The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 26, 1949, Page 2

— emteree ot Key West, Florida, as second clase matter —————— nemne Fee Aseectatap Panes he Anoeaeates ree te soeivet entitled to we all news ches ited tl oy Bet othe wise eredited in this paper, and ~ (+ heel published here. . pl eet ey oar SeTisive BATHS 4 cents @ line. nd invites dis- f loca) or lear Readers fefore the gtand jury the other dey os a witness, the writer was given £2.00 for the 10 minutes he was on the tand. That was the quickest money he ever made in such a short time, and is worth recording THE ORACLE PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES At least one of the suggested changes » the city charter is commendable. It per- ime te changing the charter so that, in he event of the death or resignation of a ty commissioner, the commission be em- pewered to appoint the candidate who wee next highest in the immediately pre- ceding election As that provision of the charter now while, & special election is held, entailing ot of $1,200. Though the commission rm of government in Key West has been effect less than four years, two special tions have been held to name commis- sonerm, one vacaney due to death and the ther to a resignation Hut another suggestion of a change is net in keeping with the aim of public of- ty to keep informed the people they It has been proposed that only the ' f ordinances be published instead of @ them in their entirety lf only the title of an ordinance is hed, residents will no more know the mpert of the ordinance than they © trying to determine the contents ok or a short story by its title, et assume a title reads, “An Or- wulate Traffic.” How would eople of Key West know what the tions are unless they call at the city And what pertains to that title also at ther ordinance well for the city commission to money but it is worse than wiee and penny foolish to save a toflars. for only a few ordinances are hed inthe course of a year, at the keeping residents, including gnorance regarding any pro- egal act or change of an act the " miemplates putting into ef- hing only the title of an ordin- * money ia in line with a miser’s @ himeelf of the necessities of life THE MARSHALL PLAN There is always a lot of discussion in hington over the so-called European ery Program but in the final analy- the best judgment of the American ‘ ernment says that the program must ed t-—even if it does cost more 54 billen dollars a year Our best political observers seem to od in the belief that there have been were towards peace in Europe during the oy Millions of people have been m death and starvation by the i United States Government, and the work . even though it might be a e cheaper t overt Russia by drop- me « few of our atomic bombs in their Freedom of the press is fine for a na- tien which has a press that is free, PACT MUST HAVE-TEETH™ Progress on the proposed North At- lantie Security Pact is being made’ rather slowly with Seeretary of State Dean Acheson saying that it is more important to build the pact solidly than hurriedly. One of the issues now to be decided involves the commitment that the United States will miake in connection with the joint security obligation. The European countries at first wanted a clause pledg- ing the signatory powers to take “military and other action” to support any pact member suffering an armed attack. The United States demurred to this, saying that under the Constitution, Con- gress alone could declare war and, in ac- cordance with this viewpoint, the phrase was changed toread: “Military or other action.” Now, the United States proposes that no specifie reference be made to “military” aid and that in event of an armed attack ona member nation, the other powers signing the pact will pledge themselves to “take action forthwith.” This is a watering-down of the intents and purposes of a security pact. While Congress alone has the power to declare war, the Constitution also provides for treaties, which, when ratified by the Sen- ate, become binding upon the nation. Certainly, if American military action is to be “understood,” there is no objection to making the obligation unequivocal. In Washington, one hears the explan- ation that the pact, as it stands today, con- tains a principle and several qualifica- tions. The principle, it is explained, is that an attack on one nation in the pact shall be regarded by the rest as an attack on all. The implication is that if there is an armed attack upon one nation includ- ed in the group, the United States and the other nations, would react as if their own territory had been attacked. The United States, it seems, wants the pact to contain some qualifications, in- eluding (a) the right of each nation to determine whether an armed attack had actually occurred, (b) freedom for each nation to decide what action to take if an armed attack actually occurs,“and (c) no direct and specific obligation to take specific action to deal with any indirect aggression. We find it somewhat difficult to be- Neve that the free nations of. Western Eu- rope will be able to accept.a treaty em- bodying this point of view as a guarantee of assistance inthe event of armed ag- gression by the Soviet Union, or any oth- er great ‘power. Consequently, if the se- curity pact is to perform the function that it was originally designed to achieve, there seems to be a necessity of a binding commitment from the United States. The argument is made in Washington that an explicit reference to military ac- tion, on the part of this country in the event of armed aggression against another nation in the security agreement, would depend upon the decision of Congress. Consequently, it would not give the Eu- orpeans added security although it might lead to avoidable opposition inthe forth- coming Senate debate. We are not inclined to agree with this reasoning because it is inconceivable that a Congress of the United States would fail to carry out a commitment embodied in a treaty signed by this nation. There might be a minority in opposition but, if the nation’s word and influence are to count in world affairs, this country must be prepared to carry out in full all obliga- tions assumed under a general security pact. It is not the money but the principle of the thing—is an expression so often heard, but the spelling continues to be, principal, Principles are usually read, not lived. WE DON’T STOP GROWING A recent news item in the Washington newspapers published stories about the problems of crowded schools and yelped loud prophecies that ten years from now jump to ten million students. there are 24,500,000 children enrolled in the Nation’s elementary, high schools and other public and private chools. What will we do about it? Give the kids a little better chance in the public schools than you had when you werea youngster. That’s more logical than it is to patch-up schemes for shifting the ex- penses of education from district communi- ties to the Treasury of the United States. “Te sy RUSSELL KAY this week I find up to my ears wi staged by n Exposition at in detail but I can assuré you The Exposition itself showed much improvement and as mild weather prevailed throughout the week attendance was Winter Haven bulged at the seams with visitors throughout the entire week and hotel accommodations were at ut this condition seems to ap- ply throughout the tourist area. The West Coast has enjoyed an excellent tourist season and at- RUSSELL KAY Says West Coast Is Enjoying Excellent Tourist Season tractions like Cypress Gardens, | is in Key West visiting relatives. Weekiwachee Sunshine Park Race | Side at 717 Southard street. Track and others all report a record breaking season. Florida certainly has much to; @trived yesterday to visit his par- be thankful for this season des- pite our citrus troubles. Weather has been perfect from a tourist standpoint and while may not be spending as lavishly : pei : as they did, they are here and the } With Oogles conducted by y contribute to the | the manager. state’s economy area reports, hotels filled and the tourist influx at its peak despite ons that this would be an enough to hold prices within rea- son and keep hi-jackirig to a, minimum, we can keep these vis- | itors with us and insure their re- turn another year. And while we are on the sub- ject of visitors. Now is the time! to start a campaign for summer each year we find more and more ecting this state for their summer vacation. If our hotel, restaurant, travel and attraction people would ali get their heads together now and work out a summer vacation of- fer or package, I am confident that thousands of summer visi- tors could be brought here. Special excursion rates could} be offered by rail, air, bus and boat that would include all co that would have a tremendous ! It shouldn’t be difficut | to work out a number of attrac tive offers to fit most any p ock- | ctive | th knowledge in advance of trip would cost. on getting our |} share of this business. | We can look for keen summer | & competition from the Carolinas, | Maine, Mexico, s Alaska and other have awakened to the fertile and | profitable field rep u, Hawaii, | resented by | 1 the summer tourist Florida can hold her own with, any of these areas but she will | have to go after the business with ; S¢n Ernest Hormom that defeated advertising and pub! work closely with sociation the vanced that mail-away editions} were sent to a World’s Anti-| of Florida publications would be {Slavery Convention in London, the country’s high school population will At the present time it is estimated that | just as effective in stimulating in- | but terest in Florida as a summer re- sort as it is in developing winter | busineess, and that such editions | Daytona Beach has done an ex- could be profitably gotten out in| cellent job in this respect and in the spring with a summer appeal just as they are in the fall for winter business. Many Florida attractions have already worked out special sum- mer programs and have found it effective and profitable. A state program could be developed with events and attractions provided throughout the summer months. Russell Kay Dizzier After Press Breakfast Past Weekend i Than During Hectic Florida Fair Previous Two Weeks I thought I was dizzy last weekend after two weeks at the Florida State Fair, but as I approach another column deadline even zanier due to the fact that I've been the Press Breakfast, annual ‘show folks in connection with the Florida Citrus Being an “off the record” show, I can't describe the event that the bars were down and the sky was the limit when it came to harpooning politicos with Governor Fuller Warren taking the brunt of the good natured ————————— Key West In Days Gone By AS TAKEN FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN OF FEBRUARY 26, 1939 AUUUUULUUSE GLUE AEST | “phis is once Miami is as warm {in winter as Key West,” G. S. } ! ! bm | Kennecy, meteroralogist in | charge of the local Weather Bu- reau, said today. Lowest temper- ! ature in Miami during the last 24 ‘hours was 74 and the highest 80, ‘the same as in Key West in both : instances. The Citizen publishes an As- sociated Press dispatch today ‘from Washington, in which For- | tune Magazine says that, accord- ,ing \to a poll just completed, ; there is no chance of President | Roosevelt being re-elected next year. Mrs. Charles Johnson of Miami | During her stay here she will re- Harold Albury, of Jacksonville, 618 Grinnell street. La Concha Rainbow Room was formally opened last night Dr. J. M. Renedo, formerly of Key West, now of Miami, is here visiting relatives and friends. Miss Madge Sands, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atwood Sands, ‘left yesterday on a short visit in Mi: ami. Richard Knowles, who had been here visiting relatives, left this morning to resume his du- ties at Pigeon Key, where he is employed by the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District. for Miami on a business trip. Today The Citizen says in an editorial paragraph: “A man will never change his mind if he has no mind to change.” - TODAY'S } BIRTHDAY By AP Newsfeatures’ les, killed more Germans and taken more prisoners in World War II armored divi- sion command- er under the flag. ‘‘Hard- boiled Har- mon” comman- ded the troops and! the famed German soldier, Field and | Marshal Erwin Rommel, in the transportation companies, and it} final stages of the war in Africa, isn’t a bit too early to start plug-| and led the First Armored di- ging for such business. At a recent meeting of the di- rectors of the Florida Press As- | vision in the capture of Rome. In 1940 several women, in- cluding Quakeress Lucretia Mott, vere not permitted to take j their seats. consequence has enjoyed a prof- itable summer season for years. The slogan “Florida, The Air Conditioned State” advanced by the Florida State Chamber of good one and should be broadcast starting as of NOW. Let’s go after this summer business and GET IT. WER I by Bennie. Hall T was there about Ker, she wondered, that made Jack Barnes—and, yes, George Newton too—assume that all Lia = is this anyhow? It it’s ig geen peg th thing I ever hi Where I came i told yoo T had other plans.” aad *% He we sort oF believed ieithen, b : n’t any more. Can wrte done Cebit Soe how could I? I to go back into training. I to. ve Uncle Dave ‘inniebelle—now? I—I just couldn’t!” He was thought really wanted to you could go into tr here in Carrolton. our little hospital isn’t for you. You want some! hasnt’ got. I did too till I came to find a job I Now I'll take just to stay there. Matter of, ‘| wanting me to come in for ehrerig i ‘Why, that’s fine, Jack.” cree Reet Shah fore fory think I dont like Carrolton | you're crazy. I lo’ of it. I'd like to live rest of my life. I—’ “Well, what are we waiting Bett, igaored “As toe the little it’s wonderful. I'd li better than training there, arrolton a couple of days ago. Been practically camping on Doc's A} trai r si It looks as if they might pat up their difficulties and get back together again. At least she’s certainly working at it, and he doesn’t seem to mind too much.” way home, Jack stopped the car at the side of the highway and people” were J a i E : ? cdl cith ire Prat} i a 8 ve tl fF. 6 callin ce Sve dans Ail hadn’t you heard?” He in surprise. “It’s over town. She breezed into Later, when they were on their WILL YOU SMILE? sight, possibly due to the effect ER FICTICIOUS ME STATUTE > HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage | ents, Mr. and’ Mrs. Harry Albury, | ;, us name with jorida. Dated February 4, 1949. ARTHU You are hereby pear to the Bill for Divorce filed the above styled use on or before the 21st day of ch, A, En 2 a contained therein will Fred J. Dion left this morning : Done and Ordered at Key West, this 18th day of Pebruary, rt. : (sd) Kathleen Nottage, William Vv. Albu given that Ed- led his final re- tor cum testa- GEN. ERNEST N. HARMON. : tourist , born February 26, 1894, in Low- » that prospective | €ll, Mass., is credited with having . Ryan, deceased; tinal discharge, pply to the Hon- than any other] « nexo of the estate of R ch of you are hereby d demands which you, you may have against of Benjamin M. Russell, ell, also known. @: at his office in the house of said County at Key West. months from the time of the jaim or demand shal} be in writ and shall state the pla office address of the shall be sworn to by and 4 such claim or de- mand not so filed s trix of the Last Will a Testament of Benjamin M known as Benjamin MU ton’ Ruseell, also known as B. known 43° Milton ceased. Russell, decop jsimarS-12-19,1949 Commerce a few years ago is a] As Electric eels have poor eye of their own shocks, or these of Parental . neighboring eels. Philosophy “Faith, and it would be much easier to keep the wolf from the} 95° it Court of Monroe County, ;doof if we could just keep the storks from the chimney,” said Pat as the smiling nurse let him take his first peek at the latest | addition to his famil; Before You Buy set SUNSHINE CONSTRUCTION CO. 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