The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 29, 1950, Page 2

aA eee Dear-Reader: -The editor works hard all week, please-let him rest on Sunday. THE ORACLE PREE ENTERPRISE IN ACTION Jn a recent review of last year’s cor- porate earnings issued by the National - City. Bank of New York, this factual ob- servation is made: ‘Total volume of retail and wholesale trade was only slighty be- low the record level of 1948, but profit margitis of most chain, department, and speciaity~stores; as well as ‘wholesalers, were squeezed by high operating costs. . That si ‘Means that othe. ustoren: havenit fou’ possible té make revenues keep ipac, vt expenses. And the obvious questipn ay ‘gan’t a merchant simply raise hi ing prices to take care of any = Change i in his costs? e point is that that is easier said than done. And one of the main reasons .. Why that’should' be true is the competitive situatipn. Retailing is about as perfect an example of the workings of a free eco- nomy @s gan be imagined. The stores—big ones jand*ltfle ones—chain-owned and _ indiviqually‘owned—are in constant com- = petitidn for business. The consumer, in the “mass, jdecides whether any store shall suc- ceed wind up under the sheriff's ham- mer, He can take his trade wherever he Pleasd§. Sq the inevitable result is that every erchant tries to sella little cheap- ser, to make: his advertising and displays a ttle more compelling, or to de something Ise that will win him consumer favor and * spatroniage: Under these conditions, several things Chappe. Profits are bound to be extremely modest—competition sees to that. Service is bourjd to be good—eompetition sees to that top. And misrepresentation and shady "practices are at an absolute minimum— once more, competition does the trick. The retailers you patronize are living : examples of free enterprise in action, - nority whi Tien as isthe intolerance of a mi- dy-ever hears anything about. Its. ; ih when lawyers dis. agree ut nowadays even the judges seem ‘unable ‘to agree, : THe" “President has had his vacation and Congress, before long and before the _ elections, will take one, ees If yoh registered to vote, you took the first step,toward being a good citizen. Complete. the job by voting on May 2. clusions, as to life and its why ~=not let ther people solve their awn puz- ? zles? e = ARE YOU A. LOYAL AMERICAN? Tt is an old saying that ‘Politics makes strange bedfellows’\but far stranger than the “bedfellow” alliance is the anomaly of a man’s or a woman’s regisiering and then failing to vote. If qualified v Bt who stay away from the polls on Election Day numbered only a few, their action would elicit only passing coniment, but . the totals run to hundreds in small communities and to thousands in large cities, In Monroe coun- ty the number of non-voters is always far larger than’ it should be. Let us consider the May:'4, 1948, Primary in Monroe county. Registered voters totaled 8,074, but 2,436 of them remained away from the polls on Eleetion Day. What reasons could they have given ‘| for failing to vote? Only two reasons would have been valid—illmess or an emergency that took up all of their time on Election Day. How many of the 2,436 were subject- ed to those conditions? Let us be liberal in our estimates and say 100. That leaves 2,- 836 who remained away from: the polls. because of a lack of interest in the out- come of the election, or because they lack- ed the effort it required to vote. But they had sufficient urge to regis- ter, and yet when the time came to per- form what really counts in an election— voting—, the urge had died out, and each probably said or thought, “What’s the use, my vote is only one?” But voting is made up of “ones”. It is the ‘‘ones” that pile up a big vote and a lack of “ones” that increases the percen- tage of non-voters. Some people make it a practice of registering and then not vot- ing, and yet these very people would yell the loudest were they denied the privilege of voting. Let us assume that we transported these non-voters to Russia where the Krem- lin would make up the ticket for them. How would they feel? They would fume If Yop are satisfied with your own cone, problems, about robbing them of their privilege to choose their own candidates. But how in- consistant they would be when they tram- ple on that privilege in a free eountry where they can vote as they please! Every loyal Ametidan ‘votes: He real- izes that the expression of his choice at the polls is the cornerstone of our democ , racy. Are you going to be a loyal American in the election next Tuesday? We will know the answer Tuesday night when we learn how many of our 7,696 registered voters appreciated the privilege of casting their, ballots. If yous ,are mot am loyal Americans; We leave i to you to try. to find a good*reason for staying away from the polls, There is no human pest to equal the one-idea boys and girls. Those who revere the founding fath- ers should be concerned about what Americans will think about this genera- tion in 2050, if anybody thinks about us at that time. SPURIOUS “RIGHTS” Writing in Newsweek, Henry Haz- litt says, “Our one-sided laws are—the re- sults of a confusing idgologys which’ bes Pen. elements of jet lieves that unions® can’ do’. no 'Wro that they can be ‘granted sweeping legal immunities without danger of abuse, in- cluding immunity from the anti-monopoly laws. The unions are granted a sweeping ‘right to strike’ which is interpreted to in- clude not merely the acknowledged right of the individual to quit his job but the spurious right forcibly to prevent anybody else from taking the job that he has desert- ed. Under cover of protecting these spur- ious ‘rights’ of the unioneers everybody else’s rights are abridged.” Mr. Hazlitt‘s remarks were oceasion- ed by the last coal strike, as this was an especially callous and, glaring ¢ maple of the abuse, of labor's powers. They apply, however, to’the*l@bor Situation in general. | There can be ne. question hut that some of the big unions’ Have ‘absolute moriopo- lies—yet they are co mune from the anti-trust laws coe eae to everyone else. And, as Mr. Hazlitt said, union tae- tics make it impossible for @ non-member to work if he wants to stay healthy: We have drifted to a point where the unions are permitted to follow policies and actions that would lead to jail if a business man tried them. Some of the most powel+ ful labor leaders clearly regard them selves and their organizations as being superior to the government, the law, an the national security and welfare. How long will it take Congress to act to correct this intolerable condition? ____ st { routine: ‘Amy is. Class ‘a the: formance. Kathy is tops. in my. Ding Ho! That's Chinese. and I hepe_I've I've spelled it correctly, for it accents what I'd like te cay about SAM LESSER’S new MARDI GRAS show which opened last night. AMY FONG brings a breath of the mystic Orient to town with her charm and subtle allure. The beautiful China Doll conjures up dreams of jade and incense; of joss sticks; prayer papers, temple bells and flower covered pagodas dreaming in the glow of an East- ern moon. She lends new mean- ng to such songs as “Slow Boat To China’ and “So In Love With Amy.” So if I go around and about humming “In A: Chinese Temple Garden,” you have a per; fect right to blame it on almond- eyed Amy Fong. ‘Her first appearance, with an imposing. brocaded “ head-dress and gold-trimmed black! man- darin ‘coat, is impressiveiin its majesty. She returns, latey in. the dispenses with ‘the more cumber- some portions of her elegant cos- tume, the true charm of the China Doll is fully revealed. Her top number might be call- ed a “Fong Fantasy.” Amy. per- forms with assured grace and delicate suppleness. Everv move- ment is music blended with flow- ing gold. The graceful .manney with which she uses her hands is. in itself, a form of poetry set to a baekground of tinkling, silver bells. The bare facts of the matter are more than somewhat, sensa- tional. Amy Fong is 4s artiste in. her field, might well better. de! than this “Corner” is. al suggest you 'go see for . yoursel You’ll get an interesting, ahd)en- tertaining new slant ony mean with @ capital “CJi,* Ding Hot’ And Rkewi amgw Another lass who. . w: paying customers is stately, blond. KATHY KING. They cali her “The - Esquire Girl.” Her dance, with “Esky” himself. is unusual ‘7nd refreshing. Kathy is not a ‘stripteuse. Her shimmering gold costume is somewhat dim- med by the brilliance of her per- bapks, and*I don’t mean just Es- quir q Kathy King comes to Key West. often on fishing trips and sl ‘gave me a pleasant surprise by telling me that she often has copies of THE CITIZEN sent to her during her northern tours, ‘Well, I'm rot supposed to be selling papers, but I'll certainly ‘sell you Kathy as a top “flight performer. That isn’t re necessary, as Kathy sells hers mighty competently. SHERRY WORTH, held over from the last show, continues to dispense dazzling tap _teehnique and baton twirling even as she dispenses with most of her rai- meht. Taking.off is not, one might point out, restricted to airplanes. Sherry’s performance. - on, landing strip has: the moré ap- propul- ‘sion ae GEORGE REESE, in the emcee spot, keeps the show rolli TONIGHT! EXOTIC ° THE TANIA GIRL Joins GUS DE CASTRO'S Tnterandional Revue BIG JIM'S HABANA- geabeP ; Air | STRAND consitiones Last Times Today RIDING HIGH : with in gee eRnesBY, Pees {Paces "t Charito Granados, Jeaua Ramon Armengol, ige Chaviano ‘show, in: equally imposing, but much less formal accoltrements. As Amy grows less formal, and | the |... Southernmost Corner along with his patter ‘and antics. Hampered last might by a’ faulty “tmike,”> he nevertheless, carried on in his usual. jaunty fashion. The Mardi Gras show is.a good one. But, po show can be success- ful withewt the:support of a good band, The DEZ BUTLER bombo at the Mardi Gras adds zip and sparkle to the current show there. .Dez and her lads are exceptional- ly good. And Dez is pretty, too! * * Things along the night club front are far from dull. There’s a mid-season sparkle in the current offerings: BIG JIM’S HABANA- MADRID is holding over the sgintillating, Gus De. Castro Inter- national. Revue, with an added attraction moving into. the spot- light tonight.“;-TAHJA, “The Shadow Girl,” ‘filanes.in froma Havana epbgagement to open there tonight, ? iThe show. is top-flight, and every act‘is a top one in its field. KEITH MALL, that handsome ahdseneationla’ young. dancer seems to be getting the:edge on the palm thunder. Slated to leave Monday for a Tampa booking, he has been ‘held over by popu- lar demand. DeCastro is substitu- ting another act for the Tampa date. And that makes Hall hap- py. He likes it here. x *& o* Lovely FRANCES GUILFORD of the Guilford Advertising Agency, New York, is back in town after a thorough sight-see- ing tour of the Keys. Her office is calling, but she dowanna go home! * * yy week-end jto you ah ! We'll be ityith ore, go: Well, «a Pepper Parade To Get Out Vote Monday Night ” Attroney William V. Albury, campaign manager of U. S. Sen- ator Claude Pepper, that the committee is planning a “Get Out the: Vote” parade’ through ‘city streets on Monday evening; election eve. The’ committ ‘supporters of who is seeking re-election against Congressman George Smathers tp report to the County Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Monda: ‘ KW High School’s ‘Tr’s € ‘ontagions’ Was Smash Hit (Contributed) Brother, did I catch it! But it was fun. I wasn’t immune to asked all “The-G gles-and-Guffaws” and my sides are still sore. | Why, I wasn’t even quaran-| tined! | You see, I went.to the Senior class play Thursday night there was somé@one there ho didn’t laugh, they were , | dumb and blind, The title of thay hilarious. hallijetHation was. “It’s and if| Contagious” and/if'}they meant, “Laughing Fits,": they were right. The action tagk) place in the Bresleau home} an cetera summer estate in Florida. I be- gan to think it was a nage for the mentally unbalanced as the four tee e children arrived, The rampage continued Hpeuety three acts. In the end, of course they lived | happily ever after” Seriously, though, I’m sure that | anyone who was there will agree with me when I say “It was | super,” thanks to Mrs. Mary Milner, the co-director, Miss An- derson, Mr. Thompson, who made: the stage set, and Maxwell Com- pany, who loaned the furniture. Tung nuts ar ised. in the ip|-U. S; principally in Mississippi: # Lou and Florida. ance in today’s po' the new No-Nox, you'll get power—thrilling pick-up—quick, safe ing—and unexcelled mileage! Pepper t Gulf scientists worked with tng ate motive seers ch you this gr. Soha new engines! Marine Pilot Killed In War Games CAMP LeJEUNE, N. C., April Oceania Base, near Norfolk, Vir- Binia, was killed today in opera- tion Crossover war games. His plane collided with another FHA TITLE I < SATURDAY, April 29, but the pilot of the se |landed safely. Officers | dead pilot’s name would: | nounced at his base, | He was a member Fox Squadron 22. of Approximately 129 ™ | County young people have employment compliance with the Child said today | 99" (4A Marine pilot from the| Law administered by the Industrial Commission. “© Leopards like the meat mestie dogs and cattle Property Improvement Loans: Are Available Again For Further Information, See . . . The Florida Nationa! Bank ines nde cc At Key West MEMBER OF THE FDIC A Complete Operating Business For Sale in the — City of KEY WEST Purchase Price of Business, $16,000,00- $10,000.00 Cash, to Reliable Party business i NECE: Present income from $1,000.00 per month This business will not take more than two. full working days of your time per wee NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Present Qwner Will Assist Until New Buy, Is Completely Faniiliar With Business Balance Financed is BOW Over SA TU TOA SSARY THIS BUSINESS WILL STAND. una “THE GREAT NEW NO-NOX=—DESIGNED | FOR TODAY's “POWERFUL NEW ENGINES!