The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 7, 1946, Page 2

‘ reduced by- an electrical ne mines ae eae GE TWO the Key West Citizen Published Daily, Except: Sunday, by i, P. ARTMAN, Owner and Publisher Fro ithe’ Citize Building Corner Greene and: Ann ‘Streets paris uly Daily Newspaper: in Key West and 7 Mfonroe County —_————$— $$$ ntered at Key West, Florida, as second elass matter eee eS ted to dispatches credited in this paper and ne Month Weekly ADVERTISING RATES: Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE i All reading notices, cards of: thanks, reaniations tf respect, obituary notices, poems, ete. will vharged for at the rate of 10 cents a line, Notices for entertainment by eb from which a revenue is to be defived are 5 cents a line. The Citizen is an open forum and invites dis- rursion of public issues and subjects of or general interest. but it will not publish anonymous rommunications. | umpROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST | BY THE CITIZEN ADVOCATED More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. Community Auditorium. ————E_—E———— SETS ET ET aaa LABOR GROUPS AT WAR Pee The ranks of labor seem to be some- what divided with the C.1.0. and the A. F. of L., apparently engaged in a bitter fight to organize workers in order to secure a preponderant position in the control of labor. : The evidence indicates that little love is lost between the leaders of the rival organiations. The C.I.0. seems to be some- what more militant than the older A. F. of L., and’ its leaders are apparently more vociferous in their denunciation of their rival workers. For example, Philip Murray, Presi- dent of the C.I.0., recently referred to the A. F. of L. as “our rusty-bottomed friends” and referred to “Old Willie Green and Bushy-Brows” as joining with business organizations in the fight on some wage questions. The two organizations are vigorously contesting the unionizing of some 1,200,- ~ 000: textile workers in the South. The C. I. OQ, works through the Textile Workers “Union of. America; andjthe A. F. of L. has the United. Textile Workers. Apparently, _ the contest will be.waged with the full support of the parent organizations and “-may result in some labor tie-ups because of organizational differences. MACHINERY NEEDS REPAIRS The legislative machinery of the gov- ernment needs a thorough repair job, The two houses operate upon an inefficient basis, with poorly-equipped staffs and there is need for alterations in the pro- cedure by which bills become laws. The time consumed by roll-calls especially ‘in the House, could be much system, with push-buttons by which every member could vote at the same time. It now takes nearly an hour to call: the roll of House _ members and when we consider that this is done close to three hundred times in a session the time to be saved is apparent. We are also inclined to the belief that both Houses should permit radio broad- casting of proceedings. It may be per- fectly true that few people will listen to the ordinary deliberations of the Con- gressmen but, whenever the public wishes to hear, there should be a way to hear. Maybe, a government-owned radio system would answer the purpose.’ A newspaper man points out that the total cost of running Congress is about half that of a single executive bureau, the Office of Indian Affairs, that the House has only five legislative experts to help 435 Representatives draft their- bills and that while Congress decries. a “growing bureaucracy” it takes no steps to strength- en its position. : ochre rinileaeninee lia, Under the city-manager form of gov- ernment, Key West has improved in many ways, and The Citizen is happy in the thought that it advocated this form of government for a period of more than a quarter of a century. The interests and influence against the change was power- “ful; that is why it took so long to bring this system about. There are 610 cities and nine counties in America’ that find: this form of government satisfactory, and the list is growing with each passing year. FUTURE CONFIDENTLY. Moy 1 The difference between a poor and a rich man, except in instances where the latter inherits money, is that one spends FACING all he earns and the other keeps part of | his earnings. That observation has been made many a time, but it is recalled to mind be- cause of several stories The Citizen has heard about Key Westers who are com- plaining now because their incomes are much less than they were during the ‘height of the boom in Key West..; a. ~ » Readers of The Citizen, may, recall ‘that, scores of, times,..we pointed out edi- torially that boom days would not last for- ever; that the time would come when, in- stead of a job looking for a man, a man would be looking for a job. That time is here now, though in a minor degree; which reminds us that, if some Key Westers have begun to com- plain already, to what extent will the volume of complaint expand when busi- ness conditions really become bad, for they are not bad now, by any. means. There has been a let-up; postal and other receipts demonstrate that ‘fact, but the let-up has not been pronounced suffi- ciently to make itself felt to a great ex- tent. Business men will tell you that they ‘| would be pleased indeed if conditions con- tinue as they are now, with the time near at hand for the air fields on Boca Chica and Trombo about to be placed ona care- taker basis. : ; Work in the navy yard is going on apace, and. one officer there recently re--| marked that probably it would: continue, at its present status till Thanksgiving Day, though, he was. quick to add, nobody could speak with certainty in that regard, as activity in the Navy Yard depends en- tirely on the attitude assumed by Wash- ington toward Key West. But the point is this: as some Key Westers have begun to complain already, with. only nine months having passed since hostilities ceased in the Pacific, the complaints will wax into a roar in the next year or so. When the roaring is at its height, The Citizen trusts that Key Westers will recall that we appealed to them repeatedly to save their money “while saving was good.” Those who acted according to that advice, now face the future confidently. Inflation is pleasant until deflation sets in. Then come the headacheg, Some of the smallest things in the world are of greatest use—the small slit in the postoffice where you place your mail, for instance. A higher price is always justified by a better product; many a business fails because the price is. too low to permit quality or super-service. It is estimated that about 1,500,000 pounds of rice a year are used in shower- ing bridal parties after the ceremony. That would feed many a child in starving areas and undoubtedly save some precious lives. Why not abandon this food-destroy- ing and foolish custom to let others live? MILITARY SERVICE NECESSARY * The opponent: of compulsory iiiltary service in this country assert that it will begin the development of militarism and that the United States will develop along the same line seen in Germany. The advocates of such service in time of peace insist that no nation can retain its rights and freedom without being able to defend itself and point to China as a land of vast resources, human and mate- rial, but hopelessly impotent in defense. We have not hestitated to support the idea of compulsory military service in the United States, despite some small risk of developing a militaristic complex. The burns brightly but there is no assurance that this country will not become engaged in a future war. that, if a third war begins, the United States will have time to mobilize, train and hold off the evil forces of a future day. our opinion, that the United States must take the risks, insofar as they relate to the development of militarism. The good ; Sense of our people, together with their sincere love of peace, will save us from its evils. Whether this is true, or not, the safety of the nation demands that it maintain j against any possible attack. receive the prize of the day’s tourney from ‘the hands of Prince, with, all knightly scourtiey, tee with a scourtesy, clined « their , that he: could suffer his face to The marshals, ther pressed: no farther into the mystery of the Disinherited Knight, but, an- | nouncing to Prince Jolin the con- queror’s desire to remain known, they permis sion to bring him_ before his Grace, in order that he might re- ceive the reward of his val The matshals bro the Disinherited’ Ki foot of a wooden flight: of’ ste} which formed the ascent from the lists to Prince John’s throne. The Prince with a short eulogy upon his valour, caused to be delivered to him the warhorse’ assigned as’ the prize, i The Disinherited Knight spoke not a word in reply to the com- pliment of the Prince, which he only acknowledged with a pro- found obeisance, The horse was led into the lists by two grooms richly dressed, the animal itself fully ac- coutred with the richest war- furniture; which, however, scarce- ly added to the value of the noble creature in the eyes of those who were qupees. Laying one hand ‘upon the pommel of the saddle, thé Disinherited’ Knight vaulted. at once upon the back of the steed without making:use of the stirrup, and, brandishing aloft his lance, rode twice around the lists, ex- hibiting the points and paces of the horse with the skill of a per- fect horseman. In the meanwhile, the bustlii 2 of Jorvaulx had remind Prince John, in a whisper, that the victor must now display his good judgment, instead of his valour, by selecting from among the beauties who graced the gal- leries a lady, who should fill the throne of the Queen of uty: Key West In Days Gone By (FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN OF MAY 7, 1936 Mrs. Nina. Ryder, Johnson, re-, signed head of social welfare workiin Key West, yesterday was presented. ...with ..an_.. insctibed | ‘fountain pen, by members of her staff. Benjamin D: Trevor was ad- vised tuday that:the body of Dr. J. N. Fogarty, who died in New York, had arrived in Daytona Beach, and that funeral services| and interment will take place in that city. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Car-} bonell, Jr., today announced the, birth of a 10-pound son on May 5. The newcomer has been nam- ed John W., Jr. aie imi i Cuban Marimba band will give a concert tonight in Bayview Park. Today is the last day for can-| didates to qualify for the primar- | ies to be held in June. This; morning County Clerk Ross C.j| Sawyer said he will keep his office open to midnight. Troop 5, Boy Scouts of Ame- rica, will hold a meeting tonight | in the home of J. A. Boza, 1401 Olivia street. Pupils in Grade A of the Harris school yesterday visited in the local aquarium, accom- panied by their teacher, Mrs: Magdalene Hudtileston, and the room mother, Mrs. Will Norman. A Youth’s Week program was} ' presented today at the Key oS Rotary Club under the direction} hope of something like permanent peace | Neither is there reason to believe | appropriate. equip its fighting men while other nations | The situation seems to demand, in | adequate military forces to defend it | of Edward A, Strunk, Jr. Today The Citizen says in an | editorial paragraph: { | “Woman is called the female, | sex, the gentle sex and the op-| posite sex—the last-named quite! Your Horoscope TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1946—To- day gives a combination of mental | assimilation and clear reasoning | that will go far in making the ca-] reer. There may be many ad- | vantages supplied in early life, and some gain through marriage. Make the most of your opportuni- ties and choose your friends very i wisely, for there is danger of} some misunderstanding, where any false sense of security may | be fatal. Subscribe to The Citizen—25c weekly. he) ensuing day, m altics those whe tito her au- ud Cage in popondes § < splendour, and ere the sun excitation to the stillness of an} was much above the horizon, the equestrian statue. |idlest or the most eager of the “Sir Disinherited’ Knight,” se : . Prince John, “since that is: ‘ou, ‘as well as privilege, to name fair lady, who, as Queen Honour and of Love, is-to aver. next day’s festival. It is yor “Sige ae prerceev 1 confer. ‘on whom you please this crown,}] », While Brian de Bois-Guil- by. the deliv. of which to the|’bert, who.had been rated as hav- lady of your choice, the election 20 eee second-best in the pre- ‘of to-morrow's Queen will be for-|ceding. day, was named first aoa and complete. — Raise your pen of the other band. On lance,” e present occasion, about fift The Knight obeved and Prince Tnights were inscribed as nee John placed upon its point ‘sirous of combating upon each coronet of {eed satin, hi ide. ige ‘sit around its edge a circlet of gold,}, As soon as Prince John ob- the upper: edge of which was re-| served that the destined Queen of liev y arrow-points and hi the day had arrived upon the placed inten hanna D is like field, he rode forward to meet strawberry leaves and ie ofiaa ia ie piste fram ore, the a ducal crown... : ¥ The Disinherite. Knight Lady Rowena from her saddle. forward as eaee as he had hi~} “It is thus,” said Prince John, therto rode swiftly around the]“that we set the dutiful example lists, seemed to exercise his it} of loyalty to the Queen of Love of examining the numerous and Beauty, and .are ourselves faces which adorned that splendid| her guide to the throne which ; circle. 9 she must this day occupy.— ; It was worth while to see the}‘iadies,” he said; “attend your different conduct of the beauties|(Queen, as you wish in your turn who underwent this examination;}to be tinguished: by like during the time it was-proceeding. | honours.” At length the champion pa So saying, the Prince mar- beneath the balcony in which ‘shalled Rowena to the seat of | Lady Rowena was placed with] honour opposite his own, while Cedric her fiance, Athlestane in| the fairest and most distinguished attendance, and the expectation} ladies pr. t crowded after her of the spectators was excited to}'to obtain places as near as pos- the utmost. ‘stble to their temporary sovereign. Whether from indecision or} No-sooner was Rowena seated, seme other motive of hesitation,|than a burst of music, half Acco! to due formality, the | Disinherited: Knight was to be dered as leader of the one Leading Drug Stores or by writing to the ae Dept. K.W.C., 895 Cherry St.. S.E., Grand Notice: Should the desired results not be in a few days, consult your physiciai Made of Port Orford Slats, finished with chalking synthetic enamel PROMPT DELIVERY Cedar non- }12:00 the champion of the day remain stationary for more than a min- ute, while the eyes of the silent audience were riveted upon his. BRIDGING THE GAP BERN.—AP—The Swiss fed- eral council has approved a-pro- gram under which wartime gov- ernment employes, now dis- charged, will draw half their salaries fram the government for | a six-months trial period in priv- ate employment. 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