The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 16, 1952, Page 1

Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER is Citizen Staff Photo POLICE AND JUVENILE COURT JUDGE Eva Warner Gibson cooperate to place these youngs- ters in safe keeping at the Casa Marina nursery’ while their parents, charged with drunkeness and drunk and disorderly conduct were in jail. Police Officer H. Conley, seeing the children crying in @ parked car early Friday morning, found and arrested the parents, called Judge Gibson. Mrs. Isabel Fleming, chief probation officer and Lt, Jimmie James are shown with children just be- fore their reunion with parents who were in City Court. Lt. Buster Cerezo and Police Officer San- tana also worked on the case, Judge Gibson is happy that she can now refer children to a nur- sery at any hour ef the night as well as day, knowing they will be well cared for. ' “Man-Handled {Philadelphia DA Remains Mum _ By KW Police” |On Plans To Fight Reduction In Bond For Northern Gambler a” Officer Says Struck Officer But Says He Was Provoked To Do So By BILL GIBB A soft-spoken, well-mannered U, S. Navy officer stopped by the oi- fice last night to offer his version ‘of a police incident which started in the early morning hours last Thursday and ended in municipal court the same afternoon when the officer was fined $185. on five charges. Lt. Commander William A. Bak- er, 42, was arrested shortly after midnight last Wednesday for run- ning through a red traffic light at the ‘corner of Truman and Duval. He was taken to the police station for an intoxication test and subse- quent developments resulted in additional charges being placed against him for assault and bat- profanity, and driving without an operator's license. "There would have been no trouble if the police had not started man-handling me at the station,” the Navy man ex- plained. “! admit to being under the influence of liquor but was not drunk. When the police offi- jerked at me as | was get- ting out of the patrol wagon, 1 told him decently that | could walk. He jerked me again and that is when | let him have it, | struck with my left hand. - “Witnesses say that I hit the po- lice officer with my right hand. ‘That yas exons. I injured that arm recently le working on a boat engine. It was a physical impossi- bility for me to lift it enough to strike anyone. I'm only mentioning this because it tends to show that the witnesses who appeared agajnst me failed to see the picture cor- rectly and there is a possibility (Continued On Page Four) 4 Mrs. Pumphrey Is Charged. . With Murder Stepfather Repudiates Death Statement BLOUNTSTOWN — Alt ; Jess W. Ayers repudiated his state- ment that he and Mrs. Flossie Pumphrey plotted the death of her husband, Mrs. Pumphrey was or- dered held Friday for trial on a murder charge. Ayers, a Primitive ~ Baptist | preacher at Altha, was held as an accessory. Bond was set at $2,500 for each by County Judge Hanna Gaskin. Assistant State Attorney J. Frank Adams said he had drawn up a petition to exhume the body of Luther Pumphrey, whose death 10 months ago apparently had been from natural causes, “The petition will be presented at the earliest practical moment,” Adams said. Mrs. Pumphrey’s attorney bitter- ly protested the judge’s action and filed a petition in Circuit Court demanding her release. A hearing on it was sét for Monday. Ayers told the court he didn’t remember going to Police Chief Otis Sims Wednesday and saying he gave Mrs. Pumphrey some white tablets the day before her husband's death, Ayers’ alleged confession said he and Mrs, Pumphrey had been in- timate for 18 years and they planned to do away with her hus- band and his wife, who is Mrs. Pumphrey’s mother. But at Friday’s hearing, under questioning by his attorney, H. V. McClellan, Ayers claimed he did (Continuea On Page Four) CBS HOMES FIRST SHOWING IN KEY WEST 2 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS Terratre Floors - Tile B. Formica Counters - 10 Yr. $10,500 11,150 lousie Windows - Tile Sifts Elect. Water Heater dal Completely Decorated and Landscaped FHA INSURED MORTGAGES taal Approved for Veterans Qualified Under Direct Loan Program Model Home Open Sunday, 10 -6 1616 Seminary Street PORTER - WAGO KEY WEST: 1859 R-RUSSELL, Ine. MIAMI: 83-5203 _ PANATI_ CONFERS WITH STATES, ATTORNEY TODAY Both Assistant District Attorney Vincent Panati of Philadelphia and States Attorney J. Lancelot Lester remained silent today on what their answer will be to a petition by attorneys Albert D. Hubbard and M. Ignaius Lester for a writ of habeaus corpus to lower bond of Michael Switz who is held in the though | Monroe County Jail fighting extra- dition to Philadelphia to face gamb- ling charges, The petition is scheduled to be heard Tuesday morning before Cir. cuit Court Judge N, Vernon How- thorne of Miami. Bond for Switz has been set at $50,000. His attorneys claim that this amount is excessive and are fighting for a reduction. Panati contends that if the man is released on bond and again be- comes a fugitive, the work of the Philadelphia police which consum- ed a great amount of time and money will have gone for nought. Earlier Governor Fuller Warren denied a warrant for the extradi- tion of Switz who had successfully dodged police for 18 months, living (Continued On Page Four) Gambling Stamps Are Issued Here Poh ~— Key Westers obtained ‘ederal gambling stamps the Jacksonville Collector aim: nal Revenue, the AP reported. ate ee Pay total to 15 holders imps city at the time, it was estimated. —— New stamp holders are William Curry, 511 Fleming street and 1010 Truman avenue, and John Deering Gening, 508 Duval street, International Marine Paint HARDWARE DIVISION Caroline St. Phone 886 TRY Wylk’s Drive-In For | ®& Delicious Hamburgers & King Size Hot Dogs * Barbecued Ribs IN TH KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1952 Nightclub, Bar Operators Form Organization To Police Liquor Business In Growing Monroe County kkk xk E U.S.A. x kk ty kak The Associated Press Teletype features and Photo Services. For 72 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS: kiksk PLANNING COMRN1SSION PROTESTS ACTION OF CITY COMMISSIONERS Spot-Zoning Causes Planners a To Ask “What's The Use?” No new business brought before the ning Commission which met last night in City Hall. Members of the body chose therefore to discuss previous minutes of the Planning Board (composed of city and Dave was commissioners King). Theoretically, ness with regard to zoning within the city limits of Key West is first suppose to go before the Planning Com- mission for consideration. Following this group’s re- commendations, the city Planning Board takes | final action. Actually, the higher. the group they have ap- Pointed to guide them in zoning plans. Such was the case recently with Sirugo and a proposed filling sta- tion on Roosevelt Blvd. and ist St. Last June 27 at a hotly contested meeting between the Planning Commission and Sirugo the area from 1st. to 4th. St. for a depth of 164%’ was recommended to be changed from Residence B to Re- sidence C. This would have given Sirugo the privilege of constructing a motel but prevented the erection of a filling station. At the time, Sirugo appeared satisfied with the final decision of the Commission. Since then, he has gone over the Planning Commission’s head to the Planning Board. Without consulting the Commission, this Board re- commended that the corner lot where Sirugo wishes to put the filling station be spot-zoned from Res. B to Bus. A-1 with permission { to id the proposed station pend- ing adoption of the new zoning or- dinance Aug. 21, Delaney was the | only City Commissioner to vote against this spot-zoning — a sub- ject which he has always vehe- mently opposed. “Is the Planning Commission a ; picture on the wall or is it a func. tioning body?” demanded Julio Ca- banas of his associate members. He quoted Section 7 of Ordinance 380 whereby new filling stations | put in Bus. A zones are “subject to approval of the application for permit by the Planning Commis. | sion whose approval shall also be (Continued On Page Four) any busi- POPULAR SATURDAY NIGHT Sane * City And Navy Officials Meet With Bar Owners Plan-| 3 3 "Citizen Staff Photo MEMBERS of the newly formed Monroe County Retail Liquor Dealers Association met last night with the City Commission and Navy officials. Shown at the meeting, from the left: Riley Car- bonell, president of the group, Lt. Harrell Graham, of the Naval Station Legal Office and Mayor C. B. Harvey. Formation of the Association was hailed as a step forward in Key West. Over 200 Entries In Key West’s State Model Airplane Meet Sunday At Airport *% $500 IN TROPHIES NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON (# — The Navy is building a new type of helicopter, apparently designed to war on sub- marines. The project was revealed Friday “when the Helicopter Council, trade association of makers, released a new list of helicopter designations. The Navy's new flying windmill, still marked classified or secret, carries the Navy designation XHSS -l and the commercial designation $58. No details were given except that it is a modification of some present designs, and is reportedly an anti-submarine craft. PORTLAND, Me. # — Film star Phillis Thaxter, 32, was hospital- ized here Friday and her physic ian said today she is apparently suffering from infantile paralysis. Dr. William C. Burrage, de- scribed her condition as satisfac- tory. The auburn-haired actress re- turned to her native Portland from Hollywood last month to spend the | summer with her parents, Maine Supreme Court Justice and Mrs. | Sidney St. Felix Thaxter, AL LOGUN IS PROUD TO Announce the Return by DEMAND THE MELLO TONES BETTY, BUDDY AND STAN To the Beautiful Ocean Pa tio — GUESS WHAT? FLYING SAUCER DANCE! AND WE HAVE THE SPOT FOR IT! DINING - DANCING - ENTERTAINMENT Always Something Doing! NEVER A COVER OR MINIMUM } i | } | State Increases Aid To Needy JACKSONVILLE #—The State Welfare Board Friday night in- creased the maximum amount of assistance which can be given needy aged and blind persons and dependent children, The maximum available, begin- ning in October, will be increased by $5 to aged and blind and by | $3 for each dependent child. Aged | and blind will be able to get a maximum of $55 a month aid. Aid to dependent children will be a maximum $30 for the first child and $21 for each additional child up to a family maximum of $81. Board members said the in- creased assistance payments will | be about $1,554,500 but that actu- | ally the state will save money be- low budgeted funds because it will | get $3,317,000 federal funds under | the matching formula. The extra | money will be used to increase food allowances. The board also took up a num- ber of legislative proposals and approved: 1. Making available to any gov- }ernmental agency or official the welfare records when the request is approved by the State Welfare Board and is not contrary to the federal social security law. 2. An interstate reciprocal law (Continued On Page Four) AUGUST SPECIAL $10 TRADE IN ON YOUR OLD BIKE TOWARDS A New Columbia Rollfast at J. R. STOWERS CO. 533 Duval Phone 276 THEY HAVE IT UP NORTH We Will Soon Have It In Key West! DAIRY QUEEN ICE MILK WATCH FOR THE DATE WILL BE GIVEN WINNERS More than 200 entries will take part in the Key West State Model airplane meet at Meacham field from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. tomorrow, Charles Faraldo, Exchange club chairman of the meet said today. Of these 150 are from cities thru- out the state, and 50 are Key West youngsers and adults, Faraldo said. Almost $500 in trophies will be presented to winners of the events which will run throughout the day. They are on display now at the Gulfstream market. The Mayor, C. B. Harvey and City Manager Dave King have been invited to attend as well other City Commissioners. King helped the meet by sending out equipment to roll down marl for the speedway. High Navy officials have been invited to attend and watch the 20 Navy men compete along with the civilians. Members of the ex- change club will also be present to cheer on the events. W. T. Thomas, airplane manufac- turer will participate in the meet along with his son. The contestant coming from the farthest point will get a prize, Fa- raldo said. The major attraction of the meet will be the radio control event that is drawing entries from Bartow, Gainesville, Daytona Beach, Jack- sonville and Miami. Other events include the U-con- trol gas model which flies upside down, loops inside out, dives and does figure eights. This will be in the stunt events. Team racing with four models flying together in the same circle will also be fe- atured. Jet powered models will fly through the air with the greatest of speed. The meet is locally sponsored by (Continued On Page Four) eRe ceo Strunk Lumber Yard Drive North on Duval from Truman to Bank corner, then turn right te the Lumber Yard. Much easier than formerly when yew Sas nae Bre stop lights on STRUNK LUMBER YARD Phone 816 129 Simentan St. ke * Mayor Harvey Congratulates Group On Their Action The formation of an ase sociation of bar and night- club operators in Monroe County for the purpose of cleaning up the liquor busi- ness was hailed as a great step forward by City and Navy officials at a meeting last night at Logun’s Res« taurant. At an informal session, the bar owners met with the ‘| City Commission to discuss problems arising from the sale of alcoholic beverages in Key West. Lt. Harrell Graham of the Naval Sta- tion Legal Office, represent- ed Admiral Irving T. Duke at the conclave, Mayor C. B. Harvey congratulat- ed the group, which consists of forty local tavern operators, say- ing that “the ability of the group to police themselves will mean that from how on our problems in this respect will be greatly lessened.” The commissioners also explain- ed before the group, their position on the highly controversial two o'clock closing ordinance, which was passed on first reading by the city fathers at a meeting a week ago. The measure, which was passed by a 3-2 vote, will come up for second reading in the near fu- ture and if it passes will become law. It would force all bars to shutter their doors at 2:00 a.m, daily. Riley Carbonell, who is president of the group, introduced attorney Allan B. Cleare, who represents the association. Cleare outlined the or- ganization and objectives of the group. He said that “Monroe Coun- ty Retail Liquor Dealers Associa- tion was formed in a spirit of co- operation to exchange ideas and in- formation within the group and to promote harmony with the City government and the Navy.” Cleare added that the group was not formed just to fight the “2:00 a ‘losing ordinance, but to gain the same respect for the liquor business that other merchants en- A concensus of opinion among the bar owners, as expressed during @ discussion period at last night's ing indicated that they feel the bars in Key West are forced to close, those in Stock Is- land should be forced to follow suit. According to one spokesmam for the organization, a plan is afoot to ask the County Commission te enact legislation for an earlier closing hour in the County to elim- inate “discrimination.” Commissioner Levis M. 3. Bie ner, in @ scathing attack on the ordinance told of one time proposed Masonic Notice Special Communications of Am- chor Lodge No. 182, F. & AM, Monday. August 18, 1952, at 7:38 P.M. Conferring Entered Appren- tice Degree. All members and sojourners tm» vited to be present, By Order, OSWALD J. SHEPPARD, wm Gerald H. Adams, Sec’y, 1 | NS | ls