The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 24, 1952, Page 2

THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Che Key Taw Citizen Published daily (except Sunday) by L. P. Artman, owner and pub- tisher, from ‘The Citizen Building, corner of Greene And Ann Streets. Onty Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County L. P. ARTMAN Publisher NCRMAN D. ARTMAN Business Manager Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Ciass Matter TELEPHONES 51 and 1935 —$—S —————————————— —______ Member of The Associated Press—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 loca] news gublishea here. — — ——— —— — Subscription (by carrier) 25e per week, year $12.00, single copy 6c —— ADVERTISED RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION —_—_—— The Citizen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issue and subjects of local or general interest, out it will not publish anonymous communications. a Thursday, July 24, 1952 IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN More Hoteis and Apartments. Beach and perpen gerilion Consolidation of County and City Governments. Coumunity Auditorium ooo CAN EISENHOWER CARRY FLORIDA? THE CITIZEN HAS THE ANSWER The Miami Herald asked this question, “Can Eisen- | hower Carry Florida?” and then wrote a three-quarter- column editorial to try to answer it, whereas the answer could have been found in a two-letter word — NO. Eisenhower is a good and likeable man, but those qualities do not qualify him for the presidency. Here are two questions that should have been asked at the Repub- Jican convention, though the answers to them, both No, would not have made any difference, because Governor Dewey had 92 of the 96 New York delegates “sewed up” for Eisenhower: Does Taft's experience as a seasoned statesman qualify him to be a general of the United States Army? Does Hisenhower’s experience as a seasoned soldier qualify him to be President of the United States? The latter question, though not couched in those words, caused a great deal of comment the day after Eisenhower's nomination when three Republicans in key positions were kicked out of office and three Dewey men were named to fill the office. One comment was that Dewey is the “behind-the-scenes” man, but let.us brush that aside, because it is of national scope, and _ confine ourselves to Eisenhower's “chances” in carrying Florida. Eisenhower will ggt a yacable vote in Dade, Pinelles and possibly Duval counties, but elsewhere in the state he will run far behind the Democratic nominee. In our county, it ie doubtful if Eisenhower will get 10 percent of the vote, and what is-true of Monroe is true also of all counties in central, northern, western, with one exception, and northwestern counties. Aside from Eisenhower's inexperience in govern- mental affairs of a civic nature, we have heard a good many Key Westers say they do not want a man as presi- dent who has served all his adult years in the armed services. How widespread that sentiment is, The Citizen has no way of determining, but it exists in Key West and, we may be sure, it exists in some degree throughout the nation. . ‘ A harder question to answer is, Will Eisenhower be | elected? Trying to answer that question would be purely a guess. We don’t know who will be the Democratic nom- inee and we don’t know whether or not southern Dem- ocrats will bolt the convention, as they did in 1948. If they do bolt, Eisenhower has a better chance of winning than Dewey had, because the Democratic nominee, who- ever he is, will not be as strong now as Truman was in 1948, When doctors go Into conference, the patient is eith- er very sick or very rich. There fs a vast difference between the person of im- portance and the person who thinks himself important. SLICE OF HAM _ ¢ Mars Scenic BILL Key West could be a much pret- tier town if the police department was a little more on iis toes with regard to unsightly trash and old advisor of wrecks permitted to accumulate on the streets. The truck pictured above has been parked out by Bayview Park for quite awhile. Each day a few more parts seem to be missing off of it. There is no license plate on the vehicle, Thieves might be tak- ing the missing parts or the own- er might simply be dismantling it and choose Palm Ave. as a cool shady spot in which to work. At any rate, it is a public haz- ard, especially on dark nights when no reflectors or lights mark its location. Commissioner Cobo Dr. Cobo brought up the unsani- tary street condition of Fleming between Whitehead and Simonton at a commission meeting this week. These two blocks have long been an irritation to residents and a! hazard to firemen. Trash that is piled out on the curb is easily ig- nited by a carelessly thrown ciga- rette. Time and time again, fire- Florida Industry BARTOW — If Florida is to | entice many new industries it must convince Northern people the state is something more than a play- ground, says the man who helps get war plant contracts for Florida. A. D. McClellan, Miami, regional the Small Defense Plants Administration in Florida, | says many persons think of the | state only as a playground. “But we produce goods -more economically than almost any oth-- er state in the Union because of the ideal climatic conditions.” McClellan was one of the speak ers at the state-wide industrial con- 39. Schooled 41. Bitter vetch a lative ending 4. Bank of earth @. Medicine & Tell thought. tessly 12. The Lion 13. Piece of track Ea ae hi ey | ae caer CVV VIII VII IV IIVIV III CIS ITHIS ROCK ae OLD CARS AND TRUCKS that are no longer useful for driving on the road can mar the beauty of a town if they are allowed to remain parked on public streets. Pictured above is one such truck that is mentioned in today’s “This Rock of Ours.” VUVVVVIV VIR OF OURS (2444464444444444444444444444444444444 men have been called out to ex- tinguish such trash fires,’ Though the minor. blazes do no immediate damage, the public should realize that everytime a machine rolls out of the firehouse, men’s lives are in danger, Hang- ing onto a speeding truck might look like fun. Firemen will tell you differently. They don’t mind risk- ing their lives for a legitimate rea- son but they dislike doing so need- lessly. Chief Leroy Torres My utmost sympathy goes out to the family of Leroy Torres. The “Chief” was one of my few close friends. He was a humble man, al- ways ready to help the unfortunate. 1 sometimes thought that I was privileged to see a side of his na- ture that he never exposed to the public — his spiritual feelings. We've spent many an hour talking on metaphysical subjects. Always the final analysis of his philosophy could be sumed up in the words of William Blake's “Jerusalem:” “O Saviour, pour upon me thy Spirit of meekness and love, Annihilate the Selfhood in me, be ‘thou all my life, Guide thou my hand which trembles exceedingly upon the rock of ages.”* ference, sponsorec by the State Chamber of Commerce here Wednesday. on the matter of new plants was Ira Brown, industrial engineer for | Florida State Improvement Com- | mission. | “Our main business is tourism,” {said Brown, “and we don’t want | jto injure that."" | He explained Florida didn’t want | | to get just any type of new industry | right kind.” Not all communities want new | plants. This was brought out in | discussions. Some towns feel théir j tourist business will be hurt and their labor supply affected if new ‘industries come in. SSEPSERNEEM fs SBA Taking a slightly different stand | adding “We should try to get the} Citizen Staff Photo Baker Explains Need Of More Fla. Publicity By BENNETT DELOACH BARTOW ( —-A-banker said there is a need in this state) for bringing: investors and seekers | of money together. Benton W. Powell, president of the Palmer First National Bank and Trust Co. of Sarasota, said opportunities for capital invest- ment in Florida are not being fully exploited. At a state-wide industrial con- ference, Powell said in many cases neither the investor nor the man | who wants money knows of the | other’s need. He suggested, among other things, a clearing house for getting | these two groups. together. Powell also said the State Ad- vertising Commission might have more money to spend in publiciz- | ing Florida’s opportunities. Following Powell’s suggestions, | Beverly Grizzard, acting director of the Advertising Commission, said his agency is in contact with | some 20,000 prospects who want | to bring an estimated 640 million | dollars to this state for investment purposes, Grizzard said this capital rep- | | resented only those persons who had been contacted through the commission’s industrial program. He said this money did not rep- resent persons interested in just | visiting Florida. ! The conference, held in the | center of Florida’s rich phosphate |area, is sponsored by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce. | Purpose of the conference is to tie together all*efforts being made by all organizations to bring more | industry to Florida. | HOLLYWOOD NOTES By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD @ — Cupid got thrown for a loss today as Debbie {| Reynolds declared she has no time j}for marriage—not at this stage in her blossoming career, anyway. | Debbie is the curvaceous cutie |from El Paso who made a hit ty |managing to keep up with the |dancing feet of Gene Kelly and | | Donald O'Connor in a recent musi- | Since then, she has been ed for stardom by her | studio, an@ she has assured that jromance will not interfere with her film plans | “Building a career and being | miirried are both full-time jobs,’ ste told me. “You can't do both at once and do justice to either of them. Right now most in terested.in my career. Whenever I'm in a picture, I can do nothing eise. T come home at night after a dance number or doing a diffi- cult comedy scene and I collapse. When I'm not in a picture, I'm out on & personal appearance tour “That's the way it has to be when you're building your career i can't even consider marriage for a year. If 1 have arrived by then I can afford to do less pictures them | can think about getting mar- pope ndieated that she nan she is serious est dates are Ac Wagner and but intimates s2 Wagner is the head beart. But # amy ro soms, Debbie assured it would be s long engagemert | “Peeling as I do about my ca | reer.” she remarked, “I don't let } myself get carried away romantic ally “Alisa, there ws the malier » a use for more material of this na- ture, including specific examples of federal government waste, Dr. George C. Smith, Jr., director of the Chamber’s government eco- nomy pregram will be glad to hear from you, Sincerely, EARL B, STEELE U. S. Chamber: of Commerce $62.1 BILLION © - ‘THESE TAXES AVERAGE $1,389 PER FAMALY BS 1952 $44.8 BILLION $5.3 BILLION was Faecal Yeors FEDERAL TAXES HEAD FOR THE STRATOSPHERE Senter of Commaren Se ented feat Watogee 40S Ben Chapman, now a coach for the Cincinnati Reds, led the American League in stolen bases in 193°, 32 and “33. He tied for the honors in 1937 money. It wouldn't matter to me if my husban¢ were making less than me. But he would have to have a healthy attitude about it and appreciate an extra paycheck as a blessing If he started to re- sent it, that would be the end of the marriage.” Although Debbie's maim concern jis ber career, she is not without ber ideas shout marriage. Some of them are very interesting. Such as: “The importsst thing about a marriage is to have babies. Have a3 many a8 you want. You can , worry about paying for them later; somehow you always do.” | jored ENS, J.C, USN, recently reported for duty aboard the USS Saufley (EDDE- 465) from the ‘U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated in the class ‘of 1952. Ensign Williamspn ‘hails from 1526 Spruce Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida. Ensign D. Salsburg Official U.S. Navy Photo ENS. D. 8. SALSBURG, USN, recently reported for duty on board the USS Saufley (EDDE- 465) from the - University of Pennsylvania where he was a member of the NROTC pro- gram. Ensign Salsburg gradu- ated from the University in June of this.year. He hails, from Hartford, Conn. During his col- lege years Ensign Salsburg ma- in history and in his senior year was managing edi- | tor of the Daily Pennsylvanian. Hurdle racing, revived suc- cessfully at Monmouth Park last year, is an integral part of the present summer racing meeting. Thursday - Friday - Seturdey SCARAMOUCHE STEWART GRANGER, JAN! LEIGH and ELEANOR PARKER Coming: MY SON, JOHN Van Heflin, Helen Hayes and Robert Walker AiR COOLED Thursday - Friday - Saturday RATON PASS with DENNIS MORGAN and PATRICIA NEAL Coming: TARZAN AND THE AMAZONS Johnny Wiessmuller and Brenda Jeyco San Coins Theale Presents... The Star of Sunset Boulevard Spreading Sunshine Now! GLORIA SWANSON | Bedroom C COLOR IN NATURAL COLOR WITH JAMES WARREN AND OTHERS “She’s Uproarious in Color That’s Glorious” THURSDAY — FRIDAY — SATURDAY NO INCREASE IN PRICES — ALSO — “THE VATICAN” The, story of the Holy City TIME SCHEDULE 2:15 4:15 6:15 8:15 AIR CONDITIONED Always A Good Show at San Carlos