The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 12, 1952, Page 1

® Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit e Associated Press Teletype tures and Photo Services. 72 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West | VOL. LXXIII. THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1952 PRICE FIVE CENTS No. 192 City Commissioners Question Right ‘OF State To Sell Bay Bot Bottom Land Will Ask For Legal Ruling; Ruining City’s Scenic Beauty Until the city attorney receives an opinion from the attorney general, State of Florida, as to the legality of using cigarette tax funds for the purchase of Clyde Mallory docks, action by the city commissioners on the matter will be held in|. abeyance. A resolution authorizing | « the execution of a deed by the City of Key West to the Key West Improvement Company, Inc., conveying city-owned property in ex- change for property to be used as an extension of 13th St., was unanimously passed at"last night’s com- mission meeting. ‘This transfer of property will per- mit the City to extend 13th St. di- bi! into the intersection of Sigs- bee Road and Roosevelt Blvd. It is, hoped to get the job done before beginning of school as children Sigsbee Park will otherwise * U. S. Navy Men Are Heroic ROT TIL Ie 2 i USS Sennett Reaches bub latre sperma 1.00 Pot Goal school. $7,500 has been provided in In practically every meeting of the City Fathers for the past sev- eral months, the volatile subject of taxis has been brought up. Last night was no exception. Rojelio “Mexicana” Perez, a lo- cal’ man, requested the commis- sioners to tell him why City Man- ager Dave King had refused him | an occupational license when, dur- ing the same week, four licenses were issued to another company. Perez was unemployed at the time and a friend had offered him a car to drive if he secured an occupational license. King explain- ed to the commissioners that in order to be eligible, a taxi operator must own the car on which occupa- tional licenses are issued. Perez, as a war veteran, is entitled to a driv- er’s license but not an occupation- al license for a car that he does not own, A round-table discussion develop- ed amongst the commissioners as to the best solution of solving Key West's taxi problem. Eight unused taxi licenses are presently avail- able. Commissioner Delaney brought out the fact that under present con- ditions, 77 regular licenses can be issued but that the clause which automatically includes all veterans as being eligible for a license could bring this amount up to as high as fifteen hundred. He suggested that the total number of cabs with- in the city limits be held at 77 and that veterans be given preference when these are granted. City Manager King disagreed. His opinion was that if such a course | was followed, it would be better to continue issuing the 77 licenses to general applicants and that 25 additional ones be reserved for ve- terans with service-connected dis- (Continued On Page Three) DOUBLE By BILL GIBB A man’s actions reach heroic stature when they include self-sac- rifice in the present for the better- ment of human beings in the fu- ture. Our local sailors are proving that they are capable of this type of action. The miracle of blood plasma sands of lives during the past few years — not only on the battle- front but right here at home. Plas- patients, no matter what the na- ture or cause of their injuries or illness. The USS Sennett recently ac- complished a 100 percent goal of blood donation when every man aboard voluntarily gave a pint to be stored in the Dade County Blood Bank. Withdrawing of blood is fairly simple. Neither pain nor ill effects results to the donator. In the pic- ture above, two of the enlisted men of the Sennett are shown as they made their donation. Left to right: H. W. Cambell, SA. Kath- leen Duff, technician. John M. Cremey, SN. There are few Americans who are not ready and willing to give their life for their country if neces- sary. When it comes to donating a pint of blood however, they us- (Continue ! On Page Three) Troops Can Wear Civilian Clothes TRIESTE ®— American occupa- tion troops here got permission to- day to wear civilian clothes off duty — sometimes — but running around in shirt sleeves is prohib- ted. A headquarters order allows the | solders to change into civvies only | when visiting the homes of other Americans or British friends. And a coat and tie are mandatory. HEADER TONIGHT 1st GAME 7 P.M. KEY WEST CONCHS MIAMI SUN SOX Game Time Tomorrow and Thursday 8:15 banks is credited with saving thou-- ma is used to strengthen weak op grea Mrs. J. Kovash’s Kin Killed In Auto Smash-Up A recent highway tragedy seal ed in the death of three members in the family of Mrs. J. W. Kovash, 602 Southard street. Her brother-in- law, sister, and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard R. Hazzard, and their son, Robert, were killed in an ac- cident that occurred near Muncie, Indiana. Sole surviving member of the immediate family was a 12- year-old-daughter, Linda, who hap- pened not to be in the car. Police reports indicate that the Hazzard family’s car was struck by three teen-age youths who had (Continued From Page One) Lo Dolce Case Now Matter Of Diplomacy Army Sergeant Was Accused Of Shooting Major Wm. Holohan BUFFALO, N. Y. #—An Italian government attorney says the case of Carl G. Lo Dolce, accused in Italy of the wartime slaying of a cloak and dagger major, now be- comes ‘‘a matter for diplomacy.” Federal Judge John Knight Mon- day refused to order Lo Dolce ex- tradited to Italy and said the de- | nial was not subject to review by higher court. Lo Dolce, a 30 - year - old former Army sergeant from Rochester, was accused of shooting Maj. Wil- liam V. Holohan during a secret OSS mission behind German lines in Italy in 1944, Judge Knight held that the ex- tradition treaty of 1868 was not effective because the place where the crime was committed was oc- cupied by German armies. He noted that at the time, stice had been reached but not a peace treaty. Francis Dibartolo, attorney for the Italian government here, said! in a statement Monday night that “this now becomes a matter for diplomacy.” Dibartolo did not elaborate on what part diplomacy could play, but added: “The court's decision robs Carl Lo Dolce of the only means he had to extenuate or in any way diminish the impact of the atro- cious crimes with which he was charged. I believe it would have been more opportune had higher courts ruled on the issue through a writ of habeas corpus.” Earlier, Dibartolo had told re porters he did not believe the Ital (Contiaved On Page Three) Official U.S. Navy Photo Attorney Asks Ear aie On - | Track Decisie “As the State Ratiig*Commiss- ion has granted the Key West Kennel Club a permit to operate a dog-racing track on Stock Island, the next step is to let the people decide whether or not they favor the establishment of the track,” Abe Aronovitz, president of the club, said today. “The Key West Citizen has been fair to both sides: it has published the statements or resolutions of groups that oppose the track and has accorded a similar privilege to | groups that favor it. Besides, the proposal has been discussed re- currently by residents of Monroe county for several months. Now let | us learn the will of the majority, the basic principle in our democ- racy “Under the law, the Monroe County Commissioners can't call an election before the expiration of 21 days, or delay calling an elec- | tion more than 90 days. But why delay giving voterg of Monroe county the right to say ‘No’ or *Yes’? The decision is theirs to make; let them make it as soon | ,| as the law permits. No good pur- pose can be served in forcing the voters to wait needlessly to ex- press their majority verdict for or against the track. That’s fair to each side.” Aronovitz further said he will at- | tend a meeting of Monroe County Commissioners, scheduled for to- night, to request them to set an early date for the election. 1946 BUICK Super Tudor $265 Down BALANCE $57.80 PER. MO. 1951 FORD Custom Tudor Tourist ace That Honesty Still Prevails There are honest people in the world, regardless of many cynics who argue to the con- tary! ps & & Mrs. Thor Larsen are ion from St. Peters- pei and staying at the Atlantic Shores Motel. Two days ago, Larson found a purse and it con- tained sufficient funds to have financed hs entire trip to Key West. Identification papers re- vealed that the purse belonged to a Mrs. Hainsworth of Brews- ter, Fla. Larson started a search, lo- cated Mrs. Hainsworth’s motel room and, since she was absent, left a note telling her to call for her purse. Needless to say, the owner was a grateful women. She called for the purse in the early hours of the morning and left for home the same day. Michael Switz Gets Local Legal Counsel Mystery Surrounds Role That Switz Played In Philly Gambling Circle Michael Switz, alias W. W. Carr and Michael Serovitz has obtain- ed legal aid to help him in his fight against five indictments which were brought against him by a Philadelphia Grand Jury connection with his alleged partici- pation in the numbers racket in that city. Attorney M. Ignatius Les- siictetesk en ane ae L. liamihave mn re- tained by who is being held in Monroe County Jail following his arrest on Friday after he had successfully evaded capture for a | year and a half. Meanwhile mystery surrounds the role that Switz played in Phila- delphia gambling circles. Whether ‘or not he was a kingpin in the racket setup in the Quaker City, or merely a lieutenant is a matter for conjecture at this time. Switz is believed to have been an employee of the Maryland Gas Company at the time he fe to avoid testify- the grand jury. The exact nature of the war- rants held against Switz have not been made public to date. The usual run of gambling charges are | classed as misdemeanors and do not carry particularly, severe pen- alties. However, the Internal Revenue Department is said to be inter- ested in Switz to the tune of a | total of $369,000 in back income | taxes. It is not known if a warrant ; has been issued on these charges to date. Geo. Hanskat Off To 3-Day Meeting George Hanskat, Veterans Ad- ministration director, leaves tomor- row for a three day conference on the Korean war GI bill he said to- day. During his absence the office in | the Federal building will remain open with a secretary on duty to answer routine questions. $535 Down & BALANCE “|County Expected To Decide Date Of Race Track Election At Tonight's Meeting * Owners Of Teachers On Duty Friday To Plan Year Supervisors’ Arrival Points Up Lack Of Space For Staff At County Courthouse Monroe county teachers report Friday for the 1952-53 school year, Superintendent of Public Instruction Horace O’Bryant said, today. The teachers will meet with principals at the various schools on Friday and discuss their assign- ments. Next week they will compete plans for the courses for the record breaking student body expected September 4. On August 29 the teachers will attend the Florida Education Asso- ciation conference in Miami. The arrival of teachers and the supervisory personnel at the begin- ning of the new school year inten- sifies the space problem of the 3uperintendent’s office. | At present there are nine staff members and O’Bryant working in three rooms in the county court- | Rouse. “We're becoming a bottleneck of the school sy: _ O'Bryant ad “with so erate.” Not only must these supervisors and secretaries work in these quar- ters, but textbooks and supplies must also be stored there, he said. “It handicaps the operation of the school system,” O’Bryant said. “to be so pressed for space.” Bus Plows Into Flood; One Drowns Three Passengers Saved; Swept Off Feet By Fast Current CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. # —A Dixie Greyhound bus plowed into a flash flood near here early today and a torrent of water poured through it, throwing some of the 18 passengers into panic. An elderly Negro passenger was missing and presumed drowned. Bll Thompson, about 30, Eufaula Alabama, was credited with saving three other passengers who were swept off their feet by the swift current after leaving the bus. The big bus was swamped about eight miles south of here near the town of Ancell, where a cloudburst turned normally - quiet Ramsey Creek into a raging torrent. Water poured over U. S. Highway 61 at a depth of five feet at one time. Mrs. S. R. Cook, Cottondale, Ala. a passenger, said most of the pas- sengers were asleep or dozing when the bus plowed into the flood and was almost swept off the highway. Continued On Three, MENT FOR Undine Water Fishing Thompson Enterprises, Inc. HARDWARE DIVISION Caroline St. Phone 886 M. D. ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF HIS OFFICE AT 417 EATON ST. Genera! Surgery and General Practice | e Hurricane Preparations In Progress Red Cross Is Ready Despite Absence Of Storm Warning So Far The American Red Cross chapter here is making full advance prep- arations for any hurricane through its Disaster Preparedness and Re- lief Committee, it was announced today by Paul G. Albury, disaster chairman. The committee has appointed sub- committees and designated shelter areas. Marathon will for the first time have its own shelter at its fire sta- tion, it was said. In former years, the Marathon residents had to come to Key West during hurricane warnings. Though not a single tropical dis- turbance has been reported since the opening of hurricane season, the Red Cross chapter committee met last week to make full prepa- rations for that eventuality. Shelters named for Key West are Reynolds school, Bethel AME Church, Thomas and Truman ave- (Continued On Page Three) New Elementary Supervisor Here Mrs. Edith L. Roberts, new ele- mentary supervisor for Monroe county schools arrived in Key West Sunday to assume her duties. A Floridian for 16 years, Mrs. Roberts comes here from Citrus county where she was general su- pervisor of schools. Though not yet settled, Mrs. Rob- Proposed Track Want Early Date The date for the county- wide referendum on the proposed $300,000 Stock Island dog track will be de cided upon by County Commissioners at their meeting tonight. Proponents and spon: sors of the track, led by Abe Aronovitz, president of the Key West Kennel club, are hoping for an early date so that, should voters approve, the track can be started and com- pleted for the 90 day rac- ing season beginning Feb- tuary 1. Aronovitz will ap» pear before Commission. ers tonight to ask for an early date at which voters ean decide on the track, Opponents of-the headed by the Bu West ial Association, one would be August 30, the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. Latest date, that is 90 days following the. granting of the permit after last Saturday would fall on Electon day November 4. The State Racing Commission granted the permit for the track in Miami, August 9, following an earlier meeting at which the Club's financing was ordered changed. At Saturday’s meeting the Club presented a certificate of of more than $250,000 which is the amount necessary for construction and financing of the track. Big backer of the track is Sam Fried- land, chain store magnate. Drive Made For Blood Donations WASHINGTON #— An intensive drive for blood donations fron j| throughout the country is getting MRS. EDITH L. ROBERTS erts took an immediate liking to the Island City, “I like the way you all look,” she said happily. A holder of a Master of Arts de- gree from the John B. Stetson Uni- versity, Deland, Florida. Mrs. Rob- erts obtained her BA at Kent State , Ohio. She has perform- ed a year’s work toward her PHD at Ohio State university. She will work with Leland March, general supervisor of Monroe county schools. Mrs. Roberts succeeds Miss Irene Russell who married last spring and went to Miami. Masonic Notice Special Communication of Dade Lodge No. 14, F. & AM. Wed- August 13th. at evening. P.M. F. C. Degree will be Office hours 10-12 2-5) ssf 10-1 AND BY APPOINTMENT OFFICE PHONE 1200 Resident Phone 704-XJ All F.C. as well as Master Masons are invited to attend. PAUL C. HEFLIN, Actg. W.M. a © CC under way, The Office of Defense Mobiliza- tion, assigned by President Tru- man to co-ordinate the campaign, NOTICE! OPENING—.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 RAINBOW DO-NUT SHOPPE 1030 Truman Ave, DO-NUTS PIES - CAKES - PASTRY PAUL LIGHTBOURN, Owner EIRENE Complete Stock of Mechanis HAND TOOLS Guaranteed for Life Roy's West Auto Pars Ga TELEPHONES 1877 . 1878 121 DUVAL STREET