The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 7, 1946, Page 1

VOLUME LXVII. No. 213 “Is Set To Bk fe i Start 1" | City Manager O. J. S. Elling-| “will receive any money as’ far ; | son this week stated that he is}as I know. This control station ioe a “plan for commis-j will be operated solely from the sioner approval that will place| place designated in City Hall, and radio control on police cars andj will have no private individual. \fire ‘trucks. The original cost of| connected with the proposition in \placing the equipment in City|any way.” : | Hall would be less than $4,500,| “It is true,” said Ellingson, “that ; with about $600 for each car thatisomeone did bring the ee KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY; SEPTEMBER 7, 1946 strike Whi ret ' would be radio-equipped, Elling-| subject up in a talk that I had ;son said. with him, but I told him at that) AGEMENT CONTROL| SODODDD DMG 4 Ellingson told of the benefits'time that he needn’t try to sell me the idea, that I had seen the Mong Gal, ane Pai Casts : ° j to be derived from this installa- =e ER RESERVATION | Permit J aps ton, including i oa A eg aporect jp gil gs | — —— *TUGBOATMEN IN NEW ALI prot ion at it wo ‘ord, ; Ville, exas, ant wi ei — Mima cae abe To Construct ''The cars that would be radio-| sold.” MONR OF € OUNTY. WHI CH H AS| YORK JOIN IN STRIKE, ec recess meeting he! * - |equipped would keep in continu-|| The main worry will be to get} | 1 fi rot 5 p.m. in City Hall yesterday, i Wooden Ships | ous patrol, ever on the watch,|the finances for this important : 9 CREATING SERIOUS H = ity Soe omaness granted per- te aasecaind Bees 'and could be contacted imme-jcivic improvement, Ellingson * * * * * * CONDITION THERE j ission to Rogelio Gomez to pro-}' -tOKY¥O, Sept. 7—Ameri- | diately to carry out instructions / added. Marathon Now In Throes Of Very Rapid Growth (hy Associated Press) ~~ ceed with plans for converting the East Martello Tower military reservation into a municipal air- port and port of entry. Gomez’ was authorized to re- locate and remodel some of the buildings on the tract to conform with specifications for require- ments of immigration and cus- toms inspectors, - He told The Citizen today that work on the project would becin Monday and would be completed in ample time to keep Key West from losing its status as a port of entry, the deadline for which was set at September 17. The agreement which transfers control of the 17.J-acre tract to; the city of Key West was signed yesterday by Mayor William W. Demeritt, Captain W. J. Suits of the Navy and Colonel R. E. Tur- ley of the Army. It authorizes use of all build- ings on the tract: with the ex- ception of the East Martello Tower itself, which will remain under Army control. Gomez said today that expense for improvements at the new port of entry would be paid by Aeri- vias-Q Airlines, of which he is local manager, without any cost to the city of Key West. It was stressed at City Hall today, however, that the port, of City Manager O. J, 8. and that he will have over its activities and ment at all times. x It was also pointed out at City Hall that acquisition of the 17.1- acre tract does not include con- trol over the runways already lo- cated at the field, but simply over those buildings and other units necessary for a port of entry. Gomez said that starting Mon- day men will be put to work moving several of the hutments located: on the reservation. He said that marl will be uséd for fill-ins, and that much work will be done to beautify the grounds. Military Wives Hold Luncheon And Class The Military Wives Club held a luncheon meeting at the Jack- son Square USO. A knitting class was a welcome diversion for the rainy: after- tioon. Mrs. Jerry Tonden was the instructor. All military wives are invited to meet at the USO next Tues- day at 9:45 a. m., to proceed to- gether to the Sub Base fora morning at the Bowling ‘Alleys. Beginners are welcome, Instruc- tions will be available to all. REEL ETE EEE. WAIT!! for the Opening of the New Sundry Store at 1019 White Street CANDY - ICE CREAM DRUG SUNDRIES and ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES brerteeege er SERRE REE 0 ELLENTON SLOPPY. JOE’S BAR Where You Can Get the can authorities here announc- | “ed today that the Japanese ‘ will be permitted to build 625 | ’ wooden ships. ~ _ Some of them will be oil and cargo ships and the oth- ers, fishing smacks. | \ de dodo ede didn | Byrnes’ Speech | Still Edueing | Much Comment (By Associated Press) STUTTGART, Sept. 7.—Secre- tary of State Byrnes’ speech yes- terday about the future of Ger-| many is still causing repercus- sions. Russia officially has remained quiet, but two Soviet-controlled | German newspapers in the Rus-| sian zone of Germany today dis- agreed editorially with Byrnes’ | view, and another paper in the} same zone approved the speech. | That paper was suppressed by the Russians. Frenchmen generally are still! voicing their resentment regard- ing! the speech, France expected to obtain, in addition to the Saar | Basin, the Rhur and Rhineland | Fegions of-Germany, ~~ | Heirens Gets ” 60 Years In Joliet Prison, (By Aanecinted Press) i CHICAGO, Sept. 7.—William | Heirens, the youth who confess- | ed to’ committing three brutal | murders, was taken to the peni- tentiary at Joliet today, and his ‘number is 24,109. He was sentenced to life im-! prisonment for each of the mur- | ders, but an Illinois law pro- vides that the state pardoning board may consider paroling aj) life termer after serving 20 years, | but not before that time. | But even after serving the three terms, aggregating 60 years, | Heriens will will not be eligible | for parole, as both the judge and | prosecuting attorney recom: Seeiat relayed to them by the radio j control station that would be lo- cated in the police department. a Use F. M, System F. M. system would be em- ployed. This is supposed to be static-free, and in time it is said | that most car-to-station radios Will’ be using this system. On question by The Citizen as to the rumor that is going the rounds that some non-city em- ploye will be paid a per monthly payment to direct, supervise, maintain, etc., this equipment of $150 monthly was denied em- phatically by City: Manager Ell- ingson. “No one,” said Ellingson, Louie’s Boosting Makes Many Friends For Island City This is only one of the reasons why we think Louie Carbonell should be elected our City Com- missioner. * Below are excerpts from unso- licited letters Louie has received from friends he made not only for himself, but for Key West,, be- cause he proved a charming host in entertaining them during their visits here. Congressman - elect George Smathers wrote: “Iwas, amazed but pleased to note-in the paper where you are a candidate for~the city ‘commission.’ It goes without saying that you have my full- “ est’ and- warmest blessings, and if I.can be of service to you, you know that all you will have to do is utter a slight cry.” From Henry P. Briggs, large insurance prover Coral Gables: "Thank you very much for | the marvelous time I had with you in Key West. I am indeed | surprised to know that you have entered the race for City Commissioner. I know you will make the city as good a city commissioner as you have in your present position of ‘unof- ficial good will host’. I have spoken to several parties here that know people in Key West and I have asked them to please send down a big boost for -you, as I know that your honesty and integrity will be a great asset to your fair community.” No.publicity was ever given it, “TJ want. it definitely known,” he said. “that if anyone has an axe to grind, or is interested in this project for monetary gains, that I am not a part of that plan. I will definitely oppose the plan unless it is handled by the city ‘1 CITY, SOON WILL HAVE 3 { The Citizen has said on several) ness in the lower chain of keys. only.” occasions that it won’t be long When the city needs a tech- | formation, has had but one city, nician, one will be hired, or con-’ in) shortly have three cities, the oar aja eg Soy nr will! other two Marathon and Taver- be given to the lowest bidder, |, i... Ellingson declared. Y ber of commerce there, is booked | full for the coming season. But! still the work on a large scale for the continued improvement! The tourist business comes next. |: before Monroe, which, since its} Marathon, according to the cham- WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—Four ! hundred thousand men along the ! Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coasts have been thrown out of work because of the maritime strike, it Was announced today. _Adding to the gravity of the situation was the statement, is- sued this morning by represen- tatives of the tugboatmen in New York harbor, that they would join the strike. Mayor O'Dwyer of New York said that The Citizen also asked the City Manager if it is true that when this new system is placed in op- eration that it would necessitate the discharge of four or five po- licemen. Ellingson replied, “No (Continued on Page Four) Many Apply For Liquor License City commissioners at a special lrecess meeting held at 5 Pome , City Hall yesterday afternoon me- ceived applications for six beer and wine licenses, 18 retail liquor jlicenses, four package store hi- ;censes and two wholesale liquor { licenses. CASA CAYQ HUESO 1400 Duval at South St. DINING ROOM and COCKTAIL LOUNGE ——Opens 5 P.M. Daily- MASONIC NOTICE Regular Communication of Anchor Lodge No. 182, F. & A.M.,. Monday, Sept. 9, at 8 P.M. Conferring of M.M. degree in Full Dramatic Form. All members of sojourning Masons invited to be present. Refreshments. By order W. P. Williams, w.M. GERALD H. ADAMS, Secretary. NOTICE “<The Suuthernraost House)» Both of these places are grow- |.0f Marathon goes on. Draglines,' ing rapidly, and it will not be long | 8taders, rollers, bulldozers and before they are incorporated as | trucks are busy clearing ground cities. | for further devélopments. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sweeting. “Marathon has a_ hustling and children spent their vacation | Chamber of Commerce, and its | at Marathon, and here are some | 0Peration . is paying big divi- of the things that Mr. Sweeting | dends. says about his impressions of Marathon: ‘ “The Marathon Chamber of Commerce is really on the ball. | ‘Meat Scarcer Nothing, however small it may When Ceilings be, is neglected. Every communi- | cation is investigated, and every Go Into Effect possible inducement is offered. {It is paying off, as results prove. (By Associated Press) : i Mr. and Mrs, Forsythe act as, WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—Ceil- 8 ‘ ‘ hig | ngs on meat go into effect next efeaeores HUH | ECreHELY, of : a Tuesday, and the Department of small and efficient organization. | r 3 While looking through their files, | Agriculture announced today that I wondered what had happened | the Bir ste is that os ae to the shirt factory that the Mar-| meats. tl roughout the country athon. Chamber of Commerce will be scarcer the coming week. | | ./Many..workmen,. in. slaughter- r key West, as’ there | Be cccomdtinions in Ma: } houses have been’ released, ‘and i sii hipments of live hogs and cattle P f that size. PI Hag for foneehe. Tae me if | to market are smaller now than anything, had come of the. shirt in many years. factory: in, Key West;"and, 1 told! It was figured out that the ad- her, I had, not heard a word | vance of three and three-quat- about 4t. Has’ arly’*other Key,| ters cents in‘ the prices of meats | Wester hedrd about it? | granted by OPA, will cost Amer- “Tn the near future we will re-| ican consumers $750,000,000 a gard Marathon as a sister city. | year, the keen competition she will fair portion of the fishing busi | ; Edward G. Robinson in give us. Marathon already has “SCARLET STREET” News and Serial + ENTE TD AAAS TWINS GARAGE | | | | | | | Body and Fender Work Plenty of Auto Parts Candidate for mended that he' be kept in prison | but Louis volunteered and served as-long as he lives. ‘on-the committee which succeeded Had they not made that re¢-|in haying the state road depart- ommendation, Heirens, now ; 18, ment agree to the repair of the assuming he lives that long, | south. side of Roosevelt Boule- would be 78 before he could ap- |vard, a project which has been peal to the pardoning board for | approved and one on which con- parole. struction will shortly get under | way. wae Suse Baegeaauan It was on his invitation that members of the state road de- FITZPATRICK at GREENE ST.) partment; most of whom are his close friends, came to Key West for a dinner and sightseeing tour after their business session at Opposite Western Union | Pigeon Key. Clean - Cool - Comfortable We need such a booster on our OPENS NIGHTLY at 6 (oS ee ate ana make friends for our city and Louie is thi WOODY | Low e young man who can AT THE PIANO hassl He Will Sing Your Favorite Songs | Come—Enjoy Yourself SuUBBBBBBBeas WHITE INN RESTAURANT 1018 DIVISION STREET (Under New Management) Enjoy Real Spanish Dishes at | Reasonable Prices Friends of LOUIE CARBONELL Candidate for City Commission (Paid Political Advertisement) - DANCING - Nightly to the Music of (CRUNCH) i MARK SESS STANLEY Orchestra Featuring SYLVIA at Piano Best Drinks— Popular Prices Reservations: Phone 9287 All beer, wine and liquor _ establishments are to be closed on Mon- day, September 9, dur- ing the hours of 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Election Day and it shall be un- lawful to sell or consume | beer, wine or liquor dur- ing those hours. Signed, ROY HAMLIN, City Clerk. City Commissioner 7:45 o’Clock | WKWF | (Paid Political Advertisement) | | The City Hall will be closed on Election Day, Monday, September 9, 1946. Signed. ROY HAMLIN, ATTENTION! CAR OWNERS | We Are Proud to Present for Your Service THE NEW | MANBEE WHEEL BALANCER Eliminates . . . @ Hi-Speed Shimmy ® Vibration @Tire Wear A Fascinating and Scientific Operation with Factory-Trained Operator SWEETING’S AUTO SERVICE AAA GARAGE Simonton at Greene Phone 53 The Public Cordially Invited to DANCE EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS to the MUSIC of JOHN PRITCHARD and HIS ORCHESTRA From 9 P.M. ’Til 1 A.M. at the — VFW Clubhouse FLAGLER AVE. and 2ND ST. Poinciana Bus Passes Door Open Monday thru Saturday No Admission, Cover or Minimum one-half of the fogd and 80 per :cent of the fuel are towed into {the New York port by tugboats,” ; and that the. city faces a situa- tion as grave as that which oc- boatmen struck. He said that he will use police- men _ and other city employes to unload ships to provide food and. fuel to residents of New York City. In all ports in the United States 705 ships are idle, 448 of Amer- jican registry and 257 of foreign | registry. The War Department an- nounced that American troops.in | European and Pacific zones have ; 42 days of supplies. | Among. the cargoes , aboard ships that are at wharves or an- chorage are large quantities of | supplies for United States troops }.in: foreign countries. | Vast quantities supplies are sboora pr ships. Union leaders m that the | strike will continue unless the | ruling of the War Labor Board | is changed, Union men and own- | ers of . ships’ had agreed’ to a | wage raise of $22.50 a month on | the western coast and $27.50 on the eastern coast-of the United States,.but the WLB cut down the advance to $17.50 for both areas. | Several ships left the New York harbor today for foreign ports, but. no freight was put aboard and passengers had to carry their baggage to the ships through picket lines. It was reported that President ‘Truman is still pursuing a’ “hands off” policy until it is determined what Secretary of Labor Schwel- | lenbach accomplishes in his con- ference with maritime labor l unions. Assistant Secretary of Labor Philip Hanna left for New | York this morning to confer with labor union leaders in that city. "A DOG'S LIFE | { iS | N TICE TO | CHICAGO.—Mrs. Anna Huz- zar, who was recently evicted \from her pet shop is. now keev- | ing sixteen cats and dogs in | her apartment garage and back —_——$————— From 7 A.M. to Midnight | To Serve You | Gas - Oil - Parts |Batteries Charged - Flats Fixed | Grease and Spray Jobs POOR OLD CRAIG SERVICE STATION Al Armengol, Owner Division at Francis St. Ph. 9134 “OPEN SUNDAY ————— ee |] To those of you who cooperated || with me in making Night of Joy || on Labor Day a successful event There Will Be A DANCE AT THE CUBAN CLUB |] ‘Tomorrow (Sunday), Sept. 8, from 6 p.m, till 9 p.m. Thank You One and All ALBERT BOZA PULL LEVER 1-A--ELECT LOUIE CARBONELL CITY COMMISSIONER!! cnccapseeillt D et pbie ts Bu (Paid Political Advertisement) | curred months ago when the tug- - of UNRRA