The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 22, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO The Hey West Citizen. | CITIZEN PUBLISHING CO. INC. Published Daily Except Sunday By P. ARTMAN, President and Publisher ager izen Building and Ann Streets LL er in Key West and County Florida, as second class matter Member of the Associated Press ted Press is exclusively entitled to use |) ation of all news dispatches eredited to { rwise cr-dited in this paper and also publi} .d here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 4 : $10.00 ~ 5.00 — 2150 = ee IAL NOTICE reading notices, cards of thanks, resolutions of tuary notices, ete., will be charged for at a line. nment by churches from which riged are 5 cents a line. n forum a invites discus- ubjects of local or general lisk anonymous communi- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN eek the truth and print it ar and without favor; never be id to attack wrong or to applaud right; ry never be the or- gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique, always do its utmost for the public welfare; never tolerate corruption or denounce vice and praise virtue, nd good done by individual or organ- fight tor progress; faction or clas: justice; olerant of others’ rights, views and print only news that will elevate 10t contaminate the reader; never com- promise witn principle. IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN | | Water and Sewerage | 2. More Hotels and Apartments. 3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. | Airports—Land and Sea. | Consolidation of County and City Gov- ernments. | Medern City Hospital. ae pape In a fighting world, even the non- belligerent nations cannot be conducted on a peace-time basis. “T nearly died laughing” is ex- pression often heard, and if consummated would be a very pleasant way to pass from this existence. Of the 42,000,900 to be registered, it is said only 350,000 will be called in Octo- ber. Could not that number be found in our 10,009,000 unemployed, who would volu at the same time would avoid the terrific ruption of business. If the wishes of millions who nother president must bow to the wishes of other millions in the Nevember election, who do not want another president, has been the in the vice-presidency. Garner a good vice-president, nevertheless people are satisfied to have a change. Now a “Sixth Column” is in operation, but it is not subversive in character, it is a all prayer from volunteers. The sith Columnists” -are asked to pray “for starving millions in Europe and China stricken by war without home or country; for for x Eurove’s refugee children; free- dom, to stay the hand of the aggressor, for | unity of America’s twenty-two republics for self-defense and to restore freedom to the world; faiths ‘that hey be one. for a unity of all Hitler will have to reckon with the 21 American republics if, for example, France should surrender Martinique to Germany. Resolutions adopted at the Havana con- ference declare that all 21 American re- publics “would consider any transfer or at- tempt to transfer sovereignty” of Amer- ican soil from one European Power to another “as contrary to American senti- ments, principles and rights of American tates to maintain their security and poli- tical independence.” This pronouncement s in accord with our own long-standing in- terpretation of the Monroe Doctrine on the “transfer” question. In other words if ilitier wants more “lebensraum” he will | have to acquire it on the other side of the pond or face the enmity of a united front -of the Western Hemisphere. | must be completed by December 26. r for this service for a year, which | | want the | former krow that there will be a change | | inal record, if any, of the WELCOME, ROAD DEPARTMENT! Commissioners of the State Road De- partment—Key West extends its arms in welcome tc you today! We all trust that your mecting in our midst will be entively satisfacter: We are giad that the County Board, together with State Representative Bernie C. Papy, had the hunch to invite you to hold this month’s meeting here, and that you saw fit to accept the invitation. Key West, yéii may have heard, is on the road back tosfirst-ranking importance in our State, what with various type of con- ready heid here and many more of outstanding character and size being scheduled for the corning season. So, it is altogether fitting and proper that your group decided to join th “movement to Key West” and hold this month’s meeting in our city. And then, again, we here proud of the form cf entertainment we ac- cord visiting dignitaries. It’s a foregone conclusion that you’li attest to that pride when you firally manage to pull your- selves away from our city. Our Rotarians spread themselves for you this noon, and know you enjoyed the iuncheon. Just wait unti! tonight, though, and see what the city-at-large, including our military personne} will:stage for you. Just wait— and hold pleasant anticipations. Just as a matter of caution, however, if sore of our citizens appear to corner any of your group and commence to talk in real, urgent tones about the need for completion of our Overseas Highway over the F. E. C. spans—just try and be patient and realize that the subject has been one of long-standing discussion here, and some | of our people have gone quite radical on the subject. Of course, we do need the highway. | You'll agree to that—those of you who made the trip down in cars. But—on the other hand, there’s no call for bothering ventions are right | you gentlemen about it. Just thought we'd caution you, that’s all. The Citizen trusts you won’t let too long a period expend itself before you de- cide to have another meeting in our city. We're doing our best for you this time— but we've an idea that another time will | find us better equipped to do still greater things for your enjoyment. ALIEN REGISTRATION In accordance with the Alien Regis- tration Act of 1940, about 3,500,000 aliens now in the United States must appear at designated post offices for registration and | fingerprinting, and also answer for record 15 questions which are to be asked. Registration will begin August 27 and For ication of $1,- Aliens are willful failure to register or fal replies to the questions, the penalty 000 fine or six months in jail. found to be illegally in this country liable to deportation. Among the questions is one regard- ing the alien’s activities during the past five years, and another respecting affilia- tions with organizations devoted in whole or in part to “influencing or furthering the political activities, public relations, or pub- lic policy of a foreign government.” One question requires a statement of the crim- alien, except minor traffic violations. Earl G. Harrison of Philadelphia, ap- pointed director of the registration, says the enforcement of the law will not carry any stigma or implication of hostility to- ward aliens who are loyal to this country and its institutions. It will, however, give officials a better means of checking up on those whose presence in the United States is a menace to our national safety. Unfortunately this law does not reach those who enjoy American citizenship, yet are disloyal to the country which af- fords them freedom and protection. JAPAN OUTLAWS ROTARY Japan has now discovered that the Rotary clubs are “hotbeds of espionage” and consequently the Japanese clubs, yielding'‘to pressure, are changing their re- lations with the international orgenization. Incidentally, it is to be remembered that Germany and Italy have already dis- covered that Rotary clubs are dangerous. They are barred from both countries. Japan had forty-seven Rotary clubs, with 4,000 members. It is interesting to note that these countries, when undertaking their ag- gressive programs, make a point te outlaw organizations, like the Masons and Rotary, which exist in practically every free coun- | try of the world. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN “NOW, WHAT DID SHE SAY TO GET?” The most important thing to remember is: WATCH THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS! TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY | By RUSSELL KAY Well, Republican Willkie cer- tainly made a mighty fine “Dem- ocrati speech. National poli- tics is gettin’ so backlashed and scrambled that it is hard to dis- tingui one party from another. In any event it is evident that Mr. Roosevelt has an opponent worthy of his steel and while Willkie has a rough and rugged road to travel, it isn’t going to be a bit worse than the one Mr. Roosevelt faces. It seems that Wendell just what he said when he wise- cracked awhile back about want-! i the “Champ”—he might possibly be given such an opportunity if it could be arrang- ed in the form of a radio debate, but I doubt if the President would accept the invitation tog. meet him on the stump. However, the President has} done just about everything pos-; sible to make it an even match.’ In picking Wallace as a running! mate he certainly handed the In- diana boy a swell break. One thing I liked particularly about Mr. Willkie’s address was the fact that he didn’t-try to “or- ate”. He just stood up on his hind legs and popped off in a straight-from-the-shoulder fash- ion. He didn’t pussyfoot or hem and haw—he came right out with it. t He evidenced genuine cour- age and showed good common sense in frankly admitting his relationship with big business and in freely and openly discuss- i German ancestry. He was art enough to know that these would be thrown in his face from the start of the cam- paign until its close, and by beat- ing the other fellow to the punch he went a long way toward off- setting such propaganda. f As near as I could interpret this talk, it seems Willkie ap- proves of a good portion of the 'New Deal program. He and the President see eye to eye on the matter of conscription and lend-/ ing aid to England. While he |doesn’t seem to have much fault to find with the general aims and efforts of the New Deal, he don’t like the wav they go about ac- complishing ‘em. In short, Will- kie contends that he can -reach the same objectives and at the; jsame time effect real ecgnomy in} government and eliminate much} of the red-tape and burdensome bureaucracy; he would endeavor | to step up industrial activity, substituting PDO for WPA and at fhe same time effect economies that would spell COD instead of IOU. ; Another point he brought out was that hurling verbal insults; at the dictators is mighty poor policy when we are not in a po- sition to back up our remarks. He also contends that the admin- istration has not been frank with _ the people in acquainting them; with the true situation, and} pledges himself to a policy of ab-' | solute frankness in this regard. One thing certain, Willkie’s talk was decidedly UN-Republi- We Roast, Blend and Grind can and it is evident he was speaking more for himself than for the party. Of course there is a possibility that the party has reformed and is now presenting a sort of a Republican “New Dealism” as advocated by Mr. Willkie. In any event, the com- ing campaign promises to be one of the most interesting in the history of the two parties. At pretty evenly matched. It’s afong time until November and a lot depends on what hap- pens between now and the elec- tion. While Roosevelt hasn't any Hoover or Landon to deal with in this case, he’s still the Champ” and carries a lot of ‘box office”. An invitation received this week from my good friend Har- old Colee, informs me that I have been selected to serve as one of {twenty “Grandees” and _partici- |pate in the colorful historic cele- ibration to be staged in St. Aug- justine, September 7-8-9, in ob- servance of the 375th Anniver- sary of the Founding of the City. According to Harold’s letter, my costume, whiskers and all. will be furnished—but Ill have to bring my own horse. The last time I rode a horse the darn critter got sick to his stomach or somethin’, and the convulsions sent me “flyin’ thru the air with the greatest of ease”. Maybe it’s a good thing I got- ta be in New York for Florida Week at the World’s Fair on that date! After a selling career of 64 years, Edmund T. Lamb of Bos- ton reported for work on his ninety-second birthday anniver- Do You Lie Awake Nights? ILLIONS do. The worst of it is, you never know when @ sleepless night is coming. Why not be prepared? DR. MILES Nervine Tablets help to quiet the nerves and i: cies at Stop in at the drug store to- day and get a package. ‘Try Dr. Miles Nervine Tab- ae ee bility, Nervous Irritability. Extye Packase is? fall én * able. OUR DEFENSE (Continued from Page One) steel ready for use when needed as the program progresses. To insure an expanded supply of manpower the Commission has co-operated on setting up a youth-training program. Under this program, thousands of young men and women throughout the country are attending trade schools this summer, learning the tcehniques of operating modern machine tools so that they will be ready to step into place on the production lines set up through- out the nation. Necessary Although the Government has arsenals that turn out shells for the artillery. the vastly expanded army will use far more than they can supply. To take care of ex- pansion, the Army has long had a policy of giving “educational orders”. Under these orders, a manufacturing plant usually de- voted, let us to sewing ma- chines, tools up a production line for making 77 mm. high-explo- sive shell cases. A few hundred shells are produced in a few days. The production line is shut down, but the tools all remain in the factory ready to go to work. These have now been called into action, but that is not enough. New plants are to go into opera- tion west of thé Alleghenys, handy to supplies of raw mate- rials, along the lines .of transpor- tation, and where there is already a supply of surplus labor avail- As these plants expand their activities a steady supply of materials must reach them, be processed. and flow smoothly along to the shell loading plants. — out the other end, and on to the the | man who feeds them into gun This calls for tight coordination all along the line, not for today or tomorrow, but looking ahead into next year, so that every time that Joe Smith, of Battery X. Field Artillery, reaches for a shell he will find one of the right kind, ready to be stuffed into his gun. That means an unbroken, ‘“i:nclogged, smooth-flowing pro- duction line running from the 4the moment it looks like a nip gun back through the plants to meant/2nd" tuck affair, with both sides the iron and coal mines. And that is the job of the Defense Advisory Commission. Feeding The Artillery Since the men at the guns al- most never see their targets, the control of field artillery is con- a 4 © PAUSE T THURSDAY. até ducted from observation posts’ connected with the batteries by radio or telephone. At the posts, rapid computations are made for aiming the gun, and fire is ad- justed to hit enemy targets. In order to see that the shells have the proper name and address o the enemy requires uncanm curate fire-control imstrument This was a troublesome produ: in the last war. We just didnt have the supplies of optical glass for range finders and similar in- struments. The Defense Advisory Commission has already that new sources im the States, with increased plant ce- pacity already under way, will give an adequate supply Joe Smith, Artilleryman, un- like his brother John im the In fantry, ordinarily does not fig as an individual, nor is his ¢ fired as a single unit. To make fire effective against moving mer or columns, the gums are ployed in groups. Over 100 men serve a battery of four guns, fir ing as a unit and covering 2 con siderable area with singh burst of shells. If the observe tion post or the battalian fire 4 DAILY Tection center has dome =s locating the ewes. Se bore Goes the rest. Three betteries talon wath about 38) mem bet tabons of heevy gum deme Teo ¢ two betternes are EVERYWHERE “Thempese Enterprises INCORPORATED ICE DIVISION PHONE NO. ® sents four generations of experience HAT REFRESHES KEY WEST COCA- COLA BOTTLING COMPART