The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 3, 1947, Page 3

THIS IS THE SPIC-AND-SPAN service available to all Key Westers. Mobile Chapter 31 pews hours sleep took Rush to t en-thirty, when Robin entered the room. “What have you been doing all night?” asked Rush. “Delivering papers. I took Prime’s car and roamed the Streets. I was afraid there might be some trouble and I kept track of as much as I could but nothing happened.” “I wonder what happened to X. It’s not like him not to make an- other stab at stopping delivery of those papers.” “T’ve been thinking about that,” said Robin. “I’ve got a hunch that X had practically no organization —just a few free lancers he picked up. When he ran out of helpers he was lost.” Rush nodded. “Could be. With Sully, Marr and Carney out of the way he wouldn’t need much of a mob to move in, if that’s what he has in mind.” “He’d need a mayor, though, and a chief of police.” “I think that’s where I lost X. He wanted the big boys out of the way and hoped to hang them on me. But he didn’t expect Pat Gunn to lose the election. By the way, any word?” “Prime’s got a man at every poll. He’s had a few phone calls and it looks like a landslide for Covington. Everybody’s voting for im.” By four o’clock it was all over but the final count. Covington was in by a landslide. Gunn had al- ready issued a statement conced- ing, Robin called at four-ten. “‘We’ve cased most of the spots, Rush. The word for what we find is confusion. Nobody knows who’s Giving Unit THE KEY WEST CITIZEN THE CLEAN-UP By Joe Barry going to do what or to whom. I think if one of them had the guts to step out and say I’m boss he could make it stick, but so far nobody’s had the guts.” ROBIN drove Rush to Coving- ton’s house where Roswell was on guard. With the latter, Rush went in to call on the new mayor, who extended his hand to Roswell at Rush’s introduction. “Now, Mr. Covington, can I monopolize the conversation for a minute? There is something that has to be done immediately or you’ll have the same problem on your hands you’ve always had.” “What do we have to do in such a hurry?” asked Covington. “You have to appoint a new Chief of Police and get him to work tonight.” “That’s fine, Henry. But where am I going to find men I can trust to do ithe job? That’s going to take time.” “It’s going to take about thirty seconds. Here’s your new Chief of Police.” He turned to Roswell. “I want you to organize as many squads as you can muster. Send them to every dive in town and tell everybody who can’t show a legitimate job that he’s due out of town in twelve hours or he goes in the jug for vagrancy. Tell them the town’s got religion and they’re out. Put a padlock on the door of every gambling joint and horse book in town.” Ten minutes later Roswell was on his way to the police station. Covington looked troubled. “I know what’s on your mind, Mr. Covington,” said Rush. “I’m going to take care of that right away,” “You mean the .killer?” Rush nodded. - “I’m going to bring him in my- self,” PERE ocadeccasttetenn Key Westers Free X-Ray Examinations “Won’t you want some help from Roswell?” z “No,” ‘said Rush slowly, “this is one I’ve got to handle myself.” Fifteen minutes later Rush was talking to Bill Prime. Prime asked the same question Covington had posed. “Okay, you’ve got. Covington in,” - said, “now how about the guy with the loose trigger finger? Where's he?” “T think I know,” said Rush. “I’m almost sure but I need a lit- tle help.” “Anything I can give you?” “No, I think this is more in Matt’s line. Is he in his office?” . “T think he’s at home. He sent his column down by messengér about three, after the election was a cinch. He said he felt a party coming on and wanted to get ready. Something about celebrat- ing the election. He said for you to call him.” “I think Ill go out..I want to talk to him and I don’t want ‘to use a phone.” Rush got up and moved to the door. “I'll be back sometime. How soon depends on how much good Matt can do me. If I don’t report in by midnight put Robin. on my tail. He’ll find me.” RR USH found Pedrick in his study seated behind his desk im- mersed in the study of several pa- pers spread out before him: He looked up-as Rush entered. . “Pour yourself a victory slug, pal,” he said motioning to a bet- tle on a corner of his desk. “You did it and Ill bet you’re glad.” © Rush poured the drink and toasted Pedricke with a wave of the glass. He drank it and set the glass on the desk. A “I’m afraid I’ve only got half a victory so far,” he said. (To be continued) HORIDA STATE acaro: eee white truck of the State Board of Health. carrying mobile ‘X-ray The unit was at the County Health Department all day yes- terday, Naval Hospital this morning and Poinciana Community Center this afternoon. It will be in Al the city through July 18. “Under eee oe + e+ ee oer: - Orders” In| Disbanding Youths’ Caraballo Asserts named by Donald Pinder, as the Police Officer Frank Caraballo, | | policeman who keeps groups: of | young men from congregating at | i ee ee 947 Fourth of July S eee re peec White and Division streets, said today that he was merely follow- ing the orders of Chief of Police B. G. Perez. Pinder ' was. spokesman for the young men before the City | Commission Tuesday night when | they complained of being harried | by a police officer. Later Pinder | told City Manager O. J. S. El- | lingson the policeman was Cara- | ballo. Caraballo said that the owner | | | | of the Central Pharmacy. located | on the corner, had requested of | Chief Perez that the corner be kept clear of loiterers. The police- | man said the young men used j profane language, blocked the | sidewalks, made remarks to women passersby and blew police whistles as late as 2 a. m. The City Commission, what stirred by Pinder's plea (Caraballo was not present to state his case), instructed Elling- son to have the police officer de- some- 8 3 © Fritz Hente—Courtesy Cittes Service Company A “Suggested Fourth of July Speech, 1947”, written by Merle Thorpe, for- mer editor of Nation’s Business und now director of business development for Cities Service Company, appears in Service Magazine jor July. lt requires only 214 words, and the point is clear:— sist. Caraballo was placed on | No. 1 beat, on Duval street, by | “Fellow citizens: We are met to! dured defeat, disease and disaster Acting Chief J. O. Kemp last’ celebrate the choice of a national} for’a hundred years in order to night emblem. 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