The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 29, 1952, Page 2

Ss ‘Published daily (except Sunday) by L. P. Artman, owner and pub- ‘isher, from The Citizen Building, corner of Greene And Ann Streets. Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County L. P. ARTMAN Publisher Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Class Matter ‘TELEPHONES 51 and 1935 renege arene ‘Member of The Associated Pross—The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use tor reproduction of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper, and also the local news published here. : Member Florida Press Association and Associatec Dailies of Florida —————————— Subscription (by carrier) 25c per week, year $12.00, single copy 5c ADVERTISED RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION —_ eee The Citizen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issue ‘and subjects of local or general interest, but it will not publish nonymous communications. Page 2 ‘Tuesday, April 29, 1952 FLORIDA Neersereceeenepeneerieteneancionynrsnreensiteriemeennbsnnodemanheereeraset ie THE UNITED STATES AND NEWSPAPERS The people of America buy 54,017,938 daily news- papers, for which they pay $2,589,000. This represents a high intelligence level and a people who want the com- plete news of local, national and world affairs. The newspaper is an American tradition — the weekly newspaper even more so than the daily — about which the above figures relate. Although many people do ~ not realize it, the weekly newspaper today has equally as much influence as the daily. Most of the people ofthis huge country of 155,000,- 000 live is towns of 10,000 or less and, in many cases, in y of these towns, the people subscribe to only one —— theirlocal weekly, bi-weekly or tri-weekly. ; 1 newspapdrs of America, which began a on in this country of freedom of the press, reach a ots audience which the huge metropoli- tam dailies do not touch. The farmers and the small-town inhabitants of the country read’ their small-town news- paper religiously, from caver to cover. They are much likely to weigh the thoughts expressed therein more care- fully than the average metropolitan resident or worker, who usually takes one or two or three newspapers daily and who is so pushed for time, he can seldom examine any 6f these papers thoroughly, , On the other hand, the weekly subscriber has all week to read his local weekly. Advertisers sometimes forget that some 10,000 weekly papers offer great oppor- tunities and concentrate primarily on the approximately 1,500 dailies in the country. Likewise, those who mail out various political propaganda sometimes fail to realize the importance of the weekly press — which is still the backbone of the American press. In both the daily and weekly fields, however, the American reader has demonstrated a keener desire for the news of his area, country and the world than the average citizen of any other country. As long as our news- papers continue to print the truth, and tell the news, which most of them do today, and as long as Americans have the urge for the news and the truth, this country will remain the best-iaformed of any in the world. A sense of humor, and the habit of laughing at your- self when nobody is looking, makes for a well-seasoned individua), Nearly everyone can tell you what they would give to charity if they had a million dollars; it's tough on chari- ty that they haven't got the million. SLICE OF H - MAY 6, 1952 BERNIE C. PAPY “For Re-Election” Reel ry 'Y. PORTER For State Attorney HELIO (MONI) GOMEZ For State Attorney J. LANCELOT LESTER For Clerk of Circuit Court EARL R. AD. For County Judge ‘ HILARY U. ALBURY Fos County Judge RAYMOND R. LORD For County Tax Assessor - FRED J. DION For County Tax Assessor CLAUDE A. GANDOLFO ‘For Re-Election For County Tax Collector GEORGE G. GOMEZ For County Tax Collector HOWARD E. WILSON (For Re-Election) For Sherift LOUIS M, J. EISNER For Sheriff JOHN M. SPOTTSWOOD For Clerk of the Criminal Court Cc. SAM B, CURRY For Clerk of Criminal Court HARRY DONGO For County Commissioner JOE ALLEN First District For County Commissioner J. M. FERNANDEZ, JR. “JOE” CLARENCE S. HIGGS Third District For County Commissioner Third District CHARLES W. WELLS For County Commissioner Fifth District Fifth MILTON O. PEACOCK For Juvenile Judge EVA WARNER GIBSON For Member School Board GERALD H. ADAMS Second District For Member of School Board WM. BILLY FREEMAN Second District For Member School Board JULIO CABANAS, JR. For Re-Election Fourth District For School Board H. EARL DUNCAN Fourth District For Justice uf the Peace IRA F. ALBURY For Re-Election For Justice of the Peace JAMES LIGHTBOURN FORT Second District For Justice of the Peace Second District ROY HAMLIN Por Re-Election For Justice of the Peace R. D. “Zett” Zetterower ‘Third District For Constable HARRY LEE BAKER First District For Constable HARRY H. JOHNSON First District CAPT. “ANDY” D. M. ANDREWS Third District Today’s Bus ss rror By SAM DAWSON NEW YORK @— A number of professional pulse-takers report to- day on the health of business, Most find him showing no signs of recovering yet from lull. But a few think they a quickening here and there. Gloomy is the word the Na‘ Association of Purchasing uses in assesing the general ness outlook. In April survey, today, says twice as many = panies reported production de- clines as reported gains. Forward buying is very cautious, the asso- ciation adds. Order backlogs have dropped sharply. Inventory liquid- ation is going on in some fields, The National Association of Cred- it Men finds payments slow, It blames taxes. Two - thirds of re- |tailers’ February bills weren't paid, as the businessmen saved for Mareh tax payments and there- by lost the discount they would have had if they'd paid their bills during the grace period. Workers’ paychecks, in consum- er goods hard goods industries, were a little lighter by mid-March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics re- ports, A drop in the number of hours of work a week accounted for the loss. The bureau blames “continued slackening in the out- put of consumer goods and build- ing materials and a slowing down in the expansion of defense-related activities,” In the furniture industry, Seid- man & Seidman reports the down- trend in bookings and production continues. The industry's account- ing firm says orders booked dur- ing the first quarter were down 19 per cent from a year ago, and ship- ments were down 16 per cent. But a year ago the industry was in the midst of a war - scare boom. So the accountants say, “after al- for this factor, sales fig ures may be considered quite sat- | isfactory. The American Home Laundry Manufacturers’ Association reports that factory sales of household washers were a third lower this ct feonere were od tyes plbcont of were by 60 ‘cent. Pulse - takers who think the worst is over and feel signs of revival are with us today too. Raw wool business is picking up some in the Southwest and at Bos- ton, the U. S. Production and Mar- keting Administration says. Prices went up a little in the world’s prin- cipal trade centers. A belated re- port on February business by the Census Bureau shows increased ac- tivity. Six per cent more apparel wool was consumed in a week than in January. Carpet wool use gained 10 per cent. Dealers in hides and leather also report a slight recovery in prices in the last week. With several large shoe companies cutting prices, shoe buying is expected to pick up and tanners say their bus- iness should gain after the long slump. Lumber production, shipments and orders are lower than at this time last year. But the national lumber trade barometer says that for the year to date shipments are running six per cent above pro- duction, and orders are seven per cent above output. And lumber men hope this means a pickup. Farm machinery makers are hopeful, too. Sales should increase soon, they think, and some predict sales will top last year’s record. Seven Receive Unemployment Compensation TALLAHASSEE. — Fifty-seven counties reported 4,107 unem- ployed as having received a total of $75,225 during the week end- ing April 18 — an average pay- ment of $17.60. Last week $70,146} was paid to 3,882 persons. The week corresponding in 19551 the Unemployment Compensation Di- vision paid $55,614 to 3,812 recip- ients. In this county seven checks were drawn totaling $128. The bassoon can be used for comic effects in orchestration and hence has been called the} humorist of the orchestra. SLOPPY JOE'S @ FLOOR SHOWS @ DANCING Featuring: BENITA FRANCIS “La Dance D'Amour” Dencer — Jean Campbell Dencer — Diane Welker Comedian — PALMER COTE Dancer — Betsy Lee Singer — Patti Gele Dancer — Syeda NO COVER OR MINIMUM Continuess Entertainment ~ ~ Official U.S, Navy Photo CAPTAIN J. C. TOTH, C. O. of FAWTUlant inspects personnel under his command at their regular monthly inspection, ‘This was the first time this year that “Service” Dress Whites was prescribed as uniform for all hands. 4) ° Mello” Is Word At Logun’ S By JAXON | “Neither snow nor sleet,” etc. and “The show must go on,”! were the order of the day and night out at Logun’s beautiful Ocean Patio Saturday night, cause in spite of inclement weath er which drove us inside, the’ Mello Tones, new musical trio now appearing at Logun’s, were just that, and for listening or dancing, sweeter music this side of heaven, to steal a phrase, can- not be found. We didn’t get there ‘til very late, Saturday night, but we stay- ed and stayed, unable to tear our- selves away. Al had set up a small stage at the far end of the beautiful dining room and there Betty at the Hammond organ, harmonized with the _ instru- mental music of Stanleigh and Ben. The music was reminiscent ef the Suns, and the com- bin of the voices, organ, wind instrument and bass was distinctive. The joint was jumpin’ | kids! The Mello Tones were brought here directly from Mother Kelly's in Miami where they terminated a winter-long engagement just this week. This is their first trip to Key West, and Key West's first introduction to them. We hope} they like us well enough to stay} and stay’ and stay! What we particularly liked was the way they played the old | tunes. Nostalgia was the word and it was sweet and hot. Then again, their Latin rhythmns had | all the rhythm and movement with the same sweet quality. I} can just imagine this trio out under the stars on.the Ocean Patio with the soft lights and the cool breezes of the South At- lantic. This will be heaven! These kids have real stamina} too. For all the while we were | there, they never took a break. I understand that they will play each week day night from 7} p.m. tol a. m. and on Sundays, from 2 p.m. until 6 p. m. and from 9 p. m. until 12. Tha of music and a lot of Better yet, Logun’s s ners ‘til! 10 and I've there's nev: 2 cover mum. Logun’s is a nice place, but} I can’t seem to forget that sweet} music! In 1947 Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians was the only | 20-game winner in the American} League. : I | or trade the pe | to get the usual Odham Talkathon Is Skyrocketing Him As Contender Brailey Odham, whose 24-hour radio “talkathons” — answering the direct questions of citizens — be- | have been credited by large daily papers with sky-rocketing him into a top-contending position in the Governor’s race, will speak at Bayview Park at 8 o'clock on next Wednesday night, The big, plain-talking Sanford businessman and former Legis- lator, who was cited by the press in 1947 and 1949 as one of the outstanding members of the House because of his fight against corruption and waste, is making one of the most vigorous cam- paigns in Florida history, Thousands have asked Odham all kinds of questions—‘“no holds barred”—during marathon broad- casts in the Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando and, Jack- sonville areas in the last thr€ée weeks. And hundreds of thous- ands have heard his “prompt, drawling answers on about 30 radio stations. “I have long been confident that the people of Florida would fight back against political cor-| ruption an dwaste—the twin evils of our time — if given honest, un- fetted leadership that they can trust,” Odham siad. “And I am tremendously heart- ened by the thousands of citi- zens who have contributed to, the | ‘Dollars for Decency in Govern- ment’ campaign fund to help me to get my proven, public record and specific program to our fel-| | low-citizens throughout the state. “The gamblers, the ‘dog track racketeers, the big special in- terests and the professional poli- ticians, whom they buy with big campaign contributions, are going ll-out to beat me,” Odham sa ‘because I exposed their bribery and corruption in the Hotise in 1947, fought their sales tax grab in 1949, and will keep on fighting them as long as I live. “Tam not going to sell my soul ple’s government STRONG ARM BRAND COFFES Triumph Coffee Mill ALL GROCERS VOTING MACHINE SAMPLE | BALLOTS | FOR MAY 6th ELECTION - 54 in. 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It has been an| AMERICAN COFFEE inspiration and a challenge.” and CUBAN The Tampa Morning Tribune,] ——TRY A POUND TODAY-—— which last October 9 said “Od- ham has called ‘the issue ,.. and his promises to work for cleaner government are backed by per- formance,” added in an editorial on Sunday, March 30, of last week that “Odham is now de- cidedly to be recognized by his two major opponents as the man to beat.” ROBERT CUMMINGS AND The Miami Herald said Satur- BARBARA HALE day, March 22, and again Sun- (Comedy) day, March 30, that Odham had |] Coming: The Marrying Kind Aldo Ray and Judy Holiday oe AIR COOLED Ce Tuesday - Wednesday TIMBER FURY with DAVID BRUSE AND LAURA’ Lee Coming: The Racket : een STAR * BRAND STRAND .....i Conditioned THE with Bive Uniforms, sterlized, sanaitized | and without extra Charge. POINCIANA 218 Simonton St. Phone 1086 Strunk Lumber Yard Special Offerings SCREEN WINDOWS, already made with Brome Screen Wire in place Old Key West Stenderd S:ZES. 24" x 57" 26" x 4°7" Regular $5.20 3 5.28 2'8" x 4'7" 5.56 2°10" x 5'3” 6.86 Sell at $2.00 Each. All First Class Stock, ” Casement Windows in Pairs, for Old Key West sizes <= 2’'7" x 46" Regular $ 9.89 Pr. 2°10" x 46" i: 10,55 Pr. 2°10” x 5'2" 11.96 Pr, Sell at 50% Off of Regular. All high class Stock. Strunk Lumber Yard PHONE 816 129 SIMONTON ST,