The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 20, 1942, Page 2

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The Citizen is an open forum and invites discus- n of public issues and subjects of local or general st but it will not publish anonymous communt- Pe “MEMBER “ FLORIDA PRESS ASSOCIATION \ | NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILE always seek the truth and print it without fear and without favor; never be afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right; always fight for progress; never be the or- gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique, faction or class; always do its utmost for the public welfare; never tolerate corruption or injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue, commend goed done by individual or organ- ization; tolerant of others’ rights, views and print only news that will elevate and not-contaminate the reader; never com- promise with principle. opinions: IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea, | 5. Consolidation of County and City Gov- ernments. A Modern City Hospital. seriously becomes a public joke. Every American can help win the war but not by finding fault with everything that cf als and officers attempt io do. Presenting: Mount, Healthy, tale, Mich.; Hearty, La.; Health, Ark.; Happy, Ky.; Goodluck, Ky.; Good Hope, Ga. A Rumors that circulate during war time testthe intelligence of those who hear | them and expose the stupidity of many who repeat them. In Bellingham, Wash., a woman must | not take*more than three steps backward while dancing. Aind that supposedly nukes itmoral, are sma!) but they shave power to produce sales; iry one in The Citizen if you have something to sell or want to buy something. Classified advertisements Island group, where severe fighting is now in progress with the cutcome-uncertain, comprises seven large The Solomon 0 | 2 : F than the mere truth of what is printed. Ar Jindividual who takes himself too | Ohio; | | TWIN STARS OF JOURNALISM “Integrity in news and sincerity in com- ment are twin stars that journalism must fol- low if it is to deserve its privileges.”—New York Times. Every intelligent newspaper man must | | agiee with the New York newspaper. The | pesitive responsibility that should control | journa understood and | accepted but the practical d ulties chat | ‘surround performance continue to bedevil | sts aie generally j the press. “Integrity in news’? must mean more | It | present a Any intelli- | should include the attmept io | just picture of what happens. gent news editor knows that the power of | selection, in the publication of items, gives | him enormous power. Newspaper readers are often unaware | that the problem of an editor is not getting something to print; it is determining what {to print. To “select” all items that “pl | up” strikes, for e | that relate to what labor hz ir the war effort, is to unduly readers ay mple, and ignore those s accomplished influence | The matter of headlines represents the | power cf the news editor to stress events, or phases of issues, in such a manner as io | misrepresent what is actually taking place. | This criticism applies, very forcefully, io | over-optimistic headiines over war items, | unduly stre losses and burying that optimistic »apers chan pes fect and should be sing enemy The f | headlines sell more nev | mistic cGnes has some € | watched by those who write ihe headlines. {enemy gains. act j “Sincerity in comment” applies to edi- | terials and columns of ar editorial nature. | Certainly, these writers should be sincere. | | Cpinions expressed should be the result of thought, if possible, and not the bait used to attract readers or advertisers So far as the editorials in this news- paper are concerned, they represent ihe i views of the editor. There is no connec- tion betweer the business office and ihe) editorial room. No campaign, to sway pub- | lic opinion, can find its way into edi- torial columns unless the editor per- sonally convinced that the matter meriis discussion that may a public terest. our is serve in- Of course, we understand well | that some rewspaper editors “take a hint” | trom their advertisers. Ai few pages of paid copy often persuades the editor that | there is an ‘ especially if the ad- vertisers continue to provide support. This | Prostitution of a newspaper is a crime against decent journalism, with most of the very es” | blame resting upon the miscalled “editor, who should know better, and much of it on | the advertiser, who usually does not un- | derstand the betrayal of the freedom of the | press that is involved. 4,500 GOOD IDEAS The Inventors’ Council, headed by Dr. Charles F. Kettering, of ‘General Motors, has received more than 104,430 inventive suggestions, The ideas of individuals, who think that their devices may win the war, have | been carefully studied and considered by | Airmy, Navy an‘ other officials. More | than 4,500 inventions were “worthy of seri- | | | . “ | ous consideration.” | Dr. Kettering reports that the inven- | tion most often submitted as a war-wiyning | device is the same for this war as in the last war—a net or screen to protect ships from torpedoes. Thousands of variations do not | its. There was a slight smile of ;sourly, he knew Riley and the | week for sure.” Phil lit a cigar- | said, walking him to the door. | mirrored on his face. “Is that so?” | trar’s office, was born in Reno. THE KEY YESTERDAY: Susan Drake would give a good deal to know exactly why Todd Malone should be so shy. Todd is the best foot- ball player State has, and Susan likes him. He even seems to like her, But that’s as far as it goes. Meanwhile, brilliant Phil Hum- phries is always on hand—he was on hand when Susan's father, Lieutenant. Drake, saw Todd’s picture and noted a resemblance to a gambler of his acquaintance named Malone. Phil overheard the remark. He even decided to investigate it. Chapter Six Trinidad’ Club. HHIL HUMPHRIES turned off the main highway onto a grav- eled road far outside the city lim- anticipation on his face as he drove the last three miles to the Trinidad Club. Riley Beckett’s Trinidad Club was on the plush side and no riff- raff ever got by Joe, the doorman. Beckett wanted only the better class of trade, and he got it. A good-guy to know, Riley Beckett. At the moment, Phil remembered Trinidad just a little too well. An attendant took Phil’s car when he drove up and Joe smiled politely but frigidly as he let him in, “Evening, Mr. Humphries,” he| said softly. “Howdy, Joe—Beckett in?” Joe nodded. Phil strolled inside to the beautifully mirrored bar, A high-vaulted, imitation star-lit ceiling covered the room. He had a drink and then walked through to the roulette room. Riley Beckett was small and wiry with flinty gray hair. He rarely smiled but he had impec- cable manners. His highly polished nails gleamed as he extended a hand to Phil. Phil drew him aside. “Like to talk to you a minute, Riley.” _ Beckett took out a stick of chew- ing gum. “I hope it’s about that two thousand, but go ahead, I’m listening.” “Not tonight on the two thou- sand—or even part of it. Next ette. “Riley, you must have known aman named Duke Malone, didn’t you?” ‘ Beckett's eyes never wavered. “I knew him. Why?” “Well, some friends and I got talking about big-time gamblers one night and his name came up. Someone said Duke Malone came here from England and I insisted he was a native American. He was, wasn’t he?” Beckett's face relaxed a trifle. “Sure he was an-American.” “I knew it,” Phil said, getting a_note of triumph in his voice. “From St. Louis, wasn’t he?” “Nevada.” Humphries smiled. “Nevada, was it? Thanks, Riley. See you next week.” “Tl be expecting you,” Beckett “Y'know, bringing up Duke Ma- lone’s name reminds me. Duke’s been doing a stretch over in the big house at Centerville but I un- derstand he’s due for a parole, soon. Ever do any business with the Duke?” It was all Phil could do to keep his excessive interest from being he said mildly. “No, I never knew Malone. He operated mostly up- state.” Phil got into his car and headed back to town. So Duke Malone was to be paroled soon. Very in- teresting. It was interesting, too, that Duke Malone was from Ne- vada. Rather coincidental that Todd Malone, according to the records in the University regis- Lieutenant Leo Drake had men- tioned... . 4 Phil Humphries wasn't, quite sure what he had in’ mind. He: wasn’t even sure he disliked Todd Malone personally, but it-might be a good idea to sét him down a Peg or two. The Great Malone! WEST CITIZEN Round-eyed freshmen held: their breath looking at him. Wild Project SUSAN, pajama clad, stretched full length on her bed and stared hard at the ceiling. After a moment or two she rolled over and looked across the room at her roommate. “Amy, what kind of ideas have you for a date for me for the dance?” Amy looked surprised. “You mean you of all people have a problem? You mean you're not asking Phil Humphries?” Susan sighed. “Sorry to state this is one time I won't have the smoothest article at the Delta Sig Fall Frolic. Best I can do, in. an: case, is take second honors. Phil unfortunately, has to attend a, chemistry forum in Chicago next week-end.” Amy made a sympathetic click- ing sound with her tongue. “You poor thing. With €nough phone calls and men asking you for dates to fill three girls’ lives and you have a problem.” Susan sat up suddenly and snapped her fingers. “I'll do it!” “It's revolutionary, no doubt,” | Amy said laconically. “Tll ask him,” Susan went on, unheeding. i “Who, Prexy? Buck Kilgore, the campus cop?” “Dope! But almost as remote, though,” Susan admitted, hastily, resting her chin on her knees. “I’m | going to call Todd Malone.” Amy’s legs came off her desk | with a bang. She put down the notebook she was holding. “Todd Malone! So you've taken to mari- juana at last. What makes you | think you can succeed where | dozens of others, with more to | offer, have passed him up?” i Susan oursed her lips. “Todd Malone last week offered to buy mte a coke. I have reason to be- lieve,” she continued, “that that constitutes some sort of high wa- | ter mark on this campus.” “Good luck,” Amy grinned, “and | if you make it, don’t forget your | ae roommate gets a dance with im.” “Tll make ‘you sit up on your hind legs and beg,” Susan threat- | ened. “Only 10 o’clock—think I'll give him . ring right now.” Success HE dialed the Pi Gam house | and a pledge answered. Susan | asked to speak to Toda and a mo- ment later he was on the wire, | “Hello, quarterback,” she greet- | ed him flippantly, “this is Susan : Drake.” “Hi,” he replied. “Well, go ahead —ask how I am,” she ‘prompted Him, and she | Unemployment | DAYS GONE BY. FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN | Thursday, October 20, 1932 | | Capt. George A. McKay, USN, | civil engineer corps, arrived over | ithe East Coast this morning for j an inspection of the local Navy} yard. The captain will confer! with William W. Demeritt, super- | ‘intendent of the Seventh Light-| |house District, on the proposed! ‘exchange of the old Federal; ‘building now being used by the! lighthouse bureau, for No. 1/ | Navy building now being used, ‘by the naval communication | | service. The Overseas Bridge Corpora- tion will go before the Recon- struction Finance Corporation, as a body, next week, to make for-j} mal request for a loan of $10,-| 750,000 to build the causeways, and bridges over the highway.| To date, the RFC has had appli-| cations from 8,835 organizations | for loans, and has lent approxi- | mately $1,500,000,000. The larg-: est is a loan to California to} build a bridge from San Fran-|! cisco to Oakland to cost $62,000,- | 000. | 1 1 | Roy Lewin, employe of the Orange State Oil Co., is being sought by Monroe county offi- | cers. He is charged by E. A. Strunk, local manager of the | concern, with embezzling the funds of the ocncern. Mr. Strunk | believes the shortage is $1,000. | Distribution of $1,284 to the workmen employed by the local) Relief Council began this morning. Arthur H. Sheppard and Miss Marguerite Martinez are paying the men. aan | The Key West All-Stars de- feated a picked team by a score of 10 to 6. Batteries: Hernandez, | Lowe and Graham; Williams, | Ward and Griffin. 1 ——— i Mrs. Clement Hudson was a! club at an afternoon meeting | yesterday with Mrs. Leo Warren; as hostess. { eee | Mr. and Mrs. William B. Nor-j man and daughter, Nancy New- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. From where I sit... 4y Joe Marsh Don’? ever argue with Grandma Hoskins about American history unless you know what you're talk- ing about. Because when Grandma states a fact, it really is a fact. The other day we got to talking about George Washington — who besides being a great general, was a public surveyor, a successful farmer, and a wise statesman. “And he made mighty good beer, too,” says Grandma. That was news to most of us. “You can see his private recipe for beer right in the New York Public Library,” Grandma Hos- kins tells us. “In his own hand- writing, at that.” s @ ‘And then she opened up on how Washington and those others who founded America believed in beer and moderation. Told us about Wil- liam Penn who had his own brew- ery down in Pennsylvania, and Is- rael Putnam ... Samuel Adams of Massachusetts and James Ogie- thorpe of Georgia. “Beer,” Grandma goes on, “has grown up with the country because it’s a symbol of good fellowship and moderation.” ‘Way back in 1789, she told us, James Madison stood up in the No. 51 of a Series Today’s Birthdays Prof. John Dewey, famed Co- lumbia philosopher, born Burl- ington, Vt., 83 years ago. Dr. Sara M. Jordan of Boston, noted physician. born Newton, Mass., 58 years ago. Wayne L. Morse, dean of the University of Oregon Law School, member of the War Labor Board. | guest of the Happy Gathering; born 42 years ago. Anna Neagle, actress, born in London, 38 years ago. Dr. John C. Merriam, president emeritus of the Carnegie Institu- heard his laugh at the other end. |ton Norman, have arrived from tion, Washington, born Hopkin- *I called to ask you to our house dance a week from Satur- | day night—that’s nine days’ no- ice. Enough?” She meant to be abrupt but she | didn’t figure she would take him | by this much surprise; he didn’t ' say anything for three or four sec- onds but it seemed like a minute, | “Dance?” he echoed. “Why —1 don’t know. I—” “Do you have a date that night?” she cut in. “No, but—” “No buts—and I’m not used to pleading a case when it involves nothing more important than a dance invitation, if you get what I mean.” Again he laughed. “Okay—call off your dogs, I’m flattered and honored by your invitation. But | my mood that night will depend on what we do to Michigan State that afternoon.” | “Tt’s a deal—and all in my fa- vor,” she said, _ There was a triumphant expres- | sion on Susan’s face when she en- tered her room. “Scrape low — you're looking at the first Delta Sig—or the first anybody on rec- ord—who was able to lasso Mr. Todd Malone for a dance,” she said to, Amy. sAmy’s ner: and ew you do it?” “Now: that you ask me,” Susan told her, “i:don’t know. I'll have to make further study of the sub- ject.” | popped, “The win- | champion, How'd To be continued | Todays | Today In History | a 2c RR PT ET Anniversaries | 1674—James Logan, secretary Hl 1803—The Louisiana Purchase | ratified by the U. S. Senate. | And sweet-peas and some roses, | Philadelphia for a visit with Mr. Norman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. | Walter N. Norman. This is Mr.) Norman's first visit to Key West in 11 years. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Thompson, who have been spending six months on the Continent, visit- ing. the home of Mr. Thompson; at Dublin, Ireland, and other| European capitals, arrived on the! Havana Special yesterday from} New York and remained for aj brief stay with Mrs. Thompson’s | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton; Curry. Louis Menendez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Menendez, ar-/ rived on the Havana Special yes- | terday from Miami, called by | the death of his father. | Editorial from today’s Citizen: | “A man’s character is best re-, flected in the mirror of what, those who know him best think | of him. If you want to know! what a man really is, ask either is servants or his neighbors. e answer will be a true index! ‘fo. his character.” Hl A LITTLE COTTAGE O, I built a little cottage Beside a lonesome stream, Just where my heart could hide ; away, i And be quiet and dream... .- And in its memory garden There was a climbing vine, ton, Iowa, 73 years ago. Judge Sherman Minton of In- diana, Federzl jurist, born Georgetown, Ind., 53 years ago. Edgar Selwyn, producer and House of Representati made the motion u manufacture of beer in eve of the Union.” And that sa Massachusetts passed an ac’ ing that “the wholesome qualiti of malt liquors greatly recommend them to general use.” . « From there en— until early in 1918, the brewing industry kept growing and beer and ale kept get- ting better and better. Then came prohibition . . . thir- teen dark years that bred vice and crime. Grandma says it taught us something though — something that George Washington and all those other early American states- men knew all along... law ever takes the place o: restraint and moderation. * 28 © That's why they were friends of beer and made moderation a cor- nerstone of American freedom. They were right about a lot of things — Washington and Adams and Penn. And from where I sit, they certainly were right about moderation, too. ke N lars Copyright, 1942, Brewing Industry Foundation ~ WHO KNOWS? ANSWERS ON PAGE FOUR 1. What is St. Elmo's fire 2. Who s my old soldier's coat? 3. Who was Fritz Tc 4. How many babies we in the U.S 1941? 5. What were the Squadrons? 6. Who is the zil? 7. What 8. If Russ what do Japanese drink? 9. What said, have put dt? in presi is a bush-mast ans drink th = is the presc perature for heating interiors ur der fuel oil rat 10. Whe Free rench try Dakar? ning? Br ‘playwright, born | 87 years ago. in Get Your Copy of “The War of Confusion” by LESLIE BALOGH BAIN Fill in the coupon below, bring or mail it to The Key West Citizen. The Key West Citizen. Key West. Fla. Please enter my order for book THE WAR OF CONFUSION at Two Dollars a copy. O Amount enclosed $ O Please send C.O.D.* ——EeE Address _ *There will be a small additional charge for C.O.D. postag: copies of Mr. Bain’s | | | | | | | ELECTRIC SERVICE Further Restricted We cannot serve any more new customers. Except—Occupants of homes or buildings which were either: rie too— and many small islands, all mountainous everything was fine! - to William Penn, founder of a} and volcanic. | noted Pennsylvania family, born in Ireland. Died Oct. 31, 1751. 1818—U. S. and Britain agree |©, | meet the problem and none has received the | ;to joint oecupation of Oregon. approval of the Navy Department or the | Merchant Marine. i books and_ stars y West's population has been large- pes i incredSed due to the mushrooming of | The Inventors’ Council was establish- industry, and the population of other | ed by Harry Hopkins, when he was Seere- cities in the country has augmented | t@ty of Commerce. It serves as a clearing | house for ideas submitted by any individual due to the same cause. One of the largest | “OY : : 7 Lae ? 7 > Fi inci easegtin population is that of Baltimore, | 8'Ving assurance that the “invention” sub- | | 1825—Marshall’ “Jewell, from/to effect Garfield ‘tavoreg” Chi- : 4 ef oe tea ee aya. | telegraph, operator to superinten- nese immigration. which agged,a quarter of a million people. mitted will not be stolen if it is practical. | dent, Cognecticut tanner, gover-! Natur If Me ar eh = nor afid }noted . postmaster-gen-| . 1883—The. Baltimore Polytech- 1 % ee are decreases in other eral, ‘bofn Winchester, N.. H. nic, Institute ges RA localities’ but those are not known. Died Feb! 10, 1883. itry’s first vocational: school.» I had some above— And never needed more! I was—I knew—so safe love— Til you knocked upon my door! TOMMY MURRAY. ee | 1820—Spain cedes Florida to! 1812—Austi Flint, New York’ the United States. physician-professor, father of a! noted physician, born Petersham, Mass. Died March 13, 1886. Ke Lk Ww from 1880—Historie “Morey” letter! | published in. New York newspa- per—forged, just before election, been Key West, Completely wired and ready to receive |Dredge Gulf Port. service prior to July 1, 1942, or; Under construction and foundations un- der main part of structure completed Prior to July 1, 1942. These new restrictions imposed by the War Production Board may result in hardships on many who have planned to use electricity. You know, of course, that we are as eager as ever te serve you and will lend every effort to cooper- ate with you within the letter and spirit of the new regulations. We accept our part cheerfully ag an obligation of citizenship. If you find that you are affected by these rulings, consult with us and we shall be pleased to advise you. COMPANY 2 | Todav’s Horoseope “BUSINESS AS USUAL” OUT Today’s degree indicates sim- plicity and benevolence. The na- itive will have a great love for 1839—Oliver McClintock, Pitts-! 1917—(25. years ago) Pres. Wil- | burgh merchant, untiring work- son proclaims day of prayer for r n in war. thes Sed Oct 10, 1922 = a : - children, befriend the orphan and “ { 1918—Germafs unofficially ac-|comfort the mourner without in Frank ‘cept President Wilson’s conditions| any way neglecting his own. To- |day brings some fortune as well | as reputation. ; 1941—President Roosevelt ap- DR. AARON H. SHIFRIN peals to John L. Lewis to stop) GENCEAL (Tampa Times) Key West has announced that | tourists this Winter. As the readers are aware, The Citizen has consistently plugged for a national lot- teiy. Last Spring Representative Kelley cf Massachusetts favored. a lottery and stated that it would be opposed only by “tax dodgers and racketeers who now control gambling which is America’s largest indus- try.” Now Representative Knutson of Minnesota and Representative Sabbath of | T'linois favor the move for the benefit of the armed forces. In this instante the means would justify the end. it wants 10 In a statement describing accommodations as barely enough for Arnty and Navy and war con- the Key West Chamber 1842—(100 years ago) L. Soldan, noted St. Louis educa- for an armistice. tor and scholar, born in Ger- | many. Died March 27, 1908. of | struction personnel, | Commerce declared: “We are at war and business as usual is out.” 1842—Albert H. Buck, New coal strike. | York otologist and medical his- | = Key /torian, born there. Died Nov. 18, Mt. Elbrus, one of the ion ty | Medicine and For too long during the | 1922. jthe Caucasus, mountains { Surgery ELECTRIC dark days of the depression “business as usual” in | |mapped, rises 18,471 feet—more' 995 whitehead—Opp. Lighthouse THE KEY WEST | ey West w eee baa | Helium was discovered in the |than 2,500 t higher than Sey PHONE 612-W | Key West was pretty i sun in 1868, ‘highest peak in the Alps. That's cheering, conclusive proof that West is back on its feet. Peeeereceeeeeesesesegeeaseseeereoeees SOCHSSOSSSSEESESOSSOSOSOOEES ee