The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 4, 1942, Page 2

“FAREWELL, A SAD FAREWELL!” * { Everything is swept aside to make | | room for the war-effort, and thus our Mar- | ue Manager Builiing Streets. en d Aun Only Datly Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County Member of the Associated Press he Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication of news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise ited in this paper and slso the local news published here. Winn “GUBSCRIPTION RATES Jne Year Six Months Three Months .. one Month Weekly ADVERTISING RATES Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE F All reading notices, cards of thanks, resolutions o respect, obituary notices, etc., will be eharged for at the rate of 10 cents a line. tices for entertainment by churches trom which a@ revenue Is to be derived are 6 cents a line, The Citizen is an open forum and invites discus- sion of public Issues and subjects of local or general erest but it will not publish anonymous communt- ms, . MEMBER in FLORIDA PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILL 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 good done by individual or organ- ization; tolerant of others’ rights, views and opinions: print only news that will elevate and not contaminate the reader; never com- promise with principle. IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airpurts—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Gov- ernments. . A Modern City Hospital. pe gs a WORTHY CITIZENS Now that the merits and demerits of Key West have been pretty thoroughiy U 4 and discussed and, so far as The Cit- izen is concerned, the debate declared clos- ed, we take occasion to pay our respects to a great and silent majority; the men and wonien who are in Key West because it is their duty io be here. With us, they share all the inconven- iences and discomforts of life in a crowded city where all other considerations are brushed aside to make way for the forward- | ing of every effort that may help to win the | war. Coming, many of them from comfort- able homes in distant parts of the country, they endure conditionsein trailers, make- shift houses and cramped quarters that we who live in homes that we haye occupied for years, find it hard to visualize. That they are well paid for their work is true, but many if us would consider it a real sacrifice if we should accept their con- ditions even with their pay. We accord them our respect. The war will be over some day and when it is, we hope that many of these work- ers will visit Key West and come to know the pleasure of lifegon this island when ac- cess to its shores and waters is unrestricted and the leisurely courtesy to the stranger which is the leading characteristic of Key West may again have opportunity for its exel cise. It this tribute is due the men, it is doub- ly due to the women who keep their home ijires burning under strange and difficult conditions. Much has been made of the hardships encpred by the Pilgrim Fathers. One writ- er has stated that more credit was due ihe Pilgrim Mothers of whom we hear so little, since they not only endured all that the Fa- thers did; but, in addition endured the Pil- giim Fathers, also. We propose a toast to the ladies who, in many cases are making it possible for the men to carry on the business of winning the war. Seven times more men have been killed in industrial accidents than have died on the | everything posthle was'doneto try coikeep | scale. That proposition has been-brought | tary in Frisco who's a friend | to the attention of the United States’ Public | | Health Service by the Key West Chaniber battlefields since Pearl Harbor. Let’s be | mole careful, | ine Hospital, which has been a part of che | life of Key West longer than any old-cimer | ean recall, will becime merely a memory a : There at Key West, Florida, as second class matter | after December 31. Why wasn’t something done to keep it | here? some Key Westers likely will cry out. ' To them this.asqurance may,be given: | the hospital in Key, West? the ‘Chamber of | Commerce had-exerted itself to the utmost, | calling upon influential mer in. Washington | to help, but everything.was of no avai), ‘The | Navy Department had decided it wanted | the hospital and the ground on which it was | situated, and that decision was in the nature | of a finality. Opposition from and by Key | Westers was useless: as well try to stop a | hurricane by whistling against it. “Entrusted to the Navy Department | for the promotion of the war effort.” That | was the way the order read. The war ef- fort comes first, and the Marine Hospital | or anything else that interferes with it, or | is deemed to interfere with it, must go by | the board. The Navy wants the hospitai building, and the Navy comes first. There,is a possibility that_some ar-| angement' will be made to 6¥tain quarters | to be operated as a hospital 9%,A;limifed | t of Commerce. Senator Claude Pepper, in | behalf of the chamber, has contacted Sur- | geon General Parran, and there is a possi- | bility that some measure of relief be ob- vained. ‘ Meanwhile, we may say to the Marine ! | Hospital, as we would to a friend who has | served us well, “Farewell, a sad farewell!” Most of the people who borrow money | are optimistic beyond ordinary reason and intelligence. THE KEY WEST CIIAZEN J- Chapter 15 Clark Qn The Trail ESRies got Rita ‘a chair, and. forced brandy ‘bétween. her’ blue lips. “What hit you?” he’ex: ploded. Rita. smiled faintly. , +I .dan’t know—I’ve never been so—silly.” She. struggled to rise but he pushed her back. “Oh no ‘you don’t,” he bellowed. “You don’t throw a fit like that and then hold out the-story. You haven’t sold! first world rights to it, have you?” “And I’m not going to,” Rita murmmured. Carlos picked up his paper. “Fram this distance,” he scowled, “you couldn’t have read anything on it. So it must have been | the picture that had you spinning.” His face lit up with sudden in- terest. “You know Clark Pas- quin?” “I’m gaing back to work.” Rita struggled to her feet. Carlos’ surprise deepened into’ a of delight. “You do know iim!” he! shouted: “It’s a day of miracles! I kneviithe minute I laid séyes omryou, yesterday you were, imy: girk.,Prohably, the one sec- of Clark Pasquin, and I pick her!” yw The,paper, Rita was trying to stack crumpled beneath her trem- bling fingers. She tried to speak casually but her voice was stri- dent and taut. “Carlos White, you’re jumping to ridiculous con- clusions—as_ usual. I’m not a friend of—Mr. Pasquin’s. I’m just a—a casual acquaintance.” Carlos gave a humorous snort. “Sure—with a casual way of fainting at mention of his name.” “Five thousand other girls would do that probably.” Rita forced a smile. “But if you're planning a campaign for Clark Pasquin—with me in it—I’m leav- | ing as of right now.” Determined- | ly she gathered up her hat and GOVERNMENTAL IDEALS | gloves from the desk. Carlos watched her leavetaking | with growing concern. But he The younger people of Key West should be taught the fundamental princi-* ples of their government. No chanée should ; be taken that they grow up without learn- ing to appreciate the vital factors which formed this union. We are afraid that native Americans | take this for granted. Because they have been satisfied with their government, and | because they understand the theories of | our governmental system, they take it for granted that all youngsters will, somehow | inherit a reverence for, and an understand- | ing of popular government as it was design- | ed for this country. | The duties of a man or a woman as a | voter should be carefully intpressed upon | all. Too often there is a tendency on the | part of all of us to vote carelessly, and yet | if our government is to succeed permanent- | ly, it must rest, fundamentally upon che | belief that the average voter will be moved | by sound motives in casting his ballot. Are | our young people being acquainted with | this? More important is the ideal puBlic of; | ficial. Those who aspire to office shopld « have’ understand that they represent ithe pgople; | that interest of the people and that, t ejr con | stant'endeavor will be to cere A: terest as distinguished from theif own, or a | group, interest. Very often, we have io ad- mit, the professional office-holder has not | reached this ideal, and it is important that | the young people of today, who will fur- | nish the oficials of tomorrow, should at | least be encouraged in learning of the ideal. | There will come a time in the history of this republic when a public official who betrays his trust will be denounced with | more vehemence than a soldier who deserts | his comrades in battle. Not only must his conduct be free from wrongful acts, but it must be, like Caesar’axavife; sabgwe sus- picion. The breath of Atarday Hit lurks around a man, b fiegy Vy , oc- ni SX) }éd in Washington by Dept. x Agriculture employes. —_—— casionally he it is entirel; The o' jus , j icials ¢ eg! meas- ure up to thp stendaofspublic menality that is?!¢, 97 demanded by the voters. They will never be better and should be expelled when worse. The voter has not the right io ex- | pect blameless publie men when he is al- ways guilty of expecting a little extra con- sideration for himself, or his interests. The reform of public life,which we hear about, is certain to begin with the righteous and aroused wrath of the electorate. There are invitations that one is not xpected to accept. To know which is i which is tact. iy deeds are supposed to be forthe r didn’t weaken until she had gone out and closed the door. Then he ambled rapidly after her. “Do you have so low an opinion of my powers of persuasion that you actually believe I would use a secretary to help me influence | any actor?” he shouted indig- nantly, “My dear child, I was merely showing what I fondly be- lieved was a decent interest in your problems. Any business which I shail have with Clark Pasquin will be no concern of yours, I can assure you—and vice versa.” Rita searched his face suspici- ousiy but finding no guile there, “On those conditions—all right,” she gave in. Off for San Francisco T BREAKFAST table the fol- lowing morning, Rita noticed immediately that Carlos was in business suit rather than his baggy working tweeds. He ad- mitted he was driving into Frisco to catch the Saturday matinee of Clark’s play. “Don’t suppose you’d want to go along?” he hazarded casually. “I don’t want to hear of him—| or think of him—and I won't see him,” said Rita steadily. “Is that clear to you, Carlos?” “That is clear to me, my hungry angel,” said Carlos. ‘Sit down and Some omelet. An empty stomach harbors ugly thoughts.”, Rita laughed helplessly. “If you were—-only -younger,” she said, {they ¢ould:put you in a school for ineorrigibles.” “As -it is,”, Carlos grumbled cheerfully, “I have to work out) my own education.” Today In History | 1783—Historic farewell of .Gen.| Washington to his officers in |New York; each bidding him ning to discover that farewell in return, with moist- ened eyes. 1867—The National Grange, | Patrons of Husbandry, organiz-! of { 1915—Henry' Ford’s Bet ‘the boys Sut? Si the’ by, Chrisfitag? 2%o2 aa TASH 165 ATAH2 of Occupation moves inte Ger- many. 1918—Pres. Wilson leaves on| his first trip to Europe and the| Peace Conference. 1925—Some 600,000 home seek- | ers found camped in Florida. 1932—First band of hunger marchers, some 2500 men, women and children, reach Washington, D.C. 1935—The National Association of Manufacturers-in New York F “Peace}in war industries. Faney breads ‘Often | Ship” sails from “New: "York tofand pastries are mostly out -for es|the: duration, thefriplaces taken! He went off right after break- fast, his car swerving out of the |eeat drive at breakneck speed. He meant to make Frisco in three hours. And during those hours, he feant to plan his campaign. Carlos Drops a Hint As THE final curtain rang down on a gratifying round of ap- plause, Clark hurried back to his dressing room. Duffy was there. “No luck,” he anticipated Clark’s question wearily. “But that’s ridiculous!” Clark cried hotly. “Rita wouldn’t just walk’ out of her house without leaving‘seme kind of a forwarding address!” “Well, she did.” Duffy helped him out of his tuxedo. “I’ve talked to practically the whole com- munity. And you better send that local phone operator a box of eandy..She told me the Ralston gal mighta gone to the boardin’ house she lived in a coupla years back—gave me the name and the street.” Clark snapped eagerly, “Did you telephone the place?” “Sure. And she did go, there. But she left. : “With' no forwarding adaréss,” Clark guessed, groaning. * - Duffy nodded. '“Atid that’s the end of the’ trail‘ pro tem’ imléss you got any ‘bright fdeas.” Duffy chuckled suddenly and tossed ‘a large envelope over to Clark. “Old Carlos White was in. He says the movies are condescending to con- sider you for a minor part in his next epic. The pay sounds like hay.” “My compliments and my re- grets to the old duffer,” Clark | grinned. “And say, I believe (ll go around and have a talk with that landlady tonight.” He had underestimated Carlos. The amiable Mr. White was sit- ting in his car at the stage door when Clark came out. “T’ve already got two police tickets for parking in this alley, he told him happily. “I shall con- {| tinue to sit here and collect the | blasted things until you promise | to have dinner with me.” With a shrug of helpless amusement, Clark got in the car. Carlos’ arguments began before they were out of the alley and lasted right through dinner. Clark endured them politely, till after the cigars, then rose, and made his exeuses. He had to see a land- lady. Carlos was chagrined. “I know if you read the script—” he argued. “Miss Ralston, my secre- tary, says it’s one of the best scripts she— What’s wrong, old man?” he cried innocently. Clark: looked as if he had sat | down. on a copperhead. His near- sighted eyes, which did not look nearsighted, stared hard at Carlos. | In that moment he forgot every trick of stage technique he knew | —even Kis mouth fell open, and remained that way for what seemed a full minute to Carlos. = itis your secrétary’s first name?” Clark’s voice was sharp; now, he .was eager on the trail. Cathalces his shaggy brows bee? ,“She’s only been with mea or so—ah—let me see—’ “Dom't-be an ass,” Clark snap- ped. “You certainly didn’t engage a secre’ without learning her first rifiiie. Not if I know you!” ae ; Clark. But I don’t think it’s likely to do you any good at all. Shé’$‘in a very \uncemmuni- | cativé frame of mind..Imifaets she | ail but i@pave mesout of ithe,touse | this mating. Agai ¢ “Unless , walk in on her, I doub; see him..Or anybody. ‘To be continued FRENCH PASTRIES MAKE BOW TO WAR (By Associated Press) | WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—Gour-| mets of New Orleans are begin- tasty French rolls, poppy seed rolls, “pistolets,” “frogs” and other fascinating breadstuffs are prac-| tically off the menu. More than 100 New Orleans; bakers are in the armed services, according to the Office of War) Information, and many more are} NEW YORK.—There are five marshals in the Soviet Army. The title is a personal honor, granted | to Higti¥efficers for exeeptional | OPA__ considers anti-hoarding | | of Whitehead Spit, where she has been for two days. The tug Petrel, | and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ver- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4. 19-2 IKEY WEST IN PETA REMOVAL DAYS GONE BY (By Anmociated Preasy WASHINGTON, D. C FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN of DECEMBER 4, 1932 Today gives passion and pre ompassion ¥ Dec 4.—Circus elephan as well T ed in the Norfc drive The Office of War i rts they he John W. Atkins, who, for many SS roster lense | years, was the local manager of sh | foe Western ‘Onion, died yectr-|*2 Scembly paints for shipment day in the Post Graduate Hospital | jim Homestead. His prother, | —-—- | George W.. is a yice presi © > De41 2. We re.” | Today's Birthdays .| the Western, Unign. tk Va en w the gre senses. possib es on tne @ degree ere is amist ly for selfish is @ good heart of = thet materia: meng underneath = nil — The NEW ¥ alls in Sox RK math Afr WITT iy 9 | 1B |__The Monree County. Coyneil for | tmer Unemployment Relief received.a| Deanna Durbin ! letter today from Tallahassee ask- | Winnipeg, Cana: | ing for further information about __—— i the unemployment situation in| Rev. Charles C. Morrison. edi- i this county. {tor of the Christian Century, S°urce Of petroleum + | Chicago, born Harrison, Ohio, 68 S*®S0lime shortage. the The annual memorial services years ago _ f Comme | of the Key West Elks were held ae | yesterday afternoon in the First; Frank A. Banks, ci | Methodist Church and were well jbuilder of the G actress, born ) years ag is financing expicrat work im an effort te find Today's Horoscope tangerou easoms, yet the ae } attended. Dam, born Saco, Maine. } ago 59 yea TRE KEY WEsT ELEctRe Ours: YY Charles Taylor, manager of the —_ Porter Dock Company, received! Maj. Gen. Walter L. Reed word today that the wrecking tug ‘of the conqueror of yellow | Relief is still busily engaged in| born Fort Apache. Ariz, 65 trying to pull off the steamer ag. Nord Vangen, which is stranded} | near Confites Cay, off the Cuban’ | Coast. son Roy E. Tomlinson, president National Biscuit Company, New tome : !York, born im Chicago, 65 year | €.C,Price, who resides at 529 ‘ago. ’ Caroling. street, said today that) ahs ere ee | Thomas,Nei] Brown, one of the! pr John W. Kerr, retired |four persons, two men and twolthe W'S. Public Health Service | women, who were killed in .@!born Grand Rapids, | plane crash at Lake Erie on Satur-; years ago. ;,day, had appeared in the air cir-) cus that was held here recently | by the Arthur Sawyer Post of the | American Legion. Mr. Price and | Mr. Brown had known each other j; for many years and were close j friends. i os ' W W. Demeritt, who had been | ® in New Orleans the last eight | | days, left there for his return i3 ‘home on Saturday. He went to!§ that city in his capacity as super-:® | intendent of this lighthouse dis: trict to act as one of the inspec tors of a new tender that was) | tried out in a series of trips in the | waters near New Orleans. H interest it is fte sensible and wiser to easant stories unt | broadcasting them | the community times ‘It developed in a report made '3 ' here today regarding the activities | $ of unemployment relief in Mon-| | roe county that Miss Ileen Wil-| | liams, contrary to the general be- | | lief of the public, did not receive | | any salary for her work as social | $ secretary. The money that ordi- | ¢ nérily would Haye gone to - her! | was put in the general relief fund. The Clyde-Mallory liner Pecos is still aground on the shoal east REAL ICE Is More ECONOMICAL. . It’s Healthy and Safe. . It’s Pure THOMPSON ENTERPRISES (ICE DIVISION) Inc. Phone No. 8 owned by the Porter Dock Com- pany, tried to pull off the Pecos at high tide this morning, but was unable to budge her. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Felton, who were visiting their son-in-law Prrrrrirririct ti tii iit non Lowe, left yesterday for their home in Rock Harbor. The Citizen in an editorial para- i graph today says: “In the public} Needs the Wires this Christmas War won't weit—not even for Christmas. Se please don't make any Long Distance greeting calls during the heliday’season, especially on Christ- tias Eve, Christmas Day ond New Year's five. Help us keep Long Distance lines clear for war business. {decree tS curb buying “hysteria”. Rae. 1 Bae a ae (convention declares itself in ipoliti¢s to rid country of New Deal. 1938—Russia refuses armistice and“peact talks with Finland.