The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 13, 1942, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service and Wide World For 62 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Xey West VOLUME LXIII. No. 270. Seventeen Japanese Planes Browgt Down dn Seven American Fighter| UNDESIRABLE WOMEN Reported To! WILL BE DEPORTED Have Been Lost During} j by the sheriff's department to Battle rid the city of women who, it is said, are living here without any visible means of support. ; That depe-traent has received }numerous complaints recently {made by reputable citizens of jthe presence of women of ill re- | pute in Key West who came here ; |from Miami. at Guadalcanal. in the Solomons,! As soon as_ such questionable characters are found they will be \deported, according to Sheriff Berlin Sawyer, who stated he ;and his deputies are on the alert |day and night to ‘ ‘make Key West a decent city in which to live.” H ee ee ee | ’ . ° Here’s A Testimonial To British Cooking (By Associated Prean) LONDON, Nov. 13.—Reginald Allen, a government construction worker, and apparently some- thing of a rugged individualist as well, drove an eight-ton power _ |grader 24 feet long and nine feet tralians are reported to have cut! wide three-quarters of a mile—to from lunch. | He was fined $8 for driving an uninsured vehicle, and $4 for un- their main base at Buna. | warranted use of gasoline. } French Fleet Said To Be Anchored In Toulon Harbor * Toulon | HOLDS MEETING LONDON, Nov. 13.—The French | any|SEVERAL MATTERS TAKEN force that attempts its capture, | UP DURING SESSON regardless of whether the force! LAST NIGHT represents the Allies or the Axis! Planes (By Associated Press) DARWIN, Nov. 13.—A squad- ron of 62 Japanese dive bombers attacked the Henderson airfield yesterday, and 17 of them were brought down. Seven American fighter planes were lost in the clashes, but no damage was done to the airfield. Four large Jap transports have been attacked near Bougainville Island, but with whet result has; not been announced, On New Guinea. the Austral- ians and the Americans continue to tighten their pichers. The Aus- off a small force of Japs their main force fighting from fleet is reported today to be ly-| ing at.its anchorage in harbor, ready to strike at Board of County Commisioners |of Monroe County met last even- at-| ing with all the members present Pxce| ‘or’ , wi chief aim is to see to it that it does | as follows was transacted: not fall into the possession of the; Florencio Caro requested a Allies. Hitler aid to have monthly donation which was re- massed a large squadron of his| ferred to the local welfare unit biggest bombing planes a short | for investigation. distance from Toulon to be ready; A deposit by Sheriff Berlin to strike at the fleet should any | Sawyer of $225 to the Fine and attempt be made by it to leave its| Forfeiture fund was recorded in anchorage. | the minutes Meanwhile, Admiral Darlan, in Most of the meeting was taken a radio appeal from Algiers, has up with discussion of Civic Cen- called on the commanders of the ter plans during which the mem- fleet to make a dash for some port’ bers heard a talk by Dr. Walter in North Africa. ‘Gropius, on the subject. powers. Hitler has not made any is Russians Withstand Surprise Attack Launched By Germans (By Associated Press) : 13,—Russian | grad area were beaten back, the MOSCOW, Nov. Che Kry West Citizen THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U. S. A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1942 JURY GIVES VERDICT IN DROWNING CASE “TO RESCUE COLORED MAN * IN LOCAL HARBOR A verdict of ‘accidental drown- ing was given in Justice of the Peace Enrique Esquinaldo’s court Vigorous steps are being taken/by a coroner’s jury empanelled Gropius discussed the Civic Cen-| lending their assistance, realizing {to hear testimony in the death of Charles Lane, colored, who was idrowned Tuesday while on de- fense work in the harbor. It developed in the testimony that a number of attempts had -been made to rescue Lane, a 25- year-old youth, who came here from Miami. The showed that Nathan Miller, a young white man, who saw Lane thrown into the water from a rowboat, swam 25 yards through rough water with the negro in his grasp and then becoming ex- | hausted he had to loosen his hold. Recovering, Miller made another attempt to save negro, who went down'and got beyond his reach. Major Harrell, colored, also as- sisted, according to the testimony | which shows he dove five times in an attempt to save the drown- ing man, all of which efforts proved futile. Young Miller deserves especial recognition for his, efforts which nearly resulted in his meeting a similar fate, it was brought out, and also the fact that it was ne- cessary to go to his assistance, otherwise he would have gone under, it was learned. The coroner’s jury was compos- ed of the following: Percy M. Roberts, Clem Jaycocks, Atwell, Frank O. Roberts, How- ard G. Gates and Andrew Pritch- ard. COMPLETES TRAINING (Specint to The Citizen) CHAPEL HILL, N. C., Nov. 13. —-Cadet Thomas Grenyille Hoey of 401 Eaton street, Key West, Fla., has completed the initial step in his training as a Naval Avia- tion cadet at the Navy Pre-Flight School here, and has been trans- ferred to the Naval Reserve Avia- tion Base at Glenview, Ill, for primary flight instruction. Cadet Hoey was one of 58 cadets in the 6 and 7 Battalion to be graduated from the Chapel Hill school. on November 3, 1942, after three months of intensive training designed to prepare the cadets for combat flying to come. In addition to the important phy- sical toughening phase, the Pre- Flight course includes military drill, and instruction in Naval customs and basic ground school subjects. Cadet Hoey now faces three months of primary flight instruc. tion and then three months of ad- vanced training before winning his wings in the Navy’s air ser- vice. LOUISIANA BOY TOPS _ SCRAP COLLECTION | (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.—An 11-year-old Louisiana boy spent his vacation urging local farmers to get out their scrap. He condueted all the transac- SEVERAL ATTEMPTS MADE | testimony* the Albert | ‘Action Taken By County Board On New Recreational Program | Cooperating action for a well- gsked “to dedicate Bayview : rounded recreation program for Park as reauired for completion Key West was taken at a meet-|of plans as a civic center”. It also missioners last night which wag) Gropius paar mare | jattended by Dr. Walter Gropius, | set Aphis avy Ces wa Key West, Florida, hes the most equable climate in the country; with an average range of only 14° Fahrenhe‘t “RICE FIVE CENTS Tobruk Said To fave Fallen ceeesceecesss (MO Hands Of British Forcts tioned here have taken an inter-| well-known architect and grad-| est in the plans for recreation of! ;uate of Harvard university. Mr:!the civilian population and are ter plans which have been be-|{#at the people of the city are, EES living under handicapped condi-} fore the people of this city for tions when outdoor activities and! jover a year and for which no!a program for same are consid-! jdefinite action had been taken|ered. ‘until last night’s meeting. | Key West Chamber “of Com-! | Members of the board, } \ adopting a resolution, gave to the 4 better recreation program and | city its rights and interests in|Several of the members met this! the Civic Center plans designed|™morning with Army and Navy, (By Associated Press) for Bayview Park. The resolu-|0fficers for a discussion of a plan; WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.—The tion provides that the city be} (Continued on Page Four) | Wor Decartmectiasacnnesal ae ey i day that Capt. Wm. T. Cherry. |Jr. who was a companion of : |Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, whose i SOSCOCSCHOSSSSHOSOSSSSSSSSHHOSSOSSSSSSSSESSOO SSUES EOEE i | DECREASE IN ACTIVITIES OF NAZI PLANES - MOSCOW.—During the last three days there has been a notice- 0" October 23, was picked up on able decrease in the number of Nazi planes active along their front November 12. | lines in-all parts of Russia. and military experts here declare their | | belief that Hitler has transferred many of his aircraft squadrons 3 I nS amplification of the statement | from Russia to the Mediterranean to meet the Allied threat in Bs aps a | | other than to say Cherry was in that quarter. i ‘a fairly good condition and that } HEAVY FINE IMPOSED ON PRISON GUARD Be ey Bates weakness | SEBRING, Fla—J. E. Robbs. a prison guard. charged with ftom exposure in a liferaft at sea | treating prisoners brutally at various prison camps, was sentenced | for titre weeks. | to serve one year in prison at the circuit court in session here today, | ae . eee oe eases or pay a fine of $400. He paid the fine. | ientbon it bat otkex adembers |of the crew in the plane, includ |ing Rickenbacker, may be adrift | LATE BULLETIN plane disappeared in the Pacific The War Department made no was NO CHANGE IN STATUS OF FRENCH PORTS WASHINGTON.—Ii was officially stated here today that there inv other: liferstis and-therefare jal not be any change in the status of Martinique ‘OF any other a search over a wider area has | French possession in this hemisphere so long as there is not any in-- peen instituted by the War De- | dication any of the possessions; are not likely to fall into the con- | partment. i trol of the Axis powers. The Allies, it was said. are keeping a close} ; watch on Martinique. FIRST CONFERENCE eH 1 | WASHINGTON—The first cen- ENLISTMENTS OPEN IN ORDNANCE BRANCH Feralicaniterenoe etpuvecnnacalt ot MIAMI.—Today and tomorrow men, whose ages range from 19 +}. United States was held at the to 44. may enlist in the ordnanec department of the army with non- white House ih 1908 when Theo- | commission officers’ ratings. Mechanics of all types are needed. \ dore Roosevelt was president. i “Magnetic” gifts in the famous L'Aimant ("The Magnet”) fragrance. The color featured in gifts and boxes is shimmer- ing red-gold—very rich. See them! UAimont Luxury — Perfume flank She'l revel in these Coty luxuries for ed by exquisite Dusting Powder, Captain Cherry, Companion ray Bardia, It Was Alse An- nounced, Capitulated To British During Engage- ment (By Associated Press) ’ CAIRO. Nov. 13.—The British \TOMORROW DEADLINE Eishth Army captured Tobruk FOR REGISTERING WITH |*°2*". *<er4ins 0 = commani- RENT CONTROL OFFICE que issued by the imperial head- quarters. This is the third time Tobruk has changed hands since the des ert warfare began. Bardia, it was also announced. fell to te British today. The remnants of Mershal Rom. Saturday, November 14 the last day on which all landlords are required to register cordance with the rent law The local rent director has ad vised all offer dwelling accommodations for to register. In order to comply with ; the law, the office i in ac- who rent mel's forces are retreating so repidly the British are not able says, it is abso. lutely necessary that such regis trations be filed with the Area Rent Office, and a great any landlords will be delinquent un- to keep up with them. There have not been anv rearguar? ac tions in the last 24 hours. The British. military circies here said. are not likely to meet with anv further resistance until they reach En Agheila, 10 miles from Tripolitania. where Rommel! less they do register. | Late registrations will be ac- cepted next week. In those cases where the delay was un- avoidable no penalty will be in curred. In th instances, how ever, where failure to register has been willful, enforcement ac- tion may be necessary is expected to make a stand. Apparently some individuals are under the impression that they do not have to register a room in their dwelling which is , rented only occasionally to trans- ients, the local director said to- di “Even if the “tenant a | relati registration {s required if the landlord is receiving rent |for the accommodation”, de clared The law applies to such persons as well as all others who offer t any tvpve of living accommod tion for rent, whether it be tem- porary or otherwise. CARPENTERS BUY MORE WAR BONDS Clarence Higgs -sitiarmns Pye that the members of the Union during chased war bonds t f $1.500. purchases brings the nased by the m< organization to aby is he made German Units Enter Tunisia Simply As Demolition Squads (By Associated Press) LONDON, Nov. 13.—Latest re-} bee ports from North Africa are that | ‘€'s Offi be ur oppese the invading British end) partic *n issued by A bout any Germans entered Tunisia not to American forces but as demoli-| tion squads, bent on destroying | +}. number of Ge isia been more 17 airdromes in Tunisia and | tr the fortifications .at the naval/| 1; 900 | j at Germai been there invasion official statement en issued about the Dpose sruction of the 17 airdrome nisia or of any military its naval base. The base at Bizerte. Six | big’ German plenes, with demolition squads transport | ¢h.- nd no aboard, returning to Sicily from| | Tunisia, after having completed |‘ Tu soldiers, in the northwest sector of Stalingrad, withstood a sur- prise attack by the Nazis today and drove them back 400 yards, leaving the ground littered with their dead. Other attacks in the Stalin-} D dade dn dn ttn nt tn tn tn tntetndntntndl TIRE REPAIRS (Dill Electric Vulcanized) Lou Smith Auto Service Phone No.5 White at Fleming | AAAAADAAADAABAAALAS | VUUAVU VEU HENEUUEUEULEECAEUELEUAULGPEUAEREALTEALLAE NOTICE! to OUR CUSTOMERS From and after this date, No- || vember 6th, 1942, we will dis- continue charge for fire insur- ance on all laundry and dry cleaning services and will not be responsible for loss by fire caused by enemy action or for any other reason. Columbia Steam Laundry TTT TL ll Russian high command said to- day. 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