The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 28, 1940, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service For 60 Years Devoted to the Best Inte s of Key West Che Kry West Citizen === THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U. S. A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1940 AUDIENCE Wii, LORD HALIFAX, RELENTLESS ENEMY, sarpon-pemncr VOLUME LXI. No. 309. see U. 5. Watches Nazi Actions hn $0. Paci Triple-Alliance Warning May Be Forerunner To Action Against British In East (Ry Asxocinted Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. United States Naval 28. — authorities were today casting watchful eyes on the situation that is fast build- ing up in the southern Pacific area. Believed to be the forerunner of action against the British strong- holds in that section, the warn- ings against Britain and the United States issued by the triple- alliance partners. Germany, Italy and Japan, may bring serious ¢on- sequences, officials here now be- lieve. As a part of the suspicion that axis-power machinations are stretching out beyond the imme- diate war zones, is the observation now being checked that hundreds of Germans have been disembark- ing at Manilia, P. I, over a period of the last two months. Further fuel on the fire of im- Pending action is contained in the rumors now idely heard that Japan arming German ships Stationed in the Far-east, to be used as ra ar on Pacific shipping of a als now that British to be attacked on effect on the new f of empire still another United Stat theater is th dip! LIBYAN FORCES _ CUT IN TWO 28.—Dispatches to war of- fices here contained news of more vi forces now pc “suicide hold out at force f Bardia officers sta African high comm d to evacuate Ba: dia ez week, but at th last moment, orders had come d rectly from Rome. from Il Duce himself. to hold the fort at a costs. “A face-saving order, their comment Military experts hope for the I Ss in hold the stronghold. The forces h been cut in two, and British units of re have poun fortifi mercilessly for the past 48 hours Fa Meanwhile. oth tachme pu towards Tobruk, 51 to the west, where embattled Italians are reported to be erecting strong defensive | that the had dete here see no British de- Ss are forward PLAYS WITH MATCHES, DIES CORINTH, N. Y.—Wh ing, with matc Ai Pier, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney La Pier, was so severely burned that she died. FIA LLL 2S 2 Ae GRAYS ENTERTAIN SON AND FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. A. Gordon Gray and children, George from Shelby Camp, Ga., Jim- my. Tommy and James from Fostoria, Ohio, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George M. Gray at 1231 South street. Geo. M. Gray is president of the Gray Printing Com- Pany of Fostoria and his son is secretary and general man- ager of the company. Le ee lons COPIIIILSIS GREEKS DENY DRIVE IS BEING STOPPED (Wy Axwoctated Press) ATHENS, Dec. 28.—Greek cfficials denied Italian claims made yesterday that their drive in northern Albania was coming tc a halt. Greek troops are pushing on north of Pogradec, they claim, and have reached a point 12 miles further into Al- bania. Meanwhile, news encourag- ing to enemies of the axis powers came from Bulgaria today. when it was officially confirmed that that nation will not align itself with the axis. Foreign Minister Ivan Pop- off, of Bulgaria, stated that the government had refused permission for Nazi troops to traverse the country to strike at northern Greek frontier. Previously, it had been rumored that a huge pontoon bridge was being erected across the Danube river be- tween Rumania and Bulgaria. This has been found to be false. enh hh hd dud RAF DRIVES AT NORWAY BASES CONCENTRATE ON INVASION THREAT POINTS: LONDON SUSTAINS NEW RAIDS (By Assoctated Press» LONDON, Dec. 28—Air min- istry that Royal jounced today squadrons of planes flew across last night to at least three Ss on the south coast of Nor- Air the drop eral had it that the ect actual invasion against Britain from vegian points. The attacks e RAF last night, as in the were meant to break up LONDON CLEARS RAID DEBRIS LONDON, Dec. 28.—This cap- tal of England began work this morning of clearing away debris from the effects of a four-hour r raid last night in which hun- ‘eds of bombs dropped on alone, 41 incendiary bombs hurled earthward by the mbers overhead, com- molishing every home in the area. Other attacks were centered on south and southeast- ern coast cities. MASONIC NOTICE block revealed, wer All Masons in the city are re- quested to attend a meeting to- enight at the Scottish Rite Hall, at 30, for the purpose of installing icers of Dade, Felix Varela and Anchor Lodges, jointly. Also to attend a Lodge tomorrow night at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of at- tending Divine services at the Baptist Church. By order of the Worshipful Master of Anchor Lodge. JOHN C. PARK, Jec28-1t Secretary. BASKETBALL!! Monday, Dec. 30th, 8:00 P. ML MARINES vs. PEPPERS OHIO COLLEGIATES vs. LIONS HIGH SCHOOL GYM Admission = 25 (League passes not good for this game) i sued officials | TUNE IN FDR. ATTENTION OF WORLD TO BE FOCUSED ON TALK TOMOR- ROW NIGHT: COMMITTEE PLEADS FOR “NO WAR” i (By Associated Press) ; WASHINGTON, Dec. 28— What will pronably be the larg- est radio audience over to hear a broadcast, will turn its dials to- morrow night to tune in Presi- dent Roosevelt’s long-awaited message on defense, to be aired over all chain systems and short- waved to the world at 9:30 p. m: It is predicted here that at least ;Seventy-five percent of the own. ers of the nation’s 50,000,000 ra. dios will tune in the speech. Add! to this figure, officials state, the short-wave audiences of other na- tions and it may clearly be seen a record number of listeners will hear the address. Treating chiefly on the present acute situation in world affairs with accent on defense accom- Plishments of the past few jmonths, President Roosevelt is yexpected to divurge into a com- {plete review of the British situa- tion. It is this latter assumption that has led millions to send pleas to the President, seeking no in- flamatory talk in his presentation jof the present situation. The Committee of One Million has wired the chief executive asking that “no warlike remarks” be in- cluded in the speech, and other | agencies have voiced similar hope. HOUSTON LISTS OLDEST ALIEN { (By Axsoriated Press) |. HOUSTON, Tex., Dec. 28.— Isabel Gomez, who says she was | born in 1824 at Guanajuato, Mex- |J¢0, is listed here as probably the oldest alien in the United States. Luis L. Duplan, Mexican con- sul, believes that her 116 years {would make her the oldest living woman, and has recommended to Mexican authorities that some of- {ficial notice be taken of her. She came to Texas 25 years ago. ‘FOUR LICENSES TO WED ISSUED ; Four marriage licenses were is- this morning by Judge Raymond R. Lord. The licenses were issued to A. R. Drake. 23, 2 U.S. naval sea- man. and Virginia L. Seamchorn, 18. of York, N. C.; to Fred L. How- ell. Jr., 24. of Concord, N. C., and Elsie Springstead, 21. of Brodk- ville. Fla.; to Abulio Sanchez, 36, ~ jof Tampa .and Mae Belle McCalf. |35, of Tampa, and Lino A. Castro. |25. and Ella Rojas, 17, of Key ‘West. County i Approved Manich Deal, Then Publicly Told Of Error, EARLY TODAY OF HITLER, CONTRADICTORY MAN oniven nap annow rs. Ry JOHN GROVER, AP WASHINGTON. Dec. 28—A reformed appeaser who publicly recanted his avowed friendship for Germany is Britain’s choice for “the biggest job outside the British Isles’—Ambassador to the United States. Capital speculation indicates the new Third Viscount Halifax, even been Picked because he can and has ; Supplied rebuttal argument to any who believe vith Germany is desirable. Halifax approved the Munich deal ditier, guaranteeing ;Czechosiavakia. He counselled LEGIONNAIRES TO SELL AUTO VENTION FUND NOW BEING RAISED envoy, may have with Decision to seii an automobile to raise funds for the ‘American Legion state convention here in April was taken at a meeting last night of the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the Key West Convention corpora- tion. A committee consisting of President Wiiliam V. Little, Chairman Al Mills and Treasurer William A. Freeman was appoint- ed to work out details of the sale. They will procure the car and order the printing of the tickets to be sold. Other means of for the corporation ed. Chairman Mil to inves' a report at a m raising funds were discuss- was directed and to make January 6. THREE LODGES IN JOINT CEREMONIES TO INSTALL OFFICERS AT SCOTTISH RITES HALL TONIGHT attend an meeting 0 o'clock in x Varela be in- as well as members er, OES, plan to Baptist Church night at 7:30 Ted M ‘services tomorrow o'clock. Rev. preach o Our God | | H (By Assoct the state got the biggest and most | tary road work within the state. tions to the Pensacola naval nav- al air station, and sub-bases at several other places. i play when he went to election polls three times to\name a new ' governor and aoout 5,000 local of- ficials and to vote in the national election. The public was the center of attraction again when answers to census-takers showed Florida to be the fastest growing state, and when the younger men signed up ,for selective military training. | Spessard L. Holand of Bartow ‘became the big name of the year when he defeated Francis P. iWhitehair of DeLand for the gov- ernorship to succeed Fred P. ‘Cone. U.S. Senator Charles O. Andrews was re-elected in the ‘race that supplied surprises when {Bernarr Macfadden i Defense Got Biggest | TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 28.—Military defen: | There was scarcely a day that news; apers airbase building, training camp construction, army maneuvers or mili- Millions of dollars were turned into Florida by ernment for MacDill Field Army Air Base Naval Air Base at Jacksonville, Camp Blandin The average man got big news, jnted Press) se preparations in during 1940. d not carry ni Florida headlines di ews of at Tam 1g near Starke, addi- third, with Jerry Carter second and Governor Cone fourth. , Moresthan' a haif*million votes, a Teqpid, were cast-in the state’s general ectic wnen Florida voted decisiv for President Roosevelt’s third term and ap- proved five of six proposed amendments to the state consti- tution. Jacksonville he the state's larg. ida gained another congressman in the census which showed a state population gain of 27.9 per- cent over 1930. There were several other Flor- ida events that competed suc- cessfully with war news for front Page position in state papers. i The year started during a se- its place as city and Flor- negotiated peace ! Feature Service Writer collaboration with Germany. Tnne Hitler marched into Prague —and made a relentiess enemy of Halifax. The Viscount promptly and publicly acknowledged error in advocating the Munich deal, urged last-ditch resistance to Nazi aggression. Deeply Religious What manner of man is Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, G.C.S.1., G.C.LE., P.C., R.G., Viscount Hali- fax and First Baron Irwin of \Kirby Underdale? He is a contradiction. He has Played the part of a. religious mystic, reportedly sitting on the floor cross-legged to discuss ab- stract, theology with Mahatma Gandhi. Short months later he was a tough, practical administra- tor who ruthlessly put down that | ‘same Gandhi's civil disobedience ; campaign with troops. His concern with things spirit- ual is legendary. His father worked through the 94 years he lived for union of the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches. Father and son rose daily for 6 a. m. devotions, a custom Halifax still observes. Rich Background Yet this spiritual peer is also a man of action in the temporal world. His solid place in English aristocracy is bulwarked by alli- ances with other noble families. His sister married Baron Bingley, his daughter wed Lord Fever- sham. His wife is the daughter of the 11th Earl of Devon. Halifax is a fox-hunting squire, who said he would rather be a master of fox hounds than a cabi- net minister. He has been both. He was a member of Parliament from 1910 and only emerged from political obscurity in 1921 as Un- dersecretary for Colonies. From then on he zoomed. He was President of the Board of Education—a cabinet post—in CAPE FROM SERIOUS IN- | JURY OR DEATH; CAR FELL INTO 8-FOOT WATER Another automobiie through a wooden bridge on the Overseas highway, this one from Ramrod Key bridge, at 1::30 a. m. today, it was reported today by Chief Deputy Sheriff Bernard Waite. The. driver of the car, Andrew L. Eason, who lives at Petronia :and Francis streets, escaped with a bad shaking up. He barely managed to climb out one of the windows of the automobile and to perch on the upturned end of it until assisted ashore. The auto- mobile landed in eight feet of water. Andrew Roberts, driver of the | Thompson Enterprises, Inc., fish |truck, came along and_ helped Eason ashore. Then he carried {him to his home. Eason is a | salesman for Wilson & Company and was making a run into Key | West. NAVY WILL HOLD CHAPEL SERVICES Lieut. Blake Craft, Chaplain, announced Services to be held in Movie Hall tomorrow evening from 7 to 8 p. m. The following program will be observed: Orchestra, special singing, con- gregation singing and the sermon |by the Chaplain. Announcement of the to the station personnel called at- tention to this “the last service of the year”, and urged that all attend. Station 1922, Minister of Agriculture in 1924, Viceroy to India 1926-31, President of the Board of Educa- tion again. Minister for War, Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the House of Lords, Lord President of the Council and finally Foreign Sec- retary until he was named am- bassador to the U.S. Not An Oomph-Man His left arm has been virtually useless since birth, yet he has been an able athlete. He led his regiment as colonel of the York- shire Dragoons in the World War. No oomph-man, this Halifax Rather, in the words of former U.S. Ambassador Joseph Ken- nedy, “almost a saint”. A man full of paradoxes, at any rate. But says the Yorkshire Post of the home county boy sent to America: “It is no spellbinding orator we want in Washington, but a man of absolute integrity whom Americans can unreserved- ly trust. The worst ambassador we could have just now would be vill one liable to invite suspicion as an astute propagandist sent to wheedle Americe into the war”. "Faas SS: SAILFISH PENNANTS ARE BEING HOISTED Seven sailfish were captur- ed by a fishing party in five days of Key West fishing. it was reported by Capt. Bob Daniels of the boat Donna D. poe Three of the sails were caught by L. T. Goldberg of Chicago, two bv Dr. D. Fred- ericks of Georgia and two by R. Levy of Chicago. and last vear at 1409 Division street. They plan to leave for a trip to Cuba tomorrow, and are already looking for- ward to their “annual fishing trip to Key West” next year. TaD a SaaS as. peratures to record lows, destroy- ed fruit and vegetable crops worth millions of dollars, damaged roads to the exient of $2,800,000. Early in April, there was a one- he federal gov- day sensation as residents of the Quintuplets. the Southeastern ‘northern part of the state tried to there had been a misunders Peep through heavy clouds for a jview of the first major eclipse of the sun since 1865. Florida forgot about the war temporarily when Mrs. Emory Callahan of Miami said she ex- pected to becume the mother of But doctors said itand- (Continued on Page Four) ring The formal Opening Dinner at Lg Casa Marina will take place this year on Tuesday evening, Decem- ber thirty-first. A cordial invitation is extended to the people of Key West to participate castom. Dinner will be served as has been the annual at 8:00 o’clock and danc- ing in the Patio is from 9:30 ’til 2. The Dinner chayge will be $2.50 per person. Please call Mr. Grobe, reservations. This is necessary. finished vere cold wave that dropped tem- i phone 780, for your table CASA MARINA, PETER SCHUTT. Manager. For 136 TSI IIIII IS CHRISTMAS POSTERS | RECEIVE PRAISES Many Key Westers and visitors have combined to of- ; Mas posters sponsored by the | Key West High School and | displayed in various spots throughout the city. Prof. Horace O'Bryant. school principal, is credited with the theme of the posters —"Ring Out Good Cheer in | America, Where Only im the World There May Be A Mer- ; the age-old message of Christ- ; mas good-cheer with a fine | expression of Americanism | was especielly lauded. j The posters are part of a | series of educational mediums being tried out this year un- der sponsorship of the Mon- roe Ccunty Board of Public Instruction. | RELIEF SOCIETY Units Of KWHA Official States Project Moves Forward Smoothly; Descriptions Released Werk is progressing “wery nicely” with construction of the J. Y. Porter Place of 136 units on Trumbo section. it was am mounced today by executive di rector Wellace Brvent Kirke of the Key West Housing authority Excavations have beer throughout the buildings which erecting. The site south of Wi street the fence which separates the ses- plane base of the navy site Chapel | OO ILI SSS GS OM: RECEIVES FUNDS ALMOST $30 FOR NAVAL GROUP Announcement Mrs. Walter F. Jacobs, presi dent of the Navy Relief Society Key West Auxiliary that proceeds of the Christmas Doll and Sewing Machine raffle had netted the ganization $29.66. This affair was +Naval Station was made today by o'clock, large gathering presen H. Holt Coral Hote n the prize of the explained that the f the group u c reganizati purp provide fund the per of emergency. At navy entire } to the gener Abilene Amarillo _ [Boise Florida 1940 Headlines Boston Bristol Brownsville Buffalo Burlington Casper Charleston Chicago Cincinnati Denver Detroit Eastport El Paso Galveston Hatteras iHevre | Huron Jacksonville City Los Angeles Medford Miami Minneapolis Montgomery services CHRISTMAS EVENT NETTED SILOS LLs RETURNS TO CTY AFTER 18 YEARS ANNOUNCING —