The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 26, 1952, Page 1

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| Be Sure And Vote Tomorrow To Demonstrate Your Good Citizenship ee take od has in Florida, the climate the average Fahrenheit Key West, mest equitable an “w country, with range of only xk VOL; LXXIII. No. 126 x kk x * x kk He *& Che Key West Citisen THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY, May 26, 1952 ee ek Kft OF 2) The Associated 7 . Features and P tien 4 For 72 Years Best Interests PRICE FIVE CENTS Herman Gordon Elected Head Of D. A.V. Erie A. Curry Is Senior Vice Comdr, Disabled American Veterans elected Herman Gordon as com- mander for the incoming year. He is a veteran of World War I and IL At their last regular meeting the Key West Chapter No. 33, Disabled American Veterans elected the following officers: Commander—Herman Gordon. Sr. Vice Commander—Eric A. Curry. Jr. Vice Commander — Charles G. Papy, Sr. Chaplain—Miss Jennie L. Sey- mour. Treasurer-Adjutant—Emilio C. Norcisa, Judge Advocate — Robert M. Daniels. Officer-of-the-Day—Charles V. Hammond, Sr. Sergeant-at-Arms — Mrs, La- monte E. Cates. Color Guards—George Lee and Vance C. Stirrup. The newly elected Commander of the DAV, Herman Gordon, is a World War I and World War II veteran, and is at present a mem- ber of the U.S. Naval Reserve and a recipient of their 10 years continuous service medal. During World War I DAV Commander Gordon served overseas under Admiral) Plunkett and during World War If was stationed at Weymouth, . land and saw, sea duty A ge Seren area, Commandér Gordon expects to attend the DAV convention at (Continued' On Page Five) HAVE you ever tasted F This is the First | FRESHLY SQUEEZED RIND - Fresh Daity STEVENS - ROSE CREST ‘* POOL & CABANA CLUB OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 30 Admission $1 Night Swimming 50¢ SAFETY FRONT END “ORANGE BLOSSOM’S SISTER—JUST CAME TO KEY WEST” GROVE - GRAPEFRUIT JUICE ONLY 25c¢ IT’S NOT TARTI Order today from Home Milk or Land 0’ Sun Dairy TO YOUR DOOR OR AT YOUR FOOD STORE Approval Of $6,900,000 Foreign Aid Bill Urged County Sale Of Land For Taxes June 2 Important Parcels Of Land From KW Through Key Largo To Go On Auction Block This year’s list of delinquent tax payers is one of the largest on record since the difficult days of the depression. Several Key Westers are among the more heavily delinquent properties but many of the owners are out-of- town and out-of-state owners. ‘The sale of these properties for the 1951 taxes, interest and ad- vertising costs promises to be much more exciting than the smaller city sale a few months back. Bidders from companies in Mi- ami will be on hand. So _ will eager individuals who would like to buy up for -taxes, property which is daily increasing its va- lue both in Key West and on the Keys. The list extending. from Key West through Key Largo cludes some very important, par- cels of land. The owners gf the property, even “after the auction sale of their land ean “buy it back by paying up within two years, Tax (Continued on Page Ten) FRESH RESH grapefruit Juicei introduction of — FREE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Full Quart Navy Personnel 75c CONNALLY SAYS POLICY OF TIMIDITY DISASTROUS WASHINGTON (#— Sen. Connal- ly (D.-Tex.) told the Senate today in advocating approval of a $6,- 900,000,000 foreign aid bill that “a Policy of timidity is a prelude to disaster.” As chairman of the Senate For- eign Relations Committee, Connal- ly said the mutual ity meas- ure is probably the last major legislation he will pilot through the Senate before he retires next Jan- uary. He did not elect to run again. The Texas senator argued in a Prepared Senate address against any further cuts in the authoriza- tion measure, trimmed by his com- mittee ine billion dollars below President Truman’s requests. The House has approved a $6,162,000,- 000 ceiling on foreign aid. Before Connally spoke, Sen. George (D.-Ga.) told a reporter he will stick by the one billion re- duction made by the committee on his motion, although he said he did not believe a cut to the House figure would damage the Program much. A group of Republican senators has proposed additional slashes ranging from 500 millions to one billion dollars. ' Asserting that this country must be prepared to meet its allies half way, Connally said that any failure of Congress to act decisively now (Continued on Page Ten) ee RT TN MI DRAGLINE OPERATOR $2.00 HOUR, FREE TRAILER FOR LIVING AT SUMMERLAND KEY. PHONE OR SEE HUDGINS & ALFONSO, SUMMERLAND KEY, House Painting WAGNER PAINT SHOP NURSERIES DECORATED ANTIQUES RESTORED NOW OPEN Drop In With Your Problems! 1026 White St. EISNER FURNITURE CO. 3416 Duck Ave. Poinciana Center { WE BUY AND SELL | NEW AND USED FURNITURE Phone 1601 ernor, Dan is a LETS FINISH THE JOB Monroe County favors Dan McCarty two for one. To maintain this lead You must vote on May 27th to elect him Goy- For transportation to the polls call 221 (Paid Political Advertisement) SPECIAL winner. Navy Pays $1,092,000 For Florida Keys Aqueduct Commission s Interest In Waterline This Morning xk xk *& * ki *& Re ter & Ride ake Final Florida Primary Tomorrow Governor’s Race To Be Being Sold By Duke De Richelieu Decided; JP, ae en eee Constable Too Monroe county is preparing for its second and final primary tomorrow when citizens will vote for governor, justice of the peace and constable, third dis- trict, and delegates to the Demo- cratic National convention. Not a drop to drink will be| il sold from 7 am. to 7 p.m, in bars, package stores, restaurants or grocery stores, Chief Deputy Tommy Dixon announcea, Vio- laters of this state law will be punished severely, Though the vote tomorrow is expected to be half of the record breaking May 6 primary vote, lively interest in the election will be shown on the Keys, where the final JP and Con- stable race is being held, Only 164 absentee ballots had| § been sent or, brought in by nogntoday, Even if 50 or more come in before today’s 5 p.m. deadline, the count will take on- ly a few hours, it was said at the Office of Registration. The Board of Canvassers will} meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the office of Supervisor of Registra- (Continued on Page Ten) another four years to go. THIS 44 FOOT BY 190 FOOT LOT at the valuable Fleming and Duval corner is being sold by its long time owner, Duke de Richelieu. The buyer was not disclosed as The Citizen went to press. Mrs. Jupe Williams who has leased the ,corner for 16 years will keep her lease which has The Sidewalk Cafe, Bootery, and vacant lot occupy the corner now. % kk Payment Made In Miami To Treasurer Dr, Jack Hayes «| Dr. John Hayes, Treas- ‘|urer of the Florida Keys | Aqueduct Commission de- \| posited $1,092,000 in the '| First National Bank of Mi- ami this morning at 10 ;} o’clock, final step in the ‘| Commission’s sale to the Navy of its interest in the Florida City-Key West pipe- _| line. Dr. Hayes received the more than million dollar check. front Navy, as part of the sc Sregotiations by which the Commission sold its remaining interest in the water line. The sale took place in (Continued on Page Ten) Citizen Staff Photo ANNOUNCEMENT This coming Saturday (May 31st) will be the last day the Southernmost School of Beauty Culture will be open prior to its annual summer vacation. Customers desiring permanents or other beauty work done by us before July 8th phone 537 for appointment this week. We shall close 4 P.M. next Saturday, May 3lst, and remain on vacation until Tuesday, July 8, 1952. SOUTHERNMOST SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE ATTENTION People of Key West Mr. Ed. G. Swasey, Master Photographer of the Fine Arts Studio will be at the Studio, 919 Fleming St., Monday and Tuesday, May 26th and 27th between the hours of 9 A. M. and 5 P. M. Te accomodate all those people who purchased picture coupons prior to this date and for all whe would like pictures taken, (This Does Not Apply to Coupons Dated May 26th) FINE ARTS STUDIO 919 Fleming Overseas Hotel Bldg. PHONE 798 HEAR BRAILEY ODHAM Tonight 8to10p.m. WKWF FLORIDA'S ONLY CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR WHO HAS SPOKEN PERSONALLY TO THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY PULL LEVER 2-A Paid for by J. Brailey Odham Campsign Fund COMPLETE FRONTEND ALIGNMENT, CHECKING ALL TIRES AND BALANCING WHEELS | POOR OLD CRAIG SERVICE STATION Francis at Truman __ Phone 91% Your PURE OIL Dealer Tires .. Tubes . . Batteries’ MAC'S PLACE | NEW 2 QUART CARTON SPECIAL FOR $695 Boca Chica Beach | Best Offer Takes DE “A” woMocenizc0 pasteverte® SAVE MONEY ON MILK LAND O° SUN MILK Cream Top Milk 55c Homo. Milk 57c PHONE 894 NAVARRO, -. 601 Duval St. Richard B. Russell For President. RUSSELL CANDIDATES I ask the undivided support of the people of Florida, on May 27th., for the following candidates in whom I have complete confidence. a ‘ ICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE AT LARGE DELEGATES (Vote for 4 Men and 4 Women) MEN WOMEN C. Farris Bryant Mrs. J. D. Alderman Doyle E. Cariton Mrs. M. B. Fuller Mrs. Ruby McChesney Mrs. Frank X. Carroll, Jr. James T. Vocelle Frank D. Upchurch Fourth Congressional District (Dade and Monroe Counties) (Vote for } Man and 1 Woman) MAN WOMAN J. Mark Wilcox Lena Hemilten Clip this Het and preserve it for reference. All of those candidates who have been endorsed by Senator Russell are designated on the voting machine as “Russell Candidates.” Do not pull the lever over the name of any candi for Delegate unless such Can- didate bears the designation “Russell Candidate.” A vote for any candidate designated otherwise ts uivalent to a vote for Senator Russell's t. ik lose this list or forget these names, — REMEMBER, vote only for those candida for Delegate who are designated (over their names) as, — “Russell Candidate.” Pd. Pol. Adv, Phone 600

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