The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 22, 1947, Page 2

Ep = ee ee ee & £ ' t PAGE TWO! the Key West Citizen - Pub! Daily Except Sunday, by PY gag rag Citigen Building ij dorner'Grecne and Ann Streets —- bg wepaper in Key West and Only Pally’ Nefonros County ww Dtered at Key West, Florida, as second class matter Jbtered at Key vo THE ASSOCIATED PRESS or ck ee is exclusively entitled to Geo Tee AseeSiction of all news dispatches credited i i a it or not otherwise credited in this paper, an ‘ico the local news published here. (ON RATES One Year 0.00 fine Menthe £16 Es tee Month ae - PISING RATES ba Made Known. on Application L NOTICE ; notion, vards of thanks, resolutions 6s ituary notices, poems, etc, will be < cha the rate of 10 cents @ line, oad jotices for entertainment ‘by churches from which a revenue is to be derived are 5 cents a line. The Citizen is an open forum and, invites dis- ion of public issues and subjects of local or eral interest, but it will not publish anonymous | MEMBER Al peedis, rged for al Z 1947 IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN 1. More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion, Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and a City, Governments. ‘ Community Auditorium, MONOGRAPH “| Dear Readers: The shortage of food and its high prices in the United States is due to great extent to the thousands of tons of food sent to Europe. We are over- emotional and somewhat dramatic in our aid to Europeans, while forgetting the needy in our own borders. THE ORACLE. “THE COMMON COLD This is the time of year when the peo- ple of Key West, along with othérs; suf- ~fer from the so-called common cold. Gen- erally, it is neglected, but physicians ad- 2 vise that one be careful when suffering from this almost every-month ailment. : During the school year there ‘is also a *- spread of diseases among children, such \Jas measles. Many of these begin with “.symptoms comparable to those of a cold, _,and for that reason parents should be on guard against such troubles and realize «that medicines effective against colds are -of little value in treating them. Wellinformed people know that scientists have been unable to find the “cause of colds, or to devise proper treat- “ment that is anywhere near perfect in re- swlts. Not so, however, with many medi- seines on the market. They proclaim their rpowers,, ahd while many -of them are beneficial. in treating some of the symp- ~ toms, none of them, as far as we know, remove the undeflying causes. é RUSSIA FIGHTS INFLATION Confirmation of rumors that the economy of the Soviet Union has suffered -- seriously from inflation comes with the “.decree for currency reform and providing °.for new rubles, which will be worth, of- = ficially, ten of the rubles retired. my It seems that the Soviet government o*has determined to abolish rationing but to = put “food and industrial goods” and con- r-sumer goods under unified price control. ss A peculiarity of the program is that r- savings deposits up to 3,000 rubles will be exchanged ruble for ruble. However,, one having cash in. hand will be given only -one of the new rubles for ten of the old. The loans of the government will be ~ merged .on the basis of one new rubleyfor .) three old rubles. i Tre Soviet government says the action _ is aimed at speculators who have accumu. lated ‘great amounts of money and asserts that it would be intolerable for specuta- tors, who enriched themselves during the ~» War and accumulated considerable sums, BUGABOO Millions of words have been printed and blared over the air about Communists, but we are yet to hear an exact definition of Communism. In England, for instance, the govern- ment is taking over a goed many private enterprises, including the Bank of Eng- land, and is preparing to take over others, including the coal mines and _ the steel mills, but Labor party. leaders resent any reference to thema as Communists, or of having communistic leanings. Yet many things that have been done in England, since the Lakor government has been in power, has been. done in Rus- sia, which proudly adhers to its Commup- ism. Admittedly, an Engtishman’s liberty is not ground undey heel as is the so-called liberty under which a Russian lives, but if the British Labor government continues to take over industries, it won't be long before its totalitarianism, will be almost as pronounced as it is in Russia. We have heard discussions in Key West about Communism and Socialism, and always one grooved into the other, but Socialists are loud in their denuncia- tion of Communists, For that matter, he is a wise man. in- deed who can tell the difference between the Democratic: and Republican parties other than in’ minor degrees. Some- times it is said that the Republicans are more conservative than the Democrats, viewed as liberals, then or representative who makes a speech that is ultra-conservative. No man_ has ever been more conservative than Carter Glass was during his long service in Washing- ton. While Communism is detested by Americans generally, yet we must admit that it has come to be something of a bugaboo. A willingness to do a full day’s work explains the advancement of those who labor. FOLLOW THE TRUTH If the spirit of Christmas prevailed, not just for a few days in December, but throughout the year, this undoubtedly would be a better world in which to live. Most of us all too soon forget the noble sentiments which inspire us as the holiday approached, We become involved in rou- tine matters and postpone carrying out some of the fine ideas we had at Christ- mas time. Some of us may even have neglected answering a certain important letter which reminds us of an important work which is being done in our community— work we believe in and want to see con- tinued, But this work-cannot be continued un- less we remember to answer that letter. For this particular letter enclosed sheets of Christmas Seals. We wanted those seals. We look forward to receiving them each year because Christmas Seals have become a symbol of the fight being waged here against tuberculosis. We believe in that fight. We want to participate in it for our own protection and for the protec- tion of our families. Sometimes, however, we overlook the fact that funds are needed for the cam- paign against tuberculosis and that our tuberculosis association depends solely upon our generous purchase of Christmas Seals to support ‘its tuberculosis control work. Sometimes we forget to answer that Christmas Seal Jetter. But it isn’t too late. Let’s keep the spirit of Christmas alive, Let’s follow through by answering that letter. Intelligence makes any business move faster, but it is an essential in connection with the publishing of a newspaper. * PERSPECTIVE Let’s keep a perspective on the scan- dalous revelations in connection with Maj. Gen. Meyers, of the Army Air Force. The Air Force built up from 25,000 men at the time of Pearl Harbor to 2,- 400,000 when the war ended. From spending millions of dollars leisurely the organiation had to spend billions of dollars in a hurry. Hf the great job was done with only one scandal the fact is remarkable. Even to have an opportunity to buy up goods | the discovery of a few more cases of the after the end of the rationing system. ee Ui ies Hi nn alla - Swaias are reasonably safe just now; -- not many girls give their fellows the gate at this season of the year. same nature cannot mar the gallant rec- ord of the Air Force nor dim the lustre of the men who wen control of the air in Eu- rope and contributed greatly to the over- whelming defeat of Japan. TUR «, Radio Programs pore listed below Friday. me Sane one one arg Gam Baure, DEC. 22 THROUGH DEC. 26 Merning 9:00—Honeymoon in Breakfast Club- &:1%—Okiahoma Roundup—cbs €:30—Ghady Valley Folks—mbs sei ee My Story. Drama—abe W:2%—Betty Crocker Talk—abe 10:30—$ay It With Music—mbs 32:@Q—Arthur Godfrey Show—chs Breakfast in Hollywood—abe (:30—-Ben Alexander Show—mbs 4:48-Serials (2% hrs.)—cbs Afterncon 200 ‘Travel be bape oy my rote rd Music—nbe Te TG Band Concerta mba 4:00—-Concert Half-Hour—nbe | 2:00—Four Hours of Serials—nbo Queen for a Day—mbs b - BA Erln Bloott Recoraeesmbe 8:00--Doud! Nothing—cbs Tadles ‘be’ Seatedsabe i ee BRT Witteman Records abe 4:@-—-Hint Eunt Quiz—cbs “« ke All—cbs Strreasuey Band Show abe 4:48—Kiddies Shows 1% brs, (1weat Mie ar nieces €:00—Sch ft the Air—cbs Kicdlea Hour west repeats ibs 6:48-—-Lum and Abner—cbs-east NETWORK PROGRAMS ‘Time ie gastern standard, Forcens MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 Evening €00—News Report, 15 Min.—nbe Newscast Every Day—cbs Network Silent Hou Kiddies Hour (repeat! Network Silent (1 hr.)—mbs-east Kiddies Hour (repeat)—mbs- west 6:15—Sports: Music Time—abe in My Opinion, Talks—cbs 6:30—Red Barber Spor! Lum & Abner repea €:45—Newscast by Three—nbe Lowell Thomas (repeat 11)—cbs 7:00—Supper Club—nbe-basic The Beulah Show News and Comme Fulton Lewis, Jr.— 7:18—News and Comment—nbo Jack Smith and b: 0 Lone Ranger Drama—abe Henry J, Taylor-—mbs 7:45—Kaltenborn Comment—nbe Ed Murrow News—cbs Sports Comment—mbs &:00—Cavalcade of America—nbe ner Sanctum, Mystery—cbs roucho Marx ‘Quiz—abe Scotland, Yard—mbs A $:0 Howard Barlow Concert—nbe Godfrey Tulent Scouts—cbs Opie Cates Show—abc Charlie Chan Mystery—mbs 6:58—Five Minutes News—cbs Billy Rose Comment—mbs 9:00—Voorhees Concert, Guest—nbe Radio Theater Hour—cbs ‘On Stage America—abe Gabriel Heatter Comment—mbs 5—Real Life, Drama—mbs 9:30—Dr. I. Q. Quiz Show—nbo Sammy Kaye Band—abe High Adventure Drama—mbs 10:00—Gontented Concert—nbe My Friend Irma, Skit—cbs Ralph Norman Music—abe Fish and Hunt Club—mbs 10:30—Fred Waring M Screen Guild Farl Goodwin Alan Lomax Ballads—mbs 10:45—Buddy Weed Trio—abe 11:00_News & Variety 2 hrs.—nbe y 2 hrs. —ebs N be News, Dance Bund 2 mbs 92:00—Dancing Continued—abc-west TODAY IN HISTORY (Know America) 1775—Congress votes Esek Hopkins first i commander-in- chief of the Navy—é8 little ships ; hastily altered for war purposes. 1821—The first novel by an American issued; James Fenimore Cooper’s “The Spy”—came out anonymously. 1824—Congress votes Gen. La- fayette $200,000 and a township | of land for services rendered in the American Revolution. 1894—The United States Golf | Association organized. 1934—The League of Nations’ |: International Army, made up of English, Italian, Dutch and Sw dish units, take their stations in the Saar for the January pleb- iscite. 1937—Japs claim they did not machine-gun the U. S. Panay de- liberately, but that some stra bullets may have hit her. 1937—Steel industry of the country at 24 per cent of capac: ty. 1941—Wake Island falls aft heroic American defense. 1943—25 American planes lost in raids over Western German, 1944—The German push thr Belgium unchecked for the 7th day.” 1945—President Truman o ders spedy admission of more refugees. —BICYCLES— Repaired and Rented Also in Stock—NEW BICYCLES - TRICYCLES WAGONS - SCOOTERS SKATES Overseas Cycle Store 920 Division St. Phone 1380 eCeeecccegovcceccscocceccoe EEY WEST outstanding | CiriZin MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1947 ' A MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH NTA CLAUS—AT S15 PER HALF cepa HOUR sae nt ACTOR ROBERT STRAUSS (right), who'll send to your home for $15 per half hour, gives a last-minute briefing | to one of his professionals, Film Actor Victor Mocre, in Holly- wood, Strauss started his Santa-on-order business as a gift to children and out-of-work actors. He's doing a rushing business in and around Hollywood. The noise m is a roa cannot Your Horoscope MONDAY DECEMBER | 1947—Today promises ability ia distance 29 for | cess in life. The mind | and full of enterprise, st cisive and of strong purpose. ng Operators in Miami, Fla will probably be — ulti- Is BACK IN BUSINESS t oy attained, but the way iN | COMPARE OUR RATES | raat) MIAMI ON U.S. HIGHWAY No. 1 | $ $ | may be rocky, though is may be NEAR LeJEUNE ROAD | Monthly Payments ,made easier if attention be paid Visit Our Showrooms—Carloads | . to 18 mos. | 12 mos. | to ihe fc: ice of aut an of Merchandise in Our | SVR Auto and Personal Loans $100 | $ $9.46 jconfidence is a good thing, bu Gj $150 | 10.01 | 14.18 jean be eartied to excess here,» panpy feanicow nn SNC. COMMERCIAL | ea ae —— CREDIT PLA 3 20.01 | 28.36 = é PLUMBING To detect general evidence « Phones 486821 and 40763 life on planets other than t 370 So. Dixie Highway ~ learth would require telescopes | Near LeJeurle Road much Iarger than any in exist- | Miami 33, Fla. ence. Real ICE is Guaranteed PURE Place Your Refrigeration on @ REAL ICE BASIS and You Will Get GUARANTEED REFRIGERATION SERVICE RE A | ICE is More Economical!! It Is PURE, Healthy and Safe Thompson Enterprises, Ine. (ICE DIVISION) KEY WEST, FLA. PHONE NO. 8 By COLLIER CAR Wirepiotg) a Santa Claus le by the ostrich nguished from| SS Pe SSR ae A CULL M MT "unmet Key West’ In Days Gone By), 202, * canines founder of Georgia, born. Died MOP TRE CITIZEN OF [June 90. 178. DEC. 22, 1937 1789—Ann H. Judson, | HMMM missionary | tO Boon ae Secretary. Singleton) of thepe:: . ee t SS of Come eign fields, born at Bradford, Key West Chamber of Com | Mass. Died October 24, 1826. merce has written to the State : f a 1823— Thomas ~° Wentworth Marketing Bureau in an effort to Higginson, noted Bosten solider, :get a better markct for limes} — r author: @n eminent, grown on the Keys. Limes are; Ja lite, bora in Cambridge, plentiful, but the. marketing con- Died May 9, 1911. ‘ditions are, poor, Mr. Singleton Frank N. said. TODAY’S ANNIVERSARIES (Know America) — famed . lator, fam WPA adult educationa! ¢ el pe | were discontinued ye eanhessel :the Christmas holic , but all | will be resumed on December 27. | , oa < onerat. | Muine. Died April 6, | William Knight, who is operat: | jing the scavenger service In Key | West, but whose contract with the city expires on Decemb: A linroeees The Citizen today that DON'T BUY UNTIL YOU lhe will continue to collect Hash SEE THE NEW IE sarbage on an individua oo Surmnswereth | . . a | Overseas Radio & Appliance Co. City councilmen, at a mecting | 716 Duval Street Phone 79 ilast night, voted unanimously to instruct. Mayor Willard M. Al- | bury to close down all gambling | STEELE BES SNES ST | operations in Key W: i Your Grocer SELLS That Good STAR * BRAND AMERICAN COFFEE and CUBAN ‘Try A Pound Today. Buddy Higgs was awarded the jgrand Christmas prize in the} j contest that was held at the Pal- |ace ‘Theatre last night. } aes | | Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hearne | 'and sons, W. D., Jr., and George | | SSE TONY'S srs | Archer, are Cue to 663-05 GREENE STREET | Tampa this evening to visit Mr ; Hearne’s parents, and M George F. Archer, 5 Newton | | street. | | Oifers $* QQ Christmas F " Johnson, who is| You — Money Pree immigration | EACH WEEK IN CASH— the person, who, ir Miss Doris connected with the E = ! service in Miami, has arrived to | To | spend the Ch nas and New | ion « | Year’s holidays with her mother | 2dve ore aba jand sister, Mrs. Thurston John- is Ree | son and Miss Elaine Johnson. \s eae et | Be ni idress plainly yar sSe. rer in the hee ie pee. ee aes hook ar. {and bring or mail it to Tony's holi- ; Aute Body Shop. rived today to spend the days with his parents, Mr. and TS Mrs. Benjamin M. Russell, 1005 i LOST 52 POUNDS! Eaton street. an, Wear Size 14 Again” | Today The Citizen says in (editorial paragraph: { “A tip in the hand is worth two in the market.” If oysters are ‘immersed in ‘| carbonated water for five minu- tes they are much easier to shuck, : ot ie eee { STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE} | TRIUMPH | COFFEE | MILL at it, All Grocers memes INCORPORATED \ | \ 421 Fleming St. aes Phone 778 Overseas Transportation Company, Ine. t, Dependable Freight and Express Service —— between —— MIAMI and KEY WEST Also Serving ALL POINTS ON FLORIDA KEYS Between Miami and Key West Express Schedule: (No Stops En Route) LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (FX- CEPT SUNDAYS) at 6:00 P.M. Ar. rives at Miami at 12:00 o'clock Mid- night. LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 12:00 o'clock Mid- night and arrives at Key West at 6:00 o'clock A.M, Local Schedule: (Stops At All Intermediate Points) LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (EX- CEPT SUNDAYS) at 8:00 o'clock A. M. and arrives at Miami at 4:00 o‘clock P.M, LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 9:00 o'clock A. M. and mi at Key West at 5:00 o'clock _—_— LL! FREE PICK-UP and DELIVERY SERVICE FULL CARGO INSURANCE MAIN OFFICE and WAREHOUSE: 5 PHONES. Sonn age & Francis Sts. ‘