The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 30, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO oe Key West Citizen 2 CITIZEN - PART MAN, President and Publixhes N, Business Manager aber of the Associated Press 1 Pr lished here SUBSCREPTION RATES RTISING RATES SPECIAL NOTICE IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Wate T and Sewerage. More:Hatele ana Apartments. 3 ch and Bathing Pavilion. Land and Sea. »f County and City Gov- | Ie Ria era ck SEE A Modern City Hospita ” The Greeks not only have a word, but also a way, In return for Uncie Sam’s lingland is giving us Halifax. generosity. Words other ez have different meanings te , so be careful how you use them. The only way against a fast-talker action. to protect yourself is ealm thinking and slow The political writer who can manage to held the esteem of partisans on both is a wizard—or a fence-straddler. Welcome the stranger to your business advertising the location and what you have to sell. they are invited. place by Buyers generally go where million aliens in the United States, hich, according to President Roose- t hus a third of its population ill houséd, ill clothed and ill fed. Many of these mil- n jobs which rightfully belong to Americans. liors are Whenever disaster, tent of Uncle iny nation is struck by a thing thought of is the ex- y contribution, but when the United States is visited by de- structior the fir Sam's monetz irom the elements we : uthy and not that heartedly. only whole- even Joseph P. ambessador to Britain, who has decided to enormous and his Kennedy, former American devote his abilities wealth, to keeping America out of is repoit war, edly planning to buy a chain to assist in his campaign. he does not agree with Secre anford Herald. newspaper Evidently ary Ickes.— Those merchants who refuse to adver- tise or do not advertise adequately, excusing their failure to do so by siating every- body in Key West knows me. vuld bear in mind that there are hundreds of visitors in the city who do not know them, nor where their business places are situated, and wilF likely become regular clients of those progressive merchants who do advertise. hat “* = In 1897, Jamestown, Kansas, emerged into the Nation’s limelight when its best people became disgusted at the failure of the male politicians to enforce the laws a gambling and other vices anu elected a reform ticket composed of women. It might be a‘good idea to have some Key West women run for office in the next municipal! election to be instrumental] in nipping in the bud a growing condition of organized and protected, crime bursts forth into an uncontrollable and per- nicious bloom. ainst before it | money. of the British empire. HOW ABOUT ADVERTISING? Many agencies in Key West are won- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ON GUARD dering about the move recently inaugurated | by the Chamber of Commerce to establish an Advertising Commission for the city and county—wondering about whether or not , prog is being made towards the forma- tion oi that important group. Vianned advertising, so long advocated ft on, is a most necessary adjunct s sours, the lack of hich very often wreaks havoc in the form d funds, spent on projects and ums entirely worthless. So, then, in order that future funds ac- nu d may be conserved, small they will probably be, it appears highly necessary that a controlling body now come into the local picture to pass judgment on the attention of merchants and organizations from time to time throughout the season. as | various schemes that will come to the i Even as recreational needs of the city | hould be met by the formation of a central ich would administer and direct —this subject of getting the most of our advertising dollars should also be controlled and thoughtfully studied. The Citizen has not heard of any action being taken by both governing bodies here 1 this subject of planned advertising, and, ung with a good-sized portion of the c it is now urging that something be rer cities have, long ago, taken the ve in providing for constructive ex- s of advertising dollars. They are now reaping the benefits of such a pro- cram. Experience in the past in uncon- trolled promotion drives has taught the les- son of thrift and planning in advertising. Merchants city-wide will welcome the establishment of a bureau through which and to which promoters can be referred. By and large, they are unable to judge as to penditur the merits of schemes which call for ex- penditure of small and large sums of Trained advertisers on the com- yn could dig out the worth or worth- lessness of the ideas submitted—thus saving considerable money for all concerned. If the subject isn’t already scheduled fer early consideration, The Citizen hopes that planned advertising will be a reality in the not too far off future. miss A YEAR ROLLS AROUND The end of a year is usually taken as the occasion for solemn reflection upon the course of the individual and the beginning of the New Year is eegerly seized by many souls as the era of the new day. We would not say anything to dis- courage the thinking man, or woman, from considering life in general and in particular. There is much profit in the study of self and the understanding of one’s environment. Certainly, the world needs more, rather then le of this kind of thought. The individual should understand, that the year an artificial invented by man to mark the course of human existence. Time flows ceaselessly and human life is a process that moves steadily from birth to death, without slackening for man-made points of mental significance. If it takes a New Year for you, as an in- dividual, to find time for reflection upor your presence on this mundane sphere, then it is well for you thata New a nd. Ina way, you are superior to many other human beings, who have no time for anything that they cannot comprehend. They spend their days in such activities as the making of money, ascending the social scale or earning the gaudy tinsel that men accept as distinction. however, is measure, SERVING THE EMPIRE A few weeks ago a physician in Cin- cinnati, impressed with a medical paper published jointly by six British physicians, addressed a postcard to the six doctors, at Aberdeen, Scotland, The other day the post card was turned to the American. writer, with notations by British postal officials, plaining why the card had not been livered. It is interesting to note the planation: One doctor was in India, another in China, the third “in Malta with the fleet,” the fourth in Greece, the fifth was “last heard of in Norway,” and the sixth was in Sydney, Australia. ° This postal bears mute evidence of the anner in which these Scotch medical men were serving their country in her extremity. It shows how the war has affected the men ‘ re- ex- de- ex- Year rolls: HAPPENINGS THAT AFFECT THE D) CHECKS. AND TAX BILLS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIO! IVIDEND oe pace ‘ INSEPARABLE FROM LOCAL WELF. deeeoeerannan~ececvecee: sees coe The other day Admiral Harold R. Stark, the Chief of Naval Op- erations; made this observation! “Doilars cannot buy yesterday”. The Admiral wes referring to the defe program in its relation to the Navy. But that truism can be applied with full weight to the defense program in toto. We have appropriated dollars in un- precedented quantities. But we seem to be wasting something be- yond price—Tire. The defense drive, in short, has bogged down. The optimistic es- timates of last summer are not being realized. For example, a short time ago it was forecast that soon after the first of the year we would be producing 1,- 600 military airplanes monthly. But, Defense Commission Knud- son no*~ announces ‘’ at the real figure will be 30 percent lower. 700 planes per month. hat the situatiorf in practically all de fense lines. What are the main causes of the defense bottlenecks? You can find just about any answer to that question that suits you. The explanations oifered in Washing- ton seem to fall into the follow- ing categories: First, some circles believe that business still has fears of what this Administration may do— that it worried about new crackdowns and radical experi- ments. In addition, business works under legislative, tax and regulatcry handicaps which did not exist in 1917. Second, the President is being criticized for his failure to ap- point a chief of the Defense Com- mission. with full powers. That, it is s is the only way to « cape division of overlapping of Vi x wasted effort. Some criticism cf this kind is coming from cir- cles. which generally are strong for the New Deal. Third, it has been said that nei- ther labor nor industry as yet Today’s Anniversaries iully ones die eee of the Sluation, or is yet ready to make the _ neces sacrifices. Mr. Knudson ind recent statement. The tremendous enthusiasm for total defense which appeared here when France fell has apparently abated to a considerable extent. Fourth, a number of important industrialists, such as Mr. Sloan of General Motors, have pointed out that industry is not geared to war production. Our industries are peace industries, used to op- erating under normal conditions. The change from a peace econo- my to a war economy is a long and diffitult process. Fifth, the American public is still confused, and does not know exactly where it stands. It doesn’t know whom to believe. And con- certed ‘public pressure is needed tor y great national effort succes Whatever the reasons, it is plain that the defense program hk fi mon evil day All au- thorities are certain that some- thing drastic must be done—but many of the authorities are in en- tire disagreement as to what. the rate we are going now, it will be years before anything resemb- ling a first-class military and naval establishment can be built. The Army has been forced to change its plans for taking in conscripts several times—it has found that it cannot obtain the necessary facilities as fast as it figured in the first place. And the news has recently come out that many of our naval ships are sadly lacking in protection against air attack. Eves are on W: leoking for a lead. ton today means the President and his advisors. He is the only one who can shake up the De- fense Commission and organize the program. It is ‘felt that he must act before‘nfany mote weeks pass. shington now, And Washing- Today ‘Tn! ‘History 1790. 1813—Joel T. Headley, popular New York historian of his age, born at Walton, N. Y. Died Jan. 16, 1897. 1819—John W. Geary, soldier. California pioneer. San Fran- cisco’s first mayor, Kansas Ter- Titory governor, Union general, Pennsylvania governor, born at Westmoreland Co.. Pa. Died in Hamburg, Pa., Feb. 8, 1873. 1830—Francis. M. Drake, Iow3 merchant, soldier, governor, Des Moines’ college founder and bene- factor, born at Rushville, Ill Died Nov. 20, 1903. 1840—(100 years ago) Edward Wigglesworth, pioneer ~ Bastor physician to specialize in derma- tology, a wealthy man who work- ed hard for the benefit of human- ity, born in Boston. Died Jan. 23, 1896. 1844—Charles A. Coffin, Gen- eral Eleetric’s noted first. presi- dent, born in Maine. Died July 14, 1926. 1847—John P Altgold, gover- nor of Illinois and. lorg_a unioue ifigure in, American politics, born "Washington (150 years ago) President sends message Congress on Americans held in captivity in Algeria—but not un- til 25 years later did America set- tle with Algerians, by force of arms. 1812—The schooner “Patriot” leaves Charleston, S. C., for Europe and is never heard of again—the famed Theodosia Burr, one of the lost passengers. 1853—The Gadsden Purchase completed—United States pays Mexicon ten million dollars for Jand now New Mexico’s southern border. 1854—The country’s. first oil company, the Pemnsylvania Rock Qil, chartered in New York. 1869—The Noble Order of - the Knights of Labor, for two decades the country’s most powerful la- bor organization. founded in Phil- adelphia. in Germany. Ditd March 1902. 12, 1872—William A. Larned. seven times national lawn tennis cham- pion, born‘at Summit, N. suicide, Dee. 16, 1926. and continued cool tonight: Tues- Ata to! U. S. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT Observation taken at 7:30 a. m 75th Mer. Time (city office) Temperatures Highest last 24 hours Lowest last night Mean Normal CASHIER'S CHECK SERVICE THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEY WEST Member of the Fececa Bese we Member ci! the Fegera. Decoss imsces Se Precipitation nfall, 24 hours ending 7:30 a. m., inches Total rainfall since Dec. 1, inches Excess inches ‘ rainfall since Jan. 1, ches. Excess inches 3.42 Wind Direction and. Velocity 0.00 6.22 since December 1, TIFT IIIS APP COMPLAINT SERVICE. -- If you Gs at Receite Your Cop: « The CITIZEN By 6 P.M PHONE— WESTERN UNION Between € and 7 P.M and a Western Union Measemg— Dow ~ deliver your copy of The Citie-= a es since Jafuary Barometer at 7:30 a. m.. today Sea level, 30.06 (1018.0 millibars Tomorrow's Almanac Sunrise 7:12 a. m Sunset 5:49 p. Moonrise 9:13 a Moonset 8:49 p. Tomorrow's Tides (Naval Base) AM. 11:52 5:22 FORECAST (Till 7:30 p. m. Tuesday) Key West and Vicinity: m. m. PM 11:36 4:58 High Low ® x " > ‘ . 8 . : * . _— . N . ‘ N : \ UII IOI I IIIT IAA H Fair day increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer; gentle to mod- erate variable winds. Florida: ‘Fair’ and continued cool tonight; Tuesday increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer. followed by rain in northwest por- tion by night. CONDITIONS The low pressure area that was over the Gulf States last week has northeastward to New causing precipitation during the last 24 hours in the north Atlantic States, the Ap- palachian region, and in portions ef the Lake region. Precipitation has also occurred in the far West in connection with a low pressure system covering that area; while a weak high pressure area over- spreads the Mississippi Valley and southeastern portion of the coun- try this morning, and generally fair weather has resulted through- out most of the Rocky Mountain States and eastward over the cen- tral valleys and south Atlantic States. Temperatures have fallen somewhat in the South Atlantic States; while elsewhere readings are mostly near or above normal. G. S. "KENNEDY, Official in Charge. WHO KNOWS? See “The Answers” on Page 4 moved England, FREE PICK-UP and DELIVERY SEEVEE FULL CARGO INST EBANCE Office: 613 Caroline S:ree: Fasse fo # WAREHOUSE —Cer. Eater and Fremce Su 1. Is there a ban on dancing in Germany? 2. Did President Wilson have a “preparedne program before the U.S. entered the Werld War? 3. Is it unneutral, under inter- national law, to deliver war sup- plies to a nation at war? 4. How do British shipping loss- es compare with the unrestricted U-beat camp: in 1917? 5. Who is Victor Moore? 6. How many times has Joe Louis successfully defended his heayyaveight title? 7. What president of a republic died this month in the arms of his military leader? 8. What are the ties” of England? 9. How many Presidents of the United States have been elected by a vote of the states in the Heus* of Representatives? 10. What is the battleship strength of the Italian Navy? “home coun- Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeee " .. & i