The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 15, 1946, Page 2

PAGE TWO The Key West Citizen Published Daily, Except Sunday, by L. P. AKTMAN, Owner and Publisher ALLEN, Business Manager om The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County Only ntered at Key West, Florida, as second elass matter MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Asscciated Press is exclusively entitled to sse for republication of all news dispatches credited » it or not otherwise credited in this paper and so the local news published here. SUBSCRIPTION RAT ne Year Six Mc rhree Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE reading notices, cards of thanks, resolutions ect, obituary notices, poems, etc. will be for at the rate of 10 cents a line. or entertainment by churches from derived are 5 cents a line. n forum and invites dis- nd subje of local or 8 vill not publish anonymous 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. 5. Community Auditorium. ee SUPPORTS SPANISH REPUBLICANS Matthew" Woll, of the American Fed- eration of Labor, says that American labor will help,theeunderground in Spain in its effort tofireesthat nation from the Franco regime, ‘which is termed an “injustice the democratic world has allowed inflicted upon the noble Spanish people.” What the basis for Mr. Woll’s ment? The undisputed fact that Hit- ler and Mussolini put Franco in power, sending soldiers and munitions to aid his cause while the pacifist-minded and ap- peasement-practicing democracies aban- doned their own version of international law to cut off similar succor to the repub- lican government of Spain. For a period there was a tendency to deny the obvious fact that the success of the revolution in Spain was ‘due, almost entirely,*to the assistance rendered by the rgressor nations, Italy and Germany. The was filled with cries about Red Russia i communism .but the revelations that ave followed the downfall of Mussolini definitely confirm the interest of the dic- tators in-the Franco rebellion. COLLEGES TO TURN VETS AWAY which o be The colleges and universities of the country are turning aw thousands of war are seek- ing insufficient housing and facilities, according to a sur- the New York Times. Sixty leading institutions, covered in idy, report that they are ‘either turning away qualified veterans and civil- ians or will be forced to do so when the September term be If this an accurate picture of the situation that men home from the wars it is important that some action taken now to relieve the condition that will devglop this fall. Veterans who want conchjde their schooling, after giving | Pears to the service of the nation, | not like the frustration of their hopes and many will develop a bitter mood. prospective shortage of housing accommodations said to the most the admission. of veterans. If this is the case there is no 1 why something cannot be done to sdy the condition but obviously not institutions of learning have suffi- funds to undertake the building pro- gram that may be needed only tempor- arily. discharged veterans, who admission, becaus of vey conducted by the st ins. confronts vera The is be serious impediment to A generatioh so was lighted by gz or go the dinner ; now people are entertained the same way. tab] table Last Spring ing Collection gave United National Cloth- 2 ) million people over- seas clothing. Do your utmost in the pres- ent drive and help swell the number. Florida’s traffic accidents take a toll of approximately 600 lives and $27,000,000 annually, according to the Department of Public Safety at Tallahassee. This rate will increaseebecause of the additional number of cars that will be operated in the months to come. Accidents can not be avoided en- tirely, but if precautions are taken and drivers of vehicles of every description drive carefully, they can be reduced ap- preciably. Traffic deaths the country over went up 50 per cent in October over Octo- ber, 1944. LOOKS LIKE A SIZZLER The first hat was dropped in the local political ring yesterday when John Car- bonell, Jr., announced his candidacy for representative in the state legislature, subject to the primary to be held in May. At least two other candidates will be in that race, Bernie C. Papy, incum- bent, and Dr. Delio Cobo, who were op- ponents in the 1944 representative contest. Two other. local important offices will be sought by aspirants in the primary election. They are for members of the county commissioner from the second dis- tricts. The other commissioners, E. C. Gomez, Clarence Higgs and Allan H. Par- rish, were elected in 1944 for a four-year term, and contests for their offices will not be voted on till 1948. Thus far The Citizen has heard of only one candidate who will run for com- missioner from the fourth district, and he is Gerald Saunders. The office is now held by Maximo Valdez. No name has been mentioned, so far as The Citizen has heard, of an opponent of Frank Bentley in the second district. The race, two years ago, between Papy and Cobo, was rather more than ; warmish, but with Carbonell, already at | the starting post, it will be sizzler this year, judging from the political wire pull- | ing that is already under way. Somebody’.has said that nothing in the United States generally arouses more interest and enlists more adherents than a bang-up political race. Key West has had many such cam- paigns, and, offhand, the hottest one we can recall was the contest for mayor be- tween the late Dr. J. N. Fogarty and Dr. John B. Maloney. It is well to be peaceful, but not so good when everybody around you is not. Absence makes the heart grow fonder; and presents have been known to have the same effect. NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CASE Recently in a suburban town outside New York City a radio commentator was invited to make a speech to a Woman’s Club, and she did so, expressing fairly strong views on various domestic and foreign political issues. Whereupon a week or so later an English instructor in the local high school, making a speech to another club, struck back. This was of course per- fectly legitimate. It is of the essence of de- mocracy that issues are debated, that one man’s statement is subject always to an- other man’s rebuttal. But this high school instructor chose to drag in the fact that the radio commentator had been born in Italy and only recently naturalized. Among other things he said, “I, whose ancestors came over in the 1600’s, have a better right to have opinions on these subjects.” Nonsense. Obviously the merit of a man’s argument has nothing whatever to do with the year of his embarkation from Europe. We are all the descendents of im- migrant ancestors. The high school teacher showed himself not a thinker but a snob. If he had a case, he lost it by introducing the purely personal and immaterial fact of the raido commentator’s change of nation- ality. based upon the sheer accident of ancestry which makes up a large part of the stuffing in many a stuffed shirt. One may be honest- ly proud of forebears but forebears in themselves convey no distinction upon their descendants. People are not mysteriously better or worse because of their arrival time in the United States. Nor are ideas answered or arguments won on this un- thinking basis. Most men get disappointed over the failure of schemes designed to evade their work. > DON’T GET POOR QUICK The above title reverses some of the old philosophies about getting rich quick. There are more ways to buy use- less goods right now than at any other time within the memory of man. So, why not take the sage advice of William Shakespeare, speaking through one of the characters in a famous play, who said: “True; save means to live.” That is a word to the wise. Keep out of “investment op- portunities” of the kind that wrecked American economy in the early 1930's, when millions of our citizens completely failed to “get rich quick’”—thousands of them in the stock market, where they ran their heads against stone walls and lost i all of their savings—and their shirts. This is the sort of self-complacency, THE KEY: WEST CITIZEN Chapter 4 ‘HEN Chris was saying, a far- away, detached look in his eyes, “Laura has wanted to tell you for some time, Edith—but she somehow didn’t have the cour- age.” He smiled. “You would al- most have thought you were the mother, Edith—and she had to ask your permission! So I don’t think she'll mind if I take the plunge!” Edith felt herself growing straight and stiff. She released her breath with a sharp, unnat- ural little sound. Laura wanted to tell her— what? Something she was afraid might hurt! A strange quivering that was like numbness in motion took possession of Edith’s body. “Laura and I are going to be married,” Chris went on. His eyes were shining, his voice exultant. “After all these years, Edith, she’s going to have me! Think of it, darling child! Will you like me as a father?” After a few moments Edith realized that she had to say some- thing. You couldn’t just stand staring forever at a man who has just told you he is going to mar- ry your mother when you thought he had been about to propose to you! She felt a little sobbing laugh rising in her throat. Awful! She must hold herself steady for just these few terrible moments —then she'd be all right, ard to Had her mother guessed urged her to go to her fathe: help ease the pain in her heart? Had her mother even arranged this visit to see Edith through the difficult time? She felt her face burning. ° , But she was growing steady! The horrible laugh was receding down her throat. Her limbs were stopping their trembling. She was not going to do anything un- forgivable. And in a moment she marvelled to hear herself saying, “Chris—that’s wonderful! I-’m glad—really I am!” She would never get over being grateful that at that moment voices in the hall told them her mother was returning. She knew she could not have spent another moment alone in that room with Chris without doing or saying something disgraceful. eee LACEY, looking a little tired and apprehensive, came into the room followed by a tall, impressive - looking man. Laura wore the blue chiffon dress and in spite of her fatigue looked very lovely. At sight of Chris her face; her. whole being brightened with revealing radiance and _ Edith thought in dismay, “Has it been so plain all the time, or did I just not want to see it?” “Ah, Chris, It’s so good to see you againi” Laura smiled as he took her hand, “What a nice cosy party we’ll make!” She turned to the tall man behind her. “Let me present Alan Crosby who has jus; given me some marvelous commissions for his new maga- zine, ‘Calendar’!” Crosby smiled at Edith and shook hands with Chris. “Don’t tell me,” he begged of Laura, “Shat this lovely child is yours?” “Mine,” smiled Laura, resting her head against Edith’s dark one. “And by the way, I’m going to use her for a model for your magazine cover. What do you think of that?” “Splendid! I’m sure the news- stands will be swamped. But it’s late, I’d best be getting on.” “No—stay and chat a while. I want you to know these people better.” The four of them sat around the brilliant little fire, Edith watched her mofher curiously. Funny how she seemed almost like a stranger. It seemed to her, with the new acuteness of percep- tion she was acquiring, that there was something a little feverish about Laura’s determined gaiety. Was she afraid — wondering — worrying for fear Edith might love Chris, too? Had she been unable to hide her dreams from her mother who knew so well her every waking thought? It was late when Crosby final- ly did rise, glancing in surprise at his watch, “It’s been pure witchcraft,” he declared. “Time couldn’t possibly f° so swiftly. Thank you, Mrs. uacey, for a very happy evening. May I come again?” Laura gave him her most charming smile. “But surely, Mr. Crosby—our latch-key is always out for our friends.” Surprisingly she turned to Chris and said sweetly, “You'll run along, too, won't you, Chris. I’m very tired.” Chris did not bother to hide his. disappointment, but Laura’s wish was his command. “You'll Junch with me tomorrow, then? Both of you?” “Call us in the morning,” Laura said. They were gone and Edith and Laura were alone by the fire once more. They stood there awkward- ly a feeling of difference be- tween them. Frightening, be- cause it was so unusual, so j strange. Finally Edith said blunt- ly, “Chris told me, mother!” Laura flushed, her hand went to her throat, and her eyes were on Edith’s begging for approval. Edith put her arms around her mother. “If I hide my face in her neck she won’t see how I look,” she was thinking. “Tm glad, darling,” she whis- pered into the golden hair. “You'll ! be very happy. Chris — Chris is the best ever!” But Laura could not be satis- fied until she could look into her daughter’s eyes. By an almost superhuman effort, Edith met her mother’s gaze squarely. “It mustn’t make any differ- ence between us, Edith, I—I coidn’t bear that,” Laura’ said, near tears. i ‘Kt won't!” Edith said staunch- ly.’ “Nothing could!” 6win; that nothing in all the ‘worl would ever be the same again. The radiatiée: that spread over Laurgs 266 «Was, beautiful to see. “Then, darling, my happiness is conypteté”* It ‘was she who buried her face now against her daughter’s hair. “Oh, Edith,” she whispered, “I love Chris so!” Yes, Edith thought — whoever arranged it, I’m glad I’m going to Kentucky. Maybe I’ll stay for- ever— But_at Roselands, another La- cey—Barbara, Whit’s second wife, was troubled and unhappy over the fact of Edith’s coming, To be continued Daily Reminders Standard Press Association RY ELAS Today's Anniversaries 1716—Philip Livingston, New York merchant. signer of Dec- laration of Independence, sold part of his property to-sus- tain the public credit, born at Al-| bany, N. Y. Died June 12, 1778. 1744—Ebenezer Hazard, Phila delphia business man, postm: r-general, 1782-89, and making} y, noted pioneer collector and editor of American historical records, born Philadelphia. Died June 13, 1817. 1746—(200 years ago) Gershom M. Seixas, New York Rabbi for 50 years, patriot of the Revolu- tion, fleeing New York with part of his congregation when British entered city in 1776, advocate of democracy, born in New York. Died July 2, 1816. 1800—Moses Y. Beach, noted N. Y. Sun publisher of his day, born Wallingford, Conn. Died July 19, 1868. | 1821—John C. Breckinridge, Kentucky U .S. senator, Vice | President at opening of Civil} War, Confederate major general} and Confederate _ secretary _ of war in 1865, born Lexington, Va.+ Died May 17, 1875. ' Today In History r 1777—Vermont declares a Dec- laration of Independence of her own—independent till admitgea as a State in 1791. 1861—Elisha G. Otis of Yortk- ers, N. Y., patents the steam. ele- vator; dies soon after and- busi- ness carried on by his sons.”, 1891—Gen. Nelson A. Milés! averts serious Sioux outbreay at| South Dakota Indian Coundifj Indians inflamed by supposed ar-} rival of an Indian Messiah.. { 1908—United tates réhiits | back to China part of the Béxer Indemnity exacted from Chitta4—! the money allotted by China gor education of Chinese studentS in the United States. 1920—Secretary of War Baker urges Government send supplies against Bolsheviki. 1931—President Hoover signs the Stobbs Act, making cases involving less than a gallon of liquor a petty instead of a felony case. 1937—2500 parading workers in Washington demand more money. 1941—American bombing _air- craft now flying across, to, Eng- land from factories. 1945—Patrols of US. First Army and U. S. Third Army meet in the heart of the Belgian bulge. Today’s Birthdays Lt. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, retired, of New York, born at Youngboro, Ala., 85 years ago. Dr. Stringfellow Barr, dent of St. John’s College, An- napolis, Md., born at Suffolk, Va., 49 years ago. Edward W. Scudder, publisher of the Newark, N. J., Evening who | ielen, dean Of the Juillard School w.P.A.| ( { i-} presi-} George Williams To Get Release (Special to The Citizen) PEARL HARBOR, T. H.—Sgt George D. Williams of 607 Unit- ed street, Key West, Fla., is one of 1,150 high-point Army and) Navy veterans whom the Navy is returning to the states for discharge aboard the USS Gos- per, which left Pearl Harbor December 30, and was scheduled } to arrive in Seattle about Janu- ary 6. The USS Gosper is one of more than 150 attack transport ships} in the Navy’s famed “Magic| Carpet” fleet now engaged in the task of returning servicemen from the far - flung islands throughout the Pacific. TWO CANDIDATES (Continued from Page One) must pay their party assessment and take their “oath of candi-! date” and pay their qualifying fees 45 days before election, or, March 23. Sept. 7 is Independence Day in Brazil. ‘News, ‘born in Newark, 64 years | SGeorge A: Wedge, musi- ‘6%&Music, New York City, born | at "Danbury, Conn., 56 years ago. } Walker S. Buei of the Cleve- land Plain Dealer, journalist, | born at Springfield, Ohio, 56} years ago. 1 Dr. Wilbur K. Jordan, presi-j dent of Radcliffe College, Cam- bridge, Mass., born Lynnville, Ind., 44 years ago. LEGALS RCUIT COURT OF THE 1H JUDICIAL CUIT ‘TATE OF . FOR MONROE COUNTY. I NCERY. Cane Ne ELIZABETH B. COLLIER, N 0-541 BAVER Plaintiff, | . DIVORCE) DONALD C. COLLIER, Defendant. ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: Donald _C. Collier, { 153 Clifton Avenue, i ewark, New Jersey, are hei required to ap- a ; You y Bill for Di in a pear’ to the {against j cau s taken as confessed. Done and Ordered at Key West, Florida, this 7th day of January, ALD. 1946.5 (Circuit Court Seal) Ross C Sawyer Clerk of Circuit Court. WM. V. ALBURY, Attorney for Plaintiff. jan8-1 NOTICE Bids will be opened February 1, 1946, for the furnishing of approx- imately 1,100,000 gallons of fuel oil for the calendar year 1946. Right is reserved to reject any and all bids. UTILITY BOARD Of The City of Key West, Florida gE. A. Rams janl5-16 Secretary 18-19,1946 E. i |Today’s Horoscope W:5: { 12:00 1 11:45 Today's is a degree of self-in- dulgence, which gives a tendency to mere dabbling in affairs, The nature is light and fantastic. There is a certain elasticity of spirit that will bear you over any bit of rough road, which is fort- unate, for the life abounds in pit- falls. ' RADIO PROGRAM WKWF Where to Listen— 1600 On Your Dial Mutual Broadcasting System (*Designates Network Program) Tuesday, January 15th 6 P. M. to Midnight News 1600 Club Weather Report 1600 Club Fulton Lewis, Jr.* Sammy Kaye Arthur Hale, News* Inside of Sports* Leave It to Mike* Adventures of Falcon* TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1946 Key West In | Days Gone By FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN OF JANUARY 15, 1936 semen pene Mr. and Mrs. Charles Archer,! Caroline street, received a tele- gram today announcing the death of their son-inlaw, L. V. Waldron at Deerfield, Florida. The annual meeting of officers} and stockholders of the Fir: National Bank was held yester-! day and the following officers} were elected: President, William R. Porter; vice president, Dr. William R. Warren; vive presi- dent and cashier, J. J. Trevor; assistant cashie: Thomas K.! Warren and C. Larry Gardner. Dr. Lawrence Warner, father of the late L. R. Warner of Key West, died this morning in Pitts burgh, according to a telegram received by Mrs. Eva‘ B. Warner.} The Alumnae Music Class of} the Convent of Mary Immacu-! ‘late will give an entertainment tonight in the convent. Mrs. Homer Herrick, Miss Flo- | rence Sawyer and Miss Margaret Goshorn will be hostesses Friday afternoon of members of the Key; West Junior Woman’s Club. Young People’s Seryice League of, St. Paul's Chureh jill give a card party. Friday, évening in St. Paul's Parish Hall, Py Se Joe Pelaez, who is now making’! his home in St. Paul, Minn., is due to arrive this evening to visi PERERA EE H. E. CANFIELD, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat SPECIALIST # Also Glasses Fitted Office Hours, 7 to 9 p.m., and by Appointment, Phone 19, at Dr. Galey’s Office, 417 Eaton Street NO WONDER it’s it's good EHRET’S B FAMOUS FO FINE FLAVO SINCE 186 ENJOY A BOTTLE OF TODAY! DISTRIBUTOR 2049 N. Miami Ave., Mia Gabriel Heatter* Real Life Stories* Forum pf the Air* Overseas Report* The.Better, Half* All the News" Dance Qstehestra* Dance Orchestra; «7 Dance Orchestra... 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When the telephone company hewed strictly to the line of pro- tecting its patrons’ wishes—and refused to tell the doctor his own unlisted telephone number—he called all the numbers on_ his monthly telephone bill. » When’ his private telephone rang he put it down as his and the ‘telephone company’s secret. Orr his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Pelaez, Caroline street. The cantata, which w: it. Methodi: on Christmas, will be presented again tomorrow evening. Today The Citizen says in an editorial paragraph: “Buying at home, possible, is one way Key West successful. whenever to make Political Announcements - For Representative JOHN CARBONELL, JR. For County Commissioner (Second District) FRANK BENTLEY “USE 666. _ COLD PREPARATIONS Liquid, Tablet, Salve, Noxe Drops Caution: Use Only As Direct Your Grocer SELLS That GOOD STAR * BRAND AMERICAN COFFEE and CUBAN Try A Pound Today! EER R R 6 EHRET’S BEER ROBERT KNOBEL—Wholesale Beer & Wine mi, Fla. 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