The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 31, 1945, Page 2

eS ei PAGE TWO ' * © ‘sna Punisher iS ‘West and sty Dally Macatee Gots” Letered at ‘West, Florida, as second class matter Press is exclusively, entitled to oft news dispatchcs credited on im this paper @ ‘poems, fate of 10 cents a line. entertainment by churches from WP ke “pen forum and invites dla: m and invites dis- and subjects of local or tt will not publish anonymous ‘The City of New York announces a medium-rental housing project for the Har- tom area that will take care of 1500 famil- jes at an average monthly rental of $12.50 « room. Obviously, this will not offer much relief to families in the lowest income brack- ets who need relief more than any other _. Mayor La Guardia, in talking about the poti-war construction program for the City of Sew York emphasizes that it is based pen expected Federal grants of forty to fit per cent of construction costs. If this preves to be correct, the smaller cities and totems throughout the nation should make plane to get in on the largess and thus se- cute improvements at a low cost. * The Federal Government, it is well ksewn, has made grants for planning in or- derte stimulate the prefarationforconstruc-’ tiah projects. Under this plan, the govern- mite! unit drew up plans and put them on “a shelf,” where they will remain unless e@tptraction grants are allocated'to permit their completion. © Some of the larger cities of the nation heave made many plans for public improve- mente. They anticipate substantial dona- tite from the Federal Government, Small- of cities and lesser governmental units might follow the example of the metropoli- tam ateas with profit. Unless the planning i» fone now, it will be impossible to take adgentage of Federal aid, designed to pro- ville eniployment, because by.the time plans ave drawn and arrangements made for con- struction projects, the emergency may have vansed. We gall attention to this phase of poss- tile Pederal aid because larger government- al Gite are getting ready to take advantage "H. Smaller units should do the same in te reap proportional benefits. ‘It will beomeles to complain that the larger cifles get the lion's share of Federal aid be- (ntipe they have intelligently planned for a paisible contingency. MATS OFF TO THE FBI ‘The past fiscal year recently ended was the busiest year in the history of the Hoov- er Pederal Bureau of Investigation accord- ing to a statement from the Department of Jiitice at Washington. * Director J. Edgar Hoover explained thet much of the Bureau’s work has been allied with the war effort, and that crimin- a! vielations and convictions resulted in 96.9 of the cases brought to trial. That’s @ fecord that every blue-blooded American can cheer. Bating, sleeping and the right kind of exereixe are important factors in life and utiles you pay attention to these three thiggs, you need not be surprised if your betly gives out. A naturalist says that if properly ap- proached a shark would be quite tame and deile; but what is a proper approach? May be socking him on the snout as the pe®poises do in their fashion. This natural- istemay also conclude that the overtures made by an octupus should be regarded as friendly feelers. MUST WAKE UP : A Key Wester, away for two weeks visiting cities and villages on the east and west coasts of the state, has returned dis- pirited because of what he had seen during his travels. “Even in the smallest village,” he de- ad | Clares, “the people are up and doing, work- ing concertedly for the beneiit of their com- munity, They don’t confine their actions to talk. After they have discussed a matter, and it meets with approval, they proceed to put it into.effect. But here in Key. West we talk a‘gréat deal and do little or nothing about projects which, were they made realities, would promote the interest of our city. “Go to any place in Florida, even stop at a cross-roads settlement, and you will not find weeds growing rankly in vacant lots, as they grow in Key West. On any street in our city, you not only find weeds }. but are confronted too by delapidated build- ings. As regards the latter, a commendable movement was started recently to clear Key West of wornout buildings, which are so many fire traps, but, like almost every- thing else we start, the movement is peter- ing out. A few buildings have been torn down, but hundreds still remain that are eyesores in the community. “Tf we wish to attain our end of making Key West attractive to tourists, we must first do all we can to make it presentable. There is much room here for work of. beau- tification: We can not afford to look tawdy } unless we are unconcerned with what the future may have in store for us.” His position is well taken; Key West must stop drowsing; Key West must wake up. Only 7 per cent of the world’s people live in America. Yet that 7 per cent con- sumed before the war half the worid’s coffee; 60 per cent of the world’s rubber; half the world’s telephones; 80 per cent of the world’s automobiles, and all other con- veniences in proportion. There is a reason for this advantage over the nations of the world and the reason is that the American workman is the best paid of all nations, earning, for instance, 7 times that of the Russian worker. Who wants to be a Com- munist? LET’S FIGHT SPECIFIC ENEMIES The crusade against communism, fac- ism and other isms, suffers from a lack of definite definition. iat There was a time when opponents of almost anything hurled the charge of “soc- ialism” against it and people shuddered. The- “socialists” were such terrible people, ete and etc., that nobody cared to think of them. We suggest that people who denounce any movement in general terms would con- tribute to sound thinking if they would specify exactly what they combat. Let them avoid mass denunciation and center their fire upon concrete acts or proposals. Our own position is that truth is mighty hard to ascertain in regard to events in this country, much less in other parts of the world, and, for that reason, we want par- ticularization of denunciation in order that the issues may be understood. We do not defend any “ism” whatever, but we would not like to condemn any'tmevement without knowing the truth about it. It was a hot day in England yet Churc- hill was snowed under. The reason why so many Americans lose so much money to stock swindlers is because so many Americans want to get something that doesn’t belong to them, ARGENTINA ASSAILS AMBASSADOR Although the United States supported the demands of Latin American countries that Argentina be admitted in the United Nations organization, newspaper corres- pondents report that our Ambassador, Spruille Braden, has been the target of a violent leaflet attack, which, it is believed, has been organized and directed by an of- ficial of the Argentine Government. Arnaldo Cortesi, New York Times cor- respondent, says that sidéwalks in Buenos Aires were white with leaflets, distribut- ed in profusion and referring to the Ameri- can Ambassador as “Cowboy Braden,” and the “tamer of South American Govern- ments.” He was likened, to Al Capone and accused of blackmailing Argentines. Previously, Mr. Braden’s name was linked with a mine disaster in Chile in a poster which appeared on public buildings. The police, it is said, in some cases accom- panied persons distributing the pamphlets. Chapter 22 Dr. Fred at Winston Manor that eve- ning John met him at the front } door. “Fred! Fred!” he cried, all hajitter. “Come into the den; I want to have a little talk with you before Madge joins us.” good idea,” said the doctor, as he placed his medical bag on one of the hall’s massive chairs. “I hoped we'd have | this chance,” said John, as he quickly closed the den door. Despite his wotried countenance he looked| : particularly handsbme ‘in: his din- ner clothes. The doctor, as was to be expected of him. wore his usual business suit. He noticed, with professional eye, how John’s hands trembled as he lit a ciga- rette. “John,” he said quietly, “I told you. you were in for a shock when you saw Madge, but don’t let it tear you to pieces.” “I. can’t help it, Fred,” said John. “You put it mildly when you said ‘shock.’ It’s more than that. It’s a terrible catastrophe!” The doctor patted his shoulder sympathetically and asked gently, “You're still in love with Madge, aren’t you, John?” “More than I knew.” Then John said angrily, “But I must be pretty dumb if it’s taken all this to make me realize it!” “Then I take it for granted,” the doctor reflected delicately, “that Miss Drew is out of the pic- ture?” “Completely!” said John} “John,” asked the doctor seri, ausly, “may I make a very per- sonal suggestion?” ‘Tm wide open and you know it! “When Madge snaps out of this,” he said in a soft tone of voice, “why don’t you suggest adopting a child?” “That's what we should have said. John years ago,” done, thoughtfully, never have happened.” “A child would insure your fu- ture and brighten the atmosphere of Winston Manor.” “You're right, Fred.” Then John said aloud to himself: “I'd cer- KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN OF JULY 31, 1935 Doubt was expressed here to-| day about the supposed quality} of a plant grown on Bamboo Key repelling mosquitoes. A scientist in Miami, according to a special dispatch in The Citizen today, declared the plant has no ill effects on mosquitoes. George Mills White announced today that the Key West Hospi-| tality Band will give a concert; in Bayview Park tomorrow night. ( Major William V. Albury, of} the Florida National Guard, said | today that the Fort Taylor tainly rather adopt a baby with Biiss arrived Madge, than—” he edine he recalled what Marlo had said that very morning, “than have Win- ston serait oer with sweet, stunning little Winstons. The doctor gathered what John meant by his odd remark and re- mained silent. John rose to his feet and slowly crossed to the den’s large win- dow. and looked out; when he spoke his voice was deep with emotion. “Thanks, Fred, for the sugges- tion.” ‘ARLO stood. preening in the one. and. only Jan; mirror in Madge’s bedroom.- was surprising how much her shimmering white satin night- gown resembled an evening gown, except for the telltale evidenee of two daring splits up each side of the flowing skirt, which re- vealed at her every move, iy with her potent Lotus Petals per- fume, but had the time of her life ‘plastering her face with make-up. Madge, for the first time | Ma in her life, which of course, she didn’t know, looked glamorous but cheap. Marlo, who didn’t live up to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you,’ had done a complete job of snooping through every nook and crevice in ’s bedroom; dur- ing her exploring spree she found hidden in one of the drawers a small leather jewel case and was quite annoyed when she found it locked. - After. hi eae -How. for -, key, patiently pushed 4 z summoned “ “Maj ‘from kitchen chores. Madge, who was far from ing spoiled or de- manding of the servants, seldom used the buzzer, which at the moment brought Magnolia run- ning, thinking something terrible had happened to her honey-chile. “Somethin’ wrong, honey- chile?” panted Magnolia, as she open at the startling creature that. stood before her. = “Say, what's the matter with you, anyway?” asked Marlo. “Nothin’, nothin’, chile,” said Magnolia, as her eyes welled up condition for the arrival next said peareg. top of a small vase on with tears. “You looks, you looks ? é wven’s sake, don’t “Well, for heaven’s let it: a you down!” said Marlo, picking up Madge’s jewel case. ‘ ’s the to this con- traption?” she :“Where you always hides it, chile?” “ri bite, where did I hide it?” “In-here,” yas she the re Marlo « grabbed« it . excitedly. n . had, unlocked the Tenet ee and: opened it, her ‘OP) ‘ “What is this, a gag?” she asked je rumma; through. “Don’t a: shes oss “these are on jewel ee you never did see fit to let Master John splurge on you, chile.” “No?” said Marlo. “Well, be- fore very long, Pll give him the |, pleasure of dripping me with dia- monds, but in the meantime, have to struggle along with, these silly knick-knacks., “Here,” she said disdainfully, as she handed evel aadie necklace, loodaddle around my m the look of it, it must baye belonged to his eat-grandmother-- eats tight, chile. You inherit- ed the Winston hairlooms.” “Well, wasn’t that big-of them,” she said testily,.as she, clasped on a@ garnet. bracelet. and. brooch. “And. just to make sure nothing happens to their: precious hair- looms, T't Sonate. na,” she looked Madge’s body. She’s got a better figure than I thought.” “When do we-eat?” asked Mar- ‘lo, unexpectedly. “Kat?” said Magnolia, who couldn’t follow. the-sudden change into Marlo’s conversation. “Look, Petunia, eating is a very “then this would|entered. Then her eyes popped|¢ommon, cing ty et so"sup- pose you wee] into the kitchen, ’cause I’m not hun- gry, I’m starved!” Magnolia obeyed by weeping herself out of the room. To be continued grounds have been put in good! First National Bank, and Mrs. Sawyer, who had been visiting in Sunday of the guardsmen who! Jacksonville, returned yesterday. will hold their annual encamp+ ment here. Members of the Key West Junior Patrol will drill tomorrow afternoon on the navy field. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Nottage, 506 Grinnell street, today *an- nounced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Melvie Louise Not- tage, to Wilson Jolly, son of Mrs. Gladys Jolly. A birthday party in honor of Miss Martha Carbonell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juan Carbonell, was held Monday evening at the | HaVvana-Madrid Club. Miss Olvier Haskins, who had been attending a session of sum- mer school at Gainesville, return- ed yesterday afternoon, Joseph Sawyer, teller at the Mrs. Cornelius Peterson return- ed yesterday from Miami, where she had been visiting relatives, Today The Citizen says in an editorial paragraph? “Bad news for the pedestrian— Ford is producing a cheaper car.” Neglected Sweets Sadie—But you used to be so fond of him. Why do you hate him now? Edith—Well, last night he told me I couldn’t whistle and just to show him I could I puckered up my mouth, and what do you think the fool did? He just let me whistle. Natatoriel Note “Are you a professional swim- mer?” “No, I just swim on the side.” | the U. S. early this year and after short duty in the Operations Office of, 11ND: Diego, oe tac ar Tenn S| einen ec ota ., 4 “Lieuteant Ayers oe in Nany Naval Reserve. in Novemel 1942, and received his indroctina-|and.700, fuval tion at Cornell University. A na-} G1; Fn x tive of Sacramento, Cal., he grad-} consent. uated from Fresno State College in 1934. For four years he was a member of the college track’ ette Photo Studios, a Dated at Key West, Florida, thie 27th day of July, » 1945. i RIS ELIZABETH EVANS ETTE 5iMs 530, 34 eeeee Classified Column m, bet the eha for, the first 15 words or less Te 300. 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