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

PAGE TWO Che Key West Citizen Published Daily, Except Sunda: L. P. ARTMAN, JOE ALLEN, From The Citi: 5 Corner Greene and Ann Streets Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County “entered at Key West, Florida, as second class matter MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to se for republication of all news dispatches credited wv it or not otherwise credited in this paper, and so the local news published here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year ... a zi $10.00 Six Months Three Months gne, omen ekly ADVERTIS Made known on api SPE® All reading noti ‘espect, bituary sy oo tale ae Yo cents a Tite. ‘Notices. for. entertai@ment by churebes 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 issues and subjects of loval or general interest but it will not publish anonymous ig €DITOR SSOCIA Os Heés: poems,” et TI TT 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. Community Auditorium. Ed DEPRESSION, THEN BOOM While™th ere ndaavat o . i the correctness ofthégpr rion ade by economists, and the record shows that they are wrong about as often as anybody else, the public is usually interested in what a so-called expert thinks about future trends. This leads to the views of General Leonard C. Ayres, Cleveland banker, who, in a recent address, declared that business is entering a primar depression, evidenced by increasing unemployment, de- clining production and falling national in- comes, but added that this is to be expected after a great war and coincides with the transition into peacetime economy. The economist does not consider. the post-v condition alarming-and_ predicts that the | _ national ine il i jse as early as the ids abbas Selata - bane! may be retarded, and production curtailed by labor strikes: an4rprice; gontrols, the Cleveland man sees a boom of great in- tensity and of probably considerable dura= tion in the nation. - He «poiritd out that the pedple! have “shortages. af everything excep} money,” that many debts have been paid, that sav- ings have accumulated and that the public now has about four times as much actual and potential purchasing power as it pos- sessed in 1929. HAS OWNERSHIP ANY RIGHTS? Only Congress can remedel our own- sided and ineffectual labor laws so that they will represent fairness and equality. Under present labor legislation, all man- ner of biased rulings have been secured by labor leaders against industry. Abuses have become so odoriferous that they have finally reached the pub] One of the latest’ mové ers to_ alienate publié asl ell as Con sional goodwill Is their atéevtpt'th compel executive or supervisory employes of com- panies-to join labor unions. This is nothing more nor less than an attempt to gain eons trol of management without any financial obiigation or responsibility. If managerial and supervisory em- ployes can be forced into unions, manage- ment might as well turn the industries over to the unions to operate, for there would be no one left on the side of management to represent the owners. If Congress fails to correct this situation, there will be no more freedom of enterprise in the United States. nos rils. ¥ dP 1AbGt Tead- 3 Obstinacy is assertion of will without justification. “Human” is what every man is; “hue mane” is what. every "yetioustt ite bes iy It is astonishing how inte) piece of work may be¢o self to doing it well.’ \ resting a dull me if énd sets one's TiAk GA g : A man who kills another is a killer, even if perpetrated in self-defense, which has been so often used as an excuse. “ Ghe Colobus Monkey of Ethiopia paris his hair in the middle. So do many of the genus homo sapiens. That is one instance where monkies and men have the same Yhing in common. : a «The millage m CONFORMING TO MILLAGE A good deal of steaming, even sweat- ing, has manifested itself recurrently, since the city commission took over the affairs of the city, over the fact that the new char- ter limits the millage on realty in Key West to 20 mills. But it should be borne in mind that millage is not the dominant factor in the collection of taxes. The assessment is the thing that counts. When a stranger comes to towngwith the_ ose of purchasing real estage, he doég.not ask alone, “What is the millage?” that sould not mean anything to him. @7 0-202 4 ze may. be four or five mills, and tax€s'qould be Bi Of it may be 50 mills, and the taxes Would be low. The governing factor, in collecting realty taxes, is the assessment. Now, tell a man what the assessment is and then let him know what the millage is, and he can figure out what he would have to pay on any given amount. Using round figures, the assessment of realty by the city is $7,800,000, and the | millage is 37%, which gives an approxi- ; mafe return of $290,000. In the county, the assessment of Key West realty is $13,000,000, which, at 20 mills, gives a return of $260,000. Much of the $30,000 decrease could |,be taken cave of, when the city” govern- | ment uses fhe 100 percent valyation,-as is + doné-in tit County, by. increasing the taxa- tion on persoal property, which, also, is far lower on the city books than it is onthe @ountyfBooks. By il © ‘fhe: Citizen has been told of many |.cases of city personal property assess- | ments, which, to a man with half an eye who viewed the stock or other personal property: could see the estimates are ridic- ulously low. Assessments can be made to conform with any millage, high or low, so what the city has got to contend with is not the fixing of the millage at 20, but the increases that must be made in the assessments. You can save money if you’re never in a hurry to buy. It appears that in Palestthéithe are not going to fold % nit ly steal away. ~ ny Several nations have accepted ‘thd in- vitation by Greece to send delegates to ob- serve the elections-in the spring.« Russia declined on the grour/s’ that acceptance was-tantamount to interfering “priv-, ate affairs of a foreigmnatién,as if she were not guilty of such acts, notdn one. but in many instances. What hypocricy! NO CRIME WAVE AHEAD? There is little use to be worried about the threatened “crime wave,” according to Lewis E. Lawes, former warden of Sing Sing Prison, who declares that there will be no post-war crime wave so long as “de- cent jobs” are available. This is a far different tune from that being sung by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who constantly reminds us, by tables of per- centages, that the criminal surge is about to engulf the nation, with youngsters lead- ing vad. -Mr. Hawes‘denies these spectacular statistics, which are widely quoted in the press, give aitrue picture of the situation. He says*a 100: percent in¢drease for a com- munity, hailed as a tidal wave of crime, becomes less menacing when we find out that there were four arrests for the par- ticular violation instead of the two of the year before. The former prison head puts his finger upon one fact which deserves attention in Key West when he says people “are inter- ested in every place except their own home town.” They get excited about zoot suiters in Los Angeles, or race riots in Detroit, but forget their own poorly financed play- grounds, undernourished youth organiza- tions, underpaid teachers and uninspired police officials. “Kids who only need a little guid- ante! and -understanding”’ are thrown into | jail, where they-need help most and “where they get it least.” He admits that he be- lieves in prevention and discipline but de- efies'thé tendgnéy toput young people into unsegregated jails, where they come into contact with hardened criminal types. We write this article to pass on to our readers the views of Warden Lawes and because we believe he has something in what he says. We do not expect anybody to do anything about the matter in Monroe County, where everybody is too busy to pay much attention to what happens to a few i people under arrest. Chapter 21 [Monday 11:07 p.m. to Tuesday 1:50 am.]} FE IKE a wound-up mechanical toy she began to walk back and forth across the floor, her mind seeking some solid knowl- edge from the monstrous thoughts that sprang from confusing facts and nebulous impressions. He: nerveless fingers unbuttoned her’ frock and without volition ‘she’ undressed and got ready for bed. A sound from the salon brought consciousness of the present and pulling on a blue satin negligee she went to the door and opened: it..Moore was filling 4 tray with soiled glasses. She started to ask him who had been in her room that afternoon but caution made her refrain. A Person could have gone in un- noticed for that matter. “Moore, Doctor Wandell sug- gested we search the house. He thinks some one must have hid- den in here.” “I tried to tell them cops that anybody with a key coulda got in—madam.” The last word was an afterthought. “Even with the guards at each door?” “You know they move around, same as anybody would.” “But who would have a key?” “Who wouldn't? You know when the boss moved here—seven years ago:when he was playin’ in “Pins and Pyramids” he was still married-to Mrs. ma. It ,didm’t lok like this then—had fancy carved furniture and Orien- talirugs. Then Mrs. Grace came and she had one of her gentle- men friends do it over like this. It’s likely they kept plenty of keys.” “So all the Baker wives have lived here?” “Yes, madam.” “How long did you know Robey, Moore?” “Twenty years, madam.” “And he was only married three times? She tried to sound casual. “Yes, madam.” There didn’t seem to be anything gaine questioning but she was po: he did know something about that other marriage. He went with her to search the apartment. They looked through closets and behind doors but found nothing until they came to the rectangular recess in which the piano stood at the west end of the salon. At each side were closets with files of sheet music and of phonograph records. The doors were blended into the alls and were opened by press- iS a release that was scarcely Gsible. In the south one several ue threads, fine and silky, were caught on a hinge. Julia lifted them and studied the substance thoughtfully. “Alma carried a blue chiffon handkerchief,” she said finally. “It was tied on one of her brace- lets that night.” “Yes, that sure is the first Mrs. Baker’s, madam.” The words stressed, “first Mrs. Baker’s” brought her attention back to Moore. He did not seem to notice. He was eyeing the wisp cf blue with open speculation. “She may have seen the mur- der, madam.” “Not if she were in the closet. Why would she hide there?” “Because she saw it,” he sur- mised, excitement screwing his features more closely together. “And that 1s the reason Doctor Wandell took her off—” “Or maybe she’s the one.” His voice rose in his eagerness. “That's it—she’s the one. She done it and the doc is kegpinggher aay from the,cops.” "a, : } imthe morping, J somehow wish 3 found it. Soon after that she went to her room and locked rs. She sat down at th lack Jac- quered kneehole desk and ‘took some stationery fromga drawer. Perhaps writing down some of the things that puzzled her would help her draw a few conclusions from the mass of incidents that appeared to be so mixed and dis- ordered. 1, Why was Robey afraid of my seeing Hank? There is only one answer to this, I think. He didn’t trust me to be quiet if I found Hank had been the one} who saved me. | 2. Why did Robey say four! Spector i hat and not Mrs. Bakers were coming Satur- day? a. Adelaide Campbell Baker vas to be there. me one posing as her was coming. 3. Who carried me back to bed Sunday morning after I was struck down? a. Virginia b. Moore ec. Awintruders, {ih & ‘salon Jast b. 4. Who searched the night? : a. Virginia b. Moore c. An intruder. 5. Who killed the woman in the red hat? ti a. Robey’s murderer b. Robey She hesitated before writing the last word, then decided it was Possible. As far as she knew he could have reached the Janis Hotel in time to send the woman to her death at seven o'clock. The Police, of course, might be able to disprove the theory. TH telephone rang. She waited, expecting Moore to answer but the ringing persisted. There was no permanent line in her suite. Moore plugged one in when she wanted it. She presumed it was Frank and thought he would give up presently but the ringing continued. Unable to stand it any longer, she unlocked the door to sing mand went, Robey’s dress to the foyer. The lightwagistill on. She picked up the howe and | said “Hello,” glancing’ ni usly about Her. It was Doctor Wany, | dell. | “Are you all right, Mrs. Baker?” “Yes, of course.” ” a “I had:to tell you.Alma got { out of: the sanitarium and she | may come here. Fell the guards ;.! to’ watch for her. [I'm looking | everywhere I can think of.” He hung up. Julia put the phone back in its | cradle. After a stunned moment she hastened through the apart- ment ta, Moore’s quarters at the back, turning on lights as she went. She knocked and got no answer. Steeling herself against what she might see she opened the door. No one was there. To be continued st \s t c c i DAILY REMINDERS | By | Standard Press Association” | TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES | + 815—Géorge G. Meade, ‘Soft! r-engineer, Union general, vic- tor of the battle of Gettysburg; an: efficient, rugged character, born in Spain of American ents. Died Nov. 6, 1872. 1817—James T. Fields, noted} Boston _book author of his generation,: publisher at Portsmouth, N. H, Died April. 24, 1881. = 1853—Tasker H. Bliss, soldier, } scholar and diplomat, chief of} staff in ‘World War I, bern at! Lewisburg, Pa. Died Nov. 9,! 1930. i 1857 — Michael J. Kelly, the} King Kelly and the “Ten Thous-{ and Dollar Beauty” of the 1880's baseball fame, born at Troy, n.| Y. Died Nov. 8, 1894. 1869 — Stephen B. Leacock, Canadian economist and her be- loved humorist, prolific writer,’ born in England. Died March 28,! 1944. TODAY IN HISTORY 1775—Gen. Richard Montgom- ery dies leading vain assault on Quebec. 1793—" Washing! bs early Repub! Party, ) dominant. parties, Republicaris' and Fedendlists till 1828. i 1796. —- Baltimore incorporated a city. A 1879--At Menlo Park, N. J., Thomas .A. Edison demonstrates the first system of street light- ing, in which the incandescent lamp is used. 1908 — Wilbur Wright makes flying history in France by fly- ing 77 miles in two hours and 21 minutes. 1936—Washington Limitations} Treaty of 1922 and the London Pact of 1930 both end — andj world starts ship rearmament. 1940—Navy cancels war games as fleet is held as unit in Hawaiian waters. 1941—Japs land at will at the gates of Manila. 1943 — Hitler, in message to} German people, says, “there will be no victors and losers, but merely- survivors and annihiiat- ed.” 1944 — Patton opens a newy counter - offensive drive into Nazi flank. Allies bomb Berlinj heavily. Jefferson leaves met to lead an | TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Gen. George C. Marshall, the President’s special ambassador to China, retired Army chief of staff, born Uniontown, Pa. 65 years ago. Justice Stanley Reed of the U. S. Supreme Court, born at Mason City, Ky., $1 years ago. Dr. Ralph D. Hetzel, preside of the Pennsylvania State Ci Tege, born at Merrill, Wis. 63{ years ago. Dr. Marion E. Park, president emeritis of Byrn Mawr College, | { VIDE SDL @..YOUTH FOR CHRIST FAMOUS FIRSTS | OF 1945 AP Newsfedtures JiThis old vear of 1945 should ~th se well-remembered one in RALLY IN NEW YEAR ; Youth For Christ Rallies will Hhistory, for it saw a, number _ of momentous, first-time hap- | “penings. Among them: For the first time, a Presi- dent was inaugurated for @ fourth term ... For the first time, a President died in the midst of war +. . For thefirst time, a President assumed of. ifce while the ¢olniry was the first time,~atomic energy was successfully util- ized . .. a conquering army landed on the Japanese home- land Britain turned a prime minister out of office on the eve of victory in war . @ non-stop flight was made from Japan to the United States ... French we- men voted ... an interna- tional tribunal was set up on a vast scale to try “war crim- SILI ADITI A tion; suggestors. are ip/line for a possible further aw: National Board of Awards in Washington, D. C. Following is a list of names ofj people who received certificates recognizing their awards and beneficial suggestions: PW Trans-} portation, Charles A. Richardson} and Anthony Kemp; Shop X-38, Mrs. Ruth Breeséman, Antonio} Esperdy, Harry G. Butler, James; T. Lively, Louis F. Roberts, Ar- thur Rawley, Dow Thompson; Shop X-31, Benjamin Scribner,| Daniel Neese, Louis Schucker;} Shop V-52, Albert Thompson, WwW.) Adams, John Romero; Shop X-41, Henry Young; Shop X-56, Lily B.! | Alsop and Harold F. Thomas;| Shop X-26, Emory J. Harris; De-} sign Section, Alexander Torbitt: Planning Section, Walter V. Burns} and Ellis Russell: Disbursing Of-} fice, Bernice Sackett. | ——— born at Andover, Mass., 7 \ go. } Prof. Colin G. Fink of Colum-| bia University, famed electro-| chemist, born Hoboken, N. J., 64 years ago. la Leland Olds of the Federal, Power Commission, born at Rochester, N. Y., 55 years ago. TODAY'S HOROSCOPE The last day of the year does | not promise very good fortune. } If any success is to be attained, | cultivated. The patient waiter is; oftener rewarded by success than the one who seeks to tear} open life’s secrets by force of either strength or guile. Still a proper application of today’s Powers may bring success, ‘d from the: 7:30 i from the, holiday season, and | then really enjoy the work for Christ and God’s Kingdom. Special numbers are in Stor for who attend. Grant Duncan will take sharing with all her -tdent Yer e God’s Glory. Wateh for “at: at the°end of the week cance: ing these activities. Everyone is welcome, young and old. RADIO PROGRAM ANNOUNCED BY STATION Subject to Chi WKWF Where to Listen— 1600 On Your Dial Mutual Broadcasting System (Designates Network Program) Monday. 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