The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 14, 1952, Page 1

ee Key West, Flarida, bas the most equuple climate in the country, with an average tange of only 14° Fahrenheit NEWS SPAPER IN THE U.S.A. gn Che Kev West Citiser _THE SOUTHERNMOST No. 12 KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY: “JANUARY 1, 1952 VOL. LXXItl. mall Island Sold For $14,500 Ernest Buzzella and Cea- sara Buzzella sold their halt in a small island near Conch Key for $14,500 to J. Paul Walker and Ciarabelle Walk- er of Conch Key; it was learned today. A warranty deed for the sale was filed at the office of County Clerk Earl Adams. Chamber Employs Publicity Writer Mrs. Margaret Foresmian has been employed by the local Chamber of Comerée in the capa- city of publicity ing to an announcement made by Mr. Edwin F. Prevor, Chamber of Commerce President. Her du- ties will include interviewing | people vacationing in Key West and writing stories about them | for the use of northern home-/} town newspapers. | During the past winter season, more than five hundred such stories were used in northern newspapers which afforded va- luable publicity for Key West. Anyone who has out-of-town | guests who would not otherwise | register their visit is urged to bring such guests to the Chamber | of Commerce office in the YMCA , building on Whitehead Street in order that Mrs. Foresman may} interview them to obtain a story for their home-town paper. writer, accord- Police Busy With | Small Accidents Four small accidents with none injured took place over the week- end, Police Chief Joseph Kemp announced today. Sergt. Lytton’ Lee, Jy. was ar- rested Saturday for driving under the influence of istexicating bever- ages, reckless driving’ “and having un accident after he hit a truck in the 600 block of United street, fnecording to Police Officer Jim- mie Bell. Bell said he saw Sergt. Lee in the middle of th street. He questioned him but could not “get a sensible answer’’, so he had his shore patrol stand by. Bell found that Lee had hit a truck belonging to A, Acebedo of 8 Porter place. The truck was not damaged, but Lee’s Chevrolet was hit badly on the left sidé, Lee. said Officer Bell, drove three | blocks after hitting the truck be fore he stopped. | Officer Bell went to the scene of | another accident on White street Saturday. Robert L. Walters ot | Indiana and Jose D. Cepeda of 34-2 Poinciana collided. Both par- ties agreed to settle out of court. ce Officer Ansel Albury re- ported an accident at the corner | of Flagler avenue and Tenth street. | He found that Mrs. Margaret Sut- ton Tinsdale’s left front fender was | hit when F. Evengelista tried to pass her. He damaged his right rear fender. Evengelist said he never noticed Mrs. Tinsdale's left turn signal. Both cars were fully insured. Mrs. Tinsdale liv at 541 Poine- iana and Evengelista lives at the | Fleet Sonar school. Officer. Albury also covered an | accident at the corner of Cathrine | and Florida streets. Malcolm J. Johnson hit the left fender of a/ var driven by Clifford Earl Yates, damaging the latter's radiator and | front busnper. Yates said he stopped and pul- | led out, Johnson said Yates never stopped. Johnson lives at 1423 Cath- rine street. Yates lives at 525 Mar- aret street. be eee erate Our Store wll be | infantry and Chinese Reds clashed |today in a | heaviest action, the South Korean |and bomber strikes Monday. | side of the Yalu River border, but. | Red battalion blunted the assault ‘Navy Ends Search {night ended at 4:30 p.m. Satur- South Koreans - ‘Andi Chinese: 5 LY 4 Reds €lash 85 Troop Casualties Inflicted Along Warfront By U.N. Airplanes By MILO FARNETI | SEOUL, Korea “#—South Korean | series of battles on Korea's western front. In the First Division battled four hours in an unsuccessful attempt to win back hill positions west of Korang- po lost to the Reds Dec. 28. Northeast of Panmunjom, the truce conference site, other South Korean soldiers recaptured one of two hills they lost to the Chinese Sunday. night. U. S, Fifth Air Force said snow, fog and haze held down fighter Fleet F-86 Sabre jets, sweeping MIG Alley over Northwest Korea, spotted about 40 Russian-made MIG-15 jets on the Manchurian no contact was made. Pilots of other U. N. planes re- ported they inflicted about 85 Red. troop casualties in close support attacks along the warfront and cut rails at 31 places in North Korea. The South Koreans pushed off | before dawn Monday against two hills guarding Paik’s peak. But elements of a counterattacking and drove them back four hours later. AU. S. Eighth Army staff offi- cer said the close in fighting was “bitter.”’ Paik’s Peak, lost to a Red ar- mored thrust last month, is close to the two hills. The staff officer said Sunday's action across the Peninsula was mostly raiding patrols and light He said their’ purpose was to ‘take prisoners, inflict casualties and destroy equipment, supplies or communications, then return to base without occupying enemy positions." $10,720 CBS House Being Built Here Nick Ousterhoudt, 520 Grinnel! strect will build a $10,720 house of CBS it was announced today | »y Building Inspector Ralph Rus- { cell. Mackey Harris, 825 Ashe stree* ‘ook out a permit to breakw.a curb Mitchell Zimmer, 2117 Harris st vill build a barbecue pit at <¢ cost of $25. Mike Padron will hang a neon sign at 800 Whitehead street. Plumbing Inspector Harry Al sing issued permits to Mrs. Rut: C. Bowen, First street and Seiden verg avenue; E. E. Hood, 2601 Foy arty street; Tex Holik, 1524 Was) ington street and M. E. Bennett 2317-2321 Flagler avenue. . For Missing Plane | Search operations for Ensign Robert Elmer Blackburn, °-Jr., aircraft missing since Thursday day, the Navy announced today. The pilot presumed dead, | the Navy said. The aircraft was \not recovered. Blackburn was a flight student with FAWTUlsns NAS. His home address was 1821 | East Routt avenue, Pueblo, Colo, An extensive search had been made of the area of the missing plane with all available naval fa+ cilities. The Navy finally ended |the search for rilot and aircraft | Saturday afternoon. Tues., Wed., Thurs. JAN. 15, 16 & 17 TAKING INVENTORY PIERCE BROS. Fleming and Elizabeth Sts. Palace Theater Dan Duryea and Gale Storm in “AL JENNINGS OF OKLAHOMA” dte $s BENEFIT MAR JOIN KEY WEST'S SOCIAL S| ot ALOT RESERVATIONS WHICH MUST BE MADE WILL CLOSE SOON FOR DECIDE TODAY WHILE SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Annual Card Party and Fashion Show CASA MARINA HOTEL P.M. CH OF DIMES TICKETS ON SALE AT MAR-EOD'S DRESS SHOP AND TROPICAL TRADER at only $1.20 ET FOR GALA AFTERNOON | highway at Perky, Leroy Coxwell Of Miami ~ Killed'in Crash At Perky Leroy Coxwe:l, 54 of Miami was 4% ———_—___— | killed when his automobile left the turned over thre 14 and one half of the road miles north of Key West and turned It landed bottom over three times, Sunday morn- \ing at 4 o'clock, Coroner Ira Al- |burn announced today. He died of | multiple head injuries. Mrs. Evie Stubbs also of Miami Tetused to stop. 0, was riding with Coxwell into , stopped Key West miraculously excaped | with Mrs, Stubbs. It was then th yout of the For Tire Thief If He Tells All Judge Thomas Caro will give 60 days’ free room and board and a package of to- bacco to the person or per- sons who stole the spare tire from the back of his car last week, he said today. The Judge said that who- ever ‘fesses up to the theft will have the chance to stay at the height of the season, times on the si accoriiing to Albury i side up. Mrs. Stubbs able te climb car tried to Passing cars for help. Three cars Finally a and returned to the sailor death and suffered only cuts. She f ‘i rent free in the Monroe is at Monroe General hospital. | *°U"¢ Coxwell dead, -Albury said county jail. The smokes are Mrs. Stubbs was asleep when the State Patrolman Marvin J. ¥ on the county too, he sait accident occurred, Albury said. der was notified and rushed to the Judge Caro thinks that the Coxwell, a carpenter, and Mrs. scene. A truck driver from Over tire was stolen from the rear Stubbs left Miami at 7 o'clock | seas transporation, Harry Prite)- trunk of his car last Thurs- Saturday night for a trip down the | ard and Vance Stirrup in_ the day when he was at a Boat Keys to sell Mrs. Stubb's uphol-| Pritchard ambulance, exiricated, ¢lub meeting. stery to bars and taverns. Nine | Coxwell’ from the ¢a hours later, the car going at 75; Upon arriva the hospital Mrs. ; to 80 miles per hour,left the high- arlbs was treated by Dr. J. A way, travelled 100 yards on the right shoulder went baek on the | cei highway again, then otf again and | MOSSADEGH DEFIES BRITISH Shutdown Order Will Stand As Long As He Is The Premier TAHRAN, Iran. (?—Premier Mo- hammed Mossadegh stood fast to- day against British urging that he | j withdraw his order ‘or the closing of Britain's nine consulates in Ir- an. ‘The shutdown order, he told Brit- | ish Ambassador Sir Francis Shep- herd, would ‘stand as long as he is premier. The consulates have been ordered closed by Jan. because, Iran charges, they have been agitating against the govern- | ment and interfering in Iranian ai- | fairs. Britain has denied the charges. | fran has no consulates in Brit: so the British can't take paraile! | action in retaliation. In London political circles felt | generally that the two countries | are heading for a complete diplo- | mai¢ break unless Mossadegh al- ters his course. British officals could see ng alternative to com- pliance with the Iranian order to close the consulates. The aged Premier, who received shepherd from his bed Sunday also ‘efused the Briton’s request that \e intercede for the release of the ailed Reuters correspondnt, Ghe +Continue On Page Seven) Colonel Delano Inspects Marine Barracks Here Colone’ L.H. Delano Jr., repre- sentative of the Marine Corps In. xpector General's office in Wash- ‘ngton, D.C., is holding the annual inspection of the Marine Barracks, Key West, Fldrida, today. He arrivéd by plane at Boca Chi- ta field Saturday from Jackson ville, Florida. where he inspected he Marine Barracks. This is an mnual tour of inspection of Mar- ne Barracks throughout the Unit- ad States held by the Marines. | While in Key West, Colonel De- | lano witl head an inspection of per- sonnel, barracks and grounds, ad | ministrative, clothing and equip ment and an inspection of the enlisted men’s general mess. This evening a Marine Honor Guard will be held on the iawn of the quarters of Captain C.C. Ade Commander WN. Base, Key West, Florida. POOR OLD CRAIG Tires . . Tubes .. Batteries New Hours Starting, Fri. Jan. 18 7 A.M. 18 P.M. BENNY’S Cafeteria 909 SIMONTON ST. PHONE 373 | | continued On Aaviiiiale Police sailor Boulevard Zoning Meeting Friday away, ! said today. Rezoning of Roosevelt! ficer R. Maribona at 5:20 Sunday boulevard will be discussed —§ morning at the corner of Duval at a joint meeting of proper and Angela. Maribona had two ty owners, chief of which is Key West Improvement Inc., the City Planning Commis- sion and the City Planning ;cellation of liber for a city offense. the men to Board, Friday night, it was sailor protes announced today by City ‘Continved On Puge Seven) Manager Dave King. The officials and land T A owners will discuss an or- Shrimp raw ler dinance that has been dis- cussed for months by the Ts In Distress City Planniny Commission. The Plenning Board is com- posed of the City Commis- sion and the City Manager. A public hearing has already been held on the boulevard. Rezoning of Joe Sirugo's The a me: | shrimp tr | that the Subdivision No. 3 from First street through Fourth will tome ‘before a public hearing on January 28, announced. | light. under also | nert, it was swick, Ga. Citizen Staff Photo OF INTEREST TO ALL KEY WEST is the opening of Altman's new furniture store on the co! of Duval and Ol streets. fhe proud new own Mr. and M Hy Altman are no strangers to Kéy West, Hy having been here for many years and having beer of the Maxwell Furniture Company Store Hy Altman first came Florida in 1937 and stayed until ealled into the service of t United States Army where he served overseas in t gr orps. After the war he returned here with M Altma Altman home is located on t e fo ein anc residence in this city. The ner of Harri and First streets iilding up two full blocks on First many Civic organizations including Scottish Rites, Masonic Lodge, etc, feature all new and mod- f shings for the home in- motels and institutions. It r the first time on Wednesday, and Hy is respons He is also a Chamber of C The new f ern popular pric cluding apartment stre the merce, company will niture i anc will open its doors to the ¢ January 17th. The City Commission has voted against a roof for the Wicker’ Stadium. The money contributed towards “Reise the Roof” is on deposit at our local bank. This money will be refunded te yeu whe gave te further the sport interests ef our young people. | will try to contact as many as | can. Should | miss you, please contact me. After Feb. 14, 1952 any “Raiise the Roof’ money on hend will be denated to any worthy charity named by the City Commission. To these of you who gave and worked fer this pro- ject please accept my sincere appreciation. BENNY, of Benny's Cafeteriia cc a ‘Free re Board | Potice tried to catch up with al who resisted arrest-‘early Sunday morning, but the sailor got Police Chief Joseph Kemp Police Officer L. Soriano met of- sailors under arrest, one for can- y and the other Maribona told | in the wagon. The | | West Saturday on the 1 10 ed saying that if there | fg9¢ motor vessel “Mereo,” JS. Coast Guard received age this morning from the| zens took off from Grand ler Star of the Sea} Cayman Island in foot trawler B-1 was in distress and requested assistance. | Her position was given as 25 miles |north north-west of Smith Shoal | ‘The Coast Guard cutter Ariadne, command’ of ~ Lt. Wei- | left at 10:40 today to assist | |the trawler. The B-1 is owned by the Rrurswick Quick Freeze, Brun- The Associated Press Teletype Features ‘or 72 and Photo Servi Years Devoted Interests of Key PRICE FIVE CENT: Alegre’ Will Be Held In Key West In March Suffer Rough ; Sea Voyage | After Crash At | Grand Cayman sea-tossed, crash- men, women and | hove into Key, Ten landed children | |after a five day ordeal hy| ‘plane and bout, it was) | learned today. | ‘The men und wome | British and American eit a 20 passenger. ¢ twin - motored seaplane on January 7. The | tude when the plane meted into the 13 feet water in the harbor. All lives were miraculously sav- ed. Rafts were hauled out and |those who coul-. swam to shore. Half of the bagvage on’ the com pletely wrecked plane was lost, ft | ‘had been cotrving the passengs ngeis” from the Islands to Tamoa. |! The passencers transferred to the '“Mer€o" in the hopes of reaching | 0 their destination Tampa sneedily. | Luck and the weather was against them. The “Merco’’ ran right into the Norther and had a | rough time of it rounding the West coast of Cuba and making for Key , West. She finally arrived ith her tired terew and passengers Saturday ;morning at Thompson dock in ‘Key West. She delivered her tur- tle cargo there. The human cargo , | was rushed through customs be | George Bradshaw, Immigration Of- ficer here and their, boat was clear- jed by Charles Lowe, custom brok- ler. In record time “the ten naceen gers were cleared and boarded the 12:30 noon bus. for, Miami. There they would continue their twiee- | broken journev. The “Merco” took off immediately for Tampa The information on the landing of the sea-tossed ship reached The | | Citizen orly today. Lowe stressed that he had no in | formation on the causes of the sea plane's crash in Grand Cayman. The “‘Merco” he said came into Key West out of its usual run, be cause it had a turtle cargo for Thompson. The vessel generally plies from Kingston, Jamaica, BWI, to Grand Cayman Islands south of Cuba, to’'Tampa. It has | accomodations for passengers, he | | said. | The hardy passengers after their | (Continued On Netaee Cy seee) Six) Paint Job TN A EE AS LOW AS $4500 Includes two coats of Paint. 1 t Metal and Body Work at reasonable Prices NAVARRO, Inc. 601 Duval St. Tel 608 ee ppitot was just gaining ali | MRS. ALICE WILSON, | Owners Assdétiation for Wednesday * * * Sea-Plane Crash Survivors Arrive By Boat InKey West ansaid iianias Will Be Supported | By A Cast Of More Than 500 People Plans Witness In Dope Probe | j | for “La Semuna | Alegre» (The Week Joy) during the first week jin March were announced {today by Joe All presi- deut of The Key West Art jand Histovical Society. The | event will be given with ¢ | operation of the govern- ments of the County and lei ity of Key West and the |Key West Chamber of Commerce. Highlight of the week celebra- jtion will be ahistorical vageant ane castiotanore tts’ - "500 “people. “To produce this pa- Wirepwe® geant the Historical Society “has of ! (P 2, wife secured the services of Madame if Rikers Island prison inmate |Irma Labastille, who has promot- George Wilson, sits in New {ed such events for the State De- York police station as authori- ‘partment, the City of Miami, ties proceeded against. six ;nUmerous Latin-American coun Rikers Island correction ,offi- | tries, Pan-American World my and numerous other organ correction de- employees | cers and three partment civilian who were arrested in connec- izatior Medeme LaBastille arrived in ‘Key West last Friday and is now tion with sale of nareotics to making preparations to assemble inmates at city penitentiary 4 ras j \the cast and prepare for the District Attorney pons B. igigantic production. Under pre DeLuca said Mrs iluot ad- tent plans the celebration will be mitted she and her husband ‘jel at West Martello Tower on were drug addicts and she sup plied money to one of arrested Beach ruins w The ill be Monrve County ter brickwork ven: re correction officers for as 4- }moved and the bricks used to ing narcotics delivery to her ‘extend the outer walls of the Lele husband fort to form a ci Thus, .the fort can be used as a perfect set 4 for the and will r¢ Streetmark ers ! semble an.old Greek amphithea- | ter. y B Hi e. Native Key Westers will 1 (To Be Set Here sitter tn 'Semana atcur cl brations held during the WPA ow concrete streetmarkers, daz ie Net Cone ee FERA® era of 1995-36, During zling white with black ‘letters will be installed in Key West gbegin- ' ning this week, City Manager Dave those days produced depicting Key West's King announced today ‘from its inveption—the Indien ‘The markers, to be plac at battles from whence Key \ (Conur.ued On Page Seveiw derived its name: the arri the Spaniards; the salvage vrecking days; the cigarmah Small Fire Alarms © part which the sland played in Cuba’s fight foi in Over The Weekend os se ndence; the yo inde past and present; and (Qc The fire department sent en- | many nas items of note im Key gines out on two small alarms West's history. This seript f& fbt this weekend, Chief Lerey Torres peing revised and will inelude said tod the Navy's present activity, and At 5 a.m. yesterday Engines president Truman's visits to Key Number One and Number Three west | were sent out to extinguish 4 The committee hupes to sched Cout.ued On Page Seven’ (Ventioust On Page cevamy FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE GOOD ITALIAN FOOD LUIGI'S RESTAURANT o—CHICKEN CACCIATORE © Pits mmm (Electric Power Meeting Called A speciak medtiig (one electric »ower for the Keys has been cal Tal* bY the’ Dower "Keys" ‘Property {Dg ieeilheed foday by P.W Kiefer, president All members are urged to attend eLaSagne the emergency meeting which will ORDERS TO TAKE OUT take place at Perky Lodge at 8 p. 127 DUVAL TEL. 1998 Kiefer said NOTICE! Annual Meeting of NAVSTA Fed: Em- ployees Credit Union TUES. JAN. 15, 1952 Place: Veteran of Foreign Wars Hall Time: 8:00 P.M. ELECTIONS .. DIVIDENDS . . POLICIES