The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 1, 1946, Page 2

PAGE TWO The Key West Citizen | Published Daily, Except Sunday, by | L. P. ARTMAN, Owner and Publisher | JOE ALLEN, Business er From The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets Culy Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County —_—— ntered at Key West, Florida, as second elass matter MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | ‘The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to | se for republication of all news dispatches credited % it or not otherwise credited in this paper and <iso the local news published here. SUBSCRIPTION HATES at $10.00 . 5.00 2.75 1.00 ADVERTISING RATES Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE All reading notices, cards of thanks, resolutions of respect, obituary notices, poems, ete. will be charged for at the rate of 10 cents a line. Notices for entertainment by churches from whieb @ revenue ts to be derived are 5 cents a line. The Citizen is an open forum and invites dis- sussion of public issues and subjects of local or general interest but it will not publish anonymous tommunications. __—_————— ——FHO CC 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. ET EEGren . THE $30-A-WEEK MINIMUM Sere phe Seriate Labo? Committee“has ap proved. thesbill frotti*forty*to sixty-five cents anihoun and to extend the tminiritimwage act to many businesses not now covered. The bill also provides that the minimum wage becomes seventy cents after two years and seventy- five ents after four years. Some Senators estimate that the high- er minimum wage will mean ificreases in pay to from four million to six million workers. The law would change the mini- mum, on a forty-hour week, from sixteen dolla: to twenty-six with increases to twefity-eight dollars in two years and thirty dollars a week in four years: -We are thoroughly in, accord with the -idea of increasing ).the« income, ad wWorkérg but some questions arise*lws: to e effect of the, present pill will be. call right aration wage ftom sixteen to thi ars within a ts vse period if, ®#Sdme, Meter, similar increases in wages can be provided raion onsite alitebhioy at Fed law. = ud (9m /1950, under the bill, the minimum weekly| wage will rach Lis a Weel? bia rawest, Unteai al eed laborer, provided he is employed m a. busi- ness covered ‘by the act.’Unless there is a corresponding increase in the compensa- tion’ given to trained and intelligent work- ers, ‘some of whom now get no more than that“weekly wage, there may occur a de- cided ‘shift among the workers of the natien. ‘Moreover, many employers will find it advantageous to discharge the very class which the bill seeks to assist and to replace thergwith a higher type of individual, even at a small increase over the minimum wage; y IS IT REALLY “TOO BAD?” @ Describing—a—meeting—of ‘represente- tivgs of corporations in the motor, steel, electrical and packing-house industries, held in New York last month, CE. Wilson, president of General Motors, says that no agreements came out of the meeting and that “there was nothing sinister about it.” ~ The executive points out that-the as- sembled group, representing various in- du8tries, was “looking down the same gyi,” and pressed to describe what hap- pened at the luncheon, said, “We just dis- i cussed what a hell of a shape we were in.” Mr. Wilson makes an_ interesting statement in connection with his opinion ofthe group, saying that “it is too bad that that group cannot make the decisions for th¢g country.” Apparently, the General = executive thinks;that the group as- sefhbled could decide aif matters better than officials of the Goyernment and with- oufconsulation with the representatives of other ec&io@iclipronps. Not mahy" people wil agreetiptlighiines 2, 3 or Plain, simple naturalness is the best goed manners. Every businessman is entitled to make some dough, and the one kneading it most isthe baker. ‘» A Liberian educator predicts that the néxt war may be between the Europeans and the natives of Africa. We trust the natives will not try to do what Hitler couldn't do. 4 ha “GETTING THE BREAKS” We have heard oldtimers mourn many a time, “Key West doesn’t get the breaks, but some time some man will come to town, and start the ball a-rolling, and then, watch out!” Key West is now “getting the breaks”, and the “getting” centers: in the duPont interests in Florida, behind which is Ed- ward Ball as trustee."He was in Key West last week,’and yesterday The Citizen pub- lished a-story about one of the objects of Mr. Ball’s visit: , improvements in La Concha Building for the purpose of estab- lishing a gift shop, which in quality, if not in size, will be comparable with any other in the country. It may be said that opening a gift shop is not much in itself. That is true, but The Citizen feels confident that that pro- posed improvement is only one of many that the duPonts will make in Key West, for it is said that Mr. Ball likes the “pend- ant to the chain of emerald keys.” Mr. Ball knows Florida from its northwesterly tip in Pensacola to its south- easterly tip in Key West, and he knows too the possibilities in the state for worth- while enterprises, Another thing he knows is that the climate in,Key West in the winter time. is the most.agreeable in.the: United States; and’ that’ 'Key West i8 thé only ¢ity in the country that is free of frost. , i) ‘lito yaise the minimum, wage'}” “And ‘one does ‘riot ‘tieed to Have! Mri Ball’s familiarity with Florida’s climate. to. know that the chief object of a fairly large: percentage of tourists in Florida is to enjoy pleasant weather beyond the frost belt. It is futile to conjecture about what the duPonts will do further in Key West, but we may feel confident that their in- terests here will be expanded. Miami, one of the richest cities in the world, presents a most deplorable condi- tion in its jail, and the inhumane treatment of the inmates. It makes you boil with in- dignation. Here is what. Jack Bell, of the Herald, has to say on the subject: Chil- dren from, 10 to 16; young and ,impres- Signistic; pliable), and, eager;.. frightened and bitter [ Mbstbonns towels, little soap. mae ee’ mattresses ae ‘ditty, torn. Thete aré o sheets pr pilloweases, But there are lice, roaches, mice! The’ kids try 'to’ stuff papers in the cracks so the bigger bugs ant get in.” ' 1U CHINESE 'COMPLAINT vorGeneralissimo Chiang Kai-shek tells the°*Chinese peoplé that their country “is free and independent” and at the,same time urges them to follow the example of the western countries whose “citizens are disciplined and responsible.” At the same time, newspaper corres- pondents report increasing criticism of the Chungking Government and at least one newspaper asserted that the Big Three de- cided matters affecting China without con- sulting the Chinese Government. This is an inevitable commentary, now that Japan has been defeated, and the Chinese are no longer under the menace of the aggressive invaders. Nevertheless, the Chinese newspapers should realize that the present fréédom, 6¥ China is due to the exertions of ¢he, countries represented by re Big Thte® ahd that, after-ait; the Jap- anese invaders did not consult Chungking about any of the affairs in China. The true way to be deceived is to think oneself more knowing than others, but even if that should be the case it is unwise to flaunt it before those whose whose knowledge is lesser. The ideal distribution of wealth must wait upon the ideal acquirement of wealth, and when that “consummation devoutly to be wished” is here the millenium will also be here, but millions now living will not be here. JUST THE SAME The “‘Capita] seethed”, declares an imaginative. writer, while another reports that Washington “shook from the blast” of Secretary Ickes’ resignation. The newspaper writers and radio commentators have enjoyed a field day on the political sensation. When the ad- jectives run out, they resort to the active verbs. There is no use for anybody to be misled by the reports. The Capital con- tinues normal with most of the excitement among the politicians and very little of it visible anywhere else. In fact, the reaction in Washington to political events is much the same as in any other city. Only the jobholders and the jobhunters are greatly concerned. Chapter 12 DI BEGAN to run toward. the hill; she did not stop until she had reached the dark shelter of the trees. As she after her, running. She stopped be- hind a tree and waited. It was too dark to'see. but she was; certain that the figure which ran past her was Miles: He went) on plunging down the hill-side. “Suppose he meets Mr. Fennel?” she thought, in alarm. “And tells him I can’t come?” Into her heart_came the quiet convietion that Fennel wouldn’t believe him, wouldn't believe any- one, He had come to speak to her; he had said he would wait for an hour and then come to the house, and he would do that. She trusted Fennel as she had never yet in her life trusted anyone. She began cautiously to descend the hill, straining her ears to catch any sound. At last she was in sight of the clearing and the faint star- light showed it empty. But any- né could be standing in the shad- ows... She waited and waited. If Fennel had pretended to go away, he would come back. Was Miles here, waiting for that? "Her teeth began to chatter with cold. “Suppose "I' caught cold?” she thought. “Got'ill—in that horrible: house?” She felt chilled to theibone al- ready. it i fiiowon'tistand this!” she said to ietself,, “‘There’s no reason why I shouldn’t see Mr. Fennel or anyone “else, if I want to. I won't hide.” And she stepped down into the clearing. Was that something stir- ring among the trees? “Mr. Fennel!” she cried. No one came, no one answered. “Mr. Fennel!” she called, again, fear. calling, and stood there, waiting. -_—<$<_—_— —-—. Key West In Days Gone By |FROM FILES OF THE Crrizén | OF MARCH 1, 1996 A telegram’ was reteived' by relatives” yesterday announcing the death of, Atehie Johnson, '48,} formerly of Key West. The ‘tele- gram was received frorn Miami and stated he’ ‘died on‘‘a ‘steam-| ship’ en ‘route’ from Miami’ to Havana. A cargo of lumber arrived to- day on the Overseas Transporta- tion Company’s powerboat, C W. Powers, to be used in repair- ing the ferries Pilgrim and Traveler. Key West Rotary Club .estab- lished a record in attendance with its last meeting for February yes- terday, Dr. William P. Kemp chairman of the attendance com- mittee, said today. He added that the record is 100 percent attend- ance during February. Mrs. Josephine Thrift Arias, 78: died at 11:10 o’clock this morn-: ing in her home at 1211 Watson) street. Funeral services will be Upeld, tomororw afternoon in the) Pritchard chapel, with the Rev ‘Batpist Church, officiating. ernor Sholtz, announced today he % t W. H. Pierce, who has been! connected with the bureau of! lighthouses since February 16,) 1907, and stationed at Key West, will be retired on pension tomor- row. ! Key West Woman’s Club will hold its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon, March 3, at which time officers will be elected. Today The Citizen says in an; editorial paragarph: “The nations, arming themsel-! ves furiously, are not looking) for a picnic.” Political Announcements For State Senator “BOB” KING For State Senator E. R. (Doc) LOWE For Representative JOHN CARBONELL, JR. For Representative | BERNIE C. PAPY For County Commissioner (Second District, FRANK BENTLEY For County Commissioner (Fourth District) GERALD SAUNDERS~ | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Ml DARK POWER BY ELISABETH HOLDING ment, she heard pectin etre) iow her voice rising to a high note of This would not do, panic Jay this way. With an effort, she stopped James S. Day, pastor of the First i Rogelio Gomez, appointed county judge yesterday by Gov-}* will retain J. G. Piodela as cles.” oe ei {10:00 And at last she began to see that he was not coming. > “If I had that ten dollars with me,” she thought. “I'd never go back. U'd take.a train for New York But she had left the money in the pocket of her jersey when she had spanged her dress before. dinner. nd there was her promise to Uncle-Rufus. Again.she had, forgotten Uncle Rufus. Sick at heart, numb with cold, she began to climb the hill. She had ‘promised to stand by him, and she could not leave him there, ill and helpless. Light was shining from the win- dows of the lounge; she had no de- sire to go in there. She went round to the back of the house and quiet- ly opened the kitchen door. She sat down in a chair near the stove, to wait until this wretched chilliness was gone, before she must pass through the lounge on her way to the stairs. “He didn’t come,” she thought. “But I know he meant to come. I know he will come soon. He knew there was something wrong. He'll come. She was weary, almost exhaust- ed; she nearly went to sleep there by the stove. But she heard that footstep. She sat up straight, her heart beating fast. Had he come to the house, as hé had said he would? Surély ‘that was somedite coming up the'Backisteps.. 5. o : * Phen a:dodr opened besité her, the, door which led to the cellar, .|and clearly outlined, in the, bright light that shone behing. him, 5) saw Uncle ' Peter, pallid, ‘grim without a collar, brea E 5 and on his face, a wild terrible! look. , TS) She gave a cry, and he 'leape forward like a cat. She was about to cry out again when his fist shot out and caught her on the point of the jaw and she collapsed uncon- scious. WHEN she opened her eyes again she was lying on a bed. Her head ached cruelly; she felt death- ly sick and giddy. It was utterly dark, she could see nothing, hear Your Horoscope | Today gives an analytical mind! and’ a’ very’ indgpendent char-! acter!'There will !be a disposition! to ‘be’ réticent’ “‘about personal! laffairs, but’ an eagérness to im-| part! knowledgé. ‘Emotional’ and) sensitive, yet practical’ and ‘firm! in pursuit of the desired’ end, and} with’ a strong love ‘of home: iFirst big cut!in'*hational debt: will occur next month, RADIO PROGRAM ANNOUNCED BY S'TATION , Stibjeet ito Change Where to Listen— | 1600 On Your Dial Mutual Broadcasting System | (*Designates Network Program) Friday, March Ist 6 P. M, to Midnight News 1600 Club Weather Report 1600 Club | Fulton Lewis, Jr.* Louis Jordan Frank Singiser* | Inside of Sports* Human Adventure* Think You Know Music* Gabriel Heatter* Real Life Stories* Spotlight Band* Talk by Truman*; | Henry ‘J, Tayloy*.’ Jon Gart Trio* , i Meet, the Press* News* i Dance Orchestra i Orchestra | News* i Dance Orchestra* Saturday, March 2nd 7 A. M. to Noon | Sunrise Serenade { News Sunrise Serenade Weather Report | Sunrise Serenade News Sunrise Serenade Program Resume Hometown Frolics | This Week In Washington* | Jumping Jacks Smiling Ed McConnell* | Southern Harmonizers* Music Land of the Lost* Noon to 6 P. M. House of Mystery* Weather Report Quiz Program Opry House Matinee* Nev McGrane’s Orchestra* Marine Band* Sinfoinetta* | Jam Session Dance Orchestra Southern Harmonizers* Weidner Handicap* Sports Parade* Cugat’s Orchestra 8:55 9:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:30 12:00 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 SEL) AE LS \ | | SEEING THROUGH nothing; for a few minutes she could not remember. Then it came back to her . Uncle Peter, the ii ful, the one perso: i had thought negligible . . . re, She sat up. At first giddiness and the pain in her head forced her back on the pe again, but the second time she felt better. She put, * her feet on the floor and still faint’ and dizzy, stood upright, holding by the head of the bed. She must }, find out where she was, what this dark prison -was, Her groping hand touched a little table, and a great hope sprang up in her. Moving nearer, she felt the lamp; it was there; she turned the switch and the light came. And with a sob of relief she found her- self in her own room. Then she heard a. noise in the corridor outside; a dragging, shuf- fling sound. She leaned forward in her chair. It was coming nearer. Something scratched at her door. *} And not near the knob, but close to the floor, like an animal. She did j not stir. iss!” whispered Wren’s voice. <Oh, Miss! For God’s sake, let me in! She went to the door, but with her hand on the knob, she hesi- tated. - “What's, the matter?” she whis- ‘Miss! let me in, quick!;For God's Sine? etn oe hi : But his voice’ cathe from below, as if he were at her feet... Miss!" ‘he screamed, suddénly. uick!?? 13 it a) “ She turned;the knob. Theidoor Was locked. { to ¥Miss!” he screamed again. “For } ‘eth His voice ceased abruptly. She heard nothing at all now. “Wren!” she called, rattling the } | knob. “I can’t! Ican’t! ...” Her knees gave way and she sank on the floor by the locked H door. Her hand touched something wet, she raised it, stared at it with dilated eyes. saw it red with blood, ! and fell backward in a faint. (To be continued) MOVIE DIALOGUE HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP). — George Norford, news stand at- tendant at the local court» house: describedia recent motion picture} as the “best I have seen inoyearsi?{. » But Georgia Norford. is:blind. She explains that she visulaizes}: ; the story'from the: dialogue, des}! 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