The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 21, 1942, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service and Wide World For 62 Years Devoted to the ~ Best Interests of Xey West IN THEY. S. A. veral Amendments To Franchise Sought By Matters Bearing On New Charter Also Taken Up At Special Session Of Board Held Last Night) The City Council met in spe- night the discussing matters cial session last for Purpose Pertaining to the proposed new of charter which is to be drawn up and presented at the next meet- ing of the state legislature. A letter was read from Com- mander C. H. Hilton of the United States Coast Guard Serv- ice, requesting permission to fence off that portion of the northwest end of Duval street running along the property of the Porter Dock Company. The request was granted with a pro- vision that commercial vehicles Telephone Co. x. \JAPANESE SUFFE! HEAVILY IN FIG ‘WITH AUSTRALIANS THE SOUTHERNMOST NE WSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDA'YY, NOVEMBER 21, 1942 RUSSIANS: STRIKE COOOCCOOEOOCOOOCESOSOOOESOCOEOOCOOSOEOOEOEDEOESEES PROCLAIMS CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE DATES HEAVILY AT NAZIS | AND RUMANIANS SEVERE DEFEATS INFLICTED | | IN ENGAGEMENTS DURING | LAST 24 HOURS ON TWO FRONTS | (By Associated Press) | MOSCOW, Nov. 21.—The Rus- sian command announcea today that two severe defeats were in-! flicted on the Germans and Ru- | manians during the iast 24 hours. | Large German forces, the com- mand said, had been defeated in} | ENEMY! HURRIEDLY LEAVES} the central Caucasus, with heavy ‘ SECTOR WITH | THE!}FIELD. Josses in men and material, while ; {their advance |with their dead. STREWN ‘WITH DEAD FOL: LOWING DEFEAT (By Associated Press) DARWIN, Nov. 21.—Closer and closer to Buna from two quarters, Allied troops are approaching— the Americans from the south- east and the Australians from the Northwest. The latter, during since yesterday, had several spirited clashes with ithe Japanese during one of which field strewn So hot did the Australians make it for the Japs, the latter left the be permitted to enter the dock!seven of their Zero planes made property to obtain oil and carry on ‘other necessary business. Attorney Aquilino Lopez, rep- resenting the Key West Realty and Investment Company prop- erties, addressed the board re- questing that a reduction be made in taxes oi some of the properties in question, which the compayies feel have been ‘over assesg@d.““rfie matter was referred to the taxation and records committee. Several amendments were pro- posed to the Telephone Com- pany’s franchise, one of which, 3 |said, they can now wipe out the company furnish nine telephones was that the the city with without charge. Another provision was the use of the free phones accepted in lieu of a franchise tax, with one special phone to be installed free for exclusive that use by the police department in} receiving calls at the jail. A provision was also inserted that the company would be obliged to run conduits under ground instead of overhead in the event that the city should adopt this method, should it become necessary, in the expnasion of the city’s business in the future. VISITING HERE’ Mrs, James Smith, of Ohio, who was formerly Miss Maude Pent, and her two sisters, Mrs. J. W.| Fisher of Tampa and Mrs. Frank Albury of Miami, are visiting here | with relatives and friends. This| | | | | | | several attémpts to machine-gun the Australians. So far as the Allies have been able to learn, the Japs at Buna have not yet received any supplies or reinforcements. Allied planes bombed two ships at Rabaul, New Britain, that are believed to |have been loaded with troops and supplies intended to relieye the garrison at Buna. * The marines, at Guadalcanal were reported today to have start- ed a “cleaning-up campaign”. They feel confident, the report Japs remaining on that island. |CHARGES VIOLATION OF be; LAW AGAINST PERSONS LOITERING NEAR DOCKS Commander C. H. Hilton, USCG, commanding officer of the Coast Guard Base here, said today that there had been repeated violations lof the new City Ordinance No. 426, passed November 10, which makes it unlawful for any person, without proper authority, to “roam around, smoke, loiter, sightsee or be otherwise found | within 100 feet of any dock, ship- | yard, bridge, airport, or other de- fense-work within the city limits of Key West.” Commander Hilton. said, “The probable reason for the violations is that many ‘people do not yet know of the passage of the new ordinancey However, there are is Mrs. Smiith’s first visit to Key West, her home town, in twenty- | three years. | Mrs. Smith is stopping at the} home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen; Knowles on Southard street, bor- | dering on Hunt's Lane, where she will be pleased to have her friends call on her during her stay in the city. STARTED IN VIRGINIA NORFOLK.—The growing of hops in the United States start- ed in Virginia about 1648. plenty ‘of teeth fo the new daw which permits any defense work- er or officer in charge of such de- fense facilities to make an imme- diate arrest, without a warrant, of any person caught violating the ordinance.” The ordinance was passed on its third and final reading before | the City Council on Tuesday, No- j vember 10, and was signed by | William A. Freeman, president of | the council. and was approved by Mavor Willard M. Albury. The jordinance went into immediate effect. Abundant Water Supply Made Available Again Following Repairs: Recent breaks in the main water line from Homestead which serves — PIAA IAIAAI AAD AISSAIAAAA A TONIGHT! For A BIG TIME. . .Try SLOPPY JOE'S BAR Largest Place In Town JOE RUSSO’S BAND “The Best Swing Band In Town” COME. . HAVE A GOOD TIME Made To Aqueduct jKey West have now been repair- ed and there is an abundant sup- {ply available, Capt: C. E. Reordan, commandant of the Naval Operat- ing Base, said today. Captain Reordan ordered can- cellation of his recent request which urged civilian workers and military attaches io conserve their water supplies. ; - Lieut. Comdr. K. M.. Fenwick, | publie works officer, reported to- \day that all repair work had been two Rumanian columns had been almpst wiped out in the sector southeast of Nalchik. { The report also told of a “com- | mando raid” Soviet marines in, the Black Sea had made on Ger- | man forces in that locality. Four- | teen Germans were killed by the! raiders, all of whom after accom- | plishing their aim in demolishing | German quarters, escaped to their | boats. | LIONS ENTERTAIN THURSDAY NIGHT DISTRICT GOVERNOR FROM| WEST PALM BEACH PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT District Governor Robert M.; (Bob) Blake of West Palm Beach, | paid an official visit to the Key West Lions Club on last Thursday | evening, the occasion being the quarterly ladies’ night observ- ance. From the opening gong right on down through the final song and Lions Roar, the oteasion was one continuous round of pleasure and enjoyment to those assembled. Lion President Earl Hamilton | welcomed the ladies and the re- sponse was given by Lioness Fred Miller. Program Chairman Allan Hampton then tyrned the pro- gram over to Lion Paul G. Albury, | who acted as master of ceremon- ies for the remainder of the eve- | ning. Highlights on the evening's | program consisted of a number of } classical selections rendered by aj violin trio composed of Alfredo} Barroso, Sr., Manuel Camero and} Gerald Saunders, accompanied | by Miss Beatrice Moreno. Roy Chancellor favored the club with several vocal selections in his own inimitable way and was accom- panied by Lion “Doc” Shiffrin, | who did a splendid job for the re- mainder of the evening, acting as pianist and accompanist. for the various other numbers making up! the program. Mrs. Eva B. War- ner was next heard in a number of vocal arrangements and ceived numerous encores. Lion Albury then presented District Governor Blake to those assembled who proceeded to give a splendid discourse on the sub- ject of Lionism and expressed | keen pleasure at being the hon-/ ored guest of the evening. He commended the local club for its | vast accomplishments and _pre-| dicted a successful future with the able leadership under which | it is now being directed. Final Song and Lions Roar was in honor of the District Governor and the ladies assembled. | | POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTE Di et yucca plant, which i je southwest, is being studied as. a, possible sub- stitute for imported hemp and jute. 3 BERMUDA MEAT MARKET White and Eliza Streets PHONE 52 _ COFFEE ;and can SUPPLY YOUR NEEDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Te- | GOVERNOR SPESSARD HOLLAND proclaimed November 23 tc December 25 for the Christmas Seai Sale in Florida. Above, Gov- ernor Holland presents the proclamation to Mrs. Holland, State Seal Sale Chairman, at the Governor's Mansion, as “Mike”, a member of the family circle, looks on with approval. In proclaiming, Governor Holland urges the participation of every Forida citizen in the pur- chese of Christmas Seals. LATE BULLETINS (By Associated Press) SVOCCOCOSOCCODEESESOCOOLOOOE® SELLING OF COFFEE HALTED FOR WEEK: WASHINGTON.—After midnight tonight no more coffee can be | purchased anywhere in the United States for a week. The first pur- chases, after closing time tonight, may be made a week from tomor- |row. The shutdown was ordered to give wholesalers and retailers | time to adjust their stocks. When selling begins again, one person | will be permitted one pound of coffee every five weeks. ALLIES LAND ON NEW CALEDONIA AND FUI ISLANDS MacARTHUR’S HEADQUARTERS, Australia—New Zealand troops have landed on New Caledonia, south of the Solomons, and American troops have occupied the Fiji Islands. MANY WITH LESS BUTTER WASHINGTON.—Civilians shortly will have to manage with 10 percent less butter than they are eating now. In making that cut, the Office of Price Administration said there has not been any shortage in the milk production in this country explaining that the cut was neces- sary because of the greater demand of our armed torces and our Allics at the front. The 120,000,000,000 pounds of milk produced in the country last year is expected to be reached this year, it was said. BITTERNESS OF GERMAN GENERALS LONDON.—It was reported here today that General von Thoma, who was captured in the desert fighting and was brought here two days ago, has informed British military circles that there is consid- erable bitterness felt by German generals against non-military men } in Germany, including Hitler himself, meddling in military matters that affect the German armies. America’s Favorite “Christmas Box” An exciting selection of nutty carmels .; . covered nutmeats . . . liquid cordial fruits . . pieces! $1.50, $3, $5 and $7.50 sizes .. . all glistening in bril- liant Christmas wrappings! Get WHITMAN’S Fresh Today 25e to $7.50 isForees Reported As mint Only 70 Mile CAIRO Nov. 21—The spears, ‘Spearhead Of British Army Where Rommel Awaits Fight (By Associated Press) AMERICAN AND BRITISH ARMIES ARE SAID TO BE ONLY TWENTY-FIVE MILES FROM ENEMY s From Point (R> Aemactated Press: LONDON. Nov. 21—The Amer- on along the roads that lead & head ofthe British Eighth army} the salt marshcs, which the Axis acan and British armies t Tunis is reported today to be only 70 miles from El Agheila, Field Marshal Rommel has pre- pared to make a stand according to information received here. It was said today that his men at that place are extending the barbed wire entanglements along what appears to be Marshal Rom- mel’s chosen front for a showdown with the British forces. Mining operations are also being carried where Second Tim (By Associated Press) LONDON, Nov. 2l.—The RAF, for the second time in three days, raided Turin in Italy last night. Lhe Air Ministry said that bombs weighing from two pounds each the incendiary bombs—to the two- ten “block busters” were used on Turin, which, it was added, is as badly demolished as Coventry was. after the German raids that prac- RAF Raids Turin In Italy * {forces will use as a natural bar- |... reported today to be only 25 rier. Indications that the Ax stop to fight at that por \ed today from their fights. The fighting more extensive in the days that heretofore Rommel is trying to British forces as much until his position at ihas been made stronger. miles awey from the Axis forces at Tunis and Bigerte and en cut and-out bettie is reported to be imminent. Since the clashes yesterday de tween the Germans and the Ame: uw rea has as de icans there has net been any fur ea ther contact between those forces neither have the British as ther cautiously march toward the ns val base at Bigerts. mst up with any Axis contingents ince the e In Three Days tods ally at said thet the Germans are fran FOR FALL SEASON ———— inforcements are flowp across the | YACHT CLUB GOES, == <=s~ 2 ease reinforcing them troops |BOUNTIFUL BUFFET SUPPER Mediterrapean from Sicily, % INTO COMMISSION .S.c Bizerte and Tunis. Most of the ve- ae hniles away, Bit many"Ass troops } | SERVED AT MEETING or | ORGANIZATION CONDUCT- ED LAST NIGHT tically razed that city. ‘Ine two large airpiane building | plants in Turin were destroyed, | the ministry stated. The several! acres that were covered by the! P piants are now smoking ruins in (Contribute so bad a condition that nothing; Testimony i the un thas been left to salvage. Several|morale of Key West was are believed to reach the Tunis.er coast under cuwer of Garmness More French troops have jorr ed with the British and Amencans in Tunwsia as well a5 m Alp The French in Tunisig have amnyrunition factories, the report included, also were destroyed MUCH PLEASED WITH TEST OF NEW SIREN Naval officials today said they are entirely satisfied with the pre- liminary tests of the new air raid jsiren which was conducted on Thursday afternoon. The siren is one of five which is to be placed in operation by the Navy on the island. With additional equipment which is en route to Key West, the five sirens when turned on simul- taneously can easily be heard for more than three miles or to all ed. Thevone siren which was | tested on Thursday afternoon was | heard, according to reoprts, more | than a mile and with the addition- | al four pieces of equipment. the} alarm system will be one of the; most complete in Florida, it was explained. | Additional tests will doubtless- FIRST USED BY ARABS WASHING’ believe the banjo was first used | by the Arabs, who introduced it to West Africa. SR IIIIIAAAIIIIAAIAADAIAAS z Tonight and Every Nite is Defense Workers and YOUR NITE. . You are all invited to this de- lightful night spot. Special Attention Given to PARTIES and BANQUETS points on the island, it is believ- | ily be conducted when all of the | ; equipment, is placed in operation — Historians; i dence last night when jdore John K. Cle \the Key West Y mission for the seasor members and guests we ed by a bountiful buffe' | Present were Commodore Mrs. J. K. Ciemmer }and Mrs. Dunk, Doctor ar |Canfield, Mr. and Mrs | Overlin, Mr. and Mrs. A |Mr. and Mrs. Eari and Mrs. Harris, Mr | Clem C. Price. Mr | Singleton, Mrs {ton, Mrs. Post } Puckett. Mr. Johr jC. Singleton, TH | Groups formed around the card (Continued on Page Four) Commo- the woman's division of the | Miss Charlotte Ford of regional supervisor of s diwee» of the wutheest, are in the-cite + i the opening of the er on upper Deval stree: eon and tonight are guests at La Cor ing theit stay and anta eso Cannon To Be Asked To Come Here In Interest Of New Order Affecting Building Operations Clarence Higg= rpenters | Many Key Westers, xeenly | terested in the progress of she city, were present yesterday lernoon at a meeting held im Chamber of Conmgmerc’s rooms % jconsider the order of the War Production Board, limiting the building permits to be issued this city to $200 each Mayor Willard M. Albury pre-| esent at the meeting we" sided at the meeting, “and after| Mayor Albury, Cow the matter had been discussed |Gdenwood Sweeting, Paul A thoroughly, Fred. J. Digg gropos- y and Geraid Saunders. ©. led that a committee be appoint-'¢.<Price, A’ E. Peirce, Wm e@ to go to Miami to confepwith } Fri Arnold, Fred iye Pat Cannan jbont. Dior. the otder- However, this|Gardner. J. Otte Kirchheiner proposal was changed, on motion |P. Nelson, Clarence Biggn, W H of Fred Eberhardt, who suggest-| Jordan, K. @ Joriian. Raph jed that Mr. Dion invite Mr. Can- | seil S. 7. Noland. Teddv non to come to Key West to meet }Chas. Toppine J. R. Daniels, an: the committee here. Mr. Cannon |S. C. Singleton. will also be asked to bring a tep-/ resentative of the WPB to Key/| shee reettrretbttttersss+ West if that arrangement can be | The committee that is to meet} prises Ralph Russell, building in- $esbeebesecesssseseeeuse FROM $ to | AM SOUTHERNMOST CITY PHARMACY, Inc. Duval at Fleming Street Phone 198 ¢ Key West. Fiz. finished and that the flow of wa-|PQRK SHOULDER advertised ter was more than sufficient to } j, ” supply the needs for the Army es yaply Paper has not ar- + and the Navy in Key West. Music Starts at 7 p.m. Week-Nights at 8 o'Clock ‘