The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 5, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO West Citizen Hi CSTIZEN PUULISHENG CO. INC, t By t and Puslisk>z . day West and rida, as second class matter of tre Asncelated Pr SDVERTISING RATES NOTICE > , resolutions of charged for at SPECIAL hurches irom whieh ‘ites diseu or general us comm ROVEM FOR KEY WFST ADVOCATED BY TH! CITIZEN Mussoliwi suspe was ** had i'd be match- otherwis hearted unity. 1e individuals is n to do; their ills had real work to t enous Caporetto, Italians are ilians usands are nes in indis- ts. In Poland idren were ghter. r trousers in the ene of nor the Precipitate t xf good ju ment. s submit- in an ef- poses and ambi- 700 replies received, nted to be hers aspirec to ess dies wili at- f them are irchasing ates said should the tot also have been a de- ‘n had de- Que ive Great ef aid short av ourselves de- seifishly, because it to do so, and not on . Brother Jonathan. : her case, we will , which ans to deb L ns, and grant s wh I Then, jet us nape, it will be the iast time that we pull » chestnuts out of the fire. States will does not Johnson were | “ON A BASIS OF EQUALITY” Manuel Quezon, Fresident of the Philippine Commonwealth, thinks that it is ready te “manage alone the affairs” of the onwealth. He voiced anew a pledge of loyalty to the Unized States while the Vice Presi- i Sergio Osmena, proposed continued h the United States after ience “‘on a basis of equality.” Ye are interested in such an asser- on because anybo with any sense it states an impossibility. A ship “on a basis of equality” im- both partners receive equal . Obviously, this wovld not be the een the United Statcs and the nership wit nows that for the little ..4tions earth like to taix about “‘eqt lity but all tat the. mean 2te freedom of the s.naller to.) as they please, with some protection from larger s,okesmen and such phra: ihe comp. ht to expect ations. t is almost absurd fer a great power any commi.rents, in regards to a smaller nation that Loasts of its “com- plete freedcm,” independence,” etc. The ! Belgium ard the Netherlands 1ind. These little na- rd to preserve neu- ‘itish and French at ms length, but always with the Germans attacked British and French would come r help. A large nation, with such as the United ne the » the military might calls ake certair commitments, in re- rds to the Philippines, but only if the willing to make ons and to censult the big power pelicies that might cause grave conflict, involving the large nation would have the entire burden to great States, smatler natien proves xder the League of Nations, which failed to preserve peace, the ons were given equal voice rer nations despite the fact that the larger nations would have to as- all the burdens that developed policies voted into effect by the ns, scheme for world peace, the , which must necessarily pro- ice the force necessary to protect all na- st have some definite powers in to world affairs. Certainly, they r nected to grant “full rights” to little nations, allowing them to pre- which upset world equili- unfortunately smaller na with the sume regards > smaller nations, that expect to have their security guaranteed by big ¥ must be willing to make some behalf of the common safety. vars break out, they want protec- hey-cannot expect it without a yution to the stability of inter- nal affairs. - should not hesitate, for example, te adequate means for their own n the ~ecess-ry preliminary uferences and tke construction of and air forces that must operate in their behalf. Th: 2 things be iccomplished after -ar begins ill be no safe defense io repeat the ut “equality,” “complete free- etc., that home-towr patriots use g years of peace. throu es for naval TO “ASTONIS'I 7 HE WORLD?” Godfrey Haggard, British consular of- in this country, believes that the : of the countries occupied by Ger- > are building up their strength and t rere will, some day, emerge an aired alliance that will the world, including Hitler.” We trust the gentleman is correct. Certairly, there is nosreason why the peo- ples of the conqueréd Nations should be satisfied with their lot under their German I The will to strike a blow for their cwn liberation undoubtedly exists but just how and where and when a mystery to us. Frankly, we wou!d not advise the peo- ple of the British empire to count too heavily upon any armed uprising in the conquered lands. A rebellion against a German army of occupation, just now, would have little chance of success in,any naticn. If the British are able to inflict a decisive defeat upon Germany the rebel- lions will flare-up, rapidly enough, on the heels of the retreating Teutons, stonish is | position will be precarious. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN “THEY ALL HAVE TO CLIMB TOGETHER” PEOPLE’S FORUM The Citizen weleomesx expres- views of its read- r reserves the delete any considered r unwarranted. The should be and confine the letters to 200 words, and write on one side of the paper only. of the writers must the letters and will shed unless requested wtherwine. STORES OPEN SUNDAYS Editor, The Citizen: ers have e Citizen appeared regarding retail open Sundays. rchants and townspeople de this a familiar topic rsation. ng open Sundays but wo reasons have remained ppen: 1. The public fails to be fair h them by waiting to purchase ssities on Sunday. retail merchants have organization by which they co-operate, as other cities the ze of Key West. The background of American posterity is devoutly religious and in keeping with the saered- ness of Sunday, hence, if we con- tinue to desecrate the Lord’s Day we, who profess faith in God, shall not be held without blemish, if we patronize merchants on Sunday and force them to go without rest or spiritual food. Our democracy privileges all groups with laws governing the majority. May I suggest, we, as citizens, encourage the merchants to organize, and co-operate by asking city statutes to enforce their majority desires concerning bbath Day observance. Thurs- afternoon during Summer is regarded by all mer- s without loss. why not keep God's law in like manner? Realizing two sid ‘io the ques- tion. I voice the sen it of the j y of the public and mer- s I have conversed with, and submit yor this letter. TED M. JONES. or, First Baptist Church. . 1940. “THE WHOLE TRUTH” Editor. The Key West Citizen, Key Wi Florida. Dear Sir On November 7th the Road De- partment of the State of Florida held its meeting in Fort Myers. Mr. J. H. Dowling, Chief High- wey. Engineer, had just been stricken with an emergency ap- nendectomy. and at that time was in the hospital: hence his place was taken by Mr. L. K. Cannon, sistant Highway Engineer. It i v understanding that most of the hnical knowledge as to the activ of the Road Depart- ment are in the province of the Chief Engineer and his office, _although official announcements. ete.. are in the name of the Department Chairman. At this meeting, Judge James W. Perkins. Road Department Chairman. Mr. Brooks W. Bate- District Member (Monroe Countv), and Mr. Cannon, Assist- ant Highway. Engineer, among others. were present. I was told for military defense purposes the highway south from the toll dis- trict to Kev West in Monroe County, work would be imme- diately commenced on it. the man whose jand all other good drug stores. Most merchants _ State to construct the road a: the Federal authorities the bridg- along old a From the thern boundary of the district 1 to Florida City a immediately ordered This information was con d to me vpon the strict understan ing that I would person: it to the citizens of Key West and Monroe County; this I did in an announcement to Mr. Allan Arm- strong on November 8th Sometimes certain parties are not interested in securing the full truth. I am very much interested in Key West and Monroe County and her problems, and have been working diligently to help for some time, inasmuch as the re- placement of the wooden bridges over the Keys were included in my campaign discussions. I trust this will enable you to fully clar- ifv tH situation so that the whole truth is made to appear. With kindest regards, I Cordially yours, DAVID ELMER WARD. State Senator. survey remain, Fort Myers. Fla., Dec. 2, 1941. DEPARTMENTS SERIOUS ABOUT FIFTH COLUMN (Continued from Page One) until they are properly identifi- ed. The Capitol is under the heav- iest guard in years. Although vi itors are not asked for identifica- tion. the least ac- ticns or the carrving of geeous looking packages likely to re- sult in a polite bu ing. In front of the Capitol. where the ereat inaveural stand is be- ing constructed for the event of January 20. there’s ‘a constant day and night guard. The con- struction work and the Capitol from sub-basement to dome, are searched almost daily. Nobody here is vooh-poshing this vigilance but it certainly is not being duplicated at the other end of“Pennsylvania avenve. The White House grow closed a few weeks ago. again are open ;to visitors. as is the White House. Guards remain at every gate and suspicious ‘For Real Purity For Real Economy For Real Service . Moonrise 12:3 U. S. WEATHER — BUREAU REPORT vation taken at Mer. Time (cit Rainfall, 2 7:30 a. ™. Total rain: inches Deficiency inches Total rainfall since Jan inches Deficiency ce inches 144 Wind Dire:tion and Velocity NE—10 miles per‘ hour Relative Humidity 80° Barometer at 7:30 a. m., today Sea level, 30.16 (1021.3 mi rs) Tomerrow’s Almanac Sunrise 59 a Sunset 38 p. 6 hours ending chés 0.00 0.05 Dec. 0.21 " 35.30 Jan. Moonset Moon, Ist quarter Tomorrow's Tides High Low FORECAST (Till 7:30 p. m.. Friday) ‘v West siderable cloud tonight: Friday ith mild temperature moderate variable win Florida iy an occasional light in ncrth portion tonight ly cloudy and mild CONDITIONS Pressure is moderately low this morning over northeastern sec- tions, and a low pressure area of considerable intensity is moving in ever the far Northwest; while pressure is high throughout r of the remainder of the country. Temperatures have risen the Atlantic and Gulf State are still below normal the Florida peninsula: while ider weather has overspread the coun- try from the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys eastward into the Lake region. with read- ings below zero in Minn Snow has occurred during the last 24 hours throughout the northeastern portion of the coun- try and the Lake region. and there has been rain on the north Pacific coast. K warmer, extreme Friday in but ery turn, but the official fami- ly and residence are hardly any more inaccessible than when the world was at peace. Most White House employees have been fingerprinted. So have some of the White House news- paper correspondents. but that was started two years ago and it alwavs has been veluntary with the individuals. Put 3-purpose Va-tro-nol up each - shrinks swollen nostril...(1) It mem- branes; (2) Soothes irritation; (3) Helps flush out nasal passages, clear- ing clogging mucus. 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