The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 27, 1945, Page 1

a Press Day cece | Service and AP Features For 65 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West VOLUME LXVI. No. 307 County Commission Takes . Up Matters: Dealing With Brought About By Laws “yaarereees Adopted By Le la FACT-FINDING PANEL | opted By Legisla- "MEETS AGAIN FRIDAY. ture Guaranteeing _ (Bs ay Press) WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.— President Truman’s fact-find- ing panel will hold another meeting tomorrow in an at- tempt fo find a solution to the General Motors strike. Representatives’ of the: uniots seid they will be pres- ent at the hearing; but Gen-: eral Motors officials said-they will decide at a meeting':to be called at 5 o'clock this aft- ernoon, whether or tiot the company will have represen* tatives at the hearing. Salaries County commissioners held a! special meeting this morning to consider three laws, adopted at the last session of the legislature, which guarantee the county tax assessor, collector and clerk a net salary of $6,000 a year each. It was decided not to refuse:to' pay the salaries this year, under, the guarantee, but not to pay them’ for next year’s collections under the same arrangement, and let the persons concerned, if they so wish, institute mandamus pro- ceedings against the commission- ers. After the county's legal advisor informed the commissioners that, according to a supreme court rul- ing, if the three laws in question later are declared to be unconsti- tutional, the commissioners could not be held liable for having paid the $6,000 to each county em-/ ploye. It was then the commissioners decided to pay the money for this calendar year but to refuse to pay) next yea The laws in question were in-' troduced as local bills by the use of population brackets; a practice, the supreme court has declared} to be “‘a local bill under the guise! of a general bill.” FOLDERS ARE | RECEIVED AT C. OF C. HERE ' KEY WEST'S ATTRACTIONS STRESSED; SHORT HISTORY: COPY WRITTEN BY S. C. SINGLETON | | Chamber ‘of Commerce has: re-| W- | ceived its printing order of fold-| ; ers for use in boosting the city,} MORE JAPS APS BEING a S. C. Singleton said me , i Inside are accom: me | dations ani finelat a d ont. The ete Highway is stressed, too. ns PLACED ON TRIA’ The folder on the~frent-hes a FILIPINO, MOTHER TELLS OF, | poe Teefiy re ay on matt is a’ dbo | picture of pacha ~ a seahorse. the sun’s ATROCITIES coM- | Mr. “Singleton brings. the his-}, from: “ ‘payments in lieu of taxes ' | tory of Key West up to date in a! | short synopsis. A second series of folders will: have a map of Key West on one side and a map of the keys on | the other. COLORED BOY TO GET GLASS EYE FROM CITY CHARLES LEE CLARK WiLL | BE GIVEN TICKET TO CO- LUMBUS GEORGIA; PA-. TROLMAN HAD HIT HIM (By MANILA, 18.—Three more trials of Jap war criminals began here today. At one of them a Filipino mother told of atrocities that had been committed by Jap- anese soldiers in the vicinity of her home. She held up her right hand and said that the three missing fingers on it had been cut off by a Jap swordsman. After she had been mutilated, she declared, the Jap knocked her down and kicked her. | One of the defendants is a for- mer Jap chief of police of this city, during the Japanese eecupation, He is charged specifically having murdered three American; airmen. i | [ | OVERSEAS LODGE TO OPEN TONIGHT The Overseas Lodge, owned by Charles.Toppino of Key West, will be informally opened at Marathon tonight. and Mr. Top- Pino said today he has invited many Key Westers to attend the party that will be given in ‘the cocktail lounge of the hotel. Besides the hotel proper, a fishing lodge is built in connec- tion with it, and nearby are 12 cabins, some of which are still in the course of construction. The hotel and the lodge, Mr. Toppino said, will be formally oppened Saturday, and he added that the outlook is good for a successful season. City Manager David King de- cided today to have Charles Lee Clark, colored who lost. as eye in a_ scuffle with patrolman Howard Harris colored secure a glass eye from a Miami doctor. Mr. King said he spoke to the Miami physician who advised placing the eye in since the opening would contract and an eye could not be placed, in laier. Advising Clark to return to Key West after receiving the eye so that he could be sure everything was all -right, Mr. King then told Clark he would be given a ticket to his home in Columbus,. Georgia, and warned him not to come back te Key -West because he. seemed !to get in trouble here. To The Holders of Ration Certificates Don’t. Get. ‘Caught in the! Rush’ Vf When TIRE RATIONING ENDS Get Yours Now at ROY’S KEV WEST AUTO PARTS 116 Duval Street Phone 442 Jefferson Hotel Building SPECIAL COMMERCIAL PRICES i Sais Of Trt Of KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY ‘JUDGE LOPEZ OF WORLD.LAW TRACES sSyYSiEMS FIRST HEBREW CODES TO CODES IN U. Ss. Judge Aquilino Lopez, of the Circuit Court in bionroe County, addressed the Rotary Club at its luncheon today and traced the history of law. Suage Lopez said that 75% of Present law was concerned with } divorce cases. Tracing law development from the first Egyptian code to the present Common Law code, Judge Lopez told of Hebrew, Chinese, Indian codes, of the Greek code where’ was urst introguced the | trial by ‘jury method, Japanese, i; Mohammedan, Celtic, Slavic, Ger- manic; Maritime, Romanesque and ‘Angli Judge Lopez said that the He- 4 brew system was 4,000 years be- fore: Christ. In the Greek sys- tem he said that 6,000 of the best citizens were picked annually for jury work and names drawn from | a box. Rotarians present: Clement Cowles of High Springs, Fla., and Mac McCreedy of Miami. Guests were: Ben N. Adams, Everett R.-Albury of Portsmouth, Va., Captain C. M. Wassell of Key West, Dr. R. B. Wilson of | Asheville, N. C. ‘AUTHORITY ASKS PARK MONIES BE TAKEN FROM TAX | .“B. KIRKE’ STATES ($40,000 AVAILABLE FOR THESE PURPOSES-.BY DECEMBER, using, Authasiy 44 hhe City, 3 Key ng Auth rough aa conic NG ea King that aset aside: funds for the purchase of addi-! tional recreation areas in thecity: presented by the Authority. Mr. Kirke states that per unit for each month the city receives | $2.07, county $0.72 and the school board $0.81, which is total of $3.60. From these figures the Housing | Authority requests that a fund be established for the purchase of land for extension to the city and county park system as fol- i lows per unit per month: City, $0.38, county 30.72 and _ school board $0.00, making a total of $1.10. Balances then available will be city $1.69, county $0.00 and School Board $0.81, making a total of $2.50 per unit per month. Mr. Kirke stated tHat were done there would be aavil- a ; able by December, 1946, $40,000 for the purchase of these areas. “When it is considered that the | Housiggy Atstidrity “Kas Installed ‘own streets, . installed and thaintaims its own street ‘lights, installed and maintains its own water and sewer distribution and pumping plants, provides for- its ; own garbage collection and pro-' vides in most instances its own police protection,” Mr. Kirke said, “and has put out all fir occurring within its boundari before the City Fire Department has reached the site, the request to set aside 30% of the total pay- ments in lieu of taxes is certainly not unreasonable, especially this amount is in excess of ex- pected receipts of the various tax- ing bodies.” AT AGE OF EIGHT Cincinnati,—Ludwig von Beth- overi made a, public appearance ! as a pianist at the age of eight. FROM PRESENT COMMON LAW, if this’ as} - ee — | N. Watkins and their daughters, Joanne, Martha, jNancy and Alice were arrivals lin the city from Surman : California recently where they} had been residing for the rast | ,» DECEMBER 27, 194 COMMANDER JOSEPH. N. WATKINS COMMENDED BY, CHIEF OF BUREAU OF YARDS AND-DOCKS AT er Commander and Mrs. Joseph; four } mpletion of the drydock 4 is pieture appeared with that of the Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. Shortly after his arrival in Key West he recived a letter of commendation from the Chief of the Bureai which came as 2 four years, to spend the Chr: st- | coraplete surprise inasmuch as mas with relatives here. Commander Watkins holidays the naval service in Pensacola, | Fia., 1936 as a lieutenant, CEC, with the Bureau of Yard: and Docks and after completing several engineering projects at that base was transferred to Quantico, Va. He was advanced to the rank of Lieut. Comdr. shortly after his arrival at the Virginia station and superin: tended the’ construction of sev-' eral .air fields and other’ en- gineering activities. Upon com- pletion. of his duties at this station he was transferred to the Mare Island,- Calif): navy: yard in 1941 where he ‘superin=+ tended. the construction of con- crete graving docks and other extens-ve waterfront construc- tion. In 1942 he was sent to San Francisco with the rank of ;Commander and was placed ir charge of construction work over an area of 300 miles, which work included piers, wharves, and heavy waterfront construc- ; tion for all ship building activ- s in the San Francisco Bay jarea and the construction of 4 {huge battleship and carrier~sec- jtional steel floating dry dock. | This work involved the expend- iture of more than. one hundred million dollars. He was given special mention in a beautifully illustrated book- let published s that city von in , -displayed unusual capacity Was unexpected and unsolicit- d. The letter from Admiral entered | Moreel foHows: “The Bureau is desirous of Tecognizing your outstanding ervices as Officer in Charge of Construction, Civil Works, and C:vil Works Engineer, San Francisco, California, from 39 June 1942 to date. In the estab- lishment of the office of Civil Works Officer and in supervis- jing the preparation of plans and specifications and -estimates connection with vital and portant civil works projeci, in im- you and €reat..professional skill in re- solving difficult, engineering and construction. problems. The sic- cess~of' the Civil Works orera- tions in the San Franc’sco area is largely due to your ability and wide knowledge of the work and the needs of the construction. “For your outstanding pe formance, and administrative and professional ability. in the supe’ nm of C:vil Works oper- ations, vou are hereby com- amended.” Commander Watkins is the son of Mrs. Anna Watkins, Elgin street, ths city. He expects to leave shortly after Christmas for Charleston, S. C., to which station he has been transferred and expects to be transferred to the regular navy shortly. Mrs. Watkins and the girls will. fol- low later. REQUEST CARTONS. SINGLENESS ' OF KEY wi “ASKED TO COyPERATE IN} DRIVE WHICH. WILL BEGIN JANUARY 7 | Gerald Sauni chairman of the Victory Old Clothes Collec- j ton Committee in Monroe coun- | ty, today requested Key West merchants to keep for the com- mittee empty cartons or boxes to be used in shipping the clothing ito New York, fromm where.it will it to Europe for distribution jong the needy. ll over the United States, Mr. Saunders stated, similar commit- tees are all set to begin their drives for the collection of old clothing on January! 7:ind«to con- tinue to theyend of the thénth Mr. Saunders has appbintéd six chairmen of., sub-committees to help in the work, and he added that he feels confident that resi- dents of Key West will do their part to their utmost in supplying the poor in Europe with wearing materials, which are extremely scarce in Europe, particularly in those parts that were conquered and occupied by the Germans. The committee, together with the sub-committees, will hold a meeting tonight in the Lions’ clubhouse. ‘age NEW pare PIONEER HOTEL 151 N. E. FIRST STREET In the Heart of Miami The Rendezvous of Key West SERVICEMEN and CIVILIANS “BEST FOR A NIGHTS Rest! One Block West of Bus Depot EST MERCHANTS el EDITORIAL FOR GLDCLOTHES. PURPOSE PRAISE | TO BE : COLLECTED, FOR DAVID KING ‘AIR UNITS UNDER LIFE SENTENCE IN “BERKELEY, MICH. NEWSPAPER: SAYS ANALYSIS OF STARTING POINT IMPORTANT 5 ! Following is an editorial from! the Berkeley, Michigan, n pe per announcing David. King's leave of absence to go to Flor- Mr. King is now Key West's manager. “To Mr. and Mrs. Dave King we wish the best of luck and an early return. Their friendship is cne we would like to continue. The short time that they have been in our city has proved valu- ablento ithe:peopie ‘of Berk! not ny @mly because: of the accomplish- cents earned or’ saved city—not only; but also because —in Dave King, the ‘city and many of us personally have learn- ed that the pleasures 'of success can be gained'only after analysis of the starting point as pursued with singleness of purpose toward a predetermined goal. With similar intent the leave for Florida. May again greet them.” Kings BODY and AUTO PAINT WORK First Class Job NAVARRO, Inc. Opposite Bus Station PALACE THEATER | Wild Bill Elliott in “LONE TEXAS RANGER” News and Serial. -. that DR. DELIO COBO o: Key West Was Awarded the 1946 Buick Car | FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, i CAR OWNERS For Prompt Service— Weekdays or Sunday— NEXT TIME TRY POOR OLD CRAIG | Your Pure Oil and Gas SERVICE ST. ‘ATION | single command, success ' the patients. | tress | Girls of Note” EN THE The Key West Citize THE SOUTHERNMOST Conferences FE F By rme~ 2,400 H. . i Engine OF CITY THIS YEAR; Of Three Attendee In City; I aa March NEW ENGINE SOON Leave: Mesces A000 244444444444422SSASESEEAAALSL EAB LD Revealing that this year is ex- pected to be the greatest load on the Key pany C. A. Van Deursen, manager, an- nounced that the kilowatts de- manded was expected to go well over 3,000. Mr. Van Deursen said that 3,-/ 000 kilowatts is operating load but that the plant is being op- erated at 3010 kilowatts because cf the great load. The new engine, which is in the city now, is a Nordberg 2,400 horsepower generating plant and cost $225,000. Mr. Van Deursen said that he thought the engine should be installed by the last of February or the first part of March and that it would boost the load to about 4,000 kilowatts. An- other engine of 1,000 horsepow was installed in July, 1944, at z cost of $130,000 and boosted the kilowatt load capacity consid: ably. eursen said he was opposed to lowering electric rates at-this time since. the load is tops at present and with new electrical appliances expected shortly to in- }erease the system the company ‘could not stand the increase with lowered tates and possibly grez ly increased usage of electrici The Key West Electric Company was surned axer for city owner- SINGLE COMMAND GENERAL KENNY WILL BE IN COMMAND OF UNIFIED BRANCH (Ry Axsocivced Press) WASHINGTO: Dec. 27.—The five United States air units in the Pacific have under been put it wa a announc ed officially today. General Kenny will be in c mand of the unified branc which extends from Hawaii Japan and Korea. It was d red that placing the air control in the Pacific un- der one head would place it in a to » Position to strike quicker and with greater force, should the occasion arise. LEGION CHRISTMAS PARTY MUCH ENJOYED The American Legion Christ- mas Party at the Naval Hospital on Sunday afternoon was a suc- ss throughout. A floor show was presented for Miss Buddy Bar- nett was the ever-popular mis- of ceremonies. The “Three from the Cabana | Cocktail Lounge were on hand | with their ever-pleasing music. Jack Crawley rendered several vocal sections. Margaret and Jim- | my Hansen rendered several fine ' | | well as a mations) | enchanting selections on the elec- | tric guitar. Upon conclusion of the floor; ‘ show, gifts were distributed to the patients by ; Gifts were aiso distributed to the patients at Naval Air Station and ! Boca Chica dispensaries. — it ost No. 28, mpyect of th American Legion. if The Post is grateful to the community for their of Ai | cooperation in this activity. | | BINGO | Open Nightly 7:30 DUVAL at SOUTHARD Sponsored by Elks Club West Electric Com-, system since its inception,’ - stead , death, Legionnaires.| New-York “The ch. excellent p follow hibited monop tie The city the syste: and turned managersh R. W. Beck and Asso: arranging a bond gram through soviates whict 30 years to cx system to city for f In 1 100 kilowz kilowatt bu te cents refur John . expected te ta amplete and f be turned t rshir t year in lieu amount city is give of about. $2. ceives $8,500 Present rese Electric System of November 31 Consulting engineer is.expected in Key W vary. Mr. Van Deusen » Nebraska and the state ington and very em about Key West and its Mrs. Van Deursen 1s him. 000 - POR-WAR VETS AT NAVAL OP. BASE HIGH SCHOOL £33 Au IS GIVEN JAP coo TO BE KEY By J. HARMAN DEFENDANT IN COMMAND NOS Pubic OF COMPANY THAT BAY- ONETTED AMERICAN TOKYO officer, Awsoct: D charged been is comm pany that had an American s guilty today. of ordered but sentenci that prisoned for ha The defendant re and overjoyed 4 Ss they ‘had df fe; sdant w hanged. The euart: “I feel gratified the fairness and i court, to have tear FILE APPRAISAL OF WICKERS’ WILL An appraisal personal prope iam Wickers, ber 14, was filed the county judge's showed a total of $2,1 The heirs are Roseland Bern‘ce Wick daughters, Odell Marga Lorena Cece Dorothy Marie two sons, William “Osgood Franklyn John Wickers lef whe aS na eeeeeseseeeeeee WANTED BEER SUB DISTRIBUTOR ~™ Giwe References imakers. it glest. of small /WihteO. 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