The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 29, 1945, Page 2

- PAGE TWO = an She Key West Citizen ‘ublished Daily, Except Sunday, by P. ARTMAN, Ow: md JOE ALLEN, Ba: coed From The Citizen Bui Corner Greene and Ann Pi kL Only Daily Newspape Monr, in Key West and ‘umtered at Key West, Florida, as second class matter MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS .. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to Gse for republication of all news dispatches credijed wv it or not otherwise credited in this paper and Miso the local news published hi SUBSCRIPTION RATE One Year < Sai: eA meee D Six Months Three Months One Momh Weekly -.. = ADVERTISING RATES Made known on applicavion. SPECIAL NOTICE All reading, notices, ca hanks, resolutions of respect; obltuary ete. will be charged for at the line. ptices. for entertainment churches from which a revenue is to be derived are 5 cents a line. The Citizen is an open forum and invites dis- cussion of public issu and sub. s of local or General interest but it will not publish anonymous €DITORI we SSCCIA IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Where news ed there is anarchy; where new: ntrolled there is fear; only where news is free are human‘ beings free. is CARL ACKERMAN Dean, School of Journalism, Columbia University. 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 organ or mouthpiece of any person, clique, faction lass; always do its utmost for the pu tolerate corruption or inju: and praise virtue, commend dividual or organization; t rights, viev that will elevate and not contami never compromise with principle. LET THE ‘SOLDIERS KNOW A soldier Lain te} States Paciffe. 2 rotting his from the South r discharge, foun a a") e at the demobil : 8 trains. It was hard for men who had been away from heme two, three and four years or longer, to understand why railroad cars were not immediately available. them did not know that during the whole war period, railroads were prohibited from buying any new equipment. They did not know that the s rering war load which surpassed any transportation job in his- tory, was moved much faster and with fewer cars and engines than was the trans- portation load during and after the first World War. Most of | THE MOST SOUL-COMFORTING YEAR 1946. That is the way you will be writing it three days from now, if you are one of those forceful individuals who are able to drop a habit as easily as an ordinary person drops the proverbial hot potato. “Another year gone,” we are wont to say, but the scheme of Creation has nothing to do with years or months or weeks or days or hours or minutes or seconds. Those designations were arbitrarily evolved by man in his efforts to measure Time, which and always will be. - Our short time of life on earth, how- lid in comparison with eternity.’ And yet, despite the shortness of life, it is exceed- ingly important to our wellbeing to live it uprightly. ‘He’s having a good time” only ready short life. year in our life. All of us, who have a de- | termined backbone, can do that, assuming that misfortunes do not come } paths. aS | selves contented, as much as is possible for us to entertain that feeling, is to adhere } to that Biblical precept of doing unto others tas we wish to be done by. It is impossible we are kind and considerate toward our fellows. The knowledge that we have | ej -: us, and,when we.are enheaten- | re contented. =. *, | Practice that rule throughout 1946, | been the most soul-comforting year in your | life. whatever to do with the management or policies of the company, and Premier At- lee was wise in ignoring the suggestion of President Thomas of the Auto Workers to interfere in their behalf. Interference mi. ye prov i j : ghtyhave provoked ti ENDING A 1 au HB religion of Japan, as attempted by Gen. MacArthur’s directive, is a step toward the development of freedom of religious wor- ship throughout the svorl it Jt_ would be a mistake to bel! cho de will willingly or quickl¥ ive up thi d of religion, regardlesg, of. what. they seem to In Japan, as in some other countries, the state supports a religion, providing funds for its maintenance and, naturally, expecting some-returns for the investment. -There is a close rapprochment between of- ficials and clergy and both take advantage of the natural religious sentiments of in- dividuals to secure support for whatever happens to be the program at the moment. The new directive is not an attempt to abolish Shintoism as a religion. It is aimed solely at the tie-up between govern- Ss ~idomfent jand,geligion, which means between Bee Few of the men kfrew’ that-when thel ‘tHe officials of government and the priest- railroads were permitted to plac@érders for troop-cart¥ing ‘ears after this war ended;! strikes held up déliveries. 4 Neither did thed men know thatrfor such troop-carrying sags as the railroads have been able to get, strikes delayed the supplying of beds and equipment. It is only fair to state that many of the causes which delay the movement of re- veterans are entirely beyond the control of the railroads. In November, troop movements across our country totaled 1,300,000, with the number expected to increase. The, rail- roads had to provide 97 per cent of all transportation for military personnel trav- eling under orders. Their biggest job now is getting our soldiers and sailors back home. They hope those who are incon- venienced will understand some of the rea- sons responsible for delays. And last but not least, the American’ péople, including the families of our armed forces, are de- manding traveling’ spate hs néver before, which often adds to the problem of, handl- ing returning veterans’ promptly. United States politicians would have little to say about the Palestinian question if there were five million Arabs voting in our country. - President Truman has been criticised by his tendency to act on the impulse of the moment, but he is so often right that the critfcism falls flat. His emotional osmosis has stood him in good stead. ‘Ty hierarchy of the religion. The epople of Japan will be permitted to accept and daipport any réligion that they wish t6 f3t!" low but it is anned'to divorce church and state completely, which is good American doctrine. A loud-voiced declaration is no nearer correct than a mild-mannered statement. There is no moral objection to acquir- ing worldly goods, provided it is not acquir- ed at the expense of others. GERMANS MUST BE FED Why is it that the State Department interested in a broad-scale economic policy for Germany or ready to admit the is necessity for Allied powers to finance lim- | | for the next two ited German imports years? The answer is that it is in the interest of peace to “prevent disease and unrest” in the devastated nation. Mereover, the German people; upon the surrender of their government and army, became the wards of the victorious Allies. This changed status necessarily must be reflected in our attitude toward suffering civilians. We do not see how the victorious pow- ers can do less. Certainly, it would be inhuman not to consider the plight of help- less men, women and children inside Ger- many who have become the victims of their own folly and the criminal ambitions of i their leaders. is immeasurable, everlasting, always was ever long it may be, is as a wink of an eye- too often means he is shortening his al- So, as we near the beginning of another | year, let us make it the most important into our One of the best ways to make our- us.to. bedisgrunted or. resentful when. practised the Golden Rule is self-acting: it | and at its end you may be sure it will have | The British government may own some | stock in General Motors but it has nothing | Chapter 20 [Monday 10:05 p.m. to 11:07 p.m.] \ JHEN the Inspector and Julia arrived at her apartment shortly after ten o’clock, they] found the place overrun. Jerry greeted her with open arms and spilled some liquor on her coat from the glass he carried. Frank’s, eyes were anxious and he gave her a sympathetic pat on the back before he introdaced 2 new man, Howard Irving. “He’s Robey’s lawyer, just come’ in from California,” he explained hurriedly before other voices called out. Grace was still there, her vivid hair disheveled and her husky voice blurred. “We thought you were interned by now,” he said. “No, just a captive,” Virginia | chimed in with an arch glance at the Inspector. | The Inspector’s face was dark with anger. “I'm sorry you were anxious about me,” she began in a clear voice. “You've all been very kind.” She finished with an intake of breath that was almost a sob. “Poor child,” said Jerry. “We'll all go and I'll come tomorrow and take you to the services.” She almost asked what services, when she realized he meant “Ro- bey’s funeral. It seemed so long “Irvu rl ? ¥ if my dear,” Frank sai | to go over some things.” “You are such a help, Frank,” she told him gratefully. “If you're going tg read the will I think I should ere,” Grace spoke up. Frank looked at Irving and the lawyer cleared his voice before he spoke. “There is no will.” The second Mrs. Baker turned on him, furiously unmindful of the watching group around her. “What does that mean?” “It means that nearly every- thing goes to the third Mrs. Baker, I believe. The insurance, which is the only really valuable part of, the estate, was changed since Mr. Baker’s last marriage,” he said in a tone that indicated giving un- Pleasant news to Grace was not without its satisfaction. Her eyes, black and glittering with fury, found Julia and she started toward her—“You—you murderer!” The Inspector and Frank grabbed her. She struggled bimély to ‘free herself, mad_with rage. : “You destroyed, the will!”, she shouted at,.Jylia, Her face was grayish and tHe wiaSc¥es in’ her jaws worked convilsively’ as She spat the words’ dut: She swore: at the two who ‘held:ser and fier ome were expressive and-ferce- ‘ul. Jerry pulled Julia out of the room and pushed her into the blue leather chair in the library. “She's doped. Forget it and have a drink.” He poured ner some brandy from a decanter on the glass cocktail table before the low white fireplace. The scene had sobered him. “No, thank you,” she said in a far away voice, “We'll all be out of here soon and you can go to bed and get some sleep,” Jerry consoled her. “Grace is a savage. If ‘she did Robey in. God help her lawyer!” There were sounds in the foyer and the outside door was opened and closed several times. Virginia came into the library, her face drawn. “J. don’t like scenes. Do you want me to stay tonight, Julia?” “Ofcourse you mustn't, Ginnie. You look tired. [ “Vifginia StOopePeMerwetked at her cheek. “If Frank calls tell him 1 here in bed so he won't call mé. I don’t want to be disturbed. He went with Ike to take Grace home. Ugh, what a gal!” “It was ghastly!” Julia shud- dered. But her accusation had enough logic to make another count against the last Mrs. Baker. ig jough, I'd say.” tomorrow if I'm s! “Why did she think she was her thoughtf “So shi e?” asked Jerry she was gone. there are a her from being disturbed be disturbed.” | and when Uncle Dick is here, it’s | worse.” | “Perhaps Frank expected her to stay with me,” Julia offered. { Then she remembered how Frank | had insisted on taking her home the night before but she did not tell Jerry. “Maybe. Shall I see if the coast is clear? } “Please.” | He left the door oper and she heard Venable and the doctor :n the foyer. “I must see Mrs. Baker,” doctor was saying. “Not unless she wants to see you,” the Inspector answered. | There was antagonism in their tones. | “Come in, Doctor,” she called. | instantly aroused by the Inspec- tor’s expressed authority, and he, followed her voice, crossing the | room and taking her hand from‘ the-arm of the chair. { “Can I do anything for you?” he asked kindly, almost posses- sively. Was he playing the same game of winning her confidence as the Inspector? Or was the tone to annoy the detective who could hear them from the foyer? “I'm quite all right now, thank you.” “Will you have some one search the apartment before you go to bed? Some one could hide inside.” “It isn’t necessary, I think. The police are supposed to keep track of every one's arrival and i the | tone of doubt to invade the state- ment. The doctor bade her goodnight and BEEN Salied to her brig ad ‘the “door before the two’ left the apartment together. Inspector Venable. his face mask, made his adieus after as- | suring her she was amply pro- tected. She reflected that he prob- ably thought there was no need for protection for her. As soon as the house war emptied of guests she hurriec through Robey’s suite and straight to her dressing table. Her fingers shook as she took the stopper | from the perfume bottle and feli | inside. A bomb seemed to explode in- side her head. The scrap of paper was gone! Te be continued Mrsy Mary Harris, 59, died} last night in her home on Royal} ; street. Funeral services will be J., of St. Mary's Church, officiating. A meeting was held last night: for the purpose of arranging to! start a musical project in Key! West by WPA. | Mrs. Sarah Matilda Baeza, 69, died last night at 10:30 o’clock in her home at 806 Pierce lane. Funeral services will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon in the Lopez Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. M. Reagan, S. J., of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, offi- ciating. Sam Goldsmith had a Christ-| mas Tree, lighted with vari- colored electri®* butbs, in the yard. of his ho, last night, and whenl he awokeSthis.morning he | <— out that most of the bulbs! ad {been stdfén during the night; County Judge Hugh Gunn an- mounced today that, thus. far this year, he has issued 137 marriage licenses. William W. Demeritt, superin- tendent of lighthouses, reported to the local police this morning, that several birds were stolen last night from his aviary. Today The Citizen says in an} editorial paragraph: } “Advertising in 1936 will be; the same aid to the smartj merchant that it has been for the past few decad } ITALIAN POW’S (By Axsociated Press) ; N—The fy of | raid Bhesst on! Be 3 of, whom sish_ to remain in} South “Afriéacis the subject -0f} widespread discussion in Cape-} town newspapers. Farme ticularly grape growers Province, want to retain Italians, and at least 5,000 have said they would like to stay. The government is considering | the advisability of allowing a/ number of selected prisoners to| settle here and defense head-/| quarters has been instructed to} ask all POW camp commandants to obtain reports from employers | on the prisoners’ work, general deportment and capabilities. -2u FUTURE DISCUSSED |* : : ‘BS: Pige: Hour* ets — THE LOW DOWN: CKORY GRO You know, these soap and tooth wder ads where if you don't fe same, nobody will tell you— e or be, with Mr. Truman. But no’ about soap, I don’t mean that. Harry, I usually say—not Mr. held at 5 o'clock this afternoon, Tiuman—he being from Kansas in the Pritchard Funeral 3 my Susie from Topeka, with the Rev. A.di. Maureai inking the world of her Catholic ; 2 ae a0 if, they are from that neck > & APR Svoods ary, he needs 7 Swised up. er thinking nobody can do What you drivin’ at. says Hen- | try. It is the war, I says. Here! it is menths and months since the} shootin’.stopped—and the sailors and soldiers are comin’ home in | droves, and still Harry don’t mead the: war is-over. He/is supposed to declare officially when the war lends, but he don’t do so, sa I de-| | duct he is a little slow-and don't} know. And like with no soap—/ nd BO, I am sending him this} ittie note, and maybe get him off) | the dime. | How about all the jobs, says ‘ Susie, and the bureaus, and this | and. that, that last for 6 months ‘after the .war ends. Could that j have anything to do, with it? Su-} | sie, F says, you catch on quick—) | you are a bright gal. | Yours with the low down, | JO SERRA. — RADIO. PROGRAM ANNOUNCED BY STATION—SUBJECT TO CHANGE Where to Listen WKWF 1600 On Your Dial Mutual Broadcasting System (*Designates Net Saturday, December 29th 6 P. 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Anthony* i Cedric Foster, News* Jane Cowl* Queen For A Day* Griffin Reportnig* Music Remember* Music of Manhattan Erskine Johnson® The Johnson Family* Melody Hour® Pete Howe* Superman* Captain Midnight* Tom Mix* SATURDAY FARMER PRODUCES A MASS MEETING (Ry Assoemtcé Press) ‘WALHALLA, S. C.—When 64-! DECEMEFR 29 Utah Colony Grows (BY Aameriated Freee) | year-old W. M. Durham used to move they'd have to add school teacher. At the place left, they'd drop one. That's because he had so many children—25 of his o seven that a daughter d left. His youngest now than a year old. Tiat's how it used to be. He doesn’t expect to do any mor moving. Until a few years ago he rented farms and worked about on odd jobs. Now he has a house of t that he built with a F. curity Administration 1} farm covers 218 acres. And he's well ahead on his pa Depsite his age, he w and is sprightly. He his own land most of ev his family eats. Durham has been three times. Eleven child by his present wife Seven of the Fa he Ciassified Column FOR SALE departure.” She allowed an over-} 4 TELEPHONE OPERATORS WAGE INCREASE Learners now earn a mini- mum of $26.00 per week for 48 hours work Wage rates for experienced Operators are proportion- ately higher Frequent increases, addi- tional payment for evening. Sunday and holiday work MANY OTHER ABVANTAGES more surface aherutur pests jon. Pierce Bros tae me $3 oe ol Let our Chief Operator, Mrs. McDermott, tell you the whole story Apply 9 to 5 at the TELEPHONE OFFICE to 9 p.m. tonigh: Sunday, 8:30 to 11 Experienced saleslady peady:to wear. Apply Si 417 Duval st office work atge & Drane dec29-28 Lady to do gener posite Ove: Hotel. See Perez, 423 Amelia st WANTED | Small fishing boat an skiff. Must be reasonable. W giving descript C 59-1 Poinciana Pla MISCELLANEOUS Repairs on all makes. All work guaranteed. Mumford & Ross, 220 Duval st., phone 333. dec22-1me Used furniture bought and sold Key West Bedding Co, phone 669, 515 Front st deci-imo Lawn mowers, sews, knives, scis- sors sharpened. Sewing ma chines, small motors, suit Small radio. $10.00. Skating Rink ! | decl7 -Stx|