The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 6, 1950, Page 2

| age two Monroe Cou! at ‘West, as second class matter ASSOCIATED 83 of 1S # ond ere. ES if thank résolutions ytatioom ‘Soome, Ste, will be e rate of 10 cents a line. entertainment by Churches trom ie to be derived are 6 cents a line. eR i ah “Shen torun and ‘invites dis- isgues and subjects of local oF ‘but it will not publish anonymous FLORIDA Ass MONOGRAPH Dear Readers: Soon radio will be a thing of the past and television take its place. In the meantime the newspaper will remain the recorder of news events. There is nothing in sight to replace the old reli- able chronicler of the news. THE ORACLE NOT TAX EXEMPT “Ae a result of a Quirk in the predent lew, fife ifsurance companies have unin- tentionally been relieved of income taxes: since 1046.” The above sentence a quoation taken from the message of the President Set Whe United States to Congress, discus- Ooving the tax policy of the nation, The Pre- Wilent points out that neither the compan- «tee nor their policy-holders have paid tax- * mem more than $1,500,000,000 of invest- ment income per year. While the Government has always, in its tax laws, given favorable treatment to the income received by individuals from life insurance policies and has made a special provision for the taxation of life insurance companies, it was never intend- ed that these companies, which own pro- _ fuetive assets worth about $60,000,000,- 08, should be exempt from taxation. is _» . SUPER-BOMB A DEFENSE MUST =. A report that some of the scientists, who helped ts build the first atomic bemba, have experienced twinges of con- can be imagi- eelence and remorse over its use, put down as little more than the wition of some promoters. The United States, engaged in a great was faced with the threat that Ger- many thoroughly staffed with tent scientists, was concentrating on the development of the atomic bomb. There was nothing else for American science to de but get into the race because sole possession of the atomic bomb by the Nazis would have meant the destruction { Western civilization, with the loss of its great moral and spiritual values. Under the present circumstances, with Russian scientists admittedly in on the “secret” of the atomic bomb and believed to be pushing their pursuit of a super- bomb as fast as possible, there is nothing for the United States and its scientists to do but to accept the challenge. We must have whatever bombs sci- enee can make available and we must have them as early, or before, any other coun- try gets them. Certainly, we must have the super-bomb before the Communists ‘ef Russia acquire such a weapon for pos- sible-use in aggressive warfare. war compe- The credulity of the average man or ®eman is evident in the ease with which “abe? swallow accidental praise. € ra “TO MAKE A LOT OF FELLOWS. HAPPY” —_—_——— 2 & “Navy Man,” in a letter in The Gitizen, enumerated a’good many reasons why the operation of the YMCA should be continu- ed in Key West. In appealing to Key West- ers to contribute to a fund to keep the YM- CA here, he could have pointed out aptly a similarity between the YMCA and our Chamber of Commerce, a4 The chamber gives a variety of affairs to promote goodwill among the tourists in Key West, and the YMCA also provides varied entertainment designed to keep sailors in a cheerful mood wihle on shore leave. With many of the sailors stationed in Key West, time would hang heavily on their hands were the operation of the YM- CA here discountinued. “Navy Man” points out that, with the YMCA closed, sailors could go to saloons or to “places” that he did not specify, though it was easy to understand what he meant. But sailors are like any other class of people that may be brought together for any purpose. Many Sailors do not drink booze in any form; many sailors do not carouse. Considering the several thousand sailors in Key West, only a small percent- age of them visits saloons, and of that per- centage only a few become _ intoxicated. Were that not true, Key West, despite its many barrooms, would not be able to take eare of them when they come ashore in droves. Comparatively speaking, only a few sailors head for barrooms, when they are given shore leave, but on those occasions ever since the USO or the USO-YMCA was operating here, the Jackson Square building was crowded with them. There they entertained or were entertained; there they went to write letters to their folks at home; there they went to relax, or merely to sense the spirit of goodwill and fellowship. When we speak of the importance of the Naval Base to Key West, we are saying something what has been said a thousand times before. When we say that Key West- ers appreciate what the presence of the Navy units here means to the city’s eco- nomy, we are also saying what has been said, day in and day out since the base was reactivated. In view of those facts, accepted by all Key Westers and often stressed by them, we are as duty bound to give the Navy boys a welcoming place to go to as we are duty bound to support our Chamber of Com- merce, so.that it may provide entertain- ment and recreation for tourists who come here. Finally, as “Navy Man’ says in his appeal to Key Westers, let us keep the YMCA operating here “to make a lot of fellows happy.” An election is supposed to be the final word on public policies but most of the time most of the voters don’t know what the issues are until the successful peliti- cians tell them afterwards. FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES There are many anniversaries con- nected with the history of nations and the United States has reached an age that entitles it to observe some memorable occasions. The month of February con- tains its share. We call attention to a few and the reader can participate in some- thing like a quiz test in connection with them. (1) A far-reaching tax measure, of- fecting the entire United States, was made possible on Feb. 3, 1913. (8) Two important treaties were signed in 1922, one of Feb. Ist about naval matters and the other about a long-fester- ing Far Eastern question. Five nations signed the first and nine powers the sec- ond. (3) A special corporation, greatly af- fecting the boys of the United States, came into being on Feb. 8, 1910. (4) Representatives of six states met in Montgomery, Ala., for the founding of a new nation on Feb. 4, 1861. (5) Unexplained violence, affecting an American naval vessel, occurred on Feb. 15th, 1898, killing 252 men. The answers may not be very hard to give but, after casual identification, how much do you know about the events list- ed? Anyway, here are the answers: (1) Wyoming became the thirty-sixth state to ratify the income tax amendment: (2) Washington Naval Treaty and Nine- Power Pact to Protect China; (3) Boy Scouts of America incorporated; (4) First meeting of Confederate Congress; (5) Battleship Maine blown up in Havana harbor. es $ tion, will be another hit, according to my crystal ball. The Players always have a brilliant party on stage after the final performance of a show. Saturday night the folks con- nected with “Laura” gathered about the creaking board and re- laxed for the first time in weeks. The cast stopped being detectives and killers and maids and fright- ened heroines and returned to this world. A little weary, they were, and pretty darned happy. In a way, each of them was glad the strain was over, the tension eased. So everyone took a deep breath, the flood dam of bright talk burst across the stage and do you know what? Everyone ‘turned their attention to “Heaven Can Wait,” the next production. Poor “Laura’ ’was forgotten after the second cuppa cawfee. I guess the real factor the Playets‘ suecess is their un: enthusiasm and sin- cere love of the theater. So there'll be a general business meeting tonight and then, MRS. The Veterans Corner QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF INTEREST TO VETERANS Here are authoritativevayswers from the er servicemen regularly as about insurance, hospitalization and GI Bill education: Q. What happens to the _ divi- dend of a National Servige Life Insurance policy where the in- sured has been adjudged: incom- petent? A. The NS!.I dividend will be paid to the veteran’s legal repre- sentative. Q. My husband has_ been at- tending school under the GI Bill. What happens if his marks are low and his progress is unsatis- factory? A. He may receive the. ‘assist- ance of VA's educational and guidance service in an endeavor to correct those factors which may be contributing to his de- ficiency. But he is obliged to meet the requirements of the school if he wishes to his course there. Q. My husband, an honorably discharged World War II veteran, has been suffering from a slight ailment which may become seri- ous. If he should need hospitaliza- tion, how long will he have to wait before he is admitted? A. Ordinarily, if the disability is service-connected, he will not have to wait to receive hispitali- zation. If he has a non-service- connected ailment and he is an emergency case, he is admitted gible for hospitalization. But if he has a non-service-connected ail- ment that is not emergency, he must wait until a bed is available. (Veterans wishing further in- formation about veterans bene- fits may have their questions an- swered by writing or visiting the nearest VA Ofifce). MR. FORD. PLEASE NOTE “I think Fl open up a motel tea shop.” * “Don’t do it. Those cars have been obsolete for years.” The Rev. Dr. Robert Gordis, of the Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, Jewish leader, born in Brooklyn, physician, Nobel prize- wniner, born in Stoughton, W: 58 years ago. behind | Veterans Administra- j tion to three questions that form-! el | for repairs immediately, providing he is eli- ing briefly with his parents, |Mr. and Mrs. Fi eee e8h i i The new and veddy swank {monthly magazine. “FLAIR,” has hit the bookstalls. FLEUR COWLES is the editor and every j time I look at her photo I whistle long and loud. The magazine has as much class as La Pleur and ‘that means it is just about the lultima thule in. case anyone “asks me. : It appears I have not been ask- ed. | On page forty you will find a story by TENNESSEE WIL- ; LIAMS, “The resemplance _be- tween a violin case and a coffin.” , Mr. Williams is so well known as a playwright that many.overlook ‘the fact he is a brilliant short story writer. : "His story in “Flair” was com- pleted just before the publication went to press, but the editors hastened to make room for it. Tennessee, you. must know, lives have & great parf of. the time. ‘| He certainly. has a Flair for writing. (Oh! No! No Flair such puns!) ee ‘Key West In ‘Days Gone By OF. THE CITIZEN OF FEBRUARY 6, 1940 Announcement was made this {morning of an entertainment to | be sponsored by the Community | Recreation Committee which | will bring one of the nation’s | leading magicians to this city on next Monday evening in a per- formance at the High School at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Poor. who are now guests at the Hotel La‘ Concha, have fallen in love with the city, and have decided to make their home here.. Mr. Poor said that:he is making plans for building and will soon start the erection of his home. City “Council committee-in- charge of the Officers’ Dance to be given tomorrow night at La Concha Hotel Rainbow Room for all. officer personnel of the Navy, announced today that it is very anxious to see a good representa- tion of residents and civilian visitors at the affair. Six of the 11 ships which con- stitute thc neutrality patrol of the U. S. Navy out of Key West, are out of the harbor, an duty with the exception of the De- stroyer Bra which has gone to;the Navy yard at Philadelphia David Wilson, who was visit- William Wilson, during his vacation from college, left on the morning bus to re- sume his studies in the senior class at Harvard University. Today The Citizen says in an! editorial paragraph: “Docile people, like the Rus- sians and Germans, lend them- selves to tyrgnny.” ee t For County Commissioner ing for dinner in her taom over! the she planced out and sa out of 2 big svort ear an bell. He a dog und arm. seting’ trit Don had ae &) nha forgotten, Every day g 3 32 f Pail out . was there. She cc all excitement over: her father crying. “Y to dinner. We with us if-we. waitine for you. my stairs, YY Don is here!” bathroom, since no p! sacred to them. That at been Celia’s teaching. hear them talking wondering what to knew not to cal} out, Als was sure they wouldn’t wait, w: the dogs below. Sure eno it : . Dr. Hugh & Peete @& Prem Your Horoscope | sry er ton Univesity. aemibden st MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1950; Urof. ‘Thomas J. Wertenbaker,| ™* Grete She ee © With proper training this day of Princeton University, noted| Bnalen’. © reer turns out a powerful nature, historian, born in Charlottesville, send) pantera i ection ad with Va, 71 years ago. road views. e mini stincts will lead to extreme’ \.o0. digo, . viciousness. Parents — should en- |» ni ws deavor to lead the child’s mind; Dr. William B. Pitkin, into proper channels until able | Psychologist - author, to choose for -itself. | Ypilanti, Mich., 72 years ago. paired i James Rives Childs, of Vir Mail The Citizen to Relatives | noted mn ginia, U. S. Minister td Saudi, Arabia, n in Lynchburg, Va, ual . 4 a Vi: i it, ~ Political Eid See eee Announcements | J ciew seis tea Good State One 2. 1950 | STAR * BRAND v AMERICAN re TEENS REESE TS| = COFFEE ‘or U. S. 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