The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 16, 1941, Page 1

ia aI | Feation ‘center here must have | Associated Press Day Wire Service For 62 Years Devoted te the Best Interests of Key West VOLUME LXII. No, 246. Bes Every Ellt Being Made MATTHEWS TO BE To Facilitate Matters In IN PRIMARY RACE. Getting Building Under Construction | ANNOUNCES FOR REELEC- | TION TO POSITION OF RAIL- Contractors wishing to bid on| | ROAD COMMISSIONER construction of the proposed rec-i (Special to The Citizen) their estimates in the hands ef; TALLAHASSEE, Oct. Lieut. Edward. Kersting _ of the | Eugene S. Mutthews, senior mem- | army's construction auartermas-) ber of the Florida Railroad Com- | ter corps by Monday morning, the mission, announced today that he Che Ary West Citize THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U. S. A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1941 | Close To Russian»Capital “Cater. Bing dering German artillery today: was declared to be “rattling the! windows of Moscow” as | mighty Nazi war machine rolled | into new positions along a line 60| miles from the Red capital. | | Adolf Hitler’s high command, | claiming the capture “several jdays ago” of Kalinin, north of} Moscow, and Kaluga, to the jsouthwest of the city, said German | jtanks are rolling down Paved | 'NO INSOLVENCY —. i | COUNTY GETS HIGHEST -PER- CENTAGE IN HISTORY: | (By Associated Press) ‘NEW YORK, Oct. 16.—Thun-: highways in their assault on the} capital. Josef Stalin made a personal ap- OO SAY LEADERS FLEE (By Axsociated Press) STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Oct. 16.—Russian government officials are abandoning Mos- cow and foreign diplomats are leaving the city at the urgent request of Stalin's leaders. ac- cording to a report reaching here today. The report said the Reds have chosen Kazan, 450 miles to the east on the banks of the Volga river. as their tem- Porary capital. Breatest city to defend their homes, “house - to - house and | street - to - street,” while the Ger« Resignation Of Japanese And Cabinet Indicat Will Givé All Support the Peal to the citizens of Tussis's| | { i t | yesterday | will be a candidate for re-election, oR A NDE ESE + at that figure would not provide announced before leaving for his office at Venice. F running in Group One on the May fed original plans, which | Ta Aantthws is a member of oles al . pepe Spe nS the Advisory Committee .of the aby yesterday. ples zig lah ¢ ‘Transportation and Communica- granted only $22,000 for a br av tions Division of the Florida fae ianite Kersting caid th. , State Council for Defense; a mem- mitods pists ersting said thei ber of the Methodist Church: is feder ce niride sapans "ead 4S'an Elk, an honorary member of ocala with another $5,000 tar, t2° Florida Sheriff's Association, fuenishines er $5, ‘°F! an honorary member of all the a | Young Democratic Clubs of Flor- Mayor Willard M. Albury yes-|ida, and a member of the Talla. turned down flatly a pro- i Brought here by the lieu. maeece Junior Chamber of Com- tenant which would have reduced | i the local expenditure to $22,000: Before becoming a member of under the so-called “K” plan. The | Mayor insisted the standard plan Shews sae a member of the “© was Speaker of the House at one formed ats Deeds, and. in- session—1907. He was prominent- “ts ly connected with some of the jose poe ee vate thrown ' most important bills ever en- aden ave It Se: UP OM ‘acted into Florida law, including f apt. Hume) @ Ceonphew, navy ‘the bill providing for the estab- ;the Railroad- Commission Mat- | Legislature for several times and | IN COLLECTIONS i 1 eee i | Tax Collector Joe C. McMa-! jhon’s refusal to accept insolvency ‘affidavits this year has given the county its highest percentage iof intangible and personal tax collection in history. ! With one business operator in personal taxes, McMahon's of- fice has collected $1,011.53 in in- that only quick capitulation can save the city from ruin. Stuka dive bombers, *accord- ing to Berlin, showered Mos- cow with thousands of tons of bombs last night, and the prop- aganda ministry warned that con- tinued resistance will mean, “the AQUEDUCT UNIT SELECTS SITE FOR STATION |man radio broadcast a warning RESERVOIR AND PUMPING PLANT WILL BE SITUATED IN SOUTH CORNER OF JACKSON SQUARE South corner of Jackson Square ruins of Moscow shall stand as a! at Southard and Thomas streets still owing the county about $79 ™Onument to the shattered Rus- ‘has been selected by the Florida sian empire.” + Hitler’s headquarters said Ka- Keys Aqueduct commission as the site for a reservoir and tangibles, and $16,703.94 on the l/min was taken by surprice four Dumping station to handle the personal list, giving him a rec- ord of 100 per cent collection for the former item and nearly that {for the latter. McMahon, who started the cvi- ‘lections with the announced in- tention of making his list per cent, turned down insolvency affidavits and in only two cases {was foreed to issue warrants ‘One of the business men paid days ago, when a Nazi armored force crossed the Volga river at the city’s gates so unexpectedly that its defenders were unable to blow up the bridges. The frontal attack on Moscow, according to the high command, now has reached a fairly stable north and south line, its center 60 miles from the capital, and sweep- ing attacks at both ends of the line are said to be turning the city’s water supply, Will Dough-| try, commission member, re- vealed today. | Doughtry confirmed selection of the courthouse square park for the project after backers of | the proposed recreation center said they had heard rumors to that effect, influencing their choice of a location for the amusement building. sThe commissioner said he does —— * OUSTED BY ARMY? toute Ger__tishment of the University of Flor-|and the other has until Oct, 25 | flanks: - 'G. D. Hatfield of the herhewet 5, ida andthe Florida State College | to’ make good before’ material pairing south, German reports |"°t know how much of the ex- * Tisak Comdr. Carl H. Rito od for Women, and the Road Depart-/ amounting to the value of the geciared a quick break-through | isting pumping equipment at the the guard, and’ Lieut. Cot ment legislation that has resulted | tax is. seized and sold. Wet ¥ Putin of the sees in the building of the present! Joined the mayor in protesting the ee network = piahrere: x ie was a member of the house | rei pes eat Pps pier committees that handled these | ht ee tunare ed tone eae ‘4. important pieces of legislation. * pons In the Florida National Guard | ‘With plans for the new building | he climbed up from the ranks to) nearing completion, Mavor Al- ; at 1 ;1 the place of senior ranking major | bury said he wiil ask city council ; 7 ; | tonight to approve its location on pasate piri hice ie Pea OT i the east corner of the property at qi ¥ Py +] Southard and Whitehead streets. Blanding. the present Majer-Gen-| The mayor said he was informed eral Blanding for syhomr Ficwicy’s | by Lieutenant Kersting that the reat Ailike concentration camp is | 4 aH a4}, -named. I government will be satisfied with F | a resolution of intent to turn over |_, He was appointed ‘Ss member- | a deed to the federal agency, with- ship on the Railroad Commission | out waiting for the city to pro- duce ane. caused by the death of Honorable ‘Actually, as far as is known D. 55 j j jougless Campbell of Chiplev and ! here, neither the city or countYihas been successively elected | rv poaaceaity ever had a deed to hicces tiat- Cave: H Approval of the lieutenant’s recommendation for the center, with the provision of $5,000 for equipment and furniture. lifts that burden from the city, since it had been expected previously that the municipality would be required to equip the building. LEAVE FOR HAVANA mission many millions of dollar: have been saved to the citizens o! the state through adjustments and | phone and toll bridge rates. | | WOODROW WILSON H | STREET RE-NAMED | TIENTSIN, China. — Woodrow | Wilson Street, cne of the import- Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Aguilar.‘ ant thoroughfares of this Japan- accompanied by Mr. Aguilar’s ese-occupied city, has been or- mother, left this morning on the | dered changed to Hsin Yeh Chieh, This is the first time in 25 years when no insolvency affi- ANY FEARS ALLIED INVASION (Ry Axsociated Press) NEW YORK, Oct. 16.—Ger- many fears and is preparing for an Allied invasion through Sweden in the south of Norway, government-in-exile at London. ‘The unconfirmed reports indi- cated German soldiers are mining bridges and highways on the Nor- setting up powerful defense works H along the boundary. According to the Norwegian empt an attack with the help of the British. THREE CASES ARE BY COURT by the Rumanians has Permitted § oo des weceieaall Bie lan Axis spearhead to drive to within “walking distance” of the heart of Odessa, besieged port on ithe Black Sea. ELECTION BOARD PLANS. MEETING square will be utilized, but he! constructed, and new equipment added to that already there. Moving toward the start of act- | ual construction, State's Attorney G. A. Worley yesterday filed an appeal to the State Supreme court, testing the decision of Cir- cuit Judge Arthur Gomez in validating $1,750,000 in aqueduct ‘bonds here Sept. 30. The Board of Election Commis- ! sioners, with Ira Albury as chair- man, will meet on the evening of October 22, at 7 o'clock, at the by Governor Cary A. Hardee in jaccording to reports reaching here City Hall for the purpose of at- February, 1924. to fill the vacancy ‘day through the Norwegian ‘tending to all matters in connec- tion with the coming city election to be held on November 11. All candidates for office must have their applications in the During his service on the com- | Wegian side of the border, and | hands of the board at this meet- ‘ing, while the registration books | will be closed on October 25. While the. campaign for the reductions in transportation, tele-’ leaders, Sweden would never at-' election has been rather quiet up | on Germany | to the present time, there are in-| talone, but she might be induced dications that interest will begin | {to aid in an attack carried oUut/t, increase from now on, with |the various candidates making the rounds contacting the voters and mingling with the citizens in gen- eral. COUNCIL BODY $ Raises Flaws Worley’s action is in accord with requirements of RFC and is for the purpose of raising now every possible question which might come up later. By ques- tioning the decision and lifting every possible flaw in the pro- ceedings, the possibility of any later action by someone attempt- ing to have the aside is obviated. Arguments before the supreme court are expected Oct. 31, or in the following week. S. P. Robineau, the: commission, attorney for had said pre- viously no appeal would be ne- LONDON, Oct 16 ister promised a fu government's war house of commens, but he warned validation set that he will make no ‘unless present greatly altered.” The prime minister set the de- bate for the third sitting day of the next session. 1 prescnaainees of and Jager ‘tutrie eee SPOS SC CUT eet: eer i beodh Gal (By Ansecinied Prem) il Prime ® is Winston Churchil debate i effort m the Germans an successes = Moscus Otterec Four Faz Offessity. 2 eas mew the tadis SetTwcer er tres Rac veer statement conditions are cessary, but he revealed yester- WEYGAND c 2 day that the RFC legal depart- : ment had informed him the ap- peal is ments. (By Associated Press) i ' : ' 4 | i fete ‘MANY HERE PASS Steamship Florida for Havana,!or Street of New Asia, by the! where they will remain for a few |Japanese-dominated local mu-) yar. MEETS TONIGHT FIRST AID TEST ck 38 che, See | meee weeks’ visit. inicipal administration. VICHY, Unoccupied France Charles Mbffett, New) | York, wife of a navy petty officer, ! —jwas held on a_ reckless driving | charge today, the outgrowth ofan! here wi regular meeting | i accident last Friday in which her | of the Cit Cease held teniche |. 1he_, following persons have jplane. lcar 3 i “ y : * omen’ | successfully passed the ARC. He is expected to attend a spe jcar and a machine driven by | beginning at 8 o'clock, this being | standard co in first. aid: pet $ |Charles Papy collided at Duval’ the second regular session of the} 8H ar Aaa Ge rai session tomorrow | and Greene streets. month p= M.* Baker, Jack Baker, fer holding a conference with Papy signed a warrant before| There will be considerable busi- | 3 : ti, Vice Premier Adm. Jean Darian. France's African commander, ar- rived here today aboard an army proval For Arming Merchant t } f Nh cial cabinet ' 4 Ht ‘ i | ' [ i iy : i ! | | yesterday when he said Mrs. Mof- tonight. Miuch of the business to Sydney Mathews. / Thomas Cc. MAYOR ALBURY . e 1 (By Assceiated Press) ' WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.—) Rayburn said the menacing | Virtual certainty that approval )situation.in the Far East will add | for the arming of American. mer-} impetus te the 4 for repeal’ chant ships will be gtanted by of the itraiy’ act, and he} the house tomorrow was ex- predicted a margin of. victory j fet had failed to live up .to @M pe heard will concern matte s agreement to pay for damages. to | that were deferred at a previous his car. Warren Berlin Russell and Bur- reli Russell were bound over to criminal court yesterday ~after- noon by Peace Justice Enrique } session. | MISSED BIGGEST LOOT j CHICAGO—James R. Lester's! Moore, Mrs. Lauretta Moore, Mrs. Rena Murray, Arthur L. Murray, Andrew W._ Pritchard, Emil Sawyer and. W,.; Warren Sawyer. Two persons passed.the A.R.C i if ee advanced course . in. first, gai : Speaker ,Sam ‘numbering -frém 100 to 150 votes |Esquinaldo, Jr, on charges of | home in this city was robbed of $3, | ate pressed today by. Speaker , Sai : i Leonard T. Curry and Vance C., Rayburn as word reached here |in the house 2 of the Japanese government| Isolationists, meanwhile, con- "overthrow of Prince Fumimaro jceded defeat in the lower cham- Konoye and his cabinet. ber, but their leaders said they 4 were girding for a fight in the! senate. With debate on the arms meas- ure nearing a showdown in con- (Continued on Page Four) BINGO PARTY Benefit Division St. P.-T. A. _DIVISION ST. LUNCH ROOM Friday. October 17. 8 P. M. Prizes and Refreshments ADMISSION —— 25e reckless driving. Both were held |but the burglars missed $25,000 under $50 bond. worth of jewels in a dresser draw. NOTICE DEACON JONES will reopen his USED CAR LOT, at the same location —Division and Simonton streets— || FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th 2 Here Is A Chance || You’ve Been Waiting For Good Dry FILL hauled and leveled on your ground at a ‘Reasonable Price. Hurry and get yours while it lasts. Call 755 or see CHARLEY TOPPINO 731 Caroline Street | | the Red Cross headquarters in |the Post Office Building within [% the next two weeks. Bs lof the courses and Mrs. M. E. | President | Berkowitz is chariman of the; Whe is away on vacation. (First Aid Committee.