The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 31, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO Che aiey West Citizen ITIZEN PUBLISHING CO., INC. Published Daily Except Sunday By L. P. ARTMAN, President and Publisher , Business Manager he Citizen Building ne and Ann Streets spaper in Key West and Munroe County ja, as second class matter Member of the Asnociated Press Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use republication of all news dispatches credited to © not otherwise credited in this paper and also al news published here ~ SUBSCRIPTION RATES on ADVERTISING RATES _ifJade known on application, L NOTICE ds of thanks, resolutions of | ete. will be charged for at tes discus- ocal or general nous communi- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILL alway out fear and without favor; k the truth and print it be afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right; never always fight ter progress; never be the or- gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique, faction or class; always do its utmost for the public welfare; never tolerate corruption or injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue, commend good done by individual or organ- ization; tolerant of others’ rights, views and opinions; print only news that will elevate and not contaminate the reader; never com- promise witn principle. | IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports— Consolidation of County and City Gov- ernments. and Sea. 6. A Modern City Hospital. ee It cost the Democrats a heap of money to select its viee-presidential candidate. No person in Key West should be big enough or mean enough to flout the law. The French may have saved national honor, in making peace with Hit- ler, but it remains to be seen whether they | lawyer, who was saved anything else. Fighting against overwhelming superior odds is not heroic, but fool-hardy. A nation should not exact an impossible feat of its brave soldiery : How about offering a handsome re- ward to the fellow that succeeds in produc- ing mosquito? Philosophers say what man can think, he ean do; we think it can be get boys! a stingless well, So done. busy, Senator Barkley’s address at the Democratic Convention was more cerned with criticism of Willkie than con- demnation of the Republican party. It seems the Democrats are more scared of him than his party. Neither an individual nor organ- izetion will stop asking for anything un- til halted. The American .Legion de- manded pensions and the Nation gave it to them; then it demanded the bonus and it y given; now it demands pensions for “peace-time” widows and children, which will eventually ccst $100,000,000,000, more than ten times the cost of our pro- posed tremendous defense program. Their bill has already passed the House. Before having another war, let’s find out before- hand what cur soldiers will charge us. Isn’t it 2 pity that the $10,000,000,000 it has been estimated necessary in order to put us in a state of preparedness against supposed aggression, has to be spent for that purpose, instead of expending that enormcus sum of money for purposes like the building of a two-way un- der-ground artery for the use of our ever- increasing number of automobiles, thus eliminating the 39,000 yearly deaths and the thousands of injured and crippled for life? That is a thought for future genera- tions; it is not for our day with its incom- prehensible burden of debt bending down our shoulders, an | sponse to*appeals for this | of the Bank of Manhattan Company, institution whose history goes back almost | Economic Highlights NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS INSEPARABLE FROM LOCAL WELFARE their | con- ; constructive | SUPPORT BOY SCOUTING One-hundred boys—future, worthy citizens of our city—are marking time right now, wondering what is going to be done about support for their program to promote Bey Scouting in Key West. Another one-hundred boys, potential members of troops in the city in the near expansion plans proceed, are o looking to the citizenry-at-large with an appealing ldok in their eyes, future a THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WEDNESDAT DO YOU SMOKE THE CIGARETTE Whicky is by way of stating that fi- nancial corditions effecting the continua- tion of the scouting movement here are at a practical standstill for lack of evidence that should mean fulfillment of public pledges to carry on this important work. The Citizen has stated many times in the past and again calls it to the atten- tion of all, that the Boy Scout movement is | one of the most worthy of programs. Youth problems are best solved by providing something constructive for youths to do— and where else could one find leisure time better spent than enrollment in one of our city’s five scout troops. Ask any of the sixty-odd boys just re- turned from one of the most thrilling ex- periences in their young lives, two weeks j spent at the Owen-Brorein encampment, if | had a good time. Analyze their an- Y in terms of whether or not they will be better young men as they grow up as a result cf t experience. ively small sum is needed to ntee continuance of scouting in Key West for the following year. It’s $350.00. Divided into proration of amount-per-boy, the sum of $3.50 annually seems little cnough te contribute to insure that a boy of Key West grows up into manhood pro- perly manned with what it takes to be a} worthwhile citizen. Officials stated this week that re- budget fund have resulted in apparent inattention. Very little has come in. The Citizen feels that when this article is read and citizens | city-wide are awakened to the need, the | call will meet with ready response. We have just overlooked this item—that’s all. Now then—how about your contribu- tion? AN AARON BURR TRICK POLEY McCLINTOCK and DONNA DAE are (a two of the busiest stars on Fred Waring’s Chesterfield PLEASURE TIME broadcasts. (Chester iele AMERICA’S BUSIEST CIGARETTE In New York is the 71-story building | to the foundation of the government. It is recalled by a recent writer that the institu- ticn resulted from the shrewd trick of a none other than the notorious Aaron Burr. At the time the bank was projected the group behind it were “in bad” tically and hence unable to obtain a bank charter. They organized a water com- pany instead, but in drawing the charter Burr added a clause permitting the com- pany to engage in “other necessary busi- ness.” The other business was construed to include banking and it has been carried ‘on ever since. The structure in Wall street adjoins | the lot formerly occupied by Federal Hall, the first national capitol, where Washing- ton took the oath as President. That tract is now the site of the sub-treasury. If Aaron Burr and his associates could look upon the scene today they would marvel at the development which has re- sulted from their clever scheme for obtain- ing a bank charter. Burr was the second vice-president of the United States, but was driven from public life in disgrace after he killed Alex- ander Hamilton in a duel forced upon him by Burr. NO FRENCH RESERVES The defeat of the French army is easily the outstanding surprise of the war so far and there is, as yet, no generally accepted explanation of the sudden debacle of the Ninth army, three days after the genéral German attack. It is clear, however, that after the Ninth army collapsed, leaving a breach fifty miles wide in the French line, there was only one chance for the French to con- tinue resistance. ._That involved prompt closing of the breach which cut off one- third of the army and one-half of the armored material. Because there were no reserves avail- able the breach was never closed and Ger- man forces poured through, reaching the English Channel. The isolated Allied sol- diers in Belgium fought a losing fight, with hardly an opportunity to test the Ger- | man steamroller. an | - poli- | ' Today's Birthdays Today adds spirituality to the benign influences of the week, and the rise in fortune will be largely due to a just, aspiring You can’t expect much in the | way of surprises from a conven- |tion in which some nine out of ten delegates are pledged to one man—and in which that man’s | word is law. That was_ the with the Democratic convention, which ran absolutely true to an- ticipated form. It took up several days and a good many hundreds | of thousands of words were spok- en, but all the essential business ‘at hand could have been cluded in half an hour. From the | word “go”, there was no question | whatsoever but that most of the {delegates would cast their votes \for Mr. Roosevelt. Other candi- dates were nominated, and re- ceived a scattering of favorite son votes, but this was simply win- dow dressing. Roosevelt Only Redemption In the opinion of cynical and experienced newsmen, this was one of the dullest conventions on jrecord. It was poorly attended tand during some sessions dele- gates left the floor in droves or openly slept in their seats. There |was no enthusiasm shown at all, until Senator Barkley mentioned |the President’s name in his long keynote address. Then there was a thirty-minute ovation, and managers had a hard time re- | Storing order so Barkley could go on; His announcement, following his speech, of the President's po- ‘sition on the ‘third .term was something of a dud. There had been a leak somewhere, the rum- jors of what would be said were printed. and broadcast hours ahead of the actual announce- ‘ment. The rumors proved 100 \Percent accurate—the President said he did not seek another term, but intimated he was will- ing to accept a draft. The way the stage was set, there can be little question but what he would ‘have been drafted whether he was willing or net. Democratic big-shots consider the Willkie MeNary ticket one of the strong- fest in Republican history, and {tect that orily “Mr"Rovsevelt is a case con- jaround the country, touching the ardor. The mind is intuitive rather than logical but always isincere, a very valuable trait when properly balanced by durance and push. Beware of treachery, for this danger is present in some degree for near- ly every person born today. good enough candidate to send into the lists. The Democratic platform, like the Republican, is small pota- toes. Both are full of weasel words, and evade the issues whenever possible, but Mr. Will- kie and Mr. Roosevelt can be trusted to clarify their positions. Public Reaction Unknown This convention, however, will be remembered in history for one thing—for the first time the “un- written law” opposing the third term was violated. And one of the big questions of the moment is just how much faith in that tradition the American people have. Polls indicatethat a fairly substantial minority of the voters polls for an indication. The ex- believe, as a general principle,:! perts now think it may be one of that two terms are sufficient for gthe closest campaigns in history. anyone. “Walkouts” within the —o0o— party have already started. These Predict Famine In Europe “walkouts” are partly due to an-| The innocent often suffer most ti-third term sentiment—but'in this world—and that is true more to the conservative wing’s in the case of war. There will be dislike for Roosevelt policies. The nomination of Secretary Wallace for vice-president was, curiously enough, indirectly dic- tated by the Republicans. Sena- tor McNary’s principle strength as a vote-puller is in the agricul- tural areas, and the President thought it necessary to have a running mate who would appeal to the farmer. At the same time, Mr. Wallace, though he is person- ally popular, is poison to some | states, where New Deal farm So brilliant, colorful Mr. Will- kie is pitted against brilliant, colorful Mr. Roosevelt. This should be one of the most vivid campaigns in history—no two men in-deeades have exerted so, powerfal a hold on the imagina- tions of the people. Mr. Willkie will probably make a long swing en- A hard driven ball struck Mrs. John Marter of Wisconsin in the eye after it had crashed through the front door of her home, bounced into the living reom and on into the kitchen where she {was cooking a meal. McNary has said he plans to do relatively littie campaigning. Who will win? Watch the say the authorities, and only two powers will be comparatively im- mune. Those are the two bel- ligerent powers—-Germany and England. é Germany has _ systematically jlooted the granaries of the coun- tries she has seized. And the English fleet is still adequate to keep her merchant shipping go- ing. Famine means plague, disease, untold misery. And if it, comes, it means the collapse of the Eu- Tope we have known. It takes many years for a people to re- lcover from the effects of even lone season of starvatioin and malnutrition. Should U.S. Help? Question is whether this coun- try will help if famine strikes. We have surplus food aplenty. We could sell it, give it away, or barter it abroad. Yet, looking et would thus be fattening up po- tential enemies. It is a problem will stay in the White House and where humanitarian considere- mike radio speeches, instead ofttions, and our self-interest as a cany the country in person. democratic world power in a dic- Mr. Wallace will probably do tator-ridden world may prove considerable speeking. 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The ruling was based on the fact that the Communist party has 2 legal right to existence in this coun- try call anyone High)s as 3 hou The German word “stuke.” used to designate a dive-bomber. is a contraction of “sturzkampf- fleugzeug.” which literally trans- lated means “plunge-flight-flying implement.” The popular Ger- man word for anti-eirereft guns is “flak.” a contraction of “flie- gerabwehrkanonen ~ Needy British girls are said to be literally begging soldiers t marry them, because the govern- ment gives an allowance to wives when the war is over. In one respect Mrs. Grower Jones, 40, of Peterstown, W. Va. is the country’s most remarkabie mother, having recently given birth to her 15th consecutive ii "| | fi ' | il tn! Ni