The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 20, 1952, Page 1

a Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average tange of only 14° Fahrenheit VOL. LXXIII. No. 199 The Key West Citi THE SOUTHERN MOST * niwekitas IN THE U.S. A KEY WEST, Royal Navy ae Skipper Calls On ae Harvey Adams Files Citizen Staff Photo MDR. T. F. HALIFAX, left, skipper of The Rocket, British destroyer which arrived today at AsDevDet, for eight weeks, paid an official call on Mayor C. B. Harvey at City Hall, at 12 moon. City Manager Dave King, also received the skipper who was accompanied by Comdr. BE. M. Usherwood, right, British Naval Mission, Washington, D. C. Comdr. Halifax said that though this is his first visit to the States, a Royal Navy ship, “The Rocket,” made a previous visit ‘to the U.S., but that was the fifth ship so named. in 1877. Today’s destroyer “The Rocket,” is the joighth, Comdr, Halifax said he had been trying to get to Key West for more than a year, Key West Firefighters Keep Abreast Of Time, Sam Price genie a Py bigs is held on a in connection with ting of Joseph Tho- ei % Marathon on July 20th,’ pending the arrival in this city pg a @ mystery witness, who Lester says will be able to throw some light on the subject of just what Price had with the William Henry Cotten has ! of firing the bullets used the death of Thomas later, The hearing was held Peace Justice Roy Hamlin. Price is alleged to have beaten victim about the head with a to Charles Glin- home the victim was an earlier inquest rer wr been that dl yesterday's hearing failed to!” direct evidence that Price had had any aitercation with || f tthe charges against |. a dying statement |) ‘Thomas shortly after week of paralysis. ability of the statement tn an at- tempt to determine whether or not the man was conscious of the fact that he was about to die when he made ‘the statement, said at yesterday’s hearing, in ans- wer to questioning, that the man was unable to sign the statement (Continued On Page Six) POOR OLD CRAIG | |b Duke. ‘Cities Will Hear HighRanking Officer Rear Admiral Irying T. Duke, USN, Commander, U. S. Naval ase, will be the featured guest speaker Saturday evening at the Ete on July 25th after a . Attorney George Brooks, who fs | basing his case on the admissi- | Official U.S. Navy Photo ADMIRAL DUKE banquet of the Florida Federation Over 200 women will be in at- tendance, representing 8 cities of Florida, and they are looking for- (Continued On Page Six) MRS. BERNARD FRANK—Director Experienced, Graduate Teacher Announces Fall Registration Now of JACK and JILL JOYLAND An Outdoor Kindergarten-Nursery School af SESRRERE FIREMEN RETURN FROM FIRE-FIGHTING SCHOOL IN MIAMI Tax Lien Of $395,905.00 Income Tax Lien Is Against Michael Switz; Ordered By Internal Rev. Dept. Michael Switz, who yes- terday was faced with the problem of raising a mere $50,000 for bond, today saw his difficulties multiplied sevenfold when Circuit Court Clerk Earl Adams filed an income tax lien: against him amounting to a total of $395,905.44 upon the instruction of Interna’ Revenue Bureau Collecto: _ ohn L. Fahs in Jacksonvil e. Named in the lien with Switz was his wife Isabelle. And a new alias came to light in the action when he was named as Michael Switz, “alias Thomas Ha- gue”. His address was given as 2505 Waverly Street. Philadelphia, Pennsylvan- ia. The date givenon the lien was 1948, The lien, in effect, will ‘ prevent Switz from dispos- ing of any real estate or other property pending tri- = ‘on income tax evasion pa The Citizen went to press, there was no indica- pos! bs tips cen) wi . seiecie heat received afk fl i °F i zl Ef cf i i i Hi z* z= z i ¢ is : i ie 5 3 Fe a Ree aa ea: ze 3 sss : eit 54 ui . : i i FF ei i i in this city. Aa fhe f Bs FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1952 British Destroyer The Associated Press Teletype Features and-.Pheto Services, For 72 Years. Devoted to. the Best Interests of Key West. “Rocket” Arrives Today For Work With American Navy kkk x ek xxerk x kk Capt. Momm Relieves Captain Durski As Com. Officer At OpDev Station Took Command * Yesterday At Simple Ceremony Captain Albert Momm, USN, new commanding of- ~ ficer of Surface Anti-Sub- marine Development De- tachment at the Operation- al Development Station assumed his new command yesterday afternoon at avery simple ceremony. He relieved Captain Malen Durski, USN, who was de- tachd from duty with or- ders to report as Command- Conducts Ocean Sted. er of Command Escort Des- | § troyer Squadron One in the Pacific Fleet on June 13, 1952. During the interim period Com. William B. Wideman, USN, as- sumed command of the Surface Anti-Submarine Development De- tachment. Capt. Momm is the son of the late Mr. Albert Momm, and his Fava Mrs. Albert Momm who lives at 136 Hillside Terrace, Ir- vington, New Jersey. He attended the eg Sidé High School, New- J. from -1919 to 1923 and aakarjons, “Ale “1923: to 19260. He is married to the former Miss (Continued On Page Six) New Commanding Officer Of Surface Anti-Submarine Development Detachment At The Operational Development Station, Key West Official U.S. Navy Shot CAPTAIN ALBERT 9. MOMM L proensp re: “| an effort to find out x ke Will Stay Two Months For Comparison With U.S. Equipment By SUSAN McAVOY ‘The Rocket, Royal Navy destroy- er, docked at SURASDEVDET at | 10:40 this morning for a two-month stay during which British anti-sub- marine warfare devices will be States Navy, it was announced by a Royal Navy officer. , ‘Skipper of the Rocket, Comdr, T. F. Halifax, immediately called upon Rear Admiral Iry:ng T. ot commander of the Key West Nav: cor WERTHEIM, a researcher from the Woods Hole itute in Woods Hole Massachusetts is shown peat. bg Company in Key West. eee ot scientific instruments designed of the Gulf Stream. Study. is. being ... conducted im e0operation ae the Western Union Telegraph Scientific Study Of Gulf Stream Being Made Here ACTION OF GULF rinse HAS BEEN S FOR MANY se The Gulf ‘Stream, which most Key Westers have tak- en for granted like Key Limes and “Grits and Grunts,” is coming in for a bit of close scrutiny by a re- searcher from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Insti- | tute of Woods Hole, Massa- chusetts who is conducting a scientific survey here in why the stream acts exactly the way it does. Tall, scholarly, 24-year- old Gunther Wertheim of New York City has been dis- patched to Key West to conduct a phase in the in- vestigation sponsored by the Institute concerning the characteristics of the Atlan- tic Ocean, which is their particular sphere of inter- est. The action of the Gulf Stream has been a subject for study for, many years. A graduate ° the Stevens In- (Continued On FES east. sea ie cea Six) NOTICE! PONCE’S LUNCHEONETTE NEW HOURS Effective Wednesday. Aug. 20 Open I! A.M. to 9 P.M. ITROUBLES MOUNT FOR VW. SWITZ Switz Expected To Be Arraigned Before Commissioner Albury Soon The difficulties of Michael Switz mounted today following ae macaccoeainl oleate BS Trg Ent ‘ She. attorneys Tyesday to gain; HARDWARE DIVISION reduction in bond: through! Careline $¢. Phone Habeas proceedings when United States Marshall Leo Brooker in Miami sent a “hold order” for Switz, pend- ing arrival of a warrant for his arrest on charges of filing | fraudulent income tax returns. 1 However, the next step in Switz’ | fight to dodge extradition to Phila (Continued On Page Six) $10 TRADE IN OW YOUR CALLING ALL FORD OWNERS Brand New V-8 Cylinder Block 1941 TO 1948, INCLUSIVE Complete with All Moving Parts Internal GENUINE FORD PARTS This Is Our August ALL THis F! Cool. Shady Playground and Porch Classrooms for Inclement Weather Only $299.00 Deferred Monthly Payment Plea Call Us Today for Service Vionroe Motors, Inc. ford - Lincoln - Mercury PHONE 725 Clay. 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