The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 29, 1952, Page 2

Friday, August 29, 1952 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN The Key West Citizen —$—$<—$— — Published daily (except Sunday) by L. P. Artman, owner and pub tisher, trom The Citizen Building, corner of Greene And Ann Streets Oly Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County , tL. P. ARTMAN Publishes NCRMAN D. ARTMAN Business Manager Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Class Matter TELEPHONES §1 and 1935 a Member of The Associated Press—The Associated Press is exclusively entitied to use for reproduction of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper, and also the iocal news gublishea here. ember Florida Press Association and Associate. Dailies of Florida ————— Gubscription (by carrier) 25¢ per week, year $12.00; By Mail $15.60 ADVERTISED RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION ee The Citizen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issue ‘and subjects of local or general interest, ‘out it will not publish IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN . More Hotels and Apartment’ rs 4 6. ts. Pp avili and City Governments. Beach and Bat abl Consolidation of County Comunity Auditorium. —————— - COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAM FOR SIX-YEAR-OLDS Most six-year-olds who are beginning school this year are in for a series of immunization shots. While it is not required for those beginning their formal education, @ physical eXamination is a wise precaution. Yery often a complete physical examination. will un- eover defects that a child may have and that have been unnoticed. It is, of course, important, if a child has a de- ~ BOYLE By HAL BOYLE ‘ HOMETOWN, U. S. A. —The Peebles, like many an American family today, are a house divided. Wilbur, the country’s most aver- age citizen, and his-.wife, Trellis Mae, used to quarrel over only one thing—her ambition to own a mink coat. But that was before Wi went to the Republican convention and came home in favor of Gen. Eisen- hower, and Trellis Mae attended the Democratic convention and re- turned an ardent rooter for Gov. Stevenson, 4 Now they are separated by a rh yawning chasm—party poli- | ics. Wilbur awoke the other morning | in a cramped position on the liv- ing room sofa, to which he had been exiled by Trellis Mae after he ‘referred slightingly to Steven- son as “a Truman in short pants.” His wife, her hair still in metal curclers, sat in his favorite chair studying the newspaper. “How about some breakfast, honey?” said Wilbur. “I’m starv- “Make it yourself, you Republi-. can—you believe in individual en- terprise,” replied Trellis Mae. “And don’t burn the toast. I have to catch up on the political news.” Wilbur meekly got up, show-! ered, shaved, “dress and fixed breakfast. for two. Trellis Mae joined him at the table, put down the newspaper, and said: “Weil, he’s done it again!” Her -husband went on morosely munching his toast. + 1 say, he’s done it again!” said Trellis Mae more loudly, “Who?” said Wilbur, unable to resist the. bait. “As if you didn’t know. Ha, ha, ha! Stevenson—of course.” ; “Has he attacked that mess in fect that the parents and teachers know about the defects so that they can help the child overcome. the handicap -of the defect. Impaired hearing, bad eyesight, diseased tonsils, or even dental trouble can seriously hinder a ‘child in his school work, It is of utmost importance that a child’s first impression of school life are favorable if he is to get the most out of his education, and for:this reason a child be- ginning school is entitled to a physical check-up. \ Actually, children should be given complete physical \é minations periodically. These. examinations will un- tedly mean healthier and happier ° expense,to parents in the Jong rune. ae ¥ + mena etincretenleemieemmeiae (AY "A number of communities have conducted: studies to determine the effect of ‘sodium fluoride on drinking water, In 1944 such a study was begun in two New York communities, Newburgh and Kingston. Kingston citizens were to drink fluoridated water, while Newburgh people drank ordinary water for a period of 10 years. —s The 10-year period is not up yet, but the Health De- partment of the State of New York has reported ‘the in- terim results. It seems that children who drink water with sodium fluoride added have 47 per cent less tooth decay. According to Dr. Bruce F. Forsyth, Chief Dental Of- ficer of the Public Health Service, fluoridation is “the most remarkable public health preventive developed in this country.” : PL PRIOR ERSTE AT We believe most people are ready for autumn this ~ year. % A “good” preacher to some people is one who tells them what they want to hear, ‘In another eight weeks Christmas decorations will | g0 up in'many stores. Comes around pretty fast these days. Washington again?” “Don’t be so funny,” said Trel- lis Mae. ‘He says your pal Ike is up to his knees in a bucket of eels. Ha, ha, ha! What's the mat- ter with Ike’s campaign anyway? It’s stalled.” “Tke’s just getting into gear,” replied Wilbur stoutly. ‘He likes to plan this campaigns instead of going: off -half-cocked. When he really hits the Democrats it'll be another Normandy | fgg “All-I cam say,”” remarked Trel- pus Mae, “‘is that right now he. is approaching victory with the speed of erosion.” father was .a Republican, your -grandfather .was a Republican, and you were a Republican until last month. You don’t want to be a turncoat, do you?” “Look who's talking,” answered ‘his -wife.. “Who voted for Roose- velt three times? You! Who said when he got out of the Army he’d “never. vote for,a man who wore a uniform? You!” “That. was. before they. nominat- ved. Ike,” said Wilbur. “Can't a man change his mind?” ‘ “Can't a woman?” , “Sure, but Ike is x new broom. He’s got what the country needs. He is a real man of action. Ste- venson is just a. phrase-maker. Anybody can make a high-sound- ing phrase.” “Oh, can they?” demanded Trel- lis Mae. “All right, Wilbur. You make one. Right now. Quick.” Wilbur stared at her. His mouth opened and e¢losed, opened and closed again, “Uh - uh - uh,” he spluttered. “Women have no darn business talking politics.” “That isn’t a new phrase,” said it * Stat ACROSS L Wheeled « vehicle 4 Fundamental & Soft mass 12. Native metal 13. Baffle dic 38 Gael 39. Muse of lyric Crossword Puzzle ~~ Feday's | HOLLYWOOD 2X wy is the triggerfish so nam- | ‘. Because of the singular way in which this fish can lock the first dorsal spine into an erect posi tion. This spine, which is located on the fish’s forehead, may be raised by the fish and‘set firm], in position. This may be don by hand after the fish is dead; and once’ in plate, the spin may actually be broken before it can be made to lie flat again. However, if the third spine from the front is pressed, a bony “Release” mechanism is operated, and the first spine will again be movable.‘The pur- | ment stores wet up booths where pose of this unique arrangement ! officials can register shoppers. is not known, although it may. assist the fish in anchoring it- self in holes under rocks, ete. What is the food of starfishes? They are mainly scavengers, although certain kinds prey. ex- tensively on molluses. Asterias, the common purplish-red star- fish of the Atlantic coast is quite destructive to oyster beds, opening the shells in order to get at the meat inside. Former- ly it was believed that the star- fish secured a grip on the shell and tired the oyster: by persist- ant pulling, but now it appears that the starfish uses his stom- ach secretions to anesthetize his prey, What Is a cuttlefish? This mollusk, Sepia officionalis, is related to the squid and does not reach a large size, contrary to popular belief. The cuttle- fish is common in Europe wa- ters does not occur in Am- erica. It is known chiefly for its “cuttlebone”, or internal cal- cified shell, which is used as an abrasive im polishing powder and a source of grinding ma- terial for birds. . Are tarpon, ever found in fresh water? . Yes, the tarpon, Megalops At- lanticus, frequently ascends streams along the Florida coasts and it appears to tolerate any degree of salinity readily. It is usually the smaller specimens, four feet or under, that occur in rivers, though larger ones are sometimes seen. In Deep | Lake, north of Everglades City, Fla., large numbers of small tarpon become landlocked each winter during the dry season. . Is it true that some fishes live inside sea anemones? . Yes, a number of small Pacific fishes belonging to the Family Pomacentridae and all brilliant- ly colored, live inside the stom- ach cavity of the sea anemone. Ordinarily the anemone will sting to death and devour any small sea animal with which it may come in contact, but the sea anemone fishes appearent- ly enjoy complete immunity from the sting. One of the sea percula, is bright orange in color, its body crossed by three white bars bordered with black. This species is said to make an excellent aquarium pet. Trellis Mae. “That is a platitude, my love.” Wilbur made a final attempt to | convert her. “I ask you one thing—just one} thing,” he said. ‘“‘What has Adlai Stevenson got that Ike doesn’t have more of?” “Me!” said Trellis Mae tri- umphantly. Wilbur looked at his wife, shook his head, threw down his napkin, and trudged off to work. Novem- ber—and peace—seemed a long way off. ’ nN O50 OWoR WwW D} ~ GON Goaqas BILIEIE/OIE|R| OlAlT MMelx!1 Lie! (VIE ISM S!T OlO|OMM TEIN} Solution of Yesterday's Puzzie 46. English letter cOowN 47. Peer Gynt's = 1. Male swan 4. Cooks slowiy = Land mesure in water 3. Go over again 4& Vegetables 5. Opposite of aweather 6 Sol 7. Small fish 8. Sure 9. Stinging insects 0. Indigo plent 1. Take dinner Ee & [> )0)=|-4] TaRRPRER ai ul By SAM DAWSON NEW YORK ™ — Businessmen ave putting on their biggest drive zver to get out the vote. ‘ Most go to great lengths to avoid * voring any candidate — but they ress the need for a big turn-out. AU give as their aim: Serving the vublie interest. Some concentrate on their own | amployes. Others reach out | through newspaper and radio ad- ertising to urge the lazy citizen to fegister and vote, Others use their products: Loafs of bread’ and packages of cereals bear the message. Some depart- And this time businessmen are going after the young fry, hoping the kids will light a voting fire under their parents. The American Heritage Founda- tion, sponsoring a national non: partisan register and vote cam paign, reports that buttons read- | ing: “My daddy is voting on No-' vember 4, is-yours?” are handed out by “the Quaker Oats Co. of Peoria, Ill., to an employe’s chil- dren, when he registers. The firm also runs a get-out-and vote drive in each of its 20 district plants. The Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., is utilizing a field ustally associated with space cadets, cow- boys and sports heroes. It is ship- ping corn flakes in packages cov- ered with non-partisan appeals to citizens to vote. The package has pictures of both Ike and Adlai, helpful hints on voting regulations and statistics on past elections. This should impress the old folks. But think what it could do for the young fry, accustomed to looking to cereal packages for guidance. In many a household junior may start pestering dad to elect Buck Rogers, Captain Video or the Lone Ranger ¢s President. Comic strips are being used by Bristol Myers. The drug firm de- | votes some of its newspaper com- ie section ads to the vote theme. Continental Baking puts vote promotion bands around each loaf. The National Foremen’s Insti- tute says that ‘“‘managements by the thousands are taking on the self-appointed task of stirring yp | their employes.” Allis Chalmers and its union send out joint letters to emovloyes. Carrier Corp., Syracuse, N. Y., gets foremen.to instruct employes on details. of registration. Standard Oil of California runs an essay contest on citizenship. Doeskin Products Inc. stimulates voting interest by running a mock election. campaign among its sales force on a nation-wide basis. The Osborne Co., which puts out posters election facts and fig- ures for display under individual firm sponsorship, says sales this | year are running 20 per cent ahead of the 1948 election year. Biggest jump in ordering is by bankers. They are 50 per cent more inter- ested. this .year than four years ago in getting out the vote. The. Advertising Council says | 1,100 newspapers have ordered 10,- 843 ads it offered urging citizens to do their duty. Comé@ to think of it, have you registered? State Offers To Help Counties Finance Mos. Con. JACKSONVILLE — Florida’) counties will get state aid in fi- | nancing permanent mosquito con- trol projects if the Legislature ap- proves a Florida State Board of Heaith proposal. Legislation is being drafted to | provide 75 cents from the state for every dollar raised by counties and mosquito control districts to.) finance the permanent control measures. Dr. Herbert L. Bryams, Pensa-| cola, president of the state board's | policy-making group who disclosed | the plan, said that by permanent | ti control he meant ditches, drain- age and other means of destroy- ing mosquitoes’ natural breeding places. Funds the board will seek will be in addition to aid now avail-| able to counties for insecticides, | equipment and personnel, Dr. Bry- | “|me 10 years.” - vvwe' HLYWOOD|THIS ROCK By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD wW—What a dif- ference a hit song makes. At least it changed the life of Ross. Bagdasarian. He’s the guy who was responsible for “come Ona My House,” which was driv- ing the nation buggy a year ago. Yes, his cousin, William Saroyan, also got credit for the composition, but his contribution was reportedly Joe Sirugo, says quite a few people after reading “This Rock Of Ours” have told him that he was one’ who has “Kept a drive- in theatre out of Key West. It is only fair to give Joe’s side of the within the city limite and I was refused. Commissioners claimed that they wanted all available land to be zoned for home and sites because of the ‘scarcity of land on the island. If this reason was good two years a Pagar is Anyway, the song completely altered the life of Bagdasarian, whose career had long wavered between show business and grapes. Ross—Let’s call him by his easier first name—is a member of that tribe of .Americans of Americans of Armenian ancestry who have settled in the warm San Joaquin Valley, principally around Fresno. He is a happy extrovert, full of the joy of living. He might have stepped out of a Saroyan play, which indeed he has. The lad abandoned the family trade—grapes—to follow his fam- ous cousin. Ross appeared in two Saroyan plays on Broadway: “time of Your Life,” in which he: played the pin-ball maniac, and “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” -with Walter Hutson, Then came the war. “After I got out of the service, I decided I would settle down in Fresno and raise grapes,” he re- lated. “It so happened that my first crop came in the worst grape season in 32 years. I lost every- thing. So I decided to come to Hollywood. My wife now says, ‘Thank heaven the grapes weren't good that year.’” With a wife and two kids to support, Ross began pounding on music publishers’ doors. He had written “Come Ona My House” 10 years before, but had never been able: to interest anyone in it. He still had no luck. “I tried it with nearly every In other words, ‘what's good for the goose, is good for the gander’. Joe is right of course. The City Commissioners who are also Plan- ning Board members, must, regu- late their opinions and rulings so that some semblance of unity is maintained. Zones cannot be changed every year or.so without creating a lot of friction. Jack Delaney, if he has his way, will be the one who clears up the present undesirable condition o! spot-zoning. Delaney The only trouble with Delaney is that little book he carries a- round. He has fifty dozen different items in it and the other com- missioners let out a groan when they see him start to thumb i through it at a meeting. Dave Barbour said it was too late in the summer to put it out. Frankie Laine said dialect songs never sold. The Andrews sisters weren’t interested.” Finally he sent a record of the song East with a Friend, who was instructed to play it for Kay Arman. Still nothing happened. Some time later—he learned that Kay Arman had recorded the song, and so had a new singer named Rosemary Clooney. Then things started popping. “My luck changed,” Ross said. “In the past year, I’ve had two hit songs (the other: ‘What’s the Use,’ recorded by Johnny Ray) and acted in six pictures.” Ross, who is currently playing a land-locked sailor in ‘60 Saddles for Gobi,” said the ‘film roles, resulted from his fame as a song writer. His life has changed in other ways, too. “When I used to peddle my songs to publishers, they’d treat me like dirt,” he said, “If I ven- tured an opinion of a song, they’d say, ‘Who are you?’ “Now I'm ee in a sting celebrity. Ane I say som about a song they listen attentively} | RUGS CLEANED and say, ‘Oh, you're so right!’). ° AND It’s. ridiculous. I’m no different from what I was befo1 Ona | Stored Free of Charge re ‘Come My House’ was published. IF DESIRED UNTIL NOV. 30 He said he also receives manu-| . # scripts from hopeful songwriters.| All Formal Garments chemically All work guaranteed “1 just got 11 songs from a kid and fully insured, from omprog vine eareg py Bird said he jew POINCIANA DRY CLEANERS three days and couldn’t get in to 714 Simonton St. Tel. 1086 see a publisher. All I could tell EL, SAN C of my knowledge, every: one of the City Fathers are behind the idea including City Manager Dave Friendly Letters Quite often I get letters that make me feel like the time spent on this column is worthwhile. For instance, I received a letter from a William P. Englert of Gray, In- dis today. He, said in part: take the Cit and have been reading “This R Ours” with interest. The wife and I, would like very much to get to own some Property down that way, and really WRONG ARM BRAND COFFED (Triumph, ‘ » Coffee Mill MH vere ALL GROCERS... Although Ross is thriving in his present profession, he hasn't for- gotten his old one. He manages to get the word “grape” into the lyrics of every song he writes. White Slavery ing Broken RETU ans said. Florida’s economy would be se- | riously affected should an epidem- | ie of equine encephalomyelitis, a mosquito-borne disease now prev- alent in parts of California, ever pe in this state, Dr. Bryans sai j The board acted after John Mul rennan, director of the board's Di- + vision of Entomology, told the + group Florida is relatively free of | the type of mosquito which carries the California malady byt has in| abundance another type which | transmits a strain of sleeping sick- ness kiown as the Venezuelan virus. “Fortunately this virus has not} yet reached Florida but if it ever | does it will find literally billions of | { greatest depth, 27,922 ft.. about 45 miles north of Puerto Rico, way. Construction * | down OF OURS. BILL GIBB 0 00406040444404444444444444444466455888 enjoy Key West. Would appreciate it very much if you could +me a line and give me the low- down on general conditions — con- struction, etc.” 1 Needless to say, wer Mr. Englert’ é rn 4 F capa ait during but there is still plenty and always will be I hope for kind of men we wan — ae My ? § i The principal reason T part of the letter was to prove to critics of this column that an out- spoken criticism of undesirable local conditions does not drive out- lic examination. Simonton St. in of the foot of Simonton St. by Logun’s Restaurant. I'm told that local citizens still intend to fight Logun and try to prevent him from covering the samll amount of sand that exists at that location. The one question in my mind is, how long will it be before some- one decides to fill in the end of Duval St.? 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