The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 19, 1949, Page 1

Key West, eoantry, VOL LXX Ten Aboard Cutte Reported Killed In Crash Tankers Bow te Bat Proceeds Te Port: pve Cutter j / Mmeet Cat In Two 19—The Coast Guard Cutter m0) tons, and the Stream ff the New clock this 430 d the und h SOS f and coi he point of ward the wban a her npact ever after fiving rash in Just s not the ntinued for ap till early th that » later wa both re t the f wre con was on her nd to Port the cutter was “ The bow of the teve in, but to proceed toward 4 J. under her own of the other until t before the collision. eee Tem peratures At? 30 A.M. EST Temn KEY WEST Key West Airport FOR SALE! FOR SALE! Good Used Cars TWINS GARAGE Your Friendly Studebak: TELEPHONE 16 eeeeeeeeeeroces Dr. Rudolph Ayala mer Resident Physician of Dr. Trelies © and Staff Physician { Dr A. A. Gonseles Hospital, Tampa. Florida General Practice |« Office Hours: 10-12 and 2-6\0 Daily Except Sunday PHONE 1075 409 Fleming Street Florida, has the most equable climate in the with an average tange of only 14° Fahrenheit almost! eral ports | said Cooper Dealer, HEADS SPEAKERS’ Lf BUREAU FOR DEMS * . y RICHARD H. COOPER R. H. Cooper Named Head Of ; Speakers Bureau (Special to the € DeLANO, Jan. 19.— Cooper, Orlando attorney, today was appointed as chairman of the bureau of the State Executive Commit- speakers Democratic tee by Chairman Alex D. Little- field The state democratic chairman charged Cooper with the respon- sibility for directing a state-wide educational program in the prin- ciples and policies of the Demo- cratic party for the next two cars, Cobpe® will undertake the pto- gram in co-operation with mem- bers of the State Executive,Com- mittee, congressional committees and county committees. “Florida is moving toward the status of two-party state,” “If we plan and act wisely this will result in a stronger Democratic party and in better government for our state It is our purpose through the speakers bureau to work to mobilize the rank and file of our (Continued On Page Six) at. Airlines Shows Earnings In December G. T. Baker, president of Na- tional Airlines, announced today that National earned a net in- « e of $60,685 for December, 19453, on a passenger load factor of 4356 per cent company has required passen load factors ranging up to 70 per cent to break even, Some operators have hammer- ed the break even point down in- to the low fifties National's made in the n the cost terials during noted achievement was face of stiff increases of fuel, labor and ma- the last year, Baker Palace Theater CHARLES BOYER and RACHEL KEMPSON in “A Woman's Ver reance” MARALOY Mufflers, Tail and Exhaust Pipes for All Cars Roy’s Key West Auto Parts 121 Duval St. Phone: 442 $SSSSSSSSSS555 BINGO CUBAN CLUB |SOCIEDAD CUBA] Tonight, 8:00 0’ Clock PRIZES 20 Games a PUBLIC INVITEC TIPSSS HS S95 ssssss “ “ s ss jan orchestra j visin wS SSSSSSSSSSS Su! IN fF KEY WEST. FLORIDA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1949 Coast Guard Cutter [Mercury Rammed InFoggySea By TankerGulfStream TumblesIn:- Three States. 10 To 35 Below, Zero . In Wyoming And Dakotas, With Further Drops Expected Tonight (By The Associated Press, CHICAGO, Jan. 19—The mer- t cury dropped today to 10 to 25 be- | low zero in Wyoming and the Da- kotas. Weather men said that the Dakotas would have colder tem- peratures tonight, probably going | as low as 30 degrees. Iowa and Minnesota have tem- | peratures ranging from five to 15 below zero, and public schools in those and other s been closed. Missouri and Kansas also feel the cold wave, though not to the extent that prevails in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa In Topeka, Kansas, members of went to hall to practice for a concert and by the time they were finished they were snowbound. Added to the cold weather in some parts of Michigan, was an icy wind that attained a velocity of 95 miles an hour. have a | Hearing On | Changes In Medical Fees (Spectal to The Citizen) TALLAHASSEE, January 19 A hearing on changes in medical fee services rendered by physici ans for industrial accidents cov- ered by the Workmen's Compen- sation Law has been set for 10 a. m., February 14 in the hearing room of the Florida Industrial Commission in Tallahassee, Chairman Raymond E. Barnes said today. Barnes Said the request for change in the medical fee sche- dule which had been in effect except for minor changes since January, 1943, had come from the Flarida Association of Indus- trial and Railroad Surgeons. in collaboration with the Economics Committee of the Florida Medica! Assqciation. . i Increased rates of from tc 50 per cent are being asked in some instances by these medical groups. In their request for higher fees the medical groups pointed to the cost in surgical supplies dressing materials, office rent anc utilities which they indicate have advanced as much as 200 per cent or more since 194: Insurance agencies, rating bu- reaus, and other groups interest ed in presenting argument on the medical fee rate have been in vited by the commission to be present at theis hearing. Chairman Barnes said that a new rate schedule would be con sidered by the commission after an analysis of material submitted by these groups. 1941 Plymouth Special De Lux: Convertible . . . Good Paint. . Good Motor . . . Low Price NAVARRO, Inc. Opposite Bus Station Builders Hardware STRUNK LUMBER YARD TELEPHONE 816 L MIAMI - KEY WEST BARGE LINE. Inc. CLYDE-MALLORY DOCKS TELEPHONE 6 Barge. Leaves Miami Every Friday ; FOR SALE 1946 Ford 2-Door . Very Clean... Equipped with Radio «+ + Good Tires $1,075 OVERSEAS GARAGE STOCK ISLAND Telephone 1432 Suing To End No Fighting To Guns Silent While Preparations Underway For Peace Talks (By The Associated Press) NANKINK, Jan. 19—The Na- tionalist government is on the point of suing for peace to end the three-year civil war in China. Government officials freely about the preparations to jens but nothing had yet been |announced by Chaing Kai-Shek, j who must approve the terms for the ending of hostilities. It was said that Chaing has sent | tl 1 hree of his limousines to Formo- {sa, and that some of his attend: ants already have arrived there, Nationalistic airioree and ship units are also in Form w: The move for peace has reach-! ed the point where all fighting an all fronts has been discontinued. reported that communist are satisfied with the terms offered by the Nationalists, and for that reason have issued orders to stop tiring till the out-* come of the peace talks has been officially announced. Mmstall Albury As President Of Kiwanis Club William V. Albury was install sd-as president of the Key West Kiwanis Club by Bob Ingalls, of Miami, at a mecting held last night at South Beach Restau- rant. Other officers installed were Dr. Allen B. Shepard as_ first} vice president; Rev. George Mc- Neill Ray as second vice presi dent, and Isadore Weintraub as treasurer. Ira F. Albury has been chosen by the board of directors as secretary Albury said that he needed the , cooperation of every Kiwanian in Key West if he was to have a suc- cessful year as president. Leonard Usina, licutenant gov- ernor of Florida Kiwanis Dis- trict, was taken ill and was un- able to attend the meeting. UNLICENSED. TO BE DESTROYED After Humane Society All turday k Up A all unlicensed up in Key Society Unlicensed ails After logs will Saturday, be picked the Humane Jest by which will destroy the animals vhich are unclaimed and for which homes cannot be found for hem This was the statement today of city officials in urg all own of dogs to get licenses for the A state officials to- animals before Saturday nent issued by city lay says “A reeent ordinance ‘he City C modifies wevious ordinances on the dog ubject and provides for licensing f animals and for various details passed by ‘ommission | tn handling of stray animals “It is only through licensing hat the ewners of dogs can be ceated. Unlicensed dogs will be nicked up by the Humane Society full nt of its facilities or handling dogs, but the society is no other course available than to the exte log license: to destroy d which are un- {claimed or for which homes can j net be found me remaining for obtaining hort and owners steps to obtain heen immediately is hould take xe | GREAT STOCK ISLAND POEMS | There was a young lady of Zenda. Whose language was loving and i tenda. She said to her beau. "To Stock Island we'll go | And Fried Chicken we promptly will renda.” ELOASEY LS Golden FRIED SHRIMP, Too!! | ‘Nationalist Leaders _ In China On Point Of talked | Conflict anaes AT DINNER eet NIGHT | | | | ‘WILLIAM J. BIRD (above). on | the staff of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, | will speak at a joint meeting of local civic clubs tomorrow night | under sponsorship of the Key West Chamber of Commerce. He will talk on the subject, ‘National Affairs.” ‘Clubs To Attend. ‘Chamber Dinner Tomorrow Night The Rotary Club will not meet | tomorrow noon, but will hold its meeting tomorrow ‘night with: the joint dinner being held by the } Chamber of Commerce at the La ‘Concha Hotel, Aquilino Lopez, Jr., president, announced today. It was also Stated today that the Lions Club will not hold its regular meeting tomorrow. night, ‘but will join with the Chamber | dinner. | Also attending the Chamber dinner tomorrow night will be the members of the Junior Cham- ber of Commerce and the Kiwan- ‘is Club. DOGS ARE ! Lt. Baker Here For Duty At PocaChica | Served 40 Months | HE U.S.A. The Key West Cifizen THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER REPAIR LITTLE WHITE HOUSE FOR TRUMAN Expect President Back Here In Februar Work Will Take Three Wecks; To Be Finished Ahead Of His Arrival Here . The Key Wesi Naval Station! began todav making repairs and remodeling the Little White! House, which has been occupied | by President Truman and his val ficial party on the cccasion ®f; their several visits here. | The work is scheduled to be} finished in about three weeks, or well ahead of the forthcoming ; visit of President Truman. News- ! men who were here when the | President and his party, which | included Mrs. Truman and their daughter, Miss Margaret Truman, | November said the President was coming here in February. “He should be here again right after Valentine’s Day”, said a well \ known newspaperman who was* in the official group in November. This year Valentine’s Day falls en February “14, so the President will be expected right after that ; date. Workmen today began tearing: off the lumber that surrounded | the south end of the Little White | ' House. It is planned to build a! larger porch at the south end of the structure. .The President spends mueh of his time on the porch and it will be fitted to his necds. Included in the . work being done at the Little White House is enlarging some of the bedrooms of the building. Then the entire building is to be repainted. Most of the electric wiring is also to be { | | | ! | | | I, | improved. The Little White House former- ly was the home of the command- er of the Key West Naval Base. Now the home is used for the personal usc of the President, his official party and anyone he sends here for rest and relaxa tic he most recent visitors there Ambassador and Mrs. Wa Austin, who departed yester- wer ren Overseas Duty: Got day. The Ambassador heads the re 6 eB dioefelts United States delegation to the Pwo Distinguished Unued beens Flying ¢ ses -——- Licutenant Quentin F. Baker, Albert Disdiel U.S. son of Mr. and Mrs.} S. H. y of Mountain Home ‘Di a ‘i Ni | Arkansis, Monday reported to WACO UASE.| Ig ul Anti-Submarine Development Squadron ONE (VX-1) Boca! Albert Disdicl, 34, died last Chica Field, for duty involving | night in the Monroe County Hos- flying . "| pital, after a short illness. Funer- Daiienenies Geer epee j al services will be held tomorrow ted from Ava, uri, High} at 4:30 p. m. in the chapel of the Sabaaiineiune ter which | Lopez Funeral Home. Rev. D. T. hoe Califor. | Newman, of Glad Tidings Tat ie hanion Colicse f © years! hacle, will officiate. Burial will and tle University of Missouri for | B¢_in the city cemetery ane vear ; Survivors: Parents, Mr. and He entered the Navy in July, | Mrs. Francisco Rodrigues: Broth 1941, receiving his Navy wings/eT John Disdicl, New York, anda commission as ensign in'Franeisco Rodrigues, Virginia July 1942 at Corpus Christi, Tex. Sisters, Mrs. Edgar Taylor, Mrs —" *pas Const “°® | Ernest DeLoach and Mrs. B. R Having served 4 months of CTspell overs dut in’ Trinidad and aes Gi Puerto Rico with Patrol Squadron 204 and in the Pa Patrol Bombing has been awarded two cific are yuadron Dis nished Flying Crosses, four Air Medals. American Defense Ser vice Medal, American Area Cam paign Medal. Asiatic-Pacific Area | Campaign Medal with two stars. | and World War II Victory Me-! dal H Prior to reporting to his new duty station, Lieutenant Baker) attended the Naval School (Gen- eral Line) at Monterey, Califor- | nia, where he received 10 months | of instruction } | | Lieutenant and Mrs. Baker are residing at 1411 Truman Avenye, Key West SNUFFY SPRINTS I TALLAHASSEE, Fia., Grenville Baker's companion, Thelma Griffin, ( car-hop, who was with Baker when his jeep was found early yesterday Authorities later above 21 found Jan. a 18 Mrs tavern bullet wound in bis head. (AP Wkephate) Decrease Of ‘Unemployment ayments Vigan TALLAHAS decrease ih th e Jan amount Citinend 19. of A pay- ments to an increased number of recipients for pen: val unemployed com tion occured in ording to Raymond E. chairman of the trial Commiss ion Florida December; | Barnes, Indus- | The Unemployment Compensa tion Division reported that $414, 567 w. s paid out of the ployment Compensation benefits, in December unemployed crease of one representing a two cent decrease from paid out in Nove the vber were made indiy per iduals, cent 10,400 claimants of the month. Barn sees the employment compensation result of three in December usual policy ¢ nual lay-off o Tampa cigar dustry makes a they believe Christmas down for take inver Also contril creased claim citrus ber 5, forei houses to clo. f fa ati so, Barne: gration of who tries expande’ winter tourist industry ia t increas factors mbori any needed ind Unem Fund in per $422,723 | Payments to 10,500 unin over the previous of un the occuring ney ther mina fo — LESTE ADLER Se POOR OLD CRAIG SERVICE STATION Francis at Division Your PURE OU LET U! NOTICE Regular Meeting and Initiation of B. P. O. Etks, No THURSDAY at 8:00 o CLOCK Phene 9134 Grease. Spiay or Change Your Oil dol For 69 Years Devoted to the tnt Associated Press We, Features ana Phorm Interests of Key West ___— PRICE FIVE CEN CENTE City. Manager Has ; Under Budget ‘odncrease Wages *Slight Advance tn Salaries Seems Permissible lnerease For Greater Proportion Of City Employes Provided In New Budget Authority for slight for a considerable proportion city employees i» inctuded im © 1949 budget submitted to the City Commission Monday sieht | by City Manager Ralph D. Spot j ing j Indicative of ‘increase the | ployees is the ‘tures for the « | ministrative branche [government ts increased | act xpenditure of $30, ‘year to $31,550 for this year | Department of Finance ed from $23,450 actual test to $24,750 estimated thy Polige Division from $4aaa0 i last year to $60, lor this year Fire Division from $68,000 al last year to $76,000 est this ye Cemetery division oT) | actual last year to $0,650 esti ed this y | Sanitation and Health | from $22,700 actual last | $24,050 estimated this year Department of Public $195,000 actual last year t 000 estimated this year Legal Obligations fren $) 16 0 actual last Year to S2Aje0 «+ prepenad cm ” ner freee Div Ser sen fen TPO from $4,800 tual last ye $18,550 estimated + vee The grand total actual exp ditures last year wag $580.900 whereas the estimated exp tures this year will be Seie this ye if the final adopted by the Cow without change Included among th | Neous expenditures for 1968 & item of $10,000 f mper nee | to Garrison Bight. The for much of the inerease penditures for miscellaneo | tegory for this yea | The City Manage repeating what he told Commission Mond cn Ge ee rates the taxpayers pay this yea The budget plate any it any place e : Or ' $73,000 rr p In 1949 ‘ D H Key Woes Players } i Present ONE'S A CROWD j A Modem Comedy | By EUGENE RAS | | 11 This Week | Tickets, S10 Tickets On Sele « { KEY Wkst } DRLG STORE Regular Pertormaace Balance of This Week