The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 18, 1946, Page 1

‘ME LXV ML NO. 274 ee Government Determined: On Showdown With John L. Lewis In Threatened Coal Strike MINERS IN PENNSYL-|* vanes, tanots, ALA) Jimmy Walker ‘Debt Liquidation BAMA “JUMPED ON’) 5 aie toRNING | On Borderline | Ordinance To Go | Of Life- Death; To Commissioners iy The Ansorinted Press) WASHINGTON, Nov, Geeretery of the Intertor ” a A City Finance Director-Comp- Bree eeemingly is determined to NEW YORK, Noe 18:—Jimmy | | troller Charles Roberts stated to- here © showdown with John L.| Walker, who was mayor of New | a SE cetesident of Vniind Goal | X°'%.City from’ 1928 to 1932, was| 48y that City, Attorney J. Ban-| reported today to be on the bor-| Celot Lester and he are prepar- —_ America, who has derline between life and death. | ing an ordinance to be presented atemed « strike 18.—} mines averse time, because ef Christma te ageinst | wely was Ate Beth Connolly Lewis | ! To Announce — | Hike In Rent: (By The Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 18—} OPA is reported to be contem- plating a blanket increase of rents throughout the United) States. What increases will be pennies ted was not announced, though some of them probably will be as low as five per cent. | Spain Pays Tribute | | To American Dead) VERSAILLES, France. —(AP) |—Honor for American dead was provided by the people and gov- ernment of Spain, Portugal and! Gibraltar during the movement recently of from isolated graves on the Ibe- . rian Peninsula to a temporary wuthoritis differing with cemetery in France. contend that under - = | Ceremonies ranged from sim- can hold the office CL SARTRE TOL | ple, unorganized tributes to gath- , wee ecb }erings of considerable size in palary- 9 Qe MTS which villagers, representatives on | P BR lof the Spanish Army General oe A 1S | Staff and both Protestant and ROY'S KEY WEST AUTO PARTS | Catholic chaplains participated 121 Duval Street [in one instance Spanish troops Sse Phone 442 qe | formed a guard of honor. | LLLP TIAL SIS + Goodyear Tires | 600 - 16, $16.10 | (Plus Tax) | All You Want PAUL’S TIRE SHOP, 426 WHITE STREET TALLAHASSEE. rNS) ' would declare et office wenat a G ( berry 4 he Gay of was taking| regard jo politics and that whether, un- | Senator | elected to without | | | tion is titution, legally be member dature that f the State Comptrol- | 400 to $8,000 and for the Governor con- to hold ’ ehgible midnight He has been in a coma, with aj at Tuesday’s City Commission- Weieewtay unless the Walker, who is 65, resigned as | % feet, 498,000 miners will be out in excess of $100,000. The general ! York, announced he would in- proved by the commission. Miners in three states ‘jumped Walker went to Europe andj; within two years, providing tax wily entet 12:01 Thursday morn- had lost little of his popular- | that period. Roberts added that eet return to their pits; 5.500 in| ity. Lov they have in the past three year: sings remained away from work. | Me In December NODES on The Finance Director further} of the ni te ~ tion to the ad valorem taxes it | For Joining U.S. through the medium of posters,' receipts should be divided among | with the government was torun| LONDON, Nov.’ 18—Recalci-} “For now,” he concluded, “the eqemton ts. will be disregarded by | criticize the ioreign policy of Sec- | 2°¢ allowed an apportionment of | aive affect the steel indus, | him is because he joined the Unit- | 4er_the same. services.” suse of the scarcity of steel. | Unofficially, it was latated that | be paid off promptly. Claims | act to prosecute eas but the sum to be paid would not \A Mari | Announce Warine ted to the commission for ap- | ine Recruiting Officer for the | Qualified For Jo | ve-enlistment of former Marines. ; H munced that on Jan.) pe-enlist in the last rank they | | Bay Fraser of Mc-| grades will be reduced two ranks | M Orlando to} cept privates’ first class, who re-| Marine Corps has extended the year. After that date, all men re- of the| ink they previously held.” peacetime strength, and has ex-; not ' to combat men who are consider- | " - | bloodelot n his brain, ol uae . i govern. bea es a 1 - i oe in nee ers’ meeting to carry out liquida- ent makes a new contract, Ee tion of the city’s Floating, Debt Bheult the strike go into ef- 4 s | mayor in 1932 when Franklin D., a work the country’s 3,000 Roosevelt, then governor of New | liquidation plan has been ap- eft coal mines sas ! vestigate reported irregularities Roberts stated that the entire the gun” this morning, though; '" the city’s government. amount should be liquidated the ke is not to begin offi-| . ' remained there three years. On' collections are above 85 per cent wee Three thousand workmen in| DiS return to this city, apparently, of the tax roll assessments in tive snnsylvania did | h€ the city could not expect to col-% Freakin. 11, failed to report for | He is the author of that one- poe the amount of money that work, and 3,000 in Alabama’ ‘me song hit, “Will You Love } when the bulk of long-owed de- Mest miners, it was reported, | May?” ' linquent taxes were paid. to going on strike at, d th Rela | thes ‘Be Bl d j Stated that the city should have om Ghesiers ‘guid évin ame some additional ireome in addi- a payless holiday | "4 enna now receives. A portion of the Sree hee called on the mine gasoline, cigarette or race track | ° ° | — Against Russia) treSties‘ot the state: Robert t stick to the government. It is! ie cities of the state, Roberts | gemted out that the contract| ameuhabaciniadiacens) said. oe fee ee i e@i@faihed its con-/ trant Labor leaders in the House costs of the city are higher Be Sed af Wee rotre: Kruws appeal, of Commons.are continuing to! the county, and yet the city is} Ge miners | retary ;Eynest Bevin. | income such as the county gets, | ©@leetme down the mines will! The sharpest criticism aimed at} and yet'the county does not ren- } ‘ * week and will cut down! ed States in its foreign policy to-| Under the approved Roberts production of automobiles be+| ward Russia. Diam all ;¢laims: under $300 will) Unofficially, it said that! Bevin will ask the house for aj over, that amount would be | gevermment may invoke the| vote of confidence. j paid to the intent of 50 per cent, exceed $500. All ~ payments of | more than $500 would be submit! . ‘| . ‘ . . ( ( ~ proval, | vovernor Claims | Corps Enlistment |" | ller N ( Captain G, T. Armitage, Ma- OPA P | amptro er Not F reparec | | Florida District, today announced pene Marine Corps Policy for the No vy. 18—) According to the Captain, men nor Millard Cald-| qischarged less than 90 days may the State | held in the service. Hher's to which) after 90 days, former top pay | wes elveted Tuesday, Va-| upon re-enlistment, all others that will appoint) will be reduced one grade, ex-| turn in rank. Captain Armitage stated, “The sliding scale re-enlistment pro- gram until December 31st of this enlisting will be appointed pri- | vate first class, regardless of the increased) “the Captain emphasized that the Marine Corps has attained its! tended the re-enlistment policy solely as a gesture of deference ing a return to military careers. | ere Fr whet he the ¥ © than former Palace Theater MARIA MONTEZ in “Tangier” News and Serial Ls, EW PIONEER’ HOTEL 151 N.E. FIRST ST. In the Heart of Miami The Rendezvous of Key West SERVICEMEN and CIVILIANS “Best For A Night's Rest” 1 Block West of Bus Depot SPECIALISTS fet Us Check Your Brakes Leu Smith Auto Service White ot Fleming Phone 5, “Opposite Army Barracks” KEY WEST, FLORIDA, | mittee 84 American bodies | ! | manager MONDAY, Da ann titi Dnt is tintin tt Dnt tintin tintin Dati ttt ted BEAMING PRESIDEN OF KEY AMAL I he te te et tn te HARRY $. TRUMAN Many Tourists ‘Arciving ie | In Key West, Chamber of Commerce Register Shows Bilbo Charges , To Be Heard | By Committee (By ‘The Associnted Press) SHINGTON, Nov. 18.—The | senate special investigating com- decided to investi- |. West today gate charges against Senator Bil- bo of who re- | Mississippi, was elected on November 5. Two charges against Bilbo will be heard. One is that he inter- ferred with the voting of negroes in his state ,and the other that he received from some war contractors in Mississippi This afternoon the mittee, behind closed doors, is questioning General Lucius Clay about conditions among this coun same com | try’s occupational forces in Ger- |* Board To Pass On Sanchez Ca The new will consider of Wednesday } and Civil Service Board the dismissal case Eugene Sanchez at 10 a. m. Sanchez was employed | jailor and is alleged to have dis- obeyed Chief Bienvenido Perez's orders to take a post. The chief fthen took the post himself that night. City Manager O. J. S. El- lingson consequently removed police force. not uphold the = city repeatedly stated by the board's Patrolman as a Sanchez from the Should the board Ellingson’s decision, has will abide and re-employ the party to whom retroactive paid. i Members of the board are Myrtland Cates, chairman; L. H Goddard, secretary, and Mrs. Isa- bel Fleming that he finding in question, wages will be BUY YOUR TOYS for Christmas Now Use Our Convenient Lay-Away Plan at the Kenyon Auto Store PHONE 166 524 Southard, Opp. Bus Station | i | man’s ‘coming | Seattle, ' James ' Joseph i Mich.; Mrs. ‘ford W | | | Sharpless, Boston | Shi 9 trabertsc OW 3 tales , NOVEMBER 18, 1946 'F LIKES SUNSHINE WEST \ iio by the large number of visitors who have registered in the tougit book in the Key | West Chamber*of Commerce ' 6f- } fice, that Key | excellent indications | are will 1946-47 winter As a tesult of have san season. President here for West Tra-! a. week, nationwide } giving Key | publicity; additional hundreds of} persons from all over the coun- | try are likely to be here during | the winter season | Registrations book have been numerous, tourist Har- in the | WHITE HOU. ‘and "President Highly. Pleased With Weather and Surroundings SLEPT LATE (TILL 7 READ MILITARY BOOK, TOOK POOL, THEN WE * By JOHN R. O’CLOCK) THIS MORNING, yIM IN . TO BEACH VOSBURGH Highly pleased with Key West's radiant sunshine and bright, blue skies after swept Washington, President Harry S. | down today to enjoy a week’s rest on this semi-tropical — Wisle. SE PRESS ENJOYING KEY WEST; TAKES ISLAND TOUR White House correspondents, some 38 in number, basked in Key West’s sunshine today and prepared to enjoy the recreation al facilities of the island while not sending out news of the Pres- H ident’s vacation. At 3 o’clock this afternoon they were scheduled to take a free sight-seeing tour of the island through the generosity of Ramon Navarro, well-known guide. Earlier some newsmen arrang- ed to play tennis and others in- quired as to the whereabouts of the nearest golf links. Directly after the morning press confer- ence with Presidential Pr Sec- retary Cha Ross, séveral pre- j pared’ to leave for the nearst beach or swimming pool Later in the week, probably on! t Thursday, many of the writers photographers will take a} ‘trip to Havana. Press Seeretary | Ross, who will make the trip also, ! ‘told the newsmen jokingly that | {the President had promised him ; that nothing would happen of \ news value during the correspon- | dents’ absence. Bridges Favors Slashing Budget By 25 Percent i (By The WASHINGTON, Many Democratic to be Aswovinte: | nv 8.— congressmen against the are reported | weather {suit and felt hat to a light bre jally late”, of 770 feet with a | the | extend ig left a cold and rain Truman settled hav The President expressed hit self as delighted with the balmy here and with his com fortable surroundings at the spe cious residence of the Naval Base commandant, his press secretary, Charles Ross, said this morning. Taking advantage of the 83-de gree temperature, Mr. ‘Truman changed from a y business wn and after open shirt collar shortly slack suit white nautical cap his arrival yesterday This morning he rising at 7 o'clock. Aft er looking at the newspapers and having breakfast, Mr listened to news broadcasts Miami, Havana and other and then read the ter of Harold Lamb’ Alexander the Great.” artillery officer Harry World War I combat described b jexander’s feat lept “unusu Truman points opening chap Life Forw Tr veteran f man asa arcat on battle actics”, and “ generally ¢ enized w ed in that field Takes Vigorous Swim Shortly after 8 o'clock President took a swim in the cers’ salt-water pool at the marine mmpanied Capt. James H. Foskett aide Gen. Wa Graham, White House and Clark Clifford, Pre counsel. Mr. Trur up and down the unexce the ff ub by base. HCC his navel H cian den ploughed « total rhe woked fos van pool for a At 10 o'el the f andy excursion to n Reservation Beach nea at the Naval Base finest beact of Flor by waters creened old R. Laubscher, assistant man-| Republican proposal to decrease | the water ager, said today. The chamber's new office in the USO building | in Jackson Square has been source of information about Key | West to visitors, some inquiring} for accommodations and others} for points of interest to visit in the city. Many state: the following Mr a) ; are represented in registrations | Mrs. O. B. Bliss, | Mr. and Mrs. Al} Gulfport, Fla.; Mr Winicus, New Rhinard, Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. John Rhinard, St. Augustine; Mr. and Mrs. Mil- | ton Bucholz, Milwaukee; Ken- neth Whiefield, Haverhill, Mass.; Manuel 3evirow, New Bedford, Mas: Mr. and Mrs. troit; Mr and Wash Johnson, Mrs, Jack k; Mrs. L. € €. Yor F. Billing, De- and Mrs I. Sonne Allentown, Pa.; Mr. andj N. Hawke, Intercession y, Fla.; Melvin Moss, Dallas; Edward G. Wilcox, Providence, 2. 1; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bick- ford, Epsom, N. H.; Mr ee 3 Moston, Nashville Mrs. Brock- man Saundet Nashville; Mrs. William G. Nelson, Nashville; Alan T. Cox, New York City Donald Tynan, An Conn.; John Perrin. Cooper, Toronto J onia, Toronto, Herman De Harbor, Lannon, Lannon, chif- Maine; onville, kney. M D. Gnenicr, Ruth F Mr. and Mi Southport E. Ha Tenn.; Fla Peltz, Mr. and Mr Mountainside, New York Haven Obion Palatka Jeidemeyet Paul Iver Williar John te C Conn.; son, New NC epee mans mnmeaienieie el sal | ROASTERS and FRYERS | | BRADY’S (Live) Poultry | and Egg Market a) 1216 Wit Phone 54f toi enti oii { | said today afternoon where they faced a pos | sible some taxes by 20 per cent. All is not well in Republican ranks ‘over the proposed tax cut Senator Bridges, of New Hampshire, a Republican leade favors a decrease | but not until after the budget is slashed. He explained that he fa per cent cut in appro- totaling $41,000,000,000. he main- income he vors a priations, If that action is taken, | tained, it will be safe to cut in-] in a come taxes as other Re! publicans propose. 19 METERS BROKEN: | TWO SAILORS CAUGHT eported B actiee| r the Two — sailor were caught red-handed breaking parking meter weekend, police reported A total of 19 meters were Saturday night and Duval and Fleming The accused men and E. L. Ward prehended by L. Baker arately in the today broken Sunday Streets. R. A. Alewin ere both ap-| atrolman Harry on were caught se win and to go before Municipal Court this fine of $250 | Most of the glass port in some the mechan broken apiec 19 me ions had had’} ashed but | m had been | theit Wanted! YOUNG WOMAN for SECRETARIAL WORK | »| High School Education Required | Apply N/ AVARRO, Inc. 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