The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 17, 1947, Page 1

| j | | | Key West, Florida, has the Mos, equable climate in the country. with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit No. 223 VOL. LXVIII, City Commission To Consider Five Matters Tomorrow AMONG THEM WILL BE KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1947 Senate Goes [Havana Aroused By Criticism C rand Jury Reports Lighting Systeins Of Deeper Into [Of Payment Of Entertaining; Meyers’ Past Cubans By City: OF Key West WITNESS TESTIFIED THAT HAVANA RADIO TODAY * MEYERS WAS SOLE OWNER’) = REPORTS CITY IS PRE- Aireraft Firing Associated Press Day: Wire ‘For 67 Years Devoted to the sae. Service and AP Features Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENT: RESOLUTION ADDING. Franco Plans FIVE HOURS TO WORK; WEEK importance are on the docket for the consideration of the new city commission at its second regular meeting tomorrow night at 8:00 o’clocic. Among them will be: } Several matters of considerable } | MMADRID.—A ministry of de- fense headed by Lt. Gen. Copy OF US. | Defense Idea AP Newsteatures Jose Enrique Varela, present high commissioner of Spanish OF ELECTRIC AVIATION co. | Schools Inadequate — ! Morocco, is reported in army | circle to figure in Generalissimo | Franco's plans for a general re- jOrganization of his govern- An ordinance changing the city attorney's salary from $2,400 to $3,000 a year. An ordinance abolishing the of- fice of assistant city attorney and the attorney’s stenographer. A resolution releasing the city’s -lease of Municipal Hospital so the , government may give a clear title according these zy for creation of such a ministry closely resembling that recently put into effect in the United States. to AT DAYTON (Ry The Axsoctated Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.—B. H. LaMarr testified today that Major General Bennett Meyers, during the time he was deputy chief of aircraft procurement, owned the Aviation Electric Co., Dayton, Ohio. LaMarr explained that Meye had gone to Santa Monica, Ca’ forina, to persuade him to give | up the’job there to work in the Dayton plant. No _ specified amount, LaMarr stated, was of- fered him to change positions, but Meyers indicated that, later on, LaMarr would be given an interest in the company. ;'ments of $1,398.66 for entertain- PARING TO RETURN, i ° | At Four Points | MONEY HERE : : | Firing by aircraft and blimps Cuban radio stations stated will take place today through that the residents of Hava- Friday from 8 a. m. to midnight |ma, are incepsed over an inter-' at Boca Grande, Marquesas, ‘view with A. Maitland Adams, Bérracuda Keys | and north- : me northeast of Key West from 30 appearing in The Citizen No- to 109 miles at sea, according to jvember 11, protesting the pay-'a Navy Base anouncement warning all surface vessels to ing Cuban officials who came remain outside the zones. ‘* RECOMMENDS STEPS BE. Proper Classroom Lighting To Be Discussed Tuesday At Public | “With the exception of* Harris Meeting In Division St. Schoo TAKEN TO RECTIFY CONDITIONS; JURY IS RECESSED ‘Elementary school the lighting , Systems of several school build- j here recently. H Commissioner John Carbonell said that the Havana City Coun- jcil had voted to send a check for the full amount of the bill There will be bombing and strafing attacks’ by aircraft fly-j ing under 2,000 feet. cently, I consider a wilful waste DR. COLMAN, FLORIDA* ‘ings are inadequate, the most for the entertainment to Key ' West. “I personally will oppose the cceptance of the check when it; ent here by the city of Hava- of the publi’s money”, Adams | was quoted as saying in The Cit- | izen on November 11. | “I think the ‘big shot’ attitude was the reason of the commis- | ——— ' glaring example being that of COUNCIL FOR BLIND) Communist Coa ee DIRECTOR, IS MAKING SUS | This was the first sentence of i '“conclusions on public schools” RETURN VISIT HERE | I R Ask ‘as contained today in a report by : i n ome ‘the Monroe County Grand Jury The importance of proper} to the county for the property. A resolution changing from 33 to 38 hours city employes here- after shall work each week. A resolution taking the mechan- } ic, assistant mechanic and the electrical inspector under the su-|! pervision of the city manager and placing them under the director | | of the Department of Public } Service. | These measures have all been { prepared for submission to the! city commission by City Attorney Ignatius Lester. Acting City Manager Edwin Trevor, who is in Miami today, will return tonight and will be} on hand for the meeting of the | comniission tomorrow. : Florida WAA To -~ Sell. $2,600,000 Surplus Goods (Spectal te The Citixend 1 JACKSONVILLE, Nov. 17.—} Between new anc the end ‘ol month, War Assets Administra- .tion ‘in’ Florida is offering for sale more than $2,600,000 worth of surplus property in Florida to World War II veterans, com- Army sources believe the Generalissimo also would en- hance the position of Varela by naming him a_captain-general of the kingdom. Since Franco himself is now the only active captain-general of the realm, this would, in effect, make Varela the Caudillo’s “second- man” at least in the armed forces which are considered Franco’s main pillar of support. With this title. Varela auto- matically would become a member of the Council of the Kingdom and the Council of Regency created by Franco's Law of Succession to name his successor in the event of retire- ment or death. Gen. Varela, now 56, has. a brilliant combat record in the Moroccan wars. and the Spanish civil war. He twice received the Laureate Cross of San Fernando, Spain’s highest decoration for bravery. He was Franco’s min- ister vf war from 1939 to 1942. While considered a monarchist, he is loyal to the generalissimo. Lieut. Gen. Jose Solchaga Zala, .vaptain-general of Cataimtia, is regarded as the most likely candidate for minister or secre- tary of war. For minister or secretary of reports generally pick the preesnt air minister, Division Gen. Fdu- ardo Gonzalez Gallarza or Divi- Asked by Senator Ferguson, |na”, said J. Carbonell today.'sioners to have the city defray ;C!sstoom lighting, both natural if anybody besitles Meyers own-|‘"The Havana people certainly expenses. But if the commis- | and artificial, will be thorough-} i s = {treated the residents of Key sioners felt thet way about. it, ly discussed here tomorrow } ed stock in the company, LaMarr replied that, so far as he knew, the general was the sole owner. “How much in contracts did the company have when you started with it?” Ferguson ask- ed. and LaMarr replied, “About $20,000.” The ovject of the investigation } into General Meyers’ record dur- ing the war is to show ‘that he he w interested in aviation companies while he was deputy procurement officer for _ air- raft. Mason Smith, NEA European Writer, Returns To Home (Speeiel to The Citizen) GOUVERNEUR, N. Y.—After:a three and one-half months tot of Europe, which he covered fori ais paper and the National Edi-| torial Association, Mason — R. Smith, editor and publisher, The Times-Press, returned home here. h flew in from Istanbul, West royally in their city last July, and it was up to Key ; West to return, as best we could, ithe courtesies extended us.” | | “Paying $1,398.66 by the city commission, at its final meeting j yesterday, for entertaining Cu- ban officials who came here re- why did not they pay the money out of their own pockets, not make the taxpayers and rent- payers of the city foot the bill?” Today Mayor Adams_ had comment to make regarding the reaction of the Havana City Couneil. Enough Babies Born | Locally To Assure | Key West’s Growth | CENSUS BUREAU STUDY4 SHOWS POPULATION Key West BPWC WOULD GO UP WITH- Ep Hostess To" East \ i |. OUT.IN-MIGRATION. Sheath | UFrom Wnshingenm, cocccpumaent, Coast Visitors ne WE SHING TON, Di) New) ne Key ‘West Business and —Key West women give birth to Professiona] .Women’s Club mem- a large enough number of babies bers wifk,-be’. hostesses. to all that the city will grow with. iB, lubs’in ‘the Seventh Dis- when Dr. Louis J. Colman, M.| A, director, Prevention off ‘Blindness, Florida Council for! ‘the Blind, addresses a public! ;Meeting in the Division Street! \Elementary School, Division ,and White streets, 3:30 o'clock ; ‘in the afternoon. | ! Unable to reach the city last {month in time for a scheduled | jtalk before the P.-T. A. of the | Division Street School, Dr. Col-; man is returning here to fulfill] ithe engagement. He will have a ! greatly enlarged audience at the! meeting tomorrow. The time has ‘been set back half an hour to al- low officials, faculties and P.-T. ;A. members of all the public, {schools in the city, as well as the: ; Seneral public, to attend the: | public session. | | Dr. Colman believes the | message he will bring is vital-' ly importent to the school children of Key West and | and wishes to have as many | responsible persons among his | | audience as possible. On his last visit, Mrs. C. Sam B. Curry, president of the Divi- sions Street School P.T A ranged for Dr. Colman to to, the citizens of the city over Leftwing Aid AIM IS TO OVERTHROW DI GASPERI GOVERNMENT: 75,- 000 ON STRIKE IN MAR- SEILLES (Ry The Ansnctated Presay ROME, Nov. 17.—Italian Com- munists called on Leftwing So- cialists to join with them in an attempt to overthrow the DiGas- peri government, it was announc- ed today at Communists’ head- quarters. Speakers for the Communists, here and in Milan, praised Rus- sia and denounced the United States. 1 Soviets,” {to Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr. The grand jury was recessed . immediately by Judge Lopez, subject to call for the remainder of the November term of court. “Rebardless of the blame for ‘this deplorable condition (re- garding the lighting in the schools), the Grand ‘Jury rec- ,ommends that immediate steps {be taken to rectify the same”, j continues the report. “If funds are on hand for this purpose and can be so utilized, an adequate lighting system should be installed in the Divi- sion Street School immediately. If no funds are available, a loan , Should be procured, if possible, ‘and a system installed. “The grand jury likewise rec- ommends that the lavatory facil- ities in Key West High School sires to enhance be tied in with the municipal one speaker Sewage system. said, “should cast its lot with the .™ ‘In conection with the Poin- ciana Elementary School, a road- (The French government moved Wa¥ should be constructed to the today to try to stop the general service entrance of the said strike in: Marseilles," where. 75,000 school and ‘also to the front en- in that city are advocating ; Menare idle. Communist leaders trance So.that Nehicles approach. the ing the building will not jeopar- overthrow of the Ramadier gov- dize the safety of the children at ernment. Unless he resigns, Com- play on the playground. munists asserted, not only-.will’ “It i8,also recommended that mercial btyers and all -priority. groups, Donald R. Bliss, Region- | *. ce re i es ‘le an. {sion Gen. Jose Rodriguez de ep ae me paprpanxillss, Ap | Lecea, now commander of air bar ereega Le fixed price set- | frees in the Straits region. Spot bid and fixed price set- |" Adm, Salvador Moreno, former aside sales are scheduled for | navy minister, is mentioned as Wainwright Shipyard, Panama | likely to get the post of navy de- City; Gato Warehouse, Key ! partment chief. West; Buchingham Army Air (Continued On Page Eight) ‘Mrs. Mary Carsten VA Announces ind In October Examination: Death of Mrs. Mary Carsten. : 7 | formerly a resident of Key West An examination for probation- “ at Baton Rouge, La., on October ary (permanent) appointment | 94 was reported here today by to the positions of instructor, | Jetters received from a daughter, shop retraining; instructor- Su-| Mrs. Mae C. Gallagher, New pervisor, shop. retraining; and) York City. chief, shop retraining, at en-; Mrs. Carsten was buried in trance salaries ranging from! Baton Rouge. Another daughter !Mrs, Ed Madigan, Baton Rouge alos survives. It is believed Mrs Carsten left the city about 1931 $2394 to $4149 per year, was an- nounced today by the Veterans Administration. CS pp nd ht tatadntedadedadndndl BRADY’S for. ‘ d Hydraulic Brake Experts | Lou Smith Auto Service | White st Fleming Phone No. 5 “Opposite Azmy Barracks” 1214 White Street RAaeneereneres nese “A Thank You’ To Our Friends and Patrons The proof that Key Westers appreciated the effort expended in giving to them something different was evidenced by the large attend- ance at our Re-Opening. It was most gratifying. We will endeavoy to give the Public Our Very Best in Service and in the Serving of Good Food at the Same Old Prices. Once again our heartfelt thanks to all. THE LEES. Lee's Orient Restaurant 506 Fleming Street, Near Duval Street TELEPHONE 1379 CHOICE POULTRY | Phone 540} expenses. out the aid. of. in-migration, it eats the state federarony at a py Peat + 96 cities, Wes revealed toda: fete? meeting to eld this nO ae ead ane A study of Census Bureau da- | wesekEnd, Nov. 22 and 23, in Key tries. He ‘filed stories describ-; a indicates that Key West wo-] "Ree in ent ing these countries at every stop.'men are producing six per cent] 1°, bengiet at Hon aes These in turn were dispatched to| more babies than is required to! Coturday evening, at Lee's Res. A - maintain, over a generation, the ) taurant, when approxituntcly 200 's for publication. I » status quo. | women of South Florida organi- 20 columns were thus made; Census Bureau officials have} zations will be welcomed by the ble to readers ‘across the ‘devised a method of measuring jgcai group. ; ' a ieee Pee Labvebrcucl in: the “replacement index"—al-, Members ‘Turkey;-to this northern N- ew: the local radio station following his late arrival here. He also ap peared before the Lions Club. which works in close harmony with the Florida Council for the Blind. In a letter to the superintend- | ent of public instruction, mem- bers of the school board, princi- pal and P.-T A. president of the Division Street School, and cou of the Hollywood in- | most interchangeable with the B.P.W. will act as hostesses at others, Dr. Colman is very criti- cluded Ireland and Great Brit. net reproduction rate”—for ur- the Sunday morning breakfast to cal of the lighting in the schools | gin; | Portugal, Spain. | Maly; ban area, While the bureau has be given at the Oceanview les-! of the city. ence qanese Netiandar, ben ‘not published such an index for tauren’ | “There are some standards ie, Nerwer, Sweden, and | Key West, using the formula de-! Mrs. Edna Van Acker, of Mi-'that must be followed in some inland: Poland and Czechoslo- | vised by the Bureau shows that ami, | chairmen of the Seventh classrooms,” the Prevention of ; Germany, Austria, and | Key West has an index of 106. District ¥ preside a es 1 )2) Blindne: Division director “reece, Turkey. In each coun- ‘It is based upon the standardized #-™- SUSE DEL Rela aice ert. writes, “and the one that is try Smith’s stories gave eye- ratio of children under five to TERE ee irectly fol-: most important is lighting. witness accounts, not only of , women between the ages of 15- lowing breakfast. “The quantity of light physical appearances but also | 44, and a comparison with the At 12:30 Sunday, luncheon at; ghould be very closely inter- the LaConcha Hotel will be pr an interpretation of economic | number of such children per <ideq over by the Ft. Lauderdale} Wve? with quality. Environ- forces at work. {thousand women required for | group aa heatess. ment in @ classroom has a Smith has announced that he’ maintenance. ‘A sightseeing tour and other! 9f@at deal of importance re- nlans to lecture before service Jn Key West there were 380! entertainment to acquaint the! serslas oe children's eres and clubs and other groups. He will ohitdren under five per 1,000 cisitor. me i Le! ™inds and our duty is to pre- Gaacallableynotsonly, to) those: ees ~ pyiatOnes mand Of pom Will (De zee ol thetelevesiand ito tae women in the child bearing age. ; Required for replacement alone, seeing Key West for the first time, | being planned by the commit- | publiskers who used his columns but to any other publishers who prove their minds”. Dr. Colman then lists a num- | aie 2556.1 r or a in charge of the weekend) nila like pee esent ate 355.8 children per 1,000 wo- | tee in Ry a ear J Se ey a eetiter cone men in the child bearing age. | Program. 2S Go GR OG. nie a Geaimdualivavel ve tel, (Continued On Page Eight) | SS : stated fee plus travel and hote ee —| B°NAL AUXILIARY | Smith, a Navy veteran, says his | MEETS TUESDAY | se interest in international, s “principally from the ndpoint of permanent peace” a principal reason for his aking the trip. ELT EET POOR OLD CRAIG SERVICE STATION i Division at Francis Phone 9134, | CHAMPION. ‘Outboard Motors $127.00; nannaranamanranane LTT | enmene PRESCRIPTIONS toer-ai- AEE: John T. Carter of Miami for Compounded by Experienced ' $400, according to a warranty ‘Won t You Please? | Pharmacists ! deed filed Saturd with Circuit j J 4 =a ELVEDA RAY. i A regular meeting of the B’Nai! AT Col Zion Auxiliary will be held to-| morrow night at 8:15 o'clock at} ——————— ————— the B’Nai Zion Synagogue. | ROY'S KEY WEST AUTO PARTS 121 Duval Strest wewwes Phone (02 ae Where Can You Get 2 Fresh Eggs Crisp Bacon - Toast Georgia Iee Cream Coffee For Only 35c? Duffy's Tavern Division and Simonton Streets 7 A.M. - 10 A.M. DAILY and SUNDAY We Bake All Our Own Pastry, in- cluding Fresh Danish Pastry Daily ' PROPERTY SALE Lorena Powe and — other: transferred a piece of proper on the mainland to Mr. and Mrs. 1114 Division St., Cor. Varela Phone 177 Free Delivery veewwore FOR SALE ‘47 Buick Super, low mileage ‘47 Olds, Club Sedan, 4,000 Miles | NAVARRO, Incorporated “in Celebrating | Her Birthday | THE DUVAL BAR. ' Tuesday Nite, Nov. 18 \ Biss a i oul al Oppasite Bus Station PALACE THEATER JIMMY DAIS in “LUUISIANA” News and Features Monroe Motors INC. 1113 White Street PHONE 725 Neen eee aa aaaaaadaaaaAA —VISIT OUR RETAIL DEPT.— ” the strike in Marseilles ‘continue but also will spread.) Examination. -- For Postmaster At Marathon The Post Office Department announces that an open compe- examination will be held the position of postmaster at Marathon. One of the requirements for appointment is that the appli- cant must have been a resident of Marathon for at least one year. SELLERS IS IN JACKSONVILLE Jack Sellers, manager of Mon- roe Motors, Inc., ville to attend the advance showing of the 1948 Ford truck. He expects to be gone all week VwvvVvve Tomor 12 is in Jackson- . iwv wv VT VV VV VT VVVWW MEATLESS TUESDAY + + + (Published by Government Request) » 2242£4444444440484 \$4444444444444444444 the: Pointiana, Elementary school be: pro with ‘a ‘light ‘at: its {front eriféane sso’ that illumina- j tion canwbé provided wherever scheol so@ialevents are held at | night in this institution.” { The Grand Jury also found that Fire Station No. 3 “consti- ‘tutes a potential menace, not only to the lives of the men sta- tioned there but also to valuable firefighting apparatus which it contains. Members of the Grand Jury, who inspected Fire Station No. 1, noted numerous cracks, from which it is led to believe that the building is structurally un- sound. It was also reported at this station that considerable | difficulty is encountered in the |velay of calls through the cen- ' tral switchboard aparatus. “The Grand Jury understands ,that the alarm system is now , under repair and has been under repair for some time”, the report “Owing to the important nature of the project it is rec- (Continued On Page Eight) vvvvvv" row ls ° ° e e e ° e ° e e e e e e e e e e e e e e nent aig: ramenstagpmene ra So etx