The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 12, 1950, Page 1

A ce VOL. L LXX1, No. 87 he Key West C€ THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 i. .T , 1950 New T: ype Of Submarine To Defend America In Time Of Aggression New Weapon Is Pigmy Sub That Can Be Mass Produced a Mass., Shakin 12.—().—A_high-: ranking na proba sos discussed an Fanine can weapon on which this nation will depend heavily in case of aggression. It is a rew type of submarine, which is. small -en- ough for mass production. but agile enough for killing thrusts against enemy submarines, The new American weapon was discussed by Rear Admiral C. G. Momsen, Assistant Chief of Naval Operations and in charge of undersea warfare, He discus- sed the pigmy submarine in a speech at a businessmen’s lunch- eon here. Admiral Momsen said _ the Navy intends to build its subma- rine defense against enemy sub- arines around the new small type vessel now under construction. He said three of these under- sea killers are. being built at pre- _Sent—with the first due for de- livery next year, Admiral Momsen is the inven-} tor of the famous Momsen lung, which is used for escaping from submarines, and_he also is an ex- perienced cubmarine officer. He said that from his own ex-j perience he knows that there is nothing which strikes. more ter-| ror in the heart of a submarine- man than an enemy submarine perating in the same he Same ware: L. Carbonell Fy or. ‘Reconsidering Tax Abatement Commissioner .Louis Carbonell stated yesierday ' afternoon that he was for reconsideration of the $5,682.95 tax abatement to owners of the Wm. Curry Sons property. Carbonell’s statement follows: “Since the reduction of taxes voted last Saturday by the city commission on the former Curry Sons property I have found con- siderable controversy among the people. “I think it might be well to reconsider this question in’ a public meeting. One of the most important points to decide is whether ‘he property was not really overassessed in the 12 years past. The, record shows consiredable inconsistency or as- sessment and I believe that the owners of the property should be allowed ta- present this argu- ment before the public. “During this period, for in- stance, assessment has increased (Continued Qn Page Six Served from 6 P.M.-1 Ast. PALM CLU. STOCK ISLAND’ Florida’s Hard. Working Senior Sai In gas United Stale Senate’ He Gets Things Done for Florida! (Paid Political Advt.) IF YOU WANT MORE ECONOMY and LESS SALES TAX / - There that he will not do so. ‘And! * MAN ON SCOOTER IS NEAR MEACHAM FIELD —* Harry Lee Carey’s BULLETIN ) Chances Of Recovering F ! | i Are About 50-50, Doctor Declares 2,000 Stranded InjShanghai Harry Lee Carey, 24, of 1122 : Angela street, was seriously in- }jured last night when a_ motor ; scooter he was = | Roosevelt boulevard near the air- WASHINGTON. — (). jport threw him in the roadway. Secretary of State Dean He was at first taken to Mon- Acheson said today all plans! roe County Hospital in an ambu- have been abandoned to re- {jance from the Lopez Funeral papi po eee Home, but later was transierred » 2 U.S. el Shancsal be tee hee | to the U. S. Naval Hospital, when told newsmen efforts will be made to get Chinese Commu- nist permission to move the refugees to a North China it was found he was an Army ve- teran of the last World War. port or to the British colony (* Hong Kong. i Doctors at the Naval Hospital said today his condition was so \serious they thought his chance: of recovering were about 50-50. {Carey had a cranial injury, but |the doctors do not know yet whether he suffered a fractured skull. It seems Carey was alone on the scooter, It must have struck some obstruction that threw him heavily into the roadway. iBundenz Discloses |He’ll Reveal 100 |Hidden Commies, MIDLAND, Mich., April a ‘Collins Indicted (#).—A_ forrher Communist who By Grand Jury has now returned to the Roman Catholie faith, Louis Budenz,‘ says he could name 400 conceal- ed. gmemaniets in. the colniey Sav “Tord fiverniewee Budenz explained: “I can’t afford’ The grand jury handed down libel suits.” He said the 400 are) @n_ ind: nent charging John N. in organizations that control pub: Collins, 20-year-old U. S. sailor, lic opinion and policy. He added with manslaughter for the kill- that such persons are given ex- ing of Atherton (Tony) Foster, 42, emptions from actual Communist of Tuckahoe, N. Y. in a Fleming party membership. haeoand cottage March 7. Budenz was once managing ed-' The indictment was returned itor of the Communist newspa- to Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr., at! The judge! per, The Daily Worker. While in 2:45 p.m. yesterday Midland for a lecture appearance immediately dismissed the jury he was notified of a subpoena to until next week, when it is to be appear before Senators investigat | ©X¢ A. ing charges of Communists in the ‘ State Department. In fact, it soe ing he stcuck the elder man on been disclosed that Budnez wai (Continuea un Page Four) riding in South } Ror Menalavgaieh| Collins signed a statement say-|! President Of ‘Chile Leaves |Here At 11 AM. | Left For Nation’s Capital To Be Official Guest Of President Truman President Gonzalez Videla of Station in the airplane, Indepen- ; dence, bound for an official visit | to President Truman at Washing- } ton. i The President of Chile left the } Little White House at the Key | West Naval Station at 10:30 a. m., and was airborne from Boca Chi- ca half an hour later. The Chilean President follow- }ed the route taken by. President Truman when he left for Wash- ington on Monday. That was Car- oline street, Simonton __ street, ; Truman avenue boulevard President Videla was accom- } panied by 13 other officials of the }Chilean government. He rode commander of the Key West Na- { val Base. At the Boca Chica Field, Pre- sident Videla was bidden bon voyage by Mayor Louis M. J. D. Spalding. The President and other members of the Police dent arrived here after midnight last night and was escorted to the! (Continued On Page Six? ‘England Resigns As Supervisor (Of Registration | County’ supervisor of. regis~ tration, today mailed his reé-) | ignation to Governor Fuller Warren. England suffered a nervous breakdown and ‘he seys it will be absolutely impossible any longer for him to serve the county as supervisor of registration. His son, Howard England, has been serving in England's Courthouse offices this week. Howard England’s leave of absence as the city tax as- sessor expires at the end of { the week, ane Chile left Boca Chica Naval [re Seen ace (with Captain C. C. Adell, USN,/ Eisner and City Manager Ralph} shook. hands} with Police. Chief Joseph Kemp} Department. The Chilean Presi-| at vs} | | and Roosevelt i { | John, England, Monroe® } j Tound- the-world-record, HE U.S.A. A The Associated Press Teletype, Features. and Photo Services For 70 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West | PRICE FIVE CENTS : _ 13 CREWMEN IN { officers were killed instantly B-29 CRASH A _ CARRIED TO DEATH HELICOPTER CRASHES ON CARRIER AND KILLS TWO (2) Wire NAVY MEN WITH STRETCHERS RUN TO THE WRECKAGE OF A HELICOPTER which has just crashed into the “island” on the Aircraft Carrier Wright off Cape Hatteras, N. C. Two naval and another died later of injuries. helicopter had just landed on the carrier and broke loose while being lashed to the deck. * Downed In Secret | Weapons Base In New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE New Mexico —april 12--()—A B-29 crashed |last night in New Mexico's San- dia Secret Weapons Base, All 13 ; men aboard were carried to their death. Newsmen. were -barred from entering the crash. area, as this area is highly restricted. It is in this, general. vicinity that Atom- } ic bombs ere assembled. The area is so secret. in fact, that one se- curity: officer. says: ta “Not even. the President of the } united States could get in here The plane took off from near- by Kirtland Air Base last night at 9:38, Mountain Stanard Time. It crashed within a few minutes. The Air Force says the fliers were on a training flight, but other than this the,Air Force will not comment on the nature of the 4 The men at. Kirtland Base are trained in the use of new weap- ons developeda at the Sandia Se- cret Weapons. Base Through the security officers, it is learned that the B-29 “appar: ently was totally demolished,” Searchers have reported. finding wreckage over a wide area. The Air Force today” announc- (Continued On Page Six) photo from Department of Defense Several others were hurt. The On Wa To TOKYO,, April 12.—(P).--Thi i Bixbys are flying. again. The husband-and-wite team © Bob’ and’ Dianna, i gine trouble in, their try to the late Bill Odom's: /3-hour left idway Island. They p! F Flying Bixbys Are alked by en- rack to-| an to stop at Midway, | Plans have been completed for €| the Torchlight Parade that will set-off the Smathers for Senator f rally in Bayview Park tonight. The parade, Al Mills in charge, jwill form at Duval and- Seuth ach promptly at 7:30 p.m. ‘orchlights will be given all par- | ticipating occupants of cars. The then fly on.to Hawaii and San’ Welters Cornet Band will furnish asnaseae! | Francisco. ‘April 1. They were ahead o: (Conenues: | on Page Six) ! the music for the motorcade that i The Bixbys left San Francisco’ will move along Duval street to f Greene street, turning on to Si- !tmonton then to Truman avenue the mystery witness mentioned | by the instigator of the ehierees, ! Senator Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin. Budenz '.as told newsmen that he has never met, talked with, or given documents to McCarth But he would make no further | comment, adding only: “In. justice | to<the Investiguting Committee, | ‘can not say anything further.” Monroe County Commissioners “Bugenz,is-due to appear before | ilast night in regular session ap- the Senate investigators Thurs-| proved polling places. and per- day, ‘April 20th,” following 1 sonell to man same in the May ; tures appearances in seve | primary _ Michigan cities. | This year voters will not have PAs to his assertion regarding’ , to wait long to cast their ballots, | (Continued On Page Four) | for nine new polling places have | been addec. The convenience, though, will cost the taxpayers $2,720 in salaries alone. There will pe 17 polling places with four clerks and inspectors each. This will cost $1,360 for “; the May primary, and $1,360 for the November general election. Each polling place will aver- Palace Theater JOLE YULE and RENIE RIANO in ‘Jiggs and Maggie In Court’ Mhbbbbsbbbbsbbbbbbabbssas Always the Favorite LandO Sun FRESH Pasteurized Milk NOW ONLY 28c PER quart ASK FOR IT AT YOUR FAVORITE DEALER VOTE FOR COUNTY register vote. Polling places are: No.1—St. Mary's Parish Cen-; ter. No, 2—410 Angela. No. 3} Station. No. 8—313 William street. No, 9—914 James street. No, 10— 611 Francis et. No. 12—High School Annex. No. 13—Santiago Cigar Factory. No. 14—Com- mercial Building, Poinciana Row. No. 15—Marathon Chamber of High School Gymnasium .No. 4—} No. 3 Fire Station. No. 5—701 Elizabeth streei. No. 6—County Courthouse. No. 7—No. 1 Fire} age about 450 voters if all who} Commerce Bldg. No. APPROVES SEVENTEEN POLLING PLACES LAST NIGHT Cothron’s office. Matecumbe. No 17—Rick’s Barber Shop, Taver- ner. Request Furds For Local Library read from the|members of the Key West Woman's club asking ational committee, A letter was ‘for funds for the public library 16—Alonzo tion, Tavernier, was approved . |as was one for George E. Ohler, Upper Matecumbe Key. Satisfied With Baseball Field Samuel Kelly and R. V. McGee, colored recre~| advised the commission that games at the operated by the club on Duval} baseball field can now be held. street. It was decided to file the letter until the next budget i made, at which time the reques' will be considered. Approve Two Plats Plats for L. Burton for Robbie L. and Joe Burton's Addi~ }They stated that they were very s | pleased with the job done the t | past week by The Toppino Con-/ ¢truction company. On the area, and mow they are satisfied. Will Use Old School Bldg. County Commissioners will ask (Continued On Page Six) PFAFF Home Appliance Co., Inc. TELEPHONE 11 CHARLIE BOLERO Presents Terry Shand Appearing Nightly at PERKY LODGE The Best Dance of the Year! THIRD ANNUAL HUMANE SOCIETY BALL EVERYBODY Is Invited To Participate in the || TORCHLIGHT PARADE Leaving South Street at Duval Street 7:30 SHARP TONIGHT (Paid Political Advertisement) MOST ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION! 1950 English Austin. 30 to 40 Miles Per Gal. Liberal Trade-Ins . . . Financed 24 Months NAVARRO'S USED CAR LOT 424 Southard Phones 600-216 J. Y. PORTER (THE “DOGS” DANCE) \Night, April 13, 9:30 ‘Til 1 Dress Optional $1.50 PER PERSON (Including Tax) GET TICKETS AT Gift Shop, La Concha Hotel Stower's Roberts Office Supplies Key West Drug Co. ) Joe Allen's | AND at the Door Thurs. Night bia cmmnpk accmnuiunaiaand usual Sethi Arrives ss De: City |For. Senatorial. Rally. Tonight }LaConcha Hotel, Thareday, State Representa and Bayview Park where. the rg- jy is scheduled to take place at B m. No Life Rafts Sighted By Danish Pilot; Circling Wide Area In Hunt WIESBADEN, Germany, April | 12. All search efforts a missing American Navy plane are centeréd now - around: ‘the Danish Island of Bornhol: — is where an Air. Force ported: seeing what may ‘ve been a life raft orva pee of wreckage. ed The object was apotted’ by a B-17. After radioing its discovery, the plane continued to. ¢! whe area. But it informed Weisbaden headquarters that it was running low on fuel and might» have to return to Copenhagen. That raised the danger boo : || contact’ with the stage a Jor) ORGE SMATHERS lost..sinee no other plane Eee reported ‘seeing anything of the | U.S. Congressman. Smathens any | ‘sind: 'rived in Key West. eariy this. af- |i “The” Nai PE re known kg ternoon > with . County, Campaign |; | nave’ ahaa rafts*on | whic Manager, Joe Allen, following “ne gaphe might live for as ests ! speaking steps along: the: keys:|@S two weel | He was met at the Stock Island| A Danish pilot who.ireled | Bridge by a motorcade of enthu-, the area, however, has)suggested | West | that the American pi Le siastic horn. tooting Key: West ssen & Suman supporters lead by Charles Ward- water and mistaken it forva raft. (Continued On Page Six> The missing fag is pay | (Continued On | eo ade Fes NER ARRON P id Craig | enue senvczsration, WEAVERS | Francis at Division Phone 9 Your = gp otal: om o. Bprey In Eset Rain Rally Wil Be Hol oe. (Paid Political Advertisement) TS