The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 22, 1946, Page 1

NO. 278 “Alive ‘But Doubt If wn. Hold Out Until Tonight,” Airplane Victims Report (fy The Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 22.—“Still Fay but doubt if can hold out till to-| might ‘That was the last message sent | the pilot of the transport plane thet was forced down high m the Alps Tuesday night while @ blizzard roared. Eley persons were on the b bate of them Americans, in- hud women and an 11- old girl out by o mur year On “| occasions it has been reported that the crashed plane hed been sighted. The last of these reports was received at eon today. It said that the plane hed been located in the Swiss} Alps. 15 miles from Interlachen. The plateau where the planc rests & flanked by three mountain peaks, the highest of which is 146.826 feet above sea level. The temper ature almost down to end dugh icy winds are still eweeping the plateau, though the intensity had decreased a great} des! to the velocity of 90 miles | @@ hour Tuesday night, when the; plane was forced to land Berty this afternoon five Ital- jen paratroopers left in a planc te oe » the location where the plane was reported to be. Should they sight the plane they will jump with supplies of food, blan- kets and medicine Other contingents. of para- | troopers left this city a short time after the Italians were reported te have taken off sever sere 1 Messages came from Germany Austria that experienced | peretroopers had volunteered to; attempt to render aid to the 11! plane victims, nine of whom are} reperted to be in a serious condi- then ann! Rev. G. L. Wells ° Addresses Lions at the regular Key West Lions Oleh held last evening in the; Tien on Seminary street was the Rev. G. Leon Wells, pastor of the First. Methodist Church of | Key West | Rev. Wells om the subject of “Thanksgiving,” | amd im the course of his remarks | Hted the conditions existing at! the time of the first observance ® New England. Throughout the ree of his address, the speak-! er stressed the fact that true) thankegiving is a state of being! resulting from the individual's vf the things he has is truly grate- Guest speaker meeting of the | addressed the club} antentment ond ft which he musical of Arent, Jimmy Es- club | with | were Three Vets,” a ting trumpet; and Larry », entertained the the evening nbers which d mnsers ation Com- the of l¢ boy who had { in recent weeks and | » John Hopkins Hos- | Page Two) wted on case Continued on for 4 Good Time, Visit the V.F.W. Clubhouse PLAGLER AVE. and 2ND ST. Open Monday thru Saturday Poinetane Bus Passes Door ce een neem, BATTERIES CHARGED The Modern Way | Drive tm. in 90 to 45 minutes and | eur ear can be on its way! | Low Senith AUTO SERVICE | White at Fleming! | AEROVIAS Q GIVEN | HEARING ON HAVANA. | ist COLD IIE LALALMSA KEY WEST LINE TODAY Rogelio Gomez, part-owner of Aerovias Q, Cuban air line, has been notified that a hearing is to be held today in Washington on the Cuban lige’s request for a perman- ent permit to operate between Key West and Havana. The hearing is before the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington. The airline is represented not only by Go- mez’ attorney but by counsel and interested parties from Havana, Cuba. © , nhtaheahateabaleal KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1946 ~ |Papers Served On John L. Lewis In Coal Strike (By The Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 22,— Two deputy United States mar- shals served papers on John L. Lewis today to appear before Federal Judge T. Allan Golds- borough Monday morning to show why he should not be cited | for contempt of court for ignor- ing the injunction to call off the then threatened soft coal strike. If Lewis is adjudged in con- tempt, his case will go to trial! Wednesday morning. A spokesman for ment of the Interior reported} that there is a 37-day overall! supply of coal, but added that} it was poorly distributed end that many industries would feel} adverse effects of the strike in a few days. Automobile generally said that their supply of coal would last from 10 to 14 days, but the Ford Motor Company stated that its supply | would last three weeks. | the Depart- manufacturerers | , 0 Ld hed LL) C. Of C. Drive Reports $1,500 9 fe Up To2 O°Clock The Chamber of Commerce membership drive started off with a bang this morning and up to 2 p. m. today ap- proximately $1,500 had been collected in membership fees. Assistant Manager Har- old Laubscher said the drive ‘was proceeding “very satis- factorily.” Forty-five new and 19 ex- tension memberships were included in those being tab- ulated in the Chamber of- fices, he added. The returns included. only about one- third of the total expected. Team captains were report- ing gratifying response. Rehearsal Tonight A rehearsal of the St. Paul’s Church fashion show to be pre- nted Tuesday will be held to- night at the Parish Hall. Key West Man. Commanded Ship Opening American Relations With Strategic Yemen * consul, By JOHN R. City Editor, The Key West Citizen With the help of a young Key West naval officer, and his de- }odeida, principal port, and made stroyer crew, far-off Yemen—a mystery land out of the Arabian arrangements for Nights—was recently induced to cast aside her centuries of isolation mi’ VOSBURGH and enter into diplomatic relations with the United States. j Yemen's significance mid-twentieth century is greater than it was in the most flourish- ! ing days of the Flying Carpet for ! the country has oil field and air base potentialities in the strategic | Middle East. i The first American flag ever ! flown in this little nation—lo- | cated on the southwest corner | of the Arabian peninsula astride the route to India—lies.in the | desk of Commander Thomas McGrath, 523 Eaton Street. It | ‘was Commander McGrath who | was captain of the U.S.S. Ern- est G. Small, the destroyer | which took the State Depart- | ment’s diplomatic mission to | Yemen last spring. | The commander will send the | flag shortly to the U. S. Naval Academy museum where it will! serve as a fitting example of the | | invaluable cooperation which the | Navy gives the State Department | in times of peace as well as war. | | a salute vessel and no salute am- Letters written by the Secret of State, by the President's naval aide, and by the American min- 's to Saudi Arabia, express- ing appreciation for Commander, McGrath’s role in opening Ye-! men, are being proudly retained | by Mrs. McGrath. In a communication to Secre- of the Navy James Forrestal expressing “appreciation of the Department of State for the fine | cooperation of the Navy Depart- | ment in facilitating the arrival of | this important. mission in the Yemen”, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes also said: U.S. PRESTIGE INCREASED “Col. (W. A.) Eddy (U. S. | Minister to Saudi Arabia) be- lieves that the prestige of the United States in the Red Sea Savings | —at the— Kenyon Auto Store | SEE PAGE 4 j yes Theater CHARLES STARRETT in “Outlaws of the Rockies” News and Serial in this*® | dent, | international courtesies w: | White House letter added. The _started early last spring. | Aden, area has been greatly increased as a result of the arrival there of USS Ernest G. Small and re- ports that the destroyer has aroused enthusiasm and great admiration in the Yemen for its captain and crew.” The Naval Aide to the Presi- James H. Foskett, later, wrote Commander McGrath and stated that President Truman had read McGrath’s report of the mis- sion “with much interest.” “Your ingenuity in carrying out not- the ed with particular interest, “ingenuity” mentioned, referred to Commander McGrath’s method of rendering military and diplo- matic-salutes to the various dig- nitaries receiving the American mission. To the Arabian and Ye- men authorities formal salutes were of prime importance but an- fortunately the U.S.S. Small is not munition was on board. Commander McGrath conse- quently had to fire his 2l-gun, 17-gun and 15-gun salutes with live ammunition, a rather deli- cate operation in a friendly harbor. Yemen, a _ country — slightly smaller than the State of Nebras- ka, has a population of 3,500,000. The famed Mocha copper comes from there. Mohammedan fez and white Arabian garments pr dominate in the mode of dres Since the war a number of Ameri- can oil men and mining engineers have formed quite a U.S. colony. USS Small Sent The American move for closer diplomatic relations with Yemen From adjoining British protec- torate, Harlan Clark, American Southernmost Garnge In U. S. TWINS GARAGE 1130 Duval Street Phone 169) Auto Repairs, Painting, Body and Fender Work Genuine Auto Parts for All Cars ‘SLOPPY JOE’S BAR Where They Entertain proceeded overland to a_ diplomatic ; on from the U.S. to visit Yemen. The U.S.S. Small, com- manded by Commander McGrath, | was sent from Gibraltar, through } the Suez Canal, to Jidda, Saudi! Arabia, where Col. W. A. Eddy, ; USMC (Ret.), U.S. Minister Pleni- potentiary and Envoy Extraordi- | nary, was picked up. It was in Jidda harbor that the first 21-gun salute with live ammunition had to be fired, one for the Arabian government | and one for an Arabian pririce who boarded the ship and was served ice cream, exceptionally popular with the Arabs. From Jidda the Yemen mis- sion party consisting of Col. Eddy, R. H. Sanger, State De- partment; F. H. Walt of the American Legation, Jidda, and Mohammed I. Massaud, inter- preter, proceeded aboard the U.S.S. Small down the Red Sea to Hodeida. Here the first gun salute ever given the country of Yemen was fired, again with live ammunition. Following a visit from a_ per- sonal representative of the Imam, ruler of Yemen, the commanding | officer made an official call on the governor of Hodeida who re-| turned the call shortly afterward, necessitating another 19-gun sa- lute. A good-natured race to Hodeida | between an overland Army and | State Department party from Aden and the USS Small resulted | in an indisputable victory for the | latter. None of the overland con- (Continued gn Page Three) SEALED BEAM HEADLIGHTS ROY’S KEY WEST AUTO PARTS | of the Truman Les Tortugas Fishing Trip-Without Comment On Lew EDITORIAL Suggestion to P Thousands of Key Weste: President Truman to Key Wes in and day out, that his stay thousands would appreciate his giving them an opportun- ity to wave him farewell and wish him a safe return to | his duties in Washington. The Citizen, therefore, suggests that the President's staff, in arranging for the automobile trip from the Navy Yard to the Boca Chica Air Sti least a part of Duval, our main street, so that Key Westers may see him and cheer him at t! trip and invite him toc come back to the country’s southern- most city. COVERING THE With | "OLD MAN” GREEN SEO UOUUUOU UU EBay, Tipped off that the hawks covering President Tru- man’s vacation here were ready- ing for a fishing trip from the Key West submarine base with- out having invited a local fish- le ing guide, Father Neptune | cocked a reflective eye over his | glasses. He scratched his chin, | frowning. | “So!” he muttered into his Ivery beard, which ruffled slightly as he whistled for De- loris the Dolphin. | “Listen, as Delor: | sweetheart,” he said, | sidled up and rubbed | | herself against him, “find Lanky | first salt water fish. the Kingfish, wherever he “S’matter, Pop?” asked Lanky, appearing six minutes later, The Father of the plained. “What d’you is. Sea ex- think 0’) | that, Lanky? At least those ginks! could ‘have invited a local guid “See that boat trolling out there in the Stream?” Neptune | continued, “Tha Cap'n Reagan and his Mate ae Bassette. A nice team.” “That's right. It’s the ‘Sea Raider.’ Well?” | “We gotta make ‘em look, good. After all, we can’t let those | news-hawks in the Navy boats beat ‘em. “Okay, aid the big kingfish, “T got a little kingfish that's ex-| pendable.” “Fine, Lanky,” tune, “make sure the ‘Sea Raider’ gets him. Key West hasn't had a kingfish this season. The first one won't be taken by a bunch} news-hawks.” Too late, the venerable Father | a relented. The sky grew | . Neptune wept. | afely hooked and Raider” re-} replied Nep- | o | over¢ The kingfish the boated, ‘Sea STERLING’S ‘Sica’ Waren 1318 Eliza Street Phone 243 Also at Margaret and Fleming Sts. We Are Now Taking Orders 121 Duval Street wewemoe Phone 442 Free Lecture On Christian $ for Thanksgiving i TURKEYS and HENS RRSP Coaancnarina er Leer ET "lence By ARCHIBALD CAREY, C.S.B. Of Detroit, Member of the Board of Lectu The First Church of Christ, Scie: Michigan ireship of the Mother Church, ntist, in Boston, Massachusetts IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Corner United and White Streets Saturday, November 2: Auspices Christian Scie! 3, 1946, at 8:15 P. M. nce Society, Key West | his name s And Mine Walkout —HCAUGHT THREE FISH resident’s Staff rs lined streets to welcome t, thousands have hoped, day here would be pleasant, and ation, have him pass along at i he beginning of his homeward WATERFRONT | RRO Oy news- | turned to port. The lasting, weep-! House. ing rain that followed them in! made trolling unprofitable. “Y'know what?” said Captain j Lefty Reagan, stepping ashore, ‘After that drizzling rain set in, we didn't get a single strike the rest of the trip!” The lucky recipient tune’s sacrificial gift, the 54- inch, 43-pound kingfish, was the happy wife of Wilson S. Bailey, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who watched her with envy as she fought the big fellow. His own catch was two barracudas. It was his wife’s of Nep- | Another of the “Sea Raider’s” party was Carl “Shorty” S. Brill, of 61-2 Poinciana, who boated a five-pound mackerel and several barracudas. Though much disap- pointed with not getting a king- fish, he, was’ pleased with his catch, “Shorty” Brill is a sub ‘Ba electrician, He's the daddy’ bf two husky bo and a sweet lit- tle girl. Twice during the trip he hooked something, he knew not what, but was'so hefty, the 27- thread line broke. The first taut line was severed across a barra- cuda’s tail. Captain Johnnie West of the) “Mae West” says that the best] bonefish guide he ever knew was Preston Pinder of Matecumbe. Réggie Trevor, or | the oI Captain thoroughly overhauling prey II,” is now ready for c ter. He has recently received a} letter from Congressman Fred | Hildebrandt, telling him he's planning to come down to Key} West soon. Trevor, the former of Captain Red Maxwell, was Naval Chief Cc in ving a P. C. boat im the Pacific. “Sea slipped | inter- | teammate ia on} | | The fourth party Raider’ kingfish away before he could be | viewed. This column would like | and come-from fi on the trip CHRISTMAS GIFTS | WEDDING GIFTS BIRTHDAY GIFTS *t, for Cifts All Occasions } Perfumes - Face Powder - Jewelry Bicycles - Etc. | “LSE OLR LAY-AWAY PLAN” POOR OLD CRAIG Service Store Al Armengol, Owner 1019 WHITE STREET ‘ry Vaughn, military aid {James H. Foskett, land Lt. Col. Henry Myer: |; NAVARRO YESTERDAY AND AT- TENDED ENLISTED MEN’S DANCE HERE President Truman left on an all-day fishing trip this morning without commenting on the walk- out in the soft coal mines or on the citation of John L. Lewis for contempt of court. Press Secretary Charles G, Ross, who followed the Presi- dent aboard the destroyer U.S.S Stribling at the Submarine Base shortly after 8 o'clock, said there were no new developments on the coal situation. The President declined comment yesterday | When he returned from an after noon of fishing and was inform- ed of the latest contempt pro- ceedings against Lewis. Mr. Truman waved smilingly at photographers as he walked out on the dock only a short dis tance from the temporary White He was accompanied by Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, his Chief of Staff; Maj. Gen. Har- Capt ni 1 aide; John R. Steelman, special ad- visor; Brig. Gen. Wallace H Graham, White House physician; Clark Clifford, Presidential coun- sel; Judge J. C. Collett, advisor, Short- ly afterward Ross and Edwin A Locke, special assistant, went aboard. The President wore a khaki sun helmet bearing the National Seal, a tan slack suit and brown shoes. A shore detachment was in formation at his arrival. Since it was after 8 a. m., the Presi dent. went aboard the destroyer to the accompaniment of a shrill whistle of the boatswain’s pipe while the crew stood at quarters A small black dog came running } from: astern, barking loudly Meets Commander The captain of the destroyer, Commander Philip W. Mothersill, was introduced to the President and his party who then pro- ceeded to the wardroom for breakfast. The Stribling is flag ship of the Fleet Sonar School Approximately an hour earlier the destroyer U.S.S. O'Hare had left with correspondents. The two fishing boats to be used by the Preside! tial party, the “Dol phin” and “Sandy” also le’ ft early Anchor will be weighed off tugas which is some 60 mile of Key West Mr. Truman and Admiral hy, occupying the two stat stern seats of the “Dolphin’ terday, each had good fish luck. The President hookec five-pound barracuda, a Span mackerel and a grouper. Admir Leahy brought in a similar cat with a pompano in addition also hooked a kingfish which away. Last tended the | mander-in-Chief Ball on | liantly decorated tennis ¢ (Continued on Page go Mr. T mer evening enlisted Have your Dodge. cuales Ply mouth or DeSoto Car REPAIRED EFFICIENTLY AT YOUR DEAL ERS—at the RIGHT PRICEII!!! Ine. 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