The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 6, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO Che Liry West Citizen | ZEN PUBLISHING CO. INC. 1 Daily Except Sunday By | that go to make up news. itizen Building ene and Ann Streets Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County Sey West, Florida, as second class matter lated Press sively entitled to use ication of all news dispatches credited to | t otherwise credited iu this paper and. also | il news published hers Member of the A. ted Press is e | way of local news, there is likely | some really big spreads at ppl SPECIAL NOTICE notices, cards of thanks, resolutions of notices, ete., will be charged for at nts a line. rtainme: ion. by churches from which 5 cents a line. m and invites discus- ts of local or gerieral bh anonymous communi- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILL always seek the truth and print it hout fear and without favor; never be 1 to attack wrong or to applaud right; fight tor progress; never be the or- 1 or the mouthpiece of any person, clique, always do its utmost for the never tolerate corruption or se; denounce vice and praise virtue, nd good done by individual or organ- faction or cla welfare; tolerant of others’ rights, views and print only news that will elevate ntaminate the reader; never com- se witn principle. SS ee eee IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST | ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN ! Water and Sewerage. More Hotels and Apartments. Peach and Bathing Pavilion. ° Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Gov- ernments. A Medern City Hospital. Poverty wants many everything. 2. No nation is able to defend its rights | until the people are ready to defend them. If all the campaign speeches were | placed end*to end they reach the point they would probably tarted from. have Which will save losing a seraps, been deserted by 10 of - his lot wives. of future The totalitarian dictators deny their own pecple freedom of speech, but have their fifth columnists make use,of it for their own subversive purposes. Will Mr. fourth term for the presidency as he was on a third? The first newspaper spondent who asked him concerning a third term was requested to put on a dunce cap and sit in the corner. What will Roosevelt's answer be on a fourth term, shoul] there be a newspaper man intrepid | enough to ask the question? American gold stocks have climbed to $20,000,000,000, and that is three-quarters of the monetary gold in existence. keeps up soon there will be none left else- vhe and Uncle Sap will be stuck with it. if Hitler wins will nct gold be outlawed as mone tion? Let’s hope the Administration some idea what’s it’s doing. If we are assured that the refugee chilcren from the war areas of Europe will not become publie charges, that they will not eventually become job-hunters. and themselves become part of our army of unemployed, then the government of the United States has taken the right. course in removing the quota limitations. But those who contemplate taking refugee chil- dren into their homes should be prepared for the eventuality to have to take care of them for life and should not be carried away by a shallow emotionalism that. will soon wear out. Furthermore they may be- come sc attached to the youngsters, par- ticularly if the war continues: for seme length, of time, that the probable: parting in repatriation, will not be “‘sweet sorrow”, but heart-rending tragedy. things; avarice corre- | If this | and its use relegated to ornamenta- | has | AUGUST IS THE MONTH— When, according to custom, things be- come dull. Summer doldrums descend up- on us and there is a dearth of happenings That is—August « usually is the month of the year here when | the least is apt to occur, but what does the calendar of coming events hold for Key West during the balance of this month? At leasttwo important events will THE KEY WEST CITIZEN CUT IT NOW! come about in August that wil] have far- | | reaching effect on our city. Further, there is a good possibility that a number of major developments will enter initial stages. So —rather than a period of very little in the | to be various times from this time forward until Labor Day. For irstance—Key Westers are re- minded that the famous movie director, Cecil B. DeMille, is scheduled to pay us a visit this month and that Miss Thelma Strabel will, in all probability, be with us | at that time to assist in location shots for the forthcoming super-movie, “Reap The Wild Wind”. Incidentally, just what are the civic ‘ and governmental agencies doing in prep- | aration for Mr. like there ought to be some sort of an of- DeMille’s visit? Seems , | ficial greeting committee appointed to “turn over the keys of the city” during his stay. Then, probably around the same ! period of the month, the State Road De- | partment and the Overseas Bridge Com- on is scheduled to hold forth in what | will very likely be one of the most im- portant meetings held in this city in many a day. The importance of that meet has been stressed before and it is noteworthy to see that the county government has made arrangements to provide entertain- visiting dig- | ment of some sort for the | nitaries. Add to these above, two important events the possibility that new naval con- | struction is likely to be ordered for this city and other projects appear to near the | announcement stage, and you have a pic- ture of activity of no small proportions for | the current month. | August, in Key West at least, is not going to be a dull month. The Citizen ex- pects to be quite busy, thank you! | | A LONGER LIFE SPAN Man’s span of life is growing longer. About a hundred years ago the average length of human life in America was 41 years. Today it is 60 or better, according —_—— | to a survey by the research division of the A defeated Chinese general is said to | Battle Creek Sanitarium. Taking for granted that one must in- | evitably grow old and die within a definite span is no longer the modern conception of living, the survey indicates. This battle | against human decline has made remark- able progress in recent years through im- portant corrective and educational work. “The so-called ‘wearing-out’ types of I diseases really are not diseases at all,” Dr. SAA EAE ee | Charles E. Stewart, official of the sani- pocseye ne ese uemecne a tarium says in discussing the survey. “Back of a large percentage of heart trouble, stomach disorders, or an inefficient liver is a deliberate or unconscious carelessness on the part of the individual in the forming of life along well-ordered physical and mental living habits. H “Qne favorable point in progress of longevity of Americans is the realization that vacations need not and must not be | overly energetic if tired nervous systems are to be properly revitalized. Mountain | climbing, for example, or portaging a heavy canoe is of no benefit to one who has not gradually become accustomed to the strain in advance.” | A rest-vacation as advocated by the medical authorities includes outdoor sports for guests and patients who desire them. Under direction of a year round well, known physical director, these sports in- ; clude golf, horse-back riding, swimming | and fishing. BUTTERED ON THE GERMAN SIDE The Petain Government, now in con- | trol of France, may not be Fascist, but no | son of a seventh son is required to see that | the old marshal thinks the bread of France | | is buttered on the German side. Apparently, it will be only a question | of time before French life is reorganized | along the lines of Nazi Germany. Prop- | aganda will gradually convince the people thet the nation was misled‘in the war by Democratic England. In time, unless the | grip of Hitler ‘is released, democracy will | | be a byword in France. H |WILLKIE SEES VISITORS eri By HUGO S. SIMS. Special Washington ‘Correspondent of The Citizen CAMPAIGN PRELIMINARY Mr. Willkie, the Republican nominee, has been enjoying a va- cation in the West, where he has ibeen visited by many Republican leaders. These party men came MAY CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH F.D.R. VIEWS KNOWN jthing of this nature. ’ ea Administrationto public ques- tempt was made to outline meth- tions is much better known to-iods to be used im dealing with day. For more than seven years, ' the territorial questions, but, x President Roosevelt has vigorous- should be noted that no restric- ly expounded his views on do- tions are placed upon any coun- mestic and international ques- try in regard to taking such ac- tions. From time to time during tion as seems necessary to protect the campaign, he is expected to its own interest. take the air dnd to make occa- sional addresses to apply the Face to face with economic Principles he espouses to the is- problems of serious consequences. sues which are currently in the the delegates to the Havana public mind. meeting reaffirmed Abeir feith in se eo ape the general principles of the Secretary of Agriculture Wal- Americas and in normal trade lace, the Democratic ‘candidate processes, althotigh" recognizing for Vice-President, has already ‘that the present world emergency ;announced his intention to retire ' precludes effective practice At- from active direction of the De- tention was also paid to the partment of Agriculture during threat of “fifth columm” activity the campaign. The burden of in the various countries but noth- speech-making for his ticket will ing sensational or drastic has be upon him. been initiated. The various re- | ee blics agreed to exchange imfor- In a recent statement, Mr. Wal- err x regarding plots discover- lace made it clear that the agri- oq in one republic against anoth- cultural administration machin- or and generally exhibit a friend- ery, used in the various programs jinesc and common ideal im fac underway, is compos-d of mem ing the problem. bers of both parties and that it is) wa ts impossible for a political candi- The problem of defending thi date to use its personnel as a hemisphere from outside attacks political machine. In fact, he jargely revolves around the mili- points out that it is incumbent tary strength of the United upon him and offitials of his De- ststes At the same time partment to carefully avoid amy-*;.<% assumed by this country will be considerably easier # we The nomination of Mr. Wallace we Seen ae this as the running-mate of President hemisphere TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Important, there * Roosevelt was a logical choice of the Democrats. At the time of the Democratic Convention con- siderable publicity was given to what has been called a “revolt” against his nomination. The fact is, however, the Secretary of Ag- riculture has been a thorough and loyal assistant-to the President He is a New Dealer in all that the term implies. However, his measure as a political orator is yet to be taken, even if his many speeches in behalf of the farm fore, in the defense picture is the prevailing harmony between the “ republics and the many manifes- tations of a unity of purpase Ti this end. the Havana conference contributed greatly and while concrete agreements may not be as specific as some offirisis would like, there le reason to doubt the sincer# of Secre- tary Hull's gratification over the results of the gathering The White House. c WALLACE TO BE ACTIVE REGULAR NEW DEALER HAVANA PARLEY ENDS GOOD-WILL APPARENT . REPUBLICS COOPERATIVE The presidential campaign of 1940 finds the people of the Unit- ed States divided in opinion as to the policies and candidates of the major parties. There are, of course, dyed-in-the-wool parti- sans who rabidly behind their party’s candidate, regard- less of platform, issues or any- thing else. For these citizens, no presidential campaign is neces- sary. All that they want is a chance to vote at the polls. are There is a considerable segment of the population, however, that is inclined to seriously study the platforms of the parties and es- pecially anxious to hear the inter- pretation placed upon party dec- larations by the candidates them- selves. When one strips the plat- forms to their essentials, there are few basic and fundamental dif- ferences to be found in the state- ment of political.principles. Much depends on what the candidates say, during the campaign, upon the issues which present them- selves for debate. to pledge him support, to discuss tissues and to formulate strategy. Together they gave the nominee much information upon which to ‘base conclusions and opinions to be stressed in his speech, to be delivered wood, Ind., on the 17th. acceptance at El- Mr. Willkie expresses personal gratification over pledges of sup- port from Democrats who are dissatisfied with the present ad- ministration. He says that this movement is nation-wide and in- timates that a vigorous campaign will be made in the South for the purpose of securing some of the electoral votes of that usually solid Democratic area. The Republican candidate has beén cohferring with farm lead- ers in order to secure an under- standing of the issues involved. This ‘week he continued the study ‘by attending a conference in Des Moines, Iowa, where gov- ernors and leading agriculturists outlined their views. An indica- tion of the nominee’s attitude on public questions is seen in his staterhent that, if elected, he plans to curb “both big business and big government” and to exterm- inate forever “corrupt political machines”. Undoubtedly, Mr. Willkie will attempt to convince the people of the United States that he is not the “fair-haired boy” of ‘big business. The attitude of the Democratic program have been marked by a clarity and logic which has been most effective. building. Senate and House offic buildings in Washington, D. C are air conditioned. In considering the results of the recent Pan-American confer- ence of Foreign Ministers, it is well to understand that the Unit- ed States, as a nation, does in fact bestride the Western Hemisphere as a colossus. With 130,000,000 of the 254,000,000 people in the twenty-one republics, it is easy to understand the apprehension of some of the smaller nations. In the past. the Latin-American countries have suspected the mo- tives of this Republic and there exists, in almost every one of them, a group that, even now, is now certain that the United States will not dominate the Western Hemisphere in its own interest and for its own benefit. The “Good Neighbor” policy has done much to allay the fears of the’smaller republics and con- ferences held in recent years have been marked by a unanim- ity which is encouraging. The Havana. parley was called for the express purpose of considering problems that arise in this hemi- sphere as a result of the war in Europe. While no_ trusteeship plan for possessions of European nations was adopted, the Act of Havana clearly recognizes the identity of interests between the nations of this hemisphere in re- gard to these problems. An at- you gel this “ $895. Sinieam IRONMASTER Heats faster — stays hotter all through irening — irons faster and easier. 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