hav- ing colonies in the Orient should dominate that section. Praise for the German and Ttalian nations in the same re- lease was taken as an indirect rebuke of democratic nations. The statement was to the effect that Germany and Italy recog- nized Japan's rights in the ques- tion. TEMPERATURES ‘eee Lowest Highest Station— last night last 24 hours Abilene 26 Atlanta Boston Denver Detroit 22 --16 48 26 40 22 4 t Lake City 32 Francisco 46 48 62 Mi apolis New Orleans York New i tle Members, Country New Year's Eve Dance at Key West Club for members and invited guests. Ten “till ?—Good Music F. ifth Wheel Advances eeccce eccccce q WATCH THESE CONGRESSIONAL ee ws | Annual Legislative Battles Line Up Rival Forces ‘Miami-Havana Air Cruise‘Threwgh Key West Will Be Tuesday.Jan ; Maneuvers Miss Aviation Candidate Arrives Next Tuesday; LEADERS see All-American ON CAP ITOL HILL AFTER JANUARY 3 Welcome —— | | Self styled as the “Fifth Wheel” John Nance Garner, 69, entering his 85th year of congressional service, tackles his vice presidential job with an air of mystery surround- ing him. . Recently he talked privately with President Roosevelt for more than four hours with political ob- servers claiming that the talk hinged on, party harmony in the coming congress. It is believed that he objects to much in the President’s program: ene t cecece ecocecccocovccecsecesovesesoverosote MEDICAL RIGHTS FOR POOR IN: TRUST eee see eee AMA. BUSTING MEDICAL SUIT REVEALED Ansceiated Presx) 30.—In Medical Leaders Struck Back the background of the current Medical leaders here were re- trust-busting suit against the They had American Medical Association been “scooped” by a non-profes- and its Washington affiliate is a sional group. And they could common human problem, long only blame the rank and file of disregarded in the main. their own profession for not sup- It is the desire of Mr. Average porting their own plan earlier. John Jupes to be able to: They began fighting back, a Have daughter Martha’s eyes the Group Health Assoc’ examined and fitted with glasses. and bestirring their laggard a Find out for sure the meaning ciates. of that pain in his side. Group Health Association, sup- Look for the next baby with ported by an HOLC grant of love instead of dread. $40,000, opened its own clinic To ha’ all this without fear. early in 1937, hired its own phy- of punishing doctor bills. began collecting monthly The medical profession in re- and promised ful! medical cent years has made progress to- a inical including ward this with group hospitaliza-| surgery, for Its tion and various semi-charitable ‘ranks of a few hundred swelled clinics to which low income | to thousands of Federal employes, groups have access. and outsiders looked on envious- But average John Jupes came ly. in between. He was not rich! The principal medical men of enough to laugh at doctor bills,: Washington, largely members of not poor enough to feel comfort- | the Amer able about going to public clinics. tion, pressed their own laggard | In Washington, leaders in the | members to work out a plan | profession recognized this gap A. M. A. members in Washing- | and recommended that their fel-,ton, assisted by the lows work out a pooling or pre-! ganization and it payment system for middle andj} tive, Dr. Morris F low income groups which would cago, attacked the Gri give them a more comfortable! proposition dangerous feeling about medical bills. ‘health of the country. « WASHINGTON, Dec. sentful on two fronts. as to and (By Associated Press) ALBEN B. BARKLEY, Ken- tuckys burly, 61-year-old New Deal loyalist and _ presidential possibility, is expected to head Democratic majority i again. Veteran of 25 years on Capitol Hill, he will try to push Roosevelt measures through op- position strengthened by ’38 elections. ARTHUR H. VANDENBERG, 54, Republican Senate’ minority’s! oratorical bulwark from Michi- gan, will be a headliner in the 1939 Congressional struggles. He voted for some New Deal measures, but denounces “Rooseveit trend to dictator- ship”. Expected to figure in labor relations act fight. He's presidential timber. | CHARLES McNARY of Oregon, chief strategist for Senate mi- nority and slated for reelection as its head, sees coalition of Democrats and Republicans in new sion to curtail Federal spending. He has advocated farm aid since 1917. At 64,: he’s dapper and shrewd. Let! Democrats do own splitting on court bill. JOHN N. GARNER, vice-presi-| dent from Texas, looms as ses-) sion’s ‘mystery man, Reputedly| egol to.New Deal since--court battle, he’s mentioned as lead-; er of old+line Democrats against | remists. Boomed py Tex- as presidential candidate, he’s expected to exert same| senate And Group Health Knock Foes\Down To $3 CZECHOSLOVAKIA PAYS BILL FOR EUROPEAN PEACE PARTY om By VOLTA TORREY “Out of this nettle, danger, we plucked this flower, safety.” Thus Neville Chamberlain summarized September's sorry story. Repeatedly the British prime minister flew to Germany. Res- olutely the Nazis asked for more Resignedly the old world mobilized. Bomb shelters were dug in London parks. Civilians tried on_gas masks, France’s Maginot Line was manned. German ships were called home. Politics--Maine » went Republi- can—was shoved off Page One. Swingsters — purring “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” — were hushed for scary speeches. It took a hurri- cane to compete with Europe's! eruption. ' more. “Heil Hitler!” ' The issue was simple: Could, Reichsfuehrer Hitler help himself | an Medical Associa- tg a chunk ot Czechoslovakia? |Down; Food Shortages and Fires = le Both sides drew their guns. Prop- agandists spouted atrocity stories. France and Russia had promised -}to help the courageous Czechs. Britain supposedly stood behind France. But Hitler could—and did—*“free” the Germanic peo- ples of Czechoslovakia. Twice President Roosevelt pleaded for peace. Chamberlain, Hitler, French Premier Daladier Opening Saturday 7290. 3. eM. FORTUNE BINGO ——Auspices— Arthur Sawyer Post, No. 28, American Legion 111 Duval Street (Next to Bowling Alleys) FREE GAMES! FREE PRIZE! and Italy’s Ii Duce went into a jam session. Then Chamberlain flew home with a bit of paper, posed like a movie hero beside his plane, and boasted he had preserved “peace with honor.” Czechoslovakia paid for it. At midnight, September 30. Ger- epped into the lit- y, and Poland and Hungary yipped for their shares. Der Fuehrer disclaimed further NOTICE KRESS’ STORE Be \ JAMES. w. Asnociated Presn) ' ‘cal A Miss Aviation candidate quiet powerful influence this ‘seasion: All-American WILLIAM B. BANKHEAD, 64- Air Maneuvers will arrive at Key year-old Alabama veteran, will i icad administration fight inf West Tuesday morning at 11:30 House. Unopposed for speaker», gag Dart plane piloted by V. L. chip, he has been mapping 1933 batule plans with President4Spé@ed) Wikoff and wilh becmet Chief job is to keep recalcitrant)... headed Democratic forces behind New >? @ Teception committee: Deal.’ He’s an able and patient: by Mayor Willard M. Albury and conciliator. t ss SAM RAYBURN, quiet Texas Mrs- Stephen Douglass. president veteran, is the likely choice for of the Woman's Club, and Mrs: Democratic majority leader in the House. An administration,O. S. Long, president of the stalwart, he is popular with . . members on both sides of aisle, 7uior Woman's Club. Friend of Garner’s and a glut- ton for work, he has been @ page through Mayor Albury by representative on capitol hill 4 for 26 years. Carl Adams, assistant general JOSEPH W. MARTIN, JR. mod- chairman of the Air Maneuvers, erately liberal representative that the annual cruise and race from Massachusetts, is a fa- through Key West en route to ‘vored contender for Republican y leadrship in the House. The Cuba will come through here scrappy 53-year-old bachelor January 10, the following Tues- directed recent successful GOP day. drive to regain House seats and Mayor Albury told The Citizen is considered good harmonizer that the Miss Aviation candidate oe i yaoawok will be guest of honor at a lunch- RTH of New York, 61-year-old gentle- on at the 410 Club Tuesday man farmer, is expected to take noon at which Miss Susan LaKin, a vigorous part in efforts. to Miss Aviation of Key West, will curtail government «spen ting. p@ present. °“Mayor “Albury re- sed raising sai paige aga quested that as many citizens as Be eet ible be at the airport to greet seas % epee - a” ane oo the Miam\ Miss Aviat and also servative. He’s a candidate for stated that everyone is cordially minority leader of the House. invited to the luncheon. . Reser- ~ vations are necessary. The Mi- ami Miss Aviation will leave at 1:30 the same afternoon. Coming to Key West to Mayor Albury and the citi- zens of Key West will be an immense card of invitation to the Maneuvers. It is taller than a man’s head. European territorial aims. But A reception committee is being jokers said: “Have you heard the formed to greet the visiting pi latest? Hitler just gave the lots and passengers who will world 24 hours to get out.” come through here January ~L0, A Nazi putsch in Chile, that Hot coffee and doughnuts will be same September, cost three score served as refreshments from the lives and failed. America order- air ride and a reception commit- ed foreign government's agents tee of the yarious civic bodies of to register. England’s queen the city will be formed. Ambu- launched the world’s biggest lance and fire truck service will liner, the Queen Elizabeth. The be at the field to forestall any Count of Covadonga died in a serious accidents in landing. Miami auto crash. “The Miami All-American Ma- The Hurricane neuvers, which take place ae 6, New England, meanwhile, was 7, 8 of this month, will oe ‘ngger flayed astonishingly by a tropi-| than ever this year,” MayonviAds hurricane gone haywire. bury said. When communications were re- stored the nation heard the death toll was 700, the damage $100,- 000,000, and headlines blurted Long Island Resort Towns Wiped Out; 12 Feet of Water in Provi- #ppendix was infected, but dence; Canal End of Cape Cod X-ray picture showed th Hard Hit; New Haven Train half-dollar Faucher had swal Wrecked; Liners Delayed, Yachts ¢4 10 years before was stil Destroyed; Millions of Trees his stomach from the Miami Announcement has also been COIN IN STOMACH SANFORD, Me—George Faucher of this city thought his Gala New Year’s Eve Celebration Key West's Most Beautiful in Many Areas; Sightseers Bar- red; Red Cross Seeks Funds. Federal agencies dashed to the rescue and began weeks of re- habilitation work. Two tornadoes ripped into his- toric Charleston, S. C., killing 26. | Ahern Funeral Home |™ JOSEPH L. PLUMMER, Vice President AMBULANCE SERVICE Miami. | The Habana-Madrid Club Presents LARRY SOTHERN ind His ip the gr Peay Ass band .the.whole town’s mS es fad AA FINAL NOTICE To the Tax Payers of the City of Key West You have had the past sixteen months to settle your past due City Taxes on an adjusted basis, and if tentative arrange- ments are not made by the time the Tax Collector's Office loses December 31, 1938. Your Taxes will revert to their mer status as of August, 1937, prior to resolution adjust- same BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ~ PHONE 124